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The Tybee Breeze is a monthly publ icat ion that comes out on the 1st of each month and is available in racks & outdoor boxes throughout the island all month long. It is also available to view in its entirety to perspective visitors online, as well as, mailed out to subscribers all over the U.S. The deadline to advertise is by the 15th of the month prior. Our goal is to provide a fun & entertaining magazine for all ages. If you would like to contribute by writing a story, letter to the editor, suggesting a story, or advertising, contact us using the information above. By submitting photos to the Tybee Breeze, you are authorizing the Breeze to use, reproduce and display photographs. Some of the articles in the Tybee Breeze are fiction. Views expressed by writers are not necessarily those of the Tybee Breeze. The Tybee Breeze assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. All ads contained within the Tybee Breeze are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Tybee Breeze reserves the right to edit or refuse any articles or advertising submitted to this publication © 2011. All rights reserved.

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By Tommy Thompson

Susie Morris and Stuart Lyles, owners and operators of The Lighthouse Inn – Bed and Breakfast, have transformed a distinctive Fort Screven home into a warm, comfortable, elegant island retreat. As I opened the gate into the side yard garden I suddenly felt twelve years old again. The home that is now the Lighthouse B&B has had an illustrious history. In the one-hundred years since the original construction, this house has been the home for the Band Director and the Chaplin of Fort Screven and also the former Duncan Yo-Yo Champion / barber that used to cut my hair on the porch. Having driven by the Lighthouse B&B many times over the past few years and admired the exterior renovations, I was very curious to see what had changed on the interior since my last visit fifty-something years ago. I had lived in Boston for decades and had spent many weekends in B&B’s on Nantucket, which had historically been my benchmark for the best B&B’s in the US. Susie & Stuart purchased 16 Meddin Drive in Sept. of 1999, during hurricane Floyd…! Fortunately their newly acquired property suffered only landscape damage. A year of renovations later they opened The Lighthouse Inn B&B. The renovations included creating three guest rooms with private baths, while maintaining the integrity, character and details of the one-hundred year old structure. Among other career paths, Susie at one time owned the S. Morris Art Gallery on Wright Square in Savannah and the collection of original art showcased in the B&B is spectacular…! Stuart, who spent his career in the Information Technology (IT) field and also played in a band, is a soft spoken gentleman, but his pride in his wife and their

hospitality business beams through in his smile. They met in Atlanta and when both had jobs that had them traveling during the week. So they would meet up on the weekends at various places around the country until Susie decided to quit her job and move to Savannah. Shortly afterwards as Stuart put it, “when Susie moved to Savannah from Atl., I followed her here like a puppy dog.” Susie managed the 17th Street Inn on Tybee, owned by her brother, prior to she and Stuart buying and creating The Lighthouse Inn. Over the past ten years they have grown a successful business, but more than any financial rewards, they value the friendships they have cultured among their guests. They have entertained guests, on their front porch from all over the world, that have included the King & Queen of Owerrie West, Imo State, Nigeria. The décor, artwork, old world millwork, furnishings all combine to make The Lighthouse Inn a world class B&B, but it is the obvious love that Susie and Stuart have put into their business that make you feel at home with them. Stuart said that 2010 was a banner year for them, “their home turned one-hundred years old, their Inn was ten, their marriage was twenty and his beloved Mercedes SUV turned over two-hundred thousand miles.”It is such a unique pleasure to meet a couple that love each other and have such a passion in what they do. Their motto for the Lighthouse Inn is, “come as a guest, leave as a friend…!” Move over Nantucket, The Lighthouse Inn on Tybee is now on the top of my list…! If you have friends or relatives coming to Tybee or if you are just curious about The Lighthouse Inn, visit their website www.tybeebb.com. Remember: “If your lucky enough to live on Tybee, you’re lucky enough…!


“Be Breezy... You’re on Tybee time!” ~Sundi

Keeping It RealIsland Scooter Rentals is a new company located at Fat Tire Bikes, and they want

everyone to know that they have brand new fully

automatic scooters available to rent! So, “have fun in the Tybee Sun,” and rent one today! Jeff Kirk is predicting lots of activity for us this hurricane season, so check out his predictions on page 10. See if Tybee is due this year for the big one, and get prepared!

We had a celebrity visit Tybee in May, the travelosity roaming gnome! He was seen on the beach, at the lighthouse, the pier, Chu’s department store, and he even stopped by the Crab Shack for some lunch. There are

more pics of his visit on the Breeze’s Facebook page. Chef Espy’s Tomato Chutney is a little sweet, and a little spicy, and it is now available at: Tybee Market IGA, Sea Side Sisters, Marlin Monroe’s, Atlantic Beacon Gallery, Kitchenware Outfitters in Savannah, Low Country Gourmet in Savannah, Russo’s Sea Food

in Savannah, and Davis Produce on Hwy. 80. Taste some today... it is so yummy, and it can go on everything!


The 2010 hurricane season was very active

but you wouldn’t know it by the damage it caused. Nineteen storms were named and no hurricanes made landfall on the United States. That is quite unusual with such a large number of storms. The long term average number of storms in a given year is ten. It just serves as a reminder that the number of storms is not as important as what the steering pattern is when storms do develop. An example of the opposite would be in 1992 when there was not a named storm until late August but its name was Andrew. The biggest reason for the high number of storms in 2010 was a developing strong La Nina. This occurs when waters in the Equatorial Pacific are cooler than normal. This pattern has ramifications across the world, one of those being there is usually a low amount of wind shear in the tropical Atlantic during hurricane season. Hurricanes are able to form easier and maintain themselves when these upper-level winds are weaker. The La Nina will continue heading into this year’s hurricane season, however indications are it will not be as strong

as last year. Still, there should tend to be less wind shear than average over the tropical Atlantic, leading to the likelihood of an above average number of storms. Combine that with the fact we are still in the warm phase of the Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation (AMO), and it makes it very likely that we will see the number of storms this year be at least a little above average. The AMO is an approximately 25 year cycle of when the tropical Atlantic is either slightly warmer or cooler than average. Tropical systems feed off warm water, so slightly above average water temps usually means a better chance for more storms. This warmer cycle began in the mid 1990s and is likely to last up to another 10 years. In 2010, we were fortunate that steering patterns in the atmosphere kept the storms out to sea in the Atlantic or far to the south in the Caribbean. Will we be lucky with this again in 2011? While anything is possible, there is a significant chance that we won’t. One theory being touted now is that when there is a high number of tornadoes in the U.S. during springtime, it correlates to a higher chance of an above average hurricane landfall season in the U.S. For example, if one goes back to 2008, a La Nina year, we saw tornadoes running well above average in the spring. You may remember the tornado that hit the Georgia Dome in March and

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the St. Patrick’s Day blackout on River Street the next night when a tornado hit Effingham County. Also, there was a large EF-4 tornado that hit Darien on Mother’s Day that spring. Later that summer, H u r r i c a n e s Gustav and Ike ravaged the Gulf Coast and we were concerned with Hurricane Hannah just a few days before it spared us and hit the Carolinas. This year’s La Nina is stronger than the one in 2008 and so far the tornado outbreaks this spring have been worse. Coincidence? Possibly. But it is not every year that a historic “super outbreak” of tornadoes occurs, but this year there have been two, the one in Alabama recently and the one in North Carolina before that.

While there’s no guarantee that this will mean a high impact of hurricanes on the United States, the comparison is certainly interesting. My take from all this is that folks along the Gulf and East coasts need to be on guard for a higher than average chance of land-falling hurricanes this year. Locally, throw in the fact that Chatham County has not been hit directly

by a hurricane since David in 1979, we are overdue. How overdue? Well, it’s been 32 years since David and, since the mid 1800s; we have not gone longer than 32 years without being struck by at least a Category One storm. Let’s hope we make it to 33 years this time.

(Hurricane season runs from June 1st through nov. 30th.)


Grad School

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

1983 and own Tybee Island Realty. She can be reached for comment at [email protected].

Although I haven’t experienced many, if any, college courses this century, I learn new things on a fairly regular basis. Life for those of us “of a certain age”...like over 40ish and 50ish and maybe even more-ish...is a continuous learning experience. I stopped to consider how many exciting, world-shaping changes my grandparents and even my parents experienced, from things like the automobile and the airplane, indoor plumbing and electric lights, to telephones and television and space travel. Then I stopped to consider how many world shaping changes my generation has accepted, some with reluctance, others with delight. I’ve gone from having one telephone with a long cord in the entire house to having several land line phones, most cordless, in various areas of the house, to beepers, to pagers, to car phones, to cell phones, and beyond to cell phones and smart phones that connect to the internet, have Facebook, take pictures, and get calls from anywhere in the world. I still haven’t learned

everything my current phone model does. When I think about the phones, then I think about how my office has changed. From manual typewriter, to electric typewriter, to electric typewriters that had auto-correct, to the computers and their keyboards, to word processors that correct spelling and grammar for you even when you don’t want them to. The calculator. The FAX machine. The scanner. The copier. No, make that the COPIERS. There are at least SIX copiers of various kinds in my office. There are two at home. Then there are the little devices that used to be a really big deal. Like the camera. First, I had a Kodak Brownie and then an Instamatic. The Polaroid, which is no more, was a true phenomenon. There were flash bulbs and flash cubes and actual film you had to load. Then came the disposable camera. I loved that. Then the digital camera. Now, I pretty much just use my cell phone so I can upload the pictures to wherever I want to send them. That brings me to the internet. Internet?? Do you know how really new that concept is? If you’re of that “certain age,” you do. Now, I upload, download, Google, sign in, sign on, and sign off, IM, tweet, text, email and Skype. I’ve gone from 45 RPM records to LPs to eight track tapes to cassettes to CDs. I’ve gone from big old electric radios to transistor radios, to boom boxes, to I-Pods. I’ve gone from pressure cookers to slow cookers to microwaves. From “EEEK, a mouse!” to I need a new mouse. I’ve gone from “somebody get up and change to channel” to remote controls and from “Who can read the map?” to GPS. I’ve gone from “Andy Griffith” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” to “Sex in the City” and “Desperate Housewives.” From black and white to color. I’m still learning. It’s like Grad School, real world style.

June 13th - 24th, Mon-Fri 9-3

Kids 6-16 are invited to join us for a very exciting Acting Camp this summer on Tybee. Join Directors Renee’ DeRossett & Kim Trammell in the Tybee Arts Center,

for a 2 week Summer Camp filled with exciting Theatre, dance, music, sun and fun!

This Years Camp production... “The Wizard of OZ”Campers will also be invited to join the cast in the

TAA’s Main Stage Production of “The Wizard of Oz”

NOW Accepting applications! Cost of camp = $250Visit our website for the application form, camp info., and

all the latest information about the Arts on Tybee!www.tybeearts.org

2011 Tybee Theatre camp

for Kids


And as always, feel free to contact me on my cell 844.8427 or e-mail [email protected] if you ever have any

questions, concerns or suggestions.

To start this month, I want to thank all the businesses and residents who contributed to assist the group of high school students who recently visited Tybee after previously deciding to donate all the funds they had raised for

their planned trip to a family that was impacted by the tornadoes in

Alabama. These students were from a small town in Tennessee. They decided to try

to help a family who lost a 12 year old son in the storms and whose mom was in a coma as a result of injuries from the same tornado that killed her son. Once Tybee folks got wind of the situation, help started pouring in from all corners to make sure these students could still come to the Island. Special thanks to Harry Spirides and the Ocean Plaza for generously donating hotel rooms for their stay and to the many groups and organizations that stepped up to support this group of young people. Pretty amazing to see our little community roll out the red carpet like this for a good cause... Many Tybee property owners recently received assessments that significantly lowered their assessed value. Much of this was due to the state law which took effect this year mandating that the value foreclosed properties be taken into consideration when determining the taxable value of surrounding properties. I will focus next month’s article on this issue with specific information about how this affects Stephens-Day and other property tax exemptions. Incidentally, the City of Tybee’s income from this will be affected but the City has also seen actual tax receipts increase recently due to liens against property that previously were owed to the City (and County and Schools) being paid in full thanks to the high rate of sales of foreclosed properties. Our Census numbers came back recently and the report indicated that our population had gone down since 2000. This contradicts two studies completed by both the Census Bureau and Georgia Tech indicating that the Tybee population was much higher than it was in 2000. In speaking with people around the Island, it appears that many full time residents did not receive Census forms. Because the majority of Tybee’s citizens receive their mail at the post office and Census Bureau policy, my opinion is that many of us were not counted. Census Bureau policy prohibits delivery of Census forms to PO Boxes which is understandable in light of the fact that many non-Tybee residents have a PO Box and some of us have multiple boxes for business or other needs. Putting the onus on individuals to pick up Census forms at a location other than a mailbox in my view kept many Tybee residents from being counted and this was made even more problematic due to the Census Bureau’s decision to move the pick-up site for Census forms from the gym to City Hall. In any event,

the problem will come down to what it always comes down to: MONEY. If we want a recount, someone will have to pay for it. We are working on this issue with our elected officials at the federal level. The undercount was not Tybee’s fault and Tybee ought not be forced to pay to fix it nor should we be penalized by receiving less money from non-Tybee governmental entities. An example of the way this could affect us in the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) negotiations that are coming up in the next few months. The LOST is the fifth cent each of us pays when we purchase most items in Chatham County. The County collects these funds and distributes a portion to cities in the County. One of the ways that LOST funds are distributed is based on the percentage of a municipality’s population relative to the entire county. I disagree with this formula and will be fighting the use of it as a determinant of disbursement of funds county-wide. This is a ten year tax. In light of the fact that Tybee is Chatham County’s only beach, population is not an appropriate distribution formula in my opinion. But if a majority of Chatham County’s elected leaders choose to use population as the primary determinant, Tybee will stand to lose a lot of money due to what many believe was an undercount by the Census Bureau. I will keep you updated on both the LOST negotiations and the Census challenge we plan to mount. We continue to make progress on Highway 80, especially the Bridges. Engineering costs for the Bridges is being placed in the County’s priority list of projects. And the project is on the list of projects submitted to the State Department of Transportation for the upcoming T-SPLOST vote. If the T-SPLOST referendum passes and if the Bull and Lazaretto Creek Bridge projects remain on the list, funds could start coming in the next few years. These are two big “ifs” though. To ensure that the Tybee Bridges stays on the list, I would encourage you to contact County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis as he serves as our County’s liaison on this issue with the DOT. Please come to our next Charter School meeting on June 2 at 7 PM at City Hall for an update on the efforts to start a Charter School on Tybee. There is much news to share and much work still to be done. Mayor’s Night In will be moved to June 21 this month due to a scheduling conflict. It will be from 6-8PM. Please contact Jan Leviner at 786.4573 ext. 103 for an appointment. Take care and have a great June!


sOciaL resPOnsiBiLiTYBy Haley daniell Hill

10 high school students from South Pittsburg High School Tennessee unanimously decided to donate their end of year trip money to a family in nearby Bridgeport, Alabama. The reason for this act of generosity was because the family’s home and town were destroyed by a tornado in late April. In addition to the destruction of the family’s home they also lost their 12 year old son and the mother was severely injured. Students of Mary Katherine Dawkins and Elizabeth Mount’s Transition/Life Skills class had planned to visit Tybee for a one night trip. They had been fund raising all school year long and once they donated the $2000 they had raised selling cokes and spirit buttons they knew they had given up their trip. That, however, turned out to not be the case! In responding to local news stories, both the communities of Pittsburg, Tennessee and Tybee Island surprised these students with a trip they could not imagine. It is here I wish to thank everyone who donated time, money or services to the students of South Pittsburg High School. For all of those who worked to secure lodging, food, goodie bags and amazing activities for the kids, without your help none of this would have been possible. The response to the request for donations was overwhelming and honestly these kids needed a week in Savannah and on Tybee Island to participate in everything that was offered to them! Harry and Kerri Spirides started the Tybee giving momentum when they donated 2 nights stay at the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort (coincidently the hotel the group was originally going to stay for just one night). From there the gifts started pouring in, and by the time the final itinerary was completed the one night trip to the beach had become a 3 day 2 night vacation to remember and the kids did not have to pay for anything! The list of everything the community offered the SPHS students is long, a true testament to the generosity of our community. Below is the list of what they did while they were here and thank yous to all who helped make it happen! There is nothing that can be

said to describe the gratitude felt by everyone involved in this story. To recognize and give to a group of kids who gave away what they had worked so hard to earn shows us all that the true nature of our being is kind and giving. Thank you to the Fulkerson Family—Mark, Ellen, Emma and Zoe—for bringing this story and these amazing kids into the lives and hearts of Tybee Island! And, we must remember that when you give without wanting you receive without knowing. SPHS TriP: aLL eXPenSeS Paid! Dinner at The Lady & Sons’; Old Town Trolley haunted and historic trolley tour of Savannah; Lighthouse Pizza evening pizza after their two long days of sight seeing; Guided beach walk with the staff of the Tybee Island Ocean Marine Science Center; Roller Skating at the Tybee YMCA/Recreation with subs for lunch and dessert from Sundae Cafe; Ice cream and candy from Seaside Sweets; Meet and Greet Dinner with the Mayor and City Council at the Crab Shack; Sunset Dolphin tour with Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours; Lunch at Huc-A-Poos; And goodie bags from Latitude 32 and other Tybee shops. and THankS Go To…God who gives us the desire to give and help. The generosity of the Students from South Pittsburg High School for their selfless generosity to those in need. To all those who helped circulate emails, contact restaurants, shop owners and tour guides.

Harry & kerri Spirides@ocean Plaza Beach resort ● The Crab Shack ● Paula deen

enterprises ● rich & Vicki@Lighthouse Pizza ● eric & Heather @Huc-a-Poos ● kevin Carpenter & aJ Baker@Sundae Café ● Gay

& Carolyn Williams & family for the welcome banner ● Staff of the Tybee island yMCa/recreation for

roller skating & beyond ● Jimmy kelleher at Seaside Sweets ● Joyce

ellis at old Town Trolley ● Tybee island Marine Science Center ● dr. Joe richardson ● Mike & iris Scarborough at Captain Mike’s

dolphin Tour ● Tybee island Light Station & Museum ● Latitude 32 ● iGa ● Francisco Vasquez ● danny & Susan Hill ● Savannah riverboat Cruises ● Tybee island City Council ● Ginny Murphy & family ● Jennifer Palmer & family ● Christina Pomroy

● Lori Bloess & Family ● Fat Tire Bikes ● everyone who helped from

beginning to end!


By Janice Bentley

When you think of a “B” word, you immediately think of beach, bikinis, beach bums and bicycles, especially for those of us on Tybee Island. With the warmer weather and sunny skies, donning on that yellow polka-dotted bikini and going to the beach is a common fun activity these days. Also, dusting off and checking out the bicycle in anticipation of leisurely biking around the island is a popular fun activity. Riding bicycles on Tybee is great fun and gives you the opportunity to see up-close and personal many attractions of the island to include the various cottages and homes, island landscapes, historical venues and the beautiful nature around us on the island. Bicycling is also a great form of exercise which is not too strenuous considering the flat topography of the island. In order for your bicycling experience to be fun and enjoyable, please make sure you observe good bicycle sense in terms of sharing the road with motorists and being safe. Here are a few tips: • Always inspect your bicycle to make sure it is in good working condition to include brakes, gears and tires. Make sure you have the right size bicycle that is comfortable for you. • Always wear a bicycle helmet whenever you ride – this can reduce your chance of a serious brain injury by 85%. Did you know that it is Georgia law that any person under the age of 16 years old must wear a bicycle helmet? This includes the driver (or operator) and passenger. As an adult, set a good example and wear your bicycle helmet. • Wear visible clothing ~ bright or fluorescent yellow and orange are excellent choices. Avoid black and dark shades of green, brown or blue, which tends to blend with the landscape. Did you know that lack of visibility is one of the leading factors in crashes? • For riding at night, bicycle lighting is required to include a white light on the front of your bicycle and a red reflector on the rear. A right light may also be used in addition to the red reflector on the rear. • Riding in hot weather requires additional safety and comfort measures to include wearing breathable

fabrics that help wick away moisture and dry quickly, staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids (equip your bike with a bracket to hold a water bottle) and applying sunscreen. • Bicyclists have rights and responsibilities of any other vehicle and are subject to the same traffic laws. Obey

traffic lights & stop signs. • As a motorist, be aware that you must share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists and be on the look-out for them. Take extra care with exiting alleys and driveways since

pedestrians and bicyclists may be approaching from both the left and right. • Take extra care at intersections and when passing a cyclist. • Cyclists should ride on the right with the flow of traffic (ride in the same direction as the traffic). Use bicycle lanes, if available. • Cyclists should use hand signals to show your intent to turn. Make eye contact with motorists at intersections. • Park your bicycle in bike racks or secure to a study railing or object, and always lock your bicycle. Enjoy Tybee and enjoy your bicycle adventures safely! (By the way, “beer” is another “B” word. Don’t drink and drive.) The information provided in this article is found in the Georgia Department of Transportation, “Georgia Bike Sense – A Guide for Cyclists & Motorists”. Additional bicycle-friendly information can be found at the following websites: www.georgiabikes.org, www.dot.state.ga.us, www.bikewalk.org, and www.bicyclecampaign.org.

it was the best crowd ever! We raised $7350 for the y scholarships. The winner of the split the pot got $675! a “little” girl from the Huc-a-Poo’s crowd won it! Trinity Chapel came in 1st place, the city team with Jason & Wanda came in

2nd, 3rd place went to Tybee Vacation rentals. Best costume was Pirate Pedicab. Most spirit went to the city team, and the first out was the optimist Club! and the Tybrarians brought a team dog along!

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June means summer is Here!

Spring was a whirlwind! Thank you to everyone that came to the 2011 BHT Community Visioning Workshop in April. Following is a snapshot summary of what was presented re: 2010-11 achievements based on feedback from the 2010 Visioning Workshop:

OrGaniZaTiOn: Monthly 4-point committee meetings, including the Board of Directors meetings - Continuation of providing information for businesses, residents and potential visitors via BHT Newsletters, press releases and articles (such as this one!) - Attend local and regional training seminars to expand knowledge of the program and bring back to the community - Maintain relations and seek funding / assistance from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Department of Community Affairs - Began the Tybee Island Information Providers program in which locals volunteer to assist visitors within the downtown area. If you are interested in doing this for 2 – 3 hours / weekend, please give me a call - Meet with businesses throughout the corridor routinely to improve dialogue with the city, maintain open communication and provide assistance to improve economic development.

DesiGn: Continued awareness of architectural and character history of the corridor and the importance of Historic Preservation through meetings with Local and State HP experts presenting - Recognized the owner of the Carbo House with a plaque that was provided by the Tybee Island Historical Society and presented by the Mayor and City Council for being listed on the National Register of Historic Places - Provide opportunities for businesses to seek financial assistance for façade improvements - Continued to address parking issues by increasing awareness of availability and that Tybee is a “Pay to Park” community - Worked with the Tybee Island Parking Committee and the Coastal Regional Commission to launch the Savannah – Tybee Shuttle service for daily visitors - Continued to address litter issues by introducing the Keep Tybee Tidy slogan and working with the city to add ash domes on top of trash containers for cigarettes to be disposed of properly and cleanly - Launched the Sign of the Times Award. Two recipients, Gallery by the Sea and Tybee Island Property Rentals, were presented this award in October 2010 - In an effort to provide more information in the downtown area, the Design committee worked with volunteers (Craig Harrison and Jane Coslick) and the city to build an Information kiosk in the Park of Seven Flags and to transform an old parking hut into the Info Hut near the Tybrisa / Strand Roundabout.

ecOnOmic resTrucTurinG: Based on feedback from businesses and residents wanting more of a relationship and to build on the Buy Local Tybee slogan, the E. R. Committee began the Locals Appreciation Card. The card is available to those with 31328 on their driver’s license and businesses accepting the card will honor various discounts to show their appreciation of locals and so locals can do more

business on island. More businesses have signed up to honor the card and if you have not yet signed up for yours, feel free to stop in my office now - Worked with the Tybee Island Tourism Council and a consultant in conducting the second Market Study to evaluate overnight guests staying in accommodations. The results are posted at the Better Hometown webpage and are helpful for all businesses in developing marketing plans - Economic development is an ongoing process. Therefore, the committee works to improve seasonal challenges, increase awareness of all bricks and mortar business with a full business listing and a map for locals and guests to refer to, and provide a variety of business resources for success - Vacant commercial properties are continuously tracked and updated so that when a potential new business owner is considering Tybee they will have an essential tool to refer too. We have also worked with City Officials and new business owners to have grand opening ribbon cuttings to increase awareness and welcome them to the community.

PrOmOTiOn: There seems to always be something happening on Tybee. We work with organizers and the city to ensure their event runs smoothly, is safe, family friendly, and successful so that all can enjoy. The events approved by City Officials are listed in the BHT Newsletters so you know about them too - During the winter time, we continued the umbrella of Tybee for the Holidays. During this time of Holiday celebrations, volunteers came together to add decorations in various locations to compliment the wonderful displays DPW did, Lights on for Tybee grew and there was record participation in the Holiday Parade - Feedback about Third Thursdays on Tybee was positively strong at the 2010 workshop. We have been able to continue these one hour “listener’s delight” concerts to encourage art as an economic engine on the island.

The feedback you provided in April is helping set the 2011-12 workplan for each committee to achieve continued success – with you - within the Main Business Corridor. The workplans will be publicized soon. Third Thursdays on Tybee during May was wonderful with Chris Desa at the Lot of Tybee Oaks! Please join us again this month when Amburgey & Hanson will be playing at the Tybrisa / Strand Roundabout from 5:30 until 6:30 June 16! You will enjoy this “Listener’s Delight” with the acoustic blues duo performance while you stroll the area, take in the views, enjoy tasty treats, and shop throughout the corridor. The Better Hometown Board is currently seeking sponsorships to help promote Third Thursdays on Tybee. If you would like to be a sponsor to help promote Third Thursdays on Tybee and your business, please contact me. The Savannah to Tybee Beach Shuttle service continues to grow in popularity with day visitors; so much so, that two more Savannah departures have been added – 11am and 2pm. Everyone enjoys coming to Tybee for the natural environment, services, shops, and dining options.


TaKinG a BreaK FrOm THe HisTOrY

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

Bernie at [email protected]

For something different I thought you might like to know how these articles originated, where they have been, and where they might be going. Or not. When I was researching the history of Tybee’s cemetery and the people known to be buried there for a booklet I was preparing circa 2004, Diane Sikes at City Hall allowed me to look through the very large and very old record book kept in City Hall - see the above photo and preamble. My fascination with some of the minutes recorded therein planted a seed of finding a way to share them with those interested in Tybee’s history and, dare I say, its shenanigans. With the exception of a few inserted documents taped to some pages, the entire book is handwritten. The actual minutes of council meetings are all handwritten. In 2006 I took digital photographs of all 482 pages and asked the folks at the Breeze if they would be interested in a series of articles. They were. So in November of 2006, I started deciphering page one. I say “deciphering” because much of the writing is light and difficult to read. For the most part I have gone through the pages in numerical order. Occasionally I skip around to make a story more complete. I do skip over a lot on mundane and repetitive material. From time to time I also divert to other historical items brought to my attention from various sources – the Tybee Train, the 1893 hurricane, the 1900 census, council candidate John Ruwe’s drowning death, St. Michael Church’s founding, Councilman Henry Blun’s colorful background, the Wortham family, the drowning of the two German sailors, the cemetery closing, Anne Monaghan’s death, etc. Anyway, in spite of these diversions, I have now made it to page 202, or 42% of the way through the record book. Since it took me four and a half years to get to this point and assuming I continue at the same rate, I will arrive at the end of the book sometime in 2017. For those of you who can’t wait until then to know the last entry, I’ll tell you now. It’s the new mayor of Tybee, Stephen Harris, taking the oath of office on March 27, 1925 to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Butler II (E. George). But you’ll have to keep reading to find out what happened to the second Mayor Butler! Another way to look at the progress made is chronologically. In my first four and a half years I covered the Tybee happenings from 1887 until 1909, or 22 years. So to report on the next 16 years, by that analysis, would indicate that I will be done in another three and a half years. But of course the minutes are

getting longer especially under Mayor Lovell who likes to report in great detail what he and Council accomplished in the preceding year. Besides the old record book, I rely on a number of other sources to prepare these snippet articles. Sarah Jones of the Tybee Island Historical Society loaned me three wonderful old survey maps of Tybee for me to have reproduced. They have been invaluable in locating some of the places mentioned in the minutes and other documents. Lot and Ward numbers, street names no longer existing, etc., would be of little interest to readers if no location were given. I have used these maps many times in writing these articles. Several readers have provided information in the form of old news articles, letters, memories and the like. I hope they and others will continue to provide me with such so that I can provide them to you. And of course there’s good old Google and various books written on Tybee history. So now you know. Next month its back to the grind with the council meeting of April 6, 1909.


“PEACEFUL JOURNEY”Here’s wishing you better

days ahead and may our service members

be cunning warriors and come home in greater

numbers. Salute!

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www.harmonicasforhope.org

Next Month “Seeking The Sacred Silence”

TomaToes ~ TomaToes ~ TomaToesWhen produce is at its peak, a simple salad

of fresh seasonal ingredients, bright colors, and a little crunch can be magical. salads

can easily go from side dish to the main attraction by adding a little lean protein.

With a little imagination a salad can become the complete meal. The combinations are

limitless and best of all........no cooking! Here is my recipe for a light and delicious salad

that features fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with a sweet and sour dressing enlivened

with fresh mint. This has become an anytime favorite at my house.

You need:2 large hot-house cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded,

halved again lengthwise and sliced into 1/2 inch chunks.1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1 tbsp. sugar (I use raw)1 tsp. salt

3 large tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped2/3 cup coarsely chopped red onion

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (or basil or dill)3 tbsp. olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

sImple To do: In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally. add tomatoes, onion, mint and olive oil and toss to blend. season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill and serve.

I like to add shrimp, corn, scallions, lime and cilantro instead of mint or perk it with a splash of gin. once you try it you’ll start

thinking of all kinds of add-ons. no cooking!

Bonus ReCIpe: supeR TomaTo RefResHeRThis chilled tomato consommé’ can be served as a wonderful

chilled soup or as a refreshing cocktail surprise.

GeT:4 1/2 lbs. tomatoes

1/2 cup vodka2 tbsp. grated horseradish (not creamy)

salt and pepper1 tbsp. vinegar (I use sherry vinegar) red wine will do

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves2 garlic cloves peeled1 thin slice of beetroot

THen: put everything except beetroot into a food processor or blender and run until slushy. You may want to split the tomatoes

into a couple of batches to avoid spillage. place 4 layers of cheesecloth in a deep bowl. pour the tomato mixture into the cloth. Tie up the corners of the cloth. add the slice of beet to the bowl to

add color. Hang the bag from a shelf in the refrigerator with the bowl underneath for 6 to 8 hours or overnight. discard the beet slice. serve in a nice clear bowl with an ice cube to keep it very cold, a basil leaf and a few drops of extra virgin olive oil. or in a chilled clear shot glass as a refreshing “bracer.” yes - yes - yes!

Hope you enjoy, Chef espysighs or moans ~ [email protected]

THe 25TH annuaL

craB sHacK KiD’s FisHinG TOurnamenT

June 11 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].


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

Dear Fran,I think all the waitresses on Tybee need sensitivity training. I was in one of your local fine dining establishments and told one of the girls working there that she was so hot that she could bring the food I ordered out raw and we’d make it sizzle together. Next thing I know, I’m out on the sidewalk. What kind of service is that?? i don’t Get it! oscar Meyer Dear Oscar,Well, gee. Aren’t you a special one? At this rate, you won’t EVER get IT. My advice to you is to go right back into that restaurant, ask for the manager, and then leave him/her an apology card in which you’ve put a tip in the amount of whatever your order would have been to be given to the server in question. And eat elsewhere. you need the training, Fran

Dear Fran,I went to some of those Beach Bum activities I’d heard so much about. I wore my rattiest old bummy clothes and I really felt out of place. Nobody looked like an old bum to me. Thanks, Conn FusedDear conn,Silly. On Tybee being a Beach Bum is a frame of mind not an economic state. Cheers! Fran

Dear Fran,The guy I’m dating must be nuts. The other day I caught him and my best friend hugging and kissing out on the sidewalk in front of the Windrose. When I got upset, my boyfriend told me that they were merely observing “Give a Friend a Hug Day.” I looked on my calendar, and I think he must have his months mixed up or something because I didn’t see that holiday listed anywhere for this month. What do you think? in LoveDear in Love,I think you’ve been had. Probably in many ways. As far as I know, there is no official “Give a Friend a Hug Day” on the calendar. Sounds to me like you need to instigate a “Give the Guy a Boot Day.” Wake up, Fran Dear Fran,Now that “Arnold the Terminator” is terminating his marriage to that Shriver woman, do you think we can get him to move to Tybee? Our single guy pool is growing smaller and smaller, especially of those that have some extra money to spend. I’m looking for a rich guy to fall for. To %&$$## with this true love stuff. ready and willing,

nita MannDear nita,I’ve always heard that you can marry as much in a minute as you can make in a

lifetime. But, can you picture Arnold on a bar stool at Doc’s? Hmmmm. Actually, you

know, I think I can see it now. Let’s send him an invitation. Willing to help, Fran

Dear Fran,Are there wild horses on Tybee? I could swear from the size of the “gift” I find in my front yard sometime that there’s a horse living somewhere in neighborhood. Just wondering, Give me a Shovel!Dear shovel needer,No horses on Tybee. But whatever that huge critter is, it sometimes leaves its calling card on my lawn too. And it’s always right where I’d have to step in it. If it’s somebody’s pet, you’d think the owner would notice. Or maybe the “gift” is so big that the owner can’t lift it?? I think you should put out surveillance cameras and see if you can identify the culprit. Maybe it’s Bigfoot. Good luck, Fran


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

Check out the new arrivals at your Tybee Branch of Live oak Public Libraries:

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“Dreams of Joy,” by Lisa See“A Drop of the Hard Stuff,” by Lawrence Block“Fallen,” by Karen Slaughter“The Final Storm: A Novel of the War in the Pacific “Frankenstein: The Dead Town,” by Dean Koontz“Hit List,” by Laurell K. Hamilton“The Jefferson Key,” by Steve Berry“The Kingdom,” by Clive Cussler“Outrage,” by Robert Tannenbaum“State of Wonder,” by Ann Patchett“Summer Rental,” by Mary Kay Andrews“Trader of Secrets,” by Steve Martini

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“The Big Fight,” by Sugar Ray Leonard“Demonic,” by Ann Coulter“Fail Up,” by Travis Smiley“Familyhood,” Paul Reiser“The Greater Journey,” by David McCullough“In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin,” by Eric Larson“Lady Blue Eyes: My Life With Frank,” by Barbara Sinatra“A Love That Multiplies,” by Michelle Duggar“A Nation Like No Other,” by Newt Gingrich“On China,” by Henry Kissinger“Pirate Hunter of the Caribbean,” by David Cordingly“Through My Eyes,” by Tim Tebow“Truth Be Told,” by Larry King

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

Burton 4-H CentertyBee Island aCtIvItIes

The beginning of this summer brings memories of our past year, both good and bad. Though some memories are painful to reflect on, they have often taught us a great deal about ourselves and our friends and family. June 1st of this year marks one year since Sgt. Jon Peney passed away in Afghanistan. Certainly his passing has dramatically changed those who knew him. I can only speak for myself, but I know that his absence has left a permanent tender spot in my heart. Every time I think about those who knew Jon I know that they miss him just as much, and even more, than I do. And while June 1st will always be a day that I remember, I am able to find some joy in the remembrance. Jon was passionate about his service to his country. The only thing that exceeded his love for his country was his love for his wife, Kristin, who works at the 4H. When I remember Jon, I am so glad that every memory I have of him is so happy! He was also so sweet and loved Kristin so much that anyone could see it clearly on his face.

Recently, a memorial garden was planted at the 4H Center in honor of Sgt. Jon Peney. With collaboration of the Georgia 4H Foundation, Tybee Beautification Society, and the Savannah Big Give, a wonderful garden was planted around the office building. Volunteers came out to help plant, get dirty, and make something beautiful for everyone to know about Jon’s sacrifice and Kristin’s. Please take a moment this month to stop and think about those who serve this country and remember them and their families which give up so much of themselves.

This one’s for you Jon, Rangers Lead the Way!!


Experience Luxury,Oceanfront Style

The Oceanfront Cottage staff is so pleased with the busy spring that everyone has enjoyed on Tybee. After such a cold winter, summer came early and so did the visitors from everywhere. Our restaurants were full

and busy as were local businesses of every type. The good news is that our summer season looks very promising. Bookings are up and repeat customers now know to contact us early to get the home that they prefer. Unfortunately, some adults knowingly and intentionally booked properties for underage Guests without adult supervision. These individuals entered into a lease with us and knowingly deceived us. The consequences were not good. We have avoided many of the prom bookings and graduations. Our company policy does not allow proms, fraternities, graduations or weddings in our homes that exceed the occupancy of the home. It is important that our Guests be of age and be responsible. As a result of these deceptions we have hired Tybee Island Police Officers to patrol our homes. Every Guest is being advised in advance that one call for bad behavior will result in eviction. Tybee Island’s economy depends on tourism. However, all it takes is one bad Guest to ruin the weekend for everyone they come into contact with. I apologize for any incidents and shall try very hard to prevent any such episodes in the future. Our office is on call 24/7. If you have a problem please call 912-786-0054. We were thrilled with the completion of Tybee Island Wedding Chapel. One wedding booked almost every home that Mermaid Cottage has! Good for you Diane Kaufman! We wish everyone a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you around Tybee. Best wishes, Stacye and Lannie Jarrell

The support from Tybee has been amazing. We wish to thank everyone for their encouragement during the construction and our first few events. The Tybee Island Wedding Chapel is an ideal location for a destination wedding. It was also planned to be flexible so that we can have many other events such as the recent fundraiser for The Post Theatre and more. The top of the line audio/visual system allows guests to get creative. Our state of the art sound system, complete with speakers on the patio, allows guests to sync their favorite playlist to be featured during their event. Dual large flat screens in the main sanctuary allow the guests to play their own personal slideshow or music videos. Each caterer has been most complimentary of the caterer’s kitchen allowing refreshments and meals to be at their best at time for serving. The Chapel’s amenities really allow everyone to celebrate their event, with all of the modern conveniences offered at some of the nation’s most popular venues Tybee Island Wedding Chapel has reservations for 2012 including 6 weddings and 2 events! The majority of The Chapel couples are destination brides. The Guests of the couple are families and friends who come to Tybee for the wedding and combine their trip into a Tybee vacation! These guests are contributing to Tybee’s economy by staying, shopping, dining and touring the island. This brings a whole new genre of vacationers to Tybee. Tybee Island Wedding Chapel hosted a Beautiful wedding on May 14th, 2011. Guests remarked that the event was “over the top” and they were very impressed. Please consider our chapel for your next event. It is an ideal place for Anniversary parties, Birthday Parties, Corporate Retreats, Fund Raisers and many other special events. The Chapel staff is more than willing to help you find your way around Tybee...the best restaurants, where to find the best souvenirs, and the best places to keep the party going after your event ends! We are striving for excellence and we genuinely care about the comfort of you and your guests. Whether you are having an upscale black tie event, or a low country boil to celebrate your anniversary you are sure to wow your guests at The Tybee Wedding Chapel. Any event at The Tybee Wedding Chapel is sure to be a memory that you will cherish for a lifetime. Abraham Lincoln has been quoted that, “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” So give us a call, send us an email or stop by and let us show you how you can celebrate one of your life’s special events in style at The Tybee Wedding Chapel. ~ray anaya director of events

TYBee marine rescue missiOn rePOrTs

By Joey SolomonPublic information officer

april - May: no called missions over the last month. We did have a couple of work & clean up days. i am happy to report our Manlift has been installed &

hopefully will be operational very soon. Coming soon: The “twenty something” kids Fishing Tournament sponsored by The Crab Shack, The City of Tybee, many of the island businesses, and of course us. Get your crew together & plan on making a day of it! as always their will be door prizes, trophy’s, hot dogs, ditty bags, Uncle armon & Sonny’s snow cones & maybe a surprise or two!!!! See ya at The Crab Shack!


TOur Bus seasOn… It’s that time again that hundreds of guests flock to our island in tour buses. I don’t know if you can call them guests if they never get off the bus. Most, if not all of the buses pass by our porch every day and we wave. Sometimes we notice that 10 minutes later we wave good bye to same buses and people. Is Tybee benefitting from these “visitors”? cOmmenTs:Lovely! You have been so kind and hospitable. We have really enjoyed our stay in “paradise”. ann and arthur, yorkshire, Uk

Wonderful stay and the best in hospitality! Thank you, Holly and Chuck, indianapolis, in

Thank you for providing for all our needs. You have a lovely place. Sue and Bob, Pawley’s island, SC

Thank you for three fabulous days in paradise! All the best for you. Susan and Lore, Bonn, Germany

What a great find this place is. Beautiful home, great food and now we have two new friends – Susie and Stuart. You are wonderful and we will be back when we can stay longer. dana and Jack, McBain, Mi

We planned our trip for rest, re-energizing, and re-connecting. Our time on Tybee met those goals. With Stuart and Susie’s guidance we combined beach time with the discovery of a beautiful setting at Tybee Island and the Lighthouse Inn. Once bitten, we will be returning next year. darla and Larry, Cincinnati, oH

Thanks so much. We had a wonderful time! You have beautiful home on a beautiful Island. Jason and Laura, Powder Springs, Ga

Thank you all, Susie & Stuart ~ [email protected]

Tybee has a bunch of tourist attractions. I’m not just talking about the lighthouse, the museum, and Fort Pulaski. Tybee also has a treasure trove of other unique finds. One only needs to know where to look. For instance: If I asked you where to go to see and hear the most people talking to themselves at one time, would you know to say the Park of The Seven Flags? Most people wouldn’t. Let’s try another one on for size. Did you know that Tybee used to have a drug farm? Yep. Harvest day was the morning after the police roadblock on the four-lane in honor of Orange Crush. Locals would gather at first light and comb the shoulders of US 80 from Lazaretto to Breezy Point. The hunt always turned up a variety of intoxicants from pot to Roofies to coke and the ever popular “lude.” I think that stretch of road deserves mention, don’t you? I mean after all, if we’re going to give visitors a true Tybee tour, we need to include the crazy side of life on our little sandbar too. And, Tybee now has more ways than ever to tour the island and pick up some interesting stories about the area and, most importantly, about the local color. Crab Cab, Pirate Pedi Cab, Island Hoppers, all offer that laid back glimpse at life in paradise. I recently found myself in a taxi from the mainland to the beach. The one thing that struck me as odd was a sign posted on the back of the front seat. It said, “No vomiting.” You won’t find a sign like that on Tybee. Of course, there are some things that I wish were included on the Tybee tour these days. I would like to see the driver point out the mini-golf course on Butler, the amusement park on 16th, the Tybee Mountain Water Park on 15th, the second floor bowling alley on Strand, the bingo parlor, the shooting gallery next to Christy’s, and Miller’s Grill, better known as the bus station. But, alas that was then, and this is now.


TYBee urGenT care: GeTTinG THe care YOu neeD aT THe BeacH

It seems ridiculous to have to write an article on accessing medical care on an island as small as Tybee, especially when there is only one medical facility on the island, but believe me, it is necessary. In the last 2 months, I have had over a dozen patients who have come to our facility having been told that they had NO OTHER CHOICE for medical care on the island other than “THE E.R.!” I have previously outlined our medical services, but felt that it was important to let our guests on Tybee know about the awesome care that we provide to meet the medical needs of the island. First of all, if you, your friend or loved one is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, DIAL 911! Do not hesitate! Whenever you have a concern of a life or limb-threatening condition, this is ALWAYS the correct decision! Now, if you have any other medical concern that is NOT LIFE THREATENING, Tybee Urgent Care has expanded hours during the peak season and we are open 7 days a week and we are on-call 24/7, and prepared to respond at a moment’s notice day or night! We even do house calls if necessary! We handle all pediatric and adult medical needs. Our clinic is well-equipped and staffed and we are able to handle any issue that may arise. With our vast referral network of specialists, we can get you into the hands of the best specialists in Savannah, no matter what the time of day or night or the medical need. We have built these relationships and we are happy to announce that three months into our operation, the skids are well-greased and patients are thrilled not only with the care, but with the price! We are about 25% of the cost of an ER visit on average! For those of you with no insurance or high deductibles, this means the difference between being able to afford your care or not! We provide stitches for lacerations, IV fluids for dehydration and a wide array of in-house diagnostic labs. We also have full lab services through Quest Diagnostics, with courier services for our laboratory specimens daily. We even have a STAT lab service through Quest that can get us results in less than an hour! Also, while you are on the beach this summer, look for one of our 4 teams on Tybee! We’ll be at 4th St., 10th St., 14th St. and at 16th St.! Look for the red umbrellas and the large, white Tybee Urgent Care flags! Our team members will direct you to the care you need! Also, free Crab Cab rides to Tybee Urgent Care for anyone needing treatment! We are proud of the progress we have made for medical care on Tybee Island and want to share some of the testimonials from our patients!

"Just wanted to drop in andsaythankyouforthecarethatyouprovided,myhusband,RonThompson, on Friday,May 13,2011. He required stitches inhis hand after cutting himselfonthebeach.Weweretreatedpromptly, professionally and

givenfullinstructionsonhowtotakecareofthewound.Wewouldbothhighlyrecommendyourservicestoanyone,visitorsorresidents,ontheisland." ~CherylMurrayThompson "I spent some time at this beautiful Island for a week, andthe lastday Iwas there, I hadsomuchedema tomy legs,At9:45pm,Myhusbandcalledandat 10pm,wepulledup tohis clinicandsodidHe. It was nothing like I've ever seen BEFORE! Let's get to the point!ThisiscomingfromaLPN!!!!ITDOESN'TGETBETTERTHANTHIS!!!!!!Dr. Williams was so Caring, Observant, Concerned and Listened toeverythingIhadtosay.IWISHDr.WilliamswasmyDoctorbackhome.IHIGHLYRECOMMENDHIM!!!!!!!IWILLNEVERFORGETYOU!!!!!!THANKYOU!!!!!!" ~CarolGutsgell "Vacations are supposed to be fun, carefree times, so whensuddenillnesshappens,itcanspoileverything.MywifeandIhavebeencomingtoTybeeregularlyfor16yearsnow.Lastweek,onourlatestvisit,mywifedevelopedaseveresorethroatandbronchitis.Shewasmiserable.WewenttotheIslandDocat8:00AMandDr.Williamswastherewithin20minutes.Hewaspersonable,professionalandaboveall,thorough.Hediagnosedmywifeandprescribedantibiotics.In24hours,shewasvastlyimprovedandwasabletoenjoytherestofhertimeontheisland.IhavebeenanRNfor31years,mostofwhichhasbeeninHealthCareRegulationand emergency care, and I can attest to Dr. Williams' knowledge andprofessionalism.He isanasset to thecommunityandexemplaryofhisprofession.Keepupthegoodwork,Doc!"~BobTymaRN,HFSN "IjoinedmymomonavacationtoTybeeIslandlastmonth.Ihadrecentlyhadaheartprocedureandneededmybloodtobemonitored.Dr.Williamswasamazing!Hetookextensivetimewithmegatheringmymedicalhistoryandtooktimecalmingmyfears!Hehadextensivemedicalknowledgetohelpmewithmyconcerns/questions.HeevenwentsofartogivemehiscellphonetocallhimifIexperiencedanydifficulty!IamsothankfulfortheworkDr.WilliamsisdoinginTybeeandforthewonderfulcareIknowhewilloffermanyothervacationers"~JenniferSmyer "ManythankstoDr.Jerryforcomingoversoquicklytolookatourthreeyearold'sears.Whilevacationingonyourbeautifulislandourdaughter, who has an extensivemedical history, decided that her earshurt.NotknowingexactlywheretogoorwhattodoIfoundDr.Jerry'sadintheTybeeislandflierinourrentalunit.Wegavehimacallandbeforelong,therehewas.Helistenedtomeandmylongdrawnoutstoryandasked importantquestions.He took the time to listen toawell-versed,overprotectivemothergoonandon.Hethenfollowedupwithourdoctorathomesince'heknowsherbest.'Theproperantibioticandwewerebackoutonthebeach.Dr.Jerrywasfabulousandbeingabletogetmedicalcareinyourownhomewasatrueblessing.Thankyousomuch,youdoagreatservicetoyourcommunity."~ShawnnaYoungblood


Our village is glad to welcome Andrew back home. You were missed and you look fabulous. J u s t J u l i a ’ s s i s t e r , S a r a h ,

from Penny Lane in E n g l a n d came to T y b e e fleeing the Royal Wedding. Tybee’s new Chief of Police Robert Bryson spoke at the Quarterly Island Women’s Prayer

Breakfast hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church. He was charming, engaging and informative. Did you know Tybee has a program where YOU, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blow citizen, can ride shotgun with a police officer? For those of you that are unaware, to ride shotgun means to sit in the passenger’s seat. Stop by the police station and sign-up it could be exciting. Bryson also introduced Tybee’s volunteer police-citizens. We are honored to live where people care about service to the community.

Wonderful News! Tybee Power Couple Jamie Maury, Retired Educator of Savannah State University, and Dan Synder, World-Class Architect, are starting on a new adventure;

they have been accepted to Yale University. Jamie will study Divinity and Dan Advanced Architecture. They celebrated 33 years together in May. Speaking of power couples, Nancy & Shell Solomon were at the Beach Bum Coronation. Nancy remains beautiful & Shell as handsome as ever.Speaking of Nancy… what about

Nancy & Jack Boylston? Jack hosted the 25th Annual Beach Bum Coronation, and Nancy looks 25!! How can this be?

Beach Bum Queen Claire Price & Capt. Jimmy

were joined by their family court to celebrate 30+ years of marriage. Big Kahuna Jimmy Carter with his beautiful bride, Candy; Jimmy gave a heart-felt acceptance speech at the coronation. This island loves and respects you for your service Jimmy.

A m y Gaster turned 40 with a huge 80’s party at Marlin Monroe’s. There was great food and music. Amy and her mother Bonnie were glowing. Speaking of mother and daughters, Charissa & Paula look like sisters at Amy’s Birthday Bash. L i f e

after the Hunter House agrees with John Hunter, he looks refreshed and relaxed. The island thanks the Hunter House and staff for all the memories. Job well done, and you are truly missed!

Renee Gr i s som, L y n n C o w a r t and Cheryl Pagan were hanging out for Mother’s Day. They all got the gift of babysitters… Life is good! Alfred & Beverly Waite c e l e b r a t e

many years of continued martial bliss. She is an artist at Atlanta Beacon Gallery, and he is Tybee’s accountant.

Judy & John Branigin renewed their wedding vows in a private beach ceremony. Best wishes to the happy couple! Leslie & Dana are back in love again… As the island turns! T h e Breakfast

Club Think Tank, Michael Elliott, Whitley Reynolds & John O’Neill, This group had profound commentary on Osama Bin Laden’s assassination. The Think Tank is our brain trust;

we are in serious trouble. See


the video on Facebook, it’s a hoot. Speaking of the Breakfast Club, stop in and wish Jody & Denise DeBorde ‘happy anniversary!’ They have been married for 30 years! She must have married at age 5. The President of the Think Tank is Jody Sadowsky, he doesn’t believe Bin Laden is dead… and the moon landing was a fake.

Ohio Bob & Margaret hosted a world-class Kentucky Derby party at their beach cottage; Animal Kingdom won along with all house guests. Everyone meet Birty, the Doggie Lady. She is new to

the island and a Yankee from New Jersey. She will take photos of you and your pet. Birty Welcome to the island! Savannah Steve & his lady were celebrating Bob Marley’s 30 years in heaven.

Jan was having breakfast at the S u n r i s e w i t h beautiful 6 week old Violet A u r o r a Cul l ifer .

Welcome to the world Violet!

Shakari & Paul welcome all Tybeenians to the rooftop Rocks on the River at the Bohemian Hotel Savannah. Doc’s house-band Roy and the Circuit Breakers played there for Cinco de Mayo. They rocked the Rocks on the River.

Molly & JR are still in love after 36 years. They say the key to a long happy marriage are no secrets and open communication.

Here’s Howard riding down front. He wishes everyone a safe summer, and wants everyone to remember to share the road and the sidewalk. Josh & Rick of the Rock House, corner of Tybrisa and Butler, are two good-looking fellows that greet you, and invite all to enjoy great food and

entertainment. Speaking of good-looking… Sgt. Chapman, Pv2 Brad, SPC Macaluso & Sgt. Ward came to Tybee to fish. They enjoyed lunch at Coco’s Grille after a great day

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of fishing. It was an honor to host our military. God Bless You! On a personal note, Mallory & I rejoice that our daughter

Sierra Wilkinson graduated from Harvard University in May. She is the product of the Chatham County Public School system. Mayor Jason Buelterman was one of her teachers. To God be the Glory. Job well done by both.

Jacque & Stan Cole relaxing at the Quarter; Stan said he is right with his Savior and tight with his bookie. All is well!

Larry “Big Unit” Kennedy is off the market. He has declared his affection to Nurse Debbie. This is a Big deal for the Big Unit. [Editor’s note: both signed a permission slip with witnesses at the Quarter for this to enter the Breeze.]

Greg & Carol still in love after all these years. They invite locals to rediscover the Desoto. Call them when your friends and family arrive. Seaside Sweets Ice Cream S h o p

has a car driving dog; the owner barks the dog drives.

S a r a at Tybee’s IGA wants to wish everyone a happy safe summer. Owner Mike Hosti (not pictured) has the freshest, best cuts of meat, best deli sandwiches around, best selection of Boar’s head meats and cheeses, and an extensive grocery

selection. No need to cross the bridge! Late one evening, lovely, sexy, Margie was seen at Doc’s with this man… Who is he, and where is Mac?

June 19 is Father’s Day. Here is a wonderful example of f a t h e r h o o d , James with his beautiful wife & son James Jr.

Annie, Tybee’s post office assistant, greets everyone with a smile. She wishes all father’s a Happy Day.


By Alaina Loughridge

Shine For Scott

scOTT WaLDenSunrise: March 10, 1970

Sunset: June 3, 2010 I am 37 years old. I don’t know about you, but I plan on living forever in this rockin bod. My mind cannot contemplate getting hit by a car, airplane crash or cancer. Cancer… WTH? Where did this evil disease originate from? I am told I’ve got to go in for a mammogram at age 40. Doctors go see

my downtown area every year. I check my moles periodically. So what if I don’t go in 10 years before I am told to? Am I at risk? Yes! Yes! Yes! Don’t listen to your doctors. Go in before you strike the big O birthday. This can happen to you. Trust Jennifer Walden. Jennifer Walden had a perfect life: at 30ish she had a fabulous husband and two great children. Now she has two great children. Scott Walden, loving husband and father of two died at 40 of colon cancer. Two years after his diagnosis. What? Who needs to check for that at 38? YOU DO! The doctors say check for it at 50. Well, that’s dumb. You need to check for it now! Now! Now! Granted, he was genetically pre-disposed for it. Still. At 38, you’re living forever. Life is good. Family is good. Why check until the doctors say so? Scott wasn’t feeling well for a long time. Not quite sure what was wrong, just not feeling himself. It got to the point of an emergency room visit. The doctor thought it was appendicitis. That’s when the cancerous polyps were discovered. There was no help. The Walden’s had insurance, but it wasn’t enough to get through the day to day project of living. There were no programs for the ‘middle agers’ because no ‘middle agers’ die of cancer like this in our la la land. Well talk to Jennifer and she will set you straight. Inspired by her dying husband, her grief and her next door neighbor, Jennifer started the 501(c)(3) organization called “Shine For Scott.” Scott helped his wife begin this organization. He knew he was not going to make it and wanted to help others in the same predicament that he found himself. There is no help for us ‘middle agers.’ Shine For Scott is our help. God forbid we ever ever find ourselves in this situation, but if we do, we have got a helping hand by people who have been

there and suffered that. Shine For Scott provides financial assistance, education, diet and exercise plans and the most important thing: a helping hand and a shoulder. We all need a shoulder to cry upon. Don’t care who you are. Scott may be gone but he’s got your back if you need it. Based in Augusta and Savannah, the Shine For Scott foundation is here to help us. With a solid board of determined people who have been touched by this tragedy, a cure will be found. In the meantime, we need your help. Scott was a drummer. Music was in his soul and meant a great deal to him. We want to cherish that. Shine For Scott is sponsoring several events to make that happen. June 1st in Sky City, Augusta a rockin concert is scheduled.

September 17th on the Tybee Island Pier a huge

concert event is planned that will involve six or more bands. Fundraiser: We need support. Research

i s key. With education and prevention, this cancer can be stopped. I think at

this point we all know someone with cancer. Brother, sister, mother,

father, wife, husband … This disease is non discriminatory. If

we ‘band’ together, we got this. Show your support. Attend the concerts and rock on to Scott and his family… your family. Become a corporate sponsor. A volunteer. A partner. An event coordinator. Help in this cause by rocking on. You don’t think it can happen to you until it does. God forbid, but now you have somewhere to go. Thank you, Scott. For more information you can call Jennifer directly at (912) 898-2241 or [email protected] or check out the website at www.shineforscott.org. Jennifer is also on Twitter, FaceBook and LinkedIn. You want to work it the old fashioned way? P.O. Box 12070, Augusta, GA 30914. Do not sit on your ass. Do something and SHINE ON!!


Welcome to the 100 days of summer! By the time the Breeze goes to print for June, we will have had two very busy weekends with Beach Bum Weekend, which also included the EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament, and then the official kick off to summer, Memorial Day Weekend. The TITC has been very busy promoting Tybee not only for the summer but we are already preparing for the fall and into 2012! The Savannah Chamber hosted their May Small Business Council Luncheon at the Savannah Morning News with a presentation by Visit Savannah President, Joe Marinelli, about the upcoming Rock & Roll Marathon which will be held on Nov. 5th throughout Savannah. This looks to be a fabulous event with participation and exposure from all over the country. This will certainly bring Tybee Island business during our shoulder season since the event should bring between 15,000-18,000 participants to the area! It looks like Tybee will have another great event next Feb. 3-4, 2012 as the Critz Tybee Run will expand

and become a major festival with a two day, five race running event. We look for this event along with Tybee for the Holidays, New Year’s Eve/Polar Bear Plunge & Mardi Gras Tybee to be a major boost for our shoulder season. Robert Espinoza of Fleet Feet Sports said that “We want to create an event like no other!” The event will feature a 5k fun run on Friday night starting and ending at the Tybee Lighthouse. On Saturday the first race will be a 10k run in the morning and the traditional half-marathon while in the afternoon there will be a beach run and race down Butler Ave. Following the races there will be a post run party and awards ceremony! Get your running & walking shoes ready! We are now in the midst of our updating, design and sales process for the 2012/2013 Tybee Island Vacation Planner! The new vacation planner will have the usual listings, paid and enhanced, and feature some fresh new photography, headlines and copy updates. Remember that you must be a member of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce to participate in the vacation planner. Your Savannah Area Chamber and Visit Savannah membership gives you a great opportunity not only for networking, but to be on both Savannah and Tybee websites and also listings in both the Savannah Visitor’s Guide (which goes out to 550,000 visitors) and The Tybee Vacation Planner (which goes out to 225,000 visitors). With chamber membership your business also receives the advantage of having brochure presence at the Visit Savannah Visitor Centers on MLK and River Street. For the initial investment of joining the chamber, this is a lot of bang for the buck when you look at the cost of individual advertising. The Savannah Chamber is made up of councils which the Tybee Island Tourism Council is one of them. The chamber is a big advocate for small business, healthcare, military affairs, government issues local and state, sports, and workforce development. Please consider chamber membership to increase your business exposure! For more information on chamber membership, please contact us. Beginning in May, the Tybee Island Tourism Council began their partnership with Abshire Public Relations based out of Savannah to increase exposure for Tybee. Immediate areas we’re focusing on are pitching Tybee Island as Georgia’s Easy to Reach Beach to our near drive markets, weddings, the 2011 Tybee Island Pirate Fest, New Year’s/Polar Bear Plunge and 4-5 offseason travel packages for girlfriend getaways, corporate travel, eco-tourism and senior travel. By the end of June we aim to have our plan laid out for the remainder of the year. We’re excited to have Abshire on board to help take Tybee Island to the next level!For more information please contact: Lindsay Fruchtl; [email protected] Vicky Buck; [email protected]


For more information 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. tybeemsc.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.

The Tybee Sea Turtle Project kicked off the 2011 sea turtle season with the start of the 7th annual Tybee Turtle Trot. The Trot, a 5K beach run, took place on Saturday, April 30th, with 662 people trotting down the beach in support of sea turtles about an hour after high tide. The number of participants in this year’s Trot increased significantly from last year’ s number of about 501. Thanks to the Sea Turtle Project volunteers, Tybee Island Marine Science Center staff and board members, Tybee DPW, the Trot was again a huge success. I could not have done this without your help. This year’s Trot brought about a few changes. All race related events took place on the pier. This included race day registration, preregistered packet pick-up, race refreshments, sponsor packet pick-up and the award ceremony. This year was the first year that we hired a race management company, Race Management Systems, to handle the timing of the race and maintain the finish line data base. Participants attached a chip to their shoe which was activated at the start of the race when they crossed the start/finish line. The timing was instant and although there were a few clichés, overall the race timing went very well and we were able to get instant results posted and in time for the award ceremony. We were also able to have Matt Black, a disc jockey from KIX96, host the award ceremony. Congratulations to this year’s tee-shirt design winner, Sara Larrimore, age 11, from Windsor Forest Elementary. I also want to thank the many race participants for their support! You make this a success each year and each year we are seeing significant growth. Congratulations to the top three winners in each age group. The Overall male winner was Hank Campbell with a time of 17:33. The overall female winner was Aubrey Morris with a time of 17:53. You can view all results at

w w w. a c t i v e .com under the Tybee Turtle Trot link.

A final thanks goes out to the many sponsors of the 2011 Turtle Trot. The sponsors were:

Andalusia Family Chiropractic, Desoto Beach Hotel, Doyle Landscaping, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Huc-a-Poo’s, John and Gail, Latitude 32, Mermaid Cottages, Nexeo Solutions, North Beach Bar & Grill, North Island Surf & Kayak, Ocean Plaza, Outdoor Inn, Paul, Mary, Jimmy & Kathy, Run & See Georgia, Road ID, Ryan Capital CORP, Southeast Medical, Tybee Breeze, TybeeVisit.com, Wayne Laney and Weather Doctor. You contributions help with many different aspects of the Tybee Turtle Project and the Turtle Trot. Funding is used for race organization, materials for the project, the housing and maintenance of juvenile loggerhead, the Lights Out Campaign and various educational materials. Proceeds from the race support the Tybee Sea Turtle Project, the Lights Out Campaign, various educational materials and help care for “Salty” our Loggerhead sea turtle. Hatched in August 2010 on Tybee’s beach, he’s (she’s) now eight months old and quite a handful. Shortly after the race, The Georgia Sea Turtle

Center released four rehabbed turtles back to the sea. All four turtles, from North Carolina, were cold stunned when coastal water temperatures suddenly dropped. The two loggerheads were fitted with a satellite transmitter. You can follow both Star and Polar at the www.seaturtle.org site. You will be amazed at to learn how much they travel! The other

two turtles were too small to have the satellite transmitter. Nesting females have already begun visiting some of the Georgia barrier islands. There are already 62 nest along the Georgia coast (at the time of writing), with Ossabaw leading the way with 16 nest total! Cumberland is not far behind with a total of 12 nests. Tybee should

see our first nest by the end of May or beginning of June. Remember that since the sea turtle season has started, we need to work to make sure our beach is dark from artificial lighting and clear of trash! If you have not seen the lighting changes made to the pier, go check it out. Thanks to the Chatham County Parks and Recreation Department for working in the off season to install sea turtle friendly lighting.


sPiDers

aGGressiVe HOuse sPiDersCommon house spiders usually select their web sites randomly. If the web is not successful in capturing prey then another one is built. In appearance the female is yellow and brown with an off white abdomen in color. Males are smaller than the females and have a longer narrower abdomen. Higher humidity is conductive to this breed of spiders. One of the most common insects captured by them is flies. This can be a good thing. Low humidity is not conductive to their survival. The webs that are made by them are more exposed than those of the black widow and the brown recluse spider, thus making it easier to monitor their activity outside of the home or any other structure.

YeLLOW sac sPiDersSac spiders are of great medical importance. They are responsible for more bites than any other spider in our states. They are common and can produce a slight swelling and redness on the skin. Their harborage is mainly indoors. Their appearance can be light green to light yellow or orange-brown to red. Their numbers can increase significantly when the weather turns cooler. They can enter the home through many venues including holes in screens, doorjambs, and gaps around household plumbing areas.

Outdoors they can be found under decks, door and window frames, woodpiles, eaves and behind shutters.

BLacK WiDOW sPiDersThe black widow spider has markings that have a unique design that resembles a shape like an hourglass with spots on their underside. They tend to be aloof and shy in their behavior and build their webs in shallow protected areas. Outside they can harbor around woodpiles, decks, garage areas and any nearby structure. They are thought of as being very dangerous with their bite and venom. The severity of this bite as well as many other spider bites depend the immune system of the individual who was bitten. Most individuals have a healthily immune system. In most cases the bite is no worse than a wasp sting. Just a few years ago a group of entomologists reported the discovery of brown widow spiders with the many of the same habits.

BrOWn recLuse sPiDersBrown recluse spiders have a distinct marking that is in the shape of a violin located behind their eyes and are also called Fiddle backs or Violin Spiders. They are light to dark brown or flesh color in appearance. They have long legs that appear to be bare. They build their nest in secluded areas and are found in mostly the Northern part of our state and the upper states. They usually retreat to the nest when disturbed.

craBLiKe sPinY OrB WeaVerThese resemble a small crab in shape. The head is reddish brown and their abdomen pale to orange or yellow with reddish-black oval spots and reddish spines. The male is smaller than the female. When spiderlings are born they begin to weave a web in the spring. Their preferred habitats are wooded areas and lawns with varied shrubbery. Their food prey consists of many small insects.

BLacK anD YeLLOW arGiOPeThese are very common in our area. Their legs are black with yellow bands close to the body. Their food is small flying insects. They are closely related to the banana spider. They weave intricate spiraling webs radiating out from the center. The male builds a web within the female’s web that resembles a crisscross pattern. They prefer sunny areas and disperse to the ground when disturbed.

note: a good number of the spider species can help to control many outside insects as well as inside with their capability of capture with their webs. For control of the population of all spiders and to help eliminate them it is recommended to do a through vacuuming of web areas inside and out and remove the bag to an outside receptacle. Pesticides, dusting and other treatments are very effective in the elimination of their insect food sources which can diminish their numbers greatly. remove any rock plies or debris. Changing outside lighting that attracts other insects is helpful also.Until next time - Let’s work the bugs out!Johnny “the bugman” Herald - Cox Pest Control


The Mother’s Day steak dinners were a great success. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we hope you look forward to coming back for Father’s Day on June 19th. We’re taking reservations so be sure to call the Post and let us know you’re coming. Once again I thank all of the Legionnaires, Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion members who helped prepare the meals, serve the meals, and wash the dishes and clean-up afterwards. It was definitely a group operation. At our meeting May 9th we selected officers for the 2011-2012 Legion year. I will once again be Commander and we have a good group of officers for the coming year. But like most other things two or three people can’t do it all. It’s a group effort and we know we can count on the members of our Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion to continue keep our Post where it belongs, on top. Please remember our Tybee Island “Circle

of Freedom” War Memorial. Things have really taken shape and continue to move forward. We thank those who have made donations and remind everyone to remember and thank a veteran whenever you can. Bingo is on Fridays at 8pm. Cards go on sale at 7:15pm. Horseshoes are Sat. evenings at 7pm with sign-in at 6:30pm. Both events are open to the public and everyone is invited to participate. We continue to look for new members. If you’re interested in the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary or Sons of the Legion call the Post 786-5356 for info. The Legion and Auxiliary meet on the second Monday of the month, with social hour and food starting at 6pm, and the meeting at 7pm. The Sons of the Legion meet on the third Mon. at 7pm. As always, Linda or Patti will have the canteen open at 5pm every day except Sunday. We close on Sundays unless there is a special event.

Hello Auxiliary members and Breeze readers, Wow! May was a busy months for the Auxiliary. We had Mother’s Day Steak Dinner, Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day! We ended up the month hosting the State Poppy Services May 30th. Wanda Kendrick, District 1 President and member of Unit 154 was State Chairman of the event and represented us very well. Participants gathered at Lazaretto Creek for a very moving ceremony and the boarded Captain Mike’ Dolphin Tours to commit the Poppy Wreath to the water. Special thanks to all who gave freely of their time and resources. Unit 154 wowed the State once again! Officers for the year that runs from July, 2010-June, 2011 were elected in May. They are as follows, Liz Lee, President; Anita Woodard, First Vice President; Debbie Motes, Second Vice President, Treasurer, Lynn Marston; Secretary,

Mimi Pinner; Chaplain, Nancy LaFavor; Historian, Vivian Austin and Sergeant at Arms, Lillian Brown. This slate of officers will be installed July 11. Please plan to attend and support the Auxiliary and these officers. That is right! I am giving up the President position after three years. It has in deed been an honor to serve and to get to know so many wonderful people. The help of every auxiliary member has been greatly appreciated. I would like to give a special thank you to the officers who served with me. You are the BEST! Thanks would not be complete without thanking my “honorary Auxiliary” member, Bill Dowell. Your help and support did not go unnoticed. The June meeting will be June 13 with social at 6 and meeting at 7. We will have awards meeting that night which is usually very fun. I hope to see a great turnout of Auxiliary members and guest then.


THe TYBee isLanD cHarTer scHOOL

As most of you know, the Tybee Island Charter Schools petition was granted a one time extension by Superintendent

of Schools, Dr. Lockamy. The petition was handed in on

Monday, May 16, to the Savannah Chatham Board of Education. It will come

before the board at the July board meeting. When we have more details, we will let you know so that you can attend and support this effort to have a school on Tybee Island. There have been several changes in the petition and we would like to share those with you. There will be a meeting on Thursday, June 2, at 7:00PM at City Hall. We will go over some of the changes, gather input, and basically give a total update. We will go over the petition in detail. Please plan to attend! Your support is vital to this project.

At Tybee Island Charter School (TICS) the students will have Individual Learning Plans:

inDiViDuaL LearninG PLansThe founders of TICS acknowledge and celebrate the differences in each child and recognize that these differences require an individualized approach to planning, instructing, and assessing to achieve the greatest possible academic growth in each child. Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) will be developed by teachers with input from parents. The ILP format may include the following components: Areas of strength to enrich, Areas of weakness to develop, Student interests, Specific learning goals to accomplish during the year, Indicators of success of learning goals, Specific social/emotional goals, Indicators of success of social/emotional goals and, Personal learning goals as communicated by the student. Students, teachers and parents will meet twice yearly (mid-year and end-of-year) to discuss the student’s ILP progress and more frequently, if needed to make adjustments. The end of year plan will be used as evidence for placement the following year. The ILPs will be reviewed against standardized test scores each year to provide critical information about student growth, teaching and content, and the scope and sequence of the curriculum. Anecdotal records and other instructional evidence may also be utilized in order to determine progress against the goals. We look forward to seeing you on June 2, 2011 at 7:00PM at City Hall. ~Carolyn Jurick

The God Abouts Senior Adult Ministry of Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church, Tybee Island, met Tuesday, May 17th at noon in the Church Fellowship Hall. The theme of the meeting was “God Bless America” and the Fellowship Hall was gaily decorated in red, white, and blue. Many of the 123 guests were patriotically dressed also. ‘Old Glory’ was presented by Cathryn Kennedy and ‘Uncle Sam,’ portrayed by Rusty Black. Hal Stillings

read a short version of “Man Without a Country” by Edward Everett Hale. Aaron Powell led the group in saying the Pledge of Allegiance and Billy Manucy led in singing ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ and ‘God Bless America.’ All military veterans were recognized and thanked, with a special emphasis on WWII veterans. A delicious meal of sirloin tips with gravy over noodles, green beans and corn, tossed salad, and biscuits were served by the ministry. Dessert was ‘God Bless America’ cake and ice cream. D e l i g h t f u l entertainment was provided by The Sojourners Gospel Singers, made up of Pauline Willoughby, Tom Soley, and Jack Snyder. The next meeting of The God Abouts will be Tuesday, July 19th at noon at Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church, Tybee Island. The theme will be Country and Western and attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite country/western outfits. Lunch will be provided by the ministry and everyone is encouraged to attend.

Be a Friend...Make a Friend...Bring a FriendFor more info., contact

Betty or Jurell Davis 897-2364.


The first thing a person will notice about Tybee Island on a early Friday afternoon on a holiday weekend is that there is no way to get on the island or off the island. There is an emphatic need for a double bridge with emergency lanes. The one existing bridge can

be taken out by a jack-knifed trailer, bridge rail scraper, some driver taking their half out of the

middle, island girl in a bikini, well perhaps not that. Tybee is not a stylish location to want to be seen in even though Tybee does have a South Beach. I imagine that the Island council will get around to installing parking meters on the bridge causeway as parking fines are basically the only source of income available. This condition was most likely a good thing during the Civil War as once the Yankees took the fort they couldn’t get off the island to burn Savannah. The first thing a Central Florida native will notice about Tybee is that there isn’t any difference …… although the license plates do have peaches instead of oranges. The same saw grass saltwater marshes, hard and soft wood hammocks cracker houses built on haunted Indian shell middens. There are the ever present collection of older homes spanning decades of boom & bust development and a collectable IGA food store on the main drag that the home office has not seen for at least fifty years or perhaps the management team couldn’t manage access to the island and returned to Savannah to get drunk on River Walk. The other noticeable architectural anomaly is that the once solitary army/naval bases have been incorporated into the town with newer houses built directly into the original naval gun emplacements and powder magazines. There must have been a mental block not to have preserved the military installation and light house complex with iron clad federal park boundaries.

The best and newest Tybee domiciles are on the causeway along what I call the Savannah River Beach. This is a well executed strip development that were once nine hundred thousand dollar stilt home duplexes now going for four hundred. Now is the time to snap up any available units as these will recover their value. I have placed a long distance Trump call to the Donald in Mar-A-Lago to get his ass up to Tybee and get some mid level and hi-rise condos going on the western approaches. I started my architectural/development career filling in wetlands, cutting

down grandfather oaks on Arbor Day and shooting holes in waste oil barrels to kill mosquitoes for grand openings at model centers and this project could be the sixties and seventies all over again. Tybee’s South Beach will require a Coney Island styled amusement park with a landing for the casino boats. Of course the crowning attraction would be an ocean going single cable suspension bridge crossing from Hilton Head, South Carolina. I am getting so excited can someone shout out “Dubai” for me ………. Please!

There are other oddities I noticed while there. One is the practice of island driving with the windows down with the air-conditioning going full blast. The earliest m o r n i n g

shoppers are standing outside the liquor stores. If a person wants to travel on island it is best to ride a bike. On this evening there are no places, locations, parking lots, driveways, street intersections, front or rear yards not shooting fireworks. There are no long pants or socks on the island or are there any for sale. When visiting the open air Tybee Mall it is best to abandon your car and walk back to beach house as it is impossible to turn and travel west bound on the only road available. There is no Wal-Mart, Lowes or Home Depot in fact I do not remember seeing any named brand store or fast food places of any kind on the island other than the IGA. I am sure the illegal aliens sail yachting across from Hilton Head will eventuality bring Macy’s, Wild Oats, Chico’s, the Cheese Cake Factory, Crate & Barrel, Saks and other worthy shopping destinations. Now that I have dispelled my satire I would like to write that Tybee is one of those places once found should never be shared with just anyone. It is one of those rare jewels tucked safely away off the beaten path free from nocuous sights of lighted street advertising. People here politely mind their own business and spend their waking hours with family. The food in the cafes and restaurants is excellent and unpretenous. Their homes are eccentric and are well appointed with only original accessories and very personal items. Wealth, although certainly present, is not flaunted but understated and the Nuevo rich has not crowded out the natives like it happen in Cedar Key or Key West in Florida. Once you find someone to show you Tybee Island a person will come to the reality that whatever goals they have accomplished they were looking in the wrong places.

artist Bio: Peripatetic, always the stranger, soldier, combat artist & photographer, intelligence analyst, architect and nationwide construction manager for public school construction from Miami to Los angeles. rick was raised commuting between Wichita and St. Louis. He has lived in many places including Boston, Saigon, Bien Hoa, Miami, Bahamas’ Governor’s Harbor, Tampa Bay, orlando, Palm Beach, Los angeles and albuquerque new Mexico. He has always been able to draw and sketch and began fine art painting in high school under the guidance of edward e. Menges. While in Florida he participated in the Cedar key and Gasparilla art shows. “The use of photography has always been necessary in architecture and construction and it is natural to convert this use to produce fine art when on the move and when a studio is not always available”. rick has great affection for Tybee island and Savannah and continues work on his Georgia photo galleries.

Artist at Tybee Island’s North Beach

By rick Webster

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JUNE 2011A-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 & Best Martini 2010! Live Entertainment Fri., Sat & Sun. Call 912-786-9533 for info. Ask about nightly dinner & drink specials. Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm.

AMErICAN lEGIONEach week we have line dancing on Wed. 7pm, Bingo on Fri. 8pm & horseshoes on Sat. 7pm. voted Best Overall Bar 2009 & Best Margarita 2010! 912-786-5356 for info.

BErNIE’S OySTEr HOUSEWe off 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. voted Best Bloody Mary 2008 & 2009 & Best Karaoke 2010! 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 w/Chris 7:30pm. Sat. pool tournament at 2:30pm w/Ms. Molly. Tue & Thur locals night happy hour 8-10pm. Karaoke Thur - Sun w/CWL Entertainment. Bo & Nikki are in the kitchen-call for specials! Come party w/some of Tybee’s characters: Tess, Linda, Rita, Joanne, Bobbie & Chris. Free

Wi-Fi. voted Coldest Beer 2008-2010! 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.

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. Celebrating our 63rd anniversary. voted Best Place to listen to live Music 2009 & Best local Musician roy Swindelle 2010! Find us on Facebook. www.docsbartybee.com

dOlPHIN rEEF rESTAUrANTLocated in the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort, the award winning Dolphin Reef Restaurant & Sports Bar is the perfect place for you, your family & friends to relax & enjoy a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean along with a superb American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Upon your arrival you will be treated to a trendy, unique underwater themed ambiance which will make your dining experience memorable. Be sure to try their all-you-can-eat Tybee beachside buffet on Fri. & Sat. nights. After an enjoyable meal you can relax & catch the game or race on one of their many high-def TV’s in the Seaside Sports Bar. Happy hour everyday from 3-7pm. Dolphin Reef is the perfect location for your banquet, reception, or other special event & is open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. The only thing more spectacular than their food is the view.

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACHCelebrating 18 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 2010! And we boast the best frozen drinks on Tybee...you can bet your Fannie! Live music is Thur. 7-10pm with Randy “Hatman” Smith. 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 Place to listen to live Music & Best Overall Bar 2010! 912-786-5900. Eric Britt will be playing May 19th.

lIGHTHOUSE PIZZAWe make our pizzas with our own “authentic Tybee dough,” thin crust or hand-tossed, made fresh daily & topped with your choice of toppings. Open noon-11pm everyday & open late Fri. & Sat. 15 Tybrisa St. Delivery for Tybee only. 786-9874.

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 Restaurant Service 2008-2010. Check us out at www.macelweesontybee.com for more info. We look forward to serving ya!

THE 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 $4 wings 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Raw & Steamed oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-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 in a Row! Best Wings for 7 Years & Best Happy Hour 3 Years in a Row! Under 21 allowed until 9pm. For to-go orders call 912-786-8966.

rOCK HOUSEWe are open daily. Daily happy hour specials 5-7pm. Every Tues. & Sun. CWL Karaoke (sun. 7-Tue. 10). Every Thurs. East Coast Outlaw 4pm. Wed June 1-“Showcase” Wednesday’s w/ CeCe & the Creeps 8pm; Thur June 2 - Tokyo Spa - 8pm; Fri June 3 - Obraskai/Farewell Disaster/Driven 9pm; Sat June 4 - “Seductive Saturdays” w/ DJ Xtreme 10pm; Thur June 9 - Liquid Ginger 9pm; Fri June 10 - Good People 10pm; Sat June 11 - “Seductive Saturdays” w/ DJ Xtreme 10pm; Wed June 15 - “Showcase” Wednesday’s w/ Somewhere In Between 8pm; Thur June 16 - TBA; Fri June 17 - Jagermeister Presents: Rhythm Riot 9pm; Sat June 18 - “Seductive Saturdays” w/ DJ Xtreme 10pm; Thur June 23 - Sent by Ravens/Fur Elise/Wild Zero 9pm; Fri June 24 - TBA; Sat June 25 - “Seductive Saturdays” w/ DJ Xtreme 10pm. The Rock House is located@ 1518 Butler Ave on the corner of Tybrisa.

THE SANd BArTybee’s #1 night hotspot. voted Best Jello Shots 2010! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 5-8pm. We are open till 3am 7 days a week. Sand-a-licious kitchen is open till 2:45am. Sit out back on our outside deck The Sand Trap. Mon.


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is dart night. Tue & Thur it’s Texas-Hold’em 8:30pm (daily prizes). Wed. ladies night & Crab Races. We have foosball and pool tables. Strange things happen after dark; you might get lucky & see a show on our famous stripper’s pole. 1512 Butler Ave. www.sandbartybee.com 786-8304.

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 2009 & 2010! Call 786-5520 for info.

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 2010! 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. June Live Entertainment Schedule: 1, 8, 15, 23 & 30 Jason Courtney; 2, 9, 16, 24 & 31,Keith & Ross; 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 20 & 28 Randy Hatman Smith; 5, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 & 27 Robert Willis; 7, 14, 21& 29 Big Surprise. 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.

TOP SAIl BAr & GrIll“Island fusion with a little bit of Seoul.” Open 7 days a week 12pm-till. Live music on weekends. Great Sunset View. Daily Specials. 4 Old US Hwy. 80. 912-786-8686.

TyBEE TIMECool off at Tybee Time! Specializing in frozen cocktails. voted Best daiquiri 2004-2010! 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 CAFECelebrating 15 years! Thanks to all of our loyal customers, friends, and employees who have stuck with us all these years! We wouldn’t be here without you! voted Best Cheap lunch 4 years in a row! Weekday Southern -Style lunches featuring: Mon-Chicken fried chicken or meatloaf; Tue-Turkey & dressing or Salisbury steak; Wed-Pot Roast or fried pork chop; Thur-Southern fried chicken, liver, gizzards, or baked ham; Fri-BBQ pork plate; Sat & Sun homemade soups. We also have our regular menu everyday including killer hamburgers, crab cakes, and much, much more! Kitchen opened Sunday’s till midnight. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm $1.50 draft beer, $2 domestic longnecks & $2.50 well drinks. Sam Adams & friends play every Sun. 6pm-till. Come have a great meal and a great time with our fun-loving, kick-ass bartenders and awesome cooks! 786-6593.

EvENTS

UPCOMING EvENTS

Get Ready for Summer Fun at Oatland Camps - Oatland Island Summer Camp is a week-long day camp available to kindergarteners - 6th graders. 8 weeks of camp are offered from June 21–Aug 20. Campers will discover the fascinating world of science through hands-on activities, creative crafts & wildlife investigations. Wolves, eagles & cougars are just a few of the native species on exhibit along our nature trail. Living in their natural habitat, our animals provide up close & safe observation for field studies & creative inspiration. Enthusiastic adult instructors, most of whom are certified teachers, bring a wide

June 4th - Tybee Island Tour of Homes. 10am – 4pm. 2011 Tour features a wide variety of large and small island homes, old and new, each completely unique in both character and design. The Tybee Tour of Homes raises funds to support the Hope House of Savannah. Contact: [email protected], 912-786-7704. www.tybeetourofhomes.com.

June 4th -AlEE TEMPlE SHrINE PArAdE. This is a special day when new Shriners are initiated and their parade will run from Ocean Plaza to Memorial Park for all to witness the excitement. Call 912.355.2422 for more info.

The 13th Annual Tybee Island Sea Kayak races benefitting Tybee Marine Science Center, will be held June 4th at A-J’s Dockside Restaurant. There are three races

and LOTS of ways to participate. The Tybee River Race is 6 ½ miles on the Back River (separating Tybee and Little Tybee). The Little Tybee Challenge, about 8 miles, circumnavigates part of Little Tybee Island, passing through narrow tidal creeds, broad tidal rivers, open coastal areas, and two surf zones. The Race Across the River is for Gold Sponsor representatives who compete for a grand prize for the Gold Sponsor’s business or group.

June 16th - THIrd THUrSdAyS ON TyBEE. Come down front for a musical delight with Amburgey and Hanson. Please call 912.786.4573, ext. 123 for information.

July 3rd - Fireworks on the Pier. Tybee’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. Come early and plan to stay late as this is one of Tybee’s busiest days of the year and the island fills up fast. The show starts around dark thirty (around 9:15pm). The fireworks are staged on the pier, but they are easily viewed from any of Tybee’s eastern beaches. (912) 786-5444/(800) 868-2322.

Sept. 4th - 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 & fireworks – oceanfront! www.tybeefest.com

range of experience & talent to enhance these camp adventures. Weekly camps run Mon.-Fri. 9am-3pm. Tuition is $135 for each week of camp. Each Fri. at 2pm we end our weekly camps with an open house. This “show & tell” session gives adults & siblings an opportunity to walk our nature trail. For more info call 912-395-1500, or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

Day Camp at the Burton 4-H Center July 11-15. This summer the Burton 4-H Center will be hosting a day long summer camp program for children grades 1st-8th. Children can be dropped off at the 4-H center as early as 7:30am and can be picked up between 5:15pm & 6:30pm each day. Free transportation to & from Whitemarsh Island will be provided each day for those parents wanting to take advantage of this opportunity. Each day will include time at the beach, weather permitting, as well as fun, educational programming based on the marine environment. Lunch will be provided every day as well as a hamburger & hotdog cookout dinner on Thurs. evening which parents are invited to attend. For more info. visit www.burton4h.org or call 912.786.5534.

Tybee Arts Association upcoming events: June 13th - 24th - 3rd ANNUAl “SUMMEr THEATrE CAMP FOr KIdS” For actors age 6-16. “The Wizard of Oz” Shows: July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24. Oct 15 & 16 - 15TH ANNUAl TyBEE FESTIvAl OF ArTS. Go to www.tybeearts.org for details on all of our upcoming events. Join the Tybee Arts Association today!

Qigong for stress. Gentle flowing movements designed for any body. Experience a major difference in a small amount of time in your range of motion. Call 912-224-8525 for further info or www.edieology.com.

Purls by the Sea - We meet on Wed. 6:30pm at Marlin Monroe’s & 12-3pm at All Saints. Hope to see many of you at either or both!

Tybee Church is now on The Beach Every Wednesday 10-11am.


Do you like to “tickle the ivories,” or know someone who does? The residents of Savannah Beach Nursing Home & Rehab. Center would be ‘tickled pink” to have someone volunteer to play the piano one day a week for them! Please page Berkeley Grady activities director at Savannah Beach Nursing Home 786-4511, or call Berkeley at 898-3990.

Local author Jim Waller’s latest literary release is now available locally from Shell Art Gifts, Chu’s Department Store & Atlantic Beacon Gallery at the recession price of $15.95. His novel, To Seize the Prize, is a timely story of two young men in search of the American Dream against challenging circumstances. Paul is born white, but his fortunes erode from there. Abandoned by his mother at birth, his greatest need is the love of a woman. In the middle decades of the twentieth century in rural Bondstown, GA, Flashlight struggles against the barriers he encounters because of the pigment in his skin. To seize the prize of their long striving, both must first find the strength to overcome their own individual demons & come to terms with the long-held tradition of racial separation that seems to overwhelm them at times. The two young men experience three decades of GA history, including the desegregation of public schools and the South. As they grow toward their goals, they

discover that, rather than obstacles, adversities are challenges to be overcome. The adult novel offers something of interest to almost every reader: romance, drama, action & inspiration. The author is a native of Atl., an Air Force veteran & a former educator. For more than a decade, he has resided at Tybee.Love dolphins? Join our dolphin research volunteers. The Dolphin Project is hosting a dolphin program & training workshop at Memorial Hospital on May 28th from 10am to noon. We are in need of Skippers with boats, Photographers with 300mm lenses on their cameras & Team Leaders & assistants to record the data. TDP is an all-volunteer, non-profit research & education organization dedicated to the protection of wild estuarine Bottlenose dolphins for over 22 years. TDP is permitted by the US government to conduct Photo-ID research surveys on the coast of Georgia and lower SC. Must be 18 y/o, a TDP member & have training to participate in research surveys. No charge for training. Land-based volunteer opportunities are also available. For more info. visit our website: www.thedolphinproject.org or contact Peach at [email protected]

KiteboardNew with all accessories $1,500.

912-414-9758

Homemade Cheesestraws 20dz. $30.

Call Bill 912.655.6342.

Housekeepers. Apply in Person at Oceanside Nursing Center.

HElP WANTEd FOr rENT

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

Tutoring and CRCT Prep by Certified teacher with MEd.

Tybee resident. $10/hr. Call 404-583-0429

TUTOrING

ALWAYS FREE

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Skilled Licensed Massage Therapist wanted for a

prominent Wellness Studiio on Tybee. Leave a contact number

@ 912-224-8525.

Townhouse steps to the beach $1,000 a month. Refurbished. 912-754-4403 or 912-661-1563


Miss Anissa Sunshine D’Lynn Neidlinger & Mr. John Patrick Mock were

united in matrimony on Sat., April 30th at All Saints’

Episcopal Church on Tybee Island. The Reverend Helen

S. White performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Kim Griffis and Mr. John H. Neidlinger, Jr. of Savannah. The groom is the son of the late Jerrell

B. Mock, Jr. and the late Debra Scott of Savannah. A

reception was held in the church Social Hall. The couple honeymooned on Tybee, and will reside in Richmond Hill.

StarFish ScopesJune2011

Gemini (may 21 - June 20)The best way to save your sanity is by implicating as many people as possible in your demise. The only conspiracy theory you need to worry about is the one that involves you.

cancer (June 21 - July 22)You’re in the mood to plan parties, shop till you drop and be totally extravagant -- in all categories. Go easy on the plastic. You know what happened last time you felt like this.

Leo (July 23 - august 22)Avoid happy thoughts; they’ll only bring you down with a crash. Itching may be a sign of bad things to come.

Virgo (august 23 - september 22)Despite having a brilliant mind and a lot of terrific friends, you find yourself stagnating in a quiet backwater, with financial success nowhere in sight. You will go into business for yourself.

Libra (september 23 - October 22)Your choice of reading material is starting to swerve dangerously into the “blue” section. A flurry of exclamation marks will come back to haunt you later this month as an email comes true.

scorpio (October 23 - november 21)Harsh words may be spoken by a loved one. Good fortune is raining down on everyone but you.

sagittarius (november 22 - December 21)You will turn over a new leaf. Good for you! We were all getting a little tired of you, you know, as you were.

capricorn (December 22 - January 20)At the same moment you read this, someone will be thinking about you and smiling. In a moment, they’ll be laughing outright.

aquarius (January 21 - February 18)“For Topical Application Only,” words which might cause you grave concern. Everything you have done is brilliant and you will get the reward you richly deserve.

Pisces (February 19 - march 20)Eating well will dominate your life as you try hard to keep your liver from imploding. Someone will approach you with an attitude you cannot get on with at all.

aries (march 21 - april 19)You will overhear people talking about you, and realize that you’re an incredible bore who nobody likes. Go to the library and ask the librarian for advice.

Taurus (april 20 - may 20)Get ready to laugh, frolic and carry on at length -- How could you possibly be concerned about a little thing like sleep when there’s fun to be had?

Congratulations!

1-Travis Taylor, Jan Obert, Kimberely Doyle, Denise Vollmer & Justin Price; 3-Charles Grefski

5-Ortega Salvador; 6-Alan Burn, Jackie Burn, Alden Murphy, Jimmy Burke, George Starns &

Lynwood Griner; 7-Flower Wanda & Logan Ferrelle9-John Randolph & Marcia Padgett; 10-Susie Morris13-A.J. Baker; 14-Shell Solomon, Shelly Patterson &

Kirk Middleton; 16-Steve Kellam, Patti Wynn, Chris Shook & Camryn Hill; 17-George Reese &

Eric McKenna; 18-Jenny Orr; 19-Helen Faulkner, Wanda Doyle, Anna Kellam & Glory Padgett;

20-Pam Yanner; 21-Jeanne Parkman22-Don Hamilton; 23-Bailey Smith & Lee Sherrod

24-Beth Smith & Joe Paslawski; 27-Ruby Anderson, Donna Smith & Richard Dascall; 28-Baxter Palmer

2-Frankie Conaway & Weezy Sullivan30-Wallie Hattrich

4-Ron & Claire Owens 14-Pat & Mary Locklear25-Larry & Dianne Otto

Lacey Alexis Caldwell - Our Tybee Girl is a 2011 Graduate of Savannah Arts Academy.

Lacey will attend Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA with a Music Major. She has received the Agnes Solution,

ASC Grant, GA Grant, and the Hope & Nannette

Hopkins Music Scholarships. We are so very proud of her & our Tybee family. Thanks

for helping support & raise our baby girl!


Sand Box

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I have two arms that keep a rhythmical pattern. I move when you want me to,

but never when I am not needed. When the clouds cry I help cause less deaths because I let people see. What am I?

My first is in cat but not in dog,My second is in low but not in high, My third is in Eve but not in Adam,My forth is in van but not in bus,

My fifth is in Earth but not in Mars,My sixth is in rose but not in violet,

What Am I?


Rating Level - Easy

Pirates Puzzle AnswerMay 2011

dOWN 1 Retiring from the women’s auxiliary as president? (4,6)

6 Shine for who? (5)

7 Tybee use to have a what farm on Hwy 80 from Lazaretto to Breezy Point? (4)

9 We are in the 100 days of what? (6)

11 The kids that donated their Tybee trip money to help a family in Alabama are from where? (9)

13 God Abouts theme last month? (3,5)

ACrOSS 2 Island Pharmacy sells this juice? (5)

3 Bernie Goode took a break from what this month? (7)

4 Our census numbers came back and said our population of Tybee what? (9)

5 The ‘B’ word stands for? (8)

8 Espy is loving what this month? (8)

10 The sea turtle project released how many turtles at the trot? (4)

12 Celebrity that visited Tybee last month? (5)

14 How many named storms were in 2010?: (8)

15 A memorial what was planted in memory of Sgt. Jon Peney? (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!!


June is Adopt-a-Cat Month, Rose Month, Children’s Awareness Month,

Motorcycle Awareness Month, and National Iced Tea Month

Tides For Tybee Light

- On average, the warmest month is July, and the coolest month is January.- Highest temperature on record is 107°F in 1986.- Lowest temperature on record is 4°F in 1985.- Maximum average precipitation occurs in August.JUNE

- Average high is 85° ~ Record high is 101°- Average low is 69° ~ Record low is 45°- Average water temperature June 1st-15th is 79° & June 16th - 30th is 82°

june 2011 tybee breeze

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