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LIFESTYLE LETTER

NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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Thank-Full

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AS NOVEMBER ROLLS AROUND, WE ANXIOUSLY AWAIT THANKSGIVING,

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THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND TIME SPENT WITH OUR LOVED ONES..

This is a time that to reflect on all that we're grateful for and remember our accomplishments of the past year. We all will remember 2020 and the unque challenges

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 18 What you Need to Know about Roth!

"Kick That Can Down the Street"

20 Lake Murray Holiday Gift Guide Keep Your Gifts Unique

By Shopping Local

28 Take a Hike!

Explore the Scenic Beauty of Lake Murray This Fall On The Trail

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32 Mission 22 Fights To Prevent Suicide Amongst Veterans Give Back This Holiday Season By Supporting Veteran Organizations

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Culinary Creations

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Healthy Lifestyle

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GOOD TIMES

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BODHI THAI DINING Explore vibrant Thai flavors from this gourmet restaurant’s award-winning Chef Nivit Tipvaree. Explore their new take-out menu, and let your taste buds travel the world through Bodhi’s cultural dishes.

BLACK ROOSTER This easy-going French-ish bistro is the place for French basics, as well as some fun dishes from countries where France had an impact. Roof Top Bar has the best view of Columbia. Try small plates like Fried Gulf Oysters with Duck Fat Remoulade DI VINO ROSSO Di Vino Rosso opens in November under Brad Spehl, executive chef Mike Deevey, and Nick Rodriguez in a restored part of the historic Dupre Building at 807 Gervais St. This restaurant specializes in iconic Italian dishes with local, farm-to-table twists. The restaurant is sure to become one of Lake Murray’s top Italian eateries.

GOODFELLAS GRILL & BAR Known for a neighborhood atmosphere, check out their tailgate specials. For a truly adventurous burger, go for the Not Your Momma’s PB&J - a delicious combination of peanut butter, bacon, jalapenos, and pepper jelly.

M KITCHEN AND MIYOS The M Gourmet group serves quality interpretations of authentic Chinese fusion dishes, global eats, daring new ventures in food. The open-aired restaurant allows you to observe fresh sushi being prepared!

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CULINARY CREATIONS (CONTINUED)

TRAVINIA ITALIAN KITCHEN & WINE BAR Travinia’s provides contemporary American Italian cuisine combined with regional ingredients. They are known for their gluten-free menu, an impressive collection of wines, and a comforting atmosphere.

NONNAHS AT THE HAVEN COFFEE HOUSE A popular sweet spot in Lexington, Nonnah’s opens at 6 p.m., but desserts will be available throughout the day during coffee shop hours. This coffee house touts “coffee with a purpose” and donates a portion of its proceeds to Lighthouse for Life, which works to educate the community about human trafficking.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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HOW TO AVOID OVEREATING AT THE HOLIDAYS: Holidays are special for many reasons, and food is one of them.

But spending time with loved ones should be the main course, not the green bean casserole.

As a Personal Trainer and Certified Nutritionist, I believe a healthy, balanced lifestyle can include these occasional treats and social gatherings where you enjoy a slice of an uncle’s famous pie. Unfortunately, the large portions that often get served up with the holidays can trigger a stress response in the body, which can increase negative risk factors for many people, including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease.

The trick is not actually balance – at least, not in the way you’re thinking of it, as 50%-50%. When it comes to nutrition in modern-day society, we simply are not active enough to truly eat whatever we want 50% of the time.

Most qualified Nutrition professionals teach a balance of 80/20, which means you would consume whole, nutrient-dense foods 80% of the time, and Holiday parties, date nights, and other social gatherings make up for the other 20%. Many people can make use of this rule as a way to keep track of their indulgences, especially around the holidays.

So what does eating healthy 80% of the time look like? Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day for a week gives you 21 meals, so if you made 17 of those healthy, you’d be hitting 80%! Now what to do with the other 20%? It could be a pasta dish with wine a swanky new restaurant in town, or it could be take-out pizza because the kids all had sports. Whatever the case may be I suggest you keep track so that you stay on course throughout the holiday season.

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HERE ARE 3 TIPS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS 1. Move! Take 2 walks per day, aiming for 10-20 minutes each. Regular activity helps your digestive system maintain regularity and eliminate sugar cravings.

2. Have a plan at the party –you can try everything!

Create your own sampler plate of JUST a bite of everything that looks tasty. Take it back to the table, enjoy each one, enjoying flavors and decide what you want to go back for an entire serving of. This will avoid the fear of missing out on any special desserts made for the occasion.

3. Distinguish between what you actually like the flavors of, and what you are eating because of the traditions in your family – can you make the recipe healthier? Swap out butter or sugar? Use veggies as a base instead of

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rice or potatoes? Every little bit helps.

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OUR TOWN

ARTICLE KEN CALCUTT PHOTOGRAPHY JORDAN BLACKWELL

WE’VE

EXPRES-

Therefore funding 401(k)s, 403 (b)s, IRAs,

each year for the remainder of their life. In

SION “KICKING THE CAN DOWN THE

ALL

HEARD

THE

etc. on a pretax basis during their working

addition, any pretax retirement accounts

STREET.” This quote may often be used in a

career would allow investors to avoid paying

that are left to non-spousal beneficiaries

negative context to describe some scope of

taxes on part of their income at a higher rate

must be depleted within 10 years of the ben-

procrastination but it’s not always a bad thing.

now in order to pay those taxes at a lower

eficiary inheriting the account.

When the 401(k) was introduced in the

rate in the future.

This distribution of assets can be prob-

1980s, the large appeal centered around

Fast forward 40 years, and we are now

lematic for individuals and families who have

the idea of being able to save for retirement

seeing the beginning of the baby boomer

accumulated substantial amounts of savings

while simultaneously deferring taxes on

generation reaching the age of required

in pretax retirement accounts.

your income until a later date. The concept

minimum distribution‘s. Upon reaching the

One concept that has emerged as a

is simple enough.

age of 72, the IRS requires minimum distri-

financial planning strategy is the idea of

butions to be taken from pretax retirement

Roth conversions. Individuals are allowed

accounts each year going forward.

to convert any portion of their pre-tax

Most Americans will have a lower income during retirement and, if tax rates were to stay the same, we would expect to be

The percentage that individuals are

in a lower tax bracket during retirement.

required to withdraw each year increases

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retirement accounts to Roth IRA‘s during their lifetime.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ROTH! "KICK THAT CAN DOWN THE STREET"

Any amount converted is taxable in the year that it‘s converted. So if someone

at the time of withdrawals and the account owner is at least 59.5 yrs old.

The main question is, does this strategy makes sense for you?

wanted to minimize the effect of taxes due to

Often individuals will choose to method-

Each investor needs to start with their

required minimum distribution’s, they could

ically convert portions of their pre-tax

goals. For others, the strategy may not make

voluntarily choose to convert portions of their

accounts over many years. For example,

sense as the taxes paid on the Roth conver-

pretax retirement accounts to Roth IRA’s.

someone is retiring at age 62 with $1 million

sions may not be recovered in their lifetime.

This would give an individual the ability to

in their pretax retirement account and they

It is definitely a strategy that is worth consid-

have some level of control of the amount of

decide they want to begin Roth conversions

ering and having a financial professional help

taxes they’re paying each year on their con-

to attempt to minimize the required distri-

you determine what’s the best decision for you.

versions while also reducing the portion of

butions at age 72. They convert $50,000 to

Securities offered through LPL Financial,

the estate that is held in pretax accounts and

Roth IRA each year for 10 years. In this sce-

member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice

subject to required minimum distribution‘s.

nario, they would have voluntarily paid taxes

offered through Good Life Advisors, LLC, a reg-

Once assets are converted to Roth IRA,

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istered investment advisor. Good Life Advisors,

they are typically tax free at withdrawal

mately half of their retirement assets to Roth

LLC and Cornerstone Financial Management

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LAKE MURRAY HOLIDAY

GIFT GUIDE

WHY ORDER FROM AMAZON WHEN YOU CAN FIND THE PERFECT, UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE ON YOUR LIST RIGHT HERE IN THE LAKE MURRAY REGION? Whether you are looking for diamonds or denim, books or boutiques, or tools and trinkets, try shopping at these local places to find one-of-a-kind gifts that support local businesses.

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The Classy Cruet Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars, Lexington and Chapin - For the foodies in your life, a gift of high-quality olive oils and balsamics is sure to be a hit. This shop's walls are lined with large, stainless steel drums known as fusti, which protect and supply the great variety of unique flavors of oils and vinegars. The Classy Cruet offers customers the opportunity to experience some of the finest, award-winning 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oils.

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Nifty Gifty, 104 Andrew Corley Road, Lexington - Fun apparel, quality handbags, quirky jewelry, and stylish home decor you'll find it all here at the Nifty Gifty. Their selection of Woodwick candles are a sure bet for that person on your list who is hard to shop for.

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Dems Fine Jewelers, 1068 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo - This family-owned jeweler adds sparkle to any Christmas gift with beautiful collections of Tacori and Hearts On Fire diamond jewelry, along with other collections by talented jewelry designers. www.demsjewelers.com

02. Nifty Gifty

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Bart's Crazy Good Coffee, Chapin - You can never go wrong with good coffee as a gift. When Bart launched his coffee business during February 2019, he knew he wanted to devote funds toward good causes rather than spend money on expensive product packaging, so he's kept the plainer, eco-friendly craft bags with which he launched. It's part of Bart's way of staying

03. Massage Mechanics

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With all the challenges of this year, it’s more important than ever to support your local shops and businesses. Skip the online hustle and find locally-sourced, unique gifts for everyone on your list in Lake Murray!

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RENOVATE & REFINE

OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES ARE ALL THE RAGE THESE DAYS

IF AN OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AREA OR OUTDOOR KITCHEN IS ON YOUR LIST OF THINGS TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO GET STARTED ON THAT SOONER THAN LATER.

But due to high demand, you might want to get the ball rolling in November and December.

“A lot of people didn’t go on vacation this year for obvious reasons, so they rolled that money into RVs, boats and back-

According to Scott Hunter of Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens

yard construction,” said Hunter. “Also, we are seeing a lot of

of Mount Pleasant, the construction of outdoor living spaces

people moving to South Carolina, and the number of homes

and kitchens is booming this year. The busy season for con-

on the market is pretty low. People find they can’t find a home

tracting a new space ramps up in January and February, with

they like better than their existing home, so they are taking

construction beginning in March.

their equipty and investing it in the house they have.”

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Outdoor Kitchens and Backyard Delights

In September alone, Palmetto had four backyard living spaces jobs that exceeded

get the look

$100,000 each. The demand is high not only for residential homes, but for multi-family apartment complexes and condos as well.

For the jobs Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens are doing, one out of 10 include a pavilion cover of some sort. Many of the outdoor kitchens are stand-alone structures, and having a cover of some sort adds shelter.

Other trends to consider when planning your outdoor kitchen include: + The new outdoor kitchens are less of a deck or patio and are instead an extension of the family’s living space. + A new trend is to install both a gas and a traditional grill, giving the backyard chef more options. + Outdoor kitchens are becoming fully functional cooking spaces, with built-in ice makers, sinks, refrigerators and even trash disposals.

Palmetto Outdoor Kitchens is a full-service designer and builder of outdoor kitchens with grills available from FireMagic, AOG, Kamado Joe and TEC. They also have distribution rights for the WerEver cabinet line for seven counties in South Carolina, one of the best weatherproof cabinetry for outdoor kitchens.

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ROAD TRIP

Ta k e a H i k e !

EXPLORE THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF LAKE MURRAY THIS FALL ON THE TRAIL

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THANKSGIVING MAY BE A HOLIDAY THAT BRINGS LOVED

better, a 160-pound person will burn somewhere between 430

ONES TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE ALL THAT WE HAVE TO BE

and 440 calories per hour of hiking, while a 200-pound person will

THANKFUL FOR, BUT IT ALSO BRINGS ON THE DREADED

burn closer to 550 calories per hour of hiking.

HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN.

1. Bundrick Island - This isn’t a real island, but a peninsula instead,

The average American will eat a whopping 3,000 calories during

popular with boaters around Lake Murray. It has has a series of

the Thanksgiving for dinner alone. Drinks, dessert and appetizers

pretty, natural and easy trails to wander through. The trails also

can bring the total calorie count to 4,500, according to the Calorie

bring you along the shoreline for some stunning views of the lake.

Control Council, an industry group.

From Lexington: Take US-378 West and turn right onto St.

Instead of falling into a food coma all day and bemoaning your

Peters Road, then turn left onto Old Cherokee Road. After

full belly, try these Lake Murray hikes that not only help burn off

traveling about 1.5 miles, turn right onto Brady Porth Road and

those extra calories, but also bring the family together for a fun,

Bundrick Island as located at the north end of the road, north-

outdoor activity.

west of the Town of Lexington.

Fall is a wonderful time to hike. The leaves change colors, the

2. Saluda Shoals Park - If you’re looking for a longer hike, Saluda

weather is cooler and the trails aren’t nearly as crowded. Even

Shores Park has a 10-mile network of paved and dirt connecting

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walkways within the park. The main trail is the paved Greenway Trail, which runs the length of the park, and is an easy walking, multi-use, out-and-back trail from the canoe launch area or the Environmental Center parking area.The Lower Saluda Scenic River Trail is a 9.5 mile one-way path that begins at Saluda Shoals Park.

3. Spider Woman II Trail - For more of a challenge, Spider Woman II is a moderately difficult loop trail that is combined with the Midlands Mountain Trail. This trail has some steep and narrow sections and tight turns, but it eventually snakes its way down to the creek and Broad River through a series of short, steep climbs and descents that take you up and over rocks and roots. Be aware that you’ll share this trail with mountain bikers too, so keep alert.

From Columbia, drive west on Interstate 26 and exit at Harbison Boulevard. Turn left onto Harbison Boulevard and drive to Broad River Road. Turn right and the entrance to Harbison State Forest is on the left. Follow the gravel road for approximately 1.5 miles to Parking Area 5 on the right.

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LAKE MURRAY AND MIDLANDS HOMES SALES BRISK IN SPITE OF PANDEMIC As the pandemic hit the midlands in full swing, many in the real estate world thought sales and home prices would take a dive. To the contrary, Lake Murray real estate expert Brent Downing says it has done quite the opposite. “We all paused for a moment when businesses started shutting down last spring, not knowing how the real estate market would be affected. Thankfully instead of it slowing down, it has actually boomed!” Downing said. “Inventories in the

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midland are at all time lows (1.5 months as of this writ-

Asked what the top agent on Lake Murray and the

ing) with interest rates also at all time lows (sub 3% as of

Midlands since 2011 thinks the outlook for the Midlands

this writing), perfect conditions for homeowners to sell

real estate market prediction looks like going forward,

their homes assuming of course they are priced right, in

Downing said “There are a few camps out there regard-

good condition and marketed properly.”

ing what will happen with the economy throughout the

When asked specifically about Lake Murray homes and the luxury market in general, Downing added “If they

nation but I believe we here in the Midlands have a great economic environment at least for now.”

are priced right, in good condition and marketed prop-

“At this point it’s hard to predict out more than a year,

erly, I’ve never seen Lake Murray homes sell as quickly

however the short term looks great for homeowners

for as much money in my entire real estate career”. “That

here in the Midlands. Never have I seen a better time to

said, the worst thing a homeowner can do right now is

sell than now. Homeowners just need the right guidance

try to sell it on their own or go with the inexperienced

to make sure they don’t miss their opportunity.”

discount brokers who routinely underprice property and

He added “Depending on which study you look at, South

encourage homeowners to take less than what the mar-

Carolina is either the second or third highest state for inter-

ket will bring, just to get it off their books.”“An experi-

state migration within the US. People have been moving

enced, seasoned Lake/Luxury agent will know what the

here in droves from the rust belt and now it appears even

market will bring and will likely have a stable of buyers

more big northern cities will experience more population

they or their team are working with that are waiting on

decline.” “With the inventory and interest rates being as low

the right home to become available and will ensure the

as they are as well as there being such a demand, I’ve never

homeowner gets top dollar for their home. The market is

seen better times. Our team has so many buyers looking

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