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DECEMBER 2011 • THE VOICE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
Find out who made the Readers’ Choice Hall of Fame
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CONTENTS December 2011
Departments 10 At The Helm / Contributors 12 The Big Picture 14 The Vibe
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Business: Right on Course Hilton Head Island’s Golfer’s Guide tees up the next step in its evolution.
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Cover story: Readers’ Choice Awards Our annual salute to your favorites gets blinged out with our star-studded red carpet Hall of Fame.
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Excel-erated change A new board at Strive to Excel looks to put the past behind them and start anew. Plus our charity register returns. By Stephanie Ingersoll Partner Promotion: Heritage Animal Hospital Just call her Dr. Dana. Health: Dealing with the stress of the season Holiday hassles don’t have to be a nightmare before Christmas. By Sally Mahan
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21 Sound Off / Letters to the Editor 22 Your neighbors: Q&A Inside the RV with S.C. 278’s famed roadside Christmas tree guy. By Robyn Passante 24 Your neighbors: Social Spotlight 28 Business: On The Move / New Faces, New Places 57 Business: The Money Report By Steven Weber 82 Calendar
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Monthly’s ultimate shopping guide Part II Let your fingers do the walking through some of the many musthaves from local shops.
97 Dining: Big Tastes from a Small Island CQ’s Readers’ Choice Award-winning chef Eric Sayers shares a few dishes. By Sally Kerr-Dineen
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Partner Promotion: Hilton Head Honda Local dealers make a difference in the community for 20 years.
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Home Resourcebook: Back to basics Could the classic lines of old school Sea Pines architecture be due for a comeback? The Good Life: Just chill Fuel Clothing Company, Southern Tide and Outside Hilton Head help you hit the slopes in style this winter.
114 At Home: Home Discovery Holiday Tour of Homes sneak preview. By Debi Lynes and Lisa Carroll Photography by Rob Kaufman 145 The Good Life: Bridal 154 The Good Life: Music The Domino Theory Band By Jeff Giles 157 The Good Life: Secret Places Gut Check By Todd Ballantine 160 Last Call By Marc Frey
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his past year, as so many tend to do in times of challenge, we here at Monthly have done our fair share of navel gazing. As we thank our readers and advertisers for allowing us to do what we do, we find ourselves asking sometimes: What is Hilton Head Monthly? The answer seems pretty self-evident; after all, people know what to expect when they pick up a Monthly. You’ll read about a little bit of this, a little bit of that and you’ll leave with a broader understanding of this community we call home. But the fact is, in our 20-plus years we’ve seen what Hilton Head Monthly “is” evolve in perpetual motion. We’ve been a blackand-white newspaper called The Property Owners Report that kept out-of-towners abreast of island happenings. We’ve been a tabloid magazine boasting a full one color per issue on our cover. We’ve been the Voice of the Community. The Spirit of the Lowcountry. We’ve been a way to meet some of your neighbors back when there
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were only a few hundred people on the island. We’ve been that table with the cups and buttons at nearly every community event. We’ve been a little slice of (second) home in mailboxes around the country. In recent years, we’ve taken a more active role in shaping our community. Where once we’d be content to let you know what the Lowcountry is, lately we’ve started to show you what it could be. The evolution of this magazine has shown us that you never know what Monthly will “be” next, but we do know that, going forward, we plan on continuing to help you set our community’s agenda. And we invite you to get involved. After all, no one has all the answers, including us. Friend us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Write a letter to the editor. Whatever your preferred method, let us know what you want the island and Bluffton to become. Everyone’s got their own vision, and while we’re happy to share ours, we want you to share yours. M
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About the cover Special thanks to Shane Gould from Fuel Clothing Company for sharing this shot from his outerwear collection for the 2011/2012 season. Here we see Fuel’s Incline Jacket, available at www.fuel clothing.com. Check out our winter fashion feature, page 149. Photography by Robby Klein
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Dale Thomas captured this twisting drift wood against a deep lavendar summer sunset in Port Royal Plantation.
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ou’ll forgive the students and faculty at Hilton Head Island High School if they were feeling a little celebratory last month. It’s not often, after all, that your school receives a rating of “Excellent” from the South Carolina Department of Education. “No high school in our district has ever received an ‘Excellent’ rating. Only 10 high schools in the state got an Excellent-Excellent rating last year,” wrote HHIHS Principal Amanda O’Nan in an
email. “Last year we were ranked Average, which is like a C, and this year we jumped two levels to the highest ranking you can get: Excellent-Excellent. Five years ago we were Below Average and At Risk, which is like an F on your report card.” So with five years of hard work finally paying off, the school held a giant celebration for its students complete with bounce houses, cake and games (like the one being enjoyed by Brian Glover (left) and Matt Kiritsky (right) in the photo above. M
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Strike up the band BY SALLY MAHAN
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unding for the arts has been reduced or eliminated at many schools across the country, making it more important than ever to support programs that encourage students to express themselves through music or other creative pursuits. To that end, an upcoming concert will allow folks to jump on the bandwagon (or, in this case, the band bus) and support Hilton Head Island High School’s marching band. On Dec. 8, the Stardust Orchestra will present a very special concert at the high school’s Visual Performing Arts Center to raise funds for the 40-member band. The Stardust Orchestra was formed in 2004 and consists of musicians and vocalists from the Hilton Head/Bluffton area. The unique thing about the Stardust Orchestra is that is plays mainly for charitable causes, particularly by working with school music programs and supporting music scholarship programs. The orchestra is dedicated to keeping Big Band-era music alive, and will play some of the greats at the December event. Concertgoers will be treated to the music of artists such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more. There may also be some holiday classics and a high school jazz band performance thrown in for good measure. Members of the marching band will work as ushers, hand out programs and perform other jobs to help make the concert an 16
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Bandleader Todd Smith readies the Seahawks to play during November’s Veterans Day memorial.
enjoyable experience. The marching band gets zero funding from the school district, and all the money needed to keep the program going is raised by the band’s Booster Club. “We do everything we can to raise money for the band, from a breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s to running a concessions stand at the football games,” said Ellen Tedesco, band booster president. She said they also receive funds from the Concours d’Elegance event. “It costs a lot to run the band, so we’re always very excited to have community groups help us out,” she said. “We were just thrilled when the Stardust Orchestra approached us in April and wanted to know if we’d be interested in them doing a concert to benefit the band.” The marching band hasn’t had it easy over the last few years. In 2007, director T.J. Shank was
IF YOU GO The Stardust Orchestra Concert to benefit the Hilton Head High School Seahawk band program will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 8, at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at the high school. Tickets are $20 per person, and $15 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets can be purchased at Burke’s Pharmacy or by calling Todd Smith at 843-6894800, or Ellen Tedesco at 843-681-8615. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
hired and in 2008 led the band to its first-ever first-place win in a competitive marching band event. But, Shank got married and moved. The same thing happened with the next director. The current director is Todd Smith, who “has been just fantastic,” said Tedesco. But Smith said it’s the kids who give the band its pulse. “These kids put in hours and hours of hard work,” he said. So, he added, he’d love to use some of the money raised at the concert to purchase equipment and to treat the marching band members to a trip to Disney World for an annual event that showcases marching bands and other ensembles from around the world. “We’d love to
give the kids something fun and something that would make great memories.” Tedesco said they also hope to be able to put some money toward new chairs for practices. “It’s one of the main things the band needs,” she said. “Right now they’re using plastic chairs, which don’t have the proper support when sitting and playing an instrument.” Meanwhile, Tedesco and Smith said they are very grateful to the Stardust Orchestra for volunteering their time and energy to the marching band. “We’re very, very excited,” said Smith. “This will be a fabulous concert.” M
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he Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s Public Art Exhibition Committee announced that the exhibition’s nationally recognized jury has recommended the large scale sculpture titled “Family” by Greenville, NC, sculptor Jonathan Bowling (inset) for purchase and permanent installation on HIlton Head Island. The prestigious award was announced at a special reception held for the artists and invited guests at the Discovery House of the Coastal Discovery Museum located at Honey Horn Plantation on Hilton Head Island. Also announced were three
People’s Choice winners selected by public voting through online and paper ballots. Each People’s Choice winner will be receive a financial award. The People’s Choice winner was “Modus Vivendi” created by Hilton Head Island artist Kevin Eichner (pictured below). Second place went to Mark Krucke from North Carolina for his piece titled “Fortitude,” and third place was awarded to John Merigian from Michigan for “An Intimate Stroll.” The Public Art Exhibition is free and open to the public through Dec. 31. More information is available at www.hhipublicart.org. M
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A new home, and a new chance to keep the yolk runny Hi, my name is Tim. You may know me from my days at Bluffton Today, where I started as a sports editor for high school and youth sports and evolved into the paper’s general columnist. I’ll be forever indebted to editors Kyle Poplin and Rob Holquist, who helped me discover this magical place. They took a shot on me even after I revealed far too many of my past failures in my job interview. I’m proud of the awards I won in my time there, but most important, I’m grateful for the readers earned that have continued to push me to get back to writing. I’ve been in the Lowcountry for
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seven years now and have made roots on both sides of the bridge. Maybe you read me in the short-lived Hilton Head Today, heard me ESPN Radio AM 1130 or saw me on WHHI’s high school football game of the week or as the goofy co-host of the HHI St. Patty’s Day parade with my buddy “Big Tommy” Bastek. Over the years, I’ve butted heads with authority to ask tough questions that got readers closer to the truth. I’ve made embarrassing missteps in the interest of entertaining readers (my Fit Club at BT didn’t exactly get me fit). And I’ve immersed myself in the most interesting
stories begging to be told. I’ve been an equal opportunity offender. Overzealous sports parents in both Bluffton and Hilton Head Island can attest to that. So too could leaders like P.J. Tanner – I was not a big fan of him repping the Lowcountry on national TV in Steinbrenneresque turtlenecks, but I’ll tell anyone who asks that he’s done an outstanding job as the county sheriff. Leaders like Valerie Truesdale and Joy Logan are not my biggest fans. It was nothing personal, just looking to hold up the mirror to inspire them to see what’s best for the constituents.
Diehard readers will email me from time to time or stop me at Kroger, shocked that I’m still in Bluffton. “I thought you moved,” they say. “You just went away so quickly, there just seemed to be no other excuse.” Truth is, the corporate idiocy I so often railed against started to hit a little too close to home. So, it was time to move on. My wife, two boys, two pugs and I are still in the same house in the back of Hidden Lakes that drew us to the Lowcountry in the first place. I’m still battling Centipede and chasing my canine daughter Sophie down
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the street when she makes an unleashed jailbreak. I’ve lived in big cities and have brushed shoulders with fame. I have a World Series ring from my work with the New York Yankees and I once shared an intimate lunch with Bill Gates. My current job requires me to fly to San Francisco every six weeks. They’ve tried to lure me and my family west. No thanks. There’s nothing like flying back home. I’ve never had a hometown like Bluffton and never want another one. Why “Over Medium”? It’s the genius of my wife Debbie. She knows it’s how I like my eggs, but moreover, how I live. I’ve seen enough over decades of media
work to mostly harden my yolk. The fun and honor that comes with crafting stories that deserve to be shared keeps my yolk runny with optimism. Thanks to my friend and new boss Barry Kaufman and the Frey family for giving me a new space to share some stories. If there’s a tale you need to be told, I’d be honored to tell it. Email me at timmaywood@gmail.com. M Editor’s note: Tim Wood’s awardwinning Over Medium column has documented the Lowcountry for four years and has appeared in the pages of Bluffton Today and Lowcountry Weekly. We welcome his contributions to Monthly’s Vibe section and encourage readers to share their thoughts on Monthly’s Facebook page or by emailing editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.
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the vibe | MUSIC AND GOLF Battle of the bands all month at Big Bamboo Since October, The Big Bamboo, along with Sweetwater Brewing Company, has been giving local bands a shot at the big time with an appearance at the Sweetwater 420 Festival in Atlanta. The rules are simple. Every Saturday, a new band plays The Big Bamboo and tries to push the special $3 drafts of Sweetwater beer. The band that sells the most pints wins a spot at the festival, playing alongside some of the most well-known jam bands in the world. You can help propel the following acts to stardom this month: Dec. 3 Free Shotz Dec. 10 The Sea Daddies (pictured) Dec. 17 Treble Jay
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f you’re hoping to save some green on your Heritage tickets or to lend a hand, you’d better act fast. This year, the RBC Heritage (whose brand-new logo is featured above) is offering $20 off each Clubhouse Badge purchased by Dec. 31. The RBC Heritage is offering another bonus for fans who purchase tickets before the first of the year. Early buyers will automatically qualify to win an “inside-theropes” role as an Honorary Observer during a competition round. The winner and a companion will walk the course with the
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pros and receive a prize pack including official clothing and a VIP parking pass. It’s also time to step forward, as organizers are asking those who have volunteered in the past to complete their applications to serve again by Dec. 15. The following committees are looking for new volunteers: Marshals, Hospitality Ambassadors, Player Transportation, Safe Haven, ShotLink Laser and Walking Scorers, Traffic Management and Volunteer Shuttle. For more information call Bonnie or Angela at 843-671-2448.
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United Way thanks you for shopping locally Thank you for including United Way of the Lowcountry’s shop and dine local program, “Spend Here — Help Locally” as part of Hilton Head Monthly’s article Holiday Shopping Part 1: Stay Local, Shop local, Gift local by Sally Mahan in the November 2011 issue. Over 60 businesses in Beaufort and Jasper counties are participating in this inaugural “Buy Local” effort. Not captured in the article, and important to note, is that local community volunteers worked with each of those businesses to design one or many ways to charitably support our local community. All participating businesses are offering “Point of Sale” donation opportunities to customers and clients. Some businesses are hosting a single special event, and a few of them are holding a series of Special Events. The” Spend Here — Help Locally” campaign concludes with each participating business directing a donation to the United Way of the Lowcountry. The message to remember: When we work together as a community, buying from local businesses and offering incremental micro-donations of $1 or $5, everyone benefits, offering the potential for greater prosperity and a better way of life for everyone. Jill Briggs, Executive Vice President United Way of the Lowcountry
FIXES The shot of the shrimp trawler in November’s Big Picture was taken at sunset. The description of the photo described it as early morning. We blame daylight savings time.
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Your Neighbors
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Q&A
Larry LaLonde
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and a few hundred christmas trees A snowbirding yooper* offers a few tips for keeping your needles green through the holidays (using beer). By Robyn Passante
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he tradition of buying the Christmas tree is nearly as strong as the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree. Year after year, many families turn to the same corner stand or tree farm to grab their yuletide tree and kick off their holiday season. If your tree-buying tradition begins and ends at the corner of S.C. 46 and U.S. 278, chances are it includes a friendly smile and holiday wishes from Larry LaLonde and his wife, Nancy, who’ve been selling North Carolina fraser firs there for 11 years. We caught up with Larry to talk about one of the merriest seasonal jobs in town.
Q. What started this holiday tradition for you? A. The stand is run by Poppell’s Produce out of Jesup, Ga.; they do pumpkins in the fall, too. My cousin was working for them and one year he just wanted to do the pumpkins and he asked if I wanted to do the Christmas trees. My wife and I have been doing it ever since. Q. Do you live in the area? A. We’re from upper Michigan. We live in our motor home and come down and do the pumpkins and Christmas trees for three months, and then we go down to Florida for
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the rest of the winter. Then about May we head back up for the summer.
“My father-in-law put beer in his tree stand once. It lasted a long time, six or seven months.”
Q. How many do you sell in a season? A. We probably sell 500 to 600 trees a year. Q. When does the tree-buying season really start? A. We have people coming by before
Thanksgiving; they like to have their tree up when their relatives come down for Thanksgiving. Q. And are there many stragglers who wait until Christmas Eve to decorate a tree? A. Oh yeah. We had one lady who
came on Christmas Day and bought a tree. She wasn’t going to have one, and then at the last minute she wanted to have a tree.
Q. What’s the trick to keeping your tree fresh all season? A. Before you put it in the stand you
have to trim an inch off the bottom so it will suck up the water. And you’ve got to keep water in your stand. We water ’em every night; I hose ’em down before we close up so they don’t dry up. Q. What about adding sugar to the water in the stand? A. I’ve heard of that but I don’t know if it does anything. My father-in-law put beer in his tree stand once. It lasted a long time, six or seven months. He kept puttin’ it in there and it just stayed fresh.
Q. Really? What kind of beer? A. Well we’re from Michigan, so I think it was Busch beer. Q. So you live in your motor home right there at the tree stand during the season. Does that mean there’s no room for a tree of your own? A. Not really. My wife missed it the first couple years, so we had an artificial one. Oh I shouldn’t say that, an artificial tree! Q. I think it’s understandable. A. Well I guess so. We have a Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus too.
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a day of remembrance Veterans and civilians alike turned out at the Veterans Day Ceremony at Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who served. t Korean War vet Commander Robert Warden, USCG (Ret.), rang the ceremonial bell at 11 a.m. u Major Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, USMC, gave the keynote address to attendees. q The presentation of colors honored veterans past and present during the ceremony.
Artfully done, ISCA The Island School Council for the Arts recently established an endowment fund at the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Here, Mira Scott (far left) and Regina Mathieson (far right) with ISCA present a check to Emmy Rooney (center) with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.
Great Gumbo! p Anthony Gray of the Bluffton Oyster Company was on hand dishing out some tasty gumbo during the Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival.
What’s all the buzz? t Tim Silcox showed off his stinger during the Palmetto Animal League First Birthday Party.
shall we dance? Shown with her instructor Sandro Virag from Fred Astaire Dance Studio Hilton Head/Bluffton, 9-year-old Gabriella Marshall took home one 1st place and two 2nd places in the Ballroom Blitz, sponsored by World Promotions in Orlando, Fla. where over 600 top juniors and youth from around the country competed. 24
Wherefore art thou? Visitors and locals took in some Bluffton color during the Historic Old Town Bluffton Fall Art Walk. The unique “away message” of artist Jacob Preston (2nd from left) brings a smile to the faces of Gayle Tuminello and Celeste D. Steffen. Jo Pratt, seated, acts as greeter.
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j banks celebrates 25 years J Banks Design Group celebrated 25 years with an elegant celebration at their studio. Here, owner Joni Vanderslice (center) celebrates with Sims Bray, Jr., (left) and John Savage (right).
getting in gear Turnout at this year's Concours d'Elegance was helped by perfect weather and a bevy of beautiful automobiles, bikes and boats. u B.C. Huselton showed off his 1933 Ford three-window coupe. q Joanna Baeren looked like a million bucks at the Concours.
p Ian Ablett of Iron Station, N.C. posed by his handbuilt 34’ steampowered yacht.
u Even the kids got in on the fun at the Concours.
nami walk State Sen. Tom Davis kicked off the 6th Annual NAMI Beaufort County Walk with State Rep. Andrew Patrick and Hilton Head Island Mayor Drew Laughlin.
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Golfer’s Guide tees off on its next phase In August 2011, Glenn Klepchick joined the Hilton Head Island-based Golfer’s Guide Marketing Solutions as its new Chief Operating Officer. An on again/off again resident of the Island for 30 years, his previous business experience includes senior level positions with AOL, IBM and iXL, as well as CEO of the Americas for ADPepper Media NV. Hilton Head Monthly:
Congratulations on your new job.
American circulation, we’re No. 3 and growing. HHM: “Growing?” In this economy? GK: It’s thrive-or-die time for businesses like ours. So we’re going to increase our print circulation, online viewership and enhance our multi-national team — that last one being the most important because we can’t accomplish the other two without the best and brightest people making it happen.
Glenn Klepchick: Thanks. Marc
Frey made me one of those offers I couldn’t refuse — the challenge of helping to reinvent one of the biggest brands in the golf business and set a new standard for interactivity and value in the online golfinformation space. And I get to stay on this fabulous island of Hilton Head that I’m lucky enough to call home. In the past, my life revolved around airline and off-site meeting schedules; now I can work from my south-end office or the golf course or the beach or wherever — it doesn’t get any better than that. HHM: By “biggest brands” you
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involve? GK: Right now we have 10 full-time
employees in the corporate office here on the island and between 25 and 30 local contractors at any given time supporting their efforts. With the managers and contractors based in our other markets, we’re over 40 people and counting. But the success of any expansion efforts will be directly tied to our productivity here at the island office, so we’re putting together an all-star team: Matt Ondo, our new Chief Financial Officer; Fred Warren, formerly of LINKS Magazine is our new publisher for the Hilton Head magazine; Ashley Hamilton heads up our Operations and Support Organization with the help of Tiffany Taylor; Lisa Kunkle-Meyers is handling business-development opportunities
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on a national scale and Karen Rhodes supports our online efforts. These are outstanding folks — dedicated, creative and passionate about our future as a company. And of course, our leader is Marc Frey, who has built the Golfer’s Guide brand with intelligence and vision. With others of us taking over the dynamic day-to-day operations, Marc has more time to pursue new opportunities, explore new ideas to enhance our clients’ marketing capabilities and focus on expanding into new markets.
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markets” to expand into these days? GK: Yes, if you know where to look
for them. There’s no doubt that the golf business has been hurt like just about every business in the last few years — maybe even a little bit more than most because golf is a recreational pursuit that can become a luxury in the average household when times are tight. So companies like Golfer’s Guide have the challenge of creating new
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products and services that offer our customers better value. Now our flagship publications — the seasonal visitor guide in those 20 golf destinations — have always been free, so if you can’t reduce the price, you have to improve the quality to reach more readers. That means improving the editorial content, the advertising diversity, the number of distribution locations — and that’s just for the print publications. The opportunity for online growth is even greater.
HHM: New websites? GK: Yes, but it’s more than that these days. We’ll be launching some new websites next year and significantly enhancing the content of GolfersGuide. com and TeeTimeSavings.com, among others. But one of the things that makes us optimistic is that, while overall economic growth has been stagnant in recent years, there’s been a revolution in smartphones. This
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HHM: So do you think magazines will be obsolete in, say, five years?
creates tremendous potential if you already have an established brand name in the informationservices industry — particularly in a large niche business where the customers, by definition, are on the go. So we’ll be debuting Golfer’s Guide smartphone apps in 2012 that will make our information about golf courses and golf services and golf-related businesses like resorts and restaurants available anywhere, any time at 4G speed.
GK: Absolutely not. They are the hook, our grassroots platform for exposure, and will play an important role for our businesses for years to come. Certainly, for those of us over 40. We’re planning to play golf and take vacations for many years into the future and part of that experience is picking up those free magazines at welcome centers and off the racks that tell us more about the courses, hotels, restaurants, shops and so forth in our chosen destination. We’re in talks right now to add to the number of those golf destinations that we cover because there are still print opportunities in locations where we think that advertisers and visitors would benefit from a new Golfer’s Guide in their areas. And those are just the visitors’ guides. We think there’s also a local golf community right here on Hilton Head, in Bluffton and throughout the Lowcountry that would benefit from a new kind of golf publication, one geared to club members and daily-fee players alike. It’ll have local news, interviews, community features and more, all tied in with a new online presence that will give golfers in our area a hub for the latest information and a place to share ideas and opinions. HHM: So what’s the plan? GK: The plan is to give every reader of Hilton Head Monthly a special Christmas bonus this year. But like all really good holiday presents, this one will be a surprise.
Editor’s note: To learn more about Golfer’s Guide, visit their website, www.golfersguide.com. December 2011
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HIRES / promotions Robert MacMillan has joined Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales and is working out of the Charleston office with a focus on servicing the Hilton Head Island and Savannah boating communities. He joined the marine industry after a successful career on Wall Street, where he played a major role as a senior vice president and wealth management advisor for 25 years.
The Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry elected Karen Golden to be its new president for the next two years. Golden, who currently owns a real estate company in Bluffton, began her tenure at the beginning of October. Steve Solcz has joined Premium Properties of Hilton Head after serving with Weichert Realtors for seven years, both in Rockland County, New York as well as since his relocation to the Hilton Head area in 2005. Prior to entering real estate, Steve had a successful corporate career with Verizon, IBM and AT&T. Recognizing that a home sale or purchase is a major activity for any family, Solcz’s great strength is his ability to listen carefully to a client’s needs, build trust and confidence, and 28
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translate those qualities into successful sales. Beth Drake has joined Keller Williams Realty as a real estate agent. Drake brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience to her position. She is a member of the National, S.C. and Hilton Head Associations of Realtors.
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These breakthrough acrylic lenses, by Bausch & Lomb, are called Akreos IOL. Not only do they help reduce glare and produce excellent post-operative vision, patients also heal faster because only a small incision is needed to insert the lenses.
Dr. Richard Akers, of Atlantic Ophthalmology, is the first ophthalmologist in Beaufort to perform surgery using an exciting new technology that helps reduce low-light and nighttime glare for cataract patients.
Tidewater Hospice announced that Anissa Sauls, RN, has joined the staff as case manager. Sauls resides in Ridgeland with husband Marty, currently serving on Jasper County Council. Sauls brings many years of medical experience and specialized training to her new position with Tidewater Hospice.
Morgan and Derounian join The Storybook shoppe The Storybook Shoppe in old town Bluffton has hired two new staff members, Jean Morgan and Bonnie Shank Derounian. Morgan is a former second-grade teacher and retired Beaufort County Library Children’s Services librarian. She was the Children’s Services manager at the Hilton Head and Bluffton branches of the Beaufort County Library. Derounian graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in secondary education. She has a master’s degree in elementary and middle school language arts from the University of Alabama.
Ric Hollifield has joined Gilman Floors as the director of New Business Development. Hollifield brings 20 years of sales and construction experience to Gilman Floors. In addition, Mick Pullon has joined Gilman floors as an agent. Pullon is a licensed real estate broker who previously owned his own brokerage, Commonwealth Property Group.
The management committee of PathForward Oncology, LLC, a joint venture between CareCore National and D3 Oncology Solutions, an affiliate of UPMC Cancer Centers, announced the appointment of Brian J. Litten as its first chief executive officer.
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South College in Savannah. Hartley and his wife Kelli live in Bluffton. He is an avid boater and outdoorsman.
Denise D’Amico has joined the staff at Vanity Fur. D’Amico has 25 years experience in pet grooming, including 10 years owning her own pet salon called “Salty Dog.”
Coastal Carolina Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its Advanced Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Coastal Carolina Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.
Bluffton-based agency Triad Design Group recently invited Blanche T. Sullivan to join its creative force. The former magazine editor had been working as an independent communications/marketing specialist, providing services for a variety of clients, including Triad, The Sea Pines Resort, High Performance Gear and Food Network star Robert Irvine. Garrett Hartley has joined
David Weekley Homes at Bluffton’s Hampton Lake private 900-acre lakeside community as a sales consultant. A native of the Savannah area, Hartley has worked the past nine years in sales with Centex Pulte Homes primarily in Bluffton. He is a graduate of Richmond Hill High School in Richmond Hill , Ga. and
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La Isla Magazine has expanded its publication to the Charleston metropolitan area. La Isla is the oldest and largest bilingual publication serving the Hispanic communities of South Carolina and Georgia since 1999. Currently distributed in eight counties throughout the Lowcountry and Coastal Empire regions, La Isla now adds three more counties in South Carolina to its circulation with this expansion. December 2011
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NEW FACES, NEW PLACES Bluffton residents Rob and Jessica Shrieve have opened a new full-service residential rental and property management firm, Coastal Shores Long Term Rentals. This new firm provides service both on and off island. Shrieve has been involved and licensed in property management for over 15 years. This new company attracts both renters and investors, supplying rental, maintenance, management and leasing services. www.coastalshoresltr.com Joy Ross and Kendra Lea Dowdell have opened Artist
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tional art with friends, wine and an entertaining local artist who helps to create the night’s featured painting. Artist Uncorked provides the canvas, paints, paintbrushes, aprons and of course, a corkscrew. Guests leave with new friends, great stories, and a “masterpiece” that shows off the artist uncorked. www.artistuncorked.com 843-837-4700 Fred Williams, founder and
partner at Premiere Performance Partners based in North Carolina has recently returned to Hilton Head and has opened a location of The Entrepreneur’s Source, the largest consulting firm in North America for those interested in exploring self-employment opportunities. Williams was recently named 2011 Rising Star of the Year in North America for the company.
i2 recycle has recently
opened on Hilton Head Island. Serving the Beaufort County area, i2 recycle provides recycled waste management and consulting for small businesses, office parks, business plazas and plantations. i2 can help business create or refine an economical recycled waste program designed to minimize environmetal footprints and save money. Programs cover all types of recycled waste and can be either a one-time pick up or a scheduled service. Contact i2 recycle at 843-785-4222 or info@ i2recycle.com for a free consultation. www.i2recycle.com Matteo Family Chiropractic
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Colony Road. Their hours at this location are 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning by appointment. Kathy’s Closest in Bluffton is planning for a Dec. 12 opening. This “chic consignment boutique” will specialize in unique fashions for women, girls, and home and will partially benefit Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse (CODA). Consignors are welcome to bring items any time and will receive a 50/50 split. Donations can also be dropped off daily, with hours of operation being 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday.
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AND THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS OF ISLANDERS, BLUFFTONIANS AND LOWCOUNTRY REGULARS DESCENDED UPON OUR WEBSITE OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS TO SHARE THOSE OPINIONS IN THIS, OUR 11TH ANNUAL READER’S CHOICE AWARDS. FROM FOOD TO SERVICE, CLOTHING TO GOLF, YOU PICKED YOUR FAVORITES AND NOW WE PROUDLY PRESENT THE RESULTS. And this year, we’re not just saluting those who’ve taken home an award in 2011. Sure, we’re recognizing a new crop of winners, but we’ve also added another honor to bestow this year: The Hall of Fame. These are folks who not only won this year, but have also taken home at least five trophies since we started the Reader’s Choice Awards back in 2011. You’ll find longtime favorites who have proven themselves as your favorites time and time again. We’re also recognizing members of the “Four-Timers Club,” folks who have racked up at least four wins since the first installment of the Reader’s Choice Awards. Congratulations to all our winners, whether they’ve run out of wall space for awards, are joining the ranks of our four-times or are taking home their first win. Our readers have picked you as their favorites, now take a bow. P H O T O S B Y R O B K AU F M A N
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AWARDS WON: 6 The Jazz Corner has taken home awards for night life and live music for years, making this year’s win for dessert something to trumpet about.
hOF Best Dessert | Jazz Corner BEST BaR Hilton hEad Daniel’s BEST Bar Bluffton Cork’s
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Best Views Boathouse Best Sushi Hinoki
Deli by the Beach
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Best Bartender Hilton Head Cliff Bernard Tiki Hut
Tiki Hut Best Bartender Bluffton Daniel at Cork’s
Best Pizza Hilton Head Mellow Mushroom
Best Pizza Bluffton New York City Pizza
AWARDS WON: 13 With wins going all the way back to 2001, Red Fish has consistently dominated the wine category (which wasn’t a category in 2007 for some oddball reason) and has picked up awards along the way for its food, including stealing the burger category in 2008.
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Best Happy hour Hilton Head Hurricane Bar
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Best Brunch Bluffton The Cottage
AWARDS WON: 6 Captain Woody’s has been earning awards at both its Hilton Head and Bluffton locations since the very first Reader’s Choice Awards in 2000.
Best Breakfast | Hilton Head Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe AWARDS WON: 6 Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café has a winning record with lunch and brunch wins every year going back to 2006.
Best Brunch Hilton Head Black Marlin
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AWARDS WON: 6 Michael Anthony’s has spread its wins across the categories, taking home awards for entrees, appetizers and Italian food.
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Best Seafood Sea Grass Grill
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AWARDS WON: 6 The green lady has been your choice for coffee nearly every year since brewing up her first win in 2000.
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Best Burger Bluffton Five Guys Burgers & Fries
AWARDS WON: 6 Harold’s Diner took home the award for best burger the very first year we held Reader’s Choice, and consistently held it since we brought the category back in 2005, losing out just once, in 2008.
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Best Steak Frankie Bones
Best Chocolate shop Chocolate Canopy
AWARDS WON: 6 On-island, off-island, lunch, brunch, whatever; Truffles has brought home the hardware across the board for years.
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Best Ice cream Pino Gelato
AWARDS WON: 6 Signe’s streak continues. She first won in 2004, then has swept this category annually since 2007.
Best Chef | Eric Sayer - CQ’s Chef Eric’s win this year launches CQ’s into our hall of fame, with a wall full of Reader’s Choice Awards too numerous to count. Chef Eric celebrates the win in our dining section, page 97.
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Your favorite services and places to shop and play
AWARDS WON: 6 H&H Auto has been the dominant force in the automotive repair category every year dating back to 2006.
hOF Best Auto repair | H&H Auto Best Child care facility Amazing Creations
Best Pet service Southpaw
Best Liquor store Roller’s
Best Mortgage comPAnY Mortgage Network
Best Public golf course Hilton Head National
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Best Bank Coastal States Bank
Best Car dealer Hilton Head BMW ROoKIE OF THE YEAr HILTON hEAD Gifted 42
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Best Fitness center BlufFton Powerhouse Gym
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Best Art gallery Legends Gallery
AWARDS WON: 6 Either a lot of our voters live in Long Cove, or this club is just really popular, because it’s won favorite private golf course every year since 2006.
hOF Best Private golf course | Long Cove Club Best Nail salon Hilton Head Faces
Best Wedding site Palmetto Bluff
Best Hair salon Bluffton Joy Ross
Best Hair salon Hilton Head Hair Designers
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Best Florist | Flowers by Sue AWARDS WON: 5 Flowers by Sue has stood head and shoulders above the rest every year since we started the floral category in 2005, breaking records consistently for number of votes received by a single business.
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AWARDS WON: 7 This Village at Wexford mainstay has had the women’s clothing category sewn up since 2004, winning every year except 2005, when we didn’t include a category for women’s clothing (our bad, Avis).
Best Men’s clothing store Teague’s
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Best Gift store Hilton Head Loggerhead
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Best Builder/ remodeler H2 Builders
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AWARDS WON: 5 Owner Patricia Owen has earned a pampering — this win extends Faces’ streak to four years in a row.
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Best Home furnishings store Marco Polo
AWARDS WON: 7 With wins stretching back to 2005, Heritage Fine Jewelers makes room on its wall for another Reader’s Choice Award in 2011.
hOF Best Jewelry store | Heritage Fine Jewelers
Best Carpet/ flooring store KPM Flooring
Best Pest control Island Pest Control AWARDS WON: 7 J Banks has made itself at home in the interior decorator category every year dating back to 2005, with consistent wins every year.
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Best HeaTing and air Howell Chase
Best Pet GROOMER Isle of Paws
AWARDS WON: 6 A surprise loss last year broke The Greenery’s five-year winning streak. With this year’s win, they’re seeing green grass ahead.
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Best Lawyer Tom Finn
Favorite faces
The people that make the Lowcountry special
Best Doctor Patricia North
Best Financial advisor Robert E. Eberly III MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT Bank of America Corporation
Best Dentist Kevin Fader
Best Chiropractor Brad Fraum
Best Realtor Chip Collins AWARDS WON: 5 Dr. H racked up his first award back in 2007, and has won every year since.
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Best Golf pro David Wolfe Sea Pines Resort
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Best Band White Liquor
Best Insurance Kinghorn
Best Tennis Pro Matt Wuller Sea Pines Country Club
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That does it for our 2011 Hall of Fame edition Reader’s Choice Awards. We congratulate all of our winners, from first-timers to four-timers to hall-of-famers, and hope to see all of you at the celebratory party next month (see page 81 for all the details). We’d be remiss if we didn’t also extend a huge thank you to all the folks who helped make our red carpet photo shoot such a blast. To all the folks at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina who let us use their space, thank you from the bottom of our hearts and we apologize for spilling red wine, barbecue sauce and potting soil on your studio floor (it was an interesting shoot). And to Arielle from Faces Day Spa, thank you for offering your service as makeup consultant and for your patience during the two-day marathon photo session.
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Clean money: A
volatile year in the stock and bond markets means many investors are looking at losses on stocks or mutual funds they have purchased. As we approach the end of 2011 it makes sense to review how you might make these losers pay, or at least use some tax strategy to ease the pain. The IRS allows investors in stocks, bonds and mutual funds to offset gains against losses in their portfolios. This only applies to assets held in taxable accounts; these include joint tenant accounts, single accounts and certain types of trusts, not IRAs or 401(k)s. The gains and losses must be realized, meaning they must be the result of a sale, buyout or takeover. You will also need to account for the distributions that occur when a mutual fund you own generates a long- or shortterm gain from its own buying and selling. Mutual funds must distribute these realized portfolio gains each year regardless of the total return of the fund. This is distinct from dividend distributions, which are taxed differently. If the investment is held for one year or less, it is considered a short-term gain or loss; the gain is taxed at the same rate as other ordinary income, ranging from 10 to 35 percent. If you have held the investment for longer than one year, it is considered a long-term gain or loss. It is taxed at 0 percent if total income including the capital gain places you in the 10 percent or 15 percent tax bracket. If you are in a higher tax bracket, no matter what the bracket, the
making losing stocks pay out with a ‘wash sale’
gain is taxed at 15 percent. Here are some steps you can take. First, review with your investment adviser and tax professional the status of all your realized gains and losses
you have a profit). Make sure, though, that these decisions are not just tax driven, but have a strong investment rationale. What if you want to sell to take a loss, but wish to continue own-
for 2011, carry-forwards from previous years, and anticipated capital gains distributions from mutual funds. Next, list realized gains and losses to date, and anticipated capital gains distributions; divide these into long-term or shortterm. Begin by matching longterm losses against long-term gains, and then short-term losses against short-term gains. Now you can review your portfolio for ways to offset remaining gains (by selling a stock that has declined in value) or use losses (by selling a stock in which
ing the stock? There are precise rules regarding selling and repurchase of substantially identical securities for tax purposes, called “wash sale” rules. At least 31 days need to elapse between the sale and repurchase; otherwise, the IRS may not accept the loss as a legitimate tax offset. One alternative strategy is to purchase an equivalent amount of the security more than 31 days prior to your anticipated sell date, complete your tax sale, and then retain the equivalent shares. A possible disadvantage to this method — it would double your exposure to
the stock for those 31 days. As an alternative, you could find a security to purchase that would perform in much the same way as the security you want to sell, but that wouldn’t trigger the wash sale rule. This could be a similar company in the same industry, or an index fund that tracked the industry. (It’s not advisable to buy the same security in an IRA that you’re selling in your personal account. The IRS has given guidance that this does not constitute an exception to a wash sale.) After planning and completing your tax-selling strategy, any losses remaining can be used to offset up to $3,000 of ordinary income. Unused losses can be carried forward to the following year and beyond, so they can be “banked” to use against future gains. Tax planning is one of the fundamentals of sound investing practice. Remember that rules regarding tax selling and deductions are complex; and there are many other individual factors which can affect these decisions. Be sure to consult your tax professional. M Steven Weber is the senior investment advisor and Gloria Harris is director of client services for The Bedminster Group, providing investment management, estate and financial planning services. The information contained herein was obtained from sources considered reliable. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those from any other source. December 2011
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Excel-erated changes For more than a decade, Strive to Excel has been a beacon of hope to hundreds of at-risk students in Beaufort County — with more than 97 percent of the non-profit’s graduates going on to college even as their peers dropped out of school in large numbers across the nation. But a shadow has recently fallen over that program with questions about how it was governed — or not governed — over the past few years and who had control of spending. Now a new board of Lowcountry professionals has taken charge of the program in hopes of bringing about an even brighter future for the students it mentors and shedding more light on its operation. On Oct. 14, the new board officially met for the first time, replacing a board that had not met since 2008 and had eventually dwindled to one lone member. While without a board, all Strive to Excel operations — including spending, fundraising and day-to-day oversight – were left in the hands of founder and executive director Tim Singleton, then-football coach of Hilton Head Island High School (as Monthly was going to press, several media outlets were reporting that Singleton has been fired as coach). After media reports questioned the absence of a board and Singleton’s handling of finances, supporters of the program rallied to establish a new board, rapidly assessed the situation and affirmed its support of Singleton. One report centered on Singleton himself: The Island 58
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Standing, back row: Tim Singleton, Singleton’s assistant Amy Metzger and the board’s attorney, Bob Arundell. Members of Strive to Excel’s new board are seated: Ike Evans, Cole Peterson, Tom Gardo, Herbert Ford, Lynn Anderson, Kim Tubbs-Heron. Not pictured, board member Robert Trask.
Packet reported that Singleton had increased his salary and benefits by more than $40,000 without anyone’s approval, but Singleton and the new board deny the implication that he gave himself a pay raise. Board member Tom Gardo, who served on the old board and now serves on the new one, said a change in compensation was approved by the old board and it wasn’t a pay raise but money the board agreed to spend to cover Singleton’s health insurance and benefits after the Beaufort County School District stopped covering that expense last year. Singleton’s salary from Strive To Excel is $75,000 and has been for a number of years, Gardo said. The same year the organization agreed to pay for his benefits, Singleton helped boost contributions by 80 percent — an increase of about $190,000 to the program,
despite a recession, Gardo said. “Where there have been questions by outsiders and some media about mishandling of finances, I can tell you that the major donors to the program and the newly reconstituted board have both looked into the period in question, and while there was poor record keeping they found no wrongdoing. Therefore, with proper governance in place, we feel the best opportunity for Strive to continue on its excellent performance is with Tim Singleton doing what he does best and that is motivating the young men and women to achieve their goals.” But this board will certainly be taking a more active role in all aspects of Strive to Excel. The new board has already taken charge of finances, which includes writing Singleton’s paycheck, and established a new set of bylaws, which call for regular
meetings. They will meet at least quarterly but have also been meeting weekly via conference calls since October. While the board has faith in Singleton, Strive to Excel, like any non-profit, needs a board to oversee finances, help with fund raising and be active in the community, said vice chairman Coleman Peterson, a new member, who is a former executive vice president of Walmart and a former member of the NAACP’s executive committee. Any organization that relies on donor support needs transparency and clear oversight, he said. The new bylaws call for an annual audit of finances. “Criticism is going to exist if you don’t have a board,” Peterson said. “It’s important to establish confidence in the community, (to show) that the board has control, integrity and a plan
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Meet the new guard Strive to Excel’s new Board of Directors: Ike Evans, Chairman – retired vice chairman of Union Pacific Railroad Coleman H. Peterson, Vice Chairman – former executive vice president of Walmart and former member of the NAACP’s executive committee Robert Trask, Treasurer – President and CEO of Atlantic Community Bank Kim Tubbs-Herron, Regional General Manager for Microsoft Systems Herbert Ford, retired career CIA officer Lynne Anderson, Founder and CEO of eTextPrep Thomas Gardo, President of Denarius Group, Inc.
for the future.” He has been impressed by Strive to Excel and Singleton since moving to Hilton Head Island and becoming familiar with the organization that works to encourage minorities and others to graduate high school and then further their education. He points to a recent Wall Street Journal article that reports 50 percent of black and Hispanic youth drop out before graduating high school. Since 1999 — Strive became an official non-profit in 2001 — 100 percent of those who completed the program have gone on to graduate high school. Of those, 97 percent have gone to colleges or universities and the others have gone into the military or to another job preparation program, Singleton said. “That’s the reason that I’m committed to this Strive to Excel Program — because I’ve clearly seen the results it gets,” Peterson said. While the criticism Singleton has received stings, he is happy to have an active board on board, to free him up from paperwork and focus on the students he serves. “You bet I am,” he said. “In the past few years, I have had to run the program and was responsible for all fund raising as well. Raising funds is never easy. Having an active board assist with fund raising, provide me with guidance and men-
toring support and get the word out to the community about Strive, its mission and the tremendous success we’ve had with these kids is truly going to be a real blessing.” Over the past 12 years, Strive to Excel has helped 348 students go on to attend college. Most came from Hilton Head Island High School and Hilton Head Middle. The program was at Bluffton High School for three years but was replaced with a new mentoring program when a different principal took office. As for the future, Strive To Excel’s mission is much the same as the goal of the students it serves — to look ahead. Every board member is committed to helping Strive To Excel in various ways, including fundraising, mentoring and promoting the program. Since September, the board has contacted donors and already raised more than $90,000. That’s just the beginning, said Chairman Ike Evans. “Donors can be assured that good governance practices are in place, financial controls have been established, an annual audit of our financials will be made public and that all funds are directed solely to accomplishing the mission of Strive to Excel,” he said. For more information about the program, visit www.strive 2excel.org. M
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2011 Charitable Register
The Lowcountry is home to a great number of charitable organizations that need volunteers and donations, both during the holiday season and all year long. Following is a list of some of those organizations. For a complete list of all nonprofit organizations in Beaufort County, visit http://nccs.urban.org.
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Community Caring for Children Provides mobile health care van for children in the public elementary and middle schools, preschool facilities and children of migrant workers. Strives to assure that all eligible children have their molars sealed, receive fluoride treatments and are screened for active dental disease by X-rays and examinations. P.O. Box 23423, Hilton Head, SC 29925
American Cancer Society Nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Funds research, individual care and support and education to promote awareness of the disease. 59 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head. 842-5188; www.cancer.org/involved
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American Heart Association Supports research, education and community programs on cardiovascular disease; 681-2355; www. americanheart.org American Red Cross Services include blood donation program, safety training classes and helping victims of fires and other local disasters. 757-7437; www.lowcountryredcross.org Beaufort County Open Land Trust Protects land permanently by working with private citizens and communities. Accepts donations of properties and helps landowners establish legal restrictions that limit harmful use and development. 521-2175; www. openlandtrust.com Bluffton Self Help Helps individuals in the greater Bluffton area who are in critical need of short-term, documented financial assistance; provides them with the most fundamental needs, such as food and clothing, while urging them to become more self-reliant. 7578000; www.blufftonselfhelp.org
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Born to Read Volunteers visit new parents in the birthing centers at Beaufort Memorial Hospital and Hilton Head Hospital and bring the parents a gift bag containing a board book, a bib, a shirt and other items and advise the parents of the importance of daily reading and talking with their babies starting at birth. 379-3350; www.borntoread.org Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry Nurtures young people’s self-esteem by instilling in them a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competence. Programming in five core program areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts and Sports, Fitness and Recreation. Hilton Head Island, 689-5565; Bluffton, 757-2845; www. bgchhi.com Caring Coins Established by Hargray to provide support to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Participants in the program are Hargray Communications
customers who voluntarily round up their monthly bill. 341-COIN; www. caringcoins.org Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) Provides prevention and intervention programs targeted at breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect. 524-4350; capabeaufort.org
The Deep Well project streamlines a broad range of vital social services for the working poor, disabled and infirm within the greater Hilton Head area. 785-2849; www.deepwell project.org Friends of the Beaufort County Library The organization supports all Beaufort County libraries in order to keep them consistently active and updated. 470-6504; www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/htdocs-sirsi/ allfriends.htm
Children’s Center Provides high quality, high-impact educational child care; Hilton Head, 681-2739; Bluffton, 757-5549; www. thechildrenscentersc.org Citizens Opposed to Domestic Violence (CODA) Provides free and confidential information and help to victims of domestic violence. Services include 24-hour crisis counseling, emergency shelter, victim advocacy, legal assistance, case management, information and referral, support groups, and children’s services. 770-1070; www. codalowcountry.org
Friends of the Rivers Protects the quality of local water resources by providing water quality education and information to residents of the Lowcountry as it relates to a community’s cultural, social, economic or scientific concerns. 227-0004; www. friendsoftherivers.com Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity Habitat works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. 5223500; www.lowcountryhabitat.org
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Heritage Library Foundation The Foundation is devoted to the study and preservation of national and ancestral history. A not-forprofit organization staffed entirely by volunteers, it operates a history and genealogical library and administers two historic sites from the Colonial and Civil War eras. 686-6560; www. heritagelib.org Heroes on Horseback Fosters safe, professional and ethical equine-assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. 757-5607; www.heroesonhorseback.org Hilton Head Audubon Society Promotes awareness and appreciation of nature to preserve and protect wildlife and natural ecosystems and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship. www.hiltonheadaudubon.org; email Clem at clemd@hargray.com Hilton Head Heroes Provides weeklong vacations to Hilton Head Island for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and their families. 671-4939; hhheroes. com Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary Sponsors the hospital gift shop, Red Cross Bloodmobile and the “Trolley,” a campus transport golf cart. Assists patients who are without sufficient resources to meet certain health needs; provides scholarships to local residents who wish to pursue nursing careers. 689-8246; www.hiltonheadregional.com Hilton Head Humane Provide care and shelter for stray, abandoned and abused dogs and cats; places animals in stable and loving homes; promotes and provides spaying and neutering; educates community on proper care and treatment of animals. 681-8686; www. hhhumane.org
Hope Haven of the Lowcountry: Children’s Advocacy and Rape Crisis Center Provides child and adult forensic interviews, crisis counseling, victim advocacy, family support, law enforcement partnership and educational programs. 524-2256; www.hopehavenlc.org Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Offers care, comfort and dignity unconditionally to individuals at the end of life and support for families; 706-2296; www.hospicecarelc.org Island Recreation Center Provides wide variety of programs for children, families and seniors. 6817273; www.islandreccenter.org Junior Jazz Foundation Philanthropic outreach effort of The Jazz Corner, formed to educate and enable young musicians in the community by supplying instruments, scholarships, classes and seminars. The Village at Wexford C-1, Hilton Head. 681-9100; www.thejuniorjazzfoundation.com Lifelong Learning of Hilton Head Island Learning institute for working and retired adults. 842-8250; www.life longlearninghhi.org Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry Equips adults with reading, writing, math and speaking skills. Bluffton, 8156616; Hilton Head, 681-6655; www. lowcountryliteracy.org Low Country Legal Clinic, Inc. Engages community volunteers and retired attorneys in providing free advice, education and legal representation to low-income families. 815-1570; www. lowcountrylegalaid.org Meals on Wheels Delivers meals to qualified clients in southern Beaufort County. 689-8334; www.mowblufftonhhi.com December 2011
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Memory Matters Helps families who face the challenges of living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease; offers a social day program for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 842-6688; www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers; www.memory-matters.org National Alliance on Mental Illness, Beaufort County Self-help, support and advocacy organization for people with mental illness, and their families and friends. 681-2200; www.NAMIBeaufortCounty.com Native Island Business and Community Affairs Sponsors Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, which was designed to create economic development opportunities for minority business owners, to develop the cultural tourism market and to increase tourism in February on Hilton Head Island. 6899314; www.gullahcelebration.com
the development of programs for self-sufficiency. 838-2432; www. penncenter.com Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the Low Country Enables women to make responsible choices regarding reproductive health issues. 689-2222; www.pregnancy centerhhi.org Programs for Exceptional People Serves individuals affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides skills training in the areas of employment, utilization of resources and independent living. 681-8413; www.pephhi.org Second Helpings Collects surplus foods that would otherwise have been wasted from restaurants, resorts, caterers, supermarkets and others. Volunteers then deliver this food to agencies serving the disadvantaged in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. 689-3689; www. secondhelpingshhi.org
Off Island Thrift-Cancer Awareness Two locations, 18 Plantation Park Drive and 4375 Bluffton Parkway. 815-7283
SNAC Spay Neuter
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Provides our men and women in the Armed Forces with the opportunity to reconnect with their spouses and children on their return from Iraq or Afghanistan. Local property owners donate their homes and villas on Hilton Head Island for this purpose. www.operationrestandrelax.org
U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. 912-315-4760; www. toysfortots.org
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Promotes humane treatment of animals, rescue and education programs, helps provide spay/neuter services. 6451725; www.palmettoanimalleague.org
Home-baked cookies and other items, including a note of thanks, are sent to members of the armed forces. Started by Jeanette Cram, the “Cookie Lady.” www.treatthetroops.org
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Promotes and preserves the history and culture of the Sea Islands; acts as local, national and international resource center, and catalyst for
Supports a variety of social services, including information and referral for emergency or non-emergency needs such as counseling, food and shelter,
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suicide prevention, emergency shelter for children and battered women, and other human service needs. 837-2000; www.uwlowcountry.org Volunteers in Medicine Retired medical professionals provide quality health care services in free clinics that focus on serving the needs of the working uninsured. 689-6612; www.vimclinic.org
service groups Junior League of Savannah-South Carolina Lowcountry Projects An organization of women committed to promoting volunteering, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. 912-790-1002; www.jrleaguesav.org Kiwanis Members work to develop future generations of leaders. They help revitalize neighborhoods, organize youth sports programs, tutor, build playgrounds and perform other projects to help children and their local communities. Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head - Palmetto: http:// palmettokiwanisclub.org; Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island: www. hiltonheadkiwanis.com; 686-8130 Knights of Columbus Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. Council 12263-Cardinal Bernardin, Bluffton; Council 10668-Thomas D. Reilley Sr., Hilton Head; Council 7289-Raymond G. Bennett, Hilton Head; www.kofc.org Lions Conducts vision screenings, equips hospitals and clinics, distributes medicine and raises awareness of eye disease. Clubs on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. www.sclions.org
Rotary Provides service to others, promotes high ethical standards, and to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Local clubs include: Bluffton; Hilton Head; Hilton Head – Sunset; Hilton Head – Van Landingham; Okatie. www.rotary7770.org Women’s Association of Hilton Head Promotes natural and cultural beauty of the island, encourages projects which benefit the community, and facilitates communication among the women of the island. 837-5138; www.wahhi.com Zonta Organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta members volunteer their time, talents and money to local and international service projects as well as scholarship award programs aimed at furthering women’s education, leadership and youth development. Zonta Club of Bluffton: www. zontaclubofbluffton.com; Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island: zontahhi.org
foundations There are hundreds of foundations throughout Southern Beaufort County. Here are just a few: Celebrity Golf Foundation 16 children’s organizations share in the proceeds from the annual celebrity golf tournament. www.hhcelebritygolf.com; 842-7711 Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Makes grants to local nonprofits that benefit the area. www.cf-lowcountry. org; 681-9100
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Curry Foundation Provides emotional and financial support to individuals or families who have experienced a life-altering tragedy such as a serious or terminal illness or death of a parent or spouse, creating tremendous financial hardship. www. curryfoundation.org
the arts / museums
689-6767; www.coastal discovery.org
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Hilton Head Choral Society
Broadway-style theater, pop, jazz and classical concerts, children’s events and more. 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head; 842-2787; artshhi.com
Variety of musical performances at various venues. 341-6468; hiltonheadchoralsociety.org
David Carmines Foundation
Art League of Hilton Head Island
Supports cancer research, cancer patient support and public recreation. www.davidmcarmines.org
Promotes and supports the visual arts through education, exhibitions and partnerships. Ste. 207, Pineland Station, Hilton Head; 681-5060; www.hhal.org
Heritage Classic Foundation Nonprofit organization that became the general sponsor of the Heritage. Proceeds left over from the tournament are donated to local charities. www. heritageclassicfoundation.com
Coastal Discovery Museum Hands-on exploration of the history, wildlife and heritage of coastal Carolina. 100 William Hilton Parkway (Honey Horn Plantation), Hilton Head;
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Music by the masters, pops programs, youth orchestra and more. Performances at First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head, and various venues; 842-2055; www.hhso.org
May River Theatre Company Musical revues, various theater productions. Corner of Bridge and Pritchard streets (in Bluffton Town Hall), Bluffton; 815-5581; mayrivertheatre.com The Sandbox — An Interactive Children’s Museum Hands-on interactive children’s museum filled with unique, entertaining and educational play areas to explore. 18 Pope Ave., Hilton Head; 842-7645; thesandbox.org South Carolina Repertory Theatre
Main Street Youth Theatre Provides theatrical experience to amateur local young talent. 689-MAIN (6246); www.msyt.org
Broadway-style theater, musical theater and more. 136 Beach City Road, Hilton Head; 342-2057; hiltonheadtheatre.com M
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ometimes, a life-long passion starts small. Callings hardly ever start out as callings, but as childhood interests, the kindling from which the fire of ambition springs. For Dr. Dana Restarits (“very few people can pronounce my last name, so Dr. Dana has stuck,” she said), her pursuit of veterinary medicine started in such a manner – with a house full of whatever animals she could take in. “I grew up on Grand Island, New York, near Niagara Falls, with many pets, including dogs, cats, hamsters, newts, and any critter I could catch from outside,” she said. That love of critters did not immediately evolve into a passion for veterinary medicine, but was nurtured through a mentorship in her native New York by the owner of a local cat clinic. It’s a funny thing about callings; once you’re called you start running. Dr. Dana says that after that short period of time “it became very clear what my path would be.” She worked her way quite literally from the ground up, starting as a cage cleaner during the summers of her undergraduate years. The path to a veterinary career soon rose to meet her. “I… worked my way up to an assistant, then technician in cat clinics, mixed animal clinics, emergency clinics, horse stables from New York to Oregon and Alaska. Being a New York resident, I opted to attend Cornell University. After one year, transfered to North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine where I graduated in 2000, Phi Beta Kappa.” The dream of a career in veterinary medicine now complete, Dr. Dana began her practice at the Cheektowaga Veterinary Hospital
in New York, where she gained experience in ultrasounds and echocardiograms. Soon, however, a new dream presented itself: a warmer climate. “After a few exceptionally snowy winters in Western New York, we opted to move back down south and landed in Beaufort. My family had been vacationing on Hilton Head Island since the early ’80s so I was familiar with the Lowcountry and surrounding areas,” she said. Dr. Dana has been here since 2002, and she is proud to bring her talents to Heritage Animal Hospital. Here, she joins a staff that provides top-notch service and dedication, as well as one service that you don’t hear much of anymore -- house calls (“It is so beneficial to houses with multiple pets, older pets that do not travel as well anymore, and cats that just do not care for visiting a veterinary clinic”). “I chose to join the staff at Heritage Animal Hospital in May 2011 based on their commitment to treat all animals and their owners as a part of the family,” she said. “The entire staff is dedicated to providing excellent care to each and every patient and developing a life-long bond with animal and their owner. I look forward to being a part of such a wonderful team for many years to come.”
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advertisement TO: All local Media Companies RE: Chamber of Commerce concerns and abuse towards local Media - Nationwide November 3, 2011 To Members of the Media: I am writing, as a business owner and past Chamber of Commerce member, to share my concern about the growing trend whereby the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce and other Chambers / CVB’s nationwide are increasingly competing with media members, rather than supporting them according to their original mission. This is an unacceptable abusive practice, plain and simple. Competing with local media directly violates the charter of every Chamber of Commerce, which is to support and help business members prosper within the community. On the most fundamental level, the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce has an unfair competitive advantage because of its status as a 501(c)(3) non-profit funded with bed-tax revenue and member dues. The Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce currently sells advertising in magazines and on hiltonheadisland.org, that directly competes with locally-based media companies which are current Chamber members. Now, the Chamber has announced in the past plans for free classified advertisements and is considering distributing a restaurant guide through area hotels. These actions are in direct competition and direct conflict with the Chamber’s existing media members, depleting local advertising budgets that would otherwise be spent with local media members. Where do we draw the line here? Is the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce in violation of its 501(c)(3) non-profit tax status 66
operating arms length for-profit ventures? I will leave this to the tax lawyers, accountants, the IRS and our legal system to answer those questions. On Hilton Head Island and across the country, Chambers of Commerce are becoming minigovernments, spending beyond their means and expecting others to pay for it. They have also crossed the line by entering into for-profit businesses better served by existing for-profit free enterprise member companies. For the local Chamber of Commerce to fund and operate magazines and a website with paid advertising places the Chamber in direct competition for local ad dollars with all forprofit media members including newspapers,tv, radio, local/ tourist magazines, billboard companies, destination marketing websites, etc This is simply abusive to all media and against the charter of a Chamber. I would also like to point out that Bill Miles, the president and CEO of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, earns a salary of $315,000 annually, plus additional perks that raise his income closer to $400,000 per year. This is an excessive compensation system for a tax and member funded nonprofit organization. Plus no one I have spoken with has seen full accounting details on this. The Governor of South Carolina makes $106,000 annually. President Obama earns $400,000 each year. Hilton Head Island’s mayor brings in only $10,800 for his annual salary. Is Bill Miles more important than these people who serve us all? If Bill Miles wants to make this kind of money, I suggest he go into a for-profit business where performance and company profits dictate salaries, bonuses and benefits. Furthermore, the latest abuse and waste of public money is
building a new Welcome Center on Hilton Head Island at the exorbitant cost of $583 per square foot. Commercial buildings in foreclosures can be bought locally at $50 per square foot or less. How is it possible our business and community leaders allow this all to continue? The Chamber needs to learn to operate within its means and to ensure that it does not directly compete with its members, no matter what business their members are in. If they can not operate from member dues, business expo’s, they need to reduce staff, reduce salaries like any of us have to do. I respectfully suggest that a marketing committee made up of various local media members be formed to help make decisions regarding where and how monies are spent. Perhaps the Chamber’s board of directors needs to be reminded that they work for and, ultimately, answer to Chamber members. My solutions are simple – the Chamber and CVB should be separated, 22 employees in the age of the internet is absurd, all magazines produced by the Chamber discontinued, hiltonheadisland.org should be simply used to list all members like an online business directory, all information on Hilton Head should be directed to local media in this business. The days of abuse to all of us in the media business must end. Thank you very much for your attention in this matter. I hope you will share my sense of disdain regarding these unfair and irresponsible actions on the part of the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce and its current leadership and help shine a spotlight on these injustices and hold those who have allowed this to happen totally accountable. You may send your comments to stopchamberabuse@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Skip Hoagland Domains New Media, LLC
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“Our expectations are that the holidays are going to be blissful, like something you’d see in a Christmas movie,” said Victoria Busey, community outreach coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Beaufort County. “But instead, they can
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be filled with anxiety, loneliness, grief and having to deal with relationships that are sometimes rocky.” Busey said that even if someone has never been diagnosed with mental illness, it is not uncommon for people to feel anxious and experience a high level of stress during the holidays. That stress can result in feelings of anger, frustration, moodiness and/or sadness. It can also result in overtly physical symptoms, including frequent colds, headaches, insomnia, aches and pains, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, rapid heartbeat or loss of sex drive. It’s often difficult to avoid holiday-induced stress because there are so many pressures that are difficult to avoid. While different coping strategies work for some people and not for others, experts recommend trying the following: Take time to take care of yourself. “It is so important to really think about yourself and try to maintain the routine that you have year-round,” said Busey. “Make sure to not get too busy that your lifestyle changes. Exercise, eat right, keep appointments … try not to let the holidays completely take you over and consume you.” Express yourself. Remember that it's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it’s the holiday season. Watch your finances. “If you’re feeling depressed because you don’t have the money to give gifts,
remember what the holidays really mean,” said Busey. “And remember, making a batch of cookies for others can be just as, if not more, meaningful.” Reach out. If you can’t visit family or friends over the holidays and are expecting to be alone, call friends or seek out community, religious or other social events. Do something for someone. Volunteering your time to help others is a good way to lift your spirits and broaden your friendships. There are tons of nonprofits that need help. See pages 58-64 for a list of local charities. Be realistic. If you’re one of those people who fantasize about the perfect family, remember that no one has the perfect family. Busey advises that during the holidays it’s helpful to accept family members and friends as they are, even if they don't live up to all of your expectations. “Try to understand that Christmas Day, for instance, is not the day you’re going to change them,” she said. “Think instead about the people you are looking forward to seeing.” Be understanding. If friends or family are upset or distressed when something goes wrong over the holidays, chances are they're feeling stressed out, too. Seek professional help if you need it. Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself feeling persistently sad or anxious, plagued by physical complaints, unable to sleep, irritable and hopeless, and unable to face routine chores, according to the Mayo Clinic. If these feelings last for a while, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional. M December 2011
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Last month, our Ultimate Holiday Shopping Guide Part 1 showed you all the great things that happen when you buy local. We also gave you a cool way to get gifting, with an interactive map for your mobile phone. This month, we’re just going to step aside and let the gifts do the talking.
THE CUISINART PANINI AND SANDWICH PRESS available at LeCookery, was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich you are preparing. This allows for even toasting and heating (not to mention huge sandwiches). Le Cookery The Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island 843.785.7171
Plan your route to the best deals! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOPS GRAB A BAG AND GET GOING!
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ARTISTIC GIFTS OF LIGHT... Lifetime Candles from White River Designs. Handcrafted in the USA. One of many great gift ideas you’ll find at Gifted Hilton Head. Gifted Hilton Head Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island Suite J2 843.842.8787
TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING... register to receive a free pair of TOMS at Island Girl Coligny. Drawing held December 23rd. Enjoy free gift wrapping at Coligny. Island Girl Hilton Head Island Coligny 843.606.6000 South Beach 843.363.3883 IslandGirlhhi.com
AVEDA FOR HIM: Shave Cream Dual Action After Shave Pure-Formance Shampoo AVEDA FOR HER: Rosemary Mint Body Lotion Rosemary Mint Hand and Body Wash Rosemary Mint Bath Bar The Hair Designers The Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island 843.686.4247 A SIMPLE WAY TO CREATE an elegant arrangement with this contemporary ceramic multi tube bud vase. Truffles Sea Pines Center Hilton Head Island 843.671.6136 TrufflesCafe.com
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gift guide | SHOPPING IN THE STORY SERIES there is a wide selection of bracelets from sleek or braided suede, to the raw look, with beautiful gem stones and a magnetic locking clasp. Share your life story. Exclusively at Heritage Fine Jewelry. Heritage Fine Jewelry & Gifts Pineland Station Hilton Head Island 843.689.2900 HeritageJewelershhi.com
WORTH COMPANY STORE Tanger 1 Outlet Center Bluffton 843.837.1907
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DECK THE HALLS AND FILL YOUR STOCKINGS with finds from FACES DaySpa this holiday season! Choose from our signature body scrubs & lotions, Tyler candles to tickle your olfactory, comfy Just Relax robes, gift certificates complete with our handmade holiday star ornament, and many other spectacular gifts for everyone on your list! Faces The Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island 843.785.3075 FacesDaySpa.com
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Gifts “Yule” Love to Give & Receive
Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces, Gas Logs, Screens, Tool Sets, Wood Baskets & Holders, Patio Heaters, Fire pits, Electric Fireplaces & Stoves
Electric Stoves Starting at $179
Tailgate Grills by Solaire Starting at $399
Big Green Egg, Lynx, TEC and Weber Grills
Outdoor Living at Its Finest! Great Selections of Outdoor Furnishings and Accessories. Top Name Brands, In-Stock & Discounted 19 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton • Monday - Friday 9-6 • Saturday 9-5 843.815.8008 • www.CasualLivingHiltonHead.com • Shipping and Delivery Available
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A SMOKER, A GRILL AND AN OVEN in one unmatched egg. Sear steaks, hamburgers, pork chops and fish or even bake bread, pizza, cookies cakes and even pies better and quicker than your kitchen oven. Casual Living Fireside & Grillin 19 Sheridan Park Circle Bluffton 843.815.8008 CasualLivingHiltonHead.com
THE IMMORTALS: An Art Collection of Baseball’s Best Some of the baseball card world’s most memorable paintings. A 560page leather –bound hardcover book by Dick Perez. This is the sports gift of the year. Legends Sports Gallery Main Street Village Hilton Head Island 843.681.4444 LegendsSportsGallery.net
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THE NEW BOARDWORKS RAVEN 12’6” is designed for all purpose cruising, recreational racing, fishing, or just plain getting out on the water. Paired with the Werner “Spanker” paddle, this craft offers immediate power and improves straight ahead efficiency that is light weight with Werner’s bomber durability. Outside Hilton Head 32 Shelter Cove Lane Ste. H Hilton Head Island 843.686.6996 OutsideHiltonHead.com December 2011
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SEA TURTLE TRAY: This Sea Turtle Tray is exquisitely crafted from burled Acacia Wood and cleverly finished with pewter as an accent on the turtle’s head and fins. This stunning tray can be used as a service piece for food, holiday table décor, or as unique artistic décor this holiday season. MICHAEL ARAM CANDLE: The Michael Aram candles are perfect hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, and over all fabulous gifts that captures the aromas for this holiday season. This acorn candle was inspired by the warm, earthly sent of a burning fireplace. The woody essence is built on balsam wood, cedar and pine while the top notes add a hint of vanilla. This line of candles is especially unique because of the artist ornamentations on the lids which will give a hint to its aroma. J Banks Retail 35 Main Street Hilton Head Island 843.682.1745 jbanksdesign.com
INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN LOCAL ARTIST, Lynda Hawley’s Whimsical Santas and Elves exclusive at Pretty Papers Pretty Papers Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island 843.341.5116 PrettyPapershhi.com
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SWIRL ART are whimsical, decorative pieces for home & garden made from salvaged & recycled wood, metal & paint. Everything is hand-crafted and coated with weather-resistant polyurethane, to withstand the harshest Lowcountry summers. Loggerheads Main Street Village Hilton Head Island 843.686.5644 Loggerheadshhi.com
IMAGINE the gift of a large– format fine art photograph of Sheldon Church Ruins by M. S. Tierney. Please come by and see the selection at our Holiday Open House, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 15 & 16. Picture This Gallery 78 D Arrow Road, Cypress Square Hilton Head Island SC 29928 843.842.5299 www.picturethishiltonhead.com
MAKE IT A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER with large format photography by Ben Ham. Don’t miss a special book signing event at the gallery on December 17th. Image by Ben Ham 90 Capitol Drive, Suite 104 Hilton Head island 843.842.4163 benhamimages.com December 2011
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ONEOFAKIND JEWELRY uniquely handcrafted with semi-precious gemstones. It’s art you can wear! Designs by Cleo 14 Greenwood Drive Hilton Head Island 843.342.7001 DesignsbyCleo.com
A LITTLE STREET, A LITTLE SWEET! GIVE THE GIFT EVERY WOMAN WANTS... Cross body bag resting on her hip, in leather with fur fluff. $66 The Porcupine The Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island 843.785.2779 PorcupineStyle.com
DAVID YURMAN MOONLIGHT ICE COLLECTION jewelry from Forsythe Jewelers. Forsythe Jewelers Sea Pines Center Hilton Head Island 843.671.7070 ForsytheJewelers.biz
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FROM THE SURPRISINGLY AFFORDABLE TO THE DELICIOUSLY EXTRAVAGANT The Blue Parrot for Everyone on Your List. Blue Parrot The Village at Wexford Hilton Head Island 843.785.9877 BlueParrotGifts.com
MAKE IT A SALTY DOG CHRISTMAS WITH BUY 1, GET 1, HALF OFF ITEMS OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE! Salty Dog Extreme Fit Hat Salty Dog Shoulder Print Hooded Zip-Up Sweatshirt Salty Dog Iphone Case Salty Dog 69 Arrow Road Hilton Head Island 843.842.6331 SaltyDog.com
TREAT YOUR PET to Special Holiday Grooming at Groomingdale’s. Groomingdales Pet Spa & Boutique 1 Cardinal Court Hilton Head Island 843.682.3186
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SECTOR 9 IS THE ORIGINAL LONGBOARD SKATEBOARD for the surf, skate and snowboarding lifestyles. Since 1993, Sector 9 has been manufacturing the highest quality skateboards and apparel. Join the revolution with a board form the Bob Marley series. Quiet Storm Coligny Plaza Hilton Head Island 843.671.2551
AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL CYCLISTS alike will appreciate the Benotto bicycle for both its comfort and style. Whether it be for fun, for performance, or just for the beauty of design, the Benotto America bicycle is a great addition to your lifestyle. Hilton Head Bicycle 112 Arrow Road Hilton Head Island 843.686.6888 HiltonHeadBicycle.com
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Short List The can’t-miss events in December, all in one place for your convenience.
Crafty folks The Art League of Hilton Head is holding the debut exhibition from the Fine Arts Crafts Guild this month. The show runs through Dec. 30 at the Walter Greer Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Included in the show is the shiny little number at right, “Bob Goes to the Store” by Mark Larkin. For the full details, see page 95.
A DECADE BEHIND THE DISC The Sammy Claus Charity Gib-A-Way Ultimate Frisbee Tournament turns 10 years old. Page 84
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May-rry Christmas! A May River Theatre Christmas: Take classic Christmas tunes, add in that funky Bluffton spirit, and you’ve got a Christmas to remember. Kelly Alcorn, Christine Grefe, Adam Rich and Pete Zeleznik wrote and directed this yuletide Bluffton extravaganza, which partially benefits Bluffton Self Help. Check the listing for details, page 89.
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Frisbees and fun BY BARRY KAUFMAN
Our island’s little charity ultimate Frisbee tournament is all grown up. This year’s Sammy Claus Charity Gib-Away Ultimate Frisbee Tournament marks the 10th anniversary of this funky island tradition, and this year Sammy is upping the stakes. “We’re giving away a Jeep!” he said with his trademark enthusiasm. The gently used 1993 Cherokee joins a long list of offbeat awards in the “wacky raffle,” including TVs, a microwave and old toasters. As you can guess from the prize list, the charity gib-away tournament is unique, to say the least. The ultimate Frisbee tourney pits players of all skill levels against one another in the half-Frisbee half-football sport of ultimate. And while the casually competitive nature of ultimate might seem light-hearted, make no mistake: the tourney is all about giving. The entry fee is $10 or one new toy, which will be given to Bluffton Self Help. In addition, Sammy is soliciting donations for Volunteers in Medicine and the Deep Well Project through the raffle, on the website (sammyclaus. com) and through ad sales in a brochure to be published in advance of the tournament. The tournament runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at Chaplin Community Park on the island. Spaces are available for 120 players, and participants are chosen at random for teams. If you’re playing, bring a light shirt, a dark shirt and cleats if you have them. Remy’s is hosting the after party. For more information, go to www.sammyclaus.com. 84
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lowcountry calendar the Holidays Winter Wonderland Christmas Village: All month at Pineland Station. See sidebar, page 95, for details. Santa Claus at The Storybook Shoppe: 1,2,3 and 4 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Storybook Shoppe in Bluffton. Santa Claus will be at The Storybook Shoppe on Calhoun Street in Bluffton reading stories from 1 to 4 p.m. every hour on the hour. Call 843-757-2600 for reservations. Bluffton Christmas Parade: Dec. 3 in Old Town Bluffton. See sidebar, page 94 for details. Hilton Head Choral Society 27th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes: Noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 4 in Belfair Plantation in Bluffton. This year the Hilton Head Choral Society’s immensely popular tour features six unique homes each decorated in stunning holiday splendor. This is a rare opportunity to view six beautiful stately residences and the Belfair Clubhouse on a selfguided tour in the lush surroundings of Belfair Plantation. Christmas music and refreshments served from 2-4 p.m. at the clubhouse. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance, $30 day of tour at the gates of Belfair at the Gateway Real Estate office. For further information call 843-342-3818. The event is the main fundraiser for the yearly concerts and events coordinated and performed by The Hilton Head Choral Society. It’s a Wonderful Life: 9 p.m. Dec. 9 at Palmetto Bluff. See sidebar, page 89 for details. Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Christmas Gala: 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Heyward House in Old Town Bluffton. This gala will benefit the ongoing restoration of The Heyward House and will feature music by Permanent Tourist, a cocktail buffet, live and silent auctions and a door prize of an iPad. Tickets are $60 a person, call 843-757-6293 for details. The Giving Tree: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at Lowcountry Day on Red Cedar Street in Bluffton. Storytellers, carolers, ballerinas, Christmas treats and Santa himself await at this extravaganza of giving. Lowcountry Day is also sponsoring donations for C.A.P.A. and foster care, which may be dropped under the big tree at either Lowcountry Day location anytime during the holiday season. Visit www.lowcountryday.com for details. Hilton Head Island Ski Club Christmas Dinner Dance: 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Sea Pines Country Club. Ski club members and interested guests invited. For more information, call Bev Moran at 843-681-4181.
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Lowcountry Civil War Sesquicentennial Schedule of events: Thursday, Dec. 1 Lecture, “The South Prepares for Invasion” – Dr. James Robertson, Jr., retired professor, Virginia Tech and Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, Blacksburg, Va. Lecture, “Setting the Stage: Plantation Era and Beaufort County’s Preparation for War” – Dr. Steve Wise, Parris Island Museum. Evening theatrical performance “The Road Home” at Hilton Head High School Performing Arts Center, compiled by Clarence Felder, directed by Chris Weatherhead, produced by Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina. Exhibitions at the Verdier House, Historic Beaufort Foundation – guided tours Thursday, Friday and Saturday, given on the half hour. www. historicbeaufort.org, 843-379-3331 “Finding Historic Mitchelville” panel discussion and tour by the Mitchelville Preservation Project and a tour by the Hilton Head Island Land Trust. www.mitchelvillepreservationproject.com Bluffton Historic District walking tour by the Bluffton Historic Preservation Society. Guided tour of Bluffton’s National Register Historic District includes a 30-minute tour of the Heyward House and an hour walk through old town. www.heywardhouse.org, 843-757-6293 Friday, Dec. 2 Lecture, “Secession and the Fire Eaters: The War Begins” – William Jack C. Davis, Virginia Center for Civil War Studies, Virginia Tech. Lecture, “Commodore Samuel Francis DuPont, the Union Blockade and 86
Preparations for the Department of the South” – Col. Kevin Weddle, U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, Pa. Recreation of the Battle of Port Royal Sound, narrated boat tour, led by Michael Coker (author of “The Battle of Port Royal Sound”). Evening reception and grand opening of the new temporary exhibition “Civil War in the Lowcountry” at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Saturday, Dec. 3 Lecture, “South Carolina Volunteers: Gen. David Hunter and Black Regiments in the Civil War” – Dr. Joseph Glatthaar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Roundtable wrap-up and book signing with Steve Hoffius and Larry Rowland (editors of “The Civil War in South Carolina: Selections from the South Carolina Historical Magazine”). Civil War living history encampment with re-enactors at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Sunday, Dec. 4 Closing of commemoration service at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Civil War Living History Encampment with re-enactors at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Full four-day ticket: $375 per person Special pricing is available for teachers. Reservations can be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or by visiting the museum’s website at www.coastaldiscovery. org/civilwar.html Daily tickets: Thursday: $150 per person Friday: $150 per person Saturday: $100 per person
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lowcountry calendar 9th Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 25, Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe. Anyone not joining family for Christmas is invited to enjoy a traditional turkey buffet plus caroling with other friendly faces. Free will offerings will be given to Meals on Wheels and Second Helpings. Reservations are encouraged by calling 843-3041086 or 843-705-5725. New Year’s Eve Party: Dec. 31 at Kingfisher. The Earl Williams Band will help ring in the new year at The Kingfisher. Call 843-785-4442 for details. on stage Songs from the Heart: 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The “Songs from the Heart” benefit Christmas Concert for the First Presbyterian Day School has become an island tradition that ushers in the holiday season each year. The idea for the concert originated in 2004 with the Parents’ Association and features
local artists such as Laura and Rusty Floyd, Chalmers Gorman, Cheryl Duren, Gayle Lang and Denis Bonnett. The evening opens with the voices of the Day School children and draws the audience into a casual evening of Christmas favorites. Proceeds from the concert go into programming and curriculum needs for the school. Tickets available by calling 843-681-3695. Reserved seating is $20 and general admission is $15. Christmas with the HHSO: 8 p.m. Dec. 5. Join the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Chorus in a Holiday Celebration with the 2011 HHSO Youth Concerto Competition winner, Annie Bender. Mozart’s Sleighride, the Hallelujah Chorus and selections from The Nutcracker are among the many highlights. Visit www.hhso.org or see page 96 for more details. An Island Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 4, St. Francis by the Sea. This special holiday concert will feature performers including a choir of
Hilton Head Rugby Club 2011 Oyster Roast Murphy’s Irish Pub sponsors and hosts the annual Hilton Head Rugby Club Oyster Roast, which this year runs from 2 p.m. until the traditional rugby hour of “???,” Dec. 10. Burgers, chili, beer and wine will be available, plus bouncy houses, raffles, prizes, live music and more. Tickets for food and beverage are $1 a piece, with prices ranging from a 10-ticket bucket of oysters to a one-ticket beer. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Rugby Club. Call Garrett Hamilton at 843-301-3862 or Mike Vaughn at 843-4227342 for more information. December 2011
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December at the Arts Center THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Dec. 7-31 “The Drowsy Chaperone” is the show Variety said “emits enough intoxicating charm for just about anyone to get drunk on.” Inventive, fast-paced and delirious, “Chaperone” is a hilarious showwithin-a-show about a Broadway fanatic in love with a 1928 smash hit called “The Drowsy Chaperone.” As he plays the cast album, the show magically bursts to life, and audiences are instantly immersed in the hilarious tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards, and winner of six, “Chaperone” is a modern Broadway classic.
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION AT THE ARTS CENTER Dec. 31, 9:30 p.m. Ring in 2012 at the Arts Center with a special 9:30 p.m. perfor-
mance of “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Laugh in the New Year and enjoy complimentary champagne, party favors and a midnight New Year's countdown with the cast of “The Drowsy Chaperone” following the show. Tickets are $65.
DECEMBER 2011 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS Saturdays: Dec. 3 and 10 Family Fun. Ceramic Ornaments Workshop for adults and children 5+. Second Saturday is required for glazing. 10 a.m.-noon. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Pre-registration is required. 843-686-3945, ext. 233. Dec. 3: Decorative Containers Workshop. Fun with collage and decoupage on your favorite container. Ages 12+. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Preregistration is required. 843-6863945, ext. 233. Dec. 8: Sip-nPaint Workshop. Adults. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Make a pair of personalized wine glasses. Bring a beverage of your choice. Pre-registration is required. 843-6863945, ext. 233. Dec. 19 – 23:
No School Art Days Holiday Spectacular! A holiday break dance and craft camp for ages 6–12. 10 a.m.noon. Preregistration is required. 843-686-3945, ext. 233. Call 842-ARTS or visit www.artshhi.com for more information on all shows and programs listed above. 88
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lowcountry calendar singers from local churches with special guests from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and orchestras from Hilton Head and Savannah. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for kids, $30 for family groups up to five. Email hhifestivalchorus@gmail.com for details. Stardust Orchestra concert to benefit the HHIHS band: 7 p.m. Dec. 8. See story on page 16. A May River Theatre Christmas: 8 p.m. Dec. 8,9, and 10, 3 p.m. Dec. 11 in Bluffton Town Hall. The May River Theatre Co. Inc., in conjuction with Bluffton Self Help, is pleased to announce this year’s holiday production of ”A May River Theatre Christmas.” The musical review, written by Kelly Alcorn, Christine Grefe, Adam Rich and Pete Zelenezik, is designed for children and adults of all ages. Santa Claus may even make an appearance. General admission ticket price will be $5 plus a new toy. Bluffton Self Help will gather the toys for
Christmas distribution. Only 185 tickets will be sold per performance. Any unsold tickets will be available at the theatre prior to performance times For tickets, call 843-815-5581. For general information, call 843-837-7798. The Sounds of Christmas - A Kaleidoscope of Carols: 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at First Presbyterian Church. Before you deck the halls and shop the malls, join the Hilton Head Choral Society chorus, Youth Chorale and orchestra for an evening of Christmas favorites. This spirit-lifting concert will feature traditional carols and holiday tunes from England, Europe and the USA, among them three Christmas waltzes and lots of fun audience sing-a-longs! Guest appearance by our Youth Chorale. As the Choral Society celebrates their 36th season, be sure to bring your family and friends to one of the most popular concerts of the season! Tickets start at $20 per person and can be purchased online at www. hiltonheadchoralsociety.com
Palmetto Bluff earns its wings Open-air screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will benefit Bluffton Self Help
As part of Christmas in the Village at Palmetto Bluff, a special screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown at 9 p.m. Dec. 9 on the big screen and under the stars. Bring your beach chairs, blankets, and favorite Friday night date. Palmetto Bluffton will have the hot toddies and movie snacks. A fee of $20 per car will be col-
lected at the Main Gate, which will be donated directly to Bluffton Self Help. Attendees are also encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to assist Bluffton Self Help’s efforts in making Christmas dreams come true for the children in the Bluffton community. For more information, visit www.palmettobluff.com
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lowcountry calendar Handel’s Messiah: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, at First Presbyterian Church. A community-wide presentation of the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” will be hosted in the sanctuary, with chamber orchestra and a community choir. The concert is free. Singers from the community are invited to participate in the community choir. Rehearsals will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 14 in the sanctuary. Dr. Russell Floyd will direct the performance. Visit the church website at www. fpchhi.org or call the church office at 843-681-3696 for information. First Presbyterian Church is located at 540 William Hilton Parkway between mile markers 5 and 6. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: 7 p.m. Dec. 15, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. 17 and 18 at the Island School for the Creative Arts auditorium. In Main Street Youth Theatre’s winter production of Barbara Robinson’s story “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids — probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem — and the fun — when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! To purchase tickets, visit www. msyt.org or call 843-689-MAIN. Adult tickets are $15 and student tickets are $5. To purchase tickets, leave a message. The School for the Creative Arts is located at 10 Wilborn Road on Hilton Head Island. There will also be an artisan market and baked goods from local bakeries an hour before the performance begins. Children can also meet and take pictures with Santa Claus during this time. athletics Sporting Clays Shoot to benefit the Children’s Relief Fund: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at Forest City Gun Club in Savannah. $800 for a squad of four which includes complementary golf cart. $200 entry fee for individual shooters. Golf cart rental can be arranged for squads less than four. All entry fees include boxed lunch, monogrammed hat and four boxes of
shells. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Relief Fund. For more information, call Fuzzy Davis at 912547-1464. The 20th Annual Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K Run and Health Walk: 9 a.m. Dec. 17 on and around the Hilton Head Hospital Center Campus and Main Street. The Family 5K Run & Health Walk features a colorful seasonal theme and provides participants a chance to burn off those extra holiday calories. The race features all standard male and female running divisions. The first 400 participants will receive a long-sleeve event T-shirt, jingle bells and a candy cane. An award ceremony featuring refreshments and door prizes will be held following the race. Holiday prizes will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, plus the top three in each age category will also receive unique holiday awards. Participants are asked to bring gift cards or phone cards for donations to benefit CODA ( Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse ). People who donate gift or phone cards will qualify to win a Holiday Gift Package valued at over $150. The Hilton Head Hospital Jingle Jingle 5K is sponsored by Publix, Savannah Cardiology, Uniform Work & Sport, The Bike Doctor, Atlanta Bread Company, Players Club Fitness Center, Ahh Green Spa, Coastal Plains Insurance and Go Tri Sports. For more information, or to register, visit bearfootsports.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520. Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K: 8:45 a.m. Dec. 31 at Berkeley Place on Buckwalter in Bluffton. The 3rd Annual Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K will start and finish at Cinemark in Bluffton, taking participants down Buckwalter Parkway, onto the Bluffton Parkway, through Buckwalter Place, running around the Care Core building and then back to finish at Cinemark. All participants in the Polar Bear 5K will receive a colorful race T-Shirt. The event will also include an award ceremony and post-race celebration. Entry fee of $25 must be postDecember 2011
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lowcountry calendar marked by Dec. 27. Fee on race day is $30. Proceeds benefit Bluffton High School’s cross country team and Bluffton Fins swim team. Visit www.bearfootsports.com for more information.
Recreation Center at 843-681-7273. Hilton Head Rugby Club Oyster Roast: 2 p.m. until ?, Dec. 10. See sidebaron page 87 for details. remembrance
book signing Julie Chalpan book signing: 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10 at Books n Brew. Titan’s Tales and Other Dog Adoption Love Stories author, Julie Chalpan, will be at Books n Brew to sign her book. In conjunction with the book signing, Palmetto Animal League (PAL) will be there with dogs available for adoption. Part of the proceeds raised will benefit PAL, and will be doubled during this event. Therapy Dogs International #235 will also be at the event with therapy dogs and information about the organization. Two dogs from this organization are included in Titan’s Tales. Titan’s Tales and Other Dog Adoption Love Stories pays tribute to shelter dogs, their caregivers and their new families. Hilton Head Island resident, Julie Chalpan (along with her husband, Keith), adopted Titan, a Jack Russell/beagle mix, more than 13 years ago from a shelter near Atlanta, Ga. Titan is now 15 and loves living on Hilton Head Island. Books n Brew is located at 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 102 in Bluffton. For information on Books n Brew, visit www.booksnbrew.com. festivals Hilton Head Island Winter Wonder Festival: 4-8 p.m. Dec. 9 at Shelter Cove Park. All ages are welcome to enjoy a taste of winter sponsored by Pink Magazine including moon bounces, carnival games, winter hayride, face painting, arts & crafts, tree decorating and live performances from the Main Street Youth Theater and the Bluffton School of Dance. Concessions sold separately with a hot chocolate, s’mores, hot dogs, pizza and much more. All the proceeds of this event benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. For ages 2-15, admission is $10 per child. Parents are free and must remain with their children. For more information, visit www. islandreccenter.org or call the Island 92
Civil War Sesquicentennial: Various times and venues, Dec. 1-4. See sidebar, page 86 for more information. Wreath laying ceremony: Noon, Dec. 10 at Six Oaks Cemetary. Anyone looking to purchase a wreath, volunteer with wreath unloading or attend the event can call 843-671-1343. meetings The American Association of University Women Holiday Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at the Sea Pines Country Club, 30 Governors Road, Hilton Head Island. The Sun City Chimers will be providing the entertainment. The tickets are $25. All are welcome. For more information and reservations call 843-341-6638. League of Women Voters Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Moss Creek Clubhouse. Beaufort County Schools Superintendent Dr. Valerie Truesdale will give a talk titled “The Importance of Civic Engagement.” In keeping with that title, the league will be honoring Loretta Warden, chair of the Hilton Head Island Planning Commission, and Laura Bush, member of the Beaufort County Board of Education, for their service to the community. The public is invited to attend. The cost is $26. For reservations, contact Katie Miller at 843681-6448. art Craft Hilton Head 2011: 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 1-30 the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The debut exhibit from the Fine Arts Crafts Guild will run through Dec. 30 with a special opening Dec. 1. Call 843-681-5060 for more information. New Work by Cabell Heyward: Opening reception 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Charles Street Gallery in Beaufort. The
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A moment, please, for the traditional sights of Christmas — tinsel gently twirling in winter breezes, fireplaces crackling with warmth and sparkling lights festively wrapped around the... palmetto trees? Hey, there are traditions and there are Hilton Head traditions. And this winter, the Sea Pines Resort is bringing back an island favorite with the Harbour Town Lights. Visitors can take in the season islandstyle along the harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece of the display being a towering 30-foot lighted Christmas tree. Area elementary classes have created original works of art that best depict the holiday season in the Lowcountry and the artwork will be displayed in various shop windows around Harbour Town. Visitors will have an opportunity to vote for the artwork they like best by picking up a ballot at any participating Harbour Town shop. In keeping with the spirit of
giving that has permeated the season, there will be opportunities to support the Deep Well Project. Bring a canned good or two or a new unwrapped children’s toy and you can help. Since 1973, the non-profit, volunteer-based Deep Well has been serving the basic needs of the less fortunate on Hilton Head Island.
Schedule of events Dec. 2: Hilton Head Prep Lower School Strings Ensemble; 5 p.m. Hilton Head Prep Middle & Upper School Strings Ensemble; 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9: Santa’s Workshop – Enjoy Christmas Arts & Crafts for children. Make and take with you; 5-7 p.m. Dec. 16: Holiday Fun with Yostie and the Puppet Patrol; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Visit with Santa and have your photo taken with a donation to Deep Well (digital photos provided); 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 17: Enjoy the delightful harmonies of the Hilton Head Vocal Jazz Performers; 2 p.m. The award winning quartet, Wink ‘N’ A Smile, perform your Christmas favorites; 2:30 p.m. Smooth holiday jazz from Kim Halter; 3 p.m.
Dec. 23: Gregg Russell Christmas Concert for the entire family. Then enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus; 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 31: New Year’s Ball Drop from the Harbour Town Lighthouse, 7 p.m. and midnight Live entertainment in The Quarterdeck; 8:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. December 2011
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Ah, the traditional Christmas motorcycle ape...
Inflatable reindeer, cowboys and pirates — must be the Bluffton Christmas parade By Sally Mahan
photos by Rob Kaufman / Kaufman photography
The always-fun, always-unique Bluffton Christmas Parade is an event you won’t want to miss. The 40th annual parade, which will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3, will showcase more than 100 entrants, including bands, floats and walkers. Two of the most popular groups are back this year to entertain parade-goers: the Dancing Reindeer (which never fail to bring smiles to the crowd) and the Ladies Drill Team (which marches, well, to its own beat), and much more. And of course Santa Claus will make an appearance from atop a fire truck at the end of the parade. “We Blufftonians are a little eccentric, and the parade reflects that,” said Tammy Malone, town of Bluffton facilities director. “It’s something that people look forward to all year round.” This year’s parade theme is “Christmas is what you make of it.” To reflect the theme, bands, floats, walkers and all others are encouraged to display what makes Christmas special. The parade will begin at Town Hall and head down Bridge Street to Calhoun Street to May River Road to Pin Oak Street and finish at Oscar Frazier Park. Malone advises parade-goers to get their
spots on the parade route by 10 a.m. because streets in old town start shutting down around that time. The weekend also features other events, including the Town Hall tree lighting at 5 p.m., and the Promenade tree lighting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec.2. “A Christmas Walk in Old Town Bluffton” will also be held that night, and will include live music, Christmas caroling, refreshments, holiday bargains at local shops and more. There will also be free “Holly Jolly Holiday Tours” offered from 5-8 p.m. on the old town trolley, and The Storybook Shoppe on Calhoun will serve cookies and cocoa after the parade. For more information or to enter to march in the parade, call 843-706-4500.
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o matter how big the Lowcountry gets, it seems like it will always be that tight-knit community it was 20 years ago. Few know that like Hilton Head Honday a business that has not only been here for more than 20 years, but has embraced the community as one of its most giving business citizens. “Over the years, we’ve been involved in rec league soccer teams, the high school Christmas basketball tournament; there’s been a lot of community involvement,” said Russell Eddy, who has been with the company since 1989. That tradition of giving has evolved tremendously since Gordon Faulkner purchased the dealership in 1991. Controller Peggy Rapp detailed some of the work being done out of Hilton Head Honda’s new Bluffton home. “We’re very much involved with the Humane Society,” she said. “The owner donates vehicles for their use, and we participate in several Hospice Care of the Lowcountry fundraisers.” It’s a wonder that with all this time spent giving back to the community, the staff has time to sell cars. But sell they do, which three years ago necessitated a move out to a brand-new state-of-the-art facility on S.C. 278 in Bluffton across from the Island West community. Visit www.hiltonheadhonda.com
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lowcountry calendar works of Cabell Heyward, a contemporary oil painter of amazing realism, will be on display Dec. 9 through 31. Based in Beaufort, Heyward’s work has been exhibited in the Atlanta Biennial at the Nexus Contemporary Art Center; the Georgia Museum of Art in Athens; the Peninsula Fine Arts Center in Newport News, Va.; at the Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, and regularly in private collections and in the Charles Street Gallery. His newest works, built with oil paints and found objects, in both 2D and 3D, casts the shadows that are deliberately manipulated and wonderfully sneaky, revealing what does and should exist. The Charles Street Gallery is an established source for Lowcountry and international art, presented within a carefully renovated house surrounded by a lush garden in the middle of Beaufort’s historic district. 843521-9054, thecharlesstreetgallery. com
educational Benny Hudsons’ SeafoodRetail Seafood Market-Tasteful Tuesday: 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at Hudson Seafood Market. Come join the Hudson family and gang for some food and fun. A quick history lesson and seminar on the shrimping industry leads into a live cooking demonstration complete with samples. The Island Winery will also be on hand to pair dishes with the seafood. Bring a beach/folding chair, and your beverage of choice. This is a free event and space is limited, so reservations are required. Stop by the Market at 175 Squire Pope Road or call 843-682-3474 to sign up. Animals of the Lowcountry: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 27 and 29 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. Participants will learn about Lowcountry animals, including the barred owl, corn snake, alligator, opossum, flying squirrel, armadillo and more. Cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children, to attend, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223.
A model Christmas at Pineland Station Through Jan. 2, Pineland Station proudly presents local artist Richard Coyne’s Winter Wonderland Christmas Village. The public is welcome to visit this free public exhibition of a A 200-square-foot sculpted winter wonderland in the round on a raised platform with three trains running through it.
The exhibit occupies the spot in Pineland Station opposite the French Baker and will be open from 3-6 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri. and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dec 3, 10 and 17. The Christmas Village is also available for holiday party rentals. For more information, call 843-6818907. December 2011
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FROM THE HHSO MARY M. BRIGGS, PRESIDENT & CEO hhso.org
HHSO Promotes Music Education for Youth YOUNG ARTISTS This exciting new program is offered to highly motivated and talented young students between grades four and twelve. These young artists will be offered a variety of performance opportunities, the chance to work side by side with some of the HHSO musicians, and support for private lessons with professional teachers and performers. Interested students are interviewed and asked to audition for a jury of musicians after submitting a biography and references. If accepted, their progress will be monitored to chart their progress. Young Artists will work closely with our HHSO orchestra musicians and have the privilege of attending performances of the HHSO and the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. It is our hope that these Young Artists will become an integral part of the HHSO artistic family as well as musical ambassadors to the community at large. STRINGS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB This exciting new program offers 4 hours of strings class per week to young attendees of the Hilton Head Boys and Girls Club. The class is offered after school three days a week and is taught by an HHSO musician. HHSO purchased new violins for the 18 students enrolled in the class, provides compensation to the teacher and provides an assistant to help with the class. YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION Since 2000, the HHSO has sponsored a Youth Concerto Competition that is open to young musicians from across the US Southeast and beyond. The 2012 Competition will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at St Luke’s Church. Finalists will be selected from 62 young instrumentalists, under age 19 from 14 states and Hungary. Applicants submitted recordings with professional level repertoire for Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Marimba and Harp. Nine will be selected to compete in the finals.. EDUCATION OUTREACH Guest Artists of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra concerts and competitors of the HHIPC perform in schools across the county. When possible we invite students to attend performances and rehearsals. The orchestra provides bus transportation to allow interested schools to send students to the early rounds of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. We hope to expand that number in 2012. In all, the HHSO educational programs reach over 2000 school children.
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BIG TASTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND / SALLY KERR-DINEEN
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Congrats, CQ’s, on entering the Readers’ Choice Awards Hall of Fame
Christmas with CQ’s Chef Eric Sayers We thought our readers would love to know what their favorite island chef is cooking for his Christmas Day celebration. Eric Sayers shares his holiday menu of spinach and frisee salad with candied pecans, followed by apricot, walnut stuffed pork loin, and ending with a chocolate peppermint ice cream pie. Let’s not forget about Fido around the holidays; chef Eric includes a recipe for homemade doggy biscuits.
SPINACH AND FRISEE SALAD WITH CANDIED PECANS Fresh, sweet and crunchy, this salad shows off the colors of the season. Salad 3 cups fresh spinach stems removed 1 1/2 cup frisée 3 ounces brie, diced ½ cup dried cranberries 1 apple, diced ½ cup candied pecans (recipe to follow) Pinch coarse kosher salt 2 twists freshly ground pepper ½ to 1 cup Citrus vinaigrette
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE 1-cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon orange zest 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon. Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sugar Salt and pepper Using a hand blender combine all ingredients except olive oil. SLOWLY add oil to emulsify.
CANDIED PECANS 1 egg white 1-cup pecans ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Whisk egg whites until fluffy, add sugar, salt and vanilla. Toss pecans until coated. Spread single layer on waxed paper and bake at 350 F for 10- 15 minutes until golden brown. Cool and break up.
CHEF ERIC’S DOG TREATS Here’s a quick cookie recipe for your canine companion for Christmas or any other holiday. ½ cup milk (add any pan drippings optional) 1 egg 2 Tbsp. peanut butter Pinch sugar 1 ¼ cup whole-wheat flour Combine milk, egg and sugar, mix. Add half of the flour start to form dough, add peanut butter and rest of flour until dough is formed. Roll out and cut into desired shapes. Bake 350 F for 11 minutes, turning halfway through baking time. Cool and share with your furry friend.
A LITTLE ABOUT CHEF ERIC Chef Eric is a graduate from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA). He’s guided the culinary team at CQ’s for the past 12 years and as he says, “It’s home now.” Originally from north of the Mason Dixon line, chef Eric has embraced the South and all its bounty. He strives to use fresh local sustainable ingredients – farm to table and will wander around our farmers markets in search of something special for the menu that evening. Chef Eric’s Yankee spin on traditional Southern cuisine has made him the Readers’ Choice Award winner for 2011. December 2011
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Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Pie Everyone knows that it’s not Christmas without the combination of chocolate and peppermint. The addition of ice cream and caramel sauce is just another tasty little gift. 1 1/4 cup chocolate wafers or Oreos, crushed fine 3 tablespoons melted butter 4 cup chocolate ice cream, softened 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 tablespoons confectionary sugar 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 2 peppermint candy canes, finely crushed Mix chocolate crumbs and melted butter. Lightly grease sides of 9-inch pie pan. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and sides of pie pan. Fold peppermint extract into chocolate ice cream and carefully spread into cooked pie shell and freeze until firm. Sprinkle half the crushed candy canes over the ice cream. Beat the heavy cream until stiff; add confectionary sugar. Spread or dollop over ice cream pie, sprinkle rest of crushed peppermint candy on top. Serve with chocolate and caramel sauce.
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Apricot and Walnut Stuffed Pork Loin A holiday roast that’s easy to carve and presents beautifully on the plate. 1 boneless pork loin (about 3 – 4 pounds) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1-cup panko or fine bread crumbs 1/2-cup apple cider ½ cup dried apricot, chopped 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon minced rosemary 1 teaspoon minced sage
Preheat oven to 400 F. Rinse the pork and pat it dry. Butterfly the roast by first cutting lengthwise about halfway through the roast. Then angle the knife and cut horizontally almost all of the way through, on both sides. Unfold the pork and cut tiny slits in the surface of the meat. Pound with a meat mallet to flatten as much as possible. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper and set aside. Combine breadcrumbs and apple cider, sit for 5 minutes. Add walnuts, apricots, shallots, maple syrup, rosemary and sage. Spread mixture over surface of the pork. Starting with the smallest side of the meat (which should be in the shape of a rectangle), roll up tightly and secure with kitchen string. Coat the bottom of a roasting pan with cooking spray or a little olive oil. Place the roast in the pan and cook at 400 F, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, reduce temperature to 350 F for another 45 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140-145°F. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the kitchen string and slice into 1/2-inch thick slices.
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Atlanta Bread Company: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head. 342-2253. bld
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Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 6895560. ld
Lillian’s stuffed flounder with jumbo crab offers up Europeaninspired seafood nirvana. Call 843-681-8425 and see what else Chef Faisal is cooking up.
Carolina Café: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-4000, ext. 7045. bld Crazy Crab (north end): 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Dragon Express: Chinese takeout. 95 Matthews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 6815191. ld Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8106. ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north end): 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 342-8808. bld Frankie Bones: Reminiscent of Chicago/New York in the 1950s and 1960s. Mondays: Double Down Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Flip Night. Fridays: Late night happy hour. Saturdays: Flip Night. Sundays: All-night happy hour. 1301 Main St., Hilton Head. 6824455. www.frankieboneshhi.com. lds Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head. 6812772. www.hudsonsonthedocks. com. ld Il Carpaccio: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. ld
Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean. com. d Main Street Café: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village, Hilton Head. 689-3999. hiltonheadcafe.com. lds Mangiamo!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 2000 Main
St., Hilton Head. 682-2444. www. hhipizza.com. ld Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld Mickey’s Pub: Pub food, steaks, mussels, grilled pizzas. 435 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6899952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com. ldo
Munchies: Ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Offers a $5 after-school meal for students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. daily, and ready-made brown-bag to-go lunches. 1407 Main St., Hilton Head. 785-3354. ld Old Fort Pub: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation, Hilton Head. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds December 2011
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dining | where to eat Plantation Café and Deli: (north end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 3424472. bl
Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head. 681-3625. ld
Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Dr., Hilton Head. 681-4153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. ldso
Vic’s Tavern: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 681-2228. ld
Skull Creek Boathouse: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. Thursdays: Sunset reggae party. 397 Squire Pope Rd., Hilton Head. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse.com. do Starbucks (north end): 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 6896823
WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 4:30-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesdays: Miami Nights. Wednesday: Ladies’ Night. 1513 Main St., Hilton Head. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. do Yummy House: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive, Hilton Head. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld Hilton HEad — mid-island
Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Tuesday: L80s Night. Fridays: Fish fry. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi. com. ldo Sunset Grille: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road, Hilton Head. 6896744. ldos Tapas: Small dishes served tapasstyle. 11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head. 681-8590. www.tapashiltonhead.com. d TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street, Hilton Head. Offering an expanded lunchtime menu. 681-2900, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twist. Live nightly entertainment. 2 Grasslawn Ave. at the Westin Resort, Hilton Head. 681-4000. ldo 100
Alexander’s: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. ld Arthur’s: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 785-1191. L Bali Hai Family Restaurant: Pacific Rim cuisine with a Southern flair. Open 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-0084 Bistro 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com. ld Bonefish: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3772. ld Café at the Marriott: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 6868488. bl Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A, Hilton Head. 842-2626. cocosonthebeach.com. ld
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WHERE TO EAT | dining MICHAEL ANTHONY’S
32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld Harold’s Diner: Full breakfast and lunch menu. 641 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 842-9292. bl
37 New Orleans Road, Hilton HEad 785-6272 michaelanthonys.com
Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161. ld Café St. Tropez: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 7857425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. ldo Coconutz Sportz Bar: Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 843-842-0043 do Conroy’s: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8499. ds Ela’s Blu Water Grille: Live Music with Dean St. Hillaire & other local favorites. Thursday – Satuday 8pm – till. Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-3030, www.elasgrille. com. ld Flora’s Italian Cafe: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square, Hilton Head. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d French Bakery: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. bl Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 686-5161. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes.
HH prime: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8058. blds Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head. 843-842-0044. Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Award-winning chef creates fresh seafood, pasta and steaks with a breathtaking water view and Mediterranean décor. Early bird specials nightly from 5-7 p.m.; Happy Hour specials nightly from 5-8 p.m. Outdoor seating and private banquet space available. Live music schedule: Tuesdays: Steppin’ Stones (classic rock, on fireworks Tuesdays only). Wednesdays: Alexander Newton (Motown/R&B). Thursdays: David Wingo (soft rock). Fridays: The Earl Williams Band (jazz). Sundays/ Mondays: Joseph The Magician (tableside magic). 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood.com. do Larry’s Giant Subs: Subs, NYCstyle deli sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks. 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. 785-2488. www.larryssubs.com. bld
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dining | where to eat Little Chris Café: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 785-2233. bl Little Venice: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head. 7853300. ld Longhorn Steakhouse: Texas atmosphere for serious carnivores. 841 South Island Square, William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 6864056. ld Ocean Blue: Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 686-8444. ld Old Oyster Factory: 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head. 6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d Pazzo: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 842-9463. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www.myruanthai.com. ld San Miguel’s: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld
11 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head 843-681-8590 tapasofhiltonhead.com Signals Lounge: Crowne Plaza Resort, Hilton Head. 842-2400. Starbucks (mid-island): 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Tuesday: L80s Night. Fridays: Fish fry. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-2570. www. streetmeethhi.com. ldo Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road., Hilton Head. 681-3625. ldo Wholly Cow Ice Creams and Coffee Beans: Handmade ice creams, coffees. 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-2511. www.whollycowicecream.com
Santa Fe Café: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center, Hilton Head. 785-3838. www.santafeofhiltonhead.com. ld
XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes, Hilton Head. 341-8080. xohhi.com
Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: Seafood and steaks on the water. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina, Hilton Head. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket. com. d
A.J.’s Burgers: Specialty burgers, salads, wraps, full bar. 1G New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 843341-3556, ajsburgers.net ldo
Sea Grass Grille: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head. 785-9990. www.seagrassgrille.com. ld
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dining | where to eat Alligator Grille: Everything from tuna to gator, ribs to sushi. Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4888. alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead.com. D Amigos Cafe y Cantina: Ultracasual, funky. 70 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com. ld Angler’s Beach Market Grill: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; family-friendly; dine-in or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld Asian Bistro: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 686-9888. ld Aqua Ocean Grille: Beach Bar open 11 a.m.- Dining room open for dinner 5-10 p.m. MondaysSaturdays. 10 North Forest Beach Drive, 341-3030. ld Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 7857700. www.auntchiladashhi.com ld Beach Break Grill: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F, Hilton Head. 785-2466. Ld Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center, Hilton Head. 785-5504. bl Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacificthemed atmosphere. Live music nightly. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 8 p.m. Mondays: Dueling pia-
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where to eat | dining Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. 4-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. 49 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 6867665. ldo Captain Woody’s: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: Burgers, sandwiches. 4-7 p.m. Mondays-Fridays: Happy Hour. Mondays: Margarita Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Team trivia. Fridays: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo Catch 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi.com. d Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. ld Coligny Bakery: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-4900. bl Coligny Deli & Grill: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4440. ld Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 4-6 p.m.: Happy Hour. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 6717783. corkswinecompany.com. do Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: Steakhouse with high-end specialties. 26 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 341-2333. d
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Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head. 363-2722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Deli by the Beach: Deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 785-7860. ld DelisheeeYo: Tart, fat-free, lowcal, pro-biotic soft serve frozen yogurt; seasonal and organic fresh fruits; organic juice bar; whole food smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-3633. Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-9379. bldo Drydock: 21 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 842-9775. ldo Earle of Sandwich Pub: English pub food, sandwiches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-7767. ld Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-5399. www.electricpianohhi.com o Fat Baby’s: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza. com. ld
18 Harbourside Lane, Hilton Head 843-785-4442 kingfisherseafood.com
Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (south end): 51 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-4788. ld
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dining | where to eat Flamingo House of Doughnuts: 33 Office Park Road #A, Hilton Head Island. 843-686-4606 Flatbread Grill and Bar: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 341-2225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi. com ldo Flavors: Eclectic recipes from around the world. 12 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 843-7853115. ld
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Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 843-842-3131 Fusion: A blend of French, Indian and American cuisine. 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head, in the Gallery of Shoppes. 843715-9365 Gruby’s New York Deli: Traditional deli favorites with an authentic NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes, Hilton Head. 842-9111. bl Harbour Side Cafe: Casual outdoors burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1444. ld Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-2021. bl
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Harbour Town Grill: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 363-8380. bld Hilton Head Diner: Classic-style diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head. 686-2400. bldo Hilton Head Brewing Company: Classic American flavors, homebrewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3900. ldo
Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114, Hilton Head. 843-852-6333, hiltonheadicecreamshop.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-686-5959. www. hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo Hinoki of Kurama: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 7859800. ld Hot Dog Harbour: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 7855400. ld Island Bistro: 10 Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-4777. lds It’s Greek To Me: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-4033. ldo
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where to eat | dining Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 785-3315. blds Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Ave. in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686- 5282. www.javajoeshhi.com bldo Jazz Corner: Eclectic fine dining menu, live music nightly. Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-8620. thejazzcorner.com. do Johnny D’s: Fresh local seafood, produce, house-made cheeses. Park Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 785-2800, johnnydshiltonhead.com ldo Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Dr., Suite 3B, Hilton Head. 785-9070. www. jumpandphilshhi.com. ldo J ust Pasta: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head island. 686-3900. ld Karma / Ultimate Teen Nightlife: 5 Lagoon Road, Hilton Head. 843-424-4016, karmahiltonhead. com o La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4982. ld Lakehouse Restaurant: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1441. bl Land’s End Tavern: Casual family atmosphere overlooking the marina. South Beach Marina, Hilton Head. 671-5456. www.saltydog. com. bld Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: Craft brews, wines and cocktails; fresh-ground burgers, Vienna hot dogs, hand-cut fries. 5-8 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Tuesdays: Pinch the Pint Night.
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Wednesdays: Kick the Keg Night. Thursdays: Burgers and Beer Night. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 842-8966. www.hiltonheadlodge.com. do A Lowcountry Backyard: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including fresh-baked breakfast cakes, sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange, Hilton Head. 785-9273. hhbackyard.com. bld Market Street Cafe: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-4976. www.marketstreecafe.com. ld Marley’s Island Grille: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 6865800. www.marleyshhi.com. do Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com/hiltonhead ldo Michael Anthony’s: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-6272. www. michael-anthonys.com. d Murphy’s Irish Pub: Enjoy a pint and some traditional Irish pub grub. 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 842-3448. www.murphyspubhhi.com. ldo New York City Pizza: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 842-2227. ld December 2011
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dining | where to eat Nick’s Steak & Seafood: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane, Hilton Head. 686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d One Hot Mama’s: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Late-night menu until 1 a.m, bar open until 2 a.m. Tuesdays: Totally ‘80s night with DJ Smalls. 10 p.m. Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays: The Island’s Best Dance Party, with DJ Wee. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head. 682-6262. www.onehotmamas.com. ldso Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina, Hilton Head. 686-3232. palmettobaysunrisecafe.com. bl Patty’s Pig & Pit: 32 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 843-842-5555. ld Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: Awardwinning pizzas. 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-3510. ldO Philly’s Café and Deli: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road, Hilton Head. 785-9966. l Pino Gelato: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, Hilton Head. 842-2822. pinogelato.com Plantation Café and Deli (south end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-9020. bl Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. ldo Red Fish: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head. 6863388. www.redfishofhiltonhead. com. ld Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Dr., Hilton 108
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8 New Orleans Road Hilton Head 843-785-9277 charliesgreenstar.com Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road, Hilton Head. 785-9118. bls Skillets Café: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-3131. skilletscafe.com. bld
Hilton Head. 785-6000. www. studiodining.com. d Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head. 843-342-2611. www.sweetcarolinacupcakes.com Tiki Hut: Beachfront location; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive in the Holiday Inn complex, Hilton Head. 785-5126. o TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: Fresh dough pizzas with premium ingredients you can bake at home; call ahead for faster service. 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center, Hilton Head. 8428253, www.tjstakeandbakepizza. com ld
Smokehouse: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com. ldo
Topside at the Quarterdeck: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 842-1999. d
Southern Coney & Breakfast: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfast. 70 Pope Ave., in Circle Center, Hilton Head. 689-2447. bl
Trattoria Divina: Northern Italian coastal cuisine. 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head. 686-4442, trattoriadivina.com d
Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway, Hilton Head. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes. net. bld
Truffles Cafe (south end): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 8 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-3663. trufflescafe.com. ld
Starbucks (south end): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 Steamers: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 785-2070. www. steamersseafood.com. ld Stellini: Cuisine from New York’s Little Italy. 15 Executive Park Road, Hilton Head. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d Stu’s Surfside: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. 686-7873. ld The Studio: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road,
Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center, Hilton Head. 671-6136. trufflescafe.com. ld Wild Wing Café: 4-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. ThursdaySaturday: Live music. 72 Pope Ave., Hilton Head. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com ldo Wine Times 4: Salads, sandwiches and hors d’oeuvres. ThursdayTuesday: Live music. 6-8 p.m. Wednesday: Free wine tasting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 341-9463. winetimes4.com do December 2011
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dining | where to eat Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines, Hilton Head. 6717327. www.saltydog.com. ld bluffton Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): Ultracasual, funky. 133 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-8226. ld Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 836-9999. ld Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind St., Bluffton. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com ld Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 757-4010. ld British Open Pub: Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 60 Sun City Lane, Bluffton. 705-4005. britishopenpub.net. Ldo Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www.captainwoodys. com. ldo Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: Award-winning barbecue served from Bluffton’s famed red caboose. 815-7675. ldo Claude & Uli’s Bistro: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld Coconuts Bar & Grille: Good food and cold drinks at Bluffton’s only dance club. Open 4 p.m. “until”. 39 Persimmon St., Bluffton. 843757-0602. do Corner Perk: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 816-5674. www.cornerperk.com bl Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street, Bluffton. 757-0508. bl Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar (Bluffton): 4-6 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. 8-11 p.m. Fridays: Live bluegrass music. 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. corkswinecompany. com. do DiVino Fine Italian Cuisine and Steaks: Fine Italian cuisine and fresh local seafood. 1555 Fording Island Road in Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 815-9000. www.divinohiltonhead.com. d 110
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757-6688. ld Longhorn: Classic steaks inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld
2 North Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head 843-341-9379 danielshhi.com
Downtown Deli: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 8155005. downtowndeli.net bl Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (south end): 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 843706-7280. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta (Bluffton): Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. Tuesdays: Live trivia. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-9200. giuseppispizza.com. ld Honeybaked Ham: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 815-7388. bld Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center, Bluffton. 7575831. ld Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 706-9741. www.jimnnicks.com. ld Katie O’Donald’s: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing), Bluffton. 815-5555. www.katieodonalds.com. ldo Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive, Bluffton. 837-3353. bldo Kobe Japanese Restaurant: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive, Bluffton.
May River Grill: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5755. mayrivergrill.com. Closed Sundays. ld Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 878 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 706-0800. www.mellowmushroom.com/bluffton ldo Mi Tierra (Bluffton): 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive, Bluffton. 7577200. ld Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton. 843-705-0925. ld Moe’s Southwest Grill (Bluffton): 3 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. 837-8722. ld Monster Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. 7576466. www.monsterpizzassc. com/pizza. ld Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: European style martini bar and bistro. 5-8 p.m.: Happy Hour. Live entertainment nightly. 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target Center), Bluffton. 843-815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge.com. do Montana’s Grizzly Bar: 4-7 p.m. daily and all day Tuesday: Happy Hour. Nightly specials after 7 p.m. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road, Bluffton. 815-2327. www.
TJ’s Take and Bake pizza 35 Main Street, and 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center, Hilton Head. 681-2900, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com
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dining | where to eat Mulberry Street Trattoria: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and old-world entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 837-2426. lds Panda Chinese Restaurant: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road, Bluffton. 815-6790. ld Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: Award-winning pizzas. Berkeley Place off Buckwalter. 757-3500. ldO Pepper’s Porch and Back Bar: 1255 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-2295. www.peppersporch. com do Pour Richard’s: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort”; features Bluffton’s only wood-fire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton. With new spring menu; now open Monday nights. 843-7571999. www.pourrichardsbluffton.com do The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Rd. Food, happy hour, and three big screen HDTVs right by the Old Carolina Clubhouse. d Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village, Bluffton. 757-9479. www.myruanthai.com. ld Saigon Cafe: Vietnamese cuisine from soups to sandwiches. 1304 Fording Island Rd., Bluffton. 843-837-1800. www. saigoncafeofhiltonhead.com. bld Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Rd. Ste 105. Great sushi and teppanyaki favorites. 7069222. ld Sigler’s Rotisserie: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton. 815-5030. d Sippin’ Cow Cafe: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-5051. bl 112
Squat N’ Gobble: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road, Bluffton. 757-4242. bld Stooges Cafe: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and dessert menu. 25 Sherington Drive, Bluffton. 706-6178. bl Sublime Prime: 163 Bluffton Rd., Suite F. Sizzling steaks, wine and more. 815-6900. d Under the Oaks Tavern: 8 Pin Oak St. Handmade pastas, tapas dishes and satays inside or outside under a big oak tree will, as will private rooms and two bars. 815-3466. do The Tavern: 51 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 3G, in the Riverwalk Business Park, Ridgeland. Open Mondays-Saturdays for lunch and dinner. 843-645-2333. www.tavernatriverwalk.com ld Truffles Cafe: Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 91 Towne Drive, Bluffton. 815-5551. trufflescafe. com. ld Upper Crust: Pizza, subs, grinders, pasta, wraps, salads. Moss Creek Village, Bluffton. 837-5111. ld Vineyard 55: Premier Wine, Cheese and Craft Beer Boutique offering wine and artisanal cheese tastings. Space available for private events. 55 Calhoun Street. d Walnuts Café: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park, Bluffton. 815-2877. bls Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. 8379453. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com ld Daufuskie island Marshside Mama’s Cafe: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld M
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CHRISTMAS IN ‘THE CONFESSIONAL’ Award-winning wine room pairs perfectly with a yuletide delight in Belfair. BY DEBI LYNES & LISA CARROLL / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROB KAUFMAN
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pon entering the home of Frank and Julie Pollock, where European countryside meets coastal South Carolina living, it’s hard not to be impressed with the sophistication and meticulous landscaping of this wide, inviting property. The Pollocks have successfully integrated a Lowcountry lifestyle with their time spent living near Milano, Italy into the beautiful natural surroundings of their property at 7 Cooper Court in Belfair Plantation. “We closed on the property in June of 2010 and moved in last Thanksgiving,” said Julie. “We are very excited to celebrate and make new Christmas traditions in our home. Being a part of the 2011 Christmas Tour of Homes will allow us to share what we love with others. This home and property is a very special place.” Julie, with the help of interior decorator Laura Cherewko, has decorated her home in what she calls a traditional holiday motif, which translates into lots of natural foliage and decorations that complement and enhance the existing décor. Julie’s goal during the holiday season is to present a home that is intimate, warm, inviting and prepared for the holidays with the utmost in subtle charms.
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A beautiful brick entrance and a natural landscape filled with blooming florals sets the tone on the way inside this French countryside architectural dream home. The entryway leads to the dining room, with its powerful combination of dramatically lit cabinetry on one side and a massive fireplace on the opposite wall. The scale of the dining room table anchors the space and is the perfect complement for the fireplace. “We especially like having a yuletide log burning in the fireplace during Christmas,” said Julie. “It sets the tone for our holiday fun.” The kitchen blends with the main living space in a creative masterpiece that capitalizes on the wonderful views of the property. It is evident by the design of this room that Julie is an accomplished cook and that there is a love of food, wine and entertain-
ing. Architectural details are captured throughout the space. The butter-cream-and-chocolate painted custom cabinetry complements the honed granite countertops and adds to the spacious feel of the room. Custom beams solidify the design style. Comfortable seating completes this irresistible area. Of special note is a wine bottle chandelier in the breakfast nook that adds a special detail of color and light. The main house is but a fraction of this magnificent compound. Beyond its doors, the property dazzles with a beautiful water feature, reflecting pond and pool as well as a perfectly manicured lawn with an abundance of greenery lovingly maintained by private gardener, Ben Turner. A guest house, complete with two bedrooms for visitors and a new grandchild, is wonderfully
27th annual Christmas Tour of Homes To see the Pollock residence and five other Belfair residences decorated for the holidays, head to the 27th annual Christmas Tour of Homes coordinated by the Hilton Head Choral Society. The self-guided tour of homes and the Belfair clubhouse runs from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 4. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance, $30 day of tour at the Gateway Real Estate office inside the Belfair gates. Advanced ticket sales are available on Hilton Head Island at Burke’s Pharmacy, Christie’s Hallmark, Pretty Papers and Pyramids/Group 3 Design or in Bluffton at Markel’s Gifts or Christie’s Hallmark. Tickets are also available online at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org.
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comfortable and well-appointed. The confessional, as it is affectionately called, appears to be a chapel but is in fact a high-tech wine room and smoking lounge with cork walls vented to absorb sound. “This was Frank’s vision,” said Julie. “It was originally just a façade for storage. With the help of Full Circle Construction, we now have a great space to entertain where we can relax and talk the night away. And, they just won an HBA award for the space!” Last but not least is Frank’s office, a separate building rich in color, texture and framed accolades. As both a functional office and great place to watch news and sports, it’s the perfect place for Frank to work or relax.
Julie and Frank are world travelers and connoisseurs of many things, and this home is a reflection of all that they enjoy. With Frank traveling extensively, this Christmas will be one of relaxation and fun when this couple gets together to enjoy their personalized retreat and welcome visiting family. M
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Back to basics Could a resurgence of the “old Hilton Head” architectural style be the next big thing?
BY SALLY MAHAN
To the folks who live here, Hilton Head can sometimes seem a congested paradise. But there was a time, not long ago, when there was no bridge to the island, no paved roads, no electricity and no phone service. But oh, how times do change.
RADICAL THOUGHTS Charles Fraser was the son of an Army general, Joseph Fraser, who, along with five partners, bought 18,000 acres on Hilton Head in 1949 for timbering. But Charles was a young man with radical ideas about development and preserving the environment. While studying law at Yale University, he admired Harvard professor of landscape architecture, Hideo Sasaki, who had what were considered unconventional ideas regarding development that respected the environment. So, Fraser persuaded his father to sell him 4,500 acres on Hilton Head’s south end. In 1956, he founded the Sea Pines Co., and in 1959 a bridge to the island was built. Sasaki and Fraser created a master plan with very strict land-use covenants for Sea Pines, and development got under way. Young architects and landscape architects were sitting up and taking notice. Ed Pinckney, one of the early landscape architects to work on Sea Pines homes and currently of Pinckney Associates in Bluffton, said he was a Clemson architecture student when he met Fraser is the 1950s. “He just bowled me over with his enthusiasm and plans for the future of this wilderness island. Hilton Head was an oasis for young architects doing contemporary architecture, which was similar to architecture being done in California at the time. Many of my classmates recognized that and gravitated toward Hilton Head.”
THE ‘LOOK’ Fraser, along with John Wade, Doug Corkern, Peter McGinty and others, created the “Hilton Head look,” according to “Three Decades of Hilton Head Island Architecture, 1965-1995,” by Margaret Greer. That style included small houses with wood shingles, wide overhang eaves, cypress stained to blend in with the environment, screened-in porches and landscape with native plants. “Fraser also insisted that colors and materials were literally camouflaged in the natural plant material of this maritime forest,” said Pinckney. “Colors of houses were muted earth tones that blended with the bark on trees.” Architect Sam McCleskey, of McCleskey and Associates in Bluffton, interned in 1968 with Corkern, eventually moving to Hilton Head in 1973. He said Fraser’s enthusiasm for Sea Pines was contagious during a tour he took with him of Sea Pines in 1968. “He was truly excited about 132 132
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details … he was so proud of this accomplishment,” said McCleskey. “He realized that community planning involved more than just plans. He wanted to produce a community that was harmonious, one where residences complemented each other, where there were size limitations on homes. Charles Fraser was able to look outside of the box.”
Architecture, ideas change “This wasn’t a full-time community,” said Pinckney. “This was a place for vacationers, weekenders, those interested in a second home near the ocean in a mild climate. But Charles was so successful in catering to families that more and more people came.”
As time marched on, so did demand for permanent homes on the island and more development. “With rising land prices and a change in public taste, the original architectural style has largely been abandoned in favor of ever larger private residences, and historically derivative styles from around the world,” said McCleskey. “The best examples of that early architecture were houses built from1961-1973 in Sea Pines. Many of these houses have been torn down for larger residences.” The Great Real Estate Recession of 1974 helped shift the original architectural intent. “The whole nation was in a recession and real estate markets got soft,” said Pinckney. “So what happened was there were compro-
mises. Now you’d see red brick, white columns, stucco rather than wood and homes not blending in with nature. “It’s gotten to the point now where architectural review boards have a really hard time controlling scale, size and blending with nature, which is now almost used in the past tense.” In 1978, other styles also took hold on the island, writes Greer. These houses were characterized by open designs, greenhouse-like bay windows, sliding glass doors, light-colored stucco, gables, bonus rooms and lots of daylight. In the ’80s and ’90s, other architectural items became popular. People often wanted large homes with stucco softened by coquina, white trim, floorto-ceiling glass, columns inside
and out and traditional Georgian architecture. And architects and landscape architects have often had to go with the flow. But Pinckney said there may be a movement back in the direction of Charles Fraser’s original plans. “I hear some of the old-time Sea Pines residents are strongly in favor of strengthening Fraser’s nature-blending concepts. “Design and continuity of architecture and nature were important factors in creating our community and in preserving the environment. Covenants and restrictions on property should be there no matter how many times a house is sold. It’s a way to control quality, and not only quality of design, but the quality of community.”
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LIKE STEPPING INTO A DESIGNER MODEL HOME. The pool has a very private setting with hedges of bamboo and wax myrtles. Conveniently located to the entrance of Hilton Head Plantation, this home features 3 BR, 2.5 BA, Formal LR & DR, plus Eat-in Kitchen/Family Room. The ceilings are high and all of the flooring is wood or tile. Granite, Stainless Steel and more. $498,500
PRIVATE PARADISE on Hilton Head Island with pool, hot tub and expansive screened porch - a great location for an outdoor kitchen. Located in Hilton Head Plantation near golf, tennis, bike trails and a short ride to schools, shopping and the beach. 4 BR/ 3.5 BA, 2nd floor loft, Living & Dining Rooms, Eat-in Kitchen and 2-car Garage - very private setting, but close to everything. $498,500
OUTSTANDING Hilton Head Plantation home on a great street. Lagoon view, short walk to the Port Royal Sound. 4 BR or 3 plus a Bonus room with full bath, open floor plan, DR & Eatin Kitchen/Family Room, wood floors and high ceilings, mature landscaping, 2-car garage. Totally new interior paint and carpet. $495,000
TRUE LOWCOUNTRY 4 Bedroom, 3 ½ Bath home on a large cul-de-sac wooded lot. First floor master, LR & DR, Eat-in Kitchen, Family Room, Screened Porch. Just painted outside, circular drive, 2-car garage, wood floors, split bedroom floorplan with large loft area. $450,000
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SHORT WALK TO PORT ROYAL SOUND and a golf view of Oyster Reef Golf Club’s 8th Green and 9th Fairway! Private oversized patio homesite has 4 BR/ 2.5 BA home. Formal LR & DR with a fantastic kitchen/family room combo. Two fireplaces, first floor master bedroom, and mature landscaping. $464,000
ENJOY ROOKERY NEIGHBORHOOD pool and long Lagoon Views from the HHP home. Close to HHP’s Main Entrance, dining & shopping, only a bike ride to the Beach. This HHP home features 3 BR. 3 BA, Formal LR & DR plus an eat-in Kitchen. The Rookery is one of HHP’s most unique communities with neighborhood get togethers. $428,500
IN THE HEART OF HILTON HEAD PLANTATION between Spring Lake recreation area and Dolphin Head Beach Park. Totally updated home with wood floors and high smooth ceilings. New baths, stainless steel appliances and granite tops. 2-car garage, fireplace, screened porch and more. $405,000
PANORAMIC VIEW of Oyster Reef’s 9th fairway and walking distance to the Port Royal Sound! This Hilton Head Plantation home has 3 BR, a large master bath, 2-car garage, screened porch and more. Enjoy watching the golfers from your own private deck. $309,000
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ENJOY YOUR MORNING COFFEE viewing the sunrise over your pristine private lagoon. The pie shaped end of cul-de-sac homesite which has open space to one side offers a very private setting. Formal living & dining rooms as well as the kitchen & family room have stone tile flooring. The bedrooms are large and have walk-in closets. There are 2 1/2 baths and a 2-car garage. $298,500
OUTSTANDING WATER VIEWS from this 4th floor condo in HHP just off Skull Creek.The Governor’s Harbour/Village West grounds are lush with pool. Views from this 2 BR unit span Skull Creek to the Hilton Head Bridge. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, 4th of July Fireworks and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway and docks. Features include higher ceilings, skylights, Jacuzzi tub and screened deck. $289,000
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY to own a 3 BR/2BA home in HHP for under $250,000. Used as a 2nd home for the past 10 years. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and very near the Spring Lake Recreation Area. Situated on a natural landscaped patio homesite. Interior features wood floors high ceilings in the living room, gas/wood burning fireplace, large eat-in kitchen and an expansive laundry/storage/arts & crafts room. The roof and HVAC system are both less than 2 year old. $242,000
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MARSH FRONT contemporary home in Moss Creek. Owners enjoy two outstanding private golf courses, a new health club and pool area, have access to dockage on McKays Creek.The club house has just been redone. Home features high smooth ceilings, wood floors, split bedroom 3 BR, 3.5 BA, formal LR & DR and an expansive kitchen/family room. 2-car garage with extra under the home storage and a rear wrap around deck. $485,000
MOSS CREEK Tropical paradise pool deck, lush privacy hedge on oversized corner lot. The outside seating areas, very inviting pool and double fairway golf view make this property just like a walk in the park! 3 BR, Split level, 2 Fireplaces, Family Room, LR, DR, Eat-in Kitchen and large Garage & Outside Storage Building. Circular driveway in front and a private drive to the garage on the side. $398,500
CONVENIENT LOCATION near the bridge to Hilton Head in Buckingham Landing. Lowcountry style two story home with 3 BR, 1st floor master, elevator, wood floors, stainless steel appliances, covered front porch and large rear deck. Zoned to allow for an at-home office – current owner has a 3 room suite for his legal practice. $348,500
HOUSE, LOCATION, PRICE – THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! Gorgeous lagoon views from the front & back of this privately fenced-in 3 BR home with a Study & Bonus Room. Completely upgraded with S/S appliances, crown molding, surround sound, granite counters & stone flooring in the kitchen and baths and new patio. Oversized, courtyard entry, 2-car garage. $289,000
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THIS 2-STORY GOLF COTTAGE at 26 Gables Lane features a screened in porch and back patio with a gas grill hookup. Other features of this 2 BR/ 2.5 BA plus a den home are tile and Berber floors, fireplace, and a first floor master. A great long view of the golf course and a lagoon complement this ready to move into home. $184,900
TWO PROPERTIES! 3 BR/ 2 BA with screened porch on Ground Floor or 2 BR/ 2 BA 2nd Floor Condo with a sun room overlooking the woods. The Reserve at Woodbridge is a gated community with a community pool, fitness center, car wash, trash service and more! $115,000 / $95,000
197 STONEY CROSSING This 2-story home has a first floor master and a 2-car garage overlooking the woods. There are three more bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Other features of this home include an eat-in kitchen and a screened-in porch. Edgefield has a community pool, playground, and basketball court. It is located close to the schools and the Publix shopping center. $110,000
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THIS LARGE HOME overlooks a lagoon from the fenced-in backyard. Custom paint and granite counters update this 4 BR/ 2.5 BA in The Farm. Features of this home include formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen, and fireplace in the great room. The Farm is located within walking distance from the public schools and the Buckwalter Recreation Park. It is also located near the Publix grocery store and new Buckwalter entertainment complex. $179,000
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16 PRIMROSE LANE Oversized lot covered with Hardwoods, Golf & Lagoon Views $274,900 REDUCED
HAMPTON HALL REDUCED OVER $1,000,000 FORECLOSURE 3 BR, 2.5 bath townhome has a one car garage and is located within walking distance of the amenities. Other features include French doors to the back patio, ceiling fans and a whirlpool tub. Wellstone is a townhome community located near the new Bluffton middle school and has a clubhouse, swimming pool, and community playground. $119,900
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WALK TO THE BEACH from this 5th row Corner Heron Street Home 6BR/6BA beach home ideal for permanent home, 2nd home, or rental property. Private deck w/pool, hot tub, direct access to full BA on 1st floor, ground level Activity Rm, 1st Floor Great Rm, open Kitchen with s/s appliances, Utility Rm, 2 Master Suites (one on 1st floor), limestone flooring, 3+ Car Garage, FP & more! Fully furnished and on rental market! Short Sale. $1,142,500
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MODEL PERFECT in every way! Former builders personal home in The Golf Club combines quality with outstanding design. 4 BRʼs, 4 BAʼs plus 2 Half BAʼs. 5500SF of pure luxury. Formal LR & DR. Master Suite w/exercise, 3 Guest Suites. Media Room, Office, Bar & Pool House. $995,000
BEAUTIFUL SPACIOUS OCEANSIDE VILLA in the Leamington section. Spacious, like-new 3 BR, 3 BA (2 Master Suites) and a fabulous wrap-around Screened Porch. Covered Parking. Beautiful Pool with Jacuzzi. Great Rentals. $799,000
FORMER McNAIR BUILDERS Model Home overlooking the 16th Fairway of The Golf Club - Indigo Run. 4 BR and 4 1/2 Bath home. Elegant Living and Dining Room. Chefʼs Kitchen/Family Room. Study. 4th BR separate Cabana overlooking a courtyard Pool. $769,900
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GORGEOUS HOME w/lagoon, green, multiple fairway views features a huge backyard complete w/eagles nest (they pick best place to live!) 4 BR + office + loft space, 2 fireplaces, granite & gas range Just steps to private community pool. 2 car garage. $659,000
SPACIOUS 5 BR or 4 BR + Bonus Rm Home w/ 5.5 BAʼs with a beautiful Golf View. Large Great Rm w/12 Ft ceilings. Beautiful Kitchen w/ granite countertops. Formal DR. Large Master Suite. Office & Covered Porch. $595,000
SPACIOUS Cambridge built custom home overlooking the Bear Creek Golf Course. Volume ceilings in this 4 BR, 3.5 BA home with a Living & Dining Room. Very open Kitchen-Breakfast-Family Room. Large upstairs Bonus Room/Entertainment Room plus Study. Great Value. $565,000
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SOUGHT AFTER 4 BR/4 BA maintenance free villa. Perfect retirement or 2nd Home. 3000SF + of luxury overlooking the lagoon/18th Fwy of The Golf Club. Walk to the Clubhouse. Beautiful Great Room, Chefʼs Kitchen. Large private Master Suite, private elevator + an oversized 2-Car Garage. $549,000
BEAUTIFUL 5BR or 4 BR home + Study. Model Perfect home at the end of a culde-sac in the Victory Point section. Beautiful LR & DR w/hardwood floors. Chefʼs Kitchen w/Viking Gas Cooktop & double oven. Spacious Family Room, Master Suite, & Bonus Room. Overlooks the golf course. $549,000
SPACIOUS HOME w/a Screened Lanai, Pool/Spa overlooking the 9th Fwy and Lagoon of private Dolphin Head Golf Course. Elegant LR and DR w/volume ceilings. Huge Kitchen w/Quaker Maid Cabinets opening to a large Family Room. Large Master Suite + a Study. Spacious Guest BRʼs. Heating/cooled Workshop or Hobby Room off Garage. $525,000
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SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEW from this sought after first floor villa with stairs leading down from the balcony to the ocean. Sea Cloisters is the “jewel” of Folly Field. Only 64 units. Oceanfront Pool and Security Gate. $525,000
BEAUTIFUL Tom Peeples built home on OLD FORT DRIVE within a short walk to the Country Club of Hilton Head and Skull Creek Marina. 3 BRʼs + spacious LR and DR w/hardwood floors. Kitchen which opens to a large Breakfast/Family Room. New Carolina Room and spacious Master Suite. $519,000
SPACIOUS and remodeled home with lagoon/golf view. 3 BRʼs + a light filled study which could be 4th BR. Great room w/volume ceilings. Chefʼs Kitchen opening to an elegant DR. Large Master Suite. Picturesque setting on an oversized homesite. $499,000
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COURTYARD AT SKULL CREEK New townhomes across from The Country Club of HH & within walking distance to Old Fort Pub & Skull Creek Marina. 3 BRʼs and 3.5 BAʼs. Top of the line appointments, private elevator and 2 car garage. $499,000
LOT 2 SINGLETON PLACE - “SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST”. Expansive Ocean Views from the last remaining homesite at Singleton Shores Manor. Approved Dream Home Design to fit perfectly on this homesite. Opportunity knocks for the best value ocean view homesite in this private enclave of homes. $495,000
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BEST VALUE! Great Family home with over 3000 Sq. Ft. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + a Bonus Room. Living & Dining Room. Large Kitchen opening to a large Family Room. Spacious Bonus Room (4th Bedroom). $489,000
STATELY Custom Home on 2+ Acres. Estate Side + close to the main gate + Equestrian Center. Formal LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Bkʼfast Room. Light-filled Family Room - Study, Large Porch overlooking Swimming Pool + white picket fence. Zoned for horses. $479,000
BEAUTIFUL HOME nestled in the woods overlooking the 11th Fwy. Cottage style decor with 3 BRʼs, 2.5 Baths + a huge Bonus Room. Great Room w/fireplace and builtins. Kitchen w/granite and stainless steel appliances. Formal DR with built-in china closet & bead board. First floor MBR. Screened porch with slate floor. $450,000
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INCREDIBLE Lake and Golf View home in Palmetto Hall. This property has been deeded down to the waterʼs edge. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + Bonus Room w/3.5 BAʼs. Beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen w/Hickory cabinets. Screened Porch. 2 Car Garage with Golf Cart Garage. $449,000
MODEL PERFECT HOME on a beautifully landscaped lot overlooking Dolphin Head Golf Course. 3 BRʼs 2.5 BAʼs. Designer Decorated LR & DR. Updated Kitchen/ Breakfast Rm opening to Family Rm. Elegant MBR. Large stone paver Patio w/ stack stone wall. $419,000
SPACIOUS 3 BR, 3.5 BA Home w/beautiful updated features. Beautiful lagoon/ golf view. Very open LR & DR. Light-filled Kitchen /Breakfast/Family Room. Large private downstairs Master Suite w/3 closets. Walk to the Country Club of Hilton Head and Skull Creek Marina. $417,000
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ISLAND LIVING without Island pricing. Rare opportunity. Custom home nestled between Old House Creek & Jarvis Creek. 2900+SF Charleston style home. 3BR/3BA, 100 year old Heart Pine flooring. Great Rm, Chefʼs Kitchen. Elegant Master Suite. Multiple Porches. 3 Car Garage + Workshop. $399,000
MODEL PERFECT “GLENWOOD” home overlooking the 6th & 7th Fwy. 3 BRʼs + a Study (4th BR). Beautiful landscaping & a fenced backyard. Spacious Great Room w/ custom built-in. Formal DR. Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & chiseled tile flooring. Large MBR. Split Bedroom plan. 2 Car Garage. Private cul-de-sac street. $329,000
LOW COUNTRY home in move-in condition. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths plus a 2 Car Garage. Great Room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Kitchen opens to Breakfast Room. Hardwood floors. First floor Master with separate Office/Sitting Room. Great Value! $315,000
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BEAUTIFUL EVIAN VILLA 1st Floor Flat totally renovated in 2006. Incredible Lagoon/Golf View from this 2BR, 2BA villa. Beautifully furnished + perfect for a second home or vacation rental. $299,000
THE GREENS VILLA Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome overlooking the golf course. Walking distance to the Shipyard Beach Club. Fully furnished and used only as a 2nd home. $299,000
A-330 HILTON HEAD BEACH AND TENNIS VILLAS Beautiful Ocean View Villa. Completely updated in Spring of 2011 and ready for your use and great rentals. Community has a gated entrance and a beautiful oceanfront pool and restaurant. $150,000
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LOT 25 BARTONS RUN DRIVE . . . .$94,250 LOT 40 FOXCHASE LANE. . . . . . . . .$115,895
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LOT 173 SPARTINA CRESCENT . . . .$189,000
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LOT 186 BEAR CREEK DRIVE . . . . .$374,500
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LOT 63 HUMMOCK PLACE . . . . . . .$139,000 LOT 663 COLONIAL DRIVE . . . . . . .$169,000 LOT 633 COLONIAL DRIVE . . . . . . .$179,000 LOT 29 BALSAMS COURT . . . . . . . .$185,000 LOT 1 LINDEN PLACE . . . . . . . . . . .$199,000 LOT 33 LARIUM PLACE . . . . . . . . . .$236,000 LOT 35 RIVER CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . .$249,000 LOT 9 WEDGEFIELD DRIVE . . . . . . .$285,000 LOT 10 WHEELER DRIVE . . . . . . . . .$299,000 LOT 582 COLONIAL DRIVE . . . . . . .$299,000
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SEA PINES OCEANFRONT – Timeless architecture & quality of centuries old estate, 5BR, 4BA, 2HBA & billiard room. Exquisite! Newly built. HH’s most stable beach. $4,900,000. Call Betty.
3 LONG MARSH LANE – SEA PINES – Unique home on Marsh Island with only 20 homes. Immaculate 3 BR, 3 BA plus bonus room, oak flooring, 9/10’ ceilings, 2 decks facing marsh. High quality. $775,000
42 N. SEA PINES DRIVE – 4 bedroom ocean-oriented Sea Pines home with beautiful golf and lagoon views, screened porch, family room, heated pool and proven rental history. $795,000 Furn.
LONG COVE — 9 GOOD HOPE – Stunning completely remodeled designer appointed on cul de sac near marina and park this 4 bed/4 ½ ba plus den, family room features high ceilings, stone and wood floors, elevator, lagoon views and more. Below appraisal at $649,000
40 WEXFORD ON THE GREEN – Fabulous 4/4 Freestanding townhouse with super views of Broad Creek and marsh. 12’ smooth ceilings, crown moldings, plantation shutters, bonus room and so much more. Immaculate move in condition. $895,000 $795,000
SEA PINES – 354 GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Charming 3 bd/3ba villa with beautiful golf views of Heron Point, handsome brick fpl, spacious Carolina/TV room and wood flooring. $409,000 furn.
SEA PINES OCEANFRONT – Fabulous 6 br/6 ba home plus den, rec room & office constructed with wood pilings on deep lot with 100’ on HH’s most stable protected oceanfront! Long entry, circle drive, 3 car garage. Terrific value at $3,499,000.
16 FERN COURT – This is a truly ONE OF A KIND home on HTGL overlooking 2nd and 6th Greens and 3rd Tee. 4BR/4BA/2 superb construction, antique heart pine floors, trim and moldings in Li/Great Room. Fantastic rentals. Too many features to list. MUST see. $1,098,000 Furn.
904 CUTTER COURT – Best 2 BR villa in Harbour Town located across from Harbour Town Clubhouse. First floor location with private courtyard patio. Great rental history and beautifully updated. $369,000 furn.
18 SPINNAKER – HARBOUR TOWN – Decorator furnished & remodeled 3BR, 3BA plus loft townhome with a view of Calibogue Sound. Wood floors, fireplace, wet bar, smooth ceilings & updated kitchen. $599,000 furn.
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SEA PINES – 24 SANDHILL CRANE – Magnificent Mediterranean style oceanfront home in Sea Pines. 5 BR, 5.5 BA, built in 2000. Fantastic Rental Income. $4,495,000 $3,995,000 Call Ingrid.
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The TEAM approach to Island Real Estate
Forest Frank • Laura Cramer • Linda Frank • Carol Cramer • Bob Clark
What makes us unique...The five principals of Clark, Cramer & Frank (pictured above) have over 60 years of experience in island real estate. And whether you’re buying or selling, our team approach gives you access to all of that experience, because the entire team is involved in all aspects of the process.
This cooperative approach has not only amassed a track record of closings that since 2007 has eclipsed that of 99% of all Hilton Head Island agents and teams, but also afforded us an unsurpassed reputation for customer satisfaction. Please contact one of the Clark, Cramer & Frank team members to discover how you can use our collaborative approach to create the finest real estate experience of your life. South Beach Marina Office
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Nestled within an enclave of only 13 homes 29 Spanish Pointe is an over 7,000 sq.ft. home on 2.3 acres. Private dock has 2 boat lifts (one for jet skis), pool and 2 detached guest suites. Wine cellar, media room, 2 offices, garages for 4 cars, a bicycle garage, multiple entertaining areas and music room only touch on the individuality of this grand home. Owner will consider taking a home or commercial property in trade. MLS#308780 $1,995,000
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191 SUMMERTON – $499,900 Gorgeous 4 BR 4.5 BA Home built in 2006 Many Upgrades. Great Location with fabulous view of the lake. Shows like a model.
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LONG COVE HOMESITES
924 CUTTER COURT VILLAS $449,000 Updated 3 BR 3 BA Villa, Top floor unit and all on one level
3133 – $990,000 3 BR 3 BA. Direct Oceanfront with Oceanviews.
11 DELTA - $249,000 Full size with lagoon and marsh views out to Broad Creek
1796 BLUFF VILLAS $434,000 Beautiful 2 BR 2 BA flat. Ground level with nice patio. View of Braddock Cove. Great rentals
12 RETREAT - $649,000 Newer 4BR 4BA Home with 3,000 SF of Upgrades. Solid Doors, High Ceilings, Great Bedroom Separation, Master Bath has walk thru shower that must be seen. Rear Courtyard out to Golf Course.
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3523 – $699,000 2 BR 2 BA Interior 5th Flr Penthouse Breathtaking Ocean Views
15 KINGS TREE - $229,000 Full size with excellent lagoon view
2418 – $495,000 2 BR 2 BA – Good Rentals
4 RAVENSWOOD - $229,000 Full size wooded view
3421 – $509,000 2 BR 2 BA. Nice ocean view over pool
13 TRIMBLESTONE – $177,000 Full size golf view
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THE GOOD LIFE
SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM To submit photos and announcements, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “Weddings.”
A little bit of lifestyle before you go
weddings
MOORE/SONI
HARTLEY/VARNEY
Kristen Moore and Ketan Soni. Married Oct. 22, 2011. Ceremony at Palmetto Hall Plantation.
Jake Hartley and Kyra Varney. Married Oct. 8, 2011. Ceremony and reception at the Shipyard Beach Club.
SAVE THE DATE: Hilton Head Monthly’s Bridal Showcase is 1-4 p.m. Feb. 19 at Hampton Hall Clubhouse.
Hiltonhead Bridalshow.com Everything you need to know about weddings in the Lowcountry
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RUGGERI/ FELTNER Ms. Linda Marcum of Hilton Head Island is thrilled to announce the engagement of her son Eric Feltner to Rachel Ruggeri of Pittsburgh, Pa. The couple were engaged last March on the island, where they met. A May wedding is planned.
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One-of-a-kind jewelry uniquely handcrafted in sterling silver with freshwater pearls and/or semi-precious gemstones. It’s art you can wear!
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CHILL Here in the Lowcountry, we tend to start piling on the blankets the second the mercury drops into the 40s.
But that doesn’t mean we can’t still appreciate some of the hottest new looks in cold-weather gear. With one eye on the thermostat, we asked some area outdoor clothing experts, including Fuel Clothing Co. and Outside Hilton Head, to bundle us up in the coolest fashions.
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That’s all well and good, but where am I supposed to wear this stuff? So now that you’ve got all this fresh cold weather gear, where can you go to show it off? Here are six options for tearing up some powder in style this winter.
BEECH MOUNTAIN RESORT – BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC. 800-438-2093 Snowfall 2009-2010: 122”* Approx. travel time: 5:30
Beech Mountain caters more to the family crowd, with a full village boasting a 7,000-square-foot skating rink. Eight lifts carry you up to the fifteen slopes, and boarders can shred through a terrain park stuffed with rails, boxes, butter pads, rainbow boxes and more (don’t worry, these words all mean something to snowboarders).
SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT – SUGAR MOUNTAIN, NC. 800-784-2768 Snowfall 2009-2010: 118”* Approx. travel time: 6:00
The largest ski area in North Carolina by roughly 20 acres, Sugar Mountain is also home to the Tarheel State’s largest vertical drop at a spine-tingling 1,200 feet.
CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA – MAGGIE VALLEY, NC. 800-768-0285 Snowfall 2010-2011: 66.7” Approx. travel time: 5:30 For beginners, Cataloochee Ski Area offers rolling slopes like
Rabbit Hill and Easy Way, but experts would be well served to duel with gravity on the aptly-named upper and lower Omigosh runs. The cat cage terrain park gives boarders plenty to grind on.
APPALACHIAN SKI MOUNTAIN – BLOWING ROCK, NC. 800-322-2373 Snowfall 2010-2011: 62.6” Approx. travel time: 5:30
Appalachian boasts10 slopes, three terrain parks and a panoramic outdoor ice skating arena, plus midnight skiing every Friday and Saturday. Boarders take note: The terrain parks are sick, boasting enough rails and boxes to choke a yeti.
SAPPHIRE VALLEY SKI AREA – SAPPHIRE, NC. 828-743-2251 Snowfall 2010-2011: 23.1” Approx. travel time: 5:30 At Sapphire Valley, the 1,600-foot main run, 350-foot beginner run and terrain park are just a part of the action. The resort also boasts a rec center with pool, hot tubs, mini golf and an arcade. If you’ve got a few folks in your group who don’t come for the slopes, this is a pretty good bet.
❄ ❉ ❅ WINTER FASHION: WHERE TO BUY Outerwear, page 151, available through: Outside Hilton Head The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Palmetto Bluff 843-686-6996 Snowboarding gear, page 152, available through: Fuel Clothing Company 31 New Orleans Rd. 843-842-3835 fuelclothing.com
* Source: skisoutheast.com. Snow data unavailable for 2010-2011 on certain parks. The numbers for 2009-2010 are significantly higher for that year due to a massive winter storm that hit the Blue Ridge Mountains on Christmas Eve 2009.
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the good life | MUSIC
THE DOMINO THEORY BAND:
EVERYTHING’S FALLING
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ometimes it just takes one small touch to get everything in motion, especially when all the dominoes are already in place. As an example, we have the Domino Theory Band. Formed in 2007, the band at first consisted of Tony Royster, “Big Mark” Polite and Keith Brown. The trio played a cross-section of feel good tunes, from jazz and Motown to rock and country. The band gathered a following, but it wasn’t until they hooked up with singer Candace Woodson, fresh from Nashville, in 2010 that they got that small touch they needed to get moving. The dominoes quickly fell into place and they started performing from Savannah to Beaufort. The band also believes in giving back to the community and has performed at benefits for well-known non-profit organizations including the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island. Monthly sat down with The Domino Theory Band for a Q&A about music, cowboy boots and alligators, and the origins of their name.
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Candace: Our shows feature a lot of interaction between the band and the audience. We like to get them involved. We produce a lot of energy on stage — our style does not allow anyone to keep from gravitating toward that electrifying spark we give. We take our performances very seriously. Whether there’s one person or 1,000 in the audience, it doesn’t matter. They’re going to get the same show. We do this because we love it. Do you strictly play covers, or do you mix in some original material? Candace: We do both. We have original tunes — in fact, we’re recording an album right now that will feature some of our own songs, as well as a few covers. We combine both in our shows, where people can expect to hear songs from the ‘60s, Motown, classic soul, ‘70s hits... Tony: Anything from the ‘60s on up to more recent material. Candace: Right. We cover Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks ... we have such a vast variety. We’re not limited to strictly female artists — we can cover Kool and the Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Stevie Wonder.
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The South Carolina Yacht Club wishes its members and friends, from ports near and far, a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year! We hope to see all of you over the holiday season.
Club Founders Leslie and James N. Richardson, Jr. | The Board of Governors | The Management and Staff During the month of December, the club and community will offer, by reservation, a limited opportunity for new friends to share and experience first-hand the sights, sounds, and “flavor” of the holiday season. For more information, contact Vicki Burris at 843-681-4844 or visit our website at www.scyachtclub.com. In the spirit of giving, a portion of the proceeds from this holiday offering will benefit the Hilton Head Island Community Rowing and Sailing Center.
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the good life | music How does the name Domino Theory Band apply to your music? Tony: That’s on me. That goes back a little bit -- I was in a band maybe five years ago, and we were looking for names, and that’s the one I came up with that the rest of the guys liked. We didn’t know what it meant at the time, we just thought it was cool, so we stuck with it. That band faded away, but I kept the name, because when people saw me, they’d say “Hey, Domino Theory! That’s the guitar player from Domino Theory.” And then when Candace came along, I felt like we had to make a change, because it wasn’t just us anymore. I let her decide. Candace: Candace Woodson
and the Domino Theory Band. You have to say it all! It doesn’t work otherwise. Candace, the story of how you came to be part of the Domino Theory Band is an interesting one. Candace: My son is a junior tennis pro, and he had the opportunity to come to Hilton Head and attend the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy. I was already doing things in Nashville with my music, and trying to stay connected to the industry there, but coming here definitely gave me a new opportunity to continue my career. Although my son may have brought me to Hilton Head, I’m so glad I came, because getting to work with Tony and the band has been the highlight of my adventures in music. Tony: How much did I pay you to say that, Candace? Candace: I want my money! That check better be in the mail! [Laughter] 156
Tony, I know the Domino Theory Band was around for awhile before Candace joined. Can you describe how your sound has changed? Tony: Well, the music has
changed. We were doing more old school music before -- older R&B songs. We really didn’t have a lot of variety. We knew we had something that our audience enjoyed, and we stuck with that. But when Candace came along, we had a far greater variety of material to choose from. She’s female, so she can cover songs from the female perspective, but she’s good enough that she isn’t just limited to that -so we can go just about anywhere. We’ve taken it to another level. Candace: The truly fortunate thing about us coming together is the way we’ve been able to combine our experience. Tony has worked with a lot of people in the industry, and that has given him some powerful insights when it comes to what we need in order to keep building momentum. Candace, what’s your perspective on going from the Nashville to the Hilton Head music scene? Candace: Oh my goodness.
Well, Hilton Head has alligators and Nashville has cowboy boots. [Laughter] But really, the music scene in Nashville is so busy -- everyone is trying to make it, and everything they do is about the music. In Hilton Head, they’re big on shag music -- beach music. They move a little slower in terms of adapting to something new, and we’re very fortunate to have accomplished as much as we have in just a year’s time, because that’s what we’re offering -- R&B, jazz, country, we do it all in one setting. They weren’t used to that much variety at one time. M
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SECRET PLACES / TODD BALLANTINE www.ballantineenvironmental.com
GUT CHECK The island’s prehistory is on full display if you just know where to look for it.
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scream!? What is this place? Thousands of islanders and visitors may experience this brief view and these sounds. Sadly, few have the opportunity to see the source: the island’s most prehistoric landscape, Boggy Gut. Let’s visit. This month we’ll discover a nearly forgotten secret about Hilton Head Island’s shoreline, how the first people inhabited the shores of the Gut, that early development strangled its wetland ecology, and why this secret place is now internationally famous.
THE ANCIENT INLAND WATERWAY To understand the where and why of Boggy Gut, you have to peruse centuries-old maps. The most accurate is a section of the 1825 Mills’ Atlas of the Beaufort District. It provides a very accurate depiction of Hilton Head Island roads and wetlands. One map shows that Folly Creek (in presentday Folly Field) cut across the beach, turned south, and flowed southwest for six miles, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, and emptied into the sea through a second
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channel cutting across the shore now named South Beach in Sea Pines. Mills Atlas named the second inlet “Old Woman’s Folly.” This inland stream was a remnant of an ancient shoreline that was partially isolated several thousand years ago as rising sea level deposited sand onshore, forming the core of the island’s modern beach. But strong tidal currents and drainage kept the flow circulating in and out of the twin inlets from one end of the seashore to the other. This waterway would have been navigable. At least 4,000 years ago, Archaic Indians would have hunted and fished in this broad, marsh channel. Here they harvested oysters and other shellfish, which they used to construct the Sea Pines Shell Ring. No one knows exactly what happened to the builders of
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the ring — perhaps climate change or competition from other native groups forced their emigration. But from colonial-era maps we do know that the inland waterway became known as “Boggy Gut” — meaning a muddy (boggy), long channel (gut or “cut”). We also know what fate befell this prehistoric wetland.
When Rice was King In the 1840s, island planter Joseph Lawton attempted to cultivate rice in Boggy Gut, which trickled through the heart of his 1,820-acre Calibogue Plantation. “Carolina Gold” rice enriched planters on the South Carolina and Georgia coastal plain from the early 1700s until the Civil War. Using slave labor, mules and
hand tools, Lawton excavated 50-100 acres of Boggy Gut, and impounded the area with extensive hand-built dikes (levees). He irrigated the rice fields from a reservoir of surface water impounded by other dikes upstream. Ironically, soon after completing this Herculean construction project, Lawton abandoned the fields when the worldwide market price for rice plummeted. The Civil War and the end of slave labor were the final nails in the coffin of Lowcounty rice culture. The dikes, fallow fields and remnants of the original reservoir are still there. But you’d have to wade and bushwhack in some very remote territory to find them. The easiest — and safest — way to see the Lawton fields is to follow the well-maintained trails
on top the dikes on the west side of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. A narrow boardwalk also crosses the middle of the field, now an emerging willow swamp.
Bring in the ‘Dozers In the late 1950s, Charles Fraser and Sea Pines Plantation Company correctly forecasted the rise of the golfing market in the U.S. Shortly thereafter, Fraser planned the Ocean Golf Course, the island’s first, in Sea Pines. The company chose the Old Woman’s Folly as the site for the 15th tee, fairway and green of the new course, knowing it would provide a grand signature view suitable for magazine advertisements and postcards. The stream and its pro-
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ductive salt marsh was filled, and the desired green was elevated so that golfers could putt in the sea breeze and marvel at the ocean view. Meanwhile the company excavated and channelized most of the remains of Boggy Gut to better control drainage. This was half a century ago. There were no controls or protections for wetlands and inlets, no matter how productive. New developments — Port Royal Plantation, Folly Field, Palmetto Dunes and Shipyard — arose and continued the Big Dig of the Gut. The wetland was dammed, ditched, dredged, diverted and drained. It became “lagoons” and “water hazards.” Gone were the trees, the marshes, the wildlife, and a tremendous historical heritage. Except in one place.
Boggy Gut’s Last Stand In the 1980s two conservation actions assured the permanent preservation of the last vestiges of this ancient wetland. First, in 1983, Sea Pines Public Service District (now South Island PSD) initiated the first “reclaimed water” project in America. The program recycles advanced-treated domestic wastewater (this is substantially higher quality than “gray water”) through Boggy Gut. The wetland absorbs nutrients and millions of gallons of water per year. In turn, the reclaimed water restores the native wetland. The beautiful irony is that humans caused the near death of Boggy Gut in the past; and now humans generate the water that again breathes life into this ecosystem. Six restorative
reclaimed water projects are now in operation on Hilton Head Island, and the technology is spreading to other countries. The second good news is that Boggy Gut is now legally protected against further development. As part of the later 1980s reorganization of Sea Pines Company, a long overdue master plan for the Sea Pines Forest Preserve was adopted. Legal covenants now protect this wetland as a permanent preservation zone. In addition, the PSD holds a binding water management easement for reclaimed water application and restoration in the meandering swamp. I have spent 40 years exploring and learning from Boggy Gut. Her dark stream still trickles. Resident barred owls hoot as rain approaches. Showy songbirds migrate through. Endangered wood storks come to
feed in former rice fields. Alligators guard their nests by the nearly forgotten rice dikes. In spite of humanity’s grand schemes, the Gut prevails. M Todd Ballantine is an awardwinning writer, popular public speaker, educator, environmental scientist, artist, and musician. He has written and illustrated three books in addition to the best-selling Tideland Treasure, newspaper columns, and dozens of nature and history publications. Todd and Marianne Ballantine own Ballantine Environmental Resources, Inc., a national consulting firm based in Boulder, Co. He lived on Hilton Head Island for more than 30 years and frequently visits the Lowcountry for environmental consulting. Learn more at www.toddballantine.com.
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The art of being thankful If you feel that the world is spinning out of control and life has you gasping for air, try a new way of celebrating the 12 days of Christmas. MARC FREY
lastcall.hiltonhead monthly.com mfrey@freymedia. com
Let’s face it; 2011 has not been the most stellar year on record for most of us. As a I write this column, it has become official that the “super committee” can’t agree on how to reduce the American household deficit, Europe has the financial markets on the edge, the “Occupy Wall Street” movement has spread around the country, the NBA season is on hold, your neighbor’s house is in foreclosure and you have not had a raise in three years. The list could be expanded endlessly… So how can we find the strength to get into the “holiday spirit” in a world that seems upside down; where many families are struggling economically to make ends meet or face other bitter news like the loss of a loved one? I don’t pretend to have all-encompassing answers. I can only share in this column what has worked for me personally. So here are 12 steps that will help you to get into the Holiday spirit, but they will only work if you actually find time to practice them. One suggestion would be to only focus on one point for each day over 12 consecutive days:
1. Let it out. It’s OK to be sad or angry, and having the blues can be liberating, as long as you accept this as a short-term form of getting over what ails you and don’t dwell on the negative. 2. Stop worrying. Worrying is natural but it is not a good use of our energy. If you continuously paint worst-case scenarios in your head, you will drain your batteries. Instead, focus on being strong and take small 160
measures every day to make good things happen.
3. Reach out for help. You could be
surprised how much sharing can help start the renewal process, and the holidays are good time for that.
4. Put things in perspective. Often our own cause for being grim or sad might look small compared with other people’s fate. 5. Accept that the world is not just.
No matter how you look at it, sometimes you get lucky and sometimes fate is not in your favor. So what can you do to change the odds? Stay positive and be open to accepting good things. Eventually they will happen. As Louis Pasteur said: Fortune favors the prepared mind.
6. Death is inevitable. Start with the premise that life is a struggle from the moment we are born. This might sound harsh, but if we start looking at life from this vantage point, every minute we live, every meal we eat and every moment we share with loved ones becomes a gain. 7. Let go. Holding on to the past is rarely a good start to make things better. It might not be easy to accept your situation but unless you are able to let go you will make it harder to find new joy. 8. Focus on what you can change and
not what you can’t. This seems cliché,
but I continue to be amazed on how much energy people waste on complaining about things they have no influence over.
10. Find a positive focal point and
continue to aim at it. This is especially
important. Try to find something that has a positive notion or a perspective for success. It is a quintessential tool to survive and thrive and, as difficult as it might be at times, you will feel much better if you balance your mind by allowing for positive thoughts.
11. Be selfish. I don’t mean that you should have a “me, me, me” attitude, but take a moment to breathe out, find space in your life to reconnect with your inner soul, and take care of your body. If you are strong within, you will be able to find positive things around you. How about making Dec. 9 “a personal day?” A day where you step out of your daily routine. 12. Be selfless. Stop expecting so much from others and the world. Start being happy with what life offers you now. 13. Give. Giving comes in many forms and they are not always material; sometimes it is as simple as saying thank you. Sometimes the biggest gift is spending time with a loved one or with a stranger. Don’t do it because you feel it helps the other person; do it because when you go home it will make you feel better inside. Write me to share your success stories and thank you for reading Monthly. Have a wonderful holiday and believe that together we can make 2012 a new start.
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