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By Susan Bromfield, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

hanksgiving is a time to count our blessings, share a day with family and friends and enjoy a day of feasting and football. There is much to be thankful for when you live in Lake Wylie. Each day comes with enjoyment of beauty, recreational opportunities, caring neighbors and friends‌ Thanksgiving begins a season to share the bounty of additional giving and sharing. It is a time to give to area charities and the many charity projects that benefit so many all year long. Area banks and churches will have Angel Trees and Toys for Tots collections. The Clover Jaycees Santa’s Toy drive (benefiting children in the Clover School District), Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte and CAAC adopt-a-family are just a few of the many ways to give generously to those less fortunate 2

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during the holidays. Toys and canned goods may be dropped off at Kodiak Mini Storage and Lake Wylie Assisted Living. Give a warm coat, a new unwrapped toy, canned goods or a check to the many that need a helping hand.

Giving your time by volunteering is a priceless gift. Check out page 44 for a list of Lake Wylie organizations and businesses that help the less fortunate all year round.

As Thanksgiving and the holidays are upon us, it is a time to count our blessings, give thanks and give what we can to reach out and help others. It is a time to share with family and friends and think about how we can better help our own community. While the season of giving is all year long, the holidays are a time to celebrate the season by giving and caring for those around us. LW

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LakeWylie TODAY

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Lake Wylie Today Editor - Jenny Peterson JPeterson@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3145

2 Our View The season of giving at Lake Wylie

Special Projects Editor - Licia Jackson ljackson@scbiznews.com • 803.726.7546 Creative Director - Ryan Wilcox production1@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3117

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The 26th annual Boat Parade on Lake Wylie to include “Christmas on the Lake” event

Advertising Sales - Jane DuBois jane@lakewylietoday.com • 704.287.8668 Contributing Editors Susan Bromfield President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce susan@lakewyliesc.com • 803.831.2827

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Holiday time! Get inspired with these party ideas

Jane DuBois jane@lakewylietoday.com • 704.287.8668

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Contributing Writers Susan Bromfield Jane DuBois Jan Todd

Olde York Home Tour

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All-out decorations usher in the season

30 Community Connection

A list of local holiday events

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The Classics band is a staple in Lake Wylie

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Mailbag Did you just catch a fish? 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 4 for information on where to submit photos and stories.

Rep. Tommy Pope honored with Legislator of the Year Award

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outh Carolina Representative Thomas E. “Tommy” Pope was recently named by The South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association (SCRPA) as the 2014-2015 Legislator of the Year. This award is given to an individual in the Legislature based on efforts contributed to the recreation and parks field.

The SCRPA works to build the community through programs and advocacy for parks, recreation and tourism. The receiver of this award must show leadership and dedication to advocating and assisting with these programs on a state level.

Representative Pope has shown this leadership and dedication by his work to obtain a discount for the SCRPA regarding SLED background checks for volunteers in 2011, working to pass a three-year proviso for the SCRPA in the state budget in 2013 and assisting in obtaining additional funding for the Parks and Recreational Development (PARD) fund in 2014.

Representative Pope serves District 47 in the S.C. House of Representatives. He is also a managing partner at Elrod Pope Law Firm. He has offices located at 212 East Black St. in Rock Hill and by appointment only at 264 Latitude Lane, Suite 102, Lake Wylie. Visit www.tommypope.com, www.elrodpope.com, or call 803-324-7574 for more information.

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Record-breaking catfish tournament on Lake Wylie

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he Catawba Catfish Club held its second tournament of the 2014-2015 season on Sat., Oct. 18. There were 40 boats, a new club record for Lake Wylie, with 86 anglers all vying for a total pot of $1,720 and a Big Fish Pot of $400. With beautiful weather with a high of mid-70s and low of mid-50s, 35 of the 40 boats weighed in fish for the competition.

The team of Team Reel Time/Team Fish Bite Rod Holders brothers Marty Green and

Jeff Green took the top spot, bringing in a three-fish stringer of 91.1 pounds and setting a new club record on Lake Wylie. The brothers broke their previous club record on Lake Wylie of 88.6 pounds set last November. Jeff Smith of Team Rod Benders won the Big Fish Pot with a Blue Catfish weighing in at 43.9 pounds. The next fishing tournament in Lake Wylie will be held on Dec. 13 at the Buster Boyd Bridge. Visit www. catawbacatfishclub. com for more information.

Marty Green and Jeff Green with two of their three winning catfish.

Bush-N-Vine farms moves into new sales building

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ush-N-Vine Farms in York celebrated the grand opening of its new sales building on Friday, Oct. 24. The ribbon cutting included family, friends, customers, members of the Greater York Chamber of Commerce and South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers. Refreshments included a chocolate fountain for dipping strawberries. All of the farm’s produce and furniture has been moved to the new building and both the employees and customers are enjoying the new place. The farm, located at 1650 Filbert Highway in York, is open 12 months a year with limited hours during the months of January and February. Call 803-6842732 for exact hours.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Charity Drive

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he Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and Lake Wylie Pilot are accepting donations for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors holiday toy, canned goods and warm clothing drive. We are asking Lake Wylie neighbors to contribute new, unwrapped toys for area children, canned goods and new gloves, scarves, hats and coats for children and families in need in our area. Drop off locations are Kodiak Mini Storage and Lake Wylie Assisted Living. Checks are welcome too. Make checks to Clover Area Assistance Center and mail to PO Box 521, Clover, SC 29710.

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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden offers wreathmaking class

Create a beautiful custom wreath to decorate your front door, to top your fireplace or to give as a gift to a neighbor to kick off the holiday season.

Cost: Members $22 with $25 materials fee, earn how to create a stunning holiday wreath from the staff at the Daniel Stowe non-members $28 with a Botanical Garden on Sunday, Nov. 30 $25 materials fee.

Other holiday-inspired classes from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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include: Papercrafting: Holiday Cards Dec. 7, 2014, 1:153:15 p.m.

Impress friends and family on your holiday mailing list with a hand-made card, created using rubber stamps and fun new techniques. Cost: Members $18 + $5 materials fee, non-members $22 + $5 materials fee Photographing Holiday Lights December 7, 2014, 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Learn how to take evening photos of holiday lights. After classroom instruction, take a tour of the garden’s impressive light display.

Class instruction is provided by Dave Kelly, Wildlife Photographer & Adobe® Certified Instructor and Owner of DEK Photography.

Cost: Members, $50, non-members $60.

To register for the classes call 704-829-1294 or buy tickets at www.dsbg.org. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, N.C.

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he Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden held its Ladybug Ball fundraiser on Sept. 26 with proceeds benefiting the garden’s K-5 school programs. Children and adults were encouraged to come dressed as their favorite bug at the event that had activities, butterfly dancers and a silent auction. Photo by Encaptured & Co.

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All Saints Knights of Columbus distribute Coats for Kids

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he Knights of Columbus Council and Respect for Life Ministry of All Saints Catholic Church in Lake Wylie are in the process of ordering and distributing approximately four dozen coats throughout the community where needs were identified. The group accepted donations for Coats for Kids

this fall to provide winter coats to children in need. These are brand new coats, of mixed sizes, which the group obtained through the KofC Supreme Headquarters. This program began in 2009 and is designed to provide warm winter coats to children in need. For $220, the organization can provide coats to 12 children in York County in various sizes. Generous donations were accepted by mail and after Sunday masses at All Saints Catholic Church. For more info, or Knights of Columbus members at the Coats to suggest organizations that could use coats for for Kids campaign outside All Saints Cathokids, email rick.engel7097@gmail.com. lic Church.

Rotary writes grant for outdoor classroom at Bethel Elementary

Lake Wylie Rotary members of the board for 2014-2015 include (from left): Bob Stigers (Sergeant at Arms), Mychal Frost (President Elect), Karen van Vierssen (President), Eddie Lukowski (Secretary), Susie Whitesides (Officer at Large) and Janet Gaglione (Officer at Large) Not Pictured: Chad Bordeaux (Treasurer) and Mary Sieck (Past President)

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he Lake Wylie Rotary Club recently wrote a grant for $4,000 to the Rotary International Foundation to be used to assist Bethel Elementary School with the construction of an outdoor science classroom and lab. This will give students hands-on, real life opportunities to experience what they are learning.

Rotarians are also donating volunteer hours to assist with actual land clearing and construction of learning stations.

The club retains the money until the time it can be used for the Bethel project.

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‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ kicks off winter lineup

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he Clover School District Auditorium Performing Arts Series continues its 2014-2015 season with new performances for all ages. Each performance is held at the Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East in Clover.

Children’s Theatre of Charlotte:

The Emperor’s New Clothes Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, 7 p.m.

Individual Tickets $5 This world premiere is a delightfully funny re-telling of the Hans Christian Anderson story. The vain and selfish emperor is duped by a mother and her son, who convince him they can make him a unique suit of clothes that is not only beautiful but magical—it can only be seen by those who are smart and worthy. Will the emperor “see” through their plan or get the fate he deserves?

The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Resident Touring Company (formerly known as the Tarradiddle Players) has performed for over one million children in schools, at community centers, in towns big and small across the Southeast, bringing smiles and maybe a tear or two to the faces of everyone they meet.

Cast members include Leslie Ann Giles, Tanya McClellan, Scott A. Miller and Stephen Seay.

Della’s Diner

Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015, 8 p.m.

Individual Tickets $15 Della is the sassy, big hearted cafe owner who dispenses love, wisdom and moral advice to the parade of odd balls who come and go from her cozy diner on Morning Glory Mountain.

Della’s daughter, Ramona, is returning from New York where she made her national singing debut on The Tonight Show. However, Ramona is shocked to learn that her arch nemesis, country music diva Connie Sue Day, has been released from prison and is making her way back to Morning Glory Mountain.

Meanwhile, Della’s husband, survivalist Ricky Jim Robinson, is digging a bomb shelter and preparing to face off with Ramona’s red-white-andblue husband, Sheriff Ronnie Frank Flaugher.

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Volunteers pick up trash at the Buster Boyd Bridge. (Photo/Randy Miller)

Top: The Swingle Singers are a legendary a cappella group.

Bottom: Cast members of the Childrens’ Theatre of Charlotte.

While Della is trying to keep her family from killing each other, a stranger arrives in the diner with ties to Della’s past ... if only they would let him speak.

“Della’s Diner” is a hilarious musical soap opera full of non-stop fun, laughter and radioactive chili!

The Swingle Singers

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, 8 p.m.

Individual Tickets $15 Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the London- based Swingle Singers are legendary in the world of a cappella. Their extensive repertoire encompasses pop, rock, jazz, Latin and classical styles and all sounds are made using only the human voice. For five decades the group has been setting the standard of vocal agility while pushing the boundaries of musical innovation, and the latest line-up of young talented voices effortlessly uphold the tradition of the original ’60s group.

Today’s incarnation of Swingle Singers are young, sexy and unbelievably talented. The group consists of seven young and versatile voices.

The Swingle Singers take audiences on a journey through a multitude of musical styles and atmospheres pushing the boundaries of what the human voice can achieve.

Season tickets are available for $50 per person. Individual tickets are also on sale for each event. For more information, call the auditorium at 803-222-8018 or visit the web site at www.clover.k12.sc.us/csda .

Lake Wylie Riversweep a success

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t was an absolutely beautiful Saturday on Oct. 4, when more than 1,000 volunteers scoured the shoreline, creeks and coves of Lake Wylie and collected a total of five and one-half dumpsters of trash and debris – about one-third less than last year.

Volunteers and boat captains alike commented on how clean the shoreline appeared as compared to past years.

In the early morning light, volunteers gathered at 14 locations around the lake to pick up trash, litter, junk and debris from the shoreline. Many went aboard one of more than 60 boats enlisted to transport participants to clean up areas on the lake and haul collected trash to one of 12 dumpsters provided by the local counties.

This year, for the first time the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation and the National Whitewater Center provided kayaks to volunteers at several locations. Kayaks have always served an important role during Riversweep by allowing volunteers to paddle in and clean up shallow coves and waterways that are unreachable by boat.

“All of the volunteers who lend their time and energy to this annual event appreciate the support of our partners, donors and sponsors,” said Ellen Goff, co-chair of the Riversweep Planning Group and board member of Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. “We are profoundly grateful for their contributions.”

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Excitement added to Lake Wylie’s 26th Annual Lights on the Lake Boat Parade Introducing Christmas by the Lake Saturday, December 13, 4-7p.m.

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oat Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with great viewing at the grassy lawn beside T-Bones on the Lake boat docks.

The Lights on the Lake Boat Parade has been a highlight of the holiday season in Lake Wylie for the past 25 years. The whole community loves seeing the procession of boats sparkling with holiday lights and decorations out on the lake. There is big news for this year: with the cooperation of several area churches, The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce is excited to expand the event into an outdoor, family-friendly celebration. Boat parade chairman Doug McSpadden is thrilled to add some new excitement to this established holiday event at the lake.

Christmas by the Lake will be a chance to gather together here in Lake Wylie and celebrate the season with our families, friends and neighbors in a festive, fun and relaxing atmosphere: • Warming Huts with free cocoa and hot cider • Live Nativity • Christmas Music • Luminary release to kick off the Boat Parade • And a visit from a very special guest Join us for a great evening!

In keeping with the season: food and monetary donations will be accepted by the CAAC (Clover Area Assistance Center).

Also unwrapped toys for children of all ages will be accepted for Santa’s Sleigh to benefit area children. They will be in the Chamber of Commerce Warming Hut. “This is an opportunity for local families to give canned goods and unwrapped toys to help others while enjoying the holiday event. It is the season of giving,” said Susan Bromfield, chamber president.

For all you boaters out there: Have you ever considered decorating your boat and joining the Boat Parade? It’s not too late to register!

The registration form is at the Chamber website www.lakewyliesc.com. Sign up today. LW

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The whole community loves seeing the procession of boats sparkling with holiday lights and decorations out on the lake. This year’s parade will start at 6:30 p.m.

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Celebrate with bubbles this holiday

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By Ryan Gilbert Brought to you by Market on Wylie

he holidays are a time for families and friends to gather and celebrate. And in the wine world, celebrations are synonymous with Champagne. But Champagne, as delicious as it may be, can be on the pricey side.

Luckily, there are sparkling wines made all over the world, and many of them have the dual ben-

efit of being tasty and affordable.

Even though we often use the term “Champagne” as a generic description for any sparkling wine, that’s a misnomer. Only wines from the Champagne region of France are allowed to have this word on their bottles.

Yet, winemaking regions all over the world

produce sparkling wine offering lots of alternatives to Champagnes and are priced very competitively. Let’s talk about some of the choices available.

Cava

Once upon a time, winegrowers in France had their crops afflicted by an invasive species that left their vineyards dead and barren.

Many left for the Penedes, a region in Spain’s Catalonia, and began making sparkling wine from native grapes there called Cava. This wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, is aged on the lees for a period of time and is finished with an addition of sugar to determine its final level of dryness. Cava often has the complex, bready notes that are found in Champagnes and comes in at a fraction of the price.

Cremant

Cremants are produced in some of France’s most prestigious areas. Depending on the region they are made in, they can use grapes as diverse as Riesling, Cabernet Franc or Chenin Blanc. One of the best things about Cremants is that they often have very elegant packaging; to the untrained eye, it is often indistinguishable from a top tier Champagne and often has flavor profiles akin to Champagne.

Prosecco

Prosecco is a sparkling wine made in the Veneto region of Italy (the countryside surrounding the city of Venice) from a grape named Glera. Recently, the Italians have begun to pass laws that mirror those of the French, to protect the Prosecco brand. Prosecco wine undergoes its secondary fermentation in a large tank, rather than inside the bottle. The result is a fresher, fruitier, but not necessarily sweeter flavor. Prosecco comes in two main styles: Spumante, the fully sparkling, shoot-the-cork-across-the-room style, and Frizzante, a much gentler sparkle, with just a light touch of effervescence.

Market on Wylie has a wide selection of sparkling wines, fine wines and craft beers. It is located at 4070 Charlotte Highway in Lake Wylie. 803-701-7300. LW

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by Jenny Peterson Photos by Jan Todd

With the holidays right around the corner, there’s no better way to elevate everyone’s spirits than by gathering with family and friends for a party.

Whether you convene at a festively-decorated restaurant or wear the chef’s apron yourself, one thing is certain: warm, hearty

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It begins with good wine

Wine is a great holiday beverage that can complement any dish, and no shop has a greater selection than The Wine Shop at Rivergate, a beautiful retail wine store and café, located at 14142 Rivergate Parkway in Charlotte.

“We have 1,000 different wines from the U.S. and all over the world—Italy, France, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina,” said Devin Allen, chef and general manager. There are a number of wines from California and Oregon.

“Our employees can point you in the right direction as regards what kind of wine you want; we can also suggest options,” he said.

“We do tend to sell more wine around the holidays; in the winter we sell more reds than whites and lots of hearty wines to pair,” Allen said. “With Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, wine always goes great with the meals. It’s always nice to share a bottle of wine with family and friends.”

There’s also a wide selection of Champagne and port for any celebratory occasion, and more than 250 types of imported beers are available. Beer enthusiasts can even create their own six packs with the many varieties of craft beers.

The Wine Shop at Rivergate opened in 2008

The Wine Shop at Rivergate’s fried goat cheese and apple salad pairs perfectly with a crisp white wine.

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Roving Palate Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza ‘s chicken penne pasta can be made in a party or family size for any occasion. and has expanded to a full-service restaurant open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.

Full-service catering to fit any budget is also offered. Menu items, including filet mignon, cured meat plates, olive plates and imported, smoked and aged cheeses, can be paired perfectly with a wine selection. Small plates include mussels and truffle French fries.

The holidays are a lively time at The Wine Shop at Rivergate with its festive holiday decorations. The restaurant’s Tasting Room is a perfect setting for a private holiday party or any type of personal or business event. Patrons can order from the extensive menu, or allow the chef and a wine steward to customize a full-course dinner menu with a personalized wine tasting – right down to desserts paired with dessert wines.

“We thought the wine shop was different than any other places around here when we opened,” Allen said. “Now the restaurant and food is probably the main reason people come.”

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Go gourmet at home For those looking to throw a holiday home dinner party, a warm, seasonal appetizer-and-wine party is a good bet, and everything you need can be found at the newly opened Market on Wylie.

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Highway next to Hunt, Paddle, Fish, has a large gourmet selection of imported meats and cheeses that allow a number of savory epicurean combinations.

“I get imported Wagyu beef from Australia and New Zealand, Berkshire pork, Kobe beef and pork, elk from Australia, chicken sausage, stuffed chicken breast and

Roving Palate Barbara Jenkins, owner of Market on Wylie, offers Italian gourmet meats, cheeses and wines.

hormone-free chicken from a farm in North Carolina,” said owner Barbara Jenkins. There’s even fresh seafood every Friday by pre-order only.

“Right now, for Thanksgiving, I’m taking orders for fresh hormone-free turkey from the same farm as the chickens, out of Winston-Salem,” she said.

Jenkins, who opened Market on Lake Wylie in October 2014 with her husband, David, and their sons, David, Jr. and Matthew, has already found a niche in the shop’s wide assortment of hard-to-find items, including imported cheese, cured salami and gourmet meats.

“There’s a lot of Italian things because I’m Italian,” Jenkins said. The market sells pasta and desserts, frozen pizzas, stuffed breads, pancetta, and tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella.

“We have ‘take-n-bakes,’ like egg-

plant parmesan; the customer pulls the lid off and pops it in the oven,” Jenkins said. There is also a selection of olives, olive oils and vinegars.

There are also imported desserts to take home, many from Italy, including creamy gelato.

The “Kentucky bourbon cake” at Market on Wylie is another unique and festive offering.

An impressive wine and beer seclection accompanies these gourmet foods, with wines from all over the world, in all price points.

Jenkins said she hopes to eventually hold wine tasting events and expand the market’s craft beer offerings.

“I really enjoy cooking, and I enjoy eating,” Jenkins said. “It’s great to drink some great wine, eat some good food, and enjoy the experience. Eat, drink be merry with us.”

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Roving Palate Fun Mexican fare, like the shrimp taco salad at Rey Azteca, can be ordered for a large holiday party.

Shake up tradition with easy party trays Warm and comforting party food that pleases the whole family can be found at Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza, which is celebrating almost 20 years in the area.

The restaurant has a number of generous party trays available for dinner parties and events: delicious lasagna, New York-style hand-tossed pizzas, eggplant parmesan and piping-hot garlic bread.

For busy families during the holidays, “We have our family portions that serve up to four people,” said Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza Manager Teresa Yarbrough. “The family portion is not something you need to call for in advance; we offer a family serving of lasagna that you can pick up to refrigerate and place right in your oven. For what it would cost to make it yourself, we can do it for you and save you both time and energy.”

Party trays are perfect for easy holiday gatherings at the home or office. Yarbrough said the Charlotte Highway restaurant, located in the Lake Wylie Plaza, uses fresh ingredients for a true homemade flavor.

“We cut our own ingredients. It’s not canned, it’s not bagged, everything comes in whole and we cut it ourselves,” she said. “It’s very easy – we cook for you, so you don’t have to.”

Party the Mexican way

At Rey Azteca Mexican restaurant, at 4052 Charlotte Highway, party platters of fajitas and tacos are a big hit with the whole family.

“We can do anything off the menu and make it into party size,” said Diana Ayala, who works at the restaurant. “A lot of people ask for tacos and soft tacos with the ingredient separate so it’s a buffet-style, and they can add ingredients the way they like.”

Party platters of quesadillas are also a favorite, cut into bite-sized pieces. “We have chicken, steak, seafood—we can even do chicken soup,” Ayala said. It has a little bit of pico de gallo and sour cream and adds a lot of warmth in the winter along with a lot of flavor.

In addition to the generous portion sizes, “Mexican food is very quick and convenient and lots of fun for children,” Ayala said. “A lot of people come in for parties. It’s easy to serve, and it doesn’t need a lot of attention.” LW

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Waxy magnolia leaves provided greenery inside and out in the McElwee home on College Street in York.

Homes for the Holidays Story and photos by Jan Todd

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The Pratt House, once home to a York Family physician for over 50 years, is now owned and restored by a young family, the Lanes.

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The Snyder House, located on East Jefferson Street in York.

n the midst of a busy holiday season, there is a place to slow the pace and reflect on days gone by. Just down the road in downtown York, the Yorkville Historical Society presents the annual “Christmas in Olde York,” a holiday tour of historical homes and sites.

According to a representative from the YHS, York has one of the largest historical home districts in the state of South Carolina, second only to Charleston. The annual Christmas tour presents the opportunity for the public to see the interiors of some of the

community’s historic treasures.

Last year, highlights of the tour included a visit to the Snyder House on East Jefferson Street. A portion of this home originated in the 1700s, with other portions added in the early 1800s. It once served as a private academy and boy’s school, and as a shelter for Charleston refugees during the Civil War. Current owners Hazel and Murray Somerville have preserved the rich history of this home, and have added a music conservatory in the back, furnished with two organs and a harpsichord. Visitors on the home tour were treated to musical demonstrations of these heirloom instruments.

A short walk away, visitors toured the Pratt House on College Street, a two-story Victorian built in the early 1900s. Pine garland trimmed the porch rails, indoor fireplace mantles, and wide staircase leading to the second story. Current residents Sarah and Jason Lane have extensively remodeled this home, modernizing the kitchen and adding an inground pool for their young family to enjoy.

Across the street, lifelong York County residents Henry and Elizabeth Owen opened their hundred-year-old home for the Christmas tour. An antique rocking horse and boughs of holly adorned the wrap-around porch on this Queen Ann style home. This home is known as the McElwee House, named for the general store merchant who

An elegant curved staircase provided the perfect backdrop for the Woods’ live fir tree in the Witherspoon/Hunter house on Liberty Street.

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Garden Party Edward and Carolyn Wood, current owners of the Witherspoon/Hunter House on West Liberty Street, spent several years restoring this home to its former glory.

Murray Somerville, current owner of the Snyder House on East Jefferson Street, demonstrated the playing of a harpsichord in the music conservatory of the home.

lived in the home until the late 1950s. Rare hand-carved double doors at the entrance and a two story turret with fleur-de-lis make this home a true showplace in downtown York.

The curving staircase was the perfect backdrop for Edward and Carolyn Wood’s beautiful Christmas fir tree, decorated in white lights and festive Victorian-styled ornaments.

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project” and place to live near family in Charlotte. Once belonging to Isaac Witherspoon, a South Carolina senator and lieutenant governor in the 1800s, this house was given new life by the Woods, who hand restored the exterior and interior of the home.

On Kings Mountain Street, the Spencer Home welcomed visitors to a property built

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in the late 1800s. A double level “pediment porch”, a classic architectural style common in Greek architecture, provides a distinguished entrance into the home now owned by Robin and Terry Sartain. With eight interior fireplaces, the Sartains had no shortage of places to hang their stockings for a visit from Santa!

The 2014 tour, scheduled for December 13-14, will include six private homes plus the J.H. Leake Furniture Makers (no ticket needed at that location). The tour times are 3-7 p.m., and tickets are available for $15 at the Greater York Chamber of Commerce, 23 East Liberty St. in York. LW

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et into the holiday spirit with a number of holiday celebrations in and around Lake Wylie. From festivals, concerts and parades to the many places to visit Santa, there is something for everyone this holiday season. Please call ahead to check days and times, as they are subject to change.

November Holidays at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden - Nov. 21– Dec. 31 A special holiday lighting display this year at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden will brighten your holidays. Lights on at 5 p.m. nightly.

Visit www.dsbg.org for more information.

December Lake Wylie Chamber Gala - Dec. 4 The Lake Wylie Chamber’s annual meeting is held as a holiday gala celebration where the annual Business and Citizen of the Year are recognized. This years’ event will be at River Hills Country Club. A live band will accompany “Lake Wylie’s Got Talent” voices again this year, open to any participant who wants to sing. Reservations can be made by calling the chamber at 803-831-2827. Sponsorships are also available.

A Real Christmas Story at NarroWay Theatre - November through Dec. 22 Guaranteed snowfall at every performance!

Get show times and get more information at www.narroway.net.

ChristmasVille in Old Town Rock Hill Dec. 4-7 The eighth annual ChristmasVille festival will have over 70 events including horse drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickens carolers, a gingerbread house contest, multiple Santa activities and a real ice skating rink. For a full list of events, visit www.ChristmasVilleRockHill.com.

Christmas photos at Bush-N-Vine Farm Nov. 28 and 29 From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., a local photographer will take family Christmas pictures. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider and coffee will be available along with Christmas gift baskets.

Make appointments with Aaron Reel Photography at reel.aaron@gmail.com.

Merry Market and tree lighting in Clover Dec. 5 The Merry Market in Clover is filled with gift items to jump start your holiday shopping located at the Larne Building at 103 N. Main Street, Clover. 2-8 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., rock band, All of A Kind, will kick off a tree lighting ceremony at Centennial Park.

Winter Wonderland Craft Fair - Nov. 29 The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s annual Winter Wonderland Craft Fair will feature over 60 vendors selling handmade and homemade items. A children’s Candy Cane Hunt will takes place at noon. At the Dairy Barn.

Call 803-547-4575.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa at the Daniel Stowe Bontanical Garden - Dec. 6 Children will enjoy delicious fresh baked cookies and hot cocoa while visiting with Santa.

Garden “elves” will be on hand to help children create a special gift for someone on their list and Mrs. Claus will lead a sing-along followed

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by a polar express ride. All families will receive a complimentary photo with Santa. Cost: $30.

Reservations required. Call 704-829-1252.

Christmas Candlelight Tour at Historic Brattonsville - Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 Walk the candlelit paths of Historic Brattonsville as costumed interpreters tell the stories of people who lived there long ago. Hot drinks, seasonal foods and baked goods will be available for purchase. 3 p.m. Adults $10, Seniors $8, Youth (4-17) $5. CHM members are free. 4621 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill.

Clover High School Choraliers Winter Concert - Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Dec. 13, 8 p.m., Dec. 14, 3 p.m.

The annual winter concert will feature the singers of Clover High School in two styles: a traditional choir performance for the first half and a 1940s-themed second half with a “big band” feel. Classic and holiday selections, bright sequins and a guest tenor saxophonist will delight. $7. Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, Clover.

Downtown Christmas in Belmont - Dec. 12 From 6-9 p.m. enjoy carolers, apple cider and cookies as you stroll on Main Street. Music, food vendors, marshmellow roasting and $500 in drawings. Bring a can good or a toy to ride the horse-drawn wagon, train or hay ride.

Charlotte Ballet: Nutcracker - Dec. 12-23 The Nutcracker will celebrate the sights and sounds of the holiday season with over 100 performers. Magical snowfall at each performance. Tickets range from $25 - $90. Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. www.blumenthalarts.org or call 704-372-1000.

Feature Lake Wylie Boat Parade and Christmas by the Lake - Dec. 13 The Lights on the Lake Boat Parade has been a highlight of the holiday season here in Lake Wylie for the past 25 years. This year the event will expand to an outdoor, family-friendly celebration from 4 until 7 p.m.

Boat Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

Christmas in Olde York - Dec. 13 and 14 The 32nd Annual Christmas in Olde York’s holiday tour of historic homes and sites will be held from 3-7 p.m. with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Divine Saviour Catholic Church followed by a reception. Tickets are $15 and available in advance and on tour days at 23 E. Liberty Street, York, SC. 803-684-2590. LW

Local Christmas Parades Clover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 7 York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 3 Belmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 2 Rock Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 5 Fort Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 6 Lake Wylie Boat Parade. . . . . . . . . Dec. 13

Tree Lightings Clover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 5 Belmont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 1 Fort Mill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 4 Tega Cay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 6

School Winter Concerts All held at the Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, Clover.

Oakridge Middle School Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Clover Middle School Choraliers Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Clover High School Choraliers Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., Dec. 13 at 8 p.m., Dec. 14 at 3 p.m.

Clover Middle School Band Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Clover High School Band Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.

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hristmas comes to the Harrell house in Lake Wylie long before the Thanksgiving turkey is carved. “It is my favorite time of year!” said Beth Harrell.

“I’ve always loved decorating for Christmas.

We start early and have fun with it.” She decorates extensively in every living area of her home, with multiple Christmas trees and different themes throughout the house.

“I’ve always loved decorating,” Beth

said, “but it doesn’t have to be expensive.

When Scott and I got married, we didn’t have any money for Christmas decorations. I just went to Wal-mart and bought the cheap boxes of ornaments. I now use those same ornaments in the garland on my stairway. I had a friend who was inspired by mine and tried to duplicate. She complained that her garland didn’t look the same as mine, and I told her that was

because her ornaments were too nice!”

Beth has several Christmas trees, adorning the whole house. There are full sized trees in the dining room, the formal living room, a small one in the kitchen, and a large live tree in the family room. “My mom used to say, “Go big, or go home!”

Beth laughed.

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Christmas trees in multiple rooms adorn the Harrell home, which is eleganty decked out for the holidays.

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decor, gets special holiday treatment as well.

There’s a miniature pink Christmas tree, and various flamingo themed holiday trinkets.

“People come to our holiday parties just to see and talk about the flamingo bathroom!”

Beth loves to incorporate family treasures and momentos into her holiday decor. Hanging on the fireplace mantle are stockings handmade by her mother. She also remembers her parents with several ornaments on the tree.

“After my parents passed away, I chose a few ornaments that had hung on their Christmas tree each year, since I was a little girl.” She pointed to one, a miniature bedroom shoe.

“This was one of my mother’s favorites,” remembered Beth. “I love it because it reminds me of her.”

Feature In front of the house she has some lighted reindeer sculptures, something that was popular years ago. “My dad bought those for me,” she said, “soon after I was married. When we moved to River Hills, some of my neighbors laughed because they hadn’t seen decorations like that in ages, but I love them, because they’re from my dad!”

Under the Christmas tree in the kitchen, Beth transformed a red tablecloth, sewed by her mother, into a “Santa bag.” “I don’t use tablecloths on my table,” Beth said, “but I really wanted to do something with the one that my Mom made.” So she stuffed it, tied it, added a couple of elves and transformed her family heirloom into a cute Christmas decoration.

Beth has shared her love of collecting with her children. Each year, she adds to her ornament collection by three. “On our main family tree, I have three of each ornament,” she explained. “I wanted to start a collection for my kids, so when they have trees of their own, they’ll already have some ornaments.” Before Christmas each year, Beth chooses a new ornament for the tree, and buys three identical ones. “Scott and I will keep one, then the other two will go to the boys when they have trees of their own.” These ornaments usually represent something special to the family,

whether it be a special vacation, a sport, or other hobby that they enjoy.

In the foyer are several nutcrackers. Beth’s son Alexander, now a freshman in high school, collects them. “He started when he was four,” said Beth. “He saw one in a store and absolutely loved the soldier man with the crazy hair,” Beth described. “He now has a huge collection, more than two hundred.”

The largest, about five feet tall, was presented to Alexander by Beth’s brother. “I was home one day when Alexander was small,” she said,

“and the doorbell rang. I went to answer the door and thought there was a man outside,” she laughed, “and it was that nutcracker! My brother set him up on our front porch, rang the doorbell and disappeared.”

Beth decorates for other holidays as well, but Christmas is by far her favorite. “It takes several days to get it all up, and we have a lot of fun doing it. It’s like a trip down memory lane as we unpack each box. It gives us a chance to remember all of the special times we’ve had together as a family.” LW

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Winter and Holiday Party Guide Wedding, Anniversary and Special Event Party Information Locations for parties and gatherings Concord Cove 5303 Concord Road York SC 29745 803-831-1036 River Hills Country Club One Country Club Lane Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-2126 Full service location with food and beverage – ballroom or terrace T-Bones on The Lake Highway 49 @ Blucher Circle Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-0170 Red Fez Club 16600 Red Fez Club Road Charlotte, NC 28273 704-588-0574 Full service less formal lakeside location, has picnic shelter and building Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-825-4490 Holiday special events and parties – need caterer

Musicians and DJ’s: Joan Johnson, Harpist 4002 Windward Drive Tega Cay, SC 29715 803-548-3832 Ansel Couch, Guitarist 120 Captain White Drive Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-329-0640 anselwcouch@yahoo.com Christine Robinson, Violinist 349 Battery Circle Clover, SC 29710 803-802-1930 40

The Classics (Band) Jerry Robinson 2191 Lawrence Rd. Clover, SC 29710 704-678-9726 Carol Chase, Pianist 12 Hummingbird Court Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-5872 CarolChase2002@hotmail.com www.cdbaby.com/CarolChase Top Hat Entertainment (DJ) – Traditional and personalized Tom and Judy Gray 5362 Bluebird Lane York, SC 29745 704-737-7522 nadines@bellsouth.net

Photographers: Point of View Photography Jim and Charlene Stadnyck 2115 Culp Farms Drive Fort Mill, SC 29715 803-370-1174 jim@povphoto.com www.povphoto.com Deep Creek Photography Jan Todd jantodd@deepcreekcarolina.com www.deepcreekcarolina.com 803-242-6462

Carriage Rides and Santa with Carriage: Happy Trails Horse & Carriage Events Miriam Barrett 386 Hoot Owl Hollow Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-7301 Danny and Vonda Weaver 704-308-1212 muledad1@aol.com

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Travel – Holiday and Winter Getaways: AAA Vacations 13540 Steelecroft Parkway Charlotte, NC 28278 704-816-1680 Lake Wylie Travel Susan Lukowski 6244 North Road York, SC 29745 803-831-5494 lakewylietravel@yahoo.com www.lakewylietravel.com

Houseboat Charter: Light-N-Up Houseboat Charters 704-813-8033 Additional Unique Bridal / Holiday or Wedding party

Party and Tent Rental: Gala Affairs 1368 Constitution Rd. Rock Hills, SC 29730 803-324-8113

Azteca Grill / Rey Azteca Feliz Navidad Mexican Food Catering 803-831-9277 803-831-8930 Hey Sugar Shop Specialty Cookies and Cake truffle www.heysugarshop.com

Accommodations : York County Visitor and Convention Bureau 452 So. Anderson Road – Baxter Hood Center Rock Hill, SC 29731 800-866-5200 www.visityorkcounty.com

Locations for group parties: Concord Cove 5303 Concord Road York, SC 803-831- 1036

Party Trays and Catering:

River Hills Country Club One Country Club Lane Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-2126 Full service location with food and beverage – ballroom or terrace. Great for small or larger parties

Harris Teeter – Steelecroft 704-587-9970

Designer and unique jewelry:

Walmart- Lake Wylie Mill Creek Commons 803-2115

David Wysor Jewelry David Wysor Lake Wylie Plaza Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803- 831-0355

Creative Solutions PO Box 1236 Belmont, NC 28012 704- 825-8701

Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza Lake Wylie Plaza 803-831-0855 Q2U Catering Lake Wylie Plaza 803-831-8883

Precious Metals of Lake Wylie Jody Chandler 10 Executive Ct. Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-818-1100

Feature Personalized Printing and Monogramming: Sterling Source Lindy Wetherell 803-831-8133 Invitations and printing needs

Local Florists:

Hummingbird Florist 37 North Congress St. York, SC 29745 803-684-2248 Flowers Plus 404 North Main St. Clover, SC 29170 803-222-4796

Men’s Formal Wear and Tuxedos – rentals & sales The Men’s Shop of York 49 North Congress St. York, SC 29745 803-684-4121 LW

Magnolia House Florists Plantation Square Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-9155 The Palmetto House 306 North Main St. Clover, SC 29710 803-222-1125 888-438-9449

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Season of Giving at Lake Wylie lasts all year long

By Susan Bromfield

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nce again, it is time to count our blessings and give generously this holiday season and throughout the year.

Usually Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Season of Giving. At Lake Wylie the Season of Giving goes on all year long. It seems that each week there are various charity projects, fundraisers, volunteering projects and efforts to help others at all times. It is a giving community every day of the year. For newcomers there are endless opportunities to volunteer, give and participate.

The Lake Wylie community is blessed to have so many organizations working to help the less fortunate in our area all year round.

Here are just some of the many charitable efforts in our community:

The Kenya Orphanage Project (KOP) The Kenya Orphanage Project, founded

by Monique Boekout, has become a daily ongoing effort to raise money and help orphans in Kenya. It has become a labor of love to help these children first survive, then to feel cared about, have a safe home, healthcare and have educational opportunities. People in the community have “adopted” each child by sending an annual contribution to support basic needs and schooling. They commu-

nicate; travel to Kenya to mentor and work throughout the year to help these children.

This organization is more than 10 years old.

Many of the children are now going to college and technical training.

Lowe’s

Lake Wylie has also made the commitment to support area charities and projects.

Lowe’s employees got involved by helping at Riversweep and they have “adopted” the cove near Mill Creek Commons to keep it litter free

The Sweet Repeat Foundation

The Sweet Repeat Foundation operates one of the most successful “recycling” charity projects in the area with its Sweet Repeat resale store located in Lake Wylie Plaza. The volunteers work all year long to operate this store for charity. Items are contributed to Sweet Repeat and then are sold to give them a new home and the money raised is contributed to charity. This year, Sweet Repeat raised more than $100,000 to contribute to area charities.

Each year, the Sweet Repeat Foundation through its budget committee, with member input, selects several non-profit projects and charities to receive a $5,000 contribution each. They have contributed to the Wayne Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, Habitat for Humanity, York Place, Pilgrim’s Inn and the River Hills Emergency Squad.

Some of the other beneficiaries are God’s Kitchen in Clover, Clover Area Assistance Center, PATH in York, Camp Thunderbird Scholarship Fund, Kenya Orphanage Project and many local charity works for the deaf and blind. Many smaller contributions are made as well.

The River Hills – Lake Wylie Lions Club

This organization raises money for charity throughout the year with several annual events including their annual golf tournament, Charity Christmas Tree sale, producing the River Hills Telephone Directory and the annual fall charity silent auction event. They are a major contributor to the Lake WylieRiver Hills Emergency Squad, a free service to the entire Lake Wylie area.

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and clean throughout the year. The Lake Wylie Lowe’s contributed more than 40 gallons of paint and building materials to the Clover High School Shop program. In addition, Lowe’s employees also worked with CAAC to collect and contribute new hats, gloves and scarves to area children and adults during the holiday season.

Wal-Mart

Lake Wylie opened its store a few years ago and made several major contributions to several area charities and organizations including the Lake Wylie Library, Clover Area Assistance Center, Clover Schools, Lake Wylie River Hills Emergency Squad and York County Recycling. In addition, Wal-Mart and its employees have adopted Highway 274 and pick up litter regularly. Through the WalMart Foundation, grants continue to be given to many local charities.

The May Day Golf

This event and foundation raises money to help the many homeless and disadvantaged students in the area. This October golf event raised funds which are earmarked to help homeless students and other student needs in the Clover School District. Contributions are accepted all year long so consider making a contribution to this cause this holiday season by sending a check to Lake Wylie/ Clover May Day Projects, P.O. Box 5123, Lake Wylie, SC 29710. LW

Buy a Christmas tree at the River Hills Lion’s Club Charity Tree Lot at the entrance of Camp Thunderbird for a good cause.

But hurry, trees usually sell out by mid-December.

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A Class Act

Local band remains a classic fixture in Lake Wylie Story and photos by Jan Todd

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erry Robinson knows that enthusiasm is contagious, and people have been catching it from him for about 50 years. Back when he and his brother, Tom, attended Clover High School, they began playing together in a band. Tom, who is a couple of years younger, started playing first. They needed a singer, and invited Jerry to join. Their band, originally called “The Changing Times Combo,” performed for high school parties and dances after the football games.

Then, in 1966, Tom and Jerry got a taste of real fame. “We won the Battle of the Bands in Rock Hill, beating out other area performers,” Jerry remembered. “After that, we were hooked!”

Tom and Jerry went on to play throughout their college years, often traveling on weekends for gigs in Columbia, Spartanburg and other nearby towns. “Our bands had different members, and we went by several different names, but Tom and I have always played together,” Jerry remarked.

Other family members joined in as well.

Sister Libby sang with them for a while, and their father used to manage the band and help with bookings. Libby’s husband, Mike Sarratt, joined as the piano and keyboard player and has been a part of the band for years.

For the past 20 years, the band has been known as “The Classics,” and has indeed become a classic fixture in the Lake Wylie area.

They entertain frequently for Lake Wylie Chamber events, area Christmas parties, weddings and birthdays. “We don’t travel much

anymore,” Jerry said. “We stay pretty close to home.”

The band plays once or twice a month.

“We’re doing a 90th birthday party in a couple of weeks,” Jerry said. “And the man has already booked us for his 100th birthday as well!”

“The Classics” is a part-time activity for the band members. “We do it mostly for fun,” Jerry said. During the week, band members work at their “real jobs.” Jerry is a social worker. Mike Sarratt used to be an engineer at Duke Power, and now is an insurance investigator. Bass player Sid Woods sells printing supplies. Tom is an accountant, but is currently going back to school to earn a degree in music. “He is sixty two years old, but he has always wanted to study music,” Jerry said about his brother. “It’s never too late to learn something new!”

Sid Woods was invited to join the band about 10 years ago. “It has been a lot of fun,” he said. “I love to play, and enjoy watching the people dance and have a good time. The people feed off of the energy of the band, and we feed off the energy of the crowd.”

Jerry knows how to get a crowd on its feet.

“Some crowds are a little tough to get out of their chairs. We really cater our music play list to the crowd. If we play songs that they like, songs that they remember, then they’ll dance.”

The Classics play lots of music from the 1950’s and 60’s, shag tunes, and Motown. “Everyone likes to dance to the Temptations,” said Jerry. “Playing music isn’t about the band. It’s about the people. If someone in the audience wants to get up and sing, we encourage them and back them up. We just want folks to have fun.”

The Classics love to share their music with all sorts of groups. They play regularly for the First Thursday Club, a social club for special needs adults in York County. Organized by Linda McCallum at the YMCA, adults with conditions such as autism and various disabilities gather to participate in outings and activities. “That group loves to dance,” Woods shared. “It is so rewarding to play for them and watch them have a good time.”

The Classics entertain residents of White Oak Manor, a nursing home in Rock Hill.

“We play a lot of the classic oldies, songs that the residents remember. They really enjoy the music and lots of the residents get up and dance,” said Jerry.

In the coming year, Jerry plans to book a few festivals for the band. The band doesn’t have a booking agent or website; they primarily get calls from “word-of-mouth.” After 50 years of jamming, the group is not slowing down.

“Tom asked me, “How long are we going to keep doing this?” I told him, if you’ve got it in your blood, you do it as long as you can!”

Want to book The Classics for a party or event? Call Jerry at 803-222-4166 LW

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Shop locally for gifts and holiday needs

By Susan Bromfield, President Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

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s the holiday rapidly approaches, save time, and support our community and local businesses. With just a few weeks left until Christmas, here are just a few ideas to consider as you prepare for the holiday ahead: The Lowe’s-Lake Wylie will have everything for home improvements, holiday décor and gifts for the whole family with its many departments.

For a special gift for the women in your life, stop by D. David Jewelry, located in Lake Wylie Plaza. Owner David Wysor is an internationally known jewelry designer and is now located in Lake Wylie. This is a great opportunity to purchase beautiful designer pieces that will be treasured for a lifetime.

The Village Cellar has a wide selection of wines for all your holiday needs. New this season is Market on Wylie located by Hunt, Paddle and Fish and it has selections of olive oils, wine, imported cheeses, salami and gourmet foods. Customers can special order cured meats as one-of-a-kind gifts for the true food connoisseur. Customizable baskets or cases of wine are also readily available.

The Wine Shop at Rivergate has a number of wine accessories, including openers, opening systems that help wine breathe, toppers, wine racks and gift bags. The shop also features customized gift baskets with handpicked wines and will provide holiday gift wrapping beginning in December. Christmas trees, wreaths and greenery are available at Wal-Mart and Lowe’s. River Hills Lion’s Club Charity Tree Lot at the entrance of Camp Thunderbird is always a great success and usually sells out by mid December.

Harris Teeter, Wal-Mart and Food Lion will have a full assortment of holiday foods, deli and bakery trays and all your party needs.

Lake Wylie Liquors offers a terrific variety of competitively priced party and gift items during the holidays and is conveniently located on Highway 49 and Evergreen Road. Liquor at the Lake, located at Lakeside West has assorted liquors for purchase.

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is no end to the ideas available locally.

Who wouldn’t love to receive a gift certificate for lunch or dinner at one of our local restaurants? The variety gives many choices.

T-Bones on the Lake offers great views, Concord Cove located just off Highway 274 has become another favorite dining experience for Saturday brunch, lunch and dinners, Rey Azteca offers Mexican fare for lunch and dinner and Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian even delivers! Q2U BBQ and Catering makes take out or dine in easy plus makes for a great place to get a gift certificate. Q-2-U BBQ and Catering offers gift certificates and catering. A gift certificate from the Bagel Boat of Lake Wylie is sure to be a favorite gift or stocking stuffer.

Who doesn’t love a mocha, hot cocoa or coffee at the holidays and on these cold winter days?

Hey Sugar Shop features beautiful and clever holiday cookies and cake truffles that make a special and perfect gift and for home. These are just a few of the choices and ideas to shop locally this holiday.

For those with less time to dine, there are gift certificates at McDonald’s, Subway, Wendy’s, Jersey Mike’s, Zaxby’s, and Bojangles’.

If meals don’t appeal to your gift giving ideas, think about other gift certificates for manicures and pedicures, available at the Nail Gallery and Nail Palace, or a great massage from one of our local massage therapists including Jeani Rogers at A Caring Environment. A relaxing massage is always a treat.

A gift certificate with a personal trainer also could make a nice gift. Rachel Gilmore provides training for fitness weight loss and lifestyle change. The Sportscenter and Anytime Fitness provide gift certificates to begin a healthy new year with a fitness plan and memberships. Rich Biggers is a physical therapist and fitness trainer so is available to work with individuals to improve their fitness and specific health needs. A YMCA family membership can be enjoyed all year long. A gift certificate from Vitamins 4 Less, located

by Anytime Fitness, also makes a nice gift for the health conscious. A car wash or detail at a local carwash also makes a nice gift.

A gift certificate from one of our beauty

salons always makes a nice gift. Classic Salon located at Rivers Edge pavilion, Mahalo Salon located at Evergreen Road and Highway

49, Salon 108 located at Shoppes at the Landing, Great Clips and Revel Salon and Color Studio located at Lake Wylie Business Centre

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all will provide personalized service. Gentlemen’s Cut, located at Plantation Square, is a full service barber shop, a great place to get a gift certificate for the men.

A gift certificate from Deep Creek Photography or Point of View Photography for a family portrait would make a wonderful gift.

And for our family pets, Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails pet grooming and supplies located in Waterside West makes a great spot to get gifts for pets or a gift certificate for grooming and services.

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Hunt, Fish, Paddle offers a full assortment of sporting goods, paddleboards and fishing supplies perfect for the sportsman in the family. The new Jerry’s Place II Gun Store located in Plantation Square offers a selection of knives, hunting supplies and ammo for the hunter in your family.

Lake Wylie Bowl N’ Bounce is a favorite place for families and groups to gather this winter for bowling and bounce.

Gift certificates are available and this treat will make good stocking stuffers or gift for the whole family.

Keep it local and a useful gift is always welcome.

In Clover on Main Street at ML Ford and Sons Furniture store there is a treasure trove of gift items and furnishings. The Palmetto House features many gifts and floral arrangements as well as South Carolina themed gifts. Jackson’s Kitchen has home-

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made breads, salads, pies and cheese balls, great for gift giving or for home. Flowers Plus will create beautiful floral arrangements for home and/or gifts.

The gift of time and creating memories is always appreciated. How about going for a drive to McAddenville to see the lights or to see the lights at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden? These are just a few ideas for the holidays. Visit the chamber’s website at www. lakewyliesc.com and look at the online directory as you complete your holiday list.

See our entertaining and holiday party guide for all your party needs and locations to entertain (on page 40.)

Remember that our local businesses support our local community. Our businesses support the community and its charity activities throughout the year.

Remember to give a gift of an unwrapped toy to the Clover Jaycees’ Toy Drive and add some canned food items and/or a check to CAAC and all can be dropped off at Kodiak Mini Storage. Unwrapped toys and canned goods may also be dropped off at Lake Wylie Assisted Living. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season. LW

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26th Annual ‘Lights on the Lake’ Holiday Boat Parade

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he lake will light up with one of Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s most popular events, the 26th annual “Lights on the Lake” Holiday Boat Parade, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 13. Each year the event grows in number of participants and popularity, and this year many more boats are expected to join in. Homeowners are encouraged to participate too by decorating their docks as a way of adding to the festivities.

New this year, a Friday evening preview of decorated boats will be held at T-Bones on Dec. 12. This allows for a showcase of boats decorated for the holidays to dock at T-Bones for viewing and a fun filled evening.

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Also new for 2014, there will be warming huts along the shoreline during the boat parade creating a Christmas Village atmosphere.

Many of the area churches will host the tents and there will be hot chocolate, caroling and festivities. More surprises are in the works.

On Saturday Dec. 13, boats will meet at T-Bones Dock, SC Highway 49 by Buster Boyd Bridge, by 6 p.m. for line-up of the parade. A meeting of the boat captains will be held at the same time.

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and the parade route spans both sides of the Buster Boyd Bridge. Best viewing is from the deck at T-Bones and the Buster Boyd Public Boating

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Landing and access area.

Awards will be presented to the participant with the most creative lighting display. There will be new categories added for the awards.

Early registration is $20 and must be received by Thursday, Dec. 11. Late and same-day registration is $25.

Please mail your check and registration form to BOAT PARADE, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 5233, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.

For additional information and a registration form, contact the Chamber at 803831-2827 or e-mail lakewyliechamber@yahoo.com or visit www.lakewyliesc.com.

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REGISTRATION – ENTRY FORM

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Charles Wood - Chairman KODIAK MINI STORAGE

26th Annual

Ed Stewart – Past Chairman M.L. FORD & SONS

“Lights on the Lake” Holiday Boat Parade presented by

Susan Bromfield, President LAKE WYLIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

T-Bones on the Lake, McSpadden Custom Homes, and Lake Wylie Pilot When: Parade begins Saturday, Dec.13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Buster Boyd Bridge at T-Bones – Lake Wylie Captains meeting begins at 6 p.m.

This form and a check for $20 should be sent to: Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 5233 Lake Wylie, SC 29710

by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. (Late and same-day registration is $25) Name:____________________________________________________________________ Addrss:___________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone:_________________________ Email:_________________________________ Type of Boat:_______________________________________________________________ Describe your holiday decorating theme:_________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Questions: Call 803-831-2827 or email lakewyliechamber@yahoo.com

Holiday Gala kicks off the Season

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he Lake Wylie Chamber’s annual meeting is held as a holiday gala celebration where the annual Business and Citizen of the Year are recognized. This year’s event will be on Dec. 4 at River Hills Country Club. Reservations can be made by calling the chamber at 803-831-2827. Sponsorships are also available.

Donna Bordeaux BORDEAUX & BORDEAUX, CPAs, PA Myron Boloyan, Esq. HASELDEN, OWEN, BOLOYAN & CORSON, LLC Fred Caldwell FRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET Allan Gregory K. A. WEALTH MANAGEMENT Leonard Jackson LAKE WYLIE BUSINESS CENTRE Don Long Haven Presley T-BONES ON THE LAKE Paige McCarter CLOVER COMMUNITY BANK Doug McSpadden MCSPADDEN CUSTOM HOMES Brian Rich Q-2-U BBQ AND CATERING Michaelyn Sherrill PLANTATION HOME REALTY Marc Sosne CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s marketing and promotional efforts are supported by York County’s Hospitality Tax.

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Business After Hours September 16, 2014 Sponsored by Fred Caldwell Chevrolet Photos by Diana Grubenhoff

Ann and Marc Sosne of Clover School District.

Brandon Johnson, Peggy Upchurch-Long, Fred Farkas and Deb Dagilus.

Lake Wylie Chamber Chairman Charles Wood with Andrea Meglii of Clover Chamber of Commerce and Tommy of Tommy D’s Hotdog Cart.

The Classics at Fred Caldwell Business After Hours.

Ernest and Susan Flanagan of Flanagan Heating and Air.

JC Malpeli, Don Long, Rep. Ralph Norman and Fred Caldwell.

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Fred and Vickie Caldwell welcome the chambers to their dealership for Business After Hours.

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Jason Smith and Tonya Sanders of Clover Community Bank with Tom of Tommy D’s Hot Dogs.

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Business After Hours September 25, 2014 Sponsored by SunTrust Bank and City Tavern Photos by Diana Grubenhoff

Carol Chase, pianist, and Mary Goforth of Lake Wylie Pilot.

City Tavern Team, host of this Business After Hours with SunTrust Bank.

Dolly and Paul Scheasley of Comp Pro Business Service.

Myron Boloyan with Patsy McHoul and Jason Sykes of SunTrust Bank.

Larry Marraccini and Bobbie Otto at City Tavern.

Stacy Newton, Dean White of SunTrust Bank with Jane Dubois of Lake Wylie Today.

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Thank You!

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

2014 Golf Classic Sponsors!

Business After Golf Sponsors Carolinas Healthcare System Haselden, Owen and Boloyan Lake Wylie Pilot River Hills Country Club Q2U Catering Wells Fargo

Lunch Sponsor

Jersey Mike’s – Lake Wylie

Hole-in-One Sponsor Fred Caldwell Chevrolet

Hospitality Sponsors T-Bones on the Lake

Hole Sponsors Agape Senior Bank of York Carolina Family Dentistry Caromont Family Medicine Clover Community Bank Comporium Elrod Pope Law Firm Friend in Business Hey Sugar Shop Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic Lake Wylie Liquors

Lake Wylie Marina Lake Wylie Realty Lake Wylie Today Lowe’s-Lake Wylie ML Ford & Sons Piedmont Medical Remedics Restoration River Hills Country Club The Village at Lake Wylie York County Natural Gas Walmart

Please support our sponsors!

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Thank You to Our Business After Golf Sponsors!

Carolinas Healthcare System Haselden, Owen and Boloyan Lake Wylie Pilot Q2U BBQ & Catering River Hills Country Club and

Wells Fargo

The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Business Suite Now Available For Rent • • • • • • • • • • • •

Fully and beautifully furnished rental office New Professional Business Center Includes high speed internet & Wifi Includes all utilities except telephone Access to Conference room Includes Reception area & Mail Service Prime Lake Wylie Business Location Ample Parking Easy access Convenient location Save fuel and work close to home Includes Hospitality area

Everything A Small Business needs at Reasonable Rates!

Located at 264 Latitude Lane at Lake Wylie Business Centre For Information or tour call Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce (803) 831-2827

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Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce 16th Annual Golf Classic October 2, 2014 Photos by Jan Todd

Team Lake Wylie Realty on the 16th hole.

Adam Fillmore, Mark Wuerthele, Mark Wright and Myron Boloyan.

Riordan Othodontics team at the chamber golf event.

T-Bones on the Lake Margarita hole.

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Jane DuBois and Jan Todd of Lake Wylie Today.

Dwayne McClure with Rep. Tommy Pope and Jane Dubois.

Paige McCarter, Charlie Bromfield, Mike Miller, JB Thomas, Kevin Bromfield and Lori Hudson at the Clover Community Bank’s Hula Hole.

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Business After Golf October 2, 2013 Sponsored by Carolinas Healthcare System, Haselden, Owen and Boloyan, Lake Wylie Liquor, Lake Wylie Pilot, River Hills Country Club, Wells Fargo and Q2U BBQ and Catering Photos by Jim Stadnyck

SC Rep. Ralph Norman and Tommy Schmolze of Ft. Mill School District.

Dennis and Wendy Creel, of Kings Mountain Farm

Mark Wuerthele of Arthur Rutenberg Homes and Adam Fillmore of Hunt Fish Paddle

Q-2-U- BBQ team won first place for 2014 golf tournament.

Susan Bromfield and Tim Baldwin of York County Natural Gas

Dianne Kehler of Remedics Restoration and Anna Bates of Watson Insurance.

River Hills Country Club ready for chamber golf.

Members gather after golf on River Hills Country Club Terrace.

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Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce 2014 Year in Review

By Susan Bromfield, President and Charles Wood, Chairman

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce had another very active and productive year. Here is a recap of the variety of activities and accomplishments and Lake Wylie highlights during the past year: • Positively Promoted Lake Wylie and Economic Development all year long.

• Collaborated with Clover Chamber to present the luncheon for Honors Students.

Commerce to Sponsor York County Day in Columbia.

• Operated a Lake Wylie Visitor Center in one of the busiest corridors in the state.

• Hosted an outstanding Golf Tournament and after golf event at River Hills Country Club involving more than 150 members, includes sponsors, golfers, volunteers and participants.

Networking at its best – Lake Wylie style.

• Maintained Lake Wylie website and 24/7 .

• Selected for the 2013 South Carolina Excellence Award by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce.

• Received recognition by South Carolina Press Association for Lake Wylie Today Magazine. LWT First place in the magazine division.

• Held more than 10 Business After Hours networking events with the support of 40 sponsors.

• Held Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings with area new and expanding businesses.

• Staffed a beautiful Lake Wylie Visitor Center and developed a team of volunteers.

• Operated a Small Business Center in Lake Wylie with 6 beautifully furnished rental offices with conference room and hospitality area, has been perfect for small businesses to launch or downsize and remain in Lake Wylie.

• Hosted Spring Appreciation Luncheon and Fashion Show • Presented Annual Splash Dash- showcasing Lake Wylie with a premiere regional running event.

• Continued the Lake Wylie Wellness Initiative featuring many of our members • 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 – supported this annual lake clean-up event on Lake Wylie.

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• Added more than 30 new members• Continued partnership with the South Carolina Business Journal to publish Lake Wylie Today, a premiere, quarterly magazine to promote the Lake Wylie lifestyle, business and events. Lake Wylie Today features the chambers Spotlight newsletter and helps to promote and market the area and 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 Pennies for Progress, and other economic development efforts and issues.

• Published 12 full color page quarterly newsletter in Lake Wylie Today.

• Supported the efforts to get a county park plan for the area.

• Presented the 25th annual Lights on the Lake –Holiday Boat Parade, an event that uniquely promotes Lake Wylie during the winter.

• Developed and collaborated to publish Lake Wylie materials to support members and tourism.

• Enhanced communication capability by utilizing chamber “e-communications” and new and modern methods of communicating to the members and public.

• Supported use of “green” standards for chamber offices.

• Collaborated with Lake Wylie Pilot to have chamber news and chamber activities and events in paper .

• Supported “Going Green” efforts at Lake Wylie to include adopt a stream and coves and storm drain marking program at Lake Wylie.

• Hosted many business seminars, meetings and informational opportunities for members at the chamber facility.

• Worked with a variety of economic development prospects that have now selected Lake Wylie to launch or locate their businesses.

• Actively supported the many local service organizations like Lake Wylie Rotary Club, River Hills Lions Club …

• Worked to support a variety of community projects and charitable efforts and groups.

• Supported a coat collection drive, toy drive for holidays and canned good drive.

• Celebrated chambers accomplishments at annual holiday gala and recognized leaders for the accomplishments during the year.

• Worked with neighboring Chambers of

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• Supported members and their efforts to promote economic development and growth and prosperity for the community.

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to and planning another active and productive year for 2015.

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Thank You to our Renewing Members • 10 Managed Service Group • Andy Reynolds/ Keller Williams • Anytime Fitness • Bordeaux & Bordeaux CPA’s • Camp Thunderbird • Carolina Family Dentistry • Carolina Health Care System • Casselman Custom Canvas • Edward Jones • Foresight Property Management • Fred Caldwell Chevrolet • Gentlemen’s Cut • Good Samaritan • Great Clips • i pest • Kenya Orphanage Project • Lake Wylie Athletic Association • Lake Wylie Pizza • Lake Wylie Today • Lake Wylie Travel • Lowe’s • Nail Gallery

Comfort Systems of York County Mathew Sy /Jason Rawdon 1010 E White St Rock Hill, SC 29730 803-324-7572 matthewsy@comfortsystemsllc.com www.comfortsystemsllc.com Heating and Air

Individuals: • Kevin Brackett • Heather Catts • George Gessner • Marie Husvar • Jim Lane • Kay Peters • Tally Roberts • Bud Rother • Bob Stigers

• Palisade Episcopal school • Paul Christopher Homes • Q2U BBQ and Catering • QuikTrip • R.P. Boggs & Company • Re/Max- Altieri Realtors • Standard Pacific Homes • Waterside Partners – Lakeside West • York County Library

Welcome New Members

July 1 – Oct. 22, 2014

August 1 – October 22, 2014

Eastwood Homes Robert Rosenberger 4854 Summerside Dr. Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-802- 9183 rrosenberger@eastwoodhomes.com www.eastwoodhomes.com Home Builder

Hunt Fish Paddle Adam Fillmore 4070 Charlotte Hwy Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-0251 adam@huntfishpaddle.com wwwhuntfishpaddle.com Sporting Goods

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers Nick Baker 4825 Charlotte Hwy Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-009 nbaker@expressoil.com Auto Repairs and Tires

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Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Activities Annual Holiday Gala and Lake Wylie’s Got Talent Thursday, December 4, 2014 6:30 p.m. to Midnight Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres Dinner and Music Seating Limited, Festive Attire Held at River Hills Country Club Lake Wylie, SC

Holiday Business After Hours

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Lake Wylie Assisted Living, and Lake Wylie Liquor

Annual Holiday Boat Parade

Saturday, December 13, 2014 6:30 p.m.

By T-Bones on the Lake a nd Buster Boyd Bridge Sponsored by Lake Wylie Pilot, McSpadden Custom Homes and T-Bones on the Lake.

Save theDate The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to att end the

Annual Holiday Gala Thursday, December 4, 2014 6:30 to Midnight at

River Hills Countr y Club Libations & Dinner “Lake Wylie’s Got Talent” Music by The Classics for your listening and da ncing pleasure Seating limited · Festive attire Please contact the Chamber at 803.831.2827 for reserv ations.

Thank you to 2014 Business After Hours Sponsors Elrod Pope Law Firm Focus Physical Therapy and Fitness Clover Community Bank Lake Wylie Liquor Lake Wylie Professional Center Bordeaux & Bordeaux, CPA’s Focus Physical Therapy & Fitness Glaza Chiropractic Center Lake Wylie Eye McSpadden Custom Homes Miller & Dixon Orthodontics Allen Tate Realtors 64

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Kodiak Mini Storage River Hills Marina T-Bones on the Lake Sea Tow Q-2-U BBQ & Catering Fred Caldwell Chevrolet SunTrust Bank City Tavern Carolinas Healthcare System Haselden, Owen & Boloyan Lake Wylie Pilot River Hills Country Club

Wells Fargo Q2U BBQ & Catering Lake Wylie Assisted Living Lake Wylie Liquor

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s marketing and promotional efforts are supported by York County’s Hospitality Tax.