BEACH RULES
By Margie McLellan
American Flag Poke Cake Welcome to summer on Tybee Island! Whether you are a tourist or a local,
Beach Warning Flags
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With the 4th of July quickly approaching, I thought I would share a fun, easy
and delicious cake that would be a great dessert for those backyard bar-bques
that we will be having with family or friends.
Ingredients:
Cake:
white cake mix
1 cup boiling water
1 (3 oz.) box strawberry flavored Jell-O
1/2 cup cold water
Frosting:
1 (8 oz.) tub Cool-Whip
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Topping:
1 pound strawberries, cut into triangles
2 cups blueberries
Directions:
1. Make cake as directed on the back of the box for a 9”×13 pan.
2. Let the cake cool for 20 minutes and “poke” the cake with a large fork until
the entire surface of the cake is covered.
3. Mix together the boiling water and Jell-O until the Jell-O is completely
dissolved. Pour in the cold water and mix well. Pour over the cake.
4. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for three hours.
5. Combine the Cool-Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla and
beat with a mixer until smooth. Spread on top of cake.
6. Top with strawberries and blueberries and keep in the fridge until ready to
serve.
7. Enjoy!
I’m sure you will be spending a fair amount of time on our beach. With
that in mind, please be aware of our beach rules. They are located at each
crossover and are posted for your safety. This year there are a few new rules
we all need to be mindful of:
1. Social Distancing – Yes, even on the beach we are asking everyone to
practice social distancing and to gather in groups of 10 or less. Let’s all do
our part to keep ourselves and others healthy.
2. No smoking on the beach between 14th and 16th Streets - We are
trying to keep our beaches clean. Please pick up after yourselves.
3. Obey the lifeguards – They don’t just sit in their chairs to look cool
(even though they do). They work hard to keep us safe.
4. Swim within 50 yards of shoreline – You endanger not only yourself, but
those that have to save you.
5. Litter must be contained – Leave only your footprints. Please!
6. No glass or breakable containers – It’s all about broken glass, folks.
7. No pets – No one wants to step in doggy poop or get bitten.
8. No motorized vehicles – The beach is an awesome place to ride your
bike, not so much for motor vehicles.
9. Do not remove any live marine animals – sand dollars, starfish, etc.
Let’s respect our ecosystem. Live and let live.
10. Stay out of the dunes – Our beautiful dunes are there for a reason. They
are our first line of defense against coastal storms and beach erosion.
Believe me, we are still having nightmares about Hurricanes Matthew and
Irma.
11. Surf and fish only in designated areas – It’s all about safety!
12. No fires or camping on the beach – We have a beautiful campground
for that.
13. No disorderly conduct, kegs, or nudity – We are a family beach, just
saying…
The Beach Warning Flags are located at the Lifeguard stations. They let
you know the condition of the water. Please pay attention to them:
Green Flags - This is good and it’s safe to go in the water.
Yellow Flags - There is a medium hazard.
Red Flags - The rip currents are strong and you should keep a close eye on
your children.
Purple Flags - Dangerous marine life, usually jellyfish.