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All is bright. The dining room of Phyllis Colborne’s Lexington home. Photograph by Tim Dominick.

{profiles} {cover story} {also inside} This book club takes It started with five CALENDAR 6 literature not too seriously. Christmas trees, PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS 36 The members of the Read each decorated 12 PAST TENSE 38 Between the Wines are Lake Murray for a different tennis lovers who find novel ways of 16theme. Now, Phyllis Colborne of getting into novels. Lexington has 25 trees (enough for an Advent calendar?) individually BUY PHOTOS: Meet Perry McLeod, a flocked. Check out the details in her See more photos from Richland Northeast High little winter wonderland. our stories and purchase School teacher who has photos published in this issue; order 26 online at thestate.com/magazines made it his duty to document the SC {holiday calendar} veterans who travel to Washington, D.C., What’s cool, what’s as part of the Honor Flight program. hot, what’s new and Find out how he shares his passion for what’s coming back the Greatest Generation with a new 20 in the Midlands for holidays in our generation. pullout guide to Christmas and New Year’s. Hats off to Lorraine McConnell, who brings her stylish hats to the Springdale 34 ON THE COVER: Race Course two times a year. Photograph by Tim Dominick

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{performing arts} Nov. 1: Steven Curtis Chapman, with Laura Story and Jason Gray, Shandon Baptist Church, wmhk.com Nov. 1: First Friday at The Village Artists gallery, The Village at Sandhill, (803) 699- 8886 Nov. 1-10 “Always ... Patsy Cline,” Village Square Theatre, (803) 359-1436 Nov. 1-10: “Steel Magnolias,” Village Square Theatre, (803) 359-1436 Nov. 1-16: “Venus In Fur,” Trustus Theatre (803) 254-9732 Nov. 2: Cedric The Entertainer & Friends, Township Auditorium, (803) 576-2350 Nov. 3: Glenn Miller Orchestra & The Victory Belles Township Auditorium, (803) 576-2350 ROB WAYMEN A night of romance. Jim Brickman’s Love Tour comes to Newberry Opera House Nov. 17. Nov. 6: Alvin Ailey II dance troupe Koger Center, (803) 777-7500 Nov. 7: Edwin McCain, Newberry Opera Nov. 19: Chamber Innovista Series with Nov. 21: Jaheim, Township Auditorium, House, (803) 276-6264 the Parker Quartet, USC School of Music (803) 576-2350 recital hall, (803) 251-2222. Nov. 8-23: “Sleuth,” Workshop Theatre, Nov. 22: Hallmark Channel Presents: (803) 799-6551 Nov. 16: South Carolina Flute Society/ Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Colonial Life Carolina Flute Guild fall festival, USS Arena, (803) 576-9200 Nov. 8-10: Opera at USC, “Candide,” School of Music recital hall, (803) 251- Drayton Hall, (803) 251-2222 Nov. 23: Bill Cosby, Koger Center, (803) 2222 251-2222 Nov. 8: B. J. Thomas, Newberry Opera Nov. 15-23: Theatre South Carolina, House, (803) 276-6264 Dec. 3: The Charlie Daniels Band, “Three Sisters,” USC College of Arts and Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Nov. 9: The Gibson Brothers, Newberry Sciences, (803) 777-9353 Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Dec. 5: Tony Kenny’s Christmastime in USC Gospel Choir, Francis Nov. 17: Ireland, Newberry Opera House, (803) Nov. 9: 19th annual Blues Festival, MLK Burns United Methodist Church 276-6264 Park, www.columbiabluesfest.com Nov. 17: Jim Brickman-The Love Tour, Nov. 10: African Children’s Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Choir, Union United Methodist Baker and Baker Church, 7582 Woodrow St., Nov. 18: Foundation, Art of Music: Greg Irmo (803) 781-3013 Stuart and Michael Pisaro, Nov. 10: Lake Murray Columbia Museum of Art, (803) Symphony Orchestra, Harbison 799-2810 Theatre. www.lmso.org Nov. 19: USC Men’s Chorus Nov. 11: Southern Exposure New Music and USC Women’s Chorus, series with John Fitz Rogers, USC Rutledge Chapel-USC School of Music Recital Hall, (803) 777- Horseshoe 4421 Nov. 19-20: Benefit concert Nov. 12: USC Symphony Orchestra with Marjorie Barnes, Trustus ,(803) 251-2222 Theatre, (803) 254-9732. Holiday calendar Nov. 15-Dec. 1: “The Foreigner,” Town Nov. 19: Ring of Fire - The Theatre, (803) 799-2510 Music of Johnny Cash, Check out the special events Nov. 15: Phil Vassar, Newberry Opera Newberry Opera House, (803) happening during the holiday House, (803) 276-6264 276-6264 season. Listing on page 20.

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CALENDAR FROM PAGE 7 1515 Main St., (803) 799-2810 Street, (803) 779-3100 Ongoing: This Just In: What’s New in Nov. 8: StoryBook Ball, EdVenture, 211 Bill Gaither Homecoming, Dec. 6: the Collection, S.C. State Museum, (803) Gervais Street, (803) 779-3100 Colonia Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 898-4921 Nov. 9: Toddler University! Zumbatomic, Dec. 7: 208th Army Band, Newberry Ongoing: The Civil War in South EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, (803) Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Carolina, S.C. State Museum, (803) 898- 779-3100 Dec. 7: Charlie WIlson with Terence 4921 Young, Township Auditorium, (803) 576- Nov. 4: Toddler Take Over! Tales for Tots, 2350 EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, (803) Dec. 8: Palmetto Mastersingers, 779-3100 Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Nov. 5: Toddler University! Spanish for Dec. 12: Artie Shaw Orchestra, Tots, EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-264 (803) 779-3100 Dec. 13: State Capella of Russia, Nov. 6: Toddler University! Yoga for Kids, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, (803) 779-3100 Dec. 20: Eddie Money, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Nov. 6: Gladys’ Gang: My Favorite Things, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 {museums & art} Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Ongoing: Tutankhamun: Return of the Nov. 7: Toddler University! Giggle King, S.C. State Museum, (803) 898- Science, EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, 4921 (803) 779-3100 JAMES DIMMOCK/ATLANTIC RECORDS Annie Leibovitz: Toddler University! Mini Through Jan. 5, 2014: Nov. 8: Appreciate. Jaheim will be at Township Pilgrimage, Columbia Museum of Art, Musicians, EdVenture, 211 Gervais Auditorium Nov. 21.

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 8 10/9/13 11:29 AM Nov. 9: Fable & Frolic, EdVenture, 211 Dec. 21: Winter Workshops: Snow Day!; Vista Marketplace at Whaley Gervais Street, (803) 779-3100 All that Glitters is Gold; Glass Works Teen Nov. 2: South Carolina State House Tour, Academy, Columbia Museum of Art, Nov. 9: “Life through a Lens,” the life and (803) 734-2430 influences of Annie Leibovitz, Columbia 1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Nov. 3: Newberry Opera Guild Oyster Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) Roast, Waldrop Farm, (803) 276-6264 799-2810 {special events} Nov. 1: Arts & Draughts, Columbia Nov. 5: Woodrow Wilson Family Home: Nov. 9: Artisans Fair & Sale, Columbia Museum of Art, (803) 799-2810 Hard Hat Tour, Woodrow Wilson Family Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) House, (803) 252-1770 799-2810 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Soda City Market, Main Street, stateplate.org Nov. 5: CinéCola French/Francophone Nov. 9: Veterans Day Activities: “Glory,” Film Festival, Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, (803) Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Vista Marketplace 898-4921 at Whaley, 711 Whaley, Facebook page CALENDAR CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Nov. 10: Happy Birthday EdVenture, EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, (803) 779-3100 Nov. 10: Passport to Art: A Collection of Memories, Columbia Museum of Art 1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Nov. 9: Veterans Day Activities: Re- enactors, South Carolina State Museum, (803) 898-4921 �� Nov. 12: Home School Days, Columbia � Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Nov. 12: Family Night, EdVenture, 211 � � Gervais Street, (803) 779-3100

Nov. 15: Artist’s Salon: USC Rare Books � � �� Collection, Thomas Cooper Library, Special Collections, sponsored by the Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Nov. 18: Baker and Baker Foundation presents The Art of Music with Greg Stuart and Michael Pisaro, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Nov. 19: CDL Presents: Kate Schwennson: 100 years of Clemson Architecture: Southern Roots + Global Reach, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) 799-2810 Nov. 23: Member Discount Day, South Carolina State Museum, (803) 898-4921 Dec. 4: Gladys’ Gang: It’s a Bluesy Winter, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) 799-2810 Dec. 6: Salon Luncheon: Dennis Keil of The Light Factory, Columbia Museum of Art,1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Dec. 11: CMA Chamber Music on Main, Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., (803) 799- 2810 Dec. 14: Santa’s Gingerbread Jamboree, EdVenture, 211 Gervais Street, (803) 779-3100

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CALENDAR FROM PAGE 9 Nov. 17: W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Main Street, stateplate.org Open House, (803) 777-3934 Vista Marketplace (803) 799-2810 Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Nov. 17: $1 Sunday Admission, Historic at Whaley, 711 Whaley, Facebook page Nov. 7: First Thursday on Main, www. Columbia Foundation Tours, (803) 252- Vista Marketplace at Whaley firstthursdayonmain.com 1770 Dec. 12: Moonlight Cemetery and Nov. 7: Moonlight Cemetery and Nov. 21: Garden Tour of the Robert Mills Secrets from the Grave Tours, Elmwood Secrets from the Grave Tours, Elmwood Grounds, (803) 252-1770 Cemetery, (803) 252-1770 Cemetery, (803) 252-1770 Nov. 22-24: Columbia Gem & Mineral Dec. 13: Robert Mills House Historic Nov. 8: “Party with a Purpose” Society annual show, Jamil Temple, (803) Walking Tour, Robert Mills House and fundraiser for Lexington Woman’s Club, 736-9317 Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center, Main Street Lights, Downtown $1 Sunday Admission, Historic [email protected] Nov. 22: Dec. 15: Newberry Columbia Foundation Tours, (803) 252- Robert Mills House Historic Nov. 8: Woodrow Wilson Family Home: 1770 Walking Tour, Robert Mills House and Dec. 3: Hard Hat Tour, Woodrow Wilson Family W. Gordon Belser Arboretum Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Dec. 15: House, (803) 252-1770 Open House, (803) 777-3934 Group Therapy Chili Cook-off, Nov. 9: First Thursday on Main, Garden Tour of the Robert Mills Five Points, www.fivepointscolumbia. Dec. 5: Dec. 19: firstthursdaysonmain.com Grounds, (803) 252-1770 com First Fridays at The Village Artists Harvest and Art Dinner, Dec. 6: Nov. 10: gallery, the Village at Sandhill, (803) 699- {sports} Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., 8886 Nov. 1: USC women’s basketball vs. (803) 799-2810 North Greenville, Colonia Life Arena, Dec. 7: South Carolina State House Women of Hampton-Preston (803) 576-9200 Nov. 16: Tour, (803) 734-2430 Mansion & Gardens, (803) 252-1770 Nov. 2: USC vs. Mississippi State, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28: Soda City Market,

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 10 10/9/13 11:29 AM Nov. 30: USC vs. Clemson, Williams- Brice Stadium Dec. 2: USC women’s basketball vs. North Carolina Central, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Dec. 17: USC men’s basketball vs. Manhattan, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200 Dec. 19: USC men’s basketball vs. USC Upstate, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576- 9200 Dec. 20: USC women’s basketball vs. Winthrop, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576- 9200 Dec. 22: USC women’s basketball vs. S.C. State, Colonial Life Arena, (803) 576-9200

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Author! Author! Kim Boykin, second from left, author of “The Wisdom of Hair”, was the guest of the Read Between the Wines book club. Left to right are Katherine Keckeisen, Boykin, Kay Favati, Libby Overcash, Jean Longphre and Mary Monroe.

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Book club members read ‘between the wines’

Story by Deena C. Bouknight Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines Photographs by Tim Dominick

hat does a group of die-hard Lake Murray tennis players do when it is too cold to play tennis? WThey read. Two years ago, it was the cold weather that prompted this close-knit group of friends to decide that starting a book club was a good idea. The rules: always bring wine, read a variety of genres, and keep the discussion light.

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 13 10/9/13 11:29 AM Fun with friends. Jean Longphre, left, Kay Favati and Mary Monroe enjoy a moment. Below, Longphre and Favati in oversized curlers for a photo shoot to enter an Ultimate Book Club Getaway contest sponsored by author Kim Boykin.

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Each month, the event’s hostess selects the book. Katherine Keckeisen was the only one out of the group of 17 friends who was not as keen on the idea of a book club. She told them she did not like to read, and they responded that she better learn to like it. “Now I’m addicted to reading,” she says. “We all agree that we have read and enjoyed books that we never would have picked up without this group. I am so thankful that they started my adventures into books.” The friends met several years ago primarily through playing tennis. “We have been through a lot together and love and support each other in the true Southern tradition of sisterhood,” says PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF STEVE BIRCH Libby Overcash. It is not unusual for the group to attend the same weddings, funerals, parties and community events. All play tennis Some include: “To Kill a in the South, both fictionand nonfiction,” weekly at the Murraywood Swim and Mockingbird,” “Unbroken,” and says Rita Anderson. “Mystery is my Racquet Club and are USTA (United “Room.” Each time a member hosts a favorite,” says Jo Norris. “But I also like States Tennis Association) league players. book club meeting, she chooses the book that we have started reading some of the The group travels together to local, state based on reviews, word of mouth, and classics. Many of us had to read them in and regional tennis tournaments as well. internet searches. high school and college, but I appreciate When they are not playing tennis or Says Overcash, “I love to go to the them more now.” meeting in homes for their book club, library and browse the shelves and just Twice in the past few years, the they may meet for lunch or watch movies find something that catches my interests. women’s book club meetings have focused together. Also, anything that someone has read and on a particular author. They met Karen “It’s just good ol’ southern friendship,” recommends.” White, author of “On Folly Beach,” at an adds Jean Longphre. Some books have been nonfiction, but Irmo library book signing. Each member of the club that they most are fiction. Each member has her Most recently, Kim Boykin, the call “Read Between the Wines,” has a favorite genre. Charlotte author of “The Wisdom different favorite. “I personally enjoy the ones that are set of Hair,” led the group’s July book

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 14 10/9/13 11:29 AM Let’s talk. Members of the Read Between the Wines book club discuss “The Wisdom of Hair” with author Kim Boykin, third from left.

discussion. Boykin hosted an Ultimate club enables her and the others to “enter does the group plan to do during their Book Club Getaway contest for four another world for a while.” coastal getaway? Play tennis – and read, days at her Isle of Palms beach house. As a group, or individually, the avid of course. The “Read Between the Wines” group readers sometimes attend the S.C. Book gathered at a local salon for a whimsical Festival, which takes place each May in Deena Bouknight is a freelance writer based group photo to enter in the contest. Columbia, and various library events. in the Midlands; her new novel, “Broken Each book club meeting lasts two to Doni Jordan met author Ron Rash, who Shells,” has been released by Light Path three hours. “We discuss books, and other wrote “Saints at the River,” when he read Publishing; also available on amazon.com ‘stuff’, and drink wine,” says Longphre. for the Richland County Library’s “One “And, no, we don’t discuss sex!” Book, One Columbia” annual event. Points out Overcash, “I enjoy the Because the 17 friends dressed up in different opinions, and everyone gets such pink curlers and boas, and pearls for their a different take on things. It leads to some photo shoot, Boykin pronounced them very interesting conversations.” the “most creative” winners of the four For member Joanie Drodz, the book days at her Isle of Palms’ home. What

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25 trees, 1 special holiday for crafty Lexington woman

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hristmas has always been a special time for Phyllis Colborne. She loves to decorate the entire house for the season. In addition to the wreaths and other festive sights, she Cdecorates 25 trees in her Lexington home. There are 22 ornament tubs for one tree alone. The 12-foot tree has 4,000 ornaments. Each one tells a story. “I like to unwrap and look at each one,” she said. And as an added treat, her birthday falls on Christmas Eve. She starts decorating the first of September and is always finished by Thanksgiving. She leaves the decorations up through the end of January. She started with five trees 30 years ago. Every tree has a theme: The Snowflake ree,T The Bird Tree with bird nests and artificial birds, The oodlandW Fairy Tale Tree, The Alice in Wonderland Tree, The Fairy Tales Tree, The Wizard of Oz Tree, The Gingerbread Tree, The 12 Days

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Vision in white. The Ice Skating Tree. Preceding page: Phyllis Colborne in the living room of her home. She has decorated 25 trees for the holidays.

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 18 10/9/13 11:30 AM Attention to detail. The Woodland Fairy Tale Tree

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 19 10/9/13 11:30 AM Dec. 8: USC Concert Choir Christmas concert. 607 Church, 7 p.m. Shandon Presbyterian St. Woodrow Dec. 8: Lexington County Museum Annual Christmas Open House, 231 Fox St., 2-5 p.m. Free. Holiday Parade of Lights; begins at Dec 8: Metro in 1 & 12th Street 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Hwy. Columbia West Claras,” Columbia City Jazz, Dec 13-14: “The Two College, at Midlands Technical Harbison Theatre (803) 252-0252 Shandon Dec. 13-15: The Singing Christmas Tree, (803) 782-1300 Baptist Church, Columbia Dec. 13-15: First Baptist Church Christmas Pageant. Tickets available beginning Monday- a.m.-3p.m. 9 217-3250, (803) call 4, Nov. Friday Dec. 14: Kershaw Christmas Parade, Laurens Camden, (803) 432-2525 Street, Dec. 14: Colonial Christmas in Camden, Historic Site. www.historic- Camden Revolutionary War camden.net Dec. 14-15: Capital City/Lake Murray Country Visitors Center Holiday Open House, Lorick Plantation, 2184 North Lake Drive {holiday events} {holiday 25th annual Chapin Area Holiday 14-17, 25th annual Chapin Area Nov. Open House 21: Vista Lights, 5—9 p.m., Gervais between Nov. is at 7 tree-lighting Gadsden and Assembly streets; p.m. www.vistalightssc.com Christmas, 6-10 22-Dec. 30: Lights Before Nov. (803) 779-8717. p.m. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Christmas Eve and Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. 22-24: Palmetto Health Foundation Festival Nov. Convention Center Columbia Metropolitan of Trees, 23-Feb. 23, 2014: Snowville, EdVenture Nov. (803) 779-3100 “The Ballet’s 27, 29 and Dec. 1: Carolina Nov. Auditorium, (800) 745-3000 Township Nutcracker,” to charge by phone or at Ticketmaster.com 27-Dec. 31: Holiday Lights on the River, Nov. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, 6-10 Trail, Walking Wonderland p.m. Includes Wetland Winter Ride. (803) Nights of Wonders, Wonder 772-1228 Ice @ Boyd 28-Jan. 20, 2014: Main Street Nov. Plaza, Columbia Museum of Art, Monday – 11 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Thursday, 1-9 p.m. a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 29-Dec. 8: “Ho Ho Ho” Columbia Children’s Nov. (803) 691-4548 Theatre, What’s new What’s The SC Philharmonic does a at Harbison holiday program Theater There’s plenty to do There’s in the holiday season Midlands

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 20 10/9/13 11:30 AM Winter Fest, S.C. State Museum, Museum, State S.C. Fest, Winter Dec. 14-15 and 20-22: Columbia City Columbia City “The Nutcracker,” Ballet’s (803) 251-2222 or www. Ballet, Koger Center, capitoltickets.com Dec. 15: Winter Crafty Feast, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Convention Center Columbia Metropolitan Dec. 15: Boykin Christmas Parade, www. theboykinchristmasparade.com Dec. 15: Holiday Pops with the SC Philharmonic, 2 p.m., www.etix.com Harbison Theatre, Dec. 17: Branson On The Road-Christmas Style, Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 4: 21-Jan. Dec. screenings, movie daily party, Express Polar with scmuseum.org Details: performances, musical crafts, Eve Celebration, Newberry Dec. 31: New Year’s Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Eve Dec. 31: Famously Hot New Year’s celebration; with Kool & the Gang; downtown Columbia, www.famouslyhotnewyear.com Lights of Lugoff parade, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 14: Lights of Lugoff beginning on U.S. 1 in Lugoff Club Christmas Dec. 2-5: Columbia Garden Mansion decorating of the Governor’s Christmastime in Ireland, Kenny’s Dec. 5: Tony Newberry Opera House, (803) 276-6264 Dec. 5-8: Junior League Holiday Market, Cantey www.jlcolumbia. Building, S.C. State Fairgrounds, org Theatre, Trustus Dec. 6-21: “A Christmas Carol,” (803) 254-9732 Columbia Classical Dec. 6-8: “The Nutcracker,” (803) 251-6333 Ballet, Koger Center, Dec. 6-7: Lexington County Choral Society 5503 Church, Christmas, Saxe-Gotha Presbyterian Sunset Blvd Lexington; contact@lexcochoralsoc. org Newberry Opera House, Dec. 6: Jingle All the Way, (803) 276-6264 Dec. 6: USC Concert Choir Christmas concert, 1324 Marion Church, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian St. Free. Carillon parade, Dec. 7: 60th annual Carolina www. 9:45 a.m. at Gervais and Bull streets; carolinacarillon.com Dec. 7: St. Nicholas Festival, Holy St. 724 Buff Apostles, Orthodox Church, Columbia, stnicholasfestival.org West Dec. 7-16: “Best Christmas Village Pageant Ever,” www. Theater, Square villagesquaretheater.com Dec. 7: The 37th Annual of Candlelight Tour Homes, Camden, 3-8 p.m. (803) 300- 3762 What’s returning What’s Ice The highly popular Main Street at Boyd Plaza hot What’s Eve in downtown New Year’s Columbia, with headliners Kool & the Gang cool What’s Snowville at EdVenture

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 21 10/9/13 11:30 AM Blue Christmas. Photographs and peacock feathers adorn this tree.

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 22 10/9/13 11:30 AM Twinkle, twinkle. Stockings are hung by the fireplace and themed trees fill the living space in Colborne’s home.

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of Christmas Tree, The Snowman Tree, The Coastal Tree (her South Carolina Tree), The Maine Tree, The Patriotic Tree, The Angel Tree, The Victorian Tree, The Photo Tree, The Mitten Tree, The Tea Party Tree, The Fishing Tree, The Lodge Tree, The Toy Tree, The Santa Tree, The Ice Skating Tree, The Great Big Everything Tree. Through the years, she has collected ornaments. Some are antique, German and Old World. She also has Christopher Radko and Department 56 Christmas ornaments and a Christmas village. She was a librarian for 25 years before she retired. She and her late husband Rom moved to Lexington four years ago from Indiana. Their two sons live in Maine and Georgia, and their daughter lives in Washington. She loves gardening and is a Master Gardener, does scrapbooking, dabbles in arts and crafts and makes her own cards, bows and such. She can find anything she wants in minutes. Her craft room is organized with everything labeled in neat boxes. Christmas might be out of sight, but not far away in her home. By January’s end, Christmas is neatly tucked away in the craft room until the autumn of next year.

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Photographer’s work tells stories of triumph, honor

Story by Kay Gordon Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines • Photographs by Gerry Melendez

istory and veterans have always been an integral part Honor Flight of South Carolina is a “hub” of the Honor Flight network, of photographer and teacher Perry McLeod’s life. He founded by Bill Dukes in July 2008. Earl learned his lessons, his love of country and respect for Morse in Ohio founded the national H Honor Flight network in 2004. The first veterans from his parents. His father was an Army veteran who SC flight for WWII veterans, organized retired at Fort Jackson. by the mayor of Simpsonville, was in “I grew up listening to stories,” he said. honors Geography. 2007. There are four groups in South “My life was steeped in history.” McLeod became a Richland School Carolina participating in the program Those stories and his father led him to District Two Virtual High School – Columbia, Charleston, Greenville- become a history teacher and to connect Instructor and has taught at Richland Spartanburg and Myrtle Beach. with veterans. He also wanted to capture Northeast High School since 1994. A charter flight takes the WWII and veterans’ stories with his photographs. There, he teaches international studies, Korean veterans to Washington to see As lead photographer for the SC geography, world history, U.S. history, and experience the WWII, Korean, Honor Flight and teacher at Richland oral history preservation/production, Vietnam and Iwo Jima memorials and Northeast, his photos tell many stories digital media integration and digital monuments. They also take bus tours of triumph, joy and pain, too. His marketing. of the city and are special guests at professional awards for his teaching and In his classes, he combines history Arlington Cemetery, where they observe photography are numerous. People who and civics with media. McLeod invites the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb know him call McLeod a patriot. veterans to his classroom to talk with of the Unknowns. He graduated from Spring Valley students and share their stories. A special Veterans do not pay for the one-day High School and the University of South time each February is Valentines for Vets, trip. Guardians accompany the veterans Carolina, where he received a degree in when veterans visit with students to share and pay $500 for the honor of being media arts and a master’s degree in social their life experiences. a caretaker for the veterans. Medical studies. He has combined those elements McLeod also has his own photography personnel are also part of the travel in his teaching career, which began at business, doing almost any type of group. The goal of Honor Flight of SC Sanders Middle School in 1988, teaching photography, including engagement, is to provide an opportunity for every physical science, world history, geography wedding, anniversaries and more. He WWII and Korean Veteran in South and history. He then moved to Lower volunteers his talents for Honor Flight of Richland High School in 1989, teaching South Carolina. MCLEOD CONTINUED ON PAGE 30

Show and tell. Perry McLeod, a history teacher at Richland Northeast High School, goes through a lesson with students. He is also the lead photographer for South Carolina’s Honor Flight and has featured veterans in his class with audio/visual projects to honor their service.

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 27 10/9/13 11:31 AM UPCOMING A tribute to veterans is coming up in November.

The 2013 Honor Flight Tribute Show will be 3 p.m., Nov. 3 at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. The 1940s USO-style show will honor war veterans. The Glen Miller Orchestra will perform, as well as The Victory Belles and a Bob Hope impersonator and musicians from Fort Jackson. Proceeds will go toward future Honor Flights. Tickets are $25 for adults; the cost for children, 12 and younger is $12.50. Call (803) 745-3000, visit ticketmaster.com or at the Township Auditorium’s box office. WWII or Korean veterans and one guest will be admitted free. Call (803) 582-8203 for Veteran tickets. The next Honor Flight for the Columbia group of WWII and Korean veterans is planned for May 7, 2014. Each flight costs $60,000. Corporate sponsors, such as Lexington Medical Center, PGBA and Instil Insurance, and the SC Electric Cooperatives, as well as individuals, have played a big part in providing the flights. Again, veterans fly for free. For information on South Carolina Honor Flight, visit the website at www.honorflightSC. com. The address is Honor Flight of South Carolina, P.O. Box 292421, Columbia, SC 29229. Phone number is (803) 582-8826. To contact Perry McLeod, email him at [email protected].

Home work. McLeod talks about Murray Price, a World War II B-24 pilot, who was featured by his students as part of Generations of Heroes project. At left, a copy of a handwritten letter dating back to 1941 from a soldier stationed in Pearl Harbor can be seen in Perry McLeod’s history class at Richland Northeast High School.

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 29 10/9/13 11:31 AM PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF TERRY POUND/HONOR FLIGHT From the heart. McLeod at Richland Northeast High School hosting Valentines for Veterans, an annual event he does every Valentine’s Day to let his students meet and greet veterans of all wars and to ask them questions about their experiences. Veterans are asked to bring items from their time in the service to share with the students. At right, McLeod at Iwo Jima memorial.

MCLEOD FROM PAGE 27 veteran, through his teachings and throughout the day. Each bus also has photography. a professional tour guide who gives Carolina who has never had a chance to His photos line the walls at the school, information to the veterans as the buses visit their memorial to do so. and he has made several videos through proceed throughout Washington. McLeod became a part of Honor SCETV. He has interviewed more than “There’s no experience like it,” she Flight of South Carolina on November 300 veterans. said. “My father was a World War II vet. 17, 2008 as a guardian, accompanying “I do this for veterans, just to say You develop friendships with these guys. a veteran on the one-day flight to and ‘Thank You,’”he said. “It warms my heart Because my father is no longer living, I from Washington, during which he took to see the men and women veterans and am especially honored to be able to assist photographs. Since then, as the official be able to thank them personally. We owe other heroes on this memorable day.” and lead photographer, he has made 22 everything to all our veterans.” The stories they share are filled with Honor Flights and taken thousands of McLeod, like all the others who take patriotism, she noted. And the photos photographs. part in the flights, is a volunteer. especially enhance the moment. She said Bill Dukes said that “Perry came on the Gail Sharp-Schreck has been on 17 the photos are pictorial documentaries scene as an extraordinary young man.” SC Honor Flights as bus captain of the and that McLeod captures emotions Dukes was impressed with his teaching white team. The teams are designated well – veterans shaking hands, smiling, abilities and methods at Richland by the colors red, white, blue and green. some with tears in their eyes, children Northeast High School. Bus team captains pass out food, assist and families holding banners and signs Dukes said that McLeod is living out the veterans with directions, identify his admiration for his father, an Army bathroom locations and guide them MCLEOD CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 32 10/9/13 11:31 AM Ron Saxton has worked with McLeod since 2009. Saxton is one of two operations coordinators with Terry Pound. Before each flight, they call the veterans to set everything up. Saxton said the Honor Flight program is all volunteer – some of the finest volunteers he’s ever worked with, including McLeod. He praised McLeod’s many talents. “Perry is a Google Certified teacher,” he said. “He learned how to teach other teachers. He travels. He’s an Apple Distinguished Teacher. Everything he does for Honor Flight is donated. He loves the vets. He takes his vacation days (to work). He’s a patriotic guy. It’s a passion for him.” Terry Pound, also a photographer, is retired from ETV. He met McLeod during one of the workshops for teachers. COURTESY OF TERRY POUND/HONOR FLIGHT “He’s not only a great photographer, A moment to remember. McLeod photographs WWII veteran Eugene Sloan and his guardian but a tremendous educator.” Steve Sloan at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., on the May 22, 2012, Honor Flight. Kay Gordon is a freelance writer based in the MCLEOD FROM PAGE 30 the guy. He’s an amazing man. He Midlands captures the essence of what’s going on. welcoming the veterans and so on. The vets are so appreciative.” “He does a superior job,” Sharp- Schreck said of McLeod. Chapin resident Jim Allison, a retired US Army major, agrees. He was impressed with McLeod constantly taking photos of veterans all throughout the day. He was everywhere, Allison said. Allison, who served 25 years in the Army, was one of about 200 on the May 2013 Honor Flight. He enjoyed all the monuments, but most of all, the company of the veterans. He was impressed with the receptions in Washington and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and said he had never been honored this way. “I’m glad I got to go,” he said. “I appreciated the attitude of all the volunteers who worked on getting the Honor Flight established.” The flight is “ a day of reflection,” Sharp-Schreck she said. “For some, it’s the first recognition of their service. It’s very emotional as well as a wonderful day of celebration.” She learned about the program when she heard Retired U.S. Army Major General Steve Siegfried talk about it in Sunday School class. Siegfried helped •Yard Debris Removal establish the SC Honor Flight and is vice chairman of the program. He has known • Remodelling McLeod since the first flight. • New Construction “We’re lucky to have him,” Siegfried said. “He does it so willingly He loves • Containers of all sizes available vets. Perry will take over 1,500 pictures (on a flight). It’s astounding. I just love

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THE 44TH ANNUAL COLONIAL CUP Nov. 23 at the Springdale Race Course, Camden TIME: Gates open at 9 a.m.; post time for the first races is 12:30 p.m. DON’T MISS: The terrier races, Carolina Skydiving Team landing in front of the Grandstand, and a salute to the military throughout the day; Infield Acoustic Music Pavilion featuring local entertainment between races. INFO: www.carolina-cup.org

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Head gear for horse races Story and photographs by Deena C. Bouknight, Special to Lake Murray and Northeast magazines

radition is alive and well in Camden – especially twice a year. In the spring, between 65,000 and 70,000 flock from all over to see horses race around a track and leap over 52-inch high fences to Tdetermine winners of the Carolina Cup. In the fall, typically November, around 15,000 attend the Colonial Cup to view the same. Generations of family members have been attending the the Colonial Cup during its 44-year-history. They enjoy the thrill of horse racing, support specific riders and horses, socialize, and – see the latest hat fashions. Hats are one long-standing tradition that the modern world has not snuffed out – at least at equine events nationwide. One person who is truly happiest when she is making hats and watching people try them on is Lorraine McConnell. McConnell, from Orange, Va., travels to Camden twice a year to set up a millinery “shop” under a tent at the Beautiful bonnet. Lorraine McConnell models one of her creations, complete with rhinestones Carolina and Colonial Cup events. and feathers. At left are more examples of her work. At last November’s Colonial Cup, McConnell was front and center with her hats. Atop her head was a wide-brimmed, Spectators at equestrian events have But McConnell says there is a satin-ribbon hat replete with a satin long held to a tradition of sporting resurging interest in the general rhinestone bow and flower and a black rooster elaborate hats. Since its inception in 1875, population donning expressive hats tail feather accent. She will be a fixture again the Kentucky Derby has been considered a since the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate at the Colonial Cup on Nov. 23. fashion runway of sorts for hats. Middleton, began wearing them. Her Watching people try on hats is Hat wearing among the masses waned wedding to Prince William was a parade “magical” to her. She says she feels like she after World War I. Prior to the early 1900s, of hat fashions. has a millinery toy chest and everyone who women were not considered fully dressed, Princess Beatrice’s hat, reportedly sold peruses gets to play dress up. “You can especially at formal functions, unless they on eBay for more than $130,000. Also immediately see the attitude,” she explains. wore hats. Hat wearing became a practical because of the Duchess, “fascinators” “It doesn’t matter if it’s a 4-year-old or an matter – an item of clothing to keep one’s are becoming popular. These are not full 80-year old. Depending on the hat, they head warm. Today, it’s the knitted hats, hats, but decorative items for the head might stand a little taller, strike a pose, berets, or baker boy hats that are common make a face, smile, or laugh out loud.” at most clothing shops. HATS CONTINUED ON PAGE 37

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NovDec2013_mag.indd 35 10/9/13 11:31 AM people, {places, things} BUSINESS BRIEFS Chicken Salad Chick will open in the Lexington Pavilion at 5135 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington on Oct. 22. The Auburn, Ala.-based restaurant serves 15 different varieties – from mild to spicy, fancy to fruity – by the pound or on a sandwich or bed of lettuce. The lunch and early dinner restaurant serves several other sandwiches, soups and a variety of sides. It also offers catering. The fast-casual restaurant is making its move into South Carolina, having opened a store in Greenville about a month ago. The chain also plans a location in Charleston, according to its website.

GARDEN NOTES Make Your Own Miniature Garden workshop, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, Wingard’s Nursery and Garden Center, 1403 North Lake Drive (Hwy. 6), Lexington, (803) 359-9091

Mrs. Santa Day, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Wingard’s Nursery and Garden Center; includes train rides storytime and hot cider; Wingard’s is at 1403 North Lake Drive (Hwy. 6), Lexington, (803) 359-9091

Family Weekend, featuring Santa Claus is Dec. 6-8 at Woodley’s Garden Centers locations; 10015 Two Notch Road, Columbia (803) 788-1487; 2840 Dreher Shoals Road, Irmo (803) 407-0601

ARTS NOTES The Seven Oaks Art League’s Christmas party is Dec. 12 at 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia. Refreshments start at 6:30 p.m.

Kirkland Smith is the featured artist at the Nov. 11 meeting of the Trenholm Arts Guild at Forest Lake Park, 6820 Wedgefield Rd, Columbia; refreshments begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Tent sale. McConnell sets up shop at the Carolina and Colonial Cup races in Camden.

HATS FROM PAGE 35 discard feathers. Increasingly, McConnell’s’ hats that that fall into the category of millinery. people buy at events such as the Colonial Most are on headbands, hidden clips, or Cup are also worn at weddings, churches combs and range in size from small to and upscale parties. One current hat large. McConnell makes these as well. trend, considering the popularity of A room in her Orange, Va., home that cowboy boots, is a cowboy (or girl) hat is ankle deep in feathers and fabrics is her affixed with a feather corsage. Each “happy place.” She takes an undecorated season she anticipates which adornments hat that she most likely purchased from will complement upcoming fashions. one of the few surviving, century-old hat She says the goal is to make head- companies in New York or New Jersey turning hats, or what she calls “wearable and adds distinct touches of items she art.” Not everyone, she points out, purchases from millinery suppliers in the is confident enough to wear a hat. If United Kingdom and Australia. someone buys one of her fancy hats, it Hundreds of bits of fabrics, ribbons, tells her they want to be noticed. A couple of McConnell’s more bows, netting and feathers litter her Get noticed. She wants to make sure each creation colorful hats millinery studio. She’s learning the skills has enough personality to draw attention of blocking, which is the process of to the wearer. McConnell finds that at shaping the hats so they don’t have to While creating, McConnell imagines equestrian events, women are bolder come to her already formed. the wearer. If she is hired to make a about wearing showy hats than they She loses track of time during this specific hat for an individual, the design would be in other circumstances. creative process. “When I get in there, I frames and accents that particular face. Judging by the laughter and “oohs” don’t want to leave.” She didn’t always use feathers, but and “ahhs” at the millinery display in McConnell grew up wearing hats. they are her signature, as is evident in Camden, many are proud to brazenly She especially enjoyed the new bonnet the selection she brings to Camden. sport McConnell’s designs on race days. she would wear on Easter Sunday. She Husband, Jamie, a fly fisherman, kept Deena Bouknight is a freelance writer based became a milliner to make her own hats, a variety of feathers around the house. in the Midlands and as a hands-on creative outlet. Her McConnell experimented with them interior design skills come in handy as accents and decided most hats look for visual balance, color and texture better with feathers. She buys them from combinations. farms that raise birds and would normally

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