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Cowpens Battleground

Blue Star Mothers of Spartanburg Our Local Heroes, Heroes!

Cowpens Battleground Monument On January 17, 1781 in a sleepy cow pen, General Daniel Morgan set the Southern Continental Army and backwoods militia from Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina. The American Revolution was in a stalemate in the north so British General Cornwallis sent his armies under Brigadier General Banastre Tarleton to the South. After major victories in Savannah, Georgia; Charleston, Waxsaw and Camden, South Carolina; Cornwallis saw victory on the horizon as he headed north for the Dan River.

Tarleton’s scouts spotted Daniel Morgan’s army near Grindall’s Shoals [Cherokee County] on the Pacolet River, approximately 30 miles south of Spartanburg. Tarleton’s troops, comprised in part by the 17th Light Dragoons, 7th Royal Fusiliers Regiment, 71st Regiment (Fraser’s Highlanders) and a batter of Royal Artillery, were battle hardened and much better trained.

Tarleton perused General Morgan’s eight-hundred troops comprised mostly of militia and Continental army, over the Broad River to Green River Road. At the Cow Pens is where Morgan decided to make a stand.

While Tarleton’s men had marched throughout the night, Colonel Morgan’s men slept and had breakfast at their positions. With plenty of rest and belly’s full, they were ready to fight and fight they did. Without resting his men, LTC Tarleton attacked the smaller army of Morgan. When the hours long battle had ended, the British lost 39 officers and 60 soldiers killed. 829 were captured. 12 Americans were killed and 60 wounded. This battle, one of the shortest of the war was also one, if not the most important, in the fight for independence as it was the turning point of the war.

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Spotlight on The Poised Peacock

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The Poised Peacock offers a unique shopping experience that leaves customers feeling special and pampered. Liza Hall and Pamela Orr are the owners of this boutique that, in their words, offers “something different all the time”. Read the story of these two high school friends coming together years later to open the boutique they envisioned.

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Mon Amie means My Friend Matthew Angelakis and Nina Biven are celebrating their one year anniversary, but it isn’t what you are probably thinking.

They opened their restaurant, Mon Amie Morning Café in June 2011.

Mon Amie offers its customers a European/French atmosphere and to quote the owners, its food “doesn’t disappoint’. Read about their very special menu offerings; then go and sit at the crepe bar for a unique culinary experience.

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Heroes is spelled M-O-T-H-E-R

The Spartanburg chapter of Blue Star Mothers is filled with local heroes who have children actively serving in the military.

Read about this remarkable group of women and how, like their sons and daughters, they serve our community and our country.

Then read the remarkable story of a son’s phone call to his Mom.

Music for the Very Young

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Children love music and it has been shown that basic music competence in children supports their development in language, cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. The Music in Me offers the Music Together program for newborns to 5 year old children and the adults that love them.

Read about all the benefits of this amazing music program.

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Magpie Chatter

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he long anticipated days of summer are finally here! It’s time to grab a good book or “nook,” get this summer’s “short hairdo” and “flip flop” off to somewhere cool and fun! This time of year gives us the perfect opportunity to take a few days of rest from a long and stressful year and enjoy spending time with friends and family. Beverly Knight and friends have provided us with a review of various reading material to tuck in your travel and beach bags. We have also included four modern and fresh salons for those “if you dare” summer cuts, nails, and pampering. If a long vacation is not possible, a least take time this summer to feast on our local history and art that is so well represented in the Spartanburg area.

The staff of Spartanburg Everyday and our advertising partners would like to dedicate this edition to all men and women who have served and are currently serving in all branches of the military. These “heroes” of our community and country risk their lives daily for the rights and freedom we enjoy. We have included a few of our local heroes on pages through-out this edition in recognition of their service. We could only represent a small fraction of the thousands of men and women

in our community who love their “home” and what it represents enough to leave families, jobs, friends, and all the comforts of home to serve their country. Tears flow as I think about all that these courageous men, women, and families sacrifice for our safety and freedom.

In this edition, we have included various ways that you can contribute, support, honor, and remember our local “heroes.” There are many organizations and businesses in our community that donate their time and money to support our troops, and they need your help too. Please don’t miss the opportunities available in our community to help support our military and their families.

Enjoy your summer, and Happy 4th of July from the staff of Spartanburg Everyday!

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pet won’t let you leave!

By Donna Lambert, D.V.M.

Many of us have pets that are overly attached to us. It’s great to be loved by our furry friends, but some pets, usually dogs, can take this to an extreme level and become destructive. It can be very frustrating to come home to a house that has been damaged or destroyed by our pet. Thankfully, there are several helpful things that you can do to help put your pup at ease!

Step One: Discourage Hyper attachment Dogs will often solicit attention from their owners. Resist the temptation of petting the dog with separation anxiety when approached for play or contact. Be aloof when greeted upon arriving home. Instead the human should be the initiator of contact with the dog.

Do not allow your dog to settle down in close proximity (within one yard) of where you are settling down. Arrange objects on the bed or sofa or on the floor so that the dog must settle at a greater distance. If possible, verbally reward the dog for settling at a distance (though take care as continued attention may be seen by the dog as an invitation to approach which is not what we want.) If the dog normally sleeps on your bed, provide the dog with his own bed.

One may need to start with the dog bed at the foot of the human bed before ultimately the dog bed is moved to the floor or even outside the room.

Step Two: Relaxation During Separation It is also important to create a positive environment in your absence. There are several ways this might be achieved.

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Separation Anxiety:

Provide a special treat (food, toy or both) only available when the pet is left alone.

Do not forget to remove the item when you return home.

The D.A.P. (dog appeasement pheromone) diffuser is a plug-in scent-releasing device.

The material released is a genetically engineered pheromone normally secreted by mother dogs to their puppies as a message telling them to relax and that everything is all right. The pheromone is odorless to humans. A pump spray is also available but the diffuser continuously releases its message to hopefully keep the anxious dog calm. More recently, a D.A.P. pheromone collar has become available so that the dog simply carries the biochemical message around with him!

Leave the TV or radio on. The dog will not be fooled into thinking that someone is home; the point is to recreate a sense of cozy relaxation. Most people at home relax while listening to the radio or watching TV and the dog often sits in the room relaxed, too.

The sound of the broadcast becomes a classically conditioned cue to the dog and may be helpful in creating a sense of comfort.

Step Three: Desensitization to Separation Dogs readily learn the cues that indicate that you will be leaving the house soon. It is helpful to uncouple these cues from the actual leaving. At random times, you can go through some of the rituals of leaving: put on cologne, shower, wear work clothes, taking the car keys, even going outside and locking the door - but then coming in again.

Handler: SSG Michael Sytsma. MWD: Rocko - Rock in style This helps the dog to remain relaxed when he hears or sees these cues at the times when you are actually leaving. It is important to repeat these cues so many times daily that they become meaningless to the dog.

Do not punish the dog for behavior demonstrated in fear.

This usually only leads to more fear or more anxiety. Second, unless your dog is actually in the process of performing the behavior one wishes to discourage, he will not understand what behavior is being punished.

There are several medications used to help relieve anxiety in dogs. Currently, fluoxetine and clomipramine are the only FDA approved drugs, but there are several others that are used commonly. These medications can help during the desensitization process and should not be used as the only method of dealing with separation anxiety. Your veterinarian will be able to help you take the steps needed to help your pet work through this very common behavioral disorder.

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SpotLight

Unique Boutique

New to Spartanburg

By Lisa Hall

People who dream of someday owning their own business often have many who discourage them for various reasons—“The economy is bad;” “How will you do it all?” “Be careful sinking your money.” Perhaps the most prevalent advice one receives when deciding to embark on a business venture is, “NEVER go into business with family or friends.”

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464 East Main Street

Spartanburg, SC

Pamela Gilbert Orr and Lisa Young Hall Proprietors of The Poised Peacock ~Upscale Resale, heard all that advice and more before deciding to take a true leap of faith and pursue their dream. Pamela and Lisa became friends while they attended Boiling Springs High School. They did everything together, shopping, dating, double-dating for the Prom, and Pam even laughingly admits, “skipping school a time or two—to go SHOPPING, of course!”

After graduating from high school, Pam and Lisa went truly separate ways. Pam took off to attend the University of South Carolina, and Lisa went just the opposite: to Clemson. Years passed, marriages took place, and children were born. Pam and Lisa did not reconnect until 20 years later at the Boiling Springs Class of 1988 Reunion. It was then that Pam shared with Lisa that she had suffered two heart attacks as a result of developing Lupus. Although this news was disturbing to Lisa, that her friend could be so young and have had two heart attacks, it didn’t really “hit home,” she says, until five months later, when her husband of almost 15 years, Michael, who also graduated with Pam and Lisa, suffered a massive heart attack of his own.

Shortly thereafter, Lisa and Pam reconnected once again via Facebook, and have rekindled a loving friendship.

Pam’s husband, Rick, forged a fast camaraderie with Michael as well, and the couples soon started spending quite a bit of time together. Two summers ago, while sitting by the campfire, Lisa shared with Pam that she had, “always wanted to own my own boutique.” Pam was intrigued, and the ideas started to flow. Pretty soon, ideas turned to excitement, and excitement turned into the need for a serious business plan.

After being on disability for six years, Pam wanted to work toward rebuilding a career. The Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs have allowed her to start this journey as a small business owner.

With her extensive background in ‘Corporate America’, and Lisa’s continued experience in Public Relations, writing, fundraising for not-for-profits, and marketing; opening The Poised Peacock has become a promising and enjoyable career endeavor for them both.

The Poised Peacock is, in Lisa’s words, “A store I would want to shop in myself, something different all the time, a cute but sophisticated atmosphere, and prices that are really affordable.” That is exactly what will be found when you visit this little boutique.

Our unique shop hours, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from noon until 7pm cater to women who work inside and/or outside their home. Friendly and welcoming, we strive to make customers feel special and pampered, because all women deserve it!

Ladies’ clothing, unique fashion jewelry, home décor, and soy candles by Small Time Candles in Tryon, NC (sold exclusively in Spartanburg at The Poised Peacock), are some of the offerings found at this charming boutique.

Even though there was some negative advice that came their way, Pam and Lisa were determined to see their dream come to fruition. With lots of help and support from their husbands, friends, and families, The Poised Peacock has become exactly what they hoped it would be.

Christin Wagner Staff Sergeant

U.S. Marine Corp.

Served 2003 – 2012 Dorman High School Graduated in 2002

Tiltrotor & Airframes Mechanic In the photo, SSgt Wagner and her son Dreyden on her return home from deployment 2/3/2012. For her service she recieved Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Metal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2nd), Sea Service Deployment Metal, Certificate of Commendtion, Certificate of Appreciation, Global War of Terrorism Service Metal, National Defense Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, and a Navy Unit Commendation

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Chef’s Choice

By Nancy N. Prosser

As July 4th approaches we are reminded that it was ardent French supporters of our nation’s independence that gave us The Statue of Liberty. Not since the gifting of Lady Liberty has America been given a more delightful gift than French cuisine.

French colonization in 16th century New Orleans brought us a new fusion of cooking concepts; add to this a touch of traditional southern cooking and you have arrived at Mon Amie Morning Café.

On the corner of East Main Street and Webber Road on Spartanburg’s East side sits a bright yellow building with mod black awnings, pretty window boxes and a beautiful patio area surrounded by modest but tasteful landscaping. This completely refurbished building is a thing of warmth and beauty, and the entire package is proof positive that small business is alive and well in America.

Inside this inviting structure, patrons sit comfortably at intimate tables and along the perimeter of the space on comfy church pews adorned with decorative pillows. The vibe is contemporary European style coupled with traditional French country charm.

The tone is comfort and elegance, gourmet food and an indescribable energy that keeps guests coming Find Us On

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back. Owners, Matthew Angelakis and Nita Biven are thrilled with the public response and are excited about celebrating Mon Amie Morning Café’s one year anniversary in June.

Although the atmosphere of an establishment is important, the real proof of its validity is in the food and Mon Amie doesn’t disappoint. Mon Amie offers breakfast, lunch and brunch options which including sweet and savory crepes, classic and creative benedicts, varieties of French toast and delectable omelets, just to name a few. At Mon Amie you will find an influence of French, Cajun and traditional southern foods. The Bayou Eggs Benedict offers a taste of New Orleans with two poached eggs over sautéed peppers and onions and fresh local sausage topped with hollandaise sauce. For the health conscious guest, there are the Power Pancakes, which are made with whole grain goodness, dried cranberries and toasted pecans and served with beurre compose (a compound butter with golden raisins, toasted almonds and orange zest). For larger appetites, George’s Big Boy Breakfast offers two eggs made to order, fresh local sausage, black pepper bacon, and a choice of seasoned home potatoes or hearty, yellow stone ground grits. After 10:30 am guests may select the sweet and savory Monte Cristo Sandwich, or a French, New Orleans, hot dog (Chien Chaud- pronounced Sheen Sho) with frites (a French version of fries seasoned with herbs de provence and parmesan cheese).

The most difficult part of highlighting the Mon Amie experience is deciding what wonderful dish to describe.

Customers often have the same opinion and vow to work their way through the menu.

Mon Amie is open for business Tuesday through Sunday from 8am until 3pm. Reservations are not accepted, although customers Photography by Rhonda Joy

Chef’s Choice

In addition to the fixed menu, daily specials are also offered.

They are the collaboration of owners Biven, Angelakis and their executive chef, Tony AlKhalil. Decisions about these offerings center around what the patrons have come to expect from Mon Amie: impeccable flavor, presentation and creativity.

For example, sweet lovers can get their cravings satisfied with Crème brulee French toast or Tiramisu pancakes or for that matter a fresh baked treat from the enticing dessert case. If savory is your palette’s desire there is the featured omelet of the day or a creative twist on eggs benedict. The healthy breakfast special with two eggs, wheat toast, seasonal fruit and turkey sausage is also a popular, guiltfree special. Lunch specials are customized to certain days of the week and customer preference such as the popular low country Shrimp N Grits that one might enjoy on a Sunday afternoon or the Friday flounder special that is served with frites and homemade slaw. Crepe specials are created and customized at the circular crepe bar where guests can sit and watch Angelakis and Al-Khalil in action. Sitting at the crepe bar is a fascinating, entertaining experience that satisfies all of the senses and ensures that no one who comes to Mon Amie ever has to eat alone.

Ryan D. Moore Sergeant

U.S. Army Serving 2007 – Present Tank Gunner

Stationed in Ft. Lewis, WA. Recipient of the Combat Action Badge; 3 Army Commendation Medals; the Army Achievement Medal; the Army Good Conduct Medal; the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 Combat Service Stars; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; the Army Service Ribbon and the Meritorious Unit Citation.

can call ahead to help the staff accommodate them and prepare for their arrival.

Private parties after hours can be scheduled for 30 or more. Catering requests for breakfast or lunch are also welcomed.

Mon Amie, translated from French means simply: My friend,” and like a good friend Mon Amie embodies both the unique and the familiar. Its warmth, creativity, food and atmosphere stand out, while its quality and consistency appeals to everyone. Mon Amie is a dining experience no one should miss.

2601 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 864.541.7981 www.monamiemorningcafe.com

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Summer Fun

GREAT SUMMER READ Erin Haire, manager of Hub City Books

Summertime in the South.

Temperatures rise, and people reach for a cold sweet tea and a hot summer read.

Whether you grab a hardback, paperback or e-reader, there’s nothing finer than settling into an easy chair with an attention-grabbing book to put the dog days of summer in perspective.

Fortunately, there’s something out there right now to pique the interest of everyone – from beach reads to thrillers to non-fiction – the range of best sellers and hidden gems seems endless. And Spartanburg readers are certainly sampling many of them.

Garnet Johnson, a chemistry teacher at Spartanburg High School, has already begun immersing herself in The Game of Thrones series.

“A friend at work got me hooked,” she says, on the five book series. Already into the third book, she is enjoying a return to fantasy fiction that she hadn’t delved into since she read The Lord of the Rings when she was in her 20s. The hit HBO series based on the books has only served to increase the books’ popularity.

now in theatres in a blockbuster cinematic version, and Stieg Larson’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy.

But even if you’re not in the mood for a novel, there are books out there for you. Phillip Stone, archivist at Wofford College, who professes to have “shelves of unread books,” is currently enjoying An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace

by Tamar Adler, a volume he says “is more about cooking

Not one to limit her literary pursuits though, Johnson also recommends Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games,

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than it is a cook- thought in the essays. book.”

Erin Haire, the manager “I’ve had Mock- of Hub City Books, “lives” ingbird by Charles books every day, and she has Shields on my no trouble coming up with ‘read soon’ list for suggestions for readers of all a long time,” Stone tastes. “The Art of Fielding says, “mainly be- is my favorite book that I’ve cause I love To Kill read this year,” Haire says of a Mockingbird.” Chad Harbach’s story that And he’s also been revolves around baseball meaning to read players. But just in case the What Caused the subject of baseball isn’t tops Civil War, a short on your reading wish list, book by noted Civil she’s quick to point out that War historian Ed- the book has appeal even for ward Ayers. With those who don’t like baseball. summer in the Still, it’s hard to think of wings, he may soon anything more appealing for find himself pick- summer reading than books ing up one or both about the “boys of summer.” to while away a lazy Even John Grisham, known afternoon. more for his legal procedur-

Proving that there’s something for every taste and a reader for every genre, Steve Wong, marketing director for the Chapman Cultural Center, has just finished Anne Rice’s newest book, The Wolf Gift.

Professing to be a lover of “all things vampire, witches, mummies and now werewolves,” Wong is happy that Rice’s book, a quick read, lets her fans know she’s not lost her “touch for romanticizing the monsters of the world, for making us root for the somewhat overly complex killers who walk among us.”

And as a change of pace, he has Consider the Lobster and Other Essays by David Foster Wallace on his short list of possible summer reads. Though this volume was published in 2005, it is still engaging readers with the depth of

als, has a new book that has baseball at its heart. Grisham is an avowed lover of the great American pastime, a sport he loves so much that he plans his writing schedule around it each year. Like The Art of Fielding, Grisham’s Calico Joe is not just a “baseball story.” The story of Joe Castle’s professional career that was cut short by a “bean ball,” is essentially a story of love, hate, forgiveness and redemption, with baseball as its backdrop.

And rounding out a trio of new books that have baseball at their core is Driving Mr. Yogi by Harvey Araton, a sportswriter whose idea for the book originated from an interview he did with Yogi Berra and Ron Guidry, Yankee greats from different generations who became best friends. This book will delight baseball cognoscenti, but it’s more about the people than the game, providing an intimate look into the

The other four books that Haire picked for her mustreads are Wild, a memoir

by Cheryl Strayed, a mother coming to terms with a divorce; The Cove, Ron Rash’s latest book set in North Carolina; When I Was a Child I Read Books, a beautifully written book of essays

by Marilynne Robinson; and Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward, a book about dogs abandoned in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the families who raised them.

Richard Spiers, a recent transplant to the Spartanburg area, sings the praises of another memoir, Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: The Battle for the Soul of American Business. Bob Lutz, the author, was vice chairman of General Motors from 2001 – 2010 and had worked for Ford, Chrysler and BMW. “His inciteful accounts of the inner workings of an iconic American corporation were utterly fascinating and enjoy-

able to me,” Spiers says of the account that spans the era of bailouts and near-failure of the American auto industry.

Though Spiers feels the story

is universal enough to appeal to all kinds of readers, he was particularly interested in the events because he witnessed them firsthand while living in Michigan.

For those who just want to browse the latest books to see what looks interesting, Sonja Pruitt at Barnes & Noble directs readers to the shelves at the front of the store that are stocked with current best-sellers – hardback fiction, hardback non-fiction and paperbacks – as the “main stop.” Barnes & Noble even has a “beach read” table for those who are looking for something suitable for sand and sun.

“We also have a whole section on The Hunger Games,” Pruitt says of the young adult fiction that has fast become “adult” fare. “We can’t keep that section stocked. They’re really selling, especially after

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fraternity that is made up of professional baseball players.

all the buzz created by the movie tie-in.”

There’s even something for those readers who savor a soupcon of controversy.

Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James, a 2011 Best Romance finalist and Book One of the Fifty Shades trilogy, has thrust erotic romance into the forefront. James, the London television executive and wife and mother of two, has received a boatload of attention for what’s been dubbed “mommy porn.”

The fact that bidding for the movie rights to this book resembled sharks at a feeding frenzy has only heightened the interest in her deliciously steamy novels.

And just in time, all the old favorite authors have released new books – Mary Higgins Clark’s The Lost Years, James Patterson’s The Guilty Wives, Danielle Steele’s Betrayal, Alexander McCall Smith’s The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection and Christopher Moore’s Sacre Bleu – all on the best-selling fiction shelf.

It might be time for you to head to the nearest bookstore or local library to stock up on your own personal cure for the summer doldrums.

Ed Y. Hall

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Retired from U. S. Army and South Carolina State Guard Served from 1960 – 1980 and 1984 – 2005 Graduated from the cadet corps at Texas A & M M. Ed. & Ed. S. degrees from Converse College

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By Jan Scalisi

Jonathan A. Niles Sergeant

U.S. Army Serving 2007 – Present

Since November 2011, an average of 3,000 veterans return to South Carolina every month.

Many of the returning veterans have difficulty finding affordable housing. Now there’s a program in Spartanburg to help them pursue the American dream of home ownership through a unique rent-to-own program.

Eco International Group provides an opportunity for veterans to buy a home if they choose. The Great Green Neighbors Program is a novel approach to refurbishing housing to green standards and providing a path to home ownership to low income tenants, returning veterans, and other displaced workers.

Tenants accepted into the program learn to green their future homes, save for a nominal down payment through a dedicated savings account, and are educated in household budgeting, credit management, home maintenance, gardening/ landscaping, and energy management.

After two years in the rent-to-own program, the Housing Authority will match a portion of the down payment from the tenant, and financial institutions have agreed to offer lowrate mortgages.

“The primary purpose of the program is to create neighborhoods of great green citizens

who live in supportive communities,” says Nancy Riehle of Eco International Group, who is delighted to offer an environmentally sensitive path to the stability of owning a home, as well as significant energy savings for the home owner going forward.

The Great Green Neighbors Program responds as well to the desire of many vets to live together after they return from deployment.

“The vets like to stay together after they return,” says Nancy. “I thought the opportunity to decompress from deployment and live with other vets would be a wonderful transition into civilian life.”

The experience in greening a home provides experience for possible job openings as well. Nancy’s expertise in energy conservation and green building helped her make the connection between the need for qualified employees for green jobs and the plight of returning vets.

“All buildings in the state of South Carolina over 10,000 square feet must be LEED - certified,” Nancy says. “There’s a need for those construction jobs. And there are a number of environmental companies that are growing in the Upstate.”

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HO Visit our military “LOVE BOX” section at Plaza On Main and show your support by sending a “LOVE BOX” to a local service man or woman.

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THE of June During EtheOF months FR M & July show your support for our local troops by filling a supply box, sending a letter of encouragement , or donating funds for supplies to be sent to our local service men and women.

Pick up your box and a list of favorite items or fill your box with items provided.

Boxes, mailing donations, and sponsorships of local service men and women are appreciated, and will go to the local chapter of the BLUE STAR MOTHERS for package distribution.

Get more information online at: www.plazaonmain.com or call 864-278-8088 174 E.Main St -Downtown Spartanburg Shipping Hours 10-6 M-F and 10-4 on Sat.

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BLUE STAR Mothers

Heroes TO A HERO

SPARTANBURG CHAPTER OF THE BLUE STAR MOTHERS INC.

By Joy Mabry

In January 1942, Capt. George Maines ran an article in a Flint, Michigan newspaper requesting information about children serving in the armed forces. More than one thousand mothers responded to the article, and by March 8, 1942, over six hundred mothers joined together to create Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The Blue Star Mothers’ name originated from a Service Flag designed and patented by World War I Army Capt. Robert Queissner. The Service Flag had a star for each family member in the military. A Blue Star represented living servicemen and a Gold Star represented those who had lost their lives. Today, there are over five thousand members and two hundred twenty five chapters of Blue Star Mothers of America.

PFC CHRISTOPHER BAUMGARDNER, US ARMY RESERVES, 323RD COMBAT ENGINEERS AND HIS UNIT GETTING BOXES SENT WITH CANDY NEAR HALLOWEEN IN AFGHANISTAN.

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Blue Star Mothers is made up of many local chapters that provide emotional support to other members, volunteer in VA hospitals, supply troops with food and clothing, attend and represent our armed forces at events, as well as, individual projects within their community. These ladies, like their sons and daughters, seek, respond, represent, and serve their communities and our country.

Spartanburg’s local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. has been chartered since August 26th, 2003. The members attend Yellow Ribbon Events for our communities recently deployed and returning military men and women. An annual event held by these Mothers is the Holiday Card signings at the mall. After they have been signed, these holiday cards are packed in Christmas boxes for delivery to our troops. They represent all branches of the military at the annual Spring Fling in Spartanburg, serve lunch to the vets at our Veterans Clinic in Boiling Springs, SC, and participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade. They also attend funerals to support families of our local fallen heroes, and present Gold Stars to the Mothers who have lost a child defending our freedom. The members honor our veterans by placing flags on the graves of our veterans, as well as, attending the Memorial Day service at Duncan Park. The local Blue Star Mothers spend hours every other month packing and sending supply boxes prepared from donations made by civic and community organizations, generous and concerned citizens, schools and churches.

While attending one of the Blue Star Mother’s monthly meetings, I was immediately captivated by the love and

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support these women have for each other and our country.

Heart-warming stories from sons and daughters serving all over the world were shared, a recent recruit from our community that did not have a family was adopted into their group, a future daughter-in-law of one of the Mother’s attended the group for support, and cards were passed around to be signed for various service men, women and their families. Plans for the next mailings and box shipments were discussed, poems and letters were read from men and women in the field, and every Mother informed the others of the status of their military hero. Folks, this is where it hits home!

I could fill the pages of this publication with stories presented by these fabulous ladies, but never bring justice to of the love, anxiety, compassion, work, and pride these ladies express daily for each other, their sons and daughters, and our community. I want to share one story shared by one of the Mother’s about her son in Iraq. She told the group that she received a call from her son a while back, and he was crying so hard she could hardly hear what he was saying. Her heart naturally sank to the floor with fear that her son had been injured. When he finally composed himself enough to speak clearly, she realized that he was well and just had to tell her about what had happen that day while on duty. Her son was standing guard with an Iraqi serviceman, when he asked her son if he would cover for him long enough to leave his post and go to vote.

Neither this young man nor anyone else in his county had ever had the opportunity to vote in a free election. After a short time this Mother’s son saw the Iraqi serviceman in the distance crying uncontrollably. He was slumped over and hardly able to walk. Fearing that he had been the victim of an attack, this Mother’s son rushed to him, only to find the young Iraqi serviceman falling to the ground, kissing his feet, and thanking him for being there to help in the fight for their political freedom. At this point, this young hero from Spartanburg realized exactly why he was there and why he loved his country so much. If only our own citizens had this enthusiasm for their right to vote! I guess this event escaped the local or national news!

Our local chapter of Blue Star Mothers would like to welcome all families who have sons and daughters deployed to please contact them so they can add their addresses to their mailing list. They would also like to offer support for those mothers who have sons and daughters in active duty, as well as all deployed Military from our community that do not have families for support. Their main objective is to honor all military men and women serving our country by supporting them and their families. If you have a son or daughter serving and would like to be a part of this group please contact

WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE AND SALUTE OUR FALLEN HEROES FROM THE COMMUNITY. IF YOU HAVE A SON OR DAUGHTER FROM OUR AREA THAT WAS NOT RECOGNIZED, WE WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE THEM IN FUTURE EVENTS AND PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE LET CONNIE KNOW IF YOU HAVE A FALLEN HERO FROM OUR AREA.

Connie Tomes at 864-680-5879 or the Blue Star Mothers at spartanburgbluestarmothers@yahoo.com. If you do not have a son or daughter in the military but would like to take part in supporting our deployed military, our community and the country, please contact Connie to find out how you can help. Individuals or groups can become associate members, host events, donate items for supply boxes, sponsor a young man or woman in service, visit the Veterans hospital, or just send a card. Don’t miss the opportunity to show our military at home and abroad just how important their sacrifice is to us!

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Shops and Restaurants line both sides of the street. Stroll through historic downtown, then visit Cowpens Veterans Park or catch one of the special events offered throughout the year, including Art and Antiques, Mighty Moo, Shagging in the Park, Holiday Open House, Movies, and more.

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The Battle of the Cowpens

By Kevin Senter

Kevin Senter in Saudi Arabia 1990.

Battle Field Walking Trail The battle of Cowpens is said to have been fueled by the massacre by Tarleton at Waxsaw where he and his men slaughtered remnants of the Continental Army.

Tarleton was able to retreat and report his loss to the less superior army to Lord Charles Cornwallis, the British commanding General. The southern losses by the British led to Cornwallis rushing his army north of the Dan River in chase of General Nathaniel Greene.

Cornwallis’ substitute surrendered to General George Washington on October 19, 1781. Cornwallis claimed to be too sick to surrender in person. Rumors claim General Morgan was at the historic surrendering.

In 1881 (on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the Cowpens battle), a statue of Daniel Morgan was placed in the central town square of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The square (Morgan Square) and statue remain today. In 1950, an attempt to move his remains from Winchester, Virginia to Cowpens, South Carolina but was blocked by the Fredrick-Winchester historical Society.

Although the movie The Patriot was filmed mostly in Rock Hill, South Carolina it is based on the events at Waxsaw and Cowpens and the character Colonel Benjamin Martin is in part based on General Morgan.

At the intersection of highway 110 and 11 lies the Cowpens National Battlefield. It is opened daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00PM with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. The automobile loop and picnic area close at 4:30pm.

There is a trailhead parking area on the eastern boundary (head east on SC RTE 11) that is open from dusk to dawn for pedestrians and bicycles.

Each year, the weekend closest to the battle’s anniversary, January 17th, the park celebrates the victory

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Kevin joined the army in 1990 and completed his Basic Training at Fort Benning Georgia as an Infantryman. He was deployed to Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kuwait and three combat tours for the current war in Iraq. Kevin retired March 31, 2011 after 21 years with the rank SSG. He lives in Rutherfordton, NC and owns It’s a Work of Art! in Cowpens.

with a living history encampment and life firing demonstrations. The next celebration will be 18-19 January 2013. On July 7, 2012 there will be fireworks and other activities in celebration of our Nation’s independence. All programs are free and the public is encouraged to participate.

Two battleships were named for the Battle of Cowpens, a CVL-25, a World War 2 light aircraft carrier which was the first to arrive and attack Japanese soil. Every June, the city of Cowpens celebrates this ship with the Might Moo Festival. The second ship, which is still in service and has seen action in recent wars is the CG-63, a guided missile carrier.

While you’re in the area, take a trip to the small town of Cowpens itself, just 10 miles from the battlefield. Check out the murals on several building walls depicting the battle between the Continentals and the Redcoats. There are several antique and art shops on Main Street, a French cafe, the Old Salem Church, The Wilkins House for weddings, receptions and meetings; the Cowpens Veteran’s Memorial and a railroad depot built in 1896.

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CW3 Michael Roberts 1/151 AVN and CPT Michelle Roberts of 4-118th IN BN (L) take a picture for their parents at Camp Buerhing, Kuwait. CW3 Roberts is a Pilot in Command of an Apache Longbow helicopter and was stationed at Camp Taji, Iraq until December 2011. He is currently serving as Army Airspace Management Officer at the Combined Air and Space Operations Center in Qatar. CPT Roberts completed two deployments to Afghanistan. She is currently serving in Kuwait.

Both are members of the South Carolina Army National Guard. For a brief period they were both stationed at Camp Buerhing, Kuwait. It was a good chance to catch up after a long separation due to the deployments. They are the children of Brenda and Mark Roberts of Woodruff.

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by Hervery Young Making music is becoming a family pastime for tens of thousands of families. Moms and dads are singing in the car and dancing in the living room, setting the model for their little ones that music can actually be made, not just consumed from the media. Other caregivers like grandparents, nannies and preschool teachers are joining in on the fun.

Babies, toddlers and preschoolers are simply delighted with all this activity. They enjoy observing, listening and then informally playing with the musical expressions. They are simultaneously developing basic music competence because All Children Are Musical.

In October 2010, The Music in Me, LLC, a licensed Music Together center, opened in Upstate South Carolina.

Jason S. Gutierrezja

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Bringing Music to Early Childhood Development in the Upstate

Staff Sergeant

U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Serving 2005 – Present Satellite Communications Currently Residing in Fayetteville, NC with his wife Mallory and two children Gage (3) and Gabriella (1).

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the adults who love them.

The program is a research based developmental curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided the right environment to nurture such learning. The Music in Me provides that environment through the UpStudies have shown that children from state. birth to approximately age six do not “At The Music in Me, the classes express music like adults. Most parents involve both children and their seem to understand that there are benefits parents/caregivers engaged in singing, and importance to exposing young child dancing, chanting and instrument play to music early in life – some play music or that is developmentally appropriate sing to the child prior to birth, sing lullabies for young children.” according to to calm them, and surround them with Kia. “The classroom experience is music. Just as all children are born with the encouraged to continue at home and potential to learn to speak and understand made easier by each family receiving a their native language, all children are born Songbook and 2 CDs of the music with with the potential to learn to perform and their registration.” understand music. The Music in Me, LLC offers the Music Together program across The typical class meets for 45 minutes, once the Upstate of South Carolina to help a week for 10 weeks during the Fall, Winter families nurture the inner musicians in their and Spring semesters. The class meets for only 6 weeks, a mini-mester, during the babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Summer.

With the birth of her son, Kia Cheeks-Young sought out “Mommy & Me” type activities Parent participation is very important to the for her and her newborn. She learned about musical development of the child because the music classes being offered at a church in parent is modeling for the child. A study by Pennsylvania. Because the entire family Brian Kelley and Linda Sutton-Smith of the loved music, she signed up for the classes. University of Pennsylvania demonstrated The classes were from the Music Together® that a child being raised in a home with program.With a background in counseling, parents with an interest in music shows Kia was intrigued about the developmental music behaviors which are considerably benefits of this program and began to look more developed than those of a child living more into it. After attending the second with parents who have little or no interest semester of classes, she decided that she in music. The child does not learn because wanted to be a part of such a fun and posi- the parents are somehow musically talented, tive program and share Music Together with she learns because the parent is musically families throughout Upstate South Carolina. engaged. A music-making parent, whether

musically competent or not, will give a child the disposition to make music herself. It is the aim of The Music in Me to support and give parents the tools to support the natural music ability in their child.

The Music in Me, LLC has partnered with a number of groups to help make the Music Together program available to everyone.

A significant and fitting program is Our Military Kids. Our Military Kids provides grants (up to $500) to the children of National Guard and Reserve personnel currently deployed overseas and of wounded veterans of all branches of the military so that they can participate in programs like Music Together.

The Music in Me, LLC offers the Music Together program for children ages newborn to 5 years old and their parents. The Music in Me offers family classes in Greenville (at the School of Carolina Ballet Theatre), Spartanburg (at Ballet Spartanburg, Chapman Cultural Center) and Clinton (at the Clinton YMCA).

The Music in Me also offers the Music Together Preschool® program at local preschools in Greenville. They hope to identify preschools in Spartanburg and Clinton to expand the Preschool program offering across the Upstate. The Preschool program model achieves the goal of helping children develop basic music competence and it supports other development such as language, cognitive, emotional, social and physical skills. Each week a trained Music Together specialist leads songs, dances and instrumental activities with the teachers and children. The Preschool receives Music Together materials for every classroom to allow the teachers to build on the activities introduced during the music class throughout their other lesson plans and activities.

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By Lynn Garrick Family Law and Probate Attorney with Collins Law Firm P.C. Deployed military parents, or those facing imminent deployment, face a very real possibility that they will lose custody of their children to the other parent because of their deployment. As the power to regulate domestic issues is traditionally reserved to the individual state governments, each state is left to discover how best to protect both the rights of the military parent and the best interest of the child. In 2009, South Carolina enacted the Military Parent Equal Protection Act, which provides significant protections for military parents who are deployed or called to active duty. This article briefly explains some of the major provisions and protections of the law.

Custody If the military parent is also the custodial parent, he or she has the option to place his or her children in the care of grandparents, other relatives, or close friends. However, prior to, or even during the custodial parent’s absence, the noncustodial parent can petition the court for temporary custody of the children. If the other parent choses to pursue custody, he or she will likely prevail in court. He or she will then receive a temporary order granting him or her custody. This order is only in effect during the custodial parent’s deployment. When the custodial parent is home on leave, it is as though the original order is in effect and he or she regains custody of the children. When his or her leave is over, the children must be returned to the noncustodial parent. Upon the military parent’s return from deployment, the original order is automatically reinstated and the temporary order is terminated.

No permanent orders may be issued during a military parent’s deployment. If modification proceedings are already pending when the military parent is deployed, those proceedings are put on hold until the military parent returns. After the military parent returns, permanent modification proceedings may be recommenced. As for using a parent’s deployment as a factor in modifying child custody, South Carolina has explicitly stated that military deployments cannot be used as the sole factor in justifying a change in custody. However, if other factors apart from the deployment support a change in custody, deployments can be included as a factor.

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How Military Deployments Affect the Battle for Child Custody?

Ideally, courts would prefer that parents deal with their disagreements outside of court if possible. In order to encourage agreements between parents, the Act provides protection for the military parent where the parties modify their existing order by agreement outside of court. If the parents modify an existing order by agreement, the noncustodial parent may not assert the change in custody as a substantial change in circumstances after the custodial parent returns. This appears to provide greater protection to the parent that can reach an agreement with the noncustodial parent by barring the noncustodial parents ability to use the deployment even as one of several factors in a request to modify custody.

James B. Whitten Enlisted Army Colonel Army Air Corp.

NASA Assistant Director of Space Flight Served from 1939, WWII –

Enlisted in the Army in 1939.

On his 21st birthday, he was discharged from the Army and was immediately commissioned to the Army Air Corps as a lieutenant. For most of WWII, he served as a flight instructor for the B-25 bomber.

He remained active reserve until retirement as full colonel, but continued to fly as a research pilot for the NACA. When NACA converted to NASA, he became the assistant director of space flight dynamics and control at NASA Langley air force base.

When it is the noncustodial parent, rather than the custodial parent, that is deployed, the situation is much less complicated. In this case, the only requirement the Act imposes on the custodial parent is that the custodial parent make the children available for visitation during the noncustodial parent’s times of leave, if the original order provided for visitation.

Child support Child support, like child custody, is also up for temporary modification when a military parent is deployed. When a military parent is deployed, either parent may petition for temporary modification of child support. These modifications, like temporary custody modifications, are only effective during actual periods of deployment. Upon the military parent’s return, the support terms of the original order are reinstated. Any income earned during the military parent’s deployment or active service may not be included to determine that parent’s earning capacity when he or she is not deployed or on active duty. The law makes a distinction between income earned while deployed versus the military parent’s ordinary income.

The South Carolina Military Parent Equal Protection Act is designed to protect the military parent from unfair treatment as a result of his or her service. Military parents face tremendous challenges both at work and at home. This law helps ease the military parent’s concerns when their duty to their country and their duty to their kids conflict.

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Weight loss two options that can save your life

By J. Paul Ross, III, M.D. Spartanburg Regional Weight Loss Services Eating and smoking share a major negative—obesity is running neck and neck with lung cancer as a major cause of death. It’s no wonder; about 67 percent of the American population is overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you have weight issues which may need medical intervention, there are both surgical and medical weight loss options.

However, you should consider your personal weight-related issues. Are you at high risk for obesity-related medical conditions?

The first step is a consultation with an experienced weight-loss physician to determine which option will best address your risks and goals.

Do you have: • A BMI (body mass

index) greater than 30 • Pre-diabetes or diabetes • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Heartburn • Sleep apnea • Arthritis • Infertility

Medical Weight Loss Medical weight loss (non-surgical) programs should involve behavior modification through support groups led by licensed counselors, a healthy eating plan, regular exercise, vitamins and supplements, and possibly medication, customized for your needs.

Surgical Weight Loss During gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y procedure), the surgeon staples the smaller, upper part of the stomach, separating it from the rest of the stomach. The amount of food that can be eaten is reduced. The small intestine is rerouted and connected to the smaller stomach pouch. A higher total of average weight loss is reported than from adjustable gastric banding or sleeve gastrectomy. Gastric bypass is considered the “gold standard” procedure for surgical weight loss. On average, patients lose 60 percent of their excess weight in the first six months.

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The less invasive sleeve gastrectomy removes the left side of the stomach, leaving it roughly the size and shape of a small banana.

There is no reconnecting or rerouting of intestines. This procedure has a higher total of average weight loss reported than from adjustable gastric banding.

Most people who have gastric sleeve surgery lose 60 to 65 percent of their excess body weight over the first year after surgery.

Another less invasive procedure is LapBandÂŽ, where the surgeon places an adjustable, silicone band around the top of the stomach; this, too, creates a very small stomach pouch. The advantages are no reconnecting or rerouting of intestines. Gastric banding is adjustable, reversible if necessary, and has a lower operative risk than gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.

Finally, revisional surgery is for patients who have had previous weight loss surgeries that need attention and can oftentimes be

done laparoscopically and with Chris Sanders, who had minimal complications. Choose a surgeon who is experienced in re- gastric bypass surgery in vising previous weight loss sur- 2007, performed by Paul geries, such as the older vertical Ross, M.D. at Spartanbanded gastroplasty (VBG), priburg Regional Weight or gastric bypass or gastric band.

Loss Services. He lost However, all of these procedures require constant awareness and a lifetime effort from the patient.

180 pounds

Whether you are considering medical or surgical weight loss treatment, it is vitally important to choose a program that is accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). Spartanburg Regional Weight Loss Services has two accredited bariatric physicians that have completed over 1,500 bariatric surgeries, combined, during their careers.

To gain more information about Spartanburg Regional Weight Loss Services, please visit spartanburgweightloss.com or call 864-560-7070.

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Health & Wellness

By Dr. Jerome Aya-ay, MD

Dr. Aya-Ay was raised in rural West Virginia and graduated from Marshall University School of Medicine. He was awarded the Spartanburg Regional Family Medicine Resident of the Year. His special interests include preventative care and life-style medicine. In addition to seeing patients at Palmetto Proactive, Dr. Ayaay continues to work at Piedmont West Urgent Care in York, SC.

Palmetto Proactive Healthcare was born from the frustration of our current medical system that involves more and more paperwork and less direct patient care.

During our training, we quickly learned that a majority of this “busy” work was generated directly or indirectly from health insurance companies. In addition to the paperwork necessary to get reimbursed, they rejected our prescriptions and / or orders only to tell us we needed “prior authorizations” or prove “medical necessity” after days or maybe weeks of generating a treatment plan for our patient.

Ronald P. Januchowski Colonel

U.S. Army Serving 1983 – Present Womack Army Medical Center, Ft.Bragg, NC - Graduated in 1998

Dr. Januchowski served in Kosovo in support of Task Force Falcon from 1999-2000 and in FT Jackson, SC from 2003-2005 and in 2008 at FT Bliss, TX in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He operated as the Commander of the 7225th Medical Support Unit from 2009-2012 and currently lives in Boiling Springs with his wife and 2 children. He also serves as the Assoc Dean for Clinical Affairs and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine for Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine.

We wanted a better way.

In November 2010 we opened Palmetto Proactive Healthcare believing that healthcare is a relationship between the patient and physician. We do not contract or file with insurance companies; as a result, we are able to decrease our overhead costs and pass these savings to our patients by way of significantly lower costs. We offer comprehensive care at rates at least 50-70% less than the traditional medical system.

We want what is best for our patients.

Our training at Spartanburg Regional and Board Certification in Family Medicine, has prepared us to offer a wide range of services in the office that include management of adult wellness (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, etc), pediatric care (over the age of 1), DOT and school physicals, and treatment of the urgent care needs of our patients (walk-in sprains, fractures, cough/colds, rashes, etc). We have added limited appointment times with Dr. Christina Bertolami, DO, for specific female care and osteopathic manipulative medicine. For the convenience of our patients, we have digital x-rays in the office as well as lab services which costs a fraction of many lab facility charges.

Dr. McCarthy was raised in North Florida and graduated from the University Of South Florida College Of Medicine. He was the Chief Resident at Spartanburg Regional. He has an interest in preventative care and wilderness medicine. Dr. McCarthy also works in the emergency room in Greenville Hospital Systems.

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We want our patients to get well, stay well and live proactive.

Palmetto Proactive Healthcare has been open for almost a year and a half. We have cared for the uninsured and the insured. Students, waitresses, electricians, lawyers, nurses and doctors have walked through our doors and received care. We do not claim to be the solution for healthcare, but we hope that we are filling a need in our community by being proactive in the way we practice medicine.

Palmetto Proactive Healthcare 1703 John B. White Sr Blvd, Unit A

Spartanburg, SC 29301

864.641.7229

www.palmettoproactive.com

/palmettoproactive info@palmettoproactive.com

Nguyen N. Giep, M.D. • Bang N. Giep, M.D. • Hoang N. Giep, M.D. • Ashley R. Fowler, M.D. Joel J. Snipe, M.D. • Mary E. Haddad, M.D. • Emily Turney, M.D. • Kathryn Massengill, PA-C

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Spartanburg & Pelham OB-GYN

Your health

is what we care for most

It is important to schedule routine screenings to ensure your quality of life Routine Physical Exams Bone Density Screenings In Office Labs

Introducing Dr. Emily Turney

from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine Appointments are available for August 2012

In Office Mammograms

For an appointment with one of our experienced physicians, please call 864.208.2345 250 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303 T 864.208.2345 F 864.208.2366 www.spartanburgob.com

2755 South Highway 14, Suite 2250, Greer, South Carolina 29650 T 864.208.2360 F 864.849.0059

June Every Thursday “Music on Main - A different band performs each week. The weekly music series is a free event. Food and Beverages are available for purchase. MOM is a Smoke-Free Event. No pets allowed.

June 7th: South 85, Country June 14th: JUNO, 50’s- 90’s Rock June 21st: Benton Blount, Country Crunk Rock June 28th: Lionz of Zion, New Groove/Funk Saturday, June 09, 2012 “Creative Taste of Spartanburg- Enjoy great food from some of Spartanburg’s finest restaurants, a wine tasting, live entertainment, and the kid’s “Lemonade Stand,” where they create their own chef hats, decorate cookies, and make edible necklaces.

Saturday, June 09, 2012 “Art-N-Autos at The Art Lounge 10 am to 5 pm.Local art market featuring painters, photographers, pottery, woodworks, henna, and more will fill the parking lot of The Art Lounge. The side street will be lined with classic cars from all decades. Music, beer tent, snowcones, hotdogs and fun will be waiting on you for this 1st art and auto show.

Saturday, June 09, 2012 “Free Entrance Day at Cowpens National Battlefield, Chesnee, SC-8 am.

Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

June 13-16 2012 “Mighty Moo Fesitival-Cowpens, SC-This festival is a four-day event that boasts street dances, a golf tournament, beauty pageant, a baseball game, an arts and crafts sale, and a parade. The festival is a time for the townspeople to celebrate their history and to honor the veterans and crewmen of the USS Cowpens CVL 25 and the USS Cowpens CG63.

Friday, June 15, 2012 “FREE Child Safety Fair at Vic Bailey Mazda Subaru, Spartanburg, SC Our team and specialized equipment will be at Vic Bailey Mazda Subaru on Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th!! We offer FREE FBI quality fingerprinting and photographs; we also invite

Calendar of Events

July

local organizations such as local fire departments, police department, karate and gymnastics teams, and many others!There will be plenty of games, food, and fun for the entire family!

1:00p to 5:00p

Entire Month of July “Military Appreciation Month @ Hollywild-, all current or former members of the military showing military ID receive free admission for the month. Hours: weekdays – 9 am- 4 pm weekends 10 am-5 pm.

Saturday, June 16, 2012 “Movies in the Park-a free showing of The Smurfs Movie at Barnet Park. The movie will start at sundown (approximately 8pm) with free popcorn and soda’s while supplies last.

Entire Month of July “The Spartanburg Youth Theatre will offer a summer full of fun with theatre camps for youth in grades 4K-12th. Our week long summer camps will focus on many and varied aspects of the theatre. Camps will begin the first week of June and run through the second week of August. All camps meet in the Youth Theatre classroom or the Black Box theatre in the Chapman Cultural Center.

Sunday, June 17, 2012 “Father’s Day @ Hollywild-Dad’s get in free with paid student/ child admission. 10 am-5 pm Friday, June 22, 2012 “Music on Mill-Inman SC-Grand Strand performs Beach music on Mill St. Bring your lawn chairs.. Food vendors will be at the event. 6p-9p.

Saturday, June 23, 2012 “Lady Antebellum & Darius Rucker performing at the Bi-Lo Center, Greenville, SC 7 pm Saturday, June 23, 2012 “Spartanburg Methodist College- Cancer as a Turning Point: From Surviving to Thriving. This free conference is designed to educate, inspire, connect and celebrate those touched by cancer or any life-altering illness. The conference will include nationally recognized physicians, authors and speakers.

Some of the topics to be discussed are: How diet and nutrition can help control cancer, the healing power of the arts and a guided imagery workshop. 8 am-5 pm Tuesday, June 26, 2012 “An Evening with Marvin Hamlisch A Benefit Show for The Spartanburg Little Theatre-Marvin Hamlisch, one of the world’s greatest living composers, will perform at Spartanburg’s Chapman Cultural Center as a benefit for The Spartanburg Little Theatre. Tickets are $40 ($30 for Little Theatre season members), and a complete sellout of the 500 seats is expected. The show will start at 8 p.m. in the David Reid Theatre.

Every Thursday “Music on Main - A different band performs each week. The weekly music series is a free event. Food and Beverages are available for purchase. MOM is a Smoke-Free Event. No pets allowed.

June 7th: South 85, Country June 14th: JUNO, 50’s- 90’s Rock June 21st: Benton Blount, Country Crunk Rock June 28th: Lionz of Zion, New Groove/Funk Wednesday, July 04, 2012 “Red White, & Boom -Spartanburg’s Independence Day celebration at Barnet Park. Enjoy music, food, and of course, a fabulous FIREWORKS SHOW!!! Celebration will begin at 6pm with the fireworks at 9:45pm. Bring your blanket or lounge chair. Food and drinks for sale inside the park. $5 general admission.

Saturday, July 07, 2012 “Cowpens Battleground Family Fun Celebration Evening Chesnee Library. Join us at Cowpens Battleground for a “”Family Fun Celebration Evening”” with books, music and games.”” 5-7 pm Tuesday, July 10, 2012 “The first-ever Motor Maids on Main to be held at 7:00PM in down-

town Chesnee to help kick off events leading up to the 8th Annual Antique Bikes on Main. The Motor Maids will make a short tour of downtown Spartanburg before riding together to meet Chesnee Mayor Max Cash at the intersectioin of Interstate 85 and SC 221. On his motorcycle, Mayor Cash will ecsort the Motor Maids into Chesnee. Come out and meet the Motor Maids.

Thursday, July 12, 2012 “Downtown Gaffney, Gaffney, SC- The South Carolina Peach FestivalPeach dessert contest and Kickoff Event, car show, great music, arts and crafts, Parade, 5k, 10k Road Race, Peach Jam, Mud Bog and dog show with something for the young and young at heart. Great food, entertainment, and friendship.

Spend July 12th - 14th and again on the 21st with us.

Saturday, July 21, 2012 “Movies in the Park at Barnet Park, Spartanburg, SC. Movies in the Park continues its 2012 season with a free showing of Puss in Boots. The movie will start at sundown (approximately 8pm) with free popcorn and soda’s while supplies last. 8:00p Thursday, July 26, 2012 “Whole Hog Cookbook with Author Libbie Summers-Headquarters Library If you like pigs, food, cooking or just good “”pig tales,”” this is the program for you. Most of her recipes have a down-home accent, but many reflect international influences. Attendees will be treated to a few of her recommended culinary treats. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, July 29, 2012 Antique Bikes on Main -Chesnee, SC main street literally fills with vintage bikes of all makes and models. It doesn’t matter if it is a perfect restoration or a flogged, worn out “great old bike” that needs everything.

Gasoline Alley hosts all varieties of race bikes on Sunday. Free for attendees and participants. Just bring it out, park it and have a great time.

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Time to talk?

While you’ve been taking care of everyone else, who’s been taking care of you?

Maybe you’ve noticed your body doing things it hasn’t done before. Maybe you’ve thought about getting it checked out but just haven’t gotten around to it. Maybe you just want some answers and advice on how to take better care of yourself.

We’re here to help. Our practice is staffed with board-certified OB/GYN physicians who are experienced in all areas of care, from performing robot-assisted procedures to balancing your changing hormones. Osteoporosis is a valid concern for women that can be prevented and managed with counseling from a trusted gynecologist.

If you’ve been meaning to take better care of yourself, please call to talk to us today.

Our Doctors Kelly Bridges, M.D. • Levon Eastin, M.D. April Johnson, M.D. • Carol Ketchen, M.D. John Nichols, M.D. • Gordon Sherard, M.D. Aaron Toler, M.D. • Kim Toler, M.D. Larry White, M.D.

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