CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - April 2013

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P40 The 2nd Annual Village at Wexford “Best of Everything” Contest Meet Lenore Gleason, the winner of over $2,000 in gift cards from the Merchants at the Village at Wexford.

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RBC Heritage 2013 Make That a Dozen for Champ Carl Pettersson

P52 Beyond the Fairways and Greens PGA TOUR wives publish commemorative book

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Musician Profile Hanging out with Will Snyder

P74 Clean as a Whistle Becoming a better you the spring cleaning way

P106 The Difference between School Speech Therapy and Private Speech Therapy

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Catch 22 From hook to plate

Hospital’s Hip New Joint

P118 Is Lasik Surgery for you?

P120 A Weight Loss Journey

P125 Visiting Angels Bringing new in-home care services to the Lowcountry

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Gifted of Hilton Head Jewelry and accessories are on-trend

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Spring fashion From Patricia’s in the Village at Wexford

P108 Hilton Head Hearing Services Lend me your ears

>> Business profiles

P96 Understanding Medicare

P101 New and Exciting Strategies For Treating Chronic Pain

P104 Weighing in on Alcohol Is your favorite cocktail making you fat?

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Captain Woody’s Just a different door

P62 The Bike Doctor Spoke-driven business an extended family practice

SPRING FASHION FROM PATRICIA'S

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P67 Sea Pines Liquor & Market ‘Moonshine Central’

C2 SPECIAL MEDICAL SECTION

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE NEW PAIN MANAGEMENT THERAPIES IS ALCOHOL DERAILING YOUR DIET …AND MORE!

RBC HERITAGE 2013 "BEYOND THE FAIRWAYS & GREENS" WITH CARL AND DEANNA PETTERSSON AN EXCERPT FROM THE PGA TOUR WIVES NEW COMMEMORATIVE BOOK

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From the Editor

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: maggie washo Art Director: Kelly stroud Art & Production Catherine Davies Advertising Sales: Ashton Kelley kim crouch Candy Eazor Executive Assistant Hunter Kostylo Contributing Writers: kitty bartell PEGGY nOWAK PAUL DEVERE DR. JOHN BATSON JESSI DOLNIK KENNETH D. FARR, M.D.

Life Lessons from Lucy

JIM HINES Frank Dunne Jr. Rebecca Edwards Courtney Hampson LINDA S. HOPKINS Drew Laughlin MICHAEL PASKEVICH Pete Popovich Lisa Sulka Contributing Photographers / Artist: Photography by anne John Brackett Photography Krisztian lonyai photography Contributing Art Direction: Tom Staebler P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

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ou know, some days I feel like a terrible person. I snap. I judge. I don’t think before I speak. And as soon as those mean words leave my mouth I think, “I’m a donkey’s behind!”

Sometimes in the heat of the moment I forget to remind myself that whoever is irritating me right now most likely has a lot going on. There is always an underlying reason for someone’s actions or reactions.

I don’t know why this has been on my mind a lot this month—maybe because allergies tend to make people irritable (True story.

Google it.), and we are currently being inundated with amorous flowers and trees.

On this island, that equals a whole lot of cranky people!

My train of thought was interrupted by a smiling Bernese mountain dog bounding into my office with a squeaky lion in her mouth, tail wagging. I resolved right then to take some life lessons from Lucy, starting with the following:

1) Be happy (and SHOW IT) to see the people you love. I know we can’t wag our tails, but a great big smile sure can make someone’s day.

2) Don’t forget to stretch. Ever notice how dogs do this repeatedly throughout the day? There has to be something to that.

3) Be patient. Every morning when I’m putting on makeup and drying my hair, Lucy lies on the floor in my bedroom, just waiting patiently for our big fun day at the office. She doesn’t harass. She just waits. Patiently.

4) Be thankful for small treats. For Lucy, it’s a Beggin’ Strip from our accountant first thing in the morning. For me, that first cup of coffee is pretty wonderful.

5) Be nice to strangers. I wish I were as outgoing as my dog. She whines, barks and gets so excited to meet a new neighborhood puppy.

I need to work on this one.

6) It’s always a good time to take a nap.

On second thought, I already have this one down.

7) PLAY! Sometimes we forget to do this, but it’s so important to ensure that we are good at everything else we do. Go ahead. Take a vacation.

If I’m not smiling the next time you see me, call me out on it.

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A SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS

Welcome to the Team Jean Woods has joined The Alliance Group Realty located in the Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island.

A New Position Palmetto Electric Cooperative has named Berl Davis Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 1.

Welcome!

Picture Perfect

Colleton River Plantation Club is pleased to introduce its new General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Timothy Bakels.

Long time Bluffton resident, Kellie McCann, is excited to announce the grand opening of Kellie McCann Photography at her new Historic Downtown Bluffton studio location.

A New Home Bluffton Automotive has relocated to better serve the combined Bluffton & Hardeeville areas. The shop is located at 1612 Plantation Drive, Hardeeville 29927, just 10 miles from their former location on Goethe Road.

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Way to Go! Colleton River Plantation Club is proud to announce that its Executive Chef, Robert Wysong, will be included among the top chefs featured in the inaugural edition of “Best Chefs America.”

Book Signing this Month!

On Wednesday, April 17th from 2:304:30pm, WEICHERT, REALTORS®-Coastal Properties will host a book signing social event in conjunction with the PGA TOUR Wives Association to benefit The Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island.

Congratulations!

Scott Mallon of H & H Auto has been named 2012 BNI Chapter Member of the Year for The Island Business Alliances Chapter, Hilton Head.

Go Directly to Jail.

Do not pass go.

Do not collect $200!

Thomas (Co-Owner Phillys Cafe & Deli) is going to jail for The MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association). Help get him out of “Lock Up” by purchasing a Shamrock @Phillys.

Or go to his MDA webpage and donate right online! www2.mda.org/goto thomassvihlik

She’s So Excited!

Julia Clark is so happy her soccer team is sponsored by CH2 where her Miss Candy works.

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Are We Open for Business?

Recently, Hilton Head Island Town Council voted to oppose a flyover bridge to connect the Bluffton Parkway to U.S. 278, just before the causeway to Hilton Head Island. One might think that the flyover is a new idea. Actually, it has been in the news for nearly a dozen years. As recently as one year ago, council had reaffirmed its support for the project. These were advisory; the county has the final say.

In the late 1990s, following a five-year stretch in which we evacuated the island four times because of hurricane threats, our community demanded alternate evacuation routes. In addition, rapid growth in Southern Beaufort County heightened concerns about traffic congestion on U.S. 278—our transportation lifeline.

Beaufort County responded with a master plan for regional road improvements. The centerpiece of this plan was the Bluffton Parkway, designed to provide an alternate route parallel to U.S. 278 through Greater Bluffton to U.S. 170, and eventually through Jasper County to I-95. A set of flyover bridges to connect the Bluffton Parkway to U.S. 278 has been part of the planning process as far back as 2002. It became part of the road improvements to be funded by the penny sales tax approved by voters in 2006. Every detail of the flyover design has been thoroughly studied and scrutinized at many well-publicized public hearings. Engineers considered many factors, including safety, traffic movement, and environmental impacts. Considerable efforts were made to obtain scarce state funding. Given all that, the county has voted to proceed.

My concerns are with the repercussions of Town Council’s vote. If any significant project can be reversed at the 11th hour in reaction to a professionally crafted P.R. campaign, what message do we send to those considering investments in our island, to our state and regional partners, and to our own town staff? Are we committed to long-range plans, or are we susceptible to moment-to-moment reactions? I believe that if we want the private sector to invest in our community, and we want cooperation from our regional partners, we must be viewed as forward thinking, consistent and reliable.

Last month’s debate over town support for the flyover reminded me of the debate about the Cross Island Parkway.

This town fought itself for years over that project. Today, the Cross Island is indispensible.

We are not built-out. We can expect more visitors and future residents as the national economy improves and we continue to enhance our desirability as a place to visit and live.

The mainland will also thrive. We have a great future, provided we have sufficient infrastructure and a consistent message about where we are going.. 

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Business License/ Strategic Planning Business License Renewal The Town of Bluffton mailed out approximately 2,200 business license renewals for 2013 in January. Please be aware that your license expired on December 31, 2012.

However, our renewal period is through April 15, 2013.

After that date a penalty is assessed of 5 percent per month.

All business licenses are renewable annually, based on the previous year’s gross sales for business conducted in the Town of Bluffton. To date, the town has received 524 renewals, including 243 from in town businesses and 281 from out of town businesses.

The town accepts credit card payments (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and Discover) in addition to the previously accepted cash and business check. Please stop in to our customer service center at town hall on 20 Bridge Street if you have questions or need assistance in renewing your license.

The Town of Bluffton requires businesses operating within the town limits, including home occupations to obtain a Town of Bluffton business license. Applications are available on our website. Applications for new business licenses are made by submitting a completed application either by mail or in person at the business license office located at town hall. We currently have 46 new businesses in the town for 2013.

If you have any questions or comments regarding business licenses, or to notify us of a change of address or closure of your business, please contact the business license department at (843) 706-4501 or e-mail businesslicense@townofbluffton.com.

Strategic Planning Workshop The weekend long strategic planning workshop with council, staff and residents was a huge success. We refined a list of over 100 action items to a manageable number of goals for the upcoming year. Goals such as implementing the May River Watershed Action Plan, economic development, completing the road infrastructure on the county’s list, May River streetscape completion and sewer installations were among a few of the action items council supports. This plan will be available for everyone to read over in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned and visit our website often. We couldn’t be as successful as we have been without such a great staff, council and engaged residents; so many thanks go to all for their participation.  april 2013

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3 GreGG ruSSell concertS Through april 29th, 2013 7:30pM-9:00pM Under the Oak Tree in Harbour Town

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GrAmmy And tony Winner duncAn SHeik arts Center $45/ person To Buy Tickets call: (843) 842-2787

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pAintinG from WitHin

april 11th-May 9th 6:00-8:30pM arts Center of Coastal Carolina price: $150 More info Call: 686-3945 ext. 223

april 7th & 8th 6-9pM Country Club of Hilton Head $48/person To Buy Tickets: (843) 322-2306

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4 fArmerS mArket old toWn Bluffton on cAlHoun St. 2pm-7pm Every Thursday

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BiG Story feSt 2013

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arTworks Tickets range from $5 to $17 For More info: (843) 379-2787

18 tHe pAlmetto Quilt Guild BiAnnuAl Auction Hilton Head Beach and Tennis resort

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Visit www. palmettoquilt.org

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Friday Hilton HeAd SeAfood feStivAl

april 5-6 11aM-5pM Shelter Cove Community park admission is $5 More info: (843) 681-2772 x137

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rBc HeritAGe Golf clASSic preSented By BoeinG april 15-21 2013 Get your plaid on and enjoy South Carolina’s only pGa Golf Tournament.

More info visit: rbcheritage.com

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pArk your cAr in HArvArd yArd preSented By SoutH cArolinA repertory compAny april 29 & 30 $30 adult - $28 Senior $15 Student Military 8pM and 2pM Sunday Matinee South Carolina repertory Company More info visit: hiltonheadtheatre.com

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HH cHorAl Society’S SinG of SprinG concert 8:00pM First presbyterian Church Tickets: $25 & $30 (843) 341-3818

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Honey Horn plantation all Day Event (843) 664-2867

SprinG Art WAlk

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More info: (843) 757-8185

april 19 8aMapril 22 10pM palmetto animal league Online auction For More info Call: (843) 645-1725

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3-7pM Visit the art galleries and meet the artists in Old Town Bluffton

BirdinG At pickney iSlAnd pinckney island Wildlife refuge 7:30aM - 9:30aM More info: (843) 689-6767 ext 223

13tH AnnuAl Art mArket Honey Horn plantation april 27 & 28th Sat: 10am-5pm Sun 11am-4pm

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Hilton HeAd iSlAnd HiGH ScHool performinG ArtS depArtment preSentS “Harry potter And twiligHt mASH-up HeAdlineS one-Act feStivAl” april 19th & 20th, 2013 7:30pM at VpaC Tickets: $10 adults & $5 students More info contact larry Mercer at (843) 689-4893

Hilton HeAd iSlAndBluffton mAy river cleAnup & eArtH dAy celeBrAtion 8:00aM Carson Cottages in Old Town Bluffton More info: 882-7616

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Charity Corner

deep well celebrates 4 0 Y e a r s H e l p i n g Is l a n d e r s i n N e e d Peggy Nowak

^ Deep Well volunteers work on a bathroom cabinet for an island home.

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t was the late 1960s when island resident Charlotte Heinrichs, a former New York State public health nurse, recognized that the widespread infestation of parasites in local school children was the result of water wells that were simply too shallow, their water thereby being contaminated by ground sewage which leached into them.

So she boldly brushed aside bureaucratic interference and developed the program that brought deep-water wells— parasite free—to native Hilton Head Islanders. Thus began The Hilton Head Deep Well Project, known in the area simply as Deep Well.

Officially founded in 1973, the organization has evolved over time to meet the needs of the less fortunate on Hilton Head Island, but still is distinguished by the fact that it is a true volunteer-

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based non-profit that has long enjoyed the universal support of islanders.

“Charlotte’s initial undertaking has been embraced by the people and organizations of Hilton Head. And that’s what we’re celebrating—recognizing— this year,” said Betsy Doughtie, executive director since 1996.

Deep Well’s list of services is extensive, last year providing over 61,000 nutritious meals, over 600 emergency payments for rent and utilities, over 500 furniture donations, over 380 Thanksgiving meals, Christmas meals or gifts to nearly 1,000 people, over 90 medical payments to help the sick, diapers, school uniforms and supplies, emergency shelter and more.

“You’d be hard-pressed to find a plantation, church,

school, civic organization, or social group that hasn’t contributed food, furniture, and funds. Combined with the generosity of many individuals and businesses, we’ve been able to help in many ways,” Doughtie said.

Deep Well’s small staff is supported by a full range of volunteers who last year spent over 12,000 hours interviewing clients and working hard to meet their needs whenever possible,

managing the food pantry and delivering food, making home repairs and providing furniture to make housing livable and executing the broad mission of this most unique charitable organization. These expansive volunteer efforts are a big reason why roughly 92 percent of every dollar contributed to Deep Well provides real help for the needy, a rate of efficiency that earned Deep Well “Angel” status, directly from the lieutenant governor of South Carolina.

“You’d be hard-pressed to find a plantation, church, school, civic organization, or social group that hasn’t contributed food, furniture, and funds.”

With the help of a range of corporate and individual contributors, Deep Well will host a community-wide celebration at Honey Horn on Sunday, April 7, from 1-4 p.m. There will be live entertainment, modestly-priced food and beverages and lots of special events for kids of all ages.

Admission is free.

“This is a chance for Deep Well and our neighbors in need to say ‘thank you’ to the people of Hilton Head who have supported our efforts for over 40 years,” Doughtie said. “It’s truly a celebration of the unique story of islanders helping islanders.” 

^ Deep Well founder, Charlotte Heinrichs walking on the beach on Hilton Head Island.

For more information, visit deepwellproject.org or call (843) 785-2849.

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A Line in the Sand

Photography By Anne

One subject. Two opinions.

which city

Frank Dunne Jr.

has the best

ballpark?

“Well, beat the drum and hold the phone—the sun came out today!

We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field.

A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; Anyone can understand the way I feel.”

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emember that song, “Centerfield,”

by John Fogerty?

It’s a simple song—

nothing great musically speaking, but it’s a great baseball song. That’s the great thing

about baseball; you can write songs about it. I listened to “Centerfield” to get into character to write this piece.

It worked. I found myself getting lost in memories of how baseball’s return marked the passage into spring. If you grew up in the cold, gray North as I did, you know what I’m talking about. Those first few days when you didn’t need to wear your coat out to recess anymore usually coincided with Opening Day. Our teacher would let us bring radios to school so we could listen to the late, great Ernie Harwell call the Tigers’ first game of the season.

Sadly, though, I don’t think the line, “Anyone can understand the way I feel” rings true anymore because of the degree to (continued on next page)

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g rew up in a devoutly New York Yankee household.

So, when I left the “church” and became a Red Sox fan (for a boy!), it was quite the scandal.

At the time, the Red Sox were still suffering the curse of the Bambino and sucked something big. The Yankees were still in the midst of their remarkable reign, so I guess the joke was on me. But, I’ll admit I quickly caught the fever. After all, I’ve always been a fan of the underdog. I’ll pick the losing team in the hopes of a momentous comeback. Who doesn’t love watching grown men rush to the middle of the field, and jump in circles while hugging and crying? It is hard not

to get caught up in the moment.

If we’re talking baseball and the best stadium in the country, Fenway Park wins.

Every stinkin’ time.

I’ve been to Fenway for opening day, in the sleet and snow, where no layers or consumption of beer can warm you. And I’ve been in the heat of July, smoldering in the blaring summer sun, wedged into a miniscule (vintage) seat with my sweaty legs stuck to the even sweatier leg of the guy next to me.

Fenway is more than baseball. It is history.

And camaraderie.

It is America’s past time, for crying out loud. There, the beer

Frank Dunne Jr

which baseball has fallen out of favor in the American psyche. I’m young enough to understand why the game has difficulty keeping up with the times, but I’m also old enough to remember when it could still be called America’s Pastime. I still feel “that way” when baseball season returns.

Another sad fact is that there are really only two places left where you can experience baseball like it oughta be in the Major Leagues. Sure, most of those newer stadiums do a nice job recreating the character of yesteryear’s grand old ballparks, but there’s just something about the sights, sounds and smells that you get with the real thing. That is, something that was built in 1912 like Boston’s Fenway Park or in 1914 like Chicago’s Wrigley Field. I’ve been to both and would recommend either one to anybody seeking to “understand the way I feel.” But if I had to choose one over the other, it’s Wrigley, hands down. I’ll try to paint you a picture to explain why.

First of all, you’ve got to go to a daytime game on a Saturday or Sunday.

This is key. Chicago is a great summertime city, and nothing proves it better than the celebration that erupts all over Wrigleyville on those days. The bars and restaurants are all jumping. It feels as if the energy from a century of baseball history is radiating from Wrigley Field and engulfing the whole neighborhood.

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and excitement. Plan to arrive a little late, or stop in somewhere for a beer. Don’t worry; you’ve got plenty of time. They still play nine innings. The reason is that you have to hear the sound of a roaring crowd from a block away. It’s a magical sound.

You’re not going to walk through a giant parking lot either. Wrigley Field sits in the middle of the neighborhood, the way all great old ballparks used to.

Stroll down the street, turn a corner and there it is, 1060 W. Addison, just like in the Blues Brothers.

Wrigley’s character and charm will quickly win you over. Yes, it’s old and a little worn out, but it looks, feels, sounds and smells like baseball. As you look down at the field at grown men playing a kid’s game, or out at the famous ivy-covered outfield wall and people watching from rooftops across the street, you’ll be whispering to yourself, “If you build it they will come.”

You’ll understand what Fogerty is singing about.

Ahhhh…baseball.

Wrigley’s character and charm will quickly win you over. Yes, it’s old and a little worn out, but it looks, feels, sounds and smells like baseball.

I know Courtney will make a good case for Fenway Park, and rightly so.

But I hope she finds her way to Wrigley Field someday and sends a text or e-mail saying, “You’re right Frank!

Wrigley Field is the best!”

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is always cold, the fans are always sassy, and the hot dogs sitting in a hot box of their own filth actually taste good. That there is love, my friends.

That first time you get off the T (subway) at Kenmore and bank left onto Commonwealth and again on Brookline, then quickly make your way up the bridge amid a sea of faded Red Sox hats, you know something magical is about to happen.

And then you see it, out of the corner of your eye. The Green Monster appears and then looms large. You pick up your pace and almost skip to Yawkey Way. You step on Yawkey Way—the veritable yellow brick road of Boston—and think, all this for baseball? Hell yeah, for baseball! They shut down blocks of Boston streets just to ensure that Red Sox Nation (that’s what we call ourselves) have plenty of room to spread out. First, it will be the smells that tempt you—of sausage sandwiches sizzling and cigars smoking. Then, you’ll tune in to the sounds of live music, the ever-present trash talking, and the NESN reporters broadcasting live from the street.

Fenway Park can make a baseball fan out of anyone.

Regardless of which team enjoys your allegiance, put Fenway on your summer road trip list if for no reason other than the love of the game.

Now, because I have 700 words to express my opinion, and I’ve only hit 471, I am going to use the remaining 219 to tell Frank that I now deem him (and still Tim Tebow) to be an idiot.

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don’t find anything funny about the conclusion of his column last month, in which we were debating a woman’s right to serve in combat situations. Frank wrapped up his column by saying this: “Remember where this is coming from, the idiot-inchief and his merry band of nitwits in the White House…

Hey, don’t blame me. I didn’t vote for the S.O.B.”

Fenway Park can make a baseball fan out of anyone. Regardless of which team enjoys your allegiance, put Fenway on your summer road trip list if for no reason other than the love of the game.

And, you know what?

I think you crossed a line Frank. I don’t believe anyone has the right to call the president a son of a bitch. Let me guess, you are the same guy who would get pissed off when someone attacks President Bush? Well, you can’t have it both ways, and you should be ashamed of yourself. In fact, in regard to our rights, just last month you said that “we need to get this idea out of our heads that just because we want to do something (like call the president names), it’s automatically a civil right.”

I’d argue that just because we have freedom of speech doesn’t mean we should abuse it. But, regardless, I am going to use mine and tell you that you disgust me. Oh, and go Sox!  www.celebratehiltonhead.com 35

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2013 Low Country Heart Walk Are you a heart disease or stroke survivor—or do you know someone who is? The American Heart Association wants to walk with you.

On Saturday, April 13, over 2,000 people will take to the streets for the American Heart Association’s Low Country Heart Walk, taking place this year at the Coligny Plaza Shopping Center on Hilton Head Island. The non-competitive 5K walk is the American Heart Association’s

largest single fundraising event across the nation.

Sign-up is now open, and participation is free.

The American Heart Association invites survivors, survivor families and their supporters to join the festivities and share their stories. Heart and stroke survivors will be distinguished by special red and white caps.

The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary

For more information or to sign up for the Heart Walk, visit thelowcountryscheartwalk.org.

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16th Annual Dog Walk on the Beach This year marks the 16th annual Dog Walk on the Beach to benefit the Hilton Head Humane Association. The annual fundraiser which won “Best Annual Event” in the Island Packet’s Readers Choice Awards will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 8:30-11 a.m. on Coligny’s boardwalk and beach. With over 200 participants and their pets, entertainment, food and fun, this is destined to be another successful event.

The dog walk helps the Hilton Head Humane Association with their service to the dogs and cats

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health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. The Low Country Heart Walk is sponsored locally

by Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital and nationally by Subway Restaurants and Jenny Craig.

Funds raised support research, public health programs and community education to fight heart disease and stroke, America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers.

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Spring Kayakfest Spring Kayakfest will be held Saturday April 13, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Broad Creek at the Old Oyster Factory Restaurant on Marshland Road. Kayakfest is a fun-filled family day of sea kayaking. Throughout the day, free clinics, instruction, kayak trials, and seminars will be offered. Certified guides from Outside Hilton Head and several national kayak professionals will conduct the programs.

Beginning at 10 a.m., every hour on the hour an Introduction to Kayaking clinic will be offered followed by a kayak equipment seminar.

For more information, contact Outside Hilton Head at (843) 686-6996, toll free at (800) 686-6996 or online at outsidehiltonhead.com.

of our community and beyond. 2012 successes include the adoption of 818 animals, a 33 percent increase over 2011; 517 animals helped through the no-cost spay/neuter program; 930 feral cats completed the TNR program; and 5,539 surgeries performed at their Spay/Neuter Clinic in Ridgeland. Two of the many goals for the Humane Association in 2013 are 1,000 adoptions and 7,000 surgeries.

The Dog Walk is important to our community, and the Humane Association needs your help. For more information on sponsorship or participation, please call (843) 6818686, visit hhhumane.org, or stop by the animal shelter at 10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island any day from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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10th Annual Juried Fine Art and Craft Show The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft outdoor festival, is set for Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 on Hilton Head Island.

The Coastal Discovery Museum is pleased to announce that artwork in media including clay, wood, fibers, metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and photography will be on display and for sale.

The event will host nearly 100 artists from as far away as Seattle’s Pike Place Market along with wellknown local artists as they share the spotlight during this weekend-long event and compete for prizes up to $5,000. The judge for this year’s show is Paul Matheny, chief curator of art at the South Carolina State Museum since 2002.

The show is open to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. There is a $6 per car parking donation, while admission to the show is free. Demonstrations will be held throughout the weekend, and food and beverages will be available for sale.

If you’d like to stay longer, an artist reception will honor the prize winners from 5:30-7 p.m. on Saturday.

Admission to the party is $20 and reservations are required. Call (843) 689-6767 ext. 222.

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Todd Ballantine Kayak Tour Award winning naturalist Todd Ballantine will lead a guided Sea Kayak nature tour Sunday April 28, from 3-5 p.m., departing from the Outside Hilton Head kiosk at Shelter Cove Marina. Ballantine is an internationally recognized educator, environmental scientist, writer, and artist.

The two-hour tour will combine an introduction to sea kayaking with an informative and educational interpretive nature tour. Following a brief paddling clinic by a certified kayak guide, Ballantine will lead the tour through several creeks and inlets which border along the coastal marshlands. Following the tour, Ballantine will sign copies of his Lowcountry field guide, Tideland Treasures. Proceeds will benefit The Kids in Kayaks program.

Space is limited.

For information and reservations, call Outside Hilton Head at (843) 6866996.

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 EVERY DAY. Sometimes at 5am! Just to fix up and repair everything so that I can have a beautiful new place to take care of my clients! I can never thank him enough!”

– Amy Lee Hamilton

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“You won’t find anyone better at eating than I am! I enjoy everything from a good cheeseburger to fish and chips to a delicious pasta or fish dish, all washed down with a sudsy ale or delicious wine.

And life is short - always dessert!” - Betsy

“I am best at putting a meal together quickly and sharing it with family and friends. I like to eat healthy and cook, so inviting friends or family to share a meal poses no problem. There is always a dessert, sauce or meat in the freezer and fresh vegetables in the fridge. Stir-fry, shrimp scampi, clams and macaroni, chicken fajitas, spinach quiche and beef kabobs are some of my quick, easy dishes. My family loves homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs, so sometimes I even make my own pasta.

The grandkids like to see the pasta coming from the machine.

Enjoying making people happy and keeping them well-fed is what I am best at!”

We enjoyed reading everyone’s entries last month. Some made us laugh hysterically. We present a few of the entries for your reading enjoyment…

WHAT DO YOU DO BEST? “I am best at visiting every store at Wexford when I visit the ISLAND I love!” – - Debbie Katcoff

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“Without sounding like a braggart, I would have to say that I am best at doing my job. That is not to say that I am “the best” at my job, because some people would be offended by that statement, as we are an egotistical group. But that’s what I am best at and I can do it as well as, if not better than many. I am a CRNA, certified registered nurse anesthetist, and have been administering anesthesia for 40 years, 35 of which have been here in South Carolina.” JP “My husband is the best at getting the boat to work again if it stalls while we are on the water!” – Juliana Leister

“I am the BEST dining companion… ever! Being well-read and diverse in conversation is a gift bestowed and earned. Whether the group is in their 20’s...30’s...up to their 80’s. If you ever have the chance to meet a random person with a talent like mine, then you have hit the jackpot! BTW...Happy Paddy’s day in advance.” – James

“I am the best at multitasking! I can talk on the phone, cook dinner, have the TV on, and do laundry without spilling, burning, or losing track of the conversation. It’s a talent I learned from my mother (CH2 Bachelorette of the year :)” – Cathryn Collins (The First Daughter of Hilton Head- wink, wink)

“Sitting in front of the fireplace with my husband, drinking bubbly and watching Andrea Bocelli: Love in Portofino on TV. Oh, did I mention the Silver Oak and steak we had for dinner?”

– Nancy

“I’m the best at getting the best value for my money. Paul’s Optical is a prime example. Love the deals at Patricia’s and Gifted is the perfect place for gift giving!

Remembering people on their special day is easy at The Village!” – Patty Burke

“I am certainly not too shy to say, one of the things that I do best is plan my family’s vacation to HHI every summer. We love it! We will be there in June. See you then!” – Jana

“My husband is the best at being there for me. He is the most wonderful giving and caring person I know. He does things without being asked, he knows what I need before I can think it & he loves me. I am one lucky woman!” - Nadyne

“My husband is the BEST at helping me open my new business!

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“I would like to say that the Chef at Old Fort Pub restaurant makes the BEST seafood dish ever. It’s a seafood Bouillabaisse filled with mussels, shrimp, scallops, kale, tomatoes, etc. I dream about this dish...seriously, it’s totally amazing and filled with decadent flavors. I’ve never met the chef but he’s the BEST cook ever in my book!” – Cheryl McCausland

“It took me half my life to figure out I was the best at being average.” – Sandra april 2013

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Truffles Café- Happy Hour & Late Night (4-7PM & 9PM- close) The BoardroomWhitley deputy (Every Tuesday)

San MiguelsKingfisher- Joseph the Magician (Every Sunday)

Chris Jones (5:30-9:30PM)

Truffles Café- Happy Hour & Late Night (4-7PM & 9PM- close)

Old Fort PubHappy Hour (5 - 7PM) San MiguelsKirk O’Leary (5:30-9:30PM) The BoardroomSIN Night (Every Sunday)

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The BoardroomJo Vicars (Every Monday Night) Kingfisher- Joseph the Magician (Every Monday)

Mellow Mushroom (Hilton Head) - Trivia Night (9PM) Wise Guys-Every Wednesday: Bubbles Bubbles Ladies’ Night (Beginning at 5pm – All night long) Truffles Café- Happy Hour & Late Night (4-7PM & 9PM- close) Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5-7PM) Kingfisher- Light Rock with David Wingo

Black Marlin Hurricane Bar Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5-7PM)

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Electric Piano$4 Cruzan Flavor Rum Drinks 3rd: Simpson Brothers

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Happy Hour Daily & Food Specials! $5 Oysters on the Half Shelf $4 Half Dozen Fish Tacos & MORE! (4-7PM Bar Only) Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5-7PM) San Miguels- Mike KorBar (5:30-9:30PM)

Send your event/entertainment listing to c.davies@celebratehiltonhead.com

The BoardroomCranford and Sons (Every Wednesday)

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KingfisherEarl Williams, Jazz & Blues

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The Electric Piano$3 and $4 Shot Specials all Night San Miguels- Davis Marshall (5:30-9:30PM)

KingfisherPete Carroll, Acoustic Favorites (Every Thursday)

The BoardroomApril 5th & April 19th: Rowdy Cloud April 12th: Matt Eckstine , April 26th: The Storks

Hudson’s- April 27th Crawfish Broil w/ Live Music! (3-8PM)

Ela’s Blu Water Grille LIVE Music (Starting at 8PM)

The Electric Piano6: Jalapeno Brothers 13: 2 Toned Fish Band 20: Sterlin & Shuvette 27: Dueling Pianos Happy Hour (8-9PM)

Old Fort Pub - Happy Hour (5-7PM) CharBar Co.- Happy Hour and Live Music Daily (4-7PM) The Electric PianoPinnacle Vodka Ladies night , $3 off all Pinnacle Vodka Drinks 18th: Heritage Week Dueling Pianos The BoardroomApril 4th: The Storks April 11th & 25th: B-Town Project

The XO LoungeCandace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band April 18th and 19th, 26th and 27th

The BoardroomApril 6th: Local Musicians Jam Against Cancer! Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Boil! (3-7PM) April 13th and 27th: Chris jones April 20th: The Storks RipTides$3.50 Vodkas $4 Jäger, Fireball, Rumpy All Day Everyday

 Golf Tips From a Pro

Pete Popovich, 2012 HHIPGA Player of the Year

Nutrition

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t is no secret that eating better will make your body feel better, and the better you feel the better you play. But what constitutes eating better, and how is it that doing so will allow you to concentrate better and longer, reduce inflammation and have better endurance in a sport that requires all of the above…and then some? To learn more about how nutrition affects your golf game and gain a huge advantage over the couch potatoes, continue reading.

Breakfast It is widely agreed upon among strength & nutrition disciplines that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This goes for all golfers, especially those who play the majority of their rounds in the morning. What you eat for breakfast sets up how your brain will function for the day and can have a far greater effect on our game than you think.

Snacks However, breakfast is often eaten one-two hours prior to your tee time, and even a good one (see examples below) will not sustain you until you make the turn. To maintain energy and focus, eat proper snacks every three to four holes.

Lunch Even if you eat the right breakfast and snack every three to four holes, your round will probably not end prior to lunchtime. Eating lunch five to six hours after breakfast is common. But if you ate breakfast one to two hours prior to your tee time and your round takes four to five hours to play, that places the lunch bell somewhere on the back nine. Even though you are snacking, you better have the right food available or your focus, energy, blood sugar and

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insulin levels all suffer.

What to eat The most widely accepted nutrition advice recommends grains and small amounts of protein. However, research with athletes, executives/employees and children has repeatedly shown that a diet high in protein is much better for mental acuity, focused energy, slow rises in blood sugar and fewer insulin spikes, all of which are vital to performing your best over a four to five-hour round of golf. Eating more protein also limits the inflammatory response in the body and can benefit all golfers. If you don’t believe me, put an oat or grain in water and watch how its size nearly triples. This also happens to your soft tissue when consuming oats and grains. A sample of what to eat and when follows: Breakfast. Eating a meat (grass fed as opposed to grain fed) and nut breakfast is highly recommended (NOTE: you can substitute organic eggs for either). The meat allows for a steady and slow rise in blood sugar and the nuts provide healthy fats, allowing the blood sugar to stay stable for extended periods of time. This allows you to maintain focus and keep your internal rhythm constant.

If, however, you consume grains and sugary juices, your insulin spikes as does your internal rhythm, thus your body and internal rhythm are on a constant teeter totter. This is illustrated when you play well for a few holes then suddenly are unable to focus or hit the shots you want—all because you either didn’t eat breakfast or ate the wrong things. If you have nut allergies, you can substitute low glycemic fruit such as apricots, blackberries, papaya, or peaches.

I also recommend taking a teaspoon or tablespoon of

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 Eating well plays a much larger role in your ability to play to your potential than most golfers realize. What you eat is a major factor in controlling factors you can’t see and often blame yourself for, i.e. lack of focus, mental clarity and the inability to maintain rhythm and tempo.

Carlson’s Cod Liver Oil or Omega 3 Fish oil to further reduce the insulin and inflammatory response.

Snacks. It is wise to eat snacks high in protein for the same reasons stated above. These would include foods such as beef or turkey jerky, nuts (cashews, almonds, or walnuts— not peanuts as they are susceptible to fungus). If you are allergic to nuts or have to have carbohydrates, try avocados, blueberries, or nectarines.

Lunch. Packing chicken breasts, sliced turkey, ham or roast beef without bread of any kind will allow you to maintain all the positive results associated with a high protein diet. If your snacks were sufficient to get you through the round without losing energy or focus, having a salad of assorted greens, vegetables and grilled chicken or steak will help replenish the needed minerals and vitamins lost during your round. It also helps muscles to recover and rebuild while keeping inflammation to a minimum (for more on inflammation reduction, read the March issue of CH2 or CB2).

Eating well plays a much larger role in your ability to play to your potential than most golfers realize. What you eat is a major factor in controlling factors you can’t see and often blame yourself for, i.e. lack of focus, mental clarity and the

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inability to maintain rhythm and tempo. These elements of the game are controlled from within, and if you are putting things into your body that conflict with your objectives, how can you expect to play well?

I personally know of a local golfer who applied the above nutritional strategy to his game. He ate organically, and the meat and eggs were grass fed. In fact, he doubled his consumption of red meat, eggs and protein along with a mixture of vegetables and low glycemic fruits and supplemented with the items mentioned in last month’s article. Not only did his game performance improve, but his cholesterol level was reduced from 205 to 185 (without medication), and not once during the year did he eat oatmeal or grains. I know these things as fact, because that golfer was me.  For more information on what and how to eat to improve your golf game, contact the GPA-Hilton Head and allow us to provide you with a healthier way to eat for improved performance, more enjoyment and a better overall golf game. Contact us at (843) 338-6737, Facebook at Golf Performance Academy-Hilton Head or online at golfacademyhiltonhead.com.

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 The 2012 Heritage was Pettersson’s 11th appearance at the Heritage, and he said his family always comes.

Pettersson makes his home in Raleigh, N.C., so it’s an easy trip, one the whole family thoroughly enjoys.

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Dozen for Champ Carl Pettersson article By Paul deVere

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hen 2012 RBC Heritage champion Carl Pettersson walked up to the green on Harbour Town’s #18, he knew his 14 under was the winning number—by five strokes. He had the trophy, the check, the tartan jacket, everything.

Everything, that is, except what is more important to

him than golf: his family.

The 2012 Heritage was Pettersson’s 11th appearance at the Heritage, and he said his family always comes.

Pettersson makes his home in Raleigh, N.C., so it’s an easy trip, one the whole family thoroughly enjoys. But school commitments got in the way last year, so wife DeAnna and

kids Carlie and Chase missed being there for that par putt on #18 that made him the champ. It won’t happen this year, at least as far as the family being on Hilton Head for the 45th RBC Heritage.

The PGA Tour lists Pettersson as Swedish, which he certainly is. He was born in the port city of Gothenburg. But he has dual U.S. and Swedish citizenship.

Due to his father’s job with Volvo, he spent his last two high school years in Greensboro, N.C. He went on to attend North Carolina State, where he was a twotime All American and twotime All-ACC. He won the European Amateur in 2000, the year he turned pro on the European Tour.

North Carolina State is also where Pettersson met his wife DeAnna, who is now very involved in the PGA Tour Wives Association, a fund raising and charitable organization, where she is membership vice president.

In a series of articles written

by Tour player’s wives for PGATour.Com, she wrote this about their first meeting: “When we first met, I thought Carl had already graduated, but he was actually going through

Q-school in Europe. I asked, ‘So, what do you do?’ He replied, ‘I play golf,’ and I said, ‘Yes, but what do you do for money?’ Oops. It took me a few dates to live that down.”

Pettersson has been using a belly putter for 16 years. The U.S.G.A and the Royal and Ancient (R&A) Golf Club, the two ruling bodies of the game, intend on banning the “anchored putting stroke”—the stroke executed when using the long handle or belly putter—in 2016. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem has said the Tour opposes the ban.

The 35-year-old has won five times in his career on the PGA Tour and had one victory on the European Tour. In a recent interview with CH2, here’s what he had to say: CH2: This will be your 12th Heritage. What is it about Harbour Town and Hilton Head Island that stands out for you?

Carl Pettersson: I just love the whole thing; I love the golf course. It’s phenomenal.

I like the island—it’s such a great setting for the tournament. It’s so relaxing

with a real family atmosphere.

The tournament is certainly a favorite. It’s one of the Tour players’ favorites every year.

CH2: What do you feel is the strongest part of your game?

CP: My driving and my putting.

CH2: As the defending champion, do you have higher expectations this year?

CP: Of course you want to do well, but I try to treat it like it is a regular event. It is nice to know you’re coming back to where you’ve had success, but I try to play it down.

CH2: Are you still using the longer shaft in your driver?

CP: I am, yeah, 46 and a half inches. I’ve been using it for about two years now and getting the distance.

club in a hazard on the first hole on the final day of play at the Kiawah Island Ocean Course.

On his second shot, Pettersson took his club back and clipped what appeared to be a dead leaf.

Officials reviewed it on instant replay but were not able to determine if he broke rule 13-4c—moving a loose impediment in a hazard—until Pettersson was on #5.)

(In the 2012 PGA Championship Pettersson was assessed a twostroke penalty for grounding his

CH2: The leaf business at last year’s PGA Championship

seemed a little over the top.

Do you still think about it?

CP: I broke the rule. A silly rule really. I knew I could touch the grass (on his backswing). My feet were a little bit above the ball. A leaf popped up. I never saw it. Rory played great and won the event. But it is what it is. I’m totally over it. Golf has some funny kind of weird rules. Sometimes they help you, sometimes they hurt you.

It’s unfortunate something

>>> The Other Arnie There are two “Arnies” who made the Heritage the great golf tournament it is. One, of course, was “Arnie” Palmer, who won the first Heritage on Thanksgiving weekend in 1969. The media (remember back then it was only print and broadcast) went nuts.

Palmer hadn’t won in over a year, so this was news. Palmer was the player who brought golf to the masses, and his win brought a little-known resort island and the Heritage to the world.

But it was the other “Arnie” who, for 27 years, was the face of the Heritage for those of us who wrote or broadcast or texted or tweeted from the media tent. Arnie worked his last tournament as media relations director in 2012. In his walker. He left us this past June. He was just coming up on his 93rd birthday.

I was one up on Arnie in a very insignificant calculation. I had covered the tournament 29 times to his working it 27. Other than that, Arnie had me and the rest of the media in spades. A highly respected and well-liked sports journalist and editor for the Syracuse Herald-Journal,

he was an inductee to the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame. He truly was, as tournament director Steve Wilmot said in an interview a few years ago, “the real deal.” He was also described as “ageless.”

Arnie “retired” on Hilton Head in 1984. He played tennis (not golf).

Did a bang up job in his garden plot in Sea Pines, and, in 1986, got hoodwinked by the tournament director Mike Stevens into being the media relations director for “one year.” How did that work out? Well, excellent for Arnie and for us media types.

He knew everyone in the media tent by name. He seemed to treat everyone the same, whether you were from a big time media giant or a humble freelancer. He liked the fact that I lived close enough to Harbour Town that I rode my bicycle to the media tent. That opened up another coveted space in the media parking area.

The media tent is now the “Arnie Burdick Media Tent,” naming rights he might not have approved of. That’s sort of a modern concept, and Arnie still used a typewriter. He was also humble in his own way. He did not use e-mail. He wrote notes and sent them to media folks via snail mail with either story ideas or compliments—or both. I have one. It was about a story I wrote for CH2 magazine a few years ago. In part it read, “Good job on ‘Behind the Ropes’ story. Here’s another idea…” He never stopped. The media tent will miss him. Arnie Burdick really was “the real deal.”

2012 RBC Heritage champion, Carl Pettersson

like that happens, but there’s nothing you can really do about it.

CH2: The number of golfers playing the game has pretty much plateaued. Why do you think that is?

CP: To me, the biggest thing that’s hurt the game is the design of new courses. It takes forever to play. The holes are so far away from each other. On older courses, like Harbour Town, you come off the green and the next tee is right there. On newer courses you have to go hundreds of yards to the next tee. That adds another 45 minutes to an hour to the game when you have to do that.

CH2: You’ve played in hundreds of proams. Amateurs are always seeking advice from the professional. What do you usually tell them?

CP: It’s tough to change someone’s swing in one round since it’s the way they’ve been swinging for years. The biggest thing you can change with amateurs is the way they play their shots. Get a strategy down. Play it smart. Don’t try to do anything crazy.

Play to your strengths. Manage your game a little better. Ease up a little bit. Don’t try to do too much.

CH2: You’re known for your dry sense of humor. Do you have a favorite story from one of your pro-am experiences?

CP: I don’t remember where it was, but a guy hit the ball backwards. He popped it up and it landed behind him. You don’t expect an amateur to be that great a golfer, especially when the course is under tournament conditions with people watching. But that really was funny  april 2013

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Beyond the

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n honor of the PGA TOUR Wives Association’s 25th anniversary, the organization has published a commemorative book entitled Beyond the Fairways and Greens—Look Inside the Lives of PGA TOUR Families. This stunning “family album” captures the Association’s quarter century of charitable work and, through hundreds of heartwarming stories and family photographs, offers readers a rare glimpse into the lives of PGA TOUR families, both on and off the

course. It features stories, pictures and recipes submitted by the families of generations of professional golfers like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Luke Donald, Zach Johnson, Justin Rose, Rickie Fowler and many others. The coffee-table book is 384 pages, hard cover and full color. The book retails for $50 and can be purchased online at the publisher’s website at butlerbooks. com, through Amazon or through the pgatourwives.org.

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Below is an excerpt from the book and is the 2012 RBC Heritage winner Carl Pettersson’s story.

Carl and DeAnna Pettersson He was raised on pickled herring and tunnbrodsrulle, a Swedish snack which is a hotdog—no bun—with mashed potatoes on the side. His musical tastes ran toward Ah Ha, Ace of Base and any other 80s group with a Swedish connection.

So how in the devil did Carl Pettersson morph from refined and polished European who speaks multiple languages, into country-fried steakloving, vintage Johnny Cash-Hank Williams Sr. and Jr.-total old-style country son of the South? Let’s just say he took to it faster than a hot knife slices through butter.

The gregarious Swede has been known to take the microphone for his own rendition of Lynard Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” or bust into a country song. And his accent? It’s a hodgepodge—a little Swedish tinged with a bit of the oh-so proper King’s English and a dash of North Carolina twang. (continued on next page)

“He’s sharp and witty,’’ wife DeAnna said. “I’ve always enjoyed the dry and quick witted humor that most “Brits” have, and Carl certainly nails it.” But as for those country roots he’s put down? “I remember he’d start singing to a country song,’’ she said, “and I’d say, you lived in England half your life. How do you know this?”

Carl was born in Sweden, grew up in London and his father, an executive with Volvo, moved the family to Greensboro, North Carolina when he was in high school. It was culture shock at first, but by the time he’d spent two years as Central Alabama Junior College, he was putting down southern roots.

And when he got to NC State? He met DeAnna Ellis, a budding singer who could belt out southern gospel music and cook like nobody’s business. She had never lived outside the state of North Carolina, but she learned to cook from one of the best—her grandmother.

DeAnna’s country-fried steak was always, hands down, the go-to request from Carl and roommates. She would grab her pots and pans and groceries, and whip up the Southern staple, complete with mashed potatoes and gravy.

Funny, but when she and Carl first met, DeAnna wondered how two people from opposite sides of the world could have things in common. More than a decade and two children later, DeAnna can laugh about how much they’ve really always had in common, even though they didn’t know each other the first 21 years of their lives. They found some interesting threads to connect them—both had moved seven times growing up, both were close to their grandparents, and now they find they’re more alike than they ever thought. (continued on next page)

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Biking to the RBC Heritage

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In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and leverage Hilton Head Island and The Sea Pines Resort’s existing pathways networks, access to The Sea Pines Resort by bicycle will be encouraged for RBC Heritage ticket holders and volunteers.

Tournament and volunteer badges must be presented for entry into The Sea Pines Resort.

Access will only be granted during tournament hours. Bike path signage will direct cyclists to the free parking locations located on the tennis courts at Harbour Town and in the parking lot near the 13th green off Plantation Drive. Bike parking facilities will be provided at these locations, and volunteers from the Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club and local bike shops will assist all cyclists to safely park and lock their bicycles.

RBC Heritage ticket holders and volunteers may enter into Sea Pines by bicycle at one of two locations: • The Sea Pines Ocean Gate—access from South Forest Beach Drive or Cordillo Parkway pathways.

• The Sea Pines Main Gate at Greenwood Drive—access from the Office Park Road pathway. Enter this pathway at the New Orleans / Pope Avenue/ Office Park Road intersection.

RBC Heritage ticket holders and volunteers who access Sea Pines by bicycle will be given maps and special safety instructions to help make this event safe for all pathways users.

Cyclists are encouraged to follow these rules: • Motor vehicles have the right of way at all road crossings.

• When overtaking pedestrians, call out “passing on your left.”

• Do not speed on the pathways; ride safely and stay to the right.

• Obey all signals and signs; no cell phone usage when riding.

• Ride only on the pathways where they are provided. If on a roadway with no pathway, always ride with traffic and stay to the right, single file.

• Ride predictably; use hand signals and voice commands when changing direction or stopping.

• Bring locks to secure your bikes.

For route information, a bike trail map is available at rbcheritage.com/spectators/ bicycling.

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DeAnna’s country-fried steak was always, hands down, the goto request from Carl and roommates.

She would grab her pots and pans and groceries, and whip up the Southern staple, complete with mashed potatoes and gravy.

“Over the years, we found we really have a lot in common, most notably, the resilience to adapt to change,’’ she said. “That’s so important for the life out here. You don’t know if you’re going to miss the cut, or be on the brink of missing your card and not having a job next year. Or if you’re going from the cutline to winning like Carl did [at the 2010 RBC Canadian Open].’’

Carl had to make a nine-foot putt just to make the cut in Canada that year, then shot 60—he lipped out a birdie on the 18th—in the third round. A closing 67 gave him his fourth TOUR win.

“There’s just so much volatility in this career. The ability to adjust to all the changes is vital,’’ DeAnna said. “Little did we know that our backgrounds of having to change schools, adjust to all different situations would help prepare us for the life we have out here.’’

Or that Carl’s grandfather’s nurturing—they spent winters in Spain so Carl could work on his game—would have such a

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profound impact years later. Or that the way her grandmother taught her to cook—“You start out by putting some Crisco in the pan— about this much”—would be the way to Carl and his roommates’ hearts and inspire part of this 25th anniversary book.

Today, that country-fried steak meal is for special occasions only, and DeAnna had her late-grandmother’s handwritten recipes bound into a cookbook for family and close friends.

She and Carl are still adapting. He became a U.S. citizen in 2012, and she’s using the “pinch-and-taste” method of her late grandmother, to create healthier meals.

As for the pickled herring, tunnbrodsrulle and Ah Ha? Carl will still inhale the tunnbrodsrulle but pass on the herring when he’s in Sweden. But nothing beats a little fried chicken and biscuits, a cold beer and maybe a sing along to another seriously Southern anthem, “Sweet Home Alabama.” 

Electric Piano’s Lowcountry lemonade Absolut Citron, Cointreau, lemon juice, sweet and sour mix Sprite.

Shake well then serve with a nice froth on the top. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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ews travels fast when a three-decade dining fixture pulls up stakes and relocates, and that’s just fine with Russell Anderson of the new and expanded Captain Woody’s on Hilton Head. Customers were ready and waiting when he and co-owning spouse Shannon Wright opened the new locale a few weeks back at 6 Target Road, ending a run at Palmetto Bay Marina in favor of a larger stand-alone site on the short, but busy access road that connects Palmetto Bay and Arrow roads. “Things happened very quickly,” Anderson

said, “and it’s been a blessing how well the word got around to all of our friends. We had our first oyster roast already, and we’ve been packed from the start.”

A reputation for good times obviously has something to do with it, not forgetting signature grouper melt sandwiches, and the fresh digs are geared for a seamless transition. “It’s just a different door that you’re walking in,” Anderson said. “The concept is exactly the same, and we still have the same friendly atmosphere and great staff that’s been with us.”

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“It’s just a different door that you’re walking in,” Anderson said. “The concept is exactly the same, and we still have the same friendly atmosphere and great staff that’s been with us.”

Most of the interior decorations and wall hangings made the move as well, and the nautical-themed dining room/bar is accented by a weathered wood outdoor dining and drinking deck that’s been dubbed “BAR 6” in honor of the new address on Target Road. There’s also an upstairs retail area for Captain Woody’s memorabilia, including T-shirts bearing a new slogan— “Where the land meet the water” for BAR 6.

Otherwise things are just the same. The casual eatery continues to specialize in seafood, of course, seeking wildcaught products and serving a selection of mid-priced meals plus a sizable roster of appetizers, salads and Po-Boy sandwiches. The grouper melt sandwich ($13.99) remains a top-seller and there’s no shortage of beer, wine and spirits to wash things down. Solo singer/guitarist Mike Korbar plays on Saturdays and Jim Davidson entertains on Wednesdays.

Woody Collins, a local shrimper and “super nice guy” who still lives in the Lowcountry, opened the original Captain Woody’s in 1982. Anderson and Wright, who moved here from Kentucky in the early 1990s, took over ownership in 1999 and later opened a Captain Woody’s in Old Town, Bluffton. The success of that standalone eatery the past four years led to their interest in the vacant building on Hilton Head that opened as the Pelican Theater before more recent incarnations as Rider’s and The Big Chill.

The new Captain Woody’s is better placed to draw from Sea Pines, and the central location is already pleasing dedicated locals. “We love this location, and while the other place was off the beaten path, you can sit out here and see a hundred cars go by in a couple of minutes,” Anderson said. “We’re all about keeping to the concept where you can hang out, have a beer and just have a good time with some friends.”  Captain Woody’s is located at 6 Target Road, Hilton Head, serving lunch and dinner daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call (843) 785-2400 or visit captainwoodys.com. april 2013

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ames Bradford is officially “The Bike Doctor” but to hear him tell it, the spoke-driven business is more of an extended family practice. “There’s no way we’d be where we are these days without the incredible crew we have,” said Bradford, a one-time competitive road cyclist who, in the early ’90s was tired of living out of a suitcase and road racing at regional events. “I always say you have to have a Plan B, and starting a bike shop was it for me.”

He obtained the Bike Doctor moniker from Gary Otto who did on-the-fly repairs from a roving van done up like an ambulance, and by 1992 found a warehouse for bike rentals behind what would become his first retail practice on Mathews Drive on Hilton Head’s north end. Free pick-up and delivery was an early (and since abandoned) hook, and his crucial support team began to take shape as the business plan and retail sales began to take hold.

Paul Levy manages the original store (a south end Doctor’s office opened on New Orleans Road three years ago this month). “I’ve been here about 10 years. It could be longer,” he said. “I just try to make everything work, and it’s like family around here. We do whatever it takes.” That means repairs, maintenance and sales to a clientele that’s 90 percent local in contrast to a comfortride rental market that’s 90 percent visitor.

Greg Ney handles the bulk of the rental arrangements, which, on a given summer weekend, find nearly 1,000 bicycles being shuttled around to island condos, resorts and other short-term accommodations. “Fortunately, we have a big inventory, but nothing is over three years old,” Ney said, “and we’ll make adjustments for size. With our drivers, we’re often able to get the bikes delivered early

in the morning so they’re waiting for people after they check in.”

Bradford’s spouse Kerrie is often at the north end store joined by roly-poly brown rescue dog Bishop, who isn’t shy about head rubs. “A big joke I get is that I’m the ‘bike nurse,’ Kerrie said, “and part of my job is to keep tabs on the guys. She also takes on the graphics, business paperwork and crucial marketing in a competitive marketplace where fellow owners nonetheless still call each for help with certain parts.

Then there’s Bradford family matriarch Barbara who helps out as needed at the south end. “I’m well acquainted with the boss, and I’m proud of him, too,” said Barbara of a boy “who used to tear things up just to find out how they worked. Now he’s a self-made man.”

Bradford may still be blushing, but he’s also been an integral part of an emergent cycling scene as his business has become an island institution with 20-plus years of providing top-notch brand equipment and ongoing service to locals. He credits others, of course, mentioning Frank Babel as a persistent “squeaky wheel in getting the town to build out the path system.”

They’re technically “leisure paths,” meaning plenty of casually unaware walkers, and the lack of dedicated bike lanes still leaves serious cyclists to take to the right sides of the streets. The Bike Doctor sponsors a same-named race team that competes from here to Florida, and some team members gather at the south end store at 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for “aggressive” rides centered along the Cross Island Parkway. Speeds of 27 mph and up are not uncommon.

There are often one or two hard-core riders hanging around and talking technique at the south end where avid off-road rider Sonny Rothert now manages sales and such. “I came in one day with a flat, and I never left,” he said.

April marks the start of the island cycling season with the first surge of tourists and the return of locals who were weather-weenies over the winter. Tune-ups and adjustments are on the upswing as are sales to those looking to upgrade their wheels.

The Doctor’s staff doesn’t work for free yet continues to keep costs as low as possible for its dedicated clientele.

“We look at it as investing in them and hoping they’ll turn around one day and tell their buddies about us,” Bradford said. “We’re able to advertise more these days, but I believe that word-of-mouth is still the best.” And free pick-up for repairs remains available to locals during off-season months.

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“People sometimes forget that there are new people moving to the island while others are leaving,” Bradford said.

“We’re not taking that for granted, and we’re looking for new customers all the time. What we’re trying to do now with two stores is to keep refining what we do and getting even better.

“Everybody here loves what they do, so for now it’s really steady as she goes. We’re lucky to be in a business that’s fun, busy and gives us new challenges all the time.”  The Bike Doctor is located on Hilton Head Island at 55 Mathews Dr., Suite 160, (843) 681-7531 or 31 New Orleans Rd. Suite B, (843) 681-7532. Both stores are open 10 a.m.6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, open seven days a week for bike rentals. For more information, visit bikedoctorhhi.com.

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hen Jeff and Debby Gould of Sea Pines Liquor & Market couldn’t score a fresh supply of (legal) moonshine earlier this year, it was time for some sober thinking at the state’s top retailer of the historically potent liquor.

“All of the distributors were out of moonshine because the big liquor stores are finding that more and more customers are requesting it,” said co-owner Jeff Gould. “It didn’t take long for this to catch on… they laughed at us for a year and half, and now they are following the leader.”

And the big boys may have trouble keeping up. Sea Pines Liquor remains on top sales-wise and, following a brainstorm similar to the day they dedicated much of their store to the sale of clear and flavored moonshines, the Goulds are going to start making their own in a copper still that awaits its first flame. “I started to see there could be a big market for us as our own micro-distillery, and learned we can make up to 125,000 cases a year,” Gould said, noting he’ll be using pure mountain spring water.

Paperwork with the U.S. Treasury Department is in progress (paying tax is what makes moonshine legal in contrast to backwoods stills hidden from so-called revenuers), and the waiting period finds the Sea Pines store owners cooking up marketing ideas and securing private labels for their upcoming creations. And all of this has happened in the past 18 months after a quartet of “little old ladies” wandered

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in and took a shine to Apple Pie Moonshine, citing sundry health benefits as they carted mason jars out the door.

The Goulds caught a clue and quickly converted the store to moonshine central while still stocking select wines and the top 25 selling spirits. They’ve continued to add the best moonshine available, many flavored with fruits and packing potency ranging from 35 proof to a brain-bending 150 proof.

Dan the Moonshine Man sits on a barrel outside the store at Sea Pines Center heralding “free moonshine tastings.”

“Moonshine was not part of our business plan, but there’s quite a bit of buzz going on about it these days,” Gould said.

“Now that it’s been legal for about four years, it’s been fun to market; and I finally learned that my wife comes from a background of moonshine makers.”

Customers can purchase miniature oak charred barrels that convert a liter of clear corn whisky to bourbon in just 30 days, and Gould has a patent on a square barrel he calls a “squarel.” The store also stocks foodstuffs and sauces plus moonshine-themed gifts, including clothing and cookbooks.

“It’s a growing business, and there are new products coming out every month,” Gould said. “And it won’t be long before we’ll be making it ourselves.” Sea Pines Liquor & Market is located at 71 Lighthouse Rd., #611 & 612 and is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily except Sunday. For more information, call (843) 363-2200.

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ill Snyder settles in over a cup of coffee and starts to chart an emerging career in music that, at the formative age of 27, is still very much in progress. And it’s off to a most convincing launch, if earning co-producing credits on the country’s number one jazz album and stepping up to share his skills with local luminaries are worthy indicators. Last night, he played piano supporting award-winning Jazz Corner chief Bob Masteller, dean of Hilton Head’s formidable traditional jazz scene, and Snyder’s also got his own steady gig going the next evening at an organic Italian restaurant at Coligny Plaza.

“There’s so much world-class talent here, even if it’s still kind of an underground thing,” said Snyder, an outgoing guy who, over the course of a single-cup interview, reels off no shortage of names of friends, teachers and fellow musicians as keys to his expanding impact. “I’m humbled by them; honestly I can’t take any credit for all the great music that’s been going on around here.”

The Chicago-born Snyder describes himself as a standardissue “stubborn kid” who picked up a bass guitar at the age of 15 then refused to listen to anything but jam band Phish despite the entreaties of family that he consider broadening his musical horizons. “I was totally obsessed,” he laughed. “I had something like 300 Phish bootlegs, followed them live whenever I could and walked around hearing nothing but Mike Gordon’s bass lines in my head. I really had a case of tunnel vision.”

His parents, Bob and Ann, retired to Hilton Head Island, and Snyder’s enrollment at the Idyllwild Arts Academy in the high desert above Palm Springs, California started erasing his musical myopia. “All I could do then was esoteric clamp bass”— he mimes thumping thumb and finger pops—“and my instructor, Marshal Hawkins who played bass with Miles Davis, told me some things I’ll never forget… like how Phish got their sound by

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listening to a million different things and that maybe I should think about hearing something new.”

He smiles as he recalls growing obsessed once again, this time to the classic jazz trio sounds of pianist Oscar Peterson and bassist Ray Brown, often sharing his enthrallment with high school buddy and budding musician, Graham Dechter, who will figure in further down the road. “We would listen to this amazing old-school swing stuff all day long, and it proved to me how everything can change almost overnight.”

Indeed, after rejections from lesser-known music schools, Snyder scored a slot at the prestigious Berklee School of Music and spent summers playing bass with Zach and Whitley Deputy’s Funky Hayride and the likes of Trevor Hall at island clubs. There were back-at-school gigs in Boston, essential “hustles” renting sound equipment and such and the start of

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work on a solo project that languished more than once. There was also a six-month cruise sailing South America, playing sets five times a day that honed his straight-ahead jazz skills before Snyder settled full-time on Hilton Head circa 2010 and was immediately deluged with all the work he could handle.

He played bass exclusively with whatever ensemble needed him, continued work on his solo effort and began teaching local youngsters with an outspoken candor he heard from his instructors at music school. “I learned from my own teachers not to hold back (criticism),” he says, “and that’s how I approach things with my students. I won’t dumb it down, and even if it doesn’t make sense right now, maybe it will eventually come to them like it did for me.”

Likewise, the young man familiar locally as a great bass player, has switched gears over the past year, turning what he

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terms “a long side affair” with keyboards into a public avocation that remains the heart of his oft-delayed solo album. Then old/young friend Dechter, who was a violin player when they met before finding his stride as guitarist for the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and on singer Michael Buble’s “Christmas” album/ TV special, surfaced one day by phone and asked Snyder to fly to Los Angeles.

“He said, ‘I’m having trouble finishing this, so I thought I’d call a guy who’s also having trouble getting things done,’” Snyder said with an easy smile. The result was “Takin’ It There,” an acclaimed recording that debuted at number one last year and continues to linger near the top of the jazz charts. Snyder shares production and mixing credits on an album that’s sparked his desire to finish a debut he began years ago.

“I’ve done my own album probably four times, and it didn’t feel right … it just wasn’t there yet.” His “Life Could Be Grand” project includes an electronic soulgroove sample track (“San Francisco”), mixed but not yet mastered, that finds Snyder singing easily amid a soft wash of synthesizers. He sounds ready to take things to the next level and has been drawing label interest. “It’s almost finished and I feel like I’m getting more comfortable. It will be done soon, and I’m so glad I waited.” Assisting on production are Atlanta-based Kyle Patrick (former lead singer of the Click Five) and Atlanta-based mixer Miles Walker who’s worked with Rihanna among others.

Meanwhile, Snyder plies his skills at island venues despite offers of touring Asia (with Kyle Patrick) and all the request work he can handle. He plays piano in deep-roots duets with rotating bass players such as Dave Keller every Wednesday through Saturday (6:30-10:30 p.m.) at Vine restaurant when not working on his own project or producing tracks with the likes of Cranford and Sons.

“It’s all about new techniques and approaches,” he said. “I’m still learning.” 

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ike learning a new language, little victories can motivate you to improve. Last month you victoriously and accurately ordered the cheese you actually wanted from the French woman at your local wine and cheese shop without a disapproving tisk-tisk. Now you want to be ready for your first visit to Paris, and not find yourself looking into a bowl of clams when you thought you had ordered scallops at Café Frou Frou.

Making improvements in your life can begin with small victories, and spring, the season of renewal, is the perfect time to launch your own personal self-improvement campaign, beginning with spring cleaning. There’s none of that New Year’s resolution pressure to improve yourself after an indulgent month of holiday revelry, no selfinflicted abstinence from chocolate, and spring cleaning provides mini-victories to encourage you along the way as one project after another is completed on the journey to a better you!

I witnessed a most-impressive display of spring cleaning when my husband, daughter, and I moved out of our rental home in South Africa. The day after we moved out the new renters, a family from Denmark, moved in and promptly hauled every piece of furniture, all the beds, every rug, table, chair, dish, pot and pan to the front lawn of the home so that they could deep clean every nook and cranny of the interior. They were scary-serious spring cleaners.

I’m not suggesting such dramatics to get your life in order, but a few spring cleaning projects just may change your outlook, and give you a little extra time to breathe deeply and enjoy whatever it is you long to do. Begin with the mind-set that there are some things you will come across in your home that should be thrown away.

The horror! If you are one of those people who believe everything will “someday” serve a purpose, you may want to enlist the help of a family member, a friend, or even a professional organizer. Warning: Family and friends will be less equipped to meet your “collecting” rationale headon; a professional will handle your possessions and you, literally, with kid gloves, all while being brutally honest about cleaning out the clutter.

The benefits of a hiring a professional organizer have been well-established; however, whether you choose to go it alone or enlist professional or non-professional assistance, the “green” approach to spring cleaning will require a list of resources where the treasures you choose to move along may be repurposed, recycled, sold, or donated, and not simply dumped in the local landfill.

You have already done the hard work of sorting, organizing, and making decisions to part with some of your “stuff.” Hopefully your closet is now home only to clothing, shoes, and accessories that actually fit you today and do not smack of another era. Over a dozen consignment shops on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton are the perfect

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The emperor of online emporiums is eBay. The place where your 1985 Holiday Barbie Doll in the original packaging may turn you profit, eBay allows you to reach millions through their online auction and fixed-price listing options.

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partners to do the rest of the work for you and make you a profit in the process. To successfully navigate selling through a consignment shop, make certain your items, whether furniture or clothing, are in good condition. Polish up Aunt Tilly’s armoire, make sure the clothing is clean and in good repair, and you’ll be on your way to a successful sell.

The Internet is another valuable partner in helping to sell your newly liberated treasures. The emperor of online emporiums is eBay. The place where your 1985 Holiday Barbie Doll in the original packaging may turn you profit, eBay allows you to reach millions through their online auction and fixed-price listing options. Their fees are extremely reasonable starting at $0.50 per fixed-price listing, with up to 50 free auction-style listings, where you pay a 9 percent royalty fee only if your item sells.

Craigslist.com is another online resource that rarely charges a fee for its services. This is a great place to sell a neglected ping-pong table or a mint-condition bike whose wheels haven’t been pedaled for several years.

Etsy.com is an online resource where only hand-crafted items are sold. The perfect place to make a little money from the needlepoint pillow you made for your then-boyfriend, who is now barely managing through life without you or that Nascar pillow you’ve been saving, “just in case.” Etsy.com charges $0.20 per item for a four month listing.

That’s all it takes to turn a profit on a hand-made quilt or scarf that you are ready to move along.

A tag sale … a.k.a. yard sale or garage sale, may benefit every member of your household.

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motivated if they get to keep the proceeds from the sale of their goodies. Be sure to check with any neighborhood associations for rules and guidelines for having a sale in your neighborhood.

Anything you don’t sell should be packed up and donated. You’ve already made the decision to get rid of it; don’t make the mistake of putting back in the house!

Donating is the perfect way to benefit others while spring cleaning to a better you. Thrift stores, like Hilton Head Island’s Bargain Box, Bluffton’s God’s Goods Thrift, and over 15 other charitydriven thrifts in the area do the work of selling donated items at excellent prices, with proceeds benefitting various non-profits and foundations.

Make some telephone calls ahead of time to confirm that donations are being accepted, and ask if what you have to donate is currently being accepted. Be sure to get a receipt if you plan to write off your donation on your taxes.

The “cleaning” part of spring cleaning that involves dusters, sponges, mops and buckets is the cherry on top of all your hard work to get organized and efficient. There’s nothing like the piney-clean scent of a polished wood floor, but remember the outside of your home needs attention too. Window and power washing will bring renewed sparkle to your views and remove that pesky southern green mold, delighting you each time you pull into your driveway or open the blinds on a sunny morning.

You will be well-served by hiring skilled and equipped professionals for these jobs. It will save you from balancing precariously at the tippy-top of your extension ladder, and with a good choice of local professionals in the area, your budget and project needs can be easily met.

While you are on a roll, the next logical step in your move to a better you should be getting

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your vehicle in shape. Option number one could be to enlist the kids and provide them with a bucket, a hose, and some soap. The down side to option number one is that the result is likely to be mediocre, at best, and quite possibly you may have to do more cleaning of children and pets than the minivan needed in the first place. Like professional window washing, professional vehicle washing and detailing will serve you well. Hilton Head and Bluffton car washes and detailers have options for every need; from a quick rinse and shine, to a deep down detailing that will remove muddy footprints and Cheerio collections from minivans, or the turf and sand from a vacation convertible. It is a small price to pay for a spotless job and a break in your day where you can just sit and watch someone else do all the work; just look for the line of cars on a sunny day.

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choices, the right combination can be designed to meet your needs. Another way to help keep things in order is to move things out of your home that seem to always be in the way, but that you just cannot part with. Rental storage facilities have unit options ranging from small to gigantic, and remember to consider what you will be storing when selecting whether or not to rent from a climate-controlled facility. The storage facility staff will be able to help with the process.

Do you want to feel a little lighter to feel a little better? Spring cleaning will do that for you.

To see the real benefits of the process, it needs to be more than just pushing around the furniture and cleaning the baseboards once a year. Be patient though, because the little victories you will feel along the way moving from a newly organized closet, to a spa-like bathroom, to a sparkling car will motivate you to do more and keep you getting a little better. You may even find the time to learn French and place your order at CafĂŠ Frou Frou. ď‚?

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hat simple pleasures bring you happiness? Some say good friends. Others say being out in nature or enjoying tasty food or wine. Chef Bryan Bobinchuck of Catch 22 restaurant and Captain Eric Moore of Moneric Fishing Charters, LLC say all the above.

“Being able to bring food from hook to plate is a win-win all the way around,” Bobinchuck said. “I get to fish with Capt. Eric, who I’ve fished with since Catch 22 opened 13 years ago, I’m outside enjoying the Lowcountry, and I can serve my patrons the freshest, best possible food.”

Bobinchuck and Moore are both sitting on the dock of North End Charter fleet. Bobinchuck wears a dark blue chef

jacket. Moore wears a light blue Columbia PFG shirt. You can hear the sound of other local captains returning from a long day of fishing, water lapping against wooden posts, and the occasional sea gull. You smell the outgoing tide as it reveals oyster beds and the aroma of a recently lit grill. And you think, “These guys have it right.”

“The enjoyment derived from simple pleasures like good friendships and immersing oneself in beauty and nature infuses into the cooking process, ultimately creating richer, more flavorful dishes, “Bobinchuck explained. “Plus, do you want flounder or (pointing to Moore) fresh flounder from him?” he joked.

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Moore laughs. “If you think about it, this really is a special dish,” he said, referring to the strict rules regulating local fishermen (but not long liners).

“The rules keep getting narrower and narrower. Now, we are limited to certain times, whereas before it used to be year-round and then only seasonally,” Bobinchuck explained.

Both Chef Bobinchuck and Moore (who has been chartering for over 15 years) have a deep appreciation for the area and incorporate their commitment to the environment in their respective professions. For example, Bobinchuck has been looking to “off species” such as sheepshead and red porgy as delicious alternatives to the typical menu fare.

“There are not only a lot of fish in the sea, but a lot of great tasting fish,” Bobinchuck said. “I’m a firm believer in not poaching too much from one pool.” He also points out that many of the mainstay fish such as cobia have very predictable preparations, whereas the more unique catches enable him to be creative. Bobinchuck is also looking at invasive species like the lionfish and experimenting with innovative cooking techniques and flavor combinations.

“Lionfish are challenging several fish populations like grouper and sea bass. You can’t over-fish them, and honestly by

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minimizing them, you do a great service to the fishing industry and our aquatic ecosystems,” said Bobinchuck, who admits he likes the challenge of preparing this fish. “The spine of the lionfish is poisonous, so I have to be careful removing it. Once that’s done, you have a really light, white flakey fish. It really has a tremendous flavor.”

Listening to Bobinchuck talk about hook-to-plate cooking, you realize he is passionate and talented. Today he is preparing pecan-dusted flounder over grilled smoked Gouda polenta, and bacon braised rainbow chard in a bourbon shallot butter.

“I had what my wife Daisy calls busy brain. I dreamt about this dish, woke up and wrote it down in the middle of the night and knew it would be awesome,” Bobinchuck said. “This is a very southern inspired dish with pecans and bourbon, but I love to take ingredients and flip the script and do something unexpected. For example, using polenta instead of grits, or rainbow chard instead of collard greens, which is much more fibrous and slower to cook.”

Everyone salivates, including children playing on the dock, folks sightseeing and the last of the boat captains, as Bobinchuck describes his food. “That’s the reason why I run the boat and he runs the kitchen,” Moore said.

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Bobinchuck’s résumé comes with a heavy pour of experience. Since his first job dishwashing at the age of 14, he has spent more years of his life in the kitchen than out of it. And even when he takes off his chef coat, he still wears his passion for the culinary arts.

“Everywhere I go, I try to explore ways I can bring fresh, local, sustainable ingredients into my kitchen,” Bobinchuck said. “I can’t always get on the boat with Capt. Eric, so Catch 22 only uses select resources. I have a great relationship with my purveyors, and they know I fillet my own fish to preserve the freshness. I also shop around for local pork, poultry and produce. This is important to me, my restaurant and my family.”

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knows several other chefs at locally owned restaurants. If he cannot use all the fish off Moore’s boat, he phones these chefs and shares the wealth.

“It really comes down to not letting anything go to waste,” Moore said.

Sampling Bobinchuck’s flounder special, you also become a member of the waste not want not club. Besides the fact that this dish is a combination of culinary and conservation mastery, it is also a reminder to enjoy the simple pleasures in life.  Catch 22 is located at 37 New Orleans Rd., New Orleans Plaza on Hilton Head Island. For more information, visit catch22hhi. com or call (843) 785-6261. For charter fishing with Captain Eric Moore, visit moneric.com or call (843) 816-0215.

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Jewelry and accessories are on-trend, only the beginning

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ike sweet grass fronds woven into baskets by the gnarled hands of a Lowcountry artist, Meredith Taylor has woven herself into the fabric of Hilton Head Island. Her affinity for the area has made her a natural when creating Gifted Hilton Head, her shop in the Village at Wexford, where understanding the wishes and wants of her clientele comes as naturally as the thick summer breeze blowing through the live oaks.

“The first time I came on the island, it felt like I’d found home. It’s like my place in the world. The marshes and the birds—I’m in love with the natural beauty of it. The friendliness, the whole island feeling—it’s the best place in the world,” Taylor said. Feeling the vibe, having a desire to grow her Pittsburgh-based gift business, and a great deal of experience to back her up, she opened what is now one of Hilton Head Island’s favorite spots for locals and visitors to find gifts for any occasion as well as gifts for themselves.

With many years as a buyer for large department stores, and as a gift sales rep visiting every imaginable kind of gift and jewelry store, Taylor has quite possibly seen it all, and has gained an understanding of how important selecting the right merchandise is to make people want to come back again and again. And they do come back. With an extensive variety of merchandise, Gifted Hilton Head always seems to have something new, and Taylor is perpetually on the lookout for the perfect additions to the inventory that will wow her customers.

Jewelry and accessories are the hot tickets right now, and there is no shortage of excitement around what Taylor is bringing to her shop. Alex & Ani bracelets have made their way south and are creating a big splash at Gifted Hilton Head.

“These bracelets are the hottest, hottest, hottest,” Taylor said of designer Carolyn Rafaelian’s Rhode Island-based

company’s Alex & Ani’s creations. With their wire design, they are perfect for stacking and, “the more you wear, the better they look,” she said.

Alex & Ani bracelets are made of recycled materials and have a patented expandable wire bangle that accommodates virtually all sizes. Each bracelet has a small charm and a story about the charm’s meaning and power. Whether treating yourself or giving a bracelet (or several!) as a gift, a special message is conveyed. The seashell charm is meant to connect the wearer to the ocean and to the water’s energy… hmmm, a little like Hilton Head; the pineapple charm expresses a sense of welcome and good cheer… hmmm, a little more like Hilton Head, and there are so many more designs that speak to every imaginable occasion and personality. “The idea is you build a story on your arm by stacking all the different charms and all the different bracelets,” Taylor said.

Another very special find, exclusively at Gifted Hilton Head this spring is the bag inspired by the Heritage plaid ribbon. Made with finely crafted woven bags from Bali, adorned with Heritage plaid ribbon, a kilt pin, and tournamentinspired decorations, it’s a new way to get ready to party for the PGA tournament. In true accessory-girl fashion, the bag also comes with another ribbon and adornments to change the look after the island’s premier event.

Another exciting accessory event at Gifted Hilton Head this spring is one that makes Taylor veritably ooze with joy. “I am absolutely thrilled beyond thrilled to carry Spartina,” she said. “We’re going to have everything they make.” Creating a Spartina boutique—a shop within a shop—will fulfill many wish lists for visitors and locals.

Spartina is the madly-loved Hilton Head-based creator of high quality bags and accessories with their beautifully-

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designed 100-percent linen fabrics and genuine leather trims.

Even the names of the patterns roll off a Southern tongue slowly with a Hilton Head charm: Veranda, Fiddler’s Cove, Martinangel, Harbor Light, Sailor’s Watch…

Taylor understands personally just how special Spartina bags and accessories are, having carried them herself for a long time. “It wears like iron,” she said. “The linen is so welltreated for dirt and stain resistance, and the leather is so high quality. I am such a fan of the line.”

As the jewelry and accessory trend continues, Gifted Hilton Head is finding a way to keep up while weaving a collection of gifts around and through its selection that offers something for everyone and something for every occasion.

With something new (and local): Spartina, something ontrend: Alex & Ani, and something you won’t find anywhere

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else: The Plaid Bag. “Somebody else might have it, but they’re not going to do it the way Gifted Hilton Head does it,” she said. Part of that mantra includes an always attentive staff, and always an offer to beautifully gift wrap anything purchased in the shop.

“We’ve made a warm and welcoming store. I want people to feel comfortable,” Taylor said. Having a heart for Hilton Head Island has given her an intuitive advantage when spotting trends or selecting classic gifts that suit the coastal vibe of her very special home away from home.  Gifted Hilton Head is located in The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 21, Hilton Head Island.

Their hours are 10 a.m.-6p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, call (843) 842-8787.

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Understanding Medicare article By Paul deVere

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on’t panic.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Author’s note: The purpose of this article is to help people enroll in Medicare, not to judge its value, merits, faults or burden on the federal deficit. I am not an expert on Medicare, but I am a participant. The figures and statistics used are from a variety of sources, but mainly attributable to cms.gov, medicare.gov, webmd.com, ama.org, aarp.org and nytimes.com.

Everyone seems to have a “dog in the hunt,” including the sites mentioned, when it comes to what to do about Medicare. But no matter where you stand politically, as you roll into that 65-plus age range, the chances are that we (Medicare enrollees) have or will develop one chronic health condition (87 percent), and half that number have or will develop three or more. Bottom line, there’s an 87 percent chance you’ll need some powerful health insurance in your “golden years.”

Background

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law Title XVIII of the Social Security Act that created Medicare.

At the time about 50 percent of older Americans had no health insurance because of expense (they had to pay three times as much as younger folks with half or less of the average income at the time).

When Medicare began, it was pretty

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simple and cheap. For folks 65 years old, hospital (Part A) and doctor’s bills (Part B) were paid. About $3 was taken out of pay checks per month to cover the program. Other than Social Security, Medicare is the most popular federal program for seniors, but just as the cost of care has risen dramatically since that time, so too has the cost of Medicare.

Which is what all the fuss is about.

Boomers

You have probably read this: About 8,000 Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are turning 65 every day.

While some say 65 is the new 45 (choose your own year), from the standpoint of insurance companies’ actuarial tables, the federal government, and Wendy’s “free senior drink,” you are 65 when you achieve your 65th birthday.

In theory that’s when you can retire.

In theory, life becomes simpler; the kids are gone (unless they moved back in with you during the economic downturn).

You can now use your 401(k). You might even get your pension check. And, at 65, you become eligible to sign up for that big “entitlement,” Medicare. What does that mean for the Boomers? Plenty. And so much for a simpler life.

direct mail, e-mail

Medicare “providers” (private insurance companies) have a database with your name in it and, of course, your age. As more Boomers arrive at 65, the United States Postal Service may start

to turn a profit. Automatic mailings start arriving just after your 64th birthday.

Even in this day of digital communication, rain forests are at risk due to the amount of paper needed for Medicare solicitation mailings. And they are all after the same thing—the money part of Medicare where you pay and insurance companies make money.

The parts: What’s in it for you?

You’ve looked at health insurance policies. They are somewhat like the disclosure statement you get with your credit card only the print is slightly bigger and there are more pages. They are also often as intimidating. Medicare plans are no different.

Medicare is made up of four parts: A, B, C, and D. Coverage in all these parts can vary because of income, but Part A is usually the “free” part. Here is what they (generally) cover and the average costs: • Part A. Hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities (short stay), home health care, hospice care and blood transfusions. For most, this is the “premium free” part of Medicare if you are on Social Security. Of course, there are exceptions, which can require premiums of $450 or more a month. But those are rare exceptions. “Free” doesn’t mean you pay nothing. There is still a deductible of about $1,200 per year.

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Medicare will be changing with the Affordable Care Act. It already is. Some costs have come down. Some plans have improved significantly (like Medicare Advantage) because of it.

ambulance services and much more. You are automatically signed up when you go on Social Security. In 2013 you have annual deductible of $147. Your monthly premium is based on your income. If you file a join tax return and your yearly income in 2011 was $170,000 or less, your monthly nut is $104.90. As your tax bracket goes up, so do your premiums, at an average of $50 more a month.

• Part C. Here is where it gets a bit complicated. Back in 1997, folks signing up for Medicare were given an option of signing up with a private insurance company that offered everything that Parts A and B covered (traditional Medicare) but included other benefits. Medicare paid the companies a standard rate and you paid a premium.

In 2003, Part C turned into Medicare Advantage programs that insurance companies started offering. Not only do these plans cover traditional Medicare, but they include Part D (see below)

and perks like dental and eye care, even health club costs. There are over 25 of these programs available to just about every Medicare enrollee. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the administrator of Medicare, rates these plans on the “star” system, five stars being the best plans based on quality of performance. You will still pay the monthly Medicare premium, plus a premium to the insurance company, which was $31.54 on average in 2012.

• Part D. This pays for part of your prescription drugs. Now, this one gets a little whacky. You might think those who dreamed this up were abusing prescription drugs. But in reality, it was congressional staffers and representatives of drug companies who put together the plan to help Medicare beneficiaries cover some of their prescription medicine costs.

The whacky part is that when it was first introduced, Part D had a gap (the infamous “donut hole”) that left people

paying full retail for drugs after their drug costs (at full retail price—a combination of your out-of-pocket expense and what your plan paid) reached a certain level. Since the Affordable Care Act was created, that original model has changed significantly. The donut hole is closing. In 2013, anyone reaching the donut hole will get a 52 percent discount on brand name drugs and 21 percent on generic medications. The hole will be closed by 2020.

You don’t have to sign up for Part D, but according to non-profit Consumer Health Information Corporation, it sure looks like it’s worth it. Say your drug costs for the year are $6,000 without Part D. With Part D, that would be knocked down to $3,980, a $2,020 savings. And that includes your monthly premium payment, which will average $15-18 a month with a deductible on average of $300.

• Medigap. “Medigap,” also called “Medicare Supplemental Insurance,” covers costs that are left over from Parts A, B, and D. There are about a dozen to choose from.

This, too, is private insurance. Your monthly premium will be between $90 and $300 at the very high end. Is it worth it? It depends on your circumstances. According to Ray Moglin, a regional volunteer Medicare counselor, “Medicare, Parts A and B with Medigap and Part D is considered the gold standard.” An unscientific poll of eight Hilton Head Island and Bluffton physicians who take Medicare concurred with Moglin.

There is help out there

Trying to decide which plans fit your budget, lifestyle and sense of security is tough.

Today, if you use a financial planner, they are usually fully informed about the choices.

Organizations like AARP (aarphealthcare. com) do a very reasonable job of explaining options and making suggestions of what to do. Understand, AARP is, tangentially, in the insurance business. Keep that in mind.

For South Carolina residents, the best website for personal guidance is the South Carolina Lieutenant Governor’s Office on Aging (aging.sc.gov). That’s where Moglin fits in.

Bottom Line

Medicare will be changing with the Affordable Care Act. It already is. Some costs have come down. Some plans have improved significantly (like Medicare Advantage) because of it. You can argue about those changes with your congressman or senator.

Or your barber or hairdresser.

In the meantime, be safe. Sign up. 

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New and Exciting Strategies for Treating Chronic Pain

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hronic pain affecting the low back and joints is one of the most common complaints seen by physicians. As compared to acute problems causing pain (such as a sprained ankle), chronic pain affects many aspects of patients’ lives. Chronic pain can interfere with work, relationships, sleep, sports and exercises. Many patients find little help with prescription medications, physical therapy, steroid injections and other basic treatments.

We are excited to have some new and alternative treatment modalities which may help patients with problematic chronic pain.

• Radio waves and electric signals treating low back pain. Arthritis of the spine is a very common complaint in patients. We can use an x-ray machine to safely inject the joints of the spine. If these injections help, but not long term, a new procedure called radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can treat the pain for a longer period of time. During the RFA procedure, small probes which generate high frequency radio waves are used to burn the nerves which transmit arthritis pain signals. RFA can be used to treat the arthritis pain for on average 6-18 months and can be repeated if needed. Another new treatment

option for patients with chronic back related pain is a device called a spinal cord stimulator. This is like a pacemaker, which sends an electric signal to the spinal cord and interferes with pain signals traveling to the brain. The great aspect of this procedure is that we perform a trial or “test run” as an office-based procedure. Patients live with the small wire inserted in the epidural space for four to five days and truly are able to experience what the implanted device would feel like treating their pain. If the trial is a success, the stimulator can be placed as a same-day surgery with minimal down time. Spinal cord stimulators work particularly well for chronic nerve related pain.

• Ultrasound guided injections.

Ultrasound is not a new procedure in medicine, but the technology has evolved, and there are many new uses for ultrasound, including orthopaedic medicine. In the past we would inject joints, tendons, and bursa based on our anatomy knowledge. Newer ultrasound machines allow us to see these structures in real time. We can see fluid in a knee or tears in a rotator cuff, for example.

Under the guidance of ultrasound, we can actually see the needle being inserted into a structure we are targeting. Sensitive structures such as arteries

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Many patients find little help with prescription medications, physical therapy, steroid injections and other basic treatments. We are excited to have some new and alternative treatment modalities which may help patients with problematic chronic pain.

Newer ultrasound machines allow us to see these structures in real time. We can see fluid in a knee or tears in a rotator cuff.

can be seen and avoided during procedures. We can even target nerves to help with problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

The use of ultrasound in my practice allows me to be more accurate, safer and more effective with procedures. On top of this, the procedures are less painful for patients, because we see where we are placing needles and see sensitive structures we want to avoid.

• Orthobiologic injections. We are now offering two new treatment options for patients with chronic conditions such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and rotator cuff tendon problems. Prolotherapy is a technique by which we inject dextrose (sugar solution) into these painful areas. The dextrose is a mild irritant to the area, which induces micro-inflammation and thus encourages new blood flow and healing. The prolotherapy injection is not particularly painful, and there is minimal downtime after the procedure. The second treatment option is called Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment. During this procedure, we draw some blood from a vein. The blood is placed in a centrifuge and spun down. The platelets are then removed. Platelets are your blood cells which have a lot of healing properties. This high concentrate platelet solution is then injected where the problem is in an effort to induce some healing. Prolotherapy and PRP are very safe and have little downside to try when treating chronic pain. Some research has even shown PRP may be helpful with milder arthritis conditions.

These are just a few examples of what is new in the field of pain medicine and sports medicine. It is great to have more than a steroid shot to offer patients with chronic pain. The above modalities are often used in combination with physical therapy, nutrition and fitness to optimize the patient’s health and healing capacity. The best strategy to avoid chronic pain is to seek out medical attention early on if you are having pain in the spine or a joint. The longer patients have pain, the more challenging it can be to treat.  For more information, call Lowcountry Spine & Sport at (843) 208-2420 or visit online at spineandsportmd.com.

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Weighing in on Alcohol

Is your favorite cocktail making you fat?

Article By Linda S. Hopkins

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ilton Head Island is a small community, so let’s get this straight right up front. If you see me out after 5 p.m., you can bet I’ll be sipping a glass of chardonnay. So this is not one of those fire and brimstone sermons about why you should stop drinking. However, it may be a wakeup call if you are struggling with your weight.

While health authorities frequently tout the benefits of a single drink per night—benefits such as lower risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes—how alcohol affects your shape (and your health) depends on a host of factors such as genetics, your diet, your gender, and your habits. So if you’re having one drink per night and you like what you see in the mirror, feel free to turn the page. If, on the other hand, you are having a few drinks a night and developing a paunch or muffin top, stay tuned.

Calories count

No matter what your opinion about the health effects of alcohol, it’s easy to agree that it is not a diet food; and because alcohol has no nutritional value, the calories consumed are frequently referred to as “empty” calories. Having a drink now and then won’t derail your efforts, but consuming alcohol on a regular basis can certainly make weight loss more challenging. That’s because the average serving of one ounce of 80-proof alcohol contains about 90 calories—before mixers.

In addition to the calories in the drink, studies show that people tend to eat about 20 percent more when they drink with a meal, possibly because alcohol interferes with satiety or simply makes judgment fuzzy and temptations harder to resist. Many foods that accompany drinking (peanuts, pretzels, chips) are salty, which can make you thirsty,

encouraging you to drink even more.

But there’s more to the story than calories, because alcohol is metabolized differently than food. When you drink alcohol, it’s broken down into acetate, which the body will burn before any other calorie you’ve consumed or stored, including fat or sugar. When the body is processing alcohol, it is not able to properly break down other foods. Therefore, these calories are converted into body fat and stored, which is the opposite of what you want to happen when attempting to slim down.

Finding a balance

When the topic of alcohol use comes up in a coaching situation, clients who don’t have an addiction problem or medical issue that precludes their ability to drink safely are encouraged to seek a balance of health and happiness. And for many people, a cocktail or glass of wine weighs in on the happiness side. (There is a reason why they call it “happy hour.”)

So let’s take a look at how alcohol might fit into a healthy eating plan, starting with the math. Losing one pound requires creating a 3,500 calorie deficit—that is 3,500 calories less than your body requires to maintain your current weight. (Your internal calculator is counting whether you are or not.)

While many people who spend hours at the gym may turn down dessert or ban bread from their diets, they will consume a cocktail without giving it a second thought. But they do so at considerable peril to their waistlines.

For example, a piña colada has as many calories as a Big Mac.

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So what’s the answer? Budgeting in the calories for one drink allows you to partake without overloading. If turning teetotaler is not your idea of fun, then embrace the “M” word—moderation.

One way to cut back on your alcohol intake may be to change the shape or size of your glass. A study of 198 college students and 86 experienced bartenders demonstrated that both groups tended to pour more into a short, wide glass than a tall, thin glass. So, when making a cocktail, reach for tall and thin. If you’re a wine drinker, opt for a smaller glass or less generous pour.

With a little planning, you can enjoy your favorite alcoholic drink and avoid sabotaging your diet. Here are a few more strategies: •

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Drink water or another nocalorie drink between alcoholic beverages.

Cut calories where you can—a wine spritzer instead of wine; light beer instead of regular.

Save alcohol for special occasions.

Budget the calories into your diet and limit your alcohol servings.

Eat a proper meal before drinking.

This will slow the rate at which the alcohol absorbs into your bloodstream and keep you in control of your food and alcohol intake.

Do your homework before dining out: If you know the calorie count of that chocolate martini, you might think twice and choose a lower-calorie drink. 

Linda S. Hopkins is a professional life coach, specializing in women’s weight loss, body image and self-esteem. For a complimentary consultation or more information, call (843) 686-5958 or visit lifescapescoaching.com.

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The Difference between School Speech Therapy and Private Speech Therapy Article By Jessi Dolnik

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t least once a week I am asked by concerned parents, “What is the difference between school speech therapy and private speech therapy?”

When you suspect that your child is having a speech or language delay, getting started with therapy can be overwhelming and confusing. Of course, you want to do what is absolutely best for your child. I have had the opportunity to work in a school setting and now practice in a private clinic. This article will outline the differences between these two wonderful resources in our community.

School speech language pathologists and private speech language pathologists who have a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) as part of their credentials attend the same master’s programs. Their graduate training is identical. Just like with teachers, years of experience, specialization and rapport with your child are all key aspects of getting the most from speech therapy. A child who is excited to go to therapy and motivated to achieve goals will always advance faster.

Be mindful of the motivational style your therapist possesses. Also be attentive of the environment that your child will be in: in the back of a classroom, in a cozy therapy room, in a fun therapy gym?

In order to receive speech/language therapy in a public school a child must qualify for services. In order to qualify, a student must meet state criteria on standardized speech and/or language testing. In South Carolina, a child must score 1.5 standard deviations below the mean. This means there must be a rather substantial delay. Additionally, the speech-language pathologist (SLP) must document that the child’s speech/language impairment is adversely impacting his or her learning in school. As a result, many children with speech/language disorders do not qualify for school services. I’ve seen numerous children “fall through the cracks.”

Many times a child will qualify sometime in

the future when the disorder is even more pronounced in a more advanced curriculum.

In order to receive speech/language therapy in a private clinic, a child does not have to demonstrate such a large delay. Private speech therapists use not only standardized tests, but clinical observation and parent report to determine if the child would benefit from therapy or not.

School speech therapy is free.

Private speech therapy, according to your health insurance, may be of no cost to you or may be subject to a co-pay or deducible. Speech therapy is usually covered by health insurance.

If a child does qualify for schoolbased services, he or she will most likely receive therapy in a group with other children for between 15 to 60 minutes per week. Private speech therapy is typically one-on-one, giving the child the undivided attention of the SLP and the opportunity for far more practice of target skill(s), for 30-60 minutes per week. It is a more intensive treatment model. In a school setting, the evaluation, by law, can take up to 90 days (a third of the school year) and discontinues over the summer. In a private setting, an evaluation is typically scheduled within two weeks; therapy typically begins the week following the evaluation and continues throughout the year until the child reaches set goals and is discharged.

(We see many children for therapy over the summer months while they are “off.”)

School speech-language pathologists are excellent therapists and provide high quality treatment, but they are required to function within the confines of school regulations. The ultimate goal of school speech therapy is to help the child benefit

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from his or her education. The goal of private speech/language therapy is to help the child master communication goals as quickly as possible.

A school speech therapist can send homework sheets with the student for parents to work with a child at home and communicate weekly with the teacher. A school therapist is also required to meet with a student’s parents at least once a year at the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meeting. Private speech therapists can invite the parents to participate and/or observe every session. A private speech therapist has the goal of helping parents understand their child’s communication needs and providing parents with the strategies and activities they need to facilitate the acquisition and carry-over of their child’s communication goals across all environments.

A child may receive multiple therapies at school, that is, speech, occupational and physical therapy. Often times, it is difficult for the multiple disciplines to communicate in a school setting. Often, one therapist services many different schools and is pulled in many different directions. In a private multidiscipline clinic, the therapists have the opportunity to collaborate care for the child at every weekly session. This allows for a “whole child” approach to therapy.

One final difference is privacy and confidentiality.

Although school practitioners adhere to the highest level of confidentiality, it is still necessary for a child to be placed on an IEP and pulled from class to attend therapy in a group setting. These factors make it impossible for others to not be aware of a child’s therapy process. Private therapy does not require that any paperwork be placed in a child’s school records. 

Jessi Dolnik, MA, CCC-SLP is a pediatric speech language pathologist. If you have concerns about your child’s development, call Lowcountry Therapy Center at (843) 8156999 or visit www.lowcountrytherapycenter.com.

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f you met Paul Hayward Taylor, you would probably describe him as jovial, witty and personable. His handshake is confident, his smile is warm, and his southern accent is charming. Today he is wearing khaki pants and a soft yellow sweater and is excited about meeting up with some friends to play a round of golf.

But this is the new Taylor. Last year you might have described him as aloof. He would have described himself as withdrawn.

“I started losing my hearing in the ’80s,” Taylor said. “Gradually, I began shutting myself off. I became antisocial because I didn’t know what the heck people were saying. I felt deaf and dumb.”

Yet, with the help of Dr. Michael Szynski of Hilton Head Hearing, Taylor is grinning from ear to ear—enjoying his friends, family and life with well-fitted, premium Widex hearing aids.

“There are several levels of hearing loss,” explained Dr. Mike, the endearing nickname Szynski’s patients have given him. “There’s mild, moderate, severe and profound. Mr. Taylor is severe in his left ear and profound in his right.”

For someone with profound hearing loss, unaided he or she must depend

on visual cues such as lip reading, sign language or mannerisms to communicate.

Severe hearing loss sufferers may only detect or comprehend speech if the speaker is talking loudly or at close range.

As you can imagine, this can be very frustrating. According to Dr. Mike, hearing loss can lead to a downward health spiral.

“Many hearing impaired people turn inward,” he said. “And then other health problems creep up, like depression and other serious issues.”

Dr. Mike feels a moral, personal and professional obligation to stop this trend.

“Every day I try to walk a little better,” Dr. Mike said. This means honoring his strong commitment to God and his patients.

“I feel blessed to be able to bring patients back into the world of hearing,” Dr. Mike said.

Like old friends, Taylor and Dr. Mike laugh about how they first met.

“His name just kept popping up,” Taylor joked. “So finally, I went to one of his seminars, and from what I could understand, it was a good presentation.

But, in the back of my mind, I didn’t think it was going to help. I accepted the fact I wasn’t going to hear,” Taylor said.

“So, then he shows up in my office

with a friend who is acting as his ears,” Dr. Mike said. “I realize that he has paid a lot of money trying so many different products and with no success. I believe in what we do here, but I was really worried about letting him down. I didn’t want to see him experience anymore failure.”

Taylor admits there was something about Dr. Mike that he believed in, and so he decided to test out that intuition. “I wanted to go on a road trip to Alabama with four friends,” Taylor said. “So, I asked him to fit me for a pair of aids before I left.”

Dr. Mike met Taylor in his Hilton Head Hearing office on Main Street at 7 a.m. He fitted Taylor’s new aids and wished his friend/patient a great vacation. One of the many complaints of hearing aid wearers is that they catch more background noise than foreground noise. With four men in the car, Taylor was able to hear from all directions. He had a blast.

“I was so happy his aids worked,” Dr. Mike said.

When Taylor returned, Dr. Mike went to Taylor’s house and helped him install a Bluetooth device on his TV so that he could sync it to his aid. Whereas before the television might have been extremely loud and disruptive for Taylor’s wife, now it can

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Hearing aids are subject to technological advances just like cars or computers, and each aid lasts about five to six years. Dr. Mike works diligently to stay abreast of developments and is very selective about the aids he recommends.

be on mute and Taylor can manipulate the sound into his ears with a remote.

Equally helpful, he “Bluetoothed” Taylor’s cell phone so that he can hear “better than the rest of us with normal phones,” Dr. Mike said.

In today’s medical world, where patients often feel disconnected from their doctors, Taylor says Dr. Mike is a unique healthcare provider. “I believe he sincerely wants to help you. After all, he really helped me. Come to think of it, he will probably have to keep helping me,” Taylor laughed.

Dr. Mike nods and then elaborates.

He explains that hearing aids are subject to technological advances just like cars or computers, and each aid lasts about five to six years. This

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is why Dr. Mike works diligently to stay abreast of developments and is very selective about the aids he recommends.

“So many people see hearing aid ads in the paper with beautiful marketing words and they end up wasting money.” said Dr. Mike, who started his business almost a decade ago. “That is why I decided to work with a company that is one of the leaders in industry research.

They have outstanding devices. I have less than a one percent return rate.”

According to Dr. Mike, hearing

aids are only a small portion of his business. Hilton Head Hearing tests, diagnoses, cleans and treats newborn to adult patients. “I always tell people, ‘What an optometrist does for eyes, we do for ears.’”

Taylor will tell you what Dr. Mike does is invest in his patients. “He serves as an ear for people personally, as well as medically,” Taylor said.

“I think one of the most important things we can do in this world is communicate,” Dr. Mike said. “I’m glad I can facilitate that.” 

Hilton Head Hearing Services is located at 23 Main Street, Ste 101-A, Hilton Head and 55B Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. For more information, call (843) 6816070 or e-mail hhhearing@hotmail.com.

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Hospital’s Hip New Joint Article By Michael Paskevich

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Joint replacement patients of the past were admitted to rooms spread throughout the hospital, while the new wing features eight adjacent rooms and a staff that’s better trained and equipped to address their special needs.

otal joint replacement surgery remains a last-ditch orthopedic option.

However, folks left with no other option now have their own exclusive place for post-operative care and therapy at Hilton Head Hospital.

After determining a growing need for more effective in-patient care, hospital higher-ups and orthopedic specialists are celebrating a new wing that’s dedicated to patients receiving mainly knee and hip replacements. The first patient, a local man getting a new knee in mid-March, found himself recuperating in a high-tech private room custom-designed for rapid recovery and quick discharge.

Joint replacement patients of the past were admitted to rooms spread throughout the hospital, while the new wing features eight adjacent rooms and a staff that’s trained and equipped to address their special

orthopedic needs. “Everyone in the unit— nurses, therapists and patient assistants—will have shared roles and an understanding of the total care of the joint replacement patient,” said Dr. Kirk Johnson, recruited specifically to help launch the integrated facility.

“Anyone who comes in contact with that lady with the hip replacement will know how to get that patient safely out of bed or into the toilet or hallway,” Johnson said. “That’s the way an integrated unit should be, and the goal is to get that patient recovered quickly, accurately and on the way home.”

The project, under discussion for years, began to come together in 2012 with the addition of Johnson, an orthopedic specialist with 30 years of experience at the renowned University of Massachusetts teaching hospital.

He was joined in the effort by Dr. Douglas Scott, Dr. Robert Gavin Dr. Nicolas Michelic and Dr. Joe Tobin.

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Mark O’Neil, the hospital’s CEO for three-plus years, said patients will benefit by having a better step-by-step outline of what’s to come once they make the decision to have joint replacement surgery. And the new unit signals continued growth for the hospital, which, in the past couple years, has opened new dedicated spine and breast cancer centers.

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“We’ve got a great team here, and the new orthopedic unit is yet another step in our vision to make this a world-class hospital for a world-class destination,” said O’Neil.

About $130,000 was needed to widen doorways in hospital rooms and install special equipment to assist recovery and rehabilitation, said Kelly Presnell, the hospital’s marketing director. She estimates that about 400 joint replacement and other orthopedic patients will go through the new facility over the next year, with most having stays of just a couple of days.

And anything that gets a patient home quickly is a plus all the way around, Johnson noted. “It’s not because you just want to fill that bed with another patient,” he said, “but because hospitals are generally not a very healthy place to be; you don’t want to stay there any longer than you have to.”

That said, Johnson added that new protocols mandate anti-infection “space suits” for everyone in operating rooms, and he’s impressed with recent work by hospital teams charged with creating a healthy environment. “It’s all about taking the latest in technology and investing it in patient safety,” he said.

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the new orthopedic unit seems like the right addition for Hilton Head, where there are plenty of seasoned citizens and the median age hovers around 55-years-old.

Yet there’s also an “old-school” element to the unit that Dr. Johnson said wouldn’t be possible because of “medical politics” in his native New England. “Here, I’ll be able to see my patients and be directly responsible for their care instead of turning them over to nurse practitioners and physician assistants,” he said. Staff nurses have consulted on coordinating care in the new wing which will be used by a trio of existing local orthopedic practitioners.

And the new orthopedic unit seems like the right addition for Hilton Head, where there are plenty of seasoned citizens and the median age hovers around 55-years-old. Recent studies were showing that nearly two-thirds of residents were getting joint replacement surgeries at off-island hospitals, usually in Savannah and Beaufort.

“What we have here today is state-of-the-art,” said Johnson, who envisions an orthopedics teaching program down the road. “It’s important to be specializing to serve the needs of the community. Now they have a better option, and we think they really do want to stay close to home.” 

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Vision Correction with Lasik: How to know if it’s right for you Article By Kenneth D. Farr, M.D

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ASIK has become an important option for people to correct their vision, enhance their quality of life, and reduce or eliminate a lifetime of dependence on glasses and contacts.

LASIK has become one of the most popular surgeries, and allows people from all walks of life to turn their dreams of clear vision into reality in a matter of minutes.

It is estimated that more than 600,000 LASIK surgeries are performed each year in the U.S. alone for the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

LASIK (which stands for LaserAssisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a procedure that uses a special laser to permanently change the shape of the cornea, which is the clear covering of the front of the eye. In LASIK surgery, precise and controlled removal of corneal tissue by this special laser reshapes the cornea, changing its focusing power and correcting specific vision problems.

New advances in technology have made LASIK even safer and able to provide a wide range of vision corrections. At Palmetto Eye Specialists, we’re pleased to now offer the exciting option of “All Laser LASIK”—also known as “Bladeless LASIK.” This innovative new technology uses a femtosecond laser to create a more precise corneal flap. All-laser LASIK offers

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greater precision and control and is a newer method to create a corneal flap than the traditional method.

The surgery, which is performed as an office procedure and takes about five to seven minutes per eye or approximately 15 minutes for both eyes, is truly a lifechanging procedure for many. Following an initial healing period of two to three months, the effect of the treatment is lifelong, freeing people from glasses and contacts, and providing crisper, sharper vision.

How can you decide if LASIK Eye Surgery is right for you? A large percentage of nearsighted, farsighted and astigmatic patients are potential candidates for LASIK. Patients should be 18 years of age or older, have healthy eyes that are free from retinal problems, corneal scars and any eye disease. In addition, the best candidates for LASIK are people with a lifestyle or occupation in which they are dissatisfied with their contact lenses or glasses.

For so many people, LASIK offers a long-term, and cost-effective, solution to correcting vision problems. In fact, as compared with eyeglasses and contact lenses, LASIK can pay for itself in a few years. Many employers have implemented healthcare options that make elective surgeries such as LASIK an affordable option, with plans (such as flex plans, cafeteria plans or health

savings accounts) designating a limited amount of pre-tax dollars to pay for an employee’s predetermined elective surgery. In addition, our office also offers an affordable monthly payment plan in order to help fit LASIK into your budget, ensuring that LASIK can be an option for everyone.

If you are considering LASIK Eye Surgery, make sure that you consult with an experienced LASIK surgeon; the skill of your LASIK surgeon is crucial to a successful outcome. When performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon, LASIK is one of the safest surgical procedures available and has the potential to truly change lives. An initial consultation with any of our ophthalmologists is your first step in determining if this procedure is right for you and your first step in making better vision, without glasses or contacts, a true reality throughout your lifetime. 

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Dr. Kenneth Farr is the Medical Director of Palmetto Eye Specialists, with offices in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort and Ridgeland. For more information, visit palmettoeye.com or call (843) 842-2020.

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A Weight Loss Journey Article By Jim Hines

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t is no secret to any of us that making a commitment to changing eating habits and activity levels are the keys to longterm success with weight management. Also, many of us have read the articles that talk about “changing your relationship with food.”

That all sounds great, but what does it really mean and how do you accomplish it?

Let’s hear from someone who has experienced the journey of both losing weight, as well as making the changes that transformed her life:

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I was thrilled with my weight loss results (over 40 pounds in 10 weeks, including the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays), but as important was what I learned while losing the weight.

I learned how to enjoy life without everything revolving around food.

Hi, my name is Michelle and I live on Hilton Head Island. I am 42 years old; I am blessed with an amazing family that includes my wonderful husband and two young children. Like many others, the combination of family and work left me with less time for myself. After a number of years of “leaving myself behind,” I reached the point that I was no longer happy with the health aspect of my weight.

I had tried weight-loss programs before and had some success, but I realized that if I was ever going to keep my weight off, I needed to find a program that would both help me lose weight and help me change my long-term eating habits. After research and conversations with other people, I chose

a plan that others had found successful for many reasons, but, most importantly to me it promoted healthy foods and education about how to make intelligent food choices for life.

I was thrilled with my weight loss results (over 40 pounds in 10 weeks, including the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays), but as important was what I learned while losing the weight. I learned how to enjoy life without everything revolving around food. Our family spent more time together, outside and active.

We ice skated, we went shopping and we did not just sit around the house. Was it always easy? No, it was not always easy, but they were choices that I wanted to make.

The emphasis the program placed on eating the right foods benefited my entire family. My decisions about food choices provided them with the right examples about how they should eat.

Also, while on this program, I experienced the re-training of my thought process about whether I was actually hungry, or whether I just wanted to eat what I saw. It was hard at first to learn the difference between craving and hunger. I learned that when I looked at food that I wanted to ask myself, “If I ate an apple right now, would I be satisfied?” If the answer was yes, then I knew I was hungry and I would go eat an apple. If the answer was no, then I knew it was craving, so then I would

ask myself if putting that food (like cheesecake/pizza/ cheeseburgers) into my body was worth taking away from the success I had experienced. It took only a few weeks for that answer to come immediately. No it was not!

A critical part of the success that I experienced on the program I chose was that it included supporting me after I lost my weight. It was not a situation where when I reached my weight loss goal I was now on my own. They were there to help me learn how to make better decisions. I learned things like how to plan so that I could enjoy good food as part of a healthy lifestyle. For example, if there was an event coming up that I wanted to attend and reward myself with some indulgence that it was okay, but to plan for it by eating healthy and making the effort to increase my activity level in the time surrounding the event.

You must be committed to making a change in your life for any program to work. The concept of weight loss you need to understand is “that the secret to weight loss is that there is no secret”. You need to put less in and take more out. It is not necessarily easy to do that, but if you are committed to making a change in your life you can do it.

Find a program that promotes healthy eating—lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables, while getting rid of the sugars, bad carbs and high fat proteins. With the right support, you can both lose weight and change your life like I have! 

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Jim Hines is the owner of Equilibrium Weight Loss and Longevity in Bluffton, S.C. Find Equilibrium Weight Loss at 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 501, Bluffton, SC or contact them at 843.588.5576 or www.hhihcg.com.

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ichard DeSalle of Bluffton and Keith Weinman of Hilton Head Island recently opened Visiting Angels, a local agency serving Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort, S.C. areas. DeSalle and Weinman, along with their team of certified nursing assistants provide in-home care, respite care, senior personal care, elder care and companion care so that elderly adults can continue to live independently in their own homes.

With backgrounds in sales, restaurant management and customer service, DeSalle and Weinman decided to start new richard Desalle careers centered on helping others after sharing similar personal experiences with their parents and grandparents. DeSalle’s grandmother was diagnosed with dementia in 2006, and he witnessed firsthand how home care became a vital resource, not only for his grandmother, but also for his entire family. DeSalle’s mother had struggled for years, maintaining a full-time job while serving as primary caregiver for her ailing mother and aging father. It was only after she began working with a living assistance agency that she began to find the care and respite that she and her parents desperately needed.

The impact was so profound that DeSalle felt a calling to a new line of work. He knew that he was meant to help families in need of care for their aging loved ones in the comfort of their home. His motto is, “We are all in this world together and need to help one another.”

For Weinman, in-home care was always a way of life, as his mother was the Keith weinman primary caregiver for his grandparents.

When Weinman’s mother fell ill in 2011, alongside his family, it was his turn to help out. “While we are fortunate to have family in the area to give support, it hit home that there are so many others living in our community without family nearby to help,” he said.

Partnering with Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, a national, private duty network of home care agencies and the nation’s leader in providing non-medical senior care, DeSalle and Weinman are excited to bring their expertise and care to the Lowcountry. 

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ast month, Behind the Gates took its first steps into Jasper County. In this issue, Callawassie Island brings us back to Beaufort County, but takes us for only our second foray off the 278 mainland corridor since leaving Hilton Head Island. The folks up there like to call Callawassie Island “An Island Apart,” and it’s appropriate. Although it’s not a long drive at all, you do get a sense of separation from the decidedly more fast-paced environment further south on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Your feeling of departure to another place is enhanced as you cross a scenic causeway through Chechessee Creek to the “Island Apart’s” tranquil setting.

“Everything is very natural,” said Callawassie Island’s brand director Dawn Allen. “There are no curbs, no sidewalks, no power lines.

They try and really keep in harmony with nature.” So much so that in 2006, Callawassie Island became the first South Carolina community to receive a “Community Wildlife Habitat” designation by the National Wildlife Federation. “And they’ve been re-certified every year since.

The community takes a lot of pride in that, and I think that’s a unique aspect of Callawassie.

I surveyed the owners and asked them why they chose Callawassie as their home, and let me just tell you,

the natural beauty was number one—almost everybody said that. But then they said it just felt unpretentious to them, and that’s what they liked about it. They felt welcome from day one. They’re looking for that camaraderie.

While the members love their quiet seclusion and their bond with the natural environment—Callawassie abounds with tidal marshes, moss draped live oaks and other indigenous vegetation, and wildlife familiar to the Lowcountry—they’re not isolated or reclusive by any means.

Yes, the island feels secluded and remote, but Beaufort, Hilton Head/ Bluffton, I-95 and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport are all 35-40 minutes away or less. So all of the attractions, entertainment, educational establishments, beaches, shopping and services that those areas offer are easily accessible.

“They joke and they say they’re either lefties or righties,” Allen said.

“When you leave you go right to go toward Beaufort or left to go to Hilton Head, Bluffton or Savannah. You’re kind of in between. You’re a little remote, but once people come out here, they realize that it’s really not that far. So that’s one thing I think we have going for us.

“We don’t really consider all the golf club communities along the 278 corridor our competition. If you want

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to be where there’s very close proximity to the shopping and everything and you want to be where there’s hustle and bustle, then that’s the place for you. If you want to be in a little more laid back environment, where you might have to travel a little more to get there, that’s the person who wants to be here.”

The members are a very active bunch. Callawassie Island is home to a 27-hole Tom Fazio designed championship golf course, which underwent a $4 million renovation in 2008.

Although it is fair to say that golf is Callawassie’s signature amenity, it is far from the only one. Allen estimates that there are probably 30 different clubs to keep folks busy.

“We have a Bridge club, there’s a new cigar club, there’s a new vintner’s club, book clubs, Bible studies, you name it.

Almost every night there’s something going on somewhere.

She went on to list six Har Tru tennis courts with a tennis pro on-site, a tennis pro shop, fitness center, two pools and four community docks. “People crab, fish, boating is pretty popular and we have the third largest paddlers club in the state,” she added.

“We live on a marsh, and we love to watch the tides come in and out. It’s partly that feeling (the simple pleasures), but it’s also that we love being close to everything, yet it’s totally private when we come home.” - Janet Gould

The latter comes as no surprise since Callawassie Island is…well…an island, touched on all sides by the Colleton River, Okatie River or Chechessee Creek. “Waterfront is not in shortage here!” Allen said.

Janet Gould and her husband Bob made the move from New Jersey to Callawassie Island in 2005 after visiting communities from Charleston to Hilton Head Island. While they found many of those places attractive, there was “something about the people,” according to Gould, that sealed the deal. A very active couple, Callawassie just seemed to best meet their needs with its amenities and location. Both are tennis players and avid golfers. “We have the best greens you can possibly imagine,” Gould said.

But they also like to get out and about (“We’re members of the Beaufort Shag Club!”) and like to be active in their community. So Callawassie’s proximity to Beaufort is ideal.

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and out. It’s partly that feeling (the simple pleasures), but it’s also that we love being close to everything, yet it’s totally private when we come home.”

Callawassie Island is not an age restricted retirement community. Allen described the membership as “mature,” with the average age being about 60.

“Most of our new members coming in are in their 40s and 50s, so a lot of them still work, at least remotely,” she said. “This is their home office, and with 30 minutes to Savannah’s airport they’re off to where they need to be.” A majority of residents are full-time, about 70 percent, so that gives Callawassie Island that homey, neighborhood personality that you don’t get in resort-style communities with a high percentage of rental properties and second homes. “It’s a pretty tight-knit community. The people are here most of the time,” Allen said.

Callawassie Island is 100 percent member owned, so membership is required with property ownership, and a property’s membership is transferred with a change in ownership. Most are Full Island Memberships (also known as Golf Memberships), but about 20 percent of Callawassie Island properties have Social Memberships, which limits a member’s access to golf, but allows use of all other amenities. In 2012, Callawassie Island members voted to lower the equity initiation fee to $15,000 to bring it more in line with similar clubs.

In all, there are 717 home sites on Callawassie Island, 504 with homes built.

Currently there are roughly 60 homes and 60 un-built lots on the market. “Singlestory, single family is predominant, but we also have cottages and villas,” Allen said. The architecture is mainly traditional Lowcountry styles, reflecting the community’s laid-back, unpretentious mood. Homes express an understated april 2013

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appeal in contrast to the more grandiose styles that you might find in places such as Colleton River Plantation or Berkeley Hall. Typically, they range in size from about 2,000 to 4,000 square feet and in price from about $200,000 to the mid$900,000s for waterfront homes. Lot sizes vary, but the majority of them are from a half-acre to an acre.

There are a small number of twostory duplexes (villas) and cottages on Callawassie Island. These may be purchased as investment properties and made available for short- or long-term rental. All rentals are subject to POA approval.

With frontage on three different bodies of water, Callawassie Island naturally provides plenty of opportunities to have a deep-water access or marshfront home site. It’s a great place for boat owners. There is no marina, but boatowning members can rent slips, longor short-term at Callawassie Island’s community dock. However, most owners who have deep-water access have docks right at their homes.

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Joe Tetarski and his wife Rosemary, also from New Jersey, landed permanently on Callawassie Island in 2007, and they looked everywhere before settling. “We looked all over North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina,” he said. But it was Callawassie Island that won them over as well. “Rosemary calls it our little piece of paradise,” Joe said. To them, that means a place where golfers can always get a game, where tennis players have top-

flight facilities, and where—as Joe put it—“Everybody takes nature to heart. My mother used to say, ‘elegance through simplicity,’ and I think that describes Callawassie Island.”  Callawassie Island Club is located at 176 Callawassie Island Drive, Okatie, SC 29909.

For general information, call (843) 987-2231; for real estate information, call (843) 9872125. Visit online at callawassieisland.com.

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