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{ C OV E R S TO RY } Take a dip. Hoist a sail. Grab a paddle. Start a motor. Get in the captains chair. And come aboard. Lake Murray and the three rivers traversing the Midlands have more to offer than ever. Find out all you can do in our special guide.

PLUS THESTATE.COM A special behind-the-scenes look at our photo shoot at Lake Murray, featuring our model Kristin Cook. Thanks to Hootie Bushardt and the crew from the Lake Murray Boat Club for their help. { SKETCH } An author from Chapin was looking for character in her garden. But how did the designer who built Millie Wests pergola become a character in her book?

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{ SAILING } Did you know that the University of South Carolina is one of the nations leaders in racing solar-powered boats? A look at the team as it heads for a world competition this month { ALSO INSIDE } CALENDAR 6 PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS 37 PAST TENSE 38

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{ H O M E & GARDEN } See how tiny trinkets make a big impact in Floyd and Jackie Corleys garden in Lexington, one of several featured in the Lexington County Master Gardener annual tour.

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What do you see? Corrie McCallums Seasons, part of the exhibit

Abstract Art in South Carolina: 1949-2012 at the State Museum.

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{ Performing Arts }
Through Aug. 4: Pinocchio, Columbia Marionette Theatre, (803) 252-7366 June 1-17: Anything Goes into Forest Acres, Fine Arts Center of Forest Acres, (803) 728-1678 June 7-17: The Miss Firecracker Contest, Village Square Theatre, (803) 359-1436 June 10-16: Southeastern Piano Festival with South Carolina Philharmonic, Koger Center, (803) 777-5112 June 14: Celebrate Black Music Month with Dante Lewis, Main Branch, Richland County Public Library, (803) 799-9084 June 15: Kem, Township Auditorium, (803) 576-2350 June 15-July 21: Avenue Q, Trustus Theatre, (803) 254-9732 June 15-24: The Commedia Cinderella, Columbia Childrens Theatre, (803) 691-4548 June 22: Mad Hot Tango, Township Auditorium, (803) 576-2359

{ Museums & Art }

Through April 2015: The Civil War in South Carolina, 18611865, State Museum, (803) 898-4921 Through June 30: Michael Fowler, City Art Gallery, (803) 252-3613 Through June 30: Make Your Move! Strategic Play Through the Centuries, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 Through July 29: Columbia Design League Selects, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Through Aug. 26: The Art of Seating: Two Hundred Years of American Design, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 7992810 Through Aug. 26: Abstract Art in South Carolina, State Museum, (803) 898-4921 Through Sept. 3: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit, State Museum, (803) 898-4921 Through Sept. 3: Tangible History: South Carolinas Stoneware from the Holcombe Family Collection, State Museum, (803) 898-4921 All a-flutter.
Check out the Blooming Butterflies exhibit at EdVenture through Oct. 6.

Through Sept. 9: Moneyville, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 Through Sept. 29: Bold Banners: Early Civil War Flags of South Carolina, SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, (803) 737-8095
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Led by board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine physician David Lee, MD, the practice also welcomes board-certified orthopaedic surgeons William Kirkley, MD, and Subhash Patel, MD. In addition to a full spectrum of muscle, bone and joint care for patients, the practice provides orthopaedic care and services for several sports teams.

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CALENDAR FROM PAGE 7

Through Oct. 6: Blooming Butterflies, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 Through March 1, 2013: The Civil War in South Carolina: Naval Warfare on the Coast and Failed Attempts to Take Charleston, State Museum, (803) 7992810 Through June 2, 2013: Civil War in 3D, South Carolina Confederate Relic Room, (803) 737-8094 June 1: Midtown Dickens, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Gallery Tour: The Art of Seating, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 June 5, 12, 19, 26: Toddler Tuesdays, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 June 7: First Thursday on Main, Main Street, (803) 988-1065 June 7: Film: Sitting Down: The Art of the Chair, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 June 10: Film: Craft in America, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 7992810 June 12: Family Night, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 June 13: Community Leader Reader, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100 June 24: Film: The Studio Glass Movement: Legacy of Glass, Columbia

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June 1, 2: Craft Bar Happy Weekend, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 7992810 June 2: FIT Together Boot Camp, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100

Into the woods. Enjoy a walk through an urban woodland during the open house at W. Gordon
Belser Arboretum June 17.

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Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 June 28: Tales for Tots, EdVenture, (803) 779-3100

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June 2: Play Catch on the Field with the Blowfish Players, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 2: South Carolina Body Building Championships, Koger Center, (803) 251-6333 June 4: Guaranteed Win Night, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 5: WWE Smackdown, Colonial Life, Arena, (803) 576-9200
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June 6: USO of South Carolina and National Guard Appreciation Night and Discount Beverage Night, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 9: Fort Jackson/US Army Birthday Celebration and Play Catch on the Field with the Blowfish Players, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 11: Guaranteed Win Night, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 14: Thirsty Thursday, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 15-18: Boys and Girls Southern 10s East, Cayce Tennis & Fitness Center, (803) 227-3030 June 16: South Carolina DMV Appreciation Night and Play Catch on the Field with the Blowfish Players Night, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 16: Metro Madness Presented by Palmetto Boxing, The Township, (803) 576-2359 June 17: Bark in the Park and Sunday Kids Base Run-Post Game, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 2543474 June 19: Guaranteed Win Night, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 21: Thirsty Thursday and Good Seats for Good Samaritans, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 23: Rising Stars Junior Tournament, Cayce Tennis & Fitness Center, (803) 227-3030 June 24: Bark in the Park and Sunday Kids Base Run-Post Game, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 2543474 June 29: Epilepsy Awareness Night, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 254-3474 June 30: USC Gamecock Alumni Baseball Team vs. Columbia Blowfish, Columbia Blowfish, Capital City Stadium, (803) 2543474
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Do you dare? Learn a little bit about the history and meaning behind the symbols on gravestones during the Moonlight Cemetery and Secrets from the Grave tour at Elmwood Cemetery on June 14. June 16: Women of Hampton-Preston Tour, Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, (803) 252-1770 June 17: Dollar Sunday, Robert Mills House and Gardens, (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 June 17: W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Open House, (803) 777-3934 June 17: Free Admission for Fathers, Riverbanks Zoo, (803) 779-8717 June 21: Garden Tour of the Robert Mills Founders Garden, Robert Mills House and Gardens, (803) 252-1770 June 27: Historic Columbia Foundations Mann-Simons Site Tour: Uncovering the Past, Mann-Simons Site, (803) 252-1770 Compiled by Diane Morrison

{ Special Events }
June 2: Fight for Air Climb, Capitol Center, (803) 779-5864 June 2: S.C. Fresh Fest, South Carolina State Farmers Market, (803) 737-4664 June 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30: All Local Farmers Market, 711 Whaley St., stateplate.org June 5, 12, 19, 26: Sandhill Farmers Market, (803) 699-3190 June 8: City Strolls with Historic Columbia Foundation, Robert Mills House and Gardens, (803) 252-1770, ext. 24 June 9: Family on Safari Overnight, Riverbanks Zoo, (803) 779-8717 June 12: Wine Tasting & Silent Auction, The Hall at Canal & Senate, vistanightrotary.org June 14: Moonlight Cemetery and Secrets from the Grave Tour, Elmwood Cemetery, (803) 252-1770

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New garden with old look is authors inspiration

Story by DEENA C. BOUKNIGHT, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photographs by KIM KIM FOSTER-TOBIN

Cool and green and blue. Blue hydrangeas surround a stone fountain in the center of Arlene and Tony Westermeyers garden. Arlene is an author and often is inspired by her Chapin garden. The garden, right, slopes gently upward, with a candle chandelier lighting the way.

hen Arlene and Tony Westermeyer built their home along Lake Murray in the late 1980s, they wanted a home with a historic look and feel. They built a two-story siding home with a covered front porch and wood shutters on almost five acres, on a partially wooded lot that slopes to the lake. Even the cottage gardens, which the couple began only eight years ago, convey vintage charm. One of the gardens, which leads along a path and opens to an expansive grassy area leading to the lake, is replete with perennials, roses, Algerian ivy, irises, variegated grasses, boxwoods, iron plants, canna lilies and ginger lilies. A 120-yearold rose bush, from Arlene Westermeyers great-grandmothers yard, was moved from family property in Gaffney. There it never bloomed much, but it loves it here, she says. The pathway also has plants in Italian terracotta pots and a fountain. The cottage-style garden provides privacy from the home next door, as well as hiding places for the couples four cats. A favorite garden space, however, is the three-year-old pergola garden designed by local artist and contractor Felix Kirszenbaum. The pergola overlooks the lake but is tucked alongside the entrance to the wooded portion of the Westermeyers lot. Iron plants flanking a pebbled path grow under the pergola. Hanging directly in the center is an iron chandelier for candles. Wisteria vines wind around some of the columns. The pergola path continues on a path flanked by autumn ferns, Sago palms and fatsia. It then opens to a circular area surrounded by hydrangeas. In the middle of the stacked stone circle is a terracotta planter converted into a fountain. The water flows over the edge of the planter, into the rocks at its base, and recirculates. On the other side of the fountain are two iron chairs.
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Great outdoors. This outdoor fireplace and sitting area is a favorite spot for Westermeyer and her family,
especially in the winter months. Its really therapeutic to go down there and just relax.

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Tony and I love this place, says Arlene. When the hydrangeas are in bloom, its amazing. Its such a nice, relaxing area. Three years ago, the couple also had a stone patio with fireplace built in the wooded area beyond the pergola. It is decorated with a poker made by a smith at Middleton Place, near Charleston, where they visit often. Camellia plants surrounding the stone patio were propagated at Middleton Place. On the patio are chairs, as well as Italian planters the Westermeyers bought from an importer in Florence. Near the patio is a grill. We spend so much time out here, especially during the fall and winter months, she says. The final garden feature is a stream the couple built along a hillside and a path that leads to their entryway door from the fireplace patio. We dug out an area for a stream, put in a liner, and added rocks, says Arlene. The water flows down the

The Cast Net

Under the name Millie West, Arlene Westermeyer has published her first novel, The Cast Net. The story unfolds when a New York advertising agent and artist named Mills Taylor arrives in Alston Station, a town near Charleston for a new job. Mills plunges into a socially unfamiliar world of Southern money and power in the late 1980s. For more information about The Cast Net, visit www.bqbpublishing. com.

hill into a holding tank and then is pushed up through a pipe where the water flows down again. Surrounding the stream, giving it an age-old look, is healthy, mature Algerian ivy. Its all so therapeutic, says Arlene, who worked in real estate for many

years but has recently realized her dream of becoming a published author. Its important to me to have nature around me and to have solitude quiet when Im writing. Its very beautiful to me here. Arlene, whose pseudonym is Millie West, published her first book The Cast Net. One of its main characters was actually patterned after Kirszenbaum, the designer and builder of the pergola. In the novel, the name is changed to Fritz Zimmermann and his country of origin was changed from Holland to Germany. Felix was my inspiration for The Cast Net because hes so fascinating and smart, says Arlene. He speaks seven languages and is just this very proper, articulate person. Being in the garden areas that she and her husband so meticulously planted and care for provides ongoing inspiration for Arlenes future projects. She is working on a second novel. Deena Bouknight is a Midlands-based freelancer writer.

In so many words. The book is a Lowcountry mystery suspense with a love story, says Arlene Westermeyer of The Cast Net.

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Power up. USC engineering students test out a solar boat they designed and are entering in the world championship of intercollegiate solar/electric boating races this summer. Sami Alkindi attaches wires to the battery cells before putting the boat in water.

USC Solar Splash team hopes to make a winning impression

his summer, a few guys who just graduated from USC will load up their car, hook a boat and trailer to it, and head out for a road trip. They plan to take their boat out, soak up some rays, and recharge their batteries in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Those USC engineering department graduates will represent the school in Solar Splash, the world championship of intercollegiate solar/electric boating. The regatta hosts college and high school teams from around the country in solarpowered electric boat races. This years event in Iowa runs from June 13-17. The annual competition also welcomes international entrants. What makes the regatta unique is that once the teams arrive at the competition, they must use solar panels to recharge the batteries that power the electric motors. Dr. Jeffrey Morehouse, professor of mechanical engineering at USC, is

Teamwork. The engineering team troubleshoots after the boat stalls. Hudson White drove the boat around the lake while team members monitored its speed and volt usage.

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Making a splash. White and the team

assemble the boat before launching it off of Larry Koon Landing.

the event organizer, and USC is the headquarters of Solar Splash. USCs team includes five mechanical engineering students who selected the boat preparation as their senior class project. Michael Griffith, Taylor Lacey, Tyler Piehl, Hudson White and Sami Alkindi spent the first semester of their senior year completing the technical design, and during the second semester, they fabricated the boat. All of the team members are South Carolinians, except for Alkindi, an international student from Oman. The team applied for a Magellan Scholar Grant and received funding of $5,000 for the project. We had to write a proposal and make a financial budget for the things we wanted to change from last years boat, such as new solar panels and drive train modifications, and travel expenses to the competition, said Griffith, the team leader. The two solar panels took nearly half the budget at a cost of $2,300. The panels weigh 50 percent less than last years models, and they are over 50 percent more efficient in creating power. They generate 480 watts of electricity, the maximum allowed for the competition. In past years, the teams used a catamaran hull, which did poorly in the competition. The current boat is canoe shaped and placed fifth in the 2011 competition. The boat is 19 feet 5 inches long and can reach a top speed of nearly 30 miles per hour. The USC team did all of the work on the boat themselves, except for the boat hull finishing. They conducted their on-the-water testing at Lake Murray. The team will compete in the Sprint, Endurance, and Slalom races. To improve the boats maneuverability for the Slalom

event, the team added twin rudders. We changed the rudder design by increasing the depth of the rudders and increasing the wetted surface area to create the best turning moment, said Griffith. For maximum speed during the Sprint race, the team uses all four of the boats motors. The Endurance event rewards the boat that travels the greatest distance during a two-hour period. To conserve battery power, the boat uses only one motor during that competition, and mounted solar panels replenish the batteries for the duration of the race. The team may remove only the batteries and solar panels from the boat between races. All of the team members chose this project because of their interest in alternative energy, but some just enjoy boats. I like boating and it is something I am interested in, so I chose this project, said Griffith. Lacey sees a future for solar boats in the mass market given the rising cost of fuel. Although the current technology limits the range of a solar-powered boat, it could be an alternative for some. You cant run this boat all day on solar panels, but if you want to go out for a couple of hours, it would be fine, said Lacey.

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Some of the team members already have job offers from energy companies, and the others are interviewing with them. Energy companies are exploring other energy sources besides fossil fuels, such as solar energy. They are looking for multiple solutions to our energy problems, said Lacey. Griffith also wants a career working with alternative energies. Solar boats are associated with alternative energy, and this is a way that we can influence views on energy other than fossil fuels. So, good luck to the USC team at the Solar Splash and in their careers. Perhaps someday, as we quietly cruise around Lake Murray on our solar-powered electric boat, we will thank them for making that trip to Iowa. Oh, and we can also thank old Sol for the free fuel. Dan Robinson is a sailor and freelance writer based in the Midlands.

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Ahoy!
Story by MARIE MCADEN, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photographs by KIM KIM FOSTER-TOBIN

Set sail by wind power, motor power or muscle power for adventures on Lake Murray this summer

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ou dont need to live on the water to have a boatload of fun on Lake Murray this summer. Whether youre whipping through a wake on a tube, tearing it up on a Jet Ski or skimming along on a paddle board, opportunities abound to get as wet and wild as you want. Or not. If you prefer a little less adventure, try a dinner cruise and concert aboard an 80-foot luxury yacht, a quiet canoe trip along the shore or a romantic sunset sail. Whatever your age or interests, youll find water activities to suit your budget and mettle.

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Consider these options:

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Its the sport of Hawaiian kings and hip Hollywood celebrities and the coolest way to get a workout on the water. In this twist on surfing, you stand on a board and propel yourself forward using a one-bladed paddle, alternating strokes from one side to the other much like you would in a canoe. Only its a bit trickier staying afloat. If you dont keep your body weight balanced over the board, youll find yourself swimming instead of surfing. The specifics: California Republic rents boards from the SCE&G North Recreational Area for $10 for the first half hour, $5 for each additional half hour. Guided morning workouts and rentals also are available for $5 an hour at Jakes Landing. Visit California Republics Facebook page or call (803) 608-5033 to book a board. If you have a vehicle that can carry the large boards, you also can rent them from local outfitters and try other locations on the lake.

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Personal Watercraft
Do you feel the need? The need for speed? A personal watercraft, otherwise known as a Jet Ski, is a guaranteed adrenaline rush. Fly across the big water on your own pocket rocket or take the kids for a cruise around a cove. These babies rev up to 60 mph, making for one fast ride. The specifics: FiftyFifty Water Sports rents personal watercraft from Spinners Resort and Marina starting at $60 an hour, $150 for a half day and $200 for a full day. Visit www. lakemurrayjetskirentals.com or call (803) 731-4000.

Guided paddling trips

For nature lovers, the water activity of choice is kayaking. Paddling about the speed you walk, youre able to view wildlife often missed on a powerboat. And kayaks require only a few inches of water, allowing access to shallow coves and shorelines. Get Your Gear On offers three-hour guided trips that include a stop for a refreshing swim. Sunset paddles also are available. The specifics: Cost is $60 and includes kayak or canoe, paddle and lifejacket. Call (803) 799-0999 to make a reservation or visit www.getyourgearon.com. If you have some paddling experience but no boat, you can rent a kayak or canoe at any of the major outfitters in the area Get Your Gear On, Adventure Carolina, River Runner,

Water Skiing, Kneeboarding, Wakeboarding and Tubing

Your tweenies may complain its old school, but water skiing is still one of the great traditions of summer on the lake. If you want to ratchet up the fun, try the more audacious kneeboarding, wakeboarding or the ever-popular tubing. The specifics: Better Boat Rental at Lake Murray Marina has everything you need for a full day of fun on the water. Boat rentals start at $195 on weekdays, $245 on weekends. Skis, tubes, kneeboards and wake boards are $25 each. Safety equipment is included. Call (803) 407-2929 or visit www. betterboatrental.com.
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Didnt I see this once in a movie? Purple martins swarm to Bomb Island, creating the largest sanctuary in North America. See them up close on a tour of the lake.

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Make a splash.
Personal watercraft rental is the way to go when you feel the need for speed. Dip your foot in the swimming area at Lake Murray near the dam or, below, climb a board a pontoon for an afternoon of fun.

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Sunset sails
What could be more romantic than sailing at sunset? The feel of a warm summer breeze in your face, the intoxicating rhythm of the rolling surf, the sun slowly slipping below the horizon its the stuff of mushy Hallmark cards. Lanier Sailing Academy offers a two-hour evening cruise, as well as half-day and full-day sails year round. Man the helm or let the captain set your course. The specifics: Cost for a sunset sail is $125 for two, $25 for each additional passenger up to six. A four-hour day sail for two is $250, or eight hours for $375. Call (803) 317-9070 to make a reservation or visit www.laniersail.com.

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Lazin on the lake. Guided bass fishing trips take you to the best spots on Lake Murray or, if you prefer, rent a sailboat and go where the wind leads you.

THINGS TO DO FROM PAGE 24

Purple Martin tours

Get a front row seat to Lake Murrays avian phenomenon aboard the 65-foot double-deck cruise boat, Southern Patriot. Watch in amazement as a million graceful birds swoop in from every direction to hunker down for the evening on Bomb Island the largest purple martin sanctuary in North America. The specifics: The 2-hour tours depart from Lake Murray Marina at 7 p.m. Sundays and Mondays, July 8 through the end of August. Cost is $31 and includes a light supper and narration about the purple martins. Call (803) 7498594 or visit www.lakemurraytours.com.

Pontoon boating
Theres a reason why pontoon boats are the vessel of choice on Lake Murray. You can swim, sunbathe, tube, fish or just ride around the lakes 78 square miles at your own pace. Because they dont rock like a powerboat and can hold up to 17 people, theyre especially popular with families and large groups. The specifics: Lake Murray Boat Rentals offers four different types of pontoon boats with 115-plus horsepower engines starting at $180 for a full day on the water. Each boat comes equipped with life jackets, ropes, stereo, a large cooler, Bimini top and swim ladder. Visit www.lakemurrayboatrentals.com or call (803) 798-8559.

Scuba diving
You dont have to fly to Cozumel to fin around with the fishes. Columbia Scuba hosts a dive social each month at the SCE&G South Recreation Area. The underwater entertainment includes games and challenges designed to test your skills. If you dont have a partner, diving buddies are always available. After you dive, enjoy hot dogs on the lawn. The specifics: You can rent a tank or any other gear you may need at Columbia Scuba. For the dates of upcoming dive socials, visit www.columbiascubasc.com or call (803) 788-9166.

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Water fun elsewhere in the Midlands

Swimming
Load up the family in the ol SUV for an inexpensive day on the lake. SCE&G South Recreation Area offers access to a beach where you can play, picnic and swim without breaking the bank. There are no lifeguards, but the swimming area is roped off from boaters. No pets are allowed in the park. The specifics: Located at the south end of the dam, the park features picnic tables, shelters, public restrooms and a boat ramp. Operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays through Sept. 14. Parking fee for a car is $3. Call (803) 2179221 for more information.

Sesquicentennial State Park: The park rents those adorable two-person pedal boats, kayaks, fishing boats or canoes so you can while away the day on the gorgeous 30-acre lake surrounded by tall pines. Boats can be rented for $5 an hour or $15 a day. Fishing boats are $12 a day. Or you can bring your own, non-motorized boat. www. southcarolinaparks.com/sesqui; look for the things to do link Palmetto Falls water park: Located on the grounds of Fort Jackson, the water park features two slides, a lazy river and a 10,000-square-foot family pool. It is open to the public Tuesday through Friday. The season officially begins June 2. For hours and rates, call (803) 751-3475. Saluda River: Spend a lazy day tubing down the Saluda River. Several outfitters offer rental of tubes and transportation to launch points upstream from downtown Columbia. Try Palmetto Outdoors at www. palmettooutdoors.com or Adventure Carolina at www.adventurecarolina. com. Congaree National Park: The park southeast of Columbia offers guided canoe tours on Cedar Creek by reservation throughout the year. Theyre free, but be sure to call the visitor center at (803) 776-4396 to register early or ask about current conditions if you plan to take your own canoe on the creek. Saluda Shoals Park: This 400-acre regional park along the banks of the Saluda River has a boat launch at 5605 Bush River Road and rents canoes and kayaks. The parks Splash Pad is a fun, wet playground for kids.

Dinner cruise and concert

Set sail on the 80-foot Spirit of Lake Murray for an entertaining evening cruise and concert. Melodies on Murray will be offered twice a month and will feature a wide array of musical genres from gospel to jazz to classical guitar. Dinner will be served during the 7 to 9:30 p.m. excursions. The specifics: Tickets range from $55 to $65. Check the Spirit of Lake Murray website at www.spiritoflakemurray.com for a schedule of upcoming concerts. Also on tap, purple martin tours, Fathers Day lunch and dinner cruises and an Independence Day fireworks trip June 30. Need more information? Call (803) 7303044. Marie McAden is a Midlandsbased freelance writer.

Guided Bass Fishing Trips

If youre looking to catch the big one but dont have a clue where to look for that elusive striped bass, make a date to go fishing with Captain Chris Heinning, a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Fishing Guide with 25 years of bass fishing experience. Hell provide instruction, all the tackle and lures youll need and, most importantly, tips on the lakes best fishing spots. The specifics: A half-day guided fishing trip is $200, $300 for a full day. Visit www.captchrisfishing.com or call (803) 236-1257 for more information. Captain Chris is one of dozens of fishing guides who know the lake well. For a list, go to lakemurrayguide.com or lakemurrayfun. com.

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How does couples garden grow?

With dishes and bottles in towers, and odd containers not in rows
Story by GIGI HUCKABEE, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photographs by KIM KIM FOSTER-TOBIN

garden, designed by its owners, usually reveals traces of their personalities. Floyd and Jackie Corleys creation reflects their sense of humor and Jackies passion for collecting not only plants but unusual containers and yard art. Surrounding the Corleys Lexington County home, the garden is in its fourth year of formation. Its the byproduct of the Corleys decision to sell their large home to their daughter and build a
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Unique. The perfect place to relax is in the shade garden under a pecan tree, surrounded by hostas, ferns and Jackie Corleys personal touches. Their home will be on tour during the Lexington County Master Gardener Garden Tour in June.

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Lexington County Master Gardeners Tour

The Corley garden is one of several open to the public during the annual Lexington County Master Gardener Garden Tour from May 31 to June 2. Proceeds benefit the Sam Cheatham Scholarship Fund. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 31; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 1; 1-5 p.m. June 2. Tickets: $20 Details: Patricia Dukes at (803) 796-0884 or patdukes@bellsouth. net

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All in the family. Jackie and Floyd Corley are pictured here with their grandchildren, Jacqueline
Karres Robinson, 2 and her brother, Gregory Orry, 5.

smaller home within sight of their former abode. Floyd and I did everything, says Jackie, including laying the stone retaining wall and the stone walkway to the front porch. Purchasing large Nellie Stevens hollies to anchor the corners of the house wreaked havoc on the budget, according to Jackie, but they are well worth it because they add needed height. The burgundy leafed loropetalums in the front yard complement the coloration of the stone and wood faade of the Arts and Crafts-style home. Taking advantage of some existing trees on one edge of the garden, Jackie designed a woodland path bordered by 60 hostas. A small fish pond and dollhouselike tool shed grace the backyard. The latest project, a raised-bed vegetable and herb garden, enclosed by a white, picket fence, transforms the side yard next to the garage. But what gives the place a Mad Hatter tea party atmosphere are the china and glass statuaries situated throughout the garden. Jackie recycles odd pieces of china and glass bottles by gluing them together to form small towers. She picks a color scheme, then collects plates, ginger jars and other colorful containers and uses epoxy to patch them together. Her favorite is her blue-and-white creation near her all-white flower bed. The dish garden, a series of mismatched plates used to line a border, contributes to the playful atmosphere. However, its Jackies unusual containers, filled with plants, that bring a smile to visitors. A series of coffee pots on the

Storybook house blooms with couples taste, collections

ou want to buy our house? Jackie Corley responded incredulously to her daughter Dawns and son-in-law Donnie Robinsons request. Jackie had not been serious when she mentioned wanting to downsize. Jackie and her husband, Floyd, had built their 3,000-square-foot, two-story house on Corley family land in Lexington County in 1975, raised their two daughters there, and thought they would live out their retirement years in that home. But the more she thought about it, the more it made sense to move. They had plenty of land to cut themselves out a twoacre tract for a home site. Their daughter, with her growing family, needed a larger home. Floyd agreed to the sale, but insisted that if they were going to downsize, then the new house had to be in the 1,700- to 1,800 square-foot range. At first, Jackie felt overwhelmed. She knew she wanted an Arts and Crafts style home, but where to start? Fortunately, Floyd discovered that a neighbor, Charles Deason, was building a few custom homes per year so Jackie gave him a call. I cant think of anyone Id rather build a house for than yall, was his reply. Jackie turned to her favorite source for house plans, Southern Living, and quickly discovered a plan that, with a few modifications, would suit their needs.
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back deck house a variety of sedums. Old enamel wash pots, buckets and tinware contain other plants. Even a childs wooden high chair serves as a plant stand. Jackie confesses that some of her containers are not weather hardy but adds that she finds many usable items at thrift shops at bargain prices. When they wear out, she replaces them with other interesting finds.

Although the Corleys have reduced their living space, they keep expanding the garden, incorporating more and more of their two-acre tract into cultivation. Im constantly moving my rock borders and enlarging my flower beds, admits Jackie. Gigi Huckabee is a Midlands-based freelance writer.

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Come on in. The entrance into the Corleys home includes white beadboard paneling with a blue and white china collection on display.

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In autumn of 2007, the Robinsons put their home on the market, and the Corleys started cleaning out years of accumulation. The Robinsons home sold quickly, and they had to move in three weeks. The Corleys moved into their small camper for the duration of the building process, storing their belongings in a shipping freight `car that was delivered to the site. On Jan. 1, 2008, the Corleys broke ground, and in July 2008, they moved into their new home. During the building process, Floyd found the perfect mantel for the fireplace, but the asking price at a thrift store was a

bit steep. However, on his next visit, the store was having a half-price sale. Floyd purchased the piece and started a fourmonth project of hand-stripping six coats of paint to reveal the heart pine. Jackie, meanwhile, was working with the builder to customize the house plans. The drawings called for a garden tub in the master bath, she recalled, but I knew I didnt need one, so I had that changed to a large, deep linen closet. A doorway was moved slightly to accommodate her secretary bookcase, and a wall was extended in the breakfast room so her kitchen hutch would fit. Jackie knew that she would use a red, white and blue theme with some walls

painted a neutral khaki. In a small house, you need a unifying color scheme to make the space flow, said Jackie. She envisioned her collection of blue and white china being displayed in the entrance hall and her vintage red and white collectibles in the kitchen area. The core of the house is the living room, formal dining room and kitchen/ breakfast nook. On one side of this area is the master bedroom suite, while on the other side is the utility room, garage, two guest bedrooms and a bath. The original plan called for an upstairs, but that space was turned into an attic, and the space
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Focus of attention. After finding this mantle in a Habitat Re-store, Floyd removed six coats of paint to expose the heart pine and then added stain
restoring it to its original state.

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gained from the would-be stairwell was transformed into a large storage closet filled with craft supplies for Jackies many projects, including scrapbooks on each of her five grandchildren. Do the Corleys miss their larger home? Well, Floyd admits that the smaller kitchen does get a bit crowded. But with less space to maintain, they can concentrate on their new garden. Gigi Huckabee

Dream home. When Floyd and Jackie Corley decided to downsize, they chose a Craftsman-style home with Hardiplank siding, exposed brackets, chamfered columns and a functional front porch.

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Rotary Club wine tasting

Rotary Club of the Vistas 15th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction is 7 p.m. June 12 at The Hall at Canal and Senate streets. Silent auction also will benefit Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. Tickets $40 per person, information at vistanightrotary. org or (803) 413-0446

UPCOMING
Independence Day at Lake Murray
The annual boat parade and fireworks are scheduled for June 30. The boat parade begins at 12:30 p.m. at Bomb Island; the fireworks display begins after dusk (9:15 p.m.) launching from both Dreher and Spence islands.

Lake Murray Orchestra concert

The Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra performs July 4 at Saluda Shoals Park. Come early and have a picnic. The Independence Day program begins at 7 p.m. and then enjoy the orchestras performance at 8:30. The concert is free, but there is a $5 per vehicle fee at the gate. Details: LMSO.org

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