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CONTENTS

PHOTOGRAPHERS SHARE TIPS ON CAPTURING BIRDS The art of bird photography with Elma Andrews and Lynn Cates

SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2019

RIBBONS OF SCARLET

A novel of the French Revolution’s women, History 360 with Laura Kamoie and Kate Quinn

DRAWING THE NEXT GENERATION Comic book workshop engages the young storytellers of the Golden Isles.

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s they say, there is a season for everything. It just so happens that fall is my favorite one. As a fan of all things pumpkin-related, I am the first person putting out my harvest decor the moment Labor Day passes. There are festivals, concerts, and celebrations planned almost every weekend. It’s a great time to enjoy the Golden Isles, and that’s why I am looking forward to coming back this fall for the first of many return visits. During the summer, I accepted a position at Wake Forest University, which brings me closer to my family but farther from all my friends in the Golden Isles. Luckily, with social media and video chatting, I feel like I am going on an extended trip rather than a move. With my departure, I am making room for a new era of Golden Isles Magazine, and I am so excited about what is in store. I worked alongside editor Lindsey Adkison on this edition, and what a beautiful collaboration it was. She has boundless enthusiasm and creativity, which shines through on each page. Since I became editor in 2015, I have loved bringing you stories that show what makes our area so special. The events have been such fun — and the food so tasty — but it is the people I carry with me as I pack my townhouse into boxes and head across the causeway to the North Carolina piedmont. And now with my brand new subscription to the magazine, I will still enjoy this wonderful place — and this special publication — as a reader. Signing off, Bethany Leggett

hange is, indeed, inevitable. I’ve seen a lot of it since I first signed on with Brunswick News Publishing Company back in 2006.

It’s always bittersweet, especially when you watch a longtime friend move on. That’s the way I feel now as Bethany heads off on her new adventure. We first met when we worked together in The Brunswick News’ newsroom many moons ago and have been close ever since. I’m thrilled for her as she begins this new chapter of her life, but she will be missed and has left enormous shoes to fill. I offered to take on this role, at least in the interim, because I wanted to help ease the transition. Bethany went above and beyond, as is her way, before she rolled out of town, which was incredibly helpful. But there was no way I could have done it alone. I was fortunate to have a team of talented writers, photographers and designers, without whom — and I cannot stress this enough — this issue would not have been possible. I may be sitting in the editor’s seat, but there are the fingerprints of many incredible people throughout this edition.

That extends to all of the creative-types we have featured here. From historical novelists to kids with comics to photographers capturing birds in flight, it takes a lot of effort and passion to pursue an artistic life. These crafters and creators have served as a spark of inspiration for me, and I hope you find a little bit of that in these pages. Happy reading, Lindsey Adkison 18

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efore 2005, the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra (GIYO) existed simply as the shared dream of a handful of people.

Without instruments, musicians, or music, the group put forth a call to the community. Eileen Humphlett, representing the Eugenia Price/Joyce K. Blackburn Charitable Foundation, was among the first to support the new orchestra. “It was like a leap of faith on the part of Eileen to validate us,” said JoAnn Davis, chair of GIYO’s Musician Development Committee. With no strings attached, the grant just had “a directional sentence: ‘to support the important opportunities being provided to the student musicians of Glynn County,’” Davis said. The foundation’s annual grants have allowed GIYO to bring in professional musicians for master classes; develop an instructional week for high school musicians at the College of Coastal Georgia; fund Haydn Ensemble; offer STRING-on!, an outreach program for fifth graders; and establish Symphonette, GIYO’s intermediate strings orchestra. During the 2018-2019 school year, GIYO reached more than 130 students with private and small group lessons and/or membership in the Haydn Ensemble, Symphonette, and formal full orchestra.

The legacy of authors Eugenia Price and Joyce Blackburn lives on through local philanthropic work. WORDS BY KATHRYN SCHILIRO PHOTOS PROVIDED BY THE COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

“Each of these programs, originally funded by the Price/Blackburn Foundation, have become permanent parts of our yearly calendar,” Davis said. “As I reflect on its impact, I realize that the Price/Blackburn Foundation’s gifts have allowed GIYO to be innovative and to expand our programs by providing both encouragement and money.” SEPTEM BE R/ O CT O BE R 2019

Established in 1997, the foundation was conceived of prior to Price’s death in 1996 as a way to continue the authors’ legacy of philanthropy.

cording to Mimi Rogers, curator at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.

“It was important that we could establish something that could perpetuate their legacy and keep introducing people to their work,” said Humphlett, who was the former executive director of the Price/Blackburn Foundation and an assistant to Price and Blackburn.

“(The Heritage Center) has greatly enhanced our ability to serve the public and preserve our collections,” Rogers said. “I am sure that Ms. Price and Ms. Blackburn would have been delighted with this expansion of services. The center welcomes thousands of visitors to the lighthouse they loved and is a cultural asset for the island they called home.” Over time, the foundation transitioned to supporting more local causes. Annual contributions from the foundation to the Brunswick and St. Simons public libraries “have allowed the libraries to supplement their book purchases with additional titles for the past decade or more,” said Benjamin Bryson, Marshes of Glynn Libraries assistant director. “Additionally, the St. Simons Library was able to use funds from the foundation to purchase furnishings in the library’s children’s area during the St. Simons Casino renovation in 2006.”

In life, Price was a devoted supporter of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. The foundation continues her efforts by providing annual donations and was a major donor to the campaign to fund the construction of the A.W. Jones Heritage Center, which opened in 2008, ac-

The foundation has provided support to The Island Players’ Scholarship Fund, which rewards young people for “significant participation in Island Players programs and presentations,” according to Al Ledingham, Island Players life member and past board member, president, and

Price had an established writing career when she and Blackburn, a biographer and children’s author, came across came across St. Simons Island and Christ Church in a AAA guidebook on the way to a 1961 booksigning event in Florida. As they walked through the cemetery at Christ Church, Price became fascinated with the people buried there. She and Blackburn researched the Dodge and Gould families for years, and she based her St. Simons Trilogy on the lives of these real people. They fell in love with St. Simons, made the move from Chicago, and more books followed.

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treasurer. “A number of recipients have gone into professional careers in show business.” This year, the foundation became part of the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation, a move to ensure its stability and continuity. The largest institutional grantmaker in this region, according to president and CEO Paul White, the Coastal Georgia Foundation is a tax-exempt public foundation that manages over $19.4 million in assets and awarded over $2.8 million in grants last year. Renamed the “Eugenia Price/Joyce K. Blackburn Charitable Fund,” it’s still supported by royalties from book sales – the fund holds the copyrights for more than 50 titles – but it’s now managed by the Coastal Georgia Foundation. In 19 years, the private foundation made over $327,000 in charitable grants, according to Humphlett.

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“From the outside, it will look almost identical because we’ve retained the relationships with people who knew the authors, their passion for this place, their philanthropic priorities. We just took over the administrative responsibilities,” White said. “Our obligation is to learn as much from them while we’re engaged with them so that we can carry on their philanthropic priorities. Their number one priority was that those assets continue to be managed by coastal Georgians for the benefit of coastal Georgians.” “I’m excited about the partnership with the Coastal Georgia Foundation,” said Humphlett, now an advisor to the Price/Blackburn Fund. “I’m happy it’s still focused in the coastal Georgia area. That would be very important to Genie and Joyce. They would be excited to know their legacy will live on in perpetuity. They both loved becoming coastal Georgians.”

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ife has not been easy for Steve Stirling. But the CEO of MAP International in Brunswick was fueled by determination and a whole lot of faith to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Stirling’s story began in South Korea, where he was struck with polio as a young child. The disease left him physically disabled, without the use of his legs. Stirling was later abandoned by his birth parents and left in an orphanage. But it would seem divine intervention was at play. Stirling was adopted by an American couple who brought him and his biological sister to the United States. Stirling then devoted his time to study, eventually attending Cornell University in New York and Northwestern’s graduate school in Chicago. Stirling then climbed the corporate ladder for a number of years before moving into the nonprofit sector. Today, he oversees the Brunswick-based MAP International, a Christian medical supply charity that aids those in need around the globe. Stirling details his inspiring journey in a new book titled, The Crutch of Success: From Polio to Purpose, Bringing Health and Hope to the World. Available online at Amazon and ChristianBook.com, as well as Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million, Stirling hopes his experiences will help guide others. What made you want to write this book? Over the years, people have said, “you should write a book.” But I wasn’t interested in it until 10 years ago. I wanted to encourage others going through challenging times in their lives. I wanted them to know that anything is possible through God. That is especially true in the U.S. You can go from being an abandoned orphan to CEO of a nonprofit. Faith is a big part of the book. How has it impacted your journey? When I was first abandoned, I was almost six years old. I would cry out to God to ask “what did I do to deserve this?” At the orphanage, I was constantly picked on verbally and physically because I was handicapped. But one day, my sister, who was also abandoned at the orphanage, was given some candy from visitors. Instead of eating it, she ran off to where I was and gave it to me. The visitors followed her and that’s how I met the people who would adopt me.

I found out that God was always taking care of me and answering my prayers every step of the way. When my adoptive parents didn’t have money for college, I was able to attend two of the best colleges in the U.S. But for a long time, I was taking credit for my achievements ... saying, “look what I’ve done.” My faith has been a long journey. I first accepted Jesus as my savior when my son was born, but it was seven years later that I accepted Jesus as my Lord. I once heard a preacher say, “... the worst sin in life is pride. Pride steals God’s glory.” And that’s what I was doing when I was taking credit for things instead of giving the glory to God. But since I accepted Jesus, I really had a purpose in life. There was much more meaning. What is MAP International and how did you get involved? In 1985, MAP moved from Wheaton, Illinois, outside of Chicago, to Brunswick. There are three fairly close deepwater ports, Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Charleston, as well as Interstate 95. We can easily ship out our medical supplies from here. It was actually a nonprofit that I had never heard of until a recruiter called me a little over five years ago. (MAP) gets medicines that are close to expiring from pharmaceutical companies and provides those to over 10 million people a year. It has such a huge impact. I was told that it was a Christian organization and I wanted to finish out my career with a Christian organization. Plus the people in Brunswick are great ... there are really wonderful people here working with MAP. What do you hope people get out of your book? I hope that it gives them a sense of possibility — that where you start doesn’t define who you are or where you will end up. Dream your biggest dream and ask God to make it possible. But, make sure to give God the glory, not yourself. It takes courage to go after big goals but it also takes humility. With hope, courage, and putting faith in God — all things are possible. God has a plan for your life. Have faith, show up, and never give up. When you get knocked down, get up, and keep on moving forward.

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A Wellness Adventure WORDS BY GORDON JACKSON

iMi McGee had a vision 20 years ago of creating a wellness center for women recovering from cancer. That vision evolved over time to include all women in what McGee saw as a “grown-up girls’ camp.” Her business, Island Wellness Adventures, became a reality in 2015. The four-day, three-night getaways offer activities such as yoga, hiking, meditation, dance, art therapy, massage, and health food.

McGee said her business has offers retreats on Cumberland Island National Seashore and at a remote location in Maine at the Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary. “It’s all about nature therapy,” McGee said. “It is exactly our mission.” The next retreat scheduled in October will be held at Stafford mansion on Cumberland. The two-story mansion was built to replace another mansion named Stafford that burned down on Jan. 5, 1900. A year later, the mansion was replaced with another two-story, white stucco structure with a gable roof and open porch. Feral horses are often seen grazing on a nearby grass airstrip from the dirt road running the length of the 17-mile-long island. The solitude and beauty of Stafford and the surrounding area is an ideal location for the retreats.

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September 10 Handmade for the Hungry, a pottery class that benefits America’s Second Harvest Food Bank in Brunswick, will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. September 10, September 24, and October 1. During the program at Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Dr., St. Simons Island, participants will craft clay bowls to be used in the Empty Bowl fundraiser on November 5. The cost is $30 per participant with all funds going to support the cause. For more information, visit glynnvisualarts.org.

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September 23 The Live Oak Garden Club is kicking off its 19th Annual Poinsettia Sale, which will last through November 15. A variety of plants will be available including traditional red, white, and even pink. They are $18 each with proceeds going toward island beautification projects. Poinsettias will be ready for pick up from noon to 4 p.m. December 6 in the parking lot of St. Simons United Methodist Church. For details, call 912-638-9803. September 28 to 29 Art will take center stage at the annual Under the Oaks Art Festival, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily September 28 and 29 at 532 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. Hosted by Glynn Visual Arts, the event offers more than 70 artists, vendors, and musicians near the picturesque Pier Village. Visit glynnvisualarts.org for details.

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September 20 to 22 One of the trademark local events — the Shrimp and Grits Festival — will mosey back to Jekyll Island. The sprawling soirée will blanket the historic district with food vendors and artisans sharing their wares. Then, there will the sampling of the signature dish offered by area restaurants. Festival-goers can vote on their selections for the People’s Choice Award, while judges crown the overall winner. In addition, there will be a kids’ zone, musical performances, and a craft beer tasting venue. Shrimp and Grits will go down from 4 to 9 p.m. September 20; from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 21, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 22. For details, visit jekyllisland.com.

October 4 First Friday in downtown Brunswick will be back in business from 5 to 8 p.m. with fabulous offerings from the shops and restaurants that line Newcastle St. and surrounding areas of the historic district.

October 4, 11, 18, 19 and 25 It’s the spookiest month of the year and what better way to get into the spirit than by taking a ghost tour of a treasured local landmark? Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, located at 5556 U.S. Hwy. 17, Brunswick, hosts regular tours of the home and property. This particular walk-about will include stories of some eerie events that have unfolded over the course of its 200 year history. But, don’t worry, this excursion is family-friendly. Admission is $15 per person. For more information, visit gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfieldPlantation. 34

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October 5 CoastFest, a celebration of the area’s unique ecosystem, will be back this year. Hosted by the Department of Natural Resources, it will feature more than 70 environmental displays that included touch tanks, demonstrations, and even some magic tricks. The family-friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtownBrunswick. It is free and open to all.

October 5 Fall has officially arrived — there is football and Firebox BBQ on the Bluff. Hosted by Southern Soul, the food festival will return to the live oak-laden grove at Gascoigne on St. Simons Island. The event will begin at 10 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. There will be samplings provided by food vendors from throughout the region, as well as entertainment. For more information, visit ssbbqfirebox.com.

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October 5 and 6 The ever-popular St. Simons Antiques show, featuring vendors from across southeast, will take up residence in Postell Park on St. Simons Island for the weekend. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. October 5 and 6, treasure hunters can peruse a range of items including furniture, collectibles, jewelry, and more. October 6 What’s one of the best things about the South? Keeping it casual, of course. That’s the idea behind the Hunt Ball, a gala event that supports Habitat for Humanity. Attendees should don their favorite camouflage and jeans to attend the soiree, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Frederica Golf Club Boathouse on St. Simons Island. Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars will provide the entertainment. Demonstrations, auctions, and a variety of outdoorsy cuisine will be offered. Tickets are $150 per person. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

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October 26 Giving back always generates good feelings. And this event does just that. Helping Hugs Inc., an outreach of St. William Catholic Church, will host its annual Fête for Haiti at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at the parish hall, 2300 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island. The event will feature food catered by Delaney’s and an auction. Tickets are $60 each. Proceeds go to support a church and school in Côtes-de-Fer, Haiti. For more information, email marylynch45@gmail.com. October 31 It’s Halloween in the Isles. A lot of spooky ghouls and goblins will be heading out for trick-or-treating around the area, hitting up neighborhoods or visiting churches for trunk-or-treat extravaganzas. But this also marks the beginning of the annual Georgia-Florida weekend in the Golden Isles. A sea of red and black will descend on the beach for celebrations prior to the football showdown. UGA will take on the Gators at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in Jacksonville.

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ongoing Hospice of the Golden Isles offers a number of grief support groups that are free and open to the public. The Jekyll Island group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Jekyll Presbyterian Church, 475 Riverview Dr., Jekyll Island, on the first Tuesday of the month. The St. Simons Island group meets from 1 to 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, St. Simons Island. The Brunswick group meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick. The Camden group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Lakes Crossing Senior Care, 900 Gross Road, Kingsland. For more information, visit hospice.me

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Musicals WORDS BY ALEXIS DENLEY

usic and theatre have made a major impact on today’s culture. With the elaborate costumes, catchy tunes, and incredible talent that goes into each stage production, it’s easy to see why Broadway has always captured the world’s imagination.

Popular musicals such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Wicked have entranced a new generation of fans. And technology has made listening to popular show tunes easier than ever before. Most are accessible through CDs and downloads, allowing more people to tap into the excitement that musicals bring. Here are just a few fun facts about the biggest shows of the Great White Way:

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While there have only been fifteen people to play the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway in New York, over 300 masks have been made for the actor to wear for the iconic role.

West Side Story is based off of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”

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The Lion King is the highest grossing Broadway musical, having made over eight billion dollars since it opened in 1997.

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Cats is based off of a collection of poems written by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, which was published in 1939.

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The Phantom of the Opera is the longest running Broadway show since its debut in 1988, and has been on stage for over 13,000 productions. Chicago and The Lion King are the next longest running Broadway productions.

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Dear Evan Hansen is one of the youngest and and most successful musicals on Broadway, having only begun production in 2016.

Hairspray is one of the only musicals to go from being on screen to being on-stage, and then back to being on screen again. The Lion King joined Hairspray on this very short list with its live-action adaptation appearing earlier this year.

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Chicago is based on a real life murder that happened 1924. It was then adapted into musical form by a reporter. The rest, as they say, is history.

In the upcoming months, theaters in Jacksonville are going to be showcasing some of the most famous Broadway productions, from Wicked to the Christmas classic Elf.

Wicked will be at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville November 20.

We Will Rock You: The Queen Musical will be at the Florida Theatre in Jacksonville November 3.

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his past February, we were on our way to Charlotte for the annual NASCAR Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. This is an event we love to attend with Darrell and Stevie Waltrip, but this year was more meaningful since two close friends, Davey Allison and Alan Kulwicki, were inducted. As is oft the case, I am always led back to a Golden Isles connection, no matter where I go. Enroute, Tink and I decided to stop and visit at INSP Network, located on a beautiful campus in Indian Ground, SC, just over the state line from North Carolina. We discovered INSP on television when we decided to watch the The Waltons from episode one through the entire nine seasons. We became a fan, also, of an original series called The Cowboy Way: Alabama which airs on the network. Over the course of time, several of the INSP folks have become friends. The INSP campus is sprawling, gorgeous, and filled with the friendliest, most hospitable people imaginable. For lack of a better way to describe a visit there, let me say this: the INSP folks make you feel good about yourself so that you feel really good about them. We were sitting in the office of Doug Butts, Senior Vice President of programming, when someone said, “Y’all need to meet Gary Wheeler. He directs movies for us.” A bit later, in walks a personable young man who is a producer and director. He’s also an enormous film buff, so we all started sharing dialogue lines and actors from our favorite films. Gary graduated from Appalachian State in North Carolina so he’s learned to quickly ask one of the South’s favorite questions: “Where’re y’all from?” 42

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Georgia. “His eyebrows shot up. “Georgia? ” I’ve shot two Christmas movies there. One in Dahlonega and one on St. Simons Island.”

St. Simons Island ? “I asked, stunned. ” He grinned broadly. “I even went back to take my wife and kids. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment. It’s a wonderful place.” I explained to him how St. Simons was the place where I decided, when I was 13, that I would become a writer and that it is still the place that inspires me the most. A visit to St. Simons always guarantees several stories for me. The movie Gary directed, Christmas on the Coast, is the story of a cynical romance novelist who returns to her hometown for inspiration after a series of flops. “I understand that,” I said with a laugh. “After this trip and one to Los Angeles next weekend, I’ll be going to the King and Prince on St. Simons for three weeks, to work on a new book.” It turned out to be just what the doctor ordered for me. Every day, I sat in a comfortable chair facing the ocean and wrote until mid-afternoon. Then, I and Dew Drop, my dachshund, would walk the beach to refresh and stop by

to see Roy and Anne Hodnett. Those three weeks of beautiful afternoons with Roy would turn out to be my last. He died within a month of my leaving the island.

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Back to Gary Wheeler’s movie: Christmas on the Coast was shot in 2017.

“We loved making that movie on St. Simons. Every day was fun. We had a blast.” Recalling that conversation, I reached out to Gary recently for more about that shoot. He responded, “Although we shot the whole area, we used Stephanie and Ben Dixon’s house on the island as our primary location. Stephanie and Ben were incredible hosts and their amazing home shows up very well in the film. Stephanie even had a very featured part as an extra in the film.”

In our conversation that day at INSP, we had, of course, talked about food. You can’t talk about the island without mentioning food. “In addition to the Dixons, we were fortunate to shoot at Sal’s Pizza and we became friends with Sal. To know him is to love him and when we met him, we added a speaking part in the film for him.”

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This is part of a series of articles where bestselling author Ronda Rich recalls how she met and fell in love with the Golden Isles and its people. Ronda’s new book, “Let Me Tell You Something,” is available at rondarich.com.

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rimeSouth Bank announces Mary H. Jenrette as the Glynn County Market President. Jenrette is a seasoned executive with thirty years of experience in the banking and private wealth management industries. She brings an abundance of knowledge and community banking experience to PrimeSouth Bank. Mrs. Jenrette most recently served as a Private Wealth Advisor for Synovus in Glynn County. Jenrette is a seasoned executive with thirty years of experience in the banking and private wealth management industries. She brings an abundance of knowledge and community banking experience to PrimeSouth Bank. Mrs. Jenrette most recently served as a Private Wealth Advisor for Synovus in Glynn County.

I am thrilled that Mary has joined “ PrimeSouth Bank as our Glynn County Market President, said Jim Walker, ” President and Chief Executive Officer of PrimeSouth Bank.

“We continue to attract high-performing individuals as we grow our valued team. Mary’s ideals of community banking align perfectly with the culture and mission of PrimeSouth. Her vision embodies our bank’s commitment to helping customers, communities, and businesses achieve their financial goals via consultative conversations and developing trusting relationships. Her experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand innovative financial services to our customers.” Jenrette’s priority is to help her teammates deliver the best in class banking products and services. She appreciates and celebrates that community banking has the unique perspective of understanding their customers’ needs at a local level. Due to PrimeSouth Bank’s commitment to remaining nimble, the bank makes decisions more quickly and develops customized solutions that fit their customers individual needs. She challenges her team members to make every customer experience one they will want to tell their friends, business peers, and families about. Jenrette is passionate about the sincerity of the bank’s delivery to both their consumer and business customers. PrimeSouth Bank, as an institution, has the opportunity to change

Mary Jenrette – Glynn’s Market President is on the left and Jim Walker – PrimeSouth President and CEO is on the right.

people’s lives, whether it is buying their first home or opening a new business. She wants PrimeSouth to be a difference-maker in its customer’s lives. PrimeSouth Bank has been voted “2019 Best Bank” in local polls. This is credited to the bank’s highly trained staff, quick decision making, easy accessibility to lenders, and welcoming environment. PrimeSouth offers an array of services that stand out in each market — unique KASASA checking products, an updated treasury management line-up, along with competitive CDs and IRAs. Some of the KASASA checking products key features include rewards based checking, refunds on ATM withdrawal fees, no monthly maintenance fees, and no minimum balance. Additionally, PrimeSouth’s treasury management services offer innovative and valuable solutions for various business cash management needs. The convenience of services offered give customers more control of their time and money. In staying true to its roots as a community bank, PrimeSouth makes every effort to give their clients competitive rates on CDs and IRAs to ensure their community’s deposits are staying with a local community bank that reinvests locally. PrimeSouth prides itself on the ability to react quickly to customers’ needs and to be in touch with their local communities.

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Bourbon peach-glazed pork chops, a sweet dining option WORDS BY LAUREN MCDONALD

elicious seafood dishes are easy to find in the Golden Isles. A dish that both celebrates a staple in the state of Georgia and offers a unique dining experience in coastal Georgia is a little more challenging to come by. Search no more. The Reserve Steakhouse at The Westin on Jekyll Island is serving up the steakhouse experience, and one of the signature dishes on its menu is the bourbon peach-glazed pork chop, with a side of sweet potato casserole. The dish also features the chef’s own pork seasoning blend, the recipe for which is a secret that cannot be fully divulged. “It’s chef’s secret spices, but I can tell you some of the things that are in it,” says Chris Contois, sous chef at The Reserve. “There’s some paprika in it, some brown sugar, some salt and pepper.” The peach bourbon glaze features fresh peaches, rosemary, and a bit of bourbon. “What I really wanted and what I envisioned when I came up with this, was to use fresh peaches … because I figured, we’re in the Peach State, right?” says Skipp Worden, executive chef at The Reserve. The Reserve Steakhouse offers a modern steakhouse with sweeping ocean views. Worden helped develop

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the restaurant’s menu, which not only features prime cut steaks but also live lobsters and scallops, along with an extensive wine list. “When Skipp got on board is really when we found the identity of the restaurant,” says Kevin Baker, director of sales and marketing at The Westin on Jekyll Island. While The Reserve’s menu does include seafood, Baker says the restaurant’s culinary team also listened closely to the responses of customers and crafted The Reserve’s dining experience around that feedback. The restaurant provides options that are unique in this area. “There’s really not a steakhouse in the area that’s specifically a steakhouse,” Baker says. To prepare the bourbon peach-glazed pork chops, first bring the meat to room temperature. Season the pork chop with oil and spice rub, then grill the meat to one’s liking. The sweet potato casserole is made with roasted sweet potatoes and a brown sugar crust that can be recreated at home.

“ No marshmallows, please,” Worden says.

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here are no such things as ghosts, I told myself as I walked down the dirt road. It was 4:30 a.m. The night before, we had been telling real ghost stories. Sheila said that she had encountered the “polo player” while staying in this dorm. Hear the story. The partiers had run out of booze, so the polo player volunteered to run over to the servant’s quarters, a.k.a the dorm. He was drunk, but off he raced anyway. He never knew what hit him when his horse ran under that big live oak limb. He still makes that run every night. My assignment was to go out and find the owls nesting on the south end of the island. That brings me to walking down this dirt road in the pitch-black night, alone. Everyone else was going north on the island. I was walking down the same road, past the ruins of the once-stately house. The trees appeared to be looming over the path. Just before I reached the woods, a dark shadow silently winged by me. I heard a scream. I jumped and looked up. It was a Great Horned Owl flying in to feed its chick. That was when I learned that baby Great Horned Owls could make sounds like a woman screaming. After I recovered my senses, I laughed.

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Great Horned Owls are big birds. Bald Eagles will tell you the Great Horned Owls are dangerous birds. Both Great Horned Owls and Bald Eagles are setting up nesting sites in October. When I had the privilege of monitoring a pair of nesting Bald Eagles, I watched them guard their seven-year-old nest against a pair of Great Horned Owls who were eye-balling that nest for their own. The eagles were never far away. Every evening in October the owls would hoot. The eagles would scream and land on their nest. The owls moved into an Osprey’s nest down the island. One thing I learned about these owls is they are not picky about where they nest. Bald Eagles are. On the Georgia Coast, eagles nest in tall pine trees; they use the crowns of pines as an umbrella. Great Horned Owls are top-of-the-line predators. Small or large prey, it does not matter to them. Their main priorities are feeding their hungry, demanding chicks. Among their favorite foods are rodents, frog, birds, and mammals. Here is a hint if you want to see one of these owls, they often hunt along the Jekyll Island Causeway in the evening. Just look for the large dark shapes on the telephone poles as the sun is setting.

Listen to the crows that could be a clue that a Great Horned Owl is nearby. Crows are afraid that the owl may eat them, so they mob them. These owls have strong talons (feet). I was asked to band a Great Horned Owl back when I was starting to band birds. What I learned is those big owls have a solid grip. I began to put the band on when the owl clamped down on my hand and dug into me. It hurt. It didn’t let go until I let go — Owl one. Me zero. I did get the band on that bird, but I never want to do that again, I can tell you that. That grip can easily sever the spine of its prey. Since Great Horned Owls are night hunters, they have incredible eyesight. They have more rods and cones in their eyes than we do. These rods and cones help the bird to see a wide range of colors. If we see a rainbow of seven colors, these owls can see colors in between those colors, as well as infrared light. They can see their prey glow in the dark. No, I do not believe in ghosts. Well maybe, I do believe in Great Horned Owls. They can make me think there are ghosts, but just for a moment.

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hearing of any animal in the world,” he said. “When they attack, the prey

Suzy’s ancestors hailed from Europe, Russia, and Asia, and were similar to our own Great Horned Owl.

never hears them coming.” Courdin enjoys sharing these fun facts about Suzy with members of the

“They are relatives but the horned owls are smaller and their eye color is

public who visit the center. The Raptor Center also takes their show on the

different,” Courdin said.

road, attending festivals and events around the state. Each year, staff and birds visit CoastFest in Brunswick. The ecological education fair will return this year from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in downtown Brunswick.

Suzy’s breed has some fascinating characteristics. An apex predator, Courdin says that, in the wild, she could eat just about anything she desired. “They are the largest owls in the world. The Great Grey Owl is taller but these have more mass,” he said. “She has about 800 lbs of pressure in her feet so she is capable of catching and killing about anything she wants. They’ve been known to eat small deer and animals larger than they are because they are so powerful.”

Suzy has made an appearance there before and it’s likely she will return to share her grace and strength with audiences this year. “She’s a crowd favorite because she is so large. People love seeing her,” Courdin said.

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5 things to know for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month WORDS BY LAUREN MCDONALD

simple screening can make a significant difference in a man’s fight against prostate cancer. Throughout September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, medical professionals and organizations work to spread this message to as many as possible, in hopes of reducing the number of deaths caused by the disease. Most prostate cancer is preventable, with proper screening. Dr. Joseph Lanzone, a urologist based in Brunswick and affiliated with the Southeast Georgia Health System, works year-round to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of getting tested according to the recommended guidelines. He worked to start free prostate screenings in the area when he arrived in the Golden Isles. “Men, in general, are stoic and will avoid dealing with their private issues,” Lanzone says. “Sometimes they’ll wait until the very last minute, until things are far along, before they get any treatment, unfortunately.” Prostate cancer, Lanzone says, is the most common cancer in men, and the second leading cause of cancer death in men. Here are five additional facts to know about prostate cancer:

“Unfortunately, for early-stage prostate cancer, there really are no symptoms,” Lanzone says.

1. It’s important to get checked at the right time.

The best way to reduce one’s chance of prostate cancer is to eat a low-fat diet and keep one’s weight down.

Prostate cancer awareness messaging at one time centered on getting checked early, Lanzone says. But for some men, it’s better to wait until a certain stage in their lives before beginning to be screened.

A diet high in antioxidants and low in red meat is also better, Lanzone says. “What is heart healthy is prostate healthy,” he says.

“There’s kind of a sweet spot between getting it checked early and you don’t want to get checked too much,” he says. “… some prostate cancers, you don’t want to find early. They will be best left alone.”

4. “High-grade” prostate cancer is the main target of a urologist.

Two main types of prostate cancer exist, and one form is more aggressive and needs to be treated immediately. Men should consult with their health care professionals to determine how to move forward with screening.

New technology and new tests allow the doctors to better determine who needs to be treated, Lanzone says.

“With new technology and new tests, we’re able to better differentiate between the two,” Lanzone says. “With all the research going on over the years, we’re better able to determine who should be screened.”

2. Age, race, and family history matter. Professionals recommend that most men get screened every one to two years after they turn 50. Men with a family history of prostate cancer, though, should begin getting checked around the age of 40, Lanzone recommends. African American men should also begin to be checked in their early 40s. Those who are not in a “high risk category” are better off starting to be checked later, between the ages of 50 to 55.

3. Most cases of prostate cancer do not show any symptoms until in the advanced stages.

“Some people don’t even need to be treated at all. It’s a lot better than it used to be. We are able to avoid a lot of unnecessary treatment, but we just want to find those people who need to be treated,” he says.

5. It’s best to inform yourself. A good resource for information is auanet.org.

Dr. Joseph Lanzone is a urologist based in Brunswick and affiliated with the Southeast Georgia Health System.

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Customization Key When Designing a Kitchen

arie Stubbs stood in the model kitchen at Decorum Cabinetry and Flooring. She ran her hand along the shiny granite countertop, noting the lines that flowed through the piece. “Some people want to see what their entire slab will look like before they buy it. So we have teamed up with LM Granite and have added a new stone yard where we have the full slabs on display. (Customers) will be able to know exactly what they’re getting and which way the lines are running,” Stubbs said with a smile. “At the stone yard, they can pick out their actual slab if they like, and if they don’t find what they want — we can get it.” That can-do attitude has kept the business, located at 1919 Glynn Avenue in Brunswick, thriving for more than 15 years. The Stubbs family and their team of knowledgable designers are committed to helping customers find exactly what they’re looking for as they craft their dream kitchen or bath. The new stone yard is an invaluable tool in making that happen. It showcases the various styles of quartz, granite, marble, and quarzite that is available onsite or to serve as inspiration for a special-ordered style. “Our business philosophy is to give our customers a great product with outstanding service and a competitive, affordable price,” Stubbs said. “We specialize in free consultations and design with the latest, 2020 technology.” That design software is utilized by their team to format looks for kitchens and baths. It helps customers visualize the finished product and allows them to incorporate the latest trends into their work. One example of a current popular feature — hardware. The

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pieces that serve as knobs and pulls for cabinets may seem like an afterthought, but Stubbs and her team know that something seemingly small can make or break a room’s vibe.

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The thing that is really in right now is brushed gold. In the 80s, there was the brass gold,” Stubbs said, pointing to a display. “Gold has come back but in this pretty brush style.

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Throughout their well-appointed showroom, cabinetry and counters can be found with various hardware to pique a customer’s interest. And they are frequently adding more displays. For instance, Decorum has recently started selling hoods for kitchen stoves. They currently have a board detailing available styles, which will soon be replaced with physical samples. “That should be coming in soon, so you will be able to see those,” she said. Decorum has long believed in the value of seeing and touching products to get the true sense of a potential room. That allows customers the chance to take-in the texture and feel of each item. Trying out the cabinetry in the showroom, for example, allows clients to sample the actual wood they will be purchasing. “We only sell all wood — no particle board cabinets — and finishes that can be customized,” Stubbs noted. “And we really can do a kitchen for any price point.” Their reputation for high quality and flexibility has also garnered them a business that operates solely online — Great Buy Cabinets.

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KING OF THE ART OF REINVENTION orn again, the mantra of America. A rebirth every minute for somebody, a company, a new name, a new game. Something dies, something new is born. There is no void in the pursuit of relevance. The WSJ music section headline announces a few days ago, “The Boss Heads in a New Direction.” That would be Bruce Springsteen, who else? More about this in a minute. I’m sitting on my brother’s porch one day, my brother who lives next to the golf course. He got smart and found a way out of the dentistry game several years ago. We watch the duffers come and go and confiscate their errant slices from the yard — twenty-four yesterday alone. A threesome approaches the tee. Two hit pretty decent drives. The third one swaggers to the tee, stretches, does his best Dangerfield and positions the ball. The swing, a mighty effort for a total miss. He shrugs it off, laughs. The others ignore him. He sets up, takes another swing, a topper that bounces about twice and comes to rest about five feet from the tee. Undaunted, he takes another swing — grass and dirt. The ball flies straight up, landing about ten feet away. He turns around, drops his club and raises his hand to the heavens as if to think, or perhaps say, “I give up.” He’s realizes he’s not in the game, never has been, never will be; needs a new direction. Reality is sometimes sad but always instructive. 54

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It must be hard these days, trying to stay in the game. What can be done? Everyone’s trying to find a gig, some way to keep their face in front of the crowd, to keep the money rolling in. Some resort to TV. Others to billboards. George Foreman now sells home improvements. Former NFL coaches pimp hearing aids. Selleck hawks reverse mortgages. Freeman sells Mellow Yellow. Sajak’s Wheel keeps spinning though Vanna doesn’t do close-ups anymore. On highway billboards lawyers with big budgets and squirrelly mustaches promise windfalls while gorgeous women Realtors sell dreams. Money is their common denominator.

Wherever you look, people are trying to stay in the game of relevance, some for money, some for prestige, some who just want to find inspiration for keeping on keeping on. Motives may differ, but not need. But not Bruce. Hitting 70 has given him

focus, he has vision, his motive is clear. He has a legacy to protect, to solidify, lest he be blotted out of posterity by hip hop, rap and other sound waves passing for music. Now, I won’t be able to help Bruce, not caring too much about his barroom specialty R&B sounds. Merle and Waylon speak to the soul, and their legacy is intact permanently with me. But you’ve got to give Bruce credit, he’s on a mission. Not that Bruce needs more money or recognition. He has enough royalties to last more lifetimes than he will every enjoy. So, what’s his purpose of staying in the game? Same as all former presidents

with their presidential libraries … hey, I lived, I was somebody. King Tut was like-minded. Where’s his relevance now? Ho hum. Bruce has a new album, Western Stars, mixed with old Glen Campbell sounds as inspiration. The theme is a dreamlike, mythical world, a Western world of faded Levi’s, of open sky, of freedom and possibility, mixed with isolation and loneliness, a John Wayne world that existed before raucous concern of climate change, Confederate iconoclasts and the advent of Rocket Man. Bruce’s photo in the article is evocative, a throwback to a more innocent time. He stands, leaning casually against a 70s pickup with a dented front grill, looking off in the distance. He wears his signature neck chains, white tee under a Levi jacket overlaid with a sheepskin leather jacket, collars turned up. He holds a beat-up cowboy hat and shoves one hand in the pocket of his jeans. His hair is dyed black, except for the graying sides, but his weather-beaten facial expression sends the message that he’s out of context and would rather be back in a dark bar with his screaming guitar. But such photos are for show, and this one sends the message designed. Bruce and the duffer might have something in common … they’re both in their own way trying to stay in the game, the game of life, a game full of romance and surprises, in spite of it all.

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While players certainly hit the links for recreation, they also enjoy signing on to fundraising tournaments that support good causes. Rick Mattox, general manager of the King and Prince Golf Course on St. Simons Island, says that these events allow golfers to give back to the community while having a good time with friends. “Golf fundraisers are events that everyone in the business of golf looks forward to offering their support. We see it as an opportunity to bring people together at our facilities for fun and camaraderie while providing funding to charities in our community,” he says. One frequently used tournament model is the “scramble.” That’s where teams of two or more are formed to tackle the course as a pack, rather than individually. Teams begin at different holes along the course, not necessarily at the first hole, which allows various teams to play at once. Each member offers up a shot from the tee with the club of their choosing. From there, the group collectively decides which is the best shot. Often times, that is the one that makes it farthest along down the fairway, but other criteria could be factored in as well, including which ball has the best lie or position. “A scramble is where the four people all hit the tee shot then pick the best drive. They pick up all balls and move to hit the second shot … they continue until they hole out. Then, they move to the next hole,” Mattox says. The pattern is repeated throughout the course. Ideally, each player will be able to contribute to the team’s success, and it can come in handy if players bring individual talents — putting, driving, or chipping, for instance. Having more players increases the likelihood that someone in the group will be “on” during a tournament.

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“That takes the pressure off many people when they know they can pick up and move to the best shot and not have to worry about how they play,” he says. Of course, the purpose of fundraising tournaments is to assist charities. Mattox notes that there are usually plenty of opportunities to join these types of events in the area throughout the year. “Be sure to keep your eye out for upcoming events in the fall for an event that you would like to participate in. Most of them include golf, lunch, tee prizes, and the price is always a bargain,” he says. While offering a helping hand is the goal, golfers can also pick up some impressive prizes along the way. “Other things that can be included are chances to win an automobile or other valuable prizes with a hole-in-one. Depending on the event, there could be a silent auction or prizes available through a raffle,” he said. “The event planners work hard to make sure everyone has a great experience and are grateful for player and corporate support.”

Four tips for scramble success Don’t always assume the farthest shot is the best. Check out the angles of all of the options; some may offer a better path. Try to select a team featuring players with various skills. Players with solid driving and putting abilities are especially key. Let all members contribute so they feel motivated and part of the team. Don’t let competition take away from the cause. Charity scrambles are designed to help others. Always remember to be a good sport.

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Andrews was Cate’s boss back then, working as a producer and news anchor. The two made a good team then, and still do today, although Andrews’ entry into photography came a bit later than her hubby’s. “Although I spent my professional life as a broadcast journalist, covering and editing stories, I was always aware that the real story was in the pictures. I always was hands-on in directing the camera person but never the camera operator myself,” she said. “When we moved to St. Simons 14 years ago, Lynn wanted to join the Coastal Photographers Guild, but wanted me to join too and go out and shoot with him. I reluctantly agreed.”

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“Yes, and these point and shoot cameras can do that. They can do ten frames a second,” Cates added. Many would-be photographers feel that good pictures require oodles of money. Not so, says the couple. They stress that investing thousands of dollars into fancy equipment is not necessary for quality photos. “If you don’t want to spend major money on a camera, they make ‘bridge cameras.’ Those sell for about $300 to $350. These are ideal for people who want to shoot birds,” Cates said. “You might also want to look into getting a tripod because that can add a lot of stabilization to shots. You wouldn’t use that for a bird in flight, but it’s great for those that are stationary.” These so-called bridge cameras don’t typically come with fancy lenses which can limit zooming capabilities. Cates doesn’t feel that is a problem, adding images can always be reconfigured after the fact. “Sometimes you’re farther away from the bird than you’d like, but you can go in post-processing and crop it,” he said. Of course, distance and vantage points are key to good photography. Andrews suggests seeking out different angles to enhance images.

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“You don’t have to shoot straight on ... think about going low or going high,” she said. Andrews also advises newbie photogs to be very mindful of backgrounds in pictures. While it may initially escape notice, what is happening behind a subject can make or break a photograph. “What I find when most people are starting out is that they don’t think about the background. I’ve seen so many shots ruined by a cluttered background. Try to clean that up,” she said. Being mindful of what’s going on around the subject is critical. And Andrews notes there are other external factors to consider, as well, such as time of day. “For birds, you have to think about when they’re most active. It’s usually in the early morning or around dusk. The shorebirds are most active at high or low tide when they come to feed. So it’s important to know what the tide is doing,” she said. The real secret to good photographs, however, is simply to practice. Like so many things in life, the more shots one takes, the more one’s skills improve. Andrews encourages novices not to be too quick to dismiss or delete work. There can be hidden gems among the dozens of pictures one takes in a day. “I know that a lot of people will look at their photos on their cameras or on their phones and delete them. Don’t do that. Wait until you take it home and put it on the computer because it will look different,” she said. “You might have a really great photo, but if you delete it, you will never know.”

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“If you have learned how to read and write, you’ve already learned how to draw, because you have to be able to draw to reproduce letters and put them in the right arrangements to create words and sentences,” Pendarvis says. “Art is looking at you and seeing oval shapes and circles, and a line here and a triangle there, putting them in the right order, to communicate it’s a face.”

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Over time, letterpress evolved into

“I finally got ink in my blood,” Blocker

an art form that almost disappeared

says, with a laugh. She has since gone

with advances in modern technology.

on to study printmaking, attending

However, in the 1990s, artists and

numerous classes and workshops to

influencers, including lifestyle maven

hone her craft, including the Penland

Martha Stewart, called for its revival

School of Craft, an internationally-

by praising the handcrafted look and

recognized craft education center

feel of letterpress work. Now small

in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North

letterpresses can be found all over the

Carolina. “We’ve found that printers

world, including the shop at Ashantilly,

are amazing in how they work

where practitioners of the art form

together and are generous in sharing

produce unique posters, invitations,

their knowledge and resources,”

cards, books, and more.

Langford adds.

According to Langford, Haynes’ first

The help they received from what

print was a map of historic Fort King

Blocker calls “a brotherhood of

George. He would go on to print 31

printers,” enabled the Center to

books, as well as cards and posters.

not only refurbish Haynes’ original

“Many of the books Mr. Haynes

press, but the non-profit expanded

designed and printed won awards,”

the printshop and added more

Langford says. “In the Southern Books

equipment. Another expansion is

Competition, he won in his category

planned to add a bathroom and

15 times.” Before his death in 2001,

space to house their board shear, a

Haynes decided to leave Ashantilly to

large hand-operated book cutter.

the public and the non-profit Ashantilly

Along with Haynes’ original

Center was born.

Chandler & Price platen press and a second press he owned, two

The Center re-opened the printshop

tabletop presses and a small press,

about 10 years ago after about

along with numerous type cases

three years of hard work. “Nicholas

(compartmentalized wooden boxes of

Silberg (department chair of fine arts,

moveable type) have been donated

humanities and wellness at Savannah

to Ashantilly.

State University) was instrumental in getting it (press) back up and

“For a small press, we have a large

running,” says Sara Blocker, board

selection of type cases,” Blocker says.

vice–president and de facto director

“Mr. Haynes left a lot of them and

of the press. He also shared his long-

we’ve had many donated.”

time working knowledge of printing with Blocker.

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“When other printers visit, they see the

Blocker says Taylor will be at Ashantilly

number of type cases we have, they

for three weeks.

all say, ‘wow!’” Langford adds, laughing.

“We will have a reception on Sept. 8 (3 p.m.) to show the works she’s done

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here.” Langford adds they will also screen what she calls a “fascinating

This year’s artist hails from the great

movie” about letterpress, “Pressing

white north.

On,” during the meet and greet. “We’ll also have popcorn,” she adds.

“Katherine Taylor of Halifax, Novia Scotia, is a very talented artist with a

Taylor says she is looking forward to

wide variety of experience in the re-

the residency at the Ashantilly Press,

birth of the letter press,” says Blocker,

which was recognized in the 2018

adding that she is one of many

coffee table book, The Itinerate Printer,

women who have been instrumental

by Chis Fritton, who visited more than

in the revival of the art form. “They are

160 presses throughout the U.S. and

called the ‘ladies of the letterpress.’ Of

Canada for his work.

the seven resident artists we’ve had, only one was male.”

“Currently, I have a number of smaller projects in mind for my residency. It’s

Taylor has a BA in fine arts from Nova

my hope to produce a number of

Scotia College of Art and Design and

smaller printing projects while I’m there

organized the Nova Scotia Chapter of

and challenging myself to improve my

the Canadian Bookbinders and Book

technical printing skills,” Taylor says.

Artists’ Guild. On her Instagram page,

“I also want to come to Ashantilly with

@kvtprints, Taylor refers to herself

an open mind and do some work

as a “bookbinder, printer, teacher,

inspired by the location and what they

wannabe press mechanic.”

have in their type collection.”

The Ashantilly residency seemed like

In addition to the stipend they offer

the perfect fit for the artist. “I originally

each artist-in-residence, Langford

learned about the residency from my

says someone generously donated

friend and mentor Paul Moxon,” she

a vintage aluminum bodied Spartan

says. “Paul is known in the letterpress

trailer that the Center is refurbishing to

community for being the authority on

serve as an on-site housing for future

Vandercook press maintenance

artists, as well as visiting speakers while

and repair.”

they are at Ashantilly.

Taylor says the program piqued her

“We have the Executive Villa from

interest for several reasons. “In my

1960 and it’s 10’ x 50’!” Langford says.

hometown of Halifax, I’m a teacher

“We want it to be comfortable and

and do most of my work out of a

it will be a great place to house our

community printshop which means

visiting artists and others.”

sometimes it’s hard to find the time and space to dedicate to my

Although the trailer was not ready

own work. While I love my job, I am

in time for Taylor, Langford said a

excited to spend some uninterrupted

member and volunteer donated

time at Ashantilly working on my own

the use of their vacation getaway.

art. I’m also excited to spend time in

“It’s right here on the marsh next to

such a beautiful part of the U.S.”

Ashantilly,” she adds.

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“We won’t be able to go to the same place together many other times. So this will be a pretty exclusive event where people can hear all of the perspectives on historical writing. And they will also be able to get their books signed by all six authors, which is pretty unique.” Traveling to St. Simons Island will be a first for both Kamoie and Quinn. Five of the writers hail from the Northeast, with Quinn, a California resident, rounding out the pack. But both are eager to see South Georgia, and hopefully, find some time to explore a bit of the Isles’ intriguing history. “Four of us are from the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area. Heather Webb lives in Connecticut and Kate is now in San Diego but we still claim her as a north easterner. I actually lived in Charleston and taught in the history department at the Citadel for a time, so I’ve done some exploring in the South, but I’m excited to see St. Simons.”

as well, and she relishes being able to share the journey with the co-op who have become very close friends. “I have not been there before either, but we knew we wanted to hit the road together. We are excited to come and get the word out about this book. It’s so much fun to team up ... we call ourselves the ‘Scarlet Sisters’,” Quinn said with a laugh. While the trip will be an adventure of sorts for the authors, they are focused on sharing the overarching message of their book. That is a very simple concept — the people of the past are not that different from those living today. “I think that’s one of the main things with historical fiction,” Quinn said. “Modern day people have difficulty seeing past the outer trappings of the time — the weird things they ate, the funny way they talked, or what they wore. But they are really the same. They had the same urges, drives, ambitions, and desires as we do today.”

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he smell of pizza was intoxicating as patrons meandered through Hop Soul Brewery in Brunswick, sampling pints of various brews from the popular wall of beer. One by one, they trickled back to their seats to enjoy their selections along with plates of cheesy goodness. At the front of the room, Josh Alves stood with his guitar, thumbing through his set list on this particular Saturday afternoon. Once ready, Alves launched into a stellar rendition of Bob Dylan’s “The Times They Are a Changin’.” From there, the music flowed like beer from the taps, mixing and mingling songs from various generations — the Dave Matthews Band’s “Typical Situation,” the Allman Brothers’ “Sweet Melissa” and back to Matchbox Twenty’s “Push.” It may seem like a patchwork of a playlist, spanning decades and genres, but

“It was another musical revolution, as far as I’m concerned. There’s music that comes and goes, but every so often, it gets really good. That was just one of those times.” Alves enjoys a buffet of 90s bands — ranging from the reggae-inspired Sublime to Seattle grunge like Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. He’s also gravitated to the more mainstream sounds like Counting Crows. Since he started playing music, all of those tunes have worked their way into his diverse set lists. It’s allowed him to find his place among the robust Golden Isles music scene. “I knew if I was going to play, I would have to have my own niche. You have to be an individual. And when you cover songs, you want to add your own style to it, but still have people recognize it,” he says. “I do have some original music too, but I don’t play that very often. You want to play the songs that people like and know.” Alves’ music-making capabilities are a chip off the old block. His father, Rich, was in the music business, playing and writing country songs. In fact, some of them made it to the top of the charts. One of those was “Feed Jake,” a tear-jerker of a tune about a bond between an owner and a dog. “I guess it runs in the blood. My father was in the music business as a songwriter and played with a band, the Pirates of the Mississippi. They won a Country Music Award back in 1991 for Best Newcomers of the Year,” he says.

Alves began forging his own musical path after his family moved to the area from Columbus. His first guitar teacher was in local bands, taking him on as a protégé of sorts. “There was a guy on Jekyll Island named Thom Brown and he played with Ricky Minix. Their band was called Flashback, and they were at the Holiday Inn every weekend. I would go with my parents as a kid and watch them. That made me want to play,” he says. “Thom took me on as a project, showing me a few chords here and there. I just fell in love with it.” While he enjoyed playing music, he didn’t venture into the performance arena until his early 20s. Alves got serious about gigs after his first child was born and decided to up his appearances. “We were living in Fitzgerald at the time. I was thinking, ‘I got to get back to the coast. I have to go back home,’’ he says. “So we moved back, and I started playing music, really putting my nose to the grindstone and learning a lot of different songs. I really started playing a lot in 2003. I had a Friday and Saturday night gig at Latitude’s on Jekyll for years.” Alves took a bit of a hiatus to raise his three daughters. Today, he works as a daytime prep cook at the Georgia Sea Grill on St. Simons Island. But he’s also worked his way back into the music scene. He can often be found playing at Hop Soul, as well as performing a spot at Blackwater Grill on St. Simons Island. But he’s grateful to be back behind the microphone, doing the thing he’s loved for so long — sharing music. “When I was a kid, I think the ultimate goal was to be some big superstar,” he says with laugh. “But really, now that I’m older, I just really want to play good music. When people come up and tell me that they enjoyed my playing, that’s just the best. That’s all I really need.”

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Chase

St. Simons Island, GA

Care that’s a world apart, but just down the road. Every year, hundreds of kids like Chase make a lifesaving trip to Jacksonville. Because, whether it’s treatment for cancer, a neurological disorder or a heart defect, the staff at Wolfson Children’s Hospital have the experience to help kids overcome even the most serious conditions. Learn more at WolfsonChildrens.com/Georgia.

There are just some things in life you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss. Your mammogram is one of them. Schedule your mammogram today. Insurance is accepted and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify. For more information, call 855-ASK-SGHS (855-275-7447) or visit sghs.org. 7/2019 ÂŠ 2019 SGHS