Evans, GA August 2020

AUGUST 2020

The Kids & Pets Issue

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2020 ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Daniel Morris | daniel.morris@lifestylepubs.com PUBLISHER

Jana Morris | jana.morris@lifestylepubs.com

Happy Anniversary, Evans!

AUGUST MARKS OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF SERVING THE EVANS COMMUNITY THROUGH EVANS LIFESTYLE! It’s been an amazing year, as we’ve had

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Lydia Kaye Clothey | lydia.clothey@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Whitney Lockhart

the privilege of sharing the people and places of Evans with all of you. Thank you for

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welcoming us into your homes and businesses. We look forward to sharing many more

Dani Moore

stories with you in the coming years!

As we approach the end of summer, we're having a little fun and turning our focus towards our cutest residents. Welcome to our kids and pets issue!

Although it looks a bit different than when they left last spring, children head back to school this month. New health and safety guidelines provide needed precautions but

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also present challenges. With these added stress factors, it’s more important than ever to give kids a creative outlet.

Evans music instructors, Mark and Amy Phillips, provide the perfect extracurricular activity for kids as they share their passion for music. They do this through private piano and violin lessons, where children gain not only proficiency with a musical instrument, but confidence and other lifelong skills.

What’s in the lunchbox this school year is super important as well! Certified health coach Bailey Morris shares how to keep lunch time fun while filling your lunch box with healthy choices. Her lunch ideas are delicious, nutritious, and sure to be a hit with the whole family!

Over the last few months, signs of celebration and encouragement have been pop-

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As you make plans for those end of summer trips and Labor Day getaways, don’t forget to make special arrangements for your pets. Paradise Kennels owner Ashton Thompson gives us five things to consider when choosing who will care for your pets while you’re away.

Speaking of pets, you’ll also want to check out our famous local fur babies and see why they are so loved by our community. You'll also hear from Shannon McCarty of Fur Babies Mobile Grooming as she shares some of her favorite things about each pup.

And as we embark on another school year, Dr. Sandra Carraway, our Columbia County

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2020

FEATURES 12 Delicious & Nutricious Easy & healthy go hand in hand in these quick and clean lunches.

16 Musical Minds Two local teachers believe the gift of music can train the mind and reach the heart.

22 The Fur Babies of Evans These lovable pups share their favorite things in life.

26 Sit, Stay Paradise Kennels is the perfect place

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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LOGOS CLASSICAL ACADEMY TO BEGIN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR Classes begin Monday, August 10th at Logos Classical Academy, for what will be the new school’s inaugural year, according to Shannon M. Johnson, LCA president and founder. LCA is located in the heart of Evans and is the only classical Christian academy in the CSRA. “We’re excited to get the 2020-21 academic year underway and know this is the beginning of great things to come,” Johnson says. Refurbishment of the school’s leased facilities at First Baptist Church of Evans has been completed. The renovation included re-painting and the installation of new carpet and window coverings, as well as the purchase of new student and teacher desks and classroom white boards.

“Our team of donors and volunteers did an amazing job,” shares Johnson. For more information about LCA and its academic programs, please visit LogosClassicalAcademy.org.

PIANO LESSONS WITH AMY PHILLIPS BEGIN AUGUST 3RD Amy Phillips will begin 2020-2021 piano lessons on August 3rd. This schedule follows the school year (August-May). After-school hours are very limited. Class times will be from 3:00 - 6:30 pm Mondays

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OPEN HOUSES FOR EVANS SCHOOLS Are the kids ready for a bit of normalcy? July 28th through 30th, open houses have been tentatively scheduled for area schools, including Evans Elementary, Evans Middle, and Evans High School. Please check the Columbia County School District's website for the most up-to-date information at CCBOE.net. Schools are scheduled to resume on Monday, August 3rd.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

DELICIOUS & NUTRICIOUS EASY & HEALTHY GO HAND IN HAND IN THESE QUICK AND CLEAN LUNCHES

EASY, PORTABLE LUNCHES ARE JUST THE THING FOR A FAMILY OUTING OR DAILY LUNCH AT SCHOOL AND WORK. There’s a misconception, however, that easy and delicious equals unhealthy.

As a certified health coach, Bailey Morris encourages a healthier approach to life. She says, “I’ve always been very health conscious. I love helping people become healthier and enjoy happier lives by helping them become more health conscious in their decisions.”

When it comes to lunch, Bailey reminds us, “What you put in your body is very important. Those nutrients are what’s going to fuel you throughout the day and keep you strong and healthy.”

Consider a simple sandwich or wrap. With easy, intentional changes, they become nutritious as well as being delicious! “Build your sandwich or wrap using a whole grain base. You can stack it with turkey, cheese, lettuce, and tomato,” says Bailey. “Instead of mayonnaise, use dijon mustard, avocado, or hummus.”

She says, “Avoid processed cheese and look at the ingredients if you’re using packaged meat because sometimes there are fillers and other hidden ingredients. Remember - the fewer ingredients, the better.”

“You can use chicken breast that you’ve cooked ahead of time,” adds Bailey. “Go ahead and shred it or dice it, then freeze it – that way you can have little packets of prepared meat ready to make a wrap.” Add bell pepper strips or cucumber slices for a fresh, crisp bite.

For sides, fill up on fruits and vegetables. Grapes, orange or apple slices, carrot sticks and cherry

Sarah Wahman assists in veggie prep.

tomatoes are all finger foods and easy for kids to eat.

Bailey suggests, “consider adding a packet of humus or guacamole to dip veggies.”

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ARTICLE MICHELLE W. PARNELL | PHOTOGRAPHY ADRION BELL

Crispy, Crunchy Veggie Wrap

Fruit & Veggie Bento Box

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To schedule a health coaching session and receive healthy living encouragement, contact Bailey through Instagram @BWellHealthCoaching or via email at BWellBailey@gmail.com.

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

Bailey Morris and Anniston and Grayson Canady select ingredients.

lunch prep tips 01

PLAN AHEAD. “Prep foods ahead of time, like the night before; that way, you don’t find yourself at 7:00 the next morning, running late for work and trying to decide what to eat.”

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MAKE

LUNCH

VISUALLY

APPEAL-

ING. “Bring in color because it’s more appealing. One of my main goals when I’m grocery shopping is to make all the fruits and vegetables in my cart reflect all the colors of the rainbow.”

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GET THE KIDS INVOLVED. “If they make it themselves or help in some way, it’s more fun.

And it’s something they’ve made, so they are more likely to eat it.”

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KEEP IT BALANCED. “Remember when meal planning to make sure you have a wide variety of all kinds of natural foods. Include protein, whole grains, and a good serving of both fruits and vegetables.”

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musical minds

TWO LOCAL TEACHERS BELIEVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC CAN TRAIN THE MIND AND REACH THE HEART

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MUSICIANS MARK AND AMY PHILLIPS

Mark’s wife, Amy, shares a life-long passion

LOVE PASSING THEIR PASSION FOR

for music. She remembers, “I started taking

PLAYING MUSIC ON TO STUDENTS IN

piano lessons when I was six years old. My

THE CSRA, AND THEIR RECENT MOVE

great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my

TO THE EVANS AREA MEANS THEY CAN

mom all played the piano. I studied music all

REACH NEW STUDENTS AS THEY TEACH

throughout college and have a degree in Music

FROM THEIR RIVERWOOD HOME.

Education with an emphasis in piano. I’ve been

Mark, who began playing the violin at

teaching private piano lessons for 20 years.”

eight years old, remembers the day he

Last year, in addition to teaching stu-

decided the violin was for him. “During ele-

dents in private lessons, Amy taught at

mentary school, we had a day where they

Curtis Baptist School and the Immaculate

brought in instruments and teachers who

Conception Catholic School. Currently, she

taught those instruments. I remember the

serves as President of the Augusta Music

violinist playing. I went home to my parents

Teachers Association, an association of pri-

and said, ‘I want to take violin lessons!’”

vate music teachers.

Mark followed through on that desire and

“What I love about teaching,” says Amy,

studied the Suzuki method under private

“is to see students progress and get a sense

violin teachers. “I ended up going to the

of satisfaction - of ‘Wow! I did this!’”

High School for Visual and Performing Arts

“It has been very special to watch my

in Houston, which at that time was one of

three children in piano lessons gain the skills

the top magnet schools in the country,” says

and confidence to create their own music,”

Mark. He then went on to study under prom-

says JulieAnn Parker. “I’m so thankful they

inent violinists, including Albert Munzer.

have Amy for a teacher. She individualizes

Although

Mark’s

professional

life

turned to focus primarily on business, it

each child’s lessons and moves at a pace that allows lessons to remain enjoyable.”

led him to live in Europe, where he con-

“Another thing I’ve really enjoyed is the

tinued his passion of playing the violin. “I

personal relationship that I’ve developed with

played the violin in musical groups and in

some of the children and their parents,” says

churches as part of the worship team, so I

Amy. “Because they come into the home, they

always retained my love for music, main-

almost start to become like family.”

tained the instrument, and even taught students in Europe.”

Speaking of lessons in the home, Mark says, “It’s important for parents to know that

Mark has recently taught at the Jessye

we’ve been vetted by respectable educational

Norman School of the Arts and Westminister

institutions in the CSRA where we’ve taught.

Schools of Augusta. His schedule is currently

We’re a husband and wife team, but we’re

full, but Amy will be accepting new students

also parents, so we understand that it’s really

for this school year.

important for parents to know.”

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED) Learning to play an instrument contributes to the development of a variety of life skills. “There have been so many studies on piano training and how it works both sides of your brain, as you’re using your right and left hand while having to read music staves,” says Amy. “It’s so valuable because it helps in other areas like problem-solving and hand-eye coordination.”

Mark adds, “The violin also takes tremen-

“MUSIC IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART. WHEN WORDS FAIL, MUSIC NEVER DOES BECAUSE IT’S AN UNSPOKEN LANGUAGE.”

dous hand-eye coordination because you’ve got a bow and you’ve got the instrument itself. But also with music, you have to learn to count rhythm. That is very helpful in terms of developing math skills.”

Tanya Cundey, whose daughter, Braylin, currently takes violin lessons, agrees. She says, “I think learning to play an instrument and reading music helps develop the brain and helps with language development and intelligence.

And she is having fun doing it!”

“Additionally,” says Mark, “for any instrument, you’re learning how to practice, set aside time to get better at something, and challenge yourself to reach certain goals.

You’re learning to master your own instrument. It can be difficult, even frustrating or challenging, but it’s a great discipline to learn because it’s a valuable life lesson to learn to persevere to achieve something.”

“Music is the language of the heart,” says Mark. “When words fail, music never does because it’s an unspoken language. It’s such a powerful medium that touches people from all different socioeconomic backgrounds, and it’s something that cuts across the race divide. It’s a gift from God, and God uses it touch people’s lives in a powerful way. To be able to instill that in children and to see them develop a love for music, embrace it, and produce their own music - it’s just so incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.”

For more information on piano lessons, Amy can be reached by email at AmyPhillipsPiano @gmail.com or by calling 706-437-0697. While Mark is not currently accepting new students, Amy and Mark are available and enjoy playing for special occasions and ceremonies.

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THE FUR BABIES OF EVANS THESE LOVABLE PUPS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE THINGS IN LIFE

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FAVORITE TREAT: SOFT PUPPY TREATS

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ANIMAL TOY

BEBE + Breed: Teacup Yorkie + Age: 42 dog years + Favorite Toy: My tennis ball - I love fetch and can play forever. + Favorite Treat: Greenie chews + Fun Fact: I LOVE to wiggle under the covers of a freshly made bed! + Shannon Says: Bebe always perks right up with her new shiny coat, ready to show her mom and dad.

+ Parents: Gerilyn and Sean de Laurentys

FAVORITE TOY: MY TENNIS BALL

FAVORITE TREAT: GREENIE CHEWS

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OUR TOWN (CONTINUED)

FAVORITE TOY: LAMB CHOP

FAVORITE TREAT: ANYTHING MY DAD WILL FEED ME OLIVER + Breed: Havanese + Age: 14 dog years + Favorite Toy: Lamb Chop!! + Favorite Treat: Anything my dad will feed me. + Fun Fact: My favorite human is not a human; it’s my brother Jake. + Shannon Says: Oliver is always a prince when it comes to grooming and looking his best. + Parents: Gina and Jason Adams 24

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JAKE + Breed: Golden Retriever + Age: 63 dog years + Favorite Toy: I agree with Oliver: Lamb Chop is the best! + Favorite Treat: I come running at the sound of a deli meat container being opened. + Fun Fact: I love snuggles, especially with my brother, Oliver. + Shannon Says: Jake is always such a gentleman. Brush time is his favorite. + Parents: Gina and Jason Adams

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FAMILY BUSINESS AND PASSION THAT BEGAN WITH HER PARENTS IN 1977.

“We’ve been around for a long time, we have a love of pets, and we know they all need love in their own unique way,” shares Ashton.

Over the years, Ashton’s dad, Richard B. Lord, made sure she learned all aspects of the business. “It’s all I’ve ever known,” she says. “I learned to clean kennels, take care of the pets spending the night, and how to bathe, blow dry and cut hair.”

With Ashton’s years of experience and love of animals, she’s the perfect resource for things to consider when choosing a pet boarding facility. Here’s what Ashton suggests when deciding who will care for your pets while you travel.

INTERACT WITH THE STAFF “It’s good to walk your pet through and see how they react with the staff,” says Ashton. Also note how the staff respond to your pet and ask if a temperament test is required for boarding.

Consider if the staff keeps a record for your pet while it’s in residence. “We keep a little report card on each one,” says Ashton, “so we know if they’ve [gone regularly] and whether they went inside or outside.” The Paradise Kennels staff also makes notes on feedings, medication administration, and general demeanor.

TOUR THE FACILITY

CLIMATE-CONTROLLED KENNELS

“Being able to see the facility at any time is important,”

“In Georgia, you’ve got to make sure that where you

says Ashton, “not just during certain hours when they

drop your pets off has heating and air conditioning,” says

have time to spiffy it up and only allow you to see it then.”

Ashton. Ideally, the primary boarding facilities will be

Spontaneous touring gives you a feel for how the facility

indoors with access to outdoor areas at certain times.

is generally maintained and allows you to observe staff during their normal routine.

“You can take a tour any time of day at our facility,” she adds. “We want you to be able to see what’s going on.”

“At our facility, the whole kennel that your pet stays in is indoors,” explains Ashton. “There’s a half door in the middle that separates the kennel into two parts so that we can clean one side then the other and not interfere with the pet.”

“Also, make sure your pet has adequate space,” says

Indoor boarding shouldn’t mean your pet has no out-

Ashton. “We have a large facility and large spaces for your

side time, though. “We take them outside at least twice a

pet when they board. Our kennels are 4 feet wide by 16

day, sometimes more if needed, to our grassy area where

feet long for the small ones, so it’s enough space for them

we can walk them on a leash,” she says. “We also have

to move around. We still take them outside a few times a

a play yard that’s fenced in and all concrete so that it’s

day as well, but the whole facility is indoors.”

easy to sanitize.”

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ITEMS FROM HOME Inquire about supplies provided and what you can bring from home.

“We have bedding, bowls, food, water – everything in-house,” says Ashton, “but some people like to bring their pet’s blankie or favorite toy. We welcome any of those items you’d like to bring to keep them comfortable.”

GENERAL PET CARE Consider what pet care services are available, including options for emergency and non-emergency medical treatments.

“We have Paradise Animal Hospital right next door,” says Ashton. “It is very convenient because we have a lot of elder pets that stay. It’s nice that Dr. Steven Knittel is next door and that we have his number 24 hours a day in case of emergency.”

“We also have some pets that get work done when they come to stay, such as their yearly exam. So there is the convenience of it as well as safety.”

An added bonus can be found in facilities that offer grooming services. Your pet returns to you freshly groomed and a bit pampered too. “You can opt for grooming if you’d like,” Ashton adds. “Some just need a bath; some need a bath, toenails, de-shed, or haircuts – whatever you like, we can accommodate.”

Paradise Kennels provides services including boarding, grooming, and farewell services that include a crematory and pet cemetery. Visit ParadiseKennelsGa.com for details.

Ashton’s passion for nurturing crosses over into her home life as well. “I have a zoo of my own,” she says. “I have 6 dogs, 2 cats, a husband and a son, hermit crabs, a turtle, and a house full of plants. They’re the best thing in the world.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Spelling It Out IS IT PARTY TIME? LAWN LETTERS WILL GET THE FUN STARTED!

THERE’S JUST SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT SEEING YOUR NAME OR A THANK YOU MESSAGE SPELLED OUT ACROSS THE LAWN IN LARGE, COLORFUL LETTERS. It brings a smile to those being celebrated and allows those passing by to be part of the festivities.

“The reactions we get are why we do what we do,” says Lawn Letters owner Angela VanGroll.

“Seeing the joy of people realizing that someone thought of them and did something special for them…that’s definitely my favorite part - being able to bring that happiness to a variety of people.”

Angela brought Lawn Letters to the Evans area in 2017. She says, “The overall concept of putting the letters in yards is not my original concept. My friend and I had seen this in Texas, and I got into this business in 2015 when my family and I lived in Oklahoma.”

“We relocated to the Augusta area in 2016 because of my husband’s job. After being here for about nine months, I knew that I wanted to bring this concept to the area.”

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There are many occasions to celebrate throughout the

because people all of a sudden couldn’t have birthday

year, but birthdays tend to be the first that come to mind.

parties and celebrations, this became a way to be able

“Birthdays are a very large portion of our business,” explains

to celebrate.”

Angela. “I actually call myself the birthday fairy, and we use

In mid-March when the COVID crisis struck, Angela

the hashtag #birthdayfairystrikesagain because we do set

was disheartened and wanted to do something to help

up at night for that [element of] surprise.”

encourage others. She started by discounting her

The standard mode of operation for Lawn Letters is to

prices to allow for more people to enjoy celebrating

place signs in yards after dark on the night before the big day,

with Lawn Letters. Then, she reached out to encour-

but sometimes the celebration is a bit more spontaneous.

age front-line workers.

“Babies keep us on-call,” says Angela, “because you

“I really wanted something at the hospital to show

don’t always know when exactly a baby will be born or

appreciation to the front-line healthcare workers,” she

when baby and mom are coming home.”

explains. “My friend put me in touch with the president of

Spelling out celebrations isn’t limited to just birthdays

the University Foundation, and we were able to work it out

and babies. Angela and her staff also help with other occasions such as graduations, anniversaries, family days for corporations, and events at schools.

“We do lots of school events,” says Angela. “We’ve done open houses, welcome back events, teacher appreciation days, fall festivals, and spring carnivals. Some extra fun ones we’ve done are for teachers celebrating their princi-

No ma tter th e o cca sio n, L aw n Letters give s us all an e a sy an d simp le way to celeb ra te.

pal’s birthday; the whole school gets to celebrate and see that it’s their principal’s birthday too.”

and [put out letters for] University.”

For Angela, some events stand out more than others. “I

No matter the occasion, Lawn Letters gives us all an

remember one in particular that I really loved,” she says. “It

easy and simple way to celebrate. It can convey the per-

was by someone who wanted to put up words of encour-

fect message for a special person or occasion or show

agement for her friend who was participating in the Iron

appreciation for those making a difference in the world.

Man here in town.”

This past spring turned out to be an especially memorable time for Angela and her staff. “During COVID,

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SCHOOL RULES ARTICLE MICHELLE W. PARNELL

THIS PAST SPRING, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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TION. As schools open up this month, there’s a level of anticipation mixed with lingering concerns.

“We’re operating in very uncertain, unpredictable

to go to the grocery store or church, we’re making similar

times,” says Columbia County School Superintendent

plans,” says Dr. Carraway. “When children come through

Dr. Sandra Carraway, “but we’re excited to have school

the door, they can feel confident that people in the building

again. We were out nine weeks of the last school year and

are well, that they are going to remain well, and that they

the entire summer. I think most children are excited about

can enjoy learning at school with their friends and teachers.”

coming to school, and as long as their parents feel simi-

“We’ll take every precaution possible, and we want our

larly, they’ll be fine.”

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A successful return to school includes planning, preparation, and cooperation. “Just as families make preparations

families to [do the same],” adds Dr. Carraway. “If for any

“We plan to start the year offering full time traditional

reason they think their child isn’t feeling well, we encourage

school for [parents and guardians] who need their chil-

them to stay home. Our children can trust their parents and

dren to be in school so that they can work and provide for

the adults in their world to make good decisions for them.”

their families,” explains Dr. Carraway. “We also recognize

For parents who have questions or concerns, Dr.

that there are families who may have children or family

Carraway says, “We encourage them to call us. They can

members with underlying health issues that cause them

call their school, principal, or teachers. We’re parents too,

to need to have their children remain at home. Our goal

and we only want the best for our community.”

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