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On the Cover Reaching A Milestone……

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I think back as I write this letter, remembering what I was doing around this same time five years ago. I was like a little kid in a candy store….bouncing off the walls with excitement….I was about to send my very first publication to the printer!

It was an exciting time, I remember it well. Everyone on staff shared in the excitement, we did it as a team, each playing their own individual role, and playing it well. When that final “send” button was pushed on the computer and the pages to the very first Effingham Magazine were on the way to press, there was indeed a celebration.

Fast forward five years. I am sitting in my office. I am writing my Publisher’s Letter for our 5 Year Anniversary Issue. Wow….I feel that same excitement again….5 years!

It would be next to impossible for me to tell you what these last five years have been like. I can only try to sum it up in the shortest way possible…..”Boy, What A Ride.”

Publishing Effingham Magazine has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling things I have ever had the opportunity to do in my lifetime. I have had the fortune of meeting some of the most amazing people and sharing their stories with our community.

Effingham County is my home.

I am very proud to be a part of this community, as many of you are. I am very proud to be able to bring Julie Hales, Publisher to the people of this county a little bit about themselves, their families, friends and neighbors on the pages of each of our issues!

I want to say a special thank you to my staff, the ones who make it work!

Nothing happens without you. I want to thank all of our freelancers for the tremendous job they do with our stories. I want to thank my family for their love and support. I want to thank our advertisers who have been loyal to us throughout the years….we could not do it without you!

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CONTENTS October/November 2011

features

10 Homecoming at Georgia Pacific

Kelly Wolff returns to the plant he helped begin in 1986.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Misty DeBlasio shares her story and fight against breast cancer.

On A Mission Caleb Meyers is still in high school, yet he is already helping people around the world.

32 Lifelike Sculptings

David Salser shares his wooden creations of intricate detail.

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07 Publisher’s Thoughts 37 Dining Guide 45 Faces In Business

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Clark Byron

Clark Byron is an award-winning singer/song writer.

He, wife Elaine and daughter Sarah are newcomers to Savannah. A native New Yorker, Clark spent the last 26 years in Kansas City in various executive capacities and also did plenty of freelance writing. The Byrons moved to Savannah in November 2010 in fulfillment of a longtime dream. He is now a fulltime freelance feature and business writer whose services are much in demand. Clark is an urban history enthusiast and has a passion for all things nostalgic. He holds a doctorate in Ministry and is an avid student of Philosophy. Clark is an accomplished cook and enjoys regional and fine cuisine.

Barbara Russell

Barbara Russell is a freelance writer and photographer, and in the past she was a high school English teacher and a flight attendant. Always an avid horse person and riding instructor, she enjoys writing for equine publications and she is writing a young adult novel about horses. For several years she wrote feature stories and a history column for Effingham CloseUp, and she has been published in a variety of magazines.

Currently she enjoys writing for Independence Day Publishing. Interviewing local people and having the opportunity to retell their unique stories is her passion.

October/November 2011 Julie Hales owner/publisher sales manager julie@idpmagazines.com Todd Wood layout/design/photography todd@idpmagazines.com Lea Allen administrative assistant/circulation lea@idpmagazines.com Lane Gallegos account executive / graphic design lane@idpmagazines.com

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ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS Effingham Magazine welcomes story ideas from our readers. If you have a story idea, or photo essay you would like to share, please submit ideas and material by emailing Julie Hales at julie@idpmagazines.com All articles and photos will be reviewed by the publisher, and if the articles and accompanying photos meet the criteria of Independence Day Publishing, Inc., the person submitting the material will be contacted. Stories or ideas for stories must be submitted by email. Only feature stories and photo essays about people, places or things in Effingham County will be considered.

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Denise began her professional photography career five years ago after freelancing for several photographers.

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Katie is a freelance writer and Effingham County native who enjoys meeting new and interesting people. She earned her English degree at Georgia Southern University, and caught the travel bug while studying abroad in Costa Rica, where she received a minor in Spanish. After college, she worked briefly in Yellowstone National Park, where she enjoyed hiking and photographing the scenery and the wildlife. She is always up for visiting new places, but she loves the south and is proud to call Effingham her home.

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Georgia-Pacific Savannah River Mill Vice President of Manufacturing, Kelly Wolff.

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OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

It is estimated that the GeorgiaPacific Savannah River Mill provides more than $100 million annually to the local economy. They also put in countless hours volunteering and donating in the community.

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“I knew I was going to be back here, I just knew,” said Kelly Wolff, Vice President of Manufacturing at the Georgia-Pacific Savannah River Mill on Fort Howard Road in Rincon. After 23 years working in Oklahoma, Wisconsin and Oregon, Wolff has returned to the mill he saw built right before his eyes in 1986. At that time, it was the Fort Howard Corporation and Wolff was a paper machine supervisor.

When Wolff was here in 1986, there was very little of the City of Rincon. “Back then, Rincon was a grocery store, a gas station, a bank, a library and a few other things,” recalls Wolff. “There just wasn’t anything here. What a great community this has grown into.”

Effingham County is now listed as one of the 50 fastest growing counties in the nation.

“The school systems are so good,” said Wolff. “It’s amazing that with the explosive growth of this area, how they have been able to keep up with building schools and the quality of education at the same time.” For Wolff and his 1,200 employees, Effingham County schools are not just a source of pride; they are a place to serve. “There are a couple of different ways we partner with them,” said Carrie Thompson, Public Affairs Manager at the mill. “We work directly with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.”

Thompson described the company’s involvement in the Junior Achievement Program: “Volunteers go into the classroom and teach a segment on decision-making about finances, insurance, budgeting, and making career decisions,” she said. “A team of engineers also provide coaching for the Science Olympiad at South Effingham Middle School.” The school’s science team then goes off to compete in regional Science Olympiad events.

Employees also participate in Career Days and Math & Science Nights by talking with students about the careers they have with Georgia-Pacific. “What we’re trying to do is help people understand what kinds of jobs are out there and why the importance on certain

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Left Page: Greg Jarman taking a reading on one of the machines in the mill.

Right Page: Dinah King, United Way Vice Chair, Julie Hales, United Way Chairperson, Paul Mungin, Loaned Associate from Georga Pacific, Bonnie Dixon, United Way Area Director and Brandee Gordon, Loaned Associate from Georgia Pacific

curriculums that otherwise tend not to have the importance, so they can see the connection,” Wolff explained.

The employee volunteers from the Savannah River Mill find volunteering in the community extremely satisfying, according to Thompson. “Our employees who volunteer have a passion - they really own those things,” she said. “From the people who manage those programs to the ones who go into the classroom, they own that, they really enjoy it. It’s really unique.”

Earlier this year, Georgia-Pacific selected eight teachers nationwide from areas where it has manufacturing operations, to attend training workshops at the Keystone Center in Keystone, Colorado. Among them was Kelly Rahn, a 6th grade teacher at Effingham County Middle School. Keystone brings environmental issues and education into the classroom by providing educators with the process, skills and confidence to conduct environmental education in their own schools.

The other big community thrust for the mill is its deep commitment to the work of the United Way. In close partnership with Bonnie Dixon, Effingham County Director of the United Way of the Coastal Empire, the Georgia-Pacific mill provides two loaned associates each year. These loaned associates are employees at the mill but serve as employees of the United Way from the last week of August through November, the span of the annual United Way Campaign. Loaned associates assist with workplace campaigns, often providing much-needed leadership.

They also help to establish campaigns in workplaces where there are currently none and boost participation where it could be better.

“If you ever want to give money and you’re not sure where, you know that if you go to the United Way, it’s going to go to the right place,” Wolff said. “This community’s no different than any other. You have poverty, people who have disadvantages, and those kinds of things. If we can do anything to help those people,

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we do.”

Obviously, voluntarism is an important part of the workplace culture. “We’re lucky to have the jobs we have,” said Wolff. “This is why you see such a significant amount of employee involvement in our community.” The company estimates its employees provide somewhere in the neighborhood of 5,000 volunteer hours to the local community each year. The Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency that promotes voluntarism, sets its annual monetary value of an average volunteer hour based on information gleaned from the nonprofit community nationwide. Figures from 2010, released this year, place the approximate value of a volunteer hour at $21.36. This means that employees from the GeorgiaPacific Savannah River Mill provide an additional $107,000 in charitable giving through their volunteer services.

In his many years with the worldwide paper manufacturer, Wolff saw his company expand and change names several times because of various mergers and acquisitions. When the Savannah River Mill was constructed, it was the Fort Howard Corporation. Later, it became the Fort James Corporation and eventually, Georgia-Pacific, the name of the parent company.

In 2005, Georgia-Pacific was acquired by Koch Industries (pronounced “coke”) for an estimated $21 billion.

Today, the mill manufactures familiar brands of tissuebased products, such as Angel Soft®, Sparkle®, Vanity Fair®, Soft-n-Gentle®, Mardi Gras®, and a wide selection of awayfrom-home products for various companies. It is the largest tissue producing plant in the world. Five of the world’s 12 largest paper machines are in operation at the mill. The facility sits on a 2,200-acre site with more than 75 acres of indoor manufacturing and warehouse space under roof.

There is also a 150-acre Wildlife Habitat on the premises that provides refuge for many native species. It is certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council as a Wildlife at Work Site. The habitat serves as home to a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles, and vegetation.

The plant’s location was selected for both its proximity to the river – necessary to the manufacturing process – and its topography. The spot has a higher elevation and is less susceptible to flooding. The plant runs 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The material for paper production at the mill is recycled paper – pre and post consumer material – with a very small amount of virgin pulp for a few specific products. It recycles some 1,200 tons of paper per day, roughly the equivalent of 60 semi-truck loads. This amounts to more than 550,000 tons of waste paper diverted from the national waste stream annually.

The mill is a model of state-of-the-art technology and operational excellence, and Georgia-Pacific continues to invest millions in the Savannah River Mill facility. The shipping area boasts a 32 laser-guided-vehicle fleet. The pulp

“If you ever want to give money and you’re not sure where, you know that if you go to the United Way, it’s going to go to the right place. This community’s no different than any other. You have poverty, people who have disadvantages, and those kinds of things. If we can do anythiing to help those people, we do.” processing facility recently installed a waste paper system for competitiveness and flexibility in waste paper use.

Another investment is the Landfill Sludge Cell Closure Project that will trap gasses from organic decomposition and then siphon them off to be incinerated. According to Wolff, the parent corporation, Koch Industries, reinvests over 90 percent of its profits back into the company every year.

The Operations Excellence Safety & Reliability effort focuses on environmental health, safety, and reliability. This effort will virtually eradicate unexpected equipment failure through constant monitoring and comprehensive preventive maintenance. “Our employees do a really good job in taking this reliability effort forward,” said Wolff. “Reliability isn’t fixing things. It’s getting your operations folks to own reliability, which means the cleaning, the inspecting – the rounds they have to do to ensure we don’t have failures.”

The Safe Start program teaches employees about personal behaviors that help keep everyone safe. “It’s about selfawareness,” said Wolff. “What am I thinking? Am I frustrated?

Am I distracted? Am I rushing? Am I complacent? What’s my state of mind?” The program teaches personal behavior awareness so employees can make mental adjustments that

prevent accidents. Wolff said that recognizing distracted behavior and making the necessary adjustments is called ‘SelfTriggering.’ “It’s the hourly employees who are spearheading the efforts,” he said. “As employees apply the Safe Start principles at work, they discover they also find themselves using it behind the wheel and at home.”

Workplace safety records are commonly calculated based on a metric called the OSHA incident rate. Wolff said the current incident rate standard for paper manufacturing plants is approximately a 7 – the lower the number, the better the safety record. Wolff’s plant has achieved a safety rate of 2.1.

“But there’s nothing as good as zero,” he said.

The Georgia-Pacific Savannah River Mill is Effingham County’s largest employer with an annual payroll of approximately $107 million. Estimates are that the plant provides more than $100 million annually to the local economy.

It pays $1.4 million to the County Commissioner’s office in lieu of taxes.

“When I was first here, I took a penny and I put it in some wet concrete in the facility,” said Wolff. “I knew someday I was going to come back and find that penny, and sure enough, there it was. It was a 1986 penny, the year the mill was constructed.”

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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Story by KATHRYN TURNER Photography by DENISE GONSALES

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his October, crowds of people will be donning the color pink for breast cancer awareness month. And for Misty Deblasio, the need to raise awareness and educate people about breast cancer has never been more important.

The long-time Effingham resident was recently diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, and she wants to share her story in order to raise awareness about the disease that affects so many.

For Misty, one of the most disturbing aspects about her cancer was the fact that it went undetected by multiple mammograms.

Since cancer runs in her family, she decided to have a routine mammogram in March. “That mammogram came back fine,” she says. “Three weeks later, I was taking a shower and I felt a small lump.”

Even after a second mammogram and a needle biopsy, she was still never diagnosed with cancer. Though the doctors told her the tumor was benign and was not necessary to remove, Misty still decided to have the surgery to excise the tumor. “It was rescheduled because it was not a necessary surgery, so it was five weeks later on Memorial Day when I actually had the surgery to take out the benign tumor,” she says.

Unfortunately, after what the doctors originally deemed an “unnecessary surgery,” Misty learned that she had been misdiagnosed.

Immediately after the surgery, the doctor confirmed what she feared all along. She had breast cancer. “When I was told, I wasn’t

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surprised,” says Misty. “It goes back to that intuition- that just knowing your body.”

From a diagnosis of a benign tumor to breast cancer was certainly bad news, but the news became even worse when five of the six lymph nodes they tested came back positive for cancer. Misty had stage three breast cancer, but her sole focus was getting well. “I was just ready to find out my options,” she says. “I was like, ‘let’s do this. I’ve got cancer. Let’s get it out.” And she has kept that proactive attitude ever since she was diagnosed.

Without hesitation, she underwent a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction.

Unlike many women, Misty chooses to see the positive aspect of her breast reconstruction.

Her attitude is infectious, and her sense of humor is evident as she speaks of her surgery: “I always wanted a breast reduction and insurance wouldn’t pay for it,” she says with a laugh.

Within two days of a double mastectomy, Misty says she was out having fun shopping for clothes. “I love my new size,” she beams.

She has already gone through two months of chemotherapy, and still Misty maintains that the treatment isn’t as bad as most people think. “They’ve got it down to a science now,” she says. “They let you know pretty much day by day what’s going to happen- what day you’re going to lose your hair, how you’re going to feel. So I was well prepared.”

In fact, she was so well prepared that she had no interest in sitting around waiting for the day her hair would fall out. She decided she was going to make the most of the situation,

Misty DeBlasio as radiant as ever.

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“There are a lot of people with my condition that say, ‘Oh, when I get better, I’m going to do this.’ Don’t wait ‘til you’re getting better! Go do it now. LIVE NOW!.” and so she made a fun photo shoot out of her new “haircut.”

With her stylist, Emily Pippin, and fellow photographer, Denise Gonsales, she says she had a blast making a photo shoot out of shaving her head. She got a full Mohawk with pink feathers and wild makeup to match her funky new style. “We did a photo shoot out of it, and it was so much fun,” she says with a grin. “It didn’t bother me to lose all my hair.” Her glass-half-full outlook is extremely moving.

She says bearing her bald head allows others to approach her and talk about their cancer stories and their loved ones. Just knowing that there are others out there who are going through the same thing is always comforting. As she sits telling her story with her scarf tied around her head, Misty radiates positivity and confidence.

Remarkably, she says she has not even cried since her diagnosis. She says this is because she has claimed Phillippians 4:7 as her new life verse. Before her diagnosis, cancer was one of her worst fears, but to her surprise, she was very peaceful and accepting of her diagnosis. She says she knows that Peace is very real, and her church family at Countryside Baptist Church also exudes this same positive outlook.

“Cancer, for me, is more about living than dying,” she states.

Misty says that her faith has remained strong throughout her ordeal and that the support she has received has been

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tremendous.

She says her husband of nearly 29 years, George “Rusty” DeBlasio, has been her biggest supporter of all. From rearranging his work schedule to cooking, cleaning, and taking her to treatments, he has been by her side the whole time.

As a local real estate agent for Heidt Burns Real Estate Consultants and a photographer, Misty is a well known member of the community, and she wants to thank everyone for their amazing outpouring of kindness and support. From cooking meals to helping with yard work, she says her friends, neighbors and people in the community have helped her so much.

She laughs as she tells about a random post she put up on facebook about one of her cravings for macaroni and cheese.

“I must have had 80 comments on facebook, and about four people made macaroni and cheese and brought it over, and other people were sending me recipes,” she says. “The support is phenomenal.”

Misty says one of the best means of cancer support has come from a local all-volunteer organization called Hope for Savannah. Started by Kim Osborne, Hope for Savannah’s mission is to provide hope and comfort to cancer patients and their families through an intentional outreach driven by their web site and support programs.

Hope for Savannah partners with many local businesses here

OPPOSITE PAGE AND PHOTO LEFT THIS PAGE: Misty getting her head painted before the big football game between Effingham and South Effingham, compliments of artist Morgan Webb. TOP RIGHT THIS PAGE: Misty’s Mohawk and pink feathers compliments of Emily Pippin of Studio 21 Salon.

in Effingham to assist those battling cancer and their families.

Studio 21, Morgan Webb, The Donut Shop, Secret Sisters, Jill Allen Designs, The Great Inflate, Savannah Christian Church, and All Around Custom Design and Improvements have all contributed to the cause.

In November, Hope for Savannah is doing an online auction for Christmas gifts for families battling cancer. “We are looking for anything people might want to give as gifts,” say spokeswoman Kim Osborne. Anyone who wants to donate can post on Hope for Savannah’s facebook page or contact Osborne

by October 31st, and all price ranges of gifts are accepted.

Misty says these support groups and volunteer organizations can make all the difference. She says the simple acts of bringing a meal to someone so they don’t have to cook or offering a ride to the doctor’s office can be a much needed relief.

She still has more chemotherapy and radiation to endure, but Misty’s positive attitude seems strong enough to carry her through anything. “I think that all humanity needs to be reminded that we don’t have tomorrow anyway,” she says.

“There are a lot of people with my condition that say, ‘Oh, when I get better, I’m going to do this.’ Don’t wait ‘til you getting better! Go do it now. LIVE NOW!” One of the most important pieces of advice Misty can

give is for women to get routine mammograms, and just as importantly, to do their breast self exams.

Misty likes to emphasize that breast cancer is something that she is living with, not something she’s dying with. She continues to live the same she always has, and is enthusiastically looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild.

Another piece of advice she gives to those battling cancer?

“On your worst days when you can’t do anything but lie in bed, count your blessings. Count them every day,” she says. “There really is always somebody going through something so much worse.”

Misty Deblasio’s ordeal is one that so many women go through, and her courage is the courage of countless women battling breast cancer. Her bravery and grace are a testimony to her character, but she is not fighting this battle alone. With any luck, this October will bring more awareness and encourage more community support in the fight against breast cancer.

To volunteer for Hope for Savannah or to make donations for those battling breast cancer in our area, go to HopeforSavannah. com or like Hope for Savannah on facebook.

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ifteen year old Caleb Meyers, a student at Effingham Christian School, was a recent participant on a mission trip to Nigeria. Fifteen may seem young to travel to a country in Africa, whose civilization seems uncivilized to us, but Caleb was willing to make the sacrifice to help others. And, he found that although the people of Nigeria live in a culture that is radically different from ours, that many of the people are very much the same.

The mission trip was organized by Ephesus Church in Rincon in partnership with a Texas organization called H.E.L.P. (health, education, and literacy providers) whose goal is to help the people of Nigeria.

H.E.L.P. has established a long term relationship with the people of Nigeria, and they have built an orphanage, a clinic and a school there.

Being part of the mission trip would cost Caleb about $3,000. He earned half of that amount by mowing grass, babysitting and refereeing soccer games for the Savannah Celtic League. “Caleb told me that he would give up his birthday and Christmas presents and summer camp just so he could go on the mission trip,” said his mother, Christina, whose pride in her son is obvious. “He was willing to sacrifice all these things.”

Was she worried about her son making the trip? At first she was, but “I just trusted that God would take care of him,” she said. “We’re called to spread the gospel, and I knew my son was doing this.”

Nine people went on the mission trip, and all were adults except for Caleb and another teen, Will Joyner.

Caleb’s pastor and Bible teacher at Effingham Christian School, Nick Kennicott, was also part of the team.

Before going on the mission, Caleb didn’t know what to expect, but he did know what he wanted to do. “I just really like to go and help people,” he said. He also knew that Nigeria was not the safest place to travel to. A few weeks before he left, Islamist militants had bombed the UN in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, where 21 were killed

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Pastor and Bible teacher at Effingham Christian School, Nick Kennicott and Caleb Meyers.

and 73 were injured. Abuja is located in the northeast part the country, but Caleb’s mission field would be in a different, and hopefully safer, part of the country, far to the southwest.

Traveling to Nigeria would be a test of endurance, but Caleb did not complain about the travel, which took two days. Fifteen hours of flying took him from Savannah to Dulles, to Frankfurt and finally to Nigeria. They spent the first night in the capital, and the next day the nine of them packed into a van to drive to the H.E.L.P. Care Center. “The roads were so bad that we could only go about 35 miles an hour, and the trip took seven hours,” said Caleb. “It was very cramped and very bumpy!”

Once they were in Nigeria, they spent six days in the actual mission field. The first part of their stay was at a H.E.L.P. guest house that was close to the mission’s orphanage which currently houses 29 boys, and will be opening a girl’s orphanage.

Caleb’s main involvement while on the mission was in sport ministry. The orphanage held a sports camp, and Caleb taught the boys how to play American football. That proved to be a bit difficult since there was a language barrier. English is the official language of Nigeria, but very few people outside of the cities speak it, and those who do, don’t speak it very well. Many different languages are spoken in the country, and interpreters are a vital part of the mission group. “They (the boys at the orphanage) had never even seen a football,” said Caleb, and he laughed as he recounted how he tried to communicate with the boys when there wasn’t an interpreter present. “I really enjoyed my time there because I was able to spread the gospel through something that I like to do – in sports,” said Caleb.

So how is the gospel spread through sports? They would get a crowd together for a sports camp, have fun and build relationships. That would give them the opportunity to

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introduce the gospel. For instance, said Caleb, “We’d tell them that God has blessed us with this body so we can play sports,” and that would open the door for discussion.

Many Nigerian children have begun attending the mission’s Good Shepherd Primary School, and some walk 5-6 miles a day just to get there. In the school they feel safe, but getting there can be dangerous. Picture this: children walking to school in a group, and the oldest boy, who may only be eight years old, carries a “cutless” which is like a machete. Why the “cutless?”

– to fight off wild animals….and Muslim extremists whose goal is to eliminate Christians and those who do not follow the strict Muslim laws. To them, western education is a sin. I was told by Pastor Nick Kennicott that radical Muslims want to kill Christians, and that they have entered churches and killed the pastors in front of their congregations, and that they would not hesitate to kill children on their way to school.

Twice while he was there, Caleb and some of the missionaries traveled to camps in the “bush” country, where they stayed overnight in primitive conditions.

The “bush” people are nomadic tribes, and they have probably never seen a white man. They raise cattle and live simple lives. They live in mud huts with straw roofs, and they have no electricity or plumbing. They have little clothing, and they drink from rivers, walking barefoot three to ten miles a day just to get water. Herding cattle is the main task for the boys in the tribes, and they may walk up to 50 miles away to graze their cattle, and this responsibility may be given to a boy as young as eight ears old.

Caleb and other missionaries spent one night in the Tiv camp where the people lived in mud huts in the middle of the woods. There was no running water, no bathrooms, and

no guest house, but this didn’t bother Caleb –“It was just like camping to me,” he said, and they were prepared. The missionaries carried tents and camping gear with them, and plenty of bags of filtered water.

One of the camps did have a guest house, but it had very few amenities. There was no running water and no bathroom, but there was a roof over their heads.

Caleb said that before leaving on the trip his expectations were that things in Nigeria would be “radically different,” and his trips to the “bush” proved him right. But that was true only in the way they live. He got to know the people. “They’re like us,” he said. “and they’re very hospitable.”

One woman, Emanuela, tried to be like a second mother to Caleb. She insisted that Caleb get a “shower,” and she heated water for his shower - in a tea kettle – so the shower was more like a sponge bath, but I’m sure he was refreshed. She also told him she did not like the music he was listening to on his IPod, and she gave him a CD from the late 90’s. “I still have the CD,” said Caleb, indicating that he appreciated her kindness, even if he didn’t like the music. But she did one thing he did not appreciate – “She made me eat all my supper!” Why would that upset him? “She took my water away. I don’t know why, and the food was very spicy!” He adamantly described it as, “THE WORST FOOD IN THE WORLD! It was pounded yams that had the consistency of Play Dough, and you made sort of a spoon out of it and dipped it into spicy red stew,” he said.

Caleb’s a quiet easy-going guy, but the unpleasant memory of having to eat that spicy red stew and pounded Play Dough yams made him raise his voice a notch – good naturedly of course!

On a lighter note, Caleb said that many of the people of Nigeria had never seen a white man. When they would drive through the cities the little kids would yell, “oweebo,” which means “peeled skin”. They thought that people with white skin had been born with black skin and that the black skin had peeled off! “They were very curious, and they would run up to you and want to feel your skin,” said Caleb, who had been warned about “oweebo.” But he seemed to think it was a fun way to interact with the kids.

“I definitely learned to appreciate what we have here,” said Caleb, “and how easy we have it, and how much we take for granted. For instance, we’d see them living in these houses made of planks of wood, and a roof made out of straw or sheet metal, or just plastic. They don’t have electricity. They don’t have water or plumbing. Some of them don’t have cars – they have to walk everywhere. They don’t have a lot of money.

I’d see all these things, and I’d think, ‘Oh they’re in poverty, they’re sad.’ I felt sad for them being in poverty, but after I thought about it, it kind of hit me that this is just life for them, and they don’t really know what it’s like to live in our kind of state. I might even consider that a blessing,” he said.

Next September Caleb is planning on going back to Nigeria. His father, Tris, is planning on going with him, and they have already begun raising the money for their trip. I’m sure their trip will be a blessing for them and for the people that they will interact with.

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Carving His Niche • Story by KATHRYN TURNER Photos by TODD WOOD •

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or David Salser, the need to create is incessant. The Rincon resident is a human resource manager by day, but when he gets home, he is constantly doing what he loves best- carving blocks of wood into art.

As he sits to talk about his artwork, it is easy to see that this prolific artist has been carving for years. A small army of wooden figures is displayed on the table before him. From a small cardinal detailed to the last feather to the more roughly hewn folk art characters, Salser certainly has been busy.

He was born and raised in West Virginia, where his creative journey began by learning the art of whittling.

“As far as the carving, I actually started in Boy Scouts in junior high,” Salser says.

Ever since then, he has been transforming pieces of wood into art.

His interest in carving was heightened when his wife, Mary Lee, got him an internship at a carving school in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The carving school is called “Horsin Around,” and it is the

only carousel carving school in America. “It’s by a retired art teacher named Bud Ellis,” he explains. “He has a school where he gets the wood and he helps you design your piece and you make it from start to finish.”

Salser got the inspiration for his masterpiece, a giant giraffe fit for any carousel, at the “Horsin Around” carving school. “That’s when I started on the giraffe,” he says. “I worked on the giraffe, quite honestly, for a number of years.” And his hard work shows. The details in the craftsmanship on his carousel giraffe are exquisite.

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is meticulously painted, and the carving itself is crafted with amazing attention to detail. Down to the last eyelash, Salser’s masterpiece is a true work of art.

In addition to the giant giraffe, Salser also has an assortment of other carouselsized animals in different stages of the carving process in his garage. A horse, a mountain lion, and an elephant also reside in his garage, which doubles as a workshop for his hobby.

These carousel animals are Salser’s passion. For him, there is something fascinating about a carousel that attracts people of all ages.

“It doesn’t matter what age you are; a carousel- it just takes you back,” he says. “There’s something magical about a carousel. Small children to great grandmothers and grandfathers - everybody loves a carousel.”

Working with Bud Ellis really encouraged Salser’s passion for bringing carousels to the community. “He gets local sponsors for each figure, and they put it up in a town or a city and they have an operating carousel again,” he explains. “So that’s what I want to do here.”

Bud Ellis has done three carousels in the Chattanooga area, with one on the river front that Salser says is just fantastic. These carousels are not only works of art done by members of the community, but they are a huge attraction for the area. And, they have the potential to generate money and boost tourism as well.

Salser is somewhat of a savant when it comes to carousels. His extensive knowledge of their history and construction is impressive.

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The many wood carving creations of David Salser.

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When he talks about the history and the artistry of carousels, his passion is almost tangible.

“There were five or six thousand carousels at one time in the United States from the late 1800’s to the 1930’s,” he says. “Every small town and every major city had a carousel.”

And nothing would please David Salser more than reviving that tradition and having an operating carousel in his own community.

Modern carousel pieces can generate $3,000 to $15,000, but Salser says that is nothing compared to the older pieces that have survived. “The antique ones go from $25,000 to $150,000 a piece,” he says. “They’re art, and they’re highly valued as collector pieces.”

But despite the fact that creating carousel pieces can be an extremely lucrative business, Salser has no interest in making a profit on his creations. As far as his numerous smaller wooden carvings, he gives them as gifts. And, when it comes to the carousel sized creations in his garage, all he wants is to see them being used and enjoyed on an operating carousel.

“I really don’t have an interest in selling,” says Salser. “I’ve given most of the small things away.” Recently, he has been working more on small wooden nativity pieces or handcrafted ornaments, which he gives away at Christmastime.

For him, just the act of carving brings him a sense of relief and accomplishment that money can’t buy. “I find it a great stress reliever,” he says. He seldom watches television without working on a carving, and he can transform one block of wood into a complete ornament or figurine in about two hours. “Why waste hours just watching television? When I watch TV, I try to carve,” says Salser.

As he takes his tools out to show how each notch or cut is made, Salser demonstrates how intricate details are etched into the wood’s surface. He has nearly 300 different knives and chisels alone. The razor sharp tools require intense focus, and even though he has a Kevlar glove to protect him against cuts and scrapes, it doesn’t protect against punctures, so he is extremely cautious while carving.

He averages three or four hours a night carving on most weekdays, and he spends eight to twelve hours every weekend on his beloved hobby. Incredibly, however, he has still found the time to take up leatherwork and instrument making as well.

One the table along with the various ornaments and carved wooden figures are three fully functioning dulcimers, all made

by Salser, which he took an interest in making because his wife, Mary Lee, enjoys playing that particular instrument!

“Carving is an art form,” Salser reiterates. And he wants to share his love for carving and creating works of art with people in the community. “I would like to generate interest in forming a carving club in Effingham County,” he says. “If anyone has an interest, I would love people to contact me.”

Whether it’s carving carousel pieces, ornaments, instruments or even leatherwork, David Salser is a craftsman whose dearest passion is sharing his creations with the community. And hopefully someday soon, Effingham residents will see a carousel comprised of pieces by Salser and other local artisans.

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EFFINGHAM WEDDINGS Preserve Those Memories

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Encase the upper most layer securely in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Beware of using foil alone as it can leave the cake with a nasty, metallic taste. Store the cake in the back of the freezer where the temperature remains constant so the cake will retain its original flavor.

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Flowers can be dried, turned into potpourri or individually pressed within the pages of a book. To properly preserve a bouquet, don’t delay, begin the drying process before leaving on your honeymoon.

Turn the bouquet upside down and hang it in a dry, dark place for about two weeks. By that time it should be completely dried out and ready to decorate a wall or shelf.

To make potpourri, remove fresh petals and place in a bowl out of sunlight, for about 2-3 weeks. After the petals are dry, add a drop

or two of floral-scented potpourri oil.

Pressed flowers or just the petals can be used to adorn the pages of a wedding album, placed in a picture frame or used on stationery.

Cut fresh flowers close to the base and place them inside a folded piece of wax paper. Then, place it all within the pages of a heavy book. Check back in two weeks.

The Wedding Gown

Time is especially important when handling your dress after the wedding. Take the garment to the dry cleaners as soon as possible, no longer than one month after the ceremony, so stains can be removed. If you wait, the stains may adhere permanently to the material.

Inquire how the dress will be handled and packed. The gown should be cleaned individually and turned inside-out to avoid harm to the beading and embroidery. Stains should be treated by hand. Some stains, such as sugar, cannot be dissolved by most dry cleaning fluid, so check into this, if necessary.

The best storage option would be a acid-free box with acid-free tissue paper. The window of the box should be acetate, which is also acid-free, rather than plastic. Glue, metal and rubber parts in the headpiece can produce brown stains on the dress, so request it be stored in a separate box. You can ask to see the gown before it’s packed away to inspect it for problems. If you choose to do your own wrapping, remove all padding from the shoulders or bust. Wrap the garment in a clean white sheet or piece of muslin.

All gowns, whether they are prepared professionally or wrapped by you, should be laid flat, not hung, in a dry area with a constant temperature. Attics or basements may not be a good idea, as they can be too hot or too damp. It’s also a good idea to check the dress once a year, for any damage or stains.

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Effingham Christian School Wiley’s Home Center Wiley’s Home Center Face: Wiley and Detra Thomas GeoVista Credit Union Gnann’s Fix-It Role: Co-Owners Edward Jones Investments SeRviceS: For 25 years, Wiley’s Home New Life Flowers & Gifts Center in Rincon has been ‘Helping to Make Your House a Home.’ Founder Wiley Green Gables Antiques & Gifts Thomas, a lifelong resident of Effingham United Way County, launched the enterprise in 1987. Together with daughter Detra, the company’s Rincon Recovery Resources, LLC Co-owner and President, Wiley is still an

Hospice Savannah, Inc. active co-owner.

We often hear customers say there is not Effingham Magazine a store like this anywhere in the area that Horton’s Deer Processing and Taxidermy carries the quality of furniture for the price.

Burns Insurance Associates Along with furniture priced from the meLIFE, Inc. / Second LIFE dium to high category, Detra adds, “Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and Studio 21 same day delivery.”

Wiley’s carries over 150 brands of Savannah Speech and Hearing Center furniture, appliances, bedding and floor Kristin Brown / CEntury 21 Fox Properties coverings. Popular brands such as Flexsteel, Hooker, Bassett, Vaughn Bassett, Liberty, Low Country Baseball and Fast Pitch Softball Academy Riverside, Serta, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire Dewitt Insurance Agency and Samsung make up their impressive inventory. The store has over 35,000 squareThe Salon at McCall Plaza feet of display and warehouse area.

Glaze / Milano Designer Apparel Another unique feature of Wiley’s is that the floor set changes all the time because the Von Sauna Salon products are sold right off the floor. What Parkway Center For Cosmetic Dentistry you see is exactly what you get. “We’re not International Mortgage a high-pressure sales,” said Detra. “We let you roam. We like to be available if you need Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty anything.”

Bella Sole Tanning Studio Wiley’s is a popular place to buy appliances. The store actually has an onsite

Richard A. TAYLOR, DMD technician, Jimmy Wilson. For over 20 Wilson has provided expert appliance RARE EARTH NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE years, MANAGEMENT service. “A lot of people buy appliances from CITY OF RINCON us because of Jimmy,” said Detra. Wilson’s Savannah Technical College 20-year tenure is characteristic of most store employees. “We have very little turnover,” Medicap Pharmacy said Detra.

The Loft Cafe Wiley’s offers immediate delivery, 12month no-interest financing with approved Secret Sisters, LLC credit, and in-store financing with approved Harold’s Auto Paint & Body Shop credit, and superior service after the sale.

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Effingham ChriStian SChool Face: Ted Trainor Role: Headmaster SeRviceS: “I feel like the school is kind of a

sleeping giant,” said Ted Trainor, Headmaster. “There’s a great community of families here who are like-minded in making sure their children have exceptional character training, academic preparation and spiritual mentoring.” ECS provides all these things from pre-K through grade 12.

Founded by members of Ephesus Church, an independent congregation in Rincon that identifies itself as Evangelical, Reformed and Baptist, the school claims no denominational affiliation. There are over 30 churches represented among the school’s 110 students.

ECS is unique in that it provides a classical Christian education. The most common subjects are taught to the highest standards.

Latin is taught from pre-K through 8th grade.

The teaching philosophy is a continuation of the classical education tradition of the past few centuries- a tradition long ago lost in modern education. The school focuses on three primary goals: Teach children how to learn, how to think critically and how to express ideas cogently. “These are the skills that were traditionally taught as means to sharpen the thinking skills of students,” said Trainor.

Maturity is the standard at ECS. “Discipleship is the educational model at ECS,” said Trainor. Students receive formal training in Logic, Rhetoric, Latin and New Testament Greek. All of this is built on a foundation of a biblical worldview. “The laws that govern science and math hold true because Christ holds all things together,” Trainor explained, referencing Colossians 1:17.

The curriculum is taught in the context of history, identifying God’s providential governing of time and man’s discovery of ideas.

All ideas and subjects are viewed through the lens of Scripture to assess their compatibility with God’s standards and principles. ECS provides classical, logical, biblical education.

Effingham Christian School 226 Goshen Road Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-3327 www.effinghamchristian.org

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Wiley’s Home Center Face: Wiley and Detra Thomas Role: Co-Owners SeRviceS: For 25 years, Wiley’s Home

Center in Rincon has been ‘Helping to Make Your House a Home.’ Founder Wiley Thomas, a lifelong resident of Effingham County, launched the enterprise in 1987. Together with daughter Detra, the company’s Co-owner and President, Wiley is still an active co-owner.

We often hear customers say there is not a store like this anywhere in the area that carries the quality of furniture for the price.

Along with furniture priced from the medium to high category, Detra adds, “Our goal is to provide excellent customer service and same day delivery.”

Wiley’s carries over 150 brands of furniture, appliances, bedding and floor coverings. Popular brands such as Flexsteel, Hooker, Bassett, Vaughn Bassett, Liberty, Riverside, Serta, Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire and Samsung make up their impressive inventory. The store has over 35,000 squarefeet of display and warehouse area.

Another unique feature of Wiley’s is that the floor set changes all the time because the products are sold right off the floor. What you see is exactly what you get. “We’re not a high-pressure sales,” said Detra. “We let you roam. We like to be available if you need anything.”

Wiley’s is a popular place to buy appliances. The store actually has an onsite technician, Jimmy Wilson. For over 20 years, Wilson has provided expert appliance service. “A lot of people buy appliances from us because of Jimmy,” said Detra. Wilson’s 20-year tenure is characteristic of most store employees. “We have very little turnover,” said Detra.

Wiley’s offers immediate delivery, 12month no-interest financing with approved credit, and in-store financing with approved credit, and superior service after the sale.

Wiley’s Home Center 1202 North Columba Ave. Rincon, GA 31326

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Geo Vista Credit Union Face: Wanda Howell Role: Manager SeRviceS: “Our Credit Union offers lower

fees and lower rates,” said Wanda Howell, Manager at GeoVista’s Rincon office. “A credit union is owned by its members,” she said. “Gains from fees and rates go back to the members.” Banks are owned by stockholders who reap the profits.

GeoVista specializes in products and services for the individual. It does not offer business banking. You’ll find the same kinds of services a bank offers including many checking and savings programs, auto and mortgage loans, CDs, Visa Cards and more, but with much more reasonable terms.

There is a variety of free checking products. Student’s accounts for customers ages 13 to 23 and Senior Accounts for customers age 50 and over, offer special features suited to their unique needs. GeoVista also offers online banking and bill pay service.

Auto loans, including features such as Automotive Premium Value Protection, are offered. APVP gives car buyers the option of adding a quality extended warrantee at considerable savings and financing it in the loan. Another option is Guaranteed Auto Protection Plus. GAPP covers the difference between the actual cash value of your vehicle and the loan balance if the vehicle is totaled in an accident.

GeoVista has a variety of savings accounts that pay competitive interest rates with many convenient features like direct deposit and payroll deduction to make saving even easier. There are also several choices in Certificates of Deposit.

There are also several Visa credit card choices, featuring conventional and secured cards. Secured cards offer customers the opportunity to obtain a Visa Card by depositing cash into an account to cover purchases-a great way to establish or rebuilding credit.

Geo Vista Credit Union 271 Columbia Ave., Hwy 21 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-4008 www.geovistacu.com

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Gnann’s FIx-It Face: Clarence Gnann Role: Owner SeRviceS: Founded in 1964 by Bowers

Gnann Jr., Gnann’s Fix-It Shop repaired lamps and small home appliances. As we all know, times have long since changed. Now, in our throwaway society, people don’t try to repair such things anymore. Service shops like these rapidly disappeared.

Gnann’s Fix-It Shop was able to change with the times. The company has grown considerably in its 47-year history. Brothers Clarence and Charlie Gnann now run the family business that their father started so long ago. The shop employs eight and specializes in the sale and repair of lawn equipment and ATVs. It is the oldest and most complete establishment of its kind in the area.

Sales and service are what Gnann’s is all about. You’ll find the most courteous and experienced staff to assist you. “You’re going to find knowledgeable people to deal with,” said Clarence. “We will help you with your problem and walk you through whatever you might need.” Stocking the most complete parts inventory around, Gnann’s will fit you with the right part or equipment to do the repair and offer tips on how to fix it yourself.

If you’d prefer, the fix-it shop will perform an expert repair for you.

Gnann’s is the place to purchase your next lawn care machine or that ATV you’ve had your eye on. “People assume that the big chain stores are cheaper than us, but not necessarily,” said Clarence. “We can be very competitive if people just give us the chance.

We handle our own warranty work. Shopping with us guarantees great products and quality service with no need for searching for repair work. So often, people just assume that the big stores are cheaper and don’t even give us a shot. We can be very competitive with the big stores.”

Gnann’s Fix-It

1015 South Laurel St. Springfield, GA 31329

(912) 754-3745 www.gnannsfixitshop.com

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Edward JonEs invEstmEnts Face: Frank Bevenour Role: Financial Advisor, AAMS SeRviceS: About the business: Frank

Bevenour prides himself on his open-door, hometown approach to the investment business. The glamour of Wall Street doesn’t appeal to him – he’d rather be taking care of clients in Effiingham County.

“Nobody ever gets a call center when they call here,” said the amiable Bevenour, whose right hand is the equally friendly Kim Riggs, his office manager. “They’ll never have to punch a button to get to somebody and they can walk in the front door.”

Bevenour, who took over the Rincon Edward Jones office in 2007, has a similar commonsense approach to investing. He understands that people are unnerved by uncertainty about the economy and the confusing array of financial products. He likes to work with clients to determine their goals and advise them, creating a productive, personal partnership.

“My philosophy is: Find somebody you’re comfortable doing business with, that you feel gives you good advice, and work with them. And ultimately you’ll do better than if you do it by yourself,” he said. He also counsels investors to ride out fluctuations in the market to optimize results for their longterm goals.

Bevenour, who’s been with Edward Jones for six years, believes Rincon is a good fit.

He comes from a similar background as many of the people here, and says this is an area with a lot of promise.

“Effingham County, in general, has great potential for growth, and from a business standpoint, that’s fantastic,” he said.

“There’s such an upside in Effingham County.

When it starts moving again, it’s going to be a great train to be on.”

Edward Jones

800 Towne Park, Suite 300 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-2694 www.edwardjones.com

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New LiFe FLowers & GiFts Face: Stephanie Long Role: Owner SeRviceS: Stephanie Long is the owner of

New Life Flowers & Gifts in Rincon. Over the past 27 years, the shop has grown with the county and now serves thousands of customers.

Weddings are a New Life specialty. “No wedding is too large or too small for us to handle,” she said. And Stephanie has a unique take on service after the sale. She calls it her Doghouse Specials. “We have a lot of men who stay in the doghouse,” she joked.

“I really don’t want the men to be good because I’d go out of business.”

Stephanie and her designers stay up on the latest trends. “We go to training seminars three to six times a year.” New Life was voted Best Florist in the 2010 Best of Effingham contest. Their new slogan is, “We make the ordinary extraordinary.”

The shop specializes in large commercial accounts, schools and churches. “I’m out at one of my largest clients for three solid weeks at Christmas,” said Stephanie.

“We put up about 40 Christmas trees each year there and 200 wreaths.” These large commercial projects require additional staff to complete. Stephanie also does many largescale silk flower projects for her commercial accounts.

New Life helps make gift giving easy, as easy as picking up the phone to have flowers or a gift delivered. The gift shop in the store is full of amazing treasures like holiday ornaments and gifts, silver serve ware for weddings, Woodwick Candles, Willow Tree figurines, devotional books, plush animals, monogrammed items and an entire Georgia Bulldog section.

New Life Flowers & Gifts invites everyone to attend their Christmas Open House, November 11 & 12, Friday from 4-8 and Saturday 10-4. Celebrated Christmas character ‘Elf on the Shelf’ will appear in person.

“No sale is ever final until we know the customer is happy.” That’s Stephanie’s pledge.

New Life Flowers & Gifts 159 Commercial Drive Rincon, GA 31326

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Green GAbles Antiques & Gifts Face: Candy Warren Role: Owner SeRviceS: Green Gables Antiques & Gifts is

Guyton’s treasure-trove of amazing things.

Now in its new location at 200 Central Ave. in downtown Guyton, the store has expanded considerably, with a much wider selection to help you broaden your gift horizons.

Shop owner Candy Warren has grown her already impressive product offering. Green Gables now carries an even wider variety gifts, shoes, handbags, scarves, and other women’s fashion items. “We carry clothing and accessories, kitchen items, wallets, antique furniture, lamps, and organic soaps and salts,” said Candy. Famous brands such as Mud Pie, Lindsay Phillips, Byrd Cookies, and Tyler Candles are always available, whether looking for just the right thing for someone special or a well-deserved treat for you.

The expanded space also provides more room for men’s gifts. “When you have a gift shop, it’s hard to find gifts for men,” said Candy. There are University of Georgia Tervis Tumblers, pillows, throws, and duffle bags - essential to great Bulldog tailgating.

We also carry Georgia Southern collegiate items as well.

For the sportsman in your life, the shop carries Mossy Oak duffle bags, Real Tree Tervis Tumblers, canvas ware, and more.

Plus, the shop offers monogramming on all items. “Drink Koozies, baseball caps and other items are inexpensive gifts that you can personalize,” said Candy.

With the holidays coming, Candy has stocked up an amazing selection of specialty Christmas ornaments and gifts. Handmade jewelry, toddler aprons and infant bibs that can be monogrammed, are offered year-round but are particularly popular for holiday giving.

Candi wants everyone to know that Green Gables Antiques & Gifts will hold a Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 12.

Come and see the new location and expanded selection. Our hours are Tues-Thurs 11-5:30, Friday 11-6 and Saturday 11-4. Great gift ideas will abound!

Green Gables Antiques & Gifts 200 Central Ave., Guyton, GA 31312

(912) 433-0053

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UniTed WAy Face: Bonnie Dixon Role: Area Director SeRviceS: Through partnerships, long-term planning and wise investment of donor contributions, United Way supports community programs within 4 priority issue areas: Education & Youth Development, Health & Wellness, Economic Independence and Basic Human Needs.

The Mission: To Improve Lives by Mobilizing the Caring Power of the Community!

What does that mean?

Improve Lives – Throughout a 4 county area (Chatham, Bryan, Effingham and Liberty), we support over 120 community programs.

Mobilize Caring Power – Whether you are an individual, a business or a government entity, supporting United Way gives you visibility as a good citizen/business/ corporation and provides recognition of your organization as a leader in building a better community.

What exactly does United Way do and what difference does it make?

We connect the human service resources of the community to those most in need.

What can we do to better our community for the good of all people?

There are many ways to get involved in our community.

Give. The workplace campaign is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in our community. You can make a direct contribution, as well.

Advocate. Advocacy is about more than signing petitions or writing letters to elected officials. It’s about understanding the issues, speaking up, and promoting them to your family, friends and neighbors. United Way needs people like you who are passionate about education and youth development, health and wellness, and economic independence.

Volunteer. Give an hour. Give a Saturday.

Give your best. We all have special talents. Whether it’s mentoring a child, helping to stock shelves in a food pantry or helping to develop an adult literacy program, there are many volunteer options available every day.

United Way

711 Zitterour Road Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-5300 www.uwce.com

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RinCon ReCoveRy ResouRCes, LLC Face: Anisa Grantham Role: Owner SeRviceS: Anisa Grantham opened Rincon

Recovery Resources, LLC in January 2006 to provide a variety of psychological, emotional and addiction counseling. She is a master’s level Licensed Professional Counselor, a Certified Addictions Counselor, and a Licensed Bariatric Educator.

Rincon Recovery Resources is a licensed substance abuse treatment program. It is staffed by one full-time and one part-time counselor. The service utilizes group therapy for substance abuse and is the only DUI offender treatment program in Rincon. Anisa is a clinical evaluator for DUI offenders and evaluations are now mandated for offenders in Georgia.

It is said of addictions that if you haven’t been there, you don’t know what it’s like.

Anisa dealt with her own alcohol and food addictions. She underwent gastric bypass surgery. She addressed the causes of her addictions. Anisa changed her relationship with food. She has worked in the field of substance abuse since 1990. “Because I started my career on the other side of the desk I know what it takes to pick up the phone and call somebody and ask for help,” she said.

Now, Anisa is the only certified addictions counselor in the area that provides food addiction and bariatric counseling in addition to her other therapeutic services. She received the Bariatric Support Centers International 2010 Licensee of the Year Award.

Other services include substance abuse recovery, and counseling services for grief and loss, trauma, and depression. She offers counceling for individuals and couples. “It is my life experience that has created the passion for what I do,” said Anisa. “If people are tired of living in their problems and they’re ready for some solutions, that’s what Rincon Recovery offers. I consider myself a solutions-based counselor.”

Rincon Recovery Resources, LLC

613 Towne Park Dr. West, Suite 103 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-0918 www.rinconrecovery.com

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HoSpIce SavannaH, Inc. Face: Barbara Moss, MSW Role: Full Circle Bereavement Counselor SeRviceS: As a bereavement counselor with

Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle, Barbara Moss feels it is important to give back to the community she now calls home. A resident of Rincon, Barbara sees clients each Tuesday in her hometown office. Her clients are as diverse as the community and range from children to adults.

It is not necessary for your loved one to have died under Hospice Savannah’s care to receive Barbara’s support. It is offered free of charge as a community service.

She is available for grief support groups in the schools and in Savannah’s Full Circle offices; can provide assistance to local businesses when a difficult or unexpected death occurs; and is also a driving force behind Camp Aloha, the annual children’s grief camp held at New Ebenezer Retreat Center each spring. Here she is pictured with some of the campers’ “grief quilts,” later beautifully assembled by the Savannah Quilt Guild.

Hospice Savannah, Inc. helps families and patients facing a life-limiting diagnosis. We can do so much to lift the burden of worry and help you redefine hope by providing answers to all your physical, medical, spiritual and financial questions.

Our team of caregivers will visit you in your own home, nursing home or assisted living facility and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Services are paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and by most private insurance with little or no out-of-pocket expenses.

As your community-based hospice for over 30 years, we encourage you to call us earlier, rather than later. Get the help you are entitled to. There is so much we can offer you.

Hospice Savannah, Inc.

United Way Service Center 711 Zitterour Drive, Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 355-2289 www.HospiceSavannahHelps.org

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EffinghaM MagazinE Face: Julie Hales Role: Owner, Publisher SeRviceS: Effingham Magazine is a reflec-

tion of all who call Effingham County home.

From its families with deep seeded roots, to all its newcomers, we bring all of our readers exciting articles about the people, places and happenings of Effingham County.

Effingham Magazine launched in November of 2006 and has been a positive media influence in our community for the last five years. Published bi-monthly, this beautiful, full color magazine portrays a positive image, in both words and photography.

Julie Hales, Owner and Publisher, is the founder of Effingham Magazine. Hales is a life-long resident of Effingham County and saw the need for a positive media outlet for Effingham, one that would feature its wonderful people in a positive way. “Effingham County and all its people are very important to me. Giving Effingham a community magazine it can call its own has been a wonderful, rewarding experience,� stated Hales.

Effingham County is one of the fastest growing counties in Georgia, and one of the most attractive for families wanting to relocate close to Savannah. The people, a strong sense of community and the easy lifestyle all help to make Effingham the special place that it is.

We currently publish 10,000 copies of each issue, and deliver to over 200 strategic locations in and around our county. This enables our advertisers to have maximum exposure at a very competitive price.

We encourage you to pick up a copy of Effingham Magazine today!

Effingham Magazine

108 International Drive P.O. Box 1742, Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-2760 www.effinghammagazine.com

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HorTon’s Deer Processing anD TaxiDermy Face: Van Horton Role: Owner and Taxidermist SeRviceS: Van Horton, of Springfield, has

always enjoyed deer hunting and the outdoors, and he’s incorporated these two loves into a business. Van and his wife, Donna, own Horton’s Deer Processing and Taxidermy. Their business started with just deer processing, then Van decided to offer taxidermy services to his customers. Van graduated from the Rinehart Taxidermy Institute in Janesville, Wisconsin, and taxidermy has been a perfect complement to his deer processing business.

“Detail is very important in this business, and I strive to make your mount look as life like as possible. My goal is to provide you with a quality mount that can be proudly displayed in your home or office.”

Van is trained in all aspects of taxidermy from large game to fish and birds. He can recreate your trophy into something as simple as a horn plaque or turkey fan, as well as creating a more detailed piece with head mounts or full body recreations.

Van says, “As always, if you ever have a problem or concern, please do not hesitate to talk to me. I promise to make it right.”

His promise extends to his deer processing as well. “When you bring your deer to us at Horton’s Deer Processing, you can be assured that the deer you bring is the deer you will take home to your freezer,” he says.

“Each deer is individually tagged and individually processed.”

Horton’s Deer Processing and Taxidermy 620 Chester Thomas Road Springfield, GA 31329

(912) 754-9791

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Burns InsurAnce AssocIAtes Face: Chris Black Role: Agent SeRviceS: Burns Insurance Associates is

pleased to have Chris Black joining the team.

Chris comes to Guyton from Rome, Georgia where he ran his own shop, Alfa Insurance, in nearby Adairsville.

Burns had an office in Guyton that was operated by another agent and open only part-time. “Troy Allen and I saw the potential in Guyton, neither of us could be there on a full time basis and we knew both knew that’s what was needed. Chris came into the picture at the perfect time and he has jumped on the opportunity and run with it,” stated Brooke Graham.

A former stockbroker, Chris brought his considerable business and customer service experience to the insurance field about two years ago. He was called by company owner, Brooke Graham, to join the team to strengthen the company’s presence at its Guyton office.

Thirty-one-year-old Chris is a family man.

Wife, Samantha, is a teacher at Guyton Elementary. The couple met while he attended Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, a graduate of the Class of 2005. Samantha hails from Effingham County, having grown up in the Guyton-Springfield area. Her parents live in Guyton and she is cousin to Brooke Graham.

The Blacks have two children, five-year-old Madison and six-month-old Macy Jo. “I’m very energetic, very knowledgeable, and very easy to talk to,” said Chris. “I love to talk to people, and that lends me to being a good insurance agent.” Chris said that simple, relaxed conversations bring out client’s concerns and needs. “My client base is everything to me,” he said. “I take more of a personal approach than most insurance agents do. I really think that personal connection is vital.”

Burns Insurance Associates are full-service independent agents offering personal and commercial insurance products for every need. You’ll find Chris Black at the Guyton office in the Reiser House next to Subway, 104 Central Blvd. Hwy 119 and Hwy 17, in Guyton, Office hours are 9-5 Monday through Friday. Phone: 912-519-0180

Burns Insurance Associates 104 Central Blvd.

Guyton, GA 31312

(912) 519-0180

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LIFE, Inc SEcond LIFE Face: Fran Todd and Nina Dasher Role: Executive Director and Independent Living Coordinator

SeRviceS: Life does not end with the onset

of a disability, but the quality of life can be severely limited without the tools of independence. For an individual who uses a wheelchair who cannot get out of their home, a ramp is a lifeline to the outside world.

L.I.F.E.,Inc. exists to empower individuals with the tools of independence, and to remove the barriers that hinder it. LIFE accomplishes its mission by providing the four core services of advocacy, peer support, information and referral and independent living skills training, in addition to home modifications. Fortunately, LIFE has been able to partner with the United Way and GAP ministries to complete home modifications in Effingham.

Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc., is a service and advocacy organization run by and for people with disabilities. It was started in the home of two ladies with disabilities who had a vision of equal rights, equal opportunities and integration into the community for all people with disabilities.

From its beginnings in Chatham County in 1986, LIFE has expanded to provide services for eleven counties in southeast Georgia.

In an effort to offset major funding cuts, Second LIFE added a revenue generating component to their rural office in Guyton (next to City Hall) by opening a gently used clothing store for children. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9am until noon. They accept donations of gently used clothing (infants to size 16) with no stains or tears. Donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.

LIFE, Inc. Second LIFE 308 Central Ave. Guyton, GA 31312

(912) 772-4162 www.lifecil.com

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Studio 21 Face: Emily Pippin Role: Owner/Master Cosmetologist/JPMS National Educator

Studio 21 is an exclusive and upscale “John Paul Mitchell Focus Salon”.

We dedicate ourselves on providing you with a wonderful, inviting and relaxing atmosphere.

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We stand behind our profession by constantly educating ourselves and we are staffed with two National Paul Mitchell Educators.

Come take a look at our “Color Bar” and watch us mix your custom color right before your eyes. Then let your color process in our tranquil “Wash House”. Follow-up your process with a rejuvenating hot towel treatment and scalp massage.

We use only the highest quality products for your shampooing needs, as well as assist you with the best take home products for maintaining your new hair design.

Studio 21 is a fashion forward company that promotes style and creativity through our trend-setting hair stylists/artists/educators.

“The Experience” created by the staff at Studio 21 is the culmination of their spirited commitment to education and training with the Paul Mitchell Company and culture.

We were founded on... innovative ideas, creativity, integrity, ethics and education.

Above and beyond all...we are committed to you!

Studio 21

201 Business Park Drive, Suite 301 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-4700

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SavannaH SpeeCH and Hearing Center Face: Dr. Sheana Richardson Role: Lead Audiologist / Associate Director SeRviceS: Since 1954, the legacy of Savan-

nah Speech and Hearing Center has been one of hard work, innovative solutions, and an unwavering commitment to meeting the speech, language, and hearing needs of children and adults throughout the community.

Our dedicated and experienced audiologists evaluate, diagnose, and manage hearing loss and hearing related disorders. Our audiologists provide comprehensive hearing assessments and offer a full range of hearing instruments for children and adults. Our Center also serves as a cochlear implant specialty program for audiology in the area.

Additional services include industrial hearing services, hearing aid repair, and hearing aid adjustments.

Hearing loss affects a significant portion of the population and can have drastic effects on a person’s lifestyle and personality. If you or someone you know is suffering from a hearing loss, please bring them in for a hearing evaluation. Hearing aids are much more dynamic and cosmetically appealing than ever before. An appropriately fit hearing aid can make a significant difference in a person’s quality of life. Our audiologists realize each patient is unique and has individual needs and will work with you to make sure that your needs are met.

For more than 10 years, Savannah Speech and Hearing Center has also been providing services to Effingham County with an office located at the United Way Effingham Service Center in Rincon. Dr. Sheana Richardson, Lead Audiologist and Associate Director at Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, provides audiological services at our Rincon office. She has served this area for 11 years and is a resident of Effingham County. Please call (912) 355-4601 to schedule an appointment with one of our audiologists in either the Savannah or the Rincon office.

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center 1206 E. 66th Street Savannah, GA 31404

(912) 355-4601 www.speechandhearingsav.org

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Kristin Brown

of century 21 fox properties Face: Kristin Brown Role: Realtor SeRviceS: Kristin Brown of Century 21 Fox

Properties is a very successful Realtor. As anyone who has ever bought or sold a home knows, the only way to continued success in the business is to serve clients well, set them at ease, and earn their trust. Great client relationships often turn into great friendships.

But Kristin wants everyone to know that she is ‘Your Friend in the Business’ even before you become her client.

“I am very motivated,” said Kristin. “I also have a full time assistant and a full time marketing person.” Having this team allows Kristin to optimize her effectiveness in direct client services and ensures her listings receive international internet exposure.

Kristin is a native Savannahian. She started her real estate career in 1999, and is licensed in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. Kristin won the Century 21 Masters Ruby Award that honors the international company’s top producers. She is a member of the Savannah Board of Realtors’ Distinguished Sales Society and the Multi-million Dollar Club. Kristin holds multiple certifications, including ePro in Internet marketing, Fine Homes and Estates and New Construction. She is also proud to serve her military clients through her USAA Cartus Relocation Certification.

Kristin is also the proud mom of five great kids. She’s a room mother at her children’s school and loves watching them play football. “I love my family and I love my friends,” she said. “I’m very involved with them.”

Kristin also volunteers at Memorial University Medical Center visiting elderly patients. “I love people and I love to help people,” she said. And it doesn’t end there.

A portion of every closed sale goes to a local cause such as the Ronald McDonald House, Crime Stoppers or the Make a wish Foundation.

Kristin Brown (912) 844-2579

kristin.brown@century21.com www.century21foxproperties.com

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Lowcounry BASeBALL & FASt Pitch SoFtBALL AcAdemy Face: Chad Jung Role: Owner SeRviceS: Lowcountry Baseball & Fast Pitch Softball Academy is Effingham County’s choice for maximizing the skills of young players. “Virtually all of my students have made high school ball, middle school ball, or whatever they went out for,” said owner Chad Jung.

Chad’s son Jeremy plays baseball and daughter Briana plays fast-pitch softball.

Chad’s lifelong friend and mentor, Ricky Huggins, is an instructor at the academy.

The Academy serves boys and girls, ages 8 to 18, with the finest in power hitting, highvelocity baseball pitching, and overall agility training. The Academy boasts seven batting cages. Several training options are available, including team training and one-on-one instruction by the lesson or through the All Star Package, which offers discounts for ongoing instruction.

The academy offers velocity classes twice weekly to those wanting to improve arm strength, power and speed. Velocity training also improves bat speed.

We are coaches and parents. We are passionate about baseball and fastpitch softball.

We have been going to the ball fields for many years watching boys and girls alike play there sport. Watching pop up after pop up and weakly hit balls to the infield, we became tired of seeing this. So, we have created or own formula and ideas about hitting, the top hand power strike for hitters.

Young hitters will learn the proper mechanics and techniques. “We teach them the right way,” said Chad. “We teach power with our top hand power stroke formula our students have proven to hit for more power distance and average ” The training is designed to retrain the thought processes that control muscles. he said. “We replace old muscle memory with new muscle memory.”

Our goal is to help players end the frustration that is caused by traditional coaching and retrain there body and mind with our top hand power stoke technique.

“The biggest thing I like to brag about is my Lowcountry Lookouts baseball team,” said Chad. The Lookouts are the ten-and-under travel team he manages. “We got hammered every time we played for the first four months,” he said. “Then we taught them the correct way to pitch, the correct way to hit, and now we’re one of the top ten-and-under teams around.”

Lowcountry Baseball & Fast Pitch Softball Academy welcomes teams to come and work out. Hours are Monday through Thursday 4 - 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday by appointment.

Lowcountry Baseball & Fast Pitch Softball Academy

606 Laurel Street, Springfield, GA 31329

(912) 695-5296

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DeWItt InsurAnce Agency Face: DeWayne Ladner Role: Owner SeRviceS: 2011 marks a milestone for local

company DeWitt Insurance Agency as it celebrates its 55th year in operation. The business, the oldest insurance agency in Effingham County, was built on three founding principles: client satisfaction, personal service and proper coverage at a competitive price- principles by which it still operates , according to it’s owner.

“We have clients that have been here over 40 years,” said owner DeWayne Ladner. The DeWitt Insurance Agency was founded in 1956 by Edgar A. DeWitt Sr. At DeWitt Insurance, it’s about more than just being an agent. It’s about learning your individual coverage needs and constantly working to ensure those needs are met. It’s about offering a wide selection of financial and insurance services designed to help you plan your future, meet your personal financial goals and protect the things most important to you. It’s about family.

Our wide range of services allows us to provide you with more than just standard insurance options - our agents work hard to find exactly what meets your individual needs at a price that’s competitive. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that as an independent agent, we work for you.

DeWitt Insurance Agency Southbend Office Park 5877 Hwy. 21 S, Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-5264 www.DeWittAgency.com

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The Salon aT MCCall Plaza Face: Debbie Sykes Role: Owner SeRviceS: The Salon at McCall Plaza offers

full-service hair care, including cut-andstyle, color, perms and more. The Salon serves men, women and children. Owner Debbie Sykes takes great pride in the family friendly atmosphere. Naturally, women enjoy it but so does the rest of the family. “Men are very comfortable in our salon,” she said.

“We serve a lot of men.” There’s also a Kids Room where kids can watch a DVD while mom or dad gets their hair done.

Debbie has 23 years’ experience as a stylist, all in Effingham County,. She purchased the shop last May and has already developed a large clientele. “Many customers become friends,” she said. The salon has six stylists including Debbie.

Formerly The Purple Cow, the décor is still an eye-opening combination of purple walls and a green floor from the previous ownership. A new look is definitely in the works.

“We run a lot of specials in this tight economy,” said Debbie. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the salon will feature pink hair feather extensions, pink clip-in hair extensions and pink ink. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Coleman Foundation of which Debbie is a well-respected member of the team.

Another unique feature about Debbie’s salon is quarterly Botox parties. One is scheduled for the end of November in time for the Christmas Season. Dr. Joel Shanklin of Coastal Empire Plastic Surgeons and his nursing staff come for two hours every quarter and offer Botox injections, fillers and other products, and discuss other cosmetic procedures.

The Salon at McCall Plaza 6014 GA Hwy 21 S. Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-3791

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GlAze SpA • BAr • SAlon MilAno DeSiGner AppArel Face: Paula Galletta Duggar Role: Owner SeRviceS: Paula Galletta Duggar is the

owner of Milano Designer Apparel & Glaze Spa • Bar • Salon. Milano offers designer apparel, jewelry, jewelry repair and tuxedo rentals. Glaze provides an upscale full service salon, massage therapy, signature facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, spa manicures and pedicures, and a health bar filled with essentials for men and women.

Paula is a native of Isle of Hope in Savannah Georgia. Paula graduated from St. Vincent’s Academy in 1998. She earned her bachelors degree in Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University, but chose the path of an entrepreneur. “ I have a passion to create. I love beauty and fashion. My vision since I moved to Effingham County fifteen years ago has been to raise the bar and see this community grow. I have been able to accomplish this with the help of my husband, Michael Duggar.”

Michael is the owner of Custom Craftsmen. He was born and raised in Effingham County. Custom Craftsman provides residential and commercial interior design, custom woodworking, hardwood flooring and tile.

Call 912-441-6648 for a consultation.

Milano Designer Apparel Goshen Park Suit #103 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-0053 Glaze Spa • Bar •Salon Goshen Park Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-1011 www.glazebeauty.com

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Von’ Sauna Salon Face: Janny Hostetler Role: Owner SeRviceS: Von’ Sauna Salon prides itself

on being a perfect mixture of the old and the new – a well-trained staff with extensive experience who provide customers with the latest styles and luxurious, yet affordable, treatments. “I’ve always wanted to do hair ever since I was in high school,” said owner Janny Hostetler, “I decided that was my passion and that’s what I was going to do for the rest of my life.”

Hostetler’s addiction to style led her to open Von’ Sauna in Rincon a few years ago, moving to her current location in May 2010.

“We’re the first shopping center when you come in to Rincon, and that’s helped us a lot,” she said, adding that having other popular businesses in the same center is good for business.

Hostetler credits her staff with providing the personal touch that customers love. She and her staff – Kim Mass, Colette Kanger, Tara Corley and Heather Sheffield – have a total of more than 50 years’ experience between them. They keep up with trends through classes and beauty industry shows.

“There’s no one like us out there,” Corley said. “We all do the best job we can possibly do to satisfy our customers.”

The salon is full service, offering dimensional color, perms, extensions and an array of other beauty solutions. They specialize in two kinds of keratin treatments, which turn even the most damaged hair lustrous, manageable, and frizz-free, no small feat in this climate.

“I can’s say enough about it,” Hostetler said of the treatment, which is all organic and includes chai. “I had a client whose hair was always mush-feeling, and I put it on her hair and I was just amazed. It was like a totally different head of hair.” Von’ Sauna also sells an extensive line of hair products, tastefully displayed in its black- and-turquoise, mirrored salon. The ambience is both comfortable and stylish, reflecting the service the salon provides.

Von’ Sauna Salon

1214 N. Columbia Avenue Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-1124 www.vonsaunasalon.com

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PArkwAy Center for CoSmetiC DentiStry Face: Dr. Alexander Bannout Role: Owner, General and Cosmetic Dentist SeRviceS: Parkway Center for Cosmetic

Dentistry is not your typical dental office, just ask patients who’ve been there.

An appointment with Dr. Bannout is like a visit with your neighbor in a comfortable, quiet, living room-like reception area with flat-screen TV’s, bottled water, gourmet coffee, tea and hot chocolates as well as soft, comfortable dental chairs. The friendly, knowledgeable staff is committed to providing a pleasant, stress-free visit. Dr. Bannout wants you to know he’s been where you’ve been, and he feels your pain.

Dr. Bannout has been practicing dentistry for six years and recently celebrated one year of service in the Pooler area. He pursued a career in dentistry after unpleasant experiences he had in the chair. “A lot of people have had a bad experience with dentists ... the shots, the drill, the pain and all that,” he said. “’We focus on your comfort, on the things that will make you happy.

We are looking at you as a person with specific needs, and the end result is our best advertisement.”

Dr. Bannout offers evening and Saturday appointments convenient for working people. You can call 24 hours a day for an appointment. Office hours: Monday, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. He plans to expand his hours soon.

And because his patients’ satisfaction is so important, Dr. Bannout offers them a discount toward future services for each patient they refer to him. A happy mouth makes for good word-of-mouth!

Parkway Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Alexander Bannout, DDS 130 Canal Street, Suite 204 Pooler, GA 31322

(912) 748-5868 www.poolercosmeticdentist.com

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InternatIonal Mortgage Face: Jane Hughes Role: President and Mortgage Loan Officer SeRviceS: Jane Hughes, President and

Mortgage Loan Officer at International Mortgage, has a wide variety of quality mortgage products and the experience to help homebuyers make the right choice. Jane has more than 30 years as an independent mortgage broker with 20 of those years in Effingham County.

“I pride myself on the personal and courteous service I give each client,” she said. “I make certain that I’m providing the most accurate information.” International Mortgage offers all the standard loans, such as FHA, VA, USDA (for rural development) and a host of conventional loan options. “There’s plenty of money for credit worthy, employed borrowers,” she said. “With housing prices as low as they are and interest rates this low, it is definitely a buyer’s market.”

Jane got her start when many small hometown banks were making construction loans, which are short-term financing agreements. These community banks were not in the mortgage business so they offered Jane the opportunity to close the mortgages on the new construction they were financing.

“New custom construction is what I pride myself in,” she said. “I was in the retail lumber business before I went into the mortgage industry. I feel like I’ve had sawdust in my blood for over 30 years.”

Jane said this is also a great time to refinance your existing mortgage and save lots of money. Homeowners should consider refinancing if they would like to reduce their term and lower their payments. Jane said rates are in the 3 percentile for a 15-year term and in the 4 percentile for a 30-year term for qualified borrowers.

You can expect prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service from Jane Hughes at International Mortgage.

International Mortgage Company, Inc. 5505 McCall Road Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-5386 www.internationalmortgage.com

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Coldwell BankeR InteRCoastal Realty

Face: Brandi Talton, Jim Presnell, Elaine Sherrod

Role: Office Manager, Realtor/Broker, Assistant Office Manager

SeRviceS: Coldwell Banker Intercoastal

Realty in Rincon celebrated its 12-year anniversary this past July.

Last year, Coldwell Banker was pleased to welcome James “Jim” Presnell as the agency’s broker. Presnell has been a real estate executive for over 21 years. He brings the kind of expertise that only comes with many years of service. Jim holds many professional certifications and has served hundreds of satisfied clients during his distinguished career.

“What we’d really like to do is take this opportunity to highlight our company’s stake in the community,” said Brandi Talton, Office Manager at the Rincon office for the past 12 years. Jim, Brandi, and assistant office manager Elaine Sherrod, who is also a veteran in the real estate business, along with the firm’s 26 dedicated agents, are very active in the community. The Rincon office is very involved with the Rincon Chamber of Commerce. Employees enjoy sharing their time and talents volunteering in their own neighborhoods, churches and local schools, and in such worthy organizations as the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Manna House, Ronald McDonald House, and Exchange Club of Effingham. The company has also provided funding toward a Habitat home.

Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty places a heavy emphasis on customer service. It is the number one listing and selling office in Effingham County with many listings currently available. The firm offers specialized services in residential and commercial sales, land and acreage, and property management. It also boasts a first-rate rental division.

“Our agents are always here to help,” said Brandi. “You’ll always see smiling faces when you walk through our door.” Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty is located at 5805 Hwy 21 South in Rincon. The office is open seven days a week with extended hours for customer convenience. Phone 1-877-8260928 or 912-826-0927.

Coldwell Banker Intercoastal Realty 5805 Hwy. 21 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-0927 www.rinconcoldwellbanker.com

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Bella Sole Tanning STudio Face: Jenna Eagle Role: Manager SeRviceS: Under new ownership and

management, Bella Sole Tanning Studio is undergoing a facelift guaranteed to leave it rejuvenated and glowing like its customers.

Bella Sole has taken over the location of Bronze Tanning of Rincon a previous tanning salon at Goshen Park, which itself is undergoing a renaissance of new businesses.

“We want to be Rincon’s neighborhood tanning salon,” said Jenna Eagle, who, along with plaza and salon owner Tim Coleman, is dedicated to making Bella Sole Rincon’s top tanning destination.”We want our customers to feel good from the time they walk in until the time they walk out” saysTim. The staff of Bella Sole is currently training to become Smart Tan Certified. Because everyone’s skin is different, the staff needs to know exactly how the tanning process works, which they are learning through the industry’s education leader. “We’re going through a rigorous training process for everyone to get certified in Smart Tan, and all the product knowledge that comes with being certified as well,” Eagle said. “In order to get the best tan possible, (we) can recommend the right level of tanning with the best products available by knowing what level your skin needs, how long you need to tan gradually getting tanner and protecting your skin in the process. We want our customers rejuvenated with a healthy dose of Vitamin D leaving them feeling and looking their best.

Bella Sole has three types of Europeanmanufactured beds, each with different numbers of bulbs and usage times for optimal results. The Salon will be improving on the current beds while ordering some new and state of the art tanning and skin rejuvenating beds in the near future. The salon also is expanding its product line from lotions for all skin types to include products which protect blond or color-treated hair and acrylic nails from potential damage.

And for the beauty multi-tasker, Eagle is especially excited about a new service Bella Sole plans to offer soon: a process that simultaneously whitens teeth while you tan.

Jenna and crew are excited about all of the changes and look forward to providing the best tanning experience in Effingham County.

Bella Sole Tanning Studio 135 Goshen Road Ext., Suite 153 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-0368

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RichARD A. TAyloR, DMD Face: Dr. Richard Taylor Role: Dentist SeRviceS: Dentist, Dr. Richard Taylor has

been treating families with quality dentistry in Rincon since November 1997, making his the oldest active dental practice in Rincon.

Dr. Taylor offers cleaning, whitening, veneers, dentures and partial plates, fillings, extractions, crown and bridgework, implant restoration, and emergency dentistry.

Dr. Taylor is a general dentist with emphasis on family dentistry. Family dentistry means child friendly. “We’ve seen them as young as 18 months,” he said. “All of us here have children and we know how to treat children.

We’re all very friendly to them.” Dr. Taylor and his team can usually perform all the dental work a child may need. When necessary, they refer patients to the appropriate specialists.

A 1994 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia, Dr. Taylor did a one-year general practice residency in a hospital-based clinic at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He first practiced with Dr. Latham Faulk in Midway, Georgia, before opening his own practice. Dr. Taylor is an active member in both the Georgia and American Dental Associations.

“We try and treat patients the way we’d want to be treated when we go to the doctor’s office,” said Dr. Taylor. “That’s what I tell the staff at the office all the time - just treat them the way you’d, like to be treated.”

The office accepts all insurances except Preferred Provider plans (PPOs). In September, Dr. Taylor became an In-network provider for Gulfstream employees.

Dr. Taylor and his team strive for ultimate patient satisfaction. They make every effort to make a visit to the dentist as pleasant and stress-free as possible. This is evidenced by his longevity in the community and his very high patient ratings in online surveys.

Richard A. Taylor, DMD 110 Weisenbaker Rd. Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-6184

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RARE EARth NuRsERy

ANd LANdscApE MANAgEMENt Face: Harry Capwell Role: Owner Harry Capwell is a lifelong resident of the area. He owns Rare Earth Nursery and Landscape Management in Rincon.

Capwell is now a candidate for Rincon City Council. Here’s why: “I started getting involved with city stuff over a water bill,” he explained. “I wasn’t getting the satisfaction I wanted and the process wasn’t run how I thought a city should be run.” Capwell finally told them that if he couldn’t get satisfaction, he’d get the votes and help them run the city.

“I’ve always been the kind of person people to come to when they have something to say, because I usually can say it,” he said.

“I’m the type of person that speaks my mind and do it pretty diplomatically.”

Capwell said he’s not the type to vote a certain way just to go with the flow. He will vote his conscience. “I want people to know that I’m always going to speak my mind,” he said. He is clearly not afraid to be the voice of dissent when dissent is necessary. “I’ll voice what the majority of the people want voiced,” he said.

One of the most pressing problems the City is faces, Capwell said, is the constant interference from council members in the City’s daily operations. He said it is a broad concern among citizens. “I think the departments should be run by the people who were hired to run them,” he said. “The City Council should be only handling the money and the legal aspects of city government.”

Capwell is a citizen’s citizen. He is his own man with his own mind. “What voters will get from me is honesty and the best possible decisions that can be made for the City.” You can reach Harry Capwell at 912-547-3336.

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Rare Earth Nursery And Landscape Management 434 Roberts Way Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 547-3336

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City Of RinCOn Face: Ken Lee Role: Mayor SeRviceS: Over the past two years, the City

of Rincon has been very focused on recreation, according to Mayor Ken Lee. “We’ve completed a significant number of recreation projects,” he said.

Work at Patriot’s Park began with four new tennis courts. Additional phases are planned over the next several years, the next one being a playground area and a pavilion area, “We’re also looking into the possibility of an amphitheater,” said the mayor.

Last year, the city completed work on Giles Park on Atlantic Street. Recent additions include playground equipment and basketball and tennis courts. “We’ve brought that up to a very nice recreation facility that gives something on that side of the city,” said Lee. This past year, the City bought the Lions Club building on Lexington Ave., which adjoins an existing recreation area with baseball diamonds. “This gives us a building that we are currently renovating to standards that will make it a good meeting facility for the public,” said the mayor. The building will also house the offices of the City’s Recreation Department. The additional land from the purchase will allow for more baseball diamonds and expanded parking. The Vernon C. Hinely Community Center on Hwy 21 was also renovated earlier this year. “We’ve expended quite a bit of funds on recreation over the past 18 months,” said Lee. Almost two years ago, the City purchased the Lost Plantation Golf Course. The primary purpose was to provide an outlet for reuse water; something very much encouraged by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The goal is to eliminate some of the direct discharge into the Savannah River and its tributaries. The mayor said that with new irrigation and other improvements, the City plans for the course to resume full recreational operation and become in income generator.

City Of Rincon P.O. Box 232 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-5745 www.cityofrincon.com

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Savannah TeChniCal College effingham CampuS

Face: Robert T. “Bobby” Solomon Role: Dean of Student Affairs SeRviceS: Savannah Technical College

Effingham Campus is a satellite campus of Savannah Technical College. “Effingham residents can enroll to train for careers and job opportunities that are in demand,” said Bobby Solomon, Dean of Student Affairs Effingham Campus. “We have programs that prospective students can enroll in here at the Effingham County campus, for jobs that need to be filled in Effingham County and the surrounding area.”

The campus offers a Machine Tool Technology Program, which provides employment opportunities to students who complete the program, either on a certificate track lasting two semesters or the diploma track requiring three semesters. The Electrical-Mechanical Manufacturing Program prepares students to work in a manufacturing environment utilizing electrical and mechanical skills.

“A number of job opportunities are available with major local manufacturing employers upon graduation,” said Solomon.

“We have an effective placement program through our Career Services Office.”

Savannah Technical College is fully-accredited (SACS COC) and offers college-level core courses that are guaranteed to transfer to University System of Georgia universities including classes in math, algebra, precalculus, English composition, American literature, pyschology, economics, sociology and public speaing.

The Effingham Campus offers several Allied Health programs for careers in the healthcare field. Certified Nursing Assistant and other patient care tracks, as well as Business Administration Technology with a Medical Concentration, are some examples.

The Effingham Campus also offers Commercial Truck Driving Programs. It is one of the leading regional programs of its kind. There are many funding options available, including grants, scholarships, and loan programs.

“Effingham Hospital, local major manufacturers and the port are all expanding,” said Solomon. “What we’re doing here is to meet the demand of our local employers.”

Savannah Technical College Effingham Campus 2890 Hwy 21 South Rincon, GA 31326

912.754.2880 www.savannahtech.edu

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MedicaP PharMacy Face: Amy Jacobs Role: Pharmacist SeRviceS: Amy Jacobs, Pharm. D., is the

Pharmacist and owner of the Medicap Pharmacy in Guyton, a full-service community pharmacy with a hometown appeal. Medicap provides accurate prescription service in 15 minutes or less. It is completely pharmacy focused, which means customers always receive personal attention from a qualified professional. “We make time for them,” said Amy. “We take to heart their care and concerns.”

Medicap offers a full range of prescription and over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and many other health maintenance products.

There’s a convenient drive-thru window. Flu shots are also available. You’ll find a variety of home health products, and a complete line of durable medical equipment such as wheel chairs, walkers, commode chairs, and canes.

The pharmacy carries a full line of diabetes care items, such as diabetic shoes, testing supplies and hosiery. Medicap can file Medicare Part B and Part D claims for covered items and accepts all insurances.

Amy conducts monthly diabetes education classes. Soon, she’ll be adding a heart healthy class where attendees learn effective ways to maintain heart health. They will work with their doctors and the pharmacist to track cholesterol levels and consolidate all medications and treatment.

For your convenience, there is a digital photo processing machine and dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up service. The store also carries a selection of greeting cards.

Medicap has many loyal customers because of the expert care, personal attention, and competitive prices they receive from Amy and her staff. When all you need is a great pharmacy, you can avoid the clutter and confusion of those other national drug store chains and go right to the source, pharmacist Amy Jacobs. Come by and meet Amy and her staff and expereince the Medicap difference.

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(912) 772-9100 amy.jacobs@guytonmedicap.com

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The LofT Cafe Face: Bruce Kirwan and Zachary Wooten Role: Co-owners SeRviceS: The Loft Café in Rincon is

becoming a favorite of discerning pallets.

This classy yet very affordable salad and sandwich bistro opened just a year ago. Coowners Bruce Kirwan and Zachary Wooten have worked in the food business their entire lives. Bruce managed a sandwich shop in Rincon for about 10 years. “We decided we could make our own restaurant/sandwich/ gourmet shop, and that’s what we’ve done.”

Though only a year old, the café has already moved to a bigger location that is more visible and accessible to highway traffic.

Standard fare is gourmet sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads. “We try to bring in a little more class with it,” said Zach. “The level of décor and table service is unique in Effingham.”

Flatbreads are the most popular menu items, by far. “They’re almost like a gourmet pizza,” said Bruce. The most popular one is the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - a grilled chicken breast with a buffalo sauce base and mozzarella, toasted until it’s crisp on the bottom.

Voted Best Salads in Effingham in the 2011 Best of Effingham contest, the café offers seasonal specials that highlight their amazing salad creations. The autumn special is an Orchard Salad-sliced red and green apple on a bed of spring mix greens, garnished with walnuts or pecans, and topped with a grilled chicken breast, feta, and balsamic vinaigrette. The winter special is yet to be announced but it promises to be just as spectacular.

“You can go somewhere and someone can throw food in a basket for you and toss it on your table,” said Bruce. “Our focus is on food quality and presentation.” The Loft Café is about familiar faces, excellent service, and great food at reasonable prices.

The Loft Cafe

135 Goshen Park • Suite 150 Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-5733

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SeCret SiSterS, LLC Face: Stacie Taylor Role: Owner SeRviceS: Secret Sisters offers unique gifts

by women. “It’s a different concept,” said owner Stacie Taylor. “My mother, Sandi Yarbrough Simmons, actually came up with it in October of last year.” It is a boutique for children and women, showcasing the talents of many local artisans and vendors.

“We really try to promote local talent,” Stacie said. “Fifty to sixty percent of our inventory is from local makers.”

The inventory is all new items selected

by Stacie and placed in the store by the makers. Baby’s and kid’s tutus, framed art, handmade jewelry, handmade lotions, body scrubs and soaps, handmade purses, hair bows for kids, decorated tumblers and cups, handmade plush toys, and monogrammed items are just some of the unique gift items available at Secret Sisters.

“I wanted to get the word out to Effingham that we’re about supporting local vendors,” said Stacie. “We know the importance of that around here.” The shop opened on November 7 of last year and was immediately voted Best Art Gallery in the 2010 Best of Effingham contest.

“We do a lot of cyber-sales on Facebook,” she said. “We shoot out all these daily specials that people can comment on. They comment and then they come in the store and buy it. That’s been going really well.”

The friendly staff is always available to help you find the perfect item or last minute gift.

Stop by Secret Sisters and see what we’re all about. You will love the experience. Mention this article and receive 5% Off through October 31.

Secret Sisters, LLC 169 Commercial Drive Rincon, GA 31326

(912) 826-4657

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HArold’S Auto PAint & Body SHoP Face: Mark Arrington Role: Owner SeRviceS: For 26 years, Harold’s Auto Paint

& Body Shop in Rincon has been exceeding customer expectations by providing the finest in full service collision repair. Owner Mark Arrington and his team of highly skilled technicians perform expert frame, mechanical, and auto-body collision repairs.

The shop has a full-time mechanic to handle air conditioning and suspension service, as well as all collision-related damage.

Harold’s is a mammoth 22,000 squarefoot state-of-the-art facility. “We’ve spared no expense to equip our technicians to produce the best quality results and fastest service,” said Arrington. The shop is outfitted with multiple workstations ensuring a high capacity and timely service on collision repairs. There are three downdraft paint booths with baking capabilities for the best possible finish work. Precision paint matching ensures a perfect color match every time.

Harold’s sprays only DuPont, the finest automotive paint on the market. In addition to Harold’s limited lifetime warrantee, DuPont provides a lifetime warrantee on all its refinish systems.

There are three frame racks with a computerized measuring system for precise chassis repair. Special Squeeze-Tight resistant spot welding restores factory welds.

Paintless dent removal for door dings and hail damage is available. Highly trained technicians ensure repairs that meet or exceed manufacturers’ specifications.

“We give the same quality work on all insurance or customer pay, and we work direct with all insurance companies,” said Arrington. “We provide a limited lifetime guarantee on each repair, valid as long as you own your vehicle.”

Every employee at Harold’s understands who the customer is and what customer satisfaction really means, never forgetting that customers have choices when it comes to collision repair. They focus on quality workmanship and courteous, timely service.

You can expect your damaged vehicle to be restored to factory-new condition.

Harold’s Auto Paint & Body Shop 5500 McCall Rd. Rincon, GA 31326

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KEllER WilliamS REalty WEStSidE Face: Emily Pigman and Kim Goode Role: Realtors SeRviceS: As the year winds slowly down to

its end, it’s important to know that the real estate market in Effingham County never takes a holiday, according to Keller Williams Realty Westside Realtors, Emily Pigman and Kim Goode. “A lot of people think October, November and December are not a good time to list because of the holidays,” said Kim. “December is traditionally one of our busiest months – it’s a good time to list,” added Emily. “People are trying to get in before Christmas, or before the new year.”

The realty duo just added another member to the team, Melissa Groves, Marketing Coordinator. Melissa handles the online marketing and updating. Melissa not only frees up Kim and Emily for more face time with clients, “She streamlines everything so that we have more hours in a day,” said Kim. “She helps us better serve our clients. We absolutely love her and so will our clients.”

A very special post-holiday event is planned for January. There will be a Client Appreciation Party (details are forthcoming).

“We’re very excited about it. We’ve never done this before,” said Emily. “We’re inviting all our past clients to celebrate them.”

“Without our clients we would not be in business as Realtors,” Kim said. “We truly appreciate them and the trust they give us–they become our friends.”

The two realty divas said they’re extremely pleased with their ad in the last issue of Effingham Magazine. “We received a positive response from our ad,” said Emily. “The feedback was amazing.

Keller Williams Realty Westside (912) 748-4600 Kim 675-0665 Emily 224-1158 SavvyHomeSearch.com

Thank You Effingham

for our first 5 years!

Julie Lane Lea Todd Barbara Katie Denise

Clark Ray

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