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Summer time, summer time, woo-hoo for sum-mer time! I have always loved the summer months. Living in South Carolina my entire life, it has always been a time to travel, play and make new memories.

As a child, I have memories of playing at my Nan-ny and Pappy’s, my Grandma’s, or at a friend’s house while both my parents worked. It was always so hot, and my cousins and I always had to play outside. Anyone who knows me knows I have a huge family, so having that many cousins to play with was always fun. Now that I’m an adult with children of my own, it’s completely understandable why they always wanted us outside! We ran around playing cops and robbers, cowboys and Indians, and hide and seek. Going swimming, riding in the back of my Pappy’s truck to the drive-in movies, and vacations were al-ways a special treat. On milder days we would lie on the grass and decide whether the clouds looked like rabbits or dogs. In the evenings, we would look at the stars and try to find the constellations. Time was slower and things were simpler.

Yes, I miss those days, but now I’m thankful that I get to see those things all new again with my own kids. I love it when my family gets together, plays together, and makes new memories together. We’re a little more scattered now, but we still make it work. I hope this summer allows times for you and your family to slow down and make some new memories that you’ll all be able to cherish forever, too. Enjoy your summer!

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Saturday, June 6Columbia Mini Maker Faire at Edventure Children’s Museum211 Gervais St., Columbia, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Part science fair, part county fair and part something entirely new, Maker Faire is a gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, tin-kerers, hobbyists, science clubs, authors, artists and students of all ages to show and explain what they have made. 400-1152 or [email protected].

Saturday, June 131st Annual SpArc Fest Music Festival Historic Magnolia Lodge, 631 Longtown Road in Ridgeway, 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.A fundraiser for The Arc of South Carolina, this full day of fun includes music by Tom Hall and the Plowboys, Papa String Band, Todd Cecil, DB Bryant, Syr and more! Food and drink vendors, games and other activ-ities will be on site. $10 per person admis-sion with ATM on site. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and plan to stay for the day! 748-5020 or ArcSC.org.

Saturday, June 13-14Silver in the GardenS.C. State Museum, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.Dawn Corley, The Charleston Silver Lady, will lead two garden-themed silver pro-grams featuring five exquisite tabletops, garden and floral-themed pieces along with natural decoration techniques. Bring a piece from your own collection for exam-ination and valuation. SCMuseum.org.

Saturday, June 20Rollin’ on the RiverSaluda Shoals Park, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.A boating and tubing celebration for all ages,

includes a hot dog lunch and music. $5 per person in advance, $10 at the gate. 213-2056 or [email protected].

Saturday, June 27Lexington County Museum Family Day231 Fox St., 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Families are invited to attend this free event (with refreshments!) where children can participate in educational programs that demonstrate 19th centu-ry farming and historic toys and games. 359-8369 or [email protected].

Friday, July 3 Star Spangled Symphonic SaluteSaluda Shoals Park, 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.Celebrate the 4th of July with the Lake Murray Symphony Orchestra, performing music from Broadway to patriotic music to sing-a-longs! Bring a blanket or chair. $5 per car.

Saturday, July 4Lake Murray Boat Parade and 4th of July Fireworks CelebrationThe annual Boat Parade departs from Bomb Island at 12:00 p.m. Capital City Lake Murray Country hopes to break the world record this year with over 150 boats: register yours by June 25! As always, fireworks set off from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park are cho-reographed to patriotic music that will air simultaneously on B106.7 FM. 781-5940 or LakeMurray-Country.com.

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Dr. Jarrell Smith’s resume is impressive, with many higher education degrees and a variety of stints as manager, counselor and teacher. His present occupation: “Best job I ever had!” This Lexington resident considers it a privilege to lead the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter, and finds his greatest satisfaction in the lives that are changed through their work.

Since 2002, Dr. Smith has served as Executive Director of the shelter, which partners with the courts and law enforcement agencies to rescue children at risk. A safe environment, adequate food, clothing and supervision, and most of all, a caring staff dedicated to their welfare provide the setting to help children out of dangerous and dysfunctional situations.

He loves children, and enjoys working with the volunteers who are import-ant to their operation. This is where I want to be, and what I want to be doing with my time.”

His credentials include a B.A. in History from Georgia Southern Universi-ty, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University, and Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina. Smith has worked with and for criminal justice agencies and those for special needs individuals, as well as the U.S. Air Force in Intelligence Operations. This extensive experience in his field led him into teaching positions with South University, Webster University, Columbia International University, Limestone College and Midlands Tech.

“The Children’s Shelter was started by the family court almost 43 years ago,” he says. “County Council has been very supportive from the beginning, along with some funding from state and federal sourc-es. The rest of our funding comes from community members and our dedicated volunteers, who donate money as well as their time and gifts. Even during the recent economic slump, our supporters came through to keep us solvent.”

“Fundraising is continual, and I’m glad to share our story with civic clubs and groups who can help. We are licensed for up to 14 children and serve children ranging in age from birth to 18 years old. We don’t want to expand and become a large residential facility. Our goal here is to create the home life atmosphere that these children need most.”

Service to others is a family affair at the Smith house. Dr. Smith’s wife, Dorri, is Counseling Pastor at The Harvest church in Lexington. They have three sons, two of them married, but no grandchildren. Yet. n

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Although fundamentally used to keep track of time, a watch can be valued for its durability, functionality and aesthetic quality. For 15 years Michael Sims, an avid outdoorsman, searched for an affordable timepiece that could meet these criteria, even in demanding conditions. Repeated disappointments drove him to explore a more creative solution, and in less than four years he founded Hook & Gaff Watch Company. Combining his standards of ex-cellence with extensive research, he devel-oped a timekeeping product engineered “to withstand the relentless buffeting of saltwater, shock, sand and sun.”

No stranger to entrepreneurship, Sims started an insurance agency after receiv-ing an engineering degree at Clemson University. During his senior year he met his future wife, Britt. While he grew his firm in the Upstate, she landed a job with Chick-fil-A and began rising through the ranks. When the opportunity to open her own franchise in West Columbia was of-fered, they moved to the Midlands. Sims supported this undertaking in every way possible, whether by unloading boxes or working the register. He gleaned even more valuable business knowledge from this hands-on experience.

During this time, Sims was continu-ously searching for the ideal wristwatch. “I wanted a watch that could hold up under the pressures of my job and my favorite hobbies” (such as deep-sea fishing), “but one that would still look great if I went out to dinner with my wife.” In a 500-page spiral-bound notebook, Sims began

recording the specific characteristics he desired in a watch.

“I knew what I wanted, and I knew I couldn’t find it. So I started researching other brands that had something similar,” he says. “If they had what I was looking for, I was just going to buy their watch.” He soon discovered, however, that such a timepiece would also have a four-figure price tag attached. He visited a local watch-maker to assess the feasibility of building a single custom timepiece, but learned that this too would be an expensive endeavor.

His ambition to build a better, more

affordable watch as a business venture evolved from this pursuit. Sims frequent-ed the local library, reading two or three books a week about this craft. He explored WatchUSeek.com, a “watch geek” website where he could also communicate with

timekeeping experts. He researched com-panies with similar products, and became closely acquainted with local watchmakers.

“I credit several local watchmakers in the Columbia area for sitting down with me and sharing their knowledge,” he says. “They have spent a lifetime in the busi-ness, and I am just breaking ground.”

During his spare time and often late into the night, he continued to scribble notes, ideas, and spur-of-the-moment de-signs in the notebook. He also researched the viability of the watch industry, espe-cially as it relates to a society constantly in-undated with new and ever emerging tech-nology. Still, he felt compelled to continue because he believed he could establish a unique niche within the existing market.

The deciding moment occurred when Sims was on an angling expedition in Ven-ice, Louisiana. A fishing guide on the boat was wearing a two-month-old, high-end watch that had already been compromised by the ordinary stress of his daily occupa-tion. “That’s the moment I knew we had something,” Sims says, and he resolved to

create “a watch that is built for the boat.”“Once I got this watch idea in my head,

my attention turned towards this project and my energy has been directed at build-ing this business,” Sims says. Eventually he was able to develop a business plan and

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present a proposal to an overseas manu-facturer for an estimated production cost. The response he received motivated him to proceed to the next phase.

At this point, a “divine whisper” prompt-ed Sims to contact his longtime friend Gash Clayton. The two had known each oth-er since their high school days and also as Clemson undergraduates. Clayton was a practicing attorney by this time, but he also had experience as a graphic artist and enjoyed painting as a favorite pastime. Ini-tially, Sims only engaged Clayton as a logo designer and shared very little information about his product. When Sims finally de-cided to reveal more details, they were amazed to discover that they both pos-sessed a mutual enthusiasm for watches.

That fateful call became the catalyst that has since led to a business partner-ship. Clayton acts as the creative director alongside Sims, the company’s founder and owner. Clayton has shared in the company’s marketing efforts by developing numerous logos, assisting in the design of prototype drawings, and painting a distinguished oil-on-canvas depiction of a marlin to be show-cased with watch displays and on custom business products. “It’s a great opportuni-ty to be able to become as involved in this business as I have,” says Clayton.

“I’m blessed to have such a talented art-ist on the team,” adds Sims. “He lends a lot of credibility to the design aspect of these watches and the support material.”

The next step in the production pro-cess led the duo to order prototypes from a reputable manufacturing company in

Switzerland, a country renowned for its international superiority in the time-piece industry. Sims searched online and identified a smaller watch company that would readily accept their order. Using the specs and design provided by Sims and Clayton, the Swiss company creat-ed the first prototype in January 2013. The new business partners donned the new wristwatches, wore them for a year in adverse conditions to test their dura-bility, and solicited feedback on aesthetic appeal from friends, family members and other associates.

While testing his product, Sims realized that the right-sided crown could easily be-come an irritant when a sportsman finds himself wrangling with a large fish. The crown — which is almost always positioned on the right side — exists so the wearer can adjust the time and, in some cases, wind the timepiece. Because of this discovery, Hook & Gaff watches are uniquely built with a left-sided crown that will not cause an injury during activities involving strenu-ous hand and wrist movement.

After adjusting their original design, “we arrived at a watch that can truly with-stand all the elements on the open water. It does everything I want it to do,” says Sims. Thus, the Hook & Gaff Watch Company was ready to launch.

They ordered 300 highly collectible, limited edition watches with a clean, mod-ernistic appeal that also captures the vin-tage look of a 1950s timepiece. On a chilly February morning in 2015 they present-ed their flagship product, the Sportfish-erTM watch, at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo in Charleston. Sims describes their masterwork as “a great mid-range watch — one that is affordable for the young professional, and perfect for the seasoned outdoorsman who wants a watch for fish-ing and hunting.”

The original timepieces were pro-duced in Switzerland, but Sims has al-ready located a U.S. company to assist in the production of the next batch. Al-though the movement (the mechanical motor of the watch) will still be manufac-tured in Switzerland, other components will be assembled in High Point, North Carolina. The owner of this company is a third-generation Albanian watchmaker whose ancestors fled to this country to es-cape religious persecution. The next lot of Hook & Gaff watches should be released

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Although predominantly sold in men’s fine clothing stores and outdoor outfitters, Hook & Gaff watches are not exclusive to a specific gender. Sims’ wife is also a proud owner and wearer. The timepieces can be purchased online (HookandGaff.com) and from a dozen retailers throughout the state including Craig Reagin Clothiers in Lex-ington, Phelps Jewelers in West Columbia and Barron’s Outfitters in downtown Co-

lumbia. Hook & Gaff can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. The com-pany plans to participate in major South Carolina sport-fishing tournaments, trade shows, conventions and expos as an ex-hibitor and vendor.

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By the time you read this, we’ll have already celebrated Moth-er’s Day and will be preparing to celebrate Father’s Day. Now I’ve got to admit that some of the holidays on our calendar are strange. There’s Beer Can Appreciation Day, Hoodie-Hoo Day, National Fried Chicken Day (I like that one!), Cousins Day, and Ask a Stu-pid Question Day. There’s even a Dog in Politics Day. I’m not sure what that says about our politicians or political system.

But Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are two days we should all celebrate. The Bible says it this way: “Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” First, there’s a principle: Honor your par-ents. Next, there’s a promise: Long life and God’s blessings. This is so important that God put it in his Top 10 List of things we need to do.

I’ve been blessed with good, godly, loving parents. They weren’t perfect — but based upon the children they had to work with, they were great parents. Some of you haven’t been that fortunate. You may have had abusive parents or absentee parents. Perhaps you’ve never even met your parents, and you’re wondering how you could possibly honor them.

Let me give you several ways. First of all, thank them. Thank them for your life, for their efforts, for their sacrifices. Secondly, for-give them. The best of parents fail, but regardless of what they’ve done or how they’ve failed, forgive them. Last but not least, help them. As our parents get older, step in and do for them what they did for you — and more.

As a matter of fact, when you finish reading this, sit down and give them a call, write them a letter, or better yet — go see them! And that’s the Word for Today.

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When most people hear the name “SCE&G”, they immediately think of electricity or natural gas; how-ever, providing energy is just an in-

kling of what this local utility and its parent company, SCANA, does. From weatherizing homes, renovating kitchens at local charity centers, supporting homework centers for elementary school students, and making do-nations to help the needy, SCE&G’s presence in the community is evident. Headquartered in Cayce, SCANA has served over 1.2 mil-lion customers in the Carolinas and Georgia for more than 160 years. This is possible through subsidiaries such as SCE&G in reg-ulated electric and natural gas utility opera-tions as well as other non-regulated energy related businesses.

A cornerstone of the “Gateway to the Midlands” transformation, SCANA head-quarters’ location is vital to the future of the 12th Street Extension Corridor located be-tween I-77 and the center of Cayce. While the dynamics of the area are changing, the possibilities are endless. Rapid development results in commercial, industrial and resi-dential growth, stimulating the economy,

creating employment opportunities and at-tracting more customers for local businesses. At this point in time Amazon has approxi-mately 1,250 employees, Nephron Pharma-ceuticals has 700 employees, and the Lexing-ton Medical Park Otarre Point has roughly 60+ employees. New faces are appearing on the scene; current construction includes an apartment complex and hotel. Prospec-tive restaurant chains, shopping centers and various service industries are observing the expansion, contemplating how to fill their niche in the area.

SCANA and its employees have made a substantial investment in Lexington Coun-ty and their commitment to the community protects that investment. The current work force consists of 1,402 employees who re-side in Lexington County and 2,024 who work in Lexington County. The compas-sion of SCANA’s employees and goodwill of the corporation is distributed on many different levels and platforms, includ-ing improving energy efficiency needs at the Samaritan’s Well homeless shelter for women and children, providing needy children with food through Harvest Hope

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Food Bank’s backpack program, supporting homework centers at C.A. Taylor and Gads-den schools, building reading nooks at R. E. Davis school, and energy renovations at Brookland Lakeview Center, etc. Efforts of support can also be seen in local events such as Kid’s Day of Lexington, the Wine Walk, Lake Murray 4th of July Celebration, Taste of Lake Murray and the Peach Festi-val, to name a few.

Sustainability, conservation and protec-tion of the environment are of upmost im-portance to the SCANA family. Being a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) campus, the facility was built with “green” standards in mind such as strategic placement of buildings to preserve natural settings and allow for maximum sunlight ef-ficiency, recycled outside berms and carpets, and bioremediation of storm run-off water which is a DHEC–recognized low impact de-velopment practice. Employees have exem-plary on site accommodations and resources to promote health and well-being: a fitness center and wellness counseling, pharmacy, educational classes, cafeteria, and beautiful outdoor seating areas. Nature is important to the company and is obvious from the aes-thetic design that has incorporated corridors filled with massive floor-to-ceiling windows and wrap-around tree features.

SCANA owns an enormous amount of land surrounding the campus including the Otarre Development and Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center and has generously donated tracts to many local entities such as River-banks Zoo. The Otarre History Park consists of more than 360 acres along the Congaree Creek and the Congaree River which was given to Cayce for recreation and historical purposes. The Timmerman Trail (beginning at the edge of SCANA headquarters) is ap-proximately 3.5 miles and consists generally of an eight-foot concrete path with raised boardwalks and bridges that loop through the 360 acre park. Historic elements of the park consist of earthen structures and other evidence of occupation by Native Americans dating back approximately 12,000 years, a pre-revolutionary garrison and Civil War fortifications and battlefield.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people it serves and the envi-ronment, SCANA and SCE&G continue to make a positive impact in Lexington County, providing assistance, stability and support in our homes, places of work, recreation sites, and schools. For more information on this company, visit scana.com; for information on Cayce developments and the Timmer-man Trail, visit cityofcayce-sc.gov. n



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Open to anyone ages 50 and over who is interested in learning and refining skills related to health, exercise, technology, secu-rity, nutrition and serving the community, the program has something for everyone. “We want our older adults to continue to be a productive member of society and keep connected to the mainstream world,” ex-plains Kaye Mitchell, Chair of the Board of Directors at The Shepherd’s Center. “They need to be active and know that they still have a purpose and their life has just as much meaning now as it did years ago.”

At the cost of $25 for 6 weeks of class-es (3 per day), prospects are encouraged to register early; lunch is avail-able for $2. The center is non-denominational and a 501C3 non-profit; the nominal fees provide paper products and refreshments.All leaders, assistants, in-structors and board mem-bers are volunteers with a passion for helping others.

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions8 slices bacon1 Tbsp. garlic powder1 tsp. seasoned salt1 tsp. dried basil1 tsp. dried oregano2 lb. pork tenderloin2 tsp. butter2 tsp. olive oil

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Place the bacon in a large, oven-safe skillet and cook over medi-um-high heat, turning occasionally until lightly browned and still flexible, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Re-move any excess bacon grease from the skillet. Combine garlic powder, seasoning salt, basil and oregano in a small bowl and set aside. Wrap the pork tenderloin with the bacon strips, securing with 1 or 2 toothpicks per strip of bacon. Slice the tenderloin between each bacon strip to create the medallions. Dip both sides of the medallions in seasoning mix. Melt butter and oil together in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each medallion for 4 minutes on each side. Place skillet into the pre-heated oven and bake until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 17 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees.

Father’s Day Casserole1 16-oz. package bulk pork sausage3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed1/4 cup milk, or as needed1 16-oz. can refrigerated buttermilk biscuit

dough 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend5 eggs

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the hash brown potatoes, cooking and stirring until potatoes are browned, about 5 minutes more. Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with a layer of buttermilk biscuits, splitting the biscuits in half to completely cover the dish. Spread the sausage and hash brown mixture evenly over the biscuits, and sprinkle the Mexi-can cheese on top. Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour over the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until the eggs set, about 25 minutes.

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