BeachScape: Jekyll Island and the Georgia coast, Vol. 7, Issue 49 (Nov. 2009)

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30 YEARS AGO

Thirty years ago, PGA Golf Pro Johnny Paulk and friends, H.P. Weldon and Frank Inman, decided to

put together a "little" golf tournament geared toward University of Georgia football fans.

Every October, these three avid golfers watched as UGA fans flocked to Jekyll Island before the big Georgia-Florida football showdown in Jacksonville, FL. The island was filled with team spirit and competitiveness. Paulk, Weldon, and Inman decided to channel this excitement into a one-day golf tournament. This "little" golf tournament was the birth of the annual Georgia-Florida Golf Classic which is now celebrating its thirtieth anniversary and has become the biggest amateur golf tournament in Georgia.
Forty golfers teed off for that first tournament in 1979 to play one round, in one day, with the winning team taking home

new golf bags. The Georgia-Florida Golf Classic has evolved since then with 576 players participating last year in the two-day, 36-hole competition. Now, the winning team not only receives bragging rights, but also the exclusive GeorgiaFlorida Golf Classic ring. Additionally, the top 75 teams receive prizes from vendors like Nike, Callaway, Odyssey, Cobra, TaylorMade and Cleveland. And, if that's not enough, the players and their dates enjoy a cocktail party, an oyster roast with entertainment by the Swingin' Medallions, a putting contest, a wine & cheese party, a doubles tennis tournament, and a ladies' luncheon.

Today Mr. Paulk continues to lead the tournament as Tournament Director. However, he will tell you he could not pull this tournament together if it were not for his lovely wife, Virginia, the Jekyll Island Authority, and 110 volunteers.
"It is a lot of work, but it is worth it," says Paulk. "A golf tournament is just what Jekyll Island and the fans need to get the party started."
By encouraging camaraderie and promoting good sportsmanship during one of the most competitive rivalries in college sports, Johnny Paulk embodies his legacy as one of Georgia's, and Jekyll Is-

land's, greatest sportsmen. The Jekyll Island Authority, tournament players, and volunteers all appreciate his dedication and hard work. We look forward to another great Georgia-Florida Golf Classic and many more years to come.
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The Georgia-Florida Golf Classic runs October 28-30th at the Jekyll Island Golf Course. For more information and GA/FL Golf Classic Registration, please visit us online:
www.jekyllisland.com/georgiaflorida

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C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
October 28 31 l Georgia-Florida Golf Classic
Support your team in the 30th Anniversary of this classic golf tournament leading up to the annual Georgia-Florida Football Game.
November 4 l Fall Clean-up
Help clean our marshlands along the Jekyll Island Causeway in connection with Keep Brunswick Golden Isles Beautiful's Fall Clean-up. 1:00 p.m. Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center.
November 14 l United Way Golf Tournament
Support United Way by participating in this 2 person scramble on Indian Mound Golf Course. $50 per person. Shot gun start at 9:00 a.m. More information, please call: (912) 635-2368
November 28 January 1 l Holiday Island on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is transformed into Holiday Island with Christmas activities, themed historic district tours, and beautiful holiday decorations.
www.jekyllisland.com/holidayisland
November 28 l Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in the Jekyll Island Historic District.
www.jekyllisland.com.
November 28 l Jingle Bell Bike Ride
Join the Coastal Georgia Greenway project for an 18-mile family fun bike ride on Jekyll Island and learn more about the Coastal Georgia Greenway initiative.
Visit coastalgeorgiagreenway.org for more information.
December 5 30 l Holidays in History Tours
The cottages of the historic district are decorated for the season! Imagine Christmas through the ages as you venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District and experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age. Call (912) 635-4036 to make reservations.

December 31 l Jekyll Island Big Band 30th New Year's Party
Big Band sounds and dancing on a Terrazzo Dance Floor in a remarkable dance hall. Enjoy the last new years dance in the historical "Aquarama Ballroom." Purchase tickets in advance or at the door.
www.jekyllbigband.org.
January 1 February 28 l Island Treasures on Jekyll Island
Beachcombers flock to Jekyll Island in search of glass globes hidden during this two month long event. Finders-keepers. If you find an Island Treasure it is yours to keepz.

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HOTEL/CO-OP PARTNER FEATURE

THE JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL
A Bountiful Thanksgiving Feast, Holiday Festivities and Great Gift Ideas for the Season!

A bountiful Thanksgiving Day Brunch is an annual sell-out in the Grand Dining Room (11:00 a.m. 2:30 pm.) and the Courtyard at Crane Cottage (11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m.). Guests will enjoy a vast array of salads and appetizers, omelets and waffles, carving stations, a variety of vegetables and accompaniments, and delectable desserts. The Grand Dining Room also serves Thanksgiving Dinner (6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.) and the Crane Cottage continues to serve an a la carte menu. For families looking for the "at home experience" of quality time together, the hotel also offers wonderful private dining spaces. Reservations are required for all meals, so call now!
And, with the holidays just around the corner, don't forget the annual Jekyll Is-

land Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 28th (4:30 p.m.). Visitors are invited to the hotel lawn in the Historic District to welcome Santa Clause to town! On December 2nd at 4:00 p.m. guests are invited to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel to enjoy it in all of its Christmas finery, as the guide takes you on a candlelight tour of the Grand Dining Room, lobby, and all public areas.
For those history buffs, you may want to be taken back in time to see what Christmas was like through the years. From December 5th thru December 31st, you can venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District and experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age with the museum's "Holidays in History" tour.

Landmark Shopping!

Looking for a special gift or a great take-home memory? Enjoy two great shops at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.

Club Signature Shop

Logo'd apparel, Club collectibles, gifts and souvenirs. Located downstairs from the Grand Dining Room.
Open Mon.Sat., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun., 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 635-2600, ext. 1053.

Club Collections

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For reservations please call 635-2400.

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Always a holiday favorite, the hotel will be hosting a Gingerbread House making workshop on December 5th at 10:00 a.m. The Hotel's famous pastry chefs will be prepared to host this family friendly 2-hour event. Put them together, ice, decorate, and take home and enjoy! On December 12th, gather in the Boar's Head Lounge at 7:30 p.m. for a toast to Christmas Present. Follow the merrymakers into the Grand Dining Room for a holiday feast and musical dinner theatre. Based on Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, the Atlanta acting company revisits Christmas with Tiny Tim and a host of other characters.
Santa will be making another appearance on December 13th, and Jolly Old Saint Nick will be welcoming children with a great big "Ho-ho-ho" and an invitation to share their Christmas wishes and stories. Enjoy lunch at the Courtyard at Crane before or after! Leading up to Christmas Day, December 19th24th, Scottish bagpiper Tim Akins will celebrate the season and will play traditional holiday favorites while parading toward the Riverfront Veranda from the Cottages. As sunset approaches, he advances to the banks of the Jekyll Rivers for a last salute.
On December 23rd, at 5:30 p.m., don your hats and mufflers and meet on the Riverfront Veranda ready to sing your favorite carols at Crane and Cherokee Cottages, the Club and Sans Souci.
Want to get a head start on holiday shopping? Then give the gift of history and fun with a wonderful vacation package to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. During the holiday season the Jekyll Island Club Hotel is offering a variety of great packages for guests. From November 29th thru December 29th guests are invited to take advantage of the "Christmas at the Historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel Package." The package features Traditional or Club

accommodations, full breakfast buffet in the Grand Dining Room, a romantic Getaway? From November 1, 2009 February 28, 2010, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel will be offering 25% off this package rate. The package includes Traditional Queen or King Accommodations for two nights, champagne and fresh fruit upon arrival, and a breakfast buffet each morning! This would be a great gift for parents, aunts, uncles, or even just special friends.
Do you have a golf enthusiast you need to buy for? Starting December 1st and running through January 31st the Jekyll Island Club Hotel will offer guests a "Golfer's Heaven Package." Guests can bring their clubs for a free round of golf each day. Rates include accommodations and 18 holes of golf on one of Jekyll Island's four courses. Rates start at $85.00* per night at the hotel.
Whether you are a visitor to the island, or a local Golden Islander, there is something for everyone this holiday season at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel!
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Please contact the hotel for
details, certain restrictions apply:
(912) 635-2600
www.jekyllclub.com

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NATURE FEATURE

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RACCOON KEY

One mile southwest of Jekyll Island sits Raccoon Key, a remote 1750 acre island accessible by a 20 minute tour boat excursion which departs from the Jekyll Island Wharf several times daily. The Raccoon Key day trip affords the guests of Jekyll Island a unique opportunity to enjoy a remote private unspoiled barrier island experience just minutes from their hotel.

In the early-1940's, Raccoon Key's owners built an aquaculture farm for the purpose of raising commercial seafood and freshwater fish. There were six fresh water lakes and a lake that was rotated between freshwater and saltwater that was built as part of the farm. For years, the owners, under the name Marineland Farms, commercially harvested numerous species of seafood and freshwater fish, lobster, crab and shrimp. Due to an increase in freshwater intrusion from the aquifer the ponds could not continue to support commercial quantities of marine life and the owners abandoned their business but kept the island. New owners purchased the Island in 2006 and are excited to open up their paradise to those interested in taking 3 hour day trips to view the magnificent wildlife and pristine beaches that surround Raccoon Key. Once you depart from the Jekyll Island Wharf Marina, you will be able to enjoy a leisurely 20 minute ride on their roomy 40 passenger boat. You are immediately

struck by the beauty of the surrounding marshes and abundance of life, including large amounts of Dolphin and bird life! Unlike most trips to your destination, this one is worth treasuring with its unique views of Jekyll Island and surrounding marshes and tidal rivers.
With over 200 species recorded, bird watching on Raccoon Key is among the finest in the world. Raccoon Key is a stopping point on the Atlantic Flyway for migratory birds, including: the American oystercatcher, Wilson's plover and the least tern. The freshwater lakes

are filled with white ibis, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, black skimmers and various species of herons, egrets and ducks. The tree lines around the lakes are filled with upland species, including buntings, dove, woodpeckers, redwinged blackbirds, warblers, and wrens. Raccoon Key is now an official part of the Georgia's Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival with several field trips to which affords the attendees a stunning array of bird activity.
So if your passion is sea shell collecting, bird watching, relaxing on a pristine pri-

vate beach or strolling through fresh water lakes inhabited with an array of wildlife, Raccoon Key, just 20 minutes away by boat from Jekyll Island is the perfect day time destination for discovery, memories and adventure.
The Wharf also has two restaurants, The Rah Bar and Latitude 31, with great food and casual atmosphere that is uniquely Latitude 31 or enjoy steamed shrimp, oysters and crab legs at the Rah Bar.
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You can book your Raccoon Key trip by contacting the Jekyll Wharf Marina at 912-635- 3152. Captain Phillip can also be reached by e mail at tours@goldenislesfun.com Also please visit their website for pricing and schedules:
www.raccoonkey.info

Guided eco-friendly tours
Call 912-635-9704 for times & information
Ages 14 and up!

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HISTORY FEATURE

Photo courtesy of Library of Congress

A S E A S O N O F G I V I N G By Andrea Marroquin, Programming Coordinator
While many Jekyll Island Club Members were known as "Captains of Industry," lawyer Robert Weeks De Forest was dubbed the "Captain of Philanthropy" for his lifetime of social service.

The Charity Organization Society was just one of many organizations De Forest created to assist others. It coordinated relief for New York's poor. Starting the Christmas of 1912, the Charity Organization Society took an active part in the New York Times' first Christmas fund drive asking its readers not to forget their jobless, orphaned, aged, injured, homeless, and ill neighbors struggling to make ends meet. Headlines read, "Santa Clause please take notice! Here are New York's 100 neediest cases." One of four organizations involved in the campaign's early years, the Charity Organiza-
Jekyll Island Authority

tion Society collected stories about the poor and their struggles. It told personal stories of fathers, mothers, small children, and elderly citizens in distress. The appeals did not request money, but simply presented their circumstances and stated their needs.
Aid was given in many ways. People were provided food, shelter, and medicine. The sick and injured were treated. Boys and girls were sent to school and taught skills to help their struggling families. One hundred percent of the funds raised went to the needy, with The New York Times supporting all the costs of the campaign.

Readers rushed to help those in need of Christmas generosity. Some donations were received from the wealthy, but the drive appealed to everyone according to their means. Letters showed that a dollar given by one meant as much as a thousand given by another, and all gifts were sent in the same spirit of generosity and good will.
During the Christmas of 1916, De Forest wrote to thank the New York Times for giving readers an opportunity to help. De Forest wrote "The desire on the part of us who are more `blessed' with prosperity to help those who are least `blessed,' is I am glad to say, quite universal among our American people." Donations poured in from all ages and social classes, and varied from less than one dollar to $1,600, raising $17,000 of Christmas joy that season alone.
To De Forest, the Christmas drive was, in part, an opportunity to develop the spirit of giving in the young. "I have been accustomed to encourage each child of my acquaintance to give each year to some particular case on your list and I have provided each with the means for doing so," he wrote. One child told him she helped a particular family "because the boys are so brave." Through the touching stories, people came to care about helping others.
The "100 Neediest Cases" fund became a holiday tradition that continues to this day. As time passed, the fund was no longer limited to 100 specific cases, recognizing that poverty was a much broader issue. Contributions are now given to seven organizations, including the Charity Organization Society, which is now known as the Community Service Society. Now in its 98th

year, the "100 Neediest Cases" has raised $250 million.
Robert Weeks De Forest devoted himself to numerous charitable, civic, and cultural activities. President Taft once called his services on behalf of others a "shining record." Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress. Capture the Holiday Spirit this Season!
This holiday season there are many needs in the local community. The Jekyll Island Authority has created some fun and easy ways to make a big difference locally through its sponsorship of United Way of Coastal Georgia. United Way advances the education, health, and financial independence of Glynn and McIntosh Counties through its many partner agencies. Here are some simple ways you can participate in the season of giving on Jekyll Island and help United Way:
United Way Golf Tournament - Support United Way November 14, 2009. 9:00 am Shot-Gun. 2 Person Scramble on Indian Mound's Course. $50 per person (includes Golf/Cart, Boxed Lunch & prizes). For more information, contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course, 912-635-2368.

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Travel into the past. Hear the remarkable story of the Jekyll Island Club in the American Gilded Era and enter two restored cottages filled with rich tales and elegant furnishings.
date I September 8 December 31, 2009 hours I 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. daily I Approximately 90 minutes. price I $16 Adults, $7 Children 612 (Free under 6).
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The cottages of the historic district are decorated for the season! Imagine Christmas through the ages as you venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District and experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age.
date I December 631, 2009 (Except December 24 & 25) hours I 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. daily I Approximately 90 minutes. price I $16 Adults, $7 Children 612 (Free under 6).
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Purchase a souvenir guidebook full of the museum's archival images to genuinely appreciate the island's detailed architecture and rich history. Explore the inviting pathways of the National Historic Landmark District on bicycle or by foot and find a treasure trove of information panels throughout the district.
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Landmark Shopping!

Looking for a special gift or a great take-home memory? Enjoy two great shops at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel.
Club Signature Shop
Logo'd apparel, Club collectibles, gifts and souvenirs. Located downstairs from the Grand Dining Room.
Open Mon.Sat., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun., 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 635-2600, ext.1053.
Club Collections
Located next to Club Signature Shop. Sundries, gifts, jewelry, novelties, cards, cookbooks.
Open Mon.Sat., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sun., 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call 635-2600, ext.1016.

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WELCOME TO JEKYLL

The Parking Fee for entry to Jekyll Island is used to support conservation and stewardship of the natural and cultural resources of the Island. Special project funded by the parking fee include beach crossovers, bicycle path extensions, and picnic area improvements. Annual decals can be purchased at the greeting station.
For Your Safety and enjoyment you are asked to observe the following Island regulations:
Motor vehicles are allowed on paved roads only; throughout the Island, the speed limit is 35mph unless otherwise posted. Overnight parking in public areas is not permitted. Bikes should be ridden on the paved bike paths; if necessary to ride on the street, please keep to the far right in single file; helmets are required for riders age 16 and under. Pets must be leashed or confined to the guest's premises; stray animals are subject to impoundment. Electronic devices for detecting metals, minerals, artifacts or lost items are prohibited.
Safety Tips: The heat will dehydrate you quicklydrink plenty of water; protect your skin from the elements with sunscreen and insect repellent; while on the beach, observe tide changes and use caution on sand bars.
Jekyll Island's beach (over 10 miles) is open year-round; swim at your own risk. Our sand dunes are natural buffers which protect inland areas and buildings from tides, winds and storms. Use crossovers for beach access and avoid walking on sand dunes or disturbing dune plants; State law prohibits picking or cutting sea oats. Take only empty shells and dead sand dollars; please return inhabited shells or brown (living) sand dollars to the water.
Help Preserve Jekyll's Natural Wonders by respecting the Island's wildlife. By law, 65% of Jekyll must remain undeveloped, making it a haven for creatures of all types. Sea Turtle nesting season is May to August; minimize beach lighting and do not approach nesting female turtles. Birds are abundant on Jekyll designated as an Important Birding Area by the Georgia Audubon Societies; do not disturb resting birds and please avoid the primary dunes during Spring and Summer nesting seasons, especially on the Island's south end. Migratory birds are protected by law. Deer are part of Jekyll's native population; be aware of them when driving, especially at night. Please do not hand feed any animal; State law prohibits feeding alligators.

Activities & Attractions

Dolphin Tours Jekyll Island Historic Wharf 635-3152 K3
Atlantic Water Adventures 270-7474 M3
Emerald Princess Casino II Jekyll Causeway, 101 Gisco Point Dr., Brunswick, 265-3558
Georgia Sea Turtle Center Corner of Hopkins & Stable Rd. 635-4444 J4
Historic Shops, Pier Road J4 The Cottage on Jekyll The Commissary Wild Birds Unlimited The Island House Island Sweets Shoppe Santa's Christmas Shoppe Trading Post Just By Hand

Horseback Riding B5 Trail rides on Jekyll's north end, including beach, 635-9500
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides K5 Narrated rides through the Historic District, 635-9500
Jekyll Books at the Old Infirmary K4 Corner of Shell and Stable Road. 635-3077
Jekyll Harbor Marina M3 Dockage, dry storage, sightseeing cruises, charter fishing, restaurant/ lounge. S. Riverview Drive, 635-3137.
Jekyll Island Golf Club I5 Three 18-hole courses, driving range, pro shop; Capt. Wylly Road. Tee-times: 635-3464,

9-hole course. 635-2170
Atlantic Water Adventures, 270-7474
Jekyll Island Historic Wharf K3 Dockage, bait, charter fishing, dolphin tours. N. Riverview Drive, 635-3152
Mini-Golf/Bike Rentals K6 Open daily 9am-5pm. 635-2648.
Bike rentals K4 National Historic Landmark District
Tours daily; Island History Center, Stable Road. 635-4036
Red Bug Motors I3 Rent Red Bug Cars, Airport.

635-9330
Summer Waves N4 Slides, WAVE POOL, kiddie play area, 635-2074
Tennis Center I4 13 clay courts (7 lighted), Capt. Wylly Road. Open 9 a.m. noon, 26 p.m., 635-3154
Tidelands Nature Center M4 Aquaria, exhibits and nature walks five times per week. SEA KAYAK RENTALS! S. Riverview Drive, 635-5032
Worship Services G4 Denominations include Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian. Churches are located along N. Riverview Dr.

* more information
Visit the Jekyll Island Welcome Center on the Downing Musgrove Causeway.
Visitor Information Center in the Convention Center
Call 912-635-3636.
For emergencies, dial 911 (635-2555 from cell phones).

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DO YOUR PART TO KEEP JEKYLL BEAUTIFUL

ISLAND

Lodging & Dining
Vincent's Pub

Beachview Club H6 721 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2256
Blackbeard's Seafood Restaurant & Lounge K7 N. Beachview Drive, 635-3522
Days Inn & Suites N6 60 S. Beachview Dr. 635-9800
Jekyll Oceanfront Resort E7 975 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2531 Time Out Sports Bar Tiki Bar Poolside Lobby Bar
Jekyll Island Club Hotel K4 371 Riverview Drive, 635-2600 The Grand Dining Room Cafe Solterra The Courtyard at Crane

Jekyll Island Campground C5 N. Beachview Drive, 6353021
Jekyll Realty L6 Jekyll Shopping Center, 635-3301
Latitude 31 Restaurant K3 Jekyll Island Wharf, 635-3800
Morgan's Grill I5 Jekyll Island Golf Clubhouse, 635-4103
Oceanside Inn & Suites I7 711 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2211
SandBar and Grill 635-7906
Parker-Kaufman Realtors

L6 Shopping Center, 635-2512
Quality Inn & Suites I6 700 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2202
Seajay's Waterfront Cafe and Pub N4 Jekyll Harbor Marina, 635-3200
Villas By the Sea Resort D6 1175 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2521 Driftwood Bistro Click Caf
Zachry's Seafood Restaurant L6 Jekyll Shopping Center, 635-3128
Zach'S Eats & Treats L6 Jekyll Shopping Center, 635-2040

Beaches, Sand Dunes & Turtles Fill in sand castles and holes on the
beach. Keep off the dunes. Keep your dog off the dunes. ForinNforomafitrioensonoancctohmemobdeataiocnhs, menusK, leivee pentaerwtaainymfernot, mandmhoaurrksed turtle nests. oesftoapbeliNrsahtomioenFn,tlp.alesahselicgahll tthseoinndivtihduealBeach Vehicles Obey posted speed limits. Park in designated areas only. Watch out for terrapins on the causeway. Wildlife & Endangered Species Do not feed wild animals. Don't get between young birds and
the dunes so they are not separated from their parents. Shells and Mementos Do not keep live sand dollars. No metal detectors on Jekyll Island.

Pets Keep pets on a leash. Clean up after your pet. Pet waste receptacles are located at
beach crossovers. Fishing Recycle your fishing line-- don't
throw it in the trash. A fishing license is required to fish
or use a cast or seigning net on Jekyll Island. Trash & Litter Do Not Litter. Just don't. Please recycle. No glass is allowed on the beach.
Thank you for helping to preserve a way of life on Jekyll Island.

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Blackbeard's is full-service restaurant and lounge
is located directly on the beach! Featuring signature seafood pla ers with fresh sh, and Wild Georgia Shrimp. Open 7 days/week. Lunch and Dinner 200 N. Beachview Dr. (912) 635.3522

Courtyard at Crane is located in the center courtyard and loggia of historic Crane Co age. Guests are o ered the option of dining inside or outside. Shrimp and Basil Ravioli, Pistachio-Crusted Trout, Pommery-Glazed Salmon, and Balsamic Roasted Duck are favorites.
e wine menu features a blend of the Mediterranean and Northern California wine country. Riverview Dr. (912) 635.2600 x 5100

Vincent's Pub serves guests International and Domestic beers, cocktails and snacks and features big screen sporting events in a true Pub style atmosphere.
Located in the garden level of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. (912) 6352600 x 1048.
Zachary's Seafood Family-owned seafood restaurant with a great family atmosphere. Featuring fresh local seafood, steaks, chicken and a full sandwich menu.
Open 7 days/week. Lunch and Dinner served. Located in the Beachside Shopping Center. (912) 635-3128

Morgan's Bar & Grill is located in the Golf Course Pro Shop and is surrounded by 3 spectacular 18-hole golf courses. e bar is open until 6 with happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Fast paced take-out and beverage service is available. Let us cater your next golf outing!
Open 7 days/week. Breakfast and lunch served. 322 Capt. Wylly Rd. (912) 635-4103

Caf Solterra is the Jekyll Island Club Hotel's popular bakery-delicatessen, presenting pastries, mu ns and sticky buns each morning and Starbucks Co ee! Also enjoy deli sandwiches, homemade soups, pizzas, desserts and ice cream. Picnic lunches and catering available.
Located on the top level of the courtyard. Open daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (912) 635.2600 x 1003
Zach's Eats & Treats Beachside sandwich and ice cream shop featuring made-to-order subs, sandwiches, salads, soups, and pizza. Eight avors of hand-dipped ice cream, shakes, banana splits, and sundaes.
Open 7 days from 10 until. Beachside Shopping Center. (912) 635.2040

Click Caf serves a variety of delicious co ee blends, light fare breakfast and lunch. Relax while you sip on your co ee and enjoy complimentary internet access that is available 24 hours. A great selection of sundries and gi items are also available. Located in the lobby of the Villas by the Sea Resort.
Food service available 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. (912) 635.2521
Latitude 31 is located on the wharf in the historic district. Enjoy radiant sunsets while sipping on your favorite beverage and eating oysters, shrimp, crab legs or our famous Low Country Boil at the Rah Bar. ey feature the freshest seafood available in their signature dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller, Seafood crepes, chicken piccata, and Romano Crusted Chicken.
Open Tues - Sun. (912) 635.3800

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DINING GUIDE

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The Grand Dining Room the Jekyll Island Club Hotel's full service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and its renowned Sunday Brunch. The -la carte menu features continental cuisine specializing in seafood and other southern fare. Enjoy a delightful pianist for the evening meal and Sunday Brunch.
371 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. (912) 635.2400
JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL RECIPE CARDS

The Time Out Sports Grill Savor the delicious food and spirits of this full-service restaurant, featuring 19 HD TVs. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offer the finest cuisine and the freshest local seafood. Guests can relax, socialize or just enjoy the game at the Lobby Bar, which specializes in unique margaritas and daiquiris. The
poolside Tiki Bar is open seasonally with live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. (912) 635.2531

Maple Sweet Potato Bisque with Blue Crab Recipe (Yield @ 1 gallon)
INGREDIENTS 3 pounds Sweet Potatoes washed, cut in half lengthwise 1 Vidalia Onion peeled quartered 1/4 cup olive oil 2 dashes nutmeg 2 dashes ground allspice 1 dash Cinnamon 1/4 cup, plus 3/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp Kosher salt 2 tsp Black Pepper 2 tbsp butter 3 each carrots peeled, diced 2 stalks celery washed, diced 1/2 cup plus 1/2 cup Sherry 3 qts Chicken Broth 3-4 cups Heavy Cream Salt and pepper to taste Blue Crab meat as needed to taste

1. Mix together the cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, 1/4 cup syrup, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to it and mix well. Lightly rub the potatoes and onions with the oil mix and put cutside down on a roasting pan. Roast in 350 degree oven until the potatoes are tender to the touch. 2. While waiting for the potatoes, in a large pot, saute the carrots and celery in the butter until transleusent. Add 1/2 cup sherry and reduce by half. Add the chicken stock. Pull the skins from the potatoes and scrape any drippings from the pan into the pot. Add potatoes, onions and 3/4 cup syrup to the pot and mix well. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 15 min. 3. Puree the soup and add the cream. Bring back to a simmer and then adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Pull off the heat, add the 1/2 cup of sherry and cool it off or serve immediately. Top with the crab meat and enjoy!
Thanksgiving Brunch Menu. For more information visit JekyllClub.com

Driftwood Bistro Serving Low Country Cuisine. Menu specialties are meat Loaf, Stuffed Flounder, Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Wild Georgia Shrimp, Corned beef & Cabbage and many more selections. Affordable and delicious lunch or dinner. Located at
Villas By The Sea Resort and Conference Center, 1175 N. Beachview. (912) 635-2521.
SeaJay's is home of Coastal Georgia's famous "Low Country Boil" buffet dinner nightly! Featuring fresh local seafood, original recipe Brunswick Stew, Crab Chowder, and authentic key lime pie! Breathtaking sunsets with Jekyll's Best View make SeaJay's the ideal spot for a cocktail, a meal, private party or catered function.
Open 7 days/wk serving lunch and dinner. Located at 1 Harbor Rd. in the Jekyll Harbor Marina. (912) 635-3200. www.seajays.com.

The Sandbar & Grill features seven flat screen HDTV's for outstanding sports viewing, pool tables & games. Serving an extensive menu of your favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Home made soups, fresh local seafood and daily specials. Indoor/outdoor and oceanfront events for groups of all sizes. Live entertainment on weekends!
Located at the Oceanside Inn and
Suites, 711 Beachview Dr. (912) 635-
7906. Open 7 a.m. until.

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Enjoy dining in the original dining room, or alfresco, at the beautifully restored Crane Cottage in Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District.
A Mediterranean ambiance is reflected in our menu which features a
Northern California Wine Country flair. A full complement of wines is available.
Lunch served daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, Dinner served Sunday-Thursday
5:30 to 9 p.m.

Jekyll Island Club Hotel
371 Riverview Drive | Jekyll Island, GA 31527 635-2600, ext. 5100 | www.jekyllclub.com
Reservations recommended. Indoor dining also available.

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GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER

THE REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING
Adapting an old African proverb, one could say "It takes a community to save a turtle." The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) treats all of it patients with one goal - safely release them back into the wild. As with any hospital, a lot goes on behind the scenes to make this happen on a daily (and nightly) basis by staff and many unsung heroes- our volunteers!

GSTC volunteers contribute their time, energy, passion and experience in many different ways. Some greet guests and orient them to our facility and its offerings. Others guide guests through the exhibit gallery and turtle hospital, offering enriching information about turtles and our special patients. Some volunteers care for turtles by helping

staff prepare food, manage tanks, and assist with rehabilitation procedures while others may take guests for educational walks on the beach or help with research. Quite often, you'll see them helping with special events like turtle releases or island celebrations. In 2009, volunteers contributed over 11,000 of hours of time in rehabilitation, research

and education, making visitors and turtles better off as a result.
"I have gotten far more from being a volunteer than the Center has ever asked of me. It's been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I knew NOTHING about Sea Turtles when I began but thanks to the excellent staff, I feel confident answering questions from the public. I am proud to be a part of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center!!"

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Hungry? Come enjoy the delights of Caf Solterra at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Serving sandwiches, salads, pizza, fresh baked pastries and homemade desser ts.
Open daily, 7:00 a.m.10:00 p.m. Take out available. Call 635-2600, ext. 1003

During this season of giving, we want to offer specials thanks to our wonderful volunteers. We know the turtles appreciate them, too!
* become a volunteer!
Please contact Teddy Ivey: (912) 634-4076 tivey@jekyllisland.com
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org/join-us

Tunicate
The gender of a sea turtle cannot be ascertained visually until they are sexually mature, which in the case of the loggerhead takes 35 years. We received a turtle last spring that had
a heavy load of sea squirts or tunicates on its shell. The turtle was appropriately named tunicate. Tunicate presented unable to dive and we subsequently found air in the body cavity secondary to a lung tear. The lung tear was likely from blunt force trauma and possibly a boat strike. After numerous aspirations with a needle and syringe the air was finally removed and the lung tear healed. Tunicate no longer floated and started to eat and defecate normally now that all the pressure from the air was gone. Subadult sea turtles can be sexed by testing their blood for testosterone levels. Tunicate had very high testosterone levels and is a male. Tunicate also has a propeller wound from a boat and a shark bite. Both wounds were almost healed when he arrived. Tunicate will be released with several other turtles during the annual Birding Festival on Jekyll Island in early October.

Jekyll Island Authority

371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527 www.jekyllclub.com

w h e r e g o l f c o m e s n a t u r a l l y ! Tee Times: (912) 635-2368

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Opening day of the exhibit will be November 2nd continuing thru November 29th. e Jekyll Island Arts Association sponsoring this exhibit will hold the artists' reception Sunday, November 8th from 1 p.m. 3 p.m.
is reception is free and open to the public.

ric. ese talented weavers create oneof-a-kind creations that demonstrate their dedication and exploration of their cra .
Wood turner, Bob Stanton reveals the essence of the wood in each unique piece he creates. He feels the deeper he explores the more the wood reveals

Weavers Judith Krone, Kay Guilment, Christine Stanton, Janet Bealer, Lynn Pollard, Dianne To en and Ann Doherty will exhibit ber arts that represent their personal styles and creative stories. ey are fascinated by gorgeous color; complex weaving structures; the elegant simplicity of design and the challenge of creating and weaving fab-

because each piece of wood is unique in and of itself. us enabling him endless creativity as a wood turner.
date I November 229, 2009 hours I Monday Friday, noon 4 p.m.
Weekends 10 a.m.4 p.m.
location I Goodyear's Gallery info I (912) 635-3092 admission I Free

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Cornelius Lee, Secretary of the United States Golf Association (USGA), was a member of the Jekyll Island Club from 1919 1947. He served as the Chairman of the Green Commi ee for the Jekyll Island Club.
In 1924, under his in uence, low-to-high handicap golfers

conducted a series of equipment tests on Jekyll Island.
ese tests resulted in the adoption of a lighter ball and steel-sha ed clubs for use by the USGA.
e USGA permi ed the use of steel-sha ed clubs in 1924. In 1931, it also dictated the use

of a larger, lighter ball that was very unpopular. A er a year the USGA reverted back to a heavier ball but maintained the larger size.
e Change in technology signi ed a switch to more modern golf equipment. It also represented America's shi away

Jekyll Island Club President Walter James, taking a swing
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from the rules of golf established by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club in Scotland, which had determined international golf standards since its fomation in 1754.

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e HHCP Architecture Design Team started work in April with a fact gathering kick o meeting with Jones Hooks, Jekyll Island Authority Executive Director, and Jim Broadwell, Jekyll Island Authority Project Manager. is was followed by a two day on-Island workshop with Jekyll Island Authority ( JIA) sta and Linger Longer Jekyll, LLC (LLJ) representatives. e purpose of this meeting was to establish the project goals and vision, review design concepts developed prior to the workshop, and to establish direction for future design work. Numerous ideas suggested in the workshop, as well as in follow-up discussions with JIA & LLJ, were subsequently developed and re ned and have resulted in the conceptual plans for the Beach Village, Beach Park, and Convention Center, shown herein. A user input work session for the Village Signature Park/Boardwalk was held on May 27, 2009. With input from this session and from JIA sta and management, planning was completed in July with presentations to the JIA Board and the public on July 13th and 14th.

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e current Project Budget is $44.6 million dollars. JIA is carrying an additional $5 million dollar contingency. is includes all construction, equipment, furnishings and professional fees for all components of the project. Project components include: 1) Beach Village/Beach Park related entry and internal roads, parking, utilities, drainage and amenities; 2) New Convention Center; 3) Refurbishing of the historic Morgan Building; 4) Providing temporary structures for convention use during 2010 & 2011. Budget estimates show that the current plan direction is within budget.
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e majestic canopy of Jekyll Island's live oaks will enhance the Beach Village entry experience at Ben Fortson Parkway. e two major roads of

Jekyll Island, the Causeway and Beachview Drive, are both two lane roads and provide adequate tra c capacity for the existing and proposed development. e four lanes of Ben Fortson Parkway are presently oversized. e new design will convert the existing eastbound lanes into a two lane entry road. e existing westbound lanes will be used as part of an over ow parking lot. All improvements will take advantage of the existing live oaks to enhance the intimate character of the Jekyll Island entry experience.
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Jekyll Island will be providing a newly expanded Beach Park experience. is park will include a walkway along the base of the existing dune tying the park into the Village Green and retail buildings as well as the hotel development to the south.
e Convention Center's existing parking will be redesigned to provide parking for the new Convention Center and Beach Park. e new design will have expanded family and group pavilions with exible activity lawns to accommodate a wide range of activities. A new beach deck will provide users an elevated view of the beach and lawn activities. e large shade pavilion will provide restrooms and a comfortable place to enjoy

the views and enhance the civic identity. Two new dune crossovers will be constructed. All beach crossovers will have bicycle parking and showers. Native tree and shrub plantings will enhance the beachside feel and provide durable, low maintenance vegetation to protect the dunes, provide wildlife habitat and educate visitors on the sensitivity of barrier islands.
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Entry Roundabout Character Sketch

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