BeachScape: Jekyll Island and the Georgia coast [Vol. 8, Issue 52 (Feb. 2010)]

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THE IMPORTANCE O F P L AY By Dan Van Horn, Founder U.S. Kids Golf
Two very important words are part of the U.S. Kids Golf mission to help kids have fun learning to play golf. The words are fun and play.

Our research into the development of young golfers has shown that when golf is no longer fun for kids, they lose interest. According to studies from the Positive Coaching Alliance, we--parents and coaches--tend to become too technical, too early with our kids. Moreover, the trouble with golf is that it is highly technical. When kids 11 to 13 were surveyed and asked, "Why did you quit golf?" they were almost unanimous in their response: "It wasn't fun anymore."
So how do we make it fun for kids--and keep it fun? As a baseball coach, I had some kids on my team who were striking out too much, and I noticed they were not keeping their eye on the ball. They would come back to the dugout frustrated because they tried so hard and had not succeeded. But, instead of being frustrated with them, I looked for something--anything--that they did to improve. If they fouled out, it was an improve-

ment over missing the ball every time. If a batter just touches the ball, it is an improvement. So I said, "Great! You watched the ball. You fouled it off." Until that, became a good thing. I watched the kids' level of encouragement rise.
As coaches and parents, you are in the midst of something very important. You can encourage your kids every time you are out there to play and to have fun and encourage them for the improvement they show--even when the shots do not go where they want them.

The seventh annual U.S. Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup will be played at The Jekyll Island Golf Club on February 13th and 15th. Boys and girls, ages 6 to 14 will compete for individual honors.

Over the long term what is really, going to make our kids great is their joy for the game and the fun they have playing it, and that is why U.S. Kids Golf exists. That is why we make clubs that are easier to swing. That is why we encourage parents to caddie for their kids. That is why we want learning the game to be a fun experience. We want kids to be excited about golf. We want the game to be full of special moments for them and memories of fun with their families, their coaches and their friends.
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Photo credits: Studio 7 Photography; U.S. Kids Foundation and Jekyll Island Cup / U.S. Kids Golf

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
I February 3 Winter Seminar
Jekyll Island Presbyterian Church 1011:30 a.m. Pamela Bauer Mueller, 2006/2008/2009 Georgia Author of the Year, will discuss her new book about Jekyll Island, "Splendid
Isolation". Free and are open to the public Contact 635-3008 for more information
I February 3 Frances Fowler Performs
Jekyll Island Arts Association 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a free evening of classical guitar in the Jekyll Island
Convention Center. Donations welcomed.
I February 5 GA Teacher Open House Georgia Sea Turtle Center 57 p.m. Coastal Georgia educators, teachers/administrators and their guest are invited to enjoy a FREE night at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! Reservations and school identification required. Call (912) 635-4076 for information and registration.
I February 7 Super Bowl Shamble
Jekyll Island Golf Club Tee Times begin at 8:30 a.m. Kick-start Super Bowl Sunday with a 4-person shamble on Jekyll Island's Golf Courses. Jekyll Island Golf Club. www.golf.jekyllisland.com
I February 10 Winter Seminar
Jekyll Island Presbyterian Church 1011:30 a.m. The Starlight Awakening Ranch of Nahunta, Georgia, will describe their program of providing therapeutic riding for children and adults who are physically; mentally; or emotionally
challenged. Free and are open to the public Contact 635-3008 for more information
I Feb. 13 The Campground 4th Annual Open House
Breakfast served from 8 to 11a.m..for $4.50 a person you can enjoy pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee. Yard sale, bake sale, and crafts starting at 9a.m. and a lunch
of hot dogs and drinks will be available for a moderate price. Proceeds support campground beautification.
I February 13 The Sweetheart Dance
Jekyll Island Convention Center from 8 11 pm. Admission is $20 per person.
I February 1315 US Kids Golf Tournament
An Invitational tournament attracting budding golfers from around the country for two days of play. www.uskidsgolf.com
I February 14 Tidelands Art Sale 10 a.m.4 p.m.
Local artisans display and sell their beautiful handmade wares and fine art at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Proceeds
benefit Tidelands Nature Center. www.tidelands4h.org
I February 17 Winter Seminar
Jekyll Island Presbyterian Church 10 11:30 a.m. "Tour Egypt" with Harriet and Thorny Parker from their recent
travel experience to the Land of the Pharaohs.
I February 28 Silent Auction
Caldwell Hall, Jekyll Convention Center 1:00-5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Historic Jekyll Island
I March 47 Sandy PawsGrey Fun in the Sun, a Greyhound Gathering Jekyll Oceanfront Resort A fun filled weekend of seminars, shopping, blessing, memorial, din-
ner, ice cream social, beach walk, etc. www.sandypaws.org
March 12-14Jekyll Island Arts Association Arts Festival A three-day event for every arts enthusiast to enjoy. Artist from all over the country compete for prizes and sell their creations. Enjoy food, crafts and purchase that hard to find piece of art you
have always wanted.
I April 17 Shell-e-brate Earth Day 124pm Georgia Sea Turtle Center Join us for the third annual Shell-e-brate Earth Day Family Festival! This shell-e-bration features recycled crafts, earth-tastic activities and eco-entertainment for the whole
family! No reservation needed.

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EVENTSPOTLIGHT THEFRIENDSOFHISTORICJEKYLLISLANDCHARITYAUCTION
The Friends of Historic Jekyll Island invite you to their 2010 Charity Auction. The event will open at 1:00 p.m. for people to view the auction items and begin making their silent bids. A "Happy Hour" cash bar and free snacks will be available. Dr. Roger Morin auction Co-Chairperson states, "The auction is free and open to the public. Visitors to the island will find many interesting auction items. There are gi certificates to area restaurants, boat and airplane rides, hotel and golf packages, camping deals plus items by gied area artists as well as merchandise selections and gi certificates from area businesses. Need an oil-change, car wash, hair or spa treatment? Look for it at the auction!" Prospective bidders should arrive before 4:00 p.m. This is the first closing time on selected items. Every few minutes there aer bidding will close on more items to build up to a LIVE AUCTION at 5:00 p.m. ending by 5:30 p.m. Bidding gets exciting as people bid for special artwork, golf packages, group dinners, and an exceptional vacation package to Nova Scotia, Canada that includes airfare. Friends of Historic Jekyll Island raise money to fund education and historic preservation projects. Auction Co-Chairperson, Jim Carlson says, "FOHJI is a volunteer organization that counts on the generosity of area business owners, residents, and tourists. FOHJI is a 501 (C) (3) charitable activity and each donation may be tax deductible." All residents and tourists are invited to aend this interesting and exciting event!
date I Sunday, February 28th hours I 1 p.m. location I Jekyll Island Convention Center
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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W I N T E R G U E S T ACTIVITIES

SPORTS
Golf I Winter Guest Clinics
Wed., Dec. 16 April 28, 1011:30 a.m. Learn tips from the pros on how to improve your game and get answers to speci c problems you might have. Reservations: (912) 635-2368 www.golf.jekyllisland.com
Tennis I Mixed Doubles
Wednesday's Wimbledon mixed doubles 10 a.m.noon.
Tennis I Winter Clinics
Tuesday's Tennis Clinic-tennis instruction with USPTA pro Pete Poole and assistant pro Morgan Meacham. Saturday Morning Clinics-Beginning Juniors instruction 910 a.m. followed by intermediate and advanced juniors at 1011:30 a.m. Match play begins at 11:30. Jekyll Island Tennis Center Captain Wylly Road, (912) 635-3154
(Location on map p. 8 & 9)
FOOD
ANDFUN
Happy Hour I
Morgan's Bar & Grill Jekyll Island Golf Course Fridays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
(Location on map p. 8 & 9)
Listen to the hometown music by Chip & Friends and enjoy a full menu selection from Morgan's Bar & Grill.

Happy Hour I the Bistro Lounge
The Driftwood Bistro, Villas by the Sea (Location on map p. 8 & 9) MondayFriday 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy half-priced well brands.
Open Mic Night I
the Bistro Lounge The Driftwood Bistro, Villas by the Sea
(Location on map p. 8 & 9) Mondays 7 to 10 p.m.
Sing your heart out and relax with a great glass of wine or beer.
Trivia Night I
Sea Jays Restaurant (Location on map p. 8 & 9) Wed., 7 p.m. Lots of competitive fun and great food. Get your team together or join one there for an evening of question and answer fun. Enjoy $2 Dra s & House Wines and $5 Snackers appetizers.
Shag, Swing & Smoothies I
Blackbeard's Seafood Restaurant (Location on map p. 8 & 9) Sat., 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. $10 per person Shag lessons with dancing of all sorts to follow. Party until the lights go out! Early Bird Special from 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Drink specials until 8 p.m. in the bar.
Red Bug Bingo I
Red Bug Motors Pizza & Pub (Location on map p. 8 & 9) Mondays 49 p.m. Reservations are suggested (912)635-9730 Drink and food specials available.

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HOTEL CO-OP

Photo: Kathy Lipthratt Photography Photo: Cherokee Ceremony by Gale Wallace
Photo: Gene B Southlight Publishing

YOUR COASTAL WEDDING

As a growing number of couples return to traditional ceremonies reflecting family values, they are making choices for venues that express individuality. Since their celebration is also a time of reuniting families and friends, this becomes even more important.

The Jekyll Island Club Hotel offers an exquisite range of Georgia wedding venues. For a formal touch, a couple may choose The Club Ballroom, for sit-down meals. A more intimate affair could take place in one of the hotel's four event rooms: The Pulitzer, Federal Reserve, Morgan, Aspinwall and Alexander rooms. The newly renovated Crane Cottage and Cherokee Cottage add unusually beautiful event space. Cherokee Cottage is delightful for smaller gatherings and Crane Cot-
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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.

tage has a landscaped formal sunken garden with original fountains and an upper terrace perfect for wedding ceremonies. Faith Chapel, with its
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
371 Riverview Drive | Jekyll Island, GA 31527 635-2600, ext. 5100 | www.jekyllclub.com
Reservations recommended. Indoor dining also available.

Tiffany stained glass window, is across the lane from Crane Cottage and adjacent to Cherokee Cottage. With Jekyll's beach being magnificent any season of the year the Jekyll Island Club Hotel also offers a Beach Pavilion. The spacious openair structure overlooking the beauty of the sea and the sound of the surf is an exceptional setting for non-traditional, alfresco wedding events or rehearsal dinners.
Your storybook setting and all the trimmings for your wedding can be found at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. The Executive Chef is rapidly achieving a reputation for serving the finest and most beautifully presented cuisine in this part of the country. The hotel's pastry chef has numerous styles of wedding cakes and groom's cakes, which he prepares with masterful creativity. The catering staff, dedicated to a standard of excellence in every aspect of wedding event service, considers that no detail is too trivial, and no effort too great, in ensuring the satisfaction of their guests. The hotel's gift shops can provide a wonderful selection of commemorative gifts with

logos for your wedding and/or gifts for your bridesmaids or groomsmen. They can also assist you with welcome bags/ baskets for all of your wedding guests.
No matter what wedding package you choose- the Elopement, Club, Island, Landmark or even the Honeymoon Package the Jekyll Island Club Hotel is prepared to make certain your coastal Georgia wedding is perfection.
For more information, or to submit a wedding proposal request for your southern Georgia wedding please see the Jekyll Island Club Hotel's website at www.jekyllclub.com
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NATURE FEATURE

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THE JEKYLL WINTER TRADITION CONTINUES 8TH ANNUAL 4-H TIDELANDS ART SALE By Dawn Zenkert

Mark you calendars for the 8th Annual Tidelands `Art Inspired by Nature Sale.' The Tidelands Art

Sale will be held on Sunday, Feb. 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Hartley (Left Side) Lobby

of the Jekyll Island Convention Center.

Laurel Johns coastal-themed stained glass art pieces
The winter tradition continues with an eclectic array of local artists, displaying and selling their coastal inspired art. Look for your favorite artists from Jekyll, St. Simon's, Brunswick, Camden, and McIntosh including; Tyler Dominey, Laurel Johns, Debbie Mumford, Buddy Hale, Kristen Pickett, the Jekyll Potters, Lydia Thompson and more!
Metal sculptor, scuba diver, and art sale favorite Tyler Dominey, who hails from the mainland in Brunswick, will again feature his popular oceanic-themed pieces. You can also see some of Tyler's donated pieces on display in our exterior exhibit area at Tidelands. Another favorite, hailing from little-known Hird Island in McIntosh County, Laurel Johns will again bring her delightful assortment of coastal-themed stained glass art pieces including nightlights, serving utensils, and stained glass windows.

Also appearing in the Tidelands Art Sale, two artists from nearby communities that have contributed to the educational exhibit area at Tidelands. Debbie Mumford of St. Marys was kind enough to donate a magnificent collection of bird photos to enhance the interactive birding exhibit. And Buddy Hale, an artist from Jacksonville, donated his time and talents to create an illustrative maritime forest mural inside the Tidelands exhibit area, as well as his talents toward grant funded exhibits including a manatee habitat mural and oyster exhibit on display at the center. Please be sure to check out the collection of Debbie and Buddy's work at the upcoming art sale as well their contributions on display in the Tidelands exhibit area.
Of course, a Tidelands Art Sale "must see" includes the work of Jekyll's own Kristen Pickett along with the Jekyll Island Pottery Guild. These talented Jekyll artists have been a staple for visitors attending our annual event. Kristen displays her beautiful collection of hand-blown glass jewelry. The Pottery Guild displays a variety of hand-made pots, bowls, plates, and other pottery works. Be sure to stop by both of these displays early as they are usually bustling with shoppers claiming their favorite pieces!
The annual event would be incomplete without Lydia Thompson, who suggested the idea several years ago. Lydia, our local birding expert and fellow artist, will display her assortment of bird sketches and watercolor prints. Look for Lydia in the afternoon, as she will be participating in the Georgia Audubon's Great Backyard

Bird Count Team Birding event on Jekyll in the morning. Anyone who is interested in learning more about birds along our coast is welcome to join Lydia for the Team Birding event during the morning of the art sale. Please meet Lydia outside the Convention Center near the Harley Auditorium Lobby at 8:30 a.m., before the art sale to form teams that will travel to various locations around the island from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. In the afternoon, teams will report their sightings at Lydia's booth and enjoy the rest of the art sale.
The 4-H Tidelands Nature Center is a part of the Jekyll Island 4-H Center and the University of Georgia. The annual Art Sale supports educational exhibits and displays at Tidelands Nature Center. Anyone interested in making a donation, please contact Dawn Zenkert, Tidelands Coordinator. Tidelands offers educational outreach programs through nature and landscape walks, kayak tours, and school group coastal ecology programs. The public is also invited to visit the Tidelands live exhibit area, featuring live coastal species including sea turtles, fish, invertebrate touch tanks, horseshoe crabs, snakes, an alligator, a shark, and more!
Tidelands is open Monday through Friday,
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday,
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Admission price: $2.00 per person.
For more information on nature walks, programs, kayak
tours, etc. call Tidelands at 635-5032

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

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Jekyll Island Club Member Charles Meldrum Daniels won 8 medals over three Olympic tournaments (1904, 1906, and 1908), including 5 Gold Medals, 1 Silver, and 2 Bronzes. Daniels was the rst American to win an Olympic swimming event. He modi ed the Australian crawl into what became the "American crawl" and developed the freestyle breaststroke. Se ing world records at every distance from 25 yards to one mile, he became known as "the greatest swimmer in the world."
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J. Gould was appointed an honorary Vice President of the 1906 Olympic Commi ee in Athens by H.R.H. Crown Prince Constantine of Greece.
At the 1908 Olympics in London, George Gould's son, Jay Gould II won a Gold Medal in Court Tennis the only year the event appeared. Later termed the "monarch of court tennis for more than a quarter of a century," Jay practiced tennis on Jekyll Island at his Uncle Edwin Gould's luxurious Gould Casino. e Gould Casino contained numerous amenities, including two

bowling alleys, a ri e range, a private indoor tennis court, several outdoor tennis courts, and a greenhouse.
Jekyll Island Club Members and Guests George Gould, J. P. Morgan, and Andrew Carnegie all served as Vice-Presidents on an Olympic Commi ee formed to create interest in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, referred to as the Fi h Olympiad.
Jekyll Island Club Member Henry Francis Sears vacationed annually on Jekyll Island, staying at Moss Co age with his wife, Jean Struthers Sears, and their family. His marksmanship earned him a spot at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics.
e 50-year-old participated in three Olympic shooting events. He made his strongest showing in the Free Pistol Team Event, earning the Americans a Gold Medal.
James "Stillman" Rockefeller enjoyed family getaways on Jekyll Island as a child. e grandson of Club Member William Rockefeller and future son-inlaw to island visitor Andrew Carnegie, he captained a crew at Yale and rowed with his team to victory in the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. e "Yale 8" won by
een seconds and three boat lengths. e oars from the winning boat and his Gold Medal remained his most treasured possessions his entire life. When he died at 102 years old, Stillman Rockefeller was the oldest living Olympic Gold Medalist.
Dwight Filley Davis is famed as the founder of the Davis Cup. In 1904, he directed the St. Louis Olympics and participated in the tennis events, but was eliminated in the second round of the Men's Singles and lost in the quarter nals of the Men's Doubles. He then served on the American Olympic Commi ee for

the 1906 Athens Olympics. As a younger brother of Jekyll Island Club Member John Tilden Davis, Dwight Davis spent time as a guest of the Jekyll Island Club. He served with many other tennis greats on a commi ee for Jekyll Island's annual invitation tennis tournament that began on Washington's Birthday and drew many star players to the island.
Watson Washburn played on the 1924 Olympic team in Paris along with Dick Williams, Hazel Wightman, and Helen Wills. In the Men's Doubles, Washburn played with Dick Williams, his former Harvard teammate, but they lost in the quarter nals when the South African team came back to win a er trailing by two sets to one. Washburn later travelled to Jekyll Island to win an invitation doubles tennis tournament in 1940.
e manager of the 1924 Olympic tennis team was none other than Washburn's brother-in-law, Jekyll Island Club Member Julian Southall Myrick. While serving as Olympic team manager, Myrick teamed up with Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman to play a mixed doubles match against Vincent Richards and Queen Victoria of Spain. Myrick and Wightman lost.
On February 12-28, 2010, athletes will be competing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the 21st Winter Olympics. Jekyll Island Club Members and Guests have been part of the Olympic tradition for over a century. is year become part of that tradition and watch the legacy unfold from Jekyll Island.
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Daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. I www.jekyllisland.com/history (912) 635-4036
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WELCOME TO JEKYLL ISL

Activities & Attractions
Bike rentals K4 Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Atlantic Water Adventures M3 270-7474
Dolphin Tours K3 Jekyll Island Historic Wharf 635-3152
Emerald Princess Casino II Jekyll Causeway, 101 Gisco Point Dr., Brunswick, 265-3558
Georgia Sea Turtle Center J4 Corner of Hopkins & Stable Rd. 635-4444 Closed Mondays, Tue.Sun. 95
Goodyear Gallery & Gift Shop K3 Sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association Jekyll Island Historic District Mon Fri. noon- 4 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Free Admission. (912) 635-3920

Historic Shops, Pier Road J4 The Commissary, 635-2878 Wild Birds Unlimited, 635-3933 The Island House, 635-2632 Island Sweets Shoppe, 635-3135 Santa's Christmas Shoppe, 635-3804 Trading Post, 635-2546 Just By Hand, 635-9810
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 Dr. 635-3137
Great Dunes Golf Course K6 9-hole course. 635-2170
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
Mistletoe Cottage K3 Fiore Sculpture Gallery Saturday & Sundays only 2-4 p.m. Free Admission
Island History Center J4 Daily tours, Stable Road, 635-4036

Red Bug Motors I3 Airport 635-9330 Oceanfront Clarion Resort 635-2531
Segways Fun Tours K6 Guidewd eco-friendly Tours (14 and up) 635-9704
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.

ISLAND REGULATIONS
Motor vehicles
Allowed on paved roads only. Speed limit is 35mph (unless otherwise posted.) Overnight parking in public areas not permitted. 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 cutting 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.

* Parking Fee
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 projects funded by the parking fee include beach crossovers, bicycle path extensions, and picnic area improvements. Annual decals can be purchased at the greeting station.

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Lodging & Dining
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 Island Campground C5 N. Beachview Drive, 635-3021
Hampton Inn & Suites O5 200 Beachview Drive, 635-3733
Jekyll Oceanfront Resort E7 975 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2531 Time Out Sports Bar Tiki Bar Poolside Lobby Bar

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Jekyll Island Club Hotel K4 371 Riverview Drive, 635-2600 The Grand Dining Room; Caf Solterra The Courtyard at Crane; Vincent's Pub
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
Red Bug Motors Pizza & Pub K6 Mon.Sat. 11 a.m. 2 p.m. and 4:309:30 p.m. 635-9730
SandBar and Grill I7 Oceanside Inn & Suites, 635-7906

Parker-Kaufman Realtors L6 Shopping Center, 635-2512
Quality Inn & Suites I6 700 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2202
Seajay's Waterfront Caf and Pub N4 Jekyll Harbor Marina, 635-3200
Villas By the Sea Resort D6 1175 N. Beachview Drive, 635-2521 Driftwood Bistro Click Caf
Zachary'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.

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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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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Blackbeard's Seafood Restaurant and Lounge K7 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! Mon.Thu.
48; Fri. 49; Sat. 119; Sun. 118. Lunch Mon.Sun. starting February 15th. 200 N. Beachview Dr. (912) 635.3522

Courtyard at Crane K4 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, PommeryGlazed 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 K4 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 L6 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 I5 is located in the Golf Course Pro Shop and is surrounded by 3 spectacular 18-hole golf courses. 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 K4 is the Jekyll Island Club Hotel's popular bakerydelicatessen, 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 L6 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
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Click Caf D6 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 K3 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 K4 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
Driftwood Bistro D6 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.
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Red Bug Motors Pizza & Pub K6 Located between Great Dunes Golf Course and Mini Golf this family friendly restaurant that delivers, you can dine in or take out, specializes in pizza, pasta hoagies and wraps. Stop by to enjoy fine wines, imported beers, authentic Italian food and homemade desserts.
Mon.Sat 11 a.m.2 p.m. & 4:30 9:30 p.m. (912) 635-9730
SeaJay's N4 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 Time Out Sports Grill E7 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

The Sandbar & Grill I7 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.

Shrimp Louisiana Chef John Johnson

INGREDIENTS (Makes 6 servings) 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced bacon 1/2 cup sliced Andouille Sausage 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 cup of shrimp stock 1 dash hot pepper sauce 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, saut diced bacon. 2. In the pan with the bacon, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until browned, stirring constantly to make a brown roux. Add onion, green pepper, red pepper, and garlic; cook until tender. 3. Stir in stewed tomatoes, shrimp stock, Andouille Sausage, and red pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Stir in shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.

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GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER

FALLING IN LOVE

Do you remember the special feeling of falling in love? Maybe it happened when you first met that "special someone" or held your child for the first time. Well, you have the opportunity to fall in love again on your visit to Jekyll Island, this time with someone you would never suspect.

There are some very special residents on this island, hopefully just temporary ones passing through on their way back home. The locals know all about them. And you can get to know them too with a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

Yes, these residents are sea turtles. The turtles at Georgia Sea Turtle Center are being treated for various injuries or illnesses before they can return to their home in the ocean. Right now there are dozens of turtles unable to survive on their own or

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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

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

needing to wait until the waters warm up. That is where some of the loving comes in.
The staff and volunteers of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center have a special affinity for these turtles. Led by Director/Veterinarian Dr. Terry Norton, turtles receive individual care daily. Dr. Norton and others treat patients with more than just medications and proceduresthey treat them with kindness. It is contagious, something visitors to the center do not mind being exposed to. While visiting Jekyll Island, you can fall in love again- this time with our patients. Come meet Emma, an amazing turtle recovering from a serious boat strike or Caton from nearby Blackbeard Island who was a "floater." Griffin, our oldest and largest resident, will capture your heart, as will his fellow patients.
With Valentine's Day in the air, come visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for a stroll in the Exhibit Gallery, watch the staff treat turtles, hear a special presentation, or walk through the Rehabilitation Pavilion to meet our patients. You could be hit by Cupid's arrow when you do!

Patient Update: Talbot
Some stories have very happyendings all around... Talbot, a subadult loggerhead sea turtle, that was stranded on Talbot Island, Florida in September was transported to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for treatment. Talbot had a rope wrapped around both shoulders, with it deeply embedded into the skin and muscle of the left shoulder. The right shoulder wound was much less severe. However, 8 inches of the tip of one flipper was seriously damaged and had to be removed by Center Director/Veterinarian Dr. Terry Norton. The surgery was a success and Talbot is completely healed and was released on December 28 from the Cape Canaveral National Sea Shore, where warmer water permitted a safe release. The happyending for Talbot freed up some much needed space at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to make room for the unanticipated arrival of 14 coldstunned turtles from North Carolina and Florida giving the cold-stunned turtles a happy-ending too.
P visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
214 Stable Road, Jekyll Island or go online: georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

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GOLFTIPS
THE FUTURE OF THE GAME - OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
By Steve Godley, Director of Instruction, Jekyll Island Golf Club Georgia Head Professional, Bird Golf Academy
Teaching kids is a learning experience for both the student and instructor. I love the kids approach to the game. We tell them to play by the rules, hit the ball in the fairway, then on the green and they try. For the most part, they take instruction well and do better than most adults do. However, they do not see the golf course as adults do. Where kids see fairways and greens, adults see water, sand and woods. Kids play the game for fun as it is supposed to be played, while adults play in fear, thinking too much of the outcome.
Teaching children is relatively uncomplicated because they have not had a chance to retain bad habits or bad information. Therefore, if they learn the proper fundamentals, grip, aim and set-up followed by etiquette and rules you have a start to a very good player.
The most difficult thing that I have found about teaching kids is their short attention span. Kids only want to hit balls and watch them fly. In my experience, small forms of competition make the learning experience better for the kids and more enjoyable. Hitting balls to a specific target individually or in some form of competition with other students, tends to bring more focus to the learning experience. One such activity involves putting a box on the range about 30 to 40 yards out and attempt to hit balls into the box. Kids love this type of practice and it holds their attention and gives them a feeling of competition. Target circles, long drive contests with a definite fairway and putting contests all are great teaching aids for kids. After all kids are the best at trying to improve their game.
Watching the US Kids Golf, Jekyll Island Cup Tournament throughout the years has been a truly inspirational experience for me as an instructor. Their unbridled approach to the game could be a lesson to us all. I encourage you to attend their tournament on February 14th and 15th for boys and girls, ages 6 to 14. While we teach our children many things, they can teach us too. Watch a child play golf and LEARN!
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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.

TENNIS TIPS
By Pete Poole, USPTA Pro 1
A popular question regarding the development of junior tennis players is, "What is a good age to start kids playing tennis?" Since tennis is just a game, early exposure should simply focus on making it fun! The game itself is fun. Keep it simple, and let the activity `sell' itself so the junior player will want to continue playing.
Youngsters develop hand-eye coordination at differing rates, so make sure to tailor the tennis activity to a level where success is attainable. For the very young toddlers, just putting a racquet in their hands and rolling a ball toward them, allowing them to time and judge their swing, can be remarkably entertaining.
For the 4 to 6 year olds, holding and bouncing the ball on the strings or hitting the ball off the fence or wall is conducive to fun and improvement. Before long, they will want to hit the ball over the net and into the court. At this age, cranking the net down to scale, the player's waist height, can insure more shots that are successful. By age 6, which is the age for "Futures of the Game" tennis camp and the Saturday beginner clinics at the Jekyll Island Tennis Center, proper technique should be encouraged.
While equipment and training have changed the way top-level tennis is played, the fundamentals remain the foundation of success. So the sooner you start kids off, the sooner they will learn the two things that cannot be taught but can only be learned by playing, how to time and judge the ball. Practice will make for good habits that become muscle memory. After all, the best tennis is automatic, with very little thinking, and a lot of fun at all ages.

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

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e department has recently acquired a Firewise Education Trailer, a new Ambulance, as well as a Beach Rescue Vehicle.
In December 2009, Shelley and John Allison of Jekyll Island and founders of Suzie's Friends, a no-kill shelter in Homerville, Georgia presented the new beach rescue vehicle to the Jekyll Island Authority board at their monthly meeting.

e Jekyll Island Fire and EMS Department came to Ms. Allison's aid while she was su ering from a heart a ack on a Jekyll Island beach.
e Department will use the rescue vehicle to quickly reach remote locations on the island where other EMS vehicles are not able to travel.
From le to right: Fire Chief Jason Richardson, John and Shelley Allison and
Code Enforcement O cer Steve Bolin

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R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N O F J E K Y L L I S L A N D

R E V I TA L I Z AT I O N O F J E K Y L L I S L A N D

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In June 2009, plans for a new Jekyll Island Beach Village were unveiled as part of the overall e ort to revitalize the island. e focus of the Beach Village is the main commercial area of the island where the current strip retail shopping center and the convention center now sit. e Beach Village plan will recon gure this area into a pedestrianfriendly shopping village with a small main street framed by shops and cafes.
e main street will terminate into a large Village Green that will be adjacent and overlooking the dunes and beach. Breezes from the Atlantic Ocean will bring fresh smells of the salt air along the large public spaces. Conventioneers will be able to stroll along under covered arcades from the new hotels to the newly constructed Jekyll Island Convention Center.

residences and/or additional lodging units. Parking areas will be hidden, and large, wide sidewalks will encourage pedestrian activity. Several key locations will be designated as restaurant opportunities, taking full advantage of pedestrian tra c and fantastic views!
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e centerpiece of the Jekyll Island Beach Village is the new Village Green.
e Village Green is the terminus and visual focal point for all vehicular tra c entering the island on Ben Fortson Parkway. It provides a clear axial view to the dunes, the beach and the ocean for all tra c headed east

on the village main street. e Green creates a physical and conceptual connection between the community and the beach. It also provides an identi able center of activity for the Jekyll Island community and guests.
e Village Green also functions equally well as a passive space for residents and guests to enjoy a beverage or an ice cream, read a book, people watch, or escape the heat of the sun. It can also host art shows, concerts or children's programs.
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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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Plans call for two new hotels in the beach village, both will serve convention delegates and vacationers. Each hotel will o er a di erent price point and a variety of options in terms of room sizes and amenities. A full service hotel is desired to be along the beachfront and an economy level hotel will be a short village block away from the beach and be fully integrated into the village se ing. e plans call for around 500 lodging units in the Beach Village.

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e new village main street will be framed with one-, two-, and three-story buildings in a coastal style with large roof overhangs creating large outside areas for cafes or merchandise display. ere is an opportunity for some lo o ces,

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