Women`s History - Aiken Bella Magazine
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Women`s History - Aiken Bella Magazine
Women’s History Month February 2013 Women’s History: Reality TV Shows– for Real? page 14 The Center for African American History, Art, and Culture page 26 pages 9-13 Martha Schofield Dr. Sandra Jordan Lucy Pickens Eulalie Salley Bob Harrington to be Honored page 4 Bella Walking Tour #1 page 17 CONTENTS • Intriguing • Empowering • Entertaining March Features 4 Former Headmaster Robert J. Harrington Honored 8 by Kathy Huff Women’s History: Just Like a Woman The Determination of Martha Schofield by Phyllis Maclay 10 Dr. Sandra Jordan Seeks Student and Community Input for USCA by Heather Wright by Heather Wright by James Miley, USCA Writer, and Kathy Huff 14 Is This for Real? TV Fan Rates Reality Shows 6 The Flying Foodie: Quince, the Comeback Fruit by Chef Belinda 16 Roots and Wings: The More Stress Changes, the More it Stays the Same by Betts Hunter Gatewood 24 Catching the Wave: The Top 5 Issues Facing Business Today by Liz Stewart 25 The Art of Tea: Tea Pairings by Lady Kelly MacVean 30 Good Sense Medicine: Hormones by Margaret Foreman 17 Special Pullout Section: Bella Historical Walking Tour #1 Ciao Bella 12 The Pickens-Salley House: Rich in History 3 21 Bella Buzz 11 Chancellor’s Student Task Forces to Improve USCA Environment Bella Favorites by Zoom Heaton 35 Scene Around Town March 2013, Volume 10, No.2 Mailing Address 124 Trafalgar St., SW Aiken, SC 29801 Publisher Kathy Urban Huff editor@aikenbellamagazine.com Advertising Kathy Huff 803/439-4026 ads@aikenbellamagazine.com Barbara Stafford 803/646-8160 bellasales@aikenbellamagazine.com Photography Kathy Huff, Jim Stafford Staff Writers Anna Dangerfield, Phyllis Maclay Susan Elder, Tony Baughman, Sally Bradley, Belinda Smith-Sullivan Graphic Design Jim Stafford by Susan Elder 26 “Embrace the Legacy”- The Center for African American History, Art and Culture by Anna Dangerfield ? Want BELLA delivered to your mailbox Subscriptions (9 issues per year) are available via US Mail for $30. Send checks payable to: BELLA Magazine 124 Trafalgar Street SW Aiken, SC 29801 31 A Dancing Lifestyle: The Shag by Tony Baughman 32 Swamp on a Hill: Carolina Bays by Phyllis Maclay March 2013 Ad Directory 3 Monkeys Fine Gifts......................................... 13 . Aiken Obstetric and Gynecology Associates....... 16 Aiken Ophthalmology......................................... 29 Aiken Regional Medical Centers...................... 3, 36 AllStar Tents and Events.................................... 35 Auto Tech..........................................................30 Barbranne Clinton, Hair Stylist........................... 15 Barbara Sue Brodie Needleworks....................... 13 Chef Belinda Spices...................................... 15,18 Child Advocacy Center Luncheon - Erin Merryn... 20 Cynthia F. Catts, RD, Nutrition Therapist............. 13 Inner Beauty MD................................................ 27 Janney Montgomery Scott—Kenneth Wiland....... 12 Juilliard in Aiken 2013 Festival............................ 12 La Dolce Gourmet Bakery, Coffee & Tea Bar....... 28 Lionel Smith Ltd................................................. 7 Mead Hall Episcopal School............................... 10 NeriumAD Skin Treatment—Vaughn Packer........ 33 The Pain Center—Dr. William Durrett.................. 23 2 Palmetto Package and Fine Wine Shop............... 28 Palmetto Web Enterprises—Sean Rachal............ 15 Phoenix Ministries, Inc.—Dr. Bob Strachan......... 24 Ray Massey, Attorney ....................................... 21 Rose Hill Estate................................................. 15 Ruby Masters, Mark Taylor Insurance................. 13 Russell Padgett, AXA Financial Advisor............... 28 Shellhouse Funeral Home................................... 22 South Point Construction................................... 11 Stewart & Associates—Liz Stewart.................... 28 Summerville Rags.............................................. 33 The Tailor Shop................................................. 28 TLC Medical Centre........................................... 13 Unique Expressions Gifts and More...................... 5 University of South Carolina Aiken...................... 25 Wayne’s Automotive & Towing Center................... 9 WSKX-92.7 FM Radio......................................... 18 The Willcox-- Hotel, Restaurant, Spa...................34 York Cottage Antiques......................................... 2 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 Ciao Bella! Every month Bella has the challenge of producing a cover to entice readers and offer a peek into that month’s content. Luckily, many times the cover is a given because of the season or the subjects, and Bella’s graphic designer Jim Stafford is gifted at coming up with excellent covers. But March is one of those months where many covers could be considered. How about the Triple Crown? Nah—did that last year, and besides, we don’t have any stories about horses in this issue. I laughed out loud at Margaret Foreman’s article on reality TV shows, but I really don’t want to encourage those folks with the weird lives any more than necessary. We could have printed the map from Susan Elder’s walk, but there are two more coming in the series. And on and on. However, we are featuring several women in honor of Women’s History Month. But then, the question arose: How does one illustrate Women’s History Month? Strong Women Editorially, the answer is easy. BELLA is featuring two strong women educators in this month’s issue: Martha Schofield, who is legendary in Aiken history for her tireless efforts to reach out to and teach the black community after the Civil War, and Dr. Sandra Jordan, USCA’s new chancellor who is making her mark as the third leader of BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 “Covering” Bella and Rosie the Riveter our local university, and the first woman in that position. Other standout local women are also featured in Bella: Lucy Holcombe Pickens and Eulalie Chafee Salley, both of whom resided in the Pickens-Salley House, formerly known as Edgewood. For that matter, the house itself could be considered a “she” and is another example of grit and determination—how many houses can you name that have survived two moves? It was drawn the 25 miles between Edgefield and Aiken by mule-driven sleds and then later moved from Kalmia Hill to USCA. Today it is the office of Dr. Sandra Jordan and others in the administration at USCA. What a gal! Everyone Knows and Loves Rosie Jim searched the Internet and came up with the iconic Rosie the Riveter flexing her muscles. Well, why not? Women are strong. They are survivors and do what has to be done—that’s why Rosie took a job during World War II, right? And as the articles in this issue portray, they are intelligent, hardworking, passionate, and visionary. I think Rosie reflects all of those qualities and more. Certainly the choice of Rose the Riveter solved the problem of what to put on the cover. That allowed me to check off another box on the Bella to-do list. But even more, Rosie reminded me that I’m proud to be a woman working freely in what used to be considered a man’s world. In some areas of the world, that is not the case. But here in Aiken, a little more than two years ago, I bought a woman’s magazine—that is, a magazine with a female target audience—and have slowly been changing it to a general interest magazine. (At least that’s what my male readers tell me.) Are many of the articles about women and aimed at women? Yes. Are many of those features enjoyed by men? Yes! The Point of the Women’s Movement The whole point of the women’s movement has been equality, not superiority. I don’t want to be in the Army, but some women do, and should be allowed to participate as befits their skill and readiness. Men cannot bear children, but does that make them any less as fathers? Of course not. It’s not just about equality, it’s about equal opportunity—for both sexes. So when Rosie flexed her muscles, she was doing it to prove something. She did it 70 years ago in factories and made history—women’s history. We honor Women’s History in this issue, but Bella celebrates women in every issue—and men too; Bella celebrates people. That’s the best equality of all. Kathy Huff 3 Former Headmaster Robert J. Harrington Honored One of the most beloved figures in the history Indeed, Bob emphasized that Aiken Prep students have always had an alliance with St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church as well. On Sundays, Protestant Aiken Prep boarding students were walked the two blocks from school to St. Thaddeus, “straight to the front on the epistle side, in their navy blue suits.” The boys also received religious instruction from the church priest once a week, and many of them helped usher at services and became acolytes. “They were involved with the church,” Bob remarked, who himself is a member of St. Thaddeus. of Aiken Preparatory School will be honored this month as its alumni, friends and associates and those of its new parent school, Mead Hall, gather at the campus to dedicate the administration building to Robert J. Harrington. The dedication of Harrington Hall will take place Friday, March 15, at 3 p.m. on the Aiken Prep campus at 619 Barnwell Avenue NW. The event is open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to wear or bring a hat. The program will be followed by tours of the 97-year-old school and the 5 p.m. roast of Harrington, billed as “Hats Off to Bob!” Fondly remembered by hundreds of Aiken Prep students as an excellent teacher and the friendly but firm headmaster who succeeded Headmaster Fletcher in 1971, he was “surprised and quite pleased” to learn that the administration building would be named for him. “At least I’m alive to enjoy it!” he added. Grandparents Met in Aiken It was happenstance that brought Bob to Aiken in 1947, even though his maternal grandparents were quite familiar with the little South Carolina town. They met here in the latter part of the 19th century while with their Winter Colony families. Bob’s great-grandfather Charles Harrington once owned a house on Newberry Street that in 1931 was moved a short distance by Richard Howe to become part of Banksia, now home of the Aiken County Historical Museum. “My grandmother Marian Andrews’ family rented the house on Hayne Avenue where I believe Dr. and Mrs. Ray Vaughters now live,” he said. “It was a fantastic coincidence that I came to Aiken. If I had known I would eventually be living here, I would have asked my greatgrandfather more questions,” Bob said, laughing. Bob’s more than 60-year career with Aiken Preparatory School began in 1947, when the Harvard University graduate was hired after a year of graduate school to teach 5th grade. “I had decided to teach, and the Cambridge office dealt with independent schools, so I went to eight interviews for eight places,” he said. However, Harold A. Fletcher, then headmaster of Aiken Prep, had asked a Harvard dean friend to refer any good candidates. Eventually Bob interviewed with Fletcher, and “I liked what he said about the school.” “And here we are still” The Providence, Rhode Island native made preparations to move to the South. “Within one hour of my arrival, I had met my future wife,” he commented, “although of course I didn’t know it at the time.” Bob’s future wife was Nancy Fletcher, daughter of his boss. Bob taught for three years, then went on to two other schools in New England. However, 4 by Kathy Huff Head of Aiken Day Too Bob Harrington Bob and Nancy’s long-distance romance became an engagement, and as they were planning their wedding in 1954, and making plans to live in Deerfield, Mass., Nancy’s mother died in Aiken. “On the plane back from the funeral, however, Seymour Knox, who was chairman of the Aiken Prep Board at the time, asked me to come back to Aiken Prep to help Headmaster Fletcher at school and Nancy could be a hostess for her father. It turned out to be a wonderful decision,” he recalled. “And here we are still.” Changing Times At the time of his return, Aiken Prep was changing with the times. The school had always been a junior boarding school, offering grades 4 through 8. Although the largely northern Winter Colony population of students who boarded was dwindling, there was an increase in the number of boarding students from the Southeast. At the same time, the number of day students was increasing, thanks to the influx of DuPont families arriving with the Savannah River Plant, and Aiken Prep added the 9th grade level in 1960. This past summer, when news was released of the impending merger of Mead Hall and Aiken Prep, Bob Harrington was credited by both school boards as a driving force behind the union. “I was for it from the very beginning,” Bob said. “It’s a marriage made in heaven.” Bob recalled that there were always close ties between Mead Hall and Aiken Prep. In its early days, Mead Hall headmaster Joseph Harris requested the Aiken Prep reading teacher for help in developing the reading program and the curriculum. The schools then collaborated on summer reading sessions. “Many of those summer students attended Aiken Prep later as day students, including Gil Royal and Bobby Harte,” he said. However, it was not only boys that Bob was in charge of here in Aiken. For 11 years, he also ran Aiken Day School, the private school for girls established in 1932. Led by Bob, Aiken Day School merged into Aiken Prep in 1989, right after his retirement as headmaster. This move expanded Aiken Prep from its 4-9 format into 3K-9 and also made it co-educational. The school was expanded through high school in the early 2000s and then discontinued boarding as an option. Casey Lewellyn Young was one of the first girls on campus when Aiken Day merged with Aiken Prep. “The girls were met with mixed feelings. The boys loved their all boy school, but they sure were not complaining that there were girls around either!” she commented. While the student body mix has altered through the years, the physical property is still at the original site purchased by founders Thomas and Louise Hitchcock in 1916. The main building now to be known as Harrington Hall started out as a private home before becoming the boarding school housing the sons of the Winter Colony families wintering in Aiken. The property is bounded by Richland Avenue on the south, Barnwell on the north, Florence Street on the east and County and private property on the west, almost an entire city block, only three blocks from downtown Aiken. The school term began in October and ended in May. As years progressed, the gym in the southwest corner was built and the house sported additions for classrooms and dormitory space. Teddy Roosevelt’s Advice “My grandfather loved riding,” Bob reminisced. “He used to ride with Teddy Roosevelt in the Aiken Hunt. Roosevelt was good friends with the Hitchcocks. When he found out they were going to open a school, he told them, ‘Kids need plenty of fresh air. Don’t heat the dormitories.’ ” “Who would have guessed Teddy Roosevelt was the reason those little boys froze on the sleeping porches?” asked Barbara Strack, current Mead Hall Board member and former member of the Aiken Prep Board. The dormitories at Aiken Prep were eventually heated. Today, with no boarding students, they have been turned into classrooms. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 Former student Scott Lacher recalled that Bob had memorized the number of steps from those dormitories down to the first floor so that he could leave the building without turning any lights on and not disturb the sleepers. “He wore crepesoled shoes to be quiet too,” he added. Alumni Hold Him in High Regard After his retirement as headmaster, Bob continued to teach at Aiken Prep up until a couple of years ago. His philosophy of education holds that a teacher should have “a very fine knowledge of the subject matter because that instills confidence in the student that the teacher can impart knowledge. He should also be enthusiastic to the point of being contagious.” Although it has been 25 years since his retirement, Bob still corresponds with Aiken Prep alumni and remembers everything about them from their school days and afterwards as well. Most older alumni today remember him from his Latin class, but he also taught 5th, 7th and 8th grades. “He was the best teacher I ever had in my life, period. That’s including high school, college, and graduate school,” stated Aiken Prep alumnus Brad Kuhn. “He appealed to each student’s best way of learning and understanding, inspiring us to want to learn more. Whatever he was teaching, he made it interesting.” “He also expected high standards of everyone, but he himself lived up to those standards,” stated Scott Lacher, another former student. “He is generous, with a positive nature, and leaves everybody feeling better for having been around him. It may sound corny, but he’s a marvelous man, totally kind and aboveboard, the kind of man to whom sportsmanship and fair play are important.” Students often return to the campus and seek out Bob to thank him. “Alumni weekends are wonderful experiences for thank-you’s,” said Bob. This bears out what his mentor Harold Fletcher told him years ago, that “students may not appreciate what you are teaching now but the rewards come later when they return and thank you.” In a postscript, Bob added, “That’s also when they tell you all the bad things they did you didn’t know about!” The Rich and Famous The Harringtons’ association with the Winter Colony in Aiken and other families with mile-long pedigrees frequently made for interesting stories. An avid tennis player in younger days, Bob was scheduled to play tennis with Laura Bostwick at the Mead Tennis Court. She asked whether her visitors could play doubles with them. The visitors turned out to be Oleg Cassini, later dress designer to Jackie Kennedy, and his wife, actress Gene Tierney. The couple had been estranged and was trying to reconcile. “I couldn’t take my eyes off her,” remembered Bob. “She was the loveliest woman I’d ever seen. But she couldn’t play tennis.” Another time, “We had Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Auchincloss who had sought out Nancy’s help for their son’s reading problem. She was the mother-in-law of a U.S. Senator (John F. Kennedy) who later became the President of the United States! In our little cottage!” Until they retired, Bob and Nancy had never lived anywhere in Aiken other than the Aiken Prep campus, where they raised a son, Robert J. Harrington, Jr., and a daughter, Elizabeth, currently living in North Carolina. Rob is the college counselor at the Aiken Prep campus, where his own two sons attend school— Zach, a graduating senior who will attend Clemson—and Jake, a freshman. The “burning question,” according to Brad Kuhn, is “How does he stay so young?” When this question was posed to the 87-year-old Bob, he just smiled and said, “I don’t know.” “For me, Mr. Harrington represents the best of Aiken Prep: integrity, honor, tradition, mixed with a little spunk. I feel as though I am a better person just for knowing him,” said alumna Casey Young. All of Aiken will have the chance to know Bob Harrington better March 15 at the event where he will be honored, and his name will decorate the school he so dearly loves and that so dearly loves him. Aiken’s Triple Crown Souvenir Headquarters. Unique Expressions Gifts and More 1521 Whiskey Road, Aiken • 803-641-7906 • M–F: 9-6 • Sat: 9-5 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 5 THE FLYIN G FO IE OD by Chef Belinda Quince - The Comeback Fruit Neglected for decades, the mysterious quince is making a comeback, featured on the menus of upscale restaurants, and three cookbooks in recent years proclaiming its resurgence. Similar to an apple or pear, with its rich, golden skin tone and alluring aroma - reminiscent of pineapple and guava - the quince is actually a relative of the rose. Greek mythology holds that the quince was a gift from Aphrodite, the goddess of love; and it was a ritual offering at ancient Greek wedding feasts. Some scholars believe quince is the original “forbidden fruit,” as it is native to the area where the Garden of Eden is thought to have been located. If there was ever a poster child for the “slow-food” movement, the quince is it. Unlike the apple or pear, quince cannot be eaten raw. Hard and astringent, it will literally leave a bitter taste in your mouth. But when slow-cooked, it develops a very sweet flavor, like a perfumed apple. With cooking, the quince assumes a grainy texture, similar to a pear, and turns a gorgeous rosy color. Its complex taste is compatible with citrus and warming spices, such as nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Equally at home in sweet or savory dishes, quince is used to make tarts, jams, and preserves, and is also a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern meat stews. In Latin countries, quince is turned into a paste called membrillo and is used in tapas dishes that contain Manchego - a sweet counterbalance to the strong-flavored cheese. The quince is high in pectin, the natural gelling agent that allows jams and jellies to thicken. This made quince a very popular base for preserves in ancient times. The Portuguese word for quince is marmelo and over time evolved into what we know today as the word marmalade. Look for quince between March and May and again from November to January, in large supermarket chains, specialty food stores and ethnic markets. Quince Jam Makes about 5 half-pints 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 4 cups sugar Prepare the quince by washing and cutting in half. Working around the core, grate the quince flesh (including the peel) with a cheese grater, until you have about 6 cups of grated quince. Put water in a large, wide, thick-bottomed saucepan (6-8 quarts) and bring to a boil. Add the grated quince, lemon juice and lemon zest. Reduce heat and simmer until the quince is soft, about 10 minutes. Add the sugar and bring to a boil again. Stir to dissolve all of the sugar. Lower the heat to medium high. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until quince jam turns pink and thickens to desired consistency, about 30-40 minutes. Ladle into hot, sterilized canning jars* and seal. Before applying the lids, sterilize the lids by placing them in a bowl and pouring boiling water over them. Wipe the rims of the jars clean before applying the lids. * To sterilize the jars, rinse out the jars, dry them, and place them, without lids, in a 200° F oven for 10 minutes. Quince Tarte Tatin Serves 8 9-inch pastry crust 7 cups water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 lemon, cut in half, crosswise 1 teaspoon cardamom 1 vanilla bean, split 6 large quince, or 8 medium Poach Quince 2 pounds quince, rinsed, grated (discard cores, leave peel on), about 5 quince 4 1/4 cups water 6 Mix the water, sugar, honey, lemon and vanilla bean in a large non-reactive pot and place over medium-to-high heat. While the liquid is heating, quarter, peel, and remove the cores of the quince. Make sure to remove anything tough or fibrous. As you peel and prepare the quince quarters, slip each one into the simmering liquid. Once they’re all done, cover the pot with a round of parchment paper with a walnut-sized hole cut in the center. Simmer the quince (do not boil) for at least an hour, until the quince are cooked through. Cooking time will vary, depending on the quince. They’re done when they are cooked through - verify by piercing one with the tip of a sharp paring knife. Drain on a clean drying towel. Assemble the Tarte Tatin Pour 1 1/4 cup of strained quince poaching liquid into a Tarte Tatin pan or cast iron skillet. Cook over moderate heat until the liquid is thick and syrupy (the consistency of honey) and remove from heat. The amount should be about 1/4 cup. Lay poached quince quarters, which have been patted dry, snugly against each other, rounded side down, in the pan. Pack them in tightly as they’ll settle down once baked. On a lightly-floured surface, roll the dough into a circle a few inches bigger than the pan you’re using. Drape the dough over the quince, tucking in the edges, and bake on a lower rack in a 375° F oven for approximately 45 minutes. The tart is done when the crust is deep golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest on a cooling rack for a few minutes to settle, then overturn a rimmed serving platter or baking sheet over the tart, and flip the tart over. (Wear long oven mitts and be sure to take appropriate precautions, as hot liquid may escape.) Glaze the tart with any remaining juices. Serve warm, or at room temperature. Tarte Tatin should ideally be eaten the same day it is made. Rewarm in a low oven or microwave before serving, if desired. Belinda Smith-Sullivan is a food writer, personal chef, and pilot who enjoys exploring the “off the beaten path” culinary world. Her love of cooking and entertaining motivated her to give up a corporate career to pursue a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. Now living in Aiken, she currently markets her own spice line called Chef Belinda Spices. Visit her blog at www.flyingfoodie.blogspot.com. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 7 Just Like a Woman The Determination of Martha Schofield Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light. ~Norman B. Rice M artha and her mother looked up as the hinges on the kitchen door moaned. The door swung open to reveal a trembling black woman who leaned against the wall, panting. She was a runaway slave to their Bucks County, Pennsylvania, home, covered with cuts and bruises; a deep gash just beginning to scab over on her forehead. The refugee limped to them as they helped her walk, realizing she had broken bones throughout her body. But the physical wounds were not the only injuries this victim suffered; she told the Schofields how her husband, daughter, and son had been sold to different masters the previous month. Fifteen-year-old Martha raced to get her father. Knowing the fugitive to be in danger, the family dressed her in Martha’s mother’s bonnet and shawl, then whisked her away in the family wagon. It was just in time, for after the frightened woman’s flight from their Pine Grove farm, her furious owner raged in and ransacked the Schofields’ home. Martha Schofield never forgot that runaway slave. Martha on a Mission Born in 1839, Martha was raised by Oliver and Mary Schofield, active Quakers who supported abolition and women’s rights. She was destined to champion the fight against oppression as she witnessed her parents’ passion for their causes. After graduating from high school, Martha taught AfricanAmerican students at a Quaker school in Martha Schofield Philadelphia. The emancipation of slaves in 1863 filled Martha with longing to move south to educate freed slaves. At the age of 25, she took her life savings of $468 and left her family, responding to President Lincoln’s appeal to help freed slaves and people displaced from the Civil War. Two City Blocks and a Plan St. Helena Island, South Carolina, became a haven for emancipated slaves who fled plantations along the coast. Schools had been set up to teach 8 by Phyllis Maclay them how to read and write. In 1865 Martha went to work there for the newly formed Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (called simply “the Freedman’s Bureau) a program where medicine, food, and education were given to its clients. But a disease carried by coastal mosquitoes stole her health, forcing her to rest and relocate to a healthier climate. Arriving in Aiken in 1868, Martha recovered then bought approximately two city blocks of land on the east side of what is York Street today. Her plans: to establish a “normal” (teaching) school that would teach black students to become educators, and a facility that would teach life skills. Opening as a day school in 1870 with three teachers and 68 students, African-American students attended austere academic courses. There were also classes in masonry, carpentry, agriculture and blacksmithing for boys, and sewing and cooking for girls. One of the school’s graduates was Dr. Matilda Evans, South Carolina’s first African-American female doctor. The school’s campus expanded and soon a chapel, library, and dormitories dotted the area. Growing in size and status, the school became the realization of Martha’s vision. Money was sent to her from her friends in the North, including Susan B. Anthony. Aiken’s AME Church and other local African-Americans supported her efforts with money and encouragement. When money almost ran out, the AME church quickly raised $42 to keep the doors open. Martha’s students often told their parents of their affection for this woman who taught with altruism and kindness. She allowed parents to barter services and goods to pay for their children’s tuition and expenses. The black community loved and respected her, and soon Martha’s reputation earned the same from all of Aiken. Her ingenuity also helped her gain respect from the white community of Aiken when she opened a print shop and store to teach her students how to manage not only their lives, but also a business. The upside was it brought more than $10,000 of revenue into Aiken. But disaster struck her dreams when a fire erupted in the boys’ dormitory and left it a pile of smoldering ashes and embers. Fortunately no lives were lost in the blaze. By 1910 improvements had been made at the school, which now also owned and operated a 280-acre farm just outside Aiken. All department heads (except the headmaster/mistress and Martha) and teachers had graduated from the school. Still Waters Run Deep Peaceful, purposeful, polite Martha Schofield also inherited the fiery passion of her parents. It welled within her and drove her to confront an attempt by the South Carolina Congress to pass a bill that would prohibit white teachers instructing black students. Despite her age of 73, she made a trip to the state capital and addressed the governor to block the bill. The year was 1912, when women and blacks struggled for their rights in this state. “The blood in my veins runs back to 1556 when one of my ancestors was burned at the stake because he wanted to serve God in his own way,” she proclaimed (see box). She returned home, allowed to continue her mission to teach AfricanAmericans. Ralph Jackson, Martha Schofield’s ancestor, was burned at the stake as part of the Marian Martyrs under the rule of England’s “Bloody Mary” in June 1556. The queen had restored the relationship between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church, under which people had the choice of exile, conversion to Catholicism, or death. The queen’s first targets were Protestant clergy but soon tradesmen, married men and women were persecuted, and even children were burned alive at the stake. In her five-year reign, 287 martyrs were executed. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 In 1938 Schofield School became a semiprivate high school and received some public funds. It became part of the Aiken Public School System in 1953. After school integration began in Aiken in the ‘60s, Schofield became the school for 9th and 10th grade students of all colors, then was designated a middle school, but still kept its name and identity. The bell tower is the only surviving piece of the original school, and rests at the entrance of Schofield Middle School today. Schofield the Suffragist Martha was asked to become one of the first members of the American Woman’s Suffrage Association in 1871. She said in her letter of acceptance that “justice to woman should be put in as the cornerstone” of newly reformed state governments. Martha was unanimously voted to serve as a delegate to the convention in St. Louis but was unable to attend. She said in the letter explaining her inability to serve, “most especially do the women of South Carolina need to be raised from the subservient and passive condition in which the so-called chivalry has placed them.” The petition for a suffrage amendment failed to pass the legislature, and in 1872 South Carolina slipped into the reputation of “the reluctant state” for women’s rights. Martha joined a new-founded organization called the National American Woman Suffrage Association in 1890 to resurrect efforts for women’s rights in South Carolina. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 For Whom the Bell Tolls Invitations had been sent to more than 300 people for the huge party planned to celebrate Martha’s 77th birthday on February 1, 1916. It was discovered she died before the celebration, so the bell that had announced the next class to students now announced the death of their beloved teacher and friend. As her casket was placed on the train to be transported back to Pennsylvania, people gathered at the depot to honor Martha Schofield by tearfully singing the spiritual “Steal Away” as tribute to the determined Quaker who loved her role as servant to the refugees and victims of the War Between the States. Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus Steal away, steal away home I ain’t got long to stay here My Lord, He calls me He calls me by the thunder The trumpet sounds within-a my soul I ain’t got long to stay here Green trees are bending Po’ sinner stand a-trembling The trumpet sounds within-a my soul I ain’t got long to stay here. Words on Reverse side of plaque: Schofield School educated more than 6,000 students by 1898. Many graduates became teachers and department heads here; others became successful business owners, professionals, farmers, and community leaders. In 1940 alumnus Sanford P. Bradby became its first African-American superintendent. As first a private and later a public school, Schofield has taught children of all races and creeds since 1866. The bell tower nearby once stood atop Carter Hall, built in 1882. Words on plaque at Schofield Middle School today: “This school was founded by the Freedmen’s Bureau shortly after the Civil War to educate freedmen, women, and children. In 1868 Martha Schofield, a Quaker from Pennsylvania, came to Aiken and began her long career as superintendent. The school soon expanded to this two-block site and combined academics with instruction in industrial, farming, and homemaking skills. The 1897 Schofield School bulletin declared, “Character building is our most important work.” 9 New Chancellor Seeks Student and Community Input by Heather Wright, USCA Writer Chancellor Sandra Jordan hopes to create about the projects. “Some are working on three or the best atmosphere at the University of South four task forces,” Jordan said. Chancellor Jordan has a history in the arts Carolina Aiken not only for the students, but also and a great appreciation of the fine arts programs. the community as a whole. She is no stranger A student involved with one of her task forces, to having positions in higher education, and her senior communications major resumé speaks for itself about Anne Fulcher, remembers her dedication to assisting the time Jordan came to a students to reach their full chorus rehearsal and stayed potential. During her recent for its entirety because she State of the Campus Address was unable to come to the she discussed different things performance the next day. that she will do to work Fulcher also appreciates the alongside the community opportunity the Chancellor to strengthen the education is giving students to be a part system at the university. of these changes. “I like that Dr. Jordan She worked to gather wants everyone associated information and also took with our school to be out time to “review our past involved in the different and understand the road our task force groups,” Fulcher university has traveled.” Jordan has made said. It gives us the feeling it clear that the student of ownership. It gives us USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Sandra Jordan body is a priority to her. the feeling that we are all Although she is new to the area, she works to important in the decision-making process that will create relationships with all those involved with the make USCA an even better college.” USCA community. The students are beginning to Campus Changes become more aware of her presence on campus. Jordan plans to have renovations done Out and About to the campus to improve aesthetics for potential “It is like she’s really trying to interact with students and current members of the USCA family. the students and become more involved in student There will be an update to the Penland Courtyard life, said sophomore exercise sports science major and the pedestrian bridge over Rt. 118, the Robert Kayla Millholland. “I see her at basketball games M. Bell Parkway, to the USC Convocation Center and different events like that.” should begin construction in the near future. One of the concepts that she is putting Although the plan was for this project into effect is a number of task forces that include to begin at the beginning of the year, Mike Jara, faculty and student input. (see related story) She Assistant Chancellor for Facilities, commented at wanted any students who would be passionate the recent Chancellor’s Panel that things do not 10 always go as planned. “Sometimes you’re not in control of all the factors,” Jara said. “We are going to have a very safe and iconic structure; something we’ll be really proud of when we’re done.” Despite the fact that things were not going according to the initial timeline Jordan stays optimistic for the student and faculty. “There are so many things that are beyond your control,” she said. What I see is an awful lot of behind the scenes work to satisfy a whole lot of groups.” Communication, Communication In her discussion at the Chancellor’s Panel, she emphasized that communication is essential to have the greatest impact as a leader. “Communication is so important for effective leadership,” Jordan said. “They (those who work for you) make up their own reality in the absence of communication.” Jordan takes the time to get students’ opinions on important issues that will affect the university as a whole. She recently discussed possibly having a tobacco-free campus, and the conversation was very open. Tripp Warrick, student government president, spoke out for smokers despite not being one himself. “I think that if we go to a completely smoke free campus, we’re not compromising,” Warrick said. “If we do that, we’re just cutting them (smokers) out of the mix and just doing things our way.” The Chancellor is assessing both sides of the issue to reach a decision. Chancellor Jordan continues to build relationships with students and faculty members each day she holds this new position, but she knows she is constantly learning new things. “Leadership is a daily challenge,” Jordan said. “You’re constantly working on that.” BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 Chancellor’s Student Task Forces to Improve USCA Environment by Heather Wright, USCA Writer Chancellor Sandra Jordan’s visioning process has created an action plan to provide students with the best possible academic environment. She has created task forces rather than committees because they can handle short-term assignments. The groups include concentrations in academic innovations, marketing, recruiting and staff development. She believes that if a topic needs further attention, a committee can be created to follow up on the information collected by these task forces. When students were invited to work alongside the faculty and staff, a number of them took on the opportunity. They met at the end of January and will give Dr. Jordan a report about their recommendations in April. “We are not limiting the size of the task forces,” Chancellor Jordan said. “We want students who are passionate about the topic.” Implementing the Recommendations The Chancellor hopes that these plans will be put into action after the spring semester. Jordan wants to put a website in place so students who do not have the time to be members of the committees can still have their thoughts and opinions heard. “I want students to feel like, ‘if I see something I feel passionate about, I can write in,’ ” Jordan said. The Chancellor wants the university to know that the campus is “focusing afresh on the needs of the students.” “We need the voices of the students,” Jordan said. “Is there something on campus we’re blind to? We (the administration, faculty and staff) commit our lives to education.” Jordan emphasized the importance of gaining a degree. “I believe students have more flexibility, more financial stability and more BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 Chancellor Jordan with USCA students on campus chances to succeed if they gain a degree, “ she said. “We believe it helps students have fulfilling lives. We need students to help guide this.” After these task forces present their conclusions in the spring, Jordan hopes to begin putting these plans into action in the fall. This is why Jordan has worked with the marketing program to create new ways to showcase USCA’s assets to potential students. Promoting “We’re Number 1!” A university that is continually ranked number one for the quality of its education should promote that to the local community, Jordan said. Thanks to the new billboards around the CSRA, USC Aiken is recognized all around. USCA wants to attract more students from surrounding areas as well as those out of state to help enrich the USCA community. Chancellor Jordan feels that it is important for the university to reach potential students who fulfill the requirements for USCA enrollment. “We ask students how they first learned about us,” Jordan said. “We want people to first become aware of us, learn more and then drive them toward seeking admission. We want them to develop their knowledge of USCA.” She believes that billboards serve as a way of “tipping your hat” to those who are not aware of USCA. The university will continue to do surveys and document which form of marketing has the biggest impact on admission rates. Sophomore English major Kate Hesik believes that this new marketing is an asset to the campus. “I feel like it’s good way to make our campus more diverse because that is what our university is known for,” Hesik said. Intentional Billboards “We want people to know we have a quality institution,” Jordan said. “We want to be very intentional with the placement of our billboards. We want to attract students who will do well at our institution.” As part of this new marketing effort, the billboards, pamphlets and handouts that will be distributed giving information about USCA will all have common themes. The plan is to send people to the website where they can learn about the university and what USCA has to offer. Jordan wants to send a clear message throughout, but does not want the marketing to become redundant. “We want the marketing to be like a family, but shake the message up without compromising the core values,” Jordan said. Heather Wright is a graduating senior at USCA majoring in Communications. She is a BELLA intern this term. 11 The Pickens-Salley House: Rich in History by James Miley, USCA Writer, and Kathy Huff It was called Edgewood in its first and second incarnations. Now in its third life and called the Pickens-Salley House, it is the oldest structure on the University of South Carolina Aiken campus. Originally built in 1829 on a hilltop in Edgefield County, the Pickens-Salley House garnered its names from two extraordinary women who once called the house “home” — Lucy Holcombe Pickens and Eulalie Chafee Salley, whose fortitude and intelligence are vital parts of Aiken’s history. While in Russia, Lucy was once again admired for her beauty by Alexander II, the czar of Russia. A man well-known for his infidelity, he showed his interest in Lucy by giving her fine jewelry. Jewelry was not the only gift Mrs. Pickens received while in Russia. The second gift was the birth of her daughter, Eugenia Frances Dorothea Olga Neva Pickens, called “Douschka,” meaning Eulalie Salley Lucy Pickens Lucy Pickens took residence in the house after marrying Francis Wilkinson Pickens in Texas in 1858. Pickens was a powerful man who first met Lucy in 1857; he was immediately captivated by her beauty and let his interest in her be well-known. While Pickens was interested in her beauty, Lucy was interested in his power. Pickens was chosen by President Buchanan to become the United States ambassador to Russia. He often corresponded with Lucy; however, there was one period in which he had had no reply for 56 days. Knowing that Lucy would admire the prestige that came along with his new appointment, Pickens wrote to inform her of it. It was then she agreed to marry him. Shortly afterwards, Lucy Pickens was married to one of the most powerful men in the state, a position that would prove to be of great importance. On to Russia Not long after they had married, Francis and Lucy Pickens traveled to Russia via steamship. the war in 1865, Francis Pickens was left in dire circumstances, a man without power or wealth. Being one of the men at the forefront of the war had cost him greatly. Lucy once again sold some of the jewelry she had acquired in Russia, this time to save the house. The stress placed on her husband weighed heavily, and in the winter of 1869 he passed away. Lucy Pickens continued to live in the house until her passing on August 8, 1899. The Pickens-Salley House, formerly Edgewood “little darling” in Russian. Her birth prompted the couple to return home. Following their return to the United States, Francis Pickens was elected governor of South Carolina. Under his leadership, South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union, leading to the start of the Civil War in 1861. As the war waged on, Lucy showed her support by selling the jewelry she received from the czar to support Confederate soldiers, earning her the name “Queen of the Confederacy.” She had the honor of being the only woman featured on any Southern currency. When the North won For 25 years the Edgewood sat vacant on that hilltop in Edgefield County. Well aware of its history, Eulalie Chafee Salley decided to take residence in the historic home, but not in Edgefield. Eulalie arranged for the house to be moved to her hometown of Aiken. The boards of the house were labeled and each piece was carefully moved to Kalmia Hill by muledriven sleds. Eulalie, like Lucy, was a woman who knew what she wanted in life. Once quoted as saying, “Limiting me to domestic responsibility would be like hitching a race horse to a plow,” she dedicated her life to women’s rights. She often marched the streets of Aiken with the rest of the Equal Suffrage League. Willing to do whatever it took to bring attention to women’s suffrage, she even dropped pamphlets from an airplane in the early 1900s. Her Inspiration Came in Part from Lucy Interestingly, Eulalie Salley’s determination to obtain the right to vote for women can be partly attributed to Lucy Pickens. When Lucy’s granddaughter, Lucy Pickens Dugas, became ill in 1909, her husband Ben R. 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Although the 19th Amendment granting voting rights to women had been in effect for almost 50 years, South Carolina finally—formally--signed it into law in 1969. At the age of 85, Eulalie Salley stood over the shoulder of Governor Robert McNair as he signed the bill she had worked for over the majority of her life. She died in 1975, becoming the second prominent South Carolina woman to live and die in the same historic house. The Pickens-Salley House Arrives at USCA In 1989, the house was relocated once more. Ronnie Bolton purchased the property where the house stood atop Kalmia Hill to build the Pepper Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Bolton had no desire to tear down the house, and instead, donated it to the University of South Carolina Aiken. Through various donations, the university had the house moved onto the campus. It has remained largely intact over the years, the mantels, high ceilings and flooring being relatively unchanged from the original 1829 house. However, today, instead of being a residence, it is the office building of the chancellor and other administrative offices. Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Deidre Martin, who works in the Pickens-Salley House, appreciates the history of the house and its location on campus. “It gives us a tie to the area,” said Martin. “We are so fortunate to have the Pickens-Salley House on the USC Aiken campus, and it is a privilege to preserve a place that has witnessed so much of the history of this state and region. I’m especially proud that we were able to tell the stories of the wonderful people—especially the stories of the two women—who walked the floors of Edgewood through the documentary made in 2010. “I have come to believe that the house has a way of having folks fall in love with it and want to protect it. Lucy and Eulalie certainly loved this house and today there are many of us who have come to love the house. In fact, one of the greatest compliments anyone paid me after the making of the documentary was when Emily Cooper told me, “You have done a wonderful thing in telling her story. Now no one can ever tear down this special house.” Now at 184 years old, the Pickens-Salley House rests in a place where its history continues to be appreciated and honored. MARK TAYLOR A N D A S S O C I AT E S , L L C Ruby Masters Ask me about aging into Medicare 803-349-7468 Cynthia F. Catts, RD Nutrition Therapist • Weight Reduction • Menopause Issues • Cholesterol & Blood Pressure Lowering • Eating Disorders • One-on-One Counseling Call today for more information or to schedule an appointment! 803-642-9360 • cattfood@bellsouth.net 5160 Woodside Executive Court in Aiken, SC L r old MEDICA “We want you EE Pick Up. FR EQUIPMENT. 45-9917... 6 t a rd a h ic R Just call . , and donate.. 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Two years later, reality sensation American Idol premiered and became a ratings phenomenon —not only the #1 reality show, but the #1 television show overall. Since 2008 the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has recognized the reality television genre as a competitive category in its annual Emmy awards. Not the Hit the Writers Wanted The creative community responsible for scripted programming sees the genre as a threat; the Writers Guild of America complains that every reality show is a chance lost for a scripted series. When Hollywood writers went on strike in 2007, they faced a catch-22. The networks filled programming with reality shows, and the reality shows skyrocketed to success. According to television executives, reality shows generate a large amount of revenue and are not expensive to create. There are no star salaries and product placement is easy. Do you remember the Salahi couple who crashed a White House dinner? They did it to promote The Real Housewives of Washington, D.C. Later the homely husband had to deal with his wife’s disappearance, only to find out she ran off with the guitarist in the rock band Journey. The same year a Colorado family staged a hoax claiming their young son floated away in a helium balloon and disappeared. Why the hoax? They hoped to get a reality TV deal. 15 Minutes of Fame Andy Warhol predicted that “in the future everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” Snooki had much more than 15 minutes. She went from binge 14 drinking on The Jersey Shore to romance, a new baby, and a new reality show with girlfriend JWoww. President Obama and Governor Romney knew who Snooki was. Snooki even got a tweet from Senator John McCain about the tanning bed tax. Duck Dynasty and Swamp People depict rural cultures in Louisiana. Cast members of the two shows appeared in Aiken to sold-out crowds. Swamp People depicts the lives of Cajuns on the Atchafalaya River Basin who hunt, shoot and tag alligators during hunting season. When the camera pans to a hand reaching into the murky water for a rope with an alligator on the other end, just inches away, you may jump to your feet screaming. The Robertson family, reality stars of Duck Dynasty, has a multi-million dollar duck call business, The cast of Duck Dynasty and some long grizzly beards, long hair, beautiful wives and beautiful mansions. In one scene, at the Duck Commander headquarters, the temperature is 102 degrees inside and the air conditioning is broken. The unit is being repaired by Mountain Man so it could take all day…or a week. Cousin Si, prone to laziness and saying “Hey!” has left the office for the parking lot and some shade. He has lined the truck bed with a tarp and is filling it up like a swimming pool. He is “hydrating” with an orange slushy in a bucket. Si’s #1 rule: Always have a refreshing beverage with you. (Don’t miss another episode in which Si eats 38 donuts.) An hourlong Christmas special of Duck Dynasty premiered its second season on December 5, 2012. It was the most watched A&E episode in the network’s history, topping shows like CBS’s Survivor and Fox’s The X-Factor. How’s My Hair? On Mudcats, five teams of skilled mudcatters jump in muddy water and stick their hand inside the mouth of flathead catfish weighing around 50 pounds and more. They compete in the 10-week Oklahoma hand fishing competition to find the heaviest catfish in the water. My favorite here has to be Scooter Bivens. Not only is his family hailed as hand fishing royalty, he has trimmed his facial hair so that he looks exactly like a catfish. On a recent installment of Castle, a cast member was murdered on a reality show called The Wives of Wall Street Snooki within the television program. The police captain, an avid fan of The Wives, orders Castle and Beckett to watch at least two episodes of the show to get clues for the case. Castle watches for hours until he comically glazes over and becomes hooked. You will be feeling like a baby in his mother’s arms after watching Animal Planet’s Too Cute. The show follows three litters of kittens or puppies from birth and weaning to adoption. Pardon the pun, but it’s “awww-some.” Stage Mothers Jennifer Lawrence (Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook) was on the David Letterman show recently telling Dave that she loved Honey Boo Boo. Why? Because it made her feel better about herself. I suppose you could feel smarter and cleaner if you compare yourself to Honey Boo Boo, Mama June, Punkin, Sugar Bear and the rest of the family. Home schooling by June taught daughter Punkin that Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1942. But hey, she is an amazing couponer and that’s a 2013 skill for these economic times. “A dollar makes me holler” is a favorite Boo Boo phrase, along with “You better redneckognize me.” Other than being pretty darn gross, especially with regard to bodily functions, they are a close-knit family who never stop laughing. June states, “You like us or you don’t like us. We just don’t care.” Viewers may be horrified but continue to watch. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is a spinoff of Toddlers and Tiaras. Little girls in poofy dresses, wigs, false eyelashes, spray tans and enormous egos perform for a couple of minutes in front of judges for the Grand Supreme crown. Some of the little princesses, only a mother could Honey Boo Boo love. In the mood for aggression at its finest? Catch Abby Lee Miller of Dance Moms. She has BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 A Hot Mess In What Not to Wear, a couple of NYC stylists critique wardrobe-challenged women. The derision is apparent, but they give the “victim” a $5,000 wardrobe, and a hair and makeup makeover. She looks 100 per cent better and comes out from behind a screen to the absolute amazement and cheering of friends and family. Recently there was an all-day marathon for Breaking Amish. Two young Amish men and three young Amish girls leave small towns in Pennsylvania for New York City. New York City? That’s a leap. The sweet, gentle Amish community has its dark side, and we quickly learn about one young girl’s trauma at having all her teeth pulled by an unskilled Amish dentist. In the city, one of the young girls and one of the young men become a couple and except for the addition of some “English” clothing and junk food, they stay within Amish customs. The second young girl likes the bars; the other young man loves strip clubs. The third girl actually makes it as a model. Amish runaways can never return home. One man tried; his mother shut the door in his face. The model tried to see her friends; they ran from her. “We are family, I got all my sisters with me” We cannot forget Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe. The Kardashians gives us a day in the life of well-known sisters who have professional hair and makeup daily, dress in designer clothes, lunch at expensive restaurants and have those huge rich people problems. In one episode, the three Kardashian sisters deal with the controversy over Kim’s posterior and whether she has implants. Off they go for an x-ray to prove those naysayers wrong. According to RadarOnline, Kim Kardashian told a friend, “I’m more faThe Kardashians mous than Jennifer Anniston, Angelina Jolie and Gwyneth Paltrow combined.” Kim also thinks reality stars should be able to get their own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. In a recent survey of the biggest egos in Hollywood, Kanye West was #1 and Kim Kardashian (Kanye’s baby mama if you haven’t heard) was #2. So they do have a lot in common. 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Lisa Vanderpump, a gorgeous sophisticated lady with a lovely English accent owns and runs restaurants with her rich English husband and now has her own spinoff Vanderpump Rules. Recently Lisa’s husband had to have surgery. She was beside him in the hospital – in full makeup and 4-inch heels. Gimme Shelter On National Geographic is the new and very popular Doomsday Preppers, which explores lives of Americans who are preparing for the end of the world. There’s a music producer who hides out in a bunker, a mother stockpiling insulin, and a couple hoarding food and guns, to name a few. This reality show reflects a growing movement in our country, reminiscent of the 1950s bomb shelters. Beyond Scared Straight is an edgy series that brings the most disrespectful and defiant of teens into jail. We watch as guards and inmates terrorize them as they progress through juvenile jail programs. They are shaking in their “purchased from drug trafficking” Nikes. Only about 25 percent have changed their behavior. All Time “Lo” Possibly the worst reality show we will ever see is being developed as we live our lives. All My Babies’ Mamas features rapper/musician Shawty Lo who has 11 children with 10 women. This is an upcoming project on the OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) network. (Oprah!!!) Are you going to watch it? Maybe once? Come on. It’s like driving by a wreck and not looking. A new reality show is popping up every day. Boston’s Finest had a trailer yesterday. Hundreds more are on the way. We have to end now. So let’s go out with a good scream from varmint-catcher Turtle Man and a highpitched “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee LIVE ACTION!” Enjoy! Rose Hill Estate •Wonderfulfoodindowntownlocation •Cateringforalloccasions •Greatambience&fascinatinghistory •ServingdinnerinTheMainHouseInn •WemovebacktoTheStablesbeginning withSt.Patrick'sDayCelebration ß the worst disposition since the portrayal of Joan Crawford in Mommy Dearest. 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This started me thinking about the innate needs of children, no matter what their generation. Have our children’s core needs changed that much? I think not. True, they have more “stuff “ these days, more technology, higher expectations in school, more stimulation, more opportunities for travel and cultural exposure, but aren’t they still immature, socially awkward, emotionally sensitive youngsters? One might even say that this “more” lifestyle adds to the stress children feel. Fundamental Fears Here is Dr. Spaugh’s advice from 35 (or more) years ago: This puts the responsibility squarely up to the parents first. A child first craves affection and a sense of security in the home. Irritable and quarrelling parents certainly do not produce that. It is said that the two fears with which a child is born are the fear of falling and the fear of a loud noise. It’s a wonder that there aren’t more problems among children when we consider the noise, confusion, and excitement which is prevalent in so many homes, the “blood and thunder” radio programs, the emotionally exciting “comic books;” the emotional stimulation in many movies which are not suited for children. There are certainly many causes of stress we cannot control, but if noise and entertainment stimuli are part of the problem, as Dr. Spaugh believed, we might be able to make a difference. Perhaps we all need to step back and take a look at our homes behind closed doors. How much noise is prevalent? How much pressure and stress are our children subjected to from us, their siblings, their friends? Do our children have a peaceful place to go when they need quiet and privacy? Do we? What kinds of restrictions and regulations do we have on our children’s use of TV, music, computers, iPhones, movies, books, etc.? Along with these restrictions how do we effectively monitor and enforce these rules? What kinds of bedtime routines do we have that help them calm down, tune out the world, and tune into their place in a loving family? Monitor Signs of Stress As you think about these questions you can also observe your children’s behavior to see if there are signs of undue stress in their lives. How is their sleep? How are they doing in school, with friends? Are they having excessive problems with their health, complaining more about being tired or uninterested in normal activities? These are all signs we can watch for as we monitor their stress levels. None of us can provide a stress-free life for our children, and we would not be doing them any favors if we did. They need to learn to cope with ordinary stressors while young; then they will mature into adults who can handle stress in constructive, positive ways. However, we do have some control over their home environments. We can give them quiet, reflective time as well as all the stimulation that comes their way. We can find time to listen to them, and let them talk about their feelings and problems. We can encourage them to take deep breaths of fresh air and relax, knowing they are loved and cherished for who they are, a gift from God. Betts Hunter Gatewood is a National Board Certified school counselor with 28 years’ experience in elementary and middle school counseling. She holds an EdS degree from USC and has authored or co-authored four books on school counseling strategies and activities. She and her husband are the proud parents of three adult children and have four granddaughters and a grandson. Experience the wonder of Ultrasound! Experience the wonder of 3D ultrasound! Experience the wonder of 3D ultrasound! Experience the wonder of 3D ultrasound! Aiken Obstetrics &D. 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In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. — John Muir Editor’s note: This is the first in a BELLA series of three walking tours around Aiken, laid out by staff writer Susan Elder in the company of her husband Hank and their Scottie, Bell. Walking is great exercise. It’s free, you can walk at your own pace, and you can even learn something while you walk. Those of us who are reluctant walkers often need extra encouragement to get us moving. An energetic Golden Retriever puppy that will demand a daily turn around the block is one kind of encouragement. He will also be a good companion with whom we may discuss the scenery. Probably not the best choice for a walking companion is the Scottish Terrier that accompanies me these days. She is slower and wants to investigate every latent opossum scent while antagonizing approaching dogs that were otherwise minding their own business. Friends make good company as well, though friends may also want to travel at a different pace from the one you’ve set for yourself. A set of headphones would be a less demanding companion. Listen to the radio, your favorite tunes (a fast song – no crooners). My number one choice is a book downloaded from Audible. There’s nothing like a good Harlan Coben mystery to make you keep walking. For an entertaining and educational walk, take along the excellent color booklet created by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce with 94 different places to note around town. We’ve divided the tour into several shorter walks, perfect for a daily exercise routine. Look for some notable trees as well as historical places. Forty-eight trees in the Colleton Avenue area were once identified as part of the Colleton Avenue Trail Guide. Unfortunately squirrels like to munch on the plastic labels, and many of them are missing, but we’ve mentioned some here that still show a name. The hardy trees planted in the parkways, like the homes, are a diverse group. Aiken boasts one of the most varied tree populations in the southeast, and it’s along the Colleton Avenue parkway that we can see 11 varieties of oak alone. Among the many cedars and pines stand Blackjack Oak, Post Oak, Southern Red Oak, Shumard Oak, Sawtooth Oak, and Chapman Oak, some of the lesser known Quercus kin. There are dozens of Sweet Gums, identifiable by the sticker balls beneath them. There are our Live Oaks, of course, and the similar leaved Water Oak. Both oaks are “tardily deciduous,” which means the leaves fall later than their cousins. Crape Myrtles, Dogwoods and Deciduous Magnolias, most noticeable in late winter by their pink or white cup-shaped blossoms, BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 embellish the parkways as well. Here’s a two-and-a-half mile walking tour that explores Aiken’s history and points out some trees that you’ll want to notice. The Aiken Public Library is a good place to start since it is centrally located and there’s ample parking. 1 From the library parking lot, cross over to the westbound side of Colleton Avenue and continue east, so that you’re facing traffic, toward the corner of Colleton and York Street. The corner building on the left at 253 York Street is believed to be one of the oldest houses in Aiken. Built in 1850, for many years it was an inn and later was turned into apartments. 2 Continue on Colleton, to the intersection of Fairfield Street. The next block, bordered by Fairfield and Union, was once the site of a home built in the mid-1850s by William Gregg, Jr., son of the founder of the Graniteville Company. In 1872, that house became Aiken’s first courthouse and jail. It was later sold to the man who named it, William K. Vanderbilt, grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt. The original house was destroyed by fire in 1970 and the block was acquired by a local resident who built a new home on the property. Look for the brick arch and the gate with the name “Elm Court.” 3 Continue to the next block of Colleton between Union and Kershaw. These beautifully maintained cottages were examples of the homes built by John Staubes, a local builder who once owned the entire block. 4 On your left, in the Kershaw Street parkway, stands an Osage Orange tree. Once used for hedgerows in the central plains, this tree produces bright green, bumpy fruit in fall. 5 Continue south down Colleton, past an eclectic mix of large and small, new and old homes, including some “shotgun” houses, small houses with front and back doors so aligned that it was said you could fire a shotgun in the front door and it would come out the back. 6 When you come to the corner of Horry Street, cross to the southeast corner. On your left you’ll see a fine old home called “Let’s Pretend,” built around 1880 and once owned by pulp novel- by Susan Elder ist, Gouverneur Morris, IV, great grandson of the Founding Father of the same name. 7 Continue down Horry, passing several more turn of the century cottages, to the corner of South Boundary. On your left, look for the distinctive fence surrounding “Lollipop Cottage.” Peek over the fence to see an example of a Sand Hill Cottage, popularly built in South Carolina for several centuries. 8 In the parkway on the right, look for a winged elm tree. Cross the parkway and head back toward Colleton. On your left, notice the native pecan tree. 9 Turn left onto Colleton past several handsome old homes and three more handsome trees growing along your left. American Holly and Red Maple are both popular landscaping trees throughout the country. Fringe Tree or Grancy Greybeard is perhaps not as well known but is a fine native tree that produces feathery leaved flowers in the spring. 10 Continue to Sumter Street and turn left. Make the loop and look for the home at 335 Sumter called “Seven Gables.” It was once part of another home on Colleton Avenue and in 1920 was moved and remodeled. It has 12 rooms, heart-of-pine floors, 11-foot ceilings and 3,000 square feet of living space. 11 Back on Colleton, continue to Kershaw, turn left and make the loop around Kershaw Street. In front of a modern, ranch style house, look for the Windmill Palm trees growing near two handsome Deodar Cedars. 12 On Colleton again, turn left past “Coach House,” built in 1890, then “One Acre Farm” at 405 Colleton. Built before 1909, it was once owned by an heir of Marshall Field, founder of the Chicago-based department store. 13 Turn left again onto Union Street, and notice 316 Union, which was the guest house for nearby “One Acre Farm.” There are four fireplaces and 10-foot ceilings in this modest home. Notice the wrought-iron gate with the cornstalk design. 17 14 Cross the parkway and come back to the corner of Union and Colleton where on your left you’ll come to the house at 325 Colleton. It was acquired by an Aiken attorney in the early 1900s, purchased from the Astor family of New York, and it faces the site of the former Vanderbilt home. This corner was, for a time, home to representatives of two of America’s wealthiest families. 15 Continue down Colleton. At 225 Colleton you’ll pass a home called “Mousetrap,” built in 1927. Notice that there are seven chimneys. Inside the chimneys the bricks are placed in a whorl to direct the smoke upward. 16 Turn left onto York Street, past a house aptly named “Rose Roof” and a gray shingled cottage called “Popover” which was once the servants’ wing of another home that faces Fairfield Street. Cross the parkway toward the library at the sidewalk near South Boundary and notice the three Cornelian Cherry Dogwoods. They sport dainty yellow flowers in late winter, after which the leaves will emerge, followed by red, edible fruit. inn, built in 1898 by Aiken caterer, Frederick Willcox. Many of Aiken’s most celebrated guests have enjoyed a stay at the Willcox over the years, including the Duke of Windsor and Winston Churchill. Legend says that Franklin Roosevelt’s private train car stopped at the back door to allow him to slip in quietly. Neglected for several decades in the late 1900s, it was finally restored to its former glory. Stop in for a cold drink in the comfortable lobby. There’s music some nights and you’ll probably see someone you know. The Willcox has the feeling of a private club, where everyone is welcome. The Willcox has won a 2012 Best Hotel in the World Award from Travel and Leisure, a 2012 Best in the South award from Condé Nast Traveler and a Best 50 in the U.S. Small Hotel Award in 2011 from the same magazine. When you return to your car, you can feel confident that you have improved your mind and your body at one pass. For more information about the homes on this walk and many others as well, visit the Aiken Chamber of Commerce on Richland Avenue and pick up the attractive color booklet. Brian Parr, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sports Science at USCA, tells us that the average person will burn about 250 calories on a two and a half mile walk like this – about 100 calories for each mile. If you walk faster, or if the elevation changes, you burn more calories, of course. It doesn’t have to be vigorous. If the walk is something you enjoy, you’re more likely to do it. He says a scenic, pleasurable route you enjoy is better than boring runs around a track that you dread and are inclined Susan Elder is a former elementary school teacher and garden writer. These days she spends her time babysitting for her most adorable granddaughter. 17 Walk back up York Street, behind the library, and turn left through the part of Colleton Avenue that runs beside the library. The building which now houses the Aiken County Library was originally Aiken Institute, a public school. The main building was built in 1891 with a wing added in 1913. to skip. Walking has many benefits: • Improves overall fitness • Burns calories • Lowers your blood cholesterol • Treats and prevents diabetes • Lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer 18 Carefully cross Whiskey Road and walk down Colleton to the corner of Newberry Street. On your left, behind the fence, stands “Jasmine Cottage,” 129 Colleton. It was built around 1895 by the chef from the Willcox Hotel across the street. The home and its surrounding gardens have recently been restored and refurbished. www.doncaster.com Lee Cavanaugh Wardrobe Consultant 19 Cross the parkway and you have come to the end of your walk in the perfect place. The Willcox at 100 Colleton Avenue is a stunning old 803.649.1583 leecavanaugh@ymail.com 5 Burgundy Road SW, Aiken SC 29801 Frank Davis In The Morning Tony B In The Afternoon ...and Carolina Beach Music All Weekend Long! 18 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 LAURENS ST. BELLA Walking Tour #1 A Scenic and Historical Walk Around Aiken N NEWBERRYST. 19 The Willcox Hotel 18 CHESTERFIELD ST. PARK AVE. The Aiken Public Library 1 17 YORK ST. 16 SOUTH BOUNDARY AVE. 14 COLLETON AVE. 15 FAIRFIELD ST. 2 UNION ST. 13 12 3 11 KERSHAW ST. 4 10 SUMTER ST. 5 9 8 7 HORRY ST. 6 MARION ST. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 19 20 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 BUZZZZZ MARCHCOMMUNITYCALENDAR Downtown Aiken March 1 The Aiken Hickory Classic, Aiken Golf Club, 10 a.m. Annual golf tournament hosted by the Aiken Golf Club and the Aiken County Historical Museum. Awards after the tournament in Legends Grill. March 2, 9 Aiken Historic Tours, 10 a.m., reservations recommended. Call 803-642-7631 for $15 tickets, sold at Odell Weeks Center, 1700 Whiskey Road. Arrive at Aiken Visitors Center (Railroad Depot) 15 minutes early before tour departure. For private and group tour arrangements for up to 3 or 4 people, call head tour guide Judith Burgess at 649-6608 for availability and pricing. March 7- 9 Aiken Spring Sidewalk Sale, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sponsored by the Aiken Downtown Development Association. www.downtownaiken.com. March 12 Birds & Butterflies: Carolina Wildlife Care, 7- 8 p.m. Anne Palyok, Director of Rehabilitation, Carolina Wildlife Care. Cost is $5. March 19 March 6 French Language for Kids, 4 p.m. Learn French in this beginning class for grades 1-5. Registration required. Call 642-2023 for more information. March 6, 13, 20, 27 Storytime Wednesdays, ages 0-2 10:15 a.m., ages 2-3 11 a.m., ages 4-5 11:30 a.m. March 9 Movie, The Life of Pi, rated PG, 3-5 p.m. March 14 LEGO Club, 4-5 p.m. Grades K-5 can show off their imaginations and super building skills. LEGOs will be supplied. The Ireland You Haven’t Seen, 7- 8 p.m. Come see how a poor bookworm learned to do genealogy research, speak a bit of Gaelic, teach computer science, play the tin whistle, and dance in competition. Dennis Harkins will show slides and video clips from a year in Ireland and inspire you to travel light and learn more! March 16 Movie, Rise of the Guardians, rated PG, 1-2:30 p.m. Documentary, The Secrets of Highclere Castle, 3- 4 p.m. Discover the real Downton Abbey! Birds & Butterflies: HummingbirdsNature’s Jewels, 7- 8 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. March 21 Aiken Center for the Arts Minute to Win It Teen Program, 4:30- 5:30 p.m. 122 Laurens St. SW 803-641-9094 www.aikencenterforthearts.org March 1- 15 Aiken Horse Through the Lens. An Exhibition of Equestrian Artwork on display in the Westinghouse Gallery. By George Buggs, D.S. Owens, and Mike Kleiman. February 1- 25 Children’s Book Program, 4- 5 p.m. March 26 March 28 Children’s Easter Program, 4- 5 p.m. Aiken County Historical Museum 433 Newberry St. SW 803-642-2015 www. aikencountyhistoricalmuseum.org Aiken Retrospective Exhibition. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. March 18 Aiken County Public Library Horse Creek Antique Bottle Club, 7- 8 p.m. 803-642-2020, www.abbe-lib.org Movie, Breaking Dawn, rated PG-13, 3–5 p.m. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 Tickets and information: 803-648-1438 Etherredge Center 126 Newberry St. SW March 1, 2 Broadway Bound Gala and Show, ACP Youth Wing’s annual fundraiser, 6:30- 9:30 p.m., Musical Extravaganza to raise money for the Immersion Program that provides opportunities for students to attend the Broadway Student Summit in NYC and receive instruction, training, feedback and audition experience. The Gala is March 1 at 6:30, show on March 1 is at 8 p.m. and on March 2 at 3- 5 p.m. Tickets are $45 for the Gala and Show, or $20 for the show only. http://aikencommunityplayhouse.info March 12 Juilliard in Aiken: Drama Division Performance, 2 p.m. This collection of classical and contemporary scenes, monologues, and songs featuring works by William Shakespeare and Juilliard’s own Playwriting Program, showcases the work of third-year and fourth-year students of The Juilliard School’s Drama Division. March 14, 15 471 University Parkway www.usca.edu/ec Tickets and information: 803-641-3305 March 2 Ensemble Galilei First Person, 8 – 10 p.m. With a combination of narrations by Rob Nagle and Lily Knight, images from some of America’s finest photographers, and the poetry and prose of some of America’s greatest writers, this performance is an ambitious new project for the ensemble. March 14 Juilliard in Aiken: Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe, 7- 8:30 p.m. Anderson and Roe have palpable musical chemistry and their technical prowess, improvisational abilities, and musical collaboration create truly new sounds. Tickets are $25- $45. Student tickets are $5. March 15 Broadway’s Next H!T Musical, 8 p.m. Presented by Aiken Performing Arts Group, this is an original, award winning improvised musical comedy. Every song is fresh, every scene is new, each night is different. Call Cathy at 803-643-4774 for more information. 5th Year Anniversary Concert, 8– 10 p.m. A culmination of the 2013 festival week featuring Anderson & Roe, Juilliard Jazz Artist Diploma Ensemble, Charles Yang Piano Duo, Pisticci String Trio, Pre-College Artists, Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts singers, and Juilliard 415. Tickets are $25- $45. Student tickets are $5. Fox on the Fairway, 8 p.m. ACP Main Stage Production, Rival country clubs are going head-to-head on their annual golf tournament. Aiken Regional Medical Centers DuPont Planetarium 803-641-5000 www.aikenregional.com March 29, 30 Ruth Patrick Science Education Center 471 University Parkway http://rpsec.usca.eduPlanetarium/ pubshows.html Tickets and information: 803-641-3654 Larry Cat in Space, 7- 8 p.m. This is a playful presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Learn through Larry how humans really got to the Moon as you view NASA images of the Apollo missions. To the Moon and Beyond, 8- 9 p.m. Experience the exciting adventures of Apollo astronauts on the Moon, and become better acquainted with the attributes of Earth’s natural satellite. March 2 Tax Planning Medicaid Planning Elder Law Estate Planning Revocable Trust Probate Then, discover how NASA plans to send humans back to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. March 2- 30 Quilt Guild, 10- 11 a.m. 314 Chesterfield St. SW URS Center for the Performing Arts Wm. Ray Massey TAX ATTORNEY Smith, Massey, Brodie, Guynn & Mayes, P.A. 302 University Parkway Support Group Meetings: AA: Every Sunday and Wednesday evening, 7:15 p.m., Aurora Pavilion. Aiken Cares- Alzheimer’s: 2nd Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon, Cumberland Village Library, 2nd floor. Bariatric: 2nd Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., ARMC, Bariatric Services, 2nd floor, room 209; register at 641-5751. The Lunch Bunch—Bereavement-Grief Support for Adults: 1st Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m., ARMC, Cafeteria Dining Room A. [cont. on next page] Phone 803-643-4110 Facsimile 803-644-9057 rmassey@smbgm.com www.smbgm.com 21 ZZZ ZZZ Cancer: 3rd Wednesday, 3-4 p.m., First Baptist Church parlor. CSRA Dream Catchers -Traumatic Brain Injury and Disability, 1st Monday every month, 6-7 p.m., Walton Options for Independent Living, 325 Georgia Ave., North Augusta; register at 803-279-9611. Diabetes: 2nd Tuesday, 3-4 p.m., Odell Weeks Activity Center. Registration: 803-293-0023. Lupus: 3rd Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m., ARMC, Dining Room A Mended Hearts: 2nd Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., USCA Aiken Business Conference Center March 4 Pink Ribbonettes, the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Self-Help Group for women diagnosed with breast cancer; guest speakers; 10:30 a.m. to noon at Millbrook Baptist Church. To register, call Irene Howley at 803-649-9267 or Diane Hadley at 803-644-3902. March 12 Aiken Cares, Alzheimer’s Support Group, for family members and caregivers, 11 a.m. to noon, Cumberland Village Library, 2nd floor. March 18 Look Good … Feel Better, free program for female cancer patients actively undergoing or about to start treatment, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Cancer Care Institute of Carolina at ARMC. To register, call 803-641-6044. Odell Weeks Center 1700 Whiskey Road 803-642-7631 March 1- April 3 Puppy Training Class, 5-6 p.m., Weeks Center rooms 1&2. Six week course training to prepare for the S.T.A.R. Puppy Test at the end of the course. Puppies must have records of 2 sets of shots. Cost is $67/ course. Basic Dog Training, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Weeks Center rooms 1&2. Six week course for dogs older than five months. Your dog will learn basic commands and learn basic care of dogs. Your dog must be registered with the City of Aiken if residing within the city limits and have a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. Cost is $67/ course. March 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Toddler Time, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Weeks Center 2. Use the gym space to run, chase and release a lot of energy. Allows kids to interact with others of the same age, and gives parents a chance to socialize with one another. Ages 5 and under. Cost is $2 per visit or $16 for a 10- visit pass. March 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28 Fit 4 Ever, 10-11 a.m., Rooms 6&7. This low impact, moderate paces fitness class is great for a total body workout. Cost is $27 for 10 tickets. March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 Zumba Gold, 1:30-2:30, Rooms 6&7. Low impact, high energy, easy to follow Latin inspired Zumba fitness party. Cost is $35 for 10 tickets. March 5, 12, 19, 26 Line Dance, 10-11 a.m., Weeks Center Rooms 6&7. Learn country dances as well as those taught to jazz, big band, and modern music in this moderately paced fitness class. Cost is $31 for 10 tickets. March 5, 12, 19, 26 Zumba Sentao, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rooms 6&7. Zumba Sentao workout takes the thrill of the fitness party and partners it with explosive, chair based choreography. Cost is $35 for 10 tickets. March 9 March 14 Aiken’s Wedding Celebration, USCA Convocation Center, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Whether you are newly engaged, thinking about tying the knot or know someone who is planning a wedding, this is an expo not to be missed. Tickets are $10 and are on sale now at the box office or online at www.georgialinatix.com. Juilliard in Aiken: Jazz after Hours, The Willcox, 9- 10 p.m. This evening of jazz standards peppered with studentcomposed originals performed by the Juilliard Jazz Artist Diploma Quintet. Free and open to the public. Basic Canoeing Techniques at Aiken State Park, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Come join us for a canoe workshop for the first time canoeist. Bring a lunch, a strap for eyeglasses, change of clothes, sunscreen, and insect repellant. There is a cost of $25 per couple. Call 803-649-2857 to make reservations. Juilliard in Aiken: Midday Music, First Presbyterian Church, 12- 1 p.m. Cantatas by J.S. Bach featuring singers from Juilliard’s Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts and the Juilliard 415 ensemble from Juilliard’s Historical Performance program. Free and open to the public. March 9- 15 Juilliard in Aiken, various locations throughout Aiken. Juilliard is the embodiment of Juilliard’s mission in action. The week long event features public performances, chamber concerts, master classes and outreach to area schools. The project’s true uniqueness and excitement is the partnership between America’s premiere conservatory and Aiken. For a full calendar of 2013 performances visit www.juilliardinaiken.com/program.php. March 12 March 7, 14, 21, 28 Juilliard in Aiken: Triptych Percussion Ensemble, Second Baptist Church, 2- 3 p.m. Three percussionists will perform works by Steve Reich, Thierry de May and Mark Ford, among others. This event is free and open to the public. Miscellaneous Venues and Events Juilliard in Aiken: 2 p.m. Festival of Song with Daniel Fung: Concert and Tea at the Green Boundary Club (Tea on the lawn, weather permitting, or in Clubhouse) Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC. Tickets available online at www.juilliardinaiken.com or contact the URS box office at 803-648-1438. Zumba Toning, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Rooms 6 & 7. Zumba Toning combines targeted bodysculpting exercises and high energy cardio work with Latin infused Zumba moves. Cost is $35 for 10 tickets. March 2 Aiken Horsepower Cruise-In, Home Depot Parking Lot, 1785 Whiskey Rd., 1- 3 p.m. Monthly car show first Saturday of every month. This is a wonderful chance to come see some of Aiken’s beautiful classic cars. Meet a Master Gardener at Aiken Farmers Market, 8 a.m. Master Gardeners will answer your lawn and garden questions and identify plants, weeds, and any other mystery items that you bring in to show. Shellhouse Funeral Home, Inc. March 13 Juilliard Artist Diploma Jazz Ensemble, under the tent at the Green Boundary Club, 8 p.m. Jazz Ensemble performs a lovely evening of jazz and gems from the American Songbook. Tickets are $35- $50 and available at www.juilliardinaiken.com. Breakfast at the Gallops, Aiken Training Track, 8 a.m. Breakfast at the Gallops offers an opportunity to observe juveniles who are preparing to go to the races and older campaigners work before leaving to go to the racetrack. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Children under 6 are free. Family Owned & Operated COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE March 16 Aiken Trials, The Aiken Training Track. Gates open at 10 a.m., vendors and concessions open at 11 a.m., open ceremonies start at 1 p.m., and races start at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 each – Infield and outfield parking passes each cost $10. March 23 Aiken Steeplechase, Ford Conger Field. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., shops open at 10 a.m., Guarantor Tent opens at 11 a.m., races start at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets are available at the Steeplechase office, Aiken Drug, Aiken Saddlery & Supply, Floyd & Green, H.Odells Weeks Center, Ingate Professional Pharmacy, Lominick Pharmacy, North Augusta Chamber of Commerce, Plum Pudding, Southern Bank & Trust, Southern Saddlery, Stoplight Deli, and Unique Expressions. March 30 Pacers and Polo, Powderhouse Polo Field. Gates open at 10:30 a.m., event starts at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. VIP tent tickets are $50 and include lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse and an open bar. These tickets must be purchased by March 15, after that date, the price will go up to $75. Parking is an additional $5 per car for the VIP tent tickets. Call Tim Hall at 803-641-3331 for more information. Aiken Horsepower Association Presents its 10th Annual Spring Fling, Aiken Mall Sears Parking Lot, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Special Award for 1st 50 pre-registered cars, 50/50 poker walk, door prizes, silent auction, kiddie karz show, hot wheels races, dash plaques to all entries. Cost is $15 to pre-register, $20 per show vehicle. Call Vickie or Manny Reynolds at 803-270-3505 or 803-292-8219 for more information. Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, Inc. On-site Crematory Pine Log Rd. Location 924 Hayne Ave., Aiken, SC 29801 642-3456 Jason B. Hucks Funeral Director Robert W. Shellhouse, Jr. Funeral Director C. Mitchell Rivers Funeral Director www.shellhousefuneralhome.com 22 715 E. Pine Log Rd., Aiken, SC 29803 641-4401 www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 ZZZ BELLA Magazine will run announcements for free for non-profit organizations, community events, and BELLA advertisers. Space may be limited. Please email event information to bellabuzz@aikenbellamagazine.com by the 15th of the month before the event. ZZZ Snakes of Aiken State Park, Aiken State Park, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Join a Ranger to explore the fascinating world of our native South Carolina snakes. No cost for this event. Normal entry fees apply. Outside Aiken March 1 Don’t Cry for Me, Margaret Mitchell, Circle Theater of Barnwell County, 325 Academy St., 8- 10 p.m. Legendary Hollywood producer David O. Selznick has shut down production on Gone With the Wind, and it’s costing him thousands every day to have the cast and crew stand around while he attempts to salvage his greatest cinematic endeavor. Call 803-259-7046 for more information. March 2 Stargazing at the Boyd Observatory, 5- 7 p.m. Free programs offered on the 1st and 3rd Saturday evenings of each month. Look up and see the world beyond our own. March 9 Audubon Trail Ride, Silver Bluff Audubon Center, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Bring your horse along the Savannah River and the wooded trails of the Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary. Lunch is provided and you are invited to participate in an additional 7 miles in the afternoon. Call 803-634-4145 for more information. March 19 North Augusta Idol Talent Show, North Augusta High School, 7- 9 p.m. North Augusta Cultural Arts Council is sponsoring the North Augusta Idol Talent Show for area students. Visit the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council website for more information. March 23 Easter Egg Roll at Gravatt, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Bring the family for a traditional Easter egg hunt and roll. Cost is $15 and includes lunch. 14th Annual Spring Herb Fest, Little Red Barn Pottery & Art Gallery, 12080 US Hwy 278, Barnwell, SC 29812, 10 a.m.3 p.m. The Herb of the year is “Elderberry” and the theme this year is “For the Birds.” March 26 Water Color Painting at Gravatt, Gravatt Camp and Conference Center, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Water Color Painting with Paula Bowers. All ages welcome. Includes lunch. Register online at www.bishopgravatt.org. Coming in April April 8-14 The Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club. April 11 2nd Annual Horses and Courses, Laurens Street, 5:30- 9 p.m. Live Music by the Abbey Holley Band, visual artist display in the Alley, and decorated golf carts and horse display. Sponsored by the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and Arts Commission. April 25-27 Premiere of The Bobby Dallas AfterParty, interactive comedy dinner show with a Country-Western theme, benefitting the Aiken Chapter of the American Red Cross; performed at Bobby’s Barbecue in the Horse Creek Banquet Hall, 1897 Jefferson Davis Hwy, beginning at 7 p.m. April 20 Run United Road Race, Newberry Street, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., The Run United Road Race is a 5k, 10k, and kids fun run sponsored by Aiken Electric Cooperative to benefit United Way of Aiken County. The scenic route will take participants through historic downtown Aiken and its horse country. The event will also include a health and wellness fair with family activities, food, and music on Newberry Street. Fee is $25 for 5 & 10k race, $10 for Kids’ Fun Run. Call Robyn at 803-641-6059 for more information. : PENn O W tio NO nd Loca side 2 at Wood rive ill D ge Villa ociety H 01 S 440 Suite 2 29803 n, SC Aike 410 University parkway sUite 2360 aiken, soUth carolina BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 23 Catching the Wave Successful Strategies for Business by Liz Stewart Top Five Issues Facing Business Today Whether you run a Fortune 500 company or a small town gift shop, it’s essential to keep informed about key issues in the workplace. Indiscriminately, every issue affects every business to some extent. Successfully navigating these issues starts with awareness and interpretation – recognizing that the issues exist and interpreting how they might affect your business. Here are five challenges that bear watching: 1. The Climate of Uncertainty Uncertainty breeds discomfort in all of us. While that is not new, the real issue is that uncertainty leads to a short-term focus – let’s just survive today. Uncertainty causes morale and motivation issues as well as recruitment and retention problems. The more each individual’s life is in a state of uncertainty, the more the work environment needs to foster a sense of stability and security. The problem to be solved here is to balance the need for a more reactive, short-term focus with the need for strategic, long-term solutions. 2.Globalization If you are not running an internal conglomerate, you may not see the value in understanding foreign cultures and foreign marketplaces. However, understanding is essential to everything, from the ability to find new markets for existing products and services, to finding new product resources and recognizing competitors. The more we outsource abroad, the more we open the doors to the creation of competitors in business environments that may not be as protective of patents or copyrights. The more we depend on overseas production, the more we need to be aware of situations that can cause disruptions in the supply chain. Political turmoil and even tsunamis can impact our ability to deliver on commitments. The problem to be solved is to develop a supply-chain strategy that not only ensures the lowest costs, but also minimizes the risk of crippling supply disruptions. 3. Innovation vs. change We really need to get past wanting some change and realizing that what we truly need is innovation. “Tweaking” products and organizations can only result in modest incremental increases. There’s no doubt that life and business have gotten more complex, even as certain tasks and activities have become easier due to information technology. The pace of change is quickening. Innovation implies re-invention, re-creation, and problem-solving coupled with creativity. The problem to be solved is how to become more innovative while still maintaining control over the organization. 4.Regulation A changing regulatory environment is always of concern in certain industries, but fluctuating energy, environmental and financial policies are causing concern for nearly all companies today. Boards are increasingly accountable to all stakeholders rather than just shareholders. Whether a demand to become more “green,” or the threat of increased costs due to new carbon taxes, environmental considerations are among the biggest challenges businesses face today. The problems to be solved are to understand the meaning of regulation in your industry, its implications for your business, and to develop alternative sources. Rising from the Ashes of Anxiety, Depression Marital & Family Conflict Substance Abuse Healing and Restoration for couples, families, and individuals 24 Dr. Bob Strachan 803-648-4488 phoenixaiken@gmail.com 127 Trafalgar St. SW 5. Technology here. One is the need to stay informed about emerging technological changes while mastering the company’s current technology. The other is how to make capital investments in technology when those expenditures can become a handicap because a competitor can wait until the next generation technology is available and then use it to get a market advantage. Preserving the integrity and security of data (as we have learned in South Carolina!) is a monumental challenge. The exploding use of mobile device applications raises the issue of protecting company information stored in a device owned by the employee. Certainly, the issue of information overload cannot be denied. The ability of companies to make good decisions based on an overwhelming amount of information is a key challenge. The problem to be solved is to create ways to distill the information and then convert the appropriate information into valuable knowledge – and do it quickly. The good news is that these issues provide opportunities for those willing to challenge themselves to redefine and restructure their businesses. The answer is to develop better systemsthinking capability so you can design your business models, processes, products and services in a way that minimizes complexity. The new mantra should be “make it simple and have a back-up for everything.” The really great news is that every business has an opportunity to create a balance between younger and older workers; to design a workplace that benefits from experience, embraces new thinking and recognizes the value of thinking beyond today to invent a successful future. Liz Stewart is president of Stewart and Associates, Inc., a national management and training consulting firm specializing in helping leaders grow successful organizations. Her specialties are in the areas of strategic planning, human resource management systems, management and leadership development training, and executive coaching. Author of “Back To The Basics © In Strategic Planning” and a current book entitled, “Leading the Disciplined Organization,” Ms. Stewart is a Past Chair for the Board of Directors of the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, Past President of the Aiken Rotary Club, and is a member of the City of Aiken Planning Commission. Visit www.stewartandassociates.com and contact Liz at 803-502-0099. The pace of technological improvement is running at an exponentially increasing rate. There are two key issues BELLA MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2013 Tea Pairing Events Do you enjoy entertaining your friends? Here’s the opportunity for a completely new, fun and interesting idea, tea pairing events. Tea, like wine, can be paired with a variety of foods for an amazing taste experience. With 10,000 teas available and a host of herbals and blends, the options are endless. While there are no hard and fast rules regarding pairing teas with specific foods, here are a few points to consider. A simple rule of thumb is that Japanese teas tend to go well with seafood, smoky teas compliment meats and poultry, green teas go well with soups, salads and vegetables, while naturally sweet tea flavors and dark oolongs are perfect with desserts. Serve the Tea Used in Cooking Cooking with Tea You can even use tea as an ingredient in your cooking. In some recipes the tea liquor is used and in others the actual tea leaves. You can cook everything from appetizers, main course, salads and desserts; and don’t forget the breads. When brewing tea for use in cooking, it BELLA MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2013 should be brewed lightly in 185⁰F water for 1 to 3 minutes. Never use leftover tea and don’t brew tea longer for extra strength. Whether making tea for drinking or cooking, if you want a stronger tea flavor, add more leaves, but keep the steeping time the same. Steeping longer brings out the tannins in tea and that gives it a harsh, astringent taste. Here are some examples of cooking with tea. For a main course serve salmon steamed using a smoky tea like Lapsang Souchong for the broth. Or try beef braised in rooibos tea with sweet potatoes. And for dessert, does Fresh Peach-Darjeeling Sorbet or a Milk Chocolate Torte with Assam Tea Ganache sound tempting to you? Serving a different tea with each course, as is done with fine wines, also enhances the experience. The easiest way to choose would be to serve the tea that was used in cooking each course; however, if you want to experiment, there are many other teas that will work well too. Now, let’s not forget before and after dinner drinks. Teas are much more than typical hot or iced beverages. How about a hot tea toddy using chamomile and cinnamon, a tea latte made from Matcha green tea or a chai vanilla milkshake? Delicious! Lady Kelly MacVean, is an internationally Certified Tea Master, having earned prestigious Tea Master certifications from both the American Tea Master Association and the U.K. Tea Council. Lady Kelly lived and studied various facets of tea culture in England for several years. She has visited and researched over 100 tea rooms throughout the U.S. and U.K. and consults with chefs and restaurateurs, advising them in expanding their menus to include selected premium loose-leaf teas and instructing staff on how to prepare and serve teas to ensure quality. Lady Kelly is also a Certified Tea Event Hostess specializing in the proper etiquette of traditional English tea services. 25 “Embrace the Legacy”—The Center for African American History, Art and Culture by Anna Dangerfield the Center for African American History, Art and When Bill Franklin purchased the Culture would be to tourism, we were awarded Immanuel Institute building on York Street years $375,000 from the ATAX (tourism tax) grant to ago, he did so because he found the building help purchase the building.” interesting and wanted to preserve it. When he With this funding, the executive director learned the background of the Immanuel Institute, was hired; the building was purchased and he discovered that he had something in common renovations began. with its history. “But we need about $1.5 million more, “Daddy’s father was a Presbyterian and to raise that, we need the climate to be right,” minister and a missionary in China in 1895,” Saunders said. With an eye on the recession, the said Bill’s daughter Lyanne Franklin Haislip. Center decided not to hold a major fundraiser “Daddy was always theologically sound and during this uncertain time. “We knew families had knowledgeable.” other financial priorities. Now we hope to receive A missionary from the African American additional funds through corporate giving and Presbyterian Missions for Freedmen, Reverend will begin a corporate campaign soon. This money W.R. Coles, founded the Immanuel Institute in will go to purchase 1881. He was to and install the start a church, then exhibits and ready establish a school to the remainder of the teach basic education building.” and specific job skills to African-American The Events students. When the Grammy award school outgrew its winner Wynton first building, the Marsalis held a Immanuel Institute concert in Aiken was built on York in 2005 to help Street in 1889. fundraising efforts “Daddy felt and to heighten that the Immanuel community Institute building The Immanuel Mission School constructed in the 1890s on York awareness. should go back to its Street. (Photo Courtesy of the Aiken County Historical Museum) A more recent original purpose—to event sponsored by the Center, Meals from the educate children, maybe even in the arts,” Haislip Motherland, featured traditional African food said. “My sister and I were surprised when he sold served as a four-course meal. it, and believe he wouldn’t have if the purpose had There are also hard hat tours of the been other than for African-American children. Center, which began in December of 2011, with He loved that building, and I think he would be more in the works. They are held on a Saturday pleased with its becoming the Center for African with the Reverend Doug Slaughter of Second American History, Art and Culture.” Baptist Church guiding the two-hour historical tour. A Juneteenth Celebration was held in Planning 2005. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration Jo-Anne Saunders is the Center’s first commemorating the end of slavery in the United executive director and acknowledges that progress States, dating back to June 19, 1865. on the Center has been slow. “When the building was first purchased, they did not know what they Floor Plans were going to do with it. It was a treasure that When renovations and installations are needed a name, a theme, and a unique approach complete, an auditorium with a large screen and to history,” she said. “Later, we weren’t in a hurry because we didn’t want to leave any stones unturned. Lots of brainstorming, planning and a great designer provided many wonderful ideas. The building continues to be under construction, because it requires a lot of funding.” up-to-date technology will be on the second floor. It will serve as a place for lectures, meetings, and lunches. The first floor will house the exhibitions. “There will be about eight or nine exhibits,” Saunders said. “They will be interactive, engaging and innovative.” These exhibits will chronicle important historical contributions of African-Americans in Aiken County, South Carolina and the nation. Planned exhibits will include the Power of Faith, Power of Faith Exhibit — Future exhibits of The Center for African American History, Art and Culture the Power of Education, Around the Kitchen Table, Serving Our Country, the Wonders of Science, Slavery Times, and Building a New Life. Around the Kitchen Table will feature stories shared over meals. It models the Southern tradition of passing down oral history while eating. In the faith exhibit, church hats will be featured, with maybe a hat show in the future. There will also be a classroom and a genealogy lab with a computer capable of tracing family histories. Docents comprised of a diverse group of community volunteers will be on hand at the Center to guide visitors during the various art shows, cultural camps and special events that will be held. The building will also be a rental facility for the community. Giving Opportunities Various items representing the Center are now sold online until the gift shop opens in the renovated building. Bricks may be purchased for the walk outside that will lead to the main entrance to the building. The book, African-Americans in Aiken County: A Pictorial History, was compiled by Center members and volunteers and is also available. It is said to “examine all aspects of life for Aiken County African-Americans past to present.” Note cards as well as commemorative medallions, replicas of the Immanuel Institute, are also for sale. Community Support Funding The Center raised more than one million dollars through various sources, some of which were grants, corporate and private donations, and a state appropriation of $250,000. Reverend Doug Slaughter, chairman of the Center’s board, said, “Because the City of Aiken realized how important 26 Power of Education Exhibit — Future exhibits of The Center for African American History, Art and Culture “The Center will be a benefit for all Aiken children as they learn more about history,” said Charonica Pope, director of Brothers and Sisters, the organization next door to the Center on York Street. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 Across the street, Dr. Fred Andrea, Senior Pastor of the First Baptist Church, said, “As we share a long heritage of being neighbors in the heart of the city with the historic Immanuel Institute, we celebrate the renewal and redevelopment of the grand building and the establishment of the Center. This re-emergence is not only a significant anchor for our downtown but also a wonderful resource for the people of our community and region.” The Center has also received support from the Aiken Corporation and the Aiken Downtown Development Association (ADDA). “The Aiken Corporation was our incubator when we wrote grants for funding, and has added valuable inkind contributions,” Saunders said. “But now, we are a 501 (c) 3.” The ADDA provides a place for the Center to meet until the new building is complete. It also provided a program for Saunders to complete her internship. She graduated from Augusta State University with a Masters degree in Public Administration, and was later hired as the Center’s first executive director. For further information contact: Jo-Anne Saunders, Executive Director www.aikenculturalcenter.org 803-649-2221 208A The Alley, Aiken, SC Join them on Facebook Follow them on Twitter @aikenculturalcenter A Treasure Saunders believes that the Center will make a unique impact on Aiken economically, socially, and culturally. It will be a stop on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. “Our slogan is ‘Embrace the Legacy’ and we know that Aiken will embrace the Center and will be proud of this treasure,” she said. “The Immanuel Institute building is historic and is on the National Register of Historic Places. 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The portrait is a giclee reproduction of the original that used to hang at Rye Patch. Mrs. Rogers and her family gave the family estate to the City of Aiken to be used in conjunction with Hopelands Gardens for the enjoyment of the people of Aiken. The portrait was shown for the first time at a special event on February 10 at Rye Patch, during which Ginny Goodyear and her sister Cici told the crowd family memories of their grandmother, ending with “Welcome home, Nonnie.” The event was sponsored by the Friends of Rye Patch and Hopelands, not the City of Aiken as erroneously stated in the February issue of Bella. The Tailor Shop are women’s financial needs different than men’s? Alterations of all types Vilva Bell owner 803-642-6187 220 Park Ave., Aiken, SC Hours: Tuesday – Friday / 9am – 5pm Lo o k for The 123 Laurens Street NW, Aiken, SC 803-335-1440 info@ladolce-aiken.com St eam ing Teacup! Stop in and try a delicio us flavored co ffee, cappuccino , espresso, m ocha, or latte. 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Using this new WaveScan technology provides 25 times more precise measurements than standard methods used for glasses or contact lenses. Six employees at Aiken Ophthalmology recently underwent this new form of vision correction surgery. The procedure is different from previous methods due to the use of a laser instead of a blade. Some doctors still use the blade method in order to make a flap in the cornea before the eye is corrected with another laser; however, using a laser to make the flap allows for a safer procedure with fewer complications as well as a shorter recovery time. Employees at Aiken Ophthalmology were all at work the day after their treatment with no need for their glasses or contacts. When Amanda Brown came in for her procedure, she was a little nervous and excited. She had been wearing glasses for 14 years with vision just below the big E on the eye chart. When she arrived, Dr. Patheja administered a Valium in order to keep her relaxed throughout the procedure. Numbing drops were administered in each of her eyes as she was walked through the entire process. “I felt so calm during the procedure because Dr. Patheja talked me through each step. I just laid back and watched a blinking light. I could not feel anything.” Brown’s procedure took 22 seconds in her left eye and 23 seconds in her right eye. The length of time required for the laser to fix each eye depends on the patient’s prescription. Every patient is different. Dr. Patheja explains, “I always talk to my patients because I want to make them feel comfortable. Sometimes people are hesitant to have vision correction surgery because it is a conscious procedure, but I always have patients tell me after their procedure that they feel silly for being so worried.” Immediately after Brown’s vision correction surgery, she recalls being able to read a sign across the room that she would not have been able to see before, and over the next few days, her vision continued to improve. All six employees agree that there is no pain associated with the procedure. A few employees commented on the dryness they experienced in their eyes the night after the procedure, but the drops were helpful. Beverly Hamrick described the feeling as “if you had been swimming in a pool for a while”. Antibiotic drops are administered after the surgery in order to prevent infection or scarring, and the drops also help reduce dryness. When asked how vision correction surgery has changed her day to day life, Kristin Davis commented, “It’s the little things that you notice. I can wake up in the middle of the night and see the time on my alarm clock.” Christine Lloyd said that she can see license plates and road signs so clearly now whereas in the past she had trouble even when using her glasses or contacts. According to the employees at Aiken Ophthalmology, the procedure is painless and extremely simple. Amanda Brown added, “I would recommend this procedure to anyone who can have it done. It is truly incredible, and you are in good hands at Aiken Ophthalmology.” Tests must be performed in order to ensure that a patient is a good candidate for vision correction surgery, but there is no harm in checking with a professional. Both Dr. Smith and Dr. Patheja at Aiken Ophthalmology have been performing vision correction surgery for over 20 years, and they are proud to offer a new, less invasive form of this procedure. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (803) 642.6060 or visit www.aikeneye.com. Aiken Ophthalmology is located on Highway 1 in Aiken and also in downtown North Augusta. You may also find Aiken Ophthalmology on Facebook. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 29 Good Sense Medicine by Zoom Heaton Is your relationship suffering because your loved one is going through the “change of life”? Is she transforming into a monster you don’t recognize? Is she leading two lives — Ms. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde? Relax, she’s no monster; she’s going through perimenopause. Perimenopause is the phase right before menopause where, worst case scenario, divorce, senseless murder, and loss of dignity can occur. You would not believe how many times I hear women say, “I want to kill my husband” because they “just don’t understand what I’m going through.” Symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings start to appear, irritability, moodiness, weight gain, and yes, no libido!!! Perimenopause usually occurs between the ages of 35 and 50. This is the stage that signifies the start of the end of the reproductive years. This is usually a very uncomfortable and even frightening time for women since their bodies are changing (increasing weight especially around the waist), their menstrual cycle becomes erratic, and their behavior can become very unpredictable! Aging after our 20s So what’s going on? What’s causing all these changes? First, hormonal changes play a big part. When we’re in our 20s, we’re at our hormonal peak in life and we feel good most of the time. We rarely get sick; losing weight for most of us is easy; having fun and staying fairly content with life is normal. Then things change; our hormones start to decline in production and the aging process begins. Drops in estrogen and progesterone and their imbalance lead to the most common signs and symptoms of perimenopause: • Fatigue • Loss of libido • Vaginal dryness • Irritability • Weight gain • Depression • Anxiety • Hot flashes • Night sweats • Mood swings Many treatments are available There are many treatment options from homeopathic to conventional prescription medications. Some homeopathic remedies may actually impede your body’s natural ability to utilize the receptors meant for your own homegrown hormones. Some conventional therapies are toxic for your body since they are synthetic (molecular structure unfamiliar to the body) or animal derived. Bioidentical hormones are a viable option in hormone supplementation since they have the same molecular structure as the hormones we make ourselves. Our bodies can recognize them more easily and metabolize them more efficiently. These symptoms can be disruptive in our The only way to get your body and sanity lives and they seem to come on suddenly for some back is to get tested to find out what hormones of us, leaving our loved ones perplexed and feeling need to be balanced and to replenish what you’ve estranged from us due to lack of understanding. lost from your youth. Hormone balance is the key External factors also play a large part in to feeling calm, rejuvenated, and more like yourself the “change of life”: again. Life is too short. We need to have joy spending time with our loved ones. Hormones are • Medical procedures like tubal ligations can a necessity for our health and well-being but they disrupt hormone balance. can wreak havoc if there’s a deficiency, dominance, • Stress hormones like cortisol can upset or when they’re not properly balanced in the body. the balance of sex hormones when elevated Love yourself and save your relationships for prolonged periods oftime. In this day by getting tested for your peace of mind. Saliva and age, we’re all stressed out and stay testing is an effective way to show where you are as that way, so it’s no wonder that we far as your “active” hormones are concerned, and go crazy!! whether or not your hormones are well balanced. No prescription is required for testing. You deserve to know and feel well again. Zoom Heaton is the owner of TLC Medical Centre Inc., an Independent Community Pharmacy and Medical Equipment facility located at 190 Crepe Myrtle Drive off Silver Bluff Road. A pharmacist, she is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. She is a Certified Diabetes Educator and is certified in Immunization; she is also the chief compounding pharmacist at Custom Prescription Compounders, LLC, inside TLC Medical Centre, Inc., specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Women’s Health. Saliva testing is available at TLC/CPC. Call 803.648.7800 or visit nooneshoerx.com for more information. 30 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 A Dancing Lifestyle: The Shag, Shaggers, and Shagging Clubs by Tony Baughman F ats Harold’s Beach Club. Main Street, North Myrtle Beach. It’s just after noon on a steamy Tuesday in September. In one dimly-lighted corner, an old Rock-Ola stands silent, but its red and green lights still glow in the shadows, recalling days when the box filled this juke joint with music. On the front panel, typewritten labels reveal that in its heyday, this old Rock-Ola offered dancers with a few loose coins their choice of Fats Domino’s “Ain’t That Shame,” The Drifters’ “Bip Bam,” and Ruth Brown’s “Somebody Touched Me” among a couple dozen selections. A few feet away, over the soaring, soulful voice of the Reverend Al Green, the bartender shouts to the man at the counter, “Whatcha drinkin’, hon?” One sip of Bud Light later, the man in the red Hawaiian shirt, baggy khakis and Bass Weejuns – no socks – leads his partner onto the hardwood floor, joining the other couples already warming up the space this early afternoon. S.O.S.: Society of Stranders This is S.O.S. Fall Migration, one of the biggest adult parties anywhere. This is the Shag, the official state dance of South Carolina, and this town is the mecca for America’s practitioners of this decades-old art form. Twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall, shaggers from all over the world converge on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach for the Society of Stranders’ semi-annual reunions. Here for 10 days spread over two weekends, dancers – at times 10,000 or more strong – crowd Fat Harold’s, Ducks and Duck Too, the OD Arcade and other clubs in search of just that right beat to move their feet. Even in the dead of winter, the faithful who can’t stand still through the chill of January gather for a much-shorter S.O.S. Mid-Winter party. CSRA Shag Club Always represented among the throngs at North Myrtle are members of the CSRA Shag Club, a brotherhood (and sisterhood) of about 575 shaggers. Many have been gathering at the beach for decades, sharing tall tales and smooth steps over a few cold adult beverages. “It’s just a gathering of people who like beach and shag music, like the camaraderie and conversation,” said Rodney Williams of North Augusta, president of the CSRA Shag Club. “It’s the music and the dance and the friendships. Everybody’s there for the same reason. They like music, they like that kind of music, and they want to dance.” The CSRA Shag Club’s long history in the greater shag dance culture is on full display at the bars of North Myrtle Beach, with pictures and memorabilia from the Shag Club at almost every turn. At Fat Harold’s, there are rows of round wooden signs hanging over the bar from shag clubs around America; it doesn’t take long to find “CSRA Shag Club. Graniteville, S.C.” hanging in the front room. Local Shag Floors Between the massive S.O.S. gatherings at the beach, members of the CSRA Shag Club get their weekly fancy-feet fix on Friday nights at the Safari Lounge in Aiken and on Saturday nights at the Shag Shack in Augusta. At these official hangouts for the Shag Club, the music is always familiar, the beer is always cold, and the faces are always changing as new folks discover the joys of the Shag. “There’s a lot of dancing, of course, but you get to meet new people every week, and it becomes a part of your lifestyle,” Williams said. “Everybody likes to get out there and have fun, and there’s a lot of respect for people who do it well. If a certain couple that’s really good gets on the floor, people will stop and watch them.” Add to the weekly congregations a schedule of five members-only parties every year. Then, top it off with the annual CSRA Shag Classic, a weekend-long party at the Julian Smith Casino in Augusta that attracts more than 600 shaggers from all over America. There is never a shortage of chances to dance. And for wallflowers who finally get the urge to get out on the floor, shag lessons are usually available from club members Johnny and Judy Turner. How Did it Start? The origins of the Shag can be traced to the Big Band era of the 1930s and ‘40s, but its history is at times as clouded as the skies over North Myrtle at the height of a summer storm. Some historians claim the dance had its origin as a variation of the Carolina jitterbug. Whatever its genesis, the Shag remains a popular diversion that has weathered time and changes in musical styles. “I think ultimately it provides for many different kinds of individual expression,” said ‘Fessa John Hook, a Charlotte-based disk jockey who produces Beach Music radio shows syndicated across the South. “It’s more than just waving-your-arms-in-the-air kind of expression. There’s some art to it.” No Longer Taboo The enduring appeal of the Shag doesn’t rest in the same foundation as the early days of the dance, according to Hook. In the 1930s and ‘40s, young people began Shag dancing to “race music” – the rhythm & blues sung by black artists – they heard performed live or on jukeboxes in the bars and pavilions at the beach. “Then, white kids were embracing a form of expression that was from the black culture while their friends were square dancing or swing dancing. So it was somewhat taboo,” Hook said. “Today, it’s not taboo, so it doesn’t have the same forbidden kick it had in the beginning of the Shag. But it still provides a chance to do something unique.” And that, as much as anything, is why clubs such as the CSRA Shag Club are still dancing after all these years. It’s just plain fun. “The foundation is the capacity to be carefree,” Hook said. “You really do have to dance like nobody’s watching or that you just don’t care. There is something very liberating about that. That’s why people shag.” The 24th Annual CSRA Classic Party will be held at the Julian Smith Casino on Lake Olmstead in Augusta on the weekend of March 15-16-17. Tickets cost $60 per person for the three-day event. They can be purchased from Ticket Chair Ken Akin at 803-649-4262, or online at www.csrashag.com. Akin, past president of the shag club, is now chairman of the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs, comprised of more than 90 shag clubs and a total membership of nearly 15,000 dancers. The CSRA Shag Club is always welcoming new members to the dance floor. For more information, contact the Shag Club at its website, www.csrashag.com. BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 31 Swamp on a Hill Verdant, vulnerable, and vanishing Carolina Bays by Phyllis Maclay How in (or out of) the World Did They Get Here? Salamanders, Gators and Bears, Oh My! And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. – William Shakespeare You would think if something were 30,000 to 100,000 years old scientists would know how it got here. But the mystique surrounding the origins of the East Coast’s Carolina Bays spurns many theories from dinosaur footprints to meteor showers as the reason for these shallow depressions that contain isolated wetlands, even in Aiken’s own backyard. They imprint the land from northern Florida to New Jersey, but the majority of these freshwater wetlands lie in Georgia and South Carolina. More than 300 are inside the Savannah River Site. What’s In a Name? Called pocosin, meaning “swamp on a hill,” by American Indians, the oddity is these elliptical basins almost always have a northwest to southeast orientation. Their water comes primarily from rain and shallow groundwater, although four in South Carolina are spring-fed. Carolina Bays have ridges of sand but the interior can be swampy, sometimes impossible to explore because of thick shrubs and walls of thorny plants and tangled vines. The names “Bay” and “Bay Swamp” were given to these wetlands because of the many bay trees that grow there; sweet bay, red bay, and loblolly bay. Winter and spring usually fill Carolina Bays with water that dries up in summer and autumn. This fluctuation changes the types of creatures Loblolly Bay Tree that inhabit them. The basins are made of either clay or peat, which also determines the species of animal population. 32 Many of the depression meadows flood with freshwater or contain open water lakes. These non-tidal bodies of water are home to the Flatwoods Salamanders, the Carolina gopher frog, turtles, snakes and alligators. Migratory birds cohabitate with herons and egrets while raccoons, deer, opossums and skunks scour for food in the Bays. As temporary wetlands, they provide a breeding place for amphibians, which in turn improve the menu of yellow-bellied turtles, wading birds, water snakes, and alligators. A variety of plants growing in the Carolina Bays includes trees such as the magnolia, sweet gum, maple, and black gum. Button Bush, gall berry, red bay, and sumac thrive among the various grasses, sedges, and water lilies. One study showed 60 percent of the Savannah River Site’s threatened plant species are found in its Carolina Bays. The Eerie Common Denominator In addition to the elliptical shapes that angle the same way on the earth’s surface, whether in Virginia or Georgia, almost all Carolina Bays have this in common: • Their sand rims are higher than the ground around them • Their interior is lower than the surface surrounding them • Their basins are either clay or peat • Under the basin is flat sand • They exist independently of inflowing or out flowing streams • Their axes are parallel • They are filled with both inorganic and organic material Sometimes overlapping each other, Carolina Bays can be a small as an acre while the big Bays are a whopping 9000 acres. Scientists believe no new ones are forming, a few are expanding, but most are shrinking by infilling soil. There are even a few that are naturally dry all year. Ever since scientists discovered the Carolina Bays in the late 1700s people have speculated and formulated theories about their origin. Some people thought them to be dinosaur footprints or prehistoric buffalo wallows. Others liked to believe they were the result of volcanic activity, sinkholes, or fish migration when water covered the Atlantic Coast. While these theories of origin are entertaining, they can be tossed out since they don’t explain things like the uniform shape and direction. Four theories are still debated as to the beginnings of these wetlands. One is extraterrestrial: Sudden Impact Meteoric impact was a theory about the origins of Carolina Bays. It was hypothesized that one huge meteor struck the flat southeastern coastal plain and exploded into chunks that skidded across the earth’s surface, scooping out impressions that formed the Bays. But the Carolina Bays are too shallow to be a meteor or meteor shower hit. An alternative proposition is that a comet or asteroid plummeted to the earth. Comets sometimes explode before landing, which would produce dents that could explain the placement of the bays. But no meteor or comet fragments have yet been found, and no where else in the world have there been impressions left like this where heavenly impact has been documented. Lagoons Did It Another opinion about the origination of the Carolina Bays is they were created when long, narrow lagoons carved out elliptical impressions from wave activity. It theorizes that the return current brought sand and deposited it on the southeastern rims while the windward side stretched outward toward the northwest. This could explain why some of the Bays overlap. It’s in the Water Geomorphologist Douglas Johnson claimed underground water from artesian springs streamed toward the coastal plains from the Piedmont region. The water got trapped, pressurized, and then forced through cracks in impermeable layers of earth. Boiling sand formed the rims of the bay. As more water was forced through the layers, the cracks opened up, becoming elliptical in shape. BELLA MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2013 BELLA MAGAZINE MARCH 2013 The artesian springs with a lesser flow morphed into small, more circular Carolina Bays. Steamy Situation The last theory of origin focuses on the Earth’s wet spots caused by marshes, springs, slowflowing creeks, and even beaver ponds. This theory says the water in these areas was exposed somehow to radiant energy (possibly from meteors) that would cause a violent steam explosion, much like a maars, defined as a low relief, broad crater caused by ground water coming into contact with lava, often filled with water. The pressure wave caused by the blast gave the Bays their elliptical shape, according to this postulate. Do Not Disturb Ever since early settlers penetrated the Atlantic Plains, the Carolina Bays have been defaced, damaged, and destroyed. Timber was stripped from their interiors, and the wetlands were drained for plowing and planting. As time went on, subdivisions, golf courses, and highways snuffed out the Bays. Considered by many to be annoying wet spots, the Bays have been drained of their water and all the life that inhabited them. Even in Aiken, the Carolina Bay named Sun Bay is now filled with parking lots and houses. Federal Wetlands Regulations took on the job of protecting them in the 1970s, but they still fall prey to agriculture and commercial development. More than 97% of South Carolina’s Carolina Bays have been defaced or razed. The Savannah River Site protects more of them than all the rest of South Carolina. The United States has lost more than half its wetlands, and continues to allow more than 400,000 acres of wetlands to be destroyed every year. Summerville Rags, Inc. Spring 2013 So What!? Wetlands are important. They function in flood control and availability of water. They create nutrients and purify water by suspending pollutants. Our wetlands help control erosion, provide recreation facilities, and render a place for wildlife habitation. The Carolina Bays are refuges for a menagerie of rare amphibians, birds, and plants found nowhere else on Earth. The Savannah River Ecology Lab studies how plants, amphibians, and zooplankton adapt to the cyclic changes of these wetlands, which in turn helps to predict the effects of the climate change the world is already experiencing. These mystifying, marvelous creations are worth saving. Interested? You can call the Environmental Protection Agency to answer your questions about the Carolina Bays and wetlands and options for their protection. This hotline is in operation 9 am to 5:30 pm EST every week day. 1-800-8327828. Stop By and Explore! New Observation Deck Open Recently, a new observation deck was opened at Aiken’s Carolina Bay at Price Avenue. The two-level 36' x 28' structure is covered and will accommodate approximately 40 students. Designed to be used by area schools and scouting troops, it has a sink and a worktable. The deck provides a safe, accessible area for teachers and youth leaders to conduct classes and informational sessions. The deck was paid for by funds from the Capital Sales Tax. Twenty-four acres at Carolina Bay were purchased by the Aiken Land Conservancy (ALC) after the organization conducted a successful fundraising campaign that raised more than $600,000. The ALC then deeded the property back to the City of Aiken, and the City placed a conservation easement on it, removing development rights and preserving it for educational purposes and the enjoyment of the public. Carolina Bay Nature Reserve The Carolina Bay Nature Reserve in Aiken is located at Whiskey Road and Two Notch Road, by Price Avenue. There are hiking trails to wander through the bay during daylight hours. Their number is 803-642-7631. Ditch Pond Heritage Reserve has 296 acres spread across both Aiken and Barnwell Counties. Owned by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, it is home to a Carolina Bay that is 25 acres with eight endangered species of plant life: Robbins’s spikerush, awn petal meadow beauty, blue maiden cane, piedmont water milfoil, Florida and piedmont bladderwort, slender arrowhead, and creeping St. John’s wort. When not reserved for an event, the deck is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The Aiken County Historical Museum has an exhibit about Carolina Bays in its Nature Room on the first floor. 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