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Table of Contents

January/February 2013

features:

50 Cabaret

62 The event

72 Love never

86 the power

94 Creative

Power couples

The Artists of

Music makes the

horizon

world go round.

A new coastal era

goes out of style

of love

Souls

by Amy H. Carter

begins at the Jekyll

Lovely and in

making a

Downtown

Island Convention

love

difference

by Anna Ferguson Hall

Center

by Amy H. Carter

by Anna Ferguson Hall

by David Gignilliat

50 86 columns & departments 6 Editor’s Note 11 CoastalQueue 28 Just the Facts 32 Nature Connection 34 The Dish 36 Par for the Course 38 Green Acres

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WORTH KNOWING 100 Sue Cansler

BY HAND 102 Dorothy Paulk McClain Grape Expectations 104 Wines from Down Under

40 Living Well

108 Coastal Seen

42 By Design

118 Coastal Cuisine

44 Money Talks

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Editor

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Golden Isles Magazine is in need of talented contributors. Unsolicited queries and submissions of art and stories are welcome. Please include an email address and telephone number. Submit by email to the editor, Amy Carter: acarter@goldenislesmagazine.com or by mail to the St. Simons Island address up top. Only work accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope will be returned.

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Editor’s Note

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Our Town.

Golden Isles Arts & Humanities and “The Big Read” are reacquainting us this year with the works of Our Town author Thornton Wilder, the quintessential chronicler of small town life. It’s not a perfect life, but overall it’s a good one. We may not always agree, but in the end we’re all working toward the same goal, which is a safe and prosperous life for all.

In recent weeks our mettle has been tested by tragedy and I think we’ve proven that good trumps evil in the end. That in hard times family and friends are there to comfort and to cushion the blows, to mourn the loss and to ensure that happy memories prevail. We never laugh alone, and we don’t cry alone either.

It’s always interesting to be a reporter for the town’s only daily newspaper at times like these. On the one hand, we’re paid to be outsiders. To watch without comment. We report the news. We don’t live it. That is one of the hardest things in this world to do. Reporters, editors, advertising sales people, photographers and publishers are people too. We live here, raise our families here, spend our money here and work every day here to make the Golden Isles a better place. We admire the heroes and fear the villains, same as you. And we’d like to think we come down on the side of good more often than not – same as you.

I, for one, am honored to live and work here, and so proud to be associated with The Brunswick News. I always try to reflect well on this company and my coworkers, although I often fall short, as several readers have reminded me lately. (For the record, it was Joe Loehle and me standing on a taxiway last October at the Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport watching Donald Trump’s 757 take off, not Joe Loehle and I. Mea culpa.) I am just grateful that someone besides my mother reads me (or is it I?) that closely.

I wouldn’t presume to speak for my fellow journalists, but I regret every error, every mistake, every misquote and every misunderstanding I’ve propagated in my 20-plus years in this line of work, and I can still name every one that I’m aware of. I’m sure there are many more that escaped my attention.

All I can say is, I do my best within the time frame I’m given and with the information I have at hand. As I’m sure you do, too, no matter what your line of work or particular passion is in life. I’m jumping off the soapbox now. The opinions stated here are entirely my own.

Happy New Year to you! I’m proud to present you with an issue full of great stories and beautiful pictures by and of people I like and admire. I hope we’ve done justice to the amazing work they do for the Golden Isles!

Amy H. Carter Editor

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about the Golden Isles

Mardi Gras Ball Gets the Good Times Rolling Downtown - Cynthia Robinson Golden Isles Arts & Humanities will host its first Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball gala at Old City Hall in Brunswick Feb. 2. The ball starts at 7 p.m. with the arrival of guests in suggested masked-ball formalwear or creative Mardi Gras attire. After a complimentary Hurricane cocktail, an evening of New Orleans-style food, Dixieland music and dancing, silent and live auctions awaits upstairs in the ballroom.

“In the past, there were successful and fun formal balls at Old City Hall that drew people from all over the area, and several of us approached Golden Isles Arts & Humanities about bringing a great event like that back as a fundraiser for the organization,” says Mardi Gras committee chair Rayea Pischel. “What a wonderful way to get together with old friends, meet new ones, dress up and enjoy a

unique and special evening of entertainment, great food and the opportunity to bid on fabulous items at our auctions. We’re already getting such a great response from the community, so we know this is going to be the event of the season.”

Tickets for the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball are $75 per person and $125 per couple. Proceeds from the event go to support the events and programs sponsored and produced by Golden Isles Arts & Humanities.

Tickets may be purchased in person at the Ritz or by phone with credit card (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays) or securely online at goldenislesarts.org. For more information, call 912-262-6934 or email info@goldenislesarts.org.

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An Evening at Cannon’s Point Offers a Glimpse of Life on an Island Plantation

The Leadership Team for An Evening at Cannon’s Point is photographed in a dining room evocative of the style of the Cannon’s Point dining room.

From left: Carolyn Hearn; Sharon Flores, chair; Cindy Rackley; Sally Tomlinson; Toni Ryan.

John and Rebecca Couper of Cannon’s Point Plantation were renowed for their hospitality, rarely hosting fewer than 24 for dinner on any given night. The Members Guild of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society is offering 90 patrons the opportunity to experience the Coupers’ legendary hospitality in an atmosphere evocative of their elegant Cannon’s Point Plantation house on March 23.

Actors portraying John and Rebecca Couper will welcome guests to “An Evening at Cannon’s Point,” which will transform the event hall

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of the A.W. Jones Heritage Center into the Cannon’s Point dining room, where Chef Dave Snyder of Halyards and Chef Matthew Raiford of Little St. Simons Island will team up to recreate favorite menu items served by the Coupers when they entertained at Cannon’s Point.

Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by his fifth-great-grandson Rob Coles of Virginia, will be the special guest of honor for the evening.

This extraordinary historically significant “Evening at Cannon’s Point” is limited to 90 guests. For additional information, contact Event Chair Sharon Flores at 912-638-2412.

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Kim Kirz, Kendra Kirz, Cheryl Kirz, Kendras’ husband Don Florence, Gails’ husband Ted Cooper and Gail Cooper.

Sisters Show Love for their Brother at Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run The Southeast Georgia Health System Annual Bridge Run is a challenging 5K competition for some and an enjoyable community event for many others. In 2012, the Bridge Run was a time of remembrance for the four sisters of Keane Kirz, who died of lung cancer in August 2011.

Keane, who was a St. Simons Island resident and general manager of Carl Gregory Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Brunswick, was 54 years old when he lost his battle to cancer. His four sisters are Gail Cooper, a part-time resident of St. Simons Island; Cheryl Kirz of Hollywood, Fla.; Kim Kirz of Navarre, Fla.; and his twin sister, Kendra Kirz of Atlanta.

“When I initially learned of the bridge run, I encouraged my sisters to join me,” says Cheryl. “Our brother was diagnosed with cancer in December 2010. During his battle, we saw first-hand the extraor-

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dinary care and love he received from Southeast Georgia Health System. Participating in this event allows us to honor our brother’s memory and recognize the incomparable service provided by Southeast Georgia Health System.”

Gail adds, “We have done several runs in Keane’s memory, but this one is especially important, because it benefits the hospital that cared for him.”

For the sisters, participating in the run was meaningful in many different ways. “It was very exciting to meet so many people that knew and loved our brother,” says Kim. “We met so many the night of the pasta party. Keane lived on St. Simons Island for 30 years and had become a real pillar of the community. We really weren’t aware of that until after he became ill.”

Kendra agrees. “It was incredible to be running with so many people who knew Keane, loved him, respected him and missed him just like his family.”

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Keane worked hard at the Carl Gregory dealership, but in his spare time he enjoyed attending Jacksonville Jaguars games, watching NASCAR racing and drinking Heineken. So the sisters started another tradition: After the run, they drank Heineken Light in his honor.

The sisters are looking forward to the 2013 Bridge Run and would like to see all of Keane’s friends there. They plan to wear matching commemorative T-shirts and hope to have more family members join them, including Keane’s grown daughter, Kara, who moved back to St. Simons Island to be close to her dad when he became ill. “And we’ll drink some Heineken Light in his honor again after the bridge run,” Cheryl adds with a laugh.

Kara Kirz, Keane Kirz and Melissa Cowart

The 2013 Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run and Runner’s Expo is scheduled to take place 7 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16, at the foot of the scenic Sidney Lanier Bridge on U.S. Hwy. 17. This year marks the 11th year of the event. Proceeds will benefit the Health System’s cancer care programs.

The Bridge Run begins at 8 a.m. with the runner’s start. The Firefighter Challenge will begin at 8:30 a.m., and all walkers will start across the bridge at 9 a.m.

For safety reasons strollers, baby joggers, roller blades, wheelchairs, skateboards or bicycles are NOT allowed. Runners and walkers can register at sghs.org or active.com.

All runners must be pre-registered. The deadline for pre-registration is Feb. 11 and the cost is $25 per individual, with a $2 discount per person for teams of 10 or more. A Pre-Run Pasta Party and Runner’s Expo is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 15, from 5-8 p.m. at Coastal Kitchen Grill & Raw Bar located at the Golden Isles Marina on St. Simons Island. The cost of the party is $5 and each pre-registered runner can pick up his or her bib number and Tshirt. For an official entry form or more information, visit sghs.org or active.com or call 1-800-537-5142, ext. 2786.

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Adventure-Style Honeymoons

By Cynthia Robinson

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For some couples, a traditional honeymoon just won’t do. For those looking for a little more adventure, a wide-variety of options abound.

According to Camille Adams, owner of The Travel Service on St. Simons Island, the options for adventure-minded couples range from hiking and biking across Europe to elegant tented safaris in Africa.

“I always talk to the couple about what sports they enjoy and what they like to do,” Adams says. “We also look at their budget and try to make it work so they get the most value for their money.

“Bombard’s Europe ‘ballooning experience’ shows you Turkey, for example, like you’ve never seen it. The trip is Istanbul and exotic Cappadocia with adventures through Turkish ruins, cruising the Bosphorus and seeing breathtakingly beautiful sights from a giant luxurious balloon. Other options for adventure journeys might include Antarctica, Peru and the Galapagos, maybe Southeast Asia

with Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The best of Patagonia is an interesting choice with nature at its most wild and untamed, and New Zealand and Australia are epic choices for places to visit. Costa Rican adventures are also very special, and an African Safari can be life changing.”

Jessica Lauren of Jessica Lauren Events has also helped clients plan out-of-the-ordinary honeymoons.

“I’ve had couples who really want to have a blast on their honeymoons. Costa Rica is very popular and offers parasailing, jungle adventures and more,” Jessica says.

dia and Priceline also offer many affordable options.

• Be sure to consider the interests of both the bride and groom. If one is an avid hiker and the other isn’t, you’re not going to want to plan a week-long hiking trip in the mountains.

• Look for a balance between adventure and pampering or downtime.

You don’t want to pack in so much adventure that you don’t get the chance to relax.

For couples who think they might be interested in planning an out-of-the-ordinary honeymoon, a few things to keep in mind: • Work within your budget. If you can’t afford that trip to an exotic locale, look at options closer to home, including destinations in our area, such as Little St. Simons Island, and nearby Florida and the Carolinas. Travel sites such as AAA, Expe-

Wedding Planning on a Budget ner says that hiring the services of a wedding professional can save couples in the long run.

By Cynthia Robinson While planning a dream wedding may seem financially out-of-reach for many couples, there are ways to save money while still making this once-in-a-lifetime milestone special.

While hiring a wedding planner may seem contrary to saving on costs, one local plan-

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“When couples first start the planning process, many think they can’t afford a wedding planner. However, what they need to understand is that wedding planners have buying power,” says Jessica Lauren of Jessica Lauren Events on St. Simons. “A lot of my work as a planner is networking and developing relationships with vendors so I can get discounts for my couples. A planner can save you a lot of money on everything from photography, to music, to catering and more.”

According to Aliya Benton-Bloodworth of Events by Aliya in Brunswick, costs really add up for the reception. By keeping the

guest list smaller, couples can see sustainable saving. Another tip she offers is to hone in on what will make the day special and concentrate on those elements.

“By focusing on what is important to them and spending more on those areas, they can save money on things that don’t matter as much,” Aliya says.

Jessica also says that the current DIY (do it yourself) trend not only provides savings, but can make a couple’s wedding unique and personal.

“I held with a lot of DIY wedding ideas.

We can take things the bride has seen in a magazine or on Pinterest and save money by making them ourselves,” she says. “One way to save is by making your invitations. By hand-making them you have an invitation that is authentic and personal and not runof-the-mill. It is those personal touches that people will remember and what is so special and unique about a couple.”

Going “Green” for Your Big Day While trends for weddings sometimes come and go, one trend appears to be gaining in popularity—an eco-friendly or “green” wedding.

A quick search on the internet reveals countless sites and vendors that offer advice to couples wanting to celebrate their vows in an earth-friendly way.

Aliya Benton-Bloodworth of Events by Aliya says she recently planned such an event for one of her couples. “They had a burlap and lace theme and everything was vintage and recycled. All the lace was vintage and we used a lot of antique vases and teacups. The bride even found an old Coca-Cola cooler that we used at the reception.”

Aliya says Goodwill, as well as consignment and antique stores are great sources for couples looking to have their own green wedding.

According to Steve Rentz, owner of Palmetto Florist in Brunswick, incorporating native plants, including a wide-variety of greenery that grows in our area, is a great way to in-

clude a “green” element in weddings, especially in the fall and winter months when spring and summer blooms aren’t available.

“I actually plant things in my yard that we use in our shop,” Steve says. Those plants include a wide assortment of palms and other coastal greenery, including pittosporum, “a really pretty variegated greenery that grows here,” he adds. “Magnolia leaves are also great to use as well as native holly, pine, cedar and Leyland cypress.”

Other “green” ideas include:

tate jewelry stores and ones that have been passed down in the family • Use bamboo, one of the most sustainable materials on earth, in centerpieces and/or bamboo serving pieces at the reception • Wedding dress ideas: Wear your mom’s wedding dress or purchase a vintage dress.

For new dresses, find one made of sustainable fabric. Some eco-minded brides also donate their wedding dress to a charity after the big day. Some of these charities can be located online by visiting www.donatemyweddingdress.org.

• Using potted plants instead of cut flowers • Using locally grown, seasonal blooms • Providing flattering, romantic lighting with cleaner and longer burning soy candles • Decorate with items, such as topiaries, that can be used for both the ceremony and reception and later in the home; another idea is to donate plants or other décor to a nursing home or hospital • Purchase wedding rings from es-

Theme Weddings For fans of the WE TV series My Fair Wedding with David Tutera, watching a seasoned professional plan a tasteful and elegant wedding around a wacky theme such as burlesque or pirates makes for great, dramatic entertainment. However, for couples who really are thinking about planning a theme wedding, Patty Henning, director of marketing/sales at the historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel has an important bit of advice. “Make sure your theme matches the venue you’ve chosen for your wedding,” Patty says. “Planning a very contemporary wedding at our hotel just wouldn’t work.”

While they don’t have a large number of theme weddings at the hotel, Patty says they have had several “Gone With the Wind“themed weddings over the years. “We also had a couple had their rehearsal dinner as a costume party when the date fell on Halloween,” she

says. “That was fun and was really cute.”

Jessica Lauren of Jessica Lauren Events says she has planned quite a few themed ceremonies and receptions, including Disney-themed events aboard cruise ships. “We also recently did a southern princess theme recently with lots of pink and pearls and drinks served in Mason jars,” Jessica says.

While some themes can be more difficult than others to pull off, Jessica says she takes what her clients want and makes it work. “You have to be really creative, but they always seem to work out perfectly,” she adds.

Besides the venue, other things to keep in mind If you’re considering a themed-wedding: • Pick a theme that reflects who you are.

• If you want to wear a vintage gown, make sure the bridal party’s dresses also have the same feel.

• Match the food and drinks at the reception to your theme.

• Infuse your theme in subtle ways without going overboard and kitschy. Think sophistication.

• You don’t have to go bold. Keep things simple.

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By Cynthia Robinson

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Tour Committee Chairs, from left: Steve Holt, Dana Parker, Sharon Flores, Catherine Holt, Bobby Rice, Dianne Abernathy and Malcolm Kitchens

Christ Church Plans 60th Tour of Homes Life on St. Simons and Sea islands has changed remarkably in 60 years, and the Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church and their cast of hundreds have worked tirelessly throughout the decades to show us the best of coastal living and to raise money for a host of good causes benefitting women and children.

This, the 60th year of the tour, will be no different, highlighting the most stylish homes on our coast, as well as a few traditional stops, including Musgrove Plantation, the only private home on the tour every year since its inception in 1953.

Lying east of the fork where Lawrence Road splits from Frederica, Musgrove is nearly 500 acres of high ground upon which sits a compound of six Low Country houses to accommodate 30 overnight

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guests. It is surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest, a 12-acre pond and a pecan orchard. The plantation and several hundred acres of adjacent marshland, were purchased in 1938 by Nancy Reynolds Bagley, daughter of tobacco magnate R.J. Reynolds.

Renowned in the 1970s as a favorite retreat for President Jimmy Carter, the plantation is now available on a limited basis for weddings and events. In honor of its 60th anniversary on the tour, Musgrove was the setting for photos of the organizers of this year’s Tour of Homes, scheduled for Saturday, March 16.

To learn more about the tour, visit the website at www. christchurchtourofhomes.org.

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Our Town Coming to Ritz Stage

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The Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will bring Thornton Wilder’s classic play Our Town to the stage of The Historic Ritz Theatre in February. Part of The Big Read’s focus on the works of Thornton Wilder, Our Town is a Pulitzer-prize winning look at small town America.

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The cast – including Kathleen Martin (A Christmas Carol, Ah, Wilderness!), Nick Elkins, Kelly Dobbin (The Little Foxes, Talking With) and Ron Dempsey – will take audiences on a journey through “the way we were: In our growing up and in our marrying and in our living and in our dying.”

Advance tickets for members of Golden Isles Arts & Humanities are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for ages 18 and under. Advance tickets for non-members are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $5 for ages 18 and under. Day of show prices are $20, $15 and $5 for members and $25, $20 and $5 for non-members.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.goldenislesarts.org or call (912) 262-6934. - Cy n t h i a R o b i nso n

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Dinner Dance Gets a New Venue For the past 30 years, Manna House has been feeding the poor and needy members of the Golden Isles Community. To help continue their mission, Lord of Life Lutheran Church hosts an annual dinner dance fundraiser, “Have A Heart for Manna House.” This year, the church is going bigger to fill a growing demand for Manna House services by hosting the event at Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort on St. Simons Island. The date is Feb. 9.

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and music by the Jacquelyn Monroe Trio, which will continue playing through dinner at 7 p.m. As in previous years, a silent auction will also be held at 6 p.m. Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars will take the stage at 8 p.m.

Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $45 each, and include dinner and dancing. There will be a cash bar.

Call the Lord of Life office at 638-4673 for information or to buy tickets.

- Cynthia Robinson

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The Jekyll Island Authority’s “Island Treasures on Jekyll Island,” a unique treasure hunting experience, began New Year’s Day and will continue through Feb. 28. Since 2002, the authority has hidden handcrafted glass floats along the beaches for a few lucky treasure seekers to find. This year, the floats will be hidden all over the island, thereby increasing opportunities to find these beautiful pieces of art.

Each float is a unique design, stamped with the year of the hunt on its base. The glass floats mimic ones used on the nets of fishermen in the early 1900s. The floats would sometimes break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these glass floats became a hobby in the 1950s when the commercial fishing industry began using plastic and Styrofoam floats, making glass fishing floats rare, highly sought after and valuable Island Treasures.

During these first two winter months, the Jekyll Island Authority recreates this treasure hunting experience for their visitors. Volunteers hide the floats for lucky guests to find.

The glass floats are the work of commissioned artists from across the country. This eclectic group of artists uses the same techniques that have been used for 2,000 years to create glass art pieces.

Lucky treasure hunters can register their Island Treasures at the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to receive a biography of the artist and a certificate of authenticity. The center is open 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sundays. - C y nt hi a Rob i ns o n

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Since its debut at the legendary La Scala opera house in Milan in 1904, Madame Butterfly has become a staple of the opera stage the world over with its tale of a young geisha who meets a tragic end after falling for an American naval lieutenant. The Peach State Opera touring company will bring Puccini’s story to the Golden Isles on Sunday, Jan. 17 at The Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick, for one special matinee performance at 3 p.m.

Advance tickets for members of the Golden Isles Arts & Humanities are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for ages 18 and under.

Advance tickets for non-members are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $5 for ages 18 and under. Day of show prices are $20, $15 and $5 for members and $25, $20 and $5 for nonmembers.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.goldenislesarts.org or call (912) 262-6934.

- Cynthia Robinson

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Good Samaritans Make a Veteran’s Dream Come True After months of letter writing and phone calls, local resident Karen Mumford’s wish was granted when her grandfather, War World II Navy veteran and 89-year-old Indianapolis Colts fan Bill Linkenhoker was chosen as the honorary coin toss captain for the NFL’s Salute to Service game on Nov. 4 when the Colts took on the Miami Dolphins.

The question then became, how would she get him there?

“Ever since I was a young girl, my grandparents have spent the summers up until Thanksgiving in Indianapolis and the rest of the year at their home in Savannah,” Karen says. “When I started the nomination process, I imagined they would still be in Indianapolis.

Now I had a problem on how to get them to Indianapolis for the Sunday afternoon game.”

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“Fred McGinty was my knight in shining armor when he volunteered his plane and Emilio Hernandez was our pilot - neither of them would accept a dime. That Sunday was a magical day that I got to spend with my grandfather and it never would have happened if it had not been for the graciousness of our community in an attempt to make a wish come true for a veteran.”

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with the Island Players The Island Players’ first production of 2013 is the comedy Play On! The production is the story of a theater group trying to perform a play, Murder Most Foul, despite a series of comic mishaps and an unfinished set.

Showtimes are 8 p.m. Jan. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 and 3 p.m. Jan. 6, 13 and 20. All performances are held in the group’s Pier Village Casino Theatre on St. Simons Island.

General admission tickets for non-season ticket holders are $20; $10 for college students with a student ID; and $5 for ages 18 and younger, and can be purchased immediately prior to each production. Season tickets can be purchased online at www. theislandplayers.com or at the season ticket table, which is set up directly outside the theater prior to each performance. For more information, call (912) 638-0338.

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We give back locally.

Help support your community when you make your purchase with us.

Ten percent of our January/February sales will be donated to Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia.

On site pet adoptions the following Saturdays 10:30-12:30: Jan. 5th & Feb. 9th

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The Nature Connection

Help for binocularS anxiety disorder

by Lydia Thompson

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andy is a new birder. She is excited about seeing the birds but Sandy has a problem. She has Binoculars Anxiety Disorder, or B.A.D. As soon as she spots a bird and raises the binoculars to her eyes, her muscles tense. She has a hard time finding the bird with her binoculars. She is not alone in the disorder. I have seen a lot of B.A.D. over the years. Binoculars are a challenge to use especially when trying to see little birds flitting in the trees. B.A.D. can hinder the beginning birder.

A little knowledge and a lot of practice are the best cures for B.A.D. We are all different, and the two basic designs for binoculars take these differences into account. The two types are: Porro prisms and roof prisms.

lock and load.” This is an excellent tip. First you find the bird flitting around in the tree with your eyes. Then you lock your eyes on the bird. Don’t take your eyes off the bird. Next raise your binoculars up to your eyes. Don’t move your head. You may have to move the binoculars just a little, but the bird is there. Practice using the binoculars every chance you get. One suggestion is to leave them by the window. If you see a bird on your backyard feeder, pick up the binoculars and look at it. Is you see a squirrel dashing across the yard, pick up the binoculars and follow that squirrel up the tree.

You don’t have to live with Binoculars Anxiety Disorder. Follow these few tips and we can make B.A.D. a thing of the past.

Good Birding.

Porro prisms are made with offset lenses aligned with mirrors.

Binoculars with porro prisms require gentle handling as the lenses can easily be knocked out of alignment, meaning the two sides will not focus on the same object. Roof prisms, on the other hand, are aligned in a straight line. They are more durable than the porro prism, but the field of view they offer is not as wide. Try both types and see which suits you.

Now here are a few tips to help you use binoculars.

If you wear glasses, you need to fold back the extended eye cups on the binoculars. There is a gap between your eyes and your glasses, and adding the extension of the eye cups to the mix would leave you feeling as though you were staring down a tunnel. If you don’t wear glasses, leave the eye cups extended.

This gives you a little separation from the lenses and your eyes.

Practice is an essential part of combating B.A.D. I was telling an old friend about discovering this disorder. She told me when she started birding she was told to, “Look,

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Whether Lydia Thompson is talking about birds, banding, or drawing birds, her major focus is to intertwine her bird studies and her art. Now she is pursuing her studies of birds & the art of the intaglio print. Preservation and conservation of bird habitats are her major concern. She is blogging at www.coastalgeorgiabirding-lydia.blogspot.com.

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It takes a team.

In today’s world, your financial needs are complex and ever-changing. It takes more than an individual to meet those needs. It takes a team.

At The Coastal Bank of Georgia, we have a team of professionals who have the expertise and resources to meet almost any financial need. Personal banking, wealth management1, mortgage lending.

They work together with a single focus — helping you reach your financial goals.

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Synovus Mortgage Corp. is a subsidiary of Synovus Bank.

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The Dish

Barbara jean’s on the bayou

by Barbara Jean Barta, Barbara Jean’s restaurant

Barbara Jean Barta

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welve different homes in 11 different communities, and that doesn’t count where I was born and raised and where we live now on St. Simons. Hawaii three times; two times in Florida and Texas; and two in the D.C. area of Northern Virginia, followed by New York and Mississippi.

Being married to a husband with a 20-plus-year Marine Corps career can lead to inspired travel.

Well, at least some of it was inspired. Now I wish I could pinpoint or even vaguely figure out how, what, when and where my food inspirations come from, including the hundreds of cookbooks I have owned, the endless food magazine subscriptions and the experimentation at home virtually every night.

In the end I want something that I like but that is never enough. I want my family to like it and especially my customers. I have learned over the many years in this business that only you know what you like, and to that end I work for you.

Jambalaya was something my husband, Jim, asked me to do. I can’t remember why he wanted it or when, or even where, but I know he liked it so I jotted down a couple of notes that I was able to find when we decided to give it a try as one of our specials at our restaurant. It’s a great dish that fits what we do and our customer feedback has been very, very good. Plus, it’s easy to do at home, so give it a try. Maybe you’ll agree.

While we’re talking about experimentation in the kitchen, I do have a confession to make – I have limits. No matter what, I will never do Sauerbraten again. After reviewing countless articles and recipes I gave it a try about six months ago and it was the single worst disaster of my cooking career, so I am hereby refusing to try that one again. Ever.

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Jambalaya Serves 4 to 6 1/2 lb andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced thin 1/2 lb chicken breast, chopped 3 TB + 4 TB butter 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped red pepper 1/4 lb diced ham 1 TB chopped garlic 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes, juice reserved 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp parika 1 TB tomato paste

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1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup red wine 16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup green onions + 1/4 cup for garnish 3 cups cooked rice

Sauté the sausage and chicken in 3 tablespoons butter and remove. Add onion, celery, peppers and ham and sauté until veggies are crisp-tender. Add the garlic, tomatoes, green onions and seasonings. Sauté 2 minutes and add tomato paste, broth and red wine. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes. When the sauce thickens, add remaining butter and shrimp. Stir until shrimp are just pink — do not overcook. You may add the rice to the mixture or serve on top of the rice. Garnish with remaining green onions.

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Par for the Course

Couples who play together photo by chris viola

by mark anderson, PGA Professional, Brunswick country club

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ove is always featured in the pages of Golden Isles Magazine’s January/February issue, and that got me to thinking about teaching couples to golf. The topic takes me back to my first job in Atlanta. I worked at Lanier Golf Club, where every year we hosted the Couples Championship, unaffectionately known as “The Divorce Open.” Although no divorces really resulted, as far as I know, some couple would always end up in a spat over play during the tournament.

leave them on their own to learn. If you are practicing together and the new player asks, “Why does the ball curve that way?” refer them back to the professional. You will both be happier that way. It has been my experience that many times people think they know what the problem is in another person’s swing, when actually the opposite of what they tell them is the proper course of action. Sometimes the playing spouse is correct in their assessment of their spouse’s swing, but often times this “help” causes friction when they play together.

So, here are my rules for coaching your spouse at golf: 1. Let a PGA Professional teach them. If you want to help them, be at the lesson and listen to what is being taught and understand what is being taught.

2. Do not help unless asked.

It has been my experience to note that one of the members of the couple plays golf and the other doesn’t (usually the woman). Then somewhere down the line one or the other partner suggests – usually more than once – that the other partner should learn to play. This is not a problem if the non-playing partner really wants to learn.

The problem starts when the playing spouse tries to teach the nonplaying spouse how to play or signs him or her up for lessons with a pro, and then tries to teach them between lessons. GOLF IS HARD, especially when you first start playing.

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3. When asked, only answer when the question is specific: “How is my grip?” or “Where is my ball positioned in relation to my feet?”

4. Do not answer non-specific questions such as: “Why doesn’t my ball get in the air?” Refer those to the professional.

5. When in doubt, suggest another lesson with the pro.

It is human nature to want to help your partner, but if you really want to be happy and play together with no resentment, stick to these rules.

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Green Acres

The pursuit of health and happiness by amanda kirkland

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guess it will come as no surprise to anyone but after years of eating fried cube steak with potatoes and gravy, fried chicken and anything else that can be floured and dipped into extremely hot oil only to come out as a sumptuous treat, it turns out that my cholesterol is high. I know. It was unexpected news to me, as well.

My poor doctor gave me the shocking revelation last year. I expected him to tell me to change my diet and get more exercise, but he immediately recommended the medication. He said that I would probably need the medication, anyway, so he would prefer that I just take the medicine. I asked for a little time and if I couldn’t bring it down naturally, then I would commit to taking a pill every day for the rest of my life. (I obviously have an issue with taking medicine.) He agreed that he would see me in six months and we would go from there.

wanted to finish it, and then beam with pride every time I wear the shirt.

Around that same time, a friend mentioned that she was going to sign up for a 5k race over on Jekyll. I thought that it sounded like fun, so I decided to sign up. I’ve never run a day in my life, so I just started walking. I mapped out three miles in my neighborhood and walked it a few times a week. The first time I walked it, it took me 50 minutes. I found a cool app for my phone called “Couch to 5k” and used a training plan to introduce a little running into my walks.

While I was doing all of this running/walking on the sidewalks in my neighborhood, I was also watching what I ate. I was trying my hardest to stay away from the fried cube steak and eat smaller portions. Between the exercise and the change in eating habits the pounds were falling off. Believe it or not, though, the weight loss was not what motivated me. I loved the racing and I knew that I had to change the eating or face a pill a day.

Race day finally arrived and I felt an anticipation that I had not felt in a long time, if ever. The adrenaline was pumping. I had not expected to feel that way, since I was still so slow, but I did. The race started and I was off. I loved the feeling of excitement and being out in the community with so many people. In case you haven’t figured it out, I was hooked from the start. I finished the race, very proudly, in about 45 minutes.

The Bridge Run came and my excitement went through the roof. My whole family was there to cheer me on. I walked some, ran some and finished the race in 34 minutes. I finished the race with a sense of pride and accomplishment that I promise you, I have never felt in my whole life. I actually cried tears of joy as I finished.

After that race, the next challenge, of course, was the Bridge Run. That one was a little more daunting, but I knew I could finish it.

By that time, I was running just as much as I was walking but with the height of the bridge, I wasn’t sure I could run much of it. But you know, it didn’t really matter to me how much of it I ran, I just wanted to accomplish the feat. Mostly, I wanted the T-shirt. Really, I

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One year after that enlightening visit to the doctor, and 45 pounds lighter, I visited him once again to see if I had fixed that pesky problem with my cholesterol. I’m proud to say that my bad cholesterol decreased 47 points into a normal range while my good cholesterol increased 10 points. Now, the tough part is keeping it that way.

Amanda Kirkland is a Georgia girl who fell in love with a redneck and had five beautiful redneck children. She spends her days taking care of those five kids, about 25 cows, 100 chickens and a garden that has fed her family for at least three decades.

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Living Well

sleep matters

Good rest is good for you. Don’t deprive yourself. from the southeast georgia health system

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o you pride yourself on being able to “get by” on just a few hours of sleep a night? In fact, it’s nothing to crow about. Lack of sleep can lead to health issues both large and small.

“Each person’s ‘right’ number of sleep hours varies, but it’s important that people realize that just as diet and exercise are important to their good health, getting the right amount of sleep is key to maintaining optimum health and reducing stress levels,” says C. David Sudduth, M.D., pulmonologist, Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Pulmonary Medicine, a strategic affiliate of Southeast Georgia Health System and medical director of the Health System’s Sleep Management Centers on the Brunswick and Camden campuses.

“Quality is just as important as quantity,” adds David. “Waking up frequently and having a hard time getting back to sleep may cause a ‘sleep debt’ that can be harmful over time or result in reduced attention and retention skills.”

Getting Help If you are one of the 40 million Americans suffering from chronic sleepiness, the Southeast Georgia Health System Sleep Management Centers can help you get a good night’s sleep. The center is fully accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and all staff members are nationally registered sleep technologists.

“Conditions that aggravate sound slumber include insomnia, sleep apnea — a condition in which you stop breathing for several seconds — or restless leg syndrome, which causes unusual feelings or jerking movements in your legs,” explains David. “A trained sleep physician can determine the true cause of your sleep problem and recommend appropriate treatment.”

The Sleep Management Center performs night and day sleep studies, Monday through Thursday, in comfortable private rooms with private bathrooms — much like a hotel. A sleep study is not invasive, painful or dangerous; patients are simply monitored throughout the night with the use of advanced equipment attached with adhesive electrodes. All bodily functions are monitored simultaneously, including brain, heart, breathing, and muscle function.

For more information on how the Southeast Georgia Health System Sleep Management Center can help with the diagnosis and treatment of sleeping disorders, including snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy, or to schedule an appointment, please call 912-466-5320 for the Brunswick Center, or 912-576-6474 for the Camden Center.

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By Design

out with the old & in with the new by laurie bullard

or keep the old and make it look new

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fter the frenetic pace of the holidays has passed, many of us welcome the opportunity to “hunker down” at home, thankful for the calm of evenings in. Whether it be large or small, simple or adorned, shared or not, a welldesigned, comfortable home is a beautiful thing on a cold night.

But what if your home is looking worn and less than comforting these days?

What can you do to create an environment that is welcoming and functional within a budget that works for you?

Through more than 20 years of decorating for clients from bachelors in penthouses to young couples furnishing their first home together, I have learned there are a few common elements in the solution to any design challenge. First, look at what bothers you about your home. Be brutally honest, go room by room and write it down. (We’ll call this your “hit list”.) Is it clutter, the color of the walls, the furniture or its placement? Now, put the list in a drawer and forget it.

Second, look for inspiration. Peruse design magazines, observe places you go, including your natural surroundings. Take advantage of opportunities such as the upcoming Christ Church Tour of Homes for loads of ideas that will work in your home when tailored to your particular space. photos by Joe Loehle

Third, seek professional advice and guidance. Designers and decorators can work with you on a limited hourly basis to provide ideas and insights, assist with furniture arrangement and more. (You should pass the “hit list” on to this person.) They can help you assess what pieces you have that will work with a little work, such as refurbishing, repainting or relocating to another room. Together with an experienced designer, you can prioritize your goals and purchases. Design professionals also serve as a valuable resource for contractors, workrooms and craftsmen with proven track records.

The bottom line is to be open to making the changes in your home to create a beautiful sanctuary that works for you and your lifestyle. It is a process, but by following the suggestions offered here, you can be well on your way this new year.

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Hearing for Life, Life in Balance.™ If you’re experiencing losses in hearing or balance, get diagnosed and treated correctly with the sound advice of Southeast Georgia’s only licensed Doctors of Audiology, headed by Dr. Eric T. Linert. You may not need a hearing device, but if you do, trust the doctors at Advanced Hearing & Balance Center to fit you with a superior, affordable solution from among several brands. An approved provider for most insurance plans, third party payers and Medicare, you’re treated like a patient, not a sales prospect.

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Money Talks

The Value of Revocable Living Trusts

by Gil A. Nellis, Esq., LL.M., The murray Nellis Law Group

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henever I speak at seminars, I often ask two questions to the audience: (1)How many of you know you need a will? And, (2)What percentage of Americans die with a properly prepared will? The audience always answers the first question with a resounding “Yes. Everyone needs a will.”

The second question puzzles most audiences. The statistical answer is that only 20 percent of Americans die with a properly prepared will.

The continuing dialogue is: How many of you think good results happen when you do the bare minimum? A will is the bare minimum. The alternative to a will is called a revocable living trust. A RLT has many advantages over a will.

The fact is that you will have to transfer owned assets at some point: Either before you die or after you die. Waiting until after you die often causes an undue burden on your relatives who survive you. Some of the many advantages to having a revocable living trust over a will are: • Bypassing probate • Seamless transfer on death or incapacity • Combining assets located in different states without having to have multiple probates performed

• Immediate power to your trustee upon death or incapacity without the auspice of freezing accounts due to probate or contested probate • Asset protection to beneficiaries upon incapacity or death • Assurance of protection for children and grandchildren in “blended families” • Bypassing conservatorships for special needs or minor beneficiaries • Greater legal clarity of wishes And many more.

To summarize, the revocable living trust gives you substantial advantages over a will. Please evaluate whether you need to research this photo by chris viola

issue or consult with an estate planning attorney.

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ESTATE AND TAX PLANNING DIVISION WE OFFER ESTATE PLANNING AND TAX PLANNING ACROSS THE SPECTRUM: FROM HIGH NET WORTH CASES TO MEDICAID PLANNING CASES.

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St. Simons Island, 252 Township Bluff, 4 Br, 3 Ba, New Construction, $359,900.

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Music Makes the World Go Around

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oney makes the music play. Paid by the mark, the yen, the buck or the pound, a symphony orchestra is one of the most expensive endeavors in the music world. But, oh, the rewards. The clinking clanking sound of money going in leads to the proverbial beautiful music coming out.

The Symphony Society of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia Brings Venice! tolife at Cabaret, its signature gala fundraiser for the Coastal Symphony and Coastal Youth Symphony. Cabaret will be 6 p.m. Jan. 26 in The Cloister Ballroom on Sea Island. The evening will include live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing.

The Symphony Society has raised nearly $1 million for the symphonies since its inception in 2006. The society holds two fundraisers per year – the Golden Elephant: An Upscale Flea Market and the gala Cabaret. This year’s Cabaret will be a masked ball with lavish decor and a four-course Italian meal. Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson will emcee for the fourth consecutive year, and Arlie McNeill will president over the live auction. Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars will provide the music for dancing after dinner.

For the first time, The Cloister will offer special room rates for the weekend, exclusive to Cabaret patrons.

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Cabaret Co-Chairs Dottie Fielder and Marjorie Gruber The Presidents Barbara Sullivan, President, Coastal Youth Symphony Alice Barlow, President, Coastal Symphony of Georgia Jennifer Broadus, President, The Symphony Society

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The Event A New Coastal Era Begins at the Jekyll Island Convention Center

HORIZON by david gignilliat

A new era has begun on Jekyll Island.

In May, the new Jekyll Island Convention Center hosted its first visitors with a few soft-opening events -- a graduation ceremony for the nearby College of Coastal Georgia, an opera dinner theatre, a Mother’s Day choral event, and an open house for local business owners.

If early feedback is any indication, the striking beachside facility is going to be a storybook success.

“Someone said to me, ‘The building is so beautiful and so calming, that when you walk in the door, you just want to whisper,’” shares Alysson Jackson, the center’s general manager, who grew up in the Golden Isles area.

Like parents sending a child off on the first day of school, there was a mix of optimism and caution. Temporary facilities were discarded in favor of the real thing. The Georgia Rural Water Association hosted the facility’s first official event, with over 1,400 association members helping to break in the new center. Even a May rain-soaked ribbon cutting with Governor Nathan Deal (who described the new center as “Georgia’s gem”) and the U.S. Navy Band in attendance could not dampen the facility’s auspicious start.

“As a start-up, it’s been amazing. Our first six months, we have been very busy,” says Alysson, who notes that the center has already hosted more than 80 events. “The beauty is just so inspiring. One of the residents of St. Simons, when she came to the first event, she turned to her husband and said ‘Where am I?’ because it just so surpasses anyone’s expectations.”

The center, awash in lively blue, green and tan coastal hues reminiscent of the ocean and maritime forest coastal geography, boasts an impressive 128,000-square-foot main building and a 45,000-square-

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foot Atlantic Hall ballroom. Inside the ballroom, sand dune-like waves are etched into the wall to complement the calming neutral silver overhead lighting. The interior features terrazzo floors, made from oyster shells and sea glass from Georgia’s coast. There are small sea turtles etched into the floor, replicating the reptiles’ journeys back to the ocean waters.

From a practical standpoint, the ballroom is quite versatile, and can be used as a single grand room (holding 6,900 standing or 2,800 seated attendees), or divided into partitioned spaces. The interior also features space for 11 breakout meeting rooms, and the Ben Porter Salon on the structure’s ocean-adjacent east side.

Moving outdoors, just a shell’s throw from the sand and ocean, is over 30,000 square feet of palm-studded outdoor patio and lawn space. A massive mosaic of a sea turtle, one of the island’s indigenous ocean treasures, punctuates the main beachside patio and gives the Center a sense of nature and place.

“This building was designed for the location. Most convention centers are just a big building put on a piece of land, and not necessarily taking in what is surrounding it. That’s true in most cities and towns,” says Alysson, who returned to Georgia last January after spending 13 years managing a convention center in Salt Lake City, Utah. “This convention center was very thoughtfully designed to enhance not only the experience for the attendees, but the area around it.”

The center replaces the Aquarama, a popular convention center built in 1961 that had its heyday but gradually became outmoded over time. Island-wide revitalization efforts began in earnest in 2006, and the convention center project ultimately finished early and under budget (“That was a win all the way around,” says Alysson). Helman Hurley Chavat Peacock Architects, an Orlando-based

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design firm, developed the blueprints for the space, which took approximately two years to build.

The Jekyll Island Authority contracted with SMG, a worldwide leader in venue management, to manage the new space. Notable SMG properties include the Louisiana Superdome and Chicago’s McCormick Place.

“My role is actually to be an economic magnet for the whole island,” says Alysson, who manages the day-to-day operations of the convention center for SMG. “So we want to make sure, particularly when we’re tying up the calendar in future years, that we’re tying it up with a good piece of business. Not just for the building, but for the island as a whole.”

The money used to construct the center was part of a public/private partnership, as part of a $50 million general obligation state bond to help finance the Island’s revitalization efforts. The project also includes an overhaul of the mixed-use Beach Village, for public use and a retail market space.

“It’s a rolling ball that hasn’t stopped yet,” says Anna Hall, communications specialist with the Jekyll Island Authority. “There’s a lot of momentum now, a lot of jobs being created and considerable economic impact still to come.”

Having a convention center near such an attractive setting has its perks. Having the Historic District, golf, nature (over two-thirds of the island is off limits to development), restaurants and shopping makes Jekyll Island a catch-all destination for visitors.

And, of course, there’s the beach too.

“A lot of the organizations really enjoy the beach setting. It’s a conference and a mini-vacation all in one,” says Anna. “It can really become a family destination, as opposed to just a big meeting to go to somewhere.”

The building of the center has already demonstrated an estimated $40 million impact statewide, including construction-related jobs and the attraction of new employers to the area. Long considered a linchpin of the island’s revitalization efforts, three new hotels – Hyatt and Westin properties, and a cottage expansion of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel – are scheduled to be completed by 2015 or earlier, Alysson says. In late November, the Jekyll Island Authority tapped its tourism and development fund to get financing back on track for developers of the planned Westin project. Once completed, the new hotel construction will add over 300 new rooms to the island. The center will be able to host approximately 120 conventions each year with the added capacity.

“Not only will that increase the inventory of rooms on the island, but it will give us the ability to go after a larger market,” says Alysson.

“This gives us the advantage of going after larger shows.”

The future looks as bright and promising as the sunsplashed open feel of the skylight and window-laden convention center. A future retail center, just outside the convention space, is already in the works, as prospective tenants have already begun lining up for coveted retail property.

“This facility, augmented by the spectacular Great Dunes Park, the planned Westin Hotel and Hyatt Place, and the unrivaled charm of the Historic District, sets Jekyll Island apart to become one of the premier meeting destinations, not only in the state and in the Southeast, but in the country,” said Jekyll Island Authority executive director Jones Hooks in a recent press release. “The new convention center and the overall revitalization of Jekyll Island are sure to have a significant impact on the economy in Georgia and beyond. The excitement and anticipation here on Jekyll Island are huge.”

More than 80 conventions and events are already booked for 2013, including a bluegrass festival to kick off the new year and the Georgia Press Association’s annual convention in June. More than 200 events have been booked through 2016, which should prove to be a trickle-down boon for hotels, restaurants and other tourist-related business on the island. And despite competition for convention and event business throughout the state (notably in Athens, Atlanta and Savannah) and country, there is a quiet confidence that the new facility will be able to more than hold its own in the competitive event and meeting marketplace.

“We’re going to be a convention center to be reckoned with,” says alysson. “We have the beach. It’s hard to compete with that.”

For more information on the Jekyll Island Convention Center, please visit the center’s website at www.jekyllislandconventioncenter.com.

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your hearing health

Dr. Eric T. Linert

What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV for short, is characterized by short attacks of spinning, usually lasting only a minute or so, BPPV can be diagnosed and treated through a series of diagnostic tests.

BPPV is a mechanical dysfunction of the inner ear. This vertigo is believed to be a direct result of small calcium carbonate crystals that become dislodged from the one of the balance structures in the inner ear. They float freely in our semicircular canals, which is the part of our ears that act like gyroscopes and tell the brain about movements and changes in our head position. These crystals don’t cause a problem until we move in a particular position, typically laying back in bed, rolling over on one side or tilting our head back. The outcome is an aggravation of our balance system in the inner ear and we experience about 15–45 seconds of spinning.

Once settled, the motion ceases until another triggering movement occurs.

Correcting the problem is usually fairly simple.

Repositioning exercises are performed and alleviation of symptoms can occur with just one treatment in 75% of cases. Overall, the success rate is over 95% when performed by an experienced clinician and symptoms may re-occur in about 10% of the cases, which can be retreated. Dizziness can be frustrating and debilitating.

However, with appropriate diagnosis and treatment, BPPV is a highly treatable condition. It is always recommended that you consult with your family physician first to address more serious causes of dizziness and vertigo.

Cardiac and neurologic problems can also affect your balance and should be ruled out initially.

Hearing For Life, Life in Balance™ Dr. Linert has lived and worked in the Golden Isles for 14 years with his wife and two daughters. He has developed his practice, Advanced Hearing & Balance Center, using the Patient Centered Approach – concentrating on improving quality of life for his patients with training, cutting edge technology, and a little common sense.

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A Green Convention Center Surrounded by the salt marshes, the Jekyll River and the vast Atlantic Ocean, Jekyll Island is Georgia’s smallest coastal island.

Governed and operated as a state park for all of Georgia’s citizens by the Jekyll Island Authority, the barrier island is as tied to its fragile ecosystems as the mosaic sea turtle who begins its majestic return from land to the sea on the new convention center’s oceanside patio.

That sense of place, and an abiding sensitivity to a precious environment, was not lost on HHCP, the award-winning architectural firm that designed the new Jekyll Island Convention Center. Throughout the center, dozens of green and environmentally friendly amenities – some nuanced, some overt – have been included in the building’s design.

“Not only is it a smart thing to do in being a good neighbor to the environment, the fact of the matter is that we’re a state park, and so you want to make your (energy) footprint be as small as possible,” says Alysson Jackson, the convention center’s general manager.

Among more prominent green touches are: • 50,000-gallon rainwater cistern for flushing commodes (grey water) • 3,000-gallon rainwater cistern for landscaping • Solar tube system used to heat hot water • Reflective white roof to aid with cooling • Use of regional materials in construction (25 percent) • Georgia seashells and sea glass used in building flooring • Prominent use of recycled materials, including reclaimed Georgia pine flooring • Concrete from the old Aquarama convention center grounds and re-used in the new roads and parking lots • Low-impact lighting throughout the building •Charging stations and perferred parking spaces for electric vehicles.

The center hopes to meet Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, a nationally recognized thirdparty certification for the design, construction and operation of green structures.

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is the year of The Great Gatsby, another Hollywood take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless tale of glittering excess in the age of jazz. Beautiful people in love, inhabitants of a rich green island hugged by a turbulent blue sound – the story could just as easily have been set here, but with the coda of a happily ever after, the one every little girl dreams of living in the loving arms of her handsome prince.

The fashions of the Roaring Twenties inspire our bridal fashion spread for 2013, as did two stories of true love and fate that united the two newly married couples who agreed to model for us. Our dear friend The Lady in White, our go-to bridal boutique in Downtown Brunswick, closed up shop last year, but don’t let that stop you from finding beautiful wedding-worthy fashion right here at home. Carol Brubaker at Dazzle, Mindy Overly at Meo’s Suite and Elizabeth Jordan at Gentlemen’s Outfitters, all on St. Simons Island, helped us create Gatsbyinfluenced vignettes every bit as lovely as the real weddings our models planned for themselves.

Here’s to the newly wed and all who help them make their wedding fantasies reality. May they love long and prosper.

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Wi l l Fi n d A W a y by amy carter | photography by nancy kirkpatrick

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friend had been trying to introduce Lynn Wade Dudley, 42, to Richard Nazzaro, 48, for a while with no luck. Once, Lynn even ducked out the back door to avoid a chance meeting. Alas, the man persisted and gave her one more chance, managing to convince her to have dinner at the Waffle House (a long story she tells exceptionally well).

Nothing about this couple’s coupling is storybook. After a year of dating, the pair agreed to marry without ever really discussing it. “It was February and it was Leap Day, Sadie Hawkins Day,” Lynn recalls. Friends had been after her to pop the question as Feb. 29 upsets the conventional rules of courtship and gives the girl the upperhand. “I just looked at him and said, ‘I could ask you to marry me.’” Next thing they knew, they were calling their parents. “No one really asked. We just agreed.”

Rich’s mother was terminally ill with cancer at the time of their engagement, but blessed the union with a vintage set of bridal jewelry that belonged to his great aunt. She helped plan as many aspects of the wedding as possible before she died April 7. After the ceremony, Rich’s father invited the couple and the wedding party to join him in the garden behind St. Ignatius Episcopal Church, where he surprised the couple with the release of 50 butterflies.

“I love butterflies and Rich’s mother loved butterflies. One landed on my bouquet and would not leave. We had a corsage for Rich’s mother ... he held that and one landed on that and would not leave,” Lynn says. Double blessings, to remember and look ahead.

“I have been happy in my life, but for the first time in a long time there’s peace,” Lynn says of the union she tried so hard to avoid. “I feel at home.”

Lynn and Rich met us at Casa Genotta on Sea Island, the former home of playwright Eugene O’Neill. (For shopping information, see page 82)

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Lynn Wade Dudley & Richard Nazzaro April 22, 2012

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Rebekah Acosta & Zachary Hedgepath Oct. 13, 2012

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t was a set-up. Her mother and his father, coworkers at Nalley, conspired to introduce Rebekah Acosta and Zachary Hedgepath. Turns out, mom and pop know a thing or two about love that lasts. Acquainted for four years and a couple for three, Rebekah Acosta, 23, and Zack Hedgepath, 26, married Oct. 13, 2012, at First United Methodist Church in Brunswick.

P h o t o B y S t a c e y Nic h o l s

“He proposed on his boat in the middle of Lake Sinclair in Milledgeville,” Rebekah says. “We were headed to Atlanta for a Falcons game and we stopped to visit his parents for the night at their lake house. He had this whole story that we had to take his dog (Amos) out for his last ride. His dog was 14 and real sick, and he loved boat rides. So I went along with it. We got in the middle of the lake and he got on one knee. It was perfect.”

Rebekah says her wedding “was definitely all I dreamed about, from the dresses to the flowers. I didn’t expect the day to go by so quickly, though.” Her mother, who proved such a wise matchmaker, sent her daughter down the aisle carrying a family heirloom she herself had carried on her own wedding day: A handkerchief and mustard seed pin belonging to Rebekah’s greatgrandmother.

Rebekah and Zack agreed to meet us beside the lake at the King & Prince Golf Course at Hampton for a country picnic, complete with guitarist Pace Conner and other good-looking acoutrements on loan from several generous local merchants.

(For shopping information, see page 83)

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Just married You’ve seen them in our Gatsby-esque imaginings, now we’re pleased to share with you photographs from the actual weddings of Lynn and Rich Nazzaro and Rebekah and Zack Hedgepath. We wish them many happy years together.

Lynn Wade Dudley & Richard Nazzaro April 22, 2012

Rebekah Acosta & Zachary Hedgepath Oct. 13, 2012

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ou might call Kylie Stephens Guest a hopeful romantic. Come to think of it, you could call her a great many things, but never hopeless.

acres outside of town to build a house with a pond so that when we get old we can sit on our porch with a glass of sweet tea and talk about the fun times we had since we met on that day years ago.”

“As a little girl I didn’t dream I would be rolling down the aisle with my daddy instead of walking beside him, but that all changed when I sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident,” says Kylie of her wedding dreams versus her wedding reality. “On the road to recovery after my injury I chose to fight and I have never stopped.”

Kylie grew up dancing, and planned to keep dancing into adulthood.

A 2008 car accident forced her to change her outlook. “I substained a spinal cord injury. My prognosis was that I would never walk again. I broke my back, I broke my ribs, and had a punctured lung.”

She found a man equal to her mettle in Josh, her husband of three months. An entertaining mixture of earnestness and irreverence she calls “my prince charming,” he aspires to give Kylie the kind of happily-ever-after every girl wants. “No matter what life throws my way I want to be the shoulder for my wife to lean on. As for us as a couple, I would like to remain close to Brunswick, maybe buy a few

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She was given little hope until she transferred to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, a rehabilitation hospital that specializes in brain and spinal cord injuries. “I was with other people with the same injury and people with a worse injury. It really opened my eyes to what people go through. As I was trying to just move my legs, others were trying to speak and move their arms.”

When Josh looks at Kylie, he sees the love of his life. Look at their

wedding photos, and you see her the way he sees her. No wheelchair. Just a young woman made exceptional by her beauty.

“What started out as a small simple Southern wedding turned out a little bigger than we had planned,” he says. “There were plenty of questions about how we were going to do a few things due to Kylie’s injury, but we conquered those quick, and I can tell you she kept us all running non-stop and wouldn’t take no for an answer. It was all fun, though, from picking flowers to tuxedos. I let her have the final decision on most of it. After all, most girls grow up knowing exactly what they want. I stuck with helping decorate the groom’s cake and laying out ways we wanted our photos done.”

Introduced by mutual friends nearly three years ago, the pair was engaged on Sept. 10, 2011, while visiting the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. “As I’m looking down into what looks like a never ending fish tank with beautiful multi-colored fish I hear Josh say, ‘Do you like it?’ I said, ‘I absolutely love it!’

I turned my head back to the tank and I heard Josh say, ‘Well, do you like this?’ I turned to see what he was talking about and saw this amazingly gorgeous, perfect, diamond ring.”

It was just like a fairytale, she says. “It was the most enchanting moment. My happily ever after started on that day of 9-10-11.”

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The Power of Love Two-by-Two, Power Couples Go Forth and Improve by anna ferguson hall | photography by Joe Loehle

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here is a trait common to power playing pairs in the Golden Isles that has nothing to do with political ties or vested interests in seeing populations grow or tourism increase. Their goal simply is this: Improving their community for the people who live here.

When speaking with the three duos chosen for this article, it became readily apparent in each interview that these are people who are not out to make a quick buck and move on up the social ladder.

Rather, these are pairs of people who want to see the community they love, whether they were born here or are born-again natives, be the best Golden Isles it can be. They are willing to put in the time, invest the energy, and even sacrifice sleep in order to create the Golden Isles they envision in their dreams.

It’s a Golden Isles where folks shop local, support local business owners, tour their own backyard and take care of local philanthropic efforts. It’s a Golden Isles where neighbors look out for neighbors, neighbors look out for vacationers, and vacationers appreciate the local perspective and neighborly feel they experience here.

That vision may seem unattainable, or even may seem a bit too optimistic. But after talking with these six individuals, after hearing their passion and their commitment, cynicism is swept aside, replaced by the same hopeful energy that can only come from a true community and genuine bond.

Good Old Southern Souls Neither Harrison Sapp nor Griffin Bufkin are quick to take credit for the success they have achieved with their restaurant, Southern Soul Barbecue. They chalk their fortune up to good luck, and even more, good karma.

“I mean, this may sound bad, but we’ve never aimed to be great or tried to create a high level of success,” Harrison laughs. “Our strategy is just to let opportunity come to us. We just sit back and let ideas find us.”

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For many striving entrepreneurs, this laid-back strategy – if it can even be called a strategy – would never suffice. But for the duo behind the great barbecue and sauce line of Southern Soul, this idea of letting greatness find them has been a masterful way to do business.

“Everything that we do, it just seems to come together without anyone really trying,” Griffin says. “From the idea of the restaurants to the recipes we use, even our name, it has all been a 50-50 shot. I guess we’ve just been lucky. We’ve worked hard, and we got a few lucky breaks.”

Both natives of the Golden Isles, Griffin and Harrison have been friends since high school. They have been in the restaurant industry for decades, filling roles as caterers, chefs, waiters, prep cooks and even event organizers. But six years ago, when they both realized they didn’t want to work for anyone except themselves, things changed.

The whole plan for Southern Soul Barbecue came together as if by barbecue magic. Harrison had recently bought a barbecue pit and spent six months learning how to master and properly maneuver the tool to create some of the nation’s best barbecue. Griffin had likewise whipped up recipes for a variety of sauces to match Harrison’s smoked meats, and voila – Southern Soul was born.

But the charm of Southern Soul is not merely the meat and sauce, and the pair knew that. Location, so often, is everything. They needed space to serve their goods, and this would prove to be their one missing link for several years.

First, Griffin and Harrison sold their barbecue at Palm Coast Pub in the Village on St. Simons. Then the kitchen became too small for their growing operation, so they tapped the former fish market at what is now the St. Simons roundabout. The space seemed ideal for the barbecue wizards for a couple of years, but in 2008, it burnt to the ground.

Again, this is where the duo seems to overcome the odds of reality and tap a source of good karma that has always come their way.

“The fire was really a defining moment for Southern Soul,” Griffin says. “People came together and the idea of community we so be-

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lieve in, it came out. It was a time that I can’t really define with words.”

The community of the Golden Isles rushed to aid Southern Soul post-fire. A video calling for support went viral online, and local diners and tourists hundreds of miles away came to fill in where needed.

Today, Southern Soul stands proud, tall, and revitalized. The fire was no match for this ever-lucky duo. Beyond rebuilding their restaurant, these power players have rebuilt the Southern Soul name and taken it to huge heights. Among their achievements: They have been featured on The Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and in the pages of Garden & Gun magazine, and their sauce line will soon be hitting the shelves at Crate and Barrel.

But neither Griffin nor Harrison are ones to brag. When asked what their great achievements have been since starting the restaurant six years ago, both are want to shrug off any golden star moments.

“I don’t think I can narrow it down to just one moment,” Griffin says.

“The whole process has been this great journey and we’re still on that path. The thing I can say, and I think Harrison will agree, is that the idea of building a community, of putting our community before our own goals, has been the key to our success. We aren’t here just to make money and find success. Southern Soul is here for, and because of, the Golden Isles community. That whole idea, when you realize that idea, I’d say that is the best moment.”

“Not only do we keep people interested in us by grabbing their attention on Facebook, but we also are able to push our relationships forward because we have a regular voice in their every day routines,” Zack Gowen said.

The Gowen clan is hyper-local. Their roots go back for generations.

So it makes sense that the two businessmen focus on their own people when running their businesses.

Zack, the youngest of the three Gowen children, is a proud husband and the father of two youngsters: a 19-month-old and a 4-monthold. Michael, the oldest of the three, is also a husband and father with two kids: a 5-year-old and a 9-year-old. Their middle sister works in Brunswick with their father, who owns one of the area’s oldest medical practices.

“We take care of the locals, and the locals take care of us,” Michael says. “It’s a simple strategy, and it has worked for us. And I have to say, that is our real point of pride.”

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Brothers Michael and Zack Gowen share many things. A last name and similar upbringing, for starters. They both boast sharp, honest blue eyes. Both possess a business sense that has landed each at the helm of their own operations. Both offer a tired sigh when speaking about balancing work and family. And both Michael and Zack Gowen have a vested interest in supporting the community that has so often supported them.

When asking husband and wife team Patrick and Dana Parker why they give back so often to the Golden Isles community, the answer is a simple reflection of the question.

“Why do we give back? That’s easy,” Patrick says. “We give back because the Golden Isles community has given so much to us. It’s simply a matter of giving back to show how grateful we are for all the blessings we have been given here.”

As owner of the St. Simons Loco’s Grill and Pub franchise, Zack Gowen works to fill stomachs with pub food and a wide variety of beers.

As owner of SouthEast Adventure Outfitters, Michael Gowen works to fill bodies with expeditions and memories of coastal adventures.

It would be easy for both men to cater to the tourist who contributes so greatly to the economy of the Golden Isles.

The Parkers can be counted as one of the most community-minded and philanthropically active couples in the region, serving on numerous boards, acting as chairs and co-chairs for several fundraising events and donating their gifts and time to several schools in the area.

Yet, while both men avidly share gratitude toward the visiting client, they both also share a deep, rich thankfulness for the local customers who frequent their establishments.

In the 17 years that the couple has been married and living in the Golden Isles, both Patrick and Dana have developed an impressive resume of charitable works. But, despite their impressive list of activities, both readily shrug off their efforts as mere acts of faith and general repayment of the kindness they have received here.

“We both do what we do because we believe in our business and we believe in this community,” Michael says.

“We’re here for the locals,” Zack adds. “And because of that business philosophy of focusing on our neighbors, we’ve been able to then reach out to the area’s tourists. It’s been a process, and we’ve been able to build on that local relationship successfully.”

The Gowens have also found success in using new social media business strategies to stay in touch with their current clients, as well as meet new clients, through sites like Facebook. Regular posts are added near daily to both the SouthEast Adventure and Loco’s pages, providing details about deals, special events and upcoming news. This new technology, while used on a personal basis by millions of individuals, has proven to be a major point of sale for local businesses such as theirs, the Gowens both said.

Yes, Dana has served, or is currently serving, as co-chair or chair for several area fundraisers, such as the Jingle Bell Ball, Safe Harbor, the Christ Church Tour of Homes, and the Symphony Society of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia’s Cabaret.

“You could almost say, well, that I am a professional chair-of-things,”

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Dana laughs. “It’s just very fulfilling to see the end result and the efforts accomplished.”

And yes, Patrick has served on the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce board, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society board, and the Christ Church Vestry board, among others.

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But the recognition and the titles are not why they do what they do.

The Parkers have found success here with their business – the Parker’s gas station and convenience stores that dot the region. The Parkers just as readily found that the areas where they have their business set up are fertile grounds for giving back. Often, they can be found at schools and charitable organizations, passing out gift cards, donating their time and drawing up interest in events they believe in.

Why? “Because we can,” Dana says. “We like to invest our time and our efforts in the projects we know will impact our neighbors in a positive way. When you find yourself in a position to give back, you should. It’s not to get any higher ground or to leave a positive business impression. You just give back when you can, because you can. We’ve been fortunate and we can now help others be as fortunate.”

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Despite their full-time work and philanthropic schedules, the Parkers nonetheless find time to devote to their three children, acting as classroom parents, soccer team taxis and support systems for various family-based arts and cultural activities.

It’s a lot, they admit, and it’s not always easy finding that perfect level of balance on an ever-teetering scale. But, Patrick says, that’s just life, and they are just living it as best they know how.

“It’s important for us to give back, and to have our children involved in all our activities,” Patrick says. “We have a lot going on and we have a lot of interests. Glynn County has been good to our family, and it just seems natural that we repay as much as possible of that good fortune with our time and efforts. It’s just the right thing to do.”

Anna Hall has been a journalist for a decade. She has written as a staff reporter for several Southeastern newspapers, and currently works as the communication specialist for Jekyll Island. She blames this dedication to journalism and writing on her sheer curiosity of the human spirit and the impossible need to understand the world outside her own individual experience.

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Creative Souls The Artists Downtown by anna ferguson hall | photography by Chris Viola

Gretchen Greminger, historian & fiber artist Yarn. For most people, it is an afterthought, a material that shapes their clothes but not a product that shapes their lives. Gretchen Greminger is not one of those people.

More than 15 years ago, Gretchen discovered her passion for crocheting, a hobby she picked up after watching her grandmother stitch away the hours to create more than a few less-than-trendy birthday sweaters.

But some four years ago, she took her hobby to a new level, more or less teaching herself to spin (not the kind on a stationary bike) and make her own yarn. Fast forward to the present, where she now has a closet in her home stocked with yarn she has hand-spun, dyed and will eventually turn into wearable arts – shawls, scarves, socks, and afghans. Pretty much anything that can be made from yarn, she can craft.

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“This is no longer just a hobby for me,” says Gretchen, who works as a curator for the Jekyll Island Authority when she’s not stitching and spinning. “This has become a staple part of my life. I go to schools and teach it to students. I display it at area historical events. I think of these clews of yarn as my babies.”

Her passion for the traditional hobby is extremely evident when speaking to her. She tosses out words like “carding” and “skein.”

Every fall, she packs her bags and heads to Asheville, N.C., for the annual Fiber Arts Festival. Just about every day after work, she sits at her spinning wheel – located prominently in the center of her living room – to create clew after clew of yarn. She makes her own dyes, understands what chemicals go together to make certain hues, and is absolutely certain Kool-Aid makes the best color schemes. She even buys fleece by the pound and knows how to take that pallet and, eventually, turn it into a beautifully crafted wearable.

What’s more, Gretchen’s habit – “I am addicted to fiber arts, I know this” – has be-

come contagious. Her boyfriend, Nathan Nightingale, has weaved his way not only into her heart, but also into her hobby.

“It’s a kind of hard obsession to hide,” Gretchen admits. “The first time he came to my house, there was my spinning wheel right by the TV. I can’t just say, like, it’s a decoration. I mean, my whole house is full of ... .“ Here, Nathan chimes in.

“It’s full of stuff and fluff, yarn, dyes, you name it,” he laughs, shaking his head and smiling. “With this being her after-work addiction, I had to learn to do it.”

A former Marine and engineer, Nathan is not what most people would picture when they think of hard-core fiber artists. But an injury last year landed him couch-ridden for more than a month, and his fidgety hands and inability to be inactive got the better of him. Gretchen taught Nathan how to stretch the wool to prep it for spinning, and later, how to spin. She also brought him along to the most recent Fiber Arts

Festival last October, where he took a spinning and crocheting class and mastered the craft himself.

“There were four people in the class, three women and me, and this old German woman was teaching it,” Nathan recalls. “I don’t exactly fit in to this world. But there is like an underground club that follows this hobby and lives by it. Somehow I have joined the club.”

Together, the two sell their yarns and fiber arts at Blue Sky Market, where they proudly display their after-work labor and hope to inspire others to take a step back from the rush of life by taking on this centuriesold art form.

“This is a very calming hobby,” Gretchen says. “For people like me, and Nathan, who get very caught up in their own obsessive ways, spinning and creating fiber arts are excellent ways to find that sense of peace.

You don’t have to think too hard about anything except what is in your hand. There is this secret world of people like us who found fiber arts, and then were hooked.”

In their passion for crafting and creating unique forms of art, these two yarn-spinning love-birds are not alone. Throughout the Golden Isles, crafters have lined up to line the shelves of Blue Sky Market, a unique arts-good shop in downtown Brunswick that opened in May. Located in an antiquated yet folksy gas station, the small space is littered with all things homemade. The retail store is undeniably unique, and that’s exactly what Kate Sparks and owner Amie Barnard were hoping for.

“The building really helped define what would work nicely there,” Kate says. “Combined with the fact that the area has so many creative individuals who didn’t have a specific venue to sell local items, it seemed like a perfect fit.”

The market reflects the energy often linked back to the downtown Brunswick social scene: an eclectic mix of people with distinctly different backgrounds and lifestyles, who have bonded over the love of their historic city. Inside Blue Sky, that positive energy is felt and seen, as the local artists displayed all offer that same strangely charming mix of personality.

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“Artists enjoy having a place to sell their creations, and customers enjoy handmade items and supporting their neighbor,” Kate says. “The speed in which word of mouth spread around town was quite amazing.

We have had a very positive response. We are, in simplest terms, a little local art market with really big dreams.”

ing their business plan a step further by renting bicycles and games to play in the nearby squares.

In coming months and years, Kate and Amie hope to see the market expand and grow, add more space for more creative souls and add more clients to their growing list of buyers. They have visions of teaching art classes, and maybe tak-

Here, we have profiled artists who display pieces at Blue Sky Market. Read on for interesting takes from these local crafters,each with very diverse skill sets and backgrounds.

For now, though, they are settling into their space, watching their plans play out and are continually encouraging their community to be more creative.

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And if, after reading, you feel inspired to launch into your own creative pathway, make Blue Sky Market your starting point.

Lea King-Badyna, public relations professional and recycler extraordinaire For years, Lea King-Badyna has walked the beaches of the Golden Isles, always mesmerized by the sweet smell of sea salts and cool ocean breezes that go along with a sandy coastal stroll. But one day a few years back, for no reason in particular, she was struck by a beachside symbol she often saw, but rarely tended to.

There, in the sand, was an ordinary oyster shell. A piece of beach treasure most people walk by but never pay much attention to. Lea had been one such person for a long time. Yet, this time, she stopped and was awed by the pearly glow of the shell. She took the shell home, and with the small hole located on its top, she crafted a necklace.

Though she didn’t know it at the time, this simple shell on a string became a new sort of something for her. It was her gateway craft.

“Whenever I wore it I was always asked about it and where it came from, so the realization that others liked my creation caused me to start making and selling the necklaces, and the other oyster shell creations evolved from there,” she says.

Nowadays, Lea crafts a wide variety of goods, from painting and decoupage to repurposing scrap wood and furniture. And while she points to her moment on the beach gathering an oyster shell as her lead into the arts and craft world, Lea also links her creative energy to her childhood.

Built into the daily schedule, between school and sports, hobbies and time with friends, her mother always found ways to fit in the arts and crafts for her and her sister.

“Growing up my mom made sure craft and painting supplies were on hand and our

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dining table was a ‘creation zone’ where my sister and I spent hours letting our imaginations run free,” she recalls.

“Basically I create things that I like in a style to which I am drawn, which has whimsy and lightness,” she says.

In the years that she has been working to perfect her crafting craft, Lea says she has developed a certain funky-fun style, a way of making works she would want to buy. In fact, she laughed, she only creates works she would buy. Whether it’s a shabby-chic mirror, a script of inspirational quotes painted on scrap wood pieces, or a whimsical candle holder, all her works are uniquely defined by her own personal tastes and touches.

Lea has been working in her craft styles for years now, and she remains determined to build on to her projects resume, encouraging her Golden Isles neighbors to do the same. Crafting, repurposing and up-cycling goods creates more than a piece of art to sell at Blue Sky Market or give to a friend. It creates a sense of self-satisfaction that few hobbies can produce, she says.

“Take, for example, the American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore and the artists represented there. It is an art venue for ‘everyman’ and shows that anybody can produce art, “she says. “I like the notion that the creation of art is possible for anyone and everyone out of anything. I am lucky to have a good many talented and creative souls in my circle of friends, and these folks inspire me.”

Mandy Thompson, worship leader and art journaler Mandy Thompson has been crafting and creating art since she was old enough to hold a crayon. It’s her way of quieting the fussy noises of the world and centering her mind.

“There’s a quiet person in me who needs time to slow down, pull away from the distractions, and let herself sink into the therapeutic rhythm of line after line, shape after shape, color after color,” Mandy says.

Art is, for her, much more than creating a piece to hang in a market or display on a wall. Art is a way of transforming her life and settling into a sense of calm. For years, Mandy has been creating mixed media pieces to gain this sense of tranquility.

Of all the pieces she has created in her years as an artist, Mandy counts a large-scale project she created for a church in Virginia as her best work to date. Made up of oversized canvases, the five-piece installation series retold the story of humankind’s spiritual lifecycle. The piece detailed man’s creation, his fall from grace, his preparations to be redeemed by a savior, and his final reconciliations with Christ to be made back into a new creation.

“I worked with the pastor to build each piece beside the other,” she says. “I was thrilled at the challenge of capturing all of this visually, and now the series hangs in their church entry hall.”

In walking her art-based road, Mandy has discovered many outlets for attaining her sense of inner peace. It wasn’t until more

Mandy Thompson

recently, though, that she realized her true art-based calling was art journaling. Art journaling, essentially, is the practice of recording emotions through images on paper rather than words on paper. She haphazardly stumbled upon the mixed media art form several years ago, and now teaches classes for techniques and tips at Color Me Happy studio. Since starting the classes this spring, she has gained a reputation around town for being an open-minded, creative and talented instructor.

ering a new set of art journalers into the neighborhood. As much as other art forms do for her, art journaling is the way Mandy “lets some of the junk ooze out of me and onto a canvas,” she says. “It’s how my soul breathes. I wandered my way into the mixed media side of art when I fell in love with art journaling – that’s when I truly found my wings as an artist.”

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Sue Cansler

By AMY H. Carter | Photography by Joe Loehle

The black sweater and tan slacks she wears tell a story about Sue Cansler. More stage-hand than star, she can always be counted on to get the job done with zero fuss and even less drama. How, then, does one explain the red lipstick and matching nail lacquer? And what of the leopard-print ballet flats on her feet? Uh-oh, is Sue Cansler’s inner diva showing?

Georgia and the Youth Symphony. Sue was the second president of the Symphony Society formed in 2006, a group that has raised more than $750,000 since its inception to support the symphonies. She is also immediate past president of the symphony itself, is a current member of the society’s board and was chair of the 2012 Golden Elephant Flea Market.

She will not, no matter how many different ways you ask, cop to being anything more than a patron of the arts. Her career was in writing, yes, but not the flowery prose of creative wordplay. Technical.

Precise. Computer manuals. Psychiatric abstracts. She’s not an artist, she says. She is a lover of the arts. There again, her surroundings tell her truth. Sue settles into one corner of a sofa upholstered in nubby China blue fabric, looking for all the Old World like a lady of means awaiting her Old Master portraitist. This is the nexus of her sunny yellow French Country-meets-Far-East salon, which is framed on one side by floor-to-ceiling book shelves bearing the latest in pop fiction and the greatest in classic literature, and on the other by walls of westward facing windows filled with a wide expanse of winter gold marsh grass.

A native of Rochester, N.Y., a town that Eastman-Kodak built, she still carries herself like the favorite model of a father enamored by photography. Every Christmas, she remembers, he would buy himself a new camera and place it under the Christmas tree wrapped in brown paper and labeled to himself, from himself. Sue knows well the thrill of a love affair with the arts.

“I’m addicted to books,” she confesses. They’re in every room of the house, she says, and she accommodates new acquisitions by donating older titles to the Literary Guild of St. Simons. (She belongs to two book clubs, a friend whispers when Sue’s fabulousness becomes the topic of discussion on a separate occasion.)

Society loves the seashore, but Sue doesn’t do glitz. Her airy East Beach perch affords a bird’s eye view of the salt marsh that separates East Beach from the rest of The Island. “There’s really a lot going on in the marsh,” she says. As if on cue, a crowd of wading birds – wood storks, snowy egrets, great blue herons and the like – draw the eye to a salt flat across Ocean Boulevard where the ebb of an unusually high tide has deposited a cornucopia of easy pickings.

There is a regal elegance, a serene conservatism about Sue Cansler that makes her seem somewhat of an enigma, until you visit her at home. Since settling in the Golden Isles 14 years ago, Sue and her husband Chuck have immersed themselves in the culture of the community. Supporters of the Atlanta Symphony when they lived there, the Canslers are equally devoted to the Coastal Symphony of

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After graduating Sweet Briar, Va., with a degree in American History, she spent four years in Boston before moving south to Atlanta on a whim with three friends. She says she “ended up” in the computer center at Georgia State College – and found her husband of 38 years, Chuck Cansler. An Atlanta native, he knew of and had visited St. Simons Island often, and continued to do so with his bride. Business brought him down for an extended stay in 1996, when he and his business partner were hired to oversee the sale and dissolution of First American Health Care. They rented a house on East Beach, the very neighborhood Chuck and Sue now call home.

We said, ‘Boy, this would be a great place to live,’” Sue recalls. She started talking with a real estate agent and by 1998, the couple had purchased a house on 7th Street. Via the Newcomers Club, they received a whirlwind introduction to all that the Golden Isles has to offer in the way of culture and leisure, and dove right in.

“When you move to a new community you want to get involved, meet people,” Sue says. The Newcomers Club, which limits its membership to new arrivals who’ve lived here two years or less and currently counts membership of more than 200, is an important avenue of introduction for new arrivals with the means and the time to devote to various causes in the community. Their input invigorates and enlivens the coastal cultural scene, and teaches us all important lessons in the art of patronage. Sue Cansler is certainly one of the most creative souls working in that medium.

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Dorothy Paulk McClain uses sand to cast her art

By Cyle Augusta Lewis | Photography by Joe Loehle

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o be a genuine artist you have got to be comfortable in your own skin. This is vitally important if one is to have influence, if one is to impact others. It is something Dorothy Paulk McClain knows well, and has maximized in her career – it seems she was born to create, and to instill a love of art in others.

Quick to speak of the uniqueness of the artist’s life, Dorothy spins insightful stories about her own, often finishing wistfully, “That’s just how it is being an artist,” or “That’s the way of the artist.”

Unable to remember a time that she didn’t love to draw and paint, art was simply something inescapable. “The neighborhood girls loved horses, so we played horses - making them out of bamboo. We were always drawing, painting or coloring horses. One day a girl sitting in front of me asked me to draw a horse for her to color.”

Having felt the pressure to focus on a single art form, she has instead sought to be true to herself and pursue versatility – her creations include but are not limited to songwriting, piano, autoharp, poetry, photography, writing, and painiting in oils, pastels, watercolors and acrylics. “Truth be told, I enjoy it all”, she says. She still teaches children or adults, small groups or one-on-one, in her Marshes Studio, which also serves as a local sales gallery for her art.

Some of Dorothy’s relatives were artists and artisans: Clockmakers, engravers and jewelers. Expressive creativity was normal in her home. Familiar with so many hand-wrought hobbies, Dorothy began to realize that she had talent. “In health class when we had to draw body parts I was always praised for my accurate detailed drawings. It was nice to be recognized as having done something well.”

Oil, watercolor and pastel paintings of historic places, people, landscapes and seascapes abound in her studio, as do the sandcastings she is noted for creating. An ancient art form, sandcasting involves the design of impressed objects in beach sand, which are then captured in plaster. Her original pieces featuring sea shells, sea life and religious figures can be found in homes all over the world.

“I began taking art lessons from Bill Hendrix when I was 16,” Dorothy shares. “I stretched my own canvases. People even began asking to buy paintings from me.” However, it was during a routine meeting with her academic advisor during her freshman year at Florida State that she truly knew she was an artist. “‘I can see what you love very much’,” she remembers him telling her while looking over her aptitude tests. He suggested she pursue a career in art or art education.

Quite possibly Dorothy’s proudest achievement, however, was her commissioning in 1999 by the Georgia State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to paint an oil portrait of Mrs. Julius Young Talmadge, former DAR President General and the only DAR President to hail from Georgia. The portrait is on display at the National D.A.R. Museum in Washington, D.C.

The following summer she was asked to teach an art program for children at the local YWCA. The success of that endeavor essentially launched a 50-year teaching career that has taken Dorothy to colleges, kindergartens, nursing homes, elementary schools, arts and recreation centers, and summer camps.

Faith has served as the backbone to Dorothy’s art career, she says.

“You know you are doing right when you experience the joy of the Lord through your talents.” God’s favor, she believes, is what landed

Dorothy her first teaching job at what was then Brunswick Junior College from 1986 through 1993. She taught drawing, painting and art history to more than 400 students during her tenure. She is noted at the college for her unique ability to determine the gender of an artist simply by observing the lines in a composition, and she is always right. Her time there was special. “I am so honored to help instill (creativity) in others.”

Dorothy is not only an accomplished local artist and teacher, but also a great example that you don’t have to be anyone but you. Revel in your uniqueness, and do what you do well.

Dorothy Paulk McClain’s original artwork is on display to view by appointment at The Marshes Studio, 160 Shore Rush Drive, St. Simons Island. Call (912) 638-2700 for an appointment.

Living a patchwork life, Cyle Lewis is a blogger at www.CyleAugusta.com, where she tells stories of songwriting, making music with her husband, family life, thrifting, photography, crafting, loving kiddos and spreading hope.

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Wines Down Under

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By don and Dot tie Fielder

Everything seems strange and yet familiar in the Land Down Under. Australia certainly has unusual creatures, some darling and huggable, others prickly or loud. The people have quirky but useful expressions like “Goodonya, mate” (translation: “Good for you, buddy”). They drive on the wrong side of the road. We found no Starbucks but did learn to order our coffee either as a flat white (with milk) or as a long or short black (double or single espresso, no milk).

They play weird games like cricket and footie (the national sport and, no, it is not soccer).

And yet we felt quite at home because the Australian people have ancestry, language and values that are common to Americans. The country is modern yet still has huge, undeveloped rural stretches, has a bustling, industrialized economy, and the people share many of the same pastimes and passions as we have. One of those passions is world-class winemaking.

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The major winemaking areas are all located in the southern states of Victoria (Melbourne area) and South Australia (Adelaide). The three most famous are Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra, all of which lie in South Australia. Coonawarra grows and makes the best Bordeaux grapes and wines down under, with cabernet sauvignon being the king of the hill. We managed to bring home a bottle of the single vineyard cab Ambrial’s Gift 2008 from Koonara, a wine rated 95 by James Halliday, Australia’s wine guru. However, Australia’s primo wines are made in Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale near Adelaide. Shiraz – syrah to the rest of the world – is the wine most associated with the area, though other varietals are also produced there. We were fortunate to visit a few of the better wineries in McLaren Vale, returning home with wonderful memories and a few excellent bottles of wine.

Entering Mollydooker’s cellar door, i.e., tasting room, we were greet-

ed by a hearty handshake, notable because it was left-handed. Mollydooker Winery’s name derives from Australian slang for “southpaw,” simply because the owner/ winemakers both happen to be lefties.

Great people who make great wines, they toured us around the winery, which was just then pressing the last of the harvest, and then gave us a departing bottle of one of their best, a 2010 Carnival of Love Shiraz ($90) rated 95 by Wine Advocate.

Rosemount Estate is Australia’s largest and perhaps most widely known producer, making everything from $10 to $100+ wines.

Having already enjoyed a number of Kay Brothers Amery Vineyard wines stateside, we especially looked forward to visiting their cellar door. We were not disappointed – terrific, highly rated Shiraz which was so good we drank all but one of our purchases (Hillside Select Shiraz 2008 at $35) before leaving the country.

Don’s all-time favorite Shiraz from Australia, d’Arenberg’s Dead Arm, is made from vines specially pruned so that only one of their two branches is left to receive all the water and nutrients from the soil.

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Visiting another country always brings surprises in the form of unexpected customs.

The one day we had scheduled to visit Barossa Valley was Good Friday. Christian Americans might attend a church service on that day after wading through busy malls shopping for Easter clothes. Not so in Australia. Virtually everything shuts down on Good Friday including wineries.

Since we had not scheduled appointments ahead of time on this trip we missed out on Barossa.

The area that startled us on our visit was the Mornington Peninsula outside of Melbourne. Almost all of these wineries are small, boutique ones that rarely export to the states. We visited and tasted at three, all of which we would recommend to anyone visiting the area. They are Moorooduc, Paringa Estate and Yabby Lane. The latter two regularly produce mid- to high-90s rated pinot noirs that are just outstanding.

Be aware that locating them can be a challenge, since at least one is on an unmarked dirt road.

While prices in Australia are roughly double what they are in the States, the wines are a good value. The glut of quality Shiraz worldwide has kept the price of good Australian Shiraz low. So, if you have not ventured far into this wonderful wine down under, give it a try. The rewards are great.

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Coastal Seen The American Red Cross hosted the Veteran’s Day Golf Classic Nov. 11 and 12. The event included a Pairings Party and Live and Silent Auctions at the Retreat Golf Club on St. Simons Island. (Photographed by Lindy Thompson/Golden Isles Photography)

Kathy & R a y E m er s on

B en L e e , C h ri s R e m l e r, M a g g i e D u tto n , S te v e H o l t

D o n n a D a v i s & S tephan Gil l iard

Harry & R a c h el K elly

M a rj o ri e M a th i e u , S te v e & C a th e ri n e Holt

N e c o Tri m m i n g s , J o n H enry, Co l l een S ta f f o rd , Ta y l or W il s o n

Harry Kelly, Geri Sink, Barbara VanBuskirk, Colleen Stafford, Donna Davis, Maggie Dutton and Hank Stewart

Dale & Ell en P r ov en z a n o

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S a m & M J C h o a te , C atherine H o l t & G o rd o n S tr o ther

Maggie Dutton with original Jack Davis illustration for the September/October 2012 issue of Golden Isles Magazine, donated to the auction.

J o e & M a u re e n J a cks o n, Charl es H e n a g an

The Symphony Society of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia held its Christmas Luncheon Dec. 5 at Ocean Forest Golf Club. Michael Hulett played “Sounds of the Season” while members celebrated another successful year of fund-raising to support the Coastal Symphony and Youth Symphony.

Liz DeMat o a n d H on ey P a u x t i s

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Fl o V i n i n g , S u z a n n e A m i a n o , D i c k & B a rb a ra K a sa k

J o a n n E u l e n f e l d a nd Caro l e Pl o eger

Jo anne Scot t a n d A n n e B r ow n

M a ry E l l e n P a rki n s a n d Nancy Muldowney

L a d y e H e i se l , L e s l ie Lamkin and M a ri e Do dd

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Coastal Seen The Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee drew a big crowd to the Brunswick Waterfront Nov. 10 for a day of stew tasting, live music, a 5K race, pooch parade and car show. Renessez took first place in the People’s Choice competition for best-tasting stew, while Altamaha Technical College got the official judge’s approval.

(Photographed by Lindy Thompson/Golden Isles Photography)

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D u an e G i e ss m a n , L i n d a & J a y S te w a rt, R i c h a rd G o m e s

Tri sh H a rd m a n a nd Jack Rey

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Coastal Seen The Darien-McIntosh Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual auction to raise funds for chamber activities at Sapelo Hammock Golf Club Oct. 20. (Photos

by Lindy Thompson/Golden Isles Photography)

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Coastal Seen The Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia kicked off the Christmas season with its 7th annual Festival of Trees fundraiser Nov. 29 & 30 at the Retreat Clubhouse and The Cloister Hotel. The two-day event included a fireside chat with local golf professionals, a holiday cooking demonstration and Candy Canes & Cocktails reception. (Photographed by Lindy Thompson/Golden Isles Photography)

TJ Andrews, Emma Austin, Travis Barber, Kim Raines, Dannielle Cherrie, Betsy Crumbliss, Dayton Austin, Hayley Dawson and Brian Dolan

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More than 100 Glynn County Airport Tenants Association members and guests celebrated the association’s anniversary at a seated dinner sponsored by Stambaugh Aviation at the Gruber Aviation Hangar at St. Simons-McKinnon Airport Nov. 8, 2012. Guests speakers came from the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Savannah, and Vanessa and Mike Dart closed the evening’s program by blending their beautiful voices in song. (Photographed by Jennifer Broadus)

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912-264-1693

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The Driftwood Bistro serving Low Country Cuisine offers specialties such as meat loaf, stuffed flounder, herb crusted pork tenderloin and fried, grilled or blackened Wild Georgia Shrimp. With a great selection of vegetables, specialty sandwiches and salads.

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5328 New Jesup Hwy

Celebrating our 27th Anniversary in Brunswick, this family owned business is more than just a restaurant that serves award-winning seafood and other delicious fare, it’s a Golden Isles institution. Locals call us “The Best Little Seafood House in the Golden Isles!”

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“No shoes, no shirt, no problem!” Great BBQ and burgers just a block from the beach on St. Simons Island. Dine in, family-size take out or catering. Featured on The Food Network. St. Simons’ Original BBQ Restaurant.

Fins on the Beach 200 Beachview Drive Jekyll Island 912-635-3522

Completely renovated. The menu at Fins has been built from scratch to provide delicious flavors, unbeatable freshness and variety to please everyone. Join us on the back deck, overlooking the beautiful Jekyll Island beach and ocean and try out this fun new place to dine!

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Matteo’s Italian Restaurant 100 Cary Street Brunswick 912-267-0248

You will enjoy our casual atmosphere, excellently prepared selection of Italian favorites, pizza and friendly service. In addition to our wine selection we now offer a full line of adult beverages with most premium brands.

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A taste of Japan awaits you on St. Simons Island. Fancy Q’s menu includes authentic Japanese dishes ranging from hibachi, teriyaki, udon, tempura, Katsu and Sushi. Daily lunch specials, a separate children’s menu and take out are available.

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