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FEBRUARY 2013
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Marina Bay, Lake Murrays newest development, is taking shape. Meet the newest residents of the luxury apartment complex and learn more about future plans. A Columbia history buff has developed a smartphone app that allows you to take a tour of Lake Murrays past. AL S O : Take our Lake Murrray quiz.
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Lexington County Master Gardeners share their love for flowering plants and shrubs that keep their gardens interesting all year long.
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Beach on the lake: Surfs always up at Bentleys Beach House on Lake Murray. Find a taste of summer all year round at the restaurant that opened last year.
{ ALSO INSIDE } CALENDAR 6 PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS 36 PAST TENSE 38
{ HOME }
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Its the little things that make a new home feel, well, like a home. We found some great ideas at a home tour for Olde Park, a new development in Forest Acres.
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A touch of the exotic.

Celebrate the orchid during the Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival, Feb. 8-10 at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.
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Through Feb. 3: Barefoot in the Park, Village Square Theatre, (803) 359-1436 Through May 25: Beauty and the Beast, Columbia Marionette Theatre, (803) 252-7366 Feb. 1, 2: Snow White, Columbia City Ballet, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 1, 2: Das Barbecu A Musical Comedy The Wagner Project, USC School of Music, (803) 777-4280 Feb. 1-10: Murder Rides Again Dinner Theatre Show, Fine Arts Center of Forest Acres, (803) 200-2012 Feb. 2: Laura Story, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, (803) 732-2276 Feb. 7: Palmetto Mastersingers Festival of Choirs, First Baptist Church, (803) 256-4251 Feb. 7-10: How I Learned to Drive, USC Lab Theatre, (803) 777-4288 Feb. 8: Connie James Coming Home with the Sandlapper Singers, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333
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Hes country. Clint Black in concert at Newberry Opera House Feb. 11
Old school bluegrass.

The legendary Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at Newberry Opera House Feb. 24
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Feb. 8: John Michael Montgomery, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 8-17: A Year with Frog and Toad, Columbia Childrens Theatre, (803)6914548 Feb. 9: This is Carolina Ballet, The Township, (803) 576-2350 Feb. 9: Eternal Love, Masterworks 5, South Carolina Philharmonic, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 10: The CB Smith Show of Pigeon Forge, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 11: Clint Black, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 12: USC Symphony Orchestra, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 12: Mitzi Gaynor, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 14: Palmetto Pans & USC Percussion Ensemble, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 14: Valentines in Casablanca, Harbison Theater, (803) 939-1129 Feb. 14: Women of Ireland, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 15: USC Wind Ensemble, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 15: University Band Concert, USC School of Music, (803) 777-4280 Feb. 15: Mountain Heart, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 15: Columbia Baroque Soloists, USC School of Music, (803) 777-42820 Feb. 16: USC Symphonic Winds and Palmetto Concert Band, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 16: The Sounds of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 17: Rhythm of the Dance, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 20: Cica Concert, USC School of Music, (803) 777-4280 Feb. 20: South Carolina Philharmonics Balance. The Peking Acrobats will display amazing feats of agility and coordination at Newberry
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Young Peoples Concert, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 21: University Chorus and Mens Chorus Concert, Rutledge Chapel, (803) 777-4280 Feb. 22: Columbia Community Concert Band, Lexington Baptist Church, (803) 359-4146 Feb. 22: Southern Exposure New Music Series, USC School of Music, (803) 7774280
Feb. 22: Gladys Knight, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 22-March 2: Boeing-Boeing, Longstreet Theatre, (803) 777-4288 Feb. 23: USC Wind Ensemble, USC School of Music, (803) 777-4280 Feb. 23: James Gregory, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264
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Feb. 24: Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra, Harbison Theatre, (803) 407-5011 Feb. 24: Trio En Cuivre, Brass Trio Concert, USC School of Music, (803) 777-4280 Feb. 24: Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 25, 26: Midtown Men, Broadway in Columbia, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 Feb. 26: Peking Acrobats, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 28: Karla Bonoff, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Feb. 28-Mar. 3: Twelve Angry Jurors, Lab Theatre, (803) 777-4288
Through April 21: Impressionism from Monet to Matisse, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Through May 11: Step Right Up! The Sideshow in America, McKissick Museum, (803) 777-7251 Through June 2: Civil War in 3D, SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, (803) 737-8095 Through June 9: Secrets of the Maya, State Museum, (803) 898-4978 Through Sept. 6: Conflict Zone: A Groundbreaking Look at War, S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, (803) 737-8095 Through Sept. 30: Capturing the Congaree: A Look at South Carolinas National Park, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Feb. 1: Arts & Draughts, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24: Gallery Tour: Highlights of the Museums Collection, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Feb. 4: Toddler Take Over, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 Feb. 8: Artist Salon Series: Columbia Classical Ballet, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Feb. 14: Chamber Music on Main, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Feb. 24: Gallery Tour: Highlights of the Museums Collection, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810
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Feb. 2: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Georgia Mens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 2: Caged Chaos VI Mixed Martial Arts, Jamil Temple, (803) 467-3297 Feb. 3: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Auburn Tigers Womens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 10: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Tennessee Mens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 10: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Texas A&M Womens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 14: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. LSU Mens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 20: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Ole Miss Mens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 24: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Mississippi State Womens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 28: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Missouri Mens Basketball, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200
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Through Feb. 23: Conflict Zone, S.C. Confederate Relic Room & Military Museum, (803) 737-8095 Through Feb. 24: Snowville!, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 Through March 1: The Civil War in South Carolina: Naval Warfare on the Coast and Failed Attempts to Take Charleston, State Museum, (803) 898-4978 Through April 7: For Us the Living: The Civil War Art of Mort Kunstler, State Museum, (803) 898-4978 Through April 7: Anxious Visions: The Art of Michael Northius, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810
For cool kids (and parents). Gustafer

Yellowgolds Show rolls into Richland Library Feb. 3
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Zoo and Garden, (803) 779-8717 Feb. 8-10: SHE Womens Show, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, (803) 545-0001 Feb. 8-10: Orchids on the Riverbanks Festival, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, (803) 779-8717 Feb. 12: Architecture of Segregation Lecture, Main Branch, Richland County Public Library Walker Local History Room, (803) 252-1770 Feb. 14, 15: Love on the Wild Side, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, (803) 779-8717 Feb. 16: Women of Hampton Preston Tour, Hampton Preston Mansion and Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Feb. 17: Dollar Sunday, Robert Mills House and Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Feb. 21: Garden Tour, Robert Mills House and Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Feb. 22: Disney Live! Mickeys Music Festival, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 22-24: The Battle of Aiken, Powell Pond Road, Aiken, battleofaiken.org Feb. 23: 15th Annual Palladium Society Chili Cook-Off, Ellison Building, State Fairgrounds, (803) 252-7742 Feb. 24: 32nd Annual St. Andrews Womans Club Bridal Showcase, Cantey Building, State Fairgrounds, (803) 730-8818 The Queen of Motown. Gladys Knight will perform Feb. 22 at the Koger Center. Feb. 25: Lexington Race Against Hunger, Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, (803) 359-7770 ext. 20 Compiled by Diane Morrison
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Through March 17: Patchworks of History: The Quilts of Historic Columbia Foundation, Robert Mills House and Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Feb. 2: Clean Sweep, Cantey Building, State Fairgrounds, (803) 252-4552 Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: The Market at 701 Whaley Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Soda City Market, Main Street, www.facebook.com/SodaCity Feb. 3: Gustafer Yellowgolds Show, Richland Library, (803) 988-0886 Feb. 5: Hard Hat Tour, Woodrow Wilson Family Home, (803) 252-1770
Feb. 8, 9: Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: Free Fridays, Riverbanks
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Room with a view. The view from an apartment on the second floor at The Residence at Marina Bay on Lake Murray.
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Leisure living on Lake Murray

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Resort-style apartments, amenities near completion

Story by Erin Shaw, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photographs by C. Aluka Berry ust off Marina Road in Irmo, the sound of wheezing buzz saws slicing through plywood reverberates around the otherwise quiet calm of Lake Murray. Staple guns and hammers clack and bang while cement trucks rumble by construction workers in hard hats. This is the site of The Residence, a 216-unit apartment complex that is superseding the old Lake Murray Marina & Yacht club. The $50 million project that began in 2011 is bringing resort-style apartments to the lake along with a new marina and restaurant. Its motto: Eat. Boat. Live. Calling it The Residence, gives people the feeling that it is oneof-a-kind, said developer Ben Arnold, the man behind The Palms, Renaissance Plaza and Vista Lofts in Columbia. When we purchased Lake Murray Marina, we did so with the intent of developing a first class mixed-use project on Lake Murray, Arnold said. The original project consisted of condominiums, not apartments, but after the market crash at the end of 2008 he said the strategy shifted to high-end rental units. The Residence has a resort-style feel, Arnold said, because the minute you get home, you feel like youre on vacation. This includes amenities such as a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and indoor movie theater. By early spring, a heated pool complete with outdoor couches, fire pits and lounge chairs residents can bring into the water will be ready in the middle of the complex. A new clubhouse, where waveRESIDENCE CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
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Life and leisure. Liberty on the Lake, a waterfront bar and grill is under construction. Inset, what the complex should look like upon completion.
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Attention to detail. High-end finishes are highlights of the kitchen.

Here, the stainelss steel appliance package is shown with granite countertops.
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themed furniture, Wi-Fi and a two-story waterfall will receive residents. The one- to three-bedroom units are designed to provide great views of the water. Rent for the apartments range from $1,070 per month for a one-bedroom unit to $1,635 for a two-bedroom unit. Threebedroom units are available for $1,435. The units come with Energy Star-rated stainless steel or black appliance packages, tile backsplash in the kitchen and granite countertops. Residents also have the option of having a unit pre-furnished. Two of the finished buildings boast crisp white porches and fledging palm trees; a stark contrast against the mesh fences and dirt piles found elsewhere in the complex in late winter as construction continued. For the newest residents, construction isnt a huge concern. It hasnt really bothered me, said Jeaninne Phillips, who just moved with her husband to the state from Raleigh. The pair knew they wanted a place on the lake, Jeaninne said, and The Residence offered just that without the commitment of buying a house. She said they plan on getting a boat or renting from the boat club. We love it here, she said. We cant wait for spring to get out on the water and explore the lake more. For Barbara and Eddie Oliver, who moved into their apartment in December, dealing with the construction means imagining the light at the end of a tunnel. Barbara said the heated pool is what she is most excited about. Another draw was having the amenities like the pool and movie theater available for their 11-year-old son, Nathan, she said. And, of course, lakeside living. We love the lake. Its so big, and you never get bored, Barbara said. Since weve moved here, I cant imagine living anywhere else. We love this area. Eddie said he likes the idea of being able to walk out his door and choose a boat in the marina, in addition to having lakefront views and a restaurant close by. Why wait to retire? he asked. We figured wed enjoy it now while we can. The full-service restaurant will be a waterfront outpost of Liberty Tap Room, aptly named Liberty on the Lake. Operated
by the regional TBonz restaurant, the waterfront bar and grill is designating slip parking for boat-up guests. The marina is readying 269 slips for marina members and rental options for residents provided by Better Boat Rental. Erin Shaw is a freelance writer based in the Midlands.
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Living it up. Residents have the option to choose a pre-furnished apartment. This photo, provided by Arnold Companies, shows one of the design choices available. Amenities include a heated pool, clubhouse, Wi-Fi, a theater, boat slips, a full-service restaurant and marina.
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How does your garden grow?

Local gardeners share their favorite varieties of shrub
Story by Gigi Huckabee, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photographs by Tim Dominick
ver wonder what shrubs seasoned gardeners plant in their gardens? Four Lexington County Master Gardeners answered the question: What are several of your favorite shrubs you grow and why?
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Anne Moore
Donna Denton
On a sandy ridge in Lexington County is the expansive, six-acre garden of Donna Denton. Besides being a Master Gardener, Denton is a member of the Mid-Carolina Camellia Society and the American Camellia Society. Among her garden treasures is a collection of heirloom camellias. Naturally I would recommend camellias, with their wonderful flowers that add color in the garden and on the table at a time when most other plants are dormant. Mahonias contribute their bit of color too in the winter with their yellow blooms and are great for dry, shady spots. Theres a new one out that looks very different from the leather leaf ones. Mahonia eurybracteata Soft Caress has small, fine-textured leaves and is user friendly. But my all-time favorite plant is Banana Shrub (Michelia figo) because its tiny flowers, which open in spring, look like and have the fragrance of ripe bananas. Once established, Banana Shrub thrives with little watering in full sun and no pests that Ive encountered.
Moore is a freelance writer specializing in garden articles and photography. She edits a monthly e-newsletter and provides material to the GardenSmart Articles website. Moore gardens at her Irmo home on a lot that she describes as having some sun but mostly shade. I like all of the hydrangeas, but the Oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a must because I have such a shady garden and it does well here. The white, full flower heads are long lived and are lovely even when they turn brown. The leaves are large and showy and have wonderful fall color. Snowflake is my favorite variety. My weigelia (Ghost) is another delight. I have it in a patch of sun along the driveway. Many plants wont tolerate street traffic, but this one does. In spring its covered in small, pink flowers and blooms sporadically throughout the summer. But what I like best is its blend of leaf color. Some are yellow and others are lime green. Another wonderful plant is Cestrum, Orange Peel. This could be hard to find locally. Cestrum is a great plant that is carefree. It blooms all summer, and the golden flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
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1. Camellia japonica: By planting different varieties of camellias, a gardener can have blooms from November to early March to brighten the winter garden. 2. Cestrum, Orange Peel, is a carefree plant that can be limbed into a small tree at maturity. Its bright golden flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. 3, 4. Oakleaf hydrangea is a plant for all seasons. The large, white flowers of summer dry beautifully on the stem and couple nicely with the leaves that have changed from summer green to fall burgundy. Even in late winter, the curving, bare branches add interest to the garden. 5. Weigelia, Ghost, is a delight throughout the summer, with its brightly colored pink flowers. Best planted in full sun in a mixed border where it shines in summer, but as a deciduous shrub, needs a supporting cast in winter. The new variety of mahonia, Soft Caress, shown previous page, is a fine-textured, hardy plant suited for dry shade. This evergreen gem has bright yellow flowers that appear in late winter.
Jeanie Ferrer
On a sloping lot in West Columbia sits the garden Ferrer has tended for more than 20 years. Ferrer is a no-fuss gardener who likes reliable, hardy plants. One plant that immediately comes to mind is Loropetalum chinense (Chinese Fringe-flower). In March the bush is covered with white, fragrant flowers. I also grow the purple leaf varieties for their foliage and their versatility. They will flourish in sun or light shade with no pest problems. Another one of my favorites is one the birds left me, American Euonymus. This airy little plant grows about four feet tall in the shade in my garden. In the spring it is covered in tiny apricot-colored flowers, but its really striking in the fall when the red seed pods hang open. Thats where it gets its common name, Hearts-a-Burstin. Senna corymbosa (Cassia) is another wonderful shrub because it provides gorgeous golden flowers in late summer when everything else is tired looking. Besides, butterflies love it. In November, the seed pods look like long, green beans. I collect the seeds and plant them in the spring. They are so easy to grow.
Sandy Raymond
Near Lake Murray, nestled among mature trees, is the spacious country garden of Sandy Raymond. Her garden has been featured several times on garden tours. Curly spirea or Dolichos is a plant I really like because it is covered in deep pink flowers all summer even though Ive planted it in semi-shade. It also stays small, about three feet tall at maturity, and the curly foliage gives it a lot of character. Hydrangeas all kinds are used throughout my shady garden. I especially like the variegated kind because the foliage adds a little pop to a dark, shady area. Im also partial to small conifers. They are good accent plants that are slow growing and can be grown in pots, which allows them to be moved around the garden to fill a niche. To learn more about these and other plants consult Manual of Woody Landscape Plants and Dirrs Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates, both written by Michael A. Dirr of the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. Gigi Huckabee is a freelance writer based in the Midlands.
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What lies beneath

App reveals Lake Murrays hidden past
Story by Joey Holleman Photographs provided
ts been a generation since Chapins Ed Fetner charted the mysteries underneath the water in his detailed and informational map entitled Lake Murray Then and Now. So its time to adapt that information and much more to next-generation technology. Thats what youll get if you download David Brinkmans latest historical app: Under Lake Murray. Brinkman, a Columbia resident, has created similar apps for the Three Rivers Greenway and the S.C. historical markers. For his new app, Brinkman acknowledged Fetners map was one of his sources, along with dozens of other historical maps. He also leaned on Coy Baynes book Lake Murray: Legend and Leisure. And friends Dean Hunt, John Adams Hodge and Dale Boozer expanded Brinkmans own historical research on the area.
The result is a high-tech version of Fetners map, with more details and several additional layers of historical background. Theres plenty of history under the lake. Before the dam was built in the 1920s and the area was flooded in 1929, the land now covered by water was home to about 5,000 people. They lived in a number of small communities, often named for the families living there Derrick, Wessinger, Leaphart, Boyleston. Workers removed three churches, six schools and 2,323 graves in areas to be flooded. Graves that werent removed, along with building foundations, still stand under the water. And even if they dont have hard structures, there are historical sites under the water. Take Fort Fairchild, for instance. Not many in the Midlands have heard of the pre-Revolutionary fortress built
Under water. From left, Hollows Creek School for Blacks; the James Amick home on 12 acres of land; the Wyse Ferry Bridge, a steel structure that
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How deep is your knowledge of Lake Murray?

1. For whom is Lake Murray named? A) A dancer B) An engineer C) A tennis player 2. The river crossing from which Amicks Ferry Road drew its name wasnt always called Amicks Ferry. Which of these was it once called? A) Art Garfunkel Ferry B) Paul Simon Ferry C) Mrs. Robinsons Ferry 3. If you wanted to cross the Saluda River at Calks Ferry with two hogs, two horses and three head of cattle in 1800, how much was the charge? A) $1.25 B) 55 cents C) 28 cents 4. How many bridges were built over Camping Creek? 5. Name three communities displaced by the dam project. 6. How many years were the lake and dam under construction? 7. What is the official name of the dam? 8. Who is Messie? Answers on next page
by European settlers along the Saluda River in the 1750s as a safe harbor during Native American Indian uprisings. It wasnt far from the Wyses Ferry Bridge site. Dont know where that is? Download Brinkmans free app from Google Marketplace. Its only available on the Android platform for now. Brinkman has used computer map overlays to determine GPS locations for the sites, and you dont have to worry about folding a big map. All of the information is stuffed into your smartphone or tablet computer. That means you can be out on the lake, turn on
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once spanned the Saluda River; the Haskell Dominick home among 79 acres of land and the JL Fulmer home, that included 67 acres.
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1. B) William S. Murray, who was an engineer involved in the design and creation of the dam 2. B) Paul Simon, though certainly not the modern-day singer of that name 3. C) The rates were 2 cents for hogs and goats, 4 cents for horses, cattle and humans. It adds up to 28 cents. 4. Seven, and the app shows the location of each. 5. The communities included Derrick, Pine Ridge, Selwood, Wessinger, Cantsville, Leaphart, Savilla, Boyleston, Lorena, Hollys Ferry and Loricks Ferry. 6. Three years, from 1927 to 1930 7. Dreher Shoals Dam, for the shallow rocky area where the dam was built 8. The mythical monster of Lake Murray a cross between a snake and something prehistoric. First sighted in 1933, Messie is not related to Lizard Man.
the app and envision whats directly under your boat. Click on any of the fish emblems on the map and a label with a short description will pop up. Click on the label to get more historical details and photos. (You can call it up from your home. Its just more fun if youre out on a boat and near the site youre reading about.) The app also includes a fishing component, with fish emblems marking the locations of sunken fish attractors. Brinkman has been adding historical context to the app for months, and he plans to continue to build on the text. He has built the app to allow for contributions from others, and he especially hopes scuba divers will post photos taken underwater at the sites.
The Red Knoll School, circa 1906
The Martin Wheeler home sat in 517 acres
The Y Lem house
WE Ranch sat on 136 acres
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Taste the best of the beach, along Lake Murrays shores

Story by Deena C. Bouknight, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photograph by Deena C. Bouknight ou dont have to drive a few hours to enjoy a combination of sand, seafood, beer and live entertainment. Last spring, Steve Deese and his daughter, Samantha, built and opened Bentleys Beach House on property she owned near the Lake Murray dam. The restaurant is based on the one that Deese owned and operated for a short time along U.S. 378 and later sold to Ruby Tuesdays. Outside there is a sandy area where corn hole tournaments take place periodically. During the warmer months, customers can eat and watch sports on the patio. Often, a live band entertains. Inside, there is a giant centerpiece bar with television sets mounted above to appeal to the sports-minded set. Customers can also watch sports on mounted televisions in other areas of the restaurant, which seat about 175. Involved in other recreation industry ventures, such as Encore Boats, Deese and his daughter wanted a casual, relaxing, and entertaining restaurant where customers could enjoy beach-like dining without having to drive to the coast. With the lake nearby, the property provided an ideal opportunity to offer residents and visitors a place to dine after a day of boating. Deese, who lives along Lake Murray, says his daughter also
BENTLEYS BEACH HOUSE

1605 North Lake Drive in Lexington near the Lake Murray dam PRICES: Mid-priced entrees. Everything from appetizers and shared dishes to full meals. HOURS: Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. INFO: (803) 808-7263
spends 90 percent of her time visiting there. At the beachfront restaurant, the heaping plates of seafood are a draw. Clever menu item names such as Tidal Wave and High Tide describe nachos with shrimp, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream and a smoked Swordfish dip. The Seafood Feast serves at least two. Bum Baskets have choices of fish bites, fried shrimp, and oysters, as well as chicken tenders, steak tidbits and pork chunks. Other seafood favorites include shrimp and grits, a grilled salmon salad and clam chowder.
The owners plan to add more seafood choices to the menu soon. For non-seafood lovers, there are nachos served with chicken or beef as well as a marinated steak salad. Burgers are substantial, while grilled kabobs come with steak or chicken. Those who want a little of both can choose the traditional
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Beached. Bentleys Beach House brings the best of the coast inland.
surf and turf menu item. Desserts are varied. One particular night, Bentleys offered homemade white chocolate bread pudding the waitress dubbed a to die for dessert. Children 10 and under eat free anytime, as long as there is one adult ordering a meal. Bentleys serves beer,
wine, mixed drinks, and special frozen drinks for $1.99, such as Beach House Rum Runner and strawberry daiquiris. So far, Bentleys has been attracting Lexington locals consistently throughout this past year. However, during the summer months, the establishment was abuzz with Lake Murray boaters and
residents of the surrounding Lake Murray and Irmo areas. After a day on the lake, customers flocked there to enjoy plates of plentiful, good food, lively music, televised sports and fun in the sand. Deena C. Bouknight is a freelance writer based in the Midlands.
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Story by Betsey Guzior Photographs by Kim Kim Foster-Tobin
hats new in home construction and interior design? We got a glimpse at the recent Parade of Homes sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia. New homes built in the Olde Park development in Forest Acres were featured on the tour. Many of the homes are built along Eight Mile Creek on urban-size lots, yet with large interiors that can accommodate big family gatherings.
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Looking up: Coffered ceilings add a touch of traditional elegance to any new construction. The beams can be white or wood, keeping 10-foot ceilings grand without making the space feel sparse.
The butler is in: Its Downton Abbey meets HGTV. A design response to large, sprawling open kitchens (which you have to keep spotless) is the reintroduction of a butlers pantry. The one included in The Hawthorne, a 4-bedroom, 3 -bath built by Columbia Residential Construction, provides a good prep area off the kitchen that also is adjacent to the dining area.
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Two-door entry: Two solid mahogany French doors bring an inviting New Orleans style touch to the front entrance of the Sycamore, a 4-bedroom, 3 -bath model home by Cole Thompson Construction. The doors open into the foyer and dining area, creating indoor/outdoor space at the front of the house. Rustic elegance: The oversized wood headboard in the master bedroom of this model home breaks up the monochromatic scheme with a bit of texture. Rustic elements are being juxtaposed with sparkly mirrors, brass and even velvet.
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Cozy and inviting: Smallerscale back porches can function as living rooms almost year round. The back porch in the Dogwood model home is tucked into a corner of the first floor. Its screened in with a raised fireplace and TV nestled in the corner. French doors link the porch with the family room and breakfast nook.
Large and inviting: By contrast, the screened porch in the Hawthorne model home flanks the main floor, offering entry from the family room, master bedroom and breakfast area. It is large enough to create several intimate sitting areas.
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Suite saunas: Steam rooms dont have to be in a corner in the basement; compact versions can be part of a master suite, like the one installed by Jack Olivers Pool and Spa in a secondfloor bonus room of The Dogwood, a 4-bedroom, 4-bath home built by Executive Construction.
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Columbia Boat Show coming up
At the first Columbia Boat Show 50 years ago, prospective captains could chose between old-school wooden, plain aluminum or new-fangled Fiberglas hulls. At the 50th edition of the show in February at the State Fairgrounds, you can find all of those plus composite and plastic hulls in a wide variety of colors and styles. Therell be boat lifts, custom-built docks and golf carts to putter around the marina. You even can drop off the kids in the inflatable bounce rooms while you shop/dream. The show has grown to feature 12 dealers and 40 vendors. When youre done salivating over those sleek speedboats and fun-loving pontoons, you can stop by a food truck to whet the more culinary appetite. The show is Feb. 8-10, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults, $2 for ages 12 and younger.
ARTS
The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra will perform Feb. 24 at Harbison Theater. The program includes (English Folk Song Suite, Haydns Surprise Symphony No. 94, William Tell Overture and Chabriers Espana. The performance is at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Details: ww.lmso.org The Crooked Creek Art League will meet Feb. 18 at Crooked Creek Park, Old Lexington Highway in Chapin,. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. The Seven Oaks Art League will meet Feb. 21 at Seven Oaks Park, 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.
UPCOMING
The Columbia Classical Ballet winds up its season with a performance of Swan Lake March 1 at the Koger Center for the Arts, Greene and Assembly streets. Ticekts are $5 to $32; Details: (803) 251-2222 or www.capitoltickets.com The St. Andrews Womans Club is the host for its 32nd annual Bridal Showcase on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, from noon - 5 p.m. at the Cantey Building in the State Fairgrounds in Columbia, South Carolina. Proceeds benefit local charities, including: HomeWorks of America, Palmetto Place Emergency Childrens Shelter and The Free Medical Clinic. SHE Columbia: The Ultimate Girls Weekend is set for Feb. 8-10 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Formerly called the Columbia Womans Show, the event features 3 days of demonstrations in beauty, fashion, gardening and style. Learn high tea etiquette from Sybil Davis, extreme couponing from Joyce Hansell, get cocktail tips from Josh Streetman of Motor Supply Company, decorating tips from Amanda McNulty and meet Ariana Lightningstorm, who will analyze a print of your lips (like a palm reader). Sample goodies from Rosewood Market, The Oak Table and more. Oh yeah, there will be fashion, too! Ticket information and more at shecola.com
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Shower power: Showers are getting roomier, with body sprays directing water everywhere. So why would shower water still be circling the drain? The linear shower drain installed in the Dogwoods master bath spans the width of the space.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation
The Heritage at Lowman Rehabilitation Team provides specialized treatment for a variety of needs: Knee, hip & orthopedic Pain control IV therapy Stroke & neurological Disease management Cardiovascular Post surgery Wound care We love to see people go home. Physical, occupational and speech therapists; nurses; dieticians; social workers and wellness staff work with patients and their physicians to set rehab goals for independence. Medicare certified.
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1993
Naval Reserve crews in 1993 used this sonar-equipped Boston Whaler to search for the remains of WWII bombers that crashed into Lake Murray during training sessions in the 1940s. The search led to a B-25 that, after many fits and starts, was raised in 2005. A portion of that bomber is on display at the Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Ala., though many local aviation enthusiasts hope it eventually will find a home in a museum in the Lake Murray region. Historians estimate remains of at least seven bombers were left under Lake Murray.
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Resort-style apartments, amenities near completion

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Attention to detail. High-end finishes are highlights of the kitchen.

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How does your garden grow?

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What lies beneath

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The Red Knoll School, circa 1906

The Martin Wheeler home sat in 517 acres

The Y Lem house

WE Ranch sat on 136 acres

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Taste the best of the beach, along Lake Murrays shores

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