October 2011 Tybee Breeze by DeVivo Marketing

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PublisherS: Sassy Sword Sundi & Marino The Mariner Editor: Margie McLellan Layout & Design: Sundi Marino Photography: Julia Foster Advertising Sales: Sundi Marino

The Tybee Breeze is a monthly publication that comes out on the 1st of each month and is available in racks & outdoor boxes throughout the island all month long. It is also available to view in its entirety to perspective visitors online, as well as, mailed out to subscribers all over the U.S. The deadline to advertise is by the 15th of the month prior. Our goal is to provide a fun & entertaining magazine for all ages. If you would like to contribute by writing a story, letter to the editor, suggesting a story, or advertising, contact us using the information above. By submitting photos to the Tybee Breeze, you are authorizing the Breeze to use, reproduce and display photographs. Some of the articles in the Tybee Breeze are fiction. Views expressed by writers are not necessarily those of the Tybee Breeze. The Tybee Breeze assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. All ads contained within the Tybee Breeze are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Tybee Breeze reserves the right to edit or refuse any articles or advertising submitted to this publication ÂŠ 2011. All rights reserved. God Bless America & God Bless Our Troops!

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Keeping It Real Please welcome two new business to Tybee: Mr. Kleen Carpet Cleaning and Good Vibrations health store. Sharon owns Good Vibrations and she has a complete selection of vitamins, minerals, herbs, oils, soaps, shampoos, make-up, perfumes, jewelry, incense, crystals, salt lamps, health products for pets, detoxes and weight loss products. Stop in and meet Sharon on Oct. 7 & 8 and get your nutrition blood analysis done. Meet Keith & Casey, they own Mr. Kleen a carpet cleaning and 24 hour water restoration company. It is a well established company out of North Georgia with a fabulous reputation. Keith & Casey vacationed here on Tybee a couple of times and fell in love with our little paradise. They decided to move here and expand their business after talking with John O’Neill ( I wonder what Ole Slo said? Well, if Johnny O’ likes you, you’re in). Wow a carpet cleaning company on Tybee! Do you know what this means? No Service Charge for coming from Savannah!! And with rates around $40 a room... they are very affordable. You can’t beat it!!! Are you a church and need your carpets cleaned? Mr. Kleen takes 10% off and donates 10% to your youth program. Keith & Casey have a great sense of community; they provide a service and also give back to the community where they live. They offer pet decontamination services too. They can guarantee that they can get rid of kitty and doggie’s tinkle spots. How? Well it is kind of scary, yet very cool... they bring a blue light in! Call Mr. Kleen today to get your carpets cleaned for the holidays 786-5602. Don’t forget it’s Breezy Awards time, and you have until the 15th of this month to vote for your Tybee favorites. The Breezy awards party is on November 1st, see you there! A BIG THANK YOU TO BUSINESSES WHO DONATED MONEY FOR POSTAGE TO SEND PACKAGES OF DONATED GOODS TO OUR TROOPS! (A ribbon will be displayed on their ads. Please support and thank these businesses): Bernie’s Oyster House ● Captain Mike’s Adventure Tours ● Island Pharmacy ● Island Scooter Rentals ● Latitude 32° ● Ocean Front Cottage Rentals ● Quality Golf Carts ● The Beach View Bed & Breakfast ● The Rail Pub ● The Quarter Bar & Grill ● The Tybee Breeze ● Tybee Island Charters ● The Savannah Bank “Be Breezy... You’re on Tybee Time!” ~Sassy Sword Sundi

Sassy (Wassy Wa Wa) DeVivo December 27, 1997 – September 19, 2011 Former resident of Tybee Island and onetime assistant editor for the Tybee Breeze. She lived a long and happy life but her friendship will be missed by her family.

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beer cans, cigarette lighters/butts, flip-flops, sunglasses, coke bottles and Sand-a-rella’s shoe…! I like to walk on the beach on the mornings, when the tide is out, and never fail to return home without a bag full of “beach trash”. If you’ve ever had to chase little ones around on the beach and keep up with all of their sand toys, you can understand how some of these trash treasures, like little plastics shovels, may get lost in the surf and left behind. However, beer cans, glass bottles (what are they doing on the beach anyway…?); plastics of all description, cigarette lighters and butts, etc., etc., etc. are the unmistakable signature of the “beach slob”. You may have also seen the signatures of their relatives, the “Tybee Road slob”, the “South End parking lot slob”, the “North Beach parking lot slob”, but I digress. As with any problem to be solved we need to know the: who, what, where, when, why and how….? The who we know “beach slobs”, the what we know “beach trash”, the where we know “North Beach, the when we know “everyday”, the why is the real unknown here and the how is somewhat immaterial…! So all we need to know is why would someone make a decision to throw beer cans, cigarette lighters, plastic and glass bottles, dirty diapers, etc. on the beach, as opposed to taking it home with them or putting it in a trash can. Now I’m sure arguments can be made for both “nature” or “nurture” as the root cause; maybe it’s a recessive gene, an extra chromosome, a virus… or maybe, they were all raised by wolves in “Sloberbia”. The Mayor and City Council could petition for a grant to commission a study. But, by a stroke of luck, among the “beach trash”, I found “Sand-a-rella’s” shoe. Now work with me here, there is a chance that “Sand-a-rella” is the off-spring of the “beach slobs”, so if we locate “Sand-arella then maybe we can identify the “beach slobs” and then ask them to explain the “why”. Ok, let’s get started, round up all of the children on the beach with one slipper and have her try this one on, oh and one more clue “Sand-a-rella” may be with a woman with only one black flip-flop and no sun glasses. Remember: “If you’re lucky enough to live on Tybee, you’re lucky enough…! Tommy Thompson, a sales associate with Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates, real estate development consultant and photographer, lives on Tybee Island. You can follow Tommy on his blog “the view from the beach” at: http://thompsonatlantic.blogspot.com/. Email: thomasfstop@gmail.com

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Hello Tybee and Happy October! The Tybee Island Tourism Council has been busy with our new Vacation Planner for 2012 and we are very excited about the new look! We’ve added an extended events page, some new pictures, enhanced the map and added some new listings! There’s also a great new cover! In September, The Tybee Island Tourism Council attended the Georgia Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Macon! I’ll tell you folks, people love them some Tybee around our state! We were well received to say the least! The speakers and seminars were very informative and also learning about how different areas of the state market their destinations. The last night’s event was a BBQ at “The Big House” which is where the Allman Brothers and many friends lived! It’s a great museum now! If you’re an Allman Brothers fan, you need to check it out! The Tybee Island Tourism Council wants to take this opportunity to thank the Tybee Police Department, Tybee Fire Department, Ocean Rescue, Parking Services,

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Public Works, Better Home Town and the Tybee businesses from lodging, restaurants, attractions, tours and services, for an outstanding job this spring and summer season! Thanks to the residents for their patience with the crowds! The Tourism Council can help bring our visitor’s here, but it’s the service they receive when they get here that will bring them back again! Again, many thanks!!! The Tybee Island Tourism Council is looking for a great fall season and we have again launched our “Fall in love with Tybee” campaign. Many thanks to our partners that participated with lodging and gift certificates! Tybee has also booked many of the participants coming the first weekend of November for the Rock N Roll Marathon in Savannah! By the time you read this Lindsay will be back from maternity leave! Baby Zachary is doing great! Thanks Tybee for a GREAT SEASON!!! Lindsay Fruchtl; lindsay@tybeevisit.com Vicky Buck; vbuck@tybeevisit.com

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Tybee Wedding Chapel has been really busy for the past five months. We have completed 21 beautiful weddings; several fund raisers, a major Grand Opening and much more! Lannie and I are thankful every day that we chose Ray Anaya to be our Event Director. He works very hard with the brides, wedding planners and caterers to make each wedding and reception a special experience. Ray has accomplished something that we never dreamed of...The Knot has posted five - Five Star reviews for our chapel and every review has personally mentioned how helpful and thoughtful Ray has been every step of the way to make sure that everyone has a wonderful experience. Ray reached out to his co-workers at Oceanfront Cottage Rentals to assist in his wedding world. He asked Carla Michael to be his assistant at Tybee Wedding Chapel along with Kim Dorsey. These ladies work with Ray to make sure that the bride understands what she can and cannot do and how to best utilize the chapel for an outstanding event. We have been very fortunate that most brides and their families now consider staying on Tybee to be “cool” during their destination wedding stay. This has brought business to Tybee in so many ways. Most brides have a wedding web site and list lodging, restaurants and shops on Tybee as part of their suggestions and recommendations for the invited Guests. This information helps the wedding Guests feel comfortable about their upcoming visit and think more seriously about staying on Tybee rather than in Historic Savannah. We have one bride whose grandmother announced that the week of her granddaughter’s wedding was going to be the family reunion and everyone had better show upon Tybee Island for the week. How great is that? Don’t forget about the Teddy Bear Tea party hosted by Suzanne Painter on December 11th at the chapel. This is going to be a fun family event and very memorable for the young artist. The chapel is available for Christmas parties or other group or corporate events. We have not had our first Sweet Sixteen party. I can’t wait! Thank everyone on Tybee for their ongoing support of the Tybee Wedding Chapel. Locals have been a tremendous help in promoting our young business in so many ways. Lannie and I look forward to seeing you during Pirate’s Fest and Halloween on Tybee. No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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Life in the Slow Lane By: John O’Neill

Well, it’s election time on Tybee once again. This one is going to be a bit different it would seem. We will be electing a mayor and the top three council winners for four year terms, while the fourth, fifth, and sixth place finishers will serve for two years. This means that we will still have a city election every two years, but in 2013 we will only be filling three seats with nothing else on the ballot. We will have to wait and see how this will affect turnout. But let’s talk about this one coming up next month. There’s no question that all eyes are going to be on the race for mayor. The political grapevine is buzzing with great anticipation as to how the three candidates are going to “split” up the vote. At this point, it’s anybody’s guess. Shirley has always made a very strong showing. Jason has a loyal following, and Dick is the alternative to business as usual. We shall see. But, there seems to be more of a buzz that this election is turning into a referendum on the current city manager. This could change the dynamics quite a bit. Ole Slo is not making any predictions this time around. I will, however, point out what so many candidates from the past know all too well: You just can’t trust the voters. They will eat your Bar-B-Q, drink your beer, and then kick you to the curb on Election Day. Such is the nature of this popularity contest. Let me say in all seriousness: I applaud each and every person who has offered to serve. It’s a thankless job but somebody has to step up and be counted. See you at the polls!

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Notes from the Palace… Things around here have been increasing in activity since Susie was named Queen of the Pirates Festival. Susie has asked people NOT to address as “Her Highness” but some people insist. Stuart still shows her the respect due her position, but always has for the last twenty years. We are looking forward to the celebration and studying the requirements of the position. Long live the Queen. Comments: Thank you so much. Your special hospitality is heartly given with a devotion that is rare nowadays. I hope to return from Italy with my two sons. Pier and Victoria, Torino, Italy What a role-model, oh Pirate Queen! So enjoyed getting to know inspirational you. Look forward to more sights and sounds a’la The Lighthouse Inn. Thank you and til we meet again, Robin and Jeff, Marietta, GA Thank you for making our stay on Tybee so wonderful! Lovely Room, great breakfasts and relaxing rocking chairs at the end of a long day. Liz and Mark, Los Angeles, CA We were married on the beach 10 years ago. We stayed at the Lighthouse Inn and had our reception there. It was wonderful! Back to celebrate 10 years of being happily married (evidenced by two children we left at home). We enjoyed the time – the island is beautiful. Danny and Suzanne, Harwell, GA Thank you all, Susie & Stuart, Lighthouse Inn ~ 912 786-0901 ~ Tybeebb.com No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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On Tuesday nights the Shrine Club hosts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supper Club,â&#x20AC;? and EVERYONE is invited! Dinner is only $8! They serve $2 well, beer & wine, and $4-5 premius (that has to be the cheapest place on the island)! There is a spectacular view of the mouth of the Savannah river where you can watch the ships coming and going, the beach, Hilton Head Island and the lighthouse. Until you become a member you must cal 786-4362 and leave your name and how many will be attending the dinner. Membership is only $10 a year! And the money goes to transporting the children they help to and from the hospital. They also have a 50/50 raffle every week. The Shrine Club is available for parties, events, weddings & receptions. You can get married outside on Battery Brumby with the lighthouse as a backdrop, then head inside for the reception with a view of the beach. You definitely have to go check it out!

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We are Tybee’s Chair Brigade, here to march in this parade! Here come the girls!! A while back, Joey Burel saw the DoDah Parade on TV. Marching in it were a bunch of guys wearing suits and doing drills with briefcases. An idea was born......... 2011 Pirate Fest marks Tybee’s Beach Chair Brigade’s third year! Marching in our sixth parade, L to R-Back row: Ritajane, MaryEllen, Sallie, Gina, we have grown from Patty, Joey, Beth; Middle: Jennifer, Twila, Carolyn, a dozen gals to thirty Juli, Chris, Debby; Seated: Katherine, Karen, Cappy, Linda, Vicki very enthusiastic brigadiers. Practicing twice a week since July, we are more prepared than ever to awe our audiences along the route. The first parade was quite an experiment. Twelve ladies decided to get together and see if we could pull it off. With the help of the Y staff, we got a choreographer/dance instructor, Kathleen Pyrch. She had high hopes for us, and also many reservations. We had very little experience in dance or marching. In fact, for most, none at all, but we were determined. Kathleen taught us a simple routine to the Beach Boys Surfin’ Safari. Our uniform bikini cover-

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ups are still a reflection of that dance, leopard printed! We practiced, at most, ten times. Most of the time we were not all there. And then it was parade day! We waited to line up along Solomon. We were so nervous and excited. Everyone was complimenting our cover-ups. Nice folks on 2nd let us use their bathroom. We snapped lots of photos and then we were off. We performed our routine in front of a small crowd at MacElwees and they went nuts. That’s when we knew it was going to be just fine. We would pull it off. We were still nervous, until the rain came, in buckets. We were now the wet T-shirt brigade. But the crowd stayed. It seemed that no one left the parade route. As we marched in the rain people kept cheering. We were so proud to be in the parade for all those soaking wet people! For Pirate’s Fest, our 6th parade, we have a bunch of new girls. We have added umbrellas for our injured who still want to be in the parade. Two of our own, Gina & Sallie, do our choreography. Our normal cadence caller, Pickney (and unofficial greeter down on the route) cannot be with us for this parade, but we have a husband filling in. Our music is rocking loud because of Roadie Sam who doubles as our videographer. And our driver/cheerleader is Charles.We always stop and celebrate our accomplishment at Fannie’s, a tradition! Come by after the parade and see us for pictures and autographs! We also party and watch Sam’s video at Marlin Monroe’s, another BCB tradition! That is where we welcome gals interested in joining us! Anyone interested? And last but not ever least, our (not so low so we can get out of them) beach chairs are ordered especially for the BCB from Christy’s on Tybrisa/16th. In fact, the people at Christy’s are definitely our greatest fans! Thanks to Mr. Marion and the girls!! See ya along the parade route! Tybee’s BCB, We march we drill we dance with chairs! We’re blonde, brunette, with some gray hairs!

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Tybee Marine Rescue Mission Reports By Joey Solomon Public Information Officer

August - September All Quiet. We have had no called rescue missions. Taps Past Skipper Steve Hendricks was laid to rest Sept 12, 2011. Steve was a huge part of this community. Many may not be aware of how he quietly served his country and community. His Legacy lives on in his children all of whom I am proud to call “friends.” As a Retired Fire Chief of Tybee, and years spent in the National Guard… his service to OUR organization may not be as well known. Steve was a workhorse at EVERY event, and worked his way up to Skipper in 1986. At our last meeting (on the 13th) we all remembered the good times and told our favorite “Uncle Steve” stories. I asked everyone to look for any pictures that I may add to this article and to please let me know quickly. (only 2 days till deadline). Four of us were all frantically looking for the same picture….and have yet to find one. Although this one is close (And features my dad on the right) we were unable to find “The Shot” we all were looking for. So…. I will attempt to literally paint it for you: Mid Eighties…Could have been any day around Thanksgiving…On a Island 5 miles south of Tybee… Morning, Mid-day, or Evening… There is “Uncle Steve” with his thick cheesy mustache, smiling while standing under a huge green canvas tent preparing the next meal for the 60 to 70 Adults and the 100 + children on the Island for our annual “Father – Son” camp. In those days the squadron cooked everything for everyone on the island. That was a huge undertaking, but Steve made it look easy. My job as the “waterboy” was to go to the “Hill” for water and provisions on every high tide. We would go through about 100 gallons of water twice a day. That’s a lot of Cooking and CLEANING. We were all part of “Steve’s Crew” and those were some of the BEST days of my (and a couple hundred more of his honorary nephews) Life. Steve never had any Political ambition, but to be elected “Camp-Master” and having his name carved into the “staff” had to be like being elected mayor of the island. He served at many post on TIOTP (The Island Of Twin Palms) including but not limited to… “Judge” of kangaroo court, “Camp Elder,” “Defense Attorney,” “Referee,” of the Boxing matches… Coach, Uncle, Sheriff, Para-medic, and DAD. Not bad for one quiet dad from Tybee Island… May God Bless,

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A Beachy Christmas For our troops! Tybee Style

hot chocolate, cider and oatmeal. Non-food items or toys like DVDs, CDs, games, books, puzzles, cards and anything fun to brighten the holidays are great. It will be getting cold over there shortly so anything to help them stay warm is good. “Hot hands”, thermal shirts, warm Sometimes, I forget the “how and why” that explains hats and ear muffs. Clothing items should what we’re doing in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today is be black (except socks). Even if it’s not part September 12 and I spent my weekend being reminded as I watched all the memorial services and reminders of of their uniform, they can sleep in these to keep warm. One last thing … We understand our soldiers love 9-11-01. Please help us show our service men and women getting cards and notes – You know … those Mayflower that we know they’re there to protect us and to keep our things you can hold in your hands. I put them on my country safe. Beginning October 17 and ending October refrigerator and they can tape them on the walls. Take some time and ask your children to make 21, we will be sending, much needed, ITEMS NEEDED a special card that we can include in the items to our troops. We hope to focus this THIS MONTH: packages. week on things they really need on a daily Thank you to everyone who has called, basis for hygiene and personal care and Soap asked questions and offered support for comfort. Shampoo this very important project. I have no doubt Sundi is doing a great job Conditioner that we will have a successful (and fun) collecting postage donations from many Hand Sanitizer project. Annie is excited with us and will be businesses. You will notice who Deodorant waiting to help pack the boxes. they are by the ribbons on Lotion their ads. Please thank them CITY OF TYBEE Toothbrush for their support. If you would ISLAND Toothpaste like to help with the cost of PROCLAMATION Floss postage, please make your check Shaving Gel payable to “Postmaster” and we’ll apply WHEREAS, our service it to the cost of postage. Razors men and women are We will use the Purple White Socks fighting for our freedom Heart stamps on all the in Iraq and Afghanistan, (9-11 & 10-14) packages leaving the Feminine Hygiene Products WHEREAS, a group of concerned island during this week. Nail Clippers citizens and businesses, comprised of We will also encourage Tweezers Brooke Purdy with the Savannah Bank, everyone who purchases Nail File Sundi Marino with the Tybee Breeze and stamps during the week Chap Stick Jeannie “Patti” Smith with the Tybee Island to buy the Purple Heart stamps for their Sunscreen Post Office have collaborated to celebrate personal and business mail. It’s a ‘forever’ Cough Drops the idea of collecting Christmas gifts for stamp! Foot Powder our troops Brooke and the entire staff at Eye Drops Savannah Bank (Savannah and Tybee) WHEREAS, they will be collecting postage Nasal Spray are working diligently with us to support donations to help with the cost of postage Band-aids this project. Pain Relief Tablets WHEREAS, these gifts will be sent with I’m listing some items just to give Antibiotic Cream Purple Heart Stamps you some ideas. Whatever you’d like to Q-tips donate will be appreciated. Everything WHEREAS, the City of Tybee wishes to donated will be sent directly to the troops Stationary & Blank Writing Cards convey our gratitude and appreciation Sanitary Wipes via the Chaplains who support them in to all of those involved in the “A Beachy Comb various locations. There is no middleman Christmas for our Troops, Tybee Style” Hair Brush or organization involved in this effort. WHEREAS, we urge our citizens to help You can drop your items off at the Granola & Energy Bars with “A Beachy Christmas for our Troops, Post Office or Savannah Bank. If you’re Tybee Style” by donating personal items on the route and can’t get to the Post Come here DEER!! as well as baked goods and non-food Office, please leave your items at the mail items box and Rocco and Lisa will be glad to Need to make room in your freezer for bring them in for you. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Remember, when these folks are ground deer meat, that I Jason Buelterman and the members in the field, travel size items may be better of the Tybee Island City Council, declare consider making it than full size. October 17 – 21, 2011 as “A Beachy into jerky for the The weeks before and after Christmas for our Troops, Tybee Style” Thanksgiving we will be sending additional soldiers. Call Bobbie week on Tybee Island and urge our packages. FOOD! Baked goodies, residents to bring their donations to the Orr at 786-7486 snacks, coffee, flavored creamers, peanut Tybee Island Post Office or the Savannah butter, crackers, gum, hard candy, instant and she’ll pick it up. Bank during the week of Oct. 17-21, 2011.

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By Michael D. Sullivan, Tybee Guy

THE SIGN BOOGIE “Sign, sign everywhere a sign, blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind…” Does the chorus of this song remind you of the political yard sign explosion on Tybee when every election cycle comes to pass? The lyrics from the 1971 mega -hit…SIGNS… belong to the 5 Man Electrical Band, a Canadian rock group. The words are set in hippie protest dialogue to fight conforming to societal dictates. “Long-haired freaky people need not apply…” “Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign…” Tybee is featuring long-haired candidates with beards as well as shorter-haired cuts favored by males and females. “Freaky” is not attributed to them and I suppose that is what 40 years of actual history since SIGNS is all about… doing one’s cultural thing in one’s cultural way. I can report that no candidate is sporting a nose or lip ring. Belly-button-rings, well, that is still a political unknown. Toe rings are most acceptable fashion as well as ring tones on cell phones. SIGNS is available if you are so inclined. As for verbiage, political ranting is now in as well as unsigned email charging someone with something. And there is always the mystery stuff about certain hidden documents now produced that will nail City Hall to the sea wall. Tybee elections are noisy whispering affairs covering diverse definitions of just about everything. We the people are bombarded with candidates spewing what is wrong here, what is right here, what can be cool here, and what just has to go here. Add to that questions now being argued about the power of the city manager to rule the island’s human and tech machinery. And, what is the effectiveness of the mayor to ambassador Tybee beach nourishment and infrastructure money from the state of Georgia and the federal government? For the record, Tybee voted for a strong city manager/ weak mayor form of governance. That does not mean the mayor is weak as the leading, presiding city official. It is government-speak. The city manager is not elected. The official is hired and can be dismissed by the City Council. The city manager serves at the pleasure of the council and the mayor. The current city manager has been on the job for 5 years…in fact, the longest serving city manager in Tybee history. So much for civics. “To put up a fence to keep me out or to keep mother nature in. If God was here he’d tell you to your face, Man, you’re some kinda sinner.” So sings the 5 Man Electrical Band. Well, we have the Tree Huggers and Sand Bubbas arguing both sides of this line and I suppose that will always be the scenario on this succulent island.

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The yard signs of all colors reflect that as candidates tend to run in blocks with generally the same spiel on issues. The signs are bunched together in small groupings. They are there to signify a set of Tybee mayoral and council candidates… that one could buy a used car from and not regret it. What sometimes baffles voters is that the block signs may be surrounded by FOR SALE and FOR RENT signs. It is the same for the single candidate signs placed in yards and seen on city access property lines. Be advised that FOR SALE and FOR RENT are not running for office. Neither is former mayor Walter Parker, or former councilmen John O’Neill and Mallory Pearce. Yet, in John O’Neill’s front yard, all three signs co-exist in a smooth and seamless retrofit. there Also, are signs for Eddie Crone, Whitley Reynolds, and Jack Youmans, all former council people, in O’Neill’s yard. A Walter Cunnihan sign for mayor is being sought and who knows who else from the past will appear on a sign there before the November elections. O’Neill is catching a lot of comedic buzz on his effort. “I did it for the hell of it,” says Johnny O’. He said folks tell him they did not know his yard candidates were running. The always adroit impresario added, “It’ll keep everybody on their toes.” O’Neill sees the mayor’s race as the large attraction this time out. He says the three way race is the big ticket to get folks to vote. And, Tybee is praised for turning out at the polls. He said everyone is talking about who will snare votes from each other’s base. Meanwhile, the three mayoral candidates are counting votes, a practice they do much better than mere mortals. “Old political signs don’t die. They just show up in the yards of supporters.” Walter Parker says that along with signs are what people on Tybee look for in an election. And, that his re-election sign in O’Neill’s yard has got to…” boost your ego a little bit! “ The Tybee mayor for 16 years predicts this mayoral election will be close. As for the Tybee Council, Mallory Pearce is looking for consistency in what a candidate says and then does. An environmentalist, he naturally favors green candidates. As for his election sign on O’Neill’s lawn, “I think it’s hysterical.” For 10 years, Mallory won a seat campaigning on a Tree Hugger ticket. He says the incumbents this year have a good chance of retaining their seats. He looks for development under control and measures to protect the natural wonders Tybee offers. And he says he is the guy who started the doorto-door campaigning that is the marching order these days. Call that a SIGN OF THE TIMES Petula Clark sang and scored a giant, international hit in the 60’s. It was the same for singer Brenton Wood who begged…GIVE ME SOME KIND OF SIGN, GIRL… You can always call Walter Parker, John O’Neill, Mallory Pearce, Petula Clark, Brenton Wood or any of the 5 Man Electrical Band if you are still confused about what sign to vote for in november. It is time now for endless speeches, spirits, rallies, and free grub gabfests. Tybee, our alluring jewel by the Big Deep, goes a courtin’… Tybee Breeze

Bare Necessities

By Judy O’Neill

Recent events, like power failures and appliance malfunctions, have shown me clearly what I can NOT and will NOT live without in my twenty-first century pampered existence. Just a few short weeks ago, the washing machine hose developed a leak which turned into a full geyser within seconds and flooded the laundry room. Then the ice maker decided to just freeze and stop. That was when I was mixing a drink to try to deal with the flood from the washer. Next, the battery operated doorbell went nutso and wouldn’t quit ringing until, in an absolute frenzy, I tore the receiver apart and tossed the batteries across the room. Well, I fixed the doorbell fairly easily so I could hear the repairman if he came to the door. The washer is now fixed thanks to the husband who turned out to be rather handy-dandy with his repair abilities. (Who knew!?) I bought a bag or two of ice and poured it into the ice maker bin so cocktail hour is back on schedule. The ice maker will get fixed eventually. This is Tybee and ice is important; but, well, this is Tybee, and sometimes sitting on the porch enjoying the breeze and cocktails--or even good ole Diet Coke--poured over store bought ice just takes over.

Procrastination is a way of life here. T h a t brings me to that amazing entity known as Georgia Power. After the last couple of lengthy power outages that occurred when two or three rain drops evidently tripped a switch somewhere or some idiot disconnected the extension cord that supplies Tybee’s power, we bought a generator. It won’t power everything but I can plug in a fan and keep cool (especially now that fall is here) and make sure the vodka in the freezer stays chilled and the Haagen Dazs remains edible. Seriously, folks, I just don’t get why we seem to have so many more power failures than we used to. Heck, way back when, even in hurricanes, we’d only lose power for a few hours. Now, I hold my breath every time I hear thunder. Anyway, all of the recent outages and malfunctions led me to start a list of basic things that I can’t live without and, most of the time, take for granted. And just think. Our great grandparents may have thought some of these things that seem so small and so every day to us now were luxuries! Electricity. Washers / Dryers / Clean Clothes. Refrigerators / freezers / ice makers. Air conditioning. Indoor plumbing /toilet paper. Soap. Deodorant. Lip Gloss. Hair dryers. Cars / gasoline. The one I had to think about a minute was the doorbell, especially with campaign season upon us. I can do without that little irritant. I may just take those new batteries out so I won’t hear the politicians try to ring the bell. (Political note: If you want me to vote for you, don’t come to my door to campaign. Seriously!) What’s on your list of bare necessities? Til next month, keep the vodka chilled, the Haagen Dazs in good supply, and your fingers crossed that the power doesn’t go out. After all, October is one of Tybee’s best months! Pirates Fest? Halloween? Art festivals. Breezy Awards? Need I say more?? And think about this, me mateys, as you enjoy all the Pirate hoop-la. Pirates smelled bad because they didn’t have some of these Bare Necessities. Arrrrgh/ Ewww. Judy O’Neill has written for the Breeze for the past eight years. She was named “Best Local Columnist” at the 2008 and 2006 Breezy Awards and “Best Local Real Estate Agent” at the 2005 Awards. Judy and her husband John have lived on Tybee since 1983 and own Tybee Island Realty. She can be reached for comment at tybeechick@aol.com.

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September on Tybee I wrote this article intended for publication in last month’s Breeze but missed the deadline. So what was I to do - throw it away, wait until next September, or assume Tybee folk, who are accustomed to operating on “Tybee Time,” won’t notice? The decision was easy. “September, The Ideal Month on Tybee Island.” I did not make that claim since I prefer October. Those words were taken from the “Official Annual Labor Day Review” published by the Trades and Labor Assembly of Savannah in September 1931. Permit me to take a quick break from reporting on the minutes of Council meetings to tell you what the Trades and Labor Assembly – “Devoted to the Progress of the Labor Movement in Savannah” - had to say about September on Tybee. Julianne Jarvis Meyers shared with me a copy she has of the Trade Assembly’s 1931 publication. It included two articles by her father, W. B. Jarvis, who was very active in the labor movement. Many of you will remember Julianne’s brother, Johnny, a neighbor and good friend of mine who died a few years ago. I reported on his tales of riding the Tybee Train a while back. The thing that caught my attention as something you might be interested in was a one-page testimonial promoting commerce on Tybee. First there was a message from the Town of Savannah Beach. [1931 was during those dark years on Tybee when some misguided and unenlightened people had changed the name of the “Town of Tybee” to the “Town of Savannah Beach” – 1929 to 1978 – probably the same ones that changed “16th St.” to “Tybrisa St.”]

Sincerely yours, The Town of Savannah Beach Tybee Island, Ga.” [Below the Town’s message is:]

TYBRISA

Get in your automobile or on the train and come where

!! IT IS COOL !! DANCING EVERY NIGHT FINEST ORCHESTRAS

SUNDAY CONCERT AFTERNOON AND EVENING Surf Bathing – Beach Sports Boardwalk Skirting the Atlantic PAVILION

RESTAURANT BATH HOUSES

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So, for you folks of 80 years later – enjoy your September on Tybee. And thanks Julianne for sharing that with us. Enjoy your October as well!

September, The Ideal Month on Tybee Island “This September Savannah Beach will have more visitors than in that Month in any previous year of its history. “The famous 29th Regiment of United States Infantry will be camped at Fort Screven. “The Hotels will be open for the month. “The bathing pavilions will be open. “On Tybrisa pavilion there will be the same high class music that has marked the summer season. Dancing night after night. “Bathing is never better than in September – many declare it one of the very best months of the year. “The automobile road to Savannah Beach is in perfect condition. “Spend September, or a part of it, or your weekends, or your Sundays of that month, at Savannah Beach. No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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HELLO FABULOUS TYBEE READERS! Did you know that you have the opportunity to purchase a Memorial Plaque for City benches located within the Southend of the Main Corridor? Each bench plaque will memorialize your loved one while also becoming an enduring show of appreciation to Tybee’s heritage. To purchase your plaque please contact me or check out the Better Hometown Program link on the City of Tybee Island’s homepage. The Fall Series of Third Thursdays on Tybee continues Oct. 20th 5-6pm at the lot at Tybee Oaks along the northern portion of the Main Corridor. The Old Folkers will be performing this “Outdoor Listener’s Delight.” We are thrilled that Hank Weisman’s and John Powers’ musical talents will resonate throughout Tybee’s Main Corridor to provide free, family-friendly, outdoor music. This folk music duo regularly opens the Savannah Folk Music Society’s monthly coffeehouse concert, “First Friday for Folk Music” and plays at other area events. Hank is the President of the local folk music society and has been a folksinger and guitar player since his early teens during the folk music revival of the 1960’s! John is a long-time Savannahian who plays multiple instruments and has performed folk and bluegrass in the area for decades! While you are enjoying time throughout the corridor, check out The Old Folkers performance. Their playing and singing of folk music will delight all ages! In case of inclement weather, the performance will move inside to Huc-a-Poos Bites and Booze at The Shops at Tybee Oaks.

The Fall Series of Third Thursdays on Tybee will continue in November with Harry O’Donoghue. If you would like to make a donation specifically to support Tybee Island Better Hometown events, you can! Please stop in to see me or feel free to give me a call. Your donation will go directly toward events put on by the Better Hometown program for the community and guests. As I mentioned in my last article, the Better Hometown Promotions Committee members are extremely excited about how nicely the plans for Tybee for the Holidays are coming together. If you are interested, or know someone that is interested, in singing during Lights on for Tybee (Dec. 2 @ 6:30pm) please contact Billy Manucey. We are grateful that he will be conducting the choir again this year! For information about activities and other festive updates, www. tybeefortheholidays.com is your one stop site. If your business / organization is going to have a holiday activity open to the public, you are encouraged to contact a promotions committee member or me to include your holiday info on the site! Please remember to let those you know that are planning to visit from Savannah for the day that the Savannah to Tybee Beach Shuttle is available. Departures from the Savannah Visitors Center are at 10am, 11am, 2pm, and 5pm. The first stop on Tybee is at the Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout approximately 30 minutes after departure from SVC. Then it travels to the north end between the Lighthouse and the public parking lot. Everyone enjoys coming to Tybee for the natural environment, services, shops, and dining options. Let’s welcome them and help them enjoy their visit to YOUR community. Here’s to you and the nostalgia of Tybee! Chantel ~ 912.786-4573, ext. 123 (cmorton@cityoftybee.org)

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Dear Fran, My momma told me never to discuss politics or religion. Everywhere I go, folks are talking about who’s running for office and who they’re voting for. Not to mention these people who keep coming up to me asking me to vote for them. What am I supposed to do? Confused, Nita Ballot Dear Nita, Just listen, and nod, and say, thank you, I’ll think about it and walk away. If you see a politician at your door, hide and pretend you aren’t home. Sometimes, you can put a “Quarantined” sign on your door and that helps. Listen to your momma, Fran

funny because he always brings Metamucil to sprinkle in his beer. He says it makes him a better dancer because it increases his movement abilities. We tried to explain things to him, but it didn’t work. Keep Bubba home, Fran

Dear Fran, After the Pirates Fest and in honor of the Key West tradition of Fantasy Fest, I’m planning a Halloween Fest Party. Will it be okay if put “Nudity Requested” under the RSVP info? Don’t you think this party will be the social event of the season? Happy Halloween! Sandy Butts Dear Sandy, Ewwwww. Could you go for just a hint of nudity? There are some things you just need to wonder about, if you know what I mean. Plus, what if the Dear Fran, weather is too cool? Do you really want a bunch of We were riding along the bike route and saw all nekkid people in a group inside your house? these campaign signs for people we’ve never Don’t invite me! even heard of and who aren’t even running in the Fran election for Tybee. Is that legal? You can write me anytime you like Concerned, at FranVanFlanders@aol.com Stuffed Shirt Dear SS, Don’t know. Don’t care. What’s your point? Get a sense of humor! Fran Dear Fran, I’m really scared about Pirates Fest. keeps telling me that pirates eat little breakfast. Is that true? Please help, Little Suzie Dear Little Suzie, Wake up, Hon. Pirates don’t eat little breakfast. They have them for dinner! Just Kidding, Fran

My brother children for

children for Arrrgh!

Dear Fran, I’ve been trying to vote for my Uncle Bubba in the Breeze Awards but I can’t find his category on the ballot. He told me he was in the running for “Catch of the Year at Doc’s.” He really wants to win something called the Hot Stud award. Do you know what that is? Thanks, Maywell B. Thicke Dear Maywell, Your Uncle Bubba has delusions of grandeur and is a legend only in his own mind. We all think he’s No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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Fall proves to be another exciting and busy time at the Tybee Island YMCA & Recreation! We have a plethora of events open to all in the Tybee community. Our annual Pumpkin Patch and Spooky Skate Night will be held October 21st from 6-9 pm. We will be giving away free pumpkins to decorate and snacks from 6-7 pm. Then don’t let the little goblins scare you away from Spooky Skate from7-9 pm. We have glow sticks and a costume contest for children dressed up skating. For Spooky Skate we ask that you bring a food item to donate to the Rising TYde Community Food Pantry. Speaking of the Rising TYde Community Food Pantry, just a reminder that donations (monetary or food items) are welcomed and greatly needed. The pantry is open every third Tuesday of the month from 10-11 am and 6-7 pm. Proof of Tybee residency is required with either a photo id or bill with current address. The pantry is always in need of volunteers and donations. Food items that are in high demand: Pasta, rice, grits, pasta sauce, mac & cheese, canned meat, and juice. Drop off sites for food items include Trinity Chapel United

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Methodist Church, All Saints Episcopal Church and the Tybee Island YMCA. Please contact the Tybee YMCA for any questions. This pantry is a community collaborative making sure that none of Tybee goes hungry. Don’t forget about the Active Older Adults and the YEEPIES going strong this fall. We have many upcoming field trips planned: October 1, trip to Oglethorpe Mall and lunch 11am. Transportation is provided (13 seats) call for details and to reserve a seat. Regular meeting is October 13th at 10 am in Room 6 in the old school building. All are invited to come join our group. Come out to mingle and meet new faces. October is also Breast Cancer awareness month and the YMCA is going to Paint the Pier Pink! Paint the Pier Pink will be held Saturday, October 29th from 9-12 at the Tybee Pier. This is a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. We’ll be doing a Zumba Party on the Pier, Yoga on the Beach, a Pink Paddle Out, Susan G. Komen Foundation will be there, the Savannah Fire Fighters are selling their t-shirts, and the Pink cruiser will be there as well as the Pink fire truck. We will also have a $1 Raffle and give free pink give- a-ways. Come out and Paint the Pier Pink with the Tybee YMCA!! Paint the Pier Pink!! It will be on Saturday, October 29th from 9-12. It is a fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Foundation. We’ll be doing a Zumba Party on the Pier, Yoga on the Beach, a Pink Paddle Out, Susan G. Komen Foundation will be there, the Savannah Fire Fighters are selling their t-shirts, and the Pink cruiser will be there as well as the Pink fire truck. We will also have a $1 Raffle.

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Experience Luxury, Oceanfront Style Arrrghhh! Oceanfront’s team is so excited about Pirate’s Fest this year. It is going to be the best year ever! Bands, costumes, parades, beads, candy and contests will make for another great event! Tybee Island loves a great party and 2011 should be the greatest! This year Oceanfront Cottage Rentals, LLC and Tybee Wedding Chapel are providing the trolley transportation to and from the North end of Tybee to the area in front of Ocean Plaza. Old Savannah Tours has agreed to partner with us to pick up Guests and Locals on the North end of Tybee. The pick up locations begin at Fort Street & Van Horne (next to River’s End Campground & Tybee Police Station) and then the route goes to Tybee Lighthouse, North Beach Parking lot, Sugar Shack, Oceanfront Cottage, City Hall, Tybee Market/IGA. This should allow everyone transportation to and from the event without having to park and drive. We are asking everyone to walk to the trolley pickup locations. Trolleys will run on Friday, October 7, 5pm until midnight. On Saturday the trolleys will run from 10am until midnight. The pick up location on the South end is in front of Ocean Plaza which is close to all the festivities. North Beach Parking lot will be available for free parking during the event because so much of the usual

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parking at the Pier will be tented for this Grand Event. NO PUBLIC PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED DURING THE PARADE SET UP IN NORTH BEACH PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY MORNING UNTIL 2:30 P.M. ONLY PARADE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PARKING LOT DURING THAT TIME FRAME FOR THE SAFETY OF THE PARADE PARTICIPANTS. Oceanfront Cottage Rentals’ staff has been planning the children’s face painting booth. Carla Michael (winner of 2010 best women’s pirates’ costume) is in charge of this booth. She has all of her paints ready and a willing group of accomplices. Please bring the children and meet Carla, Teresa, Katie, Marvin and a few more pirate members of the Oceanfront team. The face painting will be under the big children’s tent in Little Matey’s Cove; Times are 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Get your best costume on and come down to enjoy the festivities. A special thank you to Charissa Murray, Paul & Paula DeVivo, and all the Tybee Fest Krewe for their tireless efforts to make this event fabulous. October is going to be a great month for Tybee Island. The bookings look really good and the weather should be fabulous. Pirate’s Fest is bringing people from all over the world and our Halloween is so special on Lewis Ave. We will have 2 floats in this parade. One for Oceanfront Cottage and the other for Tybee Wedding Chapel. Old Savannah Tours will provide the trolley for Tybee Wedding Chapel’s transportation during the parade. Lannie and I look forward to seeing you during Pirate’s Fest and all over Tybee during October.

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This summer has been an emotional rollercoaster for us at the 4-H Center. We worked very hard with the help of the community to give Clover a grand send-off to her new life at sea. And if you’ve been following her on www.seaturtle. org, then you’ve noticed that her tracker is no longer transmitting. This is definitely disappointing because of all the work to get the tracker, and also the curiosity to see where she would travel. However, even though the tracker is no longer transmitting it does not mean that she did not survive her first weeks at sea. The tracker was heavily cemented to her shell and encased in epoxy, but the antennae that actually transmitted her location did not have the same protection. When our staff consulted with the vet who applied the tracker and GDNR officials, we were told that it is not uncommon for sea turtles to break or damage the antennae when sleeping or feeding around rocks or submerged debris. And from watching her in our tank, she loved to be around blocks and was not afraid to run into them when in pursuit of food. I thoroughly believe this explanation to be the reason Clover is no longer transmitting. She was way too feisty for me to even entertain any other scenario. Unfortunately losing track of Clover was not our only loss this summer. Stephen Hendrix worked with us at the 4-H Center for five years. Losing him as a member of our staff a year ago was sad, but losing him from this world last month was heartbreaking. Steve was one of the hardest working and most dedicated men that I’ve ever met. He never quit until the job was done and always made sure it was done right. But he was more than a co-worker or friend, he was family. I was never nervous about moving five hours away from home because I knew Steve would be there with the right advice or tool for the job. Our Monday morning coffee break usually turned into an hour of him recounting the latest adventures of the grandkids with the biggest smile on his face. He was always so proud of his family. And whenever my dogs had gotten into mischief, he never missed a beat with a story of Bo or Honey – miraculously my babies seemed like angels again. We weathered many ups and downs together, and I can honestly say that he was the one above all others who kept me going after the death of my husband. He always had the right words to get a smile back on my face and make sure I stayed in school and kept my life on track – even on the rough days. I’m grateful to have known such a man; Steve had a true gift for bringing out the best in those around him. I know he now has his wings and I’m sure he’s already been putting them to good use.

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What’s Cookin With Chef Espy

BRACIOLE An adventure in grocery shopping. Braciole? What is it? What’s it for? How do you pronounce it? It’s Bra-sholle! It’s Italian. It’s the best way to get the most for your meat money. These days we need it. Braciole most often is exceptionally thin cut beef pounded out to be even thinner to make stuffed meat rolls. Stuffing is your choice, bread crumbs, grated cheese, minced pancetta (Italian ham), mushrooms, dried fruit, onions, garlic, hard boiled eggs, spinach, and what ever you fancy. The rest is easy; the Braciole is then snuggled in a pan of “Sunday gravy” and simmered for hours until succulent and tender. Ingredients for stuffing: Extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely diced pancetta (or ham) 1 large onion finely diced Kosher salt Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups day old bread, crusts removed, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 cup milk 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 lb. button or cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 lb. spinach, stems removed, and finely sliced 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 1/2 cup grated provolone cheese, or mozzarella 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 lbs. top round or flank steak, cut into 1/2 inch slices (about 12) Sauce: Extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion finely diced Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Salt to taste (Kosher) 2 cloves garlic, smashed, finely chopped 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup good red wine

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1 3-2 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes, pureed 2 cups water Grated parmesan cheese for garnish How to, beef rolls: Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil, add the pancetta and bring the pan to med. heat. Cook the pancetta until it gets brown and crispy, about 5- 7 mins. Add the onions, crushed red pepper and stir. Season with a little salt. Cook the onions until they are soft & aromatic, about 7-8 mins. While the onions are cooking, in a large bowl, combine the bread & milk. Toss to combine & let sit until the bread has absorbed all the milk & is very soft. Use your hands to really get in there & squish everything together. Add the garlic to the pan with the pancetta & onion & sauté for 2-3 mins. Add the mushrooms, season with salt, to taste & sauté until the mushrooms are soft & have released their moisture, about 4-5 mins. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the spinach. Add the onion mushroom mixture to the bread & stir to combine. Add the pine nuts, provolone, parmesan & stir. Taste and season with salt, if needed. Set aside. Lay beef slices between 2 pieces of plastic wrap & pound with a meat mallot to even out about 1/4 inch thick. Put 1/4 cup of filling on 1 end of each of the pounded meat slices & roll up tightly. Secure with tooth picks or tie with butcher’s string. Repeat with remaining beef & filling. Coat a large wide pot with olive oil & put over med-high heat. Season beef rolls with salt, to taste & brown the rolls on all sides, when well browned remove from pan and set aside. Make the sauce in the same pan. Sauce: Remove the oil from the pot the beef was browned in. Add a light coating of fresh olive oil, add the onions & crushed red pepper. Season with salt & put the pot over med. heat. Sweat the onions until they are translucent & aromatic, about 7-8 mins. Add the garlic & sauté for a minute or 2, do not burn. Stir in the tomato paste & red wine, cook 6-8 mins. Add the tomatoes & 2 cups of water, season with salt to taste. Return the beef rolls to the pan & snuggle them into the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat & simmer until the beef is very tender, about 2 to 2- 1/2 hours. Remove the toothpicks before serving. To serve, arrange 2 or 3 braciole on each plate. Halve 1 or 2 rolls to expose the stuffing. Spoon on some of the sauce, garnish with parmesan cheese & chopped parsley or That’s Braciole! basil.

Hope you enjoy, Chef Espy, Sighs or Moans ~ chefespy@bellsouth.net

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Responsible Alcohol Use Last year, I wrote about responsible alcohol use. I couldn’t not do so. When I look at the AVOIDABLE accidents and injuries here on Tybee, the common thread is frequently over-consumption of alcohol. While I am not about to say the there is anything wrong with responsible alcohol use in moderation, there are many things wrong with mixing excessive alcohol with the ocean or rivers or boats or cars. I can’t count the number of times I have watched a sunburned beach-goer failing a sobriety test on Butler or Highway 80 after a great day at the beach. What a terrible way to end a beautiful day! Sitting on the beach and drinking beer all day is a recipe for disaster. Alcohol is a powerful diuretic (meaning it causes your body to make urine). Sitting out in the sun also causes your body to lose water through sweat. This relative dehydration cause’s one’s blood alcohol level to be even higher, than if they were well-hydrated. Knowing an acceptable amount of alcohol to consume and remain legally sober may be useful, but there are so many variables that can affect one’s blood alcohol level. Body weight, hydration status, liver function, alcohol content of the beverage, time to consume a volume of alcohol, food load and other factors can all effect blood alcohol levels. Therefore it is difficult to draw a rule of thumb for safe alcohol consumption, especially in a beach environment where relative dehydration can frequently occur. The time to make a decision regarding responsible alcohol use begins before the first drink. Individuals need to plan to catch a ride with a non-drinker or call a cab if alcohol use is part of the plan. Here on Tybee, with the incredible service of the Crab Cab, it is unfathomable that anyone would ever get a DUI. Groups need to determine a designated driver in advance and encourage that these

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individuals have non-alcoholic beverages for their entire day. The designated driver is the hero for the day and needs to be treated as such! The complications involving DUI are worth discussion. The medical issues in an otherwise healthy person are typically short-lived, as long as trauma does not occur during the time of inebriation; however the legal ramifications can last for years or even decades. I have seen careers ended, relationships lost and reputations damaged. We all have. So please, drink AND SERVE responsibly. Please don’t over-serve patrons who are already drunk. If you drink, use a designated driver, call a Crab Cab or call a friend, but please don’t drink and operate a car, motorcycle or boat or get in the water. Better yet, keep alcohol consumption to a reasonable level. You can enjoy Tybee without over-consuming alcohol and in fact I would argue that Tybee can be enjoyed more without the medical and legal complications of alcohol overuse. I have seen multiple 5-day Tybee visits that have been essentially reduced to a 2 day visit from alcohol overuse: 5 days minus two ½ days of intoxication and 2 days of hangover for each half day of inebriation. Wouldn’t you rather enjoy the full five days? I certainly would!

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The end of the Tybee sea turtle season is coming to a close. By the time this article is published, the Tybee Sea Turtle Project will most likely have completed the nest inventory on our final nest located at 9th Street. Our season was a little higher than average. Tybee was visited by 15 female loggerhead sea turtles. Of the total visits, nine were actually nests. The first nest was discovered on May 25 and the final nest was discovered on July 26th. All nine of the nests were relocated. Tybee, because it is a re-nourished beach every 7-8 years, had a slop (Hurricane Irene has since removed the slop) on the front side of our beach that kept the females from crawling further up the beach for nesting. Each nest was relocated within the twelve hours time frame as required by the Georgia Department of Natural Resource. This means the volunteers moved the eggs before the embryo attached to the egg shell. Once that occurs damage to the egg could occur and development could cease. The nests were safely relocated to a higher and darker par t of the dunes on Tybee. Our final nest, Nest 9, will reach the hatching window by Sept. 13th and should hatch within that week. The nests on Tybee had an average incubation period of about 54 days. Nest 8, located at 10th Street, began hatching on day 48 at

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around 6pm. With the exception of nest 8, the other nests hatched at night. I am happy to report that we did not have near as many disorientated hatchlings this season. Thanks for helping us keep our beach dark. The nine nests laid on Tybee contributed to the total of 2,003 (as of September 12) sea turtle nest found on the Georgia beaches this season. This was a record year for sea turtle nesting in Georgia. At the time of writing, approximately 108,000 baby sea turtles have emerged from nests on all the Georgia barrier islands and have made their way to the sea. As our sea turtle season comes to a close, there are several things that you can do to make sure the sea turtles return to our beach next spring. First, make sure to pick up any trash that is not only on the beach, but on other parts of the island as well. The trash could reach the ocean where a sea turtle, adult or hatchling, could mistake it for food. Protect out beach and dune system by staying out of the dunes. Not only is it illegal to walk through a dune system, but our female sea turtles depend on those areas for their nesting habitat. Finally use the off season to assess your outside lighting, we need the beach to remain as dark as safely possible from May to October each year. As I close, I need to give a huge THANK YOU to the sea turtle volunteers. I could not have completed this season without your help and dedication. For more info on sea turtles or the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project please visit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center! The center is located at 1510 Strand Avenue. If you wish to donate, please call (912)786-5917, or visit www. tybeemsc.org. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sea Turtle Project, please contact the Center or send me an email at Tammy@TybeeMarine Science.org.

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What’s a Tourist to Do? By Alaina Loughridge I know it’s awfully late in the season for this information, but my hindsight has always been 20/20. I would have made a terrible attorney. Driving home after my client just received the death penalty, I would realize I could have gotten them acquitted. Sigh. Anyway, it’s early September right now and I have had the epiphany of giving tourists good tourist information on what to do on Tybee. Better than late than never … This is what I know: First thing you want to do is check your surroundings. Are you on the north end? Then make transportation arrangements immediately. You do not want to deal with parking on Tybee. You will just get pissed off. Call Crab Cab, Island Hopper, or Pedicab. If you are the self-sufficient type, go to Fat Tire and rent a bike or scooter. Another option is Tybee Cruisers (although a designated driver is required for that). Now that you are settled, you are hungry. There are several excellent restaurants within your grasp where you can stuff yourself silly. A few not to be missed establishments are Wind Rose for Sheppard’s Pie (Monday only) they also cook a burger that will have you patting your belly with equal parts joy and pain because

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you can’t help not eating all of it. Spanky’s is another must eat. Get spuds. Don’t ask what they are, just get them. You also want to eat dinner watching the sunset at A.J.’s, get a daiquiri at Tybee Time, eat the stuffed fried shrimp at Bernie’s, meatloaf at Doc’s, pizza and beer at Lighthouse, drink mimosas at Bennie’s, and eat the southwest rolls at Nickie’s. That’s just the south end, friends! On the north end, you want to hang out and eat pizza at Huc a Poo’s. Definitely stop by Café Coco’s and eat the Bob Marley. Cruise the boulevard to Mexi-Cali for Mexican and stop by Sundae Café for everything on the menu! Don’t forget that tipping is not the state sport of Wisconsin. Now that your accommodations and dining have been arranged, what to do next? Are you an active on-the-go type of person? Well you can rent jet skis at Tybee Island Marina, kayaks at Sea Kayak Georgia or hop on the Tybee Island Slow Ride for kicks and giggles. Not into anything that requires you to elevate your heart rate? That’s cool too. You got options. You can check out the library, catch a dolphin tour with Captain Mike, take a tour at the Marine Science Center and/or the 4-H Center, or get a manicure at Salon Isobe. Tybee also offers a YMCA, many churches to get your God on, the Post Theatre, a lighthouse, the IGA grocery store, deep sea fishing at Tybee Island Charters, and if you really want to go nuts, get married at the Tybee Wedding Chapel. One of my truly favorite things about Tybee is the open container law. Yeah!! You can stroll the avenue with a fine beverage of your choice as long as it is in plastic or Styrofoam. I know! Really and truly! No glass please! Also, no driving please while imbibing said fine beverage. Word on the street is that The Man is beginning to frown on aluminum. I’ve heard several different stories, so just play it safe and stick to plastic for your beer. Also, do not throw your empties on the street. Come on now. There are trash cans everywhere. Use them! There you have it. Just a few ideas of how to make your vay kay more enjoyable and ensure that you maximize your time - that is assuming anyone is out there to read this. If you are, now you don’t have to wander around vaguely wondering what to do with yourself. So welcome to Toon Town folks! Oh, did I forget to mention that we have a beach?

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Our Patriot’s Day Ceremony went very well. Approximately two hundred people came to Memorial Park to show that we still stand together against the violence brought to us by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Our Mayor and Congressman Kingston spoke of how the effects of September 11 affected them and their families. They also spoke of how the City of Tybee Island and the State of Georgia have endured in the years since 2001. Police Chief Bryson and Fire Chief Sasser both gave well deserved accolades to their officers who protect us every day. As most of us know, over three hundred emergency service workers were among the 3,000 plus who were killed on September 11th, and many more have died since, from illnesses received during their attempts to save people. And as always, our thanks to Park Ranger Ronald Calhoun who sang several inspiring songs that gave inspiration and really fit the event.

This month we will have our Second Annual Fall Steak Dinner at the Post on October 16th. It will be just like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day earlier this year. We hope everyone finds time to attend. Reservations can be made by calling the Post after 5pm We continue to look for new members. If you’re interested in the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary or Sons of the Legion call the Post (786-5356) for information. Bingo is on Fridays at 8pm. Cards go on sale at 7:15pm. Horseshoes will be Saturday evenings at 7pm with sign-in starting at 6:30. Both events are open to the public and everyone is invited to participate. The Legion and Auxiliary meet on the second Monday of the month, with social hour (and food) starting at 6pm and the meeting at 7pm. The Sons of the Legion meet on the third Monday at 7pm. As always, Linda or Patti will have the canteen open at 5pm every day except Sunday. We close on Sundays unless there is a special event.

Hello Breeze readers, First, if you did not make the Legion’s Auction you really missed a good time. Entertainment was provided by the duo of “Martha Swindelle and Lee Sanchez” for the evening. If you need some really great entertainment please contact them. Folks were dancing their feet off!! (They are particularly great for an auction as they spend money too.) And I know you probably think that all we do is cook and eat; well you’re pretty close to being right. The food was intense for a lack of a better word SO GOOD and SO MUCH. Auxiliary members again out did themselves!! The Legion made a good amount of $$ even in this economic downturn. I don’t even know where to begin regarding Patriots Day!! Sonny Dixon made it so very special. I can still think about his wonderful humor and how very sincere he is about this “Great Country” that we live in called “America.” He is truly a one of a kind M.C. Our own “Lynn Marston” better know as “Song Bird” singing

the National Anthem was truly inspiring. Commander Georgia Walker did a great job as did Ron Callahan. The Fire Fighters, Police and Soldiers were there. Fire Chief Skip Sasser and Police Chief Bob Bryson gave wonderful comments and added much to the program from the view of those first on the scene. Let’s not forget our “First District” Jack Kingston and the view that he provided from Washington. And last but not least, the Coast Guard “fly over” gave you goose bumps and Taps and Amazing Grace brought a tear to the eye! All did a superb job to make the program and event a success. Thanks to all. We have lots of upcoming events. October 23rd covered dish supper; bring your favorite and join in. Also, for Halloween on Lewis Ave, the Auxiliary has voted for a donation towards buying candy for the little ones. That’s what we are all about helping our veterans and community. We are always looking for new members to join our family. Hope to see you soon.

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of light in order to lock on to a path of direction. This can be confusing to them especially with the amount of light rays emitted to them. There are many varieties in the moth family. Some of the species include:

Angoumois Grain Moth

Moths Contrary to popular belief, moths are not necessarily attracted to just any light in general or the light emitted from your porch light and other home lighted areas. What seems to happen with these creatures is all brightness of light confuses them with their sense of direction and thus disorientates their ability to fly straight. Sort of like deer in the headlight scenario. As studied by scientists, it still is not known how the moth uses light rays be it as lunar or solar situation as a guide of direction. What has also been studied is that the moth moves in a straight line generally keeping in check its position in tune with the angle of light rays. This strikes the eyes of the moth and is a pretty complicated guidance system instilled by nature and kicks in when a light source is far-away. This light mode seems to go haywire to their system when a light source is close to them. The moth’s nervous system instructs their ability to fly so that both eyes can get the same amount

Which mainly attack a whole grain product such as corn, barley, rye, oats, rice and many other seeded products. Another group is called:

Case Making Clothes Moth These are a common pest and habits of feeding include: woolen, russ, feathers, furs, many taxidermy mounts as well as tobacco products.

Indian Meal Moth This is one in the industry we have greatly encountered not only in the homes of our clients but in the commercial businesses we service also. They can be found in your flour, meal products, whole grains, chocolates, crackers, beans, pet food and chili peppers.

Webbing Clothes Moths Webbing clothes moths are usually about one half inch long. The larvae also are one half inch long when mature. These creatures are basically small caterpillars. Their color can be white with a light brown head. They can infest in any fabric and can deposit their eggs which can hatch in as few as several days to a 45 day range. There can be a lengthy molting process that can be from one moth to one month and a half. They can feed on many products such as carpets, upholstery, clothes, wool, animal hair and felt. The most preventative way of control is a major cleaning of all materials in the cloth, carpet and upholstery areas. They then should be treated with a proper pesticide with residual properties. The word pest is an ancient term derived from the word pestilence. Throughout history there have been many remedies and concoctions to control these creatures of habit. In modern times we have come a long way with research experimentations and trial and error to be more effective in controlling our current day pest population that we share on our planet. As more research is explored in our industry we strive to implement and incorporate procedures that control these insects and the target pest in question. Until next time, Let’s work the bugs out! Johnny “the bugman” Herald Cox Pest Control

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Cowboys vs. Aliens The title of this film should give you a clue that this film ain’t winning no Oscar for Best Picture. Best Actor. Best Actress. Best Cinematography, etc. That being said, it was a fun movie. Starring Harrison Ford (who makes an excellent cowboy), Daniel Craig (who makes a really excellent cowboy) and Olivia Wilde (still wrapping my mind around the floor length dress with a gun and holster), this flick is what it is. I very much enjoyed the entire premise of Old West meets Outer Space. However, the alien looks like a combo package of Aliens, Independence Day, E.T., Super 8 and the evil Spiderman’s teeth (dentist please!). Combine that with the reason they are on Earth, and you got yourself a genuine o.k. movie. I won’t ruin it for you, because it is fun and there are some terrific old west meets new west battles, but I am not going to lie (this time): The chief Indian looked like he belonged in a Bacardi commercial smoking a stogie and being surrounded by bimbos. Wait for Red Box. So, I give this movie 5 bottles of Bacardi (because it’s good, but it ain’t that good).

The Help Having gone into this movie blind as far as not knowing there was a best selling book out there and having been seriously misled by the previews, I was kinda disappointed. The previews made it look like a happy happy joy joy good time flick about people bitching about their job. Yes. No. I wasn’t prepared for a very serious civil rights movement and a wife beater. So, now that I’ve got that off my chest, it was a great movie! If you know what to expect. Set in Jackson, MS in the 1960’s, Emma Stone as Skeeter returns from Ole Miss to the family home. As an aspiring writer, she decides to write a book about the local black women that work as maids for her and her friends. As there are still ‘white’ sections and ‘colored’ sections, it is very taboo. There are some very funny scenes. Octavia Spencer as Minnie is a great comic wit, but it was ruined by her husband beating her. Bryce Dallas Howard as the manipulating evil desperate housewife Hilly is superb! It’s fun hating her and when she ate ‘that pie.’ Oh, good times right there! The long and short of it is this: Go in knowing it isn’t all good times, but you are guaranteed a giggle and some special insight. I give this movie 4 bottles of Southern Comfort (because just because I was caught off guard doesn’t mean you have to be) and 1 bottle of Gentlemen Jack (because “love and hate are two horns on the same goat.”) On a separate side note: Do not go see My Idiot Brother. I would write a review, but it’s not worth my time. Just know that Howard and Gordy walked out in the middle of it. Nuff said.

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“Peaceful Journey” Life is….but a dream? By: Danny Richardson

Tybee Branch Library Row, row, row your 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island Phone: 912-786-7733 Fax: 912-786-7734 boat, gently down the Hours: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays 2-6; stream….merrily, merrily, Tuesdays 10-8; Wednesdays 10-6 merrily, merrily…life is but a dream. Branch Manager: Laurel Beecher Powers OK, you’ve heard this little ditty, but come along and consider what it is saying... Row, row, row: Don’t flail the water, and splash, and waste energy. Be persistent and don’t give up. Keep moving steadily on life’s path. Your boat: Leave everyone else’s boat alone and row your own boat. Focus on your own life. Do not worry about what everyone else may think. Gently: Don’t be rash, violent, or impatient…be kind. Down: Go with the flow of life…don’t fight the current and insist on going upstream. The Stream: Don’t get stuck in the still waters and side ditches…stay in the moving tide of life. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily: Be happy. Life is but a dream: Really? Yes! You can live in a flowing, easy peace…. unless you go against the tides of this simple little waterman’s song. Follow the advice in this old rhyme…and then… WOW… …Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily…life IS but a dream. Now, ponder it again with a knowing smile.

Check out the new arrivals at your Tybee Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries: Fiction “New York to Dallas,” by J.D. Robb “Robert B. Parker’s Killing the Blues,” by Michael Brandman “The Vault,” by Ruth Rendell “Lethal,” by Sandra Brown “Son of Stone,” by Stuart Woods “The Lunatics Ball,” by Kaye Gibbons “1225 Christmas Tree Lane,” by Debbie Macomber “A Lawman’s Christmas,” by Linda Lael Miller “Feast Day of Fools,” by James Lee Burke “Lost December,” by Richard Paul Evans “Shock Wave,” by John Sandford “The Best of Me,” by Nicholas Sparks “The Night Circus,” by Erin Morgenstern “Nightwoods,” by Charles Frazier

Nonfiction “Aleph,” by Paulo Coello “Basic to Brilliant, Y’all,” by Virginia Willis “Blood Feud: The Man Who Blew the Whistle on One of the Deadliest Prescription Drugs Ever,” by Kathleen Sharp “Confidence Men: Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President,” by Ron Suskind Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream…. “Eisenhower: The White House Years,” by Jim Newton “Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius,” merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily…life is but a dream. by Sylvia Nasar “Killing Lincoln,” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard “Love Time Three: Our True Story of a Polygamous Marriage,” by Joe Alina, & Vicki Darger & Valerie Kelsh “Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts,” from Martha Stewart Living Magazine “The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World,” by Daniel Yergin “The Rogue: Searching for the Real Sarah Palin,” by Joe McGinniss “Seriously—I’m Kidding,” by Ellen Degeneres “War of the World Views,” by Deepak Chopra & Leonard Mlodinow To check availability of any of these titles, visit our online catalog at www.liveoakpl.org. 32

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september A-J’s DOCKSIDE Are you looking for a great place to eat that’s on the water where you can enjoy some of the finest food on the island? A place where you can kickback, relax & enjoy your favorite beverage while watching the dolphins play in the back-river? A place where you can watch some of the best sunsets North of Mallory Square? Come to 1315 Chatham Ave. on the back-river. We’re just the place you’re looking for. Voted Best Outdoor Dining & Martini 2010! Live music Fri., Sat & Sun. Nightly dinner & drink specials. Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm. 912-786-9533. BERNIE’S OYSTER HOUSE We off a variety of food: sandwiches, chowders & seafood. We have a full service bar. Come join us & try one of our famous Mason Jar Bloody Mary’s. Join us on our outdoor patio. We have T-shirts, koozies & shot glasses. Thur-Sat 6-10pm live music. Happy Hour Mon-Thur 4-7pm, 50¢ oysters (raw only) & 12oz. draft beer for $2. We have a great staff that is always ready to please. Voted Best Bloody Mary 2008 & 2009 & Best Karaoke 2010! Samuel Adams Band every Fri. & Sat. Call 912-786-5100 for take-out & more info. If you are in Historic Savannah, stop & visit our other Bernie's at 115 E. River St. Benny’s Tavern The Coldest Beer in America! Tue. open pool tables. Wed. pool tournament 7:30pm. Sat. pool tournament at 2:30pm w/Ms. Molly. Tue & Thur locals night happy hour 8-10pm. Karaoke Thur - Sun w/ CWL Entertainment. Bo & Nikki are in the kitchen-call for specials! Come party w/some of Tybee’s characters: Tess, Linda, Joanne & Bobbie. Wi-Fi. Voted Coldest Beer 2008-2010! It’s a Tybee Thang! 1517 Butler Ave/Downtown Tybee 912-786-0121. Breakfast Club Winner of 20 consecutive “Best Breakfast” awards. Free wireless/ purchase. We are centrally located in the heart of the commercial district at 15th & Butler.

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Burton’s by the Beach Burton’s Burrito’s are THE BEST!!! Free Wi-Fi. Hand Dipped Ice Cream, Milkshakes, Malts, Floats, Sundaes, Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, and Children’s Menu. Check out our Website! www.burtonsbythebeach. com. Open 7 days a week 11am10pm. 1605 Inlet Ave. 912-786-9655 CoCo’s Sunset Grille Located at Lazaretto Creek Marina next to Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure. Open daily at 11:00 AM. Rooftop dining overlooking Lazaretto Creek-Fresh local seafood-Sunset toast every evening. Monday Night Football and Industry Celebration; Tuesday Trivia; Wednesday Turtle Races (21 and over); Thursday and Friday Live Music; Saturday Game Day; Sunday Bar Bingo. 912-786-7810 www. CoCosSunsetGrille.com. DOC’S BAR Live music Fri. & Sat. 9pm - till, Sun. 6-10pm. Tue. $1.50 domestic beer. Sun. nights Shag contest. Great food & good fun! Beach, Boogie, Blues & Buffett music. Doc’s Bar is the oldest bar on Tybee, and still the center of the universe. Celebrating our 63rd anniversary. Voted Best Place to Listen to Live Music 2009 & Best Local Musician Roy Swindelle 2010! Find us on Facebook. www. docsbartybee.com FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH Celebrating 18 years of food, fun & spirits...Oceanfront! You can’t miss the pink roofed restaurant on Strand near 17th St. (3 stories high) 2 open-air decks in the sky for an incredible beachfront view. Voted Best Sunday Brunch & Bloody Mary 2010! And we boast the best frozen drinks on Tybee...you can bet your Fannie! Live music is Thur. 7-10pm with Randy “Hatman” Smith. We’re open for lunch & dinner everyday. 912-786-6109 for take-outs. HUC-A-POO’S “Where the Mind & Spirits Meet!” Open daily for lunch & dinner 10:30am-until. Located off Hwy. 80 in the shops at Tybee Oaks. Mon. nights we have darts! Join us Wed. nights for corn-hole tournaments, sign-up 7-7:30pm. Live Music Fri.

& Sat. nights (depending on who’s here). Voted Best Pizza, Best Place to Listen to Live Music & Best Overall Bar 2010! 912-786-5900. MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD Looking for the place to watch ships sail? Join us at MacElwee’s where the freshest seafood is prepared to order. The view is great from our porch & the entertainment is priceless. Local beer battered shrimp & steaming buckets of oysters are just the start of a fun packed visit. Children are always welcome & the Trout Treasures (kid’s fish dinner) is the most requested item. If it’s steaks or chicken the land lover in your group craves we offer hand-cut rib-eyes, filets & a grilled chicken breast or better yet chicken fingers. Nothing pre-battered or pre-cooked in our kitchen. Chef Greg offers a pasta special & local catch daily. We strive to provide the service you expect at the prices you can afford. No reservations needed. Voted Best Restaurant Service 2008-2010. Visit www.macelweesontybee.com. We look forward to serving ya! Marlin Monroe’s SURFSIDE Come dine in the dunes at our bar & grill. A hidden oasis on Tybee Island. Located at the Beachside Colony on Butler Ave. Beautiful ocean views. Serving steaks, seafood, burgers, great salads & more. 912.786-GRIL. QUARTER SPORTS BAR & GRILL “Tybee’s little local dump with a really big attitude.” Locally owned & operated since 1990. THE place to be for sports, food, fun and “Licka Drinks” on Tybee. Dish Network Satellite for those hard to find games. Pool tables, dart boards... and have I mentioned FOOD? From burgers to snow crabs, we’ve got it. Get here early for our Happy Hour Specials like $4 wings 4-7pm MonFri. Raw & Steamed oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-3am. That’s also the hours we cook, so early or late we’ve got you covered. See our menu in this magazine. Voted Best Burger 8 Years in a Row! Best Wings for 7 Years & Best Happy Hour 3 Years in a Row! Under 21 allowed until 9pm. For to-go orders call 912-786-8966.

SPANKY’S BEACHSIDE Seafood, seafood and a lot more! You can’t imagine! Come in & check us out! Tybee’s Best Seafood (Shrimp, Grouper, Scallops & Mahi) fresh & local hand cut steaks, pasta, huge hand-pattied burgers & the biggest Chicken sandwich in Georgia! Call for prices on our party platters & all your catering needs. Our upstairs deck is open to rent for parties! Come & enjoy a great atmosphere with the best Tybee has to offer in food & the friendliest staff on the island. Voted Best Family Friendly Restaurant 2010! Call 786-5520 for info. STING RAY’S SEAFOOD A local favorite! Tybee’s home for blue crabs, beach music & beer! Come join us, you’ll be happy you did, as the tradition continues with the Ray’s serving you with great pride their best & freshest award winning seafood. Voted Best Seafood, Best Place to Watch Tybee Parades & Best Place to Watch UGA Play 2010! Come sit down with us in a comfortable & relaxed atmosphere on our outdoor deck that is the perfect place to watch bands, parades, and to people watch on Tybee. Or join us in our indoor ding room for even more comfort & fun. Live music 7 nights a week. There are many favorites on our menu with a variety of seafood selections. Gift certificates make the perfect gift & are always available. Open 7 days a week 11am-until. 912-786-0209. TOP SAIL BAR & GRILL “Island fusion with a little bit of Seoul.” Open 7 days a week 12pmtill. Live music on weekends. Great Sunset View. Daily Specials. 4 Old US Hwy. 80. 912-786-8686. TYBEE TIME Cool off at Tybee Time! Specializing in frozen cocktails. Voted Best Daiquiri 2004-2010! We have 10 different daiquiri machines. We have 13 TV’s! We are THE HEADQUARTERS for all current sporting events! Every hour is happy at Tybee Time! Open 7 days noon-3am. 912-786-7150.

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WINDROSE CAFE Celebrating 15 years! Thanks to all of our loyal customers, friends, and employees who have stuck with us all these years! We wouldn’t be here without you! Voted Best Cheap Lunch 4 Years in a Row! Weekday Southern -Style lunches featuring: Mon-Chicken fried chicken or meatloaf; Tue-Turkey & dressing or Salisbury steak; Wed-Pot Roast or fried pork chop; Thur-Southern fried chicken, liver, gizzards, or baked ham; Fri-BBQ pork plate; Sat & Sun homemade soups. We also have our regular menu everyday including killer hamburgers, crab cakes, and much, much more! Kitchen opened Sundays till midnight. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm $1.50 draft beer, $2 domestic longnecks & $2.50 well drinks. Sam Adams & friends play every Sun. 6pm-till. Come have a great meal and a great time with our fun-loving, kick-ass bartenders and awesome cooks! 786-6593.

events Oct. 6, - 7th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Festival. Ahoy mates! Swashbucklers of all ages will be converging on Tybee Island to participate in the 7th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest, Columbus Day weekend. Whether you’re discovering Pirate Fest for the first time or you’re back again to join in the merriment this year will not disappoint. Featuring a Pirate Victory Parade, Live Entertainment, Costume Contests, Children’s Activities and the Thieves Market filled with treasures, grog and grub! Oct. 6, Thurs. 7-11pm Swashbucklers Bash. Arrgh me hearties, may fair winds fill yer sails as ye head to the port of Tybee Island for the Swashbucklers Bash. Don yer finest pirate’s attire, and gather ye Krewe of marauding Buccaneers, because Tybee will be overrun by pirates. Tis the beginning of an adventure filled weekend featuring live music by The Pirate Charles, making their first east coast appearance! Hearty libations & grub will be plentiful and ye won’t be wanting to miss the Crowning of the 2011 King & Queen, the Scallywags Costume Contest, the Best Dressed Table Contest & More! Come one and all as we dance the night away under the big tent (South Beach). $25 in

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advance by Sept. 1st – $30 after and $35 at the door. 7-8:30pm – Food Service; 7:30-8pm – Crowning of the 2011 King & Queen; 8-9pm – Best Dressed Table Contest & Scallywags Costume Contest; 9-11pm The Pirates Charles. www. TybeePirateFest.com. Oct. 13-15 - Savannah Greek Festival. This year’s event will be the 60th annual Savannah Greek Festival, making it even more special. The Savannah Greek Festival celebrates not only the Greek community but also the diverse & wide-ranging cultures that make up the Orthodox faith. The annual festival will feature food specialties, dancing, church tours, market place, a live band & so much more during the 3 day celebration of food, music & heritage. The festival will have free admission until 4pm Thurs. & Fri. with a requested $2 donation after 4 pm. There is also a requested $2 donation all day Sat. Hellenic Center at 14 West Anderson St. (912) 236-8256. Oct. 15th - 15th Annual Festival of the Arts. Join us in celebrating 15 years of Fine Art Festivals on Tybee Island. Juried Art Show featuring Fine Art and Original Crafts from painters, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, photographers & weavers from throughout the Coastal Empire. New location this year – Jaycee Park, behind the Arts Center at #7 Cedarwood Dr. Sat 10-6 & Sun 10-4 Rain or Shine! www.TybeeArts.org. (912) 786-5444 or (800) 868-2322 Oct. 15th 6-9pm - “Fall Festival” Autumn is in the air at the beach, and it should be a perfect weekend for an evening of fun at The Tybee Lighthouse! Family-friendly activities include games, prizes, hayrides, bake sale, hotdogs, cotton candy, snowcones, popcorn and drinks, not to mention a “dunking booth” featuring Tybee Island locals and a few surprise guests sitting in the “wet seat,” Admission to the grounds is open to all ages, and the climb to the top of the lighthouse is FREE, so be sure and catch the spectacular, panoramic nighttime view. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Tybee Island Historical Society. For more info call 912-786-5801. Salon

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fundraiser for the Tybee Island Charter School “The School is Cool” at the YMCA cafeteria Oct 16th 11am - 5pm. We are going to do a cut-a-thon, haircuts $10, hand messages, nail polishing, a bake sale & much more. We want to raise as much money as we can so we are going to do as much as we can to make this a successful event. 100% of the money raised will go to the Tybee Island Charter School. For more info 786-9626. Oct. 21st & 22nd 5-9pm - The not too scary, and very friendly “Halloween Hike” at Oatland Island Wildlife Center will be held for 2 evenings. The Halloween Hike is a very popular “Trick-orTreat” event ideal for young children. Visitors walk through a short portion of Oatland’s trail where they will meet some “Friendly Forest ” critters & their friends! Costumed animal characters will interact, pass out treats and Mother Goose will be telling stories in Oatland’s Barnyard! Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes & comfortable walking shoes. Treat bags will be provided. Food concessions & other children’s activities, such as pony rides, hay rides & face painting will be available. Admission is $8 per child, $6 per adult. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The remainder of Oatland’s trail will be closed. For more info call 912395-1212 or 912-395-1500 or visit www.oatlandisland.org. These fund-raising events help offset the costs of animal care & habitat maintenance. Oatland is open to the public daily (except holidays) from 10-4 for self-guided trail walks.

Oct. 22, Sat. 5-8pm - Fish Fry for 2-Year-Old Heart Transplant Recipient at Coco’s Sunset Grille. It takes a village to raise a child & one Tybee “village” is raising money for one special child in need. Cabell Stewart is well known among the Village at Lazaretto Creek, where his father Brad is a fishing captain. At just 6 months of age, Cabell was placed at the top of a wait list for a heart transplant & waited 91 days for the miracle to arrive. Just before his 2nd birthday, he was diagnosed with Autism. Since then, his family has struggled with increased costs not only due to post-transplant medical care, which requires regular trips to a his doctors in Atlanta, but special

daycare and therapy sessions. To help the Stewarts, the Village at Lazaretto Creek business owners & friends are rallying with a fish fry. For $15, supporters will be treated to some of Tybee’s best fish with coleslaw, a side & tea. This event is sponsored by Coco’s Sunset Grille & Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Adventure Tours. For info call Iris Scarbrough at 912-786-5848. Oct. 28, 8pm - The Tybee Post Theater presents Tony Arata & Jill Knight at the Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. Tony Arata was born in Savannah and grew up on Tybee Island. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists including Trisha Yearwood, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt & most notably, Garth Brooks, who has recorded 7 of Tony’s songs, including “The Dance” which won song of the year at the Academy of Country Music & was nominated for a Grammy. Jill Knight has toured & shared stages with Shawn Colvin, The Doobie Brothers, Chris Isaak & Laura Nyro. She was a finalist at the National Academy of Songwriters “songwriter of the year competition” & was nominated for Best Female Vocalist at the LA Music Awards. Tickets are $25 at savannahboxoffice.com, calling 912-525-5050 or at the door.

upcoming events Nov. 1st, Tue. 6pm - 10th Annual Breezy Awards. The entire island is invited to be among the first to find out who is the best on Tybee! Join us for all the fun & surprises at the American Legion. Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar. Awards Presentation begins at 7pm. Live Entertainment & Lots of Fun! Nov. 12th, 10am-4pm- Oatland Island Wildlife Center’s “HarvestFest”. Come out and experience an old time southern tradition. Visitors will enjoy this festive fall celebration amidst the aromas of hearth baked corn bread, simmering cane syrup, apple butter & other open fire cooked foods for sampling. There will be heritage skills demonstrations with the Fiber Guild of the Savannahs and others, along with the Savannah Folk Music Society & the Home Cookin’ Cloggers who will fill the forest with traditional songs & dance. Children will enjoy Oatland’s “Native Animal Nature Trail”, hay rides, crafts & Tybee Breeze

churches announcements, classifieds, just for kids, and island churches games. Bring in 3 non-perishable food items for the Second Harvest Food Bank to help them fill their shelves & receive a free general admission pass for a future trip to Oatland. Food & refreshment concessions will be available. Admission is $7 for 18 and older, $5 for military, seniors & children 4-17. Children under 4 are free. For more info call (912) 395-1500 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

Restaurant in Savannah on Oct. 15th at 6:30pm. Join us for a Low Country Boil menu. The speaker for the evening will be Dr. Eric Montie, Professor at University of South Carolina Beaufort. His talk will be on marine bioacoustics (the sounds marine animals make in the water, in addition to his published research on neuroimaging - how pollutants affect the brains & behaviors of dolphins. Since we share the same environment as dolphins, this info announcements should be most interesting for all of us. Reservations required. For The Blessing of the Pets with info and to RSVP, contact Dolores the Savannah Children’s Choir. All Engle: doloresdysonengle@att.net Saints’ Espiscopal Church will host www.thedolphinproject.org/news. this wonderful gathering on Oct 2nd at 4pm in their churchyard at just for kids 804 Jones Ave. In the event of rain, Live Oak Public Libraries the blessing will be in the church Presents Ellen O’Leary Acorns hall. Tell your furry friends. Storytime at the Tybee Library Yoga on the Beach - Wed. & Fri. for children ages 0-4, Tue. 11am. 7-8am from Memorial Day through 786-7733 for more info. Labor Day, Gulick Street walkover at save the date North Beach - near Lifeguard Tower #2, weather permitting. Classes Tybee Water & Energy Fair -Tybee are taught in the Integral Yoga® Gym Feb., 11, 2011 9:30am to 3pm. style. It is a relaxing, meditative class suitable for beginners and all Tybee Wine Festival April 13-15, levels. $15 donation. For info call 2011. Tickets on sale soon. Ann Carroll at (912) 704-7650 or ATM’S on Tybee: e-mail carroll3620@bellsouth.net. Chu’s (Park of 7 Flags) - $2 First Chatham - $2.75 The Dolphin Project will be The Pier - $3 hosting it’s October dinner/ The Quarter Bar - $3 meeting at Johnny Harris Tybee Time - $2.50

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Tybee RN seeks home healthcare, eldercare, or childcare work. Call Marilyn at 404-704-5548 Baby sitting & pet services! I’m skilled, responsible, and trustworthy. Call Elizabeth 912-480-5322

Nishiki Tandem, 18 speed, steel road frame $200 1950’s Tappan Deluxe gas stove. Make me an offer! Juli 472-4282

room for rent Looking for female 50-65 to rent room on Tybee, private vanity area, shared common areas, smokers ok. $600(ish). Call 912-257-0720.

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Homemade Cheesestraws 20dz. $30. Call Bill 912.655.6342 50cc fully automatic VIP Scooters for sale. New and used, different colors available. 912-257-9617

Tutoring Tutoring & CRCT Prep by Certified teacher with MEd. Tybee resident. $10/hr. Call 404-583-0429

Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church Reverend David Laughner Services: Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening Worship 7pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Butler Avenue at 9th Street Tybee Island, GA 31328

912-786-4647 or www.cbtstybee.org

God About’s Senior Ministry is on the 3rd Tue. of each month. All Saints’ Episcopal Church *All Are Warmly Welcomed* The Rev. Helen S. White, Vicar Service Sunday at 10AM Coffee Hour at 11AM We are located at 804 Jones Ave, two blocks west of Butler Ave. Call 786-5845 for more info or email us at allsaintstybee@att.net “Who ever you are, where ever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place here for YOU! St. Michael Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Peyton Mass and Confessions Schedule: Saturday: Vigil - 6pm Sunday: 8am & 11am Daily: Mon-Fri 8am; Sat 9am Confessions: 5-5:45pm on Sat. or by appointment 801 Butler Ave. 912-786-4505 www.saintmichaelstybee.org Trinity Chapel United Methodist Pastor Hank Perry Sunday school is at 9:45am Sunday Worship is at 11am 911 Butler Ave. www.trinitychapelumc.org For more info contact the church office at (912) 786-4491 Special Worship Services: Sunday closet to Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day at the pier at 8:30am. All are encouraged to attend! Tybee Church “Mayberry by the Sea” Flip flops & smokers welcomed. Every Sun. 10:30am at the Windrose; every Wed. at the pier 10:30am. Encouragement, worship music & prayer. All included. www.simpleheartedministries.com MEN BEHIND THE SCENE Men’s Inter-denominational Prayer Breakfast the 1st Sat. of each month at 9am. Call Jim Monaghan 897-2666 for more info

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StarFish Scopes OCTOBER 2011 1-“Suitcase”; 2-Christopher “Catfish” Powell 3-Bryan Billotto, Alice Solomon & Shaun Simmons 4-David Jones, Alan Burn, Jackie Burn & Jasmine Morales 5-Chris Moore & Melissa O’Brien; 6-Judy Thompson 8-Lynda Stoller; 9-Bill Cummins; 10-Kevin Cook, Michael Gallagher, Daniel Turbeville, Trenson Bennett, Tim Lancaster, Dave Cahill, Alisa Salaki & Blondie; 11-Ava Gray, Thomas & Brian Counihan; 12-Ada Seyle; 13-Shannon Marino & Susannah Fryer; 16-Susan Gorena 17-Mike Taylor & Phillip Mejia; 18-Lou Kietzman; 19-Jimmy Bostwick & William Hamilton; 21-Stephanie Hogan & Bertram Whitley; 23-Alisa Dixon 24-Irene Sullivan, James Hackney & Sara Vet; 25-Dac Cowart; 26-Marilyn “Tooty” Tooten; 27-Ritabelle 28-Josh O’Brien; 30-Ian Doyle Jones; 31-Mike Futral

10-Christopher & Nancy Solomon 11-Joseph & Michelle Hosti; 14-Shannon & Sundi Marino

Corey & Heather Lauber Welcomed Thomas Michael on August 15th

Libra (September 23 - October 22) It time to buckle down and get your to-do list taken care of! Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Don’t paw the ground and lower your head or someone could think that you’re ready to chaaaaaarge! In fact, the opposite might just be true -- so instead of the rough-andtumble approach, try batting your eyelashes. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Single? Well, get out and get mingling. Someone you’d really enjoy knowing is right around the corner. If you’re attached, mingle with your partner. Use those flirtatious energies to your advantage. Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Someone financially and emotionally stable is due to cross paths with you -- and for once, they’ll be willing to do their part to keep this thing going. Sure, you’ll be shocked, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy every minute. Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) More surprises await you on the home front -- one of which could turn out to be quite delightful. Your already outstanding gift of gab will be even more lethal. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You’ll be the star of the show for at least 2 weeks, and since there’s no way you won’t be noticed, make the most of it. Aries (March 21 - April 19) All kinds of fiery, dramatic, interesting types will cross your path, with an equally interesting array of offers. Be on your toes. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You’re in an especially festive mood, and ready to play. Try not to be as excessive as you’d like to be, though. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) The drama in your life will go from a 1 to 11. Practice tossing meaningful glances, and saying just enough so that they’re wondering what you really meant by that.

Anne Marie Campbell “Lady Anne” Sunset September 1, 2011

JAMES “JIMMY” KELLEHER Sunrise May 14, 1949 Sunset August 24, 2011

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22) A coworker is due to sidle up to you when you least expect it and let a secret escape their lips. No, you won’t be upset about it, but you may need to rethink a couple of things.

Stephen P. Hendrix, Sr. Sunrise October 19, 1951 Sunset September 8, 2011

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Talk about a good day! It will be darned near impossible for you to do anything wrong, especially when it comes to pleasing the powers that be. Mentioning that raise now wouldn’t hurt. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) At the moment, you’re so diligent, meticulous and pragmatic that you’re starting to fear for your sanity -- and your hardearned reputation as a party animal. Not to worry. Work hard -- then play harder. Tybee Breeze

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I have a head but no arms. I have a tail but no legs. I am not alive, but I help people live. What am I?

September Riddle & Answer

Halloween

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DATES To REMEMBER 6th - 9th Pirate Fest 10th - Columbus Day 29th - Halloween On Lewis Ave. 31st - Halloween

I stand tall. I can be any shape or size. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to break me. I can be made of anything. As long I stand tall. What am I? Answer: I am a statute.

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Down 1 Julia went where? (6)

2 Paint the pier? (4) 4 The Pirates who invade Tybee? (7)

6 Judy loves Haagen Dazs and what? (5)

Across 3 This beach brigade marches in parades? (5) 4 New historical marker? (8)

8 Colleticting items to send to our troops in what style? (5)

5 Doc says use this responsibility? (7) 7 These signs are all over the island? (8) 9 Pedal powered street crawler? (4,4) 10 The ideal month on Tybee? (9) 11 Espyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cooking up this Italian dish? (8) 12 Community pantry, rising? (4)

*Did you know the answers to the Pirates Puzzle crossword can be found in the Tybee Breeze itself? So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having trouble, look through the stories again!!

Pirates Puzzle Answer September 2011

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- On average, the warmest month is July, and the coolest month is January. - Highest temperature on record is 107°F in July 1986. - Lowest temperature on record is 4°F in January 1985. - Maximum average precipitation occurs in August. OCTOBer

October is Adopt-a-Dog, Children’s Health and Energy Awareness Month. National Breast Cancer, Dental Hygiene, Down Syndrome and Gay & Lesbian History Month

Cosmos

- Average high is 76° ~ Record high is 97° - Average low is 57° ~ Record low is 32° - Average water temperature the 1st-15th is 75° & the 16th - 30th is 70°

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By Julia Pearce Rising Tyde Community Food Pantry Food distribution will be once a month each third Tuesday, times are 10am-11am and 6pm-7pm at Tybee Old School Cafeteria. ID and proof of residency are required. Food drop-off is at the YMCA - items that are needed to stock pantry: pasta, rice, grits, dried beans, jelly, canned chicken, canned tuna, canned fruit, canned ravioli and peanut butter. If you would like to make a monetary donation please make checks out to: Rising Tyde Community Food Pantry (tax deductible). Any questions email me ebonyhag@aol.com. Checkout Denise, as she drives for the newest custom ride on Tybee - Tybee Slow Ride. The 10 person pedal powered street crawler. This is an eco-friendly way to drink and see the island while performing physical therapy & alcohol management at the same time. I was at A-J’s over Labor Day Weekend and saw Tybee’s world-class drummer Dave & his beautiful lady Mary Elizabeth. Dave wants to remind everyone as the tourists leave come to Doc’s Tues @ 7pm & Thurs @ 8:30pm for a sit-in Jam Fest. As the island returns to normal - Alan & Jackie of A-J’s Back River (voted best place to watch the sunset) wants you to know that they are now renting kayaks and paddle boards and will be hosting events this fall. The Tybee Arts Association held a fabulous Art Show last month. Ann Jackson won Best in Show; pictured here with Chairperson Sherri Simmons & Vice-Chair Cheryl Martin. Sonny and his lovely lady, G l o r i a , tripped the light fantastic topside on the deck. Sonny is smoother than butter. Mallory took me Southern California. I was honored as I got

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to walk on The Mahalia Jackson star on the Hollywood walk of fame. The greatest vocalist ever born. Mallory Pearce visited with his handsome twin sons while in Los Angeles. Peter is an actor in Germany, and James is fitness guru. Sisterhood is alive and well on Tybee. Simone and Sierra celebrate the start of Simone’s senior year at Island High School. They wish all Students a great school year. Tommy Barlow said this column had too many old people featured in it, so Tommy with your photo it is officially geriatric (Tommy that means old). G u e s s who was seen cruising down front living large just back in the country. Welcome home! Continued page 42

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Queen Roma can be found chillin’ in her oversized chair in front of Fannies. She is a writein candidate for -----------(everything). The owners of Latitude 32, Jen and Keith, were spotted out and about. I think Keith borrowed someone’s glasses (guess who?). D e b b i e & Mark Robinson wish to remind the islanders to shop on the island for our upcoming Holiday needs’ my how time flies. In September Wanda shared her feelings and concerns about 9/11 at several community gatherings; she is a community resource and treasure. Michelle, D a w n , Becca and Rose, (the mysterious Kristina refused to

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be photographed) these ladies make drinking a pleasure. J.J has been having a difficult time of it since the death of her partner Virginia. J.J. has health issues and no health insurance. If you can help contact J.J. at 912/346-9604. Renee’ DeRossett is a director, an actor and President of Tybee’s Art Association. She and Kim took Tybee over the rainbow with the summer production of The Wizard of Oz. Bad news is the Art Center is closed temporarily for extensive repairs. Let us all chip in and help bring the Center up to code. Stay posted for fundraisers in November and December. M i c h a e l Moody, “Moody Licious” and “The Moodette’s” are Tybee’s newest group. The Moodette’s are Linda, Marian and Natalie. They drink better than they sing! Sunday afternoon at Marlin Monroe’s these ladies were having a grand time. If you missed it, no worries. Every Sunday at 3pm the Hen party meets on MM deck. While drinking at Tybee Time’s, Rose and Bill walked in with a tray of water chestnuts wrapped in beacon still warm for everyone. Rose said water chestnuts can be wrapped in shrimp, chicken livers or scallops, and placed in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°. They are called Ramaki… simply exquisite Wonderful news Tree and Jenny are looking good. Tree had a medical scare a few months ago. Everyone should be alert to the signs and symptom of stroke. F.A.S.T – Face = Face/ask person to smile; A = arms/ask person to raise both arms; S = Slurred speech; T = Time/call 911 immediately. As fall arrives we take a moment to thank Tybee Life Guards for not one lost of life in the 2011 summer season. Lt. Jonathan Thomas and Bryan Billotto (in front) Johnny Hinton, Lt. Billy King and Colin Billotto.

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The Tybee Breeze would like to thank Rachel Parhamm Joy and Stephanie of the for filling in for Julia last month. Unfortunately, we did Wind Rose want all the locals to not receive the completed article before deadline due to come for lunch. Best Lunch on the “technical difficulties,” so here it is: Southside of Tybee! I broke the chair on my tricycle (I don’t know how). I called Mrs. Julia Pearce left her Fat Tire Bikes and they picked-up my camera in California so I’m going to bike, fixed the chain and delivered it fill in for her this month. We have back in the same day. Now that’s what I call service. to keep everybody updated on who October weather is perfect for biking. For all your is out and about on Tybee!!!! biking needs call Fat Tire Bikes at 786-4013. Biking a The Lucik’s were out Beach healthy way to travel on the island. Bumming it on their cruisers. They said “Just another day in Paradise.” Julia Pearce has written for the Tybee Breeze for six Kendra, Christine, years. She is a spiritualist & Key Reader. She performs marriages, funerals & blessings (house, boat, office, car, and J-Bear want everyone to come hang out with them at Marlin etc.) You can contact her directly at ebonyhag@aol.com. Monroe’s Beach side tiki bar!! Ask Ms. Julia Spiritual consultations 414-0809. Christine to make you her Famous Marlin’s Mojito such a nice refreshing drink...

silver king Surprise Caught by Glenn Conway on Little Tybee 9-11-2011. Glenn says it’s his greatest catch ever, besides Nalene!

P o o r Beca, s h e works all day, plays all night, and sleeps whenever and wherever she can. Today it was Dry Storage!! Continued page 44

COCKSPUR LIGHTHOUSE GETS HISTORICAL MARKER! Georgia Historical Society and the friends of the Cockspur Island Lighthouse unveiled Cockspur’s new historical marker. With this distinction, the lighthouse will be protected, since it was put on the “Place in Peril” List because the Savannah River is slowly eroding the land it sits on. The lighthouse has taken a beating over the years. It was rebuilt after a hurricane. It also lasted through a gun battle from Tybee to Fort Pulaski during the Civil War. “Without our help, it will fall into the Atlantic if we don’t do something about it,” said Harvey Ferrelle, president of Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse. “The history speaks well for where it’s been, but where it’s going is what we really want to make sure happens. That’s why we have this pretty interesting group of people that worked so hard to preserve the Cockspur Island Lighthouse.” No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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The Theory stands true you really do get trapped in Time on Tybee!! Al, the jumpsuit does wonders for you and all your “stuff!!” Megan was cruising the Island on her Skateboard, but everybody beware she has only been skating for two months. Be sure not to make fun of her… she can’t skate that fast but she can run fast… I learned the hard way. Fuzzy Mike was taking a break from work T y b e e Style. Go see him at Doc’s Bar he is a great chef, and he will even deliver right to your bar stool!! Paulie Flood will be missed roaming the streets on the South end of Tybee. You could always count on seeing his smiling face. R.I.P 4-1157 to 8-12-11.

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Mason Paddison & John Mapel are the owners of Go Ride All About KiteBoarding. Everybody should stop by and check out their shop, they offer much more than just kiteboarding!! If you need a dog watcher ask Nathan, He only lost his dog three times. However he did get it back each time and that is all that counts... Right?? B r i a n Tyler, & Keven were at social taking advantage of their $15 all you can drink special, and I just happened to be with them!! It was a fun bike ride home!! I think Travis just realized what he did last night and from the look of it, I don’t think it was a good thing...just saying!! Isak Dove is the new face at the Sandbar on Sundays! She is cool, and funky and you will love her as your bartender!

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From Tybee to Mystic The Tybee Breeze decided to take a little vacation from last month’s heat and head north once again up to New England’s quaint village of Mystic. Mystic Connecticut is known by many for the movie “Mystic Pizza” which starred Julia Roberts back in 1988, but there is so much more to Mystic besides the normal water activities, boating, fishing, sailing etc. It also boasts 17 acres of nautical museum, Mystic Seaport with a living history museum showing coastal life as it would have been in New England back in the 19th century. Then there is the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, which is a huge native- American museum located just minutes away and a must for a rainy day, but be warned, stay away from the observation tower if you don’t like heights like me!

If gambling Is your game there are also two of the largest Casino’s in the area, Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. M y s t i c also has one of the oldest drawbridges dating back to 1920, crossing the drawbridge, Mystic River Bascule Bridge takes one to the local shops and restaurants of which Mystic has plenty. As for Accommodations, B&B’s, motels and hotels are plentiful here, first trip was in a hotel but this time we chose a cute cabin

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where the Inside is done out like the bottom of a wooden boat, very quaint! Which also comes with its own hot tub! (harbour Inne and cottage) and is just a short walk from the village. Now last but not least Is the lobster, some of the most succulent, sweet tasting lobster steamed

for you all at very reasonable prices but personally what makes Mystic such a fun place to visit Is the people, while there we visited a Mystic “watering hole” John’s, right across from the drawbridge and

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met up with some of the “local’s” Our bar server was Daly who treated us as If we were old friends, Informing of us of all the “best” places to go to, what to see and where to eat, then we met Linda another friend and Eddie, Aron, Greg, and John to name just a few and all together made our stay so enjoyable. It must be an ocean thing with such friendly “natives” If Mystic were an Island it would be Tybee’s twin! Our last evening was spent with every-one coming over to “our” cabin and a fun time was had by all. Now it’s hugs all ‘round when we have to leave and hope we ~ Julia Foster, Tybee will se y’all on Tybee soon!

A taste of Tybee Island returns to Mystic, CT.

There are various types of people in this world, people who love cities, people who love the wilderness and people who love the water. City people enjoy chaos and noise but typically only have an affinity for their own city. We see that in New York vs. Los Angeles, Detroit vs. Chicago and other territorial rivalries. Wilderness people love the country and are a more solitary and self-sufficient group of people. Water people enjoy Continued page 48

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adventure and the ability to dance between and flourish amongst both a land community and water community. If we used birth order to explain the groups City people would be the eldest child, country people the middle child and water people the youngest or baby of the family. Tybee and Mystic are bound by their love of the water. I am a water person and if you are reading this you most likely are too. I’m not saying we are better than city or country people (but if you want to say it go ahead.) We understand we do not own the water but have been granted the privilege of using it. We take the time to enjoy each day because we lay eyes on magnificent sunrises and sunsets nearly every day yet greet each new one as an individual gift from Mother Earth. There also is a sense of rebel and iconoclast that we have been given and is almost revered and expected by city and country people. When you see a bunch of people on a boat or at the beach you don’t even question if there will be drinking. That’s like me asking if there will be drinking at a St. Patrick’s Day party. Even though you may be agreeing with me you must be asking yourself “what the heck is this about?” Well let me tell you. We here in Mystic, CT have been able to get a virtual taste of Tybee through social media. We have also had the pleasure of meeting (on more than one occasion) one of your very own, Julia Foster. It doesn’t matter which ocean, estuary, sea, waterway, lake, or river you call home we all share the same fondness for life, love, and happiness. Linda Hurteau, Mystic

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Meet The Candidates Don’t Forget To Vote -

Nov. 8th, 2011

The Breeze contacted all candidates running in the November 8th election to see why, in their own words, they desired your vote. The following responses were submitted by the candidates, who desired, for publication. The inclusion of the following statements does not constitute endorsement of any candidates of the Tybee Breeze. The Tybee Breeze did not exercise any editorial control over the information submitted by candidates, and therefore can not guarantee the validity of any facts contained in their statements.

Candidates For Mayor

Jason Buelterman If re-elected Mayor, I will continue to: Unite City Council behind our Island’s common goals ● Put public safety as a top priority ● Lobby the state and federal government for funds for the upcoming beach re-nourishment ● Be an advocate for our island families and children ● Work diligently to get the tax dollars you send to the County and State RETURNED to Tybee Island ● Ensure that the City maintain financial stability ● Foster an improved relationship between Tybee’s municipal government and Tybee’s small businesses to ensure a lasting and sustainable small business community ● Ensure that the City protects and preserves our natural ● environment and our unique history ● Work to guarantee that the ordinances on the books are enforced without prejudice ● Do whatever we can to minimize your property tax bill

Shirley Sessions Every day I feel blessed to live on this quaint little enchanting Island, and like many, I appreciate and value the magic that is uniquely Tybee. It’s more important than ever that we work together to keep its quirky charm as we move forward. I hope to use the lessons learned from my decade of service on city council and planning commission, my experience as a small business owner, and as manager in the corporate and non-profit fields to work in harmony with others to achieve common goals. As a servant leader, my goals include finding balance to sustain & preserve our natural & historic resources and to work on developing partnerships with our community to ensure economic health and a vibrant quality of life for all who live, work and play on Tybee; however, continuing improvement of public safety issues will always be at the top of my priority list. I look forward to meeting with you individually to discuss the concerns that we share for our island and invite you to call me at 786.0786 to discuss your issues and concerns. Living on “Tybee-Time” is truly the best time!

DICK SMITH I will: Work to return Tybee’s finances to a responsible basis by building our reserve to six months. Support the Manager form of Government. Support the Department Heads and employees, who keep the City functioning as it should. Help ensure a Customer Friendly atmosphere in all citizen interaction with City personnel. Support the Master Plan and abide strictly by the Charter. I have: Been married to Carolyn for fifty-two years. Lived on Tybee for the past twenty-two years, serving in many different volunteer, appointed and elected positions, such as City Council, Chairman of Planning Commission, Chairman Trustees Marine Rescue Squadron, Board of Directors YMCA, Better Home Town, Friends of Tybee Theater, Member, Son’s of American Legion, Citizen’s Police Academy, City Audit Committee. I promise not to: Run for any other office during my four year term as your Mayor. Allow grants to be written before the City knows how much the grant will cost the City, over its life. Allow matters to be heard behind closed doors, which should be heard in the Sunshine. 49 Tybee Breeze No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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a 50 year storm. I recommended less invasive way of repairing a storm drainage pipe in resident’s yard. I have been a resident of Tybee for Tybee deserves to be represented in an open and 30+ years. I have been an active honest way. You are welcome to Contact me at 912-786-9588, volunteer on various committees for E-mail babhbinc@bellsouth.com if you want to get to know me the City. I currently sit as a member better. Please Vote for Barry Brown for the Future. Thank you of the Planning Commission. I attend St. Michaels Catholic Church Donald (Tybee Dac) and I am President of St. Michaels Cowart CCW. I am a member of many I grew up playing and working at other social organizations on and the skating rink on the pier, and off Tybee Island. I have watched Tybee grow from a sleepy the bowling alley on Tybee as a residential island community, to a thriving year round vacation kid each summer before the pier destination. As the population grows, I watch our leaders burnt down. Forty years ago, I got implement new ordinances they perceive as GOOD for the involved with the Lighthouse family; community. In some cases, it has only been GOOD for their my son and daughter’s great grand own personal agenda. It seems every election season, the father was the last living lighthouse keeper here on Tybee community becomes divided right down the middle in how we Island. I own two businesses on Tybee Island. Tybee DAC each believe the City should be managed. No, I am not going Construction, where I have been the general contractor for the to tell you I have no personal agenda, I DO. My personal past 38 years and I am state certified, and Tybee DAC Shirts agenda is to, no longer put the wishes of RESIDENTS on the for the past 15 years. back burner. I understand the needs of businesses, I have I was on the board of directors for recreation for also been a business owner on Tybee. I know how hard it is the City of Tybee; member of Tybee MRS 1-A for 23 years; to earn a living and to count on just a few months of heavy chairman of the Kids Fishing Tournament for MRS for 20 tourism. I want ALL businesses to THRIVE, but not at the years; and now sponsor my own fishing through Tybee DAC expense of the RESIDENTS. When I am elected: I will strive Kids, Inc. for kids 0-13, for the past five years. We have put to see the end of selective enforcement of city ordinances. fishing games, moon bounce, super slide, fishing for ducks, When the city government enforces an ordinance, they MUST cast net and rod casting games in the park for kids. I’m the be fair and impartial across the board, without favoritism. I only member of the MRS (both GA & SC) to have an award in will ensure that our Zoning Department is STAFFED. Not my honor, the Skipper’s Award, which is given each year to a only with a Zoning Manager, but with a FULL-TIME Certified member for outstanding service and dedication to the MRS. I Building Inspector. We can not rely on just the City Marshall was a member of the TIFD for 21 years before retiring. and the DPW staff to investigate and report who might be working without necessary permits. We as Residents, must WANDA DOYLE also do OUR part by hiring LOCAL LICENSED Contractors, I am running for re-election for knowledgeable of Tybee Island’s permitting process. I want City Council. I have lived on Tybee to see Island wide residential and business participation in for 13 years, and I have been our recycling efforts. These are just a few of the items on my retired 8 years after spending 30 platform and I would be happy to discuss any of your personal years teaching in the public school issues with you at anytime 912-341-7346. I promise to be system. I spend a lot of my time accessible and accountable to you as a Tybee Island Council with my family especially my two Woman. DON’T GAMBLE WITH THE FUTURE OF OUR grand children, Ian and Brigid Clare. ISLAND. VOTE MARIANNE BRAMBLE! I have served on Council for almost 6 years. During that time, I have always kept an open mind on BARRY BROWN all the issues and dealt with each issue with common sense. I have been a long time resident I am running for re-election because of the passion I have for of Tybee Island. Married to wife this unique island and its citizens. I will continue to support Sunni for 38 years. We have 2 Adult improvements to our infrastructure, public safety on our children and three grandchildren. streets and beach, beach re-nourishment, local businesses, My reason for running for City and individual property rights. I am still committed to Council is because I feel that I have finding a realistic balance between environmental issues and a lot of knowledge, qualifications individual property rights. I would appreciate your support in & experience. For 31 years I have the upcoming election so I can continue my efforts to improve owned and operated a Construction the Quality of Life for all residents on Tybee. So, when you Company that has been involved in many sensitive go to the polls on Nov. 8, please vote for WANDA DOYLE, the environmental projects without any harm to the environment. COMMON SENSE VOICE, for all the citizens on Tybee. Seven years service as a member of the Planning Commission, member of the infrastructure committee and BILL GARBETT many years of proven leadership ability as a former Tybee City “I’ve been on city Council for two Council member, Chairman of the Tybee Planning Commission years now, and I’m running for re& the Skipper of the Marine Rescue Squadron. I am a member election. I’ve met a lot of new of the Sons of the American Legion & the St. Patrick’s Day friends and learned a lot about how Parade Committee. I served as volunteer for Tybee Fire a city works. During the past two prevention Program for children since 2004. From my previous years, we, the city, have made a lot experience on City Council I was instrumental in having the of progress. proper engineering on the 14th St. drainage project for at least We have held taxes steady

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while keeping city services running efficiently. Essential water sewer/services are in better financial shape than when we took office. We have revived the historic preservation commission and achieved recognition as both a Better Hometown Community and a Bicycle Friendly Community. We made progress in increasing the energy efficiency of city vehicles and city buildings. We have treated all citizens with respect and civility at public hearings. We also have several exciting new projects in the works such as the historic Butler Avenue Pedestrian Safety Project and the creation of a multiuse bicycle/pedestrian trail extending towards Lazaretto Creek along Highway 80. I want to continue this progress. With the experiences I have gained in my career, through community involvement, and by serving on Tybee’s city council, planning commission and Master Plan stakeholders group, I believe I can continue to ensure that we keep Tybee the best little beach community in which to live work and play.”

Tom Groover I want to be your representative on City Council. I have been a permanent Tybee resident since 2002, but have spent the majority of my life on or around Tybee. I am a graduate of Benedictine Military School and of Armstrong State College. I worked, in production management, in the shipbuilding industry for 35 years. Thirteen of those years were with two of the largest military defense contractors in the nation. I have been married for 35 years to my wife Lucy and we have four children. I am also of a communicant of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church. Why am I running for Tybee City Council? I have been asked that question a few times and my answer is simply this. I am not satisfied with the direction that the city is going. I feel that city government has lost accountability with the residents and voters on the island. Tybee needs a change in direction. We need to get back to common sense government. In these tough economic times, city council should rein in spending, maintain our city infrastructure and seriously work to pay off our city debt. These issues along with parking, employee turnover at city hall, planning and zoning department irregularities are all issues that need the full time attention of the new council. A vote for Tom Groover will guarantee you at least one voice in your corner. Thanks for your support, Tom Groover, Your Candidate for City Council

Jerry Onyskiw Jerry and his wife Sheilah chose Tybee Island as their retirement home after visiting family here. They moved to Tybee after he retired from Frito-Lay in 2005 after 25 years in sales management. During that time, he was in charge of 15 to 30 salesmen and responsible for an 8 millon dollar budget; he also worked on labor issues. He was named Frito-Lay’s man of the year in Chicago 2 years in a row. Jerry has been a board member of several home owners associations and is currently president of the DeSoto Beach Club Condo Association. He is responsible for keeping within budget and coordinating all faceys of condo issues with the management company. Jerry and Sheilah will be married 25 years on Christmas Eve. They share 6 grown children and 12 grandchildren, who all love to visit; they enjoy all the festivities Tybee has to offer, Pirate’s Fest, Beach Bum Weekend, St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras, Christmas Parade & Polar Bear Plunge on New Years. “We feel it’s an exciting place to live and I’d like to help Tybee continue to carry on these traditions,” says Jerry. He is a life long athlete and outdoorsman; he attended Kent State University on a football scholarship and is an avid fisherman.

Monty Parks

I love my work with the City of Tybee Island. It has given me the perfect opportunity to talk with many of the islands residents. As Chairman of the Planning Commission, I have listened to opinions on zoning, variances, green space and many other topics affecting the island. My work with the Better Hometown Program and the Historical Commission has introduced me to business people and residents who are concerned about our island’s events and character. As Chairman of the Shoreline Protection Commission, I had the chance to hear opinions from both developers and conservationists. I also enjoyed owning and operating a small business on 16th St. for two years. I personally served thousands of cups of coffee to residents and tourists. I had a firsthand look at the challenges our retailers faced, the seasons, the costs and the hard work. I have my degree in Accounting; this is a valuable tool for any member of Council. I have spent 30 years managing factories all over the U.S. I know what it is like to be responsible for payroll and people. David McNaughton But most of all, I love this little island we call home. I feel it Who I am: A retired newspaper man would be a privilege and an honor to serve on council. I am and current handyman on Tybee. asking for your vote on Nov. 8th. Thank you. A graduate of Leadership Tybee, a fixture at City Council meetings, and PAUL WOLFF a member of the Chatham County Tybee residents deserve honest, Board of Equalization. conscientious representatives who will Why I’m running: I believe in public listen to and resolve their concerns. service and I think Tybee could use During my first four terms, I have done some fresh thinking about the issues we face. The seasonal my best to protect our island lifestyle parking problem is a good example. Instead of asking, “Where by managing growth, conserving are we going to park all these people?’’, we should be asking, resources, promoting ecotourism, “How can we manage the flood of visitors so parking will be and generally helping to build a more available?’’ sustainable community. Tybee is, above all, a free thinking Part of the answer is to reduce weekday parking community of unique characters, and preserving the quality rates during the season to encourage visitors to come then, of life we all enjoy requires a delicate balance of attracting the instead of on the weekends. Part of the answer is to use a visitors upon whom our economic prosperity depends without portable, electronic traffic sign to inform would-be visitors of overtaxing our infrastructure. If re-elected, I will continue to parking conditions on Tybee, well before they get to the Bull listen to and fight for the full-time residents who, as I do, intend River. to spend the rest of their lives in our island paradise.

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