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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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a distinctive Southern lifestyle.

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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-

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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

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Charlotte Highway. 803-831-0402.

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Florence enjoy the reception. More than 200 gathered to celebrate Andy’s many years of ser-

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Drive. Th e drive was held at Scherer Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lake Wylie.

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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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Roving Palate

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

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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)


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

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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

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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

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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

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piano and await visits from Santa.

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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.

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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

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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

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Poinsettias were fi rst introduced in the

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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

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plant.” Later, it was renamed “poinsettia” in

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Development Update

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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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

803-366-7605. LW

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

[email protected]

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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PhotographersPoint of View Photography 2115 Culp Farms Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715

803-370-1174

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Flamingo Digital Studios168 Highway 274, PMB 40, Lake Wylie, SC 29710

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803-831-9155

The Palmetto House306 North Main St., Clover, SC 29710

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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

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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”

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Dec. 10-12 - “More than Snap! Crackle! Pop!:

A Vernon Grant Christmas Story.” For more

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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

By Arthur O. Murray

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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

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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

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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-

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Myers moved to Clover in 1976, when she

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“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.

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She bought that shop but sold it when her

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Th at’s likely where Flower will be for the Open

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SpotlightThe magazine of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce


Spotlight


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


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

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce22st Annual “Lights on the Lake” Holiday Boat Parade


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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


#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


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.


Spotlight

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


Spotlight

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.

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10 Managed Services GroupDavid Nicely

9819 Hatfi eld Road

Charlotte, NC 28278

704-999-3960

[email protected]

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


704-607-2123

[email protected]

www.hcmionline.com

Total Body Analysis

Jackson OrthodonticsAlfred Jackson, Orthodontist

13527 Steelecroft Parkway, Suite C

Charlotte, NC 28278

704-675-4830

[email protected]

www.drjacksonsmiles.com

Orthodontics

McClure Investment DBA Ameriprise FinancialDavid McClure, Financial Advisor

264 Latitude Lane, Suite 102


803-619-5038

Fax: 803-619-5086

[email protected]

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


803-493-2653

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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


Spotlight

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.


Spotlight

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


Spotlight

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


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

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