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We are blessed to live in a wonderful community full of people who serve selflessly at church, for charity and for the benefit of all who call Statesboro home. During this time of year especially, as we celebrate the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, as we reconnect with extended family, plan holiday celebrations and reflect on the things for which we are grateful, remember that we live in one of the best communities in America and be thankful. For us it is a blessing to be able to showcase in each issue of the magazine, the people who make our community a great place to live, work and play. Inside this Holiday issue meet the Crick family of Brooklet and experience Christmas at their house. New and old traditions combine to bring the family together for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. From the collection of vintage Santas on display to the annual ginger bread house decorating competition between siblings, all agree, the best part of the season is spending time with family. Take a ride with us out to Mill Creek Equestrian Center, where owner Michelle Higdon has created a world class center for riding and training with horses. Reared on a farm, her passion is seeing young people achieve their goals. Mill Creek gives her the opportunity “to provide a safe place for students to ride, train and improve their equestrian skills.” There’s also plenty of room at Mill Creek for special events, both rustic and elegant. This issue also features our Annual Gift Guide full of local treasures just meant for under the tree. Plus you’ll find inside our Annual Guide to Giving, a special section dedicated to the many deserving non-profit organizations who rely on our generosity each year. The holidays often bring a time of reflection and retrospection; a time of faith and renewal. In this issue, Rev. Jimmy Cason, a former District Superintendent and now senior pastor of Statesboro’s First United Methodist Church, brings us a lesson of forgiveness, reconciliation and renewal that gives us hope for the future and reaffirms our faith. We learn that there is enough love in our hearts for everyone, if we choose to find it. Help us to spread some of that love around. During this holiday season let’s all try to be a little kinder, a little more helpful, a little less critical and a lot more thankful for all our blessings.
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November 7 – 14
The Amen Corner by James Baldwin Center for Art & Theatre Georgia Southern University 7:30 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee Margaret Alexander, a single mother and pastor, must face the consequences as a revealed truth, that may strip her of everything, forces her to reevaluate the role of religion and family. Just as her son stands on the brink of manhood and must choose his own path. A Georgia Southern student performance.
November 16, 17, 18
Cinderella! Statesboro Youth Ballet 7:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater Averitt Center for the Arts A girl forced to be a servant in her own home after the death of her father, embarks on a magical night that changes her life forever. Led by her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella transforms from a servant to a beautiful princess for an enchanted evening where she meets her prince. Tickets $10 - $20. November 20
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Tony Arata & Amy Ray 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Emma Kelly Theater Averitt Center for the Arts Arata, an inductee in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, wrote ACM Song of the Year, “The Dance,” recorded by Garth Brook. Ray is a Grammy-winning Indigo Girl. Both are prolific song-writers and award winning musicians, performing live!
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Statesboro High Fine Arts Department 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Statesboro High School Auditorium A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. Live performance by SHS drama students. $7 Adults. $3 Children 12 & under.
Statesboro Main Street Farmers Market Charlie Olliff Square @ Synovus 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Browse numerous booths for Thanksgiving goodies like fresh fruits, vegetables, cakes, pies, and casseroles plus you can begin your holiday gift buying early. There will be a huge selection of arts, crafts, jewelry, soaps, candles, and more! Last Farmers Market of the season and the biggest fundraiser of the year!
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TMT Farms Christmas Lights Extravaganza
Georgia Southern Planetarium 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (shows every hour) “Let it Snow” features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and all-dome scenery. For all ages. Free admission, but tickets must be reserved in advance to assure seating. December 7
It’s so much more than a drive through light display! You can park and explore on foot through a beautifully lighted early American town, with a few local landmarks recreated and sprinkled throughout. Held nightly until 11:00 p.m. Admission is free, but donations of canned food are encouraged. They also accept monetary and dog food donations as well. November 17 Turkey Trot 5K 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Downtown Statesboro The Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education will host its 11th Annual Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot beginning at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. The 5K course weaves through downtown Statesboro’s historic retail and residential scenery.
Christmas Holiday Celebration F1rst Friday Downtown Statesboro 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. F1RST Friday brings Holiday Cheer downtown as the streets are filled with holiday food and arts and crafts vendors while the sounds of seasonal music fill everyone’s ears. Audiences line the streets as the holiday parade, with special guest Santa Claus, travels through the streets of downtown. Enter the annual Chili Town Cook-Off, or be a chili taster and vote for your favorite. Free admission. All ages. December 1
An Ogeechee Christmas
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Arts & Crafts Fair Natural Resources Building Ogeechee Technical College 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. First Annual “An Ogeechee Christmas” Arts & Crafts Fair at the Natural Resource Building at Ogeechee Technical College. This handmade arts & crafts fair will be the perfect time to get the rest of your Christmas shopping done for everyone on your list. Santa will also be making a stop for photos!
Honey Bowen Building Statesboro/Bulloch County Parks & Recreation Department 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Santa Claus is coming to town! Enjoy pancakes from Shug’s on Main while Santa mingles and jingles! Each child will be able to have a special visit with Santa and make Christmas crafts. Registration is now open and the cost is $15 for children ages 3-7. Space is limited so register early.
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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Gazebo Downtown Brooklet 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Come celebrate the Christmas season in downtown Brooklet. Local talent will perform holiday favorites and there will be a visit from a special guest!
Georgia Southern & First United Methodist Church Choirs Performing live at First Methodist 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. Annual Christmas Services at First United Methodist Church featuring the choirs of Georgia Southern University and the Chancel choir from FUMC. All ages. Free Admission. Love offering collected.
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Nights of Lights Guido Gardens Metter, Georgia 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The Nights of Lights celebration is part of the holiday tradition for many area families. Explore the millions of twinkling lights highlighting one of South Georgia’s most beautiful gardens at 600 North Lewis Street in Metter. ADMISSION IS FREE!
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Ben Ross Recognized as UGA 40 Under 40 Outstanding Alumni Ben Ross (’08), owner of Forest Heights Pharmacy in Statesboro, was recently recognized as a member of the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2018 during ceremonies in Atlanta. Forest Heights Pharmacy opened its doors on September 11, 2006 with the idea of bringing pharmacy and prescription service back to a personal level. Ross, owner and pharmacist, graduated with honors from the University of Georgia’s College of Pharmacy in 2008. Ross is a second generation independent Pictured (L-R) Ben Ross and Dean of UGA pharmacist who grew up working in his father’s pharmacy in Pharmacy School Kelly M. Smith. Sylvania, GA. Ross and wife, Lauren, moved to Statesboro in 2008 and have made Statesboro their permanent home. Lauren merchandises the pharmacy’s gift shop with a variety of gifts, accessories, and monogram/embroidery items The Rosses have two daughters, Lanie and Lucy Kate.
P. Justin Lancaster, MD, Joins Optim Sports Medicine in Statesboro P. Justin Lancaster, MD, has joined Optim’s network of renowned musculoskeletal-focused physicians at Optim Sports Medicine in Statesboro. A native of Statesboro, Dr. Lancaster is Board Certified in family practice and Fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine. This combination of primary care and sports medicine is beneficial as it enables him to treat people who are already physically active, but might need help to improve their performance, treat and prevent injury, enhance overall health, and maintain an active lifestyle through exercise and a well-balanced, nutritious diet. His goal is to diagnose and treat injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system without surgical intervention. Dr. Lancaster also provides platelet rich plasma injections as a treatment option for arthritis and tendinopathies. He utilizes a variety of minimally invasive, ultrasound-guided treatments with a focus on accuracy and pain reduction. After graduating from Mercer University Medical School, he completed his residency at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA, and most recently completed a fellowship with Andrews Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Lancaster served as team physician for the University of West Alabama, Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, and Terrell High School in Southwest Georgia. He also assisted in sports coverage for a number of institutions and teams to include the University of Alabama, Samford University, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham Barons Minor League Team (affiliate of the White Sox organization), Birmingham Hammers semi-professional soccer team, USA Cheer National Team, and the Birmingham Ballet. “I’m excited to return home to Statesboro and join the Optim Sports Medicine team,” said Dr. Lancaster. “I look forward to providing care to this community that means so much to me and my family.” He and his wife, Emily, are settling into their new home with their children: Fitz, four-years-old; Charlotte, two; and newborn twin girls, Georgia and Rose. For additional information on Optim Healthcare please visit: www.optimhealth.com. 10 • Statesboro Magazine
Local Chef Liz Morris Wins First Place in Georgia Shrimp & Grits Festival Chef Liz Morris of Eagle Creek Brewing Company, won first place at this year’s Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival sponsored by Southern Living Magazine. Morris brought home the title of “Georgia’s Best Shrimp & Grits 2018,” which included a trophy and a $2,000 cash prize. Morris defeated a field of six chefs from across Georgia’s travel regions, including the defending champion Chef Andrew Smith of West Egg Café in Atlanta, who won $1,000 for second place. Chef John Helfrich of Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island took home the $500 prize for third place. Morris and her winning recipe tips were featured in the September/October 2018 issue of Statesboro Magazine. Pictured above: (L-R) Chef Liz Morris and Eagle Creek Brewery co-owner Gail Dismuke.
Statesboro Jaycees Raised $5,425 for The Teal House of Statesboro The Statesboro Jaycees featured fundraising event, Jaycees Nite Out, held twice a year, recently raised over $5,000 for The Teal House of Statesboro, a regional sexual assault and child advocacy center. To date, the Statesboro Jaycee’s chapter has raised over $20,000 for local Bulloch County charities, leading to them being awarded 2017 Chapter of the Year by the Georgia Jaycees. D&R Intensive Car Care was the title sponsor for the event, along with a long list of local sponsors and participants that made it possible for the chapter to make the donation. The proceeds will be utilized by the Teal House to offset the costs of client services, such as, pediatric medical gowns and socks, pediatric blankets and snacks, collaborative training, and victims’ clothing. The next fundraiser is being planned for January 12, 2019. The Jaycees meet monthly on the second Tuesday of each month and hold a quarterly lunch meeting. For updates on Statesboro Jaycees’ events and membership information visit www.statesborojaycees.com or on Facebook. Photo above includes Christopher Wiggins, Miranda Winter, Molly Bickerton, Sharon Persinger, Lakeidra J. Grant – Executive Director of The Teal House, Alex Brown, Dr. Jodi Caldwell – President of The Teal House Board of Directors.
Georgia Southern honored among 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Georgia Southern University was one of six post-secondary schools nationwide to be recognized as a 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee at a ceremony in Washington D.C., on September 19, 2018. The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award is the highest honor given by the U.S. Department of Education for sustainability. Forty-six schools and six districts were honored at the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools ceremony for their innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and costs, promote better health and ensure effective environmental education. Georgia Southern received the award for its impressive environmental accomplishments, which include water conservation and energy efficiency measures, as well as working toward a culture of sustainability at Georgia Southern through education and action. Students had the vision to develop and vote for a student sustainability fee that has supported significant investment in innovative sustainability solutions on the Statesboro Campus. The fee funds an array of projects from electric vehicle charging stations and vertebrate biodiversity surveys to bioswale development and LED lighting upgrades. With the help of the Division of Facilities Services, the University has offset approximately eight million kilowatt-hours of energy over the past five years, or enough to provide energy for 643 homes for one year. The University also utilizes reused water to irrigate parts of campus, saving up to 200,000 gallons of drinking water in a single day. Leege, Twinning, Environmental and Sustainability Manager Tiffoni Buckle-McCarthy and Environmental Health and Safety Director Kelly Close accepted the award on behalf of the University. For the full list of all 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools honorees, visit https://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/awards.html
Sigma Chi Performs First “Frank Hook Community Service Day” The Eta Zeta chapter of Sigma Chi fraternity at Georgia Southern recently celebrated 50 years at the University by naming an annual community service day after alumnus Frank Hook. A charter member of Eta Zeta Sigma Chi, Hook served as the first Consul. In remarks made the morning of the Frank Hook Day of Service, chapter officials noted that Hook is a Life Loyal Sigma Chi and a member of the Order of Constantine, an honor bestowed to very few in the country. “Hook’s life is characterized by a deep love for God, his family, Georgia Southern, his church, his fraternity, his community, and his many friends both near and far. He is the epitome of a servant leader and lives his life by The Jordan Standard,” chapter leaders said. The annual service day will benefit ten local non-profit organizations including: Fostering Bulloch, Broken Shackles Ranch, The Homeless Shelter, The Soup Kitchen, The Blue Mile, Connection Church, Langston Chapel Elementary, Safe Haven, Pineland Mental Health, The Teal House and the Boys & Girls Club. Eta Zeta put together a project list for roughly 200 college students to accomplish in one day of service. Sigma Chi will be joined by sister sororities, Alpha Omega Pi, Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Mu, Kappa Delta, and Chi Omega in performing the community service. Hook has served over the years as chapter advisor for Sigma Chi and a member of the house foundation. He has also served as head of Georgia Southern Alumni and as Director of Donor Relations for the Athletic Foundation. November/December 2018 • 11
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A Crick Family Christmas athome for the holidays Written by Jenny Starling Foss Photography by Frank Fortune Christmas, a favorite time of year for most friends and families to gather, reminiscing about old memories and making lots of news ones. It’s a season of softened edges, with the acceptance and anticipation that it is okay, if not completely expected, to be with those you love to enjoy well deserved and absolutely cherished family time. When it comes to the holidays, that’s how Mark and Yvette Crick of Brooklet, Georgia, choose to spend their quality time, at home making memories with their children, extended family and close friends. “We have some special things we do to celebrate the holiday season,” said Yvette. “One thing is each year the family attends the City of Brooklet Christmas celebration and tree lighting ceremony at the gazebo.” Held right after Thanksgiving, the annual lighting of the tree in downtown Brooklet signals the official beginning of the Christmas season for the town. It isn’t unusual for one of the Crick’s six children to be involved in the festivities. With three children in Southeast Bulloch schools, there’s usually someone playing a part, such as 16-year-old daughter, Sydney Claire, who performs with the SEB High School Chorus. She was a candidate last year in the Statesboro Voice, a fundraiser sponsored by the Averitt Center for the Arts, and she also sings with Pladd Dot Music’s School of Rock. “There is always music of some kind in this house,” said Yvette. And, as if on key, Sydney Claire jumps up from her chair and sits down at the piano to practice music she is reading on her cell phone. The aroma of fresh baked cookies mixes with the crisp fragrance of pine filling the family room, where the piano, TV and comfy sofa are located, with the warm smell of the holidays. Adjoining the large galley kitchen, this area is the center of activity for the Cricks. After Thanksgiving each year, the family begins to gather the natural greenery and other organic materials that are used to decorate and accent both the inside and outside of their stately two-story white–columned red-brick home. A natural tree is chosen from a Christmas tree farm, cut down by Mark and placed in the foyer in a vintage tea crate resting on an animal skin rug, which adds contrasting textures and a touch of rustic elegance to the home’s entrance. Tendrils of greenery and woody vines wind their way down the staircase’s bannister and along with the tree, are reflected in Yvette’s collection of vintage and antique mirrors that graces the wall of the stairway in the c. 1960 home that the Crick’s renovated before moving in in 2016. Yvette was reared on a farm in the Bay Gall district that borders Jenkins and Screven counties in a blended family that she describes as “one big happy family.” She attended Georgia Southern, then UGA, graduating with a bachelor’s of Agricultural Education. Yvette taught AgEd for several years at SEB High School, where she helped students manage a greenhouse where they produced poinsettias and other November/December 2018 • 15
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flowers for the horticulture program. She also worked with the FFA and helped students to make and sell items at area farmers markets and crafts fairs. She was promoted to the Georgia Department of Agricultural Education as a consultant and horticulture specialist for the South region of Georgia, and left Bulloch County for Tifton around six years ago. While working in Tifton, Yvette met Mark Crick, M.D., who specializes in internal medicine. He had a practice in Albany, Georgia, associated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. The Cricks found they had much in common as Mark also grew up in a rural area with three brothers who enjoyed hunting and fishing, and roaming around the family farm near Greenwood, Mississippi. Mark’s father was a general practitioner. Mark graduated from Ole Miss and completed medical school at UMiss Jackson, the only medical school in the state. An internship and residency brought him to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. After working for a few years in Forsyth County, he moved to Albany, where he started an internal medicine group that was together for 12 years. The Cricks married while in Tifton, and that’s where youngest son, Hudson, was born. Dr. Crick has three children, and Yvette has two children, and together they have Hudson. Another “big happy family,” according to the Cricks. Dr. Crick’s children, Davis, 16, and twins Abigail and Caroline, 13, often join them in Brooklet for holidays and other special occasions. The Cricks left Tifton in 2015. “Everything seemed to coalesce,” said Yvette. And, they made the decision to move back to Yvette’s family home.
“I gave a 90-day notice in February, and we came here in May of 2015,” said Dr. Crick. “She wanted to come home.” At the time Bob Bigley was the CEO of East Georgia Regional Hospital, and he worked with Dr. Crick to open a practice of internal medicine in the Medical Office Building adjacent to the hospital. “I was on the second floor in suite 205, but I felt it wasn’t a particularly good location for a new practice,” Dr. Crick said. He now shares office staff with family practitioner and Bulloch County native, Dr. Bobby Benson, on Country Club Road near the bypass. Upon moving back to Bulloch County, Yvette began teaching science and floral design at Portal Middle/High School for two years. She left Portal to work at Georgia Southern University as a Program Specialist with Continuing Education, and now works as a Learning Specialist with Student Athlete Services and is the athletic academic advisor for the Georgia Southern Men’s Golf Team. The Crick’s purchased their beautiful iconic home in downtown Brooklet in 2015 and moved in after renovations were completed in early 2016. Something of a dream-come-true for Yvette. “When I was a little girl, Mama would take me to Dr. Bohler for check-ups and we would pass this house on the way,” said Yvette. “Evidently, I was impressed by it and I told Mom that one day I would live in this house. And now we do. There was a contract on the house initially and it didn’t seem like we would be able to make an offer, but their contract fell through and we were able to get it.” The home is almost identical in construction to the way it was built in 1960. The main thing the Cricks wanted to change were the paint colors. “My room was pink all over,” said Sydney Claire. “Pink walls, pink trim, pink ceilings; too much pink!” After finishing the home with neutral whites, blues and grays, and painting all the key molding trim, the Cricks November/December 2018 • 17
are enjoying their “new” home and having fun decorating it for the holidays. “We decorate the tree together, too,” said Yvette. Meaning and sentiment are attached to each handmade ornaments and those given over the years by the children and family friends. “We usually have a gingerbread house decorating competition between the kids, too,” said Yvette. Brothers Jackson, 14, and Hudson, 5, join Sydney Claire with buttercream icing in hand and individual bowls of sugary candy ready to construct this year’s winner. “Because of the age range, we have several prize categories,” said Yvette. “We have ‘Most Creative’ and ‘Best Use of Candy.’ Lots of prizes to go around.” After the competition, which each participant takes very seriously, the gingerbread houses are used as part of the home’s holiday décor. A favorite holiday event, the competition isn’t simply a contest, but an opportunity for making new traditions and memories: setting up the houses, discussing special techniques and ingredients, decorating them a certain way, etc. There’s a shared expectation of the time and method in which the tradition will take place and each role that will be played. There are also the shared memories from previous years’ contests. “I think the buttercream this year is much better than the icing we used last year,” said Yvette. The Cricks also enjoy collecting vintage Santas for display. “Each year they get to pick out a vintage Santa Claus figurine to add to the collection,” said Yvette. “We display them in the family room.” When asked about their favorite part of the holidays, the teens both answered, “The food!” It seems Dr. Crick specializes in frying the turkey, something he’s been doing since the 1980s. “I think frying is the best. The turkey is moist and tender on the inside and the flavor is great,” he said. Yvette’s brother and his wife, and their mother all come over Christmas day to eat in the early afternoon after all the presents are unwrapped and the toys tested by Hudson. Each family member brings a dish and the traditional meal usually calls for green bean casserole, scratch-made macaroni & cheese, corn casserole, sweet potato soufflé (the marshmallow kind! said Dr. Crick), and dressing. There’s usually a ham for those who don’t care for turkey, and a host of cakes and pies, including Yvette’s brother’s famous sweet potato pie, and plenty of Christmas cookies. For the adults, their favorite thing about the holidays is the family being together. The time spent enjoying each other and passing on the torch of family traditions; imparting a sense of continuity, bonding and most importantly, love. S
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If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride Written by Jenny Starling Foss Photography by Frank Fortune & Mark Williams Studio What is your current job? Owner and operator of Mill Creek Equestrian Center (M.C.E.C.), as well as board member and advisor for Jones Naturals LLC, a natural, meat based dog chew company and Ark Naturals LLC, products to keep your pet healthy from tooth to tail; both natural products companies in the pet industry. Tell us about your current volunteer positions. Board member of the Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College Foundation. I attended ABAC my freshman and sophomore years of college and have deep respect for what the college offers to many students in the southeast from cutting-edge agriculture to nursing and business. Board member for Clemson University Arthur M. Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. My focus at the Spiro Institute is to provide advisory and mentorship to students interested in starting their own business. Where did you grow-up? And, how did you get from Mississippi to ABAC? Or, I was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and my parents were school teachers. When I was very young we moved to Bradenton, Florida, for my parents to pursue teaching opportunities. I grew up in Florida and started college at ABAC and finished my bachelor’s degree in Food and Resource Economics at the University of Florida. After college I accepted a job in Fitzgerald, Georgia, with Dorminy Brothers Land & Cattle Company. When I got married I moved to my husband’s home state of Texas, where we worked on ranches for six years. When Lee pursued his doctorate degree we moved to Clemson, S.C. Tell us about your husband, Lee. How you met and when you married. I met my late husband, Lee, at a collegiate livestock judging contest. He lived in San Angelo, Texas, and was a student at Angelo State University and I was living in Gainesville, Florida, and attending the University of Florida. After college, I was working at Dorminy Cattle Company in Fitzgerald, Georgia, when we were engaged. Oddly enough, my home church where we were married in Florida was “Mill Creek Baptist.” How about that for a coincidence? After we married, I moved to Wheelock, Texas, and began working with Grenada Land and Cattle Company. What are your children doing now? My son, Guy Higdon, graduated from Clemson University with his bachelors and then masters in Civil Engineering. In June he accepted a position with Maxwell-Reddick & Associates. I’m so excited that he is working in Statesboro and gets to be involved at Mill Creek. My daughter, Gail Higdon, is a senior at Furman University and has so many talents. She is beautiful both inside and out and is a great cook. She lives with me in Clemson, S.C. What brought you to Statesboro? I have a very good friend that settled in Statesboro years ago, Jimbo Hendry. Over the years I have gotten to know more and more people in the area and my late husband and I decided that we would eventually move to the area. In 2017, I November/December 2018 • 23
had an opportunity to buy a beautiful horse farm just east of town that was previously known as Mill Creek Ponies. I just felt that the Lord was telling me it was the right time to start investing in the area and to start taking a step toward spending more time in the area with dear friends. Why did start Mill Creek Equestrian Center? I’ve known for a while that I wanted to relocate to the Statesboro area. When this beautiful property came to my attention, I just had to take a shot at owning it! The property, formerly Mill Creek Ponies, had much of the infrastructure required for a world class jumping horse facility. I grew up riding and showing horses. I felt there was a need in the area that could support the equestrian facility being put back into operation. At the same time, I realized that such a unique place would be a great wedding and event venue so when we remodeled The Manor, Natalie Howard with Bright Ideas designed and decorated with that in mind. She did a fantastic job. Now I get to share the facilities with others who want a special place to hold their celebrations. What is your passion and how does its pursuit fit in with your goals for Mill Creek? I have a passion for seeing young people achieve their goals. Having M.C.E.C. gives me the opportunity to provide a safe place for students to ride, train and improve their equestrian skills. How do you divide your time between Clemson and Statesboro? I wish I could say I have a set schedule or a master plan… but I don’t. My time in each town is more needs based. If I’m needed at M.C.E.C., I’m in Statesboro and if not, I’m in Clemson, taking care of our home farm and attending to responsibilities with the pet companies that I advise. However, I will say that I’m finding more and more reasons to spend more time in Statesboro. Tell us about the competitions, shows & ribbons won by M.C.E.C. We are very fortunate to have Ms. Zara Kelly, from the United Kingdom, who is a double gold medalist while represent-
ing England as a member of the Junior Show Jumping Team. She has several students at M.C.E.C. that train and were able to show in our first show season. Our students have performed very well and we are so pleased. Who manages Mill Creek and what services do you provide? Ms. Zara Kelly manages all equestrian aspects of M.C.E.C. Zara is known for her effective methods of communication with students and is committed to the welfare, safeguarding and promotion of horses and riders. M.C.E.C. also has three venues for special events: The Manor, The Stables and The Barn at Mill Creek. Each venue offers a unique atmosphere for a memorable celebration. Do you have a favorite horse? Other pets? I grew up showing horses, but in the western discipline. I’m taking lessons with Zara to learn to ride English and eventually jump. My favorite horse to ride at the farm is Sacramento “Sacs,” a Dutch warm-blood gray gelding. However, my favorite pet is my families G.S.P. dog, Patton. He is my buddy. What has been the most rewarding role of your career? By far the most rewarding role in my career was as C.O.O. and then President of Waggin’ Train. This is a natural dog treat company that I had the pleasure of building a management team for and growing. I loved the challenge, the people and the products. It really hooked me on the great opportunities for providing natural, healthy products for pet parents. Who has been your greatest mentor or inspiration & what did you learn from them? My father, Travis Seawright, was my greatest mentor. Dad was a livestock extension agent and had the most tremendous work ethic and a huge heart for helping young people achieve great things through 4-H and FFA. Do you have a favorite quote? One of my favorite quotes is “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” - Warren Buffett Are you an indoor person or an outdoor person? Definitely more of an “outdoor” person. What’s your favorite season of the year? I am a warm weather girl. Definitely, summer is my favorite season. What’s your theme song? “May We All,” by Florida Georgia Line. What kind of vehicle do you drive? I bounce back and forth from a Chevy 1500 and a GMC Denali. How many pairs of cowboy boots do you own? Hahahaha … This is a great question. I just cleaned out my closet a couple of months ago and counted 12 pairs of cowboy boots. Kind of ridiculous, I know, but I love boots. My oldest pair is 14-years-old. How do you spend your free time? I love to spend time with friends and family. If there is one thing I know it’s that life is short and it is important to spend time with your loved ones and don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy life. S
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“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.” - Genesis 50:20 (NIV) Written by Jenny Starling Foss Photography by Frank Fortune
There’s a parable in the New Testament in which Jesus told of a man who owed a king a great amount of money. The man begged the king for forgiveness of the debt. The king out of the goodness of his heart, showed leniency and sent the man on his way. The man then ran into someone who owed him a small debt. The second man begged for extra time, but the forgiven man threw him into debtors’ prison for failure to repay. When the king found out what had happened, he punished the man he had forgiven saying, “Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?” Jesus then said, “So my heavenly Father also will do unto you, if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.” (Matthew 18:22-35). The lesson is, when we refuse to forgive, we not only twist our own emotions into anger and despair; we damage our ability to respond to God’s forgiveness and mercy. Forgiveness and mercy are something Rev. Jimmy Cason, senior pastor at Statesboro’s First United Methodist Church, learned about first-hand, through his early life experiences. God was calling Cason after he graduated from college at Georgia Southern in 1976. Cason had taken a job as the Youth Director at First United Methodist Church in Waynesboro, Georgia, where he served for four years before answering the call to attend seminary at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. But, while at Waynesboro First UMC, Cason was struggling with an issue from his childhood that had followed him into adulthood. “When I was two-and-a-half-years-old, my alcoholic father abandoned my mother and me and my six-month-old sister in Savannah,” said Cason. “My mother was forced to move back home to Oak Park, in Emanuel County. So, I was raised by a single Mom on food stamps and welfare. It affected my life in many ways.” The life-changing event led young Cason to have doubts and fears, and to question his self-worth for many years. “People talk about people on welfare,” said Cason. “I know from experience that some cannot help their circumstances. But, growing up that way definitely made me struggle with selfesteem.” Cason graduated from Swainsboro High School and started at Georgia Southern in 1972 pursuing a degree in journalism. He worked and served as an R.A. in Veazey Hall to pay his way through school. November/December 2018 • 29
“I had dreams of being a reporter for the Washington Post or the New York Times,” said Cason. “God has called me to a different path, but I still use the skills I learned: writing, organization skills, and last minute preparation.” Growing up, Cason was invited to attend Oak Park United Methodist at the age of ten. “A neighbor invited me to Oak Park Methodist, and there I felt nurtured and loved and got baptized,” Cason shared. Cason went on to serve at Waynesboro First U.M.C. where he met wife, Susan, a Baptist minister’s daughter. While living in Waynesboro, Cason began to have thoughts of finding the father that had left his family so many years ago. He wanted to know why; to reach an understanding of the circumstances; to find the father he had never known. He began to search for him and to make inquiries, during a time when there was no internet or Google search engine, only rotary phones, newspapers and libraries. The only information that he could find on his father, was that he had moved to Eustis, Florida, after leaving Savannah. While searching he also found the name of his father’s brother. Eventually, Cason took a week off from work and drove to Eustis for more answers. He spent the first few days going to churches to see if there were any members on the rolls from the Cason family. “At the Methodist church, the minister said, ‘No.’ But, he introduced me to a bank employee. She knew my uncle, and excused herself for a moment. She came back with a file on my dad’s brother, who died in 1961. There was a copy of the obituary, but it still had Dad listed as living in Eustis, and I knew he no longer lived there,” said Cason. 30 • Statesboro Magazine
He also was able to find his grandmother Cason’s address, but she had also passed away. In her obituary, however, Cason read that his father lived in Vancouver, Washington. By noon that same day, he had his father’s phone number. Not knowing what to expect, Cason summoned the courage to make the phone call. In reaching out he learned that his father was a Christian and had stopped drinking. Through forgiveness and mercy, a bond was formed that lasted the final ten years of his father’s life. “I officiated at the funerals of both my father and my step-mother,” said Cason. Looking back, Cason has found that forgiveness and reconciliation have become his “instruments of peace.” “There is dysfunction in every family,” said Cason. “I understand how difficult it is to forgive. I want to use my experience to help others. People who have not spoken to family members in years; I want to work to bring those people back together. My life verse is from Genesis 50:20, when Joseph said to his brothers after they sold him into slavery in Egypt, ‘You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.’” Cason’s career with the United Methodist Church has been “for good.” He graduated from seminary in 1984 and served several charges in the South Georgia Conference including Vidette, Isle of Hope, Lizella, Leesburg and Sandersville, before coming to Statesboro as District Superintendent, a position he held for eight years. He has been senior pastor at First U.M.C. Statesboro for ten years. He and Susan have one son, Allen, 35, who is also a Methodist minister serving at Metter First U.M.C. They have three grandchildren. The Casons now consider Statesboro to be their “hometown” and hope to one day retire here.
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For now, the lessons of Cason’s youth are manifested in the compassion that he has for the less fortunate and the disenfranchised. Through his ministry at First U.M.C. he has strongly supported First Methodist’s soup kitchen, the Open Hearts Community Mission, and the Hearts & Hands Clinic. “I have tried through my ministry to work across denominations and racial barriers to build relationships with people who are different,” said Cason. “I just remember what a difference it can make to a child to be supported and encouraged,” he said. “I had good teachers who told me I could be anything I wanted to be. I had difficulty believing in myself, but they had a great influence on me.” A master 4-H’er, Cason won the state award for his area, public speaking, during his senior year of high school. “That gave me a huge sense of self-worth. We had no family car, so the county agent drove me to the competition,” said Cason, “That kind of mentoring is very important. To think, we could be the one who makes a positive difference in the life of a disadvantaged child.” Something the Bible tells us in the rest of Cason’s “life scripture” – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good - to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” S
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Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. Vegetables such as red potatoes, squash, cauliflower, and the most popular of all - carrots, are perfect for roasting in the oven, and add a seasonal freshness to any menu. Ingredients: 8 small red potatoes, quartered 2 small Vidalia onions, quartered 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced 1 medium yellow squash, halved and sliced ½ pound fresh baby carrots 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets 1 cup fresh broccoli florets ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 – 1.5 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed ½ tsp. dried thyme Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Place vegetables in a large bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Transfer vegetables to two greased 15 x 10 inch baking pans. Bake at 400° for 30 – 35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 9 servings.
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Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares
This mouthwateringly buttery shortbread recipe combines smooth caramel and toasted pecans making it so hard to eat just one. The squares make the ultimate treat for cookie trays and gift-giving. Ingredients: 1.55 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup confectioner’s sugar ½ cup cornstarch 1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed Filling: ¾ cup unsalted butter, cubed 1.5 cups packed brown sugar ½ cup dark corn syrup ½ tsp. sea salt ½ cup milk chocolate chips ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla extract 4 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. Line two 13 x 9 inch baking pans with foil, letting ends extend up sides of pan. Place flour, confectioner’s sugar, cornstarch and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add butter; pulse until butter is the size of peas. Divide mixture between prepared pans; press onto bottom of pans. Bake 10 – 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool pans on a wire rack. For filling, melt butter in a large saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until sugar is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips, cream and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread mixture over crusts in both pans. Bake 12 – 15 minutes or until filling is bubbly. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. Using foil, lift the shortbread out of pans. Gently peel off foil; cut into bars. Store in airtight container. Makes 4 dozen.
Lemon Garlic Turkey Breast
This hearty and healthy main dish is easy to make and quickly morphs into tender slices for left over sandwiches and salads. Ingredients: 2 medium lemons, sliced 1 bone-in turkey breast (6 – 7 pounds), skin removed ¼ cup minced fresh parsley 8 garlic cloves, minced 4 tsp. grated lemon peel 2 tsp. salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning 1.5 tsp. salt Directions: Lind bottom of a greased 6-qt. slow cooker with three-fourths of the lemon slices. Place turkey over lemons, breast side up. Mix parsley, garlic, lemon peel, lemonpepper seasoning and salt; rub over turkey breast. Top with remaining lemon slices. Cook, covered, on the low setting for 5 – 6 hours or until turkey is tender. Remove turkey from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy; serve with turkey slices. Makes 12 servings.
Cinnamon Toast Cream Roll-Ups
Make breakfast a fancy occasion Christmas morning with these roll-ups made from regular sandwich bread. Each slice of bread is wrapped around a rich cream cheese filling, and coated with cinnamon sugar for the perfect morning treat. Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 large egg yolk 1.25 cups sugar, divided 1 loaf (1 pound) sandwich bread, crusts removed 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon ¼ cup butter, melted Directions: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg yolk and ¼ cup sugar; mix well. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Spread Cream cheese mixture over each slice to within ½ inch of edges. Roll up diagonally from point to point. In a shallow bowl, combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar. Dip roll-ups in melted butter, then in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place in an ungreased 15 x 10 inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16 – 19 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 8 – 10 servings.
Delicious Chocolate Sauce
Dressing up any dessert is especially easy with this chocolate sauce. The recipe makes enough to use at home and to put in decorative jars for gifts to friends and neighbors who drop by during the holidays.
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, cubed 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 3 cups sugar
½ tsp. salt 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions: In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat; stir in sugar and salt. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Serve warm or at room temperature (sauce will thicken upon cooling). Store, covered, in refrigerator. Heat for a few seconds in microwave when ready to use again. November/December 2018 • 35
Candy Cane Pie Candy canes and peppermint extract add the perfect holiday touch to this fluffy pie made with marshmallows and whipping cream. Ingredients: 24 large marshmallows ½ cup whole milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/8 tsp. salt 6 drops peppermint extract 6 drops red food coloring 3 Tbsp. crushed peppermint candy, divided 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped 1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches) Directions: In a heavy saucepan, combine marshmallows and milk over low heat. Cook and stir until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, salt, peppermint extract and food coloring. Cool 30 minutes, stirring several times. Stir in 2 Tbsp. crushed candies; fold in whipped cream. Spoon mixture into crust. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. Just before serving, top with additional whipped cream and remaining candy. Makes 8 servings.
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Pepper-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
The spicy stuffing of bright peppers accents the delicate flavor of the pork tenderloin while providing a festive presentation for the holiday table. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. canola oil 3 small sweet red peppers, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 small celery ribs, finely chopped 1.5 tsp. dried thyme ¾ tsp. garlic salt ¾ tsp. paprika ½ tsp. cayenne pepper 3 pork tenderloin (about ¾ pound each) 4 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning 4 tsp. fennel seed, crushed Directions: Preheat oven to 325°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red peppers, onion and celery; sauté until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add thyme, garlic salt, paprika and cayenne; sauté 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; set aside. Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each tenderloin to within ½ inch of bottom. Open tenderloins so that they lie flat; cover with plastic wrap. With a meat mallet, flatten pork to ½ inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap from tenderloins; fill with vegetable stuffing mixture. Close tenderloins; tie at 2 inch intervals with kitchen string, securing ends with toothpicks. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Combine lemon pepper and fennel; rub over tenderloins. Bake until a thermometer inserted into pork reads 145°, 45 – 55 minutes. Remove tenderloins from over; let stand 5 minutes. Discard toothpicks and string. Cut each tenderloin into eight slices.
Sugar Plum Soda Ingredients: 1 cup plum juice ½ cup ginger ale 2 pieces chopped crystallized ginger Cinnamon sugar Cranberry skewers
Directions: Moisten rim of a glass. Dip it into cinnamon sugar. Mix 1 cup plum juice with the ginger ale and crystallized ginger. Pour into the glass. Garnish with skewered cranberries.
White Wine Wassail Ingredients: ½ cup sugar ½ cup water 1 orange half 1 lemon half 1-inch piece sliced peeled ginger 5 cardamom pods 5 black peppercorns 1 cinnamon stick 2 bottles of white wine
Directions: Boil water and sugar in sauce pan with 1 sliced orange half, 1 sliced lemon half, ginger, cardamom, peppercorns and cinnamon stick. Add wine and the juice from the remaining citrus halves. Heat and serve.
Coconut Nog
Ingredients: 2 cans unsweetened coconut milk 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup whole milk 4 ounces rum Pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves & salt. Directions: Whisk all ingredients together until well blended. Pour into pitcher and chill. Serve in festive cups or old fashions. Whipped cream garnish optional. November/December 2018 • 37
Giving Guide Third Annual
You’ll find that the more you give, the more you receive in peace, love and understanding throughout the year. The year-end holidays are a time of reflection that inspire many people to reach out to those who are in need. One way to help is by volunteering with one of Bulloch County’s many non-profits. These organizations exist to support the elderly and infirmed, to raise money for medical research, and to provide shelter for those who need it most. Keep your giving spirit going year round by contributing to one of these worthy organizations. To qualify for a tax deduction in the current calendar year, make your contributions by December 31st. Statesboro Magazine’s Annual Giving Guide showcases the many worthy causes in our community to ensure your donations are doing the most good for the causes you care the most about.
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Bulloch County Historical Society P.O. Box 42 | Statesboro, GA 30459 912-682-9003 | www.bullochhistory.com The Bulloch County Historical Society is dedicated to educating the community — young and old — about the rich history of Bulloch County with various society-sponsored programs. Such programs include Historical Markers, Tales of the Tomb, Family Tree Eagle on Parade, The Ole’ Scarecrow Statesboro Medicine Show Puppet Show for Bulloch County third graders, Special Projects, and Exhibits. To join or donate, visit our website.
The Hearts & Hands Clinic 127 North College Street | Statesboro, GA 30458 912.681.9519 | theheartsandhandsclinic.org The Hearts & Hands Clinic’s mission is to promote healthy living and health education by providing free medical and dental care to adult citizens of Bulloch County who are medically uninsured, ineligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, our purpose is not to enable, but to serve the community by providing support for individuals as they seek ways to better themselves. Holiday needs: Financial gifts provide necessary healthcare services such as lab draws, prescription medication, and diagnostic tests including mammograms, ultrasounds, and X-Rays.
Restoring the Breach, Inc. PO Box 2217 | Statesboro, GA 30459 | (706)750-9007 restoringthebreach@gmail.com | www.facebook.com/restoringthebreach Restoring the Breach, Inc. is a faith-based 501(c)(3) corporation operating in the Statesboro-Bulloch County area with the vision to bestow unconditional love through righteous acts by providing citizens with tools to help them build the life they want for themselves and their families. The organization specifically offers spiritual, physical, emotional, social and financial services by providing residents of Bulloch County, youth, adults, and college students alike, with advisement, tutoring services, and community outreach programs. All tax deductible charitable gifts support programming efforts in the areas of marketing, transportation, sustained relationships with community venues, and the eventual establishment of a permanent location for our organization. These donations also assist in maintaining and expanding weekly tutoring programs, annual summer camps, community baby showers, and various philanthropic events.
Bulloch County Education Foundation 150 Williams Rd., Ste. A | Statesboro, GA 30461 | 912.212.8530 foundationBCPE@bullochschools.org | www.bullochschools.org/foundation The Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education (Foundation) provides a way for individuals, businesses, industries and civic organizations to make charitable investments in local public education. The Foundation awards $20,000 in grants annually to teachers who provide innovative academic experiences and resources for children. It sponsors Bulloch County’s participation in the state’s REACH Georgia Scholarship Program, and is currently making college possible for 31 academically promising local students. It is the sustaining financial partner for the STAR Student/STAR Teacher program for all high schools in Bulloch County. And it annually awards the Bulloch County Teacher of the Year a $1,000 grant. Consider making a donation to the Foundation or support its major community fundraiser, the Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot held each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
The Humane Society P.O. Box 581 | Statesboro, GA 30459 912-681-9393 | www.statesborohumane.org The Humane Society of Statesboro & Bulloch County, Inc., is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal welfare organization that works to end the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals in Bulloch County through its rescue program and its spay/neuter program. Holiday Needs: We are always in need of volunteers to help at our monthly adoption events and at our thrift store, ReTails, as well as being a temporary foster parent for a cat or dog while in our care. Different supplies needed are dog & cat food, leashes & collars, cat litter, wire crates, gift cards to PetCo, Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply, Anderson’s General Store, etc. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.
YMCA 409 Clairborne Ave., Statesboro, GA 912-225-1962 | ymcaofcoastalga.org We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. Because of the Y, more young people in neighborhoods around the nation are taking a greater interest in learning and making smarter life choices. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors, and can explore their unique talents and interests, helping them realize their potential. That makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow. November/December 2018 • 39
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Holiday gift Guide These days it’s so easy to head to the biggest outlet mall while shopping because they promise great deals and discounts for the holidays. And while they do offer some great prices, you could do a lot of good not only for yourself but for the community by shopping local! Shopping local means you are keeping your money at home, which ultimately benefits the community. Local businesses support charities within the community. Studies show that nonprofits receive 250% more support from small businesses than larger ones. You’re more likely to have a better and more convenient shopping experience at a local store vs. a big retail store. In fact, local businesses often has better service overall, taking time to know their customers and having passion for their products or services. In addition, shopping locally gives you access to expert opinions about the products or services being sold because of the passion local shop-owners have for their enterprises. It’s also cost effective to shop local because businesses are more likely to negotiate their prices leading to better deals! You can also discover interesting things and people at local stores, handmade items produced right here! You’ll find diverse products and maybe find a new favorite lotion, custom soap, jewelry, monogrammed items, cookies, candles or consignments. Plus, by shopping local, you are investing in your neighbors’ dreams, supporting the future growth of the businesses and by extension, the entire community. So shopping local is really the gift that keeps on giving!
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Honey cheesecakes are known for their light, fluffy consistency and slightly sweeter flavor. All cheesecakes begin with our classic vanilla flavor and are developed into one-of-a-kind flavors. Our cheesecakes are made in small batches by family only. The recipe contains only 6 ingredients with no fillers or preservatives. Visit our website to view our delicious flavors and call to order!
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Everyone has stuff, SCOUT gives you a place to put it. The brand is known for colorful bags that mix both function and fashion using original patterns and versatile designs at a variety of sizes. Sew Much Fun offers a wide gift selection and all purchases include monogram. Visit their Etsy site and new location in the Market District.
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• Citizen® Eco-Drive Watches in both men’s and ladies’. Quality crafted watches with innovative timekeeping technology beautifully designed to go from day to night. • Chamilia jewelry and charms. A season full of MAGICAL LIGHT is here, with an assortment of fine jewelry crafted to keep your memories close and bring your dreams to life.
Bernard’s Jewelers 912-764-5379 23999 Northside Drive East, Statesboro, GA | 100 Brampton Avenue, Statesboro, GA www.bernardsjewelers.com
Browning’s Safes are practical, providing excellent protection against fire and security, without the bland look of a generic gun safe.
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Girl Stocking Stuffer Ideas:
Beyond Creations Lilly Bows $10.95 to $16.95, Musee Bath Bomb $7.95, Jane Marie beaded bracelets $6.00ea, Real Shades color changing sunglasses. $16.95, Piggy Paint Nail Polish $8.95ea, Stephen Joseph PomPom keychain $7.95, RuffleButts long sleeve tee $24.95
Boy Stocking Stuffer Ideas:
Smashers Suprise Ball $3.95, Real Shades color changing sunglasses $16.95, Properly Tied hat $22.95, Properly Tied long sleeve tees $29.95, The Bailey Boys Belt $34.00. The dinosaur duvet cover is a great gift ... available in twin and full/queen ... pillowcase and duvet cover in several characters for both boy and girl ... twin is $120 and full/queen is $155.
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• (Statesboro Glassware) With three styles to choose from, we have something for everyone on your gift list. Statesboro Blues coffee mugs, pint/sweet tea glasses, and shot glasses will be a hit with anyone who loves Statesboro. • (Statesboro Ornaments) Don’t miss the second in a series of stunning glass ball ornaments offered in our Visit Statesboro Gift Shop. Our 2018 ornament is blue and gold and is perfect for gift swaps and Secret Santa parties. • (Statesboro Magnet) You’ll want one of these wooden magnets of your very own! • (Statesboro T-shirt) Delight your friends and family with a Statesboro T-shirt. We offer several styles and colors including long-sleeve options. • (Statesboro Poster) Iconic images from Statesboro highlight The City That Soars in this 11x17 poster ready for framing. This is a must-have for the Statesboro enthusiast and will look fantastic in any home or office. Visit Statesboro; Convention and Visitors Bureau 912-489-1869 222 S. Main Street, Statesboro, GA visitstatesboro.org
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• Enewton bracelets, $34.95$74.00 • Booties styles and heel height vary, $36.95-$130 • Sweaters are fall’s hottest trend, $32.95-$89
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• Howard Miller Clock in Windsor cherry finish on select hardwoods and veneers with a polished brass-finished pendulum featuring a decorative center disk which complements the dial and weight shells. Height 87.75” x Width 27” x Depth 16.75”. • Craft your perfect living room with Hooker Furniture’s charming accent chairs, leather chairs, swivel chairs, and more. Our unique selection of chairs and recliners will help you create a delightful space for entertaining family and friends.
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• Deer wood mini double dip cup, $35.99 • Hobnail jar with chalkboard lid, $8.99 • Large stainless steel bowl, $17.99 • Medium stainless steel bowl, $15.99 • Small stainless steel bowl, $13.99 • XL stainless steel canister, $16.99 • Small stainless steel canister, $13.99 • Georgia historical plates in red or blue. Dinner plate,$70 or salad plate, $60
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• Variety of stylish men’s belts. • YETI coolers and drinkware of all sizes and price points. The best premium coolers and accessories that are the ultimate in design, performance, and durability. • Traeger Timberline 850 Pellet Grill. Starting at the core with a pill-shaped barrel, double-wall stainless steel interior, and airtight lid gasket, the Timberline is built with the structural integrity of Fort Knox. It lets you adjust the smoke, set timers and change or hold set temperatures from 165°F to 500°F within +/- 5°F... all from your phone via the Traeger App.
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Anderson’s General Store 912-489-3443 23736 US-80, Statesboro, GA andersonsgeneral.com
Stella is street casual clothing with your favorite prints! Stella offers tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, jumpers/rompers, shoes, accessories, and vintage styles and is your stop for quality denim. Shop our effortlessly stellar style at our Market District location or online! • Fisherman Cap • Stripe Crop Sweater • Rolla’s Jeans • Accessorized with Stella purse, pumps, and earrings
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Give the gift of Aveda this holiday season with the purchase of a Gift Card. You can also customize your gift with a mix of Aveda products to make the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list.
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• Enjoy The Good Life. Shop Southern Shirt’s Line Of High Quality Sherpa Jackets and Pullovers. • Variety of Christmas ornaments of your favorite collegiate teams, Georgia Southern, University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech. Shopping for the football fan on your list just became easy! • High quality beverage sets with a custom carry case.
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• Mary Square 17 oz stainless bottle in a variety of colors, $33.75 • Herschel backpacks. Herschel Supply Co. is a design-driven manufacturer of the finest quality backpacks, bags, travel goods and accessories. • The Josie 2 in 1 Studded Tote Bag, $44 • Disco Ball Headphones in Gold, $21 • LED Flamingo Charging Cable for iPhone, $18. Also available In Pineapple
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• Gas logs bring great warmth and ambiance with the click of a button. We have a vast selection of gas logs that can be used with propane or natural gas. You may replace wood burning in your fireplace, or update the logs you have. If you choose, add a free standing fireplace with gas logs. • Give the gift of heat! ProCom Black Stove Heater or a fireplace. Visit our showroom to see our selection of heaters, fireplaces, and gas logs. Gas heat is warmer than electric! • Cook outside your kitchen with a deep fryer by Bayou Classic or R&V Works. Oil lasts longer and stores easily in the fryer between frying times. When time to change the oil, just drain, wipe out, and refill. Easy cooking!
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Navy/Gold GS Santa Hat, $28.99 Navy/Gold GS Stocking, $38.99 GS Big with Walkers, $24.99 Vintage Strutter GUS Lunchbox, $19.99 GS Coin/Bottlecap Shadowbox, $39.99 Silver Georgia Southern Mug, $11.99 GS Candy Cane Ornament, $6.99 Strutter GUS Ornament, $5.99 Georgia Southern State Ornament, $6.99 Georgia Southern Athletic Logo Snow Globe, $8.99 Yard Handing Light, $74.99 GUS Pillow Pet, $19.99
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Sole is an independent boutique focusing on contemporary women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Sole is your go-to for flattering denim from Blank NYC, amazing shape-wear and leggings from Spanx, and tons - TONS - of shoes by TOMS, Jack Rogers, Minnetonka, and more. • 02 Denim Flare Jeans, $62 • Listicle Faux Fur Bomber, $46 with Wishlist Apparel Lacey Cami, $34 • Modaluxe.com Leather Flap Bag, $54
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Dr. Erika Morrow, M.S., O.D. graduated magna cum laude at the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2012 and received her Doctorate of Optometry and Masters of Vision Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she graduated with honors in 2016. Dr. Morrow brings knowledge and passion about Dry Eye Syndrome and is adamant about treatment plans which offer relief from dry eye symptoms including redness, irritation, itching, and watering. She is an advocate for pediatric eye care and spreading awareness on the importance of early eye care for infants and children and is a provider for InfantSEE, a program providing one wellness eye exam for all 6-12 month old infants to ensure their eyes are healthy and not at risk for amblyopia (“lazy eye”). She and her husband, Brian Morrow, moved to Statesboro in July 2017, have three dogs and enjoy traveling, camping, hiking, & spending time with family and friends. She is looking forward to getting involved in the Statesboro community and building lasting relationships with her patients as she makes Statesboro her new home.
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The Spiritual Pathway s Rev. Dr. H. William Perry
The Light in the Dark In the early years of the twentieth century a pet shop owner in New York City faced a crisis: he could no longer import the beautiful singing canaries from the Harz Mountains of Germany. They were by far the most popular pets in his store. He only had two or three of these birds left; the other canaries were local ones. He came up with a plan: he would record the singing of the few imported canaries he had left, cover the cages of the other canaries with thick cloth to shut out the light, and play the recordings of the imported birds. In that way he taught the domestic canaries to sing. I have long heard the statement that some of life’s songs can be learned only during our dark times. I know that has been true for me. When the sun has set on some sorrow or dark experience God has gotten my attention and taught me some lesson I needed to learn. Some of the world’s greatest citizens have made their contributions during their darkest times. Many of Beethoven’s most beautiful music was written after he had completely lost his hearing. He heard the music in his
mind and wrote it down. Much of John Bunyan’s brilliant writing took place during and after his twelve years in prison. He later described his prison as a hill from which he could see great things. His experience reminds me of the Apostle Paul who spent much time in several different Roman prisons. While in prison he wrote letters to the churches he had helped establish, and in the letters he stated that his imprisonment was actually a positive thing and was helping to spread the gospel to others. The lesson is clear: God often uses our struggles to help others live courageously and victoriously. One of the Scottish clans has an interesting motto: Sub pondere cresco -- “I grow under the burden.” However, it is my belief and my experience that we aren’t supposed to stay in the darkness forever. God has ways of bringing us back into the light. I’m reminded of Dr. Tom Dooley, American physician, who spent many years in Indonesia helping to relieve the pain of hundreds of citizens. He said
that he often dealt with his own darkness and depression, but before it could overwhelm him someone would come along and ring the rusty bell of hope and he would move forward with joy and thanksgiving. We need those bell ringers, someone sent by God to turn the light back on. Whether we stay in the darkness or walk in the light depends largely on us. We can choose either. In California one of the most popular natural scenes is Dante’s View. From that spot you can look down to the lowest point in the United States: Death Valley. It is an amazing sight. But that’s not all you see from that popular site. If you look up and to the north you can see one of the highest mountains in our country, Telescope Peak. So you have a choice: concentrate on Death Valley or Telescope Peak. Look up or down. We have a similar choice in life: look up or look down, live in darkness or in light. When some problem has all but squeezed the life out of you, you can give up or look up. As you look up the blessings of hope and encouragement will come. November/December 2018 • 61
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The View From Here s Ric Mandes
I Am A Tree
I have been a tree eighty-five years. I have stood adjacent to a lovely gathering of a thin forest of tall sentinel pines. It was God’s acre. Refreshed by a caressing breeze arriving as evening gave way to a deep benediction brought on by dark cloaks of night. This serenity was airspace for the chattering of squirrels. The cacophonous chorus of crickets and frogs filling this glen each evening. Across those years in my pastoral pose I looked upon a nearby patio, with rough undulating floor of old brick. I was witness as the Dad made this granite foundation come alive. A cozy patio setting nestled right at the forest edge. Most weekend nights, families and neighbors would light the Tiki torches. And soon the evening was filled with unbridled laughter. It was a warm, fulfilling piece of action. Grilled hamburgers and trimmings. And then that ritual as the gentlemen would “have a smoke.” Thus pulling on high brand cigars. I have seen various theatrical activities on the patio. Kid’s birthday celebrations. I recall one such party for the youngest. He really wanted a new bike. When one becomes eleven, there must be a bike around. And there was much to his happiness. So many special moments took place on the patio – mother, grand in style, sat for a portrait. When the son earned a promotion as a member of the Boy Scouts. And high in the air and into the forest they did celebrate the daughter’s winning a Pageant Crown as a tenth grader. I enjoyed the habitats on my long strong arms, especially the Robin’s family. Each season an adjunctive member of robins of the past would build a sturdy nest. Magically there were two tiny eggs. And for the time of gestation Mom and Dad would take turns keeping those futures warm. Later “tweet” hymns would slip from the nest as two babies arrived. Year after year, Dad, Mom, eggs, babies. I was victim of a hurricane which with Shakespearean fury lashed my limbs ripping away corsages of my green leaves. This furious tempest was torture of pulsating blows
against every fiber of my limbs. I looked upon my barren anatomy, leaf corsages, many gone, sliced away by the cutter of wind madness. The floor of the backyard was smothered with slats of lifeless branches and leaves ejected from their birthplace. I was also the setting for amorous activity as young couples sat beneath me with whispered verses of love. This was their garden to express feelings. The yard was also the playground turf for touch football. Each child living a dream of “maybe one day.” And let me not forget in due course the lovers’ etchings carved with initials forever on the brace of my trunk. Nocturnal sounds and sights stilled me. Awe was all about. The hoot of the grand owl, deep and strong coming from his choir loft. The appearance in the twilight of baby deer nibbling on the edge of grass. With dainty steps they moved on to that green carpet for an evening snack. Appearing within just a trace was the strong and assured form of the mother. She was showing them their controlled life. And of course what would be a tree if not for a tire swing anchored by rope “up a ways” onto one of my sturdy arms. So many hap-
penings upon me or around me over eightyfive years. Yes, yes so many more stories. The annual appearance of the Sparrow Chorale. They would circle looking for a broad new steady stage. And light. Settled in, for days they adored our cathedral with the magic of their anthems. I sensed all living creatures young or old; large or small paused and listened. Of backyard tents and youth sleeping midst the living of outdoors. And in the comer of these spans lay that section for the family pets as their fiber action came to a close. A pet cemetery if you will. Where do I go from here? So many soft sonnets reflecting my eighty-five years. I will wait. And some other time will share stories of Tommy the Squirrel. And the unusual visit of Bob White. The ballet of fire flies dancing and glowing all about me. And that one unit of pain and misery as children coursed my carcass in their attempt to build a tree house. The only other adventurous cause close to their awful carpentry took place when a chilled challenge fell about me as the terrible query was released “Who can climb to the top of Mr. Tree?” Now those youthful activities are gone. We must remember, kids grow. And when it is time, they leave. And I miss them. November/December 2018 • 63
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TRANSITIONS
“Someday soon we all will be together If the fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough And have yourself a merry little Christmas now” - Lyrics by Sam Smith Mr. B. H. Anderson, III
08.12.18
Mr. William Gene Hart
09.10.18
Mr. Robert Sidney “Bob” Olliff
09.19.18
Rev. Joseph “Joe” Anderson, Sr.
07.23.18
Mr. Arthur Lee Hay, Jr.
07.27.18
Dr. Joseph O. Olson, Jr.
08.15.18
Ms. Julia Price Bragan
08.31.18
Mrs. Linnie Juanita Martin Hibbard
09.04.18
Mr. Howard Jeffrey “Jeff” Parker
08.30.18
Mrs. Sylvia Grace Ferrell Brannen
08.20.18
Mr. Jimmy Oliverr Hood
08.28.18
Mr. Ricky Parker
08.20.18
Mrs. Marie Dickey Peavy
09.21.18
Mr. William Lester “Bill” Brannen
08.19.18
Rev. David E. Hudson
08.03.18
Mr. Jasper Nathaniel Brown
08.07.18
Mr. Dorman Henry Humphries, III
08.29.18
Mrs. Ruby Anne Wilson Purser
08.22.18
Mr. Terry Brown
08.22.18
Mr. James E. “Jim” Jackson
08.04.18
Mrs. Bernice Rivers
09.25.18
Mr. Linton Ray Bryant
09.19.18
Dr. Alan Kulp Jenkins
09.17.18
Miss Lillie Rose Rivers
08.13.18
Ms. Muriel Bryant
08.01.18
Mr. Louis John Jeselnik, Sr.
08.01.18
Mr. Charlie Thomas Roberson
08.20.18
Mrs. Vera Fanning Bunch
09.23.18
Mrs. Kimberly Arnett Johnson
08.02.18
Ms. Tiana Rock
08.06.18
Mr. Leon B. Bunkley
08.10.18
Mrs. Leone Alderman Johnson
08.06.18
Mr. Bobby Dean Roland
08.09.18
Mr. Rodney Burnett
09.12.18
Mr. Walter Johnson
08.07.18
Mr. William “Billy” Rushing
09.03.18
Mr. Wilmur Ellison Burns
08.24.18
Mr. Jack Douglas Kessler
08.31.18
Mr. Jimmy Lee Scott
09.19.18
Mr. Kevin Byrnes
09.07.18
Mr. Horace Eugene Knight
08.07.18
Mrs. Dolly Loretta Poland Shannon
08.08.18
Mrs. Sandra Lee Bedford Chandler
09.25.18
Mr. Vance Lee Knight
08.01.18
Ms. Janette Shaw
08.31.18
Mr. Ralph Edward “Eddie” Clayton
09.11.18
Mrs. Carless C. Lawyer
09.16.18
Mr. Robert Brian Sikes
09.10.18
Mr. Johnny “Doolittle” Cleland
08.14.18
Mr. Grady Ashley Lee
08.23.18
Ms. Diane Boyette Smith
08.18.18
Mr. Albert Franklin “Al” Coleman, III
07.23.18
Minister Annie Mae Lester
09.04.18
Mr. John Robert “Bubba” Smith
09.09.18
Mrs. Jo Ann B. Collins
08.22.18
Ms. Retha Mae Lester
07.27.18
Mr. Robert Nathan Southwell
09.02.18
Mrs. Grace Maupin Conder
08.02.18
Dr. Gary Robert Loveless
09.14.18
Mr. David Russell Spillman
07.24.18
Mr. Derrick Deal
08.05.18
Mrs. Linda Lovett
08.10.18
Mrs. Frances Earl Lee Spivey
09.06.18
Mrs. Feolia Rock Devine
08.26.18
Mr. Nicholas M. Lynch, Jr.
09.14.18
Mr. Gene Phillip Strickland
08.15.18
Mr. John Robert “Johnny” Drake
07.30.18
Mr. Denver Hartsel “Skip” Malcomb
09.12.18
Mr. Jimmy Lee Steptoe
09.12.18
Mr. Justin Dereck Dugg
08.25.18
Mr. William Manley Marden
09.26.18
Ms. Janet Elaine Coyle Taylor
08.31.18
Mr. Charles G. “C.G.” Edwards, Jr.
08.11.18
Mrs. Grace Reid Markovcic
08.22.18
Ms. Rhonda Fern Ennis Terry
07.25.18
MR. Walter Bowie Evans
08.02.18
Mrs. Dorothy Saturday Martin
09.25.18
Mrs. Marie Littleton Thigpen
08.09.18
Mrs. Elese Freeman
08.19.18
Mrs. Anna Juliia McElroy
09.01.18
Mr. Rocedric Thompson, Sr.
08.31.18
Mrs. Rhonda Sue Ellis Gay
09.20.18
Miss Rhonda LaRue McElveen
08.02.18
Mr. C. R. “Rusty” Tracy
08.27.18
Ms. Wanda Connor George
09.18.18
Mr. Walter E. McGlamery, Jr.
09.26.18
Mrs. Rollene Sprayberry Tucker
08.16.18
Elder M. Wayne Gibbs
08.17.18
Mr. Kelvin L. Mercer
08.11.18
Mr. Jerry Wayne Waltz
09.25.18
Ms. Danielle Leigh Glisson
09.19.18
Mrs. Donna Newton Mull
07.31.18
Mr. Jeffrey Lamar Wolfe
09.19.18
Mrs. Beautine Anderson Gregory
07.31.18
Mrs. Angelina Lucy Nakelski
07.30.18
Mr. Norman F. Woodward
09.12.18
Ms. Carol Louise Driggers Grene
08.10.18
Mrs. Cathy Howorth NeSmith
09.28.18
Mrs. Maria Fances Bigansky Wyatt
09.18.18
Mrs. Dianne Hamm Griffin
09.21.18
Mr. Tony Marlin Nevil, Sr.
09.24.18
Mrs. Marie Finch Allmond Youngblood
08.09.18
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