SVM MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2014

SOCIETY • FASHION • HOMES • INTERVIEWS • ARTS

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 • VOL 11, NO 6 • $4.00

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St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat is a full service clinic for adults and pediatric patients. Sneezing, coughing, runny nose, stuffy nose and itchy eyes are common symptoms of Fall allergies. To determine the source of an allergy, St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat offers comprehensive allergy testing, allergy shots, CT Scanning to minimally invasive sinus surgery. To diagnosis your allergens, we use the Multi-Test® II to test for 30 different allergens found in the Valley area including dust mites, molds, animal dander and a variety of pollens.

The physician experts of St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat have over 45 years combined experience and are board-certified allergy specialists.

2300 Manchester Expressway Butler Pavilion, Suite C003 • Columbus, GA 706-324-7753 www.wecareforlife.com

Daniel Blankenship, MD • James Morpeth, MD Edwin Page, MD • Angus Phelts, MD • Timothy Goodrich, DO

St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat is a full service clinic for adults and pediatric patients. We offer a wide range of hearing testing utilizing our state-of-the-art technology. Our hearing aid selection includes fully digital units with brands such as Lyric and Baha. The physician experts of St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat have over 45 years combined experience and are board-certified. Our audiologists have doctorates in audiology and provide hearing aid service, comprehensive training and follow up. The St. Francis Ear, Nose and Throat physicians and staff are dedicated to improving the patient’s quality of life while dealing with hearing disorders.

Daniel Blankenship, MD • James Morpeth, MD Edwin Page, MD • Angus Phelts, MD • Timothy Goodrich, DO

2300 Manchester Expressway Butler Pavilion, Suite C003 • Columbus, GA 706-324-7753 www.wecareforlife.com

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lot has happened in Columbus and around the world since our first issue was published in the summer of 2004. We’re not brave enough to label these ten years as Columbus’ finest decade, after all is not a contest. However, we are more than happy to label these last ten years as… pretty amazing. Yes, there have been struggles and setbacks. In the magazine business it is impossible to get everybody’s blessings, but we are one of the lucky ones since most of the feedback has been positive. The monthly letters to the editors and the congratulations notes from readers, friends and companies certifies that assumption. SVM readers are engaged readers who look forward to seeing the magazine in their mailbox and on the stands each month. It makes our life very fulfilling.

At SVM we believe that in order to succeed in the magazine business, we have to design our publication around our readers’ interests and what they like most so we can evolve our reporting focus. Your feedback and continued advisement has helped us develop and enhance the product we have today. After all, magazines are a window to American culture. And I feel much the same about Southern Views Magazine,

which has been the window to Columbus life and lifestyles for this past decade.

While some things at SVM will remain the same, we are also committed to advancing and improving our publication to serve the growing diversity of our readership. However, we also now cover a new generation of twenty-and thirty-something’s that have emerged on the scene and continue to make a difference in the city. I would like to sincerely thank our advertisers to whom we are indebted. Many have been with us since the beginning, and all have assured that the magazine reflects the lifestyles and interests of our readers.

As with any business, there were several personnel changes over the years, however, there are some supporters who have been with SVM since its inception, such as Becky Buck in advertisement and Sammie Saxon who has been the magazine’s chief photographer since the very first issue and continues to showcase his amazing talent on every issue. We also want to thank our team of publishing professionals— writers, photographers, sales force, interns, printing company—who, behind the scenes, keep every moving part of the complex process of publishing happening and on time.

What do you consider your most Southern characteristics? My most Southern characteristic is that I say “y'all” way too often.

You’ve been given access to a time machine. Where and when would you travel to? I would love to go to LA in the 1960s because everyone was glamorous and there was no social media.

If you could change one thing about the world it would be? It would be for everyone to stop judging others all the time and be more accepting of who they are.

What are you most grateful for? I am most grateful for my family who is always there for me and for the opportunity to live in such a beautiful beach town.

Today, on behalf of the people who have worked for Southern Views Magazine over the past 10 years and the hundreds of businesses who have supported SVM, and to you—our readers—I would like to say a sincere, “Thank you.” And here’s to another 10 successful years.

Cheers,

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onthecover What is your biggest pet peeve? My biggest pet peeve is fluorescent lights in school.

What is your ultimate beauty indulgence?

I usually don't wear make-up except for mascara.

So I'm always on the look out for a good one.

If you are not reading Southern Views what other magazines do you read? I love Lucky Magazine and Cosmo because they always give the best beauty advice and fashion advice.

CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: The Red Dress Boutique, 147 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, reddressboutique.com, 706.369.5823. HAIR AND MAKEUP: Katie Collier and Amy Jagade for 501 Salon, 1238 Broadway, Columbus, Georgia 31901, 706. 940.0451. SPECIAL THANKS: The Turner Family,

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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Over the past 10 years, Southern Views Magazine has been dedicated to bringing current and captivating features, editorials, and events to our readers. We want to reflect on our past issues and highlight some of our favorite memories spanning the past decade. We also want to thank you, our readers, advertisers and friends, for your love, support and commitment to us throughout the years. We hope that you will continue to stand by us in the years to come.

southernviewsmagazine EDITOR IN CHIEF Roberto Caligaris

ADVERTISING  DESIGN Sammie Saxon

ASSISTANT EDITOR Andrea Hayes

ADVERTISING Becky Buck, 706.326.0043 Sara Carver, 706.577.9577

LAYOUT DESIGN George Adkins Sammie Saxon PHOTOGRAPHY Roberto Caligaris Sammie Saxon Margie Richardson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Paola Cigui Chef Jamie Keating

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To another fabulous 10 years! SV M has truly been a partner and great supporter of non-profits in this community. Your generosity to Columbus and excellence in delivering a professional magazine is to be commended!

Darlene Hughes, Director of Advancement, The Wynn House

Congratulations and Happy 10th Anniversary to SVM! What a great accomplishment for you all and I’m wishing SVM many, many more years of success. I’ve watched SVM develop over time and I’m so happy to be apart of the family! I feel like it was only yesterday that we shot my cover.

Thank you for all the great memories and again, Happy10th!

JessicaTrainham, SVM Cover, June 2007

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SVM has been a first class publication from the start. We know that we can reach the desired demographic for our events and the conference center because so many people read SVM from start to finish each month! The team has been an integral part of our marketing effort and has supported our events with pre and post photos and articles.

We are grateful that with our 10 years in business, we have had a partner in SVM.

Kim Rozycki, Director of Events & Operations, Cunningham Center

SVM! Congratulations to you guys on reaching such a monumental anniversary!!

The past decade has been filled with so many beautiful and lovely images, ideas, inspirations, and encouragements, and it has been an honor to be a part of the family!

Here’s to many, many more! Love you SVM!

Congratulations to SVM on your 10th anniversary! SVM is a cornerstone of our community, doing an amazingly generous job highlighting the philanthropic spirit of Columbus and its vast non-profit organizations. SVM also always has informative articles on travel, home, entertainment and important profiles on people truly making a difference across the globe.

Here's to another 10 years!

Brittany Benton Massey, SVM Cover, April 2011

Christina Vogler, Alzheimer's Association

Congrats SV M on 10 years! Looking back over the covers, including my own, SV M continues to be classy, fashionable, and fun.

Here's to the next 10!

Devan Fleming, SVM Cover, October 2005

Congratulations on ten great years of celebrating Columbus.

SVM has captured the most exciting events of this transformational time in our history.

Sending a huge congratulations to SVM on their 10th anniversary! An awesome magazine run by awesome people. I wish you guys all the best and expect great things in the years to come.

Addi Rogers, SVM Cover, October 2013

I can't wait to see what you have in store for the next ten years!

Congratulations to the team at SVM for 10 successful years! SVM is part of the Columbus, Georgia culture, and it has done so much to shine an amazing spotlight on our wonderful river city! Looking forward to the next 10 years! Cheers!

Congratulations to SVM on their 10th Anniversary! They have done such an amazing job portraying such eloquence and beauty of local people in our community. The people who put it together along with all the models they highlight have so much talent!

I love opening SVM and seeing faces I recognize and I'm so thankful to have been a part of it!

Sarah Knight, SVM Cover, April 2009

Olivia Watts, SVM Cover, February 2012

Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor of Columbus, Georgia

Congratulations on your 10th anniversary. It was great working with the people at SV M. Thanks for coming out to Hurtsboro and visiting my studios in the country and for inviting me into your magazine.

I always pickup SV M when I’m in town and get caught up on current events in the Columbus area. Love all your pictures! Best regards and looking forward to the next 10 years.

Mike Howard, Artist

Happy 10th Anniversary, SVM! Congratulations on a decade of success. I'm glad I could to be a part of SVM history.

Melissa Tillman Wood, SVM Cover, September 2004 Congratulations SVM on your 10 year anniversary. The last 10 years advertising with you have been very rewarding for Synovus Mortgage. I am proud to be not only an advertiser but also an avid reader!

A shley Valentini, Synovus Mortgage

Dear SVM, Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary! I am so honored to have been a part of the SVM family, and I wish a lifetime of successful issues to your beautiful magazine!

All my love, Jesica Ahlberg, SVM Cover, August 2013

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SVM Since SV M’s inception, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts has been a proud partner. SV M's reputation precedes it and the staff's commitment to quality and community is commendable.

Congratulations on 10 years of much deserved success. We look forward to the next 10!!

Jim Rutland, Program and Education Director, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

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Congratulations to SVM on celebrating 10 years of publishing! Only the best, highest quality content magazines can stand the test of time, and I know that SVM has what it takes. Thank you for your wonderful service and for being a source of inspiration, love and peace. Another big thank you for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing publication. Making the cover of SVM meant the world to me.

Congratulations to SVM on your 10th Anniversary! SVM has done a fabulous job showcasing various events and lifestyles that capture so perfectly what living in the Columbus/ Phenix City/Ft. Benning area is all about! Not only do I anticipate the arrival of each issue, but I also utilize them to share with our residents, vendors, visitors and also for our real estate prospects, both commercial and residential, who are looking to find out more about our community. W C Bradley Real Estate appreciates all you do and continue to do to for us! Best of luck on your next 10 years and more!

Leah Braxton, VP of Broker Services, W.C. Bradley Co. SV M has spent an entire decade bringing the latest trends on fashion, society, travel, and the arts into our homes and lives. 10 years is truly a meaningful milestone!

Cheers to many more beautiful illustrations and capturing special memories.

Jenna Hopkins, SVM Cover October 2012 Congratulations Roberto and SV M on your 10th anniversary! I am so happy and gracious to have been on the cover for the wedding issue!

Working with SV M was such a pleasure and I always love reading the magazine! Here's to continued success and many more anniversary celebrations!

Charlotte Quirk, Business Banker CB&T

Mary Margaret McCord, SVM Cover, April 2013 Congratulations for your success with SVM. You have helped Columbus by publishing this vivacious magazine.

We look at SVM and realize Columbus is a magical place to live. Keep up the great work.

Mason Lampton, Chairman of the Board, Standard Concrete Products Kudos on an amazing decade of SV M. Thanks for continuing to capture what Columbus and the South do best! We appreciate your support of 'Toast of the Town' and all of the other fundraising events that help make Columbus special. Looking forward to many more issues in the future! Cheers!

Maxine Hudson, Toast of the Town I want to say congratulations to the SVM crew! Well done in your ability to cast such a positive light on Columbus and bring excitement to what is current and local. I am so excited to have been included in your stories!

Teil Duncan, Artist, SVM Cover July 2004

Congratulations to SVM on your 10th anniversary! You always seem to have a great range of profiles of interesting people ( including my husband, the artist Mike Howard! I really enjoyed that one!), beautiful photos and fun ideas of what is new to do in Columbus.

Good Job SVM!

Congratulations from Historic Columbus on ten incredible years! From the informative articles to the beautiful photography, SVM has set the standard for covering the arts, culture, and fashion in Columbus. We look forward to the next ten. Cheers!

Elizabeth Barker, Executive Director, Historic Columbus Foundation

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Mary Howard, Set and Production Designer, NYC

I cannot believe that it has already been 10 years since SVM started! I am so proud and honored to be a part of such a wonderful magazine, and I cannot wait to see what SVM does in the next 10 years!

Remi Poydasheff, SVM Cover, June 2011

SVM, congrats on ten years!

Your magazine is just what Columbus needed. It has been great watching the magazine evolve over the years! I can't wait to see what the next ten years will bring!

Wishing you all of the best!

Carley Thigpen, SVM Cover, November 2004

Congratulations on 10 years of beautiful success! Looking forward to many more refreshing creations by Southern Views!

Jaime Walter, SVM Cover, April 2010

I can't believe it's here! The 10th anniversary of this amazing magazine is a milestone moment for fashion, society, cuisine, travel and design in the South.

Thank you SV M for being a fabulous take on the events and people in our area!

I can't share my love of this publication enough. I am beyond proud to have been a part of the holiday addition and I hope to continue my involvement with SV M for years to come. Much love from this Southern transplant in LA. Gloria Raney, SVM Cover, December 2013 soviewsmag.com

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SVM SVM captures the essence of Columbus in every page. My first experience with SVM was becoming a cover girl on the Summer 2010 issue and then I was lucky enough to have an internship with them in Summer 2013 which has helped me grow in my college career! SVM is truly a one of a kind read.

Taylor Thompson, SVM Cover, June 2010

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“Style is a reflection of your attitude and your personality.” – Shawn Ashmore. Considering SVM displays impeccable style on all levels, the editor and his team must be pretty awesome, I can vouch for that!

Michaela Grace Best, SVM Cover, August 2012

Congratulations SV M on 10 phenomenal years of highlighting beauty, talent and wonderful events in the Columbus, Ft. Benning and Phenix City area. It has been a real joy to be affiliated with wonderful people and such a classy organization. Here's hoping there are many more!

Gina Harper, Director, Miss Phenix City Scholarship Pageant Congratulations on your magazine’s anniversary! We have found it to be a great source of information about Columbus, which allows us to keep up while we are out of town. You and your staff have written many wonderful articles about Natasha and Bruno. We are very appreciative of your attention and your generous allocation of space to both of the wonderful artists in my life!

Bruno, Jane and Natasha Zupan

SV M, congratulations on ten years! Professionally, thank you for being a sponsor of the Steeplechase and always doing a fantastic job covering our event from every prospective.

As a volunteer with various non-profits, the SV M staff do a great job highlighting the many good deeds businesses and volunteers do to raise money to put back into our community. And personally, thank you for being a great friend who is always there to celebrate a milestone or personal occasion. Cheers to many more!

Kim G. Jinks, Executive Director, Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens

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I had the opportunity to work with SVM in May, and it was such a pleasant experience. Roberto Caligaris and Sammy Saxon are two of the nicest men/photographers I have ever worked with! Not to mention, the magazine is fabulous. One of my favorite things about the magazine is that it highlights traveling. One of my favorite activities is traveling, so the Travel section is the most exciting part to me. This magazine is fashion forward and it highlights so many great topics. Everyone who makes the magazine happen is so wonderful to work with.

I look forward to more SVM to come!

I had the pleasure of representing SVM on the cover of their 5th Anniversary Edition. Having the opportunity to work with the staff at SVM was an experience that I will never forget. They have continued to feature stories on the arts, entertainment, fashion, and culture of our area with a unique Southern flare! The stories and interviews still captivate the attention of their readers with each new issue! Congratulations SVM on ten great years!

Kelly Barrentine, SVM Cover, August 2009

Jamie Daugherty Farmer, SVM Cover, February 2008 Congratulations and Happy 10th Anniversary to my favorite magazine in the Chattahoochee Valley! I have enjoyed working with you over the years and I wish more success in the future!

DJ Jones, President, Diamond Sports Marketing

I have watched SV M go through a metamorphosis, starting as a good publication and becoming a great one over the past 10 years. I have seen similar publications in many other cities, but SV M is right at the top. It is a great way to confirm the outstanding quality of life we enjoy in this area.

Examples of philanthropy abound, and the opportunity to participate in a myriad of art and cultural activities are well covered, not to mention the beautiful people who live in our region. Congratulations on your 10th anniversary and may you enjoy many more decades highlighting our region.

Mac Plummer, VP and Chief Development Officer, St. Francis Foundation

Congratulations and thank you SVM for 10 great years of fashion, entertainment, and fun!!

You are great and keep getting better! I am honored to have been a part of the magaxine.

Stacey Leebern, SVM Cover, October 2006 Happy 10th Anniversary! I've been watching and reading every issue of SV M since you started and I'm proud to see how much this publication has evolved. Your high quality pagination is unmatched and your content is timely and relevant. I can't wait to see what the next 10 years brings!!

Baskin Champion, Miss Alabama, Teen Usa 2014, SVM Cover, June 2014 My congratulations to SVM for an amazing first 10 years! What an incredible milestone. I look forward to every issue. I can't wait for the next 10 years and beyond.

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Reynolds Bickerstaff, Wadell Realty

Congratulations to SVM on your 10th Anniversary! Thank you for providing such an outstanding magazine and for our continued advertising relationship.

Barbara Hall Smith, Flowers Agency, LLC

SVM Congratulations on 10 great years! What a great staff and team you have. Georgia Crown and our suppliers are so ppreciattive for the print ads, features you run each month, they are truly first-class.

I wish nothing but success for SVM in the future.

Brad Bush, G eo rgia C ro w n Distributing C o .

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SVM Congratulations on 10 fabulous years! SVM has grown into the Icon for what is happening and who is happening in Columbus.

I enjoy sending SVM to my new prospects looking to move to Columbus. I also contribute part of my success in transforming my career in the Real Estate business from the car business to my ad in the magazine. Each issue gives you such insight of what a great and philanthropic city Columbus truly is.

SV M, congratulations on ten years of publishing a wildly successful magazine! You have achieved a high level of accomplishment for which anybody would be proud. You are a second to none publication with a first class staff. Thanks for letting us be a part since the beginning.

Irene Kane, The Buzz Boutique

Melissa Thomas, Coldwell Banker Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis Congratulations SVM on your 10th anniversary! You have continuously made the effort in putting the spotlight on local community members and events in a highly professional manner.

Thanks for the memories!

Liz O’Neal, SVM Cover, August 2006

Congratulations SV M on your 10th anniversary! You're a perfect combination of class and sophistication, peppered with contemporary Southern charm.

It has been an honor to work with the SV M staff. Cheers to many more years of success!

Happy 10th anniversary SVM! I really enjoyed working with you all on the 2014 Spring Issue! Thank you so much for the opportunity! The shoot was a blast! I wish y'all the best and I hope to see many more issues in the future! Love, Hannah Chambley, SVM Cover, February 2014

Kristi Holt Hamilton, SVM Cover, October 2010 I would love to congratulate SVM on their 10th anniversary! Working with SVM has been more than a pleasure, it has been an honor. The whole staff is superior and made my experience beyond amazing.

Can't wait to see what else this magazine is going to go on and do, glad I have been able to be a part of it.

Abby Raney, SVM Cover, April 2014 SVM thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your success. I hope the next 10 years treat you just as well!

All of your hard work shows in every issue. Cheers to 10 more years!

Amy McCullohs, SVM Cover, October 2011

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Congratulations on 10 wonderful years, SVM! What an honor and privilege it has been to work with such an incredible team of people. The success of this magazine is undoubtedly deserved and I cannot wait to witness their future success. Thank you, SVM, for representing Southern culture so beautifully! From the Palmetto State.

Emily Yarbrough, SVM Cover, August 2014 Congratulations SVM on 10 phenomenal years of highlighting beauty, talent and wonderful events in the Columbus, Ft. Benning and Phenix City area. It has been a real joy to be affiliated with wonderful people and such a classy organization. Here's hoping there are many more!

I would first like to congratulate SV M on ten years.

Through those ten years I have had the pleasure of working with Southern Views several times, each time proving to be a wonderful experience.

The SV M team is incredibly inviting and I would like to thank them for giving me memories that I will carry with me in years to come.

Gina Harper, Director, Miss Phenix City Scholarship Pageant

The passionate, methodical dedication of the SVM staff has shown through this stylish, tasteful, Southern magazine has enriched our community's culture for 10 years! While creatively reaching and inspiring our community's leaders they've also helped connect us with Columbus's modern lifestyle.

Happy 10th anniversary to SV M! I am happy I had the opportunity to work with the people behind this amazing magazine and I am so thankful to have gotten my first magazine cover from SV M. I wish them all the best for the future of SV M. Congratulations!

Kaley Cook, SVM Cover, February 2014

Taylor Noland, SVM Cover, December 2011

Jacy Jenkins, Marketing Director/ Talent Buyer for The Loft I would like to express my most sincere gratitude to the SVM family, who has provided me with modeling, interviewing, and writing opportunities that have shaped me both personally and professionally. Congratulations to a publication that has honored and delighted the community it serves with every page.

Happy anniversary, well wishes and continued success to you!

Courtney Ruggles Edwards, SVM October 2012

Congratulations to SVM on your 10th Anniversary! The people at SVM discovered me and gave me first opportunity to model, literally.

Not only did they discover me but they also shared fashion industry knowledge with me and my father that enabled me to take the next steps necessary to establish myself in the fashion industry and build a career. None of this would be possible without Roberto's belief in me and his kind words of wisdom and encouragement. I can think of no person better suited to publish my hometown’s only fashion magazine than Roberto.

He is fashion in my eyes!

Maggie Vitelli, IMG Models Worldwide

Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary of SV M. We here at the Miss Georgia Pageant Organization have been so blessed to have had our Miss Georgia’s included in many of your wonderful articles. We so appreciate your judging our Photogenic contest every year.

Good luck in the future.

Congratulations to SVM on its 10 year anniversary! How quickly it has become a staple in our community with beautiful photography and interesting stories about the people right here in our own area. We look forward to having SVM back to Callaway Gardens for more great photo shoots. And we wish them the best of luck for the next 10 years and beyond.

Rachel Crumbley, Director of Marketing and PR, Callaway Gardens

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2014 APPLAUSE FOR PAWS

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PHOTOS BY MARGIE RICHARDSON Judges Jack Pezold, Drale Short and Lou Kelgin.

Event participants including the Talent and Special Kids Performers.

THE EVENT: The Fifth Annual Applause for PAWS, a talent review benefiting the homeless pets of PAWS Humane, was held on, August 15, 2014, at the RiverMill Event Centre.

Jennifer Daniel, Gilbert Miller and Margaret Ward.

THE PARTICIPANTS: Kevin Buffington and his dog, Murray; Patrick Deal and Wilson; Heather Garrett and King Henry; Jennings Palmer with her fiance, Ross Chester, and Tigger and Clem; and Ethelyn Riley and Lady Bird.

THE JUDGES: Gilbert Miller served as Master of Ceremonies and the esteemed judges for the event this year were Lou Klegin, John Pezold, and Drale Short. In addition to the talent portion of the event, there was also a silent auction.

Ethelyn Riley, Louise Hughston O’Kelley, Jennings Palmer and Ross Chester.

THE WINNERS: Winning the Popular Pooch award, the team with the most votes, was Kevin Buffington and Murray.

The winner of the Top Dog award, the highest judges score, was Ethelyn Riley and Lady Bird. svm

Chuck and Missy McClure and Bob Poydasheff.

Lily, Eva, Kevin, and Brooks Buffington with their dog, Murray.

Kathy, Corrin and Lane Riley.

Ethelyn Riley with her dog, Lady Bird.

Walker and Heather Garrett with her dog, King Henry.

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Mary Angela Stone and Sanford McMurphy were joined in marriage on June 21, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church. • The bride is the daughter of Mary Margaret and Dick Stone. • The groom is the son of Sandy McMurphy and Rebecca and Perrin Nicolson. • The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Chuck Hasty. • Gena Stone served as the matron of honor. • The bridesmaids were Rebecca Stone, Tillery Tanzine, Mary Nell Pate, Stacy Allison, Elizabeth Styron, Claire Doiron and Libbie Stone. • Ross McMurphy served as the best man. • The groomsmen were Wesley Nicolson, Perrin Nicolson, Chris Stone, Mike Stone, Charles Stone, Collins Allison, Snap Nelson and Wry Wright. • Grace Valencia was the flower girl. • After a reception at the Country Club of Columbus, the couple enjoyed a honeymoon in The Caves in Negril, Jamaica. svm . svm . svm

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2014 STEEPLECHASE RACE DIRECTOR With this year being the 30th anniversary of Callaway Garden’s Steeplechase, 2014 Race Director Laura Wickham is excited to make this momentous year an event to remember.

BY ANDREA HAYES

Callaway Gardens is holding its 30th annual Steeplechase this November in Pine Mountain, Georgia. This event is the biggest fundraiser for Columbus and the Valley area and many volunteers go into making it a success. This year’s Race Director, Laura Wickham, tells SVM about her involvement with Steeplechase and the many fun activities and races event goers can expect to see.

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hat are some of your duties as the 2014 Steeplechase Race Director? The duties of the Race Director begin way before the November Race. All of the committee chairmen are chosen in the spring to fill their various areas. These volunteers coordinate everything from Raffle Sales, Ad Sales, Guarantor Tent and Auction to Infield Vendors and much more. My job also includes selecting the Featured Artist for the year.

We are really thrilled to have the very talented Katie Jacobson fill that spot for us. Her artwork is the basis for most of our marketing material.

As Race Director, I am responsible for a variety of advertising needs, such as invitations, posters, and even billboards. And, of course, it is my duty to represent the Steeplechase in communitywide functions, as well as make appearances on television and radio.

How did you first get involved with Steeplechase? Steeplechase has been a fun part of my life here in Columbus for the past twenty-five years. There are so many areas where volunteers

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can work and get involved. I have enjoyed being a part of several aspects of the Race: volunteering in the office through Historic Columbus, helping with Guarantor Tent decorations, co-chairing the Silent Auction, and aiding in the set-up of the Terrace and Infield areas.

Steeplechase has been a fun part of my life here in Columbus for the past twenty-five years.

There are so many areas where volunteers can work and get involved.

What are some of your favorite memories at Steeplechase? Our family has made it a tradition to attend the ‘Chase almost every year for the past twenty-four years. I have so many fond memories of our girls and their friends in the Infield on the Reserved Rail watching the horses race by.

Often times, we could only stay for a partial day before traveling to Atlanta for a soccer game!

This year marks the 30th year Steeplechase has been running. With this year being such a momentous year, are there any special events Steeplechase goers can expect? Yes, three decades of thoroughbreds and tradition are certainly worth celebrating! We are really fortunate that Mason Lampton had the vision of Steeplechase in 1985.

We are hosting some special events prior to Race Day this year to honor our past Race Directors and Sponsors. And we are always looking forward to the After Race Band Party held in the Terrace area on Race Day. Steeplechase designed customized Steeplechase Vineyard ties and commemorative plates to act as one-of-a-kind souvenirs for their 25th Anniversary. Will there be any special pieces for this year’s Race Day? Yes, our Souvenir Tents will be stocked with the usual greatlooking tees, hats, and koozies.

We also have quite a few 30th Anniversary items on order, but you will have to come to the ‘Chase to see and buy them.

INTERVIEW What are the main races scheduled for this year and what are some of the purses? The Steeplechase has five sanctioned horse races and two pony races. We are proud to offer a full purse of $160,000 ensuring that some of the best jockeys and horses from around the country attend our event. The Aflac Supreme Hurdle and the Crown Royal Sport of Queens Stakes are two of our top races and have a purse of $50, 000 each.

What does Steeplechase mean to you? Steeplechase is quite an impressive organization. It means a lot to me! Where else can you spend an entire day with family and friends and do something wonderful for your community at the same time? Remember, the ‘Chase proceeds go to six charities in our area. Hence, our motto: Racing for the Arts! svm

RACE DAY EVENTS 10:00 AM Front Gate opens, Souvenir Tents open (Infield and Terrace).

Raffle Tickets on sale for a trip for two for seven nights to Jade Mountain, St. Lucia.

Wells Fargo Auction Arcade opens.

10:30 AM Blue Grass Music Greeting.

11:00 AM Ledger-Enquirer Terrace Box Competition.

Atholl Highlander Bagpiper.

Midland Fox Hounds Parade.

11:30 AM Jack Russell Terrier Races.

Race Director’s Welcome - Laura S. Wickham.

Presentation of Lampton Bronze Award honoring volunteer(s).

“We are proud to offer a full purse of $160,000 ensuring that some of the best jockeys and horses from around the country attend our event.”

11:45 AM Presentation of Colors.

National Anthem, Invocation.

12:00 PM Race A: Maxine Strupe Perpetual Pony Race sponsored

by Wells Fargo Advisors. Purse $200.

Lite 103.7 FM Tailgate competition judging begins.

12:30 PM Race B: Vroooom Junior Hunter Race. Purse $200.

1:00 PM First Race: Columbus Bank and Trust Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle. Purse $25,000.

Southern Views Magazine Hat Contest Categories are: “Most Whimsical,” “Most Beautiful,” and “Best Children’s Hat.” (Terrace).

1:40 PM Second Race: Standard Concrete Products Unlimited Claiming Hurdle. Purse $25,000.

2:20 PM Third Race: Aflac Sport of Kings Novice Hurdle Stakes.

Purse $50,000.

3:00 PM Fourth Race: Crown Royal Sport of Queens Hurdle Stakes.

Purse $50,000.

3:40 PM Fifth Race: W.C. Bradley Maiden Timber. Purse $15,000.

4:00 PM Raffle Drawing Winner Announced.

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STEEPLECHASE PAST RACE DIRECTORS LUNCHEON

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The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens Past Race Directors gathered together for their annual luncheon, hosted by Jenny Adams and Barbara Kamensky.

Mason Lampton, Race Chairman, welcomed the current and former directors and took the time to thank each of them, the staff and volunteers for helping make the past 30 years of Steeplechase one of the most successful fundraising events in the region. svm

Laura Wickham, Steeplechase 2014 Race Director.

Mason Lampton, Steeplechase Race Chairman, with former Race Directors.

Peyton Farrar, Carroll Pound and Kim Jinks.

Jenny Adams and Barbara Kamensky

Laura Wickham, Mason Lampton and Betsy Staples.

Mary Lou Swift, Sue Anne Baker, Sandy Coolik and Linda Patton.

Betsy Staples and Marie Arnold

Maxine Hudson, MaryLu Lampton and Jackie Thomason.

Nora Garrard and Barbara Kamensky

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WHITE MAGIC This dress is what we've given to ourselves, to say 'thank you' to us for being who we are, and we absolutely think you deserve to give yourself the same treat. This WRITTEN WITH LOVE dress features front crochet overlay, open crochet sleeve, back crochet detail, fully lined. UNLIKE ALL THE REST necklace features layered brass chains with crystal detail and adjustable lobster clasp. STRIKE A POSE heels feature square toe with platform in front.Velvet outer.

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by THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW. Even amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy coffee shop, or the crowd of a fun fall shindig, you'll still find yourself having a moment where your usually stressed-to-the-max self is sighing in relief. The bag by MOVING UP features gold hardware, gold chain strap and magnetic closure. Heels by WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND feature stiletto heel, pointed toe.

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FACE FORWARD We can’t change the past, but we’re in complete control of our futures, so what do you say we make the present wonderful with this beautiful tunic by YOUR SWEET SMILE. This dress features floral lace overlay and zip back. Hat by KEEP IT CHIC. Necklace by CHAIN OF EVENTS.

MODEL: Emme Martin. CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES: The Red Dress Boutique, 147 College Avenue, Athens, Georgia 30601, reddressboutique.com, 706.369.5823. HAIR AND MAKEUP: Katie Collier and Amy Jagade for 501 Salon, 1238 Broadway, Columbus, Georgia 31901, 706. 940.0451. SPECIAL THANKS: The Turner Family, Creatively Yours, 706.494.2660, creativelyours.com.

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ALDAY CHIROPRACTIC With so much stress from everyday life, the job of the chiropractor is to remove interference that may be impairing normal health through specific chiropractic adjustments, allowing your body to heal itself.

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r. Heather Alday talked with SVM about how chiropractic care can be more than a trip to the doctor with her faith based and holistic treatments.

When did you start your practice? I moved to Columbus in 2001 after finishing chiropractic school in Marietta, Georgia. I opened my practice in October of that year. It has been an awesome adventure.

In addition to chiropractic care, what types of services are currently being offered? Indeed my staff and I do offer chiropractic care but we offer several additional services. We have decompression therapy, Aqua Chi Footbaths, vitamin supplements and DoTerra oils. Decompression therapy helps when a patient is dealing with a herniated or bulging disc. The Aqua Chi Footbath helps to detox the body.

Vitamins and oils help to reduce inflammation, swelling and improves general well-being.

How does Chiropractic care help you? It helps in numerous ways. It helps with neck, arm, leg and low back pain. It can also alleviate headaches and sinus pressure. It helps to relieve pain from degenerative joint disease, arthritis and TMJ. Stress, better sleep, improved movement and coordination are great benefits of chiropractic care as well. Also, it can help to heal the body after being involved in an accident.

Benefits are different from one person to another.

Why should someone see a Chiropractor?

Chiropractic care is a way to alleviate or decrease many musculoskeletal problems without the use of medications or the need for surgery. Keeping in mind it can also help prevent joint aches and pains.

How is it different than other treatments? Chiropractic care is noninvasive. The low impact adjustment corrects misalignment issues. This allows a person to return to their normal daily activities with no pain. I also have patients report that it makes hobbies such as golf, tennis and yard work much easier.

Once you go to the Chiropractor, will you have to go the rest of your life? While you do not have to see a Chiropractor forever, it is recommended that you at least have a maintenance plan in place with your Chiropractor.

Just like you see your general practitioner for preventative care, seeing your Chiropractor periodically can keep you aligned which can prevent the pain you had from returning.

Why Chiropractic? I would probably say why not chiropractic? I’m not trying to sound cliché though. I really love what I do. I was helped by a chiropractor when I was a teenager and decided this was what I wanted to do too. I am able to help people with a myriad of problems and thru the spinal adjustment it affects the person’s nervous system which reduces the symptoms the person has suffered.

This all happens without the use of medication or surgery.

What distinguishes you from other businesses in your category? We are a Christian based business. We use a natural and holistic approach to healing the body and helping to diminish pain. We accomplish this through several different techniques. svm soviewsmag.com

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DR. JOSEPH CERAVOLO Your eyes are your gateway to the world around you. Dr. Joseph Ceravolo, founder of North Columbus Eye Center, is committed to offering concierge-style patient care and the most advanced vision correction options to residents of the Columbus, Opelika-Auburn and Montgomery areas. By Andrea Hayes Dr. Ceravolo talked with SVM about his goal in providing the most modern, state-of-the-art ophthalmic treatment available, paired with the comprehensive patient care that sets North Columbus Eye Center apart from other eye care centers. Dr. Ceravolo received his undergraduate and medical school training from State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed his residency in general surgery and practiced emergency medicine for several years before completing his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Buffalo.

How long has North Columbus Eye Center been helping Columbus residents attain better eye health? We have been serving the greater Columbus area for the past 12 years. We also have an office in Auburn, the Auburn LASIK & Eye Institute, and one in Montgomery called Montgomery LASIK & Eye Center.

At what age should people become conscious of their eyes and how to keep them in the best shape? We start to screen for most eye diseases at the age of 30.

What’s your area of expertise? My area of expertise includes vision correction procedures, including all laser Z-LASIK and advanced Active Life Lens® Procedures with Crystalens HD™, Tecnis® Multifocal lens, AcrySof®, ReSTOR® and Visian™ ICL. Most people have been told to “eat their carrots” since they were small children. Can eating certain foods really enhance eye health? Not really. These are commercially available eye vitamins that seem to slow the progression of macular degeneration.

Dr. Ceravolo performs the Z-LASIK procedure to improve your vision by actually re-shaping your cornea with highly precise beams of laser light.

What types of procedures and eye care is offered at your practice?

Cataract surgery, Lasik surgery, lifestyle intraocular lenses for near vision correction, Botox, Juvederm facial fillers, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), corneal transplant, removal of skin lesions and laser surgery for glaucoma.

Who is eligible for Lasik eye surgery? With newer technology, almost everyone is a candidate.

Are there any new technologies in eye health that can help prevent common diseases and conditions like cataracts and glaucoma? No. These are things that occur naturally. Causatine agents have not been identified.

Glaucoma seems to have a familial component, but not definitive. svm soviewsmag.com

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JoRhee Pezold, Alex Kobrin, Jack Pezold and Ben Williams.

Marc Olivie’, Kent and Steve Butler, John Flournoy.

THE EVENT: The 5th annual 1775 La Societe Gala was held Saturday, August 16th at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center in Columbus Georgia.

THE HIGHLIGHTS: This year’s theme was Paris Lights and celebrated “the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Paris”. The black tie annual Gala and Silent Auction is the museum’s signature fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner and dancing throughout the evening.

Dr. Carl and Carol Savory

Rick and Cindy Alexander, Terry Avery.

THE SPONSORS: Some of this year’s sponsors were Aflac, TSYS, St. Francis Hospital, Hughston Clinic, W.C. Bradley, and Columbus Regional Healthcare. svm

Jim Lee, Command Sgt. Maj. Steven W. McClaflin and Jean McKee. Jacquie Rawls and Beth Sayers

Barbara Kennon, Bob and Stacy Poydasheff.

Rachel Plummer and Betty Roberts

Duke Liberatore and Jan McBarron

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MIRANDA

KERR Her beauty has earned her millions, and men fight over her wherever she goes. According to Forbes, she is the second- highest-paid model in the world after Gisele Bundchen. Miranda Kerr, the eternal Victoria Secret Angel is the most talked-about model of the moment.

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hat a thing to be so beautiful inside and out that you can reduce grown millionaires, elves and arrogant manchildren to street-brawling yobs. The Aussie model Miranda Kerr's name hangs over the biggest tabloid dustups of recent months like a latter-day Helen of Troy; most recently, [in July], her ex-husband, Orlando Bloom, took aim at rumored fling Justin Bieber in a restaurant in Ibiza.

All this tabloid drama is totally at odds with the woman Kerr says she is.

The flyleaf of her first self-help book, Treasure Yourself, says she can "shine the light of positivity on those who need it most". It is aimed at teens and twentysomethings: "my generation", as she calls them. It is not pitched at cynical journalists, who would find it all too easy to mock. She has laid her own insecurities out, and described how she overcame them. “People find it hard to believe there is more to me than what they see on the outside.” Meanwhile, the second book, Empower Yourself, is full of affirmations such as “I soothe my body and soul by taking a bath”, and “I speak up when I see someone is being bullied”.

every day, even if it’s just 10 minutes of squats or yoga or lunges or butt lifts. It really makes a difference. Still, Kerr recognizes that aging is inevitable, and she intends to embrace it. “Audrey Hepburn aged quite well,” she notes.

What do you do when your body needs a little pick-me-up? I spray-tan before I walk down the runway”, she admits. I also use a dry brush to scrub my skin and stimulate my lymphatic system. Every day before I shower, just for two minutes. In a pinch, I’ll curl my eyelashes with the back of a spoon, using a flick of the wrist similar to what a florist would employ when using a pair of scissors to twirl a bit of ribbon.

If you could try any profession other than your own, what would you try and why? As I mentioned before, I am currently studying nutrition and psychology via correspondence. I am studying it for my own personal knowledge and also so I have an education to fall back on if, and when, this profession ends.

I am very passionate about the mind, body and soul connection and could very easily slip into that field. However, you never know what opportunity is around the corner. I am very open to letting things fall into place as they should.

After relocating to New York in 2004, she landed a string of great deals, starting with an appearance on Project Runway, then a contract with Maybelline and, eventually, a coveted pair of “wings” when she was cast as Victoria’s Secret’s first Australian Angel in 2008.

Her trademark dimples—a cute, every-girl counterpoint to her curves—helped take her from working model to supermodel. (Forbes just ranked her second on its list of highestpaid models, behind Gisele Bündchen.)

What types of clothing make you feel good? I’m a very tactile person — I like clothing that feels good against my skin. I love high-waisted jeans, silky shirts, leather ankle boots and sunglasses in every size and shape. Célines are my favorites right now, but I wear my gold Miu Mius a lot too.

In 1997 you won the annual Dolly Magazine (Australia) model competition. Although young girls enter this competition every year, you did it when you were only 13 years old. What made you decide to enter this competition? One of my best friends entered me into the competition. I had no idea!

Who is your inspiration? I grew into my femininity over the last 10 years. I’m influenced by my grandmother. She’s always chic. Even if she’s just at home and cooking in the kitchen, she looks effortlessly put together.

Is it true that you give most of your clothes away? I have a philosophy. I give a couple of Many of your peers consider you a true pieces away for every one that I get. I live in professional in your industry. How serious New York City and I have a small closet, and are you about being a professional model? it’s also a good way to keep the flow, so my I am serious to the extent of maintaining the closet is constantly being turned over.

I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE “upkeep,” so to speak, of my body. (e.g. nails, regular facials, exercise, etc.). I am also Do you follow social media? Instagram got serious in ensuring I do my best whilst on the me interested in exploring social media. I’m a CONNECTION AND COULD VERY job. This includes making sure I am well visual person, and it’s a way that you EASILY SLIP INTO THAT FIELD. rested and on time. I also respect everyone’s can see life through other people’s eyes. It’s position and realize that it is a collaboration quite fascinating to see a different perspective. of teamwork that will ensure the shoot runs smoothly. At the same time, I realize that I am not saving anyone’s life, so I don’t take myself too How’s motherhood treating you? Motherhood is the best. It’s rewarding seriously in that regard! I do my best in trying to achieve the image of what to see a little being develop and to grow into an individual. Flynn makes me the client is looking for. laugh so much. We have the same sense of humor, which no one else understands. I’ll look at something and laugh, and then he’ll laugh, and it’s Which aspects of your work do you like the most? The travel and so contagious. meeting inspiring, creative people.

How do you handle your busy schedule? Life can get so busy for everyone, Who is the living designer that you most admire? Stella McCartney. She regardless of what your profession is, but it’s taking the time to have is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in and she has a great sense moments of gratitude that makes it meaningful. And it does take discipline, a of style. consciousness to do that. Being grateful and happy is a choice, I think.

MIND, BODY AND SOUL

How annoying is it to be asked if you eat real food? Considering I am studying nutrition via correspondence and I take my health seriously, it can be annoying.

You are a big fan of the color purple, correct? Why? When I was younger purple was my favorite color. Now, navy blue is my favorite color.

It makes me feel peaceful.

Would you consider acting in the near future? I would definitely consider it. I feel very comfortable behind the camera.

You were born in Australia and your family is still there. What do you miss the most about being there? I miss my family the most! We are all so very close and it is hard not being able to see them all the time. svm

With everything you do, modeling, photo shoots, traveling, etc., what do you do to relax? I try and do yoga at least three times a week. I exercise

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1: Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio and Miranda Kerr at Victoria’s Secret Heavenly Flowers fragance launch in New York City.

2: The 30-year-old was the first Australian Victoria's Secret Angel when she was signed back in 2007, replacing Gisele BĂźndchen. She fast became known as the most recognisable Victoria's Secret poster girl.

3: Miranda and Heidi Klum, met up to take a jog around NYC together.

4: Miranda and Orlando Bloom arriving at the red carpet for the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills. The couple split last October after three years of marriage.

5: During an appearance on the Tonight Show, Fallon challenged Kerr to the classic drinking game of flip cup. "I've never played this game before," Kerr laughed. "But I've got to get into the American culture."

6: Miranda Kerr has become a style icon, appearing in everything from high-end fashion campaigns to street style blogs.

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And that’s simply better for the people who live here. Because what better place is there to be treated than home?

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PHOTOS BY LAURA LOWE

The Manic Monets held their annual art show and sale on September 18 at The Wynn House in Columbus, Georgia. The showing featured the art work of local artists: June Bird, Vicky Bush, Alice Douglas, Dana Freeman, Debbie Garrett, Pat Jones, Mary Pat King, Patty Mendenhall, Ethelyn Riley and Sista Varner. svm Vicky Bush

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BACK: Dana Freeman, Vicky Bush, Alice Douglas, Pat Jones, June Bird and Patty Mendenhall. FRONT: Ethelyn Riley, Mary Pat King and Sista Varner.

June Bird

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Patty Mendenhall and Vicky Bush

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Photo by Nancy LeVine

BO BARTLETT There is something uniquely American about the art of Bo Bartlett. Born in Columbus, Bo’s work certainly shows the influence of Wyeth, as well as other American artists like Thomas Eakins, Edward Hopper, and Winslow Homer.

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sing his art to comment on social issues and capture historic moments, Columbus native and contemporary artist, Bo Bartlett, has been contributing to the art world for the past four decades. His latest project has him working in conjunction with Columbus State University in the development of a Contemporary Art Center that will help not only CSU students, but also Columbus residents grow and appreciate various kinds of art. Bo talked with SVM about his work, his views on art and his work with CSU.

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When did you first decide that you wanted to be a painter? Before I could talk. I always drew, always said I wanted to be an artist. As a child, I was slow to talk. (Didn't talk until I was four.)

And even then just didn't say much, which meant speech class in school. Later on ultrasounds revealed that I don't have a left vertebral artery, so I probably wasn't getting much blood to the verbal side of the brain. So I suppose I overcompensated visually, using drawing and painting to express myself. I still do.

There were a few other professions I considered briefly when I was young... being a clown or a preacher, they didn't seem sustainable to me, and I was pretty good at drawing, but not very funny or pious.

The Samaritans, 2014, Oil on Linen

I love all art. I am not a purist. Sometimes people may assume that I am because of the form that my work takes; but as Robert Henri said, "if one looks at any piece of art long enough, one can find some worth in it.

How did your friends and family respond?

My family was very supportive. No one knew what being an artist really looked like. There were a few in town, who I made a point to visit regularly. I used to go bother Wendell Taylor, Gerry Bosch, and Henry Nordhausen in their studios. I was just a kid, but very curious. I had good art teachers growing up, Mrs. Tanner at St.Elmo, Ms. Dodd at Richards, A.T. Nicholson and Jan Miller at Brookstone.

My teachers were always encouraging, realizing that I best expressed myself through art. One of my English teachers at Brookstone (Mrs. Mary Hugenberg ) gave me Chaim Potok's My Name is Asher Lev when I was a senior. As you may know, the main character Asher is struggling with his religious upbringing and his desire to make art. He goes to Florence to study. So I did what Asher did. At 18, I left Columbus and travelled to Florence, Italy.

What is your artistic philosophy? I love all art. I am not a purist. Sometimes people may assume that I am because of the form that my work takes; but as Robert Henri said, “if one looks at any piece of art long enough, one can find some worth in it.�

Kingdom of Ends, 2009, Oil on Linen, 82 x 82 in.

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INTERVIEW Anything goes, and that's a good thing. But, that said, I believe in a sound artistic training. One wouldn't imagine a student going into a music school and the professors saying, “Ok, now express yourself.” One must learn the basics first, must have a strong foundation in the fundamentals, history, theory, styles, materials and techniques.

The same is true for art training and for Art School.

It takes years of practice to master ones craft. But, craft is not separate from expression, they go hand in hand, the form ones craft takes is directly related to what one has to express.

Personally, because of where I'm from and how I was raised, I want to be liked, I don't want to alienate anyone, so I want my art to be accessible, on the surface anyway. It has many layers and is accessible to different audiences in different ways.

You’ve recently wrapped up a solo exhibition in South Carolina. How would you describe the differences between your work today and your work when you first started painting?

Stylistically, my art hasn't changed very much in 40 plus years. It was darker when I was younger, more angst driven, more serious.

I've been told that it is a bit lighter now and I suppose it's true, as one ages, one had best start to have a sense of humor and see the joy in things. But, I like things best (films, plays, novels, etc.) when they are deadly serious and hilariously funny at the same time, when one finds themselves laughing and crying, pulled in both directions emotionally at the same time. I think that this is possible in art as well, but very difficult to pull off.

You have been described as an “American realist with a modernist vision”. Where does your inspiration come from? Dreams. Something I'll see on the street. Something I'll pass in a car on the highway. A photojournalist’s photo. Sometimes, previous art might be a catalyst. But the work has to operate on all levels to hold me. It has to be a subject that I relate to personally, emotionally, psychologically, and then there has to be a sociological component, a historical relevance, a political aspect, a philosophical or religious facet, and usually an Art historical in-joke.

Galilee, 2014, Oil on Linen, 80 x 120 in.

I teach a master class at CSU and I work closely with the art professors there. We have a vibrant art program and it is ready to

expand exponentially.

We are very excited about the Center. It will be a vital Art Center.

Bo Bartlett is an American realist with a modernist vision.

Lifeboat, 1998, Oil on Linen, 80 x 100 in.

The Bo Bartlett Center will be a major addition to the College of Arts at Columbus State University.

Can you tell us more about the Center? I teach a master class at CSU and I work closely with the art professors there. We have a vibrant art program and it is ready to expand exponentially. We are very excited about the Center. It will house a large selection of my work combined from several different private collections locally and nationally.

There will be an archive of journals, sketchbooks and reference materials on display to recreate and make transparent the creative process.The archive will be capable of growing to provide a repository for other artists’ work for scholars and historians.

There will be a permanent collection of my work on exhibition as well as a rotating exhibition space for contemporary shows. svm

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PASSION FOR FASHION Those of us living and working at a fast pace know just how difficult it is to keep up with what's trending in fashion — much less make time to shop. Meet Diana Harbour, a Columbus native, and owner of the Red Dress Boutique in Athens, Georgia, who delivers the solution with her thriving online boutique.

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eople today don’t have to leave their homes or apartment to go shopping. They can sit on the couch in their PJs, open their laptop and just go online to shop for clothes. Why open a store? I opened the store nine years ago, prior to the internet shopping craze. I was working as a credit card processor in Columbus, Ga. and I just felt stifled creatively. My dad said you have two things in life: “you have security or freedom”. Sometimes you get both, but most often you have to choose. I wanted freedom to do what I wanted to do more than I wanted the security of that paycheck. I knew I could turn whatever I did into something big.

and he was skeptical at first. But within seconds of the site being live we had our first order.

Growth was slow at first, but I kept at it and at first it started with students doing in store pick-ups and shopping from class. Then as they went home for the summer and told others, we started getting orders from Atlanta and Florida and South Carolina. Then in 2012, when we began rolling out regular lookbooks, growth exploded.

And it hasn’t slowed down since. We are on target to double what we did last year just in online sales.

I graduated from Columbus State University, but my husband graduated from UGA, and after my first visit to Athens, Georgia, I fell in love with the town. I just knew a store would work in Athens and it has.

Where do you get the inspirations your in-house designs? I draw inspirations from runway shows.

Runway shows generally show the dream. Most of it is not wearable in every day life. So I pick and choose from trends I see and translate them into how I think it could be worn.

Many boutique owners view their shops as an extension of their closet. Is that true with you as well? To a point. But any successful boutique knows you have to shop for your customers and not yourself. That is why I created “Buy for the Boutique.”

Before, customers didn’t have a voice in their choices and now they do. Every day we post items on our social media pages and ask them what they would like. That feedback is gold! And my personal style is all over the place.

Fall is right around the corner.

What are some of your favorite trends for the season? I am so happy plaid is back! So right now my fall closet is stocked full of oversized plaid shirts, a good pair of skinny jeans and boots. My favorite shoe trend is the bootie and in colors of smoky gray and oxblood. Also dark florals in navys and plums. This fall is all about color and drawing inspiration from nature. So you will see a lot of burnt oranges, deep reds, olive greens and browns. It’s stunningly beautiful this year.

I pretty much dress for my mood.

One day I may feel like wearing boho. Another I may be preppy from head to toe. That’s the beauty of personal style. You make it your own. You make the rules.

Every woman is familiar with the “little black dress”, but not necessarily a red dress. Where did the name of your store come from? I was stumped for a name for the store. And one afternoon my mother and I were sorting old photos and she brought out a bunch of me when I was two. In every photo I was wearing a red dress. She told me that I was obsessed with red as a toddler and would only wear red dresses for a long time. So we named it after my two year old self. It also fit Athens, Ga pretty well.

Your online store is well known throughout the Southeast and even throughout the country.

Did you ever expect your business and merchandise to be so popular? I did because I know how hard I work. The website just turned four. It will be five this December. I rembemer telling my husband I wanted to start a website

What is one item every woman should have in her closet? A pair of good boots! A great pair of boots is an investment. And one good pair can last you for years.

“It’s up to me how successful I want to be and there is no one to push me but myself.

It was the best advice anyone ever gave me.”

What is your shopping weakness?

Boots. Definitely boots. I collect them. My husband made the mistake of counting how many pairs I own. I had to calm the shore by telling him how well they depreciate with my own depreciation schedule of how many times I wear them vs. how many compliments I get. Accounting terms work with the men.

What is your favorite thing about owning a boutique? Being my own boss. My father told me I was his worst employee ever due to the fact that I was a type A personality and I challenged everything. Therefore, the only job I was fit for was to be my own boss. It’s up to me how successful I want to be and there is no one to push me but myself. It was the best advice anyone ever gave me. And I wake up every day challenging myself to make the website better and bigger than the day before. svm soviewsmag.com

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3RD ANNUAL RAY OF HOPE

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PHOTOS BY LAURA LOWE

Grady and Mary Beth Rose

Lisa Scrivner, Ed Rocereta and Leah Kirk.

Trey and Kim Jinks

THE EVENT: More than 250 guests attended the 3rd Annual Ray of Hope Raffle at Green Island Country Club on August 14th to benefit the youth mentoring and after school programs of The Family Center.

Emily Brannan, Sue and Judge Arthur L. Smith III

THE HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, a silent auction and live entertainment

by Big Woody and the Splinters. The winners of the $10,000 raffle were Mr. Robert “Bobby” Malone and Mr. Harry Tinsley, who both won $5,000 each. svm Daysha and LaRae Dixon Moore Roger and Diana Garms Deirdre Hall and Rodney Mahone

Jessie and Chad Zeis

Carol and B.J. Sutcliffe

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2014 RIVER RAFFLE

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PHOTOS BY S. SAXON

Mike and Leah Braxton, Kate McGrory, Amy Haynes and Debbie Lipscomb.

THE EVENT: The seventh annual Historic Columbus River Raffle was held on September 18th on the 14th Street Bridge in Columbus.

Lance and Kathryn Collier, Tasha Edwards.

THE ENTERTAINMENT: Dave Arwood served as the MC and guests were able to enjoy live music by Fellas and the Vine, great food and $10,000 in cash prizes – this year’s winners were Gail Lynch ($7500), Bob Kidd ($1000), Janice and Jimmy Biggers ($1000), and TSYS ($500).

Lula and Charles Huff

THE PURPOSE: The event is a fundraiser for Historic Columbus and helps the HC continue to fund various projects throughout the community and promote economic development through historic preservation.

THE SPONSORS: Some of this year’s sponsors were: W.C. Bradley, TSYS, Synovus, CB&T, Georgia Power, St. Francis Hospital, Might As Well, Inc., Alexander Systems Co., Stand and Stretch and Containers by Reaves. svm Kimberly Helton, Mint Flowers and Lauren Bryan.

Ann Burr, David McMillen and Max Burr.

Rachel and Mac Plummer Maggie Portillo, Nellie Frields, Sal Diaz-Verson, Chandler Rohwedder and Emily Neff.

Sara Carver, April Miller and Mary Nell Pate.

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FEATURE

CROWN ROYAL MONARCH Crown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Blend is everything we love about Canadian whisky. It shows that you can deliver a lot of flavor and character, including strong oak, in a whisky that’s light, delicate, and balanced.

BY PAOLA CIGUI rown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Blend, a After the many popular brand variations, such as the wellspecial edition of the top-selling whisky in the known Crown Royal Reserve, Crown Royal Deluxe, Crown United States, was created to commemorate Royal XR, Royal Black, and Crown Royal XO, Crown CROWN ROYAL the brand’s 75th anniversary, and to delight Royal just created this new limited-edition 80 proof WAS ORIGINALLY us, one more time, with its straight(40% ABV) variant that will be sold at the price of $75 CREATED FOR ROYALTY, forward taste, in a whisky that is rich and delicate at for a 750 ml bottle.

CRAFTED OVER TIME AND the same time. Crown Royal Canadian Whisky dates THE FACT THAT THE WHISKY The drink’s delicacy is showed not only in its delicious back to 1939, when the reigning monarch King smooth taste, but also in the elegant packaging details.

IS STILL BEING ENJOYED 75 George VI, and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, visited This special release is wrapped, in fact, in a precious YEARS LATER IS REALLY Canada, becoming the first British monarchs to visit silver/pearl velvet bag and enclosed in an elegant North America. For such an important event, the SPECIAL TO ALL OF US cardboard box with magnetic closure and a numbered English Royal couple brought a special gift for the AT CROWN ROYAL." certificate of authenticity. To sum it up, it is a perfect drink, Canadian royal family – a drink that has become the MASTER BLENDER originally designed for a royal family, which is able to satisfy king of Canadian whiskies, well-known for its smooth, but ANDREW MACKAY whiskey lovers from the first moment they see it, to the moment flavorful taste. when its creamy and fruity taste softly pleases their palates.

The exceptional taste of the Crown Royal Monarch 75th Anniversary Crown Royal is the number one Canadian whisky in the world, and the sixth Blend is due to the perfect combination of strong oak with a lightly sweet largest spirit brand in the United States. Crown Royal Monarch is a Diageo caramel and a touch of rye spice, three ingredients that together produce an product and is distributed in Georgia by Georgia Crown Distributing Co. svm aromatic but light, dry and delightful drink.

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RACES vent and Food Stylist Jamie Keating, CEC is well-known in Columbus, Georgia for his exquisite cuisine and amazing events. He is the owner and chef of the premier catering company, Jamie Keating Culinary, Inc. that manages The RiverMill Event Centre.

E It’s all about what you wear, what you eat and what you drink.

It’s a fancy picnic at a horse race with delicious cocktails. Sometimes, the food is elaborate and at other times, it’s one giant tailgating affair!

The Steeplechase is the place to be and to be seen! s the days grow shorter and colder, we all tend to crave drinks that look and taste autumnal, especially at The Steeplechase at Callaway.

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One of my personal favorite brown spirits is Bulleit Bourbon. It has a strong fire on the nose with notes of chocolate and charred barrels. It is smooth going down, with a hint of plump red grapes to finish. It’s the perfect drink to pair with cheese on a crisp fall afternoon, watching the horses run!

I suggest pairing with Rivers Edge Chevre, Morbier or a young Parmigiano Reggiano. Nothing is better than cheese and whiskey! Oh, and don’t forget the crackers!

There are several foods that pair well with bourbon.

Bourbon is a great complement to chocolate, especially dark chocolate. The more cacao, the better. Fruit that is tangy or tart, like apples or pears go well with the brown stuff. Try to stay away from fruits that contain too much citrus, like oranges. It will mask too much of the bourbon’s flavor. Smoky flavored steaks pair very well with bourbons, as long as they are prepared medium rare.

Winners Circle INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces Bulleit bourbon; 1 ounce Churchill ruby port; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; dash of Angostura bitters; and 3 cherries for garnish. Makes one serving.

Combine bourbon, port, syrup, and bitters in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled champagne coupe and garnish with cherries.

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FEATURE Smoked Dry Angus Sirloin 4 12 oz sirloin (New York) strip steaks; ¼ lb whole butter, diced; ¼ cup vegetable and olive oil blend, 2 cloves garlic peeled and left whole; 2 sprigs of rosemary; 2 sprigs of thyme; 1 shallot peeled and left whole, Kosher salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup hickory or mesquite wood chips; 1 cup red wine.

METHOD: Heat a cast iron skillet to high, add butter and oil, warm until butter is melted, add garlic, shallot and herbs. Sear steaks for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side, using a spoon to baste the meat. Remove from pan and let it rest on a rack with a tray underneath, cover with shallots, garlic and herbs until ready to smoke. Reserve the pan for potatoes and turnips.

PREPARE THE SMOKER: Soak chips in wine for 20 minutes prior to cooking. Add steaks to the smoker and continue to cook until desired internal temperature is reached, approximately 15 minutes for medium rare.

Roasted Potatoes and Turnips 2 pounds fingerling or petite Yukon Gold potatoes, 6 petite baby turnips or 2 medium sized ones cut in 8ths, ½ cup white wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons whole butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

METHOD: Put the unpeeled potatoes and turnips in a medium stock pot, fill with water and add vinegar and salt. Cook until they are fork tender.

Remove from water and allow to cool in a shut pan, dice into 1 inch pieces.

Using the cast iron pot from the steak preparation, heat two tablespoons of whole butter and oil; melt until the butter begins to turn a golden brown color (this will provide a nutty flavor). Sauté the potatoes and turnips until warm, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with fresh herbs (chive, rosemary or thyme).

WINE SUGGESTION

2007 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Beaulieu Vineyard was founded at the turn of the 20th Century

by Georges de Latour in California’s Napa Valley. He imported grapes and winemaking techniques from his native France, including aging his Cabernet in French oak barrels.

The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford exhibits cedar, coffee and dark berry notes along with a dense ruby/purple color, a nice texture and a style that is somewhat of a throwback to the BV Cabernet Sauvignons made in the sixties and seventies.

With pure fruit as well as an endearing texture, this is a beautiful wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. The 2007 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon expresses the terroir of the Rutherford appellation with lush, brambly blackberry, cassis and ripe black cherry character nuanced with cocoa, licorice, earth and cedar.

Beaulieu Vineyard is the longest continually operating winery in Napa Valley. With over 100 years of rich history, the BV story speaks of a “beautiful place” and extraordinary people who shaped winemaking in America. Special thanks to Brad Bush, Georgia Crown Distributing Co. svm

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2014 JIM BLANCHARD LEADERSHIP FORUM

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Ed Helton with CSU President Tim Mescon.

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks.

THE EVENT: The 2014 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum was held on August 25-26 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center. The theme of the 2014 Forum was “Leadership: Seizing the Opportunity.”

THE HIGHLIGHTS: This years speakers included keynote speaker Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks; the Reverend Grace Burton-Edwards, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus; Dr. Tim Mescon, president of Columbus State University; Real Estate Professional Chris Woodruff; John R. Ryan, president of the Center for Creative Leadership; Author Marcus Buckingham; Jim Blanchard; Sarah Blakely, founder of Spanx, Inc.; Geoffrey Canada, president and founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone; Ronald Heifetz, founder of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; and Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, Inc.

Spanx, Inc. Founder Sara Blakely

Jim Blanchard, Hank Huckaby, Rep. Calvin Smyre and Kessell Stelling.

Ricky Steele and Mark Cuban.

U.S. Congressman Sanford Bishop and Vivian Creighton Bishop.

Troy Woods and Brumley Smith

Bill Turner

Lauren Mescon, Jim and Sis Blanchard and Billy Blanchard.

Cathey and Ashley Turner

Avery Wolff, Olivia Blanchard, and Michelle Blanchard.

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Mark Cuban and Jim Blanchard

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Scott Ferguson, Becky Fletcher, Jim Blanchard and Jennifer St. John.

Facebook, Inc. COO Sheryl Sandberg

THE SPONSORS: The Forum is sponsored by Mr. Blanchard and The Leadership Institute at Columbus State University along with Platinum Sponsors Synovus, TSYS, and AT&T; Silver Sponsors W.C. Bradley Company and the Atlanta Business Chronicle; Silver Sponsor Georgia Trend; and Bronze Sponsor Pratt & Whitney.

THE HIGHLIGHTS: Over 1,000 attendees joined together on Monday evening and Tuesday to hear the “best and brightest minds in the world.” The Blanchard Award for Outstanding Stewardship and Ethics in Business was also presented to Thomas G. Cousins, an Atlanta real-estate developer, during the evening. svm

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Ben Hecht and Bill Reaves

Maj. Gen. Scott Miller and Jerry Newman

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GREEN ISLAND With a love for the outdoors and gorgeous Southern landscapes, the Blanchard family was sure that settling in the prestigious neighborhood of Green Island Hills in North Columbus, was the right choice.

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Built in the mid-20th century for Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Jennings Sr., the Blanchard’s home has deep roots in Columbus. The original owners designed the home with the then popular revised Virginia Hunt Country style in mind.

In the 1960s, the style and location of the home were perfect for each other—still rather undeveloped in comparison to today, the Green Island community was very much private and in the countryside.

With five bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths, the Blanchard home has ample space for the ever growing family and any guests they may want to spend time with. “Our family loves the land and enjoys outdoor recreation.” Olivia Blanchard told us. “This property has allowed us to enjoy what we love within the convenience of the city limits.”

With plenty of outdoor space to enjoy their favorite activities, the family is in the perfect place to enjoy the countryside without missing out on the luxuries of city life.

Few renovations have been made to the original structure, making much of the Blanchard home reflect the 18th century style the Jennings’ intended. Now white “it was originally painted a very soft grey green” Olivia shares. “The interior architecture details reflect the 18th century influence” she adds, and with the help of interior designer Arden Cheney, many of the design elements in the home continue the look.

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A warm and inviting place to entertain family and friends, the living room houses many unique antiques from designer Arden Cheney. With custom upholstery from Winston Concepts, a stunning oriental rug from Moattar in Atlanta, Georgia, sofa by Kravet, chairs by Osborne and a Gloria Mani oil painting over the mantle, this room brings the Virginia Hunt Country aesthetic from the construction of the home inside.

This property has allowed us to enjoy what we love within the convenience of the city limits.

With plenty of outdoor space to enjoy their favorite activities, the family is in the perfect place to enjoy the countryside without missing out on the luxuries of city life.

With antiques and vintage inspired end tables, draperies, upholstry and artwork from local artists and sculptors, walking into the Blanchard home is like walking into the classic and sophisticated American past.

One feature the Blanchards did add, though, is a porch on the back of the house overlooking the Chattahoochee River with the help of builder Steve Anthony and architect Jack Jenkins. “The view [was] really a motivating factor in our decision to move.

It’s beautiful and unique to the area. The river is therapeutic and the light is ever changing” Olivia explains. With a perfect view to take it easy and relish in the sunset, it’s no wonder the Blanchards chose this historic home.

Sitting quietly on the Chattahoochee with acres to enjoy most any outdoor activity imaginable, the Blanchard home supplies this fun loving family with the best of both worlds. svm soviewsmag.com

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TOP: The Blanchard’s dining room is the place where family and friends come together to share meals and memories. Thibaut wallpaper, Kravet draperies and trim, an Oriental rug from Moattar and a unique chandelier by Atlanta’s Masterpiece Lighting all come together to make the dining room a one-of-akind masterpiece. Small antiques from William Huff Antiques and classic paintings complete the look. BOTTOM: Especially unique is the kitchen. Finished with pecky cyprus, the walls complement the hard wood floors by Chris Gil perfectly. Scalamadre draperies, appliances by Daniel Appliance and Moen kitchen faucets serve as flawless accents to finish off the kitchen.

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TOP: Charming and picturesque, the master bedroom continues the 18th century aesthetic of the Blanchard home. A beautiful bedspread by Brunschwig & Fils covers the lovely four poster bed that sits in the middle of the master bedroom. A Stanton wool rug complements the preexisting draperies, linens, and upholstery

by Kravet. While a rocking chair built by Olivia’s father, Cecil Cheves, sits by a window. BOTTOM: The sitting room allows visitors a place to sit and enjoy the family’s company while they are preparing meals without getting in the way of the process. Continuing the look of the kitchen, this sitting room is also finished with pecky cyprus walls, matching draperies, a rug from Moattar, an antique wooden chandelier from Masterpiece Lighting and Duralee sofa and lounge chairs.

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FASHION

FALL RUS Fall season is an opportunity for a fashion reboot. Pair these unexpected pieces combined with great accesories for a fresh take.

PHOTOGRAPHED BY S. SAXON

GEOMETRY LESSON This is the season for you to stand out! Do it in style with this mosaic print dress which accentuates your body with a sweet circle skirt by G et Like Me!

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FASHION NIGHT SHINE When going out for the night, drab won't do. Capture the attention of all those around you with this gorgeous off the shoulder dress accentuated with hemline fringe by Soft A t Heart.

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FASHION GIVE ME THE NIGHT Don't fall into the same pattern — give your wardrobe a twist with this allover printed jumpsuit by Jump O n O ver that can take you from day to night. Choosing a pattern piece also has an “I’m a creative original” style that we love.

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FASHION SECOND SKIN No girl should be caught without a fur vest in her closet this Fall.

Paired here with a Boho wine print dress this look can infallibly get you through the season in style! W aiting For T onight dress with belle sleeves and Smile O ften black fur vest.

MODEL: Linz Calhoun.

CLOTHING: The Buzz, 2301 Airport Thruway, Columbus, Georgia 31904, 706.257.7792, shopthebuzzboutique.com.

ACCESSORIES: Posh Peach, 1105 Broadway, Columbus, Georgia 31901, 706.221.6402 HAIR AND MAKEUP: Jessica Melton, 706.615.5012.

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Holidays

2014Gift Guide With the Holiday season right around the corner, we pumped up our search for some of this year’s most popular pieces sure to be on everyone’s wish list.

Cheese Straws Bites Price Vary Southern Straws

Crown Royal Monarch $75 $85 Georgia Crown Distrubuting, Co.

Pull Up a Chair Cookbook Junior League $10 of Columbus Junior League of Columbus Prees Boxwood Planter $40 The Gardens at MidTown

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ColorProof Products Set $60 Salon NG

M. Bagwell Mugs Set of Four $52 Galleria Riverside

Parker Shaving $55 Salon NG

Engraved Paver for Loved One at Heritage Walk $250 National Infantry Museum

2014 GIFT GUIDE

Chatahoochee Scene $400 Gloria Mani Fine Art

Rewind Candles $26 Wynnifred Style Studio

Therapeutic Massage Gift Certificate Prices Vary Massage Envy Spa Jane Iredale Signature Gilded Collection $40 SouthEast Regional Medspa Gift Card Price Vary Namaspa

Columbus Trivet $15 Historic Columbus

Kett Cosmetics $15 - $30 501 Salon

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CeCe Caldwell Paint $34.95 each Junque Yard Antiques

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GiGi New York Bags $95-$230 Wynnifred Style Studio Ring Ching Ching Robe $49.45 Wildwood Day Spa

Da Vinci Beads $6.99 and up Butler Boutique

Esum Brushes $18-$58 501 Salon

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Fashion Necklace $32.50 The Buzz Boutique

Monogrammed Napkins $2.50/letter Wade Cleaners Unique Christmas Gifts Prices Vary Green Island Mart

Men’s Fashion Sweater $65, Shirt $85, Tie $85 Chancellor’s Chancelor’s

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Home Décor Reindeer $89 Wreath $33 Fine & Funky

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Balsam & Cedar Candle & Soap $20 Gift Set Splash Kitchens & Baths Happy Everything Christmas Platter Assortment Prices Vary Dinglewood Pharmacy

Captain Morgan White Rum $24.95 Georgia Crown Distributing Co.

Simplydesignz Nut Bowls and Serve Ware $9.99 - $49.99 Columbus Museum

Red Velvet Cake $40 Midtown Cakes

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COLUMBUS HERITAGE

Every city in the world has a beginning. Those that have survived the tests of time were only able to do so by people that saw promise and endless potential in the city, and the people, itself. This issue begins a new series recounting numerous influential and historic Columbus families. For the next few issues, we will be featuring various families in (and around) Columbus that have helped mold our great city into what it is today.

G. GUNBY JORDAN Native Georgian, Civil War veteran, innovator, entrepreneur, supporter of women’s suffrage, family man and friend to all, George Gunby Jordan is one of the many men that helped shape and develop Columbus (and the surrounding areas) into one of Georgia’s major cities.

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rmed with a booming personality and the entrepreneurial spirit, G. Gunby Jordan came to Columbus knowing that he would make a serious impact on society life in his adopted home. During the beginning of the 20th century, Jordan was one of the city’s most powerful and public citizens. Being well educated and unafraid to stand for what he thought was right, Jordan possessed an imposing appearance with all he encountered.

Home of G. Gunby Jordan in Green Island where he lived until 1930.

Born June 19,1846 in Sparta, Georgia, to Sylvester Franklin and Rachel Gunby Jordan (and one of six children), George Gunby Jordan was born into a family of pioneers. His ancestors were some of the first settlers in Massachusetts and as the Jordan family grew and prospered, they spread out along the east coast to Maryland and Georgia.

As G. Gunby Jordan reached puberty, he was educated in the grammar and high schools of Sparta. At the age of seventeen, Jordan left Sparta to join the Confederate Army as a private in Nelson Rangers, a volunteer company from Georgia, which served as scouts and as escorts of Lieut. Gen. Stephen D. Lee, after he was appointed Corps Commander in Hood's Army. There he met and fought side by side many Columbus natives.

After almost 20 years of devoted service to Eagle & Phenix, Jordan turned his ambitions elsewhere and set his sights on the development of two new railroads designed to break the monopoly that the Central of Georgia Railroad had over Columbus, Georgia rail connections.

Three months after the war, Jordan settled in Columbus, Georgia and immediately began looking for work.

Distantly related to W.H. Young, Jordan knew exactly where to turn. In 1867, he was made the treasurer of the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Company by Young.

Resourceful and business savvy, Jordan promptly asked for a few weeks’ delay before he started working, saying he needed to return to Sparta to take care of some family business. Whereupon Jordan went to East Georgia and learned bookkeeping.

A young G. Gunby Jordan circa 1864

Lizzie B. Curtis, born in Columbus, married Mr. Jordan in 1886.

Upon returning, Jordan immediately began his new position while also assuming the role of the company’s spokesman, eventually selling products to wholesalers throughout the South and Midwest and successfully lobbing in Washington in the 1870s to exempt the firm’s assets from a federal banking tax that Congress tried to impose.

In the midst of these many great endeavors Jordan also found the time to start a family. He married Columbus native Lizzie B. Curtis in 1886. Unfortunately, their marriage was short lived when Lizzie died the following year leaving a son, Ralph Curtis Jordan.

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Later, after almost 20 years of devoted service to Eagle & Phenix, Jordan turned his ambitions elsewhere and set his sights on the development of two new railroads designed to break the monopoly that the Central of Georgia Railroad had over Columbus rail connections. As a result, the construction of the Georgia, Midland and Gulf Railroad to McDonough and the Columbus Southern Railroad to Albany were overseen by Jordan himself. While undertaking such a large project, Jordan remarkably found the time to join forces with W.C. Bradley and others to launch the Third National Bank (1888) and the Columbus Savings Bank (1889), which were combined in 1930 to form the Columbus Bank & Trust Company (CB&T).

Jordan’s interests later returned to the Eagle & Phenix Mills after he was named a receiver for the Eagle & Phenix, which had experienced problems during the previous decade. After amassing investors, Jordan and his counterparts bought the mill and immediately started renovation in order to modernize the company. Jordan personally took a sledge hammer and destroyed all the obsolete equipment in the mills. From 1896 to 1915, Jordan owned the mill while friend and fellow businessman, W. C. Bradley, served on the board.

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1: Proud grandfather with his grandson Gunby Jordan II. 2: G.Gunby Jordan death announcement in the local newspaper on May 9, 1930. 3: Picture of the beautiful outside garden of Mr. Jordan in Green Island. 4: Mr. Jordan tombstone at Linwood Cemetery. 5: Founded in 1906, the Secondary Industrial School (today Jordan H.S). Mr. Jordan donated the original tract of land and $10,000.

G. Gunby Jordan was recognized as one of the great friends of education, especially after the establishment of the Industrial High School, the first vocational school of the country.

For over six decades, Jordan made many other momentous and influential contributions to the Columbus community.

For one, George Gunby Jordan also dealt in real estate, developing the still thriving community of Green Island Hills. He also served as the president of the Columbus Board of Education and spearheaded the creation of the Secondary Industrial School—now Jordan High School.

Jordan also served on the Muscogee County Commission of Roads and Revenues, where he successfully advocated paving the country’s roads.

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Unfortunately, in early 1930 G. Gunby Jordan fell ill. After a long battle with pneumonia (from which he never fully recovered), Jordan died at his Green Island Ranch home May 9, 1930.

Jordan’s only son, Ralph Curtis Jordan, who had grown up to marry New Jersey native Louise Mulford, survived his father in death. The pair and their four children (G. Gunby II, R. Curtis, Jr., Mulford and Louise) continued the family legacy by continuing to contribute to the Columbus community in many different aspects, including music and the arts, education, transportation and others. svm Special thanks to Historic Columbus and Katherine Waddell.

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ISTANBUL Istanbul has it all: over 2500 years of history, culture, and traditions, amazing landmarks, vibrant nightlife, and breathtaking views. This transcontinental metropolis is a fast-paced cultural melting pot you can’t afford to miss.

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Istanbul maintains a distinguished position among the metropolis of the world with its unique geographical location and a cultural heritage of thousands of years.

TRAVEL stanbul was founded around 660 BC with the name Byzantium, and it was later reestablished with the name of Constantinople, in 330 AD. Its historical importance is showed from the fact that it served as the capital of four empires: the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.As the cliché goes, Istanbul is where east meets west, or vice versa. This unique location combined with its history and occupants of different cultural backgrounds make this city a true melting pot.

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attractions of the city of Istanbul, representing the synthesis of the effects of two different culturesthe Ottoman and the Byzantium Empires. Firstly, it was built in 537 AD by the Emperor Justinian as a church and it stood as the largest cathedral in the world for more than a thousand years.

In 1453, it was converted by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror into a mosque. Today, the Hagia Sophia can be visited as a museum in the Turkish Republic. In every form or function, Hagia Sophia represents a unique example of architectural beauty and historical importance. +90 212 522 1750

SULTAN AHMED MOSQUE

The mystical city of Istanbul, located on the Bosphorus Strait, is fascinating in every season.

However, the spring and the fall seasons are the most recommended. This is the time when the crowds diminish and the weather is fantastic.

Especially from September to November the visitors can be greeted by comfortable temperatures. In contrast, the winters in Istanbul are usually cold and rainy, while the summer temperature is very hot and highly humid, and the prices are almost twice as expensive than during the spring or the fall. Visit Istanbul in the early spring or during the fall season, you will not regret it!

ATTRACTIONS HAGIA SOPHIA Hagia Sophia is one of the main historical

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul, also known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue paint adorning the walls of its interior.

It was built during the rule of Ahmed I in order to reassert Ottoman power. Its characteristics are the tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice.

The Blue Mosque is still an active mosque, so it's closed to non-worshippers about half an hour during the five daily prayers. +90 212 458 4983

TOPKAPI PALACE The palace was originally built as a royal residence of the Ottoman sultans, in which they stayed from the second half of the 15th century, until the second half of the 18th century. Today, it contains significant holy relics of the Muslim world (and it stands as a museum) which contains significant collections of porcelain, robes, weapons, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic

manuscripts and many other treasures and jewelry.

For instance, The Topkapi Palace conserves the fourth largest diamond of its kind in the world, the Spoonmaker's Diamond, a 86 carat (17.2 g) pearshaped diamond. +90 212 512 0480

KAPALI CARSISI BAZAAR Kapali Carsisi is the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, an absolute must-see for the tourists of Istanbul, both because of its historical function and overall magic atmosphere.

The Kapali Carsisi is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, well-stocked with an incredible variety and quality of goods on sale.

The Bazaar is still able to impress tourists and transport them in the vivid atmosphere of five centuries ago, when European travelers and merchants were looking for valuable carpets, furniture, jewelery, leather, and many other precious materials. +90 212 519 1248

SUNKEN PALACE Yerebatan Sarnici, also known as Sunken Palace, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul. It was built in the 6th century, from the days when Istanbul was Constantinople. The cistern is located 500 feet southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu.

It is an impressive attraction, not only for its size, but also for its function – it was used to store water for the Great Palace and other buildings in the area during Justianian’s reign. +90 212 522 1259

Topkapi is the largest and oldest palace in the world to survive to our day. In 1924 it was turned into a museum at Atatiirk's request.

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PIDE Pide is a classic Turkish dish, often described as Turkish pizza. The base is a flat-bread normally baked in a stone oven and typically shaped into a large rectangle. Pide has a variety of fillings from cheese, minced meat, to a mix of cheese, and sometimes eggs.

BAKLAVA Baklava is the most well-known Turkish dessert.

It is a rich pastry, made of filo and filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup of honey, which makes the pastry very sweet. It is typically served with kaymak (a clotted cream made from slowly cooking and reducing buffalo’s milk, a process that concentrates the fat and produces a thick, butterlike substance) typical of Turkey, and can include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, orange peel, and lemon juice.

AYRAN Ayran is considered the national drink of Turkey, with its characteristic foamy and creamy taste. It is a cold beverage made of yogurt and water, and mixed with salt. It can be also found in other countries such as Iran, Iraq, the Balkans, Lebanon, etc. Turkish people use to drink this healthy beverage during every meal, but especially with grilled meat or rice. svm

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1: The Blue Mosque famous for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616. 2: Pide is often described as Turkish pizza. 3: Fish market in Istanbul. 4: Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument from both Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. 5: The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. 6: Baklava.

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ParallelLIVES We all share common threads in life. Whether it be in enjoying similar TV shows, foods, stores, or the same types of people, all of humanity is connected in one way or another. In essence, we all live through parallel lives — living, breathing and existing through subtle, but ever existent, common pulses.

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Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, LG, OM, PC, FRS, was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and the Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990

The first person to nickname Margaret Thatcher as the “Iron Lady” was Soviet journalist Yuri Gavrilov in the Red Star army newspaper in 1976.

Margaret Thatcher was a very divisive figure in the UK, but she became a myth-shrouded icon to conservatives and was loved by more than 14 million people in her country.

In 2008 Meryl Streep played Thatcher in The Iron Lady and won her third Academy Award for the performance.

Margaret Thatcher enjoyed watching tennis and she liked listening to Bach, Chopin and Beethoven.

Thatcher became the first elected female leader of her country, and she did it in such a determined way that her sex was almost an afterthought.

Her famous quote was, “In politics, if you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.”

She visited the USA many times, especially during the presidency of her close friend Ronald Reagan.

She captured the imagination of people outside Britain even more than at home. One only had to witness the rapturous welcome which she received from crowds in Poland, Russia, Georgia and Armenia.

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Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is a former United States Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady of the United States. From 2009 to 2013, she was the 67th Secretary of State, serving under President Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama and her trusted adviser, Valerie Jarrett, nicknamed Hillary Clinton “Hildebeest,” after the menacing and shaggy-maned gnu that roams the Serengeti.

There’s hand-wringing and finger-pointing at Simon & Schuster over the soft performance of Hillary Clinton’s Hard Choices, for which she got a $14 million advance.

Emma Watson tops the Daily News’ list to play Hillary Clinton as a young lawyer in Washington wrestling with her ambitions, and her beau, Bill, in hot Tinseltown project Rodham.

Hillary likes everything she grew up with — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Doors. She also likes classical music because she finds it relaxing when she’s thinking about stressful things.

Hillary Clinton was the only First Lady to be subpoenaed, for her involvement with the Whitewater controversy in 1996, and to repeatedly be deposed as part of ongoing criminal and civil investigations, including Travelgate and Filegate.

Hillary once said: “The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not”.

Hillary Clinton surpassed Madeleine Albright’s record of countries visited; Clinton wound up seeing 112 countries in four years. She traveled almost 1 million miles and spent more about 25 percent of her time on the road (and in the air).

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