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DeLong Courtyard Dedicated THE ISLANDER, NOVEMBER 29, 2010, PAGE 9 JIA, Jekyll Hotel host holiday events Thanks to a gift from the DeLong Sweet Family Foundation, the St. Simons Island Lighthouse now has a beautiful courtyard to compliment the recently completed restoration project. Dedicated on October 21 in honor of Captain Walter E. “Bud” DeLong, the courtyard provides recognition for Captain DeLong’s service at the Naval Air Station based at McKin- non-St. Simons at the end of World War II. Captain DeLong received officer training at Northwestern University and on the battleship, USS New York. He was commissioned in June 1941 and later that year, was involved with the installation of anti-subma rine nets in the San Francisco harbor. He served in the Caribbean com manding a submarine chaser prior to serving as a pilot with Lighter than Air (blimp) squadrons in the South Atlantic flying out of Florida, and Brazil. After completing his active duty career that included two years at Naval Air Station St. Simons Island, Captain DeLong worked for Parke Davis Pharmaceuticals and later retired as a sales executive from War ner Lambert Pharmaceuticals. He is the founder of the DeLong Sweet Family Foundation and resides in Fairfield California. "We are thrilled that the Society was able to complete the Lighthouse courtyard in such a meaningful way," said Cesar Rodriguez, president of the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. "The generosity of the DeLong Sweet Family Foundation and the support in particular of local residents, Jim and Nancy DeLong, is truly appreci ated in these times where many foun dations have cut back grant awards.” The Foundation, based in California, awards grants in support of human self-sufficiency, domestic animal wel fare, the arts and historic preserva tion. Sea Island Company landscape architect, Bill Edenfield and associate architect, Whit Dawson worked with the DeLongs to develop a design in keeping with the existing landscaping around the A. W. Jones Heritage Cen ter. “Our goal was to design an out door space that matched the style and period of the surrounding structures,” said Dawson. “I wanted the courtyard to look like it was meant to be there,” Dawson added. According to Cesar Rodriguez, “ they accomplished just that and created the perfect place to reflect, enjoy a view of the ocean and delight in the voices of children play ing at the nearby parks and pool.” The St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum is open to the public Mon- day-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and from 1:30-5:00 p.m. on Sun day. Visitors can stroll the courtyard at any time. □ Fireworks celebrate the Christmas Tree lighting on Jekyll Island. The Jekyll Island Christmas Tree is lit and Jekyll is ready for Christmas with special themed activities, performances and events which began Thanksgiving weekend. Everyday in December, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the cottages of the Historic District are decorated for the season. Tours are held daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Admission for adults is $16, $7 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for all under 6. Sea-son's Greetings at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center includes a visit from Santa Saturday, December 18 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Families are welcome to make recycled ornaments and visit the sea turtle patients to hear their special Christmas story. □ College of Coastal Georgia Foundation and the Committee on the Arts Present Maestro Luis Haza Accompanied by pianist Orlando Alonso ft December 2, 2010 - 6:30 PM Southeast Georgia Conference Center College of Coastal Georgia, Brunswick Ji ■ All proceeds benefit cultural and )p performing arts programming at the College of Coastal Georgia 1 COLLEGE°/ catered by 1 COASTAL , GEORGIA J. UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA 1 1 HALyA'RJXS Tickets are available at Pat’s Hallmark on St. Simons Island, the Brunswick News main office or by calling 912.279.5702