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St. Simons Land Trust names Russ Marane as president

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urban designer. That career culminated in his becoming involved in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development during the Carter administration, where he was assistant secretary. Russ then became a general partner in Shenandoah Development group in Washington and later in Atlanta. When he and his

The board of directors of the St. Simons Land Trust has named Russ Marane of Hilton Head, S.C., as president of the corporation and member of the board of directors.

Formerly Georgia state director of The Trust for Public Land (TPL), Marane has most recently worked closely with the St. Simons Land Trust as TPL’s project manager for coastal programs for South Carolina and Georgia.

Marane began his professional career as a city planner and

The St. Simons Land Trust has appointed Russ Marane (right) as president. The Land Trust thanks Fred Freyer and Jamie Kendall for their years of outstanding leadership and service.

The Oyster Roast steering committee has planned a magical evening at Fort Frederica. Left to right, back row: Bess Thompson, Chairman Dana Pope, Edna Romane, Rhonda Hicks, Paige Peck, Dale Pierson. Front row: Lucy Thomas, Ellen Moriarity.

Seventh Annual Oyster Roastarrives Saturday, November 18!

Oysters, Low Country Boil, coastal fare from leading Golden Isles restaurants and 18th century music under the stars. It must be the Land Trust Oyster Roast – the premier annual social event

on St. Simons Island! The seventh annual Oyster Roast is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. at beautiful and historic Fort Frederica National Monument. Once again, Malarkey will make the feast more festive by playing Celtic music.

Traditionally a sell-out event, the Oyster Roast draws more than 800 people.

Dana Pope, who chairs the steering committee, says the Oyster Roast is a way to thank the community for its support

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Jamie Kendall

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About 11 years ago, my husband and I had an opportunity to relocate our then young family to anywhere we wanted. We were ready for a change from our fast-paced lives in the suburbs of Cincinnati. We put a lot of thought into this move and contemplated many different areas. We were looking for a place that offered a “tight knit community” and of course a safe place to raise our daughters. And, as both my husband and I enjoy outdoor activities, we wanted an area that was abundant with outdoor amenities. We kept coming back to the thought of beautiful St. Simons Island. Secretly this was always my first choice. I grew up vacationing on St. Simons, and some of my fondest memories were of times spent exploring the island and beaches with my family. After six months of entertaining our choices, my

husband finally agreed that St. Simons Island was to be home! We seized the opportunity and moved to the island in June 1996. Since our move, we have had other family members relocate here after visiting us and seeing the quality of life we enjoy.

I have a true passion for St. Simons Island. This little piece of paradise is truly a magical place and has a beauty all its own. From our majestic live oaks to our marshes and beaches I feel truly blessed to live here.

I have been with the Land Trust for six years and have been a part of many opportunities to protect the natural and scenic character of our island community and enhance the quality of life that residents and visitors so enjoy. Like all of us who love the island, I want to preserve it for my children and some day my grandchildren. Many of the opportunities we have seized have evolved into great successes, and for that I thank the board of directors, staff and volunteers who recognize opportunity for what it is.

As I leave to pursue new challenges as the executive director of the Southeastern Coastal Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross, I leave behind many fond memories and best wishes for the further success of the St. Simons Land Trust.

Special thanks to all our Land

Trust supportersBob Thompson / Creative PrintingElite LandscapingEllen MoriartySea Island Company

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Most of the 1,000 copies of the new cookbook, “St. Simons Island Cooks,” have been snapped up, and the Land Trust has ordered a second printing.

Cookbook committee-of-one Ellen Moriarty – who designed the cover, illustrated the book, and compiled the 300 recipes from Land Trust members – has encouraged people to buy more than one copy, and it looks as if people are taking her up on the suggestion. Faye Bourne Moore bought 10 for her family’s 35th family reunion on Pawley’s Island, S.C., in July and reports that the whole family delighted in cooking up recipes from the cookbook. A crab stew recipe was such a hit, they made it three times.

Moriarty traditionally creates the watercolor painting for the annual Land Trust Oyster Roast poster (see page 3).

‘St. Simons Island Cooks’ - a runaway best-seller - now in second printing

“St. Simons Island Cooks” is available for $12 at several St. Simons businesses, including Accents, Details, Eclectic Cottage, Ella Bella’s, G.J. Ford Bookshop, Lucky Lucy’s, Roberta’s, Viola’s Market, Waterfront Gifts, and Wild Birds, as well as at the Land Trust office. All of the proceeds benefit the Land Trust’s efforts to preserve the island’s natural and scenic character.

Faye Bourne Moore (right) buys 10 copies of “St. Simons Island Cooks” from the book’s creator, Ellen Moriarty.

A Farewell Message

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St. Simons Land Trust7th Annual Oyster Roast

Saturday, November 18, 20067:00PM @ Fort Frederica

Oysters, Low Country Boil, Silent Auction, Live Music,

& Culinary Delightsfrom

Barbara Jean’sBeachcomber BBQ & Grill

Blackwater GrillBonefishBrogen’s

Bubba Garcia’sCafé’ Frederica

Cargo Portside GrillDelaney’s Bistro

Dressner’s Village CaféFrankie G’s

George’s Mediterranean CaféGeorgia Sea GrillGISCO SeafoodGnat’s Landing

Grandy’sHalyards

Harris TeeterJ Mac’s

Locos Deli and PubLow Country Style Cocktail Sauce

Marsh Point Bar & GrillMichelob Ultra, Sheffield Distributing

Moe’sMoondoggy’s Pizza

Mullet BayNautica Joe’s

Nazzaro’sOutback Steakhouse

Parker’sPearl

Pizza Inn, BrunswickRafters

Reynolds Street Deli & CaféRich-SeaPakSandcastle

Sea Palms Putters Club Bar & GrillShane’s Rib Shack

Spanky’sSugarbaker’s

Sweet Mama’sYum Yum Shop

Zuzu’s

$40 Members $45 Non-membersTickets are limited; $50 after November 6th.Tickets available at St. Simons Land Trust

1624 Frederica Road, Suite 6 • St. Simons Island • 638-9109

of the Land Trust and its mission to preserve the island’s natural and scenic character.

Tickets for members are $40; for non-members, $45. Be sure to order your tickets well before the 18th as they are expected to sell out. For more information, call 638-9109.

Help wanted:Trail-building

volunteersMembers and other

volunteers are needed to help build our first nature trail. All ages welcome. To volunteer,

call Michelle Pugliese 638-9353.

Anderson Fine Art Gallery will auction a new painting by local artist Peggy Everett titled, “View from the Trail Head,”during the gallery’s upcoming exhibition, “Tis the Season,” beginning Friday, Dec. 1. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Phase 1 of the Land Trust’s proposed new trail system.

Silent Auction of Peggy Everett painting to benefit the Land Trust

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Frederica House

View from the Trail Head16” X 20”, Oil on linen

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partners sold the company in 2000, he joined a non-profit company, Centennial Olympic Park Area Inc., as vice president for development to help develop the Centennial Olympic Park neighborhood into a residential area. Marane served on the advisory board of the Trust for Public Land, and ultimately took over as Georgia state director.

New President “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of the caliber of Russ Marane working with the Land Trust as we take it to the next level of opportunity,” says Board Chairman Duane Harris. “He is highly respected in the statewide and coastal preservation community.”

Freyer, Kendall say goodbye

Fred Freyer, who had been serving as Land Trust executive director since 2003, announced his retirement in late spring.

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A former Atlanta land broker who retired to St. Simons Island in 2001, Freyer came out of retirement when the Land Trust offered him the directorship for a three-year period. Freyer says he looks forward to traveling and reviving his tennis game. He is now a member of the Land Trust board of directors.

“I’m very proud of the accomplishments we made over the last three years, “ he says, “like the Greenprint plan, including the Village Master

Plan, the Master Trail Plan, and preservation of a number of key properties, especially the old Chevron station property.”

Jamie Kendall, who succeeded Freyer as executive director, has left to become executive director of the American Red Cross, Southeastern Coastal Georgia Chapter. Kendall joined the Land Trust when it opened its doors in 2000 and served for six years as director of development and operations.

LIVE OAK MEMBERS

Mr. & Mrs. Neal C. Allen Mrs. Robert W. Allison Mr. Bonneau Ansley Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Dean G. Auten Mr. & Mrs. Billy J. Bell Mr. & Mrs. Harrold P. Bowen Mr. & Mrs. J. Thomas ConnollyMr. & Mrs. Douglas Cranford

Mr. & Mrs. Zack Cravey Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Cruikshank Mr. & Mrs. Fred CuthbertMr. & Mrs. Joe DeFoe

Mr. & Mrs. Scott DreyerDr. & Mrs. J. Laurence Dunn, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Edwards Ellen Dempsey & Diane Kinsey Mr. & Mrs. William O. Feeley Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ferguson Mr. Joseph Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Kearney Glenn Mr. S. Taylor Glover Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Goldman Mr. Stephen R. Hennessy Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Holder Dr. & Mrs. Peter O. Holliday, III Jane Beadles & John DunhamMr. Brewer Holmes

Mr. Jonathan J. Judge Mr. William Keim Mr. & Mrs. Donald R. Keough Mr. Marsh B. King Mrs. Gail M. King Mr. George H. Lane, III

GENERAL MEMBERS

Ms. Anne Ambrose Ms. Lucy Barlow Mr. & Mrs. D. J. Beaufait Dr. Keith Belcher Mr. & Mrs. Jim BensonMr. and Mrs. Vernon H. Blick

Mr. & Mrs. William L. Bost, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Terry C. Bridges Mr. & Mrs. Chandler Brownlee Mr. Dennis Burgess Ms. Laura Carmichael Cassina Garden Club Mr. Matthew M. Cherne Mr. Brad ChurchMr. Matthew D. Clark

Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Clarkson Mrs. Lynn P. Cochran-Schroder Mr. Richard Lofton Cox III Ms. Elaine Deaver Mrs. Virginia T. Deaver Ms. Katherine J. Dingle Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Donovan Douglas & Al SutoMs. Sarah Ellerbee

Dr. John D. EngelMs. Jean Farrant

Mrs. GoGo FergusonMs. Cynthia Franklin

Mr. John W. Garrard, Jr. Mrs. Ken Fisher GearonMs. Merry Greer

Mr. & Mrs. Holcombe T. Green IIIMr. Joseph W. Hagin

Mrs. Lilyan Hanberry Mr. & Mrs. Tom Herndon Ms. Nancy Hoke Mr. & Mrs. R. Fred Hooks Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hopkins Ms. Margaret Hutchinson

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert A. Johnson Ms. Mary Virginia Jones Mr. & Mrs. John E. Kennedy Dr. & Mrs. Stephen F. Kitchen Mrs. Melinda L. Laager Mr. & Mrs. Milton M. Leggett Mr. & Mrs. John A. Limburg Mr. & Mrs. Robert Macaulay Mrs. William J. MacKenna Mr. & Mrs. William P. Mallard Mr. & Mrs. Rob Marett Mr. & Mrs. Carroll MartinMs. Mary McGoldrick

Mr. & Mrs. David McLeod Mrs. Betty S. MeekinsMr. & Mrs. Mal Meekison

Dr. & Mrs. Ladson Mills Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Milner Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Mooney III Mr. & Mrs. Dennis MyersMr. & Mrs. Ben Nelson

Mrs. Virginia R. O’Connor Mr. Michael Payne Mr. & Mrs. Bob Reid Mr. & Mrs. Rick Rochelle Mr. & Mrs. K. Edward Shanbacker Mr. & Mrs. J. Harold Shepherd Mr. & Mrs. Greg Sproule Dr. & Mrs. Randolph M. StevensMs. Susan H. TurnerMr. & Mrs. Robert WeisMr. & Mrs. Robert WileyMr. Steve WilliamsMrs. J. Annette WilliamsMr. & Mrs. James R. WilsonMr. & Mrs. Alben YarbroughMr. Dan YaatesMr. & Mrs. Hugh J. ZimmerMr. Cleve G. Zipperer III

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Lazarus Mr. & Mrs. James J. Lowrey Mrs. William LucadoMr. & Mrs. Russ Marane

Mr. & Mrs. Keith W. Mason Mr. & Mrs. John McDonald Mr. & Mrs. George A. Montgomery Dr. & Mrs. Steven C. Moreland Mr. & Mrs. Mac Nease Mr. Timothy P. Neher Mr. & Mrs. Ron Nicholson Ms. Nancy Pandolfi Mr. & Mrs. Albert N. Parker Mr. & Mrs. John Pickett Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Pinson Mr. & Mrs. Ewell Pope Mr. & Mrs. Wym Portman Mr. & Mrs. John C. Portman Mr. Erwin Reid Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Saari Mr. & Mrs. Frank E. Scott Mr. John L. Selman Mr. & Mrs. Jay SteeleMrs. Claryce StrotherThe Thomas & Stacey SiebelFoundation

Mr. David C. Titus Mr. & Mrs. Steve Upton Mr. & Mrs. Ralph L. VickMr. & Mrs. B. Sanders Walker, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Jimmie L. Williams

More than 100 new members joined the Land Trust since May

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Do it by the end of 2007 and you’ll save a bundle on taxes!

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Don’t forget the Georgia tax credit!

Last April, Gov. Sonny Perdue (R) signed into law a tax credit available to everyone who donates land for conservation purposes. This applies both to voluntary conservation agreements, or “conservation easements,” and to outright donations of land to the St. Simons Land Trust and similar organizations.

The state legislation is not simply a tax deduction but a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Taxpayers can claim a credit against their state income tax of 25 percent of the fair market value of the donated property up to a maximum credit of $250,000. For corporations making donations, the cap is $500,000. The tax credit may be carried forward for the next five years and may not exceed the amount of tax owed for a taxable year.

Want to preserve your land forever?

By taking action this year or next, St. Simons landowners can reap big tax savings while preserving their land in its natural state

for future generations.

Congress has substantially increased the tax deduction available to landowners who let the St. Simons Land Trust preserve the natural characteristics of their property forever. The new law applies to all 2006 and 2007 qualified conservation contributions.

“This new incentive should encourage St. Simons landowners to enter into conservation agreements with the Land Trust before the end of 2007,” says President Russ Marane.

The expanded federal income tax deductions apply to landowners who enter into voluntary conservation agreements (also known as conservation easements) with a qualified organization like the Land Trust. The legislation allows them to:

Deduct up to 50 percent of their adjusted gross income in any year (up from 30 percent) Continue to take deductions for as long as 15 years (up from five years)

“These changes will provide a powerful incentive for conservation-minded landowners,” Marane says. “With a voluntary conservation agreement, they can retain ownership of their property while enjoying a greatly expanded tax deduction.”

How the deduction works

Under the previous rules, a landowner earning $50,000 a year who entered into a voluntary conservation agreement worth $1 million could take a $15,000 deduction for the year of the agreement and for an additional five years – a total of $90,000 in tax deductions. The new rules allow that landowner to deduct $25,000 for the year of the agreement and then for an additional 15 years. That’s $400,000 in deductions.

One can never deduct more than the fair market value of the gift. This change simply allows landowners who previously could not deduct the full value to deduct more of that value.

Although the law is scheduled to expire at the end of 2007,

the Land Trust, through its membership in the Land Trust Alliance, will work to make it permanent. Donors who qualify can continue to apply the deduction that they carry over into years beyond 2007.

Voluntary conservation agreements are an important tool for land conservation. Landowners who enter into conservation agreements protect natural resources by giving up future development rights, while retaining ownership and management of the land. “Our thanks to Senators Saxby Chambliss (R) and Johnny Isakson (R) and Rep. Jack Kingston (R) for their support in winning this new help for conservation donors,” Marane says. “Special kudos are due to Sen. Isakson who, as a member of the House-Senate conference

committee, supported the Senate’s land conservation incentives in the final version of the bill.”

For more information about voluntary conservation agreements and the new incentives, call Michelle

Pugliese at 638-9353.

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Land Trust welcomes two new community partners

The Community Partnership Program, initiated in 2003 by former Executive Director Jamie Kendall, continues its rapid expansion as local firms find creative ways to provide ongoing financial support to the Land Trust. The program encourages businesses to find ways to contribute through volunteer customer bill add-ons or by contributions on behalf of customers. The most recent additions to the program are the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort and CoastLink Realty Inc.

King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

Guests at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort not only enjoy the view over the

sparkling Atlantic Ocean and St. Simons Sound, they also enjoy all of the natural beauty that the island represents, says Michael Johnson, VP of Resort Operations St. Simons Island. “We wanted to give them the opportunity to help preserve that beauty.”

Johnson has written a personal letter to resort guests, which is included in their guest folders. The letter acquaints them with the Land Trust’s mission and conservation activities and invites them to join in supporting the island’s preservation. At checkout, a note has been added to the bottom of customer bills, offering guests the opportunity to contribute by checking an amount they’d like to specify as

their voluntary donation to the Land Trust.

“Our hotel group recognizes the importance of the Land Trust to St. Simons Island and wanted the King and Prince to be involved as a Community Partner, so they encouraged us to go forward and join the program,” Johnson says. “We feel that the Land Trust is doing an incredible job in preserving St. Simons, and we want to be part of that.”

CoastLink Realty Inc.

There are all kinds of ways to sell prospective home

Left to right: Jerry and Vel McGrath, CoastLink Realty, Joe and Beverly DeFoe, first gift membership recipients.

go with it.” Gift memberships through the Community Partnership Program provided the answer. Vel says their goal is that the new homebuyers continue as Land Trust members.

Land Trust Communiy Partners

Barbara Jean’s RestaurantCoastLink Realty Inc.Due South PublishingJenrette InvestmentsKing & Prince Beach & Golf ResortSea Island CompanyVillage Inn & Pub

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King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, CoastLink Realty sign on to program

King and Prince Resort Vice President Michael Johnson (left) with Land Trust President Russ Marane

buyers on a city, a county, a neighborhood – or an island. For Vel and Jerry McGrath, it’s often a ride on their boat, a 23-foot Key West, through the pristine back creeks, rivers and marshes surrounding St. Simons Island. More than once, they’ve found that the natural beauty of the island becomes a key selling point that attracts clients to the Golden Isles.

“There’s nothing like our vast marshes in Florida or South Carolina,” says Jerry McGrath. “Only developed land or small sandbars and marshes.”

Now, the McGraths, co-owners of CoastLink Realty Inc., plan to give homebuyers a one-year membership in the Land Trust to help preserve that unspoiled beauty.

Many real estate agents give gifts to their clients, notes Vel McGrath. But giving Land Trust memberships “is like a legacy for us and our company,” she says. “We are Live Oak Society members and have always thought about doing something with the Land Trust on a corporate level. But we didn’t quite know where to

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Message from the Chairman

Duane HarrisWhat a phenomenal team we have put together to staff the St. Simons Land Trust – Russ Marane, our new leader, as well as Michelle Pugliese and Dale Pierson. I cannot imagine a better group of folks to move us forward over the next decade. We are truly blessed.

You all know Michelle and Dale. They will continue in their present positions, but I strongly suspect they will be challenged in the future as never before.

Russ is the new kid on the block. He comes to us from Hilton Head Island where he was project manager, Coastal Programs - South Carolina and Georgia for the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Previously, Russ served as Georgia state director for TPL. I've known and worked with Russ for many years and have tremendous respect for his intellect and talent in the land conservation arena. Russ will serve in a newly created position as president of the St. Simons Land Trust. In addition, he will serve on our board of directors.

Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye to two of our

dedicated staffers. Fred Freyer retired earlier this summer as our executive director, and we all owe him a huge thank you for a fantastic job over the course of three years. Fred is a great leader whose passion for the Land Trust was beyond measure. But, although he's retired from his executive director position, he has been elected to the board of directors, so Fred will continue to serve the Land Trust.

Jamie Kendall, our Director of Operations and Development, and for a short time Executive Director, has also left us to join the Red Cross. Jamie has been the one constant at the Land Trust since its founding in 2000 and has been instrumental in making it the successful organization it is today.

We will miss them both but wish them all the best in their new endeavors.

Recently, two of our board members have left our ranks. Catherine Main has moved with her family to Charleston, S.C. Dr. John Johnson, a member of our board since its creation, has accepted a teaching position in McIntosh County. Since he can’t attend board meetings, John decided to step down as well. Thank you, Catherine and John, for your commitment to our community. We'll miss you!

With change comes opportunity. With the great support the Land Trust enjoys in our community, and with the phenomenal staff we have assembled, we will move forward to protect greenspace on St. Simons and improve the quality of life for our citizens.

Board of DirectorsDuane Harris, ChairmanJameson Gregg, Vice ChairmanBill EdenfieldFred FreyerJack HartmanRhonda HicksJerry KeenJohn LudwigJeannie ManningJim ManningRuss MaraneFrances McCraryJonathan S. RaclinJohn RogersBen SladeGeorge StapletonRoger SteffensJoey StrengthLucy ThomasSusan Corn Wainwright

Ex-Officio DirectorsSteve BraswellBill Jones, IIIBuff Leavy

StaffRuss MaranePresident912-638-9185Dana PopeDirector of Development & Membership 912-638-9109Michelle PuglieseDirector of Land Protection912-638-9353Dale PiersonAdministrative Assistant912-638-9160

Newsletter editing, designLamkin & Lamkin Communications

Land Trust CommitteesStewardshipBill Edenfield, ChairmanMichelle Pugliese, StaffVassa CatePeggy EverettDuane HarrisStacia Hendricks

The mission of the St. Simons Land Trust is to preserve the island’s natural and scenic character and to enhance the

quality of life of our island community for present and future generations.

Russell Jacobs, IIIJane JohnsonMark MoselyRoger SteffensMichael ThomasDon VarnadoeSusan Corn Wainwright

FinanceJim Manning, ChairmanRuss Marane, StaffBob AtwoodGreer BrownHeard GalisMitch PooleJohn RogersB.B. ShelanderBen SladeJane Watson

DevelopmentRhonda Hicks, Co-ChairmanFrances McCrary, Co-ChairmanRuss Marane, StaffDuane HarrisJerry KeenStephen PatchGeorge StapletonJoey StrengthLucy Thomas

MembershipGeorge Stapleton, ChairmanRuss Marane, StaffJim BartaPeggy EverettFrances McCraryLucy ThomasDana Vick

Board DevelopmentJameson Gregg, ChairmanRuss Marane, StaffJack HartmanSusan Corn Wainright

Project Review CommitteeRuss Marane, ChairmanMichelle Pugliese, StaffFred FreyerJameson GreggJohn RaclinJoey Strength

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