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It’s that time of year again. We’re so excited to bring you this special issue of Statesboro Magazine! Inside you’ll meet our 2016 Fabulist! You, our readers, voted on the TOP 100 Most Fabulous people, places, and things in our area. We counted the ballots and TA-DA (drum roll, please), here they are – Statesboro Magazine’s 2nd Annual Fabulist!

We’ll be unveiling this astonishing list of fabulous folks at the new Natural Resources Building on the campus of Ogeechee Technical College on Thursday, March 8th at 5:30 p.m. Be looking for video scenes from the Fabulist party and interviews with the Who’s Who of Fabulousness on our website at www.statesboromagazine.com. The winners will soon be featured there on Statesboro Magazine TV! Another very fabulous special feature inside this issue is Weddings by Statesboro Magazine. Our complete guide for the Statesboro bride highlights the very best wedding vendors and venues in our area. You’ll also find exposés on the weddings of two local brides, from getting dressed to walking down the aisle; from the ceremony to the reception, we bring you all of the romantic details of their very beautiful and distinctive weddings.

Don’t miss the calendar on pages 8 & 9 full of local spring happenings. If you would like a more comprehensive weekly calendar of area events, subscribe to Statesboro Magazine’s eBlast by emailing editor@statesboromagazine.com. The eBlast has all the events you don’t want to miss each week and is delivered to subscriber’s inboxes on Monday morning for a great start to each week! How fabulous is that?

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Bill Perry grew up in Live Oak, Florida, a small town just south of Valdosta, GA. After graduating from Stetson University, he earned three degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2004, he retired as pastor of First Baptist Church of Statesboro after serving that congregation for 22 years. He and his wife, Margaret, registrar of Statesboro High School before her retirement in 2005, have two daughters, five grandsons, and one granddaughter. Bill has been very much involved in community life in Statesboro. He is an avid reader and has been a runner since 1973.

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Competition Increases for America’s Best Communities

Statesboro has been chosen as a semifinalist in the America’s Best Communities competition and will move forward in the national contest for $3 million in prize money. Sponsored by Frontier Communications, DISH Network, CoBank, and the Weather Channel, the three-year competition was created to focus on the revitalization of small towns and cities throughout America. Statesboro was chosen as one of 50 quarterfinalists last year out of 350 communities nationwide that entered the contest. In January 2016, the field was narrowed to 15 semifinalists who will compete in April 2016 for one of eight spots eligible for the $3 million in prize money.

The communities chosen as the 15 semifinalists are: Lake Havasu City, Arizona; Charleston, West Virginia; Statesboro, Georgia; Valley County/Meadows Valley, Idaho; Chisago Lakes Area, Minnesota; Huntington, West Virginia; Portsmouth, Ohio; DeKalb, Illinois; Fort Dodge, Iowa; Darrington/Arlington, Washington; Valparaiso, Indiana; Tualatin, Oregon; Wenatchee/East Wenatchee, Washington; Madison, Indiana; and Angola/Fremont, Indiana.

Statesboro is the only community in Georgia to be represented and the only community in the southeastern United States to advance in the competition. Eight towns will be chosen after community leaders from the 15 semifinalists make presentations on their revitalization projects to a panel of judges chosen by the America’s Best Communities’ sponsors in Durham, North Carolina, April 25 – 27, 2016.

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Award-winning journalists Ted Koppel, Mara Liasson and Eugene Robinson to visit Georgia Southern Georgia Southern University will host professional journalists Ted Koppel, Mara Liasson and Eugene Robinson to discuss “2016 Elections: Voting as an Informed Citi- Eugene Robinson zen” on Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m., at Hanner Fieldhouse. The panel of speakers is part of the University’s Leadership Lecture Series, developed to expose students to insights from world-class leaders.

This impressive group of journalists joins a distinguished panel of leaders to appear at Georgia Southern’s Leadership Lecture Series including Archie Manning, former Mara Liasson first lady Laura Bush, former President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and political consultants James Carville and Mary Matalin.

Complimentary tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Members of the local community may pick up their tickets March 7th – 8th at Hanner Fieldhouse box office. Tickets will Ted Koppel not be available at the door the evening of the event. For more information on ticket distribution, please visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu/SpeakerSpotlight.

Statesboro’s 4th Annual Chocolate Run 5K Enjoys Sweet Success!

Each February, what has been named “Statesboro’s Sweetest Race,” the Chocolate Run 5K, raises funds and awareness for the Open Hearts Community Mission. The 5K Run/Walk, through the beautiful Georgia Southern University Campus, is open to the public. This year’s event was held on Saturday, February 20th. Over $30,000 was raised by runners to benefit the Open Hearts Community Mission, which helps the homeless of Statesboro and Bulloch County with their immediate needs while providing resources to get them back on their feet. Race participants enjoyed chocolate treats and themed t-shirts as tokens of appreciation for competing. All proceeds raised from the event will go towards the operation and maintenance of the OHCM shelter. To find out more about the organization or to send a donation go to http://ohcm.org/.

Ground Broken on Portal Middle High School Athletic Complex A groundbreaking ceremony for additions to Portal Middle High School was held on January 29th at the school’s athletic complex.

At its January 14th meeting, the Bulloch County Board of Education approved a bid from Pope Construction to begin on the four projects: construction of a new fieldhouse; addition of bathrooms to serve football and baseball fields; construction of a new concession stand; and improved handicapped accessibility to the football field.

The facilities committee of the Bulloch County Board of Education, which was made up of faculty and community representatives from every school, identified 36 facilities projects for the school system. The first tier of projects includes 12 school needs. Of those top-12, four were for immediate improvements to PMHS’s athletic complex. The Portal projects were ranked #1, #2, #3 and #9 by members of the community committee.

The project is being funded with the third Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax passed by Bulloch County voters in March 2009 for collection during a five-year period beginning January 2014 through December 2018. The PMHS Athletic Complex improvements will use $999,644 of the ESPLOST funds. The completion of these PMHS projects will put the school’s athletic facilities in line with the complexes that have already been provided for Statesboro High School and Southeast Bulloch High School.

Georgia Southern ROTC wins third MacArthur Award The U.S. Army Cadet Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, announced recently that Georgia Southern University’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program was one of the eight winners of the prestigious MacArthur Award for the 2014-2015 school year. Georgia Southern was selected as the top program from 6th Brigade Army ROTC, which includes 39 programs from six states and Puerto Rico. This marks the Eagle Battalion’s third MacArthur Award since 2009. Awards are based on overall performance, National Order of Merit List standings and cadet retention rate.

The Eagle Battalion was also recently recognized by the 6th Brigade for having the Top Nursing Program for 2015, Highest GPA for Mission Set 17, and exceeded the contract goal for STEM Cadets for Mission Set 17.

The Georgia Southern Eagle Battalion ROTC program will soon have a new home on campus with construction currently underway for the University’s new Military Science building.

The new 32,000-square-foot building, located on campus at the corner of Forest Drive and Old Register Road, will consist of a large auditorium, meeting rooms, classrooms, storage space and faculty and administrative offices.

Lim Wins Bulloch Co. Spelling Bee Correctly spelling oubliette and corsair earned Eric Lim, a fifth-grade student at Brooklet Elementary, the title of 2016 Bulloch County Spelling Bee Champion on Feb. 1st. He was one of 12 participating contestants from Bulloch County Schools’ 13 public elementary and middle schools and the Charter Conservatory of Liberal Arts & Technology.

Lim, the 10-year-old son of Sungkyun Lim and Jee Yoon Byun of Statesboro, received a trophy and a $100 check from the Bulloch County Chapter of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE). First runner-up Zandria Foreman, an eighth-grade student from Portal Middle High, won $50.

Bulloch’s top speller now advances to the District Eight Spelling Bee at Savannah State University on Feb. 27th. The District Eight winner will advance to the state spelling bee and possibly to Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. March/April 2016 • 11

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Starting on December 14, 2015, we invited readers to help us choose 100 of the most fabulous people, places, and things in Statesboro. A broad range of categories included everything from “Most Fabulous News Story of 2015” to “Most Fabulous Pizza in Town.”

Ballots for voting were inserted into the January/February issue of Statesboro Magazine and readers were also invited to complete the survey online at www.statesboromagazine.com. Voting ended on January 18, 2016, at midnight, and hundreds of ballots later, we tallied the votes to bring you our Second Annual Statesboro Fabulist!

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Most Fabulous Community Activist – Francys Johnson

Most Fabulous Woman of 2015 – Ashley Hines Ellis

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1 Fabulous barely describes our “over the top” achiever and Most Fabulous Woman of 2015, Ashley Hines Ellis. Ashley is a whirlwind of action all the time as mother to two active boys, Executive Vice President of BBWH Insurors, 2015 President of the Chamber of Commerce, past president of Statesboro Service League, active church member, and community volunteer. A Statesboro native, Ashley cheers on the Statesboro High School Blue Devils, the Bulloch Academy Gators, and Georgia Southern with equal force. She’s a great inspirational and motivational speaker too, often called on to address groups of both students and adults. There is just no end to her enthusiasm; it’s contagious.

For her sweet, fun spirit, her community involvement, and her ability to lead, our readers voted her Most Fabulous Woman of 2015!

Francys Johnson is not only president of Georgia’s state chapter of the NAACP, he is the youngest to ever hold the office. Francys is also the pastor of three local churches, principal in an active law firm, past president of the Averitt Center for the Arts, an engaging public speaker, and advocate for the disenfranchised. With Francys, there is no free time. When he’s not defending a client’s civil rights, he is at the state capitol leading the Moral Monday Movement, or he’s lecturing students at Savannah State and Georgia Southern on race and politics. A graduate of the University of Georgia’s School of Law, Francys’ work reflects his beliefs in one big community– “there are no black and white issues. There are only red, white, and blue issues – American issues.”

Most Fabulous Cup of Joe – Cool Beanz

Most Fabulous Man of 2015 – Doug Lambert

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2 Some of our readers said about Doug Lambert: “a great community leader,” “fun personality,” “everybody loves Doug!” His good nature and great sense of humor are a perfect combination for his role as Mr. Hospitality in Statesboro. Doug has been a key part of the travel industry in southeast Georgia since the 1970s. He has developed several hotels in town, including the Fairfield Inn by Marriott and the Holiday Inn. One of the original founders of the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Doug has served as president of the SCVB, the Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Rotary. He serves on the Foundation Board at OTC and on the COBA Board at Georgia Southern.

He’s always been a community servant with progressive ideas – moving Statesboro forward. Hobbies include planes and automobiles, very fitting for a travel industry icon.

Most Involved Couple of 2015 – Tim & Lori Durden

3 The Durdens are one of those couples that you see everywhere, doing everything.

Whether it’s representing the Board of Regents at a ribbon cutting or attending an auction for Georgia Southern Football, the parents of three freely lend their time and energy as community volunteers and fundraisers. In 2015 the Durdens were Statesboro’s hosts for a Leadership Georgia group of over 100 statewide movers-and-shakers. They showcased Statesboro by planning tours, activities, parties, and meals for the group for three days, coordinating locations, caterers, and entertainment. It’s no wonder our readers voted Lori and Tim Durden Statesboro’s Most Involved Couple of 2015. They’re winners for making Statesboro shine!

You can smell the aroma of fresh baked goods and rich espresso when you walk into one of the finest bakery and coffee shops in Statesboro. At Cool Beanz inside CAKE, you get a cup of Joe that is fresh-roasted and fresh-ground. No roasted bean more than one month old is stored or ground. Owner David Hoyle is a coffee enthusiast and it shows in the piping hot cups he serves.

If you’re looking for an authentic coffee experience, taste the difference at Cool Beanz. 58 East Main Street 912.681.2253. www.cakeandcoolbeanz.com Most Fabulous Overall Restaurant in Statesboro – 40 East Grill

6 The Friendly Downtown Eatery “40 East,” as it’s known by the locals, is truly a crowd favorite.

The staff knows how to please diners with discriminating tastes. Entrees are created using the freshest local ingredients with rotating specials showcasing the variety of the season. The dinner menus are truly fabulous, and the flexible lunch menu is also just right for a quick business lunch.

It’s a great gathering spot, especially for those who work downtown. In the evenings after work, the cozy bar fills with a Happy Hour crowd enjoying mixed drinks and a decent list of wines. A winner last year in four Fabulist categories, 40 East is definitely a downtown dining destination. www.40eastgrill.com. 40 East Main Street. 912.764.4040.

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7 Most Fabulous Local Marching Band – Bulloch Blues Marching Band

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Statesboro’s Trendiest Boutique – Stella Boutique www.facebook.com/stellastatesboro 1098 Bermuda Run 912.681.7008

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Most Fabulous Business that Gives Back to the Community – Willingway Hospital www.willingway,com 311 Jones Mill Road 912.764.6236

Most Fabulous Guy’s Night Out Location – Spikes Sports Bar www.clubhousestatesboro.com 2704 Old Register Road 912.871.1000

Most Fabulous Local Fundraiser/ Charity Event of 2015 – Dancing with the Statesboro Stars

15 10 Most Fabulous Meeting Place – Natural Resources Building Ogeechee Technical College www.ogeecheetech.edu 20 Joe Kennedy Boulevard 912.681.5500

Biggest Statesboro News Story of 2015 – Tormenta FC Premier Development League Soccer Comes to Statesboro www.tormentaFC.com 2704 Old Register Road 912.871.1000

Most Fabulous Local Barbeque – Bubba Hunt’s Butts & Brews

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11 Most Fabulous Breakfast Location – RJ’s Grill www.rjsgrill,com 434 South Main Street 912.489.8658 16 • Statesboro Magazine

You gotta love a guy named Bubba who’s a national barbeque contest champion. What Bubba Hunt started in the parking lot of Paulson Stadium as a tailgate for Georgia Southern football games quickly turned into a sideline of entering championship barbeque competitions. He’s pulled the Butts & Brews hog-size grill all the way to Las Vegas to compete against some of the nation’s best Q. In his spare time, Bubba dabbles in real estate, becoming one of Caldwell Bankers highest volume rookies in the U.S. #ButtsnBrewsBBQ 912.764.5485

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16 Most Fabulous Local Photographer – Frank Fortune Full disclosure first – for the past 17 years, Frank Fortune has been the principal photographer for Statesboro Magazine, having photographed every cover, except for two (there’s a trivia question for you). If you’re looking at a great photograph in a local magazine, advertisement, sports program, or marketing catalog, chances are Frank’s flash highlighted the picture first. Frank is a master of light and a perfectionist, producing images with his camera the same way Norman Rockwell did with his paint brush: classic, emotional, iconic.

He’s won national awards for his work and is a sought after lecturer at universities on the art and skill of photography. He’s been making Statesboro and Georgia Southern look fabulous for over 30 years.

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17 Most Fabulous Window Display in Statesboro – Lori Grice Photography www.lorigrice.com 34 East Main Street 912.764.7274

18 Most Fabulous Senior Residence/ Retirement Community – Southern Manor Retirement Inn www.southernmanorstatesboro.com 1532 Fair Road 912.681.2686

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Most Fabulous Personal Trainer – Melanie Lewis www.nshapefitnesscenter.com 3333 Northside Drive West 912.489.7115

Most Fabulous Pizza in Town – Mellow Mushroom www.mellowmushroom.com/store/statesboro 1098 Bermuda Run 912.681.4743

Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Women’s Clothing Store – Walker Boutique & Most Fabulous Local Gift Shop – Walker Pharmacy & Gifts

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19 Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Entertainer – Russ Lanier The only person who does Elvis better than Russ Lanier is Elvis. One of the principals in Thigpen, Lanier, Westerfield & Deal, CPAs, Lanier uses his alter ego to entertain for churches, special events and charities. Playing to packed houses across the Southeast, Lanier has a knack for channeling the King. Statesboro has a burning love for Russ’ tribute to the Tupelo Tornado.

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A fashion mecca for locals and visitors, Walker Boutique cements its reputation for being fashion forward. On trend with the latest and most stylish boutique lines, Walker is a great source for items ranging from resort wear to office attire. Walker is also the best destination for accessories ranging from purses to carry-all bags to wallets, hats and shoes making it a great resource for gifts. Monogramming is also available.

A popular section features items in Georgia Southern blue and gold for the perfect game-day outfit.

Home to some of the area’s most desirable costume jewelry, a wide range of styles includes one-of-akind handmade designs by owner Devra Walker. The store also features specialty items for the home from décor to cook wear, candles, linens, rugs, serving pieces, and items for the bath. Fragrance and skincare lines are also featured. Shop in the store or shop on line at www.walkerboutique.com.

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The Averitt Center for the Arts is the center of cultural activity for the residents of Bulloch and surrounding counties. With performances and events every week, the Averitt makes a great place for experiencing the area’s best entertainment.

As a non-profit organization, it also makes a great place to volunteer. www.averittcenterforthearts.org 33 East Main Street 912.212.2787

26 Most Fabulous Hotel in Statesboro – Holiday Inn www.holidayinn.com/statesboro 455 Commerce Drive 912-489-4545

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Most Fabulous New Bank – Statesboro Bank www.statesborobank.com 203 Savannah Avenue 912.681.8880

32 Most Fabulous Company to Work For – Sea Island Bank www.seaislandbank.synovus.com 2 East Main Street 912.489.8661

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Most Fabulous Place to Hear a Band Hunter McCumber An education program for children aimed at in Statesboro – teaching them about the dangers of illegal drugs, Hunter is the artistic genius behind the beautiEagle Creek Brewing Company two D.A.R.E. officers present the program to all ful design of Statesboro Magazine. In his second Most Fabulous Local Craft Beer – Bulloch County 5th graders each year. His work year of showcasing the people, places, and things Eagle Creek Brewing Company protecting and serving Bulloch County citizens that make Statesboro a great place to live, Hunter Thank you for placing ad with Statesboro Magazine.

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38 Most Fabulous Local Marketing Company – Southeastern Marketing www.sems-usa.com 116 North College Street 912.764.6894

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THANK YOU STATESBORO! 37 Most Fabulous Innovative New Product – Kim’s Cheese Straws Kim Marsh Kaiser uses her great-grandmother’s recipe to make mouthwatering cheese straws in the Marsh Cabin Bakery. The small-batch, artisan bakery produces award winning Kim’s Cheese Straws in four mouth-watering flavors: original cheddar, parmesan, tomato basil cheddar, and hot habanero cheddar. These southern homemade cheese straws are handcrafted and hand-packaged daily using select, premium ingredients to ensure exceptional quality. A 2016 Flavor of Georgia finalist. www.kimscheesestraws.com Marsh Cabin Bakery 912.682.2638

39 Most Fabulous Sushi – Orchid Asian Restaurant www.facebook.com/orchidasianrestaurant 1525 Fair Road 912.243.9101

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40 Most Fabulous Place to Buy A Car – JC Lewis Ford Lincoln www.jclewisofstatesboro.com 12130 US Highway 301 South 912.225.5783

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Most Fabulous Place to Buy Farm Equipment – Blanchard Equipment Company

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Statesboro’s Most Fabulous DJ – Benji “Jammin’ J” Lewis By day he’s the assistant director at Charter Conservatory, but by night, he turns it up at parties and special events as Benji “Jammin’ J” Lewis.

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45 Most Fabulous Girl’s Night Out Location – Millhouse Steakhouse www.millhousesteakhouse.com 1601 Statesboro Place Circle 912.871.6474

46 Most Fabulous Local Realtor – Paul Newman www.buystatesboro.com 1550 Brampton Avenue, Suite A 912.489.4433

“Most Fabulous Downtown Statesboro Restaurant!”

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47 Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Golf Course – Georgia Southern Golf Course www.recreation.georgiasouthern.edu/golf 1031 Golf Club Road 912.478.4653

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48 Most Fabulous School Principal – Dr. Torian White (Southeast Bulloch Middle School) https://sebms-bcss-ga.schoolloop.com 9124 Brooklet-Denmark Road 912.842.8400

49 Most Fabulous School – Bulloch Academy www.bullochacademy.com 873 Westside Road 912.764.6297

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Thanks Statesboro Magazine readers for voting us “Most Fabulous Place to Buy a Car”.

Convenient locations in Statesboro and Savannah!

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50 Most Fabulous Local Antique Store – 67 Antique Mall Kim Adams, owner of 67 Antique Mall, has over 12,000 sq. ft. of antiques and collectibles to browse through. Outdoor markets/fairs are held in the spring and fall. Visit her website for 2016 special event dates. www.67antiquemall.com 6700 GA Highway 67 912.839.2167

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Most Fabulous Downtown Restaurant – Gee Da’s Table www.facebook.com/Gee-Das-Table 30 West Main Street 912.764.7119

Most Fabulous Supermarket/Grocery Store – Bi-Lo www.bi-lo.com 325 Northside Drive East #1 912.489.1465

55 Most Fabulous Financial Planner – Wells Fargo Advisors When it comes to planning your financial future, Statesboro’s Wells Fargo Advisors are dedicated to doing what’s right for you. www.wellsfargoadvisors.com 35 South Main Street 912.764.5080

56 51 Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Health Care Professional – Dr. George A. Palmer. East Georgia Women’s Center www.eastgawomenscenter.com 1012 Bermuda Run 912.871.4800

Most Fabulous Insurance Agent – Nicole Guarino www.statefarm.com/agent/US/GA/Statesboro/ Nicole-Guarino-74NBQ4FF000 100 Brampton Avenue, Suite 1D 912.681.3400

60 Most Fabulous Farmer – Lannie Lee Lannie Lee has been farming longer than most Bulloch County residents have been alive. At 95, his lifelong experience is something area farmers seek out regularly. Long-time president of Bulloch County Farm Bureau, his leadership of the group has brought the organization many state awards has brought the local organization many state awards for membership increases and for the Young Farmers committee. He makes great cane syrup too!

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Most Fabulous Hair Stylist – Denna Hughes at Split Ends www.splitendssalonstatesboro.com 302 South Zetterower Avenue 912.489.2642

Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Furniture Store – LA Waters Furniture www.lawaters.com 300 Lovett Road & 8 West Main Street 912.764.5431

58 53 Most Fabulous Place to Spend Saturday Morning – Serenity Day Spa & Salon www.serenityspasalonstatesboro.com 1100 Brampton Avenue 912.489.3883 26 • Statesboro Magazine

Most Fabulous Columnist – Kathy Bradley Award-winning author of two books, Breathing and Walking Around and the soon to be released Wondering Toward Center, Kathy connects with readers by examining the natural world “as a prism through which to understand the human experience.” Her beautiful prose is a hymn for the soul. www.kathyabradley.com or www.amazon.com

65 Most Fabulous 5K Run – The Chocolate Run Known as “the sweet race,” the Chocolate 5K Run is held annually in February close to Valentine’s Day. Participants get a t-shirt and chocolate treats, while proceeds go to the Open Hearts Community Mission. A sweet deal all the way around! www.facebook.com/TheChocolateRun Contact Jennifer Douglas at 912.536.2126

62 Most Fabulous Local Builder – Jamey Cartee Jamey Cartee is the local builder known for constructing fabulous Southern Living homes.

The owner of St. Andrews Builders since 1991, Jamey’s experience in custom home building and design makes him the expert from design conception to completion. www.builderstatesboro.com 15 South Mulberry Street 912.764.6199

66 Most Fabulous Local Veterinarian – Dr. Barry Wolfe, University Animal Dogs and cats agree on this one – Dr. Barry Wolfe is a fabulous veterinarian. He and the staff of University Animal Hospital provide compassionate, quality care for all animals. Offering a complete range of services including vaccinations, surgical, and dental services for your pet. www.university-animal-hospital.com 409 South Zetterower Avenue 912.243.9162

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Most Fabulous Business Lunch Location – LongHorn Steakhouse www.longhornsteakhouse.com 296 Northside Drive East 912.489.5369

Most Fabulous Local Outdoor Dining – Gnat’s Landing www.gnatslanding.com 470 South Main Street 912.489.8291

Most Fabulous Local Floral Designer – Shannon Lowe, Frazier’s Flowers & Gifts www.fraziersflowers.com 202 South Zetterower Avenue 912.225.4645

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Most Fabulous Local Carwash – Statesboro Carwash www.statesborocarrwash.com 830 Buckhead Drive 912.764.3692

Most Fabulous Kid-Friendly Restaurant – Chick–Fil–A www.cfarestaurant.com/statesboro 430 Northside Drive East 912.764.7941

Most Fabulous Men’s Clothing Store – The Sir Shop www.statesborosirshop.com Statesboro Mall 718 Northside Drive East 912.764.6924

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71 Most Fabulous Local Pharmacy – McCook’s Pharmacy In December of 2005, registered pharmacists Len and Janie McCook opened McCook’s Pharmacy to bring local patients the individual attention only a hometown pharmacy can provide. Dedicated to furnishing total pharmacy needs, McCook’s offers professional service, patient counseling, compounding, on-line refills, a convenient drive thru, plus city-wide delivery. Five registered pharmacists are on staff to provide fast refills and friendly service. www.mccookspharmacy.com. 23630 U.S. Highway East. 912.764.2223.

Most Fabulous Dad – Dr. Austin Whitlock

Most Fabulous Mom – Azure Rountree

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– Family Favorites and the newest, Kid Then there’s his volunteer work with the Friendly Recipes, with proceeds going to Ferst Foundation, an organization dediAutism research. Azure hosts a blog and cated to childhood literacy, making sure a local group to lend support to parents there are quality books in every child’s with special needs kids. home. Not to mention he’s the father of www.azurerountree.com 392 Indigo Hills you for placing an ad with Statesboro three beautiful daughters.

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77 Most Fabulous Attorney – Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh & Hodgin, LLC When choosing Statesboro’s Most Fabulous Attorney, our readers chose a whole law firm – Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh & Hodgin, LLC. It’s probably because the partners have expertise in accounting and finance providing a wide range of legal services from personal injury to real estate; from business law to trusts & estates. www.statesborolawgroup.com 1209 Merchants Way, Suite 201 912.764.9055

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We already know, Statesboro rocks. Statesboro is a finalist in the America’s Best Communities competition, home to the greatest football team in the NCAA, and boasts a quality of life that other towns only dream of. It’s really no secret to us – Statesboro is the greatest place to live, work, and play in the USA.

75 Most Fabulous Local Exercise Facility/Gym – 180 Fitness www.oneeightyfitness.com 4-A College Plaza 912.871.6622

76 Most Fabulous Local Fried Chicken – Fordham’s Restaurant www.fordhamsfarmhouse.com 23657 US Highway 80 East 912.489.5307

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84 Most Fabulous Swimming Hole – Forest Heights Country Club www.forestheightscc.com 3772 Country Club Road 912.764.9817

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Most Fabulous Local Personality – Dal Cannady If it’s happening in Statesboro, chances are you will see WTOC TV Bureau Chief Dal Cannady covering the story with camera and microphone in hand.

Dal keeps abreast of all the local news and lends what little free time he has to the Walk for America and the American Heart Association. Dal makes us all look good on TV. www.wtoc.com or www.facebook.com/dal.cannady tweet @wtocdalcannady

Most Fabulous Daycare – Preschool at First United Methodist Church

85 Most Fabulous Party/Event of 2015 – Boys & Girls Club Steak & Burger Dinner

82 Most Fabulous Eagle Football Tailgate Crew – “Goot Wuns” This crew of Georgia Southern football fans is so fanatical they bleed True Blue. Other tailgating groups may have a bigger crowd or a bigger grill, but none has a bigger heart filled with love for those Eagles than the “Goot Wuns.” In plain English it’s “Good Ones,” but that changes after spending a Saturday afternoon with them at Paulson.

The Bulloch County Boys & Girls Club has one signature fundraiser that the whole town looks forward to each year. It’s the annual Steak & Burger dinner held in September. The Club hosts potential donors children to raise funds for programming.

Special guests have included Kay Robertson, Beth Holloway, and Governor Nathan Deal. www.bgcbulloch.org 515 Denmark Street #1200 912.489.4334

The FUMC Preschool is known for offering early childhood education in a warm Christian environment. Children from ages six weeks to five years of age enjoy activities to help them grow mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually, in preparation for entering kindergarten. Serving the church and the community. www.statesorofirst.com/preschool 101 South Main Street 912.764.7589

89 Most Fabulous Family Reunion – the Lee Family

86 Most Fabulous Mani/Pedi – Luxury Nails www.facebook.com/luxurynailsstatesboro 860 Buckhead Drive 912.489.7191

87 83 Most Fabulous Place for Game Day Apparel – University Store Need a pair of pompoms? What about a new shirt, hat, or shorts to show your true blue colors on Georgia Southern game day? Our readers chose carefully and hands down, the Georgia Southern Bookstore offers the most authentic apparel and fan-fare needed to cheer the Eagles on to victory for the second year in a row! www.gsustore.com.

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Most Fabulous Place to Take the Kids for Fun – The Clubhouse Laser tag, bowling, video games; The Clubhouse of Statesboro provides the whole family with hours of fun and entertainment. There’s a putt putt golf course and a Coca-Cola go-cart raceway. Let the kids spend a few hours or a whole day. Spiker’s Sports Grill & Bar provides a full menu for lunch or dinner.

Home to the Tormenta FC PDL soccer franchise, there’s always plenty of sports action at The Clubhouse. www.clubhousestatesboro.com 2704 Old Register Road 912.871.1000

88 Most Fabulous Dentist – Larry G. Hubbard, DDS, PC Dr. Hubbard is one of the area’s leading dentists providing comprehensive care in general and cosmetic dentistry. He believes in a “no pain” dental experience for children, teens and adults.

Dr. Hubbard offers implants, laser periodontal treatment and regular check-ups in a sensitive and informative environment. www.statesborodentist.com 4 Lester Road 912.764.9891

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Most Fabulous Tattoo Parlor – Ivory Tower Tattoo www.ivorytowertattoo.com 406 Fair Road 912.764.5048

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92 Most Fabulous Pediatrician – Dr. Elizabeth Penn, Mama Doc Pediatrics The mission of Mama Doc Pediatrics is “to keep children happy and healthy by providing excellent and compassionate care to both parent and child.” Doctors Elizabeth Penn and Anna Benson provide primary care, emergency room consultations, and general pediatric admissions to East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Accepting new patients infant through teen. www.mamadocpediatrics.com 400 East Grady Street 912.871.5437

Most Fabulous Local Bakery – Cake Bakery www.cakeandcoolbeanz.com 58 East Main Street 912.681.2253

95 Most Fabulous Local Artist – Scott Foxx Scott Foxx is the talented local artist behind the creation of the puppets for the Bulloch County Historical Society’s puppet show – The Ole Scarecrow Statesboro Medicine Show. He also designed and painted the Eagle statue installation at the Statesboro Regional Library. Scott is an instructor in the Arts as well, lending his free time to volunteering at the Averitt Center for the Arts.

97 Most Fabulous Politician – Jan Tankersley Jan Tankersley is the first woman to represent Bulloch County in the state legislature and since being elected in 2010, she has served on the key committees that push Bulloch County forward. While in office she’s sponsored legislation to benefit public health, education, and agriculture. She’s also an advocate for those with special needs, sponsoring bills for childhood cancer research and reading services for the blind. www.house.ga.gov 401-B State Capitol, Atlanta 404.656.7855

Thank you, Statesboro, for voting us “Most Fabulous Business That Gives Back to the Community!”

It was our great pleasure to donate $101,314.16 in 2015 to the Boys and Girls Club, Center for Addiction Recovery at GSU, Alzheimer’s Association and the Averitt Center for the Arts.

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Most Fabulous Church Choir – First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church Choir takes inspiration from verse 33 in Psalm 104 – “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” With music ministries for all ages, First Baptist is known for providing a vibrant mission through song for the church and the community. Talented soloists, quartets and duos lift their voices in praise each week.

Services are videotaped and shared on social media. www.fbc-statesboro.org 108 North Main Street 912.764.5627

As Director of Planning & Development for the City of Statesboro, Mandi Cody has a big job. She is responsible for the City’s health in the long term, so she champions the economic development of Statesboro while balancing the City’s growth, expansion, housing, historic preservation, property maintenance, transportation, and aesthetics. Whew. No wonder our readers think she’s fabulous!

100 Most Fabulous Place to Get Married in Statesboro – Georgia Southern Botanic Garden A green oasis in the middle of Statesboro, the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern provides a lovely romantic setting for weddings of all sizes. With over 11 acres of luscious flowing lawns, canopies, and outdoor “rooms” surrounded by native flowers year-round, the Botanic Garden is popular for special events and celebrations of all kinds. www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/garden 1505 Bland Avenue 912.478.1149

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Bride’s name: Mary Beth Eckles Groom’s name: William (Will) Warren Ball, Jr. Where you reside: Statesboro, Georgia Where you both work:

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Groom – W.W. Ball Farms Date of Wedding: May 16, 2015 Wedding Location/Venue: Quinney Oaks Plantation, Millen, Georgia Dress Shop: J’Adore Bridal Dress Label: Justin Alexander Tuxedo Rental: R. J. Pope Traditional Men’s Wear Wedding Colors: Sea Mist Green and other neutral tones Photographer: Marsha Hagan Photography Wedding Cake: Cathy’s Cakes & Creations, Cathy Black Caterers:

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Reception: Mid-Life Chryslers Florist, Designer & Decorator: Foye Knight Wedding Director: Judy Rocker, Quinney Oaks Plantation Reception Location: Quinney Oaks Plantation Honeymoon Location: Antigua Wedding Favors: “Forget-Me-Not” flower seed bags recognizing Alzheimer’s Awareness Wedding Theme: Rustic Elegance Parents:

Bride: Mr. & Mrs. Lee Eckles of Statesboro, Georgia

Groom: Mr. & Mrs. Warren Ball of Statesboro, Georgia Tell us about any significant or traditional family custom observed at your ceremony or reception: The bride carried her Grandmother’s engagement ring on her bouquet and continued her family’s tradition of walking down the aisle to “God of our Fathers.”

Something old: Bride’s grandmother’s engagement ring Something new: Bride’s Dress Something borrowed: Veil for ceremony belonged to bride’s sisterin-law Something Blue: Bride’s Alpha Delta Pi Sorority pin Tell us about any special involvement by your or your husband’s family: The groom’s father designed and constructed a cross made of driftwood that was used as the backdrop on the altar during the ceremony. The cross now stands at our home.

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Bride’s name: Sally Sierra Smith Groom’s name: Pratt Edward Mathews Where you reside: Savannah, Georgia Where you both work:

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Wedding Favors: Pint beer glasses with our names and wedding date printed in winter red and green.

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Wedding Theme: Winter, traditional

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We were so honored by the presence of many wonderful friends and family that helped celebrate our special day. Our parents, friends, and family showed us unconditional love and support throughout the entire wedding process.

During the ceremony, my father, Dess Smith, sang “The Lord’s Prayer” and my aunt, Anna Kate Willoughby, sang “Make You Feel My Love.”

Pratt’s cousin, Robert Lovett, read I Corinthians 13: 4-13.

The cake knife used to cut the wedding cake was hand made by Pratt’s father, Harry Mathews. The knife was hand engraved and had an ivory handle.

Another special feature at the reception was a wedding beer Pratt created and brewed. The beer was a kettle-soured saison, and it had a red hue from all of the strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries that were used during the brewing process. It was delicious!

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She is the business owner of Azure’s Gourmet & Sweets, a Food Contributor for MoMents Magazine, an Autism advocate, and a public speaker.

She leads a community support group for special needs parents monthly so that they can get resources and meet other parents going through the same experiences. For more information about the food she loves to cook, purchasing her cookbooks, and learning about her cause, go to www.AzureRountree.com.

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“This book is special to me because it was written with and dedicated to our four kids. Thank you to Henry, Anna, Sarah & James for giving the thumbs up on all of the recipes and to my husband and the best daddy in the world, Joel, for supporting us and being our taste tester! I love all of you to the moon and back! To the person receiving this book, I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as we loved making them!”

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Spring is a great time to remember that this earth on which we live is alive. It’s a vast ecosystem, providing air, water, plants, soil and all the resources necessary to sustain life.

So this year as you’re going through your house, throwing open the windows and doing a little “spring cleaning,” take a few minutes to think about how you and your family are using Earth’s resources every day.

Lissa Leege, a biology professor and director of the Center for Sustainability at Georgia Southern, says that most Americans are using more resources than they should — more than our planet can sustain.

“There’s an old Sioux proverb that says, ‘The frog does not drink up the pond in which it lives,’” she said. “If we use up the resources in our pond, then we’ve got no place to live. We have to use them in a sustainable way.”

Leege says adopting a more sustainable lifestyle can start with some simple changes in behavior that won’t stress your family or empty your pocketbook — it just might make you feel like a better person and probably save you money in the long run.

A truly green landscape Less than one percent of the earth’s water is actually available and accessible for humans to use. The average American family uses 320 gallons of water per day, and a third of that water goes to the lawn and other outdoor usages.

Statesboro has mandatory restrictions for outdoor water use, but allows exemptions for people who find creative sources of water. Leege collects her rinse water and dehumidifier water for her indoor and outdoor plants. She also suggests choosing native Georgia plant species that don’t require as much water to survive. To learn more about these species and to see them on display, visit the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern.

A garden too far The average American meal travels 1,500

miles before it is consumed. Considering the wealth of agriculture in Bulloch County, try locally grown and raised options thereby eliminating the gas and emissions to move items from countries as far away as China to your grocer.

A more sustainable way of eating, says Leege, is to take advantage of Statesboro’s Main Street Farmers Market — one of the best of its kind in the state — where you can buy locally grown vegetables and locally raised meat while supporting the local economy and your local farmer.

The Market opens on Saturday, April 2nd, at 9:00 a.m., in Charlie Olliff Square next to Sea Island Bank on East Main Street.

The lengthy South Georgia growing season provides a great option for starting a garden of your own — tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans all grow remarkably well in a backyard or in patio containers. Even a simple herb garden on a windowsill can be rewarding and a cost-saver.

A truckful of trash Have you ever stopped to think about where your trash goes when you toss it?

The Bulloch County landfill has been closed for more than 20 years, so each bag of trash you toss is trucked 70 miles to Jesup, Georgia. Georgia Southern trucks all of its waste 120 miles away to Macon, Georgia.

And when those landfills close, what then?

“We’ve got to do better,” said Leege. “Reduce, reuse, recycle — in that order.”

To reduce your trash output, Leege suggests buying less grocery items boxed up in packaging or in plastic wrap. Bring your own reusable grocery bags to the store and avoid using plastic bags. Instead of purchasing water in bottles, buy a reusable water jug to bring to work or buy a reusable coffee mug to refill at your favorite coffee shops.

Leege says recycling is important, but it is the last resort after reducing and reusing.

In Bulloch County, there are currently 17 recycling centers. Convenient to most resi-

dents, the centers take No. 1 and No. 2 plastics, glass, paper, cardboard and metals. To see a map of recycling center locations, visit www.KeepBullochBeautiful.org.

Leege says being a responsible resident of Earth doesn’t have to be a chore. It’s a matter of thinking about the simple ways in which you can keep your home and your family healthy and beautiful, which makes a difference in the world.

“You do what you can,” she said. “And everyone can do something. Once you’ve done one thing, then it’s easier to do two, and people watch you.

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Less Stress, More Joyful Living

W When surveys are taken to determine the greatest problems facing Americans today, the number one on most lists is stress. It goes by different names: tension, strain, anxiety, to name a few. But I just call it stress. I have come to the conclusion that stress is an inescapable part of living.

We all have to deal with it, even pastors/ preachers. I still laugh at the story I first heard years ago of the pastor who came into the sanctuary with the choir to begin the worship service. He sat on the platform, looked out into the congregation, and nearly fell out of his chair, for sitting out in the crowd was his former prison cellmate. No one in the church knew that he had once been in prison. After the choir sang the call to worship the pastor stood at the pulpit, opened his Bible, and said, “I read from Micah 8:1 (by the way, there are only seven chapters in Micah): ‘If thou seeth me and

thinkest that thou knowest me, say nothing, and I will speak with thee afterward.’ What stress!

Through the years I have kept up with what the social scientists say are the leading causes of stress. For years the leading stressor was the death of a spouse. I noticed recently that another stressor has risen to the top: childhood trauma. Apparently the studies are now showing that more adults carry stress today from difficulties they experienced in childhood, like death of a parent, divorce, abuse, and bullying.

Other leading causes of stress are family problems, health issues, work difficulties, and financial troubles. Another stressor that has been inching upward since 2001 is terrorism.

I suppose the major question is, “How can I keep stress from building up within me to the extent that I am overwhelmed, that

my health is destroyed, that I can no longer make wise decisions, that I am robbed of joy?” Let me make some suggestions: 1. Build a support system for your life.

This would consist primarily of people with whom you can share what’s going on with you. We all need a few people who will listen to us without being judgmental.

2. Give some thought and study concerning what causes the most stress in your life, and what you can do about it. There are some excellent books and articles on the subject.

3. Develop some pass times or diversions that will help you get away from the stressors. And don’t feel guilty about getting away. Even Jesus left people who were in need and climbed up into the mountains to be alone with God. 4. Expose yourself to what makes you laugh. It is true that laughter is good medicine, and laughing can relieve a lot of the tension you feel.

5. Take a closer look at prayer and worship. I’m convinced that stress is a spiritual issue, and can best be handled through spiritual practices. This could also help you make good decisions.

I ran across a concept written by Hans Selye that has opened my eyes on this issue of stress. Dr. Selye divides people into two categories: some of us are racehorses and some are turtles. Racehorses thrive on a fast-paced life, are highly motivated, competitive, aggressive, and often long for challenges, adventure, even danger.

Others of us are turtles who move slowly, require peace and quiet, and are cautious and careful. Racehorses tend to be very impatient with turtles. They even give turtles the impression that there is something wrong with those who don’t run at their pace.

Often racehorses and turtles get married to each other. Opposites do attract you know. And that is a setup for frustration that can lead to stress. We get impatient with each other, and have the attitude that our spouses ought to be like us. But no!

Type A personality racehorses and Type B personality turtles can learn to appreciate each other. God doesn’t want us to all be alike anyway. In marriage, and in all other relationships, when we learn to accept those who are different we have moved a long way into solving the issue of stress.

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The View From Here s Ric Mandes

Yesterday

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I’ve been independent most of my life.

I say most of my life. Taking care of myself financially began when I was eleven and asked the guy who owned the Dock Junction Grocery if I could “bag” for him, pump gas, and rake around the front steps, on Saturdays.

He said “yeah.”

And with that, at the end of a twelvehour day, I walked home to Granny’s house with a crisp five-dollar bill in my pocket. A “fiver,” that is, until Granny explained to me how some of that belonged to the Lord.

Gran’s word was law.

Each Saturday evening found me showing Granny a fifty-cent piece, which I pledged I would drop into the collection

plate the next morning at church. I never really had a choice about giving the Lord a “share,” with the usher smiling down at me and Granny smiling at me with pride and Christian appreciation.

I’ve come a long way since those days at the Dock Junction grocery.

And so has the world.

Back then, a nickel bought a cold drink.

A whole bunch of candy could be purchased for just a penny. A bus ride to town was ten cents. A nice man’s shirt was $3.95. And most ties were a dollar. Gas: thirty-five cents a gallon. Milk: fifteen cents a quart.

And life was simple.

There was just one car to a family. One phone in the home. Children filled their conversations with “Yes ma’am,” and “No, sir.”

Visions of Superman filled the room, as voices flowed from the small brown radio

with its yellowish dial.

Bedtime was nine. Except for Fridays and Saturdays.

“Pretending” was every kid’s companion. Television was an advent yet to invade that wonderful section of a young mind.

So, I sit here, writing on my computer about yesterday: my bagging groceries, pumping gas, and raking up late at night, each Saturday.

Gone are the nickel drinks and the dime bus rides.

And so are the simple ways of living . . . as many summer nights I’d sit on Gran’s front porch watching the flare and the flight of fireflies making childlike patterns against the night, and listening to the cacophony concert created by the crickets as they danced about in the small glen nestled just across the road from the house where I lived for ten wonderful years with my Granny.

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Mr. Robert Leon Neal, Jr.

11.12.16

Pastor Harry Baldwin, Sr.

12.07.16

Ms. Yamaya L. Hobbs

12.04.16

Mr. James Lemuel Nevil, Jr.

12.04.16

Mr. Melvin “Doc” Barker, Jr.

11.06.16

Mrs. Mary Jensen Hodges

12.14.16

Mrs. Shannon Sweeney Newsom

11.21.16

Ms. Pamela Jean Black

12.30.16

Mr. Anthony “Ant” Hodges

12.18.16

Mr. Barry Lee Ostean

11.20.16

Mr. Thomas Melton Boatright

11.12.16

Mr. Robert David Holloway

12.24.16

Mr. Willie Owens, Jr.

11.19.16

Mrs. Bobbie Faye Bazemore Bowen

12.27.16

Mrs. Jean Foss Howard

12.25.16

Mr. Rudolph H. “Buck” Padgett

11.15.16

Mr. John Curtis Brock

12.28.16

Mr. William R. Howard, III

11.07.16

Mr. Frank Palmer, Jr.

11.08.16

Mrs. Louise Cannon Brown

12.19.16

Mr. William Lucious “Bill” Howell, Sr.

12.13.16

Mr. Robert Michael “Bob” Parrish

12.29.16

Mrs. Mary Linda Lee Brown

12.21.16

Mr. Carl Thompson Hunter

12.14.16

Mr. Charles Nelson Patty

12.21.16

Mr. Matthew Bulloch

12.14.16

Mrs. Ruby Cail Jackson

12.03.16

Mrs. Mildren Duren Pierce

11.30.16

Mrs. Geneva Johnson Bussell

11.07.16

Mr. Harry Jackson

12.05.16

Mrs. Jeanette Scott Pugh

11.21.16

Ms. Cassandra “Sam” Butler

12.02.16

Ms. Judy Faye Kirby Jackson

12.12.16

Mrs. Hilda Ilene Lee Rahn

11.08.16

Mrs. Shirley Ann Campbell

11.09.16

Mr. David W. Jaynes, Sr.

11.22.16

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Smith Reddick

12.09.16

Mrs. Thetis Akins campbell

11.21.16

Mrs. C. Elaine Jimenez

11.04.16

CW3 Ret. Thomas William Riley

12.16.16

Mrs. Lorene Cook Carter

11.27.16

Mr. Aaron J. Johnson

11.15.16

Mr. Thomas E. “Tommy” Roberts

11.03.16

Mrs. Lemie Brown Chavers

12.11.16

Mrs. Ruby Jewel Jones

11.07.16

Mr. Horald Anderson Sartin

12.01.16

Ms. Maggie Lou Collins

11.04.16

Mr. Marion Jordan, Jr.

11.02.16

Mr. Calvin Earl Saxon

12.12.16

Mr. Harry Vernon Corley

12.03.16

Mr. Ray Gordon Kangeter, Sr.

11.30.16

Mr. Vincent Eugene “Vennie” Scott

11.07.16

Mrs. Barbara Miller Anderson Council

11.08.16

Mr. Walter Harold Lank, Jr.

12.19.16

Mr. Tyler Tyrone Scott

10.30.16

Mr. Frank Cowart

11.15.16

Mrs. Margie White Littles

12.20.16

Mr. William Garrett “Bill” Shurling, Sr.

11.19.16

Mr. C.E. “Gene” Cowart

11.24.16

Rev. Donald Formby Lumpkin

11.11.16

Mr. Kaimel “K.K.” Simpkins

10.28.16

Elder William Howard Cox

11.02.16

Mr. Jack D. Mallard

11.02.16

Mr. Ronnie W. Smith

11.09.16

Mrs. Elizabeth Lynn Chassereau Crider

12.13.16

Mother Inez Smith Martin

11.21.16

Mrs. Eva Blackburn Stewart

11.24.16

Rev. Clifford Cutter, Sr.

11.25.16

CMS Ret. Robert “Bob” L. Martin

12.04.16

Ms. Vivian Marlene Thomas

11.03.16

Mr. Robert S. “Bob” Davis

11.11.16

SASSgt. Chester JaMicheal McBride, III

12.21.16

Ms. Roberta Lee Tisdale-Baron

12.10.16

Mr. Marvin Jefferson Davis, Jr.

11.10.16

Mr. Robert Wayne “Hogg” McCumber, Jr.

12.21.16

Mr. Grayson Leon Trapnell

12.01.16

Mrs. Burnease Donaldson Drummer

11.28.16

Mr. David C. McKnew

11.25.16

Mr. Harry Russell Turpin

12.24.16

Mr. Michael C. Dryden

11.12.16

Mr. Mark Edward Mercer

11.07.16

Mr. Jimmy Lee “Spooley” Walker

11.27.16

Mr. Purvis Dukes, Sr.

12.26.16

Mr. John Ike Metts

11.05.16

Mr. Burdett Ward

11.25.16

Mrs. Barbara Ann Lipsey Eubanks

12.26.16

Mr. James William Moats, Sr.

12.17.16

Mr. Christopher Washington

12.04.16

Mrs. Grace Motes Faircloth

12.14.16

Mr. Gerald “Papa” Molloy

12.21.16

Mr. Clifford Washington, Jr.

12.11.16

Mr. Jack Durward Fordham

12.06.16

Mrs. Diana Moore

12.15.16

Mrs. Corrie Rosier Whitehead

12.05.16

Mrs. Jacquelyn Bowen Foy

11.06.16

Mrs. Betty Ann Moore

12.20.16

Mother Carrie L. Williams

11.20.16

Ms. Sue Ann Franklin

11.10.16

Mrs. Anne White Davis Morgan

12.29.16

Ms. Minnie Sue Williams

11.08.16

Mrs. Jean Anderson Franklin

12.21.16

Mr. Bill Joe Morris

11.12.16

Mrs. Rosie Lee Turner Willoughby

11.17.16

Mrs. Jean Gillespie Freeman

11.14.16

Mr. Bobby Clayton Morris

12.31.16

Mr. Tommy Lee Wilson

12.14.16

Mr. Jimmy Louis Gaultney, Sr.

12.28.16

Mr. Gerald Wayne Morris, Sr.

12.02.16

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Pierce Wise

12.19.16

Ms. Glenda Coward Hagan

12.05.16

Mrs. Sue Nell Hamilton Mosley

11.16.16

Mrs. Edna Jean Woods

12.20.16

Mrs. Willena Rowe Hagans

11.25.16

Mrs. Carrie Weaver Zeagler

12.22.16

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