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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2021 PUBLISHERS

Clay Morris | clay.morris@lifestylepubs.com Jana Morris | jana.morris@lifestylepubs.com

Augusta is in Bloom! IT’S FINALLY SPRINGTIME! I don’t know about you, but I am soaking up every sec-

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Bailey Morris | bailey.morris@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT MANAGERS

Kathy Kelley | kathy.kelley@lifestylepubs.com Lisa Story | lisa.story@lifestylepubs.com

ond of this that I can! Going outside in the warmer weather and seeing the flowers

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blooming on our fruit trees brings me lots of joy. It’s also time for The Masters, it may

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look different than it used to, but it is no less the fun!

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Whether you need a golf cart for golfing or just for driving around the neighborhood,

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what all they have to offer, including customizable options.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michelle W. Parnell, Bailey Morris, Hayley Hyer

Don Lechner, a real estate agent with Summer House Realty and a real estate photographer, shares what all he has to bring to the table.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Shannon Roby, Don Lechner, Lillian Boone

The flowers are blooming so it’s time to start creating your flower beds! We put together a guide for everything you need to know on building the perfect flower beds. With the warmer weather coming, Daniel Morris, owner of All About Trucks And Autos, answers all the questions you have about getting your vehicle's windows tinted. Photographer Shannon Roby is a master at nature photography! We have a visually pleasing gallery for you to enjoy.

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the history behind Willie Jewell’s and hear from Jimmy in our article, Old School Bar-B-Q.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2021

FEATURES 12 Building The Perfect Flower Bed How To Build Your Spring Time Flower Beds

18 Perfectly Personalized Whether you're looking for new, refurbished, or customized golf carts, Mr. Golf Carts has you covered.

22 Capturing The Home Real Estate agent Don Lechner shares what separates him from the rest.

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26 Old School Bar-B-Q Learn The History Behind Willie Jewell's And Meet The New Owner

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26 Food & Wine 30 Lifestyle Calendar 31

Healthy Lifestyle

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SCRUBS OF EVANS NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS To better serve their clientele, Scrubs Of Evans is excited to announce that they are now open on Saturdays from 10AM - 4PM. Scrubs Of Evans is dedicated to providing the healthcare community with the best quality scrubs around.

LOCAL DEPUTY SAVES COUPLE Kudos to Columbia County deputy Chris Adkins! Recently Chris received a dispatch that a resident called in saying, he could hear someone behind his house calling for help. Due to Chris’ ingenuity and former experience with the DNR, he realized that the home backed up to the river. Chris wondered if someone was possibly stranded on the river. Chris realized they were probably going to need a boat, so he called DNR to come out. Isaiah and Shaquinna White had been kayaking and tipped over. Isaiah reported that his wife was suffering from hypothermia, Chris scooped her out of the water and he and Isaiah carried her to safety, where local EMS was waiting to take over. Thank you deputy Chris for your great service to our community.

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POWELL & ASSOCIATES, INC WELCOMES JESSICA FERNANDES TO THEIR TEAM Powell & Associate, Inc. is pleased to announce their newest associate, Jessica Fernandes. She follows the Powell Philosophy of outstanding client service and has been providing that service to her clients in Georgia and South Carolina for several years. "We are excited to have her join our firm and are excited for our future," said Nancy Powell.

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G R O W

DIY

BUILDING THE PERFECT FLOWE R B E D WITH SUNNY SKIES UPON US, IT’S TIME TO START PLANTING FLOWER BEDS! The colorful flowers and fresh floral scents mark the beginning of Spring. It can be hard deciding what you’re going to do so we put together a guide to give you a little gardening inspiration. With everything you need to know including plant necessities and tastefully decorating your garden, we have you covered!

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HOW TO BUILD YOUR SPRING TIME FLOWER BEDS

Sun and Water Requirements Look at the location of the flower beds. Is it in a sunny area or a shady area? Depending, make sure you choose flowers that will thrive in that area.

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Take Color Into Account Decide on a color scheme that includes 2-3 colors that complement each other.

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Consider Plant Height When choosing which plants you will use, take into consideration how tall the plants will grow and place the tallest in the back.

Include A Focal Point Create a centerpiece with some fun decor. You can use a bird bath, fountain, or even an antique wagon filled with more flowers.

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WHAT IS VLT? “VLT means Visible Light Transmittance. So, 20% VLT or 20% tint means that 20% of

our cleaners and bonders, it can possibly spread to the computer in the car, which would then cause a lot of problems and is not safe.”

light must be able to pass through and no more than 80% can be blocked. The lower the percentage, the darker the tint and the more light it will block.”

DOES IT COME WITH A WARRANTY? “Yes, we use top of the line tint from Scorpion and they provide a lifetime warranty at any Scorpion dealer nationwide. It not only deflects

WHAT IS LEGAL? “For sedans, it’s 32% all the way around and a 6” strip on the windshield. For SUVs and trucks,

sunlight, but also blocks 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays and protects your car’s interior from harmful UV exposure.”

the two front windows is 32%, any percent on all other windows and 6” strip on the windshield.”

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WHAT ABOUT COLORED TINT? “Red or amber colored tint is illegal.”

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IN A DAY AND AGE WHEN GOLF CARTS SEEMINGLY TRANSPORT JUST AS MANY PEOPLE THROUGH NEIGHBORHOODS THAN ACROSS GOLF COURSES, MR. GOLF CARTS PROVIDES A LARGE SELECTION OF OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES, ENSURING CUSTOMERS A GOLF CART TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. Although you’ll find a great selection of new golf carts to choose from, this family-owned and operated business specializes in refurbishing and custom golf cart builds. “We do have 50+ prebuilt carts out here to buy,” says Jay Eastmead, whose father, James, opened Mr. Golf Cart in 1987. “But our main thing from day one has been taking a used cart, tearing it down, and refurbishing it and building it to the specs the customer wants….basically built to order.” Additionally, customers can bring in currently owned golf carts for repairs or upgrades, including after-market lithium battery packs. “Whether you bought it here or not – if you have a CONTINUED >

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golf cart you want fixed, we’ll fix it,” says Jay. “If you’ve got a golf cart that needs a makeover or you want to jazz it up, we’ll do that too. We have the largest selection of carts, parts, and accessories in the state. We pride ourselves as having an extremely knowledgeable parts department and an extremely knowledgeable service department.” The ultimate goal is customer satisfaction. Jay shares, “At Mr. Golf Carts, we want to build it the way you want it and try to get it in your price range with the accessories and options you want. We strive to have the best price, with the best warranties, and the best service. We try to do the best we can because we want you to be happy and come back.” Stop by Mr. Golf Carts to check out their new showroom located at 310 Mills Rd, Waynesboro, GA 30830. They are open Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am-Noon. For more information, call (706) 554-1500 or visit www.mrgolfcarts.com.

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ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY DON LECHNER

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DON LECHNER, A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN THE AUGUSTA AREA, SHARES WHAT SEPARATES HIM FROM OTHER REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

“ONE THING THAT I DO OFFER THAT SEPARATES ME FROM OTHER REALTORS IS THAT I’VE BEEN DOING REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FIVE YEARS. I already know a lot of the ins and outs of what to look for and how to present a home,” says Don, a real estate agent with Summer House Realty. “My advantage is that I’ve been on both sides of the camera. In front as a realtor listing, showing, and selling homes; behind the camera making things look good for the seller and buyer. Therefore, combining two different perspectives.” Don is one of only a handful who does both real estate and real estate photography in the CSRA. He has worked with photography for over thirty years with various projects but five years ago he became a real estate photographer. A benefit from that is he already knows what’s coming to the market before it’s officially listed.

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Don was previously a graphic artist for corporations developing their ideas visually until the businesses changed how they were doing proposals. He found himself seeking work when his nephew called him. “I was looking for work and Joe [Don’s nephew] was looking for a photographer.” They decided to work together and Don would photograph and edit photos with him. What sets Don apart from other real estate photographers is his knowledge of how to best showcase a home. He uses a minimalistic point of view where less is better. “You don’t want clutter at all. When I go in, whatever catches my eye, I get rid of it. My concept is, if my eye is drawn to it, others are as well.” Don refers to items in the home as ‘Drama Babies’, meaning that whatever it may be, it might be cute, but it’s ‘crying out’ taking attention away from the room. It’s best to put away personal things and if you desire a decorated home, to hire an interior decorator. While Don mostly photographs large, luxurious homes, he also has a passion for older homes. “There are some really beautiful homes. The old homes I just really enjoy doing. I just did one in Edgefield where George Washington stayed at the place. The first house where he had stayed had burned down and they built a house right on it and I photographed it. It was built in the 1800s and it’s just absolutely gorgeous. That’s probably my favorite, getting into the history part.” Another reason Don likes to shoot older homes is because his family’s farmhouse was built in the 1800s. If you are interested in having your home photographed or in need of a real estate agent, you can reach Don by calling (706)294-9992 or email Don@SummerHouseRealty.com

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LEARN THE HISTORY BEHIND WILLIE JEWELL'S AND MEET THE NEW OWNER YOU’VE HEARD OF WILLIE JEWELL’S OLD SCHOOL BAR-B-Q BUT HAVE YOU HEARD THE STORY BEHIND IT? Miss Jewell was a 16 year old girl with no home and no means. The Adeeb Family rescued her off the streets and offered her a job at their Green Turtle Restaurant and later, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q in Jacksonville, Florida. They learned quickly that she could cook almost anything. Willie Jewell would change their lives forever. She was not only an amazing cook but she had an immeasurable heart. Ms. Jewell passed some time ago, but her legend still lives on through Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q. 26

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The new owners of the Augusta location, Jimmy and Lena Farhat, are excited to be here and share a few new things coming for the restaurant. Jimmy already has a history with barb-q and came here from Jacksonville, Florida where he was a manager at Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q. With his great management skills, he was transferred here to beautiful Augusta, Georgia. “We are going to start having consistent sides,” says Jimmy. “Lima beans, black eyed peas, even sweet potato mash. We’ll have them on certain days so our clientele will know ‘Hey let’s go there Monday or let’s go there Friday for the fried shrimp.’” Their fried shrimp is also new to the menu, available now as a special on Fridays.

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J ewe l l ’s e i Ba ill r- B - Q W We are excited to welcome Jimmy to the Augusta area so be sure to stop by, say hello, and pick up some bar-b-q along with their signature sauces. They offer a variety of meats including, turkey, pulled pork, chicken, briskets and, on the lighter side, they also offer salads. Visit Jimmy and Lena at Willie Jewell’s Bar-B-Q located at 3412 River Watch Pkwy. Dine in and pick up is available, to place an order by phone, call (762)222-8587.

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chemical-free home

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO TURN YOUR HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL-FREE? It's not as hard as you might think! We hear a lot about the dangers of chemical ingredients, but it's easy to ignore all of the warnings and keep using our favorite products. When you don't know of a better alternative, it's just what you do! However, all of those ingredients add up and can make a big difference in your health, as well as the health of your family and pets. The products that are most important to swap out depend on your lifestyle and what you use the most. If your little ones are eating food right off of the counter, you might consider the ingredients from the cleaner you just used to wipe it down and start by switching to a natural method.

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If you have sensitive skin, you might start by taking inventory of your beauty and personal care products to see what you can replace. To get you started, here are three DIY products that you can make yourself for your chemical-free home.

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DIY Scented Body Moisturizer Just like a new candle can brighten your day, a shimmery scented lotion can make you feel like a queen. The only problem is all of the artificial fragrances, alcohols, dyes, and other chemicals that your skin is absorbing from that bottle. There are some cleaner options such as unscented lotions, but that's a lot less fun. This DIY moisturizer allowed you to customize your own scent while still treating your skin the best you can. The key ingredient? Olive oil! Yes, any bottle of olive oil from your kitchen works. Pour some in a smaller bottle and add several drops of your favorite essential oils. Olive oil is super hydrating, feels great, and will make you question why you ever used lotion in the first place. Plus it's safe for your whole body. Just be mindful of the essential oils you choose. Some types—such as peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oils—cause a cooling effect and can feel uncomfortable if it gets on your face or other sensitive areas.

DIY Counter Cleaner: Safe for Granite + Marble! You probably know that vinegar is a great natural cleaner for most surfaces. Unfortunately, it can be pretty damaging to delicate countertops made from granite or marble. Here's a DIY cleaning spray that's safe for any type of counters you have!

Ingredients + Rubbing alcohol + Dish soap

+ Essential Oils + Water

Directions In a plastic or glass spray bottle, mix one part alcohol with one part water. Add several drops of dish soap and whichever essential oils you would like to add for your desired scent. Shake it up each time you use it as the ingredients will tend to separate. Although it's natural and safe, still avoid spraying directly on your skin as the alcohol and dish soap can dry you out.

Augusta Lifestyle | April 2021

DIY Laundry Scent Enhancer If you have ever added those popular scent beads to your load of laundry before, you know how lovely it is to pull your amazingly scented clothes out of the dryer. The funny thing about a product like that is it truly has no purpose other than adding a good smell, but it does add lots of chemicals to your daily life! There's a safer and more beneficial way to make your clothes smell heavenly. Try this DIY scent enhancer with your next load of laundry and put it to the test.

Ingredients 3 parts Epsom Salt + 1 part Baking Soda + Essential Oils

Directions Mix your ingredients together in a jar or canister and scoop about ¼ cup directly into the washer basin before adding the clothes—just like you would with scented beads. Continue with your laundry like normal.

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While these three recipes give you a great start, that's definitely not all you can do to kick the chemicals out of your home. For more information on starting a chemical-free household, you can browse online resources such as ChemFreeCom.com or find a social media group to join with like-minded people who have some experience from their own trial and error. If you get overwhelmed, remember that you don't have to get rid of all chemicals in one day. Every swap you make is something to celebrate!

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ARTIST’S PALETTE ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY SHANNON ROBY

PICTURE PERFECT SHANNON ROBY, A WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER, SHARES SOME OF HER FAVORITE IMAGES.

OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS SHANNON ROBY HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING THE WORLD, LEARNING AS MANY STYLES AND TECHNIQUES AS POSSIBLE IN THE FIELD, THROUGH CLASSES AND FROM FELLOW PHOTOGRAPHERS. She has always had a passion for landscape and wildlife photography, embracing the world through her lens. Keep up with Shannon's work by following her on Facebook and Instagram at BC Photography and Design. 34

Augusta Lifestyle | April 2021

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