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An April 2, 2013 article on History.com (the History Channel’s digital platform), written by Jesse Greenspan, inspired by the 500th anniversary of the “discovery” of Florida declares: “On April 2, 1513, Spanish ex-plorer Juan Ponce de León (PDL) and his crew became the first recorded Europeans to set eyes on Florida. Legend holds that they made this dis-covery while searching for the Fountain of Youth, a magical water source supposedly capable of reversing the aging process and curing sickness.”

PDL wasn’t the first – and won’t be the last – human to seek an an-tidote to the woes of aging. Alexander the Great purportedly discovered a healing “river of paradise” in the fourth century BC. Islands, perhaps because their inhabitants are regularly confronted with the power and might of water, have been fertile grounds for such legends. Japan, Polyne-sia, the United Kingdom, the Canary Islands – each has its own version of the Fountain of Youth story. Mythical King Prester John, said to be a descendant of the Magi and Christian ruler in the “Far East, well beyond Persia and Armenia,” was believed, in medieval European circles, to pre-side over an empire that included a fountain of youth and a river of gold.

You only have to turn on your television to see modern day manifesta-tions of the quest for eternal youth, in the forms of skin creams, exercise programs and “enhancement” pills. People want to defy nature and stay young, and this pursuit provides significant commercial opportunity for clever marketers. But what about PDL’s original search?

Fifteenth century Spanish sources asserted that the Taino Indians of the Caribbean spoke of a magic fountain and rejuvenating river that ex-isted somewhere north of Cuba. These rumors conceivably influenced PDL, who likely accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voy-age to the New World in 1493. After helping to brutally crush a Taino rebellion on Hispaniola in 1504, PDL was granted a provincial governor-ship and hundreds of acres of land. In 1508, he was charged with coloniz-ing San Juan Bautista, which is now known as Puerto Rico. He became the island’s first governor a year later, but soon lost a power struggle with Columbus’ son, Diego, and left the island to explore and settle Bimini. He again set sail in March of 1513, and anchored off the eastern coast of Florida. While St. Augustine claims to be his landing point, there are some historians who believe that the area around Melbourne is more ac-curate. Either way, he then headed south through the Keys before finding the Gulf Stream and riding it back to Europe.

This is where the story gets interesting. Recent archeological excava-tions along our area of the Atlantic coast, conducted by Georgia Southern University teams, have turned up fascinating documents and artifacts a few hundred yards inland from the ocean beach on Ossabaw Island. Al-though researchers are in the early phases of reconstructing the spoils of the finds, there appears to be clear reference to a bubbling spring in the

island’s lush interior, surfacing into a shallow pool, well-protected by un-fettered thick growth, an abundance of massive alligators, and an army of fierce feral hogs. Several markings on the collected items seem to indicate the provenance of PDL and his party.

While findings have yet to be published, reports leaking from the GSU team suggest that PDL believed he found the true Fountain of Youth on Ossabaw. To test his theory, he ordered a dozen of his most weary crewmembers to develop a camp around the perimeter of the spring’s pool, and he abandoned them to return - with the rest of his shipmates – to Spain. Eight years hence, following King Ferdinand’s de-cree to colonize southwest Florida, PDL navigated back to Ossabaw on the way. The archeologists working on the Ossabaw find are hinting that they have found journal evidence suggesting that PDL found eight of his dozen men in shockingly good health, looking (per buried landing party written records) “like the normal effects of aging have been reversed for these men.”

Evidence of life on Ossabaw dates back more than 4,000 years. Given the recent Fountain of Youth findings, researchers are beginning to reex-amine DNA and carbon samples to explore the possibility that inhabi-tants have enjoyed unusually long life spans, perhaps due to the powers of the “magical” spring.

In 1926, Eleanor “Sandy” Torrey West’s mother, an heir to the Pitts-burgh Plate Glass fortune, bought Ossabaw, the third largest of Geor-gia’s barrier islands. Sandy was 11 at the time, and a lifelong love affair with the island was spawned. After inheriting Ossabaw in 1960, Sandy spendt much of her wealth underwriting retreats for artists, writers and scientists. When property taxes jeopardized her long-term ownership, she rebuffed wealthy developers. Instead, she and her family sold the island to the state for $8 million, half its assessed value. The sale ensured the island would be a heritage preserve used only for “natural, scientific and cultural study, research and education and environmentally sound preservation, conservation and management.” Any visitor to Ossabaw knows that she lived in relative isolation, virtually intertwined with the unbound natural beauty of the place.

Sandy was fiercely maternal and very private with respect to Ossabaw’s “secrets” that she, as its long-time inhabitant, witnessed firsthand over the course of a half century. Despite harsh conditions and few conveniences, due to the fact that the island is accessible only by boat, she did live on the island until she was 103. In January, she celebrated her 105th birthday.

Is it something in the water? St. Augustine might have the tourist trade, but we might have the real Fountain of Youth just across the sound.

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COMMUNITY ACTION

Landings Landlovers is extremely grateful to the Skidaway Island community and our off-island neighbors for their support of this year’s two important fundraisers – the Flea Market and Auctionmania.

Support for these major events was once again expressed by many

people in many ways - including Landings residents’ abundant donations of once-cherished treasures and the Greater Savannah community who came out to purchase them. Nearly 1,000 volunteers gave of their time and service to ensure the success of both events, and thousands of shop-pers and bidders contributed to another successful year.

The money raised by these fun fundraising activities allows Landlovers to underwrite island-based non-profit organizations – including Land-ings Association employee scholarships and community service merit awards for our Landings high school seniors. These efforts also provide a valuable service to many in our community who come to the Flea Market and benefit from the generosity of our residents.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to another outstanding year.

Barb Grispo, PresidentKevin Brandon, Flea Market Chair

Marcia McCarty, Auctionmania Chair

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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on the cover:An eggs-citing opportunity as Easter and April Fools fall on the same day. Who knows what the wascally wabbit has hidden in his basket?

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By Fuller Schipp

Gophers are small, burrowing rodents, about five to 12 inches long, usually weighing about half a pound. What

they lack in size, they make up for by their vora-cious appetite. They consume about 60 percent of their body weight each day, feasting mainly on bugs, berries, grass, leaves, seeds and roots.

Much of a gopher’s time is spent digging extensive networks of underground tunnels in search of food. The aftermath of the gopher’s gorging is destroyed lawns and turf, where the earth is left mounded up as the gopher feeds near the surface. As many will recall from the 1980 classic satire, “Caddyshack,” gophers can be the bane of a golf course groundskeeper’s ex-istence. Who can forget the deranged antics of Carl Spackler as he pursues the wily gopher to an explosive finale resulting in the destruction of Bushwood Country Club? And the gopher lives on despite the overzealous attempts to eradicate him.

While you’re not likely to see a mushroom cloud over The Landings any time soon, golf course crews at the recently redone Deer Creek course have been having a heck of a time with a particularly aggressive gopher; aptly nicknamed “Jaws” for his insatiable appetite and tendency to surface from his burrow, growling and snarl-ing at stunned golfers and course workers.

We spoke with Denny Newman, one of the grounds crew at Deer Creek, and asked him about his dealings with Jaws. “This thing must be some kind of mutant! I’ve killed a whole lot of gophers in my day, but we can’t even get close to this guy. He’s fast! He’ll go under-ground when you see him then pop up behind you…growling! As soon as you turn around he’s gone. He’s toying with us.”

Newman went on to detail a recent encoun-ter by the crew. “One of my guys was sitting on a mower, waiting on a group to tee off. Jaws climbed up on the engine of the mower and chewed the spark plug wire in half. When he went to start the mower and nothing hap-pened, my guy turned around to look at the engine and there’s Jaws, growling at him with his claws raised. That guy ran back to the shop and quit on the spot.”

Another astonishing report details a golfer

in the fairway setting up for his shot. Jaws leapt out of a palmetto bush, latched on to the shaft of the golfer’s 7-iron, and dragged the club back into the bushes. As t h e group stood mesmer-ized, they heard the familiar growling as the bushes rustled, then a loud “snap” as

the FeralGOPHER

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the robbing rodent chomped the club in two.

We caught up with the golfer, Tyler Webb, to get his first-hand ac-count. “It’s hard to describe...kind of embarrassing, you know. I still don’t really know how it happened. One minute, I’m getting ready to hit my shot, and the next…he’s got my club. He just took it. Like he was mad at me or something. I just stood there. Then he bit it in half. What kind of animal does that? I was scared to even go in there and get it. I just left it there. I mean, if he wants it that bad, he can have the darn thing.”

Clearly something must be done. Chatham County Animal Control has been to the course on two separate occasions attempting to detain the gopher. Jaws has managed to elude them on both occasions. The director of Animal Control could not be reached for comment as of the printing of this article. The grounds crew has tried baits, poisons, traps, nets, and tranquilizer darts – all to no avail. Jaws has eluded attempts at appre-hension and become immune to toxic agents and sedatives. In fact, the animal was seen deliberately inhaling a strychnine-based gopher poison, apparently in an attempt to get “high” on the chemical, according to bi-ologists at Skidaway Institute who were apprised of the peculiar incident.

Not everyone is in favor of the fire-and-fury approach to varmint con-trol. Heloise Havercamp, local advocate for RAPT (Rodents Are People, Too), was seen picketing outside the Deer Creek clubhouse. When asked about her sign that reads, “Gophers Have Rights,” Havercamp passion-ately expressed her feelings. “You wouldn’t want your cat or dog hunted down like a murderer if they just happened to have a couple of bad epi-sodes, would you? This is a furry woodland creature that doesn’t want to harm anyone. Why can’t we close the golf course and just let him live in his natural habitat? Gophers are people, too!”

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When confronted with the fact that, by definition, gophers were not people but, in fact, rodents, Havercamp became agitated. “You’re a ro-dent!” she exclaimed. “It’s rats like you that give people a bad name!”

There is no clear resolution to the feral gopher issue at Deer Creek. Local authorities are urging residents to be mindful of the potential hazards posed by the obviously unhinged mammal. They have placed signs that declare “Gopher-Free Zone” in attempts to dissuade the go-pher from frequenting the area. Steps are being taken to declare an assess-ment to members for funds needed to procure gopher abatement staff and equipment. A group of concerned citi-zens calling themselves NOGO is also offering gopher encounter counseling to those traumatized by Jaws and other po-tential nefarious gophers.

NOGO representative, Sinjin Moon-beam, describes the purpose of his orga-nization. “We do not ascribe to a victim mentality. Our goal is to empower humankind while symbiotically recognizing rodent-kind as a co-inhabitant of the same earthly plane. One must seek to become one with the gopher to ever hope to understand its individu-ality within a collective whole.”

Moonbeam was later witnessed sharing a hit of the gopher strychnine with Jaws as the two marveled at the fractured nature of Webb’s stolen 7-iron. S

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Boatswain’s Mate Senior Chief (BMCS) Keith E. Kucera, a third-generation ser-viceman, is commander of local Coast

Guard Station Tybee, a Small Boat station. The Kuceras have operated on land, at sea and in the sky. Kucera’s fraternal grandfather served in the Navy during World War II and his father fought in Vietnam with the Army’s 101st Air-borne Division.

Kucera joined the Coast Guard in 1993, two years after graduating from Deltona High School in Orange City, Florida. He was all set to enlist in the Marines, when his father, a police-man, sat him down on the back porch and of-fered some fatherly advice. “Marines are great,” the former paratrooper told his son. “But, based on what I saw in Vietnam, it’s probably better to patrol coastal waters on a boat than hump a rifle through a swamp.”

Soon thereafter, Kucera reported to the Coast Guard’s Recruit Training Center, Cape May, New Jersey. Because he scored high in his Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) testing, he had considerable latitude in choosing a service career specialty. So he

opted for boat operations, which offered good opportunities for advancement and interesting and rewarding work.

Kucera’s first duty station was aboard the Coast Guard cutter Mohawk, operating out of Key West. The Mohawk was a 270-foot, me-dium-endurance cutter, nicknamed “Mighty Mo.” Over the next two years, the Mighty Mo kept busy rescuing and repatriating hundreds of refugees attempting to reach American shores on flimsy rafts and small boats in the Carib-bean.

“They were from Haiti, Cuba or the Domin-ican Republic,” Kucera recalls. “Sometimes, we had as many as 750 desperate people crowded on deck. We helped however we could. Out of necessity, I added emergency medical techni-cian (EMT) certification to my training. But the situation was rough. Sometimes, we pulled pieces of bodies out of the water, the victims of shark attacks.”

His next assignment was Coast Guard Sta-

tion Cape Canaveral, the home of Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. His primary respon-

sibilities were search-and-rescue missions and space shuttle security. During that period, he was promoted to petty officer third class. After three years at Cape Canaveral, he was assigned to the overhauled ship, the Confidence, home-ported at nearby Port Canaveral. The 210-foot cutter patrolled the same waters as the Mo-hawk. In addition to migrant interdiction, it was tasked with homeland security operations, fisheries law enforcement, and search-and-rescue. The rising “Coastie” spent three years (1998-2001) aboard the Confidence, becoming a proficient all-around seaman, and earning a promotion to petty officer first class.

Coast Guard personnel are regularly trans-ferred to different duty stations, usually every two to four years. So Kucera packed his sea bag once more, and headed to Point Judith Coast Guard Station near Narragansett, Rhode Is-land. With an abundance of tourist activity in the area, the Point Judith station maintained an important offshore search-and-rescue op-eration. It is considered a small boat station, because its patrol boats are no longer than 87 feet in length. Most stations of this type are commanded by a senior enlisted Coast Guard

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person, rather than a commissioned officer. The Coast Guard is the only military service that regularly allows enlisted personnel to assume such independent high command, which serves as an incentive in recruiting.

In 2003, Kucera returned to the South, this time to Fort Myers Beach on Florida’s Gulf coast. There, he worked extensively with Coast Guard air assets to deal with the steady flow of illegal immigrants in the Gulf of Mexico trying to make land at Naples or Marco Island. “I really felt sorry for all the kids,” he says, “and we tried our best to entertain them during a very difficult time.”

Four years later, he transferred to the Coast Guard station at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York. Due to its proximity to New York City, Jones Beach is very busy, especially in the summer. During his four years there, he was promoted to chief petty officer, serving as an administrator and doing missions offshore.

Then, he served two years as executive officer of the cutter Bluefin, out of Fort Pierce, Florida. While aboard the Bluefin, Kucera was promoted to senior chief petty officer. He later took command of the Flyingfish, another of the Coast Guard’s 87-foot coastal patrol boats. Home-ported in Boston, the Flyingfish was charged with an important mission in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing.

On April 15, 2013 – just a few days after he had taken command – two homemade bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Bos-ton Marathon, killing three and injuring 264 others. Two brothers were responsible for the terror. After the bombing, the Flyingfish was tasked with patrolling Boston Harbor, because it was suspected that the brothers might attempt to escape the area via a departing ferry. “We were on high alert,” he recalls.

One of the brothers was killed on April 18, attempting to escape po-lice; the second was apprehended two days later. His trial lasted 44 days (March 4 through May 17), held at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse, located right on the waterfront. The Flyingfish, un-der Kucera’s command, was tasked with maintaining the security of the Boston waterfront during this tense time.

In July of 2016, Kucera departed Boston to take command of Coast Guard Station Tybee, another small boat station. As officer-in-charge, he is responsible for 49 active duty Coasties and coordinates 38 local reservists and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla. One 45-foot medium-response boat and three 29-foot small-response boats are located at Tybee or, temporarily, nearby, due to damage from hurricanes Mathew and Irma.

“We had a lot of work to do in and around the sta-tion after getting partially hit by the two hurri-

canes, but we got it done,” he explains. “As per standard Coast Guard regulations, after each storm we were authorized to put our boats back in the water as soon as the wind speed got down to 25 knots. Still a bumpy ride.”

In July, Kucera will retire from active duty, completing 25 years of distinguished

service. He will join his wife, Pamela, and four children at their home in the North Geor-

gia mountains. An inland respite from years of coastal work well done. S

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Saluting its Irish roots and the unique contributions that the Irish have made to our community, St. Joseph’s/Candler

drew inspiration for its 2018 parade float. The float design focused on three major elements of Irish heritage that are still alive and vibrant in our city - faith, education and healthcare. In homage to those elements, the display fea-tured depictions of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, St. Vincent’s Academy, Benedic-tine Military School and, of course, St. Joseph’s and Candler Hospitals. St. Joseph’s/Candler’s design work paid off, as the float was honored with the Celtic Cross Award – the second time in as many years. This marks the 23rd consec-utive year that St. Joseph’s/Candler has entered a St. Patrick’s Day Parade float. It also marks the 23rd consecutive year that the health sys-tem has been awarded a trophy from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

The Celtic Cross Award is given to the float with the best depiction of Irish Heritage. The certificate presented to the health system reads:

“In Savannah the Celtic Cross which is lo-cated above the Savannah River in Emmet Park is a symbol of Irish heritage. It connects those participating in the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration with our ancestors who came to this country and provided us with the oppor-tunity to live the lives we now have. The Celtic Cross Award is presented each year to the pa-rade entry that best depicts Irish Heritage.”

IRISH ROOTS

St. Joseph’s/Candler traces its Irish heritage to Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mer-cy. McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy in

St. Joseph’s/Candler Proudly Parades Its Irish Heritage

2018 St. Pat’s Parade FloatHonors Irish Contributions To Community

St. Joseph’s/Candler was chosen by the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee as the 2018 Celtic Cross Award Recipient.

Dublin, Ireland, in 1827. Later, small groups of the sisters left their homeland to serve in other parts of the world. Several of them came to Sa-vannah and opened St. Vincent’s Academy in 1845. This group began its ministry of health-care in 1875, by operating what would become St. Joseph’s Hospital.

McAuley had a gift for poetic wisdom, and a global vision of compassion that inspired tens of thousands of like-minded and equally de-voted women to follow in her footsteps. That vision remains vibrantly alive in Savannah, con-tinuing to influence and inspire.

As a young woman, McAuley inherited a

large fortune in 1824 and used the funds to provide services to women and the poor of 19th century Ireland. Inspired by the events of her time, she opened a large house on Baggot Street, in Dublin in 1827, as a school for poor young girls and a residence for homeless girls and women. In choosing to locate in the heart of fashionable Dublin, her aim was to alert the wealthy to the plight of those less fortunate. The House of Mercy would soon become a school, hostel, orphanage, sheltered workshop,

employment agency, adult education center, as well as a base for numerous social services. More importantly, it was the beginning of the worldwide religious order that we know today.

Derived from the Catholic feast day (Our Lady of Mercy) in September, on which the program first opened its doors, the House of Mercy later became further entrenched in the world’s consciousness as many young Irish women came to assist McAuley. Eventually, the program evolved into a formal religious or-der – the Sisters of Mercy. On December 12, 1831, the House of Mercy on Baggot Street was officially designated as the first Convent of Mercy, and Catherine McAuley its first Mother Superior.

Within a few short years, the noble efforts expanded throughout Ireland, Europe and, eventually, to the Americas. In each instance, hospitality and connection to those in need were at the core of each Mercy ministry. In 1845, McAuley convened a group of fellow Sis-ters to come to Savannah to open St. Vincent’s Academy, an educational institution for young girls, still in operation today and widely recog-

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The 16th Annual Candler Clays Charity Shoot and Auction bested previous records, raising more than $176,000 for Advancements in Cancer Care in the Savannah region. The event has raised

more than $1 million since its inception, benefitting the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion (LCRP).

“The success of Candler Clays is directly related to the incredible vol-unteers that have been committed to this effort for many, many years, coupled with the St. Joseph’s/Candler Foundations team,” Anne Bone, chair of the 2018 Candler Clays Committee, explains. “I am honored and humbled to have played a small role in the success of the event, and appreciate everyone’s effort to ensure its ongoing significance and contri-bution to patient care at the LCRP.”

The event combines a charity auction and a clay shooting competi-tion. This year, 250 shooters on 72 teams competed. J.E. Dunn Con-struction was the presenting sponsor. Participants came from all over the region, as well as South Carolina and Florida.

Each year the event honors a survivor or memorializes someone who

Live smart

Candler Clays

Breaks Record

Members of the Candler Clays committee joined with SJ/C’s Founda-tions to celebrate their record-breaking total from this year’s event. From left to right: Matthew Lufburrow, Beth Bethune, Adeline Lan-genburg, Vernice Rackett, Marti Barrow, Heather Garber Smith (2018 Candler Clays Co-Chair), Anne Bone (2018 Candler Clays Chair), Sue Woolley, Susan Palmer, Megan Mahoney, and Jeremy Summerell.

Annual Charity Auction and Clay Shoot Benefits Local Cancer Patients

died of cancer. This year’s honoree was Louise Vaughn Lauretti, a wife and mother who was active in many local organizations, serving on the boards of Savannah Country Day School, Bethesda Women’s Board, and Historic Savannah Foundation. She was diagnosed with melanoma in 2010 and fought her disease with grace, determination, courage and hu-mor, before losing her battle in 2014.

nized for its quality and excellence.

Following the Civil War, yellow fever clamed 10 percent of Savannah’s population, and the Sisters came to the aid of the community. By 1875, Sr. Mary Cecilia Carroll and five other Sisters of Mercy had taken charge of the local Marine Hospital, moved it to a better facility at Taylor and Habersham Streets, and eventu-ally renamed it St. Joseph’s Hospital – another Mercy legacy still recognized for exceptional healthcare excellence.

Catherine McAuley’s Savannah legacy re-mains powerfully strong at St. Vincent’s Acad-emy, St. Joseph’s/Candler, and through all the Sisters who have devoted their lives and resourc-es to others. With generous and timeless acts of

mercy, they have created enduring ministries of faith, education and healthcare in this city.

In 1997, the historic merger of St. Joseph’s and Candler Hospitals created an expansive health system with one mission: “Rooted in God’s love, we treat illness and promote well-ness for all people.” As part of that mission, St. Joseph’s/Candler has expanded its community contributions, with healthcare centers of excel-lence such as the Heart Hospital; the Institute for Advanced Bone and Joint Surgery; the Insti-tute for Neurosciences; Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital; Nancy N. & J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion; and several outreach ini-tiatives, such as the African-American Health Information and Resource Center; the Geor-gia Infirmary; and St. Mary’s Community and

Health Centers.

The St. Joseph’s/Candler parade float is a group effort each year, conceptualized and de-signed by a team of co-workers across the health system. The group finds humble joy in celebrat-ing the health system’s Irish roots with others in the city on St. Patrick’s Day. Collectively, the co-workers of St. Joseph’s/Candler remain proud of the health system’s place in the history of Savannah’s Irish-Americans, and the parade that honors our community each St. Patrick’s Day. According to members of St. Joseph’s/Candler’s parade float committee, this year’s effort was intended to honor the inspiring and enduring symbols of contributions to our com-munity by the Irish.

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By Shirley Eugest

BLA is a picturesque community, with his-tory dating back to the early 1900s. Its center-piece is, ironically, a former sanitarium. Not a sanitarium in the common vernacular – a home for the mentally imbalanced – but a rest home to alleviate stress, anxiety and minor emotion-al afflictions. The development was a nod to a bygone health craze, popular among many doctors – legitimate and less so – and includ-ed radical treatments that ranged from mildly irregular to medically irresponsible. The 1994 movie “The Road to Wellville,” starring Antho-

ny Hopkins as Dr. John H. Kellogg, illustrates some of the less conventional medical practices of the sanitarium era.

Originally established in 1904, BLA’s Beth-lehem Sanitarium encouraged good health through exercise and proper nutrition under a doctor’s supervision. Several years later, when the health fad began to fade, Bethlehem – or “Betty,” as it became known – evolved into a 200-acre rehabilitation center for drug and al-cohol addiction.

Begun as a rest home in 1904,the property once known as Stillwater Shores has evolved into one of Michigan’s wealthiest ZIP codes.

Our Sister ‘City’In this modern age of marketing, promotion and social media, it’s

inevitable that the concept of sister cities, once reserved for significant municipalities in different countries, expands to a variety of commu-nities, incorporated and otherwise. The Landings is no exception to this trend, as the island development’s leading prospective partner

is the gated community known as Belle Lea Acres (BLA), which sits upon the northern shore of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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Its location made it a convenient stopover for those on the theatrical circuit. “Visiting Aunt Betty” became a common euphemism in show business. The nearby town of Melonville had the Marquis Theater, which enabled performers to continue working during their recoveries. Later, when motion pictures began to replace Vaudevillian revues, many Holly-wood stars appreciated Aunt Betty’s remote location, far from the prying eyes of the press.

The rehab facility’s success led to a construction boom along the lake-shore, as wealthy families built homes nearby, enabling them to be near their loved ones who were in treatment. However, the housing boom was not well-considered, and many of those homes began to sink into the unstable soil along the waterfront. The real estate bubble burst in the late 1920s, and many of the waterfront properties were sold for pennies on the dollar to the desperate, gullible or opportunistic. With the advent of the Great Depression, many more were simply abandoned and fell into disrepair.

Enter Pepper Canarsie, stage right. He had charmed music hall audiences for years as a song-and-dance man. In addition to perfor-mance skills, he was a masterful businessman, turning his showbiz earnings into an admira-ble fortune. Unable to find significant work in the motion picture industry, he purchased the property and many of the surrounding home sites. Canarsie hoped to revitalize the proper-ty, abandoning the sanitarium in favor of more general rest and recuperation. Renamed Still-water Shores, the grounds were landscaped, and an enlarged recreation area for tennis and other activities was added.

Still, Stillwater Shores remained one of the best-kept secrets in showbiz – secret being the key word. Beyond recov-ery, Canarsie tried to sell discretion and confidentiality. Many a troubled Hollywood star visited the facility for its privacy. Under Canarsie’s own-ership, Stillwater Shores expanded its services to include pre-natal care, where a young Hollywood starlet could hide a pregnancy while studio publicists explained her absence as “appearing on the London stage.”

In 1936, tragedy struck, when Grace Cavendish, an emotionally dis-traught radio star, took her own life by leaping from the main building’s north tower. If the cause of her suicide was ever known, it has been long forgotten; perhaps a jilted lover or a career set-back. But if the legends of her spirit continuing to wander the corridors are to be believed, her reason was sorrowful, indeed.

During World War II, Stillwater Shores did its bit by easing shellshock for war weary GIs returning from overseas. The facility hosted many a gathering of top brass from the War Department, who appreciated the location for its security. One visiting colonel made note of the hemp-like qualities of plants growing in the less-developed areas. For the next several years, Stillwater Shores cultivated and harvested hemp to weave ropes for the military.

In the late 1940s, the government’s interest in Stillwater Shores changed significantly. Many a tippling writer with radical ideas had sought “the cure” within its halls, and the facility’s reputation for dis-cretion and secrecy had attracted many “fellow travelers.” As America searched for Reds under every bed, the FBI examined the wards and private rooms of Stillwater Shores very closely. Canarsie was summoned

Pepper Canarsie

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before the House Un-American Activities Committee and asked to share his extensive list of clients. To his credit, he held fast to the policy of confidentiality. Though never proven to be a communist himself, he was painted with a pink brush in the press. His reputation tarnished and his health failing, Canarsie had little choice but to sell his interest in Still-water Springs.

The Sweeney Sisters – Isabelle and Millicent – bought the property and all its assets. The duo had toured Canada during the Big Band Era, performing in tandem under the management of their widowed father. A heavy drinker, he was a frequent visitor to Stillwater Shores until his unfortunate death in 1951. His passing, combined with the advent of rock-‘n-roll, led the sisters to retire. They invested their show business earnings in real estate, including the once-thriving rest home.

The facility – renamed Belle Lee Acres, for IsaBELLE and MilLIE – was rejuvenated as a vacation resort for the well-to-do. With adjacent land adding to the facility’s acreage, golf courses were laid out. The glades and lagoons proved ideal for duck hunting, once the hemp that had grown uncontrollably since war’s end was burned away. Sudden over-eating by the clientele resulted in a weight management program being added to the resort’s offerings.

Throughout the 1950s and ‘60s, the resort attracted not only the Hol-lywood elite, but also the well-to-do of nearby metropolitan areas such as Detroit, Chicago and Milwaukee. The Sweeney sisters leveraged their showbiz connections to lure an impressive array of entertainers to Belle Lea Acres – comedian Bobby Bittman, folk singer Mary Margaret O’Ha-ra, country star Connie Franklin, and polka band the Happy Wanderers.

To strengthen their roots with the nearby community of Melonville, the sisters were major supporters in the restoration of the Marquis The-ater. They organized several benefit shows to raise money for the theater’s restoration, and established a trust fund to cover its ongoing mainte-nance.

In the late 1960s, as the war in Vietnam reached critical mass, BLA be-came popular as a family getaway. Like the Catskills or the Poconos, the area hosted many families bidding what could have been a final good-bye to sons heading to war. “With our own homeland of Canada barely 50 miles away, we sympathize with these young men, leaving their country, possibly never to return,” Isabelle said in a 1968 interview with the Mel-onville Weekly Maple.

Stillwater Shores, c. 1950. Some visitors claim the main building is haunted by the spirit of an actress who jumped from the tower.

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In Michigan, U.P stands for two things – Upper Peninsula and upscale properties.

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Just as the Landings is one of the South’s most desirable places to live, Belle Lee Acres is a haven, despite the sometimes harsh winter weather of the Great Lakes. Its untamed wilderness is a challenge to any outdoors-man, while its rich history with the entertainment industry offers a broad selection of music and culture to all that visit. The marriage between this northern Midwest idyll and its analog along the Georgia coast is sure to bolster the popularity of both.

In late summer of 1975, the Sweeney Sisters stepped away from Belle Lea Acres as they joined singer Lola Heatherton on an international tour. For four months, they played concert dates from Sault St. Marie, Thun-der Bay, Bismarck, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Spokane and Seattle, and smaller cities in between. But when they returned home the following November, the news was not good. A severe storm had decimated the shoreline. Though never officially named by the National Weather Ser-vice, locals referred to it as “Hurricane Gerald,” for the name on the shattered debris that littered the shoreline.

For the next several years, the Sweeney Sisters struggled to rebuild, but every step forward was met with another step back. In the early 1980s, they surrendered to destiny and sold out to Globe Enterprises, a conglomerate based in Pittsburgh. With assets in broadcasting, enter-tainment and advertising, Globe was the financial shot in the arm BLA needed. Not only was more property added, the company also funded construction of an international airport and ferry service to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Wisconsin ports. BLA continues to support the arts in Melonville, hosting the annual Marquis Music Festival and its scholarship efforts.

The former sanitarium was renovated into a multi-purpose facility. The ground floor, which had been Bethlehem’s common area, has been converted into an open ballroom, hosting holiday parties, wedding re-ceptions and business functions.

Today, Belle Lee Acres has more than 33,000 lakeside homes (built properly, this time), as well as three golf courses, two marinas, and other recreational activities. Its ZIP code – 48013 – is one of the wealthiest in Michigan, with an average income per household of approximately $144,000 annually.

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ISLAND HOPPING

Complete Island Hopping listings are now online! Just visit www.theskinnie.com and click “Read.”

THE NEW YOU

WHAT: Are you a New Neighbors member?CONTACT: To join, go to the website and click on Membership, or contact Deb Werner at [email protected] or 912.660.0174WHAT ELSE: New Neighbors is a very active club open to any individual who lives at The Landings on a full- or part-time basis, is over the age of 21 and has never belonged to the Landings New Neighbors. The club offers more than 250 different activities, tours and events for you to enjoy. Go to www.landingsnewneighbors.com to see more examples of how exciting New Neighbors can be.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

WHAT: Patty Frothingham, The Landings Compa-ny’s Artist in Residence for MarchWHEN: March 1 thru April 30, 7 days a weekWHERE: The Landings Welcome Center, One Landings WayHOW MUCH: FreeWHAT ELSE: As the self-described “family chron-icler,” Patty captured every family event for years. She and her husband, David, moved to the Landings in 2003 and the natural beauty of our island spoke to her artistic nature. First with a point-and-shoot camera, and later venturing into the world of SLR digital cameras, Patty spends hours at a time in her golf cart searching for the perfect shot.

WHERE FOR ART THOU?

WHAT: April Art Show at the Jewish Educational Alliance featuring the works of Karen BradleyWHEN: April 2 - 30; Artists reception - April 15, 3 to 6 p.m.WHERE: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.HOW MUCH: Free and open to the publicCONTACT: Vicky Lunick, 912.355.8111WHAT ELSE: Karen Bradley is a contemporary, figurative realist oil painter based in Savannah. Her paintings focus on portraiture and figurative subject matter. Her inspiration comes from people she encounters, their expressive qualities and patterns of light and shadow that reveal them.

RAQUET SQUAD

WHAT: Adaptive tennis clinic for intellectually challenged adultsWHEN: Saturday, March 31, April 7 and 14; 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Franklin Creek Tennis Facility, The Landings ClubHOW MUCH: FreeCONTACT: Mary Smith, 404.395.8691 to register an athleteWHAT ELSE: Sponsored by Special Pops Tennis.

See our website at specialpopstennis-savannah.com or follow us on Facebook at Special Pops Tennis of Savannah for more details.

BLOOD BOWL

WHAT: Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted by Kiwanis Club of SkidawayWHEN: Monday, April 2, 1 to 6 p.m.WHERE: Skidaway Island United Methodist ChurchWHAT ELSE: Free bowl of chili to all donors!

MORNING MOSEY

WHAT: Early Bird’s Preservation Walking Tour of the Landmark Historic District’s East SideWHEN: Saturday, April 7, 14, 21, 28; 8 a.m.WHERE: Begins at the Davenport House Muse-um, 324 E. State St.HOW MUCH: $21.Plus taxCONTACT: Jamie Credle, [email protected], 912.236.8097WHAT ELSE: Take an early morning walk through one of the oldest and most varied neighborhoods to learn how historic preservation has revitalized downtown Savannah. Tours led by the Davenport House director who will introduce the personalities, structures and issues that have enthralled Savannah’s preservation movement. Coffee and treats in the Davenport House garden to follow. Length of Pro-gram: 100 minutes. Distance to walk: 2.5 miles.

PIT STOP

WHAT: Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Squadron, 2018 Barbecue Dinner Fund RaiserWHEN: Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.WHERE: 14915 Coffee Bluff Rd.HOW MUCH: $8 each for dinnerCONTACT: Ted Robertson, 912.921.1040WHAT ELSE: Dinners include barbecue, cole slaw, Brunswick stew and a roll. The Coffee Bluff Marine Rescue Squadron is a non-profit marine search-and-rescue operation that provides hundreds of man-hours annually on various missions.

COFFEE TALK

WHAT: Telfair Academy Guild Coffee/MeetingWHEN: Monday, April 9, 10 a.m.WHERE: Jepson Museum, Neises Auditorium WHAT ELSE: Members and their guests are welcome to attend. Since joining Telfair Museums in 2012, Lisa Grove, Director/CEO of Telfair Muse-ums, has led the museum to new heights, including funding from the National Endowment of the Arts and exhibitions that have garnered national, regional and state awards. The subject of her lecture is, “Emancipating the Past: Reinterpreting Savannah’s Best Historic Site.”

A WISH FOR FISH

WHAT: CCA of Skidaway April Meeting – Fishing for CobiaWHERE: St. Peter’s ChurchWHEN: Monday, April 9, 7 p.m.CONTACT: Dave Devore, 330.329.6457WHAT ELSE: Fishing for cobia and other seasonal varieties in the waters around our area is the topic for the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Skidaway’s April meeting and seminar. Capt. Brian Woelber, owner of One More Cast Charters and a favorite CCA presenter, will be the featured speaker. Capt. Brian is again donating a half-day in-shore fishing trip for two to the CCA raffle. With a value of $350, the trip includes all bait, tackle, water, fish cleaning, and fishing license with pick up at Landings Harbor.

HAPPY CAMPERS

WHAT: Skidaway Island RVersWHEN: Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 p.m.WHERE: Station #5, (McWhorter) Firehouse meeting roomCONTACT: Bianca DeNapoli, 598.4847, [email protected] ELSE: Ingrid Poppell, Landings Associa-tion Grounds Manager, will speak about what’s new with RV storage.

COAST WITH THE MOST

WHAT: Coastal Stewards/UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant WHEN: Friday, April 13 - 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 14 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: 30 Ocean Science Circle HOW MUCH: $100 per person; Registration and payment required by April 6 CONTACT: Kayla Clark, [email protected], 912.598.3345 WHAT ELSE: Explore Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge alongside educators, resource managers and scientists during the Coastal Stewards workshop: “Barrier Island Ecology.” Activities include lectures from scientists, boat trips, an interpretive hike across Wassaw Island and a scenic picnic lunch on the beach. Program fee covers boat trips, instruction, dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday.

BURIAL AT SEA

WHAT: Evening @ Skidaway – “Graveyard of the Atlantic”WHEN: Tuesday, April 10 – Reception, 6:15 p.m.; Lecture, 7 p.m.WHERE: UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanogra-phy, 10 Ocean Science CircleHOW MUCH: FreeCONTACT: Michael Sullivan, 598.2325, mike.

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[email protected] ELSE: Additional info: www.skio.uga.edu

MIDDLE EAST MEETS WEST

WHAT: Savannah Council on World Affairs WHEN: Thursday, April 12 – Social, 7:30 p.m.; Program – 8 p.m. WHERE: Skidaway Island Presbyterian ChurchHOW MUCH: Open to the public; free of chargeCONTACT: savannahcwa.orgWHAT ELSE: Allen J. Fromherz, Ph.D., Director of Georgia State University’s Middle East Studies Center in Atlanta, presents “From the Sultan to the Smithsonian: The Surprising History of Oma-ni-U.S. Relations.” The Savannah Council on World Affairs is a non-partisan, non-profit organization. Its purpose is to make available information, analysis, and strategic thinking about important international issues.

GARDEN STATE GOLFERS

WHAT: New Jersey Club Annual Golf and DinnerWHEN: Saturday, May 26 - 1:30 p.m. shotgunWHERE: Palmetto Course; Plantation Club for dinnerHOW MUCH: $5 per person for dues; Club Account for dinnerCONTACT: [email protected] ELSE: New members welcomed! Mail or tube check, made out to NJ Garden Staters, to Joan Resler at 230 Yam Gandy Road. Deadline is April 13. Include your club number for golfers and diners and your e-mail address for more information.

STICKY WICKETS

WHAT: Landlovers Croquet and CocktailsWHEN: Saturday, April 14, 4 – 7 p.m.WHERE: Landings Association soccer fieldHOW MUCH: $5 per person plus an appetizer to shareCONTACT: Leslie Mathews at [email protected] ELSE: Sign up as a team of two. Landlovers members and their guests are welcome. Participants are limited to 60. Reservations begin March 1 and end April 9. To reserve a spot, send a check made out to Landings Landlovers to Barb Gallagher, 1 Heatherstone Lane. Include your email address.

WHAT’S UP, DOCK?

WHAT: SIBC Dock PartyWHEN: Thursday, April 19 - 6 p.m.WHERE: Delegal MarinaHOW MUCH: Free to members and their guests CONTACT: [email protected] ELSE: Skidaway Island Boating Club’s first dock party of the year. BYOB, along with your favorite appetizer to share, and pack the bug spray! Open to SIBC members and guests. For more infor-mation, visit skidawayislandboatingclub.org.

LEFTS AND RIGHTS WHAT: Barry J. Balleck, Ph.D., associate professor and chair in the Department of Political Science and International Studies, Georgia Southern University, speaking on the topic “Violence from the Left: The International Origins of the Antifa Movement”WHEN: Thursday, April 19. Social: 7:30 pm; Program: 8:00 p.m.WHERE: Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 50 Diamond CausewayHOW MUCH: Open to the public and free for members, students and accompanying family mem-bers, educators, and active duty military and their dependents. $10 charge for non-members. CONTACT: www.savannahcwa.orgWHAT ELSE: The Savannah Council on World Affairs, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-profit organiza-tion. Its purpose is to make available information, analysis, and strategic thinking about important international issues. Annual individual membership is only $40 and Family membership is $60.

CLUBBING CANCER

WHAT: LWGA “Golfing for a Cure” TournamentWHEN: Tuesday, April 24WHERE: Plantation and Palmetto courses – 9 a.m. -shotgun; Oakridge course - 8:45 a.m. -shotgunHOW MUCH: $100 per player/$400 per team; general and art raffle tickets: 3/$10 or 10/$25; pur-chase $50 by April 21 and get 3 extra ticketsCONTACT: Maryce Cunningham, Tourna-ment Chair, [email protected], 912.335.1717, or Anne Warhola, Tournament Co-Chair, [email protected], 202.841.6651WHAT ELSE: For more information about Golfing For a Cure, visit www.lwga.net.

FISHY FUN

WHAT: Fish DetectivesWHEN: May 5, 9 - 11 a.m. WHERE: 30 Ocean Science CircleHOW MUCH: $15 per person; Registration and payment required by April 27CONTACT: Kayla Clark, [email protected], 598.3345 WHAT ELSE: Dive into something fishy at the UGA Aquarium! Discover how to identify common species of saltwater fish and observe fish behavior in the aquarium. Make your own fun fish craft to take home with you, inspired by Gyotaku, the Japanese art of fish printing. Children age 10 and above are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

WHAT: Landlovers Green Thumb Garden Tour: “Garden Spaces in Nature’s Oasis”WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.HOW MUCH: $25 per person ($20 for volunteers)

CONTACT: Belinda Winters at [email protected] or Reenie Herrick at [email protected] ELSE: If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Reenie or Belinda. To order tickets, print the order form on landingslandlovers.com. Reservation deadline is April 30.

BOOMING BLOOMS

WHAT: “Landlovers in Bloom” Closing EventWHEN: Tuesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Plantation BallroomHOW MUCH: $38 per person for dinner and dancingCONTACT: Mary Ann Horne at [email protected] or Trina Sherer at [email protected] ELSE: Reservations accepted now through April 27. Go to landingslandlovers.com for an order form.

THUMBS UP

WHAT: Landlovers Green Thumb Garden Tour - “Garden Spaces in Nature’s Oasis”WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.HOW MUCH: $25 per person ($20 for volunteers)CONTACT: Belinda Winters at [email protected] or Reenie Herrick at [email protected] ELSE: If you are willing to volunteer, please contact Reenie or Belinda. To order tickets, print the order form on landingslandlovers.com. Reservation deadline is April 30.

CRUSTACEAN NATION

WHAT: Horseshoe Crab EncountersWHEN: May 16, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WHERE: 30 Ocean Science CircleHOW MUCH: $22 per person; Registration and payment due by May 9WHERE: 30 Ocean Science CircleCONTACT: Kayla Clark, [email protected], 598.3345 WHAT ELSE: Travel by skiff to a barrier island and witness horseshoe crabs coming inshore to spawn. Work alongside educators from the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium educators to take the measurements of the horseshoe crabs and observe the migratory shorebirds that rely on the horseshoe crab eggs for food. Children age 10 and above are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant.

CERVUS WITH PURPOSE

WHAT: Bingo at the Elks LodgeWHEN: Sundays at 7 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.WHERE: 183 Wilshire BlvdWHAT ELSE: $1,500 in prizes. All proceeds benefit Elks charities.

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ACROSS01. Saharan05. Acclaim09. Unique14. Legendary operatic soprano Ponselle 15. Kind of science16. Igor, to Dr. Frankenstein17. USE GREEN LENS@20-Across19. Fragrant compound20. Year Rome suppressed the Pometian Revolt21. 9&9&9&922. Annealing ovens23. Bean sprout?24. Past time?25. Ceramicist28. Zen, in China30. U.S. GDP publisher33. Hurt34. “Rue Morgue” murderer35. Barrister’s dodge36. Horror film about giant ants37. Thud38. Birthplace of mathematician Fibonacci39. Neighbor of Slov.40. Confined, in a way41. It’s applied on 8-Down42. See 55-Across43. Office of note44. Something wicked45. Anagram for 12-Down47. Bean used to make cellophane noodles48. Olympic shooting sport50. Kind of trotter?52. Fish sperm55. See 42-Across56. USE GREEN LENS@50-Across58. Playground retort to “Am not!”59. Fifth N.T. book60. Impatient61. Gene Autry could do it62. Putin’s denial63. Rhyme for 49-Down

DOWN01. Saharan02. 1980 Lake Placid Olympics mascot03. In Italy, it’sa upside down

04. Pooh follower05. More sacrosanct06. Start of a well-known palindrome07. Lodging near a shoppe08. Blinkers09. Spanning generations10. Hare, notably11. USE GREEN LENS@25-Across12. Poetic contraction13. Goofs18. Over23. Particular24. Jerk25. Fix a computer bug26. Earth-coloured pigment27. USE GREEN LENS@42-Across28. April, to T.S. Eliot29. Cowboy, to a rancher31. Oil holder32. On to

34. Vengeful Saint of Kiev37. Yield38. TaylorMade competitor40. Limit41. Fast and inside, e.g.44. Erno Rubik?46. Captain of “The Boys of Summer”47. WWII Battle of ___ Cassino48. Strike down49. First packaged corn syrup (1902)50. Fed51. Filigreed52. Largest city in the Baltic states53. ___ about (circa)54. “Leggo my ___!”57. Habituating Arabian stimulant

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ACROSS01. Setting for “The King and I”05. Annul, to a lawyer10. “Hawaiian Steak”, in Honolulu14. Biological suffix15. Casio competitor16. S.S.A. benefit calculation17. German philosopher who said, “To be is to do.”18. ___ Lodge (900 motels in North America)19. Something to build on20. USE RED LENS@17-Across22. “Silas Marner” author23. Location of Mother Teresa Intl. Airport24. “Volunteers?”25. USE RED LENS@11-Down30. Medicine, to a doctor31. Source of gluten32. Tala’s partner in Indian classical music

36. Creep37. N.Y. Yankee or Met38. Decided39. Expression of doubt40. Minion41. 30-Down, to Lincoln42. USE RED LENS@27-Down44. Light on a police car48. Indefinite pronoun49. Mujahadin50. USE RED LENS@56-Across56. Noted author of vampire novels57. Large trunk58. Race track, typically59. 52-Down, et al.60. Groom61. Apple iPod model62. It’s never there63. See 52-Down

64. Cause anxiety

DOWN01. “The Watched Pot” playwright02. Qom locale03. Isn’t wrong04. Teenage bane05. Where Monet painted06. Bromo Seltzer ingredient07. Diamond’s center?08. Lean09. Buggy kind of skeleton10. Squamous11. Vaccine developed at the University of Pittsburgh12. Insanity standard?13. Photo finish21. Lucy’s TV neighbor22. Goal24. Conservative commentator Coulter25. Four-letter swear word26. Loose27. Type of building28. Slowly, to Toscanini29. “The Sands of ___ Jima” (John Wayne flick)30. See 41-Across32. Ossie’s wife33. Aweather’s opposite34. Money, in Germany35. Spots on a TV screen37. Author of “The Man That Was Used Up”38. Sways40. Vietnamese sweet dessert soup41. Hooked on42. Parent company of CNN43. Birthplace of Jules Verne44. Wife of Abraham45. Hogwash46. NASCAR car47. BMI > 3050. Ex ___ (according to Roman custom)51. Planar measurement52. Creature from Skull Island53. Slavic name meaning ‘God is gracious’54. 1980 novel by Emile Zola55. Shine57. LAPD alert

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ACCOUNTING/INCOME TAX SERVICESAccounting & Income Tax CPA Services • Land-ings resident CPA, Bob Stiehler, provides personal and small business accounting and income tax ser-vices. Expertise in addressing investment and retire-ment income, rental properties, K1s, small business, partnerships, estate and trusts as well as IRS notices, audits and assessments. Contact Bob, 678.936.2970, [email protected], www.bsats.com

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE/REPAIRImpact Air, LLC • We service/repair all brands of Air Conditioning & Heating equipment. Services range from duct repairs to replacement of an en-tire HVAC system. With over 20 years of experi-ence, you are sure to receive quality work at a fair price. We also offer maintenance plans to keep your HVAC system(s) operating efficiently. Call Dan Abel, 912.667.1472 Licensed & Insured GA Lic# CN211101

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BABY SITTING/NANNY/ELDER CARE/CARE-GIVING

Eldercare, childcare, home or pet sitting. CPR cer-tified 24+ years’ hospital services. Please call Susan Gotch at 912.598.8720 (H) or 954.661.2205 (C) References available upon request.

Denise’s Helping Hands • Our caring staff thrives on providing the best service to meet daily needs at an affordable rate. Companion & personal care, meal planning, medication, laundry, pet & house sitting, nanny services & much more. We specialize in car-ing for people of all ages and circumstances. Reliable service, excellent references. 912.507.7174. Email: [email protected].

CARPET CLEANINGDiamond Carpet & Textile Services • Carpeting, Upholstery, Orientals, Tile and Grout. 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner; IICRC Certified Firm. Don’t just have it done, have it Done Well! 912.349.7115. www.diamondcarpetandtextileser-vices.com

COMPUTER SERVICESONSITE NETWORK SERVICES, LLC • Jacob Dimond providing prompt and professional com-puter services to Landings’ residents for over 13 years. Specializing in repair and upgrading of Win-dows and Apple computers, laptops, iPads, iPhone, virus/spyware and adware removal. New computer sales, transfer files and programs to new computer. Setup wireless networks, printers and smart TVs. Lightening/power surge repairs and Data Recov-ery. Free phone consultations. Call 598.2990 or 507.2693 7 days a week.

Savannah Computer Services, Inc. • Serving Sa-vannah and coastal areas of Georgia and South Carolina for over 20 years. Specializing in PCs and Macs with a full spectrum of services including in-stallation, networking, cabling, diagnostic and re-pair, upgrades, data recovery, virus removal, moving/relocation, and TV/Stereo equipment setup. On-site service or FREE pickup and delivery. We sell quality name brand computers, peripherals, software, and supplies. Now offering VOIP Phones and Inter-net service to Businesses! Mike & Cyndy Tabakian 912.756.7860

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20% discount for Skinnie readers. FDA cleared non-surgical procedure to eliminate fatty areas for good. NOW OFFERING DualSculpting™ and Advantage Applicators allowing entire abdomen or love handles to be completely treated in about one hour. Only available in Savannah at Cool Body Con-touring. Free consultation at 9100 White Bluff Rd, Suite 405. Call 912.200.6000 Martin E Everhard, MD, PhD, FACS

DOOR SCREENSPhantom Screens • The Phantom Screen’s unique retractable design means it is there when you need it and disappears when you do not. Designed for doors, windows and large openings up to 25 ft. wide, we have a Phantom screen to meet your needs. Avail-able in a variety of colors to compliment your home décor. Call 912.552.2331 or visit phantomscreens.com.

ELECTRICIANSOmega Electric • I’m your neighbor, do business with me, 35-years-experience. Quality work guaran-teed. Any type of electrical work; licensed & insured. I have a reputation for being straight forward and honest. Joe Rainey, 598.5400 or cell: 507.4556

FOR SALE FOR SALE • I am a Landings resident and have three cemetery plots at Forest Lawn Cemetery for sale. Best offer.....call 912.660.4060

For the Golf & Pool Player Enthusiast • Hand-

crafted stained glass pool table lamp with detailed scenes of the Old Course. Measures approx. 52”L x 25”W x 16”H, asking $1800. Contact Meredith at 407.222.6014.

Ideal Building Site • Heavily wooded golf lot adja-cent to lagoon located at end of secluded and quiet street, yet convenient to main gate and central to amenities at The Landings. Make offer. Call 912.598.8016

FRAMINGSandfly Custom Framing • We are a full service custom frame shop with over 2,000 mouldings to choose from. All work performed in house to ensure quality control. Owned and operated by Judi Weaver with over 21 years experience. Shadow boxes, mir-rors, stitch art, diplomas, specialty matting, portraits, paintings. Original art and prints from area artists also available. Consider Sandfly Custom Framing: “When Quality Matters.” 8413-B Ferguson Ave. 912.691.1333.

GARAGE MAKEOVERWould you like a CLEAN, ORGANIZED GA-RAGE combined with a beautiful garage floor? • Brighten your walls, baseboards doors and sills with a fresh coat of paint, add/remove/replace shelving while keeping or discarding all those accumulated items. We will assist in organizing, removing, replac-ing and restoring your garage to its NEW organized order. Lastly, a beautiful two-part epoxy floor pre-pared by with our industry floor turbo grinder and vacuum. Preparation is the single most important process in the floor application. FINAL VERDICT – a showroom garage with a high-performance floor coating that will stand up for years to the rigors of a working garage. Go with the proven GIRL FRIDAY GARAGE MAKEOVER. References available on request. Call Kim Thebo 912.220.8424 for a FREE quote or [email protected].

GOLF CARTSGolf Carts of Savannah • We are well stocked with factory remanufactured top-of-the-line E-Z-GO RXV and Club Car Precedent models. Carts are 2010 models or newer. Landings package equipped with fine accessories. All carts have new batteries, warranty, battery charger and come with owner’s manual and free delivery. Special orders don’t upset us. It’s your cart, get it the way you want it. For golf or pleasure, you chose 2, 4, or 6-passenger. We ser-vice what we sell. Call Dana Oliver at 354.1113

GROUT CLEANING/RESTORATIONGrout Busters • Complete tile & grout cleaning service. Complete grout color change, color resto-ration & stain protection with epoxy sealer. Over 20 designer colors available. Tub & shower cleaning & re-grouting also available. Serving the Landings since 1995. 912.429.0420.

CLASSIFIEDS$20 each, with a maximum of 50 words • $5 for each additional 10 words • Contact Teri Grayson at 598.9715 or email [email protected]

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Guns Wanted • Top cash paid. Ortiz Custom Guns, Master Gunsmith. Firearms Manufacturer. 7 East Montgomery Cross Roads, Savannah’s Firearms Source. www.ortizcustomguns.com, 912.925.0799.

HARDSCAPES & PAVERSZipperer and Co. LLC • Allow us to create your outdoor space. Driveways, patios, fireplaces, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pool decks, pergolas. View our portfolio and testimonials at zippererandco.com. Please call us at 598.0100 to schedule an appoint-ment for a complimentary estimate. All major credit cards accepted. Licensed and insured.

HOMESAre you thinking about selling your home? I have buyers interested in buying your house! We also of-fer FREE design consultations, staging, professional photography and local marketing! Mention this ad and get a reduced rate commission! Nicole Casino with Savannah Real Estate Experts, 912.356.0006 or 912.598.6250

HOME FOR RENTLandings Home for Rent • 3 bed, 2.5 bath, very private but with golf view and fenced yard. SS ap-pliances, hardwood floors, huge master closet and renovated master bath. $2750 per month includes lawn and maid service. Call 912.656.0333.

HOME FOR SALEFor Sale by Owner • 6 Water Witch Xing • Beau-tifully remodeled 3BR/2.5 bath home on a quiet cul-de-sac with tee-to-green views and a peek at the marsh. Excellent floor plan with oversized rooms and a great flow for entertaining. Roof and all me-chanicals have been replaced. With quality crafts-manship; two fireplaces and hardwood throughout, this meticulously-maintained home is ready for you to move right in. $549,000. Call 912.224.0699 to view this must-see home.

HOME IMPROVEMENT/REMODELINGPeterson Custom Works, Inc. • Complete Home Remodeling and Construction Contractor. Custom Kitchens and Baths. Additions, Screened Porch-es, Decks. Certified Pella Window/Door Installer. Roofing Experts. Stucco Specialist. Concrete, Pav-ers, Hardscapes. Water Damage Restoration Certi-fied. Foundation structural repair experts. Home Inspector Certified. Wood Rot, Pressure Washing, and Painting. Design Consultation Services Avail-able. Licensed and Insured Georgia Contractors #RBQA004670. Free Estimates. Home: 351.0716 or cell: 656.8842.

John Hodges Construction, Inc. • We specialize in window and door replacement and repair. We¹re a Pella and Marvin certified contractor. We also spe-cialize in exterior siding, decks, service fence and trim. Interior remodeling: Kitchen, bathrooms, and trim. No job too small. Serving the Landings since

1982. Call 313.2767.

Grout Busters • Complete tile & grout cleaning service. Complete grout color change, color resto-ration & stain protection with epoxy sealer. Over 20 designer colors available. Tub & shower cleaning & re-grouting also available. Serving the Landings since 1995. 912.429.0420.

Roof Repairs • Roof and attic power ventilators, rain gutter, gutter guard and cleaning, pressure washing, wood rot, attic and crawl space, louver screening, crawl space vapor barrier, and much more. No job too small. Call Jerry 912.604.4496 or 912.596.6237.

ARAC Roof It Forward • Concerned whether the storm damaged your roof? We do FREE video roof inspections to bring your roof down for you to see! We are local to the Savannah/Skidaway area and have hundreds of satisfied local customers. To learn more, visit RoofitForward.com. Call 912.358.2034 today to schedule your FREE roof video inspection.

INTERIOR DESIGN AND DECORATINGDebbie’s Decorating • For over 20 years, through-out the United States, I’ve designed and decorated homes, offices and new construction. I would love to assist you in updating your home! Please call now to book your appointment with Landings resident Debbie Leecock. Phone 214.405.0989 or visit my website at www.dleecock.com.

Gracious Moves • Landings Resident/Realtor® /Move Manager, Brooke Bass has been assisting families since 1985. Moving simplified from A to Z: Prepare home for sale, list and sell, sort, pack, organize, floor plan, stage, unpack, setup, hang art, remove boxes on moving day! NAR® Outstanding Service Award! www.GraciousMoves.com; Brooke@ GraciousMoves.com; Call Brooke, 912.655.9299

LANDSCAPE DESIGN/RENOVATIONSBeckler Design + Build Studio • Specializing in custom landscape designs and installations with an architectural, artistic approach. • Landscape and Site Plans for new homes and renovations. • Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture. Joshua Beckler, owner. Call 912.704.5192 or visit www.becklerde-signstudio.com.

LANDSCAPING/LAWN CAREGrassmaster Lawn Care • We offer complete land-scape management with year round service. Our ser-vices also include fertilization, insect, weed, and fun-gus control, along with lawn and shrub programs. We are your total lawn care service. We also offer landscaping, i.e. lawn renovation and sodding. Li-censed and Insured. Free estimates. Please call Mike Schuman at 354.8856.

J&B Lawn Care • Serving The Landings since 1991, specializing in full service lawn maintenance. Cur-rently offering One Time No Commitment clean up. Call us to blow your roof. For more details, con-tact Glenn Brist @ 224.1014, BC Class of ‘89

Grassroots Landscape Management • Year-round lawn and shrub program. Fertilization and tree ser-vices also available. Call for special, no commitment one-time clean-ups and any other landscaping needs. We offer turf and shrub installation. FREE ESTI-MATES. No job too big or too small. Fully insured. Call 912.312.4582 or email [email protected].

Zipperer And Co., LLC • Landscape/Hardscape Design, Installation, and Maintenance. Full service landscape contractor. View our Landings designs and testimonials at zippererandco.com. Please call us at 598.0100 to schedule an appointment or a complimentary estimate. All major credit cards ac-cepted. Licensed and insured.

New Leaf Landscape Management • As Skidaway Island residents, we understand your need to main-tain a beautiful well-kept lawn. New Leaf Landscape Management specializes in full service lawn mainte-nance and fertilization, debris removal and profes-sional landscaping design/ installation. With over 10 years in the industry, we have developed strong re-lationships with local companies to deliver superior products for your home at the utmost competitive prices. Please call for your no obligation lawn eval-uation and free quote. Thank you! 912.656.9088 or 912.210.9773. Licensed and Insured.

New Leaf Landscape Management is your FRESH LONG LEAF PINE STRAW source. $6.35 deliv-ered and installed, $4.35 delivered and stacked neat-ly. No delivery fee! Let us help make your proper-ty the showpiece you want! Call 912.656.9088 or 912.210.9773

Scott’s Lawn Service, LLC • Customer service you deserve! We are committed to providing the most re-liable lawn care service and maintenance. Offering complete lawn care needs including lawn mowing, edging, pruning, hedge trimming, blowing, sprin-kler repairs, blowing the roof, and installing sod, pine straw, mulch and fertilizer. Call today for a free estimate. Let us maintain your property, so you can enjoy it. Licensed and insured. 912.656.8472

Treemaster, Inc. • We offer these services for all of your tree needs: trimming, pruning, and removal. We also offer stump grinding. We’re bonded and insured. 24-hour emergency service. We accept all major credit cards except Discover. We are the sister company of Grassmaster, owned by Landings residents, Mike and Diane Schuman. Call us at 912.598.0140.

One Way Landscape Services, Inc. • Landscape Care and Maintenance since 1979. We use lighter, walk-behind mowers. Maintenance programs ar-ranged for your specific needs. We also clear out jun-gles, vines, small trees, palmettos, prune back shrub-bery, and reclaim property borders. Many Landings references. 925.5625 or 658.3270.

Beckler Design + Build Studio • Specializing in

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CLASSIFIEDScustom landscape designs and installations with an architectural, artistic approach. • Landscape and Site Plans for new homes and renovations. • Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture. Joshua Beckler, owner. Call 912.704.5192 or visit www.becklerde-signstudio.com.

Britt’s Irrigation & Landscape Lighting • Depend-able and experienced irrigation maintenance and re-pair specialist. Professional grade service and parts of all brands of systems. On time service guaranteed. Annual system checks available. Quality repair and installation of landscape lighting also available. 15 years of experience on the island. Let me be your “guy.” Call me today at 912.856.6886 or email [email protected]. References available.

LIFT CHAIRSPower reclining lift chairs available in all sizes, fabrics and features. Correct spinal alignment and improved circulation. Lifts you on your feet with a touch of a button. Sit & Sleep Mattress...1110 Ei-senhower Dr., 912.355.2331. See our display ad.

MOVING & DELIVERYSpecialty Moving and Delivery • Residential and Commercial Relocation Specialists Local & Long Distance. Offering Household Moving & Rearrang-ing, Business Relocation & Inter-office Moving, Pickup & Delivery Service, Installation & Assembly, Loading & Unloading, Packing & Crating, Shipping & Receiving, Warehousing & Storage and Packing Supplies. Specializing in Items that Require Spe-cial Care including: Fine Furniture & Pianos, Art & Antiques, Office Furniture & Systems, Business Machines & Electronics and Medical & Institutional Equipment. Serving the Landings for over 20 years. Licensed & Insured. References. Call 925.9528.

Gracious Moves • Landings Resident/Realtor® /Move Manager, Brooke Bass has been assisting families since 1985. Moving simplified from A to Z: Prepare home for sale, list and sell, sort, pack, organize, floor plan, stage, unpack, setup, hang art, remove boxes on moving day! NAR® Outstanding Service Award! www.GraciousMoves.com; Brooke@ GraciousMoves.com; Call Brooke, 912.655.9299.

PAINTING/POWER WASHINGPeterson Custom Works, Inc. • For highest quality interior/exterior painting, wood-rot repair, pressure washing, window and door replacement. Licensed and insured. Georgia license #RBQA004670. Ten years experience on Skidaway Island. References available. 351.0716 or 656.8842.

Islands Painting • Proudly serving the Landings for over 20 years. We specialize in custom interior and exterior painting. We also do pressure washing of homes, sidewalks, driveways, etc. Wallpaper removal and much more!! Thank you for your consideration. Please see my reviews at TLA. Call Tommy Rigdon: 912.308.4601 or email: [email protected].

LUKSCOLOR PAINTING SERVICES • Licensed

& Insured. Quality painting at an affordable price done by someone you can trust! No job too small. References available...Creating beautiful homes in the Savannah/Chatham County area for over 12 years. Call Andrey Ribeiro for free estimates, 912.713.9578. Email: [email protected] / Website:www.lukscolorpainting.com

Motley Crew Power Wash • Locally owned and operated. We offer: Soft wash cleaning of exterior; pressure washing of driveways, walkways, concrete patios, and wood decks; Safe, Soft Roof cleaning; Gutter cleaning . Call Terry Motley at 912.667.8779 or email [email protected]

PETSPeaceful Pets • Planning a trip out of town? Or do you work long hours and need someone to take your pet out for a restroom break? Peaceful Pets is a Pet Sitting Service that can do this. I offer affordable rates and overnight visits. Call 912.707.1707 for pricing, www.peacefulpetssavannah.com.

The Cat’s Meow and Dogs 2 • We offer daily visits, dog walking and overnight stays in your home. Let a reliable, responsible and caring person take care of your pet while you are away. Reasonable rates and Landings residents! For cats call Teri @ 598.9901 or 655.5210 and for dogs call Greg and Kaye @ 429.5329.

PLUMBINGJoe Conley Plumbing • Do business with your neighbor! Call Joe Conley, Master Plumber, for all of your plumbing needs: repair and/or replace old water heaters, leaky toilets and faucets, under-slab leaks and drain-cleaning and repairs. We also pro-vide sewer camera inspection and locating services to accurately locate damaged or improperly installed sewer lines – this service enables us to make the nec-essary repairs the first time. Will install new gas line and gas logs. No job too small or too large. We offer prompt, dependable service. Call 312.3714

SERVICESThe Original Guy Friday with Truck • Need help moving, cleaning your garage or attic, rearranging furniture or hauling away unwanted items or yard waste? When you need a hand, call me, George, I can help! 912.660.0432 or 912.598.1661.

Sandfly Custom Framing • We are a full service custom frame shop with over 2,000 mouldings to choose from. All work performed in house to en-sure quality control. Owned and operated by Judi Weaver with over 20 years experience. Shadow box-es, mirrors, stitch art, diplomas, specialty matting, portraits, paintings. Original art and prints from area artists also available. Consider Sandfly Custom Framing: “When Quality Matters.” 8413-B Fergu-son Ave. 912.691.1333.

Island Property Management & House Sitting • 10 years an island resident. Short term or long term. No job too big or small, we handle them all. 598.9901 or 655.5210

TREE SERVICESTreemaster, Inc. • We offer these services for all of your tree needs: trimming, pruning, and removal. We also offer stump grinding. We’re bonded and insured. 24-hour emergency service. We accept all major credit cards except Discover. We are the sis-ter company of Grassmasters, owned by Landings residents, Mike and Diane Schuman. Call us at 912.598.0140.

WINDOW CLEANINGClearview Coastal • We are Savannah’s oldest win-dow and pressure washing company and we’ve been exceeding expectations for over 25 years. Savannah Magazine readers voted us “Best Pressure Washing Company”. We offer window cleaning, pressure washing, window restoration, and gutter cleaning. Excellent references available upon request. Profes-sional, motivated staff. We also offer commercial ser-vices. Call 351.9960 or www.clearviewcoastal.com.

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