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A Generational Love StoryFour generations of quiet strength, dignity, and admira-tion for one another are apparent in the Meguiar-Swan-son women. It is an enviable legacy of inner strength started by one mother and handed down from one generation to the next. !ese lessons of life have been learned and shared with each other: appreciate all that you have been given, take nothing for granted, and "nd joy in the small things.

The Very Fabric of FilmmakingTwo-time Emmy Nominee and Richmond Hill resi-dent, Helen Butler, has worked with her share of inter-esting characters. What began as a childhood desire for a piece of fabric tucked away in her mother’s cedar chest has turned into a career of which we all should envy.

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Tw o -T h o u s a n d and Ten, Twenty-Ten, Two-Ten…We think we like saying it, “Twenty-Ten” the best. As the Christmas Holidays and all of the events of December #ew by, the New Year made its ar-rival at a stunning speed. We haven’t encountered many who say they are missing the year 2009. Most likely because with 2010 comes a feeling of freshness, maybe even relief for many. It’s the closing of a decade; we are hopeful the New Year brings prosperity. We look forward to innovation under new leadership. While we move forward, it is im-portant to remember the past. History isn’t just what we see in sepia-toned photos; somewhere, history was made as recently as a second ago. !ere are many layers which make up the very fabric of life in this country, even more special, life in this town. Looking ahead, there is still so much ground to gain and so many things to document! We will continue to share the stories of past de-cades. Richmond Hill is stacked with history, which we plan to unveil one layer at a time. In this particular

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gration — “a very smooth transition,” as the Reverend Clarence Jackson, graduate of George Washington Carver School, puts it. Love is in the air, not just among couples, but among a certain family, who like many others has passed down from one generation to the next, strength, determina-tion, and dignity — all of which make up who they are. With a New Year comes new goals, some may call them resolutions. In this issue, we strive to help…become Sushi Smart, learn gardening tricks for early Spring from Grace Gardner, our new outdoor go-to girl, or support school athletics; did you know the ‘Cats are competing in the water? Whatever this year means for you, we look forward to the continued opportunity to provide you with a "rst-class magazine that you can be proud to keep on your co$ee tables.

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George Washington Carver School

By Landon WayPhotos cour t esy o f the Richmond Hil l His tor i cal Soc i e ty

During Black History Month we should re#ect on what has been, we evaluate what is, and we hope for what will come. We discuss the e$ects of greed and imperialism on the individual and we rejoice in how far we have come in regards to inequality and racism. We focus on "gures who have overcome adversity and who have evoked change in our culture. We praise these "gures, and with good reason because now, thanks to them, we live in increased enlightenment. Henry Ford is one "gure who helped the community of Richmond Hill achieve equality in education and opportunity. In 1939, Henry Ford founded !e George Washington Carver School for African Americans. Up until this point, the only African American schools in Richmond Hill were one-roomed school houses that were largely ine$ective in educating the majority of the African American community. Ford named !e George Washington Carver School in honor of his friend, Dr. George Washington Carver, a widely acclaimed African American scientist known as the “Peanut Man” still today. Carver came to the opening of the school in 1939 and gave the inaugural speech. H.G. Cooper served as the school’s "rst and most esteemed principal.

Ford tested the grade levels of all the new students and found that the highest completed grade level was "%h grade, so in 1939 !e George Washington Carver School had grades 1st through 6th and to-taled 150 students. Each year, for "ve years, a new grade formed until the Carver School reached through the 11th grade and accommodated 300 students! !e school had large classrooms assuring that there was ample room for every student to have a desk with adequate workspace. Rooms had large windows, ensuring that the students could easily see the chalk-board. A trade school was established with a workshop. Charles Savage educated the students for future occupations such as construction and woodworking. Mr. Ford also built a “teacherage” to house many of the teachers who were not from the area. Several held Master’s degrees and created a rigorous curriculum. Ford provided free transportation to and from school on the Carver School Bus, alleviating the struggle of walk-ing far distances to school. Reverend Clarence Jackson, Carver graduate from the class of 1959, reminisced about his time at the school by telling me about the 4-H Club, free all-you-could-eat lunches, weekly chapel, and best of all…

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recess! “!ose were some of my best days,” said Jackson with childlike joy. We played cowboys and Indians everyday at recess and watched the girls dance around the Maypole on the "rst of May!” Jackson also re-members studying the lives and works of Booker T. Washington and Frederick Douglass and discussing the signi"cance of people like Jackie Robinson, Jack Johnson, and Mary Edison. !e graduation rate at Carver was excellent and the students were very successful in "nding careers a%er graduation. A handful of the students went on to college, but college was not really talked about at school in the same way it is today. Ford did however provide the re-sources to go to college through a scholarship which he created in 1945 with the "rst graduating class of !e George Washington Carver School, resulting in the admission of "ve graduates to Savannah State College. A wonderful achievement! Henry Ford’s dedication to equal opportunity in education ensured the high quality of the Carver School in its early days, but maintenance of the school and advancements beyond 1939 were a challenge. Rever-end Jackson explained that the instruction at the school was excellent, but the source of education was #awed because the Carver School began receiving second hand text books from Richmond Hill School. By the time his school received the texts, the information in the books was largely outdated and as a result, Carver students su$ered on standard-ized tests administered by the state.

Another challenge was the school bus that took the students to school each day. !e bus was so decrepit that every mile, they stopped to add water to the radiator to cool it down. !is maintenance method resulted in unnecessarily long school bus rides. Imagine the patience of that bus driver! Also, the absence of a gym was an issue for Carver students in the colder months. “During basketball games the players would warm up by a "re built in a "%y-"ve gallon drum. !e fans in the crowd would warm up by other drums, totaling about six "re-lit drums,” said Jackson. Now, those were some avid fans. !e school did "nally build a gym before it closed. In 1969, enforced school integra-tion made history.

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Both Reverend Jackson and his wife, Margaret, spoke highly about Richmond Hill’s experience with integration. Mrs. Jackson started working at Richmond Hill School when Carver closed (1969). When asked why they thought the transition to integration went so smoothly in Richmond Hill, Mrs. Jackson replied by giving credit to the heavy reliance on Christianity in the community. “Everybody got along and knew one another,” she explained. “It takes a village…and it was that kind of community reliance that made Richmond Hill so strong and appealing to growth.” Unlike many communities in the south, integration in Richmond Hill was for the most part, a smooth transition stretching over a few years. Richmond Hill began integrating before it was mandated by law, so most of the African American students transferred to Rich-mond Hill School from Carver a few years before Georgia’s o&cial 1969 integration. Jackson explained that some did choose to stay at the Carver School until its close in ‘69, but most transferred immediately to Richmond Hill, where the books and facilities were current. Jackson’s son was in "rst grade at the time and went to Richmond Hill School through graduation. !e freedom to choose between integrating and segregating in the "rst few years, contributed greatly to the success of integration. By the time it was a governmental mandate, most had al-ready chosen to transfer and the student body was already well adjusted to any change. Hind sight is not always 20/20. !e division between races is not merely black and white and inequality cannot be simpli"ed into good versus evil. !ings are hazy and there are misleading shadows in our history and future, but the belief that people like Henry Ford and H.G. Cooper had—that an alternate perception can exist and be attained is the very hope that drives our country forward.

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1. Classroom: Natural light filled the room of the large classrooms where each student had ample workspace.

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3. Teacherage: The George Washington Carver Teacherage was operated slightly different than the Richmond Hill Teacherage. Teach-ers shared expenses instead of paying a flat rate; furnishings, electricity, and use of the building were at no charge—essentially the teachers only had to pay for their food.

4. First Grade at Carver School in 1940

5. School Bus: Transportation to and f rom school was provided on the newest model buses of the time.

6. Lunchroom: Mrs. Pearl Carpenter worked menus for the Richmond Hill School and Carver as the Lunchroom Supervisor; the lunchroom was completely financed by Mr. Ford.

7. Trade School: Charles Mims is shown oper-ating a drill press in the Trade School, built directly behind George Washington Carver School. 90 minutes of shop training, three days per week were given to the boys of the school.

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TThe YMCA may feel as American as little league baseball, but it was actually founded in London in 1844 by George Williams. Unhealthy social conditions in big cities grew with the boom of the Industrial Revolution. He formed a Bible study and prayer group to save the numerous boys who ran the streets. He called it the Young Men’s Christian Association. By 1851, there were 24 Ys in Great Britain with 2,700 members. The first Y was opened in America that same year in Boston, Massachusetts. !e YMCA was progressive. It crossed denominations and social classes; it carried the trait of open-mindedness that eventually led to the inclusion of women, children, and people of any, faith, race or nationality. Even then, it aspired to ful"ll the social needs of the community, no matter what that might entail. !roughout it valued a network of volunteers. In 1922, the YMCA held a national championship game of volleyball. !e sport was invented in Massachusetts by a Y instructor named William Morgan. !is national championship eventually al-lowed non-members to compete, and the competition became known as the U.S. Open! In 1950, Joe Sobek, a member, invented racquetball at a YMCA in Connecticut. James Naismith invented basket-ball in 1891, when he was training future YMCA directors. Y teams played basketball competitively, originating the "rst professional basketball teams. !ey must have had “Georgia on their mind,” be-cause the "rst basketball hoops were not hoops at all—they were peach baskets! !e organization has also had a profound e$ect on swimming and aquatics. Now, they are the largest operator of swimming pools in the world. !e Y is also the largest not-for-pro"t childcare provider in the country.

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In 1855, eleven years a%er the "rst YMCA was opened in London, the Savannah chapter opened the 13th Y in the U.S. !e YMCA of Coastal Georgia has held meetings over the years in di$erent locations around Savannah, such as the McCrory’s building on the corner of Bull and Broughton, now occupied by Gottlieb’s Restaurant. It had no real permanent home until the cornerstone was laid on April 8, 1908 on the corner Bull and Drayton Streets. By the 1950s, the downtown facility was showing its age and was in serious need of renovation. As the suburbs of Savannah moved south, the center of town did as well. Rec-ognizing the need for a “dynamic YMCA,” the Board of Directors began looking for prop-erty south of DeRenne Avenue to build a YMCA Family Center. J.C. Lewis, Jr. donated land on Habersham Street, and with the help from other donors, the Habersham Y branch opened in 1964. !e YMCA of Coastal Georgia now includes eleven branches in Chatham, E&ngham, Liberty, and Bryan counties! !e Ys of Coastal Georgia served approximately 75,000 people in the community last year. !ey also donated 2.24 million in "nancial as-sistance. (!e downtown location was sold to the nearby DeSoto Hotel.)

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Today, the Y across America boasts a compelling membership of nearly 21 mil-lion at 2,686 locations. Internationally, they serve more than 45 million people in 124 countries. At the YMCA, you can do much more than just workout! You can learn how to swim or SCUBA, get job training, play organized sports, or join a support group. !ey have programs for teen leadership, drug abuse prevention, childcare and pre-school, a%er school care, and many more that meet the various needs of the commu-nity. For decades before its time, they em-braced the diversities of age, race, national-ity, gender, and socioeconomic status. !e success of the YMCA is evident in its extensive and abundant history. !ey have focused on their roots: ful"lling the in-dividual’s sense of community and belong-ing. !eir ethical and moral foundation in alliance with their #exibility and nonpar-tisan compassion has equated triumphant results. It has been a non-pro"t organiza-tion that can withstand the hardships of so-ciety while improving many aspects of life so that children, families, and individuals can reach their full potential, improving in mind, body, and spirit!

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TThe Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 25th year as an organization in 2010. Over

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TATTOO EventMolly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub & Grill will be hosting their second annual TATTOO event during the Downtown Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Festivities. TATTOO is a battle between visiting and local bagpipe players and is sure to be a good time for all. Join them March 16th starting late afternoon into early evening in front of Molly MacPherson’s Pub & Grill located on the 300 block of West Congress Street.

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The Richmond Hill Vineyard Church will be planting in late March 2010. For more infor-mation about the mission for Richmond Hill, please visit their website at www.rhillvineyard.org. Lead Pastors are Frank and Hannah Oesterheld 912.412.7328.

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WBA of Richmond Hill Elects a New PresidentThe Women’s Business Alliance of Richmond Hill elected Heather Coleman as the President for 2010. Their mission focuses on the awareness, networking, and support of women in business in the Richmond Hill area. As President of the WBA, Heather plans to devote her time and resources to increasing membership, improving existing networking opportunities, and creating new and exciting ways to bring awareness to the successful business women of Richmond Hill. To join the WBA or for more information, go to www.wbarichmondhill.roundtablelive.org or email Heather Coleman, [email protected].


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February 19th Military Spouse’s Night Out6 pm – 9:30 pmRichmond Hill First Baptist Church will host a Military Spouse’s night out. This event is open to all Military families. Enjoy an evening out while your infant – fifth grade children have a fun-filled night designed just for them. This event is FREE and will take place in the Family Life Center at the church. For more information, contact Dianne Drane at [email protected].

February 19thMusic Night in the Park7 pm – 9 pmEnjoy a night of music at The Station Xchange. For more information, call 912.756.2969 or visit www.thestationxchange.com.

February - MarchSaint Elizabeth’s Episcopal ChurchWatch for the grand opening of Saint Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Thrift Store. For more information, call Jean Smith at 912.727.2589.

March 4thRichmond Hill Historical Society7 pmLecture series – High Water on the Bar with guest speaker Buddy Sullivan. For more information, email Sarah Volker at [email protected] or call 912.756.3697.

March 14thPerforming Arts in the Park4 pm – 7 pm“Praise in the Park” hosted by The Station Xchange. For more information, call 912.756.2969 or visit www.thestationxchange.com.

March 20th and 27thProm Dance WorkshopGet ready for prom this year with a special workshop hosted by Life Dance Moves Studio. For more information, call 912.756.8482 or visit www.lifemovesdance.com.

March 26thSpecial Field DayBryan County Family Connections will host this event for youth at the Richmond Hill Recreation Gymnasium. Volunteers are needed. For more information, call Wendy at 912.756.3602.

March 27thSaturday Fair on the Square12 pm – 4 pmFair on the Square presented by The Station Xchange. For more information, call 912.756.2969 or visit www.thestationxchange.com.

April 1stRichmond Hill Historical Society7 pmLecture series – Growing American Rubber with guest speaker Mark Finlay. For more information, email Sarah Volker at [email protected] or call 912.756.3697.

April 3rdEaster Extravaganza10 amNew Beginnings Community Church will host their 4th Annual Easter Extravaganza at J.F. Gregory Park. This event includes an egg hunt, inflatable rides, picture with the Easter Bunny, live music, and a FREE cook-out. For more information, call 912.308.7635.

April 10thFort McAllister Park Volunteer Day9 am – 3 pmCome out and help the staff do a Spring fort clean-up. T-shirts and lunch will be provided along with a historical talk about the fort. For more information, call Danny Brown at 912.727.2339.

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April 16th Relay For Life Event7 pm – 7 amHelp raise money for the battle against Cancer at J.F. Gregory Park. 7 pm- Survivor’s Lap9 pm- Luminary Ceremony.



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SSeveral years ago, I was working with a couple who was relocating to Richmond Hill from the West Coast. A%er two days of looking at homes in Richmond Hill, I still had not “sold” them on our "ne community. We had toured the primary school, stopped at both of the marinas, eaten lunch—twice, toured the golf courses, and walked the recreation complex. I realized I may need some help. I knew the couple was Catholic, but at the time, I did not know Father Joe Smith of St. Anne’s Catholic Church. With my customers in tow, I knocked on the door at St. Anne’s and told the lady at the front desk that we would like to see Father Joe. Much to my surprise we were soon sitting and chatting with the very busy Priest! For the better part of an hour, we talked about his love for St Anne’s and the commu-nity of Richmond Hill. Father Joe told us of

the history of St Anne’s Church—how it was built by Henry Ford in the mid-30s and named Martha-Mary Chapel a%er Ford’s mother and mother-in-law. On Sundays, the chapel was used for community non-denominational worship services, led by lay people. A%er Ford passed away in 1947, the church was not used. Fortunately, Auxiliary Bishop Francis Hy-land of the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta learned of the di&culties of the 30 or so Catholics living in Richmond Hill at the time. It was hard mak-ing a 17-mile trip to Savannah for Sunday wor-ship. Eventually, he arranged for Martha-Mary Chapel to become property of the Diocese and in 1955 it was solemnly dedicated. !is marks the time when the Catholic community in Richmond Hill began to see growth. Father Joe did a very good job selling my clients on our great town and his beautiful

church; they are members of St. Anne’s today! !at day upon leaving the church, I knew he was a man who I wanted to know better. Since then, Father Joe and I have had many inter-esting conversations about many things… the Catholic Church, our community, real estate, and politics. Father Joe Smith grew up on Tybee Island and attended St. Michael’s at the beach with his family. During his childhood, he developed a great love and appreciation for the Catholic Church and our wonderful coast. A%er high school, he went on to Armstrong State Col-lege, where he completed his degree in Business Administration. He took a job with Savannah Electric a%er graduating. During his time in the corporate world, it was he who "gured out how much it cost Savannah Electric to produce electricity for its clients. While working with

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Palm Beach, where he received certi"cation in Hospice and Hospital Chaplaincy. He spent a semester in the Dominican Republic as part of a graduate program developed by Notre Dame, called: An Em-ersion in Personal Powerlessness, Experiencing the Lives of the !ird World Power. !e object of this course was to learn about poverty. “!ere is noth-ing like learning hands on; I spent four months living in complete pov-erty. With 15 people, I lived in an 800-square foot home where we ate mostly beans and rice and were paid two dollars per week. During the day we worked at an orphanage and daycare taking care of 1,500 chil-dren,” recalls Father Joe. Since graduation from seminary school, Father Joe has worked as an Associate Pastor for St. Anne’s Catholic Church of Columbus, Geor-gia, !e Church of Christ the King in Pine Mountain, and St. James the Less Catholic Church of Savannah. Seven years ago, he moved to Richmond Hill to become the Pastor for St. Anne’s Catholic Church. In those seven short years, Father Joe has seen St. Anne’s grow from 350 families to 850 families! He holds Mass three times a week, once on Saturday night and twice on Sunday—for an average of 1,200 people. !e historic chapel was not big enough to hold his congregation and in 2004, the church built Holy Family Hall, which can hold up to 950 people! !e intent for the Hall was to use it as a temporary building for worship until the congregation can build its planned, larger church. !e Martha-Mary Chapel will con-tinue be used for special ceremonies such as weddings and funerals. Upon coming to Richmond Hill, one of Father Joe Smith’s goals was not only to be the Priest for St. Anne’s, but be a Priest for the commu-nity. He is proud that not all of those attending Mass are members of St. Anne’s or even a&liated with the Catholic Church. As stated by a former St. Anne’s Pastor, Doug Clark, “only in community with other people can man or woman "nd ful"lled humanity.”

“Father Joe has been a great help to our family. He was very helpful to Mathew and !eresa when they were working to get married before Matt's deployment to Afghanistan and he has been a true blessing a%er Matt was killed.”

“Father Joe is a real community asset. Richmond Hill is a much better place because of him.”

— Gary Freeman

“Father Joe's optimistic, cheerful manner brings a sense of promise and peace that transcends a single religion or set of beliefs.”

— Lynne Butler Bayens

“Father Joe brought peace and tranquility to my family prior to Owen's death. He has taught me how to celebrate life even with the passing of your loved one. He is a true inspiration and guiding "gure to all in our community.” — Janet G !ayer.

“I am a military wife and mother of three kids. My family has moved many times in the past few years and St. Anne's is the first place where I have felt at home. Father Joe makes it easy to be Catholic."

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T!e Richmond Hill City Center has o&cially opened! A%er almost "ve years of anticipation, the ribbon has been cut on the LEED certi"ed building and the citizens of Richmond Hill and guests from afar can enjoy the state-of-the-art facility. !e City Center will play host to an assortment of events, such as brunches, holiday celebrations, wedding receptions, social occasions, special com-munity events, dinners, conferences on the local and regional level, and meetings of area government entities, corporations, and not-for pro"t companies. A%er careful consideration, the City of Richmond Hill has hired !e Wilderman Group of Johns Island, South Carolina to manage the day-to-day operations of the facility. !e Wilderman Group Team, built by "rm President, John Wilderman, will o$er expertise in all areas of hospitality manage-ment. With a “sleeves-rolled-up” management style, John and his team will focus on the success of the City Center, from an owner’s perspective, by understanding the degree of details and hands-on people required to get the sales, operations, and food and beverage services up and going. “We want to continue to depend on the community to be good solid employees of the Rich-mond Hill City Center,” says Kristin Kurie, Wilderman Group Vice President of New Business. !e General Manager, Jeannie Green, and Executive Assistant, Jenny Sharp, are both residents of Richmond Hill with strong community ties and signi"cant backgrounds in hospitality. “We will build a team of people with relevant experience who have a vested interest in their community.” !e LEED Certi"cation, Leadership in Energy and En"ironmental Design, was a bold, forward-thinking move and major commitment for the city. !is certi"cation has become a very important factor in the decision making process of where to hold meetings and events for many companies. !e Wilderman Group recognizes this signi"cance and feels strongly that they will be able to at-tract these meetings to the Richmond Hill City Center because of the similar commitment and dedication to the environment. !e Wilderman Group plans to work closely with the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, and area hotels to bring every meeting possible to our unique facility. Day Meeting Packages will be available and every event will be approached on an individual basis. “In ad-dition to meetings and conferences, we look forward to participating in Richmond Hill events such as the Seafood Festival and others held at J.F. Gregory Park,” says Kristin. !e Richmond Hill City Center will be an opportunity for Richmond Hill that has never been available in the past! “We expect to bring meetings and events that maybe would have never consid-ered this community before because it did not have a large meeting space or a beautiful ballroom. !is will mean new business opportunities for the area’s hotels, restaurants, and shops. We are excited that the City Center is so unique and that Richmond Hill represents a forward-thinking community that is socially responsible.” Q

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It used to be that a man’s best friend, although loved dearly, was merely just that… a “pet.” !ey spent their days and nights outside, with the occasional pat on the head or scratch under the chin, and it was reward enough for most dogs and cats. But these days, it seems that some folks take better care of pets than themselves. !ey refer to them as “chil-dren” and sometimes “grand-puppies.” Perhaps, a cuddly substitute un-til the much-awaited real deal comes along. No one has witnessed this change in “puppy love” more keenly than Dr. Patrick (Pat) Hudspeth, DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) and founder of Southside Hospital for Animals in Savannah and Rich-mond Hill Animal Hospital in Richmond Hill. Raised on a farm in Covington, Georgia, Pat, as his friends know him, always had a so% spot for animals. A%er graduating from the University of Georgia’s School of Veterinary Medicine he was approached by a friend about starting an animal clinic. “July 12, 1969 was our "rst day,” recalls Pat. “My classmate, Harold, whose dad was the coroner in Savannah at the time, asked me if I want-ed to go into practice with him, so I did.” Realizing that the economics of a large-animal practice weren’t always favorable, Pat joined his friend and began honing his skills as a Veterinarian. In 1974, Harold joined the Armed Services and le% the practice to Pat. Fourteen years later in 1988, Pat opened the Richmond Hill o&ce and both clinics are still in full operation to this day. “Animal medicine really has become almost like human medi-cine over the years,” comments Pat. “It used to be that just having an X-ray machine was huge, but now we have lab equipment, laser technology, even anesthetics have come a long way. 40 years ago, I would never have imagined doing chemotherapy on animals, it’s re-

ally remarkable.” But even with all of today’s advances, Dr. Hudspeth still calls on

his earlier practical methods from time to time to help his canine and feline patients. “I have some of our older clients and even friends who call to get advice about those time-tested tricks and they’re still useful – even today.” One person of particular interest who calls on Dr. Hudspeth for ad-vice is his son and fellow Veterinarian, Scott Hudspeth, BVSC. “I never wanted to force what I did on my children, but Scott would come with me to the clinic and I could see a spark in him early on,” Pat re#ects. When Scott was just a young boy, he accompanied his father to see about an emergency case. It was a poodle that sadly, passed away upon arrival. Pat remembers his son walking over to the dog, gently petting it and saying, “Don’t worry, Daddy will make it better.” !at is a moment Pat says he will never forget. “It’s hard to remain professional all the time because you do get so attached to the pets,” he admits. “!ere was one time I had to eutha-nize three pets in one day and all I could think about was how hard I had worked to save them.” In his moment of despair, Pat decided to look up the word “euthanize” and was comforted by what he read: death without pain. “It’s just a fact of what we do every day. It can never be taken lightly, but in the end, everything we go through just makes us better Veterinarians.” !ese kinds of experiences have shaped not only Pat’s practice, but his son’s as well. When Pat retired in 2003 to a part-time schedule, Scott took over the family practice and splits his time between the Savannah and Richmond Hill o&ces. Scott attended the University of Georgia, where he obtained his undergraduate degree before moving to the Vet-erinary School of Medicine at the University of Liverpool in England. “I was in England for "ve years, graduated, came home on a Sun-day night, and asked my Dad when he wanted me to start,” recalls Scott. “He told me to be there at 8am the next day and he would get in around 10.” Sure enough, Scott started work that very next day and

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though he does still ask his father for advice when he needs it, he also takes every opportunity to have a little fun at his father’s expense. “I’ll call to ask a question about a pet and instead of just a quick answer, I’ll get a whole story,” laughs Scott. But that doesn’t stop the two from putting their heads together whenever needed to do what’s best for their patients. “It’s so important to have a love for animals, but the hard part is that you have to draw the line,” Scott says with genuine sincerity. From stray pets that are le% at the clinic door to those in danger on the roads, Scott admits it’s always di&cult to see abandoned animals. “Owning a pet is a privilege, not a right, and I think what angers me most is people who don’t get their pets spayed or neutered, it’s just irresponsible,” he states. “!is couple once came in with a fairly young dog in great shape, but his leg was broken,” tells Scott of one very di&cult day. “I told them the dog needed surgery, but they couldn’t a$ord it and asked me to put him down.” Legally, once an owner makes a decision about their pet, that is the "nal say, but Scott asked the couple if he could get legal ownership of the dog, which the couple granted. “It’s hard because you are still running a business, but you can never separate yourself from caring about your patients.” He performed the surgery on the dog and, once recovered, posted signs for his adoption. A loving couple took him into their home and Scott gained a new cli-

ent. “!ey say he sleeps in the bed with them almost every night,” Scott says smiling. “I think he’s happy with his life for sure.” Today, Scott lives in Richmond Hill with is wife, Mandy, two sons and, of course, their own family pets, four dogs and three cats. His fa-ther, Pat, also lives in Richmond Hill and has come full circle from his childhood days by returning to life on a farm. “We both really like Rich-mond Hill, the community feel and the people,” says Pat. Scott whole-heartedly agrees with his Dad. “We want you to feel like family – we’re not interested in being the cheapest or the most expensive, we want to give you our best and our clients really do appreciate that.” Over the years much has changed, from more sophisticated technol-ogies and techniques to smarter clients, but even a%er all this time the fundamentals still apply. “Dad has always told me to use my brain, not just the machines – the equipment should just con"rm what your head is already telling you, and he’s right,” Scott says. “I know I can count on him 100 percent of the time – he’s always been a great teacher and a great mentor – but I still like to aggravate him!” Much like the pets this father-son duo treat everyday, though their true feelings may go unspoken, their mutual admiration and uncondi-tional love are easy to see. And a%er 40 years, it’s obvious their animal patients and people clients appreciate that special bond, too. Q

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T!e cliché: “Behind every good man is a good woman,” is known to most of us. Recently, I witnessed an equally powerful version. Behind every good woman...is another good woman. It was evident when I met Anne Meguiar; the daughter of Althea Shef-"eld, Dana Swanson; Anne’s daughter, and Skylar Swanson; Dana’s daughter. And even though I couldn’t meet Althea in person, she de-parted for heaven in the summer of 2007, her presence was very real. Anne and Dana spoke of the older woman so proudly—that it was as if she were there too. Four generations of quiet strength, dignity, and ad-miration of each other. I could see it in their respective faces and heard it in their words. It was wonderful to meet the youngest in this line of women, Skylar Swanson, in person. She is twelve and will be a teenager by spring. !e week before we met I knew that she and I would one day get to know each other. I didn’t know when or how at the time, but in my head and heart it was a certainty. Divine Intervention might be the explanation. Only a few days before the visit, I was in an area of Richmond Hill that I don’t go to all that o%en. For some reason, a wrong turn had been taken and at the end of the dead-end road, I needed to make a U-turn. Out the window, I saw a lovely, young girl being gently carried to her front door from the van parked beside the house. !ere was a reason our paths crossed. A few days later, when Anne Meguiar gave me directions to her granddaughter’s home, and it turned out to be Skylar’s house—I was not the least bit surprised! Now, it’s pretty clear to me that it had been a sign from Cassie. Cassie was Skylar’s twin sister. Perhaps, you remember a beautiful article from last year in Rich-mond Hill Re#ections called, “Angels Among Us,” about these girls and their wonderful family and loyal supporters. Each day, at least two chil-dren are born or diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). It is a disease that destroys the nerves controlling voluntary muscle move-ment. !is in turn a$ects crawling, walking, head and neck control—even swallowing and coughing. Although huge strides have been made over the past decade a cure has not yet been found, but it’s getting closer each day. Skylar’s grandmother and mother, and other family members and friends, are heavily involved with SMA Angels Charity, Inc. all join-ing together to hasten a cure for SMA. Last year’s Angels Charity Ball

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was held on November 14th at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. Skylar was watching the Disney Channel in a bright, sunny room when I arrived. She was sporting a Hannah Montana t-shirt and bask-ing in the love of her family; grandmother Anne, mom Dana, and little brother Jonah, who was rearranging and exploring like two year olds are given to do. I learned how much Skylar loved books and that Nancy Drew books were among her favorite. Mine too. Later, in the femi-nine bedroom where Skylar was now busy on her computer, I saw the picture of Cassie high on the wall, her identical twin—watching over her as she rested and played. Dana had already mentioned that it was important to Skylar that I know about Cassie too. Cassie is Skylar’s angel—that was clear. In life, she had also been her younger sister’s, by a minute, “protector.” !e legacy of inner-strength was started many years ago by Anne’s mother, who was raised in a Savannah Home for Girls until she was eigh-teen. Not one to feel sorry for herself because she had lacked the con-ventional family as a child, she passed that quiet determination to make the most of challenges to her daughter, Anne Meguiar. Anne’s e$orts have greatly bene"ted not only her grand-daughters, but other families too whose children have SMA. Logically, the "rst person Dana told about the twins’ SMA diagnosis, when they were infants, was her grand-mother. “You must be strong, Dana,” the wise, older woman told her grand-daughter. Today, Dana passes her quiet strength on to her daugh-ter Skylar. It was evident in her daughter’s aura that she found joy from the smallest things. When I suggested I stop by again to read out loud to

her, I could see Skylar’s eyes shine with pleasure. !is entire family gets that there is so much more to the quality of life than mere physicality. Skylar and Cassie have shown their family that as humans we are part of a much bigger picture. !eir SMA made their family part of that big-ger picture...connecting them with other parts of the country and with so many other giving and caring people. Dana Swanson is so accurate when she says that they all have “such an appreciation of life.” For many that’s an appreciation of life as given. It appears that each of us is put here on Earth to a$ect others and hopefully make this a better place for those who follow. !e lessons on life taught by Skylar, and Cassie are ones from which we can all bene"t. Take nothing in life for granted. Ap-preciate even the small things and be thankful for what you have. !e gals have been blessed with strong men in their lives as well. David Swanson is the father of the twins and Dana’s husband. Grandpa Ricky and Uncles Heath and Richie Meguiar add additional support. Clearly they are the strongest of families. One can only be envious of this family’s closeness. !e fact that they believe in doing for others is an example of sel#essness that can be adopted by all. If you would like to become involved: visit www.smaangels.org. Our paths cross with each other for a reason. As far as my path crossing with Skylar’s—it’s very clear that it really was all Cassie’s doing. I’m a really good out loud reader and I too love Nancy Drew. I believe she knew that and sent me to meet her sister. !ere are signs everywhere for those who believe. Faith, Hope—and Love! Q


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FabricTwo-Time Emmy Nominee and Richmond Hill Resident, Helen Butler, Has Worked With Her Share of Interesting Characters – and Loves Them All.

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HHer mother told her that the coveted piece of fabric, hid-den away in the family cedar chest, would be hers – one day. But the anxious fourth grader could wait no more. So one a!ernoon, while her mother was away, Helen went to the chest, pulled out the fabric, spread it on the "oor and began to cut the pattern for a custom beach shi!. “My mother al-ways said if I was really serious about sewing—then I could have that piece of fabric,” she recalls, “I guess a!er that, she knew I really was!” Part-time Richmond Hill resident, Helen Butler, was born and raised in Savannah, attending St. Vincent’s Acad-emy and reveling in the joys of an upbringing that can only come from living in the south. A!er high school gradua-tion, she attended the University of Georgia where her tal-ents and life-long passion for costume design could #nally be pursued. Even as a freshman, her sights were set on a ca-reer in costume design, a goal that prompted the young co-ed to ask for a highly desired position in the UGA theater assistantship program. $is was something that was rarely, if ever, granted to new students.

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“I remember my professor, Dr. Kessler, looked at me and asked what I did,” she laughs. I said,” I sew!” To that he replied,” We don’t have any seamstresses right now, you’re in!” !e rest, as they say, is history. Her skills and creativity were honed over the next four years and just two weeks from graduation, she landed her "rst o#cial movie job as an assistant in the costume department. “I never even had a car in college and I was ending my lease on my apartment so when I heard about this job in Madison, Georgia, I jumped at the chance, grabbed my bike and made a hotel room—my home.” She arrived on the set of the 1978 "lm, !e Great Bank Hoax with Ned Beatty, Arthur Godfrey, and Burgess Meredith, and a$er just a few days the reality hit her. “I’m really doing this!” Once the shooting for the movie was wrapped, the producer called her back to assist with an-other "lm, Greased Lightening starring Richard Pryor. “!ere I was,” she happily recalls, “...riding my bike everywhere and setting up a bed in the costume department, right there between the racks of clothes! I just couldn’t get enough of it!” Not long a$er her "rst two successful experiences, Helen joined a group of fellow UGA grads, also known as New Georgia, and moved to New York City. From actors to publicists, agents and producers, this band of talented newcomers spent the better part of the late 1970s supporting one another and es-tablishing themselves in the movie-making biz. For Helen, her experience in New York was a dream come true. “I remember being part of the "rst Jackie Chan movie that came to Amer-ica,” she recalls. “!ere I was, %ying in a helicopter under the Brooklyn Bridge, "lming the Statue of Liberty and World Trade Towers. It was surreal to say the least!” By 1989, Helen had come into her own, trading her supervisor title for that of costume designer. Every movie, the process follows

much the same. Once hired, she was supplied the script, which gave her an opportunity to famil-iarize herself with the story and break it down before she met with the director. “!ey always want to know ‘how you see it’ even from the "rst meeting.” !e next step is to work with a sketch artist, if Helen herself does not do the sketches, and then – the fabrics. “I absolutely LOVE fabrics,” she says with a genuinely giddy sense. “I love the touch, the feel, the colors, I will buy samples and quarter-yards and then I feel like I can o#cially begin the de-sign.” !e schedule of the "lm always dictates her timeline and she prefers to complete costumes for the lead actor or actress "rst to help set the tone for the rest.

Below Clockwise: Renee Zellweger in My One and Only,Helen Butler


In her most recent project, the !lm My One and Only starring Renee Zellweger, she took the character from an insecure person using whites and pastels to someone who has fully come into her own with the use of vivid, bold tones. O"en, casting is last minute which means Helen has to move quickly, sometimes making costume changes in as little as one hour. But she seems to thrive on the challenge and re-calls some of her best work was the product of tight demands. “I once needed to make a costume for a character Bruce Dern was playing,” she says. “His character was Southern, slightly sleazy and liv-ing in a rundown, decrepit house.” Drawing from her years of creative inventiveness, Helen bought a seersucker suit from a thri" store, soaked it in tea and then placed it in the sun to dry. When Bruce appeared on set wearing his custom attire, both he and the producer said simply, “#at’s brilliant.” Of course one of the most memorable experiences was on the set of Alex Haley’s Queen, starring the then little-known actress, Halle Berry. “#at shoot was very personal to me because it took place in Charleston, directly across the road from where my ancestors once had a plantation. How cool is that,” she exclaims. Halle Berry alone had 150 costumes in the movie, all of which Helen designed working with 36 “stitchers” in an enormous warehouse over six months of !lming. “It was a far cry from those !rst movies and the tiny costume sections I once knew,” she states. It wasn’t until months later that she would realize just how spe-cial Queen would become to her. “I remember I was in Plains, Georgia on the set of a Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie, To Dance with the White Dog, and I had a call from one of the UGA alums I !rst moved to New York with. He was a publicist in California at the time and I answered the phone and heard him say, that congratulations were in order. I had no idea what he was talking about!” Helen had received an Emmy Nomination—it was her !rst of two. “Of all the places I’ve been and lived and the many costumes I’ve designed I could not !nd anything to wear!” she says with a laugh. Instead of opting for a ritzy number from Rodeo Drive or Saks on Fifth Avenue, she found herself back in Savannah shopping with her sister, real estate agent Cathy Butler-Gregory, and finding the perfect outfit at Fines. “I still remember it – a pantsuit adorned with Austrian crystals, I just loved it!” That evening, two of Helen’s best friends took home awards and she still remembers it as an absolutely fabulous night. Helen actually did take something home with her from Queen – two huge sewing tables. As !lming concluded, she found herself wondering what would happen to the huge, custom cutting tables they had been

Above: Artist sketch from Breathing Lessons.



Sketches from Scrooge

using. “I was told they would just be broken down and thrown away - so instead, I took them, and use them here in my home in Richmond Hill,” she states with the slightest hint of mischievousness. Today, Helen Butler continues to follow her passion for costume design in movies as well as Broadway Plays, which are a far cry from the production schedule of Hollywood. “I remember doing this one play, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, with Mark Hamill and Polly Bergen, it was a dream come true,” said Butler. “But what was most surprising is that with a play, on opening night—my work is done! In movies, casting is still going on even once the movie has begun !lm-ing. So, the play di"erence was quite a shock!” #ough her love is de!nitely in !lms and plays, she also has an in-terest to teach all she knows to the up and coming next generation of designers. “My best advice is to get that !rst movie,” Helen says, “and then do the best you can and always ask to do more than what you’re assigned. #e more people you know, the more work you’ll get.” She also, along with her band of New Georgia graduates who !rst set out for the bright city lights, is helping to support the dreams

of the next generation at the Franklin College of UGA by mentoring them on their experiences and what it takes to

be a success in the industry. http://uga.edu/gm/artman/publish/0308newgeorgia.html. #e group has even established

#e New Georgia Independent Artistic Achievement Award in #eater, a scholarship trust for aspiring UGA theater students. “I love that! I love knowing that my work and stories can

live beyond just me and my world,” Helen says with a passion that is as alive today as when she !rst pulled that fabric from her

mother’s cedar chest. Now, a$er working costuming for more than 75 feature and television !lms, it seems the advice Helen’s mother

had for her years ago has found its place. “I remember growing up and even in college, mom was concerned that this would never be a ‘real job’ and wanted me to be a teacher,” she says with a sentimental smile. “She passed away before I graduated from college but I know she’s proud and hey, looks like teaching may be part of my journey a$er all!”

Find out more about Helen Butler at www.helenbutler.net. Q

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Opeople&places ! miss georgia usa

Of course she is beautiful, but is she real? Real is an understatement for Cassady Roberta Lance, the 2009 winner of the Miss Georgia crown! Her roots are deeply planted in Coastal Georgia—Richmond Hill and Savannah to be exact. It was apparent when sitting down with Cassady, her Grandmother, Roberta Bennett, and her mother Robin Lance just two weeks following her crowning, that this “on and o! ” pageant con-testant truly understands the meaning of beauty. "e road has just begun for 24-year-old Cassady. In April she will vie for the title of Miss USA in Las Vegas! Donald Trump and his constitu-ents will take two weeks to get to know Cassady and her competitors—as they look for a sincere young woman to represent our country in the Miss Universe Pageant, later this year. Sure, the girls will compete in their beautiful evening gowns, swim suits, and in an interview, but the two weeks leading up to the competition is how they are actually cho-sen to be one of the !"een that will be given the opportunity to win the coveted crown on live television. “I’ve watched my Mom and my Grandmother my entire life; they are very positive and motivated women. If I can achieve half of the suc-cess on a personal and professional level as they have, I will be happy,” says Cassady. “It’s not about the crown or the title. "e opportunities that come with it make the road worthwhile." Cassady attended the University of Georgia and began her major in "eater with a media emphasis. She transferred to and graduated from SCAD last year, completing her degree in Media and Performing Arts. Currently, she is working on her Masters in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Houston with the ultimate goal of becoming an Enter-tainment Reporter. “We worked hard to keep Cassady busy as a child. With dance, the-ater, cross country, cheerleading all co-mingled—her childhood was packed full of activities. When she decided she no longer wanted to do an activity, we would say it was okay, but then ask her what she was go-ing to do instead! She was never given the opportunity to come home from school and sit,” says her mother, Robin Lance. “You must excel in something. I was brought up this way, and it was my goal to pass that

mentality on to her. I truly believe that success comes from within. "e values of our household could only do so much. We are so proud of her ability to know who she is and what she wants; and even more of the fact that she is going for it!” "is year, as Miss Georgia, Cassady will make contacts all across the state and country. As she makes appearances and represents the State of Geor-gia and especially her home-town, her creative and viva-cious attitude is sure to open many doors. Let’s all cheer her on April 18th on NBC when Miss USA will be crowned.

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Justine Oakwood is Richmond Hill’s very own resident dog trainer and when watching this petite, little blonde handle her own one-and-a-half year old Doberman, Nero, it’s apparent that she’s very good at what she does. Nero is still an adolescent in dog years, but he is already leaps and bounds ahead of most dogs in terms of being well-mannered and ex-tremely obedient. It’s a pleasure to watch the interaction between them; she so easily controls him and he is so eager to mind her! When asked about her career choice, Justine explained that while she was in college she knew she wanted to work with animals and also own her own business. With a husband in the military, !nding a career that could “move with her” seemed to be the best choice. Dog training was a perfect !t! Justine obtained her training certi!cation from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio—a premier school designed speci!cally to teach animal enthusiasts interested in careers relating to dog handling. It matters not whether it’s general trainers, rescue dogs, or therapy dogs. Justine has completed the very intense, six- week course in

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obedience behavior and the advanced techniques of retrieval, basic po-lice K-9, assistance dog training, tracking, scent detection, and owner protection. She is a certi!ed Master Trainer. It’s obvious that Justine enjoys sharing her knowledge in solving the problem behaviors that lead so many to seek her help in the !rst place. From socialization with other dogs and people, jumping up, excessive barking, running away—she’s seen it all and likes to get to and treat each animal as an individual with his/her own personality and behavior traits. For this reason, she starts with a free evaluation of the pet. You must complete a form that outlines general information about speci!c behaviors or problems that you, the owner, may have observed. She likes the time to make her own observations, so that she can make recommendations tailored to the individual needs of your dog. Justine o"ers individual, one-on-one lessons with your pet, but she rec-ommends that owners attend a series of group classes, o"ered in a pack-age to gain the bene!t of the social setting. It’s easier to address prob-lems in the real situation, and dogs, like people, can learn by example. Plus, it’s fun and inspiring to watch her put Nero through his paces!

Justine recommends that an owner be in possession of their young puppy or adopted dog for at least two weeks before signing up for class in order to know the animal’s health status and be somewhat familiar with their pet. Individual sessions and evaluations are scheduled Mon-day through Friday, with group classes o"ered on Saturday mornings at 10am. Each session runs for about one hour. In addition, she was proud to share that Nero recently became certi-!ed as a therapy dog and will be “working” at the Richmond Hill Public Library on #ursday a$ernoons between 4pm and 5pm as an eager lis-tener for young children to practice reading aloud. You rock, Nero and Full Moon Dog Training! #is is really something to howl about! Q


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Early spring color—think snapdragons, violas, pansies, and petunias. Instead of planting a lot of little plants in the ground, opt for a nice-sized pot or two and !ll them up. Don’t forget to feed with fertilizer. A 20-20-20 will do !ne; then, liquid feed them every couple of weeks. Adding some curly parsley in the pot creates a di"erent texture. #ese plants, like most color in the winter/early spring, need full sun. If you wish to plant in the ground, you will need a well drained area, which is hard to !nd in Richmond Hill. Our soil is abundantly clay and when it rains, it pours! You will have to amend the soil with a good gardening soil and raise the bed. When you plant in the ground, mass the $owers to make a statement! Too far apart and the impact gets lost.

If you choose pots, a $at or two of plants will do it. In the ground, you could use !ve or more and then you could be a slave to the weather. Too much rain, they drown, too little rain and you will be on the end of a hose more o%en than you want to be.

Spring is the time to prune for growth. Do not prune your azaleas though, until a%er they bloom! We can explore the reason for this in a later issue. When you prune, take enough o" the shrub so that when the new $ush of growth comes, it will be the desired height you want. Leave the bottom of the plant more full than the top, otherwise all of the bot-

With the New Year here and a fresh spring season just around the corner, it is time to get your gardening on! I would like to help you make sense of what gardening means in our area—I’ll help you save your cents and have wonderful $oral scents in your own backyard. Don’t hesitate to write me, Dear Grace, C/O Richmond Hill Re!ections…ask your own personal gardening questions. #ere are so many ways to get the job done. #e way I like to do it is quick, easy, and painless, on the back and the pocketbook!

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If your crape myrtles have enough space to be a tree, let them be a tree! !ey do not need to be pruned every year. So many crape myrtles get hacked terribly and never get to see their potential. !e only time you need to prune them is if they are in a con"ned space, i.e., a courtyard, along a drive, or were planted too close to the house. If allowed to be the tree they want to be, some pruning on crossed branches (in the middle) to create good air#ow could be necessary. !ey need full sun. Crapes can succumb to diseases such as white#ies and aphids if planted too deeply or if they do not get enough sun and air#ow.

!ere are so many great spring plants that are showing o$ right now. !e trees you may notice are dogwoods, red buds, and star magnolias – what some refer to as a tulip tree. Shrubs blooming now include camellia japonicas, spirea, lady bank roses (yellow and white), and azaleas. Caro-lina jasmine is the yellow vine that you may notice rambling through the trees on roadside.

Even if all you have is a balcony, you can grow something that will make its way to the dining room table. For small spaces, grow a couple of herbs. Rosemary, thyme, chives, parsley, sage, and basil are all easy to grow. You will need sun for herbs, if not you will have to replace the plants more o%en. !e rules are tough, use your herbs don’t just grow

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them. Roasting chicken? Grab a sprig or two of rosemary to season. Baked potatoes? Chop some chives. Boost up your jar of spaghetti sauce with some fresh basil.

If you do have space, raise beds for lettuce, tomatoes, peas, beans, squash, and cucumbers- anything you like to eat! If you have a lot of space, potatoes and corn can be fun to grow. Growing vegetables, es-pecially with children, will help you get them to eat them, even more if they are fussy eaters. I could go on forever about this or that when it comes to gardening, with questions from the readers, we will cover a lot of ground! Pun in-tended. Happy and easy gardening!

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Get Your Geek OnBy Mary Henderson

HHave you seen those signs on the side of the road? !e ones that say: "I geek superheroes" or "I geek vampires"? Were you ever curious as to what they meant? We were too. Geek. Everyone has been called one, but what does it really mean? Geek is actually a verb with several meanings. It can mean to lo!e, to express interest in, to possess a large interest in, or to promote. With whatever meaning, it’s obvious that everyone geeks something! It matters little whether it’s "shing, music, art, football…you get the dri#. !e library helps all people "nd extra resources to learn more about what they’re passionate about, or what they “geek.” !e Geek the Library Project is “a community-based awareness campaign striving to spread the word regarding the crucial and ever-growing role of your public library, while raising real-ization about the pressing funding problems public libraries face.” !is pilot program is run-ning through early 2010 in "ve states, including Georgia, to raise the awareness that public li-braries need funding and support to stay strong. Most of us have probably never thought about the funding needs of our local library. Americans are going to the library more than ever, but just the same as everything else, fund-ing is down. Branding awareness of the contributions that public libraries make to their sur-rounding communities is an immediate need. !ey serve as a resource for everyone, while sup-porting education for all. Our local library, Richmond Hill Public Library, is no di$erent. It o$ers so much more to our community than just a job center. It gives people access to free book and movie check out, two hours of free internet time per day, serves as a free-of-charge meeting space for all non-pro"t organizations, and more. !e library hosts Story Time for non school-age children on Fridays and visits all Kindergarten classes at Richmond Hill Primary School for Story Time every Wednesday morning! During the summer, the library o$ers the Summer Reading Program which is also free of charge. Without a doubt, the Richmond Hill Public Library contributes incredibly to the well being of Richmond Hill! Although everyone may not visit the library, everyone in our community certainly bene"ts from their services. Studies show that money spent on libraries provides solid economic returns to the economy. In other words: the more support the library receives, the more support Rich-mond Hill receives! It’s so simple. How can YOU help? Start a conversation! Share what you geek, along with what your li-brary does for your community. Join a support group. !e Richmond Hill Public Library has a support group called Friends of the Library. !is group is open to anyone willing to support and encourage county o%cials to look to the future and recognize and support the needs of the library. Last but not least, simply drop by the local library and let the sta$ know you appreciate their contributions! Let’s keep being positive, turn your passions into support and… get your geek on!

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EEveryone has somewhere they belong. When thinking of high school sports, most think of athletes belonging on a !eld or a court. However, there is a group of Rich-mond Hill High School students who belong somewhere completely di"erent…on the water! #e Richmond Hill Sailing Team began seven years ago. During these sev-en years, they have rigorously practiced and traveled to compete in regattas at various locations; even as far away as Connecticut! Sailing requires just as much mental, emotional, and physical dedication as the other, more common sports. Twice a week, depending on the weather, the Richmond Hill Sailing Team packs in their van a$er school and travels to Sunbury to practice on

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the Medway River. Once there, they prepare their boats and hit the water! By simply observing the team, it was easy to tell that sail-ing is much di!erent than football, so"ball, baseball, and bas-ketball. #e precision needed to stay a$oat, much less race around, comes with a lot of hard work and an abundance of practice. #e constant chatter between the skipper and the crew to keep the boat balanced and hitting the marks is ex-tensive. Not just anyone can hop in a sailboat and succeed. It certainly makes sense that the team has a classroom session before setting sail on the water. #e members of this year’s team have all been sailing for varying amounts of time. "My brother encouraged me to start sailing and I'm really glad I did. I love it," says Tradd Stephens, who has been sailing for four years now. Team captain Devon Rodhe said of her favorite part of sailing, "I like the competition. On any given Saturday, we are up early, rolling out of Richmond Hill no later than 6:30am. #e regattas usually begin at 9am and we race until 4 or 5pm. #ere is no better way to spend a Saturday a"ernoon!" #roughout all of the regattas and practices, the Sailing Team has emerged from a team to a family. "It's like our own little family," Kelly Muhlenburg shares. “Everyone knows one another well, and we have all become great friends that con-tinually support one another, which makes the entire sailing experience even more worthwhile.” Just like a family, the Sailing Team members are continu-ally teaching one another important life lessons. Devon Rod-he says, "It's hard to think of what sailing hasn't taught me. I have de%nitely learned to have a competitive spirit while be-ing able to deal with a loss. #e sport has given me con%dence and nautical knowledge. It has also given me an appreciation for my family, who has given up a lot of time to support me. I'm positive that I would not be the person I am today if I had never gotten in a sailboat." Contrary to popular belief, not everyone who plays a sport belongs on a %eld. #e Richmond Hill Sailing Team does an excellent job of providing its members with a sense of belonging and a feeling of great achievement. Sailing has allowed these kids to go against the $ow, both in a literal and a %gurative way. Way to go, Sailcats!

Editor’s Note: !is year, the Sailcats will host and attend several regattas and would appreciate your support. For more information on the Sailcats, contact [email protected]

Kathryn Johnson and Austin Schneider training for an upcoming race.

Being transported to their sailboats, Dana Rohde, Kelly Muhlenberg, Cayman Cardiff, and Austin Schneider.

Tradd Stephens, Kelly Muhlenberg, Kathryn Johnson, Devon Rohde, Dana Rohde, and Austin Schneider at the Coast Guard Regatta (2009).

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!e leadership team of the City of Richmond Hill consists of "ve people. !ey were elected to their positions on campaign promises that our community found attractive. Who are the "ve people behind the titles? Where did they come from? What are their values? Take a look into the lives of our four City

Councilmen and our new Mayor.

The People Behind the Titles

By Johnny Murphy


BBorn in Raleigh, North Carolina, Van was the oldest of four; he has two sisters and one brother. When Van was 13, his parents divorced forc-ing his mother to work extra hours to make ends meet. As the oldest child, Van took on the leadership role of their home, taking care of his younger siblings while his mother was at work. Van is a graduate of Willingham High in Macon, Georgia and holds a degree from Middle Georgia College in Arts. When asked about his major, Van says that he worked towards Aerospace Engineering, but once he “hit the calculus classes,” decided he would change his major to “just graduating.” Van married in 1978 and began his family; he has four children. As many of us remember, the economic situation of the early 80s was similar to what we are experiencing today, including the scarcity of jobs. Van decided to join the United States Army where he served six years. When his youngest daughter was just two years old, he became a single parent, raising his three daughters, Windy 30, Sharon 29, and Laura 22, and his son, Gordon27. Over the last couple of years, his children have collectively given him four grandchildren, and he thinks there will be plenty more! Van enjoys tinkering with technology and for years has worked in

the private sector with computers. He is now building a new career with Capital Choice, a full-service !nancial consulting company. "e Hunt-er family has been residents of Richmond Hill since 1985. Van moved his family here for the same reason so many others came/are coming to the area—the terri!c school system. He became involved in the com-munity by coaching girls’ so#ball and basketball for years through the Recreation Association. In addition, he served on the Bryan County Planning Commission as well as the Richmond Hill Planning Commission. He was elected to the City Council in 2002, serving until 2006. "is past November, Van was elected to serve on our City Council again! He believes this is part of God’s plan for him. Van’s story of the commitment to his family has never stopped from the time he was a teenager. All four of his children have chosen Rich-mond Hill as their home as adults. "ey want to be close to their Dad. His late mother, Barbara, needed his care and moved from Macon to become a member of the Van Hunter household. With her move also came his sister, Lee Ann, who also needed her brother’s assistance. In addition to devoting his time to the well being of this community, Van says his hobby is being the caretaker of the family he loves so much!

Van Hunter

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In memory of Barbara Summerford, Mother/Grandmother/Great Grandmother, April 1926 - December, 2009


RRuss Carpenter is the youngest of Bobby and Jean Carpenter’s four children. He has two sisters, Beverly and Barbara and one brother, Ken, who all live in Richmond Hill. Newly elected to the City Council in 2009, Russ is the only member who was actually born and raised in Richmond Hill. Russ graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 1987. He earned his degree in Education from Armstrong Atlantic State Univer-sity in 1994 and is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Instruc-tional Technology from Georgia Southern University. A!er completing his Bachelor’s Degree, Russ went to work for IBM for "ve years prior to beginning his career as a teacher. He taught at Brunswick High School for three years until the right job opened up in the Bryan County School System. In 2002, Russ was hired at Rich-mond Hill High School, where he teaches U.S. Government and Mili-tary History.

Russ is a single, eligible bachelor, devoting lots of time to his hob-bies. He attends First Baptist Church, where he teaches a college Sun-day School Class. Russ loves movies, music, and trout "shing in St Catherine’s sound. #ere are two things Russ says he is looking for in his future wife: a woman who loves to eat blue crabs and wants to own a “red” 911 Porsche! It would probably be a bene"t if she were a Repub-lican, too! Russ became inspired to lead politically during high school, (the Ronald Reagan years), with the encouragement of his U. S Government Teacher, Rebecca Leggett. During his time as a student, he remembers the great speech Ronald Reagan gave at the Republican National Con-vention in 1984 on what it meant to be an American and a patriot. “Ronald Reagan led you to believe in America,” Russ states, “I have been a conservative Republican ever since.”

Russ Carpenter

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T!e youngest of three girls, Marilyn Hodges was born and raised in Savannah’s Ardsley Park area. For those not familiar with the Ardsley Park Neighborhood, it was and still is a small subdivision of Savannah that was developed south of the city, on the fringes of the streetcar lines in the early 1900s. For years, this area of Savannah was the hot growth spot. Like so many others who grew up in that area, Marilyn’s family was Catholic and she attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic School for grade school. In 1983, she graduated from Saint Vincent’s Academy and furthered her education attending both the University of Georgia and Armstrong State College, where she was a member of Phi Mu. Marilyn moved to Richmond Hill in 1989 and married the late Herb Hodges, Jr. in 1993. As the single mother of two boys, Jaydon 11 and Logan 6, Marilyn is a soccer mom, gymnastics mom, t-ball mom, and volunteer at Carver Elementary School. !is is all in addition to

being a member of the PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student Organization) and a past member of the Friends of the Library. When the opportu-nity allows, she enjoys watching college football, Braves Baseball, and Nascar races. In school, Marilyn was active in all sports and still enjoys running and swimming today. She enjoys baking homemade cakes and breads and attending Mass at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, where she serves on several volunteer committees such as the Council of Catholic Women, Auction Committee, Prayer Line, and the Bereavement Committee. Marilyn was elected to the City Council of Richmond Hill in 2007 and thoroughly enjoys the recognition and responsibility that comes along with the job. She is employed by Royal Brothers, Inc. where she serves as the Administrator.

Marilyn Hodges

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TJimmy Hires... for years his name was synonymous with basketball in Richmond Hill. He was born the youngest of six children in the small town of Odum, Georgia, just outside of Jessup. He was raised on a two-mule farm. For those who did not grow up on a farm in the 50s, a two-mule farm is a southern term for “a little bit larger—small farm!” Jimmy graduated from Wayne County High School; he began his college career at Brunswick Junior College. He graduated from Geor-gia College and State University where he majored in Education and of course, played basketball, later acquiring a Master’s Degree from Geor-gia Southern College. Jimmy has been a high school basketball coach throughout his entire career, which began in 1973. In 1981, Coach Hires moved to Richmond Hill and has taken the Wildcats to the State Finals multiple times. He retired as Head Basketball Coach in 2004. (For more on his accomplishments as Coach, refer to Volume 5, Number 1).

He and his wife, Libby have two children, Kala, who attends Geor-gia Southern University and Jay, who is a sophomore at Richmond Hill High School. Jay plays golf for the High School Golf Team. “He gets a lot of practice in our backyard at Sterling Links Golf Course,” says Jimmy. “Playing in vegetable gardens and !shing could only last for so long,” says Jimmy about retiring. He continues to teach half days at Richmond Hill High School, in addition to coaching track and cross country! I enjoy working with the kids and have for 38 plus years. Jimmy Hires was elected to City Council in 2005. “I’ve been in Rich-mond Hill for a long time; it is home to me. To be involved and work for the people’s best interest is what I enjoy most about City Council,” says Jimmy.

Jimmy Hires

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HHarold Fowler was born the eldest of three boys in High Springs, Flor-ida, a small farming community near Gainesville. He graduated with 25 students, the largest Senior Class at the time from Trenton High School. A!er high school Harold, like many young men in those days, joined the United States Army. A!er three years of active service and one year in Germany, he returned home and became an electrician. A!er being the electrical superintendent over large construction jobs throughout the United States, Harold decided that he had traveled long enough and changed careers. In 1985, Harold went to work for the United States Department of Labor in the O"ce of Apprenticeship, where he stayed until his retire-ment a few weeks ago on December 31, 2009! “Being retired will allow me to devote all of my time to leading the new City Council as the Mayor of Richmond Hill,” says Harold. Harold is quite the family man, with three daughters and three grandchildren! His oldest daughter, Belinda 47, lives near Jacksonville,

Florida, Deanna 43, resides in En#eld, New Hampshire, and Sarah 24, lives in Richmond Hill with the new Mayor and his wife, Teresa. Fishing in his backyard pond, at his cabin on the nearby Satilla River, or on the Intracoastal Waterway are the same to Harold. He says, “Next to golf, #shing is my favorite way to make time pass by!” Harold and his Teresa, who works for the United States Department of Justice, enjoy traveling and sightseeing as well. $ey are members of the Richmond Hill United Methodist Church, where Harold is the Head Usher at the 11a.m. Sunday Service. Harold has also been a member of the Lions Club for several years. In 1995, Harold was elected to City Council for the #rst time, and served for 10 years. He was elected Richmond Hill’s 6th Mayor this past November. “$e #rst few weeks being Mayor of Richmond Hill have been interesting to say the least. I’ve enjoyed working with the citi-zens and businesses throughout the city and will continue to seek their direction in the coming months.”

Mayor Harold Fowler

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go from the lives of these children, a CASA may very well be the one constant in their young lives. !ey are the ones that make a di"erence. A#er the initial 6 week training is over, a volunteer may expect to devote some 10 hours per month to the organization. Last year alone, almost one quarter of a million abused and neglect children were helped by CASA !olunteers. People who volunteer come from all backgrounds. Some have years of education and perhaps a background of working with children and families. While others may have been part of the foster care system or have grown up in a less than healthy and stable home. !erefore, they want the best for a new gen-eration of young people. "ere are no set requirements for a !olunteer other than a strong desire to make a child’s life better. Recently, Bryan County was fortunate enough to embark on its own CASA program. !is was done with Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Stimulus funding and (PSSF) Promoting Safe and Stable Families Funding, monies. Keller-Williams Realty helped with pick-ing up the fee for a booth at the Seafood Festival this past October. !e training is held right here in Richmond Hill—in the Chamber of Commerce facility at the Crossroads Center. !e classes are taught by Amy Tavio, a Richmond Hill resident and the Volunteer Coordi-nator for Bryan County, for 6 weeks. !ey are 3 hours per session, from 6-9 pm with approximately 2 hours of homework each week. !is includes a courtroom visit and observation. !e $rst class of six, all from our town, were sworn in this January. !ey will be a welcome addition. A new class began January 28th. Please call for the start date of the next class or how you may become involved before then.

"ere is nothing as wonderful as a healthy and well-lo!ed child. Indeed, the children of today become the future of America in a relatively short period of time. If they are healthy, well cared for, and loved then our own future is also one of security and well being. But sadly, this o#en is not the case. !ere are so many children who are raised in a negative home environment and are abused or neglected—or some-times both. It is easier to believe that it happens in other places, cer-tainly not Richmond Hill or Bryan County, but in reality it is every-where in our country and in staggering numbers. Each year almost 800,000 children (teens too) in the United States are part of the court and child welfare system. !ey are no longer allowed to live in their own home because of nothing they did, but rather because the adults responsible for their care and well-being either couldn’t or won’t take proper care of them. !is is where a CASA Volunteer is a valuable asset to the children in this position. As a CASA you are: screened, trained, supervised, and supported as a community volunteer who advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children. CASA may very well be the only volunteer organization that em-powers everyday citizens as o%cers of the court. !ey are appointed by judges to watch over a child until that case is closed and that child is placed in a safe and permanent home. While others may come and

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FFood has evolved over time from a simple means of sustenance to a complex art form that, when done properly, can arouse all of the senses. As a chef, the combinations of color, smell, taste, and texture are the key ingredients in stimulating the palate resulting in a successful meal. !ere is no other medium that uses all of these components like food. !e others are limited to being one dimensional. Paintings are visual, music is auditory, perfume is olfactory, petting is tactile, and food is, of course, primarily taste. But if one thinks about it, food combines them all. !is is why I believe that food is the most sensual of all art forms. Imagine the smell of freshly baked bread or of garlic being sautéed with shrimp, the rich vibrant colors of a ripe plum or fresh green spinach, the brilliance of a red or yellow bell pep-per, the texture of a crisp cold bite of a pear, the smooth velvetiness of chocolate as it rolls o" of your tongue, the heat of a jalapeno or the coolness of fresh mint, and the sound of an apple or celery as they snap. Now, all of your senses should be awakened. For centuries, man has re#ned the culinary arts to inspire all of the senses. Food and ro-mance are intertwined similar to dancers in a ballet. Most of us remember the #rst date of a budding relationship and that food was a part of it in some way. Special occasions are o$en celebrated with a memorable meal. Dining can become and o$en is, an event, no matter how large or small- as are the celebrations of marriage or the simple French peasant lunch. Rumors and myths of the aphrodisiac in%uences of certain foods abound. Chocolate, ginger, oysters, lobster, nutmeg, caviar, and anise are among numerous ingredients that have supposed invigo-rating results. Is it any wonder then that we keep trying to validate and perfect these various enhancements and intoxicating a"ects that food can play in our a"ections? !e recipes that I have included are some examples of food that I believe to have all of the components of my own passion for the art of cooking. I hope that you enjoy them. Bon appétit!

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Shrimp & Scallops with Mignonette SauceIngredients 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 shallot, finely chopped white pepper to taste salt as needed 6 ea large scallops 6 ea jumbo peeled & deveined shrimp

MethodPlace wine and vinegar in saucepan and reduce to one-half. Turn off the flame and stir in the shallot, white pepper, and salt as needed (remember: oysters tend to be salty). Set aside to steep. As you shuck your oysters, collect their juices and add to the mignonette sauce. Serve the sauce in small dishes or ramekins, letting your guests spoon it on top of each chilled, raw oyster on the half shell.

Poach the shrimp, chill, and set aside. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the scallops until brown on both sides. Remove from heat and chill. Place the scallops in a spoon, shell, or shot glass and pour about a teaspoon of the mignonette sauce over them. Garnish with a fine dice of shallots, red, and green peppers. Serve chilled. Oysters are a wonderful substitute for scallops – especially Bluffton or Harris Neck oysters.

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Lobster Choron SauceIngredients 2 ea 6 ounce filet mignons 2 ea 1 ! pound lobsters 2 ea egg yolks 12 ounces clarified butter 1/2 teaspoon tomato paste 1/2 ounce lobster stock

MethodBlanch the lobster in boiling water for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from water and immediately immerse in ice water until chilled. Remove the claws and tail meat and reserve.

To make the stock- Chop the lobster shells and add to 1 ea onion, 2 stalks of celery, and ! bunch of leeks. Saute until the onions are clear. Deglaze the pan with sherry, add about 3 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and reduce by 2/3. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and adjust with salt & pepper.

To make the Choron:Separate the eggs and place the yolks in a metal mixing bowl. Over a pot of boiling water, temper the eggs until they have a consistency of an “over easy” egg. Slowly add clarified butter and whisk until thick. Add the tomato paste and the lobster stock slowly. Adjust with salt & pepper.

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Chocolate Gran Marnier Sou!éIngredients 6 ounces chocolate syrup 2 ounces Gran Marnier 4 ! ounces sugar 4 ! ounces flour 4 ea egg yolks 2 ea whole eggs 18 ounces milk ! teaspoon vanilla extract 2 " ounces butter

MethodReserve the egg whites from the 4 yolks. Combine half of the sugar and the flour, egg yolks, and eggs in a bowl, whip them together to a smooth consistency. Bring the milk, va-nilla, remaining sugar, and butter to a boil and reduce the temperature to a simmer. Pour the hot milk slowly into the sugar and flour mixture, mixing it into a smooth paste. Allow to cool. Add the Gran Marnier and the chocolate syrup. Beat the egg whites to a soft peak. Keep separate until ready to bake.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (Convection Oven) or 400 degrees (Conventional Oven).

Take a 6 ounce ovenproof soufflé dish and butter the inside, just as you would a cake or pie pan. Dredge the inside with granulated sugar. Gently fold in the mixture of whipped egg whites- a ratio of 1 cup of egg whites to a ! cup of pastry cream- until completely mixed. Fill the soufflé cups with the mixture. Fill a pan with hot water so that when the filled cups are placed in it, the water rises to about halfway up the cup. Bake for 40 minutes. Don’t be tempted to look in the oven! When they are done, SERVE IMMEDIATELY!

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How many of us have entered a conquest of !esh with curiosity and con"dence only to "nd irascible defeat through a piece of meat? If this is you, perhaps you should try SUSHI! While some may scream with exuberance their love and passion for such a dish, others tremble from the sheer exhaustion of dissecting this exotic d-e-lish! Sushi in origin means “it’s sour.” #e sourness is not in reference to the "sh, but actually refers to the rice; that’s good to know. #is disproves the common misconception that sushi requires raw "sh.

#e Eastern Asian cuisine dates back to 1336 AD, during the Muromachi period where Nare-zushi consisted of fermented rice topped with fermented "sh. #is dish took six months to create and remained edible for another six months. By the mid-eighteenth century, Hanaya Yohei conceived today’s popular, Edomae Nigiri-Sushi to meet the needs of the culture. #is sushi was meant to be consumed by hand on the road or in the theater and was topped with "sh from Edo-Mae, the current Tokyo Bay.

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Nigiri GunkanmakiHand-shaped rice patty topped with fish, secured by strip of nori around middle

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Hand-shaped rice patty topped with fish, sealed with wasabi or nori

TemariBall-shaped sushi and fish (good for beginners)

MakimonoCylindrical piece of nori stuffed with rice, fish, vegetables and cut into 8-10 pieces

Temaki UramakiInside-out roll. Outside is rice, inside is nori and fillings.

Cone-shaped roll meant to be eaten with hands

CContemporary sushi that titillates the tongue has many categories that can o!en overwhelm even the most eager sushi seeker. "e #rst and most common category is Nigirizushi. It consists of a hand-formed patty of sushi rice mounted by a #sh topping and sealed with ei-ther wasabi paste or a thin strip of nori (edible seaweed). "ere are two variations to Nigiri called Gunkanmaki and Temari. Gunkanmaki is the same as Nigiri, but the thin strip of nori wraps around the middle of the sushi like a belt, instead of on top like a piece of tape. Temari merely di$ers in its ball-like shape. "e second type of sushi is Makimono sushi. "is is the type of sushi we refer to as “rolls.” It is most commonly prepared in a long cylinder of nori stu$ed with various vegetables and seafood, then rolled and sliced into eight to ten pieces. A variation of Makimono-style sushi is Temaki, which means “hand.” "is is a cone-shaped roll that is meant to be consumed by hand instead of chop sticks! A second variation is called Uramaki, which simply means “inside out.” "ese rolls have rice on the outside and nori on the inside. Uramaki is not very popular in Japan because the rice on the outside makes it harder to grip, but is extremely popular in the United States. Some say that the di$erence in preference of the Uramaki roll between Eastern and West-ern societies correlates directly with the color of the rolls. Western countries tend to prefer the white color of rice over the dark color of nori. While this is just a theory at best, it does evoke an interesting possibility that cultural bias exists in and is perhaps maintained in such seemingly irrelevant things, like the color of one’s food. So, the next time you are confronted with the challenge of raw #sh, you can smile with delight knowing that your mastery and insight expands through history, composition, and philosophical opinion! Q

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