Sun City Sun - April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023 • SECTION SC Volume 26, ­Issue 8

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April 18, 2023

Golfers galore take to links for Neighborhood Challenge

By Katherine Mace CONTRIBUTOR

Sapphire Lakes neighborhood won the 10th annual Sun City Hilton Head Neighborhood Golf Classic, and the parity was remarkable. The winning team’s net score on the Hidden Cypress course was 254. They squeaked by the Botany Bay and Village Green teams which tied for second, shooting just one stroke off the mark.

The top seven teams were all within 10 strokes. One hundred and eighty-four players on 23 eight-person teams played in the April 1 tournament. On this blustery tournament day, one optimistic golfer said, “If I talk about a hole-in-one, you’ll have to say the quote is anonymous, because I don’t want to jinx myself! “ When asked if golfers are superstitious, tournament founder, chair, and Sun City resident Mike Baratto said, “I think they are careful!”

The event, which started in 2014, was

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More than 180 golfers played in the 10th annual Sun City Hilton Head Neighborhood Golf Classic held April 1 at Hidden Cypress.

the brainchild of Baratto, a former 5th and 6th grade teacher from Hoosick Falls, New York, who coached the junior and senior high football, basketball and golf teams

there. Mike and his wife, Peg, remain deeply enmeshed in this annual event.

On tourney day, golf carts eased off in every direction to position themselves for

an 8 a.m. shotgun start. In an event as large as this, play is expedited by a shotgun start.

Teams spread out across the course and start at every hole at the same time. A second shotgun start tee time was at 12:30 p.m.

“Sun City is founded on neighborhoods and getting to know people. I wanted to meet some new neighbors,” said Kurt Dimpel, an experienced golfer who hails from Pittsburgh.

Dimpel, who joined the Hampton Village team, has played golf since he was 12 years old. “My brother taught me. He was a teaching pro … and sort of a father figure. I took lessons through the years. Now, I play once a week, but also work out, do push-ups, lift weights and walk to keep in shape.”

Dimpel showed a driver head that he said was “just lying in my garage.” I bought a shaft for less than $20 and epoxied it together. Then I tried it and drove the ball 275 feet!”

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GOLF from page 4SC Registration for the event included a hearty hoagie box lunch, served by “the lovely ladies of Sapphire Lakes,” a 10th anniversary ball marker, a beer stein for the winners and a few cash prizes. These prizes and tchotchkes add to the fun, but Baratto said there is so much more to it. “Golf replicates life,” he said. “Decisions are to be made on every stroke. You have to take into consideration the water, sand, speed of the green, and which club to use. You want to play well, and if you miss a shot you feel badly.”

But, Barrato said, golf makes the player a better human being. “You learn to deal with adversity,” he said. “You do it, one shot at a time … and with every shot, you go over what you’re supposed to be doing. It’s a mental game.”

Nicole Hodges, Sun City Community Association golf tournament director, has been overseeing weekly tournaments for more than a year.

“The atmosphere for this tournament is great,” Hodges said.

Though she is just learning to play golf

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Kurt Dimpel shows his Ping driver that he found “just lying there” in his garage. He played on the Hampton Village team.

herself, she certainly knows the mechanics of the tournament. “Rangers circulate around the course to monitor the pace of play. We don’t want to rush players, but we

also don’t want lots of people to pile up at one hole,” Hodges said. “Today, the golfers will play ‘lift, clean and place’ rules. On rainy or inclement days, they are allowed to touch

the ball to clean it – but then return it to the same place.”

This Neighborhood Golf Classic was a net tournament, which means that everyone who played had a handicap, which is established by turning in scores over time to the Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN.) Scores of the top five golfers on each team make up the teams’ scores.

Throughout its 10-year history, seven different neighborhoods have won. There was a year off for COVID, and one repeat winner, Willow Brook Village in 2017 and 2018.

Willow Brook’s team captain, Roy Powers, described his neighborhood’s enthusiasm for this event. “We’ve had pep rallies and parties surrounding it,” he said.

When asked the best way to wish a golfer good luck, participants provided a variety of suggestions, including “Keep your head down,” “Swing easy,” or “Have a great round.” But Mary and Jim Ennis agreed it’s best to say “Hit ’em straight!”

Katherine Mace is a freelance writer who lives in Sun City.

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April 18, 2023

Recognizing climate change as we celebrate Earth Day

By David W. Smith CONTRIBUTOR

“Save the Earth” is a popular refrain, especially as Earth Day approaches, but is that what we are really concerned about?

The earth has been around for millions of years, and it wasn’t until less than 100 years ago that anyone started worrying about it.

The earth had been doing just fine, keeping itself in balance.

The dawn of the industrial age began to change this balance. Energy was needed to build and operate the machinery on which this age relied. Fuel and raw materials were extracted from the earth to produce energy and components. Roads and bridges were expanded to facilitate moving the fuel, machinery and products.

Tremendous wealth was created by those doing the extracting and building, with greater wealth as the primary motivation.

Most of the extracted fuel was burned to create this energy with little regard to what

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was being done to the environment.

Factories were built along rivers to facilitate the movement of supplies and products.

Industrial waste was flushed into the rivers.

Initially, production was geared toward demand, but with advances in production capabilities, supply began to outpace demand. Advertisements began singing the praises of modern conveniences. As supply-side economics took over, products once thought to be luxuries became commonplace. Progress gave little thought to the environment.

Early environmentalists were primarily concerned with pollution of the air and water and the poisoning of both people and animals. The petro-chemical and mining industries began putting up their defenses.

The first Earth Day participants were labeled “tree-huggers” and deemed irrelevant.

The formation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of clean air

Members of Lowcountry Environmental Action took a field trip to St. Phillips Island in Northern Beaufort County.

Seeing so much of the island still unspoiled was reenergizing for the group.

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The beaches of St. Phillips Island are left in their natural state, testifying to the ability of earth to keep itself in balance, in spite of climate change that is exacerbated by human activity.

and water legislation were inspired by these “troublemakers.”

The increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, droughts and floods are all signs of Mother Nature’s displeasure with man’s lack of respect for the planet. These natural disasters have always been part of the earth’s evolution and are a problem only because of the death and destruction they wreak on mankind and its creations.

The greatest current challenge for the environmental community is to combat the cynicism of climate change deniers,

along with well-funded lobbyists, reticent politicians, and a disinterested public, while advancing the goal of making the earth sustainable for 7 billion to 10 billion humans.

Climate change has always occurred as the earth balances itself, but the recent rate of change has been and continues to be accelerated by human activity. Visit Sun City’s Earth Day Celebration on April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pavilion, to learn affordable ways you can invest in our planet to contribute to the earth’s sustainability.

David W. Smith is a member of Lowcountry Environmental Action.

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Standing alongside a shell midden that was discovered under a dead cedar tree, a tour guide on St. Phillips Island shows the group a piece of Native American pottery.

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Too old for Santa, holiday shenanigans – even beer parties

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“We’ll come for Christmas!” they said.

“It will be fun!” they said.

The first of the clan arrived five days prior to Christmas Day. “Where’s your tree?” they wanted to know.

“Christmas won’t be festive without a tree,” they moaned.

I had given away every Christmas ornament, four years before, when my husband turned 80. It was apparent that his balance had become a problem. I didn’t want him climbing the ladder to the attic just to bring down jolly ol’ St. Nick along with all the ornaments.

So, I borrowed “Christmas” from a friend. She had every bell and whistle and no one to share it with. She even delivered the tree, lights and bulbs to my front door.

My daughter-in-law said she loved holiday decorating, so I gave her my blessing and as she diligently worked, I watched – from my recliner. While sipping my wine.

Two days before Christmas, the rest of the kids arrived – along with luggage, two extra dogs and presents to wrap.

There was tons of laughter, plenty of food and gallons of “spirits.” Do you know how much beer adult kids can consume?

Waste Management probably felt our house had held an alcoholic binge party before we all joined AA. Bottles and cans filled our trash barrel. There was hardly any household garbage in the barrel, just remnants of a beer-fest. It was almost impossible to roll the barrel to the curb while it clinked and rattled all the way down the driveway.

On the last night the remaining couple slept in our master bedroom. Hubby and I had to sleep, scrunched up, in the double bed.

When we were newlyweds, it was cozy and embracing. At our age, it was

like a beached whale and an elephant trying to share space.

He doesn’t snore much anymore.

Instead, he lies on his back and spews out this continual obnoxious noise like a whale blowing air through its blowhole.

“The whale” has all these electrical devices throughout the house. There was some kind of monitor on my side of the bed. It was motion sensitive, so every time I moved, the screen lit up, glaring directly onto my face.

I thrashed for several hours, trying to ignore the mammal next to me, blowing air in my ear while this bright light illuminated the whole room. I finally gave up.

It was probably the first time I’d ever seen the sun rise.

One couple left Christmas afternoon.

The second couple stayed five more days. Nine days of company! By Tuesday I was suggesting that they go sightsee in Savannah, shop at all the outlets, or feed their dogs to the alligators at Lake Somerset. Anything to keep them entertained, I always say.

I felt like a really bad mother. Joyous to see them arrive. But just as delighted to see them leave.

In the recent past, I would sob when they left. At our age you never know if or when you’ll see them again.

After this festive visit, I just smiled when they pulled out of our driveway, waving a big farewell to them, while jumping up and down with excitement.

After their departure, I told my husband not to speak a word to me! No talking for at least 24 hours. No cooking, no sharing that double bed ever again, just silence.

It was time to get back to our simple life of iPad, television and daily naps.

The Christmas “cheer” would last us for months.

Chris Roosa is a resident of Sun City Hilton Head.

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LOCATION, LOCATION, TIMING. This Dogwood model is surrounded by two side of water situated at the end of a cul-desac. Home features 2bedrooms,2bathrooms and a den, Open floor plan with a large screened lanai overlooking an expanded lagoon view. Wood floors in great room and dining area, tile in the kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room. Kitchen features Granite counters with copper undermount sink, white cabinets and center island. New roof in 2021 and new HVAC in 2018.

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32 SOUTHERN RED ROAD $561,000

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1 DUXBURY LANE $549,500

Longleaf model with a custom room added by previous One of the best wooded golf owner. Home features 3 homesites on Hidden Cypress bedrooms + flex room, 2 Course. Located on a private bathrooms. Traditional floor cul-de-sac. Dogwood model plan with a large great room.

2BR/2BA plus Den, 18x24 Screened in porch. two car covered screen porch with tile garage. Located in the middle floors, Open floor plan with of all of the activities at Town great room featuring custom Square, Hidden cypress golf built ins, Eat in kitchen with club and activity center, the breakfast bar, island & bay Sports complex, Dog park window, Dining area, Den w/ and the Wood shop.

French doors, Owner’s suite features bay window & walk in closet, bath with double vanity, tub & separate shower, Garage features 4ft. ext., attic storage, cabinets, service door, window, sink & professionally finished poxy floor.

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