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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

David Hayth | david.hayth@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Julie Brown Patton | julie.patton@lifestylepubs.com STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Jordan Blackwell

Wistful August FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A BITTERSWEET TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. Summer freedom is winding down, and school bells will be ring-

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Julie Brown Patton, Shannon Mercer, Jeremy Ponds CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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ing any day now. While the lazy days of sipping cool beverages lakeside or poolside may be numbered, this month brings a sense of renewal. New routines, new clothes and new school supplies often come to mind in August. And because we dedicated an issue to both the men and women of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets!

There’s no doubt we have some serious pet lovers in Lake Murray. Meet a few of them (and their four-legged friends) and you’ll find what makes the bond between humans and animals so special. We also whipped up a recipe for homemade pet treats on page 20 so you can spoil your loyal companions.

When’s the last time you had family portraits taken? On page 22, we offer some tips for styling the most successful photo sessions.

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Cheers to another summer, and we hope you enjoy the watercolor captures of our lake area by a local artist, such as the one shown here. Thank you, Rachel, for sharing your artistic talent and passion of Lake Murray with us.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 16 Family Fitness Fun for Summer Use Local Park Grounds to Get Healthy Together

18 Warmth from Pet Watercolors Lake Murray Artist Paints it All: Soft, Lifelike, Vibrant and Inspiring

26 Every Day is a Birth Day Lexington Medical Center Caring for Tiny Patients and Their Families

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34 Blaze a Trail of Encouragement Pass on Life Lessons to the Next Generation

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

18

Artist’s Palette

20 DIY 22 Our Town 26 Trend Setter 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

FAMILY FITNESS FUN FOR SUMMER Monkey Bars

USE LOCAL PARK GROUNDS TO GET HEALTHY TOGETHER ARTICLE JEREMY PONDS, MS, RDN, LD PHOTOGRAPHY AARON RUSSELL, F-8 PHOTOGRAPHY

Baby-on-Board Lunges

Ponds Family

Bench Push-Ups

EXERCISES

++ Pull-Ups: If you can’t quite do your body weight, us a partner to hold your legs.

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++ Monkey Bars: Start slow to develop coordination and

++ Tricep Bench Dips: Vary your foot positions and bench

hand strength.

height to reduce or increase intensity.

++ Bench Jumps: Make sure you can jump to the bench

++ Baby-on-Board Lunges: Tighten your core and glutes

height, engage your core and use a spotter for balance.

and use a wide stance to maintain balance.

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“RESEARCH SHOWS EXERCISING DURING ADOLESCENT AND TEEN YEARS LEADS TO LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES.” —CANCER EPIDEMIOL BIOMARKERS AND PREVENTION

MOST FAMILIES WANT TO ENJOY AS MUCH SUNSHINE AND FUN AS POSSIBLE BEFORE AUGUST. But if you’re like our family, summer is too short! Maximizing time by making exercise a family activity can help families have fun and grow healthier all at once. Playgrounds are one of our favorite spots. Try the following exercises that the whole family can enjoy together.

Make sure to include everyone in workouts. For a harder workout, add a child to your back.

Exercising helps families bond, get fit, create healthy habits, reduce stress, have fun and improve everyone's health. So get out there, enjoy family and be healthy!

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++ Balance Beam: Use surfaces close to the ground so

++ Sliding Board Push-Ups: For a challenge, try a decline

kids (and adults) can practice without injury.

push-up with your feet on the bench!

++ Bench Push-Ups: Start with bench push-ups if you

++ Rock Climbing: If you can’t find a rock wall, improvise

aren’t yet ready for full body push-ups.

with the side of a gym set or monkey bars. ++ Sprints: Make it a race and see who wins!

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

Warmth From Watercolors

LAKE MURRAY ARTIST PAINTS IT ALL: SOFT, LIFELIKE, VIBRANT AND INSPIRING ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON

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“I’VE ALWAYS LOVED TO DRAW AND PAINT BUT NEVER TOOK MYSELF SERIOUSLY AS AN ARTIST.” —RACHEL PARKER

AS A SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST, RACHEL PARKER GETS HER INNATE TALENT HONESTLY. She comes from a family of Lake Murray artists, with her mother an award-winning portraitist and her father an award-winning photographer.

One night, about 20 years ago, Rachel decided to place one of her paintings on eBay for $1. When the bids hit $30, she was hooked.

"I was so excited—I didn't sleep at all that night," Rachel says.

Rachel now sells her artwork to people in countries around the globe including Switzerland, China, Costa Rica, Australia, Japan and France. She says she hopes her art brings customers as much joy as it gives her in creating it.

While Rachel is well-known for her cat art, she also paints other animals, people, wildlife, florals and landscapes. To see her variety of skills, visit RachelsStudio.com.

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DIY

DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS

TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!

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+

IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.

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OUR TOWN Lexington Museum

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON PHOTOGRAPHY JORDAN BLACKWELL

JORDAN

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WITH

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She's been photographing weddings and families for eight years. "I absolutely adore photographing children and babies as well. I recently opened a studio portion to my business for headshots and newborns as well," she says.

With at least 75% of Jordan's clients being returning ones, she gets to grow along with them through life, from their marriages

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always ask for any inspiration the clients might have for their session

have one person in a solid color and others with a coordinating pattern.

and do my best to make them possible," Jordan says.

Jordan enjoys experimenting with new locations and session themes. "There are so many beautiful locations in our area that can be used in many ways. When it comes to young children, I also have

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styling tips Use backgrounds that have a good contrast with the main objects, ones that highlight photo subjects without overpowering and competing with subjects.

Watch lighting sources, especially as they affect faces.

Add a themed and deliberately selected prop to give a memorable moment of a milestone, date or event.

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TREND SETTER

Hallie and Brooks Biediger with son, John

“EVERY MOTHER THINKS SHE’S GOING TO LEAVE THE HOSPITAL WITH HER BABY—THAT’S WHAT YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO DO. THAT DIDN’T HAPPEN FOR US. BUT THE NURSES AT LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER MADE US FEEL LIKE EVERYTHING WAS GOING TO BE OK.” —HALLIE WILLM BIEDIGER

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E V ERY DAY IS A BIRT H DAY LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER CARING FOR TINY PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

AT 35-WEEKS PREGNANT, IRMO NATIVE AND

Like all babies born before 37 weeks gestation,

COLUMBIA RESIDENT HALLIE WILLM BIEDIGER

Jack went to Lexington Medical Center’s new

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“The private Special Care Nursery rooms help neurodevelopment,” says Ginger Moore, RN, BSN, who has

Doctors diagnosed Hallie with preeclampsia, a

worked with premature babies at Lexington Medical

condition that occurs during pregnancy charac-

Center for 20 years. “The quiet environment also helps

terized by factors including high blood pressure,

the baby grow and make progress more quickly.”

swelling and signs of organ damage. Left untreated, preeclampsia can lead to serious, even fatal, complications for mom and baby.

And nurses know private rooms help parents bond with their babies.

“My husband and I were able to spend as much

Hallie also developed a rapid heartbeat during pregnancy.

time with Jack as we wanted,” Hallie says. “Our

After two weeks of modified bed rest and four days

parents could be there, too—and having them there

of carefully monitoring Hallie around-the-clock in the

made us feel better.”

hospital’s brand new antepartum rooms, doctors deter-

She adds that the nurses were friendly and attentive,

mined her preeclampsia had become severe. The only

answering all of their questions and demonstrating

treatment for it was to deliver the baby, and the doctors

expertise in caring for pre-term babies.

told Hallie and her husband, Brooks, that was exactly A LEGACY OF WELCOMING BABIES

what was about to happen.

“We were terrified,” Hallie says. “I had a plan. The

Delivering babies is an important part of the care

baby wasn’t supposed to be born until May. My house

Lexington Medical Center provides to community

wasn’t ready. My hospital bag wasn’t packed.”

residents. The hospital delivers approximately 3,300

At 4:30 p.m. on April 25, 2019, John Michael “Jack” Biediger came into the world by cesarean section at

babies each year—more than any other hospital in the Midlands.

Lexington Medical Center, weighing 6 pounds, 14

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ounces. But doctors and nurses soon noticed his lungs

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is the new home of the hospital’s women’s and chil-

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spacious rooms flooded with natural light and a dedicated area for patients who come to the hospital in labor or those who need temporary evaluation. There are also six antepartum rooms for patients who may need extensive long-term monitoring.

“We're offering the finest delivery suites and obstetric services in South Carolina,” says Tod Augsburger, president and CEO of Lexington Medical Center.

Ginger Moore, RN, BSN

A hallmark of the new unit is a mosaic containing more than 4,000 photos of babies born at the hospital since it opened in 1971. In all, more than 100,000 babies have been born at Lexington Medical Center.

Caring for these tiny patients begins before they’re born throughout Lexington Medical Center’s network of care.

The hospital’s physician network includes approximately 30 obstetricians and certified nurse midwives. A new member of the team is Paul Browne, MD, FACOG, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. He helps women with high-risk or complicated pregnancies, which includes teen pregnancies, twins, triplets and abnormalities of the uterus and cervix.

“The best way to prevent having a premature baby is to have frequent visits with your doctor to review any warning signs of pre-term labor,” Dr. Browne says.

A HAPPY ENDING While Hallie was discharged from the hospital, baby Jack spent a full week in the Special Care Nursery before going home to Columbia.

And Jack was OK. Today, he is a healthy, thriving baby. Hallie says you’d never know he was a preemie.

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DANCING WITH THE BADGE

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welcomed attire. There will be door

city of Columbia and surrounding

prizes, dancing, assorted desserts

areas. First Day Festival’s mission is

and a professional photographer to

to reduce the burden on parents

The country trio, Gal Friday, con-

capture this special night. This is pre-

providing school supplies for their

sists of three sisters, born and

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children of all grade levels. Free

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series of races each year, from

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Leaser (bass); Jonathan Erickson

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more intense 12K races and triath-

sauteing

They mainly perform country and

lons. Proceeds benefit the YMCA

substitutions; spices

of Columbia Annual Campaign,

ments for flavor; how to cook for

which allows the YMCA to live by its

one or groups; time-saving meal

Northwest Family YMCA

she says, “These ladies how how

and

to rock and roll...cowgirl style!”

grilling); and

healthy condi-

southern rock music.

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BOG WILD RACE SIX

SHRIMP FEST

SECOND ANNUAL TACO CRAWL

The sixth race of the One Ton Elite

Ashley's Yummy Tummy Catering will

Stroll through The Vista eating tacos

Series will be held in Saluda. This

be serving eight to 10 different flavors

and enjoying exclusive margarita,

deep mud challenge will be some-

of jumbo shrimp and delicious sides

tequila and beer specials. Scheduled

thing to see this year as the series

until 6 p.m. Fried, boiled, steamed,

participating taco spots are Liberty

runs with all other classes at this

shrimp-fried rice, low country boil

Tap Room, Carolina Ale House, Wild

event. Call 803.979.7822.

and gumbo are included. Tickets

Wing Cafe, 929 Kitchen and Bar, Grill

are $30 each for general admission

Marks, Hickory Tavern Vista and

and $15 each for "little shrimpers"

Vista Union. Guests will vote for the

who are 6-12 years old.

best tasting taco and best margarita.

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Tickets are $20-$40.

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DARRELL AND DAWN RITCHIE MUSIC PERFORMANCE

A NIGHT IN OUR SHOES: A POVERTY SIMULATION

costumes that are exact replicas of

Band members will play Christian,

Deepen your understanding of what

those worn by Elton himself, and to

country and rock songs in Lexington.

it means to live in poverty. A meal

entertain visually with state-of-the-

Combining original songs with new

will be served at 5:15 p.m. The pov-

art lighting, Rocket Man is ultimately

arrangements

hymns,

erty simulation begins at 6 p.m. This

about the songs. This event fea-

Darrell and Dawn's testimony is

Lexington event is free and open to

tures Elton's drummer of 13 years,

one of God's grace, mercy, forgive-

anyone. Children ages 5 and older

Charlie Morgan.

ness,

Bog Wild Mud Park

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ROCKETMAN: A TRIBUTE TO SIR ELTON JOHN Icehouse Amphitheater

Columbia-based rock band Tokyo Joe Productions presents this Elton John tribute brought by Floor Boys.

While going to great lengths to wear

Jamil Temple

The Vista

Red Bank Baptist Church

of

classic

restoration and

Mount Horeb United Methodist Church

incredible

are invited to participate in the sim-

faithfulness. They are touring from

ulation. Childcare will be provided

Lawrenceville, Georgia.

for children younger than 5, but you must request in advance by emailing Anna@MissionLexingtonSC.org.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

Blaze a Trail of Encouragement PASS ON LIFE LESSONS TO THE NEXT GENERATION ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SHANNON MERCER

AS A YOUNG BOY GROWING UP IN THE BOY SCOUT PROGRAM, I WAS ACCUSTOMED TO CAMPING TRIPS THAT INCLUDED LONG HIKES THROUGH DIFFERENT, WONDERFUL ENVIRONMENTS. The lessons taught by the leaders and guides left countless valuable memories and positive influences on my entire life.

Today, I'm blessed to have a grandson who spends a good deal of time at our estate farm. It’s been a seemingly natural transition to take young Charlie on long walks through acres of woods and trails that surround

My next goal is to plan an overnight stay to see how

our property. One thing became clear: Charlie loves the

well Charlie adapts to gathering wood for a campfire,

adventure of climbing and traversing the rocky creek

making our own sleeping quarters and preparing an

with his self-made walking stick.

evening meal over glowing embers. My guess is Charlie

My personal mission is to share my own knowledge of

is prepared to be entertained by his "Poppy" while expe-

trails, plants and wildlife along the way, while always mak-

riencing entirely new adventures. And while Charlie is a

ing excursions something of a game to see how much he

typical second grader and enjoys his time online, I'm sure

remembers from the previous outings. I’ll sometimes share

camping and exploring will be the highlight of his sum-

my own childhood "survival" stories as he listens with the

mer, and certainly the most memorable.

greatest of interest. It’s quite common for Charlie to ask questions and create his own interpretations.

dren or grandchildren. What does make a difference is

agement can have such a positive effect on his

spending one-on-one time on their level and sharing

self-esteem and level of confidence. There’s no greater

wholehearted and honest life lessons. It’s our responsi-

reward than to hear Charlie proclaim, “Poppy, this has

bility to pass our family traditions to each new genera-

been the best hike ever!” It usually follows overcoming

tion. They deserve and respect our personal attention.

some barrier or obstacle along the paths.

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It doesn’t matter what activity we share with our chil-

One of my observations is how just a little encour-

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