Island Connection - January 6, 2012

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W
hen their oldest child was six months old, Jamee Haley moved to Dewees Island with her
husband Jim, who was then Island Manager of Dewees. Fast-forward fourteen years, and
Jamee is a major driving force behind the successful and infuential Lowcountry Local
First, a local non-proft organization committed to educating and encouraging the public to invest
in their local economy with their dollars, their voices, their votes and their hearts.
I asked Jamee to meet me for cofee at the Old Village Bakery so I could learn more about
Lowcountry Local First and her experiences on the island. I hadnt realized that Jamee was in charge
of the hospitality service on the island: from managing rental homes to the suites, and she and I
shared some common experiences about educating renters about what to expect from this unique
island before they get here. I am sure her warm enthusiasm made many an island guest feel right at
home.
After leaving Dewees, Jamee and Jim lived in Jacksonville, FL before returning to Charleston
County. When a group of local business folks and activists began kicking around ideas for ways to
encourage people to shop and support local farms and businesses, Jamee was intrigued and came on
board.
For two years, Jamee worked without pay, building traction and growing the Lowcountry Local
brand. Tey now have several employees, 500 business members, and major campaigns of Buy Local
and Eat Local.
Individuals can get a Buy Local card, which replaces all sorts of coupons and provides the user
with discounts at all local stores. I got mine for $20.00 at Country Bumpkin, my favorite local craft
Lowcountry Local
By Judy drew Fairchild
Volume 5 Issue19 January 6, 2012 FREE
Since May 2007
Lowcountry Local continues on page 9
(left) Sidi Limehouse with Lowcountry Local teaching assistant Ella Cowan. (above)
Lowcountry Field Feast. (below ) Jamee Haley of Lowcountry Local First.
www.islandconnectionnews.com
Dear Island Residents,
As many of you know, OCRM has granted KDP a permit to
build a dock on Captain Sams Spit a short distance across the
Kiawah River from the new dock on Cassique. Friends of the
Kiawah River has decided to appeal. Tis dock would certainly
damage the river bank, and may well be an attempt to build a
structure which would require a revetment, thereby getting
around the recent Supreme Court victory.
As our attorney, Amy Armstrong, puts it, Te Supreme
Court case, in my opinion, is a decisive victory. Te court points
to numerous errors of law with a 4-1 majority. . . . KDP has
fled a petition for rehearing, asking the court to reconsider its
opinion, but I believe it is highly unlikely that the court will
reverse itself . . . . Any new Order [by the Administrative Law
Court] would have to be consistent with the Supreme Courts
opinion, which leaves very, very little wiggle room. . . . One
thing we know about KDP is that they are relentlessly pursuing
development of the Spit and have seemingly unlimited funds to
spend on the multiple fghts. So while its not entirely over - and
probably wont be for a while longer - the Supreme Court victory
is certainly a very big nail in the cofn of a project that should
never have been pursued.
Tis new dock permit reminds us that we cannot aford to
let our guard down. Please help us fnish the fght. To do so
we urgently need your contributions to pay for our past and
continuing legal eforts.
If you donate $250 or more, we will thank you with limited
edition, wearable art! Te internationally acclaimed artist, Mary
Edna Fraser has designed a lovely pure silk scarf picturing the sea
coast from Edisto Island to Seabrook and Kiawah Island. Check
out the photo on our website www.kiawahriver.org, which really
does not do justice to this luxurious and imaginative work of
art.
For a gift of $150 or more, we will send you a signed, matted
photograph of the Spit taken by Dana Beach, which hauntingly
evokes the beauty and spirit of the River.
If you send your check within the next week, your impact will
be doubled through a matching grant from a generous donor.
So please send whatever you can aford. . Any contribution will
make a diference!
Friends of the Kiawah River
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Dear Editor,
I came home from a long day at work yesterday with my
two girls and husband to cook dinner and, I opened up Te
Island Connection and was delighted to read your article on the
Nutcracker. My daughter, Amelia Rose, was lucky enough to be
a part of the production as a baby mouse. We all sat on the couch
and read the article together and Amelia Rose was tickled by
your brief mention of her group in the article. We added the
article to her memory box.
We have been so touched with the opportunity for Amelia
Rose, along with approximately another 100 local children, to
share in the annual celebration of Charlestons own Nutcracker.
Tey had rehearsals with the professional dancers who were so
kind and patient with each child and took the time to make all
of our children feel special.
We have always been patrons of Charleston Ballet but will clap
louder at every productions curtain fall. We now know about
the all of the hard work and the outreach into the community.
Tey provide an unparalleled opportunity for every child to
dance to the steps of Resident Choreographer, Jill Eathorne
Bahr. Te expert guidance from Artistic Directors, Patricia and
Don Cantwell, and the generous hearts of Charleston Ballet
Dancers who are willing to share their art form and stage with
the youngest of dancers.
Tis is Charleston Ballets 25
th
Silver Anniversary and I think
your readers will enjoy hearing more about their main stage
productions as well as the Childrens Series Events. My daughters
have enjoyed these for years.
Jessica Giblin
Amelia Rose is third from the right, and very excited about going on stage.
2 January 6, 2012
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JOHNS ISLAND COUNCIL
Meetings are held at the
Berkeley Electric Co-op
located at 3351 Maybank
Hwy, Johns Island.
Chairman Chris Cannon:
343-5113
CHARLESTON COUNTY
COUNCIL
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Charleston
958-4700
CITY OF CHARLESTON
75 Calhoun St.
724-3745
Monday, January 9
Kiawah Environmental
Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m-5:00 p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Tuesday, January 10
Kiawah Ways and Means
Committee Meeting
9:00 a.m-11:00a.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Wed January 11
Seabrook Town Planning
Commission Meeting
2:30 p.m.
Seabrook Town Hall
Tuesday, January 17
Kiawah Public Safety
Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m-5:00p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
Friday, January 20
Kiawah Ad Hoc Recycling
Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m.
Kiawah Town Hall
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V
ollis Simpsons hands are like Paul
Bunyans. Huge. Callused. Rough
from a lifetime of farm work and
welding. He approached us from across
the feld wearing scrufy overalls and a
tattered straw hat. I somehow knew he
was the artist although his appearance did
not jibe with the image of someone who
had recently been visited by the curator
from the Smithsonian.
My friend Rose and I had made the
drive to rural North Carolina the previous
day. A book had inspired us to seek out
outsider artists. Te South is particularly
rich with these unschooled artists who
are often driven by obsessive visions or
religious passion. Te route had been full
of wrong turns and misdirection. Wed
asked several of locals where the feld of
giant whirligigs was but until we stopped
at the Ryans Steakhouse, no one seemed
to have heard of it.
You mean those fancy telephone pole
things that twirl around? the waitress
asked, I know where that is, shed
told us. Wed driven back out into the
darkness past moonlit felds of knee-high
hay, sleeping cows and shadowy farm
houses.
We better come back in the morning.
I think were lost again, I suggested.
But as we went around one more curve
on the asphalt road, our cars headlights
illuminated a sight that caused us to slam
on the breaks. Stretching for
acres were towering sculptures
covered chock-a-block with
refectors, shooting sparkles of
colors in every direction.
As the wind blew, gears
spun the giant blades, shooting
kaleidoscopes of colored lights to
the horizons in both directions.
Tey looked like party favors
from Alice in Wonderland. A
couple of cars went by without
stopping, somehow jaded to
the sight. We, however, were
awestruck. We stayed until
midnight.
Te next morning we were eager to
return in daylight. As we ate at the B&B
in Wilson, we showed the other guests and
the innkeeper photos in a book we were
using as our guide. Te book is called Self
Made Worlds, by Mark Sloan. Look at
these! Rose exclaimed. And it goes on
for 10 acres! If yall want to come with us,
you can follow us.
Whirly whats? the woman from
Charlotte asked. Tey look very.
interesting but were going antiquing.
Te innkeeper had never been there and it
was only 5 miles away.
In daylight, it was even more impressive.
Craning our necks back, we watched the
kinetic display. Each telephone-pole-sized
whirligig was a scene that turned as the
wind blew. Ferris wheels spun, ducks
and chickens few past smiling cats,
trains traveled down tracks, men sawed
wood, suns and moons revolved. Te
rudimentary shapes of the farm tools, gears
and tractor parts that the sculptures were
made from were vaguely identifable.
As Vollis Simpson, the artist,
approached us from the shed a feld away,
I felt like I was about to meet a legend. A
tall man, he walked straight and upright
despite his apparent age. His face told of
years in the sun on a tractor. How did
you get started with this? I asked him.
He explained that after sixty years of
working his farm, he retired to fnd his
land littered with spare parts, cast-ofs
and garbage. Without a clear artistic plan
or training, he had started welding them
together and had become an accidental
artist. He acted like he had all the time
in the world to stroll around pointing out
his favorites: mules pulling a wagon and a
huge rock and roll band modeled after his
sons that required strong gusts of wind to
turn it. Tere were no other visitors.
Eventually he led us to a large
barn and we walked in and gasped to see
thousands of smaller sculptures in heaps
and piles and smaller whirligigs on shelves
and tables in various states of completion.
Te enormity of his vision and the
boundless energy and drive he had for his
artform astounded us. Tere was also an
edge of madness.
For more information on Vollis Simpson
and other outsider artists, see Self Made
Worlds, by Mark Sloan and Roger Manley.
Carol Antmans column is a feature
of Lucky Dog Publishing. Each month
the column presents adventurous, interesting
destinations within a few hours drive of
Charleston. Carol Antmans passion for
outdoor and artistic experiences has led her
to exotic and nearby destinations far and
wide. For suggestions or comments, email
her at cantman@aol.com .
Inside the Outsider Art of Vollis Simpson
By Carol antman
January 6, 2012 3
4 January 6, 2012
health & Wellness
T
he word cleanse is a buzzword. We
hear it in the media from celebrities
like Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyonc.
Te word invokes images of juices, powdered
concoctions and frequent trips to the bathroom.
For some it seems ridiculous. For others, it may
seem glamorous, like a surefre fx when you
need weight loss and clear skin for a red carpet
event.
But what is a cleanse, really? And who needs
a cleanse, really?
Te word cleanse conjures up so many
diferent images because there isnt a unifed
defnition of cleanse. People promote whole
body cleanses, bowel cleanses, juice cleanses,
raw foods only, and water cleanses. One of my
professors used to say that a cleanse is diferent for
everyone, depending on where they are in their
health journey. For one of his patients, an older
gentleman without much regard to his health at
all, a cleanse meant stopping the nightly box of
Oreos and starting to walk 2 times per week. All
of this variety leaves the public confused about whether
or not they need a cleanse.
In my practice, a cleanse is a concerted efort to eat
and live in a way that supports health and vitality. It
is about making conscious choices and being aware of
how the foods, activities and environmental exposures
afect every aspect of your health. It is about learning
how to eat clean, unprocessed foods and eliminate
infammatory foods that cause vague symptoms like,
fatigue, headaches, gas/ bloat, weight gain, allergies and
skin issues. It is a learning process- food afects every
aspect health.
Each one of us needs a cleanse because each one of
us carries a body burden load. Body burden or toxic
burden is the term scientists give to measure the amount
of environmental chemicals found in the body.
With increasingly high levels of daily chemical
exposure, from the air we breathe, the food we eat,
the water we drink and the chemicals we put on
our skin, everyone has a body burden. As far as
you can get from your body burden, or toxic load,
the better you will feel. A cleanse is about learning
ways to reduce your body burden, creating a new
and lasting level of health.
I recommend a cleanse, like the one I have
described, at the change of each season, ideally
4 times per year. We all get of track and this is
a great way to help you re-focus and re-establish
your health goals. Remember, a cleanse does not
have to be extreme and it defnitely does not have
to be a celebrity fad diet. Choose a cleanse that
has been around while, time tested with exciting
testimonials. Make sure the cleanse ofers support
and guidance throughout and make sure it is
something that makes sense to you. After all, you
want to be healthy for a lifetime, not just for a
red-carpet event!
Sherri Jacobs ND, CNS is owner of Health E Coaching,
Nutrition Made Simple and creator of Charlestons 21 Day
Metabolic Cleanse Program. Te program ofers a step-
by-step process which includes dietary recommendations,
nutrients, environmental changes, as well as an array
of detoxifcation services ofered by Seeking Indigo
(Charlestons urban oasis and wellness spa).
New Year, New Cleanse
By sherri JacoBs
January 6, 2012 5
health & Wellness
J
anuary is the time to start working
of those holiday pounds. Chances
are, with all those table scraps and
lounging around, your canine pal should
probably do the same. Dog running
partners are much more motivating
than humans. Unless they are sick, a
dog will never say I just dont feel like
it this morning and they will probably
roust you from your bed even if you dont
feel like it. A dog will not make fun of
your lycra or criticize your form. He will
not mind running the same boring route
everyday. Best of all, a dog that exercises
is a happy dog all day long.
Before you head out with your new
jogging partner, you need to make sure
that he or she is up to the task. Te ideal
running dog weighs 30-70 pounds and
has a short to medium length hair coat.
Giant dogs like Great Danes do not have
appropriate body proportions to support
long distance running. And, believe it or
not, Greyhounds are not great for long
distance either. Tey can sprint like the
wind, but long trots are not really their
forte. Obvious breeds that cannot become
running partners include small
or miniature dogs, those with
squashed noses like Bulldogs
and Pugs and short legged
dogs like Basset hounds and
Daschounds.
Young growing dogs should
not be considered a good long
distance partner either. At
this early age, it is best to
begin training the puppy to
obey commands so he or she
will heal, stop, slow down and
respect trafc. My dog even
understands right and left.
Tis is very helpful when I
decide to make a sudden turn
or if she is out ahead of me. All this
obedience training can be done within a
couple of blocks of your home while you
are waiting for the dog to mature. Most
are ready for long distance training by
the time they are 2 years old.
Once you have determined that your
age and breed of dog is going to make
an appropriate running mate, go see the
vet. He or she will check out the dogs
heart, joints, muscle and weight. If all
goes well, hell get a clean bill of health
and you can begin training. If your dog
has been enjoying the couch as much as
you have over the holidays, you should
probably start very slowly. Start with
half a mile every other day. Increase the
distance by 10% each week and give the
dog a day of for every day of running.
In no time you will both be enjoying the
spring for an hour or so at a time.
Always keep your dog on a leash. Some
people like the waist leash attachments
and others think they are dangerous
because the dog could pull you over if
he sees a squirrel or another dog. Know
your companion and his habits when
making a decision about what type of
leash to use. Stay visible. Use refective
vests, collars and leashes. Flashing lights
around the dogs collar are very efective.
If you must run near trafc, remember
that your dogs nose is the same height
as automobile exhaust pipes. Try to keep
him away from these nasty pollutants.
Check your dogs paws before and after
the run. If you are running on the beach,
where sand can clump between the pads,
you might want to do this more often.
In general you cannot enter running
races with your dog. However, there
are some races that encourage canine
participation, and these can be great fun
and a source of bonding with your canine
companion. As my friend, who is not an
avid runner, ran across the fnish line
of our local Reindeer Run with her dog
Scup, she said couldnt have been more
proud of her pal and running partner.
Running is not only a way to stay
healthy and ft, but can be the key to
keeping your prized pooch at his ideal
weight and increase his life. Be sure to
follow these tips to puppy-proof your
running routine, and you and Fido will
be active and happy all year long! Mans
best friend indeed.
For more information, visit www.
pethelpers.org or call 795.1110.
Hit the Ground Running With Your Pooch
By Katherine saenger
6 January 6, 2012
Year in Review
2011
January 18
Amy Armstrong of the South Carolina
Environmental Law Project argued
before the South Carolina Supreme
Court in the hopes that the Court
would prevent Kiawah Development
Partners (KDP) from building a half-
mile concrete revetment on public trust
lands.
January 15
Te Wells Gallery at the
Sanctuary on Kiawah
hosted their 2nd Annual
Juried Art Show with
works from 27 local artists.
Te artwork was on display
at the gallery from the
opening on January 15
th

until the end of the month.
February 4
At the Seabrook Clubhouse, Planet D
Nonet, Te Little Big Band from
Detroit blended classic big-band swing,
jump blues, and even snippets of avant-
garde jazz.
January 10
Te Lowcountry enjoyed an
impromptu ice day as temperatures
plummeted into the mid 20s and sleet
covered the roads. Night Heron Park
naturalist Jamie Rood captured some
of this rare event on Kiawah during
her morning patrol.
February 11
Lisa Lord, South Carolinas
Native Plant Societys
President, spoke to the
Seabrook Garden Club on
native grasses.
Timeline continued on page 7
January 6, 2012
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financial
May 11 - 14
Governors Cup Billfsh
Tournament was held at
Bohicket Marina.
March 5
More than 90 runners arrived at Mullet
Hall on Johns Island for Charleston Parks
and Recreations inaugural Mullet Haul
Run, the frst trail run at the areas only
equestrian trail park.
February 18
Excellent artwork and local handmade crafts were
on display at the 23rd Annual Seabrook Arts and
Crafts Show.
April 29 May 1
Te Gourmet & Grapes
weekend-long culinary
extravaganza, benefting the
Hollings Cancer Center at the
Medical University of South
Carolina, took place at Te
Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah
Island Golf Resort.
June 10
Lucky Dog Publishing bid farewell to
their beloved editor, Kristin Hackler.
June 15
Te Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club held their
semi-monthly meeting at Te Exchange Club.
Tey awarded three local high school seniors with
scholarships: Stuart Bowers received a $4,000
scholarship to attend COFC, Avriel aylor was
awarded a $2,500 scholarship to attend Winthrop
University, and Rebecca Robinson was awarded a
$2,500 scholarship to attend USC-Spartanburg.
Timeline continued on page 8
July 5
Tom Stanek of Mutts and Jef
Sportfshing reeled in quite a catch.
Tom and his crew caught 5 mahi-
mahi weighing 25 to 30 pounds
each and a 40 pound wahoo.
8 January 6, 2012
Ti de Char t

Date High Tide Low Tide
Hurricanes, storms, etc., are NOT included in the predictions.
Tidal current direction changes and tide time predictions can be
very diferent. Tide predictions are PREDICTIONS; they can be
wrong so use common sense.
Jan 6
Jan 7
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Source: saltwatertides.com
5:47am/6:08pm
6:32am/6:52pm
7:14am/7:35pm
7:55am/8:15pm
8:34am/8:56pm
9:13am/9:37pm
9:53am/10:22pm
10:37am/11:12pm
11:25 am
12:07am/12:19pm
1:09am/1:19pm
2:16am/2:25pm
3:25am/3:32pm
4:31am/4:38pm
12:03am/11:59pm
12:46 pm
12:43am/1:27pm
1:27am/2:08pm
2:10am/2:48pm
2:54am/3:28pm
3:40am/4:11pm
4:29am/4:56pm
5:22am/5:44pm
6:20am/6:38pm
7:24am/7:38pm
8:31am/8:42pm
9:38am/9:47pm
10:41am/10:49pm
December 10
Te Charleston Convoy of Hope Community
Outreach event ofered free essential goods
and services such as job training, employment
opportunities, groceries, haircuts, health and
medical education for families in need on and
around Johns Island.
November 21
Te state Supreme Court ruled that a
lower court was wrong to rule that a sea
wall could be built along Capt. Sams Inlet
on Kiawah Island.
October 21
Bohicket celebrated
their 30
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Birthday
Bash.
November 20
Te Rural Mission held its 4th
Annual Oyster Roast Celebration
at Bowen Island Restaurant. Te
celebration was attended by nearly
300 guests. All proceeds from the
beneft went to support the outreach
ministry for housing repair
among the very low-
income families
and the elderly
on the Sea
Islands.
August 19
Te Wells Gallery at the Santuary
on Kiawah Island hosted an art
opening for Rothwell/Reinert.
Teir artwork was on display
through September 2.
Year in Review
2011
September 14, 2011
Te exclusive Briars Creek
course on Johns Island served as
the site for the 16th Annual Sea
Island Habitat for Humanity
Golf Beneft.
December 17
Sip, Shop & Be Merry
was held at Freshfelds
Village. At dusk, guests
were invited to head to
the Village Green for a
Holiday Happy Hour
and outdoor movie
screening of the flm
Christmas Vacation.
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T
his Saturday, January 7, the
historic Dock Street Teatre
will host a night of memorable
chamber music. Hosted by the Charleston
Symphony Orchestra, Mozart in Prague
is comprised entirely of compositions by
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Mozart has been hailed across the globe
as one of the great musical geniuses of all
time. He was much celebrated in the city of
Prague, and in return dedicated some of his
greatest works to the City of a Hundred
Spires. Te Charleston Symphonys
concert features the overtures and select
arias from operas Don Giovanni, which
premiered in Prague to much acclaim
in 1787, and Cosi fan tutte. Also on the
program is the overture from Mozarts
Marriage of Figaro. Symphony No. 38,
also called the Prague Symphony,
completes the all-Mozart selections.
Special guest vocalists and College
of Charleston alumni Mara Antnez
and Martin Nusspaumer will join the
CSO Chamber Orchestra, bringing
local Charleston charm to the evening.
A local talent, Uruguayan soprano
Mara Antnez, is in her frst season as a
member of Washington National Operas
Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program.
Ms. Antnez recently made her debut
with the Orlando Philharmonic as Mim
in La bohme.
She is a winner of the Metropolitan
Opera National Council auditions at the
district and regional levels, as well as a
national semi-fnalist, and was an Operalia
semifnalist in 2011.
Also a native of Uruguay, tenor Martin
Nusspaumerhas performed many recitals
and appeared in operas and concerts in
South America, Europe and the United
States. Mr. Nusspaumer was a full
scholarship student of Deanna McBroom
in the Artist Certifcate Program at the
Department of Music, School of the Arts,
College of Charleston. Among many other
accolades, he was a National Association
of Teachers of Singing (NATS) second
place winner in the Mid-Atlantic Regional
Audition and a regional fnalist of the
Southern Region Metropolitan Opera
National Council Auditions.
In addition, Nusspaumer has appeared
in the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, in opera
productions at the College of Charleston,
and with the Charleston Symphony
Orchestra in Aaron Coplands Te
Tender Land.
To purchase tickets for the performance in
advance, visit www.CharlestonSymphony.
org, www.ticketmaster.com, or call
723-7528. Tickets, subject to availability,
may also be purchased at the door one hour
prior to the performance. An additional
performance of Mozart in Prague will be
performed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church
in Columbia, SC, on January 8 at 4 p.m.
More information is available through the
CSO website.
Mozart in Charleston
H
ere we go again. Its that time of year when
folks all over America are saying the same
thing: Tis time, Im really gonna do it! Im
gonna get ft once and for all! But before you go on a
ftness rampage to see how many calories you can burn
in an hour, and try desperately to cut out all your carbs,
or worse, starve yourself altogether, you might want to
consider a simple 21 day approach. Its an approach that
focuses on changing patterns of behavior, rather than a
specifc workout.
Over the next several issues, my wife, Holly and I
are teaming up with Tanja Depass, another local ftness
pro, to show you exactly how the program works. Tanja
readily admits that even ftness pros arent immune to
the seduction of the quick fx and all the distraction of
our modern instant message culture, which is why she is
surrendering to the program and detailing her journey for
you, the reader. Here are the initial steps to the program,
along with Tanjas notes:
1) IDENTIFY THE GOAL
Its a common thing to say, I want to lose my belly,
or, I want to get ripped! But these arent goals. Tese
are simple statements that can actually sabotage goals.
Te running back doesnt say, Im going to score a
touchdown. He instead focuses on the process. He
simply shows up with nothing more than the desire to
do good work and play a solid game. He knows that by
doing this he will eventually score a touchdown.
You too, can score a touchdown (or lose that belly) if
the goal is centered on simply doing good work. So, the
goal should read more like this: My goal is to show up
every day, be present, do the work, and have fun!
Tanjas notes:
During my initial meeting with Michael and Holly,
they asked several questions about my exercise and diet
habits. Te frst thing that popped into my mind were all
of my BAD habits; such as my love of pizza, pasta, and,
of course, cocktails. Tese were the reasons that I would
even seek out exercise. I had become a slave to foods and
drinks, and saw exercise as a necessary evil. It was my fre
insurance after the fre.
I have taught workout classes for several years and had
a reputation of no- nonsense, intense, hard-core classes.
I honestly believed that if I didnt completely exhaust
myself and everyone in my class, then what was the point
of working out? In the past year I had not taught any
classes and could see the consequences of my choices in
every inch of my plumper and ever-expanding physique.
I would eat well for a day and maybe go for a run, but as
I explained to the Broncos, I hated every single second
of it. Not to mention that I couldnt maintain my eforts
with any amount of consistency, because who wants to
be miserable?
Tey replied with one simple question, Ten why do
you do it? In my mind it made perfect sense. I needed to
fnd the way to burn the most calories in the least amount
of time. I was a busy mother of two and would fnd myself
in a panic at the thought of trying to ft into something for
a particular event. Who hasnt tried to run of 20 pounds
to ft into your jeans in time for reservations at seven?
As I sat with Holly and Michael, I realized that what
I have been doing over the years was getting this whole
ftness thing wrong. Tat day, I made a conscious choice
to rely solely on them and have complete faith in their
years and years of both personal and client success.
2) CLEAR THE PATH:
For two decades, I have watched two distinct groups
in action when it comes to ftness: those who fail and
those who succeed. I dont believe a middle group exists.
Tose who fail typically do so because things (or people)
get in the way. Tose who succeed (at everything) clear a
path and keep it clear. It is not all that unusual for Holly
and me to prescribe a good house cleaning (physically
and metaphorically) before beginning a weight loss plan.
Tanjas notes:
So there I was, in the home of Michael and Holly
Bronco about to hear what it was that I was going to
have to do in order to shake the excess weight for good.
We discussed food, exercise and lifestyle. I was able to
hear the stories of the clients before me who had been
down the same path I was about to travel. I learned of
the potential pitfalls and was warned that it isnt all about
the scale or number of pounds. Michael told me that he
could get me into swimsuit model shape in a short period
of time if that were my goal, but thats not what I wanted.
Lifelong ftness was my true goal, although I must admit,
I was really excited at the quick fx thought. Tose were
21 Days to Reboot Your Fitness for 2012
By Michael and holly Bronco
store. Ten I could use it for 10% of my
total bill. You can also get a list of local
merchants and businesses that participate.
Businesses can join, so long as they meet
certain criteria for being local, and they
can then be listed as a local business on
the website and in the Lowcountry Local
First directory.
Jamee flled me in on some recent
initiatives. Te Mom-and-Pop-Up Shop
provided King Street space for local
merchants who could not otherwise
aford the overhead in that great shopping
district and gave them a presence for the
holiday season.
Eat Local is a sustainable agricultural
initiative designed to grow and support
local food systems by connecting local
farms, producers, and apprentices to the
local restaurants, institutions, and people
with a hunger for farm fresh food and
goods. Trough a variety of education,
outreach and apprentice programs, were
working to get good people to good food
and ensure that our agrarian culture
continues to be an integral part of the
Lowcountry economy and way of life.
Lowcountry Local First
When I frst moved to the Lowcountry,
there were NO local farm shares or CSAs
to join. Now there are many, however,
Jamee is worried that an aging population
of farmers and market pressures against
farms will put even more out of business.
Te number of Charleston area farms has
decreased by 20% over the last four years,
despite an ever-increasing preference for
fresh, locally farmed food.
So LLF has created some fascinating
partnerships to encourage the next
generation of farmers: Internships where
apprentices can take 8 weeks of classes in
sustainable agriculture and partner with
Clemson as part of their farm entrepreneur
programs. Next year they will be opening
a farm incubator on Clemson property on
Highway 17, ofering an entry point for new
farmers to use 1-2 acres, share equipment
and expertise, and build a market for
their products. Ten they will help them
fnd available land and move onward and
upward. Tis is the frst program of its
kind in South Carolina. I cant wait to see
more of what they are doing!
I asked Jamee to refect on any
connections exist between her time on
Dewees and what she is doing now. Her
enthusiasm for both endeavors is visibly
apparent. For me, the connection is all
about preservation, she said. On Dewees,
it is preservation of the environment and
a way of life that connects neighbors
to each other and the land around
them. Lowcountry Local First is also
about preservation: preservation of local
businesses, family farms, a sense of place
and all the things that make Charleston
a unique, special place to live. Its those
things that make us #1 on Conde Nasts
list, and those things that need to be
preserved and protected.
For more about Dewees Island, visit Judy
Drew Fairchilds blog at deweesislandblog.
com.
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Johns Island Regional Library
3531 Maybank Highway, 559-1945
Hours:
Monday Tursday: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.
Wee Reads (under 24 months with adult)
Mondays, January 9, 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Time for Twos (2 3 years old with adult)
Tuesdays, January 10, 17, 24, 31 at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (3 6 years)
Wednesdays, January 11, 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
Computer Basics (adults/young adults)
Saturday, January 7 from 10 a.m. 12
p.m. Registration starts 12/24.
Excel 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, January 17 from 10 a.m. 12
p.m. Registration starts 1/3/12. Learn
basic Excel functions and build a simple
budget spreadsheet. Prerequisite: Word
Basics or some experience using MS Word
will be helpful.
Word 2007 Basics (adults/young adults)
Tuesday, January 3 from 10 a.m. 12 p.m.
Registration starts 12/20/11.
Word 2007: Beyond the Basics (adults/
young adults) Tuesday, January 10 from
10 a.m. 12 p.m. Registration starts
12/27/11.
All computer classes are free. For more
information please call 559-1945 and ask
for the Reference Department. Class space is
available for 8 participants per session.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Trivia (grades
6-12) January 3 - 31. In celebration of
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, stop by
the Reference Desk and answer a trivia
question about Dr. King for a candy prize!
PLAY with DAD: Its All About Me-
Childrens Party! (all ages)
Saturday, January 7 at 1 p.m.
Lets put your senses to the test at this fun-
flled Childrens Party.
Childrens Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2 (all
ages) Saturday, January 7 at 2 p.m.
With the help from some new friends, Po
shows of his Kung Fu skills as he tries
to defeat an old enemy. Rated PG; 90
minutes.
Teen Movie Time: Super 8 (grades 6-12)
Tuesday, January 10 from 4:30 6:30
p.m. Rated PG-13, 112 minutes.
PLAY: Skating Fun! (all ages)
Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Come hear skating stories, then practice
paper plate skating.
Club Anime! (ages 12-19)
Tursday, January 12 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Ms. Tama just cant get enough of Hetalia!
Just for fun, we will view the frst Hetalia
flm entitled Hetalia: Paint It White.
Preschool Adventure Zone! (ages 3 to 6
years) Friday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Scientifc adventures on a Preschool level!
Children will explore science and math
concepts through stories and hands-on
adventures.
PLAY with DAD: Puppet Playtime (all
ages) Saturday, January 14 at 1 p.m.
Come to the childrens area and get your
hands on some of our cool puppets!
City of Charleston Recreation
Department Soccer Forum (all ages)
Saturday, January 14 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Talk with a representative from the
Recreation Department and learn about
soccer registration on Johns Island for ages
4 to 18.
Saturday Movie Matinee: Winnie the
Pooh (all ages) Saturday, January 14 at 2
p.m. Rated G; 63 minutes. Sponsor: Te
UPS, 3575 Maybank Highway, Johns
Island.
Sea Islands Book Club (adults)
Tuesday, January 17 at 2 p.m.
January is readers choice! Bring a list of
your favorite authors and books to book
club and lets start the year of by sharing
our favorites.
Wii Sports (grades 6-12) Tuesday, January
17 from 4:30 6:30 p.m. Choose whether
you want to play bowling, tennis, boxing,
or baseball. Refreshments will be provided
for all.
Fri day, January 6
Ladies Sing the Blues
Gary Shrimp City Slim Erwin presents
Ladies Sing the Blues with featured
performers Beverly Guitar Watkins and
vocalist Wanda Johnson, 7:30 p.m. Free.
Held at the East Beach Conference Center
at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. For more
information, visit shrimpcityslim.com.
Saturday, January 7
Birding Trips - Santee National Wildlife
Refuge
Tis refuge totals about 13,000 acres on
the northern shore of Lake Marion and is a
major wintering area for ducks and geese.
We will also search for a variety of sparrows,
birds of prey, and much more! A registered
chaperone is required for participants ages
15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Held 7 a.m.to 4 p.m. $21/$17 CCR
Discount. For more info, visit ccprc.net.
CSO Opera
Te CSO Chamber Orchestra presents
selections from two of Mozarts most
famous operas, Marriage of Figaro and Don
Giovanni. Te Dock Street Teatre at 135
Church St. downtown Charleston. For more
info visie, www.charlestonstage.com.
Sunday, January 8
Save the Light Oyster Roast
Tickets include all the local oysters you can
eat plus beer and sodas. Chili and hot dogs
will also be available. Te Shakin Martinis
will be perform. $25. Held from 2-6 p.m. at
Bowen Island Restaurant on James Island.
Monday, January 9
Opera Lite
Plan to join Dr. John Benzel for the opening
session of the spring Opera Lite series.
Featured will be Mozarts Don Giovanni-
Act 1 with a solid cast with power-packed
staging by the Metropolitan Opera.
Previous opera experience is not necessary.
Held at 3 p.m. at Kiawahs Sandcastle.
WedneSday, January 11
Yoga
Gentle Yoga. Tis class is an hour long and
combines gentle movement with the breath
followed by a deep relaxation. Tis is a great
way to learn the yoga positions, increase
fexibility, promote spinal health and reduce
stress. Tis class is perfect for beginners
and is open to all levels. Instructor: Allison
Zimmerman Held Weekly on Wednesday
from 9 p.m. 10 p.m. at Lake House (Live
Oak Hall) For more information, visit
www.townofseabrookisland.org.
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw
Join us on one or more of our regular bird
walks. Our walk through many distinct
habitats will allow us to view and discuss
a variety of birds, butterfies, and
other organisms. Pre-registration is
encouraged, but walk-in registrations
at Caw Caw are welcome. A chaperone
is required for participants ages 15 and
under. $5/Free for Gold Pass Holders.
Held from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and meets
at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. For
more information, visit www.ccprc.com
thurSday, January 12
Our World
Marian Mazzone, Chairperson of the
College of Charleston Art History
Department, presents Monet, Renoir
and the Impressionist Movement. A
light selection of wine and cheese will
be ofered. For reservations, contact
Sandcastle Member Services at 768-3875 or
sandcastle@kica.us. Held 3 p.m. at Kiawahs
Sandcastle.
Charleston Audubon Lecture
Pamela Corwin will be the guest speaker
for the January Audubon meeting. Pamela
will explain the diferences between
anadromous, catadromous, and diadromous
fshes and describe the various species of
such fsh found in South Carolina waters.
Free. Held from 6 - 8 p.m. at Main Library
in downtown Charleston. For more
information, visit charlestonaudubon.org.
Fri day, January 13
EcoHealth & Wellness Weight Loss
Retreat
Founder and director Tifany Jackson, ND
inspires you to recharge your body and learn
the tools to meet your weight loss goals! You
will spend four days eating balanced healthy
weight loss meals, exercising, learning
nutrition, resting and rejuvenating your
body and mind. Contact Natalie Payne for
more info: natalie_paynekiawahresort.com.
Charleston Marathon
Te proceeds from the event beneft the
R. Keith and Deborah C. Summey Youth
Endowment for the Arts. Performance
groups from the area and area schools will
dot the length of the course along with
water and frst-aid stations. Te marathon
and half-marathon courses begin in
downtown Charleston near 75 Calhoun St.
Te fnish is at the Navy Yard at Noisette.
For more info www.villageplayhouse.com.
Saturday, January 14
Monet, Renoir, and the
Impressionist Movement
Dr. Marian Mazzone, professor of
modern and contemporary art and chair
of the College of Charleston art history
department will present. A light selection of
wine and cheese will be served. Please RSVP
by the Monday prior to the presentation.
Held from 3-5 p.m. at Kiawahs Sandcastle.
For more info, visit www.kica.us.
Charleston Museum Oyster Roast
Te event will feature oysters by Ben Moise,
a curator-led history walk, live bluegrass by
the Blue Plantation Band, and views of the
Stono River. Advance registration required.
$30/museum members, $40/non-members.
Held at 2-5 p.m. at the Dill Sanctuary on
James Island. For more information visit
www.charlestonmuseum.org.
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Day
Our World
Marian Mazzone, Chairperson of the
College of Charleston Art History
Department, presents Monet, Renoir and
the Impressionist Movement. A light
selection of wine and cheese will be ofered.
Held 3 p.m. at Kiawahs Sandcastle. For
reservations, contact Sandcastle Member
Services at 768-3875 or sandcastle@kica.us.
tueSday, January 17
Knitting
Learn the basics of knitting! Already know
and just want a refresher, we can help!!
Knitting is for ages 8 and up! 9 - 10:30
a.m. For more information, visit www.
kiawahresort.com.
Glass Fusing
Glass is an amazing medium in that it
can be used over and over again and it
never weakens. Come learn how to make
a colorful and unique craft that will last a
lifetime! Tis class includes one 3x3 tile
or a pendant. Class is for ages 12 and up!
Kiln crafts take approximately 4-7 days to
complete. Wednesdays and Saturdays from
910:30a.m. For more information, visit
www.kiawahresort.com.
Fri day, January 20
Aggie Zed: Keepers Keep
Te show comprises of sculpture,
installation, paintings, drawings, and
sketchbooks that chart Zeds unique
working methods in a variety of media.
Free. Opening reception held from 5 - 7
p.m. On view through March 10. Held
at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary
Art in downtown Charleston. For more
information, call 953-4422.

Our World & Kiawah Island Arts
Council
Degas and the Dancer flm presentation.
Tickets available at the Kiawah Town Hall
from January 5th. Held 3 p.m. at Kiawahs
Sandcastle.
Womens Tennis Weekends
For tennis lovers across the nation. Bring
your friends and team members to an
unforgettable experience in a beautiful
setting for a weekend of instruction, leisure
and fun. Held January 20-22 and 27-29 at
the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. For more
information, please call Jonathan Barth
768-2838.
Saturday, January 22
Keegan-Filion Farm Fundraiser
Charlestons chefs rally to help Keegan-
Filion Farm, which sufered a fre last
month. Te goal is to raise $20,000. One
hundred percent of ticket price goes to
the farm. Held from 1-4 p.m.at Lowndes
Grove Plantation in downtown Charleston.
For more info, visit www.lowndesgrove.
com.
Sunday, January 23
Opera Lite
Bellinis I Capuleti ed Montecchi
Held 3 p.m. at Kiawahs Sandcastle. For
more information, visit www.kica.com.
Monday, January 24
Fly Fishing Clinic
Join our fshing specialist for a workshop
on the fundamental principals and
techniques of fy rod use. Your guide
will discuss the balancing of equipment,
selection of lures, and the mechanics of
catching fsh on a fy rod. All equipment
is provided, but you are welcome to bring
your own. Classes at 1:303p.m. $75 per
person. For more information, visit www.
kiawahresort.com.
Trough the Eyes of Antiques
Be one of an exclusive few to join Te
Charleston Silver Lady Dawn Corley
at Te Sanctuary for a very special and
intimate weekend. Held from January 26-
29. For more info, visit www.kica.com.
Our World
Dr. Robert Dove, U. S. Senate
Parliamentarian Emeritus, presents
Gridlock and Cooling Saucer: Te Role of
the U. S. Senate. A light selection of wine
and cheese will be ofered. For reservations,
contact Sandcastle Member Services at 768-
3875 or sandcastle@kica.us. Held 3 p.m. at
Kiawahs Sandcastle.
thurSday, January 27
Burning Up!
Learn how to turn an ordinary wood project
into a unique keepsake using wood burning
tools. Wood burning is for ages 8 and up.
Classes are held 9 - 10:30a.m. For more
information, visit www.kiawahresort.com.
January 6
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O
n December 21, Kiawah Island Golf Resort announced incredible savings on
its special Golf or Gourmet Escape packages from January 2 to February 26.
With Te Ocean Course hosting the 2012 PGA Championship, this is a great
opportunity for golfers to come out and experience this magnifcent course before the
top PGA Tour players in the world take it on. In addition, they will be able to spend the
night at one of the worlds premier resorts for up to 45% less than our published rates,
said Roger Warren, President of Kiawah Island Golf Resort. For non-golfers, guests
can experience these world class accommodations as well as some of the fnest cuisine in
the Southeast for a similar savings, Warren concluded.
Te resort is ofering four options, two with golf on Te Ocean Course or dining
in Te Ocean Room or Atlantic Room and two with golf on one of the resorts other
championship courses or dining options.
CHAMPIONS CHOICE
Sanctuary accommodations and two rounds on Te Ocean Course or two
dinners at Te Ocean Room in Te Sanctuary or Te Atlantic Room in Te
Ocean Course clubhouse (or one round and one dinner) - $400*.
Villa accommodations and two rounds on Te Ocean Course or two dinners at
Te Ocean Room in Te Sanctuary or Te Atlantic Room in Te Ocean Course
clubhouse (or one round and one dinner) - $300*.
PLAYERS CHOICE
Sanctuary accommodations and two rounds on either Turtle Point, Osprey
Point, Cougar Point or Oak Point or two dinners at Jasmine Porch or Tomasso
(or one round and one dinner) - $300*.
Villa accommodations and two rounds on Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar
Point or Oak Point or two dinners at either Jasmine Porch or Tomasso (or one
round and one dinner) - $200*.
*Tese rates are valid for stays from January 2 to February 26 and are based on
availability and double occupancy in Garden View Sanctuary rooms or Scenic View
one-bedroom villas. Taxes and gratuities are additional as well as resort fee for villa
stays. Not valid for groups or existing reservations, and cannot be combined with
any other ofers or discounts. Tere are no minimum stays. Te Sanctuary is closed
January 8-11 for yearly maintenance. For more information on the resort, visit www.
kiawahresort.com or call 800-654-2924. Visit www.kiawahgreen.com to learn more
about Kiawah Island Golf Resorts environmental commitment.
Golf or Gourmet
O
n Sunday, January 29, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach will hold
its annual auction at Te Marriott Hotel on Lockwood Blvd. in Charleston
starting at 1 p.m. with a silent auction, music and refreshments. Sunday dinner
and a live auction, conducted by renowned auctioneer Doug Warner, will follow to
complete the afternoon. All proceeds from the auction are used directly to address the
needs of the economically poor on Johns, James, Wadmalaw Islands and peninsular
Charleston.
As Sr. Mary Joseph Ritter, Executive Director of the Outreach points out, the auction
is a signifcant source of revenue for the many services ofered by the Outreach. Te
auction supports our food pantry, social services, budgeting classes, English as Second
Language classes, after school and summer camp programs for local children, senior
citizen programs, prenatal care, dental care, and more. OLM serves people of all
denominations. Te staf is supported by a large cadre of volunteers in all aspects of
OLM programs so that its services are provided with careful economy.
It is the mission of OLM to support and give aid to those in need as a means to gaining
self- sufciency. Proof of the
success to date is the number
of recipients of services who
return as confdent members of
society to volunteer in behalf of
others.
Your support of the auction
will not only provide you with a
very pleasant afternoon, a good
dinner and the opportunity to
mingle with friends but ofer
you the chance to acquire fne
wines, plan exotic trips such as
one to the game parks of Africa,
or bid on dinners at any number
of restaurants in the area.
Tickets are $75 and can be
ordered by calling 559-4109.
Caption: Sister Mary Joseph Ritter, Executive Director of the Outreach, displays a fne
oriental rug donated to the Outreachs live auction by Southeastern Galleries.
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Annual OLM Auction
January 6, 2012
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L
ocal bird enthusiasts are preparing to scour the Sea
Islands January 5 for an inaugural count of the
areas bird population.
Slated to set out at 6:30 a.m. from Kiawahs Town
Hall, the Sea Island Christmas bird count, a recent
addition to an annual intercontinental survey speckled
across North, South and Latin America, will contribute
fndings toward the National Audubon Societys (NAS)
expansive bird studies examining long-term trends in
population densities and migratory patterns.
Kiawah wildlife research assistant Aaron Given,
responsible for orchestrating the local tally and compiling
feld data submitted to the NAS, says participants will
scatter the islands coastlines and wooded areas within
a cluster of circles stretching 15 miles in diameter
throughout Kiawah, Seabrook, Wadmalaw and Johns
islands.
Were going to try and cover as much area as possible,
by any means possible: On foot, by car, and by boat,
too, he says, noting roughly 20 participants signed up
for the survey.
Bird enthusiasts have long focked to the Charleston
area; the coastal regions temperate winters amid a variety
of rich, pristine habitats provide onlookers with an
abundance of sightings, according to Given.
Te local tally, he says, will shed light on a relatively
undocumented bird population nestled between two
annually counted locations straddling the Sea Islands:
North Charleston and Beaufort.
Teres kind of a chunk between those two areas that
wasnt being covered; so, I wanted to start one up, says
Given, whos participated over the years in several counts
throughout the Lowcountry. Te diversity of habitat we
have here on the coast is really, really good.
As the longest running citizens science survey spanning
the globe, thousands of Christmas bird counts from Dec.
14 to Jan. 5, bring to light environmental issues and foster
future conservation-minded strategies.
According to Bird enthusiast Andy Harrison,
chairperson of Charlestons Audubon and Natural History
Society Programs and Conservation Departments, annual
feld observations throughout the years have undoubtedly
refned researchers understanding of long-term trends in
various bird demographics.
Its defnitely a useful tool for seeing broad changes in
bird populations, not necessarily on a year-to-year basis,
but on a decade-to-decade basis, he says, noting ofcial
bird counts began around 1900, in an attempt to prompt
the public to admire the elusive species through a pair of
binoculars, rather than a rife scope.
Harrison, who participates avidly every year in area
counts, says many bird enthusiasts spend years aspiring
to catch a glimpse of a rare bird. Anytime I go birding,
its kind of like Christmas morning when youre opening
up presents; you never know what youre going to fnd,
he says. Every time you go out, its always a little
diferent.
In addition to aiding NASs ongoing research, the Sea
Islands count will reveal to birders many inaccessible,
rarely-traversed areas hidden throughout the island,
Given says.
Aside from contributing data for scientifc research,
this count is also good to get people together to enjoy
a social bird experience, if you will, says Given, whos
received permission from landowners to roam private
properties during the count.
Although the upcoming tally is registered with the
NAS as an unofcial trial run, Given says he foresees the
bird-spotting endeavor expanding in coming years, luring
more and more residents outdoors.
In the future, I hope to get access to more areas,
he says, and as the count grows, I hope to get more
participants, too.
To register for the Sea Islands Christmas bird count,
or for information on birding, contact Aaron Given at
768-9166.
Counting Birds for the New Year
F i rst- ever bi rd count to exami ne sea i sl ands wi nged speci es
by Jacob Flannick
14 January 6, 2012
W
elcome to another Computer
Corner column, in which I aim
to provide helpful information
about your computer ailments, from
meltdowns to simple one-button
questions.
Christmas is done and we are ready
for the New Year with new computers.
Congrats to all who got that favorite
computer, be it a laptop or desktop, Apple
or Windows. Even tablets are wonderful,
with Apple leading the way and Android-
based tablets coming on fast. Use them to
stay in touch, research, and play, but dont
get caught by the baddies out there.
So lets talk a little about security with
your new purchase. Part of security is
making sure you keep computers physically
safe. If you are not used to having a laptop/
tablet, take time to remember to keep it
with you. Dont leave it in a cofee shop,
on top of the car, or outside the house.
With desktops, make sure you plug
them into at least a surge protected strip
and preferably a UPS (Uninterruptable
Power Supply). A UPS costs around
$40-$100 and can save all your valuable
items. In fact, all your new TVs,
Playstations, etc. should be plugged into
a UPS. Another one to remember is to
buy a protective cover for the laptops/
tablets.
On the software side, always have
some sort of virus protection. I always
recommend MSE (Microsoft Security
Essentials) for security as it works well
with windows base computers. It is also
free. Tere are other free programs.
Big-name ones like Norton and
MacAfee work fne but are going to cost
you. Always, regardless of what you use,
please update Windows, Jave and Adobe
regularly.
A new computer comes with all kinds
of extras that just slow down your brand
new baby, so clean up all that useless stuf
and get the best out of your computer.
Get some pro help or look onlinebut be
aware that some cleaners are really a
type of virus.
Look forward to some good questions and
helping you out. If you need immediate
assistance you can always call Rent A Bob at
822-7794 or email at rentabob@live.com.
New Computers for the New Year
By BoB Hooper, AKA rent A BoB
computer corner
Cleanoutyourcupboardsandrefrigerator,andre-stockwithsmartfood
choices. (Clear the path).
Begineachdaywithan8ozglassofwatereverydayfor21days.
Armyourselfwithsomebasicknowledge(i.e.-understandgoodsourcesof
protein/carbohydrate.)
Eat a balanced meal (a good source of protein balanced with a quality
carbohydrate) 3 times a day, every day for 21 days.
Drink32oz.ofwaterbeforenooneverydayfor21days.
Keepsmartsnackscloseathandforinbetweenmeals.
Allow at least 2 hours between meals and snacks, but continue to drink
water.
For21dayseliminatesodasanddrinksthatcontainemptycalories.
Eat2servingsoffruiteachday.
Eat2servingsofgreenvegetableseachday
Stockfrozenvegetablesanddriedfruits.
Setapersonalscheduletoincludetimefor;foodpreparation,exerciseand
proper rest.
Establish your exercise time and stick to it-like an appointment with
yourself, do NOT be fexible or change it for these 21 days
If you are new to exercise or coming of of a period of no exercise, we
recommend walking 20-40 minutes a day, every day, at your scheduled time.
Sticktoyourschedule!Tegoalistomakethesehealthyhabitsyournew
norm.
Holly Bronco has been consulting with clients from all walks of life for over 15
years. Her background as a caterer and personal chef, as well as her professional ftness
experience, is the perfect balance for folks looking to master the art of ftness and diet.
Holly was recently featured on the MSN homepage with her husband, Michael, as part
of their 10 video series: How to Create a Healthy Home. Her book, Hollys Simple
Kitchen, is available in both hardcopy and e-format. To speak to Holly, please e-mail
her at: info@broncosgym.com.
Prescription for the 21 Day Re-Boot
By Holly Bronco
For the Full Article, See Page 9
January 6, 2012 15
A
n empty ICU is a happy ICU. Volunteers and veterinarians who frequent the
Sea Turtle Hospital at the South Carolina Aquarium love to see the ICU tanks
devoid of gravely injured or sick sea turtles. Currently, the SC Aquarium is
enjoying their most spacious hospital ever, with the fewest sea turtle patients ever in
its history.
Te four current residents, Gumby, Jammer, Hamlin Creek, and Little
River enjoy plenty of attention and care, but with just one physician on call to tend
to any sea turtles that may be found in need of rehabilitation or hospitalization along
South Carolinas coast, patient load can easily get overwhelming. At its fullest, the
hospital housed 22 sea turtles. Each sea turtle has a diferent but equally tragic story
of how they ended up recovering in a hospital tank instead of enjoying their open
ocean home.
Te most common incidents that bring a sea turtle into the hospital are boat
strikes. Sea turtles need to surface to breathe in air, and when they come up for
breaths during the summer months, they face dangers like boar propellers and other
water sports. Tese lead to impaction, fungus and blades slicing though their shells. A
former sea turtle patient was found protectively wrapped around one of her fippers,
which had been sawed of during a boat strike. Tis female turtle, found with 115
eggs inside of her, lost 4-5 inches, and was hospitalized at the SC Aquarium for 4
months to heal from her wounds. With plenty of rehabilitation and love, she learned
to navigate with her fipper stub, and was released back into the ocean this past July.
Other widespread dangers that sea turtles face are plastic bags, soda rings and
other debris that pollutes their waters. Soda rings are the worst ofenders, because the
turtles must be cleaned with vitamins. Due to sea turtles naturally low metabolic
rate, this therapy requires a lengthy healing time. Te sea turtle species has enough
natural dangers to face in the ocean- sudden spikes of drastically cold temperatures,
as well as sharks and other predators- but it is mans infuence that poses the greatest
peril to these majestic and gentle creatures.
Little River, a 60-lb loggerhead, is recovering nicely after sufering from 3
Gumby poses with a copy of his frst X-ray in the Sea Turtle Hospital.
Sea Turtles, Mate
I njured FlI ppers Make Two- legged FrI ends aT sea TurTle HospI Tal
by jacquelIne MccorMIck
Sea Turtles continued on page 16
16 January 6, 2012
diferent boat strikes, as well as missing half of her front left fipper from a shark attack.
Veterinarians experimented with various forms of orthodontia and treating her crushed
keratin shell with medication, held in place with saran wrap and then later a surgical
hook. Sea turtles sufer spinal cord injuries in similar ways to humans, with few therapy
options except time for healing and physical therapy to gain back use and strength.
Little River is now a playful turtle, who often sticks her head inside the PVC pipe,
which along with coral is located in all tanks, which volunteers suggest remind her of
her ocean home for security.
Her neighbor, Hamlin Creek, is sufering from a serious skin disease and is not
quite ready for rehab yet. He was found with dozens of what sea turtle experts call bad
barnacles- as opposed to the symbiotic relationship that sea turtles enjoy with most
barnacle species, these were in fact hindering Hamlins ability to see, breath or eat.
Tey covered all of his body, even the underside of his stomach. Barnacles are removed
during KU tub therapy, by submerging parts of the sea turtles body in fresh water so
that only the barnacles die but the sea turtle can breathe. After months of antibiotic and
fuid treatments, Hamlin is back to eating his favorite mackerel and hopes to be released
this Spring.
Jammer, a male loggerhead, was also covered in barnacles a layer an inch thick
on his shell. His shell derided to almost nothing but scabs, and he was sufering from
dehydration and malnutrition. Jammer became a bit of a celebrity at the Sea Turtle
Hospital, as he was found at the popular Windjammer Restaurant and was the lucky
benefciary of a fundraiser that raised $12,000 for support of the hospital. His recovery
has been so successful that he will be the frst of these four sea turtles to be released in
2012.
Gumby arrived very small, very lethargic, and sufering from a debilitating bone
disease. Upon close inspection while at the hospital, it was discovered that Gumby had
never been in the ocean- evidenced by his super-defned pointy shell, which had not
been exposed to the ocean waters which wear down shells points. Another astonishing
fact about Gumby is that when he came to the SC Aquarium, he did not even know how
to swim! Volunteers suspect that a tourist came upon a little hatchling on the beach,
stole him of the beach for a pet (which is against Federal Law) and then returned him
to the beach to die when he got bigger. Even though he just lay down in the water
with his fippers down, he is now the most active of all the hospitals patients. It took 3
weeks for him to learn how to properly use his fippers and gain strength back from his
vitamin D defciency. He has grown 3-4 inches in 6 months, but must reach the weight
of 25-30 lbs before his release, which will probably not happen until 2013. Volunteers
call him the most spoiled sea turtle ever, and as volunteer Jacquie says, Were pleased
with his progress, and hes pleased with himself.
In 2011, 27 healthy sea turtles left SC Aquariums Sea Turtle Hospital and were
released back into the wild. Tese joyous events attract hundreds of sea turtle lovers
every Spring, and serve as inspiration and hope for those helping current sea turtle
patients recover. With fipper tags and chips inside the turtle that enable researchers to
track the turtles, veterinarians and sea turtle enthusiasts can monitor the progress of
former patients. Te Sea Turtle Hospital at South Carolina Aquarium boasts a record
of releasing 83 turtles back into the ocean to enjoy a happy, healthy life. Tis hospital
provides a second chance for sea turtles like Gumby and his fellow patients that would
never have survived without access to surgery, antibiotics, medications, nourishment
and other treatments.
To learn more about the SC Aquariums Sea Turtle Hospital or how you can adopt an
injured sea turtle or donate, visit http://scaquarium.org/STR/hospital. Sea Turtle Rescue also
has a blog chronicling the progress of currents patients Gumby, Little River, Hamlin Creek
and Jammer at http://seaturtlehospital.blogspot.com.
the thoughts that I now needed to abandon.
I was to commit to 21 days. Tese 21 were to be the
foundation that would help me to sustain lifelong ftness.
On one hand, it was only 21 and on the other, it was
twenty-one whole days. My initial goal was to clear a
path. Michael explained that I had to leave things behind
or move them out of the way in order to move forward
and realize my true potential. Tis was the time to develop
patterns in my life and maintain consistency. Tis part of
the process was multidimensional and I didnt catch on to
it right away. As enthusiastic as I was, it wasnt until two
weeks later, and a complete drop back and punt restart,
that I was able to truly clear my path on my terms, the
Bronco way.
3) THE MAGIC IS COnSISTEnCy
Consistency is the key to success. Oddly enough, were
actually hard-wired for it, but our modern world doesnt
support day to day ritual and routine. Tis is why Tanja
needed to drop back and punt. She wasnt giving in or
giving up, she was simply doing what was necessary to
stay in the game.
Te reason we like the 21 day approach is simple: it is
manageable; there is a foreseeable future, and it works!
Studies show that it takes 21 days to form habits, both
good and bad. We focus on the good, of course.
But there is a dilemma with being consistent, as it puts
us in direct confict with most of those around us. Lets
face it, folks thrive in drama and inconsistency, and will
go to great lengths to protect it when it is threatened. We
see this with pro athletes, executives, average Joes, moms,
even kids. Why do something good when its much easier
to just have a crisis? Besides, a crisis is more fun!
And make no mistake about it; even exercise can be a
form of crisis. Folks do all sorts of crazy exercising just so
they can continue participating in their current lifestyle.
But it doesnt work. Over-exercise leads to overeating,
burnout, and eventually injury. Moderate exercise done
consistently works every time.
Tanjas notes:
As young children we learn from the story of the tortoise
and the hare that slow and steady wins the race. When it
comes to ftness, I am certain that the tortoise and hare
are nOT popular embraced role models. Everywhere you
turn, it is drive-thru skinny promises.
In hindsight, although I am educated properly, I can
see a personal irony. As a coach, I stress to my players
that practice makes permanent. I tell them that doing
a technique incorrect in practice will lead to doing
it incorrectly in a game. In addition, you can do the
wrong thing over and over and practice will not deliver
perfection, only permanence or a habit.
In striking contrast, I have taken great pride in
working out until I was unable to function. When I was
stressed and unable to control things, I would work out.
It would be sessions of about an hour that would bring
me to exhaustion and that was that. Once it was over, I
was of no use to my family and unconsciously looking for
some medal of honor. Eventually, I would indulge in food
of mass destruction because I thought I deserved it after
my workout sacrifce. What a cycle of nowhere.
I have my degree from Te College of Charleston in
Elementary Education. I have had enough classroom
experience to know that consistency is key. Isnt it funny
that after grade school society determines that consistency
is useless? School children know that after math is snack
and then recess etc. Tey adapt to the routine and then
are able to learn. It is the foundation that allows them to
rely upon so that they can absorb knowledge.
Letting go of past performance and truly having faith
in Michael and Holly was the game changer that I never
saw coming. Tey both warned that the 21 day regimen
might become monotonous and boring; yet, I found
comfort and security in the routine. I know it sounds
crazy, but I will discuss that in detail later.
4) KICKInG AnD SCREAMInG
My pal, Steven Pressfeld, calls it resistance in his
fantastic book, Te War of Art, but I just call it kicking
and screaming. Tis is what happens when we are about
to make a solid breakthrough but fght it with everything
weve got.
Even my dog, Jedediah, demonstrated this recently
when Holly and I took him of his leash during our
morning walk. Te second we removed the leash, he
stopped walking, pinned his ears back, stuck his tail
between his legs, and seemed barely able to move his legs.
He looked as if he had done something wrong.
And he did do something wrong, didnt he?
He broke the golden rule! All the other dogs in the
neighborhood were now looking at him. What are you
doing? How can you do that? youre not supposed to
take your leash of!
Jed was breaking away from the group, and from what
he was used to, and he didnt like it. At that moment, he
would have given anything to have us put his leash back
on. But we didnt. We continued to walk with him in
this fashion until (after 21 days) being without the leash
became the new normal.
All the other dogs could eat their hearts out. Jed was
free! And happy!
Te bottom line: when you start down a path and keep
at it, you become it, and it becomes you. Make sure the
path will lead you to your ultimate goal.
Tanjas notes:
Usually when I hear the term sabotage, I think of
external factors but when it came to my own personal
attempts at sustained ftness, I have been my own worst
enemy. My strong personality seems to have provided
protection from outside infuences; however, it did
nothing to protect me from myself. I could justify any
skipped workout or over indulgence to anybody even
though I knew I was doing nothing to help myself. It is
human nature to choose the things that make us happy.
Given the choice between healthy meals or pizza and
beer, I mean really? More often than not I had no one to
be accountable to for my choices. Tere arent pizza police
right? Weight loss and becoming ft usually revolved
around a set of circumstances with an end date. I could
do what I needed to in order to ft into a bridesmaids dress
and then go right back to my roller coaster ride the day
after. Looking back, the internal struggle was exhausting.
I needed to have a plan that didnt rely on my own will-
power for success. I know that the consistency that I was
given by Michael and Holly fnally provided a framework
to achieve my ftness goals once and for all.
In the next issue, we will look at how to add variety to
the daily routine so you stay motivated.
Michael Bronco is a former professional triathlete and has
been a professional trainer and owner of Broncos Gym for
over 20 years. He is a consultant to the MSN ftness site,
Fitbie and has been featured in both video and print. In
his private practice, Michael has consulted with some of the
worlds top executives and athletes along with thousands of
regular folks from all walks of life. He is the author of the
book, Man School, and recently fnished a novel, titled,
Turtles for a Quarter. His third book will be complete in
summer of 2012. To contact Michael please send a note to:
info@broncosgym.com
Sea Turtles continued on from 15
Fitness continued from 9
January 6, 2012 17
nature
W
hite-throated sparrows can be found throughout the
Lowcountry and most of the Southeast during the winter
months. In early spring, they migrate back to Canada for
the breeding season. In the winter, they feed mostly on seeds and
small berries, but they prefer insects during the summer. Tey are a
stout, medium-sized sparrow and their white throats are distinctive.
Teir tonal, melodious song not only has a steady beat: It is often sung
in musical intervals of 1/4th.
Nests are built on the ground by females and are usually concealed
by thick brush. Tere are two color morphstan-striped and white-
striped. Most males prefer white-striped females and most females
prefer tan-striped males. Te white-striped females are also more
aggressive than tan-striped females and will usually out-compete
them for a mate! As a result, the vast majority of pairs consist of one
bird of each color morph. Tese sparrows are attracted to feeders with
black-oil sunfower seeds and millet.
White-throated Sparrow
By Sarah Dargan Diaz
N
ot so long ago I spent some time in New
York City, mostly on the upper west
side. One of several excursions led to the
Waldorf =Astoria Hotel, which is on Park Avenue
between 49th and 50th Streets. (No, I wasnt
staying there.) Te original hotel was built in 1893,
and then joined by the adjacent Astoria Hotel
four years later. (Te = sign is the ofcial way of
writing the name, and speaks to the union of the
two hotels.)
Te whole thing was torn down in 1929 to make
way for the Empire State Building. If you are ever
in New York, this is one of the premier art-deco
sights, both its exterior and interior. And if you
walk that way across Park Avenue anytime soon,
youre bound to see this little plant.
Tis plant belongs to a genus of about 22
diferent species. It is distributed mostly in southern
Europe and the Mediterranean, with some species
in northern Africa. Several of these species are
becoming rare in nature due to over-collecting, and
are therefore vulnerable. A number of them bloom
in the winter months, into early spring.
Te genus is a member of the primrose family
(Primulaceae, which includes the various species
of primrose that you may know about). Te little
plant seen here in the garden median of Park Avenue
is of hybrid origin and has been bred for quite some
time now. It comes up from a fairly stout tuber,
which is structurally similar to an Irish potato,
and produces a shock of bright green, heart-shaped
leaves. Te fower stalks are leafess, and each stalk
bears a single terminal bloom. Te fowers may
be white, pink or reddish. Each fower has its fve
petals strongly curved backwards, and the whole
fower tends to hang in pendant fashion.
Tere are plenty of varieties of our Mystery
Plant, which are available as pot-plants for growing
indoors, and they are commonly seen around
Christmas time. Outside, they seem to do best in
cool climates. Its a tough little thing being able to
survive in the middle of the throngs in mid-town
Manhattan. It brings plenty of mid-winter cheer
on a chilly day. But there is some suggestion that
the foliage might be a bit poisonous, so the plants
should never be eatennot even in a Waldorf
salad.
John Nelson is the curator of the Herbarium at the
University of South Carolina, in the Department of
Biological Sciences. As a public service, the Herbarium
ofers free plant identifcations. For more information,
visit www.herbarium.org or call 803-777-8196.
Photo by John nelson
Mystery Plant
By John nelSon
[ A n s w e r : C y c l a m e n , C y c l a m e n p e r s i c u m ]
18 January 6, 2012
O
nce again, its time to make some New Years resolutions. Tis year, in addition
to hitting the gym, learning that second language and getting better organized,
why not also consider a few fnancial resolutions?
WHAT TYPES OF RESOLUTIONS MIGHT YOU CONSIDER? HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS:
Contribute more to your retirement accounts. Te new year means that you
are one year closer to retirement. To help yourself build resources for the
lifestyle youve envisioned as a retiree, try to boost your contributions to your
401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. You can do this if you
get a salary increase and devote at least part of it to your 401(k). At the same
time, try to max out on your Individual
Retirement Account (IRA). For 2012, you
can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA, or
$6,000 if youre 50 or older.
Reduce your debts. Look for ways to cut
down or consolidate your debts. It may not
be easy, but its worth the efort because the
lower your debt load, the more money youll
have available to invest for the future.
Build an emergency fund. If you dont
already have an emergency fund containing between six and 12 months worth
of living expenses, start building one soon. Keep the money in a liquid vehicle
one thats separate from your everyday checking and savings accounts.
Without such an emergency fund, you may be forced to dip into your long-
term investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a major car repair, a new
furnace or a large medical bill.
Dont overreact to volatility. In 2011, the fnancial markets have been volatile,
with big gains followed by big drops followed by big gains a true roller-
coaster pattern. Try not to let large, short-term price movements infuence your
investment decisions. Many of the factors that cause jumps or declines are not
that relevant to long-term results and as an investor, you want to focus on the
long term. Concentrate on building a portfolio thats suitable for your individual
goals and risk tolerance.
Be aware of diferent types of risk. For many investors, investment risk strictly
means the possibility of losing principal when the value of an investment drops.
Consequently, to cut back on their risk in the face of a volatile market, they
may sell of stocks and load up on certifcates of deposit (CDs), bonds and other
so-called safer investments. But each investment actually carries its own type
of risk. For example, if you own CDs that pay a 2
percent return, and the infation rate is 3 percent,
you will lose purchasing power over time. And if you
wanted to sell your bonds before they had matured,
youd have to sell them at a discount if the market
interest rate had risen above the coupon rate of
your bond because no one would pay you full price
for them. Just be aware that no investment is risk-
free, and try to build a diversifed portfolio that
can lessen the impact of one specifc type of risk.
By following these suggestions, you can go a long way toward making 2012 a
good year in which to make progress toward your important fnancial goals. So plan
ahead, and make the right moves.
Tis article was provided by Edward Jones, located at 1505 Palm Blvd on the Isle of
Palms. You can reach them at 886-9229 or visit www.edwardjones.com.
Financial Resolutions
Provided by dimi matouchev
2012
financial
T
here is a lot that goes into a powerful, efcient, and accurate swing. Of course it
requires knowledge of proper mechanics, including, how to grip the club, how
to execute a proper swing, and how to aim. Ten one must have the proper
equipment. Trying to play golf with an ill-ftted set of clubs can turn your game into
a disaster!
Ten there is a third element, one that only fairly recently has taken priority amongst
the better golfers. With the arrival of Tigers sculpted upper body and powerful swing
on the professional golf tour in the mid 90s, many golfers began to take note of their
own physical conditioning. Recreational and professional golfers alike begin to spend
more time in the gym in search of a lower handicap.
We all know that regular exercise improves your ftness, and with better general
ftness you may experience a more powerful swing and higher club speed. Additionally,
the improved overall health that occurs as a result of regular exercise will undoubtedly
extend the lifespan of your game as you get older, without the aches and pains commonly
experienced by many golfers. However, professional golfers are fnding that it can take
more than a daily dose of cardio and a few days of weight training to improve your
game.
It is easy to understand that each person has their own swing style, but a golfers
physical weaknesses and/or imbalances may prevent one from developing the most
efcient swing within their style. Hence the introduction of Golf Fitness here at
PrimeTime Fitness. Using a golf-specifc screening assessment, a Titleist Performance
Institute Certifed Golf Fitness Professional can identify weaknesses and limitations
which may afect specifc aspects of your swing.
Based on the results of the assessment, the TPI Golf Fitness Pro can then target those
problem areas and help you improve your power and accuracy through a ftness-oriented
approach. Te TPI Certifed Golf Fitness Pro is skilled in designing and implementing
programs that will not only improve your overall conditioning, but will also help take
your golf game to the next level.
PrimeTime Fitness is located at 2120 Middle Street on Sullivans Island. For more
information on Golf Fitness at PrimeTime Fitness, please contact Meredith Nelson at
883-0101, or Meredith@primetimeft.net.
Get Into the Swing
by meredith nelson, m.ed.
health & Wellness

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