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Ginger Amerson, the Administrative Director at iCare, tells us all about what iCare is

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 12 Comfort At Home Comfort At Home is bringing independence back into the lives of seniors

16 All About Numbers Monica Graham focuses on the financial details, giving business owners the freedom to flourish

20 Making A Splash Let Tara Pools and Spas help you turn your backyard into a summer oasis

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24 New Beginnings Ginger Amerson shares how iCare is making a difference

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Good Times

Around Town

Healthy Lifestyle

Financial Buzz

24 Giving Back 29 Travel Destination 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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HOME AGENCY, HAS WORKED AS A REGISTERED NURSE FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS. Her nursing experience includes working in homecare, nursing home and hospital settings with mainly geriatric patients. Her motivation for working in the homecare field was brought on eight years ago by her own mother’s need

“My favorite part is learning about their life.”

for homecare. Taking her mother home from the hospital without equipment or help was one of the hardest things she has experienced. “It was a really traumatic experience that I would never wish on anybody,” says Megan. This experience cemented her vision of providing homecare and serving those in need.

Comfort At Home has been servicing the CSRA for over eight years. “Homecare is for anyone needing assistance with personal care services at home - that includes bathing, dressing, medication reminders, fall prevention, errands, preparing meals and skilled nursing such as medication administration & woundcare etc.,” says Megan. Additional services include transportation to and from medical appointments and Covid-19 testing. Comfort At Home’s staff consists of experienced Caregivers and Registered Nurses who have a background in homecare and are dedicated to helping you be more independent in your chosen place of residence. Comfort At Home works with you to create a care-plan tailored to your specific needs. Offering on an hourly or continuous basis, Comfort At Home is able to be there when you need it most. Falls are among the leading causes of injury among elderly patients, and caregivers focus on preventing falls by continuously assessing the environment and removing obstacles that may lead to a fall. This service brings peace of mind and helps their clients prevent injury from falls. “Home care is helping seniors remain independent and safe wherever they choose to live,” says Megan. Megan shares that getting to know her clients and developing a bond with them is one of her favorite things to do. “My favorite part is learning about their life, gaining knowledge from them, and knowing that I’m helping them. My aim is to help patients and their families navigate the healthcare field one patient at a time.” To contact Comfort At Home for a free in-home assessment, call (706)945-2334 or email Info@comfortathomehealthcare.com. CityLifestyle.com/Evans

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AS AN ADVOCATE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, MONICA GRAHAM OF MADDEN BOOKKEEPING STRIVES TO SERVE HER CLIENTS IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS THEM TO FOCUS ON WHAT’S IMPORTANT, WHICH IS THEIR FINANCIAL BOTTOM LINE. Monica recently shared with us a little about her business and why she loves the Evans community. HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE BOOKKEEPING BUSINESS? I have been in business going on ten years. I first got into the business because I wanted to help people. I started my accounting experience working as an auditor for Qualcomm Stadium, home of the Chargers and also for PetCo Park, home of the Padres in San Diego. I worked on their auditing team and I fell in love. I interned with them and that’s where I got a lot of my accounting experience. WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? I offer an array of accounting services for business and personal accounts, specializing in accounting

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WHY DO YOU THINK HAVING A BOOKKEEPER IS

for pop-up events. The event is called a Shop 2 Shop

BENEFICIAL FOR BUSINESS OWNERS?

event and it showcases small businesses here in the

I think that it is beneficial because it takes unnec-

community ranging from food vendors to clothing

essary stress off of the business owner. Most of the

and service vendors to handmade items. I try to net-

time, people really don’t have the time or the under-

work with other small businesses because I believe

standing to fully grasp their bookkeeping needs. They

networking is very important.

are under-reporting or overstating things, and some things they just don’t think of since they are not doing

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE OUR READERS TO

it on a daily basis. Having a bookkeeper who is going

KNOW ABOUT YOU?

to facilitate those things for you, so that you can make

I’m a small business owner myself. I’m a wife,

bottom line decisions instead of doing the mundane

a mom, and a sister. Everything I do, I treat as my

day to day bookkeeping, really frees up your mind and

own – as if it was my business, as if it was my child’s

opportunity to grow in other areas.

livelihood – because at the end of the day, that’s what it’s really about. It’s about family and building

ARE THERE ANY IMPORTANT RECENT CHANGES

relationships and rapport, especially with having an

IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS ACCOUNTING?

accountant on your team because they’re like family.

In the small business world right now, during a pan-

It really is an intimate relationship.

demic, we are assisting with loan processing as far as the SBA and PPE loans and also staying up to date on

WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT EVANS?

the new tax laws. During this pandemic, tax filing will

I am originally from San Diego, California, so I am a

not be the same. Moving forward, how you’re tracking

new Georgia girl. I love the Evans area for the people

things will not be the same, so we stay knowledgeable

and the atmosphere….everything feels like family. It’s

on those issues. Every time the IRS comes out with

nice to be able to walk outside and have people speak

a new update, we’re on it; we’re exploring it; we’re

to you! Being from a big city, you lose sight of the small

adjusting where that needs to be done.

graces of someone just saying hello.

HOW ARE YOU BRINGING LOCAL

To contact Monica and inquire about her services,

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H av i n g a b o o k k e e p e r r e a l ly f r e e s up your mind and opportunity to g r o w i n o t h e r a r e a s .” CityLifestyle.com/Evans

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WHERE….HOW CAN WE STAY COOL

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from.” With an installation average of only

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ents who have little preference on the pool’s

last year, offers a wide range of pool services,

design and are eager to enjoy the water.

including installation, maintenance, and an avenue to purchase accessories.

Although gunite pools may take the longest period of time to install, with the

With a variety of above and in-ground

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the most design options and are the most

vides guidance to clients on the best pool to

durable of all the in-ground pools. “With

fit their needs, budget, and timeline.

gunite pools you can have any shape, depth,

According to Wally, the least expensive

and design that you want,” explains Wally.

in-ground pool to install is the vinyl liner

“Gunite is put together with shot concrete,

pool. “However, with vinyl liner pools, “ says

steel rebar, and plaster. The pool is there

Wally, “according to how you take care of it,

forever. You may spend a little more for a

you have to swap out liners every five to six

gunite pool, but you have something that

years…. which can cost $3,000-$4,000.” He

your children and grandchildren will still be

says that, on average, vinyl lined pools take

enjoying after you’re gone.”

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The crews at Tara Pools and Spas oversee installations from start to finish, which includes anything from clearing the land to completing the outdoor area with a hot tub, pool house, deck, and outdoor kitchen. In addition to building and installing pools and hot tubs, Tara Pools offers weekly and bi-monthly maintenance service plans and can install new vinyl liners in existing pools. The Thomson storefront location carries chemicals, pool parts and accessories, grills, and samples of vinyl liners. When it comes to supplying what you need, Wally says, “If you want something and we don’t have it, most of the time we can have it within two days. I like to say, ‘when you buy a pool or have one built with us, we furnish everything except the water.’” For more information on how Tara Pools and Spas can help you have a cooler summer, contact Wally by calling 706-986-5848, emailing westuckey@comcast.net, or stopping by the store at 1739 Washington Road in Thomson.

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GIVING BACK

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WITH MORE AND MORE CASES OF YOUNG WOMEN AND CHILDREN BEING TRAFFICKED, ICARE IS TAKING ACTION. iCare is a non-profit organization that serves trafficked and exploited women and children and those placed at high risk in the CSRA. “We use a three-pronged approach - prevention, intervention, and restoration,” says Ginger Amerson, the Executive Director at iCare. When the women come to iCare, they are offered therapy, case management, clothing, food, connections to medical and dental care, mentoring, transportation, and education advocacy.

advocate for themselves. “All of the activities we do are performed in a trauma informed environment, and they are therapeutic,” says Ginger. When these girls go through the programs at iCare, they have the opportunity to earn iCash. The

iCare’s staff bonds with these women and helps

girls can then spend their iCash in the shop at iCare.

guide them on what a healthy relationship looks like.

iCare offers things like diapers, baby wipes, makeup,

The programs offered to these women are Guard

hair styling tools, brushes, jewelry, shampoos and

Your Heart, Not A Number, Shine, and Hope For Her

conditioners, toys, food items, accessories, and

Future. In Guard Your Heart, they teach the women

many other things. The girls can earn their iCash in

about boundaries, and in Not A Number, the girls

numerous ways. It is rewarded by practicing good

learn about red flags. Shine is iCare’s five-week soft

work ethic, such as showing up on time or not using

job skills training program, where they learn how to

cell phones during their classes with iCare. The

handle conflict, how to participate in the work envi-

women are also paid an ‘hourly wage’ in iCash for

ronment appropriately, how to set goals, and how to

their time spent at iCare classes. Ginger says that they often see these young women come in that don’t have children, but they purchase baby items such as diapers or wipes and give them to other young women in the program that do have children. After completing these courses, they are awarded a certificate of completion, which brings self-satisfaction to these women. Once they have completed Shine, they are given the opportunity to become a part of the work program at iCare, Hope For Her Future. Hope For Her Future is where the women start making products to sell. They learn how to make sugar scrubs, candles, bath bombs, soaps, and earrings. “We find that to be very therapeutic for them, it’s just really beautiful to watch that happen for them,” says Ginger. “There is a market of people who want to buy their products and that sends a strong message to these girls, that they are making a difference and being valued for their work.”

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BEGINNINGS

GINGER AMERSON SHARES HOW ICARE IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Ginger and her husband, Walt, co-founded iCare in 2011 and it was officially operating by 2012. “We started with ourselves, a board, and a therapist,” says Ginger. “After volunteering at another organization serving homeless people, we noticed a girl that didn’t fit in with the homeless population,” she says. After talking with the girl, she said that she had run away from home to get away from abuse. In order to have a roof over her head and have food to eat, the girl said she was participating in ‘survival sex’. They started trying to find resources to get her off the street and found that difficult. A juvenile judge told Ginger and her husband that they were seeing more and more of these type of cases. After being told by medical providers and juvenile judges that they should form a non-profit so these girls could receive the help they need, Ginger and Walt created iCare. With the Crisis Stabilization Home, iCare allows women to stay with them up to two weeks if they do not have a place to live. This allows the women to be in a calmer environment while the situation is stabilizing, gives the professionals working on the case a chance to investigate, and make long term plans. Something new iCare is excited about is the Restoration Home. The Restoration Home will be a 24/7 operation and long-term facility. It will be open for the women and their children to live on campus for up to two years while they complete their education, become equipped with the tools they need to deal with their trauma, and be able to have their children with them in the same house. The building for the Restoration Home is complete and now iCare is raising the funds they need to staff the home. Ginger also warns us of the dangers of social media, saying that 65% of students in Columbia County have said that they have been approached to meet up online. Ginger tells us, “Whatever device you put in your kid’s hands, make sure they see it as a tool for communication with you.” Some things to think about are - what rooms are the device allowed in, where will it charge, and what applications are they allowed to have? A useful tool for parents is the Dirty Dozen list from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Easily found online, parents can view what apps and companies are being monitored by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. If you know someone who is being trafficked, call the Polaris National Human Trafficking Hotline 1(888)373-7888. If you would like to donate items for the iCare Shoppe, contact Jessica at Jessica@i-care4.org. To make a donation for the Restoration Home, email Ginger at Ginger@i-care4.org.

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Photography Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

For foodies, there is plenty to enjoy on property. Hearth ’61 is the culinary focal point, serving ingredient-driven cuisine made with time-honored flavor pairings and cooking styles rich in tradition. Enjoy dishes from renowned Chef Charles Wiley, craft cocktails, local brews and an extensive wine selection. The restaurant’s bright dining room spills out onto the scenic patio and a unique, oval-shaped bar. Flavorful events include the monthly Sunday Supper Club, which pairs four courses with wines and features an incredible winery, distillery or local purveyor; as well as monthly Spirited Sipping Seminars that combine learning and libations for the perfect afternoon. Summer is serene, sophisticated and cool at The Citizens Club. Enjoy private poolside cabanas, a special menu of rosés from around the globe (by the glass and bottle), and a carefully crafted playlist of chill summer music. If Champagne is more your speed, don’t miss Veuve Happy Hour. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., clink glasses with bubbles on special for $15 per glass or $75 per bottle.

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Round out the resort experience with a tee time.

the Sonoran desert landscape.When it comes to plan-

Mountain Shadows boasts one of the only 18-hole, par-3

ning your Paradise Valley escape, keep an eye out for the

courses in Arizona. The Short Course has an emphasis

resort’s annual summer sale, taking place May 14 to 20

on fun for the casual golfer as well as the serious player,

and offering the best rates of summer.

featuring dramatic views of iconic Camelback Mountain.

Celebrating something special? Make it memorable by

The course is playable in under three hours, leaving time

reserving the Sip, Saber & Savor Experience, an immersive

for beers and bites at Rusty’s (or poolside lounging).

culinary experience for two with private events including

If your preferred activity doesn’t include clubs, take advantage of complimentary fitness classes including

a Champagne sabering, Spirited Sipping Seminar, and Food for Thought class.

Pilates, deep stretch yoga, barre, cardio strength, and TRX.

Treat yourself to a true boutique experience at Mountain

In the cooler months, the resort hosts one-of-a-kind events

Shadows that’s relaxing yet invigorating. The resort’s

like Zodiac Yoga & Sound Healing and Pilates & Prosecco.

iconic views and Paradise Valley location create a true

nearby.

sense of retreat, while the best of the Valley is still easily

Camelback Mountain is just down the street from the

accessible, from horseback riding to local dining. This

resort, offering two advanced trails and unparalleled

sleek getaway is an ideal resting stop for the design-for-

views. Choose Cholla Trail for a gradual ascent or the chal-

ward, modern traveler.

lenging Echo Canyon Trail with large boulders and rails for

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gripping. The Phoenix Mountains Preserve is only ten minutes away, featuring a challenging hike up Piestewa Peak along with more leisurely trails completely surrounded by

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SPRING FAIR 2021

Columbia County Fairgrounds

The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta and the Merchants Association of Columbia County present the Spring Fair 2021! With thrilling rides, food vendors,

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The Fair opened on April 24th and runs through May 2nd. Visit SpringFairGrovetown.com for more information.

CINCO SATURDAY

Evans Towne Center Park

Enjoy a fun outdoor street party with mariachi bands, pinatas, lawn games, and more. Don't forget to take a ride on the mechanical bull! Food and beverage ven-

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Evans Towne Center Park

The Evans Market is a weekly online market made up of local vendors, producers, & artisans. The online store is open each Wednesday at 12PM until Friday at 12PM. Pick up your orders at Evans Towne Canter Park on Saturday's from 10AM-12PM.

1 WOMEN'S NETWORKING EVENT

The Entertainment Room at All About Trucks And Autos

Make plans to attend this networking event designed to bring women in business together and build each other up. Hosted by Lakeya Collins of Robert’s Angels Scrubs & Beyond. There will be light snacks and refreshments, starts at 12 noon. Email robertsangelsscrubs@ yahoo.com to RSVP.

9 MOTHER'S DAY

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful and amazing Moms of Evans! We hope your day is full of relaxation and joy. Thank you for all you do! 32

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15 THUNDER OVER EVANS Evans Towne Center Park

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31 FOUR DAY KIDS ART CAMP

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