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remember hearing the story about the late actor, Victor Mature, who after being denied membership to the Los Angeles Country Club because he was an actor, replied “I’m not an actor – and I’ve got 64 films to prove it.”

I feel the same way when it comes to local community theatre musicals, because I know I can’t sing or dance! Every year, our local theaters put on wonderful performances and I’m always amazed at the talent we have here. When we first moved here in 1970, my folks joined the Island Players in order to have fun and meet other people. Both of my parents enjoyed being on stage and working backstage. They encouraged me and my sister to try out for children’s productions. It’s become somewhat of a lifetime hobby for me, and one that I wish more folks would put on their bucket list. I once did One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and the guy who played Chief Bromden was a real life American Indian who had never been in a play before, but that was on his bucket list. Unfortunately, doing all nine performances was NOT on his bucket list, so when he didn’t show up for the last weekend, we had to go with the understudy. For those of you unfamiliar with theatre, an understudy is the person who knows that actor’s lines, in case that actor can’t go on for a particular performance. The only problem is that in local community theatre, we don’t HAVE understudies! So, in this case, our director had to stand in and play the part of the Chief. Fortunately, he didn’t have any lines in the first act, and only a few lines in the second. But, at the end of the play, when he walked over two pages too early to try to suffocate me (I was playing the Jack Nicholson part of McMurphy) in my wheelchair, I had to shoot him a look of “NOT NOW, YOU IDIOT! During productions, I’ve had door knobs fall off, lights not turn on, telephones not ring, telephones ring when they’re not supposed to, sound effects go off at the wrong time, you name 10

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it, it’s happened. One of my favorite moments was when I was doing Wait Until Dark. At the opening of the curtain, I’m on stage as a burglar who breaks into an apartment. When I hear someone coming in behind me, I “hide” behind

The cast of Hot Bed Hotel, Island Players

the front door. The woman who comes into her apartment is blind. As she shuts the door she is “looking” right at me, but of course cannot “see” me. As she was standing there next to me, I heard out in the darkness of the audience, a loud whisper, as an older gentleman leaned over to his wife and said, ‘SHE’S BLIND!” I literally had to turn my back to the audience because I got the giggles. That’s what makes live theatre so much fun; you never know what’s going to happen! On page 58, we celebrate our local theatres and their upcoming seasons – can you believe it’s been 60 years for the Island Players? Way to go! There are many opportunities to get involved with community theatre here, from auditioning for a role, to helping backstage, to doing publicity, to working the front door. So put it on your bucket list and get involved! Remember, you don’t have to be an actor. I’m not an actor and I’ve got over 30 plays to prove it!

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hen the American Cancer Society Victory Gala Board came to us to talk about promoting the annual Gala, “A Night of Flight” taking place at the Gruber Aviation Hangar on November 5, they mentioned a possible photo op with a very special lady – a Douglas DC-3 owned by Lance Toland. We were instantly inspired. Thoughts of Casablanca brought to mind other silver screen starlets and fashionable celebrities and their jet-setting ways. Without further ado, we give you Marla, Courtney, Valerie, Alexa, and Kate as inspired by Ingrid, Marilyn, Audrey, Jackie O, and Ginger.

SOME LIKE IT HOT Attired in fuschia and black polka dog swing jacket with white tank and skinny jeans from Evelyne Talman and accessorized with Prada sunglasses from Coastal Eye Care, a shiny statement necklace from Ronne’s on Market Street, and bracelets from Butler’s Stash, Courtney Reid makes casual comfort look sexy in that effortless way that Marilyn Monroe did. Vintage style handbag is from Evelyne Talman.

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PICTURED ON THE COVER: In a black silk evening dress with guipure lace fishtail train by Marisa Baratelli and BCBG black suede pumps Kate Danowski calls to mind the elegance and chic style of Ginger Rogers, Grace Kelly, Rita Hayworth. Dress, shoes and accessories all from Evelyne Talman. Vintage luggage and trunks courtesy of Straton Hall Events.

AS TIME GOES BY Ingrid Bergman's timeless beauty is captured by Marla Melnyk in a gorgeous black trench coat and starred blouse from Tibi. The necklace she wears is made of vintage watch faces and is available at Ronne’s on Market Street. The fedora that makes the Casablanca look complete, as well as her bracelet and earrings, come from Butler’s Stash. Evelyne Talman supplied the handbag and scarf.

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Jackie O

ICONIC TIMELESS STYLE Jackie O was always the picture of chic. In a trendy off-the-shoulder dress by Tibi and Christian Dior sunglasses from Coastal Eye Care, Alexa Scott follows the path she blazed. Her jewelry is from Evelyne Talman, and the Stuart Weitzman pumps are from The Pampered Foot.

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Audrey

BREAKFAST IN PARIS, OR SPAIN, OR … Whether jetting to Tiffany’s or off for a Roman Holiday, Valerie Dunn shows off Audrey’s sense of fun in this matador print skirt and black blouse by Tibi. The rhinestone bows on her Kate Spade slingbacks from The Pampered Foot, sunglasses from Ronne’s on Main Street, drop earrings from Evelyne Talman, plus vintage hat, gloves, and pearls create style that sparkles no matter the destination.

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the generous hospitality of Renn Gruber, who offered up the hangar as well as his own plane for the shoot and Gruber Aviation for the use of the office, hangar,

ur glamourous Gala Girls invite you to join them at the Gruber Aviation Hangar for a fun black-tie optional evening on November 5 with delicious food provided by Halyards Catering and live music from the Second Chance Band. The stylish silver vintage DC-3 will be part of the backdrop for “A Night of Flight” and the live auction includes private jet hours with Wheels Up. There will also be 20-30 select silent auction items specially curated for the event by the Victory Gala Board. McCall

and coordinating the use of planes, as well as gallantly providing transportation Dempsey will be speaking at the event as well, reminding us that the real cause here is raising money to help care for cancer patients and continue to work toward a cure. There will be a cash call with donations collected going directly to the building of Hope Lodge. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, contact the American Cancer Society office at 912.265.7117, follow the American Cancer Society Victory Board on Facebook, or contact any of the Victory Board members pictured here. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

through the rain, and a vehicle with A/C for cooling breaks. Our gratitude to the wonderful makeup and hair team of Beth Hall and Mary Kicklighter for creating the glamorous retro looks from our starlet inspiration shots. Huge thanks to Tracy Toth and Julie Andrew for lending extra hands and calm during the storm. And a final thank you to all of our Victory Board models for letting us transform you into someone else for the day, and for smiling through the rain and the heat.

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A Spooktacular celebration

he popularity of Halloween has been on the rise in recent years, although here on St. Simons Island, the occasion often takes a back seat to Georgia-Florida football festivities. According to Fortune magazine, Americans spend almost $7 billion on Halloween, with approximately $2.6 billion of that attributed to candy. That is about $74 per person, an amount that has doubled in the past decade. Most people know that Halloween originated with an ancient Celtic celebration called Samhain, which took place on October 31. Since that observance fell on the eve of All Saints’ Day, the Catholic Church made the event a religious celebration and renamed it All Hallows Eve. But how did candy and trick-or-treating come into play? (continues)

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It was a Celt tradition to wear masks or blackened faces on Samhain to avoid being recognized by the ghosts that roamed on that night. To keep the ghosts from entering their houses, residents would leave bowls of food outside to appease their appetites, and these offerings were often sweets. Sometimes adults would go

door-to-door carrying lanterns of hollowed-out turnips and “guising,” or begging for pastries, cakes, and fruits. It wasn’t until the mid-1930s that “guising” became known as trick-or-treating and became more widespread in America. Once Halloween-specific candy packaging began, it changed the game altogether and

opened a whole new world of confectionary marketing. From ghoulish treats spurred by the monster fad of the 1970s to the gross offerings like candy slime and gummi worms, candy makers were sitting on a gold mine and eager kids were waiting with orange jack-o’lantern buckets and wide-open trick-or-treat bags!

– A Trip Down Candy Lane –

or kids, the best part of Halloween has always been scoring your favorite candy. When you saw the little bag of M&Ms or even better a “regular” size Snickers bar, your little heart soared. You’d take your bag home and sort all the candy by likes and hates. And then the trading began. Two SweetTarts for one $100,000 bar? Your nine-year-old negotiating skills were honed on whether you were willing to give up the Charleston Chew for a box of Good & Plenty. Thinking about Halloweens past, we took a look back through the decades to revisit some of the classic popular candies.

PEZ

Who didn’t love getting a PEZ dispenser in their Halloween sack? It was the ultimate score. Pez was created in 1927 in Austria as a pep-

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permint treat that got its name from the German word pfeffermintz. By 1948 it had its own unique dispenser and was used in the anti-smoking campaign “No smoking, PEZing allowed.” In 1952, PEZ made their way to the United States. Despite PEZ’s success in Europe, in the U.S., the company found the candy difficult to sell because of the strong peppermint flavor. That is when the fruity colorful candy we know today was created and marketed to children. The very first dispensers available were a full-body Santa, Robot, and Space Gun, and oh, how many hundreds of collectors’ favorites there have been since then! Recently an original unopened package of the space guns sold for $3,000!

to the center of a Tootsie Pop? A student study at the University of Cambridge concluded that it takes 3,481 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. An official test by EIL staff has it taking 674. But to be fair, the last lick was a huge bite.

Bazooka Bubble Gum

Marketed shortly after WWII, the Topps Company used red, white and blue to show American pride. In 1953, the little comic strip we all know and love was

Tootsie Pops

We have Clara “Tootsie” Hirshfield’s dad, Leo Hirshfield to thank for Tootsie Rolls back in 1896. They were the first penny candy to be individually wrapped in paper. In the 1930s, the first soft-centered lollipops, Tootsie Pops, were sold. How many licks does it take to get

added under the wrapper and Bazooka Joe become an instant hit. Today, Bazooka bubble gum is sold around the world with comics translated to local languages. (continues)

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A Bit O Honey? A Mary Jane?

Asking the EIL staff if they could tell the difference didn’t bring an answer but stories of “They were my Uncle’s favorite candy” and “My Grandmother always had them in her candy jar.” Here’s the scoop on those little rectangles of deliciousness: Mary Jane is a peanut butter and molasses flavored taffy-type candy with peanut butter in the center, originally made in 1914 by The Charles N. Miller Co., later by Stark Candy Co., and now manufactured by Necco. Bit-O-Honey first appeared in 1924 and was made by the Schutter-Johnson Company of Chicago. The candy consists of almond bits embedded in a honey-flavored taffy that makes for a long-chewing candy. Whether peanut butter and molasses or almond and honey, both candies bring fond memories for us.

Wax Fangs

Was there anything better than getting wax lips and fangs in your bag? Put them in, and run around scaring your little siblings just to hear them scream. Pretty soon your teeth marks had them fitting like they were made for just you. And those babies lasted forever. You would find them on the floor in your closet come Christmas time in exactly the same condition. Better to scare your sister when she wasn’t expecting it.

Candy Corn

Love them or hate them, but when you see those tidy, mutli-color triangles hit the market, you know fall is here. Created in the 1880s,

candy corn was what kept the Goelitz Confectionary Company afloat through the Great Depression and WWI and II. You may not have heard of Goelitz before but you know them by their new name: Jelly Belly, where last year, over 9 billion pieces of candy corn were produced.

Candy or Prize,” or “Toys and Treasures Found Here” at foodallergy.org. Use one of these or make your own to place outside to explain your teal pumpkin to people who may not yet be aware of the project.

But sadly, all Halloween candy isn’t safe for every child. Even though food allergies in children are on the rise, many people don’t give much thought to that when choosing candy and treats to hand out for Halloween. That means children with food allergies are often left out of the fun because many candies are off limits. The Teal Pumpkin Project aims to change that. Inspired by a local food allergy awareness activity in Tennessee and launched as a national campaign in 2014 by Food Allergy Research & Education, the Teal Pumpkin Project’s mission is to keep the tradition of Halloween trick-or-treating a fun and safe activity for all children.

What are some non-food trick-or-treat items that kids actually love? Glow sticks, necklaces, or bracelets. Bubbles. Bouncy balls. Halloween themed toys like vampire fangs, spider and skull rings. Trading cards or playing cards. Novelty pens, pencils and erasers. Most of these items are available at dollar stores, party supply stores or online shops at a low cost. For homes that still offer candy to trick-or-treaters, a way to make Halloween more safe for children with food allergies is to visit allergysf.com for annually updated lists of candies that are free of the most common allergens (peanut & tree nut free candy, gluten free candy, and candy that contains no wheat or dairy) and choose to offer candies from these lists. Just this small step makes a big difference.

How can you participate? Provide non-food treats as an option for trick-or-treaters. Display a pumpkin painted teal outside your home to let people know that you’re part of the project and have non-food treats available. There are free printable signs and posters with sayings “Non-Food Treats Available Here,” “We Have Candy and Non-food Treats,” “You Pick:

If you do end up with a big candy haul on Halloween and want to give your kids an incentive not to eat it all, Weaver Orthodontics has an annual candy buy-back program with fun incentives and prizes. Last year, participants were entered into a raffle for an iPad 2! Follow Weaver Orthodontics on Facebook or visit weaverorthodontics.com for details. (continues)

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lthough safety concerns keep homemade snacks from being popular as trick-or-treat giveaway options, candy and caramel apples are an ideal autumn treat for Halloween parties and Fall Festivals. Recipes range from simple, easy to prepare and fun to make with the kids to more complex with decadent flavors that cater to adult tastes like sea salt and bourbon caramel. We’ve gathered a few recipes here for you to try. One general rule to follow for all of the recipes: choose apples that are more tart than sweet and are firm. Good options: Granny Smith, Cortland, Jonathan, Braeburn, Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp and Lady.

– Easy Caramel Apples – INGREDIENTS:

5-6 large apples Popsicle/wooden sticks or skewers (insert into apples for handles) 14-oz bag of caramels (unwrapped) or caramel bits (no wrappers & suitable for cooking) 2 Tbsp. milk 1 Tbsp. water PREPARATION:

Put sticks into apples and set by stove. Place sheet of waxed paper on a large cutting board on a nearby counter or table and spray lightly with cooking spray. This is where to place apples after they are dipped. Combine caramels, milk and water in medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until caramel is free of lumps and is silky smooth consistency, approx. 5 minutes. Turn off burner and immediately start dipping apples in pan, twirling them to coat completely and evenly. Once coated, allow excess caramel to drip from apple back into the pan for a few seconds, then set it on the waxed paper. Once all apples are coated and on the waxed paper, place the entire cutting board in the refrigerator for a 32

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Candy Apples

minimum of one hour. After chilled, the puddle of caramel at the base of each apple can be gently cut away with a knife.

½ c. brown sugar ¾ tsp. cinnamon

¼ tsp. kosher salt

3 c. finely chopped raw pecans

– Candy Apples –

INGREDIENTS:

6 large apples

FOR CARAMEL/DRIZZLE

1 c. heavy cream 1 c. sugar

Popsicle/wooden sticks or skewers

½ c. light corn syrup

2 c. sugar

½ c. bourbon

¾ c. water

¼ c. butter

½ c. light corn syrup

1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

Food coloring (optional; for classic red: 3 drops red + 1 drop yellow, for “poison” apples: 5 drops blue + 2 drops green)

½ tsp. kosher salt

PREPARATION:

Place sticks in apples. Set on waxed paper near stove. Combine sugar, water, corn syrup into a pan (and food coloring, if using; you may need to split batch if you are making multiple colors.) Heat sugar mixture over medium high heat until it reaches 300-310 degrees (check with candy thermometer). This takes approx. 20 min. Remove sugar mixture from heat and dip apples. You can also pour a little on top of each apple. Work quickly as sugar mixture hardens very quickly once it is removed from heat. Place dipped apples on waxed paper and let cool. Serve once cooled.

– Sweet and Salty – Bourbon Cinnamon Pecan Caramel Apples with Chocolate Drizzle INGREDIENTS:

6 apples Popsicle/wooden sticks or skewers FOR SWEET AND SALTY BOURBON CINNAMON PECANS

1 egg white 2-3 Tbsp. of bourbon 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract

½ c. chocolate chips PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with foil. In bowl, whisk together egg white, bourbon, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until frothy. Add pecans and stir to coat evenly. Transfer nuts to prepared baking pan. Bake for 15-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until toasted. Allow to cool 10 minutes and then remove from pan and add to shallow dish that will allow you to easily roll apples in pecans. While nuts roast, start the caramel. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Insert sticks into apples & keep in refrigerator on baking sheet until ready to dip. Place sugar, corn syrup, and bourbon into large saucepan. Bring to boil, boil without stirring for 9 minutes or until light gold in color. Add heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt, slowing stirring into pan. Boil until candy thermometer reaches 235 degrees, stirring frequently; approx. 25 min. Remove pan from heat. Dip apples in caramel, allow excess caramel to drip off, then drag bottom half of apple through the pecans. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with all apples. Let caramel apples set for approx. 15-30 minutes in fridge or counter. Melt chocolate chips. Drizzle each apple with melted chocolate. Dig in when cooled. (continues)

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– Tips and Tricks –

ow that you’ve got the important stuff (the candy and treats!) taken care of, it’s time to think about costumes and makeup. Since we’re short on costume shops here in the Golden Isles and folks on “island time” don’t always plan ahead enough to order online in time for delivery by party date, that just means it’s time to let the creative juices flow and take DIY costume and makeup to the next level. We turned to a pro, our friend Barbara Ann Mazzotta of Letz Face It …this is Fun to give us tips on creating the perfect makeup for your Halloween festivities. Before you begin, Barbara suggests using high quality cosmetic brand face paints, like Mehron, Wolfe, Fab, Paradise, Snazaroo, Tag, Global, and Cameleon, because acrylics and cheap mass produced face paints from certain countries, craft paint, tempera paint, or any pigment not specifically intended for use on the skin can cause severe reactions. Non-toxic is not the same as skin-safe.

HALLOWEEN GLAM FLOWER 1. Load a ¾" flat brush with green, white and purple (or use Spooky by Arty Brush Cake) and swish 3 petal shapes at the temple keeping the dark color on the outside.

2. Paint two thick lines contouring the face. Flick out three thin lines above and below the flower using the edge of the same brush.

3. Using a #4 round brush paint white tear drop strokes as shown. Add black dots with a #2 round brush where desired.

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H A L F S K U L L W I T H M A G E N TA B O W 1. Sponge on white paint in shape of skull

covering half of top lip and omitting paint around the eye. (white lipstick can be used on lip for longer wear)

2. Sponge on black paint around eye

3. Add a magenta bow using a ½”

and blend out into the white. Outline and highlight in black using a #4 round brush.

filbert brush. Outline bow in black. Highlight skull and one tooth with magenta using a #2 round brush.

PUMPKIN 1. Paint gold paint in a C-shape around one eye with a sponge. 2. Load yellow and orange paint on a ½” flat brush and paint one pumpkin above eye and one below eye keeping the orange on the outside.

3. Paint green leaves on each pumpkin with a #2 round brush. Outline pumpkin and add

swirly vines with a #2 round brush. Add highlights with white using a #2 round brush.

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F E L I N E FA C E (Design inspired by Heather Green)

1. Using a sponge to apply gold paint to

inner eye and below eye. Apply bronze paint to outer eye and cheekbone. Use a stippling motion going at an upward angle. Repeat on other eye.

2. Using a #2 round brush with black

paint start at inner corner of eye and press and pull down toward nose, line the eye, come up into a curl then come off of that curl and make another curl. (follow diagram) Add two tear drop shapes to the second curl and two to

the corner of the eye. Add a curl to the check bone. Repeat on other side. Using the same brush, press down to create cheetah spots going with the contour of the face and getting smaller as they flow toward the tip of the nose.

3. For a sexy little nose follow the

bottom shape of the nose using black on a #2 round brush. Paint a thin line to the cupid’s bow and trace the lips. Fill in the lips with metallic orange paint using a #4 round brush. Orange lipstick will wear longer. For extra bling, use the gold on a #2 round brush to highlight line work and cheetah spots.

sponge stipple alternating blue and white stripes of paint at an angle on side of face and around eye with the blue positioned on the top and bottom.

2. Take the same

blue and using a dot stencil have it come off the blue stripes.

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nce you’ve gotten your costume and makeup figured out, you’ll need to make sure you’ve got your pumpkins for carving or painting to adorn the front porch, and find somewhere fun to celebrate! The St. Simons United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch has been supplying St. Simons Island with pumpkins for at least 25 years. The area’s only non-profit pumpkin patch will be open October 14-31 this year. The pumpkins for sale are from Pumpkin USA in New Mexico, a farm that grows and harvests the pumpkins each year and ships them all over the USA to churches and nonprofit groups. When the semi truck full of pumpkins arrives, the church youth and adult volunteers help unload the truck and set up the patch! The funds raised from the pumpkin sales help the church youth to take trips throughout the year, including mission trips with Studentlife each summer. Each year, local children come to the patch for field trips. Children from St Simons UMC preschool, all grades from St Simons Elementary, and St Simons Christian School attend these field trips. Other local Girl Scout groups and organizations come for special lessons at the patch as well. At these field trips, children hear pumpkin stories, learn math (continues)

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Poppell Farms in Odum is a fun fall field trip too. In addition to a huge pumpkin patch, they have hayrides, a children’s play area, a petting farm, a 10-acre corn maze and “The Haunted Woods.” This year’s corn maze celebrates the 50th anniversary of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and featured Linus holding his sign in the pumpkin patch. The maze is open every Friday night from 5-10:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00noon-5:00 p.m. through October 30. Poppell Farms will also host a special screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, on Saturday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit poppellfarms.com. Another family-friendly event is Oglethorpe Elementary School’s Fall Festival. This is the school’s largest individual fundraiser, and will be held on Friday, October 28 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. This is the PERFECT way to keep kids entertained while guests are in town for Georgia-Florida weekend! This year’s Fall Festival will have Games2U games such as laser tag, the hamster ball track, and inflatable obstacle courses. There will also be the Coastal Selfies photo booth, Glitterboxx Face Painting, Three Oaks Farm horseback rides, and the Jelly Bean Train, in addition to all of the normal festival games. If you’re hungry, pizza, hot dogs, Sonic slushees, cotton candy, popcorn, and bake sale items will all be available to purchase. All proceeds go to the OPES PTA to use for books, reading programs, and other programs and items that benefit students. $10 wristbands allow unlimited access to all games and activities,

and can be purchased at the door of OPES the night of the event. If you like things on the scarier side, you won’t want to miss the 3rd Annual Haunted Forest Extravaganza benefitting Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center. The Haunted Forest takes place at Gascoigne Bluff Park on St. Simons Island, Wednesday, October 26, through Monday, October 31, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Entry fee is $5. This year there are some new additions and ways to participate. There will be a Zombie Apocalypse Paintball Hay Ride for $15, and a Halloween Costume Contest Photo Booth with a $5 entry fee. Pictures will be posted nightly to the Haunted Forest Facebook page and winner will be chosen based on highest number of likes. Sponsors also have the option of showcasing their creativity in a Spooky Set Design Challenge. Contestants will use their imagination and wit to compete and construct innovative and frighteningly fantastic scenes to thrill and chill visitors to the forest. The creators of the winning design will take home a flamboyant trophy, PR/prize package, and, most importantly, bragging rights. Winner will be chosen based on highest number of attendee votes. Spooky Set Design Challenge entry deadline is Friday, October 14th, and this must include an intended Set Design. Entry fee is $5. If you’d like to enter or be a sponsor, contact Chris Morgan at cmorgan@safeharborcenterinc.org or 912.554.0609. If you’d like to volunteer at the Haunted Forest, join the 3rd Annual Haunted Forest Volunteer page on Facebook for announcements or contact Beth Ann Tuerff at batuerff@safeharborcenterinc. org or 912.267.6000. For information about additional Fall Festivals, Trunk-or-Treat, Oktoberfest, and Halloween Parties, keep an eye on the Elegant Island Living website calendar and social media. We’ll post events on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram regularly. Happy Halloween! We hope yours is filled with treats and the only tricks are the ones pulled by the Dawgs on the field against the Gators that weekend!

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The Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia Brunswick Big Wigs for 2016 have been revealed! A BigWig is a community leader who has a passion for helping the under-insured women in our community receive access to breast health care. The Brunswick BigWigs have each made a commitment to raise minimum of $1,500 to provide services for these women in need as part of the BigWig Campaign running from September 15-October 31. The total fundraising goal for the Campaign is $7,500.

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so I know the impact this disease can have on an entire family. My mom, grandmother Jannie Stevens, aunts Clara Jenkins, Roberta Deverger, Julia Bacon, cousins Charlene Jenkins and Cynthia Dunham all have battled this disease. My Gram and aunts Julia Bacon and Roberta Deverger ultimately died from complications of the disease but this past July 2016 my Mom Rosa King celebrated being two years cancer free. I wanted to participate in the BigWig campaign in honor of these seven wonderful ladies and raise funds to support this important cause.”

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hen EIL staff attended the CASA Fashion show, we learned that it was the 85th anniversary of Pirates of the Spanish Main. The entire event was a tribute to that organization and included current and former Pirates as models. CASA Fashion Show organizer, Bess Thompson says, “It was Marti Tolleson’s idea, and I just took it and ran with it. I’m always looking for a good theme. I learned so much about the Pirates while I was working on it and I think the history is just fascinating! I spent days with their scrapbooks.” The incredible legacy of the ser46

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vice sorority, the mothers, sisters, daughters, and granddaughters who have been members simply amazed us. As so many of our residents here are transplants, we thought we’d also recognize the nearly century old Golden Isles tradition and some of their history here. It was Patricia Barefoot, in her book Brunswick: The City by the Sea, who provides the best description of the early days of the Pirates of the Spanish Main. “Organized by Howard Coffin, the ‘Pirate Gang’ played on a theme of booty and ransom, recalling those historic days when ‘Pirates of the Spanish Main’ frequented coastal

waters. Targeting visitors in the Golden Isles, Pirate ‘raiding’ parties charmed their captives, promoted Brunswick and the Golden Isles, and the young ladies from prominent families passed along legacies for limited membership in the high school sorority. Through the years, the constitution of the “Pirates of the Spanish Main” has been amended to admit from 35 to more than 50 young women who work on behalf of this service organization.” As the organization has evolved over the years, the membership process is very much like the Greek system in college with a rush (continues)

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week that involves social activities and a pledge class (known as “rats”) chosen at its culmination. Daryl Daniel Moore took me through the ins and outs of how one becomes a Pirate. She was one back in the 80s and also served as a “Rat Mother.” She says, “I loved it because it brought together girls from each of the schools. Parents too, because they were involved. I think it’s probably why I feel so connected to the community now, because of all the involvement as a Pirate, and the people you get to know.” Girls can rush at the end of 9th grade and if they chose not to in 9th grade or were not chosen as a pledge, they can also rush in 10th grade. Within the organization (which is a non-profit), officers include the captain, who leads all raids and represents the club in public capacity; first mate, who serves as first advisor to the captain, heads the annual spaghetti supper, and manages attendance; and second mate, who assists first mate and is responsible for fundraisers. First supercargo heads up community service and keeps minutes at meetings, while second supercargo handles moneys and dues. There is also a logbook keeper, a quartermaster, watchman, helmsman, chaplain, and historian. The girls perform community service activities and represent the Golden Isles at the opening of new businesses and when dignitaries come to the area. When Eastern Airlines began scheduled passenger service from McKinnon Field in 1939, the Pirates “kidnapped” the captain. The creatively crafted ransom notes that (continues)

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accompanied the “kidnappings” and “raids” over the years are treasures themselves! There’s even video online of them serenading Newt Gingrich. Although Marti herself was not a Pirate, she says, “I just thought that celebrating the Pirate’s history and incorporating them into the fashion show was the perfect way to honor these women with beautiful and giving spirits into this wonderful event.” Marti emphasizes

that the group is truly a community service organization and says she’s glad that her daughter Sallie is a part of it, “because it got her outside of herself and helping other people. It’s also terrific because they get to meet girls from other schools, and that’s so important since we all live in the same community.” Jayne Lambright says that for her family, it was truly a legacy. She and her three sisters were Pirates. She remembers it all fondly, “Such fun: the

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ost of the country talks about the “dog days of summer,” but here in Georgia, the “Dawg days” that we most often refer to happen to be football Saturdays in the fall. The October issue wouldn’t be complete without recognizing this transition year in Georgia football under new coach Kirby Smart. After the university parted ways with Mark Richt for failing to secure an SEC Championship during his 10 year ten-

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ure, Dawg fans have high hopes that Coach Smart can bring some of Alabama’s winning ways to Athens. It’s a season of change, a season of optimism, a season of new beginnings. So, here’s a thumbnail guide to the new era. While Kirby Smart certainly made a name for himself as the defensive coordinator for the Crimson Tide, it’s important to remember that at heart he’s always been a Bulldawg. Smart played defensive back UGA for four years and earned first team All-SEC honors as a senior. A couple of

his teammates were Mike Bobo and Will Muschamp. While at LSU, Nick Saban tapped Kirby’s talent and took him along for an 11-year ride that included a trip to the NFL and then to Alabama, where he was named defensive coordinator in 2008. Since that time Alabama’s defense ranked first in points per game, yards per game, yards per play, and total QBR. Not a bad thing to have on your resumé. Smart is also known as a stellar recruiter, and that showed in the off-season with a class in which he managed to keep previously committed QB Jacob Eason, and signed five star recruits Isaac Nauta and Mecole Hardman, as well as Elijah Holyfield. To say we’re excited to see what Kirby can do with the talent at UGA is an understatement.

The secondary team with safety duo Dominick Sanders and Quincy Mauger has been strong, but is one to watch as Coach Smart pushes to make adjustments to strengthen the defense. Cornerbacks Malkom Parrish and Aaron Davis figure in here as well. What we know for sure is that Kirby knows defense. As for Greyson Lambert and Jacob Eason at the QB spot, it’s still a competition. While Lambert started in the season opening win against UNC, Eason played almost equal time and came out with the biggest plays and better stats, earning him a start in

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And when we talk talent on the field, we’re mainly talking powerhouse running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. Following last season’s knee injury, Chubb has already shown that he’s back and in top form in the first games of the season with 302 running yards and 3 TDs in the two games played at the time of writing. He’s being touted as a Heisman contender if he can stay healthy this year. Sony Michel, who broke his arm over the summer, has just returned to play, and is as yet untested. After a sophomore season where he ran for 1,181 yards and scored 8 touchdowns, Michel said he was prepared to step it up in

the 2016. We hope to see that injury hasn’t slowed him down and perhaps additional strength and conditioning work during his recovery period propels him to even greater gains.

Game 2. This feat made him one of only 5 UGA quarterbacks to do that as a true freshman. That game against the virtually unknown Nicholls State, however, although a win, was by no means an unqualified success. Eason

earned another TD, but also had some misreads and an interception returned for a TD. Lambert was trusted to finish out the close game and eked by with a 2-point win. At this point, Eason’s overall performance has been strong and shows much promise as he has already been contributing in key situations and will continue to settle in and grow as a college player. While Eason may win the top slot as he gains experience, the strengths of the two quarterbacks currently complement each other well. Standing faithfully (or resting comfortably in his climatecontrolled Dawg House) on the sideline this season is “Que,” who was formally named Uga X last November, after replacing his grandfather, “Russ,” as the latest in the line of succession of English bulldog mascots raised by Frank “Sonny” Seiler’s family. A favorite of college football fans everywhere (except maybe Auburn and Florida), “Uga” has been representing Georgia football since 1956 with a Seiler handler by his side. He’s a pretty wellknown fella. This sixty-plus pound youngster will continue to bask in the adoration of his fans as did his predecessors before him. DGD. All in all, it’s clear that the 2016 UGA Bulldogs are going to have an interesting – and exciting – season of changes ahead.

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Hometown Pride

nce again some of our local athletes are making national headlines and doing great things. We like to share that kind of good news in our community. If this keeps up, we might have to start a Sports section in EIL!

PGA TOUR pro and Golden Isles resident Matt Kuchar recently returned from a trip to Rio with a little hardware: a Olympic bronze medal. He was given a hero’s welcome upon his arrival back on St. Simons Island, despite the late evening hour. The ongoing joke that he shares along with ample photo ops with the heavy medallion is that he’s never been so happy to have finished third. It’s no wonder; not only was this third place finish special because it garnered a bronze medal for the U.S. golfer, it was also the first time in 112 years that golf was included as a sport in the Olympic Games. Kuchar’s 8-under 63 on the final round wasn’t too bad either, it matches the lowest final round score he’s ever shot on the TOUR and was a tournament tying record (Marcus Fraser 54

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shot a 63 in Round 1). Justin Rose may have topped Henrik Stenson and Kuchar to win the gold, but when Matt stepped off that plane and took the time to show off his medal, snap pictures, and talk to those who came out to greet him, he was a true champion. Congratulations from us all, Matt! At the time of writing, Glynn Academy graduate and St. Louis Cardinals ace pitcher Adam Wainwright is in contention for the MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award, while he also chases a World Series berth. The Clemente award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team,” as voted by fans and members of the media. This will come as no shock to most, as Wainwright gives back to the community in so many ways, both here and in St. Louis. We have seen his generosity via Adam & Jenny Wainwright’s 25:35 Foundation and the annual concerts that benefit local charities. Now there will be a more permanent

physical manifestation of it in Glynn County. Thanks to a generous donation from the Wainwrights, the Glynn County School System has acquired 12 acres of land to be used to house a state-of-the-art athletic complex. The complex is planned to resemble the facility at Brunswick High School, and will include a regulation-size softball field, track and baseball field, all to be utilized by athletes from Glynn Academy. An indoor pitching facility and concessions area are also planned. Design work is already underway and there is a slated opening date set for fall of 2017, according to Al Boudreau, Executive Director of Operations for Glynn County Schools. “We are extremely thankful for the very generous gift from Adam and Jenny,” said Glynn Board of Education Chair Mike Hulsey. “The partnership we have developed will have a lasting positive impact on the children of Glynn County for years to come. Our students and community are truly blessed to have such wonderful partners willing to give back to our school system.” In the meantime, we’ll be pulling for Adam and his Cards in the post-season!

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they might not dominate sports news the way football, basketball and baseball often do, collegiate coaches have certainly noticed, with many local swimmers earning scholarships to top universities. Unlike the other, more popular, athletic programs, The Golden Isles Swim Team does not receive the same financial support as its counterparts in other sports, forcing them to reach out into the community in order to continue to prosper.

Locally, The Golden Isles Swim Team has made headlines of its own, winning multiple regional medals and sending a handful of swimmers to the state meet at Georgia Tech. And while

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team unity and family participation; and helps the individual swimmer reach their fullest potential in and out of the water. To accomplish this mission, they offer a “Learn to Swim” program, which is a year-round USA Swimming registered competitive swim team, as well as a US Masters swim team. The Masters

team is geared towards swimmers 18 and over who are looking for fitness, triathlon training, or competition. The coaches have years of experience and are certified by USA Swimming. The coaching staff is comprised of the Senior and Gold Coach Mike Irish, the Bronze and Silver Coach April Royal, the Masters and Assistant Coach Lou Stephens. Prep team and swim lessons are handled by Stacie Waters.

The group and its supporters believe competitive swimming fosters community and family involvement and builds purpose and discipline. It has also been proven to improve children’s time management, thus teaching them to balance school work and social endeavors in a positive manner. Additionally, sanctioned

competitive swim events held locally have an obvious positive economic impact on the local tax base when competitors from outside the region flock to the Golden Isles and spend money on hotel room nights, food and dining, and other tourism-centric items. Despite these positive benefits, however, the rigors of running a year-round program are hard to fight off. The team is cur-

rently holding training and competitive swim meets at the Howard Coffin Facility, but financial obligations to the city for things like heating the pool and other infrastructural maintenance are becoming tenuous, and threatening the successful program where it hurts most: in the wallet. As such, team members, parents, and alumni are seeking corporate and individual sponsors within the community. They have even rallied together a grassroots effort to gain support of local officials and other influential citizens to help come up with solutions to offset these Draconian fees, the highest of which is heating the pool -- a cost of approximately $5,000 per month. The team has also partnered with the Davis Love Foundation as part of the Friends of the Foundation program and is selling $20 raffle tickets for a chance to win the grand prize: a brand new 2016 Buick Verano. All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales go directly back to the team. Despite much success from its swimmers competing on the state level, the parent-run, nonprofit organization still feels like it is swimming against the tide. Keeping the organization’s finances above water is paramount. Please consider purchasing raffle tickets from GIST or visit their website at goldenislesswimteam.org for more information about sponsorship opportunities or to donate online, so that we can help keep this successful and beneficial, yet little-known, athletic program afloat.

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t’s not just football season in Georgia, October also kicks off the performing arts season in the Golden Isles. Our local theatres have some fantastic and diverse offerings with something to appeal to everyone – musicals, comedies, and even some opera! So if the games get you down, remember there’s nothing like a good Sunday matinee to lift your spirits. The Island Players are celebrating 60 years of live theatre while entertaining Golden Isles audiences and providing local actors with the fantastic opportunity to participate in a strong community theatre program. Their season begins this month with classic musical Hello, Dolly (based on the play The Matchmaker). Performances are October 14-16, 20-23, 27-30 with evening show times at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3pm. In January, they’ll bring Neil Simon’s Rumors to the stage. Performance dates January 13-15, 20-22, 27-29. Is He Dead by Mark Twain will be the March production, with shows March 3-5, 10-12, 17-19. The season will wrap up with I’ll be Back before Midnight, by Peter Colley, May 5-7, 12-14, 19-21. Island Players Board President, John Harper, says it’s going to be fun season that you won’t want to miss! Season tickets to see all shows are $70. If you’d like priority seating for each show, purchase an Angel ticket for $90. It’s worth the extra $20 when it’s cold and windy out! Tickets to individual shows are $20 each. You can purchase benefactor and corporate ticket packages and gift certificates on the website at theislandplayers.com as well. On the mainland, you’ll find Elegant Island Living Publisher David Butler brushing up on his lines for the upcoming production (continues)

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of Ken Ludwig’s madcap, screwball comedy Lend Me a Tenor at the Brunswick Actor’s Theatre on Newcastle Street. BAT stage veterans Liz Gowen and Rob Clarkson are some of the other actors bringing to life the wild goings-on at the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, circa. 1934, as they prepare to welcome Il Stupendo! The part seems tailor-made for our dear Mr. Butler, and the zany comedy antics will leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. Shows are Saturday evenings at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. October 8-30. Doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Desserts and beverages are served before the show and during intermission. Reserved seating is available. Tickets are $25 per person with desserts and beverages included. BAT founder Lynda Dalton Gallagher says, “BAT is the perfect after dinner fare!” BAT Patron Passes are on sale now for $100 per person. A Patron Pass gives you one admission to the each of the 6 shows for the 2017 season for a savings of $50. The shows of the season are being determined with February and August plays yet to be announced. In April, the actor and actress chosen by EIL readers for their Best of 2016, Michael Dyche and Amy Lovin, will be featured in Greater Tuna, by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard. Show runs April 15-30. In June, it’s another wonderful Southern comedy by playwriting trio Jones, Hope, and Wooten (Dixie Swim Club, Doublewide Texas). The Savannah Sipping Society will run weekends June 10-25. October brings Edward Albee’s classic, Who’s Afraid of Vir-

ginia Woolf? with show dates October 14-29. Hark, the herald angels sing, or hit the stage, at least, in December’s production of Samuel and Bella Spewack’s My Three Angels. Shows will be weekends December 2-17. The BAT mantra is “Laughter is always the best medicine,” so plan to come out to the shows and cure whatever ails you! Visit soglogallery.com for more information and tickets. Down the street at The Historic Ritz Theatre, outstanding performers, original productions take center stage. “Golden Isles Arts & Humanities is proud to be at the forefront of keeping the arts and culture vibrant in our community and our upcoming season is no exception,” said Heather Heath, executive director. “We are very excited to kick off the season with a brand new show by Katie Deal – she is a real Georgia talent and we have had many requests to have her back. And there are many other great performers headed our way. There’s something for everyone!” October 16 at 3:00 p.m. is the date for WILDFLOWERS: The Women of Country Music, the kick-off of GIAHA’s 2016-17 Performing Arts Series Schedule. Katie Deal stars in a one woman concert tribute featuring the music and stories of country music’s pioneering women, honoring legends such as The Carter Family, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Reba McEntire. In December, everyone’s favorite radio theatre show returns. This year Ritz Radio

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Theatre will present It’s A Wonderful Life on December 9-11 &16-18, with performances Friday and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The beloved holiday story of an angel who helps a despairing businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed will be presented by a talented cast of local actors. The show is done just as it would have been done in the 1940s as a live radio drama, in front of a live audience, with period costume and sound effects. January’s theatre experience is a trip to the opera. Tosca will be performed by Peach State Opera, Georgia’s only touring opera company, on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Puccini’s melodrama about a volatile diva, a sadistic police chief, and an idealistic artist has offended and thrilled audiences for more than a century. If you’re worried about sitting through a performance you can’t understand, never fear! The show is a condensed version sung in English. February 23-26, 2017, The Big Read novel comes to life in a multi-media staged reading of A Wizard of Earthsea featuring local actors, musicians and artists. The production will focus on Ged’s journey to himself and the fantastical world and words that are so important to the story. For more information about the 2016-17 season at The Ritz and to purchase tickets, please visit goldenislesarts.org or call 912.262.6934.

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rom the nearby town of Jesup, Ellen Murphy is the middle of five children. Growing up in a large family she learned to use the “buddy system” to survive, so it was natural that she and Katie, her sister who is younger by two years, became “best buddies.” Even though their personalities are totally different, anyone spending time with them would instantly see that they have the same sense of humor (continues)

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Ellen Murphy and Katie Orrel celebrate Michael Herrington’s graduation from STAR.

and the ability to laugh at each other’s antics. Little did Ellen know when she graduated with a degree in horticulture from UGA that her career would take her on a path of giving back to the community. After working on a private farm with developmentally disabled adults and for the Dekalb school district, Ellen discovered her love of teaching and the seed for the STAR Foundation was starting to form. The organization’s cornerstone is structured on the sisters’ philosophy that life is about learning, loving, and helping to make someone else’s journey a little easier. In 1996, Ellen, along with Katie and brotherin-law Wally Orrel, who Ellen considers her mentor, approached Don McGlamory, Director of the City of Brunswick Housing Authority, with a proposal to offer computer training to the residents of public housing – to enable them to qualify for higher paying jobs. Mr. McGlamory agreed to the plan on a trial basis and in January of 1997 the first students were enrolled, and STAR Foundation was born. The organization also acquired 501(c)(3) non-profit status the same year. STAR Foundation has grown since then and now provides an excellent workforce training program that is not dependent on government funding and at the same time improves the 64

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community’s economic development opportunities. The founders feel it’s all about giving a hand up and not a hand out. This is an organization that has proven that it inspires and motivates individuals, especially women, to improve their lives and that of their children too. The curriculum includes classes held four days a week with additional homework and lab hours required. Students are taught basic computer skills, personal financial management, problem solving, goal setting, conflict resolution, interviewing skills and appropriate workplace behavior. Along the way, students begin to feel empowered with a newly discovered purpose in their lives, as well as a sense of pride in a job well done. We asked some STAR graduates to tell us their stories. Thearon Filson shares, “I was a single parent living in public housing and felt that I didn’t have a lot of options for how my life would turn out. But when I began the STAR program, Ellen, Katie, and Wally made me immediately feel like I was a part of their family. They saw my potential and encouraged my personal growth with a lot of love. You can tell

how much they care about their students. Have you ever had a hug from Ellen? She gives the best! I feel that my experience at STAR definitely improved my self-esteem and gave me the confidence and motivation to take the next step in my life. My ‘Shining Star Moment’ was receiving my Associates Degree at the College of Coastal Georgia. I was the first child in my family to ever receive a degree, so it was a very proud moment in my life. Now, I am currently working at the college as an Administrative Assistant in the Student Health Center, and I am only three classes away from receiving my Bachelor’s Degree.” Christina Langley had just moved to Brunswick from North Carolina with her two children when she heard about STAR. “The first thing I remember is meeting the two sisters. As soon as you meet them, you’re like family. After learning budgeting, interviewing techniques and computer skills in the program, I began taking classes at the former Altamaha Technical College. From there, I became a CNA and enrolled in classes to get my LPN. I am currently a patient care technician at DaVita Dialysis and (continues)

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enrolled at the College of Coastal Georgia to become a RN. I credit STAR with motivating me to pursue my dreams. They just kept pushing me to keep going.” She adds, “And thanks to the lessons on how to budget and save, I was able to move into my own house last November.” Marquetta Banks not only graduated from STAR, she now gives back to the foundation. “Over ten year ago, I was at the public housing office when I noticed a flyer about classes at the STAR Foundation, and it has been my family ever since. The confidence and skills gained through the program made it possible to leave a part-time pharmacy position at Winn Dixie for a full-time position as a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Target. I now give back by speaking to the classes at STAR to encourage them to really devote the time necessary to complete the program and to never be afraid to go for bigger and better. If their dreams seem out of reach, they need to commit to them, then leap into the unknown for their own ‘Shining Star Moment!’ I have the utmost gratitude for the STAR Foundation in helping me and countless others to fulfill our dreams of being responsible and proud human beings in society.”

Volunteers demonstrate the right and wrong way to dress for a job interview. Founding sisters with Katie’s husband Wally Orrel.

Since 1997, there have been 1,279 graduates from the 15-month program, which includes the eight week class and one year of follow-up mentoring, counseling and encouragement. STAR graduates have a 105% increase in family income, a 34% decrease in government assistance and an increase in employment from 29% at enrollment to 70%. Each highly individualized program costs $2,000 per student for the class plus one year of follow-up. The group lets us know that STAR would not have survived with support and (continues)

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encouragement from local foundations, the United Way of Coastal Georgia, The Brunswick Housing Authority, the non-profit organizations who have referred their clients to STAR and Southeast Georgia Health System (the largest employer of STAR students), and the many individuals who give generously. Their goal for the next year is to create stronger, more meaningful partnerships with other non-profit organizations and businesses in the community. They are also looking for volunteers to help our students with mock interviews, mentoring, coaching those students who want to repair their credit and driving them to appointments. The STAR Foundation is holding their annual fundraiser on October 13th with a gala dinner buffet and silent auction that begins at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is Star Light, Star Bright. Some of the featured auction items are a two-night stay for two at the posh Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a half-day fishing trip for three with Hook & Knife fishing charters, and dinner for eight at the island’s newest place, Certified Burgers & Beverage. Cost to attend is $125 per person and $200 a couple. Please call 912.554.0540 to get your tickets for this important event, or visit starfoundation.org.

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FOOD. SPIRITS. FESTIVAL!

he St. Simons Island Food & Spirits Festival is a five-day tribute to the finest in coastal cuisine, wine, beer, spirits and entertainment, taking place in several beautiful, historic venues throughout St. Simons Island, October 5-9. This year, the festival raises the bar with a new monster truck, mobile Chef Showdown kitchen, courtesy of Dave Snyder of Halyards Catering. This 92' long trailer is fully-equipped with a double line of commercial kitchen equipment and appliances; a dual position cooking island, a 9'x18' stage and three media walls with cameras, lighting, onboard satellite and more. According to Snyder, “This mobile, competition kitchen is like nothing else available in the country. We are currently test marketing it in Georgia and the timing of the St. Simons Island Food & Spirits Fes-

tival was perfect to bring it in to enhance the festival’s Chef Showdown competition.” To add to the excitement, Food Network chef Jernard Wells, “The Chef of Love,” will be one of the judges for the competition. Chef Jernard will also host a cooking demonstration after the Chef Showdown on the mobile kitchen stage. As an executive chef, Jernard has traveled all over the world, including cooking on tour for Tyler Perry, and has even published three cookbooks. He has won Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen twice in the last couple of seasons and he was runner-up for this season of Food Network Star. Jernard loves to infuse any dish with his Southern flavors and a Cajun twist – and has his own line of sauces called Haute Cuisine, which are sold in Whole Foods.

– MARK YOUR CALENDARS – for these not-to-miss event highlights of The St. Simons Island Food & Spirits Festival:

Wednesday, October 5

Thursday, October 6

Zach Johnson, Brian Harman and more, will

Southern Soul Barbeque, Bourbon & Beer Pairing

BBQ Pro-Am

join celebrity Pitmasters for this lively night

Don't miss the BBQ Pro-Am at Sea Island,

of competition. Taste your way through the

Pitmasters Harrison Sapp, Griffin Bufkin and

presented by Georgia Crown and Bulleit

celebrity creations and help determine who

John Helfrich of Southern Soul Barbeque,

Bourbon, and sponsored by RSM Classic and

makes the final cut in this BBQ showdown

along with celebrity guest chef, Angus Brown,

The Local Palate, with special thanks to

during this smokin’ hot evening of music,

from Octopus Bar, Ama, and 8Arm in

Cheney Brothers, at Sea Island Resort’s

bourbon, BBQ and unbelievable live auction!

Atlanta, will prepare a gourmet and authentic

Rainbow Island.

6:00-9:00 p.m. $95 per person.

Star PGA Tour professionals, including local island resident and 21-time PGA Tour winner and

VIP Hospice Members PGA Tour Golfers & Pitmasters Private Reception

Ryder Cup Team USA Captain, Davis Love III,

5:30 pm.

spread, paired with Virgil Kane Bourbon, Wild Heaven Craft Brews and great live music. Limited tickets still available at press time. 7:30 p.m. $59 per person.

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Food Network Chef Jernard Wells

Ark of Taste Luncheon

Tent” featuring a wide variety of beverage tasting

At The Farmer & The Larder, Brunswick, with

stations with wines, spirits and beer. Gourmet bites

David Shields, Author/USC Professor, Matthew

and signature cocktails will be paired with shops and

Raiford and Jovan Sage, $39 per person.

restaurants throughout the Pier Village. $45 per

12:30-2:00 p.m.

person 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Festival Wine Cruise

Friday Festival Feast

Departing from Golden Isles Marina, the cruise

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

includes a souvenir glass and appetizers. A wine

hosts one of the festival’s most-memorable food

expert will lead guests through the beautiful

experiences, sponsored by Cheney Brothers and

waterways surrounding the Golden Isles! $49 per

The Local Palate. This exclusive event starts with

person, limited to 45 passengers. 3:00-4:30 p.m.

a VIP Champagne Reception and includes a five-

Culinary Adventures All-Access Pass with tickets to all three experiences is available for only $99!

Friday, October 7 CULINARY ADVENTURES Presented by Georgia Public Broadcasting

Pier Crawl & Village Stroll Presented by Rich’s

course feast complete with phenomenal wines and oceanfront views. James Beard Foundation awardwinning chef Robert Stehling, of Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC and five of St. Simons Island’s best chefs will be preparing the feast: host, Executive Chef, James Flack, along with John Belechak, Palmer’s Village Café, Tom Delaney, Delaney’s

A waterfront night of strolling while enjoying

Bistro and Bar, Dave Snyder, Halyards Restaurant

Celebrity Guest Chef/Author, Jennifer Booker Cooking Demonstration

drinks, sweet and savory tasting bites, music and

Group and Bill Welch, Sea Island Events. There will

more, highlighting the local Pier Village shops

also be a special Silent Auction taking place

Halyards, $39 per person. 10:00-11:30 a.m.

and restaurants. New this year is the “Pier Tasting

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with 100% of the proceeds going to Hospice of

Elegant Island Living VIP Lounge Stage

the Golden Isles. VIP Champagne Reception at

Sunday, October 9

Jennifer Booker, Chef/Author, Foie Gras to

SPIRITual Sunday Brunch Presented by The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort and sponsored by Rich’s and Atlanta Magazine

6:00 p.m. with dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person; two tickets for $275.

Saturday, October 8 TASTINGS UNDER THE OAKS at Gascoigne Bluff

Artisan and Farmers Market Featuring arts, crafts, farmer’s stands, and the best offerings from local retailers and artisans just outside the tasting tents. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Free.

Field Peas, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Ted Dennard, Founder/Owner, Savannah Bee Company, 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Westin Wine School Presented by The Westin Jekyll Island A variety of wine pairings and gourmet bite tasting sessions, taking place throughout the day.

Little St. Simons Island Tasting Tent Executive Chef Ülfet Ralph will be showcasing the resort’s garden fresh, farm to table delicacies.

The festival finale is a brunch of delightful culinary stations from ECHO restaurant inside the recently renovated resort. Many new, exceptional beverage tastings are included in the brunch, showcasing unlimited tastings of signature cocktails, a variety of wine, spirits, beer, mimosas, champagne, and a Bloody Mary bar. $65 per person, scheduled seating times are available at 12:30, 1:30, 2:00 & 2:30 p.m.

The NEW Elegant Island Living VIP Lounge

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, the Official Host Hotel, Tasting Tent

NEW this year!

Provides early access with music, VIP celebrity

Featuring gourmet bites, beverages and Coastal

($1,500 – VIP Ticket Package for Two with $500

meets & greets, with a private bar and fully catered! 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $79 per person.

Stir Cocktail Competition bartender tastings.

Mobile Kitchen Stage

Friends of Hospice VIP Member Package for Two from every package donated directly to Hospice of the Golden Isles) includes two tickets to the following events: Thursday, October 6, BBQ Pro-

Expanded Tasting Tents

Sponsored by Halyards Restaurant Group

Offering a wide variety of gourmet tastings and

Chef Showdown presented by The Menu Book,

double the amount of beverage tastings with a

all three classes; Friday, October 7, Friday

First Coast News and Jacksonville Magazine

souvenir crystal wine glass courtesy of the RSM

Festival Five Feast including VIP Meet & Greet/

Round 1: 12:00-12:30 p.m.; Round 2: 12:45-1:15 p.m.; Round 3: 1:30-2:00 p.m.

Champagne Reception; Saturday, October

Chef Jernard Wells, “The Chef of Love”

Sunday, October 9, SPIRITual Sunday Brunch.

Classic, local artistry and family fun, all under the canopy of oaks and Spanish moss. And you won’t want to miss the final rounds of the chefs competing in the Chef’s Showdown! There’s also the brand NEW Coastal Stir Cocktail

Cooking Demo, 2:15-3:00 p.m.

Competition, presented by Atlanta Magazine, taking place throughout the event. Attendees will decide the best festival cocktail winner in this people’s choice competition 12:00-3:00 p.m. $49 per person.

At press time, the Elegant Island Living VIP Lounge was almost sold out. General

Am, Friday, October 7, Culinary Adventures -

8, VIP Lounge, Tastings Under The Oaks; Saturday, October 8, Oyster Fest After Party; Friends of Hospice VIP Members receive special celebrity Meet & Greet Reception access and opportunities for sponsor named listings recognition on website and at events.

Admission tickets can be purchased at the door, only while available due to a limited amount of

Tickets for the 5th annual St. Simons Island

souvenir crystal stemware.

Food & Spirits Festival are now available and can be purchased online. The festival is a

The Local Palate Cooking Demo Stage Robert Stehling, HOMINY GRILL, Charleston,

non-profit organization that gives back to the

Oyster Fest & After Party Presented by Little St. Simons Island

community in many ways, but specifically raises

SC 12:15-1:00 p.m.

Whitney Otawka, GREYFIELD INN, Cumberland

In its new location at Gascoigne Bluff, attendees

Hospice of the Golden Isles. The most up to

Island, presents Oysters & Nicolas Feuillatte

can sip a wide variety of beverages (wines, beers

date festival information is available on the

Champagne 1:15-2:00 p.m.

and spirits) and enjoy delicious local oysters,

website and social media accounts, schedules

BBQ and more in a beautiful marshside setting

are subject to change.

David Shields, ARK OF TASTE ON GEORGIA’S COAST guest author/USC Professor and

Southeastern Region Chair of Slow Food, along with Matthew Raiford and Jovan Sage, The Farmer & The Larder, Brunswick 2:15-3:00 p.m.

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while listening to an all-star jam by some of Southeast Georgia’s finest musicians and a special showcase, Oyster Demo with Little St.

funds and awareness for its charity of choice,

Website: ssifoodandspirits.com Instagram: ssifoodandspirits

Simons Island, Executive Chef, Ülfet Ralph. $35

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all arrives in these parts, not with a colorful leaf change but with pumpkin lattes, ales, or some other pumpkin creation we pretend to like because it’s fall. It may be the incredible weather that makes the other parts of the year worth putting up with. Perhaps it is the football season and the Georgia-Florida matchup that brings throngs to our shores. Whatever signals that fall has arrived, it isn’t the leaves.

Seeing trees lie dormant and then come back to life is a powerful reminder that tomorrow can be radically different from today, especially when today seems less than lush and green. Don’t get me wrong; I love our green winters. It took me some time to realize that live oaks are evergreen trees. They do lose their leaves, but they lose and replace them very quickly, and usually not in the fall. Having grown up in Pennsylvania, I have an appreciation for brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows and the way the hills are dappled with color for a few weeks each year. The bursts of color in fall and spring; remembering one and anticipating the other, are what make the gray northern winters bearable. Seeing trees lie dormant and then come back to life is a powerful reminder that tomorrow can be radically different from today, especially when today seems less than lush and green. The marsh could serve a similar role, but the marsh changes so slowly over time that it is not nearly as effective an example. In truth the marsh looks different every time we look at it. It may not burst into bright col-

ors, yet I have to admit that I’m amazed how many different colors it displays throughout the year. No, for me the only substitute for my fall leaves is in a little plant that we don’t have up north: the resurrection fern. I’m assuming most people reading this know about resurrection ferns, but perhaps some will not. These ferns aren’t fall plants in particular, but I look to the ferns when I think about the lack of seasonal foliage around here. Resurrection ferns are one of our local air plants, meaning they don’t need to root in anything; they get what they need from the air and the surface of their host. They really like living on shady bark of oak trees and they have this incredible adaptation that sets them apart from anything else I’ve ever seen. What’s remarkable about resurrection ferns is how they survive without water. Perhaps you’ve seen a dried out mat of resurrec-

tion ferns on a tree. When they don’t have enough water they turn brown and curl up. When they get water, they open up and turn a vibrant green in less than 24 hours. Some have suggested that resurrection ferns could survive for 100 years without water and still “come back to life” with a little water. It is this resurrection process that I find so inspiring. Up north most trees seem to die in winter only to come back to life in the spring. I think that’s what I miss about fall; there is no glorious process of dying to make way for the later springing up of new life. Perhaps this is a vocational hazard for someone in my field. Because frankly, we know what it is to live lives that are crispy and brown and not very lively at all. My hope is that we all know resurrection too. It is through things like prayer and service, and in the relationships and encounters with the good in others that I find hope. These sources of nourishment can find us in our crispy dried up times and bring us to a new, vibrant, resurrected life, which in turn brings life to others.

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Keeping It in the Family Photography by Joe Loehle

ometimes change is a whirlwind. Other times it’s a subtle process. Like the difference between the way our beach can suddenly be transformed by a tropical storm or the daily shift of the sands with each tide. At Pierce & Parker Interiors, although the announcement that Fran and Jack Pierce were retiring after 40 years of running the successful business marks a landmark event, the changes at the store will be more like those shifting sands, as the Pierce’s daughter and son-in-law, Miller and Matt Dart take the reins as owners. Fran Pierce is proud of the way that the St. Simons Island furniture and home store has grown since they originally bought it in 1980. She vividly recalls expanding into the addition in 1992. They began (continues) Jack and Fran Parker with new owners Miller and Matt Dart

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At an early age, Miller and Matt were already discussing plans for the store’s future.

with approximately 10,000 sq. ft. Now they have about 19,000 sq. ft. to work with, and plenty of room to lay out the beautiful room settings that make Pierce & Parker so much more unique than your average furniture store. “I think that’s really what has always set us apart. It really helps the customers to visualize a finished design project. That, and our reputation for friendly, personal service.” The tradition of being a full service furniture store with professional designers on staff who offer free-in-home consultation will definitely continue with the next generation. Matt and Miller are quick to agree. Matt says, “We want to build on what has already been established. To continue to do the things that make Pierce & Parker distinctive, keep the traditions that have made it successful, while making some physical updates and upgrades to appeal to a new generation.” Miller adds, “We’ll be using social media more and looking at fresh ideas to reach a different market, while retaining the loyal base we already have.” Miller and Matt, both St. Simons Island natives, dated in high school, but their connection goes back much further than that. Miller and Matt’s fathers were fraternity brothers at Georgia Tech. Matt also received his undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech, then graduated from Northwestern University with an MBA in Mar-

keting and Finance. Miller has a degree in Business Management from Samford University, so owning a small business is a natural fit. It fits even better when it’s one you’ve grown up with! After spending four years in Atlanta and four years in Chicago, Matt and Miller decided that moving back to the island to be near family was important. The opportunity to the run the family business was certainly an attractive one, and Fran and Jack are happy to be turning over the keys. They won’t be disappearing from the store altogether, however. Fran is staying on to help with the buying, and Jack will serve as a consultant as needed. In any case, the transition promises to be a smooth one. Miller and Matt see exciting future growth potential as they follow trends in the changing ways people are using their homes and outdoor spaces. They’re looking forward to showing a new consumer base the one-stop-shopping furniture and design services that Pierce & Parker provides with their own personal stamp, but centered around creating your dream space. We have no doubt, that this new era of Pierce & Parker will be just as, if not more, successful than the last. Pierce & Parker Interiors is located at 3413 Frederica Rd. Stop in or make an appointment at 912.638.3641. Visit them online at pierceandparkerinteriors.com.

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No Time Like the Present By Ben Hartman, HunterMaclean Special to Elegant Island Living

rom music icon Prince to entrepreneur and billionaire Howard Hughes, and even dating back to Abraham Lincoln, stories of individuals who have died without leaving a will or any estate planning documents in place abound. Such scenarios result in an uncertain future for the individual’s estate – and many times lead to a lengthy and expensive legal nightmare for the survivors of the deceased. When an individual passes without a will (legally termed “dying intestate”), the distribution of assets is determined by intestate succession laws in that person’s state of residence. This very simple plan takes a “one size fits all” approach in determining a successor’s inheritance by familial proximity to the deceased. Unfortunately, this course of action may be far from what the individual intended. For example, estate planning can be a powerful tool to inspire heirs to achieve specified goals before receiving their shares. Without a will, assets are distributed according to a pre-established rubric, irrespective of a beneficiary’s circumstances in life. Unique assets such as an art collection or

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business enterprise require special attention in an estate plan. When a will has not been made, the future of the family business or precious heirlooms can be put at risk.

where verbal instructions and informal correspondence will not suffice – a will is absolutely essential in providing for the longterm care and guardianship of children.

Most people wish to have some say in who will administer their estate, but absent direction from a will, the court will appoint an administrator. An important part of estate planning is selecting a trusted executor, making sure that person is willing to carry out the responsibilities that will be required, and then identifying that individual in the will. A subsequent step that is occasionally overlooked is providing the executor (and, if appropriate, beneficiaries) with a copy of the will and information as to where the original is stored.

In the case of particularly large estates, planning ahead can help to lessen the tax burden. Through the creation of trusts and other planning mechanisms, the federal estate tax of 40 percent can be dramatically reduced. Probate court can also be very costly, and dying intestate may mean sacrificing a portion of an estate to legal fees that could have been avoided.

One of the most alarming concerns about dying intestate is that minor children are assigned a guardian by the court, not by the wishes of the deceased. This is a case

Unsurprisingly, one of the biggest obstacles in estate planning is the belief that it can be done in the faraway future. Just like putting on a seat belt, getting an estate plan done long before it may be needed is the best defense to the unexpected. The protection of a will is one of the most valuable gifts a family can receive.

BEN HARTMAN is a partner in the estates and trusts practice group at HunterMaclean. He

can be reached at 912.262.5996 or bhartman@HunterMaclean.com.

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GO TEAM … TOUCHDOWN! Dress proudly in school colors in a black minicheck A-line shift with pleather inset and zipper pockets. Paired perfectly here with a fitted red retro jacket. Girls 7-16. Carousel Children’s Clothing, 136 Retreat Plaza, 912.638.3060.

MOROCCAN INSPIRED EARRINGS made to mix, match and layer, each piece from the Bijou Amani collection is handmade in California. No two pieces are alike. Exclusively at Joseph Jewelers, Shops at Sea Island, 600 Sea Island Road #16, 912.634.9060.

CALL THE DAWGS. Embrace your inner animal spirit this season with this amazing leopard print from Buddylove. Add any leather wrap necklace for any social occasion. The Yellow Canary, 912.638.4061.@theyellowcanaryssi

GAME DAY ASSIST. This bar height table with removable tray is made in the USA from recycled plastics and is fade resistant with solid color throughout. The 3-in-1 collection is available in 2 heights and 13 colors. Indigo & Cotton, Shops at Sea Island, 600 Sea Island Rd., 912.634.8884, indigossi.com.

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FOOTBALL FASHION. Lots of options with this official licensed UGA pendant that will make any game day outfit a winner! Wild & Personal Boutique, 214 Redfern Village, 912.634.4563. wildandpersonal.com.

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TIME FOR ROMANCE. Fall is the best time for a get-away picnic with your main squeeze. This fully lined willow basket with service for two has everything you need, right down to the cotton tablecloth and wood handled corkscrew. St. Simons Drug Company, 209 Longview Plaza, 912.638.8676.

MEET HOLLY STUART. The creator of beautiful and durable placemats, coasters, trays and tables will be in the store on Thurs., Oct. 27th, 3-7 p.m. and Fri., Oct. 28th, 12-4 p.m. Indigo & Cotton, Shops at Sea Island, 600 Sea Island Rd., 912.634.8884, indigossi.com.

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THE SUNDAY EVENING A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC CONCERTS ON THE ST. SIMONS LIGHTHOUSE LAWN are some of the most anticipated events of the

summer. In August, Island Garage Band rocked the gazebo while attendees enjoyed the wonderful sea breeze. On Labor Day weekend, the lawn was absolutely packed with concertgoers eager to hear the Sensational Sounds of Motown once again. Elegant Island Living is happy to be a sponsor of the concert series hosted by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society and looks forward to another fun season next year. 94

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COMPETITION WAS FIERCE AT THIS YEAR’S ASHANTILLY CENTER ICE CREAM CHURN-OFF. The annual event which included creative and delicious ice cream made on site by competitors, raffles, art and jewelry sales, and live music by Skeeter Truck, raises money to fund maintenance of the historic property and continue its programs. 1. Winners Julie Sowell and Sallie Ann Marsh of Keep McIntosh Beautiful. 2. Michael Woodward and Nancy Hatch Woodward. 3. Winners Barry and Lisa Lollis. 4. Claudia Wells, Diane Kelly. 5. Susan Wendel, David and Sandra Sorrels. 6. The Golden Isles Pickleball Society with their tasty watermelon & pickle ice cream. 7. Bill Marcie, Kellie and Colin Otwell. 8. Melanie and Chris Smith. 9. Krystal and Andrew Lane. 10. Lee King, Pam Gabriel, Ann Delea. 11. Charlie and Dale Potts. 12. Frances Szablewski, Birte Dunlap. 13. Cathy Nix, Jan Chamberlain, Harriet Langford. 14. David and Lori Morley. 96

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COAST GUARD BEACH ON ST. SIMONS ISLAND WAS FORTUNATE TO BE THE FINISHING POINT FOR WWII VETERAN ERNIE ANDRUS’ RECORD SETTING CROSS-COUNTRY JOURNEY. He began his run near San Diego almost 3 years ago to raise money to sail LST-325, the last operating Landing Ship Tank of those that were used to put soldiers and equipment on the beach in France, back to Normandy for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The entire community came out to support Ernie during his local runs and for his finish, the day after his 93rd birthday. It was truly amazing and will be remembered by all. See coast2coastruns.com for more information and how you can still give to Ernie’s cause. 98

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WHO SAYS THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH?! Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Brunswick recently invited law enforcement officers and their families to enjoy a complimentary lunch they served to show their appreciation for the local law enforcement community and all they do for the people of the Golden Isles. 1. Ashley Yarborough, Tony Smith. 2. Luis Pacheco, Justin Jordan. 3. Brittany Lanier, Ray Strickland. 4. James Vivenzio, Calvin Way. 5. Jeff Stokes, Lee Jackson, Ryan Mayton, Clarence McElmurray. 6. Maria Jennings, Bill Robinson, Susan Owens. 7. Travis Futch, Dallas Harper, Andrew Blair, Wan Thorpe, Mike Davis. 8. Cynthia Brown, Dana Hill. 9. Colton and Allen Wainright. 10. Ed and Emory Hatcher. 11. Rayea Pieschel, Lynette Gallagher, Robert Kozlowski. 12. Craig Jacobs, David Markham. 13. David Paga, Rick Strickland, Cornell Harvey. 14. Larry Nizinski, Richard Bue, Jonathan James. 100 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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AUGUST’S BRUNSWICK-GOLDEN ISLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WAS HELD AT THE INN AT SEA ISLAND. Guests enjoyed delicious charcuterie and fruit and offerings from the bar while networking with others in the Golden Isles business community on this lovely night. 1. Galina Kalinin, Albina Williamson. 2. Trena Smith, Audrey Gibbons. 3. Carissa Clark, Alex Pomiechowski. 4. Nathan Clark, Jennifer Krouse. 5. Annette and Jim Scholze. 6. Anne Popham, Richard Heckle, Amy Broderick. 7. Kate Reeves, Anna Johnson, Kay Love. 8. Alicia Casgar, Beth Martin Lane, Adam Casgar. 9. Woody Woodside, Brittany Walker, David Burch. 10. Don Asdell, Drew Miller, David Burch, Bob Miller, Andy Broderick. 11. Zerik Samples, Daniel “Ox” Hocutt. 12. Carol Lanham, Kathryn Ross. 13. Judy Edwards, Kim and Henry Beckum. 14. Mel Meyer, Kelly Spaeder. 102 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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BENNIE’S RED BARN WAS PACKED FOR THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE FARM AT OATLAND NORTH. The new Thursday night time seemed to be a huge hit with everyone and turnout was excellent. Attendees enjoyed a fantastic fried chicken buffet and musical entertainment from Tony and Beth Adams with DJ Rob while bidding on some terrific auction items. It’s an event that just keeps getting bigger and better! 1. John and Judy Ferguson. 2. Scott and Lori Trefts. 3. Rachael Smith, Bill Buyan. 4. Liz Demato, Wanda and Bill Dawson. 5. Robin Edenfield, David Boland, Linda Wood, Suzanne Johnson. 6. Mary McGoldrick, Holly Mobley. 7. Bob Cunningham, Kay Love, Everett Love. 8. Carla Fraser, Jackie Baumann, Sandy Underwood, Betty Justice, Susan Jaret. 9. Tony Armstrong, Susan and Doug Renegar, Carol Schmidt, Sabina Brock. 10. Marty Fitzjuls, Misty Leigh Williams, Nancy Lovell, Norma Girton. 11. Jennifer Boyer, Katy Boyer. 12. John Hanson, Becky Cowley. 13. Chris Paolini, Angie Reynolds. 14. Jim and Barbara Bruce. 104 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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THE UNITED WAY RECENTLY HELD A MORNING KICK-OFF CELEBRATION TO BEGIN THEIR 2016-2017 CAMPAIGN AND DAY OF CARING. Glynn Academy graduate and former NBA player Kwame Brown was the guest speaker for the event. It was an inspirational way to start the day and this important community fundraising campaign. 1. Kelley Spaeder, Carla Chockley, Janelle Harvey. 2. Cedric King, Parra Vaughan, Jane Lafferty. 3. Beth Ann Tuerff, Beth Lemke, Brenda Boone-Cove. 4. Paul Knowlton, Rick Townsend. 5. Julie Carroll, Correy Emmert. 6. Greer Ward, Gigi Goble. 7. Antwan Walker, Kwame Brown. 8. Paul Fisher, Jane Lafferty. 9. Rich Seban, Katina Tindall, Rick Townsend, Michael Alexander. 10. Gregory Aloia, Wayne Johnson, Tracy Pellet, Donna Johnson. 11. Nina Hunter, Kyle Woodrow, Delvon Butler. 12. Esther Sheppard, Victoria Ten Broeck, Kathie Perkins. 13. Donna Boatright, Stephanie Sinopoli, Judy Marshall, Cindy Rockhill, Jennifer Lewis. 14. Jocelyn Vaughn, Kwame Brown, Trisha Perry. 106 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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THE BRUNSWICK JUNIOR WOMAN’S CLUB RECENTLY HELD ITS COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION RECEPTION at The Pub at Village Inn. The

gathering is a chance for women in the community to learn about the service organization and network with members. New members are always welcome! 1. Tonya Peden receiving Member of the Year plaque from Valerie Barnett. 2. Ashley Pena, Nikki Dykstra, Kylie Greene. 3. Ciera Womack, Maaren Porter. 4. Lindsey Walters, Shelby Freund. 5. Valerie Barnett presenting New Member of the Year plaque to Julie Andrew. 6. Amy Wisenbaker, Aline Gill. 7. Melissa Cruthirds, Tonya Peden. THERE WAS A “PACK THE PUB” FUNDRAISER HELD RECENTLY AT THE PUB AT VILLAGE INN. Michael Brown and Jaime Rowell provided the tunes for

the evening, and local restaurants donated food for the event, which benefitted America’s Second Harvest Food Bank. 8. Kalista Morton, Nancy Noland, Gary Coleman. 9. Amy Broderick, Tina Daniel, Jeremy Baxter James. 10. Marvine Coleman, Carolyn Ivey, Wayne Huntley, Pat Taylor. 11. Kristin and Sean Hess. 12. Lee and Cathy Clements. 13. Sam Hedrick, Jean Graham, Bill Parker. 14. Everyone’s Pub favorites Roger Brown and Karen Friend. 108 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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A BIG CROWD TURNED OUT TO HEAR THE SWINGIN’, SULTRY, AND SOULFUL MUSIC OF GWEN HUGHES & THE KATS FROM ATLANTA at the August Sounds by the Sea concert at Neptune Park. The summer outdoor concert series hosted by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities is a perfect way to wind down a weekend with friends in a fantastic oceanside setting. 1. David Cavender, Shari Darrith. 2. Judi Kelley, Flo Fordham, Miriam Lancaster. 3. Peter and Debbie Murphy, Rich and Julie Rochelle. 4. Cliff and Lisa Woodman. 5. Angela Hutchins, Sharon Carmical. 6. Mary and Skip Roeder. 7. Susan and Tim Ryles. 8. Jenny Greba, Kelsie Deiter, Will McKenzie, Callie Hammond, Ashley Morgan. 9. Harry Plapinger, Linda Singer, Patti Duffett, Lynn Phipps, Lil White. 10. Ray Rocque, Linda Olsen, Christine Rocque. 11. Marian Dawson, Becky Anderson. 12. Sandi McMahon, Greg Daughtridge, Gabby McMahon. 13. Sherrie and Cliff Hodges. 14. Charlotte and Bill Lueckel. 110 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G

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Anna Gould Dodge: Island Mother to Many

orn on St. Simons Island in 1856, Anna Gould Dodge witnessed dramatic change over the seven decades of her life. During her early years, there were cotton plantations from one end of the island to the other, all maintained by enslaved laborers. Her grandfather James Gould, who built the first lighthouse on St. Simons, owned two plantations, St. Clair and Black Banks. By the 1850s, Anna’s family lived at Black Banks. The Civil War brought an end to the cotton plantation economy, to be replaced on the Island by lumber mills. In the 1870s, worldwide demand for pine lumber attracted investment by the wealthy Dodge family of New York. The mills established by the Dodge Company at Gascoigne Bluff employed many islanders, including Anna’s brother, who was hired as a bookkeeper. The mills had a more profound effect on Anna’s life by bringing her future husband Anson G.P. Dodge, Jr., to St. Simons Island in 1879. When he came to see the family business, the island’s historic Christ Church made a lasting impression on the earnest young man. Having already decided to study for the ministry, he was appointed lay reader for the Church, along with Anna’s father Horace. Services were held in the Gould home since the church building was in ruins. Anson married his cousin Ellen in 1880, but she died while they were traveling in India in 1883. A grief stricken Anson returned to St. Simons Island and rebuilt Christ Church in her memory. After being ordained, he became its rector in 1884. Six years later, Anson married Anna Gould. The following year, they had a son, Anson G.P. Dodge III. When he was only two and a half years old, Anson III died in a tragic accident involving a runaway horse and buggy.

As a memorial to their son, the Dodges established a home for orphaned and destitute boys in 1895. The roomy house stood northwest of Christ Church on property that is now part of Fort Frederica National Monument. Anson died in 1898, leaving Anna to carry on the work of the Dodge Home for Boys until her death in 1927. The Home continued in operation until 1956, having changed locations when the federal government acquired the original property for the National

Monument. Descendants of former Dodge Home boys still reside on St. Simons. This month’s images are a photograph of Anna Gould Dodge and a photograph of the original Dodge Home with Anna on the front porch surrounded by her boys. 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. 146 E L E G A N T I S L A N D L I V I N G