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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lori Samples Duncan Patti McGrath Marian Warner Melissa Pelkey Hass Carol Ryall
2 The Real Reason For The Season 2 What’s Happening?
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My Favorite Things!
3 What I Love About The Midlands
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4 The Pasta Whisperer: Shrimp & Black Pepper Pappardelle 6 Norman & Merilee Landano: A Different Kind of Landscape 9 Exposure to the Arts Can Initiate Life-changing Experiences 10 Lakeside Living: Spinner’s Resort & Marina
15 Their Carpets do everything but FLY!
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12 The Making of a Family Christmas
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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I love living in the Midlands this time of year. So many wonderful people live here. I remember when we decided to move to this area, we drove many miles. In every subdivision we visited, people would wave when we drove by. Now being from Atlanta, this was a new experience for me. I asked my husband, “Who are they waving at?” He just laughed and said, “Us!” That was one of the reasons we made South Carolina our home. I am truly glad we made the decision to do so. This issue is packed with the stories of many wonderful people in our community. We strive to bring you the best of the best of local businesses. If you see a business profiled in the pages of Midlands Woman Magazine, you can be certain it is a business which has made a commitment to you, to provide quality products and services as well as superior customer service. In each issue we tell the story of a local survivor. We do this because we know the power of sharing each others’ stories. Who knows what inspiration you will find in the pages of Midlands Woman Magazine? You may be inspired to start a new career or make changes in your personal life because of something you read. Don’t forget to try some of the mouthwatering recipes in this issue by our award winning Chef Melissa Pelkey-Haas. Melissa’s passion is sharing good food and good company. In the spirit of the season, we would like to know what your favorite Christmas gift has been. It could be something you gave or something you received. Feel free to share on our Facebook page or email us direct at info@lexingtonwomanonline.com . I hope you take time in all the hustle and bustle to slow down and enjoy the real reason for the season. See you in 2015!
Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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MURDER UNDER THE MISTLETOE SC Dinner Theatre, Performing both at 7120 Firelane Road, Columbia, SC (Off Two Notch at I-20) and at the Old Mill, 711 E. Main St., Lower Level, Suite O, Lexington, SC 29072 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:15 pm – Dec 4,5,6,11,12,13,18,19 and 20th; Sundays at 4:15 pm Dec. 7, 14 and 21.
Mary and David are hosting their annual Christmas party. This year, however, they are in for a surprise visit from Santa. Murder, mayhem, and mirth abound in the murder mystery “Murder Under the Mistletoe”. (This show has a level of audience participation in it on a volunteer basis.) Tickets are $32.00 for Students, Military and Seniors; $34.00 for everyone else. This price includes both dinner and the play. Dinner is provided by A&J Catering. To reserve tickets and make dinner selections, check out their website at www.scdinnertheatre.com or call 803 200 2012.
Nutcracker - Presented by the Columbia City Ballet Saturday Dec. 13th @ 3:00 & 7:30pm, Sunday Dec. 14th @ 3:00pm Saturday Dec. 20th @ 3:00 & 7:30pm, Sunday Dec. 21st @ 3:00 & 7:00pm Kroger Center For The Arts 2
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Nutcracker, Columbia’s holiday family tradition, has the distinction of being the Koger Center’s first Nutcracker production and longest consecutively running annual arts event. With seven snow-filled performances, including four matinees, Nutcracker is designed to accommodate the entire family’s holiday schedule. Performances will run December 13th at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM to 14th at 3:00 PM and December 20th and 21st at both 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Ticket prices are : Adults - $42.00, $30.00, $15.00 Student/Senior/Military - $39.00, $27.00, $15.00
Famously Hot New Year 2015 1201 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 6:30pm - 1:00am
What started four years ago as a New Year’s Eve street concert with a fireworks show, has grown to a statewide celebration that is the catalyst for other happenings around the area. Corporate citizens, businesses, non-profits, and public entities have joined in the fun to host their own events during the Famously Hot New Year celebration. It has grown to be the largest free New Year’s Eve celebration in South Carolina and boasts the largest New Year’s fireworks display in the two Carolinas. Previous years featured concerts from nationally renowned musicians including George Clinton, the Wallflowers, ZZ Ward, and Kool & the Gang. In 2014, 26,000 people
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gathered on Columbia’s Main Street for an unforgettable, secure and exciting experience.
Antiques in the Heart of Aiken Jan 29 - Feb. 1, 2015 122 Laurens St SW, Aiken, South Carolina 29801
The 16th year of Aiken Center for the Arts’ Antiques in the Heart of Aiken Show & Sale will be another high quality Antiques show with many additional special events. One of the South’s finest Antiques experiences and one of Aiken’s most well-known events returns with new Antiques Dealers, returning restoration experts, and educational lectures.
16th annual benefit Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center Mardi Gras Gala February 14, 2015 7:00-11:00PM Double Tree by Hilton 2100 Bush River Road Columbia, SC
Complimentary beverages and heavy O’oeuvres $100 per person. For Reservations or to inquire about individual and corporate sponsorship levels. www.dickersoncac.org 803-791-1151 mardigras@dickersoncac.org
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These are a few of my By Lori Samples Duncan
Hudson’s Barbecue
I also love people who love our community. Robin Hudson is a man who gave of himself and literally fed hundreds of kids in this community during the short time that I was blessed to know him. I will continue to support his legacy and his family owned business. It is with heartfelt condolences I extend my deepest sympathy to his family.
favorite things….
Auto Haus
So, as a Chevy girl, finding someone to work on my daughter’s little bug was a challenge. The Auto Haus guys are incredible. They really took the time to talk me through the issues our Volkswagon was having and I would highly recommend them for any work on VW’s.
Dems Fine Jewelers
I love the new ID engravable necklaces. I love Dems and all they stand for. I especially love the beads for survivors. Cancer has affected all of our lives in some way. I appreciate the fact Dems has found a way to honor so many women who have touched so many of us.
We love Daddies who love their little girls. This is Lawson Lynn Assey, at the Carolina Furman game (6 months old) and we love little girls who love football.
Tabitha Smith Wreaths
I love these original wreaths by Tabitha Smith. It doesn't matter if you are looking to support a team or just want something for Fall. She can customize any size or motif for you. Shoot her an email to order yours before the holidays at scgamecock25@gmail.com
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The Pasta Whisperer: Shrimp & Black Pepper Pappardelle By: Melissa Pelkey Hass
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was born to love pasta. If I could have sucked noodles through the bottle I’m pretty sure that would have been my meal of preference.
Although my waistline and my taste buds DRASTICALLY disagree on this, at the end of the day, the buds win. Hands down. Every. Time. My pasta affair begin as far back as I can remember. When mama would make mac n cheese she would always scoop out a nice bowl of macaroni noodles, piping hot with tons of melted butter. On a chilly morning, that was heaven in a bowl. She would do the same with spaghetti noodles before I found an equal love for the sauce. And it was sheer and utter bliss when I came home to boxed Kraft Mac and cheese and fried Spam…I had won the dinner lottery. Although you still can’t beat a good old box of Kraft, I’m pleased to say my pasta buds have evolved. It was just in the cards for me to become a pasta connoisseur, trying every brand, flavor, make and model of pasta available to me, and even trying my hand at making my own. I was born for this. I’ve been fickle with pasta, changing my pasta crush like most would change underwear. Around every supermarket corner there was new beauty begging for marinara, lemon juice, olive oil, Alfredo or any array of roasted vegetables. I mean really. I heard them…like a pasta whisperer. There was ye old faithful macaroni that begged to be baked in gooey cheese and eggs, and beside that was the corkscrew who just wanted to become a salad with broccoli, bacon and ranch dressing. All in a beautiful starchy line were Bowties, seashells, Penne, Manicotti, Rotini, Fussili, Linguini, Orzo and…. what’s this? Almost hidden by the other, stronger traditional pastas was a beautiful, elegant, wide noodle with specs of spicy black pepper; Black Pepper Pappardelle. Are you even kidding me? My initial thought was noodle soup. Wide egg noodles flaked with pepper, with the remainder of last week’s herb roasted chicken? I think YES! But… then I heard the whisper. Shrimp. At first, it was a tiny, faint little voice. But as it spoke, it grew in self definition of what it truly wanted….no….needed, to be. Shrimp, with fresh mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, and green onion in a white wine, lemon juice and butter sauce with fresh garlic. And so it became, and so it was done. And it was…spectacular.
1 pound Jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 bag Black Pepper Pappardelle Egg Noodles 1 package sun dried tomatoes 1 container baby bella mushrooms 1/4 cup diced green onion 5 cloves of garlic – finely diced 1 cup GOOD white wine 1 stick butter 3 tbsp. Lemon juice 1 tbsp. EVOO Salt & Pepper to taste
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Directions:
Cook pasta as directed. Preheat oven to 500. Brush shrimp with EVOO and lightly salt & pepper. Place shrimp in oven until they turn pink, approximately 4-5 minutes. In a large saute’ pan, reduce the white wine on medium heat for 6-10 minutes allowing the alcohol to cook off. Add butter, lemon juice and garlic and cook until garlic becomes fragrant. Add remaining ingredients and cook until vegetables are tender, but not soggy. Add the shrimp and serve over pasta. Serve with crusty garlic bread and a nice salad. I like easy. Bon appetit y’all!
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Norman and Merilee Landano: A DIFFERENT Kind of Landscape By: Lori Samples Duncan Photography by Patrick Mooney
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orman Landano has over thirty years of experience in landscaping, but it wasn’t until 2002 that he decided to take his love of making things beautiful to a full time operation. Like most successful business
owners, Norman says from the time he was a young man, he felt in his heart that he wanted to be a landscaper. His love of the land started when he went to work on a golf course as a teenager, and he always knew he wanted to own his own business. Norman has been a part of the Grounds Guys family since 2012. He was drawn to the franchise because of their code of values, which mirrored his own, and the culture of care that they followed. “I had always tried to set my standards higher than my competition, so after researching the Grounds Guys I felt this was the right opportunity to grow my business.” the parent company of the Ground Guys. "It made me set my standards higher, as an owner and it made me treat my employees better," says Norman. "They have an amazing amount of resources to help with any issue that may arise. The training is ongoing and they really want you to be successful."
Norman can handle any landscaping job, but commercial and high end residential are his favorites. Norman says he tries to look at everyone’s house and create a finished product that he would want in his own home. “I love to sit back after I have done a job and just enjoy the beauty of nature.” Another benefit of Landscaping, Norman says, is that it keeps him healthy and in shape.
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afforded Norman and his wife Merilee more opportunity to give back to the community. The Grounds Guys as a group have been able to help Ronald McDonald houses in many communities and specifically Norman and Merilee have been able to give back here locally through the Ronald McDonald house.
Being a business owner has
Professionally, the Dwyer group is one that has really inspired Norman in business. They are
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“Providing quality service, appreciating my employees, and setting the standards for us as a company are things I have learned that have served me well in business.” Something both Norman and Merilee are both very proud of is the way the Grounds Guys promote their employees within the organization. They have a “Grow Program” that allows employees who want to one day own their own business an opportunity to attain that goal. To relax, Norman loves to watch football and NASCAR events. Merilee, on the other hand, enjoys her horses. His goals for the future are to build a committed customer base while maintaining the same quality they currently provide, all while consistently growing their business.
Norman and Merilee feel their greatest accomplishment to date is having grown to where they are today both personally and professionally. “I feel as if I have changed a lot as a professional and a person.” Merilee was born and raised a “city” girl. She says she never pictured herself driving a tractor and shoveling horse “poo”. “I am a military brat and very proud of it. I think I would love for people to realize the world has so much to more to offer than just what is in your back yard.” Merilee lived in South East Asia, she was born in Italy and she says having had this life experience has made her very adaptable. She is full of stories about her life experience and enjoys doing so when it opens up a new world to others. “You can grow and do better for yourself.” As to the best business advice that Norman has received and feels worth sharing, he says “You have to love your employees and your customers. Even more than you love yourself. You take care of your customers and you will have customers for life.”
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nce upon a time there was a quiet, green-eyed, curly hair, little girl with a vivid imagination. She slept in a room with purple lions, orange giraffes and many other life-size animals painted on her bedroom walls. Often her mother would find her talking to these animals and creating fascinating stories of shared adventures. As this little girl grew older she dreamed of becoming a princess. By third grade she signed her school papers with "Queen Elizabeth" and wrote a story about her own fairytale. Her grandmother, an artist, encouraged her to write and to express herself, and over the next four years Elizabeth won four awards for her stories. By the time Elizabeth reached 7th grade, in her rural community, opportunities to participate in the arts were limited to choir and band. However, in 8th grade, as part of the Right to Read week activities, a teacher gave a select group of students in Elizabeth's English class the opportunity to present a play for the student body. The students were given full charge of the project from selecting the script to the performance, and Elizabeth was chosen to direct two of the plays and play the lead role in one. There was only one performance, but for Elizabeth it was very memorable. When she returned to her homeroom, as a shy student she was overwhelmed by the admiration from her peers. Her teacher asked her to sign her name on a piece of paper. After she did so he said, “I am going to save this and when you are a rich and famous actress I am going to call you up and see if you still remember me." After that day, Elizabeth fell in love with the arts. In high school she learned to paint and draw, and in college she majored in Theatre Studies. She went on to build her career in the arts and lived happily ever after.
This fairytale is my story. I have never forgotten the way I felt that day in 8th grade. As someone who was not athletic and did not participate in sports it felt incredibly good to be recognized for my talent. It gave me direction and a sense of value that I had never experienced before. I may have never became an actress, but I did become an advocate for the arts. As Executive Director for the Aiken Center for the Arts, every day I witness the valuable impact the arts have on people's lives. I've seen the magic of theatre capture a child's attention as they squeal and applaud with delight. I've seen the confidence of a young man grow as he learns to paint and how that confidence has overflowed into the rest of his life and given him the life skills he needed to get a job and then a promotion. I've seen the peace on someone's face when they pick up
a paint brush and the grief of a lost loved one subsides for at least an hour of their day. The arts are a valuable experience. At the Aiken Center for the arts our mission is to inspire and educate by providing unique visual and performing arts experiences for all ages. We strive to eliminate economical barriers by making the arts accessible to all with free programs and scholarships. The Aiken Center for the Arts offers classes and workshops for all ages beginning at age 4 in a variety of art disciplines, including drawing, ceramics, guitar, orchestra, dance, acting and more. Our Teaching Artists nurture their students' appreciation for the arts and their pride shows in our annual student exhibition held in our galleries each summer. The first time a student sells a piece of artwork the sense of accomplishment is astounding. There are six galleries at the Aiken Center for the Arts. In these galleries we showcase the art works of local, regional and national artists. Two galleries are dedicated to the works of Aiken Artist Guild Members and the works of youth artists. The exhibits rotate every 4-5 weeks with an artist reception each month to celebrate the opening. We aim to expose the community to works that they want to see and purchase as well as the works of emerging and innovative artists that encourage thoughtprovoking conversation. The Aiken Center for the Arts values artists. We recognize the impact of their work and seek to provide them with opportunities to promote it; whether as a Teaching Artist for our education programs, an exhibiting artist in our gallery, a performing artist, or as a consignment artist in our Gallery Store. More than half of the merchandise sold in the Aiken Center for the Arts' Gallery Store is the work of local and regional artists. Shoppers welcome the opportunity to find a unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. As the Aiken Center for the Arts expands more into offering programs focused on the performing arts, we have presented children's theatre and concerts featuring a cappella groups, classical guitar and classical piano. In the future we plan to continue to expand this
program with the goal of having a performing arts series for the 2015-2016 Season with a reasonable ticket price of $10-$25 per event. We want to focus on events for families with children ages 4-12 as well as up and coming artists who we can present in an intimate atmosphere. The Aiken Center for the Arts is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Although 52% of our revenue is earned through our programs, we rely on contributions for the other 48%. Each year we hold two fundraisers, A Taste of Wine & Art and Antiques in the Heart of Aiken, to help keep the lights on and the paint on our students' brushes wet. Antiques in the Heart of Aiken takes place the first weekend of February at the Aiken Center for the Arts and will be held February 5-8, 2015. In its 16th year, the Antiques Show will host 23 dealers who come from as far away as Texas and Connecticut. The event kicks off with the preview party, Cocktails & Collectors, on Thursday, February 5th. It's a glamorous night that brings out Aiken's diverse community. Antiques may be the focus of the event but volunteers are the heart of it. The original founders continue to be involved. Members of various woman’s clubs serve food in the Sweetheart Café and a men’s mission group from a local church moves the Antiques. The committee members plan press, entertainment, set up and print materials. Area businesses and residents generously underwrite the show to keep it affordable for all to attend. The dedication of these individuals to Antiques in the Heart of Aiken is infectious and creates an excitement during the weekend that is embraced by the local community. Antiques in the Heart of Aiken supports the general operations of the Aiken Center for the Arts, a more than 40 year old educational institution that provides art educational programs, gallery exhibitions and cultural experiences for everyone. For more information about the Aiken Center for the Arts and its programs, including Antiques in the Heart of Aiken, please visit www.AikenCenterfortheArts.org. www.midlandswoman.com
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Lakeside Living: Spinner’s Resort & Marina By: Patti McGrath Photography by Clark Berry
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heresa and Donnie LeJohn are the proud owners of Spinner’s Resort & Marina, the only resort located on Lake
Murray. They offer weekend and weekly vacation rentals in cottages and cabins so you and your family can enjoy a
vacation every weekend. Their facilities include a private beach, award-winning dining, sports bar, corporate accommodations, and two wedding venues. The resort fell into her lap as “fate”, Theresa, the operations manager, says. “I can see it before it’s even going to happen,” she says proudly, displaying the business know-how and design skill that has gotten her this far. The
entire process was a bit of a whirlwind - they bought the property in 2006, finished renovations in 2007, and opened for business in July 2007.
This career path didn’t come out of nowhere; in fact, she comes from a background of lake and resort living. “My family owned a resort on Lake Michigan all my life, just three little cottages. I grew up on that lake, and I toured a lot of people around this lake to look at homes. So many people asked what they would do once they built a house on Lake Murray because there was nothing to do and nowhere to go on the lake,” Theresa says. So Spinner’s was born. Theresa designed and decorated everything on the property, including the cabins and cottages. The cottages have a king sized bedroom and a full bathroom, a kitchen with full-size appliances, washer and dryer, and a loft that overlooks the living room (outfitted with either three twin beds or two bunk beds, the bunk bed styles having a second bathroom). There is also a connecting door between two units, so that in one house, there could be four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two kitchens, and two living rooms. “The thing I’m most proud of from this job is the personal relationships. It’s the people. It’s all about
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serving people, this place is built to serve people: my employees, my guests, people on vacation,” she says. “The people that love the facility the most are families. We cater to families first. And that can be whatever level of family….we’ve got grandmothers and grandfathers bringing their grandchildren all the way down to young couples having babies,” Theresa laughs. “We’re also like a family here at work. I’ve got a really close, personal relationship with a lot of the members here. We could not have done it without these people. I absolutely love working hospitality, and I’ve got a really wonderful staff right now.” Being a business owner is very important to Theresa. “I don’t know when I knew I could do this. I was one of only a handful of women working as a residential homebuilder years back, and I got asked that question a lot. ‘What makes you think you can do this?’ people would say. I just don’t think I can’t,” she explains. Her dreams don’t stop there, though. They currently have seven undeveloped acres on their property, and Theresa’s dream is to turn it into an RV motor park.
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“If you’re staying at the resort or if you are having an event at the resort, you have full access to the resort. The club membership is $300 a year, per family, and also grants full access to the resort,” Theresa explains. Members also get a discount on events and cottage rentals. It is a wonderful way for families to have access to the lake, while still maintaining affordability. Club memberships actually make a perfect gift since it lasts all year, and discounted offers are coming soon. If you’ve begun Christmas shopping and are looking for a very special gift, watch for their upcoming Christmas catalog filled with unique gift packages. You can give the gift of treasured memories this year! Theresa and her staff of dedicated workers are focused on maintaining a high resort level of service to their members. As their website says, “We invite you to stay for a weekend, a week, or forever!” For more information on how you and your family could let Spinner’s Resort become a new part of your next family vacation, visit them online at http://www.spinnersresort.com.
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THE MAKING OF A FAMILY
Christmas Tradition By: Marian Warner Photography by Clark Berry
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ave you ever wondered how a family tradition begins? Who started it? Where did they get the idea? Did each member of the family continue it as they started their own family? Does it have any meaning to anyone other than their family? Maybe you have wondered and maybe not. Some traditions have been passed down for so long, that no one questions anything about it until one day someone asks “Why do we cut the end off of the ham before we put it in the pan to bake it?” Then the answer surfaces, “because that’s the way Grandmother always did it.” It has nothing to do with the size of the pan or the size of the ham. It has everything to do with keeping the tradition.
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Our family has had a tradition of dressing all of the grandchildren in costumes to portray the Nativity since 1999. The idea all came into focus as I glanced at a picture of a child at church dressed as a little shepherd. My, I thought, I have enough grandchildren to portray almost the entire Nativity. How special this would be for me to include a picture of them in my Christmas cards and hopefully it would be a blessing to all who received them. What a fabulous idea! After making sure this wouldn’t offend the little shepherd’s mother, we took her idea and ran with it.
the beauty of photography.
With five grandchildren, we staged our first Nativity setting for Christmas 1999. The outfits were borrowed from our church closet and we set up a makeshift stable in the basement of Becki and Clark’s home. A doll was used for baby Jesus. Oh what fun it was to get all of these little ones cooperating: (A one year old, two three year olds, one six year old, and one eight year old.) You can only imagine. It was a feat, but the tradition had begun and little did we know that it would continue on for years and be such a blessing to those we shared it with.
After two years in a row of our Nativity Picture, requests were made for us to be sure and send a Nativity picture in our Christmas card again this year.
In September of 2000, we were blessed with another baby in our family. She was the perfect addition to our Nativity and portrayed the baby Jesus. This was a real curiosity for the two year old who thought she had to thoroughly check out each and every one of her toes. Our costumes didn’t change much that year, but the excitement over what we were doing grew. Getting that one “perfect shot” was a little harder, but Clark captured it and off to the printers it went for an order of at least 200 prints.
Another year, another baby and now we had another angel. We had begun making some of the outfits and our little Mary was just beautiful in her adornment.
Of course, I couldn’t have been a prouder Grandmother, including these meaningful pictures of my grandchildren in every Christmas card I sent out. It was a special way to share the real Christmas Story with everyone in my world through
We had enough children to begin taking turns for who would be Mary and Joseph. It was decided that these characters would be portrayed in age order beginning with the oldest and working through to the youngest. By 2004 our little tribe had grown to ten: six girls and four boys. All of the girls are eager to be Mary, but they get this opportunity only once every six years, so they are content to be angels the
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other five years. However, they quickly calculate how old they will be the next time they are Mary. The boys get to be Joseph once every four years and switch off being Wise Men and Shepherds. We have even had a little drummer boy a time or two. Organization and set up used to be a little on the hectic side, but now we pretty much have it down to a science. We choose the setting. It has been inside, outside in the pasture at Larry and Jennifer’s house; up on our tree farm in Fairfield County, and in our back yard. Once that is decided, I gather the three latest pictures and plan who will wear what trying not repeat too many of the costumes. (Angel costumes are an exception.) I tape or pin their name and character on the front of the outfit. These outfits are laid out or hung and they each come in and find their outfit and put it on. It only takes minutes and then the head dresses, wings, and bling go on. They grab their staffs and to the set they go. While this is going on; the parents are spreading the hay, placing baby Jesus in the manger and arranging the prop animals. Clark gets the camera in position and the shutter begins to fly. When the serious pictures are done; it is time for fun and they can do anything they want and it is amazing the things they do. They have tons of fun after the real deal is done and we love to capture this part on video.
Each year we receive notes in our Christmas cards from others thanking us for sending the pictures of the children. “We love to see how they have grown.” It means so much to us to receive this each year.” “It’s just not Christmas until our Nativity picture arrives.” “What a blessing this is to us each year.” “This truly does tell the story of Christmas.” One of the folks on my Christmas list is a couple who never had children. She calls or writes me a note sometime in November and reminds me that she is looking forward to receiving her picture and that she has every single one on her refrigerator. She says that her husband loves getting them as much as she does and they quickly compare the changes in the children from year to year. Their ages range from ten years to twenty three years old. They’re still willing and we’re still able to continue this tradition hopefully as long as I live and who knows maybe it will continue on to all of the generations to come of the Leitner and Berry Clans. It is our hope that you are blessed by our tradition and we invite you to duplicate it in your family if you are so inclined to do so. Marian H. Warner Proud grandmother of these ten children
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Their Carpets do everything but Fly! By: Carol A. Ryall
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teve Sox and his father-in-law, Harry Swindler founded AAAA Carpets in 1976. They believed in providing Midlands customers with quality flooring at the lowest prices, all while offering friendly and knowledgeable service. Decades later, Stacy Gross continues to offer the same top-notch quality, service, selection, and value at AAAA’s Flooring America as her Father and Grandfather did before her. (She has also kept the same name AAAA’s Flooring or 4 A’s Flooring – because they have built up such a good reputation over the years. That name was originally chosen because her Dad wanted them to be first in the phone book!) Stacy’s entrance into the Flooring business was not an easy transition with years of apprenticeship behind her. She had worked as a Guidance Counselor and been a stay-at-home Mom, when her Dad died unexpectedly three years ago. With her Grandfather retired, suddenly there was a need for someone in the family to step into her Dad’s shoes. She had to hit the floor running! She admitted, “It was not easy at first. I had to learn everything - from Product lines to Design to Installation and everything in between.” After three years at the helm of the company, she seems very comfortable and confident in her role. Stacy said that her favorite part of the job is”…working with the customers. I just enjoy working with people.” 4 A’s is a part of Flooring America, the country’s leading flooring retail group. Their 500-store nationwide buying power guarantees you low prices on thousands of carpet types and other flooring options backed by one of the best warranties in the floor covering industry. However, each of those 500 stores is individually owned and locally operated, so you get the best of both worlds – the buying power of a large company, but the personal service of a smaller one. Stacy explained, “Our employees are much more than salespeople and they aren’t out to sell you the most expensive product in the store. They are experts trained in flooring sales and design and will help you find the perfect floor for the way you live. You will have a knowledgeable professional helping you every step of the way from design and selection through installation.” Stacy Gross proudly stated, “Our staff has a combined total of over fifty years’ experience in the flooring business. They know what they are doing.” In addition, your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed with the Flooring America warranty. AAAA’s Flooring America carries all types of
floor coverings; from the high end carpets, tile and hardwoods through the mid-range carpets, laminate flooring and sheet vinyl. They have a wide selection of woods, colors, widths and depths of hardwoods, as well tile manufactured from ceramic, glass and porcelain. In carpet too, they carry the most popular frise’ in nylons, as well as a wide variety of other yarns, weaves, colors and patterns, including the more traditional Saxony style. According to Stacy, “Many people are now selecting a patterned carpet and having it bound into a custom area rug to go over hardwoods.” Stacy said they don’t carry the very cheapest grades of anything, because those products just do not have the strength or durability of the lines just a little higher in price. However, they can and will order whatever a customer wants. Their goal is to find the product that will give you the best service for your needs at a price that will fit your budget. They do offer financing with twelve months interestfree available at all times. Frequently Flooring
America will extend a special offer of 24 to 36 month financing at zero interest as well. If you are in the market for flooring, of any type, whether you are building a new home, or freshening up your existing home, call Stacy Gross today at 803 788-1160, or go by to see her at AAAA’s Flooring America, located at 8701 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. Stacy said that they offer free estimates and can often do them the same day you call, or if not, then almost always by the following work day. She also said that unless a carpet is back-ordered from the factory they can usually get your carpet in and have it installed within a week. With the personalized service of a family-owned local business, and prices that are very competitive and reflect the buying power of five hundred stores, AAAA’s Flooring America has everything you want or need in a flooring store. It may be that the only customer they can’t please is Aladdin! www.midlandswoman.com
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Buy It. Sell It. CONSIGN IT! By: Carol A. Ryall Photography by: Pobert Patrick Image Design
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arol Fowles had an interesting and varied career path over the years, but in the back of her mind, she always wanted to own a shop of her own. (Her Mother owned a gift shop and when she was young she wanted a shop “,,,just like Mama’s.”) After retiring as the Executive Secretary of the Governor’s Mansion Foundation in 2010, she decided to turn that dream into a reality. Her shop, Consign It! is a high-end consignment store specializing in items for the home. She does not deal in clothes at all. To hear her tell it, “I just opened the shop, and it thrived. I think it was meant to be!” If you look at her Facebook page or Yelp or other spots on the web, however, you will notice that almost all of the comments mention how delightful and helpful the owner is. Her personality probably has a lot to do with her
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DOW N TOW N DIVAS success! If you have items that no longer fit your décor, or you are downsizing and no longer have room for all the furniture you had before, then mail or email a picture of the items to Carol (cbfowles@gmail.com) . For smaller items, you call Carol and make an appointment to bring them in for her to consider. If she thinks it is something that will sell well in her store, then she will suggest a price that is reasonable for the item. If you agree, you’ll sign a consignment agreement and leave the item. If you need help moving furniture to the store, Carol recommends B&P Movers, two college students who can be hired to pick up and deliver it to the store. She has their information and you make arrangements directly with them. Once the items are in the store, Carol with the help of a wonderful decorator, Alex Lancaster, finds the perfect spot. She says his eye and ideas make a world of difference in the way her shop looks. Alex refers to himself by the intriguing label of “Visual Therapist”. According to Carol, he makes everything look better, so that is probably an appropriate title! Carol commented, “I try not to price things too high. I want my customers to find that special piece at a reasonable price. There has to be a balance so that the Seller gets a reasonable return, but the Buyer gets a good buy, as well.” She continued, “The people in this area have been wonderful to support the shop, so I think the Sellers are happy with their sales. We have great pieces of furniture coming in every day.” Almost everything in the store is on consignment, but Carol does have new items that make great gifts ranging in price from $3.00 to $20.00 . (“…just like Mama’s!”) The consignments run the gamut of antiques, furniture, beds of all sizes, original art, oriental rugs, clocks, lamps, silver flatware and serving pieces and lots of jewelry. (Due to safety issues, she does
not sell cribs.) Who knows what else may show up tomorrow? Carol remarked, “Many customers come in once a week to see what’s new. We have Sellers and Buyers from Sumter, Camden, Summerville and Charleston, as well as all over the Midlands.” The shop, located at 4600 Forest
Drive, Columbia, SC 29206, is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. On Saturdays, it is open from 10 to 2. If you have furniture or accessories to sell, or if you are looking for that special piece, Consign It! should be the first place you go. You can call Carol Fowles at 803
790 6010 to make an appointment to bring items in for her to consider. (If you happen to be a tennis buff, you will meet a kindred soul in Carol. Among her former positions are the Executive Director of the SC Tennis Association and a National Tennis Referee!) www.midlandswoman.com
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Dr. Joanna Silver Dover with FOREST DRIVE DENTAL By: Carol A Ryall Photography by Robert Patrick Image Design
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r. Joanna Silver Dover is one of those lucky individuals who absolutely loves what she does for a living. A dentist and with a degree in Human Nutrition, and a love of natural alternatives, she strives to bring the healthiest care and updated treatments to her patients. She started her own practice three years ago near Trenholm Plaza, and she and her team have been getting rave reviews. She explained that she and her staff have created a positive, loving atmosphere which makes her patients feel comfortable and at ease. (These are not the typical terms you think of concerning a dentist’s office!) She is also very proud of and enthusiastic about some of the newer technologies they offer in this exceptional practice. Her mother is a dental hygienist who instilled in Dr. Dover a love for patients and caring for their dental needs. She applied to Dental School out of high school and was accepted into an early acceptance program that offered placement in Dental School after completion of undergraduate requirements. After graduating Dental School in the top 10% of her class, she planned to just move to Columbia for only one year while in the dental residency program at Palmetto Health Richland. Here, she met her future husband, Michael Dover, at a Gamecock tailgate and quickly decided that there was just too much to love about Columbia to leave. The Dovers have a son, Ethan, who will turn two in October and are expecting their second son in January.
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only two offices in South Carolina removing “silver amalgam” fillings (which, in reality are 50% mercury or more) using the care and methodology they do. Her office follows the guidelines outlined by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, and they aim to keep you as healthy as possible. Each time you chew with a mercury amalgam filling, a quantifiable amount of mercury is released into your bloodstream. Each person is different, and if you are someone who would prefer to have the fillings replaced, her office prides itself on their practices.
Forest Drive Dental is one of
Another cutting edge technology (without any cutting!) available at Forest Drive Dental is the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation technique, which provides the ability to replace your lost gum
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tissue quicker, very comfortably, and more affordably. The American Dental Association says half of Americans between the ages of 18 and 65 already have receding gums. Many postpone treatment due to the cost, time, and discomfort involved in traditional treatment. Dr. Dover went to California to learn this new technique from Dr. Chao, who has appeared on the nationally syndicated show “The Doctors” explaining the many advantages of this method. There is no cutting, no stitches and no removal of gum tissue from the roof of your mouth. Results are instantaneous and patients have the ability to have their whole mouth treated in one comfortable appointment. Snap-On Smile is one more great product for Forest Drive Dental patients looking to quickly and
affordably improve their smiles without undergoing extensive dental procedures. It works exactly like it sounds: a new set of "teeth" are created that are placed over your current teeth by snapping them in place. You can have a beautiful new smile in just two quick and comfortable visits to the office. You will be able to eat and drink with your SnapOn Smile, and caring for it is very easy. For more information on these and other treatments and technologies available at Forest Drive Dental, you can visit their website at www.ForestDriveDental. com, or call (803) 782-8786. Keep smiling (and visit Dr. Joanna Dover for her to care for yours!)
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What is a Health Coach, Anyway? By: Carol A Ryall Photography by Robert Patrick Image Design
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ave you ever started out great on a diet or exercise regimen, only to find a month later you are no longer doing what you had been? Has there ever been a goal or accomplishment you wanted but found you never seemed to actually get started on it? Would you like to be able to answer these questions differently in the future?
Dr. Michele Reid, Your Get Well Coach, can help you move forward toward the life you wish you had.
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Health & Wellness Michele Reid, a native of sunny, Southern California, is a former track and field athlete, fitness competitor and fitness model. Dr. Reid received her B.S in Psychology, and M.S in Kinesiology. As she began working in the Health and Fitness field, she realized she was missing any knowledge of Nutrition, which she had come to understand played a major role in sustaining overall health and wellness and weight management. She went back to school and received a PhD in the field of Holistic Nutrition. Most recently she obtained her Holistic Health Coaching Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Combining her knowledge, training and experience, Michele created GET WELL WITH MICHELE where she offers women in the Midlands and beyond the opportunity to work with a Certified Health Coach to help you reach the goals and life-changes you want and need to move your life to its most satisfying and healthiest level. Dr. Reid moved to SC from California where, she says, health consciousness and physical fitness are a much bigger part of the culture than they are here in South Carolina. Health Coaches are common there, but much rarer here. So, what is a Health Coach and what do they do, you may be asking. Excellent questions! Health Coaches are knowledgeable and specially trained advisors who provide ongoing support and guidance as you set goals and make sustainable changes that will improve your health and happiness. Reid states, “The number one comment I hear from potential clients is that they know what to do to be healthy and lose weight but they need the support, accountability and motivation from someone like me to truly reach their goals. This is what makes my program different than working with just a personal trainer or just a nutritionist. However, all are important.”
‘Primary foods’ are factors that nourish your soul while ‘secondary foods’ are foods that you actually eat.
enjoy the anti-aging and hormone balancing effects of the program. Michele is honored to provide Columbians with the only BOD POD available to the community for body composition assessment.
Working with Michele Reid starts with a complimentary virtual or in-person one-hour consultation. You will discuss your health and wellness history including your current and past food choices. Most importantly Dr. Reid will touch on the often overlooked “primary food categories” including your career, relationships, your physical fitness (or lack thereof!) and your spirituality. “From a Holistic Health Coaching Standpoint,” she explained, “’primary foods’ are factors that nourish your soul while ‘secondary foods’ are foods that you actually eat.” All too often I have seen women who have done everything they can to get their exercise in and nourish their body properly but still see no significant changes in weight. They cannot lose those last (or first) 20 pounds. I find that an imbalance of those “primary foods” is really what is holding them back and therefore should be one of the first things we focus on,” says Reid. She will also assess what you want to accomplish in the future, and, most importantly,
After you decide to move forward with the program, you will, with Michele’s guidance and assistance, learn to set and accomplish goals in a way that is empowering and exciting; learn how to increase your energy levels; learn about new foods and how you can easily incorporate them into your regular menus; work to achieve and maintain your ideal weight; learn to understand and reduce your cravings; improve your personal relationships; begin to feel great in your body and discover the confidence to create the life you want. You will feel like a new person; and in many ways, you will be! You get so much for your money: it is almost like having Oprah, Dr. Oz and Dr. Phil right at your fingertips to help promote true lifestyle change! Check out www.getwellwithmichele.com for more details of her program or call Dr. Michele Reid today at 803.200.1158 to schedule your free consultation and get started on your own transformational journey!
evaluate whether or not you are at a good point in your life to achieve those goals. If not, then Dr. Reid will help you analyze why not and make the adjustments needed to get you to a time and place where you will take action and even enjoy making your well-being a priority. Another exclusive feature of Get Well With Michele is the BOD POD Body Composition Technology. The BOD POD is used (in hundreds of university, hospital, research and military settings around the world and previously used on the TV shows The Biggest Loser and Extreme Makeover – Weight Loss Edition) to accurately and reliably measure and track the body fat and muscle mass on your body. Reid believes that this is an extremely important assessment in any program because when losing weight you do not want to lose muscle. Reid has seen firsthand that women in her program who lose weight and lose mostly fat but gain or maintain muscle, experience more long term weight loss and
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Barbara Simon with Columbia’s Care Services LLC By: Patti McGrath Photography by Robert Patrick Image Design
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or Barbara Simon, taking care of the elderly and those in need is a calling not a job. “I made the
decision to become a caregiver when I was about ten years old. I had a grandmother and an uncle that passed away in a nursing/ retirement home due to abuse,” she explains. “I feel like no one should take advantage of our elders or those less fortunate. Our elders paved the way for us today.” After working in numerous care related positions over the years, Simon decided to open her own company, Columbia’s Care Services, LLC, last July. “At Columbia’s Care Service, LLC we specialize in healthcare services like Alzheimer’s care, fall prevention, hospice care, long term care facilities and primary care. When I say primary care I mean some light housekeeping, assist with bathing, feeding, medication reminders and we also do errands to
grocery stores as well as doctor’s appointments. We go into homes and facilities to care for your loved ones. We do it all,” she says. “I want our clients to know that we are not only caregivers but a part of the family - if they allow us into their homes they will be treated like family. All my caregivers are loving and caring individuals because I picked them myself. They have to have the same passion and drive that I have when caring for my family.” “If someone needs short term
Barbara Simon care, like someone recovering from surgery, we help them with their recovery so that they can carry on with their daily living activities. We are not just limited to taking care of the senior citizens but anyone that is in need,” Simon continues. “If a client needs long term care, our goal is to make them as comfortable and happy as possible. Some of our senior citizens just want companionship and someone to listen to them. And, that’s exactly what we do. Our mission is to provide excellent private care service with competitive and affordable rates to individuals seeking one-onone assistance with their daily living activities.” Running a business and managing to find family time could be hard to do, but not for Simon. “Balancing work and home life is easy because I don’t look at this as a job but as a privilege and honor to serve our senior citizens,” Simon states. “When you find something that you love, you can’t wait to wake up the next morning to do it. You don’t see it as a job but as another family member that needs your help.” Deciding to start her own compa-
ny was the hard decision. “When I was trying to decide whether or not to quit my full time job with benefits for me and my children and start my own business someone said to me, ‘Pray about it and step out on faith. God will lead the way,’ and so I did,” she remembers. It was a great move. “Right now I have 15 employees, but hope to grow,” she says. “I also have a great support team. My family are also involved with my business and they give me the motivation to keep going. I get so much joy when I see the smiles on my client’s faces when I walk in the room. I have to keep myself busy doing something because if I have any time on my hands I think that there is someone out there who needs my help.” It is this kind, loving, and dedicated care that Simon hopes all of her clients feel when an employee of Columbia’s Care Service, LLC, takes care of them. If you would like more information on what Columbia’s Care Service, LLC has to offer contact Barbara Simon at (803) 556-2968 or at barbarasimon88@yahoo.com. www.midlandswoman.com
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A Personal Note
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n the spirit of thanksgiving I wanted to share a few things on my heart with you today. I am so thankful for so many things in my life. I am thankful for salvation. I believe I am saved by the grace of God and the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. I am thankful for my husband. Neither of us are perfect, don’t get me wrong, but he is perfect for me. I love him beyond what I thought I knew about love at age 21 when I married him and so much more since he has become the spiritual leader of our home. He is smart and brave. He has shown his love to me in so many ways over the last twenty years. I am a blessed woman. I am thankful for the gift of our children. Each of them mean so much to me. As a mother they have taught me things I never even knew I needed to learn. Recently I was leaving a football game at Furman and I had stopped at the dorm to give Trey some things he had asked for, and some things I just wanted him to have, and he hugged me goodbye. He stood with a friend for a moment and then he nudged her, “That’s my MVP,” he said. There I was, a few months ago, telling you all how I worried about him. Here he was affirming his affection for me with three little words. I wouldn’t take a million dollars for that one moment. I am thankful for that moment. I am thankful for my mother. She has taught me about enduring and forgiveness. Things that no other person could have taught me the way she has. She taught me what it meant to make a commitment and stick to it (even if sticking to it was the last thing you wanted to do.) I am thankful for my dad. I am thankful that I miss him. The ache inside me is proof of what he meant to me. Some people have fathers pass and they don’t even really know they are gone. I am grateful my father was a missable father. I am thankful for my siblings; all of them, especially the younger ones. Besides, siblings are the only people who know how crazy your parents really were when you were growing up and definitely the only people you can talk to about it. I am thankful for all the incredible women and men who let me tell their stories. Thank you for allowing the story of your strength , your courage, your ability to overcome, help someone else with what they are going through. Someone asked me once what I would write about when there were no stories left to tell in Lexington. That’s silly. As long as there are people there will be stories. I hope this holiday season is the best yet for all of us. Be good to each other. Smile more. I asked Ryan once, “Ryan, do you know how much I love you?” “Yes,” He said very matter of fact. “How do you know?” I asked, impressed with his confidence. “Because you smile every time you see me.” Out of the mouths of babes. Show someone you love them, Smile. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
See you in January,
Lori Samples Duncan
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