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SPRING 2019 Volume 14 • Issue 1

12 Dear Readers: Note from the Editor

PUBLISHER Jerry Edwards, jerry@edwgroupinc.com 864-882-3272

14 It’s time to play on the water

EDITOR Brett McLaughlin, bmclaughlin@upstatetoday.com

22 History blossoms in Milledgeville 32 Shake off winter in Barbados

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40 Relax, recreate at Reynolds

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48 Fruit of the Upstate’s Vines

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54 A ‘Reserve’ of charity 60 Glorious gardens add to home’s beauty 72 Get your plaid on this spring

COVER PHOTO Jean Bauer, “Cold Morning Paddle” Upstate Lake Living’s 2018 Photo Contest Winner

84 Music & blooms celebrated

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don’t think I was imagining it when I say this winter was colder and darker than we are accustomed. It was back in early January that planning for this edition got underway and, because of the gray skies and cold temps that hung over our heads, we decided this edition had to be all about creating warmer and brighter thoughts.

To that end, writer Dari Mullins kicks things off with a story about all the new lake toys on the market. After all, if you want to think summer, thinking about boating and fun on the lake is a great way to start.

If a trip figures to be your next great escape, we’ve got suggestions. In fact, for the first time, we’ve ventured all the way to BRETT MCLAUGHLIN the Caribbean where writer Vanessa Infanzon found sunny skies, Editor blue lagoons, great food, fun things to do and, yes, island-made rum!

Closer to home, Bill Bauer suggests you might want to spend a few nights at Reynolds Lake Oconee in nearby Georgia. And, in the same general vicinity, you will find Milledgeville, one of those historic Georgia towns that Sherman spared during his march to the sea. Both venues offer great lodging, spectacular dining and interesting sights.

Even closer to the Upstate, Bill made a return visit to Victoria Valley Vineyards where, after 15 years, the wine is even tastier. Les Jayne and his family can’t wait to host you for a tasting or to simply enjoy a glass while watching the sun set on Table Rock.

Spring always means plenty of local festivals and great activities, so be sure to check our lengthy calendar of events. Likewise, a new season of local theater productions has begun to bloom.

We hope you enjoy this edition and, as always, I would be happy to receive your suggestions for good restaurants to visit and beautiful lake homes to tour. Just jot me a line at: bmclaughlin@upstatetoday.com Enjoy the sunshine!

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It’s been a long, cold winter, but the Upstate always finds a way to shine. Lake resident Jeff Lever awoke one morning and captured this rapturous sunrise, which we are happy to say he shared with Upstate Lake Living.

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The ground floor has a barn featuring six stalls, tack room with half bath, and washroom with hot and cold water for your horses. The upper level of the home is accessible from inside the barn or through the front door entrance. The two-story foyer leads up to the one level luxury living. The huge windows and skylight flood the home with natural light while framing views of rolling hills and the enormous Chestnut trees on the property.

The piece de resistance appears throughout the meticulously planned space – a grand, sweeping cathedral ceiling with exposed wood framing across the ceiling and exposed beams for an authentic farmhouse appeal.

The gourmet kitchen, featuring a walk-in pantry, flows seamlessly into the dining area and family room with a large stone fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. The spacious, open concept leads to the flagstone deck with an outdoor fireplace and beautiful views of the horse filled pastures. There are views from each room of this two bedroom, two bath home. The master suite provides privacy, views, and comfort with a luxurious master bath. A truly unique wildlife property for equestrians, hunters, or outdoor enthusiasts-not to be missed. Conveniently located, 15-minute drive or less, to Clemson, I-85, Lake Keowee and Lake Hartwell.

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TIME TO PLAY … on the water story by Dari Mullins

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Warm weather is just around the corner and many of us are itching to get out on, and in, the water as soon as possible.

For centuries man has been inventing ways to interact with the water. As technology has advanced, so has the complexity of these inventions. From wooden skis, to jet skis and now even motorized surfboards, new inventions are being created all the time.

Here’s a look at some of the newest, and hottest, water toy trends of 2019, focusing specifically on toys that can be easily used on lakes. Keep in mind that Duke Energy or the Army Corps of Engineers may have restrictions, so check before you invest.

WAKE FOILS One of the most unusual, and more expensive, new creations is the wake foil. Although a new wake foil costs about $1,500, the device opens an entirely new realm of possibilities beyond wake surfing. It allows you to surf behind any type of watercraft (recreational boat, pontoon or jet ski). It is a little tricky to learn, but once you do, you will likely be hooked.

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trend or see it in action, check out the following sites: • www.foil-academy.com/courses/wakefoil-academy • slingshotsports.com/slingshot-wake/slingshot-foil-wake • www.liquidforce.com/wakefoil.html • youtu.be/fLulOrM7pOg • youtu.be/VeWre1pGQVs WAKESURF SHAPERS Wakesurfing has exploded over the last five years. The ability to surf behind a boat without a rope is still amazing to watch, but the sport does usually require a special boat that comes with a hefty price tag. If you have an older inboard motor (It must be an inboard!), you can purchase a wakesurf shaper for about $200$500 and start carving out the perfect wake.

Listed below are a few of the most prominent and popular wakesurf shapers.

• Mission Delta: www.buywake.com/mission-delta-1-0 and www.missionboatgear. com/products/delta-wakesurf-shaper

• Liquid Force Wakesurf: www.buywake. com/liquid-force-wakesurf-edge-megawave and www.liquidforce.com/wakesurf-edge.html • Eight.3 Wakesurf Shaper The 138 Concave Blade: www.buywake.com/eight3-wakesurf-shaper-the-138-concave-blade JET SURFERS If you don’t have a boat but still want to surf, there is a toy for that. Jet Surfers are motorized surfboards that allow you to surf in any water conditions and can be easily transported to your favorite water spot. These cost about the same as a jet ski — between $8,000 and $12,000.

Learn more about jet surfing here: • www.jetsurfus.com/ • e-surfer.com/en/electric-surfboard-comparison/ Wake foils are pricey and a little tricky to learn, but they open up an entirely new realm of water fun by allowing you to surf behind any type of watercraft.

WATER SKIING Gone are the days of wooden skis and show ski pyramids, but water skiing is making a comeback in 2019.

Traditionally “real waterskiing” took place on a slalom course that limited skiing to those who had access to the course and were good enough to run it. Now manufacturers are designing skis aimed at free ride or open water skiing. These skis are wider and more flexible with a larger bevel, which enables them to float more easily thus allowing skiers of all body types to ski at slower speeds.

Here are some examples of open water skis: • HO Hovercraft: www.hosports.com/product/waterskis-hovercraft • HO Freeride: www.hosports.com/product/waterskisfreeride • HO Evo: www.hosports.com/product/waterskis-evo • Radar Butterknife: radarskis.com/products/mensbutter-knife • Radar Katana: radarskis.com/products/katana ZUP BOARD/ HYDROSLIDE VERSA BOARD For the beginner, the ZUP board is designed to help everyone get in on the fun of tow sports. The ZUP board or Hydroslide’s Versa board resembles a kneeboard and costs around $300. It has foot straps and side grab handles. The rope hooks on the front of the board removing the stress from the upper body. It can be used on your knees, or in a standing position.

• zup.com/ • obrien.com/hydroslide/product/2019-hydroslide-versa-2/

Wakesurfing has exploded over the last five years. If you have an older inboard motor, you can purchase a wakesurf shaper such as the one pictured here for about $200-$500.

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Water skiing is making a comeback in 2019 as manufacturers are designing skis aimed at free ride or open water skiing.

For those that prefer a little calmer interaction, new inventions in watercraft have made getting out on the water more convenient than ever. From packable kayaks to inflatable boats, there is something for everyone to get out and explore the waterways.

FISHING KAYAKS These specially designed kayaks allow you to reach areas that are inaccessible by boat. They range in price from a few hundred dollars to thousands, depending on size, features, etc.

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The design provides stability, storage and other features to keep you dry and organized while out fishing.

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$1,800 and assembles in two minutes to get you on the water quickly.

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PAKAYAK For those wanting the option to explore different lakes or waterways the Pakayak provides portability without needing a large vehicle or racks to carry a traditional kayak. The Pakayak is split into six pieces that nest inside each other and fit inside a wheeled bag. It costs about

INFLATABLE PONTOONS If you prefer something a little larger than a kayak, there are inflatable pontoons that allow you to explore the smaller, shallow areas of a lake. Ranging in price from $500 to $3,000, this is an economical way to explore the water.

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you as well. Water trampolines and The Blob will entertain your family for hours.

These can be pricey — usually costing in the thousands — but they basically provide a waterpark on the lake.

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{above} Smaller watermats allow kids to run and play. {below} Floating hammocks allow you to lounge on the water without getting wet … even in the shade if you like.

PADDLEBOARDS The traditional paddleboard has been around for several years, but the design and options continue to evolve. From 10-person paddleboards to e-paddleboards, there is something for everyone preferring to stand and move on top of the water.

Here is the e-paddleboard site: www.supjet.com/products/supjet-powered-standuppaddle-board And, here is a device to modify any paddleboard and make it into an e-propelled one: www.currentdrives.com/ pages/electrafin

INFLATABLE SLIDE Many of us remember the water slides when we were younger. Children and adults love the thrill of racing down a slide into the water. Costing about $6,000, inflatable slides provide the exhilaration of yesterday in a safe, modern design.

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WATER TRAMPOLINE/FUN PARK If you prefer to stay near your dock and have fun, there are lots of options for

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Adults can lie out and relax on top of the water, even in the shade should they own a watermat similar to this one that comes complete with its own shade.

WATERMATS/FLOATING PADS Spending time on the lake is all about having fun and relaxing — no matter what form it takes. Watermats allow you to get out on the water and relax on a stationary surface. Kids can run and play on them while adults can lie out and relax on top of the water. These mats usually cost around $700-$1,200+ depending on the size and design you prefer.

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FLOATING HAMMOCK FRAMES These floating frames allow you to lounge on the water without getting wet. You can stretch out in a hammock right on the water. Prices range up to $2,000+ depending on if you need the hammock included and how elaborate you want it.

• www.dudeiwantthat.com/outdoors/watersports/hammocraft-floating-hammockframes.asp • www.hammocraft.com/

JETOVATOR This last water toy is the ultimate vehicle for extreme fun on the water. The Jetovator costs around $8,000, and it uses the jet propulsion from a jet ski to propel you into the air. It is the ultimate aerial vehicle on the water.

• www.jetovator.com/ These are just a few of the cool water toys available to enjoy this summer. If you know of others or end up purchasing some of these, I would love to hear from you at dari@watersportscentral.com. n

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HISTORY and a whole lot more blossom in

MILLEDGEVILLE story by Brett McLaughlin | photos courtesy of Milledgeville-Baldwin CVB

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sk half a dozen residents of Milledgeville, GA, why Gen. William T. Sherman didn’t burn the town down in 1864 and you’ll likely get half a dozen different answers. Some might suggest he had a local girlfriend. Quipsters will joke that there wasn’t anything worth burning.

No one really knows the reason for Sherman’s benevolence, but the quipsters are clearly wrong because there were a lot of beautiful homes and elaborate government buildings back then.

And, today, they still stand as testimonials to a time

that was both serene and surreal. Collectively, they create a focal point for the city’s tourism trade. Individually, they are sights to behold.

Milledgeville’s colorful history predates the Revolutionary War, but its period of greatest significance was from 1807 to 1868 when it served as the fourth capital city of Georgia. It was in the House Chambers of the Old Capitol building on E. Greene Street that the Secession Convention was held in 1861. It was in the Old Governor’s Mansion, built in 1839, that the state’s chief executives lived for over 30 years and that Sherman spent one night in the fall of 1864 as his army marched toward Savannah.

To truly enjoy the history of Milledgeville, visitors are advised to plan an overnight stay. (See related list of lodging options.)

Tour real Civil War history in the Old Capitol building, where Georgia legislators voted to secede from the Union. It is now home to Georgia’s Old Capital Museum and Georgia Military College.

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The easiest, and perhaps most entertaining, way to get a great overview of the town and its history is by riding “Milly” the trolley. Her two-hour tour departs M-F at 10 a.m. (Sat. at 11 a.m.) from the Visitors Center, 200 W. Hancock St. Stops vary depending on the day, but the Governor’s Mansion and Old Capitol are part of every tour.

Statehouse Square — one of four squares in the historic district — is where your trolley guide will introduce you to the Old Capitol, as well as St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church (circa 1841), where Sherman is said to have quartered some of his horses. Today, Georgia Military College (1879) a preparatory school and twoyear junior college, utilizes the gothic style capitol building and grounds, but tourists can visit the House Chambers.

Penitentiary Square, where the state prison was from 1817 to 1868, is now home to Georgia State College. As you circle the square, countless historic homes and buildings will be brought to your attention. Among them will be Flagg Chapel, the first African-American Baptist Church started in 1830 by Wilkes Flagg, a former slave, blacksmith, preacher and head waiter to nine governors at every state dinner held at the mansion.

Another frequent trolley stop is the BrownStetson-Sanford House (circa 1825), one of several homes designed by Milledgeville architect John Marlor. The house features a double portico, fanlights and a cantilevered oval staircase.

Another way to enjoy Milledgeville’s history is a walking tour. A brochure outlining 44 points of interest is available at the Welcome Center.

Among the stops are the former opera house, where Oliver Hardy once worked as a projectionist, and the oldest Masonic Lodge building still in operation in the United States. The walk will also take you past Memory Hill Cemetery (a third square) where there are graves of slaves and soldiers, politicians and college presidents. Congressman Carl Vinson and author Flannery O’Connor are among those buried here.

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{above} The c. 1839 Old Governor’s Mansion is an important architectural marvel that housed Georgia’s chief executives for 30 years and is recognized as one of America’s finest examples of High Greek Revival architecture. {inset} Fans of author Flannery O’Connor will want to visit Andalusia, a picturesque farm where the American author lived from 1951 until her untimely death in 1964.

Guided tours are available. {below} Milly the trolley is pictured outside Flagg Chapel Church, one the first black churches in Milledgeville. The trolley tour is the best way to take in the town. A drive through the landmark historic district includes rotating visits to the Old State Capitol, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House.

GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS! As both a tourist mecca and college town, Milledgeville has no shortage of accommodations.

From unique bed and breakfast offerings to a full array of national brand inns, and even camping options, finding a place to put The Soho Lofts — four luxury, industrial, your head down is loft-style hotel suites in downtown historic never a problem.

Milledgeville are only two blocks from Georgia If you like to stay Military College and Georgia State College. where the action is, consider the trendy Soho Lofts on Wayne Street. Located in the heart of historic Milledgeville and the town’s unique collection of boutique shops, these apartment-like accommodations are affordably chic.

You can make yourself at home in one of four air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators and stovetops. Flatscreen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.

Best of all, you are within a five-minute walk of Georgia State College, the Old Governor’s Mansion and several historic homes. It’s also a great spot to stay if you want to take advantage of Milledgeville’s vibrant nightlife, including live entertainment at several venues.

• Soho Lofts, 107 S. Wayne St., 478.453.3993 If, however, you seek more sedate, yet still historic, accommodations, journey just four blocks to N. Columbia Street and the city’s premiere bed and breakfast, the historic Antebellum Inn. Here, you will find five unique, spacious bedroom suites and two parlors, all containing furniture pieces from the late 19th century when the home was built for Judge Rufus Roberts and his family. The home is a great example of Greek architecture. Its asymmetrical floor plan and Greek revival portico are an example of the transition between the Classical and Victorian periods.

Innkeepers Darcy and Mike will greet you at the door, answer your questions and provide you with your own key to the Inn. Best of all, they will awaken you with the fragrant smells of fresh coffee, homemade muffins and a fabulous gourmet breakfast. (Raspberry French toast and homemade quiches are among their specialties.)

• Antebellum Inn, 200 N. Columbia St., 478.453.3993 Options a short drive from the historic district include: • Comfort Suites, 2621 N. Columbia, 478.453.2212 • Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2631A N. Columbia, 478.452.5202 • Hampton Inn, 2461 N. Columbia, 478.451.0050 • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2600 N. Columbia, 478.295.1144 • La Quinta Inn & Suites, 1839 N. Columbia, 478.454.9000 For a complete list of lodgings in Milledgeville, visit www.

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Rose Hill, a Greek Revival home (circa 1852), is the centerpiece of the Lockerly Arboretum, and presides over a 50-acre parcel that features shrubs, trees, herb beds, rhododendrons, a conifer collection and bulb and perennial beds.

MORE THAN JUST HISTORY By early April dogwoods are blooming and azaleas are bursting on the scene in central Georgia. Located less than three hours southeast of the Upstate, (Go to Commerce, GA, and turn south on Highway 441.), a trip to Milledgeville is a great way to get a jump on spring.

Not only is the city close to the Bartram Forest, where visitors can enjoy educational hiking trails through natural wetlands with abundant wildlife, but also the Oconee River Greenway is easily accessed there. There are multiple fishing stations and a boat ramp as well as trails that can be used by hikers, bikers or joggers.

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church is a regular stop on the trolley tour. Built in 1841, the church was twice damaged by fire but restored. It is also where Sherman housed his horses while occupying the town in fall 1864.

Another way to enjoy the outdoors is to spend time at Lockerly Arboretum and Rose Hill Plantation, 1534 Irwinton Hwy. The arboretum includes 47 acres of trees, shrubs, flowering plants and flowerbeds.

There is also a tropical and desert greenhouse. Guided tours are available, or you can simply enjoy the grounds at your own pace. A number of events take place each spring. (See accompanying list). Rose Hill (circa 1852) is the centerpiece of the arboretum and a fine example of plantation architecture in the Cotton Belt of the Old South. The trolley tour makes stops here Monday through Wednesday.

Fans of renowned author Flannery O’Connor will also want to plan a visit to Andalusia on Highway 441. This picturesque farm is where the American author lived from 1951 until her untimely death at age 39 in 1964. It was here that she lived under the care of her mother while completing

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the bulk of her literary work. The farm’s environment influenced the setting of many of her writings and provides a keen insight into her literary genius.

BOUTIQUES ABOUND DOWNTOWN! The city offers an abundance of shopping from its historic downtown to an enclosed mall. In the heart of the city, over 10 blocks of historic architecture are filled with coffee shops, clothing boutiques, antique stores (10 in downtown alone) and eateries. Here you will find hidden gems, trendy styles and, in at least one case, a jewelry store celebrating over 125 years in business.

Among the most popular boutiques is The Market Collective, where a group of likeminded ladies were brought together by their love of vintage treasures and inspired by all things creative. Here, the owners share their love of home décor, vintage clothing and offer a variety of unique gift items.

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{above} The Oconee River Greenway Park and Riverwalk provides an area to walk, jog or bicycle. It also affords access for trout fishing in the Oconee River. {below} Bring the grandkids and enjoy some outdoor fun, taking advantage of Milledgeville’s access to the Oconee River Greenway and nearby Lake Sinclair.

Adam Heagy, manager of Oconee Outfitters in downtown Milledgeville, rents all the equipment you need for kayaking, paddle boarding, hiking or biking.

that has something to please everyone, from gifts to apparel for girls and guys.

Firefly Boutique offers casual and high-end ladies’ clothing, shoes and accessories from a downtown storefront. The shop features several designer brands that are exclusive to the store, offering a wide selection of clothing items to Milledgeville and the surrounding area.

These and dozens of other interesting shops line the streets of the historic district. Stop by the Visitor’s Center where they will be happy to provide you with a map and a shopping cart full of great suggestions.

EVENTS • Through May 3, Georgia College & the Department of Art will host Sushi, Tomatoes, and Orange Julius.

Selections from the Georgia College Permanent Art Collection curated by students will be exhibited Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. and by appointment.

• Perhaps the city’s most unusual tourist event is the Doll Wedding held April 27 at the Governor’s Man-

GREAT EATS FROM DAWN TO DUSK You won’t go hungry during your visit to Milledgeville as the city offers a variety of restaurants and dining options ranging from country rustic to Southern elegance.

You can enjoy a made-to-order brick oven pizza at local staple The Brick, taste a bit of Italian Milledgeville-style at Biba’s, or up the ante with Southern fare served a bit more elegantly at Aubri Lanes, now located at The Club at Lake Sinclair.

Or course, there is great barbecue at Old Clinton BBQ, or, if you are more adventurous, the Metropolis Café, 138 N. Wayne St., comes highly recommended for its Indian, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, or Bollywood Tacos 107 W. Hancock, puts a whole new spin on its namesake offering.

Jackson’s on Sinclair, 3065 N. Columbia, features unique dishes such as Parmesan cheese grits and lobster crab carbonara, but also local favorites such as scallops and prime steaks. Visitors have raved about the seared sea scallops with white wine and lemon butter caper sauce, as well as the cowboy smothered New York strip. If you’re lucky, buffalo blue cheese oysters may be on the menu as an appetizer special.

The restaurant is casual in nature, featuring live entertainment and karaoke on some evenings.

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• Wine in the Woods at Lockerly Arboretum and Rose Hill, March 28 and May 30, 5-7 p.m. Each event will showcase a particular collection on the property. The March Wine in the Woods will feature the azalea collections.

The May event will feature the meadow to celebrate Lockerly and to kick off summer.

• Lockerly Arboretum will hold its annual plant sale April 26, noon to 6 p.m., and April 27, 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will feature a wide variety of plants, including vegetables, herbs, annuals, perennials and shrubs. Some unusual plants will be available as well as some fun and unique raffle items.

• First Fridays are a monthly fun & festive event downtown with live music, face painting and activities for the young as well as young at heart. Participating merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife spots stay open late, present special events and offer discounts on the first Friday of each month.

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know where Mary Poppins travels when she’s not helping wayward children and their families — Barbados in the Caribbean.

Mary gave herself away with her quick response to the medicine she administered to herself and the Banks’ children in one of the first scenes of Mary Poppins. Her enthusiastic “Rum punch!” made it clear she had spent time on the tropical island drinking cocktails made with local rum.

If you want to put winter into your review mirror, you may want to consider abandoning your wayward children — or taking them along — for a spring fling in the sunny Caribbean.

Barbados was a British colony until 1966. Its official language is English, and the population is just over 285,000. The country is 166 square miles, slightly larger than the city of Charleston. It’s southeast of St. Lucia and Martinique, making it the easternmost island in the Caribbean.

Bearded Fig Trees, sugar cane plants and coconut trees are scattered throughout Barbados’ lush landscape. The Bearded Fig Tree may be the inspiration for the island’s name. When the Portuguese landed there in 1536, they saw the aerial roots and called the island, Los Barbados, or the Bearded Ones.

The temperature ranges from 73 degrees to 85 degrees all year-round. It’s a 4 ½-hour flight from Charlotte, NC, to Barbados on American Airlines. Daily nonstop flights are offered at certain times of the year, although traveling with a magical umbrella on an eastward wind is much quicker.

— STAY — Accommodations in Barbados vary in cost, amenities and style. There are options to meet most everyone’s budget and needs.

All-inclusive hotels, adult-only resorts, golf resorts and family-friendly options are available. Most tourists stay on the South or West Coasts and take excursions to the East Coast and middle of the island to see attractions.

On the South Coast of Barbados, the western side of Miami Beach offers calm waters and is the ideal place for swimming. Photo courtesy of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

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High-end boutique properties such as Cobblers Cove provide spa treatments, excursions and special events each night in a peaceful setting. Ask for their specialty drink, the Cobblers Cooler — a blend of rum, vodka and Grand Marnier. Included in the stay are all the watersports: water skiing, paddle boarding, snorkeling and swimming with the turtles. Guests have the option of garden, ocean view and oceanfront rooms. Children under 12 are not permitted at this property.

Familiar hotel companies such as the Fairmont, Hilton, Radisson, Sandals and Regent have locations on the South and East Coasts.

The Intimate Hotels of Barbados is a non-profit company formed under the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association. It connects the independently owned guesthouses, villas and apartments located across the island. Cozy one-bedroom apartments to private luxury villas are available.

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{at top} Cobblers Cove’s suites are named after popular streets and neighborhoods in Barbados. Photo by Nigel Wallace {above} This signature suite was named after the original name of the property, “Camelot.” Photo by Nick Smith

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— PLAY — A visit to the 350-year-old St. Nicholas Abbey, a fully-operational, 400-acre sugar cane plantation, begins with a complimentary rum punch. The guided tour of The Great House, courtyard, museum and “Annabelle” — their beloved still — ends with a rum tasting. Stopping at the Terrace Café is the best way to extend your visit at the abbey. Its patio overlooks a wooded forest and offers lunch, wine and cappuccinos.

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8 TIPS FOR TRAVELING TO THE CARIBBEAN Follow these tips from Jennifer Brammer, a travel agent for AAA, for planning an island vacation: 1. Plan an island getaway two months in advance to ensure a choice of accommodations.

2. Consider view, level of privacy, pool access and atmosphere when choosing accommodations.

3. Be sure your passport is up-to-date and valid for six months past your dates of travel.

4. Book excursions through a reputable tour operator, hotel concierge or travel agent.

5. Bring cash (USD) for tips and small purchases. Credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and hotels.

6. Call your credit card company beforehand to let them know of travel dates and destinations.

7. Ask about resort fees and tourist taxes.

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Hunte’s Gardens is a plant and flower enthusiast’s dream.

Anthony Hunte created the garden in a collapsed cave and, in 2007, opened it to the public. It boasts two-acres of winding paths through statues, plants, trees and flowers with benches for quiet relaxation. Visit Hunte’s home for rum punch, lively conversation and a bird’s eye view of the gardens.

Sports enthusiasts have a wide range of options: golf one of five PGA Standard golf courses; fish for marlin, tuna and wahoo; watch a polo match at Apes Hill Polo Club or see the West Indies cricket team play at the Kensington Oval. There are caves to explore, catamarans to ride and festivals to attend.

An anniversary or vow renewal may call for a celebration such as a special dinner or excursion. Tricia Augustine with Soulmates Barbados works with couples to determine how they want to mark the occasion. She can plan an intimate event with a personalized menu, decorated table and keepsake.

Relying on taxis is a necessity. Like the British, the Bajan people drive on the left side of the road. They rely on roundabouts rather than traffic lights, and most roads are nar-

Hunte’s Gardens is two acres of winding paths through statues, plants, trees and flowers with benches for quiet relaxation. Photo by Sue Stubbs

row and unmarked. Companies like Blu Isles Inc. can organize transportation to and from the airport, tours and visits to gardens and beaches. They can create a personalized itinerary based on your interests. Hotels often offer excursions throughout the week at reasonable prices.

—DINE — Barbados restaurants feature seafood, steak, chicken and vegetarian options with Ital-

ian, Indian, Caribbean and British influences.

Tapas, Castaways and 13°/59° Restaurant and Bar overlook the water — offering a quiet and romantic setting. The restaurant at The Atlantis Historic Inn is on the East Coast. Its menu offers sandwiches, burgers and the catch of the day. Be sure to stop at the beach for a view of the large rock formations with swirling water, called Bathsheba.

Visit the local coffee shops, bakeries and corner restaurants for authentic West Indies products. On Saturdays, the Bajan’s favorite dish, “pudding & souse,” is sold out by 1 p.m. It’s made with pork, sweet potato, breadfruit and green bananas and topped with pickled cucumber.

Splurge on colorful, crafted cocktails made with local rum. Try Banks Beer at any restaurant, coconut water on the Chamberlain Bridge in Bridgetown and rum at one of the corner rum shops. “Lime out” — hang out — with the locals to learn the rich history of Barbados.

And, when you see an overdressed woman with a carpetbag and umbrella lounging at the hotel pool, think supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and be on your way.

— VACATION RESOURCES — • Intimate Hotels of Barbados, www.intimatehotelsbarbados.com • Cobblers Cove, www.cobblerscove.com

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t was created for power, but it also created fabulous opportunities for rest, relaxation and flat out good times.

In 1979, Georgia Power constructed the Wallace Dam on the Oconee River. Slowly, the water backed up into the rolling hills of central Georgia enveloping 19,000 acres of water and creating 374 miles of shoreline. The result is Georgia’s second largest reservoir, aptly named Lake Oconee.

Today, the lake and its surrounding countryside provide the setting for Reynolds Lake Oconee, an active lifestyle community nestled about halfway between the hustle and bustle of Atlanta and the slower pace of Augusta.

Reynolds is a community with an identity all its own, whose mission is to focus on providing a special place of dramatic natural beauty and recreational possibilities.

Reynolds Lake Oconee has vacation stay and play options galore — all designed to fit your group’s size and recreational pursuits. From condos and cottages to the on-site Ritz Carlton and a host of restaurants, you will be catered to from your first night to your last.

The caliber of golf is top shelf with five championship An amenity complex consisting of a renovated and awardwinning clubhouse, golf course and pro shop, playground, bocce ball and tennis courts surrounds the Landings Cottages.

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courses available for play and a practice facility, instruction and club-fitting center at the Reynolds Lake Oconee Kingdom of Golf presented by TaylorMade.

Lake Oconee also provides some of the state’s best fishing along with swimming, boating, skiing, camping, picnicking and water skiing. Other amenities include four full-service marinas and a tennis center. You can relax by the pool, play a few sets of tennis or try your hand at the outdoor shooting and archery sporting complex.

WHERE TO STAY Each of the facilities is suited to host anything from a family vacation getaway to an annual golf retreat with

friends, to a romantic getaway for two.

These well-appointed cottages and condominiums provide the perfect introduction to the daily lifestyle enjoyed by Reynolds Lake Oconee full-time members.

The Village at Lake Club Pointe features 2- and 3-bedroom condos with spectacular golf, water and woodland views.

These units are situated just yards from The Ritz-Carlton, a Peter Burwash International Tennis Center and The Lake Club Marina. Other clubhouses and amenities are just a short drive away.

The Landing Cottages are charming 3and 4-bedroom cottages that make up the heart of The Landing community within Reynolds. First built in 2007 and 2008, The Cottages surround an amenity complex consisting of a renovated and awardwinning clubhouse, golf shop, Bob Cuppdesigned golf course, playground, bocce ball and tennis courts.

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signed to comfortably accommodate eight and have four bedrooms, 4½ baths, a full kitchen, two open living spaces and expansive porch areas.

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds on Lake Oconee opened in 2002. The 251-room resort offers several dining options plus a 26,000-square foot spa and is currently

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WHERE TO PLAY GOLF Reynolds has been named the “Best of the Best” Golf Community by Robb Report. Each of the resort’s courses has a fully staffed golf shop.

Thick pine forests, rolling landscapes and the dramatic lakefront are all part of the beauty of The National Course.

Pictured from a nearby bluff are the second and third holes.

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The Landing is the first club built on Lake Oconee.

It winds through natural woods and over rolling terrain with three holes wrapping along the lake shoreline. It is a challenging course known for fast greens and demanding shots.

The Preserve Course was designed with the help of Fuzzy Zoeller and Hubert Green. It gets near Lake Oconee in only a few spots, but plays along numerous smaller water hazards, particularly on the back nine.

Heavily wooded and natural, the fairways are wide and generally forgiving, but are also hilly and produce many uneven, tricky lies.

{inset} The Great Waters Course is a pleasant and playable Jack Nicklaus design loaded with risk/reward choices. • The picturesque beauty of the Lake Oconee course is evident in this aerial photo of the 17th and 18th holes.

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There are a host of formal Great Waters is a Jack Nicklaus course and casual dining options built in 1992. It is regularly cited as one at Reynolds Lake Oconee, of The Bear’s most pleasant and playable including this jaw-dropping courses, but it’s no pushover as it’s loaded venue, the Sandy Creek with risk/reward choices. The front nine Barn. Many eateries are plays through forest, but the expectation of only a short stroll from the the lake is always there until it first comes many lodging options. into play on the ninth hole. From there on in, the lake is regularly in view and in play with eight of the nine back holes hugging the Lake Oconee shoreline.

Tom Fazio took the natural Lake Oconee topography — thick pine forests, rolling landscape and the dramatic lakefront — and added his own brand of beauty when he designed The National. The course is accentuated by 60 feet of elevation change, strategic bunkering and firm, fast greens.

Finally, The Oconee Course features holes that mix opportunities for risk/reward shots with broad fairways and other forgiving features.

The lake only comes into play on the last few holes, but then it lines the 18th from tee to green to leave a dramatic final impression.

WHERE TO DINE When not choosing to prepare meals on their own or when staying in The Ritz Carlton, guests have a host of dining options. There are casual atmospheres at a number of clubhouse restaurants as well as inside the Ritz Carlton Reynolds, many only a short stroll from the lodging options.

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{clockwise from top left} Lake Oconee provides some of the state’s best kayaking. • Paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing and fishing are among the water activities available to guests. At the sporting grounds visitors will find a five-stand air rifle and archery range, and instructional/games area. • The spacious Linger Longer pool is very popular among visitors.

The Overlook at Great Waters is graced by Lake Oconee’s picturesque natural beauty.

Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, The Overlook allows diners to indulge in mouthwatering surf and turf dishes, grilled smoke pork chops, shrimp and grits, chocolate peanut butter pie and more offered on seasonal menus. The Overlook was also recently honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2018 Restaurant Awards.

The Landing Clubhouse serves classic club cuisine with a twist. Friday through Wednesday, enjoy lunch featuring artisan sandwiches, handcrafted burgers and market fresh salads, including the local favorite Chopped Sonoma.

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Eighty8 Kitchen & Cocktails pays homage to its long-standing roots by serving up traditional and comfortable Southern breakfast, Sunday brunch and dinner and cocktails.

At the Ritz Carlton you can enjoy casual and fine dining. Options include: Georgia’s Linger Longer Steakhouse, Gaby’s by the Lake, Chiminea Dining, Lobby Lounge and The Coffee Shop.

THE SPORTING GROUNDS The Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds, named for the beautiful creek that flows into Lake Oconee and shapes the course’s topography, opened in fall 2017 as a world-class sporting facility with a variety of sporting endeavors.

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Success story grows at “The Upstate’s Winery” story by Bill Bauer | photos courtesy of Victoria Valley Vineyards

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es Jayne relocated to South Carolina 33 years ago in search of warmer weather. Despite an itch to toil in the vineyards as he had in Canada, he never made making wine part of his relocation plan.

A Renaissance man of sorts, he had acquired profound knowledge and proficiency in many fields — most notably woodworking and building circular staircases. But, a 1998 slowdown in the family business created the opportunity he needed to get back to his roots.

Today, he is owner, operator, grape grower and winemaker at one of South Carolina’s most successful wineries, Victoria Valley Vineyards.

A self-taught man in just about everything he has done, Jayne, along with his family of six, planted his first grapes in 1999 and began building a magnificent European Chateau-type structure to house his winery and tasting room.

“It was a labor of love. Dad designed and built our winery, and every piece of wood including these beams was handmade by him,” said daughter Brittany, pointing to the high arched ceiling of the tasting room she manages just off Highway 11 in the shadow of Table Rock.

In 2004, Victoria Valley bottled its first vintage amassing 22,000 bottles of wine. Today, the firm produces two to three thousand cases each year from grapes harvested on 13 acres in Pickens County and from grapes purchased annually in the Southeast.

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Victoria Valley Vineyards is located just off Highway 11 in the shadow of Table Rock.

Jayne grew up working in the grape vineyards of southern Ontario and dabbled in wine making not far from the Niagara-on-the-Lake wine region. “Although I lived in an area with significant vineyard acreage and always shared in the growing season and winemaking process, I never worked professionally in the industry,” he said.

So, in some ways it was a return to the labors of his youth when he decided to invest his money and efforts into growing grapes and making wine, especially in South Carolina’s temperate rain forest climate.

“It’s a struggle sometimes,” Brittany said, “battling the humidity that produces powdery mildew and black mold and the threat of a spring frost after the buds have popped.”

But Jayne, a semi self-taught viticulturist and enologist who sought the assistance of a North Carolina winemaker for a few years, has learned to deal with nature and accept the wins and losses that are part of growing the European bunch grapes, Vitis vinifera, in the southern climate.

Wine is produced locally from grapes harvested on 13 acres at Victoria Valley Vineyards and from grapes purchased elsewhere in the Southeast.

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“Knowing and understanding how to grow fruitful and healthy plants in harmony with macro and micro climates that are ever-changing is my goal,” explained Jayne. “Healthy plants represent wonderful crops, and wonderful crops give you good wines.”

Growing grapes is a 12-month operation, but Jayne especially enjoys working in the winter and sees it as a time to work at an easier pace and contemplate what is needed for the upcoming year.

“Winter begins a new year of pruning and maintenance in getting ready for another growing season and the finishing and aging of previous years’ products,” he said.

Perched on unique fertile soil at 1,300 feet elevation, Victoria Valley has made it its mission to produce Vinifera wines.

“All wines have their place. Bolder wines go with bolder foods, and I like wines to match well with food,” said Jayne, who has no favorite grape.

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{above} “Knowing and understanding how to grow fruitful and healthy plants in harmony with macro and micro climates that are ever-changing is my goal,” says Victoria Valley Vineyards owner Les Jayne. {below} Freshly made soups, salads, sandwiches and appetizers are on the menu at Victoria Valley Vineyards. Photo by Bill Bauer

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“You just can’t find a more relaxing place to come and enjoy a bottle of wine,” said Tom Trevor, a Simpsonville native who travels to the winery on a regular basis.

Victoria Valley has a great following that not only savors the wines, but also revels in the hospitality and ambience that abounds. A spacious tasting room and gift shop is loaded with wine accessories and the work of local artisans; it is flanked by both an outdoor terrace overlooking the vineyard and an indoor dining area where guests can kick back and share a bottle of wine and enjoy freshly made soups, salads, sandwiches and appetizers.

Currently, Victoria Valley has roughly 15,000 vines, a far cry from the meager first planting Jayne had in 1999.

“To see a fresh first plant grow to maturity is a beautiful sense of accomplishment,” said Jayne, who planted them all and can usually be found patrolling his 47 acres of terraced land.

“He enjoys being in the vineyard more than anything,” said Brittany, “and takes pride in not only cultivating but protecting his vines. He even chased a bear one day that came down to munch on his grapes!”

Wine tastings, seasonal events, entertainment and pairing dinners, as well as a soon-to-be launched wine club, are all part of the Victoria Valley Vineyards experience. Winter hours at the tasting room are Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. The Café offers a full lunch from open to 3 p.m. and small plates and desserts right up to close.

The Jayne family likes to think of their haven as “The Upstate’s Winery” where they ask that you come and taste a little piece of Europe, experience a wine tasting from the dining room or terrace and enjoy a meal from their appealing menu. n Victoria Valley Vineyards is located at 1360 S. Saluda Road in Cleveland, SC, just past Table Rock off Highway 11. Call ahead for a special group tour or tasting at 864.878.5307. Additional information and directions are available at www.victoriavalleyvineyards.com.

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Reserve is haven for charitable work story by Brett McLaughlin

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undraising is a little like physical therapy … no pain, no gain. In the end, however, everyone generally feels better for having made the effort.

At The Reserve at Lake Keowee, residents have perfected the art of fundraising to the point where the effort required to contribute to good causes has become engulfed in a sea of good works.

Michael Arabe, chairman of The Reserve’s 2018 Charity Golf Classic, said it best: “A ton of work goes into the fundraising activities … but that time and effort are dwarfed by what the charity recipients are able to do with the money The Foundation passes through to them.”

Reserve residents and volunteers at the Swine & Dine are: (l to r) Debbie Michalovsky, Randi Destefano, Patsy DuPre, Lou Ann Lewis (sitting) and Cindy Burbach. Photo courtesy of The Reserve at Lake Keowee

Pick a pig and win a bottle of wine is just one of the fundraising games residents can enjoy as part of The Reserve Foundation’s annual Swine and Dine event.

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A Holiday Home Tour featuring several Reserve at Lake Keowee homes with an accompanying silent auction, has proven to be both fun and a good fundraising event for the Reserve Foundation. Photo by Caren Smith

Last December, The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation contributed a record $170,000 to local charities in Pickens and Oconee counties. That contribution brought to $861,000 the amount raised and donated since The Foundation’s inception in 2006.

“It is with gratitude to our Reserve members and Corporate Sponsors that we are able to provide these significant grants to lift up our local charities who serve a broad range of children, families and senior needs in our communities,” said Cathy Washburn, recently retired executive director of The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Community and Charitable Foundation.

“It took a large cadre of dedicated volunteers and donors to continue the giving tradition we have at The Reserve,” said Anita Arms, chairman of The Foundation Board of Trustees, in addressing last year’s effort.

Those fundraising events have varied somewhat over the years, but the Golf Classic and a community Swine & Dine Dinner and Auction have become fundraising staples. And, while no one will deny the events, which, last year, also included a holiday home tour, are a lot of fun, they are also a lot of work. The solicitation of sponsorships and donations from local businesses and individuals, as well as organizing and conducting the actual events, requires countless hours.

“The commitment, generosity and empathy of Reserve members are inspiring, and the amazing work our chosen charities do to improve the lives of so many in the local community is what motivates us all,” Arms said.

Good friends, good food and, apparently, interesting headwear, are all part of the Holiday Home Tour fundraising event at The Reserve at Lake Keowee.

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The Community Foundation sponsors regular cultural events, including concerts, plays, lectures and an Artist in Residence. The Foundation has four major functions: help preserve the area’s natural resources through environmental stewardship; provide educational programs for The Reserve’s members and guests; promote an arts program at The Reserve; and provide outreach activities for neighboring communities in Pickens County through The Reserve at Lake Keowee’s Charitable Foundation.

This year’s beneficiaries included: Helping Hands Children’s Shelter of Clemson, Feed a Hungry Child, Pickens County Meals on Wheels, Pickens Senior Center at the Hagood Center, Camp iRock, Center for Developmental Services, Ripple of One, Safe Harbor, Samaritan’s Health and Family Promise of Pickens County.

The importance of The Foundation’s contributions certainly isn’t lost on the folks who oversee these programs and rely heavily on the generous support of Upstate residents.

“This community has a heart of gold with so much compassion for those in need. They not only commit their personal funds to The Foundation, but they volunteer an incredible amount of time for the success of Pickens County,” said Dana McConnell, executive director of Center for Developmental Services.

Anita Arms, chairperson of The Reserve Foundation (left, in red), and Cathy Washburn, recently retired executive director of Community and Charitable Foundation (right, in red) hold a $170,000 check payable to the charities represented by others in this photo. Photo courtesy of The Reserve at Lake Keowee

Reserve resident and volunteer Patsy DuPre (left) and Cathy Washburn, recently retired executive director of the Community and Charitable Foundation, man a registration table at the Charity Golf Classic. Photo courtesy of The Reserve at Lake Keowee

“We are so grateful to the Reserve at Lake Keowee Foundation and the incredible people who make it possible,” said Samantha Tucker, grants manager at Safe Harbor. “Since 2015, more than $90,000 has gone to Safe Harbor through The Foundation in direct support of our services for domestic violence victims in the Pickens County area, including shelter, counseling and transitional housing.

“Each year, I am reminded what an exemplary group this is — their commitment to Safe Harbor and the community at large is exceptional.

A Safe Harbor resident recently wrote to us in a thank you note, ‘You all will never know how far-reaching your labor of love is in the community.’ I think these same words apply to the Reserve and their work through The Foundation.

We are so thankful for the partnership.” n

A couple of participants work to sink their putts during the Charity Golf Classic that raised some $ 80,000 for local charities last year.

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Each year, Nancy Kennedy plants an array of flowers and plants that ensure color around her Lake Keowee home from spring until winter sets in.

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here are a lot of beautiful homes on the hillsides overlooking Lake Keowee. Only a few of them have gardens as gorgeous as their great rooms.

Nancy Kennedy isn’t one to boast about the beauty of her hillside, but she loves to share it.

Since she and her husband, Mike, retired to The Reserve at Lake Keowee in 2007, she has converted the forested, steep terrain around their hillside home into a garden utopia. The palette of colors her plantings produce throughout the year changes as routinely as the glorious sunsets that play out across mountains that hang like a masterpiece on the horizon that encircles their home.

“I was worried about what I was going to do in retirement,” she said, practically laughing as she talks about a “hobby” that could consume every waking moment if she let it.

She and Mike lived in Michigan, where he worked in the marine craft business and she as a dietician. When he decided to retire early, they began looking for a place to live south of Michigan’s winters. Hendersonville, NC, was an option, but when it snowed during a visit and the white stuff stuck around, they decided to move on down the mountain.

“We were boaters for 30 years, but when you’ve boated on the Great Lakes …” she said, her comment going unfinished. “We love going out on the lake, but we didn’t want a lakefront home.”

Likewise, Mike wanted to live in a golf community, but not directly on the course.

When the lot they eventually purchased opened up on one of The Reserve’s ridges, they snapped it up.

“The lot was so steep and wooded that we actually had to look at it from the neighbor’s house,” she recalled, “but when we saw the view, that was it.”

It didn’t take long for them to become the 16th full-time residents of The Reserve community.

Standing on a deck that affords them a 270-degree, winter view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Nancy explained that the view and a large kitchen were determining factors in the home’s design. The result is a telescopic view of Whitewater Falls and the Jocassee Dam from the great room, and a lake view from the kitchen. » CONTINUED ON PG.64

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“I like to cook and have dinner parties, and Mike likes to cook, too, so we wanted a big kitchen,” she said, walking between a formal dining area on the right and a large counter with barstool seating on the left. Ahead is a “keeping area” with casual seating and a door to the home’s screened porch, complete with fireplace. The porch provides access to Mike’s grilling deck.

“We pretty much live in this area,” Nancy explained, noting that the master suite, a laundry room and access to the home’s threecar garage round out the entry level. A living area, two bedrooms and a fitness room comprise the lower level, while a bonus room over the garage provides room for additional guests.

Despite the fact that a career and a shady lot in Michigan had combined to thwart efforts to turn a love for plants into a garden hobby, creating gardens to complement her new Randall McClain-designed home was something Nancy intended to do from the onset.

“I told the landscapers I wanted to do the yard,” she said, smiling again as she recalled her fear of empty retirement hours.

She began by joining a handful of her Reserve neighbors in a Master Gardener course at Clemson University in 2008. She read countless books and learned more as she and her classmates developed a garden program at Pickens Elementary School. She focused on native plants of the Upstate and picked the brain of the lady who owned a neighborhood nursery.

Understanding that southern soil is not suited for flowering plant growth, she had her soil tested at Clemson and set about amending her entire lot one bag of purchased dirt after another. Even as she describes the laborintensive task of blending new soil — complete with conditioner, Miracle Gro and super phosphate — with existing clay, Nancy’s smile becomes bigger and brighter.

“I just learned about Cottonseed meal, so I’m going to be trying some of that,” she noted. » CONTINUED ON PG.66

{clockwise from top left} Mike and Nancy Kennedy’s Lake Keowee home sits on a high ridge in The Reserve at Lake Keowee, affording the owners and their guests a stunning view of the mountains and lake. • Peonies are one of Nancy’s garden favorites. • The herb garden in front of the home is not only colorful, but also practical. Nancy and Mike Kennedy both use the herbs extensively for cooking. • Even the rock walls are planted with alyssum, which blooms throughout the summer.

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Other than the Mountain Laurel that is native to the hillside, and a few Camellias planted by the landscaper, the entire lot, including some still-forested and particularly shady areas, is the work of her hands.

“I knew I wanted something blooming through all the seasons, but I didn’t draw a plan. I would get stuff and stick it in the ground. If I didn’t like the way it looked, I moved it,” she said, noting that Mike sometimes shakes his head in disbelief at the enthusiasm she brings to her hobby.

Another major obstacle to gardening in a forest is deer. Virtually every plant has to be considered in terms of its deer desirability.

Many of Nancy’s hostas, azaleas and other plants have served as breakfast for the deer that frequent her yard and have even birthed fawns in her flowerbeds. She has tried everything to save her plants, including a couple of wolf cutouts.

“They don’t work,” she said with traces of disgust.

Still, from early spring until late fall, her yard is awash in a sea of flowers. Perennials and annuals combine to create a landscape of color. Each fall she takes pictures and decides the color scheme for the next year. » CONTINUED ON PG.68

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Taken in the fall, this photo shows not only the lavish plantings around the Kennedy home, but the color nature provides to the setting. The gravel path, a few camellias and one small stone-encircled flowerbed are the only work done by landscapers. The remainder is the product of Nancy Kennedy’s love for gardening.

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She recently discovered that Purple Salvia grows well in her soil so she plans to purchase more this spring. “It blooms into fall,” she said.

Nancy has filled her forest with ferns, and outside her front door, where more sunlight is available, she has an extensive herb garden featuring rosemary, oregano, parsley, mint, basil, thyme and lemon, lime and purple sage.

“Mike and I cut what we need for cooking, and I also make herb oils for cooking,” she said. “Oregano, rosemary and thyme is one of my favorites, and we add some pepper and a clove of garlic to make a seasoning for fresh vegetables and pasta dishes.”

Gardening is a 12-month undertaking for Nancy, but she doesn’t mind.

“This is what I do to relax, to get my mind off things if I want,” she said. “I don’t ever want it to be done.” n {top} In the winter, the Kennedys enjoy a 270-degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Keowee. Despite some thinning of the trees, the summer view is cut back somewhat but is still impressive. {above} The great room of the Kennedy home features a magnificent fireplace, beamed ceiling and wide floor paneling. However, upon entering (at right) one’s eyes are immediately drawn to a magnificent view of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching far into the horizon. {left} Fresh flowers on a well-set dining room table are a staple in the Kennedy home.

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Make Sea Pines Resort & RBC Golf your spring getaway story by Bill Bauer | photos courtesy of Heritage Golf Foundation

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hen Arnold Palmer won the first Heritage Classic Golf Tournament in 1969, little did anyone know that, 50 years later with golf tournaments coming and going, Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island would still be hosting one of the most cov-

eted tournaments on the PGA Tour.

There are plenty of reasons to consider making Hilton Head Island your destination for a spring getaway — coastal beauty, classic golf and more fun than you can imagine — but, simply put, “getting your plaid on” at the RBC Heritage is something everyone should do at least once.

In its designated slot the week following The Masters, the RBC Heritage Classic has turned into not only a FedEx Cup point-getter, but also a destination event for those who enjoy the grand old game, set in the laidback atmosphere that permeates The Sea Pines Resort

and the historic Harbour Town Golf Links setting.

Sunny skies and temperatures hovering above par combine with a fine cast of golfers, including several from South Carolina, to bring thousands to the Heritage to enjoy Pro-Ams and practice rounds, as well as the tournament itself.

For an island that Hurricane Matthew battered just a few years ago, Hilton Head, along with Sea Pines and Harbour Town, shows little or no signs of the storm’s devastation. In fact, many who have played or walked the Harbour Town Golf Links (See related story.) in the past have observed new sightlines from tee to green and a movement of air that was non-existent before the removal of hundreds of trees within the resort.

The RBC Heritage has incorporated many changes over the years, all designed to enhance the tournament experience.

“We strive every year to improve the event and make the Heritage more of a destination for our guests,” said Derek Paton, vice president of sales and marketing for the Heritage Classic Foundation, a non-profit that works with tournament sponsors to contribute to over 80 charities. “It’s all about the charities, and we have

The Craft Beer Garden, located behind the 15th hole, is a popular spot where you can explore your inner brewmaster while enjoying IPAs, sour and barrel-aged beers.

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been blessed with great partners who continue to help us succeed.”

At the Heritage it’s all about good old-fashioned Southern hospitality, which begins outside a clubhouse that overlooks the first hole.

It is here that patrons will find the “Wine At Nine Experience.” Wine barrel tables, complete with sun-shielding umbrellas and high-rise bar stools, are perched throughout a promenade, where one of several large screen monitors on the course provides live coverage of the tournament. Wine partner, Constellation Brands, will be pouring a variety of wines from their portfolio. Expect to see names like Meiomi, Ruffino, Kim Crawford and others crafted by some of the most celebrated winemakers in the industry.

On the back nine, The Craft Beer Garden is located behind the 15th hole where you can explore your inner brewmaster with friends and family, enjoying different types of IPAs, and sour and barrel-aged beers.

A little further along is the Heritage Lawn, a popular and fun spectator area that starts just past the 16th green and ends along the 18th fairway. It is a great location to meet with friends to watch the Golf Channel and CBS Sports’ broadcasts on a large video board. A variety of activities are offered on the Heritage Lawn, including a family friendly movie 74 ‹ UPSTATE LAKE LIVING

on Tuesday night, a new Youth Zone and this is where you can participate in Saturday’s Plaid Nation Day contests.

The Heritage Lawn is also the location for Tito’s Stillhouse Lounge where concoctions with Tito’s famous American made vodka are created. Tito’s is charity driven and decided to become a player in this event to help the many charities The Foundation sponsors. Sheltered tables and sofa loungers are available for guests to imbibe as well as watch the tournament on a large screen overlooking the site.

Golfers are well aware of the 19th hole where they usually gather after a round. At Harbour Town, the HCF has its own 19th Hole sponsored by Anheuser Busch. The Ultra Club is located just beyond the 18th green’s grandstand and across the marina from Harbour Town’s signature lighthouse and the countless yachts in Calibogue Sound.

Guests can stroll along the Heritage Lawn leading to the 19th Hole where indoor and outdoor seating and another big screen television keeps them abreast of the action.

Two dedicated entrances at the first and 18th holes, along with a host of food and beverage concession stands and an avenue of vendors, create what Paton calls, “a unique destination for adults and families alike.”

Wine barrel tables, complete with sunshielding umbrellas and high-rise bar stools, provide perches for enjoying the Wine at Nine Experience while watching the tournament on large screen monitors.

AT THE HERITAGE IT’S ALL ABOUT GOOD OLDFASHIONED SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY, WHICH BEGINS OUTSIDE A CLUBHOUSE THAT OVERLOOKS THE FIRST HOLE.

“It’s coming to see great golf in a relaxing atmosphere and making it an experience,” he said.

From the tollbooth on the parkway to the signs at Harbour Town, visitors are urged to “Get Your Plaid On,” and hordes of visitors do sport the black and red plaid that has become synonymous with the Heritage.

Two years ago, PGA Tour rookie Wesley Bryan got his plaid on as he donned the traditional tartan jacket given to the tournament winner. Bryan just happened to hail from Columbia, SC, and fans from all over the state watched as the University of South Carolina’s 2012 graduate sank his winning putt.

The 2019 RBC Heritage week begins on Monday, April 15, with opening ceremonies on the 18th green, a parade, practice rounds and a Pro-Am presented by Boeing. Activities for young and old continue daily including Wednesday’s RBC Pro-Am, all leading to the first round on Thursday. The final round falls on Easter Sunday this year, which may result in the Easter Bunny joining Sir Willie, the infamous mascot/ambassador of the Heritage Classic Foundation, on the course.

Whether you spend one day or the whole week at Sea Pines and Harbour Town Golf Links, there is no better time to visit Hilton Head. There is a host of weeklong badge opportunities from daily grounds passes to all-inclusive hospitality venues, many with clubhouse privileges. Visit the RBC Heritage website, https://rbcheritage. com/tickets, for information and pricing for all available options.

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PLAY WHERE THE PROS PLAY A daunting classic awaits your best shots story by Bill Bauer | photos courtesy of Sea Pines Resort

Anyone who has watched the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Tournament recognizes the signature red and white lighthouse that hovers over the 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links on Calibogue Sound.

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magine an island shaped like a high-top sneaker and you have Hilton Head, the largest barrier island off the Atlantic Coast between Long Island and the Bahamas — a Lowcountry legend just 40 miles north of Savannah and 90 miles south of Charleston. Best of all, it’s an easy ride from the Upstate.

Crossing the bridge that spans the Intercoastal Waterway connecting to South Carolina’s mainland drops you into the sneaker above the ankle. Continuing along the island’s William Hilton Parkway winds you around the heel, across the instep, eventually arriving at the toe — home to Sea Pines Resort, and the island’s most celebrated golf course, Harbour Town Golf Links.

Host to the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Tournament for 50 years, and to a signature red and white lighthouse that hovers over the 18th hole on Calibogue Sound, Harbour Town is on every amateur golfer’s bucket list.

Noted architect Pete Dye, in consultation with Jack Nicklaus, designed Harbor Town in the fall of 1969. Little of the old school layout has changed since Arnold Palmer won the inaugural event. And yet, Golf Advisor continues to rate HTGL among the nation’s best, having recently listed it as the No. 1 course in South Carolina and best in the U.S. on its list of courses with the best playing conditions!

Harbour Town Golf Links, along with neighboring Sea Pines Resort, offers visitors the ultimate golf and vacation experience.

The course’s stately clubhouse stands majestically in front of the practice facility and at the start of each nine. Inside a full restaurant and bar and fully appointed pro shop occupy the first level. Upstairs are locker rooms complete with shower facilities and a host of amenities. Service is first class from the bag drop to the completion of your round. The starter will greet you at the first hole, provide a few pointers and send you on your way.

At each hole immaculately groomed tee boxes give way to Celebration Bermuda fairways lined by towering pines. Appearing like tunnels, they lead to small and firm TifEagle greens that are lightning fast. The narrow passageways from tee to green place a premium on tee shots that reward accuracy over length. HTGL’s five tee boxes create lengths from 7,099 to 5,867 yards making the course playable for everyone. But don’t let the distances fool you — finesse, imagination and shot-making trump strength on this championship course.

For example, the 16th is a sharp dogleg left, par-4 with a monstrous bunker protecting the entire edge of the fairway. A deft tee shot that avoids the sand to the left but doesn’t go too far into the pines to the right leaves a great approach.

It has been said that Harbour Towns par-3s rank among the world’s finest, with water coming into play on all four. Indeed, they are gorgeous, but none is more striking than the 17th, where standing on the tee box is both daunting and exhilarating. An elongated, narrow green, fronted by a 90-yard strip of sand, looms ahead perched precariously between a full carry lagoon and Calibogue Sound’s salt marshes. The normal offshore breezes and crosswinds make any player’s tee shot intimidating. Choose your iron well!

Finally it’s on to one of golf’s most recognizable finishing holes, a long par-4 bordered by Calibogue Sound to the left and a stretch of homes and out-of-bounds to the right. Dye created a huge landing area that juts into the sound that sets up a long approach to the flag.

The Harbour Town Lighthouse overlooks the green protected by a bunker and a series of mounds. A par on this magical hole is worth a toast at the 19th hole.

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Hilton Head Island has long been renowned as a family-friendly destination and a golfer’s paradise.

Travel + Leisure magazine recently named Hilton Head as 2016’s “No. 1 Island in the U.S.” and described it as, “An outpost of Southern hospitality and traditional American recreation.”

The Sea Pines Resort will provide walking caddies and forecaddies upon request, and requires at least one forecaddie for each foursome. HTGL is a cart path only facility for most of the year and walking with a caddie allows you to stroll the course like the pros, taking in the sights and sounds of this Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course. Caddies will assist in reading greens and providing accurate yardages, and offer invaluable strategic insight for playing each hole.

Whether you are planning to attend the RBC Heritage Tournament in April or heading to Hilton Head for a golf vacation, don’t pass up the opportunity to play Harbour Town Golf Links. It will be a remarkable round that you will not forget. n Tee times, golf specials and golf packages can be made online at www.seapines.com/golf or by calling 800.732.7463.

The final three holes at Harbour Town Golf Links are among golf’s best. The 17th hole, whose green is shown in the foreground, requires carrying a lagoon and avoiding a bunker that spans 90 feet across the front of the green. The 18th is bordered by the sea and overlooked by the island’s classic lighthouse.

The clubhouse features a full restaurant and bar, fully appointed pro shop and upstairs locker rooms complete with shower facilities and a host of amenities.

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MARCH 7 (7 P.M.) THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM When the planetarium is closed and the field trip is ruined, Ms. Frizzle saves the day! The Magic School Bus blasts off into outer space to explore the solar system, Ms. Frizzle gets separated from the group, and her class must travel through the planets and beyond to rescue her. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in Theatreworks USA’s new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.

APRIL 15-21 CHEKHOV SHORTS Russian author Anton Chekhov is known for his realistic dialogue and insights into human relationships. This collection of comical one-act plays highlights Chekhov’s wit through characters in tense situations.

An overburdened man struggles with obligations in An Unwilling Martyr. The Wedding, set at a reception, finds the mother of the bride dealing with problem guests. A widow is pressed to repay a debt and receives an unexpected offer in The Bear. The Proposal finds a wouldbe suitor in a property wrangle, and The Sneeze encapsulates the trauma surrounding, well, an inappropriate sneeze.

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MARCH 15-17, 22-24 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE When four children inadvertently stumble through an old wardrobe into the fantastical land of Narnia, they begin a journey of excitement and fear and triumph, fulfilling ancient prophecies and upsetting the long-standing balance in that magical land as they enter into the ongoing struggle between the White Witch and the mysterious, magical and great lion Aslan. Temptation, chases, duels and escapes abound in this classic battle between Good and Evil. This is a story of love, faith, courage and giving.

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MAC POWELL AND THE FAMILY REUNION Thursday, March 21 @ 7:30 pm If you are a lover of music that is a little bit of Rock...a little bit of Country...a little bit of Gospel... and a Whole Lotta Love...then welcome to the family reunion!

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SISTER HAZEL Friday, April 12 @ 7:30 pm It’s All For You, as 5 talented musicians blend alternative folk rock, southern rock & country for an evening of enjoyment.

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Hilarious, fresh and decidedly irreverent, Rated P provides all the wistful joy of childrearing … at a fraction of the cost of braces!

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MARCH 14 – APRIL 7 INTO THE WOODS Based on multiple whimsical fairy tales all intertwined, this Tony Award winning musical explores what happens after happily ever after.

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MARCH 26-27, APRIL 2-3 (7 P.M.) TREEHOUSE Johnny and his pals, Oliver and Ben, could be typical 17-year-old boys, hanging out in Johnny’s treehouse and dreaming of talking to the beautiful Alana, were it not for Johnny’s insistence that he has the mind of a 53-yearold. As Johnny persists in his claim that he’s old he grapples simultaneously with adolescence, love and the mind’s ability to heal from great loss. Through his budding friendship with Alana, Johnny comes to realize the life-affirming power of “the eternal summer that shall not fade.”

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This play within a play captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of “Nothing On” in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues to friction among the cast in the final performance, Noises Off is brimming with slapstick comedy, falling trousers, and of course, flying sardines!

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MARCH 1-17 OLIVER! Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s timeless musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, “Oliver Twist.” This classic treasure is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike and is one of the few musicals to win both a Tony and an Oscar.

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MARCH 22-24, 29-31 1959 PINK THUNDERBIRD The hottest thing to hit Maynard, Texas, was Roy in his 1959 Pink Thunderbird. Roy and Elizabeth marry after high school and still dream of those summer nights in the T-Bird.

Hattie and Amy bring catty tension to an afternoon filled with Laundry & Bourbon, a one-act with the girls’ side of the story. In Lone Star, the boys’ version, Roy and his brother Ray tie one on outside Angel’s Bar. Roy is different since his return from Vietnam and the night takes a wrong turn when friend Cletis shows up with horrible news.

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MARCH 5-10 BOOK OF MORMON This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.

If you liked Over the River and Through the Woods, you’re sure to love Leaving Iowa. This must-see comedy broke box office records and received a nomination for Best New Play when it premiered. Anyone who has ever taken a family vacation will find this wonderful play simultaneously hilarious and touching.

MAY 31 – JUNE 23 CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: THE MUSICAL A fantastic Broadway musical! This high-flying musical comedy follows the riveting true story of a con artist seeking fame and fortune with nothing more than charm, imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks. Based on the 2002 Steven Spielberg film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, the delightful score by the team that brought you Hairspray is full of high-energy dance numbers.

APRIL 16-21 COME FROM AWAY Broadway’s “best musical” takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.

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Based on the beloved children’s classic, Charlotte’s Web tells the memorable story of Wilbur, a little pig who becomes famous with the help of his clever friend Charlotte.

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Learn about the flower’s place in history and view it blooming in the park.

Event highlights will include interpretive Bell Trail walks, the Oconee Bell story presentation, bluegrass music and cloggers, food, exhibits and local vendors, artists and authors. A silent auction will be held with proceeds benefitting the Friends of Jocassee. A complete schedule is available at: www. friendsofjocassee.org.

Free Jocassee lake tour will be provided to the first 40 new and renewing members of FOJ. Regular park entry fees will apply: $5 for adults, $3.25 for South Carolina seniors and $3 for children ages 6-15. Under 5 enter free.

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Atlanta Rhythm Section headlines music festival story by Vince Jackson

Now in its eighth year, the Greater Clemson Music Festival has evolved into a month-long event benefiting local charities, supporting local businesses and promoting local musicians. The Festival will happen each weekend during April featuring some of the best regional talent along with the classic Southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section.

Eric Lapin, director of Artistic Initiatives at Clemson University’s Brooks Center for the Performing Arts and co-host for the event, said ticket sales have been brisk for the ARS concert planned April 30.

“Tickets may be purchased by contacting the box office at 864.656.7787 or online. We encourage all ARS fans to come see and hear the band in our great venue,” Lapin said. “Performing Arts students will oversee production, sound and instrumentation, and a student jazz ensemble will perform prior to the ARS concert.”

The Atlanta Rhythm Section has been a part of the Southern rock scene for almost half a century, with hits such as “Spooky,” “So Into You,” “Champagne Jam,” “Imaginary Lover,” “Doraville” and many others. The band has produced 15 albums.

Their songs are immediately recognizable by the signature softer edge and pop sound the band incorporates in its music. In the late 1960s the late Dennis Yost helped form The Classics IV in Jacksonville, FL. By 1970 the band evolved into the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Rodney Justo, once a member of Roy Orbison’s backup band, The Candymen, took over lead vocals for ARS and continues to perform today.

“We enjoy playing college towns. There is no better place to be to share our music,” Justo said.

Visit www.clemsonmusicfest.org for complete details on all Music Festival events.

All Aboard for Blue Ridge Fest!

May 3, 2019 • Downtown Pickens, SC Featuring

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS also and

THE TAMS

JIM QUICK & COASTLINE 5:30 pm -10 pm Blue Ridge Electric Co-op 734 W. Main St., Pickens, SC • ADULTS $25 • CHILDREN (ages 7-12) $15 6 & Under FREE

“Largest Cruise-In in the Upstate”

Come in a classic car (1989 or older) and $30 admits a carload of up to four!

Line-up begins at 2 pm. Gates open at 3 pm for classic cars. Dash plaques are available for the first 400 cars.

Proceeds benefit Upstate charitable organizations.

For more information, call 800-240-3400 or visit online at blueridgefest.com.

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calendar of events MARCH 1

MARCH 15

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Balsam Range; 7:30 p.m. Known for fiery instrumental parts, deep heavy ballads and vocal harmonies, Balsam Range is one of the genre’s most award-winning artists; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com

Duke’s World of Energy, 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, hosts Home Education Day at the World of Energy; 9 a.m. to noon; registration required; for more information visit: www.duke-energy.com/energyeducation/energy-centers-and-programs/ world-of-energy-at-oconee-nuclear/upcomingevents

Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, whose dances fuse the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the grace and splendor of Asian art. The Company’s productions take the audience beyond cultural boundaries to where tradition meets innovation and freedom arises from discipline; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

MARCH 2 Annual St. John’s Lucy Klaren Jubilee, 7-10 p.m., at the Walhalla Depot. Tickets are $15 and include wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres plus participation in a silent auction. Proceeds to benefit the Lucy Klaren Scholarship Fund.

Call St. John’s at 864.638.6363 or visit them to purchase advance tickets. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.

MARCH 5 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents Cantus. One of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, the eight-member men’s vocal ensemble explores the challenges of connecting in our modern age through works by Beethoven and Leonard Bernstein paired with contemporary composers, and arrangements by Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles and Dave Matthews. The CU Men’s Choir will join Cantus in a selection; 7:30 p.m.; Free; 864.656.7787.

MARCH 8 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Gene Watson: Real Country Music; one of the most masterful voices, Watson still sings in the same key as 30 years ago and continues to prove why he is rightly referred to as “The Singer’s Singer;” 7:30 p.m.; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com

MARCH 11 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Symphonic Band; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787 86 ‹ UPSTATE LAKE LIVING

MARCH 16

Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents The Swingin’ Medallions, the party band of the South. This high-energy party band performs beach, frat rock, R&B and Shaggin’ style music; 7:30 p.m.; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com City of Seneca hosts its 8th Annual HalfMarathon and 5k; 8 a.m.; cash prizes for both races; post-race party featuring DJ SupaMan; to register or for more information visit: www. seneca.sc.us/Events/HalfMarathon5K.aspx Kids Fest at Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens; stroll through an “Instrument Petting Zoo,” build your own “make & take kazoo,” enjoy “Mountain Music & Milling Games,” and enjoy a day of great music and family activities; for information contact Hagood Mill at 864.898.2936 or Pickens County Museum at 864.898.5963.

MARCH 22

Five-time Grammy Award winner BJ Thomas comes to the Walhalla Performing Arts Center. His performance will include many of his hits, including his signature hits — the Oscar-winning “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head,” the million-selling “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com

tapping blockbusters of today; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

MARCH 29 The Wobblers, one of the Upstate’s most unique roots bands, performs at the Westminster Music Center, 7 p.m. With a heavy emphasis on New Orleans style rhythms and unique instrumentation, the band pulls from a wide variety of influences, including gospel blues: organ-heavy, hard-bop jazz; and old-school, twangy country; $12; https://www.westminstermusiccentre.org/ events/list/

MARCH 30 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents the Bellamy Brothers, who are celebrating 40+ years of blending rock and country sounds to produce 14 #1 singles; 7:30 p.m.; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com Low Country Boil dinner at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 301 West Main St., Walhalla, 4-6 p.m.; $12 per plate with proceeds benefitting Biggerstaff Christian Retreat Center, a self-supporting ministry of St. John’s. Dinner will include shrimp, kielbasa, corn, red potatoes, roll, a brownie and drink. Meals can be eat-in or take-out.

Call 864.638.6363 for advance tickets. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.

APRIL

MARCH 25

The 2019 Greater Clemson Music Festival will hold its events over weekends throughout April including the Pendleton Music Festival (April 5) in conjunction with Spring Jubilee, the Six Mile Issaqueena Festival (April 6), the April 7 Jazz Festival at Woodburn Plantation, the Central Railroad Festival and events at Hagood Mill; for more information, visit: www.clemsonmusicfest.org/schedule

Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents Bollywood Boulevard. The vibrancy, emotion and heart-pounding beat of Hindi cinema come to the stage with Bollywood Boulevard. Through dance, live music and stunning visuals, journey through over a century of Bollywood, from the classics of the black and white era and the timeless songs of Bollywood’s Golden Era to the foot-

The inaugural Henderson County Jazz Appreciation Month will feature both local and national artists across multiple venues in Henderson County throughout April. For specific venues and artists, contact the Arts Council of Henderson County at acofhc@ bellsouth.net or 828.693.8504. The web address is www.acofhc.org

calendar of events APRIL 4 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Jazz Ensemble; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

APRIL 6 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents The 3 Wise Guys, a collaboration of three headlining comedians — Dan Mengini, Steve Mingolla and Vinnie Coppola — who have come together for one hilarious, fast-paced show; 7:30 p.m.; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents TIGERROAR and TakeNote spring performances; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787 The 30th annual Six Mile Issaqueena Festival will feature vendors, crafters, kids’ activities, food, two stages with entertainment; 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 7th Annual Issaqueena’s Flight for the Fight races also will be held at Ponderosa Park in Six Mile with proceeds benefitting Dabo Sweeney’s All-In Team Breast Cancer Research Focus Area.

APRIL 6-7 Pendleton Spring Jubilee features 100 juried artisans and two stages of local and regional entertainment; call 864.646.8732 or visit crownofthecarolinas.org for more information.

APRIL 7 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Dept. of Performing Arts Pops Concert at Patrick Square; tent tickets, $25; lawn tickets, $10; 5 p.m.; 864.656.7787 Join the Pendleton Historic Foundation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodburn Historic House, 130 History Lane, Pendleton, for a jazz brunch held in partnership with the Greater Clemson Music Festival, Feed & Seed SC and the Brooks Center. Live musical performances, an auction and Feed & Seed SC will be serving champagne and locally sourced food at the brunch. Tickets at $40 per person are available online at www.pendletonhistoricfoundation.org/event-calendar/ or call 864.646.7249.

APRIL 8 - MAY 2 Duke’s World of Energy, 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca, hosts School District of Oconee County Student Art Show; for more information, visit: www.duke-energy.com/energy-education/energy-centers-andprograms/world-of-energy-at-oconee-nuclear/upcoming-events

APRIL 11 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents CU Men’s and Women’s Choirs; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

APRIL 12 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Sister Hazel, five talented musicians who blend alternative folk rock, southern rock and country into evening of enjoyment; 7:30 p.m.; for tickets and information, visit: WalhallaPAC.com

The Greater Clemson Music Festival Presents:

APRIL: A MONTH OF MUSIC FRi. PENDLETON MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SPRING JUBILEE april featuring 5 2019 FREE to the Public // 6 PM // on the Village Green

THE ERIC SCOTT BAND

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SIX MILE ISSAQUEENA FESTIVAL IN SIX MILE MUSIC BY RHYTHM CITY BAND FREE EVENT and JAGUAR 4 ON MAIN Food, Craft Vendors, 5K, 10K, and Kid’s Races.

Festivities begin at 10 AM.

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WINE AND A CHEF- PREPARED MEAL featuring CLEMSON U. JAZZ PLAYERS

april CLEMSON AREA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM $10 / Person JOE JONES 12 FUNDRAISING featuring Food & Drink ERIC WEILER TEZ SHERARD Available 2019 DANCE PARTY

JET

april authors MIKE COGGESHALL AND MABLE CLARKE 13 DISCUSS NEWLY PUBLISHED LIBERIA See Tour & Luncheon 2019 about the Upstate free slave community that still exists on April 20 Below! april 18 2019

CITY OF SENECA PRESENTS

JAZZ ON THE ALLEY

FRE E! NATHAN ANGELO 6:30 PM - 9 PM

SOAPSTONE BAPTIST Sat. + HAGOOD MILL MUSIC EVENT CHURCH FISH FRY BENEFIT 10 AM HUNTER HOLMES april Liberia Community near Pumpkintown THE CAROUSERS 20 for some home cooking and tour 2019 AUDREY HAMILTON & THE VIBES of slave cemetery. $14 per plate 12 PM

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PICKENS COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDRAISER 7 PM

DIAMOND RIVER BAND at the McKissick Center for Senior Wellness!

CENTRAL RAILROAD MUSIC FESTIVAL

ADAM CARTER & OTHERS PLUS

CLEMSON SERTOMA CLUB BENEFIT • 7PM

JAMIE WRIGHT BAND with TEZ SHERARD

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Brooks Center at Clemson University Showtime 7:30 PM

Brooks Center Box Office • 864-656-7787 • Seats Reserved $35 per Person

Students with ID $15

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calendar of events APRIL 13 Issaqueena’s Last Ride kicks off at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Walhalla; visit www.ilrsc. com for more information.

APRIL 14 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents country music sensation and 15-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder; an exclusive pre-show dinner package is available with dinner served from 5-6 p.m.; for tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com

APRIL 16 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Symphonic and Concert Bands; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

APRIL 17-20

Ballenger House, 212 E. South 3rd St., Seneca; 2-4 p.m.; reservations may be made using email form found at www. ballengerhouse.org

APRIL 26 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents elite entertainers and now Grand Ole Opry members Dailey & Vincent, who are backed by one of today’s best bands, present an eclectic mix of country, folk, gospel and bluegrass music and comedy mixed in; 7:30 p.m.; tickets and information visit WalhallaPAC.com Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Percussion Ensemble and Steel Band; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

APRIL 27

Pickens Azalea Festival celebrates its 30th year. Activities include movie night on Thursday; cruise-in and entertainment on Friday night and artisans, crafters and entertainment throughout the day Saturday, including a pet pageant, music and amusement rides. For more information visit: www.pickensazaleafestival.com/ weekend-events/

Central Railroad Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Central; entertainment, food, music and arts and crafts vendors; free entertainment will include oldies, rock, jazz and bluegrass. The Central Railway Museum will be open and there will be a tour of the Central red caboose; for more information visit: centralrrfestival.org/festival

APRIL 18

The Foothills Chorale, celebrating its 27th season, presents its Spring Concert featuring Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem in C minor with full orchestral accompaniment; 3 p.m., at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 Edgewood Ave., Clemson; for tickets and information visit: www.foothillschorale.org or call Howard King 864.944.6565.

Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Singers and Cantorei; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

APRIL 20 Spring Celebration at the World of Energy, 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca; 10 a.m. to noon; egg hunting (bring a basket) for all ages, face painting, balloon twisting, petting zoo and more. Free.

The Clemson Music Festival moves to Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; for information contact Hagood Mill at 864.898.2936 or visit: www.clemsonmusicfest.org/schedule

APRIL 23 Brooks Center for the Performing Arts presents the CU Symphony Orchestra; 7:30 p.m.; 864.656.7787

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MAY 3 22nd annual Blue Ridge Festival, 734 West Main St., Pickens; with cruise-in and a night full of classic music; for more information, visit: www.blueridgefest.com

MAY 4 Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents The Malpass Brothers — these guys don’t just sound retro ... they are retro. Count on classic, real country and a couple of old-time gospels; 7:30 p.m.; tickets and information visit: WalhallaPAC.com Earth Day at the World of Energy,

7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca; for more information, visit: www.duke-energy. com/energy-education/energy-centersand-programs/world-of-energy-at-oconeenuclear/upcoming-events.

MAY 11 17th Aircraft for Animals Fly-In at the Oconee County Regional Airport, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; pilots and car enthusiasts from across the Upstate come together to benefit homeless pets at the Oconee Humane Society. Free. In addition to talking with pilots and car owners, you can purchase flights in several aircraft to fantastic views over Oconee County or enter the golf ball drop for a chance to win up to $1,000. Adoptable dogs will greet visitors.

The 8th Annual Rally in the Valley bicycle event will take place at beautiful Lake Jemiki outside of Walhalla, SC; it also features live music, craft beers and locally crafted food; for more information visit: www.oconeeforever.org Walhalla Performing Arts Center presents Edgar Loudermilk Band with Little Roy & Lizzy; Edgar’s contemporary bluegrass crisp baritone voice and Jeff Autry’s guitar skills bring you back to bluegrass, swing, gospel and Americana genres; 7:30 p.m.; tickets and information visit WalhallaPAC.com

MAY 14 Super Tuesday at the World of Energy, 7812 Rochester Hwy., Seneca; 10 a.m.; for more information, visit: www.duke-energy. com/energy-education/energy-centersand-programs/world-of-energy-at-oconeenuclear/upcoming-events.

MAY 18 Get Out and Play Day at Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, Pickens; an outdoor recreation, health and wellness fair will take place throughout the day, offering activities for all family members; for information contact Hagood Mill at 864.898.2936 or Pickens County Museum at 864.898.5963.

MAY 23-25 Seneca Fest returns to downtown Seneca, beginning with Jazz on the Alley on Thursday and continuing with live music

calendar of events from two stages, food vendors, kids’ games and a laser light show on Friday and Saturday; call 864.723.3910 or visit www. seneca.sc.us

Seneca hosts Jazz on the Alley, every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. on Ram Cat Alley; bring your chair and enjoy great music, food and camaraderie.

MAY 24-26

The ARTS Center of Clemson, 212 Butler St., Clemson, offers registration for adult and youth classes and workshops in ceramics, painting, printmaking, mixed media, fiber, photography and metals and jewelry; information at: explorearts.org.

Long Creek Music Festival, 1010 Blaylock Place, Long Creek; for more information, including music schedule, visit: www. longcreekfest.com or 864.873.7310.

ONGOING Every First Friday from April to October, the Westminster Music Centre and City of Westminster host Music on Main; come celebrate music, food and family-friendly good times on Main Street, from 6-9 p.m.; free.

Seneca hosts Cruzin’ on Main the first Saturday of every month, April thru October, 4-7 p.m., at downtown’s NortonThompson Park.

The Lunney House Museum, 211 W. South 1st St., Seneca, is open Thursday thru Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; admission by donation.

Westminster Music Centre hosts open mic night every second Wednesday of the month. No cost, obligation or ego here.

Bring your instrument and your tunes for 20 minutes of fun. Limited refreshments available; 7 p.m.

The Bertha Lee Strickland Cultural Museum, 208 W. South 2nd St., Seneca, is

open Thursday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission by donation.

Historic Ballenger House tours and rentals; Seneca Woman’s Club preserves this historic home, 212 E. South 3rd St. Call Debbie, 864.324.8417 or Ruth, 864.882.7162. Visit www.ballengerhouse.org Hagood Mill, 138 Hagood Mill Road, has monthly “First Saturday” house concerts in the Visitors Building from noon to 2 p.m. and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tour the grounds and pick up “mill products.”

Guided tours available by appointment. The site is available every day during daylight hours to picnic or walk the nature trail.

For information contact Hagood Mill at 864.898.2936 or Pickens County Museum at 864.898.5963.

Silver Dollar Music Hall in Westminster, SC, features open mic each Friday at 7 p.m. with regular pickers performing at 8 p.m.

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U P S TAT E L A K E L I V I N G ’ S F O U R T H A N N U A L

READER PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS WE HAVE A WINNER! The 2018 Upstate Lake Living Photo Contest has wrapped up, and it wasn’t an easy job choosing the top winners. In these pages, we have featured the best of the seasons, as well as a few honorable mentions.

Congratulations to Jean Bauer, our grand prize winner who also shot this issue’s cover. In addition, we want to give a big congratulations to all of the runner-ups, and a thank you to everyone who shared their images of our beautiful lakes with us.

The grand prize-winning photo featured on the cover was shot by Jean Bauer from Waterford Pointe subdivision in Seneca. Aside from its calming beauty, we loved how the photo captures the lake as a place of relaxation, rest and tranquility. We love seeing people living on lake time and taking time to enjoy the simple things in life.

Grand Prize Winner Jean Bauer Seneca, SC Cold Morning Paddle

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PHOTO CONTEST RUNNER-UPS

ULL Autumn Choice Connie Caldwell Seneca, SC Fall At Laurel Creek Falls

ULL Summer Choice Barbara J. Bowers Woodfin, NC Making Waves

ULL Winter Choice Larry Druffel Spinnaker Cove, Keowee Key Winter Comes To Keowee

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Dodie Barr, Salem, SC, The Beauty Of Fall

Russ Carlson, Keowee Key, Lake Keowee Sunset Fog

Larry Druffel, Spinnaker Cove, Keowee Key, Sunset On Lake Keowee

Russ Carlson, Keowee Key Jocassee From Jumping Off Rock

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Review your fixed-income strategy

W

hen interest rates rise, the value of your fixed-income investments, such as bonds, will typically fall. If this happens, how should you respond?

First of all, it’s important to understand this inverse correlation between interest rates and bond prices. Essentially, when interest rates rise, investors won’t pay you full price for your bonds because they can purchase newly issued ones that pay higher rates. So, if

you sell your bonds before they mature, you could lose some of the principal value.

You may be seeing a price drop among your bonds right now, because interest rates generally rose in 2018 and may continue to do so in 2019. While you might not like this decline, you don’t necessarily have to take any action, particularly if you’re planning to hold these bonds until maturity. Of course, you do have to consider credit risk — the chance that a portion of the principal and interest will not be paid back to investors.

But, unless the bond issuers default, which is usually unlikely (particularly with investment-grade bonds), you can expect to receive the same regular interest payments you always did — no matter where rates move.

Holding some of your bonds until they mature, particularly your long-term ones, may prove useful during a period of rising interest rates.

Although long-term bond prices (the amount you could get if you were to sell these bonds) tend to fall more significantly than short-term bond prices, the actual income that long-term bonds provide may still be higher, because long-term bonds typically pay higher interest rates than short-term ones.

To preserve this income and still take advantage of rising interest rates, you may want to construct a “bond ladder” consisting of short-, intermediate- and long-term bonds.

Because a ladder contains bonds with

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staggered maturity dates, some are maturing and can be reinvested. In a risingrate environment such as we’re currently experiencing, you would be replacing maturing bonds with higher-yielding ones.

As is the case with all your investments, however, you must evaluate whether a bond ladder and the securities held within it are consistent with your objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances.

You can build a bond ladder with individual bonds, but you might find it easier, and perhaps more affordable, to own bondbased mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in bonds. Many bond funds and ETFs own a portfolio of bonds of various maturities, so they’re already diversified.

Building a bond ladder can help you navigate the rising-rate environment. But you also have another incentive to continue investing in bonds, bond funds or ETFs — namely, they can help diversify a stockheavy portfolio. If you only owned stocks, your investment statements would probably fluctuate greatly. It’s no secret that the stock market can go on some wild rides. But even in the face of escalating interest rates, bond prices generally don’t exhibit the same sharp swings as stocks, so owning an appropriate percentage of bonds based on your personal circumstances can help add some stability to your investment mix.

As an investor, you do need to be aware of rising interest rates, but as we’ve seen, they certainly don’t mean that you should lose your interest in bonds as a valuable part of your investment strategy.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by David Adrian Jr., a Seneca financial advisor with the Fortune 500 Company that serves more than 7 million customers and has over $1 trillion assets under management. Reach Adrian at 864.882.5763 or www.edwardjones. com/david-adrian.

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Memories of a Record Bass

BY PHILLIP GENTRY

I

t’s funny what triggers memories … an object, a song, a date on the calendar. For many years I had a great friend and mentor some 40 years my senior. His name was Jim Harter from Greenville; he was a first-class fisherman, woodworker and, above all, storyteller. Many were the mornings I met with Harter and several fellow anglers in some early morning restaurant where the group would drink coffee, swap fishing stories and discuss politics, religion and the nature of life. We also listened to Harter’s stories.

Harter went on to better fishing grounds several years ago. What triggered one of my greatest memories of him is not the date of his going to Heaven, but the story of one of his greatest achievements that happened on Feb. 24, 1980.

The funny thing is it wasn’t even Harter’s accomplishment; it was someone else’s. Yes, the story is about a big fish — a record largemouth bass.

Bill Dun, of Anderson, is a retired insurance claims representative, who had been a member of the Electric City Bassmasters since 1971. On that February day in 1980, Dunn landed the Lake Hartwell record largemouth bass, a monster that weighed a whopping 13 lbs., 15 oz. Even though the state doesn’t officially keep records on a per lake basis, that’s still an impressive fish.

Dunn retells the story.

“I was fishing with my long-time fishing partner Skeet Webb in the very back of Coneross Creek. We’d been fishing for a couple of hours and hadn’t caught anything, when I cast over toward the bank and something grabbed my lure. I reared back, but it was like setting the hook on a concrete block.

“We couldn’t have been more than a couple hundred yards from the little bridge in the very back of Coneross, ” explains Dunn, who no longer fishes due to his health.

After an embattled struggle, he recalls getting the fish to the boat, where Webb netted

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it — a fact Webb was infinitely proud of and told anyone who would listen until the day he died.

“We put the fish in the live well and tried to keep fishing,” recalls Dunn. “After a while I told Skeet I couldn’t stand it, and we left the lake and took the fish up to what used to be Henry White’s store near Portman Marina to get it weighed.”

Dunn had the fish mounted, but, unfortunately, he did not preserve the lure, preferring to keep using it. Eventually, it was lost.

As for the ultimate question: “What’d you catch it on?” Dunn replies “A crawfish colored GULP,” referring to a hand-made, balsa wood, crank bait made by Jim Harter.

After he retired as a salesman for a national paint company, Harter took up making fishing lures in the garage behind his house in Taylors, SC. His was not just any lure but the aforementioned GULP, which he named by spelling “plug” backwards. (Back in those days, “crankbait” was too sophisticated a name for a fishing lure, so they were all called plugs.

Bill Dunn, of Anderson, is pictured Feb. 24, 1980, holding what is believed to be the record largemouth bass for Lake Hartwell at 13 lbs., 15 oz. Also in the photo is a duplicate of the lure that caught the fish — a GULP crankbait handcrafted by the late Jim Harter.

Harter, however, wanted to distinguish his plug from those made by others.)

And, trust me, his plugs caught bass; there was no denying that.

I can still picture the way Harter would lean over the breakfast table, peer over the top of his glasses to make direct eye contact, and state matter-of-factly, “You know, my plug still holds the lake record for Hartwell.”

Part of the reason I can see the image so vividly is he repeated it at least twice a month for 10 years, but what I wouldn’t give to see that look and hear him say it just one more time.

Phillip Gentry is the host of “Upstate Outdoors,” broadcast from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays on 106.3 WORD FM or online at www.1063word.com.

PLAY ON OUR LAKES AND STAY SAFE…

Boating Safety Before You Leave

Check the weather.

Let someone know where you are going.

Gather all lifesaving devices and ensure sure they are in good condition.

Check the fuel and the battery charge.

Make sure lights are in good working condition on the boat and trailer.

Is the fire extinguisher readily accessible and in good serviceable condition?

Put the plug in.

Connect trailer safety chains to tow vehicle.

On the Water

Know the aids to navigation and buoy system in your areas.

Don’t operate the boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

When operating sailboats, be aware of overhead power lines and wires.

If someone falls overboard, throw something that will float (Personal Floating Device (PFD), raft or cooler).

All boats approaching from the right have the right of way.

Always anchor from the bow of the boat and pull the anchor before leaving.

If the boat capsizes, stay with the boat.

If caught in a storm, head into the wind, put on PFD’s and keep passengers low in the boat.

STAY SAFE and HAVE FUN!

Becky Branch Falls

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pring is the perfect time to enjoy the Bartram Trail and Warwoman Dell Trail in northeast Georgia. It’s close to the Upstate and is considered an easy hike by nearly all the rating services. Wildflowers will be abundant and several smaller waterfalls can be seen as you make the family-friendly hike to Becky Branch.

The falls is a 60-foot cascade located off of Warwoman Road in Rabun County, GA, but the short hike itself is enjoyable and interesting.

If you park in the Warwoman Dell Picnic Area, which is recommended, you can access Bartram Trail by crossing the road. There you will find trails up the west and east sides of the branch with a boardwalk joining them at the base of the falls.

On the way, you can see the trout rearing pools (photo inset below) built by the Civilian Conservation Corps to put people to work during the Great Depression. Continuing up the trail a few hundred yards past those historic remains, you will find Becky Branch Falls. The hike is short, but Bartram Trail continues on toward Martin Creek Falls another two miles. Or, you could take the 1+ mile loop around Warwoman Dell and enjoy two other small, unnamed waterfalls and the beautiful forest in this secluded corner of Georgia.

DIRECTIONS From HWY 441/ Warwoman Road intersection in Clayton, take Warwoman Road east for 2.8 miles. There will be a small pull-off on the left you can park on, or you can park at the Warwoman Dell picnic area. (Use caution if you park along the edge of the road, as the pull-off is located near a series of turns. Also use caution when crossing the road if you decide to park in the picnic area.)

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