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21 Market warriorGreenville native Miller Gaffney gets competitive on a new PBS reality show that is shaking up the antiques world.SCene

22 Cracking down on copper theftSouth Carolina’s electric cooperatives are partnering with law enforcement and Crime Stoppers to put copper thieves behind bars. gaRDeneR

26 Growing garden mums Colorful potted mums are everywhere this time of year—but do they belong in your outdoor garden?tRaVeLS

28 Overlooked EdistoTake a walk on the wild side at Edisto Beach State Park, where the famous shell-covered beachfront is only part of the fun.ReCIPe

30 Hearty fall flavorsWhite chili chickenMy brother’s BrusselsMary’s maple walnut cream no-crust pieFudge nougatsCheF’S ChoICe

32 Dining undergroundBelgian cuisine and specialty brews make The Trappe Door a tasty escape from the everyday.huMoR Me

38 Give me crispy or give me deathHow far will you go in search of perfect French fries?

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Marlboro CountyFrom the historic attractions of downtown Bennettsville to the quiet communities of Blenheim, Clio, McColl, Tatum and Wallace, there is a lot to love about living in Marlboro County. Join us on a tour as locals, like Cindy Stone (center) and her staff at Breeden’s Grocery, share why they are proud to call the area home.

4 CO - O P CO N N E C T I O NCooperative news

6 O N T H E AG E N DAFind out how the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf stack up against one of the first mass-produced electric vehicles—the 1917 Detroit Electric. Plus: Top weekend events from across the Palmetto State.

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10 The essential holiday dishEveryone has a favorite Thanksgiving Day food that makes the holiday special. Tell us yours and you could win a new iPad.eneRgY Q&a

12 Cool breeze, cooler electric billsCeiling fans—and the right thermostat setting—can help lower electricity use.SMaRt ChoICe

14 Tailgating with technologyWith this starting lineup of must-have items, you might never leave the parking lot.

A new partnership between electric cooperatives and Crime Stoppers of South Carolina aims to put copper thieves behind bars. Photo by Alexander raths.

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South Carolina Jazz FestivalCheraw celebrates the birthday of native son Dizzy Gillespie, the legendary trumpeter, with four days and nights of cool jazz concerts. Featured artists are Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Kate McGarry and the Think Jazz Orchestra (trombonist Mitch Butler pictured). Guests can also jam at an evening street party and tour the “Dizzy on Display” exhibit at the Southern African-American Heritage Center.For details, visit scjazzfestival.com or call (843) 537-8420.

NOVEMBER 10

Castra Romana XIFriends, lend an ear: Roman citizens, politicians, soldiers, gladiators and even barbarians will gather at Castra Romana XI, a family-friendly event at Givhans Ferry State Park in Ridgeville. The day of living history recreates Imperial Rome with mock combat

by re-enactors in period garb. Popular features include artillery demonstrations with a Roman “catapulta”; the “medici” treating battlefield wounds first-century style; and a “tripastos,” a crane used to construct immense aqueducts and Rome’s great buildings. For details, visit legvi.tripod.com/castroromani or call (843) 437-5587.

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Arts Festival and PauwauVisitors to Aynor’s 20th annual Pauwau of the Waccamaw Indian People will get a rare glimpse of ancient drumming and dancing ceremonies, as well as traditional clothing and arts. Schoolchildren are invited to attend mini pauwaus Nov. 1–2, then return with families for public events on Nov. 3–4. Limited RV and tent camping sites are available.For details, call (843) 358-6877 or visit waccamawindians.us/tribal-events.

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Historic Tour of Homes and SitesJust once a year, the historic Koger plantation house (pictured) in Grover is opened to allow visitors to view its remarkable craftsmanship. The 1780s-era house, once the home of state senator Joseph Koger Jr., was constructed with nearly invisible wooden pegs and dining room wainscoting hand-painted to resemble oak. The showpiece of the Upper Dorchester County Historical Society’s tour, the house is “as sturdy as the day it was built,” says society president Phyllis Hughes. The tour features four other sites, including Badham House, built by a sawmill owner and displaying beautiful carpentry.For details, call (843) 563-9091 or visit upperdorchestercountyhistoricalsociety.com.

Back to the futureThe Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival takes an electric turnWhen It CoMeS to eLeCtRIC CaRS, most people only know the Chevy Volt and the Nissan Leaf. But if you steer your way to the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival Nov. 3–4, you’ll find another groundbreaking electric vehicle to ponder—the 1917 Detroit Electric Model B.

This vintage ride belongs to Palmetto Electric Cooperative member Charles Mistele, who is partnering with the co-op to display it alongside the newer electric models as part of the Motoring Midway. The exhibit will demonstrate just how much electric vehicles have—and haven’t—changed in 95 years.

Take range, for example. The Volt gets 40 to 50 miles on a single charge; the Leaf about 73 miles. And the Detroit Electric?

two degrees can make a big difference on your electric bill. Setting your thermostat 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher in summer and lower in the winter results in major energy savings. Investing in a programmable thermostat can save even more—these devices automatically lower and raise your home’s temperature. Set it and forget it! Find more ways to save at togetherWeSave.com.sourcE: toucHstonE EnErgY cooPErativEs

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“It was advertised to go 80 miles on a charge, and with the optional Edison nickel-steel batteries—which cost as much as a Model T at the time—it would go 140 miles on a charge,” Mistele says with pride. “In fact, one went 211.3 miles on a charge, which was a world record for distance.”

While the Volt and Leaf can outperform the tiller-steered Detroit Electric in most every other dimension of automobile performance, Mistele wouldn’t trade. His car is a rare piece of automotive history from an era when drivers could buy gas-, electric- and steam-powered vehicles. In 1917, Anderson Carriage Company was producing about 2,000 to 3,000

web extra Visit SCLiving.coop to take a spin in Charles

Mistele’s 1917 Detroit Electric, courtesy of our “web extra” video.

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ONLY ON ScLiving.coopWeb extra Videos: Antiques expert Miller Gaffney shares her tips for finding the best sterling silver pieces, Charles Mistele takes us for a ride in his 1917 electric car and law enforcement officials crack down on copper theft.

Contests: Participate in our Favorite Thanksgiving Food reader poll and you could win an iPad. Plus: There’s still time to win tickets to the Clemson-USC football game. And don’t miss out on this month’s Reader Reply contest—the prize is a 3-day, 2-night weekend on Pawleys Island.

humor Me: If you got a chuckle out of Jan Igoe’s column this month, there’s plenty more where that came from. Look for the Humor Me archive under the Opinion tab and prepare to laugh yourself silly.

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OCTOBER 26–NOVEMBER 4

Hilton Head Island Motoring FestivalThe 1917 Detroit Electric will be on display at the Motoring Midway Nov. 3–4 as part of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival and Concours d’Elegance at Honey Horn Plantation. The 10-day festival is one of the country’s top classic car venues, and typically draws more than 15,000 attendees for events ranging from vintage automobile races to cocktail parties and cooking demonstrations. Entry to the Motoring Midway is included free for ticketholders during the Car Club Jamboree on Saturday, Nov. 3, and the Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, Nov. 4. For complete event details, visit hhiconcours.com or call (843) 785-7469

electric cars a year, but the advent of the electric starter motor soon gave gas-powered cars the edge. Today, there are fewer than 100 Detroit Electrics still around — most of them in museums.

Mistele’s wonderfully maintained Model B

has been passed down from his great-grandparents, along with treasured family memories.

“I can remember riding in this car when I was 5 years old. Every Easter Sunday my grandfather brought his car to church, and I would ride back to his house in this car—if I was lucky,” he recalls. “Last June, my 7-year-old granddaughter was sitting in here. I was driving, and she was asking the same questions I asked my grandfather. ‘Poppy, how fast does this go?’ ‘Why doesn’t this car have a steering wheel?’ It was a little trip down memory lane.”

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For me, it’s not really Thanksgiving unless there is Momma’s cornbread dressing. It takes two days to make as the biscuits and cornbread have to crumble just right. It is good the first time with giblet gravy. As my visit stretches into the weekend, it is my constant companion as I watch football. Sometimes I microwave it; other times I take it straight from the refrigerator to the La-Z-Boy. Cornbread dressing is my essential Thanksgiving dish, and I can almost taste the love my mom puts into making it.

Now it’s your turn. This fall, we’re inviting the readers of South Carolina Living to participate in a reader poll and, in so doing, register for a chance to win a new iPad. Between now and Nov. 21, visit SCLiving.coop, register for the prize drawing and vote for your favorite Thanksgiving food. We’ve even created a space on the web for you to submit the recipe—if you’re willing to share.

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To get the ball rolling, I am sharing my mom’s corn-bread dressing recipe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And good luck winning that iPad. Mine has a protective film on it—to protect from spilled dressing and giblet gravy.

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A Ceiling fans can cut your elec-tric bills year-round, but before you run out and buy a few, it’s

important to understand how they save energy. If you install a ceiling fan and don’t adjust your thermostat settings accordingly, you may be more comfortable, but it actually increases your power use.

The important thing to remember is that the fan itself does not cool air or things—fans cool people, so they should be turned off when the room is empty.

During summer, ceiling fans cool the skin by rotating to create a down-ward breeze. That should make you feel comfortable enough to turn up the air conditioner a few degrees.

Setting the thermostat higher saves much more electricity than the ceiling fan consumes.

When cold weather arrives, flip the small switch on the side of the ceiling fan housing to reverse the blade rota-tion. Run the fan on low speed so it

creates a gentle upward breeze (away from people in the room). This will force the warm air—which naturally rises—back down where it’s needed. Then you can set your furnace a few degrees lower and save energy there, too.

Some new ceiling fans also have a built-in electric heater with a hand-held remote thermostat/control. It functions just like a standard ceiling fan during summer. During winter, switch to heating mode, and the fan automatically reverses rotation.

To feel that all-important breeze on your skin during summer, be sure you get the right blade diameter. A common sizing rule of thumb is to use a 36-inch fan for rooms up to 150 square feet, a 48-inch fan for up to 300 square feet and a 52-inch fan for up to 450 square feet. For larger rooms, use two fans spaced about one-quarter of the way in from opposing walls.

Price is often a good indication of the quality of a ceiling fan. Better ceiling fans typically have a greater pitch (twist) on the blades. This requires a more powerful motor, but it moves more air at a lower rota-tion speed. Lower speed results in less sound and less chance of annoying wobble.

A hand-held remote control is a convenient feature that can be found in both inexpensive and pricier models. Natural wood blades are attractive, but inexpensive ones made of synthetic materials are generally well balanced. A rubber-mounted hub reduces noise and vibration. Even the best ceiling fans may require you to attach small balancing weights to stop wobble at high speed.

Send questions to Energy Q&A, South Carolina Living, 808 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce SC 29033, email [email protected] or fax (803) 739-3041.

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Fresh out of journalism school in 1956, Bill Kinney was offered a plum job in public relations in Washington, D.C., working for Sen. Strom Thurmond.

He turned it down for something better: coming home to Bennettsville.

“Marlboro County has always been good to me,” says Kinney, with no regrets about passing up the attractions of a big-city life. “It’s home.”

That’s the mantra for many folks in Bennettsville and the surrounding communities of Blenheim, Clio, McColl, Tatum and Wallace. Marlboro County even built an image on that contentment with its “It’s Good to Be Home” slogan.

Visitors to this Pee Dee community can easily discover what the locals love. Take a tour of some favorite spots and give a listen to the folks who recognize the treasure in their own backyard.

McArthur FarmsBorn and raised in Blenheim, Rebecca McArthur ventured off to Florence to make her way. For 14 years, she worked as an agricultural sales consultant, helping farmers care for their crops, then five more as a nurse before chasing her real dream.

Now she’s back in Blenheim, farming for herself, on a mission to feed, educate and entertain local residents and visitors from her roadside market on Highway 38. And she’s grateful for the support from “regular folks” in her community.

“People of all ages, all walks of life, will give you that elbow and say, ‘You keep doing the right thing, girl, I’m pulling for you,’” McArthur says.

Starting in 2005 with about 40 acres, a strawberry patch and a modest 10-by-10-foot roadside tent, McArthur has

In Bennettsville and nearby communities, they know what makes a hometown special—it’s the peopleBy Diane VeTo ParhamPhoTograPhy By milTon morris

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rebecca mcArthur followed her dream to the reality of her 380-acre farm and welcoming open-air market in Blenheim.

expanded to about 380 acres, where she farms a variety of fruits and vegetables to sell at her spacious, red-roofed, open-air market.

“I’ve always loved being outside, working on the land, seeing what the Lord would bless us with,” she says.

Surprised by how little today’s children seem to know about where their food and clothing come from (“You’d be amazed at how many kids have never shucked an ear of corn”), McArthur delights in bringing schoolchildren and tourists out to her farm to see the origins of the products they buy in stores.

She hosts four festivals a year (Strawberry, Peach, Fall and Gospel) and pulls out all the stops. For the Oct. 20 Fall Festival, she will erect a walk-through “pumpkin house” and build one of the largest corn mazes in the state. Her Nov. 3 Gospel Festival will feature a local “Battle of the Choirs” and a family-style meal with farm produce.

This ambitious entrepreneur will soon launch an on-site bakery, a homemade fudge shop, two greenhouses and a permanent “farm fun park.”

And it all started with coming home to Blenheim.“This is where I’m from—I just see nothing but opportu-

nities here,” McArthur says.McArthur Farms is at 1708 Highway 38 South, Bennettsville. Phone: (843) 479-3839.

Historic Downtown BennettsvilleBill Kinney won’t claim the title “historian”—that’s for the professionals. “County history buff” is the best you’ll get from him, but his life is intricately woven into Bennettsville’s and Marlboro County’s history.

Kinney was born in the downtown Victorian cottage that belonged to his grandparents—in the same room and bed his father was born in 29 years earlier. Appropriately, that bedroom is now the children’s room of the Marlboro County Historical Museum, housed in his grandparents’ former home.

With that pedigree, Kinney, the longtime editor of the Marlboro Herald-Advocate, has been one of the community’s most impassioned voices for historic preservation and revi-talization. Both his home and his office are in renovated historic Bennettsville houses, and he can hardly speak fast enough to list all the must-see sites in town—the multiple museums in one cultural complex (“very unusual for a town our size”), the civic center, the new Marian Wright Edelman Public Library and the refurbished downtown

storefronts, to name a few. (See “Visit a Day, See a Lifetime” on p. 18.)

By comparison, local booster Ken Harmon is a relative newcomer to Bennettsville, having arrived 50 years ago when he bought local radio station WBSC. But he is just as passionate about preserving, enhancing and promoting the city’s best features.

As head of the Bennettsville Downtown Development Association (BDDA), he has worked with the city to recap-ture the beauty of 98 historic downtown building facades and upgrade streetscapes. He’ll preach proudly about century-old structures, the array of locally owned busi-nesses and even plans for the city’s soon-to-be-here 2019 bicentennial.

But the reason he stayed put and raised his family when he moved from Florida a half century ago was not just the local amenities.

“Hands down, it’s the people—caring, loving people,” Harmon says. “I’ve never regretted a day of living in Bennettsville. I love it. This is home.”The Bennettsville Visitor Center, 304 West Main St., Bennettsville, has maps and details for touring downtown. Phone: (843) 479-3941.

Lake Paul WallaceWhen they’re ready to retreat to the great outdoors, Bennettsville residents don’t have far to go. Lake Paul Wallace, a 600-acre manmade lake, is situated inside the


bill Kinney, “county history buff” and editor of the Marlboro Herald-Advocate, is delighted his office is in Shiness, a restored Georgian revival mansion.


city limits, just a mile or so from the county courthouse.“In the winter, when the leaves are off the trees, you can

see the courthouse steeple from the lake,” BDDA executive director Ken Harmon says.

And on pretty summer days and warm weekends, you’ll see the lake itself well populated with swimmers, boaters, skiers, fishing enthusiasts, picnickers, cyclists, trail hikers and bird watchers. For hunters, the lake also features a 50-acre public dove field that is open on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturdays during the season.

Whatever your outdoor interest, Harmon says, no visitor should leave downtown without a stop at Lake Wallace—“It’s one of the greatest assets we have.”For information about hunting, fishing or boating at Lake Wallace, contact the S.C. Department of Natural Resources office in Florence at (843) 661-4766.

On your next visit to historic downtown Bennettsville, don’t miss these attractions.

D.D. mccoll House/Historic downtown walking tourMore than 30 historic homes, churches and businesses—plus 98 restored downtown storefronts—display the city’s culturally diverse architecture. The self-guided walking tour begins when you pick up a free map at the d.d. McColl House, the striking 19th-century, Queen Anne-style brick structure that houses the Bennettsville visitor Center. notable stops on the tour include the Murchison School, a fine example of Italianate style, complete with a three-story bell tower, and Shiness,

a restored Georgian Revival mansion that’s now home to the Marlboro Herald-Advocate and a gift shop.The D.D. McColl House is located at 304 West Main St.; (843) 479-3941.

County museum complexMarlboro County’s favorite eccentric was Mason Lee, a wealthy 18th-century

landowner who was struck by lightning at age 30 and became known for his peculiar behavior. See the hollowed-out gum log he used as a bed and the pistol he slept with—to ward off witches—on display at Marlboro County Historical Museum. The complex also features a Medical Museum, Printing Museum, the Bennetts ville Female Academy (furnished as a 19th-century schoolroom), and the lovingly restored Jennings-Brown House, one of the oldest in town.123 South Marlboro St.; (843) 479-5624.

A Random quirkPay a visit to the Confederate monument on the courthouse square, and check the

headgear. notice anything wrong? The soldier sports a Union army cap, earning it mention in “Ripley’s Believe It or not.” Local history buff Bill Kinney says its mixed-up partner stands in a vermont town, where the Yankee soldier wears a Confederate cap. Bennettsville’s statue, Kinney says, was named “Random” after a

gun-toting vagrant was arrested on the square and told police he was “shooting at random.”

Vintage accommodationsFinish a busy day of sightseeing with a relaxing stay at a local bed and breakfast. Breeden Inn, listed on the national Register of Historic Places, offers 13 guest rooms in four 19th-century houses, all with antique furnishings and some with modern whirlpool tubs. The property also features a swimming pool, winding garden walks and its own rich history. Breeden Inn Bed & Breakfast is at 400 East Main St., Bennettsville; breedeninn.com.

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the Italianate-style murchison School and the quirky confederate monument are two of bennettsville’s notable landmarks.

Ken Harmon came to bennettsville 50 years ago and fell in love with its people, history and architecture, including the D.D. mccoll House, which is home to the town’s visitor center.


Breeden’s GroceryCindy Stone can spot the newcomers to her downtown butcher shop just by the looks on their faces.

“They look a little baffled,” says Stone, who owns the 86-year-old grocery store on Broad Street with husband Cam. “They can’t believe something like this is still around.”

Thriving in Bennettsville’s downtown historic district, Breeden’s straddles the line between nostalgic past—well-worn wooden floors, homemade sausage, personalized cus-tomer service—and modern business. The quaint feel of an old-fashioned grocery remains, but the Stones keep current with updated refrigeration and processing units and mar-keting savvy.

Breeden’s has carved out its niche as the go-to destina-tion for townspeople and visitors in search of local prod-ucts, including Breeden’s sausage, prepackaged Stanton’s barbecue and Blenheim Ginger Ale.

“We’ve become an icon or something,” Stone says. “People will have family or friends come visit, and they say, ‘I’ve got to take you to Breeden’s.’”

Cam and Cindy Stone bought Breeden’s from Cam’s grandfather, John “Pop” Thompson, 25 years ago—as “a five-year project.” But they fell in love with the store and the customers who are devoted to Breeden’s, as much for its fresh, local products as for their memories of shopping there since childhood.

Local realtors attract new business with gift certificates to Breeden’s; soon enough, the newcomers are regulars. The Stones like to get to know their customers. Photos and news clippings of friends and fans are posted on a bulle-tin board, and Cindy Stone reassures new arrivals that all curious questions—“Where’d you come from?” or “Where do you go to church?”—stem from simple small-town friendliness.

That sense of community is why Breeden’s thrives and why the Stones love their work. Businesses downtown and in nearby communities support each other; residents lend a hand in time of trouble, whether they know the person in need or not.

“You can’t put a value on that. That’s just good people,” Stone says.Breeden’s Grocery is at 133 Broad St., Bennettsville. Phone: (843) 479-3481.

Stanton’s Bar‑B‑Que and Fish Camp Fly‑In RestaurantIf you marry a man named Charles Lindbergh Stanton, it’s fair to expect him to have an interest in flying. And there’s a certain logic in how that hobby tied itself to a barbecue restaurant.

When the late “Lynn” Stanton tired of the hassle of maneuvering his planes in and out of a commercial hangar, he decided to build his own hangar and airstrip in a grassy field near his restaurant on Highway 38 in north-ern Marlboro County. Soon enough, other pilots were flying in for good barbecue, fresh seafood and home-style Sunday dinners.

There’s plenty of drive-up traffic, too, including beach travelers and motor-cycle clubs.

“About the only way you can’t get here is by boat, unless you drag it behind you,” jokes owner Vera Stanton Meggs, who has run Stanton’s since Lynn died in 2003.

The first Saturday of November is a special treat—that’s Stanton’s Annual Fly-in, when pilots “from all over” are treated to free chicken bog, cour-tesy of Meggs and her husband, Larry. The pilots fraternize with each other, swap stories and show off their planes. Some even put

Cindy Stone with her husband, cam, offers freshly butchered meats along with produce, sundries and nostalgia at Breeden’s Grocery.

Vera Stanton meggs continues the tradition started by the late “lynn” Stanton of serving barbecue to diners, whether they arrive by plane or earth-bound vehicles.


on a show with aerial stunts or offer rides to bystanders.While Stanton’s has gained fame over its 40-plus years in

business, its tangy, vinegar-based barbecue sauce remains a secret.

“When Lynn died, he left it with me, and that’s where it’s at,” Meggs says. “I mix up the ingredients, and nobody else knows what’s in it—even my own children don’t know.”Stanton’s is at 2828 Stanton Rd., Bennettsville. Get fly-in coordinates at stantonsbarbeque.com. Phone: (843) 265-4855.

The Jolly BeanToday, it’s a charming downtown Bennettsville lunch bistro, the only place in town to get a freshly brewed cafe mocha or caramel latte. But five years ago, The Jolly Bean

was simply a project designed to solve a local problem.

With high unemployment plagu-ing the county, the Marlboro County Disabilities and Special Needs Board was struggling to find places where disabled citizens could get on-site job training.

“We wanted to create some employ-ment opportunities for our disabled folks so they can go on to other jobs,” the board’s director, Mike Winburn, says.

Moreover, the board hoped to intro-duce the community to its disabled neighbors, who “had been mostly

invisible,” Winburn says.Solution: The Jolly Bean. Tim Lee, the owner of

Marlboro Drug Company, donated the use of an abandoned lunch counter inside his Bennettsville store, and since 2007, The Jolly Bean has trained 22 disabled citizens for work in the food service industry. Graduate Felicia Outlaw will greet you brightly and proudly proclaim that she can take your order, prepare your lunch, serve it to you and run the cash register. When gradu-ate Ricky Wallace is on duty, he likes to serenade custom-ers with his favorite songs.

The Jolly Bean’s modest first menu was just coffee and cookies—baked fresh on the premises by a rotating crew from the Disabilities and Special Needs Board, with help from manager Tina Tanner. Now its eclectic and health-conscious menu offers salads and paninis, plus specials like salmon burgers with peach mango salsa or chicken tostadas with avocado.

Whenever possible, The Jolly Bean uses fresh, local ingredients, earning it status as a Certified South Carolina “Fresh on the Menu” restaurant. Locally, McArthur Farms and Breeden’s Grocery supply ingredients. And Clio farmer Billy Hinson invites disabled crew members to learn how to plant, work and harvest a vegetable garden on his farm-land, with the fresh produce brought back to make Jolly Bean sandwiches and salads.

“Not only has this provided wonderful S.C. vegetables to The Jolly Bean, but much more so a sense of inclusiveness and ownership that our challenged neighbors had never felt before,” Winburn says.The Jolly Bean is at 113 N. Marlboro St., Bennettsville. Phone: (843) 479-0115.

Co-op celebrates its Marlboro homeAs president and CEO of Marlboro Electric Cooperative, Bill Fleming was well aware of the county’s charms and assets. The challenge was getting the community to sing its own praises. So in 2005, Fleming and others in the Marlboro County Economic development Partnership hired Columbia marketing firm Semaphore to craft a slogan to inspire local pride and attract new growth. Thus was born the “It’s Good to Be Home” image campaign.

“We had two goals: First, we wanted to make ourselves understand, value and recognize why it is good to be home in Marlboro County,” Fleming says. “And then we wanted to let that spill over into other people.”

Seems like that’s just what happened. The ubiquitous slogan is well accepted and frequently featured around the county. Marlboro Electric Co-op, the county and the Economic development Partnership continue to support the ongoing campaign with projects and events, such as art, essay, photography and poetry contests highlighting why “It’s Good to Be Home” in their Pee dee community.

GetMoreFor information on visiting Bennettsville or Marlboro County, contact the Bennettsville Visitor Center at (843) 479-3941; visitbennettsville.com.

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Market warriorStrolling the aisles of her favorite hometown antiques market, Miller Gaffney is the proverbial kid in a candy store.

“What do we have here?” she asks, stopping to admire a heavy wooden dresser. At the next booth, her trained eyes dart to a silver plate, which she picks up to evaluate for telltale markings and the unmistakable feel of antique coin silver. It’s something of a “busman’s holiday” for the Greenville-based arts appraiser and advisor, but at least today she’s free to shop without being followed by a four-person camera crew.

Viewers of Market Warriors, a new PBS reality show airing Mondays at 9 p.m. on SCETV, will recognize Gaffney as one of four experts who travel the country scouring flea markets for antiques to be sold at auction. The program is ultimately a competition—the picker with the highest profit at the end of the show wins—and success requires Gaffney to employ her encyclopedic knowledge of antiques along with some old-fashioned Southern charm.

“I love it. The buying and selling side of the business is what I enjoy most,” she says. “I’m not a mean competitor, but I like to win.”

A graduate of Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York, Gaffney usually works behind the scenes buying, selling and appraising art collections for high-end clients, so stepping into the television spotlight and shopping in flea markets has been adjustment. The biggest challenge? Getting “recognized” in public.

“A lot of times people come up to me at flea markets and ask, ‘Are you an actress?’” she laughs. “No! Believe me, I am not an actress. That’s the last thing I am.”

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DILLon CountY SheRIFF MajoR huLon is slightly surprised on the days he doesn’t get a report of copper theft.

“It’s incredibly frustrating,” he says. “I mean, it just never stops. These are committed thieves we’re talking about.”

John Powers, public relations manager for Marlboro Electric Cooperative (MEC) in Bennettsville, shares the sheriff’s frustration.

“Thieves got us four times in August alone,” he says. “They hit the Dillon Industrial substa-tion early in the month, and before we were able to make all the repairs, the exact same substation was robbed again.”

The incidents at MEC netted copper thieves no more than $200 to $300 according to Powers, but repair costs to the co-op, costs ultimately borne by cooperative members, ran into the thousands. “Over time, this is real money we’re talking about. It is a very big concern for us,” he says.

MEC is not alone. Collectively, electric coop-eratives in South Carolina have spent more than $1 million on copper theft-related incidents since the start of 2011. According to a 2010 study by the U.S. Department of Energy, copper theft costs American utilities $300 million a year.

To combat copper theft in local communities, the state’s electric cooperatives have partnered with Crime Stoppers of South Carolina, a nonprofit organization

that offers cash rewards for tips that solve active crimes. Over the next three months, Crime Stoppers, electric cooperatives and law enforce-ment agencies will execute a public aware-ness campaign alerting people to the costs and dangers associated with copper theft. The over-riding goal is to encourage citizens to report, anonymously, anyone associated with the crime.

“We’ve been the target of these thieves for too long,” says Bill Fleming, CEO of Marlboro Electric Cooperative. “We’re behind the effort to team with law enforcement, the media and the public to help us deal with an issue that seriously jeopardizes our operations and endangers our co-op employees.”

Law enforcement officials attribute the increase in copper theft to a down economy and rising prices for scrap metals. For the past four years, rural communities across the state have experienced a wave of copper thefts, including homes stripped of copper plumbing and whole air-conditioning units stolen for their copper coils.

“In general, when the economy is bad, theft gets worse,” says Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. “Now you have an item [copper] that’s readily available, worth more than it used to be, and something you can convert to cash. That

makes copper very attrac-tive to criminals.”

The most dangerous and damaging cases of copper theft occur when thieves steal wire from homes, utility poles and electrical substations. In July 2011, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office reported a 41-year-old man was elec-trocuted while attempting to steal copper from a Duke

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copper thieves risked fatal electrocution and caused extensive damage during a break-in at a Fairfield Electric cooperative substation.


Energy substation in Cowpens, becoming one of the 25 people nationwide who were killed last year during attempted copper thefts. The tragedy in Cowpens knocked out power to more than 5,000 Duke custom-ers, many of whom had to be taken offline while repairs were made.

Utility officials warn that incidents of copper theft are compromising their ability to deliver reliable electricity to their customers. In fact, the concern is so great it caught the atten-tion of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In an unclassified 2008 report, the agency judged that “copper thieves are threatening critical infrastructure by targeting electrical substations. Theft of copper from these targets disrupts the flow of electricity and presents a risk to public safety.”

“You think about our members with serious health issues who use devices that require elec-tricity,” says Doug Wilson, CEO of Broad River Electric Cooperative in Gaffney. “If someone breaks into a substation and causes an outage, it could turn into a life-or-death situation for folks

who are on oxygen. That’s as serious as it gets.”

At Santee Electric Cooperative (SEC) in Kingstree, workers are famil-iar with damage to vital

infrastructure. In 2010, thieves broke into a substation and stole critical neutral wires meant to regulate the flow of electricity in and out of the structure. The act set off an expensive chain reaction of events that “wiped out control panels, regulators and all of our monitoring equipment,” says Adrel Langley, public relations manager at SEC.

The price tag to repair the damage from this particular incident: more than $100,000.

Over the past 12 months, South Carolina’s electric cooperatives report a slight decrease in the amount of incidents involving critical infrastructure like substations. Instead, thieves are targeting less dangerous settings by stealing copper ground wires at the base of utility poles and even ground wires that exist at the base of homeowners’ electric meters.

“We’re seeing a lot more of this lately,” said Phil Monroe, vice president of engineering and operations at Lynches River Electric Cooperative in Pageland. “The big problem is this: if the homeowner is missing the ground wire at the meter, in the event of a lightning strike there’s so much less protection for that home against the surge those strikes cause.”

For law enforcement, the partnership between cooperatives and Crime Stoppers will also serve to help curb copper theft at-large, says Sheriff Lott.

“Copper theft, for some of our rural residents, it’s just a sad fact of life,” he says. “Hopefully, with this relationship we now have with the co-ops, we can send a message that anyone who has any information about copper thieves can call Crime Stoppers and give us a chance to put these criminals where they belong.”

Repair costs to the co-ops, costs ultimately borne by cooperative members, run into the thousands.

A campaign by crime Stoppers to stop copper theft includes a series of public

awareness advertisements.

South carolina’s electric cooperatives have donated $15,000 to crime Stoppers of South carolina. the money will help provide $1,000 rewards for tips leading to successful criminal prosecution of copper thieves.


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thInK FaLL anD thInK FLoWeRS, and you’re probably thinking chrysanthe-mums—or “mums,” as they are com-monly known. Colorful potted mums pop up this time of year at grocery stores, florist shops, home centers and nurseries, ready for harvest-themed tabletop arrangements and fall decor.

What many people don’t know, however, is that pot mums grown as annual flowers are not the true garden mums intended for planting in the landscape.

Typical florist pot mum varieties are bred for growing in greenhouses and are generally not intended for perennial, outdoor plantings. When planted in a flower border, pot mums often meet a slow death after the first season. If they survive, they never flower as well as when they were purchased. Enjoy their excellent floral displays, which often last through autumn, but save yourself some frustration

and simply deposit pot mums in the compost bin when the show is over.

If you want to add mums to your outdoor landscape, look for garden mums at your local garden center instead. Garden mums come in an array of bloom colors and shapes and make handsome, fall-flowering addi-tions to a perennial border, offering years of enjoyment with little care.

When you buy garden mums to

decorate indoors, resist the urge to plant them right after flowering. Your container-grown mum may not finish flowering before mid-November, and it might not be ready to face the outdoor cold at that point. Instead, remove the spent blooms, and place

the container in a protected site out-doors or in an unheated room. Allow the plant to rest over the winter, then plant outside in the spring.

Select a site with well-drained soil and full sun. Mums will grow in part shade but will tend to be leggy. Before planting, prepare the soil by tilling in a fertilizer based on the results of a soil test. If no soil test was taken, add four pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet and till into the top six inches of soil. Add a two- to three-inch layer of compost at the same time.

Mums enjoy regular fertilization, but too much will promote excess growth and inhibit flowering. A dose of liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the summer will generally suffice. Stop fertilizing after the first of August.

Garden mums need to be cut back

two to three times during the growing season to reduce height and encour-age branching. This practice will lead to more flowers and a sturdier plant. When the stems first reach six inches tall (early June in my area of the state), remove one to two inches of growth

from the top. Repeat again in early to mid-July and one final time in early August, if necessary. Flower buds will begin to develop after this and should not be removed. Spider mites and aphids are the most troublesome pests, but they can be managed with insecticidal soap or a strong stream of water.

Your plant will spread quite nicely in its new home and should be divided every three years in the spring or fall. Conveniently, this is an excel-lent time to share prized mums with friends. You’ll all enjoy this exuberant addition to the fall garden.

S. CoRY tanneR is an area horticulture agent and Master Gardener coordina-tor for Clemson Extension based in Greenville County. Contact him at [email protected].

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You shouldn’t—no visit to the 1,255-acre property is complete without a stroll or a swim along its shell-strewn mile and a half of shore-line—but you could easily while away two blissful days here enjoying all the other attractions the park has to offer.

“The beach is great, but there’s so much more here,” says park manager Susan Spell. “If you only see the beach, you’ve missed so much.”

For instance, there is Spell’s own “front yard,” as she calls it. That’s an expanse of palmettos and live oaks that graces the front of her ranger’s residence and serves as the greeting

to the cabin area where my wife and I spent a mid-September weekend.

We stayed in one of the seven cabins available for rent, all on a beautiful setting right on the marsh. The cabin area and adjacent Live Oak campground provide easy access to one of the state’s longest handicapped-accessible trail systems. Wide and compacted with a sand mix designed for such use, the 3.5 miles of pathways make for ideal hiking and biking.

On a picture-perfect day, we walked from the ranger station to the Spanish

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On our afternoon stroll through the maritime forest, we saw a fishing

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Fill a large pot (about ¾ full) with water. Add Brussels sprouts and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until sprouts are fork tender, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from the heat, drain and transfer to an ice bath (a medium bowl of water and ice cubes). Allow to cool completely, then drain and set aside. Cut the Brussels sprouts into ¼-inch lengthwise slices and set aside. Add the bacon pieces to a medium saute pan, and cook over medium-low heat until just crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserv-ing the hot bacon drippings in the pan. Add the onions to the pan and saute over medium-high heat until translucent and just beginning to caramelize, about 5–6 minutes. Add the butter to the pan, then add the Brussels sprouts and saute for 3–4 more minutes. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with the reserved bacon and cheese. Serve immediately.DorotHEa PiErson, abbEvillE

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joSh BeeBY’S BuSIneSS CaRD already reads “Owner/Dishwasher/Bartender/Where Needed.”

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Beeby has created an unusual haven— a Belgian-inspired restaurant and bar, tucked below street level in downtown Greenville. Away from the bustle of nearby Main Street, The Trappe Door is the underground sanc-tuary in which Beeby preaches the good news that flavorful Belgian foods and beers are meant to be enjoyed together and with friends.

“Nothing stuffy about it, just good, hearty eating with good quality beers and good quality people,” he says.

The hands-on restau-rateur is a native Austral ian and former

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Beeby birthed the idea for The Trappe Door while dining at a Belgian restaurant back in Sydney. He and Rebecca later visited Belgium’s Trappist monasteries (where monks still make beer), breweries and eateries, seeking inspiration for their restaurant.

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Moules frites (say “mool freet”)

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“That’s a pound and a half of mussels in whatever broth you want and fries on the side—frites—all hand cut in house and double fried, the Belgian way,” he says.

Belgians enjoy their frites with a dollop of mayonnaise on top, so Beeby invented 12 different homemade mayo flavors for his menu, including bourbon barbecue, raspberry Dijon, truffle, chipotle, curry and wasabi.

For more authenticity, try the foods with traditional Belgian brews. Showcasing 150 different bottled beers and 10 more on tap, the restaurant allows guests to explore the flavors of Belgian lambics, sour reds and browns, Trappist ales and more.

“It’s great to be able to show people how beer can go with food, and vice versa,” Beeby says.

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2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced ½ cup white wine ½ cup fish stock 2 pounds fresh live mussels Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, diced

Clean mussels by filling sink with cold water and pulling out any string-like ropes from the shell. Pick through, one at a time, and make sure none are open. If a mussel is open, tap it gently with your finger; it should close up. A mussel that does not close is dead and needs to be discarded.Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly for about a minute or until softened. Deglaze the pot with the white wine, and then add the fish stock, mussels and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover the pot, and let the mussels steam for about 8 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Add the butter and parsley and stir until the butter has melted and all ingredients are well mixed.Serve in bowls with the broth in the bottom, discard-ing any mussels that didn’t open.

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Calendar of Events

UPSTATEoCtoBeR14–18 • Starburst Storytellers’ festival, Anderson County Library, Anderson. (864) 260-4500.16–17 • The MAcK High Tea, McKinney House, Plum Branch. (864) 852-3216.19–20 • Art’Oberfest, Trinity Street, Abbeville. (864) 391-1485.19–21 • Oktoberfest, Sertoma Field and Main Street, Walhalla. (864) 638-2727.19–21 • euro Auto festival, BMW plant, Greer. (864) 989-6000.20 • March for the MAcK 4K Run/Walk, McCormick Art Council at the Keturah, McCormick. (864) 852-3216.27 • fall fest, Carolina International Preparatory School, Greenville. (864) 385-6020.27 • Tales of Union county, Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site, Union. (864) 427-5966.28 • Sunday in the Park, Cowpens National Battlefield, Gaffney. (864) 461-2828.

noVeMBeR2–4 • Richland creek Antique fall festival, 542 Richland Creek Rd., Saluda. (864) 445-2781.2–4 • Balloons over Anderson, Anderson Civic Center, Anderson. (864) 221-0552.3 • first Saturday at the Price House, Thomas Price House, Woodruff. (864) 576-6546.9–11 • intertribal Pow‑Wow, Cherokee County History & Arts Museum, Gaffney. (864) 489-3988.10–11 • civil War expo, Helen Riverside Park, Helen, Ga. (732) 312-2071.10–11 • Veterans Day encampment, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Blacksburg. (864) 936-7921.

ongoIngDaily • Art Gallery at the fran Hanson Discovery center, South Carolina Botanical Garden, Clemson. (864) 656-3405. Daily • Trail Riding, Croft State Natural Area, Spartanburg. (864) 585-1283.Daily through Oct. 28 • Oktoberfest, Festhalle, Helen, Ga. (706) 878-1908.First and third Thursdays through Nov. 15 • Women empowered, David Hellams Community Center, Greenville. (864) 467-4327.

Second Saturdays • Music on the Mountain Bluegrass Jams, Table Rock State Park, Pickens. (864) 878-9813.Weekends through early November • corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Little Cane Creek Farms, Walhalla. (864) 903-1074.

MIDLANDSoCtoBeR10–21 • South carolina State fair, fairgrounds, Columbia. (888) 444-3247.17 • Wine Pairings, Sumter County Museum, Sumter. (803) 775-0908.18 • A Taste of Wine and Art, Aiken Center for the Arts, Aiken. (803) 641-9094.18–21 • camden Antiques fair, Rhame Arena, Camden. (803) 432-6513, ext. 14.18–21 • South carolina Jazz festival, various venues, Cheraw. (843) 537-8420.18–27 • Western carolina State fair, Aiken Fairgrounds, Aiken. (803) 671-0586.19–20 • Model Ts to Olar festival, downtown, Olar. (803) 368-8847.19–20 • HiLLarity festival, downtown, Chester. (803) 385-4803.19–30 • Boo at the Zoo, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 779-8717.20 • Beyond the Gravestone, Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site, Beech Island. (803) 827-1473.20–21 • A Day to Remember, Living History Park, North Augusta. (803) 279-7560.25 • S.c. African American Heritage commission Lectures, S.C. Department of Archives and History, Columbia. (843) 408-7727.25 • Poetry Slam, Community Performance Center, Rock Hill. (803) 328-2787.26 • Wine and Spirits Dinner, Living History Park, North Augusta. (803) 279-7560.26–27 • Star Gazing Quilt Show, Baxter M. Hood Center at York Technical College, Rock Hill. (803) 327-9087.27 • Spirits of Hallowed eve, Living History Park, North Augusta. (803) 441-8956.27 • Beakers & Broomsticks, EdVenture Children’s Museum, Columbia. (803) 779-3100.

27 • Haunted farm, Kings Mountain State Park Living History Farm, Blacksburg. (803) 222-3209.27 • fall festival, Gaston Farm Equestrian Center, Chester. (803) 374-6255.27 • Aiken fall Steeplechase, Conger Field, Aiken. (888) 648-9544.31 • Trunk or Treat, Joe Miller Park, Elloree. (803) 897-2821.

noVeMBeR2–3 • Pig on the Ridge BBQ cookoff, downtown, Ridgeway. (803) 337-2213.2–4 • craftsmen’s christmas classic Art & craft festival, SC State Fairgrounds, Columbia. (336) 282-5550.3 • United Way 10K River Run, Riverview Park Activities Center, North Augusta. (803) 952-7521.3 • Poochapalooza, Lake Carolina Towne Center, Columbia. (803) 429-6290.3 • Pine needle Basket Workshop, Lee State Park, Bishopville. (803) 428-5307.3–4 • Revolutionary War field Days, Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, Camden. (803) 432-9841.9–10 • Underexposed film festival, Community Performance Center, Rock Hill. (803) 328-2787.10 • Woofstock Mutts & Music festival, Highfields Event Center, Aiken. (803) 522-0471.12 • Veterans Day, Free Admission for active-duty and retired military with ID, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 779-8717.15 • Oyster Roast, Sumter County Museum, Sumter. (803) 775-0908.

ongoIngDaily • Trail Riding, Kings Mountain State Park, Blacksburg. (803) 222-3209.Daily • Trail Riding, Lee State Park, Bishopville. (803) 428-5307.Daily • Trail Riding, Poinsett State Park, Wedgefield. (803) 494-8177.Daily, except Mondays • Living History Days, Historic Brattonsville, McConnells. (803) 684-2327.Daily, except Mondays and major holidays • Historic camden Revolutionary War Site, Camden. (803) 432-9841.Daily, by appointment • Overnights and night Howls, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 779-8717, ext. 1113.Mondays through May • Homeschool Mondays, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 978-1113.Second Tuesdays • family night $1 Admission, EdVenture Children’s Museum, Columbia. (803) 779-3100.Fourth Thursdays • Tales for Tots, EdVenture Children’s Museum, Columbia. (803) 779-3100.Saturdays • Behind‑the‑Scenes Adventure Tours, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia. (803) 978-1113.Second Saturdays • children’s Art Program, Sumter County Gallery of Art, Sumter. (803) 775-0543. Saturdays and Sundays • Gallery Tour, Columbia Museum of Art, Columbia. (803) 799-2810.Sundays • Sunday Brunch & Jazz Series, Senate’s End, Columbia. (803) 748-4144.

LOWCOUNTRYoCtoBeR12–28 • Ghost Tours, downtown, Beaufort. (843) 524-4678.14–21 • Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood festival, various venues, Bluffton. (843) 757-2583.19–Nov. 1 • Active Adult challenge, throughout Jasper and Beaufort counties. (843) 645-4515.20 • Loris Bog‑Off festival, downtown, Loris. (843) 756-6030.20 • Hospice care of the Lowcountry Benefit craft Sale, St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, Hilton Head Island. (843) 681-8407.20 • charleston Symphony Orchestra Spiritual ensemble, Battery Creek High School Performing Arts Center, Beaufort. (843) 379-2787.21 • Mount Pleasant children’s Day festival, Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant. (843) 884-8517.21 • Hilton Head island Bridge Run, Crossings Park, Hilton Head Island. (843) 757-8520.21 • Red Ribbon fest Picnic in the Park, Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner. (843) 899-5200.25–Nov. 4 • coastal carolina fair, Exchange Park, Ladson. (843) 572-3161.26 • Jane Seymour exhibition, Karis Art & Design Gallery, Hilton Head Island. (843) 785-5100.26–Nov. 4 • Hilton Head island Motoring festival & concours d’elegance, various venues, Hilton Head area. (843) 785-7469.27 • coastal island Horse Show, Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island. (843) 768-5867.

noVeMBeR1–30 • Works by BAMn’n, North Charleston City Gallery at the Charleston Area Convention Center, North Charleston. (843) 740-5854.3 • Pee Dee Blues Bash, various venues, Florence. (843) 762-9125.3 • South carolina Pecan festival, downtown, Florence. (843) 665-2047.3 • Harvest festival, Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island. (843) 768-5867.3–4 • Arts festival & Pauwau, Waccamaw Tribal Grounds, Aynor. (843) 358-6877.

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9 • Dinner Theater: When the Frost Is on the Pumpkin by storyteller Tim Lowry, Charleston Area Convention Center ballroom, North Charleston. (843) 740-5854.9–11 • Holiday Market, North Charleston Coliseum Convention Center, North Charleston. (336) 282-5550.10 • castra Romana, Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville. (843) 437-5587.12 • Tribute to Our Veterans, Felix C. Davis Community Center, North Charleston. (843) 745-1028.13 • identifying common Garden Pests, Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet. (800) 849-1931.

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Daily • Trail Riding, Cheraw State Park, Cheraw. (843) 537-9656.Daily • nature center, Hunting Island State Park, Hunting Island. (843) 838-7437.Daily, except major holidays • Parris island Museum, Beaufort. (843) 228-2166.Daily, except Christmas • Self‑guided colonial Tours, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, Charleston. (843) 852-4205.Daily, through Oct. 28 • national Sculpture Society Annual Awards exhibition, Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet. (800) 849-1931.Daily, through Oct. 31 • God Bless America from candace Lovely, ARTworks, Beaufort. (843) 379-2787.Daily, Nov. 9–Dec. 31 • Holiday festival of Lights, James Island County Park, Charleston. (843) 795-7275.Mondays through Dec. 31 • Blues Monday, Med Bistro, Charleston. (843) 766-0323.Tuesdays through Saturdays • education center Displays and Programs, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach. (843) 238-5325.Thursdays through October • Blues & BBQ Harbor cruise, Charleston Maritime Center, Charleston. (843) 722-1112.Fridays through Dec. 8 • Hilton Head farmers Market, Historic Honey Horn, Hilton Head Island. (843) 785-2767.Saturdays through October • Lawn Mower Racing, MCK/Cyclone Speedway, Bennettsville. (910) 334-6638.Saturdays through Tuesdays • Mansion Tours, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, McClellanville. (843) 546-9361.

the 10th annual model t’s to Olar Festival, a family-oriented celebration of the famous car, takes place Oct. 19–20 in downtown Olar.


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aLBeRt SChWeItzeR may have been great humanitarians, but as good guys go, they have nothing on my friend Rick, who has two charitable missions in life: train-ing service dogs for disabled veterans and saving mankind from soggy French fries.

In a world of fast food drive-throughs, the middling masses allow limp spuds to pass as edible fare, but Rick recognizes the demise of Western civilization when he tastes it. Soggy fries mark his line in the sand.

“I refuse to be a human garbage disposal for anyone,” Rick says, vowing to fight the “Vast Fresh Fry Conspiracy” with his last breath—which he may take at a drive-through, where someone is most likely to kill him.

Potatoes have long played a pivotal role in culinary history, even before they started swimming in boiling oil. Back in 749 B.C., or so, the Incas were already cultivating future fries and mutilating close friends when the potato gods got grumpy. There’s nothing like a fresh fried volcano virgin to cheer up a cranky supreme being.

Now, every time Rick ventures into a drive-through, he summons those deities for a miracle: Un-heatlamped, extra crispy, fresh-from-the-fryer fries.

“Welcome. May I take your order?” the squawky voice in the box inquires.

“I want a cheeseburger and large

fries. But …” Rick says, waving his finger at the speaker, “The fries must be fresh. They must exit the bubbling oil and come directly to my lips. If they are not pristine, I will know. I am a fry man.”

Rick’s finger is still wagging at the box, but the voice doesn’t see it.

“OK, so you want fries with that. Pull up to the first window,” the box says.

As the cashier takes his cash, Rick smiles brightly and continues his plea, lest a soggy fry inflict itself on his palate. “Please give me the freshest, hottest, crispiest fries you have. I can spot a dud spud a mile away. I’ll gladly snorkel into that fryer and fetch them myself if you’d like.”

The girl at the window with the freeze-dried smile had at least 10 minutes of training on appeasing peculiar customers, but can’t recall corporate policy on snorkeling.

“I’ll tell them,” she says, without moving her lips.

By the time we pull up to the delivery window, a dozen cars have lined up behind us. Rick’s next victim hands him his burger, accompanied by a bag of mushy fries, doomed to flunk inspection.

He shifts the car into park and returns the bag to the clueless employee who has not been privy to one syllable of the fry speech.

“Excuse me, Miss. These fries are soggy. Please give me some right out of the cooker,” Rick says,

cutting off the engine. “I’ll wait right here.”

No amount of pleading can budge him away from that window. Horns honk while famished, fist-waving fami-lies rush toward our car. They don’t seem to realize he’s fighting for their rights. Leaving without fresh fries would only bring the world closer to doom.

“Maybe you should have offered something to the potato gods,” I quip to Rick, who is eyeballing me strangely when he pops an intensely personal question.

“Look, there’s only so much I’ll do for charity. Besides, we’re nowhere near a volcano and I have two kids,” I huff. “Sacrifice something else.”

Next time, we’ll stop for pizza. Let’s hope the crust is hot and crispy.

jan Igoe lives in Horry County, where she collects humanitarians and fast foodies. Share your pet peeves with her at [email protected].

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