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y dad always had … let’s call them “unique” phrases that he would say. Things like, “It’s a layover to catch meddlers,” or “Scat cat, your tail’s on fire.” As a nod to him, I thought I would share some funny phrases you might find a way to slip into your conversations in 2019. Always remember: you’re unique. Just like everyone else. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.

If a man says he’ll fix it, he’ll fix it. There is no need to nag him every 6 months

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name? Where there’s a will, I want to be in it! I get enough exercise pushing my luck. Doing nothing is hard, you never know If you’re not supposed to eat at night, why

when you’re done.

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Welcome to the New Year!

et’s start it out on the right foot by focusing on our health and well-being. We know everyone is busy, but we want to remind you that it’s important to take some time for self-care. Plan to invest in your physical and mental health just as you would to ensure your financial health. January is a perfect time to begin! In this section, we share some information about health care, fitness, and medical services offered locally that can help you on a path to better health. (continues)

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epending on one’s stage of life, there can be many amenities that make a community stand out as offering exceptional quality of life, from employment opportunities to a great education system, affordable housing to economic development. But one service that nearly everyone considers to be important is quality health care. Since 1888, Southeast Georgia Health System has ensured that coastal Georgia residents and visitors have access to the highestquality medical care, close to home. From

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the original 40-bed hospital, with the support of our communities, the Health System has evolved, progressed and expanded, introducing new services and technologies, increasing the number of patient beds, and expanding services to five counties. As our community continues to grow, Southeast Georgia Health System is also growing. Construction crews are currently hard at work expanding and updating the Emergency Care Center (ECC) and will soon begin construction on a new Surgical Services Tower and new Inpatient Floor. The ECC expansion will add

15 exam/treatment rooms, for a total of 50, including 2 trauma rooms, allowing for more patients to be served than the current average of 153 patients per day. With need projected to grow by more than 10,000 patients by 2020, this expansion is critical to help minimize wait times and allow more patients to be seen and treated each day. Comfort and privacy is important, especially when you’re in need of medical care, and the new Surgical Services Tower and Inpatient Floor are being constructed with that in mind. The Surgical Services Tower will include 16

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operating rooms, additional post-anesthesia and pre- and post- recovery bays with greater privacy, as well as a new canopied main entry at Parkwood Drive with a twostory lobby. The rooms on the 4th and 5th floors of the St. Simons Tower will be converted to 64 spacious private patient rooms. Construction of those areas will begin in Spring 2019, with the Surgical Services Tower slated to open in Summer 2020 and the New Inpatient Floor scheduled to open in 2021. The $130 million project includes 74,000 sq. ft. of new construction and more than 140,000 sq. ft. of renovated space, and incorporates infrastructure upgrades to accommodate that growth. Southeast Georgia Health System President & CEO Michael D. Scherneck says, “Everyone needs health care at some point and we’ve seen patient volumes increase dramatically in recent years. This project dem-

onstrates our ongoing dedication to providing the health care and medical services needed in our community. We are committed to maximizing available resources, and adding advanced technologies and treatments to expand those services as needed.” The project is made possible by tax-exempt revenue bonds and the generosity of donors; however, it isn’t totally funded yet. This is where the 20-20 Vision Campaign, launched by the Health System’s Foundation in March 2018, comes in. Although more than $5 million of the $8 million goal has been raised so far, as

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peril of living on an island in the sun in South Coastal Georgia is the development of skin cancer from prolonged exposure to the sun. Regular checkups are highly recommended by our local dermatologists to catch and remove any skin cancer as early as possible. Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a staged procedure, is the optimal way to remove most skin cancers. Luckily, we have an expert in Mohs surgery right here in our community. DiPreta DermotolEdward DiPreta, MD ogy’s lead physician, Dr. Edward DiPreta, is the only local full-time practicing Mohs surgeon in the BrunswickGolden Isles area. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. DiPreta has more than 10 years of experience performing Mohs surgery. In that time, he has completed more than seven THOUSAND successful Mohs surgeries. Dr. DiPreta graduated from Notre Dame in 1988 and earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and then completed a Dermatology residency at Walter Reed Medical Center

in Washington, D.C., known as one of the nation’s top dermatology programs. He is a member of the American Society of Mohs Surgery and the American Society for Dermatology Surgery and is a Fellow with the American Academy of Dermatology. Typicially, Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient surgery at Dr. DiPreta’s office. On the day of the procedure, a sample is taken and examined under the microscope by Dr. DiPreta. Additional pieces will be removed as required until skin is clear of cancer. Although the patient is awake during the entire procedure, discomfort is generally minimal. It is recommended that the patient be prepared to be in the office for several hours, however. The benefits of Mohs surgery are a reduction in healing time, decreased scar size, and an increased cure rate that nears 99.5%. DiPreta Dermatology is a locally owned clinic that has been serving the Golden Isles and surrounding area since 2008. They have a friendly, experienced, and dedicated team, state-ofthe-art facilities and a dedicated MOHS Center in Brunswick at 114 Northpark Drive in addition to regular practice offices at 3008

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Om ( ): a sacred sound that creates a connection with all that is; a spiritual symbol that signifies the essence of the ultimate reality, higher consciousness or Atman (connection to your idea of a higher power). It is a syllable that is chanted at the beginning and/or end of Yoga Practices. The “Om” sound is vibrational in nature and relates to form and creation, which emanate from vibration.

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hat began as a handful of yoga classes at a fitness center in 2001, has taken the area by storm, and has evolved since that time to form its own entity. The Clouds Yoga Center at The Club on St. Simons Island offers the Golden Isles yoga community a place to call h{om}e.

ter classes, training and workshops to every student that walks through our doors. The owners and dedicated teachers share a vision for the future of The Clouds Yoga Center, one that welcomes all to the practice and matches the commitment of the students who regularly attend the myriad of classes that are offered.

The intention behind the development and growth of The Clouds Yoga Center has always been a vision of love: to bring yoga to the community and to offer the best instruction, mas-

A C{om}prehensive Offering While serving the yoga community is at the heart of The Clouds Yoga Center, their program continues to mature and evolve in order to expand

offerings and varied styles or “traditions” of yoga. Traditions of Yoga taught at The Clouds include Kundalini, Yin, Baptiste and Kripalu, and there are classes in heated yoga, restorative yoga, and aerial yoga. The center’s goal is twofold: to attract new students and to continue serving their dedicated local yoga community. The center’s regular class schedule includes 40+ yoga classes per week at all times of the day and evening. The Clouds Yoga Center also offers specialty monthly workshops and Master Classes, as

everyone and they hope that you join their classes and workshops to experience the physical and mental enhancements that regular yoga practice offers. The Cloud Yoga Studio instructors look forward to making new commitments to the yoga community in the new year and are pleased to introduce these new “series” classes:

well as “series” classes, to instruct students in the various yoga practices. It is their intention that their students and teachers continue to learn, to hone their skills, and to dive deeper into both the practice of yoga and the philosophy of yoga. The Clouds Yoga Center is the only yoga studio in the Golden Isles that offers aerial yoga, an authentic practice that is supported by a soft hammock, allowing the student to go deeper into yoga poses. While aerial yoga may be intimidating to some, the center’s highly trained instructors have introduced a beginner series of classes that have quickly become popular and will train students to be confident on the silks so that they are able to then join the regular aerial yoga classes on the schedule once they have completed the beginner aerial training. S{om}e of the Best Instruction The Clouds Yoga Center offers the most diverse classes in the area and has a staff of highly trained and educated instructors. While all of the center’s teachers hold 200 hour yoga teaching certifications, many have advanced training with 500 hours of yoga teacher training as well as thousands of hours of instruction under their belts. Teachers at the center hail from many areas of the country and have received some of the best instruction from world renowned Yoga Masters. Incredible instructors, who teach globally, have been welcomed to train and teach at The Clouds Yoga Center. Max Strom, Dennis and Kathy Lang, and Lauren McRae have all been a part of the center’s programs and will return for future workshops. Bec{om}e Who You Wish to Be Once you set foot into one of the lovely and well-appointed studios at The Clouds Yoga

Beginner Yoga (6-week series) taught by Karen Lucas, Kripalu certified teacher. Saturday afternoons 1:00-2:00 p.m., January 12th to February 16th. Journey through the Chakras (8-week series) taught by guest instructor John Hartland. Sunday afternoons 1:30-2:30 p.m., January 20th to March 10th.

Center, it is their hope that you will feel as if you’ve come H{OM}E. Clouds teachers can help you to find that important “center” where you can experience a sense of calm and peace in every aspect of life. The Clouds Yoga Center is intended to be a space where you can become all you wish to be but also where you can accept yourself just as you are. Their instructors wish to teach you not only the physical practice of the Asanas (postures), but also how to utilize your breath for utmost health. They want to show you how to marry the philosophies of yoga with the physical portion of the practice to facilitate moving into a more well-rounded place in your life with “ease of wellbeing” in every moment. New C{om}mitments in January Clouds Yoga instructors make it their goal to display hospitality within the studios in the Yoga Loft and to make all students feel comfortable. It is their pleasure to share yoga with

Beginner Aerial Yoga (6-week beginner series) taught by Julie Hoover. Sunday afternoons 2:30-3:30pm, January 13th to February 17th. In growing The Clouds Yoga Center and the St. Simons Island yoga community, it is the sincere hope of Clouds instructors that a spirit of loving kindness will grow and permeate the hearts of all who enter, creating a like-minded community of individuals spreading the love at the center and everywhere beyond. They look forward to welcoming you H{OM}E to The Clouds Yoga Center. For more information about the regular yoga class schedule, any of the master classes, workshops, or the new series, please contact Connie Brogan (cjwindon@gmail.com) or Lauren Prince (sellarslauren@gmail.com). You can also find them online at thecloudsyogacenter.com or on Facebook at The Clouds Yoga Center. See you in The Clouds in 2019!

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r. Diane Bowen of Golden Isles Center for Plastic Surgery is pleased to introduce a new business focused on disease prevention and wellness to the community. Centered on Wellness, her new partnership with Drs. James Greene and Sage Campione and Nurse Practitioner Lauren Koncul, introduces a “whole person, well person” approach to wellness. These like-minded providers have a passion and mission to provide whole person care to help patients achieve wellness and beauty inside and out. Our lives are increasingly stressed and hectic resulting in imbalance and ultimately disease. At Centered on Wellness, areas of imbalance are identified based through lab results, which allow for a personalized treatment plan to be developed specifically for each individual based on his or her needs. The current medical model is organ-focused and based on treatment of sickness. While that model has been successful in trauma management, life threatening infections and surgical services, it has generally failed in optimizing the global health of our country. The goal of Centered on Wellness is to be on the forefront of prevention and a leader in this community for wellness. Wellness is a lifetime journey with no quick fixes. Sometimes the path is well-paved and

sometimes it’s an uphill climb. Centered on Wellness and its highly trained staff can help you along this journey. They offer a variety of services including nutritional evaluation and management, Nutrient Infusion Therapy (AKA IV nutrition), dietary counseling, stress reduction therapies, and hormone balancing. They also offer individual consultations and group educational seminars. One of the elite services at Centered on Wellness is Nutrient Infusion Therapy. With Nutrient Infusion the body receives vitamins and minerals directly into the blood stream to help neutralize nutrient deficiencies. There are various options, depending on what your body needs. Myer’s Cocktail (named for Dr. John Myer) contains several vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are great for general nutritional supplementation. Key ingredients include B-complex, magnesium, methyl cobalamin (B12), pyridoxine (B6), and Vitamin C. This is the ideal choice for maintenance therapy, athletic training, migraines, fatigue, fibromyalgia, acute muscle spasm, common colds, and seasonal allergies. With cold and flu season upon us, Centered on Wellness can also give your immune system an extra boost. To help fight off colds, Super

Immune Therapy infusion contains extra immune boosting ingredients including TriAmino Blends with the add-ons of zinc and lysine. Lysine is an anti-aging ingredient that helps with collagen synthesis. It also has three powerful B vitamins along with a strong dose of the body’s most powerful antioxidant, glutathione. This is an excellent general nutritional supplement and year-round immune system boost. It’s also an added boost for cancer patients to aid them during their cancer treatments. Centered on Wellness also offers Infusion Therapies to help with post-surgery recovery, stress and anxiety, hormone balancing and Vitamin C intake. To learn more about services available at Centered on Wellness, follow them on Facebook @wholepersonwellperson, visit their St. Simons Island office on 1015 Arthur J Moore Drive, or call 912.638.0034 to make an appointment.

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usic moves us all. We can soar away on the notes of a melody to different times and faraway places. Music has the power to transport, transform, transfix, and even translate emotion. In choosing this year’s theme for the Symphony Society’s Cabaret fundraiser, event CoChair JoAnn Frick says she selected “Music of the Night” because of her love for Phantom of the Opera and its music. It also appealed because it harkened back to the early days of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia when their major fundraiser was a cozy gathering with that same name. EIL decided to draw on that idea of nostalgia we all feel for beloved musicals and the songs that stay with us. On these pages, in addition to JoAnn’s choice of Phantom of the Opera, you’ll find favorite Broadway musicals chosen by members of the Symphony Society, Coastal Symphony of Georgia as well as from EIL staffers. No matter what the music performed at Cabaret, we’re sure it will be wonderful, beautiful, and some enchanted evening!

Favorite of: JoAnn Frick, Co-Chair of Cabaret 2019

his beloved musical based on the French novel by Gaston Leroux features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Charles Hart. The central plot focuses on a mysterious, disfigured

musical genius who lives in a subterranean labyrinth beneath the Paris Opera House and his obsession with a beautiful soprano who sings there.

Close your eyes for your eyes will only tell the truth and the truth isn't what you want to see

In the dark it is easy to pretend

That the truth is what it ought to be Lyrics from “Music of the Night”

Fun Fact: The dazzling replica of the Paris Opera House chandelier is made up of 6,000 beads consisting of 35 beads to each string. It is almost 10 feet wide and weighs one ton.

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Fun Fact: The real-life Belva Gaertner on whom Velma Kelly was based was even tougher than she was portrayed on stage. “No woman can love a man enough to kill him. They aren’t worth it, because there are always plenty more. Walter was just a kid — 29 and I’m 38. Why should I have worried whether he loved me or whether he left me? Gin and guns – either one is bad enough, but together they get you in a dickens of a mess, don’t they?” – Belva Gaertner

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Favorite of Jeanne Earle McConnell,

his 1950s “modern” musical

Co-Chair of Cabaret 2019

retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, West

Side Story is set in an ethnic, blue-collar neighborhood in the Upper West Side of New York City. The dynamic and exciting show about star-crossed lovers and rival gangs featured a score with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (his first Broadway production). West Side Story has been called Bernstein’s greatest triumph in the popular field.

Could it be? Yes it could. Something’s coming, something good. If I can wait! Something’s coming, I don’t know what it is. But it is Gonna be great! Lyrics from “Something’s Coming”

Fun Fact: Gang rivalry was real! In order to amplify on-stage tension, choreographer Jerome Robbins separated actors playing the Jets and the Sharks, held their rehearsals in different rooms, and forbid them talking to each other or mixing off-stage. The result? Shark actors played real-life practical jokes on the Jets.

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Favorite of EIL Staff

Lyrics from “The Circle of Life”

his Disney musical brings to life on stage the 1994 animated film of the same name chronicling Simba the lion’s adventures on

the African savanna. With original music by Elton John, and lyrics by Tim Rice, additional music and lyrics by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor, and Hans Zimmer, actors in animal costumes and giant puppets create what the New York Daily News called “a perfect marriage of entertainment and art.”

Fun Fact: It took more than 37,000 hours of work by expert mask makers, sculptors, puppeteers and artisans to create the mesmerizing animal masks and puppets for the show. Despite its small size, the most complicated puppet in the show is Zazu the bird.

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Favorite of Michael Frick, President of Coastal Symphony of Georgia

Les Misérables

(often shortened to Les Mis or

the human spirit set in the backdrop of 19th century France is the

Les Miz), is the musical stage adaption (and thankfully, condensation)

world’s longest running musical. Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg,

of the 1862 novel by French poet and novelist Victor Hugo. This story

lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel (French version), and

of dreams, love, passion, sacrifice, redemption and the strength of

Herbert Kretzmer (English version).

Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me? Somewhere beyond the barricade Is there a world you long to see? Lyrics from “Can You Hear the People Sing”

Fun Fact: The image of Cosette used for the iconic logo of the Les Misérables musical is based on an etching by Gustave Brion, which is in turn from an illustration by Émile Bayard (1837–1891) for the first edition of the book.

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Favorite of EIL Staff

he 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow was the inspiration for this American musical with music, lyrics, and book by

Lin-Manuel Miranda. In a refreshing and inventive twist, the era of this country’s Founding Fathers and our fiery revolutionary past is told through song and rap.

Let me tell you what I wish I’d known When I was young and dreamed of glory You have no control, who lives, who dies, Who tells your story? Lyrics from “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story”

Fun Fact: In 2015, the US Treasury announced plans to replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill with Harriet Tubman. However, due to the overwhelming success of the musical and the resulting revitalized interest in Hamilton, the Treasury decided to change the $20 bill instead.

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Favorite of John Harper, President of Symphony Society

wo short stories (“The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown”

and “Blood Pressure”) as well as characters and plot twists from other stories by Damon Runyon were

A great big wave came and washed me overboard! And as I sank and I hollered “Someone save me!” That’s the moment I woke up, thank the lord And I said to myself, sit down, Sit down, you’re rockin’ the boat!

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musical comedy that takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafés of Havana. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

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2019 What good is sitting alone in your Room? Come hear the Music Play Life is a Cabaret, old Chum Come to the Cabaret!

he Symphony Society invites you to heed the call from that popular 1966 Broadway classic and come to Cabaret 2019 on February 2 at The Greenhouse on St. Simons Island. Your patronage of this event supports the Coastal Symphony of Georgia and its goal of providing world class music to the Golden Isles. The night will include a sumptuous three-course catered dinner and a sureto-be-memorable musical performance in an intimate setting. The night’s entertainment will be provided by California recording artist Nick Palance, who has been hailed by critics as the new “American Bocelli” for his vocal talent. No stranger to Broadway productions himself, Nick starred in the lead role of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has also toured with the Canadian Tenors. He will be performing a wide array of songs that will appeal to music lovers and stir those feelings of nostalgia. There’s even a very special and dramatic

tribute to Phantom of the Opera planned that you won’t want to miss. Of course, the live and silent auctions are always a huge attraction and highlight of this annual event. This year, the silent auction includes unique and eclectic offerings that include wonderful works of art, generous gift certificates, wines of the world, and a collection of top shelf bourbon that will allow you to take a trip down the Kentucky Bourbon Trail from the comfort of your own home. If real travel is what you’d prefer, there are trips to Tuscany and Capri in the live auction, as well as a “glamping” trip on Little Nick Palance, Guest Performer Raccoon Key. Reserve individual or patron seating by visiting coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org and join your friends in this evening of fun, fine food, and fellowship presented by the Symphony Society. With your support, the music of the night will continue to live on through the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. Softly, deftly, music shall caress you Hear it, fear it, secretly possess you …

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n April 8, 1942, a German U-boat 123 torpedoed the SS Oklahoma and SS Esso Baton Rouge just 13 miles off the coast of St. Simons Island, killing 22 merchant mariners. The beach was covered with oil for weeks following the devastating attack on the tankers, the true effects of the Battle of the Atlantic on our coastal home were much longer lasting. The World War II Home Front Museum, located in both buildings (continues on page 43)

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The Historic Coast Guard Station, which was active from 1937-1995, is a fitting home for the new Museum, as the Coast Guard became an active part of the U.S. War Department in 1941 and played its own role in World War II. Visitors can try their hand at spelling words in nautical code or tying knots, just like the “Coasties” who were stationed here.

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The Museum features an A&P Food Store with rationing interactive, a rotary pay phone listening station, and a war bond stand photo opportunity. Here, visitors are invited to do some grocery shopping to experience what it was like for civilians when food was rationed.

Every American citizen had a role in supporting the war effort and visitors will have the opportunity to learn what their role might have been during World War II with the “Do Your Part!” interactive exhibit.

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of the Historic Coast Guard Station at East Beach on St. Simons Island, recounts how this quiet coastal region was transformed when our country went to war and brings to life the extraordinary contributions made by Coastal Georgia following that internationally significant event. Glynn County’s unique and multifaced home front story is detailed with galleries of immersive exhibits and interactive experiences in this museum developed by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society and designed by Gallagher & Associates. The World War II Home Front Museum not only shares an important chapter in Georgia’s history when residents of small communities in Glynn County worked together and sacrificed for the greater good, it tells the story of the brave men and women on America’s home front who supported those on the battlefields in the fight for freedom and democracy. While it illustrates the common experiences of many (continues on page 47)

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Shipbuilding had the greatest impact on Glynn County during the war, and artifacts from the J.A. Jones Shipyard are on display in the Liberty Ship gallery. The loss of thousands of merchant ships made the speedy construction of replacement cargo vessels that provided vital supplies to battlefields around the world essential to Allied victory. These were dubbed “Liberty Ships.” In less than three years, more than 16,000 men and women, 80% of whom came to Brunswick from towns throughout Georgia, built 85 Liberty Ships. Visitors can build and launch one of five of Brunswick’s Liberty Ships and follow them on their most treacherous voyages around the world.

The Naval Air Station Glynco gallery conveys the massive size of Navy airships and their hangars. Brunswick was home to the airships of Squadron ZP-15, which took part in hundreds of anti-submarine patrols in relay-style coordination with four other stations stretching from Maine to Florida. Once the system of airship escorts was fully implemented, the U-boat threat to shipping ceased. This was considered a critical lynchpin to winning the war.

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NAS St. Simons took over the island’s airport and several resort facilities to train fighter pilots before transitioning into the Navy’s advanced radar training school. Navy and Marine Corps officers who showed an aptitude for coordinating complex radar operations were singled out and sent to St. Simons to become Fighter Directors, the officers who used radar to direct pilots to intercept enemy aircraft. Using primary sources, historical photographs, and extensive interviews, the new Museum recreates the NAS St. Simons’ Combat Information Center training room as an interactive gallery where can see if they have what it takes to be a Fighter Director.

(continued from page 43) Americans of military recruitment, buying war bonds, food rationing, and blackouts, it also highlights Glynn County’s significance as the location of three critical wartime facilities, an airship base, a radar training school, and a shipyard. Using primary sources, historical photographs, and extensive interviews, the museum recreates the Naval Air Station St. Simons radar training school as an interactive gallery. Allowing visitors to see if they have what it takes to become a Fighter Director, or to engage in other interactive experiences like testing their skill at plane spotting, or building a Liberty ship and joining its crew makes history come alive in a way that resonates with adults and children alike. Everyone is invited to visit the World War II Home Front Museum to keep the stories of our past as Americans and as Coastal Georgians alive. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12, children under 6 and Coastal Georgia Historical Society members are admitted free of charge. There is a $2 military discount with ID. Visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org for more information and volunteer opportunities.

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f you recently attended the RSM Classic events that took place near The Lodge and Golf Performance Center at Sea Island Resort, you likely noticed the beautiful new guest cottages and putting green area. The six cottages, 18-hole putting course, oceanfront pool and pool house, expanded driving range tee, and new putting green and short game area are newly opened key components of the resort’s $25+ million enhancement project at The Lodge, which began in December 2017. Built on the western side of The Lodge, five guest cottages with two bedrooms and a living room, and one larger cottage featuring four bedrooms and living room, offer stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The living spaces boast a cozy atmosphere created by wide plank hard-

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wood floors, beams, iron lighting and fireplaces. Elegant furnishings adorn the bedrooms and charming details include paintings by local artists, custom framed television cabinets, and white marble bathrooms. Complete with personal butler service, the cottages are ideal for golf groups, corporate groups, couples or multi-generational families. To further enhance the guest experience, Sea Island has added an oceanfront pool and pool house that embodies the look and feel of The Lodge, with double fireplaces, a wrap-around porch, food and beverage service, and indoor and outdoor event space. Designed by Love Golf Design, the recently opened 18-hole Driftwood putting course on the ocean side of The Lodge provides a new dimension to the golf experience during the day and evening, perfect for both golfers and non-

golfers alike. In the next phase of enhancements, Sea Island will soon unveil an all-new state-of-the-art 17,000 square-foot Golf Performance Center to replace its existing facility, which is widely recognized as one of the finest golf centers in the country. It will feature industry-leading technology, six instruction and club fitting bays, a putting studio designed by Sea Island’s Director of Putting Instruction, Phil Kenyon, a world-renowned putting instructor, a full-service golf club workshop, fitness center with locker rooms, spacious retail area, and indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces. Love Golf Design is also embarking on a full redesign of Sea Island’s Plantation Course. The Loves intend to draw on the history of the course, using classical architectural features and historical hardscape and landscape elements. They will create new and interesting strategic

elements while retaining the course’s character and routing, passed on by previous architects, beginning with Walter Travis’ original 1928 design of the first nine holes. Plantation Course is expected to reopen ahead of the 2019 RSM Classic. “We are very excited to play a role in the enhancements taking place at The Lodge,” said Davis Love III. “Mark and I have been redesigning Plantation in our minds for over 20 years as we have played it.” These enhancements come on the heels of the completion of three new guest rooms with adjoining parlor in The Lodge’s main building, and the expansion of the Trophy Room, a special event space that celebrates Sea Island’s rich golf history through unique memorabilia. Reminiscent of an English manor, The Lodge at Sea Island exudes warm Southern charm and hospitality. The intimate boutique hotel, now with 57 rooms,

has received top accolades including twice being named the #1 hotel in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and receiving the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond awards since its opening in 2001. Scott Steilen, President and CEO of Sea Island says of the enhancement project, “Rather than resting on our laurels of being consistently ranked among the top hotels in the country, we are taking these steps to transform the overall experience and expand the appeal of The Lodge. When combined with the additional recreational amenities and access to all that Sea Island has to offer, we believe The Lodge will become an unequaled destination for a luxury golf experience or couples getaway.” For additional information about Sea Island or to book a reservation, visit seaisland.com or call 1.800.SEA.ISLAND.

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Satisfy Your Senses What better way to kick off the new year than with an event that celebrates creativity in art and epicurean delights? “The Art of Food” annual fundraiser for Glynn Visual Arts will return for its third year on Sunday, January 27.

lements of a gallery cocktail reception and a wine pairing dinner are combined in this unique progressive-style evening. This extraordinary art and culinary experience will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Glynn Visual Arts Center at 106 Island Drive on St. Simons Island. While guests enjoy the works of artists in the gallery, they will be treated to cocktails and appetizers from Golden Isles Olive Oil that showcase the fresh flavors of the products carried in the gourmet market and wine bar located in Redfern Village. Guests will also explore “The Art of the Cocktail” and learn some great tips from a mixologist on preparing the “artful cocktail.” You’ll leave itching to throw a party to show off your new skills!

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For the next portion of the evening, guests will sit back and enjoy a trolley ride to Georgia Sea Grill, where an exciting culinary adventure awaits. Executive Chef Tim Lensch has carefully planned a custom menu designed to delight the palate just for this occasion. He will prepare and discuss each tastefully and artfully presented course. Perhaps duck and demi-glace or tenderloin and truffle butter? Seared sea bass or scrumptious scallops? Whatever Chef Tim serves, it is sure to highlight locally and regionally sourced ingredients and creative flavor combinations in Georgia Sea Grill’s signature style. Each dish will be paired with a complementary wine to make for the perfect dining experience in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Seating is limited for this special evening, so make sure to get your get your tickets now, if you haven’t already. Tickets are $150 per person, $250 for two tickets, or $700 for a table of six, and can be purchased by calling 912.638.8770 or online at glynnvisualarts.org. You and your friends won’t want to miss this fun evening of artful cocktails and culinary creations.

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n the night Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) celebrated the holiday season and honored lost loved ones with thousands of lights, bright smiles also lit the faces of the many guests who attended the Lights of Love Dove Society Reception. On this special occasion, HGI unveiled its new Friends of Hospice Donor Recognition Wall. This permanent tribute to legacy gifts and generous contributions hangs in the HGI

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lobby where it can be seen by all who enter. Past major gifts are recognized here and new major gifts will be added each year. A minimum donation of $10,000 to either the newly established Hospice of the Golden Isles Endowment or directly to HGI will be recognized in the Golden Heart Dove Society

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every year the gift is received. A minimum donation of $50,000 to either the Endowment or directly to HGI will be permanently

recognized in the Benefactor’s Circle and updated every year of the donation. This is a wonderful way to honor those who support the non-profit mission of HGI to provide the highest quality, most compassionate care to all in need throughout the five counties HGI serves, including the Golden Isles community. Several major contributors and founders were in attendance for the unveiling, including the Benefield Family, Hugh Nunnally, Helen and Pep Peppiatt and Johnny and Joyce Thomas. Since 2005, Johnny and Joyce, along with their family and friends, have raised nearly $250,000 for HGI by hosting the R.E. Thomas Memorial Benefit each year. The Thomas Family received special recognition on the wall for their dedicated annual fundraising efforts. Such support is vital to HGI’s commitment to provide expert care and compassion regardless of ability to pay. The annual cost for unfunded and underfunded hospice care is approximately $700,000. There are many ways to support HGI through charitable gifts, donations, Auxiliary membership, and volunteerism. Visit the Giving section of their website at hospice.me to learn more about giving opportunities. Another way you can show your support of our only non-profit hometown hospice is by attending fundraisers that benefit HGI. On Saturday, February 9, ladies can look forward to an exceptional afternoon of sipping and shopping when Wine Women & Shoes returns to The Cloister on

Sea Island with a White Party! Mingle with the always charming Shoe Guys while enjoying fine wines and a delicious lunch, shopping designer fashions, and bidding on incredible live and silent auction items. And make sure to don your most fabulous footwear with those winter whites for your chance to be named “Best in Shoe.” Once again, guests will have the opportunity to win the Key to the Closet and there will be a little friendly fundraising competition amongst Shoe Guys to be named “King of Sole.” For more information and to purchase tickets, visit winewomenshoes.com/ events/goldenisles. We’re also pleased to announce that the St. Simons Food & Spirits Festival will be back this Spring. That’s right! The festival has been moved out of hurricane season in the hope that there will be less problem with inclement weather threatening or cancelling outdoor events. Set aside March 23-24 to sample scrumptious seasonal fare and sip creative cocktails and craft beverages. We hear there will be more live music this year too! Can’t wait to see what the organizers have up their sleeves! For updated information and tickets, visit saintsimonsfoodandspirits.com From event dinners to Dove Society membership, every dollar coming in to benefit Hospice of the Golden Isles is valued. HGI simply couldn’t provide the comprehensive and award-winning level of services that they do without these generous gifts and community fundraising efforts.

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SEABOLT ASSOCIATES RETURN TO KELLER WILLIAMS Keller Williams Golden Isles Realty recently welcomed Ashley Seabolt and Tootsie Murray George as agents in the company. Ashley and Tootsie are an experienced real estate team specializing in residential sales, investment property and land development. Ashley graduated from The University of Georgia and had a successful career in the pharmaceutical

industry. Following her passion, she began her real estate career with Keller Williams in Atlanta and founded Seabolt Associates. After relocating to the Golden Isles with her family, Ashley has continued her real estate career here. Tootsie is a Brunswick native, Glynn Academy graduate, retired teacher and counselor. After retiring in Atlanta, she joined Seabolt Associates and worked with her daughter, Ashley, until she returned home to sell real estate here. Ashley and Tootsie are happy to return to Keller Williams as Seabolt Associates. 404.384.5283 or 912.230.4599. PARTNERS IN HEALTH WELCOMES KYNDRA THOMAS Family Nurse Practitioner Kyndra Thomas has joined Golden Isles Partners in Health. Along with a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University. She is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and has a clinical background that includes critical care, oncology, hematology, and hospice care. She thrives on

establishing holistic health goals while developing individualized care plans to meet the needs of her patients. Although she grew up in Florida, Kyndra has been a resident of Brunswick for nearly ten years and loves the Golden Isles. On her days off she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. Kyndra is excited to join the team at Partners in Health and looks forward to meeting her new patients in the office at 118 Northpark Dr., Brunswick. 912.268.4994. PIHgoldenisles.com

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CHIPPER EVENT MOVES TO COAST GUARD STATION A Golden Isles holiday tradition continues with Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual Bring One for the Chipper Christmas tree recycling campaign. On January 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., volunteers will be on hand to assist with non-artificial tree drop-offs at the Old Coast Guard Station beach parking lot on St. Simons Island (please note this is a new location!) and in Brunswick at The Home Depot, Howard Coffin Park, and the New Jesup Highway Winn Dixie parking lot. Participants depositing Christmas trees on this day will receive veggie seeds and a tree sapling. Christmas tree recycling programs like Bring One for the Chipper support eco-friendly holiday efforts and Chipper trees will be recycled into biofuel, mulch and fish habitats. Last year, Bring One for the Chipper collected and recycled 1,308 trees in the Golden Isles. For additional drop off locations and information, visit kgib.org.

SAVE THE DATE! Local residents and visitors alike will want to set aside Saturday, March 16 in order to attend the 66th Annual Tour of Homes presented by the Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church Frederica. The homes for the stops have been selected and organizers are working to secure docents and the legions of volunteers needed for this annual event. As always, the Tour will offer an eclectic array of St. Simons Island and Sea Island homes

that feature incredible art, amazing architecture, creative design, divine décor, meticulous landscaping, and breathtaking views. Historical stops including Christ Church and Musgrove Plantation are also included on the Tour. Advance tickets are available at christchurchtourofhomes.org for $40. The price of tickets on Tour Day is $50. Keep an eye on the Christ Church Frederica Tour of Homes Facebook page and Instagram account for updates.

A COMEDY OF TENORS The Island Players present A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig, directed by Richard Elichuk; Elle Woodcock, Assistant Director. One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century, as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his

hot-blooded wife, Maria, from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and madcap delight. Featuring performances by Vince Miller, Frank Buda, Jackie Santoro, Kyle Price, Alyssa Gatch, Richard DeLorenzo and Suzanne Tilghman. January 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, Friday nights at 7:30 and Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m. Advance tickets available at theislandplayers.com.

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THE 2018 RSM CLASSIC ONCE AGAIN MEANT A FULL SLATE OF ACTIVITIES IN THE GOLDEN ISLES, BOTH ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE.

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IT LOOKED LIKE RAIN WAS GOING TO PUT A DAMPER ON THE FESTIVITIES FOR THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTH COASTAL GEORGIA’S BLUE JEAN BALL, BUT THERE WAS NO SHORTAGE OF DANCING AND REVELRY under the tent at Sinclair Plantation! Guests enjoyed a delicious barbeque buffet, free-flowing libations, and entertainment with Keenan Carter on the mic for games and the live auction. Animal lovers know how to have fun! 1. Chris and Janet Gerhart, Stefanie and Raymond Topp. 2. Michele McMahon, Gina and Mark Moitoso, John McMahon. 3. Gennie Jones, Janet Zeh, Chris Gerhart, Freddie Zeh, Todd Jones. 4. Julie Rowland, Jane Anne Purser, Laura Anne Mabbett. 5. Ashley Hornbuckle, Dee Simmons, Jamey Hornbuckle. 6. Traci Crankshaw, Jaclyn Luckstone. 7. Beth and Ed Carpenter. 8. Dale and Nancy Stoddard. 9. Brenda Kilgore, Virginia Schlegel. 10. Lephiew and Ali Dennington. 11. The fabulous volunteer crew. 12. Madison Scurry, Colton Scurry, Ashton Brannen. 13. Katie Bale, Brooke Martin. 14. Marco and Stephanie Perez. 62

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THE SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION HELD ITS ANNUAL ARTRAGEOUS BRAS FUNDRAISER at The Ritz Theatre in

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PHOTOS 1-8: THE COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA RECENTLY HOSTED A SALON RECITAL AT THE SEA ISLAND HOME OF CAROLYN AND BUD HEARN. Additional hosts included Sue and Chuck Cansler, Dale and Paul Cronin, Susan and Al Garrett, Jane Prendergast, and Karleen and John Thompson. Coastal

Symphony bassoonist Stephanie Magnus and cellist Brian Magnus, joined Leslie Kasang on piano and presented pieces by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Elgar and others.The next Salon recital is scheduled for April 6th. PHOTOS 9-14: THE AUXILIARY OF HOSPICE OF THE GOLDEN ISLES CELEBRATED ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY by hosting their annual meeting and luncheon at the Hugh Nunnally Conference Center. Founding member Margie Dorsey and co-founding member and first Auxiliary president Janice Lamattina were recognized as Volunteers of the Year for their decade of initiative, support, and dedication to the mission of the hospice. HGI Ambassador and Auxiliary member Jayne Lambright was the speaker, outgoing board members Maryalice Kimel and Debbie Holland were honored, and the annual check presentation and donation to HGI was made. For more information on Hospice of the Golden Isles, call 912.265.4735 or visit Hospice.me. 66

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THE 19TH ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BREAST CANCER FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON WAS RECENTLY HELD AT SEA PALMS RESORT. The show featured 12 local models, 11 women and 1 man, all of whom are breast cancer survivors. This fun, fashion-filled, fundraising event featured clothing and accessories from Cloister Collection, Evelyne Talman, Gentlemen’s and Lady Outfitters, Maggie’s Boutique, Planters Exchange, and Shackelford Shoe Boutique. Presenting sponsors were Vincent K. Arlauskas, MD, Stephen G. Barrett, MD, and N. Bradley Easterlin, MD. (Photos by Lindy Thompson Cofer.) 1. Ashley Wills, Cindy Willarson, Buffy Jobe. 2. Kay Miller, Lynda Stevenson, Diana Holmes. 3. Juanda Ponsell, Mary Liz Vause, Angie Haralson, Shannon Parkerson. 4. Gussie Gammon, Faith Willis. 5. Christiana and Pastor Nathan Smith. 6. Glenda Harkins, Jan Carriker. 7. 2018 ACS Luncheon and Fashion Show Committee: (from left, front row) Rhonda Barlow, Diann Clark, Kathleen Dawson, Joy Cook; (back row) Shannon McClure, Raylene Grynkewich, Jackie Mull, Peggy Tuten, Ingrid Bennett. 8. Janice Miller, Emelia Stambaugh, Colleen Ortman. 9. Ken Gaubert, Betsey Clark, Doreen Smith, Elizabeth Jordan. 10. Leah Hickox, Rosemary Strickland, Abby Hickox, Michelle Hall, Denise Spell. 11. Georgia Hanna, D’Wanda Lee, Elizabeth LeSueur. 12. Janice Horn, Becky Bridges, Barbara Foster, Tish Searscy. 13. Dora Johnston, Laura Kipp, Creta Nichols, Edith Holzendorf. 14. Verna Young, Gail Stringer, Sherle Beck, Darlene Trent. 68

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SEA ISLAND’S SOUTHERN GROWN CONCERT SERIES WRAPPED UP THE YEAR WITH A PERFORMANCE BY TRIBUTE, A CELEBRATION OF THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MUSIC. THE MUSICIANSHIP AND STAGE PRESENCE OF THE BAND WARMED UP AN OTHERWISE CHILLY NIGHT. It was a sold-out show and the crowd enjoyed every minute of it! We’re looking forward to finding out what next year’s concerts will be!

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Glynco’s Legendary Hangars

his January marks the 76th anniversary of a significant World War II event in local history. On January 25, 1943, Naval Air Station Glynco, located north of Brunswick, was commissioned as one of five airship bases strategically located between Massachusetts and Florida. During the war, these facilities launched airship patrols to protect the thousands of Allied cargo ships that were stalked by German U-boats as they travelled along the East Coast. When commissioned, the Glynco base was still under construction; however, the most imposing structures had been completed: two massive airship hangars, each measuring over 1,000 feet long and almost 300 feet wide. Due to demand for steel to manufacture war material, the han-

gars were constructed of wood. They were prefabricated in Tacoma, Washington, using Douglas fir timber from Oregon. After being assembled at the timber company, each piece of wood was carefully numbered before the structures were dismantled. The pieces were sent by rail to various fireproofing plants around the country and then delivered to Brunswick for reassembly. Concrete pillars 150 feet tall supported the doors at either end of the buildings. With an overall height of 182 feet, the hangars could be seen above the trees and served as memorable landmarks for residents and visitors alike, until they were demolished in 1971. The site of the former Naval Air Station is now the location of both the Brunswick Gold-

en Isles Airport and the headquarters of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. This month’s images from the Society archives show one of the hangars and the cover of the March 1944 base newsletter, The Bungee Bugle. For more information about Naval Air Station Glynco, visit the new World War II Home Front Museum at the Historic Coast Guard Station on St. Simons Island. We thank Leslie Faulkenberry, author of the Glynn County Airport Commission’s booklet Project Glynco (available online), for historical information used in this article.

Our monthly images on this page are from the vast archives of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. The Society’s mission includes the “administration, restoration and maintenance of historic facilities and resources … preserved as a living part of the historical and cultural foundations of our coastal community.” Society facilities include the St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum, the A.W. Jones Heritage Center, and the World War II Home Front Museum at the Historic Coast Guard Station. To learn more about the Society, its diverse programs, and the benefits of Society membership, please call 912.638.4666, or visit coastalgeorgiahistory.org.

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