CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - April 2010

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P64 GOLF WEEK FASHION SHOW 2010 In a show of solidarity for the Verizon Heritage, local notables donated their time at a fashion show luncheon to benefit the tournament.

P66 SMART SUNWEAR FOR GOLFERS Meet the smartest friend you can have on the golf course: DEFINITY FAIRWAY Transitions SOLFX lenses.

P18 GET HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD! And now, a word from our sponsors.

P27 THE YACHT HOP RETURNS: BOATS AND BACHELORS TEAM UP FOR A WORTHY CAUSE For the past five years, the beginning of May has brought one of the area’s largest fundraisers and most anticipated social events: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Yacht Hop. This year, six of CH2 magazine’s “Bachelor of the Year” contestants will be escorting some of the area’s finest ladies to the event.

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SHERIFF PJ TANNER Each day, Sheriff Tanner wakes up, put his pants on one leg at a time, and heads to work. He is anything but traditional. He plays by the book, but by nature of his attitude he’s also writing his own story.

THE 2010 VERIZON HERITAGE

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WINE TALK Four wines for springtime along with suggested food pairings.

GET YOUR PLAID ON! C2 and the Hilton Head Hospital pair up to bring you this month’s contest.

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THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL ASHLEY JONES C2 Exclusive interview with the star of The Bold and the Beautiful, True Blood and the ABC series Flashforward!

WIVES OF THE PGA:HOW THE OTHER HALF MAKES IT HAPPEN ON THE TOUR Kelly Bettencourt, Kimberly Gay and Lisa Pavin talk about everything except their hubbys’ golf games.

P44 BRING ON THE BETTINARDI! Brian Gay heads to Harbour Town, April 12 – 18, to defend his Verizon Heritage title.

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GOLF 101 Dispelling common myths.

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HILTON HEAD PREP STUDENTS REV UP THE STAGE WITH GREASE There are few American hometowns whose movie screens or high school stages haven’t featured the popular 1950s musical, Grease, over the past few decades. Now Hilton Head Prep takes us back to Rydell High School where summer sweethearts, Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski, collide in a surprising reunion amidst the rumblings and romances of the raucous T-Bird gang and the sassy Pink Ladies.

P97 THE ART MARKET AT HISTORIC HONEY HORN PLANTATION Over 80 artists—local as well as national—will display works in clay, wood, fibers, metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and photography.

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MORE THAN A TOOTH DOCTOR Elizabeth Shelly DDS takes dental care to a new level.

EDITOR’S NOTE. What are the odds?

P86 DONCASTER/TANNER OUTLET Hilton Head Island’s Best Kept Fashion Secret

P92 COVERT AIRE About 22 years ago, Mike Covert drew an HVAC service van on a napkin and decided that’s what he wanted to do when the time was right. After working in different facets of the industry, from engineering to service, and building up the appropriate nest egg, he and his wife opened Covert Aire in Bluffton.

P102 COMPOUNDING PHARMACIST SOLVES MEDICATION PROBLEMS Dr. Sheila Stephens, Pharm.D is a local compounding pharmacist who specializes in customized medications that are designed to meet the needs of the individual.

P19 HE SAYS, SHE SAYS This month’s topic: Do you Kiss and Tell?

P84 CELEBRATE APRIL A few things you may want to put on your calendar this month...

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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.

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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FROM THE EDITOR

Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: MAGGIE WASHO Art Director: KELLY STROUD Art & Production: CATHERINE DAVIES Director of Sales: MORGAN HODSDON Advertising Sales: HELENE STEPHENS STAN WADE ASHTON KELLEY Contributing Writers: KRISSY CANTELUPE PAUL DEVERE LINDSEY HAWKINS LINDA S. HOPKINS KEITH KELSON ASHLEY KRIEGER PAULA MAGRINI COURTNEY HAMPSON PETE POPOVICH MICHELE ROLDAN-SHAW SHEILA STEPHENS BLANCHE SULLIVAN LEW WESSEL JEAN WHARTON Contributing Photographers / Artist: PHOTOGRAPHY

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Corporate Greed, Healthcare Reform and Global Warming got you down?

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e are inundated with hot button issues every time we turn on the television, log onto MSN or pick up the newspaper. It seems to me that with so many varying opinions and agendas it would be nearly impossible for anyone to solve these problems, let alone two political factions with fiercely staunch opinions on exactly opposite sides of every issue.

It makes me wistfully contemplate a much simpler time. A time when my biggest concern was whether I could stay up past 9pm or spend the night at my best friend’s house. Yep. Things were pretty great when I was eight years old.

At last weekend’s Wing Fest I watched my two-year old niece dance with her best friend as Deaz Guys played her favorite song (every song is Bella’s favorite song if she can bounce up and down and wave her hands to it). Just two cute redheads with giant smiles holding hands and enjoying life. It made me think about the way a child sees the world. Every day is a new adventure. You love everyone, except for the kid who stole your toy in the sandbox.

Blowing bubbles or riding a bike is the most fun thing you’ve ever done in your whole life! A giant purple dinosaur with a nasally voice can entertain for hours.

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Oh to capture that innocence and bottle it up. Some days I wish I had mine back.

Well, most days, actually. Perhaps that’s why people have kids. So they can relive their childhood through their children’s eyes. Not a bad idea really. Except for the part where you have to wake up in the middle of the night and change diapers.

The next time I have to listen to someone complain or argue about healthcare reform, money or global warming I’m just going to see things through the eyes of a child and quote Dr. Suess...

“Sometimes the questions are difficult, but the answers are simple.”

Art Direction: TOM STAEBLER

P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843.689.2658

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He SayS, SHe SayS

Do you KiSS anD Tell?

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overheard a young man at a gas station recently bragging loudly to his buddies about his latest romantic conquest. He was going into great detail and was about to cross the line into late night Cinemax territory when i said, “Dude, TMi.” i’m at a loss as to why so many young men feel the need to broadcast such intimate details of their lives to the world at large.

Back in the good old days, the rule of thumb was that a gentleman would never, ever kiss and tell. i don’t and never will, but it looks like i’m part of a shrinking demographic. people pay lip service to that old rule, but they don’t really expect these modern day men not to kiss and tell. people aren’t even shocked when some guy goes around blabbing the details of his romantic conquests. in the past, you wouldn’t have to tell some cat to keep the locker room talk and braggadocio inside the locker room. “The times,” as Bob Dylan pointed out, “they are a changin’.”

Today, bad boys and outlaws seem to be in the majority, while gentlemen seem to be a dying breed. The media is partly responsible, as they label anyone with a pulse and the willingness to make a spectacle of himself as a cultural icon.

Throw in social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, and you have a recipe for the 21st-century cad. The marginally talented musician, John Mayer is the perfect example.

Mayer has dated Jennifer aniston and Jessica Simpson, among others, and apparently one of the reasons he and aniston broke up was because of his “tweeting.” He also “dished” on various aspects of his relationship with Jessica Simpson in an interview. in other words, he doesn’t know how to keep his big mouth

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shut. He’s like the kid in grade school who needs to be the center of attention.

Mayer is also an example of what happens when good men stand idly by and do nothing. First, with his marginal talent, he shouldn’t be anywhere near any musical instruments or anywhere live music is performed. Second, any woman foolish enough to give John Mayer the time of day should have her head examined, and if she still insists on seeing him, she should be made fun of on Oprah. it’s not rocket science, fellas: Don’t kiss and tell. it’s uncouth and is evidence of boorish behavior. Sure, you may attract women who don’t care if you kiss and tell, but are they quality women? in my experience, women who don’t appreciate or value discretion are bad news. The kind of women who will eventually lay waste to your hopes and dreams. The kind of women who will stand in front of the television set during the NFl playoffs or erase your VHS copies of Mid-atlantic Championship Wrestling. in the eyes of today’s anarchy-loving yahoos, anyone who refuses to hop aboard the bad boy bandwagon runs the risk of being labeled soft and effeminate. Me? i refuse to join the ranks of the bad boys and the cads, mainly because i like being a gentleman. i’m also way too lazy to change after all these years. i’m also not willing to give up the myriad tactical advantages that the gentleman has over the bad boy. ah, i see that got your attention. i also see that a few of the bad boys are visibly shaken. Don’t worry guys, i’m not going to demolish that house of cards you’ve built with your tattoos, leather jackets and motorcycles. i’m simply going to point out some of the more obvious

advantages that a gentleman has over men of your ilk, without giving away too much info. loose lips will sink ships, you know. i’m also laughing at you bad boys and your lemming-like need to follow the crowd.

While popular culture may not make movies about us, we’re very content to fly under the radar. We know that a gentleman will always be the first man chosen by a woman of quality—even in a room filled with bad boys. Unlike our self-promoting counterparts, a gentleman will work hard to keep the details of his personal life off of the public airwaves and internet pages. a gentleman creates an aura of mystery that some women find appealing and irresistible.

Now, you can be a loud, obnoxious blowhard, going around town bragging about your love life (alienating all the quality women as you do so); i’m not here to change any bad boy. in fact, i’m a firm believer in encouraging the bad boys not to change. in a sea of cads, the true gentleman will stand out, making it easy for women of quality to find him.

Meanwhile, the bad boy and his antics will attract the aforementioned badnews woman, thereby making the life of a gentleman much easier. They do deserve each other, after all.

Meanwhile, during the playoffs, a gentleman’s sweetie won’t stand in front of the television. She knows she’s got a good man and she’s not about to ruin a good thing—all because of his willingness to respect and protect her privacy by keeping the details of his love life private.

Besides, when you kiss and tell, you look like some needy kid trying to impress his peer group. Man up already. 

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Do You Kiss anD Tell?

a woman’s point of view

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uring my middle school years, a time when it was considered hot to wear your soccer uniform to school and passing notes in the hallway was the fastest form of communication during the school day, my mom gave me the simple reminder: “Nice girls don’t get phone calls after 10 o’clock.” if only it were that easy to be considered a “nice girl” today. Nice girls have a lot to compete with out there on the dating market, and accepting a phone call after 10 p.m. is the least of our worries. living in the South, there still remains a veiled attempt for women to hang on to their “nice girl” image much longer than in the rest of the country.

How do i know these things? Because girls talk. They kiss and tell. An entire HBO television show and subsequent movies were dedicated to the art of women kissing and telling. The “Women’s interest” section of periodicals at Barnes and Noble gives future evidence. Cosmo, Glamour, even Oprah frequently flash tips and tidbits to their female readers about the male psyche and libido. Somebody talked.

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one of them heeded her mother’s wellmeant advice. For comedic effect and the art of storytelling, i’m glad they didn’t. The characters on Sex and the City allowed “real” women to vicariously live through other women’s love lives. isn’t that just what locker room talk amounts to anyway?

Young girls “kiss and tell” because they are still figuring it all out—putting together the mysteries of attraction. They tell each other the details of first kisses and love notes because they are looking for acceptance, acknowledgment and understanding that first loves are universal.

We like to hear other people’s sexy, funny, interesting and sweet stories of love, lust and loss. We lOVE to hear of stories of humiliation—not because women are cruel and evil creatures who wish their friends mortification (although those chicks are out there) but because it provides a sense of comradeship among friends to know that other women have embarrassing stories, too. On the other hand, hearing a single friend’s successful tale of romance gets women excited for the possibility of a similar interlude.

Women (at least the nice ones) don’t kiss and tell in a braggadocios way. Often, for men, locker room talk is an effort to one-up their mates and exploit a romantic

conquest. So much of what men do (especially single men) is motivated by their egos. Chatting it up with buddies after a date and sharing the seedy details is just a way for men to boost their self-esteem.

Women don’t feel the same need to share in a raunchy way.

Men hem-and-haw over what to do with, for and about the women they may be interested in just as much as the ladies do about the men. it is a misconception that women are the only ones who talk about relationships with their friends. Men do the exact same thing. Often they are talking to their female friends; they, too, are searching for the same support and acceptance as women. Kissing and telling, especially to a platonic friend of the opposite sex, helps us figure things out. No woman wants to be locker room banter or have her privacy jeopardized, but we learn from each other when we talk it out with friends. i’d be glad to know that a guy i was interested in talked with a friend about me, as long as it was in an effort to make things work out successfully.

Men kiss and tell. Women kiss and tell.

This is simple fact. Maybe nice girls shouldn’t be accepting calls after a certain hour (especially in the seventh grade), but nice girls should and do kiss and tell. Sorry mom.  April 2010

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Get HitcHed on Hilton Head

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hat does it take to throw a $100,000 luxury wedding weekend on Hilton Head Island?

As the sponsors of Get Hitched on Hilton Head will tell you, a unified vision and community-wide cooperation are a good start. About 40 vendors will pool their resources November 12-14 to deliver a world-class collection of events, culminating in one grand island wedding—all at no charge to the winners of the Lowcountry’s premier wedding giveaway.

While the celebrity judges panel for Get Hitched on Hilton Head is busy selecting three finalist couples in this year’s competition, signature sponsors of the fall nuptials are stepping forward with their plans. Ranging from resort accommodations to a multi-tiered wedding cake, this sneak preview of sponsors of the exciting wedding weekend is the first in a series of CH2 updates on the making of the perfect wedding weekend.

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> Cake by Sheri’s Edible Designs

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> A waterfront ceremony is one of the many possibilities for the lucky couple.

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We look forward to embracing the winning couple and their wedding guests in a lovely outdoor setting that is uniquely Lowcountry, “ said Robin Swift at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. “We’re thrilled to be part of Get Hitched on Hilton Head!”

“We’re always looking for ways to keep Hilton Head Island a focal point on the family

 vacation map,” noted Katherine Veldran, Operations Director at resortQuest. “The Get Hitched wedding event promises to attract attention and visitors to the island.

We’re glad we’re joining in the excitement.”

“By showcasing our signature golf courses as part of the Get Hitched wedding weekend, we’re reaching a whole new set of potential visitors and guests with an invitation to tee it up on the some of the Southeast’s finest courses,” > Mike Overton leads a scavenger hunt around Hilton Head island.

SponSorS and their contributionS!

The Westin extends a multitiered offer of wedding venue, spa and accommodations values to the winning bride, groom and guests.

All About Me salon and day spa commits its staff to the dream-come-true wedding weekend to ensure that hair, makeup and nails are picture perfect for the bride and bridesmaids.

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Sea pines resort presents the opportunity for the lucky wedding couple to marry on the lawn at the 18th hole of the famed Harbour Town links.

Ben Arnold, Distributors of Wine and Spirits, introduces its Mirassou brand as the featured wine for the Get Hitched wedding weekend

Sheri’s Edible Designs promises to create stunning wedding and groom’s cakes…and treat rehearsal dinner guests to mouthwatering desserts.

Classic party rentals extends the use of its distinctive tents, tables and chairs and other rental equipment throughout Get Hitched wedding events.

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> One of many oceanfront homes offered by resort Quest for the wedding weekend.

said Brad Marra, director of golf at palmetto Dunes resort (Greenwood Communities & resorts).

“What a great way to get to know Hilton Head, through one of our themed island scavenger hunts,” said Mike Overton, owner of Outside Hilton Head. “This program grows more popular by the week, and we’re glad to promote it further through an innovative campaign like Get Hitched on Hilton Head.” 

The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn offers the bride and groom an alternative resort wedding backdrop at its beautiful lowcountry pavilion.

The Main Street inn proposes a charming European-style wedding backdrop and intimate accommodations for the bride, groom and wedding party.

Outside Hilton Head invites the Get Hitched finalists to participate in an “island Highlights” scavenger hunt, complete with clue book, GpS access and rewarding discoveries.

Greenwood Communities and resorts pledges multiple rounds of signature golf for the groomsmen and extended family of the bridal couple.

resortQuest offers a luxury resort home as a possible wedding venue in addition to special accommodations rates for the wedding party extended family and friends.

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The Flower Garden will shower the wedding party and guests with their every floral wish, from rehearsal dinner to reception.

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BOATS & BACHELORS TEAM UP FOR A WORTHY CAUSE A Few Good Men Add Charm To The May 2 Hospice Fundraiser Article by Ashley Krieger

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or the past five years, the beginning of May has brought one of the area’s largest fundraisers and most anticipated social events: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Yacht Hop. This year will be no different. On May 2, at 5:30 p.m., the Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Sea Pines Plantation will be filled with lustrous boats of every size. The air will be filled with mouth-watering scents of Lowcountry favorites, and music from the Headliners will be heard for miles while couples take to the dance floor under the age-old Liberty Oak. This year will be just like every other year— with maybe one exception.

This year’s Yacht Hop will have a few handsome additions. Six of CH2 magazine’s “Bachelor of the Year” contestants will be escorting some of the area’s finest ladies to the event.

During February’s “Hospice, Hearts and You” fundraiser, Chris Lane, Dean Costakis, Kevin Camp, Nick Nestico, Troy Ahyo and Warren Flick, each volunteered their time and even offered to be auctioned off as dates at May’s Yacht Hop. It didn’t take much coaxing to get the bidding underway.

“These guys have been terrific,” said Darlene Schuetz, event organizer

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Y A C H T and marketing director for Hospice Care of the lowcountry.

“They all have gone out of their way, from serving wine to our guests at Hospice, Hearts and You to being willing participants in our auction. They’ve gone over and above to help our organization.”

Troy ahYo, an internet marketing consultant, was motivated to volunteer after a personal experience with hospice care. “i lost my grandmother last July, and hospice care is near and dear to my heart. When Darlene asked me to volunteer, i gladly said yes. Hospice Care of the lowcountry is such a great organization, and it’s my pleasure to assist them in their fundraising efforts,” he said.

For others, like guidance counselor Dean Costakis, it’s an opportunity to support a worthy cause while having a good time. “i cannot wait for the Yacht Hop this year.

Hospice Care of the lowountry has created the perfect equation for a superior event by combining stunning yachts, great food and wine and good company,” he said.

Over the years, Yacht Hop has certainly earned the title of a “superior event;” becoming a fundraiser distinctive not only to Hospice Care of the lowcountry, but to the area as well. Each year, more than 17 yachts are docked in the Harbour with every vessel hosting a different chef.

Guests are invited to grab a drink at one of the bars and step aboard for tastings and the opportunity to survey the luxury ships. The evening unfolds to the music of The Headliners, and a silent auction and live auction entice those willing to make a wager for a good cause. Exciting items up for bid range from golf packages and high quality art pieces to catered cruises and shopping sprees. The evening concludes with dessert and a champagne toast.

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“Our staff works tirelessly each year to create a truly enjoyable event,” said lynn Brooks, executive director of Hospice Care of the lowcountry. “This is not only our opportunity to raise awareness and funds for our organization, but it’s also our way of thanking our valued supporters and volunteers without whom we could not put on such an event or continue to provide the vital services of hospice and palliative care to our community.”

Yacht Hop is Hospice Care of the lowcountry’s largest annual fundraiser. last year more than 300 attendees helped raise $60,000. all proceeds from the evening benefit Hospice Care of the lowcountry’s patient programs. “it takes a great deal of both financial and volunteer support for Hospice Care of the lowcountry to be able to provide its services free-of-charge to families in need,” Brooks said. “and, in such challenging economic times, we place great value in each person’s donation, whether it be monetary or in the form of volunteer hours.”

For Yacht Hop details, to purchase tickets or become a sponsor, please visit www.hospicecarelc.org or call (843) 706-2296. advance tickets for the event are on sale now.  About Hospice Care of the Lowcountry: Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, founded in 1982, is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 hospice and palliative care organization, serving Beaufort, Jasper and Hampton counties. Its mission is to provide comfort and pain management while valuing dignity for individuals and their families through compassionate, physical, emotional and spiritual care, regardless of their ability to pay. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s team of nurses are all certified in hospice and palliative care and their services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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However on this morning those pants were a part of his Beaufort County Sheriff Officer’s uniform. Tanner had waited for that moment for years. He knew at a young age that he wanted to “be all he could be,” and his intent was to do that through law enforcement. ...

Tanner spent his late teens and the first year of his twenties “just waiting to turn 21.” He didn’t want to commit to anything long-term post high school, because he knew his ultimate goal. So, as any good born-and-bred Bluffton boy would do, he farmed soy beans on the Ulmer’s Farm (now Old South Golf Links) and worked on the golf course at Moss Creek. And he counted the days.

After hitting the magical age 21, he was off and running (new shoes are also a part of the uniform!). Two years into his new career, Tanner remembers standing at the coffee pot and talking to then Sheriff Morgan McCutchen who asked Tanner what he wanted to do with his life. Tanner replied, “Well, I want your job.” A surprised McCutchen chuckled, and an immediate bond was formed. McCutchen became Tanner’s mentor, and they nurtured a decadeslong relationship of mutual respect, both personally and professionally.

Tanner’s road to McCutchen’s job was a winding one.

For 13 years, he moved up the ranks, working S.W.A.T., drug task force, and internal affairs. “I was a cowboy, a sergeant answering directly to the Sheriff. I thought I could do anything,” he said.

And he did. On March 15, 1994 he filed the paperwork to run for sheriff.

Eight months later he lost that election. Hindsight being 20/20 Tanner said, “I wasn’t ready and that was obvious. I wasn’t comfortable in the political arena. I needed to lose. I needed to be humbled. I needed to have my legs cut from under me.”

He also needed a break. So, he headed to Columbia, SC and a job with the Department of Public Safety.

There he worked on the governor’s protective detail, on Supreme Court investigations, and most importantly building relationships. Each relationship opened a door and exposed Tanner to what politics really meant.

His four years working for the state also gave him time to refine his next move, because he knew the moment he left that he would be back. And sure enough, on March 15, 1998, he was back in Beaufort County again, filing the paperwork to run for sheriff. This time, though, he said, “I was a changed person. I understood the process better.

I was more comfortable.” And that experience paid off.

Tanner won the election by 113 votes and has been serving as Beaufort County Sheriff ever since.

But, it’s not about him. Tanner made that pretty clear. “It’s not about me, I serve the people,” he said. “This office belongs to the people. And the people need to feel confident in their law enforcement. ” You might say his mission has been to create that confidence.

During his tenure, Tanner has doubled the department budget and increased services. These “services” include a

forensic science division which encompasses a drug analysis, arson, and DNA lab. “We’ve also added an Immigration Enforcement Unit, along with a Level 1 Bomb and S.W.A.T. team,” said Tanner. “Basically we now have more crime fighting tools available to us.” Violent crime is down and arrests are up, due in part to Tanner’s approach and the addition of 75 new members to the team since his election to the post. His department is comprised of law enforcement officers from around the country, each of whom brings different experience and different perspective to the table.

Yet, “everyone knows the mission and everyone is held accountable.” Tanner said, “Every day, we are trying to be better than we were yesterday.” And he tells his officers, “If it’s not broken, you’re not looking hard enough”—a philosophy that he encourages each officer to apply both professionally and personally. And he does the same.

Tanner doesn’t have an e-mail address, but he is cutting edge. He thinks outside the box and approaches things in an untraditional way. Recognizing the backlog in county cases due to an excruciatingly slow forensics process that can drag up to one year, courtesy of the state forensics lab, Tanner got the funding to build a lab right here in Beaufort County.

The new lab, slated to open this month, will put the needed resources right at law enforcements’ fingertips—a forensics lab outfitted to test drugs, DNA, and even arson cases and a database to house everything they find. This forward-thinking move gets the evidence in the hands of the solicitor in less than 30 days, puts the suspected offender in court in less than 30 days, and gives a victim closure in less than 30 days. The lab and database will also hit the career criminal (10 percent of the population commit 85 percent of the crime locally) below the belt. “We don’t have a crime problem, we have a criminal problem,” explained Tanner. “If we can get the career criminal tried and sentenced in less than 30 days, he isn’t out on the street repeat offending.”

And, for cases that have stalled and hit the cold case file pile, Tanner has an ace in the hole. He calls them his “cold case squad.” He remains mum on their true identities, only revealing that they are a volunteer group of a dozen retired law enforcement officers, homicide detectives, attorneys, and financial whizzes from New York City, Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey and beyond whom he has enlisted to comb through the cold cases in the hopes that they will find something his team hasn’t.

Each day, Sheriff Tanner wakes up, put his pants on one leg at a time, just like you and me, and he heads to work. If he sees a pair of mirrored glasses, which he “hates,” he’ll take them. If his officer’s hair is “high and tight” he might tease him. He is anything but traditional. He plays by the book, but by nature of his attitude he’s also writing his own story.

He isn’t the elusive Sheriff. He’s a gentleman. A 2.7 handicap golfer. A husband. A hunter. A philanthropist. An active community member. And a candidate.

Yes, on March 15, he filed that paperwork once again in  the hopes of four more years.

WINETALK

Four Wines for Springtime

➥ William Hill Central Coast Chardonnay ➥

Banfi Centine Bianco

San Giuseppe

The Aromas

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay

Ripassa Valpolicella Classico Superiore

by Michael-David Winery

The Aromas:

The Aromas:

The Flavors:

The Aromas:

A nose of red berries with a hint of spice, soft hints of violet and a strong ruby-red color.

Striking aromas of dark, rich fruits radiate from the glass with an earthy, tobacco, spicy context.

The Flavors:

The Flavors:

The Food Pairings:

The Flavors:

: Aromas and flavors of ripe tree fruit and spice with hints of citrus and tropical notes.

Notes of vanilla and toasty oak. Beautiful balance with a creamy mouthfeel and concentrated finish.

refreshing enough for the lightest of dishes, including salmon salad or fresh shrimp, but durable enough to stand up to meatier fish (swordfish or mahi mahi) and poultry, especially grilled or roasted.

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Very fruity with typical notes of pinot Grigio, including lime, pear, apricot and tomato leaves.

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light, crisp and refreshing with plenty of acidity and citrus, including tangerine, apricot and fresh orange peel.

Full-bodied, velvety taste with a bit of vanilla; a rich, dry italian wine. Nominated for Best-in-Show at Hilton Head Winefest with a double-gold medal

The Food Pairings:

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Delicious with appetizers such as calamari, raw oysters, and light bruschettas. perfect with shrimp scampi, linguine with clams and roasted peppers.

Compliments meat dishes, including veal chop, duck and pasta Bolognese. Also pairs nicely with a rich blend of cheeses.

6th Sense Syrah

Full-bodied with dark berries, whole plums, and black currants. Finishes bold with deep peppery spice.

The Food Pairings:

Fantastic with BBQ, especially braised ribs, pork belly, and roasted duck. rotisserie lamb, burgers, and meaty pizza would also be a match. Dark chocolate is a must.

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Someone wise once said that there are three types of people in the world: those who let it happen, those who make it happen and those who wonder what happened.

Speaking from personal experience and innate B.S. radar detection, that only gets more fine-tuned through the fabulous world of corporate America and dating.

I would say that those who let it happen are still waiting; those who make it happen are actually doing; and those who wonder what happened are in a permanent state of denial.

During a recent and surprisingly grounded interview with southern-born, Emmy nominated actress, Ashley Jones, international star of soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful, playing Dr. Bridget Forrester for the past six years, I learned that those who make it happen actually do and do and do! What Ashley has done is catapult herself onto the sets of some of today’s most cutting edge television series such as Flashforward, The Mentalist, CSI and HBO’s True Blood.

How does someone succeed in any field? For Ashley Jones, the answer is quite simple and personally liberating.

“Acting proposes an extremely competitive environment, especially in this economy; and just like anything else, work is work. When you’re offered work, work gets work,” she said.

Of course, talent and experience haven’t hindered the starlet who knew what she wanted to be at age five, appeared in the Emmy-winning CBS mini-series The Fire Next Time at age 15, received multiple Emmy nominations for her role on The Young and the Restless at age 23 and

managed to graduate from college and study abroad in Italy at the same time. For Ashley, the recipe for success includes blood, sweat, tears and, let’s not forget, her secret ingredient: good old-fashioned work. Lucky for Ashley, she also happens to be charming, genuine and truly passionate about her industry. I cut to the chase pretty quickly with Ashley so we could get a glimpse of what her daily climb and regimen looks like.

CH2: Throughout your career, you have been blessed with quite a bit of diversity, from starring on the theatrical stage to lighting up the daytime television screen, appearing in a few blockbuster movies and, most recently, scoring role after role on cutting edge, primetime TV series. Is it challenging to adapt to so many genres and set environments?

Ashley Jones: (reflecting for a moment with a happy sigh) Really and truly, the bare foundation of acting is the same whether you are doing daytime, primetime, theatre or movies. Ultimately, it’s listening and reacting, although technique and nuances change quite a bit. If it’s not there in your gut, if you’re not really feeling it yourself and believing it, the audience won’t.

CH2: Starting with The Bold and the Beautiful, playing Dr. Bridget Forrester Marone, you have owned this role for almost six years; can you explain to our readers what this character development has been like? Do you get bored with it? Has the character become part of you?

A.J.: I have such a family in The Bold and the Beautiful, and working on set has been part of my daily life for so long that Bridget and the show have become part of me, for sure.

I’ve been lucky to work with people who bring a lot to the table daily, like Jack Wagner (as Nick Marone); and Bridget is ever changing, so I don’t get bored. Since the beginning, The Bold and the Beautiful has been so flexible with my schedule I was even able to travel with theatre.

CH2: Anything coming up for Bridget that the fans can get the early scoop on?

A.J.: (answering with an excited, genuine laugh) Actually, YES! She is going through something BIG soon! She is about to fall off her pedestal and become very real and human after she makes a huge mistake.

CH2: Okay, now you have me wanting to watch the show! (and for the record, since this interview, I have TiVo’d all the episodes, but confess to sometimes fast forwarding to Ashley’s scenes. I am a fan).

So, I have to ask, because number one it’s a big deal, and number two I’m a huge fan: What was it like to play bar waitress/secret shape-shifter, Daphne, on season two of HBO’s vampire hit True Blood?

A.J.: Being on True Blood has given me so much confidence and perseverance, especially in a business that is so trial and error. Being accepted into such a progressive network like HBO can truly change the course of your career.

It opens you up to a whole new world of casting directors and directors. Also, playing on screen for a dedicated fan base like True Blood, which is a totally different demographic from say The Bold and the Beautiful, allowed me to really reinvent myself as an actress. I used to find I would have ideas and not express them, and then I would see them happen. While it’s

it’s validating to see it played out knowing it was your idea, I’ve learned it is important to just do it.

CH2: I need to be that way more in my life! any chance we will see you again in an upcoming season of True Blood, maybe as a vampire?

A.J.: I would love to, but I would say there is only a slight chance I could come back as a vampire.

CH2: I will write a letter! So, has playing primetime roles on cutting edge shows like Flashforward, The Mentalist and, of course, True Blood changed your view on The Bold and the Beautiful?

A.J.: It has definitely changed me in a few ways. The actors aren’t involved at all in the writing, but I think what we play out in real life ultimately influences the story line on The Bold and the Beautiful. Flashforward and True Blood have definitely brought more confidence and repertoire to my character, bridget, on B & B [Bold and the Beautiful]. I have been playing bridget so much stronger, and I really set my own boundaries with her now.

CH2: I read that you have some producing credits on sets like Erasing David. Has this experience changed your point of view as an actress?

A.J.: It is inevitable that being behind the scenes has made me a better actor. I have more of a keen eye on set, and I am much more aware of the budget and wasted time. On set, the director has a bigger picture in mind involving camera angles and lighting, so I have learned to prepare ahead of time and not waste time or ask too many detailed questions! (laughing humbly).

CH2: With acting, producing, appearances and interviews, what does a typical day look like for you?

A.J.: Well, with The Bold and the Beautiful, I am on set really early in the morning; this morning we filmed 82 pages of dialogue. I worked on Flashforward, and met producers for a sitcom audition, working on the pilot.

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CH2: ahh, a comedic role! Do you prefer comedy to drama?

A.J.: (answering with a very down-to-earth, dreamer quality) I have had a little bit of a different attitude lately wanting to do comedy. My preferences change daily, and I have definitely become more interested. I’ve always loved to make people laugh, and I love going home and watching old Seinfeld episodes and Friends. I am in their world and laughing out loud. but then the next day, I will change and say I want to star opposite Clint eastwood. Maybe it’s in my future!

CH2: I think I see it in your future! I read somewhere that you are involved in City of Hope. Is this cause for cancer something near and dear to your heart?

A.J.: absolutely. I make appearances for fundraising, but I would love to make a more hands-on difference. I personally practice prevention, prevention, prevention! I am about to kick off a national campaign for new product called beauty Silkz (www. beautysilkz.com) which are hypoallergenic silk charmeuse pillow cases that can benefit a lot of women suffering from cancer and are beneficial to everyone. They have natural proteins and amino acids in them and are great for your hair and skin. This is something that I can’t wait for people to try. I find myself personally always trying to eliminate things from my diet and lifestyle that are harmful. It’s important to drink a lot of water, eat healthy and take vitamins!

CH2: I think what you are doing is amazing, and it’s amazing that you find the time to do it all. I personally want to thank you for your time and for being so down to earth. you have actually inspired me to just go for it, whatever it is.

A.J.: No, thank you! If one person hears me—if I can change one outlook on life for the better—it’s all worth so much more.

The future looks bright for this young star, so keep your eyes peeled for ashley Jones. you can also catch her weekdays  on The Bold and the Beautiful on CbS.

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, SO GET YOUR PLAID ON AND HEAD DOWN TO HARBOUR TOWN FOR ALL OF THE FESTIVITIES!

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Get Your Plaid On!

C2 and the Hilton Head Hospital pair up to bring you this month’s contest.

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Brian Gay heads to Harbour Town, April 12 – 18, to defend his Verizon Heritage title.

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WIVES OF THE PGA: How the Other Half Makes It Happen on the Tour

Kelly Bettencourt, Kimberly Gay and Lisa Pavin talk about everything except their hubbys’ golf games.

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In a show of solidarity for the Verizon Heritage, local notables donated their time at a fashion show luncheon to benefit the tournament.

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Meet the smartest friend you can have on the golf course: DEFINITY FAIRWAY Transitions SOLFX lenses.

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Dispelling common myths.

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rian Gay, winner of the 2009 Verizon Heritage, made tournament history when he seized the title with an unprecedented 10-stroke lead (score of 64). He walked away with his $1,026,000 share of the $5.7 million purse, a coveted Tartan jacket and a much larger fan base. in addition to his well-respected putting prowess, the 38-year-old Texan is blessed with a dynamic and gorgeous better half, wife Kimberly, as well as two charming daughters, and is enjoying increasing success on the pGa TOUr.

CH2 caught up with Brian, while he was in Miami and was fortunate to pull him away from the “World Golf ChampionshipsCA Championship at Doral” for an opportunity to dish about something other than his swing speed and Bettinardi putter!

Celebrate Hilton Head: Are you glad to be returning to Hilton Head Island and the Verizon Heritage?

Brian Gay: I’m looking forward to coming back and reliving some great memories. I don’t think I can repeat what I did last year, but I’m looking forward to the challenge of winning again.

CH2: What is the most significant change you have experienced, as a professional golfer, since your Verizon Heritage win?

BG: I get to talk to you! (with an appreciative laugh).

Seriously, I’m getting more attention, which is great, but I have more demands on my time and I’m learning how to manage everything.

CH2: You’ve been married for about 13 years and have, over the years, faced various challenges associated with achieving success as a professional golfer. What do you credit as the keys to a successful marriage and success on the tour?

BG: We met in college so we’ve been through a lot together. I think it’s important to have the same goals, work as a team and have patience.

CH2: You have two daughters—Makinley, age 10, and Brantley, age 6. Is it challenging being a dad, or a PGA TOUR professional dad?

BG: We enjoy traveling as a family, but I think the tough part is that they are getting older and have things at home that they would like to do.

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CH2: Now that you’ve garnered a huge fan base, are you a total gadget head—Twittering and Facebook-ing all the time?

BG: I just dove into the Twitter thing a little bit, but not too much. It’s so consuming. I don’t want to be overwhelmed!

CH2: What is the key to having a good caddy/pro relationship?

BG: Kip Henley has been my caddy for about threeand-a-half years. He is a great caddy and good friend. Our personality’s mix and match well. Kip just needs to listen to me and know that I’m always right! (a few laughs) CH2: If you were to do something other than golf for a living, what would it be and why?

BG: Man, I haven’t thought about that since I was about 10 years old! I’m not sure… something in finance, maybe? I would love to be a musician, but I don’t know how I’d do it—I’m not very good!

CH2: If you were to set up your dream golf outing, with any players on any course, where would it take place and who would be part of the foursome?

BG: Augusta National with my dad, Ben Hogan and (comedian) Ron White.

CH2: You’re playing in the Masters this year. Are you ready?

BG: I’m working on it!

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CH2: I understand that you grew up in a military family, your Dad was a scratch golfer for an all-Army team, and that hanging around with military retirees inspired your golf career. Because of your background, do you feel a special connection with our military men and women?

BG: i couldn’t do what they do. i have a lot of respect and appreciation for what they do for our country.

CH2: If you were to be stranded on a deserted island, and could take along three items, what three things, other than your family, could you absolutely not live without?

BG: Hmmm… water, sunscreen and toilet paper.

CH2: Good solid essentials!

CH2: Does Kimberly offer her expertise, or woman’s touch, when it comes to what you wear on the course?

BG: She loves my clothes. i run things by her occasionally.

My older daughter likes to give me her opinion!

CH2: If you had your own clothing line, what kind of apparel would you offer? Boo is big on camo. How would your clothes look?

BG: i have been wearing “Sligo” (sligowear.com) for about three years. if i had my own line, it would look a lot like that, but with more tartan and bright colors!

CH2: That’s right, gotta “Get Your plaid On!” now!

CH2: What music is stashed on your iPod right now?

BG: Nickelback, rascal Flatts, Darius rucker, rush… a little bit of everything.

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CH2: In light of our country’s current economic crisis, what advice would you give to President Obama?

BG: I’m certainly not qualified to give advice. He has a cabinet for that!

CH2: Where do you see yourself five years from now?

BG: Hopefully doing another article with you about winning the Masters! (with a hearty laugh) CH2: You and me both! I’m ready!

CH2: I hesitate to ask, but… any thoughts regarding Tiger Woods?

BG: The tour misses him and the players are looking forward to his return.

CH2: Anything else you think our readers should know about Brian Gay? Any words of advice?

BG: For something people may not know about me…

I’m not as quiet as people think I am! As for advice…Swing hard, in case you hit.  Learn more about Brian Gay online, or “Get Your Plaid On!” and come on down to the Harbour Town Golf Links and see him and other PGA TOUR greats in action during the 2010 Verizon Heritage (April 12 – 18)! Tickets may be purchased through the Hilton Head Island – Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, or online at verizonheritage.com.

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his month all eyes turn to Harbour Town and the 42nd annual Verizon Heritage Golf Tournament.

While the majority of focus is on the players’ performance and daily leader board, CH2 found another attraction in the women who stand beside those in pursuit of the Tartan plaid jacket. In the pages ahead, three PGA wives talk openly about their experience on the Tour, balancing their family life and how they stay poised and polished under pressure.

Kelly proudly displays Matt’s milestone title, Nationwide Tour Champion 2009.

Getting in Tune with the Tour Photo by Stan Badz, PGA Photographer

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t’s bright and early on the morning of round three of the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Kelly Bettencourt has put her frenetic schedule on hold to talk with the media. She’s vibrant, articulate…and recently married to 2008 Nationwide Champion Matt Bettencourt. Matt’s now making his mark on the PGA Tour, and Kelly is counting down the days until the couple arrives on Hilton Head Island for the Verizon Heritage Tournament.

“We rarely get to participate in tournaments in my home state,” says Kelly, a 28-year-old native of Greenville, South Carolina. “The Verizon Heritage is just around the corner and one of our favorites, especially since Matt has relocated to Greenville.

We just moved into a new home.” Kelly hopes both of their families, including Matt’s twin sister, will be on hand in Harbour Town the third week of April.

Originally from Modesto, California, Matt made the cross country transition after marrying Kelly last March. “He knew he would be on the road a lot and wanted to be sure I was surrounded by family when I’m not traveling with him,” Kelly explains. But there

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haven’t been many occasions when the newlyweds haven’t been together. “In the past year I may have missed just two or three tournaments,” she says. “I don’t miss a single hole, though, when I’m there to watch Matt, and he always knows exactly where I am.”Kelly feels completely embraced by her new extended “family” on the PGA TOUR. “I was immediately assigned a PGA Big Sister,” she shares. Her big sis is another more experienced player’s wife who is Kelly’s go-to friend when she has questions about where to stay at tournament destinations or other details about travel and protocol. PGA couples are responsible for their own travel and accommodations arrangements because the players operate as independent contractors.

Players’ sponsors provide tournament apparel, but not so much for the wives. Kelly admits she plans her course-side couture in advance since tournaments often run back-to-back, at least several in a row. She says there isn’t time to fret over the details of her outfit when she needs to be showered and dressed at the crack of dawn to accompany Matt for practice before he tees off each day. She laughs as she says, “In the months ahead I may take the PGA courtesy shuttle and arrive closer to that actual tee off time!”

Kelly applauds the planning and organization behind the PGA Tour, citing examples like a highly-personalized daycare program for players’ children and the PGA Tour Wives Association, which is committed to fundraising for special causes and charities in host communities across the country.

She adds, “There’s a real unity among PGA families. I can walk up to a table of players, wives and kids and they’ll invite me to join them.” Kelly recently posted a comment about her first wedding anniversary on Facebook and there was rush of responses from PGA pals.

There have been a lot of pleasant surprises in her new role as a PGA player’s wife, so Kelly only occasionally misses her previous career in pharmaceutical sales. Her favorite surprise is a touching discovery. “I’ve learned how important my role as a wife is. On and off the course, I didn’t realize at first how much Matt would depend on me for support,” she says. “We have become an awesome team together!”

Kelly closes the interview with the recollection of the day team Bettencourt officially took flight. “Matt and I had been dating for several years, and after another sad good-bye, I went inside my home and there on a table were four plane tickets in my name to his upcoming tournaments.” She was at the airport in no time.  APRIL 2010

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The Gay Family: Brian, Kimberly, Makinley and Brantley.

At Home on Harbour Town’s Red Carpet

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y the time she arrives on Hilton Head Island this month, Kimberly Gay will have completed an impressive to do list: pack, unpack and repack her family’s bags for four consecutive golf tournaments, carefully coordinate dozens of travel and lodging reservations and juggle assorted school assignments, healthy meals and daddy time for her two daughters on the road. The next items on Kimberly’s list are to relax and enjoy the island when she returns with reigning Verizon Heritage champion, Brian Gay. Can she catch her breath? Hopefully, yes, since Hilton Head is one of the Gays’ favorite tournament stops after Brian’s memorable 2009 victory at Harbour Town propelled him to his best year so far on the PGA TOUR. “We’re really excited to be back, but it’s a little bittersweet too,” Kimberly admits. “I feel a little like the beauty queen who has to give up her crown.” Based on her natural appeal and engaging charm, Kimberly’s tiara will likely sparkle beyond the year Brian Gay made history at the Verizon Heritage. Brian earned rights to the Tartan

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The Gay Family on the 18th green in Harbour Town

plaid jacket when he won the tournament by 10 strokes, finishing 20 under par at the Harbour Town links. it was a pGA record and just his second victory since he qualified to play on the Tour in 1999.

“We’ve come a long way,” Kimberly says, dwelling on the Gays’ 12-year ride on the pGA Tour that has finally led to her husband’s first shot at the Masters tournament and all four championships this year. “The secret is not to let desires take over your entire life. Balance is so important, and for Brian and me, family comes first.” last year during the final rounds of the Verizon Heritage Kimberly coordinated the arrival of 38 family members on Hilton Head to cheer for Brian. “it was one huge Hilton Head tailgater,” she notes, laughing.

Kimberly reminisces about life prepGA TOUr, recalling how she met Brian at the Gainesville airport. He had a golf scholarship at the University of Florida and led the Gators to a national championship in 1993. At the time, Kimberly was working for Bristol Myers-Squibb, a pharmaceutical rep who knew instantly that Brian was the guy she would marry. “it was the assistant golf coach at Florida who introduced us, and Brian worried about interfering with our friendship,” she recalls. “But we soon realized the connection was bigger than both of us.”

Similar personal values and morals were at the heart of their chemistry, Kimberly believes. She was touched

by Brian’s life story, growing up as an only child on an army base (Fort Tucker, Alabama) where he rarely saw his dad, a scratch golfer for the all-Army team. “it’s poignant,” she says. “Brian had this dream to play professional golf since he was 10 years old.” The young Gay honed his skills by practicing with military retirees and eventually gained enough recognition to earn the scholarship at Florida. “His mom was so supportive of him,” Kimberly points out. “Today she and i are really good friends.”

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Kimberly and Brian married in 1997 while Brian was teeing it up at a series of tournaments in the Far East. He flew home from China for the wedding ceremony, and the newlyweds returned to Singapore together. In fact, Kimberly joined Brian on the golf course as his new wife—and caddie! “It was quite a honeymoon,” she says. “We traveled to seven countries in nine weeks. I caddied for Brian because I wanted to learn and experience every aspect of golf. But as newlyweds we didn’t agree on everything.” She recalls an incident where she was summoned to attend to a bunker and resisted. Thankfully, Brian shot a 68 during Kimberly’s first round as his caddie.

Kimberly traded her caddying skills for motherhood, bringing daughter Makinley into the world the year Brian officially joined the PGA TOUR. Four years later, the Gays had a second daughter, Brantley. Though her daughters keep her busy with homework, dance competition, piano lessons, Bible camp and more, Kimberly remains the tour director, as Brian is known to call her. “I handle all our travel and hotel plans and am involved in hiring Brian’s trainers and caddies,” Kimberly says. “We’re always a team when it comes to making decisions.”

Somehow she also finds time to regularly join the PGA Tour Wives Association team, pitching in on various fundraisers.

Makinley, now 10, and Brantley, 6, are enrolled at a private school, allowing them to modify their schedule when necessary. Most of their extracurricular activities are slated at the beginning of the week so they can make the first round of most of their dad’s next tournaments. Brian Gay typically plays in 25-27 tournaments each year. “We do the best we can getting from point A to point B. Often I’m rushing and may show up on the course with wet hair and a baseball cap,” Kimberly confesses. “I don’t live in a glass house and realize there is a price to pay with success on the Tour…the higher you go, the harder you can fall.”

Kimberly says she and her friends were shocked over Tiger Woods’ fall from grace following reports of infidelity. They support Elin Woods and believe she’ll survive the ordeal. “She’s tougher than the world knew. She’s strong and private, a girl who doesn’t relish the spotlight,” Kimberly adds. She and Brian live about 500 yards from the Woods in Orlando. They, too, value their private time as a family.

“We like to hang out together, just the girls and us. We’ll watch TV, go to concerts or ride bikes with the kids,” Kimberly says. “In fact we look forward to getting on the bike paths at Harbour Town!” 

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Corey, Alexis and Lisa celebrate the holidays.

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isa Pavin reaches out on Twitter as she and twoyear-old daughter, Alexis, prepare for their next tournament destination in Tampa Bay, Florida.

“Another airport, another week. Headed to the East Coast. It’s gonna be a looong travel day,” she tweets, attaching a photo of her adorable young travel companion. Lisa’s just finished three weeks of bed rest due to back pain, but her focus is on the pending reunion between Alexis and her father, PGA veteran, Corey Pavin.

Formerly Lisa Nguyen and Pavin’s personal assistant, the grounded, gregarious Midwest native is now Corey’s wife and a source of new perspective for him as he takes the helm at the 38th Annual Ryder’s Cup in Wales this September. Corey is in his 27th year on the PGA TOUR, sharing his time with the Champions Tour and teeing it up for the first time this fall at the Legends Tournament in Savannah.

It’s been a busy past four months for the Ryder Cup Captain and Captainess as they steer the esteemed biennial golf event. On his blog, Corey charts travels to New York, London, Vail and Maui along with details of PGA awards and engagements, Ryder Cup uniform designs, and a little time for play on the ski slopes and later the beaches of Hawaii.

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Lisa and Alexis on Hilton Head following a Verizon Heritage barbecue.

“Over New Year’s, Corey and Alexis flew to Vail for some father-daughter bonding,” lisa shares. “No matter how demanding our schedules get, we’ll always make time for each other.” lisa fully expects the months leading up to the ryder Cup will be über-demanding, but she’s quick to point out that the pavins have their priorities in check as they raise their daughter.

“We believe in God, family and golf, in that order,” she says. life with lisa and Alexis is refreshing for Corey who dominated the pGA Tour from 1991-96 with his short game and a knack for being aloof. When his performance faltered at the turn of the century, he struggled to realign his game. in 2000, he divorced his first wife, the mother of his two sons. By all accounts, it was a challenging time for one of the pGA’s more prominent personalities. “He had to look inside himself and ask, ‘Why do i feel defined by golf?’” lisa says. But she acknowledges that she “hasn’t weathered all the trenches with him on the Tour.” lisa and Corey became life partners after lisa left her job with iBM in Dallas to become his personal assistant, a position she explains was arranged by Corey’s caddie and a third party.

She says the relationship started casually, with a bite to eat together, then a movie date, and “the rest is history.” lisa and Corey were married in Maui in 2003, and Alexis le arrived five years later, a true island child, as lisa notes their daughter was conceived on Hilton Head!

Credited with bringing out the extrovert in Corey, lisa grew up in Des Moines, iowa, the oldest of four who lost her mother when she was only 11 years old. “it’s those kinds of hardships that shape us,” she says. lisa is close with her two sisters and younger brother and has encouraged Corey to stay in touch with his extended family. it goes back to their trio of priorities she points out, wherein family prevails. lisa speaks candidly about the impact of the Tiger Woods scandal on the Tour family. “The pGA will go on with or without Tiger. it will ride out the storm,” she asserts. Tiger will work out his family problems and the 150 other players will continue their careers.” like Kimberly Gay, lisa observes, “As quickly as you rise on the Tour, you fall.” She adds that she and Corey don’t perceive their life as one compromised by fame. “Corey has a God-given talent. That by no means makes us a celebrity family.”

The pavins have demonstrated their grass roots mentality in years past on Hilton Head, rolling up their sleeves to support charities like Hilton Head Heroes, founded by Gregg and lindy russell. lisa has also been involved with Habitat for Humanity, through the pGA Tour Wives Association. “This spring and summer, our efforts are all about the ryder Cup,” lisa says. As the U-S Team Captain assembles his roster of players for the September showdown, no doubt he’s counting on lisa’s energy and communication savvy to help navigate the daunting schedule  that lies ahead. And no doubt the Captainess will deliver.

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Cary Corbitt, director of sports for Sea Pines Resort

Ryan Thompson, Tournament Director for the Heritage Golf Club, shows off a more hip approach to golf clothing provided by Banana Republic.

Tournament Director Steve Wilmot thanks everyone for their support.

Erik Olson, Operations Manager at SCE&G, chats with Tom Staebler, former Art Director for Playboy before lunch is served.

Scott Barnhill and son Brently steal the show!

The Palmetto Dunes Crew (from left) Brad Marra, Karen Kozemchak & Mark Shackelford.

Centerpieces were donated by local vendors like A Floral Affair, Flowers by Sue and Cookies by Design.

A Full House to support the Verizon Heritage!

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he Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce teamed up with The Lowcountry Golf Course Association this March to bring a new event to the area: the first annual Chamber Golf Week to support the Verizon Heritage PGA TOUR tournament and to benefit The Heritage Classic Foundation. One of the week’s events was the Chamber Golf Fashion Show Luncheon, hosted

by The Port Royal Golf Club on March 2, 2010.

The scene was set with spring colors of fuchsia and lime.

The aromas of fresh flowers from centerpieces donated by local

Becky Conn & Crystal Peterson from Atlantic Community Bank and General Manager of Palmetto Dunes Resort, Bret Martin.

The CH2 Crew & Friends (back row from left) Morgan O’Banion, Helene Stephens, Tom Staebler, Maggie Washo, Erik Olson, Paula Magrini, Ashton Kelley (front row from left) Rebecca Ross, Catherine Davies, Kelly Stroud

Willy, the official mascot of the Verizon Heritage.

Mary Reiger, Director of Sales for the Crowne Plaza.

Maggie Washo, Publisher of CH2, has the crowd in stitches over her introduction.

“Maggie doesn’t even like golf!”

Chamber of Commerce President Bill Miles and his son Will strut their stuff in coordinating blues.

The gracious hostess of the event, Lisa Dahlstrom, Director of Revenue for the Heritage Collection on Hilton Head island.

Paula Magrini and CH2’s Art Director Kelly Stroud proving blondes have more fun!

Kelly Minasi, General Manager, shows off golf apparel from the Village Golf Shop.

florists filled the air, as a spectacular lineup of models (all local notables) showed off spring fashions. Donating their time for this great cause and strutting their stuff down the catwalk were: Steve Wilmot, tournament director, Cary Corbitt, president of the LGCOA, Lisa Sulka, mayor of Bluffton, Bill Miles, Chamber president, and CH2’s very own Maggie Washo, to name a few.

Clothes modeled were provided by Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Stein Mart, Belk, and The Village Golf Shop. Many other local businesses donated raffle prizes and giveaways.

The fashion show raised almost $2,000 for The Heritage Classic Foundation. 

Even the Mayor of Bluffton, Lisa Sulka, pitched in to help the Verizon Heritage!

Kathy Deir shows off her company’s products (Healthcare Everywhere Medical Records) in a creative necklace and earring ensemble.

FOCUS ON EYES: OPTICAL SOLUTIONS At Optical Solutions, the friendly and knowledgeable staff is devoted to keeping your vision in tip-top shape. For twentythree years, Dr. Michael A. Campbell has attended the eyecare needs of the Hilton Head and Bluffton area. Now he and his wife of twenty-five years, Maureen, are proud to share their practice with Dr. Sean Pitale, Dr. J.C. Parker, and Dr. James D. Kondor.

“We pride ourselves on customer service,” says Dr. Campbell. “When people walk through the door, we know their names, their family or something about them.”

Dr. Campbell gives each and every one of his patients 100% of his attention. His thorough, compassionate and calm approach gives the patient confidence that they have received a thorough eye exam.

At three convenient locations-North End, Mid-Island and Bluffton-Optical Solutions offers eye exams, diagnostic and treatment of ocular disease, low-vision services, and prescriptions for contacts and glasses. They boast Hilton Head’s only same-day full-service lens laboratory, and can fill prescriptions in a matter of hours. They also feature a Lasik suite and are associated with TLC Laser Eye Center, meaning laser surgeries can be performed right here by one of the country’s top surgeons. Optical Solutions accepts most major health insurance carriers, such as Medicare, Eyemed, VSP and many others.

All of the eyecare specialists at Optical Solutions share Dr. Campbell’s commitment to your vision as well as keeping

up-to-date with the newest technology advancements in eyecare by being active members of the American Optometric Association.

Dr. Kondor, who worked out of his own practice on the island for over twenty years, joined the team a year-and-a-half ago, while Dr. Parker has been with the practice nearly ten years. Dr. Pitale joined eighteen months ago; he is fully bilingual and happy to assist Spanish-speaking patients.

Optical Solutions was named Small Business of the Year in 1999, and has been voted Best Optical by Island Packet readers for five years running. Most recently, Bluffton Today voted Campbell best optometrist. They are associated with the Lion’s Club, Dixie Boys Baseball and St. Francis Catholic Church. Each year, they volunteer free vision screenings for many schools in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area.

“I love what I do,” says Dr. Campbell. “I love to go to work every day and my profession is very important to me. My philosophy in life is to enjoy everyday and treat others as you would like to be treated.”

For more information, visit the Optical Solutions page on Facebook, or their website at www.drmichaelcampbell.com

DR. JAMES D. KONDOR - Optometrist -

DR. SEAN PITALE - Optometrist -

DR. MICHAEL A. CAMPBELL - Optometrist -

DR. J.C. PARKER - Optometrist -

Graduate of Illinois College of Optometry

Graduate of Inter-American University of Puerto Rico

Graduate of Indian University

Graduate of Ohio State University

NORTH-ISLAND 843.681.6682 843.681.8188

MID-ISLAND 843.785.8008

NEWS and

INFO Article by Meghana Dhall / Kristan Zeilan

DEFINITY

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INTRODUCING YOUR NEWEST GOLF PAL… SMART SUNWEAR FOR GOLFERS Essilor of America, Inc., the nation’s leading manufacturer of optical lenses, is now offering DEFINITY FAIRWAY™ Transitions® SOLFX lenses, a new progressive sunwear product designed specifically for presbyopic golfers looking to improve their game and conquer the course.

“DEFINITY Fairway Transitions SOLFX lenses can help golfers see better and play smarter,” said Carl Bracy, vice president of marketing for Essilor of America. “With this exciting new lens offering, golfers will be able to read greens better in any sun condition, see the ball more clearly in all zones of vision and optimize performance while improving course management.”

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The exclusive DEFINITY® GROUND VIEW ADVANTAGE™ allows you to better follow the ball by providing clarity at the groundlevel zone. The new product combines the patented DUAL ADD® 2.0 Technology and GROUND VIEW ADVANTAGE™ of DEFINITY® lenses with the advanced photochromic technology of Transitions SOLFX sun lenses to allow golfers to follow the ball more clearly— from tee to green. In a clinical study, DEFINITY® progressive addition lenses were chosen 7:1 over competitive lenses for overall course play.

Optimized with innovative features to help golfers see better and play smarter.

WITH DEFINITY FAIRWAY TRANSITIONS SOLFX LENSES, YOU GET: • Transitions SOLFX lenses, which automatically adjust to all outdoor sun conditions.

• Exclusive amber tint that complements the green and enhances colors and contrasts on the golf course • Crizal Sun Mirrors™ with Scotchgard™ Protector, the most scratch-resistant, smudge-resistant, easy-to-clean sun lens treatment available • 100% blockage of UVA and UVB rays

IN GOLF, THE MOST IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT IS BETWEEN YOUR EARS WEAR DEFINITY FAIRWAY TRANSITIONS SOLFX LENSES TO SMARTEN YOUR GAME AND CONQUER THE COURSE: • Read greens better in any sun condition • See the ball more clearly through all zones of vision • Optimize performance and improve course management For more information about DEFINITY FAIRWAY Transitions SOLFX lenses and product availability, visit www.definityfairway.com or www.Transitions.com/Sunwear or talk to your eye care practitioner.

ABOUT ESSILOR Essilor is the leading manufacturer of optical lenses in the United States and is the market leader in progressive, high-index and anti-reflective coated lenses. A pioneer in the development and production of ophthalmic lenses, Essilor employs more than 9,000 people throughout North America. Essilor manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Thin&Lite®, Xperio™ and DEFINITY® and other Essilor brand names. Essilor Laboratories of America (ELOA) is the largest, and most trusted, optical lab network in the U.S. and offers a wide choice of services and lens brands, including Essilor premium lenses, to eye care professionals across the nation.

Essilor of America, Inc. (Essilor) is a subsidiary of Paris-based Essilor International, S.A., a publicly held company traded on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (Reuters: ESSI.PA).

FIND YOUR ESSILOR LENS AT OPTICAL SOLUTIONS Located at 10 Hospital Center Common, Suite 100 (681-8188) or at 32W Plaza at Shelter Cove (785-8008). Optical Solution’s knowledgable and helpful staff is available to assist you with any of your eyecare questions or needs. Please call or stop by any of our convenient island locations and let’s get started!  Essilor, Varilux, Crizal, DEFINITY, DUAL ADD and Airwear are registered trademarks and Crizal Sun Mirrors, DEFINITY Fairway, Ground View Advantage and Xperio are trademarks of Essilor International.

Thin&Light is a registered trademark of Essilor of America, Inc. Transitions is a registered trademark and SOLFX is a trademark of Transitions Optical, Inc. Scotchgard is a trademark of 3M.

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ď ? Golf Tips From a Pro Pete Popovich,

Golf Performance Academy

} } IF a golF Ball doeS NoT have eNough SPIN, The amouNT oF lIFT requIred For SuFFICIeNT TrajeCTory CaNNoT Be aTTaINed.

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PerhaPs the most significant reason most golfers seem unable to imProve is their belief in common golf myths. forget these, and you’ll be on your way to a better game of golf:

Myth #1. turn your back to the target

Because the way the human body is designed, it is extremely difficult to turn your back to the target and maintain focus on the ball. Try this: Set up to a golf ball and focus your eyes on one spot on that ball: a dimple, number, letter, etc. Now turn your back until your back faces the target and is at a 90-degree angle to the intended target line. Can you still see the same spot on the golf ball? For most of you, the answer is no. the reason: The human body is not built to rotate on a consistent basis at such a high degree. The rotation of the lumbar region of your back, comprised of muscles, ligaments and vertebrae, is designed to flex forward and backward. This area has a limited amount of rotation before the muscles, ligaments & tendons become strained and bones bump into one another.

Myth #2. stiffer shafts allow you to hit the ball straighter.

Stiffer shafts will only allow you to hit the ball straighter if the shafts you currently play are not stiff enough. Playing a shaft that is too stiff causes a myriad of problems: elongated back swing, over the top, loss of distance, and the list goes on. the reason: Frequency (an electronic measure of stiffness) must match the amount of energy (horsepower) a golfer produces. If a shaft is too stiff, the golfer will somehow try

to generate more horsepower. This often causes compensations in the swing. Conversely, if a shaft is too soft/weak the golfer will compensate by slowing down the swing. It is only when the amount of horsepower a golfer produces is equal to the horsepower the shaft requires that the shaft functions the way it was designed to function, maximizing distance and direction.

MYTH #3. A SOFTER GOLF BALL DOES NOT GO AS FAR AS A HARDER BALL.

This is one of the biggest misconceptions in golf, especially among amateurs. A golf ball will travel farther so long as it stays in the air. If a golf ball does not have enough spin, the amount of lift required for sufficient trajectory cannot be attained. When this happens, a ball knuckles (much like a pitch in baseball) and falls out of the sky, leaving the golfer short of his/her potential. Most amateurs with slower swing speeds would benefit greatly from playing a ball that is softer.

THE REASON: The more a ball spins, the more it will climb or lift into the air. Different factors help or hinder the amount of spin on a golfer’s ball: swing speed, swing characteristics (steep or shallow angle of attack), club head design, shaft design, etc.

If a golfer has a shallow angle of attack into the golf ball, he/ she will typically not produce enough spin and require a softer ball, helping increase spin and ultimately distance. Conversely, if a golfer has a ball that is too soft, creating too much spin, the ball will float in the air and easily be moved around by the wind. Long hitters on the PGA TOUR who use a softer ball are Geoff Ogilvey, Tiger Woods, Adam Scott and Camilo Villegas.

MYTH #4. LIE ANGLES SHOULD BE DETERMINED USING A LIE BOARD AND ALL CLUBS SET AT THE SAME DEGREE UPRIGHT/FLAT.

The lie board was given its name because that is exactly what it does: lie. Once a person is properly fit for the correct shaft flex, then and only then should the lie be set. Various factors go into making sure lie angles are set properly: shaft flex, club head weight and design, golfer’s set-up position, and these must be considered when determining the correct lie angle for each club.

THE REASON: The head of a golf club rotates around the center of the axis of the shaft. As a club head gets closer to impact, it bends the shaft in two directions. The shaft bends backward (also known as lag) and it bends down, vertically, because the toe of the club extends away from the shaft. Depending upon the design of a club, the amount of toe droop (the amount the toe will cause the shaft to bend down) varies. On average, the toe of the club should be approximately one degree off the ground at setup. (NOTE: this will vary dependent upon club head design and weight distribution.) Because the design of all irons is not identical, lower irons are shorter from heel to toe but higher from the sole to the topline; all the irons should not be set at the same degree upright or flat. The amount of degree upright/flat will change from club to club.  If you would like more help with your game, are tired of not improving and want guaranteed results, stop wasting valuable time and money and contact the Golf Performance Academy at golfacademyhiltonhead.com or (843) 338-6737.

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“We go together, like

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Hilton Head Prep Students Rev Up the Stage with

Grease

April 8-10 at Hilton Head Island High School

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dmit it! You remember those lyrics and could probably hum the tune that accompanies them.

There are few American hometowns whose movie screens or high school stages haven’t featured the popular 1950s musical, Grease, over the past few decades. Now Hilton Head Prep takes us back to Rydell High School where summer sweethearts, Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski, collide in a surprising reunion amidst the rumblings and romances of the raucous T-Bird gang and the sassy Pink Ladies.

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Kirstin Jurgensen- Ensemble, Janie Bragg- Patty Simcox, Carly Smith- Patty Simcox, Helen Cardamone- Ensemble, Lyle Izzillo- Danny Zuko

lyle izzilloIzzillo- Danny Zuko, brittnay Brittnay Johnston- rizzo, James richardson- Kenickie Lyle

Grease at a Glance Where: Visual Performing Arts Center (VPAC) at Hilton Head Island High School When: Thursday, April 8-Saturday, April 10 (two shows on Sat.) How much: $10-$20 length: Approximately 2 hours suitability: The whole family tickets: (843) 671-2286 ext. ART Online: hhprep.org Joe chambers- ensembl , lyle Izzillo- Danny Zuko, James richardson- Kenickie, casey Baker- ensemble

Hannah simpson- sandy, lyle Izzillo- Danny Zuko

lyle Izzillo- Danny Zuko, Jarrett nixon- eugene, James richardson- Kenickie

Joe chambers- ensemble, lyle Izzillo- Danny Zuko, James richardson- Kenickie, casey Baker- ensemble

About the Director Hilton Head prep’s new performing arts director, Benjamin Wolfe, previously directed students at Savannah Country Day School.

He has also worked with the Savannah little Theater where he recently directed The Diary of Anne Frank, a production which earned him the award, “Best local Theater Director,” from Connect Savannah magazine. Wolfe earned his college degree at Armstrong Atlantic University.

Following a string of successful musical productions by prep’s performing arts students at Hilton Head’s VpAC, Wolfe is working to expand prep’s theater curriculum with classes that offer advanced instruction in acting, directing and stage management.

Veteran actor and senior, Jarrett Nixon, who plays the character Eugene, says the prep rendition of Grease is a departure from the well-known movie version starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John. “We’ve put our own stamp on the musical numbers and the cast members bring a bunch of new talent to the awesome roles in Grease,” he explained. Nixon has had major roles in spring musicals during all four of his high school years at prep, learning to juggle the demands of theater, academics and athletics, while still making time for his friends. “Actually this year a lot of my friends are in the show, so it’s easier to hang out together,” he said.

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Nixon’s long-time buddy, James richardson, snagged the role of toughguy lead, Kenickie. “it’s the first time i’ve starred in a high school musical even though it’s my final year at prep,” richardson said. “i’m really glad i tried out, because this role has allowed me to try on a whole new personality. And getting out there on stage really is a lot of fun.”

After a surprisingly high number of students (79) appeared for tryouts prep’s new performing arts director, Ben Wolfe, expanded his original Grease cast from 19 to 35. Fifteen of the cast members are guys, with four of the six male leads, like richardson, performing on stage at prep

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for the first time. Wolfe attributes that trend to a number of factors.

“With the arrival of shows like Fox TV’s Glee, theater is now considered cool by girls and guys on the high school scene, because it’s been embraced by the popular media and relevant celebrities,” Wolfe said. “plus the guys know they can participate in the performing arts and still devote time to sports and other school activities. We try to accommodate the schedules of our student actors and actresses by holding very structured rehearsals and posting a complete list of practice times online.”

The Grease cast features students from prep’s upper school, ranging from rising star Hannah Simpson in the role of “Sandy” to Senior lyle izzillo who plays “Danny.” Other senior leads include Brittnay Johnston as “rizzo,” Andrea Keriozakos as “Frenchy” and Sophie KerrDineen as “Jan.” Wolfe notes the lead

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roles require nightly two-hour practices as he fine-tunes the musical numbers and dance routines. “This group of kids is one of the best casts I’ve ever had,” he says.

“Their enthusiasm has been incredible and they’ve proven themselves to be a dynamic ensemble.”

Wolfe also has plenty of praise for Prep’s Arts Guild and a number of parents who have put their personal lives on hold to costume the cast and dress the Visual Performing Arts Center (VPAC) stage. Costume designer, Caroline Noble, successfully located vintage 1950s apparel for the T-Birds, Pink Ladies and other Grease cast members via tireless hours on her blog, “Madhouse Vintage.”

When Wolfe issued a plea for help with locating an old Thunderbird or other

appropriate auto for use as Kenickie’s beloved “Greased Lightening” on set, he had a prompt response from Arts Guild members. “I received an e-mail from one mom who canvassed the Lowcountry with her camera, providing photos of old clunkers from various locations,” he recalled. “I couldn’t believe the amount of research she did to find the perfect car— and she’s a volunteer!”

As the curtain rises on the nostalgic setting of Rydell High and the classic tale of boy meets girl…loses girl… wins girl back, Wolfe is confident he’s assembled the right mix of talent, energy, authenticity, and memorable musical numbers packed with ’50s finesse.  Got your hand jive ready?

Janie Bragg- Patty Simcox, Jarrett Nixon- Eugene

Janie Bragg- Patty Simcox, Carly Smith- Patty Simcox, Helen Cardamone- Ensemble, Kirstin Jurgensen- Ensemble

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hen was the last time you got excited about seeing your dentist? For most of us, the answer would be “not in a million years.” But patients of Dr. Elizabeth Shelly say they actually look forward to their dental visits. What’s up with that?

Longtime patient, Sue Ade says it’s all about trust— trust that Shelly earns not only by demonstrating her finely-honed skills and dedication to quality dentistry, but through unwavering kindness and caring. Describing her relationship with Shelly as a lifelong partnership, Ade said, “This is a level of care almost unprecedented in today’s world. It’s very personalized…the kind of care you may have thought was lost.”

 get to know dr. Shelly Dr. Elizabeth Shelly’s interest in dentistry began with a sixth grade science fair project on fluoride. She chose her profession and never looked back, she said.

Graduating from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago in 1987, she moved to Hilton Head Island to begin her practice. Starting as an associate, she bought the business (Main Street Dental) in 1992, and worked there until moving her practice to Bluffton in May, 2009.

“After 22 years on the island in one place, to pick up and move was particularly scary,” said Shelly. “But it turned out to be incredible.

I have a lot of loyal patients.

They keep on coming, because they appreciate what we do.”

Shelly has two children, Zachary, age 20, a political science major at the College of Charleston and Samantha, 16, a junior at Hilton Head Island High School.

In her spare time, find Shelly cooking or riding her Harley.

Bridging the gap dr. Shelly recently moved her practice to Bluffton after many yearS on hilton head.

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Bob Garver, a patient for over 20 years, concurs. Explaining why he opts to drive the extra miles from Hilton Head to Bluffton to stay with Shelly, who moved her practice last May, he said, “She gets things before they become problems. She’s bright. i like her energy and positive attitude. i’m just very confident in her.”

Shelly attributes her patients’ high level of loyalty and trust to the time she spends listening and laying the foundation of the relationship. “We’re not rushed,” she said. “The first thing we do is sit down face-to-face. No gloves. We talk about what your concerns are, what your problems in the past have been, what you want—all that comes before we lay a finger on you.”

All eArs, no feArs people dread going to the dentist for many reasons, including fear of discomfort, embarrassment or cost, especially

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home of the Same-Day Crown Dr. Elizabeth Shelly is now offering same-day CErEC® crowns. This crown is designed on a computer and milled out of pure ceramic while you wait, thus eliminating the laboratory step and the need for a second visit. “instead of taking an impression, you take a digital image of the prepared tooth. The software has about 33,000 examples of teeth—at least 10,000 for every tooth in your mouth,” Shelly explained. “You put in certain parameters and it brings up a proposed tooth. Then you fit it exactly to the space and the bite

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if they have neglected their oral care.

According to Shelly, calming those fears is not about laughing gas, anesthetics or anti-anxiety drugs. Although she has all those tools and uses them judiciously, she insists that caring is more important than any technical thing she does. “The main thing is to take the time to find out what their little quirks and preferences are. listening and caring—i really think that’s the key,” she said. Quick to praise her office staff, Shelly says their friendliness and professionalism also contribute to the calm, caring atmosphere her patients appreciate so much.

“No matter what your dental condition or the extent of your need, Shelly and her staff will work with you to make the necessary treatments as comfortable and affordable as possible,”

and the esthetic characteristics. it’s awesome when you’re trying to replicate. if someone walks in with a broken front tooth, they can walk out that day with [one that looks and functions] the same. Every time i do it, i’m like a little kid. ‘isn’t this cool?’ The patients love it, and it’s a beautiful crown.”

Nevertheless, according to Shelly, the CErEC crown is not appropriate in every situation. “You have to know all your options—everything from a good old gold crown to the porcelain bonded to metal. And now there is a myriad of ceramic products.

Keeping up with that is part of the continuing ed,” she said, adding that she concentrates on the very best product for the individual patient..

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said Ade. “When you are in Liz’s hands, fears just dissipate. You can relax, because she will make it easy for you.”

Beyond teeth In addition to making her patients comfortable, Shelly says she’s “more than just a tooth doctor.” The key difference is the comprehensive approach she takes in evaluating and treating the entire oral and dental system, including jaw joints, gums, bones and muscles. “Without taking into account how they are functioning in that system, you can do anything you want to with the teeth, but it’s not going to fix the problem. You have to evaluate it all, or you might miss something that will later come back to bite ya!” she said—no pun intended, of course.

By building inside the framework of function, Shelly also ensures the durability of her work. “I can really feel confident when I put something in there, because I’ve taken into account all the things that impact whether it’s going to last,” she said.

As a part of Shelly’s comprehensive approach, she takes pride in keeping up with the ever-changing industry. Since 1997, she has participated in a series of continuing education courses at Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, staying abreast of the newest and best equipment, materials and techniques. “I do mainly restorative dentistry—everything from the simple single filling to a full mouth rehab.

All that extra training I have makes me well-qualified for someone who has a worn down dentation or a neglected mouth—missing teeth, bite collapsing… It’s a major undertaking to restore that, but it can be done really beautifully for good function,” said Shelly. “Quality is the word. I use quality materials, quality equipment, quality people, because it matters to me to do something right in someone’s mouth.”  Dr. Elizabeth Shelly’s practice is located at 347 Red Cedar Street, Building 400, Bluffton. For appointments and more information, call (843) 681-8166.

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CALENDAR

APRIL UPCOMING EVENTS

This Month’s BIG EVENTS That Should Be On Your Calendar Too!

“Bid for PAL” April 8-11 Palmetto Animal League Online Auction PAL is hosting its first ever online auction to raise money for its first ever Adoption Center in Riverwalk Business Park off of Highway 170. Get your paws on your computer to bid for hundreds of items large and small. Auction dates are April 8-11.

To start bidding go to: www.pal.dojiggy.com or www.PalmettoAnimalLeague.org.

BIDDING STARTS APRIL 8!

The American Association of University Women Meeting April 9, 1:30 - 3:30pm Hilton Head Library

Earth Day 2010

The program, Smart Women & Their Money, will be presented by Gigi Harris, Director of Communications and Client Services for the Bedminster Group, and Steve Weber, Registered Investment Advisor and Portfolio Manager for the Bedminster Group.

Celebration Saturday, NEW MEMBERS April 24 ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! 3-7 pm Please call 843-341-6638 for further information.

Tea for Tutu April 10, 1:30-3:30pm Sea Pines Country Club $20 children/ $40 adults A tutu couture fashion show featuring Angela Beasley and Karena Brock Carlyle, plus a special reading by author Joan C. Mullins.

Visit hhdt.org or Burke’s Pharmacy for tickets or call Teresa at 843.301.3723 for more information.

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, SC Jolly Shores at the end of Prospect Rd

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND EARTH DAY CELEBRATION April 24, 3-7pm Daufuskie Island

Free Admission!

The Verizon Heritage April 12-18th Harbourtown, Sea Pines Plantation Watch Brian Gay defend his title as the winner of the 2009 Verizon Heritage! Show your local support for the Island’s biggest tournament (and party!), all to support local charities.

The Art Market at Historic Honey Horn April 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

April 25, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission is free Tax Deductible Donations to theand includes a complimentary oyster Daufuskie hamburgers, Island Conservancy arehotdogs, appreciated! beverages and live music. roast, Educational games about environmental issues such For Ferry Pricing, Schedule and Reservations email bea@thedaufuskiecompany.com or call 843-842-3945 as recycling and litter control will intrigue children and adults.

Family Fun, Live Music, Educational

Contact Bea Wray for Ferry Information and to make Games, Complimentary Oyster Roast, reservations - bea@thedaufuskiecompany.com or call Burgers and Hot Dogs, Free Tours to 843-842-3945.

Sustainable Living Farm and More

Elton John’s Aida Arts Center of Coastal Carolina April 28-May 30 From the award-winning composer of “The Lion King” and “Billy Elliott,” comes “Elton John’s Aida,” a grand, epic musical and winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Score.

Tickets: Kids: $35-$37; adults: $50-$54. Details: www. artshhi.com; 843-842-ARTS.

Sponsored by DOLPHIN MANAGEMENT

Chamber Music April 25 & 26 Tickets $20 Sunday 3:30 pm: Lowcountry Presbyterian Church, Bluffton Monday 7:30 pm: All Saints Episcopal Church, Hilton Head Island

Admission is free, while there is a $6 per car parking donation. Concessions are available, and demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend in glass, pine needle basketry, gourd carving, watercolor, silver smith and photography.

Selections by Brahms, Halvorsen & Dohnanyi.

Chamber Music Hilton Head concludes its 12th season music with Sarabande & Variations by Norwegian composer Johan Halvorsen (but in the style of Handel), the F Major Sonata by Brahms for cello and piano and, to close, Dohnanyi’s popular Serenade for String Trio, Op.10.

For more information, call the Coastal Discovery Museum at (843) 689-3033 ext. 224.

For More Information: Visit us at www.cmhh.org or call 843-681-9969

“Bless This House” Concert May 2, 3pm Bluffton United Methodist Church Cost: $20 Donation Hilton Head Humane Association’s 13th Annual Dog Walk on the Beach May 1, 9:30 am Coligny Beach This year, the Dog Walk on the Beach, one of our major fundraisers, will have more surprises, games, and gifts to entertain you and your 4-legged friends!

Please stop by the shelter or call 843 681-8686 for registration and information.

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Local musicians will join together on Sunday, May 2 at 3:00 pm at Bluffton United Methodist Church to perform a concert to benefit WOMENBUILD 2010, the fifth house built and funded by Lowcountry women. The women of southern Beaufort and Jasper Counties, wearing tool belts, hammers in hand, have been working to build their fifth Habitat for Humanity WOMENBUILD house funded and built by women! This joint effort of local women represents their commitment to providing simple, decent housing for hardworking, local residents.

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MAY EVENTS Mark your calendar early for these up-and-coming May events!

Please call 757-5864 or visit habitathhi.org.

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Article by Linda S. Hopkins

Where prior season fashions create current season looks.

Doncaster Never Goes Out of Style!

EVER NOTICE HOW SOME WOMEN ALWAYS LOOK PUT TOGETHER? WISH YOU COULD DEVELOP THAT SAME SENSE OF STYLE WITHOUT MAKING SOME HOTSHOT DESIGNER’S MONTHLY MORTGAGE PAYMENT? TAKE HEART, BECAUSE YOU ARE ABOUT TO DISCOVER ONE OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S BEST KEPT SECRETS.

Whether you’re itching for a spring fashion fling, need a wardrobe makeover or are in the market for a special occasion dress, set your GpS to 430 Wm. Hilton pkwy—The Doncaster Outlet at pineland Station—and prepare for an unparalleled shopping experience. No matter your age or size, Doncaster offers styles to suit your body shape and lifestyle at a price you can afford.

What’s in a name?

Women familiar with Doncaster are often surprised to learn that the classic collections, sold exclusively by independent consultants at private in-home shows, are now available at the Doncaster Outlet (formerly known as the Tanner Outlet, named after the family who originated the line in the 1930s).

According to gAil guy, store mAnAger, some customers hAve yet to reAlize thAt the doncAster outlet is the sAme fAbulous store they knew As tAnner for the pAst 20 yeArs. According to Gail Guy, store manager, some customers have yet to realize that the Doncaster Outlet is the same fabulous store they knew as Tanner for the past 20 years. “Ninety percent of our merchandise was sold as Doncaster,” she said, adding that there was also some confusion between the name Tanner and the Tanger Outlets which are off-island. “To brand the store better, instead of Tanner, we are now using the name ‘Doncaster Outlet,’” she said.

Quality, value and fit Unlike some factory outlet stores that sell seconds, retail rejects or lesser quality merchandise specifically manufactured for outlet sales, the Doncaster Outlet sells only first-quality merchandise, but at a fraction of its original price. How so?

According to Guy, the merchandise in the store is what the independent sales consultants did not sell the previous corresponding season. But that doesn’t mean sacrificing style.

“Our things are so traditional, they don’t go out of style,” she said. “The biggest ‘complaint’ people have is that our clothes never wear out!”

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and more. look for styles ranging from tailored to formal to relaxed, with fit options in women’s, misses and petite sizes 2-24. The line also has cuts/styles for women of differing body architectures, from the more linear, athletic builds to the curvier, more feminine silhouettes. pants are cut extra long to accommodate taller women, and the quality of the fabrics makes tailoring a snap. According to Guy, many women who have been unable to find pants or jeans that fit are elated to finally find a cut/style that works for them in the Doncaster line.

The outlet store is also a good transition for people who have bought Doncaster clothes at full price and want to add pieces to their collection. Color palettes are similar each season, so customers can build on wardrobes, Guy explained.

Apparel usually comes in priced 25 percent under last year, but the longer they stay in the store, the deeper the discount, Guy said. Of course sizes get picked over, so you’ll want to shop early and often. Customers are encouraged to add their names to the mailing list to receive e-mails and postcards announcing new merchandise arrivals and special sales. For example, right now, the Doncaster Outlet is selling last spring’s catalog merchandise. live out of state? Shipping is never a problem, and all merchandise is returnable for exchange or a full refund within 30 days. if you’re looking for gorgeous, trend-proof clothes that will look great for years to come, don’t miss the Doncaster Outlet at pineland Station. Soon your vehicle will know its way  without consulting the map.

For more information or a catalog, call (843) 689-6494. To learn more about the Tanner family legacy or get a peek at the current Doncaster merchandise, visit doncaster.com.

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How to Build a Great wardroBe How many times have you stood in your closet, overlooking a sea of tangled hangers only to lament that you have nothing to wear? According to Gail Guy, Doncaster Outlet store manager, the answer is wardrobe building, and Doncaster is a rich source for a solid foundation. “There is an emphasis on key items, not necessarily outfits. The big push is to have stand alone pieces as opposed to matchy-matchy,” she said.

Guy recommends investing in neutrals—the “bones” that will remain in your closet for many seasons. By adding pops of color, layering pieces, accessories and even a few trendy items, your wardrobe is always fresh and up-to-date, she explained.

Using these same wardrobe principles, Guy and her staff conduct frequent fashion shows as well as “pack light, pack right” workshops, demonstrating how to mix and match outfits when traveling.

For a consultation, private showing or group event, call (843) 689-6494.

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bout 22 years ago, Mike Covert drew an HVAC service van on a napkin and decided that’s what he wanted to do when the time was right.

After working in different facets of the industry, from engineering to service, and building up the appropriate nest egg, he and his wife opened Covert Aire in Bluffton.

That was three years ago. “it took those 22 years to finally say, ‘i’ve got all the stuff i need.’ i’ve seen how everybody does it. So i asked myself, ‘What can i do that nobody else does?’” Covert said in his new office on the corner of Gibbet road and Estate Drive, just off SC 170. “i consider myself old school. i believe in showing up when i tell you i’m going to show up. i believe in calling you back if you call me. i still believe in ‘yes sir, no sir,’ no matter how young or old my customer is.

And i believe that the customer is always right,” Covert said. What his company also does is same day service. That was part of his business model.

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Another part of that model was staying local. “We don’t go all over. We don’t go from Myrtle Beach to Daytona Beach. We’re in Bluffton. We take care of Bluffton and Hilton Head. We advertise same day service, and that’s what we do. What you see on my vehicles is just that, same day service, plus our name and phone number. Manufacturers of equipment are not on my vehicles. i’m not in business for them. i’m in business for Covert Aire, which is in business for our customers,” Covert explained.

Because timing is everything, his decision to exclude new construction was something of a blessing. While current economic conditions have had an influence on business, he said it made people pay more attention to what they are paying for. “A few years ago, people would just replace a system if it needed repair. That’s completely different now. people are now paying more attention to maintenance plans. They are comparing plan A, B and C. We don’t just inspect and then charge for individual services,” he said. “Anything

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Another feature Covert said sets his business apart is that the company does not do new construction. “We’ve stayed true to that. That piece of the pie, i don’t want. We do service and repair, preventative maintenance and replacement,” said Covert.

that water or air passes through needs to be cleaned every six months. That’s just part of what we do—what we should do.”

While Covert considers his company “old school” when it comes to customer service and retention, he said the company

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is truly state-of-the-art when it comes to the various systems homeowners and businesses have installed. “We use the latest computerized testing devices. We use the most stateof-the-art equipment made. i think it goes back to taking care of someone. That’s where it all starts from. Yes, we have to stay abreast of the latest and greatest [technology] because it comes out daily.

Our education is ongoing. However, even with all that we know, if you lose touch with your customer, face-to-face, it doesn’t matter,” Covert said.

While the green movement is important to Covert, he is also a realist. “While we are very sensitive to green technology, understand our industry is based on a refrigerant that is not ecological friendly,” he stated. He was referring to the hydro chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Freon, or r-22, which depletes the earth’s ozone layer. As of January of this year, Freon is basically history, Covert explained, via the Montreal protocol that began in 1989.

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But Covert is very sensitive and supportive of consumers trying to go green. “Being green has had a huge impact on this industry. it forces contractors to think a little bit harder, a little bit longer on the products they choose. This is mostly consumer driven. The consumers are very, very wise and astute to green technology. Homeowners are very keen on it,” Covert explained. As an example he pointed out the pad used for compressors (the unit outside the home or office) in a heat pump configuration. Typically, the pad is extruded plastic. While a little more expensive, Covert Aire offers a pad made of recycled tires.

Over a decade or so ago, geothermal heat pumps, though costing twice as much as air-to-air heat pump systems, gained in popularity. They were two to three times as efficient as standard heat pumps, using the earth’s constant temperature to provide a heating and cooling exchange.

“We service them,” Covert said. But he pointed out that the companies who manufactured the more traditional air-toair heat pumps have become as efficient as geothermal. “We have a unit right here,” Covert said, pointing to heat pump in the showroom, “that’s more efficient than anything on the market, with a 24.5 SEEr (Seasonal Energy Efficiency ratio) rating.”

For Covert, however, given all the technical advances his company embraces and his self-imposed requirement that he and his staff continually upgrade to “the latest and greatest” technology, the “old school” fundamentals will be, he said, what will keep Covert Aire a success.  For more information, call (843) 7065090 or visit www.covertaire.com.

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All these priceless qualities—and the art they help nourish—will take center stage on April 24 and 25 at the eighth annual Art Market at Historic Honey Horn, a juried fine art and craft show organized by the Coastal Discovery Museum.

Over 80 artists—local as well as national—will display works in clay, wood, fibers,

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metals, glass, jewelry, watercolors, oil, mixed media and photography. Against a backdrop of salt marsh, oak groves and historic buildings, visitors and collectors will peruse the tents while artists compete for prizes totaling $5,000.

“A lot of artists come back year after year,” said Hilton Head woodturner, John Diamond, who has shown at Art Market since its inception. “Many are on the circuit, and it’s interesting to talk to them because they are the real pros. Things are always organized to a tee, and it progresses smoothly; i’ve always done very well sales-wise.”

Other local artists are discovering what Diamond has known for the last eight years. First-time participant, Barbara Benedict, who lives part of the year on Hilton Head and part in Ohio, hopes the show will be a chance to not only exhibit her work, but also spread the word about a painting style called plein air.

“A lot of artists come back year after year,” said Hilton Head woodturner, John Diamond, who has shown at Art Market since its inception. “Things are always organized to a tee, and it progresses smoothly; I’ve always done very well sales-wise.” “i enjoy being out, meeting people and talking to them about what i do,” said Benedict, who started the lowcountry plein Air Society. The group takes its name from the French phrase “in the open air,” and denotes a method of painting wherein the artist goes out-of-doors to paint a scene under natural light. Thanks to nice weather and pristine landscapes, plein air has become very popular in the lowcountry. “it was kind of an epiphany the first time i took my easel out to the marsh, with the bugs and the snakes and everything,” said Benedict, who paints in oil and will have several depictions of Honey Horn for sale at Art Market. “in the midst of all that, the light was amazing—the way the marsh looked as the sun went down and the light reflected off the water.”

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able to explain the alternative process he employs to fire his pots, using salt and soda as opposed to electric or gas-fired kilns.

“There’s a certain serendipity about the pots,” said White, who has been collecting pottery for nearly 20 years and making his own for about six. “You have to show people that it’s labor-intensive and there’s something different about it.”

After attending Art Market several times as a spectator, White decided to try his luck selling his own pots. “i enjoy the setting and the varied types

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of art you see, and i like that you end up bumbling into friends you haven’t seen in a long time,” said White. “You strike up a conversation, get something to eat—it’s very festive.”

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entries. “Just from going to the event myself, i know the caliber of the artists,” she said. “it’s a good mix of price points—high-end but affordable.

Anyone who visits could come away with a piece of original art.”

Silberman says the setting at Honey Horn is “special,” and like so many creative people in the area, she credits the environment with inspiring her work. “living here on Hilton Head, you’re certainly influenced by nature,” she said. “Just walking on the beach and seeing the baby turtles crawl back to the ocean—i have to recreate that somehow in my work. i’m very influenced by the beauty of the area, the colors, and just the good feeling that i have living here.”

Whether you come as a serious art collector or just to take a pleasant stroll around the spacious grounds of Honey Horn, Art Market promises to be a fun and aesthetically-pleasing event. The show is open to the public Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission is free, while there is a $6 per car parking donation. Concessions are available, and demonstrations will take place throughout the weekend in glass, pine needle basketry, gourd carving, watercolor, silver smith and photography. An artists’ reception will be held Saturday evening to honor prize-winners; admission is $20 and reservations are required. For more information, call the Coastal Discovery Museum at (843) 689-3033 ext. 224.  www.celebratehiltonhead.com 101

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linding migraine headaches dictate that you rest in a quiet, dark room while the demands of your life continue to press steadily forward. The medication that brings relief is limited due to the acetaminophen component. Take too much and the possibility of liver damage results.

For years you have depended on a natural thyroid medication that treats the symptoms of hypothyroidism. It has restored your energy and vitality. When you go to refill your prescription, you are told the manufacturer is no longer making the drug. There are no viable substitutes.

Hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and depression seem to hover like a cloud as you approach mid-life. Your sex life is a distant memory. You have responsibilities that are multiplying with your work, aging parents and the stress of too many demands. Is this what you have to look forward to?

This is where Dr. Sheila Stephens, Pharm.D. steps in.

She is a compounding pharmacist who specializes in customized medications that are designed to meet the needs of the individual.

Stephens Compounding Pharmacy is the only pharmacy on Hilton Head Island that exclusively compounds medicines—one of roughly 400 nationwide. It is a method of apothecary that brings the science and the art of pharmaceutics together.

According to the National Council for Patient Information and Education, about 50 percent of the two billion prescriptions filled each year are not taken correctly. The failure to take the correct drug or to take it on the correct schedule is costly both to the individual and the public. The Schering Report estimates that 10 percent of hospital admissions are due to noncompliance, costing $15.2 billion and impacting 3.5 million people. These staggering statistics can be distilled down to a few common denominators. People want medications that are effective. When the intended results are less than expected, therapy is many times abandoned. The cost of the medication relative to the benefit may not be evident.

Dr. Stephens works with this concept in focus. The human body is created to protect and heal itself. Elaborate immune systems provide a barrier against assault. When these systems are bridged by disease, injury or age, the treatments that are most likely to be effective are those that match natural defense mechanisms. Drugs that reach the targeted site with minimal impact to surrounding systems provide the greatest impact.

Certain cancers such as colon and breast have treatments that are now targeted to genetic disposition. The “one-size-fits-all”

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is no longer a valid option in health care.

Compounded prescriptions have been used to treat those who suffer from migraine headaches or arthritis to neuropathies. The compounding pharmacist works with the physician and the patient to develop unique combinations of drugs in delivery systems that have the ability to deliver the drug to the site of action. It is much like a lock and key type of effect. When the receptor (lock) on the targeted organ or nerve is activated by the drug (key), the body will then respond with the release of neurotransmitters that may provide antiinflammatory response or release of natural endorphins.

Drug shortages are a common theme in medicine. The Food and Drug Administration has a section of their Web site devoted to this notification. There have been shortages of antiviral medications for the prevention of influenza in dosage forms for children. A drug used in the treatment of herpes simplex has been unavailable due to a raw materials shortage.

The shortage of the naturally occurring thyroid is of major importance. Many times, the compounding pharmacist has solutions to these dilemmas that will provide continuation of treatment.

Menopause and andropause are a function of the aging process in women and men. The decrease in the production of estrogen for women and testosterone for men has layered effects on the body. Estrogen is a key hormone along with progesterone in women that may begin to decline at an early age of mid-30s. The impact on the body may be felt in vasomotor symptoms such as night sweats, emotional volatility, and memory and energy loss. The loss of estrogen with age is important in that all organs of the body from the brain, eyes, gut and vasculature have estrogen receptors. The loss of estrogen is significant to providing balance in the body system. Replacement treatment with hormone therapy has a history that has been confusing, if not contradictory, at times.

The compounding pharmacist is a source of information and provides help in understanding what options are available.

Stephens Compounding Pharmacy is affiliated with Professional Compounding Centers of America. Extensive training and research are provided to develop formulations that best meet the need of the patient. Dr. Stephens has completed training in non-sterile and sterile compounding practices as well as education in bio-identical hormone replacement and the treatment of pain.

The specialists at Stephens Compounding Pharmacy are dedicated to solving medication problems and working with the physician and patient to restore balance and wellness. 

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As discussed in last month’s article, there were some absolutely bizarre mortgages available just a couple of years ago. There is still some variety, but, for the most part, mortgages now come in two basic flavors with lots of different toppings:

FIXED-RATE MORTGAGES: These are the simplest to understand and the safest for the borrower. With this type of loan, the interest rate is fixed and the borrower is required to pay off the loan in equal monthly payment for the entire term of the loan. The typical term of these loans is 30 or 15 years.

Note: Don’t let the 30 or 15 year terms scare you. The longevity of these contracts is entirely in the favor of the borrower. There are rarely prepayment penalties in these contracts, so that if market interest rates go lower, you can try to refinance the mortgage at better terms. If they go higher, you just keep paying the loan at your lower-than-market rate. Not so with the loans described below.

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S o m e A r M s a r e 3 0 - ye a r l o a n contracts in which your payments are at risk to increase if rates go up, but the payments are still stretched out for the full 30 years. Others require a full or “balloon” payment after a relatively short period such as three, five or 10 years. “Balloon” mortgages usually have the lowest interest rates, but you have to be prepared to

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pay them off or refinance on the day of reckoning.

As stated above, the rates on ArMs are typically tied to some formula which is typically tied to some index of interest rates. You need to know the worst-case number under your contract’s formula and decide if you are willing and able to afford the resulting increased payments.

Fortunately, beginning January 1, 2010, new regulations require the mortgage lender to provide you with that number.

A related issue is your contract’s “cap” formulas, or the amount the interest rate

can adjust after the initial fixed period and subsequent periods. The variations here are infinite; make sure you understand how they work!

So, which is better, fixed or variable?

As always in financial matters, it depends.

As is clear in my attempt to describe the two types, ArMs can be significantly more complicated than fixed-rate mortgages.

They also usually come with lower monthly payments, which make sense since you, the borrower, are at risk for both higher interest rates in the future as well as a potential liquidity issue with a balloon

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Down payment in general, you want to put 20 percent down for two reasons. First, any less than that and you will be required to obtain mortgage insurance which will add about five percent to your rate. in addition, a lower down payment means more risk for the lender and that will be reflected in a higher interest rate as well. Having said that, there are still plenty of mortgages out there which do not require 20 percent down, including USDA loans (0 down), Federal Housing Administration( FHA) loans(about 5 percent) and Veterans Administration loans (0).

Speaking of the latter, if you are a veteran, you are entitled to use this program and you should look into it. Any competent mortgage banker can help you with all three programs.

Amounts paid for mortgage insurance is currently deductible for most taxpayers, but only until the end of 2010. the mortgage process per Matt Couch and Brad Ellis, two very experienced residential mortgage bankers at Coastal States Bank, the mortgage process takes about 30 days from start to finish. The process goes something like this:

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As with most local brokers, they suggest a visit BEFOrE you begin your serious house hunting. This visit is free and without obligation and will be time well spent.

At that visit, or upon your identification of the property you wish to buy, the mortgage broker will fill out an application for you. Once you identify the property, the mortgage broker can quote you a rate and you have the opportunity to “lock” it or let it float, in which case it can go up or down any time prior to the actual “closing” (see below). The decision to lock or not to lock is simply a guess on your part as to where rates are headed in the short term. if you are happy with the rate you have been quoted, go ahead and lock it and worry about other things.

A word here about rates and points: You’ll hear quotes such as five and a quarter percent with one point, or five and a half percent with 0 points. One “point” is simply one percent of your total loan amount; e.g. one point on a $200,000 mortgage is equal to $2,000. in order to decide whether or not to “pay down” the rate and thus your monthly payment by buying points upfront, you simply have to do run the numbers. A handy calculator at money-zine.com will do this quickly for you.

Once the application is done, the mortgage banker will have a “loan package” to you within three days with all kinds of consumer protection disclosures, including a comprehensive “Good Faith Estimate” of your closing costs. These costs can most often be included in your mortgage and can be substantial. Here is one area where it may pay to shop around, as one mortgage banker may charge substantially more than another for such pure profit items as the “processing fee.” Note: it is usually worthwhile to include your own bank in this process as they will often waive or lower certain fees for their customers.

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“underwriting department” will need to evaluate the loan. These will include paystubs from your job, bank statements, income tax returns, etc. As i’ve said, it’s a different world out there now; be prepared to bare your financial sole in order to get your mortgage approved.

Once you have provided the requested documents, the loan package will be given to the bank or mortgage company’s processing department which will order an appraisal of the property and title work from a local attorney.

After the appraisal is received (figure about a week on this step) the complete package will be given to the “underwriter” who will give the final thumbs up or down to your loan. A word of advice: Don’t pop the cork until the underwriter’s work is done. last minute snags seem to be the norm these days.

Once approved, the loan process moves to the “closing department,” where final details are tidied up and the package is prepared for the closing attorney.

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of the mortgage and home-buying process. it normally takes place in a local attorney’s office of your choosing. per Cary Griffin, a partner in the McNair law Firm, p.A. and a veteran real estate specialist, you are not legally required to actually be present at closing. “it is certainly better to be there,” he advises, but many closings are, in fact, done by mail in our area. present or not, expect to sign a bazillion documents, including the mortgage, until your hand cramps up and you, finally, officially, become a HOMEOWNEr! Note: You are entitled to review all closing documents in advance, and it’s a good idea so that you can ask the closing attorney to explain anything you do not understand. remember, once you sign on the dotted line, you own it!

One final word: One reads a lot today of people simply walking away from their mortgages because their house is “underwater” (i.e. the mortgage balance is higher than the value of the house). putting ethics aside, this is not a good idea in South Carolina. Your mortgage is secured by your house, but you are also personally liable for the full amount. Sure, you can stop paying your mortgage and lose your house, but if there is any balance remaining on the mortgage, the bank or other holder of the mortgage will come after you for it. The only way you’ll get rid of the obligation is if the bank issues a release, and that is not likely unless they are convinced you are truly destitute, Or, in fact, bankrupt. in either event, your credit rating will be destroyed. 

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Remy’s Bar & Grill 843.842.3800 Big B Karaoke 9:30pm Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Mellow Mushroom Pizza 843.686.2474 Beer Club - Free Membership Join Anytime Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 Hebrew Brother 10pm Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Buzztime Trivia - Complete menu served until 2am San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Chris Jones Tiki Hut 843.785.5126 Live Entertainment - Tommy Sims

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Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille 843.785.2255 Ladies Night, Karaoke Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Free Pool - Complete menu served until 2am Jock’s Bluffton Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 Ladies NIght & Live Entertainment San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Mark Nicholson Tiki Hut 843.785.5126 Live Entertainment - David Marshall

WEDNESDAY

Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 Tommy Sims Live 9pm Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 Reggae Night with Patwa 10pm Prana International 843.785.7762 Cheese Factory–Classics-70’s, 80’s & 90’s XO Lounge 843.341.8080 LIVE Entertainment Brick Oven 843.686.2233 Singer / Songwriter Night Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Motown & R&B with Sterlin & Shuvette Mellow Mushroom 843.686.2474 Trivia - Starts around 9pm Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Free Pool - Complete menu served until 2am Kanaley’s Pub 843.686.5123 Live Music San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Davis Marshall Tiki Hut 843.785.5126 Live Entertainment - Jalapeno Brothers

THURSDAY

Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 Classic Rock with David Wingo XO Lounge 843.341.8080 LIVE Entertainment Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474, Ladies Night & Live Entertainment Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Ladies Night - Live Music with Johnny Breeze & Bruce Crichton Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 Jack Jones playing Jimmy Buffet Classics - 6:30pm Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Buzztime Trivia - Complete menu served until 2am Kanaley’s Pub 843.686.5123 Live Music Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 4/1 Villanova (Hilton Head) 4/15 The Design (Hilton Head) San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Eric Daubert

FRIDAY

The Electric Piano 843.785.5397 4/2 Simpson Brothers 4/9 Permanent Tourists 4/16 Disco Fever 4/23 Sterlin & Shuvette 4/30 Disco Fever Brick Oven Café 843.686.2233 Chris & Christian Live Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille 843.785.2255 Karaoke Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 Karaoke with Melissa Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 The Beagles play the Beatles Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 Jazz & Blues with Earl Williams XO Lounge 843.341.8080 LIVE Entertainment Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Kanaley’s Pub 843.686.5123 LIVE Entertainment - 9:30pm-until Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Buzztime Trivia - Complete menu served until 2am Kanaley’s Pub 843.686.5123 Live Music Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 4/2 4 Piece & A Biscuit (Hilton Head) 4/16 Retro Vertigo (Hilton Head) San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Bruce Crichton Tiki Hut 843.785.5126 Live Entertainment - Eric Daubert

SATURDAY

The Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Chris & Christian Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 All Request Night with DJ Tanz XO Lounge 843.341.8080 LIVE Entertainment Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 4/3 Angie Aparo is BACK - 10pm Brick Oven 843.686.2233 Rotating Live Music Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Kanaley’s Pub 843.686.5123 Karaoke with Big B - 9pm-until Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Complete menu served until 2am Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 4/3 Final 4 Basketball 4/17 Saturday Night Live - Silicone Sister San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Tommy Sims Tiki Hut 843.785.5126 Live Entertainment - Jon Bruner

SUNDAY

Brick Oven Café 843.686.2233 Jessie Watkins and Friends Street Meet 843.842.2570 Late Night Food until 1am Mellow Mushroom Pizza 843.686.2474 Corn Hole Tournement Callahan’s 843.686.7665 Complete menu served until 2am San Miguel’s 843.842.4555 Live Entertainment - Kirk O’Leary Tiki Hut 843.785.5126 Live Entertainment - Mike Korbar

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Market Street Café, p. 90 Coligny Plaza, 686-4976 10% Off Entire Check

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Mellow Mushroom Pizza, p. 100 Park Plaza, 686-2474 10% Off Old Fort Pub, p. 4 Hilton Head Plantation, 681-2386 See Ad For Details

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Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe, p. 116 (Back Cover) 69 Pope Avenue, 785-7700 See Ad For Details

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Big Bamboo, p. 56 Coligny Plaza, 843-686-3443 25% Off Entire Dinner Check with CH2 Card

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe, p. 100 Palmetto Bay Marina, 686-3232 10% Off Monday-Friday

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Paulie's Coal Fired Pizza, p. 17 Berkeley Place, 757-3500 10% Entire Check Including Delivery with Your C2 Card (Excludes Alcohol) Reilley’s Grill & Bar, p. 116 (Back Cover) Hilton Head Plaza, 842-4414, Port Royal Plaza, 681-4153 See Ad For Details Riptide Liquor & Fine Wines, p. 18 50 Burnt Church Road, 757-6344 95 Baylor Drive, 757-7404 10% Off with Celebrate Card Rollers, p. 110 Coligny Plaza, 785-3614 Port Royal Plaza, 681-8454 Free Mini Bottle with Purchase

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Kanaley's Pub, p. 100 Park Plaza at Sea Pines Entrance 686-5123 10% OFF All Food with CH2 Card Kingfisher, p. 41 Shelter Cove Marina, 785-4442 10% Off Food

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Scott's Fish Market, p. 18 Shelter Cove, 785-7575 20% Off Entire Bill

Jocks Blufftons Sports Bar and Grill, p. 85 95 Baylor Dr. (Publix Shopping Center) Bluffton, 815-7474 See Ad For Details

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Salty Dog Cafe, p. 54 See Ad For Details

It's Greek To Me, p. 85 11 Lagoon Road, 843-842-4033 1 New Orleans Road, Ste G, 843-341-3556 10% Off Total Food Bill

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The Electric Piano, p. 113 Park Plaza, 785-5397 10% Off

Flamingo's Doughnuts Café, p. 62 Park Plaza Shopping Center, 686-4606 Buy 1 Get Doughnut 1 Free

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