LakeWylie TODAY Spring 2010 | Issue 1
Roving Palate
Restaurants offer delicious options for healthy eating
Healthy Living Four experts offer tips for making 2010 the year you get ďŹ t
Chamber Spotlight Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce news and information
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Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is a vibrant and thriving community where geography, people and economic vitality have fashioned a distinctive Southern lifestyle. Lake Wylie Today, a quarterly magazine, highlights the leisure and excitement of lakeside living, our comfortable, smalltown atmosphere and convenient proximity to regional commercial and cultural centers.
Distribution includes: Top residential neighborhoods • Over 75 retail locations • Relocation efforts through local real estate agents • The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
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Lake Wylie has all the right ingredients By Susan Bromfield, President of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
Dear Reader, Look around in any direction and you will see the evidence of growth in the Lake Wylie area. There are new neighborhoods, shopping centers, office complexes and banks sprouting up in every direction and a lot of visitors coming to the Lake Wylie area to check it out. More than 2,000 people visited the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce office in 2009. There are also many plans under way that include the construction of new apartments, a recreational and multi-use development and a new Wal-Mart. I have served as president of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce for the last 19 years and have witnessed first-hand the area’s growth. I receive regular requests to provide demographics and to meet with prospective business investors. It is definitely a challenge to keep abreast of all that is going on, especially since this is an unincorporated area with no city government to keep records or require business licenses or registration and permits. But, that is another story. In my position, I am able to meet with prospects and share a wealth of knowledge and source the information. However there is no accurate, neat and tidy demographic report for Lake Wylie. Printed data is nearly always misleading or inaccurate for a variety of reasons including: Lake Wylie shares a zip code with Clover; there is roughly 12 miles of rural area between the two communities; there are no defined official boundaries; and the 2000 census was inaccurate for Lake Wylie area. Typical demographic reports identify a center point and depending on where the center point is at Lake Wylie and its proximity to the lake, the numbers may not give a true picture of the info. Generally, the closer to the lake, the higher the income. Reports show annual income per household exceeds $140,000 and is among the highest in the state. Reports also show that the population is greater closer to the lake. A big consideration is the 30,000 vehicles per day (and growing) that travel on state Highway 49 and through the area. Since there is no alternate route to Charlotte without traveling about 12 miles south to Rock Hill or north to Belmont to cross the lake, the Highway 49 corridor is a prime business location. That factor contributes greatly to why fast food chains, banks, gas stations, self-storage facilities and car washes keep popping up along Highway 49. The largest employers in the area are Duke Energy / Catawba Nuclear Power Plant and the Clover School District. The population is growing faster than demographic reports can begin to track or reflect. It is estimated that there are approximately 30,000 people living within a 5-mile radius of the Buster Boyd Bridge. So what’s the appeal to the Lake Wylie area? To name a few: lifestyle, prosperity, growth, location, excellent schools, low taxes, four mild yet distinct seasons, opportunity to move or start a business in a prosperous and growing area. Then, there is our proximity to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and our easy access to interstates 85 and 77. One can reach two-thirds of the nation’s population within a few hours by airplane and within the day by car or 18-wheeler. In recent years, with the widening of N.C. 49 and expansion of I-485, the Lake WylieHighway 49 corridor has attracted a lot of attention and has been identified as prime growth area in the Charlotte region. Many of us have known for years that Lake Wylie is a great place to live, work and raise a family. Where else can you live and work where the slogan is: “Come home to a resort every day.” The secret is out and Lake Wylie has all the right ingredients: Location, location, location!
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Contents Features 16 Roving Palate Restaurants cater to healthier lifestyles
28 Development Update Growth remains strong in the Lake Wylie area
38 Healthy Living Four experts offer tips for making 2010 the year you get ďŹ t
44 Healthy Living Living gluten free is not as hard as it sounds
46 Faces Elizabeth Hartley helps college-bound students ďŹ nd golden opportunities
Cover photo by Debra Nickol Table of Contents photo by George Holt
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22 Garden Party Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Carolina Orchids offer a little inspiration for spring
50 Community Connection River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS providess a true community service
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53 Spotlight The magazine of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
Contributing Editors Susan Bromfield President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce susan@lakewyliesc.com • 803.831.2827 Jane DuBois McCarthy jane@lakewylietoday.com • 704.287.8668 Contributing Writers Sherri Beauchamp, Lisabeth Currie, Amy Garvey, Alan Hartley, Cynthia Klemmer, Leigh Pressley, D. Vercota, Robert K. Vincent
Advertiser Index ACE Massage Therapy .................................................. 11 Advanced Massage and Bodywork.................................. 8 Aligned Marketing......................................................... 41 Allstate Insurance Company.......................................... 20 Anchor Self-Storage...................................................... 42 Bank of America Home Loans ....................................... 31 Boat Sales of Lake Wylie ............................................... 20 Capital South Funding ................................................... 40 Clawson’s Pile Driving & Construction ........................... 37 Clover Community Bank................................................ 25 College Planners ........................................................... 12 Concord Cove Restaurant.............................................. 19 Dana Anthony Custom Homes ....................................... 31 David Coone - Keller Williams Realty ............................. 13 Edward Jones ................................................................. 9 Energy Smart Homes .................................................... 29 Fred Caldwell Chevrolet .................................................. 7 Frugal Blinds & Shutters ............................................... 29 Gaston Day School ........................................................ 26 Hair Design 49 .............................................................. 27 In Motion Fitness .......................................................... 27 Jennifer Douse - Allen Tate ........................................... 10 Lake Wylie Barber & Style ............................................. 21 Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic...................................... 12
Lake Wylie Professional Center ....................................... 1 Focus PTF Glaza Chiropractic Center Lake Wylie Eye McSpadden Custom Homes Lake Wylie Tax and Bookkeeping .................................. 43 Lifestyle Physical Therapy ............................................... 8 Long Cove Yacht Club ................................................... 52 Lowe’s - Lake Wylie ...................................................... 36 M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home .................................... 35 M.L. Ford & Sons Furniture Store .................................. 15 Mary Beth Shealy - Allen Tate ................Inside Front Cover Mastercraft Custom Carpentry Inc..........Inside Back Cover McSpadden Custom Homes .......................................... 32 Melanie Wilson - Allen Tate ........................................... 43 Mercedes Homes .......................................................... 45 Moss Insurance Group .................................................. 40 Palisades Episcopal School ............................................. 9 Pier 88 Yacht Club......................................................... 21 Q2U BBQ Pit.................................................................. 35 R.P. Boggs & Company ..................................... Back Cover Rinehart Realty ............................................................. 51 River Rat Restaurant and Pub ....................................... 24 Scott and Teresa Traenkner - Allen Tate......................... 50 Seasonal Kitchen .......................................................... 18 Sportscenter Athletic Club of Lake Wylie ....................... 49 Tailrace Marina ............................................................... 3 Watson Insurance ......................................................... 34 Wylie Boat Rentals ........................................................ 52
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Mailbag Did you just celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary? Are you participating in a charity event or community fundraiser? Where did you go on your last family outing? Whether you just celebrated a major milestone or are gearing up to give back, part of our goal with Lake Wylie Today is to provide a platform for our community to share what’s happening in the community through stories and photos. We want to celebrate with you, laugh with you and build memories with you. See page 11 for information on how to submit photos and stories.
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Enter Lake Wylie Today’s spring photo contest. The photo should represent some aspect of the lake, whether it is a photo of the lake itself or an activity around it. Please e-mail your high-resolution photos to info@lakewylietoday.com. All images must be received by April 1, 2010. The winning photo will be featured in the next issue of Lake Wylie Today.
Misty morning Congratulations to Amy Pellettieri who is the winner of the first Lake Wylie Today photo contest. Pellettieri is a pet sitter who often takes her
Nikon P80 on her early morning walks. The above photo was taken in Catawba Cove Landing in November. “I love photographing Lake Wylie at sunrise and sunset,” Pellettieri said. “I
The Radiation Protection Group at Catawba was honored during Duke Energy’s Outstanding Safety Commitment Award Luncheon Jan. 7 at Concord Cove.
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Sportscenter Athletic Club of Lake Wylie is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Owner Ron Johnson is pictured with D. Vercota, a personal trainer at Sportscenter.
loved this morning because it was particularly misty.” Second place in the photo contest goes to Joe Nichols, who also took his photo (above right) at sunrise.
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River Hills Country Club hosted its first Member Open House Feb. 4. The event highlighted the programs and activities each department will offer to members in 2010 including a new all-sport clinic for kids in golf, tennis and swimming; a 3-holer clinic for beginner lady golfers; and new frequent diner programs in food and beverage, to name just a few. The event was a tremendous success with close to 200 memHead tennis professional Mike Leffke, bers in attendance. Members maintenance director Eric Brigmon enjoyed a complimentary cocktail and sampled new menu and tennis director Mike Wojtkowski (left to right) at the River Hills Memitems while learning about all ber Open House. the new programs for 2010. River Hills Country Club is located in the River Hills community of Lake Wylie. It offers golf, tennis, swimming, dining and has an onsite fitness center.
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Kevin Bromfield and his son Hemingway reel in their “catch of the day” from the old walking bridge in River Hills. This was Hemingway’s first time fishing.
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Teaching children how to think. Marquis McClure, an eighth grader at Crowders Creek Middle School, shows off the silver medal he won in a wrestling match this fall.
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Mailbag Each month, employees at Clover Community Bank volunteer at PATH and the Clover Area Assistance Center. In addition to their time, employees also donate canned goods and money to these organizations. In December, bank employees raised money for the Lighthouse Homeless Shelter in Clover. Preacher Sam Thompson is seen here accepting their donation of $1,004.
Successful Home Sales for Buyers and Sellers... Whether you are buying your first home or selling your existing home, choosing the right Realtor is key to ensuring successful home sales. Jennifer Douse offers Experience, Professionalism and Impeccable attention to detail making your next move a stress-free experience. Lake Wylie Civic Association’s new chairman Matt Cullen (left) and outgoing chairman Don Long (right).
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The Lake Wylie Civic Association Inc., founded in 2008, provides a forum to explore and communicate issues and opportunities and to encourage collaboration among neighborhoods in the Lake Wylie community. Seven homeowners associations make up the core of its membership. The LWCA’s monthly meetings focus on five main topics: planning, government relations, environment, education and public services. The organization has supported several issues including the election of a Lake Wylie resident to an at-large seat on the Clover School Board, Sunday sales and the creation of a special fire tax district to improve local fire protection. Topics and issues being considered for 2010 include support of the extension of the Pennies for Progress Program, possible expansion of the Adopt-A-Highway program, participation in the newly adopted Adopt-a-Stream-or-Cove Program and the identification of other environmental and beautification programs. If your HOA or neighborhood would like to participate or if you have comments or ideas, contact Matt Cullen, chairman, or Don Long, past chairman, by e-mail at LakeWylieChamber@yahoo.com and please reference the LWCA in the subject line.
Mailbag At ACE: A Caring Environment Massage Therapy our goal is healing and wellness of a whole body nature. We work with your body to achieve relaxation and an improved physical and mental state.
Swedish Massage The new Lake Wylie Today magazine is made possible by a partnership between the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and publisher SC Biz News LLC. The purpose of the magazine is to showcase Lake Wylie, its residents and businesses, as well as the area’s natural beauty, in a full-color lifestyle format. The first issue of Lake Wylie Today rolled out in November and was previewed at the CMCSteele Creek grand opening (above right). Susan Bromfield, president of the chamber (left), and Jane DuBois McCarthy (right), account executive for the magazine, handed out copies during the event. In December, Steve Fields, vice president of sales for SC Biz, attended the Business After Hours with Bromfield and McCarthy.
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Dr. Alan Hartley and his staff celebrated the 10th anniversary of Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic on Feb. 5, 2010. Dr. Hartley and his wife Elizabeth love living and working in Lake Wylie and look forward to 10 more great years in the area. www.doctorhartley.com
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Gift certificates available. Voted Lake Wylie’s Best Massage Therapist 2009 A New Rotary Club International was recently founded in Lake Wylie. David McClure (left) was elected vice president and Les Smith (right) was elected president of the new Lake Wylie Rotary Club.
Several of the charter members of the New Lake Wylie Rotary Club have their photo taken during a meeting at The River Rat.
Submissions for the Mailbag section are on a first come, first served basis. Lake Wylie Today welcomes all events, stories and photos about your family, neighborhood and businesses. Please e-mail high-resolution photos along with a 75-word description to info@lakewylietoday.com.
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Top: Andy Kane (left), executive director of the camp, and Stick Williams, president of The Duke Energy Foundation, on the day Duke Energy was honored for its contribution to the camp. Bottom: Andy Kane poses with Anne Springs Close of the Springs Foundation, which has long supported Camp Thunderbird.
Duke Energy was honored in September for its support of environmental education for children and its gift of a new outdoor pavilion at YMCA Camp Thunderbird. The 10,500-square-foot structure, named the Duke Energy Pavilion, was made possible by a $1 million donation from Duke Energy Foundation. In addition, Duke Energy donated 16 solar panels to the camp to provide children an opportunity to learn about solar energy production and sustainable practices.
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1580 Woodbranch Rd: Waterfront home on the Rock Hill side of Lake Wylie, renovated to the point of “new”. 4BR/4 baths, open living area plus rec room. Oversized dock and big view. $749,900 MLS 878387
8041 Windjammer Road: Completely renovated waterfront home in Tega Cay, with lots of flexible living space. Two full kitchens, 5BR/4.5 baths, separate living areas. Excellent value $689,000 MLS 893234
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Clean and beautiful River Hills Marina receives its second Clean Marina award By Leigh Pressley
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hen most folks see River Hills Marina, they notice the beautiful view of Lake Wylie and the bobbing powerboats and sailboats nestled in their slips. But environmentalists also see a place that’s green and clean. The 200-slip boat marina within the River Hills community recently earned a second Clean Marina designation from the South Carolina Marine Association. Only 13 marinas across the state have earned the environmental honor, and River Hills was the first inland marina to make the cut. “Being named a Clean Marina shows that the marina or boatyard is adhering to strict environmental standards, that they’re going a step beyond regulations to keep the
water more enjoyable for everyone,” said Suzi DuRant, executive director of the S.C. Marine Association. “It can take up to a year to earn the honor.” River Hills Marina first became a Clean Marina back in 2004 after a pump out station was installed for anyone to use 24/7 free of charge. “At most marinas, you have to fuel your boat or buy supplies, then pay another $20 or so to pump sewage out of your holding tank,” said Charles Wood, marina president. “It just made good environmental sense to make it so easy for somebody with a cabin cruiser or houseboat to pump out their holding tank rather than even consider another
alternative. We wanted to be environmentally conscious.” The marina also purchased 150 feet of oil booms used to ssoak up oil and gasoline spills. The absorbent material comes iin 10-foot lengths that look llike noodles kids use to float in sswimming pools. When a spill h happens, the booms are tied ttogether in a circle to soak up tthe mess. “We’ve already had to use tthem a couple of times,” Wood ssaid. “A boat sank in a boat slip, so we circled the area where the boat went down to absorb motor oil and gasoline coming out of the boat and up to the surface. Another boat had an internal motor problem and the bilge was pumping out oil
River Hills Marina (above) has spent about $31,500 during the last five years on upgrades aimed at achieving Clean Marina status.
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into the lake. We encapsulated that boat to capture the oil.” Clean Marina requirements have become even more stringent since River Hills earned the first title in 2004. To win the accolade a second time, even more upgrades were made. “We’ve spent about $31,500 over the past five years in order to become a Clean Marina,” Wood said. “We’ve gone through a lot of hoops.” First, the marina installed additional oil booms at its gas pump in case gasoline overflowed a boat and spilled into the water. Next, recycling bins for aluminum cans and plastic bottles were placed at the end of each dock. Then storm drains were stenciled so people would realize anything they poured in would flow directly into the lake. In addition, signs were erected to remind boaters of federal and state laws that prohibit dumping anything into the lake. Most recently, the marina added plastic bag dispensers and trash containers so that boaters riding with pets could clean up after their dogs. As a result of the Clean Marina designation, River Hills is flying a new white and blue Clean Marina flag at its dock. The marina’s honor also is posted on the Web sites of supporting agencies including the S.C. Marine Association, the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health and Environmental Control. “A lot of boating guides now designate if a place is a Clean Marina,” DuRant said. “There’s also a move toward insurance companies giving discounts to marinas that earn the designation.” But for boaters at River Hills Marina, the honor is more about the doing things the right way. “We live in a gated community and 99 percent of our boat owners are residents here,” Wood said. “It’s a nice neighborhood where things are kept clean, safe and secure. This was just the natural flow of where we needed to go. We felt like we needed to do what it takes to be exceptional.” LW
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The River Rat, which opened 31 years ago, came along when River Hills was just being developed, when Highway 49 was two lanes instead of five and when no grocery stores, fast-food joints or banks existed in the area. Seasonal residents, dubbed river rats by the locals, camped out in lakeside cabins. The million-dollar mansions that now dot the shoreline were many years away. Owner Al Powell started The River Rat two years after he graduated from high school. He built the current restaurant on Highway 557 in 1989. Often thought of as the unofficial mayor of Lake Wylie, Powell helped start the Chamber of Commerce and headed the fireworks show fundraising committee for 10 years. He is one of the most visible faces at the lake and has more knowledge of the local restaurant business than just about anybody. “People are more health conscious about what they eat,” Powell said. “We see customers ordering more grilled seafood like flounder, swordfish and salmon than ever before. When we first opened, fried was the only option. But in the last 10 years, more and more people have started choosing grilled and blackened seafood instead. It’s more than a trend. It’s here to stay.” A longtime favorite that draws folks from towns around Lake Wylie, The River Rat remains a go-to spot for a drink after work, a Saturday night date or a celabratory meal. For health-conscious patrons, it’s a great option for a wide variety of fresh fish. The menu typically features four types of fresh fish and regularly offers grouper, swordfish, salmon, mahi mahi, tuna, redfish, flounder, halibut, wahoo, mako shark, red snapper and cobia. Fish, along with fresh jumbo shrimp, scallops and oysters can be prepared grilled,
Roving Palate broiled, blackened or fried. Blackened oysters are the restaurant’s signature dish. As wellness trends have changed, The River Rat also has modified its menu to offer healthier sides. “In the old days, potatoes were about the only side we offered,” says Powell. “Now we have broccoli and steamed vegetables with snap peas too.” Salads topped with grilled chicken, salmon chunks and other healthy additions also are available.
Christopher’s Bar & Grill Just down the road, Christopher’s Bar & Grill is a popular casual eatery with an extensive menu of salads, sandwiches and dinner plates featuring seafood, chicken, pasta and steak. Owner Chris Earle opened the restaurant in 2001. “Salads are great sellers for us,” said Ashley Miller, restaurant manager. “We have nine options topped with everything from grilled chicken and chicken salad to grilled grouper, salmon or shrimp. Christopher’s also was voted ‘Best Salads in Lake Wylie’ by The Pilot a
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few months ago.” The grilled chicken breast salad is the restaurant’s most popular salad. A large bowl of fresh mixed greens is blended with cucumbers, carrots, green peppers, red onions, sliced boiled eggs, cheddar and jack cheeses and croutons topped with diced grilled chicken. “It’s a large bowl and a generous portion for a great price,” Miller said. The baby spinach salad is another big seller, with tender baby spinach and spring salad mix topped with a boiled egg, cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, crispy bacon and toasted almonds. For a heartier, but still healthy option, try the ocean’s bounty salad topped with grilled grouper, grilled salmon or eight shrimp. Other salad varieties feature diced ham, smoked turkey and blackened chicken. “We try to offer healthy options and we find that if they’re on the menu, people respond to them,” Miller said. “Another healthy alternative at Christopher’s are tomato-basil wraps stuffed with grilled chicken, salmon, grouper, shrimp and all the things you’d get in a salad. It’s basically a salad rolled into a wrap.”
Christopher’s also recently added baked wings that are cooked in the oven and finished on the grill. “You can get them naked or lightly breaded,” Miller said. “They’re excellent, and we’re selling more and more every week.”
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SouPanini’s carries seven different panini sandwiches. Comalander’s favorite — and the first she ever tried in New York — is the turkey pesto panini filled with turkey, spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and pesto. The California panini includes turkey, spinach, avocado, cheddar, bacon and roasted red peppers. The Southwestern blends chicken with pepper jack cheese, while the Philly features roast beef, onions, peppers and provolone. Tuna salad, roasted chicken, ham and turkey paninis also are popular choices. It’s not necessarily the most healthy option, but for men who are afraid SouPanini’s is too frou-frou, Comalander created the manini. That comes with salami, ham, pepperoni, cheddar and pepper jack cheese. “There are no vegetables on it whatsoever,” she said laughing. “It’s all meat and cheese.” Wraps at SouPanini’s Café feature combinations similar to the paninis, but are built inside of very thin, soft round discs of bread. Popular versions are filled with chicken salad, tuna salad and turkey pesto. “I go to New York two or three times a year and eat at a lot of delis to see the latest types of paninis,” Comalander said. “All my family and friends end up being the guinea pigs for my sandwiches. They know if they’re invited to my house, they’re probably going to be trying a new panini.” LW
Want to go? The River Rat is located at 5301 Highway 557 and is open 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 803-831-1901 or visit www.theriverrat.com. Christopher’s Bar & Grill is located at 1500 Village Harbor Drive facing S.C. 49 and is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 803-831-2461 or visit www.christopherslakewylie.com Just Fresh is located in Rivergate Shopping Center on N.C. 49 and is open for lunch and dinner daily. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Just Fresh also features a brunch menu from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends. For more information, call 704-583-8323 or visit www.justfresh.com SouPanini’s Café is located at 108 Kings Mountain St. in downtown Clover and is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 803-222-4050.
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Garden Party This chair was made by Ashley Andrews of University of North Carolina-Greensboro using metal and a garden hose. (Photo supplied)
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inspiration As warmer weather inches closer, it’s time to start th thinking about all the wonderful things you’ll be able to plant in your yard and garden. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and Carolina Orchids have just the inspiration you need.
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or more than 30 years, Tom and Shan Nasser have been nuts about plants. And for more than 20, they’ve been selling them to flower fanatics across the Carolinas who are just as enamored as they are. The Nassers, who own Carolina Orchids in Fort Mill, specialize in the largest group of all living flowers and one of the most temperamental. It all started many years ago when Tom Nasser, was given a moth orchid — and he killed it. “That ticked him off and he had to get another one,” said Shan Nasser, his wife of 32 years. “When I met him five years later, he had about 50 to 60 of them, at least. They can become something you just have to have.” It didn’t take long before Shan Nasser was hooked, too, and when the couple married in 1978, they built a 16-foot by 22-foot greenhouse as their wedding gift to each other. Three decades later, the couple’s hobby has grown into a full-time business and they’ve
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become the second largest orchid greenhouse in South Carolina. They live and work on 3 acres of land in Fort Mill on which they have about 7,500 square feet of greenhouse space and about 2 ½ acres of gardens. In addition to growing and selling orchids and a few other plants year-round, the Nassers also give tours of their greenhouses and gardens and are often invited to speak to groups about orchids.
Orchid spectacular Shan Nasser, who is vice president of the North Carolina and South Carolina orchid societies, said they recently became involved with Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s Orchid Spectacular. The two-month celebration of orchids, which runs from January 15 to March 14, features a judged show, a collection of nearly 5,000 orchids, continuing education classes, lectures and more. Carolina Orchids was selected to participate in the lecture series. A group of nearly 20 visited their property to tour the greenhouses and gardens and listen to the Nassers speak about the tropical plant.
You can get hooked, too Orchids, which mostly bloom in the fall, winter and spring, are a finicky flower, but there are so many species to choose from — more than 22,000 — you are sure to find one that will work well for you. There are some that do well outdoors along the coast, but most do best inside in a window garden, Shan Nasser said. To get started, consult an expert about the type of orchid that will work best for you. Once you’ve selected a plant, there are three main things you must pay attention to for an orchid to thrive. First, make sure your orchid has plenty of air circulating around it, whether it’s in an area with a lot of foot traffic or you simply place a fan nearby. Second, orchids prefer natural morning sun from east- or south-facing windows. Third, orchids need humidity. Shan Nasser suggests setting your potted orchid atop a lowprofile tray filled with rocks and water. Another thing orchids are particular about is how they drink their water. “Some have to be watered and kept moist. Some have to dry out completely before being watered,” she said. “It is different for each one.”
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Services, area schools and a host of entrants from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In addition, Marcia Eames-Sheavely of Cornell University’s horticulture department will visit the garden during opening weekend and, with the help of volunteers, will create a sod sofa for the exhibit. Other events planned include reflections on Southern culture and seasonal plantings with a focus on Southern passalong plants (see sidebar).
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aniel Stowe Botanical Garden invites guests to “come sit a spell” as it opens a new exhibit designed to take a look at how the tradition of our outdoor space has evolved over the years. Come Sit a Spell: Views of the Southern Garden will feature more than 50 chairs, rockers, benches, swings and other furniture designed by artists, companies, schools and community groups especially for the garden. The exhibit is open March 19 through Aug. 22, 2010. From rustic to whimsical, the exhibit honors the tradition of the Southern front porch with furniture fashioned from twisted twigs, an iron bench inspired by an apple core, chairs composed of salvaged materials and other pieces designed to capture the imagination. “This exhibit has really taken on a life of its own,” said Kara Newport, executive director of Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. “We wanted to do an exhibit that inspired people to look at their gardens from a different perspective. I think we have accomplished that and so much more.”
Want to go? Carolina Orchids is open by appointment only. It is located at 3637 Pleasant Road in Fort Mill. For information, call 803-548-1682 or visit www.carolinaorchids.com. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden’s Orchid Sara Zales of UNC-G contributed this seat to the Spectacular runs through March 14. Their Come Sit a Spell exhibit at Daniel Stowe Botanical Orchid Conservatory is open year-round. Call Garden. (Photo supplied) 704-825-4490 or visit www.dsbg.org for more information. The garden’s Come Sit a Spell exhibit beParticipants include Billy Graham Li- gins March 19 and runs through Aug. 22. Call brary, a local Habitat for Humanity chapter, 704-825-4490 or visit www.dsbg.org for more the Fat Bottom Woman Reweaving Chair information. LW
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Passalong plants Perennials live for multiple years, though die to the ground each winter. Collectively, they provide a changing palette of color and texture through the season, and are traditional mainstays of the Southern garden. They are often called “passalong plants” since you can share them with friends as they multiply. There are many choices, but here is a sampling of a few traditional favorites. Creeping phlox is one of the first perennials to show color in spring and heralds the onset of many old-fashioned favorites like spicy-scented Sweet William and simple but lovely shasta daisies. Yarrow offers lacy, fine textured foliage as well as flowers and will re-bloom for a long time if spent flower heads are removed — called deadheading — as will many other perennials including coreopsis, purple coneflower, beebalm and speedwell. As you can see, there are many wonderful plants for great Southern gardens — these are just the starting point. —Cynthia Klemmer, director of education at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
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ed buds are budding and robins are out — signs that spring is finally on its way. But even as the colder temperatures linger, here are a few things you can be doing to get your yard and your garden ready for the next season.
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will not germinate. Try to purchase seed with a purity of 90% or higher and a germination of 85% or higher. After seeding, one bale of straw (60-80 pounds) will cover 1,000 square feet. Avoid using peat moss as mulch. It competes with the seeds for water. It is time to to buy all your dormant trees and edible fruits since now is the prime time for planting. Shrubs and trees can be pruned any time to maintain an attractive shape or to remove any disease or insect infested limbs. Major pruning to improve the structure should be done when your plants are dormant, but wait until the coldest part of our winter has passed. When pruning shrubs, dip shears and saws into 70% isopropyl alcohol to prevent spreading diseases between plants. You could also dip them in a mixture of one part bleach to nine parts water. If you do only one thing this spring, grow a few fresh herbs on your own. You can grow them in your kitchen window box or better yet display at your front door entrance! Grow what works for you and your family. Try oregano for spaghetti, basil for pizza and pesto, or cilantro for Mexican dishes. Lemon basil can be added to any fresh vegetable to make it pop with flavor. Once you grow your own herbs you will never buy dried again. LW Lizabeth Currie is a master gardener and live nursery specialist at Lowe’s in Lake Wylie. 803-656-7000
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Cooking with fresh herbs By Sherri Beauchamp
Rosemary-crusted pork tenderloin 2-pound package of pork tenderloin 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh, finely chopped rosemary leaves with the stem removed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line bake ware with foil and set aside. You can also use a cookie sheet that has edges. Rinse the pork tenderloin and pat dry with paper towel. Clean the silver skin with a sharp knife. Mix the following together and sprinkle evenly over pork tenderloin: rosemary leaves, kosher salt and black pepper. Preheat a shallow fry pan on the stovetop over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the pork tenderloin and let it sear to a golden brown. Turn and repeat on the opposite side. Place on the foil-lined bake ware and place in the oven. Bake for 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 6 minutes before slicing on a diagonal. Contributed by Chef Sherri, The Seasonal Kitchen Personal Chef Services. www.theseasonalkitchen.com
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Development Update
Growth remains strong in the Lake Wylie area New townhomes under construction at Harpers Mill, which is located off of Evergreen Road.
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espite a stagnant economy in many places throughout the nation, Lake Wylie continues to grow and expand in its residential and commercial sectors. Construction has begun on several communities of new homes and apartments, some offering high-end amenities at lower prices than in recent times. As Lake Wylie’s population growth remains strong, retailers are viewing the market as a positive investment opportunity and opening both discount chains and locally owned businesses. In addition, Lake Wylie residents are
finding more services moving to the region. Most importantly, Carolinas HealthCare System opened Carolinas Medical Center-Steele Creek, a 24/7 emergency department with helipad access for transfer to a larger hospital. Full-service diagnostic imaging, labs and medical offices also are included in the new prototype health complex. Other new service businesses range from banks and barber shops to car washes and pier construction. Several new restaurants also have opened around Lake Wylie. Thanks to revenue from a one-cent sales tax previously approved by York County voters, local highways are undergoing significant improvements as well.
Progress is being made on the new Wal-Mart, which is expected to open this summer.
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Here’s a look at several projets under way: The Villas at Marlin Bay, a 200-unit apartment community, is under construction across from Crowders Creek Elementary School in Lake Wylie. The upscale complex will feature apartments with 9-foot ceilings, garden tubs, a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool and lakefront park. TE Brown and Associates in Bennettsville, S.C. is developing the apartments, which are scheduled to open in April. Wal-Mart is moving forward with construction of its Supercenter at Mill Creek Commons at the intersection of highways 49, 557 and 274. The retail giant plans to open this summer.
The 117,000-square-foot Lake Wylie location will feature Wal-Mart’s latest prototype, which is an upgrade from the Tega Cay store and among the first of its kind in the state. Features include lower shelving and fewer merchandise displays in the aisles. Wachovia Bank, McDonald’s and Walgreen’s also have opened in the Mill Creek Commons shopping center anchored by Lowe’s. Mercedes Homes has begun construction on additional townhomes in Harpers Mill, located on Evergreen Road off of S.C. 49 in Lake Wylie. Three floor plans are available, ranging from 1,335 to 1,968 square feet. Amenities include first-floor master bedrooms, spacious kitchens, walk-in closets and covered porches. A community pool with a gazebo also is planned. Prices range from $120,000 to $160,000. Carolinas Medical Center-Steele Creek, owned by Carolinas HealthCare System, opened in late 2009, bringing emergency care to the Lake Wylie and Steele Creek communities. The state-of-the-art facility at N.C. 49 and S.C. 160 near Rivergate Shopping Center features a 20,000-square-foot freestanding emergency department open 24/7. Included are eight exam/treatment stations, two observation beds, a full-service laboratory and diagnostic imaging such as CT scans, X-ray and ultrasound. Patients with life-threatening issues are stabilized at CMC-Steele Creek, which offers everything a larger hospital ER does, and then transported to a larger CMC hospital via ambulance or by helicopter from the pavilion’s helipad. Another 80,000 square feet in the health pavilion houses medical offices. The 17-acre facility is one of five planned “healthplex” centers with a freestanding emer-
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ings, a retail pharmacy and a community care coordinator available to answer questions. Hands Mill Highway (S.C. 274) is being widened to five lanes from Five Points to the Allison Acres neighborhood. The 4.9-mile stretch is slated to be finished in August. The widening project is the second phase of an 8-mile stretch that started at S.C. 161 in Newport.
York County is widening the road with 1997 Pennies for Progress funds. In that initiative, voters approved a 1-cent sales tax to fund specific road improvements. The tax may only be applied for a seven-year period without voter renewal. Next on the priority list for widening and intersection improvements is S.C. 55, the connector road between Lake Wylie and Clover. Right-of-way acquisition has been completed and the county expects to begin construction later this year. Changes to S.C. 557 remain in the design phase and will be addressed in 2011. Pole Branch Road, which leads from Lake Wylie to Belmont, is No. 20 out of 25 projects in the next phase of Pennies for Progress projects approved in 2003. County officials also plan to ask voters to extend Pennies for Progress funds in 2011. If approved, Pole Branch Road could be improved earlier. In other road construction news, the S.C. Department of Transportation is modifying sidewalks and curbs along S.C. 49 near the Buster Boyd Bridge and River Hills. That proj-
ect falls under a new law requiring sidewalks on state roads to be handicapped accessible. Ryan Homes has announced plans to build several new communities around Lake Wylie. Some neighborhoods were initially developed by Ryan; others were purchased from smaller developers during the recent economic downturn. Rosedale, located on Evergreen Road behind Anytime Fitness, is located in a wooded area adjacent to Ryan’s existing Lake Forest neighborhood and the Harpers Mill townhome community under construction by Mercedes Homes. Rosedale was purchased from the developers of Heron Cove and features six floor plans, with up to six bedrooms and five baths. Basements are available on some plans. Prices range from $170,000 to $210,000. Just down the street on S.C. 557 next to The River Rat, Ryan Homes is now handling construction of Harper’s Green, a gated community of about 60 townhomes originally started by NuSouth Builders of Lake Wylie. Two floor plans are available, with prices from $140,000 to the upper $150,000s. On the Gaston County side of Lake Wylie, Ryan Homes recently started work on Lake Point on Armstrong Ford Road in Belmont. The cul-de-sac community, which Ryan says is its fastest selling neighborhood in the area, will include 50 homes, some with waterfront views and private docks. Lake Point also has its own private boat landing for the community. Homes in Lake Point will range from 2,000 to 7,600 square feet, and may include basements, morning rooms and high-end appointments. Prices begin at $210,000. Ryan Homes also plans two new communities in Fort Mill. Walden Park will include 119 homes from the $190,000s to the $220,000s. Located two miles from the Anne Springs Close Greenway, the new single-family home community features eight floor plans and tree-lined streets. Home accents include such as front porches and stone pillars. Wellsley Ford Townes, located three miles from Regent Parkway in Fort Mill, will include townhomes up to 2,100 square feet. Prices range from $150,000 to $160,000. Ryan also continues to build at its existing Lake Wylie communities. They include: Oakton on Montgomery Road off of S.C. 49; Lake Forest on Evergreen Road off of S.C. 49; Somerset on Lake Wylie adjacent to Autumn Cove across from Crowders Creek Elementary; Briar
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Development Update Cliff and Morningside with The Palisades off of N.C. 49; Townes at Berewick in Steele Creek; Palmetto Traces and Fair Oaks along Pleasant Road off Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill; Serenity Point in Tega Cay and Ayrsley Townhomes at N.C. 49 and Interstate 485. Oak Ridge Middle School on S.C. 557 is building an additional athletic complex on its campus. Scheduled to be completed this summer, the complex will include a combined football and soccer practice field and a softball game field. Both fields will be lighted and
irrigated. Oak Ridge Middle opened in fall 2009 with approximately 1,000 students. Autobell Car Wash opened a new location at 315 Bulkhead Way off S.C. 49 adjacent to Shoppes at the Landing. The car wash, which debuted in January, features a treatment system that recycles waste water. Lake Wylie Barber & Style opened in January at 4543 Charlotte Highway (S.C. 49) across from Café 49. The shop was previously a salon called Hair is Us. The barber shop ca- A new Auto Bell car wash opened early this year. ters to men who want traditional barbering and hot lather, straight razor neck shaves. GameTime Grill opened in February at 217 Main St. in downtown Fort Mill. The family friendly sports bar is located in the former SugarFace space and features original pine floors and beadboard ceilings. The menu includes hamburgers, chicken fingers, wings, blue plate specials and dinner entrees, as well as a full breakfast. Roasting Oven opened its second area location in November at 855 Gold Hill Road near I-77 in Fort Mill. The rotisserie chicken restaurant blends American and Peruvian cuisine and features vegetable sides, soup and sandwiches made with homemade bread. The original Roasting Oven is located across from Carowinds. We offer the best possible coverage at the most Homeowners on the lake now have ancompetitive prices. And that’s what you’ll get other option for dock and pier construction from Watson Insurance. We have 15 of the largest thanks to Shoreline Docks & Piers. Opened in January, the business covers new construcinsurance carriers in the U.S. competing for your tion, repair and remodeling, lift installation, business. shoreline work and permit applications. Carowinds will unveil a new roller coastListed below are just a few of the many er called The Intimidator when it opens on companies we work with that want to compete March 27. The tallest, fastest and longest for your business: roller coaster in the Southeast, the thrill ride takes its name from legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt. Drivers along Carowinds Boulevard have watched the bright red mammoth steel structure with steep arches and plummeting hills go up since the park closed for the season last fall. Bank of America has purchased the corner outparcel in Steelecroft, the shopping center anchored by Harris Teeter at N.C. 49 and N.C. 160. The bank branch with drivethrough service began construction in early 2010. Crossroads Pub opened in late December in the former Johnny B’s location in the Steele Creek Shopping Center at the corner of 4569 Charlotte Hwy • P.O. Box 5243 • Lake Wylie, SC 29710 N.C. 49 and N.C. 160. New to Charlotte, the 803-831-2058 or 800-635-9416 100-seat restaurant and bar serves breakfast, www.watsoninsurance.com lunch and dinner daily. LW
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2009 in review
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Development Update Duke Energy installed Solar Panels at Camp Thunderbird to generate energy and for environmental education. Walgreen’s built and opened its new store in Mill Creek Commons. Oakridge Middle School opened with 1,000 students. It was built using green standards. McDonald’s opened a new restaurant at Mill Creek Commons.
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Camp Thunderbird built $1 million outdoor open air structure that has been recognized for its green building architecture, standards and design funded by the Duke Energy Foundation. Lake Wylie Liquors expanded and doubled its space. Wachovia Bank built a new store and it is the first “green building” with LEED status for Wachovia/Wells Fargo on the East Coast. Auto Bell built and opened a new car wash. River Hills Marina invested in rebuilding its footbridge over the cove. Mill Creek Commons Power Center opened with Lowe’s and has sold many of the parcels set for development in 2009 – 2010. Fred Caldwell Chevrolet expanded and doubled the size of its service center.
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TheraCare expanded to open an office at Lake Wylie. Wal-Mart broke ground to build a new prototype Wal-Mart set to open in summer 2010. CMC-Steele Creek opened its new state-ofthe-art healthplex. Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church expanded and built its new sanctuary.
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achovia Bank / a Wells Fargo Company has opened Lake Wylie’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, silver pre-certified banking store. The new store, which is located at 5234 Highway 557, reflects Wells Fargo’s new building standards for its newly-built retail banking stores, designed to help protect and conserve natural resources.
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Tip 1: Improve your personal fitness by focusing on progress not perfection. By Robert K. Vincent Certified fitness instructor and licensed massage therapist Advanced Massage & Bodywork While virtually any type of physical exercise on a regular basis has benefits, it is essential to find an activity and workout routine that suits your personal lifestyle; one that also keeps you interested and motivated. Find a new way to challenge yourself by adopting a balance of varied exercises combining cardio, strength and include stretching for flexibility. Take satisfaction in knowing that you can always improve your health by just taking a brisk walk every day. With limited personal time being a major factor these days, we need to be more creative in finding ways to fit fitness into our busy schedule. Consider creating a simple home gym with a set of hand weights, workout ball and yoga mat. Then when you’re pressed for time or the weather is bad you can squeeze in a quick workout at home. Cross-training, core and functional exercise are examples of incorporating an integrative “total body” approach into a fitness program by mixing equipment modalities, muscle isolation, movement and sequence. Research in exercise science and technology has greatly improved workout quality, efficiency and safety. Learning proper technique and movement is also very important for obtaining maximum benefit. You might also consider including yoga, Pilates or massage therapy, mixing variety and balance to any fitness routine. A certified professional trainer can help get you started with an assessment and suggest general and specific exercise depending on fitness level and functionality. Be consistent and creative while enjoying the process of your physical journey of change. Advanced Massage & Bodywork 4543 Charlotte Highway, Suite 12 704-969-2472
Healthy Living Tip 2. Get moving and do something good for your health. By D. Vercota Personal trainer Sportscenter Athletic Club of Lake Wylie We have moved into a new decade and we are Golfing is a perfect way to get outside and get some exercise, particularly if you walk the course. about to leave winter behind and move into spring. What a wonderful time to begin motivating ourselves and moving toward better health. Some indoor sports such as squash or racquetball can be a fun way for the whole family to get together and get moving. Springtime provides us with such beauty and taking a walk around a park or your neighborhood offers many health benefits. Love to golf? Leave the cart at the clubhouse and walk nine or 18 holes. If you work in a multi-level office building, think about taking the stairs instead of the elevator. For many, shopping at the mall is a favorite pass time. As you move from store to store, you are burning calories. Need to get to the second level? Instead of standing on the escalator, take the stairs. One of my favorite activities for burning calories happens to be dancing. It’s not only good for your body, it’s good for your brain, too. You do not necessarily have to go out to a club to dance. You can dance in your own living room or you can participate in an aerobic or dance class at your local health club. So, let’s start 2010 by moving our lives in a positive direction and doing something good for our health.
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Tip 3. Regular exercise benefits mind and body. By Alan Hartley Ph.D., D.C Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic
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There are many elements that are important to overall health: a good diet, exercise, managing stress, getting sunshine, minimizing alcohol and toxic substances, etc. As a chiropractor who tries to restore structural health in my patients, I believe in the value of all of these. However, if I had to point to one of these lifestyle choices to adopt for long-term health, I’d say to exercise regularly. The benefits will be far reaching and long lasting. Most Americans spend their days sitting down, driving, at a desk, in front of the TV at night, eating dinner. We move very little. The consequences of immobility include: • A rapid loss of flexibility. • Loss of cardiovascular health. • Accelerated bone loss. • Loss of cognitive function as we age. • Accelerated joint disease and inflammatory diseases. • Sleep disorders. • Increased blood pressure. • Muscle weakness. • A slowed metabolism, which can lead to weight gain, diabetes and other related conditions. There is hope, however. Many studies in the past 10 years have found that only 30 minutes of exercise a day can reverse decades of abuse and neglect. Exercise improves joint mobility, increases bone density and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s, cardiac arrest and diabetes. Some studies conclude that exercise can prolong one’s natural life up to 10-15 years and dramatically increase the quality of life into old age. Exercise also improves the sleep cycle, increases brain function and can invigorate a person’s sexual function. Overall, the best thing someone could do for themselves is to commit to a time to exercise and make it a daily priority. It will change your life for the better. Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic 244 Latitude Lane, Suite 104 803-831-6500
Healthy Living Tip 4. Consult an expert. Amy Garvey General manager and certified fitness instructor Anytime Fitness Whether you are new to the gym and exercising or you’ve been a gym rat for years, sometimes a little guidance is a good thing. We have all been tempted to go AWOL when it comes to health and fitness, whether we’ve been sidelined by an injury or health issue, are too busy or are bored with a current regimen. A personal trainer can help get you started and keep you focused. Sometimes, newbies tend to jump right in but are soon frustrated by a lack of results. Or they may try to do too much too soon and end up getting hurt or burned out. On both occasions, a personal trainer could help. They are there to educate, increase fitness awareness and customize a plan for you, your goals and lifestyle. Personal trainers (the right ones) will begin with a thorough assessment on each client to make sure they are healthy enough for exercise and set a good baseline for their workouts. When looking for a personal trainer, make sure they are first-aid/CPR certified. Ask for references and ask if they have a degree in exercise science. Top trainers will be certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association, National Academy of Sports Medicine or American College of Sports Medicine. And if a free session is offered, take it. So get up, get started and ask yourself, “Am I ready to meet my new trainer today?” LW Anytime Fitness 131 Evergreen Road 803-831-1234
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Healthy Living Foods to avoid Grains that contain gluten
Living gluten free is not as complicated as it sounds By Chef Sherri Beauchamp
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he term “gluten free” has received a lot of exposure in recent years. More people are becoming aware of it just as more individuals are being diagnosed with diseases that require a gluten-free diet. For example, Celiac disease affects one in 133 Americans, although only one in 700 is ever diagnosed, according to www.glutenfreemall.com. Treatment consists of a gluten-free diet for life, which leads to a full recovery in most cases. Celiac disease causes the inability to digest and absorb a protein found in wheat, therefore doctors recommend that all gluten including wheat, rye, barley and oats are removed from one’s diet. Many of these key ingredients are found in items like breads, cereals, cookies, pancake mix, grains, soups and stocks, pre-made frozen foods, pastas and condiments. Upon receiving the diagnosis from a doctor to avoid all these foods, people often feel overwhelmed when it comes to what they should cook and eat. The solution is not as complicated as it seems. There is so much information available on the Internet now. There are even gluten-free online grocery stores including The Gluten Free Mall (www.glutenfreemall.com). The exciting thing about this particular Web site is that under the advanced search tab you can shop for items based on your food allergies. If you click on gluten free, corn free and sugar free, only items without these ingredients will be shown. Gluten-Free Living magazine is another great resource, so is The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide by Triumph Dining. This book covers more than 5,000 restau-
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rants, 80 gluten-free menus from chain restaurants and covers 50 states. Six years ago after graduating from culinary school, I started my own personal chef business cooking meals for the week for clients in their homes. The first client to call me asked for “gluten free” menus. I was up for the challenge and learned that if you break down a recipe and find similar replacements you can accomplish the same goals. Take pasta for example. Brown rice pasta is an excellent replacement for pasta made with wheat. The key to using brown rice pasta is paying close attention to the pasta as it cooks. Some brands you’ll need to cook longer than the directions say and with other brands you’ll have to under cook them or they will turn to mush. Making your own breadcrumbs is also easy. Simply take rice bread and break it up into small crumbs, place it on a cookie sheet and dry it out in the oven until lightly golden. Allow the crumbs to cool and then place them in a food processor and pulse until desired coarseness. These gluten-free breadcrumbs are perfect for using recipes like meatloaf and Italian breaded chicken. Living gluten free, as with any food allergy, can seem like a challenge. But with the assistance of so many great resources and all of the great products on the market, living a healthier life is easier.
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Faces
Golden opportunities By Allison Cooke Oliverius | Photography by Richard Rudisill
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lizabeth Hartley has had a lot of good opportunities come her way. For example, she received a full scholarship to study business and psychology at Erskine College — music to her parents’ ears as the youngest of five children. She also
received a scholarship to spend a summer studying coastal erosion at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in North Carolina and another to spend a month in Hawaii studying humpback whales in mating season. Yet another scholarship allowed her to study family law at Canterbury University in England. But these “free rides” didn’t equate to joy rides, not to Hartley. Instead, each experience meant hard work, continuously looking for other opportunities to learn and grow, and through it all believing in herself. And now, Hartley is taking her experiences and using them to help students find great opportunities like she did — and to gain the self confidence and skills they will need to compete and succeed in school and in life.
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Faces 100-to-1 student-to-counselor ratio, Hartley said. Instead the national average is 350-to-1 and in larger cities like Chicago, it’s 615-to-1. “It’s not feasible that one person can give a critical evaluation to every child. That’s what I help to do,” she said.
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Hartley consults with a high school student about scholarships and financial aid.
Searching for scholarships Three years ago, Hartley began Scholarship Gold Consulting and through it has helped high school students obtain more than $5 million in grants and scholarships. Her sessions are intense and cover a lot of ground. Not only does Hartley work with the student and his or her parents to search and apply for funding, she also coaches students on how to present themselves in a scholarship interview, as well as what academic achievements and community activities will help them stand out from the pack. “I was not a No. 1 student. I didn’t have the 1600 SAT score, but I was a good, strong student and a little tenacious. I wasn’t one you thought would wipe the board with scholarships,” Hartley said. “At a young age, I figured out how to apply for scholarships and compete for them,” she continued. “It takes knowing how to find the scholarships and presenting yourself well. I took speech and debate in high school and those gave me the life skills I needed to do it. Learning how to communicate your thoughts articulately and persuasively is one of the most powerful life skills.” As her consulting business grew, Hartley also began to speak to school and community groups and she eventually wrote a book which she also called Scholarship Gold. And last year, Hartley formed a partnership with two area businessmen to set up a
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Web site, CollegeScholarshipPlan.com, which offers free advice to students and their parents. There are options for advanced help, which includes instructional videos, for a nominal fee. Her partners, Ken Goodnight, a business development consultant, and Jason Baker of Baker Financial, take care of maintaining the site and uploading resources. Hartley provides all the information. “If a parent never went to college, the odds of their child going to college are slim,” Hartley said. “The parents don’t know how to help their kids apply. But we set up the Web site so those with no frame of reference can do it. “We’ve created something with a ton of resources on it that will never cost them a dime,” Hartley continued. “It has a monthby-month detailed plan for kids in the 9th through 12th grade. There are a lot of scams out there but we’ve provided a resource that’s safe, clear, organized and trustworthy. It’s a great starting point.”
High demand “The economy has increased the demand for scholarship money,” Hartley said. “Tuition has gone up 439 percent in the last 20 years. Scholarships are now critical and the burden has grown on college guidance counselors so that children get an average of 38 minutes a year of face time with their counselor.” The industry recommendation is for a
There are two main stages students can be targeted for scholarship coaching. First, when students are in the 8th or 9th grade, they can begin to put together a game plan for the future. They don’t declare their career intent, but they begin thinking about it and what types of classes they should be taking. It’s also a good time to start thinking about community service and the impact it has on scholarship and grant applications. All community service is beneficial, but Hartley explains to students that if they display a certain level of leadership while partaking in community service, it can have an even greater impact. “These colleges and foundations would like to brag on you and say they knew you back when… They are basically buying stock in your future,” and they are looking for the ways they — and society — will get a return on their investment. “How you choose to do community service can open a lot more doors,” Hartley said. The next point is in 11th and 12th grade when Hartley and the students really focus on their class schedule, testing, community service efforts, campus visits and more.
Rare window of opportunity One of Hartley’s clients, a student from Tennessee, applied for a scholarship to the University of Tennessee. The student and his family thought it would be the most costeffective to stick with an in-state school. At Hartley’s self-admitted nagging, the student also applied for a scholarship to Harvard University. In the end, the University of Tennessee offered a $5,000 scholarship; about one quarter of one year’s worth of tuition and fees. But Harvard offered a full ride. “People have the mistaken idea that Ivy Leagues don’t give scholarships,” Hartley said, adding that people assume the more selective private schools are totally out of range. “But the state schools often don’t have the endowment to make that kind of offer.” That’s the value of working with someone who has done all the research and knows
Faces what’s out there, she said. “I want kids to realize that when you are 18 and you feel like you want to change the world, people are out there that will throw money at you. This is a rare window of opportunity to have so many adventures and opportunities available to them,” Hartley said. Not every one of her clients gets a full scholarship somewhere. But the money they do receive is often life-changing. So is the entire process they have been through. “Seeing the confidence in them after they leave the office … you can see it taking shape,” Hartley said of her students. “They are learning ‘what’s special about me’ and learning to articulate that in a way that’s not bragging. That level of confidence is huge. They don’t have direct control over the outcome of their application, but they can go in to it saying ‘I’m going to be the best I can be and show them the best I have to offer and I have no regrets.’ “These will be life skills that will help them in job interviews and board meetings and they’ll be able to connect with people and let that enthusiasm become contagious,” she said.
Family time Outside of her rewarding work, Hartley has a close-knit and loving family to head home to each night. She and her husband of 19 years, chiropractor Alan Hartley, have three children Abigail, Jackson and Nathaniel. They also live next door to her parents and her sister Nancy. “Off-time is hard to come by, but we are so blessed and we have really nice kids,” Hartley said. “They are good, easy and fun to be around and we just really enjoy hanging out together.” Hartley, who won the 2009 Citizen of the Year award from the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, stays active in the community and her church. She also occasionally works at her husband’s office, and she and her entire family spend some time each summer volunteering at Camp Joy, a camp for mentally and physically handicapped children and adults. “This is a happy little perfect storm for me. All these things I get to do, it’s perfect,” Hartley said. “My inspiration comes from my kids and my clients,” she added. “I see how hard they are working and the energy they bring. Anyone who is worried about the future of America, tell them to relax because these kids are awesome.” LW
Elizabeth Hartley plays a game of Scrabble with her family at their Lake Wylie home. From left, Abigail (age 16), Jackson (age 13), Elizabeth, Alan and Nathaniel (age 11).
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Lake Wylie is home to one of only two free ambulance services remaining in the U.S.
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The River Hills resident, now 81, was preparing lunch at her home one day when arjorie McGee knows firsthand she began having chest pains. After sufferthe value of having the River ing a heart attack the year before, she knew Hills/Lake Wylie EMS just down to act quickly. McGee dialed 911 and took the street. a few aspirin.
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“There was somebody here within three minutes and the rest of them came within five or six,” she said of the neighborhood EMS. “They’re real professionals, I’ll tell you. They get to you quickly and start treating you right away. There’s so much peace of mind knowing an ambulance is right down the street. It makes a lot of difference when you think you’re dying.” The River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS, located at the main gate of the River Hills community, is one of the region’s hidden gems. Completely staffed by volunteers, except for two paid paramedics, the squad offers free ambulance service to Lake Wylie residents within a 25-square-mile area. Insurance companies are not billed and patients do not pay a dime out of pocket. One of only two free ambulance services remaining in the United States, the River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS relies on community donations to cover 95% of its $333,000 annual budget. Bob Hill, a retired Army colonel and corporate executive who lives in River Hills, also called 911 while suffering a heart attack. An EMS volunteer at the time, he was rescued by the very colleagues he worked with at the squad. “The miracle of the place is the 40 to 45 volunteers who show up at 7 in the morning and 7 at night, in uniform, ready to go for a full 12-hour shift,” said Hill, who now serves as the organization’s president. “We do that 60 to 62 times a month. Everybody plays a role and we’ve all gone through some level of training.” The River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS started 30 years ago out of tragedy and necessity. A local man who suffered a stroke died in route to the hospital, sparking questions of if he might have lived had medical help arrived faster. Inspired to take action, the River Hills Lions Club formed a volunteer rescue squad much like a nonprofit volunteer fire department. Community donations funded an ambulance and medical gear for the squad housed at the main entrance to River Hills. Back then, only about 500 families lived in the Lake Wylie community. Outside the gates, there were no banks, shopping centers, grocery stores, fast-food joints, schools, subdivisions or five-lane roads. “We knew everyone who lived here then,”
said Joanne Jones, a volunteer EMT and rescue squad board member who joined with her husband, Nick. Today, there are 1,100 homes in River Hills and while the squad’s service area still encompasses the same 25 square miles, it includes 8,000 to 9,000 homes. Residential growth has boomed, bringing additional people and traffic. In the last seven years alone, Lake Wylie’s population has jumped by 40%. Over time, the rescue squad volunteers became better trained and better equipped. While EMTs are trained to splint, bandage and administer CPR, full paramedics can treat life-threatening situations with medication, breathing tubes and more advanced methods. “When we started, you had to wait maybe 20 minutes to get advanced life support out here,” said Nick Jones, who joined the squad as a volunteer 30 years ago and is now a paid paramedic. “We saw calls where a timely intervention with advanced life support in five minutes might have made a difference in someone’s life. There was a need in the community.” But EMS members say they have a need too — a need to give back to the community. “It makes you feel good that you can be out
there helping people when they need it,” said Lee Rowley, a volunteer ambulance driver for five years. “Having a free ambulance service right here in the community is a real drawing card for River Hills and Lake Wylie, but the people who volunteer there see it as a noble way to take care of our neighbors.” Now the EMS squad needs a rescue itself. Faced with rising equipment and staff costs, dwindling ranks of volunteers and a significant decline in donations, the squad
hopes to create community support to keep the ambulance service alive. Squad members formed a marketing committee and filmed a 10-minute video to show at civic groups and area schools to let people know about the volunteer service and need for donations (see sidebar). “It is very important to keep the younger folks coming into the EMS program,” Rowley said. “The physical requirements of the job are restricting for those of us who are older
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Training up The River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS is starting a summer training program at Clover High School that will allow students interested in emergency medicine to earn course credit and work toward licensing requirements at the same time. The late-afternoon course will be open to area students approaching age 18. After completing the class, students can register for the state’s EMT Basic exam and take additional classes at York Technical Community College or other schools to become higher level EMTs or paramedics. The course also will be ideal for students who want to pursue advanced degrees in nursing or medicine. Additional classes for high school students who want to work in emergency medicine will be offered at Clover High School starting next fall. In addition, the River Hills squad has a Junior Member program for youngsters age 16 and older who learn about emergency medicine by riding on ambulance calls. About six high school students are currently enrolled. For more information, contact the River Hills/ Lake Wylie EMS at 803-831-9888.
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Staff and volunteers at River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS. (Photo provided)
and retired. Even though our hearts may be there, our backs are getting weak.” In addition to training young volunteers and appealing to civic groups, the squad also wants to spread the word of its $57,000 budget deficit and growing need for an ambulance that will cost more than $150,000. Without the community’s help, the rescue squad may consider a fee-for-service format that would cost ambulance patients between $800 and $2,000 per trip. But some squad members say charging for ambulance service brings a business element to what they consider a community service. “If we start charging for ambulance service, it removes an element of personality from this community,” Hill said. “It’s just another business operating at the front gate. The character of the organization completely changes. The people who pick you up now are truly dedicated. It’s a noble community service.” “It’s an emotional issue,” Rowley added. “For 30 years we’ve provided a service and River Hills has donated to keep it going. We have a very proud group of volunteers … It’s a free service that doesn’t cost the individual anything. It isn’t funded by tax dollars or community association fees. We’d like to keep it that way if at all possible. It’s a great feeling to know you’ve helped somebody who’s hurting and needs a hospital. Now we’re the ones who need help.” LW
Want to help? To make a donation to the River Hills/Lake Wylie EMS, mail it to 4 Heritage Drive, Lake Wylie, SC 29710 or call 803-831-9888.
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Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Year in Review By Susan Bromfield, President, and Charles Wood, Chairman Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce had a very active and productive year in one of the most challenging economically in years. Here is a recap of the variety of activities and accomplishments and Lake Wylie highlights during the past year: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Held more than 13 Business After Hours networking events with the support of 35 sponsors. Held MANY ribbon cuttings and grand openings with area new and expanding businesses. Opened and staffed a beautiful new Lake Wylie Visitor Center. Opened a Small Business Center in Lake Wylie with six beautifully furnished rental offices with conference room and hospitality area. It has been perfect for small businesses to launch or downsize and remain in Lake Wylie. All offices are rented. Hosted Spring Appreciation Luncheon and Fashion Show. Presented Annual Splash Dash — showcasing Lake Wylie with a premiere regional running event. nd Successfully presented and promoted Lake Wylie events and activities throughout the year by collaborating with Lake Wylie Pilot and Lake Wylie Today magazine. Helped to raise money and facilitate Lake Wylie Fourth of July Community Fireworks Display. Riversweep — organized and collaborated with the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation to organize this annual lake cleanup event on Lake Wylie. Hosted an outstanding Golf Tournament and after-golf event at River Hills Country Club involving more than 275 members, including sponsors, golfers, volunteers and participants. Networking at its best — Lake Wylie-style. Added more than 35 new members. Began a partnership with the SC Biz News LLC to launch Lake Wylie Today, a premiere, quarterly magazine to promote the Lake Wylie lifestyle, business and events. Lake Wylie Today will feature the chamber’s Spotlight newsletter. Expanded the chamber newsletter to 12 full-color pages in Lake Wylie Today. Presented the 21st annual Lights on the Lake Holiday Boat Parade, an event that uniquely promotes Lake Wylie during the winter. Increased communication capability by adding chamber “e-communications” and new and modern methods of communicating to the members and public. Collaborated with Lake Wylie Pilot to have a monthly Chamber News page to feature members and chamber activities and events. Hosted many business seminars, meetings and informational opportunities for members. Actively supported the establishment of a Lake Wylie Rotary Club. Collaborated and organized a coat collection drive, toy drive for Santa’s Closet at CAAC and canned good drive. Celebrated the chamber’s accomplishments at annual holiday gala and recognized leaders for the accomplishments during 2008 and 2009. Celebrated the chamber’s 30th anniversary and recognized its founders at the holiday gala. Maintained Lake Wylie Web site and 24/7 online directory for our members. Successfully implemented business plan goals and objectives. Continued collaborations with educational programs. Successfully served as legislative liaison. Worked with other chambers of commerce on issues and areas of common interest and concern. Actively supported Sunday sales, which passed in November 2009. Supported the formation of the Lake Wylie Civic Association and its development. Developed and published a new Lake Wylie Map to support members and tourism. Supported and implemented use of “green” standards for chamber offices. Launched a “Going Green” initiative at Lake Wylie. Worked with a variety of economic development prospects that have now selected Lake Wylie in which to launch or locate their businesses. Worked to support a variety of community projects and charitable efforts and groups. Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to another active and productive year 2010 ahead.
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Welcome New Board Members
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Wood – Chairman ANCHOR SELF STORAGE Ed Stewart – Past Chairman M.L. FORD & SONS Don Long – 1st Vice Chairman
Barbar C. Baker is a well-known Barbara face around ar Lake Wylie, having been the Financial Fin Center Manager of the local branch b of Wachovia, N.A., a Wells Fargo F company, for many years. She is n now at the Wedgewood Square branch of the bank in Rock Hill. Barbara has ha been active in the Lake Wylie Chamb Chamber for many years. In her leisure ti time, she is an excellent cake decora decorator, renowned for her elaborate and be beautiful creations. She lives in Rock Hill H with her husband Jim.
Fred Wetherell – 2nd Vice Chairman STERLING SOURCE INC. Joan Brom - Secretary PHP LOCKER CO. Michaelyn Sherrill - Treasurer WINGFOOT RESIDENTIAL Barbara Baker WACHOVIA BANK/WELLS FARGO Myron Boloyan, Esq. HASELDEN, OWEN, BOLOYAN & CORSON, LLC Donna Bordeaux BORDEAUX & BORDEAUX, CPAs, PA Fred Caldwell FRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET Jeffrey DeSart ENERGY SMART HOMES
Donna Bordeaux, CPA, PFS, is co-owner of Bordeaux & Bordeaux, an accounting firm located in Lake Wylie. Donna enjoys helping business owners by providing advice and guidance all throughout the year and by consulting with owners to make sure their goals align with their business activities. Her love of technology and organization has resulted in the firm’s ability to leverage technology to the fullest extent and to allow for strong customer interaction and relationships. Donna is very engaged in the Lake Wylie community. She participates with the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, Friends in Business in Lake Wylie and Families of Palisades Episcopal School Association. Donna also enjoys boating and relaxing on Lake Wylie with her husband Chad and 4-year-old Zack.
Allan Gregory EDWARD JONES Diana Grubenhoff LONG COVE MARINA Andy Kane CAMP THUNDERBIRD David Mathein T-BONES ON THE LAKE Paige McCarter CLOVER COMMUNITY BANK Susan Bromfield, President P.O. Box 5233 264 Latitude Lane, Suite 101 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-2827, Fax: 803-831-2460 lakewyliechamber@yahoo.com www.lakewyliesc.com
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Annual Spring Appreciation Luncheon and Fashion Show April 22, 2010 Noon to 1:30 PM River Hills Country Club Sponsored by Bank of York and Watson Insurance Featuring Fashion show by Alta of Rock Hill and The Men’s Shop of York with local male and female models. Sandee Wilkerson (First Properties of the Carolinas), committee chair of the luncheon, also enjoyed being a model.
Music! Door Prizes! Lots of Fun! The Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon offers a great opportunity for businesses to entertain or thank clients, staff and/or vendors.
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elebrate spring with your guests at Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon and Fashion Show! This year’s event, sponsored by Bank of York and Watson Insurance, will be held on Thursday, April 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at River Hills Country Club. The luncheon features a fashion show of styles by Alta of Rock Hill and The Men’s Shop of York, modeled by local female and male residents and business people. There will be live music and lots of attractive door prizes. The Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon is an ideal way for businesses to entertain or thank clients, customers, staff and/or vendors. A corporate table for eight is $300 and includes a table sign with the company’s name, priority seating at the luncheon and acknowledgement in pre- and post-event publicity. Individual table seats are also available, at $20 per person. Since the luncheon is a very popular event in the Lake Wylie community, guests are encouraged to reserve a spot without delay. To make reservations now or for more information, call Susan Bromfield at the Chamber at 803-831-2827 or e-mail lakewyliechamber@ yahoo.com.
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Chamber volunteer David Cox looks ready for the tropics in his outfit from The Men’s Shop of York.
Joe Versen of Joe L. Versen Appraisals LLC had a great time being a model at last year’s Chamber event.
Elizabeth Hartley (Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic) enjoyed wearing fashions by Alta of Rock Hill. Elizabeth is Lake Wylie Chamber’s Citizen of the Year.
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Business After Hours Sept. 24, 2009 Lake Wylie Liquors, Q-2-U Catering, Gala Affairs and Anytime Fitness • “Celebrating the Expansion of Lake Wylie Liquors”
(L. to r.) Charles Bromfield (Lakeside Insurance), George Bellich (Lead Source Marketing), Melanie McClure (Lakeside Insurance) and Dwayne McClure (CitiGroup) admire the expansion of Lake Wylie Liquors.
Nancy Snyder and Sandy Stanek visit under the tent at Business After Hours at Lake Wylie Liquors. The event was held to celebrate the long-anticipated expansion of the store.
Andy and Wendy Burman of Burman Electric were among the Chamber members who came to congratulate Vince Mugavero on the expansion of his Lake Wylie Liquors.
Allan Gregory (center) of Edward Jones, surrounded by Chamber friends, was pleasantly surprised to have his name chosen to win one of Lake Wylie Liquors many door prizes at Business After Hours on Sept. 24.
Oct. 8, 2009 TheraCare Home Health & Staffing • “TheraCare’s Fifth Anniversary Celebration”
Chamber Board Chairman Charles Wood congratulates Gregory and Deirdre Pippins on the fifth anniversary of the opening of their business. TheraCare provides home health services to seniors and those recuperating at home.
The staff of TheraCare Home Health & Staffing was on hand at Business After Hours to help celebrate the company’s fifth anniversary.
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Rinehart Realty, Lake Wylie Business Centre, Q-2-U Catering, Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic, Peeler Company Insurance, Association Management Solutions, Lakeside Insurance, Carolina Family Dentistry, Zuny Interiors Workroom, Home Helpers, Lake Wylie Today, Lake Wylie Travel and Whippoorwill Ranch Carriage Tours “Oktoberfest”
Fred Caldwell Chevrolet“Celebrating the Dealership’s Expansion”
Guests at Oktoberfest on Oct. 22 took advantage of decorative bales of hay to sit a spell and have a bit to eat.
Fred Caldwell, owner of Fred Caldwell Chevrolet, and Gwen Thompson, president of Clover Community Bank, celebrate the dealership’s expansion with a combined Lake Wylie/Clover Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Fred Caldwell is also a member of Lake Wylie Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Phil Huffman and Kathleen Biseli (Dilworth Coffee House), Chad Bordeaux (Bordeaux & Bordeaux CPAs) and Jason Everson (Good Samaritan UMC) enjoy the beautiful fall weather at Oktoberfest. Charles Wood, Board Chairman of Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, assisted by Chamber volunteer David Cox, kept the crowd’s attention as name after name was drawn for sports memorabilia door prizes.
Leonard Jackson (Lake Wylie Business Centre) and Dr. Vanessa Vargas (Carolinas Family Dentistry at Lake Wylie), both sponsors of Oktoberfest, were very happy with the large turnout at Business After Hours. A terrific bluegrass band entertained the crowd at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet’s Business After Hours on Nov. 5.
Jerry Bullard (l.) and Brian Rich from Q2-U Catering pleased the crowd at the Oktoberfest Business After Hours on Oct. 22 with a sampling of delicious German food.
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Terri Moore (Moore on the Move) won a floral centerpiece at Business After Hours at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet.
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Annual Golf Classic Oct. 1, 2009 Sponsored by Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville Held at River Hills Country Club, Photos/Diana Grubenhoff
Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville was the sponsor of this year’s tournament at River Hills Country Club.
Chamber President Susan Bromfield (l.), Bob Brom (PHP Locker) and Chamber Secretary Joan Brom greeted golfers at the registration table.
Jim Heckle (in blue) and his foursome from York County Natural Gas thoroughly enjoyed the course and the beautiful weather that made this year’s tournament a “winner.”
A happy group at the “Mojito Hole” offered hospitality to golfers as they made their way around the course. (Front, l. to r.) Shirley MacMillan (Home Helpers) and Jeani Rogers (ACE: A Caring Environment). (Second row, l. to r.) Mary Kate Peabody (Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living), Melanie McClure (Lakeside Insurance), Linda Eiler (Chamber volunteer) and John Ficker (Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living).
Business After Golf | Oct. 1, 2009 River Hills Country Club
Business After Golf on the terrace of River Hills Country Club was a great place to end a fantastic day of golfing, fun and networking.
Kristin Alley (l.) and Mary Pettus, both of Lake Wylie Pilot, enjoyed the hospitality at Business After Hours. The Pilot was a sponsor of the event.
Shirley MacMillan (Home Helpers) tells Bob Wheeler how much fun people had at the golf tournament.
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Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings Vince Mugavero, owner of Lake Wylie Liquors, along with his staff, Chamber President Susan Bromfield and Chamber Board Chairman Charles Wood, cut the ribbon at the Sept. 24 ribbon cutting in celebration of the expansion and doubling in size of Lake Wylie Liquors.
Wachovia Bank, N.A., a Wells Fargo Co., celebrated the opening of its new branch at Mill Creek Commons with a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Nov. 4. Chamber President Susan Bromfield, District Manager Rhonda Tomten and Branch Manager Barbara Baker, surrounded by bank employees and chamber members, do the honors.
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Fred Caldwell, along with Clover Chamber President Beth Covington, Lake Wylie Chamber Board Chairman Charles Wood and President Susan Bromfield, and Clover Mayor Donnie Grice, cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening and expansion of his new service center at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet.
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Annual Holiday Gala Dec. 3, 2009 Held at River Hills Country Club | Photos by Diana Grubenhoff
Chamber Board member David Mathein (r., T-Bones on the Lake) presents Watson Insurance with the Business of the Year award. Accepting are Rob Watson (l.) and Fred Nason. The Lake Wylie office of Watson Insurance, managed by Fred Nason, is the largest producing of the company’s four locations.
Jane McCarthy (Lake Wylie Today) and her guest, Jamie Coulter, enjoyed the holiday ambiance of the evening.
Helping the Chamber celebrate its 30th anniversary were founding members (l. to r.) Al Powell and Mary Frances Coon, affectionately known as “Mama C” (The River Rat) and John Wilkerson (River Hills Realty and First Properties of the Carolinas). “Mama C” traveled all the way from Alabama for the festivities.
Chamber Board members Joan Brom and Fred nd their Caldwell (Fred Caldwell Chevrolet) and spouses, Bob and Vicki.
Everyone had a great time dancing to the music of The Classics.
rman Charles Chamber Chairman Wood (Anchor Self Storhe 2009 age) presents the Citizen of the Year eth award to Elizabeth gniHartley, in recognition of her manyy charitable and educational efforts in the Lakee Wylie area.
Chamber volunteer Jack Haher, Debra Eident (center, CMC – Steele Creek) and Debbie Godfrey (CMC – Pineville) thought the gala was a wonderful event.
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Holiday Business After Hours Dec. 10, 2009 Sponsored by Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living, Home Helpers and Lake Wylie Liquors Held at Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living
Stacey Rutledge, Activity Director at Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living, and Miss Stuckey, a resident, enjoy the music at the Holiday Business After Hours.
Chamber members, Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living residents and their families mingle and share the festive spirit at Holiday Business After Hours.
Bobbie Otto, the Chamber’s Administrative Assistant for the past three years, is joining the ranks of the retired. Pictured here at the Holiday Business After Hours with Chamber volunteer Jack Haher, Bobbie looks forward to retirement and continuing to be active in the Lake Wylie community.
Annual “Lights on the Lake” Holiday Boat Parade Dec. 12, 2009 Photo by Chris Stokes One of several dozen Lake Wylie boats whimsically decorated for the 21st annual “Lights on the Lake” Holiday Boat Parade. Decorations ranged from comical to beautiful, and all were most creative.
Thank You to Our Boat Parade Sponsors! Wendy’s | T-Bones on the Lake | Light-N-Up Houseboat | Bi-Lo – Lake Wylie | Lowe’s – Lake Wylie
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Spotlight Welcome New Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Members Sept.16, 2009 - Jan. 26, 2010 Baker Financial Group Jason Baker 10935 Winds Crossing Drive, Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28223 704-587-9596, Fax: 704-587-9212 Jason@bakerinvesting.com www.bakerinversting.com Financial planning
Connecting Elements Inc. Jon Cohan 9771-F Southern Pine Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273 704-525-2770 joncohan@connectingelements.com www.connectingelements.com Office furniture
Primrose School of Lake Wylie Marybeth Mahal 3960 W. Arrowood Road Charlotte, NC 28273 704-743-6893 mlittleb@msn.com www.primroselakewylie.com Early childhood development centers
Capital South Funding Adrian Walker, President 4609 Charlotte Highway, Suite 4 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-656-5888 processing@capitalsouthfunding.com www.capitalsouthfunding.com Mortgage company
Lake Wylie Today Jane DuBois McCarthy 264 Latitude Lane, Suite 102 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 704-287-8668, Fax: 803-631-4778 jane@duboisandco.com Publications
Sportscenter Athletic Club of Lake Wylie Ron Johnson 4076 Charlotte Highway Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-8331 sportsctr@comporium.net www.freewebs.com/sportscenterlw Fitness center
Charlotte Web Development Ted Hessing 13 Commodore Point Road Lake Wylie, SC 29710 704-577-8242 ted@charlottewebdevelopment.com www.charlottewebdevelopment.com Website design
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Rick Gross 301 S. Tryon Street, Ste. 1600 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-379-7641 rick.gross@morganstanley.com Financial advisor Moss Insurance Group Tommy Martin 4 Executive Court Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-631-5161, Fax: 803-631-5114 tommy@mossinsurancegroup.net www.mossinsurancegroup.net Insurance
Todd Baxter Design Todd Baxter 10027 Bora Bora Drive Tega Cay, SC 29708 803-367-2857 toddbaxter@comporium.net www.toddbaxterdesign.com Graphic design
Jason Baker (r.) of Baker Financial is a new Chamber member. He recently enjoyed playing in his first Chamber Golf Tournament and is seen here relaxing at Business After Golf with Jeff DeSart (Energy Smart Homes) and Jane McCarthy (Lake Wylie Today.) Photo by Diana Grubenhoff
New Chamber member Zunilda Diaz of Zuny Interiors Workroom is pictured at the Lake Wylie Chamber Visitor Center with the beautiful new window cornices she created for the center. Zuny’s business is located at Lake Wylie Business Center on Latitude Lane, next to the Chamber. Photo by Susan Bromfield
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Renewing Members Sept. 16, 2009 Jan. 26, 2010
Businesses A.Altieri@ReMax Allen Tate Company Anytime Fitness Azura Medical Spa of Charlotte Benton Pest Management LLC Bill Buchanan Agency/Nationwide Insurance Camp Thunderbird Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville Charlotte Web Development D&D Sanitation David Wysor Design Dock Masters Marine Construction of Lake Wylie, LLC Duke Energy Edward Jones Energy Smart Homes First Data Independent Sales York Fred Caldwell Chevrolet Home Helpers Joyce Presley Realty, LLC Lake Wylie Athletic Association Lake Wylie Business Centre Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic Lake Wylie Marina, Inc. Lake Wylie Marine Commission Lake Wylie Public Library Lake Wylie Tax Service & Bookkeeping Lake Wylie Travel Lakeside Insurance and Consulting Ledcor Construction Inc. Lifestyle Physical Therapy, LLC Lowe’s #2920 Lake Wylie McSpadden Custom Homes Nail Gallery/Nail Palace The River Rat Ryan Homes at Autumn Cove Sifford Stine Insurance Agency Sterling Source, Inc. TotalBond Veterinary Hospital - Bethel Whippoorwill Ranch Carriage Tours WylieBoatRentals.com
Individuals: David Cox George Gessner Jack Haher Marie Husvar Tim J. Kelly R. Stanton Over Rosazella Shook David Stewart Robert Wheeler Sandee Wilkerson
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Spotlight Upcoming Activities “St. Patrick’s Day” Business After Hours Thursday, March 11, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Clover Community Bank, Lake Wylie Liquors and the Lake Wylie and Clover Chambers of Commerce Held at: Clover Community Bank – Lake Wylie Business After Hours Thursday, April 15, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: McSpadden Custom Homes, Bordeaux & Bordeaux, Glaza Chiropractic; Lake Wylie Professional Center and Lake Wylie Eye Held at: Lake Wylie Professional Center on Nautical Drive, Lake Wylie Spring Appreciation Luncheon and Fashion Show Thursday, April 22, 2010 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Bank of York and
Watson Insurance Held at: River Hills Country Club Business After Hours Thursday, May 6, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by and held at: Heron Cove on Montgomery Road, Lake Wylie Business After Hours Thursday, May 13, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by and held at: Allen Tate Co., 1000 Village Harbor Drive, Lake Wylie Industry Appreciation Day Countywide Business After Hours Thursday, May 20, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Held at: Tega Cay Golf Club
David Wysor Jewelry Design and Q-2-U Catering Held at: Lake Wylie Plaza on Highway 49, Lake Wylie Lake Wylie Splash Dash 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk Saturday, June 12, 2010 8 a.m. Held at: Camp Thunderbird and River Hills, Lake Wylie Business After Hours Thursday, June 17, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: River Hills Marina, T-Bones on the Lake Held at: River Hills Marina Pavilion in River Hills, Lake Wylie Visit www.lakewyliesc.com for calendar updates.
Business After Hours Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Sportscenter Athletic Club, Lake Wylie Plaza,
Save the Date! Splash Dash, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s 10K/5K race/walk, takes place on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Registration is at 7 a.m.at Camp Thunderbird. The race and walk start at 8 a.m. and wind through River Hills, finishing at Camp Thunderbird. Advance reservations: $20 race, $10 walk. Visit www.lakewyliesc.com for more information and an online registration form.
Thank You Thank You to Our Annual Holiday Gala Sponsors! Premier Sponsor T-Bones on the Lake Gold Sponsors River Hills Country Club York County Natural Gas Silver Sponsors Aligned Marketing Clover Community Bank Crown Harbor Marketing, Inc. Fred Caldwell Chevrolet SC House Representative Ralph Norman Watson Insurance Program Sponsor Gaston Memorial/CaroMont Health
Thank You to Our Business After Golf Sponsors! Haselden, Owen, Boloyan & Corson Lake Wylie Business Centre Lake Wylie Pilot River Hills Country Club Wachovia Bank, N.A. Watson Insurance
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