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ARDSLEY
A Social Publication for the Residents of
Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent | January 2015
Meet the Hetzels in the first
edition of Ardsley Living!
Photos by Angela Hopper Photography
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I M P O R TA N T N U M B E R S
www.n2pub.com
© 2015 Neighborhood Networks Publishing, Inc.
Utilities
1.800.437.3890
Electricity-Georgia Power
912.651.6565
Water, Sewer & Tax Office
912. 356.1210
Cable (Comcast)
912.550.4915
Dish (Direct TV)
912.651.1967
City of Savannah Sanitation
912.651.1967
Recycling
AREA DIRECTOR Karen Parker
540.471.9425
Karen.parker@n2pub.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS Diane Dodd – Diane Dodd Photography
Angela Hopper Lee- Angela Hopper Photography/Dog Canvas Studio
Hospital (with 24 hour emergency room)
912-350-8000
Memorial Health
912-819-6000
St. Joseph’s/Candler
City of Savannah Numbers
911
Emergency
800.222.1222
National Poison Control Center
912.335.3936
Ambulance
912.652.6500
Savannah/Chatham Metro Police
912.651.6757
Fire Department
912-651-6441
Savannah City Council
912.651.6415
Savannah City Manager
912.651.6444
Mayor’s Office
912.651.6450
Property Tax
Other
912-351-6750
Animal Control
912.354.9515
Animal Shelter
912-233-5767
Buses
912-691-7400
DMV
912.652.6800
Vehicle Tags/Registration
912.644.6400
Savannah Chamber of Commerce
1.877.SAVANNAH
Savannah Visitors Bureau
912.652.3600
Live Oak Public Libraries
800.275.8777
US Postal Service
912.964.0514
Savannah/Hilton Head Int’l Airport
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by the Association. Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the
views of N2 Publishing but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Ardsley Living
magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place,
photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.
CREATIVE TEAM Marie Nowell
Erich Nickens
Kari Gehrke
CONTRIBUTORS AT LARGE
We are always looking for residents to
follow up on leads, find great stories and
send us ideas. Let’s celebrate the great
things happening in our community! No
contribution is too small. Please email
Karen.parker@n2pub.com with your pictures, suggestions, or requests.
Jane BeareTom Johnson
AJ and Cody Hetzel Mary Margaret Macgill
Jerry Orlikowski Barbara Harris
Ardis WoodStathy Stathopoulos
Catherine HaleyLeah Bell
Kim Ingram Ron & Bernice Gantt
Dick and Susan Wallace
APCCNA Board Members Kristin Poitras
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This section has been created to give you easier access when searching for a
trusted neighborhood vendor to use. Take a minute to familiarize yourself
with the businesses sponsoring your newsletter magazine.
These local businesses are proud to partner with you and make this
magazine possible. Please support these businesses and thank them for
supporting your community!
AUDIO / VISUAL HOME THEATER
Rody's Audio Warehouse
311 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-1102
rodysaudiowarehouse.com
BATH & KITCHEN
FIXTURES
Sandpiper Supply
4101 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 236-3351
sandpipersav.com
CABINETRY,
KITCHENS AND
BATHS
Miller Surface Gallery, LLC
1460 W. Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31415
(912) 341-0435
millersurfacegallery.com
CARPET AND
UPHOLSTERY
CLEANING
Elite Carpet Cleaners
Trip Moses
(912) 656-4678
elite-cleaners.com
COFFEE CAFE
Bar Food / Coffee Deli
4523 Habersham Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-5956
barfoodsavannah.com
CONSTRUCTION &
REMODELING
Lufburrow Realty
7025 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-6562
lufburrowrealty.com
CRAWL SPACE
ENCAPSULATION
Coastal Crawl Space
(912) 335-3044
coastalcrawlspace.net
CREDIT UNIONS
Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union
200 Stephenson Avenue
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 236-4400
gaheritagefcu.org
Memorial Health Credit Union
901 E. 65th Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 354-8100
memorialhealthcu.org
CUSTOM WINDOW
TREATMENTS
Budget Blinds
Nancy Beskar
(912) 436-6806
budgetblinds.com /
midtownsavannah
ESTATE & TAG
SALES
The Mint Green Tag Sale Company
AJ and Cody Hetzel
(912) 232-1039
TheMintGreenTagSaleCompany.com
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Savannah Family Dentistry
Dr. Laura Hissam
5420 Paulsen Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 777-5767
savannahfamilydentistry.com
FINANCIAL &
INVESTMENT
PLANNING
Edward Jones
Mathew Cremeans
444 Johnny Mercer Blvd Suite C
Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 898-3691
edwardjones.com
FINE DINING AND
EVENT VENUE
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Randi Hempel
111 West Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 721-4800
ruths-chris.com
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FLOORS, CARPET,
TILE, & WOOD
Miller Surface Gallery, LLC
1460 W. Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31415
(912) 341-0435
millersurfacegallery.com
HEALTH &
WELLNESS
South Coast Health
310 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 303-3552
southcoast-health.com
HOME & BUSINESS
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Rody's Audio Warehouse
311 Mall Blvd
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-1102
rodysaudiowarehouse.com
INSURANCE: AUTOHOME-BUSINESSLIFE
Meridth Lamas
Mereidth Lamas
329 Eisenhower Drive Suite C
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 354-2390
savannahinsurancelady.com
PEST & TERMITE
CONTROL
Cox Termite / Pest Control
4 Bryce Industrial Drive
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 236-2503
coxtermiteandpestcontrol.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Angela Hopper Photography
(912) 898-7878
angelahopperphotography.com
IN HOME CARE
Home Instead
3505 Waters Avenue Suite F-1
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-0099
homeinsteadsavannah.com
PHOTOGRAPHY-FAMILY AND
SPECIAL EVENTS
Diane Dodd Photography
Diane Dodd
(912) 414-0824
dianedodd.com
INDEPENDENT &
ASSISTED LIVING
John Wesley Villas
231 West Montgomery Crossroads
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 925-8853
assistedlivingsavannah.com
PLUMBING & GAS
SERVICES
Henry Plumbing
1209 E. 59th Street
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 352-9827
henryplumbingco.com
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Calvary Day School
4625 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31414
(912) 351-2299
calvarydayschool.com
REAL ESTATE /
RELOCATION
SERVICES
Jane Beare
Jane Beare
6349 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 507-5797
janebeare.com
REAL ESTATE
PROFESSIONALS
Lufburrow Realty
7025 Hodgson Memorial Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-6562
lufburrowrealty.com
RESTAURANT
Bar Food / Coffee Deli
4523 Habersham Street
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-5956
barfoodsavannah.com
SPRAY FOAM
Ecofoam Insulation and Coatings
379 C. Browns Cove Road
Ridgeland, SC 29936
(843) 645-2300
ecofoaminsulations.com
TILE (CERAMIC,
PORCELAIN, STONE)
Miller Surface Gallery, LLC
1460 W. Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31415
(912) 341-0435
millersurfacegallery.com
TUTORING SERVICES
Kumon
10010 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 920-8899
Kumon.com / Savannah
VETERINARY CLINIC
VCA Greater Savannah Animal
Hospital
1350 E. Derenne Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-4288
vcahospitals.com / greater-savannah
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Publisher’s
Hello Ardsley Park Residents!
We are pleased to bring you your first Ardsley Living magazine and hope you enjoy it!
please let us know as they may want to
reach out to your neighbors as well.
N2 Publishing is the leading provider
of specialty publications for residents of
exclusive communities across the nation.
Our objective is to turn neighborhoods
into communities with our monthly
neighborhood magazines.
Each publication you will see is unique to
your neighborhood, and the publication
will reflect who you are as a community.
A typical publication will include: social
event information specific to the residents
of Ardsley, upcoming meeting information, fun and FREE social events put
on by N2, city issues and ideas, activities
and club information, business information, pictures, personal stories, and articles
(mostly written and photographed by your
neighbors), along with other information
specifically tailored to your neighborhood.
This publication is being provided FREE
OF CHARGE to you as a homeowner
as the cost of producing, printing, and
mailing each newsletter is covered by
the advertising partners that you see in
each issue. We try our best to screen our
advertisers to ensure that they can provide
the types of services that you may need
or want as a homeowner. If you currently
utilize a business that does excellent work,
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be included please email me at
karen.parker@n2pub.com.
The Ardsley Living publication and social
events are designed to increase social connections between residents and to develop
a true sense of community. By providing a
well-designed publication full of stories and
photos, we have seen N2 neighborhoods
increase attendance at social events, create
members that are better informed and allow
residents to widen their circle of friends.
I’d like to personally thank all of our
business sponsors who partnered with
us making the magazine free to all residents, as well as the many residents who
contributed to the first issue. Just know
this, Ardsley Living magazine would not
exist without the both of you!
I look forward to meeting each of you at
our upcoming neighborhood events!
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Neighbors Night Out at the Florence
Join us for Happy Hour at the Florence!
1 Victory Drive on January 27th from 5-7.
Dinner worthy appetizers will be provided
with cash bar. Space limited so please
RSVP to karen.parker@n2pub.com
Cheers,
We will communicate to you the various events we are hosting through the
publication and emails. If you wish to
Karen Parker
Publisher,
Ardsley Living
540-471-9425
Karen.Parker@
n2pub.com
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Resident Recipe – This is where you can let some of your cooking
secrets out to the public! All that is required are the ingredients and
preparation advice, but a photo is always nice too! This really spices
up things a bit from the ordinary mac & cheese.
Yard of the Month – If you have an outstanding yard or garden or know a neighbor who does, we want to know about it.
All you have to do is snap a picture and email it to us. Please
include names and the address so we can give you the proper
credit for all your hard work.
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Since this magazine is about you and your neighbors, we want and need your involvement. We are
looking for several types of articles to be submitted each month. Please take a few minutes to
acquaint yourself with the types of articles we normally include in the publication. If you have
any other article or story suggestions, please email me.
If you or a family member would like to be featured for any of the stories, just email me at Karen.
Parker@n2pub.com, and I will send you the simple details of submitting the information.
Pictures – WE LOVE PICTURES!!!
This includes pictures of parties, graduations, family events, kids playing, holiday
gatherings, etc. One of the best parts about
your new publication is the involvement
from residents. Pictures are an easy way to
help support the look of the newsletter as
well as bring smiles to your fellow residents.
Digital photographs with high-quality
capability are the way to go here; the more
pixels the better! Simply send an attachment of the pictures in an email to
Karen.Parker@n2pub.com.
Neighborhood News – This section features any activity going on in the neighborhood or surrounding area such as parades,
block parties, barbecues, neighborhood
clean-ups, school picnics, fundraisers, pool
parties, or golf events. We want to let you
know what is going on and what has happened with these social events!
Classifieds – Do you have something
that is for sale and would like to get
rid of it?? Just send an email to Karen.
Parker@n2pub.com with your contact
info and description of the item.
Kids to Kids – Make your kid the rock star
of the neighborhood as we profile a junior
member of the community each month.
Family Spotlight – This is where we get
to spotlight one of the neighborhood
families each month. Have you always
wished you knew your neighbors better?
Well, here is a great way to get to know
them. Each family is able to tell us whatever they would like, but some popular
questions to answer include: How long
have you lived in the neighborhood?
Where is your hometown? What’s your
education? What are your hobbies and
interests? What is your career?
Precious Pets – Here is an award winner! If you have a pet and want them to
be famous, just get them in the Precious
Pets section. Pets are our pride and joy so
let us know who they, and you, are! Past
famous animals have been turtles, rabbits,
birds, horses, dogs, cats, a pig, a hawk and
much more, so have fun with this one.
Athlete Spotlight – Whether you are 4 or 40, a ballerina or a
football player, this section is for you! Sports are a big part of
most people’s lives and we would like to highlight some great
athletes from the neighborhood.
New Arrivals – This is a new section designed to welcome
new babies into the neighborhood as well as congratulate
those proud parents. Please include basic birth information
as well as those baby photos!!
Kids’ Corner – Send in your child’s poem or artwork! Our
goal is to help your neighborhood have the best newsletter
possible. We always keep your needs in mind, so if you know
of anyone, or if you want to fill one of these articles yourself
just make sure you let us know.
Living Spaces – If you have decorated a room in your house and
would like to showcase it with the neighbors, please let us know!
Recognize Your Kids – Parents, do you want another way
to recognize or congratulate your kids about any sport, academic, or other activity achievement? Use your newsletter.
This should include pictures along with what they achieved.
Examples include: Black Belt, honor roll, straight A’s, scholarships, state champs, volunteer work, graduation, music, theatre, or just wish them Happy Birthday.
Travel Tales – If you or anyone you know has gone on a vacation and would like to share their experience, then this is the
place to be. This gives your friends and neighbors the chance to
feel your experience and see if it would be a good fit for their
own vacation! Pictures can be included as well.
Volunteer Spotlight – We want to recognize the hardworking
volunteers of the neighborhood. This is a chance to let others
know about your passion for an organization. Giving back to
the community is a big deal and we want to recognize you for it!
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By Catherine Haley
Dear Neighbors,
The Ardsley Park Chatham Crescent
Neighborhood Association Board of
Directors is thrilled to be included in this
inaugural issue of Ardsley Living magazine. This is a unique forum for our neighborhood to express ourselves and come
together. As residents of this wonderful,
historic neighborhood we should all be
proud of everything happening here.
Some of the main goals of both this new
magazine, and the Ardsley Park Chatham
Crescent Neighborhood Association, is
to increase awareness of events, new local
businesses, and any issues which may be
uniquely concerning to us in the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent area. The
APCCNA also sponsors and organizes
many events throughout the year, many of
which are free and open to all residents. If
you have not already attended one of these
great events, check out our Annual Oyster
Roast next month! You can find more info
on this event listed on the advertisement.
The APCCNA is 100% supported by
membership dues and the generosity of
our neighbors. We maintain a shoe-string
budget, and try to stretch it as far as possible. Each year we throw several events,
including, but certainly not limited to:
Music in the Park concert series
We invite mainly local bands and entertainers to come out and entertain the
community. And, weather willing, everyone brings a picnic and enjoys the music
in one of our lovely parks, and hopefully
meets a new neighbor or two!
Seasonal Movie Nights
A family-friendly movie screened outside,
usually in Teidemann Park. Great for
kids and adults alike!
The Annual Oyster Roast
Our only event that you have to pay for,
but it’s definitely worth it! Once you're in
its all free…music, beverage (of the adult
and regular variety!), and of course oysters
and BBQ! Tickets range from $25 for
members to $35 for non-members.
Holiday Party
Santa, Trolley Rides to see the lights in
the neighborhood, snacks, and festivities…a seriously fun evening for all!
These events are a hit every year, and we
hope to keep doing them for many years
to come. In addition to the events that
we oversee, there is much more behind
the scenes. We have board members who
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constantly monitor zoning issues, criminal
activity, real estate sales trends, legislative
issues, and just about anything else that
affects our community. We also are very
closely tied to the Garden Club, some of
the truly unsung heroes of our neighborhood. The members of the Garden Club
have been making our parks, lanes, and
sidewalks beautiful for years, in addition
to running the Annual Tour of Homes.
We also distribute a newsletter to our
members via email, but be sure to keep an
eye out for portions of our newsletter in
upcoming issues of this magazine.
The APCCNA Board is very excited to
work in conjunction with N2 Publishing
to reach a larger number of our neighbors, because as of right now less than
1/3 of households in the community
are members. Please take a look at our
membership application at the bottom of
the next page. Yearly dues are only $35/
household! It gives you direct access to
everything happening in your neighborhood, as well as invitations to all of our
events. Every membership counts, and
helps us do more for our community!
If you have any questions, or if you would
like to join, please contact ardsleyparkchathamcrescent@gmail.com, or feel free
to contact me directly at caeisenmann@
gmail.com. Again, please consider filling out the membership application. Our
main goal is to make our neighborhood
even better and to continue to foster the
feeling of community that makes Ardsley
Park/Chatham Crescent the best neighborhood in Savannah!
Thank you in advance for helping to
make our community great!
Catherine Haley
Membership Coordinator, APCCNA
Board of Directors
130 E 54th Street, Savannah GA 31405
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Oyster Roast – APCCNA Event
Ardsley Park Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association
OYSTER ROAST
With Live Music
by City Hotel
When: Saturday, February 21st
APCCNA Membership Application
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Resident #1:_________________________
Resident #2:______________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________
Email:____________________________________
I wish to volunteer for the following committees:
__ Block Captain ___ Membership __ Park & Tree
__ Public Safety __ Special Events
Where: Atlantic Mall
Who: Adults Only
Cost: $25.00/Person for APCCNA Members
$35.00/Person for Non-Members
RSVP: By February 21st
APCCNAEVENTS@gmail.com
Mail Checks to: PO Box 23674 Savannah, GA 31403
•Oysters
• Bar-B-Que and Sides
• Beer and Wine
Please detach and remit with your payment of $35.00 to:
ArdsleyPark/Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Assoc.
PO Box 23674 Savannah, GA 31403
Questions: please email ardsleyparkchathamcrescent@gmail.
com or see our website at www.apccna.org
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meet your
Neighbors
Photos by Angela Hopper Photography
Meet the Hetzels!
C
ody and AJ Hetzel live on the
400 block of E. 50th Street
with their two dogs, Mikimoto
(Carolina Dingo) and The Commodore (American bulldog).
Cody and AJ own and operate The
Mint Green Tag Sale Company, a
full-service estate sale business which
keeps them really busy. They are
brave enough to tackle anyone’s attic
even in the Savannah summers!
When it comes to music, they like an eclectic mix; everything
from Muddy Waters to Dolly Parton.
Being small business owners, they have a busy lifestyle and are
childfree by choice, though they do enjoy spending time with
their niece and nephews.
Get to know your neighbors better by having your family featured in the next available issue! Email us at Karen.Parker@n2pub.com.
Some of their favorite activities include
watching NFL Football, traveling, leadership development and
networking with fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Cody is a graduate of Leadership Savannah, and AJ is a graduate of Leadership Southeast Georgia as well as Step-Up Savannah's Neighborhood Leadership Academy.
Mikimoto and The Commodore walk Cody and AJ daily at
McCauley Park down the street from their house. Such good
puppies!
Since they have such a busy schedule these foodies love to eat out a
lot! Some of their favorite restaurants are Green Truck Pub, Moon
River Brewery, and Huc-A-Poo's. Because their schedules are jam
packed with all the business and civic activities they are involved in,
family dinner staples include frozen pizza and take-out.
When they aren’t working, they love cruising and are loyal
Jacksonville Jaguars fans! Don't laugh; they'll be good one
day. Currently their favorite TV shows include Boardwalk
Empire and Hell on Wheels.
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Both Alston and Isabel hope to dance with a professional ballet company upon completion of high
school. Alston, who is already attending Columbia
University, would like to major in English. Isabel
also hopes to simultaneously dance for a professional ballet company and go to college.
Alston and Isabel have been dancing since the age of
three. These days, ballet takes up most of their time,
but they both served as acolytes at Christ Church
Episcopal in Savannah when they were younger.
Both girls are avid readers and enjoy fashion.
Their maternal grandmother suggested that Alston audition for the Nutcracker when she was three years old
and Alston was a natural from the beginning. She loved
performing right from the start and loved ballet. Isabel
followed in her footsteps when she was old enough to
begin ballet, and also had a natural affinity for ballet.
Young
Achievers
For the past two summers, Isabel has attended The
School of American Ballet’s summer intensive program
for five weeks in NYC. She has also placed in the
top three at the regional level of the Youth America
Grand Prix (YAGP), the world’s largest ballet scholarship competition. She has qualified twice to compete
at the finals of the YAGP in NYC. Out of thousands
of young dancers competing, she was one of nineteen
twelve-year-olds from around the word and one of only
six American twelve-year-olds to qualify to compete in
the finals of the prestigious competition.
Meet Alston and Isabel Macgill!
By Mary Margaret Macgill
Photos: Evelyn Rowell Photography . Josh Japperpics Photography
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Hey kids – do you want to be the superstar of the neighborhood? All you have to do is ask your parents to
email youremail@n2pub.com and answer some questions in order to be featured in the next available issue!
We live in the house that our father, Frank Macgill, lived in
while he was growing up in Savannah. We bought the house
from his mother, renovated, and moved in. Alston was three
years old and Isabel was just a few weeks old.
The Macgill family members include Frank and Mary-Margaret
Macgill, (married 18 years) and Alston and Isabel Macgill.
We have a large, lazy, eleven-year-old orange tabby cat named
Gwinnett (after Button Gwinnett, one of the Georgia Representatives who signed The Declaration of Independence) and
Wisp, a year-and-a-half-old tortoise shell cat. She is named
after Will o’ the Wisp, a ballet from which excerpts are performed by the New York City Ballet.
Isabel, who is thirteen years old, is a freshman in high school at
Carlisle High School in Carlisle, PA. When she still lived in
Savannah full-time, she attended Esther F. Garrison School of
Visual and Performing Arts. She left home at eleven to seek
pre-professional ballet training. She lived with a ballet teacher
outside Atlanta during the week and came home to Savannah
on weekends. Isabel now attends Central Pennsylvania Youth
Ballet in Carlisle, PA. Many consider this one of the nation’s
best schools for classical ballet training.
Alston (seventeen years old – she just turned 17 in September)
attended Oglethorpe Charter Middle School in Savannah and
is now a freshman at Columbia University, in New York City.
She has lived away from home, attending ballet boarding school
since she was twelve years old. She currently attends The School
of American Ballet, at Lincoln Center in New York City. This
is the ballet school from which the New York City Ballet draws
its members. The New York City Ballet is widely accepted to be
the preeminent ballet company in America.
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Alston: “In ballet, I think it is so hard to
say what exactly makes another dancer
unique or special, so it's even harder to
say of myself ! I would definitely say that
I've put in many hours of hard work and
dedication to get to where I am now.”
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Alston, who is in her fourth year at
The School of American Ballet (SAB),
was honored to dance the lead role of
Odette, the white swan of the Swan
Lake ballet. This performance was in
May of 2014 at the school’s annual
workshop performance at Lincoln
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and therefore, Alston’s performance was
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Alston: “One amazing experience I've
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performed a pas de deux (step of two) with
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think its key. I would not be able to only
dance all day, no matter how much I love
it. I go to school part time at Columbia
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makes the workload easier to manage on
top of my ballet schedule. I am also sure
to make time for my friends and myself.”
Isabel: “I try to have a life outside of
dance, even if it means just doing one
thing with my friends every day.”
Alston: “I admire all of my ballet teachers, Veronica Moretti Niebuhr in particular. She's been my teacher and mentor for
as long as I can remember. Veronica has
always pushed me to be my best and want
"more," from my dancing and myself.
She's instilled in me such a strong work
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what a passion for dance looks like. “
Isabel: “My first ballet teacher, Veronica
Moretti Niebuhr, was an inspiration and
driving force behind my love for ballet.”
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Meet Rory – The “Princess of 50th” Street!
By Leah Bell
Hi! My name is Rory and I am a Tricolor
Cavalier King Charles and I am the definition of “Princess.”
The Club has been in existence for many
years. While not listed in the 1971 - 73
Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs,
Inc. book, it was re-organized in 1973 under
the leadership of Mrs. Shelby Myrick, Sr.
I celebrated by 2nd birthday in October!
I am owned and loved by Leah Bell. She
begged her parents for almost a year until I
was finally delivered as a Christmas present
in 2012. I arrived in Atlanta via Delta Cargo.
I was named after Rory Gilmore, who is a
favorite T.V. character of Leah’s. I can also be
called “Snory Rory” since I tend to breathe
deep when I sleep. I am very talented as well,
I can make the leap into my crate for car trips
without any assistance and I travel just about
everywhere with Leah.
During my house breaking time, Leah ran
out of puppy diapers and I to borrow her
underwear. Very fancy.
Leah has been asked if I am spoiled. She
prefers the term “well-loved.” I am a very
happy dog either way!
Do you have a pet and would like to share his/her story? Then email karen.parker@n2pub.com to have them featured in the next available issue! Dogs, cats, horses,
fish, and any other type of animals are welcome!
The members meet monthly in one another's
homes or in a local church from September through May, enjoying
fellowship, gardening information and service. Our objectives are:
To promote interest in the beauty and charm of the Ardsley
Park Area.
To further the education of the members in gardening, landscape
design, civic improvement and conservation of natural resources.
Citizens join by being sponsored by a member and attending
two meetings.
The Club is affiliated with the Georgia State Garden Club
whose mission is: Beautification, Conservation and Education.
In turn, we are also part of the National Garden Clubs of
America with a membership of over 200,000. Their mission is:
Education, Resources, and Participation.
Each year, The Club joins with the Historic Savannah Foundation and Christ Church Anglican to welcome visitors from all
over the country during their house and garden tour. The funds
raised by this event are put back into the neighborhood. Previous projects have included erecting the beautiful period light
fixtures in our many parks, replacing park benches, installing
a pet/people fountain in Tiedeman Park, reconstructing and
repairing the pillars at Washington and Bull, Washington and
Waters, and Abercorn and Victory. We have also contributed
time and funds to further the Victory Drive Project.
Cordially,
Ardis Wood, President
Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent
Garden Club
Club
Ardsley Garden
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MOTORC
YCLE
OF THE MONTH
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Karen. parker@n2pub.com
Meet Jerry Orlikowski
What type/year/model is you
Motorcycle? Why did you choose that
particular bike?
2013 Harley-Davidson CVO Road
King (110th Year Anniversary Limited
Number Model)
I choose this bike because it is a limited
issue bike with a 110 Screaming Eagle
engine.
How long have you been riding and
what got you started?
I started riding dirt bikes in the 1970s
while living in Michigan. When we
moved to Savannah in 2009 and the
weather was so much nicer and I was now
retired, I decided to take a rider course
and purchase a street bike.
Do you ride alone or with friends/spouse?
My wife Barbara rides with me occasionally – mostly we go out to breakfast
at the Squat & Gabble over in SC. I
have two friends that like to ride and
we try to do a 100 +/- mile weekly ride
that includes breakfast or lunch.
What has been your favorite trip while
riding?
We have made two trips to ride the Smoky
Mountains in Northern GA and SC. The
most memorable and exciting ride I have
done is “The Tail of the Dragon” at Deal’s
Gap. I have included a picture of the t-shirt.
That ride is famous in the motorcycle world
and “The Tree of Shame” is located there
for all the crashed parts of those that failed
to successfully make that ride.
Do you belong to any motorcycle clubs?
No but would love to meet other riders in
our neighborhood.
Why do you love riding a motorcycle?
Just like most other riders – for the
freedom and exhilaration it provides.
And because I still have the ability and
balance to ride at 73.
Resident Recipe
Any safety tips you would like to share?
Always, always be alert and watchful of the
cars and trucks that share the road with you.
When riding in a group or with a friend
use one of the rider to rider communication
systems that are available. The cost is well
worth it. Take rider courses and do not ride
above what you believe your skill level is.
Submitted By Kim Ingram
Super Bowl Favorite – Chicken Cacciatore Subs
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients:
4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast, 6 to 8 ounces each
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons
Grill seasoning blend, or salt and pepper
4 sub rolls, split
2 cloves garlic, cracked away from skins
1 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
2 large Portobello mushroom caps, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 large onion, white or brown skinned, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/3 palm full
1/2 cup dry red wine or stock -- chicken or beef flavor
1 (14-ounce) can, crushed tomatoes
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 pound deli sliced provolone
Directions:
Heat a grill pan or large skillet. Drizzle chicken with oil, to
cover, and season with grill seasoning blend or salt and pepper.
Grill or pan-fry 6 minutes on each side.
Heat broiler, lightly toast rolls on cookie sheet and remove.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons
oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, mushrooms, peppers,
onions and oregano. Sauté veggies and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, then deglaze the pan with wine or stock.
Pick up tasty bits off the bottom of the pan with a wooden
spoon or heat safe spatula. Add tomatoes and parsley to the
sauce. Slice chicken breasts on an angle and set into sauce. Pile
chicken and veggies into sub rolls and cover with sliced provolone. Melt cheese under hot broiler. Enjoy!
Would you like to have your favorite family recipe featured in the neighborhood
publication? We are looking for anyone who has a good recipe to share! For more
information please email karen.parker@n2pub.com.
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returning to its neighborly roots, Savannah
Arts Academy occupying the formerly closed
Savannah High School, the area has become
the charming neighborhood once again.
HISTORY Ardsley
OF
By Stathy Stathopoulos
Before the evolution and modernization of malls, shopping centers and the one stop shopping stores, there were
the neighborhood convenience stores. Transportation was in its infancy and folks relied on public transportation
or simply walked everywhere. Small businesses were located in the heart of neighborhoods which provided the
day-to-day necessities and were the lifeline for the folks in neighborhoods.
This wonderful old building located on
the corner of 48th and Habersham Street
is now home to Yia Yia’s Kitchen. This
building has housed a variety services
for folks in the neighborhood for nearly
a century. It was built sometime in the
early twenties and has been a staple in the
Ardsley Park neighborhood since.
Based on stories my father Atha Stathopoulos shared about this building, my
Great Uncle Efstathios Stathopoulos
who emigrated from Greece was the
catalyst to the buildings location. The
first businesses housed were Well’s Pharmacy on the corner, Atlantic & Pacific
Grocery Store (better known as A&P
grocery store) in the middle and the end
was a barber shop. Over the years, A&P
moved to several locations including 39th
& Price then before closing their doors at
the corner of Abercorn & Victory.
Many businesses have served the community over the years at this location; Phar-
macies, grocery, barber shops, convenience
stores, church offices, a jewelry store, beauty solon, pet groomer, financial/investment
firm, a real estate company and caterer.
The most prominent and memorable businesses that I recall (you may as well) operating in this building were Oliver Drugs
on the corner and Little “J” in the middle
store. Owners of Oliver Drugs, Dr. & Mrs.
Woody Oliver, lived above the stores for
around 30 or so years. The Little “J” was a
convenience store run by Johnny Constantine and was a very popular hangout for
the Savannah High School and Charles
Ellis School students. My own children
have the fondest memories of their Papou
(Greek for grandfather) taking them after
church on Sundays for slushies there.
During the early to middle 1920s, Savannah’s city limits ended somewhere between
50th & 54th Street. Along Habersham
Street ran a trolley car from the end of
the city to the heart of downtown Savan-
nah. Ardsley Park was part of the original
Southside until Savannah expanded its city
limits to Stephenson Avenue and eventually
to the Bull River by the Savannah Mall.
When you drive or walk around Ardsley
Park, Baldwin Park, Daffin Park and
surrounding areas, you will find many
buildings that are still standing and
operated by small businesses. This is
a testament of a time when folks were
neighbors and small businesses were a
big part of life in the neighborhoods.
I recall the stories my father shared with
me and witnessing the changes I have seen
growing up around the Ardsley Park and
Baldwin Park area, it is funny how things
have changed but have now come back
full circle. Savannah High School was the
most prominent high school in Savannah, a fixture in Ardsley Park and where
many folks graduated from. The school
later closed and the neighborhood was is
decline. With rejuvenation having taken
place over the years and Ardsley Park
This building, owned by my family since it
was built, has played a major role in the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent providing many
services and necessities as a staple within the
neighborhood. My goal is to continue the
legacy of all the small businesses that have
once provided for the Ardsley Park neighbors
and all folks of Savannah.
Savannah has become very diverse with ethnicities and different cultures, and the emergence
of specialty food stores throughout Savannah,
however there was the absences of real authentic Greek, Mediterranean and European foods.
To me, Ardsley Park with its wonderful folks
and other surrounding neighbors exemplifies
the true essence of what neighborhoods and
small businesses were and have always been
about. That is why, we decided to open Yia Yia’s Kitchen in our Ardsley Park building and hopefully bring something special to the neighborhood.
Yia Yia’s Kitchen is an authentic Greek, Mediterranean and European bakery deli
& grocery store business. We definitely want to thank everyone in Ardsley Park
and Savannah for embracing and welcoming Yia Yia’s Kitchen to the neighborhood. Everyone is always invited and welcomed to visit Yia Yia’s Kitchen on the
corner of 48th and Habersham St.
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Around
the town
Happenings in Ardsley
TailsSpin – owned and operated by Ardsley residents Jusak Bernard and Jeffrey Manley. TailsSpin hosted the 2nd Annual Woof Woof
5K Walk/Run Over Pet Cancer November 1, 2014. Although the weather was really chilly, fun was had by all! Ardsley loves their dogs!
Lily Bay owner and Ardsley
resident Kristin Poitras
Kristin helped Ardsley residents turn their trash to treasure at her weekly Saturday
painting class using Annie Sloan paint…..magical!
Awesome!
Just a couple of houses looking great for fall!
Are you hanging out with family, Ardsley friends or just walking the neighborhood and see something your neighbors would enjoy? Just take a picture and send it to karen.
parker@n2pub.com and we will include it in the next issue.
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steaks, fresh-squeezed juices and locally
sourced produce so you can expect an
exceptional culinary experience.
Review
restaurant
Photos by Diane Dodd Photography
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE
Ardsley Living hosted its first social event
at upscale Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse,
November 3rd. Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
is located at 111 W. Bay Street. It is the
largest luxury steakhouse in the United
States and is open for dinner to the public
as well as private dining managed by Randi Hempel, Sales and Marketing Manager.
We had some fantastic fare! The beef
skewers were the biggest hit. Each bite was
perfectly cooked and deliciously seasoned.
USDA prime steak seared at 1800° Fahrenheit with just a touch of butter…..yum.
Nobody does steak like Ruth’s Chris!
Other favorites were the stuffed mushrooms and chilled asparagus with spicy dipping sauce. Our bartenders were so attentive and very talented at entertaining, creating drinks ordered off the vintage-inspired
cocktail selection. If you love wine, Ruth’s
Chris is the place to go. The wine cellar
boasts over 200 different types of wines,
many available by the glass, and will nicely
accompany and entrée you wish; steak,
shrimp, chicken, fish, lamb or lobster.
Ruth’s Chris uses only the freshest and
finest ingredients, like USDA Prime
Our party was in the Red Piano Lounge
and it was cozy and elegant and a great
place to make some new connections.
Ruth’s Chris is a great place for a group
event or gathering or special occasions.
Exactly what you would expect from an
upscale restaurant such as Ruth’s Chris.
All of the residents gave it 5 stars and are
looking forward to another visit!
Fun Fact: How did they get the name? Chris
Steak House was founded on February 27,
1927 by New Orleans entrepreneur Chris
Matulich. It seated 60 people, and had no
parking lot. In 1965, divorced single mother
Ruth Fertel, realizing she needed to earn
more money to send her teenage sons to
college, mortgaged her house to purchase
the restaurant, On her first day, May 24,
1965, she sold 35 steaks at $5 each.
Fertel personally took a hand in every part
of the business. She had to teach herself
how to butcher steak, and despite being
just five-foot-two and 110-pounds, would
saw up 30-pound short loins by hand until
she could afford an electric band saw. She
staffed her restaurant with single mothers, saying that they were hard workers
and reliable. For many years, Chris' Steak
House was the only upscale restaurant in
New Orleans with an all-female wait staff.
In early 1976, shortly after signing a
new ten-year lease on the restaurant, a
fire destroyed the building. Fertel had
recently acquired a second property
nearby to rent out as party space. Within
seven days, she had relocated the restaurant to its new location a few blocks
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away and re-opened it, expanding to 160
seats in the process. The sales agreement
with Matulich prevented her from using
the original name at any other address,
so she named the new restaurant Ruth's
Chris Steak House in order to keep some
continuity with the previous location. She
admitted later to Fortune Magazine, "I've
always hated the name, but we've always
managed to work around it."
Ardsley Living would like to thank
Randi and the Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
staff for a great evening!
DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section
provided products and/or services free of charge in
exchange for this review.
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Liz and Jon Fillhart hosted a “Senior Prom” (35 + age requirement) at Victory High, their beautiful home on E. Victory Drive,
October 25, 2014. They pulled out all the stops with decorations, music and food. We even had some Homecoming Queens
in attendance. Thank you Liz and Jon for a fun evening!
Are you hosting a special gathering and would like for Ardsley Park Living to
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WOMEN MUST KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
Everyone needs to be aware of the financial resources
they will have available in retirement. But if you’re a
woman, you must be particularly diligent, for a variety
of reasons. And that means you’ll need to know just
what to expect from Social Security.
Why should you, as a woman, pay extra attention to Social
Security? For one thing, women often take time off from their
careers to care for children and older parents, so they may accumulate less money in employer-sponsored retirement accounts,
such as 401(k) plans. And women still live several years longer
than men, according to the Census Bureau.
Clearly, then, you need to get the most you can from Social Security. To do so, you will need to consider at least three key factors:
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Will You Get the Most
from Your
Social Security Benefits?
Deciding when to take your social security benefits is one
of the most important retirement decisions you’ll ever
make. It will likely be an essential component of your
retirement income strategy, so it’s important to determine
what factors will determine your benefit amount. Your
informed decisions on timing, spousal benefits and other
factors can make a significant difference on the lifetime
benefits you receive.
Lean about your social security options
and the effect they have on your overall
retirement income strategy.
Call or visit today
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the top benefits of
AGE — You can start
taking retirement benefits as early as 62, but your
benefits may be reduced by up to 30% unless
you wait until your “full retirement age,” which is likely 66 or
67. If you delay taking benefits until 70, your monthly benefits
may be up to a third larger than if you started collecting Social
Security at your full retirement age. You’ll need to weigh a variety of factors, such as family longevity, income from employersponsored retirement plans and your anticipated financial needs,
in determining when you should start taking Social Security.
Grass-Fed
food
Article Source: www.healthguidance.org
When thinking about nutrition you can
get pretty deep thinking about all the
factors that ultimately result in how
healthy your diet is and how much you're
going to benefit from it. The rabbit hole
goes as deep as you want it to and if you
aren't careful you can get lost in a sea of
health advice and quackery.
EMPLOYMENT — If you work while receiving Social Security
benefits before you reach full retirement age, your benefits will
be reduced by $1 for every $2 you earn over an annual limit,
which generally increases each year. In the year you reach full
retirement age, your benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $3
you earn over the limit before your birthday. But once you reach
full retirement age, your benefits will no longer be adjusted for
earned income.
MARITAL STATUS — As a spouse, you can generally receive Social
Security payments based on your own earnings record or collect
a spousal benefit of up to 50% of your husband's Social Security
benefit. The benefit will be reduced if you start taking it before
your full retirement age. To start collecting Social Security spousal benefits, you must be at least 62 years old and your husband
must also have filed for his own benefits.
No matter how much Social Security you ultimately receive,
it’s almost certainly not going to be enough to provide all the
income you’ll need. So during your working years, try to contribute as much as you can to your IRA and your 401(k) or
other employer-sponsored retirement plan. At the same time,
look for other investment opportunities. And when you reach
retirement, create a withdrawal strategy that allows you to
stretch out the income you receive from your investments for as
long as you can.
By saving and investing as much as possible during your working years, maximizing your Social Security payments and carefully managing your financial assets when you’re retired, you can
help improve your chances of enjoying the retirement lifestyle
you deserve.
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For example, you might spend a lot of
time thinking about what you eat, but
how much time do you spend thinking
about what that ate?
Why Grass-Fed?
When a cow eats, this provides it with
the raw materials its body uses to convert
into tissues. Literally cows 'are what they
eat', and thus when you eat them, you get
more or less nutritional value based on
what they had been fed.
When it comes to selecting a cow's diet,
farmers will pick one of two options. The
first is grass, and the second is grains.
And the general consensus is that those
cows fed with grass will benefit you more
in terms of nutrition.
Look at it this way: cows evolved eating grass and wouldn't likely have had
much access to grains of any kind in the
wild. As such, grass will naturally contain all of the things necessary to promote optimal health, and that means
that those cows will be better for your
health in turn.
The Health Benefits of Grass-Fed Beef
Cows that eat grass will have a higher
content of omega 3 fatty acid as compared
with cows fed with grains. Specifically,
grass-fed beef contains roughly 2-5 times
more omega 3 than grain-fed which could
help to reduce blood pressure, arthritis,
depression and asthma while also supporting healthy brain function.
The content of saturated fat in grass-fed
beef is also superior. Grass-fed contains
higher levels of stearic acid with lower
amounts of palmitic and myristic acid.
All you need to know is that this is marginally better for cholesterol.
Grass-fed beef is also higher in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Carotenoids
for instance (a precursor to vitamin A)
are found in high quantities in grass and
not at all in grains. Thus grass-fed beef
will contain more carotenoids in their
tissue which means you'll get more carotenoids when you eat them.
Appearance
Did you know that you can actually tell
whether a steak came from grass-fed or
grain-fed beef just by looking at it? This
proves just how true it is that 'you are
what you eat' and it makes for a good
party trick when eating out.
The carotenoids in grass for instance are
partly what give it its color, which is why
a cow that has eaten lots of grass will
actually result in a slightly yellower steak.
This makes it appear also slightly lighter
though you might have to see two sideby-side in order to tell.
It's also true that grass-fed steak tends
to have a slightly healthier looking glaze
on top – you can literally see that the
steak is healthier.
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RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
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January Ardsley Living
IN SAVANNAH’S HISTORIC DISTRICT
Special Occasions – Birthdays, Anniversaries,
Retirement, Graduations
Private Dining – Daytime Meetings, Luncheons,
Business Dinners, Rehearsal Dinners and more.
Private Rooms with WIFI and AV and a Private
Wine Cellar.
Red Piano Lounge at Ruth’s Chris – New Look,
New Bar Hours, New Menus and New Live Music
Schedule coming in January 2015
111 West Bay Street - 912-721-4800 – ruths-chris.com
Private Events – Contact Randi Hempel
at 912-660-0079 or rhempel@rcsavannah.com
Shop for your home
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912-436-6806 | budgetblinds.com/midtownsavannah
SHOWROOM
1460 W Bay St
Savannah, Ga 31415
Keeping Ardsley
Homes Beautiful
Phone: (912) 341-0435
millersurfacegallery.com
Darrin@surfacegallery-sav.com
Elite Carpet Cleaning –
Trip Moses
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Miller Surface Gallery
912-656-4678
Carpets
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Oriental Rugs
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Furniture • Tile
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Grout
Residential | Commercial
Come visit our 4,000 sq. ft. showroom
Sales, Service, Installation of Flooring, Cabinets, and Countertops
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Ardsley Living
January
classified ads
To place a FREE classified, please email karen.parker@n2pub.com by the 13th of the month.
Please include a detailed description of the item for sale, price, and contact information in 40 words or less.
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HOUSEMATE WANTED: A person who hates sugar to
share a house with. Please call The Gingerbread Man
at 555-9876
SUITS FOR SALE: I have outgrown many of my clothes.
Would make great Halloween costumes. Contact
Spiderman at 555-1111
NEIGHBORHOOD REEF SALE: Many of us on Coral
Way will be having a reef sale on Friday. If you are
interested in participating, find Nemo and let him
know. No sharks allowed.
HOUSE SITTING: The Princess and I will be leaving the
marsh next month and would like someone to watch
over the place. If anyone other than Donkey is interested, call Shrek at 555-5555
BRIDGE FOR SALE: I’ve decided to retire from the
business and sell the Brooklyn Bridge up in New York.
Price negotiable, must pickup. Call Tony at 550-5000
FREE TO GOOD HOME: Skunk family raised from an
abandoned litter in our backyard. Absolutely adorable
creatures! Must take whole lot, glands still intact. Call
555-7772
New Year’s Resolution……..
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can provide solutions that
will eliminate mold, wood rot,
and allergens; while improving
energy efficiency. Old homes
don’t need to smell old.
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and your health.
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AFTER
BEFORE
Call today for a FREE no
obligation estimate!
www.CoastalCrawlSpace.net
912.335.3044 | val@coastalcrawlspace.net
Valerie Franco, President
January Ardsley Living
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