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Table of Contents
January/February 2014
features:
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59 SEE THE COAST BY
A gala 10th anniversary
MOTHERSHIP
celebration
Capt. Gabby charters goes where
65 LIFE BEHIND THE BAR The drinkmaster’s guide to Happy Hour and beyond
few have gone before
59 54 65 columns & departments
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JUST MARRY 72 Much Ado Over I Do NOISE MAKERS 76 August York BY HAND 78 Mandy Thompson WORTH KNOWING 80 Jeannie Wade and Lynn Wade Nazzaro 82 Coastal Seen 94 Coastal Cuisine
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Editor’s Note “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” – Robert Louis Stevenson You know, the recipe for a good talk contains equal parts laughter and tears, topped with a generous hug (or four). That was the way it went for Michael Hulett and me on a cold November morning at Starbucks. We were meeting for one of those Glory Days kind of stories that Bruce Springsteen first sang about when Michael and I were too young to fully appreciate the message behind a cool guitar riff and a bitchin’ drum solo. We were talking music, and I’ll share Michael’s thoughts on that subject – along with those of many other fellow high school band geeks you oughta know and love – in our next issue. On Nov. 13, however, our discussion turned to a mutual friend whose memorial service ended with Michael singing Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World. That had been our friend’s favorite song, and she had particularly loved Michael’s rendition of it. She died in the care of the angels at Hospice of the Golden Isles, where Michael bade her goodbye with that song. I hope Michael won’t mind me sharing with you that his eyes filled with tears and that magnificent voice that never fails actually caught in his throat when he told me how she opened her eyes and held out her arms for a final hug as he sang. I regret that I was unable to bring you the rest of our conversation and many others like it in this issue of the magazine, but four days later I found myself at Hospice of the Golden Isles, sitting at my Daddy’s bedside. We had ice cream together for the last time. I told him I loved him and he told me he loved me. And then he was gone. His song was Amazing Grace, and I thought long and hard about asking Michael to sing it for our memorial service. It would have been such a lovely tribute to a life well lived, but I couldn’t complete the thought without tears. Daddy finally made good on a parent’s favorite-and-seldom-acted-upon-threat, to give me something to cry about. We went with an organ instrumental of the hymn and laughed more than we cried at all the good memories he left to us. Life goes on, fellow travelers. The good Lord willing and the Creek don’t rise, I’ll be back to share the funnier aspects of coffee with Michael Hulett in March. Until then, I pray your journeys through the wilderness will be safe and met with true friends every step of the way.
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Bilali and Sapelo: A Rare Glimpse at the Life of a Slave, in His Own Words The St. Simons Island African American Heritage Coalition is using a $2,000 grant from the Georgia Humanities Council to support a talk by Joseph Beatty, University of Florida, about Bilali Muhammed and Sapelo Island on Feb. 5 to celebrate Black History Month. Joseph Beatty is a doctoral candidate in the Department of History at the University of Florida. His work focuses on the intersection of Islam and slavery in the Atlantic World. He is currently finishing a
dissertation that follows the life of Bilali Muhammed in Georgia and the Caribbean in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. In the first years of the nineteenth century, an enslaved African man named Bilali Muhammad arrived with his family on Sapelo Island. He quickly became an important, if not essential, part of Thomas Spalding’s plantation and left a powerful mark on the Georgia low country. There are a number of good reasons why we might rememJA NUA RY/FEBRU ARY 2 0 1 4
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An illustration of Timbo by 19th Century French explorer Gaspard Théodore Mollien
ber Bilali, and foremost among these is that so much is known about him. The lives and stories of many Africans have been lost to us because of the ways planation slavery obscured people’s connections with their families and homes. Bilali, however, avoided this fate, and we see through his story how enslaved Africans could persevere under slavery. Bilali is best remembered for being a literate and educated Muslim and for being the head driver of Spalding’s Sapelo Island plantation. He was born and educated in a city called Timbo in what is now Guinea in West Africa, and lived first in the southeastern Caribbean and then in the Bahamas. Around 1803, he was moved to Sapelo Island where he remained until his death in 1857. In Georgia, he spent most of his life as the head driver — or, in Spalding’s words, the “black overseer” — of a large long-staple cotton and sugar plantation. Spalding bragged that under Bilali’s capable control, the plantation prospered “without the intervention of any white men.” In this position, Bilali is credited with saving the island and its residents on two occasions: first from British attack during the War of 1812, and later from a hurricane in 1824. In 1813, as the United States was locked in war, British frigates blockaded Georgia’s ports. These ships pressed their way along the coast, decimating plantations on St. Simons Island. Fearing that Sapelo would be next, Spalding acquired several dozen muskets and
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put Bilali in charge of protecting the island. When they learned of these defenses, the British never attempted an assault on Sapelo. The next episode that won notoriety for Bilali came a decade later when a powerful hurricane assaulted Sapelo. The storm passed directly over Sapelo and Darien and laid waste to much of the region. In Spalding’s absence, Bilali took charge of the island’s slaves. Seeing that the small and low-lying houses of Sapelo’s enslaved people offered no protection from the storm, Bilali ordered all the island’s residents into the cotton and sugar processing houses. The storm overflowed Sapelo, destroying the year’s crop and nearly all the island’s livestock, but because of Bilali’s quick thinking, all the enslaved residents survived. Most notable, perhaps, about him, though, is that during his years on Sapelo, Bilali steadfastly maintained his Muslim faith. Beyond this, he wrote a manuscript in Arabic that described the foundations of his religion. In a 13-page handwritten text, Bilali penned a series of personal religious meditations that spelled out the beliefs and practices of a West African Muslim. He wrote about Islamic prayers and customs, and even called out for guidance, writing: “We seek goodness and assistance from Allah.” Shortly before he died, Bilali wisely deposited his manuscript with a local Presbyterian minister to ensure that his thoughts and words would not be lost to posterity.
“I first learned of Bilali as an undergraduate while searching out a topic for my senior thesis. I thought I might want to research a topic related to slavery, but I wasn’t yet sure what to focus on. One of my professors told me that he had heard of a Muslim slave in Georgia who wrote a small book in Arabic and said that if that sounded interesting, there might be enough there to work with,” Joseph says. “I was immediately hooked. The idea that there were enslaved Muslims in the United States was foreign to me. That some of them were literate — in Arabic, nonetheless — was positively bewildering. I started looking more into Bilali’s story and found that the more I learned, the more interesting his life appeared. I also discovered that every question about him that I answered inevitably led to more questions.” Joseph’s talk will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Casino Theater on Beachview Drive. The event is free for coalition members and $10 for non-members. For ticket information call 912.577.3737 or email lotsona@ gmail.com. This project is supported by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly.
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Bilali also befriended other Muslim slaves on St. Simons and in Darien. In the ways he preserved his faith, Bilali shows us how enslaved people could resist the forces of slavery and maintain connections with other people and with their African homes.
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Christ Church Makes Plans for 61st Annual Tour of Homes The Christ Church Tour of Homes is a traditional springtime celebration in the Golden Isles. Coordinated by the Episcopal Church Women, the annual tour is the major fundraising drive of the church for the year and benefits area charities for women and children in need. This year’s tour on Saturday, March 15 marks the 61st anniversary of the event and this year’s chairs, Lynn Nazzaro and Beth Smith, are working hard along with countless volunteers to plan the event. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. generous homeowners on St. Simons and Sea Island open their doors for visitors to view the diverse architecture and stylish interiors of some of the islands’ finest homes. Additional tour stops include Musgrove Plantation, the Wesley Gardens (located down the road from Christ Church, where beautiful native plants frame a stunning memorial to John and Charles Wesley), Sister Parish St. Ignatius Church and of course Christ Church Frederica (the second oldest church in Georgia). New to the tour this year is Historic Christ Church Cemetery, where narrators and parishioners dressed as some of the early political
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leaders and settlers who are buried there, including famed author Eugenia Price, will bring history to life. Headquarters for the tour will be at the Parish House adjacent to Christ Church, Frederica where visitors will enjoy beautiful music and light refreshments. The Christ Church cookbook will be available for sale at the church and at the transportation hub on Gascoigne Bluff. This marvelous collection of recipes compiled by the churchwomen of Christ Church includes many time tested favorites as well as the history of the church and beautiful color photographs of the intricate stained glass windows commemorating the incidents in the life of Christ and early history of the church on St. Simons Island. For more information, please visit www.christchurchtourofhomes. org, call 912-222-5686, or see the tour pages on Facebook and Instagram. – Natasha Williams
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Visit www.islandpropertyco.com for more information on these homes or any property. The Eighth Annual “Have A Heart for Manna House” dinner dance celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 at Sea Palms Golf & Tennis Resort on St. Simons Island. Manna House provides over 150 lunches each day, Sunday through Friday, the poor and disadvantaged in the community. The facility is located in the heart of Brunswick on Martin Luther Boulevard. Approximately 25 churches and other volunteer teams plan, prepare and serve these meals year round. The funds raised through this year’s “Have a Heart for Manna House” dinner dance and silent auction will enable the Manna House Ministry to continue to grow. Lord of Life Lutheran Church has raised more than $18,000 through this annual event, the largest fundraising effort on behalf of Manna House. Again this year, there will be a silent auction as well as a various raffle items. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7, with the evening concluding with dancing at 8 p.m. Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars will play for dancing and listening pleasure. Singles and couples are welcome. Tickets are limited and must be purchased ahead of time. The cost includes dinner and dancing. There will be a cash bar. Call the Lord of Life office at 638-4673 for information or to arrange the purchase of tickets. – Jane Bozza
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The Oleander District of The Garden Club of Georgia held its 55th Annual Meeting in October at the Morgan Center on Jekyll Island. The Live Oaks Garden Club of St. Simons Island was awarded the 2013 Martha Miller Butterfly Garden Award for outstanding achievement in transforming their butterfly garden on Demere Road into a native habitat. Sandra Johanek, Mary McCaughey, Lynda Sterrett and Connie Shelnutt accepted the award on behalf of the club.
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Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run Just in time to make good on that New Year’s Resolution to get fit (again) the Southeast Georgia Health System is hosting its annual 5k Bridge Run and Walk across the Sidney Lanier Bridge Feb. 15. A Pre-Run Pasta Party and Runner’s Expo will precede the race Feb. 14 on the southbound side of the bridge. The race starts at 8 a.m. with the Firefighters Challenge. Runners start at 8:30 a.m., and walkers at 9:15 a.m. The run begins on the southbound side of the bridge. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome.
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36th running of the Super Dolphin Day Race And since you’ll be in great condition after running all 7,779 feet of the Sidney Lanier Bridge the weekend before, be sure to sign up for the 36th running of the Super Dolphin Day Race benefitting the PTAs of St. Simons and Oglethorpe Point elementary schools on St. Simons Island. A pre-race pasta party at St. Simons Elementary will kick off the festivities Feb. 21. The races begin at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 22. It’s fun for the whole family with a Diaper Dash for ages 13 to 48 months and a 5k, a 10k and a one-mile fun run. St. Simons Elementary School PTA members Creta Nichols and Vickie Myers organized the first Super Dolphin Day run in 1978 as a fitness craze was sweeping the nation. They christened the race “Super Dolphin Day” for two reasons: the dolphin is SSE’s Mascot, and the movie Superman starring Christopher Reeve was popular with children at the time. According to race history at superdolphinday.com, Creta and Vickie thought the combination of Superman (exemplified by the Dolphin’s cape) and the mascot itself would get students excited about the race and about getting fit. The first race was a one-mile fun run; the 5k and 10k came later. In 1994, Ogelthorpe Point opened and joined the fun and now the two schools attract about 1,000 participants and spectators. The PTAs have historically combine the funds from Dolphin Day with other fundraisers held throughout the year to purchase Smart Boards (computer-based technology that replace traditional chalk boards in classrooms); sound systems; playground equipment; and digital cameras. To find out more Pasta Party and racy day details, visit superdolphinday.com.
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Completion of New Education Pavilion at Cannon’s Point Underscores Learning Focus at Wilderness Preserve
Attending the dedication of the Education Pavilion at Cannon’s Point were from left: Gail Smith, Georgia-Pacific; Randal Morris, Georgia-Pacific; Steve Church, Georgia-Pacific; Gordon Strother, chairman, St. Simons Land Trust; Pat Boushka, president, GP Cellulose; David Martinez, general manager and vice president, Brunswick Cellulose; Sheila Weidman, vice president for communications, public and government affairs, Georgia-Pacific; Charmaigne Ward, Georgia-Pacific; Deborah Baker, vice president of sustainable forestry, Georgia-Pacific.
The St. Simons Land Trust recently hosted dedication ceremonies for the newly completed Education Pavilion at Cannon’s Point, a 600-acre wilderness preserve on St. Simons purchased by the Land Trust in 2012. The marshside structure will serve as the central hub for group activities, educational programming and interpretative self-directed exploration at Cannon’s Point. Construction of the Education Pavilion was made possible by a grant from the Georgia-Pacific Foundation. For more than 55 years, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation has partnered with community-based programs to bring value and enjoyment to the places where GP employees live and work. “From day one, Georgia-Pacific has embraced the vision for Cannon’s Point. Their project partnership and community stewardship are the cornerstones of the Education Pavilion,” says Gordon Strother, president of the St. Simons Land Trust. Designed by Wiregrass Studio architectural firm, the scale and construction components of the 960 square foot, screened-in facility are in keeping with its natural setting. The pavilion joins the miles of hiking trails, protection of plantation-era historical sites and other completed enhancements as the Land Trust works to open the wilderness preserve to the public next year. Field trips from local schools will begin their excursions at the Education Pavilion which will also serve as a base camp for advanced research expeditions by regional colleges and university science departments. David Martinez, general manager and vice president of the GeorgiaPacific Cellulose Plant in Brunswick stated that the gift from Georgia-Pacific was aligned with the company’s support of sustainable forestry practices and conservation. Pat Boushka, president of GP Cellulose, adds that sustainability is critical to every decision that Georgia-Pacific makes. “The Land Trust’s vision for Cannon’s Point
and its value to future generations is our vision.” DDr. Greg Aloia, president of the College of Coastal Georgia, pronounced Cannon’s Point and the Education Pavilion as examples of the power of passion and purpose. In describing the educational potential for the college, Greg says: “This will transform our faculty, staff and students. The college’s trilogy is teaching, research and service. There are endless possibilities for those here.” Christi Lambert of The Nature Conservancy termed Cannon’s Point as an example of “ecological entrepreneurship” in describing the global importance of safeguarding this area’s environment. “Cannon’s Point is at the edge, a rare forest-marsh interface. Here, we can gather, learn and share what we have with people from all over the world. This is a place where everyone, from elementary school children to college students, can learn about the ecosystems of coastal Georgia.” – The St. Simons Land Trust
The Education Pavilion at Cannon’s Point.
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Native Son Publishes A Story of Family Charlie Fiveash, a 1979 graduate of Glynn Academy, has published his first book, Return to Tobacco Road, a novel about decisions and the roads we take in life and where the roads may lead. His protagonist, Will Jordan, is raised in Wilmington, N.C. and attends college at the University of North Carolina but settles in New England, where he attends graduate school and marries a Bostonian from a wealthy family. As the family tobacco farm in rural North Carolina is to be sold at auction, Will elects to step in and buy the farm from his brother and cousins. The road back to North Carolina takes a surprising twist as Will discovers a family secret that may sidetrack his plans to return to his native state and start a new life in North Carolina. Facing dark shades of his own past, Will is forced to make decisions that could lead down roads of destruction.
cent fiction and none of the characters are real, the main part of the novel is set in eastern North Carolina.
The book’s backdrop is derived from the author’s time spent on his grandparents’ tobacco farm in Bladen County, N.C., the birthplace and childhood home to Brunswick’s Clara Fiveash, the author’s mother. Through favorable childhood memories spent on the family farm, the author derived the storyline. Though the book is 100 per-
After graduation from Glynn Academy, Charlie attended the University of Georgia where he earned a degree in finance. He has been in the commercial real estate business in Atlanta since 1987. He and his wife, Lang Culbreth Fiveash, formerly of Valdosta, have three children – Carter, Allison and John – and live in Atlanta.
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Return to Tobacco Road is a suspense novel sprinkled with a history of the tobacco industry in North Carolina. The main character’s hometown of Wilmington, N.C., mirrors the author’s teenage years growing up in Glynn County. “Though the book is set in North Carolina, a dose of coastal Georgia is immersed in the storyline,” Charlie says. “The book took me over five years to write,” he adds. “I had numerous starts and stops, and there were plenty of days when I questioned whether I would actually finish the book. I call the book my diversion from the economic collapse we all experienced over the last five-plus years.”
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Everyone needs a place to call their own, a place where like-minded souls can gather to share good times. For Golden Isles seniors, such places are few and far between. For island seniors, they’re near-about nonexistent. Barbara Sullivan, a community activist with a knack for seeing need and addressing it, is campaigning for a senior center on St. Simons Island designed to serve seniors there and on Sea Island. The trick is getting Baby Boomers to buy into the concept. A gathering of ladies in their 60s who meet to play Rummikub at Holy Nativity church once a week expressed enthusiastic support for a center dedicated to the 60 and older set, but not if it’s named a Senior Center. So Barbara is calling upon the community to help her measure the need, the interest and the possible name for a new place solely dedicated to the recreation, education and entertainment of Golden Islanders 60 and older. “My sister, Ann, visited from Pittsburgh, Penn., and was thinking about moving here (which I would have loved),” Barbara says. “We toured
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around and she liked the community very much; however she decided not to move. The reason she gave was this: “I can no longer drive and at home there is a center nearby which has at least six activities I can choose from every day. I do Tai Chi for my balance and play memory games plus social bridge. They have travelogues and interesting lectures.’ My sister is in her eighties and her mind is sharp as a tack. “That experience led a group of us to do some research and we discovered that there are 11,400 Senior Centers around the United States, but not one on St. Simons or Sea Island despite the number of Baby Boomers who are now in their 60s in addition to older retirees,” Barbara says. “We hope that by starting a center we can make a difference in the lives of people who could benefit from physical, mental and social activities to keep them happier and more active and engaged in life.” To help or to express your interest in the project, call Barbara at 634-8747, or fill out this survey and return it as addressed.
We need your help! Our committee is investigating the possibility of designing a Club for people in our community who are over the age of 60. A number of churches have encouraged this endeavor. The building would be in a central, convenient location. A traditional Center or Club is generally defined as a place where older adults come together to participate in a wide variety of activities in order to keep them socially and mentally engaged and enjoying life. Whether we go ahead with this idea depends on the results of this survey. If you, your spouse, or one of your parents living here, are 60 years of age or older, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and help us create the right programs for you or them. If you would like to volunteer or help plan this effort, please complete questions #10 - 15 and include your name, phone and e-mail address. ALL RESPONSES WILL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL 1. I would take advantage of programs and be interested in attending a Club for older adults. Yes _____ No _____ If not, why not? ___________________________________________________ How many days per week would you participate?_________________ 2. Please CIRCLE all the activities/services you would like to see offered at a Club here on St. Simons. __ Transportation __ Food Service or a CafĂŠ __ Educational activities such as photography, art, computer classes __ Wellness and Fitness activities such as Yoga, exercise equipment, balance classes, Tai Chi, Barre, Aerobics __ Social events: themed
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3. Would you drive yourself to a center? Yes____ No____ 4. Would you come if a friend drove you, or transportation was provided? Yes ____ No_____ 5. What is your age?____ 60/65 __66/70 __71/75 __76/80 __81+ 6. Please check
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9. What have we missed that, if provided, would bring you to a Club for older adults? 10. What would be a creative name for this Club? 11. Would you be interested in volunteering at the Club? Yes_____ No____ 12. Would you be able to conduct or teach one of the activities? Y N Which ones ______________ 13. Would you be interested in helping to plan this project? Yes_____ No_____ 14. Do you know someone who could provide a convenient location or funds for the Center? 15. Other comments: Name:_____________________________________________
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Thank you for completing this survey. This information will assist us in developing the best plan for senior services in our community. Your help is greatly appreciated! Barbara Sullivan, Denise Taylor, Janice Vickers, Barbara Driscoll, Cesar Ito, Kellie and Michael Puestow Please return your survey as soon as possible (by December 18th ) to: Barbara Sullivan, 20 Waterfront Drive, Apt. 324, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
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With the new year finally upon us, the holidays are now over and in the past. For some, it couldn’t have come quick enough; for others, they have turned into a nostalgic memory. As all the left over holiday decorations and candies are getting their final price cut, businesses are making way for spring merchandise. Yes, already, believe it or not, pastel eggs and adorable bunnies are making their way to the shelves, right next to the pool noodles and SPF 90 sun block. Just as new models of cars emerge every year, the same goes for the cabinet industry. Usave Premiere Showroom at 1919 Glynn Ave #48 is the locals’ source for cabinets, countertops and flooring. Usave constantly seeks out the latest, trendiest styles of cabinets and flooring. But they have to clear out last year’s models and inventory to make way for the new styles coming this spring. Feb. 21 through the 23, Usave is offering discounts up to 75 percent off and extending their hours Friday through Sunday. A huge tent sale, if you will.
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The Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Lighthouse Museum Store hosted a Fashion Show and Luncheon Nov. 16 at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center. Brian Justice of Tasteful Tempations catered the luncheon and the Museum Store, Evelyne Talman, Cloister Colleciton and J.McLaughlin supplied fashion and accessories for the event. (Photos by Becky Derrick)
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The Big Read, a community-wide reading initiative organized by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities, will focus on Charles Portis’s classic western tale, True Grit. Since it’s publication in 1968, the book by one of America’s foremost comic writers has enchanted all ages with its tale of the Mattie Ross, a 14-year-old bent on avenging her father’s murder by a man named Tom Chaney. She enlists a down-at-the-heels, one-eyed Federal marshal named Rooster Cogburn to help her find the coward who shot her father and robbed him of his life, his horse, and $150 in cash money. A classic tale of the Wild West with plenty of humor thrown in, True Grit will come to life with a series of events designed to reintroduce this eccentric tale of good oldfashioned American hard-headedness to fans old and new. The month-long celebration of True Grit will kick off Feb. 7 with an Old West Fest that will transform Downtown Brunswick with western art, campfires, square dancing and a screening of the 2010 film version of True Grit. The 1969 version featuring the immortal John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn will show at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Both movies will screen at the Historic Ritz Theatre. Keep an eye on goldenislesarts.org for details about other Big Read events through March 8. The Big Read is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Just the Facts BY ANNA FERGUSON HALL
In case you were curious, June is the most popular month to get married. About one in four couples tie the knot in a destination setting. Thanks to the holiday spirit, December is the top month to get engaged. And blue - it’s the top-ranked hue for wedding décor. Want to know more about the inner workings and rankings of the (very large) wedding industry in America? Read on for fun facts and stats associated with The Big Day. (Numbers based on results of local interviews, as well as results from the 2012 TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com bridal survey.)
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$ 150 Average amount spent on an engagement ring
28,427
Average amount spent on a stateside wedding
Average number of weddings performed at the Glynn County Courthouse each year
$560 Average amount spent on a wedding cake in the U.S.
Average number of wedding cakes sold each year from Brunswick’s Holloway’s Bakery
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The Nature Connection
JEKYLL’S LOVELY BONES B Y LY D I A T H O M P S O N
Every time that I work at the Jekyll Island Guest Information Center, someone comes in and asks, “Where is Driftwood Beach?” Sandy is a guest information specialist at the center who has lived in the Golden Isles all her life. She likes to remind folks that the area was once called “The Roots.” Yet others know the area as “the boneyard.” Most of the major barrier islands have boneyard beaches. The beach at the north end of Jekyll Island is now officially known as Driftwood Beach.
to the ocean. Remember this area is dynamic, constantly changing. It is hard to fathom the immense natural forces that are at work around us. The aim of this column is to give some perspective to where we live and play, our islands. One of the best examples of this ongoing shaping and reshaping between the ocean and the land is the north end of Jekyll, by whatever name you wish to call it. Whether Lydia Thompson is talking about birds, banding, or drawing birds, her major focus is to intertwine her bird studies and her art. Now she is pursuing her studies of birds & the art of the intaglio print. Preservation and conservation of bird habitats are her major concern. She is blogging at www.coastalgeorgiabirding-lydia.blogspot.com.
I was taught that the north ends of Georgia’s barrier islands loose sand and the south ends of Georgia’s barrier islands gain sand. In reality the process is a good deal more complicated. But let’s start with the simple fact that the area called “Driftwood Beach” is eroding. When the land is washed away, the forest of pines and oak are exposed. These trees topple onto the sand of the beach. The tide washes over the trees. The tiny creatures that have lived in the ocean grab hold of the trunks like barnacles. At the bases of these fallen trees are small tidal pools. On one of my walks, I came across some anemones in one of those pools. It is amazing to stand there and watch these sea creatures. That is just part of what is so fascinating about this area. It’s also a photographer’s playground. Get there as the sun rises and the gnarled skeletons of the trees give a frame to the colors of that sunrise. On gray days, the old bones of the relic trees create a sense of otherworldliness. But mind your tide chart: High tide means that the beach is underwater. Driftwood Beach has been named one of the most romantic beaches in the Southeast. A lot of couples choose to marry there because of its ethereal beauty. But if they thought about it a little more, they would find it the perfect place to build that marriage because this is the place where ocean joins with land. When brides telephone and ask about using Driftwood Beach for their weddings, I tell them to check the tide chart. My favorite website for tides is “saltwatertides. com.” This website will give you the tides for any day in the next twelve months. It also gives you the time of the sunrise or sunset. Also brides remember, the area is a beach; there are no reservations, and it is strictly first-come-first-served. I titled this column The Nature Connection for a reason. Our barrier islands are where the vast mysterious ocean meets the land. People love to come and play here, but these islands are not just land next
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The Dish
FOR THE LOVE OF LOBSTER B y B A R B A R A B A R T A , B A R B A R A J E A N ’ S R E S TA U R A N T
If they work on your neck why do they call it back surgery? Oops, I need to concentrate on this recipe and leave that business for a bit later. It’s about lobster. I haven’t met many people who don’t hold lobster as a sublime dining choice and I suspect that holds true for you too. I guess the question is which way is best and the answer to that is the same one we understand in the restaurant business: “The only expert on what you like is you.” We can’t order you to like something, or even beg you. It’s your decision. We can only hope that what we offer makes you happy and I really think this recipe will do just that. Is your favorite Boiled Lobster in the shell? Is it Lobster Rolls the New England way, or is it Lobster Salad, Lobster Newberg, Steak ‘n Lobster or any one of the countless other ways lobster is prepared and served? Mine and my husband Jim’s is the Lobster Bisque made from the recipe in my first cookbook. He tells everyone it’s the best recipe in our first and second cookbooks. He says it has everything – elegance, wonderful taste – and I absolutely agree, but I always add that it is also so simple to make. So easy that he and our oldest grandson, 13 at the time, made it for me when I was recovering from that back surgery that was on my neck. See, I actually connected that strange beginning but I still don’t understand calling surgical work on your neck back surgery ... . I had just gotten home from the hospital and was pretty much confined to bed. The grandsons were in town. I have to admit I was frustrated. They were all here and I couldn’t get up to cook, a passion I can never seem to satisfy, and this just made it worse. Jim understood and said that he and Howard, our oldest grandson, would take care of it. Then he announced that they were going to make Lobster Bisque from my first cookbook. I loved the idea of that soup but I began to think maybe I was kidding myself about how easy it was to make. Easy for me might not be the same for them. Yes, Jim can cook, but it is almost always the two of us together. I was in the bedroom when they came back from the store. They looked in and said they were ready to go and that I should relax (stay out of it?). I could hear them
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and I could smell the lobster as it cooked and most of the rest of it as it began to come together. They never asked me anything so finally I begged them to tell me how things were going. They obeyed reluctantly and when I was about to insert my supreme caution with this recipe they both said together, “Hey, we were very, very careful with the Pernod!” You will understand what they meant when you read the recipe, and by the way it must have been really easy because it was perfect! Barbara Jean’s is open 11AM Daily. 214 Mallery Street, St. Simons Island. 912-634-6500. www.barbarajeans.com
Lobster Bisque Serves 4 elegantly Ingredients: 4 lobster tails 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup finely diced onion 1/2 cup finely diced carrot 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup cognac 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup seafood stock or chicken broth 6 sprigs parsley 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs thyme 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 quart seafood stock or chicken stock 1 quart milk 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon tarragon 2 teaspoons Pernod 1 tablespoon sherry
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Split the lobster tails with a cleaver, remove the meat, dice and set aside. Cut the shells in half and place them and the 2 tablespoons butter in a large deep pan that has a cover. Add the veggies, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. SautĂŠ for about 5 minutes over medium heat or until the shells turn red. Add cognac and very carefully ignite the liquid. Immediately pour in the wine and 1 cup of stock, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter and whisk in the flour. Cook over medium heat until it bubbles. Add the 1 quart stock and milk. Cook while stirring constantly until the cream sauce thickens. Remove the shells, parsley, thyme and bay leaf from the pan. Add the cream sauce to the deep pan. Stir in the tomato paste, tarragon, Pernod and sherry. When mixture is hot, add the diced raw lobster, heavy cream and butter. Adjust the seasonings and serve.
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Par for the Course
TAKE THE THOUGHTFUL COURSE TO PAR BY ROB ELLIS, PGA DIRECTOR OF GOLF AND TENNIS, JEKYLL ISLAND GOLF CLUB
The first thing I want a student to look at from the tee is which side of the hole has more trouble. Obviously, there are some holes that are very tough and have trouble on both sides, but typically one side will be more troublesome than the other. Whichever side you decide has the most trouble, go to that side of the tee box to tee it up. This allows you to have a better view of the safe side of the hole you are trying to hit to. This thought process should be similar for every shot, whether it is a lay-up or an approach shot into the green. On an approach, if the flagstick is tucked on the left side of the green, the incorrect place to miss is to the left of the green. So you should aim towards the middle of the green, or away from the trouble. If you can avoid short-siding yourself on every green, you will have a much better opportunity to make par and avoid the big numbers. Another important aspect of course management is club selection. Most players have a good idea of how far they hit each club. That distance is when we make solid contact; unfortunately we only hit shots well a small percentage of the time. My suggestion is to take an extra club on every shot that you hit throughout the round. Not only will you swing more smoothly, because you know it is plenty of club, you will also avoid the common miss of coming up short. If you happen to hit it well, more than likely you will find yourself on the back of the green and not in too much trouble. Making smart choices throughout the round is the final obstacle that we must overcome. We all think that we can hit that miracle shot out of the trees from 200 yards. The smart play is to pitch out to your favorite yardage and try to make par the hard way and avoid making a big number. The biggest challenge is to accept that we hit a bad shot and take our consequence, not compound it by a making a poor choice. During your next round, make a point to simply put your ball back in play and don’t try to be a hero. We all hit bad shots during the course of a round – the question is how we choose to let them affect our game. Having a short memory and not getting upset when we make a poor swing are crucial in golf. Bad swings happen to all of us – bad decisions don’t have to, so be smart and think your way around the course. You’ll see better scores and have more fun. Please see your local PGA Professional for all of your course management and golf swing needs.
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Most of us do not swing like a Tour player, but there is one thing that we can all do the same as every player on Tour: course management. Course management refers to the way a golfer makes his/her way around the course. There are several aspects that we must consider in order to do this successfully. They include understanding course layout, club selection and decision making.
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Green Acres
WHERE THE SIDEWALK BEGINS BY AMANDA KIRKLAND
It’s that time of year again, the time when we’re all assaulted with deals for diet plans that will shrink us to that size we were so long ago or deals for the gym that we joined last year but quit going to because we just couldn’t find the time. Well, I’m here to offer you another deal, a deal too good to be true. A deal you just won’t be able to pass up. What if I told you that through your tax dollars you’re already paying for a fitness plan? That the plan includes scenic views of marshes, beaches and all the beauty that nature has to offer. That you truly can go at your own pace and no one cares if you show up in old sneakers and sweats. I haven’t even told you the best part! What if I told you that in most places here in the Golden Isles you can just step out of your front door and start your program? I’ll bet you think I’m making all of this up. I told you it would sound too good to be true. Well, it isn’t. Here in the Golden Isles we have (in my guesstimation) at least 50 miles of sidewalk. Sidewalk that just sits there on a daily basis waiting for us to decide we are ready to use it. Sidewalk that is very well maintained (in most places) by our county whether we step one foot on it or not.
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If you know me at all, you are well aware that I am doing my best to get our money’s worth out of these sidewalks. Whether my kids and I are biking to school or if I’m out for one of my runs, I pound the pavement at least a few times a day. I started using the sidewalk out of convenience. It was just so much easier to step outside than to get in a car and go to a gym. Now it’s become almost an obsession, really. I love to be outside and feel the sun beating down on me. I love to know that my bike or my legs can get me where I need to go and I don’t ever even have to turn on my big gas guzzling machine. Before you make any resolutions or even if you have, consider this. What I’m asking you to do requires no money that you don’t already pay and no commitment. Give it a try. Go outside. Go slow or fast, it doesn’t matter to me, just go. When you’re ready to map out a route, check out glynncounty.org for the bicycle and pedestrian path system. Amanda Kirkland is a Georgia girl who fell in love with a redneck and had five beautiful redneck children. She spends her days taking care of those five kids, about 25 cows, 100 chickens and a garden that has fed her family for at least three decades.
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Digressions of a Dilettante
MOVING ON AND MOVING MOUNTAINS BY BUD HEARN
It’s 2014. I recycle the dead Christmas tree, mothball the holiday decorations and tuck in Handel and his Messiah. Everything moves on. Barely ten hours into the new year of 2014 and I’m already a basket case. Why? Like Janus, January’s namesake, I’m looking both ways – one foot in the past and one in the future. I’m conflicted. I need to move on. Every year, the same. Drop this? Grab that? Which? I can’t decide. So what happens? Not much. Easier to wait for some deadline or emergency. They usually arrive. I check out last year’s resolutions, that ball-and-chain I hooked to myself. No good intention goes unpunished. All best-laid plans compete with the tyranny of the urgent. I find the list, all 98 of ‘em. It’s written on the inside flap of a Rolling Stone magazine.
“Be more specific,” I say. “OK. See this verse by Matthew? Says if you’re a mustard seed you can move mountains. I felt about as small as one in those days. Pity-party hang-ups. I needed two divorces; my wife and the past. I got both. Now I’m a mustard seed.” “Do you believe a mustard seed can move a mountain?” I ask with a laugh. “Amen, brother. Even Leroy can move mountains.” (Elwood proves insanity exists.) “Convince me,” I say.
I review it. Success in two. Not bad. I no longer say “wuz” and “fixin’ to.” Not a complete failure. The big one remains: Clean out the garage! It’s been on every list for nine years straight. It is my mountain to move. It mocks me, reminds me of an old girlfriend I couldn’t shake loose. Procrastination is my mountain – I’ll get to it tomorrow. My promise reeks of a shallow sincerity. Familiar? I postpone the job and visit my pal, Elwood. Moving mountains needs incentives. I lack even one. Since his “ex” left, Elwood lives with his dog. He’s the source of amusement and strange wisdom. He rides a bike backwards. Says he learned the trick from Pickrick, a former governor of Georgia. Safer to view life looking backwards, he says, like reading the end of a book first. It eliminates surprises.
“OK.” He goes out, moves his pickup by the back door. Leroy jumps up, barks incessantly. It goes on for 10 minutes without ceasing. “OK, dude, what are my options here? Beat the dog senseless or move the truck?” Elwood asks. I shrug. So he goes out, moves the truck. Leroy stops barking. They retreat to the chess table. “See? No problem. Dogs can move mountains. Even ants can move ‘em. Mountains are relative. Size is irrelevant,” Elwood says, grinning. “What’s your mountain?” “Haha, cleaning the garage. It’s that or divorce,” I say.
Elwood talks a lot to himself and to Leroy, his dog. Claims it’s a consequence of PTSD – post-traumatic stressful divorce. Today they’re playing chess. Bonding.
“Listen, for every mountain there’s a mountain mover. If you’re a mustard seed and join MSA, Mustard Seeds Anonymous, you’ll move mountains. Nothing’s impossible for a mustard seed,” he says with conviction.
“Hey, Elwood, whatcha doing?” I ask. “Reading Scripture, playing chess with Leroy,” he says.
Elwood and Leroy resume their chess game. I leave. Elwood lives on another planet. Who ever heard of a mustard seed mountain mover? One can’t make this stuff up.
“Dogs don’t play chess,” I say. Driving home, the cell rings. It’s Ricardo. I answer, “Holla, que pasa, amigo?” “Leroy does. Beat me twice today.” Leroy lies there like a stuffed animal, half asleep, one eye open, disinterested. “Explain this insanity,” I say. “Well, when it’s his move, I ask, ‘Knight or Pawn?’ He looks at me, nods one way or the other. It’s dog braille. I know the signs. We worked it out with a computer algorithm. Slick, huh?”
“Need dinero,” he says. “Wanna clean my garage?” I ask. I feel both of our mountains begin to move. Maybe there’s something to being a mustard seed after all. I swing by the pet shelter, buy a dog. It moves someone else’s mountain. No New Year’s resolutions for me. I’m simply moving on. Mountains will move. Good luck with yours. This year, I’m gonna teach my dog to play chess. Look out, Leroy!
Some things defy logic. I skip it and move on. “Is that your Bible? Sorta beat up, I’d say.” “Gideon. Found it in a fleabag motel. I was hiding from my second wife. Been a Godsend. It helps me move mountains. I give the Gideons money.”
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YOUR CREDIT IS CRUCIAL: A mortgage is a big deal. The lender risks a lot of money, and they have been increasingly cautious since the subprime mortgage debacle. To qualify for a mortgage, good credit is essential for most programs but there are loan programs available if you have less than stellar credit. First time home buyers: MILTON HALL - REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE NETWORK
If you’re a first-time home buyer, pay attention. You may qualify for a special mortgage. Sometimes these are extremely valuable, and sometimes they’re not. Make sure you are familiar with these programs and restrictions on these mortgages. Contact a local mortgage loan officer to discuss specific programs that are available to Georgia residents.
IF YOU’VE FOUND YOUR DREAM HOME: A 15- or 30-year fixed rate mortgage is generally the safest and best bet, especially if you expect to live in your house for more than 5 years or so. It’s easier to understand and compare a fixed rate mortgage when shopping and comparing quotes from different lenders.
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ROUGH LUXE DESIGN: THE NEW LOVE OF OLD ( Translation: Half Rough, Half Luxury)
BY VALARIE ZEH, VALARIE BRITZ INTERIOR DESIGN
VALARIE ZEH
A bit of rough, a lot of luxury (rough luxe), has been a hot trend for hotels and restaurants for some time. Now, it’s hitting our homes. If you think about it the look is far from new. It has been around for a while only recently gaining in popularity. One thing for sure, it is a very creative, out of the box look. When you try this juxtaposition you should definitely make it personal and tell your own story.
that one finds in an old building are actually very artful. This kind of art is only created through time. If decor is added, it should fit aesthetically with the time period of its surroundings. I could not agree more.
Repurposing or upcycling an old family heirloom into something more useful and youthful can be a special way of honoring past generations. There are lots of elements that compose this design aspect from modern furniture pieces, antiques, metal of any sort, rough hewn wood items, and especially salvaged finds. Basically, if it is old and unusual, its value can be priceless. My personal use of vintage is unconscious. The “eco” tendency is instinctual. Growing up I had to work with what I had which grew into a love for the renovation of particular items. The end result is to create something unique and quirky. For one thing, the sense of humor is a natural reflection of my design work. I am a firm believer that every project should have a conversation piece. This allows the demystification of any kind of serious design statement.
PHOTOS BY JOE LOEHLE
In the mix of vintage and new there’s a sense of memory and familiarity. The Dutch interior designer, Axel Vervoordt, is a master well known for rough luxury spaces. He claims that materials or patina
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HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERS SPY TECHNOLOGY FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY P R E P A R E D B Y S O U T H E A S T G E O R G I A H E A LT H S Y S T E M
Each year, more than 80,000 breast reconstruction surgeries are performed in the United States. Although it is a common and generally safe procedure, like any surgery, complications can occur. The state-of-the-art SPY® Elite imaging system, offered at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus, helps reduce the incidence of complications after breast reconstruction by helping surgeons to distinguish healthy tissue from tissue that is dying. Breast reconstruction occurs in stages and sometimes begins during the time of the mastectomy, which is called immediate reconstruction. After the diseased breast tissue is removed by the general surgeon, the plastic surgeon steps in to begin reconstruction which includes assessing the healthy tissue that remains. Even to the physician’s trained eye, skin tissue can look healthy and viable when it is not. Diane Bowen M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon, explains: “Using SPY technology is like having night vision goggles. Without them, you may have a sense of what is out there but you can’t actually see it with your naked eye. With SPY imaging, we can see the blood flow to the tissue in real-time and determine if the tissue is going to be healthy enough to survive. “There are so many advances in breast cancer surgery, general surgeons are using smaller incisions and skin-sparing procedures,” Diane says. “Once the breast cancer is removed, we can use the SPY imaging to see what is going on with the blood flow to the area.” To see the tissue, a dye is injected into the blood stream and a laser causes the dye to fluoresce. Then a special camera produces and records an image of where the dye is pulsing through the skin. Areas of skin that do not light up are marked and then removed before beginning reconstruction. Earlier this year, 44-year-old Roberta Lovett was a patient at Diane’s Waycross office, but after learning about the SPY imaging technology, she made the decision to have her skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction at Southeast Georgia Health System. “I researched it online and found out that if proper blood flow isn’t re-established, there can be complications later, including tissue necrosis. The SPY technology helps the physician see if there is proper
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blood flow, so this can be avoided,” she says. “Even the surgeons in Waycross said it was great technology, so I switched to Dr. Stephen Barrett at the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick hospital so that Dr. Bowen could use the SPY technology for my reconstruction. It really gave me a lot of confidence about the procedure and I was very happy with my decision.” ABOUT SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM
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CABARET 2014
A G A L A 1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY C E L E B R AT I O N
BY JENNIFER BROADUS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELIOT VANOTTEREN
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Back row standing – Bob O’Brien, Mary Bishop, Jim Bishop, Dennie McCrary, Patrick Parker, Elizabeth Freyer and Fred Freyer. Front row seated – Alice Keen, Gerry O’Brien, Frances McCrary, Dana Parker
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n the near horizon for residents of the Golden Isles is a special edition of The Symphony Society’s annual Cabaret gala. The Cloister Ballroom is the place to be on Feb. 8 for lovers of symphonic music to show their appreciation and support for the Coastal Symphony of Georgia and the Coastal Youth Symphony. The evening will begin with a glittering cocktail reception sponsored by the Men’s Committee and silent auction in the foyer of the Grand Ballroom. Champagne will be in order, followed by a three-course gourmet dinner served by The Cloister staff and accompanied by soloist Michael Hulett. Dinner will be followed by a very robust live auction and raffle drawing. Dancing to the sounds of the Jekyll Island Big Band will cap off the evening. Special surprises will delight guests throughout the evening.
A LITTLE HISTORY Elizabeth Freyer remembers when she had the idea of putting on a “fun party” to benefit Coastal Symphony of Georgia in 2005. At the time Elizabeth was president of the Symphony Board of Directors and the symphony was becoming an important part of social life in the Golden Isles. The board thought it would be fun, and could bring some needed cash into the organization’s coffers. Costs for four performances per year were escalating, and board members were worried that eventually they would exceed revenue from ticket sales and corporate sponsorships. The event was held at Retreat Clubhouse with Broadway singer Courtenay Collins as entertain
ment. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by an enthusiastic crowd of classical music lovers, who proclaimed: “This was great! Let’s do it again next year.” “Next year” the event moved to a huge tent on Sea Island because The Cloister was under reconstruction and the party had outgrown the boundaries of Retreat Ballroom. The musical group, Bella Voce, was such a hit they were invited back to the next event, now called “Cabaret.” Susannah Salvatore, who coordinated the event as Elizabeth’s right hand in 2005, served as the second chairman with a lot of help from many eager volunteers. Those volunteers saw the need for a formal organization to raise funds for the symphony; thus was born The Symphony Society, an affiliate of Coastal Symphony of Georgia Inc. and now a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Leslie Mattingly was elected as its first president and the fundraising was officially underway. Fast forward to November 2013: A photo shoot is underway in the lobby of The Cloister, which has hosted Cabaret in the Grand Ballroom since the tent year. Gathered to smile for the camera is a host of formally dressed folks who have served or are serving as Cabaret chairmen, committee members, or honorary chairmen. It is the perfect opportunity to get a historical perspective on the society’s premier fundraiser and one of the Golden Isles’ top social extravaganzas for the last nine-plus years. There is good reason for all the smiles: Cabaret 2014 is the 10th anniversary celebration. JA NUA RY/FEBRU ARY 2 0 1 4
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This year’s co-chairmen Sue Cansler and Lisa Martin are in high gear, planning their next work session and comparing notes on the auction items they have procured. The 2014 edition honors all the honorary chairmen of the event’s glorious history. They read like a “Who’s Who” of Golden Isles social and cultural life: 2005--John and Rixie Hendry 2006--Gary and Lori Colberg 2007--Jerry and Alice Keen 2008--Jim and Mary Bishop 2009--Dennie and Frances McCrary 2010--Reg and Diana Murphy and Patrick and Dana Parker 2011--Robert and Gerry O’Brien
YEARS OF MUSIC
2012--Mack and Leslie Mattingly and James and Anita Timmons 2013--Fred and Elizabeth Freyer
MORE HISTORY Barbara Sullivan, current President of Coastal Youth Symphony, which was founded in 2006, remembers that she enjoyed her two years as cabaret chairman more than any other event she has chaired. She and her able committee brought in a round center stage to showcase the entertainment, Bella Voce in 2007 and Frank Sinatra with Barbra Streisand (well, not really them), in 2008. There was a waiting list those pre-recession years with something like 400plus people crammed into the ballroom. Don Myers and Laura Cross McKinley chaired in 2009, adding their own touch with a female jazz singer from Kansas City who performed a Second Set post-Cabaret at the Red Barn, organized by Leslie Mattingly. Cabaret 2010 was the first to have a theme. Picture a supper club in the Art Deco era and you have it: Flappers with ropes of beads and gentlemen in spats. Mystery guests, lovingly created by society volunteers out of cardboard, welcomed the live guests. Dancing became part of the evening for the first time, an addition co-chairmen Sharon Medford and Marjorie Gruber were thrilled about. Co-Chairs Jennifer Broadus and Pamela Hamilton took guests to Gay Paris in 2011, transforming the ballroom with a moving replica of the Moulin
Rouge windmill and the Eiffel Tower. Dana Parker and Susan Imhoff were the perfect hostesses at Monte Carlo the following year and their James Bond theme was complete with Bond girls dancing behind the curtain. A trip to Venice, Italy, in 2013 inspired guests to wear a fantastic variety of Carnivale masques: They were greeted in the ballroom foyer by a large gondola covered in pigeons. The dulcet tones of Michael Hulett crooning “Volare!” were courtesy of cochairmen Dottie Fielder and Marjorie Gruber.
IT’S ALL ABOUT SUPPORTING THE SYMPHONIES Each of the years from its inception in 2005 Cabaret has generated funds through the generous donations of sponsors, patrons, donors and the purchase of items in the live and silent auctions. Since 2010 a cash raffle has brought in approximately $5,000 each year. Although memorable good times are recorded above, the real reason for Cabaret and the Golden Elephant Upscale Flea Market, the society’s other big fundraiser, is to benefit Coastal Symphony of Georgia and Coastal Youth Symphony. Since the initial party in 2005, nearly $800,000 has been donated to Coastal Symphony of Georgia as a direct result of these volunteer efforts. Keeping cultural enrichment and symphonic music alive in the Golden Isles is the goal.
For reservations and information about Cabaret 2014 presented by the Symphony Society on Feb. 8 at The Cloister on Sea Island visit: www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia. org. Cabaret reservations available online at $175 per guest. Patron Levels at $500, $750, $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000 also available. All proceeds for Cabaret 2014 benefit the Coastal Symphony of Georgia and the Coastal Youth Symphony.
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See the Coast by Mother Ship: Captain Gabby Charters Goes Where Few Have Gone Before
BY LAURA EARLY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CINDY DENNARD
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CAPT. GABBY DOCKED AT HAMPTON RIVER MARINA AT SUNSET, GETTING READY FOR AN ADVENTURE TO LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND THE NEXT MORNING.
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enturies-old live oaks twisting through a dense maritime forest, Spanish moss flowing in a sea breeze, historic mansions peeking out of the wild: this is the Georgia coast. Our coastline is a true treasure on the Eastern seaboard, largely having been spared from development. Among Georgia’s 13 major barrier islands, only four can be reached by car, leaving much of the history, culture, and ecosystems of the area intact. Between these barrier islands and the mainland lies nearly 400,000 acres of rich saltmarshes and meandering tidal creeks. This is one of the most productive ecosystems in all of North America and has been the livelihood of coastal communities for more than a thousand years from the days of Native Americans’ oyster roasts to the more recent days of shrimp trawlers and tourists. Georgia’s protected, gently sloping coast and large tidal range has created a four- to six-mile-wide maze of tidal waterways, Spartina grass, and marsh hammocks from Savannah south to the St. Marys River. Coupled with the fact that most of the magnificent barrier islands can only be reached by water, exploring by boat is arguably the best way to experience the wonders of the Georgia coast. The captain and crew behind Captain Gabby Charters have been doing this exact thing for over 50 years of combined experience. After guiding kayaking and camping trips over a large portion of the Geor-
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gia coast and local rivers, the need for a mother ship became undeniable. While there is plenty of water and wild landscapes, one thing the area lacks is legal camping spots. Hence, in 2006 the Capt. Gabby was born, or reborn, rather. The Capt. Gabby is a wooden shrimp trawler converted to kayak mother ship. With room for six passengers to sleep and eat on board, the mother ship allows paddlers and all adventurers to access those special, sometimes hard-to-reach spots. Hand-built in St. Augustine in 1977, this 42-footer was still a working shrimp boat out of Valona when it was purchased in 2006. “The renovation process was long and arduous, but also a ton of fun,” remembers co-owner and guide Cindy Dennard. With the advice and support from the local shrimping community, and from Captain Patrick Hagan and his family, the mother ship began to take shape. Raised the son of a shrimper, Patrick’s knowledge of the inner-workings of a shrimp boat allowed the team to do most of the renovations themselves. “(Patrick’s) family and his smarts are the reason that the whole thing happened,” Cindy says. “We never could have done it without them.” Refurbished with three staterooms, a full galley, rooftop deck, and
swim platform, the Capt. Gabby is ready for almost any adventure imaginable. It’s not uncommon, though, for a trip on the Capt. Gabby to be more than you could ever imagine. “It seems every time I wake up on the boat, something magical is happening,” guide Willy Hazlehurst says. On his latest trip while anchored in a creek behind Wassaw, Willy was awakened by the sound of a Bald Eagle, and as he opened his eyes and peered out the porthole next to his bunk, he saw an eagle perched on a tree across the creek. When he opened his eyes a little while later after having fallen back asleep, the first thing he saw was a Bald Eagle flying past with a huge stick. Shifting to get a better look, he saw the nest about 100 yards from the boat. Sharing the spectacle with the guests onboard, they witnessed the nest-building before the coffee had even been brewed.
The trip can be just as magical for passengers as it is for the seasoned crew. “(We) stopped in waterways calm enough to get out and swim and paddle board, and found ourselves surrounded by pods – close enough we could hear the dolphins ‘sneeze’,” remarked a guest in a recent review. The beauty of the Capt. Gabby and her crew is that they can put you right where you need to be to make the most of your day, whether it’s a prime fishing spot, an inland hike through the maritime forest, or a paddle through a meandering tidal creek. “With the boat, you can paddle downwind and have the boat pick you up. No paddling upwind,” recent guest Judy Perkins says.
KAYAKS AT THE SWIM PLATFORM, READY TO BE LAUNCHED.
PHOTO BY LAURA EARLY
CAPTAIN PATRICK HAGAN PREPARING A TRADITIONAL LOW COUNTRY BOIL.
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“The endless sweep of marsh changing colors throughout the year is addictive and good for my soul.” –Cindy Dennard
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After a day full of adventure, there is nothing better than watching the sunset over the marsh from the rooftop deck while dinner is prepared in the galley below. The Capt. Gabby hasn’t gotten too far from her roots, and there is no doubt the crew will cook up any fresh catch of the day, especially sweet Georgia shrimp. While casting a line from the decks of the Capt. Gabby isn’t a bad idea, exploring a little further into the marshes may get you closer to the action. During the tides that occasionally flood the high marsh, a thrilling hunt for redfish ensues as they move in to take advantage of fiddler crabs. “You have to be really sneaky,” Willy says, as he walks through the marsh with an eye out for tailing reds. If he spots one, he’ll sight cast in front of the fish, hoping to entice it. “When an 18- to 35-inch fish is in less than a foot of water, it’s cool to see them just take off,” Willy says about hooking one of these reds.
“I think a lot of folks along the coast appreciate that we are trying to keep our roots as a shrimp boat alive, but are also using our boat in a new and exciting way,” says Cindy. Since the Capt. Gabby has gotten her second wind, she has spent several years adventuring in the coastal waters, venturing up the Altamaha River and to eight of the barrier islands. She will spend many more years sharing her captain and crew’s love of this amazing coast with her passengers, and plans to add the Satilla River and Cumberland Island to her repertoire this summer. Trip options range from three hours to multiple days, and include sunset dinner cruises, daytrips, and overnight paddling and fishing excursions. For more information on these unique charters, visit www.captgabby.com.
L a u ra E a r ly i s a n a t u r e e n t h u s i a s t wh o f e l l i n l o v e w i t h t h e G e o rg i a c o a s t s e v e ra l y e a r s a g o a s a s e a t u r t l e t e ch n i c i a n . C u r r e n t ly, s h e i s w o rk i n g a s a n a t u ra l i s t o n L i t t l e S t . S i m o n s I s l a n d , p r o m o t i n g n a t u r e a p p r e c i a t i o n a n d c o n s e r va t i o n t h r o u g h w i l d e x p e r i e n c e s a n d o u t d o o r e d u c a t i o n .
WILLY HAZLEHURST AND PATRICK HAGAN IN THE WHEEL HOUSE, WHICH IS THE SAME WHEEL HOUSE FROM THE SHRIMPING DAYS.
WILLY HAZLEHURST WITH A BEAUTIFUL REDFISH.
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BY JAMES FILES | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNALIESE FILES Sometimes, whether your week has been exceptionally boring or insanely hectic, it seems that the only cure may be a night on the town. If the form of fun you seek involves food, music or dance, there is a good chance that you are going to spend at least a few moments talking to a bartender. I sat down with three of the best in the area to get their perspective on their trade, their drinks and life in general.
can be replaced by a vending machine. A good bartender can be replaced by a social worker, a business manager, a master of ceremonies, a security camera, a SWAT team, and a vending machine.
First off, why bartenders and not mixologists?
(Since all these bartenders are protective of their clients’ privacy most of the quotes in this piece will be without attribution. Sometimes they are directly from one of the bartenders, others will be a fusion of comments, always to the end of preserving patron privacy.)
A mixologist is a person who can mix the perfect martini (according to the recipe) every time. A bartender is someone who can fix the drink the way you tell him and manage the room at the same time. A mixologist
“Knowing how to pour a drink has nothing to do with being a bartender. Knowing how to handle people is what it is all about.”
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“Lots of times I meet someone in public and they hide their face and look the other way. I understand. I may not even remember why they are ashamed, but I understand.” It isn’t the bartender you need to worry about giving up the details of your night on the town, it is your friend’s cell phone. Getting personally identifiable info out of one of the bartenders is like pulling teeth.
each of the bartenders I interviewed for this article works in a bar that has a lot of regulars. These folks form a community that helps each other and the bartender keep their favorite watering hole a good place to visit. We aren’t talking “barflies” here, but responsible folks who like to relax with a few and know their limits. As one of them told me while I was waiting to interview the bartender “These folks are like family to me.” He explained that he had lost his wife shortly after the two of them moved down here. It was the folks in the bar that helped him get over losing “the love of his life.”
“I’m not paid for what I remember. I’m paid for what I forget.” Just because your bartender won’t tell on you is not a good reason to get out of control when you go to a bar. After a particularly crazy night, one of the bartenders was called at home by the boss looking for a bracelet. “No bracelet, but be sure and call back if someone calls looking for their dignity.” Each of these bartenders is tasked with making drinks for hundreds of people each week. They have to get the drink right, make sure the patron is of legal age, and make sure that the last drink they pour doesn’t turn a happy partier into a slobbering drunk. “Some times I see them practicing their words. They will straighten up as much as they can and then recite the words. Then I ask them if they think it is hot in here and they lose it.” Every one of these bartenders wants you to have a good time if you are of legal age. But that doesn’t mean they like the dram shop law that penalizes the bartender and the bar if someone causes an accident while under the influence. Each of them fear the guy who comes in after leaving another bar, or getting lit at home, pretends to be straight, orders one drink and hits the road loaded. “If some idiot hits you while talking on the phone, you don’t get to sue the guy who sold him the phone. Where is the personal responsibility in that?”
Kids love to tell about slipping into such and such bar with their fake I Ds but none of the bartenders thought it the least bit funny. “I saw our doorman and a fellow bartender leave in handcuffs. I don’t care how good a friend you are, I am not serving anyone underage.” That doesn’t mean they don’t like kids. On the contrary, they all have families and want to protect them. In each of the bars, early in the evening, kids are welcome to come in with their parents and eat or play their video games. “That right, Blue?” says one of the bartenders to my friend who visited his bar daily with his father at 14. The nickname “Blue” came from the blue light on the video game he was always playing while his father was visiting with his friends. Your bartender can help you decide what to drink but not with a line of people behind you. Come early and sit down at the bar and talk to the bartender about what you like to eat and what tastes suit you. These folks know the different alcohols and which “premium” brands are worth the up charge. They also understand that most of us are a bit intimidated by all the choices and brands. The same principle applies to finding new friends in a bar. Come early and get to know the regulars and the bartender, it is worth the investment. “On-line dating has nothing on bartenders. Bartenders know who people are, not just who they say they are. Also, a bartender’s introduction can remove the creepy factor....unless you are a creep.”
That doesn’t mean that they want to “over serve”. Drunks are hard to deal with, make messes they can’t clean up and cause problems. Fortunately
THREE IMPORTANT RULES • If you want a double, order a double. Don’t say, “Make it strong and I will leave a big tip.” When you tried to cut the owner out of what was rightly his, you identified yourself as a user....and a weak tipper. • Unless your bartender is a St Bernard with a keg of rum tied to it’s collar, don’t whistle or yell for service. They will get to you as soon as possible. • In today’s world waitresses and bartenders work either wholly or partially for tips. Their checks often only tell them how much the employer estimates they owe the government for the tips they might have received. If you stiff a server, they actually have to pay Uncle Sam for the privilege of waiting on you. If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to go out.
James Files graduated from Glynn Academy in 1969. He has a degree in Biology Education from Memphis State and taught Biology and Chemistry before going into industry, doing research for Union Carbide and Dow Chemical. He is now retired, living in Belleville with his wife. He occasionally works on the Lady Jane (shrimpcruise.com) as a naturalist talking to folks about the critters that live within the Marshes of Glynn.
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The Bartenders and the Bars..
Travis Payne, Tipsy McSway’s, 1414 Newcastle St, Brunswick:
Tipsy’s has a menu featuring burgers, salads and fish, locally and organically sourced when possible. Live music Thursday through Saturday and open mic or trivia games on other nights.
him. That is, a place where folks can feel at home and that features live music. With Tipsy’s having an emphasis on food, specialty drinks are an
Travis grew up in this area and got his start tending bar working with his mom at the Sea Palms resort. Like Mr Bojangles, he has traveled “throughout the South” working in Louisville, Ky., Charleston, S.C., New Orleans and is now back where he started. He describes Tipsy’s as a bar he would go to if he didn’t work there. An aspiring musician, he would love to be touring with his band, but if that doesn’t work out, he would like to open a bar much like the one that employs
easy fit. Travis recommends his version of a margarita. He avoids the tartness that puts some folks off the drink by using orange juice along with the lime. For this time of year he also recommends a pumpkin pie martini. He uses vodka, Irish cream and pumpkin pie liqueur to produce a drink that tastes a good bit like a milkshake with a kick. Not at all the drink for the designated driver.
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Bryan Bell,
Marsh Point Bar and Grill, 253 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island: Most folks don’t even know about this bar although it has been in its current location for longer than either of the others featured in this article. It was described to me as “The Cheers of the Island” and Bryan the owner/bartender embraces that title, pointing out that they even have their own “Norm.” Although Bryan’s philosophy of bartending is “Run the show, don’t be the show,” his wit makes it hard for him to hide. Where the other two bars have a lot of activity to distract you, when you go to Marsh Point, you join Bryan and his friends. The community is strong and tight, and to join it, you must pass muster, not the other way around. Conversation and community are the draw and where the other two bars would swing into action to accommodate a tour bus, Bryan and his folks might
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well see it as an interruption to their evening. Where other bars have smoking areas to one side of the bar or outside, at Marsh Point the nonsmokers are the ones who must sit on the porch. Once a week Bryan prepares a special meal for his patrons. When it is served the patron will find it comparable to a meal served in many “fine dining establishments” but without the fuss or high price. Bryan doesn’t “feature” drinks at all. His patrons know what they want and Bryan serves it up the way they like it. His bar is small enough that he can provide personalized service for each, from mixing their drinks the way they want them to knowing exactly when they have had enough.
Annaliese Files,
Ziggy Mahoney’s, 206 Retreat Village, St Simons Island:
Ziggy’s is a place to party on the weekend. Early in the evening you find an older crowd line-dancing and shagging to the oldies. At about 10 p.m., the crowd starts to shift such that by 11 very few of the over 50s are left and the place is hopping and popping with the younger set. Annaliese was born here in Brunswick but grew up near Charleston, W.V. Her first bartending job was at Olive Garden. While attending art school in San Francisco, she helped support herself by working at the Silver Cloud, a karaoke bar more famed for its music than its food. She started working for Ziggy’s “under the tree” at Benny’s Red Barn and
moved with it to its current location. She is using her salary at Ziggy’s to repay her student loans and launch Studio Pixel Pop. With the party crowd at Ziggy’s, although they serve food, the focus is on the drinks. They feature a “Ziggy’s punch” that reflects the tropical flavor of the bar. However, for those who want to dance all night, Annaliese recommends the “Vegas Bomb,” a potent mix of Canadian whiskey, peach schnapps and Malibu Rum served up in Red Bull.
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August York BY CYLE LEWIS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTOR HUCKABEE
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he music of August York is as unique and varied as the backstory of its members. Weaving Jazz, Big Band and Vaudeville with Indie Folk and even a touch of Post-Rock, the husband and wife duo of McKendree and Rachel Tucker put some surprising twists on familiar sounds. The son of St. Simons Island pastor Mack Tucker of North Island Church and artist Alyson Tucker, McKendree grew up surrounded by music and creativity was always encouraged. Attending church as his parents led worship at Christian Renewal, McKendree had every opportunity to learn the craft. “Whenever I showed the slightest interest, Dad was there ready to teach me,” McKendree explains. “I’m very thankful for that.” Many locals will remember him for his time on-stage at the Gathering Place, or around-town performances with sister, Bethany Tucker Presten. After locally releasing three CDs with his band, Leviticai, McKendree made the move to Nashville, releasing two solo worship CDs, as well as touring, co-writing, and doing studio work with the likes of SonicFlood, Britt Nicole, Know Hope Collective (a side project of Audio Adrenaline), and a number of LeCrae’s Reach Records artists. Following a similar path, Rachel, the other half of the team, is the youngest daughter of Bible teachers, authors and musicians James and Michal Ann Goll. “My mother was a trained contralto with perfect pitch, and Dad was also a singer and a vocal arranger,” she says. Her partnership with McKendree touches on those earliest experiences. “Some of my fondest memories are of Mom on piano, my parents singing beautiful harmonies together. I remember hoping I could do that one day as well.” McKendree recalls first learning of Rachel, then a songwriting major at Belmont University in Nashville. He heard her sing, and his curiosity was sparked. “It put me in a trance. Her jazzy sound was reminiscent of 1920s music, and I could hardly wait to meet her and hopefully record with her.” The two met at church, and soon McKendree was singing with her in the studio. “Our sounds meshed so well,
not to mention that she’s beautiful in every way, so falling in love was inevitable.” Likewise, Rachel recalls being struck by McKendree’s broad talent, from music, production, performance, and songwriting. “He could make magic happen,” Rachel says. The title of their debut CD - This is How We Met - is somewhat selfexplanatory. It’s an exploration of relationships and genres revolving around the freshly married couple. It’s not explicitly spiritual music, as some might expect. “We were really just trying to figure out who we were together, as artists. It was new territory for us,” McKendree says. They have since released a Christmas e.p., Falling Back Home, three music videos, one single from their forthcoming Alright Already, and Swimming Upstream, due this Spring. That forthcoming release sprung out of a very successful campaign on Kickstarter.com where they raised almost a thousand dollars more than their $7,000 goal. Produced by Mitch Dane – particularly of note for his Grammy Award-winning work with Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath – Swimming Upstream is lyrically and stylistically the answer to questions asked by their debut. This is what August York is supposed to sound like. “Mitch initially contacted us,” McKendree says, clearly honored by the initiative. “We love his work on several of Jars of Clay’s albums, and especially on Jenny & Tyler’s Open Doors.” With an all-star cast of players, Mitch breathed life into McKendree and Rachel’s existing vision. “We could tell he really understood our music and the direction we wanted to take for the new record,” McKendree says. “It just made sense.” McKendree and Rachel are excited about taking these new songs on the road. “Our last tour took us through New York City, Philly and D.C., and people responded well to the new songs. We’re hoping to revisit old friends and make some new ones as well in 2014.” For updates on all things August York and their new CD go to http:// www.AugustYork.com/ Living a patchwork life, Cyle Lewis is a blogger at www.CyleAugusta.com, where she tells stories of songwriting, making music with her husband, family life, thrifting, photography, crafting, loving kiddos and spreading hope.
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Mandy Thompson BY CYLE LEWIS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE LOEHLE
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andy Thompson is fiercely authentic, not only possessing authenticity but pursuing it, and aiding others in cultivating it just as devotedly as she develops her own skills. If you follow her via social media you’ll quickly learn that Mandy is on a quest as an artist. “When you look at my work, I invite you to take a look at your own life, at your own cracked and smeared messes. I believe you will see beauty even there,” she says. As a child, Mandy was an artist in every rite, taking private lessons and filling her elective spaces with visual art instruction. She even garnered a few awards. “Creating art soothed and calmed me as a child and brought about a centeredness that flowed into my teenage years.” Originally intending to continue her pursuit of art in college, that all changed. “I halted this ‘silly childhood dream’ and chose instead to pursue a ‘practical career,’” she says. Thoughtfully exploring why she allowed her art to die, she says: “I was skilled at drawing and pursued photo-realistic drawing, often coming close to depicting real life almost perfectly but, in my opinion, my pieces were still flawed and I couldn’t get past the parts of my drawings that weren’t perfectly aligned with reality. The symbolic aspect of ceasing to be an artist was that I was giving up on perfection.” Mandy can be described as highly motivated, even driven, and very structured in how she handles her creative time and directs her energies. In 2005, while her husband, Drew, was taking seminary courses in Boston, she created a popular online presence chronicling her daily musings via blog. From there she stepped into songwriting and committed to writing 100 songs one year, making it a public journey. Many creatives found inspiration in her public commitment to developing her own creative side. Next was iPhonopraphy – experimenting with cutting edge iPhone apps to create layered and textured photos in such an artful way that others often inquired of her methods. An appropriate title for Mandy might be “Influencer.” “I distinctly remember a convo with Drew,” Mandy says. “He suspected my foray with digital photo editing would be a quick bridge back into visual art. Wow was he right!”
During a season of depression, Mandy recalls that defining day when her therapist referred to her ways of interpreting the world as “the ways of the artist.” The mere mention of the word “artist” caught her by surprise. It was a rebirth of sorts. “I brushed the dust off my childhood art supplies, started an art budget and embarked on a journey called ‘Art Journaling.’ I found release and energy from the combination of words, paint, textures and layers. It was journaling, but with more than words and paper. It was my way of processing things as I came face-to-face with my imperfections.” It is her battle against perfectionism that results in some of her favorite work. “When I feel it coming on I do something destructive in direct defiance of perfectionism. I usually rip something or smear something or splatter something or rough-up something and then it comes alive. Happens every time,” she says. Art Journalism was her safe place to be imperfect. “I was able to face my flaws and weaknesses, embracing parts of myself that I was unsure of, enabling myself to be fully ‘me’ without the risk.” It wasn’t long before Mandy was teaching others these tools, and for the journal pages to turn into full-blown canvases, then even larger canvases, then commissions and showings. Mandy can now admit it: “I am an artist at my very core.” Mandy had her art debut, titled “Textures,” at the Brunswick Library on Nov. 1, 2013 “You will find an unmistakable background of heavy texture. It is my way of saying that there are many cracks in the logic of life, bumps and scratches and dents in our journey, but we are on a beautiful and lively road. My message is ultimately one of harmony, reconciliation, and hope. My message is this: life is not without pain, but it is also not without beauty.” For more information about Mandy, her art, and future showings, visit http://www.MandyThompson.com, or to peruse and purchase prints visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/MandyThompsonArt. Living a patchwork life, Cyle Lewis is a blogger at www.CyleAugusta.com, where she tells stories of songwriting, making music with her husband, family life, thrifting, photography, crafting, loving kiddos and spreading hope.
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Jeannie Wade and Lynn Wade Nazzaro BY AMY CARTER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE LOEHLE
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ynn Wade Nazzaro has some tall heels to fill as chair of the 61st annual Tour of Homes hosted by the Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church. If you’re counting, that’s 60 women who’ve preceded her as the belle of the tour, but one in particular – her own mother – has set the the bar for which all other tour chairs aim. Twenty-three years ago, Jeannie Wade presided over the single most successful Tour of Homes to date, a tour that stands in the record books for generating a net profit of nearly $40,000 after expenses, a profit given entirely to charity and to church programs. This is Lynn’s year to bring the family magic to the perenially popular tour of homes and historic sites on St. Simons and Sea Island. Following in her mother’s footsteps has taken Lynn through every possible job an ECW member can have since the Wades joined Christ Church in 1986. In fact, Lynn chairing the tour wasn’t so much a matter of if as when. “It’s time you did it,” Jeannie teases her daughter. While mother and daughter acknowledge the enormity of the responsibility a tour chair shoulders, Lynn says she’s not nervous. “She’s (Jeannie) been doing so much in the church since I was young. I’ve been around it so much it doesn’t feel strange to me,” Lynn says. Jeannie raised Lynn as she herself was reared on a Bacon County farm, the baby of seven children and one of only two girls. Church was the heart of the community’s social life. “Scripture says if you come up in the church you’re less likely to venture away, and if you do you’re more likely to wake up one day and say, ‘Hey, wait, this isn’t working,’” Jeannie says. It’s a different world in many ways, not only from Jeannie’s childhood but even from her own year chairing the tour of homes two decades ago. The tour still owes its success to the voyeur in all of us. We all love to see how the other half lives, whether it’s the neighbor across the street or the millionaire across the marsh. Jeannie’s 1991 tour owed its success in large part to the wow factor offered by the home that the late Carly Zell had just built on Sea Island. With all the best technology money could buy for the
home – a hidden projector and retractable movie screen above the bed! – the tour now, as then, is built to amaze. As such the tour’s organizers must work to find local homes with that something special to attract more tour-goers. “Nowadays it’s not just a pool but a pool that’s half inside and half out of the house,” Lynn says. “It’s getting to the point where you’re going to have to have a shark pool next to the swimming pool,” she adds, only half in jest. Having homes on Sea Island – there are three on this year’s tour – ensures lots of interest, she says, because the island is now gated and access is limited. The cost of putting on the tour has risen as a result, since the church must secure buses to transport tour-goers to Sea Island homes. Fortunately, the church has a priceless supply of labor in the hundreds of church members who volunteer to make every tour run smoothly. The chair is only as good as her committee and her volunteers, Jeannie reminds her daughter, and Christ Church has some of the best. See for yourself on tour day, March 15.
The 61st Annual Christ Church Tour of Homes... will be March 15. Tickets are $40 in advance; $45 on the day of the tour. Purchase online any time at www.christchurchtourofhomes.org and in local retail outlets beginning March 1. This year’s tour will include living history reenactments at the graves of a few of the Golden Isles’ most famous residents in the Christ Church Graveyard from 10 a.m. until noon on tour day. The tour will include six houses – three on St. Simons and three on Sea Island – as well as traditional historic stops including Christ Church itself.
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Consultations Cardiac & Vascular Ultrasound Cardiac Catheterization Pacemaker Implantation & Follow-Up Analysis Exercise & Chemical Stress Testing Nuclear Imaging Hypertension &Watkins, Cholesterol Management Dr. Lana Skelton, MD, FACC Dr. Mark MD, FACC Dr. Michael Butler, MD, FACC Dr. James Heery, MD, FACC Cardiac Stenting WeAppointments are proudbyto announce the referral ACCREDITATION Most appointments can betoaccommodated We are proud announce the within a 24-hour period ACCREDITATION of our Echo and Nuclear laboratories. Dr. Lana Skelton, MD, FACC
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3226-A Hampton Ave. (912)264-0760 Appointments by referral
Services include:
• Comprehensive eye exams • Disease diagnosis and management • Contact Lenses • Complete Optical Services
Located on Demere Rd, across from the farmer’s market Most insurances accepted, including VSP, EyeMed
Eye Care for All Ages
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visit us At: www.coastal-cardiology.com Consultations*Cardiac & Vascular Ultrasound*Cardiac Catheterization
Appointments by referral *Pacemaker implantation & follow-up analysis *Exercise & Chemical stress testing *Nuclear imaging *Hypertension & Cholesterol management Consultations*Cardiac & Vascular Ultrasound*Cardiac Catheterization *Cardiac stenting analysis *Exercise & Chemical *Pacemaker implantation & follow-up Most appointments can be accommodated a Cardiologist 24-hour period lana S. Skelton Md, FAcc - Boardwithin Certified stress testing *Nuclear imaging *Hypertension & Cholesterol management Mark T. Watkins Md, FAcc Board Certified Cardiologist *Cardiac stenting **Coastal Cardiology – Glynn County’s only ICANL and ICAEL
Most appointments can be accommodated withinCardiology a 24-hour period Michael H. Butler - Board Certified Cardiologist accredited laboratory.& Interventional James M. Heery Md, FAcc - Board Certified Cardiologist Jerry– rose, **Coastal Cardiology Glynn PA-c County’s only ICANL and ICAEL Shannonaccredited Hemenway, APrn laboratory. Glynn County’s only ICANL and ICAEL accredited laboratory.
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Do you shop local? If not, we’d like to take this opportunity to show you what you’re missing! It’s good for the local economy, good for your friends and neighbors, and good for yourself. We’re highlighting the sights of the holidays, but you can find fabulous things at great prices all year long right here at home. What Island N a t u r a l M a r k et s a y s
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Two Friends Marks Two Years Two Friends held a very festive anniversary celebration to kick off the holiday season in Redfern Village. Marti Tolleson and her staff know how to party like Southern Belles, and young Sam Simpson, a budding entrepreneur with family ties to the area, offered a gentleman’s touch with his Southern Anchor clothing line. (Photos by Becky Derrick and Marti Tolleson)
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Hearing for Life, Life in Balance.™ If you’re experiencing losses in hearing or balance, get diagnosed and treated correctly with the sound advice of Southeast Georgia’s only licensed Doctor of Audiology, Dr. Eric T. Linert. You may not need a hearing device, but if you do, trust the audiologists at Advanced Hearing & Balance Center to fit you with a superior, affordable solution from among several brands. An approved provider for most insurance plans, third party payers and Medicare, you’re treated like a patient, not a sales prospect.
If you have hearing loss, see a hearing doctor. Ask your physician to refer you to: Dr. Eric T. Linert Dr. Kimberly S. Joiner
NEW LOCATION! We’ve moved to better serve your medical needs!
Southeast Georgia Health System Medical Plaza ADVANCED 3025 Shrine Road Suite 490 HEARING & BALANCE CENTER
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Learn about hearing loss at: www.HearingBalanceCenters.com Volunteer caregiver: Coastal Medical Access Project & Georgia Lions Lighthouse Project
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for ADVANCED HEARING & BALANCE CENTER Michael Linert (952) 996-0142 mlcommunications1@gmail.com
The Golden Isles’ Premier Continuing Care Retirement Community 136 Marsh’s Edge Lane • St. Simons Island, GA 31522 • 912-291-2000
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665 Scranton Road
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Since 1994, Flo and her son, Tommy, have been serving the best Southern-style cuisine at The 4th of May Cafe in the Pier Village. Daily specials include freshly made entrees, overstuffed sandwiches, delicious seafood fare, BBQ, scrumptious salads, bread baked daily, a huge variety of home cooked vegetables and the best desserts in Coastal Georgia.
Ole Times Country Buffet is “Home Cookin’ the Way Mama Does It!” Voted #1 in Southern Cooking and Best Country Buffet in South Georgia and North Florida for the last eight years running.
SONNY’S REAL PIT BAR-B-Q 5328 New Jesup Hwy Brunswick 912-264-9184
Offering the very best authentic southern Bar-B-Q and fast, friendly service every time you visit. Sonny’s is the biggest name in Bar-B-Q and operates in nine states. Success is great, but after 40 years, it’s still about “Feel Good Bar-B-Q.” www.sonnysbbq.com
DRIFTWOOD BISTRO 1175 N Beachview Dr. Jekyll Island 912-635-3588
The Driftwood Bistro, serving Low Country Cuisine, offers specialties such as meatloaf, stuffed flounder, herb crusted pork tenderloin and fried, grilled or blackened Wild Georgia Shrimp. Great selection of vegetables, specialty sandwiches and salads.
COASTAL KITCHEN 102 Marina Drive St. Simons Island 912-638-7790
The closest table to the water without getting wet! From house-made lobster ravioli, crab-stuffed flounder, wild Georgia shrimp and grits and house-made ice cream to the best fried oysters you have ever put in your mouth.
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Brunswick’s best locally owned restaurant, Zachry’s Seafood & Steak features wild Georgia shrimp, oysters on the half shell, fresh seafood delivered daily, certified Angus beef, and much more. Daily lunch and dinner specials available, plus we offer a full service bar with happy hour Monday through Friday.
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The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge, St. Simons Island’s only oceanview rooftop restaurant. Whether you choose to dine on our spectacular outdoor oceanview terrace or in our enclosed premium lounge, there is no other St. Simons Island restaurant that compares to The Rooftop. www.therooftopssi.com.
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The Courtyard at Crane, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s casual fine dining option, is located in the center courtyard and loggia of the historic Crane Cottage. The chef’s unique menu is complemented by an outstanding wine list. Guests are offered the option of dining inside or outside. Come savor exquisite al fresco ambiance and world-class cuisine in a beautiful and historic atmosphere.
371 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island 912-635-5155
The Jekyll Island Club Grand Dining Room, the hotel’s full service restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and famous Sunday Brunch. The á-la carte menu features continental cuisine specializing in seafood, gourmet specials and authentic Southern fare. Victorian tea is offered daily from 4-5pm. The Club pianist complements evening dining and Sunday Brunch.
ZANGLA’S TRATTORIA 100 Cary Street
Brunswick
Matt Zangla and his family have operated dining establishments locally for 26 years. Open for lunch and dinner, Zangla’s offers moderately priced, made from scratch, absolutely delicious authentic Italian pizzas, pastas, calzones, sandwiches on homemade rolls, appetizers and crisp fresh salads in a casual atmosphere.
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Grandy’s began with the understanding that there’s something about that Country Fried Steak your grandma used to make that makes each bite taste like home. We strive to make sure that feeling comes through with each meal we serve. Delicious, lickyour-fingers, homestyle goodness for people who love real, no-nonsense comfort food. It’s just plain good for your soul.
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The Reserve at Demere 3 bed 2.5 bath new construction townhomes, finished out with custom upgrades including ceramic tile and hardwood floors, granite countertops, custom kitchen cabinets, all appliances, 9 ft. ceilings, single car garage, patio and more. Lake views & oversized swimming pool. Close to the beach, shopping and dining. Now taking reservations on Phase 1. $199,000-$239,900
104 Southern Oaks Lane 4/3.5. 3400 Sq Ft. $389,900. Southern Oaks Plantation Brand new construction in a wonderful location at an awesome value!
106 Atlantic 127 Shipmaster Drive Oak Grove Island 4/3.5. 3650 Sq Ft. $429,900. Gated com- 3/2.5/1559 Sq Ft. $219,900. New construction! Hardy plank and brick exteriors with top notch munity in North Glynn County. Gorgeous interior details, hardwood flooring, granite lagoon lot with gated swimming pool. counter tops, tile flooring, custom cabinets, Deep water access to a community dock. tray ceilings & arched entryways & doorways.
11 Club Cove 121 Satilla Sands Drive New Construction home in Sea Palms 1466 Sq Ft for $139,900. Gated Community Community for ONLY $369,900. Home will be in West Glynn County. New construction situated on a gorgeous lot on the golf course. home has endless upgrades and comes 4/3 2210 Sq Ft. Oversized master suite, vaulted with use of a free interior decorator. ceilings, exquisite crown molding in all living areas, formal dining and much more.
122 Foxcreek Blvd. 4/4.5. 4000 Sq Ft. $530,000. Gated community in West Glynn County. 10 Minutes from Shopping, restaurants and 5 mins from schools. Many custom upgrades and is one of a kind. Gorgeous marsh views overlooking Satilla River.
Sinclair Pointe Township Bluff Lots Starting in the Mid $80’s. This neighLots Starting in the Mid $70’s. Master Plan Community less than .5 to boat ramp or Sea borhood features much charm, including 50 lots tucked next to Sea Palms Golf Course Palms Country Club. Unique community with and Preserve. Sinclair Pointe has much to moss draped oaks, alley entrances and only offer for anyone wanting endless summers one entrance. Flood insurance not required!!! of fun in the Golden Isles.
www.duckworthproperties.com 3441 Cypress Mill Road, Suite 203 • Brunswick, GA 31520 • 1.877.385.9784 | 912-262-0366 O. / 912-266-7675 C.
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