Tybee Breeze August 2012

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The author and his wife Doris are winter visitors to Tybee Island, staying at their son and daughter in-laws cottage “Tybee Tides” on Venetian Drive. Last winter Mary Beth Michaud purchased a railroad car bench seat that is believed to be from the early mule drawn streetcar that transported guests from the steamboat pier to the Ocean House Hotel in 1876. This sparked the author to research early transportation to the island, resulting in this article that first appeared in The Right Way, a quarterly publication of the Central Georgia Railway Historical Society. The author is seeking more information and pictures of the Tybee Island Streetcar that preceded the Central of Georgia train to the island from savannah.

The year was 1911, and a ticket on the Central of Georgia train that ran between Savannah and Tybee Island would have cost you the grand sum of eighteen cents (just a bit over $5.00 in today’s dollars). It was a 45-minute to one-hour ride that carried you to the popular island resort.

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While the rail line actually opened in 1887, the planning stages go back to the early 1870s, when the Tybee Improvement Company was initiated to develop the island as a seaside resort. A steamship made the trip from Savannah to Tybee Island on a daily basis beginning in 1873, and plans were developed to offer building lots for seasonal cottages. To accommodate the tourists arriving by steamship to spend a few days, the Tybee Improvement Company constructed the 40-room Ocean House Hotel, and to transport guests from the steamship pier a wooden tramway was built. A horse- or mule-drawn streetcar ran along Main Street (now Butler Avenue) to the hotel. The hotel and the

tramway both began operations in 1876, and within a few years the development of Tybee as a seaside resort was well established, with dancing pavilions, bath houses, boarding houses, and summer cottages constructed close to the hotel at the beachfront. Residents of polluted cities sought refuge at the beaches for summertime getaways, as the saltwater breezes were believed to be a remedy for various ailments including asthma and numerous allergies.

thE SAvAnnAh & tybEE rAIlwAyControlling interest in Tybee Island was purchased in 1885 by Daniel G. Purse, a Savannah entrepreneur who recognized the growing potential that the island offered as a major seaside resort. He saw the limiting factors of transportation to the island by steamship and formed a group of investors

to develop a railroad to Tybee Island. He had already changed the operation of the island streetcar from being powered by mules to a steam locomotive, and he was convinced that a rail line between Savannah and Tybee was the answer to further development of the island resort. The idea had been considered several years prior, but was regarded by most people as simply too costly and not at all practical. Captain Purse, however, was a man of vision and was convinced that it was a sound plan. Purse and a small group incorporated their company in late 1885. After receiving a

The stock certificate for the Savannah and Tybee Railway dated July 31, 1888 is for 119 shares for William Kehoe. Note that it is signed by D.G. Purse.

(Collection of The Central of Georgia Railway Historical Society)

COVER PHOTO: Central of Georgia 4-4-0 No. 1558 is shown with a freight train at

Tybee Island, GA, around 1915. (Photographer unknown, Collection of Ed Mims)


charter for the Savannah & Tybee Railway, Purse secured the services of a prominent railroad contractor to construct the line, setting a completion date of April 1, 1887.

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Construction of the Savannah & Tybee Railway began in August of 1886. Unfortunately, there were a number of obstacles to be overcome in order to make this plan a reality. Much of the low marshland along the planned route was covered with water at high tide. Additionally, St. Augustine Creek and Lazaretto Creek, both of which had to be crossed, were much larger waterways than their names might imply, requiring more substantial bridges. The construction of causeways, trestles, and bridges added to delays and work fell behind, with no possibility of meeting the April deadline. The company extended the deadline, but the contractor simply abandoned the project. Construction was quickly transferred to a second party who, in spite of the difficulties,

was able to complete the laying of track within 20 days so that there would be minimal loss of early season tourist trade. The first train to Tybee Island made the run on July 18, 1887. In the original contractor’s haste to

complete the job, some sections of the 18-mile line had very minimal, substandard embankments. Before these sections could be improved, high tides and flooding

destroyed a stretch of trackage on McQueen’s Island, bringing the 1887 season to a halt. By November of that year, however, the roadbed had been repaired and construction was completed.

A rEorgAnIzAtIonThe delays in construction caused some of the investors to have second thoughts about this enterprise, and some legal action was taken against the railroad for unpaid bills. The bondholders then filed for protection under Chapter 11, resulting in a public auction of the Savannah & Tybee Railway in 1890. The line was then reorganized as the Savannah & Atlantic Railroad, a subsidiary of the Central Rail Road & Banking Company of Georgia, predecessor of the Central of Georgia Railway, eventually becoming the CofGa’s Tybee Branch.

These two undated postcard views, likely from the early 1900’s show passengers at the CofGa’s Depot on Tybee Island. Normal for the era, most of the men are wearing suits and most of the ladies are wearing long skirts!

(Both from the collection of Les Winn, courtesy of the THE RIGHT WAY)

This map from a 1915 Tybee timetable shows the general

route of the Savannah & Tybee Railway (later the CofGa’s Tybee Branch) from Savannah to Tybee Island. Both St. Augustine Creek

and Lazaretto Creek are large navigable waterways. (Collection of The Central of Georgia Railway

Historical Society)


thE MArSh hEnThe train from Savannah to Tybee Island, sometimes locally referred to as “The Marsh Hen”, was very popular with Savannah area residents and tourists alike, making six or more trips daily during the season from May to September, and a reduced schedule during the off season. On the Savannah end of the line, trains arrived and departed from the Tybee Depot at the corner of Randolph Street and President Street. (The Tybee Branch was connected to the CofGa’s other Savannah trackage by means of the River Street tracks and Bay Street Yard.) There were several stations, some of which were flagstops, along the 18-mile line to Tybee Island. The Tybee Branch also served Fort Screven, a coastal military defense installation built in 1898, transporting

both men and supplies. A turntable at Inlet, the end of the line, allowed locomotives to be turned for the return trip to Savannah. Some interesting details of the train operation were included in a letter dated August 15, 1911, written by the Secretary of War in Washington. He stated that during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1910, the railroad hauled 161,742 persons to the island and brought back 164,762. It can be assumed that the differences can be attributed to some passengers coming in by train and returning by boat. Operations on the Tybee Branch were not limited to passengers, as 8,614 tons of freight were hauled during that same time period. Freight costs for groceries were charged at the rate of 50 cents per hundred pounds, beer and soft drinks at 35 cents per hundred pounds, and a half barrel of whiskey at the rate of $2.35. To bring in a carload of lumber the charge was $10.00, and $40.00 per car for other construction materials. The letter also stated that the cost for passengers to make the round trip at this time was forty cents, but if you purchased a book of tickets the cost was reduced to about twenty three cents per round trip.

StEAMShIp CoMpEtItIon The steamship service between Savannah and Tybee Island was competing with the railroad for passengers, and they made it known that they could haul freight at a much lower rate. They also pointed out that many passengers preferred to travel by boat due to the dirt, smoke, and cinders sometimes encountered by train travel. Although the cost to travel by steamship to Tybee Island at that time is not known, it is believed that the railroad had two advantages: a very low price for a ticket, and a travel time that was approximately half that by boat.

thE growth of tybEE ISlAndActivities and accommodations on Tybee Island grew at a rapid pace, thanks in part to the marketing of the island as a resort paradise by the Central of Georgia Railway. Posters and booklets were produced and widely distributed throughout Georgia and Alabama, attracting

short-stay guests, as well as people who constructed summer cottages to spend the season there. The trip to Tybee Island by train was so popular that you might find yourself in a long line waiting for the train on Sundays and holidays. Typically, each train included six or seven coaches filled to capacity. Various CofGa employee groups, such as Clerks and Shopmen, would often sponsor picnics at Tybee. Out-of-town employees would ride CofGa passenger trains to Savannah, then transfer (likely by motor coach) to the Tybee Depot on Randolph Street for the 18-mile ride to Tybee Island. Tybrisa, a large pavilion that offered dancing and entertainment by some of the big bands of the era, had been built by the Central Rail Road in 1891. By 1920, visitors to the oceanfront area between 14th

This undated postcard view shows a CofGa passenger train on Tybee Island. Note the variety of wooden passenger cars, including the second

car with a flat roof, likely one of the CofGa’s “suburban cars” in the 62-67 series. (From the collection of Les Winn, courtesy of the

THE RIGHT WAY)

The Tybee Hotel was one of several hotels available for tourists and other visitors on the island. Note the covered walkway from the hotel entrance to the trackside platform. (From the collection of Les Winn, courtesy of

the THE RIGHT WAY)

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and 17th Streets had their choice of three hotels, three dance pavilions, four bathhouses, and dozens of boarding houses and inns.

A roAd IS buIltWith the success and growth of Tybee Island as a resort of prominence, there was talk of building a road to the island to further attract tourism. An article in the Savannah Morning News on November 1, 1923, was headlined “Tybee Road Recognized As Prosperity Builder of Unrealized Value.” The article pointed out that it would be difficult to give credit to anyone for originating the idea of a road to the island as there were any number of people who

had discussed the idea. The actual process began with the filing of a petition with the Board of County Commissioners in 1915. There were a number of legal delays over the following four years before the financing was in order and rights of way were obtained. Ironically, the Central of Georgia contributed a stretch of four miles along its own right of way in a spirit of cooperation. The road to Tybee Island was opened to traffic on June 21, 1923. It became designated as U.S. Route 80 in 1926—a route that ran all the way from San Diego, California, to Tybee Island. This made the resort an even greater attraction to tourists from all over the country, dramatically reducing the need to reach the island by ship or by rail. The Tybee Branch continued to operate for a few years, but declining passenger fares eventually forced the Central of Georgia to abandon the line. The last excursion to Tybee Island, consisting of eight wooden coaches carrying members of the Central of Georgia’s Clerk’s Organization pulled by CofGa 4-4-0 No. 329, ran on July 31, 1933. In September of that year, crews began removing the rails to Tybee Island. The track

was left in place to a point about a mile west of the St. Augustine Creek bridge for future industrial development. Eighteen cents, please!…

Central of Georgia 4-4-0 No. 1537 with a four car passenger train at Tybee Island, GA, circa 1914-1915. Prior to the abandonment of the Tybee Branch in 1933, Tthe CofGa operated several daily trains from

the Tybee Depot on Randolph Street to the island resort. Note the gravel “platform” (Photographer unknown, Collection of Ed Mims)

The cover of a 1908 Central of Georgia brochure advertising excursion rates to Tybee... “Where Ocean Breezes Blow” (Collection of The Central of Georgia

Railway Historical Society, Image courtesy of the THE RIGHT WAY)

“Where Ocean Breezes Blow” was a popular advertising slogan used by the CofGa on posters, timetables, and other items to encourage travel

to Tybee Island. Tybee advertisements often included a young women in bathing attire

appropriate for the era. (Collection of Ed Mims)


to train. Although it may look easy, keeping all of these off the rocks is more like herding cats. It requires a lot of communication. There were several “friendly” boaters who helped and we would like to say thanks to them, along with the Chatham County Marine Patrol. I know it was hot on those boats, so Thanks again to ALL of you that participated!

All Quiet: There were no called missions this month.

July 1st 2012 - Around noon several hundred non-registered marine vessels were launched to form this years first Flotilla. Colorful and non conventional as these were, several turned out not to be sea worthy… Alas at least the Cooler had its own float. I have to admit they seem to have their priorities right… Safety FIRST. The larger floats may seem like a good idea, but in reality you end up paddling all day long and that didn’t look like too much fun to me. The singles rafted up seemed to have the most fun. Our Squadron used this as another opportunity




Books to Check out this month at The Tybee Island Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries:

fICtIon“Close Your Eyes,” by Iris Johansen“Creole Belle,” by James Lee Burke“Fallen Angel,” by Daniel Silva“Friends Forever,” by Danielle Steel“Haven,” by Kay Hooper“Judgment Call,” by J.A. Jance“The Last Victim,” by Karen Robards“Line of Fire,” by Stephen White“Odd Apocalypse,” by Dean R. Koontz“The Spymaster,” by W.E.B. Griffin“Sweet Talk,” by Julie Garwood“Time Untime,” by Sherrilyn Kenyon“You Don’t Want to Know,” by Lisa Jackson

nonfICtIon “Blue Water, Green Skipper,” by Stuart Woods“A Daughter’s Tale: The Memoir of Winston Churchill’s Youngest Child,” by Mary Soames“Dearie: The Remarkable Life of Julia Child,” by Bob Spitz“Death at Seaworld: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity,” by David Kirby“Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies,” by Ben MacIntyre“Love is the Cure: On Life, Loss, and the End of AIDS,” by Sir Elton John“Spy the Lie: former CIA Officers Teach You How to Detect Deception,” by Philip Houston, Mike Floyd & Susan Carnicero with Don Tennant“Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions,” by Lysa TerKeurst“The Violinist’s Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, As Written by Our Genetic Code,” by Sam Kean“The Whitney I Knew,” by Bebe Winan with Tim Willard

To check availability of any of these titles, visit our online catalog at www.liveoakpl.org.

tybee branch library405 butler Avenue, tybee Islandphone: 912-786-7733 fax: 912-786-7734hours: Mondays, fridays & Saturdays 2-6; tuesdays 10-8; wednesdays 10-6branch Manager: laurel beecher powers

You can reach Ole Slo at [email protected]

Hey, thanks for your e-mails regarding last month’s salute to nekkid swimming. However, I have a heads up for you. In some jurisdictions if you’re convicted of skinny dipping you could be classified as a sex offender…jus sayin’. Don’t know if that’s the case here or not.

Tybee has done some really goofy stuff when it comes to regulating our private lives, but this latest outrage defies all logic. Have you heard about this one? Now the City of Tybee has informed Kev, of Kev’s Nuts, that he can no longer walk three steps to your car to hand you his boiled peanuts. WTF, and I don’t mean Welcome To Fannies either! If a man has the best nuts on the island, shouldn’t he be able to walk around with them? Can’t wait to see how this one plays out. In all likelihood, by the time this issue hits the street the city will have rendered him completely nutless. For continued up to the minute coverage of this and all other breaking news on the island, follow John O’Neill on Twitter. Ole Slo has been Tweeting since ’09.

I never thought I would be saying this, but, Tybee needs a fourth traffic light. Yep, Ole Slo has taken leave of his senses. The C-2 corridor from Byers to Campbell has got to have some relief. Cars waiting to turn left in either direction to visit the growing number of businesses along Highway 80 need a break in the traffic. Even though there might not be a need to facilitate cross traffic, there is a need for a long gap in the flow. It won’t happen…just a thought.


Rambling

Thoughts

Judy O’Neill has written for the Breeze for the past 11 years. She was named “Best Local Columnist” at the 2011, 2008 and 2006 Breezy Awards and “Best Local Real Estate Agent” at the 2005 Awards. Judy and her husband John have lived on Tybee since

1983 and have been Realtors with Tybee Island Realty since 1989.She can be reached for comment at [email protected].

By Judy O’Neill

August already. The Tybee summer has been an interesting one for us locals. I have re-embraced my interest in the philosophical, existential work of Jean Paul Sartre. Well, actually, I’ve just reacquainted myself with his line from “No Exit” that “Hell is other people.”

Everywhere I went last month, there were people in my way doing things to irritate me. Think about what irks you the most in public sometimes. It usually involves other people. Crying children in waiting rooms. Unruly kids in restaurants. Other people’s elbows taking up your space on airplanes. Cell phone users making you listen to conversations about way too personal stuff. Long lines. Rude salespeople. Smelly people. Creepy people. Overly perky people. Slow drivers. Fast drivers. Stupid drivers. Bicycles on Jones Ave. (Yes, I’m still complaining about that.) It would seem that an overabundance of heat, humidity, and humans has made Judy a grumpy girl.

Enough existential musings. I’ve had another dilemma to deal with this summer. It’s called Multi-tasking Mayhem. I realized that I had a problem and was perhaps a candidate for therapy when I found myself wondering what the *&#$? One morning I was pouring the water into the coffee maker and texting at the same time and wondered why water was going all over the floor. Yep. I’d already filled the darn thing. Next, I looked for my glasses all over the kitchen. Where were they? In the dishwasher where I’d put them while unloading it and trying to do Facebook at the same time. It gets better. I wanted to comment on the answer to the aforementioned text and found my cell phone in the fridge where I’d left it when I was looking for the dishcloth that eventually ended up with my glasses in the dishwasher. At least, so far, I haven’t sent a personal text to a client or a business text to a friend. Have I???? I take all this confusion as a sign that I need to slow down and concentrate on one thing at a time.

And last, but not least, I would like to tell you that my new favorite day of the year is Friday the 13th. You can ask me why when you see me. And, please pardon my grumpiness.


Bernie Goode has been writing for the Breeze for four years. Readers with questions or comments are encouraged to write

Bernie at [email protected]

rEturn now to 1910In my last five articles I have regaled/bored you with information on Tybee’s little cemetery in Memorial Park. But now it’s time to return to my primary mission of reporting on the nurturing of Tybee by its leaders over a century ago. You will recall that Mayor Lovell liked to write long and detailed reports on what the Town of Tybee had accomplished during the preceding fiscal year. His report for FY 1909 was submitted at the Council meeting of July 18, 1910. My comments are in brackets. “Our year began with the usual spring cleaning up, repairing walks, etc. A three room addition to the Town Hall was built as a residence for the Chief of Police. This has long been needed as; heretofore the Chief of Police has lived in a private house during the winter months, thus leaving the Town buildings unoccupied. “During the year, the block between Inlet Ave and Alley #1 [long abandoned and grown over] have been straightened to the satisfaction of the owners thereof. “A four Plank Walk 296 ft long was built on Alley #1 from Chatham Ave to high water mark, thus giving access to the water front for those occupying rear lots. The cost of this work was borne equally by the Town, J.B. Hurst [? – could be Hunt] & J.H. Myers. “Alley #2 [now Fisherman’s Walk] was corrected [?], low places filled in, and a four foot wide walk laid to water edge, giving the public another landing place. “A portion of Chatham Ave West, which was a marsh, was filled in with sand, so that it remains dry [no mention made as to whether permits were obtained for filling said marsh!]. Plank Walk on Chatham Ave West,

was removed and the filling in of same with sand for a four foot Gravel Walk, was well under way, but work was stopped before completion, on account of the convicts being taken to Savannah. This is a walk that is used a great deal during the winter months, as well as in the summer months, and owing to the bad condition it was left in, should be completed at first opportunity. [This sounds like a subtle message from Tybee’s Mayor to the City of Savannah to stop taking the convicts back before needed work was done and to send them back ASAP.] “The most notable improvement made, was the opening up of Main Street, from 16th to 17th Streets. This was a wild spot of hills and valleys, water holes and underbrush [sounds like dunes to me] while now it is level and clear of brush, giving a view of the ocean, from passing trains, etc. “Encampments on Chatham Ave West, at Grogans, Dixons, and Foleys have been removed. “13th Street from Main Street to the strand was opened a distance of 900 ft – 375 ft of Gravel and 525 ft of Board Walk being constructed. “17th Street from Inlet Ave to the beach, a distance of 975 ft was filled in an extra 10 feet with sand preparatory to laying a Gravel Walk. “On Main Street, the Plank Walk north of Town Hall to Tilton Ave [one block north of the big bend on Hwy 80, no longer in existence] 2380 ft was replaced with a Gravel Walk [no, I don’t know why Clerk of Council Mr. Storer capitalizes gravel and plank walks. Might be an indication of their importance, but he has a lot of strange capitalization practices in his minutes.] This gives a continuous Gravel Walk from the Inlet [what they called the Back River in that day] to Tilton Ave, a distance of 2 miles. The Plank Walk on Tilton Ave was taken up and abandoned. “The Passenger, freight platforms on shells[?] at Fresh Air Home and Atlantic Club [8th St] were placed back of the East line of Gravel Walks. “On July 31st 1909, at 3:00 o’clock am the Hotel Tybee was destroyed by fire – no lives lost or no one injured.” “On Sept 27th 1909 at 5:00 P.M. the annex to the Hotel Tybee outer pavilion, a portion of the Bath Houses and another building were carried away by a Stiff North East wind and high water [1909 was not a good year for Hotel Tybee (now the Ocean Plaza)].” Mayor Lovell’s report to be continued next month.



The Fourth of July holiday with the fireworks on July 3rd were enjoyed by all and thanks to the City of Tybee Island and their departments for helping to make it a safe event for our visitors. This summer Tybee Island has welcomed many visitors to the island to enjoy some fun in the sun and it’s not over yet! Labor Day will be here before we know it and we’ll celebrate with our annual Labor Day Beach Bash on Sunday September 2nd at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. Again this year we’ll have the Swingin’ Medallions playing under the Pavilion along with a spectacular fireworks display. The Swingin’ Medallions are known as “The Party Band of the South” and we’re excited to be welcoming them back to Tybee Island for another great performance! As we briefly mentioned in our July article we are pleased to welcome Kim Webster to our team as our Operations and Sales Coordinator. Kim has

recently moved to the area from Cincinnati, Ohio. She and her family has been vacationing in Savannah and Tybee for 13 years and they are excited to have the opportunity to live and raise their children here. Kim brings to the Operation and Sales Coordinator position an extensive background in hospitality and tourism to include catering and hotel sales experience in the categories of corporate and tour and travel to name a few. She has always been active in her community to include involvement in Rotary Club, the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and the Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kim looks forward to meeting all of you and getting involved in all things Tybee! If you see her out and about please be sure to welcome her to the island. In June we welcomed Nikki and Dusty Green along with the film crew from the Travel Channel to Tybee Island for the Best of the Road Rally where Tybee was one of six finalists nominated for the title of “Most Beautiful” Small Town in America. We thank everyone who helped make their visit an enjoyable one. From those that came out for the welcome in the rain, to those that helped show them around the island, to all the business owners who welcomed them on their marquees and made signs and the City of Tybee for making sure the island and its beaches were tidy. All of these things made their visit to the island more enjoyable. There was a lot to pack into one day as we lost much of a day to Tropical Storm Debbie, but they got the shots they needed and learned what Tybee Time is all about! Thank you all for coming together to make it happen. We’re in the midst of putting together our 2013 Tybee Island Vacation Planner and Kim is busy selling some great advertising and event sponsorship opportunities. Opportunities include enhanced listing in our Vacation Planner, banner advertising and enhanced listings on TybeeVisit.com and sponsorships for the events we’re managing to include the much anticipated Tybee Island Pirate Fest! If you have an interest in Chamber membership, advertising and event sponsorship opportunities please get in touch with Kim Webster and she’ll be happy to help you. We’re also seeking volunteers for Pirate Fest as it takes a lot of people to make this event happen so please get in touch with us if you’re interested. There are many ways to get involved and we’d love to have you!

Make it a great Tybee day!

Lindsay FruchtlMarketing [email protected]

Casey SloneSpecial Events Manager [email protected]

Kim WebsterOperations & Sales [email protected]


COYOTES ON TYBEE?It was dusk and I was standing on my deck up in the mountains of Pennsylvania when I caught a movement in the woods, what looked to be three wolves were trotting through the undergrowth, only they could not be wolves as I was In PA and not

out West, shining my flash light towards their direction I pick up three pair of yellow eyes staring back at me as a possum escapes their attention and takes refuge under the deck, I had ruined their game and so the coyote disappeared into the shadows of the trees. It feels good to once again see the wild life. Coyote playing games with a possum just enjoying what was once their land to wander on, deer feeding their young under the shade of a huge pine tree, an occasional bear could be seen aimlessly wandering down from the rocky caves above stopping only to eat wild berries while raccoons, groundhogs and chipmunks flourish in the mountains, rabbits are seen darting back and forward staying out of the eye of the hawk and eagle, Its a regular wildlife sanctuary. A rule of thumb for living where any wild creatures live - or when living in a wild creature’s environment - Is food, basically do not leave food outside and do not feed pets outside as this will attract the wild animals. I have lived by this rule all my life and especially the

twenty five years of It I spent In the Pennsylvania mountains and have never had a problem with any wild animal, have seen numerous bears, coyote and bob cats, don’t bother them and they (usually) will not bother you. One of the reason’s we see more sightings of coyote in the eastern states Is that the coyote Is very adaptable in It’s surroundings and can live in a mountain cave or a burrow along a marsh, they are very versatile in their food source and eat any thing from bugs, small rodents, mice, snakes and livestock to fruits and vegetables. Though coyotes have been observed to travel in large groups, they primarily hunt in pairs.Leaving food outside will attract any wild animal, including a coyote. The Wile (Tybeen>) Coyote Is probably lost but never less shriving due to the amount of food on the Island put out for animals. Wild animals that are used to being fed by humans commonly lose their fear of people. Animals that are unafraid of people will approach them for food, and are sometimes mistaken as rabid, aggressive or mean, then killed for that behavior. Many people do not think about the neighborhood impact when they start feeding wildlife. Wild animals do not usually discriminate between one person and another, and will often start pestering neighbors. The animals may also cause damage to homes and property because they expect to be fed and have lost their fear of people. Please do not feed the wild animals; this includes raccoons as they do carry rabies! Garbage containers should all be securely closed. Wild animals are usually more aware of us and will stay out of any conflicting confutation with a human but feed them and they will come!

Julia Foster, Just Julia In home Care


grEEtIngS froM thE tybEE poSt thEAtEr!

The first Tybee Floatilla of the season took place on Sunday, July 1st. “Will Float for History” raised $9,000, $6,000 of which was donated to the Tybee Post Theater

to help with the restoration and renovations of the theater. A huge thank you goes out to Brian Stafford, of Floatilla, Inc. all of the sponsors and all of the registrants for their support! Last month we wrote

that construction on the interior of the theater had begun. The current phase includes the installation of ADA restrooms, HVAC in the lobby, a concessions space, an electrical upgrade, a wall separating the lobby from the theater and preliminary work on the upstairs office space.

On June 29th, with hundreds of feet of

copper tubing and scores of connections, Billy Doniel, who volunteered two weeks of his time installing and connecting all of the pipes, turned on the temporary water line at the theater without a single leak anywhere - inside or out. This was the first time in decades that the Tybee Post Theater had water! We owe Billy a huge amount of gratitude for his hard work and dedication! Last month we announced that our next event, the first Tybee Craft Brew Festival, would take place in September. The Festival will now be held in mid-November at the Tybee Lighthouse! Please be sure to check our website for details about this and other upcoming events. Lastly, we are still trying to gather oral histories for a documentary we are putting together in the early fall. If you or anyone you know has a story to tell about the Tybee Post Theater in its early days, please write to us and let us know! Don’t forget - our website - TybeePostTheater.org - is available 24/7! There you can buy or renew your membership, purchase an engraved brick or star, sign up to be a volunteer or join our mailing list to receive information about what’s going on with the theater.Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you at our next Tybee Post Theater event! Amy M. Kagan, Director of [email protected]


Big Shovel Nose caught on a live shrimp!

This one was over 10 pounds!

About the Captain: Captain Stan Allen (alias Fred) owns & operates Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures, a local guide service that runs out of Chimney Creek Marina (The

Crab Shack), on Tybee Island. Captain Stan has been a Tybee resident for over 28 years. Stan is a professional redfish angler

for www.Skinnywaterproducts.com and a pro staff member at www.power-pole.com. Contact info: 912-786-5943 ~ www.marshlandadventures.com. E-mail [email protected].

Can you say Sea trout?Good news for Coastal Georgia anglers the sea trout are back in good numbers. A December 2009 fifteen day cold snap followed by a harsh winter was the first strike to these tender fish. Then another blow followed in January 2011, fifteen more days of sub freezing weather that all but wiped them out up and down the Atlantic coast. Winter 2012 was mild and just what these fish needed to start their recovery. Operation R.O.E (release over eighteen inches) was started in the summer of 2010, calling for all trout over 18 inches to be released, as these larger fish are mostly females and the prolific spawners. Thanks to this effort by CCA Georgia and the Georgia DNR many anglers were made aware of how dire the situation was and most anglers adhered to the plea. Mother Nature is doing her part and as a result of the mild winter and anglers practicing catch and release these fish have already started to rebound. We have already caught more trout this year than in the two previous years combined. Granted most of these fish are small (10 to 13 inches) but this is a new crop and that only makes sense. The larger fish would have to be the survivors of the hard winters past and that’s what making them still hard to find, just not many of them out there. Looks like there will be plenty of lower end slots this fall so just a little more patience and things will continue to get better for this great eating fish. Let’s continue to release those big fish over 18 inches and help Mother Nature with her efforts. Redfish Now that we have the trout on the rebound where the heck are all the redfish? Wassaw sound is all but a desert when it comes to catching a slot red. Why is this you ask? My thoughts are that this relates directly to the trout kill we just talked about. During those two years when there were no trout to catch, most inside guides and recreational anglers turned to redfish. I’m guilty the

same as everyone else, and I don’t think anyone saw this end result coming (over fished) including CCA or DNR. However it is a reality and all we can do as anglers is to develop smart catch and release habits and hope again that Mother nature will take care of herself. House Bill 869 The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will host a public hearing on proposed amendments to the state’s saltwater fishing regulations. House Bill 869 amended Georgia law to allow the DNR greater flexibility to manage saltwater fishing in a timely manner, similar to the way that freshwater fishing

and hunting are currently managed. The proposed amendments will establish the legal basis for the DNR board to manage some aspects of saltwater fishing as mandated by the General Assembly. Approval of the proposed amendments will allow DNR to manage saltwater finfish, recreational shrimping and commercial bait shrimping through regulation. They will not change any current recreational

saltwater fishing regulations and only one commercial saltwater fishing regulation. As I understand, if this were in place in 2010 it would have given the DNR authority to put a moratorium on sea trout and maybe cut back the redfish limits for a period of time to allow for faster recovery. Not that I’m a big fan of Government having too much power, but sometimes we need a little encouragement, especially when catastrophic events happen. Stay tuned more changes may be coming. Stay cool and fish early in the mornings this month and I’ll see ya in the River, Capt. Stan


You can write me anytime you like at [email protected]

dear fran, Should I be worried if my wife has blacked out the “use by” date on the sour cream? It scares me that it might have gone fresh and she’s going to trick me into using it. Yours truly, Worry WartDear Worry Wart,Please quit worrying. If your sour cream has little blue dots in it, refuse to have any. Otherwise, it takes a while for the sour cream to go fresh. Your wife tells me you go a little overboard with all those expiration dates and won’t use anything that has expired by even barely an hour. She’s just trying to help with the budget. Sincerely, Fran

dear fran,I was a-settin’ in front of a place called Fannies last month and overheard one old fart tell another old fart, “It’s nice out. I think I’ll leave it out.” What does that mean? Confused at Time to Eatdear Confused,You’ll have to ask a man that question. I have no clue. Guys are weird, Fran

dear fran,I have a question. I see a small white pickup truck with the words PARKING SERVICES written on the doors driving around the crowded South End of Tybee almost all the time. What kind of “services” do they offer, and is the sexy older guy driving involved in delivering said services? Signed, Kneadin’ Some Luvin’dear KSl,Is it a full moon or what? These are some of the strangest letters I’ve had in a while. Yes, sexy older guy is involved in delivering said services. If you have not yet been a recipient of said services, then please be advised that you are obeying rules and regs in an appropriate manner. You’ll figure it out soon. Parking meters are our friend, Fran

dear fran,I love Tybee. I get to spend my summers here. One of my favorite things to do is my morning walk down Butler Avenue. I speak to everyone I pass. Some greet me with a cheery “Good Morning,” while others look at the ground and pretend not to hear me. Which group do you think are the Southerners and which are the Yankees? Just Curious, Born American, Southern by the Grace of God dear JC,My first inclination is to say that the Southerners greet you. However, I have run into some friendly Yankees and some grumpy Southerners. So, in order to be PC, I’m going to say that the non-greeters are those who were not “raised right,” wherever they’re from. How bout that, y’all? Fran

dear fran,Tybee is great. We visited there for the first time ever just a few weeks ago. You sure do have interesting names for some of your places and businesses. My girlfriend and I cracked up just looking at all the places. Here are our favorites. Fannies on the Beach, Marlin Monroe’s, Huc-A-Poos, Tybee Teeth, Spanky’s, Jitterbug, Dizzy Dean’s, and all those stores named Chu’s. And what’s a Tybrisa? I love it! We’ll be back! Tourists in Lovedear tourists,Thank you. Tybee is a little world unto itself. Thank goodness. And, we’re not sure what a Tybrisa is either. Come back soon, Fran


“tybee….so much to love…?”

Recently, while sitting on the sidewalk outside of Nickie’s Bar & Grill enjoying a beer, cigar and engaging conversation, with Sarge, Anthony and Roger, I was afforded a view of the social, ethnic and cultural diversity parade that is….a summer night on Tybee. I became immersed in the friendly local’s banter, back and forth across Butler Ave., the cordial and/or annoying comments from the sidewalk-traveling-peanut-gallery and the continuous parade of; cars, pickups, harleys, golf carts, mopeds and rv’s making the loop down-front. The density of people is much higher than I would ever encounter in my neighborhood in Fort Screven and it sparked thoughts about the years that I lived, away from Tybee, in some large cities, and how much one’s appreciation of the city was informed by where you lived. My suburban friends hated coming into the city because of parking hassles, too many people, the social, ethnic and cultural diversity, etc. Those of us that lived in the city, had dedicated parking, loved the energy of all the people and had adapted to the social, ethnic and cultural diversity. So as I sat at the nexus of Tybee’s commercial south end (as strange as it sounds) I felt like I was in from the suburbs…! Even though this sandbar we call home is only about three miles long and one mile wide, it’s a very different place depending on where you live and spend your free time. Just as in a real city (Tybee is a small town), with hundreds of thousands or millions of people, life at the south end seems more anonymous. For example, the south end sidewalks are for people. A place to sit, dine, drink, smoke, watch the parade of people (that you’re not likely to see anywhere else on Tybee) and a safe place to walk,

avoiding the cars, pickups, harleys, golf carts, mopeds and rv’s making the loop down front. Well, as we sat there enjoying the evening parade, some anonymous people (with NJ accents) made it a point to loudly verbalize their dislike that we were sitting outside smoking cigars and also at least a half dozen times kids and adults rode there bicycles down the sidewalk, playing chicken with their fellow tourists, coming very close to wiping out Nickie’s outdoor bistro…! Why…? Because they don’t know anyone on Tybee and nobody knows them. But I am here to put them on notice that Sarge, Anthony and Roger

are on duty….so better keep those bicycles in the street where they belong…! As for me, I lived enough years in big cities to understand that social, ethnic and cultural diversities are a reality among any dense gathering of people. I certainly don’t mean that all of the folks walking the south end

sidewalks are rude tourists and irresponsible bike riders….no most people are happy, courteous and seem to be enjoying the beach life. However, there are enough tattoos, bones-in-the-nose, ear-lobe plugs, pink, green or purple hair in the strolling floor show to be very entertaining for a while. When I have had my fill, I can head back to the suburbs of Fort Screven, take my beach chair, go down to the quiet surf’s edge and watch the billions and billions of stars that come out to play at night…! Of course, Nickie’s sidewalk bistro will be there waiting, when I need to get a social, ethnic and cultural diversity fix…!remember: “If you’re lucky enough to live on tybee, you’re lucky enough…!

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

complaints, etc…! Tommy Thompson, a sales associate with Cora Bett Thomas Realty, a real estate development consultant and photographer, lives on Tybee Island. You can follow Tommy on his blog “the view from the beach” at: http://thompsonatlantic.

blogspot.com/ Email: [email protected].


Dear Tybee: You and I might ask ourselves why I openly stalk you guys in public when it’s so much easier to do on FB in the comfort of my own home. The truth is, I live vicariously through you and I appreciate your time and effort when you’re partying down! I am promoting a “kinder and gentler” Breeze, and I will make you famous in a good way…unless it’s YOU, Ryan Bentley! Don’t bend over for the soap.

Here we go! Tommy, Jr. and “Damage Control” Ryan Bentley were spotted down FRONT, or Tybrisa, if you aren’t a local. This area is also formerly known as the “Combat Zone.” I actually had a M a r i n o F a m i l y sighting!!!

I was very excited to see them at Bernie’s with Miss Starling, who is growing like a weed. Happy Friday Happy Hour with the Quarter B*#%*es!!! How

does Chief Jimmy put up with all these women…because he’s GOOD at it!!! W h i l e

on the subject of the Quarter, welcome Diamond Dave back after all these years. For those of you who don’t know, David and Elizabeth are expecting a baby boy! Congratulatins to Ted on his retirement!!! Just remember, idle hands on Tybee are the devil’s workshop!

Shep Dunn at 40…still not grown, yet capable of debauchery at its finest. I hear Shep was RELIEVED when Eric threw him over his shoulder, and got him home all safe and WARM!

Clint, when Deb has to incorporate the “titty twister” to keep you awake at Tybee Times, it may be time to go home. Just kidding, he wasn’t THAT

drunk! No more watermelon, Lacy!!!! Seriously, she is expecting in a few months and is currently the Karaoke Director at Bennie’s. I ran into Bubba, Angela, and

Judy at Doc’s Bar, and the told me their good news. Congratulations!


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Little Susie says Mustache Rides cost $50 dollars, price not negotiable! She is a baby doll! Nancy was out on the town with my homegirls from the BORO, Frances and the gorgeous Lucille. I say “kick his a**”, Statesboro girls. Can I get a “Hell Yeah!” Sounds like a Blue Devil cheer! Marty says, “Order in

the courtroom, here comes the Judge!” I went to Two Pirates Tavern,

where the Red Hat ladies, led by an angel from heaven, Patti Neidlinger, were having a get together. All this time, I thought they were a political group! When you see these two out after dark, it

may be a good idea to run, do not walk, to the nearest exit. Thanks for the ice cream, Bill. It was mouth watering.

Vince celebrated his 29th birthday again by bar hopping with outlaw posse Bruce & Kelly D., who is my newest partner in crime.

Carrie and friends celebrated her birthday, beginning at the POO and winding up God knows where! I’m sending good vibes your way, Carrie! Doug and Kim sure do seem to be getting cozy these days! Good for you. Crazy people

need love, too, and being certifiable, I am qualified to make that statement. “It was HOW big?” Terri seems to be saying! I ran into her and my future EX brother-in-law, Mitch Tallant, at

Doc’s bar. Love you, Rob!


Wiley and DJ were out for some adult beverages. If you haven’t seen Wiley’s video (produced by P. Willis, aka Mr. Handsome) on You-Tube, check it out. The name of the video is “People In My Town Get Down.” Check it out!!!!! Sting Ray’s REPRESENT!!! Cuties Jade and Lacie are my two newest Tuesday night shot buddies. Everyone was

out late celebrating Steve O’s birthday.

Finally… a midget sighting and a Speedo contest on the pier, all in the same day. Like ET says, “Living the dream.” Only on Tybee!

Edgar, Tybee’s favorite bird, is now at Bonnie Gaster’s house living the spoiled life! I’m told he pecks at the door when he wants to be fed, and sits on her shoulder!

Hale Marine held their 3rd annual customer appreciation party on the sand bar. There were so many people that came out for the party that they might want to name the sand bar after the Hale brothers! It was one Hale of a party!

Have a great month, and let me know what’s going on at [email protected], or come see me at the POO!!!

Drink Of The Month

InStruCtIonS:Put ice cubes in shaker.Pour in the absolute citron vodka.Add the Lemon Drop Mix.Cover and shake well.Prepare a martini glass by rimming the edges in lemon flavored sugar.Pour the cold drink into the glass without the ice.Squeeze some fresh lemon on top and... enjoy!!!!

WARNING - THESE DELICIOUS AND SWEET LIBATIONS GO DOWN A LITTLE TOO EASY,

ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S HOT OUT!

IngrEdIEntS:6 Ice Cubes

1 oz. Absolute Citron Vodka2 oz. Lemon

Drop Mix

THE LEMON DROP

WE’LL MAKE YOU FAMOUS!


Until next time, Johnny “the bugman” Herald Let’s work the bugs out!

roAChESAMErICAn CoCKroACh

The American cockroach is the most common in our area of all the outside and inside house pests. (Slang name – Palmetto bug.) They can harbor in damp warm areas outdoors and are know to fly. These insects are mainly night feeders and are attracted to moist areas and fermenting food. The small ray of light that you see in the day coming through is also the light these insects see from outside at night and is a perfect drawing card for them to have access into the home. Cracks and crevices are passages to the home, such as windows, doorways, plumbing chases and electrical openings. Reducing cluttered boxes, stored paper products, and proper caulking around structural areas, also repairing water leakage places, as well as, plumbing, electrical fixtures and wall voids should be properly sealed with grout, caulking, or common sealant foam. Another prevention is to replace older weather stripping around doorways which can be a number one point of access.

gErMAn CoCKroAChGerman roaches can be ½ to 5/8 inches in diameter. They are the most common in the United States. Their nesting habits are mainly in the kitchen and bathroom areas, as these are convenient water source places. They also are attracted to warmer areas such as water heaters, phones, electrical outlets, stoves, and dishwashers. They can also frequent refrigerator pan holds, furniture, trash areas, and anywhere of the like where food or moisture is available. These insects are known to be travelers as in bags, boxes and used appliances. They can travel in any complex through wall voids and plumbing openings. In many situations we use glue boards sparsely in kitchens and commercial businesses as a monitoring tool to keep in check the activity in-between visits for evaluation. Gel, paste or dry baits have been very effective in the control of these insects. Moist, hot conditions can break down the application of any pesticide residual in a short time. Thus a chosen formulation should be used. I read sometime ago about Asian cockroaches that are very similar to German roaches but known to harbor outside. I encountered a situation of this type recently nesting in an area laden with pine straw and had started to travel into a nearby storage unit. They are treated accordingly as bait was not formidable for this kind. The treatment was successful for control and none have been spotted since.

orIEntAl CoCKroAChOriental roaches are another outside pest and are very abundant in secluded areas such as basements, meter boxes and drains. They are also occasional invaders in our area of the home. They, as the American cockroach, can occur inside when precipitation has been an issue. The male breed is similar in appearance of the American cockroach. The females are light brownish red and appear to have a banded shield on their back.

SMoKEy bAndEd CoCKroAChThey are typically an outdoor pest mainly found in our southern states and as far west as Texas. They can be found in wood piles, flower plants, oak and palm trees and any vacant structure. They are attracted to light and are know to be strong filers.

brown bAndEd CoCKroAChBrown banded cockroaches are better suited in a drier environment unlike the German cockroach. They prefer dark crack and crevice areas and can harbor throughout many places of any structural abode, unlike so many other types of cockroaches that frequent a more confined space.

Note: As pine straw, woodchips, straw, mulch and rock enhance the exterior of our homes, these factors can be retention for moisture in which most of these insects need to survive and breed in. This can be an important outside issue that should be addressed when administering a general pesticide inside as well as outside of the home for prevention to control and alleviate their preserve.


Here it is August already and Post 154 has elected new officers. They were installed on July 9. I am Chuck Bolen, new Commander Post 154 on Tybee. First order of business is to thank our past officers for their service to our Legion. Special thanks go to our former commander, George Walker. I have big shoes to fill! Congratulations to our new Legion, SAL, and Ladies Auxiliary officers who have stepped up and are already working for the legion, our veterans of Tybee and any veteran in need. Congratulations to Liz Lee, returning president of the Auxiliary, and her slate of officers. They always do a great job! New things are on the horizon for our Post! We are hitting the ground running starting this month. The American Legion will have a chicken dinner the first Thursday of each month, 5PM to 7PM. The cost will be $8.00 per meal. So come stay to or pick supper up on the way home. Our Sons of the American Legion will still have a fish fry on the third Thursday of each month. The cost will be $8 per meal. As always, come join us in the hall to eat, or take it home. It’s a great meal! It is now membership renewal time. The Legion year is July 1st to July 1st. Please try to renew next time you are in the Post or mail in your

membership renewal. We continue to look for and encourage new membership opportunities! Remember, American Legion veterans are not just “old folks”! Veterans are anyone, male or female, that have served during time of conflict. There are many folks since World War II, Korea, Vietnam that are veterans. We still need you! If you are not a veteran, but any male member of your family served in the military you may join the Sons of the American Legion. Please join our ranks in the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary or the Sons of the American Legion. Call the Post (786-5356) for information Bingo is on Fridays at 8:00pm. Cards go on sale at 7:15pm. Horseshoes are on Saturday evenings at 7:00, sign-in at 6:30pm. Both events are open to the public. Everyone is invited to participate!! The Legion and Auxiliary meet on the second Monday of each month, with social hour (and food) starting at 6pm. The meeting is at 7pm. The Sons of the American Legion meet the third Monday of each month at 7pm, social hour at 6pm. As always Linda and Patty will have the canteen open at 5pm every day except Sunday. We close on Sundays unless there is a special event.

Hello Breeze Readers, As we move into the “lazy, hazy, Tybee crazy” days of summer, we here at the Unit 154 Auxiliary are celebrating July 4th, our nations birthday!! It is a special time for all members as we continue to remember our veterans of all wars, as well as the brave men and women that serve all over the world in the name of freedom. We are also celebrating yet another year here at Unit 154, where we would like to send the best wishes and many thank yous to our officers last year. The retiring officers are Lynn Marston, Debbie Motes, and Belinda Flannigan (E-board member). We appreciate their many leadership

skills and reflect as another successful year for officers for the next year. Our officers on board for next year are: Liz Lee; President: Anita Woodard; First Vice President: Dianne Sasser; Second Vice President: Mini Pinner; Secretary: Anne Miller; Treasurer: Nancy LaFavor; Chaplin: Vivian Austin; Historian; Lillian Brown; Sergeant at Arms. We continue to sell our All American cookbooks with great Tybee recipes. Folks they make great gifts…..Christmas will be here before you know it!! Contact any member or call the Legion @912-786-5356. Or better yet, come join us. Our meetings are the second Monday of the month, beginning at 6:00 P.M. and food is served.


I wish to remain teachable and embrace the path of others as we gather to put our toes in the sand and ease with the breeze. Seek with our hearts and peace will follow our steps - Here’s a view I see!Samuel Adams, Psalmist

It’s A Brand New Day Smell! We are given this gift each moment we take in mother earth. I am going to make this day the best day of my life. When was the last time you experienced the sun as it rose above the Tybee water? My spirit is humbled at the power in that blaze of light as it breaks the clouds and is born to us a new day. This same power is given to us every second of every second of every second of every present moment. Yet I feel overwhelmed and paralyzed. This feeling of weakness hits me most when my eye’s break from the nights sleep. This is when I feel the weight and pressure of my world caving in on me. I find myself caught in a place that has no way out. Bound by my own thoughts and blinded from the true reality of my purpose. What is this true reality? Where is the truth? What Am I doing here? Finding truth for ourselves is a daily reprieve that brings a new hope and a real peace. I need it now! Yet I feel unable to see the light of this new day. As we seek this purpose for our destiny hold to your truth. This truth has the power to change everything. Shakespeare said, “To Thine Own self Be True.” Your destiny is here right here right now! Awaken to your life’s purpose and feel the power. It is easy to groove on another’s truth -but that’s not yours - this is the place that causes so much upset and confusion. When we break free from what other’s think we are to be, then are able to begin this process of purpose and peace. You are the only one that can do it for you. Stop waiting on someone else to determine your place in this journey. Find your Own Truth. There we find the power to embrace ourselves. There we find the strength and courage to continue this new day. We have been given more power in our destiny that rises and fills us anew with every sunrise and at every sunset rest for our souls. Brand new day smell is better than that brand new car smell every time! Put your toes in the sand and feel the power of the tides as we release the past and embrace this new day.

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American legion post 154 Awards Ceremony

The American Legion Post 154 on Tybee Island held an awards ceremony, during the June 2012 meeting, to recognize outstanding members of the Tybee community and the American Legion for their contributions in 2011-2012. Post 154 Commander George Walker, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Commander Chuck Bolen and The Ladies Auxiliary President Liz Lee presented awards to the following recipients:

“tybee police officer of the year”

Senior Police Officer Matthew Wilhoite

American legion “legionaire of the

year”Ronnie Tatum Sr.

SAl “Member of the year”

Rusty Black

ladies Auxiliary “Certificate of Appreciation”

Commander Sherry Black

American legion “Certificate of

Appreciation for service from 2009-2012”George Walker

All photographs taken by and provided courtesy of Mary Ann Stillings.


LADIES, LADIES, LADIES - The Island Women’s Prayer Breakfast will meet Saturday, August 11 at All Saint’s Episcopal Church 804 Jones Ave. at 8:30am cost $3. Guest speaker will be retired special educator Katherine garlington. She will talk about her

trip to West Africa for an educational

cultural exchange; mark your calendars. pam gallup & dana gaudry were united in holy matrimony in mid July. Tybee’s who’s who turned out for an elegant reception at Tybee Wedding Chapel. Pam was radiantly beautiful and Dana was classically handsome. Both wore white, they were stunning. Dana dipped his bride during the first dance, the move left the guests

breathless. We wish the loving couple many years of continued happiness. The rev. dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori makes Episcopalians proud. The Episcopal Church has formally approved a liturgy blessing for same-sex couples.

The Episcopal Church becomes the biggest denomination in the world to ordain such a blessing. In July there was a bunch of bikes stolen on Tybee. Someone stole my bike!! I want to thank patti neidlinger for coming by in my distress and bringing me chocolate and a bike lock, W T O C -TV for covering

the story and a sweet caring stranger on Wilmington Island who gave me a new bike. Whoever is stealing the bikes on Tybee please stop ... Karma is real, in the meantime, ladies and gentleman, boy and girls lock up your wheels! If you have any information about this rash of bike crimes call 912-786-7600. bobby is beating the daily Tybee August heat in her pool with Mike her dog by her side. Tybee resident Judy ouzts, owner of PaPa’s Bar-B-Que & Seafood Restaurant, just celebrated the restaurants 40th anniversary. Judy and Frank are always

community oriented; to celebrate they hosted a fundraiser benefiting America’s Second Harvest. When on Wilmington have lunch at PaPa’s to show your love. Lunch hour has become a popular meet and greet place for Savannah/Tybee connection. Mary helmly has

reinvented herself. For years she has been a high-end server at Tybee’s


Julia Pearce, Village Observer; Contributor to The Breeze since 1998. Available for

weddings, blessings and readings. [email protected] 912-414-0809

two four star establishments, George’s and The Hunter House, neither unfortunately exist anymore. Mary is a new mom and she is making and selling her own jewelry creations. The quality and beauty of her pieces are impressive. She can be reach on facebook under Mary Dunn Helmly.

Michael ukpong came to visit from Logos Nigeria. He works internationally managing airport transportation. When we travel Horizon International Medical Missions (H.I.M.M) team often stays with Michael and his family overnight before traveling into rural Nigeria. He loves Tybee and Savannah. His brother Ukpong is a

local CVS pharmacist in Savannah and the Pharmacist of H.I.M.M. Breakfast Moguls Cheryl and Jodee Sadowsky enjoy a loving photo moment at the Bored Meeting after the BC morning rush.

t J and roma hugged up at Fannie’s Bored Meeting on the ocean strip. Bored meeting meets Mon-Fri 1pm or 2pm until 3:30pm or 4:45pm. It is an excellent place for tourist watching.

Tybee couple Jackie and dan will renew their wedding vows in August. Jackie and Dan are world travelers and Tybee characters. Dan always says “I’m good with my God and straight with my bookie” We wish this fun loving couple continued years of bliss. That is what happens when you marry your best friend. Hey great news Keith & Casey owners of Mr. Kleen, a comprehensive general cleaning and carpet

cleaning resource, has opened up a office at the first light on hwy 80 next door to Bowie Seafood. Mr. Kleen is a Tybee homeowner’s best friend. They clean better than my mamma.

Tybee’s “bird lady” gloria bennett is relocating to the Atlanta area to be closer to her son Rick. Tybee will miss her sassy irreverent spirit at the weekly dinner party. She will continue to be

available by phone. And whenever we are in the ATL let us call upon our friend. Her relocation is scheduled for early August. Gloria was honored beautifully at a recent Tybee City Council meeting by two mayors. Ex-Mayor Walter Parker and Mayor Jason Buelterman. Tybee Marine Science Center had a three-day workshop. Sottile & Sottile, Urban analysis and Design Co. Craig Clements, Christian Sottile and Tony Cissell came and asked the community for their ideas for the new Marine Science Center building which will be located near North Beach Grill and the Shrine Club. Justin Bieber look-a-like is working at

the Tybee Sunrise. phong dang is a student at SCAD working on Tybee for the summer. He is cute as a button. Take the teenager in your life to breakfast and ask for Phong.


Hope you enjoy, Chef Espy Sighs or Moans ~ [email protected]

Tomato & Goat Cheese TartThis seems to be a great year for growing tomatoes. A great way to use them is to layer them on puff pastry with goat cheese and fresh herbs in a tart.

InGrEdIEnTS:1 package (17.3 ounces 2 sheets) puff pastry, defrosted (available at

most grocery stores, frozen section)Good olive oil

4 cups sliced sweet onions (Vidalia) about 23 garlic cloves, cut into slivers

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper3 tablespoons dry white wine

2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus a couple of

ounces shaved with a veggie peeler4 ounces goat cheese (Tybee Market)

1 large tomato, cut into 4 (1/4 inch thick) slices3 tablespoons julienned basil leaves

dIrECTIonS:Unfold a sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it lightly to an 11 by 11 inch square. Using a 6 inch wide saucer or other round object as a guide, cut 2 circles from the pastry. repeat with the second sheet of pastry to make 4 circles in all. Place the circles on 2 sheet pans lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat and add the onions and garlic. Sauté 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are limp and there is almost no moisture left in the skillet. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the wine, and thyme and continue cooking another 10 minutes until the onions are lightly browned. remove pan from heat. Using a sharp paring knife, score a 1/4 inch-wide border around each pastry circle. Prick the pastry inside the score lines with the tines of a fork and sprinkle a tablespoon of grated parmesan on each round, staying inside the scored border. Place a quarter of the onion mixture on each circle, again staying inside the scored edge. Crumble 1 ounce the goat cheese on top of the onions. Place a slice of tomato in the center of each tart. Brush the tomato lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with basil, salt, and pepper. Finally, scatter 4 or 5 shards of parmesan on each tart. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. The bottom pan may need a little extra time. Serve hot or warm. Hope you like!


Mary and Herb arrived for their yearly fix of Tybee Island, to walk on the beach and enjoy riding the waves. Their comment each morning at breakfast was “Don’t change a thing. We love the inn and Tybee just the way it is”. Thanks!! Ethan, from Savannah but lives in Chicago now, called us in March to make a reservation for his Honeymoon scheduled for June. When he lived in Savannah he remembers driving past our inn on his way to the beach and said when/if he got married he wanted to stay here. His dream came true. After their reception on Tybee, he and his beautiful bride Megan began their life together enjoying the island and the inn.

Comments:Thank you Ms. Susie, What an excellent place. We loved staying here and will definitely be back. Ethan and Megan, Chicago, IL

What a great hide-a-way!! The hospitality and atmosphere was wonderful. Rhonda and Jim, O’Fallon, Missouri

Thanks for the warm hospitality and a relaxing haven. We’ve had a wonderful vacation. Linda and John, Greenback, TN

Love it here!! Great beach and historical sites. We’ll be back. Janice and Jesse, Katy, TX

We had a great time on our vacation on Tybee Island at your beautiful home. Thanks for the great breakfast, suggestions for places to dine, things to do and wonderful conversations. We will miss your front porch!! Kathy and Bill, Mobile, AL

Thank you all, Susie & Stuart Lighthouse Inn, 786-0901, www.tybeebb.com


fInAnCIAl IndEpEndEnCE

The fruits of your many years of hard labor, the apples from your financial planning tree. It’s your ultimate goal. It’s that magical day when you can, if you feel compelled, walk into work and tell them, “Take this job and shove it.” Retirement. Will you be ready when the time comes? Do you know what you need to do it successfully? Besides having a plan for what to do with the extra hours each day you’ll have on your hands, you also need a nest egg. The size of the nest egg depends on how many years you have left after you retire, the lifestyle you want to enjoy, and whether you want to leave an inheritance to your heirs. But once you have it you’ll be able to declare financial independence. Many people have what is often called a 3-legged stool to provide for them financially in their retirement years: pension benefits, Social Security benefits, and investments. You may not have all three. Of the three, your investments are the biggest variable because you can determine your pension (it it’s a defined benefit plan) and Social Security benefits, but the rate of growth in your investments - that is, the capital appreciation - and the cash thrown off through interest and dividends all depend on the whims of the stock, bond or other markets you’ve invested in, how much risk you are willing to take, and how well you’ve diversified your investments. A lot of people now have 401(k) retirement plans through their employer. This creates another wrinkle because it becomes another investment to manage. You first need to make an estimate of your retirement income needs. Then you need to find out from the Social Security Administration and your pension plan administrator how much you’re likely to receive from them. Your income needs minus the total of these two is the amount you’ll need from investments to maintain the lifestyle you’ve chosen. This is critical because I’ve seen people fall instantly into poverty when they retire and stop drawing a regular paycheck from an employer. I’ve also seen people who plan never to retire, not because they want to work until they die, but because they know they can’t afford otherwise. They will die in office. Many of these are the ones who, like the grasshopper in Aesop’s fable, made music and had fun while the ant continued to put away food for winter. You don’t really want to go into your golden years being dependent on others for your financial support, especially your own children if you have any, and most people would like to retire or at least reduce the amount of work they’re doing after a certain age even if they’re healthy. Everybody deserves to live long enough to retire, but you have to have the means to support yourself when you get there. And with medical.


We are waiting to hear from the Savannah-Chatham County Schools if we met the conditions they set when they approved the charter petition conditionally. Please visit us at www.tybeeislandmaritimeacademy.com or on Facebook. We will post as soon as we know. Thank you for all of your support throughout this process! Many of you have asked about how the Governing Board of Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) will work. Numbers 42 and 43 in the charter petition addressed the Governing Board. The following exerts are from the charter: 42. Describe the Governing Board’s function, duties, and role, including the Governing Board’s role as it relates to the charter school’s mission. Duties of the Governing Board will include: 1. Planning-The Governing Board’s most critical role is to set the vision, long-term goals and strategies for TIMA including the development of long-range and strategic plans. The Governing Board will give careful attention to the principles of sound delegation, which require the Governing Board to be clear about its expectations, to assign clear ownership for those expectations, and then to monitor whether the expectations are being met. 2. Policy-The Governing Board will be a “Policy Governing Board.” It will delegate responsibility for daily implementation to the principal and establish direction through policy. Precise and systematic delegation and clear expectations are crucial to effective implementation. The Governing Board will develop and evaluate existing policies, with a focus on the following types of policy: (a)Major policies-- Fundamental issues pertaining to vision and mission, values, priorities, and guiding principles of TIMA; (b) Secondary policies-- Any policy regarding organizational resources and program priorities; and (c) Functional policies-- Any policy addressing school administration, fiscal matters, planning and marketing. 3. Budget and Finance-It is the Governing Board’s responsibility to develop the resources necessary to keep TIMA a viable, professionally staffed, well-functioning organization. The Governing Board will monitor the management of financial resources by scrutinizing and approving the annual budget and ensuring that proper financial controls are in place. 4. Support and Evaluation of Principal-The Governing Board will provide the TIMA principal with moral and professional support. After receiving input through surveys from all stakeholders, the Governing Board will evaluate the principal’s performance as school leader, offering constructive feedback targeting areas of growth. The Governing Board will develop an accountability framework to establish proper procedures for the regular assessment of the principal’s performance. The Governing Board will also hold the principal accountable for democratic involvement of teachers in the decisions of the school. 5. School contracts-The Governing Board will act as the procurer and monitor of all contracts with external service providers. 6. Represent the Organization-Formally and informally, all Governing Board members are ambassadors of TIMA. They have the responsibility to represent TIMA in a manner that is consistent with its Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles. Additionally, Governing Board members are responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with partners and community leaders. 7. Uphold the TIMA Mission and Vision-Above all, the Governing Board is responsible for

By Carolyn Jurick the realization, in both letter and spirit, of the mission and vision that is described in this charter. Additional important duties include: Improve, update the TIMA bylaws regularly; Adhere to Open and Public Meetings and Inspection of Public Records; Develop procedures for responding to complaints; Comply with required insurance coverage; Ensure that the school’s five-year charter is renewed by the SCCPSS and the state. Continuity between the founding organizers and the Governing Board is assured by retaining three seats to be filled by members of the original Founding Governing Board. Dismissal-Any Governing Board member may be dismissed with cause for conduct unbefitting a representative of the school or behavior that interferes with the business of the Governing Board by a majority vote of the Governing Board. Should the replacement of a Governing Board member be necessary for any reason, this will be handled through the nominations process described in the bylaws. The TIMA Governing Board will uphold the school’s mission and vision, review and appraise the principal’s performance, ensure effective organizational planning, and help ensure financial stability. The parents will participate in governance by electing six parent representatives to the Governing Board. Parents will be directly involved in the school’s decision-making. TIMA will encourage widespread parent

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the Governing Board’s meeting schedule before the beginning of the year and their right to attend and feel welcomed to do so. TIMA will report its progress in meeting goals and objectives by October 1 of each year, in accordance with the Charter School Act of 1998 and the SCCPSS. The annual report will document whether or not annual stated goals and objectives have been met as required for continuation of the charter. The Governing Board will also be responsible for preparing and submitting to the Savannah Chatham County Board of Education and Georgia Board of Education an annual report of academic progress and compliance with the Charter School Act of 1998 and related rules. The annual report will include all State-mandated assessment and accountability scores. TIMA is subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A § 20-2-2067.1(c)(1)-(6). One of the primary principles of TIMA is service to the community. Governing Board membership is voluntary and members do not and will not receive payment for service. Membership is an opportunity for the members to provide community service 43. Describe the composition of the Governing Board, how and when Governing Board members will be selected, how long each Governing Board member will serve, and how Governing Board members may be removed from office. TIMA is presently governed by a Founding/Governing Board. This Founding/Governing Board will be replaced by the TIMA Governing Board by July, 2013. The Governing Board will be created in June, 2013 (after the parent body has been established through the enrollment process) and shall consist of 11 voting Governing Board members. The Governing Board will be composed of a majority of parents of the students enrolled at the charter school. The Governing Board will be structured according to the following:

The parents of TIMA will elect the parent representatives from a slate presented by the Nominating Committee. The 2013 elections will have three candidates eligible for a one-year term (or four candidates, if the Board stipulates that only three community members will be serving) and three candidates eligible for a two-year term. The 2013 elections shall have a slate of no fewer than twelve candidates from which to choose for these positions, assuming that at least twelve willing candidates are available. The community representatives will be appointed by the Governing Board in accordance with the bylaws. Recruitment efforts will target individuals who are well-established in the Tybee Island community and bring important skills to the board. In its recruitment efforts, the Governing Board will be mindful of its goal to maintain an effective balance of expertise in several key areas including public education, health and human services, physical and financial resources, and parent and community constituencies. The Teacher representative will be elected by his/her peers. TIMA’s CFO and principal will sit on the Governing Board as non-voting members.

attendance at and participation in the meetings of the Parent. Teacher Volunteer Association (PTVA). The parents on the Governing Board will have the duty of reporting to the PTVA. Furthermore, all parents will be invited to attend the Governing Board meetings, which will be open to the public. The Governing Board shall have the responsibility to notify the entire school community of each Governing Board meeting date and to make public the agenda and minutes of each meeting. Finally, it shall be the responsibility of each Governing Board member to attend school functions and to make an effort to play a public role in the school and to build relationships. TIMA’s Governing Board membership will change each year. Therefore, to ensure effective organizational planning, it will be critical to educate all new Governing Board members on the responsibilities of the Governing Board and to continually seek Governing Board development opportunities. As members of the Georgia Charter School Association (GCSA), TIMA will take advantage of GCSA’s periodic Governing Board Governance Workshop, as well as investigate other possible sources of Governing Board development assistance. If unable to find ample free Governing Board development opportunities, the Governing Board will pay for annual Governing Board training. The Governing Board will comply with the provisions of state statutes on Open and Public meetings and Inspection of Public Records – O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq. & O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70 et seq. The Governing Board will develop and publicize a yearly regular meeting schedule. The Governing Board will publicize the agenda of each meeting at least 24 hours in advance. Any unscheduled meetings will be posted at the school 24 hours in advance. If any meetings will not be held at the school, directions will be provided as part of the publicizing effort. The Governing Board will take all necessary measures to make sure that all interested parties are aware of


July was the busiest month every for the Tybee Wedding Chapel and every one was most beautiful that the next. The brides ranged from a local bride in our area to Colorado during the month of July. Tybee Wedding Chapel has enjoyed more receptions than ever in the month of July with brides and grooms choosing to get married on the beach or a local church and hosting their receptions at the chapel. The beach wedding was beautiful but the Guests were thrilled to get back to the chapel and its 20 tons of air conditioning for the reception!

A lot was accomplished in early July after we met with Shay Brown and Jay Qualls (they helped with the celebrity weddings of Miranda Lambert-Blake Shelton as well as the Sarah Evan’s). Yes, they are from Nashville, TN and plan to hold a huge event to promote weddings on March 1, 2013 in Savannah and on Tybee. Ray Anaya, the Director of Events for

the chapel, scheduled a meeting with to see what type of wedding show they were planning. Lannie and I dropped by during the meeting figured out who they were:) Shay and Jay had some wonderful suggestions for improving the lower level of the chapel to better compliment the upper Sanctuary. We tried to follow their recommendations to better improve the chapel’s ability to host a lovely cocktail hour or full scale dinner downstairs. Three new 7 foot wide mirrors have been installed downstairs along with 10 of our original exterior windows featuring blown glass. These windows were used as additional wall decorations after mirrors were installed behind them.

Anthony Sapone’s Catskill Builders built the most amazing semi circular bar on wheels for the lower level. No, we did not know that you have to have individual spindles to make it semi-circular, but John Lindsay with Catskill figured that out while working with my husband, Lannie Jarrell, on how large it should be and how many parts. Wow, I don’t want to build anything that is not linear after that undertaking. Please come and look at our improvements! Bookings are good at the chapel and we hope that every business on Tybee benefits from our weddings and receptions as Tybee Island continue to become a better wedding destination. We do ask you to come by and see our improvements and thank everyone for the ongoing encouragement. We especially like the Fathers and Grandfathers who have asked the young brides to get married on Tybee at our chapel. Thank you for that special support! Not a day goes by that some Miley Cyrus fan locates the chapel and gets a personal tour. We are happy to have their interest and love to show off this lovely property. Don’t be afraid to ask for a tour! Ray Anaya and Carla Michael have made the chapel a success by their hard work and dedication to excellence. We look forward to seeing you at the chapel. Stacye and Lannie Jarrell


For more info on sea turtles or the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project please visit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center!

The center is located at 1510 Strand Avenue. If you wish to donate, please call (912)786-5917, or visit www.

tybeemarincescience.org. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sea Turtle Project, please contact the Center or send me

an email at Tammy@TybeeMarine Science.org.

Tybee Island set a record in 1996, with 14 sea turtle nests in a single season. Looks like we may break that record this year. It has been a very busy sea turtle nesting season. At the time of writing, Tybee has 13 loggerhead sea turtle nests. There have been over 40 crawls so far this season. The nesting part of the season will not end until the end of August. I expect to exceed the 1996 record and for Tybee to have a record breaking year! Other Georgia island have had record years as well. Nesting began earlier than normal this year, with the first nest being recorded at the end of April. Nesting usually begins around May 1 each year. At this time there are over 1,600 sea turtle nests along the Georgia coast. Georgia Department of Natural Resources expects the totals to reach 2,000 by the end of the nesting season. Reaching the 2,000 mark has been a goal in our conservation effort in protecting sea turtles. On July 4, this year, a few young men encountered a stranded sea turtle off the coast of Wassaw Island. They believed the turtle was stuck in the mud and felt they needed to help. The boys were able to carry the heavy sea turtle to the shore where she swam away. This story made our local news and GADNR became involved. Although the young men were acting as “good Samaritans” with the turtle in need, it would have been best to contact the authorities before moving the turtle. Sea turtles only come ashore to nest (females only) or if they are sick or incapacitated in some way. If you are in this situation please contact the GADNR rescue number at 1-800-SAVE-ME. That number will get the help that a stranded sea turtle needs. I have had a lot of requests regarding flash lights on the beach at night. Many folks want to know if it is illegal. While it is not a city ordinance and it is not illegal to have a flashlight on the beach at night, it is highly recommended that flashlights have a red filter covering during the sea turtle season (May 1-October 31). White light from an unfiltered flashlight will deter a female from nesting and will cause disorientation of baby sea turtles upon their emergence from a nest. Red filtered flashlights are suggested because they do not bother a turtle as much as a white light will. You can turn an ordinary flashlight into a sea turtle friendly light by one of two ways: color the lens with a red Sharpie marker (several coats are suggested) or cover the lens with red cellophane wrap (a couple of layers). We are

entering the hatching part of the season, so it is very important to keep our beach as dark as possible for the baby turtles. The volunteers with the Tybee Sea Turtle Project begin monitoring our nests around day 50 of the incubation period. Our volunteers are very dedicated and will sit with a nest each night during the hatching window. They are permitted and trained by GADNR to handle and assist the babies upon their emergence if needed. Lights are a big issue for the babies. Artificial lighting from porch lights, street lights, indoor/outdoor lamps, televisions, camera flashes and even cell phone lights will cause disorientation among baby sea turtles. There are several things that you can do to help the baby loggerheads reach the sea safely. First, make sure all outside lighting is shut off at dark. If your house is on the beach, close the blinds so that indoor lighting cannot be seen from the beach. Again,

use only red filtered flashlights when on the beach at night. Flash photography is prohibited when babies are emerging and crawling to the sea. If you are lucky enough to find yourself at a nest that is hatching, please take care to stand very still and listen to the directions of our volunteers. They will make sure you are able to see, but the goal is the protection of the baby turtles. Please

do not attempt to pick up, assist or handle a hatchling as this is illegal. You may see our volunteers picking up babies that are in need, but remember that they are permitted to to do so. Once a nest has emerged, we will conduct a nest excavation five days following the emergence. Sometimes we are not able to wait the five days due to unforeseen circumstances. You can keep track of what is going on with our Tybee nests by following our Facebook page under the name the Tybee Sea Turtle Project. In closing, I ask that residents and visitors make sure our beaches are kept clean and dark. Also, when leaving the beach, please make sure all holes are filled and sand castles smoothed out. These obstacles left on the beach are treacherous for our little two inch turtles on their journey to the Atlantic.


We have hosted Guests from all over the world this year and are grateful that the season has been a good one. Our vacation rentals support so many businesses and our company, as well. It has been wonderful to hear the positive comments of our Guests who return to Tybee for their family vacation year after year. What a pleasure to speak with new Guests who have discovered Tybee and love our area making plans to return soon! Our staff enjoys recommending places to dine and things to do to make their vacation experience even better. We are proud of the homes that we manage and the neighborhoods that they are a part of. Summer is half over and winding down. Our rentals this year have been good and we have tried in every way possible to be good neighbors to our locals. It seems that it has been easier this year as we educate our Guests that Tybee is NOT Disneyworld and we all live and work here. “Please mind the noise ordinances and be respectful of your neighbors” seems to be the best theme to make for an easier vacation season with each Guest. I want to thank all of the neighbors of our vacation rentals for feeling free to call early if they suspect a problem and allow us to prevent it from happening so that you may

enjoy your home and Tybee’s quiet laid by lifestyle. As business Owners it is hard to enjoy the summer. Our work schedules are really hectic and we seem to turn around and notice that summer has passed and wonder where the time went. Hopefully, Lannie and I can enjoy this last bit of summer with some time on the beach or a bike ride. Living on Tybee is a blessing and we share that with our neighbors and the Guests who come here to enjoy our lovely island and its many varied restaurants and activities. You may have noticed that Lannie has taken to the social media like a fish. He has been keeping everyone up to date with local activities and updating photos as he gets a chance to share his Tybee experiences. Lannie and I are thankful to have such a wonderful staff and to be blessed with the opportunity to live and work on Tybee. We look forward to seeing you around the island. Have a safe summer and watch those pedestrian crosswalks! Stacye, Lannie and the Oceanfront Team


which enhances the look and feel of where you live, work and play.

In case you have not yet heard or read, under the auspice of the Economic R e s t r u c t u r i n g Committee, the Better Hometown Program coordinated more ribbon cuttings during June and

July to celebrate new businesses serving Tybee and one business that relocated! Tybee Teeth moved up the street to 1018 Highway 80. Dr. Smith and her staff appreciate the smiles of their patients as they enter their new and improved building. Tybee Animal Care – Tybee’s full service veterinarian clinic - opened at 602 First St. The specialty shop with natural, handcrafted bath and beauty products, Salt Artisian, opened downtown at 24 Tybrisa St; making it even more convenient to pamper yourself! While you pamper your skin, do not forget your sweet tooth! Jitterbug Bakery, next to the Post Office, is the local “hot spot” to eat, drink & blog daily at 106 South Campbell. On behalf of the Better Hometown Board of Directors and Committee Members, I would like to express our gratitude to the Mayor and City Council for doing the honors of cutting the official ribbon and those that attended to celebrate these businesses. Since the program began we have been able to provide assistance to new businesses and existing businesses, and promote how important it is to “Buy Local Tybee” year-round! Tybee’s commerce is well rounded with diverse services, shopping and dining for residents, as well as the tourists that make Tybee their destination to relax and unwind. Until next month, enjoy the sun and fun while basking in the nostalgic beauty of Tybee. There is always someone to talk to, something to do and to experience in our community…nature, culture and neighborly gatherings around town! See you around this hometown! Chantel, 912.472-5071, [email protected].

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I hope everyone has been enjoying summertime on Tybee! This summer, traffic to and from the island has been similar to years past, comparitvily speaking. The traveling friends and family are beachgoers, shoppers, diners, sightseers, and prospective new residents here to enjoy the fabulousness of Tybee! The Savannah – Tybee Beach Shuttle is part of the vehicular traffic that comes and goes. The shuttle continues to grow in popularity by providing visitors a convenient and easy way to visit two beautiful towns. For more information about the shuttle, call 1-866-543-6744. This summer we have also witnessed an increase in the number of groups helping Keep Tybee Tidy! The awareness of this campaign has been growing since last October when we received the Coastal Incentive Grant from GaDNR. A huge thank you goes out to our partners – Georgia Department of Natural Resources, NOAA, City of Tybee Island, and Tybee Beautificaiton Assosication (TBA)! TBA volunteers have been awesome with their continued efforts in coordinnating beach sweeps and adopt-a-highways! The additonal trash / recycling containers we were able to provide through the grant are being used. The more means for trash disposal, the less litter throughout the corridor,


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Adventures

Destination Tybee is the new visitor’s guide for Tybee Island. It is packed full of information any visitor coming to Tybee needs to know; where to stay, local dining, how to get around, and what to do while they are visiting our island. Destination Tybee is a six month publication

that is distributed in our brand new boxes, the visitor’s center, the lighthouse, hotels, motels, vacation rental properties and racks throughout the island. It is also available to view in its entirety to perspective visitors online at DestinationTybee.com. I’m currently starting to work on the fall & winter issue (September - February), which will come out on September 1st. The deadline to advertise is by the 10th of August. Please do not hesitate to contact me anytime at 912-257-2254 or


Adventures of Steve & Jan Fox

We left the Philadelphia area for a single rain filled night in upstate PA on the way to five days at Cedar Point State

Park in Clayton, NY. The park has full hookups and is located next to the St. Lawrence River where it merges with Lake Ontario. The area is known as the 1,000 islands area. The drive in was, in part, during a fierce microburst storm and, although it rained most our visit, we were able to get in some site seeing. A short boat ride took us to Heart Island where in the late 1800s George Boldt built the Boldt Castle, a large family home. Modeled after buildings in the 16th century and built for his wife (who he apparently adored), it has six stories and 127 rooms. It includes a separate power house for diesel and gas power generation, a play house modeled after a small castle for his children, and several other structures. The house and other structures took up so much room that he had to build his boat house on an adjacent island. He told his architect and builders that money was no object and, although we don’t know how much money was actually spent, it was in the millions. Sadly, his wife died and he abandoned the castle before it was completed. Restoration currently is ongoing. Our next stop was in the Lake George, NY area for ten days. Lake George is one of a number of lakes in this area of the Adirondack Mountains and I visited here three times previously for NY State Cable Television Shows. We arrived just as Americade was starting. Americade is billed as the world’s largest motorcycle rally and started in Lake George in 1983. Attendance was reportedly down this year but Jan and I estimate that we still saw over 5,000 bikes. Probably 200 of them were staying at our campground. Bikers come from all over the northeast and Canada and ride bikes from many manufacturers. We even spotted an old Indian. Another camper showed me his homemade design for a

flag holder, which I immediately duplicated. Let me know if you want the plans (Chuck) and I will send them to you. Like most of our trip so far, it rained much of the time. We visited Fort Ticonderoga ( c o n s t r u c t e d between 1754 and 1757), Fort William Henry (built in 1755 and burned down two years later), and some other area attractions. We also noticed that there aren’t very many Adirondack chairs in the Adirondacks, mostly plastic chairs. We currently are staying at a KOA near Lake Placid, NY, higher up in the Adirondacks. The weather has cleared the mountains are quite beautiful. Lake Placid hosted the Winter Olympics in 1932 and 1980. The town itself probably

has not changed much since the last Olympics and is really representative of Main Street USA. Skating was performed in the town and the other

venues were a few miles away. We visited a small but interesting Olympics museum adjacent to the ice rink followed by a drive to the venues. The museum included items used in the

Curling competitions (a rock with a handle and two brooms) and we still don’t understand why curlers are called athletes. On the way we passed the ski jumps (which were closed at the time). At the main site we


do” the entire way down. The Lake Placid facilities were really interesting and left me smiling from the experience. You can find more information on the web at http://www.whiteface.com/facilities/oc.php. Yesterday we drove to the top of Whiteface Mountain and toured some falls on the way back. It is the fifth highest mountain in NY at 4,867 feet with views of the Vermont and Montreal (on a clear day). Jan got a great picture of a rainbow coming out of the falls.

We will travel to another campground near Lake George on Tuesday, and then head north. More later. We hope all is well with you. Take care, Steve and Jan

took a tour of the bobsled/luge tracks. The original 1932 bobsled track was 1.25 miles long and very steep. It was an open structure and they brought

ice in from the local lakes to make it slippery. The upper ¼ mile was especially challenging and some riders left the track while going around the first few curves, so they closed this portion for the 1980 Olympics. Luge was held on a separate track that is no longer there. The tracks were used after 1980 for US and World Games until 2000 when a new, combined (bobsled and luge) track was build for Ted Turner’s Goodwill Games and still is in use. They use liquid ammonium to chill the new track for competition. The original bobsled track still is there. After taking a car tour we stopped at the top of the current track. Jan rode down while they let me walk the track to the bottom. It is steep (400 feet) and has 20 turns and I was thinking that anyone on a bobsled would be saying “oh s#^!, what did I


Please don’t ever hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or suggestions. I can be reached on my cell at 844.8427

or via e-mail at [email protected].

There is a lot going on these days with plans for a public safety facility, the T-SPLOST referendum and many others items that I want to make everyone aware of. To begin with, the City is working on choosing a design firm for the public safety building. This project will be the most significant municipal construction project in Tybee’s recent history. As such, we are taking this slowly to make sure that we design a building that meets the needs of our increasingly busy little island. We also are working to ensure that we do not rush into a project that exceeds our budget as has happened with many cities and counties nationwide who have built extremely expensive and expansive fire and police stations only to be forced later to eliminate fire and police positions due to higher than anticipated construction and maintenance costs of the very building that houses them. We welcome any input from the public via e-mail, phone calls or comments at Council meetings. The location, as has been discussed in previous Breeze articles, will be just to the south of the existing facility. The funds will come largely from the most recent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) that was approved by county voters a few years back. The purpose of the project is to replace the outdated existing police station by building one that will include a new courthouse (which may also be used for Council meetings), new holding cells, office space for the police department and possibly a new fire bay. We obviously want a building that will last as long as possible. We are hoping to also build an attractive building that will have limited operational costs especially relative to energy usage. Mayor Pro Tem Wanda Doyle has been strongly advocating for this project and we should all commend her for keeping this project on the front burner as it is something that has been long overdue. As you may have read in the local paper, the City Council voted to increase parking in the beach front parking lots to $2.00 an hour to help defray the rising costs of providing a safe, clean, accessible beach. What the paper didn’t mention was that this is still cheaper to park in these lots than it was ten years ago. You may recall that back then people paid a flat rate to park at these lots. We had an attendant stationed at these lots to take the fee which was cash only. We then switched to pay and display meters which negated the need for staffing the lots. If people come to the beach for a few hours and park in these lots, they will pay less than they did in 2002. I can’t think of many things that cost less today than they did 10 years ago. We also are re-striping the lot in front of Ocean Plaza to accommodate additional spaces. While some (especially those off the Island) believe that the parking revenue Tybee generates is a “cash cow” for the Island and its taxpayers, the reality is that parking revenue still does not pay for all of the costs associated with our beach. By the time this article is printed, the T-SPLOST referendum has been voted on by those who chose to vote in the July 31 primaries. If it passed, we will have funds to pay for two new bridges—one across Bull River and one across the Lazaretto Creek. If it did not pass, then we will

begin evaluating other options for funding. More on this after the dust settles from July 31… Work has begun on replacing the path through Memorial Park. This should be complete in the next few weeks and will allow for safe passage through the Park so people don’t have to get on Jones or Butler. We are also working on an east-west bike path using Solomon Avenue such that riders can get from the Pier all the way to the foot of the Lazaretto Creek bridge. For the long term, the replacement of the bridge will also include a segregated bike path to connect to the McQueen’s Island Rails-to-Trails and Fort Pulaski. As you may know, there is a group of dedicated volunteers working on building a pool for the Island. They are hoping to apply for grant funds for the project and recently approached City Council at a recent workshop to provide an update on their efforts. They are working very hard on this and seem to have a good deal of support. I think a pool would be a great resource for our residents and I hope we can find a way to make it happen so long as we can find a way to fund it that does not force residents who don’t plan on using it to pay for either the construction or the maintenance. Other communities have found creative ways to make this happen and I hope we can as well. The Council recently voted unanimously to maintain the same millage rate despite another decrease in the Island’s tax digest. Around the same time, we also approved our 2012-2013 fiscal year budget. The focus of the budget was on maintaining services while keeping costs down so as to allow for a flat millage rate. Our expenditures for the fiscal year that ended on July 1 were lower than anticipated. We will have some definitive figures sometime in mid to late August to determine how much we will be able to add to our undesignated fund balance as we continue to build to our goal of four months of operating expenses. The City Council returns to its regular meeting schedule in August. As you probably know, we meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7pm. Have a wonderful August and don’t forget to sign up for the City’s emergency notification system. You can do so on our City’s website. The system will allow for emergency messages to be sent to your cell phone and e-mail address. The heart of hurricane season starts now so please do so as soon as possible. Also, note that the Chatham Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has a new telephone line for residents seeking information regarding re-entry into Chatham County when they evacuate due to a hurricane. Following an evacuation, any Chatham County resident or business owner can call this number to obtain information on when it is safe to return home. The CEMA Re-entry Hotline number is 1-855-880-2362 and is toll-free. Please write this down or save in your cell phone. Mayor’s Night In is August 14 at 6 PM. Please call Clerk of Council Jan Leviner at 786.4573 for an appointment.


May 2012A-J’s DOCKSIDEAre you looking for a great place to eat that’s on the water where you can enjoy some of the finest food on the island? A place where you can kickback, relax & enjoy your favorite beverage while watching the dolphins play in the back-river? A place where you can watch some of the best sunsets North of Mallory Square? Come to 1315 Chatham Ave. on the back-river. We’re just the place you’re looking for. Voted Best Outdoor Dining 2011! Live music Fri., Sat & Sun. Nightly dinner & drink specials. Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm. 912-786-9533.

BERNIE’S OYSTER HOUSEWe offer a variety of food: sandwiches, chowders & seafood. We have a full service bar. Come join us & try one of our famous Mason Jar Bloody Mary’s. Join us on our outdoor patio. We have T-shirts, koozies & shot glasses. Thur-Sat 6-10pm live music. Happy Hour Mon-Thur 4-7pm, 50¢ oysters (raw only) & 12oz. draft beer for $2. We have a great staff that is always ready to please. Samuel Adams Band every Fri. & Sat. Call 912-786-5100 for take-out & more info. If you are in Historic Savannah, stop & visit our other Bernie's at 115 E. River St.

BENNY’S TAVERNThe Coldest Beer in America! Tue. open pool tables. Wed. pool tournament 7:30pm. Sat. pool tournament at 2:30pm w/Ms. Molly. Karaoke Thur - Sun w/Footprint in the Sand. Come party w/some of Tybee’s characters: Tess, Linda, Joanne, Bobbie, Ricki, Nicki, Bo & Flower Wanda. Kim & Bob are in the Kitchen. K & B Kitchen Now Open! Mon-Sat 10:30-2:45am; Sun. 12:30pm - 2:45am. Come check out our new menu: Kickin’ Chicken & Bangin’ Steaks! Wi-Fi. Voted Coldest Beer 2008-2011 and Best Karoke 2011! It’s a Tybee Thang! 1517 Butler Ave/Downtown Tybee 912-786-0121.

BREAKFAST CLUBWinner of 20 consecutive “Best Breakfast” awards. Free wireless/

purchase. We are centrally located in the heart of the commercial district at 15th & Butler.

COCO’S SUNSET GRILLELocated at Lazaretto Creek Marina next to Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure. Open daily at 11:00 AM. Rooftop dining overlooking Lazaretto Creek-Fresh local seafood-Sunset toast every evening. Tuesday Trivia; Friday Live Music; Saturday Game Day; Sunday Bar Bingo. 912-786-7810 www.CoCosSunsetGrille.com.

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

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

HUC-A-POO’S“Where the Mind & Spirits Meet!” Open daily for lunch & dinner 10:30am-until. Located off Hwy. 80 in the shops at Tybee Oaks. Mon. nights we have darts! Join us Wed. nights for corn-hole tournaments, sign-up 7-7:30pm. Live Music Fri. & Sat. nights (depending on who’s here). Voted Best Pizza & Best Overall Bar 2011! 786-5900.

MACELWEE’S SEAFOODLooking for the place to watch ships sail? Join us at MacElwee’s where the freshest seafood is prepared to order. The view is great from our porch & the entertainment is priceless. Local beer battered shrimp & steaming buckets of

oysters are just the start of a fun packed visit. Children are always welcome & the Trout Treasures (kid’s fish dinner) is the most requested item. If it’s steaks or chicken the land lover in your group craves we offer hand-cut rib-eyes, filets & a grilled chicken breast or better yet chicken fingers. Nothing pre-battered or pre-cooked in our kitchen. Chef Greg offers a pasta special & local catch daily. We strive to provide the service you expect at the prices you can afford. No reservations needed. Voted Best Steak 2011. Visit www.macelweesontybee.com. We look forward to serving ya!

MARLIN MONROE’S SURFSIDE Come dine in the dunes at our bar & grill. A hidden oasis on Tybee Island. Located at the Beachside Colony on Butler Ave. Beautiful ocean views. Serving steaks, seafood, burgers, great salads & more. Voted Best Margarita 2011! 912.786-GRIL.

NICKIE’S 1971 BAR & GRILLLocated in the midst of fun on the south end, Nickie’s 1971 has an impressive menu that includes deli subs, panini’s, stromboli’s, burgers and pizza. Eat in the 50’s style diner or relax in the lounge situated behind the diner. Nickie’s lounge offers a fully stocked bar with plenty of seating and exudes a comfortable atmosphere for socializing. Join the most entertaining staff on the island for excellent food, primo cocktails and good times. Open late 7 days a week. Get a virtual tour and more details at nickies1971.com.

QUARTER SPORTS BAR & GRILL“Tybee’s little local dump with a really big attitude.” Locally owned & operated since 1990. THE place to be for sports, food, fun and “Licka Drinks” on Tybee. Dish Network Satellite for those hard to find games. Pool tables, dart boards... and have I mentioned FOOD? From burgers to snow crabs, we’ve got it. Get here early for our Happy Hour Specials like $5.75 wings 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Raw & Steamed oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-3am; Sun 12:30pm-

3am. That’s also the hours we cook, so early or late we’ve got you covered. See our menu in this magazine. Voted Best Burger 8 Years; Best Wings for 8 Years; Best Happy Hour for 3 Years in a row, and Best Local Hangout 2011! Under 21 allowed until 9pm. For to-go orders call 912-786-8966.

SPANKY’S BEACHSIDESeafood, seafood and a lot more! You can’t imagine! Come in & check us out! Tybee’s Best Seafood (Shrimp, Grouper, Scallops & Mahi) fresh & local hand cut steaks, pasta, huge hand-pattied burgers & the biggest Chicken sandwich in Georgia! Call for prices on our party platters & all your catering needs. Our upstairs deck is open to rent for parties! Come & enjoy a great atmosphere with the best Tybee has to offer in food & the friendliest staff on the island. Voted Best Family Friendly Restaurant 2010 & 2011, and Best Chicken Fingers 2011! 912-786-5520.

STING RAY’S SEAFOODA local favorite! Tybee’s home for blue crabs, beach music & beer! Come join us, you’ll be happy you did, as the tradition continues with the Ray’s serving you with great pride their best & freshest award winning seafood. Voted Best Seafood, Best Place to Watch Tybee Parades, Best Place to Watch UGA Play, and Best J-ello Shots 2011! Come sit down with us in a comfortable & relaxed atmosphere on our outdoor deck that is the perfect place to watch bands, parades, and to people watch on Tybee. Or join us in our indoor ding room for even more comfort & fun. Live music 7 nights a week. There are many favorites on our menu with a variety of seafood selections. Gift certificates make the perfect gift & are always available. Open 7 days a week 11am-until. 912-786-0209.

TYBEE TIMECool off at Tybee Time! Specializing in frozen cocktails. Voted Best Daiquiri 2004-2011!

August 2012 WHAts HOt On tybee . . . WHere tO gO . . .


August 13th 11am - Tybee Floatilla “Float Against Drunk Driving.” Tickets avialable at tybeefloatilla.com or the Crab Shack.

have a fantastic meal, wash it down with an excellent cocktail and be entertained by our fun loving kick ass bartenders and phenomenal cooks. Our kitchen closes at 7 p.m. during the weekday so if you want to rock the special, come early. Weekends our kitchen is open later! For daily special info or just plain ol’ info call 912-786-6593.

We have 10 different daiquiri machines. We have 13 TV’s! We are THE HEADQUARTERS for all current sporting events! Every hour is happy at Tybee Time! Open 7 days noon-3am. 912-786-7150.

WINDROSE CAFEAre you hungry, thirsty and looking for a very laid-back atmosphere; not in that particular order? Come on down to the Wind Rose Café! Located down front in the middle of Tybrisa, Wind Rose is exactly what you are looking for. Celebrating 16 years in business and having the reputation for the best lunches on Tybee makes it the place to be. The classic home made daily lunch specials include shepherds pie, turkey & dressing, Southern fried chicken, livers, gizzards, soups, baked ham & several other yummy dishes. Not to mention the standard menu that includes an excellent seafood selection and the best cheeseburger on the entire planet! Happy Hour rocks down front with $1.50 draughts, $2.00 domestic bottles and $2.00 well drinks. Let us help you put your happy face on! Stop in and

WHAt tO dO . . . WHAt’s gOing On . . . islAnd entertAinment, events

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uPCOMiNg EvENts

Tides For Tybee Light

aNNOuNCEMENts

Sept. 2nd - Labor Day Beach Bash. Enjoy the ocean breezes, while live music fills the air from the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion. Come to the 4th Annual Labor Day Beach Bash featuring

free live entertainment by the Swingin’ Medallions & fireworks - oceanfront!

September 8th 9am - 4pm - 2nd Annual Coastal Empire Surfers For Autism. Beach area south side of Walter W. Parker Pier & Pavilion. Fun and educational for special needs children and their families.

Sept. 15th & 16th - The 1st Annual Let it Shine Found Art Competition and Art Exhibit to benefit the restoration and preservation of the Cockspur Island Lighthouse will take place September 15th & 16th at the Fort Pulaski National Monument. Featuring three great exhibits: Finalists from the Cockspur Found Art Competition, Found Art thru the Eyes of Children and The Way We Knew It- Cockspur and Environs by local artists.This event is brought to you by the Friends of Cockspur Lighthouse.

Sept. 20th 5:30pm - 7pm - Third Thursday On Tybee. Tybrisa / Strand Roundabout Jan Spillane

will kick off the fall series with her musical talents during this outdoor family-friendly free music concert.

Friday Sunset Tours at the Lighthouse. These tours are limited to 25 guests only and will give you an opportunity to experience a personal tour and climb to the top of the lighthouse to take in a beautiful Tybee Island sunset. The cost is $25 per person. There are only a few chances to do this this year the dates are: August 24, 31, and Sept 14. To make reservations or for more info call 912-786-5801. Beach Yoga every Thursday evening at 6pm beginning June 7th. Center Street entrance to the beach. All levels welcome. Bring a mat or beach towel. Donations accepted. $10 suggested. Taught by Kathleen Pyrch RYT200. Weather permitting. [email protected]. 614-266-8604.

Yoga on the Beach on Wed & Fri 7-8am at the Gulick Street walkover (lifeguard stand #2) from


Homemade Cheesestraws 20dz. $30. Call Bill 912.655.6342

Live Oak Public Libraries Presents Ellen O’Leary Acorns Storytime at the Tybee Library for children ages 0-4, Tue. 11am. 786-7733 for more info.

Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church

Reverend David Laughner Services:

Sunday School 9:45amSunday Morning Worship 11amSunday Evening Worship 7pmWednesday Bible Study 7pmButler Avenue at 9th Street

Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-4647 or www.cbtstybee.org

God About’s Senior Ministry

is on the 3rd Tue. of each month.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church *All Are Warmly Welcomed*

The Rev. Helen S. White, Vicar Service Sunday at 10AM

Coffee Hour at 11AMWe are located at 804 Jones Ave,

two blocks west of Butler Ave.Call 786-5845 for more info or

email us at [email protected]“Who ever you are, where ever

you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place here for

YOU!

St. Michael Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Peyton

Mass and Confessions Schedule:Saturday: Vigil - 6pmSunday: 8am & 11am

Daily: Mon-Fri 8am; Sat 9amConfessions: 5-5:45pm on Sat. or

by appointment801 Butler Ave. 912-786-4505www.saintmichaelstybee.org

Trinity Chapel United Methodist Pastor Hank Perry

Sunday school is at 9:45amSunday Worship is at 11am

911 Butler Ave. www.trinitychapelumc.org

For more info contact the church office at (912) 786-4491

Special Worship Services:Sunday closest to Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day at the pier

at 8:30am. All are encouraged to attend!

Tybee Church“The Place Where Pirates Worship”

Flip flops & smokers welcomed.Every Sun. 10:30am at the

Benny’s Tavern - 912-433-1643www.barchurch.tv

Encouragement, worship music & prayer. All included.

www.simpleheartedministries.com

MEN BEHIND THE SCENEMen’s Inter-denominational Prayer

Breakfast the 1st Sat. of each month at 9am. Call Jim Monaghan

897-2666 for more info

ChuRChEs

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center has openings for

part-time cashiers-greeters for the Discovery Shop.

You’ll ring-up sales on our easier-than-average-to-learn cash register, keep the shop

tidy, guide groups of children through the shop, and

welcome the Science Center’s visitors. A flexible schedule, including most weekends, is needed. To apply, stop by the shop Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

pick up an application.

aNNOuNCEMENts, ClassiFiEds, Just FOR kids, aNd islaNd ChuRChEs

Just FOR kids

OuR tybEE givERsThe American Legion

www.legion.orgLadies Auxilliary

www.legion-aux.orgSons of the American Legion

www.sal.legion.org

The Beach BumsJack Boylston 912-786-5655

The Burton 4-H Centerwww.burton4h.org

Coastal Pet Rescuewww.coastalpetrescue.org

Tybee “DAC” Kidswww.tybeedackids.org

The E.S.A (Eastern Surfing Association) www.surfesa.org

Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse - Harvey Ferrelle at

[email protected]

Tybee Island Garden ClubMeetings are held on the 3rd

Wed. of each month Sept. - [email protected]

The Tybee Island Historical Society 912-786-5801 or

[email protected]

The Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project 912-786-5917 or

www.tybeemarinescience.org

The Marine Resue SquadronJoey Solomom at

[email protected]

Tybee Islnd Optimist ClubHelen Wilson 912-786-5890

The Optimists meet at the Sunrise restaurant the 1st & 3rd thursday

of each month at 7pm

TAPS - Tybee Arts Performing Society www.tybeearts.org

Tybee Beautification Association

912-786-9688 or www.tybeebeautification.org

The YEEPIES (Youthful Energetic Enthusiastic People Involved in

Everything!) 912-786-9622

Tybee Island YMCA912-786-9622

XI DELTA CHIDiane Ring 912-786-4867

hElP WaNtEd

FOR RENt

FOR salE

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE NEEDEDWe are looking for an Office

Assistant. Duties include greeting clients, answering

phones, and routing mail, data entry and retrieve, scheduling

and calender maintenance,Ideal candidates will have proven customer service skills in an administrative setting and

experience with Microsoft Office applications email resumes to [email protected]

IF INTERESTED

Memorial day to Labor Day. Bring a beach towel or mat. Drop-in’s are welcome and the class is suitable for beginners. Call or text Ann at (912) 704-7650 or [email protected] with any additional questions! Class is by donation - $15 recommended.

The Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse are organizing an event to raise the awareness of the fragility of our marine and historical environment by educating our local youngsters about recycling thru art. Molly Lieberman is conducting workshops for over 1200 children of all age groups. They are repurposing beach litter and household items into whale bones and lighthouses to form an exciting exhibit. Mary Ingalls will produce a “Found” art competition with $2,500 in cash awards. She is inviting artists to submit unique and creative works of “Found Art” to compete for cash prizes. The top 30 will be displayed at the exhibition and be eligible for the ribbons and cash prizes. Hosted by the Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse and the National Park Service. The public is invited to view the exhibits Sept. 15th & 16th running concurrently with our sponsor Savannah Ocean Exchange. For more info see Art-Encounter.org. Enjoy a fabulous fondue dinner at The Melting Pot on Tuesday, August 14th while supporting Oatland Island Wildlife Center! The Melting Pot will be donating 10% of sales from this evening to Oatland. Reservations start at 5pm. Please call 912-349-5676 to make a reservation. The Melting Pot is located at 232 E. Broughton St.

Adopt a Wild Friend at Oatland Island - Individuals, companies, school classes, and organizations can choose one of our animals to “adopt” for a fee of $30 per animal. This donation helps pay for food, habitat maintenance, and veterinary care for our animals.You will receive a certificate with the animal’s picture, a fact sheet about your animal and quarterly email updates about your new friend. You can choose from an alligator, armadillo, bald eagle, bison, bobcat, hawks, cougar, gray wolf, opossum, owl, red fox, sandhill crane, red-shouldered hawk or white-tailed deer. Fill out the form at oatlandisland.org.

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


SChool

July Riddle & AnsweR

Answer: An alarm clock.

I stay where I am when I go off.What am I?

I am black, dark and cold but I have billions of burning

lights. What am I?

Gladiolus

AUGUST DATES TO REMEMBER

5-Friendship Day19-National Aviation Day26-Women’s Equality Day


Rating Level - Medium

Pirates Puzzle Answer July

The answer key will be published in the next edition.

DOWN

1 Tybee Island to set record with the number of sea turtle what? (5)

2 New Commander of Post 154 on Tybee? (5)

4 He has taken to social media like a fish? (6)

6 Don’t feed what? (4,7)

7 The Hotel Tybee was destroyed by what? (4)

8 Judy is a what girl? (6)

10 Back at the Quarter? (5)

12 Julia’s what was stolen? (4)

ACROSS

3 The first Tybee Floatilla of the season was for what? (7)

5 Types of chairs in the Adirondacks? (7)

9 Gloria Bennett is Tybee’s what Lady? (4)

11 DJ Marty aka the what? (5)

13 New visitor’s guide for Tybee? (11,5)

14 Nickie’s sidewalk area? (6) *Did you know the answers to the Pirates Puzzle crossword can be

found in the Tybee Breeze itself? So if you’re having trouble,

look through the stories again!!


StarFish ScopesAugust

2012leo (July 23 - August 22)You’ll be so efficient, you’ll probably scare even yourself. Do try to stop short of listing your lists alphabetically. That might be over-the-top.

virgo (August 23 - September 22)Don’t let a dear one talk you out of your hard-earned pesos. No matter how convincing the story sounds, you may not have all the information.

libra (September 23 - october 22)You’re happy, excited and perfectly ready to tell the world all about it. So what are you waiting for? Clear your throat and start talking. Happy news is always welcome news.

Scorpio (october 23 - november 21)You’ve got energy to spare -- and it’s a good thing, because you’re going to need it. And when you cross paths with someone who’s not feeling quite so motivated, chat ‘em up.

Sagittarius (november 22 - december 21)You silver-tongued devil! As if your already indisputable way with logic weren’t enough, you’ve suddenly been gifted with the ability to charm the socks off of any audience member.

Capricorn (december 22 - January 20)Talk about an exciting week. It’s off to an ‘interesting’ start, thanks to a pair of planets who’ll conspire to put you on the receiving end of some absolutely delightful attention.

Aquarius (January 21 - february 18)The friends you’ve made lately haven’t been the type you want to bring home. Prepare for one more. The only thing you can count on is that they’ll be unlike anyone.

pisces (february 19 - March 20)Everyone around you sure is acting a little off-the-wall. You haven’t run into one single person whose emotions aren’t running on high. That might even include you.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)You’d never have expected this missive, not in a million years. Now that it’s here, be sure you’re ready for anything to happen as a result. Bet you are, too.

taurus (April 20 - May 20)It’s a fine weather time to be you. Everyone -- absolutely everyone -- will be intense, sensual and totally focused on their desires. Which will make it a lot easier for you to dangle that carrot in front of a dear one’s face.

gemini (May 21 - June 20)Just in time for a busy day, the stars have decided to slip into your house of work, inspiring you to get all your duties done -- and anything anyone else has left undone, too.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)You’re energetic, happy and eager to work. Good thing, too, because you might just have your hands full, taking care of what someone else was supposed to do. Think of it as brownie points, and do it with a smile.

1-Joey Spalding; 2-Shawn Brown, Jeff Landrum;3-Laura Jean Cowart, Holly Armbruster &

Clark Fitzibbons; 4-Babs Herbs, Jim Ward & Nancy Turner-Solomon; 5-Simon Wilson, Denny Herb &

Nate Wilson; 6-Bob Edleman, Matthew Lamb & Freddie Anderson; 7-John Yarbrough, Candy Carter, Wanda Kindrick, Ricky Goodman, Betsy Plageman &

Diane Otto; 8-Steve “Sty” Shuptrine, Marella Eaton, Kristen Moore, Adeke Arcangeli & Geniece O’Connor;

9-Robert Piper, Kala Morrison & Joey Burel; 10-Jim Simmons, Landon Ryan Longwater, Larry Piper,

Bob Henning, Mandy Alexander & Zach Stoller; 12-Randal Corey; 13-Ron Owens; 14-Linda Helms; 15-Robert Bauman; 16-Mike Hosti, Dan Hafer & Rosco “Sco Daddy” Williams; 18-Starling Marino,

Kathy Dillard, Fred Jackson & Erica Mizelle; 20-Joshua Fields, Todd Horne & Katie Dowell;

21-Skip Sasser & William West; 22-Alan Piper & John Joseph Potter; 23-Aaron Horton, Charles McKenzie, Tramaine Stewart &

Dr. Jessanna Smith; 24-Elaina Kitchens & Bill Curry; 25-Robert Williams & Jullian McKenzie; 27-Melissa Freeman & Frank Ptacin;

28-Jacob McFadden; 29-Kay Gradick, Nalene Conway, Mike Jacobs & Jesse Lewis; 30-Artee Anderson;

31-Diane Ring, Gloria Settler, Johnny “Bugman” Herald, Chris Bond & Carl Conaway

23-Jeff & Tara Mosley27-Mallory & Julia Pearce

Josiah Riffle & Leah Lancaster

married on Saturday, June 16th

in Anna Maria Island, FL.



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