Elegant Island Living November 2016 by Elegant Island Living Media Group

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National Lampoon’s Hurricane Vacation “Granted: I am an inmate of a mental hospital; my keeper is watching me, he never lets me out of his sight; there’s a peephole in the door, and my keeper’s eye is the shade of brown that can never see through a blue-eyed type like me.” – Günter Grass, The Tin Drum “All this happened, more or less.” – Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five “Then there was the bad weather.” – Ernest Hemingway, Moveable Feast

Call me Ishmael. Like most St. Simons residents, my parents and I evacuated the island Thursday before Hurricane Matthew arrived. Unlike most St. Simons residents, I didn’t bother to start looking online for hotels until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. The closest pet-friendly hotel I could find was in Greenville, SC which is 6 hours away. So, at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, we headed off the island with three adults and three dogs on the first “family vacation” I’ve been on since 1978. Three night stay at the Greenville Comfort Inn & Suites: $621 Gasoline: $125 Dining out: $350 A LWAY S A N R S M C L A S S I C

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Rather than go into details of our “adventure,” I thought I’d sum up our trip using the opening lines from various great novels:

times … it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.” – Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities “Happy families are all alike; every unhappy – Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

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Now let’s get those tourists back down here!

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of

family is unhappy in its own way.”

But in all seriousness, we as a community were very fortunate to come out of this event mostly unscathed. It may take a little while to get back to normal, but considering what could have happened, we are very lucky indeed! I want to say a special thank you to my good buddy, Andy Jones, who was out clearing trees off of Frederica Road just hours after Matthew blew through. He truly embodies what it means to be a good neighbor! Also, Harrison Sapp, Griffin Bufkin and their crew at Southern Soul, as well as Chef Dave Snyder of Halyards and Tramici, went above and beyond, feeding the many workers who were getting the power and water back up and running. Those guys don’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk!

Ed. Note: In last month’s article “Keeping It In the Family,” we incorrectly identified Jack and Fran Pierce in a photo caption. That is, in fact, the Pierces, and we apologize for the error.

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On the Cover: This month, Elegant Island Living welcomes the season with savory and sweet pie recipes, upcoming holiday events, and some heartwarming stories about local organizations doing good. We’ve got all the RSM Classic info you need at your fingertips too! Dig in!

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14 Hold the Pumpkin, Bring on the Pie!

70 Art at the Annex

28 Greeting the Season

72 Be Road Trip Ready

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48 RSM Classic Swings into Action 60 The Captain & Kuch Bring Home the Cup

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�ol� the �um�kin, �ring on the �i�! It’s official; the nation has lost its collective mind over pumpkin spice.

t may have been Starbucks that created the craze when it introduced its seasonal pumpkin spice lattes as the heralding flavor of fall, but they wouldn’t have become popular if there wasn’t some demand. Now, however, a trip to your nearest store will reveal that the trend has gone far beyond coffee, and the typical muffins, breads, cookies, and pies. Today you can find pumpkin spice flavored mixed nuts, candies and caramel, popcorn, beers, and even dog treats, not to mention candles, body lotions, soaps, and facial masks capitalizing on the pumpkin trend. Of course, fall does mean Thanksgiving and with Thanksgiving comes PIE! And for the purists, this generally includes pumpkin, pecan, and apple, but since we think the pumpkin spice bandwagon is much too full right now, we’re looking at everything BUT the pumpkin! (continues)

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ccording to the American Pie Council,

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(yes, there really is such a thing!), pie has been around since the ancient Egyptians, with the first pies being made by early Romans, who may have learned about it from the Greeks. But these weren’t exactly what we’d consider pie today; they were sometimes made using “reeds” which held the filling but weren’t eaten. The first pie recipe was published by the Romans, and it did have a rye crust which was filled with goat cheese and honey. In England, early “pyes” were mostly meat pies, and may have appeared as early as the 12th century. The crust was referred to as the “coffyn,” and often blanketed a dish using fowl, with the legs left hanging over the dish to serve as handles. Early American colonists baked pie in a similar fashion, in long narrow pans, calling them “coffins” and often

the crust was simply used to hold the filling during baking, and was not eaten. During the Revolutionary War, the term “crust” instead of “coffyn” became widespread. A nice, golden, flaky pie crust is essential for the perfect pie. Making that crust from scratch is a task that scares away many novice bakers. But there are some tips to ensure a no-fail pie crust every time. First, make sure your ingredients are very, very cold, especially the butter or shortening. You can also put your bowl of flour and your pastry cutter in the freezer for a few minutes to ensure that everything stays cold and the butter doesn’t melt or get overworked. Add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar at the same time you add the ice water (continues)

Little Jack Horner Sat in the corner, Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And said, “What a good boy am I!”

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�ow to Make a �attice �op for a �ie Crust 1. Before starting the lattice top, roll out half of your pie dough and line your pie dish with it. The dough should extend beyond the rim of the pie dish by about half an inch. Put it in the refrigerator to chill while you work on the lattice. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the other half of your pie dough to the same extent as the first half (about 3 inches beyond the diameter of your pie dish). It's easier to work with the dough if it is chilled, so if the dough has softened too much, put the rolled-out piece on a flat cookie sheet and chill it in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes. 2. For the top crust, roll out the same way you did with the bottom crust. Using a pizza cutter or a knife, slice it into even strips about 1/2" wide. 3. Lay the two middle strips to establish the center, then work out from there. Before each new strip is laid down, lift back every other strip in the perpendicular rows, so that when those strips are laid back in place, it creates an over-under-over-under weave. 4. Pinch the lattice strips to the bottom crust to help seal them; trim away the excess dough. Finish your edge by folding the overhanging dough under itself. 5. Crimp the edge if you'd like to. Remember, it doesn't really matter if your crust is a bit lopsided or funny looking.

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in your favorite pie crust recipe. This helps prevent gluten from forming. Then, let your dough rest for at least one hour before rolling it out. When you do roll it out, use flour liberally. Once it’s rolled to the appropriate diameter, take a pastry brush and brush off any and all excess on each side. Most importantly, RELAX! Enjoy yourself in the kitchen and tweak your recipes and technique as needed. That’s part of the fun of cooking! In the tradition of those first “pyes,” you might consider making a turkey pot pie with your Thanksgiving leftovers. Here’s an excellent recipe from The Pioneer Woman:

�eftover Turkey Pot �ie INGREDIENTS:

1 pie crust ½ stick butter ½ c. finely diced onion ½ c. finely diced carrot ½ c. finely diced celery 2 c. leftover turkey, light and dark, diced or shredded (or both!) ¼ c. flour 2 to 3 c. low-sodium chicken or turkey broth (or more, if needed) splash of white wine ¾ c. heavy cream Fresh thyme, chopped salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in skillet or Dutch oven. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until translucent (a couple of minutes). Add turkey and stir. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir. Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in broth, (continues)

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stirring constantly. Splash in wine. Pour in cream. Bring to a slow boil and allow mixture to cook and thicken for a few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste (do not underseason), and fresh or dried thyme to taste. Pour mixture into a casserole dish or deep pie pan. Roll out crust so that it’s about 1" larger than the pan you are using. Place the crust on top of the pot pie mixture, and press crust into the sides of the dish. Cut vents in the top of the crust. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until very golden and bubbly and the crust is done. Allow to cool for a little bit before serving with a large spoon.

Fruit pies and tarts didn’t come along until around the 1500s. Lore has it that Queen Elizabeth I was credited with baking the first cherry pie. We have a recipe for that all-American favorite that’s excellent using either fresh or frozen cherries. And speaking of cherries, it was Martha Washington who shared in a mid1700s cookbook this recipe for a classic Southern pie – essentially a “cheese”less cheesecake.

�hess �ie INGREDIENTS:

Single pastry crust, shaped into a pie plate and chilled 4 eggs, room temperature 2 ½ oz. (about 5 Tbsp.) whole milk 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 14 oz. (about 2 c.) granulated sugar 4 oz. (1 stick) melted butter, cooled ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. finely ground cornmeal 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. white vinegar PREPARATION:

Adjust oven rack to lowest position and preheat oven to 425°. Line chilled pie shell with foil or parchment and fill it with pie weights (dried beans work well). Bake on bottom rack of oven for 5 minutes, then lower temperature to 325° and bake for an additional 3 minutes. Remove (continues)

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the weights and liner and bake pie shell until it is light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove the crust from oven and cool completely. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla together for 30 seconds, until well combined. Add sugar slowly, whisking as you go. Add butter, salt, cornmeal, flour, and vinegar, and whisk until filling is smooth and there are no visible lumps. Pour filling into cooled shell and place on lower rack of oven. Bake for 45 minutes, or until filling has set up but still quivers a bit and is slightly puffed at edges. Allow pie to cool completely. Either serve warm or cover and refrigerate for a chilled filling.

�ll—American �herr� Pie INGREDIENTS:

Pastry crust for 2 crust pie 4 c. fresh or frozen tart cherries

minutes, remove from heat. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cornstarch together. Pour mixture into hot cherries and mix well. Return the mixture to stove and cook over low heat until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool. If filling is too thick, add a little water, if too thin, add a little more cornstarch. Preheat oven to 375. Prepare your pie crust. Divide in half. Roll out each piece large enough to fit into an 8 to 9" pan. Pour cooled cherry mixture into the crust. Dot with butter. Moisten edge of bottom crust. Place top crust on and flute the edge of the pie. Make a slit in the middle of the crust for steam to escape. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a rack to cool. Blueberries always make for a juicy, sweet pie. Pick them during the summer and freeze them. They bake well either way!

�lueberr� Dream �ie INGREDIENTS:

Pastry for 9" double-crust pie FOR CHEESE FILLING:

4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese ½ c. confectioners’ sugar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 large egg yolk FOR BLUEBERRY FILLING:

½ c. plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. cornstarch ¼ c. cold water 6 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, divided 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. minced fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint 1 large egg white, beaten

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1 to 1 ½ c. granulated sugar 4 Tbsp. cornstarch 1 ½ Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar PREPARATION:

Place cherries in medium saucepan and place over heat. Cover. After cherries lose considerable juice, which may take a few

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PREPARATION:

Line a 9" deep-dish pie plate with bottom crust. Trim pastry to ½ in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on wire rack. Reduce heat to 375°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until blended. Spread into crust. In a large saucepan, combine ½ c. sugar, flour and cornstarch; stir in water until smooth. Stir in 2 c. berries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Gently stir in the lemon juice, mint and remaining berries. Pour over cheese filling. Cut remaining pastry for top crust into decorative shapes (Leaves for Thanksgiving/ fall; stars for Independence Day, etc. Have fun with it!) and arrange over filling, leaving center uncovered. Brush pastry with egg white; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil during last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 8 servings.

�lueberry �runch Pi� INGREDIENTS:

1 (9") unbaked pie crust ¾ c. white sugar 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 5 c. fresh or frozen blueberries 2/3 c. packed brown sugar 3/4 c. rolled oats ½ c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 6 Tbsp. butter PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 375°. Press pie crust into bottom and up sides of a 9" pie plate. In large bowl, stir together sugar and flour. Mix 24

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in lemon zest and lemon juice. Gently stir in blueberries. Pour into crust. In medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon. Mix in butter using fork until crumbly. Spread crumb topping evenly over pie filling. Bake for 40 min. or until browned on top. Cool over a wire rack.

GO NUTS! Whether you choose a timeless holiday favorite or an easy no-bake refrigerator pie, either of these nutty desserts are sure to please.

�ld Fashioned �ecan Pi� INGREDIENTS:

Pastry crust ¾ stick unsalted butter 1 ¼ c. packed light brown sugar ¾ c. light corn syrup 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ tsp. grated orange zest ¼ tsp. salt 3 large eggs 2 c. pecan halves (1/2 lb.) PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350° with a baking sheet on middle rack. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12" round and fit into a 9" pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a ½" overhang. Fold overhang under and lightly press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes). Meanwhile, melt butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in corn syrup, vanilla, zest, and salt. Lightly beat eggs in a medium bowl, then whisk in corn syrup mixture. Put pecans in pie shell and pour corn syrup mixture evenly over them. Bake on hot baking sheet until filling is set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool completely. Serve with vanilla ice cream. (continues)

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9" prepared graham cracker crust 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened ½ c. creamy peanut butter ½ c. confectioners’ sugar 1 16-oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed 15 miniature peanut butter cups PREPARATION:

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Mix cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and peanut butter together until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping. Spoon mixture into graham cracker crust. Place remaining whipped topping over the top of peanut butter mixture and garnish with peanut butter cups. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

�hocolate Cream Pi� INGREDIENTS:

1 9" pie crust – pre-baked 1 2⁄ 3 c. water 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 5 Tbsp. cocoa

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�piced Chocolate Swirle� �umpkin Cheesecak� INGREDIENTS:

1 ¼ c. graham cracker crumbs 1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar, divided

1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk

3 Tbsp. butter, melted

3 egg yolks, beaten

4 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened

2 Tbsp. butter

1 tsp. vanilla

1 15-oz. can pumpkin

PREPARATION:

make it a cheesecake. This recipe swirls in chocolate for a rich, decadent treat.

Mix water and cornstarch and cocoa until smooth. Stir in condensed milk and egg yolks. Cook until thick in saucepan. Stir in 2 Tbsp. butter. Add vanilla. Cool slightly (stirring occasionally). Pour into baked pie shell. Top with whipped cream after chilling pie.

And if you MUST have pumpkin, change it up a little and

4 eggs 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted ¼ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 10 caramels (unwrapped) 2 Tbsp. water 1 c. whipped topping, thawed PREPARATION:

Heat oven to 325°. Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom and 1 inch up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, vanilla and remaining sugar

in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add pumpkin; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Measure 2 cups batter into separate bowl. Add chocolate and cayenne; mix well. Add pumpkin spice to remaining batter; mix well. Pour half the pumpkin batter into crust; cover with half the chocolate batter. Repeat layers; swirl gently with knife. Bake 1 hour 20 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours. Microwave caramels and water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until caramels are melted; stir until blended. Drizzle over cheesecake just before serving. Top with whipped topping. No matter what you choose to bake this Thanksgiving, we at EIL wish you and your family a very happy – and delicious – holiday!

The holidays are upon us!

here are so many events that take place in the Golden Island during the holidays and we don’t want you to miss any of them. Since quite a few take place at the beginning of December, we thought we’d preview the season with a thumbnail guide to these festive events so you can be ready to greet them all with holiday cheer! (continues)

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Lights of Love Each holiday season

the beautiful wooded campus of Hospice of the Golden Isles is transformed into a magical place with the glow of thousands of holiday lights. These lights shine in honor and memory of those who have touched our lives. This year the 10th Annual Lights of Love program will take place on Thursday, December 8. There will be a 5:00 p.m. Service of Remembrance followed by the Lights of Love Program. This all takes place on the HGI campus at 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick. (continues)

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~Jekyll Island~

ekyll Island turns into “Holiday Island” during the Christmas season. On November 26, ring in the holidays with the lighting of the great tree in Jekyll Island’s Historic District. Celebrate this merry and bright season with fun for the whole family – carriage rides, toasting marshmallows for s’mores, kids’ crafts, live music, and pictures with Santa.

Once the sun goes down, the magic sets in as the tree is lit, accompanied by fireworks and snow! It’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season! The night before, there’s a special holiday Movies on the Green showing of Elf. Come sing and smile with Buddy, it’ll be YOUR favorite too! There’s also oceanfront “ice” skating at Jekyll Island’s Skating Village between November and January. Skate rentals, concessions, and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean! The cottages of the historic district will be decorated for the season for daily Holidays in History tours. Experience the glittering world of the Jekyll Island Club dressed up in its holiday finery! This year, there are also Christmas Twilight Tours that include a showcase of historic Faith Chapel’s stained glass masterpiece “Adoration of the Christ Child” and include music and light refreshments at Indian Mound Cottage. At Goodyear Cottage beginning November 26, the Jekyll Island Arts Association will present the Merry Artists Show & Sale, a festive show and sale of small works and other art items suitable and affordable as holiday gifts or decorations with all items priced under $150. Through the month of December, The Westin Jekyll Island will be presenting “A Gingerbread Holiday” with special displays and events. And of course, Santa will be making appearances at Crane Cottage and at other locations on the island in preparation for his big night. For detailed information on all of the holiday happenings at Jekyll Island, visit jekyllisland.com and check out their event calendar.

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A Victorian Christmas Tour

he Magnolia Garden Club will host its 7th annual Christmas Tour of Homes in beautiful downtown Brunswick on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tour beautiful Victorian homes and gardens decorated for the holidays, and don’t miss the bake sale at Advent Christian Church, 1812 Ellis Street, where you will find lots of

~Merry Mixer~

ts time again to feast on the finest gourmet fare prepared by Chef Dave Synder of Tramici Neighborhood Italian and Halyards Restaurant and to watch some championship football, all for a good cause, at this year’s annual Merry Mixer. The Merry Mixer, presented by GP Cellulose, benefits the Elizabeth F. Correll Teen Center, is happening December 3rd at 6 p.m. and is $125 per person. The Teen Center is open year-round and is a safe place for students in grades 8-12, six days a week to spend time during non-school hours and the summer. There the children participate in generation-changing programs that support a commitment to learning, positive values, healthy habits and high expectations for success as an adult. Members of the teen center see a 100% graduation rate of members who attend the center through the 12th grade. The teen center is a great place to have fun, laugh and learn. The Merry Mixer is a fantastic way to have yourself a grand time, and give back to the children of our community. Dance way the night to the

tasty homemade treats. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. You can purchase them in Brunswick at Color Me Happy, 1426 Newcastle Street, or Merle Norman Cosmetics and Day Spa, 250 Golden Isles Plaza, on St. Simons Island at Carlyle Chiropractic Clinic, 207 Edwards Plaza, G.J. Ford Book Shop, 600 Sea Island Road #6, or Beachview Books, 215 Mallory Street. For additional information, call 912.996.0663 or email mgctohinfo@gmail.com.

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he morning of Saturday, December 3, Great Dunes Park on Jekyll Island will be filled with sounds of jingle bells, but it won’t be Santa’s team of reindeer coming to call! That will be the sound of happy runners as they participate in the 6th Annual CASA Jingle All the Way 5K & Fun Run. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 9:00 a.m., and the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk gets started at 10:00 a.m. The 5K race is timed and awards are presented to the team with the most members, most holiday spirit – both team and individual, overall male and female finishers, overall masters male and female finishers, and the top three male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K race. In addition, there is a $1,000 cash award to the school’s PTA with the most entrants (anyone who lists the school on their registration form) pre-registered for either Mile run or the 5K. You must register on or before November 29 and have at least 50 participants to win. Entrants may only identify one school. You can benefit BOTH CASA and your school by participating! How cool is that?! All race proceeds benefit CASA Glynn. For more information, visit casajinglealltheway5k. com or call the CASA office at 912.264.4448. (continues)

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assina Garden Club will be at the Historic Tabby Cabins at Gascoigne Bluff on Saturday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the holiday season with the “Best Bake Sale in the Southeast” featuring cakes, cookies, candy, homemade jams or jellies, fresh citrus fruit, maple syrup, greenery and other “Christmassy” confections handmade by Cassina members. Free tours of the cabin renovations and hot cider will be also be offered. Proceeds from the sale will fill the coffers of the club’s “Cabin Fever” cabin restoration effort. The club has raised more than $195,000 of its $400,000 goal to ensure that the cabins can continue to tell their story to our community. Event goers can meet with a docent and will get a sneak peek at the restoration work underway. Current developments include two new beautiful doors on the river side of the tea cabin, the separation of the interior space and chimney restoration. A tabby floor will be poured in the near future. Relics uncovered, such as a turtle bone necklace, continue to inform our view of life in the cabins. Event is free and open to the public. C’mon out and get some tasty goodies! For more information about Cassina Garden Club, the cabin restoration, or the bake sale, visit cassinagardenclub.org. (continues)

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~ Give a Gift ~

HOLIDAY MARKET CRAFT FAIR

ord of Life Lutheran Church is busy preparing for its eighth annual Holiday Market Craft Fair, which will be held at 2801 Frederica Road on Saturday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The annual event hosts over thirty vendors, both indoor and outdoor, who sell quality handmade wares including pottery, artwork, glasswork, jewelry, baby and children’s gift items, cute things for pets, cement outdoor art, holiday items, aprons and kitchenware, one of a kind totes, knitted and crocheted items, and many other interesting gift ideas. Nancy Day, children’s book author, will be available to sign her books. “Flavor of Georgia” winner Rockingham Pecans will sell their fried pecans and candies. The Blueberry Barn, from Alma, will be at the event for their third year to sell a variety of blueberry products. In addition, the church will host a bake sale and a used book sale. Coffee and breakfast snacks and lunch will be served. Outstanding raffle prizes include restaurant gift cards, specialty gift baskets and a hand-crafted woodwork item donated by Paul Speich, member of the Golden Isles Woodworkers. Door prizes, donated by our vendors, are awarded every hour. Committee chairperson, Renée Evenson Balka says,

“It’s hard to believe this is our eighth annual Holiday Market Craft Fair. We are so proud that our fair has become well-known in our community. Our neighbors throughout the Golden Isles look forward to this event. We are also proud that every year we have returning vendors along with new ones to showcase their handcrafted and specialty items. We always provide shoppers with a wide variety of gift ideas for the holidays. Santa Claus spends the day so this is a great photo op for families. We are thankful for our many volunteers who work hard to make this an enjoyable day for everyone and we look forward to welcoming our visitors.” Proceeds benefit Lord of Life Youth Camp Scholarship Fund and other church, social ministry, and outreach programs in our community. Pastor Bonnie Lanyi says, “Last year was my first year as Lord of Life’s new pastor to experience this fun event. Funds were raised to help send our young people to camp. They came home from camp with many stories about how their lives were changed for the better in significant ways.

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Also, funds were used to care for people in our community who found themselves in dire need. God is so good and provides. This is one way we are able to reach out and serve those in need, and impact the community in positive ways. Thank you to all who support this event!” For additional information call 912.638.4673. Shop the Holiday Market and see what terrific Christmas presents YOU can find!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Lord of Life Lutheran Church is also helping provide gifts to children in need for Christmas by serving as a Collection Center (continues)

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during National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child in November. Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational Christian organization that supports a variety of ministries, has distributed over 130 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 150 countries or territories around the world in Jesus’ Name. OCC is the world’s largest Christmas project of this kind. They delivered over 20 million shoeboxes to children in over 100 countries in the last three years. This year, they hope to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach another 14 million children. Every shoebox gift is an expression of God’s love that brings joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to a child in need. Addition-

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ally, many of the children are enrolled in a 12-lesson discipleship course, The Greatest Journey. Many of these children are coming to Christ as they study the lessons. This ministry not only spreads the Gospel abroad but also locally. Lord of Life has shoeboxes available if needed or you could simply pack a shoebox from your closet. Items that go in the shoeboxes are specified for a girl or boy, ages 2-4, ages 5-9 or ages 1014. Examples of what to buy are hair brushes, soap and washcloth, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toys, games, puzzles, books, stuffed animal, jump rope, balls, flip flops or shoes, pencils and notebook paper, markers or crayons, socks, hats, pajamas, shirt, etc. Basically anything that you can fit in a shoebox that a child in need could use is acceptable. What a great way to start the holiday season! The church, located at 2801 Frederica Road, will be open for anyone to drop off shoeboxes during the following hours: Monday-Friday, November 14-20 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 5-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 19, 9-11:00 a.m. and 2-4:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 20, 122:00 p.m. and 4-7:00 p.m.; and Monday, November 21, 9:3011:30 a.m. If you would like to volunteer counting shoeboxes and packing cartons, please call Lord of Life at 912.638.7431 because many hands make light work.

~Messiah~

he holiday concert not to miss! The Golden Isles Community Chorus will present its annual performance of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah, Part I” at Wesley United Methodist Church, Frederica on Saturday, December 3 at 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Christmas portion of Handel’s beloved oratorio includes choir, organ, soloists, and orchestra. It’s a rather epic undertaking: the community choir consists of 90 members plus soloists who represent 35 area churches, and they are accompanied by an orchestra. This has been a Golden Isles tradition for more than three decades and it continues for good reason. The performance is always phenomenal and will fill you with the spirit of the season. For more information, visit wesleyssi.org/concerts. (continues)

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~Mistletoe Market~

he Mistletoe Market Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival presented by Glynn Visual Arts will take place Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4 in Postell Park on St. Simons Island. This fine art and gift market is in its sixth year and has become a mainstay of the Golden Isles’ holiday festivities. The yarn-bombers will decorate just for the occasion! For the second year, local knitters will be turning Postell Park into its own work of art! Throughout the year they have been working away and will reveal their beautiful work at the opening of the festival. The colorful decorations will only remain in the park for this festival weekend. “This year, we expect over 60 accomplished artists and artisans offering a wide array of quality artwork including two dimensional art, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodworking, baskets, fabric and mixed media.” says festival director Hannah Roberts. “This show combines fine art, fabulous gifts,

great food, entertainment & family fun in a festive Island holiday atmosphere. It is the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors alike to find that one-of-a-kind purchase or gift for the holiday season. As an added bonus, when you buy something handmade, purchased directly from the artist, you are supporting small business and the local community.” In addition to the vendors, there will be some holiday-themed family entertainment and activities scheduled. There will be a Holiday Hound Hike, where local pooches (and maybe even a potbellied pig!) will get all dressed up in their holiday best and put on a parade to celebrate the season. There will be a Kid’s Creation Station to entertain the smallest artists with free holiday themed craft activities. Some of our favorite local celebrities will be providing live music. And no holiday festival would be complete without a visit from Santa! Plan to come out to the village and take part in the fun! For more information, visit glynnvisualarts.org. (continues)

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f you’d like to see how a soldier stationed in the barracks during Georgia’s colonial days might have celebrated the holiday, reserve a seat at the Colonial Christmas at Fort King George. You’ll get to join the Garrison for a traditional dinner in the soldier’s barracks and an evening of colonial style Yuletide jollification. Reservations are required and the cost is $40 per person. For more information on this event or to make a reservation, please call 912.437.4770. A festive meal and evening of song and laughter are guaranteed!

~ Plantation ~

iscover the magical experience of Christmas as it was celebrated on a Southern rice plantation during the 1850s. The 36th annual Hofwyl Plantation Christmas takes place December 2 and 3 from 6-9 p.m. Stroll down the old carriage road lit by candles and enter the antebellum plantation house to find revelers reenacting the period, including Civil War soldiers. Candlelit tours of the house, Christmas carols, hot wassail and cookies are all part of the merriment. Santa Claus will make a special appearance and will take requests from children of all ages. For extra “fireworks” that evening, there will be cannon and rifle demonstrations taking place at intervals throughout the night. Come get a taste of an old fashioned Christmas in

the Old South. Admission is only $5-10. For more information, call 912.264.7333.

KEEP IN MIND THESE EVENTS ARE JUST THE BEGINNING of all of the holiday fun! Keep an eye on the EIL website calendar and social media posts for more events to come. If you’d like to get weekly emails in your inbox of local event and live music information, sign up for our e-newsletter, the EIL Insider, by clicking the “Subscribe” link on the homepage of our website. We’ll be out taking Social Scene photos, hope to see YOU around!

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t’s time for the island to be in the spotlight again – but on the Golf Channel instead of the Weather Channel this time around! It will be the gorgeous grounds of Sea Island Golf Club’s Seaside and Plantation Courses on St. Simons Island and the PGA TOUR pros playing them during The RSM Classic that will be the focus of national attention. The RSM Classic is an Official PGA TOUR FedExCup Event that will be held November 14-20. The tournament is hosted by the Davis Love Foundation, which was (continues)

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established by PGA TOUR pro golfer Davis Love III for the purpose of contributing to the wellbeing and progress of society by supporting both national and community-based programs that focus on children and their families. The RSM Classic is named for title sponsor RSM US LLP (formerly McGladrey LLP), the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, with more than 9,000 people in 86 offices nationwide. The week begins when tournament grounds open to the public free of charge Monday, November 14, for Community Day. PGA TOUR Players will be playing practice rounds all day. There is also a Monday Pro-Am Event on Seaside Course. And it’s Youth Day too! There will be special activities for kids sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System from 2:00-4:00 p.m. On Tuesday, November 15, the tournament grounds are closed to the general public, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some fantastic RSM Classic related events going on! The Wiffle Ball Classic, presented by Krispy Kreme featuring PGA TOUR Players and Wives will take place at Frederica Academy’s Baseball Field at 5:00 p.m. This annual event that benefits Blessings in a Backpack Glynn is fun for the whole family! You’ll want to come out early (continues) PICTURED (top, right): Monday is Youth

Day, sponsored by the Southeast Georgia Health System. (right): EIL and Blessing in a Backpack will be hosting a carnival with kids’ activities before the Wiffle Ball Challenge on Tuesday.

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because beginning at 3:00 p.m. Elegant Island Living and Blessings in a Backpack will be hosting a mini-carnival next to the ballfield with activities for the kids, facepainting, food vendors, and more. Everyone is welcome and there’s no charge for admission! Stay to watch the game and see if the Tour Wives take home the victory, or if their pro husbands walk away champions for a second consecutive year.

ing spent a lot of time with their golf division, it’s easy to see that their Golf Car and Utility Car products have carried on that same high quality, reliability and highperformance position. Yamaha is an ideal fit for The RSM Classic and I’m excited to have their support of our event for the second year.” The Pro-Am includes a Tuesday night Pairings Party hosted by Love and his wife, Robin. The event has become an integral part of The RSM Classic and one of the premier Pro-Am events on the PGA TOUR.

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That same evening at 5:00 p.m. the St. Simons Island Rotary hosts the 6th Annual Meet the Pros event at the Retreat Clubhouse Ballroom. Meet the Pros gives attendees a rare “We are proud to support the Davis opportunity to get up close-andLove Foundation and be a part of personal with participating RSM the seventh annual RSM Classic. Classic Tournament Pros during This is a great opportunity for us to an upscale cocktail and heavy hors support children and family charid’oeuvres event with silent auction ties and build relationships with and exclusive personal interviews our customers,” said Tom McDonwith PGA TOUR pros by ESPN ald, President of the Yamaha GolfGolf commentator Rich Styles. Car Company. Platinum Sponsor of the event is Nalley Auto of Brunswick, with At 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, there Gold Sponsor Marsh’s Edge, and RSM Classic Tournament Host Davis Love, III and last year’s winner Kevin Kisner. will be a Charity Putting Event feaBronze Sponsors International turing PGA TOUR Players at the Auto Processing, Inc., McGinty Gordon, and The Yamaha Golf-Car Company has been Sea Island Golf Performance Center Practice Sea Palms Coastal Realty. All proceeds from the investing in grassroots programs designed to Putting Green. Come cheer on your favorite event benefit more than 15 children’s charities support and grow the game of golf through players! in the Golden Isles Community supported by PGA of America Sectional events, the Web. St. Simons Island Rotary. Tickets are just $65 com Tour, as well as a partnership with the Round 1 of tournament play will begin on per person and include a complimentary Any Executive Women’s Golf Association. Armed Thursday, November 17 on Seaside and PlantaDay Pass to the RSM Classic. Tickets can be with a rich pedigree of quality and engineering, tion Courses, with tee times to be determined. purchased at ssirotary.org. Yamaha’s fleet, utility and personal transportaGates open at approximately 8:00 a.m. and all tion cars are enjoying a fast growing following hospitality venues open at 10:00 a.m. It is also On Wednesday, November 16, the gates will throughout the world both on and off the golf Chamber of Commerce Day with a Mixer feaopen at approximately 7:00 a.m. and the Yamacourse. turing Live Music and Happy Hour immediha Pro-Am Event will take place. The Yamaha ately following the completion of play. Golf-Car Company is sponsoring the 2016 “Like most people, I’ve always been familPro-Am at The RSM Classic. The Pro-Am will iar with Yamaha’s high performance products Friday, November 18, will bring Round 2 of be played on both the Plantation and Seaside within the Motorcycle, ATV, Boat and Marine play on Seaside and Plantation Courses with courses at Sea Island Golf Club. The courses are industries,” said Tournament Host Davis Love tee times to be determined. Gates will open at the same that the professional golfers will play III, 21-time PGA TOUR winner and Captain approximately 8:00 a.m. and hospitality venues competitive rounds on during The RSM Classic. of the 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. “Now, havwill be open at 10:00 a.m. (continues) 52

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Later that evening, The RSM Classic partners with the St. Simons Island Food + Spirits Festival for a new event that will help introduce those coming out to the tournament to the bountiful cuisine of our island: “A Taste of the

and options include a $45 Taste Event ticket, or a special $55 combo ticket which includes a Good Any Day Ticket to The RSM Classic in addition to the Taste Event ticket. Both ticket options include all food and beverages in the

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Golden Isles.” This new upscale and fun culinary event will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in St. Simons Island’s Pier Village. Attendees can enjoy live music and small plate tasting stations from the Golden Isles’ top chefs and restaurants while mingling with PGA TOUR Professionals and other celebrity guests. There will also be an assortment of exceptional wines, spirits and beers featured.

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“We are thrilled to partner with the St. Simons Island Food + Spirits Festival to bring this fun new event to the Golden Isles during The RSM Classic,” stated Tournament Director Scott Reid. “A Taste of the Golden Isles will showcase the best of Golden Isles’ cuisine, great beverages, and live music for locals and visitors to enjoy on Friday evening after the tournament competition.”

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Main Tasting Tent at the Taste of the Golden Isles Event. The Combo Ticket also includes a Private VIP Meet & Greet reception from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Proceeds from the Taste of the Golden Isles Event will benefit the Hospice of the Golden Isles. Saturday, November 19, is Military Appreciation Day. Gates will open at approximately 8:00 a.m. and all hospitality venues open at 10:00 a.m. Tee times for Round 3 of the tournament on the Seaside Course will be announced. There will be a Folds of Honor Hole-In-One Challenge located near the main entrance. US servicemen and women and veterans should be aware that The RSM Classic supports the men and women who serve and have served in the armed forces and provides special hospitality tent access and ticket pricing. Active duty, military reserve, National Guard members, and military retirees may receive up to two complimentary tickets for ANY day of The RSM Classic, Thursday – Sunday. Veterans may (continues)

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Country star Cole Swindell headline’s Saturday’s concert.

may purchase up to two discounted tickets ($20 each) for each day of The RSM Classic, Thursday – Sunday. All military can purchase up to two general lawn access tickets to the Cole Swindell concert Saturday night at a discounted price. Service must be verified at the time of purchase online. Saturday evening, America’s fastrising country star Cole Swindell will be taking the stage at McKinnon Airport on St. Simons Island. Since The RSM Classic Concert Event sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System began in 2011, the music industry superstars it has brought to the island have included Darius Rucker, Martina McBride, Toby Keith, and Gary Allan. Swindell, a Georgia native who attended Georgia Southern, recently earned his fifth consecutive No. 1 single with “You Should Be Here.” Other hits under Swindell’s belt include “Ain’t Worth the 56

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Whiskey,” “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” and “Let Me See Ya Girl.” Swindell says, “Being from Georgia, going to college here, and loving golf, I couldn’t be more excited to be performing at this event. It’s such a cool venue and for a special cause. You should be here.” Tickets can be purchased as part of the weekly ticket booklet or individually. Individual tickets are limited, so get yours today if you haven’t already! Parking for the concert will be located at McKinnon/St. Simons Island Airport using the Skylane Road entrance. You will be able to park your vehicle and walk to the General Lawn Area. The Final Round of The RSM Classic takes place on the Seaside Course Sunday, November 20, with tee times to be announced. Gates open at approximately 8:00 a.m. and all hospitality venues open at 10:00 a.m. The Trophy Presentation takes place on the

18th green immediately following the completion of play. In conjunction with The RSM Classic, the 2016 Friends of the Foundation, a charity program administered by the Davis Love Foundation to benefit area nonprofits, is currently underway. The program helps charities raise money by selling $20 raffle tickets for the chance to win a new 2016 Buick Verano courtesy of Nalley Automotive of Brunswick. One hundred percent of the money collected through the raffle is distributed back to the participating charities. “The program is a great complement to the charitable mission of the Davis Love Foundation and The RSM Classic,” said Scott Reid, Tournament Director. “Last year was the inaugural year of the program, and the thirty participating charities received more than $142,000. In addition to the dollars raised by the charities, the Davis Love (continues)

Foundation is funding a $50,000 Bonus Pool that will be distributed based on raffle ticket sales performance.” Participating charities include: 1Boy4Change, Alzheimer’s Association of Coastal Georgia, American Cancer Society, America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Blessings in a Backpack Inc – Altama Elementary, Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia Inc., brain Reconnect, Casa Glynn, Inc., Castaways Pet Rescue, Inc., Children in Action Sports Club, Inc., Communities in Schools of Glynn County, Inc., The First Tee of the Golden Isles, Gathering Place, Inc., Georgia Junior Golf Foundation, Inc., Girls on the Run of Coastal GA, Girls on the Run of the Golden Isles, Glynn Community Crisis Center, Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame, Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Association, Inc., Habitat for Humanity of Glynn County, Heather House of Glynn, Inc., Hope House, Inc., Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc., Ronald McDonald House Charities, Safe Harbor Children’s Center Inc., SOAR (Social Opportunities & Active Recreation), Special Olympics Coastal Georgia, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, Saint Simons Christian School, United Way of Coastal Georgia, Inc. Charities have until Friday, November 11 to sell raffle tickets and raise money for their organizations. The drawing for the 2016 Buick Verano will take place on Saturday, November 19 during The RSM Classic. Purchase a ticket

from your favorite charity to support their mission and for your chance to win! Additionally, RSM’s Birdies Fore Love giving platform tied to the RSM Classic is now in its third year. Each year, RSM makes a difference for at-risk youth through Birdies Fore Love thanks to stellar participation from its partners, principals and employees, gifts from clients and

Tickets to The RSM Classic are currently available for purchase via the website. For $125, you can buy a Weekly Ticket Booklet that includes one ticket for each day Buy a raffle ticket through one of the Friends of the of the Tournament, Wednesday Foundation listed charities to win this Buick through Sunday, and General Verano from Nalley Automotive. Admission to the Concert Event on Saturday night. A Good Any Day Grounds Ticket grants you access to the tournament any one day Thursday through Sunday and costs $35. General Admission one day tickets Thursday through Sunday are $30. A Wednesday General Admission ticket is $20. Youth under age 17 are admitted free of charge with an adult ticket holder any friends of the firm, and a generous match proday. Saturday’s General Admission ticket does vided by the RSM US Foundation. Through not include access to the Cole Swindell concert Birdies Fore Love, RSM offices commit to raisthat evening. Concert tickets are $35 for Gening funds for a local charity that aligns with eral Admission. A Concert/Tournament Comthe missions of the RSM US Foundation and bination Ticket is available for $60. Youth (17 Davis Love Foundation. In 2015, the program and under) concert tickets are $25. more than doubled the prior year’s giving, raising almost $1.3 million for 65 charities in the For more details on any of the events, hoslocal communities where RSM’s employees pitality, ticket pricing and purchase, visit the live and work. The strong fundraising through website at rsmclassic.com. For any additional Birdies Fore Love coupled with proceeds from assistance, please call the Tournament Office at the tournament brought the 2015 total dona912.634.3266.

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The Captain & Kuch Bring Home the Cup

his has been a big year

putts holed from a combined 80

for PGA TOUR golf

feet on No. 8, incredible shot mak-

pros that make St.

ing, and exuberant shows of emo-

Simons Island their

tion, it was an incredible thing to

home! After Matt Kuchar won a

watch! Phil Mickelson and Sergio

bronze medal for Team USA Golf

Garcia, 20 year rivals, upped their

at the Olympics in Rio, he, Zach

singles game too, with Garcia mak-

Johnson, and Brandt Snedeker

ing 9 birdies and Mickelson mak-

were all part of the triumphant Ry-

ing ten. It was Ryan Moore, the last

der Cup Team USA captained by

player picked for Team USA that

Davis Love III. Love and his stellar

clinched the win with a two putt on

team stormed Hazeltine National

the final green, following an eagle

and brought the Cup home to the

and a birdie. Numerous commenta-

United States for the first time since

tors and columnists have remarked

2008. Following disappointment at

on the depth and incredible cama-

Medinah in 2012 and Gleneagles

raderie of Team USA.

in 2014, and in the face of doubt that the U.S. could ever win again,

We may be partial, but we also

Team USA won by the largest mar-

think it might have something to

gin since 1981. It was definitely a

do with the fact that Southern Soul

team effort; for the first time since

Barbeque accompanied the team to

1975 every player won a match and

Hazeltine and fed them well. They

10 of the 12 players earned two or

also had a strong contingent of SSI

more points. Of course, this feat is

friends and family there to support

even more impressive considering

them and cheer them to victory. We

the top-ranked European was none

know the after party sure looked

other than Rory McIlroy. Sunday’s

fun! Congratulations to Davis and

match between McIlroy and Pat-

all of Team USA for their win and

rick Reed was one for the ages. Two

showing the world some great golf.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Davis Love and Matt Kuchar arriving with the Ryder Cup;

Matt and Glynn Academy Girl’s Gold Team members with Robin Love; family matriarch Penta Love was on hand to meet her son; Davis and Matt with members of the Glynn Academy Marching Band.

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T Octavius Young with Petey

he tranquil area of St. Simons Island may seem like an unlikely home for a founder of a nationwide program that has saved over 3,000 lives, but once you meet Dave Sharpe and his wife, Jenny, you will learn just how Companions for Heroes is directly improving, and even saving, the lives of our shelter animals and our nation’s heroes. Both veterans of the United States Air Force, the Sharpes are among the ranks of our nation’s heroes who bravely served and protected our freedom and way of life. But upon returning from war and service to our country, they realized that reintegrating into “normal” life was proving to be challenging; they both had experienced personal traumas that seriously affected their personal relationships and their psychological well being. When Dave’s struggle became too much for him to bear and he found himself on the brink of suicide, another unlikely hero came to his rescue – a tiny pit bull puppy named Cheyenne, whom Dave had adopted from a rescue organization just three months earlier. Cheyenne became a confidant with whom Dave could express his emotions and share his pain, without fear of judgment or misunderstanding. And so it was, Dave and Cheyenne actually saved each other, and out of what could have been a tragic ending, a beautiful and purposeful idea was born. In 2009, Dave Sharpe founded Companions for Heroes (C4H), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which pairs shelter and rescued animals with active duty military and military veterans as well as first responders (police/fire/ EMS/trauma nurses and doctors), with hopes that these heroes, who may be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and other psycho-

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logical stresses, may form a similarly supportive and loving bond with an animal friend. Dave said at the time of founding, “My shelter dog is the sole reason I am here today. Furthermore, my dog has allowed me to grow close relationships with my family and friends. I believe other veterans can benefit from the same type of companionship.” C4H’s mission is to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent prospective adoptions from going through, and also to follow up with the paired Heroes and their rescue pets to ensure the partnership gets off to a positive start. C4H covers adoption costs, veterinary fees, pet supplies and even training services in hopes of building strong bonds between the Heroes and their new companions. To date, C4H has assisted in the pairing of over 1500 heroes with sheltered and rescued animals that would otherwise spend their lives in shelters, or be euthanized. Which means that over 3000 lives have

been saved, or at least dramatically improved, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Sharpes and the C4H team. In 2016, C4H began to focus more than ever on female veterans and the traumas they endure from service to our country. Like her husband, Jenny (currently a Registered Nurse who is pursuing her Master’s as a Nurse Practitioner) is a military veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served our country for 12 years. She enlisted in the Air Force as a Special Operations Communications Specialist and then changed careers to fly our nation’s top leadership as a Flight Attendant; serving on Air Force 2 as part of Vice President Dick Cheney’s Staff and for several other high-ranking U.S. officials including Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton. In 2007, Jenny volunteered to deploy to Balad, Iraq to serve as an U.S. Air Force

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services to the high-ranking officials who commanded the operations in Iraq. A high stress position, for sure, especially for a woman. Jenny and Dave met and the two were married in January 2011. They spent eight months apart from each other with Dave located in Washington D.C. serving our country as part of the U.S. Intelligence community and Jenny stationed with the Air Force at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Following that separation, Jenny decided to end her tenure in the military to join Dave in Washington, D.C. An unanticipated side effect of that was that Jenny immediately began to experience the difficult adjustment to civilian life and the hardships of reintegrating into society after a military career. At that point, five months pregnant with their son, Dax, Jenny found herself often home alone while Dave travelled or was working 10-12 hour days. She began to become depressed and frustrated, contemplating how to choose her next career. Jenny endured severe anxiety from this, “I remember spending many restless nights, tossing and turning, wondering how I was going to begin my new life out of the military, but more importantly, I was in fear of choosing the career and then failing at it. The fear of failure is what created the deep issues for me.” Unfortunately, this is a reoccurring theme from, not only our female veterans, but all veterans.

The fear of failure in making the right decision, which, for some heroes, is the first decision they’ve had to make on their own. Most military personnel are given orders and must follow those orders. However, C4H’s staff has learned from post-adoption follow ups with its heroes, that making the decision to adopt a dog or cat and choosing their animal with the help of the animal experts at the rescues and shelters, has been a life-changing decision for its veterans and leads to good decisions thereafter. C4H Executive Director Eric Basek explains, “We’ve learned that when a hero applies for our services, he or she is very concerned about their future and is scared to make a decision post-military life. With the hero being an integral part of the decision process regarding selecting their animal, the praise that follows from their family or friends about how cute their dog or cat is, or how sweet the dog or cat are, provides validation to the hero that they made a good decision. Positive reinforcement of that decision leads to other major decisions that turn to be very good such as going back to school, obtaining a job and even being a volunteer for C4H to share their experience for the next hero seeking help where they once were. It’s simply amazing!” The Sharpes’ passion and enthusiasm for this important cause is incredibly moving, and serves as a poignant reminder that out of darkness there is light, and with faith and convic-

tion anything is possible. Their heroism didn’t end with their military service—rather, it truly began there, and continues to this day. Our little community on St. Simons Island is better for having admirable and inspirational neighbors such as these. This locally based, nationally recognized effort to afford critical support to our service members and first responders while also saving countless animals from the heartbreaking scourge of shelters and euthanasia, could use your support. Companions For Heroes’ current goal is to raise $50,000 to help 33 heroes and animals in our local area to become productive members of our society and have a better life. The average cost per hero-animal adoption is $1,500. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and 92% of your donation goes directly to the Heroes being assisted with adoption costs. Please visit companionsforheroes.org to learn more about their mission, read additional success stories and, if you are able, make a donation. If you have friends and family who support Veterans’ issues and/ or animal rescue, please consider making a gift in their honor. The website also has information about holiday gift giving and In Honor/In Memoriam gifting. Your support will help local community members, US Veterans, and homeless animals, it’s a gift that truly keeps giving.

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know, the spiritual growth that would take place or the walking in intimacy and relationship with God together.” On October 1, 2015, GraceFull Goods officially became a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. And since then, with a mission to uplift women in need, whether they be single mothers, women in recovery, or artisans in impoverished countries, 25 ladies have learned skills, earned money, witnessed together, and grown in their own walk with Christ. These beautiful ladies have incredible stories that just haven’t been heard. GraceFull Goods provides hope and opportunity through the art of jewelry making. Each piece is lovingly handcrafted by one of these women. Sharon says, “By doing “life” together, I am able to teach them skills to help a little -financially, emotionally and spiritually. We are sisters in Christ. We live the love of Christ together and learn what GraceFull Goods stands for: faith, hope, (continues)

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and empowerment. May God always use this for his glory and take it wherever he wants it. May we always walk in obedience.” Marci, one of the women helped by the ministry, starts her story by saying, “No one ever sits and dreams as a little girl that they hope to get married, divorced and then their ex pass away. I was tired and scared. I knew it was only by the Grace of God I put my feet on the floor every morning. Life is amazing with Jesus and even more amazing celebrating it with Sisters in Christ. I asked Jesus awhile back to place women in my life who would get me. I wasn’t even sure I got ‘me.’” Then she joined the ladies of GraceFull Goods. Marci shares, “I was invited to sit at a kitchen table surround by fear, well- beads, wire, peg boards and rope, it scared me. I just kept thinking fake it till you make it. I listened, watched and tried. I knew in that exact moment Jesus was at that kitchen table because what I created amazed me, all the while surrounded by women of God. I went home and literally dreamed a design. I was so scared to try and explain it the next day, but I was the new girl. Something empowered me to mention my idea. Just throw it out there. I was surrounded with such support and encouragement I even believed I could do it. I made a piece I loved.

The very first piece I ever watched someone buy was my piece. I knew at that exact moment Jesus had wrapped his arms around me and I have never felt safer. This was the creation of the ‘Lord, Have Marci!’ bracelet.” Another GraceFull artisan, Ginger, explains that her story is “A story of recovery, divorce and receiving Grace. In 2015 I was served with

divorce papers on the grounds of my untreated alcohol abuse. The very next Sunday I heard a little voice say go to church. I had turned my back on Christ for the past 40 years. Three weeks later I entered recovery and through prayers and obedience I began developing a deep a relation with Christ.” She found her way to GraceFull Goods too. “In 2016 I started praying for women to

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be placed in my life that would continue to help me grow even more spiritually. Through Beloved Ministries, God led me to Sharon’s table and I knew my prayers were answered. Sitting around her table with my sisters in Christ while sharing life and listening to praise and worship music has given me new hope, strength, and empowerment. As someone in recovery, it truly has given me a chance to get outside my problems and learn even more compassion and love for others. This has been and continues to be an amazing spiritual awakening! Grace-Filled.” Less than one year into existence, GraceFull Goods has been blessed to go to other parts of “everywhere.” Sharon explains, “God has opened doors to so many places. We do work with women in recovery locally. And we have relationships with Romania, Africa, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Only He can write this story. My prayer is that GraceFull Goods is used for His glory and that we can all learn to love as Christ loves us.” Consider purchasing your holiday gifts from GraceFull Goods this year; your purchase provides income and greater hope and opportunity to these ladies in our community and beyond. Visit gracefullgoods. com to shop online or to learn more about this wonderful organization.

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Year-round classes are available with Sherry Egger and Louise Eaton. Sherry teaches Fundamental Art Skills, open to all mediums and levels, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Open Studio. Fee is $40 per session. Register by contacting Sherry at 912.506.2982 or by email at gossamerpromise@hotmail.com. Louise Eaton instructs Pastel 70

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Classes every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Fee is $40 per session. To register, stop by the Artist’s Annex, call Louise at 912.634.1826 or email louiseart@comcast.net. Remaining workshops for 2016 are Tom Neilsen’s “From Sidewalk Puddles to Oceans – Paint Convincing Water” on November 10-12. This is a three-day intensive studio study of all aspects of getting water to look right in your painting. All mediums accepted, however demonstrations will be in oil. This will be a course for artists already experienced in their medium and have a desire to learn the how and why’s of painting water. Fee is $495. Visit tomnielsenfineart.com to see Tom’s art and learn more. December 8-10, join Katie D. Cundiff, well known impressionist artist and instructor at the Ringling School for three full days of painting in the Golden Isles. Discover the value of the “Apuntes”, creating small studies and taking notes with brush & paint. During this three day workshop, students will produce 8-10 small plein air sketches. Discover the importance of painting correctly while applying basic principles of better values, design, colors, composition and edges. Daily demonstrations, one-onone and group critiques. Students will go home with several finished oil and gouache sketches they can

then use to create larger pieces. Fee is $495. See Katie’s work at dobsonart.com. The 2017 workshop schedule includes many exciting classes too: January 26-28, Chris Groves, a classically trained painter who studied at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy, the Colorado Academy of Art, the Loveland Art Academy, the Cottonwood Art Academy and the Denver Arts Student League, teaches “Between Realism & Abstraction.” Students will bring their own reference material to paint from, whether it is a photograph or a small color sketch. Larry Moore will present “Abstraction/Intention 2017” on February 22-25. March will bring Kathy Anderson and “The Garden” and Laurel Daniel’s “Strong Starts – En Plein Air.” Gary Bodner will instruct on “Expressive and Loose” in the studio in April. Qiang Huang will teach still life in June. Other workshops will be added as the year progresses. For more information or to register for any of these workshops, visit andersonfineartgallery.com or stop by the gallery on Frederica Road. If you have artist friends, consider booking them a spot in one of the workshops as a holiday gift. Inspiring creativity is priceless!

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ith the upcoming season of holiday travel in mind, our hometown family service automotive experts at Bill Duckworth Tire want to remind you about the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and automotive checkups. Not only are they there to provide all of your automotive care needs, they’re also sharing some useful tips from the non-profit Car Care Council that will assist in keeping your car road trip ready. The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. They publish an excellent vehicle resource called the Car Care Guide, which is available for free via their website carcare.org.

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“It’s easy to remember to get your family ready for the holiday festivities, but what about preparing the car that’s going to get you there?” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Having a pre-inspection performed on your car will give you peace of mind as you travel and help make your journey safer.” Before leaving home, the Car Care Council recommends a check of the following, often overlooked, items: tires and tire pressure, brakes, hoses and belts, air filters, wipers, exterior and interior lighting, and fluid levels, including engine oil, windshield washer solvent and antifreeze/coolant. “A pre-trip inspection provides the opportunity to have service repairs made at home by your own trusted technician who knows the vehicle, and helps reduce the chance of costly and dangerous trouble on the road,” White explains. (continues)

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The Car Care Council also recommends that you perform routine maintenance and do-ityourself automobile checkups regularly so your car is always ready to hit the road – whether your trip is planned or unexpected. White says, “It is important and gives you peace of mind to know that your vehicle is always ready for the task.” They suggest that the following checks be made on a regular basis: TIRE TREAD: Tire tread helps your car grip the

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THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA RECENTLY CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY with a reception at the Elizabeth F. Correll Teen Center. An alumni of the Boys & Girls Club program herself, our very own Golden Isles girl-turned internationally-known interior designer Elaine Griffin was the guest speaker. Here’s to many more years of the program that gives our community youth “a positive place.” 1. Reggie Jackson, Mike Bauer, Orion and Shirley Douglass, Burnett Rooks. 2. Jeanine and Mike Hendley, Dona Colglazier. 3. Zach Broyles, Steve Trawick, Jeff Bennett. 4. Pamela Jackson, Brenda Jackson. 5. Kathy and Phil Flournoy. 6. Ben Slade, Elaine Griffin, Carol Slade. 7. Robert and Savoyi Morris. 8. Lucas Ramirez, Joel Bickmore. 9. Elizabeth Frost, Geri Mullis, Keri Dolan. 10. Jonathan Daniels, Craig Bandy, Rusty Maulden. 11. Mary Aloia, Virginia Brown, Tracy Pellett. 12. Peter Murphy, Valerie Hepburn, Bill Brunson, Woody Woodside. 13. Heard Galis, Kevin Udell. 14. Rick and Jackie Fishman. 84

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ONCE AGAIN DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCER, Redfern Village went “gold.” Gnat’s Landing was the hub of activity with fun for kids and grown-ups too. In addition to offering raffle prizes, many other stores and restaurants, like Bubba Garcia’s, Wake Up Coffee, and even Georgia Sea Grill in the Village, participated by donating proceeds from sales. 1. Bonnie and John Turner with India Pearl and Renick. 2. Brianna Young, Katie Wilkin, Sonya Jahn, Nicole Wentz. 3. Painted faces were the style of the evening for the kids. 4. Erin Geer, Matt Andreae. 5. Crystal Baker, Courtney Bridges. 6. Shannon Lemmon, Sandy Bottjer. 7. Felicia Cammon, Xada Baxter. 8. Alicia Tanner, Dianne Burch, Elijah and Michael Tanner. 9. Jennifer Bradley, Bella Bradley, Jennifer Meyers, Robin and Patrick Jeter. 10. Laura, Jay and Jack Roberts, Charlie Young. 11. Miranda and Joe Loehle. 12. James and Mary Catherine Sexton. 13. Rob and Gayle Grotheer. 14. Sally Essig, Merry Stubbs. 88

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SEPTEMBER’S BRUNSWICK-GOLDEN ISLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS was held at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. Members of the local business community mixed and mingled while nibbling on tasty tidbits from ECHO and enjoying live music by Traveling Riverside Band. 1. Troy Anderson, Chuck Ferrell, Misty Johns. 2. Bert Guy, Denise Esserman, Debbie Britt. 3. Judy and JR Wright, Michael Martin. 4. Carmen Pollack, Missy Garrett. 5. Angela and Adrian Hutchins. 6. Mark Howard, Amber Ealy. 7. Larry Daugherty, Amy McMenamin. 8. Sandra Elliston, Edwin Nathaniel, LeeLee King. 9. Elizabeth Yanda, Danielle Lewis, Catherine Boyne, Ry Bates. 10. Winnie Skarpalezos, Rachel and Robert Marascalzo, Wanda and Bill Dawson. 11. Anna Martin, Tay Wilson. 12. Linda Morse, Tim Gentry. 13. Nick Yarbrough, Brandon Schubert. 14. Sharon Courson, Melinda Fleeman. 90

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THE WEATHER WAS BEAUTIFUL FOR JEKYLL ISLAND’S ANNUAL SHRIMP & GRITS FESTIVAL. Good eating, great music, eclectic arts and crafts, and plenty of fun was had for the whole family during the annual three-day event. This festival just keeps getting bigger and better. We’re looking forward to next year already! 92

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A BIG CROWD CAME OUT TO NEPTUNE PARK TO ENJOY THE WEATHER AND THE SMOOTH SOUNDS OF “SUPER SAX MAN” MICHAEL HULETT at the September Sounds by the Sea concert. This was the last concert in the annual summer series presented by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. We enjoyed this year’s concerts and are looking forward to next season! 1. Viola and John Baker. 2. Claudia and Jim Royal. 3. Dixie and Roger Baucom, Char Hillosky, Cynthia Stix, Keith Ressau. 4. Bob and Davin Schlich. 5. Nan and Len Moore. 6. Larry Allen, Paula Peede, Kay and Tom Holmes. 7. Joel and Laura Maddox, Gerri Davis. 8. Jane and John Adams, Jack Coram. 9. Linda and Wendell Embry, Becky and Jim Belvin, 10. Judy Ballard, Skye and Phil Deaton. 11. Ray and Alice Bedingfield, JJ and Tweeter Johnson, Judy and John Hart, Robyn and Mark McManus. 12. Charles Frizzell, Melissa Jensen, Rick and Sue Clements, Barb and Chuck Scragg. 94

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TOM DELANEY AND OTHER LOCAL CHEFS PRESENTED COASTAL CUISINE FOR THE WINES OF THE WORLD AND COASTAL CUISINE DINNER hosted by St. William Catholic Church. Attendees enjoyed delicious bites paired with an excellent array of donated wines. The event was a fundraiser for improvements and various programs at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. 1. Nancy and Brendan Bowen, Maureen Bowen, John and Audra Gegg. 2. Myra Lamoureux, Father Chris Ortega, Robert Lamoureux. 3. Jennifer Gray, Mark and Heather Kennedy, Jenni Boczar. 4. Maureen and Bill Horen. 5. Debbie Murphy, Kim Holcomb, Marlisa Gradey. 6. Stacey Bristol, Ann McCann, Ryan Wagner, Maureen Wagner, Justin Hightower, Matthew Delaney, Tom Delaney, David Carrier, Brian Justice. 7. Currell and Carol Pattie. 8. Frances Owen, Monsignor John Kenneally. 9. Donna Garcia, Michelle and Terry Mermann, Renea Kirk. 10. Susan Madden, Jack Coram, Laura Maddox. 11. Steve and Amy Barr, John and Olympia Poulakis. 12. Stella Ramirez, Tommye Cashin, Charlotte McGranaghan. 13. Ariel Lawless, Steve Kirk and Charlotte Carver. 14. Isabel Strafford, Gloria Whatley. 96

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THE 34TH SEASON OF THE COASTAL SYMPHONY OF GEORGIA OPENED WITH A FLOURISH at the Brunswick High School auditorium with important, early works by Mozart and Beethoven, two giants of the Classical Period. The next concert, Romantic Celebration, on November 7th will feature music by Tchaikovsky, Berlioz, Ravel, Strauss, and others with dancers Bess Chambliss and Val Salnikov of the Golden Isles Ballet Company. 1. Sam Choate, Jackie Turbidy, Nance Manderson, Leslie Mattingly. 2. Margie Dorsey, Rev. Gene Cariker, Sandy Storino. 3. Judy Eason, Fiona Attwater. 4. Gayle and Al Brown. 5. David and Terri Pope. 6. Rick and Sue Clements, Gerit Alexander, Karin and Larry Mills. 7. Bill and Ida Walker, Susan DeHeinrich, Michael Flores. 8. Michael and Margery Rogge, Barb and Bob Gilmore. THE SYMPHONY SOCIETY RECENTLY HELD ITS ANNUAL GOLDEN ELEPHANT UPSCALE MARKETPLACE to raise funds to support The Coastal Symphony of Georgia. There was a wide array of beautiful and unique treasures awaiting the lucky bargain hunters who came out to Golden Isles Presbyterian Church to shop at the sale. 9. Steve and Tammy Esmond. 10. Laurieanne Daly, Bill Kelly. 11. Betty Varnadore, Kenny Wade. 12. Stuart and Gayle Smith. 13. Mary Summer, Mary Virginia Keith. 14. Jennifer Broadus, Meg Barton, Sharon Flores, Marjorie Gruber, Lynda Bisher. 98

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GEORGIA SEA GRILL RECENTLY HOSTED THE ANNUAL A TASTE OF THE VINE EVENT TO BENEFIT COASTAL COALITION FOR CHILDREN. Attendees enjoyed delicious wines accompanied by beautifully prepared culinary delights served up in a warm and inviting atmosphere. 1. Tonya and Roger Peden. 2. Sam and Christina Brantley. 3. Judy Rath, Jay Thompson. 4. Scott Runkle, Nancy Muldowney. 5. Melinda Neiland Ennis-Roughton, Bart Roughton, Chrys Graham. 6. Lee Heery, Karen Schmidt. 7. Maura Brooks, Zach Owens. 8. Tim and Susan Ryles. 9. Ken Jacobson, Linda Olsen. 10. Bob Reid, Sarah Ridgeway, Jennifer Appleton. 100 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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The Oglethorpe Hotel: A Lost Landmark

n 1888, Harper’s Weekly, an American news magazine, predicted that “Brunswick by the Sea” would become the winter Newport. The 1880s marked the beginning of the resort era in southeast Georgia as northerners traveled to the southern coast in search of warmer winters and leisure activities like hunting and fishing. The Jekyll Island Club, for example, was established in 1886 as a winter retreat by a group of America’s most prominent businessmen, including J.P. Morgan and William Rockefeller. Club members and other travelers

arriving by train sought suitable accommodations. These visitors flocked to the Oglethorpe Hotel when its doors opened in 1888. Located between Newcastle Street and the train station to the west, the magnificent brick structure was three stories high. New York architect J.A. Wood designed the building in a Victorian revival style, featuring round towers and an ornate front piazza. M. Rich and Bro. of Atlanta (forerunner of Rich’s Department Store) supplied all inte-

rior decorations with no two rooms being furnished alike. The elegant interior featured marble floors, crystal chandeliers and indoor plumbing. An artesian well supplied water for baths, the kitchen and the fire suppression system. Each floor was equipped with a fire hydrant, hose and alarms. The hotel was originally lighted with gas; however, arrangements for later installation of electrical lighting were made during construction. After providing seventy years of gracious hospitality to visitors and local residents, the hotel was demolished in 1958.

This month’s image of a hand-colored glass lantern slide of the hotel is from the Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Margaret Davis Cate Collection. Since its founding in 1965, the Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s archival collection has grown to over 15,000 historically important artifacts, documents and photographs.

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 Maritime Center (formerly the U.S. 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 www.saintsimonslighthouse.org. 138 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

Elegant Island Living November 2016

Articles inside

Beachcombing

SSI Archives

Business Buzz

RSM Classic Swings into Action

Grace Defined

Greeting the Season

Heroes Helping Heroes

The Captain & Kuch Bring Home the Cup

Hold the Pumpkin, Bring on the Pie

Art at the Annex

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