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CONTENTS Volume 19 Number 9
FEATURES
33 The Columbia Metropolitan Magazine 2009 Dream Home
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Opens to the public April 3
By Sam Morton
65 Stand Outs
Columbia’s independent schools
showcase exceptional students
By Deena C. Bouknight
DEPARTMENTS
Local Seen
10 Pep in the Palmetto State
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Two local cheerleading businesses
show the nation that Northeast
Columbia has skill and spirit
By Jessica Berger
Palmetto Business
14 Fields Chiropractic Joins Providence Northeast
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Changing Columbia’s opinion of
chiropractors
By Lindsay Brasington
Home Style
22 LEEDing the Way in Green Building
Mike and Maggie Switzer’s eco-
friendly Northeast home
By Rosanne McDowell
Food for Thought
84 Mint Julep
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Delicious Southern food and
charm in the Northeast
By Susan Fuller Slack, CCP
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ADVERTISING SECTIONS
75 Independent Schools - In Their Own Words 78 Getting Down to Business
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From the Editor City Scoop Spread the Word New to the Neighborhood? Good Eats Picture This Just Married Out & About
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FROM THE EDITOR
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“I’ve got a new idea that I want to run by you,” said Bobby Haas of Robert Haas Construction. My interest was immediately piqued. I was making my first phone call to Bobby to discuss the 2009 Dream Home last year, and from Bobby’s comment, I knew that he had come up with something new and fresh. “How do you all feel about our remodeling a house rather than building something brand new?” he asked. Without any hesitation, our publisher, Henry, and I said, “Perfect!” Before Bobby began demolition, our staff took a field trip to see the proposed 2009 Dream Home. It is right around the corner from our office in Forest Hills in a beautiful and established old neighborhood. The new homeowners, Eric and Heather Powers, met us there as well. After talking with them, I knew this project would be a great success. They had a vision and dreams for this house, and I had confidence that Bobby would make them all possible, even though he had a lot of work ahead. Large blue tarps were covering the majority of the roof to prevent more structural damage from all the holes. The ceilings were cracked and had enormous holes in most of the rooms. Glass was broken, pipes were exposed and the house needed some major TLC. Months later, I toured the home again, and I couldn’t believe the transformation. Bobby’s superior skills had risen to the challenge – the house was amazing … beautiful … a true Dream Home. The interior designers decorated the house with furniture, wallpaper, paint and accessories in February so that we could photograph each room. Instantly the neighborhood was abuzz. Cars were slowing, necks were craning and people were changing their walking routes just to swing by and look from afar. As each piece of furniture was placed, each painting was hung and each accessory was put in its appropriate home, I realized that these designers had completely outdone themselves. Everyone was excited and proud of what had been accomplished. Now you are invited to see this whole-house renovation for yourselves. The 2009 Dream Home opens to the public on April 3 and remains open until the 19th. Come and tour this amazing home makeover and see the splendid work of local interior designers and suppliers all under one roof. From the fencing to the artwork, this home truly reflects the vast array of talents that the Midlands has to offer. Best of all, your entire $10 admission fee helps the American Cancer Society fund breast cancer research. Come out and tour the Dream Home and help fight the war against cancer in the Midlands. Also, don’t miss the Cash and Carry sale on April 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. During this great sale, many of the items in the house will be marked down to sell quickly. Enjoy the issue. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Dream Home in Forest Hills.
PUBLISHER
Henry Clay E D I TO R
Emily Tinch A S S O C I AT E E D I TO R
Robyn Culbertson A S S I S TA N T E D I TO R
Lindsay Niedringhaus E D I TO R I A L A RT D I R E C TO R
Dennis Craighead Design A D V E RT I S I N G S A L E S
Shawn Coward Denise Floyd A D V E RT I S I N G A RT D I R E C TO R
Robyn Culbertson O F F I C E / P R O D U C T I O N / C I R C U L AT I O N MANAGER
Lindsay Niedringhaus CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Deena Bouknight, Rosanne McDowell, Sam Morton, Susan Slack P H O TO G R A P H Y
Jeff Amberg, Lochlan Kennedy, Robert Clark, Jennifer Covington, Bob Lancaster INTERNS
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About The Cover:
Emily S. Tinch Editor
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Steven Ford of Steven Ford Interiors designed the 2009 Dream Home’s sunroom to be a quiet place to relax.
Photography by Robert Clark
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CITY SCOOP
Walk Your Dog to Save Others By Lindsay Brasington Each year more than 19,000 healthy and adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized at Midlands shelters due to a lack of resources and space. The 2009 Bark to the Park Walk and Festival for the Animals is hoping to help eliminate this problem. The event, held April 18 in Finlay Park, includes a one-mile walk, fly ball and disc competitions, live entertainment from K9s in Flight, vendors and information from area rescue groups. The one-mile walk begins at 10:30 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m. You and your furry friend can form a team to raise money to help Project Pet find families for homeless pets. Human and canine participants alike will have the chance to win fabulous prizes. The top fundraiser’s dog also will have the opportunity to act as Chairdog of the 2010 Bark to the Park event. The Chairdog will be deemed VIP (Very Important Pooch) and his or her photo will be printed on next year’s promotional materials. Interested contributors can participate either in person or online. Walking teams can sign up and create a Web page to track members’ fundraising progress and collect online donations. For more information about the 2009 Bark to the Park Walk and Festival, online registration or to make donations, visit www.barktothepark.com.
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Artista Vista
Brings Beaut y
to the Midlands By Lindsay Brasington
Artista Vi s t a i s back for its 18th year in Columbia. The annual s p r i n g gallery crawl is the largest visual arts Glassblowing at One Eared Cow Glass event in the Midlands. Join Columbians for free access to more than 14 art galleries across the Vista, accompanied by complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. This year’s event will be held April 23 through 25. Galleries will be open from 4 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The informal gallery walk is organized and presented by the galleries. Wink Gallery will be participating this year, along with City Art Gallery, Vista Studios/Gallery 80808, Columbia Music Festival Association, Nonnah’s, The Gallery at DuPRE, I. Pinckney Simons Gallery, Carol Saunders Gallery, if Art, Lewis+Clark and Watermark Hypnosis and Serenity Gallery. A complete list of participating galleries will be posted to the Web site once all are confirmed. Various artists will be available for questions throughout the event. Artists at One Eared Cow Glass will be demonstrating live glassblowing Thursday April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. To conclude the event, the S.C. State Museum will hold its sixth annual Congaree Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. For more information, visit www.artistavista.com or the Congaree Vista Guild at www.vistacolumbia.com.
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LOCAL SEEN
Pep in the Palmetto State Two local cheerleading businesses show the nation that Northeast Columbia has skill and spirit By Jessica Berger / Photography by Jeff Amberg 10 C O L U M B I A M E T R O P O L I T A N
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, that’s the way we spell success! This cheer may be a throwback to the bygone days of cheerleading, but the word “success” is fitting when describing Jamie Hamilton and Angela Koenig’s cheerleading-based companies in Northeast Columbia. Jamie owns U.S. Cheer, a company that organizes cheerleading camps and competitions for high school and All-Star cheerleading squads and sells cheerleading merchandise via the Internet. U.S. Cheer began in Columbia in 2001 and has grown into a recognizable name within the industry, holding 40 to 50 camps a year and putting on competitions everywhere from Boston to Knoxville to Daytona. Together with Angela, Jamie also owns Carolina Crossfire, an All-Star cheerleading team. While she was working as U.S. Cheer’s office manager and one of the instructors, Angela says she would get phone calls all the time asking if they had an All-Star cheerleading program. “At the time, there wasn’t one on this side of town,” Angela says, “so we decided to branch out and open one.” Carolina Crossfire, which celebrated its first anniversary in December, consists of 67 cheerleaders between the ages of 5 and 18. The team travels across the nation for competitions performing routines that showcase proficiency in stunts, jumps, tumbling and dance. Jamie, Angela and assistant coach LaVette Evans train the athletes, who are divided into youth, junior and senior co-ed teams. This past year’s performances have given both the athletes and coaches something to cheer about. “We’re doing really well,” Angela explains. “We have, so far, won six national championships, including two overall grand champions, which is the highest score in a competition.” All-Star cheerleading teams are not affiliated with any sports league or school, but Carolina Crossfire includes many cheerleaders who also are on their schoolsponsored teams. All-Star cheerleading is popular because it offers those athletes an extended competition season. Since South Carolina does not allow high school athletes to travel outside of the state to compete, All-Star gives them a
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“We have, so far, won six national championships, including two overall grand champions, which is the highest score in a competition.” way to contend on a national playing field. All-Star competitions also assist in preparing cheerleaders for college, since schools prefer to scout at national events. In the Columbia area alone there are seven All-Star cheerleading gyms. Another reason for the sport’s popularity may be its inclusion of all who want to be cheerleaders. Jamie says that cheering is a sport for everyone, and Carolina Crossfire accepts all of the kids who attend tryouts. Once on the team, participants are separated into smaller groups based on age and ability in order to learn the basics or build on already existing skills. “If children have the will to be All-Star cheerleaders, we can train them and help them get to where they need to be,” Angela says. “If their goals are to be high school or college cheerleaders, we can get them to that level. Actually, last year we had a participant who made the USC cheerleading squad. We were really excited about that because it was our first one here. And just recently our seniors won Cheersport Nationals, which is the largest competition in the world.”
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Cheering isn’t new to either Jamie or Angela. Angela cheered throughout middle school and high school, and she later taught gymnastics at gyms throughout the area and coached cheerleading at A.C. Flora High School for seven years. She says that she basically did anything to stay in the sport. Jamie didn’t find his passion for cheerleading until college. His background was in baseball and football until he became a Gamecock. Jamie cheered for four years at USC, where he served as team captain for some time. “I enjoyed it,” Jamie says. “I had a great time, made a lot of friends and traveled all over the country. The first time that I ever got on a plane was going to cheerleading nationals in Hawaii. It was a new world for me.” In 1987, Jamie opened the Carolina Cheerleading Association in downtown Columbia, which also organized camps and competitions. From there, he expanded his business to include the Carolina Cheerleading Academy, which was an actual gymnasium. “The gymnasium enabled us to have gymnastics training and
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cheerleading stunt practices,” Jamie says. “It was the first cheerleading gym in South Carolina. And in 1994 we started the first All-Stars program in Columbia, the CCA All Stars.” While Jamie has turned what he loves into a career, his plate is full. He juggles running two companies, two coaching jobs and a family. His three sons seem to be more interested in soccer than cheerleading, but his daughter, who cheers on both the Spring Valley High School and Carolina Crossfire teams, has taken an interest in the family business. Though Jamie has tackled almost every aspect of the cheerleading industry, he laughingly claims that he doesn’t have any plans for a new project in the future. “There may be something else that comes along, because it’s always an everchanging industry,” Jamie says. “But I don’t think there’s anything else that I would want to do that I haven’t done already. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed what I’ve done so far.” For more information about U.S. Cheer and Carolina Crossfire, visit www.gouscheer.com and www.carolina crossfirecheer.com.
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PALMETTO BUSINESS Dr. James Fields makes chiropractic adjustments to Jeff Lawler in the new satellite branch of Fields Chiropractic at Providence Northeast Hospital.
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egardless of how often we are told to sit up straight, hold our shoulders back and stretch before doing physical activity, few of us heed that advice. Disobedience to this counsel for an extended period of time can create lasting problems in the spine. For those of us who never learned to listen, a chiropractor may be able to help better than traditional medicine. Jeff Lawler found this out the hard way. Jeff, 32,
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By Lindsay Brasington / Photography by Jeff Amberg is the owner of family-run 2nd Wind Heating and Air. He was experiencing a lot of neck pain from working out without stretching, as well as from the stress and tension of running a company. So about five years ago, he began seeing Dr. James Fields, a long-time friend and doctor of chiropractic (DC) at Fields Chiropractic in Northeast Columbia. “The pain is alleviated when they do an adjustment,” says Jeff. “When I get an adjustment, it feels like I never
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had the pain.” And that is exactly what the Fields DCs are passionate about doing: relieving people’s pain. “Chiropractors treat musculoskeletal pain, injuries related to the spine and structures attached to the spine,” says James. Fields Chiropractic treats a great amount of patients with low back pain due to being overweight and living sedentary lifestyles. Fields also treats musculoskeletal or cervicogenic headaches, as well as numerous other leg, back and neck issues relating to the spine. Their main goal is to relieve people’s pain by realigning the spine to its correct position through manipulations and adjustments.
Family Affair
Orthopaedic and Neuro Spine Institute, Fields Chiropractic developed a relationship with the Providence doctors and created a cross-referral system. “For the last several years we had this great relationship with the neurosurgeons,” says James. “They understood what we did, and we understood what they did, and it just worked out really well.” About a year ago, James talked with Ryan Hall, vice president and administrator of Providence, about what chiropractic care could offer to orthopedic and neuro spine patients. The more the two talked about chiropractic and its benefits, the more convinced Ryan became that he wanted Fields Chiropractic to become part of the hospital. Fields opened its satellite office on campus in July 2008 and is there for limited hours Monday through Friday. The main clinic on Devine Street is still open five days a week. The union has made Fields the first chiropractic office to be placed on a hospital campus in the history of South Carolina.
Fields Chiropractic is owned and operated by doctors Sander, Andrew and James Fields, a father-and-sons team from Michigan. Father “Sandy” had spent 15 years as a pharmacist in Detroit, but owning his own retail pharmacy took its toll on family life. So after experiencing the relief a chiropractor can give to someone in pain, Sandy did a serious re-assessment of his career and decided to change his profession. In 1979 Sandy and his wife Suzi decided to settle in sunny South Carolina, where Suzi could easily transfer her teaching license. They chose Spartanburg so Suzi could get her masters degree at Converse College while Sandy attended Sherman College of Chiropractic. After graduation, Sandy opened Fields Chiropractic in 1983 in Columbia and made the two-hour commute twice a day. Two years of 12-hour workdays convinced Sandy to move his entire family to Columbia, where they have lived ever since. Andrew and James both grew up with a strong interest in the chiropractic field. Much to their (L to R) James, Sander and Andrew Fields of Fields Chiropractic have enjoyed working in their parents’ delight, both sons decided to enter the family satellite office since July 2008. practice. James and “Andy” each earned their DC at Life University of Chiropractic in Atlanta. Andy joined his father’s practice in 1997 and James joined four years later. In People who have never experienced chiropractic care often 2001, Sandy was having some health problems, so the addition of James allowed him to go into semi-retirement, and he has misunderstand the practice, which has led to a number of popular misconceptions. “One big misconception I hear all been working limited hours ever since. the time is, ‘If I go to the chiropractor, does that mean that I’m always going to have to keep going to the chiropractor?’” says James. “If you wanted to feel better and you went to the Fields Chiropractic holds the philosophy that gym and you started working out, would you tell the trainer, communication with a patient’s primary physician is key. ‘Well does this mean I have to keep coming?’ If you feel better “We have patients who come to us with neck pain, back and if you enjoy it – whether it’s the treatment or the exercise pain, or whatever it may be, and we may not be able to get – then yes, it’s something that should be ongoing.” Many patients, like Jeff Lawler, receive treatment for pain everyone well. In this case, we have to have a place to refer and feel so much better that they often want to continue, but these patients,” says James. Through James’s wife Danna, a physical therapist and ongoing treatment is not essential, James says. Another misconception is that chiropractic care goes former clinical manager at Providence Northeast Hospital’s
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against medicine or science. Fields Chiropractic has done a lot to try to dispel this idea. The doctors at Fields work hard to keep in close communication with family doctors. They have developed cross-referrals with MDs, and they are on the campus of a major medical hospital. But even with all of their hard work, James says they still have a long way to go toward informing the public. “There’s a lot of misinformation out there,” says James. “I think there’s a lot of stereotyping and biasing, unfortunately. I’m not saying that some of it’s not warranted … But in general, I do think that we need to align ourselves a little bit more with traditional health care so that there’s a good transfer of information.” For more information about Fields Chiropractic, visit www.fieldschiro.com.
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SPREAD THE WORD
Asheley Scott
Tripp Riley
Justin Wallace
Erin Hardwick
Katherine Swartz
Joseph Floyd
Kim Justice
John W. Currie
Jonathan Phillips
Ryan Foster
Reggie Nicholas
Randy Harrison
Mary Lewis
Robert S. Moore
Oscar Lovelace
Randall Suarez
Asheley Scott of Studio 2LR, has passed the Architectural Registration Exam and is now a registered architect in South Carolina. Dana Herron has re c e i v e d L E E D p ro f e s s i o n a l accreditation from the US Green Building Council. Tripp Riley, AIA and Justin Wallace, Associate AIA, have been chosen as board members of the Greater Columbia Section of the 2009 American Institute of Architects. Gretchen Lambert, AIA, has been chosen as vice president of the 2009 Congaree Vista Guild Board of Directors. A b b e y E h m a n , Associate AIA, LEED AP and Christina Goodwin have been chosen as members of the USGBC SC Chapter, Midland Branch Steering Committee. Nancy E. Johnson & the Results Partners have joined ERA Wilder Realty as agents. Ken Queen, CRS has joined the Northeast office as a real estate agent. Jennifer Robinson has joined the government relations group at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. Eric Parton has joined Mad Monkey’s motion graphics and animation department. Erin Hardwick and Katherine Swartz of the SC Association of Certified Public Accountants have earned Certified Association Executive credentials. B i l l S m i t h of R e d R o c k Develop-ments has received the 2008 March of Dimes Real Estate Award. 20 C O L U M B I A M E T R O P O L I T A N
Scott Heron has returned to Creative Tile as owner.
The Best Lawyers Midlands Edition 2009.
Catherine Hood Kennedy has joined Turner Padget’s Business Group as special counsel.
Jonathan Phillips has been promoted to associate accountant in Assurance & Advisory Services at Scott McElveen, LLP. Ryan Foster, CPA has been promoted to manager of Assurance & Advisory Services.
Joseph Floyd has joined the Northeast branch of Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, Inc. as an agent. Kim Justice has joined the Chapin branch as an agent. John W. Currie, a shareholder of McNair Law Firm, P.A., has been chosen Best Lawyers’ 2009 Columbia Area Banking Lawyer of the Year. Southern Living’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Awards have named the SC State Fair one of the top 10 best festivals or fairs in the South. Midlands Technical College’s Certified Financial Planner Program has been named by the SC Association for Higher Continuing Education as its 2008 Outstanding Continuing Education Program. Lonnie Emard has joined the Consortium for Enterprise Systems Management as interim executive director. D r e w B u t l e r a n d Ly d i a Magee have joined Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. as shareholders. Emily R. Gifford has been chosen as a member of the Surety Claims Institute. Richard Sidebottom has joined the SC Design Arts Partnership as interim executive director. James H. Quackenbush, Jr. of Berry, Quackenbush & Stuart P.A. has been named in the government relations law section of
Edward G. Menzie of Nexsen Pruet was chosen Best Lawyers’ 2009 Columbia Corporate Lawyer of the Year. Todd Serbin has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Group as special counsel. William Floyd, III, has joined the SC Developmental Disabilities Council. Reggie Nicholas of McCrory Construction has earned his Certified Professional Estimator license from the American Society of Professional Estimators. Matthew B. Hill has become a shareholder at Ellis, Lawhorne & Sims P.A. Charles E. Carpenter, Jr. of Carpenter Appeals & Trial Support has been recognized by SC Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America and the American Law Institute. Jake Cluverius, Shaun Cranford and Sean M. Foerster have joined Rogers Townsend & Thomas, P.C. as associates. Clark Berry of Clark Berry Photography has been chosen Professional Photographers of SC’s 2009 Photographer of the Year.
Randy Harrison, president of American Security Division, has been chosen as chairman of the SLED Security Advisory Committee. Home Instead Senior Care of Columbia is celebrating its 10th year in business. Laurie Griner has been named a Personal Financial Representative at Allstate Insurance. Mary Lewis has volunteered more than 1,500 service hours to the Richland County Public Library. Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services has been chosen as a Baudo and Associates Home Builders B.E.S.T. program charity for 2009. Robert Seabrook Moore has joined VistaBank as Columbia market president. Kay Bachmann and Luther Battiste have been named to the Columbia Museum of Art board of trustees. Dr. Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr. has joined Harmony Care Hospice as associate medical director. Beverly Graves has joined Brewer Insurance Information Service as an instructor. Kevin Adams has been named market executive for the Lexington area at First Community Bank. Dr. Randall Suarez has joined the Lexington Medical Center Foundation board of directors.
David Tuttle has joined Lake Carolina Development as president.
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HOME STYLE
LEEDing the Way Mike and Maggie Switzer’s eco-friendly Northeast home
The wood that will be used for the decking has been treated with a new copper-based/organic fungicide solution from PhibroWood that has received highest rating from the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, a leading notfor-profit environmental certification services and standards company.
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t h a d h a p p e n e d a g a i n . argument for constructing an ecoMike Switzer, affable host friendly house. “Networking led us to builder of public radio’s South Carolina Business Review, had Jay Rogers, who was excited about interviewed yet another guest working with LEED-approved green who extolled the superiority construction methods,” says Mike. of green construction for commercial “Jay had done green commercial buildings. This time, though, the idea buildings but no green homes. Not captured him on a personal level, and surprising – the LEED standards for he and his wife, Maggie, decided to green residential construction are quite design a custom-built eco-friendly new. In fact, Maggie and I are among house for themselves. the first to try them out, and our home Bob Bourguignon, the architect is the first LEED-certified house in the they selected for the project, drew Midlands.” on his extensive residential green-building experiences and sold them on the energy-saving aspects of green homeownership. The costs of green construction, they found, were not much higher than for standard building, making their decision to build green an easy one. With a home site in Blythewood’s Cobblestone Park secured, the Switzers were ready to start. One of their first decisions was to go for LEED certification. LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental design, is the nationally accepted benchmark in green building, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Getting certified opens opportunities for tax advantages and grants to help with project expenses, a very persuasive additional Mike and Maggie Switzer
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You’d think with a first try, a lot of things would have changed from the initial blueprint. Not so. True, a few adjustments had to be made, like switching the planned but too expensive geothermal heating/AC system for an energy-efficient 14-SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) heat pump. However, the Switzers have pre-wired for a future solar system, an addition they hope is not too far down the road. Mike laments, “We can’t install it right now because Fairfield Electric, our co-op power company, doesn’t do net metering – none of the co-ops do as yet – and you’ve got to have net metering to do solar-generated electricity. But we’ll be ready when the co-ops do get on board with this system. State and federal tax credits, though, have allowed us to install a solar water heater, which provides free hot water all the time.” Setting aside these few little challenges, the Switzers still take pleasure in describing the green features of their new home. To begin with, the environmentally friendly structural insulated panels (SIPs) that line the walls and roof came premade with windows already cut, and Jay and his crew had only to assemble the panels as if they were an oversized L i n c o l n L o g s e t . Th e
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Building Green on a Budget Jay Rogers of Rogers Construction Engineering offers tips for less-expensive green features that can be installed in new or already-existing homes.
For new homes
“Have your builder use advanced framing techniques and right-size your lumber so the wood used is the minimum size needed to achieve structural stability. If the builder rightsizes the framing lumber, you’ll realize a 20 to 25 percent savings in lumber costs, as well as reduce the dumpster scrap you send to the landfill. Plus you’ll increase the space you can devote to insulation, which will make your house more energy efficient and save even more money.” Jay continues, “Make sure the house is airtight prior to hanging sheetrock. Go behind your builder and inspect for light coming through openings in the framing. If the light reveals any gaps, seal them up to prevent air intrusion. If you wish, you can follow this up with a blower door test to make sure you’ve caught all the leakages. (Check the LEED Web site for details about this procedure.) While it isn’t necessary, the test is well worth the $300 it costs.”
For homes being retrofitted with green features
“Start with a tankless water heater. Most of the replacement water heaters I install today are of this type. You’ll spend a little more money up front, but you’ll enjoy a two-year payback on the investment and really save money after that.” He continues, “Do anything you can to make your house more airtight. Simple things like proper caulking and weather stripping around the windows and doors will go a long way in that direction.”
Switzers ordered a blower door test, which reveals any panel air leakages not previously caught. All leakages have now been sealed. One caveat about SIPs, according to Jay: “Order them early. They require a longer lead time than you’d think, and if you don’t get them soon enough, you’ll have extensive construction delays.” Mike thinks they’re worth the wait. He notes, “They give me a sense of security because of their solid insulation and the stability they afford to the house. Our architect told us of a SIP-panel house in the Midwest hit by a tornado, and all it did was shift the house a little. The entire structure stayed intact while all the other houses around it were blown away.” Maggie spotlights other green features: • Two piles of scrap lumber were mulched and spread around the yard. That kept a little waste out of the landfill and slowed down the filling of the dumpster. • The windows and doors, with the highest rating for energy usage, feature the new energy-saving Zo-e-shield glass with UV protection. • The exterior of the house uses cement fiberboard siding and a metal roof, which reflects the sun, reducing cooling costs in the summer. Up on the roof, the Switzers have
A section of a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) shows the 10” of styrofoam between two pieces of Oriented Strand Board (OSB).
installed a packed menu of green features. A rainwater-collection system delivers irrigation to a rooftop garden. Made of recycled-rubber squares, the floor of the rooftop garden is sheltered partly by a pergola reclaimed from the old Cobblestone clubhouse, which was slated to be torn down and sent to the landfill. In the backyard just below the rooftop garden, a huge underground cistern collects gutter runoff for landscaping purposes. Plenty of green techniques are used inside the house, as well: notably lowflow showerheads, toilets and faucets; direct-vent natural-gas fireplaces; no-VOC paint; bamboo floors; recycled-fiber carpet squares; Energy Star appliances;
Whether building or retrofitting
“Select Energy Star-rated appliances. Energy Star can be affordable and can make a big difference in energy and water costs, potentially more than 30 percent per year, without sacrificing features, style or comfort.” An upstairs window with Zo-e-shield glass displays the Energy Star decals.
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and a central vacuum system. As for landscaping, no clear cutting is allowed here, and no sod grass. Gardeners both, Mike and Maggie will do most of the landscaping themselves during the coming year, using plants native to the area in accordance with LEED requirements. Contemplating the virtues of eco-friendly building? Bob tosses out a couple more compelling selling points. “The good news for those who have already built green,” he says, “is that green homes typically sell faster and for more money, making it a good investment. For those considering building green, there’s good news, too. Because of demand
An SIP roof panel is installed over the home’s front entrance.
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The metal roof will never have to be replaced, and because of its light, reflective color, it is Energy Star rated. The siding is cement fiberboard from Certainteed, which contains more than 30 percent recycled material.
and competition, many green technologies are improving and becoming more available and affordable.” Jay, while agreeing with Bob, adds a prediction of more green housing starts for the Midlands because more and more people are thinking eco-friendly. A chief concern is the lack of local suppliers, but he feels their numbers will increase as the demand for green housing grows. Just lately, the Switzers have realized an unexpected benefit from their home-construction project. Mike enthuses, “Building a green home gave me an idea I thought worthy of entering in the New Ideas for a
Scrap lumber from the construction process is organized into two piles at the home site. Instead of going into the dumpster and being taken to the landfill, it will be mulched and distributed across the property.
New Carolina contest. But who would have thought I would win the grand prize?” He did just that with his electric wall outlets that eliminate wasted energy. The coup garnered him $5,000 in seed money to develop his idea, among other prizes. Meanwhile, at Cobblestone Park, April will bring to Mike and Maggie Switzer a long-awaited new home and lifestyle – a thoroughly green one, from rooftop garden to underground cistern. 26 C O L U M B I A M E T R O P O L I T A N
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New Home Communities 1. Baneberry Place Price Range of New Homes: $160,450 - $223,325 Lexington School District 1 Shumaker Homes, 787-HOME Matt Shealy/Amber Davis, 356-1544 www.ShumakerHomes.com Directions: Take I-20 West to Exit #51 (Longs Pond Road). Turn left onto Longs Pond Road. Community entrance is on the right. 2. Beasley Creek Price Range of New Homes: $202,950 - $266,760 Richland School District 2 Shumaker Homes, 787-HOME Donna Stevens, 735-1203 www.ShumakerHomes.com Directions: Take I-77 North to Exit #24 (Wilson Road). Turn left onto Wilson Road then right onto Turkey Farm Road. Community entrance is on the left. 3. The Bluff II at Chestnut Hill Plantation Price Range of New Homes: $200,000 - $400,000s Lexington/Richland School District 5 Coldwell Banker UnitedÂŽ Realtors, 318-6888 Lori Carnes, 318-6888 www.TheBluffatChp.com Directions: Take I-26 to Harbison Blvd. and turn left. Turn right onto Broad River Road then left onto Lost Creek Drive. Turn right onto Bluff Pointe. Continue to second phase. 4. Bonhomme Green Price Range of New Homes: $118,000 - $145,000 Lexington School District 1 Wickersham Homes, Inc., 422-0590 Jane Jefferson, 603-5924 www.BonhommeGreen.com Directions: Take I-20 West to Exit #51 (Longs Pond Road). Travel north to second stop sign and turn right onto Barr Road. Go .75 mile and turn right onto Bonhomme Richard Road. Continue 1 block and turn right onto Bonhomme Circle. 5. CanalSide Price Range of New Homes: $179,900 - $550,000 Richland School District 1 CanalSide/The Beach Company, (843) 722-2615 Dan Dorsey, 461-0465 www.CanalSideColumbia.com Directions: From the intersection of Taylor Street and Huger Street, go one city block west toward the Congaree River into CanalSide development. Adjacent to CanalSide Esplanade is Riverfront Park and Historic Canal.
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6. Churchill Park at Lake Frances Price Range of New Homes: $200,000s Lexington School District 1 D. R. Horton, 214-2000 Community Sales Manager, 214-2120 www.DRHorton.com Directions: Take I-26 toward Charleston to Exit #113. Turn right onto Edmund Highway and continue for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto Ramblin Road. The community is on the left. 7. The Courtyard at Ridgemont Price Range of New Homes: $235,000 - $298,500 Lexington/Richland School District 5 Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors, 730-6492 Judy Looney, 730-6492 or Laura Schoonover, 413-9255 www.CourtyardatRidgemont.net Directions: Take I-26 West to Exit #102 A. Go west on Lake Murray Blvd. Turn right at the 5th red light onto Ridgemont Drive, then turn right onto Brass Lantern Road. 8. Crescent Ridge Price Range of New Homes: From the low $100,000s Lexington School District 1 Rymarc Homes, 798-4900 Marie Lybrand, 513-3991 www.RymarcHomes.com Directions: Take I-20 West to Route #6 exit going toward Pelion. Go 7 miles to Route #6/ Route #302 split. Follow Route #6 for .5 mile to the community entrance on the right. 9. Cunningham Park Price Range of New Homes: $169,000 - $215,000s Lexington School District 1 Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, 957-5566 Ray Stoudemire, 960-3083 www.RussellandJeffcoat.com Directions: Take Gervais Street (US Hwy #1) toward Lexington and go under I-26. Continue to the right onto Maple Road. Go .2 mile and Cunningham Park is on the right. 10. Deer Creek Price Range of New Homes: From the low $200,000s Richland School District 2 Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, 518-3638 April Hiscock, 518-3638 www.DeerCreekHomesites.com Directions: Take 277 North toward Charlotte. Continue North on I-77 to Exit #22 (Killian Road). Bear right (east) onto Clemson Road and turn left (north) onto Longtown Road. Follow approximately 2 miles and enter LongCreek Plantation. Go left onto Longtown Road (west). Follow 2.5 miles to Deer Creek Drive and turn left into the community.
11. Eagle Pointe Price Range of New Homes: $140,000 - $170,000s Lexington/Richland School District 5 Realty and Marketing Services, 744-HOME Agent on Duty, 744-HOME www.gshomes.gs Directions: Take I-26 West toward Spartanburg to Exit #91. Turn left toward Chapin. Go approximately 1.75 miles and turn left just past Wachovia Bank onto Lexington Avenue. Go approximately 2.5 miles and turn right onto Stucks Point Drive. Eagle Pointe will be .25 mile on the left. Alternately, from Hwy #76 turn left onto Wessinger, right onto Old Lexington at the fire station then left onto Stucks Point Drive. 12. Eagles Rest at Lake Murray Price Range of New Homes: $222,400 - $314,540 Lexington/Richland School District 5 Shumaker Homes, 787-HOME Kristi Oberman/Vickie Proper, 407-3708 www.ShumakerHomes.com Directions: Take I-26 West to Exit 101-A (Ballentine/White Rock/US #176). Merge to Dutch Fork Road. Turn left onto Johnson Marina Road and left onto Richard Franklin Road to the community entrance on the right. 13. Eve’s Garden Price Range of New Homes: $240,000s Kershaw County School District Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors, 699-2262 Novella Taylor, 513-8165 www.NovellaTaylor.com Directions: Take I-20 toward Florence to Exit #98. Turn left onto Hwy #521 then right onto Black River Road. 14. Farrow Pointe Price Range of New Homes: From the low $100,000s Richland School District 2 Rymarc Homes, 798-4900 Daniel Hunt, 309-1390 www.RymarcHomes.com Directions: Take I-77 North to Exit #19 (Farrow Road). Turn left onto Farrow Road toward Hardscrabble Road. Go .75 mile to the entrance on the left. The community is next to the new county recreation area. 15. Flora Springs Park Price Range of New Homes: $200,000 - $400,000s Richland School District 2 Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, Inc. 779-6000 Laurie Craven, 767-0707 or Judy McPherson, 414-4500 www.russellandjeffcoat.com/communities.aspx Directions: From Columbia, take Farrow Road North, turn right on Hardscrabble, right on Sloan, and right on Flora.
16. Haigs Creek Price Range of New Homes: $290,000 - $400,000s Kershaw County School District Haigs Creek Development Corp., 600-0527 Shelba W. Mattox, 600-0527 www.HaigsCreek.com Directions: Take I-20 East to Exit #87 (White Pond Road) toward Elgin. Turn right onto frontage road and left into Haigs Creek. 17. Harbour Watch on Lake Murray Price Range of Lots: $45,000+ Lexington School District 3 Harbour Watch on Lake Murray, 732-2411 Lawrence Savage, 422-2930 www.LakeMurrayLiving.com Directions: Visit our Sales Office at 2618 Hwy. 378, approximately 9 miles west of Lexington, SC. 18. Heritage Farm Price Range of New Homes: $100,000 - $200,000s Lexington School District 1 D. R. Horton, 214-2000 Community Sales Manager, 359-0244 www.DRHorton.com Directions: Take I-20 toward Augusta to Exit #51 and turn right. Turn left onto Augusta Highway/Hwy #1 toward Gilbert. Go past Lexington High School and turn right onto Caulks Ferry Road. Heritage Farm is on the right. 19. Heritage Forest Price Range of New Homes: From the $300,000s Richland School District 2 Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, 518-3638 April Hiscock, 518-3638 www.HeritageForestHomes.com Directions: Take 277 to I-77 North to Exit #22 (Killian Road). Bear right (east) onto Clemson Road and turn left (north) onto Longtown Road. Follow approximately 2 miles and enter LongCreek Plantation. Turn left onto Longtown Road West. Follow 2.5 miles to LongCreek Plantation Drive and left into the community. 20. Hester Woods Price Range of New Homes: $113,950+ Richland School District 2 SB Communities, 699-3312 Mary Ann Welsh, Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors, 699-7770 Directions: Take 277 to I-77 North to Exit #19 (Farrow Rd.). Turn left. Turn right onto Hardscrabble Rd. Go just past North Brickyard Road and turn left into Hester Woods.
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21. Jacob’s Creek Price Range of New Homes: $140,000 - $220,000s Richland School District 2 Realty and Marketing Services, 744-HOME Bill Guess, 360-0941 www.GSHomes.gs Directions: Take I-20 East to Exit #82 and turn left onto Spears
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Creek Church Road. Jacob’s Creek will be approximately 3 miles on the right. 22. Jasmine Place Price Range of New Homes: $128,750 - $180,850 Richland School District 1 Shumaker Homes, 787-HOME
Darlene Reese, 754-0674 www.ShumakerHomes.com Directions: Take I-77 North to Exit #19 (Farrow Road). Turn left onto Farrow Road and left onto Hardscrabble Road. Community entrance is on the right. 23. Killian Station Price Range of New Homes: $123,200+
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24. Lake Frances Price Range of New Homes: From the $160,000s Lexington School District 1 LandTech, Inc. of SC, Jennifer L. Peak, 217-3935 Scot Smith, Stallings & Smith, 205-6334 www.LandTecSC.com
Directions: From I-26, take the Airport Blvd/Highway #302 exit. Then turn right onto Ramblin Road. Lake Frances will be on your left. 25. The Lofts at Printers Square Price Range of New Homes: $739,000 - $1,410,000s Richland School District 1
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Coldwell Banker United Realtors, 227-3221 Danny Hood, 227-3220 www.LoftsatPrintersSquare.com Directions: Go to the corner of Lady St. and Pulaski in the Vista area. 26. Lakeshore at the Grove in Chestnut Hill Plantation Price Range of New Homes: $190,000 - $260,000s Lexington/Richland School District 5 Beazer Homes, 779-6063 Agent on Duty, 407-7057 www.Beazer.com Directions: Take I-26 West to Harbison Blvd and turn left onto Harbison Blvd. Turn right onto Broad River Road, then turn left onto Lost Creek Drive. Chestnut Hill Plantation is 3 miles ahead. Once inside Chestnut Hill Plantation, turn right onto Gauley Drive and follow road to the New Home Information Center. 27. The Mill Price Range of New Homes: $190,000s Lexington School District 1 D. R. Horton, 214-2000 Community Sales Manager, 358-9262 www.DRHorton.com Directions: Take I-20 toward Augusta. Take exit #51 and turn right. Go to the 4-way stop and turn right onto Barr Road. The Mill is on the left. 28. Park West Price Range of New Homes: $140,000 - $180,000s Lexington/Richland School District 5 Beazer Homes, 779-6063 Agent on Duty, 345-0251 www.Beazer.com Directions: Take I-26 West to Exit #91 (Chapin exit). Turn left onto Columbia Avenue and left onto Lexington Avenue. Lexington Avenue becomes Old Lexington Highway. Park West will be on your right approximately 1.5 miles. 29. Peachtree Place Price Range of New Homes: $180,000 - $225,000 Lexington School District 1 Rymarc Homes, 798-4900 Stephany Connelly, 600-3695 www.rymarc.com Directions: Take I-20 West to the Longs Pond Road exit and turn right. Go 2 miles to Rawl Road and turn right. Continue 1 mile to entrance on the right.
31. The Promenade at Sandhill Price Range of New Homes: $189,000 - $409,000 Richland School District 2 Kahn Development, 256-7471 Sales by Judy Downing, 865-7650 www.Promenade@Sandhill.com Directions: Take I-20 East to the Clemson Road exit. Turn left onto Clemson Road. Follow Clemson Road to the Village at Sandhill on the left. Enter Village and follow the signs to the sales office at 846 Town Center Place. 32. Sandy Glen/Cambridge Hills II Price Range of New Homes: High $100,000s - $200,000s Richland School District 2 D. R. Horton, 214-2000 Community Sales Manager, 736-0140 www.DRHorton.com Directions: Take I-20 East to Exit #80. Take left onto Clemson Road. Go to Hardscrabble Road intersection and take a right. Go approximately 2.5 miles to Lake Carolina entrance. Follow directions to the community. 33. South Brook Price Range of New Homes: $150,000 - $280,000s Lexington School District 1 Beazer Homes, 779-6063 Agent on Duty, 356-4022 www.Beazer.com Directions: Take I-20 West to Exit #51. Turn left onto Longs Pond Road. South Brook is 1 mile ahead on the left. 34. Stonemont Price Range of New Homes: $202,800 - $259,000 Lexington/Richland School District 5 Shumaker Homes, 787-HOME Jeff Graves/Will Moody, 732-1515 www.ShumakerHomes.com Directions: Take I-26 West to Exit #101-A (Ballentine/White Rock). Turn right onto Koon Road to the Community Entrance on the left.
30. Persimmon Grove Price Range of New Homes: From the $110,000s Lexington School District 1 Rymarc Homes, 798-4900 Stephany Connelly, 600-43695 www.rymarc.com Directions: Take I-20 West to Longs Pond Road exit. Turn right 1 mile to Barr Road. Turn left .5 mile to Persimmon Lane. Bear right onto Persimmon Lane. Go .5 mile to the entrance on the right.
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COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE’S
Dream Home
2009
2615 Stratford Road Columbia, SC 29204 Open April 3 through 19 (closed Easter Sunday) Mon. through Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun. 1 to 6 p.m. $10 admission for adults, seniors and children Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society COMPLIMENTS OF COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE
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Dream Home 2009 PUBLISHER
Henry Clay E D I TO R
Emily S. Tinch A S S O C I AT E E D I TO R
Robyn Culbertson A S S I S TA N T E D I TO R
Lindsay Niedringhaus A D V E RT I S I N G
Shawn Coward, Denise Floyd DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Dennis Craighead Design, Editorial Art Director Robyn Culbertson, Advertising Art Director WRITER
Sam Morton P H O TO G R A P H Y
Robert Clark
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olumbia Metropolitan magazine presents the 2009 Dream Home! This ninth Dream Home showcases a recently remodeled home in Forest Hills. Tour this home to experience fine craftsmanship and exquisite interior design while benefitting cancer research. The Dream Home is possible through the combined efforts of Robert Haas Construction, Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®, Time Warner Cable, SCE&G and Columbia Metrpolitan magazine, as well as a multitude of home product suppliers and interior designers. For all those involved in its remodeling and decorating, this beautiful home in the
Forest Hills neighborhood is definitely a dream come true. Tour the Dream Home April 3 through 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays (closed Easter Sunday). Tickets are $10 and are sold at the door. Don’t miss the “cash and carry” sale on April 20, from 9 to 11 a.m., when many items in the home will be marked down in order to be sold quickly. Directions: From downtown Columbia, head east on Forest Drive. Pass Providence Hospital on your left, then turn right onto Devonshire Drive. Veer right at the triangle onto Stratford Road. The Dream Home will be on your right.
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Julie Behr, Jessica Berger, Lindsay Brasington ABOUT THE COVER
Linda Burnside of LGB Interiors accented the large fireplace with warm neutral colors in the great room of the 2009 Dream Home.
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Dream Home
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOCHLAN KENNEDY
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Puteulanus Tarpaulin
The 2009 Columbia Metropolitan Dream Home By Sam Morton
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eather and Eric Powers, who own the 2009 Dream Home in the Forest Hills neighborhood, say they always wanted to look up the Latin term for “blue tarp,” because during the year or more that they have been renovating the house, this is how they gave the most accurate directions. “Turn off of Forest Drive onto Devonshire, and go a short distance until you see the house with the blue tarps on the roof.” Thus the large English Tudor home at 2615 Stratford is christened Puteulanus Tarpaulin – in print at least. The blue tarps were there to keep water from seeping into the 1929 structure, or better said, more water, since some of the ceilings inside already had caved in from the weight of accumulated moisture. To see the home today is to see what love
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can do … love and the craftsmanship of an era as bygone as when the house was first built, unless it is provided, of course, by Bobby Haas. For more than 25 years, Bobby Haas of Robert Haas Construction has built custom homes for hundreds of people around the Midlands. “Almost anybody can build a house,” Bobby says, “but it takes a special touch to build a home. Homes have a flow and symmetry that invite people to kick off their shoes and actually live there. Your home is more than just a place to live. It’s an extension of you, of your personality and of your quality of life, because each family has its own ideas on what type of house fits it best.” After being in the custom-building business for such a long time, Bobby went in search of new challenges, says his wife and business partner, Julia. “We knew
Heather and Eric, and what began as a general conversation on renovating their home turned into another one of our big remodeling projects,” Julia says. “Bobby agreed to take us on,” Heather adds, “and then he suggested we use our house as the Dream Home to show people the possibilities they have with homes they already own.” In the late 1920s, Arthur St. Julian Simons, who was instrumental in forming the S.C. State Ports Authority and acted as its former chair, and for whom nearby St. Julian Place is named, received the architectural plans for the house as a wedding gift from Robert LaFaye of LaFaye and LaFaye Architects. Two other families have owned the home since then, which is situated on an acre of land in the middle of the city. One of those families constructed an addition to the home in
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1984, bringing its total area to just over 6,500 square feet. “When we bought the place, our daughter looked at Eric and said, ‘We didn’t buy a house. We bought a project,’” Heather says, laughing. Still with all its damage, when the house went up for sale, Heather’s interest was piqued. “When the house became available, Eric and I walked through it. It was falling apart. It smelled. But sometimes you just get the feeling that you’re meant to live in
Eric and Heather Powers, Julia and Bobby Haas
a certain home,” says Heather. Despite just having made a significant financial investment refurbishing the home they live in just a few blocks down the road, the Powerses acted on their conviction and put in a bid for the house. The listing realtor actually received numerous offers at the asking price, so the real estate company pulled the house off the market and offered it for sale on a closed bid basis. “I’m not really sure how we achieved the winning bid except to
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say that Eric and I had just been through our remodel so we were familiar with the current expenses for materials and labor. We estimated as best we could and the next thing we knew, the Realtor called and said we had bought a house.” The first order of business was restoring the house to its original 1929 plans as much as possible. One exception was moving the arched entryway to open up and brighten the foyer. The downstairs area features a formal living room, a dining room and family room so huge that their daughter refers to it as the ballroom. The family room was part of the 1984 addition. One entire wall is taken up by a massive river stone fireplace with a mantelpiece made from a cotton mill beam. The sunroom, made of off-white-painted brick, arched windows and a marble floor, overlooks the gardens and play area. Also downstairs is a large, renovated kitchen. “Since we undertook our remodel at our old house before we knew we were buying this one, we had already created our dream kitchen, so I essentially replicated it in here on a grander scale,” Heather says. It’s complete with a large island and copious work surfaces, as well as energy efficient GE Monogram appliances.
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The master suite is downstairs and features a mural pattern by Georgia Lake based on a drapery fabric called “lemon drop,” which creates an almost Zen-like peacefulness. One of the photographs of Arthur St. Julian Simons in the home shows him in his study, which has been restored and is located just off the master suite.
One of many damaged ceilings before Bobby Haas began the restoration.
The upstairs holds bedrooms for Kathleen, 8, and Aidan, 10. It also houses the guest room, a bonus room and a large laundry with plenty of room to fluff, fold and hang clothes. The grounds include a large, tiled swimming pool. Heather says, “I want this to be a peaceful place where I can come outside and enjoy a cup of coffee and a good book, but I also want this to be the place where all the kids in the neighborhood want to hang out.” It’s hard to imagine it would be anything but. Aidan certainly appreciates the jewel of a place, which is about to be his home. Says Heather, “I got a call from his teacher one day. They were studying synonyms and antonyms, and as an example of synonyms, his teacher compared the words ‘house’ and ‘home.’” Aidan disagreed. “He told her a house is just a structure, but a home is a place to which you are emotionally attached.” Aidan gets it. Interdum vos es vilis vivo in quendam domus. That’s Latin too. It means, “Sometimes you’re just meant to live in a certain home.”
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American Cancer Society to receive Dream Home proceeds Finding the Cure in Your Community
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ith the high incident rate of cancer in the greater Columbia area, Columbian Metropolitan again has recognized the need for cancer awareness. For the third year, The American Cancer society will receive proceeds from the Dream Home tour. The American Cancer Society is the beneficiary of the Dream Home through its mutual partnership with Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®, Columbia Metropolitan magazine and Robert Haas Construction. “We are excited to once again work with the Dream Home team to bring cancer awareness, education and support to the Columbia area,” says Sue McLeese, American Cancer Society area manager for Central South Carolina. American Cancer Society volunteers will help staff the home along with employees from the other organizations. “It is truly the community-based volunteers who make the difference in the fight against cancer,” Sue says. “Volunteerism plays a large part in
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the American Cancer Society mission throughout the country.” Coldwell Banker wants to give everyone who tours the Dream Home an opportunity to walk away with a better understanding of the American Cancer Society’s presence in our community, every step of the way for cancer patients and caregivers, from diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Almost every person in the United States today, in one way or the other, has felt the impact of cancer on their own lives or the lives of friends or loved ones. The American Cancer Society benefits the greater Columbia community through many critical programs, services and educational opportunities. It also funds some of the most promising areas of cancer research. These research advances, along with improvements in diagnosis and treatment, are changing attitudes. Today, over 10 million Americans who have been diagnosed with cancer are still alive. As a national organization, the American Cancer Society has played a role
in every major cancer breakthrough brought about by research. It has invested more than $3.2 billion in cancer research, with 42 of its researchers receiving the coveted Nobel Prize. The American Cancer Society is the largest source of private, not-for-profit cancer research funds in the country, second only to the federal government in total dollars spent. The American Cancer Society holds an event called Relay For Life, which celebrates the lives of those who have survived the disease. The community joins together and makes a commitment to fight back against a disease that takes so much. To find out more information about Relay For Life, visit www.screlayforlife.org. In a nation where nearly 1.5 million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year, all South Carolinians are invited to join with the American Cancer Society in the movement to end cancer. For more information, call 1-800-ACS2345 or log on to www.cancer.org.
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Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Giving Back to the Community
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veryone wants to live in a dream home. For some that means a spacious townhouse among the hustle and bustle of the city. For others with children, it’s a home in a neighborhood with a park and plenty of playmates. For a few, a dream home is a rustic cabin tucked in the middle of the woods surrounded only by the sounds of nature. Most people realize that they cannot find a dream home without the assistance of an able Realtor, and that’s where Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® can help. Again this year, the company is one of the sponsors and major participants in the Dream Home project. For the entire run of the Dream Home tours, Coldwell Banker United agents and staff will volunteer as tour guides and docents. By the time the doors close on the final tour on April 19, those volunteers will have amassed nearly 700 hours of donated time and effort. “Our owner, Richard Smith, chose breast cancer as the charity he wanted to support, so that’s also the company’s charity of choice,” says senior vice president Edmund
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Monteith, Jr., noting that all the proceeds from the tours will benefit the American Cancer Society. “Dale Brogdon Lidikay, one of our sales associates, is a breast cancer survivor, and she’s instrumental in helping coordinate our involvement with the Dream Home. Everybody here loves Dale, so we have some close, personal reasons to be a sponsor.” Sponsoring the project is also a natural fit for a company whose mission statement includes the charge to “serve the civic and charitable needs of the communities in which we live and work.” Agents and staff want to volunteer their time at the Dream Home because Columbia is where they make their livings. Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® is a national company, but the people are all local. Edmund maintains that even in the current economic conditions, homeownership is the American dream. “According to the National Association of Realtors, 41 percent of buyers are first-time homeowners. Through good times and bad, an investment in a home has proven to be
a good one,” he says. Edmund believes that one reason the Dream Home project is unique and successful as a fund raising event is that in return for a donation, people have the opportunity to tour this wonderfully renovated home with its rich history, view the latest design trends and get ideas about remodeling their own homes. Edmund points out that surveys show homeowners make better citizens in a community because they are more invested, economically and socially, in its value. And with its own history, the Dream Home has become a part of Columbia’s social fabric. He’s proud to be a part of an organization that helps people achieve their dreams. “Other than working at something where you save someone’s life, I can’t think of a more rewarding profession than this one. I think it’s the most rewarding in the world.” To find more information about Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS®, its properties and its community involvement, log on to www.cbcarolinascolumbia.com.
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Time Warner Cable offers Free HD with Digital Cable
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ime Warner Cable is proud to be a sponsor of the Columbia Metropolitan Dream Home again this year. As a media and communications leader in the Midlands, the company is pleased to support an effort that benefits the American Cancer Society in the very community where its employees work, play and live. Time Warner Cable is the leading provider of innovative entertainment and communications services in South Carolina. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission declared that “the vast majority of Americans enjoy more choice, more programming and more services than any time in history.” Time Warner Cable is committed to providing the best in video entertainment, offering Digital Cable with Free HD, Road Runner High Speed Online and Digital Phone from one company all over their advanced fiber networks. Over the last year, Time Warner Cable has worked aggressively to increase its high definition offerings. HDTV is the best picture and sound quality available for broadcast television. The sound is
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CD-quality, and the video is crystal-clear. HDTV delivers a picture with a resolution up to five times of standard definition in a widescreen format. Digital Cable customers can now enjoy over 30 free HD channels. These include local channels and many of their favorite networks – ESPN, USA, SCI-FI, Bravo, Discovery, National Geographic and many others – in HDTV at no additional cost. “Technological advances allow us to add popular HD versions of cable channel favorites to our lineup,” says Wendye Martin, Time Warner Cable of South Carolina director of marketing operations. “Our ability to offer these channels free to our Digital Cable customers proves our commitment to being the preeminent provider of multimedia in our South Carolina service areas. Time Warner Cable offers the easiest transition to and best value in HD of any provider today.” Time Warner Cable continues to make television viewing convenient to consumers with the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Video On Demand services. With a DVR,
Digital Cable subscribers can record their favorite shows, watch recorded shows whenever they want as well as pause and rewind live programming. Video On Demand allows customers to choose from hundreds of movies and programs to watch on their schedules – all at the touch of a button with their digital remote control. Digital Cable from Time Warner Cable also features interactive services including its exclusive Start Over and Look Back features. With Start Over, customers can restart a show already in progress and watch it from the beginning. Shows airing on Start Over channels can be restarted multiple times within their normal broadcast time. Look Back allows customers to watch specific programming within a four-hour window after it has already ended. Time Warner Cable also offers the supercharged speed of Road Runner High Speed Online and unlimited calling with Digital Phone. For more information on Digital Cable and these other products, call toll free (866) 892-7201 or visit www.YourTWC.com.
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SCE&G: Choice Energy for a Renewed Home
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CE&G is proud to be a sponsor of the 2009 Dream Home, which supports the American Cancer Society. The folks at SCE&G understand that people often don’t think about their home’s energy, such as where it comes from or how much is being used. So when the company gets an opportunity to partner with local builders who open their homes to the public, it gives SCE&G a chance to talk with customers about a variety of energyrelated issues – things like the benefits of having a home with natural gas and electricity, new appliances that can save money and provide more comfort and online tools to help manage monthly energy usage. With a global rise in fuel prices, people are increasingly interested in having more choices for energy. Along with electricity, SCE&G provides another choice for many of its customers – natural gas. “Natural gas is one of the cleanest forms of energy available today, so right now for many appliances, such as stoves, space and water heaters, clothes dryers and fireplaces, you can have an energy choice you can
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feel good about for your family and for the environment,” says SCE&G vice president Marty Phalen. A home of 1,800 square feet using natural gas appliances will average 46 percent less carbon emissions than the same home powered exclusively with electricity. One of SCE&G’s core values and initiatives is “Serve Our Community.” Participation in the Dream Home is just one example of their dedication to service. Each year, dedicated employees give their time and effort to a variety of charitable events and causes. Employees are often swinging hammers, caulking windows and installing insulation to help build homes with the Habitat for Humanity organization. They also give their time to help needy families “weatherize” their homes to make them more energy efficient. SCE&G also sponsors Project Share, a program that relies on the generosity of SCE&G customers and employees to provide financial assistance to low-income families who are struggling to pay utility bills. Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to save money. A homeowner’s
energy bill is one area that can be directly managed. And often the changes that can be made are low-cost or, better yet, free. SCEG.com has pages of information offering a variety of energy-saving tips and an online energy tool that assesses a home’s energy efficiency and even recommends improvements that conserve energy and save money. Like most utilities in the United States, SCE&G supports development of renewable or green energy sources. The company has teamed up with other regional power suppliers to form Palmetto Clean Energy (PaCE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the development of renewable energy resources in South Carolina. SCE&G is proud to power the Columbia Metropolitan Dream Home as well as the dream homes of all its residential customers. To research energy-saving tips or to get more information on SCE&G’s efforts toward renewable energy, log onto www.sceg.com. For additional information on the environmental benefits of natural gas, visit www.comfortable responsible.org.
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Dream Home BY SAM MORTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT CLARK
2009
LIVING ROOM Verve
Ford Boyd Bailey
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When designer Ford Bailey first saw the living room, she knew she had to have a curved sofa. “I wanted something modern, glamorous and sexy,” she says. “Because the living room is the first room visitors see when they enter the home, it has to be beautiful from back to front.” In addition to the sofa, Ford incorporated two curved chairs, a custom pewter-finished wooden cocktail table, red silk satin draperies and a zebra-patterned rug. A pair of Italian chests adorned with mirrors above them flanks the doorway to the sunroom. On the wall over the fireplace, Ford placed a large oil painting by New Orleans artist Tim Trapolin. “The room is bold, daring and very exciting,” she says.
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Kathy Blackburn, Steven Ford
SUNROOM
Steven Ford Interiors
For the sunroom, Steven Ford wanted to create an area that was relaxing, soothing, airy and serene. By everyone’s account, he succeeded. “I just wanted to give the homeowners a place where they could come enjoy a glass of wine or read a magazine, but since this room overlooks the gardens, I didn’t want to do anything to distract from the view,” he says. The room is a play on textures with marble floors, off-white brick walls and differing fabrics, including linen drapes hung from swing-arm rods. “My main goal was to create a room where you could walk in and instantly breathe and relax.” One-Eared Cow Glass provided a large glass bowl, and Georgia Lake created the faux finish on the chest.
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DINING ROOM
Paul D. Sloan Interiors
The dining room by Paul Sloan, Jackie Adams and Justin Drafts features a table by Theodore Alexander. “It’s made from recycled wood, so it looks like an antique. It is a great combination of primitive and polished,” Jackie says. The table has pieshaped leaves for expansion which are stored within the table when not in use. The table is set with china in a floral Versace pattern by Rosenthal. The six-arm, black and gold chandelier above the table is traditional but not formal. The wallpaper and draperies are on the contemporary side but are used well in a traditional room. The drapes are a red tone-on-tone combination secured to iron rods by grommets to create a casual feel. The console against the wall features an eglomise, which is a glass tabletop with an unfired painting applied to the back of the glass.
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Justin Drafts, Jackie Adams, Paul D. Sloan
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Second floor
KITCHEN
Mary and Martha’s In the kitchen, shop owner Beverley Tuller added a touch of spice with accent pieces like cookbooks, plates, placemats and glasses. Hand-painted canisters from Romy and Clare and All-clad Cop-r-Core cookware are presented in the cooking area. She topped off her design with handmade pottery from Casafina, R. Wood and Charlestown Porcelaine. Beverley Tuller BEFORE
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GREAT ROOM
LGB Interiors
Erin Calvert, Linda Burnside
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“A turtle is one of those beautiful creatures you stumble upon in nature only when you are lucky,” says designer Linda Burnside of LGB Interiors. Homeowner Heather Powers agrees, and Linda incorporated Heather’s love of turtles in the design of the room. Also inspired by Heather’s masters degree in natural resource economics, Linda created an organic family room full of natural textiles, sea grass, hand-colored turtle prints and tactile leathers and suede. The family room’s central focus is the massive rock fireplace, and Linda divided the room into a media space and a dining area that doubles as a homework center for Kathleen and Aidan. LGB Interiors turned the massive area into a cozy, yet practical organic retreat plucked right out of the North Carolina mountains.
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MASTER BEDROOM AND STUDY
Evon Kirkland Interiors and Westend Daly Gentry of Evon Kirkland Interiors and Kara Wilkerson of Westend chose to focus on the light in the master bedroom, which is amplified by the pair of double windows. To provide a serene respite, they layered the space with an array of color, texture and furniture styles. The drapery fabric became the inspiration for the room. A stylized vine pattern in an unconventional palette and custom header details create height and movement. This pattern is translated onto the wall and ceiling in an asymmetrical ethereal sketch by Chris McDaniels of Georgia Lake Designs. Juxtaposing an acrylic side table next to an antique chaise keeps the space from having a thematic appearance. In order for the study to appear more spacious, the designers surrounded the room in oversized botanicals by Becky Davis. Through the use of organic elements, the room evolved into a space that depicts a traveled place where memories and experiences are borrowed.
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Daly Gentry of Evon Kirkland Interiors
Kara Wilkerson of Westend
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GUEST ROOM
O’Connor Design Firm A couple of years ago, Bonnie O’Connor and her husband, Joe, visited the Middle East, where she discovered antique furniture made in Syria, including the Bonnie and Joe O’Connor vintage mother-ofpearl chest used in this guest room. Bonnie used soft tangerine and stone colors in this room, as well as Buxton blue by Benjamin Moore and an antique white by ICI. The draperies are celestial blue silk. The bed has a stone-colored linen headboard, and the coverlet and pillows are accented by an orange bolster and throw. Bonnie added artwork by Lee A. Monts, a local Christian artist, who created a grouping of acrylic paintings hung floor to ceiling to create a strong visual impact using a limited color palette.
GIRL’S ROOM
In Home Design
Suitable for an 8-year-old girl, Kathleen Powers’s bedroom remains youthful with cheerful walls and whimsical art. Floating Lily, a pale green wall color by ICI Dulux, balances the bright colors in the fabrics and bedding. Custom-created carpeting in a pattern called Sunshowers by Noods Floorcovering not only unifies the bedroom, but is also an environmentally friendly product. The daybed was designed to be multifunctional without taking up all of the floor space, perfect for reading on a sunny day or utilizing the trundle for a sleepover. The silk window treatments by Vervain will grow with Kathleen as she blossoms into a young woman, and the club chairs and cube ottoman upholstered in bright Annie Selke fabrics create a playful pad with happy hues.
Nan Sammataro, Cami Hutchinson
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Joan Goodwin
BOY’S ROOM
Verandah Custom Interiors, LLC Because Aidan Powers loves his pooch, Bandit, Joan Goodwin created the “It’s a Dog’s World” theme in this bedroom by using bright, fresh colors of blue and orange. Susan Brush, muralist, and Andrew Brush, a woods and metals artist, provided artwork that adds depth and texture and creates focal points for the room. Joan also used “Bottomless Buckets,” handpainted custom containers by Kari Killen that reflect the room’s theme.
EXTERIOR FURNISHINGS Tropic
April Fulwood
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Aire
For the homeowner’s deck, Tropic Aire Patio Gallery designer, April Fulwood, brought in Meadowcraft’s new wrought iron design, “Charleston,” and paired it with gorgeous Neille Olson Home & Garden stained glass mosaic tables. April says, “I selected this furniture in a dining group, rocking chair, side table and umbrella collection to create a quiet retreat where the Powers family could relax outdoors.” The Sunbrella performance fabrics used for the furniture cushions and umbrella covering will weather the bright sun along with the winds and rains that accompany Columbia’s seasons.
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BONUS ROOM Mary Beth Klinar
Cottage Antiques & Interiors
Designer Mary Beth Klinar says she wanted to create a multi-purpose space in the bonus room that offers a place to sit and watch television, a place to do homework and a home office area. She chose bright colors – lime greens with raspberry accents – to fashion a room fun for both children and adults. “Because I have an antique shop, I wanted to combine new, contemporary pieces like the club chairs with antiques like the white wicker table.” Mary Beth separated the room into three areas: the office/homework space, the sitting/ television area and an area for games by the window overlooking BEFORE the yard.
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DREAM CAR
McDaniels Acura
McDaniels Acura is celebrating its 20th year serving South Carolina with the unveiling of the most advanced Acura ever to rave Midlands reviews. The all-new Acura 2009 TL is a cutting-edge vehicle that offers a thrilling driving experience for the discerning luxury consumer. It introduces more power, distinctive design, the latest innovations, luxury amenities and performance technologies. Unlike the competition, the TL’s standard features do not cost the consumer additional dollars as would add-ons with other makes. Gus Hermanson, senior Acura sales specialist, states, “The features that make the car so popular with customers include value, outstanding drivability and ride comfort, new super-responsive electric steering, tire pressure monitoring, Bluetooth hands-free operation, more than 700 voice commands, extraclear and easy to read LCD navigation and five star safety all-around. Acura is currently offering great lease and finance specials.”
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ARTWORK
HoFP Gallery
HoF P Gallery found working on the Dream Home a great example of the way art can act as a bridge linking architectural BEFORE elements, home decor and personal style. The home’s complicated floor plan provides many opportunities for display, but the choice of artwork should never overpower the beauty of the home itself. This is truly a situation where less is more. At the entrance, the Art Nouveau influence of “The Queen of Spring” by Diane Mendoza lends a quiet formality while introducing a theme of nature. A prominent stained glass window of a stylized branch reigns over the stairway and is complemented by a cascade of “Rust, Yellow and Green Birch Leaves” by Kathleen Reilley. The home’s Arts and Crafts details inspired the inclusion of “Lift What You Can” by Columbia artist Jemes Davis, a handcarved table with enough presence to anchor, but not overwhelm, the lofty space.
Alice Perritt
The Dream Car: The All-New 2009 Acura TL
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COLUMBIA METROPOLITAN MAGAZINE’S
Dream Home
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Sponsor Profiles Brabham Fence 1601 Shop Road (803) 929-1218 www.brabhamfence.com
If it’s a pool you need to secure, pet or child you’re looking to contain, or just trying to keep people out, Brabham Fence Company may be the company you need to call. Located in Columbia, Brabham Fence is a full line fence contracting company that sells and installs residential and commercial fencing. We offer everything from ornamental with brick walls and columns to industrial chain link with automated gates. At Brabham Fence we work hard to understand what the customer’s needs and wants are and provide them with quality products and services that fit individual’s requirements. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you.
Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union 710 Pulaski Street and 4480 Rosewood Drive (803) 227-5555 or (800) 476-5861 www.carolina.org
Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union had modest beginnings with its opening in 1967, having only 49 members and deposits totaling $3,320.00. Since that time, services have expanded to include a wide variety of accounts and loan offerings while incorporating the latest advances in technology. In 1989 a new building was completed, a mark of our growth and stability with a second branch opening on Rosewood Drive in 2005. Membership is open to all staff, faculty, students and alumni of USC and Gamecock Club members, as well as staff, faculty and students of Midlands Tech, and has recently launched Membership Rewards, rewarding current members for referring new members. Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union is making a difference… one member at a time!
Carpet One Floor & Home
200 Candi Lane (803) 753-1322 www.carpetonefloornhome.com Carpet One is a member of the largest buying floor covering co-op in the world. This is why we guarantee the lowest price. If you find a lower price
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we will match the price and give you 10% of the difference off your purchase. Carpet One’s beautiful warranty states that if you are not satisfied with your carpet within 60 days we will replace it for free. A family owned business, Carpet One was the former Rhett Jackson Company that started in 1952. Wayne Kirby, owner, was in manufacturing and sales with Milliken & Co. for 14 years and a certified Hardwood Flooring Inspector for National Harwood Flooring Association.
Cottage Antiques & Interiors
100 Pontiac Business Center Drive (803) 865-4001 www.cottageantiquesinteriors.com
Mary Beth Klinar earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Converse College and has been practicing both residential and commercial interior design in Columbia for 15 years. Two years ago, Mary Beth opened her own design business and boutique, Cottage Antiques & Interiors, in Northeast Columbia. The boutique has an elegant yet warm and comfortable eclectic style, mixing both antique and new home furnishings. Their wares include furniture, artwork, accessories, lighting, rugs, seasonal décor, antique books, and vintage jewelry. Mary Beth feels strongly that your home should be unique and reflect your own personal style, and the boutique offers a variety of one-of-akind pieces to help you accomplish that. She loves helping clients design rooms incorporating their existing furnishings, such as family heirlooms, collections and favorite pieces. She also believes that your home doesn’t have to be expensively furnished in order to be well designed and beautiful. She is an avid bargain shopper for both the store and her own home, scouring the Southeast and hand-selecting unique high-quality pieces at reasonable prices. And then she passes the good price along to customers.
Creative Stone
(803) 252-7555 or (803) 556-6860
Creative Stone LLC is a reliable and experienced custom swimming pool company. Be it spas/hot tubs, waterfalls/fountains or swimming pool services, Creative Stone LLC will get the job done to your specifications. Creative Stone LLC has been in business for the last 35 years. It is a family-owned and operated business that takes care of its customers and takes pride in its work. They are licensed, insured and locally owned and do all in-house construction. You need not worry about them using subcontractors because they do the job themselves. Call them today!
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Evon Kirkland Interiors / Westend 830 Meeting Street, West Columbia (803) 794-5010 www.westendluxury.com
Designers Daly Gentry of Evon Kirkland Interiors (EKI) and Kara Wilkerson of Westend bring different skills to their design projects. Their diverse experience creates a balance of design philosophies and unique spatial perspectives, bringing creative solutions to each design project. Westend Design Center was opened in September of 2007 to complement the interior design services offered by award winning EKI. A large portion of the Design Center is devoted to Westend, a luxury home gallery. Westend is not the traditional concept of a furniture store. It offers a fresh perspective to design in Columbia. EKI/ Westend showcases exclusive lines that ensure each client’s project has its own fingerprint.
HoFP Gallery
2828 Devine Street (803) 799-7405 www.hofpgallery.com
HoFP Gallery is Columbia’s premier source for art, framing, lighting and display. Established in 1967 as House of Frames and Paintings, the gallery offers art by artists from around the world and around the corner. Surprise yourself with the variety. Delights for the eye await around every corner in the downstairs galleries which are spacious rooms hung in the salon style with something for every taste and budget. The second floor gallery is the site for regular oneman and small group shows. This space, complete with an outdoor terrace, also offers a spectacular setting for private parties, receptions and business functions. It’s a little slice of Soho on Devine. HoFP also offers professional lighting solutions including low-voltage systems and specialty lighting for art. It’s the finishing touch - lighting by design.
In Home Design 614 Hilton Street (803) 779-4494
Nan Sammataro and Cami Hutchinson joined creative forces in 2003 to establish In home Design, LLC. With a passion for creating inspiring spaces that enhance life and work, the company is a full service design firm offering stylish solutions for both residential and commercial space. In home Design offers a complete design library consisting of wallpaper, furniture, flooring, linens, lighting and accessories. Our primary focus is to carefully listen to the individual needs of every client, working with both architects and contractors to customize each project while savoring traditional design and embracing the new and the now.
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LGB Interiors
2200 Devine Street (803) 929-5322 www.lgbinteriors.com
Whether designing interiors for a waterfront residence, a desert retreat or an apartment in New York, Linda Burnside of LGB Interiors starts with the pieces her clients love best. She has a knack for elevating somewhat ordinary objects to fine art status, allowing them to inspire the design. Sculpture or paintings from her client’s travels are admittedly Linda’s preferred starting place, but she can express her creativity from practically anything. Whatever the parameters of the project, Linda takes her signature passionate approach, believing that people should not settle for liking their home - they should absolutely love it.
The Lite House, Inc. 3521 Bush River Road (803) 798-5400 8401 Two Notch Road (803) 788-3213 350 Columbia Avenue (803) 356-0991 www.thelitehouse.com
The Lite House has been lighting the Midlands of Columbia for 36 years. Started in 1973 by Jerry Mackey along with his wife Blanche, son “JJ” and daughter Jan, the first store opened in the St. Andrews/Irmo area on Bush River Road when the area was just starting to bloom. A second location was added on Two Notch Road in 1982 and in 2002 their third store was opened in Lexington on Hwy 378. The Lite House has been voted best lighting store every year in The State Newspaper Reader Polls and also holds the coveted Hall of Fame Award from Columbia Metropolitan magazine. Always on top of the latest technologies, The Lite House has a very useful website. Each location also features Energy Star Galleries that showcase the latest in energy saving lighting.
Lola / Kicks / Doodlebugs Hope Ferry Center, Lexington Lola (803) 996-5652 Kicks at Lola (803) 957-8892 Doodlebugs (803) 957-1413 Kicks at 2921 Devine St. (803) 254-3937
Finding adorable children’s clothing had become a hobby for sisters Cindy Nelson and Candy Sansbury. They felt other mothers in Lexington must feel the same and decided to open Doodlebugs in 1997. Soon the mothers started requesting great clothing for themselves. Finally, the sisters gave in and opened Lola in 2006. The store is filled with many of their favorite labels from denim to dresses! After the “shoe bug” bit Jackie Howie in college, shoes became an obessesion. Kicks
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Exceptional Shoes was started in 1998 on Devine Street and expanded in 2007 by adding a second location in Lexington.
McDaniels Acura/Porsche 6409 Two Notch Road (803) 786-6400 www.mcdanielsautogroup.com
McDaniels Acura Porsche is part of the SC based and locally owned McDaniels Automotive Group founded by Bill McDaniels in 1988. The dealership features the exciting new Acura and Porsche products as well as certified Acura and a wide variety of inspected pre-owned vehicles. The exciting Acura TL, TSX, RL and Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman are all new for 2009. The group has a wide variety of solid financing sources available. McDaniels also offers a state-of-the-art full-service and detail department for most imports. The group has recently added a special pre-auction Value Cars selection of excellent first-time, student and budget vehicles located just up the hill from Acura at 6237 Two Notch Road. Our statewide inventory of over 200 cars is available online at www.mcdanielsautogroup.com. McDaniels Automotive Group, people and cars that go above and beyond your expectations!
Micalline Products (803) 783-5110 www.micalline.com
Micalline Products, Inc., a family owned business in Columbia for 50 years, would like to invite you to visit our newly renovated showroom. It is truly a onestop shop for your Kitchen and Bathroom needs. You can also take a tour of our fabrication plant to see our state of the art machinery that distinguishes our quality craftsmanship from all other fabricators in SC. For your building or remodeling selection, we have onsite viewing of Granite, Quartz, Caesarstone, Silestone, Corian, Himacs, Polystone, Marlique Marble, Tile and plumbing fixtures. Our services include free estimates, remodeling services, and removal of existing countertops. We also have financing available. We look forward to seeing you! -Joey Ketcherside
O’Connor Design
1230 C Avenue West Columbia (803) 791-1232 www.oconnordesignfirm.com
Bonnie O’Connor of O’Connor Design, LLC attended Winthrop University and graduated from Fashion & Art School of Atlanta and London, England in 1973. She has been married to her best friend and business partner, Joe, for 20 years. Joe does space planning for golf clubs and men’s specialty stores. O’Connor says, “We feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve clients in all regions, from all walks of life. Most importantly, we thank our Lord for Metanoia, the Greek translation for complete transformation. We are truly grateful and appreciate each client. We consider it an
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honor and a blessing to participate in the Dream Home and thank the Columbia Metro for their support of the American Cancer Society.” -Bonnie and Joe O’Connor
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (803) 935-4611 www.outdoorlights.com
Enhance the beauty of your home and landscape investment. Increase the overall safety and security. Extend your outdoor living environment into the evening hours. All of these benefits are possible when you select Outdoor Lighting Perspectives for the design and installation of your landscape lighting system. Outdoor Lighting Perspectives will provide The Ultimate Lighting Experience™ and is equipped to help in all phases of your home improvement project. From design consultation, installation and maintenance, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives focuses on lighting. And as the nation’s largest provider of architectural and landscaping lighting, you’ll be assured that the job they do for you will be to your most exacting standards.
Paul D. Sloan Interiors 929 Gervais Street (803) 733-1704
Paul D. Sloan – Paul started Mais Oui in 1984, which became Paul D. Sloan Interiors in 2001. With a diverse retail establishment representing many styles of décor, Paul has had the opportunity to design in many regions of the country. “I try to implement the best function with each person’s particular environment and home. My goal is to always create a vision that can be expanded into the future with changes in style and color.” Jackie Adams – As an independent designer, Jackie bought items for her clients from Mais Oui. She went to work for Paul Sloan in 1988 when he expanded his business to include interior design. Her work is found in all areas of South Carolina and as far away as Florida. “I hope I don’t have an identifiable ‘look.’ It’s all about making the client comfortable with their style.” Justin Drafts – Justin came to work for Paul D. Sloan Interiors while attending the University of South Carolina. Upon graduating with a degree in Marketing and Retail Management, he began working full time as manager of Paul D. Sloan Interiors. Justin also collaborates with and assists Paul Sloan and Jackie Adams on design projects.
Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC 1061 Bickley Road Irmo 803-732-7284 www.siconsultants.com
Based in Columbia, S.C., Southeastern Insurance Consultants Group Benefits (SIC) is a full service employee benefits brokerage/consulting firm
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working with employers and their employees, as well as handling many personal insurance services such as estate planning, individual health and life insurance. Our benefits team is made up of professionals who have over 160 years of service in the financial strategies and employee benefits industry. Enjoying business relationships with hundreds of companies and firms in and around the Southeast and with thousands of individuals, Southeastern Insurance is grateful for our relationships. We hope we can develop or continue a strong business relationship with you.
Southern Custom Doors & Hardware 409 Larch Road, Lugoff (803) 438-8115 www.scdoors.com
At Southern Custom Doors & Hardware we have created some of the most stunning entryways and interior doors gracing homes in South Carolina and throughout the country. Our work has expanded to include gates, swinging and rollup wooden garage doors, church doors, historic reproductions and renovations. Our team of craftsmen takes pride in their trade and it is reflected in our products. Our new hardware showroom displays the finest lines in door and cabinet hardware, priced competitively. As the door experts, we assist customers in finding the right hardware at the right price to suit their needs. Come visit our hardware showroom and take a tour of our door shop.
Steven Ford Interiors 2200 Devine Street (803) 799-1177
Columbia native Steven Ford has been creating beautiful, inviting homes and offices for more than 20 years. With clients from the coast of South Carolina to New York and California, Steven has brought his personal style and expertise to create comfortable yet elegant environments. The result is a home that reflects the character of the client with the polish of a true design professional. Steven Ford Interiors has in recent years developed a commercial division. Sources are available to take on large projects such as hospitals, law firms and private practices. Whether you have a remodeling project, new construction or a simple “makeover,” please call to book a consultation.
Stock Building Supply Columbia Southeast (803) 776-2100 Lexington (803) 957-4311 Columbia Northeast (803) 788-8950
A bringing together of some of the best old businesses in America has created a new stronger corporation -- Stock Building Supply. This sharing of
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effort and ideas from thousands of the best associates our nation has to offer is evolving into a great new company dedicated to providing the best service to the home building industry. Stock’s massive buying power enables us to continue to obtain the most competitive pricing on materials in order to provide our goods and services at prices you need to run your business profitably. Our commitment to you remains stronger than ever -- quality materials, fair prices and superior service.
Tile Center, Inc. 2517 Two Notch Road (803) 254-9338 www.tilecenterinc.com
Welcome to a family owned company where meeting your needs demands our fullest attention. Tile Center has been a leader in midlands tile sales since 1960 because of our “customer first” philosophy. Today, Tile Center continues that tradition by providing superior value in products and excellence in customer service. Whether you are looking for a special design, that perfect glass mosaic or the exact color to fit the décor, Tile Center provides you with variety and quality like no other to make your project a complete success. Come visit the largest ceramic tile showroom in Columbia and experience the difference!
TropicAire
1404 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia (803) 796-3237 or (800) 264-1151 www.tropicaire.com
South Carolina’s largest casual furniture store came from a screened porch. It was 28 years ago when Duke and Judy Singleton sold their first piece of patio furniture. Duke had begun a screened porch enclosure business eight years earlier and they saw a need for a retailer of good patio, porch and pool furniture in the Midlands. From that humble beginning to being named as one of the Top 100 Casual Furniture Stores in America, TropicAire has come a long way. They’ve built a solid reputation across South Carolina for selling high quality outdoor furniture at a fair price. From wicker chairs to cast aluminum coffee tables, you’ll find the best the industry has to offer at TropicAire Patio Gallery. This spring and summer make plans to relax a little at home with some new outdoor furniture from TropicAire. And remember, the only thing more comfortable than our furniture is our price.
Verandah Interiors
(803) 586-9563 www.vcustomdesigns.com Interior designer, Joan Goodwin CID, AIIDA, brings a combination of bold, chic, urban pizzazz with an international flair. She develops eclectic design concepts that redefine conventional standards with innovation and sophistication. She is a member of the International Interior Design Association and a
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certified Interior Decorator with over 15 years of experience. She is founder and CEO of Verandah Interiors, LLC. Joan was a designer in the Parade of Homes 2000 and 2006, which were featured in Designer Dream Home Magazine and won Best Interior Design in the Parade of Homes 2008. She was also lead designer of City Dreams 2002 project, set designer for ETV Connections in 2003 and Tour of Homes designer in 2005. She is currently design editor for How We Live magazine. Verandah Interiors, LLC, is a full-service interior design firm offering decorating consultations, custom interiors, furnishings, fine art and accessories for commercial and residential properties, including new construction and churches. We also offer a broad spectrum of design services while portraying the personalities of our clients. Verandah Interiors provides the ultimate in interior design through quality products, exceptional value and award-winning personalized service.
Verve Interiors
1127 Gregg Street (803) 799-0045 www.verveinteriors.com
Located in downtown Columbia on the corner of Gregg and Gervais Street, Verve is the store with the “great window displays”. Verve is a home furnishings shop that has an ever-changing inventory of upholstery, art, lighting and accessories. People love shopping at Verve because of the wonderful selections and the great sense of style that owner Ford Bailey and her staff have of putting it all together. Ford has been featured in many national and local decorating magazines. Look for her in the upcoming Fall/Winter issue of Décor magazine.
Wilson Heating & Cooling 2830 Mineral Springs Road, Lexington (803) 996-3322
Wilson Heating and Cooling has been servicing Lexington and Richland Counties since 1978. Our specialties include servicing all brands of equipment, maintenance agreements, and installation of high efficiency heat pumps, A/C, and gas furnaces for homeowners and new construction. We can also perform a load calculation for your home to determine what size unit you need. We also install zone damper systems, programmable thermostats, and indoor air quality products from electronic filters to UV lights. So give us a call today, and let Wilson Heating and Cooling meet your HVAC needs.
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2009 Dream Home Sponsors Brabham Fence – Fence Carolina Collegiate Federal Credit Union – Financing Carpet One Floor & Home – Carpet Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® – Hosts for Show Creative Stone – Pool Renovation Dale Brogdon Lidikay – Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS® Volunteer Chair Lola/Kicks/Doodlebugs – Clothing, Shoes and Accessories for Closets McDaniels Acura – Dream Car Micalline Products, Inc. – Granite and Cultured Marble Outdoor Lighting Perspectives – Outdoor Lighting Robert Haas Construction – Builder/Renovations SCE&G – Natural Gas Southern Custom Doors & Hardware – Windows & Doors Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC – Grill Giveaway Stock Building Supply – Framing The Lite House, Inc. – Lighting Tile Center – Tile Time Warner Cable – Telecommunications Wilson Heating & Cooling – Heat and Air
2009 Dream Home Designers Cottage Antiques & Interiors – Bonus Room Evon Kirkland Interiors and Westend – Master Bedroom and Study HoFP Gallery – Artwork in Hallways In Home Design – Girl’s Room LGB Interiors – Family Room Mary & Martha’s – Kitchen O’Connor Design Firm – Guest Room Paul D. Sloan Interiors -- Dining Room Steven Ford Interiors – Sunroom Tropic Aire Patio & Wicker Gallery – Exterior Furnishings Verve – Living Room Verandah Custom Interiors, LLC – Boy’s Room Don’t miss the Cash and Carry Sale on April 20 from 9 until 11 a.m. Many items in the home will be marked down in order to be sold quickly.
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Columbia’s independent schools showcase their exceptional students By Deena C. Bouknight
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ccording to a Jan. 12, 2009 CBS News Report, an estimated six million students attend the nation’s 30,000 private schools. In our state alone, the South Carolina Independent School Association lists 100 schools, and at least a dozen of those are located in and around Columbia.
Timmerman School’s Max Ciarlone Liz Jordan, Timmerman’s principal, describes seventh grader Max Ciarlone as an all-round great kid. “He always has a smile on his face. He always is positive, and he always attacks everything with enthusiasm,” she says. Because of his upbeat attitude, the student council at Timmerman voted Max into a leadership position. “He’s Johnny on the spot, ready to do what needs to be done,” adds Liz. Max’s mother, Selina, says she has been impressed across the board with how Timmerman has nurtured her child. “There is so much quality consistency among teachers. They seem to bring out the best in the students. And they foster an environment for students to excel academically.” Both Max and his mother like Timmerman’s small class sizes and community atmosphere. “It’s a real close-knit environment,” says Selina. “Everyone at Timmerman, faculty and students, are very nice, and the school has a great team spirit,” says Max. “I like all the teachers, and the one who has inspired me most is Chris Braciszewski. He is very smart and also coaches sports.” Besides using his academic muscles to compete in the school’s quiz bowl and math bowl, where the school placed as first runnerup and state champions, Max plays basketball. In fact, he’s poised to be named Academic Sportsman of the Year for the second year in a row.
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homeroom teacher Nell Bramhall can attest, he is kind, energetic, inquisitive, reliable, responsible and extremely smart. She says, “He doesn’t let anything stand in the way of his being successful, and he has a wonderful attitude about school.” Andrew has attended St. Joseph’s since 4-year-old kindergarten. He has been involved in soccer, the art club, Junior Beta Club and the chess club, and he has been on the all As honor roll. He has achieved much despite the fact that he was born without external ears and has had to travel to California six times for corrective surgeries. Andrew hears by wearing a hearing aid inside a sweat band. “One of the reasons we chose St. Joseph’s school is because they have a sound field system in each classroom,” says Andrew’s mother, Tammy. “Plus, the school has been so good about helping him keep up with his studies. And the other children at St. Joseph’s are so wonderful. To them, he’s just Andrew. It’s a loving, nurturing environment for him.” Andrew’s physical differences have not slowed him down, according to his mother and teachers. With his hearing aid, he has almost perfect speech. He plays soccer and basketball and recently volunteered to become an altar server at Masses. “He’s very confident and resilient,” says Tammy. “And I have St. Joseph’s to thank for much of that.”
Sandhills School’s Emerson Houston
Although the Houston family lives a full 50 miles from Sandhills School, they have no trouble making certain their daughter Emerson attends, due to the hands-on education she is receiving there. While in a public school, Emerson made straight As, yet struggled with reading due to dyslexia dsygraphia. Reading and processing information was a challenge. For her fifth grade school year, which C O L U M B I A M E T R O P O L I T A N 65
began in September, parents Bill and Leanne Houston decided to enroll her in Sandhills School to see if the focused instruction for her type of learning challenge would make a difference. “In less than six months, she has dramatically changed. Sandhills has increased her confidence in herself and her reading ability,” explain her parents. “Emerson has eight students in her class and only two students in her reading class. She is learning specific techniques to help her read and type.” The Houstons also like the fact that Sandhills offers life skills and theater classes. And field trip opportunities have included meeting actor Henry Winkler (the “Fonz”), who also has dyslexia. “Instead of 23 kids in my class, I now have eight,” says Emerson. “I realize I learn differently than some kids, but that’s okay. I still make great grades, but I have more fun learning, and I love Sandhills because the teachers are so nice. My friends are terrific too!”
Richard Winn Academy’s Drew Maass Drew Maass is the ideal role model for other Richard Winn Academy students. Coach Jason Haltiwanger says he is not only impressed with the junior’s athletic abilities – he plays football, basketball and baseball – but also because he is committed to his involvement with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, as well as his academic responsibilities. “Drew is always one step ahead,” says Jason. “He’s very self-motivated. In fact, you don’t have to tell him to do anything. He’s already doing it on his own. Even when we get back from a late game on Tuesday night, he’s at the FCA meetings early on Wednesday mornings.” “Richard Winn Academy has been a strong influence in my life,” says Drew, who has been attending the school since 5-year-old kindergarten, “and so have the teachers and coaches, like Coach Haltiwanger. He’s a good teacher, coach and a strong Christian.” Drew is also treasurer of the student body and is running for one of the vice president positions at the South Carolina Independent School Association’s State Conference. A dedicated student, Drew is on the honor roll and is ranked second in his class. His mother, Vicki Maass, adds, “It’s been a positive experience from day one. He does a lot, but he juggles it all very well.”
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New Heights School’s Laura Louise Rice A highlight for Laura Louise Rice this year was being chosen for the school’s first team to compete in the South Carolina Independent School Association Spelling Bee. She was the third grade’s representative. “We were excited just to be sending a team,” says Linda Walsh, administrator of the school that was founded by New Heights Church. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to have one of our talented students make it to the Spelling Bee State Finals.” Laura Louise says she was nervous about the Spelling Bee. However, when she learned she had won it, her nervousness turned to excitement. “When they said my name ... I can’t explain it!” Laura Louise is a diligent, hard working class leader, according to her teacher, Buffy Whitaker, and Linda says she is “a spunky, well-spoken young lady and bright shining light.” “We learn about God along with lots of other new things,” says Laura Louise. “When I first came here, I was a little shy but thought I would have fun ... and I am!” Linda points out, “As a school, our mission is to encourage our students to reach new heights in Christ through quality academics, spiritual growth and nurturing each individual’s talents. Laura Louise is certainly a good example of a student reaching new heights. She works hard academically but is also very grounded and encouraging to her friends.” As an example of this, Linda says Laura Louise was the first to offer congratulations to her teammates who were eliminated at the competition. Laura Louise is practicing for the state finals spelling bee. She says she plans to represent her school with “e-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-c-e.”
Newberry Academy’s Adam Roberts With only 18 students in his graduating class, senior Adam Roberts of Newberry Academy says he cannot help feeling like they are part of his extended family. “Most of us have grown up together. I’ve been attending here since 3-year-old kindergarten. Everyone is close. We’re even close to our teachers. Some of them are like second moms.” Adam likens the experience of attending the 43-year-old Newberry Academy to being a big fish in a small pond. “You’re able to be involved in more because there are not just a few spots that everyone is competing for. You can excel academically and in sports.” Adam is on the varsity basketball team, president of the Junior Civitans, editor of the A P R I L 2009
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Heritage Christian Academy’s Wyatt McDonald The McDonalds say that they chose to send their son, Wyatt, to Heritage Christian Academy because of the high standards the school sets for its students both in academics and behavior. Heritage Christian Academy is an independent, multidenominational, biblically-based, college preparatory Christian school. Wyatt, a fifth grader, has been attending since kindergarten. He plays basketball for their Patriots team and is a student council representative. Wyatt says, “At Heritage, teachers are very encouraging and motivate me to do my best. I learn new and exciting things every day and have opportunities to show others what I have learned.” Wyatt’s parents, Shaylah and Barry, contend that the planning that has gone into making Heritage Christian a high-achieving school is unmatched. Shaylah adds, “Every aspect of the curriculum and individual assignments is well planned and based on proven methods of instruction. Wyatt is receiving an academic foundation that will allow him to succeed in future academic endeavors.” In addition, she points to the Christian emphasis. “Students are guided to be Christian citizens. They are taught to respect and encourage each other, which is an element missing in many schools today.” Besides the daily academic challenges and behavior expectations, Wyatt enjoys attending Heritage because, as he says, “My friends and I enjoy the fun we have at school.”
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School’s Will Hicks “The first day I walked into science class, my teacher, Mr. Ellington, put these clear solutions into the beaker, and they looked mirrored!” says eighth-grader Will Hicks. His enthusiasm is conveyed no matter what he is involved in at Heathwood Hall
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Episcopal School. “It’s our swim team coach’s first year, but I’m so impressed with her and how hard she’s gotten us to work. My English teacher, Mr. Tim Pollock, now he’s hilarious!” “ Wh a t m a k e s Wi l l a n outstanding student is his e n t h u s i a s m , ” s a y s Ro b e r t Ellington, intermediate/middle school teacher at Heathwood. Adds Gwen Bunch, a former swimming coach, “Will is a team player who has always cheered for and supported his teammates.” Will has been attending Heathwood Hall since the first grade. Besides being involved on the swim team and loving science, he is in the chess club and plays football. Will says Heathwood Hall exceeds his expectations where his classes and sports are concerned, but he says it is also a perfect place for making good friends. “Everyone has friends here because so many of us have grown up together,” he says. “I see mostly the same people every year. It’s great!” “He genuinely loves school – to a degree that is almost incomprehensible to us,” says his father, John. Will’s mother, Lisa, continues, “Academics are not the end-all at Heathwood. We also rest assured, as we send him off to school each day, that the values we teach at home will be reinforced at school. We have had the privilege of watching Will develop from a typical disorganized first-grader into a focused and compassionate young man while at Heathwood.” Recently, Will was asked to put his enthusiasm to good use. One of his coaches asked him to announce the starting lineup for the B-team basketball game – a task which he approached with great ardor. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEAUMONT PALMER
yearbook and a trumpet player in the marching band. His academic strength is in English, and he names his English teacher, Jane Mason, as his favorite. “She is beyond great! She’s incredible. She’s helped me get two of my poems published.” He plans to use his skills at writing and communication to pursue a political science degree at the University of South Carolina and to eventually become a lawyer. “Newberry Academy has been a second home to me. When I leave here, it will be like leaving family.”
Hammond School’s Sarah Prickett You might say attending Hammond School is a tradition of sorts for Sarah Prickett and her family. Not only was her great-grandmother a founding board member, but both her parents graduated from the school, and her three brothers attend as well. “My parents felt Hammond was the perfect place for me to receive an excellent education and to excel at my loves: singing, basketball and volleyball,” says the senior. “They were very involved when they went here as well.” Attending since the sixth grade, Sarah has tried her hand at many activities available at Hammond and, because of that, has enjoyed some great experiences. Hammond’s global curriculum, coupled with yearly curricular-based field studies, has afforded her opportunities to experience the world from many perspectives. As part of Hammond’s premier auditioned choral group, the Select Ensemble, she has toured Europe and sung at many celebrated venues including St. Peter’s Basilica. The school’s yearly country of
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study has allowed her to “travel” to far more countries without ever leaving home. Sarah says that the teachers have helped make her time at Hammond memorable. “The relationships I’ve made with them are special. I can see myself going back and having lunch with some of my teachers.” Likewise, Sarah has made an impression at Hammond. According to Upper School Head Chris Angel, “I am extremely impressed with Sarah’s ability to handle her numerous involvements while balancing a rigorous, collegepreparatory academic workload. She truly takes advantage of all that Hammond has to offer and excels as a leader in all facets of the school, from the classrooms to the athletic fields to the stage.”
Glenforest School’s Ben Horbert A student at Glenforest School since the third grade, Ben Horbert says he will be sad to leave in May when he graduates and pursues plans to become a paleontologist. According to his parents and teachers, he has thrived at the school for students with learning differences. Two summers ago, Ben was nominated by teachers to be a People to People Student Ambassador and, after an extensive interview process, was selected to accompany others on a trip to Australia. Before leaving, Ben had to learn as much as he could about his destination, but he also had to study up on American history and government so that he could represent the United States well. Last summer, Ben accompanied his church youth group on a mission trip to Mississippi to rebuild homes that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Ben’s mother, Joan, believes that Ben might not have had the confidence to do those trips or accomplish even half the achievements he has if it had not been for the dedicated teachers at Glenforest and the encouraging atmosphere of the school. When Ben entered the school in the third grade, he was shy and quiet. Later that year, he came out of his shell and confidently sang a solo in a school production, and since then he has been involved in sports and the history club. “Ben is an outstanding student who treats everyone with the utmost respect,” says his social studies teacher John Loveday. “Ben is courteous to both his peers and his teachers and is a real role model for younger students coming up after him,” adds Chad Wayne, the high school English teacher.
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Joan believes her son’s personality has bloomed at Glenforest. She also feels that the adversity he has had to experience – including a father, Leonard, who battles cancer – has made him compassionate and caring. “He was born prematurely and has had learning struggles, but that has only made him more empathetic. He’s in tune to others in need. Everything he’s done is much sweeter because of the hard work he’s put into it.”
Covenant Classical Christian School’s Rebekah Bowen In 1982, Covenant Presbyterian Church organized an elementary school to provide children of the church and the community at large an opportunity for a well-balanced learning environment. The purpose was to provide education where God is recognized as the center of each subject taught. This theory suits Rebekah Bowen just fine. “Everything about our studies and discussions is Christ-centered,” she says. “We are learning from a Christian worldview, and it absolutely has made a difference in my life. I don’t know what kind of person I would be today if I wasn’t at this school.” Rebekah has been attending Covenant Classical Christian School since pre-kindergarten. She is now a sophomore at the school. Rebekah attends chapel services every Wednesday, and she excels at literature, Latin and history. “Rebekah is the epitome of a classically trained student because she knows the facts and can logically, persuasively and eloquently present her opinion on any given subject,” says Joeli Monteith, her literature, Latin and history teacher. While enrolled in honors level classes, Rebekah consistently makes the Headmaster’s Roll (which requires a GPA of least a 4.5, with no class below a 4.0). Her extracurricular activities include student council and Child Evangelism Fellowship, and she’s captain of the varsity cheerleading squad. She enjoys the school spirit, saying, “During basketball season, there is so much excitement at the school,” and she also enjoys the many educational field trips that center on the history/literature theme for the year. This year the curriculum focuses on Christendom and the Middle Ages, thus much of the course work revolves around this time period – a classical education approach.
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Hearing impaired
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Newberry Academy
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Cardinal Newman
After attending Saint Joseph’s Catholic School from 4-year-old kindergarten through sixth grade, John Bolchoz entered Cardinal Newman School. In the six years he’s been there, the teachers at the school have seen just what a strong leader John has become. “He’s not the ‘Hey, look at me’ type, but he takes the bull by the horns and leads by example,” says Mike Darnell, the school’s athletic director. “He’s taken his God-given talents and worked hard. He’s ideal for a service academy.” In fact, John has been honored with a full four-year scholarship to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. “It’s quite a process to be accepted,” says Cardinal Newman’s principal, Jacqualine Kasprowski. “We’re very proud of him. He’s such a person of integrity … wellrespected among his peers as well as faculty and staff. He is a great leader, but not prideful.” John, who plays football, wrestles, is a member of the student council and the Spanish club and is the vice president of the National Honors Society, says he has grown closer to the teachers and students with each passing year. “It’s a great place to be, like a huge family.” Jacqualine says that she would like to see every student be as well rounded as John, physically, spiritually and academically.
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Cardinal Newman School’s John Bolchoz
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Apples to apples Glenforest School
“I love this school,” says Rebekah. “The class sizes are small, and many of these students are ones I’ve grown up with. We’ve known each other since pre-K or elementary school.”
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Being able to talk to all the teachers and receiving encouragement from them is why Chazz Sims, a senior, feels his time at Ben Lippen School has been so successful. A student at the school since sixth grade, Chazz says, “The teachers all show an interest in what we’re doing, and they help us achieve our goals.” One of his favorite teachers is Peggy Benefield, who teaches chemistry. “I really like that subject because of her. She’s made it easy to understand, and she shows how much she cares about her students.” Chazz also believes that he will graduate from Ben Lippen School with confidence in writing as well. “I feel like they focused a lot on our writing skills. I can write articulately and feel comfortable
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in that area. We do a lot of comprehension and critical thinking.” Ben Lippen School was founded in 1940 by the Columbia International University board of trustees. The evangelical Christian boarding school for boys was located at CIU’s Ben Lippen Conference Center on a mountain near Asheville, N.C. until a fire destroyed it in 1980. Ben Lippen eventually relocated to Columbia in 1988. Chazz says the Christian focus is important in everything that takes place at Ben Lippen. “It helps us handle anything,” he says. Besides being strong in math and science, Chazz excels at track and football and has performed in the marching band. Last year, he qualified for the state track meets in four events and placed in some of those events. He feels that with all he has learned at Ben Lippen, he will be able to pursue an education in computer engineering or computer science after he graduates in May.
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In their own words
Columbia’s independent schools introduce themselves Ben Lippen School Monticello Road Campus (Pre-K through 12th Grade) 7401 Monticello Road St. Andrews Road Campus (Pre-K through 5th Grade) 500 St. Andrews Road (803) 807-4110 www.benlippen.com Ben Lippen School is a nondenominational Christian school serving students in pre-K through 12th grades. Accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Ben Lippen has a 69-year tradition of graduating Christian scholars who are prepared for God’s calling on their lives in college and beyond. Ben Lippen School seeks to glorify God by assisting the family and church in equipping students spiritually, academically and socially under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Equipping Students Spiritually Ben Lippen equips students to develop a biblical worldview so they are prepared for the challenges of life. World events are discussed in light of God’s Word, and interacting and serving people in the community and around the world is a priority. Equipping Students Academically Ben Lippen offers a challenging, college preparatory curriculum. The faculty recognizes that each student is a unique person with an individual learning style. The school’s educational approach provides the necessary rigor while encouraging individual success. A Ben Lippen education provides a strong foundation for students to move on to college as evidenced by test scores, scholarships awarded and the caliber of institutions that Ben Lippen graduates attend. Equipping Students Socially Ben Lippen’s goal is for its students to be equipped to influence the culture rather than being influenced by it. A full complement of co-curricular activities provides numerous opportunities
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for students to develop leadership, character and to apply biblical truths to everyday activities.
Cardinal Newman School 4701 Forest Drive www.cnhs.org (803) 782-2814
Forming Lives of Excellence in the Catholic Tradition: Spiritual Excellence, Academic Excellence, Athletic Excellence. With a rich 150-year history, Cardinal Newman School continues to make sure every day is a day to witness amazing transformations as we help children grow into remarkable young adults, great intellectuals and conscientious citizens of the world. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to providing an exceptional academic and spiritually-based curriculum, enhanced by dynamic athletic and arts programs to students in grades seven to 12. Students will experience the benefits of a Cardinal Newman education long after they’ve exited our halls. Spiritual Excellence Cardinal Newman School allows students to openly express their spirituality through courses in theology and participation in the KAIROS and class retreats. By providing a full-time Campus Ministry program, the school provides multiple opportunities for students to grow in an atmosphere focused on Christian Gospel Values. Students learn that God is present in every aspect of life, both inside the classroom and out. In addition, community service and education that emphasizes strong social justice teaching, beliefs and actions are the core of the school’s Theology program. Academic Excellence Our students are excelling. In 2008, 100 percent of our graduates went on to post-secondary education; 82 percent of our graduates received merit-based college scholarships; one student was a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student and one student
scored a perfect score on the SAT. Cardinal Newman’s 2009 graduating class is accomplishing great things, with 33 percent of the class achieving SAT composite scores above 1250 and five percent achieving SAT composite scores above 1450. One student is a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and more than 50 percent of the class is graduating with at least six semester hours of college credit.
Athletic Excellence The school is committed to providing a well-rounded experience for its students by providing a wide range of extracurricular activities. Cardinal Newman student athletes have won both team and individual State Championships in softball, wrestling and swimming, and the competition cheerleading team won its fourth consecutive State Championship this year. In addition, many student athletes are All-Region and All-State players. This year, three players from the varsity girls basketball team were All-Region, and two of those students were freshmen. Several Cardinal Newman student athletes have gone on to play their sports on the collegiate level. Accreditations & Associations • National Catholic Educational Association • Palmetto Association of Independent Schools • South Carolina Independent Schools Association • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Hammond School 854 Galway Lane (803) 776-0295 www.hammondschool.org Growing up on the campus of Hammond School is an exciting and evolving production. The beginning of a lifetime of learning is cultivated as the school encourages students to search for the gifts and talents that are unique to him or her. As a result of the guidance and direction of committed and loving teachers, Hammond
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students are magically transformed into roles ranging from scholar to artist to athlete to actor. Hammond is a place that allows students to explore and to discover who they are and what they can become.
Honor The Honor System reinforces the school’s belief in its responsibility to the development of strong character in its students. An Honor Council is governed by elected upper school students and the Honor Code is an integral part of every facet of the school. In addition to the National Junior Honor Society and the Beta Club, Hammond is a member of the Cum Laude Society, a national secondary school honor society organized by members of Phi Beta Kappa. Statistically Speaking Hammond students rank among the top students in the nation. All Hammond graduates attend college. In 2008, 91 percent of graduates were awarded scholarships and 10 percent scored 1500 or better on SATs. Six members of the class of 2008 were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and 15 were named Palmetto Fellows. 77 percent of the class of 2008 qualified for college credit via the Advanced Placement Program. Members of the Class of 2008 are attending Clemson University/Honors, College of Charleston/Honors, Cornell University, Davidson College, Furman University, Southern Methodist University, University of Florida/Honors, University of Georgia/Honors, University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill, University of South Carolina/Honors, University of the South, Washington and Lee University, Washington University/St. Louis and Wofford College, among others. Curriculum Hammond’s child-centered curriculum is tailored to the individual. Early learners are encouraged to advance when they are ready rather than remaining within the limitations of grade-level expectations. The result of this customized teaching approach not
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only contributes to the high academic achievement of Hammond students but also to the development of students who view learning as an adventure. As students mature and are confronted by a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, they are prepared for the challenge.
Global Program The value of understanding one’s world is immeasurable. To that end, Hammond not only offers expansive community service opportunities in all grades but also engages students in multi-cultural study. The Global Studies Program includes the in-depth study of a specific country each year, international travel for faculty and upper school students, the admission of qualified international students and a conscientious effort to employ a diverse faculty from a variety of locations and backgrounds. Family In December, the whole Hammond family comes together for a celebration of faith and friendship. As the youngest and oldest students walk hand-in-hand to the stage to trim the Christmas tree, a palpable pride can be felt. The strength of Hammond School is its families. Many Hammond alumni are looking forward to becoming Hammond grandparents. Hammond School is a life-long experience connecting generation to generation. The school will change and evolve, but the constant of family will remain.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School 3000 South Beltline Boulevard (803) 231-7720 www.heathwood.org admissions@heathwood.org
Inspiring Generations One Life at a Time Heathwood Hall Episcopal School serves a unique role as the Midlands’ premiere college preparatory program dedicated to knowing every student and fostering his or her academic achievement as well as spiritual growth. No two children are alike. Each has distinct strengths, needs and passions. With these truths in mind, Heathwood Hall helps each student realize his or her potential.
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Educating the whole child Heathwood Hall has earned national recognition as a school that has pioneered educational initiatives. Heathwood Hall’s comprehensive program addresses the mind, body and spirit of each student, focusing on educating the whole child. Offering a nursery school through 12th grade curriculum that includes international experiences, outdoor and environmental education and advanced skills in science, languages and problem solving, Heathwood Hall is leading students beyond personal and geographic boundaries and preparing them for global citizenship. Community service and spiritual life, including daily prayer and weekly worship, challenge young people to act on their faith through service to neighbors and fellow students. The Heathwood Hall Honor Code provides the foundation for campus life for all students. Awards and honors No independent school in the area has had more students and teachers honored with regional, national and international distinctions. At Heathwood Hall, 100 percent college acceptance is a time-honored tradition. Since 2001, graduates have received more than $18 million in college scholarships. Heathwood Hall features the state’s most honored independent school faculty, including Fulbright Scholars, regional and national educational lecturers, consultants on national standardized tests and an unprecedented seven state Teachers of the Year during the past eight years. The Heathwood Hall community supports the faculty’s tradition of excellence by involving them in meaningful curriculum work and supporting ongoing initiatives that offer teachers the latest and best professional development opportunities available. PEAK: Pursuit of Environmental Adventure and Knowledge One of Heathwood Hall’s most unique programs, the PEAK Outdoor Center consistently offers high-quality environmental education, wilderness exploration and leadership development while emphasizing environmental stewardship.
The combination of abundant ecological habitats, adventure elements and technical equipment found on or near the Heathwood Hall campus creates an ideal outdoor learning environment. From outdoor education classes to experiences on the school’s Alpine Tower or Odyssey apparatus to canoeing and kayaking on its two-acre pond, Heathwood Hall is committed to promoting an understanding of – and appreciation for – the natural world.
and 2007 Midlands Regional Winners of the SC Middle School Mock Trial Competition. Specialty subjects include: art, music, physical education, computer, library, small group and personal guidance counseling, Spanish, Introduction to Latin, drama and band. Extra-curricular offerings include: choir, Art Club, soccer, basketball, baseball, Chess Club, Drama Club and karate.
Saint Joseph Catholic School
Sandhills School
3700 Devine Street (803) 254-6736 www.stjosdevine.org Saint Joseph Catholic School opened in 1954 to serve and educate students from its parish and local community. It offers a challenging curriculum of academic study and spiritual formation to students in 4year-old kindergarten through sixth grade. Central to the school’s program is a dedication to spiritual development and academic excellence based on Gospel values. Through opportunities to worship, learn and grow in character, Saint Joseph students are prepared to be lifelong learners who practice and live their values in the Catholic, Christian tradition. The school’s spiritual program includes twice-daily prayer, Mass on Fridays and Holy Days, special liturgical celebrations, such as the Ecumenical Prayer Service each January, and community service projects. The school also offers a technology program that includes a computer lab, weekly computer classes for grades 5K through six, and an amplification system, Internet access and SMART Board in each classroom. Regular testing to monitor progress begins in first grade. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS), a nationally-normed standardized achievement test, is administered in grades 2 through 6, and Saint Joseph students consistently perform above the diocesan norms. Saint Joseph students also perform exceptionally well at the regional Science Fair and in Junior Beta Club competitions such as Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl. Its students are the 2008 Beta Club Quiz Bowl Regional Champions
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1500 Hallbrook Drive (803) 695-1400 www.sandhillsschool.org
The Leader in Distinctive Research-Based Education Sandhills School is a not-for-profit, independent school for children with diagnosed learning differences, such as dyslexia and/or ADHD. Since 1975, Sandhills has been providing a superior learning environment for students with an average to above-average intelligence who learn differently. Sandhills develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character and a commitment to serve. Today, Sandhills serves students in the first through ninth grades. Additional grades will be added each year to create a fully accredited high school program for the graduating class of 2012. Sandhills is nationally recognized as one of 10 schools in the nation that is accredited by the Academy of OrtonGillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) for using the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching students with learning differences. The OrtonGillingham approach is a renowned, research-based program that has proven to be the best approach to teaching students with dyslexia and/or ADHD. Sandhills serves as an educational resource for the community on language-based learning differences and regularly hosts open houses and a speaker series. The school is situated on 22 acres of land on Hallbrook Drive. The pond, wilderness trails and outdoor classroom space are all used regularly as part of the curriculum. Sandhills School invites visitors to make an appointment to tour the school.
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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS WITH
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n Columbia since 1977, Round Robin has offered women’s apparel, footwear and accessories to boldly encourage a stylish presence for career, travel and casual, as well as prom, party and formal events. Every occasion is specially addressed in both classic and contemporary fashion, tastefully serious and fun, whether in the collections of new designers or representations of fashionable tradition — timeless often, witless never. The store features an easy shopping
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environment with separate areas for evening wear, casual coordinates, a shoe salon and spacious dressing rooms, open weekdays 10 to 6 and Saturdays 10 to 5. Located at the corner of Devine and Maple in Columbia, there are two convenient entrances at 2800 Devine Street and from the large parking area off Maple Street. For every season of style and leading the style of the season, Round Robin is always a season of extraordinary quality in women’s apparel.
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GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS WITH
Lake Carolina
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ake Carolina has been voted Columbia’s Community of the Year for eight years in a row. So what is it about Lake Carolina that has drawn more than 7,000 residents and counting? “It’s the lifestyle,” says David Tuttle, president of Lake Carolina Development. “Life is so fast-paced these days, Lake Carolina allows our homeowners to make the most of their leisure time. They can live, learn, work, shop, dine and play and be home within minutes.” Lake Carolina is currently home to a 200acre recreational lake, over 30 miles of walking and jogging paths, resort-style pools, tennis courts and a state-of-the-art YMCA. And there’s even more to come. “We’re good listeners.
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We interviewed our Lake Carolinians and got some great feedback,” says David. With their feedback in mind, the development team has plans to create even more amenities including a dog park, activity areas for volleyball, bocce ball and horseshoes, and a lakeside retreat complete with a lake lodge and beach area which will be the hub for water sports like canoeing, kayaking, sailing and fishing. There’s a fresh, full-time focus on Lake Carolina’s shops in the Town Center and on the Village Green; many improvements to the streetscape, curb appeal and signage are already making a tremendous difference. “We currently have 31 existing businesses here at Lake Carolina, and we’re very excited about
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the recent addition of Carolina Coffee and Tea, My Gym Children’s Fitness Center and Lake Carolina Flowers. Now that we are near full capacity, I expect to see some new commercial construction in the near future,” says Brian Boyer, vice president of commercial real estate. Lake Carolina has already experienced $10 million in sales for 2009, which is higher than last year’s first quarter. “My experience has taught me that people tend to flock to the safest brands during challenging financial times,” says Dan Kingsbury, president of Lake Carolina Properties. “That’s what we’re seeing here. Lake Carolina is definitely one of the premier communities in Columbia, and people are remembering that.”
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hen searching for her first home, Jill Moylan realized she had very exact, though often intangible, qualities that she hoped to find in a home. “I am certain that my Realtor, who fortunately is still a good friend, was ready to fire me,” she says. “Even after we found the perfect house and settled in, I often showed up at his open houses, which prompted him to suggest that perhaps I should consider real estate as a career.” At the time, Jill, who earned her masters in English, was working for USC’s Office of Institutional Planning and was expecting her first child. In fact, she worked while in the early stages of labor until 7 p.m. the evening before her son arrived doing “just one more thing” to help her boss. It seemed a natural time to transition. Knowing she would find it difficult to accept without questioning
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the policies and procedures of a large real estate company, she established her own company, Home Advantage Realty, nearly 18 years ago. “The best part of my job is really getting in the heads of buyers to know what they truly want, sometimes even before they figure it out,” Jill says. “Helping people find what is as close to perfect a home for them as possible is very rewarding. I also enjoy my work in marketing homes for sale, particularly in the age of Internet. With nearly 90% of home buyers heading to the internet to begin their home search, successsful marketing of homes requires a strong internet presence. Details really matter, and I try my best to present every home in the most effective and appealing way possible.” “At Home Advantage, we strive to make
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our clients’ satisfaction our first priority, and everything else flows from that philosophy,” she says. “We do think our dedication to personalized, professional service has allowed us to succeed in a competitive business. Clients often remark that their experience with us substantially exceeds their expectations.” Jill Moylan and the agents of Home Advantage Realty invite you to visit www.HomeAdvantageRealty.com often as they look forward to many continued years of serving the Columbia area as well as their new market of Edisto Beach, S.C.
Home Advantage Realty welcomes inquiries from both experienced agents and motivated new agents interested in working with them. Exceptional attention to detail and superior customer service are a must.
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GOOD EATS
Restaurant Guide DOWNTOWN & THE VISTA AMERICAN Bernie’s $ B,L,D 1311 Bluff Rd., 256-2888 Biscuit House $ B 1019 Bluff Rd., 256-0958 Blue Tapas Bar & Cocktail Lounge $ 721 A Lady St., 251-4447 Voted Best Cocktail Finlay’s Restaurant $$ B,L,D 1200 Hampton St. (in the Columbia Marriott), 771-7000 Flying Saucer $ L,D 931 Senate St., 933-999 Gervais & Vine $$ D Voted Best Appetizer Voted Best Wine Menu 620-A Gervais St., 799-VINE Hunter-Gatherer Brewery $$ D 900 Main St., 748-0540 Liberty Taproom & Grill $$ L,D 828 Gervais St., 461-4677 Mac’s on Main $ L,D 1710 Main St., 929-0037 Ruth’s Chris Steak House $$$ L,D Voted Best Steak 924-A Senate St. (at the Hilton), 212-6666 The Souper Spoon $ L 1212 Hampton St., 256-0902 ASIAN M. Café $$ L,D 1417 Sumter St., 779-5789 Miyo’s Fine Shanghai & Szechuan Cuisine $$ L,D Voted Best Chinese Restaurant 922 S. Main St., 779-MIYO COFFEE/DESSERT Immaculate Consumption $ B,L 933 Main St., 799-9053 Nonnah’s $ L,D Voted Best Dessert 930 Gervais St., 779-9599 DELI Cool Beans! Coffee Co. $ B,L,D 1217 College St., 779-4277 No Name Deli $ L 2042 Marion St., 242-0480 FINE DINING Columbo’s $$ B,L,D, SBR 2100 Bush River Rd. (in the Radisson), 744-2200 Hampton Street Vineyard $$$ L,D 1201 Hampton St., 252-0850 Hennessy’s $$ L,D 1649 Main St., 799-8280
Motor Supply Co. Bistro $$ L,D 920 Gervais St., 256-6687 P.O.S.H. $$ B,L,D 1400 Main St. (at the Sheraton), 988-1400 Ristorante Divino $$$ D Voted Best Fine Dining Restaurant 803 Gervais St., 799-4550 ITALIAN Mellow Mushroom $ L,D 1009 Gervais St., 933-9201 Villa Tronco $$ L,D 1213 Blanding St., 256-7677 NATURAL/HEALTH Garden Bistro $ B,L 923 Gervais St., 933-9085 Nice-N-Natural $ L 1217 College St., 799-3471 SEAFOOD Blue Marlin $-$$ L,D Voted Best Seafood Restuarant 1200 Lincoln St., 799-3838 The Oyster Bar $-$$ D 1123 Park St., 799-4484 SOUTHERN 300 Senate at the Canal $-$$ L 300 Senate St., 748-8909 Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits 818 Elmwood Ave., 779-6407
SUSHI Saky $-$$ D 4963 Jackson Blvd., 787-5307
Andy’s Deli $ L,D 2005 Greene St., 799-2639
Sushi Yoshi $ D 2019 Devine St., 931-0555
DiPrato’s $ L,D, SBR Voted Best Sunday Brunch 342 Pickens St., 779-0606 The Gourmet Shop $ B,L 724 Saluda Ave., 799-3705 Groucho’s Deli $ L,D Voted Best Sandwich 611 Harden St., 799-5708 FINE DINING Dianne’s on Devine $$$ D Voted Best Wait Staff 2400 Devine St., 254-3535 GERMAN Julia’s German Stammtisch $$ L,D 4341 Ft. Jackson Blvd., 738-0630 GREEK Devine Foods $ L,D 2702 Devine St., 252-0356 INDIAN India Pavilion $ L,D 2011 Devine St., 252-4355
ITALIAN Garibaldi’s $$$ D Voted Best Restaurant in Columbia 2013 Greene St., 771-8888
Wild Wing Cafe $ L,D 729 Lady St., 252-9464
FIVE POINTS & DEVINE STREET AMERICAN Goatfeather’s $-$$ D, SBR 2017 Devine St., 256-3325 Harper’s Restaurant $-$$ L,D 700 Harden St., 252-2222 Mr. Friendly’s $$-$$$ L,D 2001-A Greene St., 254-7828 Salty Nut $ L,D 2000-A Greene St., 256-4611
SOUTHERN Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits 7938 Garners Ferry Rd., 647-0095
DELI Adriana’s $ B,L,D 721 Saluda Ave., 799-7595
SUSHI Camon Japanese Restaurant $$$ D 1332 Assembly St., 254-5400
Yesterday’s $$ L,D 2030 Devine St., 799-0196
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Egg Roll Chen $ L,D 715 Crowson Rd., 787-6820
IRISH Delaney’s $ L,D 741 Saluda Ave., 779-2345
WINGS Carolina Wings $ L,D 600 Gervais St., 256-8844
B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner SBR - Sunday Brunch
Columbia Metropolitan’s 2009 Best of Columbia contest winners are in red.
ASIAN Baan Sawan $$$ D 2135 Devine St., 252-8992
STEAK Longhorn Steakhouse $-$$ L,D 902-A Gervais St., 254-5100
SakiTumi $$ L,D 807 Gervais St., 931-0700
KEY $ - $10 or less $$ - $11 to $20 $$$ - $21 and up
MEXICAN El Burrito $ L,D 934 Harden St., 765-2188
NORTHEAST AMERICAN 5 Guys Famous Burgers & Fries $ L,D Voted Best French Fries 460-2 Town Center Place, 788-6200 Brixx Wood-Fired Pizza $ L,D 461-11 Town Center Place 708-4874 Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar $$$ D Voted Best Restaurant in Northeast 841-4 Sparkleberry Ln., 788-6966 Village Bistro $$ L,D,SBR 498-1 Town Center Place, 227-2710 DELI Groucho’s Deli $ L,D Voted Best Sandwich • 111 Sparkleberry Ln., 419-6767 • 730 University Village Dr., 754-4509 Tiffany’s Bakery & Eatery $ B,L Voted Best Bakery 8502 E Two Notch Rd., 736-CAKE Which Wich $ L,D 494-1 Town Center Place, 227-2782 FINE DINING Arizona’s $$$ L,D 150 Forum Dr., 865-1001 GREEK Zorba’s $ L,D Voted Best Greek Restaurant 2628 Decker Blvd., 736-5200
Eric’s San Jose $ L,D Voted Best Mexican Restaurant 6118 Garners Ferry Rd., 783-6650
ITALIAN Travinia Italian Kitchen $$ L,D 101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd., 419-9313
Qdoba Mexican Grill $ L,D 6070-A Garners Ferry Rd., 783-8766
MEXICAN Hola Mexico $ L,D 10014 C Two Notch Rd., 865-7758
NATURAL/HEALTH Mediterranean Tea Room $ L,D 2601 Devine St., 799-3118 PIZZA LaBrasca $ L,D 4365 Jackson Blvd., 782-1098 Village Idiot $ L,D 2009 Devine St., 252-8646 Za’s Brick Oven Pizza $ L,D Voted Best Pizza 2930 Devine St., 771-7334
Qdoba Mexican Grill $ L, D 10136 Two Notch Rd., 788-9842 San Jose $ L,D • 801 Sparkleberry Ln., 419-8861 • 420 McNulty St. #C, 735-9787 • 808 Highway 1S, 438-2133 SEAFOOD Bar Louie $$-$$$ L,D 461-4 Town Center Place, 865-2282
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SOUTHERN Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits • 7620 Two Notch Rd., 788-3088 • 10170 Two Notch Rd., 419-5662 Mint Julep $-$$ D 120 Sparkleberry Crossing Dr., 419-7200 STEAK Longhorn Steakhouse $-$$ L,D 2760 Decker Blvd., 736-7464 Steak Carolina $-$$ L (Sat only), D 5 Lake Carolina Way, Ste 170, 661-6424 WINGS Carolina Wings $ L,D 2000-18 Clemson Rd., 419-0022 D’s Restaurant $ L,D Voted Best Wings 111 Sparkleberry Crossing, 462-1895 Wild Wing Cafe $ L,D 480-2 Town Center Place, 865-3365
IRMO AMERICAN Sticky Fingers $-$$ L,D 380 Columbiana Dr., 781-7427 ASIAN Miyo’s at Columbiana Place $$ L,D Voted Best Chinese Restaurant 1220 E-2 Bower Pkwy., 781-7788 Miyabi Kyoto $$ L (Sun only),D Columbiana Centre, Harbison Blvd., 407-0574 Thai Lotus Restaurant $ L,D Voted Best Thai Restaurant 612 St. Andrews Rd., 561-0006 DELI Groucho’s Deli $ L,D Voted Best Sandwich • 800 Lake Murray Blvd., 749-4515 • 2009 Broad River Rd., 750-3188 Schlotzsky’s Deli $ L,D 529 Bush River Rd., 798-1775 FONDUE The Melting Pot $$$ D Voted Best Romantic Dinner 1410 Colonial Life Blvd., 731-8500 GREEK Zorba’s $ L, D Voted Best Greek Restaurant 6169 St. Andrews Rd, 772-4617 INDIAN Delhi Palace $ L,D 1029 Briargate Cir., 750-0866 MEDITERRANEAN Al-Amir $$ L,D Voted Best Restaurant in Irmo 7001 St. Andrews Rd., 732-0522 MEXICAN El Chico Restaurant $$$ L,D 1728 Bush River Rd., 772-0770
SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill $$-$$$ D 1260 Bower Pkwy., 407-1599 Catch 22 $$ L,D 1085 D Lake Murray Blvd., 781-9916 SOUTHERN Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits • 7569 St. Andrews Road, 732-1225 • 1824 Broad River Rd., 798-6427 STEAK Longhorn Steakhouse $-$$ L,D 171 Harbison Blvd., 732-2482 SUSHI Inakaya $-$$ L,D Voted Best Sushi Restaurant 655-C St. Andrews Rd., 731-2538 WINGS Carolina Wings $ L,D 7587 St. Andrews Rd., 781-0084 D’s Restaurant $ L,D Voted Best Wings 285 Columbiana Dr., 227-0238 Wild Wing Cafe $ L,D 1150 Bower Parkway, 749-9464 Wings & Ale $ L,D 125-C Outlet Pointe Blvd., 750-1700
LEXINGTON BARBECUE Hudson’s Smokehouse $ L,D Voted Best Barbecue Voted Best Ribs 4952 Sunset Blvd., 356-1070 COFFEE/DESSERT Carvel Ice Cream & Cinnabon $ 5166-A Sunset Blvd. DELI Cafe 403 $ L 403 N. Lake Dr., 808-2992 Groucho’s Deli $ L,D Voted Best Sandwich 117 1/2 East Main St., 356-8800 Schlotzsky’s Deli $ L,D 5166 A Sunset Blvd. FINE DINING Lexington Arms $$ D 314A West Main St., 359-2700 ITALIAN Travinia Italian Kitchen $$ L,D Voted Best Restaurant in Lexington 5074 Sunset Blvd., 957-2422 MEXICAN Eric’s San Jose $ L,D Voted Best Mexican Restaurant 604 Columbia Ave. 957-9443
Little Mexico $ L,D 6164 St. Andrews Rd., 798-6045
Salsaritas $ L,D 5135 Sunset Blvd. Suite H, 957-7485
San Jose $ L,D • 1000 Marina Rd., 749-9484 • 498 Piney Grove Rd., 750-3611
San Jose $ L,D 4510 Augusta Rd., 957-5171
NATURAL/HEALTH Sun Ming Chinese Restaurant $ L,D 7509 St. Andrews Rd., 732-4488
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PIZZA Custom Pizza Company $$ L,D 6801-3 St. Andrews Rd., 781-6004
SOUTHERN Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits 621 West Main St., 951-3555
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WINGS Buffalo’s Café $ L,D 5464 Sunset Blvd., 808-6001 Carolina Wings $ L,D 105 North Pointe Dr., 356-6244
CAYCE & WEST COLUMBIA AMERICAN New Orleans Riverfront $$ L,D Voted Best Outdoor Dining 121 Alexander Rd., 794-5112 BARBECUE Maurice’s $ L, D 1600 Charleston Hwy, 796-0220 COFFEE/DESSERT Café Strudel $ B,L 118 State St., 794-6634 DELI House Coffee $ B,L,D 116 State St., 791-5663 FINE DINING Al’s Upstairs $$$ D Voted Best Italian Restaurant 300 Meeting St., 794-7404 Terra $$ D 100 State St., 791-3443 GREEK Grecian Gardens $$ L,D 2312 Sunset Blvd., 794-7552 Nick’s $$ L,D 1082 Sunset Blvd., 794-9240 SOUTHERN Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck
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Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits • 2240 Airport Blvd., 796-7820 • 501 Knox Abbott Dr., 791-0314 • 2234 Sunset Blvd., 794-0923 WINGS Carolina Wings $ L,D 2347-C Augusta Rd., 791-0260 D’s Wings $ L,D 920 Axtell Dr., 791-4486
Pasta Fresca $$ D 3405 Forest Dr., 787-1838 MEXICAN Casa Linda $ L,D 2009 Beltline Blvd., 738-0420 San Jose $ L,D 4722 Forest Dr., 462-7184
DELI The Deli at Rosewood Market $-$$ L,D,SBR 2803 Rosewood Dr., 256-6410 ITALIAN Moe’s Grapevine $$ L, D 4478 Rosewood Dr., 776-8463 PIZZA Dano’s $ L,D 2800 Rosewood Dr., 254-3266
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NATURAL/HEALTH Zoe’s $ L,D Voted Best New Restaurant 4855 Forest Dr., 782-1212
AMERICAN Tombo Grille $$ D 4517 Forest Dr., 782-9665
PIZZA Paulie’s Pizzeria $ L, D 4515 Forest Dr, 787-5005
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ASIAN Miyo’s on Forest $$ L,D Voted Best Chinese Restaurant 3250 Forest Dr., Suite B, 743-9996
SEAFOOD Bonefish Grill $$-$$$ D 4708 Forest Dr., 787-6200
FINE DINING Boykins at the Mill Pond $$$ D 84 Boykin Mill Rd., (803) 425-8825
Sakura $-$$ L,D 20 Forest Lake Shopping Center, 738-9330 Sato $$ D 1999 Beltline Blvd., 782-1064 DELI Groucho’s Deli $ L,D Voted Best Sandwich 4717 Forest Dr., 790-0801 McAlister’s Deli $ L,D 4710-A Forest Dr., 790-5995 ITALIAN Italian Pie $$ L,D 3246 Forest Dr., 454-1743
SOUTHERN Lizard’s Thicket $ B,L,D Voted Best Bang for the Buck Voted Best Family Restaurant Voted Best Grits • 402 Beltline Blvd., 738-0006 • 3147 Forest Dr., 787-8781 WINGS D’s Restaurant $ L,D Voted Best Wings 2005 Beltline Blvd., 787-2595
ROSEWOOD AMERICAN Rockaway Athletic Club $ L, D Voted Best Hamburger 2719 Rosewood Dr., 256-1075
Pizza Man $ L,D 341 S Woodrow St., 252-6931
Lilfreds of Rembert $$$ D 8425 Camden Hwy., (803) 432-7063
CHAPIN FINE DINING Mark’s $$-$$$ L,D,SBR 2371 Dutch Fork Rd., 781-2807 SEAFOOD Rusty Anchor $$-$$$ D Voted Best Lakeside Restaurant 1925 Johnson Marina Rd., 749-1555 Visit www.columbiametro.com for an extended listing.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Mint Julep By Susan Fuller Slack, CCP / Photography by Jeff Amberg
Mint Julep
is a stylish new restaurant in Northeast Columbia that offers a contemporary approach to Southern cuisine and serves it up with a generous helping of the South’s legendary hospitality. Guests feel right at home
you prefer to eat light, order one of the tasty small plate items, each priced at $5.99. Or combine several for a singular dining experience. With two dozen options to choose from, there’s a lot of leeway in the mix-and-match department – perfect for sharing. Called
Paddle fans create refreshing breezes for seasonal patio dining. Inside the waiting area, a soothing water feature, green-paneled glass and potted fresh mint add a garden ambience and form a buffer between the front door and the bar area. A
Delicious Southern food and charm in the northeast at this cheerful neighborhood gathering place, which is located at Sparkleberry Crossing on Clemson Road in the space that formerly was Za’s Brick Oven Pizza. The restaurant name was inspired by that endearing symbol of the Kentucky Derby – the mint julep – a concoction of bourbon, fresh mint and sugar poured over crushed ice in the quintessential silver cup. The spirited drink evokes an era of cordiality when guests were graciously offered the best that was available. Drinking mint juleps was considered part of the ritual for immersion into the Southern culture. The attractive dining spot features classy cocktails and comfort foods that are made with the finest ingredients and presented in the Mediterranean style of lighter dining with smaller plates. Restaurants with these concepts have been recently indicated by analysts as having staying power. Roger Tandon, president of Palmetto Investment Group, Inc. and whose wife, Sylvia, is the legal owner of Mint Julep, explains, “The hand-crafted cuisine at Mint Julep is comfort food for the soul. The quality, seasonal ingredients we use also promote health and well-being for the mind and spirit.” Roger, whose properties include the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Clemson Road, says that guests who stay at these hotels will receive a complimentary limo ride to and from the restaurant. Mint Julep offers a variety of menu options at reasonable price points. If
“Food for the Soul,” options include Bourbon Flank Steak, Vidalia Onion Tart, Crab Macaroni & Cheese Rounds, Pecan Crusted Fish Planks and Crab Cake Napoleon, to name a few. You also will find larger meals on the menu for around $20, featuring entrees like filet mignon, rib eye and brick-oven chicken. Roger is ever mindful of the challenging economics we all face today and says, “The idea is to put guests in control of the foods they eat, how they combine them and what they pay.” The kitchen has an authentic brick oven, so freshly made pizza is on the menu. Choose from a list of tempting pizzas loaded with a variety of topping combinations, or select your favorite toppings and build a custom pizza. General manager Dan Williams says the menus reflect the four seasons and feature locally grown and produced foods when possible. Some foods may be paired with exciting global touches, inspiring culinary creativity. The dessert list at Mint Julep is Southern to the core, with temptations like fresh peach cobbler and Bourbon Chocolate Fudge Cake with Spearmint Cream. Dan says the desserts will indulge the most discriminating sweet tooth and create the perfect ending to an exceptional meal. Guy Sullivan of the popular Columbia design firm Avanti created Mint Julep’s attractive décor. Cool sophisticated splashes of green are everywhere from the front door’s mint leaf logo to the overhead LED lights that give the patio a green aura.
comfy upholstered bench is perfect for sharing a glass of wine. The food at Mint Julep may have a Southern soul, but the handsome granite-top bar is the heart of the restaurant. It seats 38 and is softly illuminated with magical green LED lights. Silver knobs along the bar are designed to hold ladies’ purses. Alcohol bottles placed on light boxes behind the bar are instantly transformed into art. Bar offerings include a global selection of beers, spirits for cocktails and signature martinis, vibrant young wines and complex older siblings and affordable $5 glasses of house wine. Don’t forget to try the legendary mint julep. The lounge area transitions smoothly into a sophisticated dining room designed for relaxation. Lively pop art decorates the walls. The room features a plush seating section with upholstered chairs in shades of raspberry and lime. The chairs and small tables are strategically placed on a colorful, contemporary concrete rug scored in a geometric design. A second dining room offers more privacy for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. Even with a recession, dining out plays a significant role in how we live our lives today. Mint Julep offers restaurant-goers an enticing range of fun, economical options for customizing menu choices, staying within the budget and providing smaller portions as a way of creating more variety in the dining experience.
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PICTURE THIS S.C. Philharmonic Symphony League First Chair Party: Hold All the Cards
Jervase Williamson, Jennifer Savitz, Iris Taylor, Meredith McKee
Lib Rhodes, Calvert Klopp, Barbara Krouse
S.C. Philharmonic Symphony League First Chair Party: Bridge at Woodcreek Farms
Vickie Brogdon, Ann Buys, Sue Holmes
Missy Day, Mary Gussie Jessel
Nancy Walker, Martha Williams
Barbara Jay Cornelia, Diane Finan
Barbara Farrar, Martha Hudgens
Carol Jones, Margaret Agostini
Martha Williams, Terry McClam
Abby Carnes, Marilyn Edwards
Lynn Hodge, Emmala Barnett
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Iris Taylor
Elly Winter
Linda Murphey A P R I L 2009
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Sally Evans and Curtis Boone
GENE HO PHOTOGRAPHY
Chad Stalvey and Layne Sanders
Elizabeth Mullins and Charles Bessels
TAY L O R S T E W A R T
Eric Ashton and Kathryn Cavanaugh
W W W . J O H N W R I G H T E N B E R R Y P H O T O G R A P H Y. C O M
Amy Stansill and Drew Weber
W W W. M I C H A E L K O S K A . C O M
W W W . J O H N W R I G H T E N B E R R Y P H O T O G R A P H Y. C O M
JUST MARRIED
Gregory Vance Pressley and Kara Bassily
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OUT & ABOUT
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American Heart Association, 806-3092 April 8 National Start! Walking Day April 25 Midlands Heart Ball, 7pm Chapin Woman’s Club, 932-7778 April 18 Flamingo Fling, 6:30pm Colonial Life Arena, 576-9200 April 30 through May 3 Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy, 7pm Columbia Metropolitan Magazine, 787-6501 April 3 to 19 The 2009 Dream Home Columbia Museum of Art, 799-2810 April 18 Soirée du Soleil Gala Celebrating Turner to Cézanne, 7pm April 23 Columbia Design League: Runaway Runway: A Recycled Fashion Show, 7:30pm April 30 Charles Wadsworth & Friends Concert Series, 7pm
Columbia Speedway, (843) 997-6645 April 25 1st Annual Spring Festival Congaree Vista Guild, 227-0914 April 23 to 25 Artista Vista Epworth Children’s Home, 256-7394 April 18 Cook-Out for Kids, 11am-4pm Garden Club Council of Greater Columbia, 407-1493 April 18 The 13th Annual Green Thumb Festival, 9am to 1pm Koger Center, 777-7500 April 3 to 4 Columbia City Ballet presents The Hootie & the Blowfish Ballet: The Ballet About the Band April 7 to 8 Broadway in Columbia presents Rat Pack, 7:30pm April 11 Indian Cultural Exchange presents Aag Ki Ratt, 6:30pm April 14 USC Symphony Orchestra with Vadin Gluzman, violin; Carol Sparrow, mezzo-soprano; and Randolph Locke, tenor, 7:30pm April 18 The ETV Endowment presents Michael Feldman, 10am
April 23 to 24 USC Dance Conservatory, 7:30pm April 28 to 29 Broadway in Columbia presents Movin’ Out, 7:30pm April 30 Palmetto Mastersingers, 7:30pm Lake Murray Sisters in Service, 345-5001 April 28 5th Annual Sassy Settings and Such, 6:30pm March of Dimes, 252-5200 April 25 March for Babies, SC State Fairgrounds, 8am Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 April 1 Russian Ballet Festival (Day 2), 8pm April 2 National Acrobats of China, 8pm April 3 Xiayin Wang Piano Recital 8pm April 4 Brenda Lee, 3 & 8pm April 14 Cherryholmes, 8pm April 16 A Carolina Jubilee, 8pm April 17 Henry the V, 8pm April 19 The Charleston Symphony, 3pm April 23 American Ballroom, 3 & 8pm April 24 The Clovers, 8pm April 26 Ronan Tynan, 8pm April 27 to 28 Bye, Bye, Birdie, 3 & 8pm
Nickelodeon Theatre, 254-3433 April 1 through 7 Wendy and Lucy April 15 through 19 3rd Annual Indie Grits Film Festival April 20 ‘Bama Girl with Rachel Goslins Producer/Director, 6pm Project Pet, 407-0991 April 18 Bark to the Park Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 779-8717 April 6 to 8 ZOOm! into Spring Camp, 9-3pm April 12 Easter Sunday Brunch, 10:30 & 1pm April 24 Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden April 25 Party for the Planet, 10-3pm April 25 Plant Sale, 9-noon SC Coalition for Small Business & Entrepreneurship, 604-9141 April 29 The 2009 Salute to Small Business SC Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum, 737-8095 through April 5 Money, Material & Labor: Women’s Civil War Fundraising through Dec. 6 Forgotten Stories: South Carolina Fights the Great War SC Philharmonic Symphony League, 771-7937 April 17 An Evening in Old Havana, 6pm SC State Museum, 898-4921 April 4 Tartan Fest, 10-5pm April 6 to 10 Spring Break Camp April 25 Congaree Art Festival, 10-5pm Sandhills School, 695-1400 April 24 5th Annual “Celebrate the Faces of Sandhills” Art Gala Theatre USC, 777-2551 April 17 to 26 Mother Courage and Her Children The Township, 255-2542 April 2 Outback Concerts presents Rodney Carrington, 7pm Trustus, 254-9732 through April 11 Doubt: A Parable Woodley’s Garden Center, 788-1487 or 407-0601 April 11 Easter Egg Hunt April 18 The Best Tomatoes April 22 Earth Day Celebration Workshop Theatre, 799-6551 through April 4 Caroline, or Change
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