Frank & Sandra Hubbard

The Butterfly Ministry for girls is a non-profit organization established in Easley by Sandra & Frank Hubbard. The ministry has partnered with some organizations – such as Miracle Hill Children’s Home in Pickens, Helping Hands in Six Mile, Calvary Home in Anderson and recently Miracle Hill Rescue Mission in Greenville, to provide special dolls to special little girls on an on-going basis.

The Butterfly Ministry for girls collects used, damaged, or new historical series American Girl dolls. The ministry also accepts used or new American Girl books, DVDs, clothes and accessories. All monetary donations are used to help purchase dolls, books, DVDs, and doll clothes. The dolls are then donated to little girls who are in the social care system or in an indigent situation.

Over 35 dolls have been donated since the non-profit started in April of 2011. “It is the goal and desire of the ministry to bring awareness to others about the needs of these children,” stated Sandra Hubbard, better known as Mother Hubbard.

Each doll is personally given by Mother Hubbard, along with a decorated tote bag with the doll’s name on it, an extra outfit, the first of six books about the doll and the historical time period, and a Bible. These dolls not only help these little girls to become “little girls” again but present American History to each of them.

For more information or for a donation, please visit www.butterflyministryforgirls.com. Find out how and why this ministry was established. They are also available for presentations.

From left are David Snyder (Merrill Lynch), Kent Dykes (President Easley Chamber), stylists Regina, Amy, Megan, Meg, Mary Biebel (owner), Jada, Natalya, Rachael, Margot Vogelsberg (Upstate Parent) and Nancy Burgess (AXA Advisors)

Supercuts, located in the new Easley Town Center, held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Easley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, January 4th at 2 pm. Supercuts offers the latest hairstyles at affordable prices with no appointments necessary. Supercuts also offers a wide variety of color and facial waxing services and a broad selection of professional haircare products including Paul Mitchell, Sexy Hair, Nioxin, and Redken. Supercuts stylists are licensed professionals that complete an exclusive post-graduate training program and are certified in the latest hairstyles and color techniques. For more information, please call the salon at 855-4800.

To welcome the community, Supercuts is celebrating its grand opening throughout the months of January and February. Check your mail for valuable savings from Supercuts, including the grand opening $9.95 haircut special through January (reg. $15), coupons for $5 Off Color Services and $2 Off Wax Services for January and February, and $3 Off Any Service during February! And there’s more. Register for a Super Grand Prize of an Apple iPad 2! The drawing will be held on January 31.

Supercuts is open Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, Saturday 9 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. Supercuts invites the community to drop into the salon, meet the stylists and check out this month’s professional hair care product specials. Be sure to stop by on Tuesday, January 10th from 6 pm to 8 pm when the Greenville Road Warriors hockey team will be there to celebrate Supercuts Grand Opening! Meet Rowdy, the mascot, and a couple of players, great photo opportunity. And the first 10 customer at 6 pm will get free haircuts! Supercuts is a Proud Sponsor of the Warriors Hockey Team.

From left Nancy Burgess (AXA Advisors), Kent Dykes (Pres. Easley Chamber), Dan Bandy (Regional Mgr. HOMESMART), Bill Cheek (Store Manager HOMESMART), Mayor Larry Bagwell, Steven Lambright (Miracle Hill) and Ty Carey (Jackson Stanley Realtors)

HOMESMART, a retailer specializing in affordable and flexible rental purchase options for furniture, appliances and electronics held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Easley Chamber of Commerce at the new Easley location on 5155 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, 850-2770. Visit their website at www.shophomesmart.com.

HOMESMART is a new concept that has experienced robust growth since it was launched late in 2010, and now has 56 stores open with plans to open approximately 10 more by the end of 2011. For cash or credit-constrained consumers, HOMESMART offers customers weekly or monthly payment lease agreements for products including computers, televisions, refrigerators and sofas. “Our new HOMESMART store brings the concept of affordable rental furniture, electronics and appliances to the residents of Easley and surrounding communities,” said Bill Cheek, general manager of the Easley HOMESMART store.

From left are Steven Lambright, Kent Dykes, David Shipley, Pam Horton, Robin Bodway, Doug Leaphart, store owner Trish Morgan & Tim Morgan and Ty Carey

Direct To You! HOME, a home accent and decor warehouse held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, December 1, 2011 to celebrate the Grand Opening of their new warehouse store located at 817 E, East Main Street in Easley next to Shipley’s Factory Direct Furniture.

Direct to You! HOME warehouse has thousands of decorator quality home decor pieces as well as high quality gifts, Hobo International wallets and handbags, collegiate jewelry, a Jill Strickland print gallery and accent furniture to enhance your home. Direct to You! HOME warehouse is open M-F, 10-6, Sat 10-3. You can call 864-404-5136 for information and directions or you can find us on Facebook for a panoramic tour.

From left are Kent Dykes (President Easley Chamber), Arturo Morgezutt, Joseph Hiott, Ayham Joudeh (owner), Don Murphy and Steven Lambright (Miracle Hill)

3 Minute Nation Car Wash held a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce to celebrate a year in business at 5260 Calhoun Memorial Hwy (across the street from Ingles and CVS) in Easley. Many traditional car washes require substantial wait times. 3 Minute Nation Car Wash has changed all of that. Using the latest car wash technologies, 3 Minute Nation Car Wash allows customers to remain in their vehicles during the automated wash process, all while delivering a high-quality car wash every time. There is also a wash advisor available to provide you with superior customer service. Free self-serve vacuums and free automatic mat cleaning are available.

3 Minute Nation Car Wash now offers Simoniz Hand Wax for an additional $25. They are also proud to announce that a new package, Hot Lava Bath, will be introduced in December of the year. Visit their website at www.3minutewash.com or see 3 Minute Car Wash on Facebook.

From left are Ryan Kouvolo (Max PT), Kent Dykes (President Easley Chamber), Benson Overton, Jan Rushton Overton, Jean Hayes and Alex Dye (The Peoples Bank). Not shown are Douglas and Gil Rushton

The Rushton Agency is celebrating 40 years of servicing the Upstate with their insurance needs by holding a ribbon cutting ceremony with The Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce. Gil Rushton took over the agency first and was then joined by his son Doug Rushton and recently his daughter Jan has joined the agency to continue the family business. The Rushtons take pride in providing excellent customer service to their clients and making sure that what is important to them and their families is covered properly.

The Rushtons have many clients that have been with them for the 40 years, as well as their children and even grandchildren. They would like to thank them for their loyalty and would love to get to know any new families that have moved into the area by giving them a free quote on their home, auto, boats and motorcycles.
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Of course all of these material possessions need to be protected; however, the one thing that is often overlooked is Life insurance. The Rushtons urge you to look into securing a Life policy.

The Rushton Agency also offers competitive commercial insurance as well. They are located near Main Street at 106 Bradley Ave. across from the Bank of America and the 1st Baptist Church. Their phone # is 864-859-9953. Or e-mail for a quote at rushtoj1@nationwide.com.

Front row from left Pam Bridges (Powdersville Business Council), Mayor Larry Bagwell, Gene Iozzino, Representative Phil Owens, Ray Williams, & Barbara Shuster (Powdersville Business Council). Back Row – Friends, SK Builders, McAllister Realty, & chamber ambassadors

Gene Iozzino (Developer / Granite Springs), SK Builders, and McAlister Reality, have joined together to offer a beautiful, custom built craftsmen style neighborhood located on James Road, Powdersville SC.

“We are proud to have provided well over 75 JOBS while developing GRANITE SPRINGS, and expect the job number to increase as the subdivision becomes a neighborhood,” says Iozzino. Granite Springs is located in the award winning Anderson District 1 school system, ten miles from Greenville, and two miles from Bi-Lo shopping. “We have put together a product that offers unmatched value, for the best price possible, located on home sites that are as beautiful as you can find in the Upstate,” comments Iozzino.

The Easley Chamber of Commerce held the Granite Springs Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Noon on Monday November 7, 2011. People are welcome to tour the beautifully furnished model and enjoy the picturesque setting that Granite Springs has to offer. For any questions, please call Vanessa Herb at McAlister Realty. 864-630-2927.

Stylists left to right: Autumn Cunningham, Trista Thomas (owner), Patty Henderson (owner), Kristi Gilstrap & Nichole Gillespie. Children left to right: Madison Dalton, Megan Chandler, McKenzie Henderson, Duncan Henderson, Brandon Gilstrap, Adam Hernandez, Ethan Gilstrap.

Salon on 8, located on highway 8 between Easley and Pickens, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new salon at 619 Gentry Memorial Hwy. The new upscale salon offers all hair services performed by their team of experienced, professional stylists.

They are open Monday-Saturday, 10am- until. For an appointment, call 859-8788. Walkins are always welcome. They look forward to serving you and doing great hair for great prices!

Front row from left are Eric Carnell (BB&T), Dr. Jeff Dendy, Justin Benfield, Dr. Trey Chandler, Angel Motes, Laurie Burch, Nikki Stafford, Kent Dykes (Easley Chamber) and Theresa Varughese. Back row: Carolina Cardiology staff and Baptist Easley Hospital staff

Carolina Cardiology Consultants, in close cooperation with Baptist Easley Hospital, has expanded to Easley and opened an office at 101 Richard St. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held Oct. 18 with the Greater Easley Chamber of Commerce. The practice will provide in-patient cardiac services at Baptist Easley, giving patients the advantage of having their cardiac care close to home.

The practice is unique in that each cardiologist, besides practicing general cardiology, has chosen an area of specialization. These areas include nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac pacing, cardiac imaging and interventional cardiology. Seven physicians will practice in the Easley office and will provide prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.

Physicians in the Easley office include Jim R. Baucum, MD, FACC; Trey Chandler III, MD FACC; Jeffrey Dendy, MD; Jay Gaucher, MD, FACC; Craig Hudak, MD, FACC FACP; Graham Parker, MD, FACC; and Jesse Jorgensen, MD, FACC.

To schedule an appointment at the Easley office, please call 864/455-6900.

Mayor Larry Bagwell, city officials, city staff and Chamber members.

October 6, 2011, marked the grand opening of the new Easley Amphitheater in the Old Market Square downtown Easley with a ribbon cutting conducted by the Easley Chamber of Commerce. It will be an all-purpose outdoor event amphitheater open for community events. The city has already had three Movies on the Market to packed audiences. Weddings have been held in the Amphitheater and more are scheduled. The city’s music series will be held in the spring at this location. During the grand opening, the Flashbacks performed from 7:00 – 10:00 PM to a full audience.

Renovation of the Amphitheater is phase I of a multi phase improvement for Old Market Square and its surroundings. Call the Easley Parks and Recreation at 855-7933 to reserve the Amphitheater for future events.

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