CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - October 2010

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INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE

Q&A WITH NIKKI HALEY DANCING WITH THE STARS HILTON HEAD STYLE PALMETTO ANIMAL LEAGUE GETS A NEW (DOG) HOUSE C2’S SPECIAL HOME SECTION

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2011 Bachelor of the Year Party Don’t miss this year’s Southern Hoedown at Honey Horn Plantation on October 21!

Interview with a Vampire At age 23, Candice Accola, the young star of the The Vampire Diaries, is... focused.

Make Nature’s Beauty a Vital Part of Your Home Lowcountry Master Gardeners show you how

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Proper Lake Management = Added Property Value Having water within sight of your home is considered added value to your property.

P38 Get Hitched on Hilton Head: Behind the Scenes As Julie Klein and David Battiste prepare to exchange vows in Harbour Town on November 13, community sponsors are busily planning the fall nuptials and showering the deserving couple with gifts of time, expertise and sheer wedding bliss.

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C2’s Home Sweet Home: Home & Garden special section As the weather cools off and winter approaches, we will be spending more time in our homes. In the pages that follow we profile a wide variety of homebuilding professionals ready to make your home a “sweet” place to spend the day.

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Robert C. Dismuke, certified arborist, discusses a better, organic option for your yard.

P108 Gimme Shelter PAL’s new home provides hope for adoptable pets

P116 Dancing with the “Local” Stars Don’t miss this Strive to Excel Fundraiser on 10.10.10!

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42 P42 Hilton Head Dance Theatre Celebrates 25 Years Initially the enrollment was a mere 17 students, but with a reputation for excellence, the school grew steadily and today boasts an enrollment of almost 300.

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Q & A with Nikki Haley South Carolina’s Republican candidate for Governor talks about public schools, zero-based budgeting and why she is running.

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Think Green Like it or not, building green is what we all will be doing in the very near future.

Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head LLHHI offers peer-organized, peer-led and peer-taught courses on every imaginable topic from Civil War history to Southern gardening, medical ethics to space exploration, and literature to architecture and art.

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Real Estate Update Richard Neste, managing broker for Foundation Realty, explains why it’s a buyer’s market and offers tips for sellers.

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Working with an Interior Designer No matter the scope or scale of your endeavor, chances are your project will go more smoothly with the help of a professional interior designer.

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Parrot Cove Seafood Grill and Bar In the summer, the combination of Jimmy’s approach to casual family dining, the nightly entertainment, the Tuesday night fireworks over the harbor, and happy hour values, including all the Alaskan snow crab you can eat every night, has resulted in pleasantly packed evenings.

Celebrate October A few items you might want to put on your calendar this month.

P33 C2 after Dark Who’s playing where and when, along with trivia nights, and other reasons to stay up past 10 p.m.!

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>> Business Profiles

P50 Asian Bistro Think tranquil pan-Asian retreat meets sleek New York City nightclub, but without the velvet rope, musclebound bouncer or the $20 cover charge. Oh yes, and beautiful sushi.

P60 Island Family Dental The technology boom of the last 20 years has taken dentistry into new frontiers that simply were not possible a generation ago.

Consequently, Dr. Fader is able to do more, and in less time.

P64 Stifel & Nicholas Todd Crutchley describes Stifel & Nicholas as “very client oriented.” And that suits the way he likes to do things.

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Reel Screens Decades after the concept was first tested and implemented in a limited fashion by Pella, the high profile window people, the idea of screen doors and windows sliding out from apparently nowhere and collapsing back to disappear inside a thin trim piece has gained traction.

P34 Golf 101 Exercising and Golf, Part 1: Neuromuscular Isolation Exercises

P124 What you need to know about...

Investing for Income.

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Editor’s Note I thought I could dance...

Discount Card and 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.

P16 Letters to the Editor And now a word from someone who is in favor of legalizing marijuana.

P18 A series of Fortunate Events Your 15 minutes of fame.

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P20 Charity Corner Birdies for the Brave. pg. 46

P22 Our Town Concours d’Elegance

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P24 He Says, She Says This month’s topic: Office Romances

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Wine Talk Four selections from our resident wine aficionado, Krissy Cantelupe.

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From the Editor

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: maggie washo Art Director: Kelly stroud Art & Production Catherine Davies Director of Sales: morgan Hodsdon Advertising Sales: Ashton Kelley Stan Wade Chuck Boufford Betsy Warner

Contributing Writers: Wade Bales Paul Devere Robert C. Dismuke Harold Feldman Lorie Finger David Gignilliat Courtney Hampson Keith Kelson Rosemary Kimball Richard Neste Pete Popovich Chris Rosenbach David tobias Gregory Vaughan Lew Wessel Jean Wharton

Contributing Photographers / Artist: Photography by anne John Brackett Photography Krisztian Lonyai Mark Staff Art Direction: Tom Staebler

P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843.689.2658 m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com

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I thought I could dance.

When Tim Singleton asked me to be a participant in the “Dancing with the Stars” Strive to Excel fundraiser, I thought, sure, why not?

My first lesson was actually a one-hour exercise class at the Fred Astaire dance studio. This would have been easy enough, if I hadn’t been wearing the required threeinch heels. The next day I showed up for my private lesson with Attila Malaczko (my dance partner), and he began by teaching me the basics of exactly how I should be swinging my hips during a samba. Evidently my hips do not swing the right way, nor do they swing dramatically enough. So to end the lesson, I had to stand at the bar twisting back and forth like some maniac teenager in the 1950s dancing to Chubby Checker.

At my second private lesson, Attila and I actually began dancing together. Thankfully he is pretty indestructible, because I must

have stomped on his feet at least 20 times. I left the dance studio wondering what the h*** I had gotten myself into.

Then I find out from Robin Swift (Coastal Discovery Museum) that she and her partner are already working on their actual dance routine.

What!?! I don’t even know how to swing my hips the correct way and the rest of the contestants are working on their actual number?

So, to sum it up, please come to the “Dancing with the Stars” fundraiser at the Westin on 10-1010. It is for a great cause (Strive to Excel) and my number promises to be amusing at the very least.

M. Washo Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief

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Letters

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To the Editor...

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He SayS, SHe SayS

LegaLizing Marijuana

>>> One SuBjeCT Two opinions

article by Keith Kelson

LegaLizing Marijuana

article by Maggie Washo

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remember back in the 1980s when the “Just say no to Drugs” campaign first began. i recall sitting in a classroom listening to a teacher/third base coach telling us that marijuana was a “gateway drug,” and while it seemed harmless, using marijuana would only lead to harder drug use, runins with the law and eventually death. we were, of course mortified, and it wasn’t just because of his attempt to “scare us straight.” The guy had on a pink shirt, limegreen polyester pants and white patent leather shoes.

Anti-drug classes are a good thing, but when the lecturer looks like Cheech and Chong picked out his wardrobe, it’s easy for the message to get lost in all the giggling. i’m in favor of legalizing marijuana for medical use only. Aids patients and cancer patients have benefited from its use, as marijuana helps fight nausea, relieves pain and stimulates hunger. i’ve seen what chemotherapy does, and i say anything that can possibly help with the unfortunate side-effects should be used. A qualified physician should administer the drug, and it should be done in a hospital setting or doctor’s office. no one can fake having cancer, so it’s a safe bet that you won’t find any stoners hanging around those areas looking to score some weed.

That being said, it’s not the cancer

patients who need to be kept away from marijuana. it’s the hard partying crowd i’m concerned about. They’re the people who always point out how uptight and stodgy you are because you’re not willing to fry your brain cells with the latest, greatest legal or illegal narcotic substance that happens to be making the scene. i’ve never understood the urge some folks have to tinker with their brain in search of enlightenment or spiritual awareness. well, that’s what they claim to be after anyway. i’ve never smoked pot or used any drugs. My mom didn’t do timeouts; she specialized in knockouts, and that’s exactly what would have happened to me if she ever thought i was doing drugs. i’ve known plenty of people who used pot because they said it relaxed them and gave them some kind of special connection to the universe. For example, marijuana allowed them to hear rain drops falling from a blade of grass or hear a butterfly beat its wings from a mile away. But when you ask them if the universe gave them any solutions to the problems in the world, the answer was always the same: The universe suggested that everyone needed to smoke pot. now, it’s not that i don’t trust the universe, but i find it little suspicious that the universe never tells the pot smokers that we need to drink more root beer. i’m pretty sure that the universe likes root beer more than it likes pot, especially since no

one ever crashed a ferry boat into a dock after drinking a root beer. The “enlightened crowd” will disagree and tell me that what i need to do is lighten up and, of course, fire up a joint. it’s not that marijuana is a gateway drug. it’s that people willing to smoke marijuana, are willing to turn anything into a recreational drug. Recently a high profile nFL quarterback was found in possession of a controlled substance known as “purple drank.” This is a dude willing to risk 70 or 80 million dollars all because he’s got to have his “purple drank.” (purple drank, by the way, is prescription cough syrup mixed with soda pop and Jolly Ranchers candy.) now, maybe i’m a square and my street cred isn’t what it used to be, but if you’re willing to risk your life and career because you’re hooked on cough syrup and Jolly Ranchers candy, you need a swift kick in the rear. i just find the whole crowd of people using drugs for recreational purposes laughable. i could see it if what they were actually experiencing was indeed a lifechanging message from the universe. But they’re just fooling themselves.

Marijuana can and should be used as a medicine to help people who need it.

But anyone using it just to get high needs to grow up, face facts and live in the real world like the rest of us or face a little jail time.

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asked a local pharmacist what he thought about marijuana for medical use. His response was “Does it help cancer patients? sure. is there another medicine that works just as well? probably.” i am not a doctor, pharmacist, DEA agent or economist, so my opinion on the subject is not really based upon any deep study of the effects of marijuana on the body or our economy. Truth be told, i don’t really have a strong opinion on the subject. so i polled several people on their thoughts and received a variety of answers. Most are in favor of legalizing marijuana; it’s the reasons that differ. i had a friend who smoked pot like it was her job (it wasn’t). she didn’t drink, so to her it was like a cocktail at the end of the day. would i be comfortable riding in a car with her high as a kite? Absolutely not.

But then again, i didn’t like riding in her car

when she was sober either. one esteemed member of our community had this to say, “sure. Legalize marijuana. i don’t think it would affect usage much, because if you know where to find it, it’s everywhere now. Make it a business and you could regulate it, tax it and create jobs.”

This is a point of view i agree with. i don’t smoke pot now, and if it was legal, i still wouldn’t smoke pot. i, like Bill Clinton, have tried it (but i think i did actually inhale). i just didn’t like the way it made me feel. You could legalize it and sell pot brownies in the candy isle of every walgreens, publix and Bp gas station, and i still wouldn’t buy it or smoke it. i would rather spend my money on a new pair of four-inch BCBG heels.

The economics of legalizing pot is an interesting argument. Make it legal, sin tax the hell out of it (like cigarettes, alcohol and the newest addition...tanning beds) and create new jobs. The end of prohibition

created new jobs. But it probably cut down on law enforcement jobs, too.

My poll would not have been complete without asking a parent for an opinion.

This person has been known to light up on occasion, but when it comes to actually making it legal for his kids to do the same, the answer was as i expected. “no way, José.” if i were a parent, i bet i would feel the same. Young people cannot be expected to make the best decisions with no life experience from which to draw.

After all of my investigating and polling, i still have no more of an opinion than when i started. i can see all different sides of the issue, and there are many good points on either side. However, if push came to shove and i was sitting in Congress making the call, i guess i would vote against legalizing marijuana. i wouldn’t want to be the one responsible for opening pandora’s Box. 

Ms. Washo, Regarding your two articles on whether or not marijuana 4. Marijuana does not incite aggression or depression. Alcohol should be legalized, the male point of view was an insulting does. No cop will ever say that he broke up a brawl when there was diatribe on how “people willing to smoke Marijuana are willing to only marijuana use going on. turn anything into a recreational drug”. Really?! An interesting 5. Alcohol has killed hundreds of thousands of people 100 opinion from someone who admits that he never tried it. He different ways and ruined millions of lives through dependency. seems to be against the use of any drug for recreational There are no documented deaths attributed to marijuana use. purposes. I wonder……does that include alcohol?? One has Marijuana does NOT lead to harder drugs, except alcohol since to wonder why someone who has never tried it and has so alcohol IS legal. many misconceptions about it was chosen for his opinion on I am 52 years old. My husband is a professional. I cannot give it? The female viewpoint, low and behold, YOU on this subject my name for that reason, but neither of us have ever missed a day of criticized your friend for smoking at the end of her day “like a work or been arrested. We own two homes and raised three sons, cocktail”, but implied that your friend was a pothead because all normal, responsible adults. We did not ever smoke around them, “she smoked pot like it was her job”. Does that mean that if your drive while high or promote the use of it in their presence. They friend chose the legal option of a cocktail did not even know about our use until well I am 52 years old. My or a glass of wine that that would make her after they became adults due to it being illegal. husband is a professional. a wino?? I wonder if you too ever imbibe The idea that people who use marijuana are I cannot give my name for with alcohol, because if either you or your the dregs of society must change because the male counterpart do then that makes both that reason, but neither of truth is that a lot of people from all walks of life of you hypocrites in my book. You see, I us have ever missed a day of enjoy the option of something less potent than don’t drink alcohol because it is poison in alcohol. Mr. Kelson’s suggestion that “anyone work or been arrested. my system and is a trigger for migraines. using it just to get high needs to grow up, face A good thing, actually since alcoholism runs RAMPANT in facts and life in the real world like the rest of us”. The rest of us my family history. You know, that good ol’ (not) benign legal meaning the rest of us who use alcohol I suppose. Because if he is hard drug, alcohol? Why would anyone such as yourself who saying that most people go through life totally sober, I’m Sorry, but admittedly hasn’t a “strong opinion on the subject or hasn’t I just can’t believe that he could be that naive! Personally, I lost my conducted any studies on the effects of it on the body or the mother to suicide when I was barely 15, my older brother to a car economy” feel that your opinion has any validity to it?? Why not accident when he was 28, my younger brother to suicide at 33 and as the editor of this magazine have pro and con intelligently my father to a car accident on Christmas Eve 5 years ago all by the written articles that just state the FACTS??????? Was this time I was 46, none if it through any fault of my own. This comprised designed to provoke letters such as mine or will letters such all of my immediate family. Who’s business should it be if I feel that as mine even make print?? It seems that you are determined I should have the option to use a less harmful drug than alcohol to present only one totally misinformed side to this argument. to relax with the privacy of my own home to take the edge off of I hope that you will see fit to indulge intelligent discussion on life? What in the world are some people so afraid of? Illegal does something that is not just something that an ADULT (nobody not equal immoral the same way the legal des not equal moral. For ever suggested that it should be legal for children!) should be instance abortion to many is immoral and yet it IS legal. able to decide for themselves, but it is a way past time to stop Above all else, please stop the fear mongering. The “Pandora’s making criminals out of otherwise law abiding citizens such as box” is already open. IT is time for fairness to prevail and stop the myself. Here are some facts if you are interested…… misinformation and insanity that people like you and Mr. Kelson are trying 1. Marijuana is not addictive, alcohol is. to promote. I thought that was an editors job. Forgive me if I don’t sign 2. You cannot OD on marijuana, on alcohol you can (you my name, but circumstances being what they are I must remain in hiding can’t even get “falling down” stoned, it just isn’t possible!) even though I don’t FEEL that I have anything to hide!  3. Marijuana does not impair your judgment that way that Editors Note: alcohol does, that being said, it should still be illegal to DUI no Clearly Mr. Kelson and I are not entitled to an opinion. Unless that matter what drug you are under the influence of. opinion supports legalizing marijuana. We stand corrected!

C2 SERIES OF FORTUNATE EVENTS 10/10

1. Sawyer Benjamin Ehlers was born on July 20th at Hilton Head Hospital. Sawyer was born to parents Leslie & Benjie Ehlers.

01 3. Jenny Brasington has been named Executive Director at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry.

2. Brentt Toole owner of Palm Key Catering and Events received FIRST Place at the 1st Annual, Bands, Brews and BBQ competition in Beaufort, SC, August 21st. The event was a SCBAsanctioned competition fundraiser to benefit FRIENDS of CAROLINE HOSPICE.

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03 5. Barbara Williams has been promoted to Senior Stone and Tile Consultant at StoneWorks, Inc.

4. Kimber Viljac has recently been named the 2010-2011 Market Manager for The Farmers Market of Bluffton

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To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited down to one sentence. Get it? Got it! Good.

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C2 CHARITY CORNER 10/10

Birdies for the Brave

On November 5, 2010, The Heritage Collection on Hilton Head Island will be hosting its annual Birdies for the Brave golf tournament at Palmetto Hall Plantation Club.

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irdies for the Brave is a nationwide program launched by the U.S. Department of Defense that generates financial support for our military and their families and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces, both at home and abroad.

Initially started by Tour player Phil Mickelson and his wife, the program has grown to include support from the PGA TOUR and other notable PGA TOUR players and partners.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit eight military homefront groups that are part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s America Supports You initiative: Homes for Our Troops and Special Operations Warrior Foundation, supported

by Phil Mickelson; Wounded Warrior Project, supported by Tour players Nick Watney, Boo Weekley, Jason Gore & Frank Lickliter II; Operation Homefront, supported by tour player Corey Pavin; Naval Special Warfare Foundation, supported by Tour players Jerry Kelly, Frank Lickliter

II & Vijay Singh; Military Warriors Support Foundation, supported by Tour player Ted Purdy; Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and United Through Reading, supported

by TOUR player Rory Sabbatini.

An example of the support received by our Armed Forces through these military homefront groups can be best explained in the story of Army SSG Ronell Bradley. SSG Bradley lost both his legs and suffered severe hand injuries as a result of an IED blast in Baghdad in 2005. He suffered from traumatic brain injury with short term memory loss, spent three months in the hospital and nine months undergoing therapy for his new prosthesis. Homes for Our Troops will be building him and his family a specially adapted home later this fall in the Columbia/Carolina Lakes area in South Carolina. This new home will help him live as close to a normal life as possible and will make it easier for SSG Bradley to reach his goal of obtaining a PhD in healthcare management and pursuing a career with

the Department of Veterans Affairs.

“This assistance will help me be more mobile and independent and will allow me to conduct my daily activities in a way that reinforces independence. I will be able to do things that I usually rely on my family to do for me,” said Bradley Come out and support our troops! The Heritage Collection on Hilton Head Island will be hosting this year’s tournament on November 5 on the Robert Cupp course at Palmetto Hall Plantation Club. Your $135 single entry fee, or $500 for a foursome, will get you a round of golf with a military hero, tee prizes, lunch and awards reception, giveaways and more!  Lunch & registration begin at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun ceremony start at 12:15 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held immediately following the tournament.

To register, please contact Ken McNerney at (843) 6811510 or e-mail at kmcnerney@ heritagegolfgroup.com.

Article By Rosemary Kimball

C2 OUR TOWN 10/10

9th Annual Concours d’Elegance

Bringing art and elegance to Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island

Reggie and Cindy Nash Best Match Fashion & auto couple

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1932 Packard Opera Coupe - Grace Clark Peoples Choice

id you know that the first Concours d’Elegance was held in 1923 in Paris? The event was a joint affair between the haute couture houses of Paris and the French custom coach builders. Imagine the beauty of the field, the curves, the contours, the polish, the silver, the shoulders and the sparkle of the cars and the ladies!

You could compare the Concours to a beauty pageant held in a manicured garden—a prestigious event that brings glamour, excitement and nostalgia to every member of a family.

A Concours field is filled with cars you have only seen in books or in the movies with names such as Delahaye, Duesenberg, Pierce-Arrow, Mercer, Rolls Royce—“Silver Ghost,” “ Silver Cloud,” and my favorite, the “Silver Wraith.” Such majesty and mystery those names exude; they make the titles for present day cars seem rather dull, don’t they?

Natalie Prey, wife of vintage car collector, Malcolm Prey, wrote a book entitled Malcolm’s French Mistress. In her opening paragraph she explains: “Malcolm’s mistress was born in France in 1936, has four wheels, a fabulous body, and sweeping fender skirts that flirt with the road. Her flawless ivory skin shines like satin. Deep blue brush strokes contoured over covered wheels give the illusion of sensuality in motion. This timeless beauty captured Malcolm’s heart

Richard Marr pictured with Rosemary Kimball Best Match Fashion & Auto Gentleman

Rank & Mili Ricciardelli Best of Show - 1933 Rolls Royce Coupe

Twelve board of directors, a staff of three, over 350 volunteers, close to 40 sponsors, and over 400 exhibitors work together to bring this weekend of four glorious events in one destination!

To add originality to the scene, awards are presented by volunteers dressed in vintage-inspired outfits that they own, made or discovered in thrift stores or in the closet of local diva, Joanna Yarbrough Exhibitors are encouraged to dress in the, era of their cars.

Fashion awards are given to the best dressed gentleman, lady and couple.

The awards are original paintings of Lowcountry scenes created by local artists Candace Lovely, Doris Shay and Joyce Nagel.

Automobile awards handed out on Sunday are lovely crystal pieces, the “Best in Class” award and the “Palmetto Award”.

The most coveted awards that add substantial value to the winning automobile are “Best of Show” and “People’s Choice”.

The “Best in Show” award is a Lalique crystal eagle head radiator cap, mounted on a pedestal of big leaf maple burl, created by local woodturner John Diamond.

The people’s choice award was created by local artist David Musial. The award is a sculpture of a young boy in overalls sitting on an orange crate, steering wheel in hand, his foot on the gas pedal, imagining his first drive in a very fast car.

You could compare the Concours to a beauty pageant held in a manicured garden—a prestigious event that brings glamour, excitement and nostalgia to every member of a family.

when she was a star at the 1939 World’s Fair in New York.”

So how do we bring back the glamour and ambiance of that first “Concours d’Elegance” to our island? We start with the beautiful sprawling grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, graced by majestic live oaks, for our venue. It’s quite magical to watch the Concours team transform Honey Horn into a field of dreams and beauty.

So come out and feel the excitement of the 9th annual Concours d’Elegance, the foundation of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival, Sunday, November 7!

See over 150 historic automobiles, meet the proud owners and watch the 40 judges examine each car, ensuring that every minute detail is original.

This is an event you will never forget! 

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Office Romances

>>> ONE SUBJECT Two Opinions

Article by Keith Kelson

a man’s point of view

Photography BY ANNE

hen it comes to workplace romances, I will always vote nay. I’ve seen how an office romance can disrupt a company. Just like oil and water don’t mix, the same has been said of trying to mix business with pleasure. When you’re at work, just do your job, keep your nose to the grindstone and hit the bricks when it’s five o’clock.

You want romance? The local watering hole is where you should be, not the office.

Surveys indicate that up to 43 percent of employees have reported being involved in an office romance at some point in their careers. I say those people are not only reckless, but lazy. You want to socialize and find romance on the job, you need to work at a nightclub as a bartender or bouncer.

I’m well aware that people are spending more and more time on the job. Sometimes, you’re surrounded by smart, good looking people who are all dressed to the nines. However, if you can’t muster up the desire for a social life outside of your workplace, you might need a little more caffeine in your diet. A few cases of Mountain Dew and some over-priced fancy frozen coffee drinks a day should do the trick.

Here’s another consideration. Although

some workplace relationships succeed, many don’t. If it tanks, what will your workday be like? Will you be the guy looking over his shoulder waiting for the other Manolo Blahnik to drop? Will you be the woman craning her neck to get a view of your coworker’s new love interest? Don’t let it happen to you, loyal readers. The world is filled with people dying to meet and romance you—no need to look for love in the workplace.

The average workplace romance lasts about as long as the average teenager’s attention span, and in the long run, you and your sweetheart will be better served seeking romance with people you don’t work with.

“If you really love me, you’ll resign and get another job” is what I would tell her.

Sure, there are exceptions to the rule. If you’re a man working with a woman who looks like Katherine Heigel or Beyonce who bakes peanut butter chocolate chip cookies for the office and she’s heads over heels for you, I say go for it. Ladies if you see a handsome male coworker pull a deaf couple from Slovenia out of a burning car and he doesn’t stick around to do an interview with the press, go ahead and give him your number. But the reason they’re called exceptions is that it’s very rare to find one

of these extraordinary people working alongside of you.

Like I pointed out earlier, people today are lazier and just don’t see the need to keep romance out of the workplace. I’m hoping that the pendulum will swing back to the old way of thinking for all of our sakes. The workplace couple will always be a source of drama, even if they manage to be completely off the radar of the office gossipmongers.

Besides, the company you’re working for may have a policy against office romances and nothing kills a prospective romance more than a visit to human resources. Your company may not have a written policy, but your romance will probably generate one. Remember, every company is different. Some are cool with employees dating or marrying, and others see office romances as potential lawsuits waiting to happen.

To my knowledge, Southwest Airlines is the only company that actively encourages employees to date on the job; so if you absolutely must date a coworker, make sure that you’re working for Southwest Air. The friendly skies are pretty darn friendly over there. 

Article by Jean Wharton

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Office Romances

a woman’s point of view

Photography BY ANNE

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or any new readers to He Says, She Says, I must preface this month’s commentary with the simple fact that I am an elementary school teacher.

Regardless of my stance on work place romances, I have about a snowball’s chance in Hades of finding romance at school.

That’s not to say that workplace romance doesn’t happen in schools. I’m sure it does; but since 99 percent of my co-workers are married women and I’m interested in single men, I’ve never paid much mind to the fine print of my employee handbook regarding the matter. That being said, I’m all for the office romance, assuming that all three parties involved are operating under the same rules.

I say all three parties involved, because there is the romantic couple and then there is the place of business. I’ve been out of the traditional business world for the past eight years, so I’m a little rusty on the rules and regulations that are standard practice for most professionals. Certainly, companies don’t encourage employees to intermingle, but when you spend 40 plus hours in close proximity of someone you have a crush on, it is pretty hard to step back and say,

“I wonder what Old Mr. Bossman would say about my water cooler flirtation today?

Let me refer to section 45, line 18 of the employee handbook for some perspective.”

A key element when pursuing or being pursued by a co-worker is to be sure that all of your behavior is appropriate for the given work environment. No one wants to be involved in anything close to harassment, even if one’s intentions are without malice.

There are some foolproof rules that any normally functioning adult can manage to abide by and still have a postive relationship with his or her employer.

1. Don’t date your boss. Whether he/she is the manager of a donut shop or CEO of a Fortune 500 company, if you’re going to dip your pen in the company ink well, do so further down the chain of command.

2. Don’t be a reckless idiot. This means, no public displays at your place of work. Don’t send risqué emails or make advances during business hours with company supplies.

Mad Men is a fictional TV show about life in a Manhattan ad agency nearly 50 years ago; it is not an accurate account of how we conduct ourselves nowadays.

3. Don’t get your heart broken. This is

mostly directed at the more tender men and women out there who always get their hearts broken. You know who you are! If you have a bad track record with hookups and breakups, steer clear. Save yourself a lot of drama and possibly your job by avoiding the office dating scene.

If you can follow these simple rules, you may be as lucky as the 43 percent of people engaging in office romance. This does not make you lazy. In fact, it might make you more efficient. You don’t have to spread yourself thin with all the other extracurricular activities that people seeking romance engage in (see the He Says/She Says archives for columns about online dating and summer loving).

As much as I am a hopeless romantic, I really think that most people find love and romance in the most ordinary places. It is not a matter of over-the-top serendipitous encounters; it is being in the right place at the right time. Let’s face it: You spend most of your time at work. Dating someone at the office gives you that little spring in your step, normally reserved for high school cheerleaders watching their boyfriends score touchdowns. I’ll take some of that. 

WINETALK

Disguise

Disguise… the official meaning from Webster’s Dictionary is “to change the customary appearance of,” which is the subject of Wine Talk this month: the disguise of a wonderful wine behind a fun label, or humorous label, or even a label that doesn’t look like a wine label. More fabulous than seeing these unusual labels was tasting the wines. Not only would it be fun to take one of them to a party (think Halloween!), the wine inside the bottles is fantastic.

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Brand new to South Carolina, the Blonde Bombshell is a new white blend from the same folks who brought us Big Red Monster. The blend is Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Muscat, but surprisingly, it is not sweet. Instead the wine has fantastic floral and fruit flavors with a crisp acidity; flavors of peach nectar, tangerine and a hint of citrus gives the wine a great mouthfeel.

Perfect as an aperitif or paired with shellfish, light poultry and fresh green salads.

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Sokol Blosser’s Evolution

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Was it luck? Was it intention? What was it? Actually it was a big hit on Top Chef this season for a chef who paired it with foie gras with black pepper and cumin. Pair it with spicy Asian or Spanish cuisine, shellfish, anything super hot or serve as an after dinner drink. It is a blend of nine grapes (it was called Evolution Number 9): Pinot Gris, Muller-Thurgau, White Riesling, Semillion, Muscat Canelli, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sylvaner, all from Oregon. The wine is offdry and full of tropical fruit flavors.

Apothic Red Blend Disguised behind an elegant, yet mysterious label is another blend, this time a lush red blend. Named after “Apotheca,” a unique place where wine was secretly blended and stored in 13th century Europe, Apothic is a beautiful wine. The dark fruit of Syrah gives a plush, velvety mouthfeel. The spiciness of Zinfandel gives a hint of mocha, chocolate and white pepper. The elegant Merlot gives a rich blackberry and wild dark cherry finish. As the Harvest Moon arises, pair Apothic with grilled meats or rich stews, or just serve it by itself.

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What is that on that gentleman’s head? A plunger? Why yes, it is!

Plungerhead Zinfandel is a tribute to a new style of wine capping.

If you notice the top of the wine bottle, you can remove the strand and the wine can be re-capped instead of using a cork, pushing the air out, kind of like a plunger. This Lodi Zinfandel is delicious!

It has plenty of dried blueberry and black currant on the nose and big flavors of cinnamon, Dutch Berry Cobbler, and cedar on the finish.

The wine would be perfect with grilled sausages, pepperoni pizza, BBQ chicken or pork and rich chocolate desserts.

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This year’s theme: Smoke Alarms, a sound you can live with! Sponsored by the Town of Hilton Head Fire & Rescue with help from the Sunset Rotary Club and the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head.

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October 10, 6pm-11pm The Westin Resort Dinner, Dancing and Live Entertainment

by Deas Guyz.

Come support Strive to Excel.

Watch local contestants Robin Swift, Cinda Seamon, Mary Amonitti, Molly O. Smith, Blanche Sullivan, Arleda James, Ray Deal, Lisa Sulka, Eddie Days and Maggie Washo pair up with the Fred Astaire dancers.

Tickets $100.

For more info Tim Singleton at 689.4982.

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Bluffton Firefighter’s Auxiliary 3 Mile Walk for Breast Cancer October 9, 9:45am Camp Lowcountry Day (Red Cedar) www.blufftonfd. com/auxiliary.

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October 18 Wexford Golf Club For information call 843.686. 3945 x 277.

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Save the Date Hilton Head Heart Ball The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa Saturday, January 22, 2011

Come out and meet the contestants for this year’s Bachelor of the Year contest. Entertainment by the Chris Stevers band. Corn hole, Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres by Celebrations Catering and drink specials. Vote for your favorite bachelor and raise money for the Island Rec Center.

Top 10 Bachelors announced at 10pm. Wear your daisy dukes (ladies only, please), cowboy hats and flannel!

Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort All ages welcome Friday, October 29, 2010 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Shelter Cove Community Park $10/child www.islandreccenter.org or call the Island Recreation Center 843-6817273.

Spooky Stories!

October 30, 10am HHLibrary Ages 2 and up, no registration.

Wear costumes!

The Fred Astaire Dance Studio presents: “Let

Me Entertain You!”

October 30, 8pm Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Tickets $29 To purchase tickets, log onto www. artshhi.com or call the box office at 842.2787.

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Big Bamboo - LIVE MUSIC (10PM) / $3 Bacardis !

Casey’s - Football Fiesta / $3 Margaritas Frankie Bones - $10 Off Any Bottle Of Wine (9PM) The Lodge - Craft Beer Night Old Town Dispensary - Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) The Salty Dog Café - LIVE MUSIC (6 - 10PM) Skull Creek Boathouse - Reggae Party (7 - 10PM) !

Skillets Café - David Wingo LIVE (6:30 - 9:30PM) Wine Times 4 - $.49 Beers & $3 German Tapas Menu

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The Lodge - Bell’s Brews & Martini Specials Old Town Dispensary - Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) The Salty Dog Café - LIVE MUSIC Street Meet - Ladies Night !

Wild Wing Café - 2 Fer Tuesday / Team Trivia Wine Times 4 - LIVE Music Wise Guys: Everything Is “Miami Nights” Themed !

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9 Promenade - LIVE Music Big Bamboo - Reggae Nite ($3 Bacardis) Casey’s - $2 Wines All Day (Local’s Day) Frankie Bones - $10 Off Any Bottle of Wine Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - DJ Melissa Kingfisher - Target The Band The Lodge - Winekeeper Wednesday Mellow Mushroom - Trivia Night !

Old Town Dispensary - Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Elvis (6:30 - 9:30PM) Wild Wing Café - Rock Idol Karaoke Competition Wine Times 4 - FREE Wine Tasting (6 - 8PM) Wise Guys - Ladies Night XO Lounge - Simpson Brothers Live

9 Promenade - Ladies Night Antonio’s - 1/2 Off Drinks & Select Appetizers Big Bamboo - Jack Jones Plays Jimmy Buffet Casey’s - Team Trivia ($2 Rum Drinks) Frankie Bones - Flip Night !

Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - Ladies Night Kingfisher - David Wingo The Lodge - Stone Cold Brewery Special Old Town Dispensary - After Market Thursdays The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Elvis (6:30 - 9:30PM) Wild Wing Café - Live Music / Drink Specials Wine Times 4 - Ladies Night Wise Guys - Food & Bev. Happy Hour (10:30PM) XO Lounge - Simpson Brothers Live

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9 Promenade - LIVE Music Big Bamboo - Live Music & Drink Specials - 6:30PM !

Casey’s - Karaoke ($2 Well Drinks) Frankie Bones - 1/2 Off Flatbread Pizzas (9 - 11PM) Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - Karaoke !

Kingfisher - Earl Williams Band The Lodge - Growler Night Old Town Dispensary - Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Tim Malchak (6:30 - 9:30PM) Wild Wing Café - All Double Drinks Only $1 More Wine Times 4 - $.49 Beers & $3 Mexi-Menu Wise Guys - Food & Bev. Happy Hour (10:30PM) XO Lounge - Live Music

9 Promenade - All Request Mix Big Bamboo - Kids Eat Free (Lunch & Dinner) Casey’s - $2.50 Vodka Drinks Frankie Bones - Flip Night !

Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - All Request Night Mellow Mushroom - Karaoke Night (10PM) !

Old Town Dispensary - Happy Hour (4 - 7PM) The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Wine Times 4 - LIVE Music & Penny Pizzas Wise Guys - Food & Bev. Happy Hour (10:30PM) XO Lounge - Live Music

9 PROMENADE HALLOWEEN BASH COSTUME PARTY WITH DJ MXM OCTOBER 30TH

SUNDAYS Casey’s - $2 Bloody Marys Frankie Bones - All Night Happy Hour Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - Happy Hour (11PM) Kingfisher - Joseph the Magician !

The Lodge - Local Brewery Night Mellow Mushroom - Corn Horn Tournament !

The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Tim Malchak LIVE (6:30 - 9:30PM) Wise Guys - Food & Bev. Happy Hour (10:30PM)

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 Golf Tips From a Pro

Pete Popovich, Golf Performance Academy Photography by Anne

Exercising and Golf Part 1

Neuromuscular Isolation Exercises

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n the past 10 years, golf and exercise have become best friends. (Prior to that, a golfer did not dare go anywhere near a dumbbell or weight room.) Today, if you aren’t doing some type of exercising to enhance your golf game, you are going to be left in the dust by your competition. I am often asked, “What type of exercises should I do?”; “How should I go about setting up my exercise routine?”; “How often should I exercise?”

Any fitness trainer will tell you the most important exercise is core training. Golf is no different from any other sport in that the core plays a vital role in your stability and ultimately your ability to swing the club effectively. Without good core strength and stability, your full potential cannot be attained. That being said, the core exercises commonly prescribed to golfers are often not exactly what they should be. For example, most of us assume a posture throughout the day that is bent forward—sitting, hitting golf balls, etc. This is called flexion, and it leads to protracting (rounding out) of the shoulders, forward head posture, and tightening in the front of the hips, abs and legs. Yet, most golfers are told to do sit-ups, leg lifts, or v-ups all in an effort to strengthen the core. True, these exercises will strengthen your abdominal wall and your core, but if you’re looking to improve your golf game, it is not always the best

Horse Stance Vertical Kneel on all fours, hands directly under the shoulders and knees directly under the hips with the back parallel to the ground; maintain your posture while lifting one hand and the opposite knee just high enough to slip a piece of paper under. Hold this position for 10 seconds while maintaining postural alignment, then switch hands/legs and repeat. Work up to three sets of 10 reps per side. place to start.

As you know from previous articles, your central nervous system plays a major role in your golf game. Therefore, re-establishing neurological communication between the nervous system and the muscles is of great importance. Because of this, a golfer’s conditioning program must be designed to integrate the entire body. Your nervous system is like a computer, and if you program it incorrectly, you will get incorrect results with your body and on the golf course. Performing the exercises described below will allow your body to function with optimal joint alignment. This will allow you to have a base of movement skill from which your brain will draw information as you progress into more exercises. What you are trying to accomplish with these exercises is neuromuscular isolation and strengthening the muscles that allow you to hold posture better, ultimately allowing you to swing better.

Program #1: If you have only a few minutes a day, perform one of the following exercises each day of the week.

Program #2: If you have more time, do two of the following exercises per day for four days, working up to two sets of each.

Program #3: If you have the time to implement another 30 minutes into your training routine, try doing all five exercises four days a week.

Horse Stance Horizontal Similar to the Horse Stance Vertical, the difference is you are now lifting your arm out to a 45-degree angle while lifting your opposite leg straight up and back. Hold this position for 10 seconds while maintaining postural alignment, then switch

 hands/legs. Once you can do three sets of the Horse Stance Vertical, you can progress to this exercise. Work up to three sets of 10 per side.

Swiss Ball Neck Training Place a ball next to a wall and walk forward until your head touches the ball. Push your head against and hold the position for 30 seconds in each position at 40 percent effort. Do this for the left & right sides, forward & back, and rotating left & right.

Prone Cobra Lie face down. Inhale as you lift your upper body off the ground, using the muscles in your upper back while pulling your arms behind you and rotating your palms forward.

Squeeze your shoulder blades together. Hold for 30 seconds and lower, resting for 30 seconds. Repeat 10 times.

Swiss Ball Hyper Extension Brace your feet against a wall and lean over a training ball.

Inhale as you raise yourself (three seconds up), using your glutes, hamstrings and lower back. Hold for three seconds at the top and exhale as you lower yourself down (three seconds down).

Not only do all of these exercises put your body in functional alignment, but they also work the back side of your body which is opposite of what you do on a daily basis. Remember, we need the body in physical and neuromuscular symmetry to play our best.

By doing these exercises for the next four weeks you will integrate your neuromuscular system. Once this is accomplished, you will be ready for the next step which is neuromuscular isolation—coming next month! 

Julie Klein and

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When Julie and Dave recently visited her Bridge Center studio for a tasting, Dave was reluctant to leave the table! The couple’s ultimate flavor choice for the wedding cake: strawberry cream. Sheri has graciously agreed to provide the groom’s cake and a special guest dessert, her signature “It’s Island Time” cake, a margarita-soaked concoction to be served following the rehearsal dinner.

Sheri says 98 percent of her clients live elsewhere. She believes the island has real wedding allure. “Hilton Head is a wonderful place to live, work and get hitched,” Davis shares. “Being given the opportunity to help make Julie and Dave’s dreams come true, while contributing to the increased exposure and recognition for our wonderful island, is so amazing!”

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This is the wedding of a lifetime and one without a price tag for the bride and groom-to-be, thanks to the generosity of a large group of Hilton Head Island businesses. When Celebrations Catering and Events proposed the idea of a wedding giveaway, fellow wedding vendors climbed on board with the concept and agreed to donate goods and services on behalf of a memorable, spectacular wedding weekend.

“Get Hitched on Hilton Head is a wish-fulfillment campaign,” explains Celebrations Director of Catering, Molly Kennedy. “Our goal was to make a dream come true for one lucky couple, and this is possible because we are collaborating with dozens of sponsors who are putting forth incredible effort. Their generosity and creativity is showing brides and grooms everywhere that Hilton Head Island is a truly unique wedding destination,” she adds.

These profiles are the prelude to a collective effort that will feature more than two dozen Get Hitched sponsors. Additional sponsors will be featured in the next issue of CH2. Their contributions are certain to dazzle and delight the bride, groom and their guests on the weekend of November 12-14.

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The Flower Garden

Floral genius Henry Kretchmer’s talent speaks for itself. His Flower Garden bouquets and arrangements are unprecedented in their range of size, shape and color and are always created uniquely for each bride.

“No two events should ever be the same when it comes to the flowers,” Kretchmer insists. That’s why he spent more than two hours with Julie and Dave, learning about their preferences and listening to their story. The couple prefers jewel tones for the November wedding, with emphasis on pinks, lavender and ivory. Known to incorporate an element of surprise in his masterpieces, Kretchmer suspects he’ll reach for cymbidium orchids and mini calla lilies, among other blooms, for the wedding. He knows what he’s doing. The Flower Garden has adorned hundreds of weddings since 1996.

FlowerGardenHiltonHead.com /843.836.3906

Pretty Papers & Gifts

Anyone who’s journeyed through the wedding planning process on Hilton Head Island knows there is one stop that is imperative: Pretty Papers & Gifts stationery shop in the Village at Wexford.

Owners Gene and Ellen Arrington offer an extensive selection of fine papers, gifts, collectibles and other precious items. The exclusive stationer for the Get Hitched wedding, Pretty Papers provided Julie and Dave’s classic William Arthur invitations, designed with Gene’s guidance on ivory paper, featuring gold accents and a maritime blue font (see inset).

“We wanted to participate in an event that will continue to generate wedding and special event business opportunities in the months to come,” Gene says. “We’re glad to contribute on behalf of a community we appreciate every day.”

PrettyPapersAndGifts.com /843.341.1516

All About Me

Owners of salon and day spa, All About Me, Rachel Jackson and Becky Halley stepped up to support Get Hitched before the event went live in January. The All About Me team offered hair and makeup design for models at the event’s launch party, and they’re now poised to pamper the bride, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom before the walk down the grassy aisle at Harbour Town. Among the signature services gifted to the bridal party are hairstyling, skin treatments, makeup and manicures and pedicures.

Bride-to-be Julie recently stopped in for a mini spa day at the popular salon and spa on Palmetto Bay Road and says she’s sure her wedding look is in good hands.

Jackson and Halley concur, “We’re thrilled to be part of this community effort.

Get Hitched is not only turning the heads of prospective brides, it’s re-establishing our island as the perfect wedding destination,

Sponsors (from left to right) All About Me : Will bridesmaids twirl their tresses with petals? Hilton Head Entertainment: Introducing The Permanent Tourists Sweet Jane’s casual Elegance for Your Feet: Jane Janiak puts her best foot forward with Julie and Dave Scott Hopkins Photography: The man behind the camera Hilton Head Entertainment: Owner Cherie Perigo and right-hand Jessica The Flower Garden: Possible shades for Julie’s bouquet Sheri’s Edible Designs: Sheri Davis consults at her Bridge Center studio Classic Party Rentals Decisions, decisions, decisions. Top Right Pretty Papers :Julie and Dave’s wedding invitation hints of elegance and the sea, by William Arthur, courtesy of Pretty Papers & Gifts

critical for us because bridal clients are a segment of our business that is growing faster than ever before!”

AllAboutMe.com/843.785.2558

Sweet Jane’s Casual Elegance for Your Feet

When Julie’s bridesmaids gather for nail-painting and other pre-wedding indulgences, they’ll pamper their feet in more ways than one. Thanks to the generous donation by Sweet Jane’s Casual Elegance for Feet, the girls will depart the salon with flip-flop finesse.

Owner and long-time island Jane Janiak creates a wide array of flip-flop designs and couldn’t resist designing fun footwear for the girls of Get Hitched.

“The idea of sharing my flip flops seemed perfect since this is all about promoting destinations, and that’s a good business source for me,” Janiak says. “It’s nice that Julie can customize her choice.”

CrystalFlipFlop.net/843.422.1863

Classic Party Rentals

“We at Classic Party Rentals love celebrations of all kinds. We are passionate about them,” says owner Mike

Wilson, and he’s not kidding. Wilson’s team has graciously dedicated hours of consulting and planning to Get Hitched.

When Julie and Dave visited the Classic Party headquarters, Wilson greeted them with happy hour spirits and snacks, all on the house. He’ll donate all the rental items for the Get Hitched reception, from tables and chairs to place settings and linens.

Mike’s a Get Hitched fan for a number of reasons. He points out, “This event has brought fantastic exposure to the Island! Hilton Head Island is an amazingly diverse wedding destination. We, as a community, can offer everything from an elegant plantation wedding to the most casual beach wedding in some of the most gorgeous settings on the East Coast.”

ClassicPartyRentals.com/843.837.5090

Hilton Head Entertainment secured their commitment. The full-service company accommodates special occasions with a range of options from musicians to magicians. As we learned recently, flexibility and accessibility are the owner’s trademarks. Cherie Perigo worked around the clock to secure the first-choice band for Get Hitched.

Perigo says the investment was worthwhile. “Get Hitched advertising allows people who are not aware of Hilton Head to see that it is indeed a premier wedding location. It shows how much the vendors care, working together for the happiness of one very lucky wedding couple.”

HiltonHeadEntertainment. com/843.689.3445

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Julie and Dave chose a sentimental country western song for their wedding dance, and luckily the featured band, The Permanent Tourists, can deliver a convincing rendition of the Brad Paisley tune (top secret until the reception). The versatile band consists of four top island performers, and it’s not surprising that

Get Hitched on Hilton Head would like to extend a special thanks to photographer Scott Hopkins who has donated many hours and exceptional talent to capture the highlights of Julie and Dave’s wedding planning experience on Hilton Head.

ScottHopkinsPhotography.com/ 912.308.7057 

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“Spring 1985 may someday be celebrated by social historians as the season in which Hilton Head grew up.

Established as a sleepy sunbelt resort dedicated to golf, tennis and retirement living, over the years Hilton Head has made significant strides toward sophistication. Art, literature, theater, music and dance flourish on the island.

Now, with the establishment next month of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, the community takes a giant step toward its inevitable recognition as a major cultural center for the Lowcountry.�

These prophetic words were written by Nancy Stephens for an article that appeared in The Island Packet on April 29, 1985. And now, 25 years later, patrons of the arts community will pause to pay tribute to the individuals that started it all and many more who have nurtured it along the way. The story of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre

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Karena was named a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre during the Golden Era of that prestigious company and shared the stage at Lincoln Center with such notables as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolf Nureyev, Natalia Makarova, Cynthia Gregory and Carla Fracci. After spending 15 years with the ABT, Karena moved south and became artistic director of the Savannah Ballet.

John studied at the acclaimed Harkness School of Ballet and danced professionally with City Center Dance Theatre in Atlanta, the Tampa Ballet and the Savannah Ballet. With a move to Hilton Head in 1985, Karena and John recalled the advice ballet legend George Balanchine

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had given to his American patron, Lincoln Kirsten: “If you want a ballet company, you must first have a school.” With the support and encouragement of islanders Margaret and Wes Jones and Allyson and Joe Harden, Karena and John opened the Hilton Head Dance School in May of 1985.

Initially the enrollment was a mere 17 students, but with a reputation for excellence, the school grew steadily and today boasts an enrollment of almost 300. With the school established, Mary Coleman was instrumental in the formation of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, and Margaret Jones served as the first president. The goal was to create a non-profit entity with the mission to foster an appreciation of dance as an art form in the Lowcountry. Through the combined efforts of the board members of the Dance Theatre and the faculty of the Dance School, Lowcountry residents and visitors have had the opportunity to enjoy dance productions of a caliber that one might otherwise have to travel to a small city to see.

Efforts by the Dance Theatre to accomplish its mission of promoting dance have always been twofold: to support the productions featuring Dance School students and to add professional dance performance to the sphere of arts enjoyed in the area. In the early years, the Dance Theatre presented performances by the American Ballet Theatre, the Stars of the Bolshoi and the Miami City Ballet among others. More recently, the Dance Theatre hosted the Orlando Ballet, providing an opportunity for Karena to be reunited with the late Fernando Bujones, then artistic director of the Orlando Ballet and a contemporary of Karena’s at American Ballet Theatre.

Hilton Head Dance Theatre productions have grown, and the company’s repertoire now includes all the beloved classics such as The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Don Quixote, Giselle, Snow White and Coppélia.

The demanding lead female roles are filled by Dance Theatre company members, and professional male guest artists are brought in from such companies as the Joffrey Ballet, the Atlanta Ballet, the Orlando Ballet and Columbia City Ballet.

The Dance Theatre has had the good fortune to have Peter Kozak in virtually every production since 1990.

Dunnagan’s Alley Theater was the venue for all Dance Theatre productions for 10 years until the construction of the Self Family Arts Center (now known as the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina) which opened its doors in 1996. At that time, the Dance Theatre took a major step by becoming the producer of The Nutcracker. Previously, the Hilton Head Playhouse had served as the producer.

As producer, the Dance Theatre greatly expanded its role and presented a first-rate production with new sets and an enhanced costume wardrobe. The Nutcracker has evolved into a highly-anticipated annual event with a cast that includes local children that grow over the years from petite snowflakes to soldiers to party children to members of the corps. A constant for many years is Bob Minnicks as Dr. Stahlbaum and the recently retired John Carlyle as the Mouse King.

However, when it comes to the two entities that they have spent 25 years guiding and nurturing, John and Karena prefer to look ahead rather than talk about the past. There is much to anticipate as the local arts community will take another giant step in March when, for the very first time, Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s spring production of Coppélia will feature the accompaniment of the musicians of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

In addition, to mark the beginning of the 25th Anniversary Season, the Dance Theatre is planning a black tie gala at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Friday, November 5. The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres courtesy of the SERG Group, an anniversary cake courtesy of Signe’s, live and silent auction items and a unique performance with some special surprises. The Nutcracker will open the following evening and run through November 14.  For more information, please visit hhdt.org.

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Nikki Haley C andidat e fo r G ov e r no r of S ou t h C a r olina .

CH2: Why are you running for governor?

Nikki Haley: I’m an accountant and small businesswoman who saw firsthand how hard it is to make a dollar and how easy it is for government to take it away. I am running for governor because South Carolina needs a leader who is dedicated to creating a competitive business environment in our state.

For too long, we have allowed a broken tax system, disjointed infrastructure and sub-par schools to paralyze the competitiveness of South Carolina. We need real tax reform that looks at every single tax and fee to determine the effectiveness of each. We need to eliminate the education bureaucracy that ties up the resources needed in the classroom. We need to prioritize infrastructure and expand South Carolina’s air, land and water transportation capabilities.

CH2: What is the first thing you’ll do when you take office?

NH: Audit every cabinet agency in my administration to find inefficiencies that cost taxpayers money. I then want to implement zero-based budgeting to ensure that wasteful programs are much harder to create in the future. We have a serious spending problem in state government and the best way to fix it is to force state government to operate like a business.

CH2: How will you create jobs?

NH: Creating jobs starts with reforming the tax system, cutting bureaucratic red tape and developing our infrastructure. We need to review our entire tax structure and propose a simpler, more business-friendly tax system that will benefit the people of this state. We must also cut bureaucratic red tape, because our agencies need to operate from the premise that they exist to serve the people and businesses of South Carolina rather than the other way around. Workers’ compensation reform and tort reform are also keys to improving our business climate and creating jobs. We must prioritize our infrastructure by strengthening our ports, looking at additional rail capabilities, expanding our air carriers and properly funding our roads.

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CH2: How will you make state government more accountable and better serve the needs of the people of South Carolina?

NH: South Carolinians are strong, resourceful and honest, and they rightfully expect a state government that understands it works for the people and not the other way around. We’re determined to bring it to them. From day one, we will demand accountability and reform across state government. That begins with mandatory voting on-the-record in the legislature, which will bring a conscience to the General Assembly.

It is the only true way for the people to know how their legislators are representing them and how tax dollars are being spent. Accountability and reform also means capping state government spending.

Government should never grow faster than the taxpayers’ ability to pay for it. We need term limits in Columbia, because government needs a constant influx of fresh faces, fresh voices and fresh ideas. Legislators should be required to disclose the sources of their income so that both the legislator and the public know exactly when and why a legislator should recuse him or herself from a particular vote or process. This will help bring an end to conflicts of interest in the legislature. Finally, it’s time to modernize our state government. Study after study has reached the same conclusion: Our state government is fragmented, unwieldy and unaccountable, making it one that is both too expensive and inefficient rather than one that works for the people and is organized by the needs of those being served. The Haley administration will bring efficiency and accountability to state agencies through reducing the number of constitutional officers from our current nine closer to the national average of four and by moving the day-to-day functions of the Budget and Control Board to an agency in the governor’s cabinet.

CH2: What will you do to improve South Carolina’s public schools?

NH: I have two children in public schools and am fully invested in seeing the quality of our education improve, not just for them, but for all children in South Carolina. Our students deserve a government that is committed to improving our education system, not just throwing dollars at it. Money does not help a child if it has to go through thousands of bureaucrats and 85 school districts to get to the classroom. I went to a rural school in Bamberg where everyone took care of everyone else. I’ve lived in Orangeburg where teachers struggle so much with discipline they don’t have the opportunity to teach—and kids don’t have the opportunities to learn. And now I represent Lexington where every public school is like a private one. That disparity is wrong, any way you look at it. We owe it to every child in this state, no matter where they live, to make their education a priority, and that means completely reforming our education funding formula.

CH2: Do you support charter schools?

NH: South Carolina’s 37 charter schools have successfully integrated themselves into local communities and successfully supplement current education options. While still public schools, these unique institutions have enough autonomy and flexibility to use innovative education techniques, provide outstanding education and focus on specialized areas such as technology, math and science. This allows for an engaged and lively education environment and does not require students to completely leave the public school system in order to find a school that suits them. The answers to expanding charter school use in South Carolina are similar to the ones for other public schools. Improved budgeting practices and allowing flexibility can drive dollars to the classroom, making it financially possible for more charter schools to operate. Alternative teacher certifications for industry-specific vocational programs, combined with generally smaller classrooms, can improve student recovery and high school graduation rates. Finally, these charter endeavors create totally new schools that have a modern mission and measurable goals in place before the first student walks through the door. This can mean fresh starts for thousands of South Carolina’s students every year; this is not an opportunity we can let pass us by. 

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a Blue Oasis

Asian Bistro

“I

t’s definitely calming,” says owner Wei Zhu, 31, gesturing to a sea of blue microbulbs that illuminate the dining area in his new restaurant. “Very peaceful.”

Color symbolism suggests that blue-lit rooms promote creativity, intuition and relaxation.

Whether by design or coincidence, the effect works.

The sleek, ambient lighting gives Asian Bistro, one of Hilton Head Island’s newest eateries, an inviting, almost otherworldly feel. And since opening in early July, the restaurant has quickly distinguished itself as one of the area’s must-see dining destinations.

“Most people that have come in here leave very impressed. I think the first impression is shock, like ‘Wow, this is very nice,’” he said. “You have a lot of people moving here and visiting here from big cities, and I think they want this type of [dining] experience.”

The restaurant layout is an interior designer’s dream, balancing measured refinement with a brash sense of adventure. Tight leather chairs and boothbacks, imported from China, complement rows of glass dining tables with a chic, postmodern verve. The walls, awash in diffused cobalt light, are a pleasing marriage of sandstone and mahogany.

The room’s clean lines and geometric shapes are simple, yet somehow feel serious, thoughtful. Think tranquil pan-Asian retreat meets sleek New York City nightclub, but without the velvet rope, musclebound bouncer or the $20 cover charge.

A thirst for travel—to New York, to Hong Kong, to China—helped to inform Zhu’s stylish, upscale vision.

“You go to a nice hotel or a nice restaurant, and you [try to] make a [mental] note of things,” said Zhu.

Asian Bistro

The room’s clean lines and geometric shapes are simple, yet somehow feel serious, thoughtful.

Think tranquil pan-Asian retreat meets sleek New York City nightclub, but without the velvet rope, musclebound bouncer or the $20 cover charge.

“I’d start thinking, ‘Oh, that’s something I like. Can we do that?’”

Zhu’s bold vision takes center stage at the restaurant’s small yet luxurious bar. A collage of blue mosaic tiles—navys, royal blues, periwinkles and turquoises—canvas the back wall of the bar.

A black granite countertop melds harmoniously with the metal low-back stools that outline the area’s perimeter. The piece de resistance—a stunning circular aquarium—is home to an exotic moon jellyfish that captivates those waiting barside for a table or enjoying a cocktail.

Zhu worked diligently with a local architect to come up with just the right ‘look’ for his new place. The result is a resounding visual success—an elegant mixture of soothing colors and materials, executed with an understated Zen-like efficiency.

The restaurant boasts a menu that blends the best of different parts of classic pan-Asian cuisine, a sprawling tribute to the continent’s Chinese, Japanese and Thai influences. If you’ve had a dish somewhere else, chances are Asian Bistro has it too. The menu, divided into sections by cuisine, includes literally hundreds of choices for even the pickiest of palates. “Sex on the Beach,” a sushi roll with tempura shrimp, spicy Ahi tuna, white tuna, avocado and caviar, is among the menu’s early standouts. And if it’s Kung Pao chicken, beef teriyaki, or Peking duck that you want, you’re in the right place, too.

“It’s very convenient. We don’t want the customer to leave and go somewhere else,” said Zhu, referring to the bistro’s extensive menu. “We can do just about everything here.”

After running Empire Szechuan (a traditional Chinese carryout spot) for over a decade in the same building, Zhu decided it was time for a change.

“I figured it was about time for an upgrade. I always wanted to do something contemporary,” he said.

Even amid financial uncertainty, Zhu trusts in his business model. He believes diners will always value a refuge like his where they can leave their worries behind.

“The economy does present a challenge sometimes,” said

Zhu, who offers $2.99 martinis during Asian Bistro’s budgetconscious daily happy hour. “But I think people still like to go out and have a nice meal, as long as it’s at a reasonable price and a nice place. People are always searching for a nice place to go, to invite their friends.”

Like many restaurant owners, he is a jack of all trades, switching from one activity (and language) to another with a breathless efficiency. On a busy Friday night, you might find him chatting tableside with a group of regulars or tourists. A moment later, he may be putting the finishing touches on your General Tao’s Chicken. Then, as fast as you can say “dim sum,” he’s helping his waitstaff clear off a table for a party of five waiting at the door.

“I’m here all the time, I’ll take care of anything, everything— whatever you need,” said Zhu, who pauses to seat a twotop during a steady September weekday lunch. “If there’s a problem, I’ll fix it.”

For lesser mortals, the challenges of owning a restaurant can often be a recipe for burnout. Not for Zhu, who seems to thrive on the constant activity.

“I spend a lot of hours here, so you kind of have to enjoy it,” said Zhu, who lives with his wife and two kids at a midisland home. “When you really love the work, you never have to  complain about a late night or early morning.”

Asian Bistro is located at 51 New Orleans Road and is accessible off of both Pope Avenue and Highway 278. The restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering a lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Delivery, catering and carry-out options are available. For more information or for reservations, please contact Asian Bistro at (843) 686-9888.

PRODUCED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY KRISZTIAN LONYAI

INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE / ARTICLE BY COURTNEY HAMPSON

C2 EXCLUSIVE

“No doesn’t mean never, it just means not yet.”

Wise words uttered by Candice Accola’s father, and the inspiration she needed to continue auditioning, hoping for the perfect role. It worked.

In grade school, scary movies were an essential element of any slumber party for Accola. She grew up shrieking to the Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer thrillogies. So, it is only natural that once she determined that acting was her career path, she would land her breakout role on the hit television series The Vampire Diaries.

For Accola, her role is proof that dreams do come true. For the rest of us, it is the realization that, at some point over the last few years, the vampire genre has become a pop-culture phenomenon. It’s saucy, sexy, and STYLING: LAURIE VIGLIONE, MAKE-UP: MARA ZAL

fraught with innuendo. Oh, and there’s blood (corn syrup and Jell-O) and fangs if you’re into that kind of thing.

On The Vampire Diaries, Accola plays “Caroline Forbes,” who in the first season was of the nonvampire persuasion (we thought!), yet a selfish, bitchy, “frenemy” who was always out to win the popularity contest.

“As the season progressed, I think the writers gave the character the opportunity to be so much more than any stereotype. The audience got to see that all of her external characteristics were really just a front for her insecurities and her constant need to just feel loved,” said Accola.

The writers may have also seen the spark in

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Accola, who has made this role her own.

At the end of season one “Caroline” was in a car crash, and her fate was unknown.

However, just days after the premiere of season two, fans were in a tizzy and the Internet was all abuzz with the revelation that Caroline survived the crash and, in a dramatic twist, is indeed a vampire. The plot thickens.

As a fan of the genre, it is clear that Accola isn’t spooked easily. She admits to an adventurous spirit, but very little scares her. “I’m pretty adventurous person but I’ve never ridden on a motorcycle,” she said. “The thought of not controlling the situation is what scares me more than being on a motorcycle. For instance, I love driving jet skis, but if I have to ride on the back of one, I’m a pain in the ass for whoever’s driving it!”

Ah, so it is control she seeks.

She has it. At a mere 23 years of age, she is on her own in Atlanta, where the series films, and completely in control of her future.

Raised in Orlando by her surgeon father and engineer mother, Accola remarks that it was “quite a curve ball” to her parents when she decided to pursue acting.

Yet, her parents are her biggest fans, and together with her brother Kree, they tune in each week to watch The Vampire Diaries. Accola admits that it warms her heart when she sees Kree’s Facebook updates telling all of his friends to tune in and watch his big sister on TV. While she is not one to get ahead of herself and appreciates all that she has today, Accola continues to dream big. Her dream role? “A biopic seems like it would present the kind of role that would scare me the most and create the most challenges. When things are uncomfortable and scary, that’s when you find out how capable and strong you really are,” she said.

And, she thinks a lot about the kind of career she wants to have. When asked if there is an actor’s career she

wants to emulate, Accola hesitates and says, “I think about this question a lot. Then I feel overwhelmed by this pressure to live up to somebody else’s achievements according to their timeline. I respect so many actors’ paths and choices. But if I keep paying attention to what they’re doing, I lose focus on where I’m at in my own journey. I’m focused on where I want my own career to go. Anything is possible in this business.”

When she isn’t dodging vampires on set in Atlanta, you’ll find Accola at the DeKalb Farmers Market, taking guitar lessons, riding her bike, seeing a movie or reading. (Specifically, she’s just convinced the other ladies on set to start a book club in their down time, and they’ll be tackling the Stieg Larsson Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series first.)

Luckily, Accola also set aside some time to indulge CH2 in a little Inside the Actor’s Studio- like Q&A. Here, we get a little more insight into her persona, a la Proust and James Lipton. I think you’ll agree that she has her head and her heart in the right place.

Q. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A. A hammock, on a beach, with the one I love, after a Sunday BBQ

with family and friends.

Q. What is your greatest fear?

A. Fear itself. That quote’s an oldie but goodie.

Q. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

A. My inner monologue when it becomes plagued by fear.

Q. What is the trait you most deplore in others?

A. Closed mindedness.

Q. What is your greatest extravagance?

A. Dinners and dinner parties. And vintage jackets that are ridiculous

to wear in L.A. or Georgia.

Q. What is your current state of mind?

A. Focused.

Q. What do you dislike most about your appearance?

A. Everyone has insecurities about their appearance. Rather than

single those out I’d rather embrace mine in a positive way.

They’re what make me, me.

Q. Which living person do you most despise?

A. It takes a lot of time and energy to despise someone. I focus my

energy on the people I love.

Q. What is it that you most dislike?

A. Questions that ask you to pinpoint negative things in your life.

(Touché! Love this girl.)

Q. What do you most value in your friends?

A. An unconditional love without judgment, a willingness to agree to

disagree, an ability to go with the flow.

Q. What or who is the greatest love of your life?

A. Life itself.

Q. When and where were you happiest?

A. Whenever I’m laughing with friends, loves or family. A glass of

wine in hand is the cherry on top!

Q. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

A. I’m in my 20s. I change constantly as it is.

Q. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

A. Thus far, my greatest achievements have been signing a record

deal, being a part of the record breaking Miley Cyrus “Best

of Both Worlds” tour and booking the job of Caroline on The

Vampire Diaries.

Q. Where would you like to live?

A. Seattle.

Q. What is your favorite word?

A. “Oh-my-goodness.” When I say it, it’s one word.

Q. What is your most treasured possession?

A. A purple trunk of my childhood memories at my parents’ house.

Q. What is your most marked characteristic?

A. My ability to find true excitement in life’s mundane things.

Q. Which historical figure do you most identify with?

A. Benjamin Franklin.

Q. On what occasion do you lie?

A. When I’m asked which historical figure I most identify with.

Q. What is your motto?

A. It always works out.

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B smile eautiful

Compliments of island family Dental “Wow, you look great! You have an amazing smile. Who’s your dentist?”

Young or old, man or woman, there’s just something about receiving a compliment that never seems to get old or go out of style. Whether it’s from a friend, a loved one or the barista making your caramel macchiato at Starbucks, it’s truly nourishment for the soul.

Dr. Kevin Fader, D.M.D, knows a thing or two about flattery.

As one of Hilton Head Island’s top dentists, he knows how to make you look good—and feel good—about your oral health.

And he’s the man you may need to thank the next time you’re getting showered with praise about your appearance.

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As a general dentist, Dr. Fader provides routine dental care (regular cleanings, x-rays, fillings, root canals) with an emphasis on stopping problems before they start with a commitment to proper oral hygiene—brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits.

“Prevention is the key,” said Fader, who completed his formal dental education at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine. “Once it happens, it happens. That’s fine, we can fix it. But we try to stress prevention first.”

The biggest growth area in Fader’s practice, however, has been in the field of cosmetic dentistry, which specializes in improving the overall beauty of the mouth and smile. Island

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Family Dental offers a diverse suite of cosmetic procedures and services, including whitening, contouring, bonding, veneers, bridge and crown work.

Fader concedes that a beautiful smile is in the eye of the beholder, but for those patients who decide they want to make a change, cosmetic dentistry can truly be a blessing.

“The advantages are numerous now with what the labs can do,” said Fader.

“The work we can do now with cosmetic dentistry—it totally changes peoples’ lives.”

Fader and his staff have a cultivated a family approach to dentistry that shows up in every corner of his approach. It’s in

the name of his practice (Island Family Dental). It’s in the latex gloves that he and his staff blow up to make children feel more comfortable. It’s in the fact that they always accept new patients, and in the explicit promise he makes to see those in pain for same-day emergency care. And ultimately, it’s in the ongoing relationship he and his team try to build with clients.

“I like to think that we treat all our patients like family. I won’t recommend anything to [a patient] that I wouldn’t do for myself or my family,” says Fader, a father of two, Garret, five, and Gracie, seven. “As a dentist, there’s a trust that you need to build with your clients. You need them to feel comfortable with what

you’re doing. I enjoy the interaction with the patients, getting to know them as people. I think that goes in any business, you have to treat people with care.”

The technology boom of the last 20 years has taken dentistry into new frontiers that simply were not possible a generation ago. The advent of digital x-ray imaging, laser dentistry and lifelike cosmetics have changed the playing field for good. Consequently, Dr. Fader is able to do more, and in less time. Often the biggest obstacles are not “can we do it?” but “how much will it cost?” or, more importantly, “how do I feel about it?”

“For many people, it’s about pain, perception and cost,” said Fader, who

B smile purchased an existing practice when he started Island Family Dental in 2007. “If we could silence the drill and not use the needle, we’d literally have people lining up out our door.”

Like many local professionals, the siren call of coastal living eventually lured him from his successful practice in New Jersey to the beaches, bike paths and beauty of Hilton Head Island. For as long as he could remember, his family had been making annual trips down I-95 to the Lowcountry. His parents, Lynn and Arlene Fader, eventually bought a second home here, and are now year-round residents. His grandfather, Harold Sorensen, was part of the island’s progressive initiative to develop leisure paths in the 1970s.

He met his wife, Valerie, while vacationing on the beaches of Shipyard Plantation a little over a decade ago.

So perhaps, the move to South Carolina was inevitable. The rest, as they say, is history.

“We chose [Hilton Head] for the weather and the lifestyle. We wanted the year-round beautiful weather. It was vital that we be in an environment that caters to family and children,” said Fader. “The whole family can enjoy the island. I’ll run into people on the beach and they’ll say ‘You get to live here year round—you’re so lucky.’”

If you’re an Island Family Dental patient, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll be looking up at Dr. Fader from the dental chair for years to come. He hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father Lynn, 69, a respected and active oral surgeon on the island, and work well into his golden years.

“Dad’s still in his prime,” he said proudly. He even joked that his son Garret, might join the Island Family Dental practice in another 20 years or so.

“This is a profession [where] you can really work for a long time,” said Fader, who stays fit by playing golf, tennis and outdoor sports. “As long as you have your hands and your vision, you can do this [type of work] as long as you want.”

In another 20 years, Fader would be in his early 60s. Like his dad, still in his prime.

Garret would be about 25, fresh out of dental school and ready to start his career.

It’s possible. At Island Family Dental, anything seems possible.

And that’s a compliment that should keep local smiles bright for years to come.  Island Family Dental is located at 2 Corpus Christie, Suite 202, near the Sea Pines traffic circle. Regular office hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 8 a.m.-Noon on Fridays. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Island Family Dental at (843) 8423555. You can also visit their website at www.islandfamilydental.com.

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The Least of

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Their Worries F

inancial advisor Todd Crutchley and family set down solid roots in the Lowcountry 19 years ago.

As an “Army brat,” he grew up everywhere. “I was born in Hawaii when it was a territory. My kids say that makes me really, really old. I think it makes me cool,” Crutchley said, laughing.

Though rather self-effacing, Crutchley does do “cool” things. He still plays adult soccer and drives an old Swiss Army Pinzgauer 716M, which he bought off the Internet, to work. This ultimate 4x4 is definitely cool.

The Least of

Their Worries Crutchley graduated from the American High School in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1974. He recently attended a reunion and jokingly observed, “Those cheerleaders were just as irritating at 60 as they were when they were 15.”

He spent six years in the U.S. Army following graduation from The Citadel in 1978. One of his tours took him to Lebanon. “I got to Beirut two weeks after U.S. Embassy bombing and left a few days before the Marines barracks bombing. I would have been there if we had not left that week,” Crutchley recalled. He very distinctly remembers why he left. His wife, Virginia, was about to deliver their first child.

While he was at The Citadel, he learned about and enjoyed the Lowcountry, though

he didn’t really know Hilton Head existed.

But a job offer from a brokerage house brought his young family to the island. He was in New England at the time and he and Virginia, who is from Charleston, wanted to move back the South Carolina.

president with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, a full-service securities-related financial services company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Crutchley heads up a branch office on May River Road in old town Bluffton.

He is a senior vice president with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company a full-service securities-related financial services company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Crutchley heads up a branch office on May River Road in old town Bluffton.

And it definitely suited. “It was the atmosphere, weather, the slower pace of life and now the ‘Bluffton state of mind’,” Crutchley said. He is a senior vice

He joined the company two years ago and opened the Bluffton office when his former firm changed ownership. “It started to have that ‘big bank’ feel,” Crutchley explained, “while Stifel has a small town type atmosphere.” So he switched. He describes Stifel as “very client oriented,” and that suits the way he likes to do things.

Being in the financial services business these past few years hasn’t been easy, Crutchley admits. “There have been huge changes, a lot of consolidation, and a lot of the old line firms are gone. A number of firms were taking risks that were just not suitable, in fact they were outrageous,” he said, then added, “Stifel wasn’t one of them.

“It is a very conservatively run company; its balance sheet is very strong, and it wasn’t subject to any of those problems.”

But Stifel is definitely “old line.” The company started doing business the same year the Pritchard House was built in Bluffton: 1890.

Actually, Stifel’s changes have been going in the other direction. It was named to Fortune magazine’s annual 100 FastestGrowing Companies list for a second consecutive year. The company ranked #5 in the Financial Services Industry and #65 overall. “I get exceptional service through this firm,” Crutchley said.

Crutchley also said that the online discount brokerage companies haven’t really affected him. “That hasn’t influenced me at all. In my business, people still want to talk to somebody. They still want to sit across from somebody. They want to feel a commitment. Being in that same geographical area as your client is part of that commitment. I like to be able to visit

“I like the interaction of people. I like the planning aspect, helping people have their dreams. My goal is to be the least of their worries, to be in the background,” Crutchley said.

with them, talk to them and understand their needs,” Crutchley explained. “With the online brokerage companies all you’re buying is a trade. I’m here for a relationship.”

Crutchley has been in the financial services business for over two decades and enjoys it immensely, especially financial planning. “I like the interaction of people. I like the planning aspect, helping people have their dreams. My goal is to be the least of their worries, to be in the background,” Crutchley said. “We basically start off with goals and work backwards. Really, the financial plan is

not difficult. The road is wide; you just need to stay between the lines. We try to come up with a financial plan they can live with, be comfortable with, within their tolerances.” While his biggest challenge is to help clients understand the reality of the market, there is one thing Crutchley said he learned a long time ago. “People understand cash. They don’t necessarily understand stocks; they don’t understand bonds and how they relate. But they understand cash. I make sure that when they want their cash, it’s there.”

Crutchley will be there too, in the background. 

“I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun—of happy memories that I leave when life is done.”—Robert Liggett

Don’t worry…be happy Parrot Cove Seafood Grill and Bar

Is it coincidence that when Jimmy Liggett talks of his comfortable, casual Parrot Cove restaurant, tucked around the corner from the King Neptune statue (take a left and then a left again) at Hilton Head’s Shelter Cove Harbour, that he repeatedly mentions keeping customers and employees happy in a laidback style—or does the apple not fall far from the tree?

Robert Liggett, Jimmy’s father, passed away in 2006 at the age of 76.

He was a twin, who, with his brother, started a construction company in Columbus, Ohio, built and managed 400 apartments, and was among the first to get into the racquetball club business back when racquetball appeared to be the next big thing.

“They were my inspiration,” said Jimmy. “They were self-made people.

I grew up with a hammer in my hand, working summers and weekends in construction, but always knew I wanted to live at the beach. I also knew I didn’t want to be banging that hammer for the rest of my life” The Liggett family vacationed in Myrtle Beach, but just before graduating from Hocking College in 1984, with a degree in the culinary arts and hotel and restaurant

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management, Jimmy and friends discovered Hilton Head Island. Of the 30 or so who came down that summer, most decided to come back and stay to work in restaurants, become firemen, open retail stores and get into real estate.

Jimmy quickly became chef at the Long Cove Club, then the Café de la Place in Wexford, owned at that time by the Rossman Corporation (owners of Damons).

He opened restaurants for Rossman in Boca Raton and then in Atlanta; but during the hot summer of ’86, he bumped into Scott Allen, who at the time was general manager at Harbourmaster restaurant on Hilton Head Island.

“We talked, he talked beach, and I immediately packed my bags and moved back,” said Jimmy. “I missed the water.”

Later that summer, Hilton Head Island became permanent for Jimmy Liggett. What followed were stints as a scuba instructor, head chef at Harbourmaster, a couple of years schlepping drinks at the Tiki Hut and opening the Factory Creek Landing on Lady’s Island, where he met his wife, Boodle, from Beaufort.

Photography by Mark Staff

Don’t worry…be happy

“I worked for him then,” she said with a smile. “Now (she gives him a smooch) he works for me.”

From 1998 to 2003, Jimmy was chef at Remy’s Seafood, and then finally, in 2003, he had a chance to open his own restaurant—a thought he’d had all along—and with a particular theme in mind (think beachy, Caribbean, The Keys, Jimmy Buffett and steel drum bands) in Shelter Cover, where Bistro 17 is now located.

It was a small space—900 square feet, with a couple of booths inside and a tiny kitchen. But the Parrot Cove Café was Jimmy Liggett’s alone, and he applied the experience he’d gained, his vast knowledge of Hilton Head Island, a particular passion for seafood preparation, décor by Boodle and a simple philosophy: “Specialize in family dining, give people what they want and make them happy.”

Success of that restaurant led to the most recent move— to a larger space, with about 100 seats and a straight shot to what he calls the “Shannon Tanner stage.” In the summer, the combination of Jimmy’s approach to casual family dining, the nightly entertainment, the Tuesday night fireworks over the harbor, and happy hour values, including all the Alaskan snow crab you can eat every night, has resulted in pleasantly packed evenings at what is now Parrot Cove Seafood Grill and Bar. Many nights this summer, Parrot Cove served more than 300 people, while maintaining a calm demeanor, with friendly, efficient wait staff and no drama. This summer Jimmy reports

< Jimmy Liggett Owner of Parrot Cove Grill

Shelter Cove Marina 843.341.3500 www.parrotcovegrill.com

a 30 percent increase in covers compared to a year ago, partly attributed to generally larger numbers of summer travelers and, in particular, to the acquisition of a liquor license last year after three years of trying.

He also points to a “great happy hour,” featuring $3 house wines, $1 off beer, $3 well drinks, that $10.99 Alaskan snow crab special, steamed local oysters, $.45 steamed shrimp and $.45 wings. He also hopes the Parrot Cove can become the fall place to be in Shelter Cove with outdoor TVs for fall football and free Wi-Fi. Parrot Cove Catering provides the entire menu to those who want to host parties and special events on boats, on the dock or elsewhere. The catering business has served Parrot Cove specialties on 110-foot yachts, at a party to celebrate a five-year sail around the world and at wide ranging gatherings and special events.

The Parrot Cove food philosophy is simple: good food and good portions at a good, fair price. This is not a place that just breads everything to taste the same. In fact, specialties reflect Jimmy’s inclination toward what he calls “country French”

cooking—especially his famous crepes, which come in main dish and dessert varieties. The menu also includes southern specialties like ribs and barbecue, classics like filet mignon and prime rib and pastas with a Parrot Cove twist.

But seafood is the star here. The “Sesame Encrusted Tuna with Three Sweet Thai Chili Shrimp” is a favorite, as is the “Seafood Stuffed Flounder.”

A few years ago, when there was time to go fishing, Jimmy would sometimes bring the day’s catch to the restaurant and cook it on the spot. His 11-hour days in the kitchen, shared with Chef Wendell Osborne and two others, prevent that these days, but it’s nice to know a restaurant’s owner knows his seafood. He also appreciates the value of local food purveyors and tries to buy locally whenever possible, all year long—but especially in “R” months when Bluffton oysters are in season.

What it comes down to at Parrot Cove is probably most accurately reflected in the “Boodle” décor inside the restaurant.

More than 40 colorful parrots take various forms: paintings, knickknacks, statuettes and trim pieces, and the rest of the decorations are decidedly nautical. It’s a treasure hunt just discovering all there is to see. And that’s the way it should be, said Jimmy. “The kids love that. We even bribe them with a dip in our treasure box if they clean their plates. And that makes the parents happy,” he said.

Happy kids and happy parents at Parrot Cove. Now why is  that no surprise?

Home & Garden C2’s Special Section As the weather cools off and winter approaches, we will be spending more time in our homes. In the pages that follow we profile a wide variety of home building professionals ready to make your home a “sweet” place to spend the day.

Think Green

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Like it or not, building green is what we all will be doing in the very near future.

Real Estate Update

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Richard Neste, managing broker for Foundation Realty, explains why it’s a buyer’s market— and offers tips for sellers.

Working with an Interior Designer

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No matter the scope or scale of your endeavor, chances are your project will go more smoothly with the help of a professional interior designer.

Make Nature’s Beauty a Vital Part of Your Home

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Lowcountry Master Gardeners show you how

Proper Lake Management = Added Property Value

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Having water within sight of your home is considered added value to your property.

That’s Mulch Better!

Robert C. Dismuke, certified arborist, discusses a better, organic option for your yard.

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Green Building Here to Stay

Article by Howard Feldman

It is time to rethink this whole green building thing!

No longer a movement or a trend, green building is here to stay. I say to my fellow builders, remodelers, architects, engineers, and all of you in the building and real estate industry who are non-believers: “Like it or not, building green is what we all will be doing in the very near future.”

As tougher energy codes become adopted by state and town building departments, it won’t be long before new homes have to meet strict standards of performance in terms of energy use and indoor air quality. The affects of these codes will trickle down to remodeling existing homes as well.

As the nation’s housing stock gets built and renovated, it will be vastly improved.

We all know that building green is akin to adding some degree of cost to a project. Just how much depends on what priorities an owner has. But, that cost comes with benefit.

If you doubt it can be done reasonably, or if you have ever been told by a builder that a green house costs too much and isn’t worth it, well, that guy just doesn’t get it! Locally, green homes are being built with very little added expense and come with the rewards of huge energy savings over codebuilt homes.

Stricter energy codes will not give any one builder or remodeler any advantage over another since everyone will be playing by the same rules. However, it is easy to see why every contractor should already be paying attention to green building.

Doubt it? The Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity is currently building Energy Star certified homes in Savannah that are nearly 30 percent more efficient than code with practically no added cost. (If you want the details, e-mail me and I will be happy to share their success story.)

The up-side, though, is tremendous.

As a result of higher energy standards, homes will be built tighter with better windows and insulation, incorporating best building practices that enhance durability and efficiency. Home ventilation will finally get its due attention, as will air and vapor barriers, right-sized HVAC systems, energy efficiency, water efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

The building professional must have an understanding of building science and

how a house works as a system in order to ensure success. Without an understanding of these issues, failure in terms of occupant safety and comfort, wasted investment in upgraded equipment, and potential durability and health problems are quite possible, if not likely.

Stricter energy codes will not give any one builder or remodeler any advantage over another since everyone will be playing by the same rules. However, it is easy to see why every contractor should already be paying attention to green building. If you were renovating your home, given the pending energy codes, would you choose the builder who has invested in education and training, has perhaps obtained a green building certification, and who can explain what it all means to you? Or would you

select the contractor who would rather keep building to code (the minimum standard required by law)?

Where can you turn to for help?

The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association is just one resource available to everyone. The HBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Council for Green Building has over 50 highly skilled, educated, and trained professionals who are dedicated to making our world a better place. Oh, they get this stuff too! If you need a resource, advice, or information on green building, the HBA is a great place to start!

A word of caution With all the good comes some bad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenwashing,â&#x20AC;? best described as bogus claims made by contractors, manufacturers, and material suppliers promising unreal energy savings, is one problem that results from the move towards efficiency. Be cautious. If it sounds too good to be true, it can get expensive.

A home’s monthly energy bill is made up of many components (see chart to the right). There are misleading claims for products that promise 50 percent energy savings. What they are really saying is that their offering will improve only a portion of your bill by a certain percentage. Fifty percent of 10 percent is only 5 percent off the total bill. A 50 percent improvement in HAVC efficiency is still only a net 20 percent improvement. A far cry from 50 percent total savings.

With so much information readily available to consumers, the potential for good intentions with negative results is very real. A house has many systems that interact in many ways. Unfortunately, good ideas and good products can be installed in ways that promote problems rather than efficiencies.

How can you guard against this? Seek out a professional Home Energy Rater who is equipped with diagnostic tools

and knowledge that will provide you with a solid understanding of your house as it is now. He can advise you of the simple things you can do yourself that have little cost with big impact. A detailed energy audit will provide you with a prioritized list of problems, improvements, and recommendations.

Let’s make a distinction here.

‘Free” energy audits offered by various companies often end up as sales tools for their services and are anything but indepth and free.

There is no question that many new and existing homes are being built and remodeled with green features. These

properties will, in the future, no doubt be more desirable than those built to code.

Think about it from a buyer’s viewpoint and ask yourself which you would prefer: the house remodeled and updated to meet recent energy codes or the house down the street that wasn’t? Can you say “resale value”?

Where do you fit into the green movement? Have you changed any light bulbs yet? Would you prefer to live in a healthier house? Are you a believer? If not, it is time to open your mind and rethink  the whole green thing!

Howard Feldman, principal at Coastal Green Building Solutions, is a certified HERS Energy Rater, builder, and remodeler. He is the founder and chairman of the Hilton Head area HBA’s Council for Green Building and is admittedly just a little green crazy. howard@ coastalgreenbuildingsolutions.com.

It’s a Buyers’ Market Article by Richard Neste

If you’re a buyer in today’s market, the following tips will help you stay on track to find the best property, in the best location, for the best price.

1. Get pre-qualified. Interest rates continue to be at an all-time low. Sit down with a mortgage professional to figure out what price range you can afford. If you have to sell your property before you can buy the next, save yourself the time and aggravation of looking at properties that are not in your price range. Get a pre-approval letter from your lender before you start to look at property so when you find your perfect property in the perfect location, the seller knows that you mean business and that you’re ready to buy now.

2. Study the local market. While most buyers think they are experts in buying real estate, not every buyer has the product knowledge of the communities that they are looking in. Get market statistics from local professionals who represent buyers and sellers in the community you’re looking for to help speed up your learning curve.

3. Learn more about foreclosures & short sales. Yes, these types of properties draw the majority of interest from buyers in today’s market. While every buyer wants to get a great deal, not all foreclosures and short sales are great deals. Do not discount the fact that many of the best deals in our local communities are not short sales or foreclosures. While the initial interests of most buyers are in these types of distressed properties, a buyer needs to be aware of some of the pitfalls. Working with a Realtor who is certified by the National Association of Realtors in short

sale and foreclosure transactions can make all the difference.

These types of transactions typically require specialized attention.

4. Assemble your dream team. Selecting the right professionals to help assist you in the buying process requires some careful planning. Realtors, attorneys, property inspectors and mortgage lenders are typically used in all transactions. Select three individuals from each field and spend some time interviewing before you get started. Not sure where to start or who to interview? Try the Internet.

Google keywords that relate to what you’re looking for to do some passive research on each company before you pick up the phone. According to a 2009 National Association of Realtors survey of homebuyers, communication and product knowledge were the two most important qualifications that homebuyers looked for when selecting their real estate professionals.

It’s A Sellers’ Market If you’re a seller in today’s market, the following tips will help you sell your property in the shortest amount of time while getting the most amount of money.

1. Know your motivation. Many sellers in today’s market are up against other extremely motivated sellers.

When you’re thinking about putting your property on the market, remember the 3 Ds: Death, Divorce & Debt. Estate liquidators, ugly divorces and bank-owned properties are all motivated sellers. They care less about the property and

more about the bottom line. Few sellers are in a position to compete with these types of properties, so you should really discuss the pitfalls of selling your home in an already saturated market.

2. CMA’s & appraisals. Many appraisers and real estate professionals will give you a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) or an appraisal as a guide to let you know what your property is currently worth in their professional opinion. Now we all know that if you ask three people what your property is worth, you will probably get three different answers. To get the best estimate possible, calculate your total amount of heated square feet.

Then calculate the total cost per square foot of comparable properties in your community that have sold in the last 90 days. So many people make the mistake of using old appraisals when thinking about the value of their property. An appraisal is one person’s opinion of value for the day of the evaluation. It does not mean that an appraisal from two years ago is still accurate.

3.

Exposure, Exposure, Exposure. When buying real estate,

the most important characteristics are Location, Location and Location. When selling real estate, it’s all about your exposure! The National Association of Realtors has been on record saying that over 90 percent of homebuyers use the Internet to find real estate information during their search for a new purchase.

The Internet is the most powerful marketing tool. It is open for business 24 hours a day and can reach an unlimited number of potential buyers all around the world. Get your listing on websites that have the greatest amount of traffic for homebuyers in your area. You will increase your chances of having your property seen as well as improve the likelihood of selling your property a lot faster than any open house or classified ad. Remember, the majority of the people who buy property in our area are not from here. More buyers are using the Internet first, so in order to increase your salability, you need to increase your visibility.

4. One percent for guaranteed success. This tip will not work for everyone, but for those who follow this

rule, you can thank me all the way to the bank. After determining your asking price, take one percent and reinvest into the property. If you’re trying to sell your home for $500,000, take one percent of the asking price and put that $5,000 to work for you. Make sure your property has nice curb appeal. Update fixtures, paint shutters, remove any eye sores and get your home professionally cleaned from top to bottom to make sure you’re putting your best foot forward.

Inventory is sky high and competition is fierce. Don’t be cheap; it will cost you more in the long run.  Richard Neste is the managing broker for Foundation Realty. The brokerage is one of the fastest growing real estate companies on Hilton Head Island and has recently become one of the top 10 companies for volume and transactions, according to the Hilton Head Island Realtors Association. Foundation Realty is located at 22 Folly Field Road. You can reach them at (843) 686-4002 or visit them on the Web at www.HiltonHeadRealEstateS.com and www.BlufftonRealEstateS.com.

Working with an

Interior Designer Article by Gregory Vaughan • Photographs courtesy of Kelley Designs

Are you planning on building a new house here in the Lowcountry or remodeling your existing home? Might you be considering an addition, or do you just want to freshen the outdated décor in a room or two? No matter the scope or scale of your endeavor, chances are your project will go more smoothly with the help of a professional interior designer.

Working with an interior designer is probably every

homeowner’s dream. Surprisingly, many have the misconception that hiring a specialist is an indulgence only for the rich and famous. Visions of some flamboyant, larger-than-life character who comes into your home and takes over your sense of style while depleting your bank account are simply not true. A professional designer can be an invaluable part of the process and ensure that you get the most bang for the buck.

Interior designers can save you money An interior designer can help you avoid costly mistakes. Maybe it is as simple as helping you avoid ordering a custom sofa that is too large and cannot be returned. Maybe it is more complex whereby that extra set of eyes can scrutinize plans and catch design glitches before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too late. From door swings that are awkward to missing or misplaced electrical outlets, the interior designer can alert clients to potential problems. In addition, an experienced designer will know which items you may want to splurge on and offer economical solutions for others.

Establishing a design scheme If you watch HGTV, thumb through shelter magazines, or have visited a home improvement store lately, you already know the endless options of styles and products available to embellish your home. Having a professional on hand to help you navigate this vast sea of possibilities is crucial in establishing a direction for the dĂŠcor of your interiors. Unlike design shows on television, design schemes are not pulled together in five minutes or entire projects completed in an hour. A designer will spend time 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.

Problem solving Designers are trained to address awkward spaces or difficult rooms. They will solve problems of poor traffic flow and awkward furniture arrangement. They can create excitement in featureless rooms, suggest storage solutions or help determine what to do with a problematic window. The designer brings to the table an understanding of how color, scale, and light will affect a space

Designers are trained to address awkward spaces or difficult rooms. They will solve problems of poor traffic flow and awkward furniture arrangement.

and may present options the homeowner had not previously considered, offering a fresh eye and perspective.

Coordination and project management Interior designers have experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors and artisans in a timely fashion.

This ensures 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 arrive.

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.

Time saving Most designers can offer one-stop shopping for clients with their vast resource libraries offering a variety of fabric swatches, furniture catalogs, window covering samples, wallpaper books, paint chips, and Rolodexes 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.

Flexible Fees Interior designers can offer several options for their services ranging from one-time consultation fees to hourly charges or flatfees. All you have to do is ask. For example, if you just wish to have someone come into your home and assess a particular room and provide some suggestions, they may charge a flat fee. If you are building and want help with cabinetry design, granite and tile, paint colors and carpeting, they are most likely to charge you an hourly fee for these selections. Designers are also happy to work with your architect on space planning during the design phase for an hourly

fee. If furnishing a whole house (existing or new) most designers will agree upon a percentage of the cost of furnishings and provide a full service installation of these items.

Selecting a designer Once you have determined your need for an interior designer, selecting one is the next step. Ask your architect, builder, or realtor for a recommendation. If you have a friend who has used a designer in the past, ask him or her about the experience.

Don’t worry if your friend’s tastes differ from yours; a talented designer can work with many different styles and tastes.

Look through local home magazines or visit sales models in new developments and ask who did the interiors.

After you have compiled a list of potential designers, conduct interviews to see whom you would like to work with on the project. Visit their design studios. Be honest about your expectations, desires and, most importantly, your budget.

Ask to see their portfolios, get a list of references and make a few calls. Consider a visit to a recent project—most designers will be able to make these arrangements.

It is one thing to see a pretty picture, but to actually be able to walk into the finished product is truly telling.

Communication is key. By doing a little homework you can select the right professional to help make your dream home come together. 

If you go What: Lowcountry Master Gardener

Make Nature’s Beauty a Vital Part of

Your Home

Lowcountry Master Gardeners show you how

Tour and Plant Sale When: Saturday, October 16, 2010, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tickets: $15 advance/$20 day of event

Tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Hilton Head

Article by Chris Rosenbach

On Saturday, October 16, The Lowcountry Master Gardener Association is hosting its third annual Tour of Master Gardens. This is your opportunity to meet the local experts and get the real dirt on local gardening. Seven private gardens, located from Sea Pines to Moss Creek, will be on tour. Tour goers may visit the gardens in any order they choose. Maps will be provided on the tickets.

Each garden is owned and lovingly cultivated by a Master Gardener. All tour gardens will be staffed by Master Gardener volunteers. Tour attendees will

have the unique opportunity to view the gardens and also direct all their plant and growing questions to the gardening experts. All plants will be labeled, and viewers will be able to see what grows well in what environment. Attendees are encouraged to bring cameras, and/or paper and pencil to record their favorite items in the landscapes.

Whether you enjoy your garden with your early morning coffee or your glass of wine at sunset, you can create your own special space to attract birds, butterflies and wildlife. Many plants thrive here

Beauty & The Beach Salon Burke’s Pharmacy Bruno’s Nursery The Greenery

Bluffton The Garden Gate Nursery The Green Thumb Nursery Markel’s Gift Shop Sunshine Nursery

Beaufort Buds & Blooms Nursery Plant Folks Nursery On the day of the tour, tickets will be available for $20 at Hilton Head Island High School. For more information, please contact Chris Rosenbach at (843) 681-2618.

If you find plants you admire during the tour, there’s a good possibility you’ll be able to buy them at the sale being held at Hilton Head Island High School. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go early for the best selection.

just like Jack’s bean stalk. However, some traditional species we expect to grow may suffer from an early demise because of the soil, climate differences and exposure to salt air found in this unique area of the country.

Often we will gravitate toward our old faithful hostas or peonies, expecting a traditional seasonal growth and display, only to be disappointed by their failure to thrive. The tour is a fabulous opportunity to witness and learn about a whole new world of possibilities. You will see many new and beautiful plants that can introduce new pleasures to your garden. The best way to learn about and identify them is to see them in their natural habitat. You will be able to ask questions: Does it like sun or shade? Should I fertilize it? When and with what? You can even inquire as to special problems you have in your garden and have Master Gardeners suggest remedies.

One ticket gives you access to a bounty of information all in one day. (continued on next page)

Master Gardener Defined The Low Country Master Gardener Association is a non-profit volunteer organization that engages in projects and activities which promote and foster community enrichment in the areas of horticulture and ecology. Master Gardeners receive a minimum of 40 hours instruction and core training in soils, plant nutrition, basic botany, plant pathology, entomology, and all types of gardening, landscape design and several other related subjects. The organization partners with city, county and local governments as well as non-profit organizations for the beautification, education and preservation of our community.

In addition to the Lowcountry Master Gardener Association Educational Garden Tour, current area projects include: Beaufort City Buffer Demo Garden, Beaufort Farmers Market, Bluffton Boys & Girls Club, Bluffton Farmers Market, Habitat for Humanity Landscapes, Heyward House, Hilton Head High School, Hilton Head Plant Clinic, Hilton Head Public Library Memorial Garden, Hilton Head Island Welcome Sign, Honey Horn Butterfly Enclosure, Pass Along Garden, Pinckney Island Butterfly Garden, Rent a Master Gardener, Sun City Turf Love, and many more.

Learn more about the Low Country Master Gardener Association at lowcountrymga.org. For information about Master Gardener classes in your area, contact Laura Lee Rose, Beaufort County Horticulture Agent at (843) 470-3655 ext. 177.

Proper Lake Management = Added Property Value

by Wade Bales

Buy what you admire Another special opportunity awaiting you on October 16 is The Lowcountry Master Gardener Association Plant Sale. If you find plants you admire during the tour, there’s a good possibility you’ll be able to buy them at the sale being held at Hilton Head Island High School. It will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go early for the best selection.

There will be an abundance of plants and gently used garden-related “White Elephant” items for sale. Master Gardeners have been growing and contributing plants from their gardens for the sale all year. Prices promise to be very reasonable.

The LMGA will also be selling a CD/ DVD with photos of over 500 plant species, accompanied by a written list (continued on next page)

Many of us work hard to maintain and grow the value of our home and property— quite a challenge in today’s market! On a broader scale the quality of our communities can also add to the value of our homes. While we agonize over the design of our home, decor, and landscaping, often the presence of water nearby gets overlooked. Most of us living in the Lowcountry have lakes or lagoons near our homes. Do they add value to your property?

Few can argue that for the most part having water on or near your property increases the value of your property. But if your lagoons are always covered with “green slimies” (a.k.a. algae) or other aquatic plants, your economic value may be negatively affected. We have optimal growing conditions for aquatic vegetation: temperate climate, lots of sunshine (yeah!), and plenty of nutrients from lawns, roadways, and golf courses. Not all aquatic plants are bad; in fact, they may have been planted on purpose to provide fish and wildlife habitat. Managing your waters for the right balance of plants that also maintains the aesthetic value should be your goal.

Herein lies the challenge: create added aesthetic value to your property, and thus, overall real property value, while at the same time preserving the biological integrity of your lagoon(s). To accomplish this task, a myriad of factors must be considered, all of which are dynamic- water quality, water exchange rates, fertility, lagoon hydrology...the list goes on. Managing for optimum aesthetic value can be accomplished by coupling the knowledge of water quality dynamics, biological processes, aquatic plants, federal, state, and local regulations, and thorough knowledge of environmentally sound management practices available.

Having water within sight of your home is considered added value to your property.

If there are aquatic plants present, discuss this with your lake manager. Plants that you may consider an eyesore may have been planted specifically for wildlife as part of the development process. But they also could be volunteer plants that have not been controlled effectively. Knowing the difference will allow you to better market your home or help you understand how your community is managed to provide quality waters that augment your property value.

The LMGA will also be selling a CD/DVD with photos of over 500 plant species, accompanied by a written list of the botanical and common names, all of which thrive in the Lowcountry.

of the botanical and common names, all of which thrive in the Lowcountry. This is a great gift to a gardener and a wonderful source for personal reference.

In addition there will be fourteen other vendors at the sale: The Garden Gate Nursery; Grace Nursery (orchids, bromeliads and tropicals); The Green Thumb Nursery; Naturescape (native plants); Plantfolk Nursery (citrus, local plants); Sea Island Savory Herbs; Bloominâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Seasons Design (floral arrangements); Coastal Farm Supply and Hardware (garden supplies); Driftwood Designs (nature carvings); and Woodland Houses (handmade fairy houses); George Westerfield & Tom Kurtz (tool sharpening).

Proceeds from the tour and plant sale will support the 24 educational and beautification projects sustained by the Lowcountry Master Gardener Association.

A delicious addition In addition to the tour and plant sale, The Hilton Head Garden Club and the Avid Gardeners are joining forces to bake and sell continental breakfast and dessert offerings with proceeds to benefit Memory Matters and the Boys and Girls Club. An excellent lunch will also be for sale by Barrier Island BBQ. What a great way to spend a beautiful fall day. ď&#x201A;?

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mulch Better!

Article by Robert C. Dismuke, Certified Arborist

When most people think of mulch, they think of those little uniform shreds of cypress which are colored red to look so pretty. In truth, there is a wide variety of mulch to choose from.

The two major forms of mulch are organic and inorganic.

Some common forms of inorganic mulch include stone, lava rock, pulverized rubber and geo textile mats. These inorganic mulches benefit trees by retaining moisture and they also do not need to be replenished as often as organic mulch because they do not decompose. These qualities of inorganic mulch can also have negative impacts on the soil, because lack of

decomposition also means no nutrient replenishment, no improved soil structure, and no improved organic content. This is why most arborists and horticulturalists choose organic mulch.

Some of the most common organic mulches include wood chips, pine straw, tree bark, and even leaves. Wood mulch is preferred over pine straw or bark due to its faster rate of decomposition. This means the wood mulch will need to be replenished more often, but also means more benefits to soil quality.

When applying mulch, you should take care not to apply too thick. A fine mulch will need to be applied no more than two inches thick. More coarse mulch can be applied up to four inches thick.

Mulch applied too thick will cause anaerobic reactions which lead to fermentation. The production of alcohols and organic acids creates a harsh environment for specific decomposer organisms. These organisms are a key element needed to convert raw cellulose into energy-rich compounds which can be readily used by the trees.

Over-fertilization can also harm these beneficial micro-organisms due to build up of salts.

As you apply the mulch, remember to cover the root zone all the way to the drip line. Most of the feeder roots or hair roots are contained in this area, although they can grow several times that distance. Also remember not to apply chips directly against the bark of a tree because this can lead to excess moisture and will ultimately cause disease to set in. To be safe, start your mulch about 12 inches from the trunk of the tree.

Mulch can be acquired relatively easily in most locations and is usually inexpensive when purchased in bulk. Another option is to contact your local arborist. Sometimes they will deliver mulch inexpensively or even free. If you use fresh mulch or un-composted mulch, be sure not to spread it more than two inches thick, and avoid spreading around young trees. ď&#x201A;?

Reel Screens

From the outside

Article by David Tobias â&#x20AC;˘ Photography by John Brackett

The product that sells itself Okay everybodyâ&#x20AC;Ś who in sales wants a product that sells itself?

Rhetorical question. No need to raise your hand. But get ready for a bit of product envy, because Chip Bailey and Eric Schoeppe believe they have just the thing in Reel Screens, a remarkable bit of home amenity magic that, despite the name, has nothing to do with the film industry.

They represent and install a product whose reputation for remarkable sleekness, durability and convenience spreads from house to house by word

Reel Screens

Photography by Anne

> Eric Schoeppe

of mouth. If you see one you want one. In fact, you may want more than one for your doors, your windows, even your garage doors.

Decades after the concept was first tested and implemented in a limited fashion by Pella, the high profile window people, the idea of screen doors and windows sliding out from apparently nowhere and collapsing back to disappear inside a thin trim piece has gained traction.

Bailey, who represents and directs dealers for Reel Screens nationwide from a distribution hub right here on Hilton Head Island, says that he was first trained on Reel Screens sales by a slightly smug, completely confident comrade who maintained that a demonstration would likely result in the client’s attempt to pay for installation right on the spot.

“Yeah, right, I thought. But we went out to this lovely lady’s house with the product demonstration and she was just amazed,” said Bailey. “And sure enough, she was pulling out her checkbook before we were done, wanting to know how soon we could install Reel Screens in her house. It was pretty astonishing.”

Gone are the old days of the swinging screen door with the distinctive “creak, twang, slam!”

Schoeppe, who owns the Hilton Head Island area distribution rights for sales and installations, has had the same experience and estimates he closes 90 percent of the sales that involve a demonstration.

“We take a miniature model of the screens out to the homes to show and tell,” said Schoeppe with a laugh, “and it’s really true.

These screens are so slick, so futuristic, so safe and so simple that everyone wants them.”

Gone are the old days of the swinging screen door with the distinctive “creak, twang, slam!” In fact, in some neighborhoods, especially on Hilton Head Island, weather-related ordinances require that doors open out, which eliminates the possibility of screen doors that also open out. Reel Screens can be installed instead of screen doors, because rather than opening out or in, they simply pull across with an ease that is also quite remarkable.

They’re also safer than traditional screen doors and windows, thanks to a design that allows the screens to “give” if kids get a bit rambunctious and run through them or adults forget they’re there and try to walk through with, let’s say drinks, for example.

With old screens, the result would be torn out mesh, bent frames and pulled out splines. Not so these. Once the screens “give,” it’s just a simple matter of reseating them on the track, which

Reel Screens

The screens come in eight colors and can be matched to most house colors. Some customers even get a tad creative, requesting screen colors to match roofs or complement trim.

can be done in seconds, and then pulling the screen open or returning it to the frame canister where it lives.

Here’s the secret: There’s no smoke and mirrors; it’s all about magnets, weights, springs and pulleys—that’s the magic.

“The springs are in the housing,” said Schoeppe. “They’re so well-built, I’ve never seen one go bad, and I’ve been selling these for seven years. The only thing we’ve had to do is adjust the tensioner, and that’s part of the lifetime warranty.”

The screens come in eight colors and can be matched to most house colors.

Some customers even get a tad creative, requesting screen colors to match roofs or complement trim. The screens themselves can virtually disappear or can be opaqued to comply with design review requirements.

Bailey and Schoeppe say that now is the best time to consider installing Reel Screens.

Both are willing to admit that a South Carolina summer is not conducive to open doors, even allowing for prevailing beachside breezes. But fall, when doors can be opened, allowing cooler air to come in and circulate, is the best time to have screens that allow wind

in, but keep bugs out.

That’s why the strongest selling season for both Bailey and Schoeppe is autumn into early December. It’s also the reason that a relatively new product— power screens for porches, verandas and garages—has dramatically expanded in popularity.

Those who enjoy using outdoor space as an extension of their indoor space for entertaining and for workshops are most likely to love the Reel Screens power option, which is a real show-stopper. Managed by remote, the screens march into place at the touch of a button, soundlessly ascending or descending to open or close the space or soften the sunlight.

Being able to open doors, windows, porches and verandahs to fresh air is consistent with a stated mission of Reel Screens—to be energy efficient.

“The best energy you save is energy you don’t use,” said Bailey. “If you don’t have to run your heat or air conditioning, you feel better and you save money.”

Saving the customer money has also been high on the list of priorities for

Reel Screens and, along with the general economy, it’s one of the reasons that prices for the entire line have stayed steady over the past three years. The housing sales slowdown has actually benefitted Reel Screens sales as homeowners have turned their attention to home improvement.

Sun City especially has been a growth market for Schoeppe, who says that reasons for power screen installations vary from artists and those who tinker with cars—both of whom need retrofitted garage space that’s open to ventilation— to guys with “mancaves” complete with “kegerators” whose spouses prefer they enjoy the great outdoors on their own.

In most cases, the concept of Reel Screens sells itself. Homeowners love the ease and convenience, spouses see the value, artists see the practicalities, mancave guys get to see the great outdoors.

Everybody wins.  (You sales folks who want something that sells itself can put your hands down now).

Call Eric Schoeppe at 843.422.1789 for more information on Reel Screens.

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Riley modeling the lady bug costume. Riley is a sweet 1 year old that loves his buddy so much they come as a pair. (see Chloe on the next page.)

Article by Courtney Hampson

Photography By Anne

4,000 - 5,000 Four to five thousand unwanted and homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Beaufort County. That is not a typo. Four to five thousand every year. It is a heartbreaking statistic.

Chloe

She is modeling the Fairy tale princess costume. Chloe is an adorable 5 year old that Never leaves the side of her friend Riley. They would love a great home together!

Zeus This 10 month old strutting the Dogicula costume, is the sweetest gentleman. He would love to find a new best friend.

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our to five thousand unwanted and homeless cats and dogs are euthanized each year in Beaufort County. That is not a typo. Four to five thousand every year. It is a heartbreaking statistic.

Amy Moberly, executive director of Palmetto Animal League (PAL) witnesses that heartbreak every day. It is the reason she has dedicated the better half of this decade to being a part of the solution.

Palmetto Animal League (formerly Beaufort Humane Association) is a 30-

year young non-profit organization dedicated to being the voice for animals in need in the Lowcountry. PAL works tirelessly promoting pet adoptions, providing rescue, educating people about the humane treatment of all animals and ending pet overpopulation through lowcost spay/neuter services.

In 2002, PAL launched a foster care program, and in the eight years since, they have helped over 5,000 animals through rescue, foster care and adoption. What is most remarkable is that they did all of

this with no place to call home. PAL has no physical building, simply an extensive foster care network and a dedicated corps of volunteers.

However, this is all about to change.

On October 30, PAL will open its new Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park. There, they are creating a homelike atmosphere for the cats and dogs that need a home away from their forever home. “It is a halfway house,” said Moberly with a chuckle. “They are halfway home.”

And what a home it will be. Cage-

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less kitty condos will be available for the feline population. Puppies will room with their littermates and in some cases with Mom, too. A dozen kennels will allow dogs to live communally according to their pack profileâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;their personality types and dispositions will determine who their roommate is. The Lifestyle Room will feel like your family room at home, featuring couches and TV and offering a spot for the animals, and their human volunteers to horse around or simply relax.

Socialization is key for the animals to prepare them for their new families. The dual benefit for humans isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be ignored either. In fact, Moberly mused about singlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; activities at PAL. Hmmm, she may be on to something here.

Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center

Grand Opening!

When: Saturday, October 30 Where: Riverwalk Business Park, Okatie, SC Come dressed to celebrate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howl-o-weenâ&#x20AC;? and bring a treat for our furry friends. The Center appreciates donations of dog and cat food and treats, toys, and cat litter.

Visit palmettoanimalleague.org for details.

Moberly’s goal is to make the Adoption Center peoplefriendly too. “We want people to come in, feel comfortable and spend time here. And more importantly, we want them to return,” she said.

After all, the success of PAL has been built on the backs of their volunteers. PAL has more than 100 active volunteers who bathe, groom, socialize, and train the animals. Moberly also encourages volunteers to have a doggie date: take a road trip to Petco or Petsmart; walk on the beach; visit an outdoor café; play fetch at the dog park. (A date who doesn’t talk your ear off or pick his teeth during dinner or belch the alphabet. Score!)

“The mantra at PAL is that we work hard, but we also have fun,” said Moberly. Her warm and engaging personality supports that theory. Her eyes smiled as she reminisced about a woman visiting the PAL booth at Mayfest this past spring. There, she happened upon two dogs humping and commented, “Wow. PAL really does have fun!”

The work is fun. But, their goals are lofty. The Adoption Center has room for 120 adoption-ready cats and dogs, and Moberly hopes to adopt out 500 pets in the first year. They can’t do it alone.

And sadly, she said, “We won’t adopt our way out of the problem that exists.” But we can change the perception of this

Bella This year old is sporting the lil’ Lion costume. She is still full of puppy and needs a good family to love her.

problem, which Moberly indicates is the underlying cause. The negative stigma of shelter cats and dogs prevents many from making a shelter animal a member of their family. People hear “shelter” and they picture hundreds of skinny dogs, behind bars, with sad eyes. And then they are reluctant to pick just one, they feel guilt over leaving the other animals behind. So, folks avoid shelters.

And, as a result six to eight million cats and dogs will die this year in the United States.

These animals are not damaged goods. They are sweet, innocent, unique personalities, each hoping for a place to call home. And we—YOU—should give them a chance.  Visit the new PAL Adoption Center.

Volunteer. Laugh. Learn. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll meet the four-legged love of your life.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK STAFF

Dancing with the

Stars Hilton Head Style!

When: October 10, 2010 Where: The Westin Resort Time: 6-11pm What: An evening of dinner, dancing and live entertainment by Deas Guyz To benefit: Strive to Excel Tickets: $100 Call 843.689.4982 for tickets

Strive to Excel has paired local “celebrities” with the professional dancers from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Sandro Virag, Armando Aseneta, Lauren Hurley & Attila Malaczko) to put on a Dancing with the Stars competition live during the evening.

Participating local celebrities include Molly O. Smith (Bluffton Boys & Girls Club) Arleda James (WSAV), Robin Swift (The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn), Cinda Seamon (The Hilton Head Fire Department), Lisa Sulka (Bluffton Mayor), Blanche Sullivan (Urnge), Mary Amonitti (Candidate for Town Council), Eddie Days (FedEx), Ray Deal (The Hilton Head – Bluffton Chamber of Commerce) and Maggie Washo (CH2).

What is Strive to Excel?

Strive to Excel, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to serving as an educational facilitation system to enhance self-esteem, provide academic enrichment, and develop social skills in a diverse setting that will prepare students and their families to make informed decisions about post-secondary life and career choices.

The Strive to Excel Organization is proud to share with our Lowcountry community that as we enter into our 11th year of being in the business of selling “hope” to our Lowcountry youth, we have given nearly $350,000 scholarship dollars to

our graduating senior members. It is our hope that as we have nurtured them throughout their school years that they stay on a successful path as they enter their post-secondary educational career.

It is fundraisers like this (Dancing with the local Stars) that help us raise these much needed scholarship dollars for our senior members. We are most appreciative and grateful for our dedicated community’s support and the support of our parents, our board, our mentors, and the faculty and staff at all of our Lowcountry public schools who embrace us and support our mission. 

Article by Courtney Hampson

 “Learning is not a product of schooling but the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”

-Albert Einstein

Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island 

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ifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island, Inc. (LLHHI) provides the venue for just that—a learning institute (one of three hundred like it in the country) offering adults the opportunity to continue broadening their horizons and their brain power.

According to LLHHI’s community liaison Elisabeth Nantz, Life Long Learning of Hilton Head is a community of like-minded men and women who have a broad range of lifetime experiences to share and a desire to learn what others know. Members are passionate about living life to the fullest. “Curiosity and learning never cease,” she said.

How it works LLHHI offers peer-organized, peer-led and peer-taught courses on every imaginable topic from Civil War history to Southern gardening, medical ethics to space exploration, and literature to architecture and art. A volunteer curriculum committee (in fact, the organization is completely volunteer run) of some 20 members designs a balanced curriculum of courses, finds qualified instructors from both within and beyond the membership, and publishes a catalogue of the offerings from which members choose.

Different courses are presented each term (fall, winter and spring), and there are no prerequisites for enrollment. Generally, classes are scheduled for two hours a week, for a term of four to six weeks. A typical term might offer 20 to 24 courses from which members may select as many or a few that fit their schedule.

The cost Bound by a commitment to provide affordable, superior learning opportunities to the community, a nominal annual membership fee of $30 gets you in the loop. And, tuition charges between $35-$45, depending on the term, get you in the classroom.

LLHHI also collaborates with and provides financial assistance to other non-profit organizations whose constituents may benefit from the educational opportunities offered.

The experience Nantz says, “We believe the quest for knowledge is not bound by age, but is enhanced through life experiences and the sharing of ideas.”

As such, a number of thought-provoking topics are explored.

According to Nantz, one of their most popular classes is Current Events. This class meets weekly and is chaired by two people of different political persuasions. The discussion is always spirited and lively. Nantz says, “Whatever is happening in the news is fair game for discussion from both sides of the aisle, and you always leave the session feeling that you’ve been given another way to think about things.”

This fall, LLHHI will offer a Perspectives on Homosexuality course. This class, led by retired psychiatrist Dr. Rick Anderson and Dr. Mike Walsh, executive director of Mental Health America/Beaufort & Jasper and assistant professor

at USC School of Medicine, will focus on the historical, social, cultural, and political aspects of homosexuality. The duo will foster open discussion regarding etiology and attempts at “treatment,” the stigma associated with homosexuality, and cultural differences (yes, the U.S. is considered to be behind in our way of thinking when compared to other developed countries). The course will also tackle the gay marriage debate, and participants will be encouraged to ask questions and bring their own experiences to the table through panel discussions. Bravo!

The bottom line is this: LLHHI is certainly forward-thinking, and their course offerings will open your mind and make you ponder.

Need further proof? Also this fall, tune in for The Truth about Foreign Aid (ripe for political debate), Women in Espionage (just in case that lady who lives next door has always struck you as suspicious), and What is Your Personality (are you really the easy going guy that you think you are?).  Interested in learning more? Visit lifelonglearninghhi.org for the full course catalogue and details on how to join.

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he stock market is a big, bad scary place these days, and many of us just want to stick our heads, figuratively, under the covers by stashing our money into FDIC-insured money market funds and/or bank CD’s. Trouble is, of course, that the interest paid on these “investments” is barely worth the hassle of driving down to the bank and filling out the paperwork. Here are some alternative, relatively safe investments that you might want to consider.

The truth about risk In the financial universe, there is no reward without risk: The greater the risk, the greater the reward; the greater the reward, the greater the risk. Imprint this concept in your mind, and you’ll avoid virtually any scam and/or lousy investment dangled before you.

What exactly is “risk”? In financial terms, it’s normally defined as the deviation of actual returns of an investment from that investment’s average or expected return. This measure is called “standard deviation,” and the larger the standard deviation, the larger the “risk.” Over the long haul, say 30 years, this deviation is relatively small for all investments, including the most risky.

This is why financial planners will generally encourage younger

people to put most, if not all, of their investments in “risky” equities. However, over relatively short periods, say 10 years or less, the deviation from the norm can be substantial. As an example, the 100-year compound annual average return from 1909 through 2009 on the S&P 500 was 9.55 percent; but over the last 10 years, the compound average return has been 0.84 percent, with a standard deviation of 20.07 percent. Indeed, the annual swings have been wild in the last decade from a loss of 37.22 percent in 2008 to a gain of 28.72 percent in 2003.

A truly “risk-free” investment is one in which there is no deviation of actual return from expected return. This is exactly the case for an FDIC-insured, unrestricted money market fund, and this investment carries a commensurate low reward of about zero—actually one percent on average at Hilton Head banks, or $1 of interest per year per $1,000. Gives you goose bumps, doesn’t it? But that is the price for total safety.

Tip-toeing around the risk/reward curve So, making $1,000 per year on your million-dollar portfolio doesn’t cut it for you? Let’s look at some other possibilities for short to mid-term investments (e.g. 10 years) that will earn a little bit more for you with less risk than an all-stock portfolio.

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FDIC-Insured CD’s.

Like FDIC-insured money market funds, these investments have no “default risk,” but they do have penalties if you try to cash-out before the maturity date of the CD. Nevertheless, if you are willing to “lock-up” your money for three months, the rate (per a few financial Web sites) will generally be about 0.5 percent; if you are willing to commit for five years, it will be around 2.5 percent—slightly better than the money market rate.

Note: Don’t be overly concerned about the $250,000 FDIC limit. Any bank officer will be happy to show you how you can easily and legally expand your coverage to almost any dollar amount.

Treasury Bills, Notes, Bonds and TIPS. Treasury bills (“T-Bills”) are issued in maturities of less than a year, “T-Notes” in maturities of two, three, five and 10 years, and “T-Bonds” for 30 years. “Treasuries” is a generic term for all three.

With a T-Bond or T-Note, you will receive interest every six months and the principal amount at maturity. A T-Bill is bought at a discount to its price at maturity (a year or less), and the interest earned is effectively the difference between the maturity and purchase price.

Currently, T-Bills of one-year maturity are earning a pathetic 0.26 percent. Two-year notes are at 0.54 percent, and even a 10-year maturity is earning 2.61 percent. A 30-year bond locks in a rate of 3.64 percent.

All three treasuries as well as *TIPS can be purchased through www.treasurydirect. gov or a broker, or, and this is probably your best bet, by investing in a mutual fund that specializes in these investments.

The advantage of the latter strategy is nearly perfect liquidity (i.e. you can sell immediately if you have to) and also that you will typically receive interest payments on a monthly basis as opposed to semiannually as is the case with an individual treasury.

Treasuries have no default risk. However, the longer out the maturity date, the higher will be the inflation risks. In addition, unless it’s held to maturity, a treasury’s price will fluctuate due to general market volatility, general interest rate trends and currency rate factors. A jump of just one percent in general interest rates can send the price of a 30-year T-Bond down by 15 to 20 percent. *Treasury Inflation Protected Notes or “TIPS” are offered in 5-, 10- and 30-year maturities. As the name implies, they take inflation risk out of the treasuries by adjusting (upward only) the principal of the note by inflation; i.e. at maturity

you will be paid the higher of the note’s original principal or its inflation-adjusted amount. In addition, the semi-annual interest rate paid is based on the inflation-adjusted principal of the bond, so it can increase as well (or decrease if we have deflation).

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-BackedSecurities (MBS).

Unlike Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae is actually a part of a government agency, HUD. Ginnie Mae notes, which consist of large pools of mortgages, are the only mortgage-backed security backed by the full faith of the U.S. Government.

Thus, again, there is no default risk. However, there is interest rate risk, and there is also something known as prepayment risk, although that is probably not a major consideration now that mortgage interest rates are at historic lows.

G i n n i e M a e s a re c u r re n t l y y i e l d i n g about 3.5 percent and can be pur chased for a minimum of $25,000 from a broker or, again, better yet, through a mutual fund.

Corporate Bonds.

Corporate bonds are basically business IOU’s—a corporation is borrowing directly from you instead of a bank. These bonds come in all shapes and sizes, all risk levels, wildly varying terms, etc. Frankly, unless you have a lot on money, allowing you to properly diversify, and a broker whom you trust and admire without reservation, I would suggest avoiding individual bonds and sticking with bond mutual funds or “closed-end” funds. The latter is a specialty area itself, but one which a competent broker can guide you through. Either type fund will help you diversify and thus reduce your overall default risk and will give you access to the expertise of the bond fund manager (usually a very large and well-paid team).

There is, of course, default risk with corporate bonds; after all, they can’t print their own money. As with individuals, the higher the assessment of the company’s default risk, the higher the interest rate the company will have to pay. In addition, because of both increased default and interest rate risk, the longer the company is asking to borrow money, i.e. the longer out the maturity date of the bond, the higher the rate.

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A solid medium-term (average of three to five-year maturity), high-quality corporate bond fund currently pays about four to five percent, and interest is normally paid out on a monthly basis.

These funds will fluctuate in value, but historically far less than equity funds.

Municipal Bonds.

These are IOUs from cities, school districts, states and other taxing authorities. Ditto on all the caveats mentioned above for corporate bonds. I’d also add that these bonds, on an individual basis, can be extremely “illiquid”; i.e. difficult to sell when you are ready. If you invest in one individually, be ready to hold it till it matures.

Municipal bonds, for the most part, are tax-free at the federal level and bonds issued by South Carolina and entities within (e.g.

Beaufort County School District) are state-tax free for individuals filing a South Carolina tax return.

Municipal bond interest rates vary widely but are generally lower than comparably risky bonds because of the tax-free kicker. A bond fund that specializes in South Carolina municipal bonds recently sported a tax-free yield of about 4.2 percent.

Dividend Paying Stocks.

This seems to be the hot investing theme of the moment, but buyer, beware! As many investors learned, painfully, dividends, unlike interest on bonds, are not “guaranteed”; they can be reduced or cut by a company’s board of directors at any time

(can you spell BP?). In addition, in the event of a company’s demise, dividends and the underlying stock have the lowest legal standing and usually get entirely wiped out in the case of bankruptcy (can you spell CIT?).

If you are looking to juice up your current income via this group of investments, best to limit yourself to mutual funds or ETFs specializing in utility companies. Due to the stable nature of these businesses, these funds are generally less volatile then a fund that invests in a wide variety of dividend-paying companies. Expect current yields of four percent plus.

Other Options.

Wall Street is a marketplace that is perfectly attuned to the needs of “shoppers” for its financial products. The driving need now is for safety and income, two normally incompatible needs. I’ve touched above on some alternatives to a bank money-market account, but other income-oriented investments and strategies that you may want to explore, hopefully with your professional advisor, are preferred stocks, convertible bonds, covered calls, real estate investment trusts, infrastructure funds and energy-related masterlimited partnerships. In all of your analysis, remember that the yin and yang of risk versus reward is ALWAYS in play.

Best of luck.  To comment or for more information, e-mail lewwessel@hargray.com.

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antipasti roasted butternut squash bisque spiced pecans, cardamom froth

eggplant parmesan

marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan

pan roasted calamari puttanesca

olive tapenade, spicy sun dried tomato broth ruby chard

spinach & ricotta stuffed shells

parmesan crab gratin, marinara pine nuts

pappardelle bolognese

housemade pasta, tomatoes, italian sausage & beef ragu

four cheese lasagna

beef & sausage ragu, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, goat & parmesan cheese

frutti di mare

local shrimp bruschetta

citrus honey salmon

gnocchi saltimbocca

grilled sea bass

limoncello pesto broth, char-grilled ciabatta bread roasted butternut squash bisque

prince edward isle mussels

roasted vegetable cream, spanish chorizo, cauliflower and snow peas

insalata antonioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salad

tender oak lettuces, fire-roasted peppers, balsamic vinaigrette

oven roasted beets and arugula

glazed fennel, root vegetables, grain mustard pan sauce confit carrots & fennel, citrus segments, white balsamic zabaglione

seared sea scallops

creamy polenta, slow roasted house bacon, sweet and sour onions

piatto principale pan fried manchester farms quail

roasted chestnut and prosciutto barley, dried cranberries asher blue demi cream

pecan crusted goat cheese medallion, strawberry infused balsamic

cider braised pork shank

traditional caesar

sauteed veal scaloppine

hearts of romaine, aged pecorino romano, roasted garlic, herb focaccia croutons

chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite salad

grilled romaine, applewood smoked bacon, creamy gorgonzola, aged balsamic

potato gnocchi, caramelized celeriac, pear and pork belly grilled asparagus and angel hair with choice of classic picatta or marsala preparation

veal parmesan

angel hair with asparagus, parmesan, marinara sauce

primi piatti

veal osso bucco milanese

available as a sampling or entree

parmesan risotto, gremolata, grilled asparagus, natural jus

limoncello cured salmon and penne

char-grilled lamb chops

shaved prosciutto, snow peas, grape tomatoes, lemon dill cream

spaghetti and meatballs

marinara, parmesan, fresh basil

clams & orechiette

sweet garlic pork, parsley, toasted ciabatta crumbs

spaghetti carbonara

sauteed local shrimp, housemade pancetta, sweet peas, egg cream

warm goat cheese bread pudding, garden vegetable ratatouille, red wine-cipollini reduction

painted hills beef shortrib

mascarpone polenta, ruby chard, agrodulce peppers, house made mozzarella

grilled filet mignon chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection of local produce and demi glace

sample menu price range 6.00 - 30.00

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