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IF WALLS
COULD TALK
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Features...
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Go Local Music Profile
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The fish whisperer’s
Manitta’s look at IN FOR A PENNY July Fishing forcast
10 Cover Story
IF WALLS COULD TALK
An up close & personal look
at Fort Pulaski
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WHAT TO DO FOR KIDS
Elizabeth Jones has activities
lined up for July
Ms...Alain...eous
From the
EDITOR
Happy Birthday
America!!!
We are truly a blessed nation. There are opportunities for one and all if
you work hard and keep your nose to the grind. Everyone always runs
to and fro completing their to do lists and working to keep the roof on,
family fed, pay those bills and shuck and jive to juggle those plates.
Stop. It is easy to forget in the daily bustle. Let’s take a minute to truly
be thankful for what we have and thank those that helped us to get it:
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin: Thank you,
Sirs, for having the foresight. Military service members: Thank you for
Island’s Guide for fun!
signing up to defend, protect and serve … and die if necessary. So
Publishers many people have contributed to the cause. Thank you all!
Rick Flynn & Alaina Loughridge
As it is America’s 239th birthday, we want to celebrate at Fort Pulaski!
Layout & Design
Not only as a tribute to those that came before us, but a wake up call to
Rick Flynn
those that follow. We live in one of the most historic places in America.
Layout Editor Keep it alive and progressing forward. Remind ourselves of the
Margie McLellan sacrifices done as well as to come. We are still fighting the good fight.
Social Media Please read on. Scour the feature story about Fort Pulaski. Remind
Betsy Jenkins yourself of the history. Volunteer if you can. Become a part of history
without just being a random piece of history.
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Alaina Loughridge The cover would not have been possible without our soldiers dressed in
Mike Manitta
their period costumes on a hot day: An extra special thank you to Kyle
Bible, Mark Swift, Donald Lee, Stuart Glasby, Brian Smith and Joel Cadoff.
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4th of July
Afterwards you have three options:
(1) Stay where you are and meet all of the cousins you never knew
you had.
(2) Rush to a restaurant and enjoy seafood.
on Tybee Island
(3) Go to wherever you’re staying and tell your family about your
cousins.
By Micheal Elliot Tybee Island firework display is held on the 3rd of July at
dark:30.
On island ... it’s all about the 4th of July and the fireworks. That’s the way it happens on Tybee Island.
The 4th is a hoot! Happy America everybody!
It is a blatant love of America and Family.
Tony Ryan hosts a giant “Bocce Ball” tournament on the Beach in LOW AS
front of 8th Street so you have to beach walk past it and wonder at
the incredible spectacle of “raking sand” so the ball rolls straighter.
If you stand there long enough ... someone will offer you a beer ...
• Delivery
then you’ll be asked if you want to join the tournament. • Weddings
It’s a highlight of the 4th of July on Tybee. • Parties
The Lighthouse has a huge American Flag draped on it so • Tours
something beautiful becomes even more glorious ... keep walking • Late Night
past Tony’s Tournament to the North Beach and catch your breath
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when you see it.
There’ll be live music on the Pier which will be crowded so you
need to arrive early to get a drink and find your dance spot.
The dancing is wild on the 4th of July.
It’s unpatriotic to not dance on island.
But before you go to the Pier ... go to the Beach and leave your
chairs or your blanket because ... at dark:30 the fireworks begin
and the Beach is more crowded than the Pier!
You have to plan in advance and leave your spot.
Islanders leave a tent with chairs and a cooler.
Just before dark we wander around until we find it ... run off
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whoever may be sitting in our chairs ... and wait in anticipation for
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Lots of kids will wander around wearing “Glow Sticks” in the dark
which are for sell on the Pier ... so you may have to go back.
Walking the Beach at night on the 4th of July means you’ll
probably stumble into multiple parties. Catie’s Confections
It’s not your fault ... you can’t take a step in any direction without Too Good to be Good for You!
wandering under someone else’s tent or onto their blanket ... just Cakes, Cupcakes, Birthday Parties, Cookies & More!
reach in the cooler ... grab something to drink ... and act like a
cousin. “Let Catie’s Confections Come to You”
Then the fireworks happen about the time you are buying the
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July 2015 Tide Chart
Date Day High Tide High Tide Low Tide Low Tide Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Phase
1 We 801am 6.7 833pm 8.1 221am -0.1 220pm -0.4 621am 834pm 809pm 600am
2 Th 849am 6.9 919pm 8.2 309am -0.4 310pm -0.5 621am 834pm 902pm 659am Full
3 Fr 937am 7.0 1006pm 8.2 356am -0.6 400pm -0.6 622am 834pm 951pm 801am
4 Sa 1027am 7.1 1056pm 8.1 443am -0.8 450pm -0.6 622am 834pm 1037pm 906am
5 Su 1121am 7.2 1150pm 7.9 531am -0.9 541pm -0.4 623am 833pm 1120pm 1011am
6 Mo 1219pm 7.3 620am -0.8 635pm -0.2 623am 833pm 1117am
7 Tu 1247am 7.6 118pm 7.4 711am -0.7 733pm 0.1 624am 833pm 1201am 1221pm
8 We 144am 7.4 216pm 7.5 806am -0.6 836pm 0.3 624am 833pm 1241am 125pm 3rd
9 Th 241am 7.2 314pm 7.6 904am -0.5 942pm 0.4 625am 833pm 121am 228pm
10 Fr 338am 7.0 411pm 7.7 1004am -0.5 1047pm 0.4 625am 832pm 203am 331pm
11 Sa 436am 6.8 508pm 7.8 1102am -0.5 1148pm 0.3 626am 832pm 247am 432pm
12 Su 533am 6.8 604pm 7.9 1157am -0.5 626am 832pm 333am 531pm
13 Mo 630am 6.7 658pm 8.0 1244am 0.2 1250pm -0.5 627am 832pm 423am 627pm
14 Tu 724am 6.7 747pm 8.0 136am 0.1 141pm -0.5 627am 831pm 515am 719pm
15 We 814am 6.7 833pm 7.9 225am 0.0 230pm -0.3 628am 831pm 610am 807pm
16 Th 900am 6.7 916pm 7.8 310am 0.0 316pm -0.2 629am 830pm 705am 850pm New
17 Fr 944am 6.7 958pm 7.6 352am 0.0 359pm 0.0 629am 830pm 800am 929pm
18 Sa 1028am 6.6 1039pm 7.4 431am 0.1 441pm 0.2 630am 830pm 854am 1006pm
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20 Mo 1156am 6.4 543am 0.4 601pm 0.8 631am 829pm 1041am 1113pm
21 Tu 1203am 6.8 1241pm 6.4 619am 0.6 642pm 1.1 632am 828pm 1133am 1145pm
22 We 1248am 6.6 128pm 6.4 657am 0.7 728pm 1.3 632am 828pm 1225pm
23 Th 134am 6.4 214pm 6.4 740am 0.8 820pm 1.4 633am 827pm 118pm 1218am
24 Fr 221am 6.3 302pm 6.6 828am 0.8 917pm 1.4 634am 826pm 211pm 1253am 1st
25 Sa 309am 6.2 351pm 6.8 921am 0.7 1016pm 1.3 634am 826pm 306pm 130am
26 Su 400am 6.2 442pm 7.0 1017am 0.6 1114pm 1.0 635am 825pm 402pm 210am
27 Mo 453am 6.3 535pm 7.4 1114am 0.4 635am 824pm 459pm 256am
28 Tu 548am 6.5 628pm 7.7 1209am 0.7 1209pm 0.1 636am 824pm 555pm 346am
29 We 642am 6.8 720pm 8.0 102am 0.3 104pm -0.2 637am 823pm 649pm 443am
30 Th 735am 7.1 810pm 8.3 153am -0.2 158pm -0.5 637am 822pm 741pm 544am
31 Fr 826am 7.4 859pm 8.5 244am -0.5 251pm -0.7 638am 821pm 830pm 648am Full
Tybee Island Bucket List
• Fireworks on the beach on July 3
• Movies In The Park (third Saturday at dusk at Memorial Park)
• Walk the beach
• Collect seashells and shark teeth
• Visit the Tybee Island Lighthouse and Fort Screven
• Watch a sunrise or sunset on the beach
• Go on a dolphin tour
• Visit Fort Pulaski
• Go Fishing!!! (deep sea fishing, surf fishing, pier fishing)
• Take a golf cart tour
• Visit the Marine Science Center
• Ride the bike path
• Go surfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding
• Rent a kayak (and use it)
• Go shopping in our many unique shops
• Check out our great restaurants and bars
• Enjoy people watching (we have a lot of characters here)
• Relax!!
• Remember to leave only your footprints
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Yanks up 3-1! Regardless, it will be a tough road and I hope that
I will not be wishing that I had written this entirely on the British
Open.
I will stop rambling about soccer, for a while, and talk about a
midsummer classic. The All-Star game will be played on July 14 at
The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Ohio. This game marks
the halfway point through the baseball season and it gives fans
By Patrick Sauers of the game time to evaluate whether their team has a chance of
turning the season around and possibly grabbing that last wild
The Most Patriotic Time card spot. If this doesn’t seem like an option or if your team is the
Braves and you know their history, you can begin to look ahead to
of Year is Finally Here.
football season because it is less than two months away!
The All-Star game for baseball is still the most genuine of all the
American flags are stretched out as far as the eye can see. On all-star games out there. The NFL Pro-Bowl is pure garbage. The
Tybee most of those flags tend to show up in the form of shorts, only reason it gets any publicity is because they moved it prior to
beach towels and bikinis. You know you have come across a gem the Super Bowl a few years ago. However, it still reeks. I would
when you spot a Budweiser patriotic style bikini. I will certainly be much rather watch the replay of American Pharaoh winning the
wearing my gear to celebrate our nation’s independence, but I will Triple Crown. That is a feat worth seeing several times, as well
actually have been sporting it since June. as the reaction from the jockey, Victor Espinoza, when he realized
he had just accomplished what no jockey had done in 37 years.
With some luck and strong team play from the United States I will never forget that I was wearing a tuxedo in Pinkie Master’s
Women’s National Team I will be able to stretch out my pounding down a couple of PBR tallboys to witness this historical
Independence celebration into two days. Not that I have had a event.
problem in the past celebrating anything for more than one day,
but the World Cup final will be played on July 5 in Vancouver, The All-Star game is still laid back, but unlike the NFL or the NBA,
British Columbia. There is nothing more ‘Merican than winning the there are some things that just can’t be faked. Pitchers aren’t
World Cup in Canada a day after we celebrate our freedom from throwing meat up to the plate for batters to crank out of the park
those Redcoats. because that happens the night before in the Home Run Derby. It is
a much more laid back atmosphere, but some defense is actually
I have written several articles that have referenced me to being a being played, unlike in the Pro Bowl where you have a chance
fan of soccer. On an international level I love watching it because to see a 300 pound line man return an 85-yard fumble, because
there is no other event that pulls a nation together to show their everyone wants the chance to possibly see a hilarious end zone
pride for the country. I am actually writing this article as I am dance like B.J. Raji in the 2011 NFC Championship game. Never
watching Christian Press put our squad up 2-1 on Australia. I think saw it, just Google his name and it will instantly pop up.
that the men’s World Cup draws more viewership in our country,
but the competition is just as intense. The women’s national team All jokes aside, this is the point of the baseball season where
lost in the final in 2011, so many of the veterans, including Abby you can begin to see if any of my futures are pointing towards a
Wambach, who is potentially playing in her final World Cup, really mound of cash. The Nationals are still in the hunt, as much as I
want a shot at the title and redemption. still hate that Bryce Harper, to win the NL East and put a little bit
of cash in your pocket for those college Saturdays a few weeks
Even with the U.S. Women’s National Team being ranked number away. So, I am really, really looking forward to college football like
two in the FIFA world rankings, surely there is no corruption there; any warm-blooded male in the South.
they still are going to have quite a task at hand. Just like their
counterparts last year, the team was drawn into the dreaded As I look forward to the fall, I sometimes forget that the summer
“Group of Death.” The group contains Australia, Nigeria and fades away with it. It really would be a perfect world if I could
Sweden. Nigeria is the only team not ranked in the top ten, but watch football on the beach at Tybee, but until then I will be
since beginning this article…GOAL!!! Megan Rapinoe just put the perfectly content watching fireworks sipping on a freezing, cold IPA.
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TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 9IF WALLS COULD TALK By Margie McLellan & Alaina Loughridge
is today. Joel has been at Fort Pulaski for six years and has plans
to grow and expand the stories told at the Fort. The Man knows his
history and his Fort.
Naturally, I also had to ask if he had seen any ghosties or had any
‘interesting stories’ to tell. No ghosties. I was disappointed by that,
but one can’t hide that fascination to hope.
Read on …
Fort Pulaski is named in honor of Casimir Pulaski, a polish
soldier who fought under the command of George Washington in
the Revolutionary War. He was a noted cavalryman and a military
commander who played a large role in training American troops. He
is considered by many as The Father of American Cavalry. Pulaski
sustained a mortal wound during the “The Siege of Savannah” and
died a few days later in 1779 (What a fitting tribute to one of our
Revolutionary War heroes to have a fort named after him).
If you haven’t had the opportunity Fort Pulaski was built following the War of 1812 to protect the
to visit Fort Pulaski, take my advice port of Savannah, which (as it still is today) was one of the most
& do it. It is one of the most historic important ports in the United States. Ironically, Robert E. Lee, a
young West Point graduate, was appointed to the Corps of Engineers
landmarks in our area. and was one of the assistant engineers responsible for the dikes
Even if you are not keen on history, there is no way you can walk and drainage systems built around the fort. It took 18 years to build
the grounds of this fort without taking a walk back in time. the fort using an estimated 25,000,000 bricks, and slaves were
I had an opportunity to meet with Joel Cadoff, Park Ranger, Public used for most of the construction.
Information Officer, Historic Weapons Coordinator, and The Man at After its construction in 1847 it wasn’t utilized until The Civil
Fort Pulaski. He knows everything down to exact dates (I barely War. State of Georgia troops seized control of it in 1861 due to
remember my birthday). Joel is very knowledgeable and an the importance of protecting the port of Savannah. Not only was
excellent storyteller. Savannah used for shipping out cotton but also for shipping in guns.
I had a minute to grill Joel. This is what I found out: He has wanted Therefore it was considered vital to the Confederates to protect
to be a Park Ranger since he was 12 years old (he’s not 12 now). He Savannah once Georgia seceded.
started in Boston Harbor, Ma., and has worked hard to be where he A young Colonel Charles Olmstead (26 years old) was put in
10 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015Veteran’s Day weekend (Nov.7-8) – Union Living History
Weekend. The members of the 48th New York Volunteers will be at
the fort commemorating the service of our veterans from the Civil
War to today. Join Fort Pulaski as the old fort comes alive once
again.
Candle Lantern (Evening Dec.18-19) – The Savannah and Tybee
Island holiday tradition continues. Join park staff and volunteers
as they commemorate the Christmas Nog Party of 1861. There’s
no cooler way to experience a Confederate Fort Pulaski than a
nighttime tour by candle lanterns with music, refreshments, and an
evening cannon firing.
Free Days:
August 25th – National Park Service Birthday 99 years old.
September 26 – National Park Lands Day
November 9 – Veterans Day
command of the fort in 1862. The garrison was formed of five Fort Pulaski is open daily from 9-5 with a $7.00 admission at
companies with a total of 385 officers and men. At this time, Fort the gate. You can enjoy Fort Pulaski all year long by purchasing
Pulaski was considered impregnable. Its walls were 11 feet thick! an annual pass as well. And believe me, it is money well spent.
But unfortunately for the Confederates, Federal troops were able So, if you haven’t been yet, please do. You will not regret it! Just
to penetrate the wall in about 30 hours using a new rifled cannon. walking onto the grounds is something every local and visitor must
Olmstead surrendered the fort to protect the lives of his men. With experience for themselves. And this fascinating piece of history is in
the fort back in Union hands, all shipping in and out of Savannah our own backyard!!
ceased. The loss of Savannah as a viable Confederate port helped For additional information and whatnots, check out archives.org or
cripple the Southern war effort. pick up the book Immortal Captives. It is also good to know that Fort
An interesting piece of history here is that the real “hero” of this Pulaski is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FortPulaskiNPS.
battle was Captain Quincy Adams Gilmore, who was put in charge
of the siege preparations on Tybee Island, despite advice that “you
might as well cannonade the Rocky Mountains.” Gilmore took a
chance using this modern rifled cannon to breach the walls of
the fort. This was a huge turning point in the Civil War because
up until this point in history, stone fortifications were the primary
defense against invaders. I love the fact that the United States Army
changed the face of warfare that had lasted for 1,000 years!!
After the Civil War, Fort Pulaski was maintained by just a handful of
people until it was declared a national monument in 1924 and was
finally turned over to the National Park Service in 1933.
A staff of around 17 people, from park rangers, cultural and natural
resource technicians, and volunteers, maintain the fort and grounds
today. If you are interested in volunteering your time, doing anything
from working in the visitor center, doing interpretive programs,
helping maintain the grounds, or even re-enacting, your services
would be gladly appreciated. What better thing to do to help keep
history alive!
There are 1-2 daily guided tours daily as well as cannon firings
every Saturday.
Upcoming Events at Fort Pulaski:
July 4 – Take a guided fort tour, play some baseball, or catch a
cannon demonstration in celebration of Independence Day.
Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5-6) – Confederate Living History
Weekend. Volunteers will actually garrison the fort. Fort Pulaski will
come to life and will resemble what it would have looked like in
1861. There will be weapons and artillery demonstrations as well
as soldier’s life demonstrations. Let these living historians bring us
back in time.
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 11HILARY
ride to the marina. Paul taxied the family that day and stood in for
a picture. What a heartwarming community effort story! Joseph
has a foundation in development, buildinghopes.org, to get Legos in
hospitals for patients such as himself.
Karen and Frank Kelly with
Beachview Bed & Breakfast
By Hilary Junewicz
have completed construction on
the new establishment on their
Summer’s here! It’s my favorite time of year. property and are conducting
I’m ready for any fun in the sun and combing business at Espy’s Lounge. As
the beach. Show me your summer nights! usual, the couple spared no
expense and they’ve managed to
Becca starts us off by posing with the last perfectly match the remarkable
edition of Tybee Beachcomber which at the ambiance of the inn. Rumor has it the public is welcome!
time was hot off the presses. She’s our
poster child! They compliment each other It’s Summer alright, the Dixie Pedaler
well. is back out! I just caught them
with a wedding party staying at the
It must’ve not been top secret Beachview Bed & Breakfast. It’s just
that it was J.T.’s birthday because a matter of time before I hear that
he let me take his picture. What ride’s hoots, hollers and tunes rolling
did you want for your birthday, by my place on a good-times regular
J.T.? Maybe next year, but happy basis.
birthday! How appropriate, “Girls,
Girls, Girls” by Motley Crue just It’s definitely warmed up and
came on! everyone is out and about and
looking for a ride to be the
Congratulations to Lisa Gail and Jimbo! Here’s Margaret, Chad first in line somewhere. Ryan
and Lisa Gail at the wedding reception at is driving for Lou Ann’s Beach
Bernie’s Buggy. I’ll bet he has some
Oyster good tunes.
House.
It’s getting hot in here! Sara
Garrett and Rita have jump start on tans in
and Fidgit Benny’s. Welcome home, baby.
are still
in the The future’s so bright in the
honeymoon phase and have a one year Sandbar you gotta wear shades.
anniversary coming up! Where are we The sun is glistening on these
going to celebrate???!!!
I received a tip text recently boys of summer Randy, Drex, Rick
from my friend, Teresa Love, and Tommy. “Brothers.”
on a Friday night. Joseph
and his family from North
Carolina stopped in on Tybee Doc’s
for the weekend on their Bar held
way to Florida. Joseph is 12 the 2015 league dart party. The team
years old and has had three “Moneyshot’s” from Tybee Times won the
brain surgeries. Joseph has league’s first
already been granted a wish place with members Jeff, Tim, Candace
from the Make a Wish Foundation and was on his way to Florida and Amanda. Team “ No Dart Throwing
for a fourth experimental surgery. Jimmy, Finley, Lee, Allison, Lucy, M.F.er’s,” Rudy, Al, John and Lanny
Bebo and Joseph stayed at River’s End Campground, received a free representing the Quarter took third
tour with Mike’s Dolphin Tours and Breezy Riders donated a free place.
12 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULLY 2015What a family the Sting Ray’s This must be the hottest
crew is. They always work then thing to check out in the
play together. Sting Ray’s in the Wind Rose library, Fidgit
house at Wind Rose with Heather and her girls, Danielle,
front and center, Eddo, Shannee, Ashley and Ashley. That
Becca, Stevo, Cole, Meagan, Sam doesn’t happen everyday...
and Nick!
Gotta send a shout
Benji held his first Skim Tybee camp the first week of June with out to Tybee lifeguard,
the 2013 world champion, Austin Keen. I caught him taking a well Matt. That’s an ocean of
deserved break outside the Rock responsibility and I’m sure we all appreciate
House with Megan, Toby and Austin. what you do. Thank you, much respect!
At the camp Tillman and Luke got
their skim on. Austin paid some I’m sending special thanks to Buddy, Josh,
special attention and took Walker Jack, Ashley and everyone at Captain Derek’s
aside to catch the perfect ride. Dolphin
Tybee
Island
Social
Club just Adventure. That was my first
celebrated tour with them and it was the
their perfect ending to a long, but
fifth year beautiful day. I truly had a good
anniversary in business. All were invited to the party. Upon entering time and I’ve already recommended it to others. And I was by
I had the pleasure of running into usual myself! Thanks to you too
suspects Bryan and Kacey. Looking Leigh and Claire. Y’all are
forward to pool time with you, Bryan. doing a great job. I needed
Stephanie and Rob joined in the festivities that!
as well.
Summer is time for
sparklers and Zach is
Congratulations to Social! sparkling. I love ‘em both.
Time
for
Here’s to a summer full of night
outdoor dining! Sting Ray’s packs swimming and waking up with sand in
the house in the summertime your bed! It’s what it’s all about.
and Jason Courtenay entertains
the deck with his live music.
He sounds great too ladies, I mean
everyone.
Who always draws a crowd in the
summer? Tybee Time! Folks will even
conjugate outside to get their groove
on to DJ Marty’s tunes. He is always
spinning a good time.
Oh no! Bogie got transferred
to Dallas. It won’t be the same
Thumbs up and peace out Tybee!
around here without him. So Love, John and Kayla!
I made Mike smile and say
goodbye.
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 13I was able to talk to Benji and get the low down on him and Austin
starting a skim camp on Tybee. He voiced the stoke that he gets
from skimming and shared that it definitely has the same hook
power as other adrenaline pumping sports. Benji also expressed
how beneficial it would have been if someone had shown him
and his crew the ropes when they were just starting out. So these
seasoned skimmers that have put in their time kneading out their
skills are taking the reins and filling out that role of mentorship that
they could have used for direction and progression. The kids are
By Joy Davis responding to it like sharks on chum.
The skim camp scene is set up on the beach, a morning affair
A common dilemma we experience on Tybee is Congested Surf from 8-11, and this month of July is hosting three weeks of it. It’s
Energy. If you know someone that is suffering from CSE, you know an awesome sight to see a pod of kids sliding around, with a wide
it is not pretty. It is a gripping tension that floods your body and can spectrum of skill sets, all testing the waters and their shredabilities.
only be cleared by wave arrival. Surfers have experimented with It draws a pretty intrigued crowd that cannot help but join the
ways to occupy themselves during these typical flat spells in the support of a successful shot at this super technical form of wave
water and have even found alternative sports in its wake. Around riding. Each individual improving at their own pace with their
the same time Jack Johnson started making banana pancakes, provided skim boards. The bag of endless tricks come later and
Austin Keen, Benji Sanders and their Tybee crew adopted skim
boarding into their lifestyle as a
pastime. They found that their
session count multiplied and their
skill sets expanded. They took that
miniature 5/8” thick board and ran.
These boys exploded into the world
of skim and have since expanded
its boundaries with their energy
and creativity.
Skimming has not quite hit the
highway in the sport world. It is a fresh way to think of wave riding
and it is constantly reinventing itself and its capabilities. Skim
Boarding, if you haven’t seen it in action, consists of charging a
wave at a full on sprint down the beach, dropping your skimmer,
pouncing onto it, and controlling the light, squirrelly board these lucky kids have some of the best skimmers to reference.
underneath your feet. These pros have managed to take it so much Austin Keen is a Tybee native that shared his talent of skimming
further than that with some epic wave riding stunts. They turned with the world and has grown in popularity as an innovative
skim into no joking matter and now they are here to share the shredder. Benji has been tearing it up skimming on Tybee just as
stoke and potential of skimming to the ever capable and hungry long and the two feel the draw to keep that same stoke pulsing
next generation. on their stomping grounds that keep them so tuned in as riders.
Forming this camp is a way of spitting that small encouragement
and practice that every kid could use in their day to day. A
Lou Ann’s Beach Buggy boost of skim confidence can go a very long way! Their camp
philosophy is true through and through, it’s all about enjoying the
ride and spreading the stoke. Right on! An important lesson for
us all. The direction it is going is yet to be found but the ease of
$3Tybee Taxi these seasoned skimmers is a testament to their dedication. This
extreme sport faces challenges unique to itself and will definitely
912-661-5819 have its time of serious recognition. Thanks to these passionate
wave riders and willingness to share their knowledge with the
next generation, skimming is starting to make its mark. Such an
Seats up to seven | No parking hassles! awesome opportunity to cultivate our water warriors with pride
Serving Tybee and the Islands and skill on the front lines of Tybee. Go to skimtybee@gmail.com
and check it out!
14 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015THE Barracuda, Black Sea Bass, Triggerfish, Tarpon and Sharks are
all fish that can be targeted on a daily basis. With the warmer
Fish
Captain
Nick Shreves waters some days you can even luck out and find a stray Mahi
or Wahoo coming to the nearshore areas. Everything will be
following the bait fish. Watch for the schools of Greenies and you
Whisperer
can have a fishing bonanza. It won’t take you long to find out if
the fish are near. For those not wanting to travel far the Tarpon,
Spanish Mackerel and Sharks will be all over the beaches of the
barrier islands. Fish the schools of Menhaden or Mullet. For the
Tarpon I like to fish three live baits, one on top freelined, one on
July Fishing Forecast the bottom and then one right in the middle. Tarpon can be real
spooky and it’s always best to be quiet when getting close to a
school of them. Once hooked these fish go ballistic. They will
put on an airshow like no other fish out there. This helps them
escape so be prepared to lose a few.
Inshore
Shrimp are moving into the creeks and the fish are responding.
The Flounder, Speckled Sea Trout, and Redfish are all feeding.
Tarpon will make an appearance as well. Live bait and artificial
baits are both producing. This time of year there is nothing like
being on your drop with the sun rising on a calm day, pitching
a top water plug and watching the fish explode on your bait. OFF shore
My favorite top water plug has got to be the Bomber Badonk-A- Finding a temperature break, weed line, birds, flying fish or a
Donk. I have caught every species listed above on this lure. Work current rip is going to be the way to success. The fish can be
it slow with a good twitch and the fish won’t resist. really scattered this time of year as they are all hungry and
looking for a meal. If you are equipped to high speed troll it is a
Tybee Pier FISHING good way to cover ground and find fish at the same time. High
Fishing has only gotten better and now that the warm waters speed trolling takes specialized gear so make sure you have
are here the number of species has only increased. I have seen everything before you head out and give it a try. The bottom
Mullet swimming in the surf and this time of year the schools of fishing is fantastic this time of year. Grouper, Vermilion Snapper,
Menhaden will be here. Now warm waters and lots of bait equals Triggerfish, Amberjack, Black Sea Bass and many other porgies
lots of predators. So look for Jack Cervalle, Spanish Mackerel and grunts to keep you busy all day long. Every year we get
and for the lucky few, maybe even a Tarpon. For these species a short window for Red Snapper so we all look forward to this
live bait near the schools of bait is a choice and always try to time. Unfortunately I must inform you that this year the South
match the hatch. Speckled Sea Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Atlantic Fishery Management Council has declared, “There will
Whiting, Bluefish, and Pompano should all be around as well. not be commercial or recreational seasons in 2015 because the
total number of Red Snapper removed from the population in
NEAR shore 2014 exceeded the allowable level.”
There are a lot of options when it comes to the nearshore Thank you all for your time. To join me on a fishing trip call me
fishery. King Mackerel, Cobia, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, at Big Fish Charters (912) 230-4625.
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 153. Make sure you have everything: your keys, wallet, phone (you
should have that cause you just called), significant other, smokes,
drinks, etc. Few things screw me up more than having to go back to
where you were, all because someone left their Gene Autry wallet
By Joey Goralczyk there. Of course we get back there and you had it the whole time.
4. Pay attention to what color cab is coming to get you. You are
probably our most favorite and best customer, but you are not our
only customer. We don’t want you to think we forgot you or ignored
you if you see us passing through. Sometimes you are NOT the only
person in My World, and unless you want to go to Thunderbolt with
Okay Tybee, Summer is here! This means the tourons are here, me, I’m not here for you. There is another cab of your color on its
which we all love, but they now outnumber us. Now seems like a way. Patience.
good time to go over some basics for calling a cab. We will call this
“Taxi Cab Etiquette.” Most of you locals already know the way to 5. After you call your cab, please, I beg of you, pay your tab, go to
play the game. Let’s help those who don’t… the bathroom, Hug and Kiss everybody you love goodbye. The longer
We will start with this…Time is everything! We will start with “Taxi you take to get in the cab, the longer it takes for me to get to my
Time.” When we say 30 seconds, it means you called at the absolute next stop. I haven’t got time for this, and frankly, who are you to
right time. We are there. We are ready to pick you up. We have room hold up other people’s rides? If it seems like I’m stressed about this
for you in a cab that is at your location. Get out and Get in! When it’s because I am! Not only are you sticking it to me, your beloved
we say five minutes, that means less than ten minutes. This does cabbie, you’re sticking it to someone else you probably know and
not apply to Friday and Saturday nights. Those nights it means most love. Be ready when I get there. Period…
likely not quite 20 minutes. Every other day of the week it means we
are on our way. However, if we say 10-15 minutes, that means we 6. Don’t ask us if we are running or where we are at or can I get a
will be there within 20 or so minutes. We are on our way! We will get taxi. If we answer the phone, then, yes, we are running. If you are
there as quick as possible! somewhere on the island, then yes, you CAN get a taxi. It’s what we
do. It saves you and I so much time to avoid these questions. They
Here are a few things you can remember to do that will help us help are so very pesky and unnecessary.
you:
1. We need a few pertinent pieces of information from you to initiate EXAMPLE: Ring. Ring. “Breezy!”
the cab ride. Your current location, your destination and how many Rider: “You running?”
people are in your group. That is it. That is all we need to know. This Me: “Yes we are, where are you at?”
sounds easy, right? Wait… Rider: “Tybee!”
Me: “Can you be a little more specific?”
We can find you if you can give a landmark, close by business, bar, Rider: Muffled, confused sounds…“Down by the beach Man!”
street post (look at the corners), Paxton’s house, barstool picture, Me: Click…
bathroom picture, any picture, bartender name, etc…we will find Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick…These people are how 10 minutes become
you. However, this is not always easy and takes time. Be patient. much more than 10 minutes.
Most important…STAND STILL. STAY WHERE YOU ARE! Cab tag is
not a fun game. Stop. Drop. And call Breezy. But don’t move. And just
by the way… “The Beach” is not a location unless you have a street
number/crossover location. C’mon Man!
Wind Rose Cafe
2. Let us know if you need to make a stop between Point A and Point Southern Style Lunch Specials
B. You know ATM, convenience store, liquor store. These stops add Monday - Friday
at least 5 minutes to my next ride, and For God’s sake, don’t talk to $ 8.25
ANYONE in the store! You get your stuff and let’s go. No scratching
Lotto tickets. I will leave you in a heartbeat if you become a lottery BENSCTH! 19 Tybrisa Street
BEST
HAPPY
jockey in there! LU 912-786-6593 HOUR!
16 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015BOOK MOVIE
REVIEW By Nell Klein
REVIEW By Alaina Loughridge
Iced Chiffon As you know, this month is all about Happy Birthday America!!
By Duffy Brown That having been said, as you probably also know I am a slack on
this movie review thing. I love doing it, but I run out of time with
everything else and by the time its due, I seize into a series of
While deciding what book to review for July, Cindy, questions and statements, none of which are printable. So, here is
a friend from Ohio, suggested Iced Chiffon. She what you get. I am trying to redeem myself by doing two reviews
although both movies are ancient. It is what it is:
said it was a fun little murder-mystery book that
takes place in downtown Savannah. I thought I’d give it a try. Independence Day
Reagan Summerside is desperate to hold onto her beloved Released on June 25, 1996, Independence
Day stars Will Smith, Jeff Goldblum, Vivica
Victorian home in downtown Savannah that she has been lovingly A. Fox and Bill Pullman as the best president
restoring. The house is the only thing that she received after her EVER! Oh, that voice! When aliens attempt to
divorce from Hollis Beaumont, who ditched Reagan over a blond take over the planet, Will Smith, as the bad ass fighter pilot, hooks
up with his dad, Judd Hirsch, Jeff G., as an irritating scientist, and
bimbo who Reagan calls “Cupcake.” To save her home, Reagan Will’s gf, Vivica, as the stripper with some serious balls. Add Bill and
begins by selling off some of her furnishings and “wealthy wife” you have the battle of all battles: The right for human beings to exist.
clothes just to keep a roof over her head. She ends up opening a This is such a great movie. All the actors are fantastic and Randy
Quaid is thrown in as the alkie pilot that saves the day in the end.
consignment shop in her home with the help of her Aunt KiKi, who Makes you want to leap out of your seat and be proud of humanity.
lives next door. They call it the “Prissy Fox.”
When Reagan borrows her ex-husband’s Lexus (without his I give this movie 4 bottles of Hennessy (because it’s that good), and
1 bottle of 21 year old Glenfiddich Gran Reserva Single Malt Scotch
permission) to make a delivery, she discovers Cupcake’s dead body (because of Bill Pullman’s voice).
in the trunk, which makes Hollis the #1 suspect. Of course, he
hasn’t signed the house over to her yet so he claims he has to sell The Patriot
Released in 2000, The Patriot has, oddly enough,
it to pay his lawyer fees to clear his name. Reagan sets out, with two major Australian lead actors: Mel Gibson
the help of her aunt, to find out who killed Cupcake so that she can (before he went all weird) and Heath Ledger
keep her house. One by one the suspects are cleared which makes (sigh). Mel is the main character, a simple farmer
with a ton of children and a deceased wife. When
the revelation at the end quite a surprise! King George decides to put those “farmers with
I wondered how Duffy Brown, the author, could know so much pitchforks” in their place and send an army of
about Savannah so I googled her and found out that she is from Red Coats to do it, Mel joins arms with his son, Heath, to go to battle
(albeit due to one of his other sons dying during a very chilly scene).
Cincinnati, Ohio! I guess that’s how Cindy had found out about her. Chris Cooper is brilliant as a Colonel in the Continental Army and
This also was the debut book in her “Consignment Shop Mysteries.” Jason Isaacs is someone you would like to drive a pitchfork into
So far there are 2 more. I give Iced Chiffon 4 roses. It was a murder- as the bad guy for the Red Coats. It is tragic, thought provoking,
horrible and brilliant. At the end you will be proud of being an
mystery book without all the blood, guts or gore, just a fun little book American, although slightly subdued by the loss of life.
with lots of interesting characters and crazy events to keep you
interested until the very end. I give this movie 4 bottles of Tito’s (because I love Tito’s) and 1 bottle
of Boston (because Mel ends up marrying his deceased wife’s sister
We have a copy at the Wind Rose Library. Until next time, read a and having more kids and it’s just not right). Sorry for the spoiler, but
book. If it’s a good read, pass it on to a friend. that’s how it ends.
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 17how to sing “Beer for my Horses.” Yeah, well, let’s not discuss it any
further. Drink was great and made me believe in my super power
abilities. It lied, but didn’t tell me about it until the next day. Dammit!
I love that! When you forget stupid, have no fear, your friends will
remind you!
Go see Rick at Benny’s! He will be working with his lovely wife,
Joann, on Friday and Saturday nights. Call them ‘Mom and Dad.’
They love it and don’t forget to order a Beach Bum and sing your
By Alaina Loughridge happy ass off!
Foodie Finds
July’s bartender of the month
belongs to Benny’s: Rick Brown
is the man to see. Always smiling
and genuinely interested in being
your friend, therapist, counselor,
drink master, and doesn’t consider
his job ‘work,’ Rick is an excellent Amazing Fruit Salad
bartender. However, that’s not how he planned it …
Born and raised in Savannah on the Isle of Hope, Rick wanted to be
a professional freshwater tournament fishing master. In his early
20’s, he went for it. After two years of fishing the professional circuit
(what a great time that must have been!), Rick had a change of
heart and married his childhood sweetheart, Joann (fellow co-hort
in bartending crime at Benny’s). With college just not meant to be
(ugh, I know that feeling), Rick went into the construction business
and has been a superintendent for over 20 years. Now a family man
with two kids, Matthew and Nicholas, how in hell did he end up as a
bartender?
Never considering himself as a ‘people person’ (uh oh), Rick was
‘railroaded’ into the job. Thrown into the family business mix of
Benny’s, you sink or swim. Rick swam. Starting out doggie paddling,
with the help of Ms. Rita Belle, his trainer (which is hilarious because 1 (29 oz.) can peach slices, undrained
she trained me too), Rick was backstroking through the pool soon 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, undrained
enough. 1 lb. strawberries, stemmed and quartered
1 banana, sliced
So I had to ask Rick the 3: ½ pint blueberries
Tybee life: Local since forever (like the Piggly Wiggly) 1 bunch grapes, seedless
1 (3 1/8 oz.) box dry instant vanilla pudding mix
Passion: Fishing (silly question that)
1-2 Tbs. sugar (optional)
When I grow up: Own a bar (careful what you ask for)
In large bowl, combine peaches, pineapple and vanilla pudding
Sounds like Rick has got the life! The go to drink is the “Beach mix (this includes the juice from the cans). Mix well, until
Bum.” Its Crown Apple based, which typically I am not a fan, but pudding is dissolved. Stir in strawberries, banana, blueberries,
he throws some other stuff in there. It’s surprisingly refreshing and grapes and sugar. Chill.
after 3 of those, I thought I would totally show those karaoke losers Enjoy!!
18 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015Tough Times
Followed by Terrific Times
By Polly Wylly Cooper, co-author of Tybee Days
Patients Are Our
Top Priority!
Ruth Jennings Edwards
At Tybee Teeth, we treat every patient who comes in our door
as family and a friend. We want everyone to have the best
The 40s were tumultuous times for America. At the beginning of the
experience with the most ideal dental care possible. We would decade, Germany began an all-out march on Europe, and with the
love to take care of all your dental needs. Feel free to call and ask 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States entered WWII. The
questions or stop by to meet us. TybeeTeeth.com strength and determination of the American fighting force and its
homeland support eventually liberated Europe, and when Truman
succeeded FDR as president, his decision to drop atomic bombs on
1018 US Hwy 80 • Tybee Island • 912-786-9433 Japan ended the war which had dragged on for four long painful
years.
Fort Screven emptied as the 8th Infantry Regiment headed out
100% to serve the war effort. Sons went into the military, and their
PURE
FUN! sweethearts were left behind to work in their places and await their
return. In early years, before the end of the war, the gloomy island
Bar & Grill lost much of its attraction.
Then came victory and Americans looked again to a normal life that
included leisure time and vacations.
The Tybee Road had opened in 1923, and by the time the ‘40s rolled
around, big comfortable cars were heading for the beach. Hudson
touring sedans, Packards, Buick Specials with dynodrive, Cadillacs
with V8 engines, Chevrolets with synchromesh and Ford “Woody”
station wagons burned up the 25 cents a gallon gas.
“Georgia peaches,” happy that the war was over and most of their
sweeties were home again, returned to the beaches and the pavilion
for celebrations.
OUTSIDE SEATING • HORSESHOE TOURNAMENTS
TEXAS HOLDEM • LIVE MUSIC • KARAOKE Nobody wore seat belts. Couldn’t! Cars didn’t have them. Children
climbed from the back seat to the front seat, and back again.
Happy Hour Monday - Friday 11am - 7pm “Are we almost there? Are we there…yet?” was the universal
$2 Bottle Domestic Beers wail from youngsters eager to jump into the waves. The universal
SINCE
1971 Monday thru Friday reply was, “Just watch for the water tower and you’ll know
we’re almost there!” What a thrill to ride on Daddy’s strong
& DRIN
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shoulders in the foaming breakers, while Mama spread out the
12 HD TV’s - Video Games - Keno picnic on a blanket on the sand.
912-786-4444 Here is pretty Ruth Jennings Edwards smiling in front of an over-
sized sombrero. Life was back to normal.
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 19Main Street Musings
to form a band of high-tech heroes. Grab your blankets and chairs, pack
a picnic, invite your friends and family and come on out to watch a movie
at Memorial Park! The movie will start just after sunset.
On June 30, several Development Authority/Main Street Directors
attended Downtown Development Authority training during the GMA
Conference at the Convention Center on Hutchison Island. Board
members are required to attend training sessions annually as part of
their commitment to the Program. A few participated in training earlier
this year during the Annual Retreat. Directors will share highlights from
what they learned at June’s training in a future Beachcomber article.
In addition to exciting things that are happening with the Program, the
City of Tybee Island has been designated as an accredited National Main
Street Program again this year! This recognition confirms that the City is
meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set
by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust
for Historic Preservation. Each year, accredited Main Street Programs
throughout the nation are announced by the National Main Street Center
and its partners in recognition of their exemplary commitment to historic
preservation and community revitalization through the Main Street Four
Point Approach®.
The City of Tybee’s Main Street performance is annually evaluated
by Georgia Department of Community Affairs-Office of Downtown
Development, which works in partnership with the National Main Street
Center. The standards set are benchmarks for measuring each individual
Main Street program’s application of the Main Street Four Point
Summertime is here and we hope you are enjoying the season! Approach®. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are
The next community event, Movies in the Park, will be July 18 featuring building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include
Big Hero 6, rated PG. The heart-warming animated film depicts the standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, securing
special bond that develops between a plus-sized inflatable robot named an operating budget, tracking programmatic progress and actively
Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends preserving historic buildings.
20 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015During 2014, in collaboration with the City, the Development Authority/
Main Street Program’s Executive Director and volunteer Board of
Directors strengthened their partnerships with local organizations,
residents, and merchants in preserving the community, commerce the
waves of
and culture of Tybee. A few notable examples are as such: providing
a façade improvement grant for commercial properties, becoming a
Certified Local Government, hosting additional community events such as
Movies in the Park, supporting new and expanding businesses which led
to over 37 additional full time jobs, hosting Merchant Meet-Ups, assisting the sea
over 30 organizations hosting events which had a total economic impact
of over $3 million, and increased community pride that spurred $3.1 help me
get back
million in private/public investments with building rehab/renovation
projects. Mayor Buelterman states “The City of Tybee Island is honored
to be recognized as an accredited Main Street community once again
this year. Since we activated the (Downtown) Development Authority to
function jointly with the Main Street Program, the boundaries expanded
to within city limits. This enabled us to provide more opportunities for
to me
quality revitalization and redevelopment for our residents, merchants,
and visitors. This step, and the foundation we’ve built with the program
since 2010, continues to create an even better city for living, working
and playing year-round. The balanced approach for long-term success is
at the core of this economic development, historic preservation model.
This is what the program is proving for our community, especially with
partnerships being strengthened. Each program throughout the nation is
recognized for their unique local efforts and I am proud that our city is
setting an example on Georgia’s coast.”
Preservation efforts on Tybee, which is at the base of the Program’s
foundation, continue to be supported and encouraged. The Historic
Preservation Economic Impact Study, Beyond Tourism, which the City of
Tybee Island helped underwrite, shows that preservation efforts truly do
have a positive impact for the businesses, citizens, and visitors to our
island. To read more about the tremendous benefits of preserving our
coastal community, please visit the Historic Preservation Commission’s
webpage on the City’s website.
For more information about the Tybee Island Development Authority /
Main Street Program, upcoming city approved special events, “Door-to-
Door News,” Business / Community Matters, and Historic Preservation
Spotlights, sign up for the monthly Main Street E-News by visiting www.
tybeeislandmainstreet.com. The Tybee Island Main Street FB page is
updated on a regular basis as well. We invite you to like it.
Here’s to you and keeping Tybee, Tybee!
Article contributors: Brenda Marion, Board Director / Promo Liaison and
Chantel Morton, Executive Director
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JULY 2015 21history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by
succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought
to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts
of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp
and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and
illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this
time forward forever more.”
Adams’s prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans
celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-
By Chuck Bolen - Commander American Legion Post 154 publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2,
the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed
Happy Summer, Tybee!! session of Congress.
Historians have long disputed whether Congress actually signed
the Declaration of Independence on July 4, even though Thomas
Thank you to all who come to the Post for our events! Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote that
they had signed it on that day. Most historians have concluded that
I am proud to let everyone know that the Sons of the American Legion the Declaration was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on
(SAL) have won the honor of being number one Squadron in the State August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed
of Georgia! Thank you Squadron members for your dedication and
hard work. Don’t forget that fireworks on Tybee will be on the 3rd. Make sure to
display your Flag proudly.
July 13th will be the installation of new officers for Post 154
American Legion and SAL. The new officers for the year 2015-2016 Mark your calendar now for the last Saturday of this month…….. at
are as follows: 7:00pm…for Ron Denning!! Always fun filled!!!
• Commander Chuck Bolen
• Sr. Vice George Walker We have dinners each Thursday evening. The first Thursday of each
• Adjutant Ronnie Tatum month is the chicken dinner; the second Thursday is the Italian
• E-Board members: Ronald Jones, Bill Cummins and Nestor Gernay dinner; third is the fish dinner; fourth is Low Country Boil. Time is
• Finance Officer Jerris Bryant. 5:30-7:30pm.
SAL Officers: Don’t forget karaoke every Friday night at 8:00pm with Big Joey!!
• Commander John Calvert Always fun!!
• Sr. Vice Hal Stillings
• Adjutant Jim Armstrong We have BINGO every Friday night with prizes up to $1500.00
possible.
Thank you to all the new officers coming in for this year. I hope all of
our members will assist these fine officers with the jobs they to do. Line dancing is every Wednesday at 7:00pm.
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen The canteen is open at 5:00pm Monday through Saturday. The
Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the American Legion meetings are every 2nd Monday of the month. The
Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution that had Ladies Auxiliary meets at the same time.
been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring
the United States independent from Great Britain. After voting for The SAL meets the Third Monday of the month.
independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of
Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had We would love to have you join. Remember, once you are in the
been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its military, you are a veteran…no matter what your age!! We need your
principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the presence, time and talent! You are always welcome!
Declaration, finally approving it on July 4.
A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail: “The If you have any questions or need information, please feel free to
second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the call us at 786-5356. Thank you and see you soon!
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