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A few Tips to Help You (AND US) Enjoy your stay on hilton Head Island
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Summer Sun Risk For most people, summer weather means enjoying the outdoors, doing yard work or vacationing at the beach. But the summer sun can damage your skin.
P54 Shrek: The Musical ‘Graduate’ of Youth Theatre turns green for latest show
P58 Injury Care Basics for the Lowcountry Weekend Warrior Much of sports medicine deals with relatively simple injuries (sprains and strains) that can be treated if you follow some basic concepts
P64 Pride and Produce Bluffton Farmers Market gives fresh its place
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Special Advertising Section:
Women in Business
Behind the Gates Rose Dhu Creek
Our area is brimming with smart, talented women who are taking the lead in business or owning their own.
>> Business profiles
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Back to Work Becca Edwards talks to local moms about the challenges of re-entering the workforce after children.
Burgers Star at Charbar These are heady times for the oncehumble hamburger, America’s iconic contribution to casual cuisine that is, today, trending as gourmet fare with upscale concepts taking hold across the country.
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Just Visiting? Some helpful tips from certified local, Courtney Hamspon, on avoiding tourist traps.
P102 Painted Diamonds 30 Ball Parks in 30 Weeks
P106 A Seamless Blending of Art & Artists T.G.I.F. artists collaborate
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P46 Island Girl The Fourth of July celebration evokes a sense of family, tradition, and the American entrepreneurial spirit—all attributes shared by Cheryl Klippel, owner of Island Girl in Coligny Beach and South Beach in Sea Pines Plantation.
>>> ON OUR COVER Our ode to Reid Miles and his Chicago album cover, circa 1975.
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Women in Business 2013 see page 72
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From the Editor
2 Don’t Feed the Alligators
Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: maggie washo Art Director: Kelly stroud Art & Production Catherine Davies Advertising Sales: Ashton Kelley kim crouch Kandace wightman Executive Assistant Lily Bartell Hunter Kostylo Contributing Writers: kitty bartell Dr. John Batson Frank Dunne Jr. Rebecca Edwards Courtney Hampson Lynne Hummell Drew Laughlin MICHAEL PASKEVICH Pete Popovich Mary Frances Stocks Lisa Sulka Debbie Szpanka Contributing Photographers / Artist: Photography by anne Krisztian Lonyai photography Photography By Mark Staff Contributing Art Direction: Tom Staebler P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843.689.2658 m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com
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llow me, if you will, to stand on my soapbox for a minute as an animal lover. As a visitor to this lovely island, you’ve probably already seen a few dark brown wooden signs with the words “State and Federal Laws prohibit the feeding and harassing of alligators.” That seems pretty selfexplanatory, but I find people often need to be told the “why” of things to fully appreciate a law/rule. Of course, the most obvious reason is that we want you to return to Hilton Head Island next summer, which would be hard for you to do if you were lunch for some local gator. I jest of course. In general, alligators will avoid humans, as we are not really one of their favorite food items. However, if you get too close to a momma gator protecting her young, all bets are off. It is best to give these reptiles a wide berth—don’t bother them, and they will not bother you. I spend a lot of time outside in the summer and repeatedly see our visitors feeding alligators to get a closer look. Here’s what you probably don’t know about why you should not feed them: a fed alligator is a dead alligator. No, not because it can’t stomach the fried food you
saved it from your evening out. An alligator used to being fed will start to approach people—the fear replaced by an insatiable craving for hush puppies. Inevitably, the next family renting your house on the lagoon will find a fat reptile sitting on the back porch waiting for the bacon to finish cooking. Much to the company’s dismay, Critter Management will be called, and that poor alligator will be trussed up and hauled away. No, he is not going to be relocated to a nice swamp in Florida. He will be shot in the head and processed for parts. It’s an ugly truth, and the more people who are aware the better. Now go enjoy your summer vacation and give those hush puppy leftovers to your dog. And if it rains, go see the new Superman movie, Man of Steel. Pay no attention to Frank’s review on page 25. C’mon Frank! It’s a superhero movie. What did you expect?
M. Washo Publisher / Editor-in-Chief
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A SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS
Back In Business Simply Irrigation, owned by Jeremy Court, is open for business in the Bluffton, Sun City, Okatie and Hilton Head Island areas to service your irrigation repairs, irrigation installations, general landscape work, pesticide application, flower, tree & shrub installation and more!
A New Location Christine Storey Smith, a master hair stylist and published makeup artist is now servicing clients at the Village Spa. The Village Spa is located at 14 Johnston Way, Suite A, just across from the post office.
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Congrats!
A New SERG partner!
Congratulations to Heather and Brian Quinn on their beautiful baby girl, Ella Grace Quinn born on June 20th.
SERG would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Phil LeClaire, Frankie Bones Restaurant and Lounge's Managing Partner! Thank you for your dedication, perseverance and can-do attitude throughout the past 6 years! Here's to your continued success with SERG.
Welcome to the Team! Lisa Fleming, REALTOR® has joined Schembra Real Estate Group, Inc.
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New Advisees Island Travel, a member of the travel network Virtuoso® with offices in the Lowcountry, is pleased to announce the expansion of the company with the appointment of new travel advisors, Janelle Olinger, Marion Payne, and Janice Trainor, to their staff. 18
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Making Big Strides James Fitzpatrick, president of American Way Insurance, has announced that Frederick Maiden, vice president, is the company’s top agent for the quarter.
A New Role BB&T-Carswell Insurance Services has named Kelly Sigg to their sales staff as a personal lines producer. She is based at 2 Westbury Park Way, Suite 103, Bluffton. july 2013
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Hiring and Promoting Beach Properties, voted the #1 Vacation Rental Company on Hilton Head, announces the hiring of Troy Woloscyk and the promotion of Ashley Hampson as owner/guest service coordinators.
Creating Change Mary Elizabeth Tanguay, a rising sophomore at Bluffton High School recently raised $400 selling used books. She donated that money to the Bluffton, Jasper Volunteers in Medicine.
And the Winner Is.... The Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island has named its scholarship winners for the 2013-14 academic year. The scholarship awards, totaling $25,000, are made possible by a grant from the Heritage Classic Foundation recognizing the club’s more than 1200 hours of volunteer service at the RBC Heritage golf tournament this spring.
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@ celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited down to one sentence. Get it? Got it! Good.
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The Condominium Conundrum
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ormally, I don’t like presenting problems without solutions and options. As a Hilton Head Island attorney for over 30 years now, I like to provide my clients, when appropriate, with options. The same is true as mayor when dealing with island issues; it is my responsibility and duty as an elected official to not simply declare “we have a problem,” but to explore and articulate solutions to these problems. That normal way of doing business doesn’t easily apply to the following conundrum: Condominium units are individually owned, and the association decision process is dependent on complete agreement. So what happens when the conventional wisdom is that a condo needs to be redeveloped but not all condo unit owners agree? Condominiums came into popularity beginning in the 1970s, and Hilton Head Island began experiencing their development at about the same time (11,436 units on HHI now). So, now we have condos that are nearing 40 years old. I used to like birthdays as much as anyone, but the older I get, the more different I look, and that is not always good! The same can be true for some condos. We have seen a surge of redevelopment and reinvestment on the island with hotels, clubhouses, and commercial centers, but what condominiums have you seen redeveloped? I can’t think of any, and the reason is that condos are individually owned. They are, in effect, floors of apartments layered inseparably atop each other and inextricably bound in ownership. You can’t keep your fourth floor while someone demolishes their second floor unit. Some island condos are visually feeling their age, aesthetically, and functionally. Whether an island condo or two ought to be demolished and rebuilt, I do not know, but there will be a day when that is needed. Demolishing or substantially rebuilding a condo, even with a reasonable expectation of a return on investment, isn’t easily achievable. So what to do? Should the Town of Hilton Head Island change its LMO to allow or incentivize greater density for condos that wish to redevelop? Maybe, but under property right law, it still would require all unit owners to agree to the redevelopment, and that becomes complicated. Should the town condemn a condo? No, for a variety of reasons too numerous to mention. Should we pursue a legislative initiative with the state that has been used elsewhere called “en bloc sales,” where if a certain percentage of a designated building’s residents choose to sell their units, then the developer wins the option to buy all the units, which he can exercise at whatever price the supermajority agreed to? This doesn’t appeal to me. The only tool I know that is available to me as mayor is simply to encourage condos unit owners in need to evaluate the potential return on investment. Condominium redevelopment sounds easy; it’s anything but. 20
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A Day in the Life of the Town’s Stormwater Staff
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hen council and staff are out in the community, they are sometimes asked by a friend or citizen, “Why is the town doing _____?” You can fill in the blank with any project in progress. When I hear about this happening, the old saying, “You can’t see the forest for the trees,” comes to mind as a possible explanation. Sometimes it’s hard to see how individual staff activities and town projects (the “trees”) fit into the big picture (the “forest”). The “big picture” that we are all working to achieve is our vision for the town and its future. The current vision for Bluffton, as articulated in our recent strategic planning workshop, has multiple key points, including celebrating the May River, respecting the Bluffton character, and a community of livable neighborhoods. The work of the town’s stormwater staff supports this vision by improving our environment and the quality of life for Bluffton’s citizens. On any given day, the Stormwater Division’s activities serve as a great example of staff implementing individual projects as part of an interconnected web of activity guided by the vision framework. A typical day is something like this: our geospatial information system (GIS) analyst heads to the field to collect information on the location of each stormwater curb inlet, pond outfall, and connecting ditch, uploads it into the GIS program and shares it with our water quality program and stormwater project managers. Our water quality manager studies the maps and takes stormwater samples to be analyzed at the water quality laboratory at USCB. These results are also shared with the stormwater project manager. The GIS and water quality data are used by the stormwater project manager to generate a model that identifies locations and projects within the May River watershed that are most likely to improve water quality within the May River. Using this information in consultation with advice from our citizen-supported advisory committee, our division director brings these projects to town council as part of the capital improvements program (CIP) for funding. Once funded, with or without grant assistance, we bring in support from other divisions where the infrastructure project manager works with contractors to make sure the projects are constructed on time and within budget. During the construction phase of these projects, our erosion and sediment control inspector ensures that the town’s environmental regulations are met and works with contractors to correct any potential problems. Even CIP projects that are not directly tied to improving stormwater quality include techniques that protect our environment. For example, our transportation project manager has ensured that the May River Road streetscape, Tom Herbkersman Commons, and DuBois Park projects include rain gardens and other stormwater treatment practices. Together with staff from other divisions in engineering & public works, the stormwater division works as a seamless unit to help improve the environment and quality of life of its citizens as stated in the vision for the future Town of Bluffton. july 2013
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“Shrek the MuSiCAl” Main Street youth Theatre 7PM W-TH-F-S 2PM Sunday More Info: msyt.org
First Presbyterian Church 7:00PM More Info: (843) 681-3696
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9AM-4PM Hilton Head Christian Academy More Info: www. hhjazzcamp.com
Shelter Cove Harbour 9PM. Two shows (6:30 & 8:30) by Shannon Tanner at the Gazebo and more!
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All Month long Fun tiMe with Albert the AlligAtor july–August 19 Mondays; 5:30–7PM Sea Pines Resort (843) 842-1979
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“ChiCAgo” Arts Center of Coastal Carolina 8PM Tues.-Sat. 2PM Sunday More Info: artshhi.com
Shelter Cove FArMerS MArket Every Wednesday from 9AM-1PM
Starts at 9:15PM Children activities, live music, food and beverages & firework display $5 Pass into Sea Pines
Skull Creek Celebration begins at 6:00PM Fireworks go off around 9:30PM
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Shelter Cove hArbour 9:30PM Fireworks Will feature special patriotic selections performed by Shannon Tanner at 6:30 and 8:00 PM.
8:00AM Entry Fee: $30 - $35 entry This is the oldest and largest race in Beaufort County and one of the top races in SC. More Info: bearfootsports.com
CrAFt Cove ACtivitieS Mon & Fri 12-1:30PM Tues-Thurs 12-3PM Sea Pines Beach Club (843) 842-1979
At the Salty Dog Cafe - Every Wed, Thurs, and Sun at 7PM & 8PM. Fun for everyone in the family!
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FArMerS MArket in old town bluFFton Every Thursday 2:00-7:00PM Calhoun Street
eVeRy sAtuRdAy Steppin StoneS Every Saturday 7:30-9:30PM liberty Oak in Harbour Town More Info: seapines.com
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One subject. Two opinions.
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favorite movie of all time Courtney Hampson
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et me start by saying that you won’t find anybody anywhere who wants to see a great Superman movie more than I do. So much so that from time to time, when it airs on TV, I’ll tune
in to that tragedy known as Superman Returns and try to convince myself that it doesn’t suck. It never works. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw the first trailer for Man of Steel
almost a year before its release. My hopes for a super Superman movie soared with knowledge that Christopher Nolan, who gave us the phenomenal Dark Knight Batman trilogy worked on the script and would produce the film. Well, I saw Man of Steel a few days before settling down to write this “Sand” installment… and I hated it. I hated it enough to hurl my 3-D specs at the screen in disgust with about 10 minutes to go. Yeah. That bad. So what if I had to watch the last 10 minutes blurry? Garbage in 3-D is still garbage. The Superman story is simple. Last son of Krypton sent to earth to fight for truth, justice, and (continued on next page)
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t’s Sunday afternoon. Looks like the rain is coming, so I’m in bed with my laptop debating myself (before I debate Frank) as to what the best movie of all time is. Because I love a good distraction and any excuse for procrastination (three stories due tomorrow and I am just getting started), I turn on the tube. And, wouldn’t you know it, Bring it On is on. A ridiculous teen drama, starring Kirsten Dunst (Jersey girl, but don’t hold it against us), about competitive high school cheerleading. And I know every word. Heck, I can even perform the “Brrr, it’s cold in here” routine for you, if you’re interested. Definitely not the best movie ever but one I’ll watch every time it’s on. And if teen angst set amid aerobic activity
is what your into, might I recommend Center Stage, Save the Last Dance, and of course The Cutting Edge (oh yes, drama on ice skates!). If I’m looking for a laugh, it’s Old School or Dodgeball. All day long. It doesn’t matter if there are only five minutes left, or it just started, I’m tuning in. Frankly, a day doesn’t go by that I don’t quote one of them. (Heck, I just quoted Dodgeball in my Tourist Trap story that you can read elsewhere in this issue!). And, we named our new dog, Blue, partly because in the personality color-spectrum, blue is calming and chill, but mainly because who doesn’t want to yell out, “You’re my boy, Blue,” with good cause?
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the American way. Yes, he’s conflicted, because he’s an alien in a strange world, but he learns humanity by his salt-of-the-earth adopted parents, John and Martha Kent, and his love for intrepid reporter Lois Lane. With that in his tank, he can go out and kick the snot out of the bad guys with a sense of purpose. How do you screw that up in film? With too many special effects, too many explosions, basically too many distractions from the basic storyline. That’s what happened with Man of Steel. Contrast that to my alltime favorite movie, Rocky. I’m talking about the first one…the only one that matters. I don’t know if it’s the best movie ever, but it always rises to the top of my list. In the interest of full disclosure, having lived a few years in Philadelphia, there’s a personal, emotional connection for me. I love that in one scene Rocky Balboa is seen eating—my favorite—a Pat’s cheesesteak, and in another he walks past my college sweetheart’s house in South Philly. Little things like that go a long way in making a film endearing, but they don’t necessarily make it good film. The thing is that Rocky could have been set in, oh, let’s say Pittsburgh or St. Louis, two cities that have no meaning to me whatsoever, and I would probably still love it. Simplicity is what makes Rocky a great movie. I’m tuned in to this stuff because I happen to be working on a screenplay and have spent some time reading about and studying the art of screenwriting. It’s very simple: three acts to achieve five basic components to the story. In Act I, introduce the hero and set up his challenge or “dramatic need.” In Act II 26
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he faces up to the challenge. That’s called the first turning point. Then you get the second turning point where new obstacles appear. This is where you begin to doubt whether or not the hero will overcome his challenge. Act III is climax and resolution…dramatic need achieved or failed. Let’s cut to the chase and go right to Rocky’s Act III. The climax was an epic 15-round bout with the world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. Rocky lost the fight in a split decision. The resolution? An aging underachieving amateur goes the distance with the best in the world and loses, but all he could think about was…Adrian! The film ends with a battered and bloody Rocky holding her in his arms. “I love YOU,” as only Sly Stallone could deliver the line. Dramatic need achieved or failed? You decide, but I know where I stand. I get all wobbly just thinking about it, which is why I never watch the film with other people around. Too embarrassing. Here’s my point. The story of Rocky Balboa was so simple. The script followed the formula. Stallone, relatively unknown at the time, wrote it from the heart, picturing himself as the Rocky character. He received a lot of offers, but the studios wanted a big star to play Rocky. He refused every one until somebody agreed to let him play the leading role. The result speaks for itself. The budget wasn’t huge. There were no big-name stars, but the characters they played were resplendent. There were no special effects or elaborate sets, just dirty, gritty 1970s era Philadelphia. A great script, well executed—a classic. july 2013
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Speaking of dogs, I love the underdog, so most sportsrelated films hit the right note with me. I watch Fever Pitch every spring in preparation for opening day, and in tribute to the Sox (it is totally their year)! Moneyball—could baseball really be based solely on stats? If Jonah Hill (whom I fell in love with in Super Bad) says so, I’m a believer. Now Sandra Bullock usually drives me crazy, but Tim McGraw makes all that go away in The Blind Side, the story about Michael “Big Mike” Ohr. Oh, what about The Rookie? Dennis Quaid is a 30-something high school science teacher and baseball coach; he loses a bet to his players and has to try out for the Major Leagues, and he makes it! And, he’s wearing tight pants for the better part of two hours. Do you believe in miracles? I do! In Miracle, the 1980 U.S. hockey team beats Russia for the first time, and I cry every stinking time. Okay, I’ve named a dozen films and still haven’t nabbed my favorite. So much pressure. Shawshank Redemption is definitely in my top three. Heck, TNT shows it almost every day, slightly less than Law & Order re-runs (has that become a movie yet?). I love the storyline of a friendship developed in the most unlikely of places. Hopefully, when I am in prison one day, I will meet my Morgan Freeman. (Just making sure you’re still paying attention. I totally don’t plan to go to jail.) Sliding Doors is an indie film that I absolutely love (and no one else has ever seen), because it tackles the topic of everything happening for a reason, which is one of my favorite debates. Frank, what say you? I am running out of room july 2013
here, so let me just get it on the record that anything with Hugh Grant or a British accent (see Sliding Doors entry above) makes my list. Bridget Jones’s Diary is laugh-out-loud funny every stinking time, no matter how many times you’ve seen it. Listen we’ve all chased a guy out into the street, in the snow, in our underwear, so it just clicks. I’m also not one to turn down an Irish brogue, so while P.S. I Love You should be an obvious choice, I am going to go with the little known Matchmaker (Jeanine Garofolo and Dennis Leary star) in my number two spot. A hilarious Ireland-set flick about a U.S. Senator searching for his Irish roots a la Kennedy, who sends his chief of staff on a wild goose chase. Either you get it or you don’t. If you don’t, you are dead to me. Alright, I think I’ve got it. Yes, I’ve decided. Frank, I’ll see your Rocky (Rocky II was the best of the series by the way), and raise you one Home for the Holidays. I watch it only once a year, on Thanksgiving Eve, and I watch it credit to credit. It is that special. I don’t want to give away the pure joy that this movie brings, but just as the hectic holiday season heats up, Home for the Holidays brings to life the annual hellish ritual of eating, drinking, and arguing with family, which we all endure. It’s all the stuff (and by stuff I mostly mean Holly Hunter and Robert Downey, Jr.) in between that actually makes this gem worthy of its special place in my heart and my holidays. And now I’m craving turkey. Thanks a lot Frank. www.celebratehiltonhead.com 27
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Hilton Head Firecracker 5000
Bear Foot Sports is excited to announce that this year’s Publix Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 run will feature a new location and course and be staged from scenic Jarvis Creek Park. The 28th Annual Publix Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 will be held Thursday, July 4 at 8 a.m. With over 1,600 runners and walkers of all ages, The Firecracker 5000 is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County and one of the top 10 races in South Carolina. According to Mark Weisner, event coordinator, “The Firecracker has become an Independence Day tradition for many islanders and visitors. It is truly a family event. We are seeing more groups with 15 to 20 family members with participants of all ages, including grandparents to kids under 10. To accommodate the families, we have even begun offering discounts to groups of eight or more.” Traditionally, the Firecracker has been staged from Shelter Cove Park, but due to construction there, this year’s course will start behind Jarvis Creek Park on the Cross Island Parkway. The course will take runners on the Cross Island Parkway, Hwy 278, Jarvis Park Road, Natures Way, Pembroke Drive, Hatton Place and Lafayette Place. The race will finish at the main entrance to Jarvis Creek Park. A festive, post-race party and Fourth of July celebration will follow the run. Events include a children’s fun run, music from Chris Jones, fresh fruit, ice-cold refreshments, exhibitors, door prizes, a craft beer garden, and more. A percentage of proceeds from the race will benefit several local charities, including The Hilton Head Rotary Club, The Hilton Head Island High School cross country team, and The Hilton Head Runners Club.
For course map and additional information, please visit bearfootsports. com or contact Bear Foot Sports at (843) 757-8520.
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29th Annual Skull Creek 4th of July Celebration The 29th Annual Skull Creek 4th of July Celebration is a free community fireworks display launched from a barge in the Intracoastal Waterway/Skull Creek, starting at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Live entertainment is scheduled to start 6 p.m. at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Chart House and Skull Creek Boathouse. Food and beverage will be available at all three locations. No coolers, please. The event is sponsored by Chart House, Country Club of Hilton Head, Hargray, Hilton Head Plantation POA, Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, AM 1130 FM 93.5 The Island, The Island Packet, Old Fort Pub, Palmetto Electric Co-Op, Pearlstine Distributors, Skull Creek Boathouse, and the Town of Hilton Head Island. Free parking and shuttle service available from 6-10 p.m. from the Boys & Girls Club on Gum Tree Rd. to parking lot at Chart House, Hudson’s and Skull Creek Boathouse (pick-up & return). Shuttle provided compliments of SHARE. For additional information, please call (843) 681-2772 ext. 100
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Enjoy casual waterfront dining at six restaurants & a variety of apparel, art, gift & jewelry shops.
Fireworks • Tuesdays, June 18 & 25 • Thursday, July 4 —special show (no show Tuesday, July 2) • Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Tuesdays, August 6 & 13
Kids Activities Bouncy houses, face painting & more!
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT
Everyday, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. at San Miguel’s & Scott’s Fish Market; select nights at Bistro 17, ELA’S & Parrot Cove
*Fireworks setup & display weather permitting.
CAPPY THE CLOWN
Now through Labor Day: Monday - Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. *Schedule of events subject to change without notice.
Call 843-686-9098 for more info.
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour Celebrates 25 Years of Music, Fireworks, Fun In 1988, when musician Shannon Tanner first took the stage at Shelter Cove Harbour, he never imagined that 25 years later he’d still be singing “The Unicorn Song” to packed crowds and performing for some of the same children who are now grown with their own little ones. The annual Hilton Head Island and Southern summer phenomenon known as HarbourFest features the beloved Tanner, weekly Tuesday night fireworks and family-friendly entertainment and will take place May 24 through Labor Day, Sept 2. Tanner will perform two shows Monday-Thursday at 6:30 and 8 p.m. at the pavilion at Shelter Cove Harbour, featuring fan favorites like “My Hair Had a Party Last Night” and “Flying Purple People Eater” along with new music. Tanner’s entertaining multi-generational show gets the crowd involved in his songs through energetic and animated singing and dancing. HarbourFest also includes weekly fireworks, weather permitting, on select Tuesday evenings beginning at dusk. This year’s remaining fireworks shows over Broad Creek in Shelter Cove Harbour are scheduled for July 4, 9, 16, 23 & 30 and August 6 & 13. Guided kayak tours and boat cruises leave from Shelter Cove Harbour for a view of the fireworks from the water. There are also a host of family-friendly activities at Shelter Cove Harbour during HarbourFest, some limited to Tuesday night, including face painting, bounce houses, balloon animals, arts & crafts, practice putting and a variety of interactive games and activities.
Wednesdays on the Water Join Celebrations Catering for Wednesdays on the Water, a Lowcountry festival held every Wednesday July 3-August 14. This weekly event, held at Windows on the Waterway, serves up great fun for the whole family. Music and dancing provided by island’s favorite DJ Alan Palchak, known for his ability to get the party rolling and everyone up on the dance floor showing their moves from shag to the latest dance craze! Lawn games and kids’ activities make this event fun for the whole family. An abundant buffet of all you can eat Lowcountry cuisine is provided by Celebration’s Catering. A cash bar is stocked and ready with all the great island drinks of your choice. Tickets are $40, tax included, for adults and $15 for children. Children age three and under are admitted free, and a multiple child discount is available (three or more) at $10 each. Gather your friends and family and come experience the best of the Lowcountry—great food, fun music and amazing water views of the Intracoastal Waterway. For reservations, call (843) 689-7526.
Beyond HarbourFest, Shelter Cove Harbour will add a new family-friendly show to its 2013 summer line-up. Parrot Palooza is an island-themed sunset celebration featuring street performers, entertainment, and food and drinks, starting at 5 p.m., followed by a 5-piece Jimmy Buffet Tribute concert. Shannon Tanner and the Oyster Reefers will perform Friday nights from 7-9 p.m. on July 5, 12, 19 & 26; and August 2, 9 & 16. All events are free and open to the public, weather permitting and subject to change. For more information, call (843) 686-9098 or visit palmettodunes.com.
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C2 Contest Elev8 Bike Giveaway Winner Last month we ran a contest through our website (www.celebratehiltonhead.com) and our Facebook page to give away an Elev8 bike, which was the brainchild of local inventor Bill Becker. The 408th entry was chosen at random and the winner is‌Joe Randisi! Congratulations Joe, and thanks for playing. Are you missing out on our monthly contests? Like our Facebook page or email m.washo@ celebratehiltonhead.com to be added to our eblast list.
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SC Watermedia Society Annual Exhibition, Coastal Discovery Museum Hilton Head Island The South Carolina Watermedia Society (SCWS) announces its annual juried art competition. The opening reception will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 13 at Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island. The exhibition will run July 13-August 24. The juror for the show is Linda Baker, an internationallyrenowned watercolorist now residing in Charleston, S.C. The exhibition will feature 66 of the most talented water-based media artists from across South Carolina and North Carolina. Baker chose the top 30 award-winning paintings on June 16, which will be announced during the July 13 award ceremony. After the conclusion of the show on July 24, the 30-award winning paintings will be featured in a show that will travel throughout the state. The exhibit will provide public access to the “best of the best” and is facilitated by the South Carolina State Museum. The exhibition will culminate with the 30-award winning entries featured in a show that will travel throughout the state. The exhibit will provide public access to the “best of the best” and is facilitated by the South Carolina State Museum. Vickie Bailey Ebbers, a Hilton Head Island artist, is serving as the 2013 presiding officer for SCWS. In announcing the 2013 plans, she said, “Members of the SCWS represent the most talented and diverse artists in the region. The exhibition will draw many art appreciators to Hilton Head and to venues that will host the traveling show.” The SCWS is the only statewide visual arts organization in South Carolina. It is a nonprofit organization that nurtures and promotes artists who work in watermedia (watercolor, acrylic, gouache, casein and mixed media in conjunction with watermedia on any surface) by providing exhibition opportunities, professional development, and educational programs. The public is provided with many quality art experiences, including exhibitions and art education in the form of lectures, demonstrations, and workshops. For more than 25 years, cities across the state have hosted the Annual Traveling Exhibition; more than 20,000 visitors viewed the exhibition last year. For more information, contact Damita Jeter, executive director, at scwatermediasociety@gmail.com. 34
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Mellow Mushroom (Bluffton)- Trivia Night (9PM) Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5-7PM) One Hot Mama’sTaco Tuesday Begins at 5pm $2 Tacos and $2.50 Coronas
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The Black MarlinLive Music by Mark Husbands (1-4PM). Best Brunch on the Island!
The BoardroomJuly 2, 16 & 30thWhiskey Richard July 9th & 23rdWhitley Deputy
The BoardroomSin Night (Every Sunday) Ela’s Blu Water Grille- LIVE Music (6:30-9:30PM Charbar Co.- Reid Richmond (Every Sunday 6:30-9:30PM
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Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta, Bluffton (Kitties Crossing)You Call It Wednesdays From 4-6pm, any 1-topping large pizza is only $6. What time you call in your order is the price you pay. Order at 7:10, you pay only $7.10. (Clock starts at 6pm.)
Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5-7PM) The BoardroomCranford and Sons (Every Wednesday Charbar Co.Taylor & John (Every Wednesday 6:309:30PM) Vineyard 55- Harry Santana (7:30-10:30PM)
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July 4th Celebration! Join Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Chart House or the Skull Creek Boathouse for live, outside entertainment. (Beginning at 6:00PM, Fireworks go off at 9:30PM)
The BoardroomJuly 5th: Storks July 12th & 16th: Rowdy Cloud July 19th: Matt Exkstine The Salty Dog- Live Entertainment (6-10PM) Charbar Co.- Tommy Sims (Every Friday 7-10PM)
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Charbar Co.- Mike Bagenstose (Every Thursday 7-10 PM) Vineyard 55- Jeff Beasley (Every Thursday 7:3010:30PM)
July 6th: Tim Aycock July 13th: Lauren Lapoint July 20th: Glenn Jacobs July 27th: Jude Michaels (7:30-10:30PM) RiptidesJuly 6th: Groove Tones July 13th: Horan Brothers July 20th: FrequenSea July 22nd: Benefit Concert for Billy Bliar
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hat is it about golf that makes it so endearing to so many people? Is it the fact that you can start the game at almost any age and play for a lifetime? Or could it be that despite gender everyone can play and enjoy the game? Perhaps it is being outdoors in the company of people you enjoy. Ask anyone who has ever held a golf club to give you his or her top reasons for playing, and you will look long and hard to find anyone who says “to shoot the lowest score.” On the contrary, when we conducted this survey, the most common answers were “to be outdoors” or “to spend time with those I cherish most in a relaxing environment.” With the exception of a few professionals who play the game for a living, people play golf to be with other people they care about while spending time outdoors and relaxing from the rigors of life. Not only does golf afford this opportunity to all who play, but there are ancillary benefits. For those who walk, a round of golf encompasses the better part of six miles. Quite a bit of exercise, isn’t it? Golf also teaches something that everyone in today’s techno world could use more of: patience. In a way, golf is a throwback to yesteryear when people were not in such a hurry. Everyone has a desire to succeed and improve, and to
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do so at the game of golf, players must learn to be patient, handle their emotions and live with the consequences of their decisions. As you know, if you hit a golf ball out of play, you incur a penalty—unlike other sports, e.g. baseball, where if you hit a foul ball, you get another chance. Without a doubt, the most important part about golf is that the entire family can partake in the activity together. Parents can play with their children, grandparents can play with grandchildren, or an aunt/uncle can play with a niece/nephew. The duration of a round of golf, often considered a hindrance in today’s fast-paced world, offers adults and children an opportunity to discuss life in a relaxed setting. Here, children often open up to adults since they feel safe in a setting outside of their routine. Adults can often aid in a child’s development by teaching them how to do things and even using golf as a metaphor. Accomplishing adult/child bonding through golf One way to accomplish bonding with your child, using golf as the conduit, is through the GPA-HHI Adult/Child Golf Camp. The camp was organized so that adults and children could learn how to improve their games together. Whether it involves full swing, chipping & pitching, putting, sand or
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course management, this is the ideal way for you and your related child to learn to play better golf. We accept all combinations of adults and children. The only criterion is that there is one adult per child. One benefit is that you have a practice partner learning the same things that you are learning. This way, after three days of instruction, you are able to help one another as your games continue to improve. You spend more time together and, more importantly, your bond is strengthened. We invite you to spend three days with someone you cherish at the GPAHHI Adult/Child 3-Day Golf Camp. Schedule of events Thursday, August 3 8:00- 9:00 a.m. Check-in & Registration 9-10 a.m. Breakfast 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Full Swing Instruction 1-2:00 p.m. Lunch 2:30-7:00 p.m. Play Golf
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Friday, August 4 8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast & Day 1 Review 9-9:30 a.m. How to Stretch & Warm-Up 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Short Game Instruction (putter fitting included) 12:30-1:30 Lunch 1:30-6:30 p.m. Play Golf Saturday, August 5 8-9 a.m. Breakfast & Day 2 Review 9 a.m.-Noon Full Swing & Short Game Instruction Noon-1 p.m. Lunch 1-4 p.m. 9-Hole Tournament 4-5 p.m. Awards The next GPA-HHI Adult/Child Golf Camp will be held August 3-4, 2013 at the Old South Golf Links. Spaces are limited, and you can save now if you pre-register by July 14. For more information, please contact the Golf Proformance Academy-HHI at (843) 3386737 or e-mail pete@golfacademyhiltonhead.com.
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restaurant career on King Street in Charleston. “We saw a great opportunity here to do something fresh and different that’s a far cry from fast food and steps above the Five Guys of the world by creating a warm space where people don’t feel like they are eating in a fast food place,” Bergelt said. “We’re trying to combine the best of all worlds.” No shortage of market and culinary research went into the well-planned arrival of the Charbar, which opened last September in a revamped indoor/outdoor space seating about 100 in Park Plaza shopping center, focusing first on impressing the crucial locals market. The strategy paid off quickly when Charbar’s burgers captured first place at a fall “Burgers & Brew Festival” with other local reader-driven awards from magazines and newspapers not far behind.
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Simple placemat menus also feature a trio of salads plus starters ranging from creamy French onion dip to buttermilk chicken wings. Technology enters the Charbar mix with prototype computer tablets on every table that provide sneak peeks at what’s coming out of the kitchen plus games for kids, couples and solos while awaiting entrées.
“There’s been some science involved in that; from the outset, we wanted to be efficient, keep the menu simple and try to do a few things very well while bringing in a top-echelon of ingredients,” said Bergelt, whose market research included sampling burgers fetching as much as $22 each in fine-dining establishments. “Believe me, they’re no better than ours,” he added with a smile, stressing palatable pricing (about $10) as pivotal to an upscale yet casual concept that could prove suitable for future franchising. “Everything we do is from scratch; all of our sauces, our breads are baked daily, and every morning we fresh grind our proprietary blend of three different steak cuts, so if someone wants a rare burger, they can order one without concern,” he said, crediting executive chef Charles Pejeau for updating the basic burger into something new and exciting. Daily chalkboard specials, including a 44
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Southern-styled pimento cheese burger and Cajun fries join menu staples such as the aptly named “Champ” that thrilled local devotees and a “Build-Your-Own” option that allows imaginations to run wild with a roster of cheeses, extra fixings and choice of brioche, pretzel, focaccia and sourdough rolls. Entrées, which include a chicken BLT and portabella mushroom sandwich, are served with side selections such onion rings, sweet potato tots and hand-cut or rosemary-truffle fries. Simple placemat menus also feature a trio of salads plus starters ranging from creamy French onion dip to buttermilk chicken wings. Technology enters the Charbar mix with “connected tables,” prototype computer tablets, on every table that provide sneak peeks at what’s coming out of the kitchen plus games for kids, couples and solos while awaiting entrées. “Someday people will be able to order and pay on digital menus,” Bergelt said, “but right now we’re using them more as tools for better service and because they can do some cool stuff. They help create personal connections, and we want to provide stimuli for people from the moment they walk in the door.” A contemporary flair continues at a central bar where Charbar mixologists serve up a selection of craft beers and artisan wines, many with area origins. Specialty cocktails (from $6) include a bacon bloody Mary and frozen screwdriver, and even root beer floats and double chocolate milkshakes can be ordered spiked with vanilla vodka. Happy hours run daily from 4 to 7 p.m.
“Music is that harmonious piece that blends it all together for us,” Bergelt said, explaining décor that features record album art and black vinyl discs fixed to interior wood-paneled walls. A varied soundtrack geared for ears of all ages plays in the background, and vintage radios from the 1930s are displayed in a cozy waiting nook. “Our whole concept revolves around music and American culture, and it helps create a welcoming environment for everyone.” Local musicians perform outdoors nightly (6 to 9 p.m.) on a torch-lighted patio that features a satellite bar as the Charbar continues its effort to become a community focal point for both locals and visitors as it enters its first summer of operation. Likewise, locally grown ingredients are purchased from area purveyors as part of an ongoing effort to highlight the best of the Lowcountry. “We want this to be a complete sensory experience that starts with the food but absorbs people on every level,” Bergelt noted, downplaying for now the potential to take the Charbar concept national via franchising one day. “We’ve been getting a lot of recognition thanks to our locals, and we’re seeing the business grow. But we’re still very new, and right now we’re just focusing on getting better every day.” Charbar Co. is located at 33 Office Park Rd., Hilton Head Island and is open daily 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, call (843) 785-CHAR or visit facebook.com/charbarco. july 2013
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he Fourth of July celebration evokes a sense of family, tradition, and the American entrepreneurial spirit—all attributes shared by Cheryl Klippel, owner of Island Girl in Coligny Beach and South Beach in Sea Pines Plantation. “I started Island Girl in honor of my daughter Emily,” Klippel began. Emily is now 10 years old and sits beside her mom at Watusi (a café at Coligny, also owned by Klippel, that offers smoothies, frozen yogurt, coffee and a full lunch menu). Emily sports a shy side smile as Klippel rubs her back and looks over at her daughter. “I had two boys, Jack and Collin, and now all of a sudden I had a daughter. It opened my world to girls’ clothes. I wanted Hilton Head to have a place that offered dress-up clothes, tutus, and make believe, lacy, fairy dresses, and also pretty everyday wear. So I started it myself, and we really have had fun, right Emily?” Emily nods, agreeing with her mother. When Emily was eight weeks old, Klippel tucked her snugly in a Baby Bjorn carrier and went to market for the first time. Since then, Emily has been helping build Island Girl’s image and inventory. “She wore these red patent leather shoes, and she was so cute that all the vendors wanted to give her things.
Kids Crabby Overalls - $71
Wee Ones Bows – XS $5 / S $6 / M $6.50 / L $7.50
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We went away from there with so many gifts,” Klippel said. Now Klippel will give Emily a merchandise book and let her mark the things she likes. Also, Klippel has promised Emily a “big girls” trip to the Atlanta market when she turns 12. When asked if she is looking forward to going, Emily wears her excitement like a party dress— vibrant and eye-catching. The answer is clearly, “Yes.” Island Girl has grown with Emily, Klippel explained, first offering delicate, sweet smock dresses (“I cried when she stopped wearing smock dresses!”), and then older wear like KC Parker. Today, Emily loves the MOGO® magnetic bracelets and the TOMS® shoes. Nowhere on the Hilton Head is there a better selection of TOMS for youths and adults, including classics, crochets, wedges, ballet flats and stitchouts in every color from muted and earthy to bright and playful. This vendor, in particular, truly embodies the Island Girl spirit. “We offer Toms and about 14 other companies with give-back programs,” Klippel said. “I want to teach my children the importance of helping people locally and around the world.” Also, the TOMS line is so very Island Girl in that it is hip, stylish, easy to put on and take care of, beach ready/cocktail party appropriate and—perhaps most shop-friendly and 48
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noteworthy—affordable. (By affordable, think $40$60 for a fun summer dress that you could wear to the South Carolina Yacht Club, to a beachside dinner party or comfortably around the house or pool.) Other items include jewelry, belts, purses, resort casual items, trendy jeans, an assortment of beach wear, and a veritable playground of Lilly Pulitzer items—from plastic wine glasses, to cell phone covers to umbrellas. All clothing items are sized small, medium or large (rather than 2, 4, 6, etc.), so shopping is simple, fun and girly. Inspired by Emily, Island Girl plans to continue to mature and succeed. To learn more about Island Girl or shop online, visit islandgirlhhi.com or call (843) 686-6000, open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. july 2013
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Summer sun increases skin cancer risk Article By Daniel Kellman, ND
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or most people, summer weather means enjoying the outdoors, doing yard work or vacationing at the beach. But the summer sun can damage your skin. In fact, exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is a leading risk factor for skin cancer – and more than 3.5 million Americans are diagnosed with it every year. Skin cancer is a broad term that refers to any cancer that begins in skin cells. Basal cell carcinoma, which tends to occur in areas that receive the most sunlight (head, neck, hands, etc.), is the most common form of skin cancer and accounts for about 80 percent of cases. Squamous cell carcinoma, which accounts for about 20 percent of skin cancers, is also common in areas with high sun exposure. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Although it accounts for only about five percent of skin cancers cases, it’s the cause of more than 75 percent of the 12,000 annual skin cancer deaths in the U.S. Most skin cancers are slow to spread and are treatable, if not curable, when caught early. But because skin cancer also can be deadly, it is important to understand the risk factors and how to reduce your risk. UV exposure: The primary risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, including sunlight, sunlamps and tanning beds. The greater exposure, the greater the risk. Skin cancer is more common where the sun is strong, such as in the South. People who have had at least one severe (blistering) sunburn, frequent sunburns as a child, or used sunlamps or tanning beds before age 30, are also at increased risk. Fair Skin: Caucasians have a greater risk of developing skin cancer than non-whites. The risk is also higher in individuals with blonde or red hair, blue or green eyes, or skin that burns or freckles easily. Older Age: Skin cancer risks increase as you age, likely due to accumulated exposure to UV radiation. Family or Personal History: Individuals with a firstdegree relative (parent or sibling) or who have previously been diagnosed with skin cancer are at increased risk. Although skin cancer is usually highly treatable, prevention is best. No matter your age or previous sun exposure, decreasing your exposure to UV light (direct sunlight and tanning beds) is the most important thing you can do to reduce your risk of
developing skin cancer. When you do go out in the sun, wear protective clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen. When choosing a sunscreen, the higher the spf (sun protection factor), the stronger the protection. But don’t let a high spf lull you into thinking you’re safe. It is important to reapply sunscreen frequently. This is especially true for children, since childhood sun exposure can be a significant risk factor for developing skin cancer later in life. Most skin cancers are slow to spread and a r e t r e ata b l e , i f n o t c u r a b l e , w h e n c a u g h t e a r ly . B u t b e c a u s e s k i n c a n c e r a l s o c a n b e d e a d ly , i t i s i m p o r t a n t t o u n d e r s t a n d t h e r i s k fa c t o r s a n d h o w t o r e d u c e y o u r r i s k .
Also remember that spf refers only to protection against UVB radiation, which burns the skin, and not to UVA radiation that penetrates deep into the skin, accelerates skin aging and may cause skin cancer. Some sunscreens protect against both, so be sure to check labels. In addition, sunscreens from KINeSYS, Soleo, Green Beaver and Badger offer organic formulations with no added chemicals that can also sometimes damage skin. Finally, regular, thorough skin examinations are important, especially if you have a large number of moles or other risk factors. While this will not prevent skin cancer from developing, exams can help catch it early. Always tell your doctor if you see any new, unusual or changing moles or growths on your skin. It’s virtually impossible to go through life with no sun exposure, so we all have some level of risk for skin cancer. But by being aware and taking steps to protect yourself from the sun, you can help keep your skin healthy and reduce your risk. For more information about skin cancer risks, signs, symptoms and treatments, visit the Cancer Treatment Centers of America website at: http://www.cancercenter.com/skin-cancer.cfm. Daniel Kellman, ND, FABNO, is clinical director of naturopathic medicine with Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Newnan, Ga.
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Skin Cancer Awareness: W h at Y o u S h o u l d K n o w
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See your dermatologist for moles or skin changes that have any of the following characteristics:
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4 p.M. - 7 p.M. Eating three or four avocados per week can help reduce skin damage.
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Tanned skin is damaged by the sun’s radiation. People of ALL AGES should limit their exposure to the sun’s rays.
Effects of sun exposure may not appear until 30 years after the event.
Certain fruits and vegetables contain immune-boosting ingredients and are rich with nutrients.
Citrus fruits contain antioxidants to protect cells from changes that lead to skin cancer.
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ryce Cofield took off for New York City in 2009 almost before the ink was dry on his diploma from Hilton Head Island High School. A familiar face on the stages of his alma mater, Main Street Youth Theatre and the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Cofield was known for his rich baritone voice and his seemingly natural acting abilities. In New York, he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where he continued to practice his craft. He took acting, vocal and dance classes back to back, with no summer break, and finished in one year, graduating in 2010. Since then, he has continued to live in New York, auditioning as much as any actor looking for a break. He has had some success and last year was cast in Reefer Madness at the Times Square Art Center. Most recently, Cofield worked with director Philip Seymour Hoffman, running lights and sound for A Family For All Occasions with the Labyrinth Theatre Company at the Bank Street Theater. “It was the confidence in performing that I gained here, on local stages, that got me those jobs,” he said. This year, he is taking a summer break, at home on
Hilton Head, primarily because he has landed one of his favorite roles: Shrek, the grumpy green ogre in Main Street Summer Theatre’s Shrek: The Musical. Cofield is more than a little familiar with the part. Last year in New York, he auditioned for the role for the Broadway touring show. Though he didn’t land the part, he was called back four times—something that is unusual for a newcomer and bittersweet for him. “I didn’t get the part, which is such a bummer,” he said. “But it was a great experience and I learned a lot.” Cofield joins a talented cast of 40 actors and musicians for the show that runs July 3-21 at Main Street Youth Theatre. Director Richie Cook and musical director Don Hite have assembled actors and musicians from Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Hampton, Savannah and even New York City for the first amateur production of Shrek: The Musical in the Southeast. Based on the DreamWorks Animation smash hit Shrek, the musical includes all the beloved characters from the movie and follows closely the original story line. “Doing a show like Shrek on this stage is quite an undertaking,” said Cook, who is making his Hilton Head Island directorial debut. “It takes a lot of work and
> Bryce Cofield plays the grumpy green ogre in the Main Street Youth Theatre’s summer production Shrek: The Musical.
“Doing a show like Shrek on this stage is quite an undertaking. It takes a lot of work and commitment from the actors, the musicians, the crew—and, of course, the parents of our younger actors. I am grateful and pleased to be part of this extraordinary production.” - Richie Cook, Director
commitment from the actors, the musicians, the crew—and, of course, the parents of our younger actors. I am grateful and pleased to be part of this extraordinary production.” Cook is chair of the Fine Arts program at St. Andrews School in Savannah. Hite is familiar locally as a producer and musical director of stage shows since the late 1980s. The two worked together earlier this year on Little Shop of Horrors at Savannah Children’s Theatre. Hite is particularly excited about working with younger actors. “This is more than doing a show with students,” he said. “It’s about how shows are produced in a more professional setting with a stepped-up pace and enhanced orchestra. A rigorous rehearsal work ethic is being asked of everyone.” With costumes being flown in from Boston, a set that was designed by a SCAD student and a high-energy script and score, Shrek: The Musical is sure to engage, entertain and delight audiences of all ages. The universal theme of acceptance resonates throughout the show, with fairy tale misfits singing the anthem “What makes us special makes us strong.” Shrek: The Musical opens July 3 with a gala fundraiser, featuring delectable treats from NEO, beverages and entertainment for adults and children. Shrek himself will entertain children by reading “his” storybook and offering Green Ogre Slushies. The show continues Wednesday-Sunday through July 21. There is no show July 4. Tickets for the gala are $50 for adults and $25 for children. Regular tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and children. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (843) 689-6246 or visit msyt.org. Main Street Summer Theatre is located at 3000 Main St.
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uch of sports medicine deals with relatively simple injuries (sprains and strains) that can be treated if you follow some basic concepts. RIICE (Relative rest, ice, immobilization, compression and elevation) is an old injury care mnemonic that still can be used by athletes and weekend warriors today. Relative rest. Sometimes it is obvious when you are injured you are unable to participate in the activity. If you have sharp pain or the injury feels worse after the activity, it is advisable to rest. For ankle and knee injuries if you are limping you should be resting. Relative rest means participating in some activities, but nothing that causes pain. Runners may still be able to bike; golfers may be able to chip and putt; tennis players may be able to play mini tennis. The key is you should be getting better and better. If the injury is not healing or feels worse, more rest is needed.
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Ace wraps and neoprene sleeves are used for compression. It is best to have a professional (sports medicine doctor, physical therapist or certified athletic trainer) show you how to wrap an injury, because if not done properly, it could increase pain and cause other problems (such as reducing blood flow to the arm or leg).
Immobilization. If you have an injury to a joint (e.g. knee or wrist), often a brief period of immobilization is helpful with pain control and to reduce swelling. A sling can be used for shoulders or elbows. Splints are great for wrist and finger injuries. Crutches may be needed to help rest a leg injury. Your doctor may suggest a cast or removable splint if a bone is injured or the joint injury is more severe. As the injury heals, gentle range of motion is usually beneficial. Some splints for ankles and knees are very functional and can allow a quicker return to sports. Ice and Heat. In most cases, ice is a better option for injuries. Ice constricts blood vessels and thus helps with inflammation and swelling. Ice also slows nerve signals so can directly help with pain control. It is helpful with acute injures such as sprains and strains and fractures. Ice can also be used during the rehab phase after therapy or sports to prevent recurrent swelling and pain. Heat has its benefits as well. After the acute (early) phase of an injury, heat can be used prior to rehab or sports to increase blood flow to the injured area. This is helpful to improve range of motion of joints or assist muscles to be ready to work. For arthritis, heat helps with range of motion, especially in the morning or after periods of rest. Heat can also be used to help resorb bruises and blood collections after the acute phase (3-4 days). With both heat and ice, it is important to protect the skin and not place the source of ice/heat directly on your body. Usually 20 minutes is all that is needed, and this can be repeated multiple times in the day. Compression. Providing compression after an acute injury can help control swelling. Controlling swelling helps with pain control and will allow a quicker return to activities. Ace wraps and neoprene sleeves are used for compression. It is best to have a professional (sports medicine doctor, physical therapist or certified athletic trainer) show you how to wrap an injury, because if not done properly, it could increase pain and cause other problems (such as reducing blood flow to the arm or leg). Elevation. For arm or leg injuries, elevation can help control swelling. As with proper compression, elevation helps with pain control and allows for a speedier recovery. The key with elevation is that the affected area must be placed above the level of the heart. Throwing your arm on a desk or your leg on the coffee table may not be adequate. Following the RIICE strategy will hopefully allow you to recover quickly and return to exercise or sports. Other simple lifestyle modifications can help 60
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Immobilization. Crutches may be needed to help rest a leg injury. Your doctor may suggest a cast or removable splint if a bone is injured or the joint injury is more severe. As the injury heals, gentle range of motion is usually beneficial. Some splints for ankles and knees are very functional and can allow a quicker return to sports.
as well. Staying hydrated can assist during the recovery phase, as can obtaining adequate sleep. Taking a multivitamin can provide anti-oxidants which help with inflammation and recovery. Adequate healthy protein can help rebuild damaged tissue. Certain medications (Tylenol and Motrin for example) can help with pain and inflammation. It is best to take these after seeing a sports medicine physician who can review your past medical history and determine which medication is the safest. Joint or spine injuries which do not respond to basic injury care should be seen by a sports medicine physician. Sports medicine physicians hold additional certification after completing fellowship training specifically in sports medicine. When to see a sports medicine physician: • Pain or swelling in a joint lasting more than a week • Joint injuries which now feel loose or unstable • Pain over a bone suggesting there may be a fracture • Low back or neck pain associated with weakness, numbness or tingling • Pain associated with redness or warmth. For more information, contact Lowcountry Spine and Sport, located at 300 New River Pkwy, Suite 37, in Hardeeville, (843) 208-2420 or visit online at spineandsportmd.com. july 2013
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resh, local fruits and vegetables were once like the smart, creative kids in the back of the class—humble, understated, full of substance and always trying to help others. By the time people cut through the noise of processed meals, fast food and chips and dips, local produce became the perpetual middle-child of food—full of raw talent, unnoticed by many. Like gifted and talented students, local produce just needed a place to call its own. Since 2008, that place is the Bluffton Farmers Market. “The main ingredient in our recipe of success is that each market is an event,” said Ed McCullough, founder of the Bluffton Farmers Market. “One farmer told me he used to sell vegetables on the side of the road. He now says he sells 25 times the quantity because of the farmers market. It’s the same farmer, the same vegetables, the same town; the only difference is that the market gave his products an event.” The other main reason why the market is so successful is the Town of Bluffton, McCullough said. “The market embodies the spirit which we intended.”
Up against stacks of paper and local ordinances on Hilton Head Island, McCullough took his original concept for the market to the Town of Bluffton where the red carpet was rolled out. “Everyone to whom we presented the idea was awesome,” he said. Four short years later, the Bluffton Farmers Market was voted the best in the state, and the American Farmland Trust ranked it 19th in the nation. The market is open every Thursday year-round except Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. During the season, which is late March through October, the market is open from 2-7 p.m. From October to December 19, it is open 2-6 p.m. During the winter months, January through mid-March, the hours are noon to 4 p.m. Every market is held on Calhoun Street, which is the artsy, funky “Main Street” of Bluffton. Besides it being a distinctively Bluffton event with nearly 40 vendors, live music, chef demonstrations, gardening presentations, and prepared food, the market is also a big tourist draw. “During the season, we see more than 2,000 people travel through the market on any given Thursday, and a good
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< The market is open every Thursday year-round except Fourth of July and Thanksgiving. During the season, which is late March through October, the market is open from 2-7 p.m.
majority of them are tourists staying on Hilton Head,” said Kim Viljac, market manager. “Many tourists love to come back and catch up with the guy who makes gumbo or their favorite farmer.” Viljac added that many residents are making Thursdays their night to socialize and grab dinner at the market since there are always crab cakes, Lowcountry comfort food, homemade soups and dumplings ready to eat. “In many ways, the Bluffton Farmers Market is like sitting down at the table with your extended family. People with many different interests and lifestyles come together over our shared love of food.” On any given Thursday, the area top chefs are searching the bins alongside people who are receiving government assistance. Mary, who prefers not to give her last name, takes care of her 11-year-old granddaughter, who receives vouchers from the program, Backpack Buddies, to purchase produce during the summer months.
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> Donald Stevenson of Stevenson’s Produce
“We love the tomatoes; they are the biggest we have ever seen.” Mary said. “It’s also nice to have plums and peaches during the summer. Knowing that they are grown here makes it even better. Without the vouchers, we probably wouldn’t buy fresh produce as much since we are on a fixed income.” Darren Macioszek, co-owner of Fiddlehead Pizza, is also searching for the best the season has to offer. The second most popular item on his menu, the 600-degree potatoes, are from Yahveh Farms of Jasper County—also one of the vendors at the market. According to Macioszek, what he finds at the market, especially at the cusp of a new season, inspires his specials. Macioszek is known for putting a vegetable or salad items on top of his pizzas. Most of those untraditional pizza additions, such as Brussels sprouts, quail eggs and other vegetables are items he just picked up from the market’s local farmers.
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“It makes sense to shop there. This is Bluffton; we are our brothers’ keepers. Besides the freshness and knowing that is it local, it’s just makes sense to give our business to our neighbors,” he said. The spirit of supporting neighbors’ businesses has helped Bill and Linda Douglas ooze cash from their chocolate delicacies. A chocolatier for more than 30 years and semi-retired, Linda started back in the kitchen. Now, their business, Chocolates & Sweets, has her working 60-plus hours most weeks. “To us, the Farmers Market is a marketing machine. Our business has
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remember my first middle school dance. Surely you do, too. All limbs and no coordination, I was a foot taller than my “date” but determined to make it work. My multicolored Esprit dress was too big. My feet tried not to trip. And my crimped hair competed with my braces for most prominent feature. Needlessly to say, it was a life passage—no matter how inelegant. And so go many stages of our lives. Like middle school, motherhood for me has been a series of wonderfully awkward and humorous moments. Laughable mommy milestones include my first explosive diaper in a public place (I still feel sorry for the checkout woman at Publix.); crying my eyes out and holding up carpool the first day Ransom (my oldest) went to school; and accidently flashing the UPS man after I forgot to secure my nursing shirt properly. And now, as I, like many women, am phasing into a new mommy moment—the reentrance into the workforce—I must admit I feel as goofy and all “left feet” as I did at my first dance. I find myself secondguessing my hourly rates and wondering, “Am I really worth this?”—rushing around like a mad woman, trying to remember where I last placed my cup of much-needed chai tea, and torn between focusing on making a deadline and looking over to see one of my three daughters giving me that
“please play with me” puppy dog stare. When I started researching for this article, I posed a few questions on Facebook, e.g. “Why is work important for women?” and “What issues do moms face returning to work?” Some women posted responses, but many more e-mailed me directly because they feared that their honesty might make them seem like bad moms. And why would they be viewed as “bad”? you might ask. The answer is that all but one mom (out of about 20) admitted that they feel better about themselves when they take time away from their children and, yes, work. One woman wrote, “As a mother, unfortunately we are judged on everything. Ev.er.y.thing! It becomes very frustrating, and you doubt. Then you try to clean the house and the kids destroy it in five minutes and you doubt some more. Then you try to be energetic enough to please your spouse and doubt creeps in again. But you go to work, you’re talked to like an adult, you’re respected for your opinions, and you actually accomplish a to-do list without backsliding, and voilá! You feel human again. You feel woman
again. You feel, well, YOU again. And it’s a wonderful feeling.” Over the past few weeks, several women who saw or heard about my Facebook post have shared similar viewpoints, and I’ve ended up having some great conversations. One woman at Starbucks said, “When I work, I don’t feel splintered.” I sat down with my dear friend and neighbor Andrea Norman who, after having her two boys Wyatt (6) and Sawyer (4), has finally pursued her dream to own her own design company called Sea to Soil. “Sea to Soil is the culmination of so many aspects of my life,” began Norman, who has been a boat captain for years but had to reduce her hours to raise her boys. “And for 10 years, I’ve been looking at oyster shells. I knew I could use them to bring the marine world to land and to educate people about the Lowcountry and our environment.” Norman has developed a technique for placing local charts inside oyster shells and then creating both wearable and decorative items, from jewelry to
—rushing around like a mad woman, trying to remember where I last placed my cup of much-needed chai tea, and torn between focusing on making a deadline and looking over to see one of my three daughters giving me that “please play with me” puppy dog stare.
> Andrea Norman and her two sons Wyatt and Sawyer
Christmas wreaths. Her dining room table is now what she calls her “Lowcountry sweat shop,” and on it are several different types of gold and silver chains of various links and weights, her delicately-made pendants, and strings of muted and vibrant colored beads, stones and gems. In the corner, piled neatly, are stacks of nautical charts, driftwood, coral and shell and a wayward toy car and some recently folded laundry. “I think my boys are learning a valuable lesson watching me work,” Norman said. “They see me be creative. They see these
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things from nature can become art. They see me follow my dream. They see my work ethic. And they see me work to pay for things.” Today has been a very exciting day for Norman and Sea to Soil. She just bought a new smart phone, URL name, and Square (to swipe credit cards), and she established a PayPal account. Today, according to Norman, was like a personal rebirth. “I feel like I just had a coming out party,” she joked. “It’s exciting and dynamic, and I think it has and will make my family stronger.” Yet Norman admits that building her own business has not been an easy task. She can no longer volunteer at her children’s school as much as before; her husband Eric has had to adjust his work schedule; and yes, there is the financial strain and uncertainty of launching a new business. Norman concedes that returning to work is not easy for any woman. “I think there is definitely a prevailing societal stigma that moms should just be moms—
that they have chosen to have children and that they should want to play with their children, engage with them and embrace homework and other activities. There is this mentality that this should be their ‘job,’” she said. “Moms spend a lot of time living for other people, and I think it is critical that they reconnect with themselves.” Research backs up Norman. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Women are projected to account for 51 percent of the increase in total labor force growth between 2008 and 2018.” And a 2010 Pew study found that “more than seven out of 10 mothers taking care of children are in the labor force.” Yet CNN reports in the series “What Women Want” with Soledad O’Brien, “The public remains conflicted about the impact working mothers have on their young children, with only 21 percent of Americans saying it’s a good thing.” Parker Harrington, another entrepreneurial mom who just started her creative concepting company, gives a face to this data and advice to other self-starter
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> Parker Harrington in her new office
moms who want to set their own hours and pace in order to be responsive to their family’s needs. “When I first decided to go back to work, I accepted a position at Long Cove as director of marketing and communications,” Harrington said. “Long Cove was the best thing I could have done. Looking back, I realize it was a launching off job. It gave me confidence. It took me out of my comfort zone. And it made me accountable to many people. I can take that discipline and approach working for myself as if I’m working for someone else.” Harrington encourages other startup moms to first work in a corporate setting before making the leap to a sole proprietorship. Yet Harrington disputes some other working mom recommendations admitting that she doesn’t cook in advance. “Even when I was a stay at home mom, I would look at my fridge at 5 p.m. and think ‘how can I make dinner out of this?’” she said. Instead, she makes an effort to better plan
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grocery shopping; she does not separate her work and home calendar, because “inevitably they coincide,” and she has enjoyed delegating some of the children’s needs to her supportive husband Rick. “Rick has done more laundry in the past two years than his whole life,” Harrington joked. “I think he now understands more about my responsibilities and really loves being the visible parent at our daughter’s school.” (At the time of this interview, Harrington’s two children went to two different schools, so she and her husband split volunteer and carpool responsibilities.)
Like Norman, Harrington is in the early stages of launching her own business, and she recently rented an office space in Sea Pines Center. Her husband and kids were so proud and excited for her that they helped with renovating and organizing it. Rick, a builder, even designed an ergonomic desk for his wife, and Harrington says family meals are more dynamic now as she talks about her new clients and projects. “There’s a lot of talk about women returning to work—maybe too much talk, maybe too much of making a big deal out of it. I think it is phase—a phase women between the ages of 30 to 40-something must go through,” Harrington said. “And like any other phase, it will have funny moments and difficult times. Some women will love it. Some will be challenged by it. But all of them will get through it.” I nod. I went to school with Harrington, and she was at my first middle school. She knows how far we all have come and how important these phases are.
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Earlier this year, Hilton Head Island was ranked among the top 10 destinations in the nation by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. That’s kind of a big deal. But, no surprise to those of us who live here, many of whom were visitors before we decided to make this place home. I visited Hilton Head and Bluffton only twice before I decided to move here. It was on my second trip that I bought a new home and rushed back north to sell my house. Two months later, I lived here. So I understand the euphoric feeling of being on vacation, falling in love with the place, and losing your mind. For this reason, I felt it only fair to provide our visitors (two million a year to Hilton Head/ Bluffton) with some loose rules to help make their stay in paradise a little easier—for all of us. Hey you. Yes you waving the Cheetos in the air, hoping to attract some sea gulls. Stop! These dirty birds are strutting confidently within inches of your beach blanket for a small taste of your midafternoon meal, and you like it? Gulls are very opportunistic and adaptive feeders and will forage on anything from your lunch, to someone else’s leftovers found in the garbage can, to fish, to chicks of other bird species or their own. Yes, they eat their young, so what’s to stop them from taking a bite out of yours? Listen, it isn’t up to me to tell you whom to invite over for lunch or dinner or to eat your kids. But it is important to note that sea gulls aren’t the cleanest birds in the ol’ food chain. They tend to carry avian tuberculosis and internal parasites; salmonella and botulism are often the cause of their demise, and they like to play host to fleas and ticks. I’m no scientist, but why exactly do folks insist on sharing a meal with them? I feel it is my duty to also point out that, as with all living creatures, when you eat, you poop. Unfortunately, the sea gull’s defecation reaction is almost instantaneous. Sea gulls don’t follow the “don’t $hit where you eat” mantra. The bottom line is, if they are eating off of your beach towel, they will probably be pooping there too (and maybe on mine!). Just saying. (Now that you are
aware of the TB tidbit above, please pay it forward. I implore you.) Now friends, I know that getting to the beach, with six adults and 10 children is a challenge in itself. (I tackled this task with my sister, cousins and their collective six kids, a few weeks ago, and my impatience barometer was at an all-time high, so I certainly tip my hat to you.) By the time you finally load the car, apply sunblock to everyone, run back into the rental house to grab what you forgot, strap in, drive to the beach, and eventually reach your destination, you are exhausted. But, I still need you to focus. You have a parking meter to pay, and for some this causes quite the conundrum. I know for a fact that there are parking meters in other states, so I know you can do it. For the life of me, I can’t figure out why some folks can’t seem to slip some coins in a simple slot. Let me invite you into my world for just a moment. I’m ten people deep in the meter line and the situation goes a little something like this. “How much does it cost? Do you know how much it costs? No, I don’t know how much it costs. Yes, I’ve been here before, but I don’t know. (Or, I don’t know, I’ve never been here before!) What space are we in? I said what space are we in? Well go back and check, we have to enter in what space we were in.
Yes, I’m serious. I know it’s hot, just go get the space number. It doesn’t take debit cards? What do you mean it doesn’t take debit cards? Do you have cash? How much does it cost? Do you know how much it costs? I put in $5. That gets us 10 hours.” Perfect. You should be nice and crispy in 10 hours. I hope the sunblock is packed. Are you traveling via rental car this week? If so, opt for the GPS. I still have to train my brain that there are two ways to get to one place here on Hilton Head, and then I still have to call my hubby to ask if I should take the toll road (yup, that’s what I call it because I can never remember Cross Island Expressway) or not. Before you get stuck behind someone attempting to master the science behind parking meters, you don’t want to have to experience the pure panic of switching lanes back and forth for a few miles while you tried to determine if you should be taking the Cross Island. But fear not. You can still get where you are headed whether you pick the right side of the road or not. Your GPS will re-set; you’ll spend an extra few minutes in the car, navigate a circle or two (more on that in just a bit), and have valuable time to concentrate on focusing on how to pay the meter. Ah, the traffic circle. Created to help traffic patterns move swifter than an intersection might allow. A brilliant idea before two million peeps started hitting the Hilton Head and Bluffton area annually. (There is a reason the Jersey Shore no longer has circles and has entered the era of the jug-handle.) So, we may need to modify original expectations or offer a training course at exit 8 (I’m just spit balling here…). The traffic circle is all about the yield. You don’t stop, you don’t gun
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it, you slowly, yet deliberately and albeit cautiously weave your way into moving traffic, use your signals and carry on. Be confident. Look like you know what you’re doing and no one gets hurt. Ok, so you took the “toll road” and navigated the circle because you had to double-back to mid-island. Don’t fret. Unload, pull your Ziploc of pre-counted quarters from your beach bag, pay the meter in under 30 seconds (you’re the meter master!), and sink your toes in the sand. Just don’t sit right next to me. Let me clarify. I understand the need to squeeze in tight at low tide, as beach-front property is at a premium. But, please check the tides. If it’s going out, get as close to the water as possible, and keep following that line out for the next six hours (remember you have 10 hours on the meter).
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Spread out. Enjoy your personal space. Allow me to set-up another potential scenario. Say I am sitting solo minding my own business and engaging in some private reflection (dodgeball fans laugh here), with a 20 foot radius of space around me. You don’t have to erect your tent within 12 inches of my chair. More specifically, when you have to move my flip flops (why are you even touching my flip flops?), to pound in your tent stakes, you are a little close. When I am now in the shade of your tent, you are definitely too close for my comfort. I brought sunblock; I don’t need shade. I go on vacation to relax. And I am so lucky that also live in a vacationland, so I can vacation every weekend if I’d like. But sometimes it is so hard to relax and close my eyes what with the plethora of peoplewatching before me. I mean now that the meter-illiterate family has settled on the beach with their two tents, four coolers, and folding chairs from an era when Bo Derek was actually a 10, it’s picture time. This is when the patriarch of the family insists that the entire family gather in front
of the ocean for a family portrait. Well that’s nice, you may think. Let’s capture this magical moment for Facebook— unless you happen to be the unsuspecting local who is asked to take the picture. You oblige, and wait the 90 seconds while the family decides who should stand where. Papa passed off the camera to you, but not before clearly illustrating how to take the picture. Because the button you press hasn’t been on the top right of the camera for oh say, 100 years. Listen. Pick the person you like the least (maybe your son’s friend who you let tag along so you didn’t have to look at a puss on his face all week) and let him take the picture. Ay yi yi…all this entertainment for only 50 cents an hour? Maybe we should take debit cards and crank up the cost? But, I say all this in jest. It took me a while to learn the rules of the Lowcountry roads. And, as a Yankee, I probably get a tad more agitated than a Southern gal might (bless my heart). So, bottom line, enjoy your stay! Who knows? You may soon be a convert, too, and we can chuckle about Cheetos together.
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riting for magazines is a weird gig. Sometimes I wonder if the folks at Starbucks, the occasional letter writer calling me an a-hole, and my mom are the only ones who read my stuff. I guess as long as the checks keep showing up in my mailbox I shouldn’t be concerned with such things, but it’s still nice to know my work actually connects with people. You know, in a way other than ticking them off…although I do rather enjoy that. Anyway, the other thing did happen recently. A lady named Kelly Walker from Virginia had read the April edition of A Line in the Sand when Courtney Hampson and I argued over which is the best old ballpark, Wrigley Field or Fenway Park. Here’s what Walker had to say… Hi FrankI just read your article, Line in the Sand, in CH2 while we were in Hilton Head last weekend. Loved your choice of park. Wrigley Field is the best of the 30
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major league ballparks! And I’ve been to a bunch of them. Because you obviously like baseball, I am writing to tell you about a project I am working on involving all the parks. I’m a painter, and am currently trying to paint all 30 fields in 30 weeks and have the show during the World Series this year. I hope you will take a look at my project and maybe pledge to help me get to my goal. I don’t think anyone has ever done this so I am excited about it. Please take a look. Thanks! Kelly At first I thought she meant that she was going to travel to every ballpark over the course of the season. How cool would that be? Turns out that’s not the case, but I liked the idea anyway, so I gave Walker a call. We talked about the project, baseball, dogs, but mostly about the project. It’s called “Painted Diamonds—30 Ball Parks in 30 Weeks.” Thirty weeks because that’s how many weeks are in the Major League Baseball season. Walker is creating a painting of each park, a few that she’ll visit in person, but is working from photos for most of them. The whole thing will be documented and published in a catalog that will contain facts about the stadiums and a photo journal of her painting process. “I like to paint series of paintings, and I haven’t done a series in about a year and a half,” she said. “I was trying to find something that would be a challenge.” Another interesting factoid about Walker’s project is the means by which she raised the funding. There’s a relatively new social media community called Kickstarter (www.Kickstarter.com) where painters, writers, filmmakers, musicians—all kinds
of creative folks—can post a project and the amount of money that they need to raise. People visit the site, look for projects that interest them and pledge donations in any amount they choose, even as little as a dollar. Project creators offer rewards to their backers as an incentive and a thank you. Walker’s backers get prints, postcards or original paintings from her Painted Diamonds work. The kicker (pun intended) is that funding is an all-or-nothing proposition. A project has to reach its budget goal within a specified time window or the money pledged is taken off the table. My hope was to publish this article to help Walker
promote the project and raise some donations, but her budget deadline was ahead of press time. The good news for Walker, though, is that she exceeded her goal by over $900 in plenty of time. Why baseball? Well, like I said in April’s Sand column, baseball is just that kind of game. You can write songs about it. You can make movies about it. You can write stories about it. And the places where they play the game possess the kinds of qualities, both visual and emotional, that get artists’ creative juices going. Think about it, when you watch a baseball movie the field or the stadium isn’t just a setting; it’s a character.
> Rangers Ballpark, Home of the Texas Rangers
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> PNC Park, Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates
“I’d actually been looking into putting together a Kickstarter project of paintings of all of the state parks in Virginia, where I live,” Kelly said. “So I was going to travel around to each state park and do the paintings on site. I was working on that project when baseball season started and I got to thinking, I don’t know if it’s ever been done where one artist painted every ballpark. I tried to find that out, and it looked like nobody had ever done it. And then I thought, ‘There are 30 Major League fields and the season lasts 30 weeks.’ Well, that made a good tie-in, so why not?” Being a baseball fan might have something to do with it too. Having grown up in Georgia, Walker is a lifelong Braves
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fan (I’ll forgive her that). She put it this way on her Kickstarter page: “It started when I was a kid and my parents took me to ball games and I have never been able to shake it. When I go to a game, it is like a spiritual experience—each ballpark a unique church.” As of this writing, Walker has completed Nationals Park (Washington, D.C.), Oriole Park at Camden Yards (Baltimore), Fenway Park (Boston), PNC Field (Pittsburgh), Target Field (Minnesota), Rangers Park (Arlington, Texas), Wrigley Field (Chicago), and was in progress with AT&T Field (San Francisco). Eight down, 22 to go. Painted Diamonds will wrap up with an exhibition at the Blue Ridge Arts Council in Front Royal, Virginia during the World Series. The menu for the opening reception? Why it’s hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jack of course! Check out Painted LifeOfaDailyPainter.com.
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>Painting by Susan Patton
A S e a m l e ss B l e n d i n g o f A r t & A r t i s t s
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t was as though I had been given the secret password, a golden ticket, or the key to a hidden garden when I was welcomed into a meeting of the T.G.I.F. Artists. Scattered about and displayed throughout their atelier (a.k.a. the kitchen) in a cozy home in Hilton Head Plantation, were the supplies and works of this creative community of artists who meet every Friday morning to work and to share, to teach and to learn, and to support each other’s journeys as artists. T h ro u g h o u t h i s t o r y, artist studios have played a significant role in the stories of great and even everyday artists. Whether a French atelier, an Italian bottega, or an American workshop, these spaces have been places of inspiration and places to hide away, have served as peaceful retreats and at times have hosted grand parties. An artist’s studio, whether it be the corner of a kitchen, a loft in the city, or a barn in the country is a canvas in and of itself where what is inside of the artist is drawn out and transformed into something completely original; each Friday, that is accomplished in
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this unique space, with a little help from their friends. At the epicenter of these artists, and owner of this kitchen atelier, is L. Robert Stanfield. “I don’t remember not being an artist. My mother was always very artistic, and my father worked in metal and wood in addition to farming,” he said. Having grown up in Georgia and attended Savannah College of Art & Design, his Southerner-as-artist roots are well-established. Over the course of nearly two decades, Stanfield met and taught each of the artists who now make up the T.G.I.F. Artists. Working in photography, painting, and graphic design, the teacher is now more of a partner in this collaborative environment where they all teach each other at times, and where anyone who wants to create is welcome to join in. My visit with the group included a lot of laughter, conversation, and comfortable teasing, delicious goodies to nibble on, warm coffee, painting, drawing, sculpting, and designing, and one ironclad rule: no judgment—of self or of others. This is a place where you can’t get it wrong, and Stanfield is adamant that
with art, this should be the rule at anytime, anywhere. “Creativity is an experience. It’s not about the final product. I ask, ‘Do you want to be creative?’ If you want to experience something, then suit up and show up, and then literally let go,” he said. Surrounded by five artists at Stanfield’s large kitchen table, I was able to watch each in action and was thrilled by their diverse creativity. To my right, the elegant Liz McGinnes was working on
editing photography. Having met Stanfield in 1999, she said, “Up until then I hadn’t taken myself seriously as an artist.” This former social worker, with a degree in media and a master’s degree in film, focuses her talents on photography, graphic design, film, painting, and sound production. “It’s a great space, not just a physical space,” she said of her time with the group. Across the table, Maxine Uttal gently and masterfully works on a mermaid sculpture > Susan Patton’s Beach People
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that will eventually become part of a larger fountain. “I knew I was an artist when I was two. As soon as they gave me crayons and paper I just knew,” she said. An art school graduate who was taken off the artist’s path by life, marriage, and children, Uttal now has time to appreciate how the artist never leaves you. “I actually know how that’s possible, because I have a granddaughter who is nine and has been an artist since she was about two. I think you’re lucky if you have something like that.” Any number of paths may draw the art out of the artist, and Sara Lucas’s journey began with a dream. Emerging from her imagination, the watercolor characters she paints live in Foxville, a place where, “the characters are all different, but the drawings are all interconnected,” she explained. Sara often includes Uttal’s canine companion Polly in her pieces. As the group’s four-legged mascot, Polly taking up residence in Foxville is a charming reminder of the closeness shared here. Next to Lucas, working away at a paint-stained easel, is Halley Yates, who began working with Stanfield when she was a student at the Heritage Academy on Hilton Head Island. “I got out
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of school at noon and went to L. Robert’s studio at The Village Exchange,” she said. The group seems to share a soft-spot for Yates, as she has grown from that 14-yearold high school student to an art school graduate and is planning her wedding this fall. “She has always been a star,” Uttal gushed. Quietly painting away at an easel to my left, Susan Patton transformed her canvas during my visit from a pencil sketch to a charming, acrylic beach scene. Breaking the group’s unbreakable rule, she claimed, “I am probably the least skilled of anybody here.” This comment elicited uproar from the table. She justified her comment with, “Some have
been working longer than me and some have more training.” The twinkle in her eye revealed that she was most likely the mischief-maker in the group and also explained why they let her off the hook. Clearly, there is a lot of love to go along with all this talent. While Stanfield wasn’t still for a moment of my time with the group, he was everpresent. Listening from the other side of the kitchen as he worked on preparations for their show, or pulling pieces of art from what seemed like thin air to show (last month at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Plantation) me when a particular artist’s work was mentioned, or encouraging me to use the
> Liz McGinnes Painting
canvases he had generously provided in the case that I was ready to suit up and let go. I only wished I had more time to give it a go. When asked what the group gives to each other, Stanfield was clear: “Collective support, unconditional love and camaraderie,” he said. “There’s so much love and support in this group; we’re not going to allow you to have a bad day. There’s a lot of laughter and lots of tears. We’ve had some gains and losses together. It has been incredibly good.” I am considered the artsy one in my family, and have always said that if I won the lottery, I would probably spend some of my newly found time appreciating and creating art. That is why every Friday since my visit I have thought of the T.G.I.F. artists with a twinge of envy, knowing they are gathering together for their weekly retreat, wishing I was able to put my reality aside for a few hours to join them. They may not realize how rare this place really is or what fortunate turn of events may have brought them to this unique kitchen atelier on Hilton Head Island. For more information, The T.G.I.F. Artists can be reached at (843) 384-5300.
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our first images passing through the gate are a 17acre equestrian center and its four-legged denizens quietly grazing in the pastures, and one of the more spectacular ancient live oaks you’ll ever see, standing guard over it all. Such a picture might lead one to presume that Rose Dhu Creek Plantation is conceived, designed and built for the equestrian set. While that was the original intent some 15 years ago, economic and market trends dictated a different path, ultimately benefiting a broader group of homebuyers. Today, Rose Dhu Creek offers affordable homes on spacious home sites with all the privacy of a gated community, and without high club fees. Yes, the equestrian center is there, but not at the expense of the average resident…and it does add a nice touch of Lowcountry character. “I would hear people say, I don’t ride horses so it’s
not for me. Well, most of the folks who are in here don’t,” said Nate Caron of Emerald Homes. “I think a lot of people don’t realize that it’s a family community first. With its location, you get that quiet feel like you’re out in the country, yet you’re only four miles from Old Town Bluffton, 20 minutes from Savannah, 30 minutes to the island [Hilton Head], and you can be in Beaufort in 35 to 40 minutes.” The story behind the story of how present-day Rose Dhu Creek came about begins to explain to whom it appeals. The original vision was large country estate homes on two- to four-acre lots with gravel roads and riding trails throughout. “A lot of the people who were buying, though, didn’t have the horses,” Caron said, “and they wanted paved roads. There was more of a demand for a large home site without high club dues. They didn’t play golf; they didn’t need a fancy
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“Now that the market’s shifted, it’s created a great atmosphere and opportunity for some families to move up from that starter home that they bought a few years ago, or downsize from a large home or community with expensive amenities that they don’t utilize.” - Nate Caron
clubhouse; they just wanted a nice private place where they could have a little sanctuary with reasonable amenities.” That demand for larger homes eased as the market changed, prompting another shift in the business model toward smaller homes, which drove Rose Dhu Creek’s next phase. About a year ago, Emerald Homes
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purchased the property and set out to create a more family-oriented residential community. Emerald has created the opportunity for buyers to purchase luxury custom homes at a more affordable price point within a prestigious community. “Now that the market’s shifted, it’s created a great atmosphere and opportunity for some families to move up from that starter
home that they bought a few years ago, or downsize from a large home or community with expensive amenities that they don’t utilize. Now the price points start in the 400s, which is a lot more affordable than folks thought. You get 2,000 plus square feet and an acre of land. It’s a heck of a value.” Caron said. And people are taking notice. At
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Rose Dhu Creek The equestrian center is independently owned and operated, for those who opt for membership to this amenity.
the time of this writing, Emerald had 11 homes in some phase of construction in Rose Dhu Creek. Caron notes that a majority of these new owners are locals who recognize the value proposition, for example, people who bought a starter home somewhere in Bluffton expecting to be there two or three years, but the real estate market and economy stretched that out to five or six. Now they are finally
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able to sell the home, many of them find Rose Dhu Creek a suitable next step. Ty Miller and his wife Dawn recently purchased in Rose Dhu Creek since outgrowing their home in another Bluffton community. “We’ve got two kids and one on the way,” he said. “We looked at several places in the area, but frankly we got more land for the money here, and we like that it’s wooded and quiet. It’s
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What you will not find is a golf course, although residents are eligible to join Hampton Hall Golf Club as full members, or a vast clubhouse with restaurants, fitness centers and all the other trappings found at club communities. The ultimate benefit? Dues for ownership at Rose Dhu Creek are only $1,723 per year.
a very nice atmosphere. Plus, my wife owns the Bluffton School of Dance (in Sheridan Park) so the location is very good.” A discussion of amenities is more a conversation about what the community is not than what it is. Rose Dhu Creek is a place that takes the old adage, “less is more,” to heart, and it is designed for those who want the quiet seclusion of private community without having to pay for amenities that they won’t necessarily use enough to justify the cost. “For the price (at other communities) we wouldn’t get our money’s worth, because we wouldn’t use them much,” Miller said. What you will find is a community pool, The Gathering Place, which is a community pavilion with a wood burning fireplace and outdoor grills, 6.5 miles of nature trails, and a 3.5-acre stocked fishing pond. The equestrian center is independently owned and operated, for those who opt for membership to this amenity. What you will not find is a golf course, although residents are eligible to join Hampton Hall Golf Club as full members, or a vast clubhouse with restaurants, fitness centers and all the other trappings found at club communities. The ultimate benefit? Dues for ownership at Rose Dhu Creek are only $1,723 per year. Emerald Homes has done everything they can to make a home purchase in Rose Dhu Creek as simple as possible. “Instead of us selling the dirt and letting people come in and build their own custom home, we’re doing home/lot purchases,” Caron said. There are numerous floor plans from which to choose, in both two-story single-family construction as well as a few ranch style options. In all, there are 97 home sites on the property’s 320 acres, a very low density that enhances its quiet, country feel. Rose Dhu Creek’s main entrance is located on the westbound side of Highway 46 in Bluffton, about five miles west of Old Town Bluffton. For information, contact Emerald Homes: 15 Redbud Way, Bluffton, SC 29910; (843) 706-4032; NateCaron@ EmeraldHomes.com or www.EmeraldHomes.com. 114
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