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It’s summertime – a time to have some fun and kick off your shoes.

School’s out, the weather is great, and it’s a magnificent time for the kids.

Summers were the best while growing up. We would run around the neighborhood all day until our parents called us home for dinner. My mom was a great Southern cook and she always prepared a huge meal for our family every Sunday. Families grow stronger around the table, and these days we often forgo the pleasure of being together with the increased use of cell phones and emails. Reading a text message is just not the same as seeing a smile on their face.

This issue of Columbia LIVING focuses on summer fun and parenting, with our activities list of all Columbia has to offer in the feature “Summer Fun Guide” (page 40).

Our story “Parenting in the Technology Age” (page 37) takes a look into raising your kids today with the use of telecommunications devices, and how to keep yourself up to speed with these latest gadgets.

We also share some healthy meal ideas to enjoy with your family in “Easy Summer Cooking” (page 44), as we highlight a local cookbook author’s love for Mediterranean-style food. Summer is also a time when we take on those household projects.

Come along as we interview five residents who offer tips and advice on remodeling or building new in “Kitchen & Bath Remix” (page 26).

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Local fundraisers, cultural events, family outings and more…

July 2-30 The Princess & The Pea Join a vagabond band of actors as they present the Hans Christian Andersen story like you’ve never seen before, with physical humor and witty banter that breathes new life and energy into this classic tale. Columbia Children’s Theatre.

691-4548. $8. 11am. Thurs – Sat. www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com July 5 – August 21 Rembrandt: From Sacred to Profane Rembrandt is one of the most celebrated artists in history. The exhibition includes examples from traditional subjects, such as his famous Christ Healing the Sick and portraits, to more mundane images, like the Beggar with a Stick, and the socalled “Man Making Water.” Columbia Museum of Art. 799-2810. Times and prices vary. www.columbiamuseum.org July 7-23 The Commedia Pinocchio The story told here follows the events of the original Collodi tale, which is more worldly than later adaptations. Pinocchio springs to life from a block of wood and gets swallowed by a great fish. Columbia Children’s Theatre. 691-4548. $8.

11am. Thursdays and Saturdays. www.columbiachildrenstheatre.com July 9 – Aug 27 All Local Farmers Market Come by for the season’s best produce, meat, dairy, flowers and baked items from all local producers.

Saturdays only. Olympia Neighborhood.

269-3241. 8am-noon. www.stateplate.org July 12 Planeat Part of the Nick’s Community Film Forum, Planeat is the story of three men’s life-long search for a diet, which is good for our health, environment and the future of the planet. With an additional cast of pioneering chefs and some of the best cooking you have ever seen. The Nickelodeon Theatre. 254-8234. 5:30pm. www.nickelodeon.org July 16 Tom Hoskins Memorial Sprint Triathlon In memory of Tom Hoskins who was killed during a charity bicycle ride in 2007. Race organizers hope the event will raise awareness of bicycling safety in SC. 350-yard pool swim, 13-mile bike course through the rolling hills of Irmo, 3.1-mile run. Northwest Family YMCA. 407-8007. 7:30am. Free to attend. www.columbiaymca.org

July 22 Capital City Safe 5K Run/Walk Sponsored by the Police Municipal Foundation to promote the city of Columbia as a safe place to work, live and visit. Numerous displays and vendors to celebrate this festive event. Main Street, downtown Columbia. 7:45pm. www.columbiapd.net

August 13 Moonlight Paddle What better way to see the full moon. Take a paddle on the Congaree River. Placid stretches of river alternate with a few easy rapids and views of the town and bridges. Don’t miss this unique and romantic venture. Get Your Gear On. 799-0999.

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July 30 Artist’s Voice: A Nia Led Tour Tour the exhibition, An Artist’s Eye, by the NiA Company. Combining performance and visual art this program makes you hear and see the exhibition in a different way. A collection of actors, writers, and storytellers. Columbia Museum of Art. 799-2810. 2pm and 3pm. www.columbiamuseum.org

August 13 Southeastern Toy Soldier Show See, buy, or trade toy soldiers or other military miniatures from various periods of history. More than 30 exhibitors from across the South will display their collections. SC State Museum.

898-4921. 10am-5pm. www.scmuseum.org

July 30 Cat Show-The International Cat Association Southeast Awards Over 200 cats from the giant Maine Coon to the wild looking Bengal and even the naked Spynx.

Come meet Racer the #1 Ocicat alter in the world. Kittens for sale. Carolina Cats Rescue will be in attendance. Pet related vendors. A family fun event! DoubleTree Hotel. 754-9975. $6.

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August 2 USC Concert Choir Summer II Concert Summer II Chorus presents Mozart’s Requiem, Lillian Quackenbush, conductor. Held at the USC School of Music Recital Hall. 576-5763.

Free admission. 7:30pm. www.music.sc.edu August 4 First Thursdays On Main On the first Thursday of each month, businesses in downtown Columbia keep their doors open late, offering a mix of specials, events and entertainment. Main Street, downtown Columbia. 779-4005. 6-9pm. www.citycentercolumbia.sc

August 20 Heartland Angler Tournament Lake Murray, Big Man’s Marina. 507-4700.

Safelight-3pm. Prices vary. www.heartlandanglers.com August 20 Solid Rock 2011 This event is a FREE concert. Bring a friend, work colleague, or relative to this life-changing concert. Bands include Josh Wilson, Rush of Fools. Colonial Life Arena. 904-571-9593. 5pm. www.solidrock2011.com August 28 33rd Annual Jubilee: Festival of Heritage Celebrating culture and the contributions of the life of Celia Mann and her descendants, a family whose roots began with the work of a freed slave.

Hands-on demonstrations, arts, crafts, music and tours of the Mann-Simons site. Mann-Simons Cottage. 252-1770. 11am-4pm. www.historiccolumbia.org

Editor’s Pick August 19 McKissick Museum Annual Gala and Art Sale McKissick Museum’s annual art exhibition, Under an August Moon, features works by more than 50 local and regional artists including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, basketry, and more. Sponsored by the McKissick Museum Advisory Council, the gala and art sale provides an opportunity to meet local artists, celebrate with fun and food, and support McKissick Museum.

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painting at Studio Escalier in France a few years ago, she decided to enter an environmental contest. “They asked for landscapes, but as I looked about my city for inspiration, I became increasingly aware – alarmed, in fact – by the amount of trash littering every venue.”

Smith’s landscape turned out an evocative face, an assemblage created from discarded items. “Giving the problem a face helped me make the point that we are the ones making all this trash, and we are the only ones who can come up with solutions to prevent it.”

Meeting the contest deadline wasn’t easy; she admitted, “I didn’t know what I was doing yet. I lost a lot of sleep, burned

Sure, she could have brushed off the accolades and gotten back to her easel, brush and paints. “But there was all this material I still had.” Smith decided to work on another assemblage portrait before fully focusing again on painting. For her next portrait, she chose one of popular culture’s most recognizable faces.

Slowly, the iconic face of Marilyn Monroe, created from girly items in lieu of brush strokes, came into focus. “During the process I watched her movies, listened to her music, read all I could about her. It was important I know her as much as I could,” Smith recalled.

“In the early stages, I tried to use only items I thought represented her life.

“For my assemblages I use my background in drawing and painting, and conversely, working in 3-D has helped me better understand form, but I consider myself a painter first.” – Kirkland Smith my hands on the hot glue gun, and after all that, the piece didn’t even get in the show.”

In the long run, Smith’s piece was accepted by a different body of decision makers. “To thank everyone who helped me by collecting items, I emailed them all and sent along an image of the portrait.” Smith received replies indicating the message had been forwarded all over the country. “I got great feedback from people I didn’t even know.”

In addition to a miniature and standard size hair dryer, and a Barbie doll, my friend’s math trophy represented the Academy Award she won. A baseball represented her marriage to Joe DiMaggio,” Smith said.

“As the piece began taking shape, though, I decided she was such a universal figure most anything related to her. Finding items in the tans and yellows I needed for her hair and skin was challenging enough as it was.”

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acking away from Kirkland Smith’s striking assemblage portraits gives patrons the best vantage point for appreciating her large-scale works created from found objects.

Up close, the full-on power of the works is distorted. The pieces may appear to some beholders as the scene of a toy box, emptied of its broken playthings, dumped onto a large square.

But with every step backwards, the artist’s intended image comes more clearly into focus. The response is usually a jawdropped Ah! “People often are surprised because they didn’t realize it was going to be a face,” said Smith, a classical painter who first came to assemblage as an experiment.

The works compel viewers not to move. Rooted to the spot where they’re standing, they allow their eyes full reign to take in every post-consumer bottle top, every miniature military figure, rubbery dinosaur or cropped-hair Barbie. Has Aristotle’s adage – the whole is more than the sum of its parts – even been more artistically accurate?

How Smith commands a recognizable, even iconic contemporary image from such disparate pieces appears to be magic. But when the sorceress backs up from her own work-in-progress to see if the puzzle-like pieces are fitting together, she is not backing away from her artistic foundations.

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Since Smith’s artistic message was largely about our waste as a society, “I made the decision to use only post-consumer items.

I don’t alter the color, but I often take objects apart and use the pieces separated. I layer objects so that, viewed from a distance, they mix for the observer’s eye. To create likeness, you have to get your values just right.”

The challenge is to find just the right piece, “and when I do, it’s so exciting!” Smith finds toys offer the most color opportunities, and that flesh tone items are hard to come by.

Her continuous search is for smaller pieces that “allow me to turn the focus,” Smith said.

“Big chunky pieces add to the pixilated effect; I need both to make it work.”

Smith had lots of help from friends and family finding elements for her to “paint” with, and turned scavenger herself, but “when I felt I was embarrassing my children by looking through trash at their school, I thought I’d better stop. My children, my family, are so important to me. I am so fortunate they can see my pursuit of my passion.”

Back in Columbia, Smith felt she would remember the classical lessons long enough to take a short detour into an untried genre before getting back to her easel.

“Assemblage is an experiment that is working for me now, partly because each one is a little history of our consumerism.”

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Books to Beat the Heat

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by Herve Tullet (Ages 2+)

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This unique interactive book of play contains an ingenious design that will delight kids of all ages, igniting their creativity and imagination through bright colors and simple shapes and lines.

Readers are pulled into action related play that makes the book both a fun read and an entertaining activity based experience.

Sturdy construction also makes this book a plus with younger book explorers.

Divergent

Across The Universe

There is no denying dystopian literature is sizzling in the young adult book market. The dystopian genre refers to a future where humanity has taken a turn for the worse, often overruled by technology of some type or an overbearing government. In Divergent the government has taken over by dividing human beings into sectors by certain traits they display within their personalities. The choice is up to the person in the end but as Beatrice Prior learns, the consequences of choosing certain virtues or sectors over others can be downright dangerous. This first book in this trilogy is sure to hook teen readers not only into reading one book but all three.

Another great dystopian find for the summer, Across the Universe features a distant future where the planet Earth no longer exists, as we know it. In a desperate bid for survival a chosen few humans are cryogenically frozen as they travel across space 301 years to a safe haven they hope will become their new home. However, something has gone terribly wrong as this supposed Utopia may not be all that it seems and people begin to be awakened before their arrival. Inventive and original, this young adult novel combines the best of dystopia with a dash of science fiction for optimum reading attraction.

by Veronica Roth (Ages 13+)

The Emerald Atlas

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Nothing beats a great adventure in the summer months and The Emerald Atlas provides page-turning action for both middle grade boys and girls. Part fairy tale, part action based quest, the sibling main characters take readers on a journey that has only just begun. This first installment of the Book of Beginnings series is the perfect summer read about the power of family, hope and even unexplainable magic.

This stand-alone sequel to the Newbery Honor book The Wednesday Wars provides a more literary summer reading experience for teens. An instant classic, the novel deals with heavy issues such as the Vietnam War but still manages to appeal to both teens and adults alike. Interspersed in the book are the works of James Audubon, which play a large part in the story of the young Doug Swieteck. Okay for Now will no doubt stand the test of time and end up on school reading lists in the near future.

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Consumers are becoming more educated and cosmetic companies are taking notice. The focus is now on anti-aging products. An increase in demand has caused these cosmetic products to change by not only serving their original purpose, but also having skincare benefits. No longer will the consumer buy just a foundation. They will find foundations containing sunscreens and antioxidants that protect the skin from the damaging rays of sunlight and free radicals in the air. Technology is taking the cosmetic industry to a whole new level.

Keeping that in mind, there are three ways that we can combat the signs of aging: Prevention, Correction, and the Optical Illusion. By using each of these methods on a daily basis, you can obtain a more youthful appearance.

Prevention is the best place to begin and this can start at any age. The younger you start, the better the results. Since our skin is turning over new cells on a continual basis, you are never too old to start. By exfoliating your skin, you slough off the old surface cells and cause cell rejuvenation to occur sooner. These new cells are what you want to take care of and protect. Age Defying Serums with ingredients such as Vitamins A, C and E can create a powerful layer of Antioxidant protection. Peptides will aid in maintaining the elasticity of the skin. Lastly, you want to use a sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection.

For the skin that has already aged, you need to use Corrective measures. Serums and moisturizers that contain peptides should be chosen. They enhance collagen production and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Optical diffusers even out skin tone to create a more youthful appearance. Another good ingredient is argireline, which can smooth out and minimize expression lines on the face. There are many cosmetic tricks you can use to correct (cover) the signs of maturing skin.

This leads us to the Optical Illusion method.

Makeup artistry can fool the eye and create an illusion of younger looking skin. Here are some examples:

Foundations should be lightweight and not heavy.

Dryer skin requires a cream formula to provide hydration. Semi-matte finishes with optical illusers are best.

You should always match your skin tone. Do not choose a color that is different just to give you more color.

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Apply concealer after foundation. You may need less than you think. This will keep you from making a cakey mistake!

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Eyebrow Powders look more natural on the brows than a pencil.

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Use matte eye shadows instead of ones with shimmer or frost, as these accentuate fine lines in the eye area.

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Do line your lips before lip color. Always choose a shade that is the same color as the lipstick.

Liner can give fading, smaller lips more definition. The look of a heavy lip liner is gone! If you choose to use a liner that is a different color than the lipstick, lightly fill in the entire lip before applying color. Then, as it wears off, you will not be left with just a dark lip outline.

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Eyeliner should be used to open up the eyes. Instead of a hard line, you want a soft smudged look.

Soft pencils are your best choice.

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Powder should be applied lastly, using only a dusting to set the makeup. Again, choose a powder with optical diffusers that will minimize the look of fine lines and large pores. The powder color should be in your skin tone.

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We are all going through the aging process. It is a journey that we must travel.

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Swimsuit Bliss

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ummer has officially begun and are also all the rage, as long as you stay like most South Carolinians, I live away from over-the-top, neon colors. for this time of year. These next Richards adds that you shouldn’t be few months mean backyard cookouts, lazy weekends sunning around the pool or cruising on the lake and family beach vacations. But amongst all of this fun, lurking in the background, is the everdreaded fact that most of these activities involve wearing a swimsuit—and for men and women everywhere, this thought alone sends chills down the spine, even in the 100+ degree heat.

After all, it’s nearly impossible to navigate the endless racks of swimsuits to find one that fits properly, flatters your features and makes you feel comfortable.

So what’s a girl or guy to do?

My suggestion is to head to one of your locally-owned swimsuit retailers! Here in the Midlands, the first name that comes to mind is Salty’s Surf Shop on Harden Street. Salty’s carries swimsuits for men and women and has a friendly staff that is more than happy to help you find a suit that will ensure that you have nothing but fun in the sun this summer! What’s even better is that these professionals know what trends are in and what trends are out—so you won’t be stuck with swimwear that isn’t stylish!

W h i t n e y Richards, who is a retail buyer for Salty’s, says this season, women should think fun, flirty, and flowery when it comes to swimwear.

“This season, floral print really came back and it’s doing great at our store.

Just bright, bright floral is awesome,” says Richards. If you’re not 5 Billabong ‘nelly tropic’ ruffle swim suit too keen on flowered prints, have no worries!

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afraid to mix and match prints with solid colors that blend with them. For example, you could choose a bikini that has a floral printed top in pink and blue hues and pair it with a solid blue or pink-colored bottom.

In terms of swimsuit styles, women should also look for suits that incorporate a bandeau-style top. “You can’t really go wrong with them because they’re comfortable, but you can untie them and tie them back behind you to reduce tan lines,” says Richards. Richards adds that tops with removable straps are also popular this season. “You can kind of play with the straps and cross them in the back, tie them around the neck or completely take them off if you want. It’s like having a few different bathing suits in one.”

When it comes to swimsuit bottoms (if you opt for a bikini or tankini this year instead of a one-piece), don’t be shy about trying several different styles because that’s the best way to find one that flatters you! Richards says most bikini bottoms come in a variety of cuts that provide different levels of coverage such as boy shorts, skimpy coverage, and full coverage. This gives women a couple of different options to choose from so that they can be sure to feel comfortable in whatever style they choose.

Richards adds that one of the hottest bikini bottom styles right now features a thick waistband that can be folded down or folded up for extra coverage around the stomach and hip area.

Men have it a little bit easier when it comes to swimsuit shopping because there aren’t as many options from which to choose—it’s either swim trunks or briefs!

Richards says this year swim trunk trends are heading away from long, board shorts and more towards those that lie above the knee. In terms of

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design, men should look for prints that are large and easy to see or, if they prefer something a bit simpler, they should look for solid, cool colors such as seafoam, which has been a huge seller for Salty’s this season.

The bottom line is that local retailers can provide you with the one-on-one help you need to find that perfect summer swimsuit.

After all, this time of year is meant to be carefree, fun, and relaxing…so the last thing you want to be worried about is whether or not your swimsuit is stylish and flattering. So have fun and make this summer your best one yet. I certainly plan to do just that!

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here she is, drop-dead gorgeous dress, fabulous shoes in hand, in the middle of the fountain on Main Street in front of Columbia Museum of Art. Curious thing is, she looks perfectly at home. She’s in the middle of it all, figuratively and literally. The photographer wants a great shot and she’ll do what it takes to make that happen. Could be a metaphor for her philosophy of life and business.

Doreen Sullivan, founder and creative leader of Post No Bills, Inc., has an infectious enthusiasm accompanied by a work ethic that has attracted Warner Brothers, Paramount, ESPN, Dreamworks, Bravo and the U. S. Olympic Committee.

Closer to home, her company’s been tapped by Palmetto Health, USC, SC DOC, SCANA, SCBT, and the SC State Fair. (The last is a new account and she’s euphoric about “working with great people” and taking a fresh promotion approach.)

She’s an idea factory, for sure, but there’s more that makes Doreen worthy of the considerable buzz she generates.

“I see opportunities most people don’t notice,” she said from a welcoming garden in front of her office. “Creativity and creative brilliance – that’s what drives me.” She smiled, “What makes a campaign or promotion memorable? What puts the name or product out there so that the world goes ‘aha!’ and remembers?”

Doreen feels that passion from the moment a project begins, but this is more than a stroke of genius or hard work. “There’s a moment when you nail the creative idea and you know it,” she shared. “When everyone around the table agrees – that’s creative brilliance. I love that moment. “ And she’s been loving it for more than two decades. Post No Bills is a hybrid creative agency that shapes *ESPN Deportes is a cable television and radio network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day to the Spanish-speaking community in the United States.

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Doreen Sullivan and the Post No Bills team meet with Stedman Graham to discuss ideas for his “Teens Can Make It Happen” program.

corporate identities, produces powerful media relations campaigns and develops – no invents – imaginative merchandise.

And she and her staff do it on a grand yet personal scale. Example: The ESPN Deportes* programming partners gift was conceived by PNB and sent to programming partners such as Time Warner who carried the ESPN Deportes channel. The team conceptualized a miniature fridge wrapped in ESPN Deportes visuals and filled with foods from each country’s top performing program. Food items were individually labeled and packaged with “passport stamps.” Forty full refrigerators were shipped around the U.S. The program won the much-coveted MARK award. Time consuming? Absolutely. Creative? Nothing short of brilliant. Effective? Beyond all expectations. Effortless? Not on your life.

“When we take on a project, we discover everything about it – if it’s an object, how and why it’s made, what’s the competition, who uses it and where.

Then, we do what I call “filling up the funnel.” Once we know everything about it, we figure out how to market it so that it’s always in front of the public.”

At Post No Bills, the creative team is passionate about ideas, just like their leader, who tends to be three dimensional in her approach. “I usually prefer something that can be held, displayed, appreciated,” she mused. There’s also print, web, billboards, social media, promotional products and more. Nothing’s canned however. Each project is unique. “Not every company benefits from social media or direct mail.

Each plan must be strategic, knowledgeable and definitely full of “wow factor.”

So from whence did this firestorm of energy come? The answer is surprising, but logical. “My father built sets for shows like Gilligan’s Island, as well as movies,” she explained, adding, “I dropped out of school in tenth grade and my mother shipped me off to work for my Dad, who was constructing sets for the movie, Blazing

Doreen Sullivan »Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA »Family: Children – Jake and Carson »Career: Assistant laborer for a movie construction crew; Founder of Post No Bills. »Affiliations: Promotional Products Association International; Committee for One Columbia; SC Chamber of Commerce; NAMBO. »Passionate About: Creativity and creative brilliance; helping Columbia reach its potential.

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Saddles.”She laughed, “I spent six months in the desert moving rocks.”

She also spent that time learning how to create an illusion. She discovered how to build stuff from the ground up – literally. Along the way, she uncovered her creative gene and eventually returned to L.A., earned her GED, and enrolled in UCLA as a theatre major. Upon graduation, her career was off and running. And she thought big from the onset.

She moved to New York, named her company after the thousands of notices stenciled on every construction surface, (saturation marketing for free), and began to build a client base in the music industry.

When her then husband suggested a move to Prosperity to run the family farm, she packed up her business and headed south.

After several years, she moved the business to the Vista, in downtown Columbia.

Today, with twelve employees in Columbia and two in L.A. (Carolina Journalism graduates she’s mentored), Doreen is expanding her state clients as her global business grows. Will she pick up stakes and move back to L.A. or New York? Not likely. “In today’s

this city and the state,” Doreen continued.

“Talented business people, visionaries, creative types – they are all here, but sometimes, they don’t work together as effectively as they could. I don’t always see enough of a connection working to promote the positives.”

Recently, driving out of town on I-26, she pulled off the highway to take in “this incredible burnt orange sunset.” Now, it’s an example of how she’d like to promote her adopted city. “We need to show people Columbia with all its beauty and positives, rather than tell them about it. We need to show them our sunsets.”

What Doreen calls “a bit of a confidence deficit” is holding the area back, and she’s got a million ideas to build the city’s self-esteem. “I want to put the comment out there that brings the city positive national press,” she says. “I want to add a visual element to the city, so that anyone, anywhere, who sees our skyline, immediately knows they are looking at Columbia.” She approves of the new Field of Good Fortune art exhibit by local artist Jonathan Brilliant, found near the Columbia Museum of Art. “In New York,

“I love it here. During my last trip to L.A., I couldn’t wait to get home. It just shows me how much my heart is here. I appreciate the thread of loyalty that’s in Columbia.” – Doreen Sullivan

(top) Miniature fridge used for the ESPN Deportes programming partners gift; (above) Two promotion items created for the SC State Fair.

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climate, you can run your business from anywhere there’s an airport and the creativity and technology to back you up.” Still, the bright lights and many heavy-hitters are admittedly long distance. So, why stay here?

“Columbia is a fantastic town in which to raise children,” she said, turning serious for a bit. “Outside of work, my children are my life, and they’ve had wonderful experiences here that they might not have enjoyed elsewhere.

They’re both dancers and athletes, and are active in the community.” Her daughter is probably going to attend the east coast USC. “She’s already got Gamecock shirts,” Doreen laughed. Her son has a couple of years to decide.

And, there’s something else.

This international entrepreneur has grown attached to Columbia and environs, including the coast.

“There are hidden jewels all over

we call these pocket parks,” she says of the green space at the corner of Lady and Main streets. “I love this idea and wish it would stay forever. Being from L.A./NYC, I look at urban outdoor space as such a premium.

I see a small vacant space and immediately think about a pocket park, wishing well, or unique piece of art.”

It’s not surprising that she loves the Field of Good Fortune. The exhibit is creative, original, multi-faceted and very unique. In fact, it sounds a lot like Doreen Sullivan – originality in thought, creativity in motion.

Author’s note: As I left her office, I asked Shane, her assistant, what he liked most about working for Doreen. With no hesitation he responded, “Something new every day.” Then, I asked him to share the worst thing about working for her. That took a minute longer. Then, he smiled.

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emodeling can be a daunting task. Whether you’re thinking about changing a room or the entire house, figuring out where to begin is the first of many challenges. We’ve asked five local couples who’ve undertaken the job of remodeling to share their experiences and offer a bit of advice for those who are considering a home renovation project.

The Kellers

Barbara and Bryan Keller used many of the techniques learned from previous home remodeling projects in the construction of a new home in Wildewood. Bryan served as his own contractor so he could control the timing of the construction. “I didn’t have to be on someone else’s schedule and I could do it myself for a lot less money,” said Bryan. “I knew the quality would be there and I’m fortunate to own a company where we could buy everything for the house at a significant savings.”

The Keller’s moved to South Carolina from Pennsylvania to start Direct Buy in northeast Columbia.

“This house had a lot of thought put into it,” said Barbara.

She recommends you spend more time planning than actually doing when considering any type of remodeling or construction project. Their new home, which throom took a year Master Ba and a half to build, features an amazing gourmet kitchen

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and relaxing master bath in the upstairs owner’s suite.

The coolest feature in the master bath is definitely the shower.

Large glass panels reveal multiple shower heads, body sprays and a handheld shower wand. Backed with gorgeous travertine stone, the shower is the focal point of the room. Across from the shower sits a Jacuzzi® brand tub. “On the tub alone, we saved more than $700 by purchasing through Direct Buy,” said Bryan.

The double vanity, made by Fairmount Designs, looks more like furniture than traditional cabinetry. The vanity top is white Carrera marble, which coordinates perfectly with the travertine flooring.

Walking into the Keller’s kitchen, you’re struck by the richness of color and texture. Cashmere gold granite, cherry Brookwood cabinets and creamy yellow walls make the kitchen and breakfast area a very inviting place to be.

The Keller’s advice for remodeling: be prepared for inconvenience. “In our home in Pennsylvania, we had appliances sitting in the dining room for weeks,” said Barbara. “Problems will come up that you can’t foresee. For example, we ordered tile three times for this kitchen, and we were short on the estimate three times.

Once, even the wrong tile came in, and we decided to just make it work.”

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Scott and Becky Heron live in a contemporary two-story home in West Columbia. Purchased in the early 1990s, the home was ready for a facelift. The Herons gambled on several structural changes and now have a spectacular modern showplace.

The front door was originally recessed, so they decided to bring it out to create an even front line. The original siding was removed and replaced with stucco; they chose to go with stucco applied in sheets, as opposed to traditional hard coat stucco. The property was almost totally covered in trees, so a majority was removed in the front to increase visibility.

To create their dream kitchen, a hot tub area with glass doors was eliminated to provide a better flow from the living room into the kitchen. “It’s very difficult for the average homeowner to see what a project will actually be,” said Scott. “They can usually visualize a portion of what they want, but they can’t see the whole project in their heads.” Having a plan is vital to the success of your remodeling project. Utilizing a professional helps you develop a complete plan.

“We’ve been in the tile business almost 30 years and we still hired a designer to help us,” explains Scott. He and his wife own Creative Tile, with three locations in the greater Columbia area.

The Herons’ designer, Guy Sullivan with Avanti Interior Design, made some interesting suggestions that formed the basis for the kitchen redesign. Raising the ceiling made a significant difference in the openness of the kitchen, taking a long, almost galley style design into an area that doesn’t feel confined at all.

Almost everything in the kitchen is rounded in some way, including countertops and cabinets. They even rounded the walls in the downstairs powder room, right around the corner from the

kitchen.

One of the most striking features is the glass countertop.

Made of green glass, the countertops were fabricated in Quebec, Canada.

As your eye follows the flow of the green glass toward the end of the room, you finally see the built in aquarium that separates the master bedroom from the kitchen. Creating a unique visual interest, the aquarium is part of a sophisticated cabinetry design that allows the bedroom side of the tank to be completely closed off, preserving the privacy of the master suite.

In keeping with the contemporary motif, no casings were used around the window or door openings and the cabinet tops curve while the floors are very straight.

“Most of the walls we built were recycled from the demolition of the old kitchen. We had very little construction waste, making it a green project, even before it was a big deal,” said Scott.

Another concern in the remodel was accessibility. Because of past mobility issues, the homeowners wanted to make everything wheelchair accessible. They incorporated 36 inch doorways, lever handles and ramps up to the doorways.

Scott’s advice for remodeling: have a contingency fund.

“The worst thing you can do is get into the project and then run out of money.”

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The Deweys

Jane and Allen Dewey extensively remodeled their Lexington area home to have more functional, usable space as they move toward their retirement years. They purchased their home in 1984, falling in love with the location and close proximity to Lake Murray.

“The reason we’ve remodeled virtually every room in the house is we decided this house remodeled would be a better value than anything else we could have found,” said Jane. “We have put into it what’s necessary to make it what we need it to be at this stage in our life. There’s no reason to spend that kind of money on a new house when we can be happy here.”

As smart homeowners, the Deweys engaged a designer to create a plan for the new kitchen layout. “We needed more length in the dining room, so we could seat 10 people and we couldn’t do that in the little 11x11 space we had,” said Jane. They also wanted more cabinet space and an open kitchen.

Thanks to Tony Thompson with Remodeling Services Unlimited, Inc., the Deweys were able to get exactly what they wanted. The new kitchen was created by combining three separate rooms. The walls were torn down, the dining table was moved to the opposite end and double the cabinet space was added. Overall, the change increased the kitchen size by fifty percent.

The new configuration created a nice work surface that’s right next to the stove. The remodel included all new appliances, so the Deweys selected the professional grade GE Cafe Series. A vented hood was added and the microwave was moved from over the stove and into a built-in nook in the new cherry cabinets across from the new stove location. “The workflow is really great, whereas before, the refrigerator was next to the stove taking up cabinet space,which was just

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awkward,” shares Jane.

The neatest feature of the kitchen is the new china cabinet, which is almost totally recessed. To make it work, they took 18 inches away from one of the bedroom closets on the other side of the wall.

The space couldn’t be found any other way, so they opted for a built in and it looks perfectly flush.

The Deweys’ advice for remodeling: hire a contractor you can trust. “We feel like our contractor is part of the family now, since we’ve worked with him so much,” said Jane. It’s important that you check references and ask for a list of previous projects from any potential service providers you intend to employ. Hiring a licensed professional means you’ll have recourse if something goes wrong. For residential builders and anyone licensed under the trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.), visit www.llronline. com and select “licensee lookup” to view the license status and any disciplinary history for your prospective workers.

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The McCutchens

For the past ten and a half years, Rami and Kevin McCutchen have lived in southeast Columbia near the Dorn Veterans Administration Hospital.

“We’ve done a carport addition and a master bedroom addition downstairs, and we knew we wanted to do the kitchen eventually,” said Rami. The McCutchen’s called Linda Burnside with LGB Interiors to help re-evaluate their space, and they used Bob Lamotte from Lamotte Builders as the contractor.

An old enclosed garage was no longer needed as a playroom, so the space needed to be used differently. Three rooms plus the kitchen were reworked at the same time.

“We knew it was time to do the kitchen when the stove started sparking,” said Rami. The end result gave them a fantastic keeping room, an open kitchen and two very usable living spaces.

The creation of the keeping room provided a new place for the dining room table to live, freeing up space in the main kitchen.

The kids now use the area to do homework after school and it’s a great place for the adults to relax. With a full stone wall and fireplace, the look is reminiscent of a e Befor ski lodge.

Spanning the distance between the kitchen and the new keeping room are faux wood beams. Adding to the rustic ambiance, the beams come in all widths and colors and really add a lot of warmth to the room.

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Custom made cabinets created a new standard of efficiency.

The drawers have European closures and the pantry doors slide out to you. The granite countertops are a perfect color match for the rest of the kitchen. “On the granite, Linda and I had to meet in the middle – she likes a lot of movement in the pattern and I like to play it safe,” said Rami. They found the ideal slab of granite from a supplier in Charlotte, and both Linda and Rami agreed it was a terrific compromise.

A bit different is the choice of a microwave and oven warming drawer combo. “Most people put in a double oven, but not being a huge cook, it’s not worth the money for me,” shares Rami.

“The warming drawer is fabulous, whether somebody brings a dish over when we’re grilling out or I’m making a plate for my son to have when he comes home from football, the drawer keeps food at the right temperature.”

The McCutchen’s advice for remodeling: what’s old can be made new again. “If you’re not happy with your space, you can change it,” said Rami. The cost of remodeling is usually much less than the cost of buying a new house. There are qualified builders, contractors and remodelers who offer a wide range of services. To find someone near you, check out the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia at www.columbiabuilders.com.

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Stephanie and Bill Abernethy have lived in Gregg Park for the past 13 years. “When we bought the house, the plan was always to redo the kitchen. Time got away from us and it took longer to get around to doing than we thought it would,” offers Stephanie. “I started working at Verve seven years ago and I’m so glad I waited on the remodel. My taste has evolved - just being around Ford Bailey and her designs, I wouldn’t have gotten what I really wanted if we’d done it earlier.”

Initially, the kitchen had one big island, a pantry with a stackable washer/dryer and a door to a powder room. The first thought was to see if the washer/dryer could be moved to the master bathroom. Ford, an interior designer with Verve, evaluated the master bath and kitchen, deeming the kitchen as ok, but the master bath as dreadful.

Thus, the kitchen remodel was delayed again to focus on redoing the master bathroom. The closets were reworked, creating a new space for the laundry. Once the master bath work was completed, it was time to finally tackle the kitchen.

First, the powder room relocated to a closet underneath the stairwell. The Abernethy’s then decided to move the sink from the center island to its rightful place under the main kitchen window.

Serious refrigeration was added, with a full size freezer beside a full size refrigerator. GE Monogram series appliances were installed, with the lone exception of a Sharp microwave drawer.

The new white cabinets were site built, using clear coat maple wood on the inside. It will never be said this kitchen lacks for cabinet space; they seem to be virtually everywhere, with large brushed nickel pulls to draw your eye.

“I think whenever you do a renovation, there are things you might second guess.There is nothing I would change about this kitchen.

It’s exactly the way I want it to be,” enthused Stephanie. “I wanted a

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‘Parisian cafe via New York City’ look and got exactly what I wanted.”

During the project, Stephanie and Bill had two bones of contention. She wanted the cabinets to go to the ceiling, Bill wanted to preserve the row of windows. With a 10 ft ceiling in the kitchen, having the cabinets go up to the ceiling would make the room look so much bigger. Stephanie was victorious - they just sheet rocked over and you’d never know the windows are there. Although from the outside, the house still looks the same, which pleases Bill.

The second issue involved the new center island. Bill wanted to have six inches less than Stephanie wanted. In this case, Bill was victorious. The island is just as functional and the extra space isn’t missed.

An excellent and unusual feature is the dark cork flooring. Tile and hardwoods were eliminated as choices because of maintenance, feel and texture. The cork offers easier upkeep, it’s not as hard as wood and not nearly as hard on your feet as stone or tile. They’ve even dropped a wine glass on the floor and it bounced on the cork instead of breaking.

Stephanie’s advice for remodeling: consult a professional designer. “I would never undertake a project of this scope without a designer’s input,” said Stephanie. “A designer brings a knowledge of what’s out there, a knowledge of how things should flow. A designer takes the guesswork out of it, because they do it every day. It’s too big of an investment to not have a visionary – you need to know what it should look like in the end.”

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They aren’t the only ones acting strangely. Your moods fluctuate, you suffer from hot flashes and your energy falls short.

Because you no longer sleep through the night, you are waking up in sheets drenched with perspiration. You’d like to concentrate on what your problem might be, but the ability to focus has been severely compromised.

Others might wonder about your mood swings, but they’d be moody if they were in the beginning stages of menopause, called perimenopause, which marks the end of a woman’s ability to reproduce. It happens, according to the National Institutes of Health when “symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogen and progesterone levels because the ovaries make less of those hormones over time.” Most women make the transition sometime between the ages of 45-55.

The Mayo Clinic reports some evidence that suggests certain factors might predispose a woman to enter perimenopause at an earlier age including “smoking, early onset in your family history, never having delivered a baby, or having been treated for cancer in childhood.”

“Each woman goes through the experience differently,” said Electra Bradshaw-Graham, M.D., of Palmetto Health’s Palmetto OB-GYN Associates in Columbia. “What you feel might be different from your mother’s or sisters’ experiences.” She suggests consulting your doctor if you become concerned about what is normal.

Symptoms, from mild, moderate, to severe, will vary from woman to woman and can include: » » » »

Keep a perimenopause diary to track details about the dates, scope and effects of your experience.

Anger Anxiety Hot Flashes Depression, irritability » Difficulty concentrating » Dizziness » Stress and extreme fatigue

» Mood swings » Bone loss » Worsening of cholesterol levels For some women this represents a return to the ability to focus on themselves and goals they want to accomplish, while others wrestle with fears of losing the central core of their womanhood. In less youth-centered cultures than ours, it signals the entry into a revered age for women during which they are esteemed for their wisdom as life-guides. Cecile Holmes, author of the Harbor House book, Four Women, Three Faiths: Inspiring Spiritual Journeys says, “In spiritual and religious circles there is a growing awareness that this can be a time in a woman’s life of great freedom, personal growth, and discovery.”

In our culture, the subject has long been taboo. While women’s personal health issues are beginning to be written about, they are rarely discussed. “The Change of Life” was rarely mentioned in our mothers’ generation. It is unlikely our grandmothers and great-grandmothers even admitted having the condition other than to blame the weather or their clothing.

Whether our continued reticence is because people prefer to talk about more pleasant topics or because it still is considered to be a private issue is up for debate; however, there remains little openness

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“There is no guarantee that herbal products are proven effective or that they don’t contain unsafe ingredients or fillers,” Dr. Bradshaw-Graham said. She advises that “herbal or overthe-counter ‘natural’ products should at least be discussed with a physician to prevent unwanted interaction with other drugs, as well as to be evaluated for safety.”

Try to remember that this, too, shall pass and the days of perimenopausal mood swings, along with its annoying and sometimes painful symptoms, will be behind you forever.

Until then, try not to sweat it too much. There *IS* a new dawn coming.

Self-Managing For Comfort z Always carry a folding fan. ALWAYS. Keep electric fans in your bedroom and office.

Wrap two ice cubes in a kerchief and place them on your neck’s pulse points when you garden.

among women about this transition, except in the most private of circles.

“Betty,” speaking on the condition of anonymity, admitted “Although I had completed my family and didn’t want any more children, I cried bitterly over the loss of my womanhood, which I tied to my fertility. However, after I got through the transition I wanted to advocate drive-thru hysterectomies on demand,” she wryly remarked. “I have never been happier!”

Although a brighter day will come, women still must struggle through a rash of symptoms, which can range from mild to uncomfortable, to embarrassing, to life-disrupting for some. A few hints for your emerging wise woman’s bag of tricks to fight her “personal summer” are followed by symptoms that call for a consult with your doctor.

Dr. Bradshaw-Graham notes that irregular periods are a hallmark of perimenopause. While symptoms such as heavy periods, those that last longer than eight days or occur less than 21 days apart, or bleeding between periods might be within the norm, she advises they should be evaluated and addressed by a medical professional. Take a perimenopause diary, which briefly tracks details about the dates, scope and effects of your experience, to your medical appointments.

You should always see a doctor about: » » » » »

Diet and exercise advice and approval Consideration of hormone replacement therapy Painful periods Headaches out of the ordinary Sleep disruption that affects your ability to function during the day » Mood swings that threaten key relationships in your life » Discussion of alternative or natural therapies, such as black cohosh

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z Layer natural fabrics. Cotton is great, but surprisingly, wool socks – even in summer – can wick the moisture away from your feet for better comfort and health. Specialty nightwear fabrics can keep perspiration away from your skin to help you sleep blissfully through night sweats. z Wrap two ice cubes in a kerchief and place them on your neck’s pulse points when you garden. z Use a dual-controlled electric blanket in winter. z Get a car with a dual-controlled heat/air system.

Your loved ones might appreciate a heated seat, even in summer, allowing you to max out the AC without icicles forming on your companions’ brows.

Dr. Bradshaw-Graham recommends eating “wholez grain foods, vegetables, and fruits, and because changes in hormones can lead to weakening of the bones, it is important to include sufficient calcium and vitamin D to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.”

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Move more. Weight-bearing impact exercise will reduce stress as well as bone loss and will improve z your cholesterol levels. Yoga can help reduce stress while fighting the “battle of the bulge.” See a doctor before starting any exercise program.

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t’s summertime and the living is easy…. and that means lots of outdoor activities, backyard BBQ’s, afternoons at the lake, and relaxing vacations. Sounds so healthy, that naturally we associate weight loss with these activities, not weight gain. However, many summer activities can work against our best efforts to eat healthy and stay fit. Your time away is meant to be a break from the daily routines, not a time to eat and drink with an abandon! So how do you find balance?

Planning ahead can keep you on track with your healthy eating and fitness goals and avoid that 5 - 10 pound weight gain that often accompanies summer vacations.

Know Your Options Use the internet to locate restaurants in your vacation spot that offer healthy menu options. If you have special dietary needs, such as diabetes or gluten intolerance, call the restaurant to inquire if they can accommodate your special requests.

Staying in a hotel?

Check out the amenities. A microwave and refrigerator in the room can allow for some healthier options for breakfast, lunch and snacks. Most hotels have a fitness center and pool on the property or may offer guest privileges to a nearby gym. Some even offer zumba or yoga classes. Know what to expect so you can pack the appropriate workout attire and take advantage of these fitness options.

Road Trip Driving to your vacation destination makes it easier to eat healthy if you plan ahead. Limit the junk foods, and consider these healthy snacks that are easy to carry in the car. » Portable snacks like bananas, grapes, berries, celery and carrot

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sticks are easy to store and handle in the car. » Whole grain crackers, low fat popcorn, almonds and walnuts are great munchy snacks. These can be portioned in smaller plastic bags if you think you’ll be tempted to eat the entire bag. » Protein bars are good choices if they don’t contain too much sugar and provide several grams of fiber. » Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on multi grain bread sliced in quarters are easy to handle and don’t easily spoil. » Drink lots of water to keep hydrated. Crystal light products are convenient, add variety, and are much better choices than sodas. The night before you travel, freeze bottles of water. They help keep foods cold and fresh, and in just a couple of hours they’re ready to drink.

Flying There Airplane food is not the most delicious or nutritious. It’s a good idea to eat a healthy meal or snack before you fly or bring a healthy sandwich or snack on the plane. Some options include easy take on foods, such as - fresh fruit, seeds and nuts, protein bars, whole grain crackers, salads, and wraps. Wraps may be easier to handle than other sandwiches and can be left unrefrigerated for a couple of hours.

Breakfast The most important meal of the day even on vacation. How you start your day can set the attitude for your remaining food and fitness decisions for the entire day. Skipping breakfast places you at risk for overindulging at other meal times.

At the continental breakfast, avoid the sugary, fat laden choices – donuts, Danish and muffins. Instead, opt for the fresh fruit, yogurt and fiber rich cereals.

In-room dining offers several healthy choices like, seasonal fruit and yogurt, oatmeal packets, fiber rich cereals and breads.

Room service menus often include omelets and other egg dishes prepared with egg whites or heart healthy egg substitutes.

Snack Attack When staying at a hotel, Do Not accept the key to the mini bar. The snacks are available in hefty portions at hefty prices. You’ll save lots of calories and cash. Instead, bring in some healthy snacks and beverages from a nearby grocery store or local farmers market.

When you are out enjoying the beach, a museum or any vacation activity, make sure you pack a snack. Fit a bag of almonds (100 calorie pack), an apple, or a protein bar in your pocket, back pack or purse.

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resist the appeal to supersize the order.

Instead choose the junior sandwiches, saving not only calories, but fat and sodium too. Select the entree salads with low fat or fat free dressings, sandwiches with grilled chicken or turkey, hold the sauces and mayo and drink water or calorie free L owco beverages.

Shrim untr y p&G It’s the norm when traveling to rits eat most of your meals in restaurants.

The following suggestions can help save when you 100 – 800 or more calories per meal: packing.

Order an appetizer as your entrée; skip the Plan physical bread and butter; order dressings, sauces activities for the entire family: and gravies on the side; always use the salad biking, hiking, swimming, surfing or plate when going through the buffet line; snorkeling. An hour of beach volleyball split an entrée with your partner; order only burns 150 calories. Playing golf ? Skip the one dessert for the table – a bite or two will cart, walk the course and carry your clubs. only add 50 – 100 calories.

You can burn 200 calories per hour. An Splurging You are on vacation and hour of tennis can burn up to 400 calories, you want to try the local favorites. Every depending on the intensity. city has its own unique foods and treats that you don’t want to pass up: bagels in New York, wine in Napa Valley, lowcountry shrimp and grits and peach cobbler in South Carolina. Plan to eat healthy at two meals daily and then enjoy some specialty foods and beverages within moderation.

Watch the Alcohol Lounging by the pool sipping Pina Coladas sounds relaxing until you realize that one of these frozen drinks may provide 800 calories!

And you haven’t eaten a thing. It’s easy to sip an extra 2,500 – 3,000 calories Sneak in extra activity.

Plan a day without even noticing it. Imbibing sightseeing ventures that involve walking. these extra calories daily translates to a 5 Walk to a nearby restaurant for dinner – pound weight gain at the end of the week. the walk back is a pleasant way to top off a Limit the high calorie, sugary wonderful evening. Or after dinner drinks like margaritas, mojitos, and beer. go dancing. It’s fun and physical and A few lower calorie choices: may help you burn an extra 500+ » Bloody Mary – 200 calories calories! » Wine Spritzer – 80 calories Balancing the food, fun » Seltzer spiked with fruit juice and fitness will help you feel and a lime – 30 calories reenergized and refreshed from Do Stuff Vacations your travels, rather than feeling should be a break from work like you need another vacation to and stress, but not a break from recover. Vacation memories are your healthy habits. Having a plan those you remember through the to include daily physical activity is years and you should do everything key to maintaining your fitness level, in your power to experience them and prevents carrying home the extra while staying fit. baggage around your waistline.

Here’s to a great vacation At the airport, take every and summer travel! opportunity to walk. Use the stairs instead of the escalator. If you have a lengthy layover, fill up the time walking to the next concourse versus taking the train.

So plan to wear your walking shoes; they’re comfortable and you’ll save some space

Parenting in the Technology Age How to interact with your kids using the latest in telecommunications WRITTEN BY ROD ARTERS

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ith every generation, raising children takes on new challenges never before seen by parents.

Think about how parenting has changed through the ages. Before the invention of the light bulb, kids were “in” by dark. Now, they can stay out late and see all night.

Before the automobile was invented, children had to walk or take the family horse. Now, they are able to travel hundreds of miles in just a few hours.

Before the invention of television, kids were outside all the time.

Now, there are enough channels in the basic cable package to entertain them 24 hours a day, literally.

Before the invention of the internet, kids had to go to the library for hours to do research.

Today, with a few clicks from home they can find what they want in minutes. It used to be that parents had to set a geographical boundary and curfew for their children to obey. In this day and age, those boundaries are primarily online. “Don’t go past that landmark” has now been replaced with “Don’t go to that website.”

Like it or not, we are in the Zenith of the technological age and it seems that parenting has to morph just as rapidly as the technologies that are created. Just in

the last 15 years, parents have had to address the following technological bombardments: MP3’s, iPods, YouTube, MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, Nook, Kindle, instant messaging, web cams, cell phones, texting, Xbox, etc. To an older ear, some of those terms can bring confusion. To an old-timer, YouTube can sound like your toothpaste.

Isn’t Kindle something you do to a fire? Should the trend continue, parents will have to address and adapt to even more technology in order to stay current and communicate with their children. So, how do you do it? How does a parent stay informed, connected and even communicate with their children in such an age?

Get Educated.

Listen to your children and you will learn a lot. They will talk about the latest technology, how they use it or how they want to use it.

Ask questions.

Get online and “google” to find answers. Go to the store and talk to the employees.

Knowledge is power and too often parents are powerless simply because they don’t know about the latest technology trend.

Get Online.

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have a Twitter account and “subscribe” to it. If your child plays Xbox, you need to at least be familiar with the game and how it’s played. If your child likes to text message, you need to learn how to do it.

Nothing can distance a parent quicker than not understanding their child’s world.

You being online and trying to interact with your child can help bridge that gap a bit. It does not mean you have to “like” everything your child posts or “tag” every photo your child is in. It just means you have to be nearby online. Isn’t that the heart of parenting anyway – being near your children? (By the way, if you aren’t familiar with the phrases “like”, “tag” and “posts”, you are officially out of touch and need this article more than you realize.)

Do Not Over React.

Remember, technology is not the problem. It’s the use or abuse of it that can be the problem.

Just because other teenagers are “sexting” (sending naked pictures of themselves via

text) does not mean yours is or will. When you hear stories of how technology is being abused, talk it through with your kids.

Make sure they understand the pitfalls and realize the consequences are real when technology is abused. Just as you would warn them of the dangers of driving, you too need to make sure they understand the dangers online or with various technologies.

Do Not Be Too Trusting.

While over reacting can be a problem, so can too much trust. Just because you have a “good” child, does not mean he/she cannot get in trouble with certain technology. Children, particularly teenagers, are still developing portions of their brain. The common sense and rational portions are still a work in progress. These factors combined with the influence of friends and the ease of access to technology can cause them to go down a road you never dreamed they would. Education will help you know

Xbox Family Settings allows you to set parental controls for each player or as a whole. A safety feature that can help limit communications and online activity for young players.

what’s out there and what the dangers are.

Knowing your child and maintaining an open, strong relationship with them will help you keep access as to how they are handling emerging technology. If you are concerned that your child is doing things online that are inappropriate or destructive, there are accountability websites and keystroke logging software available to help.

Know Their Friends.

How well do you know their friends? Are they in your home often? Are you creating opportunities where you can interact with them? Are you placing yourself in proximity (even online) to see, hear or read what is going on in their world? Who do they email or text regularly? If you do not know their closest friends, you do not know who is influencing them, positively and negatively.

Communicate With Other Parents. You would be surprised what

you can learn in this regard. All parents like to talk about their kids. Ask them questions. Share your struggles. You will not only realize you have similar parenting issues but some of them may have some good suggestions as to how they handle it.

Get Passwords.

This is a controversial suggestion but one that I firmly believe can make a huge difference in the protection of your child. Having a child’s password gives you access to their online world. If they argue about giving it to you, that’s probably a good indication they are doing or saying something they shouldn’t be. It doesn’t mean you have to read their mail, but if

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encourage activities that don’t require a broadband internet connection.

My teenage son (like most) enjoys playing Xbox. So, I created an account and now play with him when I can. The truth is, I stink. I lose every race and get killed first in every game we play. Unfortunately for me, this will never change. However, what my son will remember is that I tried and that we are spending time together.

Would I rather throw a Frisbee with him?

Yes. But the point is we are “together” and as a dear friend has reminded me over the years, “Together is better.” Last week I received a text message from my 11 year old daughter asking me to bring her a drink. She sent it from the living room, twenty feet from the fridge. I sent her a picture of orange juice. My daughter learned that there is still a benefit to face to face interaction with her dad.

you wanted to – you could. Some would be quick to say, “Isn’t that an invasion of their privacy?” If you are financing any aspect of their life, you have the right to see what they are involved in. Obtaining an online password is just like doing a random drug test. Privacy is an earned freedom after a proven track record of wise behavior. The more responsible your child is and proves to be, the more freedom he/she can be given.

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Be Yourself.

You will never be as cool as your kids. The only way you will be hip again is when you get yours replaced.

Don’t try to be their “BFF”, just be their parent who cares enough to try and engage them on their turf. Don’t comment on every picture they post or “like” every status update. After all, you are the only parent they have. Do not trade down your elite position by trying to be their friend.

They have enough of those.

Get Outside.

Remember when we were kids we had things like trees, parks, museums, sporting events, zoos, books and sunshine? Oh wait, we still have those things. Though technology is playing an ever increasing role in our world, it is important that we still find ways to get our children offline, outside and being active. They might not be interested or good at sports but it is important that you

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Summer Fun Guide Looking for fun things to do this summer? We’ve got the rundown on enjoying all Columbia has to offer.

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ever let anyone tell you there’s nothing to do in Columbia.

Whether its water, air, or ground, outings and explorations are offered in a dazzling array. That means indoors as well as outside. Something for everyone, young and old. So c’mon, parents! Grab those running shoes, t-shirts, sunscreen and sunglasses. It’s time to join in the sampling of summer pleasures in our city.

Our Famously Hot city wants your summer to be a great one. You still have weeks ahead to treat yourself to adventure, learning, exercise and contemplation. Let’s organize to scrutinize!

Getting ready to raft the Saluda River

WATER Hot summertime points directly to the waterways to cool off and splash.

Boating, kayaking, canoeing, tubing just a few of the ways to make use of our enviable waterways: Lake Murray and the three rivers of Saluda, Broad and Congaree. Outfitters can furnish anything you need for such an outing, for rent or for sale, with a skilled guide available for novices.

With names like Adventure Carolina Inc. (796-4505), River Runner Outdoor Center (771-0353), Get Your Gear On (799-0999), and Palmetto Falls Water Park (751-3381), it doesn’t take much imagination to picture yourself cool and wet and carefree.

Palmetto Falls Water Park, located on Fort Jackson, features a 10,000 square-foot pool, a large corkscrew water slide, large and small speed-slides, and a toddler pool.

The largest fireworks display in South Carolina will top off the July Parade of Boats at Lake Murray for the 23rd time. Saturday July 2: Boat parade begins at 12:30 p.m. at Bomb Island. Fireworks display at sunset approximately 9:15 p.m. Ideal viewing positions: Dreher Island State Park

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Cooling off at Palmetto Falls Water Park

and the Lexington parks at the dam.

Radio coverage on B106.7FM and Magic 98.5FM.

LAND Biking, hiking or mountain

climbing - plenty of destinations appear on the Midland’s map. We’re not in the mountainous part of the state, you say? Wait! What about the rural area known as Little Mountain, just outside Columbia? And I dare you to walk the trail at Riverbanks Zoo’s Botanical Garden

without wondering if it’s in the Blue Ridge mountains. Hilly, forested, historic - and you got there without leaving Columbia city limits.

The Riverwalk at West Columbia, and Riverfront Park on the Columbia side, are keystones for the planned network of many miles of walking and biking trails along the river, and both sites provide access for boats in the Congaree.

Kayaking the Congaree River Bikes have become increasingly popular for getting around and exploring. Unless you’re an aficionado, you may never have heard of TrailLink. com - guidebooks for free, featuring the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

Abandoned rail lines are being converted to bike trails for a surprising look at some little-known wilderness areas. Local enterprises such as Outspokin Bike Shop (254-9797), The Cycle Center (256-0557), and Bike Columbia Task Force (545-3381) can help with information.

Peachtree Rock Preserve can rightfully be called one of a kind.

Nowhere else will you encounter such diverse terrain on a walking trail: sandy, swampy, rocky, hilly and flat, along with the iconic rock and its nearby waterfall.

It’s about as interesting a hike as one could hope for, and just off Highway 6 in Lexington County, near Swansea.

South Carolina Nature Conservancy, (254-9049).

Award-winning Riverbanks Zoo presents animals, walkways and information along with a Botanical Garden. This has been voted South Carolina’s most popular tourist attraction several times. Plenty for young and old to enjoy.

AIR At Jim Hamilton Owens Field, private pilots take youngsters for flights over the area. And did you know there are soccer fields and a skateboard park on this site? Just two miles from the State House.

PARKS

Hiking near Peachtree Rock

Think big, medium, or pocketsize. Columbia parks come in all sizes.

The flagship, of course, is Congaree National Park, a proud stand of champion trees nurtured by the

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Relaxing on the lazy river at Palmetto Falls Water Park

.swamp and river bottoms. Admission is free; boardwalks and boating .is available for exploration, and a classy museum offering up displays .about this historic site. .

One step down from National, we list State Parks in the

Columbia area. There’s Sesquicentennial, on U.S. 1 just north of the city, with hiking and a lake. Dreher Walking trail at the Island State Riverbank’s Zoo Park at Lake Botanical Garden Murray offers camping, boatlaunching and swimming, and a prime spot for the July 2 Parade of Boats and fireworks show.

Richland and Lexington counties’ parks include tennis, swimming, and other activities across the landscape.

Check out Saluda Shoals Park, Caughman Tennis Center, North Springs, Seven Oaks… for starters.

Your city planned thoughtfully for Columbia neighborhoods, also, with parks in residential areas where neighbors can visit, chat and share their child-care time. City parks such as Sims Park, Mays Park, Heathwood, and others provide shade, open space, spray pools, clubhouse and picnic shelters, all within a reasonable walk of the homes in the area, and free to everyone. Perhaps the best-known is downtown’s Finlay Park, large enough for band performances and big gatherings. It’s often the terminus for races and walkathons.

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Air-conditioned retreats have their charms these mid-summer days. South Carolina State Museum and EdVenture Children’s Museum share space at the Gervais Street Bridge. Plenty of parking, along with a multitude of exhibits and activities and interesting lessons to be learned in both buildings.

The Columbia Museum of Art offers classes along with the formal exhibits, and McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina is a trove of historic items and lore.

Live theater doesn’t take a vacation during Columbia summer.

Town Theater, Trustus, and Workshop all put on shows and workshops through July. Sign up to take part or just attend a show to see your talented neighbors in action.

Nickelodeon’s presence on Main Street south of the State House is not long for this world. In a very short time, this film-specialty organization will be showing off in dazzling new quarters a few blocks up the street, near the Columbia Art Museum.

Waterfalls and walking trail at Finlay Park

Art classes at the Columbia Museum of Art

Check it out.

All of these enterprises can be found on-line, with plenty of details about location, hours, and prices. Click on the Calendar of Events at Columbia Metropolitan Visitors Bureau, for ongoing schedules. Then, there’s one you already own, with no e-mail, no Web page, no headquarters. Just the State House grounds; an open lawn where you feed the squirrels and stock up on local history, any time you like and free for all.

Don’t be caught wondering. Get out and find out for yourself. You’ll be glad you did.

Eddie at EdVenture Children’s Museum

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Easy Summer Cooking Simple Mediterranean-style recipes to make your summer entertaining a breeze WRITTEN BY KAREN PETIT » RECIPES BY PATRICIA MOORE-PASTIDES » PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAY BROWNE

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erhaps the beauty and romance of the Greek Islands are beckoning you for a July cruise. But the reality may be that a “staycation” is more in tune with your budget or time constraints this year.

Don’t despair! Take a page out of Patricia Moore-Pastides’ book – cookbook that is, and head to the kitchen to treat yourself and your family and friends to a taste of the islands.

By turning to Greek Revival, Cooking for Life, you’ll give Spiced Berry a new spin to Soup, page 47 a traditional July 4th party – or any other summer party.

You’re likely to discover what MoorePastides, the First Lady of the University of South Carolina, found during her trips to Greece and its alluring islands: The Mediterranean Diet, borne in the hundreds of coastal villages along the Mediterranean Sea, is delicious and easy to prepare. The fact that science continues to prove numerous health benefits linked to the Mediterranean Diet and lifestyle is just one more reason to take Moore-Pastides’ recipes to heart.

For the hurried hostess, MoorePastides has good news. “The preparation is typically simple, and most recipes require little cooking time. The exception may be the stuffed eggplant, which requires a little more time.”

The public health advocate who came to South Carolina in 1998 when her husband Dr. Harris Pastides was named

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dean of the Arnold School of Public Health, Moore-Pastides is a popular instructor in the Columbia’s Cooking! program at USC. She is passionate about the diet’s emphasis on fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, and red wine, if you wish.

“Many people believe that learning to cook the Mediterranean way will be difficult. But when they come to the classes at Columbia’s Cooking!, they realize how easy it is, and the food is so good,” she said.

“That’s why any of these recipes are perfect for entertaining.”

As the aroma of Swordfish Kebabs, being grilled at the USC President’s House, wafted through the kitchen, Moore-Pastides said, “This is my absolute mission – to promote healthy lifestyles.

For me, sharing these recipes and writing the cookbook are about promoting public health through living a healthy lifestyle.”

Although she had selected recipes that would be a hit at summer gatherings, the same ones can be incorporated into a person’s daily diet or a family’s meals, she said.

“If we look at the diseases that are killing us – stroke, heart disease, cancers, and their contributing risks of diabetes, hypertension, obesity – we realize these are all related to lifestyle,” Moore-Pastides said while arranging dishes for a photographer.

“The Mediterranean Diet helps lower the risk for many of these health problems.”

“I find that people really are concerned about improving their health and are making changes in their diets and lifestyles,” she said. “I’m inspired by the great number of people who are growing their own vegetables.”

MoorePastides also has a garden outside the President’s House. In fact, the red cabbage for the Wild Greens and Cabbage Salad in the accompanying photograph is from her garden, which has a variety of herbs and vegetables, including heirloom tomatoes, okra, and beans, that often find their way into dishes prepared for guests at USC. “From our family’s travels in Greece, I wanted this cookbook to share the experiences of the Mediterranean lifestyle and its health benefits – the importance of meal time, of sharing meals with family and friends,” she said. “It’s much more than just the food itself.”

And that’s what makes this particular meal a treat for summer guests.

It’s all about the joy that comes from sharing good, delicious – and healthy – food with those we love!

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Herbed Swordfish Kebabs 2 pounds swordfish steaks ½ cup olive oil 2 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried sage 1 tsp. dried thyme ½ tsp. sea salt Several turns of cracked black peppercorns 2 yellow summer squash 2 zucchini 1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes 1 cup pitted kalamata olives 1 lemon cut into wedges 1. Preheat grill to high. Cut swordfish steaks into 3-inch cubes and place them in large shallow bowl to marinate.

2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, sage, thyme, sea salt, and cracked black pepper. Whisk well. Pour this mixture over the swordfish and let swordfish marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Wash summer squash and zucchini; cut into 1-inch rounds. Wash cherry tomatoes.

Set aside these vegetables with the pitted kalamata olives.

4. Put swordfish, squash, tomatoes, and olives on skewers, creating colorful

patterns. Leave some space between ingredients so they can cook well.

5. Grill the xifias souvlaki over high heat, turning to cook on all sides, until swordfish has turned white with golden edges and vegetables are slightly charred.

Serve with lemon wedges. Serves 6.

Coriander and Garlic Olives 1 jar (approximately 6 ½ ounces) green olives cured in salt and water ⅓ cup good fruity olive oil Juice of ½ lemon 3-4 small lemon wedges with peel 1 T. coriander seeds, coarsely crushed with mortar and pestle 3 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and rough chopped 1. Strain the liquid from the olives and discard it, but save the jar. Place the olives in a bowl. Make a marinade by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon wedges, crushed coriander seeds, and roughly chopped garlic. Stir to combine.

2. Return the olives and marinade to the jar. If the marinade doesn’t fill the jar, add enough additional olive oil to fill the jar to the top. Put the lid on and turn it to secure tightly. Shake the jar to combine the liquids, which will separate.

3. Prepare Elies Tsakistes the day before you wish to serve them so the olives will have time to absorb the flavors of their new marinade.

Greek Salad 2 ripe native tomatoes 1 ripe native cucumber ½ cup finely diced sweet onion (approximately half a medium-size onion) ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled ½ cup kalamata olives For dressing: ⅓ cup olive oil 1 T. red-wine vinegar 1 T. fresh-squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano Sea salt and pepper to taste 1. Wash the tomatoes and remove the stem end. Cut the tomatoes in half first, then slice them into 3/4-inch wide wedges.

If the tomatoes are large, cut the wedges in half lengthwise. Peel the cucumber, and then slice it into ⅓ inch rounds. If the cucumber is very thick, cut the rounds in half.

2. Combine the tomato, cucumber and diced onion in a bowl and add the crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives.

Toss to combine well.

3. In a small mixing bowl whisk the olive oil with the red-wine vinegar and lemon juice. Add dried oregano and sea salt and pepper to taste. Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and serve immediately.

Serves 2–4.

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are light brown, toss in basil leaves and sauté them for a minute or two. Garnish papoutsakia with pine nuts and basil leaves.

Serves 6 as a main dish.

Spiced Berry Soup 2 cups fresh raspberries 2 cups fresh strawberries 1 T. brown sugar 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom ¼ tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 cup orange juice 1 ½ cups grape juice

Stuffed Eggplant and Zucchini 6 tiny eggplants, washed 6 small, thin zucchini, washed ¼ cup olive oil and an additional 1–2 T. to drizzle 2 medium yellow onions, diced small 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups crushed tomatoes (canned, or grated fresh tomatoes) 6 cups of baby spinach, chopped Sea salt Black pepper Red-pepper flakes 1–2 T. olive oil 10–12 fresh basil leaves (whole, stems removed) 2 T. pine nuts 1. Do not cut off stems or bottoms of vegetables. Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise and do the same with the zucchini. Scoop out the central flesh of the vegetables, leaving a ½ inch thick shell.

Chop the central flesh of the vegetables into small pieces and set aside.

2. In a bowl large enough to hold the eggplants, soak them in salted water (using 2 teaspoons of sea salt and water to cover the halves) for 30 minutes. Place a heavy plate on top to keep the eggplants submerged.

3. Heat ¼ cup of olive oil in medium sauté pan over medium heat and sauté onions until soft and golden. Add the minced garlic, stirring while it cooks for a few minutes so it doesn’t burn. Add chopped zucchini and eggplant and cook for a few minutes while stirring.

4. Add crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Turn up heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes while stirring with wooden spoon.

5. Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted and well combined with tomato mixture. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper and red- pepper flakes to taste. Cook until the liquid is reduced by about half.

6. Remove from heat and let stuffing mixture cool a bit.

7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare covered baking dish by brushing the bottom with olive oil. Remove eggplant halves from salted water and pat them dry with clean kitchen towel. Place the eggplant and zucchini halves in baking pan and fill with the tomato/spinach/eggplant/ zucchini/onion mixture.

8. Baking time depends largely on size of eggplants and zucchini. Plan on about 1 ½ hours. When done, eggplants and zucchini should be thoroughly soft. For a soft caramelized eggplant, cook covered for first 30 minutes, then uncover and drizzle with a little olive oil. Check the eggplants and zucchini periodically. If they look dry but are not yet soft, add a little water to the pan and cook until vegetables are very soft and water has evaporated. The papoutsakia should be almost to point of falling apart.

9. Remove casserole from oven and let it stand. This dish is most flavorful at room temperature, but it may be served warm.

10. When dish is ready to serve, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in small frying pan over medium heat; add pine nuts. Turn pine nuts with wooden spoon continually to brown them evenly. When pine nuts

1. Wash berries and set aside. Puree 1 ½ cups of strawberries and 1 ½ cups of raspberries in a food processor with the brown sugar, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon.

2. Transfer the puree to a medium-size pot and add the orange juice and grape juice. Start cooking Spiced Berry Soup over medium-high heat, stirring until the soup just begins to boil. Then lower heat and simmer while stirring for about 3–5 minutes to blend the flavors and reduce the contents slightly. Remove the pot from the heat, pour the soup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, and refrigerate soup so it is well chilled before serving.

3. Slice remaining strawberries and add them and the whole raspberries to the chilled soup. Serve Spiced Berry Soup with a small scoop of Honey Frozen Yogurt.

Serves 8.

Honey Frozen Yogurt 2 cups plain Greek-style thick yogurt (nonfat works fine) ¾ cup honey ½ cup buttermilk (skim or low fat works well) 1. In large bowl, stir together yogurt, honey, and buttermilk until ingredients are well blended and smooth. Chill mixture in refrigerator until it is very cold; then transfer it to an ice-cream maker. Process until mixture thickens, approximately 25–30 minutes. Transfer it to a flat airtight container; freeze to firm.

2. Five to ten minutes before serving, take Honey Frozen Yogurt from freezer and let it soften. Serves 8.

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Travel

Roman Holiday The Italian capital’s enduring attractions keep visitors returning for more TEXT and PHOTOGRAPHY BY M.C. SPENCER

T

he distinguished British travel writer H.V. Morton concluded, “One never says goodbye to

Rome.”

Even a brief stay confirms the truth in Morton’s words. Perhaps more than any other European destination, Rome with her stunning public buildings, churches, monuments, piazzas and museums— clustered in a compact, pedestrian-friendly Centro Historico (historic center)—brings centuries of Western history and art to life. Indeed, a southern friend and veteran traveler to Rome advises: “Just breathe in the history!” It doesn’t take long to conclude that a lifetime of visiting isn’t enough to take it all in.

But Rome’s charms don’t end with her architecture and art treasures. She’s a romantic city with a vibrant, 21st-century street life. It’s safe for visitors to explore the historic center, both day and night, and to mix with the locals, who are eager to share tips on fabulous restaurants, wine bars, cultural events and places to shop.

A friend who knows the city well went so far as to exclaim, “In Rome, you can’t find a bad restaurant… or bottle of wine! Her enthusiasm brought to mind Mark Twain, who reflected on his visit to the city: “I felt like a boy in a candy shop…

The Spanish Steps, a popular gathering place for locals and visitors.

there was everything to choose from!”

Once in Rome, the residents’ livefor-the-moment attitude will inspire you to relax and enjoy yourself. Whether it’s because of the rich culture, the cuisine and wines, or simply the afternoon pastime of enjoying one’s favorite flavor of gelato (Italian ice cream), locals exude a perpetual joie de vivre that’s contagious.

The Landmarks

The Trevi Fountain where tossing a coin is supposed to ensure your return to Rome.

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Where does one begin? It’s essential, of course, to visit the iconic sites that have attracted visitors for generations: the archaeological remains of the city’s ancient Forum; the Colosseum, where gladiators once entertained Rome’s rulers (recognized today as one of the Seven Wonders of the World); the Vatican and its museums full

of jaw-dropping art; Emperor Hadrian’s Pantheon, constructed in the second century A.D.; monumental Trevi Fountain where, according to legend, tossing a coin into the water ensures one’s return to Rome; the Spanish Steps, a popular gathering place for locals and visitors alike; and the lovely Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome’s equivalent to New York City’s Central Park and site of a museum full of extraordinary art, including some of renowned sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s most evocative works.

Just as important, be sure to take in the panoramic views of this incomparably beautiful city from four locations: the Capitoline Hill, epicenter of ancient Rome; the Janiculum Hill on the other side of the Tiber; or from the promenade at the top of the Spanish Steps. If you’re ready to indulge, dine near the Spanish Steps at Imago, the rooftop restaurant in the elegant Hotel Hassler. You’ll overlook Rome by night and experience the city’s best Italian cuisine, served by waiters in

(top) The Ponte Sant’ Angelo with the Vatican in the background; (above) Famous sculpture, The Dying Gaul, in the Capitoline Museum.

tailcoats and white gloves, who’ll greet you upon arrival with a selection of champagnes on ice!

Apart from the Hassler’s rooftop, my favorite viewpoint is the Capitoline Hill, site of the world’s two oldest public museums. After a stroll through Piazza del Campidoglio, dominated by Michelangelo’s statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius mounted on his horse, I enjoy relaxing at the Caffè Capitolino, where people meet to watch the sunset color Rome’s facades in shades of crimson and gold.

By all means, don’t miss taking a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Tiber River, then lingering in Piazza Navona, where Bernini’s marble masterpiece, the Fountain of the Four Rivers, overlooks sidewalk cafes and an ongoing circus of street performers, artists and vendors. One of the most popular watering holes in this grand piazza is Caffè Bernini, where you can sit outside with a “ringside” view of the piazza while enjoying classic Italian dishes.

Up-And-Coming Neighborhoods Allowing time for exploring Rome’s trendy, up-and-coming neighborhoods is a “must.” Cross the Tiber River and head into picturesque Trastevere, an area that once was a separate town and whose locals maintain a unique dialect and cuisine.

This neighborhood’s narrow, labyrinthine streets and alleyways lead to charming cafes and boutiques and to Piazza Santa Maria, the neighborhood’s central

(top) The nave inside the Vatican; (above) The legendary she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.

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Web Sites

www.buzzinrome.com English language site with current events in Rome and more. www.turismoroma.it Rome’s official tourist site. www.carolinatravellife.com Global online travel site.

Getting There

Check U.S. Airways (800-622-1015) for flights from Columbia to Rome via Charlotte or Philadelphia. You can leave Columbia in the afternoon and be in Rome the next morning for brunch. meeting place and site of the old church of the same name with its beautiful, 13th-century mosaics by Pietro Cavallini. In the evenings, Trastevere is hopping with locals and visitors who flock here to drink, dine and shop.

You can also find in Trastevere some of the best hotel bargains in the city.

Another Roman neighborhood that’s a delight to explore is Monti, an area with a seductive, Bohemian atmosphere. Just a few blocks from the Forum or Colosseum, its tiny, cobbled streets are chockablock with lively bars and cafes, artsy boutiques full of hip clothing, and galleries with artisanal products from all over Italy.

Popular for lunch is Trattoria Monti, a 30-year-old, family-run establishment that serves reasonably priced pasta specialties. Another of my favorites, established in the 1960s, is La Taverna, whose Italian specialties are served with a large selection of wines, all at excellent prices, to a tightly packed, talkative crowd of neighborhood regulars.

Accommodations

Hotel Hassler (www.hotelhasslerroma.com) Top-of-the line accommodation considered one of Europe’s best hotels.

Hotel Stendhal (www.hotelstendhalrome.com) Excellent mid-range hotel near most of Rome’s top attractions.

Casa di Santa Francesca Romana, (www.sfromana.it/english) Former home of a noble family, this charming hotel in Trastavere offers both good value and an excellent location.

Cultural Preservation The good news is that Rome is enjoying a new era of cultural pride and preservation. This has resulted in improved access to her attractions. The city’s museums are among the most elegantly designed in the world, and archaeological sites have become more attractive and user-friendly. For example, the Colosseum—the marquee of the city’s Imperial Age—has had part of its surviving outer wall cleaned, and a number of subterranean passageways, formerly used by gladiators and wild beasts, have been opened to the public. Additional efforts are underway to fully restore the facades as well as those of the Forum. Also, many of the historical sites around the city have extended their hours.

In the early second century A.D., Martial, the Latin poet from Hispania, exclaimed, “Goddess of continents and peoples, Oh Rome, whom nothing can equal or even approach!” Centuries later, in 1909, British poet Percy Bysshe Shelley penned in a letter: “All the miracles of ancient and modern art are contained in this majestic city… the impressions of Rome exceed anything I have ever experienced in my travels.”

Today, such enthusiasm shows little sign of waning.

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(clockwise from top left) The Forum; Michelangelo’s Pieta in the Vatican; Statuary in the Villa Borghese Gardens; The Swiss guards at the Vatican; The Colosseum; Statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the Piazza del Campidoglio.

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DINING OUT » Rosso Trattoria

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ristian Niemi loves red, but not for any of the reasons you might think.

The mercurial Niemi called his third Columbia restaurant Rosso Trattorio Italia – “rosso” meaning red in Italian. And deep crimson tones are everywhere in the edgy-yet-warm design of the eatery tucked into a corner of Trenholm Plaza.

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The Buratta Caprese: Heirloom tomatoes with roasted red pepper vinaigrette and basil infused olive oil and herbed crostini bread.

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Dining Out

Executive chef Travis Rayle prepares an eclectic menu that features traditional Italian favorites along with specialties like maltagliati.

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One hallmark of Rosso hits your senses as soon as you walk in. You’re enveloped in the cozy aroma of a grill and oven fired by blazing hardwoods. feel,” says frequent diner Burt Pardue. “We have gotten to know the servers, bartenders and chefs and love the personal touch they all give the place.”

Favorites of Pardue and his wife, Hazel Monteith, include savory appetizers – steamed mussels with fennel and pancetta, espresso lamb chops and a pulled-pork bruschetta with “one of the best barbeque sauces I’ve ever tasted.” They also enjoy the reasonably priced Italian wines – and the fact that Rosso has transformed their son Daniel, 16, into something of a foodie.

“He loves the prosciutto, goat cheese and fig pizza,” Pardue says.

One hallmark of Rosso hits your senses as soon as you walk in. As you take in the crimson walls, sleek black accents and burnished cypress, you’re enveloped in the cozy aroma of a grill and oven fired by blazing hardwoods.

Cooking with flames during a Columbia summer? Isn’t that a little . . . redundant?

“It’s brutal,” concedes Niemi, who can be found manning the grill most evenings. But the payoff is flavor that’s seared into every dish.

Niemi’s origins are in cooler climes: His ancestors from Finland settled in the rugged country of northern Minnesota.

Niemi was a well-traveled Farsi translator in the Army, a pre-med student at one

point, then studied architecture and worked in historic restoration. An enthusiastic selftaught cook, he eventually was drawn to culinary school.

While embracing the local-foods concept – he helped start the All-Local Farmers Market held Saturdays at 701 Whaley in Olympia – Niemi knows it can pose challenges.

It is pure serendipity when he cruises Richland County on his motorcycle, spots a yard full of fig trees and finds a steady source of fruit for his fig puree. It’s more problematic when hail damages the local strawberry crop, wrecking the pastry chef ’s plan to feature strawberries with his tiramisu.

Niemi rolls on, always looking for fresh ways to keep customers happy and looking forward to his own next adventure.

In the fall, he’s planning a sojourn in California wine country, learning the tricks of the wine trade.

“Maybe I’ll get an idea for my next career,” he says. – Linda H. Lamb

Rosso Trattoria Italia

4840 Forest Drive, Columbia (803) 787-3949 www.rossocolumbia.com Monday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

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So, is red the color du jour to remind you of the juicy tomatoes in many an Italian dish? Of the glowing coals in the wood-fired grill and oven? Or perhaps, of the recent trend toward the tomato-y in Gamecocks sports gear?

Nope. “I’m a huge Formula 1 fan, and red was always Italy’s color,” Niemi says recalling the shiny “race red” that has characterized Italian race cars for decades.

It’s a fitting fave for Niemi, who always seems to be racing from one project to the next – striving for excellence as well as his own entertainment.

Chances are you’ve enjoyed some of his other culinary projects in Columbia.

Niemi co-founded Mr. Friendly’s in Five Points, known for its New Southern cuisine.

He’s since sold his share of that restaurant, but still owns Gervais & Vine, a wine and tapas bar in Columbia’s trendy Vista district.

When he opened Rosso in 2009, Niemi veered off in yet another new direction.

“I wanted to do rustic, seasonal Italian food, using mostly local ingredients,” he says. That means a relatively limited menu with fresh-from-the-farm foods. A risotto dish might include winter squash in February, peas in the springtime and sweet corn during the summer.

By “rustic,” Niemi means that while dishes are artfully combined, most are prepared simply with a thrown-together air.

Examples: maltagliati, featuring hand-torn pasta, or a homey peach shortcake flecked with rosemary.

“We love the local, neighborhood

Restaurant

Guide Locations: (D) Downtown; (DS) Devine Street; (F) Five Points; (FA) Forest Acres; (I) Irmo; (L) Lexington; (N) Northeast; (R) Rosewood; (V ) Vista Area; (W ) West Columbia Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries (D) 931 Senate St., 799-0441; (FA) 4751 Forest Dr., 787-3178; (I) 285 Columbiana Dr., 407-6443; (N) 460-2 Town Center Place, 788-6200.

Hamburgers, with an array of other options available. Daily 11am-10pm.

Harper’s Restaurant (F) 700 Harden St., 252-2222. Enjoy casual dining with an array of American cuisine, including steak, chicken, seafood, BBQ, burgers and salads. Lunch and Dinner, Mon-Thurs 11:15am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:15am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-10pm.

Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House (D) 900 Main St., 748-0540. English-style brew pub with a variety of fresh homemade dishes. Brewhouse serving continental fare and regional favorites. Handcrafted beer made in-house. Lunch, Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Dinner, Mon-Sat 4-11pm.

Liberty Tap Room & Grill (V) 828 Gervais St., 461-4677. Handcrafted brew-pub with rich ethnic cooking styles serving seafood, steak, chicken, burgers, soups and salads.

Mon-Sat 11am-until, Sun 10am-until, Sun Brunch 10am-3pm.

Ready to Eat?

Use our restaurant listings to find the best eating and drinking in Columbia.

American

Cellar on Greene (F) 2001 Greene St., 343-3303.

Unique combination of wine shop by day and wine bar by night. Offering 3 course meals with steak, seafood or duck as well as pizza and desserts.

Dinner, Tue-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.

City Center Grill (D) 1200 Hampton St. (in the Columbia Marriott), 744-6940. Traditional American favorites with regional fare. Breakfast, Mon-Fri 6:30-10:30am, Sat-Sun 6:30-12, Lunch daily,11:30am-2pm, Dinner, Mon-Sat 5-10pm.

Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar (N) 841-4 Sparkleberry Ln., 788-6966. New American grill with extensive wine list. Serving seafood, pork, chicken, salads. Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am2pm, Dinner, Mon-Thurs5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm.

Tombo Grille (FA) 4509 Forest Dr., 782-9665.

Forest Acres hotspot serving incredible food, wines, and high-gravity beer. Dinner MonThurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm.

Yesterday’s (F) 2030 Devine St., 799-0196.

Relaxed family atmosphere serving up regional dishes made fresh daily. Menu items include beef stew, BBQ, lasagna and chicken. Lunch and Dinner, Sun-Thurs 11:30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11:30-1am.

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Restaurant Guide Asian

Baan Sawan Thai Bistro (DS) 2135 Devine St., 252-8992. Quaint bistro offering traditional Thai dishes with seafood, chicken and beef.

Choose from a variety of Curry flavors. Dinner Tue-Thurs 5:30-9pm, Fri 5:30-10pm, Sat 5:309pm. Take out is available.

M CafĂŠ (D) 1417 Sumter St., 779-5788.

Fresh Asian cuisine and Mandarin tea room.

Lunch and Dinner, Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 5-10pm.

Miyoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (D) 922 S Main St., 779-6496; (FA) 3250 Forest Dr., 743-9996; (I) 1221 Bower Pkwy., 781-7788; (N) 715 Fashion Dr., 7888878; (V) 701 Lady St., 255-8878. Unique Asian flared foods, sushi, fine teas and specialty entrees. Hours vary by location.

SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar (V) 807 Gervais St., 931-0700. Serving up award winning sushi with fresh ahi tuna. Grill menu includes steak, chicken and beef. Dinner, Mon-Wed 4:3010pm, Thurs-Sat 4:30pm-midnight.

Thai Lotus Restaurant (I) 612 St. Andrews Rd., 561-0006. Lunch and Dinner Daily, 1110pm, Lunch Buffett11am-2pm.

Bakery

Tiffanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery & Eatery (N) 8502 Two Notch Rd., 736-2253. Full service delicatessen and custom bakery. Specialty is wedding cakes.

Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm.

BBQ

Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smokehouse (I) 301 Park Terrace Dr., 661-7533; (L) 4952 Sunset Blvd., 3561070. Voted some of the best BBQ in all of Columbia, offering full menu or Southern buffet with all the sides. Lunch and Dinner Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

Grouchoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli (F) 611 Harden St., 7995708; (N) 111 Sparkleberry Ln., 419-6767; 730 University Village Dr., 754-4509; (I) 800 Lake Murray Blvd., 749-4515; 2009 Broad River Rd., 750-3188; (FA) 4717 Forest Dr., 790-0801; (L) 117 ½ E. Main St., 356-8800.

A local favorite featuring made-to-order sandwiches, low-fat options, soups and salads.

Lunch and Dinner. Hours vary by location.

Rosewood Market and Deli (R) 2803 Rosewood Dr., 256-6410. Wide variety of menu selections such as coconut shrimp, gumbo, pasta, soups and salads. Low carb healthy dishes available. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-7:30pm.

Dessert

CafĂŠ Strudel (W) 118 State St., 794-6634.

European style cafĂŠ serving an array of sandwiches, soups, salads, and burgers. Breakfast and Lunch Mon-Wed 8:30am-3:30pm, ThursSat 8:30am-10:30pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm.

Nonnahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (V) 930 Gervais St., 779-9599.

Offering a lite lunch and dinner menu, with some of the best desserts in Columbia. Relaxed, yet upscale atmosphere wonderfully decorated with original artwork from local artists. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12:30am.

Fine Dining

Alâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Upstairs (W) 300 Meeting St., 7947404. Romantic and elegant Italian restaurant overlooking the Columbia skyline. Entrees include fresh fish, steaks, chops, pasta and lamb.

Dinner, Mon-Sat 5-10pm.

Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (N) 150 Forum Dr., 865-1001.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily, SunMon11:30am-9pm, Tue-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm.

Deli/CafĂŠ

Columboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (D) 2100 Bush River Rd. (in the Radisson Hotel), 744-2200. Unique Italian cuisine, prime steaks and a superior wine list served up in a casual intimate atmosphere.

Breakfast daily, 6:30-11am, Lunch and Dinner daily 11am-midnight.

The Gourmet Shop (F) 724 Saluda Ave., 7993705. A local favorite, serving homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts. Menu items include turkey pesto, reuben, chicken salad, and smoked salmon. Mon-Fri 9am3:45pm, Sat 9am-4:45pm, Sun 10am-3:45pm.

Dianneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Devine (DS) 2400 Devine St., 254-3535. Italian influenced cuisine, serving seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, soups and appetizers. Dinner Mon 5-9pm, Tue-Sat 5-10pm.

DiPratoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (F) 342 Pickens St., 779-0606. New York style delicatessen serving Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with signature sandwiches, soups and salads. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sat brunch 10am-1pm, Sun brunch 10am-4pm.

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Garibaldi’s (F) 2013 Greene St., 771-8888.

Sophisticated neighborhood café with an art deco bar, serving classic Italian fare and delectable seafood.

Dinner, Mon-Thurs 5-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-10pm.

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Hampton Street Vineyard (D) 1201 Hampton St., 252-0850. Offering an array of cuisines with seafood, pastas, beef and chicken. Menu changes quarterly. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 6-10pm.

Rosso Trattoria Italia (FA) 4840 Forest Dr., 787-3949. Elegant casual Italian food fare serving up local, seasonal products, Menu boasts an array of pastas, grilled meats, steaks, and excellent wine list. Dinner, Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.

Hennessy’s (D) 1649 Main St., 799-8280. One of Columbia’s landmark restaurants offering elegant dining in a casual atmosphere. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 6-9pm, Fri-Sat 6-9:30pm.

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Lexington Arms (L) 314 West Main St., 3592700. Serving a wide variety of foods including lamb, beef stroganoff, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dinner, Mon-Thurs 5:30-9pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm.

Momo’s Bistro (DS) 2930 Devine St., 2522700. Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere.

Choose from seafood, steak, pork, chicken, lamb and salads. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm, Fri 5:30-11pm, Sat 5:30-10pm, Sun Brunch 10:302:30pm.

Motor Supply Bistro (V) 920 Gervais St., 256-6687. Serving up innovative food with a menu that changes twice daily. Lunch, TueSat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun Brunch 11am-3pm, Dinner, Tue-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:3010:30pm, Sun 5:30-9pm.

P.O.S.H. (D) 1400 Main St. (in the Sheraton Hotel), 988-1400. Breakfast only, Mon-Fri 6:30-10:30am, Sat-Sun 6:30-11am.

Ristorante Divino (V) 803 Gervais St., 7994550. Authentic Northern Italian cuisine, serving homemade pastas, seafood, duck and beef. Reservations suggested. Dinner, Mon-Sat 6pm-until.

Terra (W) 100 State St., 791-3443. Great neighborhood restaurant serving wood-oven pizzas, quail, red drum, steaks and salads.

Dinner, Tue-Sat 5pm-until.

Business, Bridal, and Private Dinners and Luncheons are available!

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Greek

Grecian Gardens (W) 2312 Sunset Blvd., 794-7552. Authentic Greek cuisine including an excellent wine list. Menu selections include chicken, seafood, steaks, Greek pizza, salads and sandwiches. Lunch and Dinner, Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm.

Moe’s Grapevine (R) 4478 Rosewood Dr., 7768463. Casual and personal dining experience with an Italian flare. Lunch, Tue-Fri 11am2:30pm, Dinner Tue 5-9pm, Wed-Sat 5-10pm.

Travinia Italian Kitchen (L) 5074 Sunset Blvd., 957-2422; (N) 101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd., 419-9313. Contemporary Italian cuisine serving fresh pasta, soups, chicken, pizza, veal and seafood. Lunch and Dinner Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 12-9pm.

Villa Tronco (D) 1213 Blanding St., 2567677. Enjoy casual fine dining in Columbia’s oldest Italian restaurant. Old world charm with authentic recipes. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:00am2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-9pm.

Japanese

Camon Japanese Restaurant (D) 1332 Assembly St., 254-5400. Hibachi-style cooking with seafood, steak and chicken. Dinner, MonSat 5-9:30pm.

Sakura Japanese Restaurant (FA) 4827 Forest Dr., 738-9330. A local favorite serving up an array of tasty seafood and sushi dishes prepared fresh daily. Lunch, Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:3010pm.

Sato Japanese Steak & Seafood (FA) 1999 Beltline Blvd., 782-1064. Authentic Japanese cuisine prepared at your table with the finest chefs. Dinners include appetizer, soup, and salad. Choose from steak, chicken or seafood.

Lunch Tue-Fri 11am-3pm, Dinner 4:30-10pm daily.

Mediterranean

Al-Amir (I) 7001 St. Andrews Rd., 732-0522.

Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, Dinner MonFri 5:30-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30-9:30.

Gervais & Vine (V) 620-A Gervais St., 7998463. Spanish-styled Mediterranean wine and tapas bar offering a wide selection of beers, outside seating and a menu with culinary influences from across the Med. Dinner, MonThurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.

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Restaurant Guide Seafood

Blue Fin (N) 461-4 Town Center Place, 8657346. An upscale yet casual atmosphere with a full bar. Dishes include seafood, pasta, chicken, soups and salads. Lunch daily 11am-2:45pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 3-11pm, Sun 3-9:30pm.

Blue Marlin (V) 1200 Lincoln St., 799-3838.

Serving dishes with a Cajun and Creole influence.

Menu includes seafood, steaks and chicken.

Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30, Dinner Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-11pm.

Bonefish Grill (FA) 4708 Forest Dr., 787-6200; (I) 1260 Bower Pkwy., 407-1599. Great seafood dishes prepared on a wood-burning grill, all within a relaxed casual atmosphere. Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 4-11:30pm, Sun 4-10pm.

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A fine-dining seafood restaurant with an array of seafood dishes, steak, chicken, sandwiches, soups and salads. Kids menu available. Dinner TueThurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.

The Oyster Bar (V) 1123 Park St., 799-4484.

Columbia’s original oyster bar, serving the freshest Gulf oysters, steamed or raw, soups, and shrimp and grits. Mon-Sat 4-until.

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Southern

Mint Julep Bistro & Lounge (N) 120 Sparkleberry Crossing Dr., 419-7200.

Mediterranean style “small-plate” dining with traditional Southern ingredients. Selections include shrimp & grits, gumbo, BBQ, chicken dishes, soups and salads. Full wine and liquor bar.

Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm.

Mr. Friendly’s (F) 2001 Greene St., 254-7828.

Serving new Southern cuisine including seafood, chicken, beef and wild game. Sophisticated and casual atmosphere, extensive wine list and a wide variety of micro-brew beer. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:3010pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm.

Steaks and Seafood

Ruth’s Chris Steak House (D) 924-A Senate St. (in the Hilton Hotel), 212-6666. U.S.D.A. prime beef, chops, chicken and fresh seafood.

Reservations recommended. Breakfast daily 7-10:30am, Lunch daily 11am-3pm, Dinner SunThurs 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 3-11pm.

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actor in today’s cost of fuel in tallying up the tab for flying to breakfast at some remote airport in South Carolina and you’ve got some pretty princely grits. Flyers keep taxiing in, but grits alone could not have stuck one of the state’s most enduring organizations together for more than seven decades.

Since 1939 the South Carolina Breakfast Club’s staying power has been friendships and the shared love of flying.

Except for a few years during WWII when military planes got whatever fuel was available, the club’s fly-ins have been uninterrupted.

Private pilots within the Palmetto State’s general aviation population have taken to the air every other Sunday morning, flown to different airports, and hunkered down in a hangar for a hot breakfast that hospitable volunteers had waiting when they landed.

“South Carolina can be proud of itself,” said Gerald Ballard, who has been re-elected president every year since 1979.

“There is no other club like this in the

country, although I have gone to Georgia, North Carolina and some other states to help them start one. But people there start wanting to change things and the club doesn’t make it.”

Ballard credits the loose-knit club’s founders with the vision to anticipate what long-term benefits would give this club staying power. “The club has no dues, no rules, and if you’ve ever been once, you’re a life-time member. Safety is behind the whole thing, but the fact that it’s a lot of fun keeps it going.”

The founders figured if pilots flew their planes to a different part of South Carolina a couple of times a month, it would keep them current with their licensing requirements. Familiarity with these airports could come in handy in an emergency. “Breakfast Club pilots never have to be strangers – they know somebody all over the state,” Ballard said.

“I guess people in other states don’t value relationships as much as we do.”

Meetings have no agendas, no speakers unless someone has a brief

Local Crowd: Columbia flyers touched down recently at Holly Hill’s newly-named Larry Gardner Field for breakfast and camaraderie.

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announcement for the good of the group.

Safety is the secret ingredient, even for the fun part of the meetings –Call it a game, but the Bouncing Ball has a serious side.

“It’s nothing but a child’s rubber ball, but pilots respect it,” Ballard said.

Locals who drive in along with early arriving fly-ins hang out on the runway and watch as their buddies land their planes. “The group decides if somebody makes a bumpy landing. If the group says so, the pilot has to sign the ball, and there’s a point of pride to not having your signature on that ball, so they practice safe landings – another safety benefit,” Ballard said.

In time the friendly kidding heaped on those who landed less than well fades along with the inked-on signatures, making space for new autographs by pilots whose rocky landings were witnessed by the informal peer review group.

In a club with no office, and other than the president, only a secretary to schedule the fly-ins, archiving club history is left to those who tell and re-tell stories until they become legends. One keeper of the stories is Ira “Bud” Coward.

“My father attended the first South Carolina Breakfast Club meeting in Orangeburg in the late ‘30s while he was a student at Clemson (now University.)

When he graduated in 1941, he went on to become a fighter pilot in WWII, flying P-40 War Hawks in North Africa and Italy, and instructing in P-47 Thunderbolts after his combat tour. I have been attending these ‘gatherings of eagles’ since I started flying myself in the early ‘60s.”

“I can truly say the South Carolina Breakfast Club represents the state’s general aviation at its best,” said Coward, who served as director of the SC Aeronautics Division from 1999-2004. In 2008 he was appointed to represent the Third Congressional District on the SC Aeronautics Commission.

Coward added, “Public airports of South Carolina are in great shape thanks to federal, state and local support. Local airport sponsors enjoy hosting

these Sunday fly-ins because they bring recognition to their communities and to the services their airports offer.”

To own a plane in the early days of the South Carolina Breakfast Club was to be considered wealthy.

“Owners of large tracks of land relied on aerial surveillance to keep an eye on their Smooth Landing: A pilot brings his plane in for a practice landing, and keeps his name off the ‘bouncing ball.’ holdings. Private planes probably cost Most landing strips were grass able to get to town or market quickly in about ten times what until heavy warbirds required hard-packed vehicles. “The number of general aviation the family automobile cost,” figured Ron runways on bases that cropped up around pilots waned during those years,” Shelton Shelton, South Carolina State Museum the state like frogs after a rain, “Many noted. But not attendance at breakfast club science curator emeritus, who often gives a locations for today’s breakfast club fly-ins fly-ins. lecture on the history of aviation in South were air bases, or sub bases during the war, Kit planes soon began putting Carolina. and some fields still have, or reverted back ownership into the tinkering hands South Carolina had its first to grass strips after VJ Day,” said Shelton. of a new generation. To celebrate the aeronautics commission before the A good example is Columbia Army culmination of a long and arduous plane Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. “Dexter Air Base, observing its 70th anniversary building process, pilot builders often Martin had arrived and was helping select this year.

Soon after the war, that base headed to a breakfast club to show off their sites for a network of county airports,” said became the forerunner of Columbia newly minted birds.

Shelton. “And Bevo Howard, a famous Metropolitan Airport.

The breakfast club In the last decade, renewed interest stunt pilot, had set up flying schools in will be meeting there August 7. in restoring or building light sport planes Orangeburg and at what then was known By the mid to late ‘40s and early has added new comers to the breakfast just as Owens Field.”

‘50s, private pilots were choosing Pipers club. “They were pretty slow, had lower and Beach Crafts but oftentimes Cessnas, horsepower in the early days,” Shelton said, the most prolifically built airplane in “but these days, although they are still light general aviation history. “These were the and easy to fly, they are more comfortable.” planes flown most often to breakfast club,” Today’s entrepreneurs and said Shelton, who has helped restore and professionals equate time saved with flying. been part owner in a Cessna.

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“The club has no dues, no rules, and if you’ve ever been once, you’re a life-time member.”

– Gerald Ballard

Plane Selection: Club owners fly in a variety of aircraft, from the bi-wing stunt plane (top), to the ever popular Cessna single engine (above).

Many Sunday pilots were farmers the rest of the week. Xen Motsinger, named to the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in 1997 , figures farmers’ native engineering abilities transferred easily into aviation. “If they understood what made their tractors run, they had a good chance of applying the same principles to an airplane motor,” so these pilots weren’t daunted by the mechanical challenges associated with flying.

When interstate highways cut a swath through South Carolina in the ‘60s, rural pilots were less isolated, more

Design frequently flies to his consultation meetings if they are several hours or more away from Columbia. “I’ve even loaded equipment into my plane and taken it to clients that way,” said Christiano, a frequent breakfast club participant who also teaches at Midlands Technical College.

Stories of close calls, outrunning fast changing weather, and fixing problems that might have grounded lesser pilots abound at the breakfast club. No wonder the grits come with a side of braggin’ rights.

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The museum’s largest fundraiser and one of Columbia’s premier charity events featured the presentation of the SC Great Friend to Kids Award to honoree Dr. Stuart Hamilton and the Unsung Hero Award. Dancing, dining, music and a live and silent auction were held on EdVenture’s newest event venue, a 12,000 square-foot terrace overlooking The Congaree River.

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An Artist’s Eye and Michael Kenna: Venezia Michael Kenna’s work has been described as enigmatic, graceful and beautiful. The exhibition features 53 black and white images that demonstrate a skilled photographer’s ability to capture on film what we cannot see with our eyes, such as the movement of time and the presence of atmosphere. Kenna has captured the essence of Venice, its romance, its miraculous existence and its crumbling beauty.

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