Lake Wylie Today, Winter 2015

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GoodHoliday Eats

Holiday recipes from Lake Wylie chefs

Chamber Spotlight

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce news and information

Winter Wonderland

The Lake Wylie holiday season is in full effect

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Once again, it is time to reflect on our blessings and give support to those who are less fortunate.Many inLakeWylie focus on giving back to others during the holiday season, but there are a number of organizations in the area that help those less fortunate all year long.

The River Hills-Lake Wylie Lions Club is one group that takes its motto We Serve very seriously. Annually, the Lions Club supports 35 worthy organizations in the area and raises money for charity with several events, includ-ing their annual golf tournament, a Charity Christmas Tree sale at Camp Thunderbird, the River Hills Telephone Directory and fall charity silent auction event. The club is a ma-jor contributor to the Lake Wylie/River Hills Emergency Squad, a free and important ser-vice to the area.

Another area organization, the Communi-ty Cafe, has provided over 150,000 free meals to those in need through its three cafes. It is expected that more than 50,000 free meals will be provided in 2015 alonea 57% increase over 2014. Each week, the cafes deliver ap-proximately 400 meals to the homebound, the elderly, the infirm and those who are strug-gling economically.

Nearly 100 percent of all donations go to creating the meals. Generous donations from the community include Jasons Deli Distribution in Pineville, Publix on Gold Hill Road in Fort Mill and McClancy Sea-soning Company in Fort Mill. Village Pizza & Italian Restaurant and Wendys Restaurant inFortMillprovide paper products for serv-ing and delivering meals.

Donations and volunteers are always need-ed. Send donations to: The Community Cafe, Inc. Attn: Treasurer, 1611 Spandril Lane, Fort Mill, SC29708. To learn more, visitwww.com-munitycafecares.com.

The Clover Area Assistance Center (CAAC) responds to those in need who live inside theCloverSchool District. Basic, urgent needs are met through food, financial assistance, health services, and education. You can become a part of the CAACs community-wide effort to help neighbors in need;there are over 15 types of positions available at different commitment

levels.Personal donations are always accepted. Make checks payable to: Clover Area Assis-tanceCenter,P.O. Box 521,Clover,SC29710. Donations are also accepted online at www.clo-verareaassistance.org

The Sweet Repeat Foundation operates one of the most successful recycling charity projects in the area with its Sweet Repeat re-sale store located in theLakeWyliePlaza. Vol-unteers operate this store, and donated items are sold with the money being contributed to charity. This year, Sweet Repeat raised more than $100,000 for area charities.

The May Day Golf Event and Foundation raises money to help the many homeless and disadvantaged students in the Clover School District. Contributions are accepted all year long. Contribute to Lake Wylie/Clover May Day Projects - P.O. Box 5123, Lake Wy-lie,SC29710.

What better way to get in the spirit of giv-ing than by getting into the holiday spirit?

Several Christmas events in and around Lake Wylie encourage visitors to bring canned goods or a toy for children in need. The Lake Wylies Christmas on the Lake event, held in conjunction with the Annual Lights on the Lake Boat Parade, will accept food and mon-etary donations by the Clover Area Assistance Center. The event is set for Dec. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the grassy lawn beside T-Bones on the Lake boat docks.

Unwrapped toys for children of all ages will be accepted for Santas Sleigh to benefit area children. Other toy drives include Toys for Tots and Clover Jaycees Santas Toy drive benefiting children in theCloverSchool District. Toys and canned goods may be dropped off at Kodiak Mini Storage and Lake Wylie Assisted Living.

As Thanksgiving and the holidays are upon us, it is a time to count our blessings, give thanks and reach out to help others. It is a time to share with family and friends and give to the area charities and projects that benefit so many all year long.

The holidays are a time to celebrate the sea-son, give and care for those around us. The season of giving is all year long.

I wish you a happy holiday season. LW

By Susan Bromfield, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

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18 Shoreline Boat Parade and Christmas by the Lake event bring the holiday spirit to Lake Wylie

22 Food for Thought Restaurant-worthy holiday recipes from Lake Wylie chefs

30 Garden Party Penland Christmas Tree Farm carries on a family tradition

36 Feature Collecting Memories

42 Feature Christmas in Historic Clover Home Tour adds new locations

44 Feature Historic Brattonsville Christmas Candelight Tours bring history to life

48 Holiday Happenings

50 Feature Shop local this holiday season

52 Development Update

54 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 whats happening in the community through stories and photos. We want to celebrate with you, laugh with you and build memories with you. Please email photos and stories to [email protected]

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Clover Choraliers announce winter concert datesThe award-winning Clover Choraliers will hold their annual winter concert for three days in December, filled with fantastic dancing, singing and acting. The state championship choral groups winter shows are:

-Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.-Saturday, Dec.12 at 8 p.m.-Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m.

Shows will be held at the Clover School District Auditorium, 1625 Highway 55 East, Clover. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door, although advanced tickets are recommended for this dynamic group. For box office hours or more information, visit cloverchoraliers.com.

Jay Rinehart of Rock Hill has been named the South Carolina Realtor of the Year.He is a South Carolina Realtor (SCR) member and Broker in Charge of Rinehart Re-alty, with a location in Lake Wylie. The award was given at the associations 2015 annual con-ference and expo at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa on Sept. 13, 2015.

The Realtor of the Year program is designed to honor and recognize a realtor-member who has contributed the most to the advancement of the real estate profession and community within the past year.

Jay Rinehart is president, chief executive officer and broker in charge of Rinehart Realty out of Rock Hill. He has served his local, state and national associations of realtors in numer-ous roles including his service on the Piedmont Regional Board of Realtors and SCRs Griev-ance and Professional Standards Committees. He served as president of SCR in 2010.

Rinehart also is the current chair of the National Association of Realtors Legal Action Committee and has served as a federal politi-cal coordinator for U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney since 2011. He has been a NAR director for the last five years and was recently appointed by NAR President Tom Salomone to serve as the liaison for business specialties.

Myrtle Beach Realtor and 2014 SC Realtor of the Year Randy Harrison presented Rine-hart with the award and described him as, a hard-working, humble professional who puts faith and family first in all that he does.

Jay Rinehart named 2015 South Carolina Realtor of the Year


On Oct. 1, the Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) released York Countys new tourism brand identity. The reveal celebration took place in Carowinds Harmony Hall from 5 6:30 p.m. Staff of the Rock Hill/York County CVB carefully

selected activities for the event, focusing on the new brand tagline, Create Your Story, and the core element of the new brand message, which is centered on storytelling.

Storytelling is critical in the travel and tourism industry, said Lisa Meadows, executive director of the Rock Hill/York County CVB. Storytelling is what we do as destination mar-keters to appeal to visitors, media and planners within our target markets, to get them to visit, re-turn to the area, feature our destination in various

mediums and bring their events to York County. During the event, guests heard from leaders

from York County Government and the SC De-partment of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and representatives from The Brandon Agency, which created the new brand. The CVB will run a year-long social media campaign encour-aging visitors and residents to

share #myYCstory. Use the hashtag to share pic-tures and videos on social media about special stories that have inspired life-long memories.

York County launches new brand and logo

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The annual Lake Wylie Riversweep lake cleanup event, normally held each Oc-tober, was postponed this year due to lake conditions. It will be rescheduled, accord-ing to organizers. Riversweep 2016 will occur either in late spring or in the fall as in previous years. Visit www.lakewylieriversweep.com for updates and more information.

Lake Wylie Riversweep postponed until Spring 2016

Build a stunning custom wreath from scratch and decorate it for your front door, to top your fireplace, or as a gift to a neighbor. The two-hour class will be held on Nov. 29 from 12:30 2:30 p.m. at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Rd. in Belmont, NC. $55 for guests, 15 percent off for Garden Members. Call 704-825-1252 or visit www.dsbg.org.

Holiday wreath workshop at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden


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Members of the Clover Womans Club helped out with a fall festival for spe-cial needs kids from Larne and Griggs Road elementary schools at Knox St. Academy in October. Photo provided by Angkie Clinton.

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The River Hills/Lake Wylie Lions Club takes its motto We Serve very serious-ly. When flood waters hit Columbia this past October, Lions Vice President Bessie Meeks hit the road with a U-Haul provided by Larry Timbs, Jr. Inside the U Haul were 150 pounds of provisions donated by Lions members at the clubs monthly breakfast meeting and items pur-chased through Lions President Len Fleets dis-cretionary fund. Annually the Lions support 35 worthy organizations in the area.

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Join the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden for its newest holiday event designed to put you in the spirit of the season, especially when enter-taining for the holidays. Wine expert Josh Beasley from the Trinchero Family Estates will be back again to present an array of wines that will pre-pare your palate for small plate pair-ings crafted by a local chef. Enjoy this evening of good wine, good food, and great company. $60 per person; Gar-den members 15% off. Admission to Holidays at the Garden is included. Reservations required by Dec. 8. Call 704-829-1252. Visit www.dsbg.com for more information.

Holiday wine pairing at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.


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The Clover Womans Club annual picnic was held on Thursday, March 14 at the home of Tom and Barbara Crates. Photo provided by Angie Clinton.

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Pay off overdue library fines with non-perishable food and toiletry items. Re-ceive $1 credit per item donated. Food for Fines donations cannot be applied to lost or damaged materials. The Lake Wylie Library is located at 185 Blucher Circle, Lake Wylie. Call 803-831-7774 for more information.

Food for Fines accepted at the Lake Wylie Library

Rock Hills pop-ular Christm-asVille event, to be held from Dec. 3-6, will kick off with an opening ceremony Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. This years ChristmasVille

theme will be A Decade of Reflections and everyone in encouraged to share from Christ-masVilles past. Fountain Park will come to life during the opening ceremonys Lighting of the Village. The fast paced and entertaining start to the ChristmasVille festival will include perfor-mances by the talented Dutchman Creek Middle School students, the Winthrop ChristmasVille Rockhettes and appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as Mayor and Mrs. Doug Echols. Join Santa for cookies and cocoa immediately af-ter at First Presbyterian Church.

ChristmasVille in Rock Hill celebrates ten years


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Carowinds has announced it will open the worlds first intra-active 3-D game experience, Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare: 3Z Arena, in spring 2016 adding to the parks family lineup of thrills for all ages. Carowinds, PopCap Games and Electronic Arts Inc. are leading the charge as innovators in the amuse-ment park industry with this new digital experience.

Carowinds to offer worlds first 3-D gaming attractionTo be unveiled in Spring 2016

The attraction will house 68 motion-based seats equipped with hand-held laser de-vices in a nearly 3,600 square foot arena.


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You would expect to see footballs at Clo-vers Memorial Stadium. But on an Oc-tober Friday night, golf balls were there too300 of them. The balls were donated by students and fans and collected at the entrances to the stadium by Clover Highs Junior ROTCs and the LEO club (young Lions) members. The balls were donated to Bunkers in Baghdad, which supplies used golf balls to American military troops abroad and at home as a recre-ational outlet for men and women in uniform. Thanks to the contributions of area golfers, Lion member Len Fleet garnered 8,000 balls. I cant thank Clover High Principal Rod Ruth enough for helping us kick-start our second year of col-lecting, said Fleet. It is also most appropriate that the school was celebrating Military Appre-ciation Night that Friday evening.

Every year the River Hills/Lake Wy-lie Lions fill up the space at the en-trance to Camp Thunderbird with beautiful, fresh Fraser Firs. And every year customers come to take them away, along with wreaths and bows. By the last week in November, 250 new trees will be in place and ready to go on sale. The prices are very reasonable, delivery in the local area is free, and the proceeds go the Lions Club Chari-ties, which typically net about $7,000 to dis-tribute to worthy causes or organizations.

Golf balls at Clover Memorial Stadium

Last years charity tree sale. photo by Ken Sanford

Lions Club Christmas tree charity


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Lake Wylie Elementary School participated in a tree planting on Friday, Oct. 23, in which 187 trees were planted on school grounds by volunteers, students, parents and teachers. Species included magnolia, arborvitae, elm, sassafras, gingko, maple, fringe and redbud. Students also learned about proper planting techniques and tree care. The day was organized by TreesCharlotte, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding Charlottes tree canopy with the goal of attaining 50% tree canopy by 2050 which means planting 500,000 trees in the next 35 years. For more information, visit www.treescharlotte.org.

Going green The areas first mobile app for living, work-ing and shopping around Lake Wylie is now live on smartphones and tablets. The app will allow businesses to communicate with clients quickly and easily, showcase the business and create ads and deals immediately. A free trial for businesses will be available until Jan. 31. After that time, Lake Wylie Chamber mem-bers will get a 5% discount. Visit www.browse-lakewylie.com to register for the free trial which includes free ad placements.

Browse Lake Wylie App launches to help local businesses


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Lights on the Lake

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Lake Wylies 27th Annual Lights on the Lake Boat Parade will go hand in hand with Lake Wylies second annual Christ-mas by the Lake, a family-friendly celebration.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, from 4 7 p.m. the grassy lawn beside restaurant T-Bones on the Lake will again turn into an outdoor, family friendly event. Christmas on the Lake is put on in cooperation of several area churches

and The Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce.Christmas by the Lake is a chance to gath-

er together in Lake Wylie and celebrate the season with families, friends and neighbors in a festive, fun and relaxing atmosphere.

Area churches will host warming huts along the shoreline offering hot chocolate, hot cider, and other holiday treats - creating a Christmas Village atmosphere. Highlights of

the festivities include: Live Nativity Christmas music Luminary release to kick off the Boat Parade And a visit from someone very specialOf course, the highlight will be the boat

Parade, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Boats will meet at T-Bones Dock, SC Hwy. 49 by Buster Boyd Bridge, at 6 p.m. for line up of the pa-

Lights on the LakeBoat Parade and Christmas by the Lake event bring the holiday spirit to Lake Wylie


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rade. A meeting of the boat captains will be held at the same time. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and the parade route spans both sides of the Buster Boyd Bridge.

Best viewing is from the deck at T-Bones and the Buster Boyd Public Boating Landing and access area.

Awards will be presented to the participant with the most creative lighting display. There will be new categories added for the awards.

The Lights on the Lake Boat Parade has been a highlight of the holiday season in Lake Wylie for the past 26 years.

Residents and visitors love seeing the proces-sion of boats sparkling with holiday lights and

decorations out on the lake. 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 add-ing to the festivities.

A Friday evening preview of decorated boats will be held at T-Bones on Dec. 11. This allows for a showcase of boats decorated for the holidays to dock at T-Bones for viewing and a fun-filled evening.

In keeping with the season, donated food and monetary donations will be accepted by the Clover Area Assistance Center. Un-

wrapped toys for children of all ages will also be accepted for Santas Sleigh to benefit area children. Drop-off location will be in the Chamber of Commerces Warming Hut.

This is an opportunity for local families to give canned goods and unwrapped toys to help others while enjoying the holiday event. It is the season of giving, said Susan Brom-field, chamber president.

Boat parade chairman Doug McSpadden is thrilled to again add new excitement with Christmas on the Lake to the established Lights on the Lake boat parade and holi-day event.

Join us for a great evening! LW

The annual Lights on the Lake boat parade and second annual Christmas on the Lake event pro-vide fun in Lake Wylie on the wa-ter and on the shore. Live enter-tainment, hot beverages, dancing and more bring residents and visitors to the grassy lawn next to T-Bones on the Lake while illu-minated boats cruise by, putting everyone in the holiday spirit. Photos by Jan Todd.


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Calling all boaters! Have you ever considered

decorating your boat and

joining the Boat Parade? Its

not too late to register! Early

registration is $20 and must be

received by Thursday, Dec. 10.

Late and same-day registration

is $25. Please mail a check

and registration form to BOAT

PARADE, Lake Wylie Chamber of

Commerce, P.O. Box 5233, Lake

Wylie, SC 29710. For additional

information and a registration

form, contact the Chamber

at 803-831-2827, e-mail

[email protected]

or visit www.lakewyliesc.com.


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By Jenny Peterson Photos by Christi Falls Photography

Chefs Choice

Restaurant-worthy holiday recipes from Lake Wylie chefs


Cooking for the holidays has always been a special event for families a time to prepare and present that specialty dish. This is especially true in the South, where well-guarded recipes and specialty dishes are often long-held family traditions, with secret ingredients and elaborate preparations, resulting in mouthwatering delights.

For many seasoned cooks and chefs, its the best time of the year to serve favorite dishes, at a time when food becomes the center of atten-tion. Three outstanding Lake Wylie chefs have opened up their kitchens to present a personal

favorite holiday dish to share this season: Se-drekus Wingate, executive chef at Concord Cove, Jenn Sibrava, executive chef at River Hills Country Club, and chef Kelly Renfroe from T-Bones on the Lake.

Each dish speaks to the chef s personal palate and individual cooking history. While they are all very different, the dishes have one thing in common: they present a lot of love on the plate.

The more love you put into the recipe, the more tender and amazing the dish will be-come, said Wingate.

So, warm up this holiday with these three

dishes, which can also be made and served for any occasion. All are delicious holiday offer-ings, straight from local experts. Of course, if you want to taste these dishes and more from the chefs themselves, simply come by their restaurants for a cozy night out and experi-ence the love on the plate firsthand.

For executive chef Jenn Sibrava at River Hills Country Club, seasonal cranberry nut bread is a recipe borrowed from her mother and grand-mother. The moist and vibrant bread is bolstered by using orange juice and orange zest.

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This recipe has been around my family for a very long time, Sibrava said. Growing up in a large Italian family, cooking had a large influ-ence in who I am today. I make this cranberry nut bread every year because it reminds me of being a child and cooking with my mother and grandmother. For me, it keeps their spir-it alive even though they are no longer here. Its a recipe I will pass down to my children in hopes that they will enjoy it as much as I have.

Cranberry Nut BreadPrep Time 10 minutes. Cook Time 55 min-utes. Makes 1 loaf (approximately 16 slices)

Ingredients

1/3 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, from one

orange 2/3 cup buttermilk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into mea-

suring cup and leveled-off 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

coarse (see note) 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray bottom of a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, stir together orange juice, orange zest, buttermilk, butter and egg. Set the mixture aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda.

Stir and combine liquid and dry ingredients with rubber spatula until just moistened. Gently stir in cranberries and nuts. (Do not overmix.)

Scrape batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until golden brown and toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean (usually about 45 minutes longer). Cool loaf in its pan for about 10 min-utes, then turn out onto wire rack and cool at least one hour before serving.

(Note: Cranberries are a bit tricky to chop because they roll all over the place. You can


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use a food processor if you like but its easi-er to just cut each one in thirds with a sharp knife; its only one cup so it doesnt take long. If youre using frozen cranberries, be sure to chop them while theyre still frozen.)

Slice the loaf and serve on a large plate.

For Sedrekus Wingate, executive chef at The Concord Cove, his tender braised veal shank osso buco recipe is perfect for a holiday meal. He says, You have to slow cook and take your time. Be patient.

The rich, brown stock is best enhanced when made using fresh, local ingredients for the recipe tomato, onions and fresh rosemary. As an added bonus, its four-hour cooking time fills your home with a mouth-watering aroma.

Holiday cooking brings the whole family together, Wingate said. Its always more fun to cook while chatting or listening to music. Everyone can participate in doing something in preparing the dish or in serving the food.

Concord Cove osso bucoServes: 16. Prep time: One hour. Cooking time: Four hours

Ingredients: 16 veal shanks (or one box of osso buco) 8 yellow onions, diced 8 carrots, diced 1 head of celery diced 5-6 fresh tomatoes 8 garlic cloves

6 anchovies fillets 1/2 cup of parmesan 1/4cup of Worcestershire sauce 1 cup sweet vermouth 3 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp rosemary 3 tbsp salt

Instructions:Salt and pepper osso buco and brown on

flat top griddle or large skillet.Remove osso buco once browned and place

into deep greased large cooking pan.Saute onions, carrots and celery in oil until

golden brown in skillet.In a food processor, combine and blend

remaining ingredients. Remove items from food processor and place into a large mix-ing bowl. Stir in onion-carrot-celery mix and pour on top of veal shanks. Cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Cook in oven at 325 degrees for four hours or until tender.

For Kelly Renfroe, chef at T-Bones on the Lake, a Boursin-stuffed chicken recipe per-fectly marries the flavors of herbed cheese, fresh basil and tender chicken breasts. I think it brings a combination of flavors especially

Chef Sedrekus Wingate


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with applewood smoked bacon and the fresh sauted spinach. When you fry it in the pan, all the flavors come together perfectly.

Boursin Stuffed Chicken(at T-Bones on the Lake)Time prep: 2.5 hours. Cook time: 20 minutes. Servings: 1-2 servings per chicken breast per person (approx. one-half pound).

Ingredients below are for preparing each (1) chicken breast served:

1 chicken breast (per person) 1 slice of applewood smoked bacon, either

pre-cooked or place into the oven for three minutes (cook 25 percent)

1 cup freshly sauted spinach in light oil. 1 ounce Boursin cheese. panko bread crumbs For basil cream sauce:

1 teaspoon of butter 8 oz. heavy cream 1 oz grated parmesan Handful fresh finely chopped basil

For egg wash: two eggs beaten

1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream

Instructions:Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.Pound out a chicken breast until thin, or

butterfly it.Layer with either pre-cooked Applewood

Smoked Bacon or par cook it at 25 percent, in a 375 degree preheated oven for about three minutes. Wrap the chicken in the ap-ple-smoked bacon, and roll in sauted spin-ach and Boursin cheese,

Carefully wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least two hours.

After two hours, unwrap it and dredge through egg wash and then dredge in Panko bread crumbs.

Pan saut the rolls on all sides, then finish baking at 375 degrees for 18-20 minutes.

While chicken is cooking, make the basil cream sauce on the stove.

Slice breast in diagonal round slices in a horseshoe and pour cream on top. Serve imme-diately. LW

Chef Kelly

Renfroe


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Beyond the Christmas Tree


Allison Moses doesnt chicken out when it comes to feeding her family of five. Each year, she and her husband, Martin, raise meat chickens, a pig, and a cow to fill their freezer. An-other five chickens roam the barnyard for laying eggs, plus a herd of goats that the Moses children raise, show, and sell.

Allison grew up on a farm, but her family didnt raise animals. Allisons par-ents are Steve and Judy Penland, owners

of the Penland Christmas tree farm in York, South Carolina. From birth, Al-lison was exposed to the hard work that keeps a family farm flourishing. Most people think of the work that goes on in December, opening the tree stand and helping customers choose and cut their trees for Christmas, said Allison. But the work goes on all year. Planting, fer-tilizing, weeding, then shaping the trees as they grow.

Beyond the Christmas Tree Carrying on a family tradition

by Jan Todd

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All four of the Penland kids grew up help-ing on the tree farm, and continue to help out during the selling season, along with their spouses and children. Steve and Judy Pen-land begun planting trees in 1966, and the first Christmas trees were sold in 1972, sev-eral years before their children were born. Customers can remember Judy selling trees, with a baby strapped to her back. Steve and Judy modeled hard, honest work to their chil-dren, and it became a way of life that has been passed down to the next generation.

A couple of years ago, Allison and Martin planted the first crop of their own Christmas trees on the Penland farm, planning to carry on in Allisons family tradition. I go to the farm about every day, said Allison. Martin goes to work at Freightliner, and I go to the tree farm and do whatever work is required that day. Then I go home in time to pick up my kids from school and help them with home-work and after school activities. I think thats important, and am glad I have a job where that is possible.

Raising farm animals was a skill and inter-est that came from Martins side of the family. My dad raised commercial beef cattle, and

Judy and Steve Penland started planting Christmas trees in 1966.


my grandfather was a butcher, revealed Mar-tin. So I learned about taking care of animals and processing them for food from my family. Martin helped his father with the cattle and eventually started his own herd after he and Al-lison were married seventeen years ago.

Raising chickens for meat was not an idea that Allison immediately embraced. I told Martin that I could just buy chicken at the grocery store, she laughed. But eventually he talked me into trying. We started with about 25 chicks. I found that you can really taste the difference in a home raised chicken. The fla-vor is more concentrated, not watered down like the commercially raised chicken. Plus, I think the meat is better for us. Now, I wouldnt want to go back to store-bought.

The Moses family raises about a hundred chickens each year. The whole family gets involved in the processing, said Allison. It has been a learning experience, she contin-ued. Mechanically minded Martin designed and built a plucking machine, and developed a system that is very efficient and involves the whole family.

The three Moses children, Michael, age 14, Kayleigh, 11, and Matthew, 10 are following along in learning to raise and care for their own farm animals. Michael began raising laying hens, selling eggs to friends and family when he

Top: Judy Penlands longtime post at the farm. Bottom: The Moses family is continuing the tradition of family farming.


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was still in elementary school. Later, through participation in 4-H clubs, Michael and his sib-lings began raising meat goats.

4-H and FFA (Future Farmers of America) sponsors a meat goat project where students raise the animals, show the goats at various county fairs and competitions, and learn ba-sic principles of animal science. Students keep detailed records of the growth, development, and care of the animals, and are prepared to answer questions from the judges.

It has been a great experience for the kids, explained Allison. They participate in about sixteen shows a year. Theyve learned to pres-ent themselves with confidence, and stand in front of a big group of people and talk about the goats and how they care for the animals.

The Moses children have been very suc-cessful with the project, earning numerous awards. Students compete within age catego-ries, and are quizzed about everything from care of the goat, anatomy, nutrition, cause and

prevention of potential diseases and ailments, and grooming. We have to answer questions without getting too nervous, said Michael. Good sportsmanship, courtesy towards the judges and other exhibitors, kind treatment of the animals, and neat appearance of the pre-senter are other factors that contribute to an award winning performance.

Prior to a show, the students train the goat to be led by a halter, and stand still with the neck straight and the head held high. The goats are bathed and groomed. The judges like their coats sheared pretty short, explained Michael, who does most of the grooming for the familys herd.

On a day-to-day basis, the Moses children

Top: Brannon Penland, Allison Penland Moses and Martin Moses take a break from selling Christmas trees. Bottom left: Kayleigh Moses and her goat. Bottom right: Matthew Moses and his goat.


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have farm chores before and after school. They feed and water the animals in the morning. Af-ter school, they clean the stalls, train and prac-tice for shows, groom and care for the goats. All three Moses children enjoy caring for the animals, and plan to raise farm animals when they grow up and have homes of their own.

Come meet the Moses family! The Penland Christmas tree farm opens Friday after Thanks-giving, and you can start or continue your own family tradition by choosing and cutting your Christmas tree. The farm is open 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday, and 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. It is located at 6475 Campbell Road, York, SC. More information available at penlandtreefarm.com. LW


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Photos and story by Jan Todd

The holidays can be a special, sentimental time for many people. It is a time to gather with family, celebrate special meals and traditions, and reflect on the blessings of the season. For two Lake Wylie resi-dents, it is also a time to display Christmas collections that represent years of memories.

Lorre Coone absolutely loves Christmastime. Since I was really little, I looked forward to Christmas all year long. I loved all of our family tra-ditions, especially decorating the Christmas tree. Each year, Lorre sets aside several days to decorate her tree and home. When finished, her tree is barely visible beneath the ornaments and treasures. Her mantel and


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Victorian sideboard are laden with hundreds of Santa figurines, gnomes and antique decor.

Vintage toys and a Lionel train provide playful reminders of the childlike wonder that accompanies the season. Lorre has an exten-sive antique doll collection, and even has a miniature tree with tiny doll ornaments.

Collecting ornaments is part of Lorres heritage. My mom had a big collection of ornaments, she said. Beginning when I was young, my mom would give me an ornament each year to start my own collection. After I was married, wed exchange ornaments every Thanksgiving, picking something special to represent the year.

Later in life, Lorre and her husband bought and restored a Victorian home. She and her husband had always been drawn to antique furnishings, but their collecting reached a new level when they lived in the Victorian house. The love of that era inspired Lorre to add Christmas ornaments from that era of Amer-ican history.

The Victorians loved to display items in layers, Lorre explained. So on my sideboard, Ill have rows and rows of Santas and figu-rines. Lorre doesnt limit her decor to a single era, though. I mix in primitive and country,


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plus family heirlooms and things from my own childhood.

Every single piece has a story, reflected Lorre. I love unwrapping the pieces each year, and remembering where they came from. They remind me of times spent with my mother, my grandmother, and special times we had together. Each story, each memory is so precious.

Nancy, another resident of Lake Wylie, begins decorating her home for Christmas in November. She displays over 1,000 Santas, representing over 40 years of collecting. Some are miniatures, others are life-size, and some are every size in between. The Santas are dis-played in cases, on tables, suspended from the ceiling, and on Christmas trees. Theyre all over the house, in every room.

I completely redecorate the house for Christmas, Nancy explained. I have all of my Santas wrapped in tissue, in boxes. It takes me several days to set them out, and I pack away all of my regular decorations to make room for them.

Some of the Santas I have bought for my-self, and others come from family members, picked up from travels all around the world, said Nancy. Nancys collection began when

Top left: Lorre Coones Victorian dis-play on a sideboard. The Santas and gnomes were passed down from her grandmother. Top right: A festive tree at Nancys Lake Wylie home. Left: Lorre Coones Victorian tree.


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she was a child, and continued as she raised her own family. It is something we all enjoy. Anytime we go someplace new, we hunt for a Santa that represents the trip, the season, or our interests at that time of life. It is a bit of an obsession, she admitted.

Some of Nancys Santas are funny, others are human-like, and others are elfish. It is so interesting to see the different interpretations of Santa around the world, Nancy said. Ev-ery culture portrays Santa in a unique way.

Nancy enjoys sharing her collection and stories with friends and neighbors. Shell often host groups of friends or members of various clubs to tour her home and display of Santas.

To Nancy, the most important feature when selecting a Santa for her collection is his face. I want him to look happy, with some light in the eyes.

Like Lorre, Nancy enjoys the process of decorating each year. Yes, it takes a lot of time, Nancy said. But every piece has a memory attached to it, and each year I am re-minded of places and people that have been special to me and my family. Its part of what makes Christmas time so special, the celebra-tion of family and traditions. LW

Left: Santas are thought-fully displayed on a Chi-na cabinet in Nancys Lake Wylie home. Above: Nancys Santa collection from around the world greets visitors to the home.


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The holidays are a special time of year for the Clover Womans Club and this year is a special time in the clubs history.The club marks its 65th anniversary this

year. Initially formed in 1950 to bring Clover women together, the Clover Womans Club has become a staple in the community, and the groups annual holiday home tour of His-toric Clover has become an important fund-raiser for recipients of Clover Senior High School scholarships.

As a nod to its anniversary, this years Christmas in Historic Clover tour will be a

Home Tourfor the Holidays

special tour combining the past and future. Highlighted will be the oldest site on the tour, having been built in 1846, and a stun-ning collection of Clovers newest restored event spaces.

The new entries will include the Red Boot Ranch and the Iron Gate Horse Farm. The Magnolia House historic home and bed and breakfast will also be featured on the tour.

As the club reflects on its past and cele-brates the future, the Clover Womans Club wants to show off new venues in Clover where tomorrows memories are being created today, said Angie Yelvington Clinton, a club member.

The tour will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec.13 from 2- 5 p.m. In the self-paced and self-guided tour, guests can visit and experience the five venues in any order.

At each stop, there will be special activities as well as Clover Womans Club members greeting guests and tell-ing a brief story about the history of the site.

Guests will deposit a ticket at each venue they visit, and a drawing will be held with a special prize going to the winner.

Tour prices are $10 and can be used over both days. All of the proceeds go towards the groups Clover Senior High scholarship fund, which helps local students.

Here is a list of the sites on the tour this year.

1. Tony and Kim Trainer Home - 233 Catamount Drive, Clover.

This is the oldest site on the tour. Mr. James Bigger built this home for his widowed sis-ter and her five children in 1846. Guests will delight in the beautiful vintage furniture and decorations while listening to a pianist per-form live special holiday selections.

2. Magnolia House and Gardens - 221 N Main Street, Clover. Laura Brewer, owner

Clovers own charming Magnolia House is rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the most delightful bed and breakfasts in upstate South Carolina. Originally named the prominent Sifford Home, this historic Clover home dates back to 1890. Observant visitors may even catch a glimpse of one of Santas reindeers prancing on the spacious grounds behind the beautiful koi pond located in the gardens.

3. Derrick and Tracie Miller Home - 2760 Lincoln Road., York.

This historic Clover home was built in 1859 by Martin Tate. The Tate familys ownership of the land goes back to the 1700s, beginning with a grant from King George III in England. Bricks on site were made out of clay found in the banks of their own creek. Step back in time via this historic site for a guaranteed way to get into the holiday spirit.

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Tour goers enjoy the decor of the cabin at Rock Ridge Farm.

From left: Kay Johnson Vrooman, President of the Clover Womans Club and her sister, Nell Johnson Moses at a past home tour. Pho-to provided.

4. Jacksons Kitchen - 304 Main Street, Clover. Mike Barrett, owner.

Visitors can enjoy a unique respite at this historic site, where Mrs. Santa will be the hostess at this location. The store dates back to the early 1900s. It has been a popular and prized community staple for decades.

5. The Stables at Iron Gate Horse Farm - 649 Bellegray Road, Clover (Ridge Rd). 222-7511. Donnie Burris, manager

The restored picturesque red barn is per-fect for weddings, kid parties, church and family gatherings and other special events. The stone fireplace and other rustic elements of the spacious meeting room make it perfect for memorable gatherings. Boarded horses handled by experienced equestrian trainers and the popular scenic riding trails make the site a must for leisure treks. Visitors will en-joy hot apple cider and cookies at this great location.

6. Red Boot Ranch - 1200 Peach Orchard Road, Clover.

Any town would be proud to have a wed-ding/celebration venue like Red Boot Ranch, and Clover is no exception. Staff members will show its many features as you enjoy the

charm of this site during your holiday sea-son visit. The creative staff frequently add rustic touches at the old barn like vintage pews placed in the pasture for a wedding that can make any event a show stopper .

Tickets to the Holiday Home Tour

of Historic Clover are available at the following locations: Good Things Con-signments & More, The Palmetto House, and the Greater Clover Chamber of Com-merce. LW


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Back in 1787, historic Brattonsville was a lively place during the Christmas season. Traditional holiday dishes were being baked over fireplaces, men in top hats were singing Christmas carols in the streets and shops were bedecked with traditional yuletide decorations. In homes, feather pens were used to write seasonal greetings destined for family members far away.

More than two hundred years later, visitors of today can get a peek into the past by visiting

Historic Brattonsville when the local museum puts on its annual Christmas Candlelight Tour.

Each year, the site is transformed into a living history, featuring Christmas in the 17th and 18th century a time when Santa wore a green suit.

For more than 30 years, Historic Brattons-villes Christmas Candlelight Tour has trans-ported visitors of all ages back in time to the South Carolina backcountry during the holi-day season.

Here, history comes to life, thanks to more than 60 volunteers who wear authentic peri-od clothing and act out historical scenes for a unique take on the holiday season.

As someone who wears these period cos-tumes, you could easily just layer something on top of your blue jeans and t-shirt and no one would know but for me, that doesnt cut it, said Karen Cox, school programs manag-er and special events coordinator at Historic Brattonsville.

Bringing Christmas to lifeA different time, A different kind of Christmas at Historic Brattonsville

by Jenny Peterson Photos by the Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitors Bureau.


We all wear all the traditional layers of clothing, right down to corset. We even wear a period pair of socks and shoes. We want peo-ple to feel like they have truly time-traveled, and we are truly representing a person of an-other period of time.

Period clothing even includes authentic button closures and fabrics such as fiber-rich cottons, linens and wools.

We have a lending closet that volunteers can use, and many have their own period clothing, Cox said.

She adds, Our volunteers are very excited and love to participate. Its very much a part of their Christmas tradition. Some say it doesnt feel like Christmas if they dont participate.

Throughout the tour, costumed interpret-ers and narrators recreate several different historical Christmas scenes inside plantation homes, wood structures and cabins from hun-dreds of years ago a time when it was owned by the Bratton family and later passed down to its descendants.

You literally get to time travel to the 1700s and see what life was like during Christmas-time, said Sonja Burris, who has been an interpreter for the Holiday Candlelight Tour since 2009 and who works part time for His-toric Brattonsville.

Interpreters act out scenes in first person mode, and visitors learn about history in an enjoyable and educational way. Christmas in the 18th century was pretty low-key, Cox said, and Father Christmas wasnt just a fat guy in a jolly suit.

The Santa Claus we now imagine didnt come around until the early 20th century, Cox said. This is the 18th century version and 19th century Christmas version. Its in-teresting to see how much Christmas changed over a relatively short time. In fact, Christmas changed dramatically from the years 1775-1862, Cox said.

In 1862, the Civil War was going on, and the traditions we recognize, like the Christ-mas tree, were starting to become popular, she said.

Historic Brattonsville is one of a family of museums run by The Culture & Heritage Mu-seums in York County; its focus is on educa-tion and history. Many of the characters por-trayed are based on people who actually lived on the plantation site, including settlers, plan-tation owners and African-American slaves.

The Christmas Candlelight Tour scripts are conceived and written by Cox and the sites in-terpretive staff, who together brainstorm over which stories to tell each year for the tour.

Reenactors recreate the holidays of more than 200

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Authentic period costumes bring history to life.


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All the costumed interpreters attend training a month in advance in order to read and memorize their scripts and pre-pare their characters.

Burris said its important to pass along the history of the areas plantations to each new generation.

Its our history, and its another op-portunity to tell our story of the back-country South Carolina Piedmont during that time frame, she said. I en-joy doing it. Im paying homage and re-spect to my ancestors in order to make sure their story is being told.

Burris said her character this year is believed to have been a plantation seamstress named Leddy, who lived on the site between the years 1820-1850. Its based on actual letters from her and oth-er historic records. Her character will be portraying the daily routine of what life with like at Christmas during the 1800s.

When I put on the costume, I bring my character to life, Burris said. I feel like Im paying homage to my ancestors.

This years Christmas Candlelight Tours will be held on Dec. 5 and 12 from 3-9 p.m. at the Historic Brattonsville site.

The tour takes about an hour, and visi-tors can stroll at their own pace.

The site will host a number of Christ-mas time activities during the two Sat-urdays to complement the walking his-tory tour, including kids activities such as creating craft dolls, paper ornaments, candles and old-fashioned toys during daylight hours.

A brass band, fiddle players and gen-tlemen singing will greet and entertain visitors. Cox said there will also be Civil War living history component, including performers telling the story of Christ-mas through the eyes of soldiers from the past.

A campfire, hot beverages, a gift shop with unique items and several food ven-dors will provide something for everyone.

Holding these community events is my favorite way to enjoy Christmas, Cox said. I love when visitors see what were doing and are able to experience Christmas in this way.

Historic Brattonsville is located at 1444 Brattonsville Rd. in McConnells. For more information, call 803-684-2327 or vis-ithttp://chmuseums.org/brattonsville. LW

Coats are made of wool, fur and other fabrics of the time.


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There are a number of ways to get into the holiday spirit in and around Lake Wylie. There are Christmas parades (on land and on water), historic downtowns that trans-form into magical Christmas villageseven a few places to catch Santa himself. We encourage you to get out and enjoy the magic of the season. Please call ahead to check days and times as they are subject to change.

Holidays at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden - Nightly through Jan. 3, 2016Holidays at the garden is a decade-old tradition when the trees twinkle, the fountains sparkle and botanical-themed displays glisten among the natural beauty of the winter garden. Gath-er with family and friends around the warmth of an outdoor fire, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, create a holiday craft, visit with Santa, and shop for thoughtful gifts in The Garden Store. The orchid tree of 300 orchids and one-of-kind train displays will be featured. Adults: $14.95, Seniors: $13.95. All children: $8.95. Members receive a 30% discount. 4-9 p.m. 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC. Call 704-825-4490 or visit www.dsbg.org.

The Real Christmas Story at NarrowWay Theatre - Through Dec. 21Guaranteed snowfall at every performance! See your favorite Christmas scenes, hear your favorite Christmas songs and watch in wonder as NarroWay Productions recreates the Real Christmas story. Options this year include a Christmas dinner before the show, served by the performing cast. For tickets, showtimes and more information, visit www.narroway.net.

Christmasville in Rock Hill - Dec. 3-6 Once again, Old Town Rock Hill in historic downtown will come alive as a charming, pic-turesque holiday village and outdoor art festival. This award winning festival has over 70 events including horse drawn carriage rides, historic tours, strolling Dickens carolers, art, theater, dance, music, letters to Santa mailbox, a gin-gerbread house contest and a real ice skating rink. An opening ceremony and village lighting will be held Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at Fountain Park. For a full list of events, visit www.christmasvil-lerockhill.com.

Town of Clover Christmas celebrations Dec.4-6A number of holiday events and celebrations will be held in the Town of Clover. Clovers Merry Market will open on Fri., Dec. 4 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Larne Building,103 N. Main Street and the towns Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. along with pictures with Santa, free cookies and cocoa. On Sat., Dec. 5, Clover will hold its Christmas Crafts & Activities from 4-6 p.m. at Clover Community Center, 120 Bethel Street. The 45th Annual Clover Christmas Parade will cap off the weekend on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. in Downtown on Highway 321 with a Toy Land Christmas theme.

Holiday happeningsCookies & Cocoa with Santa at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden - Dec 5 & Dec. 12Give little ones the chance to spend quality holiday time with the jolly guy himself. Chil-dren can decorate cookies and create a special gift for someone on their list. Mrs. Claus will lead a sing-a-long and more. Rick Belden Pho-tography will be available to take professional pictures. 3-5 p.m. $30 for guests, members get a 15% discount. Admission to Holidays at the Garden is included. Reservations required. Call 704-829-1252. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC.

Christmas Candlelight Tour - Dec. 5 & 12Walk the candlelit paths of Historic Brattons-ville and experience a Southern-style Christ-mas in the Carolina Backcountry. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of people who lived in the 18th and 19th centuries as they bring to life the holiday seasons of the past. During the daylight hours kids of all ages can enjoy period hands-on activities. Relax around the campfire and enjoy musical entertainment. Hot drinks, seasonal foods, and baked goods will be available for purchase. 3-9 p.m. Adults $10; seniors $8; children 4-17 $5. Free for chil-dren 3 and under and museum members. For more information, visit http://chmuseums.org/brattonsville.


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Holiday Tea - Dec. 6 Enjoy an afternoon of traditional English tea paired with scrumptious snacks. Seating times at 1 and 3 p.m. $30 per guest, 15% discount for Members. Admission to Holidays at the Gar-den is included. Reservations required by Dec. 1. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC. Call 704-829-1252 for reservations. Visit www.dsbg.org.

Clover Choraliers winter concert - Dec. 10, 12, 13The award-winning Clover Choraliers will hold their annual winter concert on three dates, filled with fantastic dancing, singing and acting. The state championship choral groups winter shows are: Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec.12 at 8 p.m. and Sun-day, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door. Advanced tickets are recommended. For box office hours or more information, visit cloverchoraliers.com. Clo-ver School District Auditorium, 1625 High-way 55 East, Clover.

Lake Wylies Lights on the Lake Boat Pa-rade and Christmas on the Lake - Dec. 12The Lights on the Lake Boat Parade has been a highlight of the holiday season in Lake Wylie for the past 26 years. The event is expanding into an outdoor, family-friendly celebration with warm-

ing huts with free cocoa and hot cider, a live Nativity, Christmas music, a luminary release to kick off the Boat Parade and a special holiday guest. The event will be held on the grassy lawn beside T-Bones on the Lake boat docks. 4-7 p.m. The boat parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

Downtown Christmas Village in Belmont - Dec. 12Come celebrate Christmas in downtown Bel-mont. Enjoy carolers, apple cider and cookies as you stroll on Main Street visiting unique stores along the way. There will be in-store specials, marshmallow roasting in Stowe Park, music, vendors and over $500 in drawings. Bring a canned good or a toy for Toys for Tots to ride the horse-drawn wagon, train or hay ride. Santa will be at City Hall. Call 704-825-8191 for more information.

Olde York Towne Home Tour - Dec. 12-13 Enjoy this holiday tour of historic homes and sites in Olde York. Locations include historic private homes on East Liberty Street and College Street, the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and J.H. Leake Furni-ture Makers. 3-7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for two-day passes and can be purchased on-line. Visit www.yorkvillehs.com.

Clover Womens Club Christmas in Histor-ic Clover Tour - Dec. 12-13Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the Clover Womens Club will hold its Christmas in His-toric Clover Tour on, Dec. 12 and 13 from 2-5 p.m. The tour will feature 19th century homes

and the landmark Jacksons Kitchen. Also in-cluded on the tour are two new Clover event venues, Red Boot Ranch and Iron Gate Horse Farm. Tickets are $10 and all proceeds benefit the Clover Womans Club Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available at Good Things Con-signments & More, The Palmetto House and the Greater Clover Chamber of Commerce.

Sparkle & Glow New Years Eve - Dec. 31Celebrate New Years Eve with a family-friend-ly early event featuring New Years Eve tradi-tions from around the world and a luminary release at the end of the night. Sparkling wine and cider tastings for an additional $20. 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Free with admission to Holidays at the Garden. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S New Hope Rd., Belmont, NC. Call 704-825-4490 or visit www.dsbg.org.

Rock HillDec. 4, 6:30 pm - Parade

Fort MillDec. 5, 11:00 am - Parade

CloverDec. 6, 3:00 pm - Parade

YorkDec. 2, 4:30 pm - Parade

Tega CayDec. 5, 6:30 pm - Tree Lighting

Lake WylieDec. 12, 6:30 pm - Boat Parade


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As the holiday rapidly approaches, save time and support our community and local businesses. With just a few weeks left until Christmas, here are just a few ideas to consider as you prepare for the holiday ahead:

Lowes- Lake Wylie and WalMart will have everything for home improvements, holiday dcor and gifts for the whole family with their many departments. The new Dollar Daze lo-cated by Anytime Fitness has an assortment of gift wrapping supplies, stocking stuffers, deco-rations and many items for the holidays.

For a special gift for the women in your life, stop by D. David Jewelry, located in Lake Wylie Plaza. Owner David Wysor is an inter-nationally known jewelry designer and is now located in Lake Wylie. This is a great opportu-nity to purchase beautiful designer pieces that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Market on Wine located by Hunt, Paddle and Fish and has selections of wine, imported cheeses, salami and gourmet foods.

Christmas Trees, wreaths and greenery are available at Walmart and Lowes. River Hills Lions Club Charity Tree Lot at the entrance of Camp Thunderbird is always a great success and usually sells out by mid December.

Harris Teeter, Walmart, Food Lion and the new Publix at Lake Wylie will have a full assort-ment of holiday foods, deli and bakery trays and all your party needs. Lake Wylie Liquors offers a terrific variety of competitively priced party and gift items during the holidays and is conve-niently located on Highway 49 and Evergreen Road. Liquor at the Lake, located at Lakeside West has assorted liquors for purchase.

Gift Certificates make a great gift and there is no end to the ideas available locally.

Who wouldnt love to receive a gift certif-icate for lunch or dinner at one of our local restaurants? The variety gives many choices. T-Bones on the Lake offers great views, Con-cord Cove located just off Highway 274 has become another favorite dining experience for Saturday Brunch, lunch and dinners, Rey Az-teca offers Mexican fare for lunch and dinner and Lake Wylie Pizza and Italian even deliv-ers! Q2U BBQ and Catering makes take out or dine in easy plus makes for a great place to get a gift certificate. Q-2-U BBQ and Cater-ing offers gift certificates and catering. A gift certificate from the Bagel Boat of Lake Wylie is sure to be a favorite gift or stocking stuffer. Who doesnt love a mocha, hot cocoa or coffee at the holidays and on these cold winter days? Hey Sugar Shop features beautiful and clever holiday cookies and cake truffles that make

Shopping locally for gifts and holiday needs supports our local businesses and economy

Shop Local

By Susan Bromfield, President - Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce


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a special and perfect gift and for home. Or-ders can be placed at www.heysugarshop.com These are just a few of the choices and ideas to shop locally this holiday.

If meals dont appeal to your gift giving ideas, think about other gift certificates for manicures and pedicures- available at the Nail Gallery and Nail Palace, a great massage from one of our local massage therapists in-cluding Jeani Rogers at A Caring Environ-ment. A relaxing massage is always a treat. A gift certificate with a personal trainer also could make a nice gift. Rachel Gilm-ore provides training for fitness weight loss and lifestyle change. The Sportscenter and Anytime Fitness provide gift certificates to begin a healthy new year with a fitness plan and memberships. Rich Biggers is a physical therapist and fitness trainer and is available to work with individuals to improve their fit-ness and specific health needs. A YMCA fam-ily membership can be enjoyed all year long. A gift certificate from Vitamins 4 Less, locat-ed by Anytime Fitness also makes a nice gift for the health conscious. A car wash or detail at a local carwash also makes a nice gift.

A gift certificate from one of our beauty salons is also a treat. Classic Salon located at Rivers Edge pavilion, Mahalo Salon located at Evergreen Road and Highway 49, Salon 108 located at Shoppes at the Landing, Great Clips and Revel Salon and Color Studio located at Lake Wylie Business Centre all provide per-sonalized service. Gentlemens Cut, located at Plantation Square is a full service barber shop, a great place to get a gift certificate for the men.

A gift certificate from Deep Creek Pho-tography or Point of View Photography for a family portrait would make a wonderful gift.

And for our family pets, Bright Eyes and Bushy Tails pet grooming and supplies located in Waterside West, makes a great spot to get gifts for pets or a gift certificate for grooming and services.

Hunt, Fish, Paddle offers a full assortment of sporting goods, paddleboards and fishing supplies perfect for the sportsman in the fam-ily.

Lake Wylie Bowl N Bounce is a favorite place for families and groups to gather this winter for bowling and bounce. Gift certif-icates are available and this treat will make good stocking stuffers or gift for the whole family.

A gift card from Quick Trip or Kangaroo Stores will be appreciated by students and kids of all driving ages. Keep it local and a useful

gift is always welcome. In Clover on Main Street at ML Ford and

Sons Furniture store, there is a treasure trove of gift items and furnishings. The Palmetto House features many gifts and floral arrange-ments as well as South Carolina themed gifts. Jacksons Kitchen has homemade breads, sal-ads, pies and cheese balls; great for gift giving or for home. Flowers Plus will create beautiful floral arrangements for home and/or gifts.

The gift of time and creating memories is always appreciated. How about going for

a drive to McAddenville to see the lights or to see the lights at the Daniel Stowe Botani-cal Garden? These are just a few ideas for the holidays. Visit the chambers website at www.lakewyliesc.com and look at the online direc-tory as you complete your holiday list.

Lake Wylie businesses have everything you need to make your holiday events and shop-ping a success, even locations to entertain.

Support our local businesses. Our busi-nesses support the community and its charity activities throughout the year. LW


Development Update

Lake Wylie continues to explode with growth. Residential neighborhoods have been approved by the county that will have over 2,000 residences in the Lake Wylie area in the next couple of years.

More neighborhoods with more rooftops equal more customers for businesses. The surge of residential growth is spurring com-mercial investment in the Lake Wylie area.

Businesses are thriving and new ones are opening.

Publix opened its new store at Lake Wylie in November. Publix shopping center, located at Highways 40 and 274 has gotten an archi-tectural update with rockwork accents and a modern look.

At Lake Wylie Plaza, a new Allstate Insur-ance the Lipscomb Agency has opened next to Q2U BBQ and Catering. Agency owner, Bobby Lipscomb, lives locally and is happy to be in this fast-growing area.

Charlotte Vapes opened a few months ago next to Freds. Sweet Repeat has expanded their hours to include Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Proceeds from this store are donat-ed to many charitable causes.

The Sportscenter has recently done some updates and added new fitness equipment and expanded fitness classes. Crossfit of Lake Wy-lie moved from Shops at the Landing to Lake Wylie Plaza in the rear building.

In front of Lake Wylie Plaza by Hunt, Fish, Paddle, the Market on Wylie opened and of-fers a variety of wines and wine tastings along with a selection of gourmet and unique foods to take home to prepare. Lakeside Barber opened recently and offers haircuts, hot shaves and mens grooming services.

At the Wilkerson Building, located on Highway 49 next to Lake Wylie Plaza, TLC Your Way owned by Natalia Feely opened a second business called Lake Wylie caregiver Academy. This new business offers classes, and training for certification for caregivers.

Paul Notine became the general manag-er of River Hills Country Club. River Hills Country Club has added a new golf academy designed to teach golf skills and techniques to youth and adults. This school is available to members and non- members of the club.

The River Hills Marina Club renovated its office complex to feature more amenities and updates for its members. A new board room, billiards room and social spaces have been added to the office complex. This lakeside fa-cility is also available to rent for companies for meetings, retreats, and for weddings and re-ceptions on the lake or other social gatherings. For detailed information call 803-831-1802.

The Carefree Boat Club, located at River Hills Marina offers use of boats without the expense to own, maintain and pay for a boat

slip. Members can pay a monthly fee and have use of a boat when they choose without the additional costs of purchasing and maintain-ing a boat.

Waterline Marine Consultants opened its offices at River Hills Marina. Owner Mark Cloer offers services including diving under marine construction to inspect docks, mari-nas and structures to determine needed re-pairs and then to do the repairs if needed.

Pure Bliss Yoga studio opened in Planta-tion Square, located above Gentlemens Cut. Pure Bliss Yoga features individual and small group lessons and classes for people of all ages. This new Yoga Studio compliments the vari-ous fitness centers and physical therapy busi-nesses at Lake Wylie.

CVS located on Highway 49 by the back entrance of River Hills added a Minute Clin-ic. This service enables people to access med-ical attention from professionals immediately when illnesses occur.

Lake Wylie Family Dentistry recently cele-brated its 25th anniversary of dental service to the Lake Wylie Community.

Anytime Fitness expanded and moved to a new and larger location within the same plaza. More equipment and classes have been added for its members.

Dollar Daze opened this summer in the former location of Anytime Fitness on Ev-

By Susan Bromfield, President, Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

Lake Wylie Continues to Explode with Growth

The new Publix in Lake Wylie opened

in mid-November. It is located at Landing Station at 158 High-

way 274. Photo by Kimberly Reynolds


ergreen Road and Highway 49. Dollar Daze features a variety of merchandise from house-hold items, cleaning supplies, personal items, gift wrapping supplies, school supplies and seasonal items.

Mahalo Salon located by Dollar Daze ex-panded services and features hair styling, cus-tom coloring and services for women.

New River Church located at Carroll Cove Road and Highway 49 has been the largest gathering spot of its kind in Lake Wylie. The 39,000 square foot new facility is nearly three times larger than the current church and will seat about 900 people on the main floor. A second phase will be added later that will add an additional 400 seats. The current New Riv-er Church building will remain in use. The new building has widely expanded space for children and students ministries.

By Shoppes at the Landing, in the new-ly updated Publix shopping complex, Publix grocers opened its new Lake Wylie store in November 2015. The store is a full service grocer with deli, bakery, coffee shop and eat in dining area. Many new features were added to this store.

Also by Shoppes at the Landing and next to Lake Wylie Professional Center on Nautical Lane, a new pediatric dentist is slated to build a new building and open later this year.

The Lake Wylie Mortgage Man, Andrew Miller, opened a Lake Wylie office at the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Business Cen-ter.

The new River Rat has added a locals art gallery featuring art work from area artists displayed on the walls throughout the restau-rant.

The new aquatic center located next to Crowders Creek Elementary School broke ground in June. This first class natatorium will feature a waterpark and competition size swimming pool. It is expected to open in summer 2016.

The Bethel Fire Department moved to its new building located on Oakridge Road. The building offers more space, more bays and replaces the original building that was built many decades ago.

A new elementary school is being built next to the Bethel Fire Department on Oakridge Road across from Oakridge Middle School. This new school is scheduled to open by sum-mer in 2016.

The recent explosion of growth seen in the Lake Wylie area is evidence of prosperity and a vibrant community. Lake Wylie is an excellent area to invest in real estate and commerce. LW


SpotlightNews of the Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce Winter 2015

Boats will meet at T-Bones Dock, SC Hwy. 49 by Buster Boyd Bridge, by 6 p.m. for line up. A meeting of the boat captains will be held at the same time. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. and the parade route spans both sides of the Buster Boyd Bridge. Best viewing is from the deck at T-Bones and the Buster Boyd Public Boating Landing and access area. See the full article on page 18 .

Chasity Watson, AKA Mrs. Claus gave out stuffed animals to children at the event.

On Saturday, Dec 12, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Christmas by the Lake will be held on the grassy lawn beside T-Bones on the Lake boat docks. It is a chance to gather together here in Lake Wylie and celebrate the season with our families, friends and neighbors in a festive, fun and relaxing atmosphere. See the full story on page 18.

Christmas by the Lake in its second year!

27th Annual Lights on the Lake Holiday Boat ParadeDecember 12th


Spotlight

Spotlight Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce27th Annual Lights on the LakeHoliday Boat Parade

presented byT-Bones on the Lake, Creative Solutions,

McSpadden Custom Homes, and Lake Wylie Pilot

When: Parade begins Saturday, Dec.12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.Where: Buster Boyd Bridge at T-Bones Lake Wylie

Captains meeting will be held at 6 p.m.

This form and a check for $20 should be sent to:Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 5233Lake Wylie, SC 29710

by Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (Late and same-day registration is $25)Name: ___________________________________________________________________Addrss: __________________________________________________________________Cell Phone:_________________________ Email: ________________________________Type of Boat: ______________________________________________________________Describe your holiday decorating theme: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Questions: Call 803-831-2827 or email [email protected]

REGISTRATION ENTRY FORMLake Wylie Chamber of Commerce

2015-16 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles Wood - ChairmanKODIAK MINI STORAGE

Ed Stewart Past ChairmanM.L. FORD & SONS

Paige McCarter - 2016 Chairwoman ElectCLOVER COMMUNITY BANK

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

Jane DuBoisLAKE WYLIE TODAY /LAKE WYLIE MARKETING

Allan GregoryK. A. WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Don Long

Doug McSpaddenMCSPADDEN CUSTOM HOMES

Jill MooreYMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD

Haven Presley T-BONES ON THE LAKE

Brian RichQ2U BBQ and CATERING

Michaelyn Sherrill HOME COMPANIONS

Marc SosneCLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

P.O. Box 5233264 Latitude Lane, Suite 101Lake Wylie, SC 29710803.831.2827 Fax: [email protected]

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerces marketing and promotional efforts are supported by York Countys Hospitality Tax.

The Lake Wylie Chambers annual meeting is held as a holiday gala celebration where the annual Business and Citizen of the Year are recog-nized. This year event will be on Dec. 3 at River Hills Country Club. Reservations can be made by calling the chamber at 803-831-2827. Sponsorships are also available.

Holiday Gala kicks off the season

Matt Roden and the Carolinas Healthcare System Team, gold sponsors of the event.


Spotlight

Business After HoursSeptember 10, 2015

Sponsored by Long Cove MarinaPhotos by Lake Wylie Marketing

Patti Hyre and Linda Eggers of Wilkerson ERA Realtors at Long Cove Marina.

Christine Robinson, strolling violinist with Melanie McClure At Long Cove Marina Business After Hours.

Tina and Robert Rosenberger, Mary Sieck and Jay Dover at Long Cove Marina BAH.

Greg and Zachary of Cabelas enjoy time at Long Cove Marina.


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Sponsored by Fred Caldwell ChevroletPhotos by Clover Chamber of Commerce

Sc Rep. Ralph Norman won a hat as door prize.

Kate Meeks and Michelle Hatfield of BB&T at the September Business After Hours.

Ann and Bud Rother with Jane MacIndoe greet members.

Laura Brewer of Magnolia House and Gardens.

Steve Sannella of Clover Community Bank and Darryl Minges of Vis-iting Angels.

Andrew Miller, The Lake Wylie Mortgage Man and Jane DuBois of Lake Wylie Today.

Ray and Cheryl Petty with Charles Wood at Fred Cald-well Chevrolet Business After Hours.


Spotlight

2015


Sponsored by Lake Wylie Retirement and Assisted LivingPhotos by Lake Wylie Marketing

Deb and Tom Dagilus enjoyng the gathering.

Fred Farkas and Ed Lukowski.

Linda Eggers, Norma Wood and Linda Eiler welcome members.

Janet and Whitney of Lake Wylie Assisted Living welcome the chamber to the masquerade themed Business After Hours.

Ernest and Susan Flanagan at the Business After Hours at Lake Wylie Assisted Living.

Paul and Dolly Scheasley of Comp Pro Business Services at the BAH.

Joe Versen and Jay Dover chat at the Busi-ness After Hours.

Jay Dover and Marc Sosne.


Spotlight

2015Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce had another very active and productive year. Here is a recap of the variety of activities and accomplishments and Lake Wylie high-lights during the past year:

Positively promoted Lake Wylie and Eco-nomic Development all year long.

Operated a Lake Wylie Visitor Center in one of the busiest corridors in the state.

Held more than 12 Business After Hours networking events with the support of 25 sponsors.

Held ribbon cuttings and grand openings with area new and expanding businesses.

Staffed a beautiful Lake Wylie Visitor Cen-ter and developed a team of volunteers.

Operated a Small Business Center in Lake Wy-lie with six beautifully furnished rental offices with conference room and hospitality area, which has been perfect for small businesses to launch or downsize and remain in Lake Wylie.

Hosted Spring Appreciation Luncheon and Fashion Show.

Presented Annual Splash Dash- showcas-ing Lake Wylie with a premiere 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 YMCA Camp Thunderbird pro-mote and raise money to facilitate the Lake Wylie Fourth of July Community Fire-works Display.

Hosted an outstanding Golf Tournament and after golf event at River Hills Country Club involving more than 75 members, in-cluding sponsors, golfers, volunteers and participants.

Added more than 25 new members.

Continued partnership with SCBIZ News to publish Lake Wylie Today, a premiere, quarterly magazine to promote the Lake Wylie lifestyle, business and events. Lake Wylie Today features the chambers Spot-light newsletter and helps to promote and market the area and our members.

Published 12 full color page quarterly newsletters in Lake Wylie Today.

Presented the 26th annual Lights on the Lake Holiday Boat Parade, an event that uniquely promotes Lake Wylie during the winter.

E-communication capability by utilizing chamber e-communications and new and modern methods of communicating to the members and public.

Collaborated with Lake Wylie Pilot to have chamber news and chamber activities and events in the newspaper .

Hosted many business seminars, meetings and informational opportunities for mem-bers at the chamber facility.

Actively supported the many local service organizations like Lake Wylie Rotary Club, River Hills Lions Club and more.

Supported a coat collection drive, toy drive for holidays and canned good drive.

Celebrated the chambers accomplish-ments at annual holiday gala and recog-nized leaders for their accomplishments during the year.

Worked with neighboring chambers of commerce to Sponsor York County Day in Columbia.

Maintained Lake Wylie website and social media 24/7.

Successfully implemented business plan goals and objectives.

Continued collaborations with educational programs.

Successfully served as a legislative liaison.

Worked with other chambers of com-merce on issues and areas of common in-terest and concern.

Actively supported economic development efforts and issues.

Supported the efforts to get a county park plan for the area.

Developed and collaborated to publish Lake Wylie materials to support members and tourism.

Supported the use of green standards for chamber offices.

Supported Going Green efforts at Lake Wylie to include Adopt-A-Stream and coves and storm drain marking program at Lake Wylie.

Worked with a variety of economic develop-ment prospects that have now selected Lake Wylie to launch or locate their businesses.

Worked to support a variety of community projects and charitable efforts and groups.

Supported members and their efforts to promote economic development and growth and prosperity for the community.

Promoted and marketed Lake Wylie throughout the year via materials, maga-zines, the visitor center, speaking engage-ments and promotional events.

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to and planning another active and productive year for 2016.

2015 Year in ReviewAnnual Report

By Susan Bromfield, President and Charles Wood, Chairman

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce


Spotlight

Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce17th Annual Golf Classic

October 8, 2015

Photos by Jan Todd

Team Auto Money Title Loan offered hospitality, corn hole and prizes and a chance to win $5000 on hole #5.

Corn Hole anyone Auto Mon-ey Title Loan team welcomed golfers at the 5th hole.

Charles Wood golfs at the Chamber event.

Jane DuBois and Linda Eiler at the 18th hole.

Tommy of Tommy Ds hotdog cart offered gourmet hotdogs on the course.

The Lake Wylie Realty Team sponsored a hole with fun and hospitality.

Team The Lake Wylie Man team spon-sored hole #9 and had prizes and more fun for golfers.

Golfers at the Hula Hole sponsored by Clover Community Bank.

The Village at Lake Wylie team had hospitality and giveways for golfers at Hole # 15.

Pam Lydon and Lisa McCarthy.

Myra Munn and Melanie Wilson enjoyed the chamber golf event in October.

Team T-Bones on the Lake served Margaritas to golfers and volun-teers on hole #10.


Spotlight

Business After GolfOctober 8, 2015

Sponsored by Haselden, Owen and Boloyan, Lake Wylie Pilot, Q2U BBQ and Catering, River Hills Country Club, Watson Insurance and Wells Fargo

Photos by Lake Wylie Marketing

Chamber volunteers Ann and Bud Rother welcome members to Busi-ness After Golf.

Mark Wright of SC Biz News and Lake Wylie Today with Charles Wood, chamber chairman at the annual golf event.

Bo Redmond, Larry Marraccini, Bobbie Otto and Carol Chase enjoy Q2U BBQ at th

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