lake wylie today, summer 2015

LakeWylieSummer 2015 | Issue 2

Summer!It’s time to have some

Fun in the Sun Down at the Lake

Farmers Markets

Check out our list of local area Farmers Markets

Chamber Spotlight

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce news and information

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Summer at Lake Wylie brings a wide as-sortment of recreational opportunities that are close to home. Summer can be

busy, but it’s so convenient to enjoy all the lo-cal area has to offer.

In this issue, you will find everything you need to have a one-of-a-kind summer adven-ture, from action to leisure time with friends and family. One thing is certain: You won’t need to drive hours to enjoy the outdoors.

Kings Mountain State and National Park are minutes away fromLake Wylie located just west of Clover and Gastonia. These parks are rich in history, beauty and recreational oppor-tunities, with campgrounds and a small lake in a natural setting.

McDowell Nature Preserve has camp-grounds, fishing piers, nine hik¬ing trails and picnic pavilions in a beautiful wooded park on the lake just minutes from the city.

At the Whitewater Center, you can shoot the rapids or just spend a day in the sun and water.

If your idea of an all-American day in-cludes a baseball game, the Charlotte Knights, located just 12 miles away in Charlotte, have games all season long and even fireworks for their special Fourth of July celebration. Check their calendar online.

Some favorite “hidden gems” of the area include Baxter Village in Fort Mill, offering a unique “hometown” experience, with its many restaurants and festivities.

A detour to Belmont, with its small-town charm and beauty, features the Stowe Park and Farmers Market held on Saturdays. Eat lunch at a café on Main Street or just enjoy an ice cream cone or coffee. A stop at the General Store, with its selection of vintage toys and at-mosphere, is reminiscent of days gone by. The train still comes through town and is a thrill for children who are fascinated with toy trains.

Another great spot to spend the day is

Ebenezer Park, located on the south end of the lake off Museum Road in Rock Hill. It has a beach for swimming, picnic and camping ar-eas and is conveniently located to enjoy a day or weekend on the lake.

For an authentic, wholesome “retro” sum-mer experience, take a country drive to the Peach Tree in Filbert near Clover or to one of the roadside farm stands. Fresh peaches, berries and produce abound, and down the road is the famous Bush N’ Vine farm fresh produce stand. South Forty Farms located on Highway 274 in Lake Wylie has fresh produce and ice cream.

And don’t forget the Fourth of July!The biggest day of the year at Lake Wylie

is the Fourth of July. More than 30,000 peo-ple are on the lake on this day each year. The Annual Fireworks Display is held each year at approximately 9:45 p.m. Boats gather near the bridge, and there are so many, you could walk across the lake from boat to boat. The sky lights up with a spectacular display of fire-works on the water.

Tega Cay annually celebrates its birthday on July 4. The tradition includes a pancake breakfast, parades, golf and activities in the park.

Even more annual events, like the annual Lake Wylie Splash Dash held in June and the Scottish Games held in Clover in June, offer amateur athletes and families another unique opportunity to explore the area.

So, don’t let your busy schedule stop you from enjoying local recreational opportunities. Just gather your family and friends and explore the many locations for summer fun that’s close to home. Have a fantastic summer season.

The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is located at 264 Latitude Lane, Lake Wylie. LW

By Susan Bromfield, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Summer’s hidden gems in and around Lake Wylie

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2 Our View The hidden jewels of Lake Wylie

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16 Shoreline Celebrate July 4 right on Lake Wylie

20 Food for Thought Tomatoes are the star of summer produce

40 Garden Party The grass is greener with a backyard put-put course

48 Feature Summer calendar: Everything you need to celebrate the season

50 Feature Nearby adventures, from rafting to ziplining

56 Feature Faces of Summer: Camp Thunderbird makes memories that last a lifetime

64 Development Update

70 Spotlight The magazine of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

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


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Come join Bush-n-Vine on Saturdays during the summer from 10 a.m -3 p.m. for “Slic-es of Summer” free event to sample yummy fruits grown at the farm such as peaches, cantaloupes, and watermelon. Come relax, spend time outdoors, and enjoy a tasty

snack 1650 Filbert Hwy., York. Visit www.bushnvinefarm.com

Bush –N- Vine offers a ‘Slice of Summer’ every Saturday

The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden hon-ored 141 volunteers for the more than 7,300 hours they put in at the Garden in

2014. Those honored at a reception in March in-cluded the following Lake Wylie residents:

5 Years of ServiceGreg ChacharonAnn Mozingo

50+ Hours Karen GibsonDick IfkovitsJay Nelson200+ HoursAndrew Sautter

500+ HoursGreg Chacharon

The Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, located on 380 acres on the banks of Lake Wylie, offers spectacular gardens, sparkling fountains, a conser-vatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, a visitor pavilion, a garden store and nature trails. It is located at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC.

Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden honors volunteers

Volunteers June Hooks, Dick Ifkovits, Ingrid Frame and Karen Gibson were recognized for their service. Photo provided by the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.


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Golf gaze

A sunny day in spring on the 18th hole at River Hills County Club.

Photo by Susan Bromfield

A “green room” and deck have been built at Camp Thunder-

bird to accommodate cor-porate retreats, meetings and planning sessions. A tour was recently scheduled with Rhonda Auten, of YMCA Camp Thunderbird and Lisa Meadows, executive direc-tor of the York County CVB. Meadows also visited River Hills Marina (far right) with its great lake views. Photos by Susan Bromfield, president of Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce.

Correction:

CampThunderbird

adds new meeting space

The above wedding photo featured in the Spring 2015 issue of Lake Wy-lie Today Magazine was incorrectly

credited. The photo was taken by Christi Falls Photography at a wedding at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.

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Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Hires New Executive Director

The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation has hired Emilee Syrewicze to serve as its new executive director. Syrewicze began on April 15, taking over for Rick Gaskins, the long-time executive director.

The organization sponsors the Lake Wylie Riversweep each year, held the first Saturday of October and brings more than 1,000 volunteers out to clean the lake. This year’s Riversweep will be held on Oct. 3.

Emilee Syrewicze

The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club is accepting applications for its annual golf tournament to be held Monday,

June 15 at River Hills Country Club. The en-try is $125 per person and includes green fees, cart, lunch, and contest prizes, plus an awards cocktail party and BBQ dinner. Among the prizes will be four hole-in-one awards, along with closest-to-the-pin awards. Information for this fun Captain’s Choice event is avail-able at the River Hills Pro Shop by calling 803-831-2249 or by contacting Derek Lewis at [email protected]. Prizes range from $300 to $100 per team.

Lions Plan Charity Golf-A-Thon June 15

The Leos and River Hills/Lake Wylie Li-ons enjoyed a very hands-on experience at the SC Leos annual convention. They

packaged 10,000 packs of instant meals for the “Stop Hunger Now” program. Each pack feeds six people. Adult participants from the Clover/Lake Wylie area included Leo Tiffany Lombardo, Lion Morgan Lombardo and her husband Eric; and Lions Frank and Dona Van Leer. Leos are young Lions ages 12-18. The Leo Club Program gives young people the opportunity to serve their communities and make a positive impact.

Leos and Lions contributing to “Stop Hun-ger Now” program. Photo courtesy of Global Leadership Trainer Chair, Lion Rhett Hair.

Lions of all ages feed the hungry

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US Quidditch World Cup brings Harry Potter fans from all over

Eighty teams and over 1,600 players from around the country and beyond competed in a real-life, co-ed, full-contact adaptation of the game of Quidditch from the Harry Potter novels in Rock Hill

on April 11 and 12. The impressive feats of strength were played over two days from dawn till dusk at Manchester Meadows sports complex in Rock Hill. College teams and community teams of all ages participated. Several vendors sold Harry Potter merchandise and a Harry Potter-inspired band, “Harry and the Potters” entertained during a play break while wearing Hogwarts uniforms. The 2015 Quidditch World Cup winner was Univer-sity of Texas at Austin team, which beat fellow Texas team the Lone Star Quidditch club with a final score of 120–90. Lone Star Quidditch Club is a regional community team. Photos by Grant N. Jackson.

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Introduction to beekeeping at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Learn what it takes to be a hobbyist bee-keeper. This class will provide you with a broad introduction with instruction

on how to select hive locations, equipment you will need, starting and maintaining a hon-ey bee colony and seasonal management of a hive. Fee: $24. June 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Dan-iel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. To register, call 704-825-4490 or visit www.dsbg.org.

The Clover Woman’s Club is already planning its 2015 holiday home tour in conjunction with the club’s 65th Diamond Jubilee celebration at the clubhouse this winter. Long-time club members pictured left to right: Josephine Miller, Peggy Robinson (founding

member) and Adele Edmunds (founding member.) Photo provided by Angie Clinton.

Clover Woman’s Club to celebrate 65 years


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Laws named firefighter of the year in York County

Michael Laws, chief of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department, re-ceived the 2014 firefighter of the

year award at the annual fire chief banquet hosted by the York County Board of Rural Fire Control at Bethelwoods Conference Center on January 26, 2015. Photo provided by York County Department of Fire Safety.

At a recent Clover Area Assistance Cen-ter (CAAC) fundraising event, RJ Phil-lips of the River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions

Charities presented a $14,000 donation to Karen Van Vierssen, the Center’s Executive Director for help in providing food, financial assistance, health and educational services to people in need in the Clover area. The Lions also worked with CAAC to provide eyeglasses and hearing aids for those in need. Annually, the Lions do-nate in the vicinity of $100,000 to 35 charities.

River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions member RJ Phil-lips presents a check to Karen Van Vierssen, executive director for the Clover Area Assis-tance Center. Photo Courtesy of Nick Rounds

Lions donate to Clover Area Assistance Center

Dori Sanders on her farm in Fil-bert during last year’s Ag+Art Tour. Photo by Jan Todd.

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Lake Wylie Music Fest celebrates five years

Mark your calendars for Lake Wylie Mu-sic Fest. LWMF is a "floating fest" with per-formances on land and with the audience in boats. Historically held in the summer, this year’s event will be held on Labor Day, Sept. 5, 2015, and will be held in conjunction with the first ever Lake Wylie Craft Beer Extrav-aganza, which will be held on land. Visit www.lakewyliemusicfest.com for more in-formation.

A planned outdoor water park moved forward April 20 when York County Council approved $1 million in hospitality tax money for the Clover water park project.

The water park is part of a $14 million aquatic center project, a partnership be-tween the Upper Palmetto YMCA and Clover School District, to be built on district-owned land next to Crowders Creek Elementary School. The aquatic center, funded from a bond decided by voters, will include two 25-yard indoor swimming pools and a fitness center.

The water park, estimated at $1.7 million, would be an additional feature paid for by the YMCA. The YMCA has about $340,000 pledged toward the project, including a $50,000 dona-tion from Clover Community Bank.

Plans also include building an Olympic-size, 50-meter outdoor pool, designed for compet-itive swim events, on the property.

Lake Wylie water park plan moves forward

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The Tega Cay’s annual Fourth of July cel-ebration includes a spectacular fireworks show. Photo by Cliff Nichols Photography

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The Fourth of July is one of the bus-iest and most highly-anticipated days on Lake Wylie. It’s a time when

the lake is abuzz with boats of all kinds, a festive vision of red, white and blue, Ameri-can flags and folks dressed in patriotic garb.

The lake and vicinity will be abuzz with activity from early morning to late night.

It’s been reported that more than 30,000 people are on the lake on America’s birth-day skiing, fishing and enjoying the lake late

into the evening. Whether taking out your own boat, or

renting one from the many boat rental com-panies on Lake Wylie, Fourth of July on the lake is not to be missed.

After a day of boating, recreation and family fun, folks gather near T-Bones on the Lake and the Buster Boyd Bridge pub-lic boat landing to view the Annual Fire-works Display held each year on July 4 at about 9:45 p.m.

Boats gather near the bridge and there are so many, you could walk across the lake from one boat to another. The sky lights up with this spectacular display of fireworks to conclude a fabulous day.

On dry land, some great places to watch the fireworks over beautiful Lake Wylie in-clude: The Buster Boyd Bridge boat landing S.C. Hwy. 49 at Lake Wylie, the outside deck at T-bones on the Lake, the deck at Rey Az-teca at Lake Wylie Plaza, Lake Wylie Italian

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Carolina Ski Team puts on a special Fourth of July show in Tega Cay. Photo by Cliff Nichols Photography

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Some great places to watch the fireworks over beautiful Lake Wylie include:

• The Buster Boyd Bridge boat land-ing S.C. Hwy. 49 at Lake Wylie

• T-bones on the Lake outside deck

• Rey Azteca deck at Lake Wylie Plaza

• Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza on the patio at Lake Wylie Plaza

• Bagel Boat on the lawn

Where to see THE SHOW!

and Pizza on the patio at Lake Wylie Plaza and Bagel Boat on the lawn.

The Lake Wylie Community Fireworks are solely funded by donations. “Cash for the Flash” is needed annually. About $20,000 is needed each year to continue the fireworks tradition. Please send your fireworks contri-bution to: Lake Wylie - Camp Thunderbird Fireworks Fund, One Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie, SC 29710.

Tega Cay gets in on the funIn nearby Tega Cay, there are celebrations

all day on July 4, with parades on both land and on water. Tega Cay celebrates its birthday with America on July 4 each year. The Tega Cay land parade will begin at 9 a.m. and the boat parade will start at 11 a.m. on the Niv-ens Creek Landing. All are invited to view the aquatic red, white and blue celebration.

The boat parade will arrive at the Wind-jammer Park at 12:30 p.m. and will kick off more water activities, including a canoe joust and an impressive performance by the pop-ular Carolina Ski Team. The fun continues with a free family-friendly Splish-N-Splash Summer Bash held at the Pavilion at the Golf Club with water inflatables, a DJ, face paint-ing and more.

And what would a July 4 celebration be without a fireworks display to conclude this day of celebration?

This year’s fireworks at the lawn at Glen-non Center will be held at 9:30 p.m. LW

Top: The Tega Cay Fourth of July celebration brings out festive boats. (photo/Cliff Nich-ols Photography); Middle: The Carolina Ski Team’s Russ Frase carries Kira Dannaker during a Fourth of July show in Tega Cay (photo/Cliff Nichols Photography); Left: A Lake Wylie pup gets festive (photo/Jan Todd); Bottom: A number of decorated boats can be seen on Lake Wylie on July 4, the biggest day of the year on the lake. (photo/Jan Todd)


JoinInNo boat? No problem. Any day

of the summer, a variety of businesses around Lake Wylie

rent all kinds of vessels to residents and visitors, from kayaks to pontoon boats. Here’s where to go to enjoy a day on the lake.

Boat Rentals:Pier 88River Hills Marina Gas Dock 831-0088Boat RentalsKayak and Canoe Rentalwww.pier88yc.com

Tega Cay Marina803-548-3715Pontoon Boats-22 footersAll Day-WeekendsHalf-day rentals-weekdays only

Light-N-Up Houseboat Charters704-813-8033Nancy Bedgood, Proprietor Private parties, outings, receptions and more

Wylie Boat Rentals803-370-2628wylieboatrentals.com

NC Flatwater Outfitters704-914-7484Canoe & Kayak rentals

Sniki Tiki Party Boat803-370-2628www.snikitikipontoon.com

Carefree Boat Club704-557-0848www.carefreeboats.comClub with unlimited access to skiing, fishing and cruising boats for members

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Best of the Summer VineBursting with flavor, fresh

ripe tomatoes are a true taste of summer

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“Homegrown tomatoes, home-grown tomatoes, what’d life be without homegrown tomatoes?

Only two things that money can’t buy, and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes!”

Guy Clark’s song, a true American country classic, heralds tomatoes as one of life’s true treasures.

Whether cooked up in a recipe, or simply sliced as a side dish, few foods pair as well with just about anything as tomatoes.

Southerners look forward to summer with fresh, ripe tomatoes off the vine, whether in a classic BLT with crisp iceberg lettuce, crunchy bacon and a slather of Duke’s mayonnaise or in a “sink sandwich” — a simple combination

of juicy ripe tomatoes, mayonnaise and white bread that’s so messy you have to eat it over the kitchen sink.

There really is no wrong way to enjoy a to-mato.

Some recipes use tomatoes as an accent, paired alongside green beans with a dollop of Duke’s Mayonnaise. Others add them to classic dishes like mac ‘n cheese and grilled cheese sandwiches, or even simply sliced with a dash of salt and pepper.

And who could pass up a slice of tomato pie? Layers of tomato slices, basil, onion in a pie shell, topped with cheese . . . a bit of heav-en on a crust!

For a scrumptious summer starter, a quick

broil in the oven with fresh mozzarella topped slices, drizzled with a bit of balsamic vinegar and just-picked basil is the perfect beginning for any meal.

“They’re easy to grow,” said Phil Wingard, known locally to some as “The Tomato Man.” Wingard puts about 350 plants in the ground each year, in the half acre back yard of his home in downtown Clover. He specializes in heirloom tomatoes, and usually grows about 80 varieties each year. “I have a collection of seeds, about 300 different varieties,” said Wingard. “I rotate them through, finding the ones that I like the best and that grow well in our hot, humid environment.”

Heirloom tomatoes are generally varieties

Fried Green Tomato Recipe

by Julia Jordan - Lake Wylie

2-3 green tomatoes, sliced

1/4 tsp salt

Sprinkle tomato slices with salt and let

stand for 15 minutes. Blot with paper

towels to remove excess moisture.

Preheat 1/4 - 1/2 cup oil in a frying pan on medium high heat.

Mix together:

1 Cup All Purpose Flour

1 tsp Paprika

1/3 tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp Black Pepper

1/4 cup corn meal

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Take each slice of tomato and cover with the dry mixture, then dip into the wet mix-

ture, then again in the dry mixture. Add each battered slice to the heated oil and fry.

Flip to ensure each side is a golden brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels

to soak up any excess oil. Enjoy as they are or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Julia Jordan lives in Lake Wylie and writes a blog, “Julia’s Simply Southern.”

Whisk together in a separate bowl:

3/4 cup Buttermilk

1 egg


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that have been passed down from generation to generation, protected from cross pollina-tion that happens naturally or by design. “In the past few decades,” Wingard explained, “commercial growers have developed toma-toes and other produce that are designed to transport more easily, have longer shelf life, or be resistant to disease. That hasn’t necessarily translated into better tasting or more nutri-tious fruit.”

In recent years, there has been a movement to rediscover the plants of our ancestors.

Wingard is part of the Seed Savers Ex-change, a nationwide network of growers who preserve and share seeds for various produce. He grows tomatoes mainly for himself and his

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When asked about his favorites, Wingard had a long list.

“There’s the Cherokee Purple, a variety that came from Western NC, grown by the Cher-okees. It has a wonderful flavor, is about the size of a small grapefruit, and is purplish-pink in color. The flavor is amazing.” For a BLT, Wingard’s fruit of choice is the Indian Stripe. The Green Zebra, a popular offering at farmers’ markets, is chartreuse in color, with deep lime-green stripes. “Chefs love them; they look real-ly good on a plate and have a nice, spicy flavor.

“The White Queen is extraordinary, an-other favorite among chefs,” he said. “People aren’t used to seeing a white tomato, so those get a lot of attention. They look really good in a salad, and are tangy.”

Wingard has even developed his own to-mato. “I call it Phil’s Emerald Yellow. It was originally a green tomato, but has evolved into yellow. I may be the only person who grows it. I’ll have to grow it about ten years before it is stable and consistent from year to year.”

Each year, Wingard plants his seeds in-doors, long before the daffodils emerge. He transfers the seedlings to a greenhouse out-doors, then plants them in the ground in late March or early April.

Phil Wingard, the “Tomato Man,” plants 350 tomates in his Clover garden each year. Good soil is key, he said. Photo by Jan Todd.

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How to harvestPreparing the soil is paramount to toma-

to-growing success. “Don’t use 10-10-10 fer-tilizer,” instructed Wingard. “That’s too high in nitrogen, and you’ll end up with lovely green plants, but not tomatoes.” Phil uses an organic fertilizer called “Tomato Tone.”

When planting, dig a deep hole, Wingard said. If the ground is dry, fill the hole with wa-ter and let it seep in, until there is no standing water.

“Add about three tablespoons of fertiliz-er, mix in a scoop of organic compost. Then add another two inches of compost to the hole. You don’t want the roots of the tomato plant to come into direct contact with the fertilizer, or it will burn the plant.” Wingard buries the plant “up to its neck,” covering about three quarters of the plant with dirt. The buried portion becomes part of the root system.

“Be careful not to overwater,” Wingard warned. “If you do, all of the nutrients will wash away and the plant won’t produce fruit. Only water if the plants look droopy in the morning, otherwise leave them alone.” Wing-ard recommends a drip hose for watering, as tomatoes prefer to be watered at the base of the plant.

Tim Reid, at South Forty, takes great pride in his tomatoes. “I place them in the bin, stem side down, to show off their best side,” he said. “They really sell better that way!” He carries a wide variety of fruit, hybrids and heirlooms, and even discounts large quan-tities for his customers who want to can or freeze them.

Bush ‘n Vine extends the growing season for tomatoes, berries, and other produce by raising them in their “growing tunnels,” green-house-type tents that stretch longer than a football field. That’s very good news for those of us whose desire for vine-ripened tomatoes far exceeds the sweet days of summer. LW

A bin of tomatoes at South Forty Farm in

Lake Wylie awaits customers. A great way to enjoy them?

In a classic BLT. Photos by Jan Tod.


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It’s that time of year, when summer’s bounty is ripe and plenty! Treat your-self to fresh grown produce, local meat,

plants, baked goods, and handmade crafts at some of our area farmers markets:

Clover Farmers Market:Tuesdays 4pm - 7pm May thru October.

Second year in operation, come see how we’ve grown! Local produce, handmade products, goat’s milk and cheese, and more.

Main Street Market in York: Produce, plants, fresh meat and sea-

food, works of art. Saturdays (9am – 1pm) March through end of October. North Congress St., York

The Market at Inman Farms:1101 Black Highway, York. Produce is cer-

tified SC grown. Wednesdays (1-6pm) and Saturdays (9am - 1pm).

Old Town Farmers Market, Rock Hill: All-local market, live music and activi-

ties for the kids. Open early May through the end of August, Thursdays (5pm - 8pm) and Saturdays (9am - noon.) 115 Caldwell Street, Rock Hill.

Belmont Farmers Market, Belmont: Local market with fresh fruit and vegetables

from area farmers, local crafts and jewelry. Fri-days through October, 3-7 p.m. North Main St (Empty Lot) Belmont, North Carolina

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Also visit local produce markets:Bush n’ Vine:

Open year round, Monday - Saturday 8am - 6pm. 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, plus stands open in Rock Hill and 1700 Village Harbor Drive, Lake Wylie (next to the parking lot at Christopher’s) late April through early fall.

LB’s Produce:4795 Hwy 49 in Lake Wylie, open Monday

- Saturday 10-5pm from late April through October. Farm fresh eggs and produce, Amish peanut butter.

South Forty Farm:640 Hwy 274 in Lake Wylie. Produce,

Amish butter, cheese, plants, local honey, and ice cream. Open daily 9am-6pm through end of October.

The Peach Tree:2077 Filbert Hwy, York. Many varieties

of peaches, plus ice cream, jams and jellies. Open 8am-6pm Monday - Saturday, 1pm - 6pm Sunday.

Blacks Peaches & Cotton Belt Bakery:1800 Black Highway, York. Fresh local

produce, homemade ice cream, jams, relishes, local honey. Open seasonally Monday - Sat-urday 8am - 6pm and Sunday 1-6pm.

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Dining Guide

Azteca Grill604 Nautical Dr.Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-8930

Bagel Boat – Bagels4090 Charlotte HwyLake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-5995

Best China5243 Hwy 557Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 831-5540

Bojangles4927 Charlotte HwyLake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-9346

Cherry – Asian Cuisine 4034 Charlotte HwyLake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-9594

Christopher’s Bar and Grille1500 Village Harbor Dr.Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-2461

Concord Cove5303 Concord Rd.York, SC 29745(803) 831-1036

Domino’s Pizza125 E Evergreen RdLake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-7075

Fat Cats4555 Charlotte Hwy, Suite 19Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-0037

Fuzzy Peach – Yogurt Shop4034 Charlotte Hwy #106Lake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 831-5300

Jersey Mike’s604 Nautical Drive, Suite 101Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-0912

Lake Wylie Bowl N Bounce4034 Charlotte HwyLake Wylie, SC 29710 (803) 831-2553

Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza4074 Charlotte HwyLake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-0855

McDonalds5262 Highway 557Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803)831-0577

Panda Hut144 Highway 274Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 631-1988

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Papa Johns221 Latitude Lane Suite 101Lake Wylie, SC 29710(803) 831-0101

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Down on the Farm Tour

Exploring the Catawba Valley Ag+Art Tourby Jan Todd


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Did you know that York County has more than a thousand farms? Farms ranging from under ten acres to well

over 1,000 acres contribute almost $100 mil-lion dollars in annual sales to our local econ-omy, according to the USDA Census of Agri-culture.

York County farming is a big deal. The county ranks number five in the state for cat-tle, No. 11 in the state for turkeys, and No. 2 in overall crops. Hay, wheat, corn, soybeans, sor-ghum and peaches are some of the main cash crops in our area. In addition, local farms pro-duce much of the fresh vegetables and fruits that we enjoy in local restaurants and in our homes.

Even as the area around Lake Wylie grows, residents are still lucky enough to drive by many of these farms on a day-to-day basis. Once a year, thanks to the Catawba Regional Ag+Art tour, anyone can get a close-up look at these local farms.

Begun in York County in 2012, the Ag+Art tour is a free, self-guided tour of area farms. Participating farmers open their operations for the public to see, and are on-site to answer questions, hold demonstrations and give peo-

Dave Horne dresses in period costume demonstrating blacksmith techniques at Rock Ridge Farm in Clover at last year’s Ag+Art Tour. Photo by Jan Todd.

ple the opportunity to see where their food comes from. In some cases, fresh produce and other farm products are available to pur-chase.

At each tour stop, local artisans and musi-cians add to the festivities by showcasing their talents and selling their wares. Pottery, hand-made quilts, paintings and candles are some

of the items on display and the artisans are on-hand to show their techniques and hand-iwork.

Since 2012, the tour has expanded from York County into Lancaster, Chester, Fair-field, and Union Counties. It is now the largest free farm tour in the nation. Scheduled this year for Saturday, June 27 - Sunday, June 28,

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Stowe Dairy Farm in Gastonia will be open for visitors during the Ag+Art tour. (Right): Tim Stowe demonstrated dairy cow care. Photos by Jan Todd.

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visitors can download a tour map from the Ag+Art tour website, pick out a few farms to visit, and have an unforgettable day with fam-ily or friends.

Some of the farms on the tour have been family-owned for many years. Stowe Dairy Farm, for instance, has been in operation since the 1920’s. It began as a dairy farm, but has evolved over the years to its current op-eration of raising beef cattle, Christmas trees, and producing sorghum molasses. Tim and Gwen Stowe currently own and operate the

farm, and love teaching others about natural methods of farming.

Both retired schoolteachers, Tim and Gwen are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with others.

“We have various workshops throughout the year, on everything from food preservation, to natural pest management, and general garden-ing,” said Gwen. “We have summer camps for kids, from June through early August, where we teach children to care for animals, grow their own gardens, and even milk cows.” During the school year, the Stowes offer educational farm tours for school aged children.

Many of the historical farm buildings have been preserved, and the Stowes include his-torical demonstrations as part of their tours. Stowe Dairy Farm should be a favorite stop on the Ag+Art tour, with hands-on opportunities for milking and other farm chores. Visitors can go on a hay ride, see the chickens, cows, and goats, and hear stories about life on the farm. Children will be able to make and take home a plant craft, and visitors can stock up on fresh beef, eggs, and molasses.

While some are long-time staples, other farms on the tour are practically brand new. Dave and Bonita Horne, at Rock Ridge Farm, are opening their farm up for the tour for the second time.

“We started our farm in 2005 and opened to the public in 2014,” Dave said. “We raise grass-fed beef, sheep, pigs, chickens, and grow our own produce.”

Dave, who is a self-proclaimed history buff and a regular volunteer at Historic Brattons-ville, gave up his job at a commercial glass company in 2005 to begin a family farm. Their home, located on Ridge Road, was built in 1860.

“We restored the house then added a cabin that was built from three different reclaimed historic buildings,” Dave explained. “Inside, we sell produce that is organically grown right here on the farm, along with hormone-free beef, fresh eggs, and pork. We also have some locally-made pottery, a few antiques and glassware, local honey and soaps.” The farm is open weekly on Friday and Saturday after-noons, late March through December.

With his interest in history, some of the livestock at the Rock Ridge farm are “heritage” animals, breeds that have been around for hundreds of years in Scotland and England. “We raise Belted Galloway cattle, black cows with a white band around their center. Some people call them “Oreo cows,” he laughed. “We also have heritage sheep, just like the ones

A lesson in bees and honey by MammaBeehive Honey Farm in Clover. Photo by Jan Todd.

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Want to go?The Catawba Valley Ag+Art Tour has

grown to be the largest free farm tour in the country. More than 40 farms, produce stands and farmer’s markets will be to the public for tours, demonstrations and activ-ities during the self-guided tour. Produce will be available at sites for purchase.

When: June 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; June 28, 1- 5 p.m.

Where:Various locations through five counties.

Visit www.agandarttour.com/york for a list of participating farms in York County.

Cost: Free

that are raised at Brattonsville.”For the Ag+Art tour, visitors to the Rock

Ridge farm will be treated to various demon-strations from the Revolutionary period, as well as from modern times. “We’ll have some-one breaking flax to make straw, which is then woven into linen. We’ll also have blacksmith-ing demonstrations,” he said.

The Ag-Art tour will include over 40 dif-ferent farms, plus various farmers markets and produce stands. Visit www.agandart-tour.com online to download a tour map and read profiles on the farms. Plan your day to visit one, or several stops on the tour. Lunch and refreshments will be available at some of the tour locations, or you can pack a picnic. Do bring along a cooler with some ice to keep any of your produce or meat purchases fresh and cold. Bring the whole family, but please do not bring pets, as many of the tour stops have live animals. LW

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Working at home can be a chal-lenge, especially when it’s time to wind down and get away from

the office for a while. Fortunately for Cath-erine and David Dachs, they have the per-fect home to enjoy a little recess time during the workday as well as when the five o’clock whistle blows.

The Dachs own an internet golf supply business, ReadyGolf.com. “We sell mostly novelty items, gifts, clothing and accessories,” said David. “We have a lot of fun products, crazy pants with 1970’s type designs, that sort of thing.” David said their company started out with more serious products, such as game improvement guides and tools, “But most

people just want to have fun!” he said.That mindset applies to the Dachs as well.

Their home on Lake Wylie has a back yard playground sure to bring out the “kid” in any adult. Located on an acre-and-a-half lot in Liberty Hill Pointe, the home has its own golf green, two tee boxes and a water hazard. The “water hazard” comes in the form of a luxuri-

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ous Pebble Tec in-ground pool, with a tanning ledge where the Dachs and friends can recline and cool off in about six inches of water.

“We love the tanning ledge,” David re-marked. “If we were to do it again, I think we’d make the ledge even bigger. Everyone spends more time sitting on the ledge than they do in the pool itself.”

The pool has a unique design, personal-ly created by David and Catherine. With a background in graphics art, David’s eye for design is apparent throughout the yard and home. Catherine also has a love and talent for decorating, and employs a whimsical flair in both interior and exterior home enhance-ments. A garden shed located in the side yard,

housing lake toys and pool equipment, was fashioned after the Beverly Hillbillies’ cabin on the 1960’s television show. “Modernized, of course,” David mused. “I grew up watching cartoons and old shows, and this was a fun design that is also very functional.”

The pool and golf areas in the yard are home to an impressive collection of frog

Clockwise from above: Catherine and David Dachs on their back-yard green, practing their putts. Whimsical sculptures and landscap-ing surround the pool.


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A tee box with an antique ball washer .

A patio overlooks the pool and green.

A putting green backfield is filled with special sand that mimics professional golf courses. Photo by Jan Todd.

sculptures: frogs jumping, frogs dancing, and of course, even frogs playing golf. “Those were quite a find,” laughed Catherine. Set on the edge of the green, the trio of frog statues includes a caddie and two players.

Asked about all of the frogs, Catherine explained, “When we first moved in to the house, we heard a loud screeching noise in the yard. It almost sounded like a screaming monkey. I followed the noise to a spot near the pool, and found a tiny little frog. I couldn’t believe it! For a few weeks each year, these frogs show up and we hear them for a couple of hours in the evening, and then suddenly, they stop and it is completely silent for the rest of the night. We’ve

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Garden PartyA pool with a tanning ledge overlooks Lake Wylie.

grown rather fond of them. We figured, if we can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em, so that’s how the frog collection started.”

The Dachs also have a large sculpture of a butterfly in the front yard, created by local art-ist Tom Risser from Waxhaw. “That inspired other butterfly collections that I have hanging on the exterior of the house,” said Catherine. An avid gardener, Catherine plants a big dis-play of flowers each year that complement the


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Keeping score with a leaderboard is a fun addition to the putting green.

Patio seating at the Dachs home.

landscape and attract real birds and butterflies. The most unique feature about the Dachs’

yard, though, is the golf green. Some golf en-thusiasts are including small putting greens as part of their landscape, but the Dachs have taken it a step further. Installed by a company called Players Turf, “it has the same qualities as a real golf green. It isn’t just carpet,” explained David. “They infilled the area with special sand mixed for our climate and conditions, then covered it

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with a high quality plastic turf. It putts and re-acts just like a green at a professional course.”

There are two tee boxes to access the green, and plenty of slopes and curves to challenge and help golfers hone their skills. One tee box, near the driveway, offers a pretty clear shot to the green. The second box, on the op-posite side of the house, requires the golfer to clear a small hedge and avoid the pool. The Dachs are both avid golfers, and enjoy playing

on full courses in their spare time.“We thought about buying a home on the

golf course, but after looking around, we re-ally liked the privacy and beauty of a lake lot. So this was the way to have the best of both worlds,” David said. “We really enjoy hanging out by the pool, and going out on the lake with friends, and of course, golf.” David smiled, “Living here is like having a home and vacation place all in one.” LW

Left: It’s tee time! Above: Statue frogs get in on the golfing fun. “Those were quite a find,” says Catherine Dachs.

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Mark your calendars! There are plenty of ways to revel this summer in and around the Lake Wylie area. Please

call ahead as dates are subject to change.

June

June 1ZimSculpt at Daniel Stowe Botanical Center

The largest exhibition ever staged at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is returning for a reprise through July 12. More than 100 African Shona art sculptures will be on exhib-it. Visitors can also shop from a selection of African art and jewelry. Free with garden ad-mission. 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012. Visit www.dsbg.org.

June 4 (every Thursday and Saturday through September)River Jam

River Jam is a free weekly concert series every Thursday and Saturday through Sep-tember, from 7-10 p.m. at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Rock Hill. A talented line-up of national musical acts guarantee a fun-filled summer evening outdoors by the water. Large food and craft beer selection. Parking $5 per vehicle. 5000 Whitewater Cen-ter Parkway, Charlotte. Visit www.usnwc.org.

June 4, June 18Garden Nights at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

The Garden will be open to guests on Thursday evenings from 5 – 9 p.m. through-out the summer months. These evenings will feature delicious food and a selection of beer and wine. Curator Joseph Croisette and his wife Vivienne, who founded ZimSculpt more than a decade ago, will be giving guided tours

and Zimbabwean artists in residence Passmore Mupindiko and Aron Kapembeza will demon-strate their craft. Child care is available. 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012. Visit www.dsbg.org.

June 13Lake Wylie Splash Dash

The Splash Dash returns to Camp Thun-derbird to kick off the summer season. The premiere event, put on by the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, has participants run-ning through the scenic and winding roads of River Hills. The event will be held on Sat-urday, June 13, at 8 a.m. Walkers will begin at 8:10 a.m. Registration for the race is $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. Wheelchair racers are welcome. Each pre-reg-istered runner will receive a specially de-signed T-shirt. while supplies lasts. The fee to participate in the walk is $10, with proceeds going to the Camp Thunderbird Scholarship Fund. To register, www.lakewyliesplashdash.com or call the chamber at 803-831-2827.

June 13 Clover Scottish Games

Clover will provide a wee bit o’ Scotland fun on June 13, for the 18th annual Scottish Games and Scotch-Irish Festival. The Clo-ver Scottish Games draws visitors from all over the region to celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland, featuring Scottish food, music, culture and history. Bagpipes, men-in-kilts, traditional dancing, etc. will be featured at this free event as well as competitive games and contests that attract athletes from all over the Southeast for exciting games of strength and skill. In addition to the games, a Heavy 7’s Rugby Tournament will be held. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. New Centre Park, Clover, SC.

June 20Tega Cay Summer Concert Series

Monthly Tega Cay Summer Concert Se-ries, held at Runde Park. DJ Tim Brown (“The Brownsound”) will be back to play for the kids from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Headliners will be on stage from 7-10 p.m There will be a kids area with activities and concessions. 5110 Windward Dr., Tega Cay. Email [email protected] or call 803-548-3787.

June 27-28Ag + Art Tour

The Catawba Regional Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and local arti-sans in York County and beyond. Visitors will have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch various artists in action and purchase their works, dance to the melodies of bluegrass and folkmusic, and just learn more about rural life. Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, June 28 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Visit www.agandarttour.com for a list of participating farms.

JulyJuly 2, July 16Garden Nights at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

See description of event above. 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012. Visit www.dsbg.org.

July3First Friday at Town of Fort Mill

First Friday Fort Mill is a unique York County community event held on the first Friday each month at Walter Elisha Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It’s fun for all ages with gour-met food trucks and live music. Visit www.firstfridayfortmill.com for info. Walter Elisha Park,345 N White St, Fort Mill.

July 4Celebrate on Lake Wylie

July 4 on Lake Wylie is one of the premiere events of the season with spectacular views of fireworks high in the sky and reflecting off

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the glass-like surface of the lake. For those staying on land, Long Cove Marina, located on the main channel of the lake off Pine Har-bor Road, is a beautiful location with mari-na, swimming pool, beach, campground and picnic area, as well as bath house. Long Cove Marina is located at 14624 Rainbarrel Rd, Charlotte.

Tega Cay Fourth of July Celebration

Tega Cay celebrates its birthday on July 4 each year with a parade in front of the Tega Cay town hall a 9 a.m. and a boat parade beginning at the Nivens Creek landing at 11 a.m. Activities are planned all day at the Golf Course Pavillion Area and Glennon Center. A large fireworks display concludes the celebra-tion. Visit www.tegacaysc.org.

Carowinds Fireworks

Carowinds Theme Park offers thrill-ing rides and a 10 p.m. fireworks show. On many other evenings during summer, Carowinds features a fireworks show. Season passes for families make this a popular spot all summer long. This year is the debut of the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster, Fury

325. 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte. Visit www.carowinds.com.

River Hills Community Fourth of July Parade

This day parade brings out residents and visitors in patriotic garb. The festivities in-clude a firetruck which sprays kids in the park at the end of the parade. One Country Club Drive, Lake Wylie. Visitwww.riverhillscc.org.

AugustAugust 6; August 20Garden Nights

See description above.6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012.

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August 22York Summerfest

Celebrating its 32nd year, York Summer-fest, the largest one-day festival in South Car-olina, bringing an estimated 40,000 visitors toYork County each year.

The event includes concerts, tournaments, food, art exhibits, an antique car show, unique craft vendors, a special children’s area, a 5k fun run, an open art exhibit, and more. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; concerts begin at 6 p.m. North Con-gress St. and Roosevelt St. between Liberty and Madison, York, SC. Visit www.yorksum-merfest.com.

August 22Tega Cay Summer Concert Series

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The outdoors are calling! Thrilling wa-ter sports, 10 ways to get some family relaxation or some thrill this summer,

all within a half-hour drive of Lake Wylie. Be sure to check websites before visiting for up-to-date information and hours.

1.) Get up close with wildlife at the McDowell’s Preserve

Located just five minutes from Lake Wylie, this campground and nature preserve boasts seven miles of hiking trails and countless wild-life viewing areas. The preserve is the habitat for 119 species of birds, 21 species each of

mammals and reptiles and 24 species of am-phibians. Some unusual species that have been found at the Preserve include the Seminole bat, spotted salamander, Gulf Coast spiny soft-shelled turtle, and Loggerhead Shrike. 15222 York Rd, Charlotte. (704) 588-5224

2.) Fly across the Catawba River with a Zipline Canopy Tour

Canaan Canopy Tour in Rock Hill offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill seekers of all ages. Nine ziplines await visitors criss-cross-ing the Catawba River through the trees on a network of cables and skybridges suspend-

ed high above the forest floor. Experienced guides give safety orientation and visitors are outfitted with equipment for the tour. Mini-mum weight 75 pounds. Visit Canaan Zipline Canopy Tour. 3111 Sand Island Rd. Rock Hill. 803-327-6932. www.canaanzipline.com

3.) Whitewater rafting at U.S. NationalWhitewater Center

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whitewater. Guests take on Class II, III and IV rapids. Family Rafting provides a fun-filled experience in a relaxed environment for kids as young as 8 years old. The center also offers kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, zip lines, ropes courses, a canopy tour, and mountain biking. 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28214, (704) 391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

4.) Tubing on the Catawba RiverEnjoy a leisurely day floating down the Ca-

tawba River with Catawba River Expeditions a great way to spend time with friends and fami-

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ly. Trips are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. All trips begin at 11:30 a.m. Tubing trips be-gin at Riverwalk and take out at River Park. For tubing reservations call (803) 984-6971 or email [email protected]. www.catawba-riv-er-expeditions.com.

5.) Geocaching at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Geocaching is an outdoor scavenger hunt using GPS-enabled devices like a smartphone to locate hidden containers at specific GPS coordinates. Users log onto the Geochacing community to find coordinates and connect when “caches” are found. Geocaching on the Anne Springs Close Greenway may be done between 7am and sunset for a fun, real-world adventure blending nature trails and today’s technology. 1604 US-21, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (803) 548-7252. www.ascgreenway.org.

6.) Mountain BikingMountain biking can satisfy thrill-seek-

ers of all ages and skill levels. Intermediate and advanced trails are offered nearby at the Anne Springs Close Greenway and the U.S. National Whitewater Raft Center. The White-

Ziplining is a thrilling way to get from point A to point B.. Tours are held in Rock Hill and at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (pictured). Photo provided.

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water rafting center is home to over 20 miles of graded trails, featuring challenging climbs and descents for riders of all ages and abilities Minimum height four feet. For location infor-mation, see previous listings.

7.) Hike Kings Mountain State ParkKings Mountain State Park is 6,885-acre

park in York County with miles of forest-ed trails, perfect for hiking of all levels. Four trails are offered ranging from easy to mod-erately difficult. The moderately difficult, 16-mile Kings Mountain Hiking Trail loop winds through rolling hills and granite outcroppings. Kings Mountain State Park also offers two fish-ing lakes, equestrian facilities, group camping barracks, campgrounds, boat rentals and the popular Living History Farm. 1277 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702. (803) 222-3209. www.southcarolinaparks.com/kingsmountain/in-troduction.aspx

8.) Ride a BMX bikeBMX racing consists of a dirt track where

cyclists race across hills, jumps and banked turns. The Novant Health BMX Supercross Track opened last year in Rock Hill is the

Rock Hill’s Novant Health BMX Super-cross Track opened last year. Programs

let riders of all ages get in on the fun. Photo provided by the City of Rock Hill.

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9.) Explore a pristine gardenDaniel Stowe in Belmont and Glencairn

Gardens in Rock Hill are slices of paradise for nature lovers. Glencairn Garden’s beauti-fully-landscaped lawns and walkways started as the backyard garden of David and Hazel Bigger in 1928 is now an 11-acre paradise lo-cated in the heart of Rock Hill and boasts a va-riety of blooms year round including azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria, camellias, and hardwood trees. The Garden was the original inspiration for Rock Hill’s annual Come-See-Me Festival . Free. 725 Crest St, Rock Hill. 803-329-5620. The Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, located on 380 acres on the banks of Lake Wylie, of-fers spectacular gardens, sparkling fountains, a conservatory dedicated to the display of tropical plants and orchids, a visitor pavilion, a garden store and nature trails. It is located at 6500 South New Hope Road, Belmont, NC. www.dsbg.com

10.) Take in a baseball game

If your idea of an all-American day includes a baseball game, the Charlotte Knights located just 12 miles away in uptown Charlotte, have games all are season long and fireworks for the a special Fourth of July celebration. Check their calendar online for schedules and up-to-date information. 324 S. Mint St, Charlotte. (704) 357-807. www.charlotteknights.com. LW

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The Faces of Summer

Having a blast at Camp Thunderbird

Children of all ages enjoy a variety of water and land activities during YMCA Camp Thunderbird residential and day camps in Lake Wylie each summer. Photos provided by Camp Thunderbird. Photo by Laura Mueller.


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All summer long, kids make memo-ries that will last a lifetime at YMCA Camp Thunderbird on Lake Wylie.

The lake and vicinity will be filled with activity from early morning to late night.

New activities for 2015 include a wiffle ball stadium, Quidditch area for Harry Potter fans and guitar workshop.

The wiffle ball stadium will allow camp-ers to play a fast-paced and fun-filled game against other campers and staff. Campers that master the guitar will be allowed to assist during the closing campfire songs.

“Scientifically Fun Science” classes are also coming back in 2015 with a homemade rock-et project. All activities are designed to help campers to thrive, learn and lead. For more information visit www.campthunderbird.org.

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Clockwise from top left: Taking a break from swimming in Lake Wylie (Photo/Laura Muel-ler); Hitching a ride (Photo/Laura Mueller); lasting friendships (Photo/Laura Mueller); Canoe bound (photo/provided); inflatable fun (Photo/Whitney Gray)

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FeatureLeft: Wakeboarding on beautiful Lake Wylie (photo/Laura Mueller). Below: Volleyball and sailing are fun camp actitivies for all ages (photos/provided). Bottom: A soccer star in the making. (Photo/Amy Lafontaine)

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Development Update


Home sales booming in Lake Wylie

By Brad HarveyLake Wylie Realty

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It’s an interesting time in the real estate market within our re-gion. After months of back and forth activity saw a “seesaw” be-tween brief spurts of heavy buying and periods of slow market

growth, things seem to have really taken off for the summer of ‘15.This is evidenced in a recent market report released by the Char-

lotte Regional Realtor’s Association which stated, “New listings are on the ups, and buyers seem poised to move on the most desirable new properties in a hurry. Tales of one-day and even same-day pur-chase offers are being shared over coffee, lunch and happy hour, generally bringing the total days on market average down as the joy index rises.”

I don’t have to tell you that those words are music to the ears of many real estate agents but also to sellers who have waited out the downward economy in hopes of finding a better time to place their home on the market. With inventory of existing homes at its lowest point in a long, long time, that opportunity is definitely upon us.

Buyers, on the other hand, are in a unique situation. We’ve all heard the terms “buyer’s market” or “seller’s market” but we’re in a time where both sides have a lot of incentive to jump in. With interest rates still extremely low for the time being, savvy buyers understand that it’s clearly within their best interest to act now before rates climb and cost them thousands over the course of a mortgage term.

Look no further than the spring of this year to see that the Lake Wylie market is significantly stronger now than it was in ’14.

The median sales price of homes in and around the Lake Wy-lie area during March was $322,000 versus $298,959 during the same period the prior year- an increase of nearly 8%. The number of months of available inventory reflects the market growth with nearly a 30% decrease from eight to just over five months supply.

Some might be fooled into believing that the rise in the mar-ket shown by those numbers is nothing more than the selling off of homes that had been sitting around, waiting on a buyer while the economy was weak. However, the facts show that this is far from the case.

Year-to-date, new listings rose a whopping 44%—from 275 to 396. Couple that with the aforementioned drop in overall inventory and it becomes quite clear that Lake Wylie’s real estate is on the climb.

So, what does all of that mean exactly?It’s really pretty simple. It’s just what we’ve known all along: Lake

Wylie is the place to be.Brad Harvey, of Lake Wylie Realty, is a regular contributor to nu-

merous publications across the country. You can find more local infor-mation on available homes, listing opportunities and stats by visiting www.lkwrealty.com or call (803) 820-9988. LW

“We’ve all heard the terms ‘buyer’s market’ or ‘seller’s

market’ but we’re in a time where both sides have a lot of incentive to jump in. “


Development Update

Lake Wylie is exploding with residential construction. Red clay is being exposed all over the area and construction proj-

ects can be seen in every direction. Twenty new subdivisions are either active,

approved, pending or planned for construc-tion at Lake Wylie. The Coves off Pole Branch Road, The Bluffs on Mill Creek, Paddlers Cove, Crescent Communities’ new 650-home planned development by Crowder’s Creek School all the way down to Palm Tree Cove and Lakeside Glenn by Allison Creek are in the works.

Lake Wylie new subdivisions in the works By Susan

Bromfield

mailto:[email protected]


Development Update

The Revere, a new major apartment com-plex is under construction by Crowder’s Creek and will have 444 new apartments with many amenities. Lakeside Glenn, on Little Allison Creek is slated for 617 homes.

Existing projects cover more than 1,500 acres. More than 2,400 homes and almost 900 apartments are being built in Lake Wylie. In addition, there are four other projects under construction or requesting zoning totaling an-other 500 acres. Building permits are being issued at a growing rate each year.

In 2010, the population from Allison Creek

Top: The Revere Apartments is under con-struction by Crowder’s Creek and will have 444 new apartments with many amenities.

http://www.pescharlotte.org


Development Update

to the Gaston County Line at Lake Wylie was over 16,000 residents and with more than 7,200 homes. The county projects in that same area are slated to have a population of about 27,000 and nearly 12,000 homes.

While growth brings prosperity and more customers that attract more businesses, it also poses challenges for planning and managing infrastructure like roads. County leaders are addressing concerns over rapid growth and are working on a comprehensive county plan and asking for input from the community. Several meetings will be held during the com-ing months.

While rapid growth poses many practical

All photos: Brand new home construction at the Coves off Pole Branch Road. Photos by Susan Bromfield.


Development Update

challenges, it is also what propels new busi-nesses to invest in the area. More customers mean more diners, more restaurants, more grocers and a variety of businesses that create jobs and an economic development engine that also helps the area.

The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is happily experiencing in-creased number of visitors and inquiries from people who visit the area first and many times they relocate and invest in Lake Wylie.

Lake Wylie has been a hidden gem and now it appears that the word is out that this is one of the best places to live, work, retire or raise a family. LW

http://www.carolinafamilydentristry.com


Spotlight

SpotlightNews of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Summer 2015

June 13, 2015Camp Thunderbird/River Hills

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s annual 10K/5K race and 5K walk, will be held this year on Saturday,

June 13, 2015 at Camp Thunderbird/Riv-er Hills in Lake Wylie. This premier event is one of the most challenging runs in the Southeast. This is the 22nd year the Cham-ber has held Splash Dash.

The Splash Dash is a Champion Chip event by Queen City Timing. The 10K course is USATF Certified, and the courses for both races and the walk wind through the scenic and undulating roads of River Hills. Starting time for the race is 8 am. Walkers will step off behind the runners.

Registration for the race is $20 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. Wheelchair racers are welcome. Each pre-registered

runner will receive a specially designed T-shirt. Runners who register on the day of the race will receive a T-shirt as long as the supply lasts. The fee to participate in the walk is $10, with proceeds going to the Camp Thunderbird Scholarship Fund. The first 100 walkers to register will also receive a T-shirt.

To register for Splash Dash, visit the Chamber’s website at www.lakewyliesc.com and download a registration form, or call Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce at 803-831-2827 for forms and/or more information. Registration can also be made online at www.queencitytiming.com. Same day registration is at 7 a.m. at Camp Thunderbird.

Lake Wylie Chamber of CommercePresents the 2015 Splash Dash 10K/5K Race

Run! Walk! Volunteer!at Splash Dash 2015

The first runners

approach the finish line at

YMCA Camp Thunderbird

our base location for

the event.

Registration is at 7 a.m. at Camp Thunderbird. The race and walk start at 8 a.m. and wind through River Hills, finishing at Camp Thunderbird. Advance reservations: $20 race, $10 walk.

Visit www.lakewyliesc.com for more information and an online registration form. Not a runner or walker? The Chamber can always use willing and able volunteers at Splash Dash – call 803-831-2827 and we’ll find a task for you!

Everyone is encouraged to come out along the course to cheer the participants. And bring your American flag to wave!


Spotlight

22nd Annual Lake Wylie Splash Dash10K run • 5K run • 5K walk

June 13, 2015 at 8 a.m. Registration/Check-in at Camp Thunderbird

Race in River Hills Plantation

Event: (Check one) ___ 10K Run ___ 5K Run ___Walk

Cost: $20.00 10K & 5K – early registration by June 10, 2015 $25.00 10K & 5K Day of Race $10.00 Walkers

Name:____________________________________________Age:______Sex:___M___F

Address:__________________________________________Date of Birth:___/___/____

City:______________________________State:___________Zipcode:_______________

Phone:_________________Email:______________________Fax:__________________

T-Shirt Size: (Check one) ___M ___L ____XL

Waiver & Release: By signing this entry form, I release Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce, its agencies, and representatives

of the Splash Dash Road Race, Carolinas Healthcare System, River Hills Community Association and YMCA Camp Thun-

derbird from any claims of liability, illness, damage or injury suffered by me as a result of participating or traveling to and

from this event. I understand that running or walking a road race is a potentially hazardous activity, unless I am medically

able and properly trained. I hereby certify that I am in such physical condition and in good health. I also give permission

for use of my name and picture to be used in any account, broadcast, or telecast of this event.

Signed:_______________________________________________________Date:_____________ (Parent or Legal Guardian if under 18)

Make Checks Payable to and Mail to: Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce/Splash Dash P.O. Box 5233 Lake Wylie, S.C. 29710 Phone: 803-831-2827 Fax: 803-831-2460 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.lakewyliesc.com


SpotlightBusiness After Hours

March 12, 2015 • Clover Community Bank – Lake WylieSponsored by Clover Community Bank and Lake Wylie Liquors

Photos by Jan Todd

Andy and Florence Kane.Lori Hudson of Clover Community Bank with Rick Jiran of Duke Energy.

Cam and Jon McClendon with Paige McCarter of Clover Community Bank.

Charles Wood and friend.Dr. Amber Pederson and Dr. Alan Hartley of Lake Wylie Family Chiropractic.

Steve Fields, Andrew Sprague and Jenny Peterson of Lake Wylie Today and SC Biz News.

Jenny Peterson of Lake Wylie Today and Dr. Am-ber Pederson win a prize from Lake Wylie Liquor.

Susie Whitesides of Clover Bank, Rick Jiran of Duke Energy, Steve Sannella and Lori Hudon also of Clover Bank at the March Business After Hours.


SpotlightBusiness After Hours

April 23, 2015Sponsored by Bordeaux and Bordeaux, CPA’s,

Focus Physical Therapy and Fitness, Glaza Chiropractic, Lake Wylie Eye, McSpadden Custom Homes, Miller and Dixon Orthodontics

Photos by Deb Lane

Fred Farkas of I-Pest and Dr. Al of Glaza Chiropractic.

Norma Wood and Bud Rother,chamber volunteers.

Jane DuBois of Lake Wylie Today, Paige McCarter of Clover Community Bank and Ray Petty at the April BAH.

Door prize winner, Debbie of Carolina Family Dentistry at Lake Wylie and Charles Wood of Kodiak Mini Storage.

Flying the drone was the fun entertain-ment at the April BAH.

The Bordeaux’s, Chad, Donna and Zack of Bordeaux and Bordeaux,CPA’s.

Doug McSpadden and Ron Wallace fly the drone at the April BAH.

Steve Sannella of Clover Community Bank with Lori Biggers of Focus Physical Therapy at the Business After Hours.


SpotlightLake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Spring Appreciation Day Luncheon and Fashion ShowWednesday, April 22, 2015

held at River Hills Country ClubPhotos by Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Susie Whitesides of Clover Community Bank models clothing from Alta of Rock Hill.

Lisa Meadows of the York County CVB.

Jill Moore of YMCA Camp Thun-derbird ready to model at the spring event.

Lu Aiken of Rinehart Realty mod-els at the spring fashion show.

2015 Lake Wylie Chamber models at the spring fashion show.

Christine Robinson, strolling violinist played during lunch.


Spotlight

Allan Gregory of KA Gregory Wealth Management models.

Angel Neeland of Bank of York models.

Anna Bates of Watson Insurance models for the chamber.

Rick Jiran of Duke Energy models summer fashions.

Lake Wylie Business Centre Table with Becky Oxford, Jean White, Terri Oley, Laura Dixon, Jane Sifford, and Ann Harvey.

Bill Shanahan, York County Man-ager strikes a pose.

Marc Lubiato of Bank of York models at the spring event.

Tracy Stiff of Alta Rock Hill and Melanie Wilson of Keller Williams.

Chamber Lady models ready to model at the spring fashion show.


Spotlight

Akesis LLC 248 Latitude Lane

Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-831-7657

Carol Chavis Interior Designs, Inc.

Carol Chavis 30 Sunrise Point RD

Lake Wylie, SC 29710 803-740-9648

[email protected]

Carolina Contracting and Investments, Inc935 Thorn Ridge Lane Lake Wylie, SC 29710

[email protected]

carolinacontracting&investmentinc.com

CM Byrum Heating and Cooling

[email protected]

Envy Uniforms232 Cherry Road

Rock Hill, SC 23732803-980-3334

[email protected]

Mahalo Salon131 Evergreen Rd Suite 101

Lake Wylie, SC 29710803-831-1988

www.mahalo.com

Stonegate Mortgage Andrew Miller 2127 Hwy 557

Clover, SC 29710704-231-3991

[email protected]

Steelecreek Dermatology

13557 Steelecroft Pkwy #2500 Charlotte, NC 28278

[email protected]

steelecreekderm.com

Visiting Angels1622 Ebenezer RoadRock Hill, SC 29732

[email protected]

www.visitingangels.com/Yorkcounty

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Welcome New MembersJan 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015

Renewing MembersInvesting in the Community

Oct. 23, 1014 – April 30, 2015

Businesses:Association Management Solutions

Agape Hospice of the Piedmont, Inc.Azura Medical Spa

Baker Financial Bank of York

Boat Sales of Lake Wylie Catawba Valley Dental Care

Clover School District Clover Touchdown Club

Comporium Comporium Long Distance

Dana Anthony HomesEarl Tindol Ford Eason Roofing

Eastwood Homes Elrod Pope Law Firm

Focus Physical Therapy Forms and Supply, Inc.

Fort Mill Ford

Frugal Window Fashions Gaston Day School Glaza Chiropractor Great Food Services

Ingun USAJoe Versen Appraiser

Journey Fellowship Church Joyce Presley Realty

K. A. Gregory Wealth ManagementKodiak Mini Storage

Lake Wylie Athletic Association Lake Wylie Bowl N Bounce Lake Wylie Business Centre

Lake Wylie Eye Lake Wylie Family Dentistry

Lake Wylie Man Lake Wylie Rotary Club

Long Cove Marina M.L. Ford and Sons

Mary Kay McSpadden Custom Homes

MicrotelRick Gross

New River ChurchParkway Concrete

Pioneer Pest Services Portable Restroom

River Hills Community AssociationRivers Hill Community Church

Sifford and Stine Insurance Sloan Financial

Subway The Schiele Museum

Untied Way of York County Village of Lake Wylie

Wal Mart YMCA

YMCA Upper Palmetto York Electric Co op

Individuals:Andy Kane David CoxDon Long

Peggy UpchurchRobert Goodell

Sandee WilkersonWilliam MacIndoe


Spotlight

Our Members In Photos …

Lake Wylie Today’s dynamic duo Jane Du-Bois and Jan Todd enjoy the golf event.

Phil O’Brien of H2O’Brien Plumbing and Mike Miller of Lightning PC having a good time at a chamber BAH.

Jill Moore, Executive Director of YMCA Camp Thunderbird

joined the Chamber board in 2015 and models at the spring fashion show.

Gary Troyan, River Hills Golf Pro welcomes chamber golfers.

Team Anytime Fitness at the annual Splash Dash. Brady Keesel of Bank of America and Dodie Huff-man of Images Gallery.

Friends in Business grill out and offer golf-ers a sampling at the golf event.

The Lake Wylie Realty Team offering hos-pitality to golfers at the October golf event.

Jeani Rogers of ACE Massage Therapist, Jane DuBois of Lake Wylie Today and Linda Eiler of Frugal Window Fashions at the Chamber Golf event.


SpotlightThank You to Our 2015

Lake Wylie Chamber of CommerceSpring Appreciation Luncheon Sponsors!

Event SponsorsBank of York, Watson Insurance and Lake Wylie Business Centre

Table Sponsors YMCA -Camp Thunderbird

Lake Wylie Today Wells Fargo Bank

And Thank You toRiver Hills Country Club

Christine Robinson, ViolinistAlta of Rock Hill, Tracy Stiff

Heather Catts - Mary Kay Beth Harrell– Floral Arrangements

Lake Wylie Liquors - Model Hospitality

Mistress of CeremoniesDebra Andres

Our ModelsLu Aiken, Anna Bates, Lisa Meadows,

Jill Moore, Angel Neeland, Susie Whitesides and Melanie Wilson

Allan Gregory, Rick Jiran,

Marc Lubiato and Bill Shanahan

Thank you also to our door prize contributors, volunteers and to everyone who participated.

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORSCharles Wood - ChairmanKODIAK MINI STORAGE

Ed Stewart – Past ChairmanM.L. FORD & SONS

Susan Bromfield, PresidentLAKE WYLIE

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Donna Bordeaux BORDEAUX & BORDEAUX, CPAs, PA

Myron Boloyan, Esq.HASELDEN, OWEN,

BOLOYAN & CORSON, LLC

Fred CaldwellFRED CALDWELL CHEVROLET

Allan GregoryK. A. WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Don Long

Haven Presley T-BONES ON THE LAKE

Paige McCarterCLOVER

COMMUNITY BANK

Jill MooreYMCA CAMP

THUNDERBIRD

Doug McSpaddenMCSPADDEN CUSTOM HOMES

Brian RichQ-2-U BBQ AND CATERING

Michaelyn Sherrill PLANTATION HOME REALTY

Marc SosneCLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jane DuBoisLAKE WYLIE TODAY

LAKE WYLIE MARKETING

P.O. Box 5233264 Latitude Lane, Suite 101,

Lake Wylie, SC 29710803.831.2827 Fax: 803.831.2460

[email protected]

Save The Date!Lake Wylie Chamber

Annual Golf EventThursday, October 8, 2015

Held at River Hills Country Club – Lake Wylie


Spotlight

Lake Wylie Splash Dash5K/10K Run and 5K Walk

Presented by Lake Wylie

Chamber of CommerceSaturday, June 13, 2015

8 a.m.Held at

Camp Thunderbird and River Hills – Lake Wylie

Business After HoursThursday, June 18, 2015

5:30-7:30 p.m.Sponsored by and held at

Long Cove MarinaRainbarrell Road – Charlotte, NC

Come by boat or by car

Business After HoursThursday, June 25, 2015

5:30- 7:30 p.m.Sponsored by and held at

Mahalo SalonEvergreen Road and

Highway 49 – Lake Wylie

Lake Wylie Fourth of

July Community Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2015Approximately 9:45 p.m.

Best Viewing:Lake Wylie Plaza,

Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza, Rey Azteca- Patio, Bagel Boat

and T-Bones on the Lake

Business After HoursThursday, July 30, 2015

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Sponsored by

River Hills Marina, T-Bones on the Lake,

Lake Wylie Business Centre, Q-2-U- Catering

and Sea TowHeld at

River Hills Marina Pavilion River Hills, Lake WylieCome by boat or by car

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce’s marketing and promotional efforts are supported by York County’s Hospitality Tax.

Lake Wylie Community Fourth of July Fireworks

– Saturday, the 4th of July! –

Upcoming Activities

We all enjoy the fireworks each year. Since Lake Wylie Community Fireworks Display is funded solely through donations, your support of this wonderful event is really needed in order for the event

to continue. Please send your contribution in any amount now to:

Camp Thunderbird Fireworks FundOne Thunderbird LaneLake Wylie, SC 29710

Thanks very much for your support!

What: Fantastic Fireworks Display

When: Saturday, July 4, 2015 Dusk – approximately 9:30 pm

Where: Lake Wylie by Buster Boyd Bridge S.C. Hwy. 49 at Lake Wylie

Best Viewing: The Buster Boyd Bridge Boat Landing T-Bones on the Lake outside deck Rey Azteca deck at Lake Wylie Plaza Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza on patio at Lake Wylie Plaza Bagel Boat – on the lawn


Southern Gal

With the advent of Smart Phones and Google Maps, people rarely have to ask for directions any-

more. It’s a shame, because getting directions from “locals” from Lake Wylie could get very interesting.

“If you’re coming from Charlotte,” they might say, “go across the Buster Boyd Bridge, then turn left on Highway 49 and go straight until you get to Five Points . . .”

First of all, what is the “Buster Boyd Bridge?” There are several bridges in the area. How do you know which one is Bust-er Boyd’s? And Five Points? Where the heck is that? There aren’t any places around Lake Wylie where five roads come together.

Allow me to enlighten you. After all, we Southerners are particularly gifted in giving directions according to the Land of Use’ta Be. I remember asking my mother-in-law for directions one time while in Yadkin Coun-ty, North Carolina. She told me to “go past where Jim’s Grill use’ta be, then cut back on the dirt road for a couple of miles.” That was

completely not helpful, because I had no idea where Jim’s Grill was historically located, and I really didn’t know what “cut back” meant, ei-ther. Left? Right? Reverse? No clue.

Several still-used landmarks in Lake Wylie belong in the Land of Use’ta Be. The Buster Boyd Bridge, for example, was once a grand old thing, a two-lane truss bridge that connected North and South Carolina. Built in the 1920‘s, it was named after the farmer who campaigned for the bridge and donated access land on the North Carolina side. The original was replaced by a very similar structure in the early 1960‘s, and a sign bearing the name stood beside the bridge. The bridge rattled as cars drove across, and it was decorated with bright-colored lights each year during Christmastime.

In 2003, Highway 49 was being widened, and the grand old bridge was demolished. The “new” bridge, a modern four lane struc-ture, certainly lacks the character of the orig-inal but is much more popular with commut-ers. While the identifying sign was removed along with the old bridge, the “Buster Boyd

Bridge” name stuck. “Five Points” is another Use’ta Be. Lake

Wylie Road, Highway 55, Highway 274, and Highway 49 (north and south) all joined to-gether at the junction where North’s Grocery used to be. Of course, North’s is now Ly Ly’s, but most local’s still call it North’s. We like to keep the newcomers on their toes.

Back in the days of the two lane roads, there was a big curve where Highway 557 now joins Highways 49 and 274. This merg-ing configuration known as “Three Points” became the current 4-way intersection where Food Lion is and Bi-lo (formerly Winn-Dix-ie) use’ta be. The area is still occasionally re-ferred to as “Three Points,” even though that just makes us sound like we’re bad at math.

That ought to clear things up a bit. So if you’re a newcomer, and want to sound like an old timer, try incorporating some of the Use’ta Be’s in your directions. While the re-cipient may not actually find their destina-tion, they will at least get a lovely tour of our countryside! LW

Lost in translationby Jan Todd, certified Southern Gal

lake wylie today, summer 2015

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