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Contents From The Editor

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Carolina Girl Gear

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10 Reasons To Plant Trees...Now!

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Books

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Charleston’s New Arts Website

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Showers

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Time To Refinance or Buy

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Beds

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Bunker Shot Perfection

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Fans

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Commerical Real Estate

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Outside

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Pillows

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Con You Find Th e Gorget?

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How To Make Grits

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Curtains

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How To Set A Table

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Sunrooms

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Neighborhoods

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Wardrobe

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About Goose Creek

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Goose Creek Calendar of Events

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Chandeliers

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Goose Creek Shopping

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Dining And Entertainment

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Travel & Tourism

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Churches, Schools, & Religous Supplies

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Professional Services

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Clothing Stores and Accessories

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House and Home

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Personal Care

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Medical

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Real Estate

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Automotive

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Banking and Finance

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Specialities

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Coupons & Specials

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From The Editor Buy Local Promoting local business is as simple as having other company’s business cards or brochures posted on a board in your store. In an effort to promote Goose Creek, we are distributing decals that say “Check us out at www.GooseCreek.sc,” in hopes that local shoppers will visit the site to find local restaurants, clothing, specials, coupons and more. We are doing our part, so please join us, and promote your local merchants, and everyone will benefit!

Top Ten reasons to Think Local in Goose Creek Buy Local - Be Local – Help Local Businesses 1. Buy Local -- Support yourself and Goose Creek. Many studies have revealed when you buy from an independent, locally owned business in the Goose Creek area, rather than a nationally owned businesses, considerably more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses. Local businesses continue to strengthen the economic base of the Goose Creek community. These include case studies showing that local Goose Creek owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.

2.Support Goose Creek Community Groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller Goose Creek area business owners than they do from large companies. 3. Keep Goose Creek Unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes Goose Creek our home. Our one-of-a-kind local businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Goose Creek. Goose Creek tourism businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation Trust.

4. Reduce Environmental Impact: Locally owned businesses in Goose Creek can make more local purchases requiring less transportation. This generally means contributing less to sprawl, congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

5. Create Additional Jobs: Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in Goose Creek area community, provide the most jobs to local residents. 6. Receive Better Service: Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products and services they offer, and take more time to get to know customers. Cont. next page www.GooseCreek.sc Online Magazine | 2009 4



From The Editor - Continued

7.Invest in the Goose Creek Community: Local

businesses are owned by people who live in this community, and they are less likely to leave, and are more invested in the community’s future.

8. Put your Taxes to Good Use: Goose Creek businesses require a relatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering Goose Creek.

9. Buy What you Want, Not What Big Advertising Budgets Want you to Buy:

A South Carolina marketplace comprised of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to

ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term. A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products and services based not on a national sales plan but on their own interests and the needs of their local customers, promises a much broader range of product choices.

10. Promote Local Prosperity: An escalating body

of economic research shows that in an increasingly homogenized world, entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character. Larry Local www.GooseCreek.sc Editor in Chief


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Charleston’s Office Of Cultural Affairs launches www.CharlestonArts.sc, as thier new arts Web Site From: Charleston Currents The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs has launched http://www.CharlestonArts.sc, a companion Web site to the OCA’s primary page at the city’s official site. CharlestonArts.sc will be updated daily with information and features, including an arts calendar that users can search by date, artist, presenting group or venue; social networking widgets; and a directory of local arts and cultural organizations and venues. “We are hopeful that CharlestonArts.sc will be a major benefit to local artists and arts organizations by disseminating information about their events with the most up-to-date information to a broader public,” said Ellen Dressler Moryl, director of the Office of Cultural Affairs. Other options for users at CharlestonArts.sc include the following: • Arts organizations can download forms from the Office of Cultural Affairs, submit events, update contact information and compare performance dates with other area organizations. • The Tools for Professional section of the Web site features job listings for arts professionals, including full time and part time work as well as internships and volunteer opportunities with arts and cultural organizations in the tri-county area. • Updated grant opportunities for arts organizations, with detailed information, including deadlines, application and contact information. • Call for Submissions and Call for Auditions pages with details about the location, deadlines, fees and additional requirements. The new Web site also hosts connecting pages for general information on the Office of Cultural Affairs and its projects: the Charleston Farmers Market, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park, Holiday Magic, Happy New Year Charleston!, the Holiday Parade of Boats, the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program, Piccolo Spoleto and the MOJA Arts Festival. The Web Site was developed and is being hosted by Carolina Media Services ( www.ONLY.sc) .



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rate with the tax advantages of a mortgage, and you have an incredibly cheap way to build wealth, but you better act now.

Time to Refinance Buy !?

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Right now, mortgage rates are at their lowest level since 1971. Think about that. Twenty-five years ago, homeowners were paying as much as 18% on a 30-year fixed. Today it’s just a little over 5%.Combine that

Real estate guru Barbara Corcoran has already seen a tremendous surge in refinance applications – more than triple the average – and the number of people getting approved is astronomically higher as well, she says. But that doesn’t mean the low rates are a panacea for the ills of the housing market. It is only once home prices start to go up that we will finally see a light at the end of tunnel, Corcoran says. Until that happens, we are still going to have to crawl out of this mess. “[Low interest rates are] a not a lifesaver,” Corcoran says. “This is just a helping hand.”

David Kittle, chairman of the Mortgage Bankers Association, has this advice to homeowners looking to refinance: Do it. Don’t get greedy searching for another quarter-point. Lock in rates now. He is seeing applications soar over 125% just since Thanksgiving due to the low rates. Of course, you should only refinance if it saves you at least 3/8 on the rate and if you plan on staying in your home for at least four years, Kittle says. Along with good credit, proof of income and money by means of a down payment or equity in the home, there are certain things every homeowner needs regardless of interest rate levels.



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Bunker Shot Perfection: Blast Your Way to a Better Golf Score Bunker shots can be daunting but it’s really all in your head! Use these simple techniques the next time you’re in the bunker and blast your way to a better score. Golf ScoreFirst, don’t change your swing. Use the loft of the club and your back swing to determine your distance. Of course this will take some practice so you know how to shorten your backswing to get the distance you need. You use your back swing to adjust your distance because you always want to accelerate through the ball. You never want to the club head to decelerate. Also open the club face if needed to decrease the distance the ball will travel. Use the “bounce” on the club to launch the ball out of the sand. Don’t worry too much about the definition of bounce but try this the next time in the practice sand trap. Take your sand wedge and swing at the sand. Vary the angle the club hits the sand. When you bring the club down steeply you’ll take a lot of sand and leave a large “divot” in the sand. Decrease the angle that you strike the sand until you can feel the club almost bounce off the sand. Feeling that is more important than the actual definition of bounce. The key is to have this bounce feel when hitting the ball out of the sand. Open the club face and aim slightly right with an open stance with the ball forward in your stance, slightly off of your left heel for right handed golfers. When you swing follow the line of your feet.

Keep the weight on your left foot and don’t try to lift the ball, let the club do the work; trust me the club will lift the ball. Hit about 1 inch behind the ball. The key is to get sand between the club face and the ball. This is where that bounce comes in to play. Also, expect more roll on the ball when faced with a down hill lie in the bunker because the ball won’t get as much spin and tend to roll quite a bit. Use and practice these techniques to get yourself off the beach and onto the green. For more helpful tips, advice, or to add some Golf Tips and Suggestions of your own - you are invited to visit the South Carolina Golfers Blog at www.Golf.sc/Blog/


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First make sure that the area you have chosen is right for your intended business. If you plan on expanding, take that into consideration. Do you need to be close to an expressway, or the local airport? Before you decide, think ahead, because you may be getting into a long term commitment. Make sure that any space you’re considering is big enough for both your current needs, and your foreseeable growth. Be realistic and never over-commit. Do your homework beforehand. Investigate traffic patterns; tour the area and building. Find out who the previous tenant was, and why the business left. Learn what kinds of marketing the location does in support of its tenants (if any) and whether cooperative marketing funds are available to you.

Weigh the benefits of guaranteed foot traffic at a mall location against premium rent. Some malls require that all tenants stay open during mall hours, and pay for common area usage as well as the store’s own space and upkeep. Stores may also be asked to pay a percentage of sales to the mall. Identify your closest competitors. Also check out neighboring businesses with an eye for complementary products or services. If you are locating in a mall, check the lease agreement for any guaranteed protection against competition. Evaluate whether the physical location and space is a good fit with your product line. Do you need a large, bright space or is an office warehouse sufficient? Investigate any restrictions on signage. Signs are vitally important to retail businesses, yet many landlords decide on what a store can and cannot do. The rules may be even stricter in

a mall, which closely monitors its physical appearance. Negotiate the terms of your lease aggressively. Think about consulting a realtor that is familiar with the area. Never accept wording that’s confusing or that leaves you wondering who is liable for what. Ask for the right of first refusal on adjacent space in case you need to expand. Negotiate for free improvements, free rent, and other incentives before signing your lease. Hire a real estate attorney who not only specializes in lease negotiations, but knows your area and, preferably, has dealt with your kind of business before. A lease negotiation can cover tens, if not hundreds, of terms, and you want someone in your corner who has seen it all before. Know who is responsible for maintaining the heating, airconditioning and other systems, as well as keeping up the parking lot and building exterior. This can be critical in older buildings. Who pays for the utilities and trash pick-up? The time has probably never been better to start a new venture if you have a business that is not being adversely affected by this economy. Just make sure you get the right location……


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Can

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the gorget? The South Carolina State flag is immediately recognizable to native Carolinians, and if you’re spending some time out-of-State, it will probably bring a tear to your eye to see it whizzing by on a bumper sticker or rippling in the soft blue sky of a native license plate. Most folks, however, consistently confuse our flag for a simple representation of a moonlit palm tree. The truth it, the sliver of crescent suspended in the upper left hand corner is not a moon phase: it’s a piece of ornamental armour known as a “gorget”. A holdover from the days of knights in shining armour, the gorget was originally used to protect the throat and block blows from non-projectile weapons such as swords. Since the gorget originally rested

around the throat, the shape was that of a crescent. In formal armour, the gorget was placed beneath the breastplate and backplate set and supported the weight of the armour. They were often equipped with straps in order to attach some of the heavier armours. By the Renaissance, the gorgets had already achieved an ornamental status and by the American Revolution, it could be seen hanging from delicate chains and ribbons around the throats of officers, signifying their rank. The first South Carolina flag, designed in 1765, displayed the dark blue of the American troops’ uniforms and a large crescent with the word “Liberty” written within it. While most historians agree that the crescent is the representation of the gorget, which was also worn as a symbol on the caps of American soldiers, there is some argument that the symbol could also stand

for the river bend on which Charleston sits (the crescent was a common symbol used by early American settlements when their Town rested on the curve of a river), or it was a borrowed symbol from the crest of the Bull family, one of Charleston’s early settlers. The palmetto tree on today’s flag was not included until January 28, 1861, the day of South Carolina’s secession from the Union. The palmetto tree represents the defense of Fort Moultrie from British attack, as the Fort itself was made of palmetto logs: an unexpectedly brilliant construction, as the logs of the palmetto tree are incredibly resilient and absorbed the enemy cannon fire like a sponge. Either way we have a pretty cool state flag, and gorget is hard to pronounce!

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How

to make grits

By now, you should know that grits are not only the starch of choice in South Carolina, it’s also the acronym for “Girls Raised in the South”; so if you don’t have your recipe down by now, it’s time to get boiling. Proper grits do not come in an easy to open, plastic-lined paper packet. As My Cousin Vinny put it, “Real grits take at least 20 minutes to cook”. In fact, they take a couple hours, but it’s worth every simmering second.So get rid of the Quaker Instant Grits and mosey on down to the rice isle. Grits can usually be found either here or in the baking isle. If you’re lucky enough to live near a local produce market or farmer’s market, 99% of the time you’ll find more than enough grits in stock. Some local favorites include Anson Mills grits and Charleston’s Favorite Stone Ground Grits. Now that you have the dry goods, make sure you have some fresh chicken stock, milk, cream and butter. Oh yes, you’re making these the way God intended. Measure out your dry grits (1 cup of dry grits makes roughly 2 servings) and clean them by placing them in a bowl and

filling the bowl with water until the water is an inch or so above the grits. Skim off the chaff and drain. Don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be completely dry, just get it as close as possible. Now, dump the wet grits into a pot and pour in twice as much chicken stock as grits. Bring this to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Now add equal portions cream and milk up to 2 and ½ times the amount of grits. So, if I was making this recipe for two, I would have used 1 cup dry grits, 2 ½ cups chicken stock, 1 ¾ cups cream and 1 ¾ cups milk. Add salt and pepper to taste, then sit back and let it simmer. The longer the grits simmer, the richer they’ll be. Typical time is 20-30 minutes, but some of the best grits sit for an hour to two hours at low to medium-low heat, just soaking up that cream and milk. Right before you serve the grits up, stir in a healthy pat of butter and, if you’re feeling a little wild, grate a handful of parmesan or cheddar cheese over the top. Play with and perfect this dish to your liking. The recipe is purposefully simple for the sole reason that it’s up to each southern girl to come up with her own special twist on this Southern Classic.


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How

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table As a lady of the Carolina’s, small shows of simple grace and etiquette should become as second nature to you. Now, this isn’t saying that you have to run out immediately and have visiting cards printed, or go buy a sterling silver tea set, but having knowledge of little things like place settings means a lot to locals and ultimately, shows that you truly care for and respect the civility which is the heart of South Carolina. Even at an informal dinner, it’s a good idea to create a centerpiece. This can be a week-long labor of love or, in most cases, a small setting thrown together about five minutes before the guests arrive. A few snippings from the juniper tree for frilly greenery and aromatic scent, a handful of flowers arranged in a low bowl or small vase, a couple strategically placed pieces of fruit and a candle or two and your centerpiece is complete. A bouquet of flowers from the local florist or, better yet, a nearby farm, would also work, but no matter what, the point is that you have one. Another little pointer: don’t make the centerpiece taller than eye level. Guests would like to be able to see each other when they speak and it could mess up a lovely arrangement if you’re having to part the sunflowers every time you want to ask a question. As for your silverware, if you have sterling silver, use it. Even, and especially, if it’s your great grandmother’s set that’s been passed down for generations.

She never intended for you to keep it wrapped up in crumbling bags of velvet. Silverware and formal china, however pretty and expensive, were meant to be used and this is a great time to show them off. Even if you don’t have formal silverware, though, the point is to have the place settings properly arranged and in the end, no one will really care what the silverware looked like as long as there’s plenty of food and wine. With the dinner plate as the center, silverware should be placed in line, an inch from the edge of the table, and arranged from the outside – in, in order of use. On the right, salad fork (smaller fork), appetizer utensil (or another small fork or none at all if you aren’t having an appetizer between salad, soup and dinner), then dinner fork (your biggest fork) closest to the plate. On the left, soup spoon, spreading knife for the bread and the dinner knife closest to the plate. Be sure to turn the blade of the knives toward the plate, as an outwardly turned knife is a symbol of aggression toward the other diners (don’t you love these quaint little old world idiosyncrasies?). The dessert fork and spoon for after dinner tea or coffee should go across the top of the dinner plate, with the tines of the fork facing right and the bowl of the spoon facing left. Napkins should be folded either as simply or ornately as you like, and placed in the center of the dinner plate. Glasses are also placed an inch above the knives and in order of use starting from the far right: white wine, red wine, dessert wine and water tumbler. Dinner should be served from the kitchen and ideally, placed on each diner’s plate by the server/host instead

of passing bowls and dishes around. If it is Thanksgiving at Grandma’s, none of the above applies.


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In our lives there is bound to come some pain, surely as there are storms and falling rain; just believe that the one who holds the storms will bring the sun.


Neighborhoods 1. Neighborhoods are where we all grew up a long time ago. Today, because of golf courses, shopping areas, subdivisions, jobs, schools, and a transient society, a neighborhood means different things to different folks. 2. Neighborhoods can be as small as a dozen or so houses, and be as many as thousands of homes. 3. Neighborhoods are common, and perhaps close to universal, since most people in urbanized areas would probably consider themselves to be living in one. 4. Neighborhoods are convenient, and always accessible, since you are already in your neighborhood when you walk out your door. 5. Successful neighborhood action frequently requires little specialized technical skill, and often little or no money. Action may call for an investment of time, but material costs are often low. 6. With neighborhood action, compared to activity on larger scales, results are more likely to be visible and quickly forthcoming. The streets are generally cleaner; the crosswalks are painted; the trees are planted; a festival draws a crowd. 7. Visible and swift results are indicators of success; and since success is reinforcing, the probability of subsequent neighborhood action is increased. 8. Because neighborhood action usually involves others, such actions create or strengthen connections and relationships with other neighbors, leading in turn to a variety of potentially positive effects, often hard to predict. 9. Over and above these community advantages, neighborhood activity may simply be enjoyable and fun for those taking part. But in addition to these benefits, considerable research indicates that strong and cohesive neighborhoods and communities are linked –quite possibly causally linked – to decreases in crime, better outcomes for children, and improved physical and mental health. The social support that a strong neighborhood may provide can serve as a buffer against various forms of adversity. Sometimes a neighborhood isn’t a neighborhood until an event occurs, which draws people together, to become “neighbors”.


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balance between growth, the environment and the preservation of the small town charm. Residents live, work and raise their families surrounded by the rich historic and natural treasures of the Lowcountry.

About Goose Creek At the heart of Goose Creek is the highly desired Crowfield Plantation. Surrounded by forest preserves and lakes, residents enjoy the Crowfield Golf & Country Club, pools, park and playground and other amenities,

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including some gated communities and nearby shopping. Crowfield Plantation in Goose Creek is a convenient 30-minute drive from historic downtown Charleston and nearby beaches. Goose Creek, South Carolina is situated in the southern end of Berkeley County. Established in 1961, the City has found a

The city of Goose Creek was established in 1961, but its history dates back many centuries. In early colonial times the term “Goose Creek men� originates from a group of colonists, mostly settled a few miles west of Charleston SC near a stream called Goose Creek. The Goose Creek men became leaders of the early Indian trade, and by the 1690s many held essential offices in the colonial government. At first, the Goose Creek men worked mainly with Indian slaves, while later the deerskin trade dominated. Many colonial governors were Goose Creek men, such as James Moore.

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Goose Creek Calendar of Events August

Recration Commission: Girls Team Gymnastics Every Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, & Tuesday

Recration Commission: Boys Pre-Team Gymnastics Every Tuesday & Thursday

November

Recration Commission: Girls Pre-Team Gymnastics Every Monday & Wednesday

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September

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December

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October

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Bars Brenda’s 225 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Nowhere 7128 North Rhett Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Weekends Pub 428 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Restaurants Amazon Grill And Buffet 1316 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Blimpie 509 N Goose Creek Blvd Goose Creek,SC 29445 Burger King 105 N Goose Creek Blvd Goose Creek,SC 29445 China Chef 142 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

China Palace Restaurant 1256 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Crazy D’s Restaurant & Lounge 1230 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 El Mercadito 1229 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Godfathers Pizza 429 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant 214 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Jersey Mike’s Subs 217 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445

Papa John’s Pizza 431 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

La Hacienda 205 North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Phat Subs 5 S Alliance Dr Goose Creek,SC 29445

Latino Deli Grocery LLC 129 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445 Little Angels Pizza 129C Street James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Philly Cheese Steak Inc 134 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Subway Subs & Salades 1945 Naval Weapons Station Goose Creek,SC 29445

Subway Subs & Salades 128 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Subway Subs & Sandwhices 105 Eagle Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Waffle House Restaurant 120 South Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Wings ETC & Bare Bones Billiards 105 Eagle Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Ye Ole Fashioned Ice Cream & Sandwich Cafe 209 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Dining Guide

Gramie’s Frozen Custard & Italian Ice 86 Bridgetown Road Goose Creek,SC 29445


Travel & Tourism Hotels & Motels Days Inn Goose Creek 1430 Redbank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 843-797-6000 Econo Lodge - Goose Creek 401 Goose Creek Blvd. N Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Travel Guide

Quality Inn 103 Redbank Rd Goose Creek,SC 29445



New Life Christian Fellowship 402 Liberty Hall Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Churches & Synagogues

St Timothy Luthern Church 200 South Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Calvary Church of God in Christ 306 Jeffs Circle Goose Creek,SC 29445 Calvary Church Of The Nazarene 541 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Crowfield Baptist Church 100 Hunters Lane Goose Creek,SC 29445 Emmanuel Christian Fellowship 338 Amy Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Heritage Baptist Church 1056 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Immaculate Conception Church 510 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses - Goose Creek East Congregation 829 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 New Life Baptist Church Old Moncks Corner Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Peace Presbyterian Church 174 Londonderry Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Day Care

Marrington Elementary School 109 Gearing Goose Creek,SC 29445 Sedgefield Middle School 131 Charles B Gibson Blv Goose Creek,SC 29445 Westview Elementary School 100 Westview Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Westview Middle School 101 Westview Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445

La Petite Academy 502 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Londonderry Christian Montessori School 174 Londonderry Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Schools, Colleges, Universities

and

Berkeley County School Board 102 Castleberry Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Boulder Bluff Elementary School 400 Judy Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Devon Forest Elementary School 1127 Dorothy Street Goose Creek,SC 29445 Howe Hall Elementary School 115 Howe Hall Goose Creek,SC 29445 Londonderry Christian Montessori School 174 Londonderry Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Church & School Guide

Churches, Schools, & Religious Supplies


Architects E G & G Dynatrend Inc 102 Springhall Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445

Attorneys AAAA Law PA 100 Hamlet Circle Goose Creek,SC 29445 Felix Butch Clayton Attorney 105 Lumber Lane Goose Creek,SC 29445 Cox Merrill Anthony Attorney 123 South Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Goose Creek,SC 29445

Coping & Printing Applegate Printing 206 South Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Minuteman Press 129-A St. James Ave. Goose Creek,SC 29445

Insurance Allstate Insurance Company 123 South Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Allstate Insurance Company 111 Saint James Avenue Lot B Goose Creek,SC 29445 Benefit Specialist, Inc. 105 Macy Circle Goose Creek,SC 29445

Deluca And Maucher LLP 102 Marilyn Street Goose Creek,SC 29445

Bill Blanton Insurance 429 Red Bank Goose Creek,SC 29445

Edward J Dennis IV Attorney 100 Hamlet Circle Goose Creek,SC 29445

Coastal Auto Insurance 205 North Goose Creek Boulevard Unit B15 Goose Creek,SC 29445

Jeffery L Sabel Attorney at Law 108 Central Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Steinberg Law Firm LLP 118 S Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Sandra Sumner-Wright PA 107 Greenland Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Wooddy Law Firm 597 Old Mount Holly Road Suite 202

118 Springhall Drive Suite D Goose Creek,SC 29445

Lock Companies M & G Locksmith Service 462 Fox Hunt Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Photography Spencer’s Wedding & Portrait Photography 211 Foxborough Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Signs & Graphics American Flagpoles & Flags 124 Saint James Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Wedding & Event Services Fashion & Bridal World 119 North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Wedding & Prayer Chapel 222 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

D Radford Bates Jr Insurance Agency Inc 597 Old Mount Holly Road Suite 202 Goose Creek,SC 29445 Eckert Insurance Agency 108 Central Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Nationwide Insurance 105 Lumber Lane Goose Creek,SC 29445 Palmetto Insurance Agency www.GooseCreek.sc Online Magazine | 2009 52

Professional Guide

Professional Services



Clothing Stores & Accessories Glasses & Sunglasses 20 20 Vision Center 217 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Beischel & Kulze MD 149 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Dr Watsky Melvin Optometrists 425 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Eyecare Center Of Goose Creek 142 Saint James Avenue Unit A Goose Creek,SC 29445

Jewelry Stores & Watch Makers Mr Flap’s Pawn Shop 117 Goose Creek Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445

Shoes Shoe Show 98 Davenport Street Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Fashion Guide

Goose Creek Vision Center 425 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445


and

Services 113 Aldrich Place Goose Creek,SC 29445

Bedding & Bath

Carpets, Rugs & Flooring

Mattresses and More 604 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Super Carpets Highway 52 Goose Creek,SC 29445

Contractors & Remodelers

Interior Decorators & Designers

Carolina Custom Homes of Charleston Inc 100 Loganberry Circle Goose Creek,SC 29445

Butchies by Design 217 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445

Chris’s Heating & Air Conditioning Services 122 Bromwich Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Chris’s Heating & Air Conditioning Services 122 Bromwich Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Goose Creek Heating & Air 109 Farm Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 John R Mixon Heating & A C 150 Foxborough Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Linton’s Mechanical Services 104 Saw Grass Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Prestige Heating & Air Conditioning 1244 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Greenery Gallery Incorporated 158 Loganberry Cir Goose Creek,SC 29445 June’s Valis Home Interiors 254 Mary Scott Dr Goose Creek,SC 29445

Landscaping Curb Appeal 1029 Deerberry Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pest Control Lightning Termite & Pest Control Llc 1239 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Southeast Pest Service 108 Central Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Steinbars Heating & Air Conditioning 100 Farm Road # A Goose Creek,SC 29445 Commercial Painting www.GooseCreek.sc Online Magazine | 2009 55

House & Home Guide

House Home


Personal Care Health Clubs Curves - Goose Creek 214 St. James Ave., Suite C Goose Creek,SC 29445 World Fitness 214 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445

Hair Salons A Ultimate Creation 100 Farm Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Beauty In Balance Salon & Spa 100 Central Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

East Coast Hair Designs Inc 514 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Fantastic Sam’s 209 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Fantastic Sam’s 607 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Hair Dimensions 1206 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Hair Zone Beauty Supplies 142 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Into Hair 123 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 www.GooseCreek.sc Online Magazine | 2009 56

Personal Guide

Brenda’s Hair & Nail Studio 100B Central Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445


Doctors & Hospitals Palmetto Primary Care Physicians 105A Springhall Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Corporate Office 149 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Dr Michael G Regan 118 South Goose Creek Goose Creek,SC 29445 John Sutterlin MD 105 Springhall Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445

Drug Stores C V S Pharmacy 431 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445 C V S Pharmacy 9 Corporate Pkwy Goose Creek,SC 29445 C V S Pharmacy 1316 Redbank Rd Goose Creek,SC 29445 Walgreen Drug Store 1 South Alliance Drive Goose Circle Goose Creek,SC 29445

Gynecologist Creekside Womens Care 149 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Optometrist Coastal Vision Care LLC 605 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Dr Watsky Melvin Optometrists 425 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Goose Creek Vision Center 425 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Wal Mart Vision Centers 605 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pediatricians Jill Aiken MD 149 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Lowcountry Pediatrics PA 101 Springhall Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Zoe Kleckner Pogue MD 101 Springhall Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Ashley Putney PNP 101 Springhall Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Sandlapper Pediatrics 149 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Podiatrists Crowfield Family Footcare 118 Springhall Drive Suite D Goose Creek,SC 29445 Dr David Scibek 118 Springhall Goose Creek,SC 29445

Therapist Elaine Andrews MA LPC 104 Red Cypress Dr Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Medical Guide

Medical


Real Estate Companies & Agents Agent Owned Realty Premiere Group 100 Crowfield Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Beazer Homes Ibis Glade At Tanner Plantation 7305 Sanderling Court Hanahan,SC 29445 Beazer Homes Longleaf Plantation 462 Liberty Hall Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Fidelis Exclusive Buyer Advantage 220 Saint James Goose Creek,SC 29445

Premier Realty 100 Pointer Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445

Homes Realty 116 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Russ Whited Limited 124 Saint James Avenue Unit A Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pam Cline Realtor 205 St. James Ave. #5 Goose Creek,SC 29445

Vaughn Realty 100 Hamlet Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pete Roman/Realtor 567 Crowfield Blvd. Goose Creek,SC 29445

ZZG & Co., LLC 111-C St. James Avenue Suite 100 Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pinnancle One 105 Marilyn Street Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Real Estate Guide

Real Estate



Automotive Glass Glasspro 608 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445

Car Dealers Ashley Preferred Auto & Trucks 137 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Freedom Motors 131 Liberty Hall Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 K Cars 1425 Redbank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Teddy Bears Used Cars II 316 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Low Country Mag & Tire, Inc. 88 Westview Dr Goose Creek,SC 29445

Car Rental

Pit Stop Service Center 147 Saint James Ave Goose Creek,SC 29445

Budget Truck Rental LLC 124 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Tires

National Car Rental 208 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Carolina Tire 106 S Goose Creek Blvd Goose Creek,SC 29445

U-Haul 925 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Towing

Car Repair

Action Transport & Towing 369 Old Mount Holly Rd Goose Creek,SC 29445

D & D Automotive 144 Howe Hall Rd Goose Creek,SC 29445

Blue & Gold Auto Storage 429 Howe Hall Rd Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Automotive Guide

Automotive


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Banking & Finance Accountants Joseph D Bagwell CPA 220 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Lawson’s Tax Service 1303 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Mary L Whited CPA 124 Saint James Avenue Unit A Goose Creek,SC 29445

Banks First Federal 218 St. James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 First National Bank of South Carolina 106 Thomason Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Edward Jones 220 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

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Finance Guide

Investing


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Art Galleries Art-Real Framing & Matting 514 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Real Art Framing & Matting 514 St. James Ave-G Goose Creek,SC 29445

Art & Craft Supply Stores Reflections Scrapbook Service 605 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Bookstores Bensten’s Books 105 Lumber Lane Goose Creek,SC 29445 Dreamalot Books 123B South Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Catering Godfathers Pizza 429 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Henry Smith Carry Out & Catering Service 1316 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Electronics & Computers Charleston Winlectric 105 Auto Supply Drive Goose Creek,SC 29445 Computer Trouble Shooters 108 Central Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Gamestop 607 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 HiTek Consultants 26 Bonnie Burn Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Hollywood Video 214 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Musicians Exchange 303 North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Goose Creek,SC 29445 Sav A Lot 205 North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Wal-Mart Supercenter 603 St. James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Liquor Stores Atlantic Spirits Inc 1276 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445

Radio Shack 607 Saint James Avenue Unit A Goose Creek,SC 29445

Bev-Town 103 North Goose Creek Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445

Florist

Creekville Spirits 604 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Cameo Florist and Gifts 102 Berkeley Square Lane Goose Creek,SC 29445 Green Gallery Florist 517 Saint James Avenue Suite E Goose Creek,SC 29445 Plantation Florists & Gifts 105-B Thomason Blvd Goose Creek,SC 29445

Grocery Stores Bi-Lo 142 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Food Lion 1316 Red Bank Road Goose Creek,SC 29445 Lady Bug Florists 431B Saint James Goose Creek,SC 29445

Liquor Store 431 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pet Supplies 4 Paws Boutique 119 Saint James Avenue Goose Creek,SC 29445 Adorable Pets 345 Brandywine Boulevard Goose Creek,SC 29445 Grooming Room 124 Saint James Avenue Unit F Goose Creek,SC 29445 Pet Stop Of Charleston 107 Banner Court Goose Creek,SC 29445

Pantry 215 Red Bank Road www.GooseCreek.sc Online Magazine | 2009 64

Shopping Guide

Specialties


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Coupon Guide

Coupons & Specials



Final Words

There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because his conscience tells him it is right.... Martin Luther

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