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I can’t believe it’s back to school time again! We are not finished reading our “summer reads” and flip-flopping around Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head. Aug/Sept. is the time of year that is a blessing and a curse for stay at home parents and teachers; and a time of year that brings anticipation and anxiety for students. As students, teachers, and parents prepare for new faces, new schools, new friends, new fashions and accessories, they are often faced with a new set of challenges. Who is going to take “Cindy”, “Johnny” and the baby to school and/or daycare, which school systems are better, or should we consider private school, what kind of after-school programs are safe and educational, who is going to take care of Fido, where are we going to get the money for clothes and school supplies..and the list goes on!

In the Aug/Sept edition, we asked some of our local retailers, doctors, farmers, restaurants, schools, and children’s directors for some ideas and suggestions on how to approach the tasks facing most parents and teachers. In this issue you will find the latest in fashions and accessories at the best prices, top-rated schools and children’s programs, fresh foods straight from the farm, and entertainment at its best. Who says Spartanburg doesn’t have everything?

During this stressful time don’t forget to make time for family, even our 4 legged family members, and friends. We have included many family-friendly adventures, daily and nightly activities, as well as shows, arts, and entertainment for date night or a night out with friends. Mark your calendar and take advantage of all that Spartanburg and our surrounding counties have to offer. Our best times in life are our memories created with family and friends.

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Here We Are It’s a Great Place to Live, if You Know Your Way Around

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So here we are, real close to the South Carolina/North Carolina state line. On a clear day (and we are thankful to have lots of clear days), we can look northward toward Asheville and see the Blue Ridge Mountains and all that stands between them and us are acres and acres of peach trees. We are full swing into peach season now, and for some of us, the wait is over for what I believe to be the better freestone peaches. They just taste better and the pit comes out easily, but they don’t usually come in until later in the season. I just wait for my peaches, thank you very much, just like I wait for new crop boiled peanuts and mountain corn.

ward and one step back. We make progress and things do change, but the movers and shakers want more and they want it sparkling, sanitized, and upscale. Like I said, we hate to say it and we try so very hard not to say it and we chastise each other for saying it, but some of us want what Greenville has. I say, let’s just not say the G word anymore.

Here we are, and most of us like it here. We have the busy Westside with a mall and all the shopping you could ever need (want is a whole different matter). We have the east side, with its nicer homes and bluer blood. Here we are at the cross roads of I-85 and I-26, and we can get to wherever we need to go and welcome those who come to visit. We work at embracing our true selves and welcoming those who want to join our ranks. Adding outside influences on a solid foundation is sort of like topping homemade peach cobbler with sea salt caramel gelato. Usually, it’s all good, if we just let it.

Here we are, and it’s a good thing.

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Here we are in the Upstate of South Carolina. Some folks want to say the Upcountry, I guess because there is a Lowcountry in South Carolina, but those folks aren’t really from here.

Here we are with Greenville to the west, Gaffney to the east, Tryon, NC, to the north, and Laurens to the south. Latitude 34.93°N; Longitude 81.92°W. In the foothills. Sure, if you go far enough, you run into Charlotte or Columbia or Asheville or Atlanta, but if you’re going to travel that far, you might as well go to points unknown and make it worth your while.

Sometimes, we’re called the Hub City because at some point in our history a lot of trains came through here as a central destination. That’s a pretty cool name, and it appeals to the young people, which is very good because we need to attract and keep young people to our community. My kids were born and reared here, but they left for brighter lights and distant shores. Spartanburg has history, which is great, but sometimes that seems to translate into being old fashion or just plain old. Balance, got to have balance.

We aren’t Greenville, and some of us need to get over that, too. People don’t flock to our downtown to casually cruise the streets for restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries after dark. Cool stores and trending nightspots come and go, and occasionally some of them stick around long enough that we begin to trust them. We have some really nice restaurants like Cribbs, Zarza, and Monsoon Noodle House. But we need more… at least we think we need more. Maybe what we really need are more restaurants like The Beacon, Sugar and Spice, Ikes and The Nu-Way. Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but many of us actually like our foods deepfried and piled high. These places always have customers aplenty. We talk about downtown an awful lot, like it’s some sort of problem child who always takes two steps for-

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The corner of Liberty and Main streets in Spartanburg serves as the epicenter of an explosion of entertainment opportunities.

The Chapman Cultural Center sits on East St. John Street, just a couple of blocks north on Liberty, Morgan Square a short walk west on Main. Throw in Converse College’s Twichell Auditorium, a few blocks down East Main, and The Showroom at Hub-Bub on Daniel Morgan just off West Main, and you have enough venues to fill an entertainment calendar with a wide range of attractive opportunities.

Add to those venues the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium and Wofford College further down North Church Street, and it’s easy to see that anyone who professes not to be able to find something fun to do in Spartanburg isn’t looking very hard.

One of the prime movers in providing quality entertainment is the City of Spartanburg. Mandy Merck, Special Events and Festivals Organizer for the city, helps coordinate 49 events each year, all of them free except the Red, White and Boom Fourth of July Celebration at Barnet Park.

Associates, Aug. 16; and the blues sounds of Cadillac Black for the Aug. 30 season finale.

2. When Music on Main ends, the entertainment moves a few blocks west to Morgan Square to accommodate the softer jazz that attracts families with folding chairs and blankets on the grass for picnics with the kids. QS/1 Data Systems partners with the city each spring and fall, providing funds for the performances each Friday, 5:30 – 8 p.m., by the fountain on Morgan Square. The summer hiatus comes to an end when the two-month fall series kicks off September 7 with The Good Chemistry Band from Greenville and continues through the end of October.

“The open venue and free admission provide the entire community an opportunity to enjoy Spartanburg’s beautiful surroundings while listening to great musicians,” Merck says of the concerts where people can enjoy great entertainment before dinner at one of the restaurants conveniently located in the downtown area.

3. Not far from the city center, the Chapman Cultural Center, home to The Arts Partnership of Spartanburg and its eight partner organizations, is a three-building complex dedicated to the arts. Since its opening in 2007, the 86,000 square-foot facility has become a hub for entertainment, with both the Spartanburg Little Theatre and Spartanburg Youth Theatre performing their seasons in its David Reid Theatre.

“The citizens of Spartanburg are very fortunate that our City leaders are committed to providing free events that contribute to the quality of life in our community,” Merck says of events such as Music on Main and Jazz on the Square. “And we are blessed to have community partners who step up to the plate year after year as corporate sponsors. Without them, the city would not be able to continue the vast offerings of free events.”

1. Music on Main, held on Thursdays from April through August at Denny’s Plaza in the heart of downtown, attracts hundreds each week and features something for every taste. From 6 – 9 p.m. the city center is alive with beach music, country music, classic rock, reggae or blues – all varieties of musical entertainment.

Finishing out the concert series this season are Rock & Roll Reunion, Aug. 2; Sound Medicine, Aug. 9; The

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Jennifer Evins, Chapman Cultural Center president, was instrumental in the fundraising effort that made the cultural center a reality, and she continues to be its biggest cheerleader. “It is the one place to discover your creativity and take a class, to experience performing arts, science and history, to celebrate our county at a fabulous cultural center where everyone is welcome,” Evins says,

The Spartanburg Youth Theatre, under the direction of Deana Neibert, opens its season Oct. 5 – 6 with “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Other shows are “Madeline’s Christmas,” Nov. 30 – Dec. 1; “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” Feb. 8 – 9; and “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest,” April 19 - 29.

adding that the 2012 - 13 season is shaping up to be one of the best cultural seasons in Spartanburg in many years.

The Spartanburg Little Theatre begins its season Sept. 7 with “The King and I,” one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history. Jay Coffman, SLT’s executive artistic director, knows that the show, with a cast of 50 whose ages range from five to 50, will be a crowd-pleaser.

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Alive in Spartanburg ‘There is something for everyone here at the Chapman Cultural Center, and we invite people to take a close look at what we have to offer,” Evins says. “Offering topquality programs is only half of our relationship with the community. The other half is the patron walking in the door, seeing a great play, hearing a fine concert, shedding a tear over the emotional message found in a work of art.”

4. Though the cultural center is home to all the arts partners, not all events take place there. Both the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra and Ballet Spartanburg use the larger Twichell Auditorium on the Converse College campus for their performances.

“This show absolutely appeals to the whole family. After all, it’s Rodgers and Hammerstein,” Coffman says of the show that includes familiar music and 20 children in the cast. “We really try to construct a season that appeals to both the hardcore and the casual theatre lover. With a combination of the classic and the contemporary, our musical and non-musical offerings are designed to appeal to the tastes and preferences of a diverse Upstate community.”

Rounding out the five-play season is “Moonlight & Magnolias,” Nov. 2 – 11; “Chicago,” Jan. 11 – 20; “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” March 8 – 17; and “Streetcar Named Desire,” May 3 – 12.

The Philharmonic, supported by the Music Foundation and under the direction of Sarah Ioannides, kicks off its “Heroes and Legends, Part II,” season with “Masterworks I” on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. The concert, which is billed as “a fabulous way to excite the young people in the community,” celebrates the Olympics and the great musical heritage of America and the United Kingdom.

The season continues with “Masterworks II,” Nov. 10, featuring African American soloist, Anthony McGill, the principal clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera, and the First Presbyterian Chancel Choir led by Holt Andrews.

“Masterworks III,” Jan. 19, “Brahms with a Twist,” features violinist Michael Ludwig, a soloist, recording artist and chamber musician who has performed on four continents.

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through the support of the Spartanburg County Library, are held from 12:15 – 1 p.m. and usually run from midAugust through June.

Upcoming performers are Tom Fisch, acoustic guitar and vocals, Aug. 8; Fayssoux McLean, country vocals and guitar, Aug. 22; Spartanburg Little Theatre, selections from “The King and I,” Sept. 5; Gregg Akkerman Duo, “Swinging Songs of Romance,” Sept. 12; Foothills Oompah Band, Oct. 3; Spartanburg Festival Chorus & Converse Chorale, Oct. 27; and Converse Opera Theater, selections from “Hansel & Gretel,” Nov. 7.

The Feb. 14 “Valentine Jazz & Romance Concert” features Jens Lindemann on trumpet. Lindemann was recently named “International Brass Personality of the Year” and the performance is being billed as “a perfect date night concert.” In the final concert of the season, “Masterworks IV,” the Spartanburg Philharmonic will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring,” and pianist Wael Farouk returns to join the orchestra in a performance of Rachmaninoff ’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.”

The Music Foundation’s artistic committee works with Ioannides to decide the direction for each season with the goal of creating a program that is appealing to a wide audience while maintaining a high level of symphonic excellence. But the role of the Music Foundation goes well beyond the four-concert season to include educational outreach through youth concerts, special in-school performances, scholarships and free musical performances.

5. Music Sandwiched In, lunchtime concerts by local and regional musicians, has become a Wednesday highlight in the Barrett Community Room at the Spartanburg County Public Library Headquarters on Church Street, drawing an enthusiastic audience that includes workers on their lunch hour, home-schooled children and senior citizens.

The free concerts, made possible by the Music Foundation

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But music and theatre are not the only entertainment options. Carlos Agudelo, artistic director of Ballet Spartanburg, works with his organization’s staff and board to select a season to appeal to all age groups. “I tried to balance the productions so that we can offer productions that are both entertaining and inspiring for children as well as for adults,” Agudelo says of the threeperformance season “filled with brilliant dancers, cutting edge choreography and dynamic performances.”

Ballet Spartanburg’s fall production, “Angelina Ballerina’s The Big Audition” and “The Elves and Shoemaker,” Oct. 19 – 20, is aimed primarily at young children. “The Nutcracker,” Nov. 7 – 9, has become a Spartanburg holiday tradition that appeals to children and adults alike. The final production, “DanSynergy V,” Oct. 21, performed at the David Reid Theatre, is billed as “a more mature and intellectually stimulating dance program geared to adults.”

Agudello emphasizes that Ballet Spartanburg is more than its production season. The outreach programs at Ballet Spartanburg’s Dance Center at the Chapman Cultural Center offer classes for students from two to 72 in the Pre-Professional, Advanced Children’s and Recreational divisions. And the organization’s educational component reaches deep into the community with lectures and demonstrations for school children and tickets given to students in free-lunch programs.

“We find a great deal of support from the Spartanburg and the Upstate community for our programming, and we also draw audiences from North Carolina, particularly

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the Tryon-Landrum area,” Agudelo says, noting that Ballet Spartanburg is the second largest performing organization in the Upstate, one that has maintained its quality performances and educational outreach programs despite the difficult economic climate.

6. A venue in downtown’s west end in the growing Grain District offers a more intimate experience. The Showroom at Hub-Bub has provided a place for the type of entertainment that might be lost in a larger space since it opened in the top floor of a renovated three-story brick building on Daniel Morgan Avenue in 2006. Stephen Long, director of The Showroom, attracts an enthusiastic and eclectic audience with local and regional acts.

Scheduled to appear in The Showroom August 10, Rob Teter and Friends will allow Teter, a Spartanburg native who was part of both the DesChamps Band and The Belleville Outfit, to showcase the solo show that he now performs weekly in Manhattan.

The Wheresville Project, a group of young Spartanburg musicians that Long says are “passionate about embracing and promoting the revival of Rock-n-Roll,” will appear in The Showroom Aug. 25. The band won Hub-Bub’s The Next Big Thing competition with their original bluesinspired rock, influenced by musicians ranging from Led Zeppelin and The Allman Brothers to Kings of Leon and

The Black Keys. This show will celebrate their new CD release.

Entertainment opportunities abound. From country to rock to jazz to classical, there’s music for every taste. And quality theatre and dance performances can be had not only with Spartanburg Little Theatre, Youth Theatre and Ballet Spartanburg, but on the many college campuses with thriving fine arts programs.

From the smallest venue, The Showroom at Hub-Bub, to the largest, the 3,200-seat Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, Spartanburg is filled with places for people to enjoy the full spectrum of the performing arts.

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Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium 864-582-8107 www.crowdpleaser.com

The Arts Partnership 864-542-ARTS www.chapmanculturalcenter.org

The Showroom at Hub-Bub University of South Carolina Upstate 864- 582-0056 864-503-5000, www.uscupstate.edu Spartanburg Community Colleg www.hub-bub.com/showroom O pening Fall 2013 Wofford College, 864-597-4000 www.wofford.edu

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Destination S.C.

Only an hour southeast of Spartanburg lays one of South Carolina’s more scenic midland cities. Newberry sits only two miles south from Interstate 26 and is known for its rural charm and cultural small town charm. Main Street is filled with small cafés, antique shops, book stores, & more.

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1700’s, no one knows the origin of the name for certain.

Newberry holds some of the state’s greatest hsitory and the entire downtown is listed on the National Register.

Newberry College was used as a hospital for both sides during the Civil War. The historic Newberry Court House was burned by William Tecumseh Sherman’s troops as he swept through the South. Four of Newberry College’s oldest structures date back from 1877 to 1925 and were listed in the National Register on June 23, 1976. Newberry County itself holds 24 buildings or structures listed in the National Register, making this a trip worth taking.

Located at the corner of Boyce and Nance Streets is the Newberry Opera House. The opera house was built in 1881 on the grounds where Civil War tax collector, John Leavell’s, house, garden, stables and stone yard once stood. C.L. Norman, architect from Columbia, S.C., designed the French Gothic inspired structure. The building was constructed at a cost of $30,000, with brick from three local brickyards. The granite used in the construction came from a quarry approximately two miles outside of the city limits. Local craftsmen’s and artisans’ talents in woodworking and masonry were used throughout the construction of the original building.

In the early 1900’s, with shows coming from as far away as New York City, the opera house was known as “the entertainment center of the Midlands”. The opera house also showed silent movies and hosted dances, college commencements, meetings and musicals. In 1996 at a cost of $5,500,000 the interior was renovated; adding an additional 10,000 square feet to the original building to create a full theatrical production facility. Today the opera house is still functioning and its schedule can be found online at

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Newberry has a diversity of culture made up of mostly German, Scotch-Irish and English immigrants. This diversity brings its architecture, lifestyles and celebrations for all to enjoy. During the months of June and July, the Main Street Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:30 to 11am. October 6, 2012 is the Newberry Oktoberfest. November 16, 2012 is the official start to the holiday season. Main Street Lights ceremony will include the lighting ceremony, a choral performance and the local merchants will hold an open house.

While you’re in Newberry, be sure to take the time to visit the Revolutionary War site of Ninety-Six which is approximately 28 miles west of Newberry on South Carolina route 34. Other areas of interest on your way back to Spartanburg are Fort Sumter National Forest, Lake Greenwood State Park, Musgrove Mill State Park, Rose Hill State Park, and Walnut Grove Plantation. There’s so much to see and do outside the comfort of Spartanburg all within an hour drive. So pack a picnic with the family, take advantage of the lowering price of gas and take a trip to historic Newberry, SC.

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Join our friendly residents for a one day celebration of our German heritage at Oktoberfest on October 6, 2012, from 10am to 5pm.

For information call (803)-276-4274 or email the Chamber at chamber@newberrycounty.org. x x x

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Authentic German Food Liver Nips Cook-Off LIVE MUSIC featuring: Cody Lester, Grand Illusion, and many more local talents!!

A strolling accordionist And for the children a balloon artist,

as well as “kiddie rides.”

Also join us for our Annual Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 1, 2012.

Five homes, the Historical Museum, and Central Methodist Sanctuary will be open!

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SpotLight

By Rachel Deems, Head of School

"The Spartanburg Day School Difference” This is the time of year when parents begin to finalize plans for the school year ahead. What does the next year hold for your child’s education? What are your expectations of their school and for their future? Spartanburg Day School parents and students know that the year ahead is filled with a rich and varied array of opportunities. The beginning of school is an exciting time for Spartanburg Day School students of all ages as they anticipate that every day will bring challenge, inspiration, collaboration, and an opportunity to excel. The new school year will also bring the opportunity for our outstanding faculty to partner with students and parents as they implement a curriculum especially designed to accelerate learning and to exceed expectations. Our faculty leaves no potential untapped.

In answering the questions about what the next year holds for your child’s education, let’s look at some questions frequently asked by prospective families considering Spartanburg Day School.

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Photography by Murray’s Photography

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1. What does it mean to be a college preparatory school?

The central mission of SDS is to prepare your child for success in college and for life. Learning to work independently, engage collaboratively, and to think critically are essential elements woven into our core curriculum. It is rigorous and well respected by the large number of colleges and universities who consider our students for admission. From the earliest grades, our International Baccalaureate Programme provides a foundation on which our students build their academic muscle, preparing them for the move through a middle school experience that meets their emotional and physical needs and further develops their intellectual curiosity. The final stage, Upper School, brings all of the elements together, pairing teacher and student in an environment designed to stimulate and inspire a passion for life long learning. The study of foreign language (Spanish, French, Latin, Chinese), a global perspective in the core curriculum, the introduction of Singapore mathematics, Special Studies Week, an immersion in the performing and visual arts, an expectation of participation in athletics, and exploratory trips for all ages combine to create the synergy of this outstanding curriculum.

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One difference is in the breadth and depth of core curriculum requirements and electives offered. The real difference, frequently cited by students and their parents, is in the quality of faculty who teach at SDS. All SDS faculty members hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with over 70% holding graduate degrees.

Our teachers are experts in their subject areas and are passionate about teaching. They model a life long pursuit of learning by engaging in continued professional development and education to constantly improve their teaching and to bring new ideas and concepts to their students. Our teachers take their roles in the development of the whole child seriously and they get to know SDS students well beyond their academic abilities.

They serve as coaches, advisors, role models, and become invested in the success of their students during their years at SDS and beyond. Our faculty encourages and challenges students to perform their best, to discover their talents, and to reach their greatest potential. SDS students and teachers remain connected through their shared experiences, many for the rest of their lives.

Photography provided by Spartanburg Day School

3. Is your school accredited and what does it mean to be accredited?

Spartanburg Day School is jointly accredited by the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the oldest, most reputable, and widely accepted accreditation for colleges, universities, and independent schools in the South. In addition, Spartanburg Day School is the only 4K- 12 indepent school SPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •

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in Spartanburg to hold membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), a resource for the leading independent schools in the country.

This resource provides valuable access to professional development, training, and leading trends in global education, environmental sustainability, and technology innovation for faculty, students, and families. To be accredited at these levels is an indication to parents that SDS is committed to continual evaluation, improvement, and innovation as we seek to provide the highest quality of college preparatory education.

4. Are you only focused on academics?

The Day School academic core curriculum is complemented by a highly respected and outstanding fine arts program which values creativity and allows students to find their expressive mediums whether in the visual, performing or creative arts. The value of creativity is a common theme and is celebrated by our faculty and students. In addition, the athletic program provides the opportunity for students to develop discipline and skill as athletes, experience the thrill of competition, and the value of teamwork. Being a proud Griffin is an honor for Day School students and their families.

There are many, many more aspects of the Spartanburg Day School experience that can be highlighted by statistics or placed on a list. There are also those aspects that are the intangibles, the feeling our students get when they know a teacher shares their joy over a personal milestone, a skill mastered, a victory in a game, or the recognition of kindness and acceptance. SDS parents have the knowledge that their children are safe and nurtured through every stage of learning. We think these experiences are important, too. Ask our students and their families, and they will tell you that this is what it is like to be a member of the Spartanburg Day School family.

Better yet, come and explore our school and see what the next year holds for your child’s education. It is not too late to prepare for a future at Spartanburg Day School.

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Back To School

K i d s Ag a i n

By Raven Rogers

Store Hours:

Monday - Friday 11am - 5:30pm Saturday 10pm - 3pm

Kid’s Again is a family owned and operated business that specializes in children’s clothing and consignment as well as maternity.

At Kid’s Again we focus our sales on gently used and new designer and brand name children’s apparel ranging from preemie sizes to 7-8 years. We carry The Bailey Boys, funtasia!, Strasburg, Gymboree, Children’s Place, Gap, Janie and Jack and many more fashion lines. Along with apparel you can also find everything you need when it comes to kids. We stock strollers, furniture, toys, shoes, bags, bedding, boutique items, and much more. We also provide custom made to order tu-tus.

Along with coming in to shop, stop by to check out our buying offers where you can turn your gently used outgrown children’s clothes and accessories into cash for your wallet or a Kid’s credit that you can spend in the store.

Whether you stop by to check out the latest trends or just turn your unwanted items into cash, come see us Monday-Friday 11-5:30 and Saturday 10-3 with buying hours on Tuesdays and Thursday from 11-3:30. Since we are always buying our inventory changes so don’t forget to pop in and check out what’s new at Kid’s Again where family matter. /Kids-Again

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(864) 585-0808 kidsagain.shutterfly.com 100 McMillian Street, Suite k Spartanburg, SC

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Back To School Store Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12pm - 7pm

By Pamela Gilbert Orr

The Poised Peacock is a wonderful boutique to fill your fashion needs. Our gently used name brand clothing is priced with affordability in mind. Our low prices will allow you to expand your wardrobe wisely. Sizes ranging from 2-22 make it easy for college students, professional women, and even stay at home moms to find clothing and accessories to meet their career, casual, and leisure needs. With new fashion and accessories arriving daily, each trip is a new shopping experience!

Visit us at 464 East Main Street, Suite 6 (in Town Square with The Peddler Steak House and Mellow Mushroom). When you stop by, you will be pleased to find that in addition to our fashion products, we also offer a selection of Home Decor items including, STC Soy Candles handmade in Tryon, NC and unique artwork. We look forward to seeing you during our unique hours that cater to women who work inside and/or outside their home.

Darlene Lowe wearing Pink Rose Dress: $15.00 Sonoma Necklace: $25.00

Darlene Lowe wearing Cato Shirt: $10.00 Lee Pants: $10.00 Fashion Necklace: $9.00 Fashion Bracelet: $12.00

Darlene Lowe wearing David n Jacket: $10.00 Ralph Lauren Shirt: $10.00 London Jeans: $12.00 Handmade Scarf: $7.00 Fashion Necklace: $12.00

Find us on /ThePoisedPeacock

Darlene Lowe wearing AB Studio Dress: $18.00 Croft & Barrow Necklace & Earring Set: $15.00

Follow us on @PoisedPeacock

(864)541-7660

www.thepoisedpeacock.com

464 East Main Street Spartanburg, SC

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Amber Lowe wearing Chico Shirt: $10.00 Carolina Blues Shorts: $9.00 Handmade Scarf: $10.00

Brittany Lowe wearing Studio MK Shirt: $10.00 Cato Jeans: $12.00 Fashion Necklace: $12.00 Fashion Earrings: $6.00

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From left to right: Shay Clarke, Marissa Norris and Amber Parr From Left to Right:Adam Parr, Tyler Jones and Mack Norris

Store Hours:

Monday - Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

Earrings are priced at $6 and necklaces are $12

Shay’s outfit would retail for $86.50 from Vintage Drift it is $38 Amber’s outfit would retail for $79 but at Vintage Drift it is $34 Mack’s outfit retails for $143.50 but you can get it at Vintage Drift for $56

Vintage Drift is an upscale resale store geared toward teenagers and young adults.

Being family owned and operated with a strong Christian faith, we strive to be a ministry to our community. We offer upscale, name brand clothing such as American Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ralph Lauren, plus many more. We purchase your gently used clothing with the option of cash or an in-store credit.

You can feel free to browse our vast selection for a new outfit while we look through your items (no appointment necessary).

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Marissa’s outfit would retail for $104 but you can get it at Vintage Drift for $ 44

Pocketbooks are priced from $24-$42

Adam’s outfit is originally $158.50 but you can find it in Vintage Drift for $62

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By Kim Norris

Tyler’s outfit retails for $184 but can be purchased at Vintage Drift for $68

Along with consigning high end bags such as Coach and Louis Vuitton, we also offer a variety of new pocketbooks.

We have unique, locally made jewelry, initialed items, and cute car and cell phone stickers. So the next time you need a wonderful gift idea, please stop by. Need a prom dress, pageant dress or tuxedo? Let us cater your needs. We consign prom and pageant dresses September through April only but offer tuxedo rentals all year long.

And as an independent beauty consultant for Mary Kay, we can make that special evening even more special.

We hope to see you soon!

(864) 599-0401 kim.vintagedrift@gmail.com

Owner, Kim Norris

2528 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, SC

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Then & Now

The American Revolution Comes to

Walnut Grove Plantation

By Zac Cunningham

Photography by Travis Slayton

Through the swirling, sun-drenched mists of a cool autumn morning drifts the rumble of horses hooves and the shouts of men. On the front porch of a large farmhouse, a young woman pauses in her sweeping and listens to the distant noises of what could only mean trouble in Revolutionary War-era South Carolina. As the sounds drift closer, the woman grows alarmed and rushes into the house yelling a warning of the approaching danger. Out of the trees up the dirt road emerge armed men on horseback. These men surround the house and their leader shouts his demands to the people inside.

The men were Loyalist militia soldiers. Their leader was William Cunningham, called “Bloody Bill” by South Carolina’s Patriots for the numerous deaths and the destruction he left along a path from Charles Town into the Backcountry. Late in the American Revolution, Cunningham and his men contributed to the anarchy and chaos that spread through South Carolina after the British and American armies moved north into Virginia. Then, on a fall day in late 1781, they brought anarchy and chaos to peaceful Walnut Grove Plantation, home of the well-known Patriot family of Charles and Mary Moore in Spartanburg County.

This autumn day at Walnut Grove began as any other except Captain Steadman, a young Patriot militia commander, lay ill upstairs in the Moore family home. Engaged to marry one of the family’s daughters, Steadman was being nursed back to health by the Moores, who were also sheltering two other

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Patriot soldiers at the plantation. Cunningham and his Loyalists entered the house and killed Captain Steadman. The two other Patriot men ran to escape only to be shot dead by the Loyalists not far from the house.

In her own home nearby, Kate Moore Barry, Charles and Mary’s oldest child, heard the noises of the Loyalist attack on her father’s plantation and rushed off to find her husband Andrew Barry and men from his militia company. Warned by his wife, Captain Barry rushed some of his troops to Walnut Grove Plantation and, after a small skirmish between the two militia bands, drove off Cunningham’s Loyalists - too late to save Steadman and the two other solders - but in time to save the Moore family home from being burned.

The first weekend of each October for the past 20 years, this skirmish has been reenacted during the Spartanburg County Historical Association’s annual FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation, now a historic site in Roebuck just south of downtown Spartanburg. Scheduled for October 5-7 this year, FestiFall allows visitors to Walnut Grove to relive the saga of America’s struggle for independence and be transported back to colonial days. This living history festival features over 250 reenactors who camp for the weekend and present military reenactments and dozens of demonstrations of colonial era crafts and trades. Visitors can see a blacksmith working at his forge, a cooper making barrels, as well as a broom maker, a basket maker, a surveyor, a gunsmith, a woodworker, a weav-

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er, a soap maker and dozens of other artisans. Guests can often lend a hand to these artisans and try out the various crafts themselves. Moreover, young visitors can make their own candles, play colonial-era games with period authentic toys, and learn about early school days through hornbook making and quill feather writing.

Walnut Grove’s annual FestiFall reenactment weekend begins on the evening of Friday, October 5, at 6:30 pm with a family-friendly lantern tour to the plantation’s cemetery and the chance to meet Charles Moore, Kate Barry, Patriot and Loyalist soldiers, colonial women, and even Native Americans along the way. Lantern tour admission is $5.00 per person above the age of 4. The family fun continues on Saturday, October 6, 10:00-5:00 and Sunday, October 7, 10:00-4:00 with the re-enactment of Bloody Bill’s raid the headline event of each day. The battle reenactment takes place at Noon on Saturday and at 1:00 on Sunday. Admission is $9.00 for adults, $5.00 for ages 5-17, and free for ages 4 and under. For more information, visit www.spartanburghistory.org.

This October, hear the muskets fire, feel the cannon roar, and see the American Revolution come to life during FestiFall at Walnut Grove Plantation!

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Family Life Fans wait patiently to meet Panthers players and get autographs after a practice session during summer camp at Wofford. Photos by Mark Olencki, Wofford College

Fan friendly Carolina Panthers return to Wofford, Spartanburg for 18th summer

By Laura H. Corbin

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xcitement surrounds the return of Cam Newton this year for his second season with the Carolina Panthers and veteran Steve Smith is back for his 12th year with the team.

Fans will get their first look at these two popular players, along with the rest of the team, for 2012 NFL season as the Panthers hold their 18th summer training camp at Wofford College.

The Panthers report to camp on July 27 with the first practice set for July 28; they will be in Spartanburg through Aug. 15.

“Anticipation for the upcoming Carolina Panthers season is at an all-time high,” Riley Fields, Panthers director of community relations, says. “Training camp provides a great fan friendly opportunity for fans to see their favorite players up close and in person as the season gets under way.”

Also scheduled is the second annual Mayors Ball Run, hosted by the City of Spartanburg, with participants from the 12 other municipalities in Spartanburg County.

The celebration is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gibbs Stadium Plaza, and continues from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. following the Panthers 6:30 p.m. practice. The ball run begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, with Mayor Junie White running the opening leg and representatives of the other towns running different legs of the route down Church Street to Evins Street to Gibbs Stadium. A student from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind will finish up the run, taking the ball onto the stage, where White officially will proclaim Panthers Training Camp open in a ceremony set for 6 p.m.

“The NFL is the most successful and most popular professional sports league in the world and only 32 communities can claim to be the summer home for an NFL team,” White says. “The city benefits

For players, it’s all about work, though they will stop to sign autographs and greet fans who come out to watch. For Panthers fans, training camp is a terrific, free, family-oriented experience from beginning to end.

“The ‘must do’ for Panthers fans interested in attending training camp is going to the team’s ‘Back to Football Kickoff Party’ on training camp’s opening night (Saturday, July 28),” Fields says. “This free, family-style football bash features live entertainment, interactive activities for the entire family and the thrill of watching practice in the high-energy setting of Wofford’s Gibbs Stadium.”

Performances by the Panthers’ TopCats cheerleaders, mascot Sir Purr and Purrcussion are scheduled, along with face painting, food, giveaways and more. Admission is free.

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A TopCat signs autographs at the Back to Football Party

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In addition to the Back to Football party, this year’s activities again will include Tshirt Tuesdays, Play 60 Family Fun Day and the Panther Pals program. On T-Shirt Tuesdays (each Tuesday during camp), players will toss T-shirts into the crowd along the autograph zone after practice.

Play 60 Family Fun Day will be held on Sunday, July 29, with appearances by the TopCats and Sir Purr, face painting and more activities for the whole family from 5-7 p.m. on the Intramural Fields at Wofford, near the Panthers’ practice fields. The Play 60 Kids Combine promotes the NFL’s Play 60 youth fitness initiative through a variety of fun, kid-friendly activity stations.

Panther Pals offers children between the ages of 6 and 13 an opportunity to watch part of practice from field level and then spend time with a player afterwards. Kids can register to be a Panther Pal at the welcome tent located outside the entrance to the practice fields. Five names will be chosen randomly about 30 minutes before the end of practice. The children selected will receive a Panther Pal T-shirt and will be escorted to a special area to watch the conclusion of practice. Panther Pals will be held at the public practices Monday through Friday of the first two weeks and Monday and Tuesday of the final week (July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 6-10, and Aug. 13-14).

(Schedule subject to change or cancellation without notice.) greatly from the Panthers’ presence here every July and August. The team brings people to the city who otherwise would never come here and it gives us a platform to share with a large number of visitors the great quality of life and opportunities found in the city.

Chris Jennings, executive director of the Spartanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, says, “Training camp gives residents a sense of pride – and almost a sense of ownership – in the team. “There are only a few NFL teams that still hold training camps outside of their home fields, and Spartanburg is lucky to be among those select cities.”

In 2011, Cam Newton’s first with the Panthers, the CVB recorded a record number of spectators 34,243 – attending practice sessions, a 28 percent increase over attendance in the summer of 2010. “Cam Newtown played a huge role in the record year for camp attendance,” Jennings notes. “The opportunity to see the latest Heisman Trophy winner up close and personal obviously was a big draw for a lot of fans.”

The impact on Spartanburg’s economy was positive, too. Surveying by the CVB of visitors last year showed that the camp generated nearly $2 million in tourism revenues for Spartanburg, Jennings says.

The Panthers training camp tradition at Wofford College, Panthers’ owner Jerry Richardson’s alma mater, when the team was founded in 1995, and summer training has taken place here each year since.

“The relationship between Wofford, Spartanburg and the Panthers continues to grow,” Panthers president Danny Morrison says. “We are very excited about returning to the Upstate for training camp for the 18th consecutive year. The excitement surrounding the team is the highest it has been in a number of years and we believe that it will translate into one of our best training camps ever.”

For more about the Carolina Panthers and training camp, go to www.panthers. com.

Wofford College and Spartanburg have been the summer home of the Carolina Panthers since the team was founded in 1995.

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Spartanburg’s Clock Tower

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By Lynn Garrick

Family Law and Probate Attorney with Collins Law Firm P.C. Many of us have children heading back to school this fall.

Buying new clothes, backpacks, notebooks, and other goodies can be a really fun element of providing for our children. But this time of the year, parents should also make sure they have their children taken care of in other ways. Of primary importance is deciding who the back-up parents for your children will be. This is commonly called nominating a Guardian and is accomplished through an estate plan.

For many, having children is the driving force behind their creation of an estate plan. Appointing a back-up parent for a minor child can be an emotional decision, but choosing the right person is an indispensible part of ensuring your child will be properly cared for. After that decision is made, parents should then devise a plan for providing financial resources to the surrogate parents to relieve some of the financial burden associated with raising children.

This article will give an overview of some of what you should know and what to expect when children are a part of an estate plan.

Choosing a Back-up Parent Traditionally, parents nominate guardians in their Wills.

However, because a will is only effective upon death, a nomination in the Will does nothing in the event of incapacitation, incarceration, or the parent(s) being temporary unable, for whatever reason, to have the custody and care of their children. For this reason, it is often desirable for your choice to appear in a power of attorney or other document.

Providing Financial Stability

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ingness of the potential guardian to serve, 3) religious or moral values, and 4) the guardian’s own family structure.

An estate plan should provide financial resources to the guardian for the benefit of the child. In South Carolina, a minor cannot own assets outright; thus, minors cannot directly receive an inheritance from their parents if the parent dies. Furthermore, if the parent is temporarily incapacitated or disabled and unable to access his or her finances, provisions should be made to ensure resources are available to provide for his or her children.

While there are alternatives to trusts, it is often best to make assets available to children through a properly drafted trust. Trusts enable the parents to determine how and when the child will receive assets and financial resources. Parents can tailor the trust to their beneficiary, using his or her judgment of the child’s level of maturity and financial responsibility. The parent can also determine the terms under which assets may be used and distributed. Additionally, depending on how the trust is created, the trust may be modified to accommodate for any unforeseen changes in circumstances.

Special consideration should be given to children born with developmental disabilities or special needs. Clients must be careful to structure their plans so that children with special needs do not loose eligibility for government assistance. A special needs trust can give a child the benefit of the parents’ gifts while ensuring the child remains eligible for government assistance.

While contemplating one’s own incapacity or death is never fun, the pain and difficulties that arise because of a failure to plan far outweigh the inconvenience of facing facts and creating a plan. An estate plan tailored to one’s family is one of the greatest gifts parents can give to their loved ones. So, while shopping for the “must have” jeans or scrounging for the right calculator for pre-cal, parents should also make sure they have taken care of the necessary items that aren’t on that school supply list.

Who to Choose?

Deciding on whom to choose as back-up parents for children is often the most difficult decision for parents. While it is common for parents to choose a sibling, cousin, or parent, the guardian does not have to be a family member. Parents are encouraged to think outside the box and work with an attorney to craft the best possible situation for their children. The following are a few things for parents to consider: 1) the age of minor child, 2) the ability and willSPARTANBURGEVERYDAY.COM •

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Grand Opening Block Party Event!

By Angela Hughes Singleton

On Saturday, June 23, 2012, Rhythms Dance opened its newest location at 1582 E. Main Street (Hwy 290) Duncan, SC beside El Primo Mexican Restaurant! The Duncan Studio Grand opening was a sizzling, summer success for Rhythms Dance LLC owner/instructor Jennifer Mabry Eleazer (former Miss Spartanburg and Miss Dance of South Carolina) and co-director Angela Hughes Singleton (former Miss South Carolina & Mrs. South Carolina). Many local businesses were on-hand to show their support with free coffee samples from Espresso Café, free face painting by the Florence Chapel Cheerleaders, $1 icees with K & E Icee, free Zumba class, and LOADS of give-a-ways from Rhythms, Firehouse Subs, Biltmore Inspirations, Espresso Cafe, Zaxby’s, and El Primo Mexican Restaurant!

Dancers, ages two and up, are instructed in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and pom dance styles in beginner, intermediate, and competition levels of dance. Adult Tap, Zumba, Mother’s Morning Out, and special needs classes are also offered at both locations. Rhythms’ motto is “Faith, Family, and Friends” - Excellence in Dance. Rhythms encourages participation in community service projects benefiting organizations like the Children’s Shelter of the Upstate, American Childhood Cancer Organization, and Spartanburg Humane Society and was recently selected as a certifying organization for the Presidential Service Award Program. We are proud to have a T.E.A.M. environment - TEACHING & EMPOWERING young people to ACHIEVE their goals and MAKE a difference!Additional staff members include Leslie Armstrong (30 years of dance experience), Tacoma Yarell (certified Zumba instructor), Toni Harmon (certified Zumba instructor), Avonda Mitchem (Secretary), and Hailey Mitchem (Assistant).

Basic and intensive summer camps will be offered at Rhythms’ Duncan studio. Fall classes will begin Monday, August 27th. For more information or to register for camp/ classes, visit “Rhythms Dance” on Facebook, or www.

RhythmsDanceLLC.com.

Studios are located in the Historical Teacherage on College Street beside Reidville Elementary School in Reidville, SC and Hwy 290 in Duncan, SC.

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Health & Wellness

Upper Cervical Care The Best-Kept Secret in Health Care Upper Cervical care is a form of health care that focuses on the top two bones in the neck. The brain stem passes through these bones and is responsible for transmitting the nerve impulses from the brain to every part of the body. If one of the top two bones becomes misaligned, even slightly, it can affect the nerve transmission to multiple parts of the body which can cause a variety of health conditions.

An Upper Cervical Correction is gentle and there is no forceful pulling, twisting or jerking motion of your neck. The correction is applied using a precise and controlled touch that allows the head, neck, and spine to return to their proper positions, restoring balance to the body and removing the interference. It’s a natural and effective way to live pain-free, without the use of drugs or surgery, and it’s safe for people of all ages.

Upper Cervical Care has helped people with the following conditions:

❑ Allergies & Asthma ❑ Digestive disorders ❑ Fibromyalgia ❑ Headaches ❑ High blood pressure ❑ Hyperactivity (ADHD) ❑ Low back pain ❑ Meniere’s syndrome ❑ Migraine headaches ❑ Multiple Sclerosis ❑ Neck pain

Aligned

Misaligned

❑ TMJ dysfunction ❑ Trigeminal Neuralgia ❑ Vertigo (dizziness)

See if you have a misalignment that may be preventing you from living life to the fullest!

❑ And Many Others

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Karen B. - Multiple Sclerosis About four years ago I got into a car accident and hurt my neck real bad. They said I had whiplash and it would go away on its own in a couple of weeks. Two years later, I started getting shooting pains down my left arm and leg with muscle weakness too. The doctors told me I had Multiple Sclerosis! “I am only 22 years old,” I said “how could this happen to me?” The doctors told me there was no cure but that they could give me some medicine to help me deal with the pain until I died. My cousin told me about Upper Cervical Care and that I should go see Dr. Baker - So I did. Within two weeks I started feeling better and was able to walk normal again. Within eight weeks I was back to normal and all my symptoms were gone! I could workout, go dancing, go back to work and live my life to the fullest again. Thank you Dr. Baker for giving me my life back!

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What our Patients are Saying

Dean M. - Chronic Low Back Pain I’ve been a postal worker for over 20 years working at the front desk, standing eight plus hours a day. I have had on and off low back pain all my life which has been achy and stiff in that area. In April 2011, I experienced a sudden sharp pain directly over the right side of my low back and it shot all the way down into my knee. That was the first time I had ever felt anything like that and it was painful to say the least! This seriously affected my life and jeopardized my family’s financial stability. My friend Angie, referred me to an Upper Cervical doctor. When I met with Dr. Baker, I told him my pain was in my lower back not in my neck. He just smiled and explained to me what Upper Cervical is and how all the information between the brain and the body goes through the top two bones in my neck and this could be causing my problem.

Dr. Baker took some x-rays and found the problem was in my neck. He called it a subluxation. Personally, I didn’t care, I just wanted the pain gone. After the first correction, I immediately felt relief and was able to walk out of the office better than I came in. Within four weeks, I was better than before, no back pain at all and I have not had any since. It has been over a year now and I go see Dr. Baker once a month for a regular spinal check-up to make sure everything is holding well. My wife, my grandchildren, and I are grateful for Dr. Baker and Upper Cervical Care.

FREE Upper Cervical Consultation & Examination with 50% Off X-rays.

Dr. Scott Baker

Upper Cervical Chiropractor

2099 South Pine Street, Suite F Spartanburg, SC 29302

864-804-6886

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CANCER

To Screen or Not to Screen?

By Colin Curran, M.D., medical oncologist, Gibbs Cancer Center Services Gentlemen, are you confused yet?

In the past year, there has been plenty of debate surrounding screening for prostate cancer. For many years, it’s been recommended that men begin receiving annual PSA (prostatespecific antigen) blood tests between the ages of 40 and 50. Last fall, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against PSA tests while sug-

gesting the disease is overtreated.

There are examples supporting both sides of this argument, which adds to the stress and confusion that many men may feel when determining what to do. The most important step is to discuss prostate screening with a physician while reducing risk factors for the disease.

Decisions regarding prostate cancer screening should be based on thorough discussions between patients and knowledgeable physicians.

The American Cancer Society recommends that African-American men begin screening for prostate cancer at age 45, as well as others with a father or brother diagnosed

with the disease before age 65. The American Urological Association goes so far as to support a baseline PSA and DRE (digital rectal exam) for all men starting at age 40.

Determine what is best for you after discussing screening options with your doctor and reviewing your family history.

Diet, exercise are important Cancer screenings have proven to be successful tools in diagnosing cancer earlier when it is most treatable. However, we should not forget the importance of making lifestyle changes that could reduce our risks for certain cancers. There is not always an answer for what causes cancer, but research has found that a healthy diet and exercise reduce some diagnoses. So, make sure to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables with lean meats. Also, exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.

Studies have shown that men who eat a lot of red meat or high-fat dairy products appear to have a slightly higher chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Many studies have found that obese men have a higher risk of

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being diagnosed with the disease.

There are also studies that suggest obese men have a greater risk of having a more aggressive form of prostate cancer, as well as more advanced forms of the disease and a higher likelihood of dying from it.

It is understandable if men are overwhelmed or confused about what to do about screening for prostate cancer. Your best plan is to discuss screening options with your doctor and review who’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer in your family. A healthy diet combined with exercise could not only reduce your risk for this disease but make you feel better, too.

Call 864-849-9131 or visit our Health Resource Center to get more information on prostate cancer.

Gibbs Cancer Center expanding to third Upstate location The state-of-the-art Gibbs Cancer Center will soon have three locations to serve Upstate patients. In addition to its main location on the campus of Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, a recent groundbreaking kicked off construction for a cancer center on the Village Hospital campus. Also, closer to home for people living in Cherokee County, Gibbs Cancer Center opened a site in Gaffney in fall 2011.

Starting in the spring of 2013, Gibbs Cancer Center – Pelham will be a 10,000-square-foot facility offering radiation and medical oncology in one convenient location.

The $7 million center will include the quality care that has made Gibbs Cancer Center nationally recognized, as well as the healing features the center is known for, including a garden and natural light.

The new Gaffney center at 724 Hyatt Street is staffed with medical and radiation oncologists. Patients have access to the same multidisciplinary care available at Spartanburg Regional’s Gibbs Cancer Center, including social workers, dietitians, nurse navigators and support programs, as well as the Center for Health and Healing.

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Pet Health

Back To School Survival Tips For Your Pets!

By Stacey Redden

This time of year, we are so busy trying to find the best prices on school supplies and planning that tax free shopping spree, that sometimes we forget our loyal four-legged family members. Let’s discuss some things you can do ahead of time to make an easy transition for every member of your family, including the four-legged ones.

During the summer, some of your pets may have the advantage of having you and their 2-legged siblings home with them everyday.

They so enjoy this time and take in each and every moment. Then, one morning everybody gets up earlier than normal, is running around the house, then poof….they are out the door, and gone all day! This can cause all sorts of confusion and/or anxiety for your family pet. Confusion and anxiety can lead to behavior that we view as “bad dog behavior”. They are simply showing us their displeasure of this sudden change. Here are some things you could do to ease the transition of the first day of school for your pet: You could leave for short periods during the day, various times of the day, and return praising your pet by offering a treat and giving them lots of hugs and kisses. This assures them you are coming back and are so glad to see them when you do. Short, frequent, periods of absence are tolerated much better than leaving all day long. The next tip could be to enroll your dog into a “doggie day camp”. This is like kindergarten for your pet. You can drop the kids off, drop your pet off, and everyone has a day full of fun and stimulation and can sit down together at night for some quality family time. This

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definitely beats coming home to Fido tearing apart the couch cushions, or even worse tearing apart that science project or homework assignment that you child worked so hard on.

They can line up with their backpacks filled with their doggie lunch boxes and doggie nap mats. That would make a great Facebook picture! Creature Comforts offers a half day camp from 7:30-12:00 or 2:00-6:30 or a full day from 7:30-6:30. We would be happy to care for your pet for the day and give them something to look forward to as well.

The next tip is to take an inventory of all your pet’s heartworm and flea prevention and to mark the due date on your calendar for the rest of the year. Stock up on these products during the summer months, when most companies are running promotions through your local veterinarian, to ensure you do not run out during the busiest time of the year. It is so important to stay on track and give your pet their heartworm and flea prevention the same date every month. Most of the preventions come with stickers in the box that you can stick to your calendar the day it is due each month. Some of the newer products have services where you can even sign up for text or email reminders on the due date. August and September are busy months for so many of us, that these are some of the most common months that pets don’t get their flea and heartworm preventions, which can lead to flea infestations, intestinal parasites, which can affect your family, or to a dangerous heartworm infection for your pet. Please contact your Veterinarian today to see what program’s they are currently offering to help simplify things for you.

The third tip is to check your pet’s immunization records. We all have to check our

children’s immunizations to make sure they can attend school, so make it a point to check your pet’s immunization records as well.

Keeping your pet up to date on vaccinations protects them from many different dangers that are out there. It is especially important for puppies and senior pets. Most veterinarians offer drop-offs and Saturday appointments to help make it convenient for you and your pet.

Our fourth tip is to make sure to keep up with your pets grooming. If you have a longhaired dog, or own a breed that requires regular grooming, make sure you don’t forget to make their appointments. It may help to make you appointments for your desired grooming frequency six months to a year in advance. This will keep you from having to make last minute appointments that may not work with your schedule, or having to wait additional time due to booked out grooming schedules, causing the dog’s coat to become unmanageable.

Our fifth and final tip is to not forget to plan for your pet’s care if you plan to leave home for the holidays. It is never too early to make your holiday plans. Many boarding facilities book up for the holiday weeks, sometimes months in advance. It is important to have all your ducks in a row and make plans to have somewhere safe for your pet to stay while you are away.

We hope we have given you some helpful tips to make the transition from summer to the new school year effortless for every member of your family. It is a stressful time for all, but with a few time saving tips, it can run very smoothly in your household. As always, we are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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August AUGUST Every Saturday & Every Wednesday

Calendar of Events

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Seay House-Join us on this Saturday at The Seay House, Spartanburg’s oldest home.

Hub City Farmer’s Market- Saturday Market 10am-4pm. Located at 106 Darby Road just - 8:00am - Noon at the Magnolia Street Train off Crescent Avenue, this home showcases Station - Wednesday Market - 12:00 noon the dwelling of a local farmstead managed 2:00pm at Daniel Morgan Square. and maintained by three maiden Seay Begin your Saturday with a healthy start by vis- sisters in the late 1800s. Come relax for an iting the Hub City Farmers’ Market. Purchase hour or two on this historic property! This fresh produce and beautiful cut flowers from event is Free. local farmers. Listen to live music while you shop and expand your skills by learning a new Monday, August 20, 2012 cooking technique at the weekly cooking class. School Starts

Every Thursday

Music on Main - Experience an eclectic array of live music which includes a weekly lineup that varies from country to reggae. Listen to live music, dance or just enjoy quality time with friends at Denny’s Plaza. 6p-9p Tuesday, August 07, 2012 T-Shirt Tuesdays at the Carolina Panthers training camp at Wofford College. Players will toss T-shirts into the crowd along the autograph zone after practice.Practice is at 6 pm.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Infant Care- A Spartanburg Regional event.

This interactive session covers a variety of topics, including bathing, feeding, sleeping, diapering, umbilical cord care, safety and other practical concerns. Please register support person separately. Event time: 11am-12:30pm.

Location: Montgomery Tower - Second-floor Classroom

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Blue Star Mothers of Spartanburg Chapter 124-Support group for Mothers of Military Men and Women will meet at 6:30 pm.

Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church at 880 W.O. Ezell Blvd

August 24th-26th

Switch-A-Roos-Upstate’s Largest Children’s Consignment Event -Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium-Free to Public 9-6 Friday and Saturday and 12-5 Sunday-1/2 off day

SEPTEMBER Every Friday

Jazz on the Square - 5:30 to 7:30 pm .Morgan Square. - Start the weekend early in the heart of downtown. The square fills quickly with the sounds of jazz created by area musicians. This event provides a casual, August 13-17 Hollywild Celebrates Community Appreciation intimate, park-like setting that winds up Month-Spartanburg County Residents receive early enough for you to take in dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants. group rate admission Hours: weekdays- 9 AM – 1 PM; weekends 10 Monday, September 03, 2012 AM – 5 PM Labor Day

September

September 6-8

SAM’s Art & Antique show is happy to sponsor FREE ADMISSION to the art museum the first weekend of every month! This event is free to the public. - The museum is open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.Location:Spartanburg Art Museum

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Secrets from the Repository at Regional History Museum-The Museum has a huge collection of artifacts, many of which are on display for the public year-round. However, the rest spend their time in our repository of artifacts and never see the light of day. Join us this fall as some of the other artifacts come out to play!

September 7-9 Presented By:Spartanburg County HistoriCHESNEE COMMUNITY FESTIVAL-Friday cal Association. - Exhibit Time(s):TuesdayNight Tailgate Party, Saturday-Festival, PagSaturday, 10:00-5:00 - Cost:$4 Adults, $3 Srs & eant, Rides, Vendors. Sunday-Car Show, Art in Vets, $2 Kids the Park, Music in the Park.

September 7, 8, 9, 14, and 15

The King and I-Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic, live on stage at Chapman Cultural Center in the David Reid Theatre.

Lavishly brought to life for the whole family, The King and I is one of the most exquisitely beautiful stories ever told.Presented By:Spartanburg Little Theatre Event Time(s) September 7, 8, 14, and 15 at 8:00 pm September 9, 15, and 16 at 3:00 pm Cost:Adults: $25 Seniors: $24 Students: $17

Friday, September 14, 2012

Friday Campfire at Price House-Gather ‘round the fire, make s’mores, and hear exciting stories of the Upstate’s past! A speaker will present a 20- to 30-minute talk on some aspect of the region’s history that will interest adults and children alike. This is a great way for the whole family to spend a summer’s evening!

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for visitors to tour the historic buildings and grounds and to make a s’more or two before the speaker. The campfire program begins at 8:30 p.m. Lawn chairs and/ or blankets as well as bug spray are encouraged. Campfires take place rain or shine.

Price House is located at 1200 Oakview Farms Road near Woodruff.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Blue Star Mothers of Spartanburg Chapter 124-Support group for Mothers of Military Men and Women will meet at 6:30 pm. Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church at 880 W.O. Ezell Blvd

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Fall for Hatcher- A casual gourmet walk in the Garden, featuring food & beverage stations hosted by some of Spartanburg’s finest restaurants & caterers.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Retail Therapy -Third Thursday Fall. Downtown Shops open evening hours.

Enjoy “after hours” shopping in many of the Downtown shops and boutiques - some offering special discounts and fun surprises!

Friday, September 28, 2012

Annual Spartanburg Downtown Association Fall Fashion Show-Location: Rome Nightlife 127 W. Main St. on Daniel Morgan Square 12n-1p Tickets sold in participating shops downtown.

Lunch included with ticket.

See the latest fall fashions from the shops and boutiques in downtown Spartanburg.

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I’d survived more than one

life-threatening incident. But this one was going to be no

walk in the park.

Dave Warden, lung cancer survivor

Dave Warden has always considered himself one lucky dog. But facing treatment for aggressive lung cancer, Dave suddenly felt like an underdog. Then he dug up a surprising fact: Gibbs treats more advanced cancers than any hospital the Upstate – nearly two thousand cases each year. These days, Dave’s cancer free and shouting it at the top of his lungs. To Dave, it almost seems like a miracle. I could have been treated anywhere, but I stayed at Gibbs. That’s why I’m still here.

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