March 2018 Rock Hill Reader

ROCK HILL READER

THE MAGAZINE

THE SOUTH CAROLINA PICTURE PROJECT NEEDS YOU

MARCH 2018 ISSUE NO 03 |

IMAGE BENTON HENRY :

ROCK HILL READER: THE MAGAZINE

EDITOR'S LETTER This month, our feature article is on the South Carolina Picture Project. For subscribers of the newsletter, you are already aware that SCIWAY is a valuable resource that offers South Carolinians and visitors so much useful information.

Additionally, they have an ongoing project meant to preserve OUR local history in the form of photos, art, and stories. My article, "Crowd Source York County" will tell you all you need to know and what you can do to help.

March, 2018 - Issue 03

As always, we have a yummy recipe from the Southern Food Junkie. It's called Texas Hash and It's super easy to prepare after a busy day.

Dr. Martha Benn Macdonald, a lifelong resident of Rock Hill and former professor at York Technical College will be sharing history and her stories of growing up here in Rock Hill in the coming months and is a huge supporter of the magazine.

Dr. Traci Levy DC joins us with healthful tips on boosting immune function.

Chris and Brian Jones: two brothers who couldn't be more different or more friendly.

Chris lends his wisdom on curb appeal while Brian educates us on youth muscle conditioning.

There is too much to mention in detail, so I'll close with this: Thank you to all who read and help to make Rock Hill Reader the Magazine what it is!

Yours in Happy Reading, Rebecca Sutton Founder, Rock Hill Reader the Magazine Image: Peter Krenn

Special Message: T he Rock Hill Reader is now on Instagram!

Our main platform is still Facebook (lots of extra stuff here!)

You' ll want to get the newsletter for the best stuff

T he RHR blog is full of surprises & local news!

ROCK HILL READER T HE MAGAZ INE

TABLE OF CONTENTS & special message

What's Inside 3 THE MAYOR OF MAIN STREET .

Local beer & local knowledge from Main St. Bottle Shop's Aaron Klingenschmidt

6 ONE SOLDIER S EXPERIENCE .

Listen to RHR founder, Rebecca Sutton on the Jones Z one Podcast

'

Read about two Yorkville soldiers who, during the Civil War, experienced different fates.

9 EYE CANDY .

Local Realtor Chris Jones explains how to spruce up your home for sale.

11 NEWTORKING NEWBIE

17 FEATURE CROWD SOURCE YORK COUNTY .

:

Find out how you can help preserve Rock Hill and York County history with just the click of a button.

Then download the wish list and get to work.

23 FITNESS .

Brian Jones,Realtor, podcaster, and fitness guru shares the importance of youth conditioning for athletes and future game changers.

25 ONE POT WONDER .

The Southern Food Junkie never dissapoints, and this month he has an easy dinner that will come in hand on a bust day

.

Rebecca Sutton shares her experience as a first time networking professional and offers a helpful checklist to start you off and running, too.

27 NATURALLY HEALTHY .

Join Dr. Traci Levy DC as she helps readers stay healthy all year long with these natural approaches.

REBECCA SUTTON

The shift from big beer to local breweries is a trend that is happening all over the country.

P O H S

THE MAYOR OF MAIN ST.

For example, Green Flash Brewing took the leap and consolidated, putting an end to distribution in 33 states in order to use their

trouble and create an oversaturated market in

stage for the more than 6,000 U.S. craft

Rock Hill, we went to Aaron Klingenschmidt,

breweries, encouraging them to take the

co-owner of Main Street Bottle Shop in Old

hyperlocal route. However, unlike a drugstore

Town Rock Hill to see what’s going on in the

on every corner, having multiple craft

craft beer industry. His insight into the

breweries serving many geographical

community and expertise in beer will put

locations will not cause a stalemate in

troubled minds to rest and give

production or sales, and competition isn’t

encouragement to the idea of Rock Hill

what you might think. This is great news for

becoming a place people come to for

beer enthusiasts. “Seeing different spots,

entertainment instead of Charlotte. From the

trying beers, taking a growler home”, explains

latest in localism movements to how his

Aaron “makes breweries destinations that

customers dictate what’s on tap, Aaron has it

provide an experience. Instead of going to

all under one roof.

Charlotte for a weekend of entertainment,

N I A M

company backtracking in such a way sets the

. T S

Worried that a brewery takeover might spell

E L T T O B

resources within a smaller territory. A beer

you can go around here brewery hopping.”

3

Aaron explains that craft breweries staying

the benefits from the spent grains of Armor

small and local is a strategy. But why stay

Artis Brewing, using it as feed. Meanwhile,

small when there is so much to gain from

Aaron tells us, Brian O'Neal from Benford

going big: More profit, more beer, more

Brewing uses the honey from his bees to

recognition. Not so, says Aaron. “Most new

make their Irish Honey Ale. The trend of new

breweries don’t want to be like Bud Light and

breweries is not only to remain locally

Miller. People are asking where can I go to

focused on volume and production but also

have a local beer/what’s on tap that's locally

sourcing of ingredients.

brewed?” And brewery owners are listening.

Luckily for them, staying small reduces

As a bottle shop, Main Street Bottle Shop is

overhead and risk, helping create a

positioned perfectly in Old Town and serves

community, not a corporation. Places like Slow

as the nucleus of the local beer world.

Play, set to open summer of 2018, will focus on

“Information comes to me a lot of times,”

very limited distribution with a food truck and

Aaron says. He goes on to explain that with

music stage. Others, Aaron says, have bottle

the influx of breweries in the area, people

releases in the taproom only, driving more

assume competition will become fierce.

people to stay here instead of going to

However, that isn’t the case. “A lot of these

Charlotte. This means that with little to no

guys have been friends for awhile and they

distribution costs, reduced marketing needs,

want to see each other succeed”. Aaron

and increased freshness, breweries become

explains that those who enjoy craft beer are

destinations that provide an experience closer

not committed to just one brewery anyway,

to home.

“that’s a macro beer problem. A Bud Light or Miller Lite problem. You drink one and you

With a new opportunity to stick close to home,

don’t drink the other - where you're attached

not only will folks stay in Rock Hill, so will the

to a brand.” Craft beer is not like big beer.

money. Things that stem from breweries like

“The average craft beer consumer is really

live music, good food, and all the social

starting to expand what they expect from

aspects that come with the beer scene will

beer,” he says. Aaron says he doesn’t stick to

help to create an experience right in our own

one brand himself, but does particularly enjoy

backyard. Focus on community operation like

IPAs and tries different ones from different

sourcing ingredients is also an important

places.

aspect. Thames Farm in Fort Lawn is reaping

4

In addition to having the lowdown on who’s who in the local brew scene, when Aaron talks about his customers, he explains the diversity among the crowd in tastes, their thoughts on P O H S

brewing local, and some surprises that have come along with owning the bottle shop.

Interestingly, tastes among customers do not shift as much as one would think from one season

E L T T O B

to another, “I always have to have one dark beer on tap,” Aaron says. “There are enough people that want stouts and porters in the summer.” He always has 1-2 taps with sours, and of course, dark beer sales tend to spike in the winter, but Aaron doesn’t have to change everything all at once, keeping his selection fluid for his customers’ needs.

. T S

Regulars are the “lifeblood” of Main St. Bottle Shop. When asked what the community is like, he says regulars are really varied and he gets perspectives from a lot of people. “There's

N I A M

excitement for the growth of beer in Rock Hill - and that's across the board.” This perspective comes from people who work in the city, Winthrop teachers, lawyers, and more. “People from all different backgrounds are really excited. They want to experience this closer to home”. Which is really encouraging for RHs growth. “Rock Hill is going to be a different animal”, Aaron says.

“2018 is going to be a very big year for us and Rock Hill in general.”

Main Street Bottle Shop is located at 153 E. Main Street in Downtown Rock Hill They can be found on the web at www.mainstbottle.com

5

ONE SOLDIER'S EXPERIENCE Written by Dr. Martha Benn Macdonald

Euranus Johnson and John A. Fewell, probably excited over going off to fight for the Confederacy, never imagined they would not return home together at the end of the war to the family farm near Yorkville, South Carolina, to enjoy Christmas, birthdays, picnics, weddings, family gatherings, and more.

John A., a private in Company E., began his duties on November 26, 1861, and was killed nine months later at the Battle of Second Manassas on August 29, 1862, and

SGT Uranus Johnson Fewell's headstone.

Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church Cemetery

6

was wounded in the kidney in Chattanooga in October of 1863, where he was captured.

Despite this injury, he had to join other prisoners for the long journey to the Yankee prison at Camp Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana, originally the site of the State Fair. Probably hospitalized, we wonder if he saw the old black cat prowling around the hospital kitchen and gnawing on scraps killed and then fried up for the prisoners’ lunch. Wonder if Euranus heard about prisoners who, for disobeying a harsh order, were sent to the prison’s dungeon, deprived of food, or shot to death.

We wonder if the hospitalized Confederate prisoners knew that those guards in blue forced prisoners to run in circles in outdoor pens on freezing winter days, snow covering the ground, as they held one shoe in their frozen hands. Many lost their toes. One Confederate died when a Yankee guard stripped him of his clothing, then bathed him outside in a tub outside, scrubbing him down with a kitchen broom, the temperature down to zero degrees. Not once, but twice! We hope those suffering in the hospital never witnessed or learned of the deprivations of their cell mates.

Most prisons in both the North and the South were bad, some, of course, worse than others.

Obviously, Camp Morton was one of the worst.

When the war ended, Euranus and other Confederate prisoners were exchanged with Yankee prisoners on the James Rivers near City Point, Virginia, in late March of 1865. There, he began the long trudge home to the Fewell farm near Yorkville, probably wondering what he would find. No longer able to farm because of his severe injury, Euranus was able to teach school.

7

That he received a good education at the Kings Mountain Academy in Yorkville, South Carolina, before the war was wonderful, and his experiences in the War, along with his devotion to God, helped him grow as a teacher and scholar. He married, and he and his wife had five children. He served his community, dying of consumption at the age of 47 years and 17 days. Euranus Fewell was buried at Beth Shiloh Presbyterian a short distance from the farm. Wonder why he was named Euranus? Perhaps his mother or father might have been interested in astronomy, a course which was part of the school curriculum in the nineteenth century.

Dr. Martha Benn Macdonald, a native of Rock Hill, is a retired college English

instructor, storyteller, published writer, dancer, and musician. She also does floral arrangements, lives in her

childhood home, gardens, and walks

miles daily with her beloved Australian Cream Labradoodle, Lord Byron.

This article was sponsored by

8

Eye Candy: How to Improve your Home's Curb Appeal in 3 Easy Steps It s that time of year again.

The daylight hours are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer.

And the real estate market is getting stronger. Here in Rock Hill, it s still a seller s market. Buyers are out and about daily, all hoping to find the home of their dreams. Even though that s the case, sellers need to have their home looking good when prospective buyers come to look. After all, you want those buyers who come to your house to put offers in. ’

’

’

’

Now that the seasons are changing and we re gearing up for Spring, sellers need to be more cognizant of their home s curb appeal. Curb appeal, if you re not familiar with that term, is the appearance of your home from, you guessed it, the curb.

What are potential buyers looking at when they re standing near the road and looking at your home? Whatever it is, you want to make sure that it s visually appealing. ’

’

’

’

’

Pressure Wash No need to paint the exterior of your house, but do consider having a professional come it for a power washing session.

Unless your house really needs it, painting the whole exterior isn t really necessary. Plus it can be pretty expensive.

Pressure washing is a great alternative. It s nowhere near the cost and it makes your house look amazing, especially if it s looking a little worn down from all the rain and winter yuckiness. When buyers are driving through your subdivision and all the houses are shades of white and tan, you want yours to pop and stand out above the rest. ’

’

’

A quick note: Hire a professional to do this. It s well worth the 200. Having your pressure washer on the wrong setting or not knowing what you re doing could leave it looking streaky and messy. Or worse, you could actually damage your brick or siding. ’

$

’

9

Paint Did I say no need to paint? Well...

What? You said to pressure wash! No, I m talking about painting the front door and the shutters. This one is super easy and goes a long way.

Shutters and doors fade over time. And the truth is, you may not even notice them doing so. You will notice how amazing they look when you paint them though. ’

Fresh paint and a pressure wash will make your house look brand new.

And please pick traditional colors when doing this. Fluorescent doors and shutters may seem cool or modern to you but for most buyers walking up, it s something weird and something they re going to have to fix. And for some, an immediate turn off to the whole house. ’

’

Pull Your Weeds You may not notice them but buyers will.

Cutting the grass, pruning the bushes and trimming the trees goes without saying. You ll want the landscaping looking nice when buyers are pulling up. ’

Chris Jones and his brother Brian make up The Jones Zone Real Estate Team at Fathom Realty. They are real estate advocates and community connectors in the Rock Hill area but their talent reaches throughout York County and Charlotte. When it comes to spring cleaning and prepping your home for sale, Chris has some very sound advice for those looking to spruce up their home. These to-do items can be taken care of over a weekend and really improve the whole appearance of your home for the better.

One thing that does get overlooked with this are weeds that grow during the winter. They re all over the place and unless you re one of those homeowners that sprays Round Up every three weeks, your yard is full of weeds right about now. Go through those walkways, islands, flower beds and gardens and pull out those weeds. Or do what I do and make your kids pull them. ’

’

And there you have it a few tips on how to improve your home s curb appeal. Happy selling! ;

'

10

A

NETWORKING NEWBIE A WORTHWHILE NETWORKING SCENE COMES TO YORK COUNTY

By Rebecca Sutton

As the founder of the RHR I spend a lot of time on social media and getting familiar with people and businesses around Rock Hill so I can help share the story of York County In trying to learn how to better reach you our readers I ve considered getting involved with various forms of advertising Asking questions in a local York County networking group about it led to an invitation

by Lynn DePolo one of the masterminds behind WENETYC to a networking event on how to create an effective Facebook ad so I can reach more folks around the area ,

.

,

,

.

,

,

.

’

WENETYC stands for Women entrepreneurs Network York County SC Their mission is to provide a positive supportive and encouraging environment to women business owners that live work or conduct business in York County S C Well that s right up my alley and it might be for you as well so I wanted to share my experience in the hopes of encouraging our readers to step out of their comfort zone and into a new experience ,

.

“

,

,

,

,

,

.

.”

,

’

,

,

.

I m totally not a networking person in the traditional sense As a matter of fact I got home ’

“

”

.

,

11

the day of the event and almost copped out because I didn t know if I had the energy to be more more professional more enthusiastic more knowledgeable And essentially did I have the energy to tolerant the fakeness of classic networking where people stand around shoving their cards at one another while trying to juggle appetizers cocktails and handshakes While all those things were present too much time spent on LinkedIn just left a bad taste in my mouth It forced me to assume that networking was essentially LinkedIn in real life Dry forced and awkward with little opportunity to be a real human and enjoy real interactions ’

;

,

,

save the guest speaker Karl Schultz from YAC Social and the unsuspecting husband of a makeup artist who as it turns out is trying to grow his power washing business ,

,

.

.

,

“

”,

,

,

.

,

.

:

,

,

.

As it turned out the event was really well organized and ended up offering a ton of valuable information that I could actually use I walked into Taqueria La Unica where the event was being hosted signed in and got a plethora of WENETYC information including a free gift along with a warm welcome As expected it was all women .

,

,

(

)

.

,

One of my goals was to be able to talk about this magazine in a way that engages people

,

Sitting down I was surrounded by excited chattering women who despite not knowing each other were eagerly sharing their stories and what they do for a living The intimate crowd was diverse and I was taken aback when one woman suddenly turned to me truly interested and asked who I was and what I did My big moment had arrived and I explained I am the Rock Hill Reader Since our readership is relatively small but growing a look of faint recognition moved across some faces and I further explained that the RHR is an online digital magazine based in Rock Hill and covers local people places ,

,

,

,

.

,

,

.

:

“

!”

,

,

,

12

STEPPING OUT CHANGE THE GAME BY JUST SHOWING UP

and things around York County I went on with building confidence from many looks of interest to explain that I saw the need for a local magazine that really dives into the changes Rock Hill is experiencing to tell that story in a way that focuses on localism and our community s people Nodding heads of agreement followed and others chimed in with their stories and introductions I bumbled over the initial hurdle of presentation style introductions and elevator speeches each one ending with encouraging light applause and could finally breathe easy since the worst of it was over To my surprise it really wasn t bad One of my goals was to be able to talk about this magazine in a way that engages people and really explains what the drive behind it is I had succeeded on my first try .

,

,

;

’

.

.

-

“

”,

.

,

’

.

.

!

I didn t expect much from the main part of the informational session about Facebook ads but I knew it would give me at least one or two takeaways Karl from Yac did offer some worthwhile takeaways and kindly stuck around after the initial presentation more of a discussion to answer questions and offer his expertise as well as advice to attendees He helped affirm many things I had been thinking of doing with the Rock Hill Reader but was previously too nervous to step out into the unknown with Karl was real and candid and knew how to talk with us about ads addressing each of our businesses individually as questions were raised Overall the introduction to Facebook ads for local businesses was more pleasant than one ’

,

.

,

(

)

.

.

,

.

,

13

would normally expect from a typical dreaded networking event.

The remainder of the evening consisted of bouncing ideas off each other in a helpful and supportive way as we navigated the world of entrepreneurship gathered

Click here to get the Rock Hill Reader's interactive, downloadable 1st time networking checklist!

around our tables. Little did I expect that it would be more fun than stressful. This event was not teeming with scary strangers that I dreaded approaching, but the friendly faces of connections I was about to make. More or less, this was what I would call a nonnetworking networking opportunity that allowed

me to actually contribute and learn something while I met like-minded people who were actually located in York County.

I have had a lot of apprehension about dragging myself to my first networking event in Rock Hill because I assumed so many things like this 1. Are male-dominated 2. Full of Charlotte business people and 3. Don’t amount to much in the way of genuine, lasting connections.

However, based on the fact that I was personally invited via social media by a leader of the network and that the group is meant only for women *gasp* in York County, I think I lucked out by being in the right place at the right time to get the opportunity to attend this particular event close to home.

14

NEW TO NETWORKING

?

Do I think this single event will open up doors that lead to a bright and shiny future of fame and fortune Not likely However I do think this event has helped quell some fears I previously held as truths about marketing myself to others Knowing that there are people out there that want to help others not just as a means to an end is really nice I encourage you to find a local networking event in York County or Rock Hill and see if it offers better results than the go to events that are always Charlotte based ?

.

DOWNLOAD NOW

:

,

.

,

.

-

-

.

Looking for a new job in Rock Hill Or maybe you want to attend your first York County networking event outside of LinkedIn like I did Either way Rock Hill Reader s networking checklist is an interactive PDF you can download right now to get prepared for your first networking event in York County ?

?

,

’

!

15

Old Sheldon Church wikimedia org .

SOUTH CAROLINA PICTURE PROJECT

The term crowdsourcing skyrocketed on Google s search radar around 2010 However it became a buzzword when it was coined in Wired Magazine by author Jeff Howe in 2006 Since then the process of using a crowd of people to get something done has infiltrated our lives so much that we hardly recognize it for the process it is Today Rock Hill residents are invited to help contribute to the preservation of the space around us as it stands now so it will last preserved into the future for generations to come ’

CROWD SOURCE YORK COUNTY

By Rebecca Sutton

.

.

,

,

.

,

,

,

,

.

From rail bridges to entire stretches of highway South Carolina s landmarks are disappearing and we need to preserve them Rock Hill is not immune to the cruel hands of nature and progress Because of time vandalism or development ruins are all that s left of former beloved landmarks The South Carolina Picture Project from SCIWAY is trying to change that and you can help ,

’

.

.

,

,

,

’

.

,

17

.

NOMADIC

|

24

Winthrop University Steve Moore 2012 Visit him on flickr ,

If you ve never been to www sciway net you ll learn that the site helps South Carolinians and people throughout the world find information about South Carolina quickly and easily The site also gives people a space to create a thriving repository of SC culture and information including 50 000 links to all sorts of South Carolina resources Among the links to events tourism information and city profiles lies a growing repository of images from the monumental task of taking on South Carolina s staggering number of landmarks and points of interest ’

.

.

,

’

.

,

.

,

,

’

.

What s more is that the SCPP is a nonprofit operating out of funds they raised in the spring of 2017 via donations from the public Robin ’

,

.

Welch one of only three team members helps to manage and edit the site That s right there are only three people behind the site including Brandon Coffey and Kerri Fitts who are Robin s two co conspirators Kerri is based in Columbia and handles all of our customer service Both of them are made of gold and make my work very happy Robin says She goes on to explain that lots of people think SCIWAY is run by the government but we re really just a tiny team of 3 people Because of limited resources and no pay the Project has has an uphill battle with a noble purpose

,

,

.

’

:

,

’

-

.

“

.

”

.

“

,

'

.”

,

.

Our most pressing need is a sponsor or sponsors Robin explains Without support we will have to shut down which would be a giant loss to our state because everyone seems to enjoy it so much The SCPP is just a really positive thing for South Carolina It is a way of coming together sharing our collective memories mobilizing preservation and creating joy and pride And it s not too shabby for tourism either People constantly use the Picture Project to plan trips

“

,”

. “

,

,

.

.

,

,

,

.

'

.

!”

ROBIN WELCH SOUTH CAROLINA PICTURE PROJECT SCIWAY

,

/

18

The site s team needs our help not only with sponsorship but with photo and art submissions While there are 8 306 photos currently on the Project s site the majority are from other parts of the state like Charleston Rock Hill and York County in general are sorely underrepresented Previous to this article the site had an ever growing hodgepodge list of local landmarks that the SCPP doesn t yet have or landmarks that aren t shown completely And not only specific landmarks are in need of photographic documentation but SCIWAY also collects many categories of landmarks for the SC Picture Project such as town clocks bridges barns courthouses mills and schools ’

,

,

.

,

’

,

.

.

,

’

’

.

,

,

,

,

,

,

.

Rock Hill features some of our state s most beautiful buildings and scenery that can be captured by you Counties like Chester and Lancaster have the fewest number of entries in the South Carolina Picture Project while Charleston County has over 200 pictures and the gallery as a whole has nearly 2 500 Rock Hill is lost somewhere in the middle but with art deco architecture and turn of the century barns buildings and ruins there is endless possibility in capturing these treasures ’

!

,

,

,

.

,

,

,

,

.

When was the last time a dilapidated building had a website A Facebook page Are you sure you can find mention of that barn in a book Chances are your answers are never no and I don t know Knowledge lost to time is as much of a tragedy as losing a landmark itself The Picture Project doesn t rely only on images Landmarks are researched but local knowledge including antidotes legends author accounts are needed Even armchair historians are needed to help round out the whole narrative aspect of each picture What s more storytellers in the traditional sense need not be the only folks contributing If you have information on a landmark s history its current use or condition you are needed as well That old story your uncle Louie loves to tell each year at Christmas Share it because one day you might not hear that story again ?

?

?

,

“

’

“

”, “

”,

”.

.

’

.

,

,

,

.

.

’

,

.

’

,

,

,

.

?

,

.

First Presbyterian Church of Rock Hill

SC Picture Project on Social Media Current crowdsourcing campaigns almost always use social media to obtain a higher number of contributions and the South Carolina Picture Project is no different You can find SCIWAY s Brandon Coffey one of South Carolina s most surprising historians with a talent like no other in the Facebook group called South Carolina Picture Project by SCIWAY ,

.

’

,

'

,

The Facebook group is not a free for all and members do need to abide by some basic rules but photos and art posted in the group have been known to be hand selected and the creator contacted to see if they would be willing to share their works and or information When you think you know a lot someone posts something new and you discover you have much more to find along the way ,

,

-

/

“

.

,

.”

.

It has been a neat way to connect with a ton of different people and get stories and insight that we could have never gotten previously Brandon says He explains that the group was started to reach a broader group of people in an interactive way Where the site itself had lacked some features like real time conversation the group more than makes up for it The active community is over 15 000 members strong and has dozens of posts a day that feature not only landmarks but anything from wildlife to personal expressions of art that feature aspects of our state in acrylic watercolor and pastel Brandon explains that people share their love of South Carolina in multifaceted ways with personal family stories landmarks they like to photograph or places they have stumbled across while roaming around the state

“

,”

.

.

,

-

,

.

,

,

,

,

,

.

,

,

.

What Does this Mean for You? Robin explains that contributing artists have had many sales come though the Picture Project The site has millions of visitors a year so it s is a great way for photographers to be discovered Sales have come from magazines phone books banks and tons of other businesses A senator in Washington even decorated his DC office with photos from the Picture Project she says . “

,

'

.

,

,

,

.

.”

.

Contributors retain the rights to their images get featured on the site and can share links to their own websites For those who contribute to at least 15 pages a profile page can be created that features their work and information ,

,

.

,

.

SHILOH SCHOOLHOUSE VANESSAKAUFFMANN,2015 WWW.VANESSAK.COM/

It has been a neat way to connect with a ton of different people and get stories and insight that we could have never gotten previously “

”

BRANDON COFFEY SOUTH CAROLINA PICTURE PROJECT SCIWAY

Image: Peter Krenn

/

From the SCPP Website If you are a member of a South Carolina business or organization that would like to be part of the South Carolina Picture Project please let us know We would love to come meet you and show you our work and how it can benefit you We have a deeply invested community with a terrific number of visitors and we play an important role in South Carolina especially in the fields of tourism and education "

,

.

.

,

–

.

Send submissions to photos sciway net

:

@

.

Sponsoring the South Carolina Picture Project would allow you to be part of something tremendously positive and worthwhile in our state so please reach out no matter how big or small your group is If we work together we can save something special ,

,

.

,

."

21

THE LIST ROCK HILL LANDMARKS NEED YOUR PHOTO SKILLS!

In addition to various scenes in and around downtown Rock Hill the following list compiled by the South Carolina Picture Project team with special help from Terri Harper represents current subjects and landmarks that have yet to be properly photographed for the Project ,

Please send submissions by email to photos sciway net

,

,

.

To get a PDF list that you can download with additional sites around Clover York Fort Mill and more head over to the Rock Hill Reader Blog by clicking this text ,

,

,

@

,

.

.

Red s Grill on East Main It s the longest continuously operating restaurant in Rock Hill There s a marker plaque on the bldg next to the door It s a nifty little place that serves all day 3 meals The Civitas statues Located on Dave Lyle Blvd There are 4 Civitas one on each corner There is a 5th Civita that is located inside City Hall in the Rotunda Freedom Walkway Five and Dine The building was where the Friendship Nine sat at a lunch counter and were arrested in the 60 s The Catawba Indian Reservation They have a center to tour Call for an appointment Emmet Scott High School It is not functioning as a school anymore It was the African American HS during segregation It is now owned by the city and used for community events Winthrop Farm It was a working farm at one time that provided all the food to feed students at Winthrop The Pump House at Riverwalk Former water treatment plant on the Catawba River Clinton College Friendship College '

.

:

'

'

.

'

,

.

: (

)

.

-

.

.

:

’

.

:

.

.

:

.

.

.

:

.

:

.

McCorkle Fewell Long House Afro American Insurance Building Rock Hill 558 South Lyle Dave Blvd Cherry Park Glencairn Gardens Firewood House Anderson House Rock Hill 227 Oakland Ave Bleachery Water Treatment Plant Catawba Rosenwald School Ebenezer Academy Church First Presbyterian Church Hermon Presbyterian Church Highland Park Manufacturing Plant Laurelwood Cemetery Mount Prospect Baptist Church Nation Ford Fish Weir People s National Bank Rock Hill Body Company Rock Hill Cotton Factory Stokes Mayfield Housel Gettys Art Center White Home The Withers Building Winthrop University Neely s Creek ARP Church Winthrop University Piedmont Medical Center Trail -

-

-

-

-

(

)

-

(

)

/

’

-

:

’

22

But the itch to work with children never left me. So I was thrilled at the opportunity to help kids improve their conditioning.

I have worked as a manager of a fitness center, personal trainer, and coach.

Helping kids improve their skills and mindset is a passion of mine.

In December, REvo Speed and Agility Clinic was born. REvo Speed and Agility is a youth conditioning studio specializing in improving the physical conditioning of your student athlete.

We work with your child on improving their skill sets, speed, balance, agility strength, and confidence.

REvo Youth Conditioning

Youth conditioning programs for children are designed to assist children of all ages and skill levels. Whether a child is a future Olympic athlete or they just want to get in better shape, sports training programs and conditioning can help. A child who is interested in trying out for a sport, for example, can benefit from sports training where they can identify their stronger skills and work on their weaker ones.

By Brian Jones Is Youth Conditioning

When long time friend and local physical

?

Right for Your Child

therapist, Scott Sherrill approached me, right before Christmas about running his

While youth conditioning is definitely a

new youth conditioning clinic, REvo,

great way for student athletes to

located at 1317 Ebeneezer Road, I was

develop their skills during the off

thrilled.

season, your child doesn’t have to be an athlete to benefit from youth

I graduated from Winthrop University

conditioning. Let’s take a look at what

with a degree in physical education but

youth conditioning is and then explore a

decided to pursue a career in real estate

few questions to help you decide if it’s

alongside my brother.

right for your child.

23

Is REvo Right for You? Consider the following questions... * Does your child want to improve a specific skill or skill set? * Does your child want to achieve a new personal record? * Does your child want to get stronger, faster, and healthier? * Does your child need motivation (a good old-fashioned kick in the pants) from trained experts? * Does your child want to get in better shape? * Does your child need motivation to be active during your off season? * Does your child enjoy personal training or small group training? * Does your child need to improve self confidence?

If you answered yes to even one of these questions, then it’s time to check out REvo Speed and Agility and schedule your free consultation today!

REvo Speed and Agility is located at 1317 Ebeneezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732. For more information reach out to Brian Jones 803-517-1959, brian@thejoneszones.com

ONE POT WONDER TEXAS HASH :

The Southern Food Junkie is back with another easy recipe fit for a family on a budget Texas Hash a dish Ronnie has been eating since childhood is a cheap easy meal to fix with little fuss .

,

,

,

,

.

There are probably as many recipes for Texas Hash as there are Texans No one is exactly sure where the name Texas Hash comes from nor what it s historically supposed to contain That s OK because Google doesn t seem to know much about it s origins either A search for Texas Hash returned an endless list of recipes while informative results in subsequent searches for Texas Hash History were equally elusive .

, “

,

”

'

.

’

'

’

"

.

"

,

+

.

Nevertheless Texas Hash is a great casserole recipe for a family on a budget Easy to make this will have your cowboys at home shoveling up fork full after fork full Grab the reins of your kitchen and enjoy ,

.

,

.

.

The Southern Food Junkie s version is a combination of hamburger meat stewed tomatoes green peppers and spices that he serves over rice He says it s a perfect meal for those nights when you get home dog tired don t have anything laid out and have no time to prepare something complicated This filling dish is a favorite at the South Food Junkie s home and it s sure to be a crowd pleaser at your place too ’

,

,

,

.

’

-

’

,

,

.

’

,

’

Southern Food Junkie Ronnie Williams is our resident chef and down home country boy full of personality He always has great tips on how to make a dish easier or more delicious

-

.

.

You can check out all his videos and even more recipes on his website at www southernfoodjunkie com .

.

He is also on Facebook and Instagram so check him out there as well ,

!

!

25

ONE POT WONDER TEXAS HASH

,

:

/

,

,

:

&

Instructions

Ingredients

1 lb hamburger meat thawed 1 can stewed tomatoes do not drain 1 medium bell pepper green pepper cored seeded and chopped 1 medium Onion optional if you like a sweet taste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Chili Powder 2 cups long grain rice 4 cups water Salt pepper to taste

Rice

:

Then drain off all the grease Take bell pepper core seed and cut into small pieces Combine bell pepper stewed tomatoes worcestershire sauce chilli powder and salt pepper into frying pan Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until liquid is reduced by half Approximately 5 mins After reducing liquid and your rice is done it is time to eat Serve the Texas Hash on top of the rice and enjoy

.

In a small stock pot add 4 cups of water and turn on high heat Bring water to boil and add rice Reduce heat and cover till all the water is absorb Remove from heat and let sit ,

.

.

.

.

Hash

,

,

,

.

,

,

,

/

.

.

While rice is cooking add 1lb of hamburger meat to a large frying pan and set burner to medium high heat Cook until meat is browned ,

.

.

.

,

!

!

26

Four Tips to Naturally Boost Immune Function Worried about catching the flu Don t want your child to catch that cold going around at school or daycare Get ready to learn a few simple changes that can boost your body s natural immunity ?

'

?

'

.

Every day 24 7 your body encounters germs on a second by second basis We are surrounded Many of these bacteria or viruses are capable of turning into cold like symptoms or even the flu as our body adapts to them What separates one person to the next How is it that one person will become sick and another won t even when they have encountered the exact same germs It s simple If the immune system is functioning at a high level the germs won t affect us if it is not that s where we begin to get sick or feel under the weather ,

/

,

.

.

-

.

?

' ,

?

,

'

.

'

;

,

'

.Â

1 Avoid Sugar .

I know it s that dreaded recommendation that no one wants to listen to because sugar is a pervasive part of the SAD standard American diet It is no coincidence that the letters spell out sad because sugar s nasty side effects on your health are sad indeed Sugar increases inflammation feeds bacteria and cancer cells and depresses immune function overall It should be minimized in your everyday life but especially if you are trying to avoid sickness or are actively fighting illness In those cases it should be eliminated 100 It s not just things that taste sweet like desserts that need to be avoided Sugar is added in its many forms ,

'

...

(

).

"

"

'

.

,

,

.

,

.

,

%.

'

,

.

,

,

,Â

avoided Sugar is added in its many forms to almost all processed foods It is important to read labels on everything you eat and know all of the different forms of sugar to avoid in order to truly be vigilant .

,

.

,

.

2 Get Adequate Rest .

In our busy lives this can easily become an overlooked aspect of a healthy lifestyle Rest is important because this is the time your body is able to heal and restore itself Notice I say adequate rest and not a specific number of hours That is because just like almost anything adequate rest ,

.

.

.

,

,

Â

27

4 Get your Spine Checked and Adjusted Regularly

differs from person to person depending on factors such as age activity level as well as the number of stresses a person encounters day to day Immune function is depressed if your body is lacking the time it needs to heal and restore itself Especially if you are feeling even a little under the weather taking time to rest is essential in your ability to bounce back as quickly as possible ,

.

,

.

Your nervous system is the system in your body that controls all others including your immune system The purpose of the spine is to house and protect that most important system Through the nerves your body is able to communicate back and forth between the brain and body conveying messages that control function healing and senses like pain or temperature Simply put if you have nerve interference preventing your body from functioning at 100 there is no amount of good nutrition exercise rest or supplementation that can fix it It is essential to remove that interference and allow your body to communicate fully That is where regular chiropractic evaluation can be essential to wellness

.

,

,

.

.

.

3 Avoid Artificial Colors Flavors Additives in Your Food .

,

,

,

,

, &

.

,

%

Simply put artificial chemical additives in any form are processed in the body as a toxin not as nutrition This ties your body up in the process of detoxing these sources of junk and overloads your system so that it can t run effectively or efficiently This is a source of interference to the body s innate ability to heal Artificial colors artificial flavors MSG artificial sweeteners nitrites and nitrates used to preserve foods and extend shelf life propylene glycol the list of things to avoid is a mile long A simple rule is to ALWAYS read the label of a food and to choose foods with a shorter list of ingredients and those that are recognizable If it sounds like it was made in a lab and not a kitchen it is likely something to avoid that will serve as a toxin and not as nutrition

,

,

,

,

.

.

'

,

.

.Â

.

'

.

,

,

,

,

,

,

Knowledge is power and that is why I am passionate about educating our community so they can be the best version of themselves As a chiropractic physician I am an advocate for reducing interference to the body s natural ability to heal so for me living that chiro life means a simple holistic approach to life The body is meant to heal and function at 100 we just need to step out of the way and eliminate interference Be the best version of you for the betterment of all Dr Traci Levy

...

,

.

,

.

,

'

.

;

,

,

,

"

"

.

.

%,

.

...

--

.

.

Dr Traci Levy DC practices privately in Fort Mill SC and operates the free holistic health website www thatchirolife com

--

.

,

.

.

.

28

March 2018

Rock Hill Reader

issue 03

the Magazine Credits

Founder, Rebecca Sutton

Editor

Catherine Sutton

Contributing Writer

Dr. Martha Benn Macdonald

Contributing Writer

Dr. Traci Levy DC

Contributing Writer

Chris Jones

Contributing Writer

Brian Jones

Contributor

Ronnie Williams

Contributor

Robin Welch, South Carolina Picture Project

Contributor

Brandon Coffey, South Carolina Picture Project

Contributor

Kerri Fitts, South Carolina Picture Project

Advertiser

Women Entrepreneurs Network York County, SC

Advertiser

Creative Cockades

Photo Contributions Cover Photo Design, marketing, social media

Steve Moore, Peter Krenn, Vaness Kauffmann Benton Henry Rebecca Sutton

Special thanks to all those who provided images for the SCPP article. You are talented artists who add beauty to the world, one photo at a time!

EDITORIAL

OFFICE

Rock Hill Reader the Magazine is published independently by Rock Hill Reader Rock Hill, South Carolina | +(803) 810-9458 rockhillreader@gmail.com

www.rockhillreader.com

Image: Peter Krenn