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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2019

FEATURES 12 Spring into Shape with Local, Seasonal Foods 16 Lakefront Luxury A Picturesque Home in Panorama Point, Lexington, South Carolina

20 Aging in Place A Better Life

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26 The Winery Mercer House The Forgotten Art of Wine

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Open House

20 Local Limelight 25 Realty Report 26 Hot Spot 30 Trend Setter 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Spring into Shape with Local, S e a s o n a l Fo o d s ARTICLE JEREMY PONDS, MS, RDN, LD | FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST

As spring is unfolding before us with a variet y of colors, f l o w e r s a n d n e w l i f e , I ’m e x c i t e d f o r t h e p o s s i b i l i t i e s t h e new year will bring.

But as a nutritionist and lover of good food, I’m fairly sali-

In a state that ranks 10th or higher in obesity, diabetes and

vating at the opportunity to dive into a brand-new season

heart disease, South Carolinians could do a lot better.

of delicious, local South Carolina produce. For a food lover

Fact is, all fruits and vegetables are not created equal,

like me, our warm and sunny state is a veritable micro-

and with most American consuming less than one serving

cosm of delicious flavors to enjoy almost year-round. From

a day, we need all the help we can get. But to understand

the chin-dripping strawberries to the baby lettuce, kale

why, we need to talk science. Three main principles are at

and soon-coming radishes, the season will give way to

work, and frankly, they make a world of difference.

cucumbers, squash, blueberries, beans, tomatoes, water-

First, food in its infinite wisdom goes through the pro-

melon, peaches and corn. On the animal side, fresh eggs,

cess of ripening, which you intuitively understand if you’ve

local milk, local honey, cheese, poultry, beef and pork will

tasted the difference in a green vs. ripe banana or tomato.

make their way to buyers, and a never-ending stream of

Second, something called the microbiome—a fancy

mouthwatering food will be popping up in farm stands and

name for the complex world of bacteria in and around

grocery aisles across this sunny state until the last bunches

us—affects the health of foods both externally (growth)

of collard greens sell out after New Year’s.

and internally (once we eat them).

And yet, as much healthy, delicious, local food as we

Third, the climate in which a food is grown signifi-

produce, South Carolinians still import the vast majority

cantly affects its level of antioxidants and phytochem-

of the food we eat. If you’ve ever paid attention to food

icals and is a key reason why local, seasonal foods are

labels, you know this: apples from Oregon, blueberries

so much better.

from Chile, strawberries from Florida, spinach from

You won’t hear this in national infomercials, but antioxi-

Mexico and peaches from California (if you’ve tasted a

dants are poisons. That’s right—poisons. Their job is simple:

Carolina peach, you understand what a crime that is!).

protect the plant from death and destruction against pests

As a native South Carolinian, this saddens me because our

and disease. But when humans eat these poisons, which

hardworking, passionate farmers across this state deserve

exist in just the right amount, something magical hap-

our support to maintain their livelihood. From the lily cotton

pens. They endow us with some of the same protection.

fields of Calhoun County to the expansive fields of corn,

In other words, these antioxidants help us to ward off sick-

soybeans, tomatoes and peppers near my home in Colleton

ness, breakdown and disease, and they’re kind of a big deal.

County, to the rolling fields of Rawls Farm in Lexington

Don’t get lost in the details, because it’s the results

County, we have some of the best local food money can buy.

that are important. The health potential of a fruit or a

And given the choice, these wonderful farmers would rather

vegetable is largely determined by its ripeness, microbial

sell to their neighbors—if we’re willing to choose them.

environment and antioxidant status.

As a nutritionist, I cringe at the damage we do to ourselves by buying food that is not local or in season.

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So what is the end result of eating non-local, nonseasonal food?

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The climate in which a food is grown significantly affects its level of antioxidants and phytochemicals and is a key reason why local, seasonal foods are so much better.

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Convenience is the enemy of nut rient content, and non-local food creates a host of economic, nut ritional and health problems for you and me.

When a food is picked before it is ripe, it never gets to

Second, buy seasonal! Why? Buying food in season

fully mature, and the fruit or vegetable does not manufac-

eliminates 100 percent of the problems that come with

ture the level of vitamins and minerals needed. This causes

shipping and storing food because the food is always

much lower antioxidant levels as well. Then comes the

fresh. It has the most nutrients, the most antioxidants

shipping, which can be thousands of miles if it comes from

and the most flavor! Additionally, variety brings greater

somewhere like Chile. Unfortunately, shipping, packaging,

vitality—don’t limit yourself to green beans, corn and

processing, storing and otherwise delaying the length of

bananas. There’s a whole world of foods waiting for you.

time food goes from farm to mouth causes huge drops in

Your nutrition and your taste buds will thank you!

the level of vitamins, antioxidants, healthful bacteria and

Finally, what about organic foods? That’s another

other key nutrients. B vitamins and vitamin C can drop more

topic for another time, but suffice it to say that local

than 70 percent within days, and that’s prior to cooking,

trumps organic unless it’s local and organic. If you want

which leads to even greater losses.

to know why, let’s chat.

Finally, to avoid foodborne illness or unwanted spoilage

For resources on where to find local foods, check

in transit, many foods packaged for shipping are washed

out CertifiedSCGrown.com for a full list of more than

with chlorine solutions or similar antimicrobials. It’s great

2,000 participating farms in South Carolina and more

for avoiding food poisoning, but it’s not great for receiving

than 24 CSA farms where you can get fresh, seasonal

the benefits of local soil and surface bacteria from plants

produce shipped straight to your door. Also, check out

that nurture our gut and strengthen our immunity. To cap it

LocalHarvest.org where you can find more listings

off, microbes from Argentina won’t provide the same ben-

and a searchable map for every type of fresh food

efits as bacteria from Lexington—but that’s another story.

grown in the state.

Take-home message: Convenience is the enemy of

So as the growing season is upon us and the world starts

nutrient content, and non-local food creates a host of

to blossom, I encourage you to get out there, connect with

economic, nutritional and health problems for you and me.

your neighbors, find some good food and spring into shape

So as I plan my next trip to Heritage Field Farms

with the scrumptious tastes of spring and summer!

in Irmo to stock up on their latest fresh produce, I’m reflecting on some common sense solutions that I’d like

To your health,

to share as a nutritionist and neighbor.

Jeremy Ponds, MS, RDN, LD – Path of Life Nutrition

First, buy local! Doing this one thing can change your gut, your health, your pocketbook and your community. With a region full of roadside stands, farmers markets, CSAs (community-supported agriculture) and local farms, we have no excuse not to. You can rest easy knowing you are supporting your neighbor, supporting your community, and putting the very best food into your body. That’s a win-win-win. Our very own muscadine grapes that adapted to survive in a hot, humid summer have the highest antioxidant levels of any grape in the world! South Carolina blueberries? Also rich in a plethora of nutrients. These are just two examples of local foods that lead the world in nutrition.

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OPEN HOUSE

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spacious owners’ suite is on the main level with a bay of windows with views of the lake and includes an over-sized walk-in closet and luxury private bath. The well-designed plan includes a second level with four large bedrooms, three full-sized baths and an upstairs family room with views of the lake. Extras and upgrades include volume ceilings, heavy molding and hardwood floors. Exterior features include a front porch, a screened porch and a deck overlooking the lake and a side-load garage.

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The home site is landscaped and has a custom-built private dock with a covered sitting area, a walk ramp and a floater with pilings. The home is in Panorama Point, which is a boutique lakefront community zoned for Lexington District One Award-winning schools. The community has sidewalks and a courtesy dock and boat ramp. This home is a must-see!

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

AGI NG IN P L ACE A BETTER LIFE ARTICLE SHANNON MERCER

IN 2001, MY OLD FARMHOUSE BURNED AND LEFT MY

high country of Colorado, learning to ski, working in the mines,

WIFE AND ME LIVING IN A CAMPER ON THE PROPERTY

and later, getting his pilot’s license. (I think working in a mine

WHILE I BEGAN RECONSTRUCTION. There’s nothing

would make anyone want to learn to fly.) One thing became

quite like having to adjust to new, smaller living quarters to

abundantly clear: Tim has a passion for life! I asked him what

make one appreciate our traditional home and living space.

his underlying goal is with his aging-in-place experience, and

I recall our neighbor's aging mother saying, “If you’re

Tim instantly replied: “To make people’s lives better." Well,

planning to retire in your home, be sure to make the house

that’s certainly a wonderful way to start each day…

wheelchair-ready.” Until then, I had never stopped and

Tim shared many before-and-after photos from so many

thought much about how long we might live in our home

projects that illustrated exactly what he meant by making lives

and the potential issues of mobility. But it was great advice

better. He explained how many people would really like to stay

and just in time. I immediately started thinking about the

in their homes as long as possible. Sure, that made perfect

common issues that may arise and even the resale value of

sense to me. There are so many little details that can make

the home when the inevitable day would come. In addition to

that dream a reality. It’s the simple things like grab rails and

our wider doorways, I made sure the bathrooms and laundry

seamless transitions or lower cabinets and pull-down assem-

room could accommodate better mobility as needed.

blies for kitchen cabinets. I sure never thought about having

Unfortunately, had I done further research, I would have

better lighting and switches at waist level. Tim made me real-

made many other common and often overlooked changes to

ize so many things I had overlooked in my own reconstruction.

all areas of the house. That’s where Tim Kehoe would have

Tim shared a lot of statistics about the growing number of

been a huge asset. I recently met Tim of Kehoe Constructors

elderly and the high cost of assisted living, which I assume

in Lexington. Before meeting Tim to write this article, I had

is why many of us don’t stop to think about getting older. It

never heard of aging-in-place or the CAPS certification. But

reminded me of taxes and insurance—ugh. But, aside from

after several minutes, it became even clearer how much I

the obvious necessity to think ahead for ourselves, it really

could have prepared while rebuilding my own home.

hit home when I recalled the problems my own grandparents

Tim and I sat to talk about something that all of us will

had later in life. When it’s personal, we start to care even more.

someday have to consider. But first, let me tell you more about

Tim went on to tell me how his work not only helps

Tim. In 2010, Tim arrived in Lexington after many years in the

people stay in their homes longer and increase the resale

construction business. He told me about growing up in the

value but also about the advantages for new parents.

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IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO RETIRE IN YOUR HOME, BE SURE TO MAKE THE HOUSE WHEELCHAIR-READY.

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He explained how difficult it is to carry an infant while trying to walk up stairways and open doors.

These and many other minor issues are easily overcome when Tim talks about it. But it’s more than his experience in construction; Tim also stays on top of the latest innovations from manufacturers around the world. They too are getting in on this seemingly obvious trend and designing whole new fixtures and accessories for a much easier and smoother lifestyle for any age.

Stop for one minute and think about your own homes, especially the areas where we all spend time each day—bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and even closets. And it’s not just the interiors that need our attention. We’ve all seen homes with newly added wood ramps leading up to the main entrance. Tim’s approach, in addition to functionality, is about maintaining resale value.

Wood ramps do not typically add to a home’s value.

However, adding a ramp that appears as part of the original design not only works better but also adds far more value.

Would you like to live in your home as long as possible? Are you considering having your parents come live with you? These and many similar questions are not only necessary but also require professional, certified experience to answer. Do yourself a big favor and contact Tim at Kehoe Constructors in Lexington. Ask Tim to meet with you to discuss so many possibilities to help you make your home a better and safer place to retire.

Tim can be reached at KehoeConstructors.com or by calling 803.951.0494. Don’t make the same mistake I made by thinking you can handle this alone. Tim is a certified aging-in-place specialist (CAPS), and that should be reason enough.

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NEIGHBORHOOD

LAKE MURRAY

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Harbour Place

$1,250,000

$1,000,000

80%

121

6

5

Irmo Lakefront

$1,179,900

$1,070,000

91%

25

4

3.5

Lexington Lakefront

$1,299,000

$1,150,000

89%

266

4

3.5

Columbia Lakefront

$1,299,000

$1,200,000

92%

269

4

4.5

Chapin Lakefront

$1,400,000

$1,354,100

97%

3

7

6.5

Timberlake

$1,395,900

$1,375,000

99%

76

5

5.5

Lexington Lakefront

$1,999,000

$1,450,000

73%

465

6

5.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from March 2019. Source: IRES MLS system.

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HOT SPOT ARTICLE SHANNON MERCER

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SINCE THE DAWN OF FRUIT, WINE HAS BEEN A BY-PRODUCT OF NATURE. Unlike beer and spirits, wine is a natural process which occurs each year with the harvest. First, imagine any fruit; when the tree, bush or vine is ready to reproduce, indigenous animals will consume the very best and ripest to spread the seeds far and wide while the excess fruit falls to the ground. When left alone for a period of one to two weeks, the natural sugars and yeast will ferment and produce an alcoholic remain. The interesting observation and question: why do so many critters, from butterflies to opossum, have an interest in consuming these fermented fruits? It sure doesn’t seem to be a wise investment for animals to get inebriated, especially if they're wary of nearby predators...

The Winery Mercer House has tapped into this natural process and mimicked what our earliest ancestors discovered thousands of years ago.

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As one of only 10 organic wineries in the U.S., The Winery Mercer House has scaled this natural and chemical-free process to a consumer level and offers some of the most interesting and unique wines in all of America. Not only are the vineyards clean, but the Estate wines also contain no added sulfites, which is one of the leading contributors of bitter flavor.

Four of the five vineyards are "field-blends," which collectively contain a total of 50 varieties of the Southern native grapes muscadine. Consider each variety as a distinct flavor. It’s such an old and forgotten technique that no other known commercial winery is currently attempting to manage this lost style, and the results are equally forgotten and unfamiliar. While nearly all Southern wineries are

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producing a classic sweet version of muscadine, The Winery offers the same as well as many neardry and extra dry muscadine wines. The results have included bourbon and Spanish sherry notes.

I’m Shannon Mercer, the owner and vintner of The Winery Mercer House. In addition to a stint with U.S. Naval Intelligence, I am first and foremost an artist. With a background in classical guitar and a long professional career in photography, wine has become the culmination of my artist expression. These diverse forms of art have offered my greatest passport to experience much of life’s greatest pleasures.

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In February 2007, I planted nearly 1,500 vines

whether it’s reds or whites, sweet or dry.

across some of the most beautiful landscape

The funny thing about our wines is they sel-

in Lexington County. I was surprised when we

dom seem to fall into anything people expect.

actually had a modestly small harvest in the fall

Perhaps this is because we don’t follow any

of the same year. With no background in wine

standards within the wine production norms.

production, I set out to rediscover the earliest

It’s liquid art, after all!

form of wine. In fact, I deliberately avoided any

In addition to wines produced from our

research in order to learn from trial and error. It

vineyards, I’m having a ton of fun experiment-

should go without saying that the initial results

ing with extreme possibilities. Consider, for

left much to be desired.

example, mojito and apple pie wines. How

After two more years of trials, the first

about the only bloody mary wine made from

"good" batch finally lifted the notion of

tomatoes, kale, jalapeno and Worcestershire?

sharing the wines with others. It was then

There appears to be no limit to what will make

that research made it abundantly clear that

a fun and unexpected wine experience. Our

this technique was not common among

wine slushies are certainly a big hit, and this is

commercial producers. In fact, the research

only the beginning. We’re in the early planning

pointed to Armenia and the Republic of

stages of offering "snob-free" wine classes as

Georgia as the only such producers of a

the Columbia Wine School, an affiliate of the

similar technique.

Boston Wine School. You can also follow our

My winegrowing journey has revealed

progress as we expand our Wine Garden to

much about the wine culture. Not only the

host weddings, farm-to-table suppers and

obvious "snob" factor or lengthy legal and

wine festivals to boot!

regulatory process but far more into an

The Winery Mercer House is my little

interesting dominance hierarchy of percep-

country-wine sanctuary nestled close to

tion—that is to say social status. While there

town with the look and feel of distant coun-

appears to exist a cultural divide between

tryside. If you’d like to visit, we’d love to have

dry and sweet wines, seemingly, dry wines

you stop by for a tasting. If you’re interested

are the playground for "wine snobs," but

in something a little more personal, consider

sales records seem to indicate that sweet

my Vine & Wine Tour. We’ll explore the 1-mile

wines outpace dry wines 30 to 1. This leaves

cart trail with a glass of your favorite wine

me very excited to start a new twist to more

and share some interesting stories about

"traditional wines." My own version of caber-

history, humanity and “you call this wine?”

nets and chardonnays are on the way!

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start a conversation with, “I’m not a wine

Facebook as The Winery Mercer House. If

connoisseur...” and frankly, I’ve only met a

you’d like to schedule something special for

couple of people who knew enough about

after-hours, give me a call at 803.957.7102 and

wine to even entertain the notion. Nope,

we’ll open The Winery for you and your clos-

in fact, most folks seem to know what

est family and friends. It’s super easy to enjoy

they like and don’t like. In my 13 years of

unexpected wines right in your own back-

wine production, I’ve heard many people

yard. We’re only 8 miles west of Lexington

talk more about their wine preferences,

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