CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - November 2009

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P16 PUT A LITTLE PEP IN YOUR CHRISTMAS. A Christmas CD from the Target Band, with a few guest stars.

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TURKEY FOR DUMMIES ...and 10 reasons to be thankful.

P33 C2’S SPECIAL REAL ESTATE SECTION We talk to a few real estate professionals and get their opinion on the future of buying and selling in the Lowcountry. The market is coming back...maybe?

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A (FICTIONAL?) DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REALTOR It’s not as easy as it looks.

26 Hmmm... what do you think this article is about?

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IS BLUFFTON BECOMING A COLLEGE TOWN? Our writer takes a tour of the USCB campus with Kate Torborg, Student Life Director.

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C2’S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HIM. Tune in next month FOR HER.

P104 MEET THE BACHELORS OF 2010 ’nuff said.

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FREDDIE AND ME A book review.

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MAIN STREET MEDICAL It’s Sunday! Is There a Doctor in the House?

MONEY MATTERS What you need to know… about Real Estate Tax Advantages.

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FACES DAY SPA A holiday list that leads to pure bliss.

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114 BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS

P26 TAFFETA The “ART” of fashion

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REILLEY’S BAR & GRILL This business is definitely a family affair.

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Everything Else

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P12 EDITOR’S NOTE. The Paradigm Shift

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STREET MEET Comfort (Catered) Food

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RADIANCE Who knew a mannequin could have so much fun?!

PROUST INTERVIEW Courtney Hampson Naughton (the cranky Yankee) takes on the tough questions.

HERITAGE FINE JEWELRY If you think all jewelry stores are alike, step inside Heritage Fine Jewelers and experience the difference family makes.

IN YOUR WORDS...

Who knew so many people read this magazine!? A few letters in reference to last month’s issue.

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HEALTH NOTE Let’s talk about Swine Flu.

CELEBRATE NOVEMBER A few things you might not want to miss this month...or couldn’t care less about!

P107 C2 AFTER DARK Who’s playing where and when, along with trivia nights, movie reviews and other reasons to stay up past 10 p.m.!

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HE SAYS, SHE SAYS Is marriage an outdated institution or still the ultimate goal?

GOLF 101 Club Fitting—The Proper Way

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>>> IN THE DOG HOUSE

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We are not perfect. Nor do we claim to be. So from now on, this spot will be solely dedicated to apologizing for our mistakes.

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Mistake #1 October 2009 Try not to misspell anything on your COVER!

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Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: MAGGIE WASHO

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FROM THE EDITOR

“Aerodynamically, the bumblebee should not be able to fly. But he doesn’t know it, so he flies anyway.”

Art Director: KELLY STROUD Art & Production: CATHERINE DAVIES Director of Sales: REBECCA VERBOSKY Advertising Sales: MORGAN O’BANION HELENE STEPHENS STAN WADE Contributing Writers: KRISSY CANTELUPE FRANK DUNNE JR. PAUL DEVERE KATE HANZALIK LINDA S. HOPKINS KEITH KELSON PETE POPOVICH LEW WESSEL JEAN WHARTON Contributing Photographers: PHOTOGRAPHY

BY ANNE JOHN BRACKETT PHOTOGRAPHY KRISZTIAN LONYAI Art Direction: TOM STAEBLER

P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843.689.2658 In loving memory of a wonderful man who meant the world to so many people.

Pierce L. Lowrey Jr. September 21, 1928- October 20, 2009

Word from our readers

Editor Your October edition’s photo spread sought to poke fun at some of the covenants and rules and regulations that are in place in many of the gated communities in the greater Hilton Head area. In these tough economic times, we all can use a humorous distraction. However, the uninformed viewer of the photo spread may have come away with the impression that Security Officers behind the gates have a myopic, lethargic, and punitive approach to their diverse duties.

Security Officers behind the gates are, for the most part, SLED-certified Security Officers. This designation gives them many of the powers of a Sheriff’s Deputy, which includes issuing State of South Carolina citations for infractions of State and Local laws and the power of arrest. Contrary to the depiction in the photo spread, Security Officers may not use their “police” powers to enforce covenants or rules and regulations. Covenants and rules and regulations must be enforced through civil action.

Most Security Departments are not known for their traffic or covenants enforcement. What they are known for are their smiles as you enter the gate, and the assistance the Officer provides when your battery is dead, you run out of gas, or you have a flat tire. Residents know they can count on an Officer to respond when water is streaming down their ceiling in the middle of the night because their hot water heater has sprung a leak. Residents also know that if their elderly spouse has fallen down and needs help getting up, an Officer will gladly provide assistance.

Officers are trained to remove alligators, snakes, opossum, raccoons, and other critters from a resident’s property.

When a resident leaves for vacation, Officers check the home for open doors or windows and periodically keep an eye on the home during the resident’s absence. Officers retrieve lost pets, intervene when a neighbor’s party gets a little loud, deal with traffic accidents, and help keep storm drains and streets clear of debris during one of our Lowcountry downpours.

Security Officers are recognized for saving lives because they are most often the first responders on a medical call and are trained in the use of AEDs, First Aid, and CPR. They protect individuals from an abusive spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. They have prevented the sometimes distraught from taking their own lives.

Security Officers unpretentiously carry out all these duties and others 24/7 without fanfare. They are painstakingly trained to provide a high caliber of customer services and are an integral part of the excellent law enforcement network provided by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

T. Peter Kristian, GM Hilton Head Plantation POA

whiLe mAking sPOrt Of these fOLks hAs given mAny Of us A chuckLe, Let’s nOt fOrget hOw much we ALL dePend On them tO PrOtect Our hOmes when we Are Out Of tOwn And tO Aid us when we Are fAced with An emergency situAtiOn. these Are the first fOLks we ALL cALL when A seriOus PrOBLem Arises in Our cOmmunity. mAyBe we shOuLd stOP By And thAnk them in Lieu Of demeAning their jOBs. — L. HaLpern Oct 2, 11:24 Hi Maggie, I hope this note finds you well. As a long-time Hilton Head Island resident, former General Manager of Wexford Plantation (for 10+ years), and the current GM at The Ford Plantation in Richmond Hill, GA, I must join my fellow residential community management colleagues in expressing disappointment over the general characterization of Plantation Security Officers in your recent issue of CH2.

Without “piling on” unnecessarily, I will simply suggest that there are probably many more individuals who are well-trained, capable, conscientious men and women pursuing a career in the field of on-premise security than there are the stereotypical “rent-a-cop” variety featured in your spoof. In many cases, these men and women come to us with law enforcement or military training, they support their families by virtue of the work they do, and they take great pride in the important services they provide for our island’s residential communities. Most importantly, I would not want our community security officers or their superiors (highly trained Chiefs and Supervisors) to get their feelings hurt by thinking they were under-

appreciated. We need them and they do a great job in most cases. I was certainly proud of the security team we assembled at Wexford under the skilled leadership of Chief Chuck Chapman, just as I am with our outstanding department here at Ford.

All that said, I recognize that this was a spoof featured in your comedy issue, and I took it that way.

It was funny, and you do run into some Barney Fife’s out there on occasion… Sure, there may have been a couple of questionable portrayals and over-exaggerations that were far from realistic – but, hey, that’s what spoof comedy is all about, right? And the facial expressions and photography were outstanding! I enjoy your magazine and appreciate the great work you all do to highlight our island and celebrate the wonderful island events and lifestyle that we all enjoy.

Sometimes it’s tough to be the Editor (and as a GM in a gated community, I feel like I can relate)! But I know you can handle it. Stay positive and keep up the good work.

-Robert J. Gusella, CCM, General Manager / C.O.O., The Ford Plantation

T H E P H OTO G R A P H Y IN THIS MONTH'S ISSUE ON THE SECURITY GUARDS WAS ExCELLENT. REALLY WELL DONE. PLUS BEING NEW TO T H E A R E A , I N OW K N OW WHERE TO GET MY CAR DONE AND MY DOG...WHEN I GET ONE...BOARDED. OH AND I'M NOT UNDER 40. GOOD JOB. - NM

Hey MaggieI hope you are doing well. I wanted to let you know I came across your CB2 magazine and was ve r y i m p re ss e d w i t h t h e p i e ce . F ro m t h e information I gathered on your website it looks like you have done an amazing job in just 3 short years. Not just from your design and editorial but also your commitment to the community.

Warren .B., Mount Pleasant, SC

POLL BOX! What did YOU think about “Breakin’ the Law” in our October issue? Log onto www.celebratehiltonhead. com and cast your vote.

At Press time, the resuLts were: Humorous:

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UH OH - Indigo Run wrote a letter about the offensive pictures and story line. By all means please publish their letter. Heaven forbid that anybody make light humor of the profession of a security guard.

Ke e p i n m i n d t h i s i s coming from the man that screams at a 3 year old for splashing too much in a pool, the man that compensates for short falls in life by upholding rigorous and at times ridiculous policies and rules, the man that finds joy in conflict and melancholy. By all means - give the guy a bone and print the article! Indigo Run needs you!!!

- Anonymous

* Everything in Blue are posts on our website and Facebook....

In a time when all you read in the news are depressing issues about healthcare reform, natural disasters and political hoop-lah…this article is like an oasis in the middle of my desert. What a great storyline and the photography really pulled it all together. I thank you CH2 magazine for making light of what might possibly be some of the most ridiculous “laws” Hilton Head has put into place and for putting a HUGe smile on my face. I leave you with one of my favorite quotes.. “A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road.” Henry Ward beecher. — J.b. oct 4, 18:52 ms. Washo: In my opinion your effort “in trying to be funny” in this month’s issue of CH2 failed as it pertains to “breakin’ the Law! – A Salute to our Lowcountry Heroes”. The piece was in very poor taste and an insult rather than a salute to the hundreds of security guards employed in and around Hilton Head Island.

Shame on you!

Private community residents like me expect our carefully trained security personnel to enforce the various rules and regulations that have been established to make our neighborhoods a safe and enjoyable place to live. If someone, resident or non-resident, gets a citation for breaking one of our rules or regulations, then tough luck.

Do some security guards over-react and make mistakes at times? of course they do, but no where near the extent that you imply in your disdainful photographs. I do note that you have added a feature “In the Dog House” to CH2 where you do me-a cul-pas for mistakes made in previous issues. I suggest you use that spot to apologize to the many area security guards that you have offended with your callous treatment of their profession. before you dismiss me as some old curmudgeon that has nothing better to do than complain about things that are disagreeable you should know that people say I have a great sense of humor and the ability to laugh at most anything, including myself. I was looking forward to your special comedy issue but unfortunately was so turned off by “breakin’ the Law! – A Salute to our Lowcountry Heroes”, I did not bother to read the rest of the magazine. You can do better.

-Tom Fitzgerald, Indigo Run Plantation I wish these photos were larger online. I would love to be able to see them better. — K.C. Hyer -commenting on the Security guards Oct 1, 20:25

maggie, Thanks for doing the story on Caroline (the up side of downs). It was a nice story and I hope it brings awareness to their walk on october 31. Again, thank you for putting it in the magazine.

- m.F.L., bluffton reminds me of dealing with the security folks at Sea Pines. Great pictures!

— Mike Lear Oct 3, 22:29

WHAT A HUmoroUS AnD ever So APProPrIATe ArTICLe. We Are ALL AWAre oF THe GooD THe SeCUrITY oFFICerS Do For THe CommUnITY. SomeTImeS mAKInG A LITTLe FUn JUST HeLPS US remember THAT WHen Were beInG PULLeD over For 2 mPH over THe LImIT. mAYbe THIS ArTICLe WILL JUST HeLP To KeeP THem on THeIr ToeS WHen DeALInG WITH THe ProPerTY oWnerS WHo KeeP THem In A Job. brAvo CH2. brAvo! — Anne oCT 5, 20:25

WHAT A GREAT ISSUE! YOUR MAGAZINE JUST GETS BETTER ALL THE TIME. I ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK BLANCHE SULLIVAN FOR THE INFORMATIVE ARTICLE ON THE 2009 CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK. -ROSEMARY KIMBALL Hilarious expose this month about HH's security!! - Q.m.m.

To anonymous- Don't know what male named Terry Leary you are referring to, but the Terry Leary who posted is a female and is the General manager of Indigo run.

- richard Tracy

Editor’s Note: Who knew so many people would have so much to say!? Shocking! Although we stand by our decision to print the Security Guard spoof, we do apologize to anyone whose feelings we may have hurt.

That was NEVER our intention. november 2009

editor: I know you have already heard from several people about your Comedy Issue for october CH2 and specifically your spoof on Gated Community Security Departments. I am the in-house General manager of Indigo run and I work with the Security guards every day. As any Security Department that is Sled Certified, our officers have arrest powers and are trained to do a host of Law enforcement activities.

In particular, your last scenario depicting an officer sleeping while a house is burning is an insult. nothing could be further from the truth.

For almost eight years, I have personally witnessed our officers putting themselves in harm’s way in order to protect and serve the residents.

The issues range from fire, robbery, domestic disturbance, elderly assistance, and rabid animals. These incidents are not an everyday occurrence but when they happen, Security is there. This saves a lot of taxpayer dollars to the Town and County because we are first responders and can either evaluate a situation or handle it in-house.

I have a great respect for our Security Department and the men and women that perform their duties. many have been here for 8,10,12 years and care about the community they serve. And, the Community cares about them. Please do not make them look like “The Keystone Kops”.

Thank you.

Terry Leary, General Manager, Indigo Run COA I can’t believe that such a fantastically humorous article which was meant to bring some laughter into our lives has brought out of the wood work some negative comments; we need humor in our lives.

If we can’t laugh at the everyday things that take place, what else is there? I live in Sea Pines. I see it all too, but life is too short... laughing might just be the cure for all!!! Great article and photos!!!!

— linda saxon Oct 7, 13:44 Dear editor, I am writing in response to CH2’s efforts at satire and its poking fun at the hundreds of private security officers who diligently work to protect the residents living in local area, private, gated communities and their property. While I endorse humor as a healthy element of our lives, I believe it is always valuable to consider carefully the manner of delivery.

I question whether CH2 chose the right target or was in any way fair within the confines of educated, well-drawn satire -- because the vast majority of the officers working for the private and semi-private gated communities in our area are highly trained professionals who are certified by the SLeD (South Carolina Law enforcement Division).

Security officers are professionals whose jobs require around the clock shift work, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. They are expected to protect life, property and enforce the community standards and rules as they have been provided. They receive calls at all hours of the day and night. In the event of a medical emergency, the security team will be first on the scene. They are equipped with oxygen, first-aid supplies and a highly valuable AeD portable unit (automated external defibrillator) which diagnoses the patient for life threatening cardiac arrhythmias. In the event of a heart attack, the AeD and a trained officer save lives!

Does all that make our security officers off limits to humor? Certainly not. We all should learn to laugh at ourselves occasionally. but, while I found the photo/art of your satire well crafted, the humor was just the opposite: heavy-handed and degraded the officer’s training and dedication. Instead of laughing, I found myself grimacing at the awkward attempt rather than laughing at what may have been the point of your humor.

As stylish as it might have seemed to some, it was not up to the standards of your publication and its stated mission. I would encourage you to consider an article which showcases the valuable service that these ladies and gentlemen provide to our community and I offer my assistance with such an article.

In closing, throughout the holiday season when we are all enjoying family, friends and the benefits of our respective communities, please stop and thank these individuals for their dedication to your community.

Scott Jaccard, CCM, COO/ GM, Colleton River Plantation Editor’s Note: In January of 2008 we profiled a Sea Pines Security Guard. Unfortunately we didn’t get nearly as many letters concerning that spread.

Dear editor,

You

Suck.

Sincerely, Tom

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In Your CHRISTMAS

atch out! Don’t cry. Don’t pout. Why? Not only is Santa Claus coming to town, but the Target band has just released their new Christmas CD. And if this doesn’t put some jolly in your jingle, nothing will. In addition to the band’s soulful renditions of Christmas classics such as “Silent Night” and “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” there’s a swingin’ version of “rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” and a lively performance of “Winter Wonderland.” but the real highlight is the special medley, combining “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” with “Jingle bells,” starring the members of PeP (Programs for exceptional People).

It all started when the Target band offered to provide a music day at the PeP center. According to band member, brian raehm, Target has associated with other local charities in the past and they wanted to do something special for PeP. So they offered to bring the band over to play music with the members. “We set up a guitar amp, sang and had a wildly great time,” he said.

When it came time for the band to produce their Christmas CD, Target planned to donate part of the proceeds to PeP. but then they took their mission a step further, inviting the PeP members to participate and recording their part at the PeP center.

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had people who are benefiting sing on the CD. but it was just a hoot,” said raehm. “Now we go over every Wednesday or Thursday. They are a wonderful group of people. Some of them have extraordinary musical talent. Some of them don’t—like all of us. They make percussion instruments out of oatmeal boxes and put corn in it. everybody’s shakin’ and bakin’. It’s just a riot! They all sing and and clap. You see how happy you make these people. It’s really touching. It’s more fun than anything I’ve done in music in the last 30 years.”

What is PEP? Programs for exceptional People (PeP) is a 501(c) 3 organization that is committed to providing services to adults (ages 21 and over) in southern beaufort County, SC, whose lives are affected by lifelong intellectual and developmental disabilities. Incorporated as a nonprofit organization in December 1995, PeP is a Qualified Provider through the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN). According to administrator, Sally ryan, the program is currently serving 50 individuals, ages 21-81.

Adhering to a strengths-based approach to service delivery, PeP provides skills training in the areas of employment, utilization of local resources, and independent living in addition to offering opportunities for community inclusion and socialization.

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rather than teaching standard reading, writing and arithmetic lessons, the curriculum is based on activities that incorporate those life skills, explained ryan. For example, a cooking class includes reading the recipe, checking supplies, writing the shopping list and taking a community trip to the grocery store. Participants learn to select fresh produce and pay for the groceries. on the return trip, community safety skills, such as how to cross busy roads, are emphasized. next, the group washes their hands, prepares the food, eats it and cleans up.

“We stress those skills that will make transitioning into as independent a lifestyle as possible for the person. We don’t focus on what someone can’t do. We focus on what they can do,” said ryan. “by concentrating on activities that are meaningful, you have a happy environment where learning takes place at a much more rapid rate.”

According to ryan, one of the greatest challenges is overcoming stereotypes. “our members are not children,” she said, emphasizing that these are adults with talents who need to be included in mainstream society, not just on the fringes. “everybody on our planet is an individual, and every one of us has a disability,” she said. “Some of us don’t see as well as others.

Some of us don’t hear as well. Some people have cancer; some have diabetes. our members are no different. Their disability is just more difficult for them to live with and is a bigger challenge for them. but they are individuals. If we remember that, we’ll go a long way toward having a more accepting world.”

Help wanted What makes PeP such a unique program is the ongoing need for the same members. “our members come to us for a lifetime. no one ever leaves. Incrementally, we’re growing every year, so our budget has to keep pace with that,” said ryan, urging every community member to offer support. Here are four ways you can help: Contribute.

According to ryan, PeP’s budget requires that 60 percent of funding be achieved through grant writing, successful special events, corporate and civic sponsorship, and individual donations.

PeP will launch its annual appeal in December. Your generosity will go a long way in serving PeP participants. Donations can be sent to 10 oak Park Drive, box 2, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

For information regarding other upcoming special events and opportunities to give, call (843) 681-8413 or visit www.pephhi.org.

Volunteer.

In addition to the permanent staff, volunteer help is always needed at PeP. As the Target band will attest, the rewards far outweigh the giving. “It’s so much fun, we should pay them!” said raehm.

“I think everybody that comes in here on a volunteer basis will say they come for what they get here,” said ryan. “They derive a certain sense of energy and life, a sense of fulfillment in helping to mold and structure these lives of our members.”

Whether you are a teacher, a student, a crafter, a retiree, or a stay-at-home parent, there is a volunteer position available for you at PeP. Full-time, part-time and occasional volunteers are needed. For more information, please visit PeP at 10 oak Park Dr., bldg. C-1 or call (843) 681-8413.

Purchase PEP Christmas Cards.

Created by PeP members, these holiday cards are sure to bring a smile to those who receive them. Choose from six different designs.

Personalized imprinting is available as an additional option. view and order cards online at www.pephhi.org/catalog_c289412.html.

Buy or help sell Target’s Christmas CD. Target will debut the Christmas CD, titled A Target the Band Island Christmas at Shelter Cove Harbour on Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving (november 27-28). They will perform both days from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, PeP members will perform with the band at 2 p.m. merchants along the harbor will be selling the CD for $10, of which $3 will go to benefit PeP. To read more about the Target band, to find out where and how you can purchase a CD or to set up a CD display case at your place of business, visit www.targetbandhhi.com or call (843) 816-1090. 

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Turkey with Apple Stuffing Courtesy of Celebration Events Catering

Ingredients: 4 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups of sliced almonds 1 1/2 cups chopped celery 1 1/2 cups of chopped onion 1/2 cup of butter 2 tsp of ground cinnamon 2 tsp poultry seasoning 12 cups of cubed bread 1 cup raisins 1 cup apple juice 3 eggs whisked (1) 16 lb. turkey 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 tsp salt

For the Gravy: 2 TSP chicken bouillon granules 1/2 TSP Poultry seasoning 1/4 TSP of pepper 1/2 cup of all purpose flour 1 cup milk Pinch of Thyme

Directions: In a skillet, sauté apples, almonds, onions and celery in butter for 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat.

Stir in salt, cinnamon and poultry seasoning.

In a large bowl combine bread cubes, raisins and apple mixture.

Add apple juice and eggs. mix together well.

To Prepare the Turkey: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. rearrange your oven rack to the bottom third of the oven. remove bag of turkey giblets. This will be inside the chest cavity. rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels.

Loosely stuff turkey with half of the prepared apple mixture. Place remaining mixture in a greased baking dish.

Skewer turkey opening and tie legs together with baking twine.

Place turkey in a large roasting pan (breast side up).

Add water to the pan with turkey. bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 4 1/2 to 5 hours, (baste occasionally with drippings & cover with aluminum foil IF the turkey browns too quickly) or until turkey temperature is 180 degrees and the juices run clear. Use a meat thermometer and insert into both thighs to november 2009

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For the Apple Stuffing:

test temperature. or, buy a turkey with the “pop up” meat thermometer built in. remove from oven when finished and set aside. ...and back to the stuffing...

Cover remaining stuffing in a baking pan with aluminum foil. Place in oven at 325 degrees for 30-40 min. remove foil. Leave stuffing in oven for an additional 10 minutes to brown.

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...and back to the turkey remove stuffing from turkey and place in a separate dish, covered with foil to keep warm.

Make the Gravy!

Pour pan drippings from Turkey into a 4 cup measuring cup. Skim off fat.

Add water to make sure you get 4 cups.

Pour liquid drippings into a sauce pan. Stir in bouillon, poultry seasoning, pepper & thyme. bring to a boil.

In a bowl, combine milk and flour. Whisk until smooth. Add to boiling drippings in sauce pan.

Stir and whisk over medium heat until gravy is thick. Constantly stir or else it might burn!

Carve the turkey. enjoy!

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You got “laid off” from that job you hated. now you have time to chase your passion.

50 single guys participating in a bachelor contest on a little island.

See page 104.

You live in one the most unique areas of the country; where you can catch trout in the morning, play a round of golf during the day, and shoot a buck at dusk. (Wow. There is a whole lot of killing in that one, eh?)

Someone loves you. And quite possibly, SEVERAL someones.

You are still alive... in your suicide football pool.

Someone else is cooking Thanksgiving dinner for 14 people.

You aren’t a turkey. Well, maybe you are...but not one someone is going to eAT. You never did get around to investing in the stock market.

It’s never too late to start being a better person.

You have absolutely no idea what Twitter is, proving that you do, indeed, still have a reAL life.

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The men who are hoping that their swinging bachelor days will last forever are kidding themselves.

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By Keith Kelson

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s marriage an outdated institution? I’m a big fan of romance and love, so I don’t agree with the opinion that it’s outdated.

The family is still the basic building block of most stable, productive societies, and marriage is one of the most important building blocks of the family.

Trend forecasters whose job is to push cutting edge fads and technology are the ones saying that marriage is outdated.

I’m such a big fan of marriage that I always keep an extra blender on hand just in case I need to attend a wedding. Never show up at a wedding without a gift, I always say.

Here in the USA and other modern countries, however, statistics show that marriage is on the ropes. Just like watching a boxer past his prime in the ring, I see marriage getting pummeled with body blows, uppercuts and jabs by the younger opponent, and it looks like the ref should stop the fight. The trendy thing is to have a “Significant Other” or a “Friend with Benefits.” No one wants a spouse anymore, despite the many obvious advantages to the men and women who have one.

For instance, say you want to watch that Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck cartoon marathon but you’re afraid to call in sick.

When your wife calls in and says that you’re ill, immediately your boss pictures you hooked up to a respirator in a hospital with Katherine Heigel, from Grey’s Anatomy, walking around in a lab coat. When your live-in girlfriend calls in for you, your boss knows that you’re not really sick, and he tells human resources to find someone to fill your soon-to-be-vacant position. A wife trumps a girlfriend, fellas, when it comes to turning a drab Monday into a sunny three day weekend. Wives are also useful for many other things, like carrying firewood during camping trips. I’m kidding, of course. Wives should be cooking during camping trips. But the question is, how did things get so bad and who’s at fault?

I hold men responsible for the devaluation of marriage. I should point the finger of blame at our lovely, but misguided members of the fairer sex. They are the ones after all, who fired the first shots in the war of the sexes when they decided that “what was good for the goose, was good for the gander.” Some men are so disillusioned they’ve proclaimed a “marriage strike” and decided to live as swinging bachelors forever, playing the field and having one “modern” relationship after another. In the old days, this was called “The Peter Pan Syndrome,” after the boy who would never grow up. Today, it’s a viable lifestyle choice if you’re a charming, swinging bachelor who can find a few gullible women willing to waste their valuable time dating

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a man with no intention of ever being in a real grown-up relationship.

But it’s men who do the pursuing and women do the accepting or rejecting, as I’ve pointed out in the past. Nature has decided that men and women have different roles to play.

When women declared war, the proper response from men should have been indifference and they should have carried on doing business as usual. Besides, you can’t have a war if only one side shows up at the battlefield. Not to mention that no one actually owns geese anymore, so the whole gander and goose analogy was just lame.

Notice how marriage seems outdated or quaint only in the modern countries. The so-called backward countries don’t seem to have the same problems with marriages or relationships that the modern world does. Not suprisingly, the modern countries also have a larger number of gadgets, doodads and thingamabobs that are supposed to make their daily lives easier. Coincidence? Maybe, but every time man has tried to modernize society with some great new invention, disaster has been the unintentional result.

Yes, the ability to fax, text and e-mail while driving sounds great, but has it made our lives any better? We’re a nation bombarded with the idea that instant communication is a good thing. The communication that’s being advertised every 20 seconds, however, calls for us to become less connected in a very real sense. Face-to-face contact and interaction has been devalued. Is it any wonder that marriage seems to be outdated when the ways we communicate are so impersonal?

When we’ve replaced interaction with real live people in favor of interacting with computer programs?

The truth of the matter is that we’ve let ourselves become too concerned with high tech gizmos at Best Buy and we’ve let our interactions with flesh and blood people deteriorate.

Marriage is still the ultimate goal for any grown-up couple. Call me old fashioned if you wish. Who wants to be a boyfriend or a girlfriend forever? A friend with no real benefits?

The men who are hoping that their swinging bachelor days will last forever are kidding themselves. The same goes for those women who think that having a career or a house filled with cats is an adequate substitute for being married.

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s marriage the ultimate goal?

German philosopher and writer, Johann Von Gothe once wrote: “Love is an ideal thing; marriage is a real thing.”

Love is the driving force behind the greeting card industry, power ballads and romantic comedies. You can’t see love; it doesn’t appear under a microscope or respond to analysis, scrutiny and evaluation.

Love is an ideal. Love fuels the girlhood notions that start in the Barbie Dream-house, pushes forth through slow dances at the high school prom until it glistens and glitters off a dazzling white wedding gown.

If love is an ideal, then marriage is reality. When one walks down the aisle, shoves some cake in their true love’s face and rides off into the sunset, the real work of love begins. Marriage is not the end of the road, and it is certainly not the ULTIMATE goal. I say this as a single woman who carries with her all the ideals that were spoon fed to her as a young girl: There is someone out there for everyone; it will happen when you least expect it; you complete me; someday your prince will come...blah, blah, blah.

I believe in marriage, commitment and dedication. I think that marriage works for many people, and I’m proud to say that I’m the product of 39-year happy marriage. I’ve been surrounded by great marriages throughout my life: grandparents, aunts & uncles, cousins, siblings and many friends who seem to have done something right.

But I’m a naive single girl with no first person marriage experience and, as such, I harbor other notions, that maybe there isn’t someone out there for everyone and maybe my prince has already come and gone, or perhaps he’s lost—leading me to believe that marriage is not an end point, ultimate goal or finish line.

A relationship that doesn’t end at the altar is often deemed unsuccessful in our narrow definition of what the results of love should be. People are drawn together for thousands of reasons and part ways for equally as many more. It is sad to think that a relationship is remembered by its ending rather than its inception, when it’s the beginning that has all the good stuff, right?

People who formally commit themselves to one another—whether in a church, courthouse or on the beach—are no more likely to maintain that commitment than any other couple. Marriage vows do not put people in a hypnotic state where they are forced to stay together. We all know the statistics about divorce, and marriage is certainly a hot topic as a political debate.

I see marriage in two ways: the first is the public display of one’s dedication to another person—showing friends and family that you are choosing to be a partner and will honor another by being faithful and true.

I think a wedding ceremony is a great way of sharing this pledge of loyalty to another person because you love them.

The second aspect of marriage is the legal contract that binds people, their belongings and money together, and this is where things get “real.”

Marriage is a business, and when the rice has been thrown and the gifts opened, the work of making that business successful begins. Girlhood notions of a wedding day are fleeting, and a wedding day does not make a marriage. The love that draws people together may not be enough to get families through tough times. People cheat. People abandon. People lie.

Marriages end and so do other commitments. Sometimes marriages end for all the right reasons and sometimes for all the wrong ones.

It is the way that one holds respect and regard for their partner that matters most. Marriage is not the end point in one’s life and shouldn’t be considered the ultimate goal for a relationship. Married people haven’t been availed to secrets about life to which we single people are clueless.

A successful relationship leaves the two people changed for the better, enriching their lives and exposing truth about an individual, their purpose and passions. Maybe this will be a result of marriage or revealed through  marriage, and maybe not.

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If flipping through style magazines has you befuddled about what to wear, you are not alone. Unless you are overtall, under-age and underweight, chances are what you see on the printed page will not fit your body or your lifestyle. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention.

Ac c o rd i n g t o Ta f f e t a co-owners, mother/daughter team, Gianna Landwehr and Sonia Hunt, fashion photos are a form of art and are not necessarily intended as everyday street looks. “The Europeans—the Italians and the French—have a knack for putting art into the photo to fantasize for the people,” said Gianna. “It’s un-wearable, but the fantasy is a calling that attracts you to a particular designer.”

“A person may like what she sees in a magazine, but she may not be able to walk out in purple leggings and a yellow hat,” continued Sonia. “The everyday [significance] comes f ro m wa n t i n g s o m e t h i n g special and not wanting to look like every other person you see. It’s a matter of mixing the art with the person,” she explained.

The making of a style maven Helping customers interpret fashion and “put themselves in the picture” is what Gianna and Sonia do best— and they seem to come by it naturally. Originally from Rimini, Italy, Gianna describes growing up in a culture where fashion is important business.

“It is their living,” she said, p o i n t i n g o u t t h e q u a l i t y, durability and longevity of the clothing. “The French and Italians see the fashion, but they don’t see it as ‘only for now, and next year you have to throw it away.’ They are dealing with fashion, but it transcends,” she said.

Gianna attributes her p e r s o n a l p a n a c h e to t h e environment in which she was reared and to her stylish mother. There’s no denying she has an artistic flair all her own, as does her daughter.

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“We’re all surrounded by art,” said Sonia, who holds a master’s degree in art from Chapel Hill. Like her mother, she has a sharp eye for design, a strong sense of personal style and an air of relaxed confidence. Her fashion savvy is due, in part, to her art background, she says, but she also credits her cultural experiences and upbringing.

“Being from Europe, you’re always used to a new trend.

For me it’s very comfortable.

But I see how people are not.

They have a desire to wear it, but for them, it’s new and different and they’re terrified.”

Easing customers’ fears and inspiring their style and confidence is Sonia’s specialty.

“I’ve worked with women my whole life [as a garden designer, teacher and mentor],” she said, “so it’s always been sort of part of who I am. For me, the transition to retail fashion was kind of a natural understanding.”

The birth of a boutique Prior to moving to Hilton Head Island, Gianna lived in England and Bermuda before moving back to Italy in the 1970s to start a business (a 33-room hotel) with her Swiss husband, Peter. “At that time there was lots of socialism and Red Brigades—all this kind of nonsense. I was not used to it,” said Gianna. “I saw those things and I really didn’t like it.”

Taking advantage of a special visa made available to them as U.S. business investors, the Landwehrs packed up and moved to Hilton Head Island.

Opening a restaurant in 1980 (The Cookery, which was located in Heritage Plaza), they later invested in a second restaurant, Little Venice, at Shelter Cove Harbour, which Peter still owns today. But at that time, he had a partner who opted out, leaving Gianna no choice but to run it while Peter managed the original restaurant.

“After four years, I said, ‘this is crazy,’” said Gianna.

I t wa s a l ways h e r d re a m to own a fashion boutique, and opportunity was poised

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to knock. One evening, as s h e c l o s e d L i t t l e Ve n i ce, she noticed a corner shop, abandoned by it s forme r tenants, its windows wrapped up in paper, like a gift she was destined to open. She immediately called the landlord to reserve the 650-square-foot space.

In spite of the doubters, including her husband who p r e d i c t e d s h e wo u l d b e bankrupt in no time, Gianna was determined to succeed.

She went to the shows and sought advice from the owner of her favorite boutique in Italy.

“I was kind of scared, because I had never done this before,” she said. But her friend helped guide her. “She opened the door for me with some good Italian lines. There was a French company that used to sell in Italy, and I went to them. I never went to New York, because I wanted to be something very different,” said Gianna.

She quickly learned the ropes. “The key is to sell something every day,” she said.

“And I did—even if I had to be blue in my face at the end of the day.”

Indomitable spirit But the challenges of business ownership would pale in light of what was to come.

Less than a year after opening Taffeta, Gianna was faced with a devastating cancer diagnosis.

“I thought, ‘Oh my God, I have to close. The doctor told me I had two years of living, maybe,” she said. Determined to survive, she asked God to give her five years so that she could see her children go to college. Meanwhile, she underwent a series of experimental treatments and, at the same time, subscribed to every natural remedy she could find. “I tried everything,” she said. “I went on, and at the end of five years, I said, ‘God,

thank you for the five years; now do whatever you want.”

It has been 19 years since her diagnosis, and Gianna is still fighting, both in body and spirit. She compares her battle to that of the spruce in her yard.

About the same time that her chance of recovery was deemed hopeless, there was a sick plant in her garden, she said. “There was a little green shoot. I said, ‘Come on. You are like me— dying. If I water you, maybe…’”

It’s still there. Enormous.

Like the tree, Gianna not only survived, but thrived. In 2004, she took over the space next door, expanding her store to 1,750 square feet. This year, as she prepares to pass the baton to Sonia, she reflects on the joy she has experienced. “I have done my own little show.

I did what I liked most, and I enjoyed every day of my 20 years that I spent there.”

Wo r k i n g w i t h fa s h i o n brings her great satisfaction, she said. But equally exciting are the relationships she has formed with customers, from all over the U.S., who return regularly to shop in her unique boutique.

Discover your style If fashion is a fantasy, its soul is style, and that’s what you’re after. From casual we a r to eve n i n g we a r, i n sizes equivalent to U.S. 2-16, Taffeta truly has something for everyone. Be sure to ask about the world’s most wearable pants. Peek inside the jewelry case and experience the art that elevates your outfit and completes your look.

Put yourself in the picture.

Stop by today and let Sonia and her staff show you how to wear beautiful European fashions—your way, every day—with confidence and élan.

Taffeta is a European boutique, located on the corner, just to the right of the Neptune statue at Shelter Cove Harbour. For directions or more information, call (843) 842-6767.

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here’s trouble in the economy, have you heard? banks are failing, the auto industry is struggling, people are getting “downsized” and, in real estate, home values are down, foreclosures are up, it’s difficult to get a mortgage and nothing’s selling.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, rest assured that what follows is not another analysis of who or what is at fault or whether or not the recession is over. Leave that to the talking heads on Tv. What we have here is some commentary and opinion on the state of the local real estate market.

Why should that interest you? Look at it this way: Imagine Hilton Head Island (and bluffton) without flocks of tourists coming in each year and without the army of real estate agents chasing them around in an attempt to turn them into permanent or part-time residents, or at least absentee property owners. Things would be pretty quiet around here. most of us locals would probably be local somewhere else.

Face it. Tourism is hugely important, but it only gets us so far. To maintain our Lowcountry way of life, we need a solid,

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permanent economic base. That’s people living here, owning property, paying taxes and spending money…all year round.

Th e l o c a l re a l e st a te m a r ke t i s experiencing the same troubles as the rest of the United States, but our area possesses some unique advantages that position us to weather the storm better—and maybe faster—than other parts of the country. You need to know this because you may very well be one who can help pull it off. If you are one of the many folks holding off on buying a home, you might consider getting off the fence.

To explain it better, we’ve assembled a panel of local real estate professionals to share some thoughts about what’s going on in the local real estate market. No, the picture is not all rosy and nobody’s saying that we’re out of the woods. but it will take an informed public to get things turned around, and these comments are meant to inform you. our panel includes Patty Crews and bob bentrup of re/max Island realty, Andy Twisdale of Charter 1 North realty & marketing, and Tom Watson of Keller Williams realty.

CH2: To put the current real estate “slump” in perspective, how is it similar and how is it different from other cyclical downturns that you have experienced in this market throughout your real estate career?

Patty Crews: I have been selling real estate since 1973. I have seen many cycles, some caused by high interest rates, inflation, or a poor economy, and some caused by overbuilding, which makes the supply too high, but none have ever been this long or this deep. andy twisdale: Inventory levels are similar to the 1991 downturn. There are about the same number of units on the market, but today we have a higher percentage of short sales and reo properties. As usual, Hilton Head Island entered later, and I believe will exit the economic downturn sooner than the rest of the country. Today we have more owner-occupied properties.

In 1991, there was a higher percentage of resort rental properties, a glut caused by tax law changes from 1986. tom watson: The main part is that we’ve never seen this number of foreclosures, and the impact that they have on prices has essentially caused the

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slump. It’s exasperated the recovery and it’s brought us to a new low in property values.

CH2: With home values down as they are, buyers have not exactly been stampeding to get in on a great deal.

To what do you attribute this consumer reluctance?

Patty Crews: The economy is by far the largest contributing factor. Uncertainty about job security, not being able to sell one property so you can purchase another, tightening credit, appraisals coming in too low and causing loans to be declined, and the question of when will the market bottom out all contribute to buyer reluctance. andy twisdale: Closings per month year-to-date show a very slow first three months and an increase in the next six months. buyers are on the fence, but there are still multiple offers on great deals, which do sell fast. The online consumer is looking each day for a deal. tom watson: Credit. The banks’ reluctance to lend—particularly for villas—is the problem more than buyers’ reluctance to purchase property. There is the fact, though, that there’s a mentality that we’re still heading toward the bottom. People say: “I don’t want to buy now because it might go down $20,000 in a few months.”

No one could have predicted the mess we are in now, and I believe no one can predict when prices will return to a state of equilibrium. Also, anyone purchasing for the long term will be fine, as we do not see prices dropping much further; if buyers are waiting for that, they will lose in the long run with the great rates offered now. tom watson: We are showing signs of recovery in a sense that we are in a necessary correction. Prices were too high for too long. Property was overvalued. A lot of that correction is coming about because of foreclosures. I feel we’re close to, at least slowing down the freefall (in home values), if not stabilizing.

CH2: Since economic activity—in this case, people buying homes—is what brings markets back, what do you, as a real estate professional, say to the public to influence more market activity?

Patty Crews: We can only keep telling potential purchasers that interest rates have never been better. In 30 years of real estate experience, I have never seen better rates. The rates are now under 5 percent for a fixed rate and under 4 percent for an Arm mortgage. I remember selling real estate when the rates were 17 percent. This is such an opportunity to lock into a 30-year mortgage and be able to buy more house for a much smaller monthly payment. The tax incentive for those who have not owned a home in more than three years is attractive. The prices have slipped back to almost 2002 values. Now is the time to get the best price at the lowest interest rates.

People should buy like they always did, because they love Hilton

CH2: Are home values (in our market) showing signs of recovery? Can you predict when prices will return to or near a state of equilibrium? andy twisdale: People who know Hilton Head Island recognize the values today.

Today there are more buyers asking questions than during the first six months of 2009, but most of these people have knowledge of, and experience in, this market. I get people from out of the area asking why our prices aren’t as depressed as in their home markets, and they perceive properties as being overvalued.

They’re not taking into account things like our proximity to the ocean and other attractive qualities that we have here that add value.

People who recognize this will understand that we have great values now, and when they start buying (and reducing the inventory), prices should start moving back up.

BoB BentruP: Home values are not showing signs of recovery. If the foreclosure and short sale properties continue to sell, then prices will begin to stabilize. However, I think the second—and possibly the largest— wave of foreclosures is about to hit. People who financed their properties with five-year interest only Arms or option Arms in 2005 and 2006 are in for a rude adjustment.

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Head Island and want a place to come to vacation and enjoy with their family, and that might be their future retirement destination. There is just no place with quality like Hilton Head Island.

Andy TwisdAle: We have not had this high an inventory in 15 years, and they’re not making any more land on the island, so you’ve got to buy what’s here.

Also the baby boomers are retiring and still want to live the lifestyle that Hilton Head offers. With prices depressed and interest rates at some of the lowest levels in the past six to seven years, the stars may be lining up.

Island prices are exceptional with relative closeness to the ocean. The lifestyle on the island and in bluffton, coupled with lower taxes and great weather makes the entire area a buying opportunity. There are many older homes and condos on Hilton Head that are located on great lots and could be purchased and rented long-term, then remodeled or rebuilt for retirement.

Tom wATson: The prices, especially on foreclosures, are at the point where they have essentially turned the clock back 10-12 years. So you’ve got a unique opportunity to get a property at ’90s prices.

CH2: Do you think that intervention from Washington, e.g., the first-time buyer tax credit and a reported federal subsidy to light a fire under short sales, has helped, is helping, or will help? Why or why not?

Andy TwisdAle: Washington’s intervention to give banks TArP funds without requiring them to lend or help people stay in their home was a mistake.

The first-time buyer tax credit is a great program. The short sale process has not improved to the point where it should be.

BoB BenTrup: To a small degree, the first-time homebuyer credit has helped, but unfortunately most of those buyers do not qualify for a home, or are scared about the future of their jobs. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who do not even know about the tax credit or the making Home Affordable program. The president predicted that 7 to 9 million people would take advantage of this loan modification program, but to date, fewer than 100,000 homeowners have acted.

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the end of november. As far as short sales go, they don’t need a subsidy; they need a plan to streamline the process.

CH2: objectively speaking, what and where are the best buying opportunities (single family home, villa, gated community, off-plantation, Hilton Head, mainland)? pATTy Crews: The best buying opportunities are everywhere. bluffton, with a huge supply of new homes, would be at the top of my list. There are distressed sales on high-end property where investors who have lost much money are anxious to walk away. villas with high regime fees have dropped significantly, and properties in golf communities where the dues are very high are practically being given away. The baby boomers are thinking about retirement, and have seen their portfolios diminish. most are just not willing to pay $10,000 to $20,000 a year to be able to play golf and have a fancy club.

BoB BenTrup: There are buying opportunities everywhere, especially if the buyer is working with the right realtor who has been in the business for years. There is no substitute in this market for experience and knowledge.

Tom wATson: All segments have very good deals. For example, if you’re a first-time homebuyer and need something around $100,000, there are great deals on single-family homes. Generally, offplantation and mainland are good, with anything in bluffton usually a better deal. but there are great values on the island; they’re just in a different financial tier.

You’re going to have to spend a little more money. villas are great deals, but they’re full of pitfalls. Loans on villas are very difficult to get, and you’re in danger of assessments because PoAs are going under due to foreclosures and they can’t pay their bills, so they assess the owners. There’s that danger.

market that is declining. The banks just made it too easy to get loans. If you are going to own the property for many years, lock in the rate for a fixed mortgage. When you buy rental property, make sure you can make the payments yourself if it does not rent.

Andy TwisdAle: Purchase for the long term. Think about buying a vacant lot to build your future retirement home. real estate can be purchased with 20-30 percent down and the purchaser controls 100 percent of the value of the assets. The appreciation will be on the 100 percent of the value and not on the 20-30 percent invested.

BoB BenTrup: I think a lot of this was brought on by consumer greed, especially after the stock market did its post 911 dive in 2001, and mortgage brokers and banks offered all those “buy with nothing down” deals, no doc, no income verification, etc. When did our problems start?

About five years after 2001 and 2002 when everyone was jumping in. If it sounds too good to be true, then it usually isn’t true.

Tom wATson: If you’re trying to pin down the absolute bottom, what’s going to happen is you’re going to miss the opportunities right now to pick up properties that are at fire sale prices because there are so many foreclosures. It’s not always going to be like this. This is going to get straightened out. We’re not necessarily at the bottom, but you’d be hard pressed to do wrong if you get the house you want at the price you want.

If you’re waiting for the absolute bottom, by the time you find it you’ll have missed all that’s out there now. It’s like trying to catch a falling knife. 

CH2: What lesson(s), if any, have you as a real estate professional taken away from this market downturn that you would like to share with consumers? pATTy Crews: The advice you’ve heard forever: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. be conservative and buy only what you can comfortably afford. I have seen too many investors lose a lot of money by overextending. They bought property with nothing down and no documentation. negative amortization does not work in a november 2009

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Dig the Style!  Phone

Blackberry holding the contact information for hundreds of clients. Additional information may include any or all of the following: Client’s children’s names, names of family pets, political and religious views, occupation and favorite local restaurant.

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Holds an abundance of sales flyers and may be found on the mailbox of the house that is for sale. Flyers are pretty much guaranteed to run out at 8am on a Sunday morning, requiring you to get out of bed early.

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Lock box to one of the 3,523 homes or villas FOR SALE in this area right now!

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Genuine smile!

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Article by: I.d. Liktasellahaus

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hen I first got into the real estate business, I was a vibrant, strapping lad. The economy was moving along at the speed of light and the possibilities were endless. As we come to the end of a second year of the dreaded “R” word (a word people are afraid to say for fear it might bring about the end of mankind), I and the market resemble something completely different. Once a healthy 6’-7” 250 lbs, after years of “slugging it out” in the trenches of the real estate business, educating Mr. & Mrs. “I know all about real estate” about the local real estate market, and any other part of Murphy’s Law, or better yet O’Brien’s Law (O’Brien made Murphy look optimistic) that might rear its ugly mug, I am now a mere 6’-0” and 185 lbs. Let me explain how this newfound way of shedding height and weight makes the Atkins Diet look like an all-you-can-eat buffet.

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Wake-Up. You really don’t wake up, because you never went to bed in the first place. between short sales, foreclosures, deficiency judgments, tax assessments, oh, did I forget to mention the “r”-word, there isn’t any time for sleep. The first thing you must do is check the hundreds of e-mails you received from clients in the middle of the night. Usually, from mr./mrs. “my niece’s friend who has a brother who is a realtor in New York said…”, who has watched a news report about Las vegas, Ft. Lauderdale or Death valley, California, where home prices have dropped 50 percent and are afraid the new oceanfront condo they bought on Hilton Head Island has dropped 50 percent. The last time I checked, none of these cities were in South Carolina and none of them were on an island. Ah, the information age—such a wonderful thing, isn’t it?

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Shower, Breakfast & Drive to Work.

These activities are no longer part of your routine, because you do not live at home anymore. You live at your office. Your chair now has the responsibility of being a Serta.

Office-Daytime. Now that you have answered the assortment of e-mails, you can begin your day; really yesterday never ended so this is a continuation of the last 3,467 days. This usually entails receiving calls from potential buyers/ sellers. most come to you because of your expertise. However, they don’t listen to you, even if you do have all the information they need, because they have a PhD in real estate from “This Friend of mine Told me…University.” buyers want to know why a seller will

not sell his home for 40 percent off the list price like mr. reporter said he should on last night’s six o’clock news. or they want to see every property in their price range, regardless of criteria; i.e. number of beds/baths, size, etc. recently I sold my car and purchased a used Greyhound bus, because I have turned into a tour guide. “on your left is the Atlantic ocean. on your right….”

Sellers want to know why their paisley wallpaper, hung by ozzie and Harriet with the help of Ward and June Cleaver, no longer attracts top dollar. No matter what you show or tell them, they will find something on the Internet to state otherwise. Ah, did I mention the information age is a wonderful thing?

Evening. After you have toured the entire county and shown hundreds of homes, you have earned time away from the office for good behavior. You proudly invite those you have just driven around

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Life the thought you should lose a client in today’s _____(“r”-word). besides sleep is overrated, and the office recliner/Serta is not feeling as good as it once did.

the island a dozen times to dinner—your treat. once someone hears they are being treated on another’s expense account, their family suddenly multiplies faster than the national debt, in a _____(“r”word). before you know it, the entire restaurant is full of your clients and their family. It resembles something of a medieval festival, all on your tab. The thought of slipping out the back door while the talk of square footage, paint color, offer price, etc. doesn’t even enter your mind, because you have to stay to make sure everyone’s happy. Perish

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Night. back to the office for endless hours of research and understanding how you got into this mess. Was it the banks, Fannie & Freddie (I always thought they were the couple who lived at the end of the cul de sac), securitized mortgages or barney Frank? no need to set the alarm clock, because you never go to sleep. because you are spending so much time together, your trusted computer has become your new best friend. Ah, the information age. Did I say it was a wonderful thing?

Amid all the craziness of the day, you did slip a contract into the fray, and negotiations did take place. For some of the lucky few, financing, home inspection, change in attitude, etc. did not foil the day (o’brien must have been on vacation that week), and the deal was complete.

Your buyers/sellers are now into their new home or have sold their old home and are

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moving on to the next chapter of their life.

Soon after the closing, and unbeknownst to you, a metamorphosis has occurred.

You have gone from an agent whose professional opinion was passed over for the latest real estate update on Cnn (even though all markets are local, Hilton Head in particular) to the greatest, most knowledgeable person in the world.

Your clients let you know that, due to your endless work ethic and valuable information, they are happier than they have been in 20 years. They now like you so much and have so much belief in you that they would like to know if you would be interested in marrying their daughter, fathering their grandchildren and taking their house after they pass on. That would mean you progress from the know-nothing agent to the expert real estate owner. but that is a story for another time. 

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Corridor Review Board Article by Frank Dunne, Jr.

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n her 1970 release, “Big Yellow Taxi,” Joni Mitchell sings: “They paved paradise to put up a parking lot.” The story behind the song goes that Mitchell wrote it during a trip to Hawaii. She looked out her hotel window at a beautiful mountain vista, then glanced downward and saw—you guessed it—a parking lot. Apparently, the juxtaposition of those two visuals inspired her to write the song as a lament to what she called “blight on paradise.”

of course, had that nice, air-conditioned hotel with its parking lot never been built, miss mitchell might not have visited Hawaii in the first place, and she would never have seen that beautiful mountain view at all. She does have a point, though, and it brings to mind the sometimesconflicting views about economic growth and development here in our own backyard.

The difference beTween a crb and an archiTecTural review board is ThaT The crb is more concerned wiTh The aesTheTics of a projecT.

on the one hand, most of us who live in the Lowcountry are here by choice, drawn by the lifestyle and the natural beauty of our surroundings, and we’d hate to see it spoiled. on the other, we want economic growth so that we and our progeny can continue to live, work, and enjoy life in this special place.

To help strike a balance between development and preservation, the South Carolina legislature established Corridor review boards (Crb) throughout the state. Steve Wilson of Hilton Head is a member of the Crb for southern beaufort County, which is tasked with reviewing new construction and renovation along major thoroughfares like 278, 170, and 46.

on The one hand, mosT of us who live in The lowcounTry are here by choice, drawn by The lifesTyle and The naTural beauTy of our surroundings, and we’d haTe To see iT spoiled.

“The Corridor review board is akin to an architectural review board. In fact, in the enabling legislation, we are called architectural review boards,” said Wilson. “The idea of these boards—in beaufort County’s case—is to preserve the quality, architecture, and character of the Lowcountry environment. That may sound a bit nebulous at first, but the idea is that the state legislature understood years ago that rampant development, unchecked, would destroy the things that make South Carolina unique, and caused people to want to come here in the first place.”

The difference between a Crb and an architectural review board is that the Crb is more concerned with the aesthetics of a project. “We are less concerned about the number of units per acre, the number of parking spaces per hundred feet…those kinds of things…and more concerned about the impact of a project on the corridor and the look of the area. Some of these things are very 48

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subjective compared to architectural standards,” Wilson said. “An architectural standard might set guidelines for things like the slope of a roof and drainage. We would be more concerned with how a roof looks in consideration of the historic aspect of the Lowcountry and in consideration of its neighbors. Things like the way a color blends with the environment.”

A good example of the Crb’s work can be seen on 278 in greater bluffton. The natural buffer zones (grassy berms and trees) between the road and a building must have 75 percent opacity, according to county guidelines.

That means only 25 percent of a structure should be visible from the road. The Crb’s job is to review a project’s plans and ensure that it complies with such guidelines.

On the Other hand, we want ecOnOmic grOwth sO that we and Our prOgeny can cOntinue tO live, wOrk, and enjOy life in this special place.

In one very visible case, the recent renovation to the Hilton Head bmW dealership at 1230 Fording Island road (278) is an example of a non-complying structure. If you drive by, you can certainly see more than 25 percent of the structure. Wilson said that the Crb tried to correct this, but a loophole in the county’s approval process allowed it to go through as is. “We lost that battle, but we’re working to get that loophole closed.”

Contrast that to the best buy development a short way down the road from the dealership. Unaware of the county guidelines for buffer zones, the developer had originally cut down all of the trees between the road and the site. “They were required to re-plant all the trees, which they did willingly,” said Wilson. “In fact, I think they did such a nice job that it looks even better than the trees that were there naturally.”

Wilson stresses that the Crb is not anti-business and anti-development. board members are all volunteers and many are business people themselves. So they are empathetic to the needs of business, but they also recognize what is necessary to keep people coming to the area so that local businesses will continue to have customers. “You have to remember that people don’t come here because we have a best buy. They come here because of the unique lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. If we were to become just another ‘billboard community’ we would risk losing that advantage,” Wilson said.

“We’re an all volunteer board, and I think that is one of the most wonderful things that beaufort County and South Carolina have going for them…that people are willing to donate their time because they care about their communities,” he continued.

Th e Co r r i d o r rev i ew b o a rd m e e t s eve r y o t h e r monday at the Hilton Head branch of the beaufort County Public Library. The meetings are open to the public. For information, contact Steve Wilson at (843) 384-7277.  november 2009

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Real estate tax advantages Is real estate a good Investment rIght now? damned IF I know. what I do know Is that the tax laws related to real estate Investment and ownershIp, partIcularlY the ownershIp and sale oF a personal resIdence, are a smorgasbord oF goodIes For taxpaYers. here’s what You need to know:

Personal Residence

Imagine, if you will, making $250,000 per year and paying no income taxes nor Social Security or Medicare on those earnings. Imagine not reporting this income to the IRS! Now you’re probably imagining how your family is going to survive during your long incarceration for tax evasion. No need. It’s all legal, thanks to Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code which allows a married couple to exclude $500,000 of gain from the sale of a personal residence every two years. If the total gain is within that limit, the IRS does not even want you to bother them with submitting any form or

paperwork showing the gain—it is, in taxprofessional lingo: “non-reportable.” The requirement is simply that you and your spouse both reside in the residence for two out of the last five years and file a joint return. What exceptions there are to this general rule are, for the most part, attempts to help taxpayers who, through no fault of their own, do not meet the two-year rule.

It’s an amazingly generous statute and is the most obvious example of a whole basket full of tax incentives the Congress has developed in furtherance of the American dream of home ownership.

A s fa n t a st i c a s t h e S e c t i o n 1 2 1 exclusion rule is, it only comes into play at the time of sale and, even then, only if there is an actual gain to exclude (FYI: loss on a sale of a personal residence is not tax deductible, nor is it considered a capital loss). On an ongoing basis, the most important tax “goody” for real estate is the deductibility of home mortgage interest.

The “deductible” status of this expense should not be taken for granted; it is unique for a non-business or investment interest expense. The deductibility of interest on credit cards, auto loans and the like was eliminated by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

In addition, there is no similar deduction for renters of a personal residence.

You do need to be aware of certain l i m i t a t i o n s o n t h e h o m e m o r tg a g e interest deduction. First, the deduction is limited to interest on up to $1,000,000 of acquisition debt on a first or second home, or the refinancing (not including “cashout” amounts) of that debt. In addition, the interest on an additional $100,000 in “home equity” indebtedness is deductible.

Any interest paid on indebtedness over these amounts is nondeductible “personal interest.”

“Points” paid on an original mortgage are also normally deductible in the year of closing and even points paid on refinancing are deductible over the life of the new loan. mortgage insurance payments, subject to income phase-outs, are also deductible for mortgages initiated from January 1, 2007. one important thing to remember is that home mortgage interest is a tax deduction, not a tax credit, so the actual out-of-pocket savings to the taxpayer is the amount of the home mortgage interest paid times the marginal tax rate of the taxpayer. (Please see CH2, June, 2009, for an extended discussion of tax rates). Thus, for a taxpayer in the 25 percent marginal tax bracket who is trying to work through the rent vs. buy decision, the savings from paying $1,000 in interest versus $1,000 in rent is $250 (25 percent x $1,000).

Another tax advantage of home ownership, which is generally available to all taxpayers, is the deductibility of real estate taxes. recently, with the passage of the Housing and economic recovery Act of 2008 (“HerA”), Congress turbocharged this tax goody by allowing

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Thus, for a Taxpayer in The 25 percenT marginal Tax brackeT who is Trying To work Through The renT vs. buy decision, The savings from paying $1,000 in inTeresT versus $1,000 in renT is $250 (25 percenT x $1,000).

taxpayers to add up to $1,000 ($500 on a single taxpayer return) of this deduction to their standard deduction.

Another gift to taxpayers in HerA was the $7,500 first-time homebuyer’s “credit,” although, in reality, it was really just a tax-free 15-year loan from the IrS. This was upgraded to an actual $8,000 credit which has been very successful in many parts of the country in spurring home sales. Unfortunately, unless extended, it will expire on December 1, 2009.

The mortgage Forgiveness Debt relief Act of 2007 allows for an exception to the general tax rule that the amount

of debt one has forgiven is recognized as taxable income. With this new statute, any discharge of debt up to $2,000,000 on a personal residence, due to the home’s decrease in market value, is excluded from taxable income. This was targeted specifically to the debt forgiven in “short sales.” Note that this exception only applies to a personal residence; it does not apply to credit card debt, or, with rare exception, to any other debt, unless the taxpayer is actually bankrupt or totally insolvent.

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Here’s anotHer tax fantasy for you: tiger Woods finally relents and decides to play in tHe Verizon Heritage in 2010. you oWn tHe premier Home in sea pines and agree to rent it to Him for $25,000 for tHe Week, WHile you jet off to paris to get aWay from tHe croWds. guess WHat? tHat $25,000 is totally tax-free!

deserve mention here since the IrS does not consider your monthly payouts from these financial instruments to be taxable income. The 2009 Stimulus Package increased the limit on these loans to $625,500, so they offer a truly potent taxfree cash flow alternative to home-owning “seniors.” other tax goodies are scattered throughout the Internal revenue Code, some targeted to “green” home improvements, low-income housing, DC housing, and

others. As with everything discussed in this article, I encourage you to consult your tax professional for further details.

Rental and vacation Homes

Here’s another tax fantasy for you: Tiger Woods finally relents and decides to play in the verizon Heritage in 2010.

You own the premier home in Sea Pines and agree to rent it to him for $25,000 for the week, while you jet off to Paris to get away from the crowds. Guess what?

That $25,000 is totally tax-free! In fact,

any income from rental of a dwelling for less than 15 days is excluded from taxable gross income (Code section 280A). once you rent a vacation home for more than two weeks, you become subject to the very complicated vacation home rental rules. This is a topic worthy of its own dedicated article in the future.

For now, what you need to know is that, subject to the limits discussed above, all the interest and taxes related to the vacation rental home are deductible as either rental property or second home deductions, and any expenses related to the rental income, such as advertising, cleaning, or even a portion of utilities and insurance, reduce your reportable income.

In addition, a portion of the cost of the property can be deducted each year as a “depreciation” expense. If you actually end up with a net loss from the rental, subject to income phase-out rules, you can deduct up to $25,000 from your taxable income!

This is one of the few “tax-shelters” that survived the Tax reform Act of 1986.

A very important tax issue you need to be aware of if you do get involved in rental real estate or real estate investments is what’s known as a “tax-free exchange” or a “1031 exchange,” the latter named after the operating tax code section.

“1031s” are very complicated and have to be done exactly right (I mean this!), but to simplify: The essence of the transaction is that a taxpayer can sell a real estate investment at a profit and then reinvest the entire proceeds in another real estate investment without recognizing any gain.

This can be done over and over so that, in theory, a taxpayer could die without ever paying a cent of income taxes on millions of dollars of gain. You can only qualify for a 1031 if you plan for it beFore a sale, so, again, consult your tax professional.

Conclusion and caveats

There are unique and powerful tax advantages to investing in real estate. As a whole, these tax “goodies” don’t guarantee that real estate is a good investment, but they can reduce costs, shelter gains, and mitigate losses. In analyzing any real estate ownership or investment you, of course, need to include many other factors such as transaction costs on the buy and sell side, illiquidity, and the costs of ownership such as insurance, assessments, repairs, etc. Finally, it’s not possible in one general article to enumerate all of the traps that can negate your eligibility for a tax deduction or credit, nor is there an easy way to calculate how the alternative minimum tax (AmT) might affect many of the tax goodies above. In other words, and for the last time: consult your tax advisor!  54

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he Reilleys have “restaurant running” in their blood.

When so many members of a family are in the same business or field, you tend to wonder if they inherited the tendency or if they’ve simply learned from their environment. Whatever the cause, the effect of the Reilley family’s proclivity for the restaurant business has been satisfying success.

Tom and David Reilley have been dishing up gastronomic pleasure, friendly ambiance and special events on Hilton Head Island for more than 30 years, from their early work at the Hofbrauhaus and local country clubs to ownership and operation of some of the most popular restaurants on the island. Today, Reilley’s North, Reilley’s South and Aunt Chilada’s are dining destinations and favorite haunts for visitors and islanders alike. In addition to Tom and David, partners and participants in the family business include Tom’s wife Diane, David’s wife Laura, Tom’s daughter Erin and her husband James Booth, Tom’s son Brendan and his wife Jill, and many other Reilleys and spouses. At one time or another, siblings Mary, Michaela, Mike and Dennis contributed to the family’s success. Tom and David’s father, Tom, even did the books.

The brothers grew up in the business in Rhode Island, where their father owned a bar when they were very young. Both boys worked in bingo parlors, washed dishes and waited tables from the time they were kids. Tom worked for Hyatt and for a food purveyor in Atlanta. David Reilley, the seventh of eight siblings, fell in love with Hilton Head when he visited his sister, Mary, in 1973. He moved to the island in 1975, Tom and Diane joined them in 1977, and their parents and many siblings soon followed. Eventually, almost all members of the family became Hilton Head Island residents.

So, do the Reilley’s think their proclivity for running restaurants is due to nature of nurture?

“You have the mindset, and then you just do it,” said Tom. He and Diane opened the first Reilley’s restaurant in 1982 on the south end of the island at

the Gallery of Shops. After a fire, they moved it across the street to its current location at Hilton Head Plaza on Greenwood Circle in 1995. The Irish pub proved so successful that the family opened a second reilley’s on the north end of the island in 1988 at Port royal Plaza. In 1993, they even opened a reilley’s on maui in Hawaii.

In 1989, Tom’s Partnership opened Aunt Chilada’s, which offers mexican, Tex-mex, American and authentic Italian dishes—truly something for everyone—and later sold the restaurant to brother David and son brendan.

Jamie booth got involved in the restaurant business when he married erin, Tom and Diane’s daughter. Today erin and Jamie are the general managers of reilley’s South and North, respectively. David reilley met his wife, Laura, when she was a waitress at one of the restaurants. Another of Tom and Diane’s children, brendan, the only reilley with any formal culinary training. He and his wife Jill both attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York.

The reilleys believe that there are definite advantages for a locally run, family operation. “It creates a friendly environment for our customers,” said erin. “We have a huge, varied clientele—families, singles, groups and golfers—and all feel welcome here. visitors look forward to seeing us, and locals enjoy the familiar faces and comfortable atmosphere.”

David agrees, “People are more inclined to talk with you and get to know you when

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(3 Generations) they know you own the business. You meet people from all over the world. I’ve made friends from Scotland, england and Canada. visitors come back year after year to see us, he said.”

There are also challenges in working so closely with family. The reilley’s have weekly meetings where many decisions are made. menus are changed several times a year, operations are reviewed and new ideas are discussed. The question, “If you could compare your decision-making process to a country’s government, which one would it be?” drew a couple of interesting responses. Tom said, “America. It’s a democracy. everyone gets to have an opinion.” erin said, “Well, there are a lot of

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chiefs…everyone has an opinion.” And Jamie laughed and asked, “What did Tom say?” opinions on the best cook in the family might create some interesting discussions.

Tom said, “Diane.” Jamie agreed, but added, “Although brendan is excellent.” David said, “brendan is the best chef. And I’m the best cook,” he chuckled, and quickly added, “but Diane, Jill and Laura are pretty darned good.”

It was no surprise that opinions also differed on favorite items on the restaurants’ menus.

Tom named Chicken milanese and the prime rib. Jamie likes the sashimi. erin listed the buffalo Chicken Wrap, bacon-wrapped Shrimp and the black and blue Wedge Salad.

David said, “rib eye, pastas, ribs and the Dr burrito, which is named for my son.”

Children in the family, some now pursuing other careers, started working in the restaurants as teenagers. many who are currently attending college still work there during summers. Do the more senior reilleys want the third generation of reilleys to follow in their culinary footsteps? It depends on whom you ask. Tom said, “I’d like to see the next generation follow in our footsteps, so there will always be a reilley’s.” other family members aren’t quite sure; they know how tough the restaurant business is, especially these days. “I’d like to see my children pursue other careers,” said erin.

“This is a challenging business. And, there’s a certain irony in our being a family-run, family-friendly restaurant. We almost never get to sit down to dinner together. 

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LONGSTANDING TRADITIONS The reilleys are also responsible for some of the island’s longest standing traditions. Hilton Head’s first St Patrick’s Day Parade and The reilley’s Invitational Golf Tournament were conceived at reilley’s South. both continue to this day, 27 years later. This year, the reilley’s mortgage network Golf Tournament will take place november 18-21 at oyster reef and old South with participants from 25 states and four countries, including Canada, Ireland and Scotland. reilley’s South is located in Hilton Head Plaza at 7D Greenwood Drive.

(843) 842-4414. reilley’s north is located in Port royal Plaza at 95 matthews Drive.

(843) 681-4153.

Aunt Chilada’s is located at 69 Pope Avenue.

(843) 785-7700. easy Street Catering (843) 785-7700.

All are on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Websites: reilleyshiltonhead.com and auntchiladashhi.com.

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any wines would pair well with your Thanksgiving turkey, but one of the favorites is a white wine called Gewürztraminer. No, it’s not another way to say “Bless you” after someone sneezes, rather it is quite a fun, aromatic wine that pairs extremely well with turkey, spicy food, and Asian cuisine.

The grape grows best in cold climates, especially in Alsace, France. This area is a mountainous region on the eastern side of France which shares a border with Germany, thus the name, Gewürztraminer.

Germany once occupied the Alsace area, and the history behind the name Gewürztraminer stems from Germany. The word actually means “spiced Traminer” or “perfumed Traminer.” Traminer is a grape originally cultivated in Italy on the Tyrol Mountain slopes as far back as the ninth century; it then mutated into a form of Gewürztraminer, traveling from Italy down the Rhine in Germany and becoming the second most widely grown grape in Alsace.

What makes Gewürztraminer so special is its flavor profile. Usually called aromatic and spicy, the wines are normally full of lychee fruit, a tropical fruit full of natural sugars that is widely used in Asian dishes and desserts. With this fruit flavor and aroma, the wines pair very well with Asian cuisine and a fresh roasted, smoked, even deep-fried turkey. There are also dry

Gewürztraminers which carry flavors of passion fruit, hibiscus, and even rose petal.

The number one house in Alsace with the largest export of Gewürztraminer is the Trimbach family. They have been cultivating the grape and making the wine since the 16th century. Besides a refreshing dry style, the Trimbach family will take advantage of the natural high sugar content and make dessert wines, Vendage Tardive, and/or Seleccion de Grains Noble, both of which are highly rated wines and delicious with cheeses and desserts.

Domestic Gewürztraminers are also gaining popularity. Alexander Valley Vineyards makes a “New Gewürztraminer” to define New World style that is fun and food-friendly, especially with spicy, bold flavors. Gundlach Bundschu has been making Gewürztraminer in Sonoma for over 100 years, being one of the first places in California to manage to grow the grape in the United States. Other New World Gewürztraminers are being developed throughout New Zealand, Australia, and even Chile with Casillero del Diablo releasing their first vintage.

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f you’ve got a kid (or grandkid) who plays soccer or baseball, or you’ve been to Wingfest or Sunset Cinema at Shelter Cove Community Park, you’ve probably seen the custom-made hotdog cart. Serving Hoffman’s German franks and snappies, with apron and paper butcher’s hat, is Carey Basciano, Youngstown, Ohio native and owner of Street Meet, a restaurant featuring “sidewalk sandwiches from America’s favorite street corners.” Basciano describes it as “a post prohibition, old-style family tavern.”

While the eatery has grown in popularity (it is home to the Cleveland Brown backers) the catering end of the business has also grown significantly. “I do about 70 outdoor events a year now,” Basciano said. But he points out these are definitely not black tie affairs. He describes the jobs he gets as more of a “church hall-type catering.” Which is just fine with him. In fact, that’s a fundamental part of his business plan.

Then, so is standing there at a soccer tournament selling hot dogs. “I used to work for an old Italian chef. He used to tell me all the time that if you’re not the rainmaker, if you’re not out shaking hands, you’re not driving business to your door.

You get out there, he told me, and shake hands. It was the best business advice I’ve ever received,” Basciano said. “Being out there, meeting people, all of our catering business comes to us by word of mouth.”

Some of the outdoor events are also fund raisers for civic groups, like the Coastal Discovery Museum, the Sandbox and St. Francis Catholic School, Knights of Columbus, and the Island Recreation Center. While providing his services basically “pro bono, Basciano returns 20% of the proceeds from the catered events to the organizations. “That comes out to be about $5,000 a year. I’m no saint,” he laughed, “it’s just good marketing.”

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The hot dogs are from Hofmann’s, a company founded in 1879 in Syracuse, New York. It’s a family business, just like Street meet. Authentic is a word to describe the product. Just like the guy in the butcher’s cap and apron, shaking hands at the hotdog cart.

basciano started his career on Hilton Head as general manager of Harbourside Café in Harbour Town. During his 12-year tenure there, he heard people from all over the U.S. talk about their favorite neighborhood “street food,” like cheese steak, soft pretzels, Philly burgers. He wanted to create a restaurant and catering business that satisfied those cravings for hometown comfort food. “being here for the last 17 years, I saw a big basic need for a moderately priced caterer, like for high school graduations, family reunions. It fits so well with the menu we have [at Street meet]. First, we had to get our storefront, the restaurant. Now, the catering. I said why not go out and do the ‘ethnic’ food we have here,” said basciano.

His client list includes organizations from the St. Francis Knights of Columbus to the Savannah YmCA to families celebrating graduation and a wedding party with a Lebanese theme.

“There was this one graduation party at this lady’s home.

We put the chafing dishes in the dining room. Friends brought in all the sides. We came in with holding ovens and put them in her garage. There were these big trays of chicken, ribs, mac and cheese. All she had to do was serve it. She fed 75 people.

When it was over, she just took all the trays to the garage and we picked them up. No mess,” said basciano.

His desire to feed large numbers of people at a moderate price was a quality he exhibited early on, and a trait he comes by honestly. “I liked to cook when I was a kid. my grandfather used to cook breakfasts for the Knights of Columbus [in Youngstown, ohio]. my grandmother worked the soup kitchen for the bishop,” basciano said.

It’s that hometown food and service that people relate to when they think of Street meet. Chef rafael Palacios, who has been with Street meet since it opened in November, 2005, and has been on the island since 1989, manages the kitchen and take out. Chef Will richards, a 20-year islander, handles Street meet’s “Dinner to Your Door” and “Catering to You” operations, though those lines blur when things get busy. “Like the tax free weekend. employees didn’t have time to get lunch, so we went out there. They enjoyed it,” said basciano.

He’s already established his retirement plan. Kids who were students at St. Francis or on a soccer or baseball team where his hotdog cart was center stage are now old enough to become hired help and assist him with all the catered events. “I’ll hang in there until I have a whole staff,” he said, laughing.

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all her a Yankee. but it won’t be long now before the bluffton state of mind transforms another fast-talking “foreigner” to a genuine southern belle. Prior to her southern migration, Courtney Hampson Naughton earned her undergraduate degree in social work and a master’s in corporate communication, after which she worked in Pr for non-profit organizations. moving to South Carolina from New Jersey, it’s been four and a half years since she traded her 80-mile, one-way commute to work for a five-mile drive to her office in Palmetto bluff, where she serves as marketing manager.

While she has discovered that the world spins a little slower here in the south, she hasn’t forgotten how to get it in gear when it counts. Describing herself as funny and serious, she said, “It’s one or the other with me. It’s either time to get down to business or let’s have some fun.” At Palmetto bluff, it’s mostly business, but a pleasant place to do it. “This is the perfect job, working in paradise,” said Courtney.

“There’s no typical day, which is what keeps me engaged. I don’t like to be bored.” (To insure herself against any possibility of a dull PrOust moment, Courtney teaches public speaking at both USCb and TCL; IntervIeW in her spare time, she writes for local publications.)

Task-oriented, articulate and efficient, some people are surprised to learn that Courtney is also very sensitive. “I often say I’m like an m&m,” she said. “I have a hard exterior, which sometimes is off-putting; but on the inside, I’m really quite a softy.”

For now, she’s as happy as a may river oyster before harvest.

“I am not quite sure what I want to be when I grow up,” she said, “but I have been writing a book, and I have convinced myself that I will sell it, it will become a movie, and I will retire on the profits. I’m obviously a glass-half-full kind of girl!”

Article Article by by Linda Linda S. Hopkins S. Hopkins • Photography • Photography by by Anne Anne

Courtneynaughton What is your idea of perfect happiness? my boat. may river. Sunset. moonrise.

What is your greatest fear?

Failure.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I over-think everything. Wait, should that be my answer?

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Not giving 100 percent.

What is your greatest extravagance? my 35th birthday present to myself, and my 36th birthday present to myself. Come to think of it, I can’t wait for my 37th.

What is your current state of mind?

I guess it is a bluffton state of mind.

On what occasion do you lie?

I am brutally honest always and sometimes to my detriment.

What do you dislike most about your appearance? my nose.

Which living person do you most despise?

Despise may be a little strong, but regardless I doubt he wants his name in print.

When and where were you happiest?

I am just starting to discover who I really am, and that makes me pretty happy.

Who are your favorite writers?

Jodi Picoult, David Sedaris, rick reilly, John Grogan

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

To stop second-guessing myself.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

“The Unsinkable” molly brown

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Teaching at the college level; sometimes I am still surprised that they “let” me.

What is it that you most dislike?

Clip art.

Where would you like to live?

If I were independently wealthy, I’d split my time between maine and a tropical island somewhere.

Since I’m not, I am happy where I am.

What is your most treasured possession? my Great Great Aunt mary’s ring.

What do you most value in your friends?

Honesty. Laughter. Listening.

What is your favorite occupation? right now I juggle three occupations—marketing manager, professor, and writer. I love them all for different reasons, and combined they make my life very full.

What or who is the greatest love of your life? my nieces, erin and emmaKate.

What is your most marked characteristic? my laugh.

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What is your greatest regret?

Um, how much room do you have? I’ve made many mistakes; I just appreciate that they have all led me to where I am today.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I’d love to be able to dance before four drinks.

How would you like to die?

With enough time to tell my mom and sister how very much I love them.

What is your motto? “People may not remember what you said, they may not remember what you did, but they will remember how you made them feel.”

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Take that to the edge of Calibogue Sound, park in the Lighthouse lot and walk quickly to radiance, a boutique you’ll fall in love with at first sight.

You just feel good when you open the door to citrus walls clad in henna-inspired art by manager, Jessie renew. but just a quick word of caution before going in: You will probably drool at the selection; if you don’t, congratulations.

Tolani scarves—favorites of mary-Kate olsen and Jessica Alba— are scattered throughout the shop in colorful shades, and in striped and print patterns. Cotton dresses and tops by velvet are on the racks, as are Hobo leather bags, Paige jeans, and skirts, dresses, tops and jackets from grassroots design houses such as Project e, Theme, and Whish.

“We’re trying to offer stuff for all different ages of women, from teenagers with homecoming dresses to soccer moms looking for yoga wear and everything in between,” said manager renew, who works closely with many of the designers when selecting items for the shop. owner Dave richards says they are going for chic, not trendy. “We don’t want to be out on that cutting edge. It’s more of a conservative vibe,” he said. richards also owns Planet Hilton Head and a business brokerage. radiance is the brainchild of his wife, Linda. The couple decided to open the shop a year ago, because they felt the need for women’s clothes of this type was not being addressed. “most of the lines that we carry weren’t available on Hilton Head prior to us bringing them here,” said richards, adding, “even though we are in Harbour Town, we are a place for locals because this isn’t a place you find elsewhere in Hilton Head…

It’s more of a personal feel than going to a department store.” radiance is a one-stop shop for work wear, going out wear, beach wear, yoga wear, all sorts of wear. New items constantly roll into the store, especially when seasons change. Yoga wear is by Prana.

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sweatshirts at this boutique. For example, one of the current selections is made with the softest cotton, thin, cut in an A-line like a blouse and colored in muted sienna, splattered with paisley cloth patches.

Totally faux-retro. And there are even ’60s-inspired reversible messy Girl dresses for girls ages two to six, with matching headbands, of course.

Handcrafted sterling silver necklaces of all different shapes and sizes are available at the register. And the supply of affordably priced shoes, from tall boots and heels to Havaiana flip-flops is truly heart-pounding.

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value. There is something for everybody, for sure.”

And the shop prioritizes sustainability.

Yoga clothes by Prana are made out of recycled polyester. Smart Glass bracelets, rings and necklaces are made from recycled glass. reusable shopping bags that fold up in your purse are perfect for the farmers market.

The options for holiday gift giving are endless. Aside from all of the clothes, renew suggests bath and body items and accessories. “We have a whole line of perfumes and candles and bath products that are really unique scents and make really great gifts…and we have all the shoes, the hats, the bags.”

S te a d y t ra f f i c p rove s t h a t t h e co m m u n i t y h a s re s p o n d e d we l l to radiance. “The key’s in the buy, whether it’s a gift store or clothing store. Understand who your customer is and don’t stray,” said richards. “Don’t try to be all things to all people, or you’ll end up being nothing to everybody.”  Radiance is located at 149 Lighthouse Rd., Suite A (directly across from the Waterfront Café and in between the Christmas Tree Shop and Knickers). Visit Radiance on Facebook in the Savannah network and follow them on twitter at radiancehhi.com. The Web site is coming soon. For more information, call (843) 363-5176. www.celebratehiltonhead.com 73

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College Life Comes to Bluffton Article by Courtney Naughton

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he laughed. She cried. She is Kate Torborg, Student Life Director for the University of South Carolina Beaufort. She is one of the first people students meet when they arrive on campus, and it is her job to make sure their college experience is everything they’ve imagined, and for the traditionally-aged student, everything their parents have hoped for.

She is helping to transform Bluffton into a college town, and I am pretty excited about it. Because I am a sucker for a good college town. And I am in love with the images that a college town conjures—trees abloom with fall color, football games, tailgates, majestic buildings with storied history… Or maybe, I am just hanging on to my long-gone youth. Regardless, my love affair began almost two decades ago.

It was an August day in 1991 when my parents and I loaded into the car for the seven-hour drive from New Jersey to Morgantown, WV where I would attend West Virginia University. Morgantown

(recognized numerous times as one of the best small cities in the country) was a small town

in the summer, but a bustling college community come fall. It was everything I dreamed a college town would be.

Then, somewhere along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the radio deejay—no doubt entertaining college-bound freshman across the country—announced the annual “party school” list. And wouldn’t you know it? My parents heard live on the radio that they were driving me to the number one party school in the nation, where I lasted for one (yes, just one) semester. By the spring, I was back at home attending our local community college in preparation for three years at a very small, very private, very Catholic, all women’s college.

But for those four months in Morgantown, WV, I enjoyed every aspect of that college town—the people, the history, the football games, the majestic buildings, the tailgates, the tailgates, the tailgates … all of it destined me for a lifetime of longing for a college town.

Today, I have the pleasure of teaching part-time at USCB where every Tuesday and Thursday morning I share my first cup of coffee with 25 teens and twenty-somethings. Somehow, though, I seem to have missed everything that was happening outside my classroom. So, I tapped Kate for the grand tour. And, grand it was.

What was once acres of pine trees is now a thriving campus.

Kate’s eyes welled up when she talked about the family atmosphere on campus, where you will find faculty, staff and students (and folks from Sun City) sharing a meal in the new Campus Center. A family indeed! Kate met her husband, USCB Tutoring Coordinator, Joe Vermilyea, on campus. He walked into her office one day early last semester and the rest is history.

but, love isn’t the only thing blooming on campus. The recently revealed 26,000-square-foot Campus Center is bursting with a recreation area that includes pool, ping pong, and Wii; a fitness center with cardio equipment, weights and all of the latest “plug in your iPod and listen” technology; lounging and meeting space; the college bookstore; and an impressive restaurant.

And yes, just to be clear, there is no cafeteria—no cafetorium; it is a restaurant. one that serves up shrimp and grits, bbQ pork chops, hush puppies and jalapeño-cheddar mashed potatoes. (Can you say “freshman fifteen”?) If good ol’ Southern fare doesn’t do it for your taste buds, students also have the option of the “grainery” which boasts an endless supply of toasts, cereals, and belgian waffles, pizza, pasta, grilled options, and a salad bar that made even me—a buffet-phobic—pause and drool.

This restaurant is so good that Sun City residents crowd in each day for lunch. Yes, it is open to the public and is serving nearly 1,000 meals a day. outside the campus center, students will soon be taking advantage of tennis and basketball courts and a sand volleyball court. A fabulous fire pit rounds out the exterior space, and Kate laughed as she recounted the story of how the new fire pit came to be. You see, last year they tried a bon-fire sans pit, and the fire department was extinguishing the flames before the smoke even had time to make eyes water. on campus, they refer to that little incident as the “non-fire.” So this year, all systems will be a go. but, let’s be honest here. You can build all of the fabulous facilities in the world and pack them with the best staff and faculty, but it’s the students that make or break your college town.

So, I asked my 8:00 a.m. public speaking students what they thought of their college experience so far. While the answers included entertaining stories, seemingly taken directly from The Hangover and old School, others were more poetic. They talked of connections, strength, hard work and a brighter future. And, I’m impressed.

To quote Kate (and Kevin Costner), “If you build it, they will come.” We’re on our way to becoming a college town. where I would attend West virginia University. morgantown (recognized numerous times as one of the best small cities in the country) was a small town in the summer, but a bustling college community come fall. It was everything I dreamed a college town would be.

Then, somewhere along the Pennsylvania Turnpike, the radio deejay—no doubt entertaining college-bound freshman across the country—announced the annual “party school” list. And wouldn’t you know it? my parents heard live on the radio that they were driving me to the number one party school in the nation, where I lasted for one (yes, just one) semester. by the spring, I was back at home attending our local community college in preparation for three years at a very small, very private, very Catholic, all women’s college. but for those four months in morgantown, Wv, I enjoyed every aspect of that college town—the people, the history, the football games, the majestic buildings, the tailgates, the tailgates, the tailgates … all of it destined me for a lifetime of longing for a college town.

Today, I have the pleasure of teaching part-time at USCb where every Tuesday and Thursday morning I share my first cup of coffee with 25 teens and twenty-some-things. Somehow, though, I seem to have missed everything that was happening outside my classroom. So, I tapped Kate for the grand tour. And, grand it was.

What was once acres of pine trees is now a thriving campus.

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Tutoring Coordinator, Joe vermilyea, on campus. He walked into her office one day early last semester and the rest is history. but, love isn’t the only thing blooming on campus. The recently revealed 26,000-square-foot Campus Center is bursting with a recreation area that includes pool, ping pong, and Wii; a fitness center with cardio equipment, weights and all of the latest “plug in your iPod and listen” technology; lounging and meeting space; the college bookstore; and an impressive restaurant.

And yes, just to be clear, there is no cafeteria—no cafetorium; it is a restaurant. one that serves up shrimp and grits, bbQ pork chops, hush puppies and jalapeño-cheddar mashed potatoes. (Can you say “freshman fifteen”?) If good ol’ Southern fare doesn’t do it for your taste buds, students also have the option of the “grainery” which boasts an endless supply of toasts, cereals, and belgian waffles, pizza, pasta, grilled options, and a salad bar that made even me—a buffet-phobic—pause and drool.

This restaurant is so good that Sun City residents crowd in each day for lunch. Yes, it is open to the public and is serving nearly 1,000 meals a day. outside the campus center, students will soon be taking advantage of tennis and basketball courts and a sand volleyball court. A fabulous fire pit rounds out the exterior space, and Kate laughed as she recounted the story of how the new fire pit came to be.

You see, last year they tried a bon-fire sans pit, and the fire department was extinguishing the flames before the smoke even had time to make eyes water. on campus, they refer to that little incident as the “non-fire.” So this year, all systems will be a go. but, let’s be honest here. You can build all of the fabulous facilities in the world and pack them with the best staff and faculty, but it’s the students that make or break your college town.

So, I asked my 8:00 a.m. public speaking students what they thought of their college experience so far. While the answers included entertaining stories, seemingly taken directly from The Hangover and Old School, others were more poetic. They talked of connections, strength, hard work and a brighter future. And, I’m impressed.

To quote Kate (and Kevin Costner), “If you build it, they will come.” We’re on our way to becoming a college town. 

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By James F. Gigante, M.D.

H1N1 H1N1

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he H1N1 swine flu virus has sent a panic through many people in our country. The virus emerged here at the end of the last U.S. flu season and wreaked havoc both in the Americas and abroad. Now, as we head into the height of the flu season, many people are asking what is ahead for Americans.

Influenza is circulating unusually early this year with cases in all 50 states—but with a large concentration in the Southeast— nearly all the swine flu variety. According to data published by the CDC, novel H1N1 viruses currently make up 98 percent of all subtyped influenza A viruses analyzed by the U.S. WHO/NREVSS collaborating laboratories. Given this information, patients with influenza-like illness can reasonably be assumed to have novel H1N1 Influenza A virus unless another cause is identified.

In an average year in America, over 30,000 people die of complications from the “regular” influenza virus, and many more get it and get over it. With the swine flu, we don’t

know exactly what its impact will be. Some estimates say that one in five Americans will be infected, others that half the population will be affected.

The reason we don’t know is that the swine flu virus has acted in a somewhat unusual manner. When this virus was first detected in people in the U.S., we were already nearing the end of our traditional flu season. Yet H1N1 continued to spread in our country and across the Northern Hemisphere during the spring and summer months—seasons when flu usually ebbs to nearly undetectable levels.

We can base some of our predictions, on what has happened over the past few months in the Southern Hemisphere, which is currently experiencing its winter and flu season. most nations there have seen large numbers of H1N1 swine flu cases. but their doctors are also reporting that the incidences of death have not been overwhelming and that many people who contract the virus become only mildly sick and many also recover without treatment. one difference between the “regular flu” and swine flu is that the regular flu kills mostly the very young, the very old or the infirm. What has come as a shock to many is that swine flu infections are 20 times more common in the five- to 24-year-old group than in the over 65 crowd. Speculation is that the older generation has built up a natural resistance, in all likelihood because of past exposure to similar viruses.

At this time, there does not seem to be any indication that this swine flu bug has mutated and become more deadly, more resistant to new flu drugs, or less likely to be stopped by the H1N1 swine flu vaccine now in production.

Keep a look out for general flu symptoms that include, but are not limited to, fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. many people with swine flu have also reported having diarrhea and vomiting.

Nearly everyone that contracts the flu will have at least two of these symptoms. but each of these symptoms alone, or in conjunction with one another, can also be caused by many other conditions. What that means is that neither you nor your doctor can definitively know, just based on your symptoms, if you have swine flu.

If you are in one of the groups at high risk of severe outcome from the flu, contact your doctor at the first sign of flu-like illness.

In such cases, the CDC recommends that people call or e-mail their doctor before rushing to an emergency room.

After your examination, your doctor may take a sample from you and send it to a state health department lab for testing to see if it’s swine flu. Should your doctor suspect swine flu, you will in all likelihood receive a prescription for Tamiflu or relenza.

These antiviral medications are most effective when taken within 48 hours of the start of flu symptoms. but not everyone needs those drugs, and many U.S. swine flu patients have made a full recovery without antiviral drugs. most importantly, you should know that there is a swine flu vaccine being manufactured in large quantities, and millions of doses will be available as the flu season continues on. Furthermore, the flu shot that you should be receiving every year is available, and you should also avail yourself of that at your doctor’s office.

Hilton Head Hospital is preparing according to South Carolina Department of Health and environmental Control guidelines.

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on the island.

Nobody knows how bad the swine flu will be during the Northern Hemisphere flu season. but the CDC is warning Americans to prepare for a bad flu season this fall, predicting that just about every U.S. community will have H1N1 swine flu cases.

I think it’s better to overprepare and look a little silly if nothing happens than to be unprepared for an emergency. I recommend that you check out the following websites for more information and to monitor the flu season in South Carolina: http://www.scdhec.gov/flu/ swine-flu.htm http://cdc.gov/h1n1flu http://flu.gov James F. Gigante, M.D. is a Board Certified Doctor of Internal Medicine. He can be reached at (843) 681-2222. 

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Swine Flu at a Glance Certain groups are at particularly high risk of severe disease or bad outcomes if they get the flu: • Young children, especially those under 12 months of age • elderly people are at high risk of severe flu disease. but relatively few swine flu cases have been seen in people over age 65.

• People with cardiovascular conditions (except high blood pressure) • People with liver problems • People with kidney problems • People with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease • People with neurologic disorders • People with neuromuscular disorders • People with metabolic disorders, including diabetes •People with immune suppression, including HIv infection and medications that suppress the immune system, such as cancer chemotherapy or anti-rejection drugs for transplants • residents of a nursing home or other chronic-care facility

Children should be given urgent medical attention if they: • Have fast breathing or trouble breathing • Have bluish or gray skin color • Are not drinking enough fluid • Are not waking up or not interacting • Have severe or persistent vomiting • Are irritable to the point of not wanting to be held • Have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and a worse cough • Have fever with a rash • Have a fever and then have a seizure or sudden mental or behavioral change.

Adults should seek urgent medical attention if they have: • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath • Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen • Sudden dizziness • Confusion • Severe or persistent vomiting • Flu-like symptoms that improve, but then come back with worsening fever or cough

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t happens. When you have a hammer in your hand, everything looks like a nail. Including your thumb, which you just hit and think might be broken. Of course, it’s Sunday morning.

That’s when you’ll meet either Dr. Joel Johnson or Dr. Lydia Torres-Rozof at Main Street Medical. Their urgent care and general practice clinic is open on Sundays, something unique to Hilton Head Island. One of them is always there. In fact, the clinic is open seven days a week. “That way you have continuity and availability,” Johnson said. That is one of the features both doctors agreed that makes Main Street Medical stand out. Being available all week and on weekends has other benefits Torres-Rozof said. “We can manage our time so that people don’t wait too long. And they don’t need an appointment.”

But the number one reason the two doctors think the clinic stands out is the staff. Johnson said, “They’re fabulous. They’re intelligent, compassionate and care about helping the patient any way they can. They’re very responsive.”

There are other efficiencies at the clinic that cater to patient care. In the age of IT, Johnson and Torres-Rozof welcome new medical technologies. They have a digital x-ray machine. “We can e-mail the image to a radiologist (when necessary) and get an interpretation in a few hours. We don’t have all the physical constraints that film required. Being able to enlarge an image so it’s easier to see is a big help. And it’s a better quality image,” Johnson said.

Torres-rozof said a digital x-ray is also a big help for visitors to the island. “We just make them a CD of the x-ray they can take with them to their doctors back home.” medical records at the clinic are electronic. Storing medical records digitally not only eliminates all those filing cabinets associated with a doctor’s office, Johnson said, but the records are much more accessible. Pre-electronic medical record keeping has also been taken care of. “old records are scanned in, and they’re all classified and very easy to retrieve,” Johnson said.

The clinic has also instituted the use of a medical scribe, who accompanies the doctor into the exam room and documents a patient’s visit, giving the doctor more time with the patient.

Johnson gives the credit for all things digital and attendant

services at the clinic to daughter, Casey Johnson. “She spearheaded it,” Dr. Johnson said. A graduate of the University of Texas, Casey Johnson is earning her master’s degree in health administration from the medical University of South Carolina (mUSC) in Charleston.

Along with the digital age came the Internet. Torres-rozof said, “I like patients who come in and say they saw something on the Internet about their condition. because, to me, that means they are looking into their own problems and making themselves responsible. Sometimes in today’s society we want to blame someone else. With the information they get on the Internet, they are more liable to follow up on my instructions.”

Johnson related a recent case where the Internet played an important part. “I had a patient, a few months ago, from out of town. He’d just started on chemotherapy and he had an adverse reaction. It was a relatively new chemotherapeutic agent. He came in with certain symptoms, so I had a chance to look on the Internet, found the drug, looked to see if this were symptoms associated with that drug. I had an opportunity to call his doctor.

We reviewed the case, and planned management for that patient.

The Internet was very helpful for us, too,” Johnson said.

He said it also makes it more interesting. “A patient will come in and say, ‘Doc, I ran it on the Internet and I’ve narrowed it down to two things.’ I say, well, can you tell me a little bit about what’s going on. They may have hit on something or they may not have. So I spend time talking to them about what I think they have and why the things they suggested may or may not be reasonable,” said Johnson.

“A lot of patients that I see are interested in the Internet.

So sometimes I’ll say, ‘Here’s what I think you have, here’s my treatment plan. I know the first thing you’re going to do when you get home is to Google it to see if you think it makes sense.’ makes it sort of fun for both of us,” Johnson said. “Doctors aren’t the only ones with the information anymore,” he added with a smile.

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and last but not least, Casey Johnson.

Tracey Campbell, Marge Kunckler,

Pictured from left to right:

Joanne Johnson, Becky Broxton,

Johnson and Torres-rozof came to medicine on very different paths. Johnson’s father is a doctor. “His office was in our house where we grew up. I had the opportunity to see how he practiced. He was always talking about the satisfying things concerning medicine and how much he enjoyed his practice. I got into it that way,” said Johnson, who practiced general surgery for 18 years in Portland, maine, before moving to Hilton Head in 1996.

“When we got here, I decided to do a practice change and lifestyle change. It’s the best thing I ever did. I enjoy relating to patients on a regular basis,” said Johnson.

Torres-rozof was raised in Cuba. “I would see people with severe infections out on the street, so I originally went into microbiology. That fascinated me. I became a medical

Dr. Joel Johnson andDr. Lydia Torres-rozof

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technologist and worked as a technologist for about 15 years.

When I had gone as far as I could in medical technology, I decided I wanted an mD. I went to medical school later on in life,” she said, smiling.

“I’m a people person. I like family medicine because I get to see a variety of patients. There is nothing boring about it.

In one room I may have a 90-year-old, in another room I may have a baby, and in another, a middle aged person with different problems. That’s what I find rewarding,” Torres-rozof said. “After living in michigan for 23 years, she and her husband moved to the island four years ago. “As a doctor, I feel humble. People trust their lives in our hands. Some people do, completely,” she said.

“The practice of medicine is a real honor; it’s a wonderful privilege that we have. You couple that with the ability to prolong someone’s life, make their life more pleasant while making them healthier. It’s a very satisfying feeling,” Johnson said. 

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We assume "the guy who has everything" doesn't "need" anything. He may not even "want" anything because he thinks he already has everything (although that is never the case -the gentleman that appreciates the finer things in life knows all of the things he wants). So one strategy in choosing a gift for him is to gift him something he doesn't even know he needs, but once he gets it, he will wonder how he ever lived without it‌.

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Palmettoes Sea Pines Center 843.363.6800 Apparel for the distinguished gentlemen.

Tobacco Road 119 Arrow Road 843.341.6265

Atoll Alligator Skin Humidor & Lighter.

Gift him something he doesn’t even know he needs, but once he gets it, he will wonder how he ever lived without it.

J Banks Design Group 35 Main Street 843.681.5122 www.jbanksdesign.com Ardeshir steak knives.

A cut above the rest!

Artware Main Street 843.682.3400

Remote Control Pillow The remote will never get lost again!

Auto Spa 30 Palmetto Bay Road 843.842.2001

Detail, detail detail! You’ll never go wrong giving Auto Spa gift certificates!

Quiet Storm Surf Shop Coligny Plaza 843.671.2551

Nixon watches are the perfect combination of simplicity, style, and function. Give him a classic timepiece to which the less stylish masses will bow.

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Quinn’s Diamond Jewelers Village at Wexford 843.342.6663 www.diamondland.com

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The Diamond Jim Brady Collection will speak to your guys’ avant-garde attitude, inventive soul & love of luxurious things.

HIM Audio Visions Sheridan park 843.815.5155 www.audiovisionshh.com

Affordable Universal remote control, the MX-450. This remote will allow you to control all of your electronics with one remote, even thru cabinet doors and walls. All of the buttons are backlit and it has a beautiful LCD color display with icons for one touch switching to your different electronic devices.

Sweet Indulgences Main Street 843.689.2414

A great stocking stuffer, just add beer and bake. Now that’s an easy recipe!

Radiance Harbour Town 843.363.5176

This candle is Dead Sexy, the best selling Tokyo Milk scent.

A mix of deep, rich vanilla, ebony and wood notes mixed with exotic orchid. A must try he’ll die for!

Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900

Chisel Contemporary Metals Collection for Men Stainless Steel, Titanium and Tungsten steel jewelry designs that are fashionable and distinctive.

Outside Hilton Head Shelter Cover Plaza 843.686.6996

Stand-up Paddleboarding is taking the Lowcountry by storm. A great core workout for your exercise/ nature lovin’ guy. (Many models available!)

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Salty Dog 67 Arrow Rd 843.842.6331 www.saltydog.com

The ideal kooler for keeping all of his favorite beverages cold and bottle suits for those longnecks!

Pedals 71 Pope Avenue 843.842.5522

Whether he rides for fitness, fun, convenience, conservation or recreation, the Electra Bicycle experience is offered in an assortment of flavors to suit his style. Save the planet – ride a bike!

Mellow Mushroom Park Plaza 843.686.2474 Get your guy a Beer Club Membership: A Ticket to 105 Beers!

Jiva Yoga Center 14 Greenwood Drive #206 843.247.4549 www.jivayogacenter.com

Real Men do Yoga! Put some serious rubber under his yogi toes with this premium Manduka black mat.

Designed to last a lifetime (or two!), and carefully produced so as to not emit toxic gases during manufacturing. Due to their superior wear, they are less likely to end up in landfills!

Marley’s 35 Office Park Rd 843.686.5800 Send a little bit of “the Island” to your favorite guys this holiday season.

San Miguel’s Shelter Cove Marina 843.842.4555 www.sanmiguels.com

He’ll love this seasons must have San Miguel’s gear.

Celebration Events Superbowl Tailgate Party 10 Capital Drive 843.689.7526

Let your special guy be the MVP of Super Bowl XLIV when Celebrations arrives just before half-time with a spread fit for John Madden! Treat Your Guy and up to 8 of his buddies with: Just in Time for Half-Time!

Bucket of Assorted Beers Game Day Hors d’ Oeuvres Displays Assorted Chips & Dips Hot Wings with Blue Cheese and Celery Super Submarine Sandwich Pizza Barroncini Hearty Chili Cookies & Brownies Complete with Local Delivery and Disposable Plates, Cutlery, Cups & Napkins

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Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900

Chisel Contemporary metals Collection for men Stainless Steel, Titanium and Tungsten steel jewelry designs that are fashionable and distinctive.

Golden Touch massage Therapy 19 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 104 843.816.6179 www.goldenlmt.com Young Living’s essential oil Diffuser gives the benefit of diffusing essential oils throughout your home or office.

Guaranteed to set a calming mood in any room!

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Legend’s Sports Gallery main Street 843.681.4444

All wool embroidered Heritage Team banners (8x32)

Faces Day Spa village at Wexford 843.785.3075 Who says guys don’t care about creams and such?! Pamper them!

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microcurrents to stimulate muscles that lie beneath new skin. “It’s for somebody who’s got a special event coming up, maybe a reunion, a holiday party; it is a nice firming treatment for the face so the makeup goes on smoother, stays on longer, and the skin has a great glow because of the facial that’s done, but not only that, the expression lines are taken care of.”

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owen has spent 26 years dealing with the stress of a busy calendar, but her approach to treating herself right makes all the difference. November is FACeS’ busiest month, with its annual open house and month-long customer appreciation promotion, so her days are filled with lastminute preparations, but she doesn’t fret. “make time and space for yourself so you can better give of yourself to others,” she said. “It is important to keep everything organized so I know what needs to be tackled today, tomorrow, next week and next month…I am somewhat of an outlook junkie and even carry my appointments and tasks with me everywhere I go on my Smart Phone. I also try not to over-commit so I can always give 100 percent.” mims, suggests treating yourself to a Lava Shell massage, which uses tiger clams from the pacific, algae, seaweed and saltwater, or the Great escape Salt Scrub, which includes three aromas, sea salt scrub and three types of finishing lotions and oils. “because of the economy and because of everyone’s budget, we have found that people aren’t necessarily looking to cut back on taking care of themselves, they are just looking for more economical ways to do it,” she said.

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be good to your mate—he might like a little bit of pampering this season. If you have a golfer in your life, he can manage his muscle woes with the bogey buster massage. “It is a really great way to loosen up those muscles and take care of that person who may be experiencing fatigue because of their golf game,” said mims. If he’s afraid to brave the spa alone, opt for the couples massage. Still not into the spa?

Give him some at-home skincare products from the FACeS line for men.

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You wouldn’t know it by looking at mims’ flawless face, but she divulged that estheticians do, in fact, get pimples on occasion. If she feels like she’s going to break out, she prepares. “It happens, and I do get breakouts from time to time. If you think you’re going to get a pimple, you normally do; I don’t think that way, I don’t let my mind go there, but cleansing is something that I am always doing. I do have different complexes at home, so if I am feeling a little stressed or I’m feeling like I might get a break out, I start using them immediately,” she said.

She suggests the Signature Skin facial or the myotonology treatment, which uses

Why not accept gifts? FACeS is handing out complimentary goodie bags filled with candles, lip balm, and other trinkets at its open house on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Discounted gift certificates will be sold as well, and free makeup touchups are available with all services. “We really go all out for it. We basically put on display all of the services we offer so if people have questions they can ask, they can see the service being performed,” said mims.

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Home is where the heart is, so why not do all of your spa treatments and holiday shopping there? mims’ favorite at-home goodies revolve around bamboo microfiber. “The bearfoot Treatment robes are so soft, and they get better and better every time you wash them. I can vouch for this because everyone in my family owns one,” she said. “We also have our microfiber comfy sheets. It’s hard enough to get out of the bed, but if you have these sheets on, you really don’t want to. I gave myself some for Christmas.”

A n d t h e s h o p s e l l s a n at - h o m e electrolysis kit as well as other convenient spa gadgets. mims also suggests candles, music, and the line of FACeS signature scents, from classic lavender-citrus to November 2009

TASTE OF THE SEASON-20TH ANNIVERSARY!6-9 P.M., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 SEA PINES COUNTRY CLUB Taste of the Season the exclusive culinary showcase that has become the traditional kickoff to the holiday season in the Lowcountry. More than 30 of the area’s top chefs and restaurants will be in the spotlight, as well as several confectionary artists with a holiday cake design contest.

A few of the restaurants participating include Robert Irvine’s Eat!, Aqua Grille & Lounge, Michael Anthony’s, Conroy’s, Alexander’s, Red Fish, Old Oyster Factory, Sea Pines Country Club, HH Prime and many more.

Taste of the Season will be held on Friday, November 13 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Sea Pines Country Club. Presenting sponsor for the event is South Carolina Electric and Gas. This event is always a sellout. Tickets for the event are $35 and are available at Chamber headquarters, the Hilton Head Island Welcome Center, the chamber’s Bluffton office and online at www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

NOVEMBER H & H AUTO CAR FAIR NOVEMBER 7, 9AM-2PM 35 HUNTER RD. (H & H AUTO) If you want to extend the life of your car, improve gas mileage and performance, increase safety, reduce emissions and preserve the value of your car, make time to join H & H for the day! They’ll show you how to do all of these things for a donation to Deep Well. In addition to education booths, free vehicle inspections and displays, H&H Auto will have food and refreshments, prize drawings and entertainment on hand. Call 681.8384 for more information.

FALL FESTIVAL BAZAAR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 ST. ANDREW BY-THE-SEA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH From 10 a.m. to 2 pm on November 7 come join in the fun at one of the largest church bazaars in the state at 20 Pope Avenue at the church campus. There will be great holiday shopping options, a scrumptious baked goods buffet, a full menu of food and great live entertainment to tap your toe to while you shop ‘til you drop. Other great bargains can be found in the Silent Auction running from 10 am to 1 pm. All proceeds benefit mission and outreach programs of the church – locally, regionally and internationally. Contact info: (843)785-4711 BARK IN THE PARK NOVEMBER 7, 10-2 PM OSCAR FRAZIER PARK- ROTARY FIELD- BLUFFTON It’s a fun filled ‘Dog-Centric’ event. Live music, fabulous local food, Shelter Dog makeovers, nail salon, agility and rally courses, vaccination and micro chip clinic, Classic Cars, inflatable games, silent auction, local vendors and sponsors make sure this will be a fun day for dogs and their families. All funds raised that day will benefit the Friends of Bluffton Dog Park Building Fund, a nonprofit 501-c group advocating responsible dog ownership through education and recreation.

“SOUNDS FROM THE HEART” A CHRISTMAS BENEFIT CONCERT DECEMBER 4, 2009 7 P.M. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (540 WILLIAM HILTON PKWY.) All proceeds to benefit The First Presbyterian Day School. General Admission Seating $15.00. Reserved Seating $20.00.

For information or to purchase tickets please call 681-3695 CELEBRATE OUR HEROES NOVEMBER 12TH, 2009, 4 – 7 PM WINDOWS ON THE WATERWAY, HILTON HEAD PLANTATION Join us for an evening of hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails and live entertainment as we celebration our American Troops, their families and Hilton Head Island’s Operation R & R! Call 843.689.7526 for more information and advanced tickets. All proceeds from this event will go to Operation R & R whose efforts make it possible for military families to visit our island for little or no expense.

COMPLIMENTARY GREENS FEES FOR VETERANS NOV 9-13 HAMPTON HALL AND DOLPHIN HEAD GOLF COURSES

Please call for details and more information. (843) 815-8720

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events THE NUTCRACKER BALLET NOVEMBER 7-15 THE ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA The Nutcracker is a community favorite and is based on the tale of E.T.A. Hoffman and the music is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. For the past 24 years this production has been choreographed and staged by Artistic Directors and Hilton Head Dance School co-owners Karena-BrockCarlyle and John Carlyle. For show times, ticket information and to learn more about The Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s Performance of The Nutcracker visit www.HHDT.org.

ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY OBSERVANCE NOVEMBER 9, 10:30AM VETERANS MEMORIAL IN SHELTER COVER PARK This annual event is sponsored by The Military Officers Association of America, The American Legion, and the Navy League, and is free to the community. The Key Note Speaker is Colonel John R. Snider, Base Commanding Officer of MCAS Beaufort. Participants in the event will include the Hilton Head Coral Society, The Navy Junior ROTC Unit from Hilton Head High School, a Marine Corps Rifle Squad, and a USMC F18A Hornet flyover. Everyone is invited to participate in a luncheon at the Oceanfront Resorts in Palmetto Dunes. Cost is $20 and a reservation is required. Please contact Lois Wilson at 843-837-3553 to make reservations for the luncheon.

THE SPORT OF KINGS RETURNS! 16TH ANNUAL POLO FOR CHARITY! - SUNDAYNOVEMBER 8TH, 2009 “Enjoy a Lowcountry Afternoon of Polo and Fellowship” Gates open at 12 Noon, Match begins 2pm in historic Rose Hill Plantation, Bluffton SC. Proceeds benefit USCB Nursing Scholarship Program & other selected Okatie Rotary Charities. For Information about Patron Slots, Gourmet Picnics, Tents, Sponsorships 301-6139 or www.clubrunner.ca/okatie. Tickets are $15.00 per person at the gate on the day of the match. Tickets are $10 .00 per person if purchased in advance. Children under 12 are admitted free.

Active duty and retired US military receive a discount; tickets are $5.00 per Person, in advance or at the gate. ID required. Tickets for advance sales may be purchased at BB&T in Bluffton, Hilton Head and Beaufort.

CHURCH OF THE CROSS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR FIRST ARTS FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 21, 2009 9AM-3PM CALHOUN STREET, BLUFFTON Local Arts and Handmade Crafts Indigenous to the Lowcountry, Pottery, Jewelry, Paintings, Photography, Christmas Decorations and ornaments, Crafter’s Guild Handmade Gifts, Cross School Children’s Art Show, Men of the Cross Hot Dog and Chili bar, Cross Christian Women’s Bake sale, Homemade Jellies and Preserves Call 843-705-1090 or 843-757-2661 for more information.

HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT - NOVEMBER 23, 7PM CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (829 W. HILTON PARKWAY)

The Hilton Head Choral Society Youth Choir celebrates the holidays with its “Fall into Winter” concert at Christ Lutheran Church. This family friendly program will feature classic carols, traditional folk songs and everyone’s favorite Santainspired tunes. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door or online at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.

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4 TRAVIS PETRO - 26 Occupation: Vice President, Palmetto Bikes, Inc. “The Shape I’m In” by The Band

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JOSEH MARION -23 Occupation: Dance Instructor “Let it Rock” by Lil’ Wayne and Kevin Rudolph

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TED BEHLING - 26 Occupation: Internet Server Engineer “Hotel Room Service” by Pitbull

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TERRENCE BURKE - 24 Occupation: Sales Associate at the Salty Dog “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer

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BRETT KRUDENER - 29 Occupation: Land Planner “The Muppets Theme Song” by who else...The Muppets!

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WARREN FLICK - 42 Occupation: Realtor “I Like to Move It” by Reel 2 Real

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NICK NESTICO - 24 Occupation: Chef/ GM of The Hottest Spots “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake

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KYLE STRICKLAND - 24 Occupation: Law Enforcement “Figure You Out” by Nickelback

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CHRISTOPHER PERRY - 40 Occupation: Foodservice Manager “Born to Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez

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CHRISTIAN COLIN SUDDUTH - 26 Occupation: Graduate Student

* “The Show Goes On” by Bruce Hornsby RICHARD KELLY MELTON - 44 Occupation: Locksmith “Mission Impossible” Theme

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BART WHITAKER - 51 Occupation: Executive Director of the Binyah Foundation “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by the Rolling Stones

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JOHN ROSS - 58 Occupation: Sales “Gonna Fly Now” (Theme from Rocky)

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FREDERICK LOWERY - 42 Occupation: Marketing Professional “Hollywood” by Jay-Z and Beyonce

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PAUL MITCHELL - 28 Occupation: Editorial Assistant for The Island Packet “Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake

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DAN UTLEY - 28 Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales The “Oh Yeah!” song from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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JOSH MILLER - 29 Occupation: Advertising “Sprach Zarathustra” (Theme to 2001 – A Space Odyssey)

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DEAN COSTAKIS - 28 Occupation: Guidance Counselor / College Placement The theme song to “Diff’rent Strokes!”

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TROY AHYO - 46 Occupation: VP of Online/ Integrated Marketing at Anderson Communications “Beds are Burning” by Midnight Oil

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JUSTIN FOSTER - 24 Occupation: Front Office Manager – Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort “American Pie” by Don McClean

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Chris Lane - 26 Occupation: Store Manager, Food Lion of Hilton Head “Panama” by Van Halen

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MiChaeL WaLLaCe - 28 Occupation: University of South Carolina Beaufort “Right Now” by Van Halen

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DaLLas earWooD - 26 Occupation: Dragon Slayer/ Salesman “Swing” by Savage

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Loren Day - 37 Occupation: Owner of Insurance Agency “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC

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Justin WaffLe - 26 Occupation: Golf Teaching Professional “The Best is yet to Come” by Frank Sinatra

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aDaM thoMas takaCh - 25 Occupation: Front Desk Manager – Hampton Inn “The Sweetness” by Jimmy Eat World

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foster MCCarL - 35 Occupation: Director of Marketing “Sympathy for the Devil” by the Rolling Stones

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Monty Jett - 61 Occupation: Broadcaster A Medley of “Isn’t it Romantic” & “La Vie en Rose”

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Justin fosson - 23 Occupation: Student “Play that Funky Music (white boy)”

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Juan asCenCion - 37 Occupation: Contractor “You’re So Smooth” by Carlos Santana and Matchbox 20

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sCott soergeL - 21 Occupation: Bartender “Eye of the Tiger” (Rocky Balboa style!)

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PauL VoogD - 50 Occupation: General Manager at Wine Times IV “Barefootin’” by Robert Parker

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sean henzLer - 24 Occupation: Property Manager/ Small Business Owner

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A rapper recently wrote a song and the intro was about my magazine and website. So of course it would be that song. (Which doesn’t have a name yet!)

MiChaeL antonuCCi - 22 Occupation: United States Army, South Carolina National Guard “Black Betty” by Ramjam

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keVin CaMP - 31 Occupation: Marketing Director/ Project Manager “The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers

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Lt. Colonel tom thomas - (Over 21) Occupation: Charter Captain, Writer, Trader/ Investor, Retired Fighter Pilot “Danger Zone” by Kenny Loggins

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ChristoPher WyLie - 25 Occupation: Real Estate Investor “Bust a Move” by Young MC

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roy PresCott iV- 23 Occupation: Bartender “Shakedown Street” by the Grateful Dead

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kurt DraLLe - 25 Occupation: Beaufort Police Officer “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison

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BranDon Jaynes - 22 Occupation: Bartender “Burn it to the Ground” by Nickelback

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BranDon arent - 31 Occupation: Director of Sales at Van Der Meer Tennis “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang

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Jon tavernier - 32 Occupation: GM of Giuseppe’s “I Love Rock & Roll” by Joan Jett

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AFTER DARK Monday Aunt Chiladas Easy Street Café 843.785.7700 NTN Trivia Boathouse II/ Marker13 843.681.3663 Jeff beasley 6pm to 10pm Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 -Joseph the magician Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 Family Guy Trivia 7 monday Night Football (bluffton) Live music with the Larry David Project (Hilton Head) Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 Craig Coyne or The Storks

Tuesday Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 mike Korbar Acoustic (bluffton) Trivia Night (Hilton Head) Casey’s Sports Bar & Grille 843.785.2255 Ladies night, Karaoke Boathouse II/ Marker13 843.681.3663 reid richmond 6pm to 10pm Quarterdeck 843.842.1999 Harborside Café 843.842.1444-Live music

Wednesday The Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Sterlin & Shuvette Live – Cruzan rum Night

Mellow Mushroom Pizza 843.686.2474 Trivia Night Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 Tommy Simms Live 9pm Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 reggae Night with Patwa Boathouse II/ Marker13 843.681.3663 Thomas Claxton 6pm to 10pm Prana International 843.785.7762 Cheese Factory– Classics- 70’s, 80’s & 90’s Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442- TArGeT the band Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 Trivia with Dave (bluffton)

Thursday The Electric Piano 843.785.5397

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The Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Shake & bake: Tommy beaumont & ricky bob 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 rockit entertainment, (mellisa), DJ/Karaoke

Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 The beagles play the beatles el Camino featuring The Joe G Show Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 Jazz & blues with earl Williams Tiki Hut – 843.785.5126 Jalapeno brothers 1-5pm Wild Wing Café 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 b-Town Playaz (bluffton) Live music (Hilton Head)

Saturday The Electric Piano 843.785.5397 Chris Stevers and Christian Young: C2 Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 DJ Tanz – All request blind Draw Doubles Pool Tournament Boathouse II/ Marker13 843.681.3663 Jim Harper 6pm to 10pm Tiki Hut – 843.785.5126 Jo Jo Squirell & The Home Grown Pickles 1-5pm

XO Lounge 843.341.8080 Simpson brothers Saturday, November 7th Big Bamboo 843.686.3443 Angie Aparo

Christian Young and bruce Crichton– Ladies Night

Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 Classic rock with David Wingo The Smokehouse 843.842.4227 Joseph the magician Wild Wing Café (bluffton) 843.785.9464 or 843.815.9453 College Football! (bluffton) Trivia & College Football (HH) Boathouse II/ Marker13 843.681.3663 Jim Harper 6pm to 10pm XO Lounge 843.341.8080 Simpson brothers Jock’s Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grill 843.815.7474 WII bowling and Dart Tourney

Sunday Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse 843.785.4442 Joseph the magician Brick Oven Café 843.686.2233 Surf Jazz with Jesse Walker Tiki Hut – 843.785.5126 Jo Jo Squirell & The Home Grown Pickles

We want to know what you’re doing tonight! email info to

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The Caddie MasTer The Caddie MasTer aT augusTa NaTioNal aT augusTa NaTioNal Article By Paul deVere

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hen Tripp bowden first went to Augusta National, he went to fish.

He calls it a “fishing haven.” He didn’t like golf at all, because the game took up too much of his physician dad’s time. His fishing partner was Freddie bennett, the “Legendary Caddy master,” at Augusta National, home of what most consider golf’s greatest tournament, The masters. bowden was all of 10 years old when that fishing trip took place. You learn that in the first few pages of his new book, Freddie & Me, a rush of recollection, emotion, love and wisdom, which whirls you through 72 chapters (“even par” as bowden points out) of the writer’s life with bennett, at Augusta and beyond.

“I didn’t start it (the book) out as a cathartic eulogy, but it just poured out of me—all this stuff, hidden all these years. It was a pretty emotional ride. Some of what I wrote, I didn’t even realize was there,” bowden said.

While the book is a paean to bennett, it is much more, due to bowden’s ability as a writer to capture a scene in such a minimalist style. In one of them, bowden has just had an afternoon tour of the golf course, with bennett pouring 40 years of knowledge into a few hours before bowden begins his first round as a caddie. When they get to the fifth tee, there is an old water fountain, which bowden can’t get to work. He tells Freddie it’s broken. “mr. bowden,” says Freddie, “a

A little histoRy bowden is a native of Augusta.

While his dad was not a member of Augusta National, he was Freddie bennett’s physician. Until 1982, pros who played in The masters were required to use Augusta National’s caddies. For a time, bowden was one of them. He was the only white kid in a marvelous collection of black caddies—Tip, Nut, First base, bull and Deal maker—who knew Augusta National better than most of the members. Among other things, it was bennett’s job to pair up the caddie with the golfer. These weren’t just any golfers. As it has always been, the current membership roster at Augusta National is a mixture of business tycoons (bill Gates, Warren buffett), politicians (George bush, Sam Nunn) and sports figures (Lou Holtz, Jack Nicklaus). As bowden says in the book, for every member that flies out on a commercial airline,

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good caddy knows the only breaks at Augusta are on the greens and in the fairways. You mind?”

I back away. Freddie slides up to the water fountain, reaches into his pocket, and pulls out a tee. “exhibit A,” he says, before sliding the tee tip-first into the front hole of the faucet. It’s a perfect fit.

“After you,” he says motioning for me to take a drink. He turns the handle. A high stream of water finds my lips.

I’m shaking my head. “You’re something else, Freddie.”

“You right about that,” he says, removing the tee. but instead of putting it back in his pocket, he hands it to me. “our little secret,” he says.

I never tell a soul. 

10 more leave by private jet. bowden learns from bennett how to read people as well as Augusta’s treacherous greens.

While bennett gives the author his first golf lesson when young Trip is fishing, it is the life lessons bennett tosses out to bowden that help him through high school, a college golf career, and finally, in the end, out into the world of business. “What I learned from Freddie is that nothing is impossible. I was given a gift (writing the book), and I could hear his voice telling me, ‘You can do this.’” bowden said.

For anyone who is a master’s fan, bowden offers wonderful “inside the ropes” color, from the “bone-in” pork chop sandwiches wrapped in (masters) green cellophane, to what could happen to the golf bag of a

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guest of a member (a tightwad billionaire) who didn’t tip (you’ve got to read the book). but it goes well beyond golf. The book is filled with the wisdom of Freddie bennett. The caddie master tells bowden, “Putting is all about feel, man. Feel and going with your gut. make the decision you believe in and give it a chance to happen.

Don’t look, listen. Let the ball tell you whether you were right or wrong.” bowden now listens for the putt to drop without looking up, having faith in himself and faith in what he’s doing. At book signings, in most of the inscriptions he writes, “Who was the Freddie in your life?”

For more information about the book and for personally autographed copies, visit www. trippbowden.com.

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 Golf Tips From a Pro Pete Popovich, Golf Performance Academy

The Proper Way Part 1 of a 3 part series

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n the past 15 years, the average golfer’s handicap has not come down (the average handicap for men is 16.1 and for women is 29.2). In spite of all the knowledge on swing instruction and how to fix the golf swing, as well as technological advances, the majority of golfers never achieve their potential.

This would lead some to wonder “Why does my game, with all this instruction and technology, not improve?” A very large part is due to the fact that a vast majority of golfers are playing with clubs that do not fit them. The following is the first of a three-part series on club fitting, with this month’s article giving a broad definition of what club fitting is. In part two, we will discuss length, lie and loft; and part three will cover flex and frequency. our goal is to help you have an understanding of what needs to happen during a proper club fitting and why your game might not be improving despite endless hours of practice.

Club fitting can be a very confusing endeavor for those looking to improve their golf game. The desire to improve is the catalyst that leads people to be fit for clubs. However, more often than not, their improvement falls short of its potential.

The biggest reason for this shortfall is the club fitter’s lack of knowledge.

Too often people try to utilize their club’s assistant professional, usually taking time away from the golf shop, to be fit. To truly be fit, it is recommended to consult a knowledgeable club fitter who makes his or her living doing so.

In the club fitting process, two areas need to be optimized: control and distance.

In order to accomplish these objectives many variables must be considered in the club fitting process. In order to properly fit an individual, it is necessary to consider many variables besides length, grip size and lie angle. Some of these variables include: club head gram weight, true center of gravity, shaft weight, finished club weight, shaft flex, shaft kick point, raw frequency, finished club frequency, swing arc, swing tempo, club head speed per club, and swing style characteristics.

A true club fitting provides the correct information to the central nervous system. our central nervous system plays a vital role in everything we do. our ability to perform the golf swing depends, to a great extent, on how the messages are being received and interpreted. During the golf swing, the central nervous system receives information from the feel of the shaft, overall weight of the club, length of the club and size of grip. If the characteristics of the club do not match our individual physiological characteristics, the messages received from the club, while it is in motion, will be confusing and incorrect. The result is a manipulation of the club during the swing. The manipulation will vary from swing to swing, making consistency impossible.

Club fitting can be a very confusing endeavor for those looking to improve their golf game. The desire to improve is the catalyst that leads people to be fit for clubs. However, more often than not, their improvement falls short of its potential. The biggest reason for this shortfall is the club fitter’s lack of knowledge.

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 If we break down the swing into three points or positions, position A is the set-up; position b is the top of the backswing (i.e. transition point); and position C is the finish. messages are received by the central nervous system during the entire series of movements which comprise the golf swing. A proper club fitting provides a club that transmits the correct information through the central nervous system which then allows the individual to truly feel how the golf swing should be executed. A result of proper club fitting is a club that becomes an extension of the hands. often we hear the phrase, “I am not good enough to be fit for clubs” or “I must fix my swing before I get fit.” on the contrary, a proper club fitting will only enhance a person’s game, and a high handicapper will benefit from a true custom fitting at least as much as the single digit player and/or Tour player. True custom club fitting allows you to improve your swing and achieve your potential. For

those who are “fixing” their games first, the reality is the more they swing with clubs that are not fit to them, the more they ingrain the swing flaws their clubs are causing.  Please visit us next month for the continuation of “Club Fitting—The Proper Way,” as we discuss the finer points of length, lie, and loft. For more information on golf club fitting and/or golf instruction with guaranteed results, please contact Pete Popovich at the Golf Performance Academy (843) 338.6737 or pete@ golfacademyhiltonhead.com.

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DR. JEAN HARRIS

Dr. Jean Harris is an LPGA master Professional, the highest status rewarded in the golf industry. She has previously been a Top 50 Teacher in Golf For Women magazine and was voted Southeast Section Teacher of the Year by her peers in 2006. Dr. Jean’s passion for teaching golf comes from a long career in education where she was a college professor for 20 years. Dr. Jean utilizes golf psychology and various teaching aids during her lessons. She takes pride in working with the beginning golfer and developing them into players. She can also take the established golfer and make “minor” changes to help them with their game. Dr. Jean relates well to Juniors as well as Seniors where she has studied gerontology and has a degree in Adult education. Dr. Jean offers individual lessons as well as small group clinics. She can be reached at (843) 540-1456.

ROSE HILL GOLF CLUB

rose Hill Golf Club opened in 1982 with Gene Hamm being the architect. The course re-opened in 2008 to rave reviews. The rose Hill layout is set among live oaks with Spanish moss hanging from the trees, giving the golfer the true feeling of playing golf in the low country. The wildlife is abundant making for a nature filled experience.

The mini-verde greens are in excellent shape and the bunkers are some of the nicest in the area. The front side is straight forward with two short, yet challenging par 3’s.

They are well bunkered with water coming into play. The most demanding hole is no. 6, which has a narrow fairway with the green surrounded by water. The back side is more challenging beginning with the very picturesque dog-leg no.

10 hole with water on the right off the tee and also left of a very small and well bunkered green. Hole no. 11 can be seen when driving on U.S. 278 and is a great par 5 hole. Water comes into play all along the left side and a large bunker has to be dealt with on your approach to the green. The entire back side has more dog-legs, water and bunkers. rose Hill’s practice facility includes a driving range, putting green and two practice holes over 350 yards in length. This is a great way to learn how to take your golf game to the course. rose Hill has very reasonable green fees and memberships are available to the public for even greater savings. There is also a full service restaurant, Cornerstone Too, available for your after golf food and refreshment needs.

For more information, contact the Pro Shop at (843) 7579030 or visit their website at www.golfrosehill.com.

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Family

Affair Heritage Fine Jewelry

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Article By Linda S. Hopkins

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Photography by John Brackett

ome say that family and business don’t mix—the theory being that one relationship will strain the other. But one Hilton Head Island family is putting that theory to the test. At Heritage Fine Jewelry, Patti Catalano-Braddock and her three children have discovered the formula for working harmoniously.

It starts with a large dose of patience combined with honesty, trust, mutual respect, humor, loyalty and, of course, love. But that’s not all it takes to succeed in business. It takes knowledge, skills and the willingness to work hard, too. Thanks to the fine example set by their mother, the children have all they need to sustain and perpetuate her success.

“We’ve all been raised with this same work ethic,” said Jennifer Lance, the youngest of Braddock’s children. “If you’re supposed to be at work, you’re going to show up. We all have time off, but we don’t take advantage of the fact that we work in a family business. It’s almost the opposite. You feel that much more dedicated.”

Another key is the various skill sets they each bring to the business. “We’re all good at different things,” said Jennifer, whose primary role is sales and jewelry appraisal. Having completed her diamond a n d d i a m o n d g ra d i n g co u r s e s fo r certification by the Gemological Institute of America, she is the “go-to” girl for stones. She also wears them well, which can’t hurt!

Jennifer Lance (pictured top right) has completed her diamond and diamond grading courses for certification by the Gemological Institute of America, making her primary role sales and jewelry appraisal. middle son, Doug Safe, inherited his mother’s unique people skills. “It was not foreign for me at eight years old to be selling jewelry on the other side of the counter,” he said. Today, he works the front of the store as a sales associate and trained engraving technician. “He is a people person, and the ladies love him,” said Jennifer. eldest son, Patrick spent his early years playing with the wax, making jewelry molds, experimenting with his mother’s tools and ultimately apprenticing under her. Today, as an accomplished bench jeweler with 20 years experience in jewelry manufacturing, custom design, stone setting and jewelry repair, he spends most of his time in the back rather than meeting the public. but when it comes to making customers happy, he’s

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the man, Jennifer said, citing her brother’s finely honed skills and attention to detail. (He’s also the computer guru who keeps the Web site running.)

Ironically, all three of the children once vowed that they would never work in the jewelry business. “I don’t know what I thought I was going to do,” said Patrick. “You say to yourself, ‘I’ll do anything but that.’” but after exploring other careers, they all admit that there’s no grass greener.

Doug was last to come back to the business after working in the construction industry. but he is quick to point out that none of them ever really left. “even if we were doing something else, the jewelry store took precedence,” he said.

“We’ve always been a family that didn’t drift far from home,” said Jennifer. “mom raised all three of us alone and ran a business, so I think that gives us a very special tie with her. I don’t think any of us could fathom moving away from where she is, regardless of what our profession might be.”

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braddock refers to herself as the “mother hen,” and you can be sure that she is overseeing her brood. “mom is here for a good reason—and that is to keep everything running smoothly. She started this business over 30 years ago, and she’s still the person who makes the big decisions,” said Doug. “on one hand, we wish that she didn’t have to come in to work. but it’s her hobby and her socialization. even if we kicked her out, she’d show up the next day to work.”

What goes around comes around

If you think all jewelry stores are alike, step inside Heritage Fine Jewelers and experience the difference family makes. most distinguishing is the relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are wearing your board shorts and flip flops or are dressed to the nines, you will get the same friendly attention and service. “We’re not a hoity-toity jewelry store,” said Doug. “I think that’s important to the comfort of our customers.”

You may be greeted by the family dog or one of the adorable grandchildren, but one thing is certain: You will not be ignored.

Neither will you be pressured. In fact, Jennifer often sends customers out to other places to compare merchandise and price.

“We’re not afraid to send them out, because we know the value we offer. They always come back,” she said. “by being trustworthy, our customers feel confident that they will receive the best pricing and most competent service—this time and every time.”

In light of the current economy, the Heritage Fine Jewelry family is especially blessed. According to Doug, the jewelry industry in general has been down about 50-70 percent. “We are one of the few who are still making our numbers,” he said. The key, he says is being able to offer the customer quality merchandise at a fair value along with the finest in service.

“We stand behind everything we sell, whether it is something we manufacture here or something we have hand-selected for the store. We’re here for the long haul,” said Patrick.

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“being that we all have something vested, we’re not just burning a nine-to-five,” added Doug. “We all care about what we do, and we’ve never gotten greedy. We’re fortunate enough to sell something we believe in. We’re always very proud of what we can sell and what we can sell it for.”

“If one customer sends every one of their family members and every friend that they talk to, it doesn’t matter what we made on what we sold them,” said Jennifer. The attitude is proving profitable as a new generation of customers follow their parents’ and grandparent’s lead. “We believe that an honest and reliable reputation is the recipe for success,” said Jennifer. “It’s smart business to give it a chance to come back around.”  Heritage Fine Jewelry is a full-service jeweler, located at 107 Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. For more information, call (843) 689-2900 or visit online at www.heritagejewelershhi.com.

If you think all jewelry stores are alike, step inside Heritage Fine Jewelers and experience the difference family makes. (from left to right, Doug Safe, Jennifer Lance, Patrick Safe)

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