CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - September 2010

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MEET THE DOCTORS SPECIAL C2 MEDICAL SECTION BRING ON THE FALL FESTIVALS FEATURING SEAFOOD JAZZ & BREW AND PALMETTO BLUFF’S MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH

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2011 BACHElOR OF THE YEAR It’s time to nominate an eligible gentleman to be C2’s 2011 bachelor of the year. hurry! nominations close September 15th!

C2 ON THE ARTS: DAN MCCAW his painting is on our cover! meet him September 17th at morris & Whiteside gallery.

BREAST CANCER: YOu ARE AT RISK, BuT ARE YOu AT HIGH RISK? breast cancer will affect one in eight women in the United States. however, some women have a higher risk.

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GET HITCHED ON HIlTON HEAD! the deserving couple selects a maritime theme for their fall wedding and reception, as they return to cherished summer memories along the shores of the Calibogue Sound.

MuSIC TO YOuR MOuTH: BEHIND THE SCENES an amusing look at what happens behind the scenes to make sure palmetto bluff’s music to your mouth Festival goes on without a hitch (sort of).

FEVER PHOBIA: SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION. there are many misconceptions regarding fever, causing fear and anxiety as well as unnecessary concern.

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p102 WHY WE WORK OuT you’re thinking about exercising. It’s a lifealtering decision, one with an impact that lasts your entire life—if you follow through. It is a decision that affects you, your family, and even those around you at work—if you follow through.

p123 MARKET STREET CAFÉ Joni & Carolyn’s 25 Secrets to market Street’s 25 years of Success

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A uNIQuE APPROACH TO WEllNESS pharmacists who focus on restoring health at any age.

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MEET THE DOCTORS profiles of our local medical professionals— from dermatology to dentistry.

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Q&A WITH MARK O’NEIl, THE NEW CEO OF HIlTON HEAD REGIONAl HEAlTHCARE mark talks about the typical day on the job and comments on the new healthcare reform bill.

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WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF WEllNESS? Interestingly, there is no universally-accepted definition of wellness. there is, however, a set of common characteristics seen in most thoughtful attempts at a definition.

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MIDWAY BluE on a road somewhere between Florence and myrtle beach sits an old, rundown motel. a diner-esque sign flashes its name—“midway”—in blue. that sign defines the character of the country cool quintet, midway blue.

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MEET THE DOCTORS SPECIAL C2 MEDICAL SECTION BRING ON THE FALL FESTIVALS FEATURING SEAFOOD JAZZ & BREW AND PALMETTO BLUFF’S MUSIC TO YOUR MOUTH

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DR. BONNIE ROTHWEll open wide and say arrrrrrrrt…

CElEBRATE SEPTEMBER a few items you might want to put on your calendar this month.

FOuNDATION REAlTY according to the national association of realtors, 87 percent of buyers now use the Internet to search for real estate. rich neste and his team have used search engine optimization (Seo) to stake a claim to an Internet beachhead for just about every conceivable hilton head real estate keyword.

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RIPTIDE lIQuORS this is not your father’s liquor store. or your grandfather’s, for that matter.

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FACES DAYSPA your destination for relaxation

p64 POSH our model goes retro glam for fall in fashion from Shelter Cove’s posh boutique.

p68 THE ClINIC It was Joey Deabate’s 32 hours a week in the hilton head regional medical Center’s er where he first saw the need for his clinic.

p106 THE HICKEY WEllNESS CENTER hilton head’s own “house, m.D.” offers comprehensive care & cutting edge solutions.

p14 EDITOR’S NOTE. things I’ve Learned—part III

p16 lETTERS TO THE EDITOR ghost writers, honey and a very complimentary note from rosemary.

p18 A SERIES OF FORTuNATE EVENTS It’s back...your 15 minutes of fame.

p31 C2 AFTER DARK Who’s playing where and when, along with trivia nights, and other reasons to stay up past 10 p.m.!

p32 GOlF 101 make the most of your practice time.

p106 WHAT YOu NEED TO KNOW ABOuT... annuities

p130 DISCOuNT CARD AND DISCOuNTS! Why in the world would you not show your Ch2 card to get these fabulous discounts? If your issue doesn’t have one, e-mail us your mailing address and we’ll send you one! Card requests to m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com.

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p20 CHARITY CORNER this month’s spotlight is on pennies for the gulf.

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CELEBRATE BLUFFTON & BEYOND

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HE SAYS, SHE SAYS this month’s topic: Legalize marijuana?

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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: maggIe WaSho Art Director: KeLLy StroUD Art & Production CatherIne DaVIeS Director of Sales: morgan hoDSDon Advertising Sales: aShton KeLLey Stan WaDe ChUCK boUFForD betSy Warner

Contributing Writers: paUL DeVere Don FoXe DaVID gIgnILLIat CoUrtney hampSon VIrgInIa herrmann LInDa S. hopKInS KeIth KeLSon pete popoVICh SheILa StephenS bLanChe SULLIVan DaVID tobIaS LeW WeSSeL

Contributing Photographers / Artist: photography by anne John braCKett photography KrISZtIan LonyaI marK StaFF Art Direction: tom StaebLer

P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843.689.2658

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Time For THe THirD aNNUal sepTemBer iNsTallmeNT oF “THiNGs i’Ve learNeD” 1) Sneakers should be replaced somewhere between 350 to 500 miles of wear. If you walk seven miles a day, they should last about two and a half months. If you just wear them to the bar to watch football, they might last forever.

2) Speaking of football, I learned how to play in a Suicide pool last year. and I almost won, too.

3) Little people are far more pleasant at two years than they are at 12 months. the “terrible twos” is an urban myth. or maybe it isn’t. I don’t have any kids of my own, so who am I to say?

4) the odds of getting struck by lightning in your lifetime (if you live to be 80 yrs. old) are 1 in 6,250, according to the national Weather Service: http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/ medical.htm. Sorry bonnie.

5) you can never have too many friends.

If you don’t have any enemies, you aren’t trying hard enough.

6) before you get angry with someone, try to walk a mile in their shoes. Sometimes it’s hard though, because what if you don’t wear the same size shoe?

7) there is just no way to put a value on what people can do to shape your life, and when they are gone, you appreciate them even more. I

miss pierce Lowrey every day.

8) If you are going to do something, do it right. If you can’t put your all into it, don’t bother.

9) pretend everyone you meet has an invisible sign around their neck that says, “make me feel important.” not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life. (I learned this one from mary Kay ash.)

10) Disney World (to me) is still the most magical place on earth. even after 20 plus trips and counting.

11) If people hear the Star Wars theme song when they call you, they are bound to think you are strange. and I’m okay with that.

12) If your contributing art director spent 40 years working for hugh hefner at Playboy, this is what your editor’s note photo will look like.

I hope you learn a few things from this issue— even if it’s just that you only have 15 days left to nominate someone for bachelor of the year.

m. Washo publisher/ editor-in-Chief

m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com

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Dear Maggie, In such a short time your magazine has become the best in the area. you have great in-depth articles, fantastic artwork, beautiful ads, such energy from your staff, congratulations to you all!

Rosemary Kimball

ArTicle by HilAry KrAus

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he warm wishes were written with a touch of tongue-in-cheek humor.

After tracking Jin Jeong’s final round on the Internet of the British Amateur Championship in June, Belfair resident, Dan Coll, fired off an e-mail to the young south Korean golfer. the 20-year-old, who trains in Australia, became the first Asian player to win the 125-year-old competition. the accomplishment secured him a spot in last month’s (July) u.s. British Open at st. Andrews, and an invitation to the 2011 Masters. the excitement of the careerchanging win literally hit home for the Belfair couple. Coll and his wife, sue have a special connection with Jeong since he and his coach stayed at their home during last summer’s Players Amateur at Belfair. the same arrangement had been made for this year’s tournament, the second week in July. “I wrote him about

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Hi Maggie, We just received our august issue of CH2 and loved the players amateur article. the heritage Classic Foundation staff would love to hang the shot of Doc and henry (the tartan plaid announcers) in our office. thanks so much!

Angela

it happened; the glaring eyes were upon us. the eyes followed us all the way out of the restaurant and probably continued until the time we got into the car. Was my daughter’s excitement that horrible? Did it ruin the pizza the two were eating? again I want to clarify, in the two situations the glares were not only directed at me or my parents but at my children.

I’m not saying being around children is easy, I know it can be hard! What I am questioning is the hearts of the residents in the Lowcountry. have we really run out of patience? patience is one of the fundamentals of love, and if we do not show love, then we cannot be following Jesus’ example. aside from religion, we are certainly not being good neighbors or community members. If anyone thinks it is easy being a mother, guess again! my hopes are that you will have someone write an article to remind people to be patient, kind, and supportive to the mothers raising the future of this great country.

Warm regards, A “Mom”

Illustration by Dana Rose, Mine Studios

Ms. Washo, I was wondering if you could tell me where I might find a copy of your January 2010 CH2 magazine? there was a three part series written by Cocaine Cartels Frank Dunne about the Dea and I could only find original copies of part I and III. I would really like to have the series framed and made into a display to be hung here in our office in Savannah.

Greg Cherundolo DEA Resident Agent in Charge Savannah Resident Office

Maggie, I want to share two situations with you and ask that you have someone write a story pertaining to this because it really bothers me as a Christian and mother of two small children. my parents took care of my children this summer. they live in a condo complex and took my children, melanie (22 months) and son Cooper (4 years), to the community pool. It was around 10 a.m. and the kids were excited to have some pool time with grandma and grandpa. there was an elderly couple reading books sitting by the pool when my parents entered and put all of the bags and floats down. Immediately the couple started packing up their belongings and glaring at not only my parents but my children. although my children can push my buttons, it breaks my heart to imagine a hateful glare directed at them. however, I think this situation happens all too often!

I recently took my children to lunch at a local pizzeria where we were one of four other tables occupied. From the moment we walked in I felt like we were being watched from across the restaurant by an elderly couple. When we got up to leave my daughter said with a loud voice “all done”! and then 16

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Article By Frank Dunne, Jr.

The Colombian

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Article by Courtney Hampson • Photography by John Brackett

HOT SAND +

COLD DRINKS + A POSSIBLE SQUIRREL AND A SIDE OF PICKLES

= TIKI HUT

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ow this is a math equation I can get behind. And no, that is not a typo. JoJo Squirrell and the Home Pickles is the “house band” at the Tiki Hut. Founded over a decade ago, they have been entertaining Tiki Hut revelers with their wit and musical muse every weekend since.

The first time I hit the Tiki Hut, I was a visitor to the island, and was quickly introduced to the Squirrel and his accompanying Pickles. The next time I trekked to the Tiki, it was as a resident, with visiting friends (one, coincidentally nicknamed Pickles) to give them a sample of the local flavor.

My most recent foray was this past July 4th. Frankly, I was hesitant. I mean what nut goes onto the island on July 4th where an impending implosion of tourist traffic crowding the bar and spilling into the sand is likely? I was pleasantly surprised by a relaxing evening. Mike Korbar was singing. The sun was setting.

Fireworks were sizzling. Margaritas were flowing.

Locals and visitors alike have been lauding the Tiki Hut for years. In fact, you may recall that a few years back, when there AUGUST 2010

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Morgan, I loved the article on tiki hut. I look forward to continued success with the magazine.

Joanne Nash

DEATH PENALTY {CERTIFIED} “My first death penalty case was back in 1990. My client was the first person in South Carolina to be executed by lethal injection after the demise of the use of electric chair. Oddly enough, I spent the last few hours with him in his cell. They put a TV nearby and let you watch anything you want, and they let you call anywhere in the world. We watched John Wayne war movies and he spoke to his young relatives asking them not to follow his path. We ate popcorn shrimp from Bojangles until his time was up. His name was Michael Elkins.”

—Dudley Bradstreet Ruffalo

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people have been executed by the State of South Carolina since 1912.

Just two of the dead are women. Sadly, the count includes a 14-year-old boy. Two hundred thirty-four of the 282 executions occurred prior to 1960. Fifty-four sit on Death Row in South Carolina today.

A federal moratorium on executions was enacted in 1962, even though state statutes remained in effect. According to the South Carolina Department of Corrections, for a number of years, South Carolina’s death penalty statute was “fairly typical” and “provided for the ultimate penalty for a number of crimes including, but not limited to, murder, rape and kidnapping.” The statute predicated that the death penalty may be imposed in “those situations where the jury made a final finding of guilt without an affirmative recommendation of mercy.”

In 1972, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that most death penalty statutes, including South Carolina’s, were unconstitutional. So, South Carolina changed the statute.

But then in 1976, the Supreme Court ruled that, while the death penalty was not unconstitutional, each case should be considered upon its merit. But the 8th amendment (cruel

and unusual punishment) could not be violated.

By the time this all shook out in 1976, the court reasoned that if the prosecution wanted to pursue the death penalty, a number of things must happen. First, there would be a twophase hearing. Part one would determine guilt or innocence.

And in the case of a guilty verdict, a second phase specific to sentencing would commence. The sentencing phase allows for mitigating circumstances to be entered into record. Next, the death penalty can be sought in murder cases, but only if the murder was accompanied by one or more aggravating circumstances (rape, torture, kidnapping). Finally, the defendant is appointed two attorneys and has a mandatory appeal process (to make sure the law was applied correctly).

Interestingly, it is extremely rare for a person facing the death penalty to pull out the yellow pages and start calling lawyers. The cost to defend a death penalty case runs in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thus, once the prosecutor decides he is going for the death penalty (the prosecutor alone makes that call), a judge is assigned to the case, and that judge immediately begins to seek counsel and cocounsel for the defendant.

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DID YOU KNOW

DID YOU KNOW that when you raise your hand in a court of law and swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, that is actually a throw-back to a practice that started in Roman times and continued into the Middles Ages? Did you know that back then, if you committed a crime, that crime was branded on the palm of your hand?

Yes, this means that Hester Prynne actually got off easy when they simply sewed the scarlet letter on her frock. If your hand was marked, you were a felon and your testimony would not be taken.

Ms. editor, great story on the death penalty.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t say who wrote it.

Editor’s Note: that article was not ghost written. We generally only have ghost writers in our october issue. that great story on the death penalty was written by our very own Courtney hampson.

Sorry Courtney!

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Allergy Myths… [Busted] ArTiCle by ThomAs beller

Dear editor, regarding the article in the august issue on allergy myths, there was no citation of credentials associated with author thomas beller. Does he have credentials that would make him an authoritative source? and if he is a practicing allergist, then might not his opinion about honey be biased? Inquiring readers want to know, thank you.

Jim “I’m allergIc to these flowers.” also, “eatIng local honey helps reduce your allergy symptoms.”

Both of these myths are false for the same reason.

As if suffering from allergies isn’t enough, many allergy sufferers have to sift through conflicting evidence to separate fact from fiction. To set the record straight, here are some of the more common myths about allergies and the facts that debunk them:

1) “I have a hypoallergenIc dog.” There is absolutely no scientific evidence that any breed of dog is hypoallergenic. The allergenic proteins found in dogs that cause problems for allergy sufferers are called Can f 1 and Can f 2, short for Canis familiaris allergen 1 & 2. All dogs make these proteins, which are found in saliva and are secreted by sebaceous glands in the skin. The sebum deposits these proteins onto the hair and shedding skin cells (dander) of the dog. The dander is the primary contributor to allergy symptoms, not the hair. Dogs that shed less hair or have shorter hair don’t produce less dander. All dogs produce

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Editor’s Note: I’ll let Dr. beller respond to this one...

In response to Jim, I am a practicing allergist and board certified by the american board of allergy & Immunology. I completed my fellowship training to be an allergist at harvard University, brigham & Women’s hospital.

It doesn’t surprise me that someone would question my opinion on honey as biased, but my reasoning is sound and fairly simple to follow. In the world of medicine we make judgments based on scientific evidence. there is no scientific evidence that would suggest honey has any effects on the allergic response. regards, Thomas C. Beller, MD Allergy & Asthma Center of Hilton Head

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1. Devon Wade and Drew Hermiller, of New York, N.Y were married in Savannah, GA on may 15th, 2010 on Lafayette Square. the bride is the daughter of Stan and robin Wade, of hilton head Island, and the groom is the son of Ken and Jane hermiller, of Columbus grove, ohio. 2. Anne Finn has recently joined The Sandbox, an Interactive Children’s museum on hilton head Island as their new executive Director. anne has lived on hilton head Island for 16 years and was previously employed as the Director of Development and public relations for Volunteers in medicine. 3. The Oilerie Hilton Head Island is now open at the Village at Wexford.a wonderland for cooks and non-cooks alike, the oilerie features extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, nut oils and various gourmet food items. What makes this shop unique and fun is that customers can sample the oils and vinegars from the “olive oil bar.” If you find something you like, each selection is then hand bottled, corked and sealed. 4. Attorney Dale Akins of bluffton, South Carolina has been given the prestigious aV preeminent rating from martindale-hubbell. an aV certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment. It is a testament to the fact that lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. 5. The Art of Massage, located on New Orleans Road in the Colony Building, has been voted Best Massage in 2010. the art of massage is a local slice of heaven that offers therapeutic and relaxation massage, waxing, facials, and rejuvenation body treatments in beautiful, yet unpretentious surroundings. they were honored to be voted best massage in 2010 by their clients, and will strive to fulfill your belief in their talents.

to be included in our next series of Fortunate events, please email Ashton Kelly a PHoto and A seNteNCe (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited down to one sentence. Get it? Got it! Good.

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PENNIES FOR THE

GULF

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 FUN FACT:

Did you know it would cost about $27, 485 to ship one million pennies in 13-ounce packages to the gulf? good thing we have checks now.

Amy Ross wants YOU to send your pennies to the animals affected by the oil spill in the Gulf.

DONATIONS:

GOAL: Welcome to my pennies for the gulf non-profit organization. my goal is to help the animals affected by the gulf oil spill by collecting pennies and/or donations from hilton head Island and surrounding communities. Donate today to an animal in need.

HOW TO DONATE

this project has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). nWF supports this effort by amy ross and the pennies for the gulf initiative to collect donations for their program.

The donations will be sent to the NWF in care of the “Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund” as the NWF has been named the beneficiary of this account.

www.penniesforthegulf.com

Sponsors To Date

(a sponsor donates towards the cost of materials, posters and print)

You can drop your pennies off at the following locations in Bluffton and Hilton Head: * * * * * * * * * *

progressive health & Fitness accurate reproductions Vacation time of hilton head alford & Wilkins, pC Ch2 magazine the goldsmith Shop Cuticles Complete nail Care remy’s bar & grill Casey’s Sports bar & grille Seashore Vacations Inc.

WANT A COLLECTION jAR?

~ Neil Castellane real estate Company ~ May river Contracting ~ Mr. Michael Gump ~ the Goldsmith shop ~ Accurate reproductions ~ Progressive Health & Fitness ~ Blondie With A Broom, LLC. ~ David Lipscomb Builders ~ Photography By Anne ~ Celebrate Hilton Head Magazine (CH2) ~ Chris Batha shooting solutions ~ installation solutions, inc.

- William F. Hilton real estate Co.

IF YOu’D lIKE TO HAVE A COllECTION JAR IN YOuR BuSINESS/OFFICE, OR IF YOu WOulD lIKE TO BECOME A SPONSOR, PlEASE CONTACT AMY AT PENNIESFORTHEGulF@YAHOO.COM

Or, just send a check made out to Pennies for the Gulf to:

Pennies for the Gulf PO Box 438 Bluffton, SC 29910 photography by anne

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Seafood Jazz and Brew Article by David Tobias

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f you can’t be everything to everyone, then just expand the range of what you are. that might seem simple, but it appears to be working for hilton head Island’s Seafood, Jazz and brew Festival, now in its third year.

For those with discriminating palettes, it doesn’t have to be all about seafood, which is bountiful around the time of this event—September 13-18.

Certainly, there are those who prefer pop or blues to jazz, and that’s okay too. hilton head is an equal opportunity entertainment island. but who doesn’t like beer?

Which may be why event producer ann-marie adams, executive director of the hilton head hospitality association, calls the craft brew portion the “common denominator.” that said, Seafood, Jazz and brew is not a “beer-for-all.” In fact, the secret to its success may be what it’s not. “you don’t get lost in a large hall with lots of beer being flung around,” said adams. “We probably serve as much as a lot of big beer fests spill in a weekend, but we like it that way and we don’t want to be spilling beer—craft beers are precious.”

Seafood, Jazz and brew draws visitors from a three-to five-hour drive radius, including Columbia, atlanta and Charlotte, and is a week long reason to visit hilton head Island at a beautiful time of year. It’s also a chance for restaurants,

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regular schedule, featuring seafood, tastings and specialty beers throughout the week. the Jazz Corner is right at home in the middle of this theme, and proprietors bob and Lois masteller have stacked the lineup with regional favorites. a Delta blues and bayou tribute takes place on monday; tuesday will be new orleans hot Jazz; the earl Williams blues Quartet will perform Wednesday; Lavon and Louise take the stage on thursday, and the Kevin bales trio, from atlanta are featured on Friday and Saturday. Kevin bales for two nights straight is a coup, according to masteller. “he lights the place up,” said masteller of bales. “he’s a fabulous young guy, enormously talented, one of our favorites and probably one of the top five jazz pianists around these days.” every Jazz Corner performance includes two sets, the first beginning at 8 p.m. with dinner included, and the second starting at 9:45. Dinner reservations are required.

Double-dipping in the jazz arena is possible Friday night when the hilton head Symphony orchestra hosts Jazz at the park in the early evening at Shelter Cove Community park. tickets are $20 each and children are admitted free. this year, howard paul, who masteller describes as masterful on the sevenstring benedetto guitar, will play as part of a quintet, backed by the full orchestra.

Which all leads up to the main event: tasting craft beers at Shelter Cove harbour on Saturday afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m.

SEAFOOD, JAzz AND BREW DRAWS VISITORS FROM A THREE-TO FIVE-HOuR DRIVE RADIuS, INCluDING COluMBIA, ATlANTA AND CHARlOTTE, AND IS A WEEK lONG REASON TO VISIT HIlTON HEAD ISlAND AT A BEAuTIFul TIME OF YEAR. resorts and retailers to welcome guests in a low-key, jazzy sort of way. one of the great things about a 12mile by 5-mile island with more than 250 restaurants, great public parks and retail venues with waterside ambience, is that there are plenty of places to stage an event like this. While the concentrated portion of the week’s events takes place on Friday and Saturday, many restaurants and pubs work the theme into their

there are several ways in which to do this, the most efficient being to buy a $30 men Drinking beer ticket for unlimited tastings, early admission (11:30 a.m. instead of 2 p.m.), free food and a 25-oz commemorative stein etched with an “mDb” logo, making you the envy of all your friends. the odd thing about men Drinking beer, though, is that it’s not a gender-exclusive club—somehow $30 September 2010

creates cross-gender equality. plan b is to buy the scaled down tasting ticket for $20, enabling you to taste-test 10 beers and keep the tasting glass. additional tasting tokens are available onsite for $1 apiece. either way, tasters get to vote on their favorites, and “best beer on the harbour” will be announced late Saturday afternoon.

Credit the rapid growth of the craft

MORE THAN 30 CRAFT BREW VENDORS HAVE PRE-REGISTERED FOR TENT SPACE AT SHElTER COVE HARBOuR FOR THE BEER TASTINGS ON SATuRDAY, WITH EACH lIKElY TO BRING BETWEEN TWO AND FOuR BEER VARIETIES.

beer phenomenon for heightened interest in festivals like Seafood, Jazz and brew. “the whole industry of craft brews is really, really, really on fire,” said bob prust, who can be excused hyperbole because this subject is near and dear to his heart. prust owns growlers Craft beer and ales, a craft beer tastings and retail store on hilton head Island, which is a co-sponsor of this year’s Seafood, Jazz and brew, along with the Lodge and growler bar on the south end. prust cites two pieces of recently passed state legislation for enabling the business to grow quickly in South Carolina.

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the first law, passed in 2008, allowed the sale of high-alcohol content beer and the second made beer tastings legal in retail outlets. more than 30 craft brew vendors have pre-registered for tent space at Shelter Cove harbour for the beer tastings on Saturday, with each likely to bring between two and four beer varieties. these will include some of the more creatively named beers with fanciful stories to match.

Dogfish head’s theobroma (translated “food of the gods”) is one

example. the brewers claim this “beer” is based on chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in honduras, which revealed the earliest known alcoholic chocolate drink used by early civilizations to toast special occasions. Dogfish calls it a “liquid time capsule.” be careful, chocolate lovers, alcohol by volume is 9 percent.

Speaking of dogs, events on Saturday include a “bark for your beer” not-sosilent auction, sponsored by the hilton head humane Society. Seafood also is celebrated Saturday afternoon with an oyster shucking contest for amateurs and professionals. Cash prizes and a “golden bucket” traveling trophy will be awarded. home brew demonstrations are also planned, and the Westin resort is sponsoring a “heavenly man-Cave,” also not gender exclusive.

Success of the event may take a variety of forms, but mostly will be measured in visitors’ reaction to the experience, according to masteller.

“When people go back across the bridge talking about how they’ve been to a really enjoyable event, an event they’ll put on their calendars for next year, that’s what we’re aiming for—not just the beer, not just the jazz, but the whole thing,” he said. “and part of it is just plain luck. If we get the right weather, we’re all geniuses.” 

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remember back in the 1980s when the “Just Say no to Drugs” campaign first began. I recall sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher/third base coach telling us that marijuana was a “gateway drug,” and while it seemed harmless, using marijuana would only lead to harder drug use, runins with the law and eventually death. We were, of course mortified, and it wasn’t just because of his attempt to “scare us straight.” the guy had on a pink shirt, limegreen polyester pants and white patent leather shoes. anti-drug classes are a good thing, but when the lecturer looks like Cheech and Chong picked out his wardrobe, it’s easy for the message to get lost in all the giggling.

I’m in favor of legalizing marijuana for medical use only. aids patients and cancer patients have benefited from its use, as marijuana helps fight nausea, relieves pain and stimulates hunger. I’ve seen what chemotherapy does, and I say anything that can possibly help with the unfortunate side-effects should be used. a qualified physician should administer the drug, and it should be done in a hospital setting or doctor’s office. no one can fake having cancer, so it’s a safe bet that you won’t find any stoners hanging around those areas looking to score some weed. that being said, it’s not the cancer

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patients who need to be kept away from marijuana. It’s the hard partying crowd I’m concerned about. they’re the people who always point out how uptight and stodgy you are because you’re not willing to fry your brain cells with the latest, greatest legal or illegal narcotic substance that happens to be making the scene.

I’ve never understood the urge some folks have to tinker with their brain in search of enlightenment or spiritual awareness. Well, that’s what they claim to be after anyway. I’ve never smoked pot or used any drugs. my mom didn’t do timeouts; she specialized in knockouts, and that’s exactly what would have happened to me if she ever thought I was doing drugs.

I’ve known plenty of people who used pot because they said it relaxed them and gave them some kind of special connection to the universe. For example, marijuana allowed them to hear rain drops falling from a blade of grass or hear a butterfly beat its wings from a mile away. but when you ask them if the universe gave them any solutions to the problems in the world, the answer was always the same: the universe suggested that everyone needed to smoke pot. now, it’s not that I don’t trust the universe, but I find it little suspicious that the universe never tells the pot smokers that we need to drink more root beer. I’m pretty sure that the universe likes root beer more than it likes pot, especially since no

one ever crashed a ferry boat into a dock after drinking a root beer. the “enlightened crowd” will disagree and tell me that what I need to do is lighten up and, of course, fire up a joint.

It’s not that marijuana is a gateway drug. It’s that people willing to smoke marijuana, are willing to turn anything into a recreational drug. recently a high profile nFL quarterback was found in possession of a controlled substance known as “purple drank.” this is a dude willing to risk 70 or 80 million dollars all because he’s got to have his “purple drank.” (purple drank, by the way, is prescription cough syrup mixed with soda pop and Jolly ranchers candy.) now, maybe I’m a square and my street cred isn’t what it used to be, but if you’re willing to risk your life and career because you’re hooked on cough syrup and Jolly ranchers candy, you need a swift kick in the rear.

I just find the whole crowd of people using drugs for recreational purposes laughable. I could see it if what they were actually experiencing was indeed a lifechanging message from the universe. but they’re just fooling themselves. marijuana can and should be used as a medicine to help people who need it. but anyone using it just to get high needs to grow up, face facts and live in the real world like the rest of us or face a little jail time.

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asked a local pharmacist what he thought about marijuana for medical use. his response was “Does it help cancer patients? Sure. Is there another medicine that works just as well? probably.”

I am not a doctor, pharmacist, Dea agent or economist, so my opinion on the subject is not really based upon any deep study of the effects of marijuana on the body or our economy. truth be told, I don’t really have a strong opinion on the subject.

So I polled several people on their thoughts and received a variety of answers. most are in favor of legalizing marijuana; it’s the reasons that differ.

I had a friend who smoked pot like it was her job (it wasn’t). She didn’t drink, so to her it was like a cocktail at the end of the day. Would I be comfortable riding in a car with her high as a kite? absolutely not. but then again, I didn’t like riding in her car

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when she was sober either. one esteemed member of our community had this to say, “Sure. Legalize marijuana. I don’t think it would affect usage much, because if you know where to find it, it’s everywhere now. make it a business and you could regulate it, tax it and create jobs.” this is a point of view I agree with. I don’t smoke pot now, and if it was legal, I still wouldn’t smoke pot. I, like bill Clinton, have tried it (but I think I did actually inhale). I just didn’t like the way it made me feel. you could legalize it and sell pot brownies in the candy isle of every Walgreens, publix and bp gas station, and I still wouldn’t buy it or smoke it. I would rather spend my money on a new pair of four-inch bCbg heels. the economics of legalizing pot is an interesting argument. make it legal, SIn tax the hell out of it (like cigarettes, alcohol and the newest addition...tanning beds) and create new jobs. the end of prohibition created

new jobs. but it probably cut down on law enforcement jobs, too. my poll would not have been complete without asking a parent for an opinion. this person has been known to light up on occasion, but when it comes to actually making it legal for his kids to do the same, the answer was as I expected. “no way, José.” If I were a parent, I bet I would feel the same. young people cannot be expected to make the best decisions with no life experience from which to draw. after all of my investigating and polling, I still have no more of an opinion than when I started. I can see all different sides of the issue, and there are many good points on either side. however, if push came to shove and I was sitting in Congress making the call, I guess I would vote against legalizing marijuana. I wouldn’t want to be the one responsible for opening pandora’s box. 

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America Sings! A Starspangled Music Fest First presbyterian Church, 540 Wm. hilton pkwy September 1, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Concert Call 3413818 for details!

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Make-AWish Foundation of South Carolina

Volunteer Interest Meeting bluffton public Library Sept. 2, rSVp by august 30th to emalee baker emalee. baker@gmail.com

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September Family Fun Night BIG TRuCK Night September 3rd, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Located at the Sandbox 18-a pope ave. www.thesandbox.org or call 843-842-7645.

AAuW Welcome Back Coffee

Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art” the Coastal Discovery museum at honey horn the Sweetgrass basket is one of the best known art-forms in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Hilton Head library History Book Club 11 a.m. tuesday September 14 hilton head Library “the Last Stand: Custer, Sitting bull, and the battle of Little bighorn” by nathaniel

Hilton Head library Wednesday Evening Book Club- Discussing “Still Alice” by lisa Genova. “ 6:30 p.m.

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Massage for the Cure massage envy will team up with Susan g. Komen foundation for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer. During this one day event, massage envy will offer $49 one-hour massage sessions, with $15 from each session being donated call 843-837-3689.

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Hilton Head library Wednesday Evening Book Club- Discussing “Still Alice” by lisa Genova. “ 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday September 15

Seafood, Jazz & Brew “Brews on the Harbour” Shelter Cove harbour September 18, 11:30-8pm a variety of events include a general public tasting, a silent auction to benefit the hilton head humane Society, an oyster Shucking contest, time Warner Cable’s Fish & Friends and entertainment. For tickets, call 843.686.4944 or www.hiltonheadhospitalityassociation. com

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Save the date

CH2’S BACHElOR OF THE YEAR PARTY

Hilton Head Heart Ball The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa Saturday, January 22, 2011

Honey Horn Plantation

Oct 21 6-10pm

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Big Bamboo - LIVe mUSIC (10PM) / $3 bacardis !

Casey’s - Football Fiesta / $3 margaritas Frankie Bones - $10 off any bottle of Wine (9PM) The lodge - Craft beer night The Salty Dog Café - LIVe mUSIC (6 - 10PM) Skull Creek Boathouse - reggae party (7 - 10PM) !

Skillets Café - David Wingo LIVe (6:30 - 9:30PM)

Casey’s - Ladies night / Karaoke Frankie Bones - Ladies night Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - Ladies night Kingfisher - Joseph the magician !

The lodge - bell’s brews & martini Specials The Salty Dog Café - LIVe mUSIC Street Meet - Ladies night Tiki Hut - LIVe mUSIC Wild Wing Café - 2 Fer tuesday / team trivia Wise Guys: everything Is “miami nights” themed

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Big Bamboo - reggae nite ($3 Bacardis) Casey’s - $2 Wines all Day (Local’s Day) Frankie Bones - $10 off any bottle of Wine Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - DJ melissa Kingfisher - target the band The lodge - Winekeeper Wednesday Mellow Mushroom - trivia night !

The Salty Dog Café - Live music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - elvis (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - Jalapeno brothers LIVe Wild Wing Café - rock Idol Karaoke Competition Wise Guys - Ladies night XO lounge - Simpson brothers Live

Big Bamboo - Jack Jones plays Jimmy buffet Casey’s - team trivia ($2 Rum Drinks) Frankie Bones - Flip night !

Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - Ladies night Kingfisher - David Wingo The lodge - Stone Cold brewery Special The Salty Dog Café - Live music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - elvis (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - mike Kobar LIVe Wild Wing Café - Live music / Drink Specials Wise Guys - Food & bev. happy hour (10:30PM) XO lounge - Simpson brothers Live

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Big Bamboo - Live music & Drink Specials - 6:30pm !

Casey’s - Karaoke ($2 Well Drinks) Frankie Bones - 1/2 off Flatbread pizzas (9 - 11PM) Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - Karaoke !

Kingfisher - earl Williams band The lodge - growler night The Salty Dog Café - Live music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - tim malchak (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - eric Daubert LIVe Wild Wing Café - all Double Drinks only $1 more Wise Guys - Food & bev. happy hour (10:30PM) XO lounge - Live music

Big Bamboo - Kids eat Free (Lunch & Dinner) Casey’s - $2.50 Vodka Drinks Frankie Bones - Flip night !

Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - all request night Mellow Mushroom - Karaoke night (10PM) !

The Salty Dog Café - Live music (6 - 10PM) Tiki Hut - Jon bruner LIVe Wise Guys - Food & bev. happy hour (10:30PM) XO lounge - Live music

SEPTEMBER 10TH - MIDWAY BluE BAND The Old Town Dispensary - 8PM - 12AM (40 Calhoun Street, Old Town Bluffton)

SuNDAYS Casey’s - $2 bloody marys Frankie Bones - all night happy hour Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - happy hour (11PM) Kingfisher - Joseph the magician !

The lodge - Local brewery night Mellow Mushroom - Corn horn tournament !

The Salty Dog Café - Live music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - tim malchak LIVe (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - LIVe mUSIC (Mike Kobar) Wise Guys - Food & bev. happy hour (10:30PM)

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pracTice Time are you spending countless hours on the driving range or putting green without lowering your scores? Do you vainly hit ball after ball, chip after chip or putt after putt? are you a great ‘range player’ but finding it difficult to take your range game to the course? there are various ways to practice improving your game. Knowing and applying them ensures that your practice time is effective.

WHEN TO PRACTICE Contrary to popular belief, you do not practice prior to your round of golf. that time is for warming up. the best time to practice can either be immediately after your round or when you have a few days off from playing. Immediately after your round is the best time to work on a minor problem since your misses are fresh in your mind. Waiting until tomorrow does not help fix what is broken today. at the same time, having a day or two away from playing frees you from the pressure of trying to score, and you can concentrate on your areas of greater weakness. It puts your attention where it needs to be and allows you to apply what your instructor recommended.

WHAT TO PRACTICE regardless of skill level, all golfers should practice their short game as much as possible. our definition of the short game is less than 100 yards, including putting, chipping/pitching, and sand. this part of the game makes up 40-65 percent of all golf strokes during a round, so why wouldn’t you practice this part of your game the most? the easiest way to shave strokes from your game is to make more putts. putting greens are rarely closed. also, you can putt on your living room carpet. the foremost aspect of improved putting (assuming a properly fitted putter) is distance control, and it can be improved by using a metronome (found at most music stores). putting two-three days/nights per week with a metronome will greatly improve your ability to control distance. a putting lesson can also take many strokes off your game immediately.

Chipping/pitching and sand must also be practiced in various ways. hit different shots—high and soft, low and running—from various lies around the green so you become accustomed to the shot types you encounter while playing. you rarely have the same shot

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from the same lie on the course, so why would you practice standing in one spot hitting to the same hole over and over again? practicing with your wedges can save strokes by giving you shorter putts for birdie and par. however, if you only hit each of your wedges a fixed distance, you are limiting your scoring potential. Learning to control the distance and trajectory of each wedge is a bonus to anyone’s game. one way to alter wedge distance is by using the clock system. Imagine a large clock around your body with you in the center. by taking your lead arm (left arm for right-handers) to a specified ‘time’, i.e. 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, you can hit the ball various distances with the same club. once you know the distance for each ‘time’ you will be able to dial in your wedge shots, hit the ball closer and shoot lower scores. If you can’t do it, find an instructor to show you how.

HOW TO PRACTICE If you go to the range without a specific purpose, the time spent there is wasted. each visit to the range should be spent working on something in particular. It is also important to make your practice time as realistic as possible, i.e. Instead of hitting to the same target, hit to different targets. hit a shot with your driver followed by a shot with an iron, as you would on the course. Use one club to one target and another club to another target so you don’t get used to swinging the same club over and over at the same target.

Setting goals also enhances your practice time. If you are a beginner or novice, simply hitting 10 consecutive shots high into the air might be your goal. If you are a better player, fading or drawing the ball to your target might be your goal. by practicing the same way you would play—hitting shots you would use on the golf course—you will improve your game and lower your scores.  If you would like help making your practice time more effective, call the Golf Performance Academy-Hilton Head. We GUARANTEE we can improve your game. For an appointment or more information, call (843) 338-6737. Follow us on Facebook or visit online at golfacademyhiltonhead.com.

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AND THE WEDDING LOCATIONS ARE....

THE HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS AND WINDOWS ON THE WATERWAY!

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DAVID & JULIE SELECT A MARITIME THEME FOR THEIR FALL WEDDING AND RECEPTION, AS THEY RETURN TO CHERISHED SUMMER MEMORIES ALONG THE SHORES OF CALIBOGUE SOUND.

IT’S THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF: A WEDDING ON THE GRASSY LAWN OF THE 18TH HOLE AT THE FAMED HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS COURSE…

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resortQuest oceanfront luxury home, Coastal Discovery museum at honey horn and the Lawn at the 18th hole of harbour town golf Links with the reception at Windows on the Waterway, courtesy of Celebrations Catering & events.

Julie and Dave have chosen Sea pines resort’s harbour town golf Links for the site of their fall nuptials, a decision Dave says was pretty much destiny. “every time we’ve gone to hilton head, we’ve always planned a romantic dinner in harbour town as the sun would set over Calibogue Sound. We always go to the top of the lighthouse and admire the perfect view, look around all the unique shops and enjoy the live music.

It’s a wonderful, relaxing evening,” he says. on Saturday the 13th of november, surrounded by 100 guests and hopefully a pastel sky, Julie and David will exchange their vows. the Sea pines resort Catering events manager Jill o’boyle originally offered both the 18th Lawn on the harbour town golf Links or under

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It’s the stuff dreams are made of: a wedding on the grassy lawn of the 18th hole at the famed harbour town golf Links course…the sun sinks into the horizon amid streaks of pink and orange over Calibogue Sound as the signature island lighthouse towers in the background. Cherished guests glide into rows of polished white chairs as strains of pachelbel’s Canon drift from the strings of a lone violin. a graceful procession of bridesmaids mesmerizes the crowd...then the radiant bride emerges on the horizon while an anxious but poised groom awaits at the other end of the emerald aisle…

Julie Klein and David battiste wished for a wedding scenario just like this, and now their dreams are about to come true. after earning the majority of votes from a panel of celebrity judges and then the support of their pittsburgh family, friends and thousands of fans who voted them, the most deserving couple in the premier get hitched on hilton head wedding giveaway will be wed. as part of their gift, the couple was offered four venue choices for their november wedding and reception. the selections included the main Street Inn,

the majestic branches of the Liberty oak tree. “We were glad to receive Julie and Dave’s final decision promptly because we had interest in the harbour town locations from other wedding couples.” o’boyle says the Sea pines resort hosts 50-55 weddings annually.

From the shores of Calibogue Sound, the deserving couple and their wedding entourage will make their way north after the wedding to the breathtaking indoor-outdoor site of the get hitched reception, Windows on the Waterway. the venue is offered exclusively by Celebrations Catering & events and like harbour town, is in demand year round

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by prospective brides and grooms from all over the country. “no matter the season, our weddings keep us very busy at Windows.” says Celebrations Catering events Director molly Kennedy. already booked this year, Celebrations will host well over 60 wedding events at Windows on the Waterway in hilton head plantation and other island locations. “the configuration of Windows lends itself to the perfect gathering with lots of flexibility for our guests,” Kennedy adds.

Whether outdoors on the sweeping porch and manicured lawn or indoors throughout spacious rooms, a welcoming foyer and a gallery of stunning water views, get hitched guests will enjoy a true taste of the Lowcountry during the peak of hilton head’s beautiful fall season. guests will also experience the island hospitality of other venues who have donated their services for the get hitched celebration. the award-winning boutique hotel, the main Street Inn, will host the farewell brunch for the bridal party and wedding guests on Sunday, november 14, in its charming european-style gardens. In addition, the Inn is one of two select properties that have agreed to accommodate guests of the bride and groom at special rates throughout the get hitched weekend.

THE WESTIN RESORT & SPA WILL HOST JULIE AND DAVE’S REHEARSAL DINNER AND WELCOME PARTY ON FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12.

the Westin resort & Spa in port royal plantation will also accommodate wedding guests throughout the weekend and has offered to welcome the bridal party and friends to an intimate rehearsal dinner and dessert reception at its new restaurant, oceans, on Friday, november 12. resortQuest, another premier get hitched accommodations partner, will provide a spacious luxury beach home for Julie and Dave’s bridesmaids, groomsmen and their spouses during the wedding weekend, allowing them to enjoy cool breezes, relaxing nights and convenient access to all of the many weekend activities “get hitched has brought our entire community together to celebrate Julie and David’s special wedding weekend,” says main Street Inn general manager Denise hatcher. “this exposure is a great way to show pittsburgh (and the rest of the country) a little of hilton head Island’s southern hospitality.”

Stay tuned for a get hitched update in the october issue of CH2 and details on the bachelorette party, groomsmen golf, wedding party couture, the perfect wedding cake, exquisite floral design, world class party rentals and much, much more.  September 2010

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hat sign defines the character of the country cool quintet, midway blue. It was lead singer Warren Stone who named the band while traversing the state headed to a gig. he was halfway to his destination when he paused for a minute and said, “Wait, we don’t even have a name.” his wife looked out the car window and pointed to the midway sign. the rest is history.

I caught up with Stone as he was, once again, in the car, negotiating a state highway—his manager talking in one ear, and me in the other. Stone wouldn’t have it any other way. he acknowledges that sometimes flying by the seat of your pants is the best way to arrive at your destination. In fact, he does it each night on stage noting, “every night we make up lyrics.” It seems the lyrics don’t always come to him when he needs them. “Sometimes on stage I just get sidetracked; I get caught up in the drummer’s energy or someone else bopping around. heck, sometimes I even forget the lyrics to songs I wrote,” Stone admitted. he is nothing, if not honest. but, his band mates know him well enough to know that when he turns to them with that questioning look, he is searching for the next line. they nod, feed it to him, and the band plays on.

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the band is often in sync like that, more so that you would expect since the five of them have been playing together for a mere two years. but sometimes things just click. tone believes that. In fact, his father has been telling him that for years: “Life is 110 percent luck; its being in the right place at the right time.” and that is really how midways blue’s story unfolded five years ago when Stone walked into Shuckers grill and raw bar (where they are now the house band) and was mesmerized by the “kid” on the drums. that kid was parker Dewitt, then just 17 years old. the two hit it off immediately and eventually combined sounds with guitarist tyler roberts to form the trio “Stone and Friends.” In 2008, the three decided to cut a full length album as midway blue. In search of a new sound to add a little edge, they invited bassist Liv mcbride and mandolin player Jeff Springs into the studio. they gritted their teeth and hoped for a little magic. they got it. their self-titled inaugural album debuted last november.

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racetracks around the country. 10,000 bands submitted audition tapes. midway blue quickly advanced and was dubbed “the band to beat.” their 90-second final performance, a stellar rendition of the marshall tucker band’s “Can you See,” made them the band that no one could beat, and they emerged the winner. I don’t know if this was pure luck, and chances are if you listen to them play, you might agree. there is a heck of a lot of talent in this band. and twice as much mutual respect. to hear Stone talk about his band mates, it appears almost too good to be true. they all grew up in and around Florence, SC. they are small town boys. they love each other. they are a family. and like in any family, they each have a role to play. as the oldest member, at a whopping 29, Stone sees himself as the papa bear, always on the move, handling the business of being a band. hen asked, Stone was more than happy to offer a little insight to his band of brothers. tyler roberts …

“Well he is the class clown,” and Stone admits it is actually difficult to describe roberts with just words. If Stone is the hare, then parker Dewitt is the tortoise— contemplative, he takes his time, with his music and with his thoughts. Liv mcbride

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just what is going on in these photos? thomas Viljac came up with the inspiration (and the apparel) for this shoot with midway blue before their stand-out performance at the old town Dispensary on July 10th. We’ll sum it up for you in 20 words or less. band comes to town. band causes trouble in local dispensary.

Local law enforcement intercedes. band goes to the pokey.

if you missed the first performance, you don’t want to miss the next one!

Midway Blue – Encore Performance old town Dispensary – Calhoun St. (bluffton) September 10; 8-11:30 p.m. $5 Cover Charge *Bring your issue of CB2 for the guys to autograph!

parker dewitt “the tourtoise”

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s the opinionated one. “you’ll never have to guess what he is thinking,” said Stone. and finally, he says Jeff Springs is “pure musical genius.” ou might get a better of understanding of just who Warren Stone is by watching him on stage. he plays every show with a lit cigarette in his mouth. yes, he is the lead singer and yes, he’s swallowed a cig or two over the course of his short career. and with a smirk he’ll tell you that, “I have

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worked very hard to be able to do both in tandem.”

In a recent appearance on WhhI’s Talk of the Town, the midway blue compatriots were dubbed “good old country boys.” but what exactly does that mean? according to this five-some it means they like to drive big trucks, wear plaid shirts, sit on a tailgate, drink beer and talk about good times… and they are proud of it. Frankly, they don’t care if you disagree. they put 110 percent into each lyric, each recording session, and each live show. they keep pushing, because they

can’t stop. music is in their blood, coursing through their veins; it’s a passion, an addiction. “It doesn’t matter if we are playing for one person or 1,000, someone is listening to us and that is a real good feeling,” Stone said. the nerves are still there each time they get up to perform says Stone. and before each show you can usually find him puking in a bucket somewhere. really. but, that’s alright, because according to his mentor, the late bill pinkney of the Drifters (also a South Carolina boy), “the day you get up and you’re not nervous, quit. put your guitar in its case and the case in the closet. Find something else to do.”

For now, they do it for the love of the music. they do it for their fans, “the best fans.” and they do it to pay homage to the small South Carolina towns where they come from.

Stone sums it up best: “I was country before country was cool. I was plaid before plaid was cool. I’ll never outgrow  my roots.”

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oday’s headlines center on healthcare and the means to cut healthcare costs. as more cost-effective treatments for diseases are sought, the question rarely asked is how the cycle of poor health can be broken. at Stephens pharmacy and Stephens Compounding pharmacy, Jerry and I are seeking solutions to medication problems. Unlike conventional pharmacies that revolve around the treatment of symptoms, our approach involves determining the underlying cause of the illness and working with physicians to formulate a holistic treatment plan. the plan may include natural hormones, vitamin and mineral supplements and dietary changes as well as conventional medications as a bridge to better health.

I consult with clients to target hormone imbalance.

Simple saliva and blood spot testing can help identify a root cause of symptoms such as chronic fatigue, headaches, weight gain, poor sleep and symptoms related to menopause or andropause. one of my roles is to change clients’ expectations.

the acceptance of poor health as a result of aging is not the norm. a common theme is that with each passing year, a few more pounds are added and maybe a metabolic disease is identified, such as diabetes or hypertension. It is also common to find individuals who are experiencing weight gain, hair loss, lack of energy and who feel cold most of the time. by evaluating lab parameters such as tSh, t4 and t3 levels, a cause for the symptoms can be identified. the human body is wonderfully crafted for healing, and the ability to work with natural products can add a synergy to the process. When I am able to identify a hormone imbalance, such as thyroid deficiency, hope is restored. the supplementation for low hormone levels centers on natural sources, not synthetic. the endocrine system, which regulates hormones, will utilize the addition of natural and organic sources of replacement. examples of this can be seen when comparing naturally derived thyroid to synthetic thyroid products. the naturally derived thyroid has a ratio of potential to active thyroid

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When introduced in the body, the natural form can be more readily taken into the cell and used as an energy source. this will result in a return to a more functional state for the systems of the body, which include the heart and brain. another key area to evaluate is the functional status of the adrenal glands. positioned above the kidneys, these glands are responsible for providing hormonal balance to the body during stress. one of the key hormones produced is cortisol, which allows the individual to adapt to changes in the environment. the adrenals are sometimes referred to as the “fight or flight� glands, controlling hormones that are responsible for our responses to anger, fright or fear. they may cause an increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and mobilization of the sugar from the liver to the bloodstream. many times the body turns on the production of cortisol because of the chronic stress of our culture (too many

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demands, not enough time). this can lead to adrenal fatigue. a diurnal saliva test can identify rhythms that are out of sync.

Circulating cortisol levels should peak during the early part of the day and gradually decline. a common complaint is the inability to fall asleep and then difficulty waking up. this can be due in part to inverted cortisol levels that are low in the morning and high in the evening. Supplementation with adaptogens—herbal sources that balance cortisol—can be helpful. the unique role that the Stephens pharmacy team adds to healthcare is the one of health advocate. Jerry Stephens, r.ph. helps patients identify medications that may be causing side effects. he is quick to ask about swelling, unusual rashes or changes in overall well-being. he is even interested in the water you drink! he has researched the effects of a change in the ph on the body chemistry.

Water that is derived from the tap or distillation has an acidic ph. the chemistry

of the circulating fluids in the body is a basic to alkaline ph. by drinking water with an alkaline ph, better hydration, motility of the gut and potential for inflammation is possible.

Stephens pharmacy excels in providing patients with great value and costeffective medications with a priority on the minimizing wait time. Jerry continues to offer a hospitality that speaks of the value he has assigned each person he meets. you will find him quick to offer a rocking chair and a cool glass of his alkaline water plus some interesting conversation.

I am available for consultations to meet the individual needs of each client. medications are customized based on a physician’s order and can provide solutions that restore health and vitality. the question, “What does age have to do with it?” is easily answered. It is a minimal part of the equation. the balance of hormones, lifestyle and nutrition is a  simple, but effective plan.

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Dan mcCaw is pushing the envelope. his works keep evolving, drawing the viewer deeper into his paintings. “mcCaw is one of the most widely collected contemporary american impressionists. but his style is now between impressionism and expressionism,” said Jack morris of morris and Whiteside galleries. “he’s always exploring new ways to paint and communicate what he’s trying to get out. that’s one of the things that sets him apart from most other artists. he’s not afraid to explore. a lot of collectors find that very exciting and follow him in that way.

If he were restricted to painting just women and children on the beach, he would go bananas. “you can’t have a conversation about a living american impressionist without Dan mcCaw being in the first couple of sentences,” said ben Whiteside.

Whiteside has been to mcCaw’s Southern California studio. Sons and artists in their own right, Danny and John, share the space with their father. “In that studio setting, it just sucks the life right out of you. Dan is working, Danny is working, John is working. Dan describes it as a candle sitting between two blast furnaces. I was out there for four days, just sitting around. at the end of the second day, I walked out exhausted. the level of intense, creative energy saps the strength right out of you,” said Whiteside. but it is the artist, in the end, who says it all.

It on his canvas. you see the exploration of the artistic envelope, from his earlier works (yes, there are women and children on the beach) to today’s portraits and scenes. he is nothing if not eloquent on both canvas and in his words. “as I grow as an artist, I don’t want to do just the technical facility of rendering the subject. I want it to be almost ambiguous. I give you something that you have to then participate in. It allows you some

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“When we’re very small, we look at our mother for some sort of acknowledgment or excitement when we’re doing something creative. If she doesn’t respond, then we start to change until we do see something in her that’s exciting. We start doing this our whole lives, like when the teacher praises Johnny for painting a tree trunk brown and leaves green. all of a sudden our purple tree kind of loses its value. We start to change, to fit in to society, relationships, jobs. I think as you get older, you want to find that purple tree in you,” mcCaw said. but he admits that finding the creativity—to express and expose yourself— is very difficult. “the Chilean poet, pablo neruda, wrote in one of his poems, ‘If you hold the hand in the flame long enough, a flower blossoms.’ most inexperienced people won’t hold it in there long enough because they feel like they’re going to burn up. It’s kind of that search that I’m at right now. you’re always weighing that you have to make a living, yet you have to satisfy that passion, that individuality, that searching. that’s kind of the dilemma an artist faces. Sometime you just give in. your groove becomes your rut,” mcCaw said. the images in his paintings often suggest that. he quotes from a Joe Cocker song, “never tear Us apart.” “the line goes, ‘We all have wings, but some of us don’t know why.’ the standing figures (in his paintings) may be myself or any man as we stand with our arms trapped by our sides waiting for things to happen instead of using our potential, using those wings instead of dragging them around,” said mcCaw. 

to See eXampLeS oF the art oF Dan mCCaW anD hIS tWo SonS, VISIt WWW.mCCaWFIneart.Com. a SeLeCtIon oF mCCaW’S paIntIngS WILL be FeatUreD at a oneman ShoW anD reCeptIon on September 17 at the morrIS anD WhIteSIDe gaLLerIeS on hILton heaD ISLanD From 6-8 p.m.

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Just a couple of weeks ago I woke in a cold sweat. however, once I realized that it was indeed just a dream that our event headliner (gail Simmons, from bravo tV’s top Chef) didn’t show, I was able to relax a little. palmetto bluff’s music to your mouth event series is a lot of work. I won’t lie. I lose sleep thinking about all of the details. In fact, once I have my first music to your mouth related nightmare, I know we must be within the 90-day mark. the good news is that as we near the fourth year of the event, I have come to expect the sleepless nights. the better news is that I share the stresses and the successes with three other members of the palmetto

bluff team—Sommelier Jason Carlen, executive Chef Kirk gilbert, and Food and beverage Director Jeremy Walton. bloopers our blooper reel is quite comprehensive. together we’ve battled frigid temperatures. yes, when the mercury dips below 20, shrimp will freeze on a buffet.

We’ve learned that pulling all the power from one source will indeed trip the circuit and result in pure mayhem, especially when it is merely 10 minutes before the start of an event, and the band is shooting daggers from their place on the darkened stage. We’ve felt the

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associated with the “what do you mean the toilets won’t flush” moment (also 10 minutes before the start of an event). and we’ve watched while the sprinkler system blasted the interior of the 10,000-square-foot main tent, soaking everything in its wake (stage, sound system, lights and all), leaving a spectacular ice coating, due to aforementioned frigid temperatures.

We’ve also watched a two-day event that started just four years ago grow into a year-long food and wine series with more than 40 events and some of the most noted chefs and winemakers in the country. I think it is fair to say that we are quite proud of what we have created. as a team, we are a force to reckoned with. We work hard. and we are hard on each other.

In the end, however, we truly enjoy the camaraderie and have fun. but that wasn’t always the case.

Food fight Flashback to october 2007. We were just 45 days out from the first ever music to your mouth event. Jeremy had recently joined palmetto bluff and was walking into the event planning mid-stream. So we got together for the first time to tackle all of the looming logistics. all was well until we came upon the topic of glassware.

I was adamant that we need glassware for our block party.

Jeremy was concerned (and rightly so, I’ll admit in retrospect) that if someone dropped a glass on the “block” (i.e. street), it would shatter and someone could get hurt. the debate was on. as I think back to it now, I can picture everyone else in the room shrinking back in their chairs as Jeremy and I jousted for dominance. that first duel was a draw, but he eventually won the bout (however, our acrylic-ware was of the highest quality!). We learned later that we both walked away from that first meeting muttering, “geez, what a bleep he/she is.”

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We still have our battles, but we’re smarter now. We know each other’s personalities well enough to guess where we will each land on a topic, and we certainly play our hand accordingly—sometimes we gang up on each other; other times we accept defeat.

Caution: team working picture a square. now try putting the four of us in that square. We would each exist in a totally different corner. We’re that different. but in the end, despite our differences—and our never-ending debate—the whole of the team is certainly greater than the sum of our parts. meet the players: “Food Fest Courtney”—the guys call me “Food Fest Courtney.” on the rare (cue laugh track) occasion that I get a little persnickety, I apparently morph into this alter ego. Food Fest Courtney has a little more sass (read: attitude) and an agonizingly infinite attention to detail. I can often be heard saying, “no, move the table to the left, another inch, now back, to the left again, a little bit more, no, no, no!” they won’t let me in the kitchen, so instead I handle the organizational aspects. I maintain the look, balance the books, book the travel, coordinate the vendors, court the sponsors, tout the event. and I move tables back and forth, and back and forth again, to ensure that our vision is achieved.

Jolly Juice Director—Jason. he makes magic. he is a certified sommelier with the Court of master Sommeliers, but we prefer to call him the director of jolly juice. people get sauced on his good drink. he’s concocting cocktails and toiling away in his wine cellar, seeking the best and brightest stars of the wine world, enticing them all to palmetto bluff. and, if he can’t

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Kevin gillespie top Chef Season 6 Finalist Woodfire grill - atlanta, ga

andrea reusing 2010 James beard best Chef of the Southeast nominee, Lantern - Chapel hill, nC

Sean brock 2010 James beard best Chef of the Southeast, mcCrady’s restaurant - Charleston, SC

Kenny gilbert top Chef Season 7 Contestant pga national resort & Spa palm beach gardens, FL

tory mcphail 2009 King of american Seafood Commander's palace new orleans, La

John Shields & Karen Shields 2010 Food & Wine “best new Chef,” town house - Chillhowie, Va

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november 15 experience the spectacular may river golf Course at the LoCaLS oUtIng. november 17 hirsch Vineyards LegaCy “FamILy DInner” features sibling chefs Kirk and Kenny gilbert. november 18 Cruise the may river aboard our antique yacht, grace, where we’ll match the sweet with the savory on the ChoCoLate DeCaDenCe CrUISe. the enlightening blind Champagne taStIng will introduce you to some of the best champagnes, and you’ll decide where your tastes really lie. two cork dorks will joust for dominance at the five-course SommeLIer SmaCKDoWn dinner. november 19 Join Southern Chef Chris hastings who’ll unlock the secrets of the past and bring them to your modern-day kitchen at this SIZZLIn’ SKILLet CooKIng CLaSS. the StInK anD DrInK grace cruise features samplings of miner Family Wines and homemade cheeses. Winemaker Dave miner will be on board to talk about everything you taste. at the SoUthern SUpper CLUb bLoCK party you’ll celebrate the small things…the simple joys of food, wine and good company. november 20 a friendly competition set amid palmetto bluff’s spectacular neighborhoods and nature trails, the haIr oF the Dog 5K roaD raCe finishes at a bloody mary bar. Cheers! the CULInary FeStIVaL is the big show, the icing on the cake, the cherry on top—a gathering of culinarians, winemakers, growers and artisans, brought together to accentuate the abundance of ingredients from our surrounding waters, woods and local farms. you’ll enjoy the finest nibbles and nectars, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. $25 of every ticket goes directly to Second helpings, a Lowcountry organization dedicated to ensuring that no one in our community should have to worry about whether or not they will have enough food to eat today.

Visit musictoyourmouth.com for the full schedule of events.

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find exactly what he is looking for, he’ll travel to napa to blend his own. (he unveiled palmetto bluff’s first pinot noir just a couple months ago.) persuasion is a tool that Jason has mastered. Celebrated winemakers with standout collections travel from as far as germany to be a part of music to your mouth. he’s that good.

Chef Kirk—I picture the culinary team standing behind the line saluting Chef Kirk. he commands attention. almost stoic, he is all business. he takes his job quite seriously, which is probably why his résumé includes a mobile Four Star rating and a guest chef stint at the James beard house. During music to your mouth, Kirk and his team provide support for nearly 30 guest chefs, no small feat. as the newest member of the team, Kirk had to elbow his way into a pretty tight trio. We’ve found that when the work is done, his quick wit keeps us all on our toes. he’s a perfect fit.

Southern Comforter—Jeremy is the lone southerner in the group, and he works to ensure that the traditions of the South maintain a presence at music to your mouth, and on palmetto bluff’s menus and tables year-round. Jeremy works with our culinary team and guest chefs to coordinate the tastes of 17 event menus. but he isn’t just in the kitchen; he dives into all aspects of planning and helps build the events from soup to nuts. We’ve seen him carry tables on his back, de-lint linens, tap a keg, and polish wine glasses. he may talk a little slower than the rest of us, but he moves twice as fast. he gets the job done. the road less taken We’d like to think that we put together the finest nibbles and nectars to ever tickle a taste bud. and when people ask what we want this event to become, we actually provide the unorthodox answer. We could make this the biggest food and wine event in the Southeast—heck, in the country. but believe it or not, we don’t want to. For us, it is about creating connections. you’re not just going to taste the food; you are going to talk to the chef who prepared it. the winemaker himself is often filling your glass. the farmer is explaining why his food is best for your table. all of these elements come together to create an experience that can only be described as … music to your mouth.

We invite you to join us at our table and become a part of our tradition. and we’ll try to make sure the bathrooms are working, the power is on, the food is not frozen, and the tent is dry. It’s the least we can do. Cheers! 

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f you think a visit to the spa is a frivolous or unnecessary luxury, you may be surprised to learn that relaxation is actually essential to good health. the benefits of relaxation are more than simply a refreshed mind and rejuvenated spirit. by reducing stress, you decrease your chances of developing certain health conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, digestive disorders and more. according to the mayo Clinic, “relaxation isn’t just about finding some quiet time or enjoying a hobby. It is a process that helps you repair the toll that stress takes on your mind and body.” recognizing the need for both men and women to escape the daily grind, patricia owen, owner of FaCeS DaySpa, has adopted Justrelax! as her business brand and is incorporating the theme into every aspect of her spa services and product offerings. here are just a few of the ways you can JustRelax!

at FACES:

JustRelax! with massage massage is a simple and natural way to obtain and maintain good health and well-being. It helps to ease headache, insomnia, aches and pains, tension and stress. It improves circulation, aids digestion, relaxes muscles and speeds up the elimination of waste products.

new massage services at FaCeS include: the bamboo Fusion massage—combining the techniques of Swedish massage and the benefits of soothing heat with the invigorating energy of bamboo and rattan; Lava Sea Shell massage— incorporating smooth, heated seashells for a synergy of warmth, relaxation and pure bliss; and Swe-thai massage— blending advanced soft tissue therapy with the ancient healing art of traditional thai massage.

JustRelax! with proper skincare Whether your skin is normal, dry, oily, acne prone or showing signs of age or fatigue, FaCeS has the treatments and products to help you look and feel your best. the skincare services themselves are relaxing, but healthy skin also helps boost confidence and self-esteem, allowing you to relax about the way you present yourself to the world.

FaCeS’ anti-aging arsenal includes the SkinSpecific facial, customized to fit your individual needs. the treatment includes relaxing face, shoulder and neck massage, herbal eye pads and heated hand mitts; night on the town, combining facial toning and resurfacing, guaranteed to make you look younger instantly; and microdermabrasion, myotonology, and LeD lightwave skin rejuvenation—all powerful defenses against the ravages of time.

FaCeS anti-acne attack is serious skincare that works. Just ask the freshfaced students at the local high schools who have discovered the program. treatment includes LeD light therapy to kill bacteria and relieve redness.

FaCeS also recognizes the special needs of men with the man’s best Friend facial, created to meet the unique challenges and demands of male skin.

JustRelax! with healthy nails Sink into the plush surroundings of FaCeS’ nail spa, and relax while restoring the natural health and beauty of your nails. If you’re addicted to acrylics and

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would like to break the habit, ask about acrylics anonymous, a 12-step program to help rehabilitate your natural nails. try the new no-Chip gel manicure for beautiful, no-worry nails. the super shiny, sheer, lightweight gel-based polish is available in your favorite colors and stays put for two weeks or more.

FaCeS also offers a variety of pedicure choices, including the SeaSpa, peppermint and pumpkin pedis. For a surprise, ask for the pedicure of the month! add reflexology and a paraffin dip for the ultimate in relaxation and foot care. For an unforgettable treat, try FaCeS’ new rainforest Spa pedicure, featuring rich

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nutrients, exotic ingredients and curative energies to revitalize the skin as well as the soul.

JustRelax! with a bodacious body Whether you are looking for gentle hair removal, sunless spray tanning, a skinsmoothing scrub or detoxifying wrap, FaCeS has a variety of body services to leave you looking and feeling your best. add a eucalyptus steam shower or sauna plus a 25-minute massage and say ahhhhhh.

JustRelax! with the FACES signature brand take your spa experience home with FaCeS’ private label Justrelax! bath and body collection. made with the finest natural ingredients, the products are paraben-free and earth friendly. as a reminder to relax more often, pick up caps, tees, totes and a Justrelax! bumper sticker.

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the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 115,000 miles over a lifetime. Comparing this to a car, it is inconceivable to get that kind of mileage without proper maintenance. For feet, that means regular pedicures. as an active athlete and a fan of four-inch heels, my feet take a beating every day. on a recent visit to FaCeS, I chose the new rainforest Spa pedicure, which was just what the doctor ordered for my weary soles. the service began with a cleansing/softening coconut milk soak, followed by a scrub consisting of coconut shells, bamboo extract vitamin e and passion flower seeds, all working together to exfoliate and invigorate. next came a cool, refreshing foot masque to further remove toxins, soothe and calm the skin. the final delight (and my favorite part) was the foot and leg massage with the silkiest lotion ever. besides nearly putting me into a coma, this pedicure left my feet feeling smooth, looking pretty and ready for a night on the town. I’m off and running again, but you can bet I’ll be back for another tune-up soon.

JustRelax! with a reputation you can trust an island tradition since 1983, FaCeS is one of the largest day spas on the Carolina coast and one of the most highly respected. Winner of over 30 international, national and regional industry and business awards, FaCeS is a member of the prestigious International Spa association. but according to owen, it’s the local notoriety that means most.

Voted best Day Spa six years in a row

by Island packet readers, FaCeS delivers the quality and consistency islanders and  visitors expect and appreciate.

FACES DaySpa is located at the Village at Wexford and is open seven days a week. Call for an appointment today, and JustRelax! (843) 785-3075 or toll-free (888) hhFACES (4432237). Visit or shop online at facesdayspa.com.

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“heaLth probLemS are LIKe baD WaShIng maChIneS,” SaID nUrSe praCtItIoner Joey Deabate. “they aLWayS breaK DoWn aFter FIVe or on WeeKenDS,” WhICh IS one reaSon he StarteD hIS “aFter hoUrS” CLInIC at CroSS ISLanD meDICaL Center. the CLInIC IS open tUeSDay, WeDneSDay anD FrIDay, From 5-9 p.m., anD on SatUrDay, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the Center IS Dr. DaVID DorSner’S, Who praCtICeS there DUrIng the Day.

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Deabate said that when he first opened three years ago, many clients owned just one car and that a sick family member would have to wait until a parent returned from work to get medical help. “my clinic started out to be more of a hispanic clinic. For the people who didn’t fall into the Volunteers in medicine [requirements] and for lack of another option, would go to the emergency room,” Deabate explained. “but my waiting room changed. I really didn’t realize it, but it was right in the midst of the economy crashing when I opened,” Deabate said. now he sees residents from all over the island as well as tourists. “my patients are now locals and tourists with swimmers ear, that sort of thing. We see everybody.”

It was Deabate’s 32 hours a week in the hilton head regional medical Center’s er where he first saw the need for his clinic. “In the er, I tell folks, we look at the things that will kill you then work our way back. that’s where we start,

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because that’s the standard we’re held to.

We have to go that extra mile. When you go there with a headache, we don’t just give you some meds and send you home. you have to have a Ct scan to make sure it’s not something more serious.

“When you come to see us here at the

years ago as a nurse. he’d served in the U.S. air Force for eight years. then the palace Chase program came along; he was sent to nursing school and, as the program required, joined the U.S. air Force reserves. he now holds the rank of major. he received his np degree in

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clinic, we treat what is most common. If you’ve got pressure behind the maxillary sinus and a runny nose and tearing of one eye, we think sinus infection. In the er, they think tumor,” said Deabate. “people don’t understand that, so they’ll go to er for a rash or sinus pressure... and come out with a bill they really can’t afford, through no fault of the er.”

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adult care in Savannah in 2003. When pediatric care was offered in 2004, he went back to school for his certification.

“It gives me the ability to have that full, broad spectrum, from old to young,” said Deabate. he described the type of care nurse practitioners and specifically his clinic provide. “nurse practitioners follow their own model, taking a more holistic

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approach. It takes a different type of person to look at the patient and say, ‘you know what? they can’t afford that medication.’ We need to find a different avenue or find a creative way to get that (if there is nothing else). We look at the whole person. once we get the medication, we ask, ‘Can the patient administer it himself or does he have anybody at home?’ We look at the whole picture,” explained Deabate. “the clinic is for folks who may not have another outlet. they can come to

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me; we can treat them at a reduced rate, well, the most affordable anyway. We have everything they need here. I’ve got x-ray; I’ve got labs; I can do cholesterol in house. I think a typical test takes 10 to 20 minutes to run. It’s all done right here. nurse practitioners are a great extension for a physician,” Deabate said.

When Deabate first came to hilton head, he didn’t know anything about the island. “but I immediately discovered it was fantastic. It is a small community, like the town I grew up in. In wintertime, you

practically knew everybody,” Deabate said smiling. that small town was balboa, panama, the Canal Zone, american Sector.

Deabate credits the community of hilton head, especially the medical community, for the support he has received. he said his weekly job at hilton head hospital hones his skills. he works at the Cross Island medical Center during the day. When he brought up the idea of the clinic to Dr. Dorsner, the physician said, “good idea. I close at 5, you open at 5.”

Deabate also works for Dr. patrick Jordan one day a week, helping out at his clinic on the south end of the island. Deabate said he treasures their relationship. then, of course, there are his monthly trips to atlanta, when he becomes major Deabate with his reserve unit.

When does he sleep? When does he eat?

Deabate replied: “busy? I love it. I don’t know any other way.” 

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Meet tHe doctors profiles of our local medical professionals—from dermatology to dentistry.

what is the definition of wellness? pg. 90

Breast cancer: you are at risk, but are you at high risk? pg. 94

} fever Phobia: separating fact from fiction. pg. 99

why we work out pg. 102

WITH MARK O’NEIL THE NEW CEO OF HILTON HEAD REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

C2: Where are you from originally and what made you want to get into this profession?

Mark O’Neil: I am originally from upstate new york. I spent my first 25 years in hospital leadership at the University of rochester and as a Ceo of a multi hospital system in binghamton, ny. Immediately before coming to hilton head regional healthcare, I was the Chief operating officer of Catholic health east, an organization with over 100 health care facilities in 11 states on the east Coast.

I got into health care with my first job coming out of the air Force, working several entry level jobs while finishing my mba. the more I worked in the profession, the more I loved it. It’s about caring for people and working with people. the feeling of coming home every day and knowing you have been working to improve the life and health of people is richly rewarding. I get a kick out of it.

C2: Describe a typical day in the life of a hospital CEO. MO: one of the great things about my job is that there is no “typical day.” there is constant change in our profession, and leading our organization through operational, budgetary, and regulatory challenges today, while planning for the future keeps me busy. Staying connected to our colleagues providing care and removing the barriers to them providing the highest quality, safest care possible is my day-to-day focus. Keeping our organization connected to the community also is a key part of my day.

C2: Do you have any big plans for 2011 for Hilton Head Regional?

MO: We have set a collective vision for our hospital to be a great place for our colleagues to work, our doctors to practice medicine and our patients to receive care. to that end,

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we will be growing our services in several areas, including ob/gyn, cardiac services, spine surgery, oncology and primary care to name a few. I came to hilton head with the belief that the hospital is a treasure for this world-class destination, and we want to continue to build the reputation of our hospital to fulfill that promise. We have several activities planned, in partnership with our sister hospital, Coastal Carolina hospital, to assure that people in our community and region do not need to leave to receive care that we provide here.

are well aware that many families struggle with bills for medical care and indeed, few of us are immune to rising healthcare costs. at hilton head regional, we have a program in place for patients without insurance called Compact with the Uninsured. the Compact provides patients without insurance with fair and respectful treatment regardless of their ability to pay, financial counseling, reasonable payment schedules and helping such patients and their families qualify for local, state and federal assistance programs or our own charity care policy.

C2: From what you understand of the new healthcare reform bill, will it affect the hospital positively or negatively?

MO: For the most part, positively. the burden of a large

C2: What is the number one reason for emergency room visits in this area?

MO: actually, it depends on the time of the year. our

and growing uninsured population using our hospitals as a place for treatment of last resort is a significant problem here and nationally. While there is much detail to be understood, overall, the uninsured problem can no longer be ignored, and regardless of political belief, the health Care reform act begins to address this for hospitals.

emergency room team is excellent and is prepared to deal with almost anything. except for major trauma, they see it all. We have award-winning services for the treatment of heart attacks and gI emergencies and excellent diagnostic capabilities in our emergency and x-ray departments. In the summertime, we see the snake bites, heat exhaustion and the need to stabilize our visitors who may have chronic conditions that become acute while they are here.

C2: About what percentage of your billing do you have to write off as uncollectable debt for underinsured patients?

MO: Four percent was written off to bad debt in 2009. We

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room? Have you been pleased with the results since this happened?

MO: We do contract with a nationally recognized emergency physicians group and they are excellent. It’s important to emphasize that a good emergency department has several components, including everything from registration, environmental services, nursing and all of the departments such as lab and x-ray that support them on a 24/7 basis. a great partnership with the emS community is also essential. all of these professionals, including the contracted physicians, live and work in this community.

C2: Did you use a model when implementing new procedures to reduce the rate of infection at your facility?

MO: We are obsessive about monitoring dozens of indicators for patient safety, including infection rates. When we do find a problem, we are transparent about reporting it internally and externally and have zero tolerance for lapses. We are constantly searching for the best practices nationally and implementing them here. one example would be our participation in the Johns hopkins Stop bSI protocol for preventing potentially serious central line infections. When we identified a problem with this type of infection, we implemented the hopkins protocol and have had zero of these infections in our intensive care unit for

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well over a year. hospital acquired conditions are a problem nationally, and we take them very seriously locally.

C2: Is there anything you would like our readers to know about hospital visits, in general?

MO: We want to be active partners with our patients and their families when they need to use our services. there are several ways to let us know how we are doing, both during a visit and after. We treat every compliment that we get as an opportunity to thank and reinforce our colleagues for a job well done and every complaint as an opportunity to improve, without being punitive. I personally review every compliment and complaint and am easy to reach directly. I can be reached at hhh-Ceo@tenethealth.com or www.hiltonheadregional.com.

C2: Do you think the new four-year nursing plan at USCB is going to help the pool of applicants you have to choose from locally?

MO: We’re quite proud of our partnership with USCb and pleased that the new nursing program will shore up our ability to recruit and retain nurses locally.

C2: Do you have any plans to affiliate Hilton Head Regional with any larger medical research hospitals/centers in the future?

MO: In fact, we do have a strong affiliation with the medical University of South Carolina. this has, most recently, allowed us to significantly strengthen our services in such areas as breast

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surgery. We intend to grow this relationship over time. We have also just implemented a partnership with a group of radiologists that, through innovative technologies, allows us to have x-rays interpreted by nationally known radiologists from all over the country, many of whom have strong academic connections.

C2: This is just really a fun question, but how many babies were born last year and how do we stack up against other communities of our size?

MO: Seven hundred forty-one babies. It’s important that patients have confidence in the hospital where their child will make his or her entrance into the world. our team of physicians, nurses and other staff are committed to providing high quality, family centered care and we want patients to know that they are in good hands. our patient satisfaction in the women’s center is consistently five-star.

C2: Last question! What do you like to do in your spare time when you aren’t looking out for the well-being of our local community?

MO: my first love is to stay connected with my family.

I have four daughters and one grandson. one of my girls is here with us and still in high school, but the others are in other places. So we’ve learned to “Skype” and try to live by what we call the “30-day hug” rule!

I am also an outdoors person and love to hike, bird watch, fish and play golf. 

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hat is the definition of wellness? alternative health options. more than ever before, we today’s world demands more answers and more hear this word in the news, on choices. no longer is it acceptable to just deal with some of billboards, in conversation and the additional physical and mental complaints associated even at work. Interestingly, there is with an ailment. people want to deal with all their issues no universally-accepted definition of wellness. there is, in order to feel better. health and wellness centers fill the however, a set of common characteristics seen in most gaps among the array of traditional medical services. thoughtful attempts at a definition of wellness. there are a variety of health and wellness centers Wellness is generally used to describe a healthy for just about anything. most commonly, these facilities balance of the mind, body and spirit, which may result treat diseases or help manage pain. however, there are in an overall feeling of well-being. the national Wellness centers for weight loss, insomnia, allergies, infertility, Institute has also defined wellness as “an active process chronic fatigue and menstrual cramps, to name a few. of becoming aware of and making choices toward a they offer a way for patients to get the most out of their more successful existence.” treatment by providing additional means to help the our lifestyles today have patient feel better and look better. provided us with many more Health and Wellness centers there are even wellness facilities choices than in previous decades. that focus on stress relief and are a hallmark of our times— We find ourselves asking which beautification through services one-stop shopping centers for cell phone to buy and what such as massages, facials and preventive health. vacation package to book. you hydrotherapy. the choices are may wonder if you’re hip enough or even if you have endless. enough money to be trendy. Such thoughts can be the goal of wellness facilities is to achieve optimal stressful. plus, long work hours, lack of exercise and an overall health. Whether you suffer from a debilitating inadequate diet contribute to the deterioration of health. disease such as cancer or are plagued with chronic pain With all that we have to deal with, we may find we or stress issues, these centers offer a variety of services need a way to bring balance to ourselves. health and to enhance quality of life. With traditionally trained wellness centers may hold the key. physicians and therapists and alternative medicine health and Wellness centers are a hallmark of professionals, wellness clinics can help you overcome our times—one-stop shopping centers for preventive just about any health obstacle with an integrated multihealth. they provide contemporary solutions in peaceful discipline approach. environments. Some of these innovative health facilities the centers offer a wide range of services. Some focus on specific diseases or ailments, while others centers focus on providing chiropractic care, while others concentrate on enhancing inner and outer beauty. these may offer a range of wellness options including things centers often combine traditional medical services with like nutrition classes, group meditation sessions, and

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psychological care. In some cases, the center may be comprised of a Dr. Chris Most, group of alternative Chiropractic medical practitioners physician. who have decided to practice together in a cooperative which provides complete care for patients, with a strong grounding in chiropractic care. physical and mental health issues are addressed through a comprehensive treatment plan. these action plans employ traditional techniques infused with alternative methods such as chiropractics, holistic medicines, massage therapy or acupuncture. Diets and lifestyles are evaluated and addressed as well.

SElECTING THE RIGHT HEAlTH AND WEllNESS CENTER Finding the right health and wellness center requires a little bit of shopping. here are a few tips that may help you in making the right choice: • Check to see if your insurance plan will cover your visit to a health and wellness center, especially if its scope

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• ask close friends and families if they use or frequent a health and wellness center. If so, ask if there is one they would or would not recommend.

• make a list of two or three health and wellness centers in your community.

• make a list of questions to ask when you visit: What services do they offer?; do they accept insurance of any kind?; what is the make-up and background of the staff?; and do they offer discounts for multiple visits?

Keep in mind that wellness centers should have a multidisciplinary team of medical doctors, doctors of chiropractic, physical/occupational therapists, massage therapists and other professionals who work together to diagnosis and design treatment plans tailored to each individual patient. office hours should be convenient, and there should be minimal wait time. make sure there is ample parking, especially if you cannot walk long distances. In addition, you will find that the best wellness centers look to improve your health and quality of life by teaching and practicing the true principles  of integrated wellness care.

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Breast Cancer: You are at risk, but are you at high risk? article by Virginia m. herrmann, mD •

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daughter), particularly at a young age, such as before menopause, increases a woman’s risk, with each diagnosed first degree relative.

For example, a woman who has both a mother and sister with breast cancer is at greater risk than a woman with just a mother who had breast cancer.

Families who have breast cancer in multiple relatives may • have hereditary breast cancer from an abnormal family gene.

• breast cancer researchers have identified two abnormal genes • that significantly increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer, called • brCa 1 and brCa 2 gene. those who carry one of these abnormal genes are at In addition to these five factors, there are other women who are at an even higher risk for breast cancer. the national Cancer significantly increased risk for breast cancer, as well as other cancers such as ovarian cancer.

Institute estimates there are over 5 although not common, about 5 to 10 million women in the United States percent of women diagnosed with who are at significantly increased risk breast cancer have hereditary cancer. for developing breast cancer. If those Women who have a family history of women can be identified, they can be both breast and ovarian cancer may provided closer surveillance to diagnose be at particular risk for carrying an cancer in its earliest stages, and receive abnormal gene. If families who carry guidance as to how their risk can be an abnormal breast cancer gene can reduced. be identified, genetic counseling and Women who are at significantly testing is available to confirm if the increased risk have patient carries one of these genes, and • A very strong family history of if so, a schedule for close monitoring breast cancer and/or can be established.

• A biopsy that is benign (nonWhat if a woman has a biopsy cancerous) on pathology examination, VIrgInIa m. herrmann IS a SUrgICaL onCoLogISt SpeCIaLIZIng In breaSt Care. with high risk pathology? any woman but has atypical cells. These women who has a breast biopsy should have have what is called high risk pathology. a discussion with her physician about What constitutes a very strong family history? It is important what was found on pathology, under the microscope. most to keep in mind that most women diagnosed with breast cancer breast biopsies fortunately are benign, or not cancer. however, will have no family history of the disease. however, a diagnosis sometimes a biopsy may be benign, but have atypical or abnormal of breast cancer in a first degree relative (e.g. mother, sister, or cells in either the breast milk ducts, or the breast lobules, called reast cancer will affect one in eight women in the United States. however some women have a higher risk than one in eight. Factors which increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer include: • Early age menstruation late age menopause No children or a first child late in life (after age 35) Personal history of breast cancer Family history of breast cancer

Although not common, about 5 to 10 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer have hereditary cancer.

atypical ductal hyperplasia, or atypical lobular hyperplasia. this abnormal pathology can give a woman a four to five-fold increased risk for breast cancer. there are several other types of high risk lesions on pathology exam. a breast surgeon can discuss a woman’s pathology in detail, and give information about whether the pathology places a woman at high risk for breast cancer, and if so, close followup and appropriate breast imaging is extremely important.

Once a woman has been diagnosed with high risk pathology, she can be followed more closely, have more detailed breast imaging (to include mammography, ultrasound examination, or MRI scanning) to improve early detection. the breast health Center of hilton head hospital, an affiliate of the hollings Cancer Center Comprehensive breast program, has a dedicated high risk program, where women are assessed to determine their individual risk. patients are seen, examined, and evaluated by Dr. Virginia herrmann, a surgical oncologist specializing in breast care, and June Kasiak-gambla, rn, a breast care coordinator with extensive experience in risk assessment and counseling. Dr. Virginia herrmann is a professor of surgery at mUSC, and a member of the hollings Cancer Center Comprehensive breast team. the patient’s individual risk is determined and discussed in detail, along with strategy to reduce risk and detect breast cancer earlier. once a woman has been diagnosed with high risk pathology, she can be followed more closely, have more detailed breast imaging (to include mammography,

A large trial completed in the United States, called the STAR trial, has shown that both Tamoxifen and Raloxiphene (Evista) reduce the risk of breast cancer by 50 percent.

ultrasound examination, or mrI scanning) to improve early detection. patients are also offered ways to reduce their risk of breast cancer. Some women may be candidates to receive one of two medications that have been shown to reduce breast cancer risk by 50 percent. a large trial completed in the United States, called the Star trial, has shown that both tamoxifen and raloxiphene (evista) reduce the risk of breast cancer by 50 percent. a surgeon trained and specializing in breast cancer, like Dr. herrmann, can determine if you are a candidate for risk reduction medication. If there are clinical trials available, yvonne pierce, rn, the clinical trials nurse at the breast health Center, can educate the patient and family about the trial and whether they would be appropriate to participate in the trial.

If you think you may be at high risk for breast cancer, call the breast health Center at (843) 682-7377, where they can provide you with accurate estimate of your risk and the tools available to lower that risk. ď‚?

Marie Villet and The Breast Health Center marie Villet’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33. It took a radical mastectomy and chemotherapy to stop its progression. her aunt discovered breast cancer too late and died of the disease at age 50. marie knew she was high risk and she worried. moving to tiny hilton head Island from France, marie held little confidence that she could locate a specialist to help her in such a small community. to her relief, she discovered Dr. Virginia herrmann and the breast health Center at hilton head hospital. marie has been seeing Dr. herrmann for nearly five years. It was through the doctor’s diligence that a small precancerous growth was detected and removed

via biopsy before it turned deadly. now, marie gets examined every three months and has at least one mrI and one mammogram annually. this imaging helps Dr. herrmann more clearly perceive subtle changes in the breast tissue.

Despite the ongoing debate regarding annual mammography, marie believes it’s essential to have it done every year.

Dr. herrmann also suggests other measures to reduce marie’s risks. as a result of Dr. herrmann’s recommendations she has altered her diet and incorporated exercise into a daily routine. marie enjoys candid discussions with Dr. herrmann about what she can do personally to forestall the onset of cancer. “We have easy conversations about my various options,” said marie with a smile.

“It’s not in medical, technical terms, but in a way that’s easy to understand. She even speaks French!” marie Villet feels fortunate to have a specialist following her so closely. this confidence reassures her family as well. marie’s mother did not live long enough to know her granddaughter, amelie, but with the care she’s now receiving, marie believes she will avoid a similar fate. “If I develop anything, it will be caught early,” she said. 

Fever Phobia:

Separating fact from ďŹ ction. article by by Lance S. Lowe, m.D.

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ever has always been one of the most common reasons for parents to contact their children’s doctor.

Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions regarding fever, causing fear and anxiety as well as unnecessary concern. many parents view fever as a sign of serious illness. but many physicians today believe that by aggressively treating fever, we may be prolonging the course of an illness.

Why then do we have such a concern to treat fever? many have heard and believe that fever, in and of itself, can cause serious harm. many believe that fever will cause seizures, brain damage and even death. It is true, fever may lower the seizure threshold in a child who is predisposed to seizures, but this occurs in less than three percent of children. It should be reassuring to know these febrile convulsions are almost always completely harmless. brain damage, organ damage and death are extremely unlikely to occur in a child with fever. Some parents believe that dehydration can easily occur during periods of fever; however this is extremely unlikely, except when coupled with vomiting and diarrhea.

the normal body temperature has been defined as 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but can range from 97-100 degrees F and still be normal in children. Infants tend to have a slightly higher body temperature than older children. most pediatricians define fever as 100.4 degrees F or higher. It is known there is a slight increase in serious infection if the temperature is 104 degrees F or higher. many parents are concerned about the proper way to measure their child’s temperature. the most accurate home measurement of body temperature is the use of the rectal thermometer. however, if the child is able to cooperate, oral measurement is adequate in most children over the age of four. other thermometers have been developed to measure temperature in the ear and on the skin. these thermometers have a high degree of inaccurate measurements (especially in children under the age of one). pacifier thermometers, on average, need to be held within the mouth for a minimum of four minutes and are not recommended for use. the common drugstore digital thermometer is very adequate for measuring the temperature of a child at home.

Fever Phobia: the best method of measuring the temperature of a child is dependent upon age. Infants and children up to the age of four can be reliably measured using a thermometer placed deep under the armpit and then verified rectally if the temperature is under 97 degrees F or above 100 degrees F. after the age of four, most children will cooperate with the thermometer placed under the tongue. the ability to raise the temperature of the body is controlled by the brain. It is by inhibiting this mechanism that fever reducing medicines such acetaminophen (tylenol) and ibuprofen (advil & motrin) do their job. many parents want to treat fever to make their child more comfortable. precautions must be taken when giving your children medicine, especially concerning acetaminophen as it is very easy to overdose on this medication, especially when many over-the-counter (otC) cough and cold preparations contain acetaminophen as an added ingredient. both acetaminophen and ibuprofen work equally well at reducing fever and come in many forms and concentrations. many parents ask about alternating dosing of these drugs, however with the potential for incorrect dosing being so high, it is generally not recommended or encouraged. many parents also tend to use external cooling measures to lower the fever in a sick child. tepid water baths or sponging can help lower the body temperature more quickly when combined with anti-fever drugs. alcohol or cold water should neVer be used with children as shivering can actually increase body temperature.

So what should you do about fever? If children (above

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three months of age) are acting fine with occasional periods of playfulness, drinking well and not bothered by the fever, my advice would be to do nothing. obviously, if your child is miserable, not drinking well, not sleeping, vomiting, or has a history of febrile seizures, then anti-fever medicines can be helpful. however, there is no specific temperature that must be treated. the brain is very smart and will not allow a fever to climb to uncontrollable levels. there are two good rules regarding the treatment of fever in children. one, there is no need to awaken your child to check his temperature or to give him medicine. If the child is sleeping, he is doing fine. Secondly, your child needs to be without fever and no fever reducing medicines for 24 hours before returning to school or childcare.

So when should you contact your doctor? If your infant under the age of four months has a fever, your doctor should be notified immediately. no infant under three months should be given fever-reducing medicines without consulting a doctor. you should also consult your doctor if your child is inconsolable or has had a fever longer than three days, especially if there are no other symptoms. you should notify your doctor if the temperature climbs above 104 degrees F. If your child is not drinking well, is urinating infrequently, or has significant pain, your physician should be called. also, if your child shows any signs of delirium or unresponsiveness, your doctor should be called, especially if this has never happened before. most importantly, remember that fever is the best way to ď‚? fight of most illnesses.

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WHY WE WORK OUT YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT EXERCISING. IT’S A LIFE-ALTERING DECISION, ONE WITH AN IMPACT THAT LASTS YOUR ENTIRE LIFE—IF YOU FOLLOW THROUGH. ARTICLE BY DON FOXE

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t is a decision that affects you, your family, and even those around you at work—if you follow through. maybe it would help if you knew why those of us who go to health clubs go there to work out. after all, you don’t have to join a health club to exercise—or do you?

We’re a pretty diverse group: men and women, young and old, business owners, employees, retirees and every race and creed. but, when we enter our club, all those labels simply drop away. We become family. It is one of the few places where you can still find that experience. Shared experiences, and shared expectations.

We each go to the club for our own reasons, each with our own personal commitment. Some of us are trying to shed a few pounds, while some are trying to shed the baggage that life has a way of heaping onto our sore backs. For many, the extra weight and the extra baggage seem to go hand-in-hand. but for all of us, when we change out of our “street clothes” and into our “gym clothes,” the burdens of life become lighter for a time.

We see friendly, familiar faces. We encourage others on their journey, and they, in turn, encourage us. We welcome new faces, and we help them feel like they are a part of our fitness family, because we were also a new face once. We share our experiences and knowledge and learn from theirs.

We would be lying to say it is always easy. It isn’t. Some days the excess baggage is so heavy, it almost drags us under. the alarm goes off too early. on some days, turning left to go home instead of right to go to the club seems like the easier choice. but we get up, we get our bag, and we go to class.

We make that turn towards the club—the right turn—because we were once where you are now: unsure. We know now the rewards of exercise, and we recall the sorrows we suffered before exercise became a regular part of our lives. We made that step you are considering, and we followed through.

When the alarm goes off, we put our feet on the floor, we leave our baggage on the shelf, and we turn to the club.

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WE WOULD BE LYING TO SAY IT IS ALWAYS EASY. IT ISN’T. SOME DAYS THE EXCESS BAGGAGE IS SO HEAVY, IT ALMOST DRAGS US UNDER. THE ALARM GOES OFF TOO EARLY. ON SOME DAYS, TURNING LEFT TO GO HOME INSTEAD OF RIGHT TO GO TO THE CLUB SEEMS LIKE THE EASIER CHOICE.

every time we continue to follow through in this way, the baggage becomes lighter, the mind and the body become stronger, and we take another step towards a better and more fulfilling life.

It’s true, we do march to a different drummer; we make no excuse for that.

We’re the exception in today’s society, where most people would rather not exercise; where excuses override reasons; where taking personal responsibility for your own way of life is an endangered concept. We know that many people cannot understand our persistence, and we also know many wish they had that same persistent attitude. We each found our own answer for why we must

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exercise, and you are at that tipping point in your life.

Do you really want to continue the same old routines you’ve been living until now? It would be easier. but what brought you to this point where you are really, seriously, considering making a change? please know this one thing. We’ve been where you are. there is a better way, and like any long journey, it begins with a first step. go try a health club for a week; the people who work there and work out there are the same as you. they want to help; we all want to help. and should you decide to take the step, know that you (and your drummer) will be welcome. 

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ouse, M.D., a popular american tV show, centers upon Dr. gregory house, a medical mastermind who leads a talented team of budding diagnosticians at a prominent, state-of-the-art teaching hospital. While Dr. house’s sarcastic demeanor, cool, businesslike bedside manner and flippant remarks won’t win him any mother teresa awards, his genius out-of-the-box deduction and passion for pinpointing the truth, or root of a problem are irrefutably unrivaled and riveting.

Dr. Joseph hickey, a board certified internist, author, researcher and founder of the hickey Wellness Center, could easily be considered hilton head Island’s real life version of house—not because they share a similar disposition (hickey is one of the friendliest, most likeable folks you could meet), but because they share a penchant for perplexing cases, as well as an intense dedication to thorough investigation, accurate diagnoses and effectively treating patients. born and reared in peekskill, ny, hickey graduated from the University of notre Dame in 1973, performed his medical internship at Jackson memorial hospital (miami, FL) and completed his residency at montefiore hospital, the albert einstein College of medicine in the bronx. hickey practiced internal medicine in his private practice in his hometown from 1980 to 1994, during which time he also served as a clinical instructor of medicine at new york medical College and helped establish several community programs. he also served as the assistant police surgeon for the new york State troopers, peekskill police Department and town of Cortlandt police Department. hickey joined an existing internal medicine practice on hilton head in 1994 and, in 2000, founded the heritage medical Center with a partner. In 2004, hickey decided to resume a solo practice, and the hickey Wellness Center, a primary care internal medicine facility, was born.

Located on new orleans road, near hilton head’s south end, the hickey Wellness Center offers comprehensive care, with expert emphasis on cardiovascular disease, heavy metal toxicity, metabolic syndrome and beyond. run with the assistance of an experienced and dedicated team, including hickey’s wife, Lisa, the center utilizes the most current diagnostic tools available to help identify causes of illness or disease and strives to provide every possible course of treatment.

In addition to diagnosing and treating patients using current research and therapies, hickey and his team maintain patient education and preventive care as a top priority. they believe it is important that patients understand how they can help prevent future illness, the impact of lifestyle factors and to which illnesses they may be genetically disposed. hickey’s proven expertise has attracted patients from around the world, and the center’s numerous success stories have drawn increasing attention from the medical and health-related communities. the famed “atkins Diet,” created by robert atkins to address his own weight problem, promoted the low-carb diet and was popularized in his series of books, which kicked off with “Dr. atkins Diet revolution” (1972). It was considered somewhat controversial because it was contrary to beliefs held by many nutrition experts of the time. hickey has been particularly active in research and treatment of cardiovascular disease and was actually able to prove why atkins’ program works.

In 2003, hickey led a study that followed 122 older patients who were placed on a low-carb diet for 18 months. What he discovered was an 82 percent reduction of small LDL (“bad” cholesterol) particles and increase in large LDL particles (less harmful) and large hDL (“good” cholesterol) particles. this study helped hickey determine that low-carb diets could reduce risk factors for heart disease. hickey, who was thrilled to meet

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atkins just two weeks before the diet pioneer’s untimely death (april 2003), said, “We always thought the atkins diet would raise your cholesterol. Well, guess what: it doesn’t.” at the center, hickey reviews patients’ lifestyle, diet and family history and utilizes the latest tests available to measure cholesterol. hickey says that the “Lipoprofile” (nmr) test, which measures Lipoproteins, affords a more precise determination of whether a patient is at risk for cardiovascular disease; he helped publish a well-received research paper on the subject, “Clinical Use of a Carbohydrate-restricted Diet to treat the Dyslipidemia of the metabolic Syndrome” (2003). heavy metal toxicity, a less understood, yet increasingly intriguing area of study and treatment, is another fascinating and promising specialty for which the hickey Wellness Center is known. Diagnosis includes measurement and removal of heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, aluminum and bismuth. the aforementioned metals are considered by many health experts to be toxins and reportedly known to cause a variety of serious diseases and neurological issues, such as fibromyalgia, parkinson’s disease, alzheimer’s and aLS. hickey employs chelation therapy, an intravenous procedure, to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. one local patient, who was initially skeptical, underwent chelation therapy and experienced welcome relief from psoriasis. psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. experts often report its cause as being unknown, or little understood. this particular patient had endured the painful skin condition for 50 years until he came to the hickey Wellness Center and hickey suggested heavy metal toxicity as a possible cause.

So how did a seemingly conventional m.D., with a traditional

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medicine background, begin exploring unconventional alternatives? hickey, an internist for nearly 30 years, describes his medical life as a progressive result of growth, study and a profound desire to accurately identify and solve problems. “my first 15 years was a learning curve. I was taught to diagnose…

Dr. Joseph hickey, a match symptoms to a disease. I also board certified internist, taught as a professor and in a clinic. author, researcher and I was an instructor helping students founder of the hickey ‘figure it out.’ then it dawned on me.

Wellness Center, could easily be considered We figure out what is wrong, but we hilton head Island’s real don’t tell you why you got anything.’ life version of house.

I didn’t want to just treat symptoms. I am very traditional in that everything I do is backed up by science, scientific studies. I am doing my homework and don’t do anything that isn’t scientifically based.”

Said Kevin meany, president of bluffton’s bFg Communications and one of hickey’s staunchest supporters, “he goes well beyond just a textbook approach to help people and solve their health issues. he is absolutely brilliant and ahead of his time.”

Lisa hickey says that new patients should expect to spend at least two to three hours during their initial visit as Dr. hickey likes to spend adequate time getting to know people and fully understanding their concerns, history and medical needs.

For more information, call (843) 842-9960 or visit drjosephhickey.com.

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Dr. Bonnie Rothwell Open wide and say arrrrrrrrt…

It is simply amazing that such a peaceful, tastefully appointed dentist’s office would inspire such passion. but it does. the passionate ones are those who have opened their mouths and let in Dr. bonnie rothwell to create works of art, and they can’t wait to say that their experience with this gentle lady in the bright white smock has been nothing short of life-changing. the office itself is quiet and modestly elegant, with comfortable seating and—surprise, surprise—magazines worth reading.

Large pieces of local art (stunning sepias by noted photographer ben ham) dominate a conference room wall and are dramatically prominent in every treatment room.

It’s harmonious. Light streams in through wide windows, showcasing serene views of live oaks trailing Spanish moss. oddly, there are no shrill drilling sounds, and somehow the smells you’d expect in a dental office are just not there.

It’s clean, crisp and professional. Design, of course, is always intentional. and this one sets the tone for a dental experience that’s as much about art as it is about mouths and molars. perhaps not coincidentally, Dr. rothwell says it was her goal early on to become an artist. painting was her particular interest, and she considered it a likely career. her orthodondist encouraged her to consider dentistry to combine her twin loves of art and science, even though the art part was less obvious at the time.

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(from left to right) aShLeIgh CLybUrn (hygIenISt), Dr. bonnIe rothWeLL, SheryL prISby (patIent CoorDInator), JanIne mItCheLL (DentaL aSSIStant).

Since Dr. rothwell entered the field of general and cosmetic dentistry, after graduating from the medical University of South Carolina and completing a residency in St. petersburg, Florida, dentistry has changed in major ways, especially in the last 10 years. there’s now room in the profession for artists, sculptors, craftspeople and technicians— especially when they’re all rolled into one. Cosmetic dentistry especially requires all the technical skills of an artist: creativity, imagination, an eye for composition, and extensive knowledge of art materials, colors and contours. recognizing the blazing pace of change in the field, Dr. rothwell took over 100 hours of continuing education credits last year—14 are required to maintain a license. She’s also the only woman in South Carolina fully accredited by the american academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which, she says, was an achievement of the entire office staff, not just her. her patients talk with passion and enthusiasm about how extensively their lives and looks have changed, thanks to Dr. rothwell.

Several years ago, tom tomfohrde, a hilton head Island resident, was having trouble with old fillings breaking. “heavy maintenance issues,” he said. as things broke, he had them fixed, and then something else would break, requiring lots of back and forth to the dentist. “bonnie went in with fiber optics, which I’d never had done before, and took detailed photography of my teeth to show me, in magnified form, what was causing the chipping and breaking,” tomfohrde said. “She showed me, on a tV monitor, how messed up the old fillings were and what was causing all those problems.

“She said, ‘I can cap those, and you’ll never have these kinds of problems again.’ She took the old fillings out, replaced them with porcelain crowns, and my problems just went away. there’s a side benefit to all this. She has the technology to custom-craft veneers and crowns in such a way that you end up with perfect teeth—better even than when I was a teenager. these teeth will outlive me.

“I can’t believe she could take 68-year-old teeth and make them like new,” tomfohrde said. “I wish I could find someone who could do that with the rest of my body.”

Jo anne rizza, a hilton head Island real estate professional, calls Dr. rothwell “my favorite person in the whole wide world.” She extends superlatives to the entire Dr. rothwell office staff as well, calling assistant and receptionist Janine mitchell, patient coordinator Sheryl prisby and hygienist ashleigh Clyburn “very caring and thoughtful.” “they take their time to get things absolutely right, and you 112

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never feel rushed; they create work that they can be proud of and they really seem to take dentistry to the next level.” rizza says she gets compliments on her smile all the time. “the befores and afters are pretty amazing. I play a little game where I show my family pictures and ask them which ones were my teeth before, and they’re astonished. now I have the confidence to smile. When I feel that confidence, it brightens me on the inside and I can project that to the world around me.”

Dr. rothwell says she takes special pride in listening and taking the time to get to know her patients. She’s fully aware that she’s in a profession and a specialty that has the power to transform. Sometimes, she says, her patients can’t imagine how going through it all will change their appearance and their lives. “everybody’s different,” Dr. rothwell said. “Sometimes they want their teeth as white as my jacket, and sometimes they want them to be perfectly straight. but sometimes they want little imperfections to add character.” the office encourages patients to bring photos of people whose teeth they’d like their own teeth to look like. one patient brought a picture of eva Longoria and asked that her teeth be made to look like hers.

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“take a close look sometime,” Dr. rothwell says. “eva Longoria’s teeth are beautiful, but they’re not perfect.” brenda Whitlow, a hilton head Island resident whose profession (permanent cosmetics) is a companion to cosmetic dentistry, met Dr. rothwell while the two were on a speaking circuit and later became a patient.

“It’s a sweet marriage, our two businesses,” Whitlow said. “bonnie and I did public engagements together. She’s a quiet lady; she doesn’t push herself on you, but when she shows up, she’s fully present. I’m struck most by her demeanor; she makes you feel safe.

Whitlow’s smile was carefully crafted, by mixing composites over castings and veneers, and Dr. rothwell invited her to weigh in with opinions and suggestions.

“It was like an eye exam: how’s this? Is this better? how’s this? a little bit here and there,” Whitlow said. “She was taking her time, asking questions, making adjustments. that’s a lot of work. and I have been ecstatically happy. “our businesses are similar. you have to take time to do things right and have the passion (so as to) not take shortcuts with the details.” no one knows that better than Dr. rothwell. after all, that’s her artwork walking around.  September 2010

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here is a palatable sense of order to the layout of rich neste’s office, a pleasant arrangement of space and stuff that suggests more functionality than feng shui. after all, as manager and marketing guru for hilton head Island’s Foundation realty, it’s important for him to have the tools of his trade within arm’s reach. three flat-screen monitors stand firmly at attention on one side of an L-shaped wood desk in a busy corner of his office. on his left is a multi-line phone system, and then a slide-out keyboard tray perfectly situated in the middle of his trio of screens. the rest of his desk is relatively clean, less a few loose papers, the obligatory assortment of office supplies and an empty bottle of moet Chandon

the room, providing a few extra spots for visitors and a turnkey workstation for his colleagues.

Just your everyday, run-of-the-mill real estate office fare, right?

Wrong. those liquid crystal displays, and the computer-related tendons attached to them, are ground zero for the winning combination of foresight, vision and dedication to technology-based efficiency that has helped Foundation realty, in three short years, to become one of the area’s elite real estate companies. “the Internet. that’s our brokerage. yes, we have [a team of] people behind it, but the face of our brokerage is a computer, and that’s what it is,” said neste, who helps manage a team of 20

“our business model is based on people using the Internet to find real estate; we decided if we could make the best Web site possible, with the most features that are user-friendly and search engine-friendly, the amount of leads that we could generate would be more than sufficient for the number of agents we have.” - rich neste that commemorates his first sale. pictures of his family—he’s a husband and a father of two, soon to be three—sit alone on a side table between his main desk and his black leather swivel single-seater. a pair of brown leather chairs and another modular piece of office furniture complete

agents from the company’s Folly Field road headquarters. his mother, Charlene neste, is the broker-in-charge. “all we’re trying to do is capture as many people as possible who are interested in real estate.” according to the national association of realtors, 87 percent of buyers now

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use the Internet to search for real estate. hoping to attract some of that massive pool of potential clients, neste and his team have used search engine optimization (Seo) to stake a claim to an Internet beachhead for just about every conceivable hilton head real estate keyword. the company owns over 100 Web sites related to the typical keywords people use when searching online for hilton head area real estate. their flagship site, hiltonheadrealestates.com, ranks number one on the google, yahoo and bing search engines for the most popular island-related property searches.

“In the past, most of the real estate companies relied on walk-in traffic, before the Internet evolved into what it is now.

So, if you had a good location for a real estate brokerage, people would just walk through the door, and then you’d go out and check [out] property. now, most of the people are working with a realtor before they drive over the bridge, because they

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were sitting in ohio or new york online,” said neste, who has transitioned recently from being the brokerage’s top agent to its field conductor. “people are sitting in the snow, or someplace where [the setting] is not as desirable; they go online and type in hilton head real estate, or Sea pines real estate, or palmetto Dunes real estate; they find our Web site—all of the community information, videos, market trends, foreclosures, short sales—and they have all the tools, before they even get here, to know which properties they want to see.” at a given point in the day, neste may use his computer hundreds of times, and often for just as many purposes. In the morning, it may be to track down information on a prospective client or to check the analytics on hundreds of islandrelated real estate keyword searches. In

the afternoon, he may use it to update the home tour videos across his company’s legion of real estate and vacation rental sites. or he may read up on industry trends, syndicate a property’s listings on thousands of Web sites countrywide or just shoot a brief e-mail to one of his 20 agents with links to self-improvement or business-building tips. the point is, he’s always doing something—anything—to grow Foundation realty, and in a way that simply wouldn’t have been possible a generation ago without the cultural revolution brought about by the personal computer and the Internet. “our business model is based on people using the Internet to find real estate; we decided if we could make the best Web site possible, with the most features that are user-friendly and search engine-friendly, the amount of leads that we could generate would be more than sufficient for the number of agents we have,” said neste. “and we’ve reached the point where we continue to add new agents because we just have too many leads coming our way. I know that sounds crazy in this market, but that’s kind of what’s happened.” even in the ultra-competitive Lowcountry real estate market, the accomplishments of Foundation realty are staggering. While other companies are scrambling for leads (buyers or sellers), closing satellite offices or losing agents to attrition, Foundation realty has seen its productivity increase at least twofold

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each year it has been in business. though 85 percent of their business comes from representing buyers, neste insists they are a go-to company for those looking to sell property in the area as well.

2009 was a record year financially for Foundation realty, a milestone they surpassed with alarming speed by april, 2010. With over 6,000 people a day visiting one of the Foundation realty Web sites and a war chest of over 300,000 prospect e-mail addresses, neste estimates that his agents are 400 percent more profitable than the average local mLS agent as of august, 2010.

Four hundred percent? really? “the Internet,” he answers reflexively. “that’s the way of the future. It’s simply the easiest way to reach the most people.

Information is power, and the more people know about the market before they get here, the less time our agents have to spend educating our clients about the current market conditions.”

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or just to dip your toes in the water with a rental, the staff at Foundation realty is only a phone call away. but they’re also just a point, click and a “submit” away too, and that’s really what puts them in the rarefied air atop hilton head Island’s swelling real estate wave. 

For more information, please visit any of the main Foundation Realty Web sites: hiltonheadrealestates.com, blufftonrealestates.com and hiltonheadrentals.com. you can also reach Foundation Realty toll-free at 1-800-717-9876.

Their main office is located at 22 Folly Field Road, (on the corner of Highway 278 and Folly Field Rd).

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his is not your father’s liquor store. or your grandfather’s, for that matter. though all liquor stores and package shops share the same purpose—to conveniently match customers with their products of choice—there is something quite different in the air at bluffton’s riptide Liquors. Somehow the ‘liquor store’ or ‘package shop’ label doesn’t quite do the new ownership justice, as the popular drink tank radiates a higher evolutionary station than your run-ofthe-mill corner booze mart. “most liquor stores are just bland—you walk in and [it’s] white walls and shelves, no theme; but we wanted to have a theme here,” said riptide owner tracy Williams, 36, who opened his first store on burnt Church road in 2008, followed by the flagship rose hill plantation location in october 2009. “people come in and say, ‘It’s like being in a [beach] club when we come in here.’ they come in, have fun, and hopefully they’ll want to come back again.” gleaming, sky-blue walls create a sublime canvas for riptide Liquors’ tropical haven. a flock of multicolored parrots hover politely below the store’s high ceilings. the checkout counter, a tiki hut adorned with bamboo thrushes, brings to mind images of Key West’s Duval Street or the sun-splashed whitecoral shores of French polynesia. a beach umbrella

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marks the store’s equator, a beacon for even the most spiritless of visitors. a weathered oak barrel, ostensibly a display stand for single-serving intoxicants, is also a dutiful homage to the Lowcountry’s unique place in rum-running lore and legend. Form and function meet again as an Internet-enabled flat-screen monitor doubles as a tropical oasis screensaver and cocktail search engine, designed to quench any customer’s drink recipe requests. the setting and experience at riptide Liquors is as well-crafted as it is intentional and thorough. attention to detail is thoughtful, yet subtle, nuanced and satisfying as a well-blended lime daiquiri. the speaker system rotates an inviting mix of parrothead-friendly satellite radio fare with an endless summer’s worth of songs that have been cross-checked for the faintest traces of liquor and alcohol references (the Snoop Dogg anthem, “gin and Juice” or the andrews Sisters’ calypso classic, “rum and Coca-Cola,” for example). yet somehow, amid all the precision, the vibe at riptide Liquors remains casual, inviting and ultimately, intoxicating.

Williams, the store’s affable, mannered leader, traces his unique riptide concept not to a small business planning workshop or even a lifelong passion for alcohol, but to a less complicated mental state.

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Church road] location online for sale.

So I was like, ‘maybe, that’s something good to do,’” he explained.

So, he did it—not on a lark, but rather with a single-minded purpose: to deliver a truly positive, memorable and unique shopping experience that customers would feel compelled to share with even their most tee-totaling friends.

“I wanted to have the nicest liquor store around, and it’s been proven that this is ...,” said Williams, pausing momentarily to search for the right word.

“It,” added greg bramlett, politely finishing his friend, colleague and boss’s thought. bramlett, 40, is the baylor road riptide manager, but that title does not adequately describe his unique skill set. part alcohol concierge, part self-styled ‘intoxicologist,’ he’s the “mr. roarke,” welcoming visitors and locals to riptide’s ‘Fantasy Island,’ a place where they can live out all their saucesoaked dreams for a fair price.

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“We want you to feel welcome, so you don’t feel like you have to sneak around the corner to see what you want to [drink],” said bramlett, who admits that “quite a bit of at-home, on-the-job training” informs his friendly consultative approach. the store’s clientele is as flavored and diverse as a refreshing Long Island Iced tea on a late summer day—hosts and hostesses of house parties and social events, everyday and every-otherday customers, boaters, golfers and the never-ending pour of area visitors—but without the mind-numbing hangover.

“We’re the fun store,” quipped bramlett. riptide also boasts the largest vodka wall in beaufort County and the

most complete assortment of graband-go liquor/mixer combos in the area. though tastes and trends tend to change on a dime, Williams and bramlett roll effortlessly with the times. So whether you need a classic Cosmo, an invigorating mojito, a ’50s-style tom Collins, the good ole-fashioned hard stuff or a strawberryflavored White russian (that even “the Dude” could abide by), the guys at riptide can do the trick.

“I try to get people to think out of the box,” said bramlett. the eventual ether—an elegant concoction of Jimmy buffett’s ‘margaritaville’ ethos with Warren buffet’s business savvy—is a soul-enriching cocktail you will not soon forget. 

Riptide Liquors’ flagship store is located at 95 Baylor Dr. Suite 120, just off Buck Island Road in Rose Hill Plantation’s main shopping center, with a second facility at 50 Burnt Church Road in Bluffton. Both locations are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Sundays. For more information, call (843) 757-7404 or visit Riptide Liquor on Facebook.

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25SECRETS Joni & Carolyn’S

TO MARKET STREET CAFE’S 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS

1985: Change your logo with the times...from a pegasus to a beach umbrella (definitely more HHI appropriate!).

1986: When your favorite customers get sick, deliver soup to them.

1987: pay taxes. (This should be done EVERy year.)

1988: Let your waitresses wear leggings if it’s the fad. as long as they have the market Street t-shirt on too.

1989: a southern snowstorm should not keep you from opening.

1990: If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. (The Gyro has been the same for 25 yEARS!) 1991: homemade desserts are better. enough said.

1992: Don’t price yourself out of the “market.” offer great food at reasonable prices.

1993: have a great location in Coligny plaza. (Can you say “high traffic area?”)

1994: Cater to the tourists.

1995: Cater to the locals. (This should be first.)

1996: have gIant fans for your alfresco guests. It gets pretty hot around here in the summer.

1997: Stay open all afternoon so island visitors have a place to

hang out before the 4 p.m. check-in time.

1998: have waitresses & cooks that have over 100 years combined experience serving guests...at market Street Cafe.

1999: Stay open during “voluntary” hurricane evacuations. the people have to eat somewhere!

2000: Donate your time to charities that have a place in your heart. the humane Society is our favorite.

2001: addendum to 1991: eVerythIng should be homemade.

2002: have a place where pets are welcome too.

2003: We actually know how to create separate checks and we don’t mind doing it.

2004: put photos of your favorite customers on your Web site.

2005: Kid’s don’t like fancy menus. We have hot dogs, pizza and chicken fingers.

2006: never say never. (Carolyn said once, after spilling a tray of drinks, “I’ll never wait tables again!”) ha!

2007: Create a Facebook Fan page to stay connected to your out of town customers.

2008: have over 1,000 fans on that Facebook page.

2009: be really good friends with your business partner.

2010: have one hell of a birthday party! 

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aybe you’ve seen it on youtube: Suzy orman is on mSnbC saying absolutely, definitely, no way should anyone buy a variable annuity; and then a woman calls in and explains that the basic death benefit in her deceased husband’s variable annuity netted her a bonus $70,000 over the account value. oh, well…in that case, Suzy retreated, it did make sense.

My point is this: annuities, like most financial instruments, are neither good nor bad, but instead are either appropriate or inappropriate tools to address a particular financial situation. one thing is certain. they are unique, very different investments from stocks and bonds. and because they are so different and potentially useful, in my opinion, they should at least be considered, if not actually included, in everyone’s retirement planning. here’s what you need to know:

The basic SPIA annuity there are many types of annuities, and they can be difficult to understand, but let’s look first at the plain vanilla type: the single premium immediate annuity, or “SpIa.” the SpIa is your grandfather’s buick. It’s been around in pretty much the same form since the 1600s when it was invented by a Florentine banker named Lorenzo tonti. and who could forget the distress of balzac’s père goriot when he sold his small income annuities to support his no-good spoiled daughters. but I digress…

With an SpIa, you give the insurance company a lump sum of money and, in return, the insurance company agrees to give you a fixed monthly payment for the rest of your life. that’s it.

no catches. no hidden tricks. you live to be 120, you still get the check. you die tomorrow, no more check.

Since most people aren’t comfortable with the second part of that equation, insurance companies have come up with variations to the SpIa wherein payments are guaranteed for a specified number of years, usually five or ten, even if you die earlier (“period certain”). In addition, joint annuities are available that will pay until both you and someone else dies; this is usually purchased by married couples, but any two people can be joint annuitants. the amount of the monthly check is based primarily on the insurance company’s calculation of your life expectancy. this is their calculation of the amount of time they’ll have to be sending those monthly checks. the shorter the time, the larger the check. other factors in the equation include the interest the insurance company will credit you with during the period, their estimation of their administrative expenses and, of course, a profit. It’s these last factors that can vary substantially between companies, so it pays to shop around. are SpIas safe? at least theoretically, SpIas are not as safe as a federally-insured CD, but they are clearly one of the safer investments you can make. Insurance companies and annuity contracts are highly regulated, and every state has a guarantee fund backing up immediate annuities should the issuing company fail. South Carolina’s guarantee is up to $300,000 of face value. you should also check out the insurance company’s ratings with the major rating agencies and stick to the larger and higher rated entities.

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The SPIA as part of your financial plan the ideal retirement plan begins with matching guaranteed lifetime expenses for food, shelter, transportation, medical, etc. with guaranteed lifetime income. In the days of yore, that guaranteed income came from Social Security and a company pension. today, Social Security remains, but the rest of the equation is up to you. as unexciting and unspectacular as it is, an SpIa is the only investment available that will guarantee a specific dollar amount every month for the rest of your life (and your spouse’s life in the case of a joint annuity). the key word here is “guaranteed.” Certainly there is a possibility of making more money in the stock market or in some other investment; but, if you truly want to guarantee that you will never run out of money, an SpIa is a guaranteed paycheck for life and a terrific solution.

The SPIA as a fix to a busted financial plan When the Dow Jones Industrials plummeted from 14,164 on october 9, 2007 to 6,594 on march 5, 2009, a dizzying 53.4 percent drop, it devastated millions of retirees’ financial plans. take for example, the case of a 75-year-old widower with a portfolio of $1 million, who was counting on withdrawing a “safe” four percent or $40,000 per year to live on. With his portfolio down to around $500,000, his annual withdrawal of $40,000 is now an unsustainable eight percent. his options are to drastically cut his living expenses or, as an alternative, take $300,000 and purchase an SpIa, which at today’s rate, will garner a guaranteed payout of about $30,000 per year for life. this leaves a gap of $10,000 per year to come from the remaining $200,000 portfolio, but now at a much safer withdrawal rate of five percent.

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The SPIA as a guaranteed lifetime “playcheck” an SpIa is normally used to cover basic expenses, but I’ve also seen it used to fund a guaranteed annual vacation: the “cruise” annuity. my favorite “fun” SpIa use was the grandfather who bought a joint annuity with his grandson and arranged for the annual check to be paid on his grandson’s birthday. While he was alive, the check went to him every year and served as a reminder to wish his grandson a happy birthday. after he died, his grandson, as the surviving joint annuitant, began receiving the check, reminding him every year on his birthday of how much his grandfather loved him. pretty sweet!

The deferred variable annuity (VA) now that I’ve explained the easy stuff, let’s move on to the deferred variable annuity. this is the investment that really gets Suzy o going. her main objection, and, of course, she’s not the only naysayer, is that these financial instruments have “very high” fees. Fair enough, but these fees actually pay for some pretty neat guarantees. this investment can be a terrific addition to your financial plan if

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these guarantees are important to you. If not, by all means, stick to the no-load, low fee index mutual funds or etFs.

The basic deferred VA Unlike the SpIa whereby the annuity payments begin immediately upon purchase, the basic deferred Va has an investment growth period called the accumulation phase. During the accumulation phase, your money is actually invested per your instructions in a brokerage-like “separate account” consisting of mutual funds. this is your own separate, individual account, and unlike an SpIa, is not part of the general fund of the insurer. however, by virtue of being in a variable annuity “wrapper,” your account is tax-deferred; i.e. it grows tax-free like an Ira. It also comes with a basic “death benefit”; when you die, the insurance company will pay your beneficiary the higher of your account value, whatever it is, or your investment in the Va less any withdrawals you have made. this basic guarantee, which comes with a cost of about one and a quarter to one and a half percent per year, was pretty much pooh-poohed by financial experts until the reality of the last horrible stock market decade showed just how important it could be.

at some point, you will decide to start taking distributions from your Va. as with other tax-favored retirement accounts, distributions from the Va must begin after age 59 and a half or be subject to a 10 percent penalty. generally, as with a company 401(k) or the like, the Va owner has the option of taking a lump-sum payout of his entire account value or a lifetime annuity based on that value.

The not-so-basic deferred variable annuity now things are going to get a little more complicated. these are the variable annuities that not only have the basic death benefit guarantee mentioned above, but also have additional “living benefits,” including guaranteed growth rates in the accumulation phase and a feature called a “guaranteed withdrawal benefit.” these investments are very complicated because they accomplish a lot in one package. While it’s critical that you avoid investing in something you don’t understand, the best advice I can give is to take the time to learn about these investments rather than rejecting them offhandedly. there are hundreds of interesting Va’s on the market, and there is no way to

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explain them in one short article. What I can do is give you a flavor for the genre. the deferred Va with guaranteed growth rates and guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits these investments are a great solution for someone who is near or just entering retirement, who wants to stay invested in the stock market just in case it rockets up again, but who doesn’t want to risk losing any of the retirement income his investments are intended to generate. guaranteed growth rates mean that even if your variable account value (see above) goes down because of stock market performance, a separately calculated “protected” value will always go up by a given annual percentage and/or will ratchet up, but never down, as the stock market goes up. this “protected value” assures that even if your investment portfolio tanks, you will still have the basic retirement income you were relying on. guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits mean that when you are ready to start collecting income for retirement, you will be entitled, as with any variable annuity, to take your separate account value in a lump sum or a lifetime annuity. however, with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit, you have a third option: Keep your Va going, but

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begin to withdraw a percentage of the “protected” value out of your account every year for life (and your spouse’s life in a joint product). this withdrawal amount—typically five percent of the “protected” value at the time you begin withdrawals—does comes out of your separate account, but it is guaranteed for life even if your separate account value goes to zero.

An example: a 60-year-old with a million-dollar portfolio that he is counting on to fund his retirement beginning at age 65 is worried that another disastrous period in the stock market might reduce or even half his portfolio in the next five years. he purchases a typical Va with guaranteed growth rates and guaranteed withdrawal benefits. now, no matter what happens to the value of his portfolio, he has locked in a retirement income stream from his one million dollars of at least $50,000 per year, or five percent of his original investment.

Depending on the minimum growth guarantee of his particular Va and/or the performance of the stock market, his retirement income stream may go higher, but, in any event, his safety net is in place in case the market tumbles.

Which is better, an SpIa or a Va with “living benefits”? Depends. In general, the SpIa will generate more income, but, except for the “period certain,” once you die, the money is gone. the Va with “living benefits” will pay income out at a lower rate, but you can always decide to stop taking withdrawals and take the remaining value of your separate account in a lump sum. When you die, if any value is left in your separate account, it will go to your heirs.

Consult a professional. take your time. money is a serious business and never more so than with annuities. these are illiquid long-term investments, so before you lock up a sizable chunk of your assets, do your “due diligence.”

Fortunately, no one can sell an SpIa without an insurance license, and no one can sell a Va without both an insurance license and a securities license. this fact doesn’t guarantee perfect advice, but at least you know you’ll be dealing with someone who’s had some training and is operating in a highly regulated environ ment.

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