Carol Stuart Watson – Georgetown, DC artist 1931-1986

Carol Stuart Watson
August 14, 1931 – January 19, 1986
A Washington DC, Georgetown, Bethesda, Frederick, Annapolis, Alexandria
Fine Artist, Illustrator, Muralist, and Photographer

Carol was born at Georgetown Hospital in Washington DC on August 14, 1931. She was the first of seven children born to Dr. Leander Scales Stuart and Henrietta Christine Kreh Stuart. The family resided in Bethesda at that time and for many years afterward.

Carol attended Bethesda and Lynbrook Elementary Schools, Leland Junior High School, and Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. She was among the first students to attend and graduate from Montgomery Junior College, and then went on to the University of Maryland where she earned her fine arts degree in 1953 (a classmate and contemporary of Muppeteer Jim Henson).

After college she joined the staff of the Times-Herald newspaper in Washington DC. In 1954 she co-founded Georgetown’s community paper, The Georgetowner. In 1960 Carol founded Carriage Trade Publications in Georgetown with her husband David. Mrs. Watson’s illustrated historical scenes of Washington, DC, Georgetown, Alexandria, Annapolis, and Frederick, Maryland; …which were printed and widely circulated on postcards, calendars as well as prints for framing.

In 1976 she was commissioned to illustrate the official Bicentennial Map of Montgomery County; …a very large, handsome and colorful print; …a big undertaking as it depicts the many important homes and historical sites including a brief written description of each. These still hang on the walls of many government and business offices, and private homes throughout Maryland and beyond.

A commissioned slide-show of many animated water-color paintings depicting the rich history of Harper’s Ferry, WV was exhibited daily at the National Park Visitors Center there. Other ‘Federal’ projects included a large mural at the United States Chamber of Commerce depicting the “Romance of Lafayette Square.” She had even more fun making posters, coloring books, maps, calendars, and drawings; … even Panda Bear Mugs for the Friends of the National Zoo. There she delighted in making friends with both the animals and their care-takers. Carol especially loved cats – small and large!

Her work in television included courtroom drawings for the major networks of Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel’s Mail Fraud and Racketeering trial and the “Black Mafia” Hanafi trial.

A popular illustrator of children’s books, her pictures are found in publications such as “Where’s Rachel,” “Hurrah for Arthur” “Flower Fables,” “Hey, ey-ey-Lock – Adventures on the C&O Canal,” “Upstairs and Downstairs in a Victorian Doll House,” and many more.

In the years preceding her death at 54 years, Carol was employed by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory where she worked as a graphic illustrator for the Fleet Systems. As a side line she enjoyed designing Christmas Cards which were sold nationwide; …these designs appeared on notebooks, and wrapping paper and Christmas ornaments as well. In 1982 she won the Graphic Arts Award Competition sponsored by the Printing Industries of America for her design of Bear Branches Gift Wrap.

Carol was a natural and competitive cook; … of the Julia Child ilk. Every Sunday her kitchen was busy with the sights, sound, and smells of a royal feast for anyone who gathered through her open door for dinner. She illustrated many cookbooks, as well as dozens of local restaurant menus; … even won a contest for a mouth-watering Maryland Crab dish!

An accomplished and imaginative muralist, one of her major works is ‘Colonial Georgetown’ at Lockheed Headquarters (then Martin Marietta) in Bethesda. She did numerous murals for nurseries and dining rooms and other touches of interior design in many homes.

Carol did countless numbers of fine art paintings, drawings, greeting cards; …portraits; …furniture decorations, sculptures; …her creativity and productivity was staggering. She loved to do quick sketches of something that caught her attention and would combine them with her quick wit to the amusement of whoever was lucky enough to receive them.

Active in volunteer work, Mrs. Watson was involved with the Salvation Army, the Junior League of Washington DC, The Travelers Aid Society and The United Way among others.

A prolific artist, and a superb photographer; … Carol Stuart Watson just appreciated beauty in everything; … music, flowers, nature, family. Plants loved her too, if she wasn’t in the kitchen or studio you would find her tending her extensive rock gardens.

Her view of the world was as sensitive as any lens in a camera; …she missed very little; …lived very large; …and inspired many to great ambition; …’who could ask for anything more?’

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NEWSLETTER from the Savannah Book Festival

Special Event-a-Palooza at the Savannah Book
Festival!

Political gadfly Karl Rove comes to Savannah!
A moving SBF Keynote Address by author Lisa Genova
And a thrilling SBF two-fer: A conversation with bestseller Sandra
Brown and her author son Ryan Brown!

Political Gadfly Karl Rove Comes to the SBF!

No matter which side of the aisle you claim, you can’t argue that former George
W. Bush chief of staff Karl Rove has a lot to say—and this February 20 he’ll be
saying it to an audience in Savannah! Mr. Rove will appear in a fundraiser for
the SBF on Sunday, February 20, at 4pm in Trustees Theatre on Broughton
Street in downtown Savannah. Tickets are available for a $10 donation, and all
proceeds benefit the Savannah Book Festival.

In this special event, Mr. Rove will talk about his life and his book, Courage and
Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight. So come hear one of
the most controversial political voices of our time, right in our own backyard, and
help out the Savannah Book Festival while you’re at it!

For more information, please visit https://tickets.scadboxoffice.com/public/

A Moving Keynote Address by Author Lisa Genova

When Lisa Genova’s grandmother was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease,
she dove into her research as a neuroscientist even more deeply. When she
finished, she decided to explore it from another angle: fiction. Still Alice is the
novel that came out of Genova’s experience, following a brilliant professional
woman with early onset Alzheimer’s from her point of view. The book went on to
sell like hotcakes, and Ms. Genova now gives speeches around the country on
this heartbreaking disease.

Now Genova has written a new book, Left Neglected, about another
neurological ailment caused by traumatic brain injury. She will talk about both
books, as well as her life as a writer, scientist and actress, on Friday, February
18 at 5:30pm in Trinity United Methodist Church on Telfair Square in downtown
Savannah. This event is FREE and open to the public, as will be Ms. Genova’s
talk the following day, Saturday, February 19 at 1:30pm in Trinity Church.

For more information, please visit http://www.savannahbookfestival.org/
authors/lisa-genova/

http://www.savannahbookfestival.org/2010/11/09/lisa-genova-to-give-

keynote-address-at-fourth-annual-savannah-book-festival-feb-18-2011/

A thrilling two-fer: bestseller Sandra Brown and
her author son Ryan Brown in conversation at the SBF!

Sandra Brown needs no introduction, but we’ll give it a whirl: the beloved author
of thrillers like Smash Cut, Smoke Screen and Play Dirty, and her latest,
Tough Customer, Ms. Brown began her writing career in 1981 and since then
has published over seventy novels—each and every one a NY Times bestseller!
What you might not know I that Ms. Brown is also the mother of Ryan Brown,
whose new novel Play Dead, a tale of zombie high school football players who
avenge their deaths on the gridiron. With zombie books a hot item right now, and
a main character named Savannah, this book will appeal to Low Country readers
of all ages!

In a special event on Saturday, February 19 at 7pm, mother and son will
appear in a casual conversation with Jack Romanos, former head of publishing
juggernaut Simon & Schuster and good friend to both Browns. This fascinating
presentation will take place onstage at the SCAD River Club, 3 Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard, just north of Bay Street in downtown Savannah. This event
is FREE and open to the public, but get there early. We expect this one-of-a-kind
literary conversation to attract large crowds!

For more information, please visit http://www.savannahbookfestival.org/
2010/10/14/sandra-brown-and-her-son-ryan-brown-will-appear-in-a-unique-
mother-and-son-presentation-at-the-savannah-book-festival/

SAVANNAH COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES, January 31, 2011

(HILTON HEAD, SC) The Jazz Corner has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine (Feb.2011 issue) as one of the top 150 jazz venues in the WORLD.

http://www.thejazzcorner.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Statute of Limitations for Professional Malpractice
Extended from Four Years to Six Years MORE INFO

(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) What a beautiful hotel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/CarriageTradePR?feature=mhsn#p/u/8/W9WQvZ7lwEw

(SAVANNAH, GA) Attention ALL Rotarians: Looking for talent. Need musicians and dancers. Event is April 23. http://www.rotarypif.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know that the Rolling Stones keyboarder is speaking to the Savannah Book Festival about his new book?

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Southside Walmart donated $1000 to the Savannah Rotary: CHECK

(SAVANNAH, GA) Diana Morrison, President of Advertising Specialty Services presents Smart Marketing; 6 proven Networking Tips for Success to the Effingham Chamber on February 3, 2011.

For more info

http://www.effinghamchamber.org/

(SAVANNAH, GA) SHAG lesson Monday evenings at Doubles in the Quality Inn Midtown Savannah. Starts at 6PM. 912-323-6336

(SAVANNAH, GA) Leadership Savannah class of 2011 attended Chatham

day. http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/?p=3883

(SAVANNAH, GA) ADDY AWARDS, call for entries. Due Feb 4.

http://www.aafsavannah.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) Rob Gibson talks to a sold out crowd at the Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Masterpiece Lecture Series.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The next Armstrong faculty lecture will present the work of an Armstrong professor, who through the use of the Internet, has found an effective way to help students gain fluency in French.

The lecture is at 12:10 p.m on Friday, February 18 on the Armstrong campus. Free and open to the public. MORE INFO

(SAVANNAH, GA) Small Business Council / SMART Lunch Series February 1. James (Jamie) C. McCurry, Jr., Director of Administration at Georgia Ports Authority will be speaking on the Port of Savannah and the Savannah Harbor Deepening Project- SHEP.
MORE INFO

(SAVANNAH, GA) Karl Rove to speak at the Savannah Book Festival, Feb. 20, 2011
MORE INFO

(HARDEEVILLE, SC) How to design an outdoor living space.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Is your business under 10 years old? SCORE and SBDC are forming a FREE Business Roundtable for peer to peer problem solving and sharing best practices. Lynn Vos and Marjorie Young to facilitate. For more info call SCORE 912-652-4335. Feb 10th first meeting.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, upcoming events: http://savannahchamber.com/events.php

(SAVANNAH, GA) South Magazine celebrates 5 years in business.

http://ww2.thesouthmag.com/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Norton Melaver, Savannah Businessman, community leader and philanthropist dies. Condolences go out to the Melaver family.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Thinking about the Newkirk family. Mark died two weeks ago and his young son spoke at the funeral. Very moving.
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Leadership Savannah, Class of 2011, attended Chatham Day in Atlanta.

Picture of Dr. and Mrs. Watson – He is a State Rep for Georgia

How to Design an Outdoor Living Space by Savannah Hardscapes

PHOTO OF MICHAEL BUNN – with SAVANNAH HARDSCAPES -
http://www.savannahhardscapes.com

How to Design an Outdoor Living Space

Outdoor living spaces have grown significantly in popularity and importance in recent years, progressing from secondary spaces to personal sanctuaries, family gathering spots and preferred destinations for entertaining.

Whether working with a professional designer or going it alone, there are four good points to keep in mind while constructing your outdoor oasis: function, style, quality and comfort.

First, it’s important to think about the primary function of the outdoor space. Is to relax, read, sun, grill out with your family or entertain? Or maybe it will have various functions.

Once you have determined this, you can incorporate different elements into an overall plan with flexible items as the anchors. An outdoor kitchen, for instance, can host a family night of grilling or serve as a bar countertop for cocktails. Outdoor seating comes in various offerings and can cater to a world of activities.

Changing seasons can be accomodated by incorporating contrast into the design. A trellis or pergola can be used to provide shade in the hot, summer months and a fire pit or fireplace can offer a cozy alternative to the typically confining, winter months.

It’s all about balance and tone, defining a style across the board. Personal taste and budget will dictate a more simplistic or luxurious point of view, but it’s important to have an integrated scheme outdoors, just as you would on the inside of your home. Whether you prefer Lowcountry Tabby or Japanese Zen, fluidity is key.

It is the combination of hard and soft palettes outdoors that create well-roundedness and can project the appearance of an extension, rather than a separation, of the home. Durable materials, which can be any variant of brick paving, stone, concrete or wood, can carry you from the main home to the outdoor setting, while the maleable materials, or plant life, weave warmth, life and serenity to any backyard.

Privacy fences, walls, enclosures, fountains and other water features should be given the same consideration, relating their colors and style to the design. Further depth can be accomplished with the use of vertical stone applications, statues and statuaries, sculptures, pots, planters, candles, fabrics and outdoor lighting.

Notably, the quality of the products will determine their durability.

In cooler, less humid regions, cast and wrought iron are acceptable, yet in the southeast, they will rust. Teak and woven furniture offer sophisticated, weather-proof alternatives to wicker; as well, many elegant, durable, mildew-resistant fabrics available today are long-sustaining and include customized colors and patterns with their purchase.

High-end appliance makers like Viking and Al Fresco have also entered the outdoor market, featuring a wide range of products that include gas and charcoal grills, smokers, wall ovens, hoods, refrigerators, freezers, wine chillers, beer taps and large-capacity warming drawers.

While initial sticker shock may apply to certain items, it is important to remember that the higher-end products are meant to last a lifetime, while the less expensive items may need to be changed out four to five times over.

That said, an experienced designer should be able to balance your likes with your budget. High-use spaces may need to carry a sturdier product, like stone or tile, underfoot, while secondary paving could come in the form of concrete, perhaps tinted to compliment the stone.

Finally, comfort is largely important.

The furniture itself, the fabric, the cushions and seasonally appropriate gear, like patio heaters, can change the simple outdoors into an oasis for you, your family and friends.

Founded in 1996 by William and Jonathan Rhangos, Savannah Hardscapes is the largest provider of stone, brick, pavers, interior tile and design elements in the Southeast. The company is one-of-a-kind, bringing together globally sourced sustainable and reclaimed surfaces with the most experienced artisans in the region to ensure expert installation and lasting results. These turnkey capabilities uniquely position the company to translate any design professional’s or individual owner’s vision into reality at the most competitive price. Savannah Hardscapes is located at 64 McDowell Circle (between Savannah, GA and Bluffton, SC). 843-784-6060 http://www.savannahhardscapes.com

Savannah Rotary Receives $1000 from the Southside Rotary – Thank you Erin for making this happen

Bouhan, Williams & Levy – Column for the Savannah Morning News

Statute of Limitations for Professional Malpractice
Extended from Four Years to Six Years

http://www.bouhan.com/attorney/gregory_sewell.html

Bear witness to a seminal change in Georgia law concerning the period of time in which
to bring an action for professional malpractice, a period of time known as the legal “statute of limitations.” On November 22, 2010, the Georgia Supreme Court issued its opinion in Newell Recycling of Atlanta, Inc. v. Jordan, Jones & Goulding, Inc.

In Newell, a professional engineering firm contracted to prepare a concrete work platform that would control drainage at a shredding facility. After the work had been performed and the facility became operational, in around May 2000, the concrete platform began to fail. Four years later, in August 2004, the facility sued the engineering firm for breach of contract and professional negligence.

The firm asked the trial court to dispose of the suit, arguing that the action was barred
by the four-year statute of limitations applicable to actions “upon any implied promise or undertaking” contained in O.C.G.A. § 9-3-25. The trial court denied the engineering firm’s request, concluding that a six-year statute of limitations for contracts in writing, as prescribed at O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24, may apply under the facts of the case. The case was appealed, first to the Georgia Court of Appeals and then to the Georgia Supreme Court.

The Georgia Supreme Court addressed “whether . . . a professional malpractice claim
premised upon a written contract is governed by the four-year statute of limitations . . . rather than the six-year statute of limitations . . . .” The Supreme Court concluded that “[w]here a complete written contract exists in an action for which a contract is pursued . . . the six-year statute of limitations of O.C.G.A. § 9-3-24 applies, regardless of whether the alleged breach stems from the express terms of the agreement or duties that are implied in the agreement as a matter of law.”

The Supreme Court’s decision foreshadows the primary question to be considered in
calculating the statute of limitations in professional malpractice actions based upon services rendered under a written contract: “whether a written agreement actually exists between the parties such that any implied duties sued upon would have grown directly out of the existence of the written contract itself.” In short, Georgia courts will be left to consider whether a contract exists; and, if so, whether the contract can be considered “complete.”

Under Newell, if no written contract exists with regard to the provision of professional
services, a four-year statute of limitations will continue to apply. Further, if a written contract exists, but the contract is “incomplete,” a four-year statute of limitations will also apply. In all other cases where a complete written contract exists between the parties, a six-year statute of limitations will apply.

Since the issue was not before the Court, it did not address O.C.G.A. § 9-3-71, which
sets forth a two-year statute of limitations applicable to professional malpractice actions arisingout of medical malpractice. Therefore, Newell’s impact on medical malpractice actions is questionable. Indeed, the full impact of the Newell decision remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the Georgia Supreme Court’s holding in Newell represents a significant change in the law of professional malpractice in this State; and all professionals should be aware of the opinion.

** Gregory G. Sewell is an associate attorney at Bouhan, Williams & Levy LLP. Mr. Sewell canbe reached via email at ggsewell@bouhan.com or by telephone at 912.236.2491.

Bouhan, Williams & Levy - Savannah Law Firm

Rob Gibson of the Savannah Music Festival talks to a sold-out crowd at the Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty Masterpiece Lecture Series

Shag Dance Lessons – Mondays through March

Doubles is in the Quality Inn Midtown Savannah . Dance lessons ,ECS starts from 6PM til 7. then WCS starts at 7. then we all dance . and network. til 10 . For more info call 912-323-6336

2011

Karl Rove to speak at the Savannah Book Festival, Feb. 20, 2011

Emergency Shelter to open for Women and Children in Savannah – 2414 Bull Street Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 232-1979

The Old Savannah City Mission is seizing the opportunity to open an emergency shelter1 for women and children. This Five Star Emergency Shelter will be located at 1116 Mills B. Lane where one of the Mission’s three Bargain Centers is now located. The property owner has graciously committed his 26,000 sq ft warehouse/office complex to a very reasonable 20 year lease. This agreement enables the Mission to accomplish a number of advancements.

The Fresh Start program for women will move from the Mission’s facilities on 34th Street (A Place Called Home) to the Mills B. Lane location. This gives UTI female students the opportunity to serve the sheltered homeless women and children as the male students serve homeless men in the emergency shelter at the 2414 Bull Street location. The facilities on 34th Street will serve as an emergency shelter for homeless families. This enables the Mission to provide emergency shelter to homeless men, women, children and homeless families. This is a breakthrough for the community as well as the Mission. This is an incredible dream come true.

In the City of Savannah there are only 28 emergency shelter beds for destitute women. These are available on a walk-in basis at the Inner City Night Shelter. Other than these beds, there are no walk-in emergency shelter beds for women and children in the care of their mother or guardian.

In 2008 Chatham – Savannah Housing Authority served 5,530 homeless people. This number is not a count of times of service, but of individuals served. And, of these homeless individuals 1,548 were women and 774 were children. The January 23, 2011 edition of the Savannah Morning News (SMN) reports the enrollment of homeless students in Savannah’s public schools as 669. That number does not count many destitute children who are disconnected from the school system and are in need of emergency shelter.

There are a few residential programs which serve homeless women; however, they require assessments and qualifications which are often beyond the reach of the neediest. There are services for women who have experienced domestic violence or who need a residence during their pregnancy. Park Place Youth Emergency Outreach provides emergency shelter for 70 to 100 run-aways, homeless, abandoned and neglected children ages 11 to 17 each year.” (SMN, January 23, 2011). There are no emergency shelter beds for children who are homeless. Inner-Faith Hospitality provides emergency shelter services for homeless families.

The Old Savannah City Mission’s five star shelter will serve homeless women and children regardless of their circumstances. If they need shelter and are willing to comply with the Mission’s high standards, strong boundaries and clear direction, including zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence and threat of violence, there will be shelter for them free of charge. As at the shelter for men at 2414 Bull Street no one will be turned away with the exception of individuals who represent a danger or disruption of service to others.

God willing and compassionate people giving within the next few months the Old Savannah City Mission will be able to open shelters for women, children and homeless families. The facility at 1116 Mills B. Lane is projected to provide at least 50 beds for homeless women and children. A Place Called Home on 34th Street will provide shelter for 4 homeless families.

Of course, it is a matter of funding. The costs of significant structural modifications and furnishings are overwhelming except for GOD and GIVING PEOPLE. Please remember, the Old Savannah City Mission does not accept tax payer or United Way funding.

The conceptual cost of this project including significant structural modifications, in particular at the Mills B. Lane location, staffing and operational costs for one year is $850,000. With these funds the Mission will construct dorms; furnish them with beds, dressers, night stands, lamps, install a commercial kitchen, adequate bathrooms, chapel, common areas for women and an equipped recreational area for children.

Within a few weeks, Connell Stiles, Director of Development will announce a Sacrifice Sale in order to liquidate items in the warehouse at 1116 Mills B. Lane. While this is necessary, it will cut off a stream of revenue that has been very important to the Mission.

I ask one thing of you. Would you provide a bed for a homeless woman and her children? You may think raising $850,000 is impossible. It is…if it depends on folks the Mission. With your generous support we can do it…NOW!

In 2010 the Mission your donations provided over 125,000 meals and more than 28,000 emergency shelter beds for men along with many other vital services…all without one dime of tax payer or United Way funding. Much good is done through the many public and United Way funded agencies; however, the Old Savannah City Mission opts out of the necessary restrictions that rightfully come with funds administered by the government or distributed through United Way. It is correct to disallow such resources to be used to advance any religion. As a faith based 501(c)(3) charity the Old Savannah City Mission must share the Gospel freely with those who are down and out.

We must have your help. In anticipation of your most kind and generous support, you will have the profound gratitude of our friends and neighbors who are temporarily without a place to call home.

Donations can be mailed to OSCM, P.O. Box 16839, Savannah, GA 31416. For information, contact Jim Lewis (912) 655-5118, jimlewis@oscm; Connell Stiles, (912) 346-0781, stiles@oscm.org; Bill Stiles, (912) 441-8820, westiles@oscm.org.; http://www.oscm.org.

Author Chris McMillan visited Savannah this weekend

Photo taken in Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia – where she used to play as a child.

A special art exhibition in honor of the Savannah Book Festival, and featuring the art of three Georgia artists, will run from February 3 through 19 in the Trustees Gallery at the Jepson Center for the Arts in downtown Savannah.

(SAVANNAH, GA) A special art exhibition in honor of the Savannah Book Festival, and featuring the art of three Georgia artists, will run from February 3 through 19 in the Trustees Gallery at the Jepson Center for the Arts in downtown Savannah.

This wonderful multi-media art show will feature three famed Georgia artists: Rose Lane Leavell, Steve Penley and Cindy Wallace, all of whom will be participating in the Fourth Annual Savannah Book Festival, which will take place in and around Telfair Square February 18 through 20.

Rose Lane Leavell is a native of Twiggs County, Georgia where she lives on Charlane Plantation with her husband of 37 years, Chuck Leavell, the keyboardist for The Rolling Stones. She is a third generation tree farmer who is also committed to art and historic preservation. Amidst the pines and hard work, Ms. Leavell has always found time to indulge in her passion for painting in various media. Though her first love is working with oils, she’s also exploring pastels, and her gallery is ever-changing and evolving. She will introduce her husband at his FREE presentation at the Savannah Book Festival on Saturday, February 19, at 4:30pm in Trinity United Methodist Church on Telfair Square.

Born in 1964, Steve Penley was raised in Athens and Macon, Georgia. Best known for his paintings of historical icons, Penley has become one of America’s most popular artists. Penley’s development as an artist has culminated with a unique style of bold color, strong brush strokes and vivid imagery. Although his subject matter is always familiar, Steve’s unique ability lies in his reinterpretation, creating a new impact for the viewer. Recently, Penley was honored as Author of the Year in the specialty books category at the 38th Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards. He will be at the Savannah Book Festival’s Annual Sunday Brunch fundraiser with his collaborator on Vince Dooley’s Garden, former UGA football coaching legend Vince Dooley, on Sunday, February 20, at 11am in the Chatham Club.

Cindy Wallace, a native of Amarillo, Texas, has taught darkroom and digital photography at both of her alma maters: Armstrong Atlantic State University and Georgia Southern University. Wallace has developed a unique style of photographic composition with a talent for capturing the play of light and shadow on architecture and decorative detail that never intrudes upon the genuine antiquity of the original. Cindy Wallace is also a freelance commercial photographer who has photographed the Savannah area for over 20 years, and her work appears in the four-book series Savannah: Immortal City, co-authored by Barry Sheehy and Vaughnette Goode-Walker, which chronicles Savannah before, during and after the Civil War.

The Savannah Book Festival’s mission is to promote reading, writing and civil conversation. It is now a significant event in both the literary and southeastern USA calendars with a new date this year: February 18-20, 2011 – President’s Day weekend. The Savannah Book Festival Inc. is an independent non-profit corporation led by a volunteer board of directors. It is committed to remaining free and open to the public and to celebrating the written word and its role in improving the human experience.

Visit savannahbookfestival.org to plan your trip. You’ll find special deals with local hotels and tourist venues, and the website content is frequently updated.

For more information, contact the Savannah Book Festival at (912) 358-0575; info@savannahbookfestival.org; or 3025 Bull St., Suite 249, Savannah, GA 31405, http://www.savannahbookfestival.org.

Savannah SCORE chapter announces new Board

SCORE Announces New Officers, Al Torpie to Chair as Chapter President

(SAVANNAH, GA) The local Savannah Chapter of SCORE has elected new officers for 2011; Chairman – Al Torpie; Vice Chairman – Jim Zettergren; Treasure – Ben McMakin; Secretary – Dale Williams; and Ex-Officio – Jules Homans.

Al Torpie has been deeply involved with SCORE for 15 years. Prior to his involvement with SCORE he enjoyed a successful career in the the cable and wire industry. Following a strong year in 2010 Al has set “some ambitious goals to grow SCORE’s client outreach to new levels as the economy recovers”.

SCORE is a nationwide organization founded in 1964 as a non-profit association dedicated to helping the small business community through no-fee and confidential counseling for emerging and existing business. Contact the Savannah Chapter at (912) 652-4335. Learn more about SCORE services and counselors at www.scoresav.org.

Science Classes for Kids in Savannah – great program!

KOOLSCIENCE4KIDZ- SATURDAY MORNING

SPRING 2011 SCHEDULE
This program is very similar to the very popular Afterschool Program Koolscience4Kidz that is now being offered jointly at the Savannah Country Day School.
EXCITING K-5 STUDENTS ABOUT PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Chemistry & Physics)
Two 1.5 hour science sessions/ 2 times each month (usually every other Saturday).
NOW OFFERING at two convenient locations – Downtown and Southside

SOUTHSIDE LOCATION:
PLACE: Southwest Middle School, 6030 Ogeechee Road, Sav GA 31419
TIME: 9:00 AM- 10:30 AM
DATES: JAN 22, 29; FEB 12, 26; MAR 12, 26; APR 9, 16; MAY 14, 28.

DOWNTOWN LOCATION:
PLACE: City of Savannah, Dept of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry
Street, Savannah
TIME: 9:30 AM- 11:00 AM
DATES: FEB 5, 19; MAR 5, 19; APR 2, 30; MAY 7, 21

Program Director Dr Sabitra Brush
COST $48.00/month (2 sessions each month)

CONTACT MAIL: Math&ScienceMatters LLC, PO Box 60306, Savannah, GA 31420
Phone: 912-660-3442 Email: Mathscmatters@aol.com
WEB: http://www.mathandsciencematters.com

TO REGISTER & FOR MORE DETAILS CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB: http://www.mathandsciencematters.com OR MAIL APPLICATION (BELOW) & PAYMENT.
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KOOLSCIENCE4KIDZ SATURDAY MORNING

Student’s Name: _______________________________ GRADE: _________________

MONTH/ MONTHS ATTENDING:_______________

Parent’s Name: _____________ Cell:______ Home: _______ Work: __________

Contact Email (Parent): _______________________

Parent’s address: _____________________________________

Emergency Contact Info (name/phone) _________________________________________

Child’s allergies: ________________________________Medications: ________________

DROP OFF/PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: ____________________________________________

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MAIL APPLICATION & CHECK TO: Math&ScienceMatters LLC, PO Box 60306, Savannah, GA 31420 TO CONTACT US: PHONE: (912) 660-3442 EMAIL: Mathscmatters@aol.com

Documentaries Speak to the Power of Community and Activism

Armstrong Atlantic State University will screen two documentaries as part of the university’s 2011 Common Read Film Series. The screenings, both on the Armstrong campus, are free and open to the public.

These documentaries were selected because they speak to the themes that have emerged in a campus-wide common read of Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community, a book by Savannah authors Susan Earl and Tom Kohler. Some of those themes include social activism in communities in crisis, the changing shape of Black communities in the South, and ethical representations of local communities in written and visual narratives.

Documentaries Speak to the Power of Community and Activism

Armstrong Atlantic State University will host two free documentary screenings as part of the university’s 2011 Common Read Film Series. The presentations are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows:

January 28, 1 p.m.
Trouble the Water
Student Union Ogeechee Theater
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, this astonishingly powerful documentary takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. Incorporating remarkable home video footage shot by Kimberly Rivers Roberts—an aspiring rap artist trapped with her husband in the 9th Ward—Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine producers Tia Lessin and Carl Deal weave this insider’s view of Katrina with a devastating portrait of the hurricane’s aftermath. Trouble the Water is a redemptive tale of self-described street hustlers who become heroes—two unforgettable people who survive the storm and then seize a chance for a new beginning.

February 14, 2 p.m.
A Small Act
Student Union Ogeechee Theater
Winner of multiple film festival awards, including the Audience Award and Director’s Award at the 2010 Nantucket Film Festival, A Small Act tells the story of Chris Mburu, a child in a poor Kenyan village who is sponsored by a woman in Sweden, Hilde Back. Mburu ends up graduating from Harvard and working with the United Nations investigating human rights abuses. The film shows Mburu seeking the Swedish woman who “made my life possible” is an inspiring tale that illustrates the powerful effect that even small acts can have on people.

These documentaries were selected because they speak to the themes that have emerged in a campus-wide common read of Waddie Welcome and the Beloved Community, a book by Savannah authors Susan Earl and Tom Kohler. Some of those themes include social activism in communities in crisis, the changing shape of Black communities in the South, and ethical representations of local communities in written and visual narratives.

For more information, visit http://www.armstrong.edu.

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Savannah Hardscapes Launches Waterworks Division

Savannah Hardscapes Launches Waterworks Division

(HARDEEVILLE, SC) Savannah Hardscapes is pleased to launch Waterworks—a premier design resource that encompasses bath and kitchen fixtures, tile surfaces, bathtubs, and accessories.

“With Waterworks, Savannah Hardscapes expands it’s representation of top tier design resources generally thought to be available only in larger markets such as Atlanta and New York,” says Savannah Hardscapes co-owner, William Rhangos. “Customers want to see and touch these products to experience the quality they deliver. This is now possible without leaving our area.”

The southeast Waterworks showroom was previously located in Charleston, South Carolina, but closed last year. Savannah Hardscapes, the new home for all things Waterworks, has an amazing showroom located between downtown Savannah and Bluffton.

ABOUT WATERWORKS

Inspired by the rich history of the European bath, Waterworks has brought impeccable style and artisanal quality craftsmanship to the American bathroom since 1978. Co-founded by Barbara and Robert Sallick, the brand’s evolution is based firmly upon a foundation and commitment to design excellence. Each Waterworks product has a story to tell and is created through a unique collaboration involving designers, craftsmen, artisans and manufacturers. Highly regarded as a premier design resource, its exclusive designs now encompass bath and kitchen fixtures, surfaces, bathtubs, washstands, accessories, home furnishings and more. Waterworks has presence in key markets across North America through showrooms, wholesale, commercial, and direct-to-consumer channels. http://www.waterworks.com

ABOUT SAVANNAH HARDSCAPES

Founded in 1996 by William and Jonathan Rhangos, Savannah Hardscapes and Construction is the largest provider of stone, brick, pavers, interior tile and design elements in the Southeast. The company is one-of-a-kind, bringing together globally sourced sustainable and reclaimed surfaces with the most experienced artisans in the region to ensure expert installation and lasting results. These turnkey capabilities uniquely position the company to translate any design professional’s or individual owner’s vision into reality at the most competitive price. Savannah Hardscapes is located at 64 McDowell Circle (between Savannah, GA and Bluffton, SC). 843-784-6060 http://www.savannahhardscapes.com

Savannah Hardscapes To Participate in Beaufort County’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

(HARDEEVILLE, SC) Savannah Hardscapes is pleased to announce its participation in an upcoming edition of the popular ABC television reality show, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which will focus its efforts on a Beaufort family in need. Production will begin January 11th.
“It’s an exciting and rewarding program to be a part of,” says William Rhangos, who co-owns Savannah Hardscapes with his brother, Jonathan.
Savannah Hardscapes is the largest provider of stone, brick, pavers, interior tile and design elements in the Southeast and will donate red reclaimed bricks and unique coral stone, as well as a six-foot arbor and bench from Walpole Woodworkers. The donated items are representative of the many globally sourced, sustainable, hand-crafted products for which the company is well-known.

Initially approached by H2 Builders, Inc.’s CEO Todd Hawk, who is overseeing the “Extreme Makeover” project, the Rhangos brothers jumped at the chance to help. They previously donated labor and materials to the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in Savannah and saw first hand how transformative the experience can be for a family.

“This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of another deserving family,” notes Rhangos. “It brings our community together in a very unique way and allows us to live our values as a company.”

In its eighth season, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” features weekly renovations of homes for families who face hard times, yet continue to inspire others through their altruistic efforts or community leadership.

ABOUT SAVANNAH HARDSCAPES

Founded in 1996 by William and Jonathan Rhangos, Savannah Hardscapes is the largest provider of stone, brick, pavers, interior tile and design elements in the Southeast. The company is one-of-a-kind, bringing together globally sourced sustainable and reclaimed surfaces with the most experienced artisans in the region to ensure expert installation and lasting results. These turnkey capabilities uniquely position the company to translate any design professional’s or individual owner’s vision into reality at the most competitive price. Savannah Hardscapes is located at 64 McDowell Circle (between Savannah, GA and Bluffton, SC). 843-784-6060 http://www.savannahhardscapes.com

Ossabaw Island Writer’s Retreat Feb. 14-17

Ossabaw Island Writer’s Retreat Feb. 14-17

The inaugural Ossabaw Island Writer’s Retreat will be held February 14-17. Participants will enjoy and learn from workshops, readings and craft sessions held at the pristine Ossabaw Island Heritage Preserve—just twenty minutes by boat from historic Savannah, Ga. and its restaurants, art galleries, squares and riverfront beauty. More at http://www.ossabawwritersretreat.org

Ossabaw Island Writer’s Retreat Feb. 14-17
The inaugural Ossabaw Island Writer’s Retreat will be held February 14-17. Participants will enjoy and learn from workshops, readings and craft sessions held at the pristine Ossabaw Island Heritage Preserve—just twenty minutes by boat from historic Savannah, Ga. and its restaurants, art galleries, squares and riverfront beauty.

Georgia’s third-largest barrier island, Ossabaw is a 26,000-acre expanse of maritime forest, tidal wetlands, and wide beaches on the Atlantic Ocean—an unspoiled treasure that’s home to hundreds of animal and plant species and 4,000 years of cultural history.

For almost fifty years, notable artists, writers and scientists from around the globe have gathered to experience and draw inspiration from Ossabaw Island’s pristine beauty.

Writers Ralph Ellison, Annie Dillard, Olive Ann Burns, Margaret Atwood, T.C. Boyle, Rosemary Daniell, and Alice Walker; poets Edwin Honig and David Hamilton; composers Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber; ecologist Eugene Odum; and art historian H. W. Janson are among those who have participated in the Ossabaw Island Project.

The retreat spans four days and includes lodging, meals, ferried transportation to the island, writing workshops, one-on-one manuscript consultations with nationally recognized authors, craft seminars and readings. Since the Retreat takes place the same week as the Savannah Book Festival, participants who wish to stay for the festival will be offered special hotel rates. Participants also will receive recognition at the festival and an opportunity to read excerpts of their work to festival audiences.

For additional information or to register, visit http://www.ossabawwritersretreat.org or contact Tony Morris at 912.344-3123.