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Spartanburg’s Home TeamNFL's Carolina Panthers

Seeing Pink in OctoberSpartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Miss Spartanburg 1998Jennifer Mabry Eleazer

Spartanburg’s Home TeamNFL's Carolina Panthers

Seeing Pink in OctoberSpartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Miss Spartanburg 1998Jennifer Mabry Eleazer

FREESpartanburg’s Hidden Gem

Cover Photography by Erica Turner

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10The Carolina Panthers have been coming to Spartanburg

for 17 years. Learn about the impact they have on our city and what they have done to bring in more fans than ever. Then read on to find out what Team Spartanburg Sports Council has to do with the Panthers and how to volunteer for this organization.

08 An interview with Jennifer Mabry Eleazer, Miss

Spartanburg 1998. Jennifer shares with us what she learned from the experience of competing for the title of Miss South Carolina, as well as, what she is up to today. We also learn about her mentor and how she influenced Jennifer’s life.

Then and Now Spotlight

Panthers Training Camp

I was absolutely amazed the first time I visited this very special place

and you will be too. Walking trails, ponds, and a waterfall, as well as, beautiful plants, flowers and trees are there for the public to enjoy. Read about this hidden gem, then go see it for yourself.

As we all know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We

are all seeing a lot of pink and we are participating in special events to raise awareness and to honor survivors. All this means that October is a busy month, but be sure you take the time to read Dr. Daly’s article about breast health.

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Editors:Joy MabryWanda Mabry

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Contributing Photographers:Erica Turner, Erica Turner PhotographyDarrel Thomas, SRHSEmily HinkleDavid Bartley

Contributing Writers:Tim Atkins Laura H. CorbinDr. Carline Daly, MD Dr. Cindy Gibbon, DCBeverly Knight Dr. Jennifer Wren Lever, DMDAllen Mabry Joy MabryWanda Mabry Reid PriceDr. Beth Roraback, DC Noah Williams

Sales Staff:Crystal BarrRobert ChildersEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. However, the publisher cannot assume responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission.Copyright 2011.

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Welcome to the FIRST EDITION of Spartanburg Everyday.

We are so excited to be working in the community we call ‘home’. As career women who have lived and worked in too many places,

we can certainly say with confidence “home is where the heart is.” We want to thank the community for such a warm welcome, and we would especially like to thank a few “grand” ladies: Beverly Knight, Laura Corbin, Robin Vollmer, and Sha-ron Jackson for opening their hearts and resources to help us with this first edition.

We would also like to thank and introduce our creative staff, Noah Williams and Reid Price of Future Graphics LLC and Erica Turner of Erica Turner Photog-raphy LLC. Noah and Reid (Future Graphics) worked very hard with us and our advertisers to bring you superior graphics, build and maintain our informative website, and set-up an interactive social media network for Spartanburg Everyday. Thank you, Erica Turner (Erica Turner Photography) for capturing the beauty of the Hatcher Garden on our cover, and providing us with exquisite photos of our beautiful community, events, and indi-viduals that make Spartanburg the best place to live and play!

Most of all we would like to thank our advertisers who without their support this free, informative, community-based publication would not be pos-sible. We will continue to partner with businesses, organizations, and health-care providers to bring our readers in-formation, services, and products that benefit your family or business, as well as ‘spotlight’ individuals, organizations, and events that impact our awesome community! You can help us be more informative by keeping us informed. Let us know about individuals, organi-zations, and events that have been a positive impact on our community. You can also help us grow and improve by letting us know your likes, and dislikes; what you want to see in future editions; or any ideas you have to help us grow in quality as well as quantity.

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CONTENTSFeatured Articles ...1Magpie Chatter ...2

3 CalendarsOpera House Calendar... 3October Events Calendar... 4November Events Calendar ...5

6 Our COmmunityHigh School Rivals... 6

8 then & nOwMiss Spartanburg ...8Rhythms Dance Studio... 9

10 spOtlight On spartanburgThe NFL’s Carolina Panthers ...10

13 Family liFeGetting Divorced: There is a Better Way...12Pet Adoption ...13

14 hOme and gardenHatcher Garden ...14AC Landscaping ...16

17 business sOlutiOnsA Change to Marketing... 17Palmetto Drafting ...18Atkins: Data & Telephone Services... 19Carolina Foothills FCU ...20

21 health & wellnessBrainCore ...21Radiant Dentistry... 22Healthy Smiles ...23Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System... 24Magnolia Manor ...28

CONTENTSFeatured Articles ...1Magpie Chatter ...2

3 CalendarsOpera House Calendar... 3October Events Calendar... 4November Events Calendar ...5

6 Our COmmunityHigh School Rivals... 6

8 then & nOwMiss Spartanburg ...8Rhythms Dance Studio... 9

10 spOtlight On spartanburgThe NFL’s Carolina Panthers ...10

13 Family liFeGetting Divorced: There is a Better Way...12Pet Adoption ...13

14 hOme and gardenHatcher Garden ...14AC Landscaping ...16

17 business sOlutiOnsA Change to Marketing... 17Palmetto Drafting ...18Atkins: Data & Telephone Services... 19Carolina Foothills FCU ...20

21 health & wellnessBrainCore ...21Radiant Dentistry... 22Healthy Smiles ...23Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System... 24Magnolia Manor ...28 Box O�ce and Online:

803-276-6264 www.newberryoperahouse.com

2011-2012 Season of Stars

Jim Brickman

John Tesh Robert Earl Keen

Louise Mandrell Loretta Lynn

Travis Tritt

Hotel California

October10/1 Oktoberfest, NOH Guild Beer Garden10/5 Civil War Voices 10/9 Asleep at the Wheel10/11 Art Exhibit Reception Nick Davenport & Thomas Thompson10/13 Pam Tillis10/16 Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians10/17 Lezginka, Russian Dance Co. of Daghestan10/21 Sam Bush10/23 Wizard of Oz, The Musical10/28&29 College Theatre Dept. Doubt, A Parable

November11/4 Robert Earl Keen 11/5 Eddie Miles “Elvis & Country Legends”11/6 Bowen’s Island Oyster Roast 11/11 Chi of Shaolin, Tale of the Dragon11/13 The Grascals11/14 SC Storytelling Network, Tellabration11/15 Chicago Brass w/ Sally Cherrington-Beggs11/17 Jane Pope Cooper, Jewelry & Celena Hudgens Burnett, Potter 11/19 Cowboy Movies with The Saddle Pals

December12/1 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Christmas12/2 Palmetto Mastersingers12/5 An Irish Christmas12/6 Christmas w/ Emile Pandol�12/7 Carolina FreeStyle Holiday Show12/8 B J Thomas12/10 208th Army Reserve Band, Charlotte12/12 An Evening w/ Chad and Jeremy12/13 John Tesh – Big Band Christmas!12/14 A Christmas Carol, The Musical12/18 The Lettermen12/31 New Years Celebration with Dick Goodwin Big Band

January1/19 Travis Tritt1/21 Doc Watson and David Holt

1/22 Glenn Miller Orchestra1/28 Rigoletto, Opera1/29 Jake Shimabukuro

February2/2 Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Musical2/3 Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”2/8 The Temptations 2/11 Abbey Simon, Pianist2/12 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder2/14 Brigadoon, The Musical2/17 Ray Price2/18 The Four Freshmen2/19 Arlo Guthrie2/25 James Gregory “The Funniest Man in America”2/29 Burlesque to Broadway

March3/2 An Acoustic Evening with The Buckinghams3/3 Cowboy Movies with The Saddle Pals3/4 Lee Greenwood & Louise Mandrell 3/15 Vienna Boys Choir3/22 Steep Canyon Rangers3/28 The Highwaymen Musical Tribute, Waylon-Willie-Johnny

April4/12 Je¥erson Starship 4/13 An Evening with Nanci Gri¦th4/14 The Oak Ridge Boys4/18 Stand by Your Man – The Tammy Wynette Story4/19 Canadian Brass4/22 Jim Brickman, “An Evening of Romance”4/23 Newberry College Music Dept., Opera Scenes4/27 Loretta Lynn4/29 Doug and Bunny Williams

May5/5 Artie Shaw Orchestra5/12 Hen Party, Comedy5/19 Rick Alviti

Box O�ce and Online:803-276-6264 www.newberryoperahouse.com

2011-2012 Season of Stars

Jim Brickman

John Tesh Robert Earl Keen

Louise Mandrell Loretta Lynn

Travis Tritt

Hotel California

October10/1 Oktoberfest, NOH Guild Beer Garden10/5 Civil War Voices 10/9 Asleep at the Wheel10/11 Art Exhibit Reception Nick Davenport & Thomas Thompson10/13 Pam Tillis10/16 Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians10/17 Lezginka, Russian Dance Co. of Daghestan10/21 Sam Bush10/23 Wizard of Oz, The Musical10/28&29 College Theatre Dept. Doubt, A Parable

November11/4 Robert Earl Keen 11/5 Eddie Miles “Elvis & Country Legends”11/6 Bowen’s Island Oyster Roast 11/11 Chi of Shaolin, Tale of the Dragon11/13 The Grascals11/14 SC Storytelling Network, Tellabration11/15 Chicago Brass w/ Sally Cherrington-Beggs11/17 Jane Pope Cooper, Jewelry & Celena Hudgens Burnett, Potter 11/19 Cowboy Movies with The Saddle Pals

December12/1 Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Christmas12/2 Palmetto Mastersingers12/5 An Irish Christmas12/6 Christmas w/ Emile Pandol�12/7 Carolina FreeStyle Holiday Show12/8 B J Thomas12/10 208th Army Reserve Band, Charlotte12/12 An Evening w/ Chad and Jeremy12/13 John Tesh – Big Band Christmas!12/14 A Christmas Carol, The Musical12/18 The Lettermen12/31 New Years Celebration with Dick Goodwin Big Band

January1/19 Travis Tritt1/21 Doc Watson and David Holt

1/22 Glenn Miller Orchestra1/28 Rigoletto, Opera1/29 Jake Shimabukuro

February2/2 Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Musical2/3 Hotel California “A Salute to the Eagles”2/8 The Temptations 2/11 Abbey Simon, Pianist2/12 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder2/14 Brigadoon, The Musical2/17 Ray Price2/18 The Four Freshmen2/19 Arlo Guthrie2/25 James Gregory “The Funniest Man in America”2/29 Burlesque to Broadway

March3/2 An Acoustic Evening with The Buckinghams3/3 Cowboy Movies with The Saddle Pals3/4 Lee Greenwood & Louise Mandrell 3/15 Vienna Boys Choir3/22 Steep Canyon Rangers3/28 The Highwaymen Musical Tribute, Waylon-Willie-Johnny

April4/12 Je¥erson Starship 4/13 An Evening with Nanci Gri¦th4/14 The Oak Ridge Boys4/18 Stand by Your Man – The Tammy Wynette Story4/19 Canadian Brass4/22 Jim Brickman, “An Evening of Romance”4/23 Newberry College Music Dept., Opera Scenes4/27 Loretta Lynn4/29 Doug and Bunny Williams

May5/5 Artie Shaw Orchestra5/12 Hen Party, Comedy5/19 Rick Alviti

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October 1-31 - Corn Maze - Strawberry Hill U.S.A. on Highway 11 in Chesnee. Learn American History while navigating a 10 acre Corn Maze with clues at each station. There is a viewing bridge and a rescue team if you lost. They even have a Kiddie Maze. Call (864) 441-7225 for more information.

October 1-31 - Pink Event- Gaffney Premium Outlets®teams up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to support Breast cancer awareness. During the month of October do-nate $10 to support the cause and receive 25% off one item from select stores in the outlet mall.

Thursday, October 06, 2011- Mobile Mam-mography Unit-Spartanburg Regional Health System. Duncan, SC-Call 560-7999 to make an appointment

Friday, October 07, 2011 - Mobile Mammog-raphy Unit-Spartanburg Regional Health System. Spartanburg, SC-Call 560-7999 to make an appointment.

Friday, October 07, 2011 - Fall Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -Hatcher Gardern & Woodland Preserve. Proceeds benefit the daily operations of Hatcher Garden & Wood-land Preserve

Saturday, October 08, 2011 - Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m-Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve. Mrs. Linda Cobb will be our Mistress of Ceremonies for our Fall Plant Sale on Saturday morning and share her plant and planting expertise and recommendations with our customers. Over 200 different spe-cies of perennials, shrubs, trees, grasses and vines for sale and proceeds benefit the daily operations of Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve

October 6-8 2011 - State H.O.G.s Rally- Spartanburg Harley Davidson. Bike games, bike shows, rides, vendors, great food and live entertainment at Barnet Park. Not a H.O.G. yet, call 864.357.1147 for registration informa-tion.

Saturday, October 08, 2011 - 5th Annual Hot Rods & Harleys-Spartanburg Harley Davidson. Trophies will be awarded for Over-all and People’s Choice. Food is available Call 864.583.8840 for details.

Saturday, October 08, 2011 - Astronomy Night-Hollywild in Wellford. Explore the night sky with binoculars and then ‘graduate’ to the large stand alone telescope. Admission is $6 per person which includes the program, free space studies information, and access to the bonfire. Hot chocolate and bags of marsh-mallows available for purchase. Call the office for more details-864.472.2038.

Saturday, October 08, 2011 - Photogra-phy Day -Hollywild in Wellford. Amateur photographers participate in a focused photo-graphic experience from 9 AM – 12 PM. Call the office for more details-864.472.2038.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band at 7 pm. -Spartan-burg Memorial Auditorium. Free Admission

October 13-15 - Indian Summer Festival -Pacolet-call 864.474.9504 for additional information

Saturday, October 15, 2011 - Sunburst Beauty Pageant-Westgate Mall

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - Undressing the Truth- What is Mammography?-Gibbs Cancer Center Auditorium -Dr. Caroline

Daly will ‘undress’ common questions about women’s imaging and breast health in an inter-active setting. Dinner will be provided. To register, call 560-6747.

Thursday, October 20, 2011 - Exceptional Collectibles Show & Sale-Westgate Mall

Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 10th Annual Cleveland Harley Golf Classic-USC Upstate- hosted by the USC Upstate Athlectic Depart-ment at the Country Club of Spartanburg. Participants receive a golf shirt, golf balls, lunch, a cocktail party, live auction and door prizes.Contact Info: Mason Glick at [email protected] or 503-5893

October 22-23 - Komen SC Mountains to Midlands-Premium Outlets in Gaffney.Representatives will be on-site Sat - Sun, Oct 22 - 23 to answer questions regarding breast health and the organization’s efforts. They will be located in the Food Court.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - Be the Dif-ference…Lowering Your Risk for Breast Cancer-Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health Lobby-Dr. Steven Corso will lead this discussion on wellness, prevention and choices you can make to lower your risk for breast cancer. Come enjoy healthy hors d’oeuvres and learn how you can be the difference. To register, call 560-6747.

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - The Pumpkin Path at Hatcher Garden: Children’s Hal-loween Event benefiting The Haven 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Various children’s activities and treat stations along The Pumpkin Path at Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve for children up to 6th grade level and their parents or guardians.

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - Packaged in Pink: Wrapping up Breast Cancer Awareness Month -Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health Lobby-Join us as we celebrate the community members and sponsors who helped make this year’s Breast Cancer Aware-ness Month a success. Event will feature local vendors, live music, dessert and one-of-a-kind artwork painted by breast cancer survivors. Wear pink in support of breast cancer aware-ness.

Friday, October, 28 2011 - Mobile Mammog-raphy Unit-Spartanburg Regional Health System. Spartanburg, SC-Call 560-7999 to make an appointment.

October 28-30 - Exceptional Collectibles Show & Sale-Westgate Mall

Saturday, October 29, 2011 - Wofford foot-ball vs. Elon- Gibbs Stadium-Time: 1:30 PM. For more information log onto woffordterri-ers.com or call (864) 597-4090

Monday, October 31, 2011 - Trick or Treat at Westgate Mall. Participating Merchants will be giving out candy to the kids.

Monday, October 31, 2011 - Trick or Treat in the Streets-Premium Outlets in Gaffney. Merchants will be giving out candy to the kids.

Monday, October 31, 2011 - Merchants Trick or Treat-Downtown Chesnee-Merchants will be giving out candy to Trick or Treaters from 3-5 pm.

All Month - Gospel Music-Pacolet Opry House. Starts at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday nights. Admission is free.

All Month - Mobile Mammography Unit-Spartanburg Regional Health System. Call 560-7999 to make an appointment.


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November Event - Spartanburg Regional Hospice has joined with Wade’s Restaurant to provide a special Thanksgiving dinner for our patients and their families for the past 14 years. For more information on how to support the Thanksgiving meals program, please visit regionalfoundation.com or call the Spartanburg Regional Foundation at 864-560-6727

Friday, November 04, 2011 - Spartanburg High School Football v. Gaffney High School, Gibbs Stadium - 7:30 PM

Saturday, November 05, 2011 - Guided Bird Walk-Cowpens National Battlefield. The walk will leave from the Visitor Center at 8am.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011 - A Taste of Mind-Body Medicine-Spartanburg Regional Health System-USC Upstate Campus Life Center Ballroom. Special appearance by the nation’s foremost expert on mind-body health! This event is sponsored by the Spartanburg Regional Center for Health and Healing.

November 11-13 - Santa's Shoppe sponsered by the Jr. League of Spartanburg-Spartan-burg Memorial Auditorium. 9 am-5pm Friday and Saturday, 12p-5pm Sunday. There will be more than 50 merchants participating in this year's Santa's Shoppe.

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Veterans Day Parade-Chesnee-Starts at 10 am

Saturday, November 12, 2011 - Wofford football vs. Georgia Southern, Gibbs Stadium-1:30 PMFor more information about this event, log onto woffordterriers.com or call (864) 597-4090

Monday, November 14, 2011 - Hunger and Homelessness Week event-Barnet Room, Montgomery Student Center, Converse College- Admission: $5. Get a taste for hunger while sharing a meal at this Hunger and Homelessness Week event. Find out just how much need is in our community. Contact Jason Loscuito. Phone 864.596.9021

November 18-20 - Cosi fan tutte-Petrie School of Music at Converse College-one of the last comic operas that Mozart produced. Location: David Reid Theatre, Chapman Cultural Center. Admission: $20 adults, $5 students (with ID) & children. Performance at 7:30 pm on Friday & Saturday; 3 pm on Sunday. Call 864.596.9021.

Thursday, November 17, 2011 - A New You: Options in Surgical Weight Loss-Spartan-burg Regional Health System -6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Dr. Jason Johnson of Spartanburg Regional Weight Loss Services will discuss the types of surgical weight loss available. Bring your ques-tions & concerns & learn more about getting and keeping a healthy weight. Register online for this free event.

Saturday, November 19, 2011 - Festival of Trees-Spartanburg Regional Health System- 7 to 11pm at Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park. Live and silent auction items, accompanied by hors d’oeuvres and live music. All proceeds benefit Spartanburg Regional Hospice. "

November 18-19 - The Gazillion Bubble Show-Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. For more information call the Box Office at 864.582.8107.

November 19-January 1 - Holiday Lights Safari-Hollywild in Wellford. Open nightly, including Holidays, through Sunday, January 1st. Hours are 6-9 PM Weeknights (Mon-Thurs) with extended hours on Weekends Drive your vehicle through nearly 100 acres decorated with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling holiday themes, light sculptures, a life-sized Nativity, plus HERDS OF LIVE ANIMALS and much more. Admission $6 per person.

Sunday, November 20, 2011 - Cowpens National Battlefield-Backcountry Holiday at the Robert Scruggs House 1:30 - 4:00. The cabin will ve decorated for the season. Dem-onstrations by historians-musket drills, candle dipping, butter churning, story telling.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 - Commu-nity Thanksgiving Service-Pacolet-call 864.474.9504 for additional information

Thursday, November 24, 2011 Thanksgiving

Friday, November 25, 2011 - Midnight Madness-Premium Outlets in Gaffney. Kickoff for the holiday season. Stores open at 12 midnight. Extended mall hours the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Friday, November 25, 2011 - Black Friday Shopping Event-Westgate Mall. Store Hours May Vary.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - Jazz Band Concert- USC Upstate- HPAC Theatre-8 pm.

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Q- Do you feel the pressures and disap-pointments were worth it?

A- Absolutely. For me, the pageant circuit was a course in “Life in the Real World 101”. Underneath the pretty dresses are young women competing for a job title. As a con-testant, you are an ambassador for the city or state you are represent-ing. You learn to be tenacious and you learn not to make excuses. Most important of all you learn to know yourself. The interview portion of the competition makes you realize what you believe in and why you believe it.

Q- What advice would you give anyone that was considering competing in a pageant?

A- There is a lot to learn so be patient with yourself. During my first year in the Miss South Carolina/Miss America system, I listened to the advice of others, thinking they had the secret formula to winning. This experience taught me that I must decide what is best for me rather than trying to please others. You need to decide what your platform should be, what your talent should be and even what your dress should look like. Ask those that are more experienced for counsel, but do what is best for you.

Q- Do you have any aspiring young ladies at Rhythms Dance?

A- I have several students who partici-pate in pageants and have placed overall in the talent portions of competition.

In 1998 Jennifer Mabry Eleazer was Miss Spartan-burg on the Miss South Carolina/Miss America beauty pageant circuit. Now she is a wife, mother of 3 children under the age of 5 and runs her own business, Rhythms Dance. Jennifer took time out of her busy schedule to answer our questions about her experiences in pag-eant competition and the impact this had on her life.

Q- How many pageants have you won?

A- I started competing when I was 11 years old and I won six pageants. I won my first pageant, Miss Teen Dance of South Carolina in 1993. I won the same pageant for the second time in 1998 and I was Miss Byrnes High School in 1996. I won three titles in pageants for the title of Miss South Carolina. I was Miss Middle Tyger in 1997, Miss Spartan-burg in 1998 and Miss Hartsville in 2000.

Q- It sounds like you won every pag-eant you entered. Is that true?

A- No, I did not even place in my first pageant.

Q- What helped you most when you failed to place in a pageant or didn’t perform to your standards?

A- Understanding that all I could do was be prepared to do my best and be self motivated. I also had to real-ize that the each day’s outcome was just the collective opinion of the 3-5 selected judges.

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ance. I learned what I did right and more importantly what I needed to do better in the future. I was extremely motivated because the thrill of winning is what you remember most, not the crown or trophy.

Q- What opportunities has winning these pageants afforded you then and now.

A- Wow, a million. Like anything in life, you get out of it what you put in. The first thing that comes to mind is that it allowed me to do what I love most, dance. It also allowed me opportunities through network-ing. When I was Miss Hartsville, my platform was language barrier issues. Based on this platform, I was put in contact with the SC Depart-ment of Education and this led to my first job out of college, teaching Spanish at Christ Church Episcopal School.

Q- Most pageant contestants have a mentor that they look up to. Who was your mentor?

A- My mentor was Marion Feinstein, the owner of Miss Marion’s Dance School. I respected Miss Marion before I was even old enough to know what respect meant. She taught integrity and hard work to her students by example. If Miss Marion gave you praise, you knew you had truly accomplished some-thing to be proud of. Miss Marion was never just my dance teacher; she was so inspirational in my life that I had her as a honorary grandmother when I married.

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2011-2012 Dance Year Schedule4-5 Tap/Ballet (J)7-8 Intermediate II Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop (A)5-6 Tap/Ballet (L)6-7 Intermediate I Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop (J)3 Year Old Tap/Ballet (L)8 & Up Poms (A)Solo (J)4-5 Year Old Tap/Ballet (L)9-11 Intermediate III Tap/Jazz/Hip Hop/Ballet (A)9 & Up Tap/Jazz (J)Adult Tap Beginner (J/A)Adult Tap Performance (J/A)

My House Day Care (J)River Hills Child Development Center (J)3 Year Old Tap/Ballet (J)6-7 Tap/Jazz (A)Junior Competition Team Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop (J/A)7-8 Tap/Ballet (J/L)Advanced Competition Team Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop (J/A)2 Year Old Mommy and Me (L)3 Year Old Tap/Ballet (L)

Solo (A)Solo (J)6-7 Tap/Jazz (L)Competition Poms (A) Solo (A)5-6 Tap/Ballet (L)6-7 Intermediate I Tap/Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop (A)4-5 Tap/Ballet (J)7-9 Tap/Ballet (J)5-7 Poms (A)2 Year Old Mommy & Me (J)9 & Up Tap/Jazz (J)

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By Laura H. Corbin

While Spartanburg may not have a professional sports team within its boundaries, you can bet it has an allegiance to one – the NFL’s Carolina Pan-thers, which each summer holds its training camp at Wofford College in downtown.

Wofford is the alma mater of Panthers owner/founder Jerry Richardson, who played for the Ter-riers in the 1950s. Richardson was awarded the franchise for the Panthers in 1993 and the school was named the team’s training site afterward.

“Training camp gives residents a sense of pride – and almost a sense of ownership – in the team,” says Chris Jennings, executive director of the Spar-tanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau. “There are only a few NFL teams that still hold training camps outside of their home fields, and Spartanburg is lucky to be among those select cities.”

A record number of fans came out this year for the 17th season of summer camp, anxious to see Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and the rest of the Panthers prepare for a new, hopefully better, football season. After the team went 2-14 in the 2010 campaign, no one could predict whether fans would be loyal this loyal. Camp drew 34,243 spectators, a 28 per-cent increase over attendance in the summer of 2010.

“Cam Newton played a huge role in the record year for camp atten-dance,” Jennings says. “The opportunity to see the latest Heisman Trophy winner up close and personal obviously was a big draw for a lot of fans. Last year, the newly named president of the Panthers organization, Danny Morrison, made the training camp much more fan-friendly and interactive with new events, such as T-shirt Tuesdays, a larger-scale ‘Back to Football’ party and increased the

number of practices that offered Panther Pals (a kids program). These changes energized the fans and built a new excitement around training camp.”

Morrison, a 1975 graduate of Wofford and former athletics director and senior vice president at the college, made “fan-friendliness” a top priority last year and continued this year. “What we wanted to do was to take a camp that already is recognized as one of the best in the NFL with regards to the fan experience and try to make it even better,” he says. The team also added Monday Movie Nights and Family Fun Days to the fare.

An addition this year was the Mayor’s Ball Run, which happened in conjunction with the Back to Football Party held around the

opening practice in Gibbs Stadium at Wofford. Spar-tanburg Mayor Junie White along with mayors and civic representatives of seven other towns in the county carried a ceremonial football on a 1.4-mile relay course from the steps of City Hall to Wofford’s Gibbs Stadium. Then, White made a special proclamation announcing the of-ficial opening of Panthers training camp.

“The Carolina Panthers value the strong partnership the team has with the Spartanburg community,” says Riley Fields, Panthers director of community relations. “We were excited to launch the Mayor’s Ball Run, which will become a new training camp tradition.”

“The whole emphasis was to improve the fan experience,” emphasizes Morrison, who personally interacts with the fans at practices.

Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers’ first draft pick, was a main attraction at training camp in Spartanburg this summer. Photos: Mark Olencki/ Wofford College

Below, Spartanburg Mayor Junie White, ball runner Thomas Manass and Panthers president Danny Morrison. Left, a young fan gets his face painted at the party.

Spartanburg roots for the home team:The NFL’s Carolina Panthers

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While Spartanburg may not have a professional sports team within its boundaries, you can bet it has an allegiance to one – the NFL’s Carolina Pan-thers, which each summer holds its training camp at Wofford College in downtown.

Wofford is the alma mater of Panthers owner/founder Jerry Richardson, who played for the Ter-riers in the 1950s. Richardson was awarded the franchise for the Panthers in 1993 and the school was named the team’s training site afterward.

“Training camp gives residents a sense of pride – and almost a sense of ownership – in the team,” says Chris Jennings, executive director of the Spar-tanburg Convention & Visitors Bureau. “There are only a few NFL teams that still hold training camps outside of their home fields, and Spartanburg is lucky to be among those select cities.”

A record number of fans came out this year for the 17th season of summer camp, anxious to see Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and the rest of the Panthers prepare for a new, hopefully better, football season. After the team went 2-14 in the 2010 campaign, no one could predict whether fans would be loyal this loyal. Camp drew 34,243 spectators, a 28 per-cent increase over attendance in the summer of 2010.

“Cam Newton played a huge role in the record year for camp atten-dance,” Jennings says. “The opportunity to see the latest Heisman Trophy winner up close and personal obviously was a big draw for a lot of fans. Last year, the newly named president of the Panthers organization, Danny Morrison, made the training camp much more fan-friendly and interactive with new events, such as T-shirt Tuesdays, a larger-scale ‘Back to Football’ party and increased the

number of practices that offered Panther Pals (a kids program). These changes energized the fans and built a new excitement around training camp.”

Morrison, a 1975 graduate of Wofford and former athletics director and senior vice president at the college, made “fan-friendliness” a top priority last year and continued this year. “What we wanted to do was to take a camp that already is recognized as one of the best in the NFL with regards to the fan experience and try to make it even better,” he says. The team also added Monday Movie Nights and Family Fun Days to the fare.

An addition this year was the Mayor’s Ball Run, which happened in conjunction with the Back to Football Party held around the

opening practice in Gibbs Stadium at Wofford. Spar-tanburg Mayor Junie White along with mayors and civic representatives of seven other towns in the county carried a ceremonial football on a 1.4-mile relay course from the steps of City Hall to Wofford’s Gibbs Stadium. Then, White made a special proclamation announcing the of-ficial opening of Panthers training camp.

“The Carolina Panthers value the strong partnership the team has with the Spartanburg community,” says Riley Fields, Panthers director of community relations. “We were excited to launch the Mayor’s Ball Run, which will become a new training camp tradition.”

“The whole emphasis was to improve the fan experience,” emphasizes Morrison, who personally interacts with the fans at practices.

Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers’ first draft pick, was a main attraction at training camp in Spartanburg this summer. Photos: Mark Olencki/ Wofford College

Below, Spartanburg Mayor Junie White, ball runner Thomas Manass and Panthers president Danny Morrison. Left, a young fan gets his face painted at the party.

Spartanburg roots for the home team:The NFL’s Carolina Panthers

Research has shown that training camp has a tremendous economic impact on the Spartanburg community – upwards of $800,000 each summer, according to the Spartanburg CVB, which this year con-ducted a new impact survey among the fans in attendance. Jennings says the results should be available soon.

Hotels, restaurants and retailers are among those reaping the ben-efits, notes Chuck Dixon, chairman of Team Spartanburg Sports Council, a nonprofit volunteer organization. “The Marriott at Renaissance Park, for example, sees a lot of friends and family of players and coaches during training camp, and members of the media and other visitors to Spartanburg stay in hotels in the city and around the county.”

Restaurants such as The Beacon and Wild Wing Café benefit, Dixon notes. “There are lots of inquiries from visitors about how to get to The Beacon. Its reputation leads out-of-town visitors to know it’s a must-do when they’re at camp. The camp always brings good busi-ness.”

Wofford and the Panthers signed a five-year agreement in 2010, extending the original 15-year agreement for camp here, with op-tions for the future. It is one of the four longest continuous camp locations in the NFL.

“We are very pleased to continue our long association with Wof-ford,” Morrison says. “There is a strong bond between the team and the school and we do not think any team has better training camp facilities.”

Wofford director of athletics Richard Johnson points out that hav-ing the Panthers here “affords the Upstate region an opportunity to watch an NFL team practice and provides a much-needed economic stimulus to the local economy. The relationship has been very positive for the Spartanburg community, Wofford, and the many Panthers fans in the area.”

Carolina Panthers training camp is held during late July through mid-August each year, so make your plans to go out and get your up-close and personal look next year!

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited training camp. Panthers owner Jerry Richardson looks on as Goodell chats with fans.

Once the NFL labor dispute was resolved this summer, Spartanburg and Wofford College didn’t have much time to finalize plans to again host the Carolina Panthers training camp here for the 17th consecutive summer. Nearly 75 volunteers were needed quickly to help staff the “Back to Football” Party and Mayor’s Ball Run, the Panther Pals children’s program, and the Panthers’ Family Fun Day activities scheduled at camp.

Team Spartanburg Sports Council along with Wofford put out the call – and Spartanburg responded in a flash. All slots were filled in less than two days.

Organizing volunteers for community sports events is just one role the nonprofit organization has. The council recruits new events and supports existing events in other ways, including promotion.

“Team Spartanburg, which is staffed by all volunteers itself, has one mission – to make Spartanburg the destination for sports event in a way that enhances the quality of life for our residents and increases the economic impact on the community through visitors,” says Chuck Dixon, a local businessman who chairs the organization. “We have a tremendous volunteer network through our long-time collaborations with the City of Spartanburg as well as our relation-ship with Spartanburg County. We could not support the sports events in this community without these willing volunteers.”

Team Spartanburg’s “first love” is the Carolina Panthers organiza-tion. The group was formed in the early 1990s to lend support to

the bid by then-local businessman Jerry Rich-ardson to gain an NFL franchise for the Caro-linas. Team Spartanburg also helped prepare the community for hosting the Panthers and the visitors.

The group has partnered with a variety of public and private entities to attract and assist numer-

ous sports events and programs. The next largest is the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, the prestigious high school all-star game held each December at Wofford’s Gibbs Stadium.

“The Shrine Bowl has a tremendous economic impact on the Spartanburg community, with Shriners, teams, coaches and col-lege football scouts spending a full week preceding the game in the community – staying at hotels, eating at restaurants and visiting the Shriners Hospital in Greenville,” Dixon says. “We now have a long-term relationship with the Shrine Bowl and we anticipate that continuing for a long time. It’s just fabulous for Spartanburg.”

Team Spartanburg also helped bring the Denny’s PBA Spartanburg Classic bowling tournament to Spartanburg in 2007, with live cover-age on ESPN, and has provided support to U.S. and German Olym-pics teams, national and international sports events for the blind and physically disabled, and other wide-ranging sports events.

To get on the volunteer list or to find out more about Team Spartan-burg Sports Council, email [email protected] or contact Laura Corbin at [email protected] or 864-597-4180.

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“There has to be a better way!”

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this state-ment over the last 12 years by lawyers, judges and divorcing spouses. And, they were right every time they said it.

The process of separating and divorcing is a long, painful and expensive process. While ending a marriage will never be easy – no matter what the circumstances – it should not be as hard as our legal system makes it.

That is the bad news. The good news is that there are other op-tions.

Since I first started handling divorce cases over 12 years ago there has been a steady movement towards finding alternative ways to resolve the issues that arise when a marriage comes to an end. This movement towards “Alternative Dispute Resolution” means that divorcing couples now have options to the traditional long, combative and expensive divorce process.

The two most widely accepted alternative methods are (1) me-diation and (2) collaborative law.

Mediation is a series of meetings between divorcing spouses and

a professional who helps them work through the issues caused by their decision to separate and divorce. The mediator is usually a trained professional who has three jobs (1) help the spouses identify problems, (2) help them find possible solutions and (3) help them talk through their options.

Collaborative Law is a series of meetings between the divorcing spouses and their lawyers who act as their “divorce coaches”. A lawyer acting as a “divorce coach” behaves much differently than when he or she is acting as a trial lawyer. In collaborative law, the lawyers’ goal is to help the divorcing spouses reach an agreement, not to beat the other spouse up in an effort to win at all cost. The jobs of a collaborative lawyer are (1) give his or her client legal advice, (2) help them identify problems, (3) help them find pos-sible solutions and (4) help the divorcing spouses reach an agree-ment that is best for everyone involved - their client, the other spouse and the children.

Divorcing couples try Collaborative Law before beginning a law-suit. Mediation can be used at anytime before the spouse’s di-vorce trial.

If divorcing spouses reach an agreement using mediation or collaborative law, the court’s only involvement is to review the agreement and hear their request for a divorce.

The beauty of these methods is that the decisions are left in the hands of the people who will be most affected by them – the di-vorcing spouses. The processes are completely voluntary and no one imposes a decision on them against their will. If they reach an agreement, it is their agreement and it is tailored to their indi-vidual circumstances.

If divorcing spouses cannot reach an agreement, they can always “go to court”. Our Family Court system is there for times when spouses and parents cannot agree on how to settle their differ-ences, but fighting it out in court should be the option of last resort.

Getting Divorced?There is a better way to do it!By: David M. Collins, Jr. - Family Law Attorney

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If someone described an animal that can run like the wind on four long, skinny legs, has a big black cold nose, looks at you with big soft brown eyes and is fawn colored, most of you would think they were describing a deer. Not me, I would think of a greyhound named Jamie. My daughter, Crystal, adopted Jamie in Spring 2006. I know it was Spring because the official adoption picture taken for the rescue organization’s web site shows the two of them standing in front of daffodils.

Jamie proved to be worth all the time and ef-fort required for the adoption and, as an added bonus, she showed me a side of my daughter I had never seen. A rescue organization’s top pri-ority is to place their dogs in a home that is the best fit for both the dog and it’s owner. For this reason, Crystal had to go through an extensive adoption process. She was required to fill out an application and pass a home visit before the search could begin for the dog that would be the best match for her. All rescued greyhounds are tested for safety with young children, cats, and other small animals. The age of the dog, their energy level, any health issues and even the layout of the adopter’s home and yard are taken into consideration by the rescue organi-zation when matching dogs and owners. The organization decided that Jamie was the best match for Crystal. They were right. We went to the sponsor’s home to get acquainted with Jamie. During this meeting, we were filled in on Jamie’s likes and dislikes and given a binder that contained Jamie’s lineage, medical history, racing re-cords and instructions for caring for her. One thing we learned that first day is that Greyhounds are bred for racing and a loose dog can run at a high speed in any one direction for miles. In other words, if your greyhound got loose, there is a high probability you would never see it again. Jamie freely gave unconditional love and it was instant love for Crys-tal. My daughter was a very good “Mom” and she wanted only the best for her “Sweet Darling”. She pampered her pooch with the best food, lots of squeaky toys, big soft beds and special collars for every season and holiday. Crystal even hired a “doggie au pair” who came

Pet Adoption is All About Love

Jamie with her Boo

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by every day to let Jamie out for a few minutes and give her a mid-day doggie treat.

Jamie had a “jaunty gait” and a sweet, friendly face. Everyone that saw her wanted to meet her, so Crystal got to meet a lot of re-ally nice neighbors on their walks and Jamie loved the attention. She soon learned where I lived and insisted on visiting me anytime they walked by my house. On one of their walks, a small dog got loose

from it’s owner and attacked Jamie. Crystal could not get away from the dog; so she did the only thing she could think of to protect Jamie; she released her and told her to “GO”. Jamie obeyed and took off at an all out run, as only a retired racer could. When I got the call that she was loose, I jumped in the car to start searching for her, but I remembered what I had learned about never seeing the dog again if they got loose. I had not gone far before Crystal called to tell me that she had found Ja-mie, standing in her front yard waiting for her to come home.

Jamie was a “leaner”, a behavior particular to some greyhounds. When she wanted you to pet her she would lean her entire body against you.

The longer you petted her, or ignored her request to be petted, the harder she would lean into you. It was her not very subtle way of get-ting attention and sharing her love with you.

Crystal’s interest in rescuing a greyhound started after talking to the members of a rescue group and meeting their dogs at a local festival. After doing some research on the internet, Crystal made the decision to rescue a retired greyhound. It was one of the best decisions she ever made, for both of us.

Adopting a rescued pet is not a decision anyone should make with-out thoroughly educating themselves and making sure they are ready to commit to taking care of and loving a new family member. If you want unconditional love, along with the satisfaction of knowing you did something good, you should consider rescuing a pet. You can find a local rescue group and a breed of dog most suitable for your family by doing some research on the internet. It will change your life.

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14 •Home & Garden • Volume 1,Issue 1 OCT/NOV 2011

Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve has many beautiful

legacy choices, the Garden of Hope & Healing Pavilion,

Pavilion Pavers, Benches made of century old granite from the streets of Spartanburg, Arbor,

Children’s Sand Garden, Memory Garden Pavers, Bricks, and beautiful Japanese Maples.

Legacy Naming Opportunitieskeep our garden green

legacy sponsorships range from $100 up to $25,000 with multi-year pledges available.

Please call Robin Vollmer for a personal tour, 574-7724, or visitour website, www.hatchergarden.org, for more information.

Myles Whitlock, Jr. & Camille Norris are supporters of the Garden.

Hatcher Garden & Woodland PreserveLegacy. A beautiful word, a beautiful concept. And for Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve, a public garden in the heart of Spartanburg, the word defines both its past and

its future.

Even a casual stroll through the 10-acre garden brings visi-tors face-to-face with the legacy that Harold and Josephine Hatcher created. Not far into the garden, standing on Cor-rie’s Bridge, visitors look down at the cascading waterfall Harold Hatcher built by hand and which is still part of a water system that drowns out nearby urban sounds. The Hatchers’ dreamed of creating a public greenspace out of abandoned land adjacent to their home just off Reidville Road. Over the years they cultivated and expanded the garden, welcoming people into their ample backyard. As the garden

grew, others became part of the dream. The work continued into the 1980s, and in 1987, when Harold Hatcher was almost 80 years old, the couple gave the garden permanent protec-tion by donating it to the Spartanburg County Foundation. It was the Hatcher’s personal mission that first attracted Zerno Martin. “I was impressed with the Hatchers and what they had given to the community,” Martin says. He was so impressed that he went on to serve on Hatcher’s board and then its ad-visory board.

Martin, who retired from Spartanburg Regional Hospi-tal System as Senior Vice President in 1993 and still works as a consultant with the Spartanburg Regional Founda-tion, remains an avid supporter, giving both his time and his money to the cause of preserving the Hatcher legacy.

In 2009, Martin and Elsie Wright were among the first to “buy” one of the granite benches scattered throughout the woodland retreat. Martin has since passed on the Hatcher legacy to his son

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Evin through a Fall for Hatcher Legacy Sponsorship and says his contributions to Hatcher will outlive him because he has also included the garden in his will.

It’s this kind of supporter that Robin Vollmer, execu-tive director of the non-profit public garden, seeks to maintain and improve this gem that’s hiding in plain sight.

“The board and staff are constantly looking for ways to make the garden better, make it even more acces-sible and attractive,” Vollmer says, pointing to the recently dedicated Garden of Hope & Heal-ing, built in partnership with Women Giv-ing, Spartanburg Regional Hospice and In-terim HealthCare Hospice, as an example. “The healing garden provides a convenient-ly located escape for hospice and cancer patients, their caregivers and others in the community in need of solace, inspiration and renewal,” Vollmer says of the newest of many spots for contemplation along the wide paths that wind through the garden.“When I have a visitor, I think, where do I want to take them,” says Wright, an active community volunteer. “It’s always Hatcher” Those are words the Hatcher staff love to hear. Horticulturists, Jeff Hall and Peggy Henderson, are happiest when the garden is full of people. It’s not unusual to find a

wedding party in the Garden of Hope & Heal-ing, a group of seniors taking a “Fit in the Gar-den” stroll or children enjoying a bird-house building party in the pavilion. Hatcher is not just a plant place, they say, but a “people place.”

Many people have contributed to Hatcher Garden’s success, including Tom Bartram, who worked alongside Harold Hatcher building the garden. Continuing that family legacy, Bartram and his wife Marianne recently sponsored a Ginkgo tree on the Bartram Trail in memory of Tom’s son, Roger.

“The legacy of Hatcher Garden would not be as meaningful if it were not being passed along from one generation to the next,” Vollmer says, encouraging others to become involved. “We know that visitors become supporters, and Hatcher needs supporters to make the garden even better for future generations.”

“When I have a visitor, I think, where do I want to take them,” says Wright, an active community volunteer. “It’s always Hatcher.”

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16 •Home & Garden • Volume 1,Issue 1 OCT/NOV 2011

Fall LANDSCAPING Tips By: Allen Mabry

As hot summer days give way to cool fall nights, tem-peratures become ideal for over-seeding lawns. The ideal time for over-seeding is early to mid-Sept through mid to

late-Oct depending on night time temperatures. In prepara-tion for cool season grasses, aeration is always a plus at the beginning of a growing season, however if aeration was per-formed during the spring, it should not be a necessity. Aera-tion is generally a once a year project, but can be stretched to every 2-4 years depending on the amount of soil compac-tion and lawn traffic. Lawns which receive heavy foot traffic or recreational usage should be aerated every year.

Seasonal grasses also need the proper PH for optimum growth and color. In the upstate, grass needs a PH range between 6-7 ½ to yield the best results. Lime can be added to obtain this range. Clemson extension program or a professional landscaper can provide soil testing to determine which nutrients are lacking in the soil. Soil testing will prevent the over application of fertilizer and lime which can contribute to insects, disease, run-off, and excessive growth.

A turf type fescue which has a blend of seeds for sun and shade, along with a slow release starter fertilizer will promote rich color, strong roots, and help fight weeds & disease. On established lawns, proper proportions of a slow-release, high nitrogen fertilizer such as 24-5-11 or 28-5-12, and a pre-emergent herbicide for weed control applied twice in the spring and twice in the fall will enrich color and growth. Centipede is an exception. It does not fare well in high-nitrogen enriched soil.

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waste by not properly watering the lawn. Proper watering is a major component of the process required to make any lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Lawns traditionally require one inch of water per week whether by Mother Nature or irrigation.

Just as in summer, when cutting fall fescue and other grasses, change the cutting patterns every few weeks. This allows the leaf blade more even exposure to the sun and creates less compaction or trampling of the lawn over the course of the growing season.

Fall is also an ideal time for planting most types of shrubs, due to the need for less watering and reduced temperature stress. Careful planning will save you time and money, and help you select the right shrub, for your allotted space. Observation of lawns and other mature landscaping areas such as college campuses, Milliken, GSP Airport, etc. will assist you in selecting shrubs that are the right size at maturity for the area, and prevent overcrowding and excessive growth. Shrubs in small bed areas can be complimented by various colors of seasonal flowers such as pansies, mums, kale, cabbage, or violets.

While fall (Sept-Nov) is the optimal time for many landscape projects, you can enjoy your yard year round by scheduling lawn maintenance such as aerating, pruning, planting, irrigation, mulching, and other activities through-out the seasons. A good annual maintenance program will ensure that time specific projects are performed when needed to promote maximum growth and aesthetics. For information on the optimal time and season for individual lawn maintenance projects, call your local nursery or landscaping professional.

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Changes the GameSavvy marketing firms, corporations, and even small business owners are capitalizing on a worldwide social phenomenon called “Face-book.” What started as a college social network in the early part of 2003 has now become a ma-jor source of communication reaching over 750 million people where they live, work, and play. According to the CIA, the population of North America is 347,394,870. An estimated 48% of the population uses Facebook as a source of social-ization, communication, and information. Busi-nesses use Facebook not only to reach the mass-es, but to target potential clients by age, gender, location, interest, events, seasons of life, etc… Facebook allows companies and organizations to reach their targeted audience and also to strength their relationship with existing clients. Profiles including gender, age, location, profession, ac-tivities, interests, and events aid businesses in reaching a specific group of individuals. Busi-nesses such as photographers, event planners, formal wear and rentals, florist, limos, etc.. can easily target potential clients by an engaged sta-tus profile or an upcoming event profile. Coffee shops, bars, retro clothing stores, storage facili-ties, pizza delivers, recruiters, etc.. can target col-lege students or the 20-25 age group from pro-files on Facebook. Married men and women ages 21-35 are targeted by amusement parks, skating

Social Networking Co-Owners: Reid Price (left) & Noah Williams (right)

rings, pediatric dentist, children clothing stores, dance studios, etc.. to en-courage family shopping and activities. Profiles from Facebook allow businesses to target the right individ-ual, at the right location, at the right time of life. Ads for Facebook are read-ily obtained at low flexible pricing to provide a cost-effective ad campaign in comparison to other forms of Internet marketing which are either monthly or yearly campaigns. Facebook ads are easily re-designed and/or re-targeted in a short span and at a cost you can afford to experiment with. These ads can be managed by a business owner or a media consultant. Facebook can also be used to deepen the relationship with current clients or by networking with individuals that have the same interest as yourself or business. Facebook allows you the op-portunity to let current clients know about something new you have to of-fer, new hours, new staff member, an

event, etc… Once you connect with that client, you open a win-dow of opportunity to connect with his/her friends and business acquaintances, and their friends and business acquaintances, for a “snowball” effect. Facebook al-lows you to build a community around you and your business.

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I’m certain if you keep up with technology, you’ve had some type of introduction to VoIP. What is VoIP and how can it impact your business in a positive way? VoIP is short for “Voice over Internet Protocol.” VoIP technology allows for voice traffic to be directed into your data net-work with no loss or hesita-tion of a phone call. Every-one seems to have their own opinion about VoIP – some positive and some negative. For example, VoIP technolo-gy today is light years ahead of what it was 10 years ago. Carriers were not prepared to handle the large packets of VoIP traffic in the most effi-cient ways. Switches weren’t smart enough to keep up and direct the traffic for both the voice and data. Calls were dropped or choppy. Technol-ogy has managed to bring up the standard which allows for traffic sharing automatical-

ly. At least it seems that way. Technology is not only faster but smarter! Smart switches look at the packets of infor-mation and make millions of decisions in a second of how to route a packet to its cor-rect destination. Carriers also have the ability to provide dial tone in many flavors (PRI*, SIP*, MPLS*). Flavors mean ways to save money for a business. With today’s VoIP technology, businesses have the ability to be mobile and even global.

VoIP technology allows busi-ness the ability to grow as needed and can work any-where there is an internet connection. Telephones can be distributed in satellite of-fices without having to pur-chase a telephone system for each office. Phones may be sent home with employees during an inclement weath-er event when your business still has to operate. Clients will have no idea an employ-ee is not in the office. Addi-tional savings in the network cabling can be achieved when adding new office space or

remodeling exist-ing space. The tele-phone and comput-er share the same network wire re-ducing cabling costs

by one-half. I see construc-tion companies getting the most benefit from the VoIP technology. Using a VoIP telephone system allows for the installation of VoIP tele-phones in each construction trailer. When the construc-tion trailer is delivered to the site, the contractor only has to hook up a DSL connec-tion (which by the way, can be used as the job fax) and connect the telephones to the network. The phones reg-ister back to the main tele-phone switch through the in-ternet connection and start processing calls. A telephone number can be assigned to a job site and have it ring into the site office anywhere in the world.

Return on Investment (ROI) can be based on how much money can be saved by changing the way the dial tone is delivered to business-es. VoIP technology will also improve your work force ef-ficiency by having the abili-ty to make call decisions de-pending on schedule and work load. Switch boards

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Atkins Data & Telephone Services (ADTS) specializes in design and implementa-tion of VoIP technology. We understand how the technol-ogy works and what it takes to make the technology work for your business on your network. We also understand how to interface your busi-ness with ISP’s and provide business assistance in nego-tiating to get the most inter-net and telephone service for your investment. ADTS will come to you and com-plete an analysis of your ex-isting telephone, computer, and network equipment at no charge. Make a friend in the telephone and comput-er industry with Atkins Data & Telephone Services.Please visit us at:

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20 •Business Solutions • Volume 1,Issue 1 OCT/NOV 2011

In the current economic climate, small businesses run into stumbling blocks daily. To be successful, there are lots of pieces to the puzzle but they don’t always fit well. Trying to manage a small work-force along with skyrocketing employee benefit costs and the current small busi-ness lending climate, it’s no wonder that small business owners often throw their hands up in despair and frustration.

Credit Unions have been one of the best kept secrets around and can actually be part of the answer in helping small busi-ness owners formulate the big picture for their business. Since credit unions are a member-owned, not-for-profit coopera-tion, many accounts are no fee or low fee accounts which help the business owner see larger numbers in their bottom line. We are also able to offer lower rates on loans and higher dividends on interest bearing accounts because the profits we do make are returned back to our mem-bers in the form of rate changes, im-proved or better services, and additional locations and staff. Many credit unions offer small business checking accounts that earn interest and loans that don’t

break your budget that may make reaching your goals even easier.

Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union would like to be the puzzle piece that helps anchor your business in the Up-state. We have the ability to help you and your employees move towards fi-nancial freedom in several ways. Our mission is to Create a Relationship with each of our members that is based on loyalty, education, confidence and a sin-cere concern for the member’s financial well being. We have a full range of ac-counts and products ready to help.

One of these ways is by offering credit union membership to your employ-ees through our SEG program which is offered as a free benefit costing the employer nothing. With this Select Em-ployer Relationship in place, they will have access to accounts that they may not have been able to acquire in the past. Those accounts come with personal ser-vice and education to better their finan-cial standing. While working with your employees on creating a strong financial foundation with everyday accounts, we can also improve their financial health by taking a look into other accounts they have at other institutions to see if

we can save them money by lowering an interest rate or paying the loan off sooner by matching their payments to their pay schedule. We also have several investment options to help them take fuller advantage of the money they may already have saved up.

With the business owner in mind, Caro-lina Foothills FCU has a variety of com-mercial deposit accounts that rival your local bank offerings and provide interest on the majority, if not all of their ac-counts. These accounts may also come with lower balance requirements, lower fees, online banking and better overall utilization. The not-for-profit designa-tion allows them to provide better over-all benefits to their member s which usu-ally come in the form of lower loan rates, higher interest rates on deposit accounts and better overall performance.

Though they will not be a secret from this point forward, I challenge you to visit your local Credit Union and feel the difference. While you’re there, go ahead and Create a Relationship and let us help you put the puzzle together.

To start putting your puzzle togeth-er, please contact Darius Jones at 864-208-7334 or [email protected] or visit us online at www.cffcu.org.

Putting the Pieces Together$By: Lisa Vandys

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BrainCore Therapy of Spartan-burg brings a new unique health service to this area helping people retrain their brains to function better. BCT helps improve peak performance, insomnia, stress, learning disorders, memory loss, brain trauma, chronic pain, ad-dictions, depression, panic and anxiety disorders. Using bio-feedback techniques, you learn to create new ways to visual-ize and improve your world.

BrainCore Therapy works by training the brain to regulate the nervous system in an effective, holistic way. The treatment provides immedi-ate auditory, visual and sensory signals when the correct brain-waves are produced (neurofeed-back). One becomes aware when the brain is producing the correct type of brainwaves needed to perform a specific function or task. When the brainwaves shift into an abnormal pattern, the monitors detect the changes, cease the feedback, and the person has to refocus and make the appropriate waves to receive feedback signals again.

Each brain wave, when predom-inant, is associated with a partic-ular state of mind. For example, when a person is alert and focused on an activity, a lot of beta waves are produced. When a person is calm and relaxed, a lot of alpha waves are produced. When a person is falling asleep a lot of theta waves are produced.

It’s direct, easy to understand and even more importantly, people develop the swift ability to redirect their minds into a healthier rhythm. The improve-ments made in the brain are per-manent, painless, drugless, and accomplished non-invasively.

Additional neurological ailments BrainCore Therapy address-es are the symptoms of ADD/ADHD, autism, tension head-aches and migraines, memory loss, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, age-related cognitive disorders, eating disorders, ob-sessive compulsive disorders, stroke and post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).

For example, the alpha waves associated with a sense of well-being, are essential for deep sleep. With insomnia, the brain does not produce enough alpha

waves. It is then impossible to enter healing deep sleep. Lack of deep sleep causes lowered pain tolerance and decreased ability to grow and repair tissues. Low alpha is also linked to hyperac-tivity, migraines, tension head-aches, and fibromyalgia.

On the first visit, a case history is completed and areas for im-provement are identified. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is performed to evaluate how the brain is working. The EEG is a non-invasive, diagnostic tool measuring different brain wave patterns. Brainwaves show how different areas of the brain are communicating. Irregular patterns reflect miscommuni-cation within the brain, known as Neurodysregulation. Based on the EEG findings and case history, a personalized training program is designed. The first visit typically lasts an hour. The second visit consists of a consul-tation to review your program and expected outcomes.

Each subsequent visit consists of a brain “warm-up” exercise lasting 10-20 minutes. This is followed by the specified bio-feedback training. Appoint-ments last between 45 to 60

minutes. There will be two to three visits per week for a total of 20 training sessions. Throughout the course of the training sessions, there are several revaluations to custom-ize your training.

As your nervous system reorga-nizes itself, patterns begin to nor-malize and neurological changes result in new brain pathways and the permanent alleviation of symptoms. This is called Neu-roplasticity. Neurofeedback is a fascinating form of treatment backed by more than 40 years of university based research studies. Until recently the tech-nology necessary to perform neurofeedback could only be found in research labs. In the last five to ten years, advancements in the field have allowed trained BrainCore clinicians to offer this incredible form of therapy to the general public. It is proving to be the method of choice of treat-ment for many people struggling with these conditions.

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22 •Health & Wellness • Volume 1,Issue 1 OCT/NOV 2011

Jennifer Wren Lever, DMD

Before After

1440 Fernwood Glendale Rd. Suite BSpartanburg, SC 29307

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What goes with Health? Why, Well Be-ing, of course! And what intimates a better sense of well being than a natu-

ral, easy-going, friendly smile. Everyone deserves to feel that their smile is a part of who they are and be able to express joy and care without hesitation. It is our privilege and joy to help our patients achieve a more confident smile. There is nothing more gratifying than to see someone stand a little taller, smile easier and share their inner beauty, or those diamonds on the inside that are gifts and blessings to be expressed. And what a treat to see a full-on, happy dance!

Cosmetic Dentistry is not a specialty; it is inherent in what a dentist should deliver. There is real beauty in the form and function of teeth and there are ide-als of what works. Dentistry marries art and health with a healthy dose of me-chanical engineering. The important thing to know is what you desire can be done and should be done for you. The science of dentistry has made beautiful and strong possible! Tell your dentist what bugs you. The solution is probably simpler than you believe.

A brilliant smile is desirable and exudes youth; coffee and tea are a way of life.

A practical approach to teeth that just will not whiten enough or stay whitened is a very, very thin porce-

lain covering. Laminate veneers allow a conservative approach to change shade and to correct minor alignment issues and are so non-inva-sive they are considered reversible. The amount of restorative work you have had on your front teeth may influence if you are a candidate for these or if a traditional veneer, that is three-fourths crown, or full coverage porcelain crowns is the best for you.

Misaligned teeth or big spaces may plague your finer sense of beauty when considering your smile. If the misalign-ment is minimal, fantastic results can be achieved with some recontouring and staying within the enamel outer coat of the tooth for a more pleasing shape. Or, a direct tooth-colored filling can change dramatically that pesky gap space. For jumbled, crowded teeth, misaligned teeth or spaced teeth, some people don’t desire to have their perfectly healthy teeth cut on. Short term, limited ortho-dontics for adults is a viable option for a straighter smile.

Six Month Smile is a short term, adult orthodontic system for general dentists to address the unhappy patient who nev-er take the orthodontic referral, but are not interested or are not candidates for a

restorative approach. The braces include white-colored brackets, wires, and ties for an unnoticeable appearance. Gener-ally, treatment is accomplished within six to eight months. Imagine, straighter teeth by your next cleaning visit!

What is more unaesthetic than a hard managed denture flying out after a good sneeze? Mini dental implant technol-ogy can give extremely stable dentures within one visit. Four very small, bio-integrative implants are seated in the ex-isting ridge, and a new denture, or clini-cally viable existing denture, is adapted with a “snap fit” the same day. There has never been a way to stabilize a lower denture; it is its own captain! How-ever, Mini Dental Implants accomplish this long, sought after stabilization and change people’s lives and eating habits forever.

Whatever your path I encourage you to seize the day! You are worth it!

Jennifer Wren Lever is a graduate of the MUSC College of Dental Medicine and a member of the honorary academic dental fraternity Omicron Kappa Up-silon. She is married and a mother of 2 children, serves on the MUSC Dental Alumni Board, and recently became a Junior League of Spartanburg sus-tainer. Dr. Lever has opened 2 dental practices since 1999 and currently en-joys serving the eastside of Spartanburg

Cosmetic Dentistry Don’t be Afraid to Smile.By Dr. Jennifer Wren Lever, DMD

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Nathaniel’s grandmother arrived at Healthy Smiles’ dental clinic one year ago in tears over her grandson’s urgent dental needs. After an oral as-sessment, 6 year old Nathaniel was going to have to undergo extensive dental treatment. Due to improper oral hygiene and going to bed with a sippy cup containing liquid with sugar or milk, Nathaniel had a mouth full of black nubs for teeth. Nathan-iel has undergone 12 extractions over the past year. He now arrives at the clinic with a brave smile, bright eyed and ready to proceed with his treatment plan. Nathaniel has beautiful permanent teeth growing in place of the decayed ones. He has put on some weight now that he can eat and enjoy his food. Nathaniel is just one of the many children who come from a low income family and with parents who are unemployed. His success story is one of many showing how HS services are impacting the health of the children in our community. Together, we can help the children of Spartanburg County im-prove their oral health, by eliminating this silent epidemic that still plagues over 12,000 children in Spartanburg County. Learn how you can help to make a difference in a child’s smile by contacting us at:Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg, Inc. Phone 864-592-4696 www.healthysmilesonline.org.This article was made possible by Nease and Higginbotham Orthodontics.

Healthy Smiles’ accomplishments and services are direct reflections of successful and committed partner-ships established early on with The Spartanburg County Foundation, Spartanburg Regional Foundation, United Way of the Piedmont, Duke Endowment, Mary Black Founda-tion, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina, Spartanburg Medical Society Alliance, The Downtown Rotary Club, The Spar-tanburg Kiwanis Club, Spartanburg Community College (SCC), all seven Spartanburg County School Districts, Spartanburg County Den-tal Society, and many individual and corporate supporters.

Healthy Smiles of Spartanburg, Inc.’s mission is “To promote the oral health of Spartanburg County children through enhanced oral health services, community education, and advocacy.”

Imagine……. Your child is in need of urgent dental care with-out insurance. One out of five children from Spartanburg is in need of urgent care, which is double the state average of one out of every ten. Tooth decay remains the #1 childhood dis-ease, affecting 60% of our children and is 100% preventable!

Healthy Smiles is the result of committed volunteers with an idea of addressing the dental need defined by research conducted in years 2000 and 2002. In 2003, Healthy Smiles became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Grant funds were acquired through the efforts of board members and in 2004 an Executive Di-rector, followed by a Community Outreach Coordinator were hired. Soon after, patients began to be seen by Dentists participating in the Healthy Smiles program and prevention/education activities began.

In 2007, through a partnership with the Spartanburg Community College (SCC), Healthy Smiles opened its free dental clinic utilizing SCC’s state-of-the-art dental clinic, serving children from ages 4-18. Healthy Smiles implemented a dental screening program modeled af-ter the Carol H. Drum Screening Program in 2008, screening children in K4, K5, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades by partnering with all seven Spar-tanburg County School Districts. In the 2011-2012 academic year, Healthy Smiles will be expanding its dental screening program to include the adolescent population from the 7th and 10th grades. Quali-fied children are referred to Healthy Smiles free dental clinic from these school-based screenings by the school nurses. To qualify, a child has no dental insurance, no Medicaid, and qualifies for the free or reduced lunch program. Basic restorative procedures performed at no cost to families in the free dental clinic are screenings, general cleanings, extractions, sealants, fillings, pulpotomies, x-rays and oral exams by caring local dentists and dental professionals.

A Healthy Smiles “Story of Success” …When a child suffers dental pain, it impacts not only physical health, but also a child’s attendance and concentration in school, thus his or her academic achievement.

Bringing Smiles to the ChildrenBy Kathleen “Kitta” Cates

After Healthy Smiles

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By Caroline Daly, M.D. Radiologist, Spartanburg Regional

Are you seeing pink yet? Pink usually surrounds us in October as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

You’ll probably get invited to walks and other breast cancer fundraisers or an education event at your local hospital. If you pass a television on Sunday af-ternoon, you may see professional foot-ball players wearing pink cleats, socks, gloves and caps.

It’s exciting to see so many people will-ing to support the fight against breast cancer by honoring survivors and re-membering those who’ve passed away. Take part in the month’s fun activities, but make sure you stop to focus on im-proving your own breast health.

October is a busy month for many of us participating in breast cancer aware-ness events, but don’t let it end without knowing when you’re scheduled for your next mammogram, and make sure you review your exposure to breast can-cer risk factors.

Breast cancer is the most common can-cer in women with the exception of non-melanoma skin cancer, and one in eight women in the United States is diagnosed with the disease during her lifetime. Though breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in wom-en, diagnosis and treatment continue to improve. More than 90 percent of women diagnosed with an early stage breast cancer will survive, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Technology means survivorsToday’s technology makes it possible to detect the disease earlier, which in-creases the chance for a cure. There are approximately 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

The American Cancer Society rec-ommends that women obtain mam-mograms each year beginning at age 40 as long as they are in good health When was your last mammogram?

A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast taken with a special device that uses only a small amount of radiation. A specially trained technologist positions your breast between two plastic plates. For a few seconds, pressure is applied to spread the breast tissue in order for the radiologist to determine normal breast tissue from abnormal. Two pictures are usually taken of each breast. Some women may feel a little discomfort, but it only lasts a few seconds and firm com-pression is an important part of a quality exam.

A doctor specially trained in radiology will read the mammogram to see if there are any abnormalities. The results will not determine if a finding is cancerous or not—only a biopsy can do that—but a mammogram can show abnormalities such as lumps or calcifications that can-not be felt.

There are two common types of mam-mograms: screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms. A screening mammogram is used for women who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. A diagnostic mammo-gram is used to evaluate symptoms de-tected by the patient or her healthcare provider. Common symptoms include lumps, pain, skin changes and nipple discharge. A diagnostic mammogram also may be used to evaluate changes found on a screening mammogram.

A diagnostic mammogram is typically scheduled for a longer length of time than a screening mammogram because it involves more in-depth examination by the technologist and radiologist. Re-sults are given to the patient at the time of the appointment. Screening results are usually sent both to the care provid-er and patient in the mail.

Know the risksMammograms are not the only step that you should take as you focus on your breast health. It’s also important to re-

October Reminder: Don’t Forget Breast Health

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duce your exposure to breast cancer risk factors. Lead a balanced lifestyle:

• Consume alcohol only in moderation

• Exercise regularly • Achieve and maintain

a healthy body weight • Schedule a clinical

breast exam with your healthcare provider

You may also want to discuss the ben-efits and limitations of breast self-exams at that time, including proper technique. Self-exams may help you get to know the normal look and feel of your breasts. When you make breast self-exams rou-tine, you will have a better idea of when a change doesn’t feel or look right.

Are you at higher than average risk for breast cancer? It’s a good idea to recall and note relatives who’ve been diag-nosed with breast and ovarian cancers.

Women with a strong family history of cancer who have had radiation therapy to the chest or specific genetic syn-dromes and a history of certain benign (non-cancerous) breast conditions may qualify for supplemental screening

in addition to mammograms. These factors should be dis-cussed with your healthcare pro-vider or a high-risk counselor to determine which tests are best for you.

The increased focus on breast cancer during October is great for raising awareness and work-ing toward a worthwhile cause. But, don’t forget to make a year-long commitment to take care of yourself.

Caroline Daly, M.D., is a board-certified women’s imaging radiologist at Spartanburg Regional. She will lead a discussion titled “Undressing the Truth—What is Mammography?” on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Spartanburg Regional’s Gibbs Cancer Center. Call 560-6747 to register.

Spartanburg Regional’s Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health is a state-of-the-art imaging center consolidating digital mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast MRI and bone densitometry into one easily accessible outpatient location.

The center also offers digital screening mammography at Spartanburg OB-GYN at North Grove, the Woman’s Clinic and the Village Hospital in Greer. Screening mammograms are also offered on Spartanburg Regional’s Mobile Mammography unit. Call 560-7999 to schedule a mammogram.

As a statistics teacher, I chose Gibbs with my head. As a survivor, I know Gibbs by heart.

Cathy Powell, breast cancer survivor

Cathy Powell’s breast cancer diagnosis totally blindsided her. She was healthy, active and the mother of two preteen girls. How could she possibly have breast cancer?

But Cathy’s an award-winning statistics teacher, so she immediately started doing her homework. She knew she wanted breast cancer specialists who were up on the latest research and treatments. And she wanted to be sure they had a successful track record to prove it.

Cathy chose Gibbs. And that made all the difference in the world.

Go figure. She could get world-class care without leaving home.

One of the many clinical research trials being conducted at Gibbs studies the effectiveness and side effects of adding a new drug to current breast cancer treatment regimens. By evaluating next-generation treatments, Gibbs is helping to make positive outcomes like Cathy’s the new standard.

Spartanburg Regional • 101 East Wood Street • Spartanburg SC 29303 • 864.560.6000 • gibbscancercenter.com

In Cathy’s profession, numbers don’t lie. So when she learned that Gibbs is the only comprehensive community cancer center in the Carolinas, she took a closer look. Once she discovered that Gibbs is affiliated with MD Anderson Physicians Network, she knew she’d found the right answer, because MD Anderson is ranked #1 in cancer care. Go figure. She could get world-class care without

leaving home.

Numbers seldom tell the whole story, though. What Cathy found most comforting was the openness, compassion and respect she encountered at

Gibbs. Within days of diagnosis, Cathy’s multi-disciplinary team put a precise treatment plan in place, and her nurse-navigator stayed with her every step of the way, keeping her and her family fully informed, presenting treatment options clearly and honestly, and supporting her decisions completely.

Five years later, Cathy is still cancer-free, and the odds of any recurrence are exceedingly slim.

At Gibbs, that’s how we measure success.

I counted on Gibbs for my cure. That’s why I’m still here.

Gibbs Cancer Center is a nationally recognized cancer treatment program with a multi-disciplinary team of experts who focus exclusively on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.

Gibbs is the only center in the Carolinas – and one of only nine in the nation – affiliated with the MD Anderson Physicians Network. MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the largest and most technologically advanced cancer centers in the world.

Gibbs is the only comprehensive community cancer center in the Carolinas, was one of the first centers selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to participate in the Community Clinical Oncology Program, and is the only NCI Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) in the Carolinas.

Gibbs’ customized support services for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers include:

• Center for Healing • Cancer Learning Center• Cancer rehabilitation, including the Energy for Life program • Survivorship programs• High-risk breast clinic• Support groups• Genetic counseling

Gibbs has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and has earned its highest level of accreditation.

The heart and science of care. That’s why we’re here.

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tioned in Arkansas, California, New Guinea and the Philippines where she actually saw McArthur address his troops.

After Mrs. Rowsey’s extended stay in the Army, she decided to pursue another childhood dream

and attended Art School in Sarasota and Key West Florida. While attending school and pursuing another adventure in her life, she met her second husband, Bob Rowsey, who was at the Naval Base in Florida. Mr. Rowsey was transferred to California and then overseas, and Bea being pregnant with her first child came back to her roots of Spartanburg and back to Spartanburg Gen-eral Hospital for the birth of their blessed, Susan. Mrs. Rowsey returned to her family home on Palmetto St. to raise not only her daughter Susan, but also her grandson, after the death of her daughter.

Happy 91st Birthday! We salute you for your service to our country, your courage to pursue your dreams, and the encourage-ment you give to all of us in the Spartan-burg community who have had the privilege and “HONOR” of your acquaintance. We are honored that you chose to come back “home” to our community, after serving our country, following your dreams, and travel-ing extensively. There is no place like home!

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At “Home” with Mrs. Beatrice Rowsey

October and November are special months for Beatrice (Bea) Rowsey. Bea was born on October 24th, 1920 at Steadley Hospital in Spartanburg to Mr. & Mrs. Orion Herring.

She will be celebrating her 91st birthday this month. She is a true “native” of Spartanburg County who stepped outside of female gen-der boundaries to serve her community and her country. On November 13th, 2011, Mrs. Bea Rowsey will also be celebrating her 15th anniversary as one of Magnolia Manor’s lon-gest long term care resident. After a brief ill-ness and the death of close family members, Mrs. Rowsey could no longer care for herself and required some degree of observation and medical care. Although traveling exten-sively with the Army, Mrs. Rowsey returned home to raise her family in Spartanburg County, and now resides at “home” with her Magnolia Manor family.

Beatrice (Bea) Rowsey stories of yesteryear not only warm the heart, but inspire resi-dents, staff, visitors, and anyone who has the “honor” of meeting such an accomplished woman. Mrs. Rowsey shared with us one of her fondest birthday memories as a child. Mrs. Rowsey has always been an avid reader from an early age thanks to her father’s en-couragement. Mrs. Rowsey always received

a new book every year from her father on her birthday. Some of her favorite books in-cluded Tarzan and other adventure stories promoting her love for adventure and travel. These stories also helped Mrs. Rowsey to de-velop a very independent nature that served her well later in life.

After graduating Spartanburg High School, Mrs. Rowsey, upon her mother’s insistence, attended the Young Ladies Finishing School, Fassifern, in Hendersonville, NC. She then went to work for her father as a bookkeeper at Herring Furniture Company. Mrs. Row-sey met and married Jim Reppert while helping run the family business. Soon af-ter their marriage, the US was engaged in WWII, and both she and her husband en-listed in the Army. From business woman to military person, Mrs. Rowsey became one of the first WACS in the Army. She was sta-

By Joy Mabry

While you’ve been taking care of everyone

else, who’s been taking care of you?

Maybe you’ve noticed your body doing things

it hasn’t done before. Maybe you’ve thought

about getting it checked out, but just haven’t

gotten around to it. Maybe you just want some

answers and advice on how to take better care

of yourself.

We’re here to help. Our practices are staffed

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