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CONTENTS March/April 2015

features

08 Jeanne Paddison

It’s All About The Animals

14 From Paul Rowland Investigating Crime To Volunteering Time 20 TheLet’sWilmington Go To The Market!

Island Farmers’ Market 25 Youth Jan LeViner and The Tybee Island Council

Tomorrow’s Leader’s Getting Prepared Today

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Publisher’s Letter

30 Scenes Artist Profile : Joseph Ebberwein For The Soul 42 North Dining Guide Beach Grill 47

Let’s Do Business

51 “IWedding Section Do”...On The Islands specials

33 Home & Garden

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Of course I know what it looks like before it leaves.

But, there is just something about holding it in my hands, as they say, seeing it, it’s the tangible thing so many of us love.

And now, we get to see the first issue of our latest creation. As I write this letter, we are about two hours from finishing up and sending it to the printer. I am already anticipating its arrival.

Chatham Isles Living will highlight the people, places and events on Whitemarsh, Oatland, Talahi, Wilmington and Tybee Islands. Our feature articles will depict life and people through local stories hat showcase these islands and their people.

Julie Hales, PUBLISHER Chatham Isles Living is a publication of Independence Day Publishing, Inc. IDP was established in March of 2006. Since that time, IDP has become a leader in the area for publishing community magazines. Each magazine highlights the exceptional quality of life in the chosen areas in which they are published.

Our purpose in bringing you Chatham Isles Living is to promote the quality of life, create business for participating advertisers and help to open doors for dynamic economic development.

I want to thank all of you who believed in us and supported us in putting out our first issue. Thanks to features that allowed us to tell your stories and thanks to our advertisers for helping to make this magazine possible. And a special thanks to the entire staff at IDP….without you guys, none of this would be possible!

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ABOUT THE COVER Meet Jeanne Paddison, founder of Abandoned Bandits Wildlife Rescue Center.

Jeanne has an amazing love for animals, and a huge heart for their well being.

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JeannePaddison

It’s All About The Animals

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story by shannon robinson

or nearly a quarter century, the charming home of David and Jeanne Paddison has existed on Wilmington Island. Reminiscent of a picturesque bucolic homestead, its grand and graceful presence appears contradictory among the areas urbanization. As with most treasures awaiting discovery, this provincial paradise too feels deliberately hidden. With Spanish moss delicately draped upon the surrounding live oaks, it’s as though Mother Nature has cloaked the entire area in a natural veil. With a variety of magnificent creatures all about, the coastal setting overflows with a natural brilliance. It is a refreshing energy shared between the estate and its owner, Jeanne Paddison.

Upon arrival, visitors to the home are likely to be greeted by all of Jeanne’s friendly animals.

It is an enthusiasm that Jeanne, herself, too conveyed with a kind smile and generous spirit.

With a graceful elegance, even with the dirt from the afternoon’s barn maintenance beneath her nails, she effortlessly shifted from her role as animal caretaker to gracious hostess. Cheerfully, she walked about her property, introducing the many creatures she loved. With each passing moment it became abundantly clear that Jeanne Paddison was in her element while among animals and nature.

Domestic and wild, the Paddisons have welcomed many animals into their family. With horses, pot-bellied pigs, chickens, dogs and orphaned or injured wildlife, the Paddison estate often buzzes with constant activity, though that could also be from the honey bees there. In fact, her fondness for animals has transformed her home into somewhat of a local attraction. “I can’t believe it hasn’t happened . . . but cars pull up 24-7 and the kids get out and they pet the horses

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photos by susan deloach and they feed them through the fence,” Jeanne said. Being a hands-on area, available for field trips from local schools or as a place for girl scouts to earn their badges, is a time-honored tradition at the Paddison home. “I even have Windsor Forest Golden Age Center come here every October,” she explained as she revealed pictures of her patio, beautifully and elaborately decorated in a fall harvest theme. “It’s all about being around the animals, which people can’t do in Savannah,” Jeanne said, explaining why the seniors ventured there.

Though she certainly doesn’t appear to be all that preoccupied with society and “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” it isn’t a foreign idea. Being an established and well-known family on Wilmington Island, the Paddisons are often involved in community and family activities, which occasionally require cordial social gatherings. No worries though, this down-to-earth, hardworking gal readily transforms from a skilled animal caretaker into a stunning vision of glamour, complete with sophistication and poise. Though she plays the role well, it couldn’t be farther from her nature. She makes it easy to understand that natural beauty comes from within, though her beauty obviously radiates outward.

Born and raised in the Bacon Park Area of Savannah, Jeanne has devoted much of her time to pets and wildlife, which was often one in the same throughout her youth. Beginning at the age of eleven, when her father, Gene Mason, presented her with two Shetland Ponies unexpectedly, Jeanne has embraced her calling to care for animals. Since her father began to regularly bring home the creatures in need that he happened upon, Jeanne gained a lot of experience at an early age. “My father is an animal lover from way back, and he raised me hands on,” she explained.

“That’s why I do what I do.

Because I need to make up for the problems that we’ve caused to these animals.”

“We had goats and sheep and chinchillas and we even rescued a monkey once from the humane society that jumped off of a ship going down the Savannah River,” she recalled nostalgically. Jeanne’s father instilled within her an affinity for all animals.

It is a love that has grown throughout the years, and one she shares with her children as well.

With such an amazing childhood, so full of natural wonder, it makes sense that Jeanne Paddison is now a full-time wildlife rehabilitator. Through toil and tears, Jeanne has managed to create an elaborate safe haven for local wildlife in need of help.

Though she’ll help any small mammal in need, it’s raccoons that will always have her heart. From her first raccoon, Mandy, brought to her by her father at age twelve, Jeanne has tirelessly dedicated herself to rehabilitating and educating others about

these often misunderstood critters. During college, she also had a pet raccoon named Jerry. “It lived up at college with me because back then I didn’t know what I know now about rehabilitation. And it was so fat from eating Oreos and marshmallows that it couldn’t even climb a tree,” she recalled sadly. She had to release him on Rose Dhu Island, where the grounds keeper agreed to keep watch, due to Jerry’s tame nature.

Jeanne believes that ignorance often causes wildlife the problems they face, though most people have very good intentions. It’s her goal to educate society on how to respect and view the wild world around them. “That’s why I do what I do.

Because I need to make up for the problems that we’ve caused to these animals,” Jeanne passionately asserted. Currently Jeanne is awaiting the approval of a 501(c) (3) request, placing her efforts and orga-

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nization in the non-profit and tax-exempt category. She is hopeful that, with the new non-profit status, she’ll be able to extend her rehabilitation efforts and hire others to help. Until then, with baby raccoon season just around the corner, Jeanne prepares to sleep less, stay dirty and kiss summer vacation goodbye – an altruistic endeavor she embraces whole-heartedly.

With a truly enlightened perspective, Jeanne expressed her feelings regarding the raccoon’s bad reputation. Though many people dislike the raccoons that are native to the island, mostly due to irrational fear, the little scavengers are actually an essential part of the ecosystem there.

They scurry about eating snakes, snake eggs and mice, which keeps those populations under control. In addition, they also serve as a food source for their natural predators, bobcats and foxes, who will seek

out domesticated animals if their natural prey is in short supply. It’s a fact most people don’t consider.

Although Jeanne admitted that wildlife rehabilitation has become increasingly more difficult through the years, she still loves doing it. “This is the path I’ve chosen,” she said thoughtfully. She feels that with a little support and understanding from the residents of Wilmington Island, there can be a peaceful coexistence between nature and those that inhabit it. With her ambition and dedication, the organization she holds so dear to her heart, Savannah Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (fondly known on the island as Abandoned Bandits), will continue to make a difference. With the potential for relief in the form of donations and physical bodies to aid in her endeavors, Jeanne Paddison’s determination to restore and maintain the island’s splendor and primitive spirit has been completely renewed. www.ChathamIslesLiving.com | March/April 2015

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Abandoned Bandits

WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER 1529 Walthour Rd., Savannah, Ga. 31410 912-596-1237 • Resuce@abandonedbandits.com

CONTACT THE WILDIFE RESCUE CENTER IMMEDIATELY IF: • The animal is obviously injured.

• The mother is known to be dead.

• There are flies around the baby and/or there are white or yellow clumps of fly eggs in the baby’s fur.

• If maggots are already present, get the baby to the Wildlife Rescue Center as soon as possible.

If the baby has suffered no injuries and the mother’s whereabouts are unknown, do not offer the baby food or water as this can harm the animal.

Educate Yourself. Save a Life.

Does the animal really need rescuing, rehabilitation, or relocating?

• WILDLIFE IN YOUR TRASH - Keep your trash cans in the garage or other enclosed area. Put trash out the morning of pick up instead of the night before.

• WILDLIFE IN A DUMPSTER - Place a tree branch or a piece of lumber diagonally from the dumpster floor to the top. The animal will climb out when he deems it safe to do so.

• WILDLIFE IN YOUR GARDEN - Put up a barrier fence using 1/4-inch hardware cloth. It should extend at least one foot below the surface and three feet above. This should deter rabbits and some burrowers. Commercial rodent repellents may also be useful.

• WILDLIFE GNAWING YOUR TREES - You can protect fruit or ornamental trees by wrapping the bottom three feet of the trunk in hardware cloth.

• WILDLIFE DIGGING IN YOUR YARD - Put up a perimeter fence that is at least 4 feet tall and extends at least 18 inches into the ground. Use an environmentally safe insect

control product to eliminate bugs as a food source. Place noise-making devices (pinwheels) around your yard.

• WILDLIFE UNDER YOUR HOUSE, DECK OR PORCH Block off all access holes except one. Place dryer sheets in the area. Sprinkle baby powder or flour outside the remaining access hole. Check daily for activity. Once you are sure that the den is no longer being used, seal the access hole.

• WILDLIFE IN YOUR CHIMNEY OR FIREPLACE - Hang a heavy rope from the top of the chimney in case the animal cannot get out the same way it got in. Place scented dryer sheets in the fireplace to deter the animal.

• WILDLIFE IN YOUR HOUSE - If a wayward animal should make its way into your home do not attempt to catch it yourself. Close off access to the rest of your home and open as many doors and windows to the outside as possible. This will give the animal time to calm down and find its own way out.

Abandoned Bandits is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. We rely on private donations and volunteer assistance to carry out our mission. All donations are tax-deductible. Your generous support will help fund our efforts to preserve the wildlife in our area. Call us to donate or visit our website.

912-596-1237 www.savwildliferescue.com

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PAUL ROWLAND

From Investigating Crime

To Volunteering Time story by shannon robinson

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pon entering the main building, the air suddenly became alive with excitement.

The low hum of tiny voices in unison, one of life’s truly joyful sounds, could be felt throughout. It was indeed a busy day on Toddler Tuesday at Oatland Island Wildlife Center.

With Spring pushing its way through Winter’s chill, it had become an ideal morning for exploring the many exciting treasures that the wildlife refuge harbored within its borders. On that, one of the busiest day of the week there, small faces with wide eyes of wonder and little smiles that stretched wide with giddiness and expectation could be seen passing by as they set out to explore nature’s richness in one of the classes given at Oatland Island. Registering each child and parent with a warm smile and soft, kind voice was Paul Rowland, a volunteer with the Oatland Island Wildlife Center for nearly three years.

A resident of Wilmington Island, and a native of Savannah as well, he and his wife, Judy, had both become volunteers, though they often worked alternating days of the week. “Tuesday is my preferred day to work,” Rowland said, grinning. Speaking of the Center’s original request for him to work that day, he cheerily recalled, “They didn’t tell me there was going be about forty three-year-olds here, so they were putting me with one of the busiest days of the week to come to work.”

But it didn’t take long for Rowland to find that he truly enjoyed it. “I kind of fell in love with the little kids and the parents and grandparents that were bringing them in,” he said with a wide smile.

Before retiring just over eleven years ago and finding his niche volunteering at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, where he was surrounded by families making new discoveries and also learning to handle some of the small creatures for show and tell, Paul Rowland’s days were spent much differently. For the ten years following his retirement, Rowland worked at a tax preparation establishment, which was a job he was offered at his retirement dinner! And retirement for Rowland has definitely not meant slowing down, but that could be due to his former profession. Though not always exhilarating, his chosen occupation for over forty years was never too dull.

photos by susan deloach It was April of 1960 when Paul Rowland received word from Washington, D.C. that he’d been accepted.

He had taken the advice of his high school teacher and applied for a job with the government. In a life-changing move, Rowland left Savannah, Georgia and headed for Washington, D.C. where he began a forty-three year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Directly after being hired, Rowland secured a job in the Identification Division. There he learned to compare the fingerprints of recent arrestees against priors in an effort to catch criminal absconders. After three years in fingerprint identification at FBI headquarters, Rowland decided to return to Savannah, and transferred to the Savannah field office in 1963. Not long after returning home, no more than eight months in fact, Rowland was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After two years of service to his country, Paul Rowland chose not to re-enlist. Instead, he returned to the Savannah field office of the FBI to eventually become their Fingerprint Specialist, a title he earned by having prior experience in the Identification Division at headquarters. In fact, there were but two men qualified, at the time, to identify suspects by their fingerprints. Paul Rowland proudly claimed one of those titles. During his tenure with the FBI, Rowland worked with his youngest son, Tim, who was employed by the Bureau for five years. He also was promoted to Investigative Analyst, specializing in photography and fingerprints. Though an unassuming title, it was far from a “desk job”, and Rowland collected quite a few stories over the years before retiring in January of 2004.

With four decades of service under his belt, Paul Rowland has encountered a variety of situations and characters. With fascinating and amusing stories, a soft-spoken and relaxed Rowland nostalgically recalled many of those memorable moments. One such story involved the interviewing of a young man after a bank robbery, one in which the fellow had been caught in the act so there wasn’t much need for questioning. In ending the interview, Paul Rowland asked him, “What would your grandmother think if she knew you had done this?” The young man didn’t laugh or get angry, but instead began to cry. Also compelling is that Row-

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land was part of the bureau as the Martin Luther King, Jr. assassination case unfolded. Other investigations where Rowland assisted and conducted investigations were: the 1989 mail bombing of city alderman Robbie Robinson, a public corruption case, the 1996 Olympics Sailing Event and the epic and world changing 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001.

Throughout his career, Rowland assumed many roles within the FBI. Of those many roles, photography unquestionably captured his attention. “I did most of the photography work for bank robberies,” Rowland revealed as he spoke of his time with the Savannah field office. “In the earlier days, the bank surveillance film was just like regular film from a 35mm camera, but it was 150 feet long. I would have to develop the whole role of film until I got to where the bank robbery was and then just print those five or six frames,” Rowland recounted. It was a technology he was happy to see advance over the years. Not all technology was as easy to adapt to for Rowland,

though. As cyber crimes became more prominent, Rowland found he was referring more and more complaints to others within the Bureau who specialized in cyber security. It was a pivotal realization for Rowland, and he made the decision to retire.

Though he admits to occasionally missing the job, especially when high profile cases occur, he’s quite content with his current situation. Volunteering is a fulfilling past time for Paul Rowland – one that he looks forward to. “The highlight of my day now is coming out here and working with the animals and working with the people, they’re great people to work with, and being able to interact with some of the animals,” Rowland said affectionately. Though it isn’t the same excitement found in the adrenaline rush offered by the FBI, volunteer life has certainly proven to be an adventure that Paul Rowland happily embraces. It is obvious from anyone who meets him while visiting Oatland Island that Paul Rowland’s presence there has been thoroughly embraced as well.

“The highlight of my day now is coming out here and working with the animals and working with the people...”

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Toddler Tuesday

Bring your little ones to Oatland Island and discover nature together.

Toddler Tuesday is a program designed to introduce young children to their natural world.

Toddlers and adults will experience nature through themed activities including live animal encounters, wildlife nature walks, storytelling, fun songs, inter-active finger plays and creative crafts.

Programs are offered every Tuesday at 10:00 and 11:00. Registration is required and closes at 4:00 the Monday before each program.

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Some programs will include walking part of the nature trails. Please come prepared with comfortable walking shoes, your stroller or wagon, bug spray, nacks and whatever else you and your little ones may require.

Participants are welcome to walk the trails and visit all the animals after the program.

Oatland Island will share the latest news about their programs, craft ideas, outdoor activities, and fun facts about their amazing natural world on their blog.

The mission of the Island Wildlife Center

is to provide our guests with memothem make stronger connections

We achieve this mission • Providing a quality learning experiknowledgeable staff.

• Following the highest standards in • Modeling good conservation-mindpractices.

• Maintaining a safe, fun and engaging

Oatland of Savannah

• March 24 Celebrate Spring Warm rains, green grass and fields of flowers that is some of the reasons we love. Come learn what mother nature is up to this time of year.

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• March 31 Hip Hop Bunny Flop Just in time for Easter we will be studying rabbits. We’ll hop, wiggle our noses and learn how to take care of rabbits so that the Easter Bunny will take good care of us and fill our baskets with chocolate!

animal care. ed behaviors and

• April 7 Feelin’ like a Feline Bobcats have many similarities with our house cats. What is the same, and what is different? You don’t want to miss this cat treat!

rable experiences to help to the natural world.

environment for our guests.

• April 14 Buggin’ Out at Oatland Island Calling all 6 legged creatures! We will be celebrating insects at Toddler Tuesday this day. Don’t miss this

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toddler class; we will inspire your future entomologist.

At least we will enjoy hearing your tots using long, 5syllable words.

• April 21 Earth Day We will celebrate our healthy, diverse planet with an original earth art work. Remember, the Earth without ART is just “eh”…

• April 28 Ribbit Rescue It is Save the Frogs day.

We will learn all about frogs, the stages of their development and the troubles some species are having. We will even talk about ways we can save frogs.

Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling 395-1517 or online at www.oatlandkids. wordpress.com. Just be sure to register before 4pm the Monday before.

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hen you first meet Deborah McIncrow, you feel like you have been friends with her for years. She has an easy personality, a winning smile and she leads you into her conversation like she is in control - and you have no idea, but she is.

Then again, it seems like people are always in control of a conversation about something they are passionate about. And Debby, as she is known by to her friends, is very passionate about the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market.

Debby is a resident of Wilmington Island.

She and her family moved to the Savannah area from Cooperstown, New York.

Back in the summer of 2012, Debby recalls, “We had a lot of bad things going on back then. Every time you turned on the TV, all you heard was bad news. I hated it.”

But, out of that discontent, a really amazing thing happened. Debby started having flashbacks of the Farmers’ Market back in Cooperstown. She remembered how much fun she and her family had there, and what a sense of community the Farmers’ Market had.

“So, I thought, why don’t we have a market here? Why don’t we have this positive influence in our community?” questioned Debby.

She decided to do more than question her thoughts, she chose to do something about it. On a secret mission, Debby invited 25 people over to her house for a glass of wine. Once everyone arrived, she made her announcement. She told all of them she had invited them there to tell them about starting a local Farmers’ Market and asked for their help.

Her guests were very accepting to the idea and more than gracious to offer support and help. From that point forward, they worked diligently. They knocked on every door, cut through some red tape, wrote every check they had to….and, they opened what we now know as the Wilmington Island Farmers’

Market story by julie hales

photos by susan deloach

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Market.

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market has become a local favorite in a very short period of time. It is a warm, welcoming, happy place for you and your entire family to come and mingle.

There are lots of healthy local food choices from fresh picked produce, picked the day before market, to fresh baked goods, baked in someone’s home and brought straight out on Saturday morning.

There are also some farmers that grow organically, and a meat vendor with no injectables whatsoever into their animals.

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market is clean, it’s fresh, and it’s more than just shopping.

The WIFM is about building that relationship with your grower. And, it is about building positive influences in our community.

The WIFM reaches out to other non-profit organizations in the community. They invite them to come and be a part of the market each week.

Also, the WIFM has partnered with the Inner City Shelter. Each week, as the market closes down for the day, the wonderful vendors donate their perishable items left over. The items are gathered by volunteers and delivered directly to the shelter at market day end.

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market is located in the parking lot at Islands Community Church. One of the pastors of the church, Jim Bulluck, told Debby back in the winter of 2012, that they were not building just a market. They were building a gathering place for the community.

And, that they have! The market attracts both young and old, singles and families. It is a great place for the local people to come shopping, bring the kids for activities, listen to some live entertainment….and just visit with their neighbors.

“One of my favorite things to see on Saturday morning is the young families bringing their little red wagons, pulling their young children,” says Debby. The WIFM is going to be carried on by the next generation. Debby adds, “When we’re all in heaven, we can look down and see that the market will still be running on a Saturday morning.”

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In an effort to expand our operational, educational and entertainment efforts, we are turning to members of our community for support to ensure our continued success.

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Deborah McIncrow, Founder of Wilmington Island Framers’ Market

“Members of the Market” receive recognition on the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market notice board, website, and Facebook page.

We invite you to join us as a monthly sponsor of the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market. We are turning to local businesses for support to help cover the monthly operating expenses for the market. The operating expenses include: facility maintenance, pest control, landscaping, restroom facilities, insurance, marketing materials, and supplies.

Looking for Volunteers The spring session of the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market has begun and we are so thankful for one very important thing: our volunteers!

We are seeking volunteers to help us with our Spring market dates. Our fall shifts are 8-11am and 11-2pm.

For more information about sponsorship and volunteering, please look at our website: www.wifarmersmarket.org

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There’s always something fun to do at The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market!

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market (WIFM) is held every Saturday rain or shine from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This outdoor market sets up in the parking lot of the Islands Community Church located at 111 Walthour Road in Wilmington Island. Come by for one of our many onsite programs including: • An Artisans Market on the First Saturday of every month to accommodate local artists and craftsmen.

• Guest Chefs join us to demonstrate ways to use your market bounty to its fullest.

• Local non-profit groups, special guests and musical guests also provide unique entertainment opportunities.

• Story time for kids of all ages.

• Crafty Corner on the last Saturday of the month.

• Monthly Charitable Organizations whom we partner up with to collect donations for.

Market Hours: Spring Session: March 7 through June 27 (Saturday’s Only) Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Story Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m.

• Special Guest: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

• Musical Guest 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Guest Chef: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

• Crafty Corner: Last Saturday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Artisan Vendors: First Saturday of every Month from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Islands Community Church 111 Walthour Road, Wilmington Island

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J A N L E V I N E R & T H E T Y B E E I S L A N D YO U T H CO U N -

TO M O R R O W ’S L E A D E R S G E T T I N G P R E -

TOstory by katrice williams

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t has become increasingly evident that today’s youth are better prepared for tomorrow’s endeavors than ever before. The Tybee Island Youth Council is a marvelous example of this. The council, which was created by Ms. Jan LeViner, the Tybee Island Municipal City Clerk, was recently formed this past January. Understanding and appreciating the importance of government, Ms. LeViner sought to create an organization of young, future leaders with some interest in government and those with a desire to pursue future

careers in it. She wanted to give them the opportunity to get involved in their local government while actively learning all about it.

Ms. LeViner created The Tybee Island Youth Council as part of her master’s program project for city clerk; she was appointed by Mayor Buelterman and Council to serve as the director of the young group. She, initially, had no idea that it would be so rewarding. There are only a few requirements for children who are interested in joining the council.

Those wishing to become members must

be a resident of Tybee Island or attend the Tybee Island Maritime Academy. Additionally, all members must be in either 4th or 5th grade, which is quite different from the Savannah Youth Council that’s made up of only 8th graders. Tybee’s ten member council is the youngest youth council in the entire county and one of the youngest in the state.

As the city clerk, Ms. LeViner definitely has plenty to keep her busy, especially with all the growth that Tybee has experienced over the past few years.

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Clockwise startig at top: Installation on January 15, 2015; Mayor Buelterman administering the Oath of Office — with Paul Wolff; Ms. Jan LeViner, the Tybee Island Municipal City Clerk; With the Governor — at Georgia State Capitol; At Martin Luther King Jr. Birthplace and Memorial; At Georgia State Capitol.

appeal to visitors, so quality improvements and necessary changes are consistently implemented for the overall betterment of Tybee. Ms. LeViner states, “We try to provide a safe, comfortable place for people to visit.” There is surely a lot for visitors to be excited about on the island. Whether watching great parades and festivals or dining at one of the fabulous eateries, there is something for almost anyone to do and enjoy from season to season. Regarding the local government’s responsibility in providing and maintaining all of this, Ms. LeViner remarks, “We don’t have an off-season.” Consequently, it seems that the youth council is sure to have quite a bit to take part in.

The Tybee Island Youth Council’s primary objective is to see how they can better Tybee Island. In fact, they have already started to discuss many significant issues. Some of the goals that they want

to work toward include: raising money for a hospital on the island, raising money for cancer treatment and awareness, and combating island litter issues. These young people truly realize the importance of such issues and are learning realistic approaches to handle each one.

In order for the members to have practical experience, the youth council is structured to be an exact replica of The Tybee Island City Council. Whether hearing the meeting called to order, experiencing the invocation or even listening to announcements, the young people are able to attend and experience actual council meetings.

They can even discuss their ideas and views with the mayor and council, who gives them beneficial feedback concerning the issues. They are able to understand what goes into decision-making and how ideas are implemented, which allows them to have a good comprehension of things.

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Ms. LeViner declares, “Kids are like sponges; they want to learn.” She knows that children are our future. Despite all of her numerous responsibilities as a city clerk, she still desires to diligently and dutifully lead the Tybee Island Youth Council. She admits, “Yeah, I like working with them.”

Ms. LeViner wants the kids to be both personally and professionally prepared for the world in which they live. She even made business cards for each child on the council. Yes, 4th graders actually have business cards…how remarkable! The children are being taught professional skills like networking. Ms. LeViner knows that such an important skill is vital in today’s society. She states, “You got to teach them the importance of networking.” This group is getting a lot of valuable lessons that will last a lifetime, and they are not taking them lightly. Some of the kids already have some very impressive plans for the future.

Jan LeViner

Two of the members want to become state senators and one member told Ms. LeViner that she wants to be a council secretary, after assuring her that she is an incredibly organized person.

The kids have also come to realize that membership has its rewards. The children recently accompanied the Savannah Youth Commission and Savannah Youth Council on a trip to Atlanta for Savannah Day. While in Atlanta, they met Governor Nathan Deal. The kids were very prepared for their encounter. Ms. LeViner states, “They gave the governor their business cards, and he was so gracious.” The group was also able to meet and interact with several other city officials who were very moved by the boys and girls. The council was even permitted to sit in on a real senate proceeding. The senators were so impressed with the young group that they gave them a standing ovation after formally recog-

nizing them. Before leaving the area, the kids enjoyed a visit to the Jimmy Carter Library and Martin Luther King Center.

Concerning the opportunity she has to lead this intelligent and dynamic group of boys and girls, Ms. LeViner says, “It’s a big deal.” She later remarks, “Yeah, it’s exciting.” The kids also plan to march in the upcoming Tybee Island Irish Heritage Parade. They are preparing to participate in various other activities and ceremonies in the surrounding areas as well.

Going forward, Ms. LeViner has plans to expand her group in the coming years.

Being that the council currently includes only 4th and 5th graders, she is aware that the 5th graders will go on to middle school next year. This means that they will not attend Tybee Island Maritime Academy any longer, which is one of the requirements for council membership. Therefore, she plans to extend the council to include 6th

graders next year while doing the same the following year for 7th graders. Afterwards, the youth council members can go on to be a part of the Savannah Youth Council if they choose. Ms. LeViner knows that this will allow the very core group of students to remain on the council. They can experience even more growth and development; this will also give them the opportunity to mentor younger children that may join in the future.

The Tybee Island Youth Council seems to have a very bright future. It is a tremendous advantage for kids to have so many worthwhile experiences and learn so many priceless skills at such young ages. However, it is equally advantageous for any adult who has the privilege of meeting these young leaders of tomorrow.

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Who’s The Boss?

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story by mary ellen thompson

ulie Hales is the owner and publisher of this magazine.

She is our leader. She is the woman who has the final say over our pens and photographs.

Julie laughingly told us once, “Everyone’s idea of a publisher is a big man, sitting behind a desk wearing a hat, chewing on a cigar and drinking a bottle of liquor, because that is what they saw in old movies.” However, that stereotypical image is far from the truth. In the industry today, publishers come from all walks of life. In Julie’s words, “Print media has changed in many ways over the years; anyone with the knowledge, and the desire and passion to tell the stories can sit behind my desk.” That passion is what has driven Julie Hales.

Passion and hard work combined, the person we at the magazine find Julie to be, is a determined woman not afraid to get her hands dirty. Julie is energetic and extremely hardworking. However, those things having been said, she is also funny and charming and a pleasure to have as our publisher because she truly cares and is eminently fair.

Classically, Julie fell in love with journalism in high school when she was on the newspaper staff at Effingham County High School in her junior and senior years. She served as the

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photo by susan deloach Sports Editor her senior year, writing several award winning articles. That experience paved the way for launching herself into the world of publishing.

After graduating from high school, Julie attended Armstrong State College in Savannah. Her mother and father had their hearts set on Julie going to college, so she agreed to their wishes, despite the fact the working world was already calling her name. Julie won several scholarships that covered all of her tuition and books, but she still opted for a part time job to cover her personal expenses. After five semesters, Julie sought greener pastures. With her ingrained self-assurance and enterprising quest to do what she loved, Julie left college for a job that promised a quench to her appetite for print she had been missing.

For the next thirteen years, Julie worked for a manufacturing company in Savannah. There, her tasks were many; she began by writing the instruction manuals for the equipment they manufactured. She handled all the layout for the books, brochures and marketing pieces. She even ran an offset press since the company did their printing in house. Eventually, inside sales of the equipment was added to her list of duties, and later a promotion to

office manager was awarded. Little did Julie know at the time, sales would become her next passion.

In 1996, Julie found the perfect opportunity to forge her two passions. She went to work for the Effingham Herald, owned by Morris Newspaper Corporation. She started out as an advertising sales rep and was later promoted to Advertising Manager, and then to Advertising Director.

Morris Newspaper Corporation is a mogul in the print industry who owned over 150 publications in the United States and the Caribbean during Julie’s tenure with them. MNC held annual sales competitions. Julie says, “I was very fortunate to be a success in the newspaper business. In the last six of my ten years with MNC, I won their National Sales Title. In 2004, I was named Georgia Press Association Salesperson of the Year. In 2005, I was the first inductee into the Morris Newspaper Corporation Advertising Hall of Fame” Julie sits back and chuckles as she adds, “And in 2006, I quit!”

When asked about her departure from MNC, Julie gives it very little thought, it was obvious she knew that answer like the back of her hand. “As much as I enjoyed what I did, there was something missing. Working for a local newspaper, I felt as if we were not doing our community justice. I would constantly go to my publisher practically begging to start printing feature articles on the people in our community. I would make my “sales pitch” sound as positive as I possibly could, but I never made the sale. I was always told, ‘Bad news sells newspapers,’ Julie answered in a regretful tone.

In March of 2006, Julie started her own publishing company, Independence Day Publishing, Inc. She has been asked many times, “Why Independence Day Publishing?” Julie’s face lights up and a big grin appears as she answers, “The name of the business just spoke for who I was and what I believed in at the time, my independence from corporate America. And, my desire to be able to publish positive community features.”

Julie Hales had a dream, and she had just taken the first step to set her course. Her vision of beginning a community magazine was about to come to life.

“I knew I had pretty much stepped out of a great job, you know, the kind with the guaranteed paycheck each week. The old adage about a “wing and a prayer” sums up the beginning of this company. With a new business bank account with only $300 in it, it was time to get to work. I knew I needed funding, and the best way I felt to get it was to use the experience I had gained through my years in the newspaper business. So, off I went to secure our first job, which I landed on the very first day of opening the business, a Membership Directory fora local Chamber of Commerce.

Selling it was easy, and putting it together was a breeze.” Julie’s drive to pursue her dream did not slow down. Two other specialty publications quickly followed suit. She then took her profits from these three publications and began her very first community magazine.

Effingham Magazine launched in November of 2006, in the community where Julie was raised. Her second publication, Pooler Magazine, followed immediately in December of 2006. Not slowing down to breathe, her third publication, Richmond Hill Magazine, started one month later, in January of 2007. When asked why three magazines in three months, she laughs and says, “Call me crazy!”

Julie waited three years before beginning another magazine, hence, the birth of Beaufort Lifestyle. When asked, “Why Beaufort?” Julie responds, “I originally started researching the Bluffton area. Then I did a little research on Hilton Head. Neither place gave me the community feel I was looking for. A friend told me

I should take a ride into Beaufort to see what it was about. I did and found just what I was looking for, a very community oriented area.” Needless to say, Beaufort Lifestyle formed life and launched in October of 2009.

Now, five and a half years later, Julie is at it again. Chatham Isles Living is the next baby in her somewhat already crowded cradle. But, crowded never bothered her….she just keeps on going.

“I have been wanting to do a magazine on these islands since the day I opened my business. Growing up in this area, Tybee is the beach I always went to as a kid. I grew up riding these roads that connect Effingham County to the Chatham Islands. This is home to me,” Julie responds as she is asked what prompted her decision for her newest creation.

She adds, “I feel like we can bring something to these islands that they have been missing – a good, solid community magazine.

One that will highlight the people who make things happen. And, also a publication that will target these areas, areas that have been hard to target for the lack of a publication that is distributed solely on these islands. And, at the same time, give the residents a community magazine they can call their own.”

Julie’s commitment to supporting her community has extended far beyond publishing magazines. She’s been involved on every level of volunteering and supporting many organizations. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, especially to organizations that serve those in need.

Some of the work she has done includes founding the WAAK (We’re All About Kids) Optimist Club of Effingham, a club focused on helping underprivileged children.

In 2006, Julie was named “Volunteer of the Year” in Effingham County for her efforts in establishing a mentoring program in the elementary school system for underprivileged children. She recently finished her 12th year on the Effingham County United Way Board of Directors, serving as their campaign chair for two of those years.

She was again named “Volunteer of the Year” in 2010 for her efforts in leading the United Way campaign in raising the most money in the history of the campaign.

Be it the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the recreation department, the Victim Witness Assistance Program, Dragon Boat Beaufort, Effingham Family Promise, various Chamber of Commerce committees or women’s business organizations, Julie is there. “Volunteering has always been a big part of my life. It is a way I feel I can give back to the community,” says Julie.

Julie is always looking for fresh ideas and new sections and pages to create in her publications. She welcomes you to email her any thoughts or story ideas you may have to Julie@idpmagazines. com.

She says, “I do hope the people of the islands will enjoy reading our magazines as much as we enjoy creating them. And, we do hope you will tell us about all the great people you feel deserve a feature on our pages.”

Like all good stories, this one includes a great cast of characters, a beautiful setting and many chapters yet to come. Julie stresses, “Nobody can do this alone. I have a fantastic team! I owe a lot to my staff for their loyalty and dedication. As our slogan at IDP says, ‘Teamwork Makes The Dream Work.’ We are a team, each and every one playing an important role, each and every one fulfilling a dream.” Julie goes on, “We are always evolving and doing our best to be responsive to what our readers want in a community magazine.” So keep reading – you never know what you’ll find between the on the pages of Chatham Isles Living. www.ChathamIslesLiving.com | March/April 2015

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Joe Ebberwein:

ScenesfortheSoul “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” - Cistercian Monk, Thomas Merton story by kathryn vandenhouten

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oseph Ebberwein has been living on Wilmington Island most of his life. Growing up near the marshes and rivers, he has always had a passion for all things coastal. He never dreamed he would one day be painting such coastal scenes.

He is a CPA by trade, and he has worked in health care management for the last twenty-five years. And then, six years ago, Ebberwein started taking informal lessons from a friend and SCAD graduate, Margaret Chouest. He was as shocked as anyone when he discovered his innate talent for painting. “It wasn’t anything I imagined I would do,” he says.

His paintings are exquisite. With a style reminiscent of the Impressionists, Ebberwein masterfully creates coastal scenes of The Low Country. Standing before his work, one would never guess that he has no formal training, let alone that he only started painting in his forties!

“Once I started painting, I really couldn’t stop, and it was just incredibly rewarding and incredibly relaxing,” Ebberwein says. He has painted beautiful likenesses of the Savannah Bridge, ships coming into port, and multiple lifelike paintings of the ocean. The beauty of the coast is one of his most beloved themes.

“I’ve got kind of a heritage of the coast and of the river,” says Ebberwein. Whether he is driving over the bridges on his way to work, watching the sun set or rise over the ocean, or just seeing the mist on the marsh, he takes in the beauty around him every day. “It’s very inspirational living on the island,” he adds.

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Since 2008, Ebberwein has painted nearly a hundred pieces. And even though he is a fairly new painter, his paintings sell quite well. Lisa Covino is an owner of one of his earlier paintings, and she is a huge fan of his artwork.

“To know that he is so extremely talented and he just so recently started—his art is just beautiful,” she says.

One of his most beloved paintings, Turquoise Ocean, depicts the ocean under a lovely setting sun. The picture is on the popular website, Pinterest, and has been pinned over two thousand times.

“I’m the proud owner of three Joseph Ebberwein paintings,” says Jon Cohen, a patron and friend of Ebberwein’s.

He is also the lucky owner of Turquoise Ocean.

Cohen’s mother bought him the much admired painting shortly before she passed away, which makes the painting even more special. “Joseph’s use of colors and brush strokes draws you into the way he sees the world,” says Cohen. “It is a world that celebrates the holiness within the mundane world around us.”

The beauty of the mundane is, indeed, spiritual for Ebberwein. “I do think that creating art and even the experience of viewing art is a spiritual one,” he says.

Recently, he visited a Pittsburgh museum, where he viewed the last painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Wheat Fields after the Rain. “For me, that was extremely powerful to know that he stood before that canvas and painted that painting just days before he died at a very young age,” he says. “So I know there’s a connection there, spiritually and emotionally, to works of art.”

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Spirituality, for Ebberwein, is even more important than art.

In addition to his artistic talents, he is also a lay minister. He earned his Masters in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University in New Orleans, and in 1999 he founded Hands of Christ Ministries in Savannah. His ministry offers prayer and community outreach to people in need.

He and his wife, Hope, are also co-owners of Saints and Shamrocks in downtown Savannah. It is a popular little shop, especially on Saint Patrick’s day, and some of Ebberwein’s paintings and prints are exhibited and for sale there as well.

In addition to his store, his ministry and his painting, Ebberwein recently started his own health care consulting company, Longitudinal Health, in 2014. To say he is busy would certainly be an understatement. But even with his busy lifestyle, he tries to paint a couple days a week.

“I would love, eventually, just to paint,” says Ebberwein.

“But I’m not there yet. If I won the lottery, I’d be painting full time,” he adds with a laugh.

This minister has a great sense of humor. He loves to have fun, which is why he and fellow painter, Ann Lutz, started Canvas and Chianti. Instead of the traditional art parties at a gallery, Canvas and Chianti brings the art party to the people.

“The host provides the food and beverages, and we bring all the supplies, canvases and paints,” he says. “We have a couple of hours of just pure fun and creativity, and people leave with a 16’ by 20’ painting that they’ve created.”

One of the most recent parties by Canvas and Chianti was hosted by none other than Paula Deen. “We had a night of painting at Paula Deen’s house and had a wonderful time,” says Ebberwein. “Everyone was just extremely creative, and everyone had an enjoyable evening and left with their own creation.”

Deen appeared to be having a wonderful time painting with her friends; she shared pictures of the party on her Facebook page.

Ebberwein never imagined that he would be so successful as an artist, but he maintains that he could not have done it alone.

He says his wife is his biggest cheerleader and supporter, and he cannot say enough about his art mentor, Margaret Chouest.

And he thanks God for it all. “I think we’re all created to be unique and use the talents and the gifts we have,” he says. “So I thank Him often and always for being able to use that talent that I didn’t even really know existed.”

Though he may not have an art degree or formal education in painting, Ebberwein is ever the artist. He is constantly studying the masters like Monet, Van Gogh and Wyeth, and he never misses an opportunity to visit a museum. It is his study of the world around him, however, that makes him an artist.

Ebberwein always tells beginning artists that they just might surprise themselves at how good they are. After all, it happened to him. “Don’t say you can’t do it until you really try, because I would have never thought that I would be painting at 51 years old, but once I started it was really a passion that I didn’t even know was there.”

He finds painting so relaxing and therapeutic that he says the only difficult part of the process is knowing when it to stop.

Perfection doesn’t exist in the painter’s mind, so knowing when to quit can be a process in itself. He often has other artists critique his work, and he says his favorite words are, “sign it,” which means it is done.

Fittingly, Ebberwein’s favorite quote is by Cistercian Monk, Thomas Merton. He said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Even though it took a while, he has finally found the innate talent that God gave him, and that is the best discovery of all.

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ristin Brookshire­ Brown, the creator of “It’s Island Time”, the Facebook page that is dedicated to happenings on Whitemarsh, Wilmington, Tybee, Talahi, and Skidaway Island, is an Associate Broker at Century 21 Fox Properties in Savannah Georgia where she was born and raised. After living in Florida for a few years, she chose to come back to her hometown to raise her five children who range in age from seven to twenty­one.

Kristin is involved in the schools and community and she donates a portion of each sale to the Ronald McDonald house, Savannah Crime Stoppers, Hospice Savannah and the Humane Society of Greater Savannah. She is a member of the Savannah Area Board of Realtors, the Distinguished Sales Society, and has practiced real estate for over fifteen years. Licensed in both Georgia and Florida, Kristin is proud to serve those who serve Our Country by specializing in Military Relocation as a Certified Network Affinity Specialist with CARTUS and USAA. Additionally, she has hand­selected a team that is designed to support her and her clientele throughout real estate transactions to make the expe-

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As a Century 21 agent, she is committed to exemplifying the gold standard by providing only the best for her clients, a practice that has resulted in many of her clientele becoming return customers. She attributes her success to dedication, strategic advertising, the ability to observe and adapt to changing market conditions and her hard­working team. Kristin also devotes time throughout the year to continuing education in real estate to ensure that she is informed of any changing laws or regulations so that she can stay ahead of the game. Kristin invites anyone with real estate questions to give her a call, text or email. She offers free services like Comparative Market Analyses to determine the val-

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Lisa’s at Home is a fabulous furniture store specializing in re-painted furniture. Each piece has been hand painted with the most amazing colors and designs.

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Homeowners should consider refinancing if they would like to reduce their term and lower their payments.

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ProTect Painters is a locally owned business that serves Chatham and Effingham County, The Islands, and The Low Country.

Owner Dan DeYoung is dedicated to providing customers with the quality painting service they deserve. His team is staffed with trained, knowledgeable painters focused on making the customer’s painting experience an exceptional one. The company’s core values are to provide legendary customer service, deliver exceptional value, make the communities they serve a better place to live, never stop improving and innovating, and always conduct themselves as professionals.

ProTect Painters specializes in both residential interior and exterior painting, as well as commercial painting services. They are well known and highly praised for their professionalism and quality. The extensive prep work they put into each job ensures that every job is fully complete and won’t need to be revisited for several years. Thanks to their confidence in their work, every customer is provided with a two-year warranty on workmanship and materials.

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When you hire ProTect Painters for interior painting, you can expect their professional painters to bring the right equipment, do extensive prep work, and to execute the job for long-lasting results. Their team will perform room setup, room preparation, painting and a final inspection. They will be happy to use the paint brand you choose, and even aid you in selecting the perfect color for the project.

While the exterior painting preparation differs from interior, you can be sure your exterior home painting project will be handled with the same professionalism and care. ProTect Painters will prep your home for painting by washing the surface, protecting your landscape, scraping, and priming. Once the painting is complete, a final inspection is performed. They will also assist in choosing exterior paint colors if requested.

ProTect Painters franchises offer commercial painting services in addition to interior and exterior house painting. ProTect Painters is the perfect choice for commercial painting because they can mobilize highly skilled, uniformed teams to meet your turnaround time in a quality controlled environment. They are available for new construction, apartment, condo, and multi-unit painting.

Whether it’s interior, exterior or commercial painting that you need this spring, give Dan DeYoung and his team of professional painters a call. They are ready to work with you to deliver exactly what you are looking for, and they will stand by the quality of their work.

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As a top producer, Tonja knows the importance of making sure the loan process goes as smoothly and easily as possible for all of her clients.

Tonja and her assistant, Vicki Howard, are always available to answer any of your questions. “Buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person can make in their lifetime. Making sure we put

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P L A C E S TO E AT & D R I N K O N T H E I S L A N D S

North Beach Bar & Grill

A Tantalizing Taste of Tybee

story by katrice williams products shelf-life can often be very indicative of its overall quality. Quite similarly, quality restaurants tend to have an obvious degree of staying power. In an era where many restaurants are here today and gone tomorrow, Tybee Island’s very own North Beach Bar and Grill is surely a diamond in the rough. It boasts over twenty years in the industry.

Mr. George Spriggs is the founder and co-owner of North Beach Bar and Grill. He partnered in ownership with Ms. Kathryn Williams in late 2009, after a long-term business partnership with the previous co-founder and co-owner had recently dissolved.

George opened the restaurant back in 1993 under the name North Beach Grill, which later changed to North Beach Bar and Grill in 2010. George was surely no newcomer to the food and beverage industry having acquired a plethora of previous experience in other locations, including venues on Hilton Head Island.

Prior to purchasing the restaurant in 1993, George remembers contemplating over the very huge decision to start his own business. He recalls the first time he laid eyes on the building, commenting, “I saw what was then a little gray building sitting in the sand leaning to one side; I saw a vision for it.”

photos by susan deloach Since its inception, North Beach Bar and Grill has undergone several noteworthy, value-added renovations. The restaurant has had numerous additions to its structure; however, one of the biggest changes included the kitchen being enlarged from 200 square feet to about 1000 square feet! Additionally, the facility was not started as a full-scale restaurant. “It was originally suppose to be a little snack shack or concession stand,” remarks George. It began with a very small menu. However, product quality was always a huge focal point and was never compromised regardless of the length of the menu. George points out, “We concentrated on making sure that those items were just excellent.” In fact, George mentions the restaurant’s primary motto, “100% out of the kitchen, 100% of the time.” He adds, “We thought if we could do that, then everything else would fall into place.” Overtime, North Beach Bar and Grill acquired a reputation for their quality products and excellent service. Hence, it soon became a fully established restaurant.

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memorable experience. The restaurant is known for its mouthwatering Caribbean Cuisine and relaxed environment. Concerning this, George says, “I think what has stayed consistent is that this is a pretty laid back place; it’s a place to chill, relax and hang out all day.” He feels that the restaurant has truly maintained that appeal. Upon entering the establishment, guests often hear soft, Caribbean melodies. Regarding the choice of music, George notes, “We did not want to alienate guests by playing a particular genre.” He goes on to explain that the laid back beat and appeal of Caribbean-Reggae music “fits the bill” for various age groups and cultures. The Caribbean-based menu only adds to the distinct feel and personality of North Beach Bar and Grill. However, the menu also includes several seafood and southern dishes for the more down-home appetites. Despite some noteworthy item changes, North Beach Bar and Grill has had many of its same menu items since its start. George declares, “It’s rare to find a place where something has been on the menu for twenty years or longer.”

Some of the long-time, savory dishes include the jerk chicken, jerk pork, red beans & rice and crab cakes. The cooks at North Beach

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take pleasure in producing very high caliber foods each day. They use an array of seasonings and special ingredients, which assures that dishes will be flavorful. Even a simple hamburger becomes a work of art. About this, George insists, “It’s not just a piece of meat that’s thrown on the grill…five seasonings go into it.”

It’s beyond evident that George has a thorough and impressive knowledge about foods that are sure to please the palate. That may be largely due to the fact that he, himself, was the restaurant’s head chef prior to 2006. Afterward, a new, head chef was recruited who had extensive culinary experience in both the U.S. and Europe.

The staff at North Beach Bar and Grill has always been expected to take a great deal of pride in the dishes that they serve to guests. George asserts, “The food has remained consistent.”

He goes on to say, “Overall, on a day-to-day basis, you can come here and the quality of the product is going to be as good, if not better, than the last time you visited.” George and Kathryn are very involved in all aspects of the business. They feel that consistently taking an active role in daily affairs, regardless of how large

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or small, give them an opportunity to clearly see how well things are going with their products and services. Regarding this, George says, “We’re very meticulous about that, and we keep a good, watchful eye over that.” Even the staff members seem to have a vested interest in the overall success of the restaurant. Prior to hiring anyone, George remembers thinking, “What we need are people who work well for this location in this particular community.” Many of the employees grew up in the area or somewhere nearby. This could be the reason for such an awesomely low employee turnover rate. The restaurant team seems to regard themselves as more of a family than a business. Everyone is a significant factor, and George knows that his employees are tremendously important. He states, “I try to concentrate on making sure that my rapport and my interactions with my employees are the kind that promote people first.” He adds, “After twenty years, what I have is a loyal employee base and people who are here simply because they want to be not because they have to be.” When asked about future goals, George confidently responds, “The goal is to see that it continues doing what it does because it does bring

a lot of enjoyment to a lot of people.”

The family at North Beach Bar and Grill understands that it is quite a feat to be in the restaurant business for over twenty years; it’s an accomplishment that they don’t take lightly. George has gotten to know many of his guests over the years. He mentions being there to see families develop and many children grow up.

He points out, “That’s why it’s remarkable.”

Moving forward, the North Beach Bar and Grill team desires to maintain the reputation of their restaurant, continue to deliver quality products and take advantage of any opportunity that may come along. Moreover, George mentions his own personal rule-of-thumb, thinking, “Whatever got you here, keep it going.”

He goes on to assertively state, “I think we do have a unique vibe here; I think you can feel it the moment you walk in the door.” He, additionally, suggests, “If you’re looking for a place that’s both a great dining experience and somewhat of an escape from the rigor of day-to-day life, then I encourage you to come out and experience what we offer here.” North Beach Bar and Grill truly does offer a tantalizing taste of Tybee.

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MathThat Makes Sense “Children don’t hate math. They do hate being confused and intimidated by math. With understanding comes passion, and with passion comes growth – a treasure is unlocked.”

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Mathnasium is a math learning center, where math is taught in a way that makes sense. The Mathnasium Method helps kids learn math in a way they understand it and enhances their love of learning.

These services are right at our fingertips. Aileen Clarkson opened her first franchise, Mathnasium of Savannah Islands four years ago. She now has three other locations - Savannah, Pooler and Bluffton, South Carolina.

Aileen compares coming to her learning center like going to a gym. But instead of pumping up their muscles, her young clients are intent on beefing up their brains — by honing their skills in mathematics and acquiring what Aileen calls “number sense.”

Her Mathnasium franchise, located next to Polka Dots at 107 Charlotte Drive on Whitemarsh Island serves kindergarten through 12th-graders in an after-school setting conducive to making math understandable and enjoyable.

“Children don’t hate math,” said Aileen, a native of Scotland who holds an Honors Degree in Mathematics for Business Analysis from Glasgow College, “They hate being confused by math. Once they start understanding it, they love it.”

In the process of promoting that understanding, Aileen starts by doing an assessment of a student’s abilities in math and determining any gaps in the student’s mathematical development. Based on that, a learning plan is designed, and prescriptive work is assigned.

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands takes pride in the attention they give their students, allowing individual instruction in a small-group setting with one teacher to no more than four students. The instructor explains math concepts, and the students respond by completing worksheets and playing math-related games.

“We use lots of games,” said Aileen,

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“and the worksheets are fun.” The instruction is aimed, she said, at “inspiring a love for math and numbers” with the goal of making the students “problem solvers” and “building confidence” in their mathematical abilities.

The Mathnasium Method isn’t a radical approach to learning; it’s intended, she said, to supplement what students are experiencing in the classroom and is “totally in line with the private and public school curriculum.”

Just like “going to a gym,” students attend Mathnasium at their own convenience. “You pay a set fee once a month and you have access to 3 hours of instruction per week. Sessions are drop-in, no appointments are necessary.” she says “so you can fit us in around your other activities”.

With hours from 2:30 to 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturdays and 12:00 to 3:00 on Sundays, Mathnasium makes it easy for their students to make time for their learning.

“We encourage them to come three times a week for an hour or twice a week for 90 minutes.” adds Aileen.

Their specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting. This unique approach enables them to effectively explain math concepts well and lend a helping hand to every student. Their tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn. Mathnasium also provides help to students preparing to take standardized tests such as SAT and ACT. Mathnasium instructors use a unique assessment process to determine (with great accuracy) exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, they design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts the student needs to master. Next, the instructors check progress along the way to make sure kids truly understand and retain the concepts they have been taught. The results are amazing. Kids will see measurable changes in attitude, confidence and school progress.

The instructors will also set aside time to provide homework help. They will help kids understand their homework assignments so they feel better prepared to complete the work at school.

The Mathnasium program provides the foundation and support for students to succeed at each stage. Elementary school students build their math foundation, mastering computation and problem solv-

ing with whole and rational numbers, and understanding number sense. Mathnasium even makes learning times tables fun!

Students in middle school continue to build strong math foundation, mastering “the how and why” (algebra readiness), helping with homework, and filling in gaps needed for advanced classes.

And the high School students fill in their foundational gaps, addressing different levels of knowledge from Algebra through Calulus, helping with test preparation and assisting with homework.

Mathnasium’s goal is to enhance your child’s math skills, understanding of math concepts and overall school performance. At the same time, they build confidence and help families see measurable progress. Their program provides consistency and flexibility.

Mathnasium of Savannah Islands also offers summer programs, private tutoring and free consultation.

Aileen and her family, husband John and two sons, Conor and Calum, lived on Wilmington for a year in 2005 after they moved to Savannah from the British Isles so that John could work at Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. as a contract engineer.

After his stint here was finished, the Clarksons moved back to the Manchester area in England, but, as 2007 dawned, they had decided to return to Savannah. “We missed the climate,” said Aileen, “and we just liked the slower-paced lifestyle here.

We didn’t think the kids would want to come back, but we sat down as a family, and it was a unanimous decision.”

In 2000, Aileen started teaching math at a learning center and then at a community college in England.

She served as a substitute teacher at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington after they returned here in June 2007.

According to Aileen, a change in John’s

visa status in October of 2009 prohibited her from working. But she could be allowed to start her own business. That led, in part, to her becoming a Mathnasium franchisee owner.

Her other motivation for opening her new business, of course, was her longtime love of math and her desire to foster that love in others.

Aileen researched education franchises for over two years and realized the Mathnasium method matched her own way of teaching perfectly. She is excited to bring Mathnasium to our area, and to partner with the local schools to build strong math students by “making math make sense”.

For more information on Mathnasium of Savannah Islands and a schedule of fees, contact Aileen Clarkson at (912) 898-3700 or email her at savannahislands@mathnasium.com. Their website is www.mathnasium.com.

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