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Healthy, wealthy & wise Tips for starting fresh or getting back on track

Beyond the Music Behind the scenes with the Clover Choraliers

Chamber Spotlight Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce news and information

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INTO spring By Susan Bromfield, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

t is my pleasure to present the spring issue of Lake Wylie Today for 2013. This issue is packed full of information and showcases a vibrant community with a lot going on. Each spring we focus on kicking off the New Year right and offering readers ways to achieve their professional and personal goals. Be sure to check out our Healthy, Wealthy and Wise article this issue where local experts offer tips for setting new goals or getting back on track. This issue also includes information about things to do this spring. The Strawberry Festival, held in May in Fort Mill, was named the No. 1 festival in South Carolina in 2012. The ComeSee-Me Festival, held each April in Rock Hill, includes activities at Glencairn Gardens and is always a delight. Several events are held each spring at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, as well. In addition, there are also many beautiful scenic areas that enable people to hike, bike and explore the scenery and nature trails, including the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill and McDowell Nature Preserve. Did you know there is a master gardener that grows award-winning roses at Lake Wylie? John Olson, known for his beautiful rose garden in River Hills is featured in the Garden Party section this issue. Garden Party also includes a preview of the upcoming Lake Wylie Home and Garden tour, presented by the Lake WylieClover Republican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. The tour will be held Saturday, April 27 and will feature an assortment of homes and gardens located all around the Lake Wylie area. It showcases the beauty of living on or around the lake. A buffet luncheon with fashion show at River Hills Country Club has been added to the event this year. Proceeds will benefit a scholarship for a Clover High School student. See the article for ticket information. Development Update is overflowing with information about new and expanding businesses in Lake Wylie. Community Connection features the town of Clover and its 125th anniversary. Clover is a small town rich in heritage and worthy of a year-long celebration. Since this is the Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

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Springtime on Lake Wylie. (Photo/Ed Stewart) issue of Lake Wylie Today, Roving Palate includes several establishments with healthy selections. The article features: The Jasmine CafĂŠ, worthy of an excursion to historic downtown York to try a new dining experience; Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza, which features a variety of salads and vegetarian choices; and The Wine Shop, which offers a selection of wines, salads and other healthy menu items. Our local writers, seasonal topics and stories add to the local flavor of our quarterly community magazine designed to shine a light on our beautiful area. Lake Wylie Today is collaboration of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and publisher SC Biz News. Our goal is to present a beautiful full-color magazine that helps to promote and market Lake Wylie and its businesses, real estate, area attractions and events. We encourage you to submit news and photos to be presented in the mailbag each issue. Email susan@lakewyliesc.com to submit your photos and story ideas. Lake Wylie is a great place to visit, to live and to work. It is a pleasure to work every day to promote our beautiful area and its many attractions. LW

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Director of Business Development - Mark Wright mwright@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3143

2 Our View Springtime in Lake Wylie

Andy Owens - Managing Editor aowens@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3141 Senior Copy Editor - Beverly Morgan bmorgan@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3115

6 Mailbag

Creative Director - Ryan Wilcox production1@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3117

14 Shoreline

Art Director - Kevin Greene kgreene@scbiznews.com • 864.235.5677

Mike Stephens is crowned King of the Lake

Senior Graphic Designer - Jane Mattingly production2@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3118 Advertising Sales - Jane DuBois Coulter jane@lakewylietoday.com • 704.287.8668

18 Roving Palate

Event Manager - Kathy Allen kallen@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3113

Healthy, fresh and delicious fare from local restaurants

Audience Development & IT Manager Kim McManus kmcmanus@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3116

26 Garden Party

President and Group Publisher - Grady Johnson gjohnson@scbiznews.com • 843.849.3103

Master gardener grows show-stopping roses in Lake Wylie

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Contributing Editors Susan Bromfield President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce susan@lakewyliesc.com • 803.831.2827

Tips for getting healthy, wealthy and wise in 2013

Jane DuBois Coulter jane@lakewylietoday.com • 704.287.8668

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Project Manager - Allison Cooke Oliverius

Clover celebrates 125 years

Contributing Writers Susan Bromfield, David Coone, Jane DuBois Coulter, Jeffrey Cushing, Allison Cooke Oliverius, Jay Rinehart, Jan Todd

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Behind the scenes with the Clover Choraliers

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Mailbag Did you just catch a fish? Celebrate your 50th wedding anniversary? Are you participating in a charity event or community fundraiser? Where did you go on your last family outing? Whether you just celebrated a major milestone or are gearing up to give back, part of our goal with Lake Wylie Today is to provide a platform for our community to share what’s happening in the community through stories and photos. We want to celebrate with you, laugh with you and build memories with you. See page 12 for information on how to submit photos and stories.

Get some fresh air Lake Wylie and surrounding areas are bursting with things to do as we settle into spring. Whether you’re up for an exhilarating hike, a fun festival or a relaxing picnic in a field of flowers, Lake Wylie Today has compiled a list of fun and family-friendly things to do and places to visit this spring.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Glencairn Garden

Each spring, Glencairn Garden in Rock Hill is prime real estate. From late March to mid-April, the 11-acre garden is bursting with blooms including: pansies, daffodils, peonies, azaleas, viburnums, pink and white dogwoods, redbuds, saucer magnolias, Chinese fringe trees, water iris, flowering cherry (Yoshino and Kwanzan) and Japanese apricot trees, just to name a few. Glencairn Garden also hosts many community activities year-round, ranging from festivals to gardening seminars to days volunteers can come in and help with the garden. It’s also the birthplace of Rock Hill’s Come-See-Me festival, which this year takes place April 11-20. Check the garden’s website for the latest information on events and programs. Glencairn Gardens is located at 725 Crest St. in Rock Hill. Admission is free. www. rockhillrocks.com.

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Anne Springs Close Greenway

The Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill opened to the public on Earth Day 1995. The greenway is a 2,300acre area dedicated to low-impact recreation and the preservation of historic and natural resources. Over the last 18 years, the greenway has developed more than 36 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, and it’s played host to thousands at its annual Earth Day celebrations. Annual memberships are available and a great way to take advantage of what the greenway has to offer, however daily fees also are available. The Nature Center Welcome Station is located at 1604 21 Bypass, Fort Mill. www. leroysprings.com

Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden spans 400 acres of meadows, woodlands and waterfront property along Lake Wylie. It includes gardens, fountains, a conservancy for tropical plants and a nature walk. The gardens are popular with locals and have garnered national attention, with HGTV naming it one of the nation’s 20 Great Gardens. See Places of Interest, Page 8

Festivals/Events 50th annual Come-See-Me Festival

When: April 11-20, 2013 Where: Rock Hill, Glencairn Gardens www.comeseeme.org The Come-See-Me Festival was created as a family event. During the festival, residents and visitors enjoy live entertainment, the annual parade, Beach Bash, Moonlight Jazz and Mayor’s Frog Jump, as well as the Tailgate Party and Fireworks Extravaganza.

Strawberry Festival

When: May 3-4, 2013 Where: Walter Y. Elisha Park www.scstrawberryfestival.com The S.C. Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill features live music, strawberry shortcake eating contest, 5k run/walk, food and business vendors, and a Kids Zone with rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, Guitar Hero contest, and arts and crafts tables.

Earth Day at Anne Springs Close Greenway

When: April 20, 2013, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 288 Dairy Barn Lane, Fort Mill www.leroysprings.com Earth Day is the greenway’s largest event of the year. Activities include wildlife exhibits, wagon rides, cane pole fishing, alternative energy vehicle exhibits, milking cows, juried student art competition, bluegrass bands and more. This year, an announcement is expected from greenway officials regarding an expansion.

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DSBG nears midway point in campaign for children’s garden

aniel Stowe Botanical Garden is nearing the $1 million mark in an effort to match a $2 million gift for a major addition. Lost Hollow: The Kimbrell Children’s Garden is a magical new space planned for the heart of the 380-acre garden where children of all ages can let their imaginations flow free. DSBG announced the project last May when Gastonia businessman Duke Kimbrell and his wife Dot pledged a leadership gift of $2 million. The garden began an effort to match the funds to build the first phase of Lost Hollow. To date, DSBG has received $875,000 in gifts and pledges, Executive Director Kara Newport said. “We’re extremely pleased,” Newport said. “The generous leadership of the Kimbrells set the right tone for this fundraising effort. Our public campaign is really just beginning. The money raised to date is thanks to the generosity of our board, key foundations and other people who have been supporters of the Garden for many years.” Designed with the spirit of the gardens’ founder in mind, Lost Hollow will offer guests a memorable experience. It will flow seamlessly from the formal design of the established gardens to paths where adventure is waiting to unfold. Striking, Old World architecture combines with sophisticated Southern horticulture, to envelop guests as they begin to their adventure. More than just a garden, it challenges conventional approaches to design with 14 destinations within the garden. “Think of it as a deconstructed castle,” Newport said. “We don’t really want to be restrictive in how guests explore the garden but there is evidence in the design of a medieval theme. But what’s more important is that chilPlaces of Interest, from Page 6

Daniel Stowe kicks off each spring with an Orchid Spectacular. The annual event, which runs January through mid-March is held in the Orchid Conservatory and includes a special display of the garden’s collection of more than 5,000 orchids. Another popular event, the Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure, scheduled for March 23 and 24, brings the popular children’s story

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dren who visit here learn to appreciate beauty.” For example, in one of the garden’s centerpieces, the Sunken Pond, there is what might be interpreted as remnants of an ancient castle below the surface of the water. It will be a place to appreciate the serene beauty of an aquatic landscape. A Throne Room includes substantial stone thrones ostensibly for king and queen, but in early testing of the drawings one child saw Abraham Lincoln’s chair in the concept. The exhibits will be open to interpretation. Also key to the display are pieces of Daniel Stowe’s estate, including a large fireplace opening that will become Fireplace Cave, a European phone booth among a grove of walnut trees that mixes in the tone of Dr. Who and an Aviary that will house, not birds, but potentially alive with a visit from Peter Rabbit himself and plenty of children’s activities. A photographer will be on hand to take pictures of children with live Easter bunnies. DSBG is located at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont. www.dsbg.org

playful young guests centered in a garden full of foods for native wildlife. The garden is working with internationally renowned landscape designer and artist W. Gary Smith as well as the landscape design firm Sitework Studios, based in Asheville. Smith has an extensive portfolio of garden designs including Enchanted Woods at Winterthur in Delaware and the new Santa Fe Botanical Garden in New Mexico. Construction on the project will begin after the garden matches the Kimbrells contribution. That will likely mean construction on Phase 1 will begin this fall. Construction will take a little over a year. During that time the garden will continue to raise funds for Phase 2.

species of birds, all in its 1,108 acres. The adjacent Copperhead Island is the only public boat launch to Lake Wylie in Mecklenburg County. Pier fishing, trails, primitive camping and picnic shelters also are available. Be sure to visit McDowell Nature Center for information about the preserve and educational programs. The Nature Center is located at 15222 York McDowell Nature Preserve Road, Charlotte, NC 28278. For more informaThe McDowell Nature Preserve offers 56 camping sites, 7 miles of hiking trails and 119 tion, call 704-588-5224.

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Open house at Gaston Day School There will be an Open House at Gaston Day School March 12 at 7 p.m. and April 9 at 7 p.m. Find out information about all the school has to offer, including its Pre-K program. www.gastonday.org

The Palisades Episcopal School The Palisades Episcopal School (PES) Gryphons Varsity Basketball Team had a fantastic season this year. As of Jan. 28, the team had won 10 out of 12 games with six games left to play. The PES Junior Varsity Gryphons Basketball Team had a great season as well, finishing with an even 5-5 record.Â Congratulations also goes out to PES 5th grader Andrew DeWeese on his stellar performance at the Mecklenburg County Independent School Spelling Bee. Andrew made it to the 4th round of competition.

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Choralier Candlelight Concert date changed to May 16 and 17 Due to popular demand, the Clover Choraliers have rescheduled their original single concert on March 21 to two concert dates in May. The candlelight concerts will be Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, May 17, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The concerts will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1621 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054 Tickets are $10. For more information, visit www.clover.k12.sc.us.

‘Dinosaurs Alive’ at Carowinds

New in 2013, Carowinds offers guests the opportunity to step back in time with the addition of Dinosaurs Alive, the largest animatronic dinosaur park in the Southeast. This multi-sensory and interactive dinosaur park will allow guests to experience the sights and sounds of 32 roaring life-sized animated dinosaurs along a trail stretching across 5 wooded acres. Each dinosaur is made to replicate nearly every feature of the mammoth creatures that once roamed the earth 120-million years ago. Some dinosaurs will move and roar on command, and kids will be able to explore their own dinosaur dig site giving visitors a prehistoric experience. Exhibit highlights include the representation from 25 diverse species originally unearthed in 5 different continents. Several dinosaurs are equipped with a console so kids can move them themselves and each dinosaur is paired with information sharing how it lived millions of years ago. The exhibit has 13 scenes spread across more than 1,000 yards of trails including the ferocious and ever popular Tyrannosaurus Rex as he battles it out with Triceratops. The largest dinosaur in the exhibit is the Ruyangosaurus from the early Cretaceous period. It reaches 40 feet high and over 60 feet long.

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Snow at Lake Wylie

This photo was taken Feb. 17, 2013 and submitted by Beth Harrell. The view is from her kitchen window looking out at the 13th fairway on the River Hills Country Club golf course.

Lake Wylie Boat Parade The winner of this year’s boat parade was “Rock and Roll Christmas,” designed by Brad Thomas. Second place went to the Russell Partin family for their design, “Rudolph pulling Frosty.” Third place was awarded to Jack Tomasovich for “Pirate Christmas.” Congratulations to all of the winners from the 2012 Holiday Boat Parade.

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Mike Stephens holds up samples of his winning catch before releasing them back into the lake.

KING OF THE LAKE

Newly crowned “King of the Lake” Mike Stephens accepts his award from Ken Ponder, owner of Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle, the major sponsor of the tournament. Story and photos by Jan Todd

ive fishermen. Five boats. Five fish each. Five thousand dollars. The anglers gathered before dawn in November, ready to compete in the final King of the Lake fishing tournament. “Most of the time, we’re competing against dozens of other fishermen for a prize of a thousand dollars or so,” said Mike Stone, organizer of the series. “Not today. Today there are just five of us and the purse is $5,000. That’s a big deal!” The King of the Lake tournament series began Jan. 28, 2012 and was designed as a series of

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six tournaments during the course of a year. “Bass fishing is a seasonal sport,” Stone said. “You change where and how you fish, according to the time of year.” This tournament would reward the most consistent fisherman, the one who could catch fish month after month, season after season. Stone explained that there is a huge difference in fish behavior as the weather changes. “In the winter, when the weather is cold, we fish deep. During the spring, the fish are near the banks where they are bedding and laying eggs,” he said. One tournament event was held at night, a mid-summer trial held from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

“The fish usually head for deeper water as the sun goes down,” Stone said. “So we were fishing around 20 feet deep that night.” Entry fees for each event was $150 and first place for each paid out $1,000. Depending on the number of competitors in each event, second and third place had payouts, as well. Fishermen competed for one of five spots for the grand championship. Points were awarded based on the place achieved during each trial, then tallied for the top five fishermen to compete in the championship. “We had one drop event,” Stone said, “We used the top five scores of the six events for each fisherman. So if someone missed one tournament, they could still win.” Most of the competitors were local fishermen, referring to themselves as “weekend anglers.” The competition was open to both professionals and weekend anglers, and pro fisherman Jason Quinn took home the first tournament’s top prize. Ultimately, the five finalists were Mike Stephens, Mike Brehm, Mike Stone, Hunter Hicks and Ron Farrow, all local to Lake Wylie. On the morning of the final championship, Farrow showed up with coffee for each of his competitors. “We’re all friends here,” he said. “Yeah, I wish nothing but the best for your guys,” Brehm quipped. “I hope every one of you comes in second.” Stone was particularly optimistic. “I went to a Chinese restaurant last night and my fortune cookie read: ‘You may lose the small ones, but win the big one.’ If that isn’t a good omen, I don’t know what is,” he said.

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Shoreline At the end of the day of the championship, the “big one” was in the live well of Mike Stephens’ boat. All five competitors, along with family members and friends, gathered in the parking lot at Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle, the major sponsor of the event. Stephens brought in five bass, weighing just over 8 1/2 pounds total. “I got really lucky,” he said. “I went to a spot I’d been watching, one with lots of little schools of fish, and I caught my limit quickly.” Stephens used an Alabama rig early in the day, which

is a set of five lures connected by a jig head to a single line. The rig mimics a little school of baitfish and triggers the bass to start feeding. It’s a relatively new innovation in the bass fishing world and has proven very successful. “After I caught the first five, I switched over to a single jig and spent the rest of the day going after bigger fish,” Stephens said. The competitors were allowed up to five fish in their live well at a time. The wells are aerated, to keep the fish alive and healthy. As larger fish are

Fishing tournaments Lake Wylie Big Bass Contest Begins March 1, 2013 Where: Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle Cost: $5 per person each month Contact: Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle, 803-831-0251 http://www.lakewyliebaitandtackle.com/ Register at Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle each month for just $5. Then every time you catch a “big one,” bring it up to the Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle to weigh it in. At the end of each month, the biggest bass wins a $100 gift certificate. Must be registered prior to weigh-in. Cannot register the day of. Cannot weigh dead fish. Lake Wylie Bait and Tackle is located at 4070 Charlotte Highway, Lake Wylie. Truck and trailer/boat parking available.

Fishing for a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Bass Tournament April 5, 2013, 6:30 p.m. – April 6, 2:30 a.m. Where: Buster Boyd Boat Landing, Lake Wylie Cost: $75 per team Contact: Erwin Gaston, 704-617-0247, Erwin_ Gaston@kindermorgan.com This tournament is to raise money for the Western York County Relay For Life Breast Cancer Awareness 2013. Entry fee is $75 of which $25 goes to the charity and $50 to the purse. The tournament is open to all that want to enter. For more information, please visit www.lwtt.org.

caught, smaller ones in the well are replaced and released. At the end of the competition, all caught fish are weighed and released into the lake. “People don’t always realize the extent these fishermen go to to keep their catch alive and healthy,” said Ken Ponder, co-owner of Lake Wylie Bait & Tackle with Brittney Stegall. “They are very conscientious about protecting the wildlife and the lake.” Stone hopes to repeat the King of the Lake tournament series in the future. “It was a lot of fun and something a little different than the team tournaments that are held on the lake.” When asked the secret to being a top fisherman on the lake, Stone said, “Consistency. Every one of these top guys are fishing Lake Wylie all the time.” Stone himself said he fishes two or three days of every week. “I love being out on the lake,” he said. “There’s no substitute for it.” LW

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Boating Safety Education Class

April 9-10, 2013, 6 p.m. Fee $35 per person. Will be held at the River Hills Marina, 54 Marina Road, Lake Wylie.

About Lake Wylie Boating Education Class May 7, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Fee $20 per person. Held at Lake Wylie Library, 185 Blucher Circle, Lake Wylie.

Boating Education Class July 16, 18, 2013. 9 a.m. Fee $35 per person. Will be held at the River Hills Marina, 54 Marina Road, Lake Wylie.

s temperatures heat up, the boats come out and Lake Wylie Today wants you to be safe out there on the water. Lake Wylie law enforcement officers and the Lake Wylie Marine Commission strongly encourage boaters of all ages to take a live 6-8 hour approved boating safety education class. In South Carolina, boaters under 16 years

of age are required to pass an approved boater education course before operating, without supervision, a personal watercraft (jet ski) or a boat powered by 15 hp motor or more. Boating Education Courses are offered by Lighthouse Marine Service and taught by a U.S. Coast Guard captain. See the sidebar for a list of classes. For more information and to register, visit www.lmservice.org.

License to fish Be sure you stop and get a fishing license before you drop a line in Lake Wylie. Just in case you weren’t aware, fishing on the South Carolina side of the lake requires an S.C. fishing license. And fishing on the North Carolina side requires an N.C. fishing license. So be sure and take a lake map with you to show you where the borders are.

Here is a little important info about obtaining an S.C. fishing license: • No hunting or fishing license or permit required until person reaches age 16. • Persons whose privileges are suspended are not eligible to apply, hold, or use DNR licenses, permits, stamps or tags.

Resident Fishing Licenses

Resident State Freshwater Fishing License

Price

$10.00

Resident 14-day Fishing License

5.00

Resident Lakes & Reservoirs Permit (Valid for Cane Pole Only)

3.00

Resident Junior Sportsman License (Age 16 through 17)

16.00

Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing License

10.00

Resident 14-day Saltwater Fishing License

5.00

Nonresident Fishing Licenses

Price

Nonresident Annual Freshwater Fishing License

$35.00

Nonresident 7-day Freshwater Fishing License

11.00

Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing License

35.00

Nonresident 14-day Saltwater Fishing License

11.00

Source: S.C. DNR

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Roving Palate Salmon cooked in a cast iron pan and placed on a bed of fresh spring vegetables is a heart healthy choice at The Wine Shop at Rivergate.

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crowd had gathered for a wine tastingheld each Saturday afternoon at The Wine Shop at Rivergate. As patrons arrived, they were warmly greeted by the staff and invited to taste a selection of four featured wines. Afterwards, most lingered to enjoy a glass of the wine they had just tasted, along with a selection from The Wine Shop’s gourmet menu. In addition to the featured wines from the tasting, guests could choose from a menu of one of the largest by-the-glass selections in the area. Wine pairings are suggested on the menu for various appetizers and entrees, and the expert staff are also ready with recommendations. “We have two philosophies with our wine suggestions,” said Devin Allen, head chef and general manager at the café. “One is to pair a wine that compliments and helps bring out the flavors of the dish, and the second is to balance the flavors. An example would be a really rich dish paired with an acidic, lively wine.” Lighter fare, such as the Niçoise-style ahi tuna salad, might be paired with less acidic chardonnay or a French picpoul de pinet from Gerard Bertrand. “The ahi tuna salad is one of our most popular dishes, particularly at lunch,” Allen said. “For dinner, our fresh catch and pasta of the day are customer favorites.” The cast iron salmon, served on a bed of fresh spring vegetables, is a heart healthy and delicious choice for the evening meal.

The seafood salad is made fresh each day at the Jasmine Café in York.

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Roving Palate Allen is backed by a crew of culinary professionals who inspire such delicacies as truffle fries tossed with goat cheese, Italian panini sandwiches, and salmon Oscar with lump crab cake and hollandaise sauce served for Sunday brunch. Every week features live jazz on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and special wine dinners with tastings are planned every month. “A highlight in April will be a dinner attended by Kurt Venge, a winemaker frrom Napa,” Allen said. “His Scout’s Honor Proprietary Red Wine has always been a favorite of our guests.” For private parties, the café has an upstairs tasting room that can accommodate up to 30 people. Custom dinner menus or hors d’oeuvres can be prepared for special celebrations, business presentations, or just a night out for wine clubs or groups of friends. The Wine Shop at Rivergate is located near the fountain. 14142 Rivergate Parkway, Suite The Wine Shop at Rivergate hosts complimentary tastings each Saturday afternoon. 200. Open every day at 11 a.m. www.TheWine- Customers often enjoy some of the gourmet menu items following the wine tasting. ShopatRivergate.com Fresh salads, specialty sandwiches and choices. “We have some customers who come Jasmine Café in several times a week,” said Linda Elling- homemade soups make up the daily menu at For a delightful lunch in a quiet atmosphere ton, owner and chef. “They love that they can the Jasmine Café. The Jasmine cranapple salad infused with Southern charm, the Jasmine Café choose from several items on the menu that are is one of the most popular salads, served with in downtown York serves up plenty of healthy low-fat and healthy.” Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, wal-

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Roving Palate nuts and blue cheese. Ellington scours the farmers’ market in the summer and purchases local produce from various farms to serve in the restaurant. The food is simple and delicious and served by a staff specializing in gracious hospitality. Ellington loves to tell the history of the café. “The building is dated 1804,” she said. “We bought it about seven years ago and totally renovated it.” Ellington lives upstairs and restored the home and restaurant to honor its

heritage and preserve its historical charm. Many of Jasmine Café’s customers are from York County, but quite a few travel from Charlotte, Gastonia and other areas. “York is a wonderful place to visit,” Ellington said. “People enjoy the small town charm, the antique stores and the rich history of the area.” The quaint ambiance of Jasmine Café makes it a perfect venue for special occasions and group gatherings. “We host a lot of bridesmaid luncheons,

rehearsal dinners and reunions,” Ellington said. “There are some book club groups and others that meet here on a regular basis, as well. We’ll do tea parties, cater dinners on site or off, and open up the restaurant for private dinners and events.” Ellington loves to entertain and will customize menus for the occasion. The Jasmine Café is located at 8 N. Congress St. in York. It is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; other hours by appointment.

Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant

A favorite spot since 1996, the Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant has become a family tradition for many in the area. The Harkey family has been regular customers for 15 years. “We’ve watched their kids grow up,” said Teresa Woods, who has managed the restaurant since it opened. “One of their kids even took her first steps here in the restaurant!” The family atmosphere is certainly one factor that keeps people coming back, but the biggest draw is the food. Jean and Bill Hipp drive 45 minutes from Richburg to eat pizza a couple of times a month. “We’ve tried other places, but nothing compares to the food here,” the Hipps said. They love the artichoke dip and pizza. “Sometimes when the weather is warm, we’ll go kayaking and come here afterwards,” they added. “We always sit at the same table and the waitress knows our order by heart.” Jane Finch often stops in with her friends for Italian entrees or one of the fresh salad selections. “If I’m ‘being good,’ I’ll get the grilled

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The pizza dough and sauce are made from scratch each day at Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant.

The Jasmine Café, known for its Southern fare, is housed in a building constructed in 1804. chicken salad or the chicken salad platter,” she said. “They are really delicious.” Finch also takes advantage of Lake Wylie Pizza’s catering menu and delivery service. “When I want to throw together a quick dinner party, I’ll order a pan of the roasted blackened chicken penne or lasagne. They bring it right to my house with a big salad and garlic rolls. I just relax and enjoy dinner with my friends.” Everything is fresh made at Lake Wylie Pizza. “Our dough is made from scratch for the pizza, and we use top-of-the-line cheeses and ingredients,” Woods said. “We make our own sauce. That’s what makes our pizza so good.” There’s an extensive kids menu, plus daily lunch specials. The restaurant also has a patio for outdoor dining when the weather is nice. Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian Restaurant is located at 4074 Charlotte Highway. It is open for lunch and dinner. LW

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Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart? Resveratrol in grapes, supplements and other foods

he resveratrol in red wine comes from the skin of grapes used to make wine. Because red wine is fermented with grape skins longer than is white wine, red wine contains more resveratrol. Simply eating grapes, or drinking grape juice, has been suggested as one way to get resveratrol without drinking alcohol. Red and purple grape juices may have some of the same heart-healthy benefits of red wine. Other foods that contain some resveratrol include peanuts, blueberries and cranberries. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not yet known how beneficial eating grapes or other foods might be compared with drinking red wine when it comes to promoting heart health. The amount of resveratrol in food and red wine can vary widely. Resveratrol supplements are also available. While researchers havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t found any harm in taking resveratrol supplements, most of the resveratrol in the supplements canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be absorbed by your body.

How does alcohol help the heart?

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Roving Palate heart, not just alcohol found in red wine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thought that alcohol: Raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? cholesterol; reduces the formation of blood clots; helps prevent artery damage caused by high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;badâ&#x20AC;? cholesterol.

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Red wineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential heart-healthy benefits look promising. Those who drink moderate amounts of alcohol, including red wine, seem to have a lower risk of heart disease. However, more research is needed before we know whether red wine is better for your heart than are other forms of alcohol, such as beer or spirits. Neither the American Heart Association nor the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute recommend that you start drinking alcohol just to prevent heart disease. Alcohol can be addictive and can cause or worsen other health problems. Drinking too much increases your risk of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, liver damage, obesity, certain types of cancer, accidents and other problems. In addition, drinking too much alcohol regularly can cause cardiomyopathy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weakened heart muscle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; causing symptoms of heart failure in some people. If you have heart failure or a weak heart, you should avoid alcohol completely. If you take aspirin daily, you should avoid or limit alcohol, depending on your doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice. You also shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink alcohol if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pregnant. If you have questions about the benefits and risks of alcohol, talk to your doctor about specific recommendations for you. If you already drink red wine, do so in moderation. Moderate drinking is defined as an average of two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. The limit for men is higher because men generally weigh more and have more of an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol than women do. A drink is defined as 12 ounces (355 milliliters, or mL) of beer, 5 ounces (148 mL) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 mL) of 80-proof distilled spirits. LW

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The Joyful Rose produces large pink and white blooms with a very mild fragrance.

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the Roses Story and photos by Jan Todd

ohn Olson has been growing roses in the River Hills Community Garden for around 15 years. Olson began gardening in the late 1990s after he retired from his corporate sales job. “We started out with some vegetables,” Olson said. “Then my wife Kathy suggested that ‘we’ grow some roses. Of course, when she says ‘we’ she really means me,” he said laughing.

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Garden Party The red rose whispers of passion, And the white rose breathes of love; O the red rose is a falcon, And the white rose is a dove. -John Boyle O’Reilly

John Olson began raising roses when he retired. Now a master gardener, Olson shares his horticultural expertise with many of the gardeners in the area. Olson raises a large assortment of blooms, many with names as colorful as the roses themselves. He pointed out one magenta blossom, a German variety known as Joyful Jubilee. The next bush bore Moonstone roses, a beautiful white flower with a pink center, named after the gem that has a magical shimmer resembling moonlight. “This rose is one of everyone’s favorites,” Olson said, pointing out a large, fragrant orange red bloom. “It’s called the ‘Dolly Parton’ because it has really big blossoms,” he said with a grin. Olson explained that rose breeders choose the names for the flowers. It takes years to cultivate a new flower, with a painstaking process of pollinating by hand until the rose develops the desired characteristics. The chosen name is then submitted to the American Rose Society’s registration committee for approval. If a

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rose is named for a person (such as the Dolly Parton rose), a letter of authorization must be obtained from the person after whom the rose will be named. There are tens of thousands of rose types in existence. “Most competitors swear by the Veterans’ Honor Rose,” Olson said. “It’s is agreed to be one of the prettiest long-stemmed red roses. Very classic.” It boasts plump dark red buds, a raspberry rose fragrance, and is a tribute to men and women who have served in the military. “I didn’t know anything about roses when I started gardening,” Olson confessed. “I did a lot of research to figure out what to grow and how to take care of the plants.” Olson took classes through the Clemson Extension Master Gardener Program, a 13-week program with half-day classes once a week. Topics covered in the program include soils and plant nutrition, composting, veg-

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Left to right: The white rose, called Saratoga, was an All-American Rose Selection in 1963. The sunny yellow bloom, called, New Day, has a strong fragrance and blooms throughout the season. The pink rose, called Moonstone, yields beautiful white flowers with a shimmery pink center, thought to resemble moonlight. etable gardening and other horticultural subjects. Olson later taught classes for the program. “The master gardener program is a great secret,” he said. “You gain a wealth of knowledge that you can then share with others interested in gardening.” Olson recommends Knock Out Roses for the casual gardener. “They’re easy to grow, disease resistant and don’t require a lot of special care.” They

come in a variety of colors and bloom every five weeks or so from spring until fall. John and Kathy Olson’s home is frequently decorated by fresh bouquets from the garden. Their roses begin blooming in May and repeat through early October. Olson visits his plots almost daily, clipping off spent blooms and picking flowers to share with his wife and neighbors.

Olson also grows fruits, vegetables and other flowers in his garden beds. There are about 75 gardeners who have plots in River Hills community garden. They share ideas and advice, and trade the fruits of their labor. Other River Hills residents enjoy strolling through the gardens, stopping to smell the roses along the way. LW

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One day, six‘unreal’ homes T

he Clover Lake Wylie Home and Garden Tour is scheduled for April 27. Celebrating the 27th year of the Clover Lake Wylie Home and Garden Tour, organizers have planned a special luncheon to coincide with this year’s tour of six “unreal” homes. “Every year the homes are spectacular and this year is no different,” said organizer Suzanne Krause. “There will be six homes on tour this year. All are newer, state-of-the-art homes. The theme for this year’s tour is Living Leisurely on Lake Wylie and all of the homes are on the lake or have a lake view.”

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The home and garden tour is April 27 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A buffet luncheon and fashion show will be held the same day from noon until 1:30 at the River Hills Country Club. “We recommend that you go see a few homes, then take a break and have lunch and watch the fashion show,” Krause said. “Then you can see the remaining homes on the tour.” “We’d like to stress that all homes on the tour are within a 15-minute drive, so it will be easy to get around to see all these wonderful homes,” Krause added. One of the homes on the tour belongs to and was designed by Ellen and Harry Geoff.

Ellen has been the Lake Wylie lake keeper for the Catawba River since 2007. Tickets for the home tour are $20. Tickets are sold in advance at The Cleaners in Lake Wylie Plaza. They are also available by calling Donna Schaub at 803-831-7543 or emailing her at dlschaub@comporium.net. You may also contact Sue Powers 803-831-8278 or susanpowers35@yahoo.com. Tickets will be available the day of the event at the entrance of River Hills. Tickets for the luncheon and fashion show are $15 and will be available at the door at the River Hills Country Club.

The home of Harry and Ellen Geoff will be featured on the spring Lake Wylie Tour of Homes. (Photo/Richard Rudisill)

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Exercise with class

The Run for God class, held at the Good Samaritan Methodist Church, is designed to move people from the couch to a 5K run in just 12 weeks.

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ear after year, after all the holiday entertaining and tempting goodies have done their damage, “exercise and eat right” becomes the mantra of the resolute in January. However by March, many find that the exercise intentions that came in like a lion went out like a lamb. What if exercise was fun and you actually looked forward to it? It might make it easier to exercise, right? A lot of people in Lake Wylie have found that getting involved in a group exercise class, either at a fitness club or at a community center, can be enjoyable and beneficial to their health. For instance, one group meets at River Hills Community Church three mornings a week at 7 a.m. for walking, stretching and light aerobics. This free exercise program began about 20 years ago, and new members are welcomed enthusiastically. Participants follow a video program that is projected on three giant screens around the gymnasium. “Everyone exercises at their own pace,” said Linda Cox. “Some walk, some shuffle and some just gab,” she said laughing. Talking and socializing are definitely important parts of this group. “We have video screens in front and back so we can turn around and talk to people while we exercise,” Cox explained. “We discuss sports, recipes, kids, everything. We really support and encourage one another.” Barbara Matheson, another member of the group, works as an alternative health care practitioner. She often brings her clients to the class to exercise. “I tell them that working out is effective for stress relief, alleviates depression and improves health by releasing endorphins to the brain.” Matheson knows that exercise has physical benefits as well as psychological. Matheson also realizes the benefit of exercising regularly with a friend or a group. “We keep each other accountable. If someone doesn’t show up, we’ll call them.” Cox and a couple of others from the RHCC exercise group recently got involved in another program, Run for God, led by pastor Jason Everson at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church in Lake Wylie. “Run for God is a national program,” Everson said. “It’s designed to move you from the couch to running a 5k in 12 weeks.” “We start slow,” Everson said. “Everyone runs their own race, at their own level. We start out mostly walking, then building up to a run.” Participants walk and run on their own

Left: Lake Wylie residents enjoy exercising and socializing together at River Hills Community Church. Above: People can attend classes, such as this cycling workout, at Anytime Fitness on a class by class basis, or choose a membership plan, depending on activity. during the week, then meet on Tuesday nights to hear from fitness professionals, running shoe experts and others that educate on proper and safe ways to train. They also study relevant Scripture that encourages and motivates them during training. “After a few weeks of class, we begin running together as a group, then end the program with participation in a local 5K run.” The class is offered twice a year, once beginning in January and again in the fall. Everson said that the class is designed for people of all ages. The youngest participant in Lake Wylie was a second grader, and the oldest (so far) was in his 70s. Other people in Lake Wylie have discovered Zumba, Latin-inspired dance fitness classes, as a fun way to get in shape. Zumba incorporates salsa dancing, hip hop, belly dancing and fitness moves to help participants get a full workout. Zumba classes are offered at most fitness centers in the area, plus a few other venues. Zumba instructors are trained and certified, and often teach classes at several different facilities. Beth Collins teaches Zumba at several locations in the area, including Anytime Fitness, Curves in Clover and a class for teachers at Clover High School. In class, Collins and other Zumba instructors emphasize keeping the workout at a safe pace for each individual. “If someone can’t do a particular move, no problem. The important thing is to keep moving and have fun.” Classes typically include people

of varying fitness levels across many different age groups and skilled instructors help each member feel comfortable. Some fitness centers, such as Anytime Fitness, offer classes to both members and nonmembers. “People can come to most of our classes to try, or even on a regular basis, and pay by the class,” said Amy Rose, manager of Anytime Fitness. “We have Zumba, cycle classes, yoga, senior fitness, all several times a week. Classes for members are free and $5 for non-members.” Going to any exercise class can be intimidating the first time, when it seems that everyone knows the moves and you don’t. Bringing a friend along can help, so you aren’t alone in the learning curve. “You really need to try a class two or three times before making a decision on whether it’s for you,” Rose said. “You’ll start to pick up the routines and find it isn’t so hard.” Instructors are always glad to see new participants in their classes and will help you make the most out of any exercise program. Grab a friend, join a class and get moving. LW River Hills Community Church. Class meets 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Run for God. Contact Jason Everson 803831-0304. Anytime Fitness. Visit Facebook page for schedule or go by the facility at 131 Evergreen Road in Lake Wylie.

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Healthy, wealthy and wise Advice and tips from local experts to help you achieve your goals

Life gets busy and all of us tend to let one or two things slide just a bit. Maybe you’ve fallen off the exercise wagon, or maybe you haven’t been saving your money like you know you should. Perhaps you need to eat healthier or schedule a doctor’s appointment for a checkup. Consider this your annual reminder from Lake Wylie Today to get back on track so you can be healthy, wealthy and wise. The following articles were submitted by local experts and include tips to help you achieve your goals.

Simple steps to achieve health and wellness By Rachel Gilmore, Wellness Ridge

hat if you could have it all: more energy, less stress, healthy body weight, healthy aging and quality sleep? What would you be willing to change to have it all? Here are five important areas you will need to commit to that will help you “have it all.” The first thing is you must commit to getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Second, you must choose foods that will fuel your body. One of my favorite ancient proverbs “When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” Third, you must strength train. Cardio has its place, but strength or resistance training is essential to fat loss and maintaining fat loss. Strength training also helps prevent bone loss, so it is very important for women to perform

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strength or resistance training exercises 2-3 times a week. Fourth, focus on stress management. There are several effective ways to manage your stress. We all have stress in our lives. We cannot necessarily prevent it, but we can manage it. Exercise, prayer, mediation and deep breathing techniques are all great and effective ways to manage stress. Find what works best for you. The fifth and final item is: Drink lots of water. Every cell in your body needs water to function properly. You are the architect of your life. Outline a clear and concise plan of action, become focused on what you want. Even if it doesn’t seem possible right now, it is possible for you. This is where I strongly recommend a life or wellness coach who will motivate and inspire you to keep going and help guide the way.

We all need direction to get started. There is so much information out there that it can be overwhelming. Getting started can be difficult, but it is worth it. Today is the day. What are you waiting for? Jump out of your comfort zone, face your fears and commit to living a healthy lifestyle. Stop giving yourself reasons to stay stuck, sick, overweight, tired or unhappy. With guidance from a coach, a determined mindset, an unstoppable attitude and relentless effort on your part, you will take charge of your mind and body and make it happen. LW Rachel Gilmore, health and wellness coach CEO Wellness Ridge Spokesperson for Lake Wylie Wellness Initiative 704-819-3054 www.wellnessridge.com

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Doc. Marcia, Jane Coulter of Lake Wylie Today, Jeani Rogers of ACE Massage Therapist and Rachel Gilmore of Wellness Ridge helped launch the Lake Wake Wellness Initiative at last year’s Splash Dash. The LWWI is sponsored by Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and Lake Wylie Pilot. The theme “Start here! Start now!” is meant to encourage people of all ages and stages of life to take a few steps towards improving their health and wellness.

Lake Wylie Wellness Initiative The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with The Lake Wylie Pilot to promote “living well” in Lake Wylie. The Pilot is producing a wellness series with articles from a variety of health and wellness professionals from our area. The Chamber is promoting the activities and availability of wellness-focused members through upcoming events, as well as a website that will provide links and information. The initiative’s spokesperson is Rachel Gilmore, health and wellness coach and CEO of Wellness Ridge. The LWWI’s slogan is “Start here! Start now!” The primary focus of the effort is on weight control and stress reduction – two of the main culprits causing illness in America. “We want to encourage people to get started on achieving better health – not to think about the long journey rather concentrate on taking that first step,” said Susan Bromfield, president of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce. “We have so many members who are wellness focused; Lake Wylie could really be a center of living well.” The website www.lakewyliewellness. com is modestly populated with a variety of wellness-focused members. Chamber members who would like to be included on the website should email jane@lakewyliewellness.com with your contact information and a short description of what you offer.

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Children reap the benefits of a balanced diet By Larry Meek, Lake Wylie Pharmacy

on’t kids today have it far better than we did just 30 to 40 years ago? With today’s advances in medicine, health care and technology, isn’t today the golden age to be a kid? One would think so, however the truth is: • Two out of five kids today are overweight.

• More children are diagnosed with ADHD every day. • As a whole, our vision is poorer and our immune systems aren’t what they used to be. In other words, children today are larger and less healthy than they were a few decades ago. How do we fix this problem? For starters, we need to limit the amount of time we spend in front of

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the TV and how much time we stare at our cell phones. Children need at least 8 hours of sleep and 60 minutes of physical activity every day. In addition, they need to fuel up with healthy foods. We all know that we need to eat a balanced diet to perform our best mentally and physically. However for many of us, this is not our reality. We tend to eat fast food or food that is already prepared/processed. This happens mainly because we are crunched for time and these types of food are easier and many times less expensive than buying fresh food to create a meal. The problem is, fast food and prepared/processed meals are full of calories, fat and sodium. They also lack many of the vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy body and sharp mind. Use the Food Guide Pyramid to help focus your efforts and make a few better choices each day. Eating a balanced diet makes a big difference. Lake Wylie Pharmacy has started the FREE Kids Vitamin Club! Receive a free bottle of children’s chewable vitamins each month for your school age child. Just stop by Lake Wylie Pharmacy and sign up.

What are some of the main things children are missing out on when they eat junk food? • Vitamin A promotes normal growth and development, tissue and bone repair, improves night vision and immune responses. • Vitamin C promotes healthy muscle, connective tissue and skin and helps the immune system fight sickness. • Vitamin D promotes bone and tooth formation and helps body absorb calcium. • Vitamin E promotes healthy skin and hair care, improves circulation, alleviates fatigue, boosts immune system. • Vitamin Bs aid metabolism, energy production, increase ability to focus and stay alert, helps us fight off depression and anxiety. These are just a few of the highlights. Proper nutrition is important for all of us, but please don’t forget those affected the most, children ages 2-13. Try to make more healthy choices when you can and consider a vitamin supplement to help. Supplements aren’t meant to take the place of a proper diet, but they can help. LW Larry Meek Lake Wylie Pharmacy 221 Latitude Lane, Lake Wylie 803-831-2044

Oral health is important to your overall health By Dr. Vanessa N. Vargas, DMD, Carolina Family Dentistry at Lake Wylie

ood oral health plays a critical role in your overall health. Multiple studies have shown a link between dental issues, such as cavities and gum disease, to serious health conditions including diabetes, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and immune system disorders. A trained dentist also can detect potential health risks such as osteoporosis and oral cancer at an early stage, which allows treatment to be provided before the issue becomes serious or even potentially life threatening. A visit to your dentist is strongly encouraged for women who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Periodontal disease has been linked to premature birth and low birth weight. A dentist can check to see if you are at risk for periodontitis and recommend actions to prevent potential inflammation and infections, which could interfere with your fetusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; development. An important part of each patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regular check-up at Carolina Family Dentistry at Lake Wylie is a screening for oral cancer. Early detection may be the difference between a relatively easy procedure and a life-threatening condition. To protect your smile and body, brush at least twice daily and floss daily. Eat a healthy diet and avoid sugary snacks and sodas. Visit your dentist on a regular basis (generally at least every 6 months) and call your dentist immediately if you notice any signs of oral disease such as sensitive or bleeding gums. During your dental check-ups, make sure your dentist is aware of your full medical history and let them know of any recent health issues. As a parent, it is important to ensure your children are brushing their teeth effectively. LW Dr. Vanessa N. Vargas, DMD Carolina Family Dentistry at Lake Wylie 244 Latitude Lane, Suite 103 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-2171 www.lakewyliescdentist.com

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Finding balance a key to wellness

Healthy home

By Dr. Karl Moyers, Lake Wylie Natural Health

Have you ever really thought about the health of your home? Maybe air quality or water purity are the first things to come to mind. What about comfort? Certainly one of the most basic goals for living in a house is for it to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer! The second part of that goal is for it to be affordable. That is, of course, at the core of energy efficiency! Windows can let in a lot of cold or hot air, depending on the season. Since most of us are not ready for the expense of replacing our windows, window coverings are an affordable option. Blinds, shutters, shades or even drapery are more energy efficient than ever. How much of a difference can blinds make? This is from the U.S. Dept. of Energy: “For example, when completely closed and lowered on a sunny window, highly reflective blinds can reduce heat gain by around 45%. They can also be adjusted to block and reflect direct sunlight onto a light-colored ceiling. A light-col-

Walking a tightrope stretched across a chasm is not on my list of top 10 things to accomplish in life. Performing such a feat would require incredible balance and failure would have grave consequences. The fact is that improper balance usually yields unpleasant results and many imbalances can adversely affect our health. In the integrative/alternative health community, we sometimes refer to physical systems as being “out of balance.” Physical imbalance may be as simple and oblivious as a muscle imbalance. This type of imbalance can often lead to other issues. One of the most common imbalances we see is that of the function of the adrenal glands. By design our adrenal glands produce many of the body’s most important hormones: cortisone, cortisol, aldosterone, DHEA, adrenaline (also called epinephrine,) estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and more. These hormones help: produce energy and guard against fatigue; counteract the effects of mental or physical stress; maintain libido; regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and blood sugar levels. Some symptoms of imbalanced adrenals are: fatigue, hair loss, headaches, heart-circulatory problems, immune system problems, mental/ emotional problems, metabolic problems, muscleskeletal problems, PMS, receding gums, respiratory problems, allergies, asthma and sleep problems. The most common stressors on the adrenals are: alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, cocoa, coffee, soda, tea, chronic illness, allergies, infections, inflammation, pain, yeast infections, dairy products, drugs, (medicinal or recreational,) emotional stress, insufficient sleep and surgery. Stress of imbalanced adrenals can be corrected with lifestyle, diet and nutritional supplementation. Whatever your imbalance, there are natural (nonmedical) solutions. In life, we all walk tightropes. Before you get on a tight rope, get balanced. For more information contact Lake Wylie Natural Health. LW Dr. Karl Moyers, ND Lake Wylie Natural Health 803-431-1042 www.dockarl.com

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By Linda Eiler and Tom Wirth, Frugal Window Fashions

ored ceiling will diffuse the light without much heat or glare.” Another important benefit of efficient window coverings is that they protect your carpets and fabric covered furniture from fading from sunlight. Color fade can make things look old and worn, and it is so preventable. Comfort and beauty and a lower power bill: great reasons to consider energy efficient window coverings for your home or office. LW Frugal Window Fashions LLC 29 Quayside Court Lake Wylie, SC 29710 704-576-2643 www.FrugalWindowFashions.com

Strength training: Just do it By Wade Ruff, Certified Personal Trainer, Lake Wylie YMCA For many people, New Year’s resolutions are difficult to maintain. These failures are an effect of the excuses that are thrown around regarding one’s lack of time, motivation or exercise knowledge. Most of the time, the immediate strain put on the body from beginning to strength train does not seem to coincide with any kind of physical transformation of equal value. However, the fact is, strength training provides much more than an outward transformation of the body. To build and maintain an initial desire to strength train consistently, we must first focus on the inner workings of the body that such strenuous exercise improves. Stress and depression are monsters that everyone battles at some point. If these emotional states are left untreated, they can cause the immune system to lose effectiveness and your body to become more susceptible to everything from minor colds to serious diseases. Regular exercise has been proven to significantly reduce stress and depression. This in turn will assist in the mainte-

nance of the immune system. The physical benefits of strength training include the enhancement of both the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Strenuous exercise causes the heart rate to increase, which means blood is flowing more quickly through the body in order to carry the necessary nutrients that are needed to cope with the shock of hard exercise. This makes the heart stronger and causes the many calories we consume on a daily basis to burn faster. The best way to begin strength training is to use bodyweight exercises such as pushups, pull ups, squats and lunges. Once these types of exercises become easier, one should progress to freeweight lifts, such as the bench press, bar squat, incline bench press and bar lunges. The only way to see the desired outward results is through patience. LW Lake Wylie YMCA 4036 Charlotte Highway, Suite 109 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-9622 www.upymca.org/locations/lake-wylie/

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How healthy is your car? By Suzanne Hill, Lake Wylie Auto Care Keeping your car in good health by staying on top of preventative maintenance will save you time and money, as well as aggravation in the long run. Preventative maintenance may sound like just one more thing to take care of with today’s busy lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be the headache or big expense you fear. Some maintenance items can be easily taken care of on your own. Or, if you prefer, your local auto repair facility can handle your vehicle’s recommended maintenance and keep your records on file with no hassle or headache for you. One of the easiest, yet most important items to keep in mind regarding your vehicle is the condition of your tires. You can check your tires for proper inflation at home or at a gas station, but most repair facilities will gladly check and adjust your tire pressure at no charge. Under inflation is one of the leading causes of tire failure. Tires that are under inflated also can significantly reduce your vehicle’s fuel economy. Do not count on being able to visually tell when your tires have lost pressure. Sometimes a tire can be under inflated as much as 50% before it is visible. You should check your tires for proper inflation at least once a month. Look for the manufacturer’s recommendation for proper tire inflation in your vehicle’s manual or posted inside the driver’s door frame. One of the most common aspects of routine vehicle maintenance is changing your vehicle’s oil at the manufacturer’s recommended intervals. While your vehicle is at your local repair facility for an oil change, ask that they also check your vehicle’s fluids for quality and quantity, check the condition of your belts and hoses, inspect your air filter, and check your tires for proper inflation and wear. Remember, scheduling the time to have your vehicle regularly serviced and properly maintained will save you time as well as money in the long run by helping avoid unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs. LW Suzanne Hill Lake Wylie Auto Care 4825 Charlotte Highway Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-0009 www.lakewylieautocare.com

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Clover celebrates 125 years By Allison Cooke Oliverius

The town of Clover, S.C., began in the 1760s as a small community of Scots-Irish immigrants. The community was then called Centre and consisted of open land with a few houses scattered across the countryside inhabited by families with the last names Campbell, McCall, Neely, Smith, Henry, Fitchett, Knox, McElwees and Jackson, to name a few.

Main Street in 1909. (Photo/YCCHM)

Feature As the community grew, a hub of activity began to develop slightly north after a post office was established in the home of Myles Smith. In 1876, the community received permission from the Chester and Lenoir Narrow-Gauge Railroad Co. to erect a platform beside the railroad tracks. Smith’s son, Capt. William Beatty Smith, volunteered to build a storage area to accept freight. He did so slightly north of an

existing watering station, which was placed along the tracks to supply water for the steam engines. Oral tradition is that the community’s name was changed to Clover as a nod to the clover that grew around the watering station. “Capt. Smith saw the potential in Clover,” said Clover town administrator Allison Harvey. “He recognized we needed to have some way to load and unload freight to drive the economy of the area. That started everything off.”

Above: The Clover Graded School in 1910. (Photo provided by Ed Stewart) Below: Photos provided by the Jackson and Atkinson families.

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Feature The town of Clover was officially incorporated Dec. 24, 1887. After Capt. Smith helped establish the Clover Cotton Manufacturing Co. in 1890, the town gained recognition as a thriving textile town and by 1930 was the second largest municipality in York County. Through the years, businesses began to take hold, some of which are still around today, including M.L. Ford and Sons. This year, the town of Clover is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Several events have been organized during the last few months

to celebrate its history and heritage. Events included a geocache scavenger hunt created to help newcomers and residents to explore the area, as well as tree planting and lighting ceremonies. It’s all been leading up to the big finale March 17, where the community will come together to bury a time capsule. “The time capsule will be a nice snapshot of our community right now, as well as predictions for what life will be like in Clover in 50 years,” Harvey said.

Top: A train mural at Centennial Park. (Photo/Town of Clover) Above: The Clover Christmas Parade. (Photo/Town of Clover) It’s no coincidence that the anniversary finale will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, what with the town’s Scots-Irish heritage. St. Patrick’s Day has always been a big celebration in Clover, and always includes a festival on Main Street. Harvey herself grew up in Clover. She moved away for a few years, but was drawn to settle back in her hometown. “Yes, I’m a Clover High School graduate.

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Feature Class of ’89. Go Blue Eagles!” Harvey said laughing. Now the town administrator, Harvey can speak from experience when talking with businesses and individuals considering a move to Clover. “It’s great now for the same reasons it was great for me to grow up here. We are a great small town that is family oriented, yet we are very close to other big cities.” In addition to its family-oriented feel, topping the list of advantages and accom-

plishments for the town is its school system. “Hands down, we are most proud of our school system,” Harvey said. “There is such wide spread support for our Clover School District. It is just phenomenal.” “We are so proud of our town turning 125 and we’re excited about the celebration,” she said. LW For more information about the 125th anniversary of Clover, please visit www.cloversc.org.

Time capsule burial Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 2 p.m. at New Centre Park Join the town of Clover for the anniversary finale and help bury the time capsule. All attendees are encouraged to wear green for St. Patrick’s Day.

Upcoming events in Clover • St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 16, 2013 • Scottish Games June 8, 2013

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Jay Forrest leads the Choraliers, a group of 110 high school students, in a classical piece during one of their shows.

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year this group entertains thousands with their Broadway-style productions, and impresses the audience with their classic a cappella numbers. What goes on behind the scenes is just as awe inspiring. “Choraliers is more than a music program,” said Forrest. Choralier Ja’Bri “It’s an entire culture.” a Barber He’s right. After each performance, the choir spills into the audience, performers Hannah Hustad personally greeting and thanking (pictured with patrons for coming and supporting Tyler Van Dyke) them. During retreats and road trips, students make sure the chaperones go to the front of the line when it’s time to eat. Genuine gratitude is expressed to chaperones, restaurant waitresses, bus drivers, and anyone who serves by enthusiastic applause and cheers or even a personal serenade by the Choraliers. Forrest said, “It is rare when a restaurant or hotel manager doesn’t tell me that our group is the best behaved group they’ve ever encountered.”

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eenage chatter and laughter filled the room until director Jay Forrest hit a single chord on the piano. Instantly, all eyes turned to Forrest. The students sat straight up and moved to the edge of their chairs. A Clover High School Choralier rehearsal was about to begin. Singing replaced the chatter as Forrest led the choir through warm-up scales, and the sound was extraordinary. What had appeared as a normal bunch of teens just moments before had transformed into a highly disciplined, immensely talented group of students that make up the Choraliers, the local high school choir that has won eight out of the last 10 state championships for classical choral music. This year, 69 of the students earned a spot in the S.C. All-State Chorus. Each

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Faces Gratitude, respect, and appreciation for others are part of the “culture” that Forrest described. These characteristics are demonstrated and passed on from student to student, year after year. Early in the program, Forrest discovered the power of student mentoring. When it comes to the music, Forrest is in charge. But for work ethic, attitude, and behavior, much of the training comes from students in the organization. “We have a popsicle program,” explained Hannah Hustad, currently a senior in the Choraliers. “At the beginning of each year, each new member receives a popsicle stick with their name on one side, and an older Choralier’s name on the other side. That’s our “pop” for the year.” The “pop” serves as a mentor for the new student, helping him to assimilate into the group musically as well as socially. “Everyone is really supportive of each other,” continued Hustad. As a class, the seniors are expected to demonstrate and lead others in the work ethic and discipline that set this program apart. “The seniors have meetings and we talk about how to motivate everyone. We look at any problems and talk about how to fix them,” said Hustad. Seniors take their leadership role seriously, and even have a solemn ceremony at the end of each year to pass the responsibility on to the rising senior class. Leadership isn’t confined to the Choralier group. Caroline Hester, a fourth year Choralier at Clover High, plays tennis and soccer and is vice president of the Future Business Leaders of America. “Being a Choralier builds confidence,” said Hester. “Plus, I have definitely learned to manage my time while being in the program.” Hester believes her Choralier experience will help her balance her study time with other activities in college. She has secured a position as the manager of Clemson’s tennis team next year, and will be majoring in engineering. Other past and current Choraliers have held leadership positions in Student Council and other organizations, and have represented the school as honor students. Trey Simril, valedictorian of the class of 2010, reflected on his time in the Choraliers: “Jay Forrest taught me a lot about music, but I think I learned more about myself and certain life skills than anything else.” Currently Simril is preparing to spend the summer with a research project team in Singapore, and plans to go to medical school after graduating. He believes that his experience as a Choralier prepared him for college and future professional challenges. “I learned invaluable lessons in teamwork, working collectively to solve problems. My self-confidence and public speaking skills increased about a

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hundred-fold from my freshman to senior year.â&#x20AC;? Lee Crawford, class of 2005, currently teaches history at South Pointe High School and coaches football and soccer. Crawford shared a lesson that he now teaches his own students: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Choraliers are a very talented group, but talent doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t equal success. To produce a quality product, you have to put in quality work. I have memories of practicing the same 10 measures of a song for three weeks straight. At the time I hated it, but when we performed it, there was a feeling of accomplishment as we hit every note with the pitch and intensity of perfection.â&#x20AC;? Architectural student Denver Sells, currently in his third year at Clemson, appreciates the experience the Choraliers provided him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Being in front of an auditorium of 1,500 people, several times a year as a Choralier, really diminished my stage fright. Now, when I present my work to a class, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no big deal.â&#x20AC;? He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Choraliers also helped me understand the time commitment required to create something truly excellent. To get to a certain level of accomplishment, I know that it will take a lot of hard work.â&#x20AC;? While most Choraliers pursue careers outside the field of music after high school, some find success in either performing or music education. Jessica Ames and Hailey Douse, both Choralier alumni, currently perform in the Charlotte Oratorio Singers, using their technical musical skills to sing opera. Jordan Boyd, class of 2009, is working towards a masters in choral conducting, and plans a career as a high school or college choral program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jay Forrest is my biggest inspiration,â&#x20AC;? Boyd revealed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He instilled a passion for music that I hope to pass on to other young people.â&#x20AC;? Boyd has encountered quite a few college choral directors in his performance travels. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The directors are astounded at the level of professionalism and musicianship from Clover alumni.â&#x20AC;? This reputation paves the way for student recruitment and scholarships. Trey Simrilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summary of his Choralier experience said it best: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To succeed in life and achieve your goals, you have to be willing to go the extra mile when others arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, as well as have the ability to put yourself out there and take some risks. If you can go through the Choralier program without learning those two things, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing something wrong.â&#x20AC;? LW Want to hear the Choraliers? Tickets are available for the Candlelight Concert, an evening of classical choral music, on May 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, the Choraliers will perform the musical â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miss Saigonâ&#x20AC;? at their spring show on May 2, 4 and 5. For ticket information, visit www.CloverChoraliers.com.

Development Update

Lake Wylie is ready to

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May Green Properties has developed several neighborhoods in the Lake Wylie area, including Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place, Carolina Coves, The Coves, The Coves in River Oaks, Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crossing, Derby Downs, The Lakes at Derby Downs, Shiloh Farms and The Timbers. A shining light in 2012 that continues to grow in 2013 is Lakeside West, a 25-year-old shopping center that stood vacant for many years. It has been transformed by the York Development Group of Charlotte into an

in 2013

By Susan Bromfield President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

elcome to 2013! Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for another dynamic year at Lake Wylie. To begin with, the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce has launched GeoCockpit 360, an interactive mapping tool that features Lake Wylie and the town of Clover. Drahola Technologies, a local business and member of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, helped launch GeoCockpit 360. In addition to showing streets, parcels outlines and aerial photography, GeoCockpit 360 also provides additional information about points of interest, such as local attractions and businesses, and driving directions to those places. The site also features 360-degree views of certain areas of Lake Wylie that best highlight economic development opportunities, such as tourist attractions, existing commercial corridors and typical residential areas. Both the standard web edition and the smartphone friendly version can be found at http://www.geocockpit2.net/lkwsc.asp. May Green Properties has opened phase two of The Coves and is offering 1-2 acre wooded lots near the lake and River Oaks Road. Infrastructure and newly paved roads have been added, making these beautiful lots ready for purchase and development in 2013. May Green also is working on a planned development at Five Points that will include residential and small businesses with a village feel. For details, call Tom Smith at 803-230-4938.

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Development Update upbeat family entertainment and activity area. Lakeside West has a new YMCA fitness facility that opened last spring and it continues to add classes and programs as its membership continues to grow. A new bowling alley, Lake Wylie Bowl N’ Bounce located in the 27,000-square-foot anchor space, has 16 bowling alleys and has been busy since the day it opened last July. It also has a children’s jumping area for birthday parties. Sherwin Williams paint store also opened

at Lakeside West and offers personalized service along with paint and supplies. Cherry, an Asian Fusion restaurant, will soon open in Lakeside West in the former location of Uncle Lui’s. A new yogurt shop called Fuzzy Peach is slated to open this spring. Several other new businesses are set to open in the shopping center in 2013, but have yet to be named. A grassy, landscaped area of the property will also be created for a civic green space that will have picnic tables and benches overlooking the lake.

At Lake Wylie Plaza, The Bagel Boat opened in December 2012 in the former Bank of America building. The Bagel Boat features freshbrewed coffee, New York-style fresh bagels, sandwiches, yogurt, cookies and baked goods. The Bagel Boat, owned by Frank Keefe, also has a meeting room and a drive-through window for customer convenience. By fall 2012, Q-2-U BBQ and Catering had expanded and doubled its space to accommodate its growing number of customers. Q-2-U, with its award winning barbeque and

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May Green Properties has opened phase two of The Coves where they are offering 1-2 acre wooded lots. (Photo/May Green Properties)

full offering of hair styling services. Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consignment opened in December in Shops at the Landing next to the Nail Palace. Melâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Consignment has an assortment of collectibles, household items, furniture and vintage glassware and china. Elite Tae KwonDo, located near BiLo, opened a second location by The Nail Palace at Shops at the Landing. This is just the beginning of 2013. With this kind of start to the year, we can expect to see

more new businesses and expansions, which bring with them new job opportunities. The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the premiere business organization that promotes this area and its businesses. It works every day to support the Lake Wylie area to be dynamic, prosperous and thriving and for Lake Wylie to stand out in the state and region. Look for more exciting development news in the next issue of Lake Wylie Today. LW

Fred Caldwell Chevrolet in Clover opened a new showroom in 2012 and doubled the size of its service department in 2011. (Photo provided) catering business, was named the 2012 Lake Wylie Business of the Year by the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce in December. The Village of Lake Wylie apartment community renovated its outdoor recreational areas and refurbished and redecorated its clubhouse. This 396-unit gated complex offers a nice lakeside, lifestyle to many in the area. Mahalo Salon expanded and opened a second location in Lake Wylie at Evergreen Road and Highway 49. Mahalo Salon has a

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Development Update

2012 a ‘banner year’ for home sales By David Coone Last year, we were cautiously optimistic about the Lake Wylie real estate market, expecting continued improvement while keeping an eye on “shadow inventory” (homes that had been on the market but withdrawn, waiting for better times). Indeed, we did see continued

improvement. In fact, 2012 turned out to be a banner year with 99 waterfront homes sold. Lake Wylie waterfront home dollar sales were up 53% over 2011, and non-waterfront dollar sales were up 36%. Distressed sales were still a factor in the market, but definitely declining in number. In the Lake Wylie market, short sales and foreclosures

represented just 11% of sales, down from 20% in 2011. Vacant waterfront lot sales didn’t change much last year, with just a small improvement over 2011 in the number sold, and a slight decrease in the average price, to $177,000. Premium lots (priced $300,000 and above) were again the exception rather than the rule for buyer choice, with most opting for less expensive lots in coves. Regardless of price, the increase in vacant waterfront lot sales is a very positive sign for all sellers. In many cases, lot sales means new construction and new construction spurs life into neighborhoods that have been stalled. As buyers see evidence of people moving into these communities, their comfort level increases when considering their own purchase plans.

Lake Wylie waterfront home dollar sales were up 53% over 2011 and non-waterfront dollar sales were up 36%. (Photo provided) In the waterfront segment, the big news was the buyers’ return to the $700,000+ priced homes. While the bulk of the waterfront sales were in the $500,000-$700,000 segment, there was improvement in the over $700,000 category (almost triple the number of 2011 sales). Average price of waterfront home sold in 2012 was about $580,000, up 17% from the previous year. What to expect in 2013? We should see continued recovery in our local real estate market. I anticipate an increase in listed property, as some of the discouraged sellers from a couple of years ago try again in the improved conditions. With interest rates low and buyer confidence returning, I expect the “lookers” to become “buyers” as they see real estate prices creeping up a bit. It will take several years for the market to make a full recovery, but we’re headed in the right direction. LW For more detailed statistics on the market, visit TheLakeWylieMan.com.

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Spotlight The magazine of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

(Photo/Ed Stewart) Springtime in Lake Wylie

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Annual spring appreciation luncheon and

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elebrate spring with your guests at Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon and Fashion Show! This year’s event, sponsored by Bank of York and Watson Insurance, will be held Wednesday, April 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at River Hills Country Club. The luncheon features a fashion show of styles by Alta of Rock Hill, modeled by local female and male residents and business people. There will be live music and lots of attractive door prizes. The Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon is an ideal way for businesses to entertain or thank clients, customers, staff and/or vendors. A corporate table for eight is $325 and includes a table sign with the company’s name, priority seating at the luncheon and acknowledgement in pre- and post-event publicity. Individual table seats are also available, at $25 per person. Since the luncheon is a very popular event in the Lake Wylie community, guests are encouraged to reserve a spot without delay. To make reservations now or for more information, call Susan Bromfield or Melanie McClure at the chamber at 803-831-2827 or email lakewyliechamber@yahoo.com.

Marc Lubiato models a springtime look. 54

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Crystal Carr gets into the spirit of the fashion show.

Spotlight Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Wood - Chairman KODIAK MINI STORAGE Ed Stewart – Past Chairman M.L. FORD & SONS Susan Bromfield, President LAKE WYLIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Donna Bordeaux BORDEAUX & BORDEAUX, CPAs, PA Myron Boloyan, Esq. HASELDEN, OWEN, BOLOYAN & CORSON, LLC Susan Bryant RINEHART REALTY Fred Caldwell FRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET Allan Gregory K. A. WEALTH MANAGEMENT Andy Kane and Charles Wood at Chamber Gala.

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Honors Andy Kane and Fred Wetherell for their service

table leadership and dedication has contributed to the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s many successes through the years. At this year’s Chamber Annual Gala Andy Kane and Fred Wetherell were honored and thanked for their service. They were awarded plaques as a token of the chamber’s appreciation for their years of service, dedication and leadership given to the chamber. Andy Kane, former executive at YMCA Camp Thunderbird, served as the chamber’s chairman for three years and served on the board for 12 years. Andy’s stable and steady leadership style and his easy going personality contributed to the chamber’s stable growth and position to move to the next step. During his tenure, the chamber was able to buy a building and open a visitor center at Lake Wylie. The relationship between Camp Thunderbird and the chamber has been solid and supportive of each other for decades so the benefits to camp and the chamber have been immeasurable during the past two decades that Andy was at camp. The annual Splash Dash and community fireworks display flourished as a result of this

complimenting relationship. The chamber’s past chairmen and its president, Susan Bromfield honored Andy for his years of service and dedication to the chamber. Andy is a friend to the chamber and community. Fred Wetherell has served on the chamber board for nearly a decade. During that time Fred served as the Lake Wylie Chamber’s representative on the York County Economic Development Board for two three-year terms. He has served as a vice chairman of the chamber with economic development representation countywide and served as co-chair of the Splash Dash for many years. Fred’s stable style of leadership has supported the chamber to progress to have its own building, visitor center and business center. Fred has served as the chamber golf event co-chairman and has been an active leader throughout his tenure on the board. Fred retires from the chamber board to spend more time with his prison ministry and with his family.

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Tom Griffin Diana Grubenhoff LONG COVE MARINA Leonard Jackson LAKE WYLIE BUSINESS CENTRE Don Long David Mathein T-BONES ON THE LAKE Paige McCarter CLOVER COMMUNITY BANK Michaelyn Sherrill PLANTATION HOME REALTY Marc Sosne CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT P.O. Box 5233 264 Latitude Lane, Suite 101 Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803.831.2827 Fax: 803.831.2460 lakewyliechamber@yahoo.com www.lakewyliesc.com

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Business After Hours Oct. 25, 2012 Sponsored by Anchor Self Storage, A Classic Salon, Ann’s Alterations, The Vicker’s Agency- Allstate, Edward Jones, Hannon Orthodontics, The Businesses at Rivers Edge Pavilion Photos by Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Stan Over and Sandee and John Wilkerson at Gretchen Welch and Judy Over enjoy Q2U BBQ the October BAH at Rivers Edge Pavilion. at the October BAH.

Allen Long and Bill Jupena of Anchor Self Storage greet the chamber members at the Oct. 24 BAH at Rivers Edge Pavilion. Hannon Orthodontics was well represented by Joe Silva and David Vickers of the Vickers Sharon, Carla and Dr. Suzy Hannon, sponsors Agency-Allstate of the October 24 BAH.

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Business After Hours Nov. 8, 2012 Sponsored by Fred Caldwell Chevrolet Photos by Jan Todd

Fred Caldwell, host and sponsor of the November BAH, and Don Tolbert in the new showroom at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet in Clover.

John Rinehart of Rinehart Realty and guests at the November BAH.

Greg Holmes of the Town of Clover Parks and Recreation with his wife at the November BAH.

Allan Gregory of KA Gregory Wealth Management with is son Colton at the November BAH.

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Annual Holiday Gala Dec. 6, 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; River Hills Country Club Photos by Jan Todd

Kitty Muccigrosso and Mary Pettus of Lake Wylie Gregory at the gala.

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Christine Robinson, strolling violinist, entertained at the Chamber Holiday Gala. Chad and Donna Bordeaux, Linda Rich and Lindy Wetherell at River Hills Country Club at the Gala. Chad was awarded Citizen of the Year. Brian and Lisa Hall, of ML Ford & Sons and Ann and Dr. Marc Sosne of Clover School District at the gala.

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Spotlight Vicki and Fred Caldwell, at the Chamber Gala held in December.

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Mari and Jim Heckle, of York County Natural Gas, a gold sponsor of the gala.

Elaine Norman sings with The Classics at the Chamber Gala held at River Hills Country Club.

Gina Shafer, Linda Piscano and Sue Moffitt of LW Assisted Living enjoy the gala.

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Spotlight LAKE WYLIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2012 Citizen of the Year

tion that has provided over $45,000 in support back to our community. He worked in corporate accounting in Charlotte for several years until moving to Lake Wylie in 2005. He decided that he wanted to spend more time with his family and less time in the endless commute, so he joined his wife in their business. A new Rotary Club in Lake Wylie was advertised in the Lake Wylie Pilot and he decided to check it out and became one of the founding members. After the unfortunate death of Les Smith, the Lake Wylie Rotary Club founder, our Citizen of the Year was elected as the club’s next president. While he was president, the club was formally chartered and began to find its place in the community. His wife jokes that his full-time job has now become Rotary president and he keeps his office at their CPA firm. As the group grew, he helped establish the nonprofit organization for the Rotary Foundation of Lake Wylie to allow their fundraising efforts to grow even more. The club became

Thank You

LAKE WYLIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

to our Annual Holiday Gala Sponsors!

Premier Sponsor

Lake Wylie Business Centre T-Bones on the Lake

Gold Sponsors

River Hills Country Club York County Natural Gas

Silver Sponsors

Clover Community Bank Clover School District Fred Caldwell Chevrolet Kodiak Mini Storage S.C. House Rep. Ralph Norman

Award Sponsor Duke Energy

involved in holiday fundraising to support the Clover Area Assistance Center and began providing scholarships to students in the Clover School District. In his remaining spare time, he enjoys camping, fishing, hunting and spending time on the lake with his family and friends. He is an active assistant den leader in Cub Scout Pack 333 at the River Hills Community Church and is involved in helping grow the Palisades Episcopal School where his son, Zack, attends as a second grader. He is also currently serving a two-year term on the S.C. Association of CPAs Business Valuation and Forensic & Litigation Services Task Force. After finishing his second term as president in July, he will begin serving his term as an assistant governor for the Rotary and continue as the past president on the board of the Lake Wylie Rotary. It is with great pleasure that the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce presents the 2012 Lake Wylie Citizen of the Year award to Chad Bordeaux.

his year’s Citizen of the Year has been a key leader in growing a charitable group in our community from its initial struggles to an organiza-

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2012 Business of the Year

his year’s business of the year involves a group of friends who took a chance on an idea to start a business that has become a valued member of this community. Two of the owners of this business have been friends for over 34 years. The business evolved from an idea of having fun and expanding their passion: barbeque. The friends began traveling on weekends and participating in barbeque competitions from New Jersey to Georgia. In 2007, they were awarded the S.C. Masters of Barbeque Award, the highest distinction for barbeque competitions. In 2009, the friends decided to open the Q2U BBQ Pit in Lake Wylie. During the next three years, the restaurant grew to become a friendly, comfortable gathering place in

the community, and a favorite caterer for area events, including those hosted by the chamber. The restaurant makes and bottles a line of sauces and rubs, which are sold at the restaurant and on their website. Their original vinegar based or “Carolina” sauce was named the official sauce of the Democratic National Convention. In 2012, the owners doubled the size of the dining room. What once started as two couples and a few parttime employees, would become an inviting neighborhood restaurant that now employs over 15 people and continues to expand its catering services. It is with great pleasure that the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce recognize Brian and Linda Rich and Mark and Renee Cieslikowski as the owners of this year’s Business of the Year, Q2U BBQ.

Spotlight Welcome New Members

Renewing members

Oct. 31, 2012 – Feb. 1, 2013

Nov. 1, 2012 – Feb. 5, 2013

Lakeside Limousine Bernie Perrine 2012 Stone Quarter Ct. York, SC 29745 704-957-9151 www. lakesidelimousine.net Limousine Service -Transportation

Perfect Pet Dog Training Alison Pennington 406 Moonshadow Hun York, SC 29745 803-210-9380 www.perfectpetdog.com Dog Training and Sitting

Buzzdog Group Thom Ackerman 12 Shipmaster Ct. Lake Wylie, SC 29710 704-750-9402 Thom@buzzdoggroup.com www.buzzdoggroup.com Sales and Marketing Solutions Social Media and Website Development

Foresight Property Solutions, LLC Frank Tamberelli 10448 Samuels Way Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 704-438-9750 www.foresightpropertysolutions.com info@foresightpropertysolutions.com Property Management -homes, townhomes and condos

Mahalo Salon Tammy Steger 131 Evergreen Rd. Suite 101 Lake Wylie ,SC 29710 803-831-1988 www.mahalosalons.com tammy@mahalosalon.com Hair Care and Styling

Business AAA Carolinas Alteri Re/Max Bojangles Clover Area Assistance Center Comporium D&D Sanitation Dock Masters Edward Jones Fred Caldwell Chevrolet Halo Caregivers Heron Cove Joyce Presley Realty, LLC Lake Wylie Athletic Association Lake Wylie Business Cente Lakeside Insurance Lake Wylie Marina Lake Wylie Tax Lake Wylie Travel Lifestyle Physical Therapy May Green Properties McSpadden Custom Homes Miller & Dixon Orthodontics Morgan Stanley – Rick Gross Pathfinder Planning, LLC Portable Restroom Q 2 U BBQ River Hills Community Association Sterling Source The David Vickers Agency –Allstate Totalbond Veterinary Hospital Vitamins 4 Less

Individuals Walter Hein Andy Kane Stanton Over

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Spotlight

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon Sponsored by

Bank of York and

Watson Insurance Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Noon to 1:30 PM River Hills Country Club Featuring

Fashion show by Alta of Rock Hill with local male and female models.

Music

Door Prizes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Lots of Fun! The Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon offers a great opportunity for businesses to entertain or thank clients, staff and/or vendors.

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Spotlight Introducing the GeoCockpit 360 mapping tool

G Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce has Business Suites Available For Rent • • • • • • •

Fully and beautifully furnished rental offices Professional business center Includes high-speed wireless Internet Includes all utilities except telephone Access to conference room Includes reception area Flatscreen TV in conference room

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Mail service Prime Lake Wylie business location Ample parking Easy access Convenient location Save fuel and work close to home Includes hospitality area

Everything A Small Business needs at Reasonable Rates! Located at 264 Latitude Lane at Lake Wylie Business Centre Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce (803) 831-2827

eoCockpit 360 is an interactive mapping tool that offers a variety of features to residents, visitors, local businesses and those seeking information about economic development opportunities in the Clover and Lake Wylie areas. In addition to showing streets, parcels outlines and aerial photography, GeoCockpit 360 also can provides additional information and driving directions to points of interest, such as local attractions and businesses. The site also features 360-degree views of certain areas of Lake Wylie that best highlight economic development opportunities, such as tourist attractions, existing commercial corridors and typical residential areas. Both the standard web edition and the smartphone friendly version can be found at http:// www.geocockpit2.net/lkwsc.asp or visit www. lakewyliesc.com for the link. The first 20 businesses that register on the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce website will get a FREE promotional listing on Lake Wylie’s GeoCockpit 360 deals.

Get the Edge in Business Members Benefits and Discounts Bordeaux & Bordeaux CPAs Certified Public Accounts located at 548 Nautical Drive, Suite #202 in Lake Wylie, will provide a complimentary business consultation for all new members.

Watson Insurance of the Carolinas Chamber members may receive 5-12% discount on auto-Ooners insurance (home, life, car and business) through Watson Insurance. Join the chamber group coverage to take advantage of this membership benefit. For information call the chamber office at 803-8312827.

Haselden, Owen, Boloyan and Corson LLC Complimentary legal consultation for chamber members. Get started in business on the right foot. 803-831-2738

Lakeside Insurance & Consulting LLC

Small Business Development Center

Worksite benefits to help build employee retention at no cost to business owner while reducing payroll taxes. Making benefits count. Colonial Life Benefits local office. Complimentary consultation. 704-408-8363 or charlie.bromfield@ coloniallife.com

Complimentary Service for Developing Small Businesses – Thurmond Business Center at Winthrop University. 803-323-2283.

ComPro Business Services

Computer, geneology, marketing for small businesses … With 5 or more registrants classes can be held at Lake Wylie. Call the chamber with your group info. 803-831-2827.

Takes care of your business while you take care of business. Small business accounting, payroll and quarterly tax service. Reasonable rates, complimentary consultation. 704-588-1040

York Tech to offer classes at Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Small Business Center –

Lake Wylie Business Centre – Office space at affordable prices in professional business center. Lease, purchase or sale. Chamber members will receive preview and courtesy discount. Fully furnished business suites and offices. Call 803-831-2827

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Spotlight Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Activities Preview Lake Wylie Today Spring Brunch Kick off 2013 Lake Wylie Wellness Initiative Tuesday, March 12, 2013 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Held at: Lake Wylie Chamber Visitor Center Sponsored by: Lake Wylie Today and BiLo – Lake Wylie

Business After Hours Thursday, March 14, 2013 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Clover Community Bank and Lake Wylie Liquors Held at: Clover Community Bank – Lake Wylie

York County Day April 10, 2013 2:30 – 8 p.m. Governor Nikki Haley, invited speaker Columbia Convention Center Registration required – call the chamber 803-831-2827

! e t a D e h t e v a S Splash Dash, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s 10K/5K race/walk, presented by CMCSteele Creek, takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Registration is at 7 a.m. at Camp Thunderbird. The race and walk start at 8 a.m. and wind through River Hills, finishing at Camp Thunderbird. Advance reservations: $20 race, $10 walk. Visit www.lakewyliesc.com for more information and an online registration form. CMC-Steele Creek Uncompromising Excellence. Commitment to Care.

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Business After Hours

Countywide Business After Hours

Thursday, April 18, 2013 5:30 to.7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: McSpadden Custom Homes, Bordeaux & Bordeaux, CPAs, PFS, Focus Physical Therapy, Glaza Chiropractic, Lake Wylie Professional Center, Lake Wylie Eye, Miller Orthodontics Held at: Lake Wylie Professional Center Nautical Drive, Lake Wylie

Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Piedmont Medical Center Held at: Piedmont Medical Practice at Tega Cay

Spring Appreciation Luncheon and Fashion Show Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Noon to 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Bank of York and Watson Insurance Held at: River Hills Country Club

Business After Hours Thursday, May 9, 2013 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by and held at: Kodiak Mini Storage Highway 49 at Bonum Road, Lake Wylie

Lake Wylie Splash Dash 5K/10K Run and 5K Walk Presented by CMC- Steele Creek Saturday, June 8, 2013 8 a.m. Held at: Camp Thunderbird and River Hills Lake Wylie

Business After Hours Thursday, June 13, 2013 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: River Hills Marina, T-Bones on the Lake, Pier 88, Q-2-U- Catering, Happy Trails Carriage Tours and Sea Tow Held at: River Hills Marina Pavilion, River Hills, Lake Wylie