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President Benjamin B Dunlap of Wofford College and his wife, Anne open their hearts and home to express their appreciation and memories as they prepare to leave behind their home located on the Wofford College campus. Read about the treasured items, antiques, period reproductions, and “ghost” that remain on campus after President Dunlap retires in June.
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elcome to the spring edition of Spartanburg Everyday! Spartanburg is blessed with beautiful homes and gardens; as well as some of the best colleges in the Southeast. In this edition, we have spotlighted one of Spartanburg’s historic homes located on the Wofford College campus, and one of Spartanburg’s premier outdoor havens, Hatcher Garden. We invest a significant amount of time and money on our own homes, gardens, and lawns. Our advertising partners have provided Spartanburg Everyday with products, services, and information to aid in upgrading, updating, and uprooting home and garden projects through-out the spring and summer. With the lowest interest rates available in history, realtors advise buyers and sellers to spruce up the “old” and spring for a “new” castle while rates are low. Doctors, too instruct individuals to throw out the “old” ways of fast, greasy foods and add “new” fresh vegetables and fruits to our diets. What a great time of year to take this advice to the farm and select fresh food grown by our local farmers. Local farmers and markets offer a great selection of produce for minimum cost. If you are one of those who prefer to “grow your own,” then it’s time to get out the potting soil and start planting. For every season, “with the good comes the bad.” Spring brings blooming beauty for some; misery for others. Pollen affects a significant amount of individuals at this time of year. Parasites too, bring discomfort and threat to individuals as well as our furry family members during spring. Our medical experts remind us that many of these problems can be safely controlled if properly treated prior to or during exposure. The family from Spartanburg Everyday and our advertising partners wish your family a safe and happy spring!
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SHOPPING, EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Carriage House Wines...4 At the Corner ...6
OUR COMMUNITY
The Group of 100…8
HOME & GARDEN
Simply Southern…11 Hub City Farmer’s Market…12 REACH Upstate…13 Creating A Home Inventory…14 Better Homes & Garden…15 Wofford President’s Home …17 Local Farm Puts Emphasis On Local Foods…21
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SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Southern Marital Arts…25 Spartanburg Parks 2013…26 Converse College…27 My House Daycare…27 Neva Miss Jumpers…27
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Wines of Spring As warm weather approaches and the temperature starts to rise, what wines should we drink? The natural tendency is to shift to white wines. Some of my favorite white varietals are Sauvignon Blanc, Torrontes, and Verdejo (ver-day-ho). For Sauvignon Blanc the wine I would suggest is Hill and Dale ($9.99) from South Africa. Its clean, crisp style, with citrus flavors of grapefruit and lime, give it a refreshing warm weather zing. It would go great with a spring salad. Torrontes is a grape from Argentina that has floral aromas. You might tend to think that it is going to have some sweetness, but the wine is totally dry. The flavors are reminiscent of fruits such as pear and apricot. My suggestion for this wine is Alamos ($9.99).
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The third grape is from Spain. Verdejo has crisp stone fruit flavors and some clean mineral hints on the finish. This is a great wine for seafood and also works well as an aperitif. Try the Finca Quijote ($9.99). If your thoughts go to cooking out, you need some reds for the burgers and steaks. A good affordable red for burgers would be Borsao (9.99), a Spanish blend of Garnacha and Tempranillo, with red fruit flavors and a black peppery finish. And if a Cabernet Sauvignon is what you are looking for, Manifesto ($19.99) from the northern coast of California will do the trick. As always, the best thing to do is stop by the store and let me help you select the perfect wine for your occasion.
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At the Corner of I-85 & I-26 Springtime in Spartanburg By Steve Wong It doesn’t really matter if you love or hate Spartanburg’s annual Spring Fling street festival—with its rows of fried-food vendors, rows of canopied merchants, and rows of stinky port-a-potties—this outdoor gathering of thousands of local citizens is the unofficial signal that warm (soon to be hot) weather is back in the Sparkle City. The native too-cool crowd might say they aren’t going to fight the traffic or thonged throngs, that they’ve seen it all before, but come the first weekend in May when the downtown streets are blocked off and giant sound systems vibrate from every corner, we all make our way down Church Street in search of a corndog, cold draft beer, and all our friends and neighbors who swore they wouldn’t be at Spring Fling. You’ve just gotta go, if not for the loud live music or the non-profit giveaways, then for the children’s rides, the petting zoo, and the opportunity to shed your shirt to show off that brand new tattoo. It’s unofficial: It’s springtime in Spartanburg. It’s time to ride through Converse Heights with the car windows down to ooh and aah over the waves of colorful azaleas and dogwood trees. It’s time to Assault Mt. Mitchell (Monday, May 20) or at least stand on the sidelines and wave good-bye to those stouthearted, well-balanced athletes with shaved calf muscles. It’s time to visit Cooley’s Farms to buy gallons of fresh strawberries. It’s time to dress up like frat boys and sorority sisters, pile into the back of a pickup truck with picnic baskets and booze for a day at the races at Tryon’s Block House Steeplechase. I didn’t see any horses, did you? It’s time to hang out at “Milliken’s Duck Pond, to sunbathe, throw a Frisbee, fly a kite, or do something you shouldn’t be doing under the cover of the woods. It’s time—spring break—for that first get-away for the season: the first of many trips to the beach, after all everyone else has gone out of town. It’s time for the peach growers to worry about a late killing frost. Of all the signs of spring that come forth in Spartanburg there is none so defining as the orchards in bloom, laid out like giant pink baby blankets at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains on a bright sunny day. It is a time of great promise, but we know it is a delicate season. This is Spartanburg aplenty in the springtime. It is here but for a short time, so 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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formerly the small, run-down, but very popular takeout Chinese restaurant called The Egg Roll King, and thought that the sight needed an upgrade. After the owner of the property was convinced that he should donate the property to the non-profit organization, the spot was transformed. Today it is a beautiful island decorated with gorgeous flowers with a sparkling fountain at its heart. From this first project, the Group of 100 was hooked on the idea of beautifying Spartanburg. Picture this: At every gateway into Spartanburg, there stands a beautiful fountain surrounded by flowers in a rainbow of colors, or a stunning sculpture which catches the eye. That is the dream of the Group of 100. Established in the early 2000s, the group of people who remain purposely anonymous stumbled into a mission that was thoughtful, dignifying, and just downright good. The Group of 100 adopted one simple agenda: To decorate Spartanburg. At the intersection near the Episcopal Church of the Advent in Downtown Spartanburg, there once stood an unsightly building. An original member of what was to become the Group of 100 saw this abandoned building,
Because this project had been so successful and fulfilling for them, the Group of 100 determined to do more similar projects. However, there was one problem: They needed money. The project cost a little over $100,000, so operation “recruiting to redecorate” was on its way. Though the group wants to remain anonymous so no one person receives the credit, founding member and chairman of the group, Tom Hannah, agreed to explain how this charitable group came into existence. “We were amazed at how many people wanted their city to look better,” explained Hannah about
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the group’s development stages. “Well, we figured, since the project was about $100,000, we’re going to need about 100 members to donate $1,000, so that’s how the name Group of 100 came about,” said Hannah, looking to the ceiling as he remembered the membership recruiting process.
idea is the best. Once the idea has been selected each year, they assign one person to be responsible for all the details, including the landscaping development. “Yes, indeed, we use local landscaping architects for our projects,” Hannah exclaimed proudly. “They are absolutely outstanding with the work that they do.”
With 10 projects under their belts thus far, the group has no paid employees, and everyone, even the accountants, donate their time and energy to make each of these projects a success. One of the group’s project pieces is The Hub City Art Park at the intersection of Henry Street and Daniel Morgan Avenue. And near Miracle Hill Ministries, at the corner of Forest and St. John streets, stands a beautiful bronze sculpture of seven children admiring the flag of this great country. In front of the Chamber of Commerce, they placed a large globe.
Considering the new project on its way this year and the approximately one million dollars spent on the projects collectively throughout the years, Hannah expresses hope that the projects and the group’s efforts “continue to grow.” In light of the group’s success, other surrounding areas, such as Anderson County, want to follow suit by creating similar projects.
Each year the group holds a dinner at which they not only celebrate the finished project, but they also communally think about their next project as well. These members’ only dinners provide an opportunity for brainstorming. They decide on a few good ideas, toss out the bad ones and a committee determines which
“I don’t mind talking about it. I became chairman by accident. There are plenty of good people in the group. We decided that we can get a lot more done when we don’t worry about who’s getting the credit. That’s why we remain anonymous,” Hannah said of the group’s decision. “Making our city look better is our reward.”
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Home & Garden
Simply Southern is located at 2189 Chesnee Hwy, in Spartanburg. Kim Bogan and her daughter-in-law, Kelly opened their doors for business in March 2012. When Kim and Kelly decided to open Simply Southern Home & Garden Supply, they made a promise that if God blessed them with success, they would give back and be a blessing to others. Kim and Kelly love their customers and treat them like family.
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Much like Kim and Kelly, patrons can purchase altruistic and spiritual gifts such as the Bridgewater candles which give the gift of food to orphaned children through sales. Simply Southern carries a large selection of flags, mailbox covers and home décor, including “Happy Everything.” Custom wreaths, wooden letters and personalized monogram items are also available in the shop or by special order placement. Customize gifts such as embroidery beach and market totes, and engraved jewelry make any occasion special. Simply Southern has a large selection of hanging baskets, flowers, bird houses, bird feeders, mulch, and garden décor for spring and summer. Come by and see Kim and Kelly. Tues., Wed., & Sat 10-5, or Thurs. & Fri. 10-6. Visit Simply Southern’s Facebook page or call us at 864-804-6373 for more information and ideas for your next home and garden project or personalized gift.
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By Nikki Smith
The arrival of Spring means the 2013 Hub City Farmers’ Market season is upon us. Hub City Farmers’ Market (HCFM) is an independent 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that works to increase the demand and availability of healthy foods in Spartanburg County. In order to meet the goals of their mission HCFM runs a Saturday Market, a Wednesday Lunch Market, a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and a Mobile Market. HCFM also assists in developing, enhancing and maintaining community gardens. All HCFM Markets are producer-only markets, meaning all things sold at market are grown or produced by the vendor selling them. Take a Saturday or a Wednesday to visit and find out what other benefits there are for you and for your family. The Saturday Market will have its opening day on May 11. The Market will run each Saturday morning through November 9. Each week at the Market, shoppers will be able to find fresh, local produce, local meats, local eggs, freshly-made pasta, honey, breads, coffee, sauces and cheeses, and much more. Throughout the Market season, shoppers will also be able to enjoy live music, chat with Master Gardeners, cooking demonstrations with local chefs, themed days and a Kid’s Kitchen sponsored by the Junior League of Spartanburg. The Wednesday Lunch Market will begin on June 5 and will run through September 25. Wednesday shoppers are invited to buy a bagged lunch from Converse Deli at Market, bring a lunch or buy a lunch at one of Downtown Spartanburg restaurants. Shoppers can then grab some local veggies before heading back to work or home. HCFM’s Mobile Market, a farmers’ market on wheels, will be out in the community in full force this season. This year, the Mobile Market will be traveling to several communities in the County, including Woodruff, the Northside of Spartanburg, PaSe
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colet, Boiling Springs and the city of Spartanburg. Check the HCFM website at www.hubcityfm. org for a complete Mobile Market schedule and more information.
Operating Hours: Saturday Market 8 am-noon May 11- November 9 Magnolia Street Train Depot 298 Magnolia Street Wednesday Lunch Market 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. June 5 - Sept. 25 Morgan Square Downtown Spartanburg 864-585-0905 www.hubcityfm.org
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By Audrey Sperry
Join us for the 9th Annual Garden Party Fundraiser to benefit REACH Upstate. Fancy hats, garden sundresses, delightful wine and gourmet fare are the highlights of this mid-day event. Ushers will welcome guests as they arrive at the picturesque home of the Belenchias. Guests will be guided through the home to the impressive gardens and elegant piazza, passing by fabulous cakes and a live piano performance. The signature event is the Silent Auction which will take place from 12noon -2:30pm as guests mingle, wine and dine. Auction items include tickets to sporting and cultural events, weekend get-aways, restaurant gift certificates and treasures for the home and garden. Past Garden Party Auctions have featured a wide variety of items including a night out in Greenville with a massage followed by dinner at The Melting Pot, Athletic Facility memberships at several local gyms and even Spa services for your pet from Woodpoint Bed & Biscuit. Friends can stroll through the beautiful Zen and rose gardens while they bid on the items they desire. Lunch will be provided by Palmetto Palate, a wonderful catering service here in Spartanburg. Featured wines from Silver Palm on the North Coast of California will be available for tasting throughout the day.
All proceeds from the event will benefit REACH Upstate, a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to promote healthy lifestyles through prevention education. REACH Upstate hosts the annual Red Ribbon Week Campaign throughout Spartanburg County, which advocates for a drug free lifestyle for our youth. REACH Upstate also provides Parenting for a Child’s Success courses to help make healthier and happier homes and families. REACH Upstate’s most notable program is the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program. We offer evidence based teen health courses to encourage our youth to have self respect and to make the best choices possible for their bodies and their lives. Please join us for the 9th Annual Garden Party to be held at the Belenchias home on Friday April 26th from 123pm. Tickets are $40. For more information or to purchase tickets contact the REACH Upstate staff at (864) 591-2273 or at info@reachupstate.org. REACH Upstate Board Members, Margaret Baughman, Portia Fowler, Marsha Moore, Larry Turner, Kimberley Wicker, Lori Winkles, Jody Cusson-Worley, Patty Yoder and David Zabriskie and REACH Upstate Executive Director Valerie Kirby thank you for your consideration and support. Photography By Lyn Radke
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Creating A Home Inventory By Kim Ryan A home inventory is an excellent way to expedite the insurance claims process after theft, damage, or loss. This record of your insurable assets will not only help you in the settlement of a covered loss or claim, but will also help verify tax-deductible property losses and determine the right amount of insurance coverage you need. 1. Choose A Method While a home inventory can be as simple as a list or a visual record, an effective home inventory should include both for added security. State Farm HomeIndex™ Your inventory: Simplified™. State Farm HomeIndex is a free online tool that combines the home inventory list with the visual record, all in one place. HomeIndex makes documenting your valuables especially easy because it walks you through the inventory process, allows you to share your inventory with your agent, and can even help you when you move. Home Inventory List A comprehensive home inventory list catalogs your belongings and should include the item description (make, model, and serial number, if applicable), value, and purchase date. You can create your own list using a spreadsheet or fill out a home inventory checklist that’s ready to go. Visual Record A visual record of your possessions shows proof of ownership. This can be accomplished with a video walk-through of your home or through a series of photographs. 2. Document Thoroughly Your home inventory should support the claims process for events ranging from the total loss of your home by fire to the theft of a few items. That’s why it’s important to thoroughly document your belongings to ensure proper coverage. A good way to start is to move from room to room, listing items as you go. Don’t forget to include the items in your basement, attic, garage, and any detached structures, such as tool sheds. Also, pay special attention to your most valuable possessions, such as antiques, art, jewelry, collectibles, and electronic equipment. If you have any questions about which items are covered by your policy, contact your insurance agent. Keeping proper documentation will also help to facilitate the claims process. This documentation, which can be scanned for digital storage, includes: Receipts Credit card statements Other transaction documents Appraisals (include the appraiser’s name and address) Once you’ve created your home inventory, make sure to update it as you acquire or get rid of items over time. 3. Keep Your Home Inventory Safe Don’t let your home inventory become part of a property loss. Whichever inventory method you choose, it’s important to keep a copy in a bank safe deposit box or other secure location away from your home. This is another advantage of using an online tool like State Farm HomeIndex — it secures your information on the Internet, so you can access it from anywhere, whenever you need it. Kim Ryan - State Farm Agent (864) 457-1042 114 E. Rutherford Street Landrum, SC 29356 www.kimryansf.com
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President’s Home • 1911 By Laura Hendrix Corbin
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he ghosts of presidents past still reside at Wofford College.
“They gather downstairs late at night and chatter,” retiring president Benjamin B. Dunlap says. “We hear them amid the creaking of the floor boards on a windy night.” He shares that tidbit for whomever will be the next resident of the house on campus where he and his wife, Anne, have lived for the past 13 years, not so much as a warning but as an affirmation that the house is a special place. Dunlap, who will retire as the college’s 10th president at the end of June, has loved living in the white, two-story 1911 home originally built for a chemistry professor named Coleman B. Waller. “In a beehive, it’s not entirely clear whether the queen is a monarch or a prisoner, but she is at the center of things,”
Dunlap says. “It has been a wonderful privilege to live on the Wofford campus at the very heart of everything that’s going on.” At first glance, the President’s Home, renovated in 2000 upon the retirement of Joe Lesesne as president and in preparation for the Dunlaps, looks like a museum for 19th century life at Wofford. Period wallpaper and furniture, sparsely distributed but elegant, furnish the downstairs “public” space. Original portraits of Wofford’s early trustees, professors and presidents are hung throughout, while rich oak floors are accented by thick Oriental rugs. Wofford College President Benjamin B. Dunlap and his wife, Anne, have lived in the President’s Home on campus for 13 years. Photos by Mark Olencki/ Wofford College SPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •
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A portrait of the college’s longestserving president, Henry Nelson Snyder, hangs over the fireplace in the living room, left. At right is the prized Steinway baby grand piano Dunlap loves.
The centerpiece of the living room is a treasured Steinway baby grand piano, which both of the Dunlaps love to play. “I will miss the baby grand. Though Anne is a better player, I play it every day,” Dunlap says. “I sometimes sit in the dark and play, late at night.” A closer inspection of the house reveals its modern flavor, too. There’s a sunny, modern kitchen with lots of counter space, a large front porch, central heating and air-conditioning, cable TV and high-speed Internet connections. The house is much grander than when it was built for Waller, but it remains a perfect complement to the older structures on either side of it – the home of the college’s academic dean on the left and the DuPre Administration Building, which also at one time served as a home. People who visit the home often remark about the “grand old houses from the past,” but Dunlap points out that the home is “really just a Sears and Roebuck house from the not-so-distant past that was restored to an antique glory.” Dr. W.K. Greene became the first Wofford president to live there, from 1942 to 1951. Subsequently, four others lived there before Dunlap, including Lesesne. The Dunlaps also have a home in Columbus, N.C.
During the most recent renovation, says architect Glen Boggs of McMillan Pazdan Smith, “We tried to make Wofford’s long history evident to anyone who visits the house. Specific items, like the beautifully painted portrait of Dr. Snyder in the living room, are redolent of the college’s past.” The portrait is by Josephine Sibley Couper of Montreat, N.C. Henry Nelson Snyder has been the longestserving president at Wofford, serving from 1902 to 1942. “I love the Snyder portrait, so young and jaunty at the outset of 40 years as president,” Dunlap says. “I study it all the time. It’s a nice portrait.” Other portraits in the home include those of William Wightman Sr. and Matilda Wightman, parents of Wofford’s first president, William May Wightman, attributed to Thomas Wightman – son and brother. In the dining room is a portrait of the Rev. H.A.C. Walker, also by Thomas Wightman; Walker was an original college trustee, named so in the will of college founder Benjamin Wofford. Also in the dining room are two anonymous 18th century Hungarian hunting still-lifes donated in 1992 by Col. Stafford Rivers, who also donated the glass chandelier that once hung in the Spanish embassy in Bern, Switzerland. Gifts from friends and alumni, such as a beautiful vase, top right, and a pair of antique vases adapted into lamps, fill the house.
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A Family Farm For Over 50 Years!
Local Farm Puts Emphasis On Local Foods.
Welcome to True Belue Goodness
Belue Farms makes “eating local” easy, healthy and delicious. For 58 years, family-owned Belue Farms in Boiling Springs has earned a loyal following for its fresh strawberries, peaches, melons and vegetables. Now the farm has cultivated something new for the region: Belue Farms Local Foods. Housed in the farm’s original packing house, Belue Farms Local Foods is a locavore’s paradise, stocking South Carolina food specialties in one convenient location. “Over the past few years, we realized there was a void for natural, local foods in the Spartanburg and Boiling Springs area,” co-owner Harriett Belue begins. “Greenville has several good options, but in Spartanburg County, people had to visit multiple stores if they wanted to ‘eat local’. Our store makes eating local easier, and we pride ourselves in stocking the freshest produce and foods available.” In addition to produce, Belue Farms sells Milky Way Farm raw milk, local honey, fruit ciders, Joyful Sounds freerange eggs, free-range chicken, pork, Charleston teas, gourmet olive oil and jarred goods, plus the farm’s own grassfed Angus beef. You’ll also find staples like dry beans, grits, cheese, dressings, spices, nuts, breads, and ice cream.
• “SC’s sweetest” berries and peaches • Grass-fed Angus beef • Local produce and honey • Free-range chicken and eggs • Milky Way Farm all-jersey raw milk • Artisan cheeses and butters
You’ll find it all at Belue Farms Local Belue Farms is open Monday-Saturday, 10-6. To get there, take exit 75 off I-85 and follow the signs to the store location off Parris Bridge Road.
So Berry Fascinating! Strawberry Facts Worth Savoring. Fresh local strawberries are expected in early April. To celebrate the season, Harriett Belue of Belue Farms shares her favorite strawberry facts. 1. Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside (200 per berry!). 2. One cup of strawberries has as much vitamin C as an orange. 3. Strawberries are not actually “berries,” but part of the rose family. 4. In tests, people who ate strawberries before exercise burned 100 extra calories. 5. Rich in flavonoids, strawberries can help reduce cholesterol. 6. Strawberries are high in folic acid, the B vitamin which can prevent spina bifida. 7. To soothe sunburned skin, blend strawberries and honey, and apply as a salve. 8. You often can substitute strawberries for tomatoes in recipes. 9. For their best flavor, strawberries should be served at room temperature. 10. It takes approximately three days for a berry to ripen from green to red.
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Destination SC
Destination: Hatcher Garden
By Beverly Knight
A pair of red-tailed hawks circles lazily over towering trees, catching an up-draft to give them a vantage point for surveying their surroundings. Their stick-built nest rests directly below in the fork of an old sweetgum tree on the fringe of a forest. This scene might occur anywhere throughout the broad range of North America’s most common bird of prey. What makes this pair interesting is that they have chosen to nest in a 10-acre urban woodland preserve just steps off one of Spartanburg’s most heavily traveled roads and within a couple of miles of its busy shopping districts. Perhaps the close proximity to city life is what makes Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve unique. The garden provides a place of refuge not only for the variety of birds, turtles, squirrels and other small wildlife that live there but also for the more than 35,000 people who visit the garden each year to soak in the soft sounds of nature and the murmur of water racing along stream beds and cascading over a waterfall, ending in a pond beneath an observation deck. Once visitors enter the garden, they escape the harsh sounds of traffic and are enveloped in the soothing sounds of nature. At the entrance, a gazebo sits in the midst of a conifer garden, one of only two in South Carolina certified as a reference garden by the American Conifer Society. The textures and colors of the evergreen and deciduous conifer collection usher visitors into the heart of Hatcher Garden. When they cross a footbridge over the stream that empties into the cypress pond, the city seems far away. A half-mile of broad paved paths wind through different garden rooms – a hosta garden, wildflower garden, butterfly garden and the Bartram Trail – that provide both outdoor classrooms and places for quiet contemplation. This free public garden is all the more remarkable because it began as one man’s backyard garden which he expanded over time, reclaiming the eroded cotton fields and ravines behind his Briarwood Road home to create his vision of a woodland garden. The more than 10,000 trees, shrubs and flowers that Harold Hatcher planted form the bones of today’s garden, and the waterfall he and his friends built by hand to take advantage of a natural spring serves as the garden’s iconic centerpiece. Standing on Corrie’s Bridge, listening to the water rushing beneath, it’s easy to see why Harold Hatcher loved this spot so much. Interrupted only by the wind rustling the leaves overhead and the birds calling to each other, you feel the outside world drift further and further away. Hatcher and his wife Josephine moved to Spartanburg from Indianapolis after retiring in 1969 to be near their daughter, Alice, a professor at the University of South Carolina Spartanburg (now Upstate) and her family. The Hatchers’ dream began small, but they came to believe that they could create a verdant greenspace out of land adjacent to their home just off John B. White Sr. Blvd., one of the busiest streets in Spartanburg. Over the years they worked to cultivate and expand their garden, welcoming the public into their ample backyard. From the beginning, they enlisted the help of friends and local garden enthusiasts to help them realize their dream. As the garden continued to grow through the 1970s, members of the Spartanburg Men’s Garden
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Club, the Spartanburg Garden Club Council, Spartanburg Community College and the Unitarian Universalist Church became intrigued with the Hatchers’ vision and volunteered their time and resources to support the garden’s development. The Hatchers’ work continued into the 1980s, and in 1987, when he was almost 80 years old, Harold Hatcher decided to give the garden more permanent protection by donating the property to the Spartanburg County Foundation. For the past 25 years, the Hatchers’ legacy has operated as a nonprofit, free public garden, open every day during daylight hours. The original greenspace has been expanded and developed to include garden structures and areas where visitors can sit and enjoy nature or have a picnic lunch. And the tradition of volunteering that helped create the garden has continued, helping Robin Vollmer, Hatcher’s executive director, and two horticulturists, Jeff Hall and Peggy Henderson, keep the garden green and growing. Alice Hatcher Henderson still lives in Spartanburg and remembers the joy her parents reaped from the hard work that it took to create the garden on a limited retirement income. She knows they would be proud of what their garden has become. “They would not be able to believe their eyes,” said Henderson, who serves as an honorary trustee on Hatcher’s board. “They had seen former projects of theirs in Illinois, New York and Indiana go downhill after they moved, so they had no expectation that Spartanburg would be completely opposite and achieve such inspiring improvement after their deaths.” Spaces in the garden are available for rental for special events, and groups sign on for guided tours of the garden. That means that visitors might chance upon a wedding in the Garden of Hope and Healing, a birthday party on the observation deck or a group of school children sitting around the table at the Jess Taylor Pavilion, listening to a volunteer garden guide talk about the life of Native Americans in Upstate South Carolina or the flora and fauna in the garden. Hatcher Garden is not only a place to enjoy the beauties of nature, but also a place full of people who come to work, play and learn in the garden that the Hatchers and those who came after them worked to create, preserve, protect and sustain.
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For information about the garden, visit www.hatchergarden.org or call 864-574-7724. Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve 820 John B. White Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC
Upcoming Events Spring Plant Sale
April 19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
April 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Plant List: www.hatchergarden.org
A Tuscan Twilight in the Garden Cocktails, dinner & auction benefiting Hatcher Garden May 2, 5:30 p.m.
Reservation required: $75 per person For information: www.hatchergarden.org or 864-574-7724
Helen Correll: Booksigning and Garden Walk The Joys of Nature Journaling (For ages 12+) May 17, 1 – 3 p.m.
Reservation required: $30
Nature Journaling for Kids (12 and under) May 18, 1 – 3 p. m
Reservation required: $15 For information: 864-574-7724
Carolina Artists Create: Getting Back to Nature H2 Workshop and demonstrations for photographers and artists at Hatcher Garden and Hollywild Animal Park
June 1, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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By Beverly Knight
Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in the world. It’s also home to more than 120 protected nature preserves, helping to make it a popular tourist destination that attracts millions of tourists each year. Visitors to Tuscany come to explore the countryside, eat the distinctive cuisine, sample fine wine and revel in the beauties of the language and culture. However tempting it might be, not everyone can travel to the land of “ciao bella.” But Spartanburg’s own nature preserve, Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve, has done its best to recreate the charm of the region for “A Tuscan Twilight in the Garden,” an evening of cocktails, dinner and auctions to benefit the garden. The Park at Hatcher Garden will come alive with the colors, smells and tastes of Tuscany May 2, 5:30 – 9 p.m., when the annual fundraiser is held under the tents and twinkling lights on the lawn at Hatcher. Tickets for the event are $75. “The centerpiece of the evening will be the delicious classic Tuscan fare catered by William Cribb,” said Ashley Lamb, co-chair of the Twilight committee that was responsible for planning the event. “We know that the 15th annual Twilight in the Garden is going to be a very special evening.” Recreating the atmosphere that will transport attendees to Tuscany fell to Lamb, Katie Jordan and Travis Garner. “The feeling we wanted to create is one of rustic elegance,” said Garner, an interior designer and member of the Twilight committee. “We incorporated the blue of the Tuscan sky and the gold and terra cotta tones of the countryside to provide what we hope will be a perfect backdrop for the evening.” Proceeds from Twilight in the Garden provide essential funding for the continual beautification and creation of colorful garden venues along the paths of Hatcher Garden, a free public garden open year-round during daylight hours. “Each year we use the proceeds from our fundraising events to add plants and other features to enhance visitors’ experiences in the garden. Our goal is to make the garden even more enjoyable, inspirational and educational,” Robin Vollmer, executive director of Hatcher Garden says. “Twilight in the Garden helps make it possible for the staff, board and volunteers at Hatcher Garden to continue carrying out the garden’s mission. We consider Twilight our signature event and hope that it has become a ‘must-attend’ garden party for the entire community.” Sponsorships for the event are being accepted through April 12. The sponsorships, ranging from $250, are used to cover the costs of the event, ensuring that all proceeds go toward helping make Hatcher Garden an inviting and educational environment for the community, what Vollmer calls “our green jewel in the middle of the city.” Tickets for the event are $75 and will be on sale through April 25. To purchase tickets or for information about “A Tuscan Twilight in the Garden” or any other of Hatcher Garden’s activities, go to www.hatchergarden.org or contact Vollmer at (864)574-7724.
Travis Garner, Ashley Lamb and Katie Jordan collected together the elements to create the feel of the Italian countryside for table settings for Hatcher Garden’s Tuscan Twilight in the Garden.
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Choose Weekly, Monthly, or all Summer Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities include games, arts and crafts, guest speakers, and field trips. Weekly sessions have a special theme emphasis each week.
Spartanburg Parks 2013 • Summer Playground Program • Piano Performers Piano Camp • Weekly Piano Lessons • Julliard Music Adventures • Middle/High School Language Arts Camp • Basic Reading/Comprehension Camp • Middle/High School Writing Camp
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Landrum Veterinary Hospital By Donna Raines, DVM
Spring is finally here. Warm, sunny days are wonderful for getting outdoors. Unfortunately, we share the outdoors with a number of nasty parasites. Although parasites are out there year round, spring is a perfect time to talk about keeping our dogs and cats healthy and parasite free.
eas. Dogs can contract Lyme disease, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, among other diseases that cause fever, pain, and lethargy. Not all flea preventatives cover ticks, so check with you veterinarian about your pet’s risk factors and the best prevention.
Fleas seem to be everywhere and they are more than just a nuisance. In heavy infestations, those tiny little guys can cause life threatening anemia. They also carry other parasites and diseases. Fleas commonly transmit tapeworms to both dogs and cats. Fleas are also the culprit in feline bartonella infections. This microscopic organism can make your cat very sick and is the cause of cat scratch fever in people. There are plenty of good flea control options on the market. Only regular use of these products will adequately prevent adult fleas along with their eggs and larvae. A good flea prevention plan will keep your pet comfortable and it may keep you both healthier.
Heartworms are very prevalent in the South. Transmitted by mosquitoes, all dogs and cats are likely to be exposed to this parasite. It is a common misconception that pets which are indoors are not at risk. Mosquitoes can travel miles and, as we know, the pesky things will fly right in the front door. A single mosquito can carry dozens of juvenile heartworms. Those heartworm larvae are waiting until the mosquito finds another dog or cat to bite. They find their way into the blood stream and spend about four months making their way to the heart. Once there, the larvae grow into adult worms obstructing blood flow and creating permanent damage. Don’t forget, cats get heartworms too. Monthly prevention is just as important for our feline friends.
Ticks are back out with the warm weather. Ticks like to hide in tall grass and wooded ar-
We may not be able to prevent mosquito bites, but a monthly tablet or a simple injection every six months can prevent heartworm disease. We are fortunate to have many options when it comes to preventing fleas, ticks, and heartworms. Your veterinarian can discuss all of the options with you to find the best solution for your dog or cat. Enjoy the spring weather and keep your furry friends protected!
Donna Raines, DVM * A. Thomas Maiolo, DVM
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“excellent care at an affordable price” 1600 E. Rutherford St. Landrum, SC
(864)457-3351
By Jennifer Wilson
Brian Rosenberg, MD Orthopedic Surgeon
The warmer temperatures and blooming daffodils bring one thing to mind – getting outside and doing our favorite activities. Whether it’s golf or tennis, horseback riding or gardening, it’s sure to be more enjoyable in warmer weather. Unfortunately, along with our favorite activities often come unwelcome aches and pains.
“Muscle aches and pains are common and easily treatable,” said Scott McDermott, Rehab Director and Occupational Therapist at St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab Center. “Aches and pains often occur as a result of injuries or trauma associated with sprains and strains. We can also help you get back on your feet after surgery or an injury such as a fall.” Falls and fall-related injuries seriously affect older adults’ quality of life. Falls cause painful debilitating injuries for older adults. With the Biodex Balance System SD, St. Luke’s Rehab therapists can identify and modify the factors that lead to falls among older adults. Certain people are at high risk for accidental falls and should be regularly screened to help reduce the high number of fallrelated injuries and deaths in the United States, a new guideline says. Each year in the United States, accidental falls result in 1.8 million emergency room visits and more than 16,000 deaths. Therapists with St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation want to identify and help you modify the factors that lead to falls using our Biodex Balance System. The new guideline, issued by the American Academy of Neurology, takes into account all available scientific studies and concluded that people with stroke, dementia, and walking and balance disorders have the greatest risk of falling. Having fallen in the past year strongly predicts that a person will
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Get Outside and Get Active! St. Luke’s Rehab Is Here to Help! suffer another fall, and people with Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, weakness in the legs or feet, and substantial vision loss are also at increased risk for falls. Based on the local demographics and perceived needs of the community, St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab offers a Fall Risk Screening and Conditioning Program using the BioDex Balance System. St. Luke’s rehab therapists will address current patients’ needs as well as provide the services to new patients. “A fear of falling is forefront in many older adults’ minds,” said Sarah Compton, Occupational Therapist. “By utilizing the Biodex Balance System, St. Luke’s rehab therapists can concentrate on rehabilitation and remove that fear. Building confidence and strength only improves results.” The Biodex Balance System enables the rehabilitation team at St. Luke’s Hospital to perform balance testing and identify fall-risk candidates, determine ankle and knee status, and determine limits of stability. This system also provides balance training including stabilization exercise, range of motion exercise, and weight shift exercise. St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services also has a BioStep GaitTrainer 2 Treadmill, the only treadmill that monitors and records patient progress. The BioStep treadmill is ideal for many types of patients including those who have suffered a stroke, a spinal cord injury, a head injury, an amputation or a neurologic disorder. In addition to its hallmark “one on one therapy with licensed professionals,” St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab ensures Medicare patients a continuum of care. The cap on Medicare coverage for therapy services does not apply to critical access hospital based outpatient therapy departments, such as St. Luke’s Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation. This means a patient would have to pay out of pocket for any therapy provided at any private prac-
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tice setting if the diagnosis is not on a Medicare list of exemptions. At St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Medicare patients receive the therapy they without worrying about paying excessive out of pocket charges, being denied coverage or having to change providers. For more information about St. Luke’s Hospital’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Services call (828) 894-8419. Whether you’re trying to get back on a horse, hit the green, jog around the block or plant seeds in your garden, St. Luke’s rehab specialists will help you reach your goal using their skills, modalities and encouragement with exceptional care, close to home. Spartanburg’s “Blimpy” Don Watson is a great patient and ardent supporter of St. Luke’s Outpatient Rehab Services with one-on-one therapy with licensed professionals.
St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation’s 8th Annual Ache Around the Lake - Saturday, Sept. 21
By Kathy Woodham
It’s time to train for the 8th Annual Ache Around the Lake Run/Walk—a benefit for St. Luke’s Hospital Foundation set for Saturday, Sept. 21, at 8 a.m. at Lake Lanier in the Tryon, NC area. Ache Around the Lake is a community event that includes The Ache (8K or 5 miles) or The Ouch (a two-mile fun run). The Ache has become known as one of the ‘biggest little races’ on the Upstate SC and Western NC racing circuit — boasting gorgeous mountain lake views, moderate weather, and a challenging USAT&F-certified course. Local elites, power walkers, and weekend racers enjoy this challenging race in the Carolina Foothills each fall. This year, your participation in the Ache Around the Lake or Ouch race will support the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Lab at St. Luke’s Hospital in Columbus, North Carolina. St. Luke’s Hospital is constructing a 6-bed, $ 5.6 million, 15,000 square foot post-surgical unit to better facilitate our surgical staff and enable comprehensive patient care in a warm and healing environment. The patient rooms will be almost three times as large as our current rooms and provide ample space for today’s state-of-the-art equipment—the hospital’s first major expansion in more than 40 years! The new wing will incorporate a rehabilitative therapies unit to complement and support post-operative rehabilitation, with an emphasis on orthopedics and Dr. Brian Rosenberg’s exceptional surgical team. Groundbreaking was held late November 2012, with completion expected by late fall of 2013. Within the new rehabilitative therapies unit St. Luke’s will integrate our ADL Lab. Activities of daily living are the self-care activities we usually perform in our home or common outdoor environments. They are the routine things we normally and frequently do, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and grooming ourselves. They often incorporate the areas of work, homemaking, and leisure activities. While basic categories of ADLs have been suggested, what constitutes a particular ADL in a particular environment for a particular person may vary.
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A full bathtub and separate walk-in shower to practice standard tub/shower transfers (with or without the use of a tub bench or other adaptive equipment).
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Patients will feel more comfortable and selfassured when returning home with the knowledge they can perform the requisite activities of independent living.
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All funds raised will be used toward the Activities of Daily Living Lab at St. Luke’s Hospital. In 2013, our goal is to raise $30,000 to help cover the costs of the simulated kitchen, tub, shower, curb, and vehicle, as well as support other projects throughout the ADL Lab. With the opening of the ADL Lab, St. Luke’s patients will have the ability to actually practice the tasks of daily living, as well as other ADL retraining activities related to the kitchen, home, and community environments. The Lab will serve to improve patient care and satisfaction, further enhance the hospital’s reputation in rehabilitative therapies, allow St. Luke’s to offer a wider array of support services to the community we serve, and ensure that the ADL Lab advances our hospital’s dedication to providing exceptional care close to home. For more information, please call 828-894-2408 or register online at www.achearoundthelake.org. Photography Provide By St Luke’s Hospital
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Our Services...
Dental Treatment for kids ages 1-17 Infant Oral Exams/Consultations Mouth Guards For Sports Limited Orthodontics and Specialty Appliances
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8am-5pm Friday - 8am-2pm
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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. Dr. Birch and his wife, Dr. Amy Birch, were so excited to welcome their little boy, Charlie, this past year. Come and meet our family, we would love to take care of your dental needs!
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Allergy Relief… drop by drop
Are allergies and asthma making you and your family miserable? Patients of all ages can now find lasting relief with under-the-tongue allergy drops. After seven sinus procedures and numerous doctor visits a month for sinus infections, Kati Whitaker had given up hope of living a “normal” life. In 2010, she made an appointment with the Allergy Center of Spartanburg ENT, looking for relief for her chronic sinusitis. “After determining I was allergic to almost everything, they started me on sublingual immunotherapy,” she remembers. “I still can’t believe how much my life has improved just by taking three drops a day under my tongue. I’m proud to say that I have not had one bit of trouble with my allergies or sinuses for seven months!” Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) involves providing small doses of what a person is allergic to in an attempt to increase tolerance to the allergy-causing substance, called an allergen. These small doses of the allergen are given under the tongue. Like allergy injections, the drops work to desensitize you to your allergens. The dosage is gradually increased during the first several days, which is known as the “buildup phase.” Then, during the “maintenance phase”, the dosing will be the same each day. The maintenance phase of therapy will con-
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tinue for an average of three to five years. Based on your history and test results, allergy drops will be formulated specifically for you. The drops are held under the tongue for two minutes then swallowed. The drops are administered daily and can be taken at home. Your need for medication may decrease after your allergy drop therapy begins. “It’s a great option for people whose lifestyle does not allow them to come into the doctor’s office every week,” says Dr. Fritz Butehorn, III, an otolaryngologist at Spartanburg & Greer ENT.
Benefits of SLIT: • Safe & Effective: Typically begin working within months and may eliminate allergies within three years. • Convenient: Portable and easy to use. Use them in the comfort of your own home. • Painless: Needle-free • Less Expensive: Reduces need for weekly clinic visits and over-the-counter medication. Fewer sick days from work/school.
The Allergy Center of Spartanburg & Greer ENT currently offers allergy testing, allergy injections, and sublingual therapy. For more information or to schedule an appointment with the Allergy Center of Spartanburg & Greer ENT, please call (864) 278-1447 or email allergy@spartanburgent.com. Or, check out our website at www.spartanburgent.com.
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