KATHERINE SMITH katherine@thedanielislandnews - Chehaw...
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thedanielislandnews.com ISLAND NEWS 11 June 12 - 18, 2014 ■ The Daniel Island News *This offer valid on applications taken through 6/30/2014. Must close by 7/31/2014 to qualify. As of 5/1/2014 variable APR ranges from 3.75% to 8.25%. The APR is a variable rate and is subject to change without notice but will not exceed 18%. Rates and terms are dependent upon your creditworthiness and collateral. The 1.99% APR is an introductory rate and is valid on balances through 9/30/2015. Property insurance is required and flood insurance where applicable. Closing costs may range from $500 to $800. Restrictions may apply. Apply today. This is a limited time offer. 843-797-8300 (Charleston) 800-845-0432 (Nationwide) scfederal.org Rates as low as through September 30, 2015 1.99 % APR * Adjusts to rates as low as after September 30, 2015 3.75 % APR * A Home Equity Line of Credit could help with this project and a whole lot more. Federally insured by NCUA KATHERINE SMITH [email protected] Jeanie Carter, a Daniel Island resident, began looking into furniture repair businesses in the area after her lab puppy chewed a sizable chunk out of a family chest that had been passed to her from her grandmother. “It had to be repaired…it’s an important piece of furniture,” Jeanie says as she described how the chest had been damaged. Carter contacted Chehaw River Woodworks in Mt. Pleasant based on a recommendation from her interior designer. Chehaw is a family owned business that began in the early 1990’s by the Carter family. While there is no family relation between Jeanie Carter and the Carters who opened Chehaw, it is an interesting coincidence. “I was impressed immediately with Chehaw and the employees that work there,” states Jeanie. “Not only do they do outstanding work, they also saved me money! It's not often you find a company willing to save you money. I fully planned on having the chest completely refinished after they repaired the area damaged, but after they polished it up, it didn’t even need refinishing!” exclaims Jeanie. Vernon Carter and his employees love to help customers just like Jeanie. “She came in with a chest that had been passed on to her from her grandmother. Her dog had chewed a piece of the base panel off. Nothing makes me happier than to see someone bring in a piece (of furniture) that has a story!” says Vernon. Vernon and his team are experts at what they do, and they do a lot. Their expertise ranges from repairing, refinishing, or simply polishing just about any piece of furniture (new or old)… to their newest addition to the business, brass refinishing. “We can polish your silver…because we know many people do not like to do it them- selves, so we offer that service,” notes Vernon with a smile. Vernon is thankful for the business relation- ships he’s formed on Daniel Island. Not only are there many customers like Jeanie Carter who brings in family pieces to have repaired, Vernon also has done extensive work at the Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island. Pastor John Burwell is proud of the work that Chehaw has done in the church over the years including making and installing the pulpit and altar rail. But most significantly is the work they did on the pews. The pews, having been given to the church by a closed Presbyterian church, were in need of a makeover. “Chehaw totally transformed the pews by adding length to the sides of the pews, changing the book racks on the backs, adding cross carv- ings in the sides, adding kneelers, and darken- ing them. The results were stunning!” states Pastor Burwell. One thing is for sure, the employees at Chehaw love helping people and bringing family heirlooms back to life. The atmosphere in the shop is calm and laid back. While each employee is focused on their particular project, there is a peace about the space that you often find in family settings. “We ARE like a family!” says Ginger Bergstrom, General Manager & Marketing for Chehaw. For more information on Vernon and his team at Chehaw River Woodworks, go to www. chehawriverwoodworks.com. Local woodshop repairs chest and preserves a family heirloom KATHERINE SMITH Chehaw River Woodworks, owned by the Carter family, continues to thrive in Mount Pleas- ant. Pictured here (L to R) are employee: Oscar Perez, Evan Adams, Ginger Bergstrom, Joseph Mazyck, James Semmens, and owner Vernon Carter.
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thedanielislandnews.com ISLAND NEWS 11June 12 - 18, 2014 ■ The Daniel Island News
* This offer valid on applications taken through 6/30/2014. Must close by 7/31/2014 to qualify. As of 5/1/2014 variable APR ranges from 3.75% to 8.25%. The APR is a variable rate and is subject to change without notice but will not exceed 18%. Rates and terms are dependent upon your creditworthiness and collateral. The 1.99% APR is an introductory rate and is valid on balances through 9/30/2015. Property insurance is required and fl ood insurance where applicable. Closing costs may range from $500 to $800. Restrictions may apply.
Apply today. This is a limited time offer.843-797-8300 (Charleston) 800-845-0432 (Nationwide)
scfederal.org
Rates as low as
through September 30, 20151.99%
APR*
Adjusts to rates as low as
after September 30, 20153.75%
APR*
A Home Equity Line of Credit could help with this project and a whole lot more.
Federally insured by NCUA
KATHERINE [email protected]
Jeanie Carter, a Daniel Island resident, began looking into furniture repair businesses in the area after her lab puppy chewed a sizable chunk out of a family chest that had been passed to her from her grandmother.
“It had to be repaired…it’s an important piece of furniture,” Jeanie says as she described how the chest had been damaged. Carter contacted Chehaw River Woodworks in Mt. Pleasant based on a recommendation from her interior designer. Chehaw is a family owned business that began in the early 1990’s by the Carter family. While there is no family relation between Jeanie Carter and the Carters who opened Chehaw, it is an interesting coincidence.
“I was impressed immediately with Chehaw and the employees that work there,” states Jeanie. “Not only do they do outstanding work, they also saved me money! It's not often you find a company willing to save you money. I fully planned on having the chest completely refinished after they repaired the area damaged, but after they polished it up, it didn’t even need refinishing!” exclaims Jeanie.
Vernon Carter and his employees love to help customers just like Jeanie.
“She came in with a chest that had been passed on to her from her grandmother. Her dog had chewed a piece of the base panel off. Nothing makes me happier than to see someone bring in a piece (of furniture) that has a story!” says Vernon.
Vernon and his team are experts at what they do, and they do a lot. Their expertise ranges from repairing, refinishing, or simply polishing just about any piece of furniture (new or old)…
to their newest addition to the business, brass refinishing.
“We can polish your silver…because we know many people do not like to do it them-selves, so we offer that service,” notes Vernon with a smile.
Vernon is thankful for the business relation-ships he’s formed on Daniel Island. Not only are there many customers like Jeanie Carter who brings in family pieces to have repaired,
Vernon also has done extensive work at the Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island. Pastor John Burwell is proud of the work that Chehaw has done in the church over the years including making and installing the pulpit and altar rail. But most significantly is the work they did on the pews. The pews, having been given to the church by a closed Presbyterian church, were in need of a makeover.
“Chehaw totally transformed the pews by adding length to the sides of the pews, changing the book racks on the backs, adding cross carv-ings in the sides, adding kneelers, and darken-ing them. The results were stunning!” states Pastor Burwell.
One thing is for sure, the employees at Chehaw love helping people and bringing family heirlooms back to life. The atmosphere in the shop is calm and laid back. While each employee is focused on their particular project, there is a peace about the space that you often find in family settings.
“We ARE like a family!” says Ginger Bergstrom, General Manager & Marketing for Chehaw.
For more information on Vernon and his team at Chehaw River Woodworks, go to www.chehawriverwoodworks.com.
Local woodshop repairs chest and preserves a family heirloom
KATHERINE SMITHChehaw River Woodworks, owned by the Carter family, continues to thrive in Mount Pleas-ant. Pictured here (L to R) are employee: Oscar Perez, Evan Adams, Ginger Bergstrom, Joseph Mazyck, James Semmens, and owner Vernon Carter.
