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Volume III, Issue 13 - October/November 2013

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Our Local Antique Community The Beacon Continues Without Its Legendary JC Getting Ready for the Holidays in Spartanburg

Fresh From The Farmer’s Table to Yours

Spartanburg’s Antique Community

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Publication Acknowledgements: Editor: Joy Mabry Contributing Editors: Beverly Knight Steve Wong Art Director: Reid B. Price Website Design: Everette Murray Contributing Photographers: Mike Bonner Garrett Byers - The Daily Courier Donna Cobb - The Daily Courier Travis Durkee - The Daily Courier Carrie Long Amanda Morgan Photography Mira Photographs Everette Murray Reid Price Contributing Writers: Sally Culp Tony Forest Lety Good Sharell Johnson Beverly Knight Carrie Long Jill W. Miracle Cody H. Owens Dr. Schuyler Peterson Chief Jim Redd Will Rothschild Kim Ryan Dr. BT Thomas Project Manager: Wayne Smith

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Take a trip down Main St Cowpens or follow the trail of Sally Culp to discover what “outsiders” already know about Spartanburg’s antique community. History, elegance, preservation, and functionality transformed into art, décor and heirlooms await patrons of the arts and antiques throughout the County. If you’re a “newbie” like me, or a generational hunter like Sally, you will not be disappointed with the wealth of experience or treasures in our local antique community.

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The Farmer’s Table has become one of the hottest spots in Spartanburg for breakfast and lunch. Joel and Lenora’s dedication to fresh food supports the local farming community while delivering a tastebud ecstasy in every bite. These blissful dishes, customized menus, and decorative spaces are now available for your business meetings or special events.

Be sure to book early; their “plate” is getting full.

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The iconic Beacon, featured on many TV food networks and signs across the USA, will continue its legendary status although it has lost one of its renowned members.

Most of the staff at the Beacon are 30 to 40 year veterans, however it will be noticeably different without JC standing at the head of the counter with his famous “call it” slogan that somehow makes your order appear on the counter down the line. We will miss JC!

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It’s that time again in Spartanburg! As Halloween closely approaches, the Trail of Terror prepares to thrill and scare all those that dare to take that long walk enveloped in darkness through torturous views, noises, and monsters.

Ladies, get ready to “shop til you drop” at this year’s Santa Shoppe. Downtown Spartanburg is once again preparing for Dickens of a Christmas and the outdoor ice skating rink. To find other holiday events check out the Chapman Cultural Center and the Newberry Opera House.

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s I start to think about the upcoming holidays, I can’t help but remember holidays at my grandparents. My daughter still says it’s not Thanksgiving until we set the marshmallows on top of the sweet potatoes ablaze. My grandfather was a security guard and worked until 11:00PM every Christmas Eve. The whole Millwood clan would open gifts at midnight and sleep over until Christmas morning. These memories are captured in pieces of furniture, jewelry, patch-work quilts, dishes, etc…from my parents and grandparents.

Visiting with our local antique community echoes the significance of retaining and preserving our own heritage as well as the legacy of our community. These native shop owners take pride in their community and in selecting treasures that represent both the character of the owner and the region. These proprietors ingeniously mix the “old” with the “new” to produce masterpieces of art with modern functionality. I recently purchased a pencil drawing of the Beatles at one of the shops in Cowpens from an individual working in the shop who knew the history of the drawing. The drawing was completed by a 13 year old girl in the 1960’s. This lady just happen to be at a shop across the street and was gracious enough to autograph this gem for my husband. It will definitely be passed down to our daughter.

Heirlooms and traditions mark the significant of our lives and our loved ones.

Many of our holiday traditions evolve around family gatherings, events, and meals. Spartanburg exceeds expectations in holiday entertainment and dining.

Horse drawn carriages, ice skating and street performers will return once again this year to the downtown area. The Chapman Cultural Center is overflowing with performances and programs designed to put everyone in the holiday mood. If the performances are not enough, then stop by the Farmer’s Table for the freshest meal in town and take home a dozen of their fabulous home-made Christmas cookies.

Make this holiday season one that your family will remember for years to come and take advantage of the riches that our community has to offer. The family at Spartanburg Everyday wishes your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

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On The Cover: Fresh Delights Catered from the Farmer’s Table in Spartanburg.

Photography By Michelle Mogavero of Mira Photographs www.miraphotographs.com

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Spartanburg Everyday distribution includes the following areas in Spartanburg county:

Downtown Spartanburg, Inman, Lyman, Moore, Duncan, Pacolet, Cowpens, Chesnee, Landrum, Boiling Springs, Hillcrest, Westgate, Roebuck, and Gaffney.

October 10/2 10/4 10/6 10/10 10/13 10/15 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/22 10/25 10/26 10/29

David Osborne Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. The Hitmen The Grascals Brenda Lee An Evening with Mark Russell Porgy and Bess A Concert Version Robert Earl Keen Chris Mann In Concert Willie Nelson Sawyer Brown Cowboy Movies Chanticleer

November 11/3 11/7 11/8 11/9 11/15 11/17 11/19

Oyster Roast, NOH Guild Edwin McCain B. J. Thomas The Gibson Brothers Phil Vasser Jim Brickman, The Love Tour Ring of Fire

December 12/3 12/5 12/6 12/7 12/8 12/12 12/13 12/17 12/20 12/31

The Charlie Daniels Band Tony Kenny’s Christmastime in Ireland Jingle All The Way 208th Army Band of Concord, NC Palmetto Mastersingers Artie Shaw Orchestra State Capella of Russia Branson Christmas Style Eddie Money New Year's Eve Celebration

January 1/5 1/12 1/17 1/18 1/20 1/23 1/24 1/29 1/30

Dailey and Vincent Godspell The Musical Swingin’ Medallions Bo Bice The Lennon Sisters Smoky Joe’s Café Hotel California-Tribute to the Eagles Elixir of Love- Opera Travis Tritt

February 2/8 2/9

Richard Smith Glenn Miller Orchestra

2/12 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/22 2/25 2/28

Krasnoyarsk Nat. Dance Co. of Siberia Marina Lomazov Arlo Guthrie The Lettermen James Gregory - Comedy Man of La Mancha Delbert McClinton

March 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/6 3/8 3/9 3/11 3/15 3/16 3/19 3/20 3/22 3/23 3/24 3/25 3/28 3/29 3/30

Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of Nashville Ozark Jubilee Church Basement Ladies, A Mighty Fortress Michael Bolton The Oak Ridge Boys Frankie Avalon Dublin’s Irish Cabaret Cowboy Movies Roslyn Kind Don’t Stop Believing, Journey Tribute Direct from Ireland - Celtic Nights Georgette Jones and Band The Kingston Trio A Variety of Great Music Steep Canyon Rangers A Far Cry Up Yonder, Comedy Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians

April 4/7 4/10 4/22 4/25 4/26 4/27 4/30

Golden Dragon Acrobats An Evening of Duo Piano Music Newberry College Opera Scenes Charlie Thomas' Drifters James Best - Comedy Doug and Bunny Williams C. B. Smith Show of Pigeon Forge

May 5/1 5/4 5/8 5/9 5/10 5/17

SC Storytelling Network The Raleigh Ringers Cinderella, Russian National Ballet Pawel Checinski – Pianist “Whispering” Bill Anderson Rick Alviti

June 6/14 6/20-22

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By Tony Forest

Holiday Wines Time is closing in, and it is almost holiday time. So what are you going to serve with your feast? Should it be red or white? The answer is “yes.” Since most of the meals we will be preparing will encompass many different flavors and textures, there is no perfect wine. I usually suggest having what you enjoy. There are several wines that will do a good job with a variety of foods.

The first is sparkling wine. Bubbles are not something that many think of with food, but the natural acidity of sparkling wine makes it a great match. My suggestion is Saint Hilaire, $14.99, from France. Nice fruit and well balanced and at a really good price.

For a white, Gewurztraminer works really well. It has nice intensity and a spicy undertone that makes it really good with both turkey and gravy. The one I recommend, Villa Wolf, $14.99, also has just a touch of sweetness.

For a versatile red, Pinot Noir works well. I really like the Sean Minor Carneros Pinot Noir, $24.99, from the Carneros region in Napa Valley. Rich, with red fruit flavors and a touch of spice on the finish.

Plus, Carriage House will be having its annual Holiday Tasting on Friday, November 22, from 6:00 till 7:30 p.m. The cost is only $5.00 per person and we will be featuring 20 different wines.

If you have other questions, please come by the store and I will be happy to assist you.

If you are interested in being on our email newsletter list, visit our website, carriagehousewines.com, and sign up. It is a great way to learn about new selections, upcoming tastings, and articles about wine.

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Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday

By Kim Ryan

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the amount of U.S. household waste increases by 25 percent―that’s 1 million extra tons―each year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Make your holidays more eco-friendly with these tips for reducing waste and conserving energy while you celebrate.

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Invite electronically. Announce your holiday get-together using online services such as Evite.com. This approach reduces paper waste and makes RSVPs effortless for your guests.

Use natural decorations. Skip the plastic pinecones and aluminum tinsel and create festive displays using driftwood, dried grasses, winterberries and other natural items instead.

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Eat local. Plan your menu around foods that are grown locally as well as those that are in season.

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Lose the disposables. The holidays are a special time of year, so pull out the china, stemware and cutlery. Not only will this add a touch of class to your party, it will reduce the amount of trash.

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Opt for LEDs. Outdoor LED holiday lights use up to 90 percent less electricity than incandescent bulbs and can last 20 to 30 years. Use LED lights indoors as well—on a tree, a mantel, in a menorah and in holiday centerpieces. Save even more energy by using a timer to shut lights off automatically.

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Pay attention to packaging. Try to purchase gifts with the least amount of packaging. If you’re shipping presents, create your own packing materials using recycled newspaper and shredded paper.

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Make your own gift wrap. Add a personal touch to gift-giving this year by making your own gift wrap. Try using old maps, the Sunday comics, a scarf or a reusable cloth bag. Send kids on a treasure hunt to find their special gifts—and skip the wrapping altogether. If gift wrap and ribbons are in good shape, save them to reuse next year.

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Provide recycling bins. Set out clearly labeled recycling bins at parties so guests can recycle bottles, cans and other items rather than tossing them in the wastebasket.

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Give away leftovers. Send extra food home with guests or donate it to a shelter or food bank. Or freeze leftovers for another day.

10. Replant your Christmas tree. Select a small potted tree that you can replant after the holidays. Or, if you get a fresh tree, turn it into compost or send it through a chipper to make mulch. In some areas of the country you can even rent a tree.

Offer some gifts unwrapped. The gift of time or shared experiences such as tickets to a show or a sporting event create meaningful memories—and no wrapping paper waste.

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The Pastor’s Pen A Servant in Every Day Life

By Dr. Schuyler Peterson

In an ever-changing world, one constant I can count on is mowing my grass every year from Easter to Thanksgiving. This year has been no exception. The unusual amount of rainfall in the upstate means my lawn is greener than ever. I can almost watch it grow minute by minute. The precipitation has me pushing my lawnmower back and forth across my yard more frequently than in years past.

I once heard it said that men like to mow because it allows them to turn off their brains. Something about cutting rows back and forth in a mindless routine. Not me.

The break from phone calls and e-mails means that I can refocus as I walk behind my Troy-Bilt push mower.

By the time I have finished my last row, I have solved problems and made important plans for the next week.

I wipe the sweat from my forehead and glory in a job well done.

I am the Pastor of the wonderful folks at Southside Baptist Church. My calling provides a lot of variety: preaching, teaching, counseling and visiting. I marry and bury. I dedicate babies and baptize new believers. I am also a husband and father of two; my three girls keep me busy running a shuttle service to and from church, the store and the gym. Lately, I have noticed that my daughters don’t look like little girls anymore.

Time continues to relentlessly push forward. And so I find consistency in mowing my grass.

As we move into the fall season, I will be able to stretch out the grass cutting routine from every seven to ten days until Thanksgiving arrives. Then the mower will sit silent until spring. I have been mowing since I was twelve years old. Some people hire a professional company; I never will. It’s an anchor. It’s a reminder of where I have come from and that my labor is a joy and a necessity. .......................................................

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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By Dr. BT Thomas

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OurBookVictorious Secrets Signing with Dr. BT Thomas had only dreamed about. Being free to be me, to go and come as I please is so liberating.

My desire is that we will share our life lessons with those coming behind us. No matter how hard the task, no matter what the circumstances, if you are determined, you can achieve your goals at any age.

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After having suffered two strokes, I became more thankful than ever for my life. I was told that I would never walk or talk, but just after 30 days in the hospital, I went home walking, talking and thanking God for my healing. I have overcome many obstacles to get to where I am so I’m very grateful for life, health and strength.

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As a youth I was told by my high school guidance counselor, “Black kids from the projects do not go to college!” so I didn’t. (See my article in Chicken Soup for the College Soul). Twenty years later, after the death of my husband, I sent my daughter, Sta’cee, to college and she encouraged me to go. I now have my Doctorate of Divinity.

I am a published author (Our Victorious Secrets: Are A Secret No More, Intimacy With God and several other books). I also travel as an international conference and motivational speaker, missionary and teacher. My missions ministry is “From the Heart of a Blessed Temple Int’l. Ministry.”

Remaining positive and giving back to many people in many nations has helped me to regroup and focus on what is truly important. Living, loving and helping others is the best way to renewed youth and vitality.

After early retirement from corporate America at 50, I asked myself, Who do I want to be now and what do I do to reinvent my life? I am now living the life that I

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October & November Events Oct 3rd Hope Remains Youth Ranch Fundraising Banquet First Baptist North Spartanburg 6:30 -8:30 p.m.

Oct. 11, 4:30 & 7 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m.

The Spartanburg Youth Theatre: Miss Nelson Is Missing Chapman Cultural Center

Nov 8, 9am-8pm; Nov 9, 9am-5pm; Nov10, 12pm-5pm Santa’s Shoppe - Shop ‘til You Drop Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium Nov. 8, 9, 15, & 16, 8 p.m.; Nov. 10 & 17, 3 p.m.

The Spartanburg Little Theatre: Dial M for Murder

Oct. 18, at 4 p.m.; Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Carnival of the Animals: Dance Ballet Spartanburg in the Cultural Center Theater

Nov 16th 1:30p.m.

Appalachian State Mountaineers at Wofford Terriers Football at Gibbs Stadium.

October 19 at 7:30pm Beach Music Festival Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

Nov 23, 2013 - January 4, 2014 (including all holidays) Holiday Lights Safari Benefit at Hollywild Animal Park, Wellford, SC

Oct 20th at 2pm Menopause - The Musical Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

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Chapman Cultural Center Theater SPO Chamber Concert: Serenade for Strings

More than 8,100 people rode the Wheel of Lights and Inspirations, or WOLI, in Downtown Spartanburg during its 12day stay in August. The 90-foot Ferris wheel, a popular attraction across the country at major music festivals such as Bonnaroo, came to Spartanburg thanks to a private benefactor who underwrote the costs. Downtown businesses reported seeing a significant uptick in business as a result of the thousands of people who came downtown to give WOLI a spin.

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A Lifetime of Collecting and Looking for More

By Sally Culp

I have a passion for antiques. My fondness for antiques must have come in my genes! My mother loved antiques and her mother loved antiques and her mother before her!

The first antique that I remember loving was the big painted bed that I slept in at my Grandmother’s house when I was about 10 years old. It was part of a set of nine pieces of Victorian Country Cottage bedroom furniture. Every piece is painted a pretty cream color and is decorated with fruits and flowers of many colors. The room where all the pieces were was called The Blue Room. Over the bed there hung a porcelain cupid, which my grandmother spun with her finger, after she had heard my prayers and before she quietly closed the door. Every night I told myself a story about a little girl who was lucky enough to sleep in the bed belonging to a princess.

I was sleeping in no time at all. From those days on I appreciated antiques.

My Mother and Grandmother talked antiques all the time. It seemed that they liked the hunt more than they liked the antiques. I tagged along on many shopping sprees. I still have a small napkin ring that Grandmother bought for me on one of those lovely afternoons.

After I was married and had two babies close in age I found a stroller built for twins. This meant that I could begin hunting for small antiques and, I suppose, teach my children something about collecting! We didn’t have a lot of money so I could not spend what I didn’t have. I decided to collect small iron pieces that I sprayed with black paint. I put them in a small wood wheelbarrow that fit nicely on our coffee table. It was a great conversation piece. We played guessing games trying to decide what the pieces were used for. After my decorating took on a more sophisticated look the black things disappeared.

Recently I went out on a shopping spree around the county with three girlfriends. First we visited the Antique Mall in our hometown of Inman. It is a wonderful large building full of beautiful things. Todd has done a great job. The mall is very well planned. The aisles are very wide and it is easy to get around and to see things. The item that I spotted was a crystal and silver pitcher. The crystal body of the pitcher resembled a pleated flared skirt. The bodice to this skirt was beautiful in silver! It was so elegant. To be honest I have never owned anything with an ice chamber. The pitcher was priced at $68.

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From there we visited “Gift for All Seasons” (Main St.) where I always find just the right thing. Sandy has a delightful combination of new things and old things - just right for the eclectic decorator. As soon as we opened the door we saw many lamps all with shades of leaded glass.

So many beautiful colors! It looked like a wonderland! All the lamps were lit! There were floor lamps, table lamps, wall lamps, and small lamps for desks or dressers. I kept thinking of jewelry. Such sparkle! There was a gorgeous peacock lamp for the great price of $65.00. No two lamps alike. Prices went from $90 to $300.Very good prices for this art.

Up the road from Inman, on the way to Landrum, is the small town of Campobello. There you will find the Country Peddler, Antiques and General Store. This wonderful establishment has been in business since 1995. We had no trouble finding antiques to tell you about. We found a small drop-leaf table, which was a salesman’s sample.

This table would look very elegant in your living room I’m sure. For $225 this table might inspire a young girl’s birthday/tea party. Next we found a plantation secretary, a large desk that probably kept the plantation records. This piece belonged to Dr. Edwin Earl Bomar of Landrum. In the back of the store you can find a large display of new oilcloth showing off the old familiar patterns; perfect for your country kitchen. If you have a young child you will want to have the children’s settle, a

rocking chair built for two! $395 - Very rare. Thank you Jeaneen for showing us around. This shop is closed on Sunday and Monday.

I’ve been to Landrum several times. What a cute little town – just loaded with more shops than I have time or room to tell you about. There is a large mall on Main St. where I once bought a 5-foot board decorated with green, yellow and orange. It turned out that this was part of a bed from Thailand. I brought it home and hung it on the wall in the breakfast room. It looks great. I get excited easily!

In Greer we stopped at Carolina Treasures. Shannon Moody showed us a National Guard footlocker that she discovered in Chesnee and brought back to Greer after she discovered that Bill Dobson of Greer had been the original owner. It dates back to the ’20s or ’30s probably.

It looks smaller than modern ones and it is made of wood.

The price is only $50. Are there any relatives of Bill Dobson out there? There were at least five chenille full-size bedspreads for sale for $40 each. The last stop for the day was The Unique Boutique in Greer. This is a well-named shop. There are unique things everywhere! The most beautiful item in the shop was the white Prancer from the carousel of the carnival. Priscilla told us that it had been untouched since it left the carnival. It is a white horse with pretty colored trim. It is priced at $550. It would look gorgeous in your entrance hall. Just an idea!

As you can tell I still love the hunt! I just can’t do it like I used to. Here is what happens. My legs start to hurt in the first hour. So, we go to lunch – some place where they serve us and you can sit for a while. Then the four of us put on a real show getting up and out of the chairs. We have been sitting so long it really hurts to try to get up.

We get back in the van and go about a block before somebody says she is looking for a ladies’ room. We find another antique shop where we spend 15 minutes before my best friend starts yawning. We all moan when someone reminds us that we have choir practice at 7 that night.

I don’t worry too much about missing some shopping trips because I have everything I need, including my grandmother’s Blue Room furniture. It is upstairs in my house.

I love showing it off. I changed the wallpaper. I bought a beautiful oval flowery rug to match. And whenever I get tired from too much antiquing, I can slowly and safely walk up the stairs, get into my pretty cream and blue bed and fall into a dreamy deep sleep. When I wake up I feel as if I was just 10 years old all over again!

At 73 years young Sally Culp is forever adding something old to her house in Gramling. She is a retired librarian, whose passion for words is only exceeded by her passion for antiques.

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By Carrie Long Photography by Everette Murray

Hills roll like waves of gold weaving between evergreens and ancient oak and the occasional shimmer of black or brown catches the eye as sunlight passes overhead. There’s a crispness to the chilly January air, the hush of anticipation, or perhaps wariness as cows low and call to one another. Upcountry farmers, traders, and cattle drovers meet and socialize as the war for American Independence trudges onward.

It was during this time of relative calm amid Winter’s grip that the legend of the cow pens would be born.

January 1781 British General Cornwallis and his troops were putting pressure on the Continental Army and Washington’s forces. Brigadier General Daniel Morgan was assigned the task of reclaiming the Carolinas and sending Cornwallis packing. The only question was how? The Colonial defeat at Camden had decimated morale for the militia. The Over Mountain victory had offered a spark to re-ignite that morale, but it wasn’t quite enough to claim a turn in the tide. Morgan recognized that he would need to corral his own troops and strategically place them in

order to exploit their tenacity and fierceness. He had invested much trust in the hands of a local volunteer scout, Mrs. Catherine Moore Barry, or Courageous Kate as she is often called. It was Kate Barry who rode fearlessly over old Indian trails and down paths that only she knew to muster the local Patriots and warn General Morgan of the impending British arrival. It was Catherine’s knowledge of the local landscape and her ability to bring the Patriots together before the British arrival that afforded General Morgan the advantage. Morgan set a trap for Cornwallis and ultimately turned the tide of the American Revolution. Cornwallis was defeated and sent retreating into the path of General Washington. The rest is history.

It is a history that is alive today in the heart of the town of Cowpens, SC.

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Although there are still farms where the black and brown hides of cattle ramble slowly over the graceful hills, and the pink blossoms of peach trees dot the landscape, Cowpens is now a destination for shopping, food, and fun. The same tenacity that charac-

Vintage on Main offers a blend of unique home furnishings with an antique touch. We are visually appealing through our decorating ideas. There is truly something for everyone at Vintage on Main.

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terized early residents remains apparent in those who live and work in the area today. There is a certain charm in the quaint storefronts that line Main Street and an inspiring resilience that abides in the smiles of the shopkeepers who tend them. Just as the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters tended the land and businesses during the War for our Nation’s Independence, there is a strong tradition growing in Cowpens of women who have forged an indelible mark in the town’s history. Each of the shops that line Main Street downtown is owned and operated by women, an accomplishment attributable to the support of Town Council and the entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in the area today.

Combined, these ladies possess over a century of knowledge and experience in the antiques business.

It is with this knowledge that they offer assistance, finding the perfect pieces of our Nation’s history to fulfill necessary functions in our contemporary lives.

Built to last, most of the items found at the shops in Cowpens were created for a specific purpose, but Buddermilk, the newest shop on the block, is celebrating its first anniversary packed with treasures for your home, cottage, or cabin. Buddermilk’s gems evoke memories from childhood and create new ones with your own families.

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may be used for many. There is a sense of ingenuity in the way discarded and worn items are “re-manufactured,” a term Leslie Ramsey used to describe his own brand of recycling. Although there are what many antique dealers will call “true antiques” in Cowpens, or fine pieces that have already withstood generations of love, there are also vintage pieces that have been rescued from certain destruction and ano-

Each shop here reflects the character and interests of its owners. Sheila’s Unique Gifts, owned and run

by Sheila Abbott, is the perfect place for year-round shopping, with hand-painted gourds and artwork as well as Christmas decor and antiques. The painted

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nymity to be brought back, glowing with a new coat of paint or wax, or sturdier for the time taken to mend and bond old joints.

gourds, which are chosen by Sheila, are then painted by her to reflect that ubiquitous country Southern charm and beauty. Vintage on Main, run by Mary Parker and Kristen Sellars, is the sophisticated home of elegant antiques, décor and gifts, with Tyler Candles and many seasonal items available from the Atlanta Market.

Buddermilk, owned by Carmen Wilcox, exudes an earthy charm and cottage quirkiness, the perfect pair of tradition and something a little unexpected. cowpens gallery is operated

by Gwen Shoneke, a local born and bred, and familiar with Cowpens history. At cowpens gallery, one will find antiques, photos, and memorabilia of the area as well as a coffee drinker’s heaven in the selection of Fair Trade beans and brews along with hand-carved figures, metalwork, baskets, textiles, and a broad array of jewelry, the perfect gift shop. Eight Gates is the chosen outlet for Tina Johnson to offer unique architectural elements, country chic furniture, and garden décor with a variety of booths from dealers

At Lillie’s Accessories and Antiques, you will be drawn in by the sophisticated scent of soy candles and soaps, enticed by hand-crafted seasonal wreaths, and reminded of many cherished memories from time-worn pieces of furniture beautifully transformed into heirlooms with Van Gogh Chalk Paints.

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Our Antique Community The Violet Box is an eclectic’s paradise with a combination of traditional antiques, vintage furniture and décor, African art, locally made recycled palette furniture and decorative items, reclaimed log furniture perfect for the cabin or lake house, as well as a vast selection of history’s mementos waiting to find their way home.

who specialize in toys, tools, cottage chic, and more. Lillie’s Accessories and Antiques, owned by Pam Camp, is home to many boutique style booths with monogramming, metal letters, seasonal wreaths, chalk paint and jewelry lines, and is a contemporary classic pairing new trends with fine antique furniture and collectibles. The Violet Box, owned

by Carrie J. Long, is an homage to a family tradition where recycled and reclaimed meets world trade and homespun; an eclectic blend of here and there, then and now, with the sole purpose of finding a place and a home for each cultural treasure that passes the threshold.

Thanks to the Town of Cowpens and the many regular customers of the shops that line Main Street, local business is growing along with the activities and events in the area. Take a day to follow the path of Courageous Kate down Kate Barry Boulevard (Hwy 29) from Spartanburg to Cowpens, or hop off the beaten path at exit 83 ( off Interstate 85) to see for yourself what Cowpens has to offer.

Carrie J. Long is a veteran antique dealer with over 30 years of experience. Having grown up in the business, the Art History program at Winthrop University was a natural choice and afforded her the opportunity to learn about cultures beyond those of the Western world. It is this background and knowledge that drives her passion for finding permanent homes for objects and art from many cultures and eras. She may be found most days at The Violet Box shuffling through any number of Life’s treasures.

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At Eight Gates, you will find rusty tools, knives and things for the man cave, nice antiques, and home décor.

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Small Town With

BIG CHARACTER Article & Photography By Carrie Long

Have you ever wondered what happened to Small Town America? Do you reminisce about the time you would spend wandering through old junk shops down country roads miles from anywhere, never knowing what you would find or who you would meet? That time and place has returned in the form of Cowpens. Here, shopping is about the thrill of the hunt and the experience of finding that perfect treasure or gift. Food is about time spent with friends sitting under a colorful umbrella, a slight breeze in your hair. And fun is about discovering little tidbits of local history around every corner.

Cowpens has blossomed into the perfect destination for an afternoon outing. Downtown offers six antique shops, two variety stores, seven restaurants, an indoor Farmers’ Market, Veterans Park, and a newly-renovated public stage for special events; all within five blocks. In the area surrounding this rich Downtown, there are several eateries serving lunch and dinner, including Mike’s and Crawford’s, both excellent sources for traditional Southern fare, Hardee’s and Subway, Lin’s Garden, with the best Chinese food in the area, Town Grill and Pizza, a quaint American, Greek, and Italian restaurant, and of course, Baguette and Co, with fresh home-made breads and the feel of a classic French bistro. Also nearby are many other shopping opportunities such as Sheila’s Unique Gifts and Abbott Farms Bakery as well as the Cowpens National Battlefield.

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The Cowpens National Battlefield, located just off of Highway 110, is open year-round and offers a walking trail, history museum, and regular weapons and artillery demonstrations throughout the year as well as an annual reenactment celebrating the victory of the Battle of Cowpens, the next of which is scheduled for January 18 and 19. The fall plays host to many celebrations focused on the American Revolution, including an Upstate Revolutionary War Weekend, October 4-7. This weekend will see multiple historic sites offering living history demonstrations as well as weapons and artillery demos. The Cowpens National Battlefield will be partnering with Walnut Grove Plantation for Festifall, as well as Kings Mountain National Battleground, to celebrate the rich revolutionary history of the area. More information is available at www.revwarweekend.com and at www.spartanburghistory.org.

Mayor Mike Hamrick and the Cowpens Town Council have worked tirelessly to improve the Town of Cowpens from the public park and stage area to the Farmers Market that has just opened. Fridays 12 pm until 5 pm and Saturdays 9 am until 1 pm, local artists and craftsmen join organic farmers and seafood and meat vendors to offer a tantalizing selection of goods ripe for the picking. Just a few of the regulars include Orijn organic teas, Little River Roasting Company, Broadway Bagels, North Main Stone

ning of Thursday, December 5, with hours extended until 8 pm in the local shops. The Farmers Market and stores will remain open until 6 pm on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7.

Speaking of special events, one of the town’s busiest days is quickly approaching. Arts and Antiques on Main occurs twice a year, once on the third Saturday in May and again on the third Saturday in October. This October 19 promises to be the best Arts and Antiques on Main yet, with dozens of vendors offering items from all over the Carolinas, including vintage glassware and furniture, antiques and art, organic teas, soaps, coffees, and an awesome array of locally made woodwork, furniture, and crafts. Arts and Antiques on Main is the perfect time to spend a day with family or friends, searching for that special holiday gift, or even one of those little mementos that finds its way onto your mantle or bedside table. Vendors set up throughout the Downtown area, and dealers from The Violet Box Antiques, Lillie’s Accessories and Antiques, Eight Gates Antiques, cowpens gallery, Buddermilk Antiques, and Vintage on Main will offer specials and sale items. Plan on spending the day browsing in the stores and in the booths along Main Street, then stay in town to enjoy a memorable dinner. Additional information available at www.facebook.com/cowpensareamerchantassociation.

Cowpens is definitely a must-do for a day or weekend trip. It’s less than two hours from Asheville, Columbia, and Charlotte. Located just one mile off of Interstate 85 at exit 83, it is also convenient to the local KOA. There is plenty of public parking, and room for large vehicles such as buses and RV’s.

Holiday Open House will soon follow, with extended shopping hours through 6 pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 7-9. A special focus will be the eve-

For those looking for summer fun, Cowpens is home to the Mighty Moo festival honoring service men and women from the USS Cowpens CVL 25 and USS Cowpens CG63. The festival, which has been a Main Street mainstay since 1976, offers a carnival complete with booth vendors, fair foods and rides as well as a golf tournament, pageant, reunion dinner, and one of the best parades around. The Cowpens Depot Museum opens to display letters, documents, clothing, pictures, and other items owned by veterans from both ships. There is also a Veteran’s Walk at the Cowpens Veterans Memorial where fallen service members are honored. For additional information, please visit www.cowpensmightymoo.com.

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of Greenville, nationally renowned local potters Winton and Rosa Eugene, Sweet Tessie’s Attic, with a mouthwatering array of jams, quiches, sauces, and seasonings, Sunny Slope Farms peaches, Abbott Farms honey and jams, and Grandma Jan’s delightfully delectable fudge.

There are also several local farmers offering traditional and heirloom variety fruits and vegetables. Holiday hours for the Farmers Market are coming up the first weekend in November and December. These hours will kick off the shopping season and will also coincide with special hours for the stores along Main Street. As members of The Cowpens Area Merchants Association, the downtown stores will host a Holiday Open House with special hours in addition to the regular business hours on Thursday, December 5, from 6 pm until 8 pm. Please take a look at www.mycowpensgov.com or www.facebook.com/ cowpensfarmersmarket for additional information.

Come see the SMALL TOWN WITH BIG CHARACTER today!

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ARTS & ANTIQUES ON MAIN Sat, Oct. 19, 8 am to 5 PM Vendors from all over the Carolinas set up a variety of antiques and locally made arts. Vendor spaces still available for the fall as well as May 17, 2014.

Applications and additional info available at Facebook.com/cowpensareamerchantassociation or by calling 864.463.1171

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FALL ON MAIN and extended hours for shops on main street will be Thu, Fri, and Sat, Nov. 7, 8, and 9 until 6 pm

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HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ON MAIN Thu, Dec 5 from 6 to 8 PM Extended Holiday Shopping Hours Fri and Sat Dec 6 and 7 until 6 pm Additional info available at Facebook.com/cowpensareamerchantassociation

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Farmers Market extended Holiday Shopping Additional information available at Facebook. com/ cowpensfarmersmarket

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CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING Sat, Dec. 7 Information available at: www.mycowpensgov.com

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From The Farmer’s Table to Yours

By Cody H. Owens

Photography by Mira Photographs www.miraphotographs.com

Business partners by day, spouses by night, Joel and Lenora Sansbury don’t run your average restaurant. Walk into The Farmer’s Table and you’ll find yourself wondering if you’re really inside a business or if you’ve just drifted into a couple’s home-away-from-home. Actually, it’s kind of both. And not only that, this Sparkle City gem is the only restaurant in town dedicated to serving almost exclusively locally sourced food.

The Sansburys are young locavores with a passion for excellence and a delicious niche in the food scene. Though Joel and Lenora aren’t parents, The Farmer’s Table is a hip mom-and-pop style eatery with a lot to offer. For one, it’s totally dedicated to the local food movement. Patrons can even read the Local on the Menu chalkboard above the bar to find out exactly where their ingredients are sourced. Joel and Lenora even personally commute to their 20+ local vendors in cities like Asheville, Greenville, and Pelzer to pick up the freshest foods. That’s commitment.

Their commitment to being local doesn’t stop at food. Since opening the restaurant in March of 2012, the couple has gotten to know plenty of local regulars by both name and by order. While grabbing a bite to eat, don’t be surprised if the couple stops by

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your table to introduce themselves. They work in the restaurant almost daily to personally treat customers like guests in their own home, and, as Joel insists, “No guest can leave unhappy.”

In addition to serving locals with fresh foods, The Farmer’s Table serves the community at large. Currently, it provides a healthy meal program for students of Montessori Academy, and is

solutely no rental fee. Setup and cleanup are even included. Have the run of the house (sunroom, patio, bar, etc) and feel free to decorate the place to suit your needs. Bring the whole crowd too since the facility can host 100+ As if people need another reason to love The Farm- guests. It’s like hosting a house party with all er’s Table, Joel and Lenora offer affordable and the conveniences of not using your own house. mouth-watering catering services. Simply call it in and pick it up or bring the restaurant with you since This year, the Sansburys plan to continue their they offer off-site catering complete with event 2012 endeavor of selling holiday cookies as staff. And don’t worry about those guests or fam- well. They sold nearly 1,000 last season, making ily members with special dietary needs; customize these cool treats very hot commodities. Though your catering menu to suit everyone with mouth- if you buy a few for friends, you’ll want to buy watering gluten-free items, vegetarian dishes, or some gift cards while you’re there since they’re vegan soups. (Vegetarians, I personally challenge guaranteed to find their new favorite spot. you to find a tastier Black Bean Burger anywhere!)

The moral of this love story gone local moveSometimes, no matter how much you’d like The ment sensation is this: The Farmer’s Table Farmer’s Table to cater your own special event, serves so much more than just delicious food at rental space can be so darned expensive, especially affordable prices. No matter what whets your if you’re hosting a huge holiday get together. Well, appetite, Joel and Lenora Sansbury are serving as you might expect, Joel and Lenora thought of it up fresh, from The Farmer’s Table to yours. that too. Choose The Farmer’s Table and pay ab-

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planning to partner with Sherman Chiropractic College to offer locally grown options for the campus cafeteria. Looking forward, they one day hope to be Spartanburg’s first 100% locally sourced restaurant.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Swirl French Toast with Cream Cheese Icing and Blueberry Sauce

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Farmer’s Table Meatloaf

• 1 lb ground bacon • 3 lbs ground beef • 4 end pieces bread soaked in 2/3 cup of milk • 3 T lemon juice • 3 T salt • 3 Tsp granulated garlic • ½ T black pepper • 2 eggs • 1/8 cup beef stock • 1/3 cup fine diced red onion • 1/3 cup grated and diced carrot • 1 T ground steak seasoning • ¾ cup meat loaf love (create your own using ketchup and your preference seasoning

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1. Mix all ingredients together by hand until well blended 2. Place in a baking dish 3. Foil and cook at 350 in oven for 50 min 4. Uncover then cook another 10 mins or until golden brown and 365 degrees inside.

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Vegetarian Hopping Johns

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¼ cup apple cider vinegar, divided 2 Tbs. agave nectar 3 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 tsp. chili powder, divided 1 tsp. salt, divided 1 large bunch collard greens, chopped 4 slices meatless low-fat bacon strips, chopped 1 small onion, chopped (¾ cup) 3 ribs celery, chopped (¾ cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)

1 ½ cups cooked long-grain white rice 1 15.5-oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

1. Whisk together 2 Tbs. vinegar, agave nectar, 1 tsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt; set aside.

2. Cook collard greens in pot of boiling salted water 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon, onion, celery, garlic, and remaining 1/2 tsp. chili powder. Cook 8 minutes, or until translucent. Add collard greens, vinegar-agave nectar mixture, 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, 2 Tbs. vinegar, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until greens are tender. Transfer to serving platter.

4. Add rice and beans to skillet. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup cooking liquid, and cook 3 minutes, or until heated through. Serve rice and beans over greens.

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By Sharell Johnson

Calllllll It!

Everyone has memories of walking into Spartanburg’s own Beacon Restaurant. Wide space, chitter chatter, laughter – the aroma of burgers, hotdogs, chili, onion rings, seafood, barbeque and even a hint of peach cobbler filling the room.

On any given day, there might have been a birthday party on the patio outside, an elderly couple sitting in a booth admiring the excitement or a kid and his dad at the dairy bar debating on a brand new flavor of ice cream.

popular items are here to stay,” Duncan says of the iconic restaurant that he runs along side an array of employees with 40-+ years tenure. Folks like Ms. Betty McClurkin, Barbara Crocker, Tommy Lee Rice, Jerry and Charlie Wiggleton, Mr. Bergamy, Calvin Byrd and others who continue to serve the Beacon’s customers with pride and passion.

Then, as you stepped up to the ordering station, if you were lucky, there he was, JC, standing strong, looking slightly past you as he waited for you to “CALLLL IT!” Afterwards, you heard your order yelled in a language and dialect you barely recognized to an open kitchen filled with cooks dressed in white.

Serving the city for over 50 years with good down-home, country diner style cooking, the Beacon Drive-In remains a familiar place. The Beacon’s loyal customers know that their kids’ kids will be able to walk into the restaurant and sit in the very same booth they once did.

As you were still standing there wondering if your order was correct, JC would prompt you to move forward in a line. Then you’d see the Beacon’s famous sweet tea, tangy lemonade and sweet desserts lined up in a row. You picked one, or all, paid the cashier and there it was – your order. That same order that you were unsure if JC said correctly awaited you, fresh and extremely hot, in a huge white box.

Sadly, JC Stroble is no longer standing behind the Beacon’s counter.

He passed away in late August due to complications from a fall in his home.

“We all miss JC and we always will,” Steve Duncan, a member of the Beacon’s operating management team, says, remembering his dear friend and coworker. “His presence will forever be with us here at the Beacon.”

But the family friendly restaurant stands as it has for decades, front and center at the corner of John B. White Boulevard and Daniel Morgan Avenue, a huge red arrow out front prompting patrons to “eat here.”

And, boy, is there A-plenty to eat! Famous for their “A-Plenty” platters, which means a double order, the Beacon has many Southern, old fashioned diner style dishes, but by far its most famous plate is the Chili Cheese Burger A-Plenty – an all American beef patty piled high with all the favorite fixings, the Beacon’s famous chili layered on top and smothered by a mountain of fries and homemade onion rings.

“We’re always looking for better ways to please the customers. We’re always looking to add more items but our most

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“Our future looks bright,” Duncan says when asked about the future of the restaurant. “We will continue with our same values, our same traditions and our same beliefs as we always did. We are looking forward to the next 50 years!”

With its dedication and commitment to serving the city of Spartanburg for the past six decades, the Beacon Drive-In has proved that its timelessness, strength, loyalty and consistency help it to shine brightly all on its own – but those who became used to JC’s “CALLLL IT” will always fondly remember that unique Beacon experience.

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KITCHEN FIRE PREVENTION

By Chief Jim Redd-Tyger River FD

The Kitchen… traditionally considered the heart of every home. It’s where meals are prepared that bring family and friends together, but it can also be one of the most dangerous areas in your home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fire and home fire injuries in the United States. In 2011 there were on average 156,600 cooking related fires that resulted in over 400 deaths, 5000 injuries and more than 850 million in damage. That’s why this year’s theme for the National Fire Prevention Week is “Prevent Kitchen Fires”.

For the past 80 years we have observed the week of October 9th as Fire Prevention week. Each year the NFPA promotes fire prevention safety through various themes focusing on ways to keep you, your family and your home safe from the devastating effects of a fire. This year’s theme targets an area that is often overlooked when thinking about fire safety. Most people have smoke detectors in place and even a fire extinguisher on hand, however these tools are only useful after a fire has started. This year we want to focus on prevention!

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Here are some ways you can be proactive in prevention fires in your kitchen.

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Always stay in the kitchen while cooking. Leaving food on the stove for even a few minutes unattended is a recipe for disaster.

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Keep flammable items like towels, oven mitts, wooden utensils or food packaging stored away from the stove, oven or microwave

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Keep a lid nearby when you are cooking on the stovetop, if a grease fire starts, smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop.

Do not remove the lid until it is completely cooled.

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Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and oven.

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Always plug your microwave directly into the wall outlet-never use an extension cord.

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Always supervise children when using the microwave.

As we approach this year’s fire prevention week, take some time to put these prevention tips into practice. For more information visit www.fpw.org.

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Like a Good Neighbor

Keep your family safe this holiday season

By Kim Ryan The holidays are a time to celebrate and be with loved ones. But with all the hustle and bustle there are increased dangers on our roadways and in your homes. Here are some tips to keep your family safe and sound this holiday season.

Is it your turn to host the big, holiday meal? Just remember that the kitchen is where most fires in the home start. Follow these tips to keep your home free from fires: • Every kitchen should have these safety essentials on hand, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector, • Don’t leave your kitchen unattended while cooking, • Keep the oven area clean of grease build-up and gave nothing flammable near the stove, • Heat cooking oil slowly; heating oil too quickly can easily start a fire. In the event of a grease fire, never pour water on it; as it will spread, • If a pan catches fire, slide a lid over the pan and turn off the stove burner. Leave the lid on until it is completely cool, • Keep the oven or microwave door shut if a fire starts, • And if you fry a turkey this year, please watch this cautionary tale on Youtube to learn more about turkey fryer fire dangers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t2 dwPTnsyA&feature=youtu.be “turkey fryer fire dangers.”

And unfortunately your Christmas tree could also be a fire hazard.

Whether you are on your way to Grandma’s house for holiday festivities or driving to the mall for that last gift on your list, it’s important to be extra cautious on the roadways.

• Pay attention to the other drivers and drive slowly in the parking lot to provide extra reaction time • Anticipate pedestrians and obey all crosswalks within the parking lot. When entering particularly high foot-traffic areas, take your foot off the accelerator and cover the brake.

• To protect your car from dings and scratches park away from other vehicles and away from the store and don’t park next to crooked cars.

• If winter weather hits, slow down especially over bridges and overpasses and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction and always brake cautiously since abrupt braking can cause loss of steering control.

• Never drink and drive but also be on the lookout for other drivers operating their vehicles under the influence.

• Plan your trip to avoid driving at night. If you think you’re going to be out after dark, keep these night driving tips in mind.

• Keep jumper cables, thick blankets, extra food and water, coats and jackets, and a flashlight in case you have car trouble and are stranded in cold weather.

Going out of town for the holidays? Did you know that a house, apartment, or condominium in the United States is burglarized once every 15 seconds according to the FBI? Fortunately, taking a few simple precautions can dramatically reduce the risks of an invader gaining access to your home.

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Use automatic timers on lights when on vacation.

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If possible, have your telephone calls forwarded when you are away from home.

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Have a trusted neighbor pick up the mail and newspaper. If possible, do not have either stopped.

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Have a plan in place to have the grass mowed or snow shoveled.

Always park your cars in the garage with the garage door shut. A burglar may otherwise notice a pattern that a closed garage door or no cars in the driveway means no one is home.

If you are away from home on garbage pickup day, ask a trusted neighbor to put your garbage cans out to the street and take them back in.

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Hatcher Garden Shows Off

By Beverly Knight

The summer was an unusually busy one for staff and volunteers at Spartanburg’s only free public garden.

Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve proved once again that it truly does take a community of partners to accomplish a goal. Through the combined efforts of numerous contributors, the garden recently completed a Water Wise Demonstration Garden, paved pathway linking the Handicapped Parking and Safe Bus Turnaround to the Jess Taylor Pavilion and upgrades to the public bathrooms.

“This project came together as a result of the cooperation of so many elements of the community, beginning with the initial grading done by Century Company,” Robin Vollmer, executive director of Hatcher Garden, said of the project that had at its core the desire to make the garden accessible to everyone. “We began with the idea of creating a way for visitors to more safely access the garden, and the project grew from that basic idea into a plan that created a whole new educational space, expanded restroom facilities and a water fountain to enhance the experience for visitors to the garden.”

The paved pathway, funded by a grant from the Spartanburg Regional Foundation, winds from the entrance to an environmentally friendly garden space created with funding from Spartanburg Water. It ends at the pavilion with expanded restroom facilities and a water fountain, something that the garden had needed for some time.

“The combination of grants and private and corporate donations made these enhancements possible,” said Al Jolly, chair of the Hatcher Garden board, of the more than

$37,000 garden improvement project. Jolly, an architect, as chair of Hatcher’s Project Implementation Committee was intimately involved with the process, focusing on the design for the restroom facilities and dealing with drainage and landscaping of the entire area.

“This was a project that kept growing. And as it grew, we knew that we wanted to be sure that we did everything just right. Making the facility more handicap-friendly is important to the board and staff. We feel that we’ve created something that will benefit the garden and its visitors for many years to come.”

The eight-bed Water Wise Demonstration Garden was financed primarily through a $5,450 grant from Spartanburg Water. It was designed with input from Hatcher’s Horticulture Committee, the Charles Lea Center and Spartanburg Regional Hospice and Interim Healthcare Hospice. A major goal was for the garden to be more accessible to those who are mobility-challenged to make it possible for everyone to be able to access the lowmaintenance, drought-resistant garden.

“We’re testing out perennials in this new garden room to see how they hold up to little or no water at all during the growing seasons,” explained Jeff Hall, Hatcher horticulturist, who worked with others to select and install plants and natural materials for the garden. “We chose colorful plants so that the garden would be attractive throughout the seasons, and it was also important to us that we have as many of these plants for sale in our nursery as possible so that when people visit the garden and find a plant that would be perfect for their home garden they can go away with a healthy specimen.”

The anchor plants for the demonstration garden, donated

by Roebuck Wholesale Landscaping and Nursery, are a Japanese maple and arborvitae. These give the garden structure even in the winter when the perennials die back to the ground. But in the spring and summer the space comes alive with “Lipstick” salvia, golden lantana and a riot of other colorful flowers that attract butterflies and insects. To minimize maintenance, mostly dwarf varieties were selected to keep garden pruning to a minimum.

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The one constant in plant selection was to ensure that all the plants could survive in Spartanburg’s climate without watering. Hall admits that the wet spring and summer helped, allowing plants to sink their roots deep.

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Spartanburg Water, which has a similar garden in front of its downtown office, had worked with Hatcher Garden in the past and saw this project as a great fit for both organizations. General Manager Sue Schneider worked closely with the Hatcher Garden board, staff and volunteers to design and implement Hatcher’s educational garden.

On a recent visit to Hatcher, Schneider was amazed at the changes that had taken place in only a few months. “This is so much more than I could have expected,” she said of the Water Wise Demonstration Garden that was planted at the end of March. “The plantings look like they’ve been here for years, not months,” she said, laughing as she added that the lush foliage and flowers made her feel bad about the perennials she’d planted in her own yard.

These perennials and self-seeding annuals will continue to flourish for years with little maintenance.

The paved pathway funded by the Spartanburg Regional Foundation winds from the parking area to the Jess Taylor Pavilion, providing a handicap-accessible way into the garden.

The generosity of many individuals made it possible for the pavilion upgrades to be completed at the same time that the garden and pathways were installed. Since Hatcher Garden charges no admission. Projects beyond general maintenance require donations of both money and time.

That all came together as this project developed. The family of Jess Taylor stepped up to the plate with a major donation for enhancement to the pavilion. Then a Fund-a-Flush auction at spring’s Twilight in the Garden brought in crucial funds needed to complete the project, and Kohler Corporation donated fixtures for the bathrooms to make them ADA compliant. Linda Toms and the Botanical Belles Garden Club gave money for a water fountain to be installed at the pavilion, and Southeastern Printing assisted with educational signage for the Water Wise Demonstration Garden.

The result is an enhanced experience for everyone that visits the garden that has been Spartanburg’s hidden gem for more than 25 years. Now, thanks to so many people working together, Hatcher Garden is shining even more brightly.

P.O. Box 2337 Spartanburg, SC 29304

(864)574-7724 For complete information about activities in the garden, visit www.hatchergarden.org.

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METCALF

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The Metcalf Land Company, Inc. was founded January 1971 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

We are a small family-owned company specializing in the sale of acreage, farms, timberlands and recreational properties in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.

Our Company offers custom brokerage services designed to facilitate the process of buying and selling land by providing professional assistance and comprehensive property information. Over the years we have strived to build and

sustain the most effective land brokerage company in our market area. The contacts and relationships we have developed have allowed us to accomplish thousands of successful transactions during these past four decades.

Our Company places emphasis on providing our clients and customers with essential support and knowledge to enable them to make informed decisions when buying or selling property.

You can find us at 1078 Boiling Springs Road Spartanburg, SC 29303 or call us at 864-585-0444. Visit us on the web at www.metcalfland.com.

MetcalfLand.com “The Upsate’s Premier Land Website” Steve Metcalf entered the land business in Spartanburg, SC in 1971. Over forty years later, the Metcalf Land Company is still a small, family owned company specializing in the sale of acreage, farms, timberlands and recreational properties. The many contacts and relationships developed over the years have allowed the company to assist in the disposition and development of many thousands of acres of Upstate South Carolina land. Earning trust and respect from both the client and the customer while engaging in tense negotiations is difficult, yet immensely rewarding. Successfully accomplishing this over hundreds of land transactions while still looking forward to the next sale that wasn’t supposed to happen is what will keep Steve coming back for another forty years.

One of Spartanburg’s most exclusive residential neighborhoods, 14 Mule Farm consists of 26 home sites sharing nearly 300 acres, rich in history and dedicated to the preservation of nature and enjoyment on natural surroundings. Located in School District 7 near the Mary Black Hospital.

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Rob Metcalf entered the real estate industry in 1989 and has been dedicated exclusively to marketing farms, timberland, and development properties for over 20 years. An active outdoor enthusiast his entire life, Rob specializes in helping hunters like himself find the right piece of land to optimize their wildlife experience. He holds the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation awarded through the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) and was named “Land Broker of the Year” by that organization in 2001. He is a licensed real estate broker in North and South Carolina as well as a South Carolina Auctioneer. He currently serves on the Spartanburg Committee of the Harry Hampton Memorial Wildlife Fund.

21.92 acres of beautiful rolling pasture in the Cooley Springs Community. Property features a creek, fencing, and several choice home sites. $4000/acre

Mike Gault joined Metcalf Land Company after 25 years in the Law Enforcement Division of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

As an agent with Metcalf Land Company, Mike combines his intimate knowledge of the Upstate’s terrain with his passion as a life-long outdoorsman to analyze the requirements of prospective buyers in order to provide them with the best properties for their needs. Landowners rely on Mike to accurately evaluate a property’s functionality, which helps to determine the best marketing techniques for the right sale.

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As broker and co-owner Rod Rogers has over 13 years of experience selling all types of land.

He first began his real estate career in 1999 after serving 10 years on active duty with the United States Navy. Rod holds the esteemed Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation awarded through the REALTORS® Land Institute (RLI) and is the past president of the S.C. REALTORS® Land Institute. In 2013 he received SC/NC RLI’s Land REALTOR® OF THE YEAR award. Rod currently serves on the board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and teaches the adult Bible Fellowship class at First Baptist North Spartanburg.

39 acre recreational tract located near the Broad River in Union County. Property has mature hardwoods and marketable pines.

Loaded with deer and turkey. $1975/acre

Rocky Ridge Farm. Steve Metcalf’s personal residence since 1988.

Tucked away off Hwy. 11 at Campobello, this is a turn-key horse farm with barns, ponds, pastures and mountain views. 3600 square foot home. $950,000.00

Steve Morrow joined Metcalf Land Company following his retirement as Supervisor in the Law Enforcement Division of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. His 32 years of service there have provided Steve with an expansive knowledge of the diversities in the Upstate’s raw land, wildlife, and habitats, along with a distinct understanding of the needs of its landowners. As a Metcalf Land Company Agent, Steve uses that scholarship to provide both buyers and sellers with the feedback they need to make informed decisions regarding their purchases or properties.

27 acres along Lawsons Fork Creek near the Pacolet Heritage Preserve. Great hunting tract with whitetailed deer, wild turkey, and excellent locations for dove fields. $4500/acre

Cathy Bagwell , a lifetime resident of the Upstate of South Carolina joined our team in early 2011. She brought with her much knowledge of the residential and equine real estate market. Cathy’s uniqueness in real estate has put her where she is today, whether it be in the woods or in a luxury home, Cathy has the knowledge and expertise to help you with all your buying and selling decisions. Along with being a REALTOR, Cathy has also completed her Broker’s class in the Fall of 2012 and is also recognized as a Certified Distress Property Expert.

Beautiful executive home on 20 acres located in western Spartanburg County on the Enoree River. Home consists of 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, sunroom, and gourmet kitchen. Meticulously landscaped with old oak trees in front and back yard. $799,000.

Jim Wagers spent 32 years with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources before joining Metcalf Land Company. During those previous years of service, Jim managed and protected wildlife areas and timberland and provided private landowners with technical assistance relating to forestry and wildlife management. His background in forestry and wildlife management, coupled with his knowledge of landowners and property in Fairfield and Chester counties, enables Jim to provide clients and customers with the expert assistance needed for all aspects of land sales and purchases.

10 acre home site located in York County. Property has mature hardwoods, loblolly pines and a nice creek. Very quiet setting. $5900/acre

Josh Greene joined Metcalf Land Company after sales and project management experience in the automotive, mortgage, and construction industries.

This versatile background allows Josh’s clients and customers to access the expert information required for them to make the most advantageous decisions regarding land sales and purchases.

8.28 acres of beautiful pastureland with several choice home sites. Located just a few minutes from Lake Blalock, this tract is ideal for a small farm. $8316/acre

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Our Community

By Will Rothschild Communications Manager for the City of Spartanburg

For years, Dickens of a Christmas has been a beloved community tradition, signaling the start of the Christmas season from its traditional Tuesday-following-Thanksgiving spot on the calendar. While different community groups have been primarily responsible for organizing the event over the years, and its activities have varied from somewhat from year to year, Dickens of a Christmas has maintained its Victorian theme and strong turnout.

And for the second straight year, the event in Downtown Spartanburg will feature an outdoor ice skating rink. Skating on the Square, a rink that sits on Morgan Square, will be back for nearly two months after a very successful debut last year. The Victorian-era skaters were a popular attraction during Dickens of a Christmas in 2012, adding a welcome element to an event that was already long on holiday cheer.

Photography By Mike Bonner

model train donated by the Hub City Railroad Museum, and families can have Victorian group photos can be taken. Victorian clothing will be provided.

“We are still working on putting together this year’s festival, and we are excited about a couple of possible additions that will really add to the overall experience,” Warner said. “One of our goals with all of the City’s special events and festivals is to add something new and build upon the previous year.

Once again this year, Dickens of a Christmas will be one of those special nights that people will not want to miss.”

For more information, visit www.cityofspartanburg.org/ events/dickens-of-a-christmas.

“Skating on the Square is, of course, a two-month long event unto itself, but there is no doubt that having an outdoor ice skating rink on Morgan Square elevated the Dickens of a Christmas experience,” said City of Spartanburg Festivals Coordinator Jane Warner. “Whether you get on the ice and skate yourself or not, the ice rink is a beautiful place to gather and mingle with people and become wrapped up in the holiday spirit.”

Indeed, Dickens of a Christmas has been the community’s holiday spirit dispensary of choice for decades. All activities, most of which are free, are centered along Main Street. Starting with horse-drawn carriage rides around Richardson Park, there is a progression of family activities — from living windows and chestnuts roasted over an open fire, to strolling carolers singing old standbys, food vendors and Santa Claus in Morgan Square. A new attraction last year was Charles Dickens and Scrooge strolling through town.

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Of course, a major highlight of the evening is always the lighting of Spartanburg’s official Christmas tree at 7:30 p.m. in Denny’s Plaza. The tree lighting event is hosted by longtime local talk-radio personality Bill Drake, with entertainment provided by The Spartanburg Community Band. Other attractions include a Lionel steam locomotive SPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •

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Character, Courage and Loyalty

By Jill W. Miracle, Freelance Editor

With Team Japan - World Series Champions - Courtesy of Donna Cobb

Donna Cobb stood by the steps of the Rutherford County Courthouse at a welcome home ceremony and said the very words that everyone in the crowd was feeling. “You have represented and honored not only this county, state and region, but the entire Little League Program and everything that it stands for.” She was speaking to Rutherford County’s newest heroes after their return from competition.

Donna is the co-chair of the Rutherfordton Little League, and assistant administrator for North Carolina Little League District 1. She has seen a lot of baseball in her eighteen official years with Little League. She was very clear that the 2013 season, with this team’s historymaking accomplishments, represents the highlight of her volunteer career. She stood full of pride and emotion beside head coach Curtis Snethen and assistant coaches Keith Snethen and Jeff Condrey at the ceremony.

Coaches Curtis and Keith Snethen celebrate with the team.- Courtesy of Garrett Byers - The Daily Courier

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The Rutherford–Chase Intermediate 50/70 All-Stars gained the right to play in the eight-state tournament resulting in an 8-2 victory over Florida. The team won the Southeast Region Division Championship title and the once-in-alifetime opportunity to compete in the Little League Baseball World Series in Livermore, California.

Rutherford County fans and families welcomed the undefeated All-Stars home from their Spring Hill, Tennessee district win, and stepped up to the plate to raise over $25,000 so that at least one parent could accompany the team to the World Series games and to cover specific travel expenses for the team. The parents and officials for the league voiced their appreciation to the local community for their financial support, calling the outpouring of assistance “amazing”.

For those of us who follow kids instead of baseball, “Intermediate” means that the players are the advanced players in their home leagues. The 50/70 designation means that the field is larger, incorporating a 50-foot pitching distance and seventy feet between bases. For novice fans, that means that the 50/70 is a tough tournament for the most capable 11-13 year-old players. And the best of the best from the entire Southeast hailed from Rutherfordton and Chase.

The team played three games in the 17-game international World Series tournament. They returned home with confidence gained from incredible focus during competition, a strong commitment to their coaches and memories of “boys will be boys” pranks on their teammates and friends.

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Coach Curtis Snethen and the coaching staff encouraged the team on and off the field. Snethen acknowledged their athletic performance, but he praised them for their character, courage and loyalty, the centerpiece of the Little League mission.

At every opportunity, Snethen thanked the parents for their sacrifice and dedication to their athletes and the sport. His overall message for the team, though, was his confidence that the young men would eventually become good fathers, good husbands and good leaders.

Coach Snethen said, “Great parents produce great kids.” Congratulations, parents and coaches. Rutherford County can celebrate a team of winners.

Keaton Snethen and Jace Crowe sign autographs following the Spring HIll Victory - Courtesy of Garrett Byers -The Daily Courier

Southeast Champion Team Members • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sam McArthur Keaton Snethen Jace Crowe Clint Condrey Cameron Snethen Joe Conner Jake Laughter Levi Parks Jacob Knox Adam McDowell Joey Daigle Wesley Smith Marty Barella

The Team Moms - Courtesy of Donna Cobb

In Action!

-Courtesy of Travis Durkee, The Daily Courier

Head Coach

• Curtis Snethen

Assistant Coaches • Keith Snethen • Jeff Condrey

Marty Barella during the World Series Tournament - Courtesy of Travis Durkee - The Daily Courier

Charlie McArthur focuses in Livermore - Courtesy of Travis Durkee - The Daily Courier Waiting on the flight to Livermore! - Courtesy of Donna Cobb

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By Lety Good

Trail of Terror

It’s a place where your wildest nightmares come true.

It’s a place where you cannot escape your fears. It’s “The Boneyard: Trail of Terror.”

Tonight, as I sit in the car on the way to the trail, I picture what kind of monsters I will see. I begin to think maybe I should chicken out and go back home. However, as soon as I arrive, I collect myself and step out of the car. Immediately, sounds from horror movies fill the air and I can smell the fear of others roaming the night.

As I approach the waiting line to go into the trail, I see the numerous victims of The Boneyard intensely running out from the torturous views, noises, and the chainsaw in the hands of a chilling, evil clown.

In the waiting line, my body is rushing with adrenaline from my fingertips all the way down to my toes. Slowly, as I creep closer to the entrance, my five senses intensify and quickly I can see, hear, taste, feel, and touch complete and utter fear. Once inside, there is no escape.

I must find a way out of this terrifying, ominous, and complicated maze.

As I rapidly try to make my way through the trail, I see the terrifying faces of Jason from the Halloween mov-

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ies, Leatherface, and other familiar creepy faces flashing from all corners; Horror scenes covered in blood and gore leaving me with haunting thoughts for the rest of the night. Within minutes, I find myself in complete darkness and as I hurriedly walk through, I feel the ceiling come closer to the ground, almost making me get on my hands and knees and crawl through the mud in order to reach the end.

Finally, when I think it’s almost over, it is not, it is only the beginning of a night full of terror…

Others agree with me. After facing some of his worst nightmares, one of The Boneyard’s victims explains, “The chain saws and the train horn get me every time,” and as he is eerily drawn back into returning again despite the skin-crawling terror, he adds, “it was a blast.”

Some good advice I will leave you with is to grab onto the person in front of and behind you, and don’t let them go! Although, if you’re brave enough to lead, let the trailing victims follow you into safety, if you make it… And one last thing, make sure you look behind you at all times, because you never know who’s following you out…

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80% of infants suffer from cervical spine (neck) injuries during the birth process which cause many types of health problems.

- Dr. Godfrey Gutmann

Get Your Child Checked!

Dr. Scott Baker Dr. Donald Thomas

Upper Cervical Chiropractors

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Dr. Scott Baker & Dr. Donald Thomas Upper Cervical Chiropractors

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Children & Upper Cervical Care

2099 South Pine Street, Suite F, Spartanburg

864-804-6886

www.UpperCervicalCare.com

The Nervous System is the Master Control of the Body

The nervous system is the master control system of our body and the messages exchanged between the brain and body (through billions of nerves) guide the transformation of a newborn child into an adult. Each message provides instructions to the child's growing body to provide for growth and repair of tissues, coordination of muscle activity, immune function, respiration and digestion among others.

As with adults, an upper cervical (neck) misalignment can have significant effects upon the nervous system’s ability to transmit information to and from a child’s body. If communication channels become fuzzy, distorted or damaged then we experience all sorts of communication errors. For babies and children, this ineffective communication may play out as colic or irritability, an inability to suckle and breastfeed, poor sleep and immunity, frequent ear infections, developmental delays, digestion issues, asthma, behavioral problems, low energy, inability to concentrate, headaches, etc – the list is endless. In fact, regardless of what the end result or symptom may be, all roads lead back to the body’s ability to self-regulate and function at a peak level.

While upper cervical care may be able to help with a number of health issues, our focus is not treating conditions; rather, our focus is on ensuring the nervous system has every opportunity to work efficiently and effectively.

How Do Children get Nerve Irritation?

Nerve irritations (or vertebral subluxations) occur as a part of normal daily life. They result from physical, chemical and emotional stressors or ‘insults’ to our health, such as knocks and falls, bad posture, prolonged postures, stomach sleeping, poor food choices, dehydration, exposure to chemicals and toxins, and stress and anxiety.

10 Reasons Parents Take Their Children to See Upper Cervical Doctors • To maximize the child’s brain and nerve development (neural plasticity).

• To enhance their child’s overall health and wellbeing.

• To strengthen immunity and reduce the incidence of colds, ear infections and general illness.

• To help with colic and irritability.

• To help with asthma, breathing difficulties & allergies.

• To improve spinal posture.

• To improve their child’s ability to concentrate.

• To assist with behavioral disorders and enhance emotional wellbeing.

• To help alleviate digestive problems.

• To assist with bed-wetting and sleep issues.

Even before these lifestyle stressors have an impact, nerve irritation can occur in the uterus from awkward positioning, restriction of movement, and exposure to toxins, and from birth complications such as long labors, very fast labors, forceps or caesarean delivery. Even during the gentlest of births, presentation of the baby’s head through the birth canal requires physical pressure exerted by the mother. This can force the baby’s neck to twist or bend causing misalignment of the upper cervical vertebrae.

A study published in the Journal of Manual Medicine revealed that nearly 80% of all children are born with blocked or reduced nerve impulses due to a misalignment of the top bone in the spine called the Atlas. Dr. Gutmann, the medical doctor who performed the research, concluded that the blocked nerve impulses can cause motor and developmental impairments, as well as lowered resistance to infections, especially ear, nose and throat infections.

If the newborn makes it through the birthing process unaffected, the inevitable tumbles and falls of childhood increase the risk of injury to the upper cervical spine potentially compromising brain-body communication. When we appreciate how important the nervous system is and how easily it can be hindered and impaired it makes sense that more parents are having their child’s spine and nervous system assessed.

Because the upper cervical spine is the most mobile area of the entire spine, it is particularly vulnerable to injury, making it the most common location for spinal problems to occur.

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Participating in a Clinical Trial Study

By Pat Snyder

We have just registered my husband, John, for a double blind, multi-site, clinical trial study that is being offered for LBD (Lewy Body Dementia) and MSA (Multi-System Atrophy) patients. A double blind study includes the drug being tested and a placebo, with no one knowing which one the participant will receive. Multi-site means it will be carried out in more than one place. Registering John means he is in the pool of possible participants in this study if a lot of things work out right.

There are some questions to consider before taking this step if you are a patient or a caregiver for a patient who might benefit from a new drug or treatment regimen.

How serious is my disease?

The first consideration is the seriousness of the disease involved. For John, who is still in mild to mid-stage LBD, it is a matter of life and death. The average life expectancy from the time of diagnosis for an LBD patient is seven years. John was diagnosed six years ago in June 2007. He is already beating the odds by doing so well, but the clock is ticking. So this consideration is in the plus column for us on the decision making grid.

What are my chances for success?

When you have a life threatening disease, no one has yet to survive it, and no current treatments significantly alter the outcome, this is an easy question to answer. Some chance of success is always better than no chance.

Will it be safe? What are the potential side effects?

When I went online and researched the drug that is being used in this clinical trial, I was pleased to see that potential side effects looked relatively mild. This is especially true when compared to the potential benefits. In addition, this drug is

already FDA approved for leukemia treatment and would be needed at only one percent (1%) of the strength currently being used for leukemia patients in order to address proposed LBD treatment in humans. If a drug is already FDA approved, then many of the concerns about human toxicity would have been addressed and hurdles would have already been jumped in getting this drug to market if it works. That made the side effects question a pretty easy plus column item for us.

How will this impact my ongoing care and treatment?

John and I were both very concerned about keeping his current medical team in place. His neurologist, Dr. Daniel Kaufer at UNC Memory Disorders Clinic at Chapel Hill, is a nationally recognized expert, and we have developed a close relationship with him over the past six years. So I emailed Dr. Kaufer to get his input. My first question was whether we would be able to keep him as John’s neurologist if we participated. He said that would not be a problem, which was reassuring to us. John’s care should remain as it has been with the addition of the new drug, assuming he gets accepted into the study group.

Will I be accepted?

This question cannot be answered at this point. There will be protocols set up to define who is allowed to be involved and other details once funding is established for the trial. Right now all we know is that they are looking for mild to mid-stage LBD and MSA patients.

Who are the people doing this work?

In my email to Dr. Kaufer, I asked him if he knew the doctors/ scientists organizing and running this clinical trial and if he could recommend them. He responded that he did know the doctor who would be heading the trial and that he was a very good man. This was great confirmation for us.

Is it worth the risk?

My list of questions so far yielded a clear series of positive responses. But our bottom line had to be the last question: Is it worth the risk? I posed this one to Dr. Kaufer and told him I REALLY wanted his opinion on this one because our trust level with him is very high and he is the expert. While reminding us that what works in mice (early positive results) often does not work in men, he still said that he thought it was worth the risk.

That was all we needed to hear.

Pat Snyder is author of Treasures in the Darkness: Extending the Early Stage of Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease and other articles about caregiving. You can find her book at Amazon.com.

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At Spartanburg Pediatric Dentistry, our team goal has always been to provide the best quality of pediatric dental care for our patients in a fun and comfortable environment. That is why we have decided to team with a foundation that focuses on a common goal for both children and their families.

The Shriner’s Hospital has always made it their mission to provide the highest quality of care for children with special needs in a family-centered and collaborative care environment. Their treatment for disease and disorders in young children

is wide-ranging and diverse from Orthopaedics and Spinal Cord Injuries, Burn Care, and also those very close to our hearts, Cleft Lip and Palate.

This dedication and need to help those families is why we feel that it is important to reach out and keep building on such a worthy cause.

Spartanburg Pediatric Dentistry shares in Shriner Hospital’s philosophy to help give each child the skills and abilities to live a healthy and productive life. We encourage others to help show their support and come enjoy a great day out at the golf course!