It’s Fourth Quarter...There’s Still Time

Fall is here. This is my absolute favorite time of year. I grew up in Cincinnati and fall is beautiful there—I have the fondest memories of falling into piles of leaves after hours of raking, performing at halftime at high school football games and drinking hot chocolate from a Styrofoam cup in the bleachers. The leaves changed to the most beautiful colors. The air became a bit frosty but there were still many warm days as well. I loved Fall, but there was also a little sadness at the impending cold weather, shorter days, dark nights, and inevitable snowfall. It always made me a little sad.

Now in South Georgia, Fall is still beautiful. I am happy with the cooler weather, falling leaves, an abundance of hay bales and of course, Pumpkin Spice flavored everything.

There is Still Time to Adjust

This is the time of year that may also bring reflection. For me and my business, this is the time of year I take time to assess whether I am achieving my goals. I don’t wait until December to check in with my goals and see if I can be satisfied with what the year brought. I don’t set a New Year’s Resolution in hopes that I will do better next year. There is still time—this year—to achieve more.

This applies to personal goals and milestones in our personal lives, careers or businesses. Use October and November (before the holidays really kick in) to assess where you are and work to finish the year strong.

Are you on track to hit your goals for the year? Yes? Great. Maybe it’s time to raise the bar a little. Stretch yourself, your family or your work team and see what else you can attain before the New Year ball drops.

After a good hard look, are you going to fall short of your goals? It’s okay to be honest and realize you may not have achieved all you hoped. It has been a difficult year for everyone. Maybe lower the bar just a little so you can finish the year having a feeling of accomplishment. Then set aside some time to understand why you missed the mark and how you will overcome this shortfall next year. • Did you do what you said you were going to do? • Did you keep goals in mind every week of every month of the year? • What obstacles got in the way (Pandemic anyone?)

Narrow your attention and focus on those activities that will bring you the most results in these last few months. Do you run a local business? How will you make sure this is the best holiday season ever? Have you gotten lazy with your fitness routine? There is still much that can be done in setting good habits. Get out that planning calendar and set weekly goals with tasks to be completed each day that will move you toward success by year’s end.

We’ve all had a challenging year. It will feel much better come December if we can feel some sense of accomplishment about the positive things achieved in 2021.

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More than an agent— A NEIGHBOR

What makes an insurance agent special? A passion for helping others and a commitment to the community he or she serves. That is how Ashley Boyette— State Farm agent views her role. She is a small business owner and State Farm agent serving all of Effingham County.

Ashley Boyette and her team understand that their clients need to find the best and most affordable insurance and financial services possible. Specializing in all types of insurance and financial planning, they treat every customer like they would treat their own families. They let the needs of the customer guide the recommendations and advice they provide. They strive to protect families and help them plan for the future.

Ashley says, “I love this community because it is very welcoming. We

are also made up of organizations that want to help others. Whether it is children’s sports programs or the Manna House, we all come together to help each other. I am very proud to be part of this great community.”

Ashley also loves spending time with her own family. She has two little boys and loves watching them learn karate. She also loves the outdoors and even doing yard work!

If you need insurance, financial planning advice or just a friendly face, stop by Ashley Boyette’s office. You will be glad you did.

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107 Lynn Bonds Ave, Guyton , GA 272 South Columbia Avenue, Ste 110, Rincon GA

Who needs to let loose and have some fun? Welcome to Pinspiration in Pooler where you can gather with friends and family to paint, create home décor, candles, soap, gifts, holiday crafts, and SO much more. They offer individual craft projects, group events and the extremely popular paint Splatter Room.

Splatter Room

For a totally unique experience, check out the famous Jackson Pollock inspired Splatter Room, where you and your family and friends can enjoy wild paint throwing and splashing. For only $18 per person, you get a 9"× 12" canvas to splatter! You can also upgrade to a larger canvas and the glow experience, where you get to splatter under black lights and use UV neon paint. Every guest takes home their very own unique artwork—a splatter masterpiece! It’s a paint filled blast which can be booked for anything from kids parties to date nights.

The Splatter Room at Pinspiration in Pooler has been so popular that they expanded and opened a second splatter room in June. The new room is more private and the perfect option for the date night experience which includes an upgraded 16"×20' canvas, champagne and chocolates for two, and the glow upgrade with blacklights and UV neon paint.

Create Together

Any craft- any time. “My favorite feature is that every project is available anytime, which is a very different concept. You don’t need to sign up for a class or make the same craft that everyone is making. “says Raquel, the owner. “Our crafts are a springboard for guests to personalize their project to their décor.” They have crafts for both kids and adults, they even have great guy stuff. (Think etched beer steins!) Project offerings include crafts for individuals 5 to 100! Instructions are given in bite-sized steps so everyone can create something beautiful, even if you have no experience! They offer the full package! No need to eat before you arrive. They have a charcuterie board, pizza, jalapeno poppers, beer-battered pickle spears, mozzarella sticks, vegetarian egg rolls, chicken tenders, and even S’mores right at your table! Soft drinks are on hand as well as champagne, wine, beer, and mimosas to set the creative mood.

Choose from dozens of the hottest DIY projects such as acrylic pours, quote boards, over 200 guided canvas options, fiber arts, container boxes, trays, porch signs, painted and etched wine glasses, soap and candle making, signage, and many more! Check out their website to see all of the options.

The gorgeous VIP Room is available for groups and parties, such as Birthday & Anniversary Parties, Team building, Wedding Showers, Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties, Gender Reveal & Baby Showers.

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“DeWitt Insurance Agency is proud to have been a part of this county for 65 years,” says DeWayne Ladner, President of DeWitt Insurance. “We are the oldest and largest independent insurer in Effingham and continue to exemplify our founding principles–client satisfaction, personal service and proper coverage at a competitive price.”

Agency History

DeWitt Insurance was founded by Edgar A. DeWitt Sr. in 1956, and in 1978 E. Al DeWitt Jr. and his wife Lenda purchased the agency. The DeWitt’s welcomed DeWayne Ladner to the agency in 1996, which opened up the opportunity in the agency for expanding financial services. Lenda became the new president in 1997 and when she retired in 2002, she passed the torch to DeWayne as the new President and CEO. DeWayne has grown the agency through acquisitions and by adding additional agency locations in Statesboro, Georgia and Diamondhead, Mississippi, as well as co-founding Vision Financial Group with co-partners Scott Bass and Talbert Edenfield.

Customer Service is Key

Today the DeWitt Insurance Agency and Vision Financial Group are there for your insurance and financial service needs. DeWayne says, “We are an insurance and financial center with all the tools and resources you need to help you build a strong safety net utilizing home, auto, life, health insurances and retirement planning.”

At DeWitt, they have computer software and rater systems for their insurance products and services and can generate a quote almost immediately, email you documents, and do business remotely or in person. There is little to no staff turnover, in fact, multiple agents have been there 25 plus years.

As an independent agency they utilize their professional insurance associations to always provide their clients with the most appropriate options available.

Vision Financial Group

Vision Financial Group (www.visionga.com) specializes in financial planning, insurance planning, estate planning, and retirement and investment planning.

Affording a comfortable retirement remains the top financial concern for most people. Worrying about it will never achieve anything, but taking action and setting achievable goals will. More than one quarter of households would have immediate trouble paying living expenses if the primary wage earner died. Are your loved ones protected? That’s what life insurance is for and the financial planners at Vision can help you protect those who mean the most to you.

Questions about retirement, life insurance or other planning for your future? Call Vision Financial Group. They can help ensure your financial journey is taking you where you want to go.

Sixty Five Years

“We have built our agency on the decades-long relationships we’ve fostered with the families of Effingham County and throughout Georgia. Our mission is helping our friends and neighbors protect themselves and, as a result, we have built a strong reputation in our community,” says DeWayne. “We are proud our clients have done business with us for many years and have been our greatest source of referrals which has spread our business throughout the state of Georgia. We look forward to serving our community and beyond for many more years to come.”

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU

Streets & Sons Tire and Auto Repair

had a successful first year of business thanks to our wonderful customers! To show our appreciation, we offer the following SPECIALS, valid through 10/31/2021:

0 $5 OFF OIL CHANGE 0 FREE 26 POINT INSPECTION/TIRE

ROTATION WITH THE PURCHASE

OF AN OIL CHANGE

0 $79.95 FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 0 $125 AC CHECK WITH SERVICE

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Ears, Nose & Throat Associates of Savannah, PC

912.351.3030 entsavannah.com

From left, top row: Dr. Michael Zoller, Dr. Fred Daniel, Dr. Stephen Rashleigh, Dr. William Moretz; bottom row: Dr. Brad Rawlings, Michelle Yamada, PAC, Kristen Thomas, PA-C and Dr. Jennifer Miles WE SPECIALIZE IN comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for problems of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck, including treatment of allergies and sinusitis, sleep apnea, thyroid and parathyroid disease and voice and swallowing disorders. We also treat pediatric ENT patients for a variety of problems, including chronic ear infections and tonsillitis. Our skilled audiologists provide the latest in hearing-aid technology at Audiology and Hearing Aid Services. We utilize the latest ENT technologies, such as balloon sinuplasty for treatment of sinusitis, radiofrequency ablation of the tongue base for treatment of sleep apnea and endoscopic techniques for thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy.

FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR PATIENTS

we have a state-certified Ambulatory Surgery Center, are fully privileged at Savannah-area hospitals and offer early morning and Saturday appointments. We have satellite offices in Pooler, Statesboro and The Landings.

WE TREAT each patient and set of symptoms individually because we know what works best for one patient may not work best for another. We take the time to create an individualized approach to your ENT health, working to improve your conditions and quality of life. We want you to feel comfortable and confident understanding your treatment plan. Our health coach will walk you through each step of your treatment plan, surgery or other procedures to ensure you are healing and improving. www.EFFINGHAMMAGAZINE.com | October/November 2021 25