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Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is a vibrant and thriving community where geography, people and economic vitality have fashioned a distinctive Southern lifestyle. Lake Wylie Today, a quarterly magazine, highlights the leisure and excitement of lakeside living, our comfortable, small-town atmosphere and convenient proximity to regional commercial and cultural centers.TRANSCRIPT
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Our ViewThe season of giving lasts all year long at Lake WylieBy Susan Bromfi eld, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
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Lake Wylie, South Carolina, is a
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where geography, people and
economic vitality have fashioned
a distinctive Southern lifestyle.
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our comfortable, small-town
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proximity to regional commercial
and cultural centers.
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LakeWylieTODAYFall 2009 | Issue 1
At Lake Wylie, the season of giving goes
on all year long. It seems like each week,
there are any number of charity proj-
ects, fundraisers, volunteer activities and other
eff orts going on to help others. Th is is a giving
community every day of the year.
But Th anksgiving marks the beginning of
the season where we should all take the time
to count our blessings and share with others
who are less fortunate.
Throughout the yearRiver Hills Country Club is home to
many annual fundraising and charity events.
Th ere are golf events to benefi t: cancer re-
search, Clover Schools Clover Leaf Founda-
tion, the Catholic church, the Lions Club
charities, River Hills Preschool, Camp Th un-
derbird Camper Fund, and more. It also hosts
the Make a Wish Foundation charity event
and the Lion’s Club annual charity event.
Sweet Repeat, a resale store located in
Lake Wylie Plaza, is one of the most successful
“recycling” charity projects in the area. Run
by dedicated volunteers, items are collected
from the community and then sold. Th is year,
Sweet Repeat raised more than $75,000 that
was distributed to more than 30 worthy orga-
nizations. Each year, Sweet Repeat Founda-
tion’s budget committee, along with member
input, selects one nonprofi t or charity to give
a $10,000 contribution. Past recipients in-
clude the Wayne Patrick Hospice House in
Rock Hill, Habitat for Humanity, York Place,
Pilgrim’s Inn and the River Hills Emergency
Squad. Some of the other benefi ciaries are
God’s Kitchen in Clover, Clover Area Assis-
tance Center, PATH in York, Camp Th un-
derbird Scholarship Fund, Kenya Orphanage
Project and Lions Club charity works for the
deaf and blind.
Th e River Hills – Lake Wylie Lions Club
raises money for charity throughout the year
with several annual events including their annu-
al golf tournament, Christmas tree sale and the
annual fall charity event. Th ey also produce the
River Hills Telephone Directory as a fundraiser.
Th ey are a major contributor to the Lake Wylie-
River Hills Emergency Squad, a free service to
the entire Lake Wylie area.
Th e Kenya Orphanage Project, founded
by Monique Boekout, has become a daily on-
going eff ort to raise money and help orphans
in Kenya. It has become a labor of love to help
these children fi rst survive, then to feel cared
about, have a safe home, health care and have
educational opportunities.
‘Tis the seasonTh ere is much to be thankful for when you
live at Lake Wylie. Each day comes with en-
joyment of beauty, recreational opportunities,
caring neighbors and friends.
Th anksgiving also begins the season of
holiday giving to benefi t those who are less
fortunate. Ways you can participate include
angel trees and toy drives, which are usually
off ered by banks and churches. Th ere is also
Second Harvest Food Bank in Charlotte and
CAAC’s Adopt-a-Family, and many other
avenues to give generously. Dilworth Coff ee-
house in Lake Wylie will also have a “giving
tree” to accept items for seniors in need or
alone at the holidays.
Volunteering your time is a priceless gift . Give
a warm coat or canned goods, but give what you
can to those who need a helping hand.
Th is year, the Lake Wylie Chamber of
Commerce, Lake Wylie Pilot and Lake Wylie
Retirement and Assisted Living have launched
a “toy drive” to collect toys for Santa’s Closet
at the Clover Area Assistance Center. Toys can
be dropped off at Lake Wylie Retirement and
Assisted Living from now until Dec. 22.
LWR&AL will also be accepting gift s and
canned goods to donate to charities. Th e Boy
Scouts will have their annual canned food
drive and the Lake Wylie Chamber will be
encouraging its members and community to
contribute canned goods and gift certifi cates
for turkeys during the holiday season.
As Th anksgiving and the holidays are
upon us, it is time to count our blessings,
give thanks and reach out to help others. It is
a time to share time with family and friends
and support the area charities and projects
that benefi t so many all year long.
Th e holidays are a time to celebrate the sea-
son, give and care for those around us. Th e sea-
son of giving at Lake Wylie is all year long. LW
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Contents2 Our View
6 Mailbag
14 Roving Palate Area restaurants offer savory morsels
and hot beverages during the holiday season
20 Garden Party Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden celebrates
the season with 600,000 lights
28 Development Update
34 Holiday activities and traditions at Lake Wylie
42 De-stress during the holidays Unwind from holiday stress with a massage
46 Faces: The Palmetto House is your one-stop
shop for gifts and fl owers year-round
52 Profi les in Business Shining the spotlight on
Lake Wylie’s business leaders
53 Spotlight The magazine of the Lake Wylie
Chamber of Commerce
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MailbagDid you just catch a fi sh? 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
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celebrate with you, laugh with you and build memories with you. See page 12 for information on how to submit photos and stories.
Gaston Day School’s fi rst band concert of
the year was held Oct. 20. Th e Band’s third
annual holiday tree and wreath sale begins
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Barbara Cianci has joined Salon Nicolay, a
full-service hair styling salon located at 4559
Charlotte Highway. 803-831-0402.
Argh! Th e Pirate Exhibit at Th e Schiele Museum in Gastonia has been extend-
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Left : A retirement reception was held for Andy Kane, executive director of YMCA Camp
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Florence enjoy the reception. More than 200 gathered to celebrate Andy’s many years of ser-
vice at the camp.
Right: Andy Calhoun, president of the Charlotte YMCA, recognized Andy and presented
him with a gift .
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Kathy Colclasure of Clover Community Bank at the Clover Community Bank’s Blood
Drive. Th e drive was held at Scherer Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lake Wylie.
Town of Clover Administrator Allison
Harvey joins Clover Town Council mem-
bers Ann Harvey and Jay Dover at the Lake
Wylie Chamber and Clover Chamber Busi-
ness Aft er Hours held Nov. 4. Th e event
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Newly elected state House Rep. Tommy
Pope is congratulated on election night
by campaign volunteer Dwayne McClure.
Pope, his family and other supporters
had gathered Nov. 2 at Popes at the White
House, a family restaurant in York.
Volunteers at Th e Community Cafe’ help
prepare and serve soup, sandwiches and des-
sert each Wednesday 12:30-2 p.m. at River
Hills Community Church Family Life Center.
Each week, more than 250 lunches are pro-
vided for free. Donations are welcome and
accepted. Th e community is welcome.
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Th en-candidate Tommy Pope and his wife
Kim dropped by the Lake Wylie Chamber af-
ter voting on Election Day.
Th e swearing in ceremony for newly elect-
ed state Rep. Tommy Pope was held Nov. 10,
2010 at the Moss Justice Center. Th e Hon. Jean
Toal, Chief Justice of the S.C. Supreme Court
did the swearing in. Rep. Pope and his wife
Kim, and their children, pose with Chief Jus-
tice Toal.
Th e new Bank of America branch on
Highway 557 at Mill Creek Commons, next
to Lowe’s, will have its grand opening and rib-
bon cutting celebration Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Th e
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Th e Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Golf
Classic was held Oct. 14 at River Hill Country Club. A special
Business Aft er Golf networking event was held aft er the tourna-
ment at the Country Club. For more information, including a list
of winners, see page 56 in the Chamber Spotlight section.
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With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, who has
time to cook? And really, with all the options
available in and around Lake Wylie, who needs
to? Whether you’re looking for a quick bite while shopping, a re-
laxed lunch with hundreds of would-be friends, a nice party with
co-workers or family or even just a cup of coff ee, there’s a place to
meet your needs.
everythingFrom savory morsels to steaming hot beverages,
area restaurants can satisfy your holiday cravings
A little
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Roving PalateJackson’s Kitchen
It’s not that Dick Jackson doesn’t like turkey.
He and his family just don’t eat it for Th anks-
giving. But that’s understandable aft er they’ve
cooked about 300 turkeys and 2,000 pounds of
stuffi ng for other people’s holiday meals.
“Our lunch is roasted oysters. We just didn’t
want turkeys,” Jackson said.
Jackson runs Jackson’s Kitchen, at 304 N.
Main St. in Clover. Th e gray brick building is
a combination deli/restaurant/catering busi-
ness. In fact, Jackson says, about 75% of the
business comes from catering. Th ere’s turkey,
ham and pork roast — and the fi xings — for
Th anksgiving and Christmas; and pork roast,
collards and black eyed peas for New Year’s.
Jackson’s father, Campbell Jackson, and his
Uncle George, started the business as a grocery
store in 1957. It added catering and a restau-
rant through the years, and it offi cially became
Jackson’s Kitchen in 1985. Jackson’s daughter,
Brantlee, is the third generation in the busi-
ness. She runs the register and provides IT ser-
vices for the restaurant, which includes send-
ing out e-mail specials to customers.
Th e restaurant serves lunch only. Its menu
includes burgers, salads and sandwiches (the
Reuben is a keeper). Th e signature sandwich
is the turkey, bacon and Swiss on homemade,
grilled sourdough bread. Th e restaurant also
has lunch specials — one recent day’s specials
included chicken cordon bleu and roast beef
with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Other homemade items include the chick-
en salad, pimento cheese and all kinds of pies
and pastries. Th e restaurant also sells shucked
oysters, cuts its own bacon and other meats.
Many of the home-baked breads, prepared sal-
ads and desserts are available packaged so you
can purchase and enjoy them at home or give
them as tasty gift s.
How do you cook 300 turkeys for Th anks-
giving? “We have four high-speed convection
ovens, we can cook 32 at a time in those and
another six in two regular ovens,” he said. It
also has begun deep-frying turkeys on re-
quest, and the requests are growing, according
to Jackson.
Despite all the turkey, Jackson considers an-
other dish to be the specialty. Th at’s the seasoned
pork roast — the seasonings include sage and
jalapeno peppers. “You can buy it oven ready to
cook or cooked and sliced. We’ve been selling it
for 25 years and it’s really popular.”
The Community CaféPerhaps no restaurant embodies the spirit
Top: Dick and Charlotte Jackson of Jackson’s Kitchen in Clover. Bottom left : Fresh-baked sour
dough bread is a popular item from Jackson’s Kitchen, which fi rst opened as a grocery store in 1957.
(Photos/Richard Rudisill)
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Roving Palateof the holidays more than the Community
Café. For one thing, it is part of River Hills
Community Church, located at 104 Hamil-
ton’s Ferry Road in Lake Wylie. It also doesn’t
charge for its soups, sandwiches and desserts,
though it does accept donations. Th e Com-
munity Café’s mission, founder Don Murfi n
says, is to provide a place for people to come
together for fellowship.
Murfi n got the idea a year ago and started
the soup kitchen in January, aft er developing a
business plan and winning the approval of the
church staff . It serves food on Wednesdays,
from 12:30 to 2 p.m., to anyone who wants it.
“We had about 45 at the fi rst session, and
just about all of them were members of the
church. Fortunately, they liked what I made
and got more people to come,” he said.
Now, about 300 to 350 people come to
lunch each week. Th e menu for one recent
week was a beef barley vegetable soup — which
is a weekly staple — chicken noodle soup and
tomato basil soup. On that day, Murfi n said
diners consumed 43 gallons of soup. He also
served grilled American and pimento cheese
sandwiches. Murfi n makes about 14 to 15
pounds of pimento cheese each week. On this
day, dessert was a pumpkin spice cake with
cream cheese icing.
Murfi n is a self-taught cook, learning much
of what he knows in a 4-H club in his native
Akron, Ohio. He also worked in the dormitory
kitchens all four years he attended the Univer-
sity of Iowa. Aft er a career as a venture capital-
ist, he and his wife moved to Fort Mill to be
near one of her childhood friends.
Th ere is no charge, but many diners do-
nate money. Th rough its fi rst nine months
of operation, it was $1.72 short of breaking
even, Murfi n said. “Th is was my spiritual call-
ing. We’re just doing what He wants us to do.
People say, ‘Th is is what Christians ought to
be doing.’”
Concord CoveJohnny Funderburk says Concord Cove,
at 5303 Concord Road in York, doesn’t have a
specialty because he believes every menu item
is special. His favorite? “I’m a steak man. I usu-
ally eat a piece of fi llet or a rib eye,” he said.
Funderburk bought what he calls a “mom
and pop” restaurant in 1980 and remodeled
it with the help of partner Donna McSwain.
Six years ago, he gave the restaurant another
makeover and added a bar.
“It was time to make a big change, and
Donna was willing to help me with the deco-
rating and the ambiance,” he said.
Inside, Concord Cove features frescos of
mountainous scenes, potted plants and other
decorations.
Entrees include the steaks, duck á l ‘Or-
ange, osso buco, shrimp and grits, vegetarian
pasta and much more. Prices for main courses
start at $14 for the vegetarian dishes but reach
$34 for rack of lamb or lobster tail.
“It’s regular old American cuisine, with a
Southern fl air,” Funderburk said.
Reservations aren’t necessary, he said, but
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are helpful for larger parties, especially around
the holidays. He has a back room that will ac-
commodate about 40 for a Christmas or re-
hearsal party or wedding reception. Like the
menu, the clientele covers a wide range. “We
get families for get-togethers, and we get lots of
couples. We’ve had wedding proposals here.”
Th e desserts change daily, but staples in-
clude Italian crème cake, Oh! Susannah pie
— a frozen pie with whipped cream, pecans,
caramel, coconut and other ingredients on a
graham cracker crust — and caramel pound
cake. For the holidays, the restaurant adds an
apple bread pudding and a strawberry cake.
He insists that the restaurant doesn’t have
specialties, though. “You open one of these
things, you do a little bit of everything. We try
to make them all nice.”
Dilworth Coffee House at Lake Wylie
Owner Greg Gardner admits he wasn’t that
much of a coff ee connoisseur when he bought
Dilworth Coff ee House at Lake Wylie this
summer. But, he and his wife Amy didn’t want
to see the coff ee shop close.
“One of the girls who work here said, ‘Sat-
urday’s our last day.’ I talked to the previous
owner, worked something out and here we
Th e fried pork chop plate at Jackson’s Kitchen.
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are,” Gardner said.
Gardner previously owned a sign company.
He sold it to concentrate on the coff ee shop, al-
though he still does some contract sign work.
Owning the coff ee shop has opened his
eyes. He previously thought all coff ee was the
same.
“I drank a lot of lattes and iced coff ees. I
got in here and compared the tastes,” Gardner
said.
Th e shop, which is located in the Rivers
Edge Pavilion shopping center at 4937 Char-
lotte Highway in Lake Wylie, sells coff ee from
Costa Rica, Brazil and other places. It’s all
roasted daily in Charlotte, which makes a dif-
ference, he said.
“You can’t get that at Starbucks and Mc-
Donalds. Th ere’s not a place you can get a cup
of coff ee where the beans were roasted and
ground that day.” Th e most popular variety is
a house blend that’s offi cially named Portico
Classic, but is called Buster Boyd by custom-
ers.
Dilworth’s menu includes salads and sand-
wiches — most cost $5 or less. It recently add-
ed wraps and paninis to the list. Gardner said
he might expand the menu aft er he moves the
business later this year, probably to another lo-
cation in the shopping center. He’ll also add a
drive-through, which customers say is a must,
and continue to provide free Wi-Fi.
Desserts include cheesecake, pound cake,
brownies, cookies and Tony’s ice cream from
Gastonia.
“We serve everyone from the guy that’s go-
ing to work in his lawn business to the guy on
his way to downtown Charlotte to do invest-
ment banking.” LW
Want to go?Jackson’s Kitchen is at 304 N. Main St. in Clo-
ver and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
through Friday. For more information, call 803-
222-7767 or visit www.jacksonskitchen.com.
Th e Community Café is at River Hills Com-
munity Church is at 104 Hamilton’s Ferry
Road in Lake Wylie and is open from 12:30
to 2 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information,
call 803-831-1615 or visit www.rhcconline.org.
Th e Concord Cove Restaurant is at 5303 Con-
cord Road in York and is open for lunch from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, for
dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Sat-
urday and for brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday. For more information, call 803-831-
1036 or visit www.theconcordcove.com.
Dilworth Coff ee House at Lake Wylie is at 4937
Charlotte Highway, Suite 112, Lake Wylie (Riv-
ers Edge Pavilion shopping center) and is open
from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Th ursday
and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. most Fridays and Sat-
urdays. For more information, call 803-675-5700
or visit www.lakewyliecoff eehouse.com.
Fried pies are made fresh every day at Jackson’s
Kitchen. (Photo/Richard Rudisill)
the night the season with 600,000 colorful lights
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Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden invites
you to experience its holiday tradi-
tion: Holiday Lights at the Garden.
Now in its sixth season, the event features
spectacular light displays, carriage rides, mu-
sic and baked treats.
Th e experience begins in the Visitor Pavil-
ion, where guests are greeted with the sight of
the majestic 16-foot-tall orchid tree, made of
more than 300 live orchids. Guests can get into
the spirit of the season at the Garden Stage
on the Four Seasons Lawn where musicians,
carolers and other entertainers spread a little
holiday cheer .
From there, explore the icy White Garden,
the festive Canal Garden or any of the other
themed displays — all surrounded by a cap-
tivating display of 600,000 colorful lights.
It’s Christmas in the tropics in Th e Orchid
Conservatory where you can warm up while
checking out a one-of-a-kind bromeliad tree,
poinsettias, a train display and more.
Finally, the aroma of hot cocoa and baked
cookies will draw you back to the Visitor Pa-
vilion where you can enjoy a selection of hot
beverages and tasty treats — all while you
enjoy the sounds of the season from a player
piano and await visits from Santa.
Want to go?Holiday Lights at the Garden begins Nov. 26
and runs through New Year’s Eve.
Hours: Sunday through Th ursday 5 to 9 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday 5 to 10 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $12; seniors 60+, $11;
children 4-12, $6; children 3 and under are
free. Members are admitted free each Tuesday
and receive half-price admission other nights.
Group rates are available for groups of 15 or
more that purchase tickets for the entire group
in advance. Th at includes large families of 15
or more.
Avoid lines at the door by purchasing tickets
online at www.DSBG.org or www.ticketmaster.
com. You can print tickets at home or have
them waiting for you at Will Call.
How to get there:
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is located at
6500 South New Hope Road in Belmont. It
is just west of Charlotte at the N.C./S.C. state
line, outside the town of Belmont. Th e Garden
is easily accessible from Interstates 85 and 77.
Visitors can enjoy spectacular light displays at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden including those (clockwise from top left ) in the Canal Garden, the
Tunnel Fountain, the White Garden and the Cottage Garden. (Photos/RFL Photography)
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Registration: Call 704-825-4490 or register
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Learn the basics of wreath-making,
and create your own unique wreath with a
rich mix of fresh greenery and an elegant
bow to decorate your door or give as a gift .
Make your own holiday angel Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 from 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $45 (members), $50 (non-members)
Registration: Call 704-825-4490 or register
online at www.dsbg.org.
Create your own holiday angel to adorn
your door during the holidays and throughout
the year. Participants will use found objects to
create unique angels with their own personali-
ties; the wings will be made of greenery which
can be changed to celebrate any season or
special occasion. Materials will be provided.
Make your own reindeer topiary Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $18 (members), $22 (non-members), $30
(materials)
Registration: Call 704-825-4490 or register
online at www.dsbg.org.
Leap into the holiday season by making
your own galloping deer topiary from stuffi ng
the frame with moss to accenting your creation
with decorations to fi t the holiday season.
Christmas rose candle holder Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 from 10 a.m.-noon
Cost: $24 (members), $28 (non-members), $20
(materials)
Registration: Call 704-825-4490 or register
online at www.dsbg.org.
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dren. Santa will read a story and spread holiday
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ate a special gift for someone on their list, help
decorate cookies and much more. Children
will also have the opportunity to be photo-
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display and much more. Greg Briley Photog-
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and families with Santa. Additional fees apply.
Holiday tea Sunday, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12, 2010
Two seatings are available at 1:00 p.m. and
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I confess! I am not ready to put my garden
to sleep for the winter. Th ere is still a lot to
be done. I, for one, am still debating over
my pansies. Choosing the colors each year is
my hardest decision! Pulling up plants that
are still blooming is also painful, but the time
has come. Pansies are great fl owering color to
add to your landscape and when paired with
spring blooming bulbs and ornamental kale,
you can expect a beautiful presentation.
I still have perennials to divide and plant
as well. It’s also still a great time to plant your
trees and shrubs. One of my all time favor-
ite shrubs is the Camellia. Some varieties are
blooming now and they are gorgeous. While
the soil is cool and moist, get these planted.
It allows your root systems to get well estab-
lished. Now is also the time to start thinking of
your fl ower beds for spring. Have your soil PH
tested and see what nutrients you’re lacking. If
you start amending your soil now you should
be ready to plant by spring. Composting is
also something to think about. If you start a
pile now, by spring it should be ready to add to
your existing soil. It’s a win/win situation. You
are adding nutrients while recycling!
I love my fl owers, but I love my bird friends
even more! So, this winter, don’t forget our
feathered friends. Keep your feeders full and
your bird baths thawed. If we are lucky, this
winter it may snow and to me there is nothing
more beautiful than to see a Cardinal outside
my window amidst the winter white!
Happy gardening! LW
Lizabeth Curry
Master gardener
Lowe’s of Lake Wylie
803-656-7000
Winter gardening tips
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UNTIL 3-31-11FOR A
SHORTTIME
South Carolina connection
Poinsettias were fi rst introduced in the
United States in 1825 by South Carolinian
Joel Roberts Poinsett. While serving as the
fi rst United States Ambassador to Mexico,
he visited Taxco and found the fl owers
growing on the adjacent hillsides. Poinsett,
an accomplished amateur botanist, had
some plants sent to his home in Greenville,
S.C. Th ey did well in his greenhouse and
he distributed plants to botanical gardens
and to horticultural friends. Th e plant was
fi rst called “painted leaf ” and “Mexican fi re
plant.” Later, it was renamed “poinsettia” in
his honor.
Source: www.plantmanagementnetwork.
org and www.sumtersc.gov.
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Lake Wylie’s long-awaited Wal-Mart Su-
per Center opened Sept. 15 at Mill Creek
Commons at the intersection of Highways
49, 557 and 274.
“Th e opening went well,” said manager
Russell Sinclair. “Overall, we were No. 1 in the
market, No. 1 in the region and No. 19 na-
tionally for our fi rst month. People like what
they see here, and we’re getting a lot of posi-
tive surveys and high customer ratings.”
Th e 117,000-square-foot Lake Wylie Wal-
Development update
Mart features the store’s latest prototype,
which is an upgrade from its Tega Cay store
and among the fi rst of its kind in the state.
Features include lower shelving and fewer
merchandise displays in the aisles.
Subway, SmartStyles Hair Salon and Re-
gal Nails operate within Wal-Mart.
Th e S.C. Department of Transportation
and developers are currently working on
plans for a turn lane into Wal-Mart from NC
274 across from Th e Giving Tree. Concrete
poles for a traffi c light were recently erected.
Many of the Lake Wylie store’s shoppers
are fi rst-time Wal-Mart shoppers, says Sin-
clair.
“We hear that comment a lot,” he says.
“Folks who had been driving to Steele Creek
can now shop in their own backyard and save
time and money.”
Details: 803-619-7021, www.walmart.
com.
Lake Wylie continues to attract new retailers, restaurants, service businesses and apartment complexes.
Business owners say they are drawn to Lake Wylie’s growing population and opportunities for retailers.
Others see it as a natural place to expand to serve their growing customer base.
Here’s a look at the latest development news.
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Miller Orthodontics, Lake Wylie’s fi rst
orthodontic practice, opened in mid-Sep-
tember at Lake Wylie Professional Center at
Shoppes at the Landing.
Dr. Kevin Miller had operated out of Lake
Wylie Family Dentistry for three years before
opening a separate building. He also owns
Miller Orthodontics in Rock Hill.
“We have a very strong presence in Lake
Wylie, Clover and York, and it just made
sense as the practice grew in those areas to
have our own space,” he says. “It had been in
the long-range plans for some time, but busi-
ness was growing so much that we had to do
it sooner than planned.”
Miller Orthodontics is open in Lake Wylie
on Th ursdays. Miller and Dr. Spence Dixon
alternate weeks at the local practice and share
12 staff members between Lake Wylie and
Rock Hill.
“It has been outstanding so far,” he says.
“We have four chairs in the Lake Wylie offi ce.
We originally scheduled two and we had to go
to three chairs aft er two weeks of being open.
Now we’re close to booking four. Th en we’ll
go to opening a second day.”
Miller operates the business as a multi-
specialty practice so it’s not empty when he’s
not there. Dr. Eddy Gadhia, a periodontist,
will work there one day a week. Miller also is
looking to schedule an endodontist.
“Instead of driving to Rock Hill or Char-
lotte, patients can get that specialty work done
right here in Lake Wylie,” says Miller.
Th e new practice also features amenities to
create a welcoming, tech-savvy environment.
Teenagers appreciate video glasses that hook
into an iPod and project new-release movies
onto the image of a 40-inch screen. Parents
like the coff ee station and television in the
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lobby, along with digital insurance fi ling.
Opening the Lake Wylie offi ce also allows
Miller to do 100% of his orthodontic proce-
dures locally. In the past, patients periodical-
ly traveled to his Rock Hill offi ce for X-rays
and new patient exams.
“Now we can do everything right here,
from brackets to retainers,” he said.
Details: 803-631-5508, www.caroli-
naorthodontics.com.
Th e Villas at Marlin Bay, a new apart-
ment community across from Crowders
Creek Elementary School, now has its fi rst
tenants. More than half of the 72 completed
units are currently occupied.
Th e community features two- and three-
bedroom apartments with patios, 9-foot ceil-
ings, granite countertops, crown molding
and large laundry rooms. Also included are a
24/7 fi tness facility and an outdoor pool.
A second phase, with additional apart-
ment buildings set around the pool, is
planned. Other amenities designed for the
community are walking trails to the lake,
a pet park and a car care facility with a car
wash and vacuum station.
Th e Villas at Marlin Bay are owned and
managed by Carolina Capital Communi-
ties, which also is building apartments at Th e
Commons at Fort Mill near Regent Park.
“We have a lot of good traffi c coming in
and people like what they see,” says manager
Gina Messer. “Th ey love that it’s brand new
and that it’s an easy commute to Charlotte,
Rock Hill, York or Gaston County.”
Details: 803-831-9990.
Th e Knothole Saloon, located in Lake
Wylie’s fi rst retail space on SC 49, is under-
going renovations with plans for a new retail
shop.
Carl Vaughan originally built the Old
Time Beverage Shop and ABC store at the
space on SC 49 in 1976.
“It was the fi rst retail building on that side
of Lake Wylie,” he says. “Th e Hungry Fisher-
man (now T Bones on the Lake) was the only
other thing around. I opened Th e Knothole
Saloon about three years later.”
Vaughan later leased Th e Knothole and
rented the rest of the building to Traditions
of the Carolinas: Good Byes, the antique
and estate sale store that recently relocated to
Lake Wylie Hardware as Th e Estate Boys.
Vaughan, who lives in Sharon, is replac-
ing the roof and air conditioning and clean-
ing the space for a new tenant.
“My architectural drawings are being re-
viewed by the county, and as soon as I fi nish
the work, I’m going to try to turn it back to
retail,” he said.
Vaughan added rumors of a barbecue res-
taurant going into the former Knothole Sa-
loon space aren’t true.
“It won’t be another restaurant,” he said.
Jersey Mike’s opened at 604 Nautical
Drive, Suite 101 on Sept. 8. Th e sub shop is
located beside Strickland’s Frozen Custard
in Shoppes at Th e Landing.
“Business has been great so far,” said Ni-
cole Ross, who owns the Lake Wylie franchise
with husband, Bill. “We feel the community
has welcomed us and we love being here.”
Th e couple also operates a Jersey Mike’s
location in Indian Land.
Jersey Mike’s is open daily, from 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8
p.m. on Sunday. Ross says the sub chain is
known for its premium meats sliced fresh ev-
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Development Update
Community...Our Passion!
ery day and for its higher quantity of meat
and toppings on each sandwich.
Being located next to an ice cream shop is
a plus for the shop, Ross said.
“We feel we complement each other and
we hope they feel the same way,” she said. “A
lot of families come here to eat and go there
for ice cream aft erwards. Or if their kids
want a hot dog instead of a sub, they stop by
Strickland’s too.”
Customers can visit the Jersey Mike’s
website to register for frequent specials and
a free birthday sub.
Details: 803-831-0912, www.jerseymikes.
com.
Waterside Marketplace, on SC 49 at
Blucher Circle, is expected to change hands
by the end of the year.
Crescent Resources has not named the
buyer for the 6-acre property, however the
space has been rumored to be headed for
condominium and retail development.
Anytime Fitness on SC 49 in Anchor
Shops Place recently added a 1,200-square-
foot group fi tness room. Known for its 24/7
access, the facility off ers both live fi tness
classes in Zumba, yoga and Pilates as well as
a unique surround sound system customers
can utilize on demand.
Customers log on to a computer to se-
lect a class, which is broadcast on a 10-foot
screen that drops down from the ceiling.
Yoga, pilates, kickboxing, weight lift ing and
hundreds of other options are available on
the computerized system.
Details: 803-831-1234, www.anytimefi t-
ness.com. LW
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Holiday While temperatures have dropped, the activity level in Lake Wylie has not.
Beginning each October and running through December, Lake Wylie and
the areas that surround it are chock full of festive activities from hayrides
to apple picking and from Christmas trees to hometown parades.
Suffi ce it to say there is always something going on in Lake Wylie, and the holidays are
no diff erent.
Whipporwill Ranch and Carriage Tours
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traditionsCarriage rides
If you are looking for a unique holiday
experience, consider taking a horse-drawn
carriage ride with Whippoorwill Ranch and
Carriage Tours. Th e Lake Wylie-based busi-
ness, owned by Miriam and Daniel Barrett,
can be found at area festivals and shopping
malls during the holiday season, off ering ev-
erything from group hayrides to a romantic
carriage ride for two.
Th e Barretts operate two carriages: a rus-
tic wagonette, which seats 8-10; and a vis-a-
vis, which is a Victorian-style carriage that
seats 2-4 people.
Th e carriages are drawn by either Ted or
Max. Ted is a percheron horse, dapple gray in
color. “He’s elegant and really nice,” Miriam
Barrett said. “Max is a Belgian Clydesdale.
He is brown with a fl axen mane and tail. He’s
been doing this for years. We dress up the
horses, put lights around their neck.”
“Th e nostalgia of going for a carriage ride
is just something,” Barrett said, adding they
also provide carriages for weddings and oth-
er special events.
During this holiday season, Whippoor-
will Ranch will provide carriage rides at Riv-
Th e Clover Choraliers’ Winter Show
Penland Tree Farm
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ergate Shopping Center in Charlotte on Dec.
4 and 11. Carriage rides are free, provided by
the shopping center.
Whippoorwill Ranch will also provide
carriage rides at the annual event Christmas
at the Billy Graham Library. Carriage rides
will be off ered through a beautiful light dis-
play Dec. 1-23 from 5-11 p.m. Th e event is
closed Sundays. Admission is free, but car-
riage rides are $2 for children 12 and under,
$5 for adults.
For more information on Whippoorwill
Ranch Carriage Tours, visit www.thewhip-
poorwillranch.com.
Lights on the LakeFor the last 22 years, Lake Wylie has been
the location for the annual Lights on the
Lake holiday boat parade. It began when
community leaders decided that while Lake
Wylie doesn’t have a traditional main road
on which to hold a traditional-style parade, it
didn’t mean it couldn’t host a holiday parade!
Two decades later, the annual parade has
become a family – and community tradition.
Th is year’s parade will take place Dec. 11.
Boats that have been decorated and will par-
ticipate in the parade begin lining up about 3
p.m. at the dock at T-Bones on the Lake. Th e
parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and aft er leaving
the dock at T-Bones, the boats usually cruise
north toward Long Cove Marina, cross un-
der the bridge and eventually turn around
and head back to T-Bones, where prizes are
awarded to the best decorated boats.
Th e Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce also
holds a toy drive during the event. Participants
and viewers are asked to bring an unwrapped
toy to the parade. For information on the toy
drive, contact the chamber at 803-831-2827.
For additional information on the 2010
Lights on the Lake holiday boat parade, includ-
ing how you can register your boat for the pa-
rade, please see the Chamber Spotlight section.
Seasonal bountyAs fall rolls around, it’s apple-picking time
and the best place to go in the Lake Wylie
area is Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill,
located at 1860 Highway 5 in York. Th e best
time to pick apples is usually early Septem-
ber through mid October. But even aft er the
apples have been harvested, Windy Hill is a
great place to go to enjoy daily educational
farm tours and delicious food.
For more information and hours of opera-
tion, visit http://windyhillorchard.com or call
803-684-0690.
Christmas TreesAs October and November give way to
December, it’s time to get ready for the Christ-
mas holiday. What better way to do that than
to select the perfect Christmas tree?
Th ere are a couple local tree farms you can
go to pick your own locally grown tree, or
choose from varieties that have been cut else-
where. Either way, selecting a tree to decorate
is a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Lutz Christmas Tree Farm is located
at 756 Neelands Road in Clover. Owned by
Brian and Jamie Lutz, the farm has been op-
Th e Clover Choraliers’ Winter Show is a big part of every holiday season. Made up of more than 100 members, the award-winning Choraliers are
based at Clover High School in York County. For dates and times for their Winter Show, see the calendar of events on page 40 or visit http://www.
clover2.k12.sc.us/chs/choraliers/dates.htm. (Photo provided)
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It sells landscape trees during the year and
turns exclusively into a cut-your-own Christ-
mas tree farm during the holidays.
Th e farm grows Carolina sapphire cypress,
Fraser fi r, Leyland cypress, red cedar, Virginia
Pine and white pine trees. Th ey also off er pre-
cut mountain-grown Fraser fi rs.
In addition, the Penlands also off er free hot
chocolate and coff ee, hayrides on the weekends
and bonfi res when the weather permits.
For more information and hours of opera-
tion, visit www.penlandtreefarm.com or call
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erating since Th anksgiving 2009. Its choose-
and-cut varieties include Leyland cypress and
Virginia pine; and its pre-cut varieties include
Fraser fi r.
Th ey also off er balled and burlap contain-
er trees and fresh wreaths, as well as free hot
chocolate.
Th ey have free hot chocolate to keep you
warm on cold days.
For more information and hours of operation,
visit their Facebook page or call 803-627-2392.
Th e Penland Tree Farm in York County
has been operating for more than 30 years.
Winter Party GuideLocationsRiver Hills Country Club One Country Club Lane, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-831-2126
Full-service location with food and beverage – ball-
room or terrace.
Red Fez Club16600 Red Fez Club Road, Charlotte, NC 28273
704-588-0574
Full-service, less formal lakeside location, with picnic
shelter and building.
Long Cove Marina14624 Rainbarrel Lane, Charlotte, NC 29273
704-588-1467
Great seasonal lakeside location for informal company
picnics, family reunions, even informal weddings. Need
caterer, tent rental, etc.
Daniel Stowe Botanical GardenNew Hope Road, Belmont, NC 28012
704-825-4490
Garden location for weddings and special event parties.
Need caterer.
River Hills Marina54 Marina Road, Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-831-1802
Gazebo offers seasonal lakeside location for informal
company picnics, family reunions, etc. Has gas grill and
restrooms.
Victorian Villa (bed and breakfast)10925 Windy Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28278
704-394-5545
www.victorianvillainn.com
Musicians and DJ’sJoan Johnson, Harpist4002 Windward Drive, Tega Cay, SC 29715
803-548-3832
Ansel Couch, Guitarist120 Captain White Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730
803-329-0640
Christine Robinson, Violinist25026 Riley Lane, Tega Cay, SC 29708
803-802-1930
Top: Visiting a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm is a great famiily tradition. Bottom: Many area
residents get in the spirit of the season on a carriage ride. (Photos provided)
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Are you planning to throw a holiday party, or attend one, in the near
future? We are here to help. The following section, Proper Attire, will
ensure you are appropriately dressed, whether the function is work-
related or purely social.Proper AttireWinter Party Information
WHITE TIEMENBlack tailcoat; matching trousers with a single stripe of
satin or braid; white pique wing-collared shirt with stiff
front; white vest; white bow tie; white or gray gloves;
black patent leather shoes; and black dress socks
WOMENFormal (fl oor-length) evening gown
BLACK TIEMENBlack tuxedo jacket and matching trousers; formal (pique
or pleated-front) white shirt; black bow tie (silk, shiny satin
or twill); vest or black cummerbund to match tie; dressy
suspenders to ensure a good fi t (optional); black patent
leather shoes; black dress socks; and no gloves. In the
summer or on a cruise: white dinner jacket; black tuxedo
trousers; and other black-tie wardrobe.
WOMENFormal (fl oor-length) evening gown; or short, dressy
cocktail dress
BLACK TIE-OPTIONALMENEither a tuxedo (see “Black Tie”) or a dark suit; white
shirt; and conservative tie
WOMENFormal (fl oor-length) evening gown; short, dressy cock-
tail dress; or dressy separates
CREATIVE BLACK TIEMENTuxedo combined with trendy or whimsical items such
as a black shirt or a matching colored or patterned
bow tie and cummerbund; black shiny patent leather or
dressy black leather shoes; and black socks
WOMENFormal (fl oor-length) evening gown; short, dressy
cocktail dress; or dressy separates, any of the above
accessorized with items such as a feather boa, colorful
shawl or colorful jewelry
SEMIFORMALMENDark, dressy business suit (usually worsted wool) with
matching vest (optional); white shirt; conservative tie;
dressy leather shoes; and dark dress socks
WOMENShort afternoon or cocktail dress; or long dressy skirt
and top
FESTIVE ATTIREMENSeasonal sport coat or blazer in color of choice; slacks;
open-collar shirt or shirt with festive or holiday-themed
tie
WOMENShort cocktail dress; long, dressy skirt and top; or
dressy pants outfi t
DRESSY CASUALMENSeasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks; open-collar shirt
WOMENStreet-length dress; skirt and dressy top; or dressy
pants outfi t
BUSINESS CASUALMENSeasonal sport coat or blazer; slacks or khakis; open-
collar shirt
WOMENSkirt, khakis or slacks; open-collar shirt, knit shirt or
sweater (no spaghetti straps or low-neck tops)
SPORT CASUALMENKhakis or clean, pressed jeans; plain T-shirt (no slo-
gans), polo shirt or casual button-down shirt
WOMENKhakis or clean, pressed jeans; plain T-shirt (no slo-
gans), polo shirt or casual button-down shirt
HOLIDAY CASUALMENSame as “Business Casual” with some holiday colors
or designs.
WOMENSame as “Business Casual” with some holiday colors
or designs.
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In addition to enjoying family festivities, take
the time to enjoy the holiday season and ex-
perience events in Lake Wylie and surround-
ing areas.
Nov. 26 – Dec. 31 – Holiday Lights at the Daniel
Stowe Botanical Garden. www.dsbg.org.
Nov. 27 - Winter Wonderland Craft Show at
the Dairy Barn in Fort Mill. Open 9 a.m.-2
p.m. 803-547-1020. www.myfortmill.com/
festivals.html.
Daily through February 2011 - “Pirates” at the
Schiele Museum. www.schielemuseum.org.
Dec. 1-31 - Holiday Lights at the Daniel
Stowe Botanical Garden. www.dsbg.org
Dec. 1 - York Christmas parade. Begins at 4:30
p.m. on S. Congress Street. Proceeds benefi t
PATH, a nonprofi t agency assisting those in
need in York County. For more information,
including how you can register a fl oat, go to
http://www.greateryorkchamber.com.
Dec. 2 - Lake Wylie Chamber’s Annual Holi-
day Gala will be held at the River Hills Coun-
try Club. Reservations required and seats are
limited. www.lakewyliesc.com.
Dec. 2-5 - Christmasville in downtown Rock
Hill. During Christmasville, the main streets
of Old Town, in historic downtown Rock Hill,
come alive as a charming, picturesque holi-
day village and outdoor walking art festival.
http://christmasvillerockhill.com.
Dec. 3-5 - “More than Snap! Crackle! Pop!: A
Vernon Grant Christmas Story.” A collabora-
tion between the Rock Hill Community Th e-
ater and the Culture and Heritage Museums,
this production is a whimsical look at one of
Rock Hill’s most prolifi c illustrators. For more
information, call 803-324-2578. www.rockh-
illtheatre.org.
Dec. 3 - Rock Hill Christmas Parade. Th e
parade begins at 6 p.m. Th e route starts on
Oakland Avenue at Winthrop University and
travels downtown. www.ci.rock-hill.sc.us.
Dec. 3-5 - “Th e Real Christmas Story” by
NarroWay Productions in Fort Mill. www.
narroway.net/rcs.html.
Dec. 3-5 – Charlotte Symphony POPS: Magic
of Christmas at the Belk Th eater. www.blu-
menthalcenter.org.
Dec. 4 - Fort Mill Christmas Parade. Begins
at 11 a.m. on Leroy Street and continues to
the Union Cemetery. www.fortmillsc.org.
Dec. 4 - Tega Cay Craft Fair and Christmas
Tree lighting at the Philip T. Glennon Com-
munity Center. Santa will also make an ap-
pearance. www.tegacaysc.org.
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Dec. 7-12 – Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas”
at the Ovens Auditorium. www.blumenthal-
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Dec. 10-12 - “More than Snap! Crackle! Pop!:
A Vernon Grant Christmas Story.” For more
information, call 803-324-2578. www.rockh-
illtheatre.org.
Dec. 10-19 – “A Christmas Carol” at Th eatre
Charlotte. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Dec. 10-19 – “Th e Nutcracker” at Belk Th e-
ater. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Dec. 7 - Belmont Christmas Parade. Th is “Sa-
lute to Veterans” begins at 4 p.m. For informa-
tion, contact the Montcross Area Chamber of
Commerce. 704-825-5307. www.montcros-
sareachamber.com/belmontchristmasparade.
html.
Dec. 7 – Clover Christmas Parade. Th e parade
begins on Old North Main Street and travels
through downtown Clover. Begins at 5 p.m.
http://www.cloversc.info/portal/news.htm.
Dec. 9, 11, 12 – Th e Clover High Choraliers
Winter Performance will be held at the Clo-
ver District Auditorium. Show times are: Dec.
9 and 11 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Th e
box offi ce is located in the lobby of the Clover
District Auditorium and will be open as fol-
lows: Dec. 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 from 2-6 p.m.; Dec.
4 from 8 a.m. -12 p.m.; and two hours prior to
each concert. www.cloverchoraliers.com.
Dec. 11 - Lights on the Lake holiday boat
parade on Lake Wylie. Boats will meet at T-
Bones on the Lake to line up, and the route
spans both sides of the Buster Boyd Bridge.
Best viewing is from the deck at T-Bones and
the boat landing. Th e parade begins at 6:30
p.m. www.lakewyliesc.com. LW
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‘Tis the season...FOR STRESS
The holidays are almost here, which is great. Great,
that is, until you start tweaking the holiday menu to
accommodate all the family coming in. Uncle Bob likes
oyster stuffi ng, remember, while Aunt Tania will only have cornbread.
Th en there are the nephews, who won’t eat any vegetables but green
peas. But Grandma demands butter beans. What’s a host to do?
Unwind with a massage
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Not only that, but Christmas is just around
the corner. Th e boss doesn’t want anyone tak-
ing more than a day or two off around the
holiday this year. Th at means all the decorat-
ing, shopping, cleaning, wrapping and cook-
ing will have to be done around work. Mean-
while, tighter budgets put a premium on
fi nding the best deals, which takes more time
fi ghting the crowds and traffi c. All this, and
we still haven’t mentioned deciding which
branch of the family to visit when.
Is it any wonder that with all that going on,
most people — at some point during the holi-
days — fi nd themselves fi ghting stress? Th at’s
why the staff at the Mayo Clinic recommends
people take a break from all the hubbub and
confusion surrounding the holidays.
Jeani Rogers, owner of ACE Massage
Th erapy at 7 Executive Court in Lake Wylie,
has seen it in customers who come in fatigued
physically and mentally.
“You have stress all year long, but talk
about stress increases at the holidays,” Rogers
says. “Th e body lets you know it’s getting
cold, and it’s more diffi cult to enjoy life.”
She tries to change that by encouraging
people to follow the Mayo Clinic advice. “By
pampering yourself, you’re able to let go of
that stress,” Rogers says. “Massage is similar
to an hour vacation.”
Rogers opened her fi rst shop in Georgia
in 2002, shortly aft er receiving certifi cation
from Greenville Technical Community Col-
lege. She moved to Lake Wylie in 2005.
Rogers takes appointments as early as 9
a.m. and as late as 8 p.m. Prices vary, depend-
ing on the service requested. For example, a
half hour of Swedish massage, a gentle all-
over technique, is $35; while a 30 minute
deep-tissue massage, which features more
pressure, costs $30. She off ers couples mas-
sage, too.
“It’s really nice to have a getaway with your
spouse when all the world seems to be crash-
ing around you,” she said.
Th e atmosphere at ACE includes natural
lighting, dimmed by blinds, and gentle mu-
sic. Some people stay fully dressed, while
others remove their clothing. But either way,
she says, clients are fully covered by a sheet at
all times.
Heidi Mendenhall, owner of Hair Design
49 at 13331 York Center Drive in Charlotte,
takes a more holistic approach to distressing
customers. Her shop, which has been open
since 2004, is a full-service salon, with hair,
nail, facial and massage services. “Th at’s the
good thing about our salon,” she says. “You
can come in and get all your services here.
When you walk out you feel clean.”
She has six stylists, two nail technicians
and one other “employee” — her new Hydro
Th erapy Massage Bed, a sleek, black comput-
erized device that allows her to off er massage
to customers. “It always shows up for work
and never talks back,” Mendenhall teases.
Hair Design 49 is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturday.
“A 15-minute massage on this bed equals
out to a 45-minute regular massage, she
says. “It’s for people who feel uncom-
A 15-minute massage on the Hydro Th erapy Massage Bed is equal
to a 45-minute regular massage. (Photo/Hair 49)
Zen Garden off ers Swedish and deep-tissue massage, as well as sports
massage and aromatherapy. (Photo/Zen Garden)
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fortable undressing and having other people
touch them.” It costs $20 per 15-minute ses-
sion, and participants can customize the heat,
water pressure and other aspects of the mas-
sage.
Visitors to her salon can expect a clean
peaceful environment.
“I designed it so everybody would feel
comfortable walking in the door. If they have
kids, it doesn’t matter. And it doesn’t matter
what walk of life you’re in, you’ll feel welcome
here,” she said.
Karen Knowlton just opened Zen Garden
Massage in the Heritage Park Plaza in Lake
Wylie. But she’s already geared up to help
relieve holiday stress, which she says is im-
portant because she believes “about 90% of
illnesses are stress-related.”
Knowlton off ers Swedish and deep-tissue
massage, as well as sports massage and aro-
matherapy.
“I customize each massage for the per-
son, using a mixture of techniques,” Knowl-
ton said. “Some people don’t want pressure,
while others have knotted muscles that need
deeper-tissue massage. Th e combination of
techniques will give them an opportunity to
relax their whole body.”
Th e customization means Knowlton takes
time to get to know customers. “It’s very laid
back. I fi nd out what they want to accomplish
with me, and I focus on that.” Her pricing is $35
for a 30 minute massage — any type — and $50
for an hour. An hour and a half costs $75.
All three Lake Wylie-area businesses have
yet one more way they can relieve stress: Gift
certifi cates. Each off ers gift certifi cates of any
denomination, which can help if you’ve got a
hard-to-shop-for person on your list. LW
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Even before the holidays kick in, the
Palmetto House is a welcoming place.
Th e tan house with white trim and
maroon shutters beckons the visitor to climb
the three steps onto the brick porch. Th e
white bench rockers on either side of the door
suggest calm — a respite from the maddening
pace of everyday life.
But the story of Th e Palmetto House —
and its current location in Clover — is any-
thing but calm. Th e fl ower shop’s existence is
a story of perseverance and of neighbors help-
ing neighbors. It’s also a story of staying true
to a dream. Th at dream is in evidence each
November when the business holds its annual
two-day Open House to show off its holiday
decorations. Th is year, the Open House will
feature at least nine full-size trees in addition
to lots of tabletop ones, not to mention thou-
sands of decorations.
But Linda Myers, one of three partners
who own the business, still remembers that
February night in 2007 when it looked like the
dream would go up in smoke. Literally. She’d
gotten a call early one Sunday morning from
a fi refi ghter. “You need to get to the fl ower
shop, it’s on fi re,” she was told of her business,
then located on Kings Mountain Street.
Myers rushed to the scene and found out
the fi re had originated in the adjacent Ford
dealership. Both were located in a building
that was once a Greyhound depot.
“I literally had a front-row seat in my car.”
She and business partner Gail Clinton still re-
member watching and waiting for the worst to
happen. “It was hours and hours. Th ey didn’t
get the fi re put out totally until the aft ernoon.
But our shop never caught fi re.”
Th at’s because a fi rewall separating the two
businesses had done its job. Th ere was water
and smoke damage but little else — even the
cloth awning out front never ignited.
But there was still a problem. Th e dealer-
ship was heavily damaged and would have to
be torn down. And there was no way to do
it without causing structural damage to Th e
Palmetto House, which they’d opened three
years earlier.
“Quite honestly, it was an opportunity for
all of us to get out,” Myers said. “But all we
could think about was our brides, and our
customer base who we dearly love. Th ey’re
like family to us. We’ve got to be here to help
them get through life.”
Th at meant Myers, Clinton and their other
partner, Kathryn Franklin, who works full-
time for the school district, had to fi nd a new
location. Th e three women met while work-
ing at another fl orist shop in town and, with
fourth partner who since has retired, set off
on their own in 2004. Th e search for a loca-
tion wasn’t easy.
“Because of the kind of business we were
in, we had space requirements,” Myers said,
and there were very few places in Clover that
were available. “We approached the owner of
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this house, which was for sale, and asked if
he’d be interested in (leasing) it, and he said
yes.”
Once the location was settled, there was
a lot of work to be done before the Palmetto
House could offi cially relocate to North Main
Street. Th ough there is a restaurant on one
side of the house and a convenience store on
the other, the building was in a residential
zone. Th ere was a lengthy process to change
the zoning, and the change meant the house
would need some upgrades. “We had to meet
international building codes to make it com-
mercial — the same codes that a Wal-Mart
would have to meet,” Myers said.
Luckily, they got help from residents and
town offi cials alike, Myers said. It took three
months, but they got the building rezoned
and made the improvements, opening just in
time for Mother’s Day and prom season. Th e
new building is larger — Myers estimates it’s
about 2,500 square feet.
All occasionsTh e house is packed with gift s and fl owers
in its fi ve showrooms. In addition to Myers
and Clinton, two other employees work there.
Th ey prepare fl ower arrangements for wed-
dings, birthdays, anniversaries — all kinds of
occasions. Th ere are gift s ranging from $3.50
up to $100 for babies, brides, friends and
family.
Myers and Clinton begin setting up for the
open house in October. It draws customers
from all over, Myers said, including one from
Texas. “She comes to visit her daughter, and
she times it so she can go to the open house.”
Each room of the Palmetto House has a
focus. Th e baby room is fi lled with stuff ed an-
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803.222.4783
4609 Charlotte Hwy. Suite 1Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803.831.2738
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imals, blankets, rattles and other items. Th ere
also is the country room, fi lled with wall-
hangings and items for the home. Th e new-
est room, one of two on the second story, is
the Palmetto Room, full of state memorabilia
as well mugs, fl ags and other items for fans
of Clemson University and the University of
South Carolina.
Myers moved to Clover in 1976, when she
and her husband were looking for a place to
raise their daughter. Her stepfather was a Clo-
ver native and had moved back to the town.
“We visited and liked it and decided it was a
good place to raise a family.” Soon aft er, she
got into the fl ower business, fi rst at a shop in
Lake Wylie. “I was hired as an on-staff artist.
Th e designer there taught me everything he
knew.”
She bought that shop but sold it when her
family threatened to go on vacation without
her. Aft er working for eight years at the Clo-
ver Chamber of Commerce, she got back in
the fl ower business at a shop in Clover. Th at’s
where she met her other partners. Clinton
took a job fi rst as a delivery woman, though
she now helps with arrangements as well. Th e
partners struck out on their own in 2004.
Now Myers, Clinton and two other em-
ployees take care of the shop, with a bit of
help from Flower, the company cat. She is a
mostly white American Shorthair, with black
splotches.
“Flower adopted us right aft er Christmas
about two years ago,” Myers said. “We had a
hay bale on the front porch, and it had a red
velvet bow tied around it. I opened the door
one day and there she lay, tucked up in that,
just a kitty. She didn’t go away during the day,
so I went over and got a can of food for her,
and she’s been here ever since.”
Customers like Flower, and she likes them,
particularly the prospective brides. “It’s be-
cause they sit down, and so she’s up on their
lap, getting loving from them,” Myers said.
“She’s just company here.”
During Christmas, Flower takes up resi-
dence under one of the trees. “When we have
lights and a snow setting, that’s where she
stays,” Clinton said.
Th at’s likely where Flower will be for the Open
House. “It gets to be kind of wild in here during that
weekend,” Myers said. “But it’s a lot of fun. We love
for people to get excited about what they see and
the ideas they can take home. We really like when
people say, ‘Oh, I can do this myself.’ Yeah, you
can.” LW
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Four years ago, Palisades Episcopal School was little more than a dream. The men and women who crafted its plan hoped to open a Christ-inspired school that would give children in the Lake Wylie area a classical and enriched education.
In 2007, the dream became a reality with the fi rst 25 students enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade.
By 2012, a scant fi ve years later, the school will have fully realized its original plan. Classes will extend from junior kindergarten through the eighth grade. And ground will be broken on a new, permanent building on the school’s 9.1-acre campus.
“Palisades Episcopal School’s exceptional classical curriculum challenges students’ minds and nourishes their spirits,” Head of School Kerin Hughes said. “Our unique curriculum is designed to cultivate, inspire, and challenge our students, deepening their faith while broadening their academic understanding and personal growth.”
The school’s current 140 students are immersed in literature, scientifi c inquiry, mathematics and world studies. Far beyond the basics, the school also is dedicated to nurturing its students’ character and wisdom with lessons that inspire their commitment to faith, service of others and environmental responsibility.
Palisades boasts nine full-time teachers, fi ve enrichment teachers, and fi ve full-time teaching assistants. Of the full-time faculty, 56 percent have advanced degrees and their average teaching experience is 8 years.
The faculty uniquely ties scholarship with authentic opportunities for students to experience learning fi rsthand. Students engage in outdoor learning and regular fi eld trips, utilizing the campus’ beautiful wooded grounds and all that the Charlotte area has to offer.
In addition to the core subjects, the Palisades curriculum includes faith studies, Spanish, Latin (beginning in 3rd grade), music, art and art appreciation, technology and physical education. Lower school students participate in ornithology and drama, middle school students participate in clubs such as health, drama, master gardener, Athena’s Path and Hero’s Pursuit. Palisades also teams with Trinity Episcopal School to offer a variety of middle school sports programs.
Learning opportunities continue after school with music lessons (piano, guitar and voice), Mandarin Chinese instruction, art classes, a Lego club and Girls on the Run.
“Now that we have been in operation for three years we can begin the process of becoming fully-accredited by SAIS (Southern Association of Independent Schools) and SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools),” Hughes said.
How could a school that was little more than a dream four years ago have grown into its master plan so successfully? For Hughes, it’s no mystery. She chalks that success up “to our extraordinary, proven classical curriculum and method of instruction and to the great need in the greater Lake Wylie area for a stellar classical, Christ-centered independent school.”
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Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
22nd Annual “Lights on the Lake” Holiday Boat Parade
presented by
Wendy’s, T-Bones on the Lake, Light-N-Up Houseboat and Bi-Lo - Lake Wylie
Each year, the lake lights up with one of
the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s
most popular events. Th is year, the
chamber’s 22nd annual “Lights on the Lake”
Holiday Boat Parade, is scheduled for Satur-
day, Dec. 11, 2010. Each year, the event grows
in number of participants and popularity,
and this year many more boats are expected
to join in. Homeowners are encouraged to
participate, too by decorating their docks as a
way of adding to the festivities.
Nancy Bedgood, owner of Light-N-Up
Houseboat, is chair of the event. Boats should
be lined up at 6 p.m. at T-Bones dock, S.C.
Highway 49 by the Buster Boyd Bridge. Boat
captains will then meet for a briefi ng on Bed-
good’s 75-foot houseboat. Th e parade begins
at 6:30 p.m. and the route spans both sides of
the Buster Boyd Bridge. Best viewing is from
the deck at T-Bones and the Buster Boyd Pub-
lic Boating Landing and access area.
Awards will be presented to the participant
with the most creative lighting display. Th ere
will be fi rst, second and third place winners.
Other prizes, donated by area businesses, will
also be awarded.
Early registration is $20 and must be re-
ceived by Th ursday, Dec. 9, 2010. Late and
same-day registration is $25. Please mail your
check and registration form to BOAT PA-
RADE, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 5233, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.
For additional information and a registra-
tion form, contact the chamber at 803-831-
2827, e-mail [email protected] or
visit www.lakewyliesc.com.
When: Parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2010.
Where: Buster Boyd Bridge at T-Bones – Lake Wylie.
Captains meeting with give-aways will be held at 6 p.m. on
“Light N-Up Houseboat” at T-Bones dock.
To register, send this form and a check for $20 to:
Lake Wylie Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 5233
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
Form due Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010
(Late and same-day registration is $25)
Name:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cell phone:_______________________________________E-mail:____________________________________________________________
Type of boat: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe your holiday decorating theme:____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Questions: Call 803-831-2827
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Welcome New MembersLake Wylie Chamber of Commerce2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles Wood – ChairmanANCHOR SELF STORAGE
Ed Stewart – Past ChairmanM.L. FORD & SONS
Don Long – 1st Vice Chairman
Fred Wetherell – 2nd Vice ChairmanSTERLING SOURCE, INC.
Joan Brom - SecretaryPHP LOCKER CO.
Michaelyn Sherrill - TreasurerWINGFOOT RESIDENTIAL
Barbara Baker
Myron Boloyan, Esq.HASELDEN, OWEN, BOLOYAN & CORSON, LLC
Donna BordeauxBORDEAUX & BORDEAUX, CPAs, PA
Fred CaldwellFRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET
Jeffrey DeSartENERGY SMART HOMES
Allan GregoryEDWARD JONES
Diana Grubenhoff LONG COVE MARINA
Andy Kane
David Mathein T-BONES ON THE LAKE
Paige McCarterCLOVER COMMUNITY BANK
Susan Bromfi eld, PresidentP.O. Box 5233264 Latitude Lane, Suite 101Lake Wylie, SC 29710803.831.2827 Fax: [email protected]
New members Derek and Jane Nicely,
owners of 10 Managed Services Group,
at the Oct. 14 Business Aft er Golf.
Th e chamber, state and local offi cials welcomed Wal-Mart to Lake Wylie at its grand opening Sept. 15.
More than 300 new jobs were created this Septem-
ber when Wal-Mart opened its Lake Wylie store.
Russell Sinclair, store manager of Wal-mart - Lake
Wylie, presented checks to several local organiza-
tions including CAAC and Lake Wylie-River Hills
Emergency Squad.
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FIB sponsored and hosted the 17th hole and served “Shrimp on the Barbee” to golfers that visited their hole.
Russell Partin and the Ledcor Construction team prepare to tee off at the Hula Hole, which was pre-sented by Clover Community Bank.
Jane McCarthy and Steve Fields of Lake Wylie Today hosted an Oktoberfest hole with hospitality and prizes.
Wal-Mart was well represented with a team. Fea-tured here are Russell Sinclair, Lake Wylie store manager, and Chad Guest.
Mary Kate Peabody of Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living and Shirley MacMillan, owner of Home Helpers, off ered refreshments at the hole they co-sponsored.
CMC-Steele Creek, presenting sponsor of the Chamber’s annual golf classic, hosted the 18th hole with prizes and giveaways.
Marc Lubiato and the Bank of York team looking good on the course. Bank of York was the winning team of this year’s golf classic.
Chamber volunteers Norma Wood and Bob and Joan Brom get ready for golfers to check in for the Chamber’s aft ernoon golf tournament.
Th e T-Bones on the Lake Margarita Hole. Bi-Lo and T-Bones on the Lake are hospitality sponsors of hole #10 each year.
Carolinas Medical Center - Steele CreekLake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic • Oct. 14, 2010
Photos by Diana Grubenhoff
#3 Closest to the Pin: Rob Striffe
#4 Straightest Drive: Chris Hummer
#6 Longest Putt: Charlie Bromfi eld
#7 Closest Pin 2nd Shot: Chad Guest
#9 Longest Putt: Mark Cieslikowski
#10 Closest to Pin 3rd Shot: Eric Harper
#11 Closest to the Pin: Dean White
#12 Longest Drive: Bill Griffi th
#15 Longest Drive: Spence Glasgow
#16 Straightest Drive: Frank Keefe
#18 Closest to Pin 2nd Shot:
Jason Baker
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Winners1st Place: Bank of York
Team members: Mark Lubiato,
Tiger Jordon, Eric Harper,
Tom Schreiner
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Jessie, Myron and Russell Boloyan at the Business Aft er Golf. Haselden, Owen, Boloyan and Corson are sponsors of BAG annually.
Bank of York Team was the winning team.
Chamber golf chairman David Mathein and Bud-dy Th omas of T-Bones on the Lake gather with friends on the terrace of River Hills Country Club.
Donna and Chad Bordeaux, of Bordeaux & Bor-deuax, CPAs relax aft er at day of hosting the FIB hole on the course.
Q2U BBQ Pit and Catering team enjoy the Busi-ness Aft er Golf event aft er a great day on the golf course.
Th e PHP Locker Company – Brom family were well represented at this year’s golf event both on the golf course and at BAG.
First Diversity Management Group, Haselden, Owen, Boloyan and Corson LLC,Lake Wylie Business Centre, Ledcor Construction Inc.,
River Hills Country Club, Wachovia Bank, NA and Watson InsuranceBusiness After Golf Held at River Hills Country Club • Oct. 14, 2010
Photos by Diana Grubenhoff
Jeani Rogers of ACE and her husband Jerry Burnette relax aft er a day at the golf course volunteering.
Tom and Deb Dagilus, of R J Boggs Financial of Lake Wylie, enjoy the beauti-ful evening on the terrace at River Hills Country Club during Business Aft er Golf.
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Former state Rep. Herb Kirsh, the longest serving delegate in the S.C. House of Representatives, visits with friends at the October BAH.
Yolanda King (left ), regional marketing manager of Wal-Mart, visits with her sister, Serwaa Williams, a volunteer at Th e Community Café.
Dr. Marc Sosne, Clover School District Superintendent, and Charles Wood, Chairman of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, talk at the Oct. 28 Busi-ness Aft er Hours, which showcased Th e Community Café.
Candy Lawson of Forms and Supplies, a sponsor for the evening, and Peggy Upchurch, who won a door prize of a fi rst aid kit.
Dr. Richardo Bach is the chamber’s oldest mem-ber. Ric is a long-time community activist and volunteer and he will celebrate his 93rd birthday Christmas Day.
Lindy Wetherell, owner of Sterling Source, visits with Sandee Wilkerson of First Properties of the Carolinas.
Newly elected state Rep. Tommy Pope and newly elected Clover School Board member Sherri Ciurlik spoke with chamber members at the Oct. 28 BAH. Th e event also served as a “meet and greet” for the then-candidates who have since won their respective races.
The Community Café, Elrod Pope Law Firm, Forms and Supplies, Lake Wylie Auto Care and PHP Locker Company
Business After Hours • Oct. 28, 2010Photos by Diana Grubenhoff
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Gwen Th ompson, president of Clover Community Bank, and new Lake Wylie Chamber member Kurt Blevins of Environmental Comprehensive Services.
Fred Caldwell with Clover Chamber of Commerce Vice President Nina Feemster at the Lake Wylie and Clover chambers of commerce Business Aft er Hours, held at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet in Clover.
Fred Caldwell (left ) with S.C. Rep. Herb Kirsh as Marquis McClure looks on.
Donna McSwain and Judy Lark of Clover Community Bank with Jay Dover, Clover Town Councilman.
Bob Wheeler and Judy Lark enjoy the BBQ at the Nov. 4 Business Aft er hours held at Fred Caldwell Chevrolet.
Fred Caldwell greets newly elected S.C. House Rep. Tommy Pope to the BAH. Th e new Chevrolet Cruze was previewed at the BAH.
Fred Caldwell ChevroletBusiness After Hours • Nov. 4, 2010
Photos by Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
Spotlight
DuBois and CompanyDon’t lose customers because of a poor Internet presence and website
strategy! Our complimentary consultation will evaluate your current
state and determine the best value for your individual business needs.
803-631-4777.
Watson Insurance of the CarolinasChamber Members may receive 5-12% discount on Auto-Owners In-
surance
(home, life, car and business) through Watson Insurance. Join the
chamber group coverage to take advantage of this membership benefi t.
For information, call the chamber offi ce at 803-831-2827.
Haselden, Owen, Boloyan and Corson, LLCComplimentary legal consultation for chamber members. Get started
in business on the right foot. 803-831-2738
Lakeside Insurance & Consulting, LLCLet the pros take your info and goals and then shop the market of
health, life, homeowners, auto and commercial insurance companies
in the Carolinas. Determine the top 3-4 choices that meet your needs.
Complimentary market analysis for chamber members. Small group
benefi ts plans also available at aff ordable prices. Save money today.
803-831-1570 or 704-408-8363
ComPro Business ServicesTakes care of your business while you take care of business. Small busi-
ness accounting, payroll and quarterly tax service. Reasonable Rates.
Complimentary Consultation
704-588-1040
Small Business Development CenterComplimentary Service for Developing Small Businesses – Th urmond
Business Center at
Winthrop University. 803-323-2283.
Premier Financial SolutionsLong-term care from Great American Life Insurance Company, off er-
ing discounted rates to Lake Wylie Chamber members. Contact David
Brantley at 704-678-1535, 803-831-2823 or david0102@comporium.
net.
New in 2011, York Tech will offer a variety of classes at the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce conference room. Computer, social
computer networking, marketing for small businesses, genealogy and
more. Watch for more info. Call the chamber at 803-831-2827 if you
have 6 or more people who would like to take a class locally.
Ameriprise Financial – David McClure, CRPC SC College 529 Sav-
ings Plan – group rate off ered to chamber members. Take advantage of
this savings plan. For more details contact David at 803-619-5038.
Get the Edge in BusinessMembers Benefi ts and Discounts
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10 Managed Services GroupDavid Nicely
9819 Hatfi eld Road
Charlotte, NC 28278
704-999-3960
www.10msg.com
Computer Services, Outsourced IT,
Network Administration, IT Consulting
Covenant Alternative Health Care, Inc.Barbara B. Matheson, CP
264 Latitude Lane
P.O. Box 5127
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
704-607-2123
www.hcmionline.com
Total Body Analysis
Jackson OrthodonticsAlfred Jackson, Orthodontist
13527 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite C
Charlotte, NC 28278
704-675-4830
www.drjacksonsmiles.com
Orthodontics
McClure Investment DBA Ameriprise FinancialDavid McClure, Financial Advisor
264 Latitude Lane, Suite 102
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-619-5038
Fax: 803-619-5086
ameripriseadvisors.com/charles.d.mcclure
Financial Advisor-Financial Services-Insurance
Zen Garden MassageKaren Knowlton, Owner/Massage Therapist
4371 Charlotte Highway, Suite 11
P.O. Box 5400
Lake Wylie, SC 29710
803-493-2653
Massage Therapy, Swedish &
Deep Tissue Massage
BUSINESSES
Allen Tate Co. Inc.
Anytime Fitness
Bojangles’ – Lake Wylie
Bordeaux Bordeaux, CPA, PA
Burman Electric LLC
Carolina Dance Academy
Carolinas Medical Center – Steele Creek
Casselman Custom Canvas LLC
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Dock Masters Marine Construction
of Lake Wylie LLC
Great Clips – Landing Station
Heron Cove
Kenya Orphanage Project
Kodiak Mini Storage
LPL Financial
Lakeside Insurance and Consulting LLC
Lake Wylie Italian Restaurant
Lake Wylie Liquors
Lake Wylie Marina Commission
Lake Wylie Public Library
Ledcor Construction Inc.
Lowes#2920 – Lake Wylie
Maids To Order
May Green Properties
Mercedes Homes Inc.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Moss Insurance Agency, IN.
Plantation Home Realty LLC
Q2U BBQ and Catering
R.P. Boggs & Co.
The Nail Gallery
The Nail Palace
Watson Insurance
Wendy’s – Lake Wylie
YMCA Camp Thunderbird
INDIVIDUALS
Mark Erwin
George Gessner
Marie Husvar
James McClain
Rosazella K. Shook
Welcome New Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce MembersAugust 4 – November 4, 2010
Renewing Members Investing in our Lake Wylie CommunityAugust 4 – November 4, 2010
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Held more than 13 Business Aft er •
Hours networking events with the
support of 35 sponsors.
Held MANY ribbon cuttings and •
grand openings with new and ex-
panding businesses.
Operated and staff ed a beautiful new •
Lake Wylie Visitor Center.
Rented and operated a Small Business •
Center in Lake Wylie with six beauti-
fully furnished rental offi ces, a con-
ference room and hospitality area. It
has been perfect for small businesses
to launch or downsize and remain in
Lake Wylie. All offi ces are rented.
Hosted Spring Appreciation Lun-•
cheon and Fashion Show
Presented Annual Splash Dash- •
showcasing Lake Wylie with a pre-
miere regional running event.
Successfully presented and promoted •
Lake Wylie events and activities
throughout the year by collaborating
with Lake Wylie Pilot and Lake Wylie
Today magazine.
Helped to raise money and facilitate •
Lake Wylie Fourth of July Commu-
nity Fireworks Display.
Collaborated with the Catawba River-•
keeper Foundation to help organize
Riversweep, an annual lake clean-up
event on Lake Wylie.
Hosted an outstanding golf tourna-•
ment and aft er golf event at River
Hills Country Club involving more
than 240 members, sponsors, golfers,
volunteers and participants. Network-
ing at its best – Lake Wylie style.
Added more than 25 new members. •
Maintained partnership with the SC •
Biz News to publish Lake Wylie To-
day, a premiere, quarterly magazine
to promote the Lake Wylie lifestyle,
business and events. Lake Wylie To-
day will feature the chambers Spot-
light newsletter.
Published newsletter with 12 full •
color pages in Lake Wylie Today.
Presented the 21st annual Lights on •
the Lake Holiday Boat Parade, an
event that uniquely promotes Lake
Wylie during the winter.
Increased communication capability •
by adding chamber “e-communica-
tions” and new and modern methods
of communicating to the members
and public.
Collaborated with • Lake Wylie Pilot to
have monthly Chamber News page to
feature members and chamber activi-
ties and events.
Hosted many business seminars, •
meetings and informational opportu-
nities for members.
Organized a candidates’ forum. •
Actively continued to support the •
establishment of a Lake Wylie Rotary
Club.
Collaborated and organized a coat •
collection drive, toy drive for Santa’s
Closet at CAAC, a canned food drive
and collected school supplies and
personal hygiene products.
Celebrated the Chamber’s accom-•
plishments at annual holiday gala and
recognized leaders for the accom-
plishments.
Celebrated the Chamber’s 30• th an-
niversary and recognized its founders
at gala.
Maintained Lake Wylie website and •
24/7 online directory for our mem-
bers.
Successfully implemented business •
plan goals and objectives.
Continued collaborations with educa-•
tional programs.
Successfully served as Legislative •
Liaison.
Worked with other chambers of com-•
merce on issues and areas of common
interest and concern.
Actively supported the creation of •
more than 400 jobs in Lake Wylie.
Continued to supported the progress •
of the Lake Wylie Civic Association.
Supported and implemented use of •
“green” standards for chamber offi ces.
Launched and fostered a “Going •
Green” initiative at Lake Wylie.
Worked with a variety of economic •
development prospects that have now
selected Lake Wylie to launch or lo-
cate their businesses.
Worked to support a variety of com-•
munity projects and charitable eff orts
and groups.
Worked with York County to staff •
Lake Wylie visitor Center with county
support.
Developed a team of more than 10 •
volunteers to help operate the visitor
center during 2010.
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce 2009-2010 Year in ReviewBy Susan Bromfi eld, President and Charles Wood, Chairman
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce had a very active and productive year in one of the most economically challenging times.
Here is a recap of the variety of activities and accomplishments and Lake Wylie highlights during the past year:
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to and planning another active and productive year for 2011.
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Thank You!Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce2010 Golf Classic Sponsors EVENT SPONSORCarolinas Medical Center – Steele Creek
BUSINESS AFTER GOLF SPONSORS First Diversity Management Group
Haselden, Owen, Boloyan and Corson LLC
Lake Wylie Business Centre
Ledcor Construction Inc.
River Hills Country Club
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Watson Insurance
LUNCH SPONSORJersey Mike’s – Lake Wylie
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORFred Caldwell’s Clover Chevrolet
HOSPITALITY SPONSORSBI-LO Lake Wylie Pilot T-Bones on the Lake
Please Support Our Sponsors!
HOLE SPONSORSBB&T
Tom Griffi n - Bank of America
Home Loans
Bank of York
Bethel Commons
Camp Thunderbird
Caromont Family Medicine
Clover Community Bank
Comporium
Elrod Pope Law Firm
Friends in Business of Lake Wylie
Home Helpers Senior Care
Rep. Herb Kirsh
Lakeside Insurance
Lake Wylie Liquors
Lake Wylie Marina
Lake Wylie Plaza
Lake Wylie Retirement
and Assisted Living
Lake Wylie Today
M.L. Ford & Sons
Sen. Harvey Peeler
Piedmont Medical Center
Q-2-U BBQ Pit
River Hills Country Club
The Village at Lake Wylie
York County Natural Gas
Wal-Mart
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Annual Holiday GalaThursday, December 2, 2010
6:30 p.m. to Midnight
Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres
Dinner and Music
Seating Limited, Festive Attire
Held at River Hills Country Club
Lake Wylie, SC
Holiday Business After HoursThursday, December 9, 2010
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted Living,
Lake Wylie Liquors and Home Helpers
Held at Lake Wylie Retirement & Assisted
Living
“Lights on the Lake”Holiday Boat Parade
Saturday, December 11, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Buster Boyd Bridge at T-Bones on the
Lake
Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce
Upcoming Activities
Th e Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to attend the
Annual Holiday Gala
Cocktails & Hors d ‘Oeuvres with music by Joan Johnson, harpistDinner
Music by Th e Classics for your listening and dancing pleasure
$70.00 per personCorporate or group tables available for eight or ten R.S.V.P. by November 26, 2010.
Purchase tickets online at www.lakewyliesc.com or by calling 803-831-2827.Seating is limited. Festive attire. Non-smoking Event.
6:30 p.m. until midnight at River Hills Country ClubTh ursday, December 2, 2010