CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - November 2012

NOVEMBER 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

FEATURES

CONTENTS

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VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE While the healthcare war rages on, Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine gives neighbors a medical safe house.

MEET THE BACHELORETTES These ladies stepped up to raise money for the Island Rec Center.

Give them a standing ovation!

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P42 NEW PROGRAMS EXPAND ON HOSPICE CARE Honoring veterans and supporting companions

P50 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Hilton Head Prep presents Tony Awardwinning musical comedy

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BULLY FOR YOU According to Michael Sanz, former teacher, coach and high school administrator, who now specializes in bullies and bullying, if interaction between kids doesn’t look, feel or sound right, it is probably exactly what you think it is.

HATS OFF! Rev up your fall style with a chapeau

P82 C2’S GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM Ideas for the man who has everything AND the man who needs everything.

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DESIGNING TO SELL The art of staging your home to appeal to potential buyers

P106 WHEN TO HIRE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER Whether you are building a new home, remodeling an existing one, or just updating the décor in a room or two, chances are the process will go more smoothly with the help of a professional interior designer.

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DO YOU HAVE A VACATION RENTAL HOME? Now is the time to spruce it up for the 2013 season.

>>> ON OUR COVER

>>> IN THE DOG HOUSE

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PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ANNE

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

This ad

NOVEMBER 2012

Mistake # 277: In last month’s issue, on page 121, there was a slight typo with BIG RAMIFICATIONS. In Bluffton Dental Care’s advertisement, we mistyped his credentials. The letters following his name should have been D.M.D., not D.M.M. Our apologies to Dr. Jenkins, who is a dentist, NOT a Doctor of Music Ministry.

HAST OFF!

C2'S HOME EDITION

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM

SEE PAGE 68 NOVEMBER 2012

EVERYTHING ELSE

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P56 HERITAGE FINE JEWELERS A few glittering options for the upcoming holiday

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WELCOME TO TAIL-WAGGERS A shop where catering to man’s best friend has become one of the island’s best examples of sustainability in business.

P86 JOHN RUSH AND ASSOCIATES A gentle touch builds a better machine

P90 GEE WHIZ! Philly’s Café & Deli boasts best sandwiches in town…period

P96 KPM FLOORING Royal fiber: the custom queen holds court

P102 HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS Everybody deserves a healthy, energy efficient environment.

P110 INTERIOR MOTIVES Making your home a masterpiece

P118 AMERICAN WOOD REFACE Why replace when you can reface?

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>> EVERYTHING ELSE

P22 EDITOR’S NOTE My Favorite Charity

P24 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The bad girls club, charitable giving and a letter from Rich Neste

P26 CELEBRATE NOVEMBER Happy Turkey day!

P28 CHARITY CORNER Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

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OUR TOWN Taste of the Season, the Lowcountry’s holiday tradition

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FINANCE Get Ready for the ‘What-ifs’

P128 AND NOW, A WORD FROM OUR MAYORS Drew Laughlin & Lisa Sulka keep us updated on town happenings on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.

P130 DISCOUNTS! Why in the world would you NOT show your CH2 card to get these fabulous discounts? If your issue doesn’t have one, e-mail us your mailing address and we’ll send you one! Card requests to m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com.

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IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE Drink recipes, band profiles & local watering holes

2 CELEBRATE BLUFFTON & BEYOND

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GOLF 101 How to increase your golf flexibility

P42 ISLAND CHARACTER Hello My Name is…Harry Miller, also known as “Babe.”

HATS OFF! REV UP YOUR FALL STYLE WITH A CHAPEAU HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM

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E D I T I O N

MARKET STREET CAFÉ Decisions, decisions

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! NOVEMBER 2012

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FROM THE EDITOR

2 Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: MAGGIE WASHO Art Director: KELLY STROUD Art & Production CATHERINE DAVIES Advertising Sales: ASHTON KELLEY KIM CROUCH CANDY EAZOR Executive Assistant HUNTER KOSTYLO Contributing Writers: KITTY BARTELL PAUL DEVERE FRANK DUNNE JR.

MY FAVORITE CHARITY

Everyone should get to be a kid in Walt Disney World - especially kids!

REBECCA EDWARDS KELLY HUGHES DREW LAUGHLIN JESSICA MAPLES TIM SILCOX DEBBIE SZPANKA LISA SULKA DAVID TOBIAS CAROLYN TORGERSEN GREGORY VAUGHAN Contributing Photographers / Artist: PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ANNE MARK STAFF PHOTOGRAPHY 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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have been listening to Kidd Kraddick in or her young life in the care of doctors. I know the Morning for as long as I can remember. how magical it is for me to get away to WDW It’s a family-friendly syndicated morning and act like a kid for a few days every year. I can show by based cast only imagine how uplifting that same trip must photography anneout of Dallas, Texas with aphotography by anne of six different personalities (Kidd, Big Al, be for someone who never gets to go away on Kellie Raspberry, J-Si, Jenna & Shannon). It’s vacation and for the family members who spend funny how you can listen to someone talk so much time caring for that person. photography by anne every morning for almost 20 years and feel After listening to Kidd’s Kids day for years that you actually know them. I laughed about (and sobbing as I heard the stories), I decided Big Al’s relationship problems, was sad when that this was one cause I wanted to financially Kidd got divorced from his wife of almost support. Now don’t misunderstand. I will buy 20 years, and celebrated with Kellie when the shamrock, the candy for our troops, the she finally got pregnant after years of trying wrapping paper for the school and pretty much and fertility drugs. Listening to their friendly anything else someone puts under my nose. In banter in the morning has been as much a my capacity as publisher of this magazine, I am part of my daily routine as making coffee fortunate enough to have the ability to raise and hitting the snooze button. money for our local Island Rec Center (via the Every November, Kidd Kraddick and his Bachelorette of the Year contest) and to raise team take a group of terminally or chronically awareness of many local charities all year long ill children and their families to Walt Disney in our Charity Corner column. But for me, Kidd’s World for five days. Today when I turned on Kids is extra special. the radio, it was Kidd’s Kids Day—one day set What is your cause? aside to raise all of the money needed to take this group of very special families on the trip of a lifetime.

Now I am not sure why this cause resonates with me more than most others.

M. Washo Nothing is more heartbreaking than a child Publisher / Editor-in-Chief who is not healthy and has spent most of his

NOVEMBER 2012

LETTERS

TO THE EDITOR...

Our Inspiration

wine

Ms. Washo, Your magazine implores the readers to “save the date” of October 25 at Reilley’s Plaza to meet CH2’s Bachelorettes of 2013. After seeing the photograph of them I doubt that anyone with any class is going to be interested in being there. Real “ladies” are taught that when photographed that one should keep their legs together and smile when being photographed for something like this, but there is not one indication that even one out the seven had such an education or if so all seven chose to ignore their upbringing! One would think that this is just another advertisement for “the bad girls club” or some other such nonsense. After last month’s cover and the letter that was published regarding it, maybe you would take the hint that this kind of thing isn’t what most people are looking for. From the look of these women, I’d be expecting a hair pulling, face slapping cat fight when the winner is announced.

(The picture on page 20 showing a bridesmaid getting hit in the mouth by another bridesmaid and the $100 to the best Bridezilla says it all) Maybe I’m supposed to have a sense of humor about this, but it’s REALLY NOT FUNNY. Thanks for making the guys look great and TRASHING down the women. We need better examples for young women than this. You’re a woman and you’re an editor. I don’t need to tell you that this was done in very poor taste.

Val Head Dear Local Business Owners,

Dear Maggie, On behalf of HH Heroes, I want to thank you for your continued interest in and support of our organization. The ad you placed in the October issue for our annual fundraiser at TidePointe is very much appreciated. We hope that you might join us for a wonderful evening to raise much needed funds to keep the Heroes House filled and running smoothly!

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My name is Rich Neste and I have been a business owner on Hilton Head Island for the last 8 years. Our company works with a number of different service industries and we are firm believers in local business and local support. Over the years, my technology company, Performance Development Corporation, has worked with the largest hospitality vendors in the area, generating millions of dollars in revenue, accommodation tax and worldwide exposure to Hilton Head Island vacationers and home owners.

The Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce hired my company to help assist them in their website optimization and keyword placement for popular search terms for Hilton Head Island. Many of our local business partners asked us to help assist our Chamber because of the spiral effect of a strong local Chamber of Commerce. I write this letter today with hope to change the way our current Chamber of Commerce is treating the local business owner.

Below are 5 facts about our current Chamber of Commerce. · Less than 30% of the total revenue collected from all sources (member dues, tax allocations, grants, and advertising sales) is being used to promote the island. · The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce has a total of 5 employees. ·The Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce has 26 employees, no elections or term limits of board members and uses subcontractors outside of the United States to perform work. · The Chamber’s president earns $315,000 per year plus benefits, expenses and other perks, which perhaps take his annual income closer to $400,000. The national average for a comparable Chamber of Commerce leadership position is $166,000, and even less for cities with populations under 50,000 like Hilton Head Island. Abusive salary anyway you try and justify it, like our current board members have attempted to do. Bill Miles seems to have been successful surrounding himself with people who are willing to approve this abuse.

Salaries of our other leaders are: SC Gov - $106K, Pres. Obama - $400K, Local Mayor - $10K. Is Bill Miles more important than these leaders? Just Imagine – it takes 1000 members at $400 per year membership just to cover the salary of Bill Miles, not to mention the other 25 salaries. · The local Chamber of Commerce should stay true to their mission statement and spend less money on overhead and salaries and more money on promoting this beautiful destination.

The only way to make a change is if other chamber members see the unfair advantage. Please join me in the Hilton Head Island Business Association and learn more about how local businesses can still have a say in how our destination is promoted in the future.

Sincerely, Rich Neste How to reach us: Email m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com. We have the right to print all letters and emails submitted to CH2 magazine. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and brevity. Why would we keep these opinions to ourselves?

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hilton heaD DanCe theatre presents the 27th annual nutCraCker visual and Performing Arts Center Nov 9, 10,11, 16, 17 Nov 9, 10, 16, 17 @ 7:30Pm Nov 11, 17 @ 2:30 Pm $25/ adults, $20/seniors, $15/children more Info: hiltonheaddance.com

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hilton heaD islanD ConCours D’eleganCe & motoring festival

November 3rd & 4th visit: hhiconcours.com

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every monDay loDge Craft Beer anD Burger Bar begins at 5pm – All Night $1 Pasta Night $1 for each bowl of pasta with red sauce and slice of garlic bread, $1 for meatball, $1 for sausage – any combination you like. each item is only $1.

Add a side salad for only $2.50.

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roBert trent Jones free golf Demonstration Nov 5-Feb 10, 2013 4:00Pm - 4:45Pm Palmetto Duenes ‘Where Does the Power Come From? more Info: (843) 7851138

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experienCe green- “Why Buy loCal” November 12 @ the bluffton Library- 6Pm November 13 @ Coastal Discovery museum- 6Pm

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thanksgiving to go

Frankie bones Family Style To Go. Serves 10-12 people.

Includes choice of soup or salad, traditional roast turkey dinner w/ potatoes & more! $175 plus tax. Call to order.

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save the Date: “put for pal” Dec 3, 2012 @ 12 Fee:$150 All proceeds will be used to fund programs at PAL Center! more Info: bob elliot 843-706-9015

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ThurSday lunCh With peggy ellis & kathy CroWther 10Am- 1Pm Sienna room Admissons: $20 For reservations & Ticket Information call: 843.682.1745

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Complementary J Banks Design holiDay open house

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Shelter Cove, “battle of the breweries” Stone vs. Sweetwater beer Dinner; 6:30-8:30pm $30 per person rSvP to 843-785-4144

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every Thursday, 2-7Pm Calhoun Street, Carson Cottages and old Town bluffton

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SeaPines Forest Preserve 10Am-4:15Pm $15/adults $10/children(12 and under) more Info: 842-1979

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Bluffton farmer’s market

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December 5, 2012 11:00Am-2:30Pm Hampton Hall Club more Info visit www. opsreyvillage.org

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First Presbyterian Church 7:00Pm reserved seating is $20 and general admission is $15.

For tickets call: 843681-3695

9 hilton heaD oyster festival 5-8Pm Friday 11Am-5Pm Sat & Sun Shelter Cove Park more Info: islandreccenter.org

14th annual Community thanksgiving Dinner Hudson’s 11:00Am-3:00Pm Celebrate the meaning of Thanksgiving with a free community Thanksgiving Dinner.

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skull Creek Boathouse Lobsterfest – A Lobster Nation Celebration 1pm-Until. music by vinyl on Fire serggroup.com

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hh heroes & tiDepointe 6th elegant evening anD silent auCtion 6:00-9:00Pm TidePointe Cost: $75 more Info: 384-2909

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may river DaviD m. montessori Carmines alumni panCake memorial tennis Breakfast Championships may river montessori Nov 16-18 9:00-11:00Am PD Tennis Center Celebrating 25 years of more Info call : 843- may river montessori!

785-1152 more Info: 843-757-2312

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save the Date!

4th annual holiDay lunCheon

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gregg russell thanksgiving salty Dog Café Free Photos with Santa ConCert every Friday Liberty oak & in Saturday Town ( Nov. Harbour 23-Dec. 22) 7:30Pm-9:00Pm Family & Well-bahaved pets are welcome in the lobby of South beach Inn

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“light up the night” festivities

3:00Pm - 8:00Pm Calhoun Street Lighting of the Town’s official Christmas Tree is at 7Pm. more Info: (843) 7064500

November 2012

CHARITY CORNER

Your Community’s Foundation C A R O LY N T O R G E R S E N

DICK AND GINNY LUNDY ESTABLISHED A FUND AT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DURING THEIR LIFETIMES. SINCE THEIR PASSING, THE ENDOWED FUND CONTINUES TO AWARD GRANTS BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY.

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embers of the board and staff of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry are frequently asked by friends, neighbors, members of the media, and acquaintances to explain the community foundation.

With an almost 100-year history and a presence of more than 700 in communities across the United States and 1,400 worldwide, one would think that community foundations would be better known. But the truth is community foundations are among the best-kept secrets in philanthropy.

As one of the 1,400 and one of the 700, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is your community’s foundation. It is comprised of 16 caring, committed and local board members, seven tremendously talented staff, and countless volunteers who offer service to committees and task forces.

Since its founding in 1994, the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, along with its donor partners, has granted more than $46 million to nonprofits serving the Lowcountry and beyond. It has worked with more than 250 individuals, families, organizations, and businesses

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to establish charitable funds, growing assets from the Community Foundation and its supporting organization to over $57 million. Behind the 250 funds and more than $46 million in grants, there are 250 stories and maybe 46 million

SECOND HELPINGS HAS RECEIVED MANY GRANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OVER THE YEARS. THE NONPROFIT ALSO HAS AN ENDOWMENT FUND WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

reasons why people choose to work with the Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is that connection that provides the personalized service, local expertise and community leadership needed to meet the philanthropic dreams of donors and the goals of nonprofits. But what does that mean?

It means that a local couple with a passion for youth in our community can establish a scholarship fund to support our future teachers, engineers, doctors, or whatever their hearts desire. It means that a local animal shelter can establish an endowment fund that will provide a steady stream of income in perpetuity, keeping a roof over the heads of hundreds of cats and dogs as they await adoption. It means that a gentleman, fond of the theater, can continue to support a local arts group even after he’s gone, through a bequest in his will or estate plan. It means that a local community can pool the contributions of its generous neighbors, invest them, and provide grants to area nonprofits, increasing the impact of each gift.

Philanthropy is personal. Every donor is extraordinary. Each cause has value. Each story is unique. Yet, through these stories, there is one familiar theme: the desire to spark change. Whether current donors, or donors who have given graciously to establish a legacy, these values are alive and well and are reflected in the nonprofit organizations which offer innovative programs and services that strengthen our community.

To learn more about how you can be a part of your community’s foundation, contact the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry at (843) 681-9100 or visit the website at www.cf-lowcountry.org.

NOVEMBER 2012

OUR TOWN

CELEBRATE TASTE OF THE SEASON THE LOWCOUNTRY’S HOLIDAY TRADITION SPECIAL TO CH2

P FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 6- 9 P.M. AT THE HILTON HEAD MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA. THE COST TO ATTEND IS $45.

VIP TICKETS ARE $85. TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HILTONHEADCHAMBER. ORG, AT CHAMBER HEADQUARTERS AND THE CHAMBER’S BLUFFTON OFFICE.

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ine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine at Taste of the Season, the culinary event of the year. The Lowcountry food scene has become as hot as the great chefs that define it with their innovative cuisine.

With an outstanding selection of diverse cuisine and our share of nationally known chefs, the area’s culinary brilliance has quickly gained momentum; nowhere is this more evident than Taste of the Season, the ultimate culinary experience.

Heralded as the best-ofthe-best tapas sampling on the coast, it’s an unparalleled spectacular of classic, contemporary and continental cuisine, as area chefs outdo themselves with extraordinary presentation and impressive on-site preparation.

Experience the exceptional cuisine of the Lowcountry’s top chefs as they share their culinary fare

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from more than 35 of your favorite restaurants at Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, Friday, November 16, 6- 9 p.m. at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. Showcasing the culinary skills of Lowcountry chefs, this landmark event is a tradition of excellence.

“We’ve been a part of Taste of the Season since the beginning,” said Old Oyster Factory Executive Chef Franz Auer. “It’s a great event and

gives everyone a real taste of what we have to offer.”

A culinary opportunity like no other, here’s your chance to try all those new restaurants you’ve been hearing about and sample some of the Lowcountry’s landmark favorites. Enjoy several of the restaurants recently listed on the 2012 Wine Spectator magazine’s Restaurant Award of Excellence list including Red Fish, Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, and Alexander’s, along with

newcomers such as Bluffton’s NEO farm-to-table gastropub, SERG Group, and many more, all vying for the title of “Best Cuisine.”

New this year, enjoy a VIP experience featuring an exclusive preview party and premier wine tasting, along with valet parking and an early entrance to Taste of the Season.

Get a head start on holiday shopping with fabulous silent auction items, featuring great getaways, golfing, fine dining and more.

Taste of the Season is one holiday event you won’t want to miss! 

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Kingfisher Happy Hour (58PM) Early Bird (5-7PM) Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5 - 7PM) San Miguels - Live Music (5:30-9:30PM) The Jazz CornerDeas Guys(8PM)

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Frankie Bones-Nov 13th: Duckhorn Wine Dinner 6-9pm Limited seating.

Please call for reservations. 843682-4455.

Menu by Executive Chef Luke Lyons.

Duckhorn Vineyards paired with 5-Course Dinner. $99 per person + tax and gratuity.

San Miguels Live Music

(5:30-9:30PM) Skull Creek Boathouse Monday nights Sunset Reggae Party with Patwa (7-10PM) The Jazz CornerMartni Lesch band ft. Whitney Deputy(8PM) Old Fort PubHappy Hour (5-7PM) Big BambooHappy Hour (4-7PM) Margerita Madness DJ Craig @ 10:30PM

Wild Wing Café (Hilton Head) Karaoke with Big B! Los Jalapenos Happy Hour (4-7PM) San Miguels - Live Music (5:309:30PM) The Jazz CornerSwing & Big Band w/ Bobby Ryder Quartet Mellow MushroomTrivia Night (9PM) 9 Promenade- Buy One Tapas, Get One 1/2 OFF and 15% off wine

Black Marlin Hurricane Bar Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) Los Jalapenos Happy Hour (4:30--7PM)

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Early Dining from 5-5:45pm - 25% off ENTIRE CHECK Happy Hour from 5-7pm in WG Lounge - 25% off ALL Small Plates, Pizzettas, Cocktails, Glasses & Bottles of Wine Late Night from 10-Midnight in WG Lounge - 25% off ALL Small Plates, Pizzettas, Cocktails, Glasses & Bottles of Wine!

Lodge Craft Beer and Burger Bar (Every Monday) Begins at 5pm – All Night $1 Pasta Night & MORE!

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The Jazz Corner“Celebrating the history & music of Ella, Billie & Lena” (8PM)

Wise Guys-Every Wednesday: Bubbles Bubbles Ladies’ Night (Beginning at 5pm – All night long)

Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta-“Battle of the Breweries” Stone vs.

Sweetwater Beer Dinner 6:30-8:30pm $30 per person RSVP to 843-785-4144 The SmokehouseHappy Hour (3-6PM) Monday- Saturday Old Fort Pub- Happy Hour (5-7PM)

Send your event/entertainment listing to c.davies@clebratehiltonhead.com

Frankie Bones$10 Off Any Bottle of Wine

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Black Marlin Hurricane Bar Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) Kingfisher- Comedy Club Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving (7-9PM) Happy Hour in Lounge (5-8PM) Early Bird (5-7PM) San Miguels- Live Music (5:30-7:30PM)

One Hot Mama’sKids Eat Free – 1 Free Kid’s Meal with each Adult Entrée

The Jazz Corner-Nov 2: Christian Tamburr Quintet ft. Dominick Farinacci on Trumpet (8PM) The Smokehouse-Nov 2 Backstage (10:00PM)

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The Smokehouse(Nov 10)Swamp Fire Showdownfeaturing... Broad Creek Rum Runners, Spare Parts, Treble Jay, South Beach Orchestra and Special Guests (9PM-2AM) Black Marlin Hurricane Bar - Drink Specials (12 - 7PM) November 24- Crab Crackin’(6PM) Ela’s Blu Water Grille LIVE Music (Starting at 8PM) Kingfisher- Comedy Club Friday and Saturday of Thanksgiving (7-9PM) Happy Hour in Lounge (5-8PM) Early Bird(5-7PM)

Black Marlin Hurricane Bar Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) Ela’s Blu Water Grille LIVE Music (Starting at 8PM) Kingfisher- Happy Hour in Louge(5-8PM) Early Bird (5-7PM) The Jazz Corner- Lavon & Louise (8PM) Old Fort Pub - Happy Hour (5-7PM) San Miguels- Live Music (5:30-9:30PM) 9 Promenade- $5 Off Pizza and $2 OFF speciality Martinis Thristy Thursday Wild Wing Café (Hilton Head) $2 House Vodkas and $13 Miller Light Buckets

Kingfisher- Happy Hour in Lounge (5-8PM) Early Bird(5-7PM) Skull Creek BoathouseNov 30 Full Moon Rodeo 4:00pm-Midnight Live Music Appearance by Bucky the Mechanical Bull,, Best Hats/Boots/Belt Contests

Skull Creek Boathouse- Nov 3rd: Lobsterfest Call by Monday to reserve your 3-5 lb. Lobsters!

843-681-3663 Live Music by Vinyl on Fire (1pm-Until)

A R T I C L E B Y D E B B I E S Z PA N K A

While Healthcare War Rages on,

Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine Gives Neighbors a Medical Safe House

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t’s a subject that puts anxiety in the lives of the young and fear in the lives of the old. It puts neighbors, friends and family in the crossfire of a war of words. Mostly though, it puts millions of Americans in a financial, mental, and physical maze, not knowing where or how to get basic needs met.

Healthcare: No one really knows what to do about it, how to solve it or how to even talk about it. In the meantime, neighbors are suffering, going without medicine and treatment and compounding their health issues.

Bluffton resident Laurie Shay knows. As office manager of Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine, she is on the frontlines of the national healthcare crisis and sees how the lack of medical insurance and healthcare really affects people— some of the same people you see while walking your dog, shopping for groceries or attending your kid’s soccer game.

“I see people who have diabetes who don’t have insulin.

I see people with hypertension without any medicine. I see

people who desperately need medication who can’t afford it, and I see it every day,” Shay said.

Shay, who volunteers more than 40 hours a week as office manager, patient intake coordinator and volunteer coordinator, has been at the Bluffton clinic since before it opened to patients on September 19, 2011.

“Even after volunteering for more than four years at free medical clinics, I still get goose bumps when I speak about what I see,” she said. “I also get goose bumps when patients tell me how grateful they are. I have one diabetic patient, in her late 50s, who brings me a gift every holiday—and I mean, every holiday, like Memorial Day.” According to Donna Smith, board chairman and volunteer administrator, Shay embodies the spirit of neighbors providing for neighbors in their time of need. “This need won’t go away anytime soon, even if ‘Obamacare’ is implemented,” she said.

“There just aren’t enough health care providers to do the

> DR. BARRY HELLMAN, RETIRED CARDIOLOGIST FROM HILTON HEAD ISLAND, IS THE CLINIC’S NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR

job. In Jasper County alone, there are 2,300 people for every healthcare provider. There is no way people can be taken care of in some pockets of our country and our neighborhoods, because the medical infrastructure just isn’t there.”

A third of the clinic’s patients are suffering from diabetes, hypertension, obesity or a combination of those issues. “Most of our patients have already foregone their medicines or treatments and are sliding down a slippery slope of health consequences; we are already their last resort,” Smith said.

While Hilton Head Island’s Volunteers in Medicine was the first clinic of its kind in the nation, each clinic operates independently. Today, there are more than 90 nonprofit medical clinics, providing free medical care to their uninsured neighbors.

“Together, with so many good people and businesses in this community, the Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine is off and running,” Smith said. “Each clinic must be supported and staffed by its own neighbors as it serves its neighbors. It’s a concept and a reality worth working for every day.”

The clinic currently has nearly 800 patients and, on average, patients have had at least three appointments. Most are from Bluffton; most are women, and more than 70 percent are English-speaking. “These statistics indicate that people who were once considered middle class are using social services due to their economic situation. The demand for the services of Volunteers in Medicine, we believe, will dramatically increase,” Smith said.

“Most of our patients are the head of their households; if they are sick, there’s a domino effect on their children and their ability to work. We want our neighbors well and back to work so the community does not have more social issues as a byproduct,” she continued.

It was just January two years ago that a group of people came together to plan a clinic serving Bluffton and Jasper County. The clinic now serves patients four days a week. Dr. Barry Hellman, retired cardiologist from Hilton Head Island, is the clinic’s new medical director. Other volunteers include a gynecologist, a nurse practitioner, an endocrinologist, two internists, an emergency doctor, a radiologist and a nutritionist.

The next step is expanding the clinic with more volunteer doctors, nurses, assistants, grant writers and other staff. “It’s an exciting time to get in on the ground floor of this much-needed service for our community,” Smith said.  Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine, a nonprofit free medical clinic, provides care for the uninsured working or living in Bluffton, Hardeeville, Ridgeland and the unincorporated parts of Jasper County. It is one of more than 90 independent clinics under the guidance of the National Volunteers in Medicine Alliance. The clinic is located at 132 Bluffton Road in Bluffton across from the post office on Hwy. 46. To volunteer, fundraise, write grants or help in anyway, call the clinic at (843) 706-7090 or contact Donna Smith, clinic administrator at donna.smith822@gmail.com.

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 GOLF TIPS FROM A PRO

Pete Popovich, 2012 HHIPGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR

HOW TO INCREASE YOUR GOLF FLEXIBILITY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE

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ast month in our article re: the “X Factor,” we discussed swing theory and why it is unwise to limit one area of body rotation while attempting to increase another.

Attempting to increase rotation in one area of the body to compensate for a lack of rotation in another area can lead to injury. It is far more beneficial to increase your range of motion; i.e. flexibility, so your swing becomes more efficient and powerful. The way to do this is through stretching, and the stretching must be done for each group of muscles that contribute in sequence to the total golf swing.

The daily routine many of you follow is directly responsible for your lack of flexibility, at least as it relates to your golf game. Constant sitting, whether it is at a desk or driving your vehicle, wreaks havoc on the muscles controlling your posture. The result of endless hours of sitting is tight hip flexors, psoai, iliacs, abductors, thoracic back, etc. Being in these positions on a daily basis actually worsens an already bad situation.

Fortunately, there are some stretches that will allow you to gain more flexibility.

When we are sitting, our body’s natural tendency is to lean forward to a continually greater degree due to the muscles in the front of the body tightening and shrinking. The more you practice golf, the more these muscles are tightened as well. Think about it. Are you not bent over when playing golf? Because these muscles are constantly being tightened, we need to ensure that they are stretched to allow for a more efficient range of motion both during the golf swing and in our day-today living.

The following stretches are ones that have the biggest impact on our students’ games, and they all contribute to create a more fluid, repeatable and powerful golf swing.

HIP FLEXOR STRETCH Of all the stretches for golfers, this is the one prescribed most often. This allows the hips to rotate while simultaneously keeping the legs stable in the golf swing.

Primary muscles stretched are the rectus femoris, psoai and iliac muscles.

Kneel down and set the top of your rear foot on top of a workout ball, sofa, etc. Suck your belly button in and keep your body erect as you breathe deeply. It is very important to tuck your pelvis under you and not let it drift backwards.

The closer you can get your rear end to your heel, the better the stretch.

(FIG 1A &B – YES VS. NO).

90/90 HIP STRETCH This stretch will help to release your glutes, abductor and adductors. It can be done standing or sitting. Place one leg in front of you bent at 90 degrees and one leg to your side/behind you bent at 90 degrees (FIG 2). (For the standing version, keep your rear leg straight.) While keeping your spine vertical (no rounding), lean forward from the waist until you feel a stretch at the glute of the leg that is in front of you. Switch sides and repeat.

 I M P O R TA N T : I f yo u cannot get your lead leg flat on the ground from the ankle to the knee, do not lean forward! Assume the position for the stretch and allow gravity to slowly move your knee to the ground.

Once it does so, you can (FIGURE 2) begin leaning forward.

NOTE: All of the above stretches should be held for two minutes on each side. If you notice you have extreme tightness, repeat each stretch for a second set.

THORACIC STRETCH This stretch has three levels yet all levels are done in a similar fashion. The difference is that as you advance from one to the next, the ability to pinpoint areas of tightness is improved.

Lay a foam roller horizontally on the ground. Lie on top of the roller (your spine is perpendicular to the roller) with the roller just under your shoulder (FIGURE 3) blades as if supporting your upper body (FIG 3). Inhale as you draw your belly button in; as you exhale, slowly allow your upper body to fall back over the roller while keeping your rear end on the floor. Hold this (FIGURE 4) position for one minute while breathing. Come up from this stretched position and rest for 30 seconds. Next move the roller down your back approximately one to two inches and repeat five times or until you get the roller down to your rib cage. The progression is to move to a smaller roller (a four-inch roller can be purchased at most grocery stores) with a dowel rod inserted in the middle (FIG 4). The next and final step would be to tape two lacrosse balls (PIC 5) together and follow the instructions above. This really gets deep into the muscles and not only gives you a great stretch but can relieve tightness and adhesions along the muscles of the spine.

You should start to see the results of your stretching within three weeks. Some of you, depending on your level of stiffness, might take longer. If you are really tight, you might even experience some muscle soreness. Stick with it and don’t give up. The muscles have been dormant and it might take them longer to wake up.

By doing these stretches, you will find it easier to make an efficient, powerful golf swing. Many also find themselves hitting the ball farther. Proper stretching of the proper muscles is critical to playing good golf.  If the above stretches don’t improve your ball striking and consistency, or if you need an evaluation of your flexibility, contact me at (843) 338-6737, pete@ golfacademyhiltonhead.com or on Facebook at Golf Performance Academy-Hilton Head. We look forward to answering your questions on stretching and all other aspects of improving your game.

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New Programs Expand on Hospice Care Honoring veterans and supporting companions

ARTICLE BY KITTY BARTELL

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n school, most children learn a great deal about how life begins—how the human body grows and changes throughout its life cycle, but rarely how the life cycle comes to an end. Talking about dying and death is difficult at best in our culture, and even as adults, having an honest discussion about the physical and emotional aspects of dying, or planning for the event itself, comes only when absolutely necessary, if it is discussed at all.

“There’s a taboo out there. We don’t talk about death and dying in our society. It’s a challenge just to get the message out there,” said Jenny Brasington, executive director of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, where these discussions are encouraged and treated with a great deal of dignity and respect.

Dying and death are an undeniable part of life, and even before we go through the experience ourselves, relatives and friends will. For 30 years, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has been a support, a partner, and a comfort to terminally ill patients or those no longer seeking treatment and their families, making the process and the discussion about this difficult time more manageable.

From its completely volunteer roots, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has grown to be the largest fully certified hospice, palliative care, and home health agency in Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties.

“I THINK THAT OUR STAFF IS PARTICULARLY INTUITIVE AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT PEOPLE NEED. WHETHER THAT’S HONORING A VETERAN OR HELPING A HOSPICE PATIENT AND THEIR PET STAY TOGETHER; THEY’VE ALWAYS DONE THAT.” - DARLENE SCHUETZ, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is continuing its tradition of seeking to provide as much support as its resources will allow by adding two new programs: the We Honor Veterans program is in partnership with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Pet Peace of Mind is an extension of their existing program Hos-Pets, in conjunction with the Banfield Charitable Trust.

“The two new programs put a name to something that was somewhat already in existence within our organization. I think that our staff is particularly intuitive and understands what people need. Whether that’s honoring a veteran or helping a hospice patient and their pet stay together; they’ve always done that,” explained Darlene Schuetz, director of community relations.

ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN MAY, THE ANNUAL YACHT HOP AT HARBOUR TOWN YACHT BASIN IN SEA PINES RESORT WILL PROVIDE TOURS OF SPECTACULAR YACHTS, WINE, HORS D’OEUVRES, MUSIC, LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS AND MORE.

With 25 percent of those who die each year in the U.S. being veterans, Hospice Care has recognized the importance of better addressing their unique needs. The organization’s staff is in an ongoing program of education for the We Honor Veterans program. “It’s about going above and beyond understanding the veteran’s special needs,” Schuetz said.

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s social workers are trained to delve into the client’s particular situation during the initial contact, and other team members have an ongoing protocol of evaluation. According to Brasington and Schuetz, there may be issues or life circumstances that the patient hasn’t talked about in a long time, or in the case of veterans, quite possibly have never talked about them.

“There are many things that can affect people towards death that we don’t even think about, and those could be very pertinent as to how the process is for them. It helps that the patient understands that the team cares about that era in their life, when other people might not have,” Schuetz said.

According to Brasington, one of the specific goals of the We Honor Veterans program is partnering with the Veteran Administration Hospital in Charleston and the Naval Hospital in Beaufort. “These facilities are able to provide guidelines for different war-era veterans, what environmental issues they may have experienced, and what we need to look for,” she said. Additionally, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry wants area veterans to understand their end of life options. With 90 percent of people saying they would prefer to die in their own homes, it is important that veterans understand that they can maintain their VA benefits while receiving hospice care, whether at home or in a medical or extended care facility.

We Honor Veterans enhances Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s ability to act as liaison between the patient, his or her physicians, and the Veteran’s Administration during the end-of-life process. Whether honoring veterans by simply acknowledging and listening to their stories, arranging for more formal recognitions, or even facilitating a video memoir, the goal is to provide the individual with compassion and care up to the patient’s last moments.

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is also expanding on its already existing Hos-Pets program, where trained and certified dogs make visits to homes and care facilities, with its new program, Pet Peace of Mind. “We recognized that keeping hospice patients and their pets together is very important. We were awarded a grant through the Banfield Charitable Trust to get the program started,” Schuetz said.

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and recommendations based on the household pet’s needs. “Sometimes the dog needs grooming, or the litter box needs cleaning. The dog may need to be walked or it may be time for vaccinations.

We will even help give the patient peace of mind by helping to find homes for pets in partnership with some local facilities that will provide foster homes or boarding while arrangements are being made,” Schuetz said.

Like much of what happens at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, the behind the scenes work is done by a team of over 170 volunteers, Brasington said.

The permanent staff of nurses, doctors, clergy, and executive and administrative staff could not do what they do without the support of the corps of volunteers, where new recruits are always welcome, and their dedicated board of directors who volunteer a great deal of their time and talents to the organization.

As Hospice Care of the Lowcountry continues to grow, it is always in fundraising mode with the goal of providing a wider range of services to area residents in need of end-of-life care. Exciting events are planned throughout the year.

This past month Light Up the Links: A Night Golf Event was held at Spanish Wells Golf Club. On November 7, Port Royal Plantation Club will host a Worth New York Fashion Event in conjunction with Forsythe Jewelers. February 2013 will bring the organization’s annual Hospice and Hearts: A Red Carpet Affair.

Guests will dress in Oscar fashion, prizes will be awarded, and bachelors will be auctioned. Finally, on the first Sunday in May, the annual Yacht Hop at Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Sea Pines Resort will provide tours of spectacular yachts, wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, live and silent auctions and more.

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry continues on its mission to grow and provide support and care to patients and their families during one of the life cycle’s most difficult stages. According to Brasington, the true reward and the message that is most important to get out, is that in most cases the family says, “I wish we’d called sooner.” Pretty gratifying for the entire team.  Hospice Care of the Lowcountry is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) hospice and palliative care organization serving Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties since 1982. Its mission is to provide comfort care and pain management while valuing dignity for individuals and their families through compassionate, physical, emotional, and spiritual care.

For more information, call (843) 7062296 or toll free (877) 681-7814, or visit hospicecarelc.org.

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25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee HILTON HEAD PREP PRESENTS TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL COMEDY IF YOU GO WHAT: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee—the musical WHO: Presented by Hilton Head Preparatory School WHERE: Hilton Head High School VPAC WHEN: Thursday Saturday November 1, 2, 3, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m.

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he competition is intense. The words are hilarious. seats at each performance, and we promise, they will be just as And the kids are unique. So let the games begin! For unprepared as the other audience spellers. This is what theater its fall musical production, the Hilton Head Preparatory is all about,” said Benjamin Wolfe, director of performing arts at School Performing Arts Department is proud to present the Hilton Head Prep. “Because of the improvisational element, the uproariously funny 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. show will be different each performance, so we are certain the This Tony Award-winning hit audience will want to see it more than once. musical ran on Broadway for nearly It also prepares the student actors for the The show centers around a 1,200 performances. The entertaining unpredictability of live performance, teaching fictional spelling bee set in musical comedy celebrates the mania of them how to react in character as they help Putnam County, New York competition as the funniest most lovable the guest spellers through the show.” where six kids face off in the and sardonically nerdy contestants The successfully executed productions compete for the Spelling Bee title. Six at Hilton Head Preparatory School evolve battle of their lives. Joined wacky but loquacious misfits with steely from much hard work on the part of everyone by four “guest” spellers ambition strive to define themselves apart involved. Students often rehearse six nights selected from the audience from their crazy families as they confront a week in preparation, while students in the at each performance, the the pitfalls of puberty. The quirky mix of technical theatre class at Prep design and characters participate in an determined youngsters, including sheepish build the intricately crafted sets that fill the actual spelling bee from start vast space of Hilton Head High’s Visual and Leaf Coneybear, nasally challenged yet to finish. smug and confident William Barfee, and Performing Arts Center (VPAC). A well-trained Olive Ostrovsky, a sweet, painfully shy crew mans the technical aspects of the show girl whose absent mother is on a spiritual quest, discover from calling more than 300 light cues to ensuring the production themselves as they vie for the ultimate prize in this witty and runs like a well-oiled machine. “It’s a small cast and crew, and we wise hit about coming of age on stage! are really proud to have our orchestra drawn from members of The show centers around a fictional spelling bee set in the community once again,” Wolfe said. Get ready to spell!  Putnam County, New York where six kids face off in the battle of their lives. Joined by four “guest” spellers selected from the Tickets go on sale to Arts Guild members on Monday, audience at each performance, the characters participate in an October 1 and to the general public on Friday, October 12. actual spelling bee from start to finish. By bringing unrehearsed Tickets can be purchased with a credit card at hhprep.org and members of the audience into the show, the actors have to be will also be available at the door (cash, credit card or check ready to react to whatever happens. Let the good-byes begin accepted.) $20, adults; $10, students; $15, seniors (60 and older) as the words become more difficult. for the Sunday matinee only. For additional ticket information “We are thrilled to have a surprise ‘speller’ fill one of the ‘hot’ and group rates (15 or more people), call (404) 538-0333.

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ARTICLE BY DAVID TOBIAS // PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANNE

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t was a simple scene at the pool.

Four middle school guys, all slim and athletic, shirts off, bouncing in and out of the water, all comfortable with each other, trading verbal and physical jabs—a poke here and a push there. Then the Big Guy arrived and things got complicated.

He wore his dreary gray T-shirt in and out of the water, and his swimming skills were clearly lacking. He seemed to prefer standing on the deck playing the brute. As each nimble guy popped out of the pool “Brutus” would twist arms, apply headlocks and noogies, wrangle flailing legs and sharp elbows, then push them back across a stretch of concrete to the water. It was supposed to be good fun, but it carried with it a dose of danger, and it had an edge. The place was suddenly thick with youthful posturing and insecurity, and you could sense parents—surreptitiously peeking over dark sunglasses—feeling uncomfortable.

Someone was going to have to say it: “Hey, hey, someone’s gonna get hurt.”

Maybe it wasn’t bullying, per se.

Maybe it was too overt to be lumped in with the current national scourge. But something didn’t feel right. According to Michael Sanz, former teacher, coach and high school administrator, who now specializes in bullies and bullying, if interaction between kids doesn’t look, feel

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or sound right, it probably is exactly what you think it is.

Sanz would know. As the target of bullying into his teens and early 20s, he suffered the slings and arrows of sharp verbal barbs and physical abuse and has the emotional scars to prove it.

He grew up in Lowell, Mass., lost his father at a very young age and had a brother one year younger who got all the premium genes in the family. That

GETTING PICKED ON ALSO SOUNDS HARMLESS FROM THE OUTSIDE. BUT WHEN YOU’RE INSIDE A SMALL BODY FOR YOUR AGE, TRYING TO DISAPPEAR INTO A BUS SEAT TO AVOID A BULLY, IT’S REALLY ALL THE SAME. left Sanz with a protruding proboscis, ripe for ridicule, along with insecurities about his size and athleticism and a serious inferiority complex. The brother went on to captain 12 middle school and high school sports teams, date the lead cheerleader and to be named prom king.

He was Mr. Everything, while Sanz (aka “Nose”) was Mr. Nobody.

Bullying goes by a lot of names. It

may start with teasing, which sounds so benign, but that’s a piece of it and likely where it begins. Getting picked on also sounds harmless from the outside. But when you’re inside a small body for your age, trying to disappear into a bus seat to avoid a bully, it’s really all the same.

Sanz is at a stage of life where he’s looking back, acknowledging the pain and recognizing how fortunate he was to meet his wife Kathleen, whom he credits for pulling him out of the morass. Instead of pulling the plug or stretching out on a couch talking to a therapist, he is taking action to become part of a growing pushback on bullies and bullying nationwide.

His piece of it on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and in the Lowcountry takes the form of very personal, emotional and insightful talks to school groups; he also has videos and a website, and he’s at work on a book that describes all the ugliness of what it’s like to be literally and figuratively pushed around. He speaks on local and regional TV about his experiences, but mostly in school assemblies to as many as 900 kids at a time. His message is especially relevant as this school year moves into its third full month, when identities are being fully formed—some good, some not so good.

His vision is “to have every school free of fear, full of smiles, fired with energy and

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THE PASSION FOR THIS BATTLE HAS BEEN BUILT NOT ONLY ON THE ANGUISH OF HIS EARLY YEARS, BUT ALSO ON LATER SUCCESS, GIVING BACK AS A TEACHER, COACH, DEPARTMENT CHAIR, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND PRINCIPAL AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.

framed by a focus on quality education.”

More broadly, he’s dedicated to “building coalitions aimed at eradicating bullying in all of our communities.”

The passion for this battle has been built not only on the anguish of his early years, but also on later success, giving back as a teacher, coach, department chair, assistant principal and principal at public and private middle and high schools. He’s also been involved locally in fundraising efforts, teaming with names of note, like Gregg Russell, to raise money for worthy charities. This last is part of what convinced him he could make this enterprise work, not just as a passion, but as a career.

It would be a tremendous turnaround for the kid wearing the thick black glasses—yes, the ones held together with the tape in the middle— the kid whose books were set on fire, who was tossed over the bench seats on the bus for no apparent reason who finally gave up and lost himself inside his

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baseball card collection to escape. To this day he can recite the starting lineup of the 1969 Baltimore Orioles, including available relief pitchers. Wouldn’t it be cool if he became a spokesperson and expert on the very thing that formed a difficult quarter century of his life?

Sanz knows the formula for this kind of entrepreneurial sojourn. It’s the same plan that launched careers for Tom Peters, Stephen Covey and a whole host of other writer/speakers. Step one usually is to write the book, so Sanz has it a little backward, going out on the speaker trail already without book, CD or DVD. But this is being propelled by his passion, so he can probably be excused his “fire-ready-aim.”

He’s got the program down pat, though, starting with reaching out far and wide to guidance counselors, school health departments, administrators and the alphabet soup of parent-teacher organizations, to make sure that his message will complement existing

programs in the schools. He does his homework on demographics, community philosophies and connected historical incidents, being careful when bullying has been recent or well known. Depending on the prevailing pain, he can gently reference them, or diplomatically not.

Sanz’s program begins with him off stage and “invisible”—a head nod to one of the more subtle forms of bullying. As painful as verbal or physical abuse can be, it can often be more painful to be excluded, Sanz explains. The simplest, most recognizable form of that, of course, is the child who is perennially picked last for games or sports.

The next step in his presentation is to define bullying from both sides (the bully and the bullied), which is when he shares detailed stories of his bullied youth. Finally, he discusses strategies for deterring and stopping bullying, directly addressing those who think that “snitching” will just perpetuate or cause the problem to get worse.

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The program’s title is “Bullied: Hurt, Healing and Hope.” Perhaps the most memorable leave-behind is a phrase that Sanz uses everywhere he goes: “Don’t let a bully’s moment of laughter cause a lifetime of pain for a victim.”

Sanz, as victim, describes himself as one of those typical “goofy looking” bullied kids, some of whom crawl into a shell, immerse themselves in music or the arts, become voracious readers or turn into computer geeks, planning a geek revenge later in life. More than a few, he said, unfortunately, don’t find a refuge, are devastated by the abuse and choose to check out early.

So far, Sanz says that reactions from audiences have been overwhelmingly positive. Among a large crowd of kids (500 or so), as many as 30 of the bullied might stay behind to ask questions.

Perhaps surprisingly, 8-10 who consider themselves bullies also remain to chat with Sanz about why they do what they do and seek his advice on how to stop.

Parents and administrators are also responding positively to the message.

Sanz cites one health care provider in a regional school who got back in touch with him several weeks after his talk to tell him that she and her husband began seeing signs of their child having been bullied that they never would have recognized if not for having sat in on the session.

It’s that kind of response that inspires him. “I hope I can motivate kids and adults to take the right path, not the easy ones,” Sanz said. “I can share my stories about being bullied, help kids come up with strategies to deal and avoid, support teachers and administrators to establish protocol, and direct parents toward recognizing the signs of bullying.”

Sanz enters the fray at a time that’s much more complicated than when he grew up. Cyber bullying has been in the news recently, with several particularly prominent instances that have ended badly and led to court cases. Antibullying legislation is on the books in 49 of the 50 states, Sanz said, but abuse is difficult to monitor and laws are tough to enforce when it goes on 24-hours a day.

“Kids today have it worse than I did,” Sanz said. “I could go home and get away from it; but kids today are taunted 24 hours a day on the Internet and on their cell phones. It’s endless.

That’s why I’m trying so hard to give them hope and give them a way to be strong.” For more information, visit mikesanzeducate.com.

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Decisions, Decisions

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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN PARALYZED BY A DECISION? BIG DECISIONS CAN BE A CRISIS AND SOMETIMES NOT MAKING ONE IS THE ONLY REASONABLE SOLUTION. IT’S THE SAME WITH SMALL DECISIONS, LIKE DECIDING BETWEEN THE CHICKEN NOODLE OR TOMATO FLORENTINE SOUP. INSTEAD OF GIVING UP AND DECIDING NOT TO ORDER EITHER, SOMETIMES IT’S GREAT TO GET AN INDEPENDENT SUGGESTION TO TRY HALF A CUP OF BOTH. >>

SO, AS ALWAYS, IT COMES DOWN TO DECISIONS, AND IN THE CASE OF THE MARKET STREET CAFÉ, THE TOUGHEST PART IS TO CHOOSE CARROT CAKE OR BREAD PUDDING, CHEESE CAKE OR THE UNBELIEVABLE KEY LIME PIE.

Joni Gianguzzi and Carolyn Baltz, coowners of Market Street Café in Coligny, may not be able to help with big move decisions, a job option conundrum or a couple pondering whether or not to have kids, but they have taken resolution of life’s smaller decisions to an art form.

Let’s say you have a child with simple pizza tastes—cheese only please—whereas the parents’ preferences tend toward the more exotic. Dad wants the meat lovers and mom prefers the Greek. Who wins when a three-way coin toss is not an option? At Market Street, it can be a winwin-win when servers seek solutions and the kitchen can accommodate.

Gianguzzi and Baltz both like that approach because, since 1985 when the restaurant first opened—and for the last 15 years since they’ve owned it together—the constant has been a passion to please their customers.

“It’s very seldom we say no,” Gianguzzi said, referring to requests for special or split orders. “We’ll go into our kitchen, and it won’t even look like our kitchen: no this, add that, half this, half that, half wants hot, half wants cold. But we’re willing to do it, and you know what? We love it, because they’re happy.”

“They,” are the summer crowd and scads of repeat customers, like Bill and Blanche Dold, originally from just outside of Chicago, now full-time residents of Hilton Head Island and several-times-aweek regulars at Market Street.

Blanche holds up her cup of soda and whispers in confidence across the table, “Do you know what this is? It’s a Diet Coke.

They serve only Pepsi here, but I only drink Diet Coke. So they keep a couple of my Diet Cokes in the back just for me.”

Call it what you will: going the extra mile, service above and beyond, taking it to the next level—whatever you call it, it’s doting on a customer without going so far as to pander.

Baltz realizes exceptional service is essential and that, to some extent, they’ve spoiled their customers. But what’s really at the heart of Market Street is an original menu that changes only when it needs to, consistently good food (especially fabulous soups and extraordinary desserts) and a clichéd but accurate “Cheers style” 76

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For those salivating right now and checking their hand-held GPS’s to find Market Street Café on a map, good luck. The name can be confusing. There may not even be a Market Street on Hilton Head Island, and even if there is, the Market Street Café isn’t on it. The café faces North Forest Beach and is located on the west side of Coligny Plaza.

comfortable ambiance to the place, where most of the servers know your name, even if you’ve only been there a time or two.

That level of comfort, plus dependably excellent food, make the Market Street Café a reliable bet for friends and family visiting or for full-time and part-time residents who occasionally struggle to decide among Hilton Head Island’s hundreds of restaurant options. Sometimes it’s the simplest piece of a decision that tips the balance. Like Market Street’s soups, the true test of a great restaurant, which truly are amazing.

“We have great soup makers, and people love our soups,” Baltz said. “I think the funky kinds are fun, like Cream of BLT, Lemon Spinach Orzo, Cream of Vidalia Onion or Buffalo Chicken. People love it.”

While specialty soups enhance a pretty consistent Market Street menu overall, sometimes a change on the soup menu, influenced by creative thinkers, can be good. Such was the case with the popular New England Clam Chowder, which was a staple every Friday for 26 years until someone (a clam chowder fan who was probably there on a Thursday) said, “Now let’s think about this; why not put chowder on your menu all the time?”

Stroke of genius!

Now every day is clam chowder day, which helps meet the café’s promise of a non-cream and a cream soup (in addition to clam chowder) available daily.

Like the soups, everything at Market Street is homemade, even the pizza dough. And the prices are reasonable. In fact, both owners are so customer sensitive that several years ago when wholesale prices were rising precipitously, they decided to poll their customers to decide whether or not a slight price

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hike would be accepted. It was and they did. But the fact that they actually reached out to their customers to help them decide still seems remarkable.

For those salivating right now and checking their handheld GPS’s to find Market Street Café on a map, good luck.

The name can be confusing. There may not even be a Market Street on Hilton Head Island, and even if there is, the Market Street Café isn’t on it. The café faces North Forest Beach and is located on the west side of Coligny Plaza.

The café’s name comes from its roots in Boston (where there is a Market Street) and where the restaurant’s first owner’s grandfather had a groceria. Chuck Burgolopoulos’s heritage also gave the menu a sizable number of Greek dishes from which to choose, including a Greek grilled cheese, a traditional gyro (or the island alternative with chicken or shrimp), a Greek salad (of course) and something exotic called Souvlakia, described as “tender chunks of lamb, onions and peppers, sautéed in lemon juice and garlic with lettuce and tomatoes.”

Baltz, however, is quick to point out that the restaurant is far from exclusively Greek. Salads, subs, pizza and mouthwatering entrées like Spinach Pie and Spaghetti Marinara round out a menu that is extraordinarily diverse.

So, as always, it comes down to decisions, and in the case of the Market Street Café, the toughest part is to choose carrot cake or bread pudding, cheese cake or the unbelievable key lime pie.

Admit it, sometimes decisions are easy.  For more information call 843.686.4976 or visit online at www.marketstreetcafe.com.

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Tail-Waggers

Wagging a tail at sustainability

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ack Johnson sings a mellow tune in the background. Olive, a five-year-old Basset Hound rescue, rolls on to her back and telepathically sends messages of love, peace and belly rubs with her puppy dog eyes. And, chilling on a stool behind the counter of her store, dog guru Abby Wirth awaits to answer any canine question you might throw her way.

Welcome to Tail-Waggers, a shop where catering to man’s best friend has become one of Hilton Head Island’s best examples of sustainability in business. Wirth, who earned a minor in sustainability from Appalachian State University, believes in integrating ecological balance and conservation in every facet of her life and livelihood.

“Sustainability is the ability to self-sustain, be it a business, community or the lives of the people within it,” Wirth said. The single mother of two young children (Jake and Annie) and two adorable Hilton Head Humane dogs, Olive and a Newfoundland mix named Toby, bases many of her business decisions on servicing her community, supporting Hilton Head’s local economy and green practices.

For this reason, she recently moved Tail-Waggers to the Village at Wexford.

“The Village at Wexford really fosters a sense of community,” Wirth said. “We have great parking and an immaculately kept shopping center. We have been able to become the store I always hoped for—a

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Freezy Pups Kit. This delicious frozen treats for dogs comes with an ice cube tray and the following flavors: white cheddar, sweet potato, chicken soup and juicy apple.

Molly Mutt dog duvets. These funky patterns can cover an existing bed or can be stuffed with old clothes and sheets to make your own new bed.

Sizes range from kitty up to “huge.”

Kiss My Mutt collars and leads. These woven collars are made from recycled water bottles and are fresh and trendy.

Sawmill Smokehouse Jerky. This delicious, Bluffton-made treat comes in tilapia, beef and chicken flavors.

Dog Nose Best Shampoos. This small, Maine company makes their shampoos from fresh, wild Maine blueberries and smells good enough to eat!

Zukes Hip Action treats. These delicious treats come in beef or chicken flavors. Each treat contains 300mg of glucosamine and 50 mg of chondroitin sulfate. These are great for the dog that can find a pill in anything.

Pet Souvenirs. These beach-themed squeaky toys include dolphin, crab, lighthouse and sea turtle options.

place to hang out, ask questions and enjoy life with your dog.”

In the dog-eat-dog world of business, Tail-Waggers is a 12-year-old company that owes its longevity and success to Wirth’s savvy sense of doing the right thing. For example, Wirth only offers high quality, USA-made items in her store.

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“In making better choices on the products I carry, I’m trying to do my part in supporting local economies and smaller manufacturers that put quality and safety ahead of jumbo profit. Personally, I would rather pay a couple more dollars and support a company that puts their money where their mouth is,” said Wirth.

Wirth also points out that there are far less regulations on imported dog foods and treats than human-intended products, resulting in harmful and even fatal consequences.

“Recently, there have been a large number of dogs becoming sick with liver failure after eating Chinese made jerky and treats,” Wirth began. “People have become more aware and are seeking out completely USA-sourced and produced food items. I always tell my customers, no matter where you purchase your dog goodies, make sure they’re 100 percent USA made.”

Encouraging people to be in tune with their dogs is another important aspect of Wirth’s business. When it comes to food, she says, “If we ate Cheetos every day for 10 years, we wouldn’t feel or look good. Why would we do that to our

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dogs?” And when it comes to controlling pet allergies, she says, “When we feel it, our pets do too, so we can be proactive.” A wealth of Fido-facts, Wirth recommends giving your dog cornfree products and a tablespoon of flax or olive oil during Hilton Head’s allergy seasons.

In addition to running Tail-Waggers, Wirth demonstrates her commitment to sustainability by serving as the program manager for Experience Green and the market assistant for the Bluffton Farmers Market. According to Wirth, “EG is a sustainable initiative on the island that started two years ago and has already had huge success in being a steward for our community. EG keeps Hilton Head moving in a sustainable direction concerning all forms of development.” (To learn more about EG, Wirth encourages folks to visit EG’s website at experiencegreen.org).

As the market assistant at the Bluffton Farmers Market, Wirth channels her inner Olive—minus the belly rub. A welcoming presence and friendly face in the first booth, Wirth sells reusable totes and T-shirts and assists in other fundraising efforts for the non-profit market. Equally cool, she incorporates the Bluffton Farmers Market into her store by selling some of its products.

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“Buying and selling locally made products helps keep our local economy moving and helps our neighbors,” Wirth said.

Tail-Waggers also participates in socially minded activities.

Every Friday it hosts an adoption day for the Hilton Head Humane Association—a cause near and dear to Wirth and one she often volunteers for.

“One of my favorite quotes is, ‘Dogs are the only family members you get to choose,’ and Friday is the perfect day to do just that,” Wirth joked. Really, any day is a good day to visit Tail-Waggers. This dialed-in, dog treats tricked out store epitomizes friendliness—from personnel, to your pet, to our local economy.  Tail-waggers is located in the Village at Wexford. Find them on facebook or call 843.686.3707.

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JOHN RUSH & ASSOCIATES A Gentle Touch Builds A Better Machine

The inner-workings of any functioning machine are a combination of insightful design, well-fitting parts, and a ready supply of fuel. Some machines are complex configurations of metal and grease and oil, while others are simpler, but no less ingenious layouts of wires and plastics and mysterious invisible connections. In order to keep the metal and grease chugging along, or the finely-tuned wires humming, a skilled engineer must be in the driver’s seat. Quite possibly, the most complex machine of all is the one made up of people and information and personality. Ameriprise Financial’s John Rush and Associates has mastered the engineering of just such a machine.

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Lowcountry resident since 1998, John Rush is celebrating his 15th anniversary as an Ameriprise Financial advisor and has built the trust and confidence of his clients by engineering a team with unmatched credentials and experience.

His team includes Jennifer Sabella, paraplanner and Lynette Rush, marketing and client relations (and John’s wife), who each holds their federal and state securities licenses, making John Rush and Associates one of very few financial planning firms where, no matter which team member you are working with, you are working with a fully licensed advisor.

The fuel supplied to make this team run is a powerful combination of experience, serious financial know-how, and a touch of girl power. The team knows that this last item is no small asset to the firm. Studies have shown that neither men nor women feel overwhelmingly confident when investing, and women are particularly gun-shy about the process. In a study conducted in 2011, only 26 percent of women were confident when making investment decisions, compared to 44 percent of men reporting confidence.

Relating to clients and reading the signals they bring to their interactions helps Jennifer and Lynette lay a foundation to better assist John in providing each client with the best financial

advice for their particular circumstances. What this team has discovered mirrors what studies have shown. “Women tend to ‘feel’ about things; men tend to ‘think’ about things. The result is that Lynette and I have a more ‘feeling’ relationship with our clients,” Jennifer said.

John calls it the “gentler touch,” which is an excellent complement to the professional credentials the two women in this office bring to the table. “We’re on the phone and we’re hearing the client’s needs before John hears it,” Lynette said.

“Clients are surprised by the depth of knowledge that Lynette and I have. They’re expecting John to answer their questions when, 90 percent of the time, Lynette and I are able to handle it,” Jennifer explained. “This helps John understand the client’s needs more.

We’re more comfortable exploring clients’ feelings, and it makes it easier for John to do what he does best.”

“It takes some client training to help them understand that Jennifer and I are qualified to answer their questions and do the work, but once they get it, they’re thrilled,” Lynette said.

Jennifer and Lynette say their ability to bring a softer touch to the complex world of finance is particularly beneficial when working with women whose life circumstances have changed, and they have to start making financials decisions on their

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own. “As a woman, I can better explain things to them and help them understand something they haven’t had to understand previously,” Jennifer said. “So when they do talk with John it’s not as daunting.”

“Often these clients are terrified,” John said. “Jennifer is the first person they are working with and talking to. She keeps everyone informed, working with families and the client’s children.

She is phenomenal at that.”

Working with clients in all stages of life makes their work interesting and rewarding. Jennifer describes what they do as, “putting the roadmap together.” She explained, “Our financial planning clients really enjoy their relationship with us. The financial planning gives them something tangible. They get excited to see that they are reaching their goals.”

“This is what makes what we do fun,” Lynette said. “We sit down with a client in their 30s or 40s, and we get to plan it all the way through. Goals are set for college and retirement. We look at what the goals are and when the client needs to get there.”

However, according to Lynette, “Due to the demographic makeup of the area, the majority of our clients are pretty far down the road in planning their retirement or are living out their retirement, and protecting these nest eggs is a big part of what we do.”

Protecting nest eggs and building on them is at the heart of what John Rush and Associates does through financial planning with its investment and insurance products. Many of the firm’s clients have seen it all, from the drops in the 1940s through the 2008 crash. The team understands that a collaborative approach with these market-savvy investors can be beneficial.

“The amount of information out there is mind-boggling,” John said. “Clients often bring us something they’re interested in.

We’ll do the research and find out if it’s a good buy. The client’s objectives are our objectives, and they understand that we have the experience and resources to provide them with the best information possible.”

John Rush has proven his engineering prowess by building a team with a surprising complement of components. The gentler touch combined with professional expertise, credentials, and insight, makes this machine a smooth-running, customer serviceoriented resource for investors. Jennider knows how well the feeling-thinking approach is working. “After seven years, you just have a bond with your clients; you get to know them so well. I really enjoy what I do because of the relationships I have with everyone. They’re not just clients; they’re friends and extended family.”

John Rush and Associates is located at 1533 Fording Island Road, Suite 328, Hilton Head Island. For more information, call (84) 837-1220 or visit ameripriseadvisors.com/john.b.rush.

In November, John Rush and Associates will be working with The Deep Well Project, delivering Thanksgiving meals to families in need on Hilton Head Island and participating in a food drive to benefit Bluffton Self Help. For more information on these projects, please contact the John Rush and Associates team.

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PHILLY’S BOASTS BEST

IN TOWN… PERIOD

WE’RE OFF TO SEE THE WHIZ THE WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL WHIZ…

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t Philly’s, located in the Fountain Center on New Orleans Road, this whiz is a unique, tasty, cheesy, homemade concoction that goes on Philly’s traditional Philly Cheesesteak. It’s not out of a can or jar; it’s not processed, and it has no trademark or logo. In fact, to take some of the glamour out of it, not to mention the fun, it is actually a frugal treatment of leftover, high-end, hand-sliced cheese that doesn’t go to waste. And boy is it yummy.

It is a key ingredient in only one sandwich on Philly’s menu, “The Old School,” which is a traditional Philly Cheesesteak. But it’s just so much fun to say, you can hardly stand it and you can also add it to other sandwiches on the menu if you want. But the whiz seems to makes Philly’s traditional Philly what it is: a delicious, true-to-the-genre Philly Cheesesteak that anyone from Philadelphia would be proud to eat.

At first blush you’d think it strange that Philly’s coowner, Michael Kadar is from Pittsburgh. But there’s history here, and sometimes when a restaurant like Philly’s has been a fixture and a favorite of visitors and locals, regional differences can be forgiven and forgotten. Besides, Kadar and Thomas Svihlik, (who hails from Indiana and Ohio), have only been the restaurant’s owners since 2010.

Philly’s was founded 20-some years ago by Richard Fay, who was from Philadelphia. Aha, now that makes more sense. A couple of ownership generations after Fay, the restaurant concept remains the same, including most of the menu items and the bold claim: “The Island’s Best Sandwiches…Period.” Kadar says no one has questioned that claim. Since it’s painted prominently on the restaurant walls and printed in large print on the menu, and since Kadar is a pretty imposing guy at a stout six-foot-two, it’s probably not worth contesting.

Perhaps the most endearing legacy from the Fay days is a menu that’s simply pun fun. Dozens

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Owners, Michael Kadar, Thomas Svihlik and Kristen Svihlik

of sandwiches have names that clearly took some effort to create—or maybe it was just an afternoon with friends influenced by adult beverages. For example, two pita wraps, listed one after another on the menu, are the “Tina Tuna” and the “Lana Tuna.” You have to think about it. Several hoagie sandwiches pretty much say creatively what they are: the “Hammy Davis, Jr.” (ham, turkey, Swiss, cranberry and mayo) and the “Ya Can’t Tuna Fish” (tuna and American cheese).

Again you might have to think about it. In the chicken category there’s the “Fog Horn” (chicken breast & cheese topped with bacon). Remember a certain blustery cartoon leghorn?

Kadar and Svihlik inherited all of this wit and playfulness even though they’re perhaps a bit more serious about the business of running a restaurant. Having a conversation with either Kadar or Svihlik, even in the waning minutes of a midweek lunch hour is tough, because both are customer service vigilant, scanning a thinning crowd for those about to leave and watching the door for those arriving late. They believe greeting regulars by name and welcoming newcomers with sincerity and enthusiasm is a critical piece that sets their restaurant apart.

Kadar and Svihlik have been friends since they met during Hilton Head Hyatt/Marriott days and have talked of owning a restaurant together for quite some time. They finally had their chance in 2010, when previous owner Mike Weaver decided to close a second Philly’s in Pineland Station and sell the one that remained.

Kadar was first in and then reached out to Svihlik. Both decided there are few things much better than working sideby-side in a business with best friends.

“I love working with Michael and I love working for myself, building something that we both believe in,” Svihlik said. “It’s great to get up in the morning looking forward to going to work.”

Svihlik’s wife Kristen is also a part of the business as the soup and dessert specialist—all homemade. It’s another piece that sets Philly’s apart from the more recognized chains, in addition to insanely generous portions. You can specifically thank Kadar for that. “I eat the food here, and I’m a big guy,” he said. “Skimping on anything is not what we do.”

Involvement in the community, however, is something both Svihlik and Kadar do in a big way. Both are active in Hilton Head Island Youth Theatre productions, Svihlik onstage and Kadar working tech behind the scenes. In addition, Kadar works with Shannon Tanner to set up his shows at Shelter Cove and even combined programs with a Kids Eat Free (with paying adult) feature in the restaurant.

According to Kadar, it’s all part of being a family business with ties to the island—serving regular customers they know and visitors they just don’t know yet.

P.S. Try the whiz.  Phillies Café and Deli is located at 55 New Orleans Road #102. For more ifnormation, call 843 785-9966 or visit online at phillyscafe.com

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P102 Healthy Environments Everybody deserves a healthy, energy efficient environment.

P106 When to Hire an Interior Designer Whether you are building a new home, remodeling an existing one, or just updating the dĂŠcor in a room or two, chances are the process will go more smoothly with the help of a professional interior designer.

P110 Interior Motives Making your home a masterpiece P115 Designing to Sell The art of staging your home to appeal to potential buyers P118 American Wood Reface Why replace when you can reface?

P122 Do you have a Vacation Rental Home?

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P96 KPM Flooring Royal fiber: the custom queen holds court

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Royal Fiber: The Custom Queen Holds Court

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loor coverings have a noble, ancient, and even romantic history. Kings and queens were the first to enjoy the luxury and beauty of rugs.

Evidence of their importance in ancient cultures dates back more than 2,400 years before the birth of Jesus, and has been found in the Far East, throughout Europe, and Northern Africa. Even the legendary romance between Cleopatra and Julius Caesar began when she had herself smuggled into Caesar’s quarters rolled up in a beautiful rug. And while Cleopatra was portrayed by the lovely Elizabeth Taylor in the movies, history tells us that Cleopatra was not an attractive woman, which leads me to believe that the rug in which she hid must have been spectacular.

Even today, there is something magical that occurs when twisted fibers are matched with skilled hands and a loom or where inspiration meets cutting-edge technology. Nowhere are the limits and possibilities of floor coverings being tested and exceeded more than at KPM Flooring, Inc. on Hilton Head Island.

Celebrating the company’s fifth anniversary, owner Kathleen Mayers says the most exciting thing happening in flooring right now is their ability to give clients the option to have custom-designed flooring with pricing that meets virtually any budget. “Custom has come a long way these days: a) it’s no longer more expensive; and b) it’s not time-consuming. It’s easy!”

Mayers said. “We can make your home very specific to you. Why not get exactly what you want, whether it’s the exact size, the exact color, or the exact pattern.”

What makes KPM Flooring a stand-out in custom flooring is their extensive range of material options, allowing inspiration to meet execution. Mayers has earned her own noble title, the Custom Queen, given to her by one of her vendors. She is known to doggedly pursue inventory, information, and trends, and has the magic touch when it comes to sourcing her products.

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TAPPING INTO HER OWN CREATIVE SPIRIT, MAYERS RECENTLY VISITED NEPAL WITH ONE OF HER FAVORITE CUSTOM RUG SUPPLIERS. “I LEARNED MORE ABOUT THE DESIGN PROCESS. I HELPED COLOR SOME RUGS, AND HELPED WITH A COLLECTION THEY WERE DEVELOPING. IT WAS A LIFE-ALTERING TRIP,” SHE SAID.

Filling the KPM showroom is a bit like selecting fabrics for Valentino or gems for Tiffany’s. Having the raw materials needed to successfully carry out a design inspiration is what makes a masterpiece possible. In order to make this happen, Mayers attends at least 12 different trade shows or markets each year.

“Everything is constantly changing. What’s good and exciting today may not be good and exciting in three months,” Mayers said. “I go to furniture markets and fashion markets. Eventually, all that design trickles down to your home. It’s a constant education to make sure in this day and age, where people are so computer savvy and can do so much research, that when they walk in the door at KPM they feel like KPM is up with the times.”

Tapping into her own creative spirit, Mayers recently visited Nepal with one of her favorite custom rug suppliers.

“I learned more about the design process. I helped color some rugs, and helped with a collection they were developing. It was a life-altering trip,” she said. Each trip into the world of design and textiles helps Mayers better identify trends and locate special manufacturers who 98

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Customization requires a broad selection of materials from which to work. If it isn’t in the KPM Flooring showroom, Mayers and her team will work to find it. But it’s hard to imagine that it’s not already there.

Tactile experiences are everywhere. Cool tile is lined up in rows of soft neutrals next to samples in riotous hues that only Mother Nature could imagine; stone samples that look newly harvested from freshwater lakes and streams; hardwood flooring in warm tones from a broad spectrum of tree species; and full-size carpets and textile samples made from the most delicate fibers to the most durable.

And this is just the beginning.

Whether your budget is small or large, whether you are creatively minded yourself, you would like assistance from one of KPM Flooring’s experienced staff, or you are working with your own design professional, the potential for a one-of-a-kind outcome is the same. “People love the idea that they can walk in and their flooring can be singular to them. They’re not going to walk into their neighbor’s house and see the exact same thing,” Mayers said.

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Historically, the potential cost of customization could strike fear in the hearts of many, Mayers said. This is no longer the case. For example, a custom-designed wood floor recently cost the client only an additional two percent above an off-therack selection. Delivery times vary, depending on the materials, but fluctuate very little from non-custom pieces.

KPM Flooring also flexes its cutting-edge muscles with a specialty flooring options to fit needs from the aesthetic to the environmental, and from the budget-conscious to the extravagant. Some of the options include cork, leather tile, paper, recycled products, green products, rubber, and carpet tiles. Cork is a choice that offers particularly interesting options.

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very durable. Right now we’re doing a 3,000-square-foot blue cork floor for a client. They had a very specific color and a very specific need, and I found someone who would make it for us.”

After five years of building KPM Flooring, Mayers knows every purchasing decision she makes for the business is a calculated risk. However, the one thing that is never at risk is the desire to develop long-term relationships with her clients, whether it is a client with a small project and a tight budget, or a monumental project. “I don’t just want to make a sale today. I want to develop a relationship, so that long-term they want to come back to me,” she said. “Everything I do is not about what is good for me or KPM in this moment, but what is good for me, what is good for KPM and what’s good for our customers long-term.”

You no longer have to be of royal descent to enjoy the kinds of rich textures and luxurious materials available at KPM Flooring. Run a hand over the nap of a plush rug, the rough-hewn surface of a warm piece of distressed hardwood flooring, or the cool, clear surface of a glass tile, and you know you are on your way to making your home into your castle.  KPM Flooring is a full-service residential and commercial flooring contractor located at 35 Main Street, Suite 110, Hilton Head Island. For more information, please visit their website at kpmflooring.com or call (843) 342-4955.

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Everybody deserves a healthy, energy efficient environment A R T I C L E BY T I M S I LCOX O W N E R O F H E A LT H Y E N V I R O N M E N T S

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Here in the Lowcountry, our humid, moist climate starts to create air quality concerns, even in brand new construction. When it is hot and the final sanding is being done in a new home and the air conditioning is running, the system is pulling in the fine dust particles which are settling on the porous duct board on the inside of the ducts. Add a little moisture to the mix when the tape that holds the ducts together gradually loosens in a hot humid attic and allows heat vapor from the hot attic to enter the system, and that creates the perfect environment for mold to grow; and it can happen in just one cooling season. It is best to remove the food source from the air ducts as soon as

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possible after construction as a preventive measure. This includes remodels where sanding, new floor installations, popcorn ceiling removal or drywall replacement is done.

Duct cleaning and sealing shortly after construction is complete should be part of the construction clean up.

Just as you would vacuum and wipe up all the visible dust off your floors, carpets, counters, and wood work before occupancy, the same should be done in the air duct system, because even though you can’t see the dust, it is there and will eventually be more problematic than the visible dust that has been wiped up in the post construction clean up. As a bonus, sealing duct work saves energy and extends the life of the equipment by reducing the work load on the system that the accumulated dust can cause.

Fiberglass insulation can be a problem in new homes, especially those that have blown-in insulation. Because our codes do not require duct sealing during installation,

Here in the Lowcountry, our humid, moist climate starts to create air quality concerns, even in brand new construction.

Musty smells that emanate from a raised crawl space can cause respiratory issues, especially in children, the respiratory compromised, or even for those who are just sensitive to odors.

fiberglass particles are being pulled into the living space whenever the air conditioning system runs and puts the home under a negative pressure. If you have a constant tickle in the back of your throat or a dry cough, consider cleaning and sealing the duct work, and sealing other venues where unsealed gaps are pulling the fiberglass particles into your living space.

Musty smells that emanate from a raised crawl space can cause respiratory issues, especially in children, the respiratory compromised, or even for those who are just sensitive to odors. As moisture seeps into the crawl space from outside air infiltration, soil evaporation or duct condensation, it is absorbed into the fiberglass insulation. This keeps the sub flooring under the insulation constantly wet and provides an ideal environment for mold to grow, creating the musty smell. Pulling the wet insulation, treating the mold with an EPA registered cleaner, allowing the floor to dry and applying a Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation will create a vapor barrier through which the mold can no longer grow. It also keeps the marsh rats from moving in to nest in that comfy fiberglass insulation

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in the winter months, and that’s a plus!

In addition, installing Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation to the attic roof can save hundreds of dollars in cooling and heating costs.

Since we live in an area where we treasure the beauty of the views that surround us, the windows in our homes that enhance our views can also wreak havoc on our power bills, fade furniture, and make our homes oppressively hot. There is a newer window film on the market called VKool that can reduce heat by 98 percent but won’t darken your view. It also does not heat up the glass and cause seal failures as some tinted films do, so you can keep your view clear.

For 20 years, Healthy Environments has been upgrading homes, businesses, local schools, and medical facilities to improve air quality, save energy, and to make work and living spaces more comfortable. ď‚?

For more information, visit healthyenvironments.net or call one of their three locations: Hilton Head Island (843) 3636751; Bluffton (843) 757-5522; or Ridgeland (843) 726-4729.

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our home should be a reflection of you. Your personal style, lifestyle needs, and general attitude towards living all go into the mix of colors and fabrics and furnishings that make a house a home. Take a good look around your house. Does it look like you?

Or is it lacking personality and interest? Is its function conducive to the way you live? Or is it totally out-of-step with your family’s needs?

It may be time to hire a professional.

An interior designer can help you transform your living space.

Whether you are building a new home, remodeling an existing one, or just updating the dĂŠcor in a room or two, chances are the process will go more smoothly with the help of a professional interior designer.

THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO A WELL-DESIGNED SPACE THAN SIMPLY FILLING IT WITH YOUR FAVORITE THINGS. MANY PEOPLE FIND THEY BECOME OVERWHELMED BY THE PROCESS OF SELECTING FINISHES AND COMBINING ALL THE ELEMENTS.

ESTABLISHING AND ADHERING TO A BUDGET There is a misconception that hiring an interior designer is an indulgence only the wealthy can afford. Believe it or not, often the price of hiring a designer more than pays for itself in the end. Once you factor in the savings on your time, aggravation, and worry, hiring a designer can actually save you money and help you avoid costly mistakes.

An interior designer can help you establish a realistic budget for the scope of your project and advise you on which items to splurge on and which ones for which you can find less expensive alternatives. This will not only stretch your dollar, ensuring you get the most bang for the buck, but also get you the look you want. Plus, who doesn’t want expert advice and assistance on putting it all together? The result will add value to your investment while enhancing your enjoyment of home.

DEFINING YOUR STYLE Does your home truly reflect your personal style? Let’s face it. Anyone can log on to one of the myriad lifestyle vendor websites and order a sofa or slap some trendy shade of paint on the walls. But will that really work for you? Most likely it will not. And just because you may have a great sense of your likes and dislikes, there is no guarantee it will translate to successful décor.

There’s so much more to a well-designed space than simply filling it with your favorite things. Many people find they become overwhelmed by the process of selecting finishes and combining all the elements. Having a professional on hand to help you navigate this vast sea of possibilities is crucial in establishing a direction for the décor of your interiors.

An interior designer will interview you to assess your desires, tastes, and needs and then determine what finishes and choices work best and fit your budget. An interior designer can help you plan a space to fit your life and layout the necessary components to bring it to fruition.

IDENTIFYING AND SOLVING PROBLEMS You may already know why a particular space in your house isn’t working for you, like not having enough closet space. Or you may not know why something just doesn’t look or feel right, like a lack of architectural detail or charm. Sometimes it is an awkward space flow or inefficient layout. The problem could simply be dated décor.

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to address awkward spaces or difficult rooms. They will suggest storage solutions, create excitement in featureless rooms, and solve problems of poor traffic flow and awkward furniture arrangement. The designer brings to the table an understanding of how color, scale, and light will affect a space and may present options the homeowner had not previously considered, offering a fresh eye and perspective.

PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER A PROFESSIONAL You are too busy to do it all INTERIOR DESIGNER yourself. Pulling together a room CAN QUICKLY can take months, and entire IDENTIFY PROBLEMS house, a year or more! Unlike AND PROVIDE YOU design shows on television, WITH SOLUTIONS. design schemes are not pulled DESIGNERS ARE together in five minutes or entire TRAINED TO ADDRESS projects completed in an hour.

AWKWARD SPACES While on TV it appears that you OR DIFFICULT ROOMS. THEY WILL SUGGEST can remodel a room in an hour STORAGE SOLUTIONS, or build a house in a weekend, CREATE EXCITEMENT the factual truth is there are IN FEATURELESS countless designers, trades ROOMS, AND SOLVE people and crews working PROBLEMS OF POOR behind the scenes to pull it off TRAFFIC FLOW AND smoothly.

AWKWARD FURNITURE A designer will spend time ARRANGEMENT. asking you questions about your lifestyle, personal tastes, likes and dislikes, and special considerations to better understand your needs and desires to determine the best solutions. The time, energy, trips back and forth to home improvement and furniture stores, and not to mention stress, could all be managed with an interior designer.

Most designers can offer one-stop shopping for clients with their vast resource libraries offering a variety of fabrics swatches, furniture catalogs, window covering samples, wallpaper books, paint chips, and address books full of talented and reliable tradesmen at their fingertips. It is one thing to research items online when decorating, but it pales in comparison to having actual physical samples on hand along with some professional advice and feedback when compiling a design scheme. Also, many designers have access to items and products that are not found in stores.

COORDINATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT Interior designers have experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors and artisans in a timely fashion.

This ensures that the project progresses in a logical manner.

Designers will know to schedule the painters in advance of the carpet installers and to make sure all contractors are finished on time before any new upholstery pieces or furniture arrives.

This is an invaluable service for absentee owners who are working on vacation homes and need work completed in time for scheduled renters as well as permanent residents who want to minimize remodeling headaches.

There is an art to successful interior design. Rooms and spaces and entire homes that flow together do not just happen by accident. Functionality and beauty do not always easily coincide. It takes skill and knowledge to take your ideas and visions and turn them into a reality. Hiring an interior designer is an invaluable part of your building process and protects your real estate investment.

The process of building or remodeling should be a fun endeavor as well as a rewarding one. A designer can help you find pleasure in the sometimes hectic and daunting process. ď‚?

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Interior Motives Making your home a masterpiece “My furniture displays often give clients a starting point,” Pearson said. “My job is to help tell a person’s story by designing a home or office that reflects his or her uniqueness. A home is an extension of a person’s personality, and the patterns, pillows and plans come after we assess together what that person wants to express.

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ow many roles does Michelle Pearson play before she changes a light bulb, picks out a wallpaper pattern, designs a floor plan or places a pillow? The owner of Bluffton-based Interior Motives probably plays more parts than there are colors in a paint chip wheel.

“Many times I am a diplomat, a negotiator, a mediator and a counselor before we even look at pattern books or furniture choices,” Pearson said.

In addition to furniture and accessories for the home, the interior design studio and showroom, located in Sheridan Business Park, offers gifts and jewelry in a broad price range, from everyday affordable pieces to upscale one-of-a-kind items. The potpourri of products is also a conversation and project starter.

Before the hunt begins for functional and fashionable home items, Pearson and the client must gather information. As you might expect, a couple designing or redesigning a home requires a double dose of information gathering.

“Oftentimes he wants comfort and a big-screen television and she wants an overall look, and sometimes those desires collide before we even talk design and décor,” Pearson said. Women usually want to look around at many items before they make a decision, whereas men often find a piece of décor and quickly grab it as if it were a hunting prize, she explained. Listening to both viewpoints and keeping the couple on course to the final product is Pearson’s main role as she guides them through the gathering and hunting processes to design their space.

“IF A PERSON IS STUCK AND DOESN’T KNOW WHAT COLOR A ROOM SHOULD BE, THE FIRST PLACE TO LOOK IS HIS OR HER CLOSET TO DISCOVER WHAT COLORS RESONATE WITH THE CLIENT.” -MICHELLE PEARSON, OWNER OF INTERIOR MOTIVES

NO PROJECT TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG While getting her sea legs at an upscale design firm, Pearson noted that people from various backgrounds and socio-economic levels wanted advice for their homes, but some could not afford to work with a large firm. “When I created my own design studio, I wanted to be accessible for all types of projects,” she said. “Anyone who wants to turn his or her home into a castle should have a little guidance to create that sacred space.” Whether it’s a room, a garage apartment, or an 8,000-square-foot house, Pearson is ready and willing to help you find the function, form and fashion that best suits your needs and desires.

SIMPLE SOLUTIONS Sometimes there are simple solutions to a space that a set of experienced eyes can bring. “Many times I just move an item in a room and that rearrangement gives the space a whole new feel,” Pearson said. “If I had a nickel for every time I heard, ‘I would have never thought of that,’ I could give away a free consulting session every month.

“It’s a very personal thing for me to come into your home and suggest moving things around,” she continued. “The first thing I do is listen to what you value in life, and that gives me guidance on how to proceed.”

After leaving her fingerprint on more than 500 homes in the Lowcountry, Pearson has discovered recurring themes. For one, she says that people tend to decorate their homes like they

decorate themselves. “If a person is stuck and doesn’t know what color a room should be, the first place to look is his or her closet to discover what colors resonate with the client,” she said.

Pearson also advises clients not to be married to an item out of guilt. “I often hear someone say that she hates a rug or an item in the home, but it can’t be moved because she spent too much money on it or it was a gift,” she said. “Remember, things have meaning, and if you look at something every day and have negative emotions, those feelings will eventually surface and affect the way the home is perceived.”

Another golden nugget Pearson shares is that fewer items in a house or room create a bigger impact. “Big and bold is more compelling than small and cluttered,” she said. “You want people to remember you and your home; if there’s too much to focus on, it confuses the look and how it is perceived or remembered.”

INTERIOR MOTIVES STUDIO & SHOWROOM Interior Motives has a wide collection of furniture, accessories and design plans which can be used as a starting point. “Each project is about the client; I want your home to look unique, not like a replica of Interior Motives,” Pearson said. “Many times I mix and match items from my showroom with discount design stores, or blend styles like traditional and coastal, or mix reclaimed materials with modern. That’s what makes my job and each project fun. It’s new every day, and the options are only limited by my clients’ imaginations.” 

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n other words, what is the value of a well-designed home or villa? When considering the way we utilize our interior spaces, proper design can have a very valuable impact. Hiring a designer may be worth the investment whether it’s your property for sale, for rent or for personal use.

Until recently, many realtors and homeowners didn’t consider the value of proper design when placing a home on the market. Naming a fair and competitive price will attract viewers, but a properly designed or staged home will attract buyers. In readying a property for the real estate market, a designer will ensure that each space is appropriately furnished and accessorized to best show its size and function. This allows a buyer to see the true potential of the home as it would apply to them. Buyers not only need to be able to imagine how the spaces may work for them, but they are more drawn to those where they see the fewest obstacles in turning it into their desired home.

HAVING A WELL DECORATED PROPERTY WILL NOT ONLY ATTRACT VACATIONERS, BUT IT CAN RESULT IN REPEAT BOOKINGS THAT COULD LEAD TO HIGHER RATES. THIS BENEFITS NOT ONLY THE PROPERTY OWNER BUT ALSO THE PROPERTY MANAGER WHO WILL WORK HARDER TO PUSH THE MOST DESIRABLE PROPERTIES FIRST.

For the seller, this could be as simple as rearranging some furnishings and accessories to more involved renovations and interior redesign. Hiring a designer requires an investment upfront but may save the seller a great deal of time on the market and drastic price reductions.

When it comes to vacationing, accommodations play a big role. The short-term rental market is one of Hilton Head Island’s most lucrative markets. Vacationers have many properties from which to choose, making it a very competitive market for shortterm rentals. Having a well decorated property will not only attract vacationers, but it can result in repeat bookings that could lead to higher rates. This benefits not only the property owner but also the property manager who will work harder to push the most desirable properties first.

Hiring a designer will ensure an attractive look along with the proper furnishings and accessories to best withstand heavy use.

A designer will know how to correctly set up a rental property with attention to budget and timeframes. This can be crucial to the property owner’s investment in saving time and money.

When it comes to personal property, it is easy to become overwhelmed when selecting the right colors, fixtures, flooring, countertops, furnishings and accessories to create the desired look for one’s own personal space. Knowing how to select these items to maintain a well-laid out and cohesive look can be tricky.

Mistakes are easy to make and cost time and money. A designer will work with homeowners to ensure that the look they have in mind comes to life, selecting the appropriate colors and materials with respect to the established budget and timeframe. A designer will also know how to mix old with new, less expensive with high end and most importantly when and where it is okay to cut corners or not. The outcome should be a home that plays to the likings of the owners, reflecting their personalities with balance and harmony.

Whether it’s for selling, for renting or for your own personal use, proper design can enhance the role of your home or villa.

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American Wood Reface W H Y R E P L A C E W H E N YO U C A N R E FA C E ?

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t’s time for a new kitchen. It’s no longer functional. Maybe But, you’re thinking, doesn’t reface mean that they just you’re trying to sell your home, or maybe you’re just tired laminate or install a thin veneer over my existing cabinets? of the old worn out cabinets and fixtures and you’re ready You could go that route, but you’d have to call somebody else. for a brand new look. But then you’re reminded of the time American Wood Reface uses only quarter-inch solid wood when your neighbor went through a kitchen remodeling ordeal facing and new Amish-crafted solid wood doors, durable a few years back. What a bloody mess that was, multi-step finishes and attractive, high quality tearing out the entire existing kitchen—and the hardware, resulting in fit and finish and quality INSTEAD OF TEARING weeks and weeks of inconvenience and takeon par with custom built cabinetry. And OUT AND REPLACING out meals. Remember how stressed out they they’ll take the term “reface” to another level THE ENTIRE KITCHEN, were? And then depressed when they got the depending on your needs. Adding features and THEY’LL REFACE THE bill? accessories like lazy Susans, roll-out trays, or CABINETS, UPGRADING Now you’re wondering if it’s going to be wine racks, reconfiguring to make space for YOUR KITCHEN TO A worth it. Does anybody have a better solution? new appliances, even adjusting countertop NEW LEVEL OF BEAUTY A more affordable option that won’t put you height can all be part of the plan to improve AND QUALITY, IN ONE TO out for weeks on end yet results in a completely your kitchen’s functionality.

THREE DAYS AND FOR new kitchen that rivals the quality of custom Additionally, replacement countertops are ABOUT HALF THE COST wood cabinetry? Before you back out of growing in popularity, and American Wood OF CUSTOM CABINETS. the whole idea check out a company called Reface has performed this service for years American Wood Reface. as an option in refacing projects. Now it is A typical full tear-out kitchen remodeling available as a stand-alone, separate service as job is an expensive proposition and can disrupt your life for as well. Specializing in Cambria and Silestone quartz and SenSa long as four to eight weeks. But American Wood Reface has granite, American Wood Reface simplifies the process by a better idea. Instead of tearing out and replacing the entire bringing material samples to your home. No more traveling kitchen, they’ll reface the cabinets, upgrading your kitchen to from store to store looking at samples and trying to imagine a new level of beauty and quality, in one to three days and for how they’ll look in your kitchen. about half the cost of custom cabinets.

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the resale value of your home without the inconvenience, A FAMILY-OWNED headaches and excessive cost of a high-end total tear-out COMPANY IN BUSINESS SINCE remodel. It’s all in the American Wood Reface process.

Here’s how it works. First, American Wood Reface’s 1979, AMERICAN kitchen design specialists consult with you in your home so WOOD REFACE you can see the styles and colors in the right lighting and IS WIDELY in context with existing color schemes and décor. Once RECOGNIZED FOR you’ve chosen from over 400 combinations of woods, styles HIGH QUALITY and finishes, hardware and other options, it’s back to the AND EXCELLENT shop where expert craftsmen create all the components to CUSTOMER your specifications. Then the job begins with the removal SERVICE. of old cabinet doors and drawer fronts (and moldings and countertops if required). Next, cabinet faces are covered with quarter-inch solid hardwood, followed by the installation of new hand-selected, solid hardwood doors and matching drawer fronts.

Once your cabinets have been refaced and upgraded to beautiful new standards, it’s time for additional optional work such as new countertops, sinks, faucets, and finishes like cove or crown moldings, door and window casings, sills, and wainscoting or baseboard.

The work, performed by carpenters who average 25 years of experience in cabinetmaking and finish carpentry, is usually completed within a week. By the way, they clean up after themselves each day on the job, so your home remains livable for the project’s duration; and when all is said and done, they’ll haul away any leftover debris.

American Wood Reface maintains a high level of quality control over its products. The hand-sanded, hand-stained, multi-step finishes are expertly applied at the company’s own professional finishing shop. Your new refaced cabinets will resist stains, heat and moisture for years with no risk of the peeling or delaminating common with other reface processes. Specialization is another key to the high quality of their work. American Wood Reface is not a general contractor. Refacing and related kitchen upgrades is all they do, as opposed to other “jack-of-all-trades” contractors who may work on other home improvement projects, never becoming

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a true expert in one area. Also, because they do refacings exclusively, you’ll never have to be concerned that anybody will try to upsell you into purchasing entirely new cabinetry when refacing is the right choice. And all work is backed by a lifetime warranty.

A family-owned company in business since 1979, American Wood Reface is widely recognized for high quality and excellent customer service. A long list of accolades and awards earned over the years, including three consecutive Angie’s List Super Service Awards, two Better Business Bureau Gold Stars, and two regional National Association of the Remodeling Industry “Contractor of the Year” awards, prove it, as do their many satisfied customers like Bill and Suzie Hilborn.

When the Hilborns wanted to upgrade the kitchen in their Sun City villa last summer, they decided that refacing would be a more economical choice than a complete tear-out, and discovered that American Wood Reface offered superior value compared to “big box” home stores. “They were very efficient and completed the job over a two-and-a-half-day period,” Mr. Hilborn said. “These guys know what they’re doing.” In fact, the Hilborns were confident enough to go out of town for a day while the job was in progress and were impressed with what they saw upon returning. “We really like the wood’s appearance, and it does look like we got all new cabinets.”

Find out for yourself. Pay a visit to the American Wood Reface showroom in Bluffton, or better yet, call for a free, no obligation in-home consultation.  The American Wood Reface showroom is located at 40 Pennington Dr., Suite C, Bluffton. Call (843) 815-6700 to schedule a free, in-home consultation. Or visit American Wood Reface online at WoodReface.com for more information.

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all is upon us, and like the arrival of spring, the change of season brings renewed energy and a desire for change.

For those of us in the vacation rental business, this is the time of year to assess summer’s wear and tear on our properties and address necessary maintenance or improvements, such as painting scuffs on walls, replacing leaky fixtures, conducting annual deep cleans or renovating kitchens, bathrooms and more. At the same time, this is also when our homeowners begin reviewing their rental revenue and looking for ways to maximize their return in the upcoming year.

Although several factors contribute to an owner’s rental revenue, a main influence is the condition of the property. On Hilton Head Island, consumers are looking beyond the deal or discount and are also choosing properties based on quality and value. Some of the most researched areas of our website are the property photo pages; consumers want to know exactly what they are booking, so they spend lots of time looking at the pictures.

We find that travelers want to stay in properties similar to or even better than their own home. They want a, “home away from home,” that is fresh, clean and that will provide a great vacation.

If consumers are satisfied with what they see online, they may often book directly. Or, if they are comparison shopping between Property A and Property B, then they will call us for assistance. As you might guess, this is the critical point when the condition of the property matters. Guests will often ask, “When was the property renovated?” Or, “Are the photos accurate online?” Generally speaking, if two similarly-priced properties are being considered, the more upgraded, higher quality property will book first.

Thus, our best advice to homeowners on how to take advantage of the off-season and get prepared for the next is to ask, “Would I like to stay in my own rental property? Would

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I be attracted to my own home if I saw it online? Would I pay the published rate for my property?”

If owners want to answer these questions with confidence to try and secure more bookings in the coming year, help can be found in several ways. First, at our company, our homeowner relations manager will offer customized property walk-throughs to identify cost-effective and realistic ways to improve. Second, like most companies, we frequently refer trusted, professional and insured vendors that can make additional recommendations and tackle larger tasks. We have found that willing and committed homeowners have increased their revenue, year-over-year, by as much as 36 percent with some of these simple cosmetic upgrades, and by more than 65 percent with major renovations, such as to kitchens and baths. Below is a starter list of our recommendations on how to spruce things up to improve your property’s visual appeal: •

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NEW BEDDING. Fresh, clean bedspreads that are either classic or stylish are always visually appealing. In some cases, new bedding may be required, based upon wear and tear.

DECORATIVE PILLOWS AND SLIP COVERS. Making an older couch look more modern can significantly improve the look of your home and can often be achieved with simple, decorative pillows. If the sofa is worn, slip covers in light, neutral shades, such as tan or white, reminiscent of

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FLAT SCREEN TVS AND WIRELESS INTERNET. If your property doesn’t already have these items, invest in them right away. A most-often-asked question of our reservation team is regarding technology. Guests want the best screens and highest-connectivity feasible, even while on vacation. When these resources aren’t available, a property can easily lose a sale.

NEW WINDOW TREATMENTS. You can’t underestimate the value of natural light in island-setting home. The more sunlight available, the more airy and welcoming the feel. We recommend removing outdated valances or drapery and replacing with more trend-setting blinds, rods and curtains. Such changes will immediately impact the visual appeal of the home.

KITCHENS AND BATHS. According to the 2012 Cost vs.

Value report of Remodeling magazine, kitchens are still one of the top ten ways to spend your money when upgrading a home. For consumers, according to a recently released survey by Wyndham Worldwide, our parent company, one of the top reasons a consumer would choose a vacation rental over a traditional hotel room is for the kitchen. Travelers and families love their kitchens and find that they are an integral part of their stay.

FLOORING. First impressions matter, thus the first step into your home should be a good one. New carpet or other solid, sturdy flooring is a “homerun” renovation.

Everywhere guests relax in your home will be that much more satisfying with new floors. 

Jessica Maples is marketing manager for ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals on Hilton Head Island.

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Get Ready for the ‘Whatifs’ THE FUTURE HOLDS MANY UNCERTAINTIES, AND YOUR RETIREMENT IS NO EXCEPTION: “AT WHAT AGE SHOULD I RETIRE?” “HOW LONG WILL I LIVE IN RETIREMENT?” “WHEN SHOULD I START TAKING SOCIAL SECURITY?” “HOW WILL RISING MEDICAL COSTS AFFECT ME?” THAT’S WHY PLANNING IS SO CRITICAL, AND A GOOD PLAN WILL TAKE INTO ACCOUNT MANY OF THE POSSIBLE UNCERTAINTIES. IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL RETIREMENT PLAN, IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAP OUT THESE “WHAT-IFS” — THE SCENARIOS, PRIORITIES, AND CHOICES THAT YOU’LL BUILD INTO YOUR STRATEGY.

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TURNING WHAT-IFS INTO A PLAN “Exploring the what-ifs allows you to try on decisions before you actually have to make them,” says Greg Shiveley, first vice president of FA Platform, Strategic Solutions Group, Wells Fargo Advisors. “You’re able not only to design a retirement lifestyle that reflects your priorities but also to have added confidence that you’ll be able to achieve it.”

The process starts with narrowing down the list of what-ifs to those scenarios most applicable to your circumstances. A couple for whom assisting family is a priority might explore the repercussions of offering financial assistance to an adult child or having an older relative move in — or both. A single person for whom independence is a priority and who has a family history of living to age 95-plus will have a very different “what-if” conversation with his or her Financial Advisor. (continued on next page)

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or example, you may have realized that your retirement priorities include spending as much time on the water as possible or staying in your lifelong home. Each represents a significant expense — perhaps a new cabin cruiser, or extensive aging-in-place upgrades and a long-term care policy — that would affect not only your retirement lifestyle but also your retirement finances.

Each priority generates questions: What if you paid up front? What if you chose financing? How would one or the other affect your monthly income, investments, and legacy plans? Other unexpected developments may arise, such as your company offering you an early retirement package. You may then need to decide whether you can afford to accept the early retirement package or forgo it and continue with your predetermined retirement date. Or perhaps you can reprioritize certain goals so that you can afford to take the early retirement package.

Shiveley notes that exploring what-if scenarios can be especially useful when a couple or individual has multiple high priorities, which may have come to light during a prioritysetting exercise with their Financial Advisor. “It’s an opportunity to examine the implications of giving one goal higher priority than the other, as well as what would be required to achieve both priorities,” he explains. One outcome may prove vastly preferable to another — or small trade-offs or strategy changes could make achieving both goals possible.

Working through the options with someone you trust who also happens to be familiar with your finances and personal preferences — namely, your Financial Advisor — greatly simplifies the process. Regardless of the strength of that relationship, however, you remain in the driver’s seat. “While your advisor is there to provide insight and support, ultimately you make decisions about how to proceed,” Shiveley emphasizes.

What’s more, you can return to the what-if process whenever you’re faced with a major decision or a change in your circumstances. “The reports and plans that come out of this exploration are not something you just put on a shelf,” Shiveley points out. “They’re living, breathing documents that can adapt with you.” 

This article was written by Wells Fargo Advisors and provided courtesy of Gary T. Bezilla, Managing Director-Investments on Hilton Head Island, SC at 843-681-1400.

Investments in securities and insurance products are: NOT FDICINSURED/NOT BANK-GUARANTEED/MAY LOSE VALUE Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered brokerdealer and a separate non©2012 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. All rights reserved.

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USCB AT COLIGNY The Town of Hilton Head Island recently completed a financial feasibility and economic analysis of two concept plans for the Coligny Beach/Pope Avenue area. One overriding theme of this analysis was that the town should move to install public infrastructure improvements in the district through the use of current Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. The report also indicated that from a financial standpoint, there is little reason for the town to subsidize redevelopment of viable existing commercial enterprise or install public improvements that are aimed primarily to subsidize or support those commercial enterprises. Keeping this in mind as well as the time sensitive nature of the TIF moneys available for this project, staff developed a proposed plan which would serve as a foundation for improvements in this area. These improvements focus on creating: 1.

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Improved parking and green/open space on townowned property; Enhancements to streets adjacent to this town-owned property and establishing a presence for USCB’s Hospitality programs on the island; Storm water and other public improvements; and Other opportunities to work with surrounding property owners in the future.

The proposed concept does not preclude additional partnership opportunities but would serve as a foundation to get improvements started in this area. With this in mind, the town has identified a concept plan that outlines public sector improvements aimed at delivering high quality public amenities in the district that will serve both residents and guest and provide an environment that catalyzes private sector investments.

Let’s focus on the possibility of a USCB presence on Pope Avenue. Locating the USCB’s Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute accomplishes a number of things. First, USCB’s presence addresses a desire to maintain year-round activity in the area.

Second, a year-round presence means local businesses prosper, apartments are filled, and a vibrant feeling is maintained.

Third, given our resident population’s education level, interest level, and activity level, Osher will go a long way in satisfying our appetite for intellectual stimulation. Imagine the various seminars and cultural speakers that will be offered to residents.

Fourth, having hospitality training on island fits the need of our number one industry. Fifth, given USCB’s return on investment at its Gateway Campus, jobs will be created here. Sixth, mutually beneficial marketing would occur. Finally, the list could go on and on, but a USCB presence will directly and positively impact our economy, will offer opportunities for residents and visitors, and will help our hospitality, tourism, building, retail, and rental industries.

At this point, a USCB presence on Pope Avenue is a concept we are seriously contemplating and have been working on closely with Chancellor Jane Upshaw and the University of South Carolina administration. Let town council know what you think.  128

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STREETSCAPE PROJECT CONNECTING OUR NEIGHBORHOODS The “Tom Herbkersman Commons” is the latest portion of the May River/Bruin Roads streetscape to be completed and is intended to be a gathering place for citizens and visitors.

This beautiful plaza includes a map of Old Town in brick pavers, a sitting wall, benches and a rain garden. Other items constructed during this phase of streetscape include sidewalks on Bruin Road, additional benches, trash cans, irrigation and tree wells. Landscaping of the four corners at May River Road and Bluffton Road is also a part of this project as well as the planting of over 75 trees. Along with streetlights installed last fall, this work completes the last of the major projects on Bruin and May River Road up to Pin Oak Street.

IN ADDITION TO IMPROVING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AESTHETICS ARE CONSIDERED. TREE PLANTING IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE CANOPY OVER THE STREET AND RESTORE ITS HISTORIC NATURE. MANY OF THE TREES ARE FLOWERING TREES AS WELL AND WILL ADD SEASONAL COLOR. The next phase of construction will occur west of Pin Oak Street and is planned to include on-street parking and sidewalks in keeping with the completed section. The parking and sidewalk improvements are designed to extend from Pin Oak to Whispering Pines. Additional sidewalk on the northern side of May River Road from Whispering Pines to Buck Island Road is designed for more pedestrian access. This work will provide pedestrian connectivity from the Buck Island/ Simmonsville neighborhood all the way to Old Town.

The streetscape project originated from our Old Town Master Plan. The intent was to improve pedestrian access and safety. The design included the on-street parking which provides parking for Old Town where the need is significant and aids in pedestrian safety, acting as a barrier between the travel lanes and the sidewalks. It also acts to calm traffic as drivers slow when there are obstacles near the travel lanes.

In addition to improving pedestrian safety, aesthetics are considered. Tree planting is designed to enhance the canopy over the street and restore its historic nature. Many of the trees are flowering trees as well and will add seasonal color.

On September 13, 2012, the Hilton Head Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, town leaders, citizens and staff met at the recently completed “Tom Herbkersman Commons” at the corner of May River and Bluffton Roads. This event officially opened the Chamber’s local office and the Commons.

Our streetscape project has provided a gathering place, parking, pedestrian safety and accessibility as well as areas to stop, rest and enjoy the charm of the Old Town atmosphere.

The project has also provided the opportunity to enhance the beauty and preserve the historic qualities of this part of Old Town Bluffton..  NOVEMBER 2012

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LOCALS INDEX Eats . Sweets . Spirits Captain Woody’s, p. 31 Palmetto Bay Marina, 785-2400See Ad For Details Catch 22 , p.92 37 New Orleans Rd., Orleans Plaza 843-785-6261 www.catch22hhi.com See Ad for Details Chocolate Canopy, Ltd., p. 125 Palmetto Bay Rd, 842-4567 10% Off Non-Sale Items (with minimum purchase of $10) CQ’s Restaurant, p. 128 Harbour Town, 671-2779 See Ad For Details Ela's Blu Water Grille, p. 33 1 Shelter Cove Marina, 843-785-3030 See Ad For Details Gillan's Fresh Seafood and Oyster Bar, Back Cover- See Ad for Details 841 William Hilton Pkwy., South Island Square843-681-3474 www.gilliansfreshseafoodandoysterbar.com Kingfisher, p. 78 Shelter Cove Marina, 785-4442 10% Off Food La Hacienda, p. 121 25 Bluffton Road, 815-4540 11 Palmetto Bay Road, 842-4982 See Ad for Details Los Jalapenos, p. 60 Hwy. 278, Bridge Center, 837-2333 See Ad For Details) Market Street Café, p. 25 Coligny Plaza, 686-4976 10% Off Entire Check Mellow Mushroom Pizza, p.53 Park Plaza, 686-2474 10% OfF

Shops . Boutiques The Blue Parrot, p.51 The Village at Weford800.252.6653 BlueParrotGifts.com Free Gift with Pandora Purchase Funkey Monkey, p.80 20% off one regular priced item GemJewelry, p. 8 Port Royal Plaza - HHI, 843-342-3663 See Ad For Details Great Frame Up, p. 114 22 Plantation Park Dr., Suite 108, 815-4661 See Ad For Details Golf Etc., p.85 5$ Off purchase of $50 or more with coupon Island Girl. p.78 Free Kameleon Compact Case with $100 purhcase Nash Gallery, p. 112 13 Harbourside Lane, 2H, 785-6424 See Ad For Details Palmettoes, p. 77 71 Lighthouse Road, Suite.

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Activities Bluffton Farmers Market, p. 26 Calhoun St., Old Town Bluffton, 843-415-2447, Every Thurs. 2-7PM Hilton Head National, p. 39 800-509-5993 www.golfhiltonheadnational.com See Ad For Great Deals!

Lowcountry Golf Cars, p. 41 649 N. Okatie Highway 987-8272, See Ad For Details North Ridge Cinema, p. 25 342-3800, See Ad For Details Quality Golf Cars, p. 41 212 Okatie Village Drive, 705-6655, See Ad For Details

Services American Paving Designs, p.13 See Ad for Details Celebration Events Catering, p. 27 689-7526, Call For Details Foundation Reality, p. 5 www.HiltonHeadRealEstates.com www.BlufftonRealEstates.com 686-4002, See Ad For Details Hahn Air Specialists, p. 114 843-683-4242 See Ad for Details Hargray, p. 2-3 1-866-533-6530 www.hargray.com See Ad for Details Healthy Environments, p. 103 Hilton Head: 363-6751 Bluffton: 757-5522 Ridgeland: 726-4729 Free Home Evaluation

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Interior Motives, p. 113 48 Pennington Drive, Suite E 843-815-6747 Call for your Free Consultation Island Car Wash, p. 60 Hwy. 278, 785-9274, Kitties Crossings, 815-4666 - $5 Off Gold Wash Lowcountry Motors, p. 114 www.lowcountrymotors.com 843-815-5100 See Ad For Details Mattress Firm, p. 19 1172 Fording Island Road 837-FIRM (3476), See Ad For Details

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Club Tan. p. 49 38-C New Orleans Rd., 686-4826 See Ad for Details Dermatology of the Lowcountry, p.45 689-5259, Offices on Hilton Head Bluffton/Okatie/Beaufort See Ad For Details Faces Day Spa, p. 80 The Village at Wexford, 785-3075 See Ad For Details The Hair Designers, p. 51 See Ad for Details Weniger Plastic Surgery, p. 65 25 Clarks Summit Drive, Suite 104 843-757-0123 See Ad for Details

Crossfit Hilton Head, p.29 6 Bow Circle, Hilton Head, SC, 29928 843-682-3600 $5 off every $50 Gift Ceriticate