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Welcome to 2021!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, AUGUSTA! I wonder what this year will bring us. 2020 felt

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This January, we want to take some time to focus on our health, your health, and Augusta’s health. We have put together an issue filled with healthy tips, tricks, and tools - from finding healthy choices anywhere, to workouts that will boost your regimen - that are sure to help in multiple areas of your life.

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Have fun checking in on friends. Maybe meeting up for a fitness class can be your

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new happy hour. Ask for your family’s support as you begin the search for a therapist for the first time. We're cheering you on!

Whatever the next step for you is, we want to be a part of it. Share your January goals with us on social media and check out some of the workout routines and recipes we’ve included in this month’s issue to get you started.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 All About Serving Helping those near and far

16 Get Fit Anywhere Kickstart and upgrade your fitness journey with Ana Christina and Ryan Bowers

18 Surrey Center Pharmacy A hidden treasure with a great story

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26 Build the Perfect Poke Bowl Try your hand at this adventurous dish

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Good Times

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MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN RECOGNIZED BY GOVERNOR Morris Museum of Art founder and chairman William S. Morris III has been named a recipient of the 2020 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities. Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, in partnership with the Georgia Council for the Arts and Georgia Humanities, presented the awards to all nine awardees on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

“The two most important things in life are, I think, family and community. That’s why my late wife Sissie and I founded the Morris Museum of Art. We’d reached a point in our lives when we had the means to do something of significance for Augusta, the place that is our home. It had an obvious need that we could address. So that’s what we did...I am as humbled by this recognition as I am grateful for it,” said Wiliam S. Morris III, founder of the Morris Museum of Art. “I’m honored to recognize the organizations and individuals whose efforts have preserved and enhanced our culture and stories to create a better Georgia,” said Governor Kemp.

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GIVING BACK

All About Serving THESE TWO LOCALS SHARE THEIR PASSION TO HELP THOSE NEAR AND FAR

HAVE YOU EVER HAD A CONVERSATION WITH SOMEONE AND COULD FEEL THEIR EXCITEMENT AND PASSION IN EVERY WORD? That’s exactly the feeling you get when talking with Kirk and Edie Kinson about their calling to minister to others. Their love for the Lord and for impacting people with His love shines through in every story, every memory. Ministry is their lifestyle, and their enthusiasm is contagious.

“Ministry has always been a big part of my life and of every fiber of my being. I can’t imagine doing life without it,” says Edie. “People think of ministry as just standing behind a pulpit. That can be part of it, but our ministry has always been outside the four walls of the church.”

In 2015, Kirk and Edie expanded their calling to help others by starting Freedom Ministries, a nonprofit outreach they founded through The Missionary Church International. Instead of being a starting point for Kirk and Edie, Freedom Ministries is a culmination of years of ministry that now allows them to have a greater impact in the community and even around the world.

“We ministered to people for years through a Bible study we had at our house,” explains Edie. “It grew until we had about 25 people.” Those numbers continued to grow until they needed a larger meeting space and eventually moved the Bible study to their business, All About Trucks and Autos.

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“We’ve had a consistent weekly men’s meeting for over 14 years,” adds Kirk. “We have 17 different c hurches represented, and I can safely say that we’ve had hundreds of men come through it, and they always knew it was a safe place for them to return. It’s been incredible.”

For Kirk and Edie, ministering to people reaches beyond a weekly Bible study. “You have to go back to the [Bible] where Paul was saying in Ephesians that we should live a life worthy of our calling,” says Edie. “That is what Kirk and I try to do. We want to help people; that is just who we are. It’s a natural part of us to help people who are in need.”

Through their ministry, Kirk and Edie met Michael J. Stephens, a man who also has a heart for helping others.

“Michael has, with his own hands, built a school in Tanzania, Africa,” says Kirk. Michael’s current vision encompasses building a forty-bed dormitory at Destino del Reino, an orphanage in Honduras run by Rhonda Jackson, author of “Because I Said Yes.” “The airport is about two hours away from the orphanage,” explains Kirk. “Right now, there’s really nowhere to stay on the property. Any missionaries who want to come and help out have to stay quite a ways off. This will give people who want to come in for a one- or two-week mission trip a place to stay while they are doing mission work. It will also house orphans whenever needed."

“Because he helps so many people and has such a heart for missions,” says Kirk, “we’re getting behind Michael in raising money for this dormitory.”

The fundraising structure is simple. The total cost of building the dormitory is $40,000. Since it’s a forty-bed facility, individuals, businesses, churches and small groups can sponsor a bed through a donation of $1,000. In honor of the donation, a plaque will be placed on each bed bearing the names of the sponsors.

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“A lot of people think, ‘I don’t want my name on a plaque,’ but the thing is, it’s not for them,” says Kirk. “For the missionaries who are staying at this dormitory while serving, and for the orphans who stay there because they may not have a place to sleep, when they look up and see a name, it makes it more personal - to know that this person cared enough to do that.”

The building of the dormitory will provide a physical resting place for orphans and missionaries while also providing jobs and economic stimulation for the local Honduran economy.

“It’s part of the mission that it’s not about us going down and doing the work,” says Kirk. “What we want to do is to give people jobs. The Honduran people are awesome at brick laying, block laying, cement and stucco work.” With those local skills in mind, the building design is being altered to something more conducive to the native workforce. “We’ve basically shifted a lot of what we were going to do,” says Kirk. “We were going to do wood beams, but we’ve got an engineer and architect trying to decide how we can do concrete pillars instead.”

The dormitory project, which is on track to be completed in the next six months, broke ground in November with the laying of the building’s foundation. Kirk, Edie, and all those involved with the project covet your prayers and partnership in completing this international building mission.

For more information on Freedom Ministries and how you can be involved with the Destino del Reino Honduran dormitory project, email FreedomMinistries72@gmail.com.

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after spending eight years playing football in the NFL, NFL

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him on ABC’s “The Bachelorette” in 2012. Not long after the

providing them with the direction they need to lose weight,

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get stronger, and increase their health.”

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LOCALLY OWNED

surrey center

pharmacy COMMUNITY CARE WITH A HISTORY

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SURREY CENTER PHARMACY IS AUGUSTA’S OWN LOCAL

Courtnee intentionally supports local

PHARMACY. With a great story and friendly service, many enjoy

businesses by allowing them to sell products

shopping while waiting for prescriptions to be filled. Their goal is

within the store. Honey from the Rock Cafe

to become “your neighborhood professional pharmacy with the

provides chicken salad, pimento cheese, cas-

personal touch,” and that’s the exact ambiance you sense as you

seroles and more. When things closed down

walk inside the store.

due to the pandemic, the pharmacy was able

In 1971, Earl Wright, an original owner, graduated from college and

to help locals with their meal needs and keep

moved to Augusta after marrying an Augusta native. Wright worked

the kitchen open at the restaurant. This was

in different pharmacies before joining Surrey in 1979. Courtnee Russ

also a blessing to many, making delicious

was a good friend of Mr. Wright’s daughter, and while attending

provisions available for holiday meals.

Lakeside High School, she began working for him as a cashier/clerk.

Surrey Center Pharmacy has also main-

Her job and encouragement from Wright inspired her to become a

tained a local authors section, which includes

pharmacist. Courtnee worked weekends and holidays while attend-

books from Augusta’s teachers, doctors,

ing UGA to accomplish her dreams. After graduating in 2002 with a

friends, and others. It helps self-published

Doctor of Pharmacy, she began working part time as a pharmacist

authors get more exposure. “It’s been a neat

at a local hospital and part time at Surrey Center. Eventually, she

way to get to know the people who live in our

was able to work full time at Surrey Center Pharmacy. Courtnee’s

community,” says Courtnee, and she looks

career traveled full circle from clerk to Pharmacist and owner when,

forward to reading their stories in her spare

in 2014, Courtnee bought the store from Mr. Wright. She says that

time. Some other things you may discover

Wright was and is a great mentor and teacher as he continues

while wandering aisles are the various local

to work at the pharmacy he founded. Because Courtnee began

small business products. Courtnee does an

working as a teen, she has watched and befriended generations of

excellent job as buyer, supplying interesting

families served by the pharmacy.

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

unique gifts. Customers have commented on how they

part of their team. Serving is what they enjoy most, pro-

love the convenience of the United States Post Office

viding friendly services that improve quality of life for

substation within the store. It’s no surprise; they are able

their patients, while playing an active role in helping

to handle their shipping, do a bit of shopping, and pick up

their community achieve and maintain good health.

prescriptions all in one stop.

They add the personal touch while meeting their cus-

One of the other Surrey Center Pharmacists is

tomers’ pharmaceutical needs. In the era of big box

Courtnee’s husband, Robert Russ, who earned his

stores, long lines, and poor and impersonal customer

Doctor of Pharmacy from UGA in 2001. He’s their

service, you will find the Surrey Center Pharmacy to be

clinical pharmacist and the numbers guy for the busi-

a hidden treasure in the heart of Augusta.

ness. Mary Ann Wade and Alisha Hogan are recent additions to the Surrey family staff who also graduated

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from UGA with PharmD degrees. All the pharmacists

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fantastic features: + A touch of gold: Represents overcoming obstacles and glorifying God + Always a zipper: Signifies the need to stay on the right track in life + Pockets galore: Provides nurses plenty of places to store all the necessities + Business Casual: Helps nurses make an easy transition from work to play with eye catching designs

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LAKEYA COLLINS SHARES THE INSPIRATION BEHIND HER EXCLUSIVE LINE OF SCRUBS

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gear for angels

“I wa nt ever ybody who puts these scr u bs on to k now that they a re g reater tha n what they a re goi ng th roug h.”

WHEN LAKEYA COLLINS, OWNER OF ROBERT’S ANGELS

“I recalled how Robert would always iron my scrubs as I

SCRUBS AND BEYOND, MOVED TO AUGUSTA AT 25, IT WAS A

was preparing for work,” says Lakeya. “Nurses are thought of

LEAP OF FAITH. “I had no family here and had never even visited

as angels, and Robert was definitely my angel.” Those concepts

Georgia,” says Lakeya. As a single mom with two young children, she

merged to become Robert’s Angels Scrubs.

began to follow her dream of becoming a nurse.

“I also realized I want scrubs to be meaningful and have pur-

As Lakeya was finishing her coursework to become a registered

pose,” explains Lakeya. “I want them to feel good, and I want

nurse, her life took a devastating turn. “I had one test left to finish.

everybody who wears these scrubs to know that they are greater

On April 21, 2016, I got up, took the online test, and passed it,” says

than what they’re going through.”

Lakeya. “That afternoon, my 16-year-old son, Robert, drowned.”

Intentionally incorporated into the scrubs’ designs are symbols

During the grieving process, Lakeya drew strength from her

Lakeya hopes will inspire those wearing the brand. “I promised that

relationship with God and through fellowship. In 2018, Lakeya

I would put a piece of gold on my scrubs to represent the kingdom

graduated as an RN the same month Robert was supposed to

of God, glorifying God, and overcoming obstacles,” says Lakeya.

graduate from high school. She began seeking the Lord’s direction in how she could honor Robert and his legacy.

“Sometimes in life, we’ll get on the wrong track,” she continues.

“When I’d get off the right track in life, Robert would always say, CONTINUED >

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Lakeya Collins of Robert's Angels Scrubs

Com for t is ex t remely

i mpor ta nt for nu rses,”

says La keya. “We’re i n

ou r scr u bs for 9 0% of the week, a nd I wa nted to

ensu re that these scr u bs not on ly look good, but they feel good.”

‘Mom, we’ve got to get back on track.’ So the zipper signifies

her to keep the designs business casual, which easily

that we’re staying on the right track.”

adapts from work to play with simple accessory changes.

High-quality materials and comfort are top priori-

With six pockets on the pants and four pockets on the

ties. “Comfort is extremely important for nurses,” says

shirts, these scrubs also provide plenty of places for nurses

Lakeya. “We’re in our scrubs for 90% of the week, and I

to tuck away all the necessities.

wanted to ensure that these scrubs not only look good, but they feel good.”

Lakeya’s personal experience of having to go straight from work to a child’s game or an appointment prompted

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“Appearance and a caring attitude are key in the nursing field,” says Nicole Brown. “When I wear the Robert’s Angels scrub sets, I get so many compliments. The scrubs are stylish, cute, and form-fitting, unlike the boxy scrub sets.”

Nicole Brown

Fun and colorful accessories such as lunch bags, blood pressure cuffs, personal protective gear, compression socks, and small bags for carrying supplies round out the product line.

With so many thoughtful items to support healthcare workers everywhere, Robert’s legacy touches countless individuals each day.

Explore the constantly expanding inventory of Robert’s Angels Scrubs and Beyond at RobertsAngelsScrubs.com, on Facebook, or by calling (706) 504-8017.

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TRY YOUR HAND AT THIS ADVENTUROUS DISH

CULINARY CREATIONS

BUILD THE PERFECT POKE BOWL SEARCHING FOR A WAY TO LIVEN UP YOUR NUTRITION GAME? Poke (pronounced “poh-kay”) is a Hawaiian dish that has been getting a ton of mainland attention, and rightly so - it’s delicious, highly customizable, and accordingly, highly craveable. Let’s get right to it.

1 . P I C K YO U R B A S E This can be rice (sushi, brown, etc...), seaweed, salad greens, or soba noodles.

2 . P I C K YO U R P R OT E I N Poke is universally friendly, regardless of lifestyle. Use fresh ahi tuna, salmon, tofu, chicken, even watermelon!

The options are many.

3. P I C K YO U R S AU C E Explore your options! A few favorites are ponzu (citrusy), sriracha mayo, gochujang (caution: it's got a kick), and soy sauce.

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can grab to personalize your poke bowl, so let your cravings find a fresh outlet! Remember to keep flavor, balance, and texture in mind. Grab a few: + edamame

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YO U A R E T H E C ATA LY S T F O R CHANGE IF SOMEONE WERE TO ASK YOU, “WHAT GETS YOU OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING?” how would you reply? Would you talk about your job or your family? Would you tell them about a dream you’re chasing or a goal you’re trying to meet?

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What we give our lives to says a lot about who we are. For forty years now, I’ve gotten out of bed in the morning with one single focus: adding value to leaders

I’ve spent decades learning what it takes to trans-

who will multiply value to others.

form communities and countries, and with my

Because of that focus, I’ve authored over 80 books

writing partner, Rob Hoskins, have produced a

on relationships, equipping people, attitude, and lead-

book that offers step by step instruction on how

ership, all with the purpose of expanding my reach to

leaders—people who care to make a difference—

add value to leaders.

can produce transformation in their own backyard.

Four decades, dedicated to making better leaders.

It’s a book written for everyone—including you.

But now, as I enter into my fifth decade, my purpose

You are a potential catalyst for change in your

has expanded. I still get of bed with the goal of adding

community, no matter where you live, no matter

value to leaders who will multiply value to others, but

what you do. All it takes is your willingness to

there’s an even greater purpose behind it all.

step up as a leader. Harriet Tubman once said,

Transformation. I want to see our world transformed

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always

into one where every human being is encouraged and

remember, you have within you the strength, the

allowed to live to their full potential. Imagine what it would

patience, and the passion to reach for the stars

be like to live in a world where everyone—men, women,

and change the world.”

children—were equipped and empowered to live a life of deep purpose. We would truly see a transformed world.

If you dream of changing your community, or city, or country, you must not only dream, you must

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also act. Many things in life just happen, but pos-

World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference.

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RENOWNED LEADERSHIP COACH DETAILS HOW CHANGE IN A COMMUNITY CAN START WITH ONE PERSON: YOU

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Leaders like you become catalysts for change when they do three things: pick a problem to address, invite others to join them, and do what they can where they are.

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1 NEW YEAR'S DAY

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Augusta Canal, this modest market features some of the most highly regarded farmers in the CSRA. Recurs weekly on Thursdays from 4:30pm to 7:00pm.

9 BEETHOVEN @ 250 Miller Theater,

708 Broad Street, Augusta

Enjoy Beethoven's "The Creatures of Prometheus Overture," "Piano Concerto No. 1," and "Symphony No. 3, 'Eroica'" at the Miller Theater.

Matinee and Evening shows available at 2pm and 7:30pm. Visit MillerTheaterAugusta.com/Events for more info.

16 SWAMP TREKS: SURVIVAL (CAMPFIRE MEAL-MAKING) Phinizy Swamp Nature Park,

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and to enjoy wildlife. Admission is $10 per person. Call 706-3961426 for more info.

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Willie Jewell’s Old-School Bar-B-Q Want to grab lunch with friends? Try their healthy chicken salad! Crisp lettuce served with tomatoes,

12 Stones and Lavender 12 Stones and Lavender is a holistic crystal store offering a safe place to purchase and learn more about minerals,

cucumber, cheese and sliced, marinated boneless chicken breast. You won’t miss a thing, and you’ll stay on track! Call 762-222-8587.

crystals, and essential oils. Classes are offered on how to safely use essential oils and crystals. They are passionate about working with the mind, body, and spirit; 706-627-1694.

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Creative Cuisine by Chef Megan

grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon as a lighter protein

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