Earlewood Snapshots introduce you to the neighbors you need to know! Read more below to learn about our neighbors who are making a difference, finding success and loving their life in Earlewood!
Kyle Petersen and Annie Boiter-Jolley
Spring 2013
While Kyle Petersen and Annie Boiter-Jolley have planted themselves firmly in the Columbia arts and music scene for close to a decade, it hasn’t been until recently that they finally decided to put down serious roots in the area, specifically in the Earlewood community. While they’ve lived in various places across Columbia during the years, they said they found the growth and hospitality of the Earlewood neighborhood to be inviting and a good reason to call the area home longer than they had expected. Read More >
Landon and Jordan Thompson
Spring 2012
Landon and Jordan Thompson grew up in Nashville, so it is understandable that they love music and are accomplished musicians. Landon plays the guitar and piano and both of them are excellent vocalists as well. They are also artists and enjoy painting and crafts.In 2010 they moved to Earlewood and purchased their first home – a brink bungalow on Lakewood. Since then they have had a succession of home improvement projects. Landon says, “We love building things and making our house into a place that we really want to live in. If there’s an area of the house that is not enjoyable to look at, it won’t take us too long to change it!” Read More >
Clayton King
November 2011
Clayton King and Jeffery Schwalk have called Columbia home for more than two years now. A native of Texas, Clayton grew up in Galveston and after school relocated to Austin. He and Jeffery lived in the state capital for 24 years when another state capital beckoned – Columbia.As a theater performance major, Clayton has spent the last 20 plus years as a creative entrepreneur in marketing and event management. In the early 2000s. he was a principal partner in an on-line jewelry business which focussed on trend-setting jewelry for men. Prior to that, he served in executive and management positions in the travel and technology fields. Read More >
Savannah Summers
November / December 2010
Savannah Summers, groomer and daughter of the owner of Critter Coiffures on Elmwood Avenue, quite naturally is an animal lover. But she takes that love a step further than most.
“Here at Critter Coiffures we carry products provided by Pets Incorporated and filter the funds back to them,” said the young Earlewood resident and budding entrepreneur.
“If you are interested in adopting a pet, please consider a rescue. Pets Inc. takes unwanted and unable to keep pets,” she said. “There are so many types of dogs and cats available.” Savannah often grooms the dogs and cats rescued by Pets Inc for free.
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Robin Hallyburton
July / August 2010
Robin Hallyburton is into the arts. So it was no wonder that she and her husband, Scott, acquired one of the newly built Craftsmen-style houses that blended with their desire for to be in an established neighborhood.
A classically trained bassist, Robin is Development Director for the South Carolina Philharmonic. She grew up in Spartanburg, graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in music and then launched a professional career that included heading up development for The Atlanta Opera before coming to Columbia.
“I’m responsible for fundraising and stewardship,” said Robin about her position with one of Columbia’s most prestigious arts organizations. “I’m very lucky. I work with great people in a field that I truly love.” Read More >
Ford Mason
March / April 2010
Ford Mason grew up in Miami, Florida. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at Florida State and received his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of South Carolina. Dr. Mason worked in the SC Department of Corrections as the Chief Psychologist and a Mental Health Coordinator. After his retirement, he developed Mason Properties, wherein he owns and manages 21 rental properties including a recently constructed 8 bedroom mountain lodge in Montreat, NC.
Ford and his wife, Martha, have lived in Earlewood for 35 years. They moved to Keenan Drive shortly after their marriage. They both have been very active in ECCO. His wife was the first president of the organization, and Ford has held the presidency twice and served in many other offices. He has been responsible for newsletter distribution for a number of years. Read More >
Bill Roberson
January / February 2010
Bill Roberson owns Classical Glass on North Main Street.
Bill Roberson and his wife, Hi, have lived in Earlewood for 20 years. So it was no surprise when Bill moved his business, Classical Glass, from Millwood to North Main in 2001 instead of going to Rosewood or The Vista. He already knew that the area near where he lived had the most potential.
Bill always has been a creative person. He grew up in North Carolina and was graduated from East Carolina University. He went on to receive his Master’s in Fine Arts from the University of Alabama. He has been a professional actor for more than 30 years, appearing in 18 feature films. Read More >
Eric Rutherford
November / December 2009
Erik Rutherford is a fourth generation Columbian, who now is growing his family and his business from Earlewood.
Erik is married to Tiaa Booker Rutherford. Tiaa is a neighborhood planner for Richland County and also chairs the City of Columbia’s Planning Commission. They have a wonderfully energetic daughter, Nina, who is a third grader at Logan Elementary School. Their other family member is Omar, a beagle.
Erik has a prospering Allstate Insurance Agency on North Main Street. It is a multi-cultural agency that can handle insurance requests for English-speaking and Spanish-speaking customers. He was a founding advertiser in the Earlewood newsletter.
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Rebecca Spratlin
September / October 2009
There is nothing shy and retiring about Rebecca Spratlin – especially when it comes to animals and the environment.
As a result, Rebecca has become an Earlewood advocate, taking the lead in our effort to create a dog park at the entrance to Earlewood at River Drive.
Rebecca and her husband, Martin, grew up in the Atlanta area. Martin is an assistant solicitor for Sumter County. Rebecca works at the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Bureau of Water where she is the Watershed Manager for the Saluda and Savannah River Basins. Read More >