BeachScape: Jekyll Island and the Georgia coast, Vol. 7, Issue 50 (Dec. 2009)

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H O L I DAY EV E N T S
Due to the popularity of "The Holidays in History" tour offered the past several years, the Jekyll Island Museum has expanded what was just a weekend program into a showcase for virtually the entire month of December.

ISLANDTREASURES
Through the months of January and February, the Jekyll Island Authority hosts "Island Treasures on Jekyll Island", a unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia's most popular beach.

PARADISE
I rise before first light to witness another of God's miraculous revelations, the beginning of a perfect new day in Paradise... BYBENPORTER

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EVENTS

H O L I D AY S I N H I S T O R Y By Andrea Marroquin
Due to the popularity of "The Holidays in History" tour offered the past several years, the Jekyll Island Museum has expanded what was just a weekend program into a showcase for virtually the entire month of December.

"The Holidays in History" tour will begin at the Jekyll Island Museum. Small groups of guests will venture by tram throughout
the Historic Landmark District.
"Our costumed characters will change frequently and will be a daily surprise," said John Hunter, the Director of the Jekyll Island Museum. "Guests will see the entire district and enter two of the cottages. But which cottage interiors they visit will also change on a daily basis. This enables us to be responsive to those guests who want to come back for a variety of experiences with us."
Guests might witness a Victorian Christmas at Club Cottage in the year 1890 or an Edwardian holiday season at Mistletoe Cottage around 1910. They might hear about the Jekyll Island Club's seasonal celebrations inside historic Faith Chapel, built in 1904. They might

take their revelry into a rustic hunting retreat at Moss Cottage in the year 1905. Or they might participate in festivities at Indian Mound Cottage in the year 1917. "Jekyll Island is an ideal backdrop for this program," Hunter explained. "Our history is so rich and our historic buildings span a very broad time range."
The museum possesses an array of costumed characters to draw from as well as a talented crew of interpretive guides. Experiences will vary throughout the month of December and no two tours will be the same.
"We hope that this tour will help to spread the sentiment of the season and bring those joys into our guests' holidays today and in the future," Hunter said.
Jekyll Island Museum, Stable Road. Program offered daily, December 6-31, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm, except December 24 and 25. Rate is $16 for adults, $7 for children 6-12, and free under 6.
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Sneak preview of the tour on youtube youtube.com/user/JekyllIslandMuseum

THE JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL OFFERS GREAT GIFT IDEAS

Looking for a unique gift for someone special? What better gift than a romantic getaway at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel! Good anytime between Nov. 1st, 2009Feb. 28, 2010, this popular package is being offered at a 25%. It includes traditional queen or king accommodations for two nights, champagne and fresh fruit upon arrival, and a breakfast buffet each morning. How about that as a special treat for the ones you love. The perfect gift for that golf enthusiast. Dec. 1stJan. 31st, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel will be offering an exciting "Golfer's Heaven Package." Guests receive FREE GOLF each day. Rates include accommodations and 18 holes of golf on one of Jekyll Island's four beautiful, challenging courses. Rates start at $85.00* per night for hotel accommodations. This holiday season, give the gift of memories, give the gift of Jekyll Island!

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*Contact the hotel for details; certain restrictions apply.

Sep. 8Dec. 31, daily 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. 90 minutes tour: Passport to the Century. Travel into the past.
December 2, 4 p.m. I Candlelight Tour of
the Hotel, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 5, 10 a.m. I Gingerbread House
Making Workshop, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 631, daily 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. 90 minutes tour: Holidays In History.
Experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age.
December 12, 7:30 p.m. A Dickens Feast, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 12, 10 a.m. I The Grand Victo-
rian Tradition, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 13, 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Santa at Crane Cottage
December 19-24, 4 p.m.: The Christmas Bagpiper, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 20, 4 p.m. Las Posadas, Convention Center A Mexican Christmas Tradition. Free.
December 23, 5 p.m. Family Carol Sing, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 25 I Christmas Feasts
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 31 I New Year's Eve
Celebrations, Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 31 I Jekyll Island Big Band New
Year's Eve Party. Convention Center
January 16, 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Jekyll Island Bazaar, Caldwell Hall.
Toll receipts can be exchanged for a white elephant or clothing item up to $5.00
www.jekyll.com/holidayisland

EVENTS SPOTLIGHT
34TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
The 34th annual Jekyll Island Bluegrass Festival will strum in the New Year with harmonic voices and catchy rhythms. Concerts begin at noon on Thursday and continue through Saturday evening.
Top bluegrass bands featured are Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dailey & Vincent, the Travelin' McCourys, and Blue Highway. Saturday night's headliner is Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. Enjoy numerous arts and crafts booths and select from an array of festival food. "We enjoy producing this festival on Jekyll Island," said Susan Anderson of Adams and Anderson, LLC. "The weather on Jekyll Island is great this time of year and many of our guests from the north like to get away to somewhere warm."
date I December 31, 2009 January 2, 2010 tickets I One day: adults, $35 (General Admission), $40 (Reserved), $25 (Chil-
dren 613). Three days: $85 (General Admission), $95 (Reserved), $50 (Children 613). Tickets can be reserved in advanced or purchased on-site.
more I www.aandabluegrass.com
The event is family friendly. No alcoholic beverages or pets are allowed.
I N E V E R Y W A Y, G R A N D.
Gracious service. Masterful chefs. Historic setting. The Grand Dining Room, Jekyll Island Club Hotel. A grand experience. Serving breakfast, luncheon and dinner daily, and a legendary Sunday brunch.
For reservations please call 635-2400.
371 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, JEKYLL ISLAND, GEORGIA 31527 www.jekyllclub.com

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ISLAND TREASURES
Through the months of January and February, the Jekyll Island Authority hosts "Island Treasures on Jekyll Island", a unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia's most popular beach.

The treasures are hand-crafted glass floats, called Island Treasures. The glass floats have been sought after by Jekyll Island guests since 2002. Each is unique and stamped with the year to be a collector's item for the lucky beachcomber who finds one.
Island Treasures mimic glass floats once used on the fishing nets of fishermen in the early 1900s. The floats would sometimes break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these glass floats became a hobby in the 1950's, declined as commercial fishing moved to plastic and Styrofoam floats. Glass fishing floats became rare and are highly sought after and very valuable today.
During these first two winter months, the Jekyll Island Authority recreates this hunt-and-find experience. The glass float treasures are the works of commissioned artists from across the country. "Beach Buddies" hide them along the shore line every day for lucky visitors to find and keep. Treasure finders can reg-

ister their Island Treasure at the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to receive a bio on the artist and a certificate of authenticity. The Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center has Island Treasure floats and an array of the other colorful glass creations for purchase in-store or online at www.jekyllisland.com/islandtreasures.
Since the promotion began six years ago, over 1,000 glass floats have been found by guests from across the U.S., Canada and England. Jekyll Island floats are collector's items and can be occasionally found on auction sites like eBay.
Those who are unable to visit Jekyll Island can participate in a virtual treasure hunt on www.jekyllisland.com. Search the website for small, hidden Island Treasure pictures. The first person to click on one will win an actual Island Treasure that will be shipped to them.
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HOTEL/CO-OP PARTNER FEATURE

JEKYLL ISLAND BIG BAND

Jekyll Island Big Band's 30th New Years Party will be the last in the "Aquarama" Ballroom, the same room in which the band debuted in 1979, before the Convention Center is demolished!

The Jekyll Island Big Band book is full of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Johnny Mercer, even Clyde McCoy's "Sugar Blues". Jekyll resident Bob Weitz has scored charts of tunes made popu-

lar a second time by Brian Setzer, like "Jump, Jive and Wail". Band Leader Dr. Hal Crowe's personal influences with Swing and Jazz style go back to his childhood spinning LPs by Benny Goodman, Al Hirt, and Duke Ellington, all of whom he also had the good fortune of seeing live at various times.
"A pumped up, better and bigger than ever final New Years Eve at the current Jekyll Island Convention Center, our home venue, prior to its being demolished and rebuilt." says Crowe, "The Atlantic Hall, previously called the `Aquarama' for years, is a remark-

able dance hall. Great bandstand, sound, and terrazzo dance floor there's nothing like it anywhere around. We'll miss it!"
Having been around 30 years, the Jekyll Island Big Band has had the pleasure and advantage to amass a talented network of area musicians. The players are all professionally experienced from symphonic, club & cruise ship instrumentalists to music educators.
There are 15 pieces in the Jekyll Island Big Band. The director conducts 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, 5 saxophones, bass,

piano, & drums. Occasionally, joined by a guitar, vocalist, or congas & steel drums!

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I December 31, 2009 I www.jekyllbigband.org I (912) 635-3636

Groups (15+) please contact Judit Vaczi

(912) 635-4196

location IJekyll Island's "Aquarama

Ballroom", Convention Center

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AT C R A N E
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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JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL "OPEN TABLE" AWARD

2009 Open Table Diners' Choice annual ratings have been released! The leading restaurant reservations website, OpenTable, has announced the ratings of 283 restaurants in Georgia. The Grand Dining Room ranks first in Romantic Restaurant, second in Best Service and Ambience, third in Special Occasion Restaurant, fourth in Best Overall, seventh in Best Food and tenth in Great for Brunch! More than 156,400 diners in Georgia voted based on their dining experiences.

Executive Chef Abigail Hutchinson, who leads the culinary team said, "We are thrilled with this recognition and thank all those guests who helped make this possible with their patronage."

The Grand Dining Room offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and a legendary Sunday Brunch. The -la carte menu features continental cuisine specializing in seafood, gourmet specialties and authentic southern fare. The Club pianist enhances the evening dining and Sunday Brunch experience.

Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 or

information

I (912) 635-2600 www.jekyllclub.com

online reservations I www.opentable.com

NATURE FEATURE

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DAYBREAK IN PARA D I S E

Pre-dawn musings of a fortunate fellow...

I rise before first light to witness another of God's miraculous revelations, the beginning of a perfect new day in Paradise...
Marsh Oaks, my beloved marsh-front hideaway beside the Julienton River on Harris Neck Island, is as close to Heaven as God will allow me to go in this life.
Nestled deep among endless miles of lush marsh and tidal creeks in Georgia's pristine Golden Isles, my gazebo and favorite old rocking chair face west, where stunning sunsets produce a colorful magic sunset show every afternoon. This dark, pre-dawn morning, a setting sliver of moon produces just enough light to see the silhouettes of horizon and landmarks.
In the quiet reverence of this hour, I sit astonished by the absolute silence of my refuge. The tranquil absence of sound is broken only by the soft whisper of my own breathing and the slow rhythm of my rocking. I imagine I hear my heart beating, but am not sure. I know no other place to hear such quiet.
Long before the sun rises above the live oaks behind me and begins its journey across the day, the world comes slowly to light and life. With each increase in intensity and elevation, the sun casts a new wave of color and shadow across the marsh, from early gray to brilliant lush shades of green, with enough gold accents to remind us that this treasure is very special.
The world slowly awakens. The first sound is songs of the birds, then the flutter of their wings and vocal chatter of their presence. The earliest are flights of Woodstorks, Ibis, Egrets and Herons, lazily winging south over the

marsh in white and silver clouds, bound for their favorite sandbars along the river. They don't hurry; breakfast will be waiting.
At the gazebo a few feet from my chair, the little folks arrive. At first light, the voracious Hummingbirds show up to greedily attack Jim's sugarwater feeder like it is their last meal, ignoring the rich nectar in the bright red begonia blooms on the deck below. They go for the easy meal, then hover and buzz and squeak two feet before my face before darting back to a nearby tree to guard the feeders. The "hummers" show up in mid-April, after a long and hazardous trek from Central America. They'll summer and raise their young here and will leave mid-September.
At the seed feeders, the first to arrive are the "showbirds," the Painted Buntings, fresh from Mexico and Central America. Our most colorful visitor, the tiny male is adorned like royalty, a miniature parrot with bright patches of red, blue, chartreuse and gold. His mate follows, more modestly dressed in the loveliest subtle shades of soft olive-gold and gray.
Next comes the cocky Red Cardinal, prancing, preening and chirping, his little red crest of a crown twitching about. He struts about the feeder like the Catholic cardi-

nals in all their colorful finery dancing around the Pope. Once he has established ownership, his mate gracefully sails in. She is much more genteel, less noise and action. Her quiet dress is of muted shades of red and silver.
Finally, the little Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Wrens, Redwinged Grackles and a few others show up for breakfast, all chattering and happy.
From the ballast-stone chimney in the house, a black whirlwind cloud of chimney swifts boils out to enjoy their mosquito and sand-gnat breakfast in the marsh. Diving and swooping, the little acrobats will eat thousands of the pests today.
In this lovely, quiet, tranquil place, no thought of adversity or turmoil may intrude. The miracle of God's universe takes my breath away and reminds me how beautiful and precious life is, and how richly God has blessed our world and us. I am filled with humble gratitude to be allowed into this marvelous cathedral of God's nature.
The sun is up, presiding over another perfect Spring day. As I rise to begin another day, I mouth familiar words...
"This is the day the Lord has made. Thank God! Seize
the day and make it your's!" By Ben Porter

Guided eco-friendly tours
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HISTORY FEATURE

I N D I A N M O U N D C OT TAG E R E S TO R E D By Andrea Marroquin
William and Almira Rockefeller's spacious vacation home on Jekyll Island, Georgia will soon be receiving callers for the first time in quite awhile.

Indian Mound Cottage was built in 1891 as a winter retreat for Gordon McKay but was purchased by the Rockefellers in 1905. William Rockefeller, brother to John D. Rockefeller was a charter member of the Jekyll Island Club beginning in 1886. It was William and Almira Rockefeller who oversaw the additions and renovations that gave Indian Mound Cottage its present day appearance.
In recent months, the cottage has been thoroughly restored, inside and out, from the roof on down. Now the ambitious project is finally nearing completion. John Hunter, the Director of Historic Resources for the Jekyll Island Authority, manages one of the largest ongoing preservation programs in the Southeast, caring for Jekyll Island's 34 historic buildings. Indian Mound Cottage was funded from the capital improvement budget of the Jekyll Island Authority. "The preservationists with JHC from Peachtree City have accomplished a

mighty task with this 12,000-square foot structure," Hunter said.
During the project, workers replaced the cedar-shake roof as well as the airconditioning system. They repainted the exterior shingle siding and trim. They painstakingly scraped, patched, repaired, primed and painted the porch railings, deck, columns, and balconies. They industriously repainted all of the interior walls and ceilings, as well.
"Great care has been taken to retain the many unique details and craftsmanship inside the house, from the banister, to the molding, to the mantelpieces," Hunter commented.
Period-inspired carpeting in historic colors and patterns, a contribution from the Friends of Historic Jekyll Island, will also be newly installed throughout the entire second story.
The newly restored home serves as a wonderful backdrop for the museum's

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period furnishings, its lithograph portraits of William and Almira Rockefeller, and the many documented stories of the family's visits to the island that bring the house to life and stir the imagination.
Gretchen Greminger, the Curator of the Jekyll Island Museum, reported that some interesting architectural finds were located during the course of the restoration process. Work crews came across original plaster remnants, some original shingles dating to the McKay period of the house, and notably a George Cowman signature. "The George Cowman signature was found on one of the wall studs inside the wall in Almira's bedroom. George Cowman was the contractor that did the Rockefeller additions," Greminger explained. "Given that we have been working to restore this structure to the way Cowman first made it look for the Rockefellers, I believe that gives us a very real

William Rockefeller's former home, Indian Mound Cottage, located on Jekyll Island's Riverview Drive, has recently been restored in its entirety.
and direct link to the man who wrote his name here," Greminger reflected. "I like to think he would be happy with what we have done."
Members of the public wishing to see Indian Mound Cottage newly restored can look forward to that opportunity. Indian Mound will soon reenter the cottage rotation in the Jekyll Island Museum's daily tours of the historic district.
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JEKYLL ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR SCHEDULE

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JEKYLL ISLAND MUSEUM TOUR SCHEDULE

Passport to the Century

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.

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I September 8 December 31, 2009 I 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. daily I Approximately 90 minutes. I $16 Adults, $7 Children 612 (Free under 6).

The Holidays in History

The cottages of the historic district are decorated for the season!

Imagine Christmas through the ages as you venture inside the cot-

tages of Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District and ex-

perience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age.

date hours price

I December 631, 2009 (Except December 24 & 25) I 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. daily I Approximately 90 minutes. I $16 Adults, $7 Children 612 (Free under 6).

Self-Guided Walking Tours
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 Land-
mark District on bicycle or by foot and find a treasure trove of infor-
mation panels throughout the district.
date I Daily (Except Christmas & New Year's Day) more I www.jekyllisland.com/history phone I (912) 635-4036 price I Tour availability and pricing subject to change.

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Offer Expires December 31, 2009. Rate is not valid with prior/advance reservations and is based on availability, rate is also not valid on Holidays/special events or on certain weekends

2, 4, 6 Passenger Cars Two Jekyll Island Locations

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Jekyll Airport 500 Riverview Drive 912.635.9330

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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.
ISLANDREGULATIONS
Motor vehicles
Allowed on paved roads only.
Speed limit is 35mph (unless otherwise posted.)
Overnight parking in public areas not permied.
Bikes should be ridden on bike paths; if necessary to ride on the street, please keep to the far right in single file
Helmets required for riders 16 and under.
Pets must be leashed.
Stray animals are subject to impoundment
Electronic devices for detecting metals, minerals, artifacts... are prohibited.
Safety Tips
The heat will dehydrate you quicklydrink plenty of water; protect your skin with sunscreen and insect repellent; while on the beach, observe tide changes and use caution on sand bars.
Jekyll Island's beach is open year-round; swim at
your own risk. Sand dunes are natural buffers which protect inland areas from tides, winds and storms. Use crossovers for beach access and avoid walking on sand dunes. State law prohibits cuing sea oats. Take only empty shells and dead sand dollars.
Help Preserve Jekyll's Natural Wonders
By law, 65% of Jekyll must remain undeveloped. Sea Turtle nesting season is May to August. Minimize beach lighting Do not approach nesting female turtles. Do not disturb resting birds Avoid the primary dunes during Spring and Summer nesting seasons, especially on the Island's south end. Migratory birds are protected by law. Be aware of deer when driving, especially at night. Please do not hand feed any animal. State law prohibits feeding alligators.

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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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Lodging & Dining

Beachview Club H6 721 N. Beachview Drive, 6352256
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, 6352531 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 Vincent's Pub

Jekyll Island Campground C5 N. Beachview Drive, 635-3021
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
For information on accommodations, menus, live entertainment, and hours of operation, please call the individual establishment.

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DO YOUR PART TO KEEP JEKYLL BEAUTIFUL

Beaches, Sand Dunes & Turtles Fill in sand castles and holes on the
beach. Keep off the dunes. Keep your dog off the dunes. No fires on the beach Keep away from marked turtle nests. No Flashlights on the Beach 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 Seafood Restaurant and Lounge Located directly on the beach! Featuring signature seafood pla ers with fresh sh, and Wild Georgia Shrimp. Early bird specials and Saturday seafood bu et!
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 p.m. with happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Great breakfast, you don't need to be a golfer to enjoy terri c food and quick, friendly service.
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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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

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

JEKYLL ISLAND RECIPE CARDS The Island Shoppe Easy Peanut Brittle

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.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups White sugar 1 cup Light Karo 1.5 cup Water 1 tbsp. Butter 2 cups Peanuts 2 tsp. Vanilla 2 tsp. Baking Soda

1. Cook Karo, sugar and water to 250 degrees, stirring. 2. Add Butter, peanuts and cook to 310 degrees, stirring constantly. 3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. 4. Immediately pour onto buttered cookie sheet or foil (don't' try to spread). 5. Cool, then break into pieces.

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GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER

PATIENT OF THE MONTH

"HOW CAN I HELP?"

"Hey, look at that awesome turtle! Why is it here?" Comments like this

echo daily throughout the Georgia Sea Turtle Center's Rehabilitation Pa-

vilion from visitors, young and old alike.

Whether viewing a young hatchling or a 200-pound adult loggerhead at the center, sea turtles fascinate us, awaken our curiosity, and connect us to nature.

Learning about each of the GSTC's patients, guests develop a new understanding and appreciation of sea turtles. More important, guests have the unique op-

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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

portunity to fully understand the stories of individual sea turtles at the center and get closer to these endangered animals than they might otherwise. After all, there just aren't many sea turtles swimming around Kansas.
As visitors leave, they often feel like they've made a special connection with a new friend. One of the other questions we are frequently asked at the Center is "How can I help?" With the holidays upon us and the spirit of giving in the air, people are looking for special gifts to give their loved ones. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center can help in that department as donations, center memberships, items from its gift shop, and the everpopular Adopt-a-Sea-Turtle program put smiles on faces of those who give and receive, knowing that their gifts support the GSTC in helping endangered sea turtles survive for future generations. And if sea turtles could smile, they probably would as well!

Caton, a sub-adult loggerhead turtle, arrived this past summer after being rescued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources from nearby Blackbeard Island. Stranded on the beach and too weak to move, Caton was brought to Georgia Sea Turtle Center where she was tested and treated. Happily, Caton recovered very nicely. With her release back into the wild only days away, staff began to notice that something wasn't right with her behavior. Fortunately, Dr. Norton diagnosed the problem and her condition once again improved. Unfortunately, the ocean became too cold while she recovered for her to be safely released. So, we are graced by the presence of this active loggerhead until next spring when she can be returned to her ocean home.
P see more online
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER HOLIDAY DISCOUNT!
November 26, 2009 through January 15, 2010
Receive 10% off ALL* merchandise purchased in the GSTC Gift Shop!

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

* Offer not valid for online purchases, sale/clearance items, admissions, memberships, adoptions, or brick purchases.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island is an operating department of the Jekyll Island Authority and receives financial contributions through the Jekyll Island Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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FUNDAMENTALSMOSTIMPORTANTMOSTIGNORED
By Steve Godley, Director of Instruction, Jekyll Island Golf Club Georgia Head Professional, Bird Golf Academy
In my 25 years of providing golf instruction, many students seem to seek two elusive basics from a golf lesson---distance and consistency. e students explain that their game is "on again - o again" and that they seem to lack the distance they should be achieving. I have found that the majority of players are missing some basic fundamentals of a golf swing.
e fundamentals of golf are like the foundation of a house. A good foundation supporting a house makes for a long lasting and enjoyable home. A house with a poor foundation is livable but has many problems over the course of time. Just like a golf swing.
ere are only 2 basic fundamentals to a sound golf swing. Grip and posture. We will mention the posture aspect rst. You want to make sure that have set yourself in a good, athletic position. Bent from the waist, a slight knee bend, with your weight evenly on the balls of your feet. Most people that I have encountered have played some sort of athletics over the years and have no problem accomplishing this.
A poor grip is the fault seen by golf instructors. ere is an old saying that "you will never see a good golfer with a bad grip or a bad golfer with a good grip". No truer words were ever spoken. Players tend to grip the golf club in a manner which is most comfortable to them. With the club positioned more in the palm of the hand. e proper grip should be as deep into the ngers as possible. Starting at the base of the pinky nger and across to the middle joint of the index nger. e next step is to roll the hand over and locking the club under the heel pad of the hand. If this is done correctly, you should be able to hold the club with the middle two ngers of the hand. ere are a couple of checkpoints that we use to insure the club is gripped properly. e "V" formed between your thumb and index nger should always be pointing at your right shoulder. And when you look down you should be able to see the rst two knuckles of your le hand. Gripping the club in this manner will allow the clubface to square itself at impact, thereby eliminating the need to adjust for the slice.
If you feel that you are having a problem with these fundamentals or other areas of your game contact your Jekyll Island PGA Professional for help.
Jekyll Island offers individual lessons, corporate and group clinics, as well as 1, 2, and 3 day schools. Weekly clinics starting in December.
phone I (912) 635-2368
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REVITALIZATION OF JEKYLL ISLAND

GREAT DUNES PARK

Jekyll Island revitalization is NOW UNDERWAY and the initial phase is now being realized with the completion of the design for Great Dunes Park.

The first phase of the park consists of 8 acres with the northern boundary at the intersection of Beachview Drive and Shell Road. The entirely new accessible park experience includes; new landscaping, walks and parking (195 spaces), three family pavilions, one group pavilion, a 4,100 SF Beach Deck Pavilion, and a Restroom/Changing building. The

Beach Deck Pavilion connects to an accessible dune crossover for access to the beach. Bicycle parking, showers, and an environmental sculpture area will also complement the new park. The pavilion structures have a relaxed coastal style and are constructed of pressure treated wood with standing seam metal roofs. The Restroom building includes individual

changing areas for men and women and has low maintenance stained concrete floors and standing seam metal roofing.
Construction will begin with the December 7th ground breaking. Phase I of Great Dunes park will take approximately 5 1/2 months and will be complete by summer 2010.

Group Paviliion Beach Deck Paviliion and Restrooms

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