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Features15 RBHS Dancing with the Teachers20 Where Healing Begins Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center24 Vacation Bible School28 A CASE to Consider 33 Earth Day Worldwide

Columns8 Faith Matters Ken Jumper13 Kids’ View Lake Murray Baptist 37 David Clark What Would You Do

Departments5 From the Publisher7 Events11 Faith in Action Lexington UMC17 Lexington Leaders Betsy Loonham38 Spice of Life Flavors of Spring33

Have you ever been in a bad mood? That’s a loaded ques-tion, of course — we all have. The beauty of a bad mood is that it eventually chang-es for the better. The latest ad campaign for Snickers® candy bars positions itself on the fact that we all get grumpy at times, and don’t neces-sarily act like ourselves. Lately I’ve been taking mental notes of things that cause my mood to improve, almost instantly.

Freddie the Frog has been greeting me in

the office parking lot for close to six months now. Usually I whip into my parking spot, mind awash with things I have to do and the pressure of limited time and resources. And then I see Freddie.

Freddie lives in the PVC drainage pipe that empties into my parking spot. He sits about two inches inside of the pipe and just chills. His body appears to fill up a significant percentage of the tube, and at first I thought he might be stuck. Nope. Freddie has obviously found the perfect balance of safety, moisture, and shade that any frog would envy.

Last month I didn’t see Freddie at all. Usual-ly I would see him once or twice a week. I won-dered what happened to him, and it made me sad to think he was gone for good. Two days ago he was back again, chilling in his usual spot. I was so excited to see him. When I told Donna the good news, she just rolled her eyes and told

me that I needed help. Obviously, I cannot depend

on random frog sightings as a signal that I may need a reflec-

tive pause or mental timeout. In Freddie’s absence, I started build-

ing brief moments of silence into my day. I take a deep breath, offer

God thanks for the blessings I’ve re-ceived, and just listen for any words

He decides to impart into my heart. It’s been amazing the positive impact

this simple exercise has had in my life.

Thanks, Freddie!

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Friday-Sunday, April 1-17Chitty Chitty Bang BangVillage Square Theater; Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3:00 p.m.The Lexington County Arts Association and Lexington Women’s Care proudly presents “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” directed by Debra Leopard. Tickets $19/adults; $17/senior and military; $15/students. Tickets can be pur-chased online at villagesquaretheatre.com or by calling 803-359-1436.

Saturday, April 9Newcomer’s WorkshopWingard’s Nursery, 2:00 p.m.If you’re new to gardening, you’ll enjoy this well-attended workshop. Wingard’s will take you from soils to plants, watering and every-thing in between. You’ll learn about planting in the sun or shade, fertilizing, and much more. Register at WingardsMarket.com.

Thursday, April 14Adventures in Learning SeriesShepherd’s Center, Lexington UMC, 309 E Main St. The “Adventures in Learning” is a six week series, offered each Thursday morning be-ginning on April 14. There will be a variety of fun and educational classes geared towards adult caretakers. Classes will fill up quickly. 803-359-6838 ext. 110.

Friday-Saturday, April 15-16LMPC Spring/Summer Consignment SaleFriday 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lake Murray Presbyterian Church (2721 Dutch Fork Road in Chapin) will hold its Spring/Summer Consignment Sale, with 50 percent off selected items on Saturday. Find gently used spring and summer children’s

clothing, shoes, nursery furniture, toys, books, electronics, and much more! Want to consign, or just want more information? Email [email protected].

Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17Columbia International FestivalSC State Fairgrounds; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00-6:00 p.m. The Columbia International Festival is an alcohol-free, family-friendly event featuring international cuisine, exhibits, music and performing arts of the various cultures, na-tionalities, races and language groups rep-resented in South Carolina. There’s also an international bazaar with items from around the world. $7 per person; free for children 12 and under.

Saturday, April 23Heart & Sole Women’s Five MilerFinlay Park (Laurel Street Side), 8:00 a.m.Presented by Lexington Medical Center, this ladies-only race celebrates women and the power of a healthy lifestyle. Registration is $35 through April 22, $45 on race day. Ad-vance registration available exclusively at HeartandSoleRun.org.

Thursday, April 28Pinot & Paintings: The Chicken Man Trunk ShowInspire Interiors, 4:00-8:00 p.m.Enjoy a wine and cheese party while perus-ing a trunk show by famous local artist Ernest Lee, The Chicken Man. Free admission. On 378 next to Travinia. 399-8269.

Saturday, April 30

Ultimate Challenge Mud RunCuller Farms, Gaston Not your average 5K! This is an obstacle race with 36 military-style obstacles spread over 6.2 miles. There’s also a Devil Pup Challenge for children, ages 5-13. Sign up to participate or volunteer at UltimateChallengeMudRun.org.


I was enjoying a nice drive in Charleston the other day when all of a sudden, I noticed the lady in the left lane grabbing her steering wheel and gasping for breath. I had just pulled over into her lane. Oops . . . blind spot! I absolutely did not see her. Yes, I glanced in my mirrors, didn’t see anyone, and began to move into her lane. My bad . . . almost real bad!

What do we do with blind spots? We all have them, you know. They can be dangerous to our personal health and well-being, particularly when it comes to driving. But blind spots can also create a huge and often detrimental impact on our personal life and goals. Here are a few suggestions based on what I’ve learned in trying to be careful with my life, family and future.

First of all, I have found my Bible to be a cherished friend. When read with an open heart and mind, it is amazing what you can learn about life, love and leaving a positive legacy with those whom you travel, avoiding taking a path of destruction. With blind spots (emphasis on the word blind), you don’t see your negative impact and become oblivious as to why relationships don’t work so well. “I seem to always mess up a good deal,” and “Why can’t I keep a good job?” Well . . . blind spots.

When picking up your Bible, you can’t just take an occasional quick glance into the Book that mirrors all that is good and helpful, and then toss it aside for another week or so. We must gaze intently into its words, phrases, instruction and correction, and allow the message to speak. The Word of God will truly help us see our blind spots, make better deci-sions, and put us on the pathway of an increasing awareness of others.

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Lexington United Methodist Church is a church that is mission minded. Situated on a busy and much travelled thoroughfare, its appearance is representative of its member-ship: solid, committed to serving others and to opening its doors to people.

When asked about the church and what he considers real-life Faith in Action to en-tail, Associate Pastor Weston Pendergrass re-sponded by saying, “It’s difficult to point to just one thing. Often a member will approach me and share a need they heard about. This is how we ended up helping establish a fish farm in Africa. Someone had an idea, we vet-ted it, the member took the initiative, and we helped support a fish farm overseas. It hap-pened because of an openness to serve and to respond.

Our desire is to show love, and our mem-bers are connected to our community as rep-resentatives of faith in action every day of the week. They are interspersed throughout the community.” There are currently 14 opportu-nities to serve listed on the church’s website under Outreach. One of the largest teams par-ticipating in Lexington’s Race against Hunger on February 27 was made up of members of Lexington UMC.

Pendergrass believes connectedness with the community and non-church members is important. He feels it is essential to impacting people who are “on the fringes” — people you might not interact with regularly. Lexington UMC recently opened its doors to the com-munity by hosting a job fair in partnership with Lexington County DSS. Pendergrass be-lieves there is great value and opportunity in simply opening the church in response to a need. The church also has an established re-lationship as a resource with Lexington Inter-faith Community Services, offering assistance to individuals through referrals.

When asked about the challenges and blessings in serving others, Rev. Pendergrass replied, “The greatest challenge is to look at the world differently, to be able to connect with people and meet their needs without further disenfranchising them. The greatest blessing would be to have more opportunity to interact.”

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What is a sign that spring has sprung?Sauyer Bay: When the groundhog

doesn’t see his shadow.Britton: ‘Cause it’s gonna be hot.McElson: Because the flowers begin to

bloom.Alexander: Because you go to the beach.

What happens on April Fool’s Day?Sauyer Bay: You fool people.Madelyn: Give people flowers.Trebor: I watch SpongeBob SquarePants

on April Fool’s Day.Britton: You say, “April fools!”

What happens on Earth Day?Madelyn: Is there rain falling on people?Sauyer Bay: You clean up the earth.Alexander: You talk about all the other

planets and all the moons.Noah: You talk about the earth.

How would the world be different if animals could talk?Sauyer Bay: Weird.Madelyn: What’s weird about talking

animals? The animals would tell us something about God.

Trebor: Then we could understand them.

Alexander: Because they would have food that would make them talk.

What’s the funniest thing that ever happened to you?Sauyer Bay: With my cousin when her

legs turned green and my legs turned purple. We had a spell on us.

McElson: A pig on my head.Noah: When I did a back flip in the air

and landed on my feet like a cat.Alexander: A chicken driving in a car.

What’s your favorite thing to do in the spring?Sauyer Bay: Collecting Easter eggs with

my family.Trebor: To paint eggs. I wish it would be

forever.Memphis: Picking flowers for my mom-

my.Alexander: Having ice cream in a cone,

and break the bottom so I can drink it.

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During far-flung careers, the U.S. Army officer and the Delta flight atten-dant pretty much saw the world: many continents, cities and landscapes. When it was time to settle down to a permanent location, they chose Lex-ington — and have been thankful for it every day since.

Dr. Tim Loonam and his wife Betsy surveyed many possibilities for build-ing a premier veterinary service before deciding to come here. They sought a place where their skills could be developed, and where their family could thrive.

“Lexington turned out to be exactly the right spot for us,” says Betsy Loonam. “We established Grace Animal Hospital just 10 years ago, see-ing the steady growth of this area, including farming and the wonderful schools. It has fulfilled our expectations completely.”

As practice manager at Grace Animal Hospital, Betsy’s role encompass-es human resources, financial records and payroll, advertising and public relations, customer service, and, above all, vision for the future. Grace was started in 2006 with one veterinarian and 10 employees. Ten years later, the staff numbers three veterinarians and 24 employees. A recent celebration rec-ognized the ten thousandth client.

Betsy grew up in Marietta, Georgia, and graduated from Western Carolina University in North Carolina. She met her future husband in Hawaii, while she was a flight attendant with Delta and he was in the Army. After 20 years with Delta, she left to join him in the veterinary practice.

“We are very thankful for our wonderful clients and patients, who have made it possible for us to attain this growth,” she says. “We are very proud of our accreditation through the American Animal Hospital Association. Only the top 15 percent of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada earns this certifica-tion. We were evaluated on more than 900 categories, and are re-evaluated every

three years. We also strive to keep up to date with the latest technology and education.

“Our pet lodge is one of the premier kennels in the Columbia area. We are very thankful for being selected Best of Lexington several years in a row, in categories of Best Veterinarian, Best Animal Hospi-

tal, and Best Pet Lodge. We have also adopted out more than 200 pets using our special adoption room in the lobby.”

One distinctive feature of Grace Animal Hospital is its capacity to accommodate large animals as well as small

ones. “Horses, goats and llamas can be cared for on the premises, and Dr. Tim also travels to farms when need-

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There is a wide range of situations that qualify as abuse, from mild (verbal, emo-tional, limited physical contact, bullying) to severe (physical, sexual, endangerment or neglect). Some people may not even real-ize they are an abuser or a victim; they may become familiar with the negative behavior and accept it as normal.

Warning signs are not always obvious. They may be displayed in the form of fear,

by Kristi Antley

Where Healing BeginsChild abuse is a topic that many people would rather avoid. No one

wants to admit that it exists. But statistics have proven that children of this

century are more at risk than ever before, and the perpetrators are more

likely to be family members than strangers. Contrary to popular belief, this

type of abuse is not limited to poor families, dangerous neighborhoods or

broken homes. Appearing to be happy and healthy on the outside, siblings

and parents often mask the pain that can continue for years, unconsciously

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by Kristi Antley

Where Healing Begins

problem or a habitual pattern. Concerned teachers or family friends who notice warn-ing signs and care enough to take action res-cue the majority of victims.

The shame of abuse, guilt and fear of consequences at home makes it tough for children to come forward. Where does a child who has been abused receive the sup-port and therapy they need in an unbiased, protected environment? One excellent op-tion is the Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center, which has just moved from West Columbia to Gibson Road in Lexington. The nonprofit center serves the Midlands of South Carolina by providing comprehen-sive assessment and treatment services to abused children ages 0-18 years.

Executive Director Carol Yarborough is delighted to be in more of a central position to serve the people of the 11th Circuit, specifical-ly Lexington County.

“It’s exciting to have such a strategic location near local law enforce-ment agencies, a larger space, and the capacity to grow as we develop future programs.” The agency had been on Augusta Road in West Columbia for close to 20 years in a histor-ic 4,000 square foot house. The new facil-ity has approximately 7,000 square feet of space.

The majority of cas-es involve exposure to drugs, violence, neglect and endanger-ment — things that affect a child’s behav-ior and the ability to function socially and academically. Cases of abuse are referred to the center by law enforcement, child protection services, or school DSS members. Employees at the Dickerson Center are compassionate, and invite children to open up and feel com-fortable sharing their experiences in a non-threatening environment.

“Children are not able to process abuse or violence like adults. They are not equipped to cope with these situations. We want them to know that they did not do anything wrong, they don’t deserve to be abused, and that it’s not their fault,” Yarborough explains.

Licensed therapists specifically trained in dealing with the elements of each type of abuse are assigned, and care is taken not to lead the child to fabricate ideas or offer sug-gestions. Forensic interviews to determine the likelihood of abuse, medical evalua-tions and counseling sessions are conducted

separately by different staff members to avoid personal attachment. Eventually the truth is revealed, and critical decisions must not be influenced by emotion.

It takes a great com-mitment of time and patience to gain a child’s trust and decipher their behavior. Different tools reach different children. Nona the therapy dog can be found at the of-fice most days, enter-taining both adults and children.

“It’s amazing the un-canny ability Nona has to comfort and put ev-eryone’s mind at ease. She can sometimes break walls that lead to deeper conversations with the affected per-son regardless of their age.” Depending on the severity and dura-tion of the abuse, most children attend therapy twice each week for a total of 16-20 sessions or longer. Periodic check-ins ensure the child is progressing. Court preparation and counseling are available

for cases that result in court trials. Research shows that the best combina-

tion for healing is both individual and group therapy. In a group setting the victim realiz-es that they are not alone, can identify with others in similar situations, and discover that life will go on after their trauma. Ther-apy and support groups include sessions in

anxiety, aggressiveness, withdrawal, depres-sion or physical pain and bruising. Other signs might include a lack of weather-ap-propriate or clean clothing, hunger, neglect-ed illness or personal hygiene. Just because one or more of these factors are present does not necessarily mean the child is be-ing abused, of course, but it’s a good idea to ask questions and spend time researching to determine if the situation is a temporary

“Children

are not able to

process abuse or violence

like adults. They are not

equipped to cope with

these situations.

We want them to know

that they did not

do anything wrong,

they don’t deserve

to be abused, and that

it’s not their fault.”

Nona the therapy dog


abuse prevention, preteen and mother-daughter counseling, me-dia influences and strengthening family communications. Services are also available to empower vulnerable adults over 18 affect-ed by autism, developmental de-lays and mental disabilities.

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are always welcome, or you can browse the online wish list of personal care, educational and entertainment items needed, as well as household and office supplies. Want to get involved? The center is always in need of volunteers and has ongoing internship posi-tions available. n

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Children and parents alike look forward to Vacation Bible School (VBS) each summer. Many fond memories are creat-ed through these local programs, along with those precious, handmade crafts that are so often gifted to mom. VBS pro-grams are traditionally held for about one week in the sum-mer; parents drop their kids off for a few hours per day at a participating church. While traditional programming is still very popular in Lexington, some local churches are beginning to explore different approaches to VBS in order to provide options to meet the varied needs of modern families. Let’s take a look at some of the different programs being offered around Lexington this summer.

Cave Quest at Mt. Horeb UMCJanice Albergotti is director of both children’s ministry

and mission and outreach at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church, where she has been on staff for about ten years.

Mt. Horeb is home to one of the largest local programs. “We now hold three VBS sessions,” Albergotti says. “We

outgrew our facility, so in order to keep from turning children away we’ve added new sessions. We are now offering morning, afternoon and evening sessions.” Part of the program’s growth can be attributed to the participation of local daycares, as well as Mt. Horeb’s special needs VBS program.

“The special needs program is one of the sweetest parts of our program. It’s in our evening session, and we kind of gear that session around those special needs children and adults.” In 2015, there were about 40 special needs participants, ranging in age from 4 to 30.

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Mt. Horeb’s VBS mission is to reach out to the community and introduce children to the love of Je-sus Christ. “What I know is that if we impact the life of a child, we are impacting the future of our com-munity,” Albergotti says. The 2016 summer theme will be Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World.

Submerged at Saxe Gotha PresbyterianSaxe Gotha Presbyterian Church offers the tra-

ditional VBS experience, but mixed it up in 2015 by offering an evening session. Leeann Alexander is the Director of Children’s Ministry.

“The night sessions were introduced so that families could come as a unit and learn togeth-er,” she says. “Considering that was our first year holding evening sessions, we had a good show-ing. I was happy to see families in attendance that I’d never seen at our church before.”

For 2016, they’ve chosen the theme Submerged: Finding Truth Below the Surface, based on Psalm 139:23-24. The pro-gram is geared towards teaching kids “to see themselves and others as Jesus sees them. They can realize that everyone needs a Savior — even those who look like they have it all togeth-er.” VBS at Saxe Gotha features a water day when kids have an opportunity to play outside with inflatables and water slides all day. The much anticipated VBS opening and closing ceremonies feature an all-kid band with some pretty impressive special effects: bubbles, a light show, and smoke!

5-Day Club and Kid Kamp at The HarvestFor families that are looking for a less traditional experience, The

Harvest’s VBS program offers a few options that fall outside of the box. Jan Latshaw is the Director of Elementary Ministry.

“VBS is a staple in our culture and there are so many churches that do it, so it’s a challenge to figure out how to be unique and fresh and different,” he says. “I want to figure out where we can best serve and


how we can best connect with families and what they need.”

For one option offered through The Harvest, children can at-tend a program called The 5-Day Club, facilitated by Child Evan-gelism Fellowship (CEF).

“CEF has college students who they’ve trained that come around to teach the Bible lessons. We do all the games, and they teach all the lessons. It’s a really fun, low-key week for everybody,” Latshaw says.

They also partner with Kid Kamp in South Congaree. Several area churches come together to offer Kid Kamp, and attendance can range anywhere from 800 to 1,000 kids a night. In 2015, they also started a Winter VBS. “Lexington One doesn’t go back to school until a Wednesday, so that Monday and Tuesday, parents are back to work and kids have nowhere to go. We did a Winter VBS from 9-2 on that Monday and Tuesday.”

The Harvest will participate in both Kid Kamp and The 5-Day Club again this summer, and is planning an evening VBS session at their 378 campus for sometime in July.

Be sure to take advantage of the many excellent VBS programs around the Lexington area this summer. The benefits to a child’s spiritual foundation can be tremendous, and all while having fun! As Janice Albergotti so eloquently put it, “We know that statisti-cally, the moral character of a child is in place by age 10. So we want to do everything we can to love children and introduce them into a lifesaving relationship with Christ before the culture has a chance to step in and adjust their worldview to something that is not the worldview of God.” n

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CASE provides ex-change students and host families with valuable support and guidance, including an orien-tation session, practical tips and a detailed manual. Local CASE representative Tricia Goss explains that with collaboration, love and encouragement from the host family, the exchange student becomes more com-fortable in a new environment, flourishes academically and becomes an integral part of the family. Students are required to vol-unteer in some capacity, becoming a pro-ductive party of the community. Regular

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During this week after Easter, I’ve thought about this old story all over again. Any good story con-tinues to deepen in meaning. The focus of this well-known

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Artificial disc options can getyou back on course this year.

as back or neck pain prevented you from doing your favorite ac-tivities? It doesn’t have to be that way.

The artificial disc, for example, pre-serves the natural motion of the healthy disc in the neck. Under traditional spine surgery, the herniated disc is removed. To retain the space between the ver-tebrae, a small piece of bone is then inserted to retain the disc space. This bone fuses the two vertebral segments together.

“The advantages of artificial disc over traditional spine fusion surgery is that we can preserve the normal motion of the spine and reduce the

stress placed on the other discs above and below,” explains Michael Kilburn, MD, spine surgeon at South Carolina Spine Center. “For the person with a herni-ated disc in the neck, this is a great option.”

South Carolina Spine Center has non-surgical spine MDs and fellowship-

trained neurospine surgeons. For those needing spine surgery, many can be home the same day

— thanks to minimally invasive techniques that shorten the incision, lessen time in the hospital and provide a faster

and less painful recovery.

Learn more facts about spine care at SCSpineCenter.org. You can also request our free 36-page Home Remedy Book that can help relieve simple cas-es of back pain. South Carolina

Spine Center is the only spine center in the State to be included in an exclusive national listing of credentialed spine centers by SpineCenterNetwork.com, and is recognized as a Blue Distinction Center by BlueCross BlueShield. By having everything under one roof, you don’t have to drive around town anymore. Isn’t that a relief?

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NON-SURGICAL SPINE CARE:Mathew Gowans, MD • Karl Boellert, MD**Board certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

SPINE NEUROSURGEONS:Sumeer Lal, MD • Milchael Kilburn, MD • Greg McLoughlin, MDBoard certified Neurological Surgery

115 Academy Avenue, Unit A • Greenwood, SC 29646Referrals & Appointments: 888-526-8806Educational Internet site at: SCSpineCenter.org

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