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The Plumbline The Plumbline

FAT BOY BILLY “Three months lumpy,” said the doctor. “That’s how long you’ve... 

Boot Camp ADVENTURES! Boot Camp ADVENTURES!

So how is everyone’s “New Year” coming along? It is always good to start off... 

Scarlett’s Letters – (Volume 3) Scarlett’s Letters – (Volume 3)

by Guest Writer, Scarlett Bailes “Letters from Vietnam” (Volume 3) Scarlett... 

It’s Trotter Time It’s Trotter Time

On Love… Dicky Trotter À l’amour, the French have a way of making it... 

Out Of The Box Out Of The Box

Mary Anne Street So, the holidays are over and we’re into the cold, dead months... 

Light On The Past Light On The Past

The Importance of Preservation Sarah Jones is the Assistant Director of the Tybee... 

Your Monthly Bill Your Monthly Bill

Haiti:  Relief, Geography and History (Sources: US Government CIA Fact Book, API... 

Surfer of the Month Surfer of the Month

Surfer of the Month: Jimmy Manning by Jackie Richardson Jimmy Manning Winter is definitely... 

Tybee Jack on Tybee Tybee Jack on Tybee

Columnist Jack Boylston is a retired Memorial Health Executive, and math teacher... 

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Features

The Whizzer The Whizzer

By J. R. Roseberry Once in awhile–though increasingly less frequently–something... 

Historic Tybee “Raised Cottage” to Get New Lease on Life! Historic Tybee “Raised Cottage” to Get New Lease on Life!

Tybee Island, GA. – On Friday, February 19th, the Tybee “raised cottage”... 

In Celebration of Sylvia In Celebration of Sylvia

By Editor, Cynthia Kinkel Miss Sylvia It’s that time again, and Doc’s Bar... 

The Way We Are The Way We Are

Junie Merkle My brother Johnny never lost his sense of humor.  In May of 1985, when... 

Tie the Knot on Tybee Tie the Knot on Tybee

Interview with “Tie the Knot on Tybee” Founder, Steve Palmer “Come... 

Tybee’s “Wedding” Chapel – Media Event, Friday, Feb. 12th, 2010 Tybee’s “Wedding” Chapel – Media Event, Friday, Feb. 12th, 2010

These are some photo highlights of the afternoon media event held at what was formerly... 

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Video of the Month

News

Tybee Folks! Your Help is Urgently Needed! Tybee Folks! Your Help is Urgently Needed!

NOTE: MARCH 28th – SAVE THE DATE & Spread the Word! THERE WILL BE AN ISLAND-WIDE  FUNDRAISER FOR EMILY BRENNAN on Sunday, March 28th from 2 to 6 pm, at the Crab Shack on Tybee Island – Live music, BBQ by the Tybee MRS for $10 plate, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more!!! Emily is ill and her family truly appreciates everyone’s... [Read more of this review]

Former Councilman Eddie Crone Dies Former Councilman Eddie Crone Dies

(Source: Fox & Weeks) The Tybee Times would like to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of former City Councilman, Ralph Edward “Eddie” Crone, Sr. who pased away after an extended illness on  January 22, 2010. Tybee Island, GA. – Mr. Ralph E. Crone, Sr., 70, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at Hospice Savannah, Inc. Eddie was... [Read more of this review]

Ten Years of a Chilly Tybee Tradition Ten Years of a Chilly Tybee Tradition

Ten Years of a Chilly Tybee Tradition – 2010 Polar Bear Plunge “Baptises” Followers into the New Year! All Photos by Jim Glass Living by the ocean tends to inspire local rituals that are wet and wild, for instance take Tybee’s “Beach Bum Parade,” an annual water bash that happens in May. Of course, plenty of island... [Read more of this review]

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Organizations

PRESERVING THE FUTURE PRESERVING THE FUTURE

February’s Volunteer of the Month 2010 Frances Grayson Tybee Island Light Station If you visit the Head Keeper’s Cottage at the Tybee Lighthouse on the first or third Wednesday of any month you will most likely have the pleasure of meeting Frances Grayson.  Her gracious welcome to our visitors makes them feel right at home in the restored cottage. Frances... [Read more of this review]

Island Sports Wrap-Up Island Sports Wrap-Up

February 2010 Surfing Report Jim Stephens: Making More Than Just Boards On Tybee by Joe Richardson It’s been said before that the Tybee surfing community is lucky to have a local surfboard shaper and repairer.  But we are more than lucky, we are very fortunate that Jim Stephens happens to be our local shaper.  In fact, it’s fair to say that the... [Read more of this review]

Tybee Island Garden Club February Update Tybee Island Garden Club February Update

The Tybee Island Garden Club is celebrating 50 years on the island. The club was founded on February 8, 1960 and joined the Garden Club of Georgia in 1961. Several exciting events are being planned for this year. Our annual plant swap and sale will be held on Saturday, March 6 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 pm at the Memorial Park Pavilion. Now is a good... [Read more of this review]

Tybee Post Theater/FOTT Update – 2010 Tybee Post Theater/FOTT Update – 2010

by Pamela Lappin 2009 was an amazing year for the Tybee Post Theater, and thanks to a grant from the State of Georgia and the generosity of the Tybee community, once again we have a beautiful building facade. The board also wishes to thank Cullen Chambers, Executive Director of the Tybee Island Historical Society and John Herdina, FOTT board member,... [Read more of this review]

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