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Contents From The Editor
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Kitchens
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Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs Launches Website
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10 Reasons To Plant Trees...Now!
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Pillows
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How To Set A Table
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Curtins
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How To Make Grits
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Can You Find The Gorget
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Sunrooms
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Neighborhoods
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Wardrobe
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Time To Refinance or Buy
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Books
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Bunker Shot Perfection
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Chandeliers
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Commerical Real Estate - Renting In Today’s Market
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Outdoors
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About Oakbrook
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Fans
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Oakbrook Calendar of Events
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Shopping At Oakbrook
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Beds
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Dining And Entertainment
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Churches, Schools, & Religous Supplies
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Professional Services
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Showers
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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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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 the Oakbrook Area, we are distributing decals that say “Check us out at www.Oakbrook.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 Summerville Buy Local - Be Local – Help Oakbrook Businesses
1. Buy Local -- Support yourself and the Oakbrook Community.
Many studies have revealed when you buy from an independent, locally owned business in the Summerville area, rather than a nationally owned businesses, considerably more of your money is used to make purchases from other local businesses. Oakbrook businesses continue to strengthen the economic base of the Summerville community. These include case studies showing that Summerville owned businesses generate a premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax base.
2.Support Oakbrook Area Community Groups: Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from smaller Summerville area business owners than they do from large companies. 3. Keep
the Oakbrook Area Unique: Where we shop, where we eat and have fun -- all of it makes our Oakbrook community home. Our one-of-a-kind Oakbrook businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Summerville. Summerville 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 Oakbrook Area 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 Oakbrook area community, provide the most jobs to local residents. 6. Receive Better Service: Oakbrook 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
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7.Invest in the Oakbrook Community: Local Oakbrook 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.
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Oakbrook businesses require a relatively little infrastructure investment and make more efficient use of public services as compared to nationally owned stores entering Oakbrook.
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.Oakbrook.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) . www.Oakbrook.sc Online Magazine | 2009 10
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“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.�
Lyn Yutang
How
to set a
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
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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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How
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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
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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.
Can
you find
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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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”.
Just let the wardrobe do the acting Jack Nicholson
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 !?
or
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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“A lot of people ask me if I were shipwrecked, and could only have one book, what would it be? I always say ‘How to Build a Boat” Stephen Wright
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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There really are some incredible chandeliers on the market now. The designs are a lot softer and warmer than they used to be. I think the overriding design factor that most homeowners are seeking is something that says their home is warm, inviting and comfortable. Susan Humphress
Commercial Real Estate – Renting in Today’s Market 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, air-conditioning 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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“If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently.” Bill Watterson
About Oakbrook The Oakbrook Area is part of the City of Summerville in Dorchester County, South Carolina. Summerville is known worldwide for its natural beauty, historic plantations and bustling economy. The county is located in the Eastern part of the state and is bordered by Orangeburg, Berkeley, Colleton and Charleston counties. Manufacturing, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Services, and Government continue to be the major employment sectors. Summerville is “The Flower Town in the Pines” and is known worldwide for its bountiful spring blossoms. Visitors flock to Summerville to enjoy the natural beauty, shopping, dining, and hospitality. People continue to be drawn to Summerville not only for its economic assets and natural beauty, but also for a variety of economic reasons. Dorchester county is home to some of the most recognized public and private schools in South Carolina.
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Summerville has become South Carolina’s third fastest growing city with an estimated population of 35,000. Several prestigious colleges and universities are just minutes from the Oakbrook Area, and housing in Dorchester County is some of the most affordable in the Lowcountry. The Oakbrook Area has shopping centers, a wide variety of restaurants, recreational activities, excellent medical facilities and southern hospitality with a modern and progressive outlook.
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“What is my loftiest ambition? I’ve always wanted to throw an egg at an electric fan.” Oliver Herford quotes (1863-1935)
Oakbrook Calendar of Events August Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk August 1
September Interactive Rice Harvest September 12, 15, 24 Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk September 26
October
Scarecrows on the Square October 18 - November 2 Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk October 11 Scrumptious Summerville Kitchen Tour October 12 Charleston Garden Festival at Middleton Place October 17, 18, 19 BOO In the Swamp October 17 - 18 Harvest Moon Hayride and Ghost Walk October 25 Timrod Library Book Fair October 25
November Plantation Days at Middleton Place Every Saturday in November Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk November 8 Seventh Annual Taste of the Town November 9 Craft Fair & Silent Auction November 22 The Woodlands Thanksgiving November 27
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TBD • 6:30pm HollyFest December 13 Beidler Forest Audubon Center Nightwalk December 6 Woodlands Resort & Inn Christmas Lunch & Tours December 6, 13, 20, 27 Summerville Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes December 7 Lowcountry Singing Christmas Tree December 12 - 15 Christmas Yuletide at Middleton Place December 13 Annual Summerville Christmas Parade December 14 Woodlands Resort & Inn Christmas Menu & Dessert Buffet December 25 Woodlands Resort & Inn New Year’s Eve Gala December 31
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Shopping At Oakbrook DINING & ENTERTAINMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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PERSONAL CARE
MEDICAL & DENTAL
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“The bed has become a place of luxury to me! I would not exchange it for all the thrones in the world� Napoleon Bonaparte
Bowling Dorchester Lanes 10015 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Movies Hollywood Video 4540 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Movies 8 4488 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Night Clubs & Bars The Side Pocket 4514 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Pottery Studios Possibly Picasso 10050 #60 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Restaurants Arby’s 1590 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Asian Gourmet Chinese 10008 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Chili’s Bar & Grill 9890 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Chinese Express 2008 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Consuelo’s Mexican Restaurant 1704 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Dog & Duck 1580 -J Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Dragon House II 1525 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Hardee’s 10005 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 IHOP 9976 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Jersey Mike’s Subs 1580 -D Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Kyoto Express 1545 -T Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 www.Oakbrook.sc Online Magazine | 2009 44
Dining & Entertainment Guide
Dining & Entertainment
Noisy Oyster 9800 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Perkins 1700 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Pilot’s Lounge & Bistro 4340 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Pizza Hut 10115 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Red Leaf Japanese Steakhouse 9770 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Tomatoes Italian Ristorante 717 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Senor Tequila 9730 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Shooters 1704 -E Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Subway 10125 #A1 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Dining & Entertainment Guide
La Carreta 1580 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
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Churches Cross Anchor Church 1815 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Classes
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Tutoring
Cruise Control Driving School 9545-B Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 STEPS Reading Center 9545 Dorchester Road Summerville, SC 29485
Dance, Cheerleading, And Gymnasics Children’s Dance Theater 4550 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Rolly Pollies 9730 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Day Care Gateway Academy 1540 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 The Sunshine House 710 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Education Eagle Military Academy 1825 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Vision Christian Academy 760 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Martial Arts Kim’s Tae Kwon Do Academy 10030 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 National Karate Institute 827 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Church & Education Guide
Churches, Schools, & Religious Supplies
Attorneys
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Bessellieu Law Firm 125 Crosscreek Dr Summerville, SC 29485 McNeish Law Firm, LLC 125 Crosscreek Dr Summerville, SC 29485 Melvin Williamson, Esq 1810-F Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Dry Cleaning & Alterations $1.75 Cleaners 4558 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Four Seasons Alterations 10150 #230 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Oakbrook Dry Cleaning 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Employment Agencies M&M Staffing 1915 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Environmental Innovative Waste Management 125 Crosscreek Dr Summerville, SC 29485
Hotels Midland Terrace 188 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485
Insurances Agencies Harry Blake-Allstate Insurance 1668 #104 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Liberty National Life Insurance 125 Crosscreek Dr Summerville, SC 29485
Party Services Parties All the Time 9730 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Pet Supplies & Services The Nest Box 4650-F Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 The Wash Zone 4390 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 www.Oakbrook.sc Online Magazine | 2009 47
Church & Education Guide
Professional Services
Photographers Black Creek Studios 10040 #108 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Travel Agencies
Church & Education Guide
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association 500 Oakbrook Ln Summerville, SC 29485
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine. Saint Thomas Aquinas
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Department Stores Dollar General 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Wal-Mart Supercenter 9880 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Men’s Clothing Community Thrift Store 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Sears Grand 4570 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Shoes Payless Shoe Source 9730 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Clothing Stores & Accessories Childrens Clothing & Shoes Big Lots 10055 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Community Thrift Store 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-0320 Tomlinson’s 10155 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
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Video Games
Big Lots 10055 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Dollar General 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Money Man Pawn 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Women’s Clothing Community Thrift Store 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Tomlinson’s 10155 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Wal-Mart Supercenter 9880 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 www.Oakbrook.sc Online Magazine | 2009 51
Clothing Guide
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The Reserve At Wescott Platation
Welcome to The Reserve at Wescott Plantation in Summerville, SC. Located just minutes from Charleston, SC here quality and style are combined to create a luxury apartment rental community full of unique details and unexpected perks. Inside your 1, 2 or 3 bedroom rental apartment home you will find walk-in closets, garden tubs, washer/dryer hookups and your new home is pre-wired for High Speed Internet access. Outside your new apartment you will find available detached garages, boat parking and a car care center. Enjoy our top-notch community areas, fitness facility with lake and pool views, recreational and nature trails around the lake and a resort style swimming pool. Your children will enjoy the inviting playground, while you can take pride in the Dorchester District 2 Schools. Your new apartment home is just minutes away from the Charleston Air Force Base and some of the region’s largest employers along with premier shopping, entertainment and dining.
Features
Directions: Take I-26 west to * 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Ashley Phosphate exit. * Executive Business Center * Lake Views and Walking Trails Turn left. Turn right * Relaxing Screened Porches and Sunrooms onto Dorchester Rd. * 24 Hour Fitness Center Travel approximately * Washer/Dryer Connections 1.5 miles. Turn right * Wireless internet at Clubhouse and Pool onto Wescott Blvd. * Located within Beautiful Wescott Plantation & we are on the left. * Dorchester District 2 School District * Garages/Storage Available Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30-5:3 * Lake and Wooded Views Saturday: 10:00-5:00 * Special Discounts at the Wescott Golf Club Sunday: 1:00-5:00
Ask about $1,500 in Savings & Gifts
www.WescottPlatationApartments.com
Info@WescottPlatationApartments.com
(843)486-0060
Fax: (843)486-0064
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Money Man Pawn 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Sears Grand 4570 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Bedding
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Bath
Americas Mattress 9770 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Big Lots 10055 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Contractors
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Remodelers
Custom Tile & Interiors 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Flooring Custom Tile & Interiors 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Moen Chem Dry 760 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Interior Decorators Interiors by Zanell 1525 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Movers
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Storage
Oakbrook Mini Warehouses 760 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485 Pack Rat Self Storage 1713 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Paint Stores Sherwin Williams 1706-A Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Home Guide
Appliances
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House
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Personal Care Beauty Supply
Oasis Medical Spa 763 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
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Spas
Body Worx Message therapy 10040 #100 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Curves 1525-K Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
YMCA 900 Cross Creek Dr Summerville, SC 29485
Hair Salons
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Barbers
CSK Studio 1815 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Great Clips 1545 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Hair Changes by Serena 4650-J Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Min-D’s Hair Salon 4520 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Oakbrook Hair Designs 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Sheer Illusions 1915 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Sportclips 9730 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Nail Care
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Manicures
#1 Nail 1525-O Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Carolina Nails 1580 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 www.Oakbrook.sc Online Magazine | 2009 54
Personal Guide
Sally Beauty Supply 9730 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Fitness Centers
Massage Therapy of Summerville 801 Travelrs Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Clinics Allergy & Asthma Consultants 102 Morgan Pl Summerville, SC 29485
Harth Place Family Medicine 103 Harth Pl Summerville, SC 29485 Lab Corp 105 Harth Pl Summerville, SC 29485
Charleston ENT & Associates 103-A Harth Pl Summerville, SC 29485
Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 93B Springview Ln Summerville, SC 29485
Gastroenterology Specialists 105-B Harth Pl Summerville, SC 29485
Oak Brook Pediatrics 202 Bentons Lodge Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Hallmark Health Care Center 255 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485
Palmetto Clinical Research 201 #255 Oakbrook Ln Summerville, SC 29485 Progressive Physical Therapy 10160 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Palmetto Summerville Behavioral Health 225 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485 Sports + Plus 93B Springview Ln Summerville, SC 29485 Quest Diagnostics 104 Morgan Pl Summerville, SC 29485 Summerville Pediatrics, PA 312 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485 Tricounty Radiology Associates 4340 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Chiropractors Colucci Chiropractic 1806 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
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Medial Guide
Medical
Optimal Health Chiropractic 810-H1 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Dentist James C Andrews, DMD 1720 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Robert G Beebe Jr., DMD 9545 Dorchester Road Summerville, SC 29485 Children’s Dentistry 302-B Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485 LowCountry Orthodontics 1708 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Medical Guide
Progressive Family Dentistry 100 Harth Place Summerville, SC 29485
Agencies
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Realtors
AgentOwned Realty 1800 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Exit Realty 10050 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 My House To Yours 763 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
BG Properties 810 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Premier Properties of Charleston, LLC 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Carolina One 1530 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
R & B Properties 1710-E Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Coldwell Banker United 1709 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Sunburst Properties 768 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
Century 21 Russell Realty, Inc 100 Seven Oaks Lane Summerville, SC 29485
Apartments Bridge Pointe 101 Bridge Pointe Lane Summerville, SC 29485 Churchhill Commons Apt 1660 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Colonial Village at Waters Edge Apts 9989 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Farmington Village 100 Farm Springs Rd Summerville, SC 29483 Grove at Oakbrook 325 Midland Pkwy Summerville, SC 29485 Martins Creek 700 Martins Creek Blvd Summerville, SC 29485 Magnolia Place 101 Hutson Drive Summerville, SC 29483 Oakbrook Park 1017 Lexi Ln www.Oakbrook.sc Online Magazine | 2009 58
Real Estate Guide
Real Estate
Summerville, SC 29485 Oakbrook Village Apts 111 Springview Ln Summerville, SC 29485 The Reserve at Wescott Plantation 4976 Wescott Blvd Summerville, SC 29485 Sawbranch Appartments 1815 Bacons Bridge Rd Summerville, SC 29485 The Tradition at Summerville 325 Marymeade Dr. Summerville, SC 29485 Vista Sands 1001 Bear Island Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Westbury Mews 1425 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Windsor Club at Wescott Plantation 9580 Old Glory Ln Summerville, SC 29485 WoodOak Townhouses 100 Bailey Dr Summerville, SC 29485
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Real Estate Guide
Wellington Place 1 Bosquet Court Summerville, SC 29483
Car Dealers DJ Enterprises 9916 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Auto Parts Summerville Ford Mercury 9700 Dorchester Dr Summerville, SC 29485
Auto Repairs Aamco Transmissions 1550 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
ISC Import Service Center 765 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485 OK Tire Store 1715 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Wal-Mart Supercenter 9880 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Gas Kangaroo BP 1595 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
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Automotive Guide
Automotive
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Motorcycle Dealers CMJ Motorsports 1810 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Tire Stores OK Tire Store 1715 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Summerville Ford Mercury 9700 Dorchester Dr Summerville, SC 29485 Tuperway Tire & Service 4659 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29456
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Automotive Guide
Wal-Mart Supercenter 9880 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Banking & Finance
South Carolina Federal Credit Union 9999 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Banks
Wachovia 10106 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Credit Unions
Ameris Bank 1708-C Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 BB & T 10105 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 First Citizens 1801-A Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 First Federal 9880 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Cash Advance & Loans Advance America Cash Advance 1706 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Check Into Cash 9730 #201 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Money Man Pawn 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Income Tax Services Express Tax 4548 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485 H & R Block 1801 #201 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Investment Services Cornerstone Financial 810-A2 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485 Lowcountry Advisors 810-C1 Travelers Blvd Summerville, SC 29485
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Finance Guide
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Arts
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Crafts
Stamp Outlet 4650 #9 Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Bakeries Candy Bouquet 10040 #104 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Book Stores Here Be Books 4650-I Ladson Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Cell Phones Alltel Cellular Air 9770 #102 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Phone Smart Alltel/Cricket 10150 #229 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Electronics Big Lots 10055 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Gift Shops Passing Fancy 1580-C Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Trophies
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Awards
Prize Trophies & Treasures 10040 #105 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Grocery Stores BiLo 10150 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Publix 1575 Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
Liquor Stores B & L Liquors 10150 #228 Dorchester Rd Summerville, SC 29485 Carolina Spirits 1525-R Old Trolley Rd Summerville, SC 29485
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Specialties Guide
Specialties
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Final Words
Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Harold R. McAlindon
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