Volume III, Issue 18 19 - August/September 2014
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Meeting the Needs of ALL Students for 104 years
STEM to STEAM
How ART and SCIENCE Make STEAM
Holmes Hot Dogs
A Rich History of Loyal Customers and Friendly Service
Complimentary
Great Wolf Lodge
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Contributing Writers: Mary Caldwell Zac Cunningham Tony Forest Yvonne Harper Dr. Walter J. Kucaba, D.D.S., M.S. Harvey J. Kulka Nancy Norman Cody H. Owens Schuyler Peterson Rod Rogers Steve Wong
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Located about 90 minutes from Spartanburg, the Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC is the perfect spot for that last mini vacation. The main attraction at Great Wolf is the water park. The indoor water park is maintained at 84 degrees and offers fun for those who like it tame or the thrillseekers in your group. After a hard day of fun in the water, families can enjoy an arcade, bowling alley, miniature golf, interactive games, spas and themed accommodations for your overnight stay.
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Yvonne Harper of SMC states that, “Although SMC does not have extensive programming and services for disabled students, the college has a formidable history of working with students who require accommodations due to physical or learning impairments.” Halsey Carey French is just one of many students and families that have experienced the “open Hearts, open minds, open doors” principle of SMC. Halsey articulates some of her experiences and goals to the facility and staff at SMC.
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Many Spartanburg organizations are joining the nationally recognized philosophy that “art” is a significant contribution to academic excellence. In a 2010 report by IBM, more than 1,500 CEOs noted that, “creativity trumps other leadership characteristics” in forming an innovative workforce. Learn how the Spartanburg community is embracing the “wave of the future” in education and providing students with innovation and creativity for their transition into the age of corporate America.
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Norman Gardo’s restaurant began in 1936, and was acquired in 1953 by Walt Holmes. Mr. Holmes, now 88 years old, operated the restaurant until 1995, when he sold it to his daughter Treva and her husband, Rob. Although Rob and Treva kept most things the same, they decided to focus mainly on hot dogs. If you have feasted on “the top dog” in Spartanburg you know why. If you have not salivated over a truly scrumptious “dog” at Holmes, you have missed a great meal and a piece of Spartanburg’s history.
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Magpie Chatter
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ust a few more weeks to enjoy the care free days of summer and then it’s back to the real world of early mornings, music lessons, school traffic, and hopefully, cooler days. Should those days include various forms of the arts such as music, dance, and painting? Many Spartanburg schools and organizations agree with supporters of a national debate to put the “arts” back into education. In a job market place that flourishes on creativity, team players, and “out of the box” thinkers, “the arts” aid in the development of candidates that are being pursued by industries and enterprise developers. We are blessed as a community to have schools and organizations that encourage and support the “arts.” Let’s take time to finish our summer reading list, sit by the pool, see the latest film and sneak those last mini-vacation days in before school starts back. Our educators work endless hours to assist children in their educational development; however spending time with children and young adults is the best gift a parent can give. Our community offers many local, free and inexpensive family entertainment venues. Many other family-fun destinations are within a one hour driving radius of Spartanburg, such as Great Wolf Lodge, Columbia Zoo, and Chimney Rock. Don’t miss the opportunity to spend the last few days of summer enjoying family time. As school starts back, be sure to start your doctor, dental and yes, diet programs back too. Spartanburg Everyday encourages individuals to keep their bodies as healthy as their minds. It takes two to tango! This includes our seniors and our pets too. One of the best times to adopt a new furry-family member is when school starts back and everyone is back into routine. Your local pet shelters are over-populated with loving cold noses to help lessen those back to school blues!
CONTENTS
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SHOPPING, EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Calendar of Events…3 Carriage House Wine…4 FestiFall…5 At The Corner of 1-85 & I-26…6 The Pastor’s Pen…8
PET HEALTH
City Paws…9
DESTINATION NC
Great Wolf Lodge…10
HOME & GARDEN
What’s New in Living Room Fashion…12 What’s Your Land Worth…13
BACK TO SCHOOL
SMC-Accommodating the Needs of ALL Students for 104 Years…14 How Art and Science Make STEAM…16
CULINARY
Holmes Hot Dogs…20
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Magnolia Magpies LLC
Natural Medicine Clinic…24 Replacing That Missing Tooth…25 Senior Communication Issues…26 C.O.R.E Healthcare…27 Sleep Apnea Harms Health & Home Life…28 Spartanburg Pediatric Dentistry…IBC Mattress Max Furniture Liquidators…BC
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Downtown Spartanburg, Inman, Lyman, Moore, Duncan, Pacolet, Cowpens, Chesnee, Landrum, Boiling Springs, Hillcrest, Westgate, Roebuck, and Gaffney.
August Events
September Events
16th Empty Bowls
5th Exhibition- A Retrospective
18th and 19th Pinkalicious
12th Jazz on the Square
20th Hub City Farmers’ Market
13th Boyde is Back with Fire, Sun and Water
10 AM-noon and 1-3 PM Chapman Cultural Center Auditions 5:30-7:30PM Chapman Cultural Center
11:00AM to 1:00PM Hub City Farmers’ Market, Spartanburg
22nd -24th Westside Club
10AM-5PM Chapman Cultural Center
5:30PM-8PM Morgan Square Downtown Spartanburg
7PM Twichell Auditorium, Spartanburg
Fall CHALLENGER-SC L4 Westside Club, Spartanburg
18th The Message
22nd Switch - A -Roos
20th Live on the Green
27th The Piedmont Boys
27th Inman Harvest Festival
Consignment Sale 9AM-7PM Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 7PM The Peddler Steakhouse, Spartanburg
Calendar of Events
August & September Events
Blues Blvd Jazz, Spartanburg 6PM Barnet Park, Spartanburg 9AM-6PM Main St Inman
The water park at Great Wolf Lodge
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Shopping / Entertainment By Tony Forest
Spanish Wine
Wines from Spain are the fastest growing segment of imported wines in our store. It is no wonder, considering the quality and affordable prices of the wine. Spain actually has the most acres planted to grapevines in the world. But because their vines have low yields, they come in third place in total wine produced. There are three main red grape varieties: Tempranillo (temp-rah-nee-o), Garnacha (gar-notch-sha) and Monastrell (mon-ah-stray). The most popular white variety is Albarino. Ergo Tempranillo: From the Rioja (ree-oh-ha) region, this red has an opening of summer fruits, ripened and picked off the vine. On the palate the flavors are a touch of vanilla and a large dark cherry ending. Sale price $12.99 Juan Gil Monastrell: This is my favorite red wine for the money in our store. It is wonderfully aromatic, mixing dark fruit with sweet spice, black pepper and smoky oak. At this price, you won’t believe how delicious it is, how much you’ll enjoy it and how quickly it will disappear. $17.99 Burgans Albarino: Albarino reveals loads of tropical fruit, white peach, honeysuckle and apricot notes along with medium body and a fresh, lively style. The crisp acid and abundant fruit make this a hedonistic, crowd-pleasing, dry white. $14.99 Evodia Garnacha: Vivid purplewith powerful aromas of blueberry, blackberry, woodsmoke and Indian spices, it displays supple, open-knit flavors of smoky dark berries, bitter chocolate and candied flowers. Seductive right now, with a sweet floral pastille element carrying through a long, smoky, tannin-free finish. An amazing value. $12.99
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Now In Downtown Landrum! Art Gallery • Gift Shop Best Arts & Crafts in the South! 11-5 Wed-Sat & 1-5 Sun (864) 457-1189 In partnership with Chapman Cultural Center
By Zac Cunningham, Director, Walnut Grove Plantation
Visitors can watch a blacksmith work his forge, a cooper making barrels, and woodworkers, flintknappers, gunsmiths and weavers all plying their trades in period dress. Children can make their own candles and play colonial-era games.
Today, the scene is idyllic. A walk under a canopy of flowering crepe myrtles brings visitors to the manor house, resting comfortably between a fragrant herb garden, a grape arbor, and a shaded lawn dotted with outbuildings. One might be excused for thinking that the residents of such a place lived lives of relative ease. But in fact, the beautiful house and grounds that are what remains of a plantation that once covered over four and a half square miles were established only through relentless toil and the world in which it was conceived was one of conflict. The land itself was hard-won, transferred from the Cherokee Nation to South Carolina in the 1761 Treaty of Charlestown after a war that lasted four years. The people who settled the newly acquired territory were predominantly Scots-Irish, a group whose compound name does not begin to describe the conglomeration of ethnicities who came to Great Britain’s North American colonies seeking their first peaceful home in hundreds of years of almost constant migration. For families like the Moores of Walnut Grove Plantation, that promise was not to be realized for another few decades. The area they settled would come to be called Spartan District and later Spartanburg, named for the Spartan Regiments who would turn the tide of war in the American Revolution.
Shopping / Entertainment
Celebrate History During FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation Festifall will begin on Friday, October 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. with a lantern-lit tour of the plantation and a chance to meet settlers and soldiers and hear their stories. Admission for Friday’s event is $5 per person for ages 5 and up and free for children ages 1-4. Space is limited on lantern tours so reservations are required and can be made by calling 864-591-5596. The family fun continues on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Re-enactments of a 1781 loyalist raid on the plantation will take place on Saturday at 12 p.m. and on Sunday at 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 5-17. Groups of 20 or more who reserve by September 15 and college students who present a valid ID will receive a discount of $2 off admission. Festifall is part of a series of Revolutionary War-themed events taking place at historic sites across the Upstate that weekend. For more information, visit spartanburghistory.org or revwarweekend.com. This October, celebrate the past by experiencing it – hear muskets fire, taste a hearth-cooked meal, and see Spartanburg’s history come to life during Festifall at Walnut Grove Plantation!
The Scots-Irish and other settlers of European descent would not tame this land by themselves. Africans – free and enslaved – lived, worked, and fought alongside them. Through trade and war the settlers learned invaluable lessons from their neighbors the Cherokee, Creek, and Catawba. Their relationship with the aboriginal peoples of North America, though tense, was often fruitful. The mixture of this diverse group of people and their cultures created the community in which we live. Each year Spartanburg County Historical Association commemorates this rich history by hosting Festifall at Walnut Grove Plantation. The event explores South Carolina Backcountry life and the Revolutionary War by transforming the quiet plantation into a bustling colonial village. Scheduled for October 3, 4, and 5 this year, the event will see nearly 200 re-enactors encamp on the grounds.
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Shopping / Entertainment
At the Corner of I-85 & I-26 By Steve Wong
Light In August in Spartanburg August and September are those transitional months here in Spartanburg, a time when the calendar tells you one thing but your heart tells you another.
We’re told that summer is ending (despite the unrelenting heat and humidity), and it’s time for everyone to settle back down for school and work. You really should just accept it, but you just have to wonder — “Can I fit in just one more trip to Myrtle Beach?” “Can we spend another weekend at the Lake?” “Will these tomatoes ever stop producing?” The real weather change will come in October, and by November summer will be all but forgotten because (can you believe it?) Christmas will consume all your time and energy from Thanksgiving to New Years. But that is looking forward just a little too much. How about that Light in August? The what? The Light In August? Yes, that is a title of a novel that all good Southerners and the well-read reading public should all be familiar with. It makes the social politics of Spartanburg seem so minor league, and thankfully so. We should all keep our distance from Yoknapatawpha County and the Snopeses. But if we carefully watch — no, experience — how life changes during August, we will most likely have that certain day or two when summer takes a breather and fall peeks around the corner — all in the subtle change of light. Look for it; experience it. It is so subtle that you might miss it if all of your August days are spent full-tilt boogie. It might just be that day you unconsciously decide to drive to work with the window rolled down instead of using the A/C. Take off the damn sunglasses. For me, the Light in August always plays out in the peach orchard behind my house. It’s not the light that will first catch my attention but the vinegary smell of rotting peaches and buzz of swarming yellow jackets that tell me something is different. By then the days are getting a little shorter, and if I walk out into the orchard in hopes of finding that perfectly ripe peach still clinging to the tree, I might notice the sunlight has taken on a coppery tone. There is a stillness that has not moved since the early days of ancient civilization. It doesn’t seem Southern, not even American, but rather something mythical, and then it’s gone, and I’m back to swatting yellow jackets, cussing about the peach yuck stuck to my shoe, and rolling up the window of my car. Light in August is not for everyone, and if you don’t believe me, just ask any college student who has found himself in a novels course, dragging his eyes over the pages of a Faulkner novel. It is complex, detailed, and not easy to understand. You hope that if you keep the faith and just keep reading, it will all makes sense in the end. It might; it might not. It’s easy to overlook the subtleness of the Light in August, the simple observation that the passing of days and months and years have gone on long before the Hub City in the Upstate ever dared considered itself to be a player on the world stage. This August, look for the light, and remember it is here for just a moment… you better enjoy it while you can. Steve Wong is a writer, living in the peach orchards of Inman, a small town in northern Spartanburg County. He takes full responsibility for his views on life, and this magazine claims no responsibility whatsoever for his odd ideas. Constructive or not criticism can be emailed to Just4Wong@Gmail.com.
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Freshness for every season. As summer ends and school begins, you’ll still find the freshest produce, pastured meats, raw milk and gluten-free baked goods at Belue Farms. We’re open year-round, plus ship our stock nationwide at BelueFarms. com. Taste the difference freshness makes.
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The Pastor’s Pen Affordable Family Dining In Spartanburg
By Dr. Schuyler Peterson
When my family moved to Spartanburg two and a half years ago, one of our top priorities was finding good and convenient places to eat out. What made this venture especially challenging is that our two little girls eat like wolf pups. In addition to these two ravenous appetites, my wife is now pregnant and eating for two. So when we are out and about, she can suddenly get a little rumbly in her tummy. We try to share as many meals as we can at home. However, between work, school, shopping, and toting the kids to athletic events, we do not always have the time to do that. Because dining out is not easy on the household budget, we were thrilled to discover two apps for our smart phones: Out to Eat and KidsMealDeal. These apps are designed to help parents find restaurants that offer “kids eat free” promotions. They are indexed by location and day of the week. Every week, we end up checking these apps to find the best deals for meals. For example, on Saturdays, we know that the kids can get meals at Moe’s for 99 cents. Or they can eat free at Denny’s. On Sundays, the kids can eat at Firehouse Subs for 99 cents. At Mellow Mushroom, they can eat for free with an adult purchase. We are especially fond of Tuesdays, where at iHop, kids eat free from 4 to 10 p.m. Other great restaurants that have meal deals for children include Wade’s, Ryan’s, Golden Corral, Applebee’s, and McAlister’s Deli. Saving money on restaurant dining is easy if you have the right information. With a little electronic help, I hope that you, too, will find affordable dining experiences this summer and support some of our excellent eating establishments here in Spartanburg. ....................................................................................... Dr. Schuyler Peterson was called to be the Senior Pastor of Southside Baptist Church in 2011. His desire is to connect God’s unchanging truth with a diverse culture through creative and relevant teaching. Always centered on a key passage of Scripture, he helps people relate to God better through His Word.
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The Upstate has officially gone to the dogs! These wonderful creatures we call “man’s best friend” have become an integral part of our households and lives. City Paws, a community group of dog lovers and owners, (based in Upstate, SC) is yet again proof positive that people want to include their canine companions in every aspect of their lives! City Paws was founded in July of 2012 to connect dog owners by participating in activities that this beautiful area that we call “the upstate” has to offer. On the City Paws site you will find a wide variety of dog friendly events happening in and around the Upstate area. City Paws truly is as their slogan says “Your Dog’s Social Calendar!” The calendar of events changes throughout the year and includes holiday specific events, fundraising events that support our local animal shelters, as well as dog training opportunities. Anyone can join this active and fun group for an annual membership fee of $20. The only requirement is that your dog must be socialized and friendly. City Paws currently has 570 members and is growing every day.
Pet Health
By Nancy Norman Photography Provided By City Paws
and their canine companions for this one special day each year. City Paws members turn out in droves to let their dog play in the pools and romp with other canine friends. When summer comes to a close, City Paws celebrates the start of fall with hikes on many of our local mountains and frequent parks for picnics with the pups. Halloween brings more fun events and opportunities to get the dogs out and about. As winter approaches, City Paws celebrates with an annual holiday bash. Many local businesses have jumped on the doggie band wagon by welcoming patrons and their pups. The Greenville Drive (baseball) as well as The Greenville Road Warriors (ice hockey) have set one day a year where dogs are welcome to attend. Many restaurants with patio seating also welcome patrons with well-behaved dogs and some establishments provide dog bowls with ice water for thirsty pups! Soby’s, in downtown Greenville, took the cake by having their chef bake gourmet dog biscuits for City Paws dogs when they visited on a “Canine Cocktail Crawl!” It has become apparent that the dogs are here to stay and that big business has taken notice of their client’s true love for their canine companions. As City Paws grows, they look for ways to give back to the community. Currently City Paws supports Greenville County Animal Care, The Greenville Humane Society, and Concerned Citizens for Animals by listing and attending fundraisers throughout the year. This year City Paws will have their very own team at The Greenville Humane Society’s Mutt Strut 5k run/walk. After the race, City Paws will have a booth in the Mutt Strut Village where the general public can find out more information on this wonderful dog friendly, social group. City Paws will be organizing a “give back” campaign this fall that will allow members to work with several animal charities by doing volunteer work and outreach. City Paws truly is the future for dogs and owners alike. You can find out more information about City Paws by visiting www.meetup.com/citypaws or by emailing citypaws@icloud.com.
City Paws New Year’s kicks off with “Hot Toddie” evenings and bon fires with the pups! The Carolina’s have such mild winters that there is always something on the doggie calendar. The annual “St. Paddy’s Day” event and “Easter Bone Hunt” are highlights for the Spring. The dogs are dressed up and have an absolute ball! Summer brings lots of fun and exciting water events including “Waggin’ at the Waterpark!” This event attracts hundreds of dogs and owners. Discovery Island Waterpark in Simpsonville and Otter Creek Waterpark in Greenville open their doors to people SPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •
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Destination N.C.
Great Wolf Lodge Offers Fun for the Entire Family By Mary Caldwell Photos Provided by Great Wolf Lodge
For a family vacation that lets everyone have fun together, Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, N.C., is packed with fun in one location. There’s plenty for everyone to enjoy together, but there are activities that target specific ages. “Great Wolf Lodge is definitely for everybody in the family. There’s something for everybody to do,” says Susan Storey, Great Wolf’s communications director. “It’s about spending family time together. You’re all together, having a great time,” she adds. Located about an hour and a half from Spartanburg, Great Wolf Lodge in Concord is the closest of the chain’s 12 water parks. A visit there means no worries about whether it’s too hot or cold or whether it will rain during your trip – the indoor water park is maintained at 84 degrees no matter what the weather. From the tame to the more adventurous, the park offers activities to please the entire family. The main attraction at Great Wolf is the water park. Passes are included for free with a room reservation, so there’s automatic fun built into your trip without ever leaving the resort. For the thrill-seekers in your group, the Howlin’ Tornado is a six-story funnel that lets you swish and swirl 30 feet up the sides of the tunnel before you make a splash landing. Alberta Falls is a little more tame, as you twist in and out of the lodge in an enclosed tube before making your landing. Fort Mackenzie, a four-story interactive tree house, is in the center of the water park. Visitors can explore suspension
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bridges, treetop slides, soaking spray station and more. And make sure to get the whole family together in a raft. Or for a more ocean-like experience, Slap Tail Pond pool has waves up to three feet tall but is only five feet deep. The water park is certainly the main attraction at Great Wolf Lodge, but there’s a lot more to see and do without ever leaving the Lodge. MagiQuest, a live action interactive game, lets participants engage in an adventure throughout the resort. Armed with a magic wand, the adventure takes them on a quest throughout the resort. “MagiQuest is definitely one of the most popular things we have at Great Wolf Lodge,” according to Storey. The game’s “sweet spot” is with ages 6-12, according to Storey. But older kids also love to play, and younger children can participate alongside their parents. Kids can also bring their wands back on future visits and pick up playing where they left off. Families can also enjoy an arcade, bowling alley or miniature golf inside the resort. Food is also a big attraction at the Lodge, Storey points out. Everything from full meals to snacks is available, and fudge that’s homemade daily is always a popular choice.
Destination N.C.
Moms and daughters can relax together at The Three Scooops Spa – with sweet-themed spa services. Indulge in a chocolate-covered organic facial, manicures or pedicures. Prices can add up at the spa, but if you want a quick treat for your daughter, try “Sprinkled in Scooops.” This service includes a tiara and sash to take home, an icecream flavored lotion sampling, hair scent and lip gloss application for $9.99. Younger kids can also take a break from the water park with the Cub Club, which has crafts and activities for the younger set. When you need a break or are done for the day, rooms at Great Wolf definitely continue the Lodge theme. Some suites offer a tent for the kids to hang out in, and some even come equipped with a miniature log cabin that doubles as the kids’ sleeping quarters. If you’d like to venture away from the resort, Concord Mills Mall is nearby, and you’re about 30 minutes away from Charlotte. Prices for The Great Wolf Lodge vary according to the accommodations you want. Average rooms start at about $250, according to Storey, and deals of around 20 to 25 percent off are common, depending on the time of year. The room and water park tickets are included in the price, but activities like MagiQuest or the spa are extra. SPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •
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Home & Garden
What’s New in Living Room Fashion
By Mattress Max Furniture
Styles in living room fashion are constantly evolving. Popular colors, fabric textures, and furniture functions are always changing. For most of us, our family room is the most used part of our home. It is where we relax in our down time and where we host guests. Typically, it is the room we put the most effort into decorating and furnishing to suit our lifestyle. The living room is the room people remodel the most often; approximately every seven years on average. That is surely one good reason why styles change so often. The constant evolution of electronics also leads to changes in furniture needs. At Mattress Max Furniture, we find that consumers want fresh looks every time they shop. For some time now, neutral colors have dominated the sofa market. The trend has been to use fabrics in the beige or tan family and use stronger colored paints on the walls. While beige still dominates the selection of most furniture stores, we are finding a growing demand for gray as the new neutral, as well as some choosing to go back to more vibrant colors such as red or sage. We are fortunate, at our store, to have a showroom large enough to give shoppers a large selection of colors. If we do not have the color you desire, we offer great manufacturers such as England and Best Home Furnishing that do a great job of special orders to accommodate your needs. The biggest trend we see now is the growing interest in reclining furniture. We have seen such a demand for reclining sofas that we have committed an entire showroom to the category. Reclining
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furniture is more comfortable now than ever, The power recline feature has been a great innovation. Aside from ease of operation and not having to kick the footrest closed, the power recline feature allows you to set the footrest and back in any position you like. When shopping for reclining furniture, be sure to look underneath for quality. Many manufacturers use inferior plywood or presswood frames. Our reclining showroom features Best Home Furnishing. Best Home uses solid hard wood to construct their frames, giving you a more durable, long lasting product. Once you have chosen the primary furnishings for your room, it is time for the finishing touches. Painted accent pieces like Bombay chests and consoles can be a great addition to a room. They can fill the empty space with color and function. These items can often times make interesting stands for today’s flat screen televisions. The walls can be another great place to add color to your room. Floral sconces have been our most popular wall décor lately. With heights ranging up to five feet tall, they can be a great way to fill the tall great room walls of today’s newer homes. Whether you are looking to overhaul your family room or add some new spice to your existing space, at Mattress Max Furniture, we look forward to helping you make your house into the beautiful home it can be.
Home & Garden
METCALF
Land Company What’s Your Land Worth? For many years our standard reply was “what someone is willing to pay for it”. Many tracts today are worth “what someone is able to pay for them.”
When it comes to emotionally motivated land purchases the desire to own is as strong as ever. Inquiries are numerous, sales are brisk and most contracts successfully close. Our land sales for the second quarter of 2014 were 43% higher than the second quarter of 2013. It is apparent that people are still seeking the comfort and security of a peaceful place in the country. The problem is many buyers have less discretionary funds and commercial banks are still leery of land loans. The result is most rural land in Upstate SC actually sells at close to 2004 prices. As land sellers, we need to face the realization that today’s land buyer has less available to spend. Furthermore, they are much less willing to pull funds from stock accounts to purchase what may well be a non-performing asset. Incidentally, this statement directly contradicts a Wall Street Journal article last weekend that stated stocks are again being sold to purchase timberland and cropland. Should this prove to be the case, I’ll gladly issue a retraction. What to do? It’s a new beginning. Land values have reset. Sellers should acknowledge that today’s buyers are cautious, informed and in many cases, underfunded. Today’s prospective buyers have seen landowners sustain huge losses during the recession. More importantly they have access to updated public records and know what comparable properties have sold for. Virtually all counties now have online records immediately available. Buyers literally come to us with comparable sales data in-hand. To successfully sell our land we need to offer it at price points that will get attention. Buyers are more than willing to buy…if we are willing to sell at fair prices. Consider why selling now may be advantageous. Opportunities await the seller who is willing to think outside the box. Selling land now can allow you to take advantage of much deeper discounts on houses, commercial buildings and second homes that have not yet fully recovered. Owner financing a land sale will return interest income far exceeding what banks pay on savings accounts. Recent owner financed sales in our office ranged from 6% to 8%. In most cases transactions can be accomplished while utilizing IRS code 1031(tax deferred exchanges) resulting in deferred, or possibly no tax liabilities for the landowner. (Talk to your CPA for details). For more information about recent land sales throughout Upstate SC, visit www.metcalfland.com , the Upstate’s premier land website. Better yet, call us at 864-585-0444 for a confidential one on one discussion.
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SMC – Accommodating the Needs of ALL Students for 104 years By Yvonne Harper Photography Provided By Spartanburg Methodist College
Spartanburg Methodist College has a long precedent for providing students resources for education and for life. When SMC’s visionary founder, Dr. David English Camak, established the college in 1911, he created the first cooperative education program in the nation – allowing students to work a week in the textile industry then attend classes Halsey French for a week. This perceptive embrace of the immediate needs of students, coupled with the college’s affiliation with the United Methodist Church, resonates the “open Hearts, open minds, open doors” tenet of both the Church and SMC. Although SMC does not have extensive programming and services for disabled students, the college has a formidable history of working with students who require accommodations due to physical or learning impairments. It begins with Admissions, who calls the SMC family together to talk with the student and parent/family to determine specific needs and how SMC can meet that need; such as, the Advisor and the Registrar who move classes around to get first floor access or elevator access; Student Support Services who make special note taking and testing arrangements, and provide tutoring, counseling, and mentoring; and Student Development staff who arrange for housing and cafeteria access.
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SMC’s Student Support Services program typically serves 30-35 students per year and since the needs of each student are different, the accommodations for each student are especially tailored for that student and all accommodations are flexible and confidential. Students with cerebral palsy or other mobility issues due to injuries, etc. are directed to SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department programs that provide electric scooters for assistance around campus. Halsey Carey French was a student at SMC from 2005 to 2007, graduating with an Associate of Arts – and, she happened to be hearing impaired. Described by her professors as a phenomenal student (3.574 GPA), Halsey continued her education at Belmont University in Nashville – earning a degree in Music Business. Halsey summarized her SMC experience as “without a doubt, the BEST two years of my life. I only wish SMC was a four year school.” Halsey was a member of the dance team, POPS, served as a Presidential Ambassador and was active in service leadership. She stated her professors were very accommodating to her needs and allowed her to sit close to the front of the classroom and were available to talk at any time. “I would definitely encourage any student to attend SMC, you aren’t a number - you get individualized attention from professors who care about your needs and sincerely want you to succeed.” Today Halsey is married to Brian, her high school sweetheart and works as an instructional assistant in a special needs classroom at New Provi-
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dence Elementary. SMC was recommended to Halsey by her Lexington High School Guidance Counselor, and it should come as no surprise, she plans to pursue a Master’s in Guidance Counseling. Mike Queen, Director of Admissions and Enrollment Marketing for SMC, shared “Halsey was one of the very first students I toured around the campus when I started at SMC in 2004 and that experience left a lasting impression on me. When I informed Halsey of her acceptance, her mother and grandmother wept tears of relief and gratitude knowing Halsey had found a home where SMC’s support systems would allow her to not only receive an education but allow her to be a successful and independent college student.”
tion. Spartanburg Methodist College, founded in 1911, is proud of its heritage of providing “the opportunity TO BE your best and the inspiration TO DO great things.” For more information contact: Yvonne Harper Director of Public Information Spartanburg Methodist College C: (864) 266-7409 O: (864) 587-4278 harpery@smcsc.edu www.smcsc.edu
“The students with special needs who take full advantage of all SMC has to offer are our special joy! To see them walk across the stage at graduation brings me to tears with great admiration for their perseverance,” shared Dr. Ann Bowles, Vice President for Academic Affairs. SMC is South Carolina’s only private, residential college exclusively for freshmen and sophomore students and one of only four colleges in South Carolina affiliated with the United Methodist Church. SMC’s mission is to transform lives in a values-oriented, student-centered atmosphere in the Christian tradition that encourages academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness, and character development within the liberal arts tradiSPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •
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How Art and Science Make
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By Cody H. Owens
Who in their ‘right mind’ would sign up for physics? Or better yet, who in their ‘left mind’ would opt for printmaking? Actually, the eternal battle between the two sides of the brain isn’t quite as black and white as it once seemed—many educators around the country are finding answers in the gray matter. For quite some time, schools have focused—rightly so— on the hard sciences. Even the White House has begun hosting national science fairs to boost scientific interest in our nation’s youth. The movement is called STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). But a number of voices in education feel the arts are needed to bring STEM education to fruition. “Science jobs are ripe for the taking, and schools are nurturing our children with STEM education to be the next great innovators,” Ava Hughes, Arts Education Director at Chapman Cultural Center, said. “But for children’s minds to truly blossom, the arts are important too.”
Hughes is part of a faction of education advocates who are pushing for the addition of ‘Art/Design’ in the STEM curriculum to produce ‘STEAM.’ Employers are pushing, too. In a 2010 report by IBM, more than 1,500 CEOs noted that, given the ever-changing nature of the world around us, “creativity trumps other leadership characteristics” in forming an innovative workforce. Nowadays, being the next Marie Curie may take a bit of Picasso as well. And that next great mind may very well be from one of the country’s STEAM leaders—Spartanburg. High Point Academy, a new public charter school, will be the County’s first official STEM school, incorporating the arts into curriculum from inception. The Academy’s mission is to be a “community-centered school… where academic excellence, STEM education, fine arts, and a project based, applied learning style of instruction produces innovation, creativity, and achievement.” Essentially, High Point plans to paint a bigger picture of the sciences, making them more accessible to all learners. It opens August 2014 on Evangel Road off 85 Business. High Point may be the newest development, but long-time Spartanburg educators have been working towards the same goal for decades. John Green, Executive Director of Spartanburg Science Center, may be an iconic science figure in Spartanburg, but even he knows the power of a well-rounded education. “It takes a team to teach STEM, and that team can’t be made up of just scientists; there have to be educators, planners, artists, and visionaries.” Green said. “The next step in scientific understanding has always been mix of calculation and imagination. STEAM allows us to make an impact all the way around.” Chapman Cultural Center aims to increase that impact this September by hosting the South Carolina STEM Summit,
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an opportunity for state leaders to network and engage in informed dialogue—another “high point” for Spartanburg. The Summit is a product of SC’s Coalition for Mathematics and Science (SCCMS) and the SC Afterschool Alliance. Attendees will focus not only on STEM, but “Arts In and Out of School.” Now, sure educators, hiring bosses, and kids are excited at the prospect of ramping up the arts, but why should everyone else be excited? According to the official STEAM website, the answer is E for Economy. Bring up the topic of America’s economy with anyone, and you’re sure to be late for your next appointment; there’s plenty to say. Jobs are taking permanent vacations in exotic lands and college degrees seem like just pieces of paper with unemployment rates still uncomfortably high. But proponents of STEAM see an end to the lackluster economy small talk. Innovation has always been directly associated with science-y subjects. Pour this chemical into that beaker, and voila… the next big thing. For STEAM proponents, however, innovation means turning formulas into art-
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forms. Of course, while many might argue that this curricular change is a radical one, there’s more support for the movement than just dreams and dialogue. Drew Charter School, Georgia’s Charter School of the Year in 2012, has done for Atlanta what High Point Academy is poised to do for Spartanburg. The students there have exceeded Reading, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science test scores for both the city of Atlanta and the entire state of Georgia, thanks to its STEAM-focused education. Other institutions and organizations have instituted the power of STEM and STEAM with similarly spectacular results. Navigate to STEMtoSTEAM.org for more case studies. While the academic movement is gaining momentum across the nation, the relationship between the arts and the science has always existed. It may take a left-brained person to learn robotics, but without the ability to use information creatively, scientists themselves might seem to be just robots. So keep in mind, come this next school year, that when little Jane comes home to say she played guitar in geology, she really isn’t joking; she’s rocking along to cutting edge learning.
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Holmes Hot Dogs has a Rich History of Loyal Customers, Friendly Service By Mary Caldwell
Holmes Hot Dogs in Arcadia is the kind of place where, if you’re a regular, one of the employees behind the counter might start writing down your usual order as you walk in the door. In fact, the restaurant’s owners, Rob and Treva Webb, have even delivered food to a customer who was in the hospital. Ronald Gibson comes into the restaurant every day, and his presence was definitely missed. So the Webbs made sure he didn’t miss his usual order and made a hospital delivery for him. For 61 years, Holmes Hot Dogs has been a favorite place to eat for everyone from judges to blue-collar workers. Former Clemson football coach Danny Ford has paid a visit to Holmes. Even the Heisman Trophy has paid a visit to Holmes. Former University of South Carolina football player George Rogers has stopped by, and one time a friend of his brought Rogers’ trophy in. “He just sat it up on the cooler while he ate,” Rob says. Locals have patronized the restaurant for generations, as parents bring their kids, who grow up to bring their own children. In fact,
Treva says that recently five generations of one family came to the restaurant. “It’s fun to watch them grow up,” Treva says of the customers who start out as kids. They love to sit on the stools and have a bottled drink, she says. Locals also enjoy bringing their out-of-town relatives or coworkers to the restaurant so they can truly experience a taste of Spartanburg. The restaurant’s décor is classic Americana, with metal advertising signs throughout, and the service is always delivered with a smile. Referring to one customer from Lockwood Greene, Treva says, “He’ll bring in customers from all over the world.” Customers find Holmes in all sorts of ways. Treva and Rob say they recently had a group of well-dressed educators from Clemson come by. They had eaten at City Range and turned the wrong way as they turned out of WestGate Mall. They saw all the cars, stopped in, and ate a second lunch, this one at Holmes. They’ve since come back and even brought Clemson’s president with them. “We have great customers. We’ve been blessed,” Rob says. The restaurant began in 1936, across the street from its current location, when it was known at Norman Gardo’s lunch. It moved to its current location in 1946. When the owner was ready to sell in 1953, Walt Holmes, who worked there, was ready to buy it. Now 88 years old, he operated the restaurant until 1995, when he sold it to his daughter Treva and her husband, Rob. Treva has helped out in the restaurant when she was growing up but had decided she wanted to take a different career path. She worked for the post office, but after she and Rob prayed about it, they decided to buy the restaurant. “I’ve been in it my whole life,” Treva says. They’ve kept many things the same, but they decided to simplify the menu. Mr. Holmes offered foods like fish, hash and hamburgers, but Rob and Treva decided to focus mainly on hot dogs. A few additional items, such as fried bologna sandwiches,
Regular Customers (left) Mike Lee & (right) Allan Kafitz Enjoy their Holmes Hot Dogs
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George “Buck” McIntyre of Arcadia makes almost daily stops at Holmes. He enjoys a hot dog with chili, mustard and onions with French fries on the side, or sometimes he just gets two hot dogs with his favorite toppings. Now 86 years old, Mr. McIntyre was childhood friends with Walt Holmes. He frequented the restaurant even before Mr. Holmes owned it. His dad owned a grocery store across the street, so as a child, Mr. McIntyre was a frequent customer. “I went to work with Beverage Air in 1958. I traveled for about 36 years, so I missed some years in there. When I came back, I started going again,” Mr. McIntyre explains. A frequent customer, he’s making up for lost time. “I go sometimes every day and sometimes three time a week,” he says. To visit Holmes Hot Dogs, take Blackstock Road past WestGate Mall on your left. The restaurant is just a little ways ahead on the left. It’s open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and is usually open for a Saturday or two each month. Check Holmes’ Facebook or the sign in front of the restaurant for Saturday dates.
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sausage dogs and chicken sandwiches, are available, but the big attraction is the hot dogs with a variety of toppings. French fries are popular, as is the homemade chili that’s made fresh every day.
Rob and Treva Webb have enjoyed this recipe while on vacation in Texas. They make it at home and have considered adding it to the restaurant’s menu: • 8 potatoes • • • • • •
Sour cream Butter Chives Bacon Cheese Salt and pepper
Cube and cook the potatoes, then drain. Mix other ingredients in with the potatoes in the desired amounts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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So you’re tired of people saying why don’t you smile more often! You would but you know when you do your tongue looks like it’s in jail and people will laugh at you. Walter J. Kucaba, D.D.S., M.S. You have finally realized that your smile is not the same with your front tooth missthe Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine ing! Now the question is what can I do about it?Member You have 3of choices. One is to have a bridge that will replace the missing tooth. The second is to have a partial denture which will also replace the teeth and the final Life solution to this problem to have an Academy of Periodontology Member of theis American implant supported crown. Two of these choices will solve the problem of replacing the missing tooth or teeth but are a short term fix. Doing a bridge requires that the healthy teeth on either side of the open space have to be ground down so that a crown can be placed to which the missing tooth is attached. A bridge is great for cars, but with the techniques of today, not for replacing teeth. First in grinding down a perfectly healthy tooth that is not giving you any problems, you are running the risk of killing the nerve during the grinding. This will require that a root canal will have to be done so that the ground down tooth will not continue to cause you pain. Root canal treated teeth become brittle and can fracture even though a crown has been placed on top of them. When this happens the only treatment is extraction and now you are missing two teeth. The one you were trying to replace as well as the one that was supporting the bridge. The other problem is that the bridge is locked in place with cement which can dissolve over a period of time. The significance of this is that the margin of the crown becomes open and is an ideal place for decay to start. Once the decay starts the part of the ground down tooth which is under the crown decays and the bridge become loose. How is this treated? You guessed it. Extraction of the tooth with the decay which is supporting the crown which is helping to replace the original missing tooth. So once again you are now missing two teeth. In my office I see at least six cases of this per month. Another choice is to have a removable partial denture replace the missing tooth. This is a removable appliance that is made of metal, has a denture tooth to replace the one you are missing and is held in position by metal clasps, which are sometime visible when you smile. This replacement is not permanent and usually has to have the denture tooth replaced due to wear and the frame work relined to maintain proper adaptation to the gums. This type of replacement also has a metal framework that covers the roof of the mouth (when replacing an upper tooth) and causes a change in the sensations of touch and taste. The best dentistry is NO dentistry or as little as possible to get the job done! The use of a dental implant to replace the missing tooth or teeth is the best treatment of choice to solve this problem. The implant replaces the root system of the missing tooth and the replacement crown sits on top of it. The crown is made of porcelain and will retain its shape and color, unlike the denture tooth replacement with a partial. There is no need to grind down healthy teeth which can result in injuring the nerve and possible fracture after a root canal has been completed. And finally metal implants do not decay so there is no chance of loosing the replacement tooth due to cement washing out over a period of time. If the crown becomes loose it is removed and recemented. So you can see that the least invasive way to replace that missing tooth or teeth is with implant supported prosthesis. In closing, remember that when ever you touch a tooth you will have a price to pay in the future. If you are planning to have a tooth or teeth replaced be sure you get a thorough consultation so you can make the proper choice.
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Sleep Apnea Harms Health and Home Life By Dr. Walter J Kucaba D.D.S.,M.S.
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that affects people while they sleep, usually without their knowing it. The most common symptom is loud, heavy snoring, which is often treated as a joke. But sleep apnea is no joking matter, for it can often result in heart problems, automobile accidents, strokes, and even death. Over the years sleep apnea exacts a high price. People with it suffer significant damage from the poor quality of the sleep, from their nightly struggle to breathe, and from the lower than normal oxygen supply in their blood during the night. The long term damage from sleep apnea can be divided into health effects and social and psychological effects. The seriousness of the damage depends upon how long the apnea has been present and the person’s overall health.
Health Effects of Sleep Apnea Most of the serious health problems from sleep apnea develop gradually, over the long term. But one source of injury is very
abrupt: the auto wreck. Auto accidents are extremely common among people with untreated sleep apnea. Nearly 20% of sleep apnea patients admit to having had auto accidents from falling asleep at the wheel. A recent study of long-haul truck drives found that 46% of the drivers had obvious symptoms of sleep apnea and that the most common single cause of heavy truck accidents was fatigue. Sleepiness while driving usually develops gradually over weeks or months. The driver may ignore or not admit the warning signal of a potentially life-threatening episode of sleepiness. Prior to having an actual auto accident, most if not all apnea patients have had very brief “micro-sleeps” while driving. They nod off for an instant, perhaps also experiencing a prolonged eye blink or an actual bobbing of the head. This brief sleep may result in the car wandering in the lane, drifting onto the shoulder, or even crossing into the next lane. To summarize, then, driving accidents may be the most immediate threat of death from sleep apnea. Most of these consequences can be lessened or eliminated with treatment of the apnea. For more information on sleep apnea go to www.isnore.net. Yours for a better dental health, Walter J. Kucaba, DDS, MS Member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine www.isnore.net
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What We’re All About
Getting back to his roots, Dr. Birch has returned to his hometown of Spartanburg to open his own Pediatric Dental office. He and his staff have been caring for the needs of children in the area since opening his office in January of 2010. At Spartanburg Pediatirc Dentistry we care about your child. Dr. Birch and his staff are committed to helping your child feel comfortable and relaxed while meeting each individual’s dental needs. Dr. Birch even
brings his dogs, Yazzy and Taco, to the office to cheer the kids on after their dental treatment. Even if it’s just to say hello from afar, it’s a fun twist to a normal dental appointment. Yazzy and Taco can’t wait to see your beautiful smile! Spartanburg Pediatric Dentistry has grown with the community as well as at home. Come and meet our family, we would love to take care of your dental needs!
Taco & Yazzy are Ready for School