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POA News
   Architecture Review Board   Page 3
   BOD & Key Contacts   Page 1
   Call Before you Dig!   Page 10
   Covenants   Page 3
   Directory Updates   Page 16
   Full Steam Ahead   Page 6
   President's Corner   Page 2
   Healthcare Forum - Skin Cancer   Page 12
Around Tradition
    Barnie Slice - on Snakes   Page 17
   Celebrating Gold   Page 16
   Living with Feral Cats   Page 4
   Litchfield By The Sea   Page 13
   Honors for Tradition Resident   Page 4
   Summer Picnic   Page 18
   Walk & Talk & Water Aerobics   Page 12
   Whiney Wednesday   Page 11
Travel & Leisure
    1000 Places to Visit - Bucket List   Page 14
   Book Review - Summer Reading   Page 14
   Canasta!   Page 11
   From the Editor - My Inheritance   Page 8
   Hobbies - Bedazzled!   Page 12
   Living the Good Life   Page 5
   Night at Swampfox Theatre   Page 10
Golf
    Gold Tees   Page 7
   Men's Golf Club   Page 15
   Nine Hole Ladies Golf   Page 13
   Tradition Golf Club   Page 15
   Tradition Ladies Golf Assn   Page 9
Frank D'Amato 235-8885
Tom Ellison235-8071
Merry Cotton235-6862
Dave Rubin314-3712
John Bartha235-9998
Phil McLeod
Kuester Management 		839-9704
WELCOME to the online version of the
2012 Summer Edition of the Tradition Community Newsletter.
The Tradition Community Newsletter is published by and for
the Homeowners of the Tradition Community
WEBSITE: www.Tradition29585.com
The printed edition will be delivered to your mailbox mid August.

Editor: Celise McLaughlin cmclaughlin@sc.rr.com
Advertisers: contact Bill Renault billrenault@sc.rr.com
Tradition Newsletters 1999 through 2012 are archived at
Newsletter Archives Link
I want to thank all our community residents who contributed to this edition.
We have some great and interesting articles submitted by your neighbors.
I hope you enjoy!

President POA Frank D'Amato 235-8885
Clubhouse Tom Ellison 235-8071
Covenants  Jeanette Renault 235-3566
ARB Vince Civitarese 237-3568
Web Site Manager Vince Franco 237-9190
Grounds  Alex Heardon 843-241-3287
    [Emergencies Only]]




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by Frank D’Amato

Hello everyone the heat is here and I hope you are coping. As usual I have much to discuss.

Financials:
Our financials are in excellent condition. The following numbers reflect through June 31. The Reserve Fund stands at $538,000 and the Operating Budget has approximately $71,500. These numbers are after the seal coating and Pool House kitchen remodeling.

ARB Issues:
The Board of Directors and the ARB committee are made up of people who are your neighbors. Recently property owners have been ignoring our Covenants and either hiring contractors or doing their own projects on the exterior of their property without ARB approval. We have been good neighbors and have not stopped work nor have we been applying fines.

Our attorneys and our management company have directed us to apply the covenants and take proper action against property owners for not following the rules regulating work on the exterior of homes. If we do not do this, we jeopardize our covenants. We have watched folks changing roofs, driveways, and sidewalks, take down trees, add new beds to lawns, paint shutters and doors and more without permits. Some folks ask for a permit and do the work before it is voted on and a permit issued by the ARB because their neighbor is having the same work done and they want to use the same contractor. It is very rare for the ARB to refuse a permit if it is properly presented and meets our guidelines.

Well this has to stop now. Effective September 1st, the board will have in place a fine system that will range from $100.00 to $500.00 for various violations.

More details will follow on the website before September 1, 2012.

My Letter:
I am being unusually harsh in my comments today but it seems that I am spending more time chasing violations than handling financials, maintenance and contractors. This should not be the case. Property values continue to be a main concern and we all need to abide by the covenants.

 

Pool Issues:
We are also facing issues at the pool. This is your pool and your money maintaining it and believe me it is costly. Some of the issues facing us:
> Umbrellas are being left up and getting damaged in the wind. The Umbrellas cost $250.00 each.
> Residents are allowing their guests to bring glass into the pool area. This is against DHEC regulations and our covenants.
> Guests being informed by property owners that they are violating pool rules and ignoring their instructions. We will confiscate your key for the remainder of the year and the property owner will be fined.
> Cars parked in the pool lot overnight and sometimes for days without BOD knowledge.
We ask that if you plan to park vehicles at the pool house because you have an overflow of cars at your home please contact me so we know why you are parking in the pool lot and for how long. The pool lot may be available, when needed, but first and foremost we need to make sure the parking lot is safe for our swimmers, tennis players and clubhouse users.

State Law REQUIRES proper pool diapers must be worn. This violation is usually your grand children. Should there be a mishap, we will have to drain the pool. Even with a minor mishap the state can shut the pool down should they show up for an inspection.

Pool House Issues:
When renting the Pool House renters must make sure when they leave the building that:
> all inside restroom doors are locked
> all outside doors are locked and
> the heating and cooling system is returned back to where it was when they first entered.

We recently had to repair the ceiling because someone left the cooling system at 62 degrees and we had water damage.

Wet bathing suits are not allowed in the pool house even if you rented the Pool House for a party. 		 

Rust Issues:
The association continues to work on common area rust issues and the BOD and Covenants Committee hopes you will do the same.

Covenants Letters:
If you receive a Covenant’s letter and it appears accurate you should correct the violation. If you believe we have made an error, please contact the letter writer and discuss the issue. After the second letter the violation goes to the Board of Directors for action. We will not accept a response that you will fix your issues after someone else in the neighborhood fixes theirs. We have over 400 properties and there will always be other violations that we miss or are working on to correct. You are responsible for your property and we will do our best on the other properties.

Willbrook Blvd.:
Trying to exit the Pig onto Willbrook Blvd. to return to the Tradition is a dangerous proposition. Dave Philips of the Willbrook Road Maintenance Committee, Bob Plowden president of Reserve and I met with our county councilman Jerry Oakley and two county engineers to discuss safety issues. The county has agreed to add safety lines and Dave will do additional tree trimming to improve the view of traffic. Look for the changes.

Highway 17:
The Litchfield Beautification Committee continues to do a great job landscaping highway 17. Your personal contributions are always welcome.

Communications:
Make sure we have your e-mail addresses so that the BOD can communicate with you. Contact a board member or Vince Franco (qualitykid@sc.rr.com). Please feel free to discuss and/or ask questions to any board member at any time.

The board schedule and the monthly board minutes are available on the www.Tradition29585.com web site. The minutes are always behind as we must approve minutes at the following month's meeting prior to posting them.

Please call me or any board member if you see a problem in the community. For association emergencies you may call Alex Herndon, our buildings and grounds manager, at 843-241-3287. Please identify yourself.
Have a great summer and fall season.

Thanks,
Frank D’Amato
Cell # 446-6875



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By Jeanette Renault
Although the majority of our lawns are holding up well, many of us have lawn problems we have not dealt with in the past. Your area volunteer may leave you a “Helpful Hint” flyer dealing with some of these issues. Our goal is to make your life easier by helping you solve lawn problems you may be experiencing.

Helpful Paint Brush suggestion:
While doing an ongoing paint job, you can avoid cleaning your brush until the job is finished.. Here’s how: Leave some paint on the brush, wrap in aluminum foil, put in a plastic storage bag then place in the freezer. Your brush will remain pliable and ready to use.

Please inform us of any complaints of suggested vendors.

Contact any committee member about any Covenant concern you may have.



Tradition Covenants are on the Tradition Website Covenants.pdf
Construction/Commercial Work Hours - Page 8
Construction modifications and alterations are the same as for new construction.
Weekdays
7:00am to 6:00pm		 Saturdays
8:00am to 5:00pm		 Sundays
(Quiet Work only)
9:00am to 5:00pm

We all love our pets. But no one wants them leaving their mark along walkways, in shrubs, yards, flower beds & common areas.

Please respect your neighbors by carrying a plastic bag on your walks for cleaning up and take it with you to deposit in your trash can at home. Never discard the waste in a storm sewer, leave it to decay in the woods, in the grass or near the street. It is not only annoying, but it may be causing pollution and health problems.

According to recent research, non-human waste represents a significant source of bacterial contamination in local watersheds.

Pet waste can affect the ecosystem of our water systems. The release of nutrients from the decay of pet waste promotes weed and algae growth, limiting light penetration and the growth of aquatic vegetation. This in turn can reduce oxygen levels in the water, affecting fish and other aquatic organisms.

Any adults, children or pets who spend time outdoors are most at risk for infection from some of the bacteria and parasites found in pet waste. For more information on water quality, visit www.georgetowncountycleanwater.com 		 

By Vince Civitarese

Hi everyone. I hope you are have a great summer. It has not been too hot until this past week and then we were reminded where we live and just how hot it can get here in the summer months.
The ARB has had a busy summer. We have been issuing lots of permits for tree removal, home additions and reroofing. I think it may be a sign that the community is now going through a time where changes to our homes are just a part of the normal life changes we all go through.

The ARB has been having some problems with owners doing work to the outside of their homes without getting a permit. I don’t know how many times I have said in
this newsletter that you need to have a permit for almost everything that you do to the outside of your home. I urge you to call a member of the ARB board to ask if a permit is needed for what you want to do.
Architecture Review Board
Vincent Civitarese237-3568
John McLaughlin235-8532
Dale Guzlas235-3006
Bill Cotton235-6862

The problem has become serious enough that the Tradition Board of Directors has decided to fine those who are not getting permits effective September 1st. For more information, see the President's Corner article on Page 2 of this newsletter.

Don't take the risk, ask if a permit is needed before you start any work outside your home. ARB board meetings are held the third Wednesday at 7pm in the pool house. Applications are available online at tradition29585.com.

Have a great rest of the summer and enjoy this great part of God’s good earth.

Vincent Civitarese, Chairman ARB
SUGGESTED VENDORS

Air Conditioning/Heating
SR Air Conditioning, Andy 237-5305
Electrician
Jim Wright, 215-4650; Cell 843 458-1574
Thomas Cowieson (Pawleys Is) 325-6116
Fire & Water Restoration
FSA, 843 626-7391
Garage Door Openers
A&A Garage Repair, Jeff Cudd, 455-3688
Gas Fireplace Maintenance
Mike’s Mechanical, 357-9833
Handymen (Also Mailbox Repair)
Graham Lawing, 543-2392
Dave King, 458-6352
Dick Graham, 843 241-3538
Home Remodeling, Construction, Repairs
Bobby Struck Construction LLC bstruck@sc.rr.com Cell 458-9704, Fax 843 235-8440
Lawn Service ( * also Irrigation Systems)
* Brett Atkins, 843 602-3029
* Mastercare Lawn Service, 843 215-3511, 1-877 848-8733
Ronald Linnen, 843 545-1749, Cell 843 344-2868
Pritchett Lawn Service, 843 340-0126
Mailbox (Size: 10 7/8 H, 8 ½ W, 20 ¼ L)
John K, Sign-It-Quick 843 293-9855 (complete replacement)
Paint: Sherwin Williams-Murrells Inlet, 651-3718
Paint: Home Depot (take sample)
Paint: Ace Hardware (Tradition Moss) 235-3555
Painting & Staining
Jernie’s Painting & Staining
Plumber
DS Plumbing, (Pawleys Is) 979-9977; 357-9977
Frank D’Antoni, Cell 458-1805
Bill Roesing, 215-4624
Pressure Washing
Ed McDonald, Quality Pressure Cleaning, 458-4419
Al Seno, Grand Strand Pressure Cleaning 650-5078
Roof Repair
Mitch Anderson, 546-3330 (Evenings)
Roof Cleaning
Ryan Wright, 240-4830
Minton Braddy, 843 385-8500
Tree Trimming/Removal
Arbortech, John McGrath, 843 450-0921
Allgreen Tree Service, Kevin Nichols, 626-7065

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University Honors for Tradition Resident

By Danny Phillips
Recently I came across this brochure from Alley Cat Allies. As we have cats in our home and in the neighborhood I was interested in sharing this information.

Feral cats are members of the domestic cat species, but are not socialized to humans and are therefore not adoptable. Cats have been living outdoors near humans for 10,000 years. They typically live in groups called colonies and have strong bonds with their colony members.

It is important to understand that the only way to eliminate feral cats is to stop them from breeding.

Animal control’s traditional approach to feral cats "catch and kill" won’t keep an area free of cats for long. It is an endless and costly cycle. To begin with killing cats is cruel and inhumane and "relocating" merely shares the infestation with others. Neither provides a permanent solution to your problem.

When cats are removed from a territory, by death or relocation, other cats move in to take advantage of the newly available resources and start breeding to form a new colony. This is known as the vacuum effect and is a documented phenomenon in a variety of animal species throughout the world.

The only solution is known as TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) which results in NMK (No More Kittens). The adult cats lives are improved, population stabilizes and declines over time. No more fighting, yowling or spraying behaviors associated with mating. 		 
If you are troubled by stray cats in your yard here are some tips to rid the nuisance.
  1. First contact your neighbors to make certain the cat in your yard is not someone's pet on the loose.
  2. Apply nontoxic deterrents around your yard. (Orange and lemon peels or citrus scented spray, coffee grounds, pipe tobacco or oil of lavender, lemongrass, citronella or eucalyptus.
  3. Plant the Rue Herb or sprinkle dried rue over the garden. Its strong smell is a repellant to many creatures, including dogs, cats and Japanese beetles.
  4. Put tight covers on trash cans.
  5. Block gaps on decks, around garages and roof areas.
  6. If the cats are walking on your cars, park it in the garage. Car covers are prohibited by the Tradition Covenants.
I hope some of this information is helpful. I know not everyone enjoys having cats in their yards but with some of the ideas coupled with Trap, Neuter and Release we can help our community coexist with the neighborhood cats!

For additional tips or help with trapping please contact Danny Phillips at 235-9338.



All4Paws www.all4pawssc.org/ is a new rescue group in Georgetown County.

It is an all volunteer animal rescue that has
a holistic approach that encompasses
both the physical and emotional needs
of rescued animals.
 


RONALD G. EAGLIN SPACE SCIENCE CENTER

Morehead State University's academic unit of the College of Science and Technology includes a $3 million Space Tracking System and the fourth bachelor’s degree program in space science in the U.S. A $15.6 million Support Facility containing classrooms, laboratories, and offices opened in 2009. The unit was named in honor of Dr. Ronald G. Eaglin, Tradition Resident and former president of the University.

The naming of the facility was based upon a recommendation from the President and approval of the Board of Regents in order to recognize those individuals who provided outstanding support to the institution over a sustained period.

Upon President Ronald G. Eaglin’s retirement in December 2004, the Board approved naming the academic component the Ronald G. Eaglin Space Science Center in the College of Science and Technology. Signage depicting "Home of the Ronald G. Eaglin Space Science Center" will be affixed to the building.

Congratulations to Ron and Bonnie Eaglin who will be attending the official unveiling of the signage at the Homecoming ceremony on October 27th when the University culminates their 125th Anniversary Celebration.



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10 Ways to Discover your Inner [Pawleys] Island Self
"Living the Good Life"- By Michelle Becker
Living on the Hammock Coast for the past 16 years has really brought about some positive changes in this Boston girl! I’ve been an “Island Girl” ever since my first trip to Nantucket at age 3, and although my musical career has taken me all over the world (many of you know me and my husband, Tom as the musical duo, Latitude), this “Island Girl” is happiest here in Pawleys Island, right here in Tradition!

Life up North with all its stress (not to mention those winters), requires a thick skin. Life here in the South has a way of peeling back those layers to reveal a more beautiful version of yourself. But, becoming the best possible version of yourself, embracing and adjusting to the “island way of life” requires effort. All the ocean breezes and southern hospitality can’t work its magic unless you’re willing to meet them halfway.

Over the years, I’ve come up with some Guidelines that help me keep my “Island Attitude”, and grow into the “Island Girl” I was born to be. It works for “Cabana Boys” like my husband, Tom, too!

They say it takes 30 days to develop a habit, so if you spend a week on each principle, you’ll be on your way to a more fulfilling life before the next issue of the Tradition Newsletter!

I’m not saying that life isn’t going to continue to throw an occasional storm your way, but I am saying that if you follow these guidelines, you’ll find the balance you need to adjust your sails and stay on course.

Isn’t it worth a try? Try putting these principles to work, and see how much better you feel about yourself and the world around you. I hope you’ll take some time to put these guidelines into practice. They are more difficult than they appear, but you’ll see amazing results if you keep at it. Take one item a week, write it on a piece of paper and carry it around with you. If you keep your mind focused, you will see many opportunities to make positive changes in your life.




TAKE WHAT YOU NEED
 Words heal. Words change. Words create.

Simply tearing off the "word" you need and keeping it with you throughout the day can make a tremendous difference in your life. It is the law of attraction -- what you focus your mind on, you will realize.
1. Make a sign or download our sign at our website: www.latitudemusic.net
2. Post them for everyone to access .. on your front door, golf club, grocery store, office or coffee shop.
3. Take a quick photo of the first day you post it.
4. Come back a week or two weeks later to see what people needed.
5. Share your photos and stories of when and where you posted them on my blog.
I can't wait to hear from you and see your photos. Today I made one and put it on our refrigerator door. On the way out today, I pulled off "PEACE." What do you need right now?
There is no better time for a mass movement of words to heal than now. We all need to be empowered!
 
10 Ways to discover your inner "Pawleys Island" self

  1. Maintain a Sunny Attitude – “I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May”. Smokey Robinson isn’t the only one who knows that a person with a sunny attitude lights up a room, and makes their own life brighter, too. Start listening to your thoughts. If you hear negative thoughts, stop for a second and replace them with positive thoughts. An Island Girl doesn’t wait for the sunshine. She brings her OWN.
  2. Handle With Care – Here in Pawleys Island, we have a respect for nature and treat it with loving care. Treat yourself with the same love and respect, and watch your relationships grow and deepen. An Island Girl takes care of herself, and is happy with who she is and where she is right now.
  3. Hurricanes Happen – Embrace problems as a natural part of growing. And remember that tragedies are rarely as bad as they seem, and even when they are, they give us an opportunity to grow stronger. It’s going to rain. You can’t change the weather, but you can change the way you deal with it. Dance in the rain. Try it, you may like it!
  4. Love It? Then, Do It! – What gets you happy? Think about the things you enjoy so much that you lose track of time. Reading, Sports, Music, Nature, Family, Hobbies, Whatever! Make a list and do one of those things EVERY day. Even just a few minutes each day will do wonders!
  5. Use What Mother Nature Gave You -- It’s not about having it all, it’s about knowing what to do with what you already have! Stevie Wonder may be blind, but he used his sense of hearing and musical ability to win 25 Grammys! Use your unique Natural Resources – the skills, the talents, the good looks, quirky personality – all of it! What resources do you have access to that you are not using?
  6. Giving is Like the Tide -- Give when you can, and you will receive when you need it. Like the tide, what you give comes back to you, but only if you give it away in the first place.
  7. Be a Lighthouse – Lighthouses use a special lens to focus the light into a narrow beam, which allows it to reach farther and have a bigger impact. When your efforts are diffused over a wide area, you lose impact. Focus your time and energy on a smaller area and your efforts will be felt more fully. Be a lighthouse. Narrow your focus and reach your goals!
  8. Streeeettch Your Comfort Zone – We all get in a rut. Take the long way home, don’t follow the recipe, break out of the routine. Do something “different” every day and you’ll be amazed at how much “different” you will feel. Doing things the same way brings the same results. Do it different and you open your eyes to all sorts of new possibilities! This is the best anti-aging tip out there!
  9. Get S.M.A.R.T. -- Create S.M.A.R.T. goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. When you identify S.M.A.R.T. goals that are truly important to you, you become motivated to figure out ways to attain them. You develop the necessary attitude, abilities, and skills. You can achieve almost any goal you set if you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps. Goals that once seemed far away and out of reach eventually move closer and become attainable, not because your goals shrink, but because you grow and expand to match them.
  10. Don’t Live on Someday Isle – “Someday I’ll take up a painting”, “Someday I’ll go to Europe”, “Someday I’ll (fill in the blank)”. If there was ever a moment to follow your passion and do something that matters to you, that moment is now. Make your own needs a priority. Set S.M.A.R.T. goals and stop living on “Someday Isle”.



To find out more about “Island Girl” Michelle and Latitude, please visit:
www.latitudemusic.net


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FIRE RESTORATION
    • COMPLETE STRUCTURAL REPAIR
    • EMERGENCY SERVICE RESPONSE AND BOARD UP
    • CONTENT RESTORATION AND REPAIR
    • SMOKE AND ODOR CONTROL
    • LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SERVICE
    • DUCT CLEANING
    • PACK OUT CONTENT TO SECURED STORAGE
    • STRUCTURE CLEANING
    • OZONE TREATMENT
 
WATER RESTORATION
    • 24 HOUR EMERGENCY WATER EXTRACTION AND DEHUMIDIFICATION
    • CARPET AND PAD DRYING
    • DEODORIZING AND DISINFECTING
    • CONTENT RESTORATION AND DRYING
    • PACK OUT TO SECURED STORAGE
    • COMPLETE RESTORATION
 
MOLD RESTORATION
    • Professional on site assessment of situation
    • Certified Microbial Mediation
    • High Tech HEPA Filter Air Scrubbers & Vacuums
    • Personal Protective Equipment
    • Chemical Sponges
    • Duct & Vent Cleaning
    • Erection of proper containment barriers & negative air
 
The Tradition Board of Directors has developed a working relationship with FSA of Myrtle Beach to get priority service.

FSA-Full Steam Ahead, Inc
Fire & Water Restoration
843-626-7391
www.fsamb.com
 
Message from the Editor: PROTECT YOUR EMAIL from hackers. All articles that were received by me via email have been published in this newsletter. If you sent me an article that does not appear here, it was because it was never received. In the middle of June a hacker broke into my Time Warner RoadRunner email site. This hacker sent spam mail to everyone in my address book and rerouted all my incoming emails to a remote site for two days. I removed the redirect, changed my password and deleted the address book, but damage was already done and Roadrunner was unable (or unwilling) to retrieve the lost emails. It is scary when someone violates your space. Keep an eye out for spoof emails. If it happens to one of your friends or family, call them on the phone to tell them. Sending an email, may alert only the hacker, who already knows!


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By Vince Franco
Many of the Tradition Gold Tees members feel Wednesday is the best day of the week. Wednesday is the day we play nine holes of golf from the gold tees at the Tradition Golf Club. We now have ninety two members.

Vinnie Esposito scored a hole in one on April 18th during league play. It was the first ace the Gold Tees have had in a long time.



Our June 19th Chicken Parmigiana dinner was prepared by Ed Sheldon, Al Carline, John McLaughlin, and John Melzer. Dale Guzlas ensured there was enough liquid refreshment. Ernie Sementilli and Jack Starrick helped with the serving and clean up. The menu included shrimp cocktail with John McL’s great sauce, pasta salad, and the ever-popular cheesecake.



We have four dinners each year and they are very special social occasions. They also give our member/chefs an opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills. No one ever goes away hungry. 		 

At our March dinner we celebrated Tom Ellison’s birthday. A surprise guest, Mae West, was there to wish Tom a happy birthday and to entertain us.
The 11th Annual Gold Tee Tournament was on April 25th. This year’s overall winning foursome was Bill McElroy, Frank D’Amato, Al Britsch, and Don McDowell. After golf we had Subs and Suds at the pool house.


The 10th Annual Gold Tee Member/Spouse/Partner Tournament is scheduled to be held on September 26th. There will be more on the results in the winter newsletter.

Each week, Jerry Mithen takes pictures of our winning teams. The pictures are then placed on our web site: www.qualitykid.com/GoldTees.htm

This group is composed of a great bunch of guys who play nine holes of golf from the gold tees on Wednesdays. Our primary purpose is to have fun, enjoy good fellowship and improve our golfing skills.

Players of all handicaps are welcome.
if you are interested in joining us
Contact Vince Franco at qualitykid@sc.rr.com


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Celise with Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma in 1954
When my mom passed away last year I inherited her cookbooks. She wasn’t as avid a collector as I; most likely, few people are. My father had been of potato farmer stock in Aroostook County Maine. He rarely strayed from standard meat and potatoes, so there wasn’t a lot of opportunity for her to experiment with gourmet recipes.

Among the books was a collection of recipes called “Hot Stuff” published in 1989 by the Westbrook (Connecticut) Firehouse Ladies Auxiliary (my home town) and a 1964 paperback edition of the Joy of Cooking.

The gems of the culinary library were handed down through the generations from Millicent Webb Jenkins, my great-grandmother. I have fond memories of visiting her home in Searsport, Maine during summer vacations. I must have gotten my love of recipes from her. One of her cookbooks was called “The Maine Rebekahs”, 14th Edition, 1956 which she received as a gift on her 72nd birthday.

The Maine Rebekahs is a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowship established in 1851. Each recipe in this cookbook is credited to a member of the Rebekahs and the order to which they belonged. There was a handwritten note referencing a pecan pie on page 153 on the inside cover. Really? Pecan Pie was always a favorite of mine, long before I crossed the Mason-Dixon line. 		  (My inheritance...continued)
My favorite treasure is a well worn, hard bound, 1906 edition of The Boston Cooking School Cookbook by Fannie Merritt Farmer. I remember as a youngster looking at the black and white photographs that accompanied the recipes. These photos were so unappetizing and down-right scary to a six year old. I don’t find them any more appetizing today, but I am entertained by the crudeness of the kitchen utensils and the advertisements in the appendix.

Chapter 1 defines food composition and correct proportions of food. Fanny Farmer agrees with the authorities that man should consume a mixed diet for good mental and physical health.

She cleverly writes: “Brain Workers should take their proteid in the form of fish and eggs, whereas the Working Man needs quantity as well as quality so that the stomach has something to act upon such as corned beef, cabbage, brown-bread and pastry.” Fanny goes on to add, “Women, even though they do the same amount of work as men (You Go Girl!), as a rule, require less food.”
(Note: in 1906 there was Man's Work, Women's Work and Brain Work)

In reference to the elderly she states, “..the diet should be as simple as a child’s, increasing carbohydrates and decreasing proteids and fat.” And concludes with, “Many diseases occurring after middle life are due to eating and drinking such foods as were indulged during vigorous manhood.” (No comment.)

On page 127 I found a Mock Turtle Soup. The first ingredient was 1 calf’s head. Since a calf’s heads would be little difficult to come by (not that I'd even try) I decided to pass on the mock turtle and made the Mulligatawny Soup recipe instead.

On page 505 nestled between the Lady Fingers and Jelly Rolls I stumbled upon a newspaper clipping from Christmas 1933. The reason my great-grandmother cut it out was for the French Cocoa Balls and Maple Pecan Dainties recipes, but what I found most interesting was the reverse side article about the post-repeal gallonage and liquor tax proposals on Capitol Hill with Acting Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau and President Franklin Roosevelt. Who knew a cook book could provide both a culinary and political education?

If you are interested in reading recipes from the Fanny Farmer’s Boston Cooking School the entire cook book is on line at www.bartleby.com/87/. However, it’s doubtful you will find any old newspaper clippings stuck between the pages. 		 
Mulligatawny Soup
French Chef

5 cups White Stock II     1/4 cup butter
1 cup tomatoes     1/3 cup flour
Onion, cut in slices 1/4 cup each   
1 teaspoon curry powder
Carrot, cut in cubes
Celery, cut in cubes     Blade of mace
1 pepper, finely chopped    2 cloves
1 apple, sliced    Sprig of parsley
1 cup raw chicken, cut in dice    
Salt and pepper

Cook vegetables and chicken in butter until brown; add flour, curry powder, mace, cloves, parsley, stock, and tomato, and simmer one hour. Strain, reserve chicken, and rub vegetables through sieve. Add chicken to strained soup, season with salt and pepper, and serve with boiled rice.


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By Suzanne Strasser
On 4/12 and 4/19 the Tradition Ladies League played it’s two week Ringer Tournament.. The winners were; 1st Dot Franco & Suzanne Strasser (56), 2nd Bobbie Fleiss & Joan Sheldon (moc58), 3rd Daune Barksdale & Deb Passig (58).

The most improved players, by 11 strokes, were Joanne Stewart & Maureen O’Connell. Birdies were made by Daune Barksdale hole # 5and Donna Culver hole #3. Closest to the pins were made by Joanne Stewart #2, Sally Russell #12, Donna Culver #5 and Joan Sheldon #15.

From the western food and motif to the beautiful weather the Tradition Ladies League “ Boot Scootin Birdies” Member Guest Tournament held on May 10th was a success.


Low Gross Winners
Joan Sheldon, Linda Slattery, Maureen Lempert, Cecelia Barksdale


1st Place Low Net
Joanne Stewart/Beth Eddy/Donna Culver,Cheryle Clark

 
“ Boot Scootin Birdies” Member Guest Tournament (continued)


2nd Place Low Net
Amy Monaghan, Jan Buess, Suzanne Strasser, Neats Blackhurst

Closest to the Pin: #2 Sandy Davis, #5 Joan Sheldon, #12 SusieJones,#15 – Dot Franco and Donna Culver (tie).

The Tradition Ladies Golf Association Member Member tournament was held on June 21st. The game was low gross and low net of a twosome.

Low Gross Winner award went to Judy Gambeski and Joan Sheldon

Mary Martino & Penny Pikaart width Joan Sheldon & Judy Gambeski

Low Net winners were: 1st place Rose Plesha/Sally Russell, 2nd place Pat Reed/Daune Barksdale, 3rd place Amy Monaghan/Suzanne Strasser and 4th place Penny Pikaart/Mary Martino.

Closest to the pin winners Pat Reed holes #5 & #15, Amy Monaghan hole # 12 and Joan Sheldon hole #2. Closest to the line winner was Pat Kemper.
Eighty women golfers from Tradition, Heritage, River Club and EWG/International played an Interclub at Tradition Golf Course on June 26th. Our ladies played well in the stableford format. Winning teams included; Suzanne Strasser, Nancy Malara, Debbie Massie, Pat Reed, Grace Davis, Deb Passig, and Daune Barksdale.

On 7/10/2012 the South Carolina State tournament was held at Tradition Golf Course. Approximately 104 women golfers played. Tradition league members volunteered as greeters, marshalls and scoring. Thanks to all the helpers and thumbs up kudos to Joan Sheldon for all her efforts to make this a successful event.


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On May 17th fifty-one Tradition residents and friends traveled to Georgetown's Strand Theatre to see the Swamp Fox Players performance of the zany and colorful comedy "The Fox on the Fairway". This was a special "Tradition Night" with tickets discounted in appreciation of a strong Tradition community turnout.

Bud Knittle with Len Vercelotti

Darlene with Elliott Dodson
 

Pat & Jack Shriver

Faye Britsch, Ann Carline, Susann Foderaro and Nori Thompson

Faye & Al Britsch
 

New South Carolina Digging Law
Fines up to $1,000 for failure to notify!

If you are planning a summer landscape project such as installing a new mailbox post, fence, deck, basketball goal or sprinkler system, it is important to remember to call before you dig.

No matter how large or small the digging project is, it is important to “Call Before You Dig” or “Click Before You Dig!” By making a simple FREE phone call or by simply filling out the online form you can protect your self and your community from costly fines, repairs, personal injury or inconvenient outages.

At least 3 full working day notice (not including the day of the call) prior to digging, call SC811 by dialing 811 or (888) 721-7877.

Visit www.sc1pups.org for a link to the new law.

One of the hardest decisions to make when a hurricane approaches is whether to stay put or travel hundreds of miles inland. To help you make the best decision possible, a new study conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the first of its kind since Hurricane Hugo in 1989, redefines the evacuation zones in Horry and Georgetown counties. The new evacuation zones are based on a hurricane's storm surge potential, not the wind speed. The new study, based on better topography data, current road networks and the latest population growth, shows more people who haven't been required to evacuate during past hurricanes will have to do so now. This hurricane season, emergency preparedness officials introduce three surge evacuation zones. And you need to KNOW YOUR ZONE! For more information and to view and download the detailed zone map visit the Georgetown County Emergency Management website www.georgetowncountysc.org Remember, if you are ordered to evacuate, it's because there's a real possibility of storm surge reaching your home. The Tradition Community is located in Zone B, however, areas directly to the east and west are in Zone A.


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We continue to play canasta through the summer months. So if it’s TOO HOT outside, come join us at the pool house on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month and stay COOL.

Call Jeanette Renault @235-3566 or Pat Shriver @ 237-2678 for more details.


By Merry Cotton
May 5th the sun shone brightly and helped bring treasure seekers by the car load, truck load and van load into our Tradition Community. By all accounts, this year’s garage sale was the most successful to date.

Each entrance was marked with a garage sale sign and each home identified with a red, white or blue helium balloon. Over 50 garages were “open for business” with several families participating from each garage.

Shoppers found household items, power tools, and even harlequin dolls to purchase at each home marked with the patriotic red, white, and blue balloons. And one home had a lemonade and bottled water stand.


Young Garage Sale Entrepreneurs

Part of the success of the garage sale can be attributed to our community emailing “service” handled by Vince Franco who sent several reminders to our residents. Thanks to all who participated and made the garage sale so successful and a special thank you to Darlene Dodson for distributing the balloons.
 

By Monique Philips
Winey, Whiney, Winey, Whiney...
No matter what you call it, please come to Winey/Whiney Wednesdays!

We meet the second Wednesday of the month at the Tradition pool house OR the LBTS beach deck from 5pm till 7pm! It's a great way to meet your new neighbors or reconnect with old friends and neighbors!
Just bring your own "beverage", an appetizer to share and always bring a friend. The more the merrier! We have also started collecting can goods for the local Baskerville food pantry. In the past three months, we have collected over 70 food items. THANK YOU!!!
Please contact Monique Philips via e-mail mlovestennis@gmail.com to add your e-mail address to her WW group e-mail. You will then be notified of upcoming "events"....at this time, since it IS tourist season, we will meet at the pool house; and if the heat continues, wear your swimsuits and we can even take a dip in the pool!:) We'll start back at the beach in September. Hope to see you at one of our Winey Wednesdays! Remember! YOU make Winey Wednesday a success!




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An Unusual Collection- By Merry Cotton
Some of us collect coins or stamps or maybe some special kind of knick knack, while others have more unusual collections such as wearable art.

One of our Tradition residents has one of the unusual collections. She, Dee Ely, has a collection of glittery head gear. She has sun visors and baseball caps twinkling with rhinestones and a fedora totally covered with sequins. Her collection of outrageously glittery visors and hats has more than 50 different looks.

Her collection began with a baseball cap given to her by a student when she was a teacher some twenty years ago. I asked if she had any criteria for the hats and visors, she said, “They must have sparkly trim and lots of it, and if they don’t, I’ll add some."

A key tidbit I learned about collecting glittery hats is that she has what is known as a Bedazzler. For the most of us not in the know, a Bedazzler is a simple tool that adds sequins and rhinestones to further enhance any item of wearable art.



These shiny, dazzling hats and visors not only are her fashion statement but also, part of her identity. Just in case you haven’t identified who the wearer of these chapeaus is, it is our smiling water aerobics leader on Mondays and Wednesdays. So, come to water aerobics. In addition to a good workout, you will meet Dee Ely making a fashion statement with sparkling head gear and more often than not, it matches her bathing suit. 		 

By Pat Shriver
It has been an interesting start to the water aerobic season. Early June brought us rain and cooler nights, thus there was a little chill at 9 a.m... Then the weather started getting warmer and so did the pool.

We will be in the pool (weather permitting) every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10. Our enthusiastic leaders, Dee Ely and Monique Philips, extend an invitation to join them. Bring your noodle!


Photo By David Philips


By Joanne Stewart

The Walk and Talk group has somewhat dwindled for the summer and we have resorted to trying to cool off in the pool with the Water Aerobics Class. We are getting a great workout in the pool every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 10:00am. The leaders are doing a great job keeping our bodies moving.

For those really devoted people, some of us still walk on Tuesdays and Thursdays also. However, due to the heat, we start at 8:30am instead of 9:00am. So if you are interested in doing either one, we are glad to have you join us. Either way, its a great way to meet new people, have fun, and get some exercise. 		 
Skin Cancer Prevention
and Early Detection

How do I protect myself
from UV rays?

It isn't possible or practical to avoid sunlight completely, and it would be unwise to reduce your level of activity to avoid the outdoors because physical activity is important for good health. But too much sunlight can be harmful. There are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to UV rays.

Some people think about sun protection only when they spend a day at the lake, beach, or pool. But sun exposure adds up day after day, and it happens every time you are in the sun.

"Slip! Slop! Slap!… and Wrap" is a catch phrase that can help you remember the 4 key steps you can take to protect yourself from UV rays:
• Slip on a shirt.
• Slop on sunscreen.
• Slap on a hat.
• Wrap on sunglasses to protect the eyes and sensitive skin around them.


These steps complement each other, and they provide the best protection when used together.

Most skin cancers can be found early with skin exams. Both regular exams by your doctor and checking your own skin frequently can help find cancers early, when they are easier to treat.

For more information on Sun Exposure and Skin Cancer prevention, visit the website. www.cancer.org


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Submitted by Bill McElroy, President
I want to thank all of the residents of The Tradition for the continued opportunity to serve you as a board member at LBTS. Following the May Annual Meeting I was elected President and it is an honor to serve. I would like to let you know what has happened since the May Meeting.

1. LBTS has negotiated a new bulk Cable Contact with Time Warner Company. This has been in progress for nearly a year and other providers were interviewed and given the opportunity to bid on the contract. The new contract will be $6.00 per month less than the previous year. You will not receive a refund this year, but the $36.00 you save for the balance of the year will be deducted from your renewal in December.
2. We have installed new lighting near the front gate and are in the progress of placing some landscape lighting near the Beach Club roundabout. These lights will help when walking and will at the same time beautify further our new landscaping in that area near sidewalks. No additional lighting is planned at this time.
3. The 4th of July has come and gone and the parking and the elimination of visitors that did not belong on our property was handled very well at the front gate. You may have noticed that all rental units were essentially full and all of our neighbors seemed to have family in town for the holiday. The trash and lack of fireworks residue was greatly improved and was much less costly to remove on the 5th. Our landscape around the roads was not damaged due to advance planning. This is always our busiest day of the year and will always present parking problems.
4. Your LBTS pool, located inside the River Club gate, has been completely remodeled, re-plastered and painted, the rest rooms upgraded, and a new handicap is being installed as this message is composed.
There is one area of improvement that concerns your board. Golf carts being driven by unlicensed children is a major problem, not only on the beachfront property, but on the bike path going to the beach and in various neighborhoods. A state law requires that golf carts be permitted by the state, and that only listened drivers be allowed to control the vehicle. That essentially means.....no under-age children. You are risking very serious liability in the likelihood of an accident. This is informational and intended for your safety.




 

By Claudia Krauth

The ladies nine hole group recently held a member spouse tournament at the tradition golf club. We had 14 members participate with their spouses and enjoyed a luncheon after. Thanks to Janice and Paul Hayes for a good time and well run tournament.

the winners of the tournament were Allan and Ann MacDonald and second was Bill and Jeanette Renault.

Allan, Ann, Jeanette & Bill

Closest to the pin was won by Mildred Culpepper for #2 and Al Carline for #5. 50/50 was won by Claudia and Howard Krauth.

Mildred & Al

During the spring a member-member tournament and quarterly birthday breakfast at true blue were held as well as a mini course on golf etiquette and rules. Thanks to Bonnie Eaglin and Ann Dale's efforts for making the course an interesting and fun event.

We welcome our most recent new members, Faye Britsch and Barbara Cook to our group. We seek new members for this enthusiastic fun group. We play all year Round, usually in the afternoon in the winter, spring, fall and in the Morning during the summer months.

For information on how to join, contact any member or one of the board members, Bonnie Eaglin, chairman, Linda Mitchell, co-chairman, Claudia Krauth secretary, Joan Murren, treasurer or Ann Dale, social.


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1,000 Places to See Before You Die
By Dale & Sue Guzlas

Years ago we bought a book called “A 1,000 Places to See Before you Die.“ Over the years, we visited many of these places on and off the beaten track. When we decided to drive to Illinois to visit our grand-daughter (#1 on our Bucket List every year), we intentionally set our route to visit a couple places on the list.

First stop was Nashville, Tennessee, which has been known as “Music City USA” since the Grand Ole Opry first started its weekend radio broadcasts back in 1925. Even though the temperatures broke record highs at 110 degrees, we managed to see some of the sites.

We took a backstage tour of the Ryman Auditorium, the original location of the Grand Ole Opry, where Minnie Pearl performed.


Then we went to Music Valley at Opryland, and spent a cool day inside the Gaylord Opryland Resort. This magnificent hotel offers 2881 guest rooms surrounding nine acres of indoor atrium gardens. The following day we toured The Hermitage, Home of President Andrew Jackson.

In the evenings, the temperature dropped to 95 degrees, so we went downtown Nashville to experience the nightlife. Our favorite place was the Wild Horse Saloon, the best in live entertainment and a larger-than-life dance floor.

Our stop on the way home was Kentucky’s “Bourbon Trail.” The trail features six signature distilleries nestled among the most beautiful scenery the Bluegrass has to offer. Starting the tour we obtained a passport and at each distillery had it stamped. If we succeeded in getting all six stamps, we would receive a free tee shirt.

Well, luckily you have as long as you want to visit all six distilleries, as we were only able to do three, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey, and Woodford Reserve. Not that we didn’t enjoy each tour as were learned something different at each place and savored the distinctive flavors of each bourbon. Our favorite distillery was Maker’s Mark (and the best tasting).

Hey, we are retired and have time to stop along the way to smell the roses (or in this case bourbon) and check off a place or two from our list. Now we only have 598 more places to see before we "kick the bucket".

Sue and Dale Guzlas 		 

With Litchfield Books
"GOLD" by Chris Cleave Chris Cleave who is the author of the fantastic novel "Little Bee" brings home the gold medal with his new novel "Gold" just in time for the 2012 London Olympics. The novel is about the world of professional cycling. Zoe Castle and Kate Meadows met at age 19 while trying out for the British Cycling Team and have been friends and rivals for 13 years. Kate may be the more talented, but Zoe is more driven. Things heat up when the International Olympic Committee changes its rules and only one cyclist, either Zoe or Kate, will be eligible to compete in the 2012 London Games. Cleave expertly weaves us through the characters’ complicated past and present, as Zoe and Kate are forced to decide whether winning means more to them than friendship, building to a winner-take-all race at the Manchester Velodrome. From start to finish, this is a truly Olympic-level literary achievement.
"IMAGINE: HOW CREATIVITY WORKS" by Jonah Lehrer Best-selling author Jonah Lehrer reveals the science behind the creative process, calling for us to reconsider everything that we thought we knew about creativity; Lehrer unravels the myth that creativity is something bestowed by outside sources or bequeathed on a lucky few. We are all, he says, hard-wired for creativity. With cutting-edge scientific research and observations drawn from popular culture, he presents surprising insights about the necessity of failure, the benefits of criticism, the influence of our surroundings, and the great impact that we have on one another. "Once we know how creativity works, we can make it work for us," he says, offering practical advice for the ways we can effectively foster our creativity in order to participate in our greatest collaborative project as human beings: using our imaginations to create a better world.
“TUMBLEWEEDS” by Leila Meecham Meacham (Roses) explores a small-town love triangle against the backdrop of Texas football in her overblown latest. Since childhood, Trey Don "TD" Hall and best friend John Caldwell have cared primarily for football and one another. But when recently orphaned Catherine Ann Benson moves to town to live with her grandmother, the boys are immediately drawn to her. At first, the three sixth-graders are just fast friends, but after adolescence sets in, their relationship deepens and complicates. Despite the boys' stellar high school football careers and Catherine Ann's equally sterling academic record, their future plans are fumbled thanks to a botched prank, a secret infatuation, and an accidental pregnancy, all of which will have consequences stretching far into the future. Spanning nearly 30 years, the novel seems unsure of its intentions: is it a romance, a sports saga, or a murder mystery?
“TIGERS IN RED WEATHER” by Liza Klaussmann Set in bucolic, hoity-toity post-WWII Martha’s Vineyard, this unnerving literary thriller from the great-great-great-granddaughter of Herman Melville finds a family unmoored by an unsolved murder in their apparently porcelain community. At the debut novel’s center are two women, Nick and Helena, cousins who grew up spending summers at their family’s cushy lakeside estate. Once carefree girls, now jaded women, they’ve since returned to Tiger House with their families, but their lives have lost much of the rosy glow they had before the murder. Selfish and aloof, Nick can’t stay faithful to her husband, the devoted but emotionally stunted Hughes. Helena, living apart from her sycophantic filmmaker husband, prefers pills and booze to dealing with her poor excuse for a relationship. Klaussmann’s carefully crafted soap opera skillfully commingles mystery with melodrama, keeping readers guessing about what happened until the end. While her characters’ duplicitous behavior will elicit strong reactions, the shocking finale, seen through all-knowing eyes, scintillates as much as it satisfies.
“CODE OF THE FOREST” by Jon Buchan When Wade McNabb, publisher of the Georgetown Pilot, exposes high-level political corruption surrounding a chemical plant on the South Carolina coast, a powerful senator, steeped in the ancient code of the state’s insider politics, threatens to bring down McNabb and his newspaper.

Wade turns for help to Kate Stewart, a young lawyer who has left a large law firm for a fresh start on her own in Georgetown. These two fiercely independent souls form a wary alliance for the legal battle that follows. It is a fight that shows the power of connections good and bad to change their lives forever.

Jon Buchan will be joining us for The Moveable Feast on September 21st.
The Moveable Feast Literary Luncheons: The Moveable Feast features literary luncheons with exciting authors at area restaurants on Fridays, 11 am-1 pm, $25 each (some exceptions). Your participation includes 10% off the purchase price of the featured book. Each Feast is followed by a signing at Litchfield Books at 2 pm. www.Classatpawleys.com

Please stop by the Litchfield Bookstore to see what the book clubs are reading or visit our website: www.litchfieldbooks.com Register your book club to be listed on our website and receive your book club discount.


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By Bill Renault (Club Secretary)

As I write this, my thoughts are of our late Club President, Steve Kronski. I will not try to list all the things he did for our club. Suffice to say he was a true Renaissance Man whose leadership enabled The Tradition Men's Club to continue to be the strongest in our area. Until we elect Steve's successor, Paul Hayes will act as our Interim President.

This Spring Dick Culver and his Tournament Committee have managed three events. In April The Memorial Masters Tournament saw Dick Hajec rejuvenate his game and win over Tom Damore (2nd ) and Gary O'Dell (3rd).



The six week President's Cup endurance contest which included a two round qualifier and four round match play elimination had Dan Higgins defeat Wes Benefield 1 up in 19 holes with Phil Fleiss besting Tom Strasser up 3 and 2.

In May, the annual Member / Member Tournament had the team of John Reed and Bob Thompson with a 2 week score of 127.5 narrowly win over Connie Gallagher and Bruce Fritz at 128. Dave Philips and Jim Herbert finished 3rd with 131.5. Handicaps were adjusted to equalize the field.

Qualifying for the Club Championships began July 16th. There will be four (4) flights, Championship, White Tees, Gold Tees, (all gross scores) and Gold tees net scores. Flights are based on handicaps.

Sunday, October 14, 2012 Member/Spouse

The Annual Steve Kronski Memorial Shootout will be Sunday, November 25th

The August Member / Guest Tournament has been cancelled.

Tradition Men's Club website: tradition29585.com/ttmc.htm


 
SUMMER GOLF BY Clay Dubose
For a lot of year-round South Carolina residents, the summer does not come soon enough because the golf is much more affordable, it is easy to get a tee time, and the courses are not so crowded that it takes five hours or longer to get in a round. However, there is still a lot of griping and moaning by golfers during the summertime.

This is not because of hot temperatures and high humidity or needing to regularly check the Tropical Updates on the Weather Channel for the possible development of a hurricane. It is because the maintenance staff is routinely poking holes and conducting other practices that disrupt the condition and quality of the playing surfaces.

There is no argument that cultural management practices such as core aeration and verticutting are very disruptive and a major inconvenience. Also, contrary to what some people believe, course superintendents do not hate golfers and do not conduct these practices out of spite. This is very hot and dirty work that would not be conducted unless absolutely necessary.

These disruptive practices are necessary for alleviating soil compaction from peak winter season play and preventing excess organic matter accumulation that is a consequence of an 8 to 10 month growing season. Furthermore, bermudagrass playing surfaces need to be aggressively “worked” to produce optimum conditioning. Based on experiences over the years, the best results and fastest recovery occurs when the majority of the very aggressive cultural management practices are completed in the early to midsummer and before the onset of intense environmental stresses that typically prevail during the middle to latter part of the summer in South Carolina.

The newer ultradwarf bermudagrass cultivars Champion, Mini-Verde and TifEagle, are particularly prone to producing high volumes of organic matter near the surface of the green. This is true even with very judicious nitrogen fertilization. Thus, along with frequent light topdressing to help dilute the organic material, core aeration of ultradwarf bermudagrass putting greens is an absolute necessity to maintain healthy turfgrass and good putting quality. The point here is with the new grasses even more cultivation is required than what we normally perform on our older tifdwarf greens; on the positive side the newer grasses do recover more quickly than the older bermudagrasses.

The recommended target for a putting green coring program is to impact at least 20 to 25 percent of the total surface area annually. Depending on tine size and the number of holes per square foot produced, three to four core aerations between May and September are recommended for courses in the Carolinas with bermudagrass greens. We currently core aerate two times a year and use solid tines one to two times per year, so we are not even removing cores as many times as we should be.

When it comes to bermudagrass fairways, one to two core aerations over the summer are recommended. Verticutting aids in controlling surface organic matter, but is also needed to maintaining turfgrass density and promote the upright growth habit that provides great lies for fairway shots. At some courses, contract verticutting services are used for severe/deep verticutting of the fairways once or twice each year. However, an alternative approach that has been gaining popularity is conducting lighter, monthly replications using standard fairway mowing equipment equipped with verticutting reels. In addition to being a very effective surface grooming strategy, this is not as disruptive and reduces debris disposal problems.

I hope this makes everyone aware of the challenges the golf course maintenance staff faces. Aeration, verticutting, and topdressing practices are certainly not fun and enjoyable, but they are a must to ensure the long term health of the greens. The month of June is normally when overseeded bermudgrass greens will be in their worst condition of the year as they make the transition back to the base bermudagrass. There are typically certain areas of the golf course and greens that transition better than others.

During the month of June we probably hear the most mumbling and grumbling from golfers and members about course conditions and how we need new greens. I’m here to tell you that will not solve all of our problems, but would be a nice addition. If and when I and the ownership of Tradition decide to make a change in grasses you will be one of the first to know and the information will come from me in a formal way, not a rumor that floats around the club. So for now and the coming years we will continue to manage what we have and will provide the best surface we can with the operating budget we are given. I should also remind you that from January through mid-May we had some of the best putting surfaces in town, even better than most of our neighboring courses with brand new greens, even though our current greens are 17 pushing 18 years old.

As I just recently toured the golf course and surrounding property in late June, I continue to notice a few homeowners who continue to encroach onto the golf course property with their trimming and cutting of vegetation. I also recently met with the ownership of the golf club on how to appropriately handle these situations and we have consulted with legal counsel. We need to make it clear that we are trying to establish a natural buffer area that is left untouched between the golf course and neighboring homes. If you are planning to do some trimming that borders the golf course property and are unsure of where your property line ends and the golf course begins, please contact me before you perform any cutting or removal of plants or vegetation that could cause problems relating to destruction of golf course property and trespassing; if you are not 100% sure it is your property I would advise you consult with me first as to avoid any legal action. We intend to monitor this even more closely than we have done in the past and will be contacting the violators as appropriate. We have tried to be good neighbors in the past but some residents continue to trespass and destroy our property. Thanks to everyone who has cooperated in the past for respecting the golf course and the surrounding property.

If you have any questions about the golf course and its current operation you should contact me for assistance in the matter to have your questions and concerns addressed correctly. I am always more than happy to visit with you and discuss any issues you may have. Thanks for your time and attention and I hope you are enjoying a fantastic summer!

Clayton A. DuBose, CGCS
General Manager/Golf Course Superintendent
The Tradition Golf Club


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By Janice Hayes

In September a group of Tradition Ladies and friends decided to join the Club 55 Bowling Leagues at Frank’s in Murrells Inlet. Enjoying the fun were Debbie Massie, Joanne Stewart, Jan Hayes, Sandi Bunce, Polly Huish, Lucy Hajec Joanne Kendall, Joan Sheldon, Carol Leis, Skippy Esposito, Dot Franco and Barbara Fuller.

Our very own Pawley’s Girls (M. DiGaudio, D.Massie and Jan Hayes) took first place! Most Improved woman was Sandi Bunce and Joanne Stewart had a 193, winning the High Game for Women.

High Series Women was Polly Huish with a 460 and High Series Women hdcp was Jan Hayes with a 667. We are looking forward to a new season starting September. Anyone who is interested in joining the league can call Frank’s Bowling Center or one of the team members. We’d love to have you!
As you drive south on route 17 from Brookgreen Gardens to the Litchfield/Pawleys Island area, you will see a transformation of the median from tall overgrown grass to a beautiful oasis of manicured lawns, beautiful palm trees and bushes. These are maintained completely by the generosity of local home owner associations, businesses and generous residents who are dedicated to making the area one of the most beautiful in South Carolina.
www.litchfieldbeautification.com
 		 

By David Philips
2012 HOMEOWNER’S DIRECTORY
Updates since Spring 2012 Newsletter
ADDITIONS OR CHANGES:
• Steve & Linda Hege 11 at Boatmen Drive: (864) 640-3074, stevekhege@gmail.com
• Bill & Cathy Michael at 116 Historic Lane: telephone 314-3269
• Jack & Beverly Newton at 137 Tradition Club Drive: telephone 314-3451
• Jim & Sandy Pearson at 29 Crab Trap Court: telephone 237-3925, PIJim@sc.rr.com
• Donald & Rose Perry at 94 Low Country Lane: RMPGraph@sc.rr.com
• Rob & Susan Ruark at 29 Historic Lane: telephone 314-3007

WELCOME YOUR NEW NEIGHBORS:
• Philip & Doris Baron 1411 Tradition Club Drive from Greenville, SC
• Leslie Bennett to 13 Confederate Lane from Potomac, MD
• John & Kathleen Donovan to 41 Boatmen Drive from River Edge, NJ
• Bill & Wendy Eisenhauer 1618 TCD from Greentown, PA pabill25@ptd.net (570) 493-0990
• Dan & Mary Goodell to 155 Deacon Drive from Clifton, NJ
• Keith & Anne Hoile to 398 Historic Lane from Greensboro NC gsograndma@yahoo.com
• Marek & Alicja Ludyjan to 50 Basketmaker Court
• Frank/Antoinette Meledandri to 701 TCD (412)951-4694 ann_meledandri@comcast.net
• John & Holly Moran to 38 Sandfiddler Drive
• Jeff & Cathy Roberson from Centreville Va;(703) 830-4874, family@robersoncentral.com
• John & Leesa Ruscio to 114 Boatmen Drive
• Jeffrey Shilling to 13 Confederate Lane from Potomac, MD
• Daniel Skala and Rosaria Suriano 452 Tradition Club Drive from Whitehouse Station, NJ

FAREWELL TO FRIENDS MOVING ON:
• Martyn & Margaret Collis from 398 Historic Lane
• Andrew & Mary Farrell from 114 Boatmen Drive
• Ronald & Kimberly Heymann from 452 Tradition Club Drive
• Meg & Tom Maguire from 13 Confederate Lane
• Peter & Margot Mohan from 701 Tradition Club Drive
• Joan Ruane from 1411 Tradition Club Drive
• Claire White from 155 Deacon Drive

Changes? Contact Dave Philips at 237-0494 or DavidCPhilips@msn.com 		 

Celebrating yours?
Just a reminder, a dinner will be held September 18, 2012 for couples in Tradition either celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012 or who have previously reached this golden milestone.

It's not too late to join us for a lovely evening as we celebrate this memorable time in our lives Please call:
Claudia Krauth at 237-7544
or
Gloria Starrick at 235-3261
no later than August 25, 2012.


If you are interested in supplying a meal for some of our Tradition Homeowners or if you are a neighbor in need please contact
Claudia Krauth claudiaa@sc.rr.com
or call 237-7544
TRADITION MEALS ON WHEELS


The Georgetown County Red Cross has relocated to 104 Screven Street in Georgetown. (Near the Clock Tower)


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Snakes Are Not Our Enemies
By Barnie Slice
Summertime always brings out the creatures that crawl through our neighborhoods and we have seen them in our yards on occasion. Although there are some venomous snakes in our area of the state most of the snakes we encounter are harmless. The old adage of “a good snake is a dead snake” no longer applies. We fear snakes because we were raised by our parents and grandparents to hate them and kill every one we see.


Research now shows that snakes, even the venomous ones, are beneficial to our environment and actually keeps the rodents such as mice, moles and rats from infecting our yards. Snakes can be fearful creatures and should be respected but they are not the awful creatures we were raised to believe they were. Although only a fool would try to pick up a snake or handle one, unless he or she is trained to do so, they are not to be feared as much as we think.

We hear stories of people being bitten by venomous snakes but nine out of ten cases are when the person tries to handle the snake or harasses it. Observe the snake and just walk away and leave it alone. Do not approach it or try to kill it. You will probably never see the snake again.

The best policy is to simply let them alone. In most cases they are just traveling through our yard and will be gone in minutes. Rarely will a snake take up residence near humans. However, to be safe, never walk around in your yard at night without a flashlight. Snakes move around on warm nights looking for food and some will not slither out of your way. Be careful, not fearful!

 





Shown here are snakes most common to our area. At Tradition I have noticed a decline in snakes in general in the last few years but we do live near swampy areas that breed snakes and we may see one on occasion.

If you encounter a snake that you are not familiar with I will be glad to help identify it. Snap a photo and send it to me at bslicejr@sc.rr.com or call me at 235-9531 [home] 843-602-3369 [mobile].

Barnie Slice


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