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CONTRIBUTORS writers Susan Lee

Cindy Burbage

Katrice Williams

Karlee Anderson

began her writing career more than 25 years ago when she served in the U.S. Air Force as a military journalist stationed in Washington, D.C. After completing her tour of duty, Susan stayed on as a civilian employee in Washington, working for more than 10 years as Public Relations Director for the Air Force’s Services Division. She moved from D.C. to Effingham County in 1996 after meeting her husband, Springfield native Wesley Lee. She has continued to work in public relations and marketing throughout the years and is excited to now focus more on her writing.

is a married mother of two. She graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Business Administration Degree. Interestingly enough, at the time, she also had an interest in writing. She and her family moved to Pooler in 2003 from the Atlanta Metro Area. She later decided to pursue her writing interests. Katrice appreciates The Lord Jesus Christ and the many blessings that He has bestowed upon her. She loves spending time with her family.

is a native of Richmond Hill. She began writing in college and took a hiatus to raise her four beautiful children. Cindy enjoys traveling and is always ready for a road trip. She believes that faith is greater than fear.

has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Communications from Armstrong State University.

She has experience in writing grant proposals and writing for the Inkwell, Armstrong’s paper. In addition, Karlee enjoys spending time with her fiancé, Zach, and her family. She is very involved in her home church and does volunteer work for various ministries. Her hobbies include reading,

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CONTENTS

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Cook Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Life 12 Trisha

Lindler A Servant of the City 18 Maribeth

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Pam Southard Executive Director of Pooler Chamber

Rouse Benovolent Humanitarian 24 Carrie Who Cares Where It Counts

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07 Publisher’s Thoughts 37 Business to Business Lee Westervelt Self Made Success 30 Amy

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PUBLISHER’S Thoughts

I have always been in awe of women who have made their own little mark in this world. Whether it be running a large corporation, heading up a non-profit organization or as an entrepreneur of a local small business, each have made a difference.... not just in what they do, but in their own personal life as well.

When we started thinking of story lines for this issue, our annual Business to Business edition, we came up with the great idea of featuring some of our local Pooler “Women In Business.”

This turned out to be a fantastic undertaking. As this is of interest to me, it was captivating to read their stories. You will get the same opportunity as you turn the pages of this magazine....success stories from women right here in the city of Pooler.

I don’t think we could have chosen a better story Julie Hales, PUBLISHER for the cover of our Business to Business issue. How could we....Pam Southard is the woman who is the ‘captain of the ship’ of our business community. As Executive Director of our Chamber of Commerce, Pam is the one leading the drive to help promote our local business owners and managers. Under her leadership, the Chamber has grown to new heights...my hat is off to the ‘captain.’

Then, you have Trisha Cook...what an amazing story she has. Trisha is an inspiration.

Reading her story really opened my eyes. She is living proof that a person can attain anything in life they want, all they have to do is believe, not let the past get in the way, and just focus on the what is important for your future.

Maribeth Lindler has spent over 25 years as the City Clerk for the City of Pooler.

Imagine the changes this lady has seen...especially in the last five years. Read her story as she tells us what it was like hen, and how it is now.

Giving back is something that has always been important to entrepreneur Carrie Rouse, it’s part of her...it’s who she is. When opening her business here, she wanted to make sure there was a way that the business could give back as well. And, it does. She tells us all about it and how we can help.

Family is important to AmyLee Westervelt...it absolutely comes first. AmyLee found a way to open her own business, turn it into a family affair and bring her husband home from the army to work with her full time...nothing short of amazing.

I do hope you enjoy these stories as much as I did...these are some very inspiring women!

ABOUT THE COVER Meet Pam Southard, Executive Director of the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. This woman is passionate about her position at the Chamber and passionate about this city....she tells us all about it.

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PAM SOUTHARD

Executive Director of Pooler Chamber of Commerce of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau, Inc.

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Story by KARLEE ANDERSON Photos by SHELIA SCOTT

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am Southard works diligently at her desk each day with the mission of promoting and growing the businesses and community of Pooler. As Executive Director of the Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, Inc., Pam feels excited each morning that her average day is spent improving a city that she has grown to love so dearly. “The chamber is my passion,” she says, and there is evidence to show that her passionate work is creating a better Pooler.

Since Pam came to work for the Chamber of Commerce, the memberships have skyrocketed from around 90 to over 350 in less than five years. Pam says, “I was determined to increase the membership and have the Chamber shine. My efforts truly paid off.”

For Pam, the journey in business began in her early years. She worked as director of development of the National Heart Association, owned her own assisted living home and worked for Black and Decker. All of these jobs happened prior to her move down south. Pam and her husband were living in Maryland when they decided to “retire” to a warmer climate. “We got sort of tired of shoveling snow and ice,” she shares.

Of all the cities in Georgia, Pam and her husband chose and fell in love with the city of Pooler. After spending time connecting in their newfound city, Pam was asked by the Chamber to begin working for them part-time. “I started as an office assistant, managed the office under the guidance of the previous executive director, moved into full time real fast as the Chamber grew,” she says. “I was offered this position as Executive Director for the Chamber, took it, and never looked back.” Coming from the “corporate world,” she graced Pooler with her successful business style.

Pam’s success is found in her everyday activities. Her responsibilities include choosing the best advertising opportunities to promote Pooler, overseeing her staff and planning community events. “It doesn’t sound like it fills a day. It doesn’t fill a day; it fills a week,” she shares. The overall theme of her job is to “sell Pooler,” which she finds easy to do because of her

own belief in the value of the city. “I think one of the challenging aspects that I’m faced with is coming up with new events,” she says. “The existing Pooler events are great, but as the city grows, the events need to increase.” She continues, “We need the opportunity for more businesses to be able to network their business and more events that focus on the people that live in Pooler because they are Pooler,” she explains. As she creates the events, the work is divided among the staff. Pam says, “The challenge is to make sure the staff isn’t overwhelmed one or the other, that we share the responsibility all around.” She feels that managing her staff is easy because they are built like a team.

“You can’t shine by yourself. You always need somebody around you to flip that little light. It’s team,” Pam shares. She is confident in her small team of Pooler-lovers to help her shine, and she helps them shine as well! “If you give back to your staff, it’s going to come back to you tenfold,” she explains. “You have to embrace the fact that they’re part of the reason you’re successful.” Pam puts in many hours of hard work, sets the same expectation for her staff, and reaps successful growth. “For this little bedroom community of Pooler to grow like it has, it’s a reflection…of the work of the Chamber, not just me, but the entire staff,” she explains.

Pam is proud of the work that she and her team at the Chamber of Commerce have accomplished in promoting Pooler as a destination city, but she says that the Chamber cannot take all of the credit: “The best part of the job for me was seeing the relationship grow between the chamber and Pooler City Hall, City Council, Mayor Lamb, and City Manager Robbie Byrd.

That is so important.” Pam believes that without all these components working together, Pooler would not be able to grow as beautifully and successfully as it has. She expresses great appreciation for the support that she receives from the city and is thankful that the Chamber is able to return that support.

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drive her toward success. “There’s always room for improvement in any business, in any job, regardless of your position, and if you’re willing to realize that and struggle through those challenges, you’re going to shine,” she says. “Do the best you can and give one hundred percent, and it’ll be successful. I felt the same way all through my career path, but I can honestly tell you that this business, this job right here, has just consumed me 100% in a good way.”

As she continually seeks to improve herself and her work, her tireless efforts bloom into a more beautiful and diverse Pooler. “I’ve just always been taught that you work hard, and it may take a while, but the value of that and the end result of that is going to come back,” she says. She credits her mother and father and leaders from her past work experience as those that have inspired her and taught her how

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to do well, regardless of what kind of work she does.

Currently, Pam works toward projects that will increase the visibility of Pooler to the tourist world. Upcoming Pooler kiosks, with a replica of the historical caboose, will be located at visitor centers as people enter the state from the north or south. “It gives tourists and travelers a chance to see that Pooler is not to be forgotten,” she shares.

In addition, Pam has a dream of seeing her city gain a conference center. “That was never even a thought and a whisper ten years ago, but now when you see Pooler growing, there needs to be a bigger center,” she says. The tourists “stay in Pooler and take advantage of places like Fun Zone, Surf Lagoon, our IMAX theaters, the bowling centers, Sk8 City” and the great variety of food and shopping options, all

while being close enough to some other great tourist destinations and at a much better price. Pam wants to make sure that folks know it is “Cooler in Pooler.”

Pam believes strongly in Pooler, and that excitement is visible in her speech and the work she does. She is a woman that takes her business seriously and makes her success by a passion that is worth modeling. “At my age, I never would’ve thought that I’d be in this position. I keep thinking about retirement, but it’s way out there because I want to see the Chamber continue,” she shares. “I want to be part of that celebration of where the Chamber and Pooler were, to where we could be in ten or fifteen years.”

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TRISHA COOK

Your Past Doesn’t Define Your Life

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We all do it. We meet someone and our minds immediately create a perception of that person based on their job, clothing, voice, appearance or even their car.

If you meet Pooler real estate agent Trisha Cook, you might assume that her polished look and outgoing personality are a result of a privileged childhood or at the very least a traditional upbringing. The truth is she succeeded in spite of her childhood, which was one of poverty, neglect and abuse. In fact, her earliest memory is of a social worker checking her body for bruises when she was just four years old.

Trisha grew up in and spent her childhood with a mother who was mentally ill and a stepfather who was a drug abuser.

“It was a bad life, but I don’t blame anyone and I’m not mad,” says Trisha, “I’m happy now and know that if it hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. I often tell my team at work that whenever you feel like you’re about to have a breakdown, you’re probably about to have a breakthrough with something bigger and better heading your way.”

She remembers walking across a busy highway by herself at the age of six, wearing one of the only two dresses she owned, just to get to church. “I knew that I was supposed to go and no one was going to take me so I just went,” she recalls. “I wanted a better life.”

That life she envisioned became a reality when, at the age of 12, her mother went to jail and she was rescued and taken in by her aunt in Savannah. “She pretty much saved my life and I consider her my mom for all intents and purposes,” says Trisha.

“It was the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Trisha graduated from Beach High School and then went on to study marketing and management at Armstrong University, Savannah State University and Valdosta State. When she was just 20 years old, she became pregnant by her boyfriend of five years. He walked out on the relationship, an action that would devastate most women, but the thought of being a single mother just made Trisha more determined to succeed.

I “ I try to excel in everything I do,” she says. “And I recognize that some of that

“Your past doesn’t define you unless you still live there” is me trying to prove my worth to people because of where I came from.” She worked several jobs, including waiting tables and bartending, and it wasn’t long before Trisha built a home for herself and her son, Jordan. She sold the home several years later and made enough money to pay

off all her debt, including student loans and her car, and put $40,000 toward their next home.

“It takes a special person to overcome such a catastrophic childhood and so many serious obstacles,” said Sherry Murat, Jordan’s grandmother and a real estate agent for more than 30 years. “I’ve often told her that she has nothing to prove to anyone.

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and offered to pay for my school,” she said. “It was a rough start, because I got my license in 2007, just as the market was crashing. It took me 7 months to sell my first house and it was a $60,000 trailer.

But just four months later I was able to quit bartending on the weekends and focus on real estate full time.”

In 2012, she formed the Trisha Cook Team at Keller Williams Realty in Pooler.

She and the rest of the group of experienced agents now sell more than 200 homes a year.

Trisha also makes time to give back to her community. Her realty group supports the Homes for Heroes program by donating a portion of their commissions to help people who serve the community (police, firefighters, military, nurses, teachers)

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buy homes. Last year they donated more than $100,000. Trisha is also an active volunteer with her son’s band boosters, the Pooler Chamber of Commerce, Savannah Board of Realtors charities and the Business Network International volunteer group. In addition, she runs the “Cooler in Pooler” Facebook page, which she started in 2009 and now has more than 15,000 followers.

When she’s not working or volunteering, Trisha enjoys spending time with her family. Seven years ago, she reconnected with a high school friend, Allen Hayes, and three years ago the couple was married.

Allen is also a realtor and a member of the realty group. They have three children: Trisha’s son, Jordan, now 17, and Allen’s two children, Megan, 19, and Matthew, 17. The

family also includes two sweet terrier and poodle mixes, Copper and Chipper.

“It’s all I ever really wanted,” she said.

“A family, a home. Everyone comes to our house for Thanksgiving or family gatherings.”

Trisha also enjoys traveling with her family and spending time out on their boat. She said she would also like to become SCUBA certified, take dance lessons and perhaps learn Spanish.

And to keep herself inspired and motivated, she collects quotes. “I have a little notebook where I write down every quote that I love,” she said.

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phelia Rodriguez, annual giving specialist for the Hospice Savannah Foundation, and resident of Pooler, volunteers her time to serve as the co-chair of the hospice’s “We Honor Veterans” program.

Ophelia, who served dual military in the Active US Army and the US Air Force Reserves, explains, “ ‘We Honor Veterans’ is a national program through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Hospice Savannah is one of very few hospices to have attained a Level Four status. This means that not only do we offer on-going education on Veterans’ unique end-oflife issues for our staff and volunteers, provide a Veteran-to-Veterans volunteer program, and have procedures to help Veterans and families to access benefits, but we also cultivate ongoing relationships with Veterans Service Organizations and local and regional Hospice-Veteran partnerships.”

One in four deaths in the US are Veterans and sometimes they may need skilled interventions – for example, combat Veterans may suffer from PTSD and have mental, emotional, social or moral injuries; they may not only have witnessed trauma, but caused it. Perhaps the most touching part of the program is how Hospice Savannah honors and thanks each patient who has served our country by presenting them with a certificate of appreciation and a special pin. Ophelia says, “We are usually joined in these visits by an officer from the patient’s branch of the armed services.

For some Veterans – especially those from the Vietnam era – this may be the very first time their service has been recognized.

“I recently had the honor of attending a pinning of the last Pearl Harbor US Navy Seabee in the Coastal Empire. It was very moving – his whole family came and he was so proud to display his medals and wartime photographs.

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by US Navy Captain Todd Lacy, commanding officer of Rodriguez is pictured with Command Sgt Maj Derek Mayes Savannah State’s Ophelia of Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot at a recent recognition ceremony at the Veterans’ memorial at Hospice House.

NROTC. “Another great story occurred about three years ago after we had sent one of our WWII Veterans to Washington DC on an Honor Flight. It was discovered that Mrs. Amelia R. Jones, a Sergeant in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), was eligible to receive the red jacket of the Tuskegee Airmen and subsequently there was a special ceremony at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Shortly after that, we had the honor of hosting Senator Johnny Isakson and Brigadier General James R. Blackburn, Jr., Deputy Commanding General, 3D ID at our Hospice House as they presented Mrs. (SGT) Jones with the Congressional Gold Medal.”

The program was initially funded by Mr. Jim Strickland, a former resident of Bloomingdale, in gratitude for the care provided to his father, retired Marine MGySgt Roy Strickland.

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Maribeth Lindler A Servant of the City

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Story by JULIE HALES

veryone is talking about the growth in Pooler, Georgia.

You can barely turn on the television without seeing something on the news about this city…the fastest growing in the state of Georgia.

Nobody can give you a first-hand account of this better than Maribeth Lindler.

Maribeth has spent her last 28 years as the

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City Clerk of Pooler.

She has watched Pooler blossom in her time at City Hall, now serving the city from their brand new building next to old city hall on Highway 80. Maribeth’s career has grown along with the city from an entry-level position to her current council-appointed post.

Coming on board in 1989, Maribeth originally started her career with the city

in their finance department. At that time, she remembers exactly 800 customers paid water bills to the city. In the next two decades, that number had more than tripled…to over 5,000 in 2008. Maribeth tells us how time and technology has made it more convenient for residents to pay their bills. “We now offer our residents the convenience of paying online or having their bill drafted from their bank account.

So, now our walk-in traffic has decreased,” she explains.

This is only one of the many changes she has seen during her tenur.

“When I first came on here, the mayor and city council members were all part time and they would check in once and awhile. Now, even though part-time, the mayor is here on a daily basis. There is a lot of interaction going on every day,” she

says.

All correspondence for the city council meetings go through Maribeth Lindler.

She also handles inquires, complaints and makes sure the feedback goes through the correct channels. As the city continues to grow, the staff at City Hall expands as well.

Back in 1989 when she started, the city hall office only had 5 employees. Now they have 18.

When Maribeth was asked to describe a normal work day for herself, she responds, “It varies from week to week. Council agendas are prepared the week before the meetings. The meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Then the minutes are prepared following the meetings. I facilitate the open records process and maintain the City’s Code of Ordinances, keeping track of any legislation that www.PoolerMagazine.com | July/August 2017

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may affect the City. I handle all aspects of business registration and alcoholic beverage license applications, and, coordination with the zoning and building departments, as well as the city manager and finance officer. This is ongoing every day.”

One of the biggest changes she has seen at city hall over the years has been the number of businesses locating here.

This number has increased rapidly. “The diversity of businesses has challenged the planning and zoning department the most.

In turn, the number of businesses registering has increased. I see at least 3 to 5 coming in daily,” she says.

With all this growth comes changes.

Maribeth’s job is no different, with many changes over the years. She tells us, “It has

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definitely become more complex, mainly with the increase in population and number of businesses. Years ago, I knew a lot more people by name and could tell you where they lived. I can’t do that now. And, I have seen many of our elderly citizens pass away, some of whom were very dear to me.”

Maribeth is a 30 year resident of Pooler.

So, the changes in the city have not only affected her ‘working world,’ but her time away from work as well. She says, “The convenience of having the retail and grocery stores here is a plus. I once said that it would be wonderful if we never had to travel into Savannah to shop or go to the doctor and soon we will have more medical/doctor offices and a micro-hospital.”

Maribeth Lindler truly loves her job.

She works directly under the direction of the mayor and council. She considers it a pleasure to work with each of them, as well as all the city employees.

“The best part of my job is helping people,” says Maribeth, who grew up in northwest Indiana, and moved to North Carolina before calling Pooler home. “The interaction with the new people as well as the people who have been here for awhile, not being born and raised here, gives me the feeling of being a part of the family.”

Maribeth plans on remaining at City Hall until her retirement. “It has been an honor serving the citizens of such a fine city. And, I plan to remain active in politics,” she states.

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CARRIE ROUSE Benevolent Humanitarian Who Cares Where it Counts Story by KATRICE WILLIAMS Photos by NELSON LAPORTE

“You truly understand what it is to give when you can’t get something in return.”

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arrie Rouse is the owner of BoldSoul Boutique at the Tanger Outlets in Pooler.

Carrie has lived in the local area for some time now, along with her husband Clint and their three children, Hailey-17, Kayla-12 and Kelby-11.

In addition to a degree in psychology, Carrie accumulated a variety of notable experience over the years. Whether working in retail, at Gulfstream Aerospace, or even pursuing various marketing-related endeavors, Carrie’s extraordinary work ethic is undeniable. She immensely credits her dad Wayne and stepmom Hazel for it.

“We were always raised to work hard and to reap the benefits of our hard work,” Carrie comments. Being raised on a small family farm definitely provided a fair share of work each day.

Additionally, Carrie benefited from attending various marketing and management courses over the years. Many focused on individual passions and exploring personal motivating factors. Hence, Carrie wanted to pursue those things in life that she was most passionate about. She remembers one conversation in particular with a past manager who pointed a bottle of ketchup out to her.

‘If you can sell this bottle of ketchup like nobody has sold it before, then you can sell anything and you can do anything,’ he declared. That proved to be quite an empowering revelation for Carrie. She learned to look at all of her objectives, big or small, as completely attainable goals with the right amount of effort.

She asserts, “That really put a fire in my belly—talking about passions and what makes our fire burn. That was always my goal—how can I make this ‘ketchup bottle’ different than any other.”

Following extensive career and market research, and countless prayers, Carrie decided to open a boutique. She feels incredibly grateful that her husband Clint supported her dream every step of the way. He has been an inspiring blessing in her life, helping her turn her visions into beautiful realities. Clint felt that Carrie had found a great niche in the market; moreover, he knew that her purpose was faith-based and believed that in itself was priceless.

Carrie has long encompassed an outgoing, personable and beautifully bold personality. What’s more, she always wanted to make a meaningful difference in the world…a difference with a focus on helping others. Prior to opening her boutique, Carrie planned for it to be a “fair trade business,” where profits from the business

would be shared to support worthy needbased causes.

As a fair trade business, or “give back company,” a percentage of each sale at BoldSoul goes to support a cause close to Carrie’s heart—to aid the children in Haiti.

She appreciates her customers who see the value in making purchases or even giving donations for the phenomenal cause.

Carrie states, “It’s worth it just knowing the kind of impact we make on people. Not only that, they’re also making an impact on our business in making these children’s lives a little bit easier in their giving and their purchasing through this store. They really do make a difference. There’s a purpose behind every purchase in this store, and it’s to feed and clothe these guys.”

Carrie, who does mission work, knows

first-hand of the Haitian people’s plight and the relevance of every cent.

As she has “always wanted to help more,” Carrie started mission trips earlier in life, but none inspired her quite as much as her visits to Haiti, some taking place shortly after the devastating 2010 earthquake which displaced over 1 million people. It was directly responsible for hundreds of thousands of casualties. Carrie was both touched and whole-heartedly disturbed by the people’s struggle; she sought opportunities to be an instrument of aid.

“I knew that I loved the Haitian people.

I knew that I loved the culture. I knew that I loved to go. I wanted to help more…I wanted to do more,” she mentions.

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non-profit organization devoted to assisting those in need through their missions around the world. In fact, one of the two founding leaders was her childhood pastor.

Carrie explains that a mere “$25 buys a bag of rice that can feed a family for a month.” Whether donations are used to buy rice, a much needed generator, or clothing, Carrie has found that even a small gesture is a mountainous act to the Haitian people; there is no amount of giving that’s too small.

“Whether it’s one or two meals a day, they’re still being sustained. They have something to eat. People don’t realize— these people have nothing. They don’t have a system to help like America…we are the system. This store is the system. The organization that I’m with is the system.

This is real; this is true. I just want to make a difference in whatever community we eventually go in. Wherever God leads us, I want to make a difference. To love God is to love people…that means everybody.

That just doesn’t mean who you pick and choose,” she emphasizes.

Carrie, along with the Church Quake

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group, set up an orphanage. Contributions and aid from the group is responsible for its complete operation, which includes supplying meals, linens, proper medications and any other needed items.

Carrie and the other missionaries hope to “transition the children back to their families” whenever they can be properly cared for, those whose parents did not perish in the earthquake or from other circumstances. The group also began a Bible school for the children, which has proven to be a success.

Concerning the Bible school, Carrie admits, “We’re trying to get them fed tangibly, but we’re trying to get them fed spiritually as well.”

Carrie is excited about the hope that they are helping to bring to the communities of people who have often lived in an array of hopelessness and adversity.

She notes, “We’re trying to be a seed…just making a difference in people’s lives.

We try to love on the children because their parents aren’t there to love on them.

We try to meet as many needs as we can.

It’s the purpose behind the passion.”

Through it all, Carrie is happy that she can help to “save lives and change lives.”

After her fulfilling mission trips or even after a nice day’s work in her store, Carrie’s biggest hobby is going home to spend time with her family. She even considers it to be a “nice get-away.” Further, she appreciates all the kindness and support of her family, friends and team at BoldSoul who believe in her mission and continue to help “make her dreams come true.”

“I have a good support group of friends and family,” she insists.

Carrie is determined to maintain a warm and inviting atmosphere inside her store, allowing customers to feel right at home. Whether paintings, t-shirts, mugs or jewelry, customers are surrounded by countless products exemplifying hope and inspiration.

Carrie goes on to say, “Follow your passion. Haiti is my passion…people are my passion…being an inspiration is my passion. We’re all here for a purpose. You truly understand what it is to give when someone can’t give you something in return. I love that type of giving.”

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t’s not easy to find the perfect fit.

Whether it’s a little sundress or a cotton top, when it’s a good fit you just know it. For Pooler resident Amy Lee Westervelt, it was a longtime quest to find the life that fit her just right. It wasn’t easy, but she now has the life she envisioned for herself: a wonderful family and a thriving business as a retailer for the LuLaRoe fashion brand.

Amy Lee grew up on the South Shore of Boston in Pembroke, Mass. She graduated from Bridgewater State University with a degree in communication studies. After a stint as a wedding planner, she went back to school and received her degree in elementary education. She soon discovered that finding work as a teacher was more difficult than she expected.

“There was so much bureaucracy involved in getting a classroom position and a lot of it comes down to knowing the right people,” said Amy Lee. She eventually took a position as assistant to the president of an educational consulting firm.

It was around that time that, in April of 2011, she gave up trying to meet the right single man in Boston and began to look farther South. “I had always been interested in Savannah, so when I was on a dating site I just typed in the city’s zip code.” And there she saw the photo of William, a father with five children.

His profile said he loves his kids and that if you have kids, he’ll love them too.

It wasn’t long before Amy Lee made the trip to Savannah. The city and her new boyfriend were everything she had expected and much more. William was an Army Ranger and in May 2011, just after they met in person for the first time, he was sent to Afghanistan. “We had a long-distance love affair, this whirlwind romance that just looking back on makes me lose my breath,” recalled Amy Lee. “I would send him so many gifts in the mail, it was almost ridiculous. Books, games, candy. At his mail call, he would always get a bag full of presents.”

William was assigned to Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah at the time and while he was in Afghanistan, he was notified that he was accepted into the Army’s officers commissioning program. He returned to Savannah and the couple was married that November in 2011 at the home of Amy Lee’s parents in Boston.

William started his studies at Armstrong University two months later. In December 2013, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and received his commission.

After completing his officers’ training course, William received his next assignment: Fairbanks, Alaska. Three hours away from the Arctic Circle and as cold as 60 degrees below zero. Not exactly paradise. The couple began to consider their options.

“We probably could’ve transferred to another base, but we were both really wanting a different lifestyle for our family,” said Amy Lee. “It wasn’t conducive to the way we wanted to live our lives. We both had this vision of being together all the time. We’re best friends and we went through so much to be together.

With him working and being away from us 8 hours every day, we realized we didn’t want to be apart that much.

We also didn’t want our human existence to be defined by jobs that we had to keep to sustain our lifestyle. We wanted more than that.”

By now, Amy Lee and William had two young children in addition to William’s five.

“I had started to realize that, although the path I was on in the military was an honorable one and I was part of a brotherhood, it wasn’t necessarily what I want my legacy to be,” said William. “I had dreams of raising our children, owning land, helping people. So if she had a plan where I was out of the army and our family could thrive, I was all for it.”

Finding an alternative to their military life and William’s income took some time and research, but the answer ultimately landed almost on their doorstep. It came to them when Amy Lee had a yard sale.

“A girl came up to the sale and she had on

this gorgeous skirt, so I complimented her,” said Amy Lee. “She thanked me and told me that she sells them. So she walked me to the back of her truck and she had all of these storage totes filled with maxi skirts and leggings. Then she invited me to her house to see all of the clothes.” The young woman, Dawn Davis, was an independent retailer for LuLaRoe and it didn’t take long for Amy Lee to see the possibilities for her family.

At first she partnered with a friend, Erin Hause, and the two scraped together the money to get started. In just three days, they had completely sold out of their entire inventory. “We were the first ones in the company to sell online,” recalls Amy Lee. “We would post images at midnight, and people would be on there right away, ready to buy.

The business grew and and in no time she was able to venture out on her own. Now her partner is William, who believed in Amy Lee and the business so strongly that he left the Army in 2016 with an honorable discharge to join her as operations manager.

He jokes that he’s “employed by gratitude and glamour”.

“I started out doing the photography and the shipping as well as set up and breakdown for shows and events,” said William.

“Now I’m also focusing on the marketing aspects and technical support. We’re trying to shift the business from mostly online sales and a Facebook presence to more of a local business.”

Amy Lee and William moved back to the Savannah area and settled in Pooler. They enjoy all the time they get to spend with each other and with their children: (from oldest to youngest) Autumn, Xavier, Scott, Emma, Amelia, Alannah, William and Evainne. Plus one more little Westervelt due July 10th.

When asked what advice she has for other women who are thinking about starting a business, Amy Lee said she is always inspired by “The Secret,” the best-selling self-help film and book based on the law of attraction and positive thinking.

“I would tell them that you have to first decide exactly what you want and why you want it,” she said. “Then you should decide that you want this more than you don’t. I didn’t have a choice. It was either do it or stay in Alaska. And then when you know what you want, grab on to it and dig in your heels.”

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POOLER RECREATION SPOTLIGHT

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he Pooler Recreation Department takes pride in their array of programs and thrives from the help of their dedicated volunteers. Meet long time Pooler resident, Roger Hazelwood, known around the rec department as simply Coach Rog. “This was given to me by one of the great coaches in the Pooler area, Coach Stallcup, from his son Stone Stallcup,” Roger reminisced.

Roger has lived in Pooler for the past eight years with his charming family, a wife and two daughters. He dotingly shared, “I am a devoted husband to my lovely wife Dawna Hazelwood. We have been together for a little over 9 years. I am also a proud parent of two beautiful girls name Alyssa and Aniyah.”

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him into the coach that he is today. “I come from a military family,” Roger enlightened. “My father served for just under 14 years of service. Through that time I traveled to many places around the world before landing in Georgia in 1992. I spent the remainder of my early adolescence in the city of Richmond Hill, where I flourished my basketball talents into getting a scholarship at Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga. While in college, I was a two sport athlete in basketball and cross country.

Once I graduated, I was able to spend some time getting involved with kids at The Landings Club on Skidaway Island; being there I realized that I had a niche for teaching and coaching kids through physical health.”

Although his experience at The Landings Club revealed his forte with

teaching children, coaching children was not on Coach Rog’s initial agenda. “I truly did not have the desire of coaching until 2015, when one of the coaches was battling with cancer. She was such sweet lady. She just looked at me and said, ‘You look like you know a little bit about soccer.’ She basically turned the whistle and ball over to me, I came into this sport like a deer in head lights. But within that first season, it was my oldest daughter’s second season playing and I naturally gravitated to it. The kids that play this sport make it very fun for me (U6).” The coach admitted that he even lets his little players choose the names of their soccer team.

Roger Hazelwood got his start in coaching with the U6 group, which is typically pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age children. He has been coach-

ing soccer for the past four seasons for U6 and the mentor also has one season of U8 age group under his belt.

Soccer is not the only sport that the coach is involved in at the rec department.

This summer he will be back to his childhood roots with basketball and noted, “I just started coaching summer basketball this year; hoping to get my feet a little wet for the fall season!”

Coach Rog’s passion for the Pooler Rec-

reation Department and their sports stems from his childhood. “I was a well-rounded kid. I played Baseball, Basketball and Track-n-Fields. I love that kids come out and become active, outside individuals, and not sit under the television playing video games.”

Inspiration is what puts the wind in our sails to succeed at anything we do in life; it’s that motivation that gets us up in the morning to face the world. Where

does Roger Hazelwood get his inspiration to coach children? He candidly answered, “My daughters keep me inspired.”

The Pooler Recreation Department has a vast number of different programs and sports for children, as early as the age of three, to get involved. Please contact the Pooler Rec Department at 912.748.5776 or visit their website: http://www.poolerrec.com for more information on how to get started.

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hen you own a business, the thought of taking the right action to thrive in your community can be a daunting task. Where do you start? How do you become a part of your business community?

One word. Connection.

In business, it is important to make the connection between other members of your business community. There is no better way to do that than to become a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

As a whole, we tend to do business with the people that we know. When these businesses come together, they are more apt to build an alliance, collaborate and buy from one another.

“When people walk up to a business and see a Chamber of Commerce decal on their door, there is an instinctual feeling of trust,” says Pam Southard, Executive Director.

A survey has shown (2012, The Schapiro Group) that “being active in a local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy because two-thirds of consumers believe that such companies use good business practices, are reputable, care about

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Chamber membership is an important part of being in business in the Pooler area.

Since 2008, the Pooler Chamber of Commerce has been an important investment in businesses in the local community.

Why join the Chamber of Commerce?

The Pooler Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing leadership to companies and putting your business out front.

Through networking events, fundraisers, workshops, and other activities, all with a target of connecting local business owners and meeting the needs of its members.

Their purpose is to provide quality service, improve economic development, while protecting and promoting their member businesses in the local community.

We all know that Pooler is thriving. In fact, it is one of the fastest growing cities in Georgia. This alone attracts businesses to set up shop here. It’s a great time to be part of Pooler’s business community.

Join in by becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

With their team of professionals, they can help shine the spotlight on your business and can give it the attention it needs.

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Visibility: Your Chamber increases your visibility within the community.

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ou would think that a car dealership’s number one rule would be “get the sale no matter what.” But at Rincon Chevrolet, they have one simple rule in both Sales and Service departments: Treat all customers as if they were your mother or your father.

“You won’t go wrong if you always have in mind what you would say if you were talking to your parents,” said Jesse Greathouse, Executive Manager of Rincon Chevrolet. “We consider our customers as guests and investors. When you invest with us we want to support you. That way we grow together.

Located across from Walmart, the Rincon dealership has been a part of the Effingham community for decades. Even though it changed ownership in April 2014, many of the veteran staff remain. “Rincon Chevrolet is a big time dealership with all the benefits and modern convenience of a large metropolitan store, but small enough to be very personal,” said Greathouse. “We really know our customers by name in both Sales and Service.”

Jesse Greathouse has been in the business for more than 25 years, and his key staff have impressive experience as well.

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According to Jesse, giving back to the community is a priority for his dealership and for him personally. “We consider Rincon Chevrolet first and foremost a business that is here to serve the residents of Effingham County,” he said. “If there is a project or organization that needs support in our area, we are all in.”

The dealership is so dedicated to giving back to the community that they have launched a unique support initiative called the “Partners Program.”

“Simply put, we support what is important to our customers,” said Jesse. “When you buy a new vehicle from us, we take the approach that you have invested in our business, so to reinvest with you we will contribute $150.00 back to any civic, religious, academic, or youth organization of your choice.”

Since the program’s inception, Rincon Chevrolet has contributed thousands of dollars to benefit high schools, a variety of civic organizations, and a long list of youth organizations (the Cub Scouts and their Pinewood Derby, gymnastic clubs, FFA, and Treutlen House, just to name a few).

In addition to the Partners Program, longtime customers of the dealership will no doubt notice many other positive initiatives. In addition to extending the Service and Parts hours to Saturdays, they also increased the number of service bays by 40 percent, opened a rental department, increased sales hours, remodeled the showroom, and created a refreshment center.

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Wyleen and her former partner and sub-contractor, Ken Mcinhardt, restored Blandford House in 1992, intending it as a temporary residence during the construction of the Waterford Subdivision.

Originally built in 1908 by Larvan Kessler for his new bride, Addie Dugger, the house enchanted Wyleen and Ken and captured their imagination. Today, a picture of Lavan and Addie on their wedding day hangs in the restored hallway as a reminder of, Wyleen explains charmingly, “our responsibility to preserve history. I am merely a temporary custodian of the house.”

Wyleen Long’s love of old houses began while living in the historic district of Savannah for 18 years. “Like me, in an old house nothing works like it used to,” she laughs. “No lines are quite straight any more and she creaks when the weather hits her hard, but the lines give her character.

You know she has a story to tell.”

In 2008, Wyleen was surprised by a neighbor’s request to renew their wedding vows and hold the reception int he garden

at the newly restored Blandford House.

With borrowed tables and chairs and rented table linens, Wyleen and The Blandford House hosted the first of many events to grace the charming property. Before long, another neighbor asked if it was available for a wedding and Wyleen joined forces with her dear friend and current partner, Tony Hicks. The Blandford House as an events venue was off to the races. “Without him none of this would be possible,” she elaborates.

Wyleen was no stranger to event staging, having found herself in a unique position after a very good friend, Marilyn Pottorf asked Wyleen to lend a hand one fateful weekend years ago. Pottorf’s employer, Kiwi Fleur of Savannah had a big event scheduled and needed a few extra hands. One weekend event led to another weekend event, and before she knew it, Wyleen found herself thrust into the world of event planning, working alongside renowned East Coast floral designer and owner Vicki Sepielli. She still lends a hand there several weekends a month.

The Blandford House boasts a delightful suite for the bride and her party, tucked among the trees at the back of the garden, and separate from the main house - well away from the eyes of the curious groom.

The comfortable styled space provides plenty of room for the bridal party to relax while having their hair and makeup done and waiting for the ceremony to begin.

While the bride and her attendants are being pampered, the groom and his party have the use of the upstairs suite of rooms in the main house, in the spacious master suite with attached lounge.

The romantic, old world feel of the

garden, enhanced by the placement of two graceful and elegant columns dating to the late 1800’s, make this versatile venue a recent favorite for filmmakers and SCAD students shooting on location. Verandas and covered outdoor spaces can accommodate up to 150 guests, ensuring that your event will never be rained out. The expansive lawn and intimate side gardens can easily accommodate 250 guests.

White lights and winter foliage transform the garden into a sparkling wonderland for winter brides.

Wyleen continues to develop different areas of the property to enhance the venue and takes great pains to maintain the original character and integrity of the property. Recent additions include nestling a crystal chandelier in the garden like a coy jewel, expanding the garden area for playing games or dancing under the stars and providing electricity and lighting to the driveway and five acre field used for parking.

Wyleen is happy to help you schedule your event at the Garden and ensure that you, your vendors and guests receive the necessary guidance and attention to ensure a smooth event. Please call 912.667.6477 or e-mail wylong@windstream.net for further assistance. Venue rental includes all tables, chairs, linens and the service of Wyleen as event coordinator.

THE BLANDFORD HOUSE 436 Blandford Road Rincon, GA 912-667-6477

Gateway Community Church We Get To Do This

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very Sunday morning a team of faithful volunteers unloads trailers at Godley Station School. Rain or shine, this core group sets up an entire “church” in a matter of hours.

Reece Myran is one of those who dedicates his morning so others can experience Gateway Community Church. “Every Christian is a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ,”

Sam Martin, executive pastor, Gateway.

“We would tell about families that were coming to Gateway and finding healing and hope. We would tell about addictions being broken and marriages being restored. When you keep the stories of why we do this every week in front of people, then you understand that we actually do get to do this!”

Today “We Get To Do This” serves as a

says Myran. “As such, I have the obligation and the privilege of finding a way to serve my brothers and sisters in Christ, and the surrounding community.” It’s a physically demanding routine, but one that wholeheartedly captures the power behind Gateway.

We Get To Do This The catchphrase originally served as motivation for the volunteers who pour sweat during setup. “We made sure to tell stories to our volunteers each week,” says

foundation for Gateway’s mission. The five words encompass the church’s core values: people, life change, relationships and commitment matter to God. Each Sunday, Gateway attracts more than 750 people to its services and nearly 250 children in fifth grade or below to its youth program. Its reach extends into the community as well. Every year Gateway holds a special service where it donates $3 for every person in attendance for Backpack Buddies. Gateway also supports Loaves & Fishes, a yearly giant Easter egg hunt, other local events, mission trips and orphanages in Honduras and Mexico.

Same Bible, Different Church Gateway prides itself on being a different church. From the moment doors opened in 2006, its approach to bringing people closer to Christ has been creative.

“What makes Gateway different is our intentional approach to helping people who are new to church feel welcomed and em-

New Location Opening Soon 1700 Pine Barren Road Bloomingdale, GA

braced,” says Matt Hearn, senior pastor, Gateway. Whether it be the come-as-youare invite, the uplifting band or the smiling faces, Gateway has a way of making you feel right at home.

Drew C. can attest to Gateway’s healing power and welcoming style. A recovering alcoholic, Drew is in his sixth year of sobriety. He’s also one of the nearly 300 volunteers who serve at Gateway. “I feel loved and I feel at home,” says Drew. “The opportunity to serve and worship alongside God’s people in an atmosphere of love and grace has forever changed me.”

Planting Roots If you drive down Pine Barren Road in Bloomingdale, you’ll notice an almost-complete building. Slated to open later this year, it’s the new brick and mortar for Gateway. The 18,400-squarefoot building will be a welcomed addition for Gateway staff and members; it will be a place to call home. Over the next few years the goal is to add 18,000 sq. ft., making it possible for 1,000 people to attend a service. No matter what changes the future brings, there is one thing that won’t change – the new building will house the same values that made Gateway what it is today. “The culture of the people is what really defines a church, “said Pastor Hearn.

“My hope is that people will continue to feel welcomed and embraced in our new environment.”

Gateway meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Gateway is also expanding to Southside Savannah, and will open a campus inside White Bluff United Methodist Church in January 2018. For more information, visit gatewaysavannah.com

(912) 748-7011 www.gatewaypooler.com

Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Coastal Audiology offers Pooler residents a unique and more cost effective approach to help combat hearing loss.

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ith the onset of all kinds of gizmos and gadgetry in our culture in the past few years, as well as the overuse of the hearing devices that accompany them, it’s no wonder that more and more people of all ages are being affected by substantial amounts of hearing loss these days. Dawn MacMillan, proprietor of Coastal Audiology, says that she’s seen quite an increase in the need for hearing devices in the time she’s been in practice.

“There’s documented evidence that young people are suffering the consequences of deteriorated hearing loss much earlier than they have in years past,” she says.

“There is definitely a need for what we can offer now more than ever before due to lifestyle choices.”

MacMillan’s practice, Coastal Audiology, Inc., is a full-service Audiology and hearing healthcare practice specializing in a full-range of hearing aids from a variety of leading manufacturers. Coastal Audiology also boasts a complete range of hearing protection products for hunters, musicians, swimmers, along with many more recreational and occupational uses.

Additionally, the Hearing Aid Center offers a wide variety of listening devices for

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individuals who may need some assistance with hearing but aren’t quite ready for a hearing aid. This includes but is not limited to amplified telephones, television listening systems, and Bluetooth-compatible headsets.

MacMillan is a life-long Pooler resident who has always managed to stay in touch with her roots. “My parents moved here when I was six months old. After getting my degree from the University of North Texas, I came back home and interviewed with a couple of practices in town and was actually offered a position with one of them. However, my philosophy of patient care was a bit different from theirs, so I chose to open my own practice.”

Since first opening its doors in 2004, Coastal Audiology has been offering Pooler residents a full range of products from a variety of manufacturers to give them the very best options for their hearing loss.

MacMillan also says that she enjoys a certain hometown advantage to practicing in Pooler. “Many of my patients are folks that I’ve known my entire life, from softball coaches to teachers to relatives of friends that I’ve grown up with. They’re people that I see in the grocery store or church, so I already know many of the factors that can help me to determine the best product for

them.”

MacMillan says that what sets Coastal Audiology apart is the specialized patient care that other providers may not offer.

“I try to find solutions for anyone seeking better hearing, no matter what their financial situation is. I really don’t agree with a ‘one size fits all approach.’”

While hearing aids can range in price from $200 a piece to well over $1000, the typical dispensing model with regards to hearing devices is to provide a ‘bundled’ plan that may end up costing upwards of $5000 or more. In this scenerio, a client would receive a pair of professionally fitted hearing aids along with their professional care in a ‘package.’

According to MacMillan, this approach may be cost prohibitive to a lot of people who might otherwise best be served by paying for services when and if they need it. “I always try to find a plan that will fit their budget and lifestyle while still offering them a quality hearing device. I don’t try to sell unnecessary services that will only increase the cost. It is truly personalized patient care. I take into account the client’s physical limitations, lifestyle and budget when offering them any service or product.”

(912) 748-9494 Office Hours: Mondays- By Appointment Only Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

www.coastalaudiology.com

Dr. Dawn Hostetler-MacMillan, Audiologist

Serving Effingham, Chatham and Bryan Counties

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or over 77 years, Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union has enjoyed a long, remarkable history as one of the oldest locally owned financial institutions in the area. Through multiple expansions and our community charter in place, Georgia Heritage FCU proudly serves anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties.

We continue to strive to make a difference in the lives of our members.

Unlike a bank, a Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution, owned and controlled by the people who use its services. These people are members. Credit unions serve groups that share something in common, such as where they work, live, or go to church or school. Credit unions are not-for profit and exist to provide a safe, convenient place for members to save money and to get loans at reasonable rates.

A volunteer board of directors directs the organization in protecting the interest of the membership. The main goal of the credit union is to form lifelong relationships with each member. Georgia Heritage FCU is focused on helping members attain their financial goals.

The Georgia Heritage FCU also strives to educate its members on financial literacy by hosting two free seminars annually.

These workshops are open to the general public and focus on topics such as managing savings and cyber safety. The Credit Union extends its efforts to better inform members by holding events every April and October during National Credit Union Youth Month and International Credit Union Month, respectively.

Seminars on elements of finance aren’t the only way Georgia Heritage FCU gives back to the community. Georgia Heritage FCU hosts an annual Chip and Fore charity golf tournament in September to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network and the Dwaine and Cynthia Willet Children’s Hospital of Savannah. Each May, Georgia Heritage FCU awards $3500 in scholarships to high school seniors.

In addition to the original office that still operates at 1085 West Lathrop Avenue in Garden City, the Georgia Heritage FCU has a Savannah location in the Stephenson Executive Center and a third branch at 102 Park Avenue in Pooler. A year after opening, the Pooler office was selected as the 2013 Business of the Year by the

Pooler Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau.

When visiting the Pooler location, members will not only be treated to an award-winning experience, they will also receive outstanding assistance from a seasoned team of highly qualified individuals who strive to create long-lasting relationships.

Joining Georgia Heritage FCU doesn’t just mean joining a credit union; it means joining a community. To become a part of the Georgia Heritage FCU family, new members can apply online, phone the office, walk into the office, or request a membership packet be mailed to their address at absolutely no charge. Joining the union is free, but a minimum deposit of $5 is required to open an account. However, if a member chooses to close the account, the $5 will be returned.

The Pooler office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. For more information, visit https://www.gaheritagefcu.org or call (912) 236-4400.

102 Park Ave, Pooler, GA (912) 236-4400 www.gaheritagefcu.org

Bella Salon & Spa: Beauty and Faith

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wner of Bella Salon & Spa, Sharon Lucas, is an Effingham County native. Sharon met her husband at Shorter University in Rome, Geogia where she attended college. After getting married, her husband joined the military which led to much traveling during the nine years he served in the Air Force.

Once his term was over, he decided to pursue higher education which then relocated them to sunny Florida for six years. After enjoying the sunshine state, it was time to head on back home to Georgia.

Sharon had been a stay-at-home mother up until her youngest child was a senior in high school. The opportunity to begin working as a receptionist at a hair salon landed at her feet. She says that after a month of working there part-time, the owner said to her, “You don’t need to be working as a receptionist, you need to be a hair stylist.” Much to her surprise, she was intrigued and replied, “Are you going to train me to be a hair stylist?”

From that moment, Sharon’s career as a stylist began to blossom. The owner of the salon hand-picked stylists to train Sharon

and share with her their strengths in the art of styling their clients. “It was very awesome to have that experience,” she says.

Sharon decided to move forward in her styling career and seek growth at a salon in Pooler. She was told that she could begin work but, in just six weeks, the salon would be closing down. While stunned by this news, the owner planted a seed in her head. She suggested, “Well, this would be a great place to open a salon.” Immediately, Sharon said to herself, “I can’t open a salon!”

There was much to consider in that time of her life, as she and her family were focused on the health of her husband whom had been diagnosed with cancer. Their bills were wrapped tightly in chemo treatments and countless surgeries. Sharon said, “I can’t afford to open a salon.” After much discussion and prayer, she explains “We were able to take out a second mortgage on our house and open the salon.”

Sharon and her husband worked closely for the first five years of the business to build a family dynamic within the walls of the salon, helping their clients to be

comfortable and relaxed.

Bella Salon & Spa is a J Beverly Hills concept salon. Sharon met with owner Juan Juan and pulled inspiration from his vision in providing quality products and service to their clients. All hair types are welcome and encouraged to try this line.

Clients will be amazed in the difference of their hair from just one use.

Bella Salon provides hair services for men, women, and children. Their services range from a simple cut to fashion colors, wax, manicures, pedicures and facials.

Sharon has dedicated herself to making a difference in her clients’ lives. Not only does she help them feel beautiful on the outside, she connects with the people that walk into her salon, provides a listening ear and has started a prayer log in order to spread love and blessings to those who need it. Clients will find themselves truly cared for in this establishment.

Bella Salon is celebrating ten years of business and ask that everyone stop by on Tuesday August 8th from 4:00 to 7:00pm.

They are located on 115 Canal Street, suite 301 in Pooler.

115 Canal Street, Suite 301 Pooler Georgia 31322 (912)450-7700 bella-salonandspa.com

ENT: EAR, NOSE & THROAT ASSOCIATES OF SAVANNAH, P.C.

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Michael Zoller, MD, FACS

Fred Daniel, MD, FACS

ounded in 1977, ENT Associates of Savannah, P.C., has provided Georgia’s Coastal Empire and South Carolina’s Lowcountry with top rated service and care.

Since 2007, ENT Associates of Savannah, P.C., has grown right along with Pooler, becoming our city’s premier group of ear, nose and throat professionals and providing you with the best treatment services possible.

So invested in Pooler is ENT Associates of Savannah, P.C., that the company decided to build its own office at Godley Station Professional Park, and began seeing patients in the new facility at 1000 Towne Center Boulevard in 2015.

That investment in Pooler continues with the addition of Dr. Diane Davis to the

Stephen Rashleigh, MD, FACS

William Moretz, III, MD

Brad A. Rawlings, MD

ENT Associates staff. Dr. Davis graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and has been Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery since 1983, when she began practicing in Dublin, Ga. Dr. Davis will join ENT Associates in July.

She will join Michael Zoller, MD; Fred Daniels, MD; Stephen P. Rashleigh, MD; William H. Moretz III, MD; Brad A. Rawlings, MD; and Michelle Yamada, PA-C, to help you diagnose and treat head, neck, throat, voice and swallowing problems.

ENT Associates of Savannah, P.C. also offers allergy testing, diagnosistics and treatments, including on-staff audiologists specializing in hearing testing and expert in the newest hearing-aid technology. The physicians at ENT Associates also treat

5201 Frederick St., Savannah, GA Office (912) 351-3030 www.entsavannah.com Satellite Offices: POOLER • Richmond Hill Rincon • Statesboro • Bluffton,SC

Michelle Yamada, PA

head and neck disorders, sinus problems, sleep disorders, throat disorders, balance disorders, voice and speech problems, swallowing problems and more.

If it’s an ear, nose or throat problem, ENT Associates of Savannah, P.C., is known across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry for going above and beyond to ensure its patients are given the best possible medical treatment and are treated with the utmost respect. ENT Associates pledges to treat every patient as an individual and provide medical care specific to their needs.

For more information about ENT Associates, call 912-351-3030 or visit www. entsavannah.com.

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