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CONTENTS March/April 2015

features

10 Chuck Courtenay

The Best Is Yet To Come 16 Atlas Gordon The Sound of Music 22 28 35

Zach Elton Lights, Camera, Action

Recreation Spotlight: Brandi Mills

Pooler’s Book A Decade Later

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Publisher’s Letter

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Chuck Courtenay: The Best Is Yet To Come Story by KATHERINE VANDERHOUTEN

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ooler resident Chuck Courtenay is a well known musician in the Southeast, and his next album will potentially lead him to success beyond the region. He has garnered attention locally with his high energy performances, and he has a large fan base in Savannah and the Low Country.

He has been a local staple in live music for years in the Southeast. He got his start playing for area restaurants and bars like City Market’s Wild Wing Café and The Driftaway Café in Sandfly. Now he plays for audiences all across the country.

His music is a mix of classic country and popular covers, which he delivers with a soulful melodic voice. It is certainly no wonder his music has grown in popularity over the years.

Courtenay won the Jimmy Dean True Value Country Showdown, was nominated several times for the Georgia Music Award, and was voted Savannah’s Best Country Act three years in a row. His growing popularity in the last few years has also landed Courtenay opening gigs for artists like Blake Shelton, Mark Chesnutt, Joe Nichols and Lee Greenwood.

As the son of a pianist who performed constantly throughout his childhood, Courtenay was exposed to the stage at an early age. Some would even say he was born for it. He and his brother grew up watching their father play shows, but oddly enough, Courtenay never expected to make a living as a musician. “I always played, but I never thought, ‘Hey, I’ll do this for a living full time,” he recalls. “You can’t do that! What are you, crazy?” He laughs at the thought.

He strums his guitar while he tells his story. Courtenay grew up in Savannah and attended Benedictine Military School, but unlike his peers, he didn’t really know what he wanted to do after high school. “I was just following protocol,” he says of going to college and choosing a career.

He sold advertising and then got into real estate and the mortgage business after college, but his passion was always on the stage. “When I was in the mortgage business, the lady in the office told me that I needed to quit playing [shows] and go to open houses,” recalls Courtenay.

What did Courtenay do after that? He walked right out of his office job and never looked back. And while walking away from a steady job to pursue a career in music has proven quite lucrative for Courtenay, he says it was one of the scariest decisions he has ever made. “I just quit and dove in,” he says. “And it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

Since he started performing professionally, he has toured both locally and nationally, traveling across the country to promote and share his music. The Chuck Courtenay Band puts on quite a show. He plays with varying seasoned musicians, and together, they create a fun and energetic atmosphere at their performances.

His biggest musical influences are James Taylor, Jackson Brown, Merle Haggard, and his favorite artist, Waylon Jennings. His two records on iTunes showcase Courtenay’s deep southern voice with the timeless memes reminiscent of his country idols.

He recently met and opened for Shooter Jennings, which was definitely one of the highlights of his career. To say Courtenay is a fan of Waylon Jennings would be an understatement. He named his second child after the legendary performer. “One of the coolest things was [opening for] Shooter Jennings, because I’m such a huge fan of his dad’s,” he says. www.PoolerMagazine.com | March/April 2015

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For more information about Chuck Courtenay and The Chuck Courntenay Band, visit chuckband.com.

His songs are also available on iTunes.

In between national gigs and life on a tour bus, Courtenay still hustles to have a full schedule. When he’s not on the road or in Nashville, he usually stays booked five nights a week.

A good work ethic is crucial in the music business, and Chuck Courtenay has a good reputation for staying busy and staying focused. “The biggest challenge is staying booked and staying relevant,” he explains. “I aggressively look out and make sure I’m full. Every day I get up and work on booking festivals, shopping management, and shopping sponsors.”

While he loves what he does for a living, Courtenay understands that the music business is a business like any other. “If you don’t treat it like a business, you won’t succeed,” he says. “I’ve been blessed, but I’ve also worked my ass off.”

And even though he is a successful musician in his own right, Courtenay still wants more from his career. “I’m not done yet,” he says. “It’s like I keep clawing up this ladder.”

His goal is to be a nationally recognized artist, which is no easy feat. National airplay is hard to achieve for any musician, but it’s a challenge that Courtenay plans to take head on. “We’ve just got to take what we do now and make it a little bigger,” he says, casually strumming his guitar.

His music video for “The Good Side of This Bar” has nearly half a million views on the internet, and yet, Courtenay is not complacent with his success. Satisfaction doesn’t come easy. “I’m not happy just sitting here playing at City Market,” he says. “Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but I think my best record, my best material—everything from Chuck Courtenay is still yet to come.”

Staying true to himself and to his authentic style is important to Courtenay. “I think [the fans] like that I stick to traditional country music and stick to my roots,” he explains. Currently, a lot of country music contains elements of pop and hip hop, but Courtenay refuses to deviate from his traditional country style.”

You don’t see any ‘bro country’ in my albums or in my shows,” he says. “It’s just not me.”

As country music keeps changing to meet the demands of

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popular culture, Courtenay understands that his type of traditional country music may not win him popularity in the mainstream.

But his country roots run deep. “I don’t know that what I’m doing will fit on today’s country radio,” he says. “And that’s okay.” He refuses to compromise his musical integrity just to get air time.

Courtenay’s biggest goal is to finish his new record this year.

He plans to release his new album of original music and get the national recognition he has worked so tirelessly to achieve. “I’m just going to do my music, and it’s going to work,” he says of his next record. “We’ve got a good fan base and a good following.

We’ve just got to keep giving them good music.”

Not many people make a living doing something they love, but Courtenay is now living the life that he once thought was impossible. He is a professional musician making a living on stage, but he isn’t content just to survive; Courtenay wants to go all the way.

“I’m happy,” he says. “I’m just never content. I’m always looking for the next adventure in my career, so I stay focused, driven and hungry.”

He remains extremely grateful to local businesses and supporters of his music. Carey Hilliard’s, Wild Wing Cafe at City Market, Gulfstream, Driftaway Cafe, Capital A Productions, Live Oak Restaurant Corporation, and many others have supported Courtenay over the years, and he takes a moment to thank them as well as his fans. “I’d like to thank everyone who buys our records and comes out to see us.”

Courtenay also thanks his family for allowing him to do the job he loves, even though it comes at a high price. Between local gigs he plays five nights a week and traveling to Nashville every six weeks, life gets chaotic at times. “I’ve got a very patient, loving wife and a good family,” he says.

Chuck Courtenay is about as grounded as one can be in the music industry. He works as hard as he plays, and he won’t stop until he makes it to the top. “I’m doing what I set out to do,” he says. “I provide for my family and make a nice living playing music, but I feel like the best of me is still yet to come.” His fans hope so too.

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The Sound of Music “I don’t need to impress anybody unless their impressed with what I have to say about God through my songs.”

- Atlas Gordon • Story by KATRICE WILLIAMS Photos by KATIE CONAWAY •

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tlas Gordon definitely has an ear for good music, largely because he is a noteworthy singer and songwriter himself. Atlas, who resides in Pooler with his family, is originally from Beaumont, Texas, where he has been writing songs since about 8th grade.

Atlas remembers his first music group—Unique Harmoney.

Yes, that’s harmony with an “e.” He laughs after telling that he and the other young members misspelled the name at the time.

However, they thought it was catchy enough to hold on to. Atlas choreographed many of the dance moves for the group. In fact, he mentions being pulled on stage to dance at a concert featuring MC Hammer, a prevalent R&B artist in the early 1990’s. He even recalls some of the attitudes and actions of some of his fellow classmates afterwards. He states, “I got beat up by my classmates because they were jealous because their girlfriends were asking me for my autograph.” Thereafter, Unique Harmoney was given an opportunity to sing for the popular 90’s a cappella group, Boyz II Men, who were blown away by Unique Harmoney’s melodious sound and undeniable talent. In time, Unique Harmoney dismantled, and Atlas pursued other endeavors, namely being a soloist—more specifically a solo, hip-hop artist.

Interestingly enough, in 2002, during a vacation in Harlem with his wife, Brandee, Atlas sat his sight towards the Apollo Theatre. One evening, after waiting for a long time in a very long line in front of the Apollo Theatre, Atlas was approached by an Apollo Talent Scout who asked him if he’d like to audition to show off his talent…and show off he did! He performed one of the first songs that he had written—“Hot Like Fire.”

Thereafter, he was asked if he would like to be a future contestant on the Apollo, which has long been known to be one of the toughest crowds in the country to win over. Atlas gratefully accepted the invitation, saying, “Sure, I’d like to do the Apollo.”

Around 2003, Atlas travelled back to New York. He took about 30 CD’s of songs that he’d written and gave copies to several record labels and popular music professionals, including Violator Records and Hot 97.5. Over time, he fervently pursued a major record deal. Encompassing both a positive attitude and high level of enthusiasm, Atlas remained focused and committed to accomplishing his goals. Furthermore, in 2003, he was called to return to New York to perform for the Apollo Theatre.

After performing a song that he had written, Atlas received 4th place. He was the only contestant to perform an original piece of music…now that’s talent! That’s quite impressive, especially for a performance at the Apollo Theatre. Regarding this feat, he exclaims, “That was a great accomplishment.”

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Though Atlas continued to be motivated about his music endeavors, he also exemplified an impressive work ethic. Back at home in Texas, he maintained a career working in off-shore oil rigs. Time passed and professional opportunities were presented to Atlas’ wife, Brandee, allowing the couple to relocate to Chatham County. Atlas later decided to pursue entrepreneurial interests; he decided to become an independent contractor for Yellow Cab, also known as Cat Freedom Transportation. His transportation service actually provides dependable, quality service to both business and non-business customers. Moreover, it provides transportation for customers with special needs and those with certain medical conditions. It’s obvious that Atlas truly enjoys what he does. When asked of other things, aside from music, that he has a real interest in, he declares, “What I love is picking up the people that have these handicaps, because I know I’m helping someone who appreciates it and needs my help way more than anybody else.” He goes on to say, “We have these great conversations; it’s just awesome!” What a truly rewarding career!

As Atlas began to grow his business, he longed to find a church home for his own spiritual growth. The idea of “church” was surely not a foreign one to Atlas, who asserts, “I grew up in the church.” It has, for some time, been a significant part of his life. Atlas and his family had involvement with various ministries. He speaks very fondly of one in particular—Jonesville Baptist Church, where he greatly enjoyed the service and fellowship.

It was obvious to Atlas that his life was beginning to change— his views, priorities and interests. It was transforming before his very eyes; he knew that he had a higher, more significant calling.

He remembers his thoughts at the time, stating, “Alright, I’m not going back to doing worldly music anymore; I’m going to write songs for the Lord.” He then adds, “There’s enough people writing songs about shak’in it and whatever else.” Atlas knew who should really get all of his worship and praise.

He began to desire to glorify God through his songs, so he decided to write gospel-rap. He wrote several songs and performed them at churches that he and his family visited. Some songs that he wrote and sang included, “Gotta pray,” “Cry no more” and “Never.” He discusses his thoughts concerning “Gotta Pray,” noting that “The Bible says that we should pray without ceasing and to acknowledge God in all that you do.” Atlas goes on to mention that “Cry no more” was actually sung by his three nieces who were only six, seven and eight at the time! Additionally, he says that “Never” is one of his most controversial songs because it discusses the issue of “Christian back-sliding.”

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“I don’t think I’m all that; I just think God has given me a lot of favor and grace.”

daughter, Katelyn, and son, Atlas III, sang it with him.

Atlas and his family did eventually find a church home--Grace is Sufficient Fellowship Ministries. He performed several of his songs before the congregation. His church family quickly noticed his tremendous musical talent. In fact, he even performed an original piece called “Caskets,” which had been written in memory of a younger brother who drowned many years earlier. He also performed the song at a friend’s funeral. The audience was in awe, while many knew that he could reach many people, including our youth, through his music.

If that’s not enough, several years ago, Atlas actually wrote a song for President Obama, “Time for Change.” He recruited the talents of another former Unique Harmoney member to sing some of the lyrics. After the completion of the song, Atlas remembers thinking, “I should do something with this song.” He, however, recalls a huge coincidence that took place thereafter. He actually picked up Michelle Obama’s flight crew in his cab one day;

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they were going to The Lady and Sons Restaurant prior to flying back to D.C.! He knew that he had an enormous opportunity, so he gave the crew several CD copies of “Time for Change” and asked them to pass it on to the President and First Lady. However, Atlas could not be certain that a CD had been passed along, so he mailed one to the White House himself. After some time passed, Atlas received a letter of appreciation from President Obama who felt that he exemplified the spirit of America. He also encouraged Atlas to never give up on his dreams. Over time, Atlas performed the song at several different venues, including Armstrong Atlantic State University and on the radio station 94.1 The Beat.

Atlas currently has another song on the way, “No Greater Way,” which sends a heartfelt message to “glorify God in the highest way by saying Hallelujah.” He believes that it will be a huge success. He is inspired by several gospel artists, including Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Winans, Rance Allen and Shirley Caesar.

Atlas Gordon is a truly dedicated, determined and driven individual, which are only a few of the admirable qualities that he possesses. Comparing his present life as gospel-rap artist to his past music career, he admits, “I can say that the songs I write now, I do love way more than the songs I wrote in the past.” He goes on to state, “I’m doing it for the love of it.” Exhibiting utter selflessness, he says that he wants his audience to “forget the messenger; hear the message.” His goal is for all of his music to glorify God. About the opinion of others, he comments, “I don’t need to impress anybody unless they’re impressed with what I have to say about God through my songs.” Speaking of his current position and tremendous amount of accomplishments, he remarks, “I don’t think I’m all that; I just think God has given me a lot of favor and grace.”

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he late, great Dr. Seuss said it best when he declared, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Any extraordinarily talented individual will often find it inherently difficult to view mediocrity as an acceptable outlook on life. Why would one long to conform to the norm if they radiate undeniable talent and limitless potential? Zach Elton, a 17-year-old junior at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, is a young man who truly exemplifies this idea.

Zach is a drama student who is surely no stranger to the stage. Actually, Zach has been performing since 6th grade! He recalls attending the comic opera, Pirates of Penzance, in 5th grade; he was thrilled with the performance and thought, “Hey, I wanna do that next year.” He surely did just that. Furthermore, over the past several years, Zach has built quite an impressive resume, performing in about 13 shows since he began. Some of his works include: High School Musical 2 which was actually his very first performance, Seussical—a musical in which he played “The Grinch “ and Pe-

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ter Pan Jr.—he starred as “Mr. Smee.”

Zach says that his role as Mr. Smee is his favorite performance yet. Regarding the role he states, “He’s such an iconic and comedic character.”

Zach exhibits a tremendous work ethic while also maintaining a consistent balance of his schedule. He is obviously a full-time student, but for upcoming shows, he rehearses about eight hours per week at school and four hours on Saturdays. He is very serious about his performances, and his roles are very important to him. Zach prepares for his auditions and rehearsals in various ways. He often watches the animated movies relevant to his performances, views YouTube videos about them and reads sample scripts to get a good feel for things. When asked about practicing to be a particular character, he responds, “It’s just connecting with the character…just to put yourself in that position.”

Zach knows that there is definitely no “I” in team, especially in drama. It is a collaborative effort in which individuals are there to dedicate themselves toward being their very best but also help their fellow performers to be great as well; this is for the good of the entire

production. Relating to this, Zach points out, “If they’re all committed to doing their character, you get more commitment to your character.” He further adds, “The way the scripts are set up…all the parts work together.”

Zach is currently preparing for an upcoming production—Beauty and the Beast. Unsurprising to most, Zach’s stellar performance landed him the part of The Beast…how exciting! He comments, “This is the part that I wanted.” Zach has been rehearsing and preparing for this part for quite a while.

Tryouts for the show included individuals being asked to learn a song to sing, perform a dance, and read dialogues together. Zach mentions that his favorite part of the show is the part in which he sings the song, “If I can’t love her.” He remarks, “It’s the first time you see an emotional connection with the Beast.”

He adds, “It’s a really powerful song; I just love the song.” It’s utterly obvious that this young man has a great amount of appreciation and respect for what he does.

While noticing all of Zach’s exceptional talents, including his remarkable performances, it’s interesting to note that he is actually relatively quiet and

shy off-stage. Nonetheless, he asserts, “When I get on stage in character, I can do whatever you tell me to do.” Now that’s talent! It’s also necessary to note that Zach possesses several other admirable character traits; he comes across as a kind, respectful and humble young man. It’s imperative to know that what’s inside will always shine forth in a true star.

Zach stays busy. He obviously loves drama. In addition to his normal drama class, he’s also in the theatre production class, which covers more of a behind-thescenes look at the production, including props and other elements of the set. Zach also devotes time to volunteer in the community, being an active member of the Key Club. Additionally, he finds time to enjoy

watching the talents of other performers.

He speaks of one of his favorite on-stage shows, Next to Normal, a Broadway Musical where Alice Ripley renders a memorable performance, starring as a mother who struggles to overcome many serious adversities affecting her family. Furthermore, Zach is confident that his favorite performer is presently Idina Menzel who www.PoolerMagazine.com | March/April 2015

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Zach’s performances in Seussical—a musical in which he played “The Grinch “ and Peter Pan Jr.—he starred as “Mr. Smee.”

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stars in the musical comedy, Frozen, as “Elsa” and also sings its hit song, “Let It Go.” Zach, with a significant amount of pride and gratitude, mentions the source of his inspiration—his family. He speaks highly of his mom--Rhonda, his dad--Hugh, and his big brother--Marc, saying, “They support me in whatever I do; they play a big role in my life.” He also speaks of the great deal of respect he has for his drama director, Ms. Donna Stembridge. Zach emphasizes, “She is amazing.” He goes on to say, “Whenever I need something, she’ll help me out; she’ll point me in the right direction.” He also mentions the noteworthy accomplishments of her daughter, Emily, a former Savannah Christian Preparatory School student who’s currently involved in theatre and drama at Kennesaw State University. Zach admires the great amount of success that she has experienced; he reasons, “She came from the same place as me, so why can’t I do the same thing as her?” He further admits, “When I start to doubt myself, I see her posts about all the shows she does in Atlanta.”

Zach plans to pursue a successful and exciting career in drama.

He mentions interest in both Kennesaw State University and University of Central Florida. He comments about his future stating, “I want to work as a performer for Walt Disney.” That is totally within reach for this talented young man. There’s no doubt that he has a great amount of options open to him.

Zach also has some notable words of wisdom for young people everywhere. He says, “Be yourself, and don’t let other people drag you down.” He then states, “I think you should do whatever you love.” It is apparent that Zach is certainly doing just what he loves.

Zach will continue to follow his dreams and strive for excellence in his endeavors. It’s a definite reality for this young man that not even the sky is the limit!

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here’s nothing quite as satisfying as seeing hard work pay off. Just ask Pooler native Brandi Mills, whose coaching skills and continuous dedication have earned her numerous victories, the highest respect and admiration from her players and a reputation for giving back to the community. Born and raised in a family that encouraged participation in sports, Brandi has never been a stranger to commitment and hard work. From the age of 5 she became involved with various recreational departments, and continues to play softball even now on a recreational team with her brother. She is quick to credit her family with being her support system – stating her dad is her number one supporter who is always at her games.

Brandi Mills didn’t always know she wanted to coach sports as a career. After graduating from Calvary Day School in 1998, she entered Armstrong Atlantic State University as a physical therapy major and later changed to early childhood education. She ultimately chose health and physical education because she felt it combined the two things she loved the most, kids and sports.

After Brandi graduated from AASU with a degree in health and physical education, she went on to obtain her master’s degree from Georgia Southern University and began her teaching career at West Chatham Middle School in Pooler. Being that she taught at one of the middle schools that transition its students to New Hampstead High School, Coach Brandi Mills is able to recognize many of the faces she currently instructs. Though she may recognize quite a few of the students, a vast majority will unquestionably recognize her. With such deep roots in the community, Coach Mills has a positive reputation that often precedes her.

As head coach for the girls’ basketball and softball teams and assistant coach for the boys’ baseball team at New Hampstead High School, Coach Mills is definitely a passionate physical education instructor who appears to never slow down – energetically and endlessly giving of herself. When she isn’t teaching full-time at the high school or working part-time at Pooler Recreation Department, you’ll find Coach Brandi Mills donating her time to practicing with the athletes in her high school program and volunteer coaching at Pooler Rec as well. Though she works with her players during off-seasons and continues coaching throughout the summer without pay, she’ll tell you it’s all worth it because she loves what she does.

Brandi said she adamantly believes that, “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” A simple saying that teaches what she believes is an essential element to victory in any competitive sport – how hard a player hustles. “It doesn’t matter how talented the team you’re playing is as long as you out-work them, you know,” she explained, “They could be the most talented but laziest team, so as long as you out-work them there’s always a chance you can win.” It’s a principle she’s used to motivate her players and encourage teamwork – and it’s working. In the three

years that New Hampstead High School has been open, Coach Mills has taken her girls’ basketball team from winning only four games their first year to competing in the State Playoffs this year, a distinction known to only 32 Georgia teams in the 4A division.

“One thing I did realize on this trip to State,” Coach Mills says, “is how important this team is to me . . .” She adds that the 20142015 Lady Phoenix Basketball Team is a phenomenal group of ladies who will be missed, and that even though she’s only losing three seniors at the end of the year, the group as a whole will never be replaced. “You can’t coach hustle and heart and that is something each of my players have, and I want to thank them for that,” she stated.

As she downshifts, assuming the role of recreation department coach, Brandi Mills continues to bring her motivational spirit to the table. Though her coaching angle changes slightly to provide the opportunity for each child to learn and enjoy time playing the sport, she maintains that her coaching style is quite similar for both. “I love teaching little kids – just the fundamentals of the game and watching them learn,” Brandi said as she spoke of her volunteer coaching role with Pooler Rec. She originally started volunteering as a way to spend time with her niece and nephew, and in doing so she’s watched the teams grow up together. As the coach of the 12U Pooler Packers Rec Basketball Team, Brandi proudly stated, “Our 12 and under girls basketball team that I coached last year came in fourth in the State, and it was their first year in 12 and under.” She went on to say they also beat two boys’ 12U all-star teams from outside of the Pooler area, a very proud moment for the girls. Brandi Mills has also coached t-ball and varying ages of softball and basketball (including 6U coed basketball this past season) for the Pooler Recreation Department.

Undoubtedly, Coach Brandi Mills is a competitive, motivational and passionate force to recon with. She makes no secret of her desires to steadily propel her players to reach and exceed their goals. Her determination is made obvious by her dedication and the success of the teams she’s coached. What is less obvious is the family that develops as a result of years playing with the same athletes, and how the team becomes a single fluid unit that only plays its best when each player is giving their best. It’s a fact Brandi says she knows all to well thanks to her Lady Phoenix Basketball Team, and she is proud that her team has stuck with her through the obstacles they’ve faced as a new team starting a new high school program from scratch. Through the disappointment of losing by a single point in overtime, to the overwhelming joy of sweet, sweet victory, Coach Mills says she knows she’s done something right because of the heart and soul each player puts into their hustle.

If they can accomplish that, then, like their amazing and inspirational coach, Brandi Mills, their dedication will certainly inspire their achievements.

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Pooler Reunion was held at the Mighty Eight Air Force Museum on October 25, 2003. Pooler’s first and only book, Growing Up In Pooler, was released during that reunion. Author Bill J. South was on hand to autograph copies of the new book, which required extensive research by South, Co-Author Nat Alderman, and members of the Pooler Reunion Committee. The book was an instant success.

Most of the 500 first edition copies were sold that night. The remaining copies were sold early in 2004 at Deli Keeble’s Terrayne’s Station Boutique on Highway 80 in Pooler.

Growing Up In Pooler, a 494 page hardcover edition with over 500 photos, originally sold for $29.95. Fast forward to the beginning of 2014: when the author was online shopping on Amazon.com, he spotted a copy of the book in new condition, an unprecedented feat, advertised at an asking price of $299.95, later reduced to $249.95. During the middle of 2014, another copy of the book appeared on eBay for $100.00 in East Aurora, New York.

A couple of months later, another book appeared on eBay with an asking price of $50.00 in Orange Park, Florida. South realized that Pooler’s book had become a collector’s item, so he did what any proud author would do; he engaged in a buyback and bought the cheaper copy. After thinking about how valuable his book might eventually become, he then bought the $100 copy. During January of 2015, South spotted yet another copy of his book in Redhill (Surrey), UK, near London. That book sold quickly and the ad disappeared.

The idea of writing a book about Pooler was conceived during a Pooler Reunion held in 2000. Sometime during the late 1990’s, Richard South, a California school teacher, who is Bill South’s youngest son, urged his dad to wirte an account of his growing up days in Pooler. From that suggestion, Bill spent many months putting together a 55 page soft cover booklet, entitled Growing

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Up In Pooler intended only for family use. A few Pooler friends heard about the project and asked for copies. During the 2000 reunion, Nat Alderman, a longtime buddy of Bill South, heard about the family project and asked for a copy. After reading those memories, he called Bill South and said, “This is terrific, this needs to be made into a larger professional hardcover book and made available to Pooler citizens. Bill South agreed, and he and Alderman went to work laying out a master plan for historical research and collection of growing up memories from their friends.

Over the next three years, the project evolved and was published in 2003.

Bill South and his wife, Lilliam Armstrong, formed GeeChee Publishing Co. as a nonprofit venture to publish and market the new book. Their company, which had its roots in Pooler (where the South’s had a second home) is based in Florence, SC where they live. Later, when the idea of a city wide Pooler Centennial celebration began, Bill South was asked by the Chamber of Commerce to prepare a filmed documentary in observance of that historic event, so the South’s formed another nonprofit company.

GeeChee Productions, to produce a two-disc boxed DVD set: entitled Pooler Then and Now and Glimpse of Old Pooler, released in 2007. These Pooler projects have been a labor of love for the South family and they have provided all the funding for these community-service projects. The GeeChee companies have no paid employees and all work is done by volunteers.

When the book writing process started, Bill South and Nat Alderman had a lot of help in researching property deeds, church records and verifying factual information for the book. Thelma Winter spent many months poring over Town of Pooler records and old town council minutes, before submitting her material for the book. Johnny Dowd and his wife Lucille hosted meetings at their Pooler home, where many old timers met to discuss local

history and growing up memories. The Dowd’s daughter, Angela Coleman, acted as a recording secretary to create meticulous minutes from those sesions. Sandy Roach and Betsy Mullins DeFilippis did research and gathered material for the book. Kathleen Wingate Conaway provided invaluable help with maintenace of an address data base and submission of old Pooler photos from her vast collection. Conaway, Betsy DeFlippis and Johnny Dowd are now deceased.

June (Hardy) Gold spent countless hours doing research on old Pooler social and garden club activities. She provided archival (October 1938) copies of the American Home magazine for the book project. That magazine was the forerunner of the Ladies Home Journal. June passed away in 2014.

Another book contributor was Tommy Shearouse, whose family still operates the oldest continuous business (Shearouse Lumber Co) in Pooler. That sawmill was started by Tommy’s grandfather, Nesbit Barlow Shearouse before World War 1. When the war ended, Tommy’s father, Donald Nesbit Shearouse, returned home from France to find that business closed. After living in Florida, Donald Shearouse returned to Georgia and formed Shearouse Lumber Co. in Effingham County in 1926 and later moved it to Bloomingdale. In 1929, he again moved the sawmill to Pooler.

In July 1957, Donald Shearouse sold that business to two of his three sons; Tommy and Jack, the longtime mayor of Pooler. Jack passed away in 2002. Tommy was instrumental in establishment of the West Chatham Library and West Chatham YMCA in Pooler and also worked hard for most of his life to preserve the history and integrity of the Ogeechee Canal locks. Tommy passed away in 2014.

Brothers Louis (Emory) and Guerry Roberts also spent considerable time helping with the book. They were both very active in church and community affairs during Pooler’s early history. Their mother Laura K. Roberts was appointed Pooler postmistress in 1937. Emory has a long career at Hercules Powder Co. and still lives in Pooler. Guerry was a highly-skilled machinist at Union Bag and Paper Corp. before retiring. He passed away in 2013.

During Pooler’s yesteryear, most of the teen social activities revolved around the old Pooler School on Rogers Street. Mrs. Virginia Smith lived across the street and held the unofficial title of teen social director. Kids were comfortable just hanging out at her home and the parents knew their offpsinrg were safe there.

Mrs. Smith’s memories and recollection of early local history filled many pages in the Pooler book. She passed away in 2011 at the age of 96. Her sons, Tommy and Wendell, and Wendell’s wife Marcia, provided countless memories and old photographs of sporting and social events in old Pooler. Alan Ethel, who lived next door to the school, always seemed to have his finger on the pulse of everything comical that happened in town. He might not have been responsible for all those things, but he certainly knew all the details and his stories provided much humor for Pooler’s book. He passed away in 2010.

Most of the Pooler men, who worked on the book project, were born during the Great Depression. Those men, who are now in their 80s, are still in good health and are actively involved in running a business or regularly pursuing a daily schedule in public service or charitable causes. After high school, Nat Alderman entered college at Georgia Tech and left after two years. As was the case with everyone in this age group, Alderman faced a military obligation because of the police action in the Korean War. So, he enlisted in the Army and had an interesting and rewarding career.

He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. and Combat awards for Valor and Meritorious service during his long 30 year careeer. He retired in 1982 as a full Colonel. He then started the SACA Company, a consulting/advisory firm to various defense-industry companies.

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Alderman is now retired and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife Jan. Rex Kent, who moved to Pooler in 1947, attended Savannah High School along with most of his Pooler buddies. He enrolled in the ROTC program and was promoted to Commandant of Cadets in 1949 with the rank of Lt. Col. After high school, he enrolled in Georgia Tech under the co-op program and spent every other quarter working at Savannah Electric and Power Co. Upon graduation from Tech as an Industrial Engineer in 1955, he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Army Signal Corps and received delayed orders to report for active duty in November of 1957. During that period, he worked for Halliburton for two years on oil rigs in Louisiana. After serving his active duty tour at Fort Monmoith, NJ, he then transferred to the 133rd Signal Company at Fort Gordon, where he met his future wife. Upon leaving the Army, Rex returned to Halliburton but quickly decided that marriage and oil rigs were not a compatible combination. He then returned to Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins where he had a long and rewarding 29 year government career as an industrial Engineer.

He now lives in Warner Robins with his wife Vern Parler.

Marvin Ewing moved to Pooler in 1945 from Chester, South Carolina. He was related to the Roach family who had deep roots in Pooler. Marvin was very active in youth activities in Pooler and attended Pooler School, Chatham Jr. High and Savannah High School, graduating in 1951. He enrolled at Georgia Tech for a short time. Knowing that he had a military obligation, he applied for and was accepted into the Air Force Cadet Training Program for Navigators. After his Air Force career, he enrolled at Georgia Tech and graduated with an engineering degree. His next career move was to start an elevator company in the Florida Panhandle.

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ment. That new found status did not last long. Marvin later rejoined the family business as director of maintenance and stays very busy supervising crews in their maintenance department.

Bill South spends his days working to improve his community at The Country Club of South Carolina in Florence County. He and his wife Lillian enjoy the quiet life, but they stay extremely busy with GeeChee company projects. In 2012, they produced an historical documentary about Hyde County in Eastern North Carolina, where Lillian grew up. She is a direct descendant of the famous Baum family, who were early settlers in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina. In recent years, Bill South has been very active in the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame in St. Marys. Last year, the Radio Hall of Fame Museum was established and Bill South is a founding charter patron.

Bill South’s latest venture is to sponsor his longtime friend, movie actor Bob Noble, for induction into a Career Achievement Award in the Radio Hall of Fame. Bob Noble has his career beginnings in Savannah and is mentioned on Page 171 of Growing Up In Pooler. He and Bill South were fellow band members in Savannah High School Band in the mid to late 40s and they were both bitten by the radio bug early in life. Bob was the PA announcer at Savannah High and landed jobs in Savannah radio during his high school days, at WCCP (1450kc) and WDAR (1400kc). After high school, Bob enrolled in pre-dentistry at Emory University and landed a job at clear-channel 50,000 watt powerhouse WSB Radio (750kc) in Atlanta. Bob later decided that dentistry was not his thing so he left Emory to concentrate on his radio career. Bill South finally broke into radio and became a popular personality during the 60s at WMBK (1301kc) in West Point. Bob Noble returned to Savannah in 1954 as News Director at WTOC-TV when that station first went on the air. Bob was also the on-air news anchor and weatherman. He recently remakred that his tools were a green chalkboard and a piece of yellow chalk. When a Hollywood movie crew came to Savannah in 1962 to film Cape Fear with Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum, they advertised for local talent to audition for bit parts. Bob audtitoned and got a part in the movie. Later, he received a call from Hollywood producer telling him that they had another movie role for him, so he and his wife Marie packed up the car and departed for LA with their two children, Steve and Robin.

While in LA, Bob worked with Disney and knew that they planned to open Disney World in Florida. So in 1971 Bob, and his family moved back east to Orlando, where he was hired to anchor “Eyewitness News” at six and eleven pm on WFTV. Bob continued his voice-over work with Disney and then started his own voice-over talent agency in Orlando while continuing to star in television, live theatre and movies. One of his more recent movies is Gone Fishing with Danny Glover and Joe Pesci. Bob is excited about being nominated for induction into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. He and Bill South eagerly await the outcome of statewide member voting with results announced at the Annual Induction Ceremony at the Strand Theatre in Marietta later this year.

So, what’s ahead for Pooler’s book? Will it become a digital edition or will there be a 2nd edition printing? Bill South is leaning toward another print edition and feels strongly about the fact that the book belongs on the coffee table, where it can be picked up and read, then picked up again and again and reread numerous times. Jeremy P. South, the executive vice president of the GeeChee companies, is pondering that thought.

Right now, he’s pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy while teaching English at UNC/Greensboro.

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azz hands and a cheerful, “Because there’s no business like toe business,” is what you’ll get when you ask an energetic Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Putnam of Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists why she’s chosen to practice Podiatry. Nestled in the heart of Pooler at 114 Canal Street (suite 703), you’ll find the warm and inviting space that Dr. Putnam calls her office – a space overflowing with personality and charm. With a coffee station and water dispenser greeting you upon arrival, followed closely by comfortable seating and entertainment from the TV or a magazine of your choice, you almost forget to check in for your appointment! No worries there though, Dr. Libby Putnam and her friendly staff will help any way they can to insure each individual patient has a positive experience, an endeavor I witnessed first hand while visiting recently.

As I chatted with Dr. Putnam, I inquired as to what would motivate an animated and spirited young woman to become a Podiatrist – what really sparked her initial interest in feet?

She chuckled and said, “No one ever gives you a pamphlet about Podiatry [in college].” She reminisced that originally she’d wanted to be a high school science teacher; later finding her interests leaned more toward medical school.

She recalled learning of her mother’s Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, and elaborated on her reconstructive Podiatric surgeries, which put Podiatry on the map for her. Seeing her mother’s struggles taught her, “When your feet hurt, everything hurts.” It was a lesson that resonated with her, and it was one of many reasons she ultimately chose Podiatry.

In 2009, Dr. Putnam traveled back to the San

Francisco Bay Area, her home, to complete a residency with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System after graduating from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Her time spent in residency there afforded her a wealth of knowledge and experience that has proven beneficial to her practice with Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists today, especially since she’s relocated to Pooler, where military presence is abundant.

As Dr. Putnam gladly explained the many different aspects of Podiatry and how such pertained to her personal practice, she proudly disclosed that the suite adjacent to her own, also owned by Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists, would soon be occupied by their on-staff physical therapist, Mike Parsons; making treatment and recovery a painless process for patients in Pooler. Dr. Putnam further encouraged that patients who take a proactive approach to healthcare, viewing the health of their feet as a maintenance worthy obligation as opposed to a form of nonurgent care, are more likely to experience

less complications involving their lower extremities. She also offered the following advice as a way to avoid unnecessary pain and added costs, “Come in before it gets out of control. It’s always easier to nip a potential problem in the bud.” For diabetic patients, those Dr. Putnam fondly refers to as her VIPs, she advises to never secondguess bad feelings about a situation and never, ever wait an extended period of time before seeking medical attention, because a diabetic’s window of opportunity for successful treatment is extremely small. It’s simply better to be safe than sorry.

As we neared the end of our chat, Dr. Putnam took me on a tour of her office building. She eagerly shared her plans for each exam room and allowed me to see her own personal vibrant and brilliant artwork, which thoughtfully adorned the walls of each room to compliment its purpose.

She’d even prepared a Pediatric room, brightened by canvases depicting different Disney characters that she, herself, had painted as well! Astoundingly, with all she

ambitiously undertakes and successfully completes, Dr. Putnam still finds the time to pursue hobbies like painting, science fiction movies, attending Comic-Con and even dancing Hula. Moreover, she also volunteers, raising money for causes close to her heart. Dr. Putnam is undeniably passionate, caring, vivid and spirited. She is devoted to bettering her community by providing the ultimate in Podiatric care and even going beyond what is expected to ensure the well-being of her patients. Dr. Libby Putnam’s practice with Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists is unquestionably a necessary step in the right direction for the city of Pooler, because she does quite the “toe”-riffic job! (Pun completely intended.)

If you’d like to get more information about Dr. Libby Putnam and Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists, or if you’d simply like to set up an appointment to see Dr. Putnam, she’d be more than happy to oblige. Contact her staff in Pooler at (912) 988-3323.

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“Children don’t hate math. They do hate being confused and intimidated by math. With understanding comes passion, and with passion comes growth – a treasure is unlocked.”

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athnasium is a math learning center, where math is taught in a way that makes sense. The Mathnasium Method helps kids learn math in a way they understand it and enhances their love of life.

And, now, we have this service at our fingertips. Aileen Clarkson has just opened her fourth franchise, Mathnasium of Pooler.

Her other locations are in Savannah, Whitemarsh Island and Bluffton, SC. Aileen compares coming to her new learning center like going to a gym. But instead of pumping up their muscles, her young clients are intent on beefing up their brains — by honing their skills in mathematics and acquiring what Aileen calls “number sense.”

Her Mathnasium franchise, located between Publix and Seasons of Japan on Pooler Parkway, serves kindergarten through 12thgraders in an after-school setting conducive to making math understandable and enjoyable.

“Children don’t hate math,” said Aileen, a native of Scotland who holds an Honors Degree in Mathematics for Business Analysis from Glasgow College, “They hate being confused by math.

Once they start understanding it, they love it.”

In the process of promoting that understanding, Aileen starts by doing an assessment of a student’s abilities in math and de-

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termining any gaps in the student’s mathematical development.

Based on that, a learning plan is designed, and prescriptive work is assigned.

Mathnasium of Pooler takes pride in the attention they give their students, allowing individual instruction in a small-group setting with one teacher to no more than four students. The instructor explains math concepts, and the students respond by completing worksheets and playing math-related games.

“We use lots of games,” said Aileen, “and the worksheets are fun.” The instruction is aimed, she said, at “inspiring a love for math and numbers” with the goal of making the students “problem solvers” and “building confidence” in their mathematical abilities.

The Mathnasium Method isn’t a radical approach to learning; it’s intended, she said, to supplement what students are experiencing in the classroom and is “totally in line with the private and public school curriculum.”

Just like “going to a gym,” students attend Mathnasium at their own convenience. “You pay a set fee once a month and you have access to 3 hours of instruction per week. Sessions are drop-in, no appointments are necessary.” she says “so you can fit us in around your other activities”.

With hours from 2:30 to 7:00 pm Monday through Thursday, 10:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturdays and 12:00 to 3:00 on Sundays, Mathnasium makes it easy for their students to make time for their learning. “We encourage them to come three times a week for an hour or twice a week for 90 minues.” adds Aileen.

Their specially trained math instructors will teach your child how to understand math in an individual setting. This unique approach enables them to effectively explain math concepts well and lend a helping hand to every student. Their tutors foster a caring, encouraging environment that helps kids thrive and learn.

Mathnasium of Pooler also provides help to students preparing to take standardized tests such as SAT and ACT. Mathnasium instructors use a unique assessment process to determine (with great accuracy) exactly what each child knows and what they need to learn. Next, they design a customized learning plan for teaching the concepts the student needs to master. Next, the instructors check progress along the way to make sure kids truly understand and retain the concepts they have been taught. The results are amazing. Kids will see measurable changes in attitude, confidence and school progress.

The instructors will also set aside time to provide homework help. They will help kids understand their homework assignments so they feel better prepared to complete the work at school.

The Mathnasium program provides the foundation and support for students to succeed at each stage. Elementary school students build their math foundation, mastering computation and problem solving with whole and rational numbers, and understanding number sense. Mathnasium even makes learing times tables fun!

Students in middle school continue to build strong math foundation, mastering “the how and why” (algebra readiness), helping with homework, and filling in gaps needed for advanced classes.

And the high School students fill in their foundational gaps, addressing different levels of knowledge from Algebra through Calulus, helping with test preparation and assisting with homework.

Mathnaisum of Pooler’s goal is to enhance your child’s math skills, understanding of math concepts and overall school perfor-

mance. At the same time, they build confidence and help families see measurable progress. Their program provides consistency and flexibility.

Mathnasium of Pooler also offers summer programs, private tutoring and free consultation.

Aileen and her family, husband John and two sons, Conor and Calum, lived on Wilmington for a year in 2005 after they moved to Savannah from the British Isles so that John could work at Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. as a contract engineer.

After his stint here was finished, the Clarksons moved back to the Manchester area in England, but, as 2007 dawned, they had decided to return to Savannah. “We missed the climate,” said Aileen, “and we just liked the slower-paced lifestyle here. We didn’t think the kids would want to come back, but we sat down as a family, and it was a unanimous decision.”

In 2000, Aileen started teaching math at a learning center and then at a community college in England. She served as a substitute teacher at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington after the Clarksons returned here in June 2007.

According to Aileen, a change in John’s visa status in October 2009 prohibited her from working. But she could be allowed to start her own business. That led, in part, to her becoming a Mathnasium franchisee owner.

Her other motivation for opening her new business, of course, was her longtime love of math and her desire to foster that love in others.

Aileen researched education franchises for over two years and realized the Mathnasium method matched her own way of teaching perfectly. She is excited to bring Mathnasium to Pooler, and to partner with the local schools to build strong math students by “making math make sense”.

For more information on Mathnasium of Pooler and a schedule of fees, contact Aileen Clarkson at (912) 330-0666 or email her at pooler@mathnasium.com. Their website iswww.mathnasium. com.

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