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CUTEST PETS

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

22 ■ ENTER SANDMAN

12 ■ AT THE HELM

To sand sculptor John Gowdy, Hilton Head’s beaches are works of art

36 ■ GIVING BACK

Aunt Laurie’s gives sense of purpose to those with disabilities

AUG. CONTENTS

49 ■ STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS

Public and private schools of the Lowcountry fi lled with success stories

54 ■ REACHING HIGHER Dream coming true for local graduate Niki Antunez

56 ■ ON-THE-JOB TRAINING USCB program offers free seminars to hospitality professionals

84 ■ FEAR CONQUERED Zipline tour guide Matt Altavilla grew up afraid of heights

88 ■ HELI-COOL TOURS Pilot Isaiah Burch is spreading his passion of fl ying

90 ■ THE FUTURE IS NOW HHI Jetpack now offers a new way to have fun on and above the water

95 ■ FOOTBALL PREVIEW An inside look at the four local high school football teams

100 ■ ULTIMATE RETREAT

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Home builder Todd Hawk built himself an incredible Lowcountry retreat

111 ■ REAL ESTATE TECH

14 ■ NEWS 18 ■ OPINION 20 ■ ONLINE 22 ■ VIBE 26 ■ WHERE IN THE WORLD? 30 ■ BUSINESS 40 ■ ON THE MOVE 62 ■ HEALTH 92 ■ FASHION 94 ■ BRIDAL 95 ■ SPORTS 98 ■ BOOKS 100 ■ HOME 111 ■ REAL ESTATE 148 ■ CALENDAR 162 ■ SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 166 ■ MUSIC 168 ■ WHAT’S COOKING 174 ■ DINING 184 ■ LAST CALL

For Realtors, connecting with clients has never been easier

168 ■ WIGGY FOR FIGS The fi g is one of the most delicious, yet overlooked fruits of summer

172 ■ SUPER SANDWICHES In honor of National Sandwich Month, we highlight our offi ce favorites

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Lowcountry adventure awaits

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how do you relax and unwind? Do you read a good book on the beach? Snuggle with a warm blanket on your couch? Sip a few cocktails at a favorite restaurant? It’s different for everybody, I guess. For me, nothing is more relaxing and important than working out. After all the sweating is done, I’m less stressed out, less anxious and just a happier person in general. Our tourism industry was built around ways people can relax — tennis, golf, bike riding, beach bumming and so on. Adventurous activities are no exception. We may not have cliffs to dive off or suitable bases to jump from, but we have plenty of ways to keep thrill-seekers entertained — kite surfing, parasailing, shark fishing, aerial obstacle courses … the list goes on. Part of this issue is dedicated to Lowcountry adventure and the people

behind it. We go zip lining with Matt Altavilla, skateboarding with Brandon Atkinson, flyboarding with Taylor Whitehead and helicoptering with Isaiah Burch. Not long ago I was talked into zip lining with the rest of the Monthly team at ZipLine Hilton Head. I nearly fainted putting on the gear. Once we started zipping between the trees, though, the fear turned into fun. It was the most enjoyable work outing in my 25 years here and it’s something I will never forget. Longtime readers know Monthly never forgets about pets in August. I’m proud to say our “Cutest Pets of the Lowcountry” was the first pet photo contest on the island. Back in the days of snail mail, readers sent in photos, and scanning them was never a favorite task of Monthly interns. This year, just one of our hundreds of entries was mailed in. Our current interns have no idea how good they’ve got it. We also have a large “Back to School” section, highlighting all of the great educational opportunities we have in the Lowcountry. South Carolina as a whole doesn’t rate as good as it should, but I’ve always said we are an oasis in the desert. Our public and private schools rank among the best, and we have the stats to prove it. This issue also profiles many of the area’s top Realtors. When the recession hit six years ago, experts predicted the first industry to rebound would be real estate. By now it’s safe to say that was an accurate prediction. Find all that and much more inside this action-packed issue of Monthly. M P.S. — Hilton Head Monthly is looking for a sales representative. If interested, send your resume to lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

ABOUT THE COVER: The Hilton Head Island cover features Romeo, a locally famous boxer owned by island resident Barry Ginn. Photo by Lloyd Wainscott. The Bluffton cover features Bluffton resident Melanie Steele and her world-famous greyhound, Gia. Photo by by Holli Murphy.

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NEWS

TRAVEL & LEISURE NAMES HILTON HEAD NO. 2 BEST ISLAND

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Hilton Head Island was listed No. 2 on Travel & Leisure's 2015 "Best Islands in the Continental U.S. and Canada" list. The website stated, "Thanks to its Southern coastal location, it is hard to find a bad time to visit Hilton Head. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the water is warm year-round, and the sole period of risky weather is in the spring, when golf outings could get rained out.

Tourists flood the town in the summer, and many people also travel to Hilton Head for major holidays throughout the year." Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, was ranked No. 1 on the list. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff was listed No. 1 on Travel & Leisure's 2015 "Best Resorts in the Continental U.S. and Canada" list. Sea Pines checked in at No. 6 on the list.

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Miss Hilton Head Island and Miss Hilton Head Island Teen both fared well at the recent 2015 Miss South Carolina Teen competition in Columbia. Sarah Hamrick, Miss Hilton Head Island Teen, won the competition, giving Hilton Head its first state crown in the 70-year history of the pageant. In addition to winning the title, she was one of the top five "Quality of Life" finalists and was an "Evening Gown/Onstage

Question" preliminary award winner. Hamrick went on to compete in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageant July 28-Aug. 1 in Orlando. Kate McKinney, Miss Hilton Head Island, placed second runner-up in the state pageant. It was the highest placement a Miss Hilton Head Island has ever received in the pageant’s history. She was awarded more than $13,000 in scholarships.

SHOPPING CENTER PLANNED FOR BLUFFTON A 98,500-square-foot shopping center featuring luxury shops and a grocery store has been proposed to replace the Grayco Building Center at the corner of Fording Island Road and Trimblestone Road in Bluffton. Grayco plans to relocate its business to Simmonsville Road, making way for the proposed development. The plan was recently presented to the Beaufort County Design Review Board by

Jaz Development. Construction could begin in early 2016, with the shopping center opening as soon as 2017. The review board voted to postpone approving the plan and asked Jaz Development to address concerns with building design, colors, lighting and parking. The company is currently building the Bluffton Gateway shopping center at the corner of Fording Island Road and S.C. 46 in Bluffton.

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COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION COMING TO HILTON HEAD Auctions America will host a collector car auction on Hilton Head Island as part of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance. The sale, featuring approximately 100 investment-grade vehicles, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Concours’ host hotel, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. From American classics to European sports cars, the offering will span the spectrum of the market, shining a spotlight on a broad variety of automotive styling and engineering. Early feature attractions include: a one-owner 1984 Ferrari 512 BBi, just 3,000 kilometers from new (estimated value of $375,000-$425,000); and a 1957 Ford Thunderbird F-Code, superbly restored to national prize-winning standards and loaded with factory accessories (estimated value of $175,000$225,000). Entries for the Hilton Head Island Auction will be available for preview on Friday, Oct. 30, ahead of the auction on Saturday, Oct. 31. For further information or to discuss limited consignment opportunities, visit www.auctionsamerica.com or call 877-906-2437.

LIBRARY HOURS WILL NOT BE CUT FOR HHI, BLUFFTON BRANCHES The Beaufort County Library system's board of trustees recently voted to keep its Hilton Head Island and Bluffton branches open 50 hours a week. In the spring, the library

announced a lack of funding would result in hours being cut to 40 hours a week. Newly hired library director Ray McBride (pictured) asked the board to postpone its vote so

he could take a closer look at the budget. Through shifting staff and filling existing vacant positions, McBride was able to keep the branches open within the current budget.

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NEWS

TANGER OUTLET CENTERS ADD CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES Hilton Head Tanger Outlet Centers recently added eight electric vehicle charging stations to its two Bluffton locations. At Tanger 1, four EV sta-

tions are located in front of the Polo store. At Tanger 2, four EV stations have been placed near the Gap outlet store. All eight units run on the ChargePoint

network, which is the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest and most open EV charging network. To use the stations, drivers need to sign up for a free ChargePoint member-

CHAMBER CLASS INSTALLS CRAB SCULPTURES ALONG OLD TOWN CORRIDOR

SC NATIVE WINS PLAYERS AM South Carolina native Matt NeSmith won the 2015 Players Amateur at Berkeley Hall, joining an impressive list of past champions including Rickie Fowler and Bill Haas. The rising senior at University of South Carolina started the final round five shots behind leader Chase Koepka. It was his fifth start at the prestigious amateur tournament. The win earns him an exemption into the 2016 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing on Hilton Head Island.

INN AT PALMETTO BLUFF EXPANDING The award-winning Inn at Palmetto Bluff is adding 150 rooms, a new restaurant and a spa as part of a $100 million expansion. The project is expected to be completed in September 2016. In an attempt to attract more local guests, the Inn also recently announced a "Local Loyal Rate" with a room rate of $249 during the week and $299 on weekends.

SEA PINES CSA ANNOUNCES LEGACY OAK PROGRAM Sea Pines Community Service Associates recently announced the launch of a new program to enhance and preserve specimen live oaks inside Sea Pines Plantation. The Sea Pines Legacy Oak program includes 15 trees, each named after a significant event or location. The purpose of the program is to celebrate, interpret and enhance the trees, individually and collectively so those who live in and visit Sea Pines will have a better appreciation and understanding of live oaks and

their need for protection. The live oak grove in Six Oaks Park represents the oldest group of trees, dating back to the late 1600s. These trees once marked the entrance to the Lawton Plantation Mansion that existed between 1820 and 1870. Harbour Town is best known for its lighthouse and its Liberty Oak, a 300-yearold live oak under which Sea Pine founder Charles Fraser is buried. To download the brochure and map with GPS coordinates of each tree, visit seapineslegacyoaks.org.

SC ADDS ADDITIONAL NEWBORN SCREENING

CORRECTION The name of photographer Fran Baer was misspelled in our July issue.

ship and can initiate a charging session with their ChargePoint card, the ChargePoint mobile app or calling the phone number on the station.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control recently added Severe Combined Immunodeficiency to the panel of newborn screen-

ing, which all infants born in the state receive soon after delivery. SCID describes a group of rare inherited disorders characterized by defects in two critical immune system cells.

The Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program recently installed 10 bronze crab statues along the Calhoun Street corridor in Old Town Bluffton. The project is meant to capture the imagination and inspire awareness of children and adults, as well as educate them on local marine life and the importance of preserving the May River. The 8-inch statues are attached to signs, poles and plaques along the historic street in hide-and-seek fashion. Each year, the leadership class develops a project to benefit the community.

PALMETTO DUNES WEBSITE HONORED The new website for Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort recently received the highest honor from the Interactive Media Awards, named a Best in Class award recipient for the Hotel/Resort category. The website had to successfully pass through a comprehensive judging process, achieving very high marks in each criteria. It is an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each year. Find more online at palmettodunes.com.

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES The digital team at Monthly unveiled a redesigned website, www.hiltonheadmonthly.com. The new home page for Monthly magazine was made to be more mobile friendly, after research showed many readers access Monthly's digital content with a mobile device. "Making it more mobile-friendly was the biggest goal," webmaster Marjan Jaklin said. "We also wanted to improve the navigation and make better use of our quality photography."

ROB KAUFMAN PHOTOGRAPHER September will mark the 20-year anniversary of Rob Kaufman contributing to Hilton Head Monthly.

Monthly's digital team also unveiled a Hilton Head Island/ Bluffton vacation website, hhigo.com. The site is the digital component of Monthly's popular Hilton Head Island Vacation Guide, which is distributed throughout the island. "We wanted to develop a crisp, clean and responsive website that is both informative and easy to use," site builder Sasha Sweeney said.

Our special feature on Lowcountry adventure starts on Page 82. Go online to see video of many of those attractions, including Hilton Head Heli Tours, ZipLine Hilton Head & Aerial Adventure Hilton Head. Special thanks to Lauren Burnham and Madison Way for putting the video together for our site.

"I started when I was 12 and never looked back," he jokes while realizing how old he's getting. While many will recognize his name as one of Monthly's talented photographers, Rob also served full-time as an editorial staffer from 1996-2003, contributing articles, humor, often making the coffee and once even guarding the magazine archives during a hurricane evacuation.

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"Monthly really was a springboard for my career," he notes. "Having the opportunity to photograph architecture, food, portraits and events really opened the door for me to go out on my own. Of course, I love contributing as a freelancer — Monthly will always be family to me."

Looking for something fun to do this week? Go online and sign up for our weekly newsletter. The newsletter is sent each Wednesday morning to your inbox with the most important information for the week ahead, including a day-by-day breakdown of the top events and live music at all of the local bars and restaurants. Best of all? It's free! Sign up today at hiltonheadmonthly.com.

Check out Lauren Burnham's video from the 2015 Beaufort Water Festival at hiltonheadmonthly.com.

The stars of every wedding are the bride and groom. But if there were a third star at the reception, it would have to be the wedding cake. Check out 2015 cake trends online.

When not helping to liven up the pages of his favorite magazine, Rob travels the Lowcountry — and the whole country — working for clients as varied as hoteliers, art galleries, builders, restaurants and corporate organizations. And if you cut him he bleeds green. Michigan State Green. Megan MattinglyArthur is a freelance journalist who has written professionally since 1998. Her work appears in print and online editions of various publications, as MEGAN well as in the book MATTINGLY- ARTHUR “The Young Writer's WRITER Guide to Getting Published.” When she's not busy writing, Megan enjoys reading — often about writing — as well as cooking gourmet meals for friends and family, hosting murder mystery dinners and spending time with her husband, Ty.

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TO INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED SAND SCULPTOR JOHN GOWDY, HILTON HEAD’S BEACHES ARE WORKS OF ART. BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTOS BY BILL HORIN/ARTC

you walk along Hilton Head Island’s beaches, do you ever pause to consider the grains of sand beneath your feet, how they were formed and how they might look up close? Be honest, have you ever seen these quintillions of tiny grains as anything but sand, there to bury your toes in and shake out of your hair at the end of the day? John Gowdy has, and where we see nothing but a spit of beach gently giving way to the tides, he sees art. In his eyes, and under the care of his steady hand, these grains of sand rise up into an endless array of inspired creations, from intricately detailed castles to beautifully rendered freestanding sculptures. Gowdy is a world-class sand sculptor, with accolades from every competition around the world to his credit (not to mention the excellent sand-sculpting nickname “The East Coast Cowboy”). And for his money, there’s no sand like Hilton Head Island sand. “It’s some of the best natural beach sand in the world,” he said. “And I’ve been around the block. I must have 300 samples of sand from around the world.” A self-described sandologist, Gowdy’s take on our sands is intriguing. Hilton Head Island sand, you see, holds a unique shape due to our proximity to the Port Royal Sound. The many rivers that feed the sound also produce what Gowdy calls “fresh” sand, which hasn’t been worn to a smooth texture by the ocean tides. These wedge-shaped pieces simply hold together better. He describes it in terms of ionic bonds, viscosity and surface area, as befits a sandologist, but the long and short of it is our sharp little grains of sand allow Gowdy to build some monumental creations. Growing up in Atlantic City, where he retired from a 27-year career with the fire department, Gowdy was surrounded by this unique form of art. Going back to the 19th century, the boardwalk was the birthplace of sand sculpting, as artists would draw massive crowds out of the casinos to see living art coaxed from the beach. Surrounded by this history, Gowdy developed his interest in sand sculpting even while serving in the fire department, turning his hobby into a passion that would take him around the world to different competitions. “I have three kids and it started as a way to keep them occupied on the beach. Then, we formed a team called the Rowdy Gowdys and started competing in amateur competitions.” His creations in those competitions caught the eye of sculptors on the national level, garnering him an invitation to the Sand Sculpting Championship in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, where he placed second in his first year. “I didn’t know there were professional sand-sculpting championships until I got down there,” he said. After his strong showing in the competition, Gowdy was hooked. He formed a business and “went international,” as he puts it, all while serving with the fire department until his retirement in 2006. Eventually, Gowdy organized two World Cups of Sand Sculpting, held in Atlantic City. Various factors have ended those championships, but Gowdy said they could resume right here on Hilton Head, where he spends part of his summers wowing guests at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa with his breathtaking sand creations as well as his high-voltage “Flying Colors” painting installations. “Hilton Head would be a great place to have a professional contest with the sand you have there. Just a thought,” he said. A world-class competition that could serve as a huge tourist draw? And here you thought it was just sand. M

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BASELINE FOR SUCCESS

LONG-AWAITED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT TO BE RELEASED THIS MONTH

ow much water does Hilton Head Island use? How much trash is generated and recycled on the island each year? How is the food supply sourced? How much energy is used? How does the island’s transportation and mobility infrastructure affect the environment? And, in the bigger picture, how does a community know where it’s going if it doesn’t know where it’s been, or where it is right now? These are just a few of many questions that Hilton Head Island will hope to answer when it releases its first-ever baseline sustainability assessment in August. “We knew that to be able to track progress moving forward, we needed to first know where we were today. And that’s what this baseline sustainability assessment was created to do,” said Mark Baker, chairman of the board of directors at Experience Green, a local nonprofit group that was designated to manage the assessment. “This is the first time we as a community have attempted to measure where we are in terms of resource consumption and resiliency as it relates to managing our resources going forward into the future.” Generally speaking, a baseline sustainability assessment identifies the appropriate metrics a community or region can use to measure progress in areas of resource consumption and environmental stewardship. According to Experience Green, the assessment will address the following areas: water, waste, energy, transportation and mobility, labor and food, urban forestry, community education and position in the marketplace. The Town of Hilton Head defines sustainability “as the practice of meeting the needs of the current generation without degrading or destroying the natural resources (e.g. water, soil, biodiversity, oil, minerals) and natural services (e.g. flood control, air purification, pollination) that future generations will also need.” In 2010, the mayor’s Vision Task Force for the Island’s Future identified sustainability as one of 11 key initiatives that the group rec-

BY DAVID GIGNILLIAT ommended in its Vision 2025 report. From there, the Sustainability Advisory Committee, a sub-committee of the Greater Island Council Vision Committee, took up the task force’s charge and explored steps the island could take to embrace sustainability, and compared Hilton Head Island to seven similar communities (including Nashville, Chatham County and Charleston, among others), and it was determined that a baseline sustainability assessment was critical. WAP Sustainability, a Tennessee-based independent sustainability consultancy, produced the initial assessment, which took six months to prepare, and has submitted a draft narrative to Experience Green, which expects to release it in August. The $75,000 project was partially funded by Town Council, Beaufort County, environmental grants and with significant contributions from nearly every large-scale community on Hilton Head Island, as well as numerous local businesses and community organizations. “What’s really exciting about it is we’re not only measuring the resources that we consume today, we’re benchmarking this community against other communities in the region, like the city of Charleston and Kiawah Island, and even other communities geographically further from us,” said Baker, who is also president of Wood+Partners Inc., a regional land planning and landscape architecture firm with offices on Hilton Head and Tallahassee, Florida. The assessment will provide the initial glimpse, and an opportunity to compare Hilton Head Island to regional and national sustainability standards. “That will tell us where we have room for improvement, and then begin to identify practices and policies that we then can recommend to communities,” Baker said. Once the assessment is released to the public, the Sustainability Advisory Committee and Experience Green will conduct a series of community engagement meetings to increase awareness and buy-in from local stakeholders.

“These meetings will allow us to share this information with policymakers, utility providers, local government and its citizens. From that, we can begin to formulate a set of strategies that our communities can sponsor,” Baker said. Ultimately, the initial assessment can provide guidance for policy decisions within the community, with subsequent assessments and data providing a measuring stick for implemented changes. “That’s the whole point of the baseline sustainability assessment is that we can get to policies and practices that we might embrace as a community, and then measure the success of any given policy against where we are. We’ll begin to have real quantifiable data about the policies that we made, and how effective they were.”

OTHER AREA INITIATIVES The town of Bluffton is also incorporating sustainability practices in its approach to being responsible to the community. “The town of Bluffton connects the spokes of the sustainability wheel, which we consider the combination and interaction of our environment, economics, and cultural elements, through our Town Council’s vision, mission, and goals. This philosophy leads us to put sustainability into practice through numerous town initiatives,” said Kim Jones, Bluffton’s director of engineering. Jones cited the May River Watershed Action Plan, which focuses on protecting and restoring water quality in the May River; the Neighborhood Assistance Program, which provides assistance ranging from home repair to septic system maintenance to heirs property title assistance; and the Capital Improvement Program projects, among others, as examples of the town’s efforts. “While this is surely not a comprehensive list of all that Bluffton does, we are mindful that sustainability is built into the covenant for Bluffton, and each of us lives this every day in our service to the town and its citizens,” Jones said. M

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Where in the world is Monthly? u Joanne Voulelis and Kevin Kelso took Monthly to the Acropolis at the Temple of Athenia Nike in Greece. ď ą Pat Lucas and Kay Haislip took Monthly to the Standing Stones of Stenness, a Neolithic monument believed to be more than 5,000 years old in the windswept Orkney Islands, Scotland.

p Tom Klein and Pam Young of Hilton Head Plantation celebrated their wedding anniversary with Monthly in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

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pGene and Jeanie Helton with granddaughters Tori and Sophia Hanna took Monthly to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The pJohn and Kathy Pagkos of Callawassie Island took Monthly along to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. photo was taken by Melissa Hanna. u Cindy and Jerry Green traveled with Monthly to the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona.

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When most people consider making a charitable gift, they believe that what they will receive in return are the positive feelings that come from helping others, along with, of course, a tax deduction. But there are giving opportunities that can offer the donor these benefi ts and even more. One of these is the Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA), and Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is pleased to provide donors this important option.

Receive Income

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TOMORROW. What is a CGA? It is a simple contract between you and the Community Foundation. You make an irrevocable gift (cash, securities, real estate, etc.) of at least $5,000 and in exchange the Community Foundation agrees to give a fi xed amount—to you and/or someone else, or to your benefi ciary—each year for life.

No longer do you need to worry about market fl uctuations and their impact on your income; the income is a guaranteed amount. Using the percentages established by the American Council on Gift Annuities, based on your age, projected rates of investment return and life expectancy, the income payment amounts are determined. No longer do you need to worry about market fl uctuations and their impact on your income; the income is a guaranteed amount. And you also receive a charitable tax deduction for a portion of the gift used to establish the CGA. Some of your gift annuity income may also be free of income tax.

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At the end of the contract, any remaining dollars are added to a Community Foundation endowment fund you have stipulated—either an existing one or one to be started with the proceeds. If one of your favorite charities already has an endowment fund at the Community Foundation, this is a very easy way for you to provide support for the long-term. If not, you could possibly create a future endowment for your favorite charity, or even support the work of the Community Foundation itself. Who might benefi t from establishing a CGA?If you are a person of charitable intent, and are looking for a stable income stream for yourself or a loved one, this might be a good option for you, especially if you use low-yielding assets to fund the annuity—possibly increasing your current cash fl ow. And if the assets you donate are also longterm appreciated assets, you might also receive a capital gains tax advantage. And while we cannot establish a current CGA for someone younger than 60 years of age, we can establish a deferred annuity for those younger than 60 who may wish to take advantage of their higherincome producing years to pre-fund this opportunity. Quick Recap. You can make a meaningful charitable gift, using assets that may not be working hard for you, to improve your cash fl ow, assure income for life, receive an income tax deduction on a portion of your gift, and eliminate the worries of stock market volatility. The Community Foundation handles all the paperwork: we invest the assets, issue annuity payments as indicated in the contract, and send you annual statements for your taxes. And fi nally, at the end of your life, the proceeds of your gift, and all future earnings from it, will become an endowed source of community capital, doing your positive philanthropic work forever. Does this sound like something you might want to explore further? How do you get started? The Community Foundation’s staff would be honored to answer your questions, and to work with you and your professional advisors to help you determine if this is a good option for you. Simply call Emmy Rooney, Vice President for Development and Donor Services, at 843-681-9100. If your lifestyle includes living generously, there is no reason that it cannot include being generous to yourself and your loved ones as well, and a Charitable Gift Annuity might be just the right idea at the right time. Denise K. Spencer President and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

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HILTON HEAD HOSPITAL CELEBRATES

40TH ANNIVERSARY This year, Hilton Head Hospital celebrates four decades of providing high-quality care to patients in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie and the surrounding areas. BY MEGAN MATTINGLY-ARTHUR | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

uilt in 1974 and opened the following year as a 40-bed private, nonproﬁ t, accredited medical facility, Hilton Head Hospital has become one of the most celebrated hospitals in the region, if not the state. Hilton Head Hospital CEO Jeremy Clark credits the hospital's success, in part, to an excellent medical staff. “We're very proud to have served this community for 40 years,” he said. “We have an outstanding medical staff that's

incredibly well trained and excellent clinically, but they're also very committed to our community and very committed to our hospital.” Hilton Head Hospital became a part of the Tenet Healthcare Corp. in 1994 and has grown into a state-ofthe-art medical facility that's currently certiﬁ ed for 93 acute-care beds. The hospital offers a variety of services and programs, including cardiac care, spine surgery, obstetrics and gynecol-

ogy, gastroenterology and a nationally accredited breast health center that offers 3-D mammography. Hilton Head Hospital also boasts a satellite campus, the Bluffton Medical Campus that was designed as a one-stop shop for the convenience of our patients. Patients can go to their primary care doctor’s appointment or see a specialist, have blood drawn and receive their imaging all on the ﬁ rst ﬂ oor of the building. “I'm really proud that the people in

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Hilton Head Hospital opened in 1975 as a 40-bed, nonprofit, accredited medical facility.

our community don't have to leave the community in order to receive excellent care,” Clark said. “For example, take a look at what we're doing in cardiology — we have some great physicians, state-ofthe-art technology and an excellent cardiac surgery program. It's really impressive. We also do a lot of advanced orthopedic and spine surgery. We have great physicians and one of the best programs in the country. We're very proud that we're able to deliver that care in the community.” The hospital's efforts to deliver the very highest quality of care have not gone unnoticed. The hospital's cardiac care program has been recognized by the American Heart Association, and The Leapfrog Group awarded the hospital its highest grade for patient safety. Hilton Head Hospital was also recognized for its quality Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care designation. The hospital owes its continued success to its willingness to innovate as it grows along with the community, according to Clark. “We've grown and developed alongside our community,” he said. “We've continued to invest in technology through the years, so we've got some of the latest technology located right here at Hilton Head Hospital. We also continually strive to improve the quality of care that we deliver. We're being recognized for that quality of care by some great organizations, like the American Heart Association and The Leapfrog Group. We're just very proud to have served the community for four decades now.” For more information on Hilton Head Hospital, call 843-681-6122 or visit www.hiltonheadregional. com. Hilton Head Hospital is also on Facebook and Twitter.M

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THE END OF SWIPE-ANDSIGN CREDIT CARDS Businesses must prepare for EMV compliance or risk being held responsible for fraudulent charges BY MEGAN MATTINGLY-ARTHUR PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

he credit card processing industry is making significant changes to the way credit card transactions are processed in the United States. In recent years, card issuers have begun adding EMV technology to consumer credit cards — small, yet powerful, computer chips that are much more difficult to hack or counterfeit than their magnetic-strip counterparts. The implementation of EMV technology is designed to curb credit card fraud and bring the United States up to date with the rest of the world. “I think we are the last major country in the world that is not EMV compliant,” said Michael Novitski, director of sales and marketing for Merchant Service Center. “Europeans have been compliant since 1991. The United States only processes a quarter of all credit card transactions, but we're responsible for half the fraud that happens in credit card processing.” With EMV technology, consumers insert their cards into a special terminal that reads the computer chip and encrypts the transaction information. While the switch to EMV technology won't change the way consumers use their credit cards, it does spell big changes for businesses, which must have

Merchant Service Center owner Brad Wilson is shown with one of the new terminals that must be in place at local businesses by Oct. 1. Businesses without one of the terminals will be liable for fraudulent transactions.

EMV-enabled terminals in place by Oct. 1 or risk being financially liable for fraudulent transactions. Current regulations hold the card issuer accountable for fraudulent charges but, after the EMV switchover, businesses that are not EMV compliant will be accountable for that fraud. To become EMV compliant, businesses can contact their credit card processors to discuss new terminals. According to Novitski, it's also a great time for business owners to shop around to make sure they're getting the best deal on their processing services. “Business owners can contact the company that does their credit card processing — a company like Merchant Service Center — to discuss new EMV-enabled terminals,” he said. “It's a really good time to step in and have someone re-evaluate your rates and see where you stand with your processor. If you're going to be changing out your terminals and changing out your cards, that's the perfect time to contact some other processors, and see how much you're being

charged and how much you can save. Then you can make a more informed decision on where to get your processing equipment.” As the Oct. 1 EMV compliance date nears, Novitski worries that the news still hasn't spread to all local business owners, who may be in for a nasty surprise if they find themselves on the hook for fraudulent credit card charges. “The EMV switchover happens Oct. 1 but, like anything else, it's going to take awhile for everyone to comply and embrace the new technology,” he said. “A lot of merchants aren't aware of the upcoming switchover, and the ones who aren't aware need to pay attention to what's going on in the industry so that they can become compliant and they're not caught unaware.” For more information on the upcoming EMV switchover or EMV-enabled terminals, call Merchant Service Center at 843-3416700, email CustomerService@MSCHHI.com or visit mschhi.com. Merchant Service Center is also on Facebook. M

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AUNT LAURIE’S GIVES SENSE OF PURPOSE TO THOSE WITH DISABILITIES

NEW E-RETAILER GIVING BACK IN A SPECIAL WAY

Aunt Laurie’s online store sells high-quality themed gift sets with handcrafted products that have been assembled by people with disabilities here in the Lowcountry.

aurie Brown has always had a soft spot for helping people, particularly those with disabilities. When she moved to South Carolina from Michigan after 29 years of working for some of world’s top automobile makers, she jumped at the opportunity to launch her own business. She knew she wanted to create a company that could give back to the community by providing jobs, job training, projects and a sense of purpose to individuals with disabilities. “Throughout my life, I’ve seen how people with disabilities can benefit from learning new skills and feeling valued,” Brown said. “There are so many people with disabilities eager for the opportunity to work, and my goal was to not only help the local community here in the Lowcountry, but help support people with disabilities nationwide by cooperating with other companies employing individuals with disabilities throughout the country.” Laurie launched the Aunt Laurie’s online store in March, giving people nationwide the opportunity to purchase beautiful, high-quality themed gift sets with hand-crafted products that have been assembled by people with disabilities here in the Lowcountry. Gift sets at Aunt Laurie’s are skillfully handassembled by individuals with disabilities at the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department office in Beaufort, where workers gain tremendous pride from putting together each gift set according to a variety of themes perfect for any occasion. All the items in every Aunt Laurie’s gift basket are hand-crafted by small businesses, with many of Aunt Laurie’s products made by businesses that employ those with disabilities, as well. Brown has worked to form relationships with companies and organizations helping individuals with disabilities, including Lambs Farm in Illinois, Hilton Head Island’s Programs for Exceptional People, Extraordinary Ventures in North Carolina, Waggies by Maggie & Friends in Delaware, and New Mexico-based LifeROOTS, which all produce many of the gifts used in Aunt Laurie’s gift baskets. Word is spreading about Aunt Laurie’s and how the company is reaching out to help others. And the company is continuing to grow. In addition to its online store, Aunt Laurie’s products and gift baskets can now be found in specialty shops throughout the Lowcountry, including Studio B Marketplace, Coastal Custom Floral Designs, Lynda’s on Calhoun and Make it Pretty in Bluffton, as well as Inspired Destinations in Ridgeland, the Ladyfish Productions online catalog, and The Gallery on Hilton Head Island. Purchases at The Gallery support women and children in need on Hilton Head. The company now also offers customized and personalized baskets and gifts, and the Park Lane Hotel, the Marriott and Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, as well as the Dataw Island Club and the Callawassie Island Club have put Aunt Laurie’s on their vendor lists. “My goal in creating Aunt Laurie’s has always been to help as many people as I can, and to also bridge the gap between nonprofits and business,” says Brown, who, as longtime supporter of the work being done by Leader Dogs for the Blind, donates a portion of the company’s profits to the nonprofit organization. “Looking towards the future, I’d love to expand into opening a vocational-type training facility where individuals with disabilities can learn marketable work skills, gain apprenticeships/internships, or work on projects to help improve quality of life as well as feel more productive. Or perhaps even open a store or coffee shop where I could employ special-needs individuals. The possibilities for helping people with disabilities are truly endless, and I’m thrilled to be able to make a difference in so many people’s lives.” For more information about Aunt Laurie’s and for a listing and description of the company’s gift sets and baskets, go to www.auntlauries.com. M

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A CLOSER LOOK

AT THE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING MARKET BY ELIHU SPENCER

my regular readers know, I have often written about access to credit, the consequences of the federal Dodd-Frank Act, the impact of Federal Reserve policy on housing demand, how demographics affect local housing demand, and how these factors influence our lives in southern Beaufort County. I hope to provide some insight into the long-term prospects of what for many of us is our largest single asset — our homes. For the past 27 years, the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University has published an annual assessment titled “The

State of the Nation’s Housing.” The study is widely used by both public policymakers and private decision-makers in the housing industry. This year’s study is one of the most interesting in the publication’s history because it indicates that we are at a strategic inflection point as our nation examines — and re-examines — the role that homeownership plays in building wealth. The center’s 2015 report spotlights the continued decline in the overall rate of homeownership, now at a 20-year low of 64.5 percent. This was the 10th consecutive year of decline. In the first quarter of 2015,

homeownership continued its downward march to 63.7 percent, the lowest quarterly rate since 1993. So what does the center say are the major causes for the reduction in the U.S. homeownership rate? First, one “number behind the numbers” is the fact that those in Generation X, who are 35 to 44 years old, are down another 5.4 percent from the 1993 level, back to a level not seen (for ages 35-44) since the 1960s. This is the generation that will follow the baby boomers heading off into retirement, and many of them could be

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BUSINESS expected to one day buy the homes of baby boomers. It is a simple supply-anddemand question: If there are fewer buyers, there will be less demand, which may not bode well for some Beaufort County homeowners as they look to sell their homes in the future. Second, despite the fact that home values are beginning to recover from the Great Recession and interest rates are at 70-year lows, affordability continues to be the greatest problem. One out of four owners spends more than 30 percent of his household income on housing; one in 10 spends more than 50 percent. If mortgage interest rates creep up in the near future, as most observers expect them to do, that problem will not abate unless household incomes also increase. The third issue identified by the center’s study is the fact that new home construction continues to lag. Just 1 million housing units were started last year. This pace has not changed in the past several years, but it is the slowest rate in the past half-century. The sale of new single-family homes increased just 2 percent last year.

Negative equity also continues to plague many homeowners. Although the number of “underwater” owners (owners whose homes have lower market values than their mortgages) is down 25 percent from its 2011 peak, 5.4 million households still have negative equity. These homeowners are “stuck in place” and unable to move up or out, thus negatively impacting both demand and supply for housing. Finally, access to credit remains a problem for many Americans. Despite recent efforts by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHA, mortgage credit remains tight as lenders, who struggled with massive mortgage loan defaults during the Great Recession, retain more stringent underwriting standards, requiring credit scores in excess of 700, debt-to-income ratios below 43 percent and lower loan-to-value ratios. As a result, overall mortgage debt in the U.S. has actually declined by 13 percent from 2010 and now stands at $9.4 trillion. But let me conclude with the good news, according to the study:  Household growth is expected to rise. The fourth-quarter 2014 pick-up brought

annual household growth to 800,000, closer to the long-term trend of 1 million.  Hispanic and Asian households continue to move into the homeownership ranks at an ever-increasing pace. As this segment of the population grows, overall homeownership declines will reverse course.  Americans still want to own their own homes. Roughly 84 percent of the respondents to a Fannie Mae survey thought owning made more financial sense than renting, and 92 percent of renters between the ages of 19 and 39 expect to someday be homeowners. Our local economy is driven by tourism and real estate, so it is important that we are all aware of national trends. The study is an excellent reference source. M Elihu Spencer is a banking expert with a long business history in global finance. His life’s work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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ON THE MOVE NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

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Shannon Kleban has recently joined Schembra Real Estate Group at The Plaza at Shelter Cove as a customer relations and real estate information specialist and assistant. Kleban graduated from Penn State with a degree in labor studies and employment relations. She most recently worked as director of human resources in the property management field Hilton Head Island Real Estate Brokers welcomes Ken Weisner to its growing team of realtors as a buyer specialist. Weisner has lived on the island since 1983 and been active in the community for more than 20 years. He has also worked as a trainer and motivational speaker and in residential service management and timeshare sales. Jessica Chapman has been named the director of development for the Child Abuse Prevention Association. Chapman has a degree in sport and entertainment management from the University of South Carolina. She has worked as YCMA Beaufort’s wellness director and as outreach coordinator at CAPA. Carolina One Real Estate Services welcomes three new members to its team: Bill Godwin, Blair Halford and Lara Thompson. Godwin worked for Cameron & Barkley Company for 28 years and held multiple sales and management positions. Halford has lived in Charleston for 37 years and previously worked as a freelance photographer and musician. Thompson

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J BANKS DESIGN GROUP HIRES NEW STAFF MEMBERS J Banks Design Group is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new staff members: Shannon Atkinson, Shell Neely, Lindsey Gerlock, Deb Nuss, Betsy Berry, Mary Pikey, Wendy George, Kelly Ward, Kaitlyn Bittner and Doris Gilch. J Banks is an international interior design firm specializing in residential and commercial design with a focus on new construction and renovation within high-end-resort communities. Find more information online at jbanksdesign.com.

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will act as a buyer’s agent and has worked as a property manager. Blackwell Boyd and Associates welcomes David Haverstick as a private wealth adviser. Haverstick was most recently a financial adviser in the wealth management division at First Citizens Asset Management. He also holds a FINRA Series 7, 66 and state life and health insurance licenses. BB&T Carswell Insurance Services has promoted Kelly Sigg to assistant agency manager/commercial lines manager. Sigg holds a bachelor’s

MUSE GALLERY OPENS ON ARROW ROAD Hali Lookabaugh is pleased to announce the opening of a fine art ga lery, Muse Gallery Hilton Head. Located at 65 Arrow Road in Suite B, it is a sister gallery to Muse Gallery in Columbus, Ohio, and represents a wide range of artists from around the globe. For more information, visit amusegallery.com.

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degree in psychology from the University of Georgia and has more than 22 years of experience in the insurance industry. BB&T Carswell Insurance Services has promoted Denise Stevenson to commerical marketing specialist. Stevenson has been in the insurance industry for more than 13 years and has been designated a Certified Insurance Service Representative by the National Alliance. Jim Allhusen has joined the board of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry as a director. Allhusen has experience in consumer finance in the United States and Pacific Asia and most recently served as president of Visa Canada Corp. He is currently serving as vice chairman of the Hilton Head Institute and as a member of the finance committee of the Sea Pines Country Club.

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Berry & Carr, PC is proud to announce the addition of Luke Paulick as associate attorney at its Beaufort ofﬁ ce. Paulick has been running his own practice for the past two years and has experience in criminal defense, immigration law and civil litigation. He graduated from the University of South Carolina Spartanburg and received his law degree from Charlotte School of Law in 2012. His work has also been recognized by the American Bar Association. Le Spa is proud to announce three new hires: Ariel Brewer, Jenna Linder and Kateryna Henzler. Brewer is a massage therapist and was previously employed as a massage therapist at Lava 24 Fitness. Linder will act as a new assistant manager and previously worked at Richmond Hill Senior Center. Henzler is an esthetician and was employed at International Spa Institute prior to Le Spa. For the ﬁ rst time in the Hilton Head Rotary Club history, the club’s presidency has been passed from spouse to spouse. The 2014-15 president, Andrea Bhatt Siebold, passed the leadership on to her husband, Bruce Siebold. Both served as club presidents when they resided in Toledo, Ohio, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. The Don Ryan Center For Innovation has appointed three new board members: Michael P. Mathews, Larry Hughes and Carlton Dallas. Mathews joins as a member of the board of directors and has lived in Bluffton since 2006. He is very active in the Hilton Head/Bluffton community. Hughes also joins as a member of the board of directors and has been a

COASTALSTATES BANK ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS

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CoastalStates Bank is proud to announce two new promotions. Beth Birdwell, a founding member of CoastalStates, was recently promoted to senior vice president, senior business relationship manager. Kathy Gresham was promoted to vice president, Bow Circle team leader, and is also a founding employee of CoastalStates. Find more information on CoastalStates Bank online at coastalstatesbank.com.

Bluffton resident for 16 years. He has had a 40-year career in marketing, public relations and political consulting. Dallas is a Hilton Head resident joining the board of directors. He is very active within the community and retired from a 34-year career in the petroleum industry in 2010.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Local real estate associate Carl Kratz has recently completed advanced training in real estate brokerage and earned an associate broker license. Kratz has been a real estate professional since March 2009 and is currently a member of the ERA Evergreen Real Estate team of Bluffton. Beach Properties of Hilton Head was recently awarded the Salute to Excellence award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The company was one of 14 other winners from around the country. Beach Properties was cited for its strong community presence and work with nonproﬁ t groups. RE/MAX Island Reality is proud to announce Chris Skrip and Brad

NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM AT FACES FACES Day Spa is proud to announce its new management team. Amy Brison, who has worked for FACES for two years, has been promoted to general manager. Josh Goodpaster has resumed his role as spa manager; he has been with FACES for the past 10 years and has held various management positions. Find more information on FACES online at facesdayspa.com. Brison

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Lemon ranked among the nation’s top real estate agents on the REAL Trends list of “America’s Best Real Estate Agents.” Out of the 10,000 agents who qualifi ed, about 2,000 are RE/MAX affi liated. Coral Sands Resort has recently been named a Certifi cate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The Hall of Fame award is only awarded to businesses that have been awarded the Certifi cate of Excellence for fi ve consecutive years. The Certifi cate of Excellence is an award is given to hospitality businesses with consistently excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. Ombra Cucina Rustica has been awarded the Eat It and Like It “Oscar Award” as the best Italian restaurant in the Savannah/Bluffton/Hilton Head area. Jesse Blanco called the traditional Italian restaurant “a true gem on the food scene” in the recent announcement of the Eat It and Like It “Oscar Award” winners. Local travel agent Kelly Brock has recently completed an in-depth training program with Tauck. She joins less than 1 percent of the company’s worldwide network of travel agents who have successfully completed the program. Brock was enrolled in Tauck Academy and now is Tauck-certifi ed and eligible for special benefi ts and other exclusive benefi ts. Kelly currently works for AAA Vacations in Hilton Head. Julia Mays, a sophomore at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, was one of 32 winners of the Regions

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CALIBOGUE CRUISES UNVEILS NEW BOAT Calibogue Cruises’ The Delta Lady, Hilton Head Island’s newest charter boat, is now available for private charters. The air-conditioned vessel comfortably holds 140 passengers and serves beverages, making it ideal for wedding parties, reunions, birthdays and other special occasions. The Delta Lady is also making daily trips to Daufuskie Island. For reservations, call 843-342-8687.

Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest. The scholarship was open to both high school seniors and college students. The contest received more than 7,000 essay applications, making this the most competitive year yet. Regions has provided almost half a million dollars in scholarships since 2012. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina was recently awarded the 2015 Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, gives this award to hospitality businesses that consistently earn great customer reviews on the site. The arts center is delighted to receive this award.

BUSINESS NEWS The New River Wellness Institute will now offer Yin Yoga class at 11:15 a.m. every Saturday. Yin Yoga is designed to increase the body’s range of motion by smoothly moving between yoga poses that target joints and connective tissues. The classes are offered at New River Wellness Institute yoga studios for $8 a class. The Heritage Classic Foundation, general sponsor of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, will donate 400 dozen practice balls used in the 2015 RBC Heritage to the First Tee of Savannah. On July 15, 10 First Tee Players will be on the driving range at Mary Calder Golf Club and will hit the balls in unison. Kroger customers within the Atlanta Division have contributed almost $230,000 to the United Service Organization from June 21-July 4. Donations will be used to

provide financial assistance to service men and women and their families. The money was donated as a part of the grocer’s annual “Round Up” campaign and surpassed its $200,000 goal by $30,000. Todd Arrington has recently launched Celtic Pride Pools to provide services to both homeowners and commercial properties. With 12 years of experience in the pool industry, Arrington is able to provide the best pool services, whether it be maintaining an existing pool, investing in the latest technology, or designing the pool of your dreams. Hilton Head Health’s Indigo Spa was featured on the July cover of American Spa Magazine. The national magazine is a monthly publication that covers the newest for spa innovations. The article highlights the idea of a wellness resort industry as a necessity and the new things Indigo Spa has to offer. Gary C. Davis has been selected to serve as the chairman of this year’s Hilton Head Heart Ball. Davis is a native of Jasper County and has a business degree from Presbyterian College. He is currently a partner at Hilton Head Insurance and Brokerage. Eileen Hutton will work alongside Davis as the chairwoman of the Open Your Heart campaign. The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County Satellite office has temporarily changed its hours. The office will now be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. These hours will be in effect until Nov. 20.

TRAINING VIDEO WINS SILVER TELLY AWARD A locally made video has recently won the Silver Telly Award. The video, “Why We Go To Work,” was written, produced, directed and supervised by Moonstar Advertising and Public Relations of Bluffton. The video was created as a training tool for the employee-owners of The Greenery, Inc. Andrus 44 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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LOCO MOTION RELEASES APP LoCo Motion recently launched the official LoCo Motion App. The app can be used to access training schedules, events announcements and weekend activities for the three-day breast cancer walk Sept. 25-27 on Daufuskie Island, Callawassie Island and Hilton Head Island. Download the app at dothelocomotion.org/ loco-app/.

Benton House Senior Living is pleased to announce an expansion after just three months in business. The expansion will create a second memory care neighborhood. The new memory care neighborhood will be similar to the existing memory care neighborhood in size and amenities. The new addition is projected to open in early 2016. Barry Long, a CPA with Robinson Grant & Co., P.A., recently attended CPA Day at the South Carolina State House. CPA Day is a day designated for the public accounting profession to be recognized by and visit with local and state legislators in Columbia. Ben Arnold Beverage Company, a leading wine and spirits distributor in South Carolina, has recently partnered with the Woodcreek farms residential community and students from Cardinal Newman High School to collect food for the Fairfield County Community Food Bank. All parties are excited to provide a helping hand and support the Summer Food Drive for Kids. M

TRIP ADVISOR HONORS OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD Outside Hilton Head has recently been recognized as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The Hall of Fame award is only awarded to businesses that have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years. The Certificate o Excellence is award is given to hospitality businesses with consistently excellent reviews on TripAdvisor.

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“There are so many individual accomplishments at each of our schools,” said Moss of the successful 2014-15 school year for southern Beaufort County’s public schools. “I could spend all day talking about success stories at each one.” Local educators and administrators echo that sentiment, each chiming in with varied ways success has been measured this past year and on a consistent, ongoing basis.

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Schools BY ROBYN PASSANTE

WHEN BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT JEFFREY MOSS WAS ASKED TO NAME THE MOST EXCITING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE DISTRICT THIS PAST YEAR, HE HESITATED — FOR ALL THE RIGHT REASONS.

Hilton Head Island High School earned an “Excellent” rating on its state report card for the fifth year in row. The school also won the Athletic Director’s Cup for the fifth year in a row for excellence in athletics programs. And perhaps most telling, the Class of 2015 earned $7.6 million in college scholarships. “That says to me we’re doing something that’s causing colleges and universities to be attracted to our graduates,” Moss says. That same level of consistency is showing across the bridge at Bluffton High School, where the school has been rated “Excellent” on its state school report cards for the past three years. Bluffton High also made two distinguished national lists: It was named the ninth-best high school in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report (putting it in the top 5 percent nationally) and 13th-best high school in South Carolina on The Washington Post’s “Most Challenging High Schools” list (also placing it in the top 5 percent nationally). August 2015 49

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Meanwhile, Red Cedar Elementary, another noteworthy school in Bluffton, won the Palmetto’s Finest Award, which Moss says was a testament to how that school has been “transformed” into one of the most forward-thinking, cutting-edge elementary schools in the state. But it isn’t just the area’s public schools that are winning awards and innovating in all areas of education. The island’s private schools are offering impressive programs and turning out exceptional graduates as well.

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Hilton Head Preparatory School, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this school year, welcomed a new headmaster, Jon Hopman, last year, and introduced an expanded boarding program that housed 14 students under its direct care. Hilton Head Prep also was the recipient of a generous gift in the form of the Main Street Theatre, where it will now stage all of its theatrical productions. At Sea Pines Montessori Academy, enrollment continues to climb, up from 130 last year to 160 enrolled for this school year so far. Not bad for a school that started as a one-room classroom in 1968. The school partners with Van der Meer Tennis Academy and Sea Pines Resort Golf for its tennis and golf instruction, and this year it’s adding a partnership with Conviction Training Facility, which will be responsible for its physical education program in kindergarten through middle school. Sea Pines Montessori also will be offering a Mandarin Chinese language lab this year. Hilton Head Christian Academy, founded in 1979, continues to raise the bar for South Carolina private schools. The faith-based academy boats a student-to-teacher ratio of 10to-1 and is on the cutting edge of classroom technology with Starboards, Neo2 Keybards, NetClassroom, SuccessNet and more. In an effort to raise good citizens, Hilton Head Christian also requires a minimum of 18 community service hours each year for students in grades nine through 12. More than $2.2 million in scholarships was awarded to the Class of 2015. St. Francis Catholic School is a pre-kindergarten through 8th grade school. The average class size is 18 students with a focus on both spiritual and intellectual growth. There is an athletic program, an expanded enrichment program, a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying program, a National Junior Beta Club, a computer lab, a music program, an art program, theatre productions and more. On the mainland, Cross Schools also benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio. Small classes, rigorous academics, various enrichment courses, community service, sports and faith-based learning help prepare its students to grow into collaborative thinkers with moral and spiritual principles. In Ridgeland, John Paul II Catholic School is the newest Catholic school in the Diocese of South Carolina. It offers a full academic program with an emphasis on Christian leadership, scholarship and service. Its students come from across the Low50 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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country. The school is accredited by AdvancEd/SACS, under the umbrella of the Catholic Schools Office of the Diocese of Charleston.

‘A WEALTH OF TALENT’ Moss says the area’s schools are lucky to have one particular resource at their disposal that gives them the momentum to continue driving forward. “It’s our human resource,” he says. “We are truly blessed with a wealth of talent, from retirees to current employees; we have this eclectic group of artists, corporate executives, it just spans the globe. And I’ve not run across anyone yet who was not interested or willing to get involved in public education.” This past year, the district moved into the school of choice arena, with each school now offering a particular theme to its educational plan, he says. And while all of the county’s public schools will now offer tablets to complement instruction plans in kindergarten through grade 12, the district is looking at ways to level the techdriven educational playing field when school is not in session. “Our next big venture is providing Wi-Fi access (to public school students) throughout the county,” he said. “It’s one strategy to have that device available during school, but when the student goes home, do they continue to have access to the data, not just to complete their homework but to enhance what they’re doing?” The district is working with a private provider and the Federal Trade Commission on a possible plan to create Wi-Fi hot spots and, eventually, a way to connect the schools’ devices to Wi-Fi across the entire county, giving every student the same access to the technology they need. “We’re on the cutting edge of so much with what we’re doing,” Moss said. “We have a very supportive board, community and County Council. And our municipalities are very supportive of what we’re doing. It’s really an exciting time to be engaged in education here in Beaufort County.” M August 2015 51

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SEA PINES MONTESSORI ACADEMY Established: 1968 Headmaster: Melinda Cotter Address: 9 Fox Grape Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843-785-2534 | www.spma.com

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HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Established: 1979 Headmaster: Daniel Wesche Address: 55 Gardner Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843-681-2878 | www.hhca.org HHCA enrolls from Christian families to form a partnership between the family and school. The school not only provides a quality education but also encourages and influences the development of the student’s Christian faith. Believing that every student must be prepared academically for both college and life beyond the classroom, the school provides a rigorous academic program centered around core Christian values. The inclusion of arts, athletics and social experiences all combine to round out a uniquely Christian education.  With a strong guidance department ensures that virtually 100 percent of Hilton Head Christian graduates receive acceptances to four-year colleges. Students choose to attend schools ranging from private competitive liberal arts colleges to the state’s top universities to well-regarded Christian colleges.  Hilton Head Christian is unique in that both the head and heart are challenged to grow and mature. Led by an allChristian faculty and staff, students are exposed to mature Christian believers who also meet and exceed all teaching and certification requirements. The small class size fosters a

genuine family environment where students, parents and students share core values and beliefs. Hilton Head Christian enrolls students from over 35 different churches.  The school is dedicated to shaping the worldview of students by infusing Christ across subjects and providing real, contextualized opportunities to disciple and be disciplined. FAST FACTS  Number of students: 370  Student-to-teacher ratio: 10 to 1  Number of teachers: 37  Awards: Hilton Head Christian seniors receive some of the highest SAT scores in Beaufort County, 100 percent of seniors are admitted to four-year colleges, the lower grades achieve over the 90th percentile nationally on their standardized testing. During 2014-15 school year, students competed in six state championships and won three, and students completed more than 5,000 hours of community service. The middle school continues to excel with the addition of a new middle school principal, increased STEM and technology offerings, and a recently developed model United Nations program. Hilton Head Christian has a robust health and wellness program with a full-time registered nurse and a chef who is committed to promoting healthy nutrition.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL Principal: Amanda O’Nan Address: 70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, 29926 843-689-4800 hhh.beaufort.k12.sc.us/pages/Hilton_Head_Island_High_School Hilton Head Island High School is a public school that strives to prepare each student to become a productive, responsible citizen in a complex, global, technological age that requires lifelong learning. Hilton Head High achieves this through:  Providing a rigorous, balanced curriculum and exemplary teaching.  Maintaining a disciplined, highly academic atmosphere and expect the best from every student.  Fostering personal responsibility, citizenship, and civility by enforcing high standards of student behavior.  Promoting tolerance, trust and respect among all members of our multicultural school community.

 Providing a safe, inviting and stimulating school environment.  Providing educational opportunities suited to each student's developmental needs and potential.  Working in partnership with family and community to help each student succeed.  Providing an environment in which excellent teachers thrive.  Providing quality facilities and technological resources to enhance learning.  Hilton Head High has a counseling department that works with parents and students to have effective communication to achieve academic success, both in high school and when seeking higher education. FAST FACTS  Number of students: 1,267  Student to teacher ratio: 16.7 to 1  Number of teachers: 76

Sea Pines Montessori Academy follows the “authentic” Montessori philosophy, centered on these basic concepts:  It is developmentally based.  Children absorb knowledge by interacting with their environment and responding to it.  Children are motivated from within.  Adults must respect and trust the child.  Teaching should foster the development of the whole child: social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual.  The child is a self-teacher. Classrooms are materials-based, allowing the child many opportunities to initiate activities, explore and practice. The adult teacher serves as support person and facilitator.  Adults are models for the children, and our behavior should exemplify the attitudes we would like the children to imitate.  An authentic Montessori environment as found at SPMA fosters self-respect, caring and tolerance for others, and a responsible approach to the earth.  Although children are individuals with varying personalities, abilities, and interests, the Montessori experience strongly influences the kind of person each will become. Most Montessori students become creative thinkers and problem solvers, cooperative learners, confident in their abilities, socially and ecologically responsible, academically skilled, balanced, self-directed and independent “citizens of the world.”  Sea Pines Montessori is unique in that it is the only independent school in South Carolina to offer the Suzuki method of music education as part of every student’s education. Dr. Suzuki called his teaching method the “mother-tongue approach,” inspired by the fact that children so effortlessly learn to speak their native tongue. Prompted and encouraged by the parents’ love and the family environment, the child responds and develops this most difficult of skills, that of intelligible speech. In the Suzuki approach each of these principles is used in the learning of an instrument (piano & violin). The mother-tongue approach has successfully been applied to other fields such as art, poetry and mathematics. FAST FACTS  Number of students: 160  Student to teacher ratio: 8 to 1 (average)  Number of teachers: 26  Awards: Duke TIP scholars, Hilton Head citizenship award, and first place awards for writing/essay contests.

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ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Established: 1996 Principal: Brian Pope Address: 45 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 843-681-6501 | www.sfcshhi.com

CROSS SCHOOLS Established: 1998 Headmaster: Shawn Young; preschool director, Susan Hackett Address: 495 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910 843-706-2000 | www.crossschools.org Cross School’s mission is to provide an education in the Anglican tradition of academic excellence, fostering respect for self and others, service to community, and a commitment to know, love and follow Jesus Christ. Its nationally normed standardized test scores are outstanding. Students in grades three through six work at the Food Bank on a rotational basis as well as participate in community service projects throughout the year. Students attend weekly chapel services, memorize scripture and learn about Christ in weekly catechesis classes.  Cross School’s students traditionally place two to three grades above their current level on standardized tests. The advanced curriculum and low student-to-teacher ratio (10:1) allow students to progress through units of study with more success and at a faster pace. Cross students consistently place in the top levels in local, state and national academic challenges, and over 60 percent of fourth- through seventhgrade students are Duke TIP scholars.  Students and families are involved in various community projects throughout the year. Instilling a sense of support for our community is anchored in their mission statement. Students are heavily involved in community service and are taught that "community" can mean family, school, neighborhood, city, or beyond. Younger students focus on family and school while older students focus on all areas of "community" and are more hands-on with service projects, even devoting part of the school day to serve. Cross Schools provides an excellent foundation for its students to thrive in every aspect of life; wherever their future leads them. FAST FACTS  Number of students: 190  Student to teacher ratio: 10 to 1  Number of teachers: 20  Awards received in past year: SCISA State Drama Festival Winner, Girls' Cross Country 2nd place in regional meet, SCISA State Chess Tournament - 3rd place, SCISA State Drama Festival - Best Actor and Best Actress, SCISA State Art Show 2nd Grade Division - 2nd Place, SCISA Regional Spelling Bee - 6th Grade Winner, DAR Essay Winner 7th Grade

Faith formation, quality academics, a nurturing community, extraordinary extracurricular activities, and a disciplined environment are among the many benefits that a St. Francis Catholic School education provides. St. Francis Catholic School’s mission, “To nurture students’ spiritual and intellectual growth in an authentically Catholic community committed to academic excellence” is at the forefront of everything they do. Students are nurtured in a safe, supportive environment that focuses on the development of the whole child. Families become part of a close-knit community – one in which parents are actively involved with the school. Over the last 18 years, St. Francis Catholic School’s 8th Grade graduates have built an impressive track record of achieving academic success as well as becoming leaders in high school and college. Forty percent of the past four 8th Grade graduating classes have

been South Carolina Junior Scholars and SCISA George Grice Scholars. The majority of their alumni enter honors level classes at the high school level and many earn high school credit for courses they completed at St. Francis Catholic School. At St. Francis Catholic School, they know that sports can bring out the best of the human spirit and that lessons can be learned on the playing field as well as in the classroom. With this is mind, they strive to provide young athletes with a positive experience in athletics. The SFCS athletic program includes senior and junior girls’ volleyball and coed cross country in the fall, junior and senior boys’ and girls’ basketball in the winter, and boys’ baseball in the spring. Their “no cut” policy allows each student the chance to explore an interest in a sport or build a foundation for participation in high school athletics. Student athletes compete against other private and public middle schools in the Lowcountry and participate in Diocesan tournaments. St. Francis hosts two Knights of Columbus Tournaments each year, the K of C Volleyball Tipoff Tournament in September and the K of

C Basketball Tournament in December. St. Francis athletes have been blessed with state of the art facilities, including our 15,000 square foot gymnasium, and exceptional coaching as well as dedicated parents and volunteers who sell tickets, man concessions, and cheer on the Wolves! St. Francis Catholic School includes a state of the art Fine Arts Building. Students in grades Pre – Kindergarten through grade 8 have music and art class each week. Middle School students and 5th Grade students participate in annual musicals and plays. Each year their Middle School choir participates in the SCISA music festival earning high honors and recognition for both group and individual performances. Last year the music program introduced a ukulele program in the 6th Grade and the art program expanded its pottery and glass programs with new equipment. FAST FACTS  Number of students: 200  Student to teacher ratio: 10 to 1  Number of teachers: 20  Awards: 2015 Rotary Teacher of the Year – Mrs. Tori Safe

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Established: 2013 Principal: Walter Dupre Address: 4211 N Okatie Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936 843-645-3838 | www.johnpaul2school. org John Paul II Catholic School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life through intellectual, physical and spiritual programs that advance academic excellence, leadership, a healthy lifestyle and service to others while fostering discipleship according to the traditions of the Catholic faith. During a brainstorming session near the end of the first year of the school’s e istence, students came up with the acronym SHIELD as a way of explaining the mission and the spirit of John Paul II Catholic School,

based on the image of the Golden Warrior’s shield:      

Service Holiness Integrity Excellence Leadership Diversity

John Paul II Catholic School offers a growing college preparatory curriculum that readies students for the rigors of college. Through its Learning Center, the school also assists those students who may require additional strategies and coping mechanisms for life skills and academics. John Paul II Catholic School is committed to forming students in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ, fostering the formation of the whole person, body, mind and soul. Blending learning with faith in God, and faith in God with daily life.

This year, the school is introducing the House. The House System is an alternative form of student/school governance where students from all grades are divided into separate groups called “Houses” that contain 40-45 students under the mentorship of at least three faculty members. The House System has three primary objectives:  To increase pastoral care of each student.  To allow students opportunities to build strong personal and collegial relationships.  To encourage every student to develop as a leader. John Paul II Catholic School is beginning the construction of an Athletic Center this August. Although John Paul II is a Catholic institution located near the center of the Low-

country Deanery, it exists to benefit every community in the Lowcountry. Diversity is part of the school’s mission and one of its core values . . . “All Are Welcome.” FAST FACTS  Number of students: 171  Student to teacher ratio: 9.5 to 1  Number of teachers: 14 full-time and 9 part-time  Awards: 1st Place Middle School SCISA State Math Meet (Meaghan Lyons individual winner), 2nd Place Middle School Christ Our King State Math Meet, 1st Place St. Francis Middle School Volleyball Tournament, 1st Place Middle School Champions Boys Soccer Tournament, State Champion Swimmer – 100 meter breaststroke – Meaghan Lyons, School Teacher of the Year – Ashley Byrd – Spanish August 2015 53

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PERHAPS THE BIGGEST SIGN THAT DOMINIQUE “NIKI” ANTUNEZ IS A GIFTED ARTIST IS THAT SHE’S DECIDED NOT TO PURSUE A DEGREE IN FINE ART. BY ROBYN PASSANTE PHOTOS BY COURTNEY DI STASIO

Dream coming true for local graduate NIKI ANTUNEZ

“I like painting too much,” said the 2015 Hilton Head High School graduate. “I want it to be something I can relax with, something I can zone out the world with. If it’s required, there’s a whole other aspect to it. It’s something you have to do instead.” Those who know about her talent need not fret, however: Antunez will be headed to Clemson University this month to start working toward a degree in architectural design. “I think it’s somewhat similar (to art),” said the 18-year-old Hilton Head resident, who hopes one day to use her artistic eye for design to create environmentally friendly urban spaces. It’s a dream that’s coming true a bit ahead of schedule, thanks to several scholarships — including the VanLandingham Rotary Scholarship, worth $10,000 — Antunez scored this year because of her talent and ambition. “We were thinking I might as well do University of South Carolina Beaufort for the first two years and then move on to Clemson next,” said Antunez, who was born in Mexico but moved to Hilton Head with her mother when she was 2. “Luckily I got the VanLandingham Scholarship, and that’s made a world of difference.”

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That scholarship came on the heels of another honor — or, rather, five honors — for the budding artist. She took home five Gold Keys, the top award, in the regional 2015 Scholastic Art and Writing Award competition. For a girl who never really painted before high school and had only dabbled in art for fun as a kid, having five award winners out of the nine pieces she entered was more than a pleasant surprise. “That competition goes to New York for judging, so for those people to look at my artwork and have them say, ‘Yeah, that’s a Gold Key,’ that’s a big confidence booster,” she said. She’s also proud of having earned an IB diploma with a weighted GPA of 4.56, all

while working part-time at her family’s restaurant, Hilton Head Diner. The mid-island staple is where her mother, Edelia Tsironis, met and fell in love with Antunez’s stepfather, Nick Tsironis Jr., more than 10 years ago. The two were married when Antunez was 6. “Not many people get to witness their parents’ wedding, and I’m blessed that I got to be a part of that,” she said. Antunez now has an 8-year-old brother and a 7-year-old sister, and she says she still speaks Spanish at home with her mother. Though she’s excited to start this next leg of her life’s journey, Antunez is already waxing nostalgic about the island she’s called home for most of her life. “Growing up I kind of

took it for granted. But the more I traveled the more I talked to people about growing up, and people are always amazed that I live five minutes from the beach and we go every day,” she said. “That’s definitely something I’m going to miss.” M

Niki Antunez earned an IB diploma with a weighted GPA of 4.56, all while working at Hilton Head Diner.

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Many local businesses have taken advantage of USCB's Island Ambassador program. To date, the program has produced 279 certified ambassadors.

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CURTIS SHUBERT ADMITTEDLY THOUGHT HE KNEW IT ALL ABOUT HILTON HEAD ISLAND. HE HAS BEEN A RESIDENT FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES AND MAKES HIS LIVING SHARING THAT KNOWLEDGE AS MANAGER OF YELLOW CAB TOURS ON THE ISLAND. But he was pleasantly surprised to find out he was wrong Shubert is one of many local hospitality professionals and business people who have taken advantage of the Island Ambassador program offered by the University of South Carolina Beaufort's Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training, a series of three free seminars aimed at helping educate those who interact most with the island's many visitors. “It's part of my personality to think I know everything,” Shubert said. “I was shocked at how much I learned. It was

incredible. … I was able to change my tours completely and add so much to them.” The Island Ambassador program has been around since the early 1990s, but its most recent iteration was created in 2011 with the birth of USCB's Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training. The center took over the program from the Hilton Head Hospitality Association and revamped it to meet the changing needs of those on the front lines of the tourism industry. “When we took over, we thought, ‘Why reinvent the wheel?’” said Keri

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Olivetti, director of the center. “Then we started with the program, and the wheel needed to be reinvented.” After a series of focus groups, the program was reformed into three seminars — Island Knowledge, Island Culture and Island Ecology — that cover everything from the activities available to visitors to the area’s Gullah and Civil War history to the wildlife found in island’s maritime forests, in local waterways, and even beneath the surface of its famous beaches. The program has gained steam this year, Olivetti said, as word of its value reaches beyond the traditional hospitality circles. No longer does it serve only hotel and restaurant employees, but also real estate agents, lifeguards and librarians, to name a few. To date, the program has produced 279 certified Island Ambassadors — a title reserved for those who complete all three seminars — but a total of 1,276 people have attended at least one of the sessions. Among them are the staff members at the Hampton Inn on Hilton Head, where general manager Skip Young credits the program with helping his hotel become one of the top properties in the Hampton Inn family in terms of customer service. “It was just a phenomenal experience,” Young said. “So much of our staff comes from out of town, so we were able to train them more on Hilton Head, and they are able to talk with our guests more intelligently about all there is to do here.” As the center continues to expand its capabilities and moves to the planned USCB Hilton Head campus, Olivetti hopes the program will educate many more residents and commuters about the island's rich heritage and robust selection of offerings for tourists. “Everyone on Hilton Head really should be an ambassador,” Olivetti said. “Whether it's directing them to a local restaurant or showing them which aisle in the Harris Teeter the salad dressing is in, we all have important interactions with our visitors.” M August 2015 57

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HOMEBUILDERS HAVE BEEN HELPING STUDENTS FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS BY LEACY KELLEY

THE HILTON HEAD HOME BUILDERS EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA. From left, Hilton Head Home Builders Education Foundation scholarship recipients Francisco Ferre, Hannah Reynolds, Priscilla Neville, Alyssa Calamari, Gabriela Hellstrom, Alexis Manuel and Mikel Hannah-Harding. Not pictured: Alexandra Grace Smith.

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For more than 20 years, the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association has been helping fund higher education efforts for students in the area. In 2014, the association gave more than $10,000 in scholarships to students in the community. Each scholarship is worth $2,000. The recipients are chosen by the foundation based on each student’s application. The 2015 scholarship award recipients are Gabriela Hellstrom, Francisco Ferre, Mikel Hannah-Harding, Pricilla Neville, Hannah Reynolds, Alexis Manuel, Alexandra Grace Smith and Alyssa Calamari. Each of these outstanding students has shown a passion for community service and has a strong academic work ethic and good character among other criteria. They all also will be attending a four-year college or university in the fall. Founded in 1965 by Joseph Fraser Jr., the nonproﬁ t Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association works to improve the Lowcountry’s building industry, including adapting to new technology and industry practices and offering educational tools to members. More than 450 local companies are part of the group, including residential and light commercial builders and remodelers that do business in Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties, as well as the subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers and mortgage professionals who work with them.

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The Hilton Head Home Builders Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-proﬁ t charitable organization administered by the Hilton Head Area HBA and formed to support and raise funds for continuing education throughout the greater Southern Beaufort County region.

The Hilton Head Home Builders Education Foundation has been successful in efforts for more than 20 years thanks to the generosity of many within the greater Hilton Head Island community and beyond. Just recently, the Endowment awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 2014 graduates from Bluffton High School, Hilton Head Island High School, Hilton Head Christian Academy, Hilton Head Preparatory School and the Homeward Education Association.

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10 questions with River Ridge Academy principal Gary McCulloch BY JAMES FOSTER PHOTO BY CARIZMA THOMAS Construction on River Ridge Academy, the Beaufort County School District’s newest school, began last summer. The facility, which will teach kids in prekindergarten through eighth grade, is near the intersection of Bluffton Parkway and S.C. 170 and will open with an enrollment of about 900 students. The school will be home to the River Ridge Raiders, with school colors of purple, black and silver.Here are 10 questions Hilton Head Monthly asked new principal Gary McCulloch.

Monthly: Is construction complete? McCulloch: Yes, we’re done. Our furniture has been delivered, and we’ll open on Monday, Aug. 17. This has been a very exciting process because we’ve been able to see the building grow from a hole in the ground into a dynamic schoolhouse that hundreds of kids will attend. Monthly: Are there any aspects of the school’s design that you particularly like? McCulloch: I like the way the wings separate our elementary students from our middle school students. It’s important for middle school students to have a distinct sense of identity in a prekindergarten through eighth-grade school. They will love their own hallway with lockers. We have extra-large math and science classrooms that will give our students the ability to have ﬂ exible and safe lab spaces. I also love our media center. It has a wonderful balance of elementary and middle school “feel” to it, with café tables for middle school kids and circle-type spaces for elementary students. Our gymnasium is top-notch, and I’m really looking forward to the memories that we’ll create there. Monthly: You were the principal at Beaufort Elementary School while River Ridge was being built. What was that like? McCulloch: It’s been a balancing act, that’s for sure. But I was very fortunate to have a strong assistant principal in Melissa Holland, who was recently named as principal at Beaufort Elementary. She’s worked hard with our students and families in Beaufort so that I could devote increasing amounts of time and energy to River Ridge. Thanks to Melissa and the great staff at Beaufort Elementary, I’ve been able to meet and talk with many Bluffton-area families and students during our school choice fair and a follow-up meeting with parents who were speciﬁ cally interested in River Ridge. I’ve also been fortunate to meet with student focus groups to help our faculty planning. Monthly: From a principal’s perspective, what was at the top of your to-do list once you started focusing

exclusively on River Ridge? McColluch: That’s an easy one. Over the past couple of months, my primary focus has been on hiring about 100 top-quality teachers and staff who share a passion for student learning and building quality relationships. I’m really happy with our team, and I’m conﬁ dent that our River Ridge community will be very pleased. Monthly: How do you start from scratch, in terms of hiring a complete faculty and staff? McColluch: You start with a vision. I’ve been very transparent when it comes to what I’m passionate about, and that’s kids. During our parent meeting and also during my meeting with teachers who were exploring the idea of applying for jobs at River Ridge, we talked at great length about what quality schools look like, even what they sound like. We spoke about our two school choice programs – Montessori and Project Lead the Way – and the characteristics of the teachers we would need to drive those programs. We spoke about how children develop socially and emotionally, and about what it takes to create learning environments that help students succeed. We really took our time during the hiring process so we could make sure we had a terriﬁ c team in place for our kids. Monthly: Have you received any feedback from your soon-to-be parents and community members? McCulloch: The feedback was overwhelming at the school choice information fair and the parent interest meetings. Many of our parents were actually important leaders in their previous schools, and they have stepped up to volunteer their expertise and time to make River Ridge Academy a truly great school. Parents want the best environment for their kids. They want them to be challenged and to love their school. It’s been obvious to me that they share my passion for student growth and development. Monthly: River Ridge Academy will have two curriculum choices: Montessori and Project Lead the Way. What are they, exactly?

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McCulloch: Montessori education supports children’s natural development and encourages them to develop their creativity, to think critically and solve problems and manage their own time. It has mixed-age classrooms, it allows students to make individual choices about their research and work, and it gives them time for uninterrupted concentration. I think you’ll find that Montessori students really enjoy their learning, so they can better remember what they learn. Students who aren’t enrolled in Montessori will participate in our focused STEM program, which stands for science, technology, engineering and math. It’s called Project Lead the Way in kindergarten through fifth grades, and it leads directly into Gateway to Technology in middle school and to Project Lead the Way in high school. It’s a hands-on, projectbased curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving. The kids will learn that it’s OK to take risks and make mistakes on the road to success. Monthly: Why were those two instructional choices selected? McCulloch: Montessori education is typically offered only by private schools, so we’re very fortunate to have a supportive superintendent and board of education members who want to offer more options to students and their parents. The few public schools that offer it generally have waiting lists, so it’s something that’s customer-driven in addition to being an approach that I personally believe to be very effective. We also offered it at my previous school, Beaufort Elementary, so I really wanted it at River Ridge. STEM was basically a no-brainer when you understand how many of tomorrow’s most exciting careers are based on those disciplines: science, technology, engineering and math. Monthly: Why use a prekindergarten to eighth grade structure, which basically means combining prekindergarten, elementary and middle schools into one building? McCulloch: As a former middle school principal, I’ve always found that the transition to middle school can be difficult for many kids. You often have several elementary schools feeding into the same middle school, and each one of those elementary schools might have a different way of doing things. So when students come to a middle school from those kinds of differing experiences, it can be difficult to fit in. Academics can take a back seat to social acceptance. Our school will focus heavily on social and emotional development and on academic consistencies that afford our students a quality learning environment and create seamless transitions within our building. From a practical perspective, many parents also like the idea that their children will be here, in the same learning environment, for nine years. That’s attractive, having several kids all at the same school. Monthly: What’s something the Bluffton community might be interested in knowing about you? McCulloch: I’m a former professional soccer player, so I understand the kind of commitment, discipline and drive it takes to accomplish your goals. School should be exciting. We’ve got to listen to our kids and create academic learning environments that they find relevant and enjoyable. Gro ing up, I never knew my schools’ principals. I pride myself on building quality relationships with kids and their families. We have a tremendous opportunity here. Our teachers — and many of our students and parents — have selected River Ridge Academy for a reason. Nearly 200 of our kids live outside our attendance zone and applied to come here through the district’s school choice program. I’m confident that we can harness all of that support and use it to create a school that others will look to as a model. Go Raiders! M August 2015 61

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HEALTH BY KIM KACHMANN-GELTZ | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT his best-selling book “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End,” Atul Gawande tells a story about a maverick geriatric doctor, Bill Thomas, who takes a job in a New York nursing home and decides to combat what he calls the three plagues: hopelessness, helplessness, and boredom. Breaking all the rules, Thomas brings in dogs and cats and 100 parakeets and gives the animals and birds to residents, telling them to take care of them as their own. “Treating them as if they were capable of caring for something — not just passive wards of the caregivers — was dramatically transformative. People came out of their shells. Some of the catatonic residents started to talk again. Psychotropic drug prescriptions for agitation dropped sharply. The residents not only found a new purpose and became more active, they also lived longer,” Gawande wrote. Pets can help relieve boredom, loneliness and depression, particularly in older adults. Paying attention to dog or cat makes most people feel less stressed. A pet can also be healing — just ask long-time Hilton Head Island resident and Realtor Barry Ginn.

“I’m the same person I was before my brush with death — I have the same demeanor — but I think completely differently,” Ginn said. “I respect how precious life is, so I always leave people with ‘I love you, man — mean it!’ ” Ginn said it seems Romeo also has a positive outlook on life, even after enduring such pain and suffering. “The dog is fla less … he never complains and always loves to be with me.”

A BRUSH WITH DEATH AND BOND MADE IN HEAVEN Ginn and his boxer, Romeo, are survivors. Three years ago, someone found Romeo tied to a tree, left to die. That same year, Ginn went through a divorce and flat-lined twice after suffering a rare infection of flesh eating bacteria. The bacterium causing Ginn’s infection, necrotizing fasciitis, replicates quickly, secreting toxins that destroy skin, fat and muscle. When gangrene sets in, the dead tissue must be surgically removed to save the person’s life or limb. A team of surgeons at the Medical University of South Carolina operated on Ginn nine times over four days, removing nine pounds of infected flesh from his upper arm. He endured months of painful rehabilitation. Romeo also was suffering. The dog required more than two years of intense therapy from Hilton Head’s Noah’s Arks Rescue for the trauma he endured. Last year, when Ginn met Romeo for the second time, the dog bit him. That would’ve

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Pets can help relieve boredom, loneliness and depression, particularly in older adults.

discouraged most people from adopting the dog. Not Ginn. “I corned Romeo with a leash and took him for a walk before taking him home,” said Ginn. “When we got home, we had a few drinks, smoked a few cigars, and told each other what we wanted out of life. We’ve gone from there. Romeo had a tough life but we’re here together now.” Today, Ginn and Romeo go everywhere together — to the office, the bank and outdoor restaurants where Romeo becomes the center of attention. “It’s amazing how much attention he gets,” Ginn said. “People get out of their chairs to offer him a treat or fresh water. The outpouring of love he gives back is pure, pure love. He brings people so much happiness.” Pets can create opportunities to socialize. They also offer the health benefit of humor. “Romeo loves wearing a pair of goggles to protect his eyes when he sticks his head out the car window,” Ginn said. “He takes them off when the car ride is over. Now he knows how to put the window down. A friend told me to put on the child locks, but it’s too cute.” Ginn believes in divine intervention. “God has played a major role in my life, and he has played a major role in Romeo’s life.” Ginn and Romeo get up at 4 a.m. and walk three to six miles every day. A dog’s need for regular exercise is a great motivation to get their owners up and walking. “The dog is flawless: he French kisses, has a great ass, never complains and always loves to be with me,” said Ginn.

“The unconditional love is the incredible thing about dogs,” said island visitor Heather Perram Frank. “They don’t judge you; they accept you as you are and they are always glad to see you. To care for them and give them good lives is such an honor. The trust they place in us is sacred.” Frank, the former editor in chief of USA Today’s USA Weekend, and her husband, Justy, a physician, have three dogs, all Portuguese Water Dogs: two girls ages 12 and 9, and a boy who’s 18 months old. “The girls love their brother, but they’re ladies of a certain age and they like their rest. They like to cuddle and snooze and stretch, which is a nice day to wake up. Our boy plays hard and sleeps later than they do, but he wakes up full of excitement and wonder every single day. His joy and pleasure in just being alive give every morning a terrific start. I can honestly say that we start every day, even difficult ones, grounded and grateful because of these sweet creatures,” Frank said. A number of American Heart Association studies show a link between pet ownership and improved cardiovascular health, including lower blood pressure and heart rates, even under stressful circumstances. Being with a beloved pet lowers the owner’s stress hormone cortisol. “Their needs and their routines give shape and discipline to even hectic days, making them feel ‘normal.’ Having dogs is a special, active kind of company. They’re content just to be with you,” Frank said. Loving and caring for another living being also promotes the release of oxytocin, a neurochemical that enhances bonding. “Our dogs are extensions of the love Justy and I have for each other. Our home is kinder, warmer, sillier place because of our dogs. They magnify our happiness and the responsibility we gladly shoulder for each other’s well-being.” M August 2015 63

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Hundreds of readers sent in photos of their cute pets for our annual “Cutest Pets” issue. This year’s contest was decided by the number of “likes” each photo got on our Facebook page. In a heated battle, the adorable Monster won with 415 “likes,” beating out the super cute Goose who had 357 “likes.” The victory prize for Monster was a special package from Tail Wiggles, sponsor of the contest. Monthly thanks all that submitted photos and voted. We have selected some of our favorite photos for this special “Cutest Pets” photo spread. Special thanks to Faith Seiders for capturing this photo of the winning pooch!

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An estimated 1 million dogs in the United States have been named the primary beneďŹ ciary in their owner's will.

A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why having your pets spayed and neutered is so important.

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A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans. A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night. A cat can jump as much as 7 times its height.

Over 50% of all pet owners would rather be stranded on a desert island with their pet, not another person.

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JEFF & JEN PREKOP

Groomingdales opened in 2003 and was purchased by Jeff and Jen Prekop seven years ago. Founded by Nash Academy graduates with over 20 years of experience, Jen and Jeff grew the business to what it is today: an awardwinning full service all breed pet grooming salon. They have attracted top pet professionals and train in-house to maintain their quality and service. Active in the community, Groomingdales is known for its volunteerism and exciting presentations at community events. Q: Why do you think Groomingdales has been consistently voted Best Pet Groomers six years running? A: We are consistent in our quality of grooming and offer a tremendous value for our services. Our professional team loves what they do and it shows in the personal attention they provide each pet. Q: How does Groomingdales offer such great value? A: Everything we offer is essential to the well being of your pet. We don't believe in charging extra for services that are part of the normal grooming process i.e nail dremeling, ear cleaning and plucking, gland expression, etc. Q: Where does Groomingdales go from here?

Dogs can alert their owners of an epileptic seizure up to an hour before it occurs.

A. Continuing to grow and serve our community. My wife Jen has limitless energy and has been excited to partner with different charities and organize events, such as a dog friendly movie night for charity that we hope to continue. She's also working on expanding our daycare so stay tuned for more details!

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Lila the Pig:

A comfort through chemo STORY BY LAURA R. WILSON PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN you are heading to Brighton Beach in Bluffton, you might have seen cute little pig grazing in the yard of a house on Alljoy Road — and then you probably did a touble take, as most people do. That’s Lila the pig, owned by Diane Owens and Walter “Wally” Sumner. “I called her my chemo pig,” Owens said. “She was my companion and kept me going when I was battling cancer, and now she has become kind of the neighborhood mascot. Everybody loves Lila.” Owens is a wife, mother, friend to many and a Harley rider. She works with Gary Sturgis at Plantation Dental in Bluffton, and in her free time enjoys boating, riding her motorcycle, traveling and exercising. When she felt a lump in her breast in the spring of 2013, she did not want to admit to herself that she had breast cancer. “I was in denial. I should have dealt with it as soon as I found out; instead, I went with what I had planned and that was riding to Bike Week in Myrtle Beach in May,” she said. “One of my fellow riders, who knows me well, asked what was going on when we got there. He told me he could see I was crying as I rode. I just wanted this one last ride before I had to deal with whatever was ahead of me.”

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PETS After growing up on a small farm in Laurens, South Carolina, Owens had always wanted a pig as a pet. Lila, a Juliana miniature pig, was born in August and came to live with Owens in November. As part of her breast cancer treatment, Owens had a mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiation. “I was so sick, so tired, my joints hurt, I lost all of my hair and I would drape towels over the mirrors in my home because I didn’t want to see myself. I fought depression, and through it all Lila kept me going,” Owens said. “She made me smile when I felt like crap, made me laugh and she would want to be walked, so that would get me up and outdoors.” Owens jokes that she is Lila’s “mama” and Sumner is her “person.” Lila loves her “mama,” and her “person” is her buddy and friend. Sumner was very

supportive of is wife during her cancer treatment, staying every night with her in the hospital, cleaning and cooking, and he has joined Owens in treating Lila like a human member of the family. Lila has a monogrammed swing coat, a Santa Claus suit and pearls — which, like any true Southern lady, she always wears when photographed. And Lila is photographed often, because she has become a bit of a Lowcountry celebrity. Cameras come out when she rides with Sumner in his golf cart, which is one of her favorite pastimes. She enjoys cooling off in her baby swimming pool, taking long walks, rooting for grubs and peanuts. She also likes long car rides, but hates being awoken from a nap. Owens is now cancer-free, though she is still undergoing reconstruction surgeries. She credits God, her family and her

friends for her newfound health — and, of course, she is thankful for Lila. Now that she is cancer-free, Owens has big plans: “I have always heard that Kid Rock puts on a great concert, so I would like get tickets to see him perform. I have gone to Daytona and Myrtle

Beach Bike Week, but would love to go to the Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota and really travel and experience life,” she said. “In the meantime, I enjoy the simple things like hanging poolside with little Lila or taking a ride to have the wind in my face.” M

Lila the pig has a monogrammed swing coat, a Santa Claus suit and pearls — which, like any true Southern lady, she always wears when photographed.

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LOCALLY MADE DOG MADE DOG TREATS Three local businesses specialize in creating treats for dogs.

Kiva the Shiba:

More than just a pretty face STORY & PHOTOS BY LAURA R. WILSON seems everywhere that Kiva goes, folks fall for her pretty face. People want to pet her and ask about her breed, while children smile and joke about the song “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” Kiva is a popular girl in Bluffton, but more importantly, she is the longtime friend and companion of Brittany Orr. Orr had always wanted a dog as a child, but her brother was allergic to pet dander. But for her 18th birthday, Orr’s parents took her to the Asa Hanna Kennel, where she picked out a Shiba Inu puppy. She had done her homework and knew that with socialization and training, Kiva would be a great dog, despite the breed’s reputation as a bit temperamental. Even though one of Kiva’s many nicknames is “Kiva the Diva,” Orr was not about to have a prima donna on her hands. According to the American Kennel Club, Shiba Inus can be strong-willed and territorial. Obedience training and socialization should help. They make great hunting dogs; originally, the breed was used in the mountains of Japan to hunt large game. Shiba Inus are still popular among the Japanese, who consider the breed the No. 1 companion dog.

Kiva certainly is a good companion to Orr. From day one, two were inseparable. Kiva joined Orr at the Southern Pitt Raceway, where they watched her cousin Gus Dean race. She also followed her to the University of North Carolina-Wilmington for Orr’s fi rst year of college, and was right by Orr’s side as she studied long hours, went on weekend trips and attended functions and parties. Three years ago, the two moved to Bluffton. Orr spent time in the area as a child with family, and she loved the area and wanted to be closer to her boyfriend, Clay Ward. Kiva sniffed him over and checked him out, and determined he was worthy of Orr. The couple was married on June 20 at Oldfi eld Plantation. Kiva loves napping on her bed as Orr completes the coursework for her fi rst year of law school at Savannah School of Law, or she’ll spend her days playing with her fourlegged friends at the Bark Shack. When Orr has a soccer game or kickball match, Kiva is watching from the sidelines — unless it’s too hot, of course. Kiva has been there for many of the biggest moments of Orr’s life, and it’s safe to say that wherever Orr goes, Kiva — or “Kivabear” — won’t be far behind. M

Stella’s Snacks Hilton Head Island Teresa Brandow is Belfair Plantation’s pastry chef, but also makes natural dog treats called Stella’s Snacks. The dog treats are named after her mixed breed rescue dog from Hilton Head Humane. Her treats come in multiple ﬂ avors like Yam Chews, Liver Training Treats and more. They are sold by the half case. Find more information online at stellasnacks.com.

Ollie B. Biscuits Oliver Bentleys of Savannah makes premium, gluten-free dog treats called Ollie B. Biscuits. The treats come in the larger biscuit and the smaller biscuit bites. The biscuits are made with all human grade ingredients and in small batches. Find more information online at oliverbentleys.com.

Big Sweeties Treats Big Sweeties Treats are an all-natural sweet potato treat made on Hilton Head Island. They are simply dehydrated sweet potatoes made into a dog treat. There are no other ingredients besides sweet potatoes. The treats are sold at Tail Wiggles in Wexford Village.

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PETS BY LEACY KELLEY PHOTOS BY HOLLI MURPHY elanie Steele raises championship greyhounds at her Bluffton home. But in February, a litter of 5-day-old puppies kept her from traveling to New York City for the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. From her computer, she watched as her 3-year-old show dog GrandCru Giaconda pranced across the green carpet at The Piers to win the Westminster Best of Breed award. Steele and trainer Rindi Gaudet both knew Gia could deal with the bright lights, ﬂ ashing cameras and added pressure that comes with the biggest dog show on the planet. “We prepare our dogs to travel, meet dogs and meet people,” Steele said. “We go to great lengths to make sure that Gia can handle anything.” Gia has collected many awards so far in 2015, including 10 “Best in Show” trophies on the dog show circuit. Gia lives in Bluffton with Melanie Steele and her husband, Jack. She trains and shows with Gaudet, a Summerville native. The Steeles moved to Bluffton from Weddington, North Carolina, three years ago and continued breeding and showing award-winning greyhounds and Scottish Deerhounds. Their kennel, GrandCru Kennels, was established in 1994 and has bred more than 50 champions in the hound, sporting and terrier groups. GrandCru Kennels is a ﬁ ve-time Pedigree Award winner, and some of its homebred dogs have gone on to win agility, obedience, coursing titles and more. The Steeles are members of the Greyhound Club of America, the Scottish Deerhound Club of America and many other national canine clubs. They are supporters of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation and the American Kennel Club’s Canine Health Foundation. For more than 20 years, the Steeles have been breeding AKC greyhounds, which are a bit different from the popular National Greyhound Association racing greyhound. NGA and AKC grey-

FUN FACT: 45% of dogs sleep in their owner’s bed (we’re pretty sure a large percentage also hog the blankets!)

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Gia has collected many awards so far in 2015, including 10 “Best in Show” trophies on the dog show circuit.

hounds have different bloodlines and slightly different constructions. “It is my hobby, it is not a business in any sense of the word,” Steele said. “We do this out of a love for the breed and the sport of purebred dogs, as well as the desire to share the wonderful qualities of these greyhounds with others throughout the world.” M

CUT-A-THON PLANNED ara’s Salon on Hilton Head Island is hosting its fourth annual Cut-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event will offer high-end haircuts to the public, with proceeds going to local shelter programs specifica ly benefiting the Feral Cat Program. Hilton Head Ice Cream and Groomingdales are also involved in the event. For more information, call 843-842-4911.

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Bluffton author Brian David Kolowich tells the beautiful stories he has shared with his canines in the book, "By His Side: Tales of Love and Loyalty Between a Man and His Dogs."

Brian David Kolowich: Man’s best insight BY BECCA EDWARDS | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT ome of the best teachers of humanity aren’t human at all — they’re our canine companions. In his novel “By His Side: Tales of Love and Loyalty Between a Man and His Dogs,” Brian David Kolowich brings this concept to light as the reader views life through the eyes of Kolowich’s springer spaniel, Georgia, and her mixedbreed son Batman, as well as other dog characters like Batman’s brother Chai. “I had all these crazy dog stories and everyone said, ‘You’ve got to write that down,’” Kolowich said. “And then we had this week that played out like a country song — everything went wrong.” Kolowich’s book begins with Batman discovering Georgia’s cancer has come back.

Kolowich writes from Batman’s perspective, “Starting at the curly, silky fur on her breastbone, I move downward. I pass the scars of the missing teats that once nourished my littermates and me. Then, I feel it. There, in her loin area, under her skin is an unmistakable lump.” A son dealing with his mother’s passing is something that is very real to Kolowich. The same week of Georgia’s diagnosis, Kolowich’s mother, Lynn, suffered a heart attack and died before he could say goodbye. “I was full of regret. Full of remorse. I kept thinking, ‘I should have called,’” Kolowich said. As he grieved his mother’s death, he observed his dogs’ relationship. “I would

watch my two dogs have this communicative exchange, but I couldn’t understand what they were saying. So I projected what conversations my mother and I would have had with each other had she known she was going to die.” The book, which took a year for Kolowich to write, spans the course of only a few months but provides decades of sentiments, lessons and vignettes about life, death and truly living. In the last chapter, Kolowich uses Georgia’s voice to make a poignant point about acceptance. He writes, “Batman, I think I am ready now. My work is all done here. I feel fortunate to have been a mother 14 times. I’ve lived in and run freely throughout these beautiful mountains. I’ve gotten to see

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you and BK’s children grow and thrive … I want to run free at Rainbow Bridge.” Kolowich’s version of the Rainbow Bridge came to him during a shaman-guided experience. He describes Rainbow Bridge as a, “mystical waiting place where dogs are all restored to their optimal health and wait until we die.” Kolowich believes before we crossover we go to Rainbow Bridge and we are reunited with pets like Georgia and Batman. The Rainbow Bridge concept is popular among pet owners; when their pets die, many animal lovers say they have “crossed over the Rainbow Bridge” to an animal heaven, where they will wait to be reunited with their owners. Kolowich said that our faithful four-legged companions “bring out the best in us. The simplicity of their existence is a reminder to all of us about what’s really important in life. Humans get so caught up and make things so complicated, but in the end, it doesn’t matter what we accumulated or how fast we moved. It matters the people we loved and the compassion and the charity we expressed.” M

FUN FACTS

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 Dogs have about 1,700 taste buds. Humans have approximately 9,000 and cats have around 473.

 Dogs curl up in a ball when they sleep due to an age-old instinct to keep themselves warm and protect their abdomen and vital organs from predators.

DID YOU KNOW?  A dog’s normal temperature is between 101 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit.  Why are dogs’ noses so wet? Dogs’ noses secrete a thin layer of mucous that helps them absorb scent. They then lick their noses to sample the scent through their mouth.

 A dog’s sense of smell is 10,000 to 100,000 times more acute as that of humans.  It’s a myth that dogs only see in black and white. In fact, it’s believed that dogs see primarily in blue, greenish-yellow, yellow and various shades of gray.  When dogs kick after going to the bathroom, they are using the scent glands on their paws to further mark their territory.

 In addition to sweating through their paw pads, dogs pant to cool themselves off. A panting dog can take 300-400 breaths (compared to his regular 30-40) with very little effort.  In terms of development, the first year of a cat’s life is equal to the first 15 years of a human life. After its second year, a cat is 25 in human years. And after that, each year of a cat’s life is equal to about 7 human years.

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Adopt. don’t shop BY LEACY KELLEY

Thinking of adding a pet to your family? Here are

behaviors to make sure families find the right pets for their lifestyles. ADOPTING WILL SAVE YOU MONEY. Adopting a pet from an animal shelter or rescue group is much less expensive than buying a pet at a pet store or through other sources. And since the shelter likely already shouldered the cost of vaccinating and spaying or neutering your new pet, its adoption fees likely are a real bargain.

five reasons 3 to adopt your new best friend. IF YOU ADOPT, YOU’LL SAVE A LIFE. Around 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States each year, simply because too many people give up their pets and too few people adopt from shelters. Many shelters are at capacity, and staff members sometimes need to make very hard decisions to euthanize animals that haven’t been adopted. The number of euthanized animals could be reduced dramatically if more people adopted pets instead of buying them.

WHEN YOU ADOPT, YOU GET A HEALTHY PET. Animal shelters and rescue groups are brimming with happy, healthy animals just waiting for someone to take them home. Most shelters examine and vaccinate animals when they arrive, and many spay or neuter them before putting them up for adoption. In addition to medical care, many shelters also screen animals for specific temperaments and

ADOPTING A PET WILL MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER. Pets have a way of putting a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Not only do animals give you unconditional love, but they have been shown to be psychologically, emotionally, and physically beneficial. Caring for a companion animal can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment and ease feelings of loneliness and isolation among all age groups.

IF YOU ADOPT, YOU WON’T BE SUPPORTING PUPPY MILLS. Puppy mills are “factory-style” breeding facilities that put profit above the welfare of dogs. Most animals raised in puppy mills are housed in poor conditions with improper medical care, and the parents of the puppies are kept in cages to be bred over and over for years, without human companionship and with little hope of ever joining a family. After they’re no longer profitable, breeding dogs are simply discarded — either killed, abandoned or sold.

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PETS Find your new best friend today at one of these four local rescue centers.

Hilton Head Humane Association

10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. daily 843-681-8686 Hilton Head Humane is a no-kill animal shelter determined to improve the lives of homeless dogs and cats. The shelter spays and neuters its animals and provides a caring, loving home for dogs and cats until their forever homes are found. Hilton Head Humane also owns and operates The Litter Box, a thrift store that benefits the animals at the shelter. How to help: Make a donation or volunteer at Hilton Head Humane. The shelter is a nonprofit funded solely by private donations, memberships dues and fundraising efforts. Donations can be made online at hhhumane.org or mailed to P.O. Box 21790, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. Volunteers are always welcomed and are a vital part of the HHHA. To become a volunteer, contact Franny Gerthoffer at director@ hhhumane.org. Featured Pet: Milan is a Rottweiler who has been in and out of the shelter for about four years. She once had some aggression issues, but she is now a loving and trustworthy companion who is looking for a forever home.

Palmetto Animal League

56 Riverwalk Blvd., Ridgeland Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday | 843-645-1725 Palmetto Animal League owns and operates an adoption center, community clinic and thrift store. The adoption center is a no-kill living space for more than 150 cats and dogs awaiting adoption and also serves as the group’s headquarters. Its mission is to give neglected animals a second chance in a nurturing environment. How to help: The group relies on volunteers and donations. If you’re interested in volunteering, check for the times and dates of orientation sessions at palmettoanimalleague.org. Donations can be made online and are used right here in Beaufort County. Featured Pet: Tink is almost 3 years old and has been at Palmetto Animal League since 2013. She has lots of energy and loves to play with other dogs, but she is not a big fan of cats or children. She also likes long walks and bike rides.

Noah’s Arks Rescue

4084 Spring Island, Okatie Adoption events are held regularly in the Lowcountry, including at PetSmart in Bluffton on most Saturdays | 843540-6755 Noah’s Arks Rescue is a nonprofit group, but is not an

animal shelter. NAR offers emergency medical, surgical and rehabilitation to abused or ailing animals that otherwise would be euthanized. The group’s mission is to educate the public about the ethical treatment of animals and to save the lives of animals that have been abused. How to help: Donations are accepted online at noahs-arks. net and help cover the animals’ extensive medical bills. You can choose the specific animal you would like to help, or donate a little each month to help all the abused animals at Noah’s Arks. Featured Pet: Primetime is 6 years old. He was hit by a car as a puppy and has been with Noah’s Arks Rescue for almost his entire life. He is still looking for his forever home and is a loyal and loving pup. Primetime also enjoys belly rubs and the beach.

Camp Green Dog

1190 Argent Blvd., Ridgeland 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily | 843-208-3647 Camp Green Dog is a cageless daycare, boarding and grooming program. Its Camp Green Dog Foundation helps foster and support animal adoptions in the area. How to help: To donate to the nonprofit Camp Green Dog Foundation, call 843-208-3647 to discuss a tax-deducible gift. Volunteers are also always welcome at Camp Green Dog, whether it be for a week or a year. Foster an animal in need or adopt an animal to give it a second chance! M

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Pets stay in style at local pet lodge BY LAUREN BURNHAM PHOTOS BY COURTNEY DI STASIO hat feeling of dread when you realize you cannot take your pet on vacation with you. The worrying about who will take care of your four-legged friend, handle an emergency and ensure your pet gets enough daily exercise. Don’t sweat it! Evergreen Pet Lodge is the perfect spot for your furry friend while you are away. No need to sit around on your vacation stressing about it. When you board your pet at Evergreen Pet Lodge, you can take off for vacation knowing that your pet is in the best hands possible. New owners Jonathan and Claudine Vaughan both have a great passion for and extensive experience with the kennel business. Jonathan Vaughan began managing Evergreen 23 years ago and met Claudine shortly afterward when she brought her dog in for boarding. After 21 years and 2 beautiful children, the Vaughans have a strong bond with Evergreen. They look forward to modernizing and building on a track record that introduced luxury boarding and daycare to Hilton Head, and they want nothing more than to give the highest quality care and service to your furry friends — and you. Evergreen Pet Lodge is the ultimate destination for your pet, with luxuries that allow your pet to enjoy the pleasures of a carefree and stress-free vacation while you are away. Located minutes from the Hilton Head Island Airport among a peaceful setting with lots of grass to run around in, your pet will be anything but unhappy. Forget small cages; at Evergreen, your dog will stay in an individual 14-foot indooroutdoor run with imported Italian porcelain tile throughout. Partitioned runs allow privacy for your pet, reduce stress, and prevent cross contact. Your furry friend will not be bringing home any unwanted germs or fleas With automatic water feeding system and all kennels cleaned and disinfected daily, cleanliness is not a problem. Not to mention that the kennel is a bright, clean, low-odor

Evergreen Pet Lodge is located in a peaceful countryside setting amidst the natural beauty of tall pine and shady trees. Room service includes high-end cuisine and fresh water set-ups. The housekeeping service maintains strict hygienic standards to promote a healthful atmosphere.

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and parasite-free environment. It is fully climate-controlled (both air conditioning and heat, including heated tiled ﬂ oors), and calming music is provided at all times. And don’t forget the cable TV that your pets may watch at anytime without anyone telling them to turn it off or go to bed. Evergreen might as well roll out the red carpet for your dog as the kennel serves up a premium prescription diet to minimize intestinal irritation and gives individual exercise in one of the multiple large, clean, secure fenced in yards three times a day. With one-on-one attention from employees and a tenant who lives on the property, you know your pet is in good hands. Your pet’s tail won’t be drooping for long in this luxurious boarding lodge while you are away. A variety of additional services are also offered at the lodge. From agility, water games, leash walks or jogs to basic obedience and more, your dog will be entertained. From puppies to seniors, your friends at Evergreen take amazing and specialized care of all.° From

feeding specialized diets to administering any medications, all requests can be accommodated. Rest easy knowing your pet is safe, healthy, comfortable and, yes, happy while you’re away. Want your pup to come home smelling like roses? Arrange to have him groomed before you pick him up. Evergreen’s dog grooming services are also available to dogs attending daycare or pets whose owners are looking for grooming help. Evergreen Pet Lodge also has boarding for cats. Your feline friend will receive the same high-quality care and personal attention on a daily basis as the dogs — including exercise. And don’t forget the daycare program. If you’re facing a long work day, having work done around the house or heading out on a day trip to Savannah or Charleston — or if your four-legged friend just needs a little playtime and exercise — daycare may be just the thing to make your life easier. Check out www.evergreenpetlodgehhi. com for more information. M

HELP CONTROL FERAL CAT POPULATION

he feral cat population in Beaufort County, especially on Hilton Head and in Bluffton, is growing rapidly. Even with the efforts of the trapping program offered by local rescue organizations, there is still a feral cat issue in both communities. There is a concentrated effort with local animal shelters and Beaufort County Animal Services to control the feral population in a humane and healthy way. The only way to be truly successful is to work together with the communities in need. This requires constant communication and an intense effort in trapping, ﬁ xing, and monitoring feral cat colonies. There are so many wonderful feral cat volunteers already working the program, but more are needed. It is so important to report feral cats in any area where they have not been seen before and start the trapping program before the kittens are born. The effort to control the population starts from the ﬁ rst sighting of a feral cat. Anyone interested in joining the effort to make a difference in the lives of the feral cats may call the Hilton Head Humane Association at 843-681-8686 or Beaufort County Animal Services at 843-255-5010.

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Pet news, tips and facts HOW TO PUT THE BRAKES ON PET CAR SICNKESS

FUN FACTS

BY KIM SALERNO

any of us plan on hitting the road with our pets this month for a little summer fun. However, for some four-legged family members, road trips can mean upset tummies. Queasiness in the car is not just a human problem. Dogs and puppies do sometimes experience motion sickness on car rides. Unfortunately, car sickness can make any kind of pet travel a distressing ordeal for both dogs and their families. Car sickness doesn't have to be a serious or lasting problem for your pet. With the right treatment, it can be mitigated, or even stopped altogether. There are several causes of car sickness in dogs and puppies. The most common include:  Immature ears. In puppies, the ear structures that regulate balance aren't fully developed, which can cause them to be extra sensitive to motion sickness. Many dogs will outgrow car sickness as they age.  Stress. If traveling in the car has only led to unpleasant experiences for your dog - to vet exams, for example -- he may literally be worried sick about the journey.  Self-conditioning. If your dog experienced nausea on his ﬁ rst car rides as a puppy, he may associate car rides with illness, and expect to get sick in the car. Car sickness doesn't look like you might expect it to in dogs, and you might not even realize that this is the challenge you're dealing with. Here are some symptoms to look out for:  Inactivity/lethargy  Restlessness  Excessive/repetitive yawning  Whining/crying  Hyper-salivation (drooling)

 Vomiting If your dog is suffering from car sickness, symptoms will typically disappear within a few minutes after the car comes to a stop. Fortunately, there are a number of different methods available to help prevent and/ or treat canine car sickness. 1. Increase His Comfort Level. Turn your dog so that he faces forward. Motion sickness is related to the brain's ability to process movement. The less blurring movement he sees out the window, the better he might feel. Keep your dog as close to the front seat as possible (but not in the front seat). The farther back in the car you go, the more you sense motion. Opening the windows a crack. This brings in fresh air, which is soothing, and helps reduce air pressure. Avoid feeding your dog for a few hours before a car trip. Transport him in a travel crate. A crate will limit his view to the outside, and will help to keep any sickness he may have confi ned to a small space. Keep the temperature low. Heat, humidity and stuffi ness can exacerbate car sickness. Distract him. Toys, soothing music, or just hearing you speak may help calm and distract a high-strung dog. Take frequent breaks. Getting out for fresh air or to stretch your legs can help him feel better periodically. Exercise before your car ride. 2. Reconditioning. For dogs who have negative associations with riding in cars, reconditioning could be the answer. Reconditioning does take time and patience, but it really can help relax your dog. Drive in a different vehicle. Your dog might associate a specifi c vehicle with unpleasant memories. Take short car trips to places your dog enjoys. This will replace negative associations with positive ones. Gradually accli-

mate your dog to the car. Start by sitting with your dog in the car while the engine is off each day for a few days. When he seems comfortable, let it idle. Once he is used to that, drive slowly around the block. Gradually progress to longer and longer trips until your dog seems comfortable driving anywhere. Offer your dog treats, or offer him a special toy that's just for car rides. This will make the car a fun and rewarding place to be. 3. Medication. While motion sickness can be helped in natural ways for some dogs, there are cases in which medications is the only option. There are both over-the-counter and prescription medications available, including: Anti-nausea drugs: reduce nausea and vomiting. Antihistamines: lessen motion sickness, reduce drooling, and calm nerves. Phenothiazine: reduces vomiting and helps sedate the dog. Caution: Always discuss any medications you plan to give your pet with your veterinarian to ensure that your dog is healthy enough to take them, will be given the correct dosage, and won't suffer any adverse effects. 4. Holistic Approach. Holistic treatments are another way to go for dog parents. They really can be effective, and are worth trying. Some common holistic choices include: Ginger. Ginger is used to treat nausea. Try giving your dog ginger snap cookies or ginger pills at least 30 minutes before travel. Peppermint, chamomile and horehound naturally help calm the stomach and nerves of your dog. These are available in pills and teas. Massage can help sooth and relax your pet before you travel. As with other medications, always discuss any holistic remedies you plan to give your pet with your vet to ensure that it's appropriate and the dosage is correct. In short, with some patience, training, or the right medications or holistic treatments, you and your dog will be able to ride safely and happily together anywhere you need to go! M

DID YOU KNOW?

 While there are seasonal regulations, dogs are welcome on every Hilton Head Island beach.  It’s rumored that, at the end of the Beatles song, “A Day in the Life,” Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, just for his Shetland sheepdog.  Dogs chase their tails for a variety of reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct or, they might have ﬂ eas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet.  Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) and during this REM stage dogs can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are signs that your pet is dreaming.

 Dogs’ eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark.

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USEFUL TIPS:

12 AWESOME LIFE HACKS FOR DOG OWNERS.

 Dogs need sunscreen, too! Like humans, the sun’s harmful rays can cause dogs, especially those with light coats, to get sunburn, skin cancer, and be more prone to suninduced tumors. If you plan on spending the day outside with your pet in sunny Hilton Head, apply sunscreen to the sunexposed areas of their body along with the tip of their nose. Petspeciﬁ c sunscreen and sun protector spray can be purchased on Amazon.com, CoolaSuncare.com, EpiPet. com, and in local pet stores.  Dogs absorb heat from their paws. When taking your dog on a walk during a hot summer day, steer clear from hot surfaces like asphalt and cement that can burn their paws. If these surfaces are unavoidable where you walk, doggie boots may be purchased to help isolate the heat rising from the ground.

 To keep your dog busy, buy toys with little holes in them (such as a Kong), put both big and small pieces of kibble in the toy and give it to your dog. This will keep him busy for quite a while, presuming he has a few small ones that he gets out quickly. You can also wedge dog biscuits in the holes with a smear of peanut butter.  When your dog is teething, instead of have him chewing on couches, walls, etc., buy a few (cheap) washcloths. Soak the washcloth with water and put it in the freezer. When fully frozen, give it to the dog to chew. It will thaw out so have another one ready in the freezer. (Be careful when doing this with very small dogs, as they may get a chill.  Do not leave your pet in an area with dangling phone cords, drape cords or other items that it may strangle itself on. Be aware of electric cords that may be chewed by the pet.

 In the summer, metal bowls can get very hot and burn your dog or cat’s tounge.  If you have a puppy that pees on your carpet: After soaking up most of the mess with a paper towel, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the area and leave it to absorb both the traces of urine and the odor.  If your dog runs away from you and you ﬁ nally catch up to it, no matter how angry you are at the dog, do not yell or smack it or your dog will never come to you when called for fear of being punished.

 Do not leave your dog in the car unattended on hot days. Even with the windows open, temperatures in cars WILL reach deadly levels. It only takes ﬁ ve minutes! If you see a dog locked in a very hot car do something to try and help it before it's too late.

 Is your dog digging? Try putting cayenne pepper in the holes—they don't like the sensation when they go back to dig again.

 Dog urination burns your lawn? Try giving them some tomato juice every day (either in a bowl or on their food) and it should solve the problem.  After soaking up the majority of urine or picking up the poop, baby wipes do a great job and pick up all smells with no stains left behind.

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acations are all about getting away from home and going on an adventure. You don’t have to go to the extreme and tie thousands of balloons to your house to set off on an adventure like in Disney’s movie “Up,” but adventure does await you in the Lowcountry. No matter how you plan to get here, be ready to step out of your comfort zone and fly to new heights. Stepping out of the car after a long car trip or walking out of the airport and smelling the salt in the air — that is the smell of adventure. The salt water holds the potential for you to jump in and experience water sports like kiteboarding, jetpack riding, parasailing, jet skiing and more. Kiteboarding and jet skiing get you on the surface of the water for an up-close view of the wildlife just below the water. With the possibility of seeing anything from a dolphin to a sea turtle, the adventure lies not only within the water but the type of ride you choose. Should you want to take in the views from the sky, parasailing or jetpacking will do the trick. Whether propelled up by air or water, you will feel the thrill of an adrenaline rush. However, the adventure does not have to be just on the water. Step out of your swimsuit and put on your shorts to take in the beautiful nature that the Lowcountry has to offer. View it while flying through the trees on a zip line, or soaring through the skies aboard a helicopter or airplane. The adventure is out there for the cautious and those seeking something wild and crazy. Fly through the live oaks and pines on a

zip line while also getting the opportunity to view the water, boats and marshes of the island. At ZipLine Hilton Head — the area’s only one zip line course — you’ll see the best views of the island, with zip lines reaching up to 75 feet. The nearby Aerial Adventure Hilton Head courses offer fun for the whole family, with activities available for those ages 5 and older, including a skateboard zip line, jumping through hoops, an obstacle course and more. If 75 feet in the air is not high enough for you, consider trying a helicopter or airplane ride to get a birds-eye view of the full beautiful of the island. Words cannot describe seeing the whole island from above; it will leave you speechless. With many tour options that fit any budget, you can pick the experience you want. Maybe your idea of adventure involves wheels. And with a designated skateboarding area to challenge any age, Shane Levi Gould, founder of Fuel Clothing, says, “[Hilton Head’s skateboard park] is a great asset to the community.” Kids, teens and adults can skate at a maintained facility for free. Adventure is all about letting go, stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing something new and exciting. But don’t worry: Stepping out of your comfort zone does not mean forfeiting safety; with trained instructors and equipment to keep you safe at every adventure, you just worry about having the time of your life. Whether this is your first time in the Lo country or your 20th, there are always new adventures waiting for you to discover. M

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hat pit-of-the-stomach ball of white fire that builds in defianc of any rational argument can have the strangest effect on people. Some jump out of planes in pursuit of that shot of primal fight-or-flight adrenaline Some race motorcycles. Some are content to merely scour the horror section of Netflix Matt Altavilla found his fear at 75 feet, and in sharp defiance of his fight-or-flight refl he embraced it. “I was terrified of heights,” he said. “I grew up afraid of heights. When I first went up on the zip line, I was hugging the trees.” It’s an interesting admission, given that Altavilla makes his living as one of the highflying tour guides at ZipLine Hilton Head, where he spends his days towering over the treetops dangling from cables. At the same time, that fear gives him a unique insight into the many guests he takes upwards of seven stories in the air over the course of a day. “It’s great helping people overcome that fear and get them out of their comfort zone,”

he said. “Everyone will be kind of joking about it, but if someone is up there and they’re nervous I’ll tell them ‘Hey, at least you’re stepping away from the tree. My first time I had both arms around that tree.’” Obviously, Altavilla got over his fear. But that ability to coax people out of their comfort zones helps build bonds between guests on Altavilla’s tours, something he cites as one of his favorite things about the job. “In one day with three tours, you meet every kind of person you could,” he said. “Big, loud, crazy families; people who are a little more shy about going up. No matter how many times you go up there, all the groups are different. You get to know everyone personally.” And from those widely diverse groups, some of whom are strangers before passing through the gauntlet of high wires, platforms and zip lines that crisscross ZipLine Hilton Head, bonds are formed. “I’ve taken groups up where you have two or three different groups, and after two hours

everyone’s such good friends. They’re going to Up the Creek Pub & Grill after. They’re having a blast together.” Thanks to Altavilla conquering his own fears, he’s helped other conquer theirs and forge quick friendships high above Hilton Head Island. As he puts it: “You’re a completely different person up high.” M

DID YOU KNOW? Originally designed as a quick and easy way to transport goods (and thrill-seeking people) across rough terrain, zip lines emerged as a recreational device in the 19th century. In his novel “The Invisible Man,” H.G. Wells first makes mention of an “incline strong,” because giving things cool-sounding names hadn’t been invented yet. Today’s lines use half-inch-thick galvanized steel cables with a break strength of 20,000 pounds, so don’t worry about grabbing a big lunch before you head up onto the course.

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ISAIAH BURCH HAS HAD A PASSION FOR AVIATION FOR AS FAR BACK AS HE CAN REMEMBER.

ut it was the helicopter that specifically got him dreaming. “It’s the closest thing that I could dream that I was a bird or flying on a magic carpet,” said the owner of Hilton Head Helicopter Tours. “There’s no restrictions, nothing hindering the view like the wing of airplane. You can go any direction you want. It’s amazing. I love spreading that passion.” Burch grew up in a singleparent home in Tipp City, Ohio. When other parents were driving their kids to soccer games, his mother was driving him to fl ing lessons at the age of 14. He worked multiple jobs to continue his training through his teens. After a decade of piloting charter planes professionally, Burch had an epiphany. “Nine years ago, I took a ride a helicopter ride at a state fair and I couldn’t believe what I was missing,” he said. He has done aerial photography work for everyone from Vanilla Ice to the National Geographic Channel. But when he looked to open a tour business, Burch and his fiancée, Lori, were instantly drawn to Hilton Head Island. “The views, the amazing untapped nooks and crannies of all the islands here, it’s just stunning and spectacular to see from a helicopter,” he said. “This is a unique family experience in a vacation heaven that is thirsty for family fun options beyond the beach. Daufuskie, for example, is stunning from the air. We show people parts of the Lowcountry in five minutes what would take them a day to walk through.” Hilton Head Helicopter Tours began in January and has quickly grown into one of the favorite

tours and activities for both tourists and locals, rising from No. 108 to No. 16 on TripAdvisor over the past five months Burch offers five different tours that start at $39 per person and last anywhere from five to 45 mi utes. Longer tours go into Georgia and over Tybee Island and Fort Pulaski, and Burch will customize tours for his clients. Burch has worked extensively with town officials to create routes that are less noisy to residents but still thrilling for riders. His state-of-the-art Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter features bubble windows, which give riders an even better view of their surroundings. It can accommodate three passengers at a time, but Burch stresses that larger groups have loved the experience. “We keep everyone moving on and off the copter seamlessly,” he said. “With families, we’ll have two kids ride with each of their parents, so the kids fly twice for one price. They wear the headsets and sit in the cockpit with me. The kids’ feedback and joy has been the best part of this by far.” There is no age minimum or maximum. Burch said he’ll tailor tours to any budget but prides himself on being the most affordable tour on the East Coast. As his business grows on the island, Burch plans to start a scholarship program to pay for underprivileged kids to take flying lessons for free. “I want to spread this passion and make sure if a child gets the flying bug like I did, nothing stops them,” he said. For more information on Hilton Head Helicopter Tours, call 843505-7182, go to www.flyhhi.com or like Hilton Head Helicopter Tours on Facebook. M August 2015 87

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BLINK, AND YOU MAY MISS IT. “IT’S A REALLY FAST TRICK,” SAYS BRANDON ATKINSON, 28, OF HIS SIGNATURE MOVE.

he skateboarder calls it a “Boneless Big Spin Rock to Fakie.” That’s when he skates uphill, drops his foot, pops up his skateboard and spins before rolling downhill. “It’s one of the big eye-catchers,” he says. But Atkinson an even more impressive move: helping others who are struggling — be it with sports or life in general. “He’s a very, very, good positive person,” says professional BMX rider Brandon Hopkins, who toured with Atkinson. “He helped me out a lot.” “I think you always have to keep your head up, and keep going forward,” Atkinson says. “Then other people feed off that.” Early on, Atkinson learned how to fall, a lesson the Hilton

Head Islander now teaches his students. It’s kind of like geometry, says Atkinson, who also manages a Fuel Clothing shop and showcases his moves on tours. Skateboarders must analyze the angle of their descents, know which shoulders to tuck, and decide if they need to leave their knees out, depending on if they’re wearing kneepads. Parents are sometimes horrified by spills. “But the kid is a solutely fine,” Atkinson says. “You just get up, brush your shoulder off and keep skating.” He can talk. He’s suffered cuts and bruises and been sidelined for a few weeks, but never broken a bone in 20 years of skateboarding. The New Jersey native spent almost every summer on Hilton Head, where his grandparents

bought a home, before he moved here himself six years ago. Hilton Head may feature bumpy, seashell-studded concrete, but it’s also home to a beloved skate park where Atkinson sweated out his summers. He trained at the Bristol Sports Arena as a teen, long after he graduated from the first skat board that his mother bought for him from KB Toys. You’d find him at Bristol with a lunch-packed cooler from noon to 6 p.m., “like, every day,” Atkinson says. “That’s a special spot.” “Sometimes, it felt like skateboarding was easier than walking,” he says. “It just felt natural.” He toured nationally, demonstrating his skills — once performing, impromptu, in a hotel lobby, Hopkins remembers. “Brandon is very passionate

about skateboarding,” he says. But Atkinson is just as ready with encouragement, which he learned from his grandfather while playing golf. “If people around you are happy, it makes the day a lot easier,” Atkinson says of his grandfather’s wisdom. And if they’re not happy, Atkinson lends his own optimism. It gets lonely on the road, but Atkinson was always the person to try to spark happiness, Hopkins said. When Hopkins was going through a divorce, touring was hard on him. But Atkinson pointed out a bigger purpose for the pain. “Every time I turned around, Brandon was there,” Hopkins says. It’s a mindset, according to Atkinson. Being full of faith, passion and happiness means overflow “It will drive the person next to you,” he says. M

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through the air. The difference between the flyboard and the hoverboard, however, is that the flyboard has boots attached to the board and the water jet points downward, while on the hoverboard, your feet fit into foot straps and the jet points backward. Those with a background in board sports may find the hove board an easier challenge, but previous experience is not necessary. “It takes a little bit of balance (to adjust), but I, for the life of me, could not get up on a wakeboard. I’ve tried many times, and I just could not do it,” says Whitehead. “And I got right on with the first try on the hoverboard.” The unique experience is powered by water. The underside of the hoverboard is connected by a hose to a small personal watercraft (Whitehead uses a Jet Ski). The water goes through the hose and out to the hoverboard to propel the rider. The thrust from the Jet Ski, which accompanies the rider, stiffens the hose and enables the hoverboard to elevate. The more power that is supplied from the Jet Ski, the faster and higher the rider goes. “It’s the same type of (concept) as the jetpack, only it’s a board, and it’s powered by the Jet Ski as well,” says Whitehead. “We control your power, and you get to control where you go. It’s like skateboarding on water, but with waves and everything. You steer with your feet. If you want to get height, you lift up on your front foot. If you want to go lower, you push down on your front foot.” Like with the jetpack, the response has been tremendous. “So far, everyone has really enjoyed it. Everybody’s gotten up and been able to fly on it.

Everybody likes it. It’s really cool,” says Whitehead. “The more you do it, the easier it is create a fly and control it. The excursions close for a few months in winter due to water temperatures, but otherwise the rides can be enjoyed nearly year-round. And it’s an adventure that is surprisingly safe, despite the stunning visual. Whitehead, 24, is a certified Master Jetpack trainer, having completing an intensive month-long course in Florida to learn maintenance and safety. The hoverboard, invented by Jet Ski champion Franky Zapata, is made of carbon fiber, making it ligh weight but also strong enough to safely re-enter the water at fast speeds. “Safety is a priority. We want people to know how safe this really is. People might think it’s dangerous, but it’s not,” says Whitehead, who is trained in CPR and has HHI Jetpack employees monitoring every step of the experience. “It’s extremely safe.” M

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hether your dream wedding is a small and intimate beach gathering or an extravagant country club affair, Hilton Head Island is the perfect destination. Recently ranked the fi fth best island in the United States by TripAdvisor.com and No. 2 by Travel & Leisure, Hilton Head offers beautiful views, a sunny climate, and a vast array of talented wedding professionals to choose from. The annual Hilton Head Bridal Show is the perfect place to kick off your wedding planning. With a wide array of wedding vendors all under one roof, couples can fi nd the perfect venue, caterer, photographer, and dress all in one place. This is the day to see sample photography, to taste a variety of cakes, to ask all your questions and get the information you need. Thanks to special Hilton Head Bridal Show packages from The Westin, it’s a great opportunity to make it a weekend trip. Get your wedding planned and experience all the island has to offer. See for yourself with you can’t fi nd a better destination for your big day than Hilton Head Island.

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Last season started and ended with some turbulence as Bluffton High School saw its first game go to forfeiture and Hilton Head Christian Academy said goodbye to its head coach. But local football coaches feel only excitement and hope as the first days of practice and first steps onto the field creep closer and closer.

Last year’s Seahawks barely snuck by the .500 mark. That above-average record wasn’t fully representative of the talent Hilton Head Island High School held, though. The class of 2015 included star wide receiver Aaron Frazier, as well as a talented corps of linemen. Even with hard-to-replace Frazier gone, head coach B.J. Payne and the Seahawks should be a force to be reckoned with this fall. There’s a story of redemption for the Seahawks, who missed out on the playoffs with a loss to regional rival Beaufort High School. Two weeks later, the team crushed R.B. Stall 65-0 to fi nish the season and give fans a taste of what’s to come. Returning to the fi eld this year are starting quarterback Aiden Hegarty and Jeremiah Maddox, who already has committed to Marshall University. Another player receiving college looks, John Baty, joins Maddox on defense. Baty, a 6-foot cornerback, has received a handful of offers (including one from Hilton Head High football alum Michael Julian’s team, Toledo) but has yet to commit. Hegarty, a rising senior, is a dual threat on the fi eld, but he didn’t have to run much in the past with Frazier at the ready. This year will be a test of his abilities, forcing him to run more than last season’s average 25.3 yards per game. If Payne fi nds a solid target for Hegarty, you can expect a successful season for the Seahawks.

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SPORTS Smith comes into the head coaching position after working as a defensive coordinator under Ryan Mitch. Not surprisingly, Smith said his team’s defense will be key this season. The team picked up former Hilton Head Preparatory School defensive coordinator Ron Peduzzi over the offseason, and Smith is looking to the new addition to step up the team’s defense. “He won a couple of state titles (at Prep),” Smith says. “I think he’ll bring a good, hard-nose philosophy to our defense.” Peduzzi and Smith have a challenge ahead of them. The Eagles are young and Smith is looking at his seniors in terms of quality — not quantity. Though there aren’t many upperclassmen, Smith thinks the ones he has will take on big enough leadership roles to keep his team afloat “I’ve got good senior leadership, just not a lot of them,” Smith says. “I’ve got four or five kids that can r ally step up and be leaders. But it’s just four or five — not 10 or 12.”

Physically, a young team could have issues. Smith says younger players haven’t yet built up a football mentality and that could wear on the team as the season continues. Still, Smith says he expects to be competitive. He’s confident in his receivers and though he hasn’t decided on a starting quarterback yet, he’s got options. He’s been working with a small group of quarterbacks all summer and hopes to make a decision well before the Hilton Head Christian squad plays its first game Aug. 21. Above all, though, Smith is just looking forward to the opportunity to take Eagles under his wing. It’s a new era at Hilton Head Christian Academy and what the team lacks in experience, it makes up for in zeal. “What we bring back is excitement and enthusiasm,” says Smith.

HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL It’s the nature of high school athletics to lose players to other sports during the offseason. The Hilton

Head Prep football team is no exception. With baseball season and other athletic camps dotting the summer, head coach Kevin Wald missed a chunk of his players at the team’s summer camp at Presbyterian College. Even so, Wald’s got a good grip on what his team has to offer when his veteran team returns to the field this fall The Hilton Head Prep Dolphins have the luxury of experience on their side. Last year’s 8-3 team reappears this season with most of its starting players. Not only that, but the team’s upperclassmen were coached by Wald through their entire high school career. This gives the players and Wald a better understanding of where the team’s strengths and weaknesses lie. “This is my fourth year at Prep, so I know all the kids well enough,” Wald says. “I know who can do what and I have a pretty good feel for who’s capable.” Wald says his team is especially capable on the line of scrimmage. He pointed out his offensive and defensive line as the team’s

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SPORTS strength — and one of the places where you can find some of the team’s most talented vets. A handful of Prep’s offensive and defensive linemen started in their position freshman year. As upperclassmen, they’ve mastered the position. And the line has potential to grow with one of its key leaders, John Horner, just starting his junior year. Using a strong corps of linemen as a backbone to his offense, Wald says his team will excel at the running game. It’s the passing game where he has some concerns. Although the team has rising junior Mac Orie, there aren’t many other wideouts on the roster. “We need some receivers to step up,” Wald says. “We graduated virtually everybody.” Wald is looking for players to step up in a few other places, but question marks aside, Wald is confident that his superior linebackers will be enough to bring the Dolphins victory. “Football is won and lost on the line of scrimmage,’ Wald says. “Period. End of story.”

BLUFTON HIGH SCHOOL The 2014 season is one the Bluffton Bobcats will try to separate themselves from this upcoming year. A season that started with promise soon turned into frustration as the Bobcats forfeited their first game after allowing an ineligible player to take the field. Things continued to go downhill for the Bobcats as they finished their season

3-9, including a loss to Hilton Head Island High in the Bridge Bowl. The Bobcats have time to prepare for a rematch against the Seahawks on Sept. 25, and the depth to rebuild. First, head coach Kenneth Cribb will need to replace Alex Davis, a class of 2015 quarterback who threw for 1,744 yards in his senior season. The Bobcats relied heavily on Davis in 2013 and 2014, so there aren’t many options to take his space. Junior Sam Aerni is a likely replacement, though the 5-foot-11 quarterback only produced in rushing plays last year. Once a passer is found, Cribb has a target ready. Senior Terrance Heyward led the team in receiving touchdowns last season, with six touchdowns in his 456 receiving yards. Where Bluffton need not worry is on defense. While some of the stronger defensive ends have graduated, left behind is a duo of linebackers who are poised to perform in 2014. Junior linebacker Kevin Diggs had 53 tackles last season, nine of which were solo tackles for a loss. Fellow linebacker DaeQundrea Nelson finished right behind Diggs with 47 total tackles in 2014. He returns in 2015 for his senior year. Cheesy as it may be, the adage “Defense wins championships” will need to hold true if the Bobcats want to make it to the playoffs. Bluffton repeats its season opener against Battery Creek August 21st, so the clock is ticking for the Bobcats to find a game-ready quarterback and prepare for a comeback season. M

2015 SCHEDULES HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

Aug. 21 Ridgeland/Hardeeville Aug. 27 at Whale Branch Sept. 4 West Ashley Sept. 11 Battery Creek Sept. 25 Bluffton Oct. 2 Hanahan Oct. 9 at Berkeley Oct. 16 Beaufort Oct. 23 at Orangeburg-Wilkinson Oct. 30 at Stall

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Aug. 28 at Bethesda Academy Sept. 4 at Northwood Academy Sept. 11 Bible Baptist Sept. 18 Palmetto Christian Academy Sept. 25 at Curtis Baptist Oct. 2 Colleton Preparatory Academy Oct. 9 Thomas Heyward Academy Oct. 16 ST. Andrew’s School Oct. 23 at Dorchester Academy Oct. 30 at Hilton Head Christian Academy

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Aug. 21 Trinity-Byrnes Sept. 4 at Bible Baptist Sept. 11 Northwood Academy Sept. 18 at First Baptist School Sept. 25 Bethesda Academy Oct. 2 Palmetto Christian Academy Oct. 9 at Christian Academy Oct. 16 at Thomas Heyward Academy Oct. 23 St. Andrew’s School Oct. 30 Hilton Head Prep

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL Aug. 21 at Battery Creek Aug. 28 Effingham County Sept. 4 at Beaufort Sept. 11 Johnson Sept. 18 Whale Branch Sept. 25 at Hilton Head Oct. 2 Wando Oct. 16 Ashley Ridge Oct. 23 at Fort Dorchester Oct. 30 at Colleton County Nov. 6 Summerville

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BOOKS

Latest local reads As summer comes to a close and the final books are crossed off summer reading lists, you may find yourself looking for one last book to read. What better way to consume your last few weeks of summer than by picking up a unique and relatable book? Considering a book from a local author may help you get your final reading fix for the summer, and help you learn more about the history of the place you call home. These books may be found at local bookstores, at Barnes & Noble or online at Amazon.com.

“Untying The Moon” by Ellen Malphrus Bailey Martin is a child of the South Carolina Lowcountry tides, being pulled to and from a reckoning with destiny. A marine biologist and artist, Bailey is a woman of contradictions, at once a free-spirited adventurer giving deeply of herself to environmental causes and family loyalties but also consumed by primal, isolating appetites and dangerous attractions. Restless and troubled, Bailey chafes at her existence, becoming uneasy in her success, her life and her own skin.

“Blossom: Confession of a Child of War” by Njomza Kryeziu Follow a 5-year-old girl caught up in the Serbian invasion of Kosovo in 1999. The incredible story recounts her amazing and traumatic experiences both during the war and after it ended, when she relocated to the U.S. Don’t miss this young woman’s incredible story. Njomza Kryeziu and her family were chased from their home, living on the run as Serbia invaded her country. She writes about the difficult choices that her family made just to stay alive — how they survived a death train and living among horror after Njomza was abducted. This incredible young woman’s resilience, strength and character led her to fashion a life of purpose, meaning — and forgiveness.

“Art & Craft: Thirty Years on the Literary Beat” by Bill Thompson This collection contains three decades of Bill Thompson’s book review career with The Post & Courier in Charleston. The book consists of interviews with distinguished novelists and nonfi tion writers in America and abroad, including Tom Wolfe, Pat Conroy, Joyce Carol Oates, Anthony Bourdain and many more. It consists of 10 thematic sections ranging from the Southern Renaissance and Civil War history to biography and travel and even crime fiction. It also includes a section of Thompson’s distinct reviews.

“Good Morning… Good Night: 99 Days to Your Spiritual Recovery” / by Deb Copeland This book depicts the obstacles and disappointments we encounter in our lives. We may not know what the future holds, but we can rest in knowing who holds our future. Life will always throw challenges at you, but this book aims to show you that you can turn your life around and find happiness, satisfaction, fulfillment and success. It is all about the attitude you wear. The book was written to help adults deal with their problems and bring God’s message to those who need it. If life has thrown challenges at you or you feel you are carrying the world on your shoulders and can’t seem to find the right answers, this book may be just what you’re looking for. 98 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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LOWCOUNTRY RETREAT BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY JOHN MCMANUS

Todd Hawk and his family-owned company H2 Builders in Bluffton have been building beautiful custom-designed homes in the Hilton Head Island area since 1996, many in the traditional or transitional Lowcountry style. And that style is becoming more popular than ever.

ut perhaps none of these spectacular homes are as quintessentially Lowcountry in every exacting detail as the one he built for himself, his family, extended family and friends in the small town of Pineland in Jasper County. “It’s very authentic,” said Hawk, who designed the residence with local architect Thomas Hiatt. “We love the Lowcountry style.” This casually sophisticated 3,500-square-foot home serves as a rustic getaway retreat from the family’s permanent residence on Hilton Head, less than an hour’s drive away. It’s more than just a homey and comfortable four-bedroom (including one with bunk beds), four-bathroom home, with a grand fireplace in the great room and a fire pit made from a cast-iron maple syrup vat in the backyard. The property merits being called a plantation — and it is; welcome to Hawk Plantation —

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AT HOME because of the enormity of the land: 300 acres flush with countless live oaks and a bounty of timberland, a handful of fresh water lagoons for fishing and 15 acres tilled for seasonal cropping, all bordered by 1,000 acres of governmentprotected land. “In so many ways, it’s a great retreat,” said Hawk, who usually makes escapes to his retreat weekly. “We take the kids up there and expose them to the wildlife … it’s in the middle of nowhere with no cellphones. We do everything up here.” Frequent guests at the home include Hawk’s 14-year-old son, Hunter, and his friends, extended family members and a variety of friends and family who enjoy socializing and the outdoor life as much as Hawk does. The clan fishes, shoots sporting clays, goes four-wheeling and hunts for turkey, duck and deer in season. Every now and again, Hawk and a startled guest might experience a close encounter of the natural kind with a wild boar near a swamp at night. “It’s a little bit different environment than Hilton Head,” he said. One of the country experiences that Hawk is reliving now from his days growing up on 15 acres in his native Tennessee is ringing the same bell his mother used on the porch at dinnertime. He and his sister and their friends would rush home from wherever they were in the outback. His sister refinished the original bell and gave it to Hawk as a present last Christmas. “If you heard the bell, you had to come home,” Hawk said. Now, many years and a generation later, when his son and his friends hear that bell, they “have to come home.” Hanging out at home can mean sitting comfortably in rocking chairs on the wide front porch or comfortably lounging in the expansive screened-in back porch, two distinctive Lowcountry architectural details that Hawk retrieved from 100 years ago, as is the metal roof. The long driveway consists of a plantation mix (granite and sand) and winds its way to the front door pathway and adjacent carport. There is no garage. “I would definitely say it’s a very true, authentic Lowcountry architectural style,” Hawk said. “We tried to make sure the house looked like it had been there (a long time). People say, ‘It looks like it’s been there forever’… that was our goal.” Inside the home, reclaimed oak flooring anchors the open floor plan downstairs, climbs the stairs and spreads lengthwise in the hallway upstairs. The kitchen flows into the informal dining room, which extends into the comfortable 102 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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25-foot-high great room. A massive chimney made of reclaimed brick from a North Carolina cotton mill secures the extra-wide fireplace in the great room. In the custom-designed kitchen, which offers space to prepare food and socialize with guests, granite with a leathering process for durability from Distinctive Granite & Marble stretches across the island surface and wall countertops. Custom-made, Shaker-style cabinetry by the Cabinet Gallery integrates seamlessly with state-of-the-art appliances from Billy Wood Appliances. “The sink looks out onto the back, the fire pit and an incredible view of the field that we plant every year that wraps around the entire house,” Hawk said. Reclaimed oak box beams grace the great room and the vaulted back porch, and detailed shiplap butt board creates visual texture on the downstairs walls. Hawk’s wife, Tracy, designed the home’s interior and blended the old with the new with custom-made furniture, furnishings, accent pieces, lighting fixtures, rugs, bookcase decorative arts and personal keepsakes, etc. “Tracy did some really unique things,” merging comfort, style and functionality, Hawk said. All the shelving and glass was done by Low Country Shelving & Glass. Although the Hawk home is steeped in Lowcountry charm and historical tributes, Hawk and his team also plugged in the latest energyefficient products and systems, along with installing advanced “smart” bells and whistles. With a swipe or two on his cellphone, Hawk can easily activate the entertainment systems and specialty wiring installed by Audio Video Experts, security and camera systems, lighting and climate control. The Hawks and family and friends are living in the moment, with deference to the old and embracement of the new. They exchange island life for the country life barely an hour from home. They’re living the Lowcountry life. M August 2015 103

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REAL ESTATE

For Realtors,

connecting with clients has never been easier BY JEAN BECK

Most people would agree that there are more options and ways to connect with others today than ever before. Cellphones, email, social media and video chatting have opened up a whole new world of possibilities. ď ľ

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or Realtors, this means there are more ways to connect with clients and prospective buyers and sellers. Realtors must be open to all forms of communication and technology to suit those clients’ needs and preferences. And according to the National Association of Realtors 2015 Member Profi le, Realtors are adapting to this technology shift. In fact, 85 percent of Realtors today prefer to communicate with clients via text messages. While that is still fewer than the number who prefer emailing and chatting over the phone (93 percent and 91 percent, respectively), only 40 percent of Realtors preferred to text clients just fi ve years ago, signaling a shift to better assist clients and meet their needs. Many of today’s Realtors also use technology that will help keep you connected in the transaction. These Web-based sites allow you, your attorney and lender to timely access the documents needed to complete the transaction. With the demands on everyone’s time and fl exible work schedules, this tool is an added benefi t to both the buyer and seller. We are halfway through 2015 and year-to-date, our local market has seen a 12.9 percent increase in closed transactions compared to this time last year. Prices moved higher as the median sales price was up 2.4 percent to $289,950. Months’ supply of inventory was down 17.4 percent to 7.1 months, indicating that demand increased relative to supply. If you are ready to buy or sell real estate, work with a Realtor who can provide you with the market comparisons and trends in your neighborhood. Realtor is a federally registered collective membership mark that identifi es a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors and subscribes to its strict code of ethics.

MEET THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY The decision to buy or sell a home is one of the most important ﬁ nancial decisions most people make. Do you pick an experienced Realtor with a successful track record or go with an aspiring new agent eager to make their mark in the industry? Each situation is unique. Some agents are chosen for their hometown, the college they went to or the friends they keep. Some are selected for their professional accomplishments and accreditations. To help take the guesswork out of such an important decision, we are featuring many of the top real estate professionals of the Lowcountry. If you are in the process of buying or selling, you will be spending a lot of time with this person. It might as well be somebody you like. The proﬁ les are followed by some of the best real estate properties available. HAPPY HUNTING!

Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

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KEN OLIVER Ken came to Hilton Head Island in 1977 with a business degree from the University of South Florida where he played 4 years of collegiate tennis. Ken moved to the Island to work with his idol and Australian tennis legend, Rod Laver, at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. That is where he met his wife Susie and they now have four wonderful children…all born at Hilton Head Hospital. In 1979, while giving tennis lessons to the company’s president and wives of the sales agents, Ken was asked to join Dunes Real Estate. That became a natural fi t as Ken pursued his real estate career just as he did in tennis…with enthusiasm, integrity, and his love of helping people. Thirty-six years later, bright and early each morning, you will fi nd Ken at the offi ce, counseling buyers and helping sellers accomplish their goals. It is no wonder he remains the company’s top agent. Call Ken today, you’ll be glad you did!

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cell 843.816.0167 ofﬁ ce 866.842.0816 Ken@Ken-Oliver.com Ken-Oliver.com

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BECKY HERMAN Becky Herman has been a Lowcountry resident since 1989, a real estate Broker since 1992 and ranks among the Top 1% of area wide Realtors with more than $145 million in property sold. As a Certiﬁ ed Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Becky specializes in homes, lots and villas in the residential, 2nd home, and investment market. Becky attributes her success to her high energy, knowledge of the area and dedication to providing unparalleled service to all her clients. She is always willing to go the extra mile! Here’s what a few of her clients have to say: “A professional with Integrity! She is the best Realtor on Hilton Head Island!” — R. Spellerberg “A Master Negotiator! We recommend all of our friends to Becky.” — J. Hudson “Becky is very knowledgeable about the area and went out of her way for us!” — E. Sadlon “I’m so glad I chose her to list my home! She went above and beyond the call of duty!” — P. Shepard

Charter One Realty 843.301.3355 becky@beckyherman.com ILoveHiltonHead.com

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Call Becky Herman today. You will not be disappointed!

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SUSAN OCHNSER Your Hilton Head Agent Susan Ochsner is a knowledgeable, experienced and dedicated real estate professional who moved to Hilton Head Island with her parents in 1971. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Business Economics and Marketing, and helped open the Bankers Mortgage offi ce back in 1982 as a loan processor and later offi cer. Susan’s successful banking career took her to Zurich, Switzerland, into the doors of Swiss Bank Corporation and boutique private bank Julius Baer and Co. dealing with private and institutional clients. She returned to Hilton Head Island in 2000, and enjoyed full-time mom status as she raised her two sons Marc 21, and Tim 23. She maintains memberships in the National Association of Realtors as well as the Hilton Head Island Area Association of Realtors and the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service and other national and international designations. She speaks german, portuguese and some spanish and french, helping many ex-pats and international clients with real estate. Susan is a Sea Pines Real Estate Agent and has teamed up with Clark, Cramer and Frank, one of the top performing real estate offi ces on Hilton Head. She is honest, hardworking and passionate about helping her clients. Call Susan today. She is ready to work for you!

Susan B. Ochsner, Realtor 843.816.6388 . yourhiltonheadagent@mac.com YourHiltonHeadAgent.com

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REED REAL ESTATE GROUP Hilton Head Island has been a part of the Reed’s family history over four decades. So the gradual transition into the team of personable professionals that their clients experience today was a natural one. It began with Charlie when he founded what has become the area’s top real estate company in Charter One Realty. His son Andy left the banking industry to join him in the 90s. Soon thereafter the two brought nephew/ cousin Tom and his experience as a real estate attorney aboard. And Tom’s brother, Rich, has been part of the group a decade (after spending four successful years with another local real estate company). More recently the Reed Real Estate Group has “adopted” two new members - Mary Aiana and Carri Fuge.

Ask any member of the Reed Real Estate Group and they would say, “We consider ourselves a Family Business. We recognize that our clients entrust us with some of the biggest decisions that impact their families. They all deserve from their agent honesty, a good work ethic, and the ability to negotiate at a high level. We demand that of ourselves (and one another).” As a result, year-in and year-out they are among the top 1% of all area agents. “The Reed Real Estate Group did an outstanding job selling my mother’s home. I live in New Jersey, so I had to participate remotely. They went out of their way to make sure all aspects of the sale were expertly taken care of. I highly recommend them!” – Allie (Mahwah, NJ)

Mary Aiana & Carri Fuge

11 Park Lane, Hilton Head Island & 1 Promenade Street, Bluffton toll free 888.675.7333 (REED) 843.686.9526 Info@ExploreHHI.com ExploreHHI.com

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RICHARD MacDONALD Richard MacDonald is a dedicated real estate professional with over thirty-ďŹ ve years in the industry here on Hilton Head Island. He maintains memberships in the National Association of Realtors as well as locally with the Hilton Head Island Area Association of Realtors and the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service. Richard grew up in Dillon, South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. Shortly after graduation he moved to Hilton Head Island and began his real estate career in 1980.

In 1985 he married Janet Sanders MacDonald from Beaufort South Carolina. They raised three sons on Hilton Head Island. The eldest son Sanders and his wife Sami graduated from Clemson University and live in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their middle son, Corey graduated from Clemson University and lives in Atlanta, Georgia and youngest son, Taylor is a senior at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. Richard and his family are members of the Hilton Head Presbyterian Church where he is an Elder and he serves on the board of directors for the South Coastal Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

cell 843.384-8797 ofďŹ ce 843.681.3307 toll free 800.267.3285 Richard@RMacDonald.com RMacDonald.com

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PATRICK & TAYLOR REAL ESTATE A Charter One Realty Team

Thanks to a loyal and growing client base, long-time friends and this area’s most comprehensive real estate marketing plan, Patrick & Taylor Real Estate consistently ranks in the Top 1% of all agents in our market. To ensure we continue to meet and exceed client expectations with top notch, personal service our team is growing. Meet the Team: Dick Patrick – 35 years of top producing local Real Estate experience. 39 year HHI resident, partner in Charter One Realty North. B.B.A. Bus Admin, Georgia State University, has served and is serving on numerous local boards. Married to Pati, 2 married daughters & 3 grandchildren. Lawrence Taylor – 10 years of top producing local Real Estate experience. 23 year HHI resident, B.S. Bus Admin, UT Knoxville, active on local boards & committees. Married to Lorrie with 1 daughter, age 10. Rob Moore – Over 20 years of local Real Estate experience in Property Management & Sales. 36 year HHI resident. B.B.A. Management, Georgia Southern University. Active on local boards & committees. Married to Kim, 2 sons ages 17 & 20. Lana Sweatte – 26 year real estate career, 20 year HHI resident. One of the most savvy and experienced Licensed Real Estate Assistants on the island. Married to Fred, 2 adult children and 1 grandchild. Laura Fraser – 4 year HHI resident, 3rd generation in real estate business, currently Sales Assistant. M.B.A. University of Florida, extensive banking background. Married to Jay and welcomed baby daughter Jan. 2015.

Dick Patrick 843.384.4020 dick@dickpatrick.com

Lawrence Taylor 843.338.6511 lawrence@charteronerealty.com

Rob Moore 843.384.5118 robmoore@charteronerealty.com

81 Main Street., Ste 202 Hilton Head Island, SC toll free 800.267.3285 ofﬁ ce 843.681.3307 PatrickandTaylorRealEstate.com

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CLARK, CRAMER & FRANK The principals of the Clark, Cramer and Frank team – Bob Clark, Laura Cramer, Carol Cramer, Linda Frank and Forest Frank– draw from backgrounds in real estate sales as well as retail sales, marketing, telecom, education, banking and law to provide the ﬁ nest expertise available for the marketing and sale of Hilton Head Island real estate. When assisting buyers and sellers, this wealth of business and real estate experience enables the team to provide unique and compelling insight into the ever-changing conditions of the Island real estate market. As one of the top performing real estate teams in the Hilton Head Island area, Clark, Cramer & Frank take pride in their extensive knowledge of

the entire local real estate market, with particular emphasis on the Sea Pines community. They have consistently ranked among the top ﬁ ve real estate agents and teams within the entire Hilton Head/Bluffton market for total annual sales, and since 2007, have closed more Sea Pines real estate transactions than any other agent or team. Starting with a commitment to honesty and integrity, and blending the beneﬁ ts of experience, broad knowledge, and a long track record of success, the Clark, Cramer & Frank client experience is second to none. We would truly appreciate the opportunity to show you what we mean!

South Beach Marina Village 843.363.4523 WeSellSeaPines.com

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REAL ESTATE RE-INVENTED

EXIT HILTON HEAD REALTY Why EXIT Hilton Head Realty? When it comes to fi nding a home, EXIT Hilton Head Realty provides you with time and knowledge in every home you buy. We will sit down with you and recommend fi nancial lenders along with information regarding the area you plan to move to. Our goal is to help you fi nd that perfect home. Why EXIT Hilton Head Realty? When it comes to marketing a property, EXIT Hilton Head Realty focuses on results for our sellers. We develop a complete advertising campaign that includes Publications, Newspapers, Direct Mail and the Internet. Through this multiple advertising blitz, we can ensure you that your property will be given best exposure possible. Why EXIT Hilton Head Realty? When you become a part of EXIT Hilton Head Realty, you join an organization with an on-going commitment to create the most highly trained and skilled professionals in real estate. Unmatched sales training designed to remove and eliminate inhibitions and anxieties, state-of-the-art technology for the real world as well as a unique, empathy-oriented, singlelevel residual formula fostering an environment of “hand-me-down wisdom,” are the tools you need to position yourself for absolute success.

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22 New Orleans Rd., Suite 3 & 4 Hilton Head, SC 29928 843.342.3948 ExitHiltonHeadRealty.com

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PHILIP A. SCHEMBRA Record-Breaking Sales in Palmetto Dunes, Shelter Cove & Leamington since 1976! Phil moved to the Island from Glen Ridge, New Jersey to sell real estate for Palmetto Dunes Resort. Shortly after, he founded Schembra Real Estate Group, a “boutique” real estate company at The Plaza at Shelter Cove. Living and specializing in Palmetto Dunes for almost 40 years, Phil continues to hold many sales records, among them the #1 All Time Listing and Selling Agent for homes, homesites and condominiums in one community…all achieved in Palmetto Dunes, Shelter Cove and Leamington.

THE LOTTIE WOODWARD TEAM www.HiltonHeadIslandLifestyle.com We are consistently among the top 1% agents or teams in the Hilton Head market every year, and since 1979 has successfully closed over $600,000,000 in listings and sales. Our average price per transaction is consistently the highest on the Island among over 1200 active members of the Hilton Head Island MLS. Over 90% of our business comes from referrals from happy clients and business associates. Our specialty is getting the results you expect.

Call Phil today and ﬁ nd out why “it’s easy to sell what you know and what you believe in.”

The Plaza at Shelter Cove 800.845.9506 843.785.2452 phil@schembrarealestate.com schembrarealestategroup.com

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Lottie Woodward 843.384.4488 Lottie@lottiewoodward.com Courtney Woodward May 843.816.0706 Courtney@lottiewoodward.com www.HiltonHeadIslandLifestyle.com

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JACKIE RIGGINS

TRISTAN O’GRADY

Real Estate has been a perfect fi t for me, having been a designer for many years. I have fun with my clients when buying or selling. I can suggest small changes or help with large projects, to customize their wonderful homes or make them more appealing to a buyer. My business has brought me hundreds of satisfi ed clients and lifelong friends. I am never too busy to assist with anything they need, and referrals of friends and relatives is a most important responsibility that I welcome, and am always humbled to receive. I have lived in Moss Creek for 23 years, with my offi ce “at the gate” of this beautiful community, I am naturally called on to assist buyers and sellers in Moss Creek. Previously living in Sea Pines for 16 years, I maintain Island contacts and knowledge of all of the Island communities, and continue to list and sell anywhere. Contact me at any time, to share my knowledge and experience with you, and help you achieve your real estate dreams.

Tristan arrived on Hilton Head Island in the late 80’s when his father, a resort developer, experienced the wonders of Hilton Head life during a brief vacation and moved the family across the pond.

cell 843.384.6960 ofﬁ ce 843.837.4200 jackie.riggins@dunesrealestategroup.com DunesRealEstateGroup.com

843.301.3333 843.341.5660 Tristan@TheBestAddressinTown.com TheBestAddressinTown.com

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Tristan has now been successfully selling real estate for over 10 years completing hundreds of transactions to satisﬁ ed buyers and sellers. Tristan’s success is a result of his infectious personality, hard work and the ability to get the job done The combination of his sales and construction experience along with his unrivaled knowledge of the Hilton Head area gives his clients an edge when buying or selling property. Tristan works for The Carolina Realty Group who stand alone in utilizing the latest cutting edge technologies and are the highest producing team on our market.

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TONI LaROSE-GERKEN Specializing in Sun City & Bluffton Toni has 40 years of sales experience and sales management and has achieved many Re/Max awards including the highest Chairman's Award. She has placed in the top 10% of all of the company’s agents world wide. Toni takes great pride in helping her clients through the full process of buying and/or selling their home right through to the closing. Toni specializes in Sun City and Riverbend, which is Sun City’s upscale gated waterfront community located on the banks of the Okatie River. Not only does Toni sell homes to prospective buyers, but she says she sells the “lifestyle” that so many older active adults are seeking in this wonderful area of the Low Country. Toni feels as though she has found “PARADISE” here and would love to share that with any prospective buyers. Toni also LISTS and SELLS in the Bluffton and Hilton Head areas of South Carolina.

MONICA DAVIS For over 17 years, Monica Davis’ name has been synonymous with business expertise, exceptional customer service, and the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the Hilton Head Island real estate market. Monica is a leader in Hilton Head’s real estate market and has been a consistent producer. Monica Davis Real Estate specializes in property all over Hilton Head Island. Oceanfront, Luxury, Investment, Villas, she can take care of all your real estate needs. Representing Buyers or Sellers, Monica Davis’ work ethic and experience in the Hilton Head Island market provides her customers a competitive advantage. When buying or selling your next address, call Monica Davis to receive the ultimate in customer service

COASTAL REALTY 866.297.0142 843.384.3574 LaRoseGerken@hotmail.com www.ToniLaRoseGerken.com

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ERIC AND HILLARY DOLLENBERG The team of Eric and Hillary Dollenberg, Associate Broker and Realtor respectively, represent the ultimate in real estate professionalism and acumen. The team leverages years of industry expertise with a passion for Hilton Head Island, the Lowcountry, and everything it has to offer. The Dollenbergs work with clients across southern Beaufort County, specializing in luxury. Eric, a competitive golfer, is drawn to properties on amazing courses while waterfront properties are a favorite of Hillary’s. “We live in an area of amazing natural beauty, among a wonderful collection of people from all over the world,” said Hillary, who is a third-generation islander. “Living and owning property here is a luxury.”

Eric K. Dollenberg 843.816.6489 edollenberg@aol.com EricDollenberg.com

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Hillary Howard Dollenberg 843.290.3063 hillaryhhi@aol.com EricDollenberg.com

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51 WICKLOW DRIVE

WEXFORD PLANTATION $2,300,000

5-star resort style home in Wexford Plantation sits on the green of the 7th hole and the end of a quiet street. This home is awash in luxury appointments inside; large, elegant fi rst fl oor offi ce, massive master suite with morning kitchen, media room, wine bar, beautiful great room and family rooms looking over the longest fairway view. The outside amenities are amazing; full cabana with outdoor kitchen and bar, gym, gas powered fi re pit and beautiful waterfall pool.

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81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Charles Sampson Home - (843) 681-3000 Mobile - (843) 384 -7300

Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002

Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301

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Angela@AngelaMullis.com

www.CharlesSampson.com www.CSampson.com Island Resident Since 1972.

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31 OLD FORT DRIVE

6 FIDDLERS WAY

12 OYSTER REEF COVE

SUNSET/WATERWAY VIEWS. Magnificent moss draped oaks and vistas up Skull Creek and the Port Royal Sound to the Broad River Bridge. 3 or 4 bedroom, library, 2 offices, 2nd floor family room, tons of storage and a hobby room. Open floor plan flows to the pool deck, covered terrace and two lower decks. Views abound from almost every room. Homesite is an oversized patio with a private open space. $1,140,000

NEWER Hilton Head Island great room home located on the banks of Bear Lake. One of the most picturesque moss draped oak trees in all of Hilton Head Plantation is just across the open meadow from 6 Fiddlers Way. Open and bright with high ceilings, wood ﬂoors, split bedroom plan with three bedrooms, three full baths, eat-in kitchen, circular drive, stucco exterior, oversized garage and bonus room. View, great ﬂoor plan and quality construction. $585,000

COURTYARD LIVING with your own private fenced pool. Oyster Reef Golf Club and lagoon views. Short distance to the Bluff walkway along the Port Royal Sound. 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath Hilton Head Plantation home. Two courtyards, tranquil entry fountain, split bedroom, wood ﬂoors and high ceilings, granite tops. HomeForever walk-in tub and safe shower. $580,000

2 NEPTUNE COURT

1 JINGLE SHELL LANE

16 TOWHEE ROAD

CONTEMPORARY great room home nestled under moss draped oaks with private view of the 17th fairway and green of the CC of HH. Enjoy outdoor living from the covered and open two-level deck with a hot tub. 3-Bedroom, 3.5-Bath, split bedroom plan, updated kitchen and master bath, granite and limestone, smooth ceilings, 2-Car garage, ﬁreplace. Hilton Head Plantation location near the CC of HH clubhouse, docks along the Intracoastal Waterway and Spring Lake recreation area. $545,000

A SHORT DISTANCE from the Hilton Head Plantation Bluff. Enjoy morning coffee while viewing the spectacular sun rises. The walkway leads to the Dolphin Head Beach Park and Pine Island beach. This 6th row home is on a full size corner lot and features 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, smooth ceilings, granite tops, expansive laundry room, great room and dining room with hand scraped wood ﬂoors, masonry ﬁreplace, 50 year metal roof and more. $434,800

OYSTER REEF GOLF CLUB’S 4TH FAIRWAY and lagoon view, short distance to the Port Royal Sound and located in the heart of Hilton Head Plantation on a cul de sac street. This 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home offers views and values. There is a formal Living Room & Dining Room, an open Kitchen/Family Room, 2 car side entry Garage, cathedral and tray ceilings. Great curb appeal and mature landscaping. $428,500

2017 HILTON HEAD CLUB VILLA

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION home with panoramic view of Dolphin Head Golf Club 2nd fairway and green. Wrap around deck, short distance to both Spring Lake Pool Complex, Dolphin Head Beach Park and the Bluff walkway along Port Royal Sound. 3 BR or 2 plus den, living and dining room with wood ﬂoors and high ceilings, eat-in kitchen. Masonry Savannah grey brick ﬁreplace. One owner house. $362,500

SELDOM ON THE MARKET, Hilton Head Plantation Club Villa, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath outstanding view of Dolphin Head Golf Club 10th fairway and green. Short distance to the Dolphin Head Beach Pool and Bluff walkway along Port Royal Sound. Stucco exterior and elegant great room, outside storage and two courtyards. $327,500

671 COLONIAL DRIVE

9 MCINTOSH ROAD SPANISH WELLS

LOCATED in the exclusive Golf Club Community of Indigo Run. Outdoor living area with fire pit and large stone and tile hot tub. High coffered ceiling with skylights and ceiling fan. Slate counter and an island with a Lynx grill and stainless steel Vent-A-Hood. 3500 sq. ft. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4 full baths and an office home. Built in 2002 and features include hard coat stucco, high smooth ceilings, formal living room and dining room, wood and tile floors, granite tops and stainless steel appliances. $695,000

OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in exclusive Spanish Wells. This homesite is 1.25 acres and is on the second fairway of the Spanish Wells Golf Club. Shown is a 3100+ sq.ft. home with a first floor master, future bonus room, easy to be a 3-car garage, generous allowances, office, kitchen/family room, walk in pantry and more. Outstanding view of the golf course and easy walking distance to the community pool, tennis and clubhouse. Other floor plans available. $935,000

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1 BRIGANTINE

FANTASTIC private oversized cul-de-sac Port Royal Plantation homesite nestled under the canopy of stately moss-draped live oaks and enhanced by the mature landscaping. Incredible marsh, Fish Haul Creek & Port Royal Sound views. The panoramic view is all the way across the Sound to Lands End on St. Helena Island. Features of this home include a raised tabby foundation, formal Living Room, formal Dining Room, an oversized Master Suite, 2 guest suites, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, 3 car garage, large utility room and very special wet bar with built-in wine racks for over 100 of your best bottles of wine. The Kitchen, Family Room and Carolina Room are totally open to each other. Every room in the house has been remodeled with new pine or stone ﬂooring, smooth ceilings, appliances, bathroom ﬁxtures, cabinetry and more! $1,450,000

HILTON HEAD ISLAND 3rd Row ocean 8 bedroom, 7 bath home. Close to all Palmetto Dunes has to offer. Private 2 level pool, outdoor kitchen, 4 outdoor balconies, split bedroom and multi living areas, great multi-generation rental property where family memories will be made. $1,975,000

WEXFORD PLANTATION. One of Hilton Head Island’s finest communities. For boaters the Wexford Harbor is just off Broad Creek and easy access to the ICW. Golf Course has recently been redesigned. Tennis at Wexford is first class. This 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath home has been totally redone with travertine and hand scraped wood floors, high smooth ceilings with exposed beams, a chef’s kitchen with granite. Beautiful view of the 8th fairway. Close to beach, shopping and dining. $1,050,000

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33 WEXFORD CLUB DRIVE

18 COQUINA ROAD

103 MARINERS COVE

WINDMILL HARBOUR. Heated and cooled workshop, hobby room, storage room and 3+ car garage. This Lowcountry style home has many features – 5 BR, 5 BA, 5000+ sq ft, 15’ ground elevation, very energy efficient in structure and operation. Smooth ceilings, teak floors, geothermal heat pumps. Just steps from the harbor. A 60’ slip could be purchased. Comfort, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, low maintenance, and outstanding Lowcountry design.

18 Coquina Road is second row ocean in Port Royal Plantation and just off the open space walkway to the beach and is nestled under stately moss draped hardwoods. Quality built in 1965 by one of Hilton Head Island’s original craftsmen. It is a home with a ﬂoor plan ahead of its time. The living space, living room, dining room and kitchen are all open and the ceiling is high. The masonry ﬁreplace separates the living space. $660,000

DIRECT INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY and Fantastic Sunsets over Skull Creek and Pinckney Island. the ﬁrst right just off the bridge. Enjoy kayaking from your backyard or from the Mariners Cove docks. There is a complex pool, tennis and docks. 103 Mariners Cove is very unique in that it has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a half bath. Updated with granite counters and tile ﬂooring. Great for a permanent home, second home or rental property. $249,000

AN OCEAN FRONT community in the heart of Hilton Head Island, home of Van Der Meer Tennis Center, Sonesta Resort Hotel and the Shipyard Golf Club. Owners have use of the Shipyard Beach Club a bike ride away. 903 is an oversized 2 BR, 2.5 BA with two extra ﬂex rooms, kitchen and baths have been updated. Kitchen has granite. Harbour Master pool is great and overlooks a lagoon and golf fairway. Harbour Master is a small quiet community. $220,000

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618 SPANISH WELLS

173 LANDING LANE

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES

40 SPARWHEEL LANE

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81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $178,500 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $222,000 COLLETON RIVER 14 BALLYBUNION GOLF VIEW $25,000 HAMPTON HALL 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE $179,000

A GREAT WAY TO OWN a get-a-way at the Hilton Head Island Beach. Just steps from the ocean and in Coligny Plaza with its dining, shopping, night life and music. The oceanfront pool complex is outstanding. There is covered parking. This 1st ﬂoor one bedroom villas which can sleep 6 is turnkey ready. All you need to do is bring your toothbrush, bathing suit and some suntan lotion. $148,500

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UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to own an acreage on Hilton Head Island overlooking marsh to deep water. There is a possibility to subdivide the 5 acres into multiple homesites with two of those being marshfront. Drive by and scout out this great Bank Owned property. $360,000

FEATURES 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with an expanded garage and foyer entrance. Features include an eat-in kitchen with granite counters and tile ﬂoors. Master bedroom is in the back of the home. There is a covered porch off of the great room and two guest bedrooms towards the front of the home. This home is located in Sun City Common and is overlooking the 14th fairway and green of the Hidden Cypress Golf Course. $217,000

11 HAMPSTEAD AVE $114,500 BLUFFTON 16 BARTONS RUN DR $189,000 38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000 BOATSLIP WINDMILL HARBOUR 60 FT DOCK

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Tim Ferguson

Ben Ferguson 843.301.4460 benjferg@hotmail.com

Property Manager

843.301.4461 fergrentals@gmail.com

2 Greenwood Drive, Bldg B Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 843-341-3000 (Office) • 877-901-7637 (Toll Free) 843-341-3434 (Fax) LONG COVE

LONG COVE

SEA PINES

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

183 LONG COVE – $749,900 BRAND NEW home JUST COMPLETED. Large kitchen with granite and stainless appliances. Open floor plan. Hardwood floors in Kitchen, living room. dining room and breakfast area. Large master with oversized closet and walk in shower. Screened in porch with large deck which is ideal for entertaining. Nothing is better than NEW! This is a must see.

8 STRAWBERRY HILL – $779,000 What a house in Long Cove. Open Floor plan. All the upgrades throughout. Hardwood, tile and carpet floors. Large formal living room with gas fireplace and built ins and tray ceilings. Kitchen opens to family room. Pool is heated. Large deck. Great for entertaining inside and outside. Gorgeous lagoon view

37 SOUTH SEA PINES DRIVE – $899,000 WHAT A BEACH HOUSE! Updated open floor plan leading out to a large deck and pool with a beautiful lagoon view. Newer A/C and pool heater. and an outdoor shower. Three bedrooms plus a den. Home is in great turn key condition. The beach is just a couple of minutes walk and house is right around the corner from South Beach. Great rental home as well. This is a must see!

20 CYGNET – $929,000 This is a one of a kind Lowcountry home and lot. Great views of Spring Lake as well as Golf and more. Lagoon views from Huge Deck. One of the best lots in HHP. Custom home with tons of upgrades. Huge master and master bath with Travertine on first floor. Three bedrooms and bonus room upstairs. Rear yard has gorgeous mature landscaping. Three car plus garage with tons of storage

SEA PINES

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ISLAND WEST

SPANISH WELLS

3419 CAROLINA PLACE VILLAS – $274,900 Updated two bedroom two bath townhome. Remodeled in 2004. And continuously renovated. One bedroom on first floor. Tons of upgrades. New Roof and siding in 2005. New washer and dryer in 2006. New water heater in 2008. New Back deck in 2008. New dishwasher and refrigerator in 2012. Large deck with great lagoon and forest preserve views. Great investment property or second home.

2 PINE SKY – $629,000 BRAND NEW. Home Under Construction. Open floor plan with all the upgrades. Granite, stainless appliances, wood floors – you name it – it is in this house. Hard Coat Stucco exterior and built on slab so no steps – all on one floor. Covered Screened porch on a corner wooded lot. This is a must see.

164 ISLAND WEST – $419,000 What a house! Open Floor Plan. Travertine Floors throughout the living areas. Living Room with fireplace and built-ins. Formal Dining Room. Large Master with walk in shower and his and her closets. Huge screened porch with tiled floors. And a golf view on a premium lot. Upgraded landscape with extra Palms etc. Extended Concrete Patio And the list of upgrades goes on and on.

5 GOLD OAK DRIVE – $339,000 BRAND NEW. Open Floor plan with granite and stainless appliances in kitchen. White shaker cabinets to give that southern charm. Hardwood floors throughout main living area. Two car garage . Two rooms off the garage could be used as a 4th bedroom, office, workout room, etc. These rooms are above proper flood elevation. Large back deck. And tons of upgrades. Great family neighborhood with community pool. Very convenient location.

LONG COVE

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

BROAD CREEK

23 TURNBRIDGE – $549,000 This house shows like a Model. Totally redone and decorated to perfection. Remodeled Kitchen, New Roof, New Flooring. Incredible deck with a pool. The perfect place to entertain. New pool heater. Newer HVAC. Just too good to be true for the price. And a lagoon view too..

5 HALF HITCH – $399,000 Great home with an open floor plan. Top of the line tile floors throughout. Screened in pool. The pool, spa and lanai are great for entertaining. Lagoon Views too. Located on cul-de-sac. This is a deal at this price.

22 EDGEWOOD – $329,000 Great Family Home. Tons of Upgrades. New Hardwood Floors. New Master Bath. Updated Kitchen. New Roof and AC. Outdoor patio is just perfect for entertaining and grilling. Detached one car garage. Great Wooded Lot.

10 QUARTERMASTER LANE – $284,900 Awesome newer END UNIT townhome on the South End. Open kitchen to large dining and living room with fireplace. Hardwood floors and tons of upgrades. Large deck looking over the lagoon. Two car garage. Newer AC Unit. This is a must see. Great investment property. Convenient location.

OVER $26,000,000 IN SALES IN 2012 • OVER $22,000,000 IN SALES IN 2013 • OVER $23,000,000 IN SALES IN 2014 WE REMAIN ONE OF THE TOP FIVE INDIVIDUAL AGENTS EVERY YEAR

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PALMETTO HALL

FORMER MCNAIR BUILDERS home overlooking 16th Fairway of the Golf Club. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home. Separate Cabana overlooks courtyard Pool. $799,000

CUSTOM HOME with the most spectacular Lagoon|Golf View. Quality workmanship + pride of ownership. 4 Bedrooms,4.5 Baths + Study|Office. $765,000

PALMETTO HALL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

FOLLY FIELD

INDIGO RUN

CUSTOM BUILT CLASSIC Lowcountry home. 4 Bedrooms + Bonus Room and 3.5 Baths. Lagoon view. $629,000

FORMER MODEL overlooking the 13th Fwy + Screen Lanai/Pool/Spa. 3 Bedrooms (master downstairs) 2 Bedrooms opening to an upstairs Porch + Study. $629,000

PANORAMIC VIEW! Oceanfront Sea Cloisters penthouse, furnished villa with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Great 2nd home or rental property. $625,000

LOWCOUNTRY HOME overlooking the 15th Fairway. 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home. Carolina Room plus Flex Room Study. $549,000

FOLLY FIELD

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

SEA PINES

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

BEST VALUE 4 BR Home. Secluded corner lot w/open space opening to a lagoon view. Carolina Room + incredible Screened Porch. $449,000

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED Home overlook ing the 8th Fwy. 3 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths. New hardwood floors, Kitchen + Baths + much more! $439,000

PANORAMIC Direct Oceanfront 2 FABULOUS TOWNHOMES across Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully furnished from the CCHH. 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. villa. Sea Cloisters is a private gated Prices starting at $479,000 oceanfront community + pool. $525,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

INDIGO RUN

LAGOON/GOLF UNDER CONSTRUCTION - “Homes BEAUTIFUL by Marshside”. Fall 2015 Completion . VIEW. 4 bedroom and 4.5 bathroom. 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths + Study. Double Large Study/Den. $689,000 Fairway View. $739,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

DESIGNER DECORATED! Desirable CLOSE TO THE PORT ROYAL 1st floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully SOUND. Used only as a 2nd Home. 3 furnished villa. Overlooking the sunsets Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. $409,000 on the Intracoastal Waterway and Skull Creek. $425,000

FOR INCREDIBLE HOMESITES CONTACT RICHARD MACDONALD

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 62 Bear Creek Drive. . . .$275,000 INDIGO RUN 51 Cotesworth Place . . . .$160,000 HAMPTON HALL 11 Sherbrooke Avenue . . .$115,000 6 Normandy Circle . . . . $75,000

Visit my website: www.RMacDonald.com

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Selling Island-wide for Over 25 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

Ingrid Low

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Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $245 Million Sold!

Ann Webster

(o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $225 Million Sold!

38 GULL POINT – Stunning remodel of custom 4 BR, 3.5 BA home plus Carolina room, screen porch, heated pool, spa & lush landscaping on high 14 ft elevation property with expansive marsh views. Community marina, tennis courts and less than a mile to the beach. $1,795,000

36 RED OAK — SEA PINES — Charming 3BR/3BA home built by Johnson Delaney features a lg. Carolina room, living room, kitchen/family, sep. dining room, gas fireplace and stove. Oak, tile and brick floors. Heated pool with great decking area. Mature landscaping in a very private setting. $749,000

5 BOLEN HALL – LONG COVE CLUB – Beautiful views of the 16th hole of the Pete Dye golf course, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, cozy family room with fireplace, sun room and private pool. NEW ROOF! $569,000

66 DUNE LANE – FOREST BEACH – Southern styles newer 5 BR/5 BA home with wide verandas taking advantage of ocean views and breezes. Enclosed pool, billard room tiki bar area. Fun vacation home or rental property with over $100,000 in rental income. $1,595,000 fully furn.

102 CLUB COURSE DRIVE – SEA PINES – Curb appeal, location, view, lg. size of all rooms and excellent condition makes this gracious home extra special. 3BR/3BA, approx. 3888 sq.ft. in a beautiful golf course setting. $749,900

4 PINTAIL — Charming 3 BR English cottage only steps to the beach with screened porch, private HEATED POOL, exquisite furnishings and proven rental history. $725,000 furnished.

27 SPARTINA CRESCENT – Fabulous newer contemporary marsh front 4 bed/4 1/2 bath plus library, Carolina room, living room/ sitting room. Popular great room with open kitchen. Smooth 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, commumit pool and tennis. $1,150,000

6 RUDDY TURNSTONE – SEA PINES – Utterly charming 4 BR, 4 BA walk to the beach! Open floor plan with updated kitchen & baths, separate family room, wood floors and private pool. $1,499,000 furnished.

7 SEASIDE SPARROW — A charming 3rd row beach house with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, private heated pool, screened porch and views of Sprunt Pond. Excellent rental history and fully furnished for $1,245,000.

SEA PINES – Charming all one level 2 plus den/2 bath home in Greenwood Forest midway between the beach and Harbour Town. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, eat in kitchen, dining room. Community pool, tennis, playground and park. $385,000

1 BRIDGEPORT — SHIPYARD — Ideal beach getaway with great Golf views and open space on one side. One of 14 free-standing homes on Bridgeport Island. 3BR/3.5BA, FP. Pool/Tennis on-site. Walk to SY Golf Club, bike to SY Beach and Racquet Clubs. Great villa alternative. $369,000 furnished.

63 BAYNARD COVE – Spectacular sunsets over the marshes out to Calibogue Sound from this private estate. Own approx. 1 acre of privacy in Sea Pines; 4 bedroom home with new, top of the line kitchen, heated pool, 3 fireplaces, and 3 car garage. One of a kind! $1,999,000

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www.RickSaba.com

8 Catalina Court

Amazing value on this one level 3 bedroom renovated home with a garage on the Island! Yes, well under $300k and a new home in a fantastic community. Open kitchen to living room floor plan w/granite counter tops, updated flooring and tons of closet space. Want more? How about a fenced in yard w/privacy, super large walk in master bedroom closet, updated master bathroom and even a Low Country front porch. This will sell fast at $279,000.

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a one level home with amazing golf fairway and views of the 15th green of the CC of HH. Huge back yard, large enough for a pool w/plenty of outdoor living space, even a fully mature Orange Tree. A great layout with the desired open floor plan with eat in kitchen open to great room w/fireplace, gorgeous living room w/fireplace and dining area. Large 1st floor master bedroom w/great natural light. Features such as: Granite counters, tons of storage, trey ceilings, large laundry room w/sink and even 2 NEW HVAC’s. A great value for $499,000.

16 Otter Road

52 Crooked Pond Drive

11 Eagle Claw Drive

280 Seabrook Drive

52 Timbercrest Circle

Wonderful 3 bedroom + office home located in such a private setting w/well over 3,200 sq. ft. of one level living! The desired open kitchen to family room area layout w/so many great features: Two (2) fireplaces, cathedral/ smooth ceilings, beautiful built ins, large light and bright living area, 1st floor master w/2 separate large walk in closets. Best of all the owner has done all of the work for you: Brand new custom paint, all new carpeting, almost all stainless steel new appliances w/granite counter tops, even all new landscaping. Crooked Pond has its own pool & tennis. Offered for sale for $493,000.

Ready for the perfect combination of location, condition and layout......this is it! One level home located in the Club Course section of Sea Pines Plantation with a perfect layout for entertaining, all with plenty of natural light. Fireplace, eat in kitchen and large back deck are just some of the fantastic features of this home. New roof, HVAC, and skylight in 2008, New gutters in 2009 and even a new H20 heater in 2013 are just a few of the many updates. For $359,900, you can be in a home in Sea Pines Plantation today! Great opportunity to purchase a wonderful home w/4th bedroom or office, 1st floor master bedroom and what everyone is looking for Open concept w/open kitchen to family room area. Very private w/both lagoon and wooded views, tons of storage with many closets and even attic storage. The owners have completely renovated the kitchen and it is beautiful. Large laundry room w/sink, vaulted ceilings, wood and tile flooring, even his/her sink in master and a large walk in master bedroom closet. Offered for $489,500.

Fantastic 4 bedroom + Den/Office and even a loft area! If you need the perfect layout w/a gorgeous renovated kitchen w/custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and all OPEN to the main living area w/tons of natural light and high cathedral ceilings. Complete with a 1st floor master bedroom, large master bathroom and large walk in closet w/built ins. Want more? How about a heated pool and spa with tons of privacy! You even have a Carolina Room or make it your own whatever room! A lot for the money at $619,000.

Rick Saba is a Great realtor. Very dependable ,professional and honest. He went above and beyond to help in search of our new home, and would not give up until we were satisfied. Unlike most realtors Rick’s dedication does not end after the closing on our home . He still assist us with any arising issue we may have , and again make sure that we are satisfied. We definitely recommend his service to anyone who’s interested in buying or selling a home. Thank you Rick for your amazing job! — Deloris and Family, Hilton Head, SC

1025 Carvel Court

TURN KEY READY! Light and bright first floor updated villa in the heart of Harbor Town in Sea Pines Plantation. Spacious one bedroom villa with private deck that offers potential for rental property or second home. Walk out the front door to the world class shopping and dining of Harbour Town or enjoy children’s playground, boat rentals, parasailing, tennis, and pool. All for only $199,000.

562 Ocean Course Villas

The ONLY Ocean Course Villa available.This 2 bedroom/2 bath flat with screened in porch has stunning golf and lagoon views the minute you enter and best of all renovated! Gorgeous kitchen w/stainless steel apps, custom cabinet’s w/granite counter tops, newer furniture package, all across the street from the Sea Pines Beach Club, across from the Heron Point, Sea Marsh Golf Course and the BEACH, this is the best kept secret in all of Sea Pines. Excellent condition, with a solid owner rental history, sold furnished for $499,000.

Rick Saba

Carolina Realty Group (843) 683-4701 Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com www.RickSaba.com 2009 Realtor® of the Year Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors® 2005 President Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®

Would you like to get AUTO ALERTS on ANY COMMUNITY OR VILLA COMPLEX? Please call (843) 683-4701 or email me today: Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 4: EUROPEAN WAX CENTER GRAND OPENING ... AUG. 4: BLUFFT

FEATURED EVENT

SUNSET CELEBRATION 6-9 p.m., every Friday night through Aug. 14 at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. Bring a beach chair, blanket and pick up a picnic from one of the local merchants. Free. ShelterCoveTowneCentre.com/events Entertainment: •Tim Cadiere and the Washboard Road Band • Mommy’s sea shell creations and face painting • Interactive juggling • Free bounce house

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ART THROUGH AUG. 3

“Watery Wonderlands”: Watercolor Paintings by Juliana Boyd Kim: Through Aug. 3, at Starbucks at Pineland Station, one of Art League of Hilton Head’s Satellite Galleries, 416 William Hilton Parkway, 843689-6823. Juliana Boyd Kim is an accomplished watercolorist with more than 45 years of experience in the medium. Her work investigates the essence of space, place and color. From a stormy lagoon to a calm mountain lake, she captures watery views of the Lowcountry and other destinations with the ﬂ uidity, ﬂ exibility and surprises of watercolor.

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Zach Grether “Wonders of the Night” Exhibition: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-

Saturdays. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery. An unforgettable experience under the big skies of Montana has been his inspiration. Photographs titled “A Canyon Lake Morning” and “Bridging Earth and Sky” exhibit his mostly self-taught techniques, which have recently been reﬁ ned with training under leading industry veterans in landscape, ﬁ ne art and sports photography.

THROUGH AUG. 31

“An Eye for History, Visions of Honey Horn”: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Coastal Discovery Museum will host an exhibition that reveals Honey Horn’s beauty, history and heritage as seen by

a wide variety of artists. Two-dimension and 3-D artwork depicting or inspired by the unique Honey Horn site can be submitted for consideration. A few examples of subject matter include: historic buildings, former (or current) residents, recent activities, natural scenery and historic events.

COMMUNITY EVENTS AUG. 1

26th Annual Builders Cup Golf Tournament: Saturday, Aug. 1, Port Royal Golf Club. Last chance, golfers. The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association’s 26th annual Builders Cup Golf Tournament is just around the corner, and there are fewer than 60 playing spots remaining. Boasting more than 260 players, as well as

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4: BLUFFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT’S NATIO hundreds of sponsors and volunteers, the Builders Cup is the largest building industry tournament in South Carolina. Register today before all spots have been taken. Have questions or want to volunteer? Contact the association at 843-681-9240.

AUG. 4

European Wax Center Grand Opening: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Bluffton location. Wax experts will be offering free “Wow Brow “ demonstrations and first-time local guests can receive a choice of complimentary wax services. Reservations for services are recommended but not required. The center will be featuring live music, food and beverages for anyone who comes by to help celebrate the grand opening.

AUG. 4

Bluffton Police Department’s Second Annual “National Night Out”: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Bluffton’s Law Enforcement Center. Bluffton will join more than 16,500 communities worldwide on Aug. 4 to raise awareness of public safety, help develop closer relationships with local public safety officials, enhance community pride and strengthen police partnerships with residents and businesses. This is the 32nd year that the National Association of Town Watch has been coordinating this nationwide effort. Free food and beverages will be available. Members of LowCountry Community Church will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and local vendors will also be donating other items.

AUG. 8

Beaufort’s Tribute to Our Vietnam Veterans: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Free admission. Featuring: Parris Island Marine Corps Band and Parris Island Color Guard. Keynote speaker will be retired Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr. of the U.S. Army. For more information, call 843-263-6023.

AUG. 22

43rd Annual Miss Hardeeville Pageant: Division I begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Hardeeville/ Ridgeland Middle School Auditorium. The contest is organized into two divisions, with as many as 16 categories to enter. Division I will crown winners from Baby Miss & Master to Young Miss, who will compete in Pageant Dress and Pre-Teen Miss will compete in Pageant Dress and Outfit of Choice. Entry fee is $45. Division II starts at 7 p.m. and will include categories such as Teen Miss, Miss, Mrs. and Ms. 50+ years. Division II entrants will compete in Interview, Outfit of Choice and Evening Gown, and semifinalists will compete in Onstage Interview. Entry fee is $60. Winners will represent their title at the Catfish Festival in September and at other holiday parades in the community. Admission is $5 per Division or $8 for both. Deadline for entry in all categories is Saturday, Aug. 1. Applications can be downloaded at www.hardeevillecatfishfestival.com. For more information contact La Trell Spikes at 843-784-5035.

ONGOING

Tennis lessons: Evening tennis for locals consisting of drills, tips and some social doubles play. No commitment required, play when you can. It’s a great stress reliever. 401-487-2627, coachhaley@cox.net, www.haleytennis.com August 2015 149

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 14: Coastal Discovery Family

From left, Tiger Bass Race committee members John McAndris, Brian Lackey, Barbara Elbertson, Mike Calvert, Peter Bromley, Mary Blake, Mike Beckwith, Linda DelCore, Catherine Guscio and Sandy Moldovan. Not pictured: Tom Ruyle.

Tiger Bass Race returns to Hampton Lake

BY LEACY KELLEY

he eighth annual Tiger Bass 5K, 12K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk returns to Hampton Lake at 8 a.m. Sept. 19. This year, the run will benefi t Bluffton Self Help and BlufftonJasper County Volunteers in Medicine. Bluffton Self Help provides food, clothing and fi nancial assistance to those in need to help them become more self-reliant, while Bluffton-Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine offers free medical care to the uninsured residents of Jasper County and greater Bluffton. The goal of this year’s event is to donate $25,000 to the two charities. The race has come a long way since it began in 2008. The Tiger Bass now has more than 300 participants and 500 spectators. The three different courses — 5K, 12K and 1 mile — all offer views of the Hampton Lake property. And the fun doesn’t stop at the fi nish line. There is an after party with concessions, beer, prizes,

DETAILS

What: Eighth annual Tiger Bass 5K, 12K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Hampton Lake in Bluffton Details: If registered before Sept. 16: 1-mile fun run is $15; 5K is $30; the 12K is $35. Register online or drop off form in person. Contact: 843-815-1718, rob@palmettorunning.com, www.tigerbassrace. com

performances by popular local musicians Harden & Crenshaw, food trucks including Downtown Curbside Kitchen and more. The race has become a popular event in the community, and participants are determined to raise as much money as possible to help community members in need. The race attracts a diverse group of runners and walkers, so don’t be shy and come out for the eighth annual Tiger Bass Race at Hampton Lake. M

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EDUCATIONAL THURSDAYS

Fort Mitchel Tours: 10 a.m. Thursdays through November. $12 per adult; $7 per child, please no children younger than 7. Register through Coastal Discovery Museum, 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or online at www.coastaldiscovery.org.

THROUGH AUG. 16

Gong Bath with Alice Tobin: 2-3:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 16 at the Energy Center. Come and experience a Gong Bath, also known as Gong Meditation or Sonic Massage. Just sit back or lie down to relax, put your brain on vacation, and enjoy the gong’s living tone. It’s the easiest healing and relaxation. For more information contact Alice Tobin at 843-4227687 or visit www.alicetobin.com.

AUG. 14

Coastal Discovery “Family Fun Day”: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, Honey Horn. Free admission. See

the museum’s boardwalk exhibits, learn about the salt marsh, explore the Replica Shell Ring and see what sort of shells, animal bones and more are hidden within it. Visit the Karen Wertheimer Butterﬂ y Enclosure and more, including a Kid’s Zone that will have many activities during the day. For further information, please call 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Food will be available for purchase.

FUNDRAISERS AUG. 15

Golf Tournament Beneﬁ ts Camp Leo Kids: Shotgun start is 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Eagle’s Point Golf Club. Entrance fee of $90 per individual or $360 per team includes golf, cart, range balls, on-course food and beverages and prizes. This tournament gives legally blind kids a week of riding horses, swimming, hiking, crabbing, playing at the beach and more. Contact Alan Arseneau at aarseneau@ bishopeye.com or call 843-836-2266 to register or for more information.

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AUG. 12

Al Stokes hosted by the Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Coastal Discovery Museum. Al Stokes, manager of the Waddell Mariculture Center, will be talking about population growth, impacts on ﬁ sheries and the need for Sustainable Aquaculture Technology. The cost is $7 per person (for ages 12 and older) and reservations are required. Please call 843-689-6767, ext. 223 to reserve your spot. The museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island.

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AUG. 29: Death By Chocolate ... AUG

AUG. 29

Death by Chocolate: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort. Chocolate and Champagne Affair, an annual event celebrating decadent chocolate and plenty of bubbly, as well as the opportunity to support Girl Scouts in your area. The evening will feature chefs and vendors from the Hilton Head Island area, each creating a chocolate entrée, drink or dessert. Tastings will be available for partygoers throughout the night, and each entry will be judged on a number of delicious criteria by expert judges. Prizes will be awarded for the judges’ favorite dishes. A silent auction will also take place, and a cash bar will be available for libations. Champagne is free. Tickets are on sale at www.brownpapertickets.com.

AUG. 22

Casey’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament: Start time is 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Indigo Run Golden Bear Course. This year’s proceeds will go to the Hilton Head Humane Association. The tournament format is four-man teams, shotgun start, Captain’s Choice and Mulligans. Fees are $500 for a full Team and Hole Sponsorship, $100 for Hole Sponsorship with sign and table to display items of your choice, and $100 for one person and you are placed in a group tournament. For more information, visit www.caseyshhi.com.

LIBRARY EVENTS HILTON HEAD BRANCH

ONGOING

Send us a postcard: Are you traveling this summer? The Hilton Head Library wants to receive some fun mail from its patrons. Drop the library a postcard or jot a note on a photograph addressed to: Hilton Head Island Public Library, 11 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island SC 29926. The library will be creating a display of all the mail it receives.

AUG. 8

Saturday Matinee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Hilton Head Library. Enjoy the town’s free big screen at our monthly showings with refreshments. This year marks the 150th anniversary of a classic novel of literary nonsense and 30 years of ﬁ lmmaking for director Tim Burton. If you cannot ﬁ gure out what movie this combination entails, call or visit our website to reveal the title. This event is free.

AUG. 20

Speed Friending: Share Your Stories: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Hilton Head Library. Explore fun prompts, including stories from your life and discussion of books and ﬁ lm, one-on-one in rotation. Treats will be served during this novel way to make the acquaintance of your fellow patrons. This event is free.

TUESDAYS

Yoga: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Aug. 4-25. Please join us for yoga for a healthy body and a calm mind. Participants need only to bring their own mat. No registration required. This event is free.

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olate ... AUG. 22: Casey’s 11th annual Golf tou

LoCo Motion

breast cancer walk returns

BY LEACY KELLEY

hree days. Thirty miles. Three islands. The LoCo Motion is South Carolina’s breast cancer event. It’s a walking/running race with the goal to raise money for breast cancer research, treatment and screening. In addition, it is the perfect time to pay tribute those we have lost and celebrate the survivors. This year’s LoCo Motion is the fi rst in two years, but organizers feel it will be the best one yet. “I do this for free out of my house. We needed to take some time to evaluate the event and make improvements. We are so lucky that the community wanted us back and rallied behind the event,” says LoCo Motion president Laura Morgan. This year, the LoCo Motion will be held Sept. 25-27 on Hilton Head Island, Callawassie Island and Daufuskie Island, the event’s newest addition. “Friday was always the lightest day, but this year more have registered for Friday than any other day,” Morgan said. “I think Daufuskie has a lot to do with that. It has a lot of appeal and draw for locals and out-of-towners.” The race kicks off on Daufuskie, then moves to Callawassie and fi nishes on Hilton Head Island for the fi nal 10 miles. All of the money raised from the event will be donated to Carolina Cups, and 90 percent of the proceeds will stay local. With the LoCo Motion, the choice is all yours — you can do all three days for a total of 30 miles, or just one day for a total of 10 miles. It’s up to you. This year, 81 percent of people who have already

DETAILS

What: LoCo Motion (run, walk) When: Sept. 25-27 Where: Daufuskie Island, Callawassie Island, Hilton Head Island Details: Three 10-mile races in three days. Compete in one, two or all three. Cost: $40-$200 More info: dothelocomotion.org

registered have signed up for all three days. If the long-distance race seems intimidating, check out one of the training schedules and tips on the LoCo Motion website, www. dothelocomotion.org. There are 12-week, eightweek and six-week training plans available online. Though this race might seem intimidating, it’s worth it and it’s an excuse to spend the weekend with your friends on the beach. Thirty miles is a long time to walk solo, so grab your friends and family and create a team to do the LoCo Motion with you all weekend long. The best part: the more the merrier. Once you have 10 people registered to a team, all the registrants after get 10 percent off, and they get that 10 percent back on race weekend. Prizes will be awarded to the largest team and the team with the best outﬁ ts and morale. Discounts are also given to students and military with valid ID. Register online and early because space is limited and it ﬁ lls up fast. The earlier you register, the lower the registry price. Can’t walk or run the race? Not a problem! There are plenty of other ways to get involved. Get up, lace up your shoes and help beat breast cancer this September. M August 2015 153

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 27: EDWIN MCCAIN CONCERT ... A

Programs for Exceptional People hosting annual gala

BY PATRICIA O’CONNOR-FORD

or the past 20 years, Programs for Exceptional People has grown as a rehabilitation service for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with the help of the communities and organizations in southern Beaufort County. Originally started as a nonprofi t with six members with a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, the program today serves 55 members, with additional members joining in the near future. Members come to PEP after they complete high school or relocate to our community, with families coming from all areas of the United States. Current members range in age from 21 to 86 years old. Our mission is to empower our members to have opportunities to work as well as fi nd a variety of social activities with other adults outside of their immediate families. We advocate toward a continuum of independent activities in the job market with and without an instructor, on site in our facility and off-site in the community. We are opening additional space in August to house a vocational training center, where our pottery program, on-site work for local real estate companies and a local vacation villa cleaning company will continue. We will fi ll orders for a local gift basket company in the newly expanded space. With this expansion also comes the opportunity to accommodate more members. In addition to the day rehabilitation program, we offer a recreation and respite program for our members to attend local sporting events, plays, movies and bowling, or to attend a local community

DETAILS

What: PEP Fall Gala When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head Island Details: Cocktails, a silent auction, live music, dinner, a live auction and dancing. Tickets: $75 More info: 843-681-8413, pephhi.org

event. We travel to Savannah and Charleston when special events are held in these cities. These activities occur after hours and on the weekends. While giving our members an active social life, these activities provide their caregivers respite from the 24 hour, seven days a week care for an adult with special needs. How has PEP continued over the past 20 years when almost 50 percent of our funds must be raised through fundraisers, grants and generous donations? Our board of directors, parents and community come together to ﬁ ll a need for these special people. This happens through the generosity and time of many volunteers and the careful management of our resources. One of our major events is our Fall Gala. This year, the gala will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Sea Pines Country Club on Hilton Head Island. The event offers both silent and live auction items, dinner and dancing. In 2014, PEP had a record-breaking turnout. We expect another sellout crowd for this fun event. Tickets are on sale through August and can be purchased by calling PEP at 843681-8413. Don’t miss a great time and an event that helps keep PEP an active, growing program for our special members in our community. M

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ONCERT ... AUG. 18: Novel Evening Book Club ... A

AUG. 27

Edwin McCain concert: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 at the Rooftop bar at Poseidon. With 11 albums, both platinum and gold, as well as Top 10, 20 and 40 hit songs, McCain loves performing to an intimate crowd and creating musical moments between him and his audience. Come out for an evening of soulful renditions and vintage R&B rhythms from one of the most likable entertainers of our generation. Ages 21 and older. Tickets can be purchased at coastalprovisionsco.com/products/edwin-mccain.

AUG. 4

The Pleasure of Classic Novels Book Club: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Hilton Head Library. Gather to read and discuss some of the ﬁ nest books ever written. This month’s selection is “All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn Warren. The Pleasures of Classic Novels Book Club meets the ﬁ rst Tuesday in alternate months at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. This event is free.

AUG. 13, 27

Learn about your iPhone: 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 & 27, Hilton Head Library. Have questions about how to use your iPhone? The Hilton Head Library will have someone on hand to answer them. This event is free.

AUG. 18

Novel Evening Book Club: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, Hilton Head Library. Join us for a lively discussion of “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. The Novel Evenings Book Club meets the third Tuesday of the month. Everyone is welcome. This event is free.

AUG. 26

Novel Mornings Book Club: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, Hilton Head Library. Meet with fellow book lovers for a

discussion of “Catherine the Great” by Robert K. Massie. The Novel Morning Book Club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. Everyone is welcome. This event is free.

WEDNESDAYS

Drop-in Computer Help: 11 a.m.noon every Wednesday, Hilton Head Library. Bring any computer questions or practice what you’ve learned in class! Practice Word, Excel, Mousercise, Facebook, email, Google and more on our lab computers and receive one-onone help from experienced “techies.”

BLUFFTON BRANCH

AUG. 4

Sew’n Tell: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Bluffton Library. Sew’n Tell is a group of people who enjoy sewing — clothes, accessories, home decor and more. We strive to make it fun, interesting, helpful and a place to show off a bit, so come and join the fun. This event is free.

AUG. 4, 18

Tech Drop-In: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18, Bluffton Library. Bring your tablet, device or laptop, or use one of our computers and have your computer questions or issues addressed by a seasoned IT pro. This event is free. August 2015 155

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AUG. 14-30: NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS

AUG. 21

Documentary Film Friday: “Generation Like”: 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Bluffton Library. Thanks to social media, today’s teens are able to directly interact with their culture — artists, celebrities, movies, brands, and even one another — in ways never before possible. But is that real empowerment? Or do marketers still hold the upper hand? This event is free.

AUG. 8

Rug Hooking: 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Bluffton Library. Come and learn or become more proﬁ cient at rug hooking. This event is free.

THURSDAYS

Bluffton Genealogy: 2 p.m. Thursdays in August, Bluffton Library. Debbie Dubrucq leads a weekly collaborative effort on family genealogical research using the library edition of ancestry.com and other resources. This event is free.

open house for questions related to iPhones and iPhone apps. This event is free.

BY APPOINTMENT

Internet 101 Drop-In: By appointment only, Bluffton Library. Learn how to set up Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo email accounts; use Firefox and Google Chrome Web browsers; and search the Internet with Google and Bing. Each class will end with a Q&A session. This event is free.

WED., SAT.

BY APPOINTMENT

FRIDAYS

MEETINGS AUG. 12

Yoga with Martha Pike: 10 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday in August, Bluffton Library. Relax your mind and body under the direction of Martha Pike, and please bring your own mat. This event is free. Friday Yoga: 1 p.m. every Friday in August, Bluffton Library. Martha Pike leads this new yoga class to help prepare the way for a serene and balanced segue into the weekend. Please bring a yoga mat. This event is free.

AUG. 6

Learn about Your iPhone: Noon Thursday, Aug. 6, Bluffton Library. A Bluffton Library volunteer provides an

Career Services 101: By appointment only, Bluffton Library. Spend some time with our career services experts who will help you develop fantastic resumes, cover letters and job seeking strategies. This event is free.

Liberal Men of the Lowcountry : Wednesday, Aug. 12, Peter Kandis and Tony Brooke presenting on “Effectively Communicating Liberal/Progressive Values.” Why do some demographic groups vote against their self-interest? What are our core liberal/progressive values and how do we effectively communicate them?

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SERGEANTS ... AUG. 8: RUG HOOKING ... AUG. 12: LIB

‘No Time for Sergeants’

comes to May River Theatre

BY BARBARA K. CLARK

y only background with the military is based on my dad and three brothers, none of whom served in action. Dad said he wanted to be in the Navy, but when they asked him what branch he wanted to be in they put him in the Army. My three brothers were all weekend warriors for the Army, Air Force and Marines. Brother Greg, who was the Marine, told me he got caught eating a package of crackers and his sergeant punished him by making him eat another package, cellophane and all. May River Theatre’s presentation of “No Time for Sergeants” won’t feature any cracker eating, but it is a warm and funny rendition of the story of country bumpkin William Stockdale, who had an unlimited amount of common sense. “No Time for Sergeants” is a 1954 best-selling novel by Mac Hyman. It was later adapted into a teleplay for “The United States Steel Hour,” starring Andy Griffi th. An expanded version of the play, written by Ira Levin, opened on Broadway at the Alvin Theatre in 1955. Griffi th reprised his role and Don Knotts made his Broadway debut as Cpl. Manual Dexterity. Griffi th was nominated for a Tony for Best Featured Actor and the play ran for 796 performances, closing in 1957. In 1958, Warmer Brothers released the movie version of the military play and Griffi th once again reprised his role, along with Knotts and most of the original Broadway cast. In the fall of 1964, “No Time for Sergeants” debuted on television with Sammy Jackson replacing

DETAILS

What: “No Time for Sergeants” When: Aug. 14-30 Where: May River Theatre, Bluffton Tickets: $25 More info: 843-815-5581, mayrivertheatre.com

Griffi th, who had left to do “The Andy Griffi th Show.” The TV version was trounced in the ratings and only lasted one season. The play chronicles the misadventures of a country bumpkin named Will Stockdale who is drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II and assigned to the United States Army Air Forces. Hyman was in the Army Air Forces during World II, when it was part of the U.S. Army. Mark Erickson, a newcomer to the May River Theatre stage, will play the lead role of Will Stockdale. Other lead actors include Matt Dennis playing Ben Whitledge; Ron Ruckle as Sgt. King; Rob Tillison as Irvin Blanchard; Gary Ventimiglia as Pa Stockdale; Bill Andrusic as Gen. Pollard and Vince Scott as Gen. Bush. The show is directed by Jim Kadra, who last directed “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” In addition to playing Sgt. King, Ruckle will be the assistant director. “No Time for Sergeants” opens Aug. 14 and will play weekends through Aug. 30, with shows at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays. All tickets are $25 and are available by calling the box offi ce at 843-815-5581 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Find more information online at mayrivertheatre.com. M August 2015 157

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 13-16: CRANFORD HOLLOW ALBU

SEA PINES EVENTS AUG. 3-5, 10-12

FUNdamentals Junior Camp: 9 a.m.noon Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 3-5 and Aug. 10-12. In this threeday camp for young golfers (beginners to intermediate, ages 6-12) we will cover the FUNdamentals of the game. Long and short game technique, rules, etiquette and athletic skills will be developed each day. Daily drinks and snacks are provided. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting the Golf Learning Center at 843842-1487. Cost is $250 per student.

AUG. 5

Cinema at the Stables: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blanket, drinks and snacks and enjoy a movie under the stars at Lawton Stables. Gates open at 7 p.m., movie begins at dusk. Concessions will be available. All proceeds support the Wish Upon a Horse Therapeutic Riding Center, which provides free therapeutic riding lessons to kids and adults with special needs. For additional information, please contact 843-671-2586. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 10 and younger).

AUG. 27

Full Moon Shore Explore: 8:30-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. Discover our beaches under a full moon after dark. Search for the nocturnal life that scurries throughout our dunes and surf systems, including ghost crabs and other sea creatures. Reservations are required. $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and younger.

WEDNESDAYS

Flick & Float: 8-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Enjoy a fun summer night ﬂ oating on a tube at the Harbour Town Pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations are required. $16 for adults, $13 for children ages 12 and younger.

THURSDAYS

Lowcountry Ghost Stories: 8-9:15 p.m. Thursdays. Join us in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve for an evening of Lowcountry activities, ghost stories

and toasting marshmallows around a campﬁ re. Reservations are required. $13 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 & younger.

MONDAYS

Tennis Exhibition & Happy Hour: 5:30 p.m. Mondays. Join us for an exciting demonstration at the Sea Pines Racquet Club featuring valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional ﬁ sh bowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Babolat, Adidas, Wilson and Head. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-3634495. Free.

MON., WED., FRI.

Crabby Encounters: 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Spend your morning searching for the crabs of Hilton Head Island, including hermit crabs, stone crabs and our biggest crab, the blue crab. Learn about other beach creatures and the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Supplies provided; catch and release.

TUES., WED., THURS.

Family Freshwater Fishing: 9-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Watch for turtles, alligators and birds as we ﬁ sh for catﬁ sh, crappie and bream. Supplies and instructions provided; catch and release program. Reservations are required. $18 for adults, $13 for children ages 12 & younger.

TUES., WED., THURS.

Nature’s Wild Side: 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Explore and learn about wildlife within the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Children will learn about turtles, birds and other wildlife through educational crafts, which are provided. Reservations are required. $12 for children ages 4 to 12 with adult supervision.

ONGOING

Gregg Russell Concerts: 8-9:30 p.m. every night except Saturdays through Aug. 28. Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a classic at The Sea Pines Resort, and his concerts are not to be missed. Both children and adults are welcome. Free.

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LLOW ALBUM RELEASE WEEKEND ... AUG. 15: TIME

Cranford Hollow is (from left) Randy Rockolata, John Cranford, Phillip Sirmans and Eric “Thunder” Reid.

Cranford Hollow plans

album release weekend

opular Hilton Head Island band Cranford Hollow has been touring the country but is making a special trip back home to celebrate the release of their fourth album, St. Telluride. Here are the details on their planned weekend release party:

AUG. 13

Cranford Hollow at The Chapel at Palmetto Bluff: Meet-and-greet at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at Palmetto Bluff’s iconic waterfront chapel. The show will be taped live and recorded and will feature John Wilkins and Ellowyn Kane, among other special guests. Prior to the show, the band will host a one-hour meet-and-greet on the chapel lawn overlooking the May River. Heavy gourmet appetizers will be served and an open bar featuring beer, wine, and specialty cocktails will be available throughout the show. Each guest will receive a copy of “St. Telluride.” Ticket sales are limited to ﬁ rst 72 guests; cost is $125 per ticket.

AUG. 14

Cranford Hollow at The Beach Stage at the Tiki Hut: Doors open at 6 p.m., performance starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 at the Tiki Hut. Featuring the big stage, the big sound, the big lights — this is the main event of Cranford Hollow’s new album release weekend. Order the pre-sale ticket and you will receive a copy of “St. Telluride,” along with admittance to the concert. Purchase the VIP package and enjoy the show from a private viewing area on the Tiki Hut’s deck, a complimentary buffet, two drink tickets and a copy of “St. Telluride.” Tickets will also be avail-

able at the door the night of the show. Advance tickets are $10; at the door, tickets are $15. VIP tickets are $60.

AUG. 15

Cranford Hollow Ferry Concert at the May River Sandbar: Ferry leaves Broad Creek at noon. Cost is $100 per ticket or free to the public if they have their own boat. Departing from Broad Creek Marina, join Cranford Hollow on a cruise up the May River and drop anchor at the May River Sandbar. Upon anchoring, Cranford Hollow will perform atop the vessel’s deck, making this show one of the most scenic Lowcountry concerts you’ll ever see. On board will be a complimentary buffet and a cash bar. Once low tide has come and gone, The Delta Lady will take you to Freeport Marina on secluded Daufuskie Island, where you can take an early return ferry to Hilton Head Island or stay to enjoy the post party, featuring more live music and a late return ferry to Broad Creek Marina. Also included in the ticket purchase is a copy of “St. Telluride.”

AUG. 16

A “Joint Event”: Roger Pickney & Cranford Hollow: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Freeport Marina, Daufuskie Island. Roger Pickney will be signing books, Cranford Hollow provides the tunes, Mike and Chad sling the drinks. This event is free. August 2015 159

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WHAT TO DO

SATURDAYS: LOCAL VISITORS’ CONCE

Coming to the Arts Center

he Arts Center of Coastal Carolina has three events scheduled for August. Find more information online at artshhi.com or by calling 843-842-2787.

AUG. 5

The Gullah Kinfolk - The Circle Unbroken: 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Aunt Pearlie Sue and The Gullah Kinfolk delight audiences with their original musical, “The Gullah Journey From Africa to America ... the Circle Unbroken.” An actress and singer, Prather has appeared in “Forrest Gump” and on Good Morning America. Prather and The Gullah Kinfolk astound and charm the audience in this Gullah tale about the African experience in America. Suited for all ages. Tickets are $34 for adults and $22 for children ages 4-15.

AUG. 12-13

The Interactive Beatles Experience: 8 p.m., Aug. 12-13, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. “Yesterday and Today” is an allrequest Beatles show with the

night’s set list comprised entirely of the audiences’ requests, guaranteeing that through laughter and personal stories, each performance is unique and remarkable. With musical precision and stunning set designs, you’ll be immersed in the sights, sounds and memories of the Beatles, proving that this timeless music truly is the soundtrack of our lives. Suited for all ages. Tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for children ages 4-15.

AUG. 21-22

Masters of Soul: 8 p.m., Aug. 21-22, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Featuring music made famous by record labels including Motown and Stax, Masters of Soul is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that deﬁ ned soul music. The show features stylishly costumed, “smooth move” performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band. Relive the incredible harmonies, smooth moves and iconic artists that made this era of music so memorable. Suited for all ages. Tickets are $46 for adults and $30 for children ages 4-15.

Comedy club headliners

he Comedy Club of Hilton Head will have three comedians take the stage this month. Each headliner will perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. General admission is $18 and VIP seating is $22. • Tom McTiernan (Aug. 5-8): One of the cleanest and best comedians the East Coast has to offer. He has performed at Los Angeles and New York top comedy clubs including Comic Strip Live, The Gotham City Comedy Club and more. He has also appeared on Comedy Central and worked in Atlantic City and

Las Vegas where he opened for numerous well-known comics. • Mike Armstrong (Aug. 12-15): A former police ofﬁ cer from Kentucky who is a regular on Bob & Tom’s Comedy Central Special. He has also appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, CBS Morning News and more. He and his wife have many children. • Dylan Mandlsohn (Aug. 26-29): A forward thinking Canadian comic with an array of characters in his stand ups shows that will surely keep the audience interested. His most recent achievements include booking a movie deal, Brain Dead.

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SATURDAYS

‘Local Visitors’ Concerts: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays. The Local Visitors are a young, talented band of four island-raised musicians who are now college students. Their fun, energetic music blends styles and songs from the ’60s to modern day. Enjoy dancing along to their performances under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Free.

SUNDAYS

Fun with Albert: 7-7:45 p.m. Sundays. Join The Sea Pines Resort Recreation team and our mascot, Albert the Alligator, for photos, games and activities on the lawn adjacent to the playground in Harbour Town. Free.

MON.-FRI.

Craft Activities: Noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Children and adults can enjoy a variety of craft activities at the Sea Pines Beach Club. Please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department for additional information at 843842-1979.

AUG. 1-28

Spray Tattoos: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1-28. Visit Harbour Town with your family to enjoy nightly activities and entertainment.

SAVE THE DATE SEPT. 12

PEP Fall Gala: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at Sea Pines Country Club. An elegant way to help a vital cause, Programs for Exceptional People. Live and silent auctions, cash bar, dinner, live music and dancing. $75. 843-681-8413.

SEPT. 12

4th Annual Cut-A-Thon: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Tara’s at Fountain Center. All proceeds from haircuts at Tara’s at Fountain Center will go to local shelter programs speciﬁ cally beneﬁ ting the Feral Cat Program. Hilton Head Ice Cream and Groomingdales are also involved in the event.

SEPT. 19

Pregnancy Center and Clinic 25th Annual Dinner/Auction Fundraiser: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at Sea Pines Country Club. The Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Guest speakers Kurt and Carey Koenig will share the story of their adoption journey with their three children. For more information, contact the ofﬁ ce at 843-689-2222.

SEPT. 26

Pedal 4 Kids Community Bike Ride: Saturday, Sept. 26. The largest bike event in the Lowcountry with 100 percent of its proceeds beneﬁ ting the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Now, in its 9th year, the Pedal 4 Kids Community Bike Ride attracts over 400 bicyclists, of all ages and skills levels. The event gives residents and guests of the island an opportunity to join their friends, family, co-workers, associates and neighbors in a group ride throughout the island’s beautiful pathways and parks. pedal4kids.com

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry music therapist Jenna Watkins is joined by Dwight Blakeslee in the singing of “Anchors Aweigh.”

Blakeslee, a longtime Hilton Head Islander and now a resident of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, was part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy but did not step foot onto the beach until the third trip in. Afterward, he was moved to the Pacific and fought in the Battle of Okinawa, where more than 12,000 Americans were killed. For his efforts during the war, Blakeslee, 90, received a certi cate from We Honor Veterans, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, during the ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Community Park. “I’ve lived a very full life,” Blakeslee said.

Outgoing Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island president Andrea Bhatt Siebold recently passed the gavel to her husband, Bruce Siebold, who will provide club leadership for 2015-16.

PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

July 2, Dwight Blakeslee was honored with a pinning ceremony for his bravery during World War II. After being turned away from college at the age of 17 because he was too young, Blakeslee got his father’s signature on the waiver to enlist in the Navy. “The Navy saw something in me I didn’t see in myself,” he said. Serving in the Navy has become a family tradition. Blakeslee’s father was a Navy veteran, and before her death, one of Blakeslee’s daughters served six years. Blakeslee’s wife and daughter are buried beside each other at Beaufort National Cemetery.

Jim Clark, national president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of America, visits with Justin Ruiz at the Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club.

Col. McGahee presents a certificate to Dwight Blakeslee for his service.

An ROTC cadet from Bluffton High School presents a pin to Dwight Blakeslee.

SOAR Special Recreation thanked the Childrens Relief Fund and high school students James Bartholomew, Noa Pagatpatan and Sean DeLoach for helping raise awareness to their cause. For over 35 years, SOAR camps for kids with ADHD / ADD and learning disabilities have helped youth with learning differences.

PHOTOS BY KATHY CRAMER

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free community picnic recently took place at Honey Horn. The event was hosted by two local churches of differing ethnicities, Central Oak Grove Baptist and Grace Community. It was strongly supported by Mayor David Bennett and was held on July 4, just a few days after the Emmanuel Church tragedy in Charleston, although it had been planned about six weeks earlier. Approximately 2,000 people attended over the course of five hours. Hopefully it will become an annual affair.

PHOTOS BY GLEN MCCASKEY

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To submit photos from your event or party, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly. com or you can share them directly from your Facebook page by liking us on Facebook. All photos courtesy those pictured unless otherwise noted.

From left, Samantha Bradshaw, Nikolay Prodanow, Carla Raunes and Majka Yarbrough boarded Calibogue Cruises’ new Delta Lady riverboat for a Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event.

he Wexford Yacht Club hosted a group of 30 children, ages 6-9, from the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island for a boat outing and lunch. Ten Wexford members took six of their boats out. Le Spa recognizes outstanding individuals by honoring them as “Angels” and treating each to a massage of their choice, a pedicure and lunch. The lucky angels were Nicolle Conklin (left) and Elise Witman.

Monster and his owner Jen Howard are shown with the prize package he won for winning Monthly’s “Cutest Pets of the Lowcountry” contest, spon sored by Tail Wiggles.

Team Palmetto Hilton Head won the Carolinas Open lacrosse tournament in Columbia. The team is coached by Mark Hodsdon and Kevin Osterstock. PHOTO BY FAITHOGRAPHYPHOTO.COM

PET OF THE MONTH: Shelbie is 11 years old and just cannot imagine how she ended up at the shelter. She is a lovely and wellbehaved girl. Her temperament is amazing and she has quite a bit of spunk. Please give this senior fluff ball a chance, you will not regret it. For more information on Shelbie or any of the animals at the Hilton Head Humane Association call 843-681-8686 or visit hhhumane.org

John Rush from Ameriprise Financial Services of Hilton Head made a donation to Honor Flight Savannah, a nonprofit organization established to take World War II, Korean and Vietnam war veterans over age 75 to Washington, D.C., at no cost to the veteran, so that they may see the memorials built to honor their past sacrifices.

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• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Peter & Yani • Bomboras Grille: Kevin Richmond • Captain Woody’s Bluffton: John Creidler • Coast: 5-9 p.m., Jordan Ross • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., David Wingo • Harbourside Burgers: 6-8 p.m., 9:30-11 p.m., Tommy Simms • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: 6-9p.m., Trillium • The Jazz Corner: 8p.m., Deas Guy • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Rob Ingman • Reilley’s South: Simpson Brothers (Aug. 9) • ELA’S Blu Water Grille: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Jazz Brunch on the water (Aug. 16, 23, 30) • Jamaica Joe’z: 4-7 p.m., The Local Visitors • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m., Todd Cowart

MONDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Tommy Simms • Boardroom: Swampﬁ re Sessions • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., Souls Harbor • Bomboras Grille: Craig Coyne • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Hannah Wicklund • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Dave Wingo

• Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sara Burns • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Mike Wilson • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell • Hudson’s: 6-9 p.m., Bruce Crichton • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Martin Lesch Band • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell Concert • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Sterling and Shuvette • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m., Todd Cowart • Up the Creek: 7 p.m., live music & ﬁ re juggling

TUESDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Peter Bouanouto • Boardroom: live music every night • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., solo acoustic show • Bomboras Grille: Jordan Sturm • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Harry Santana • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Reid Richmond • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross • Comedy Club of Hilton Head: 8 p.m., Bill Gladwell • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Tye Miller • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll

• Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: 6-9pm, Lowcountry Boil • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Jazz Corner Quintet • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell Concert • Mellow Mushroom Bluffton: 9 p.m., Trivia night • Comedy Club of HHI:: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Chris Jones • Ruby Lee’s: Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m., Todd Cowart • Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Fireworks

WEDNESDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Simpson Brothers • Boardroom: Sow Flow (Aug. 19) • Big Bamboo: 9:30 p.m., Reggae Nite • Bomboras Grille: Jesse Watkins and David Wingo • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Bruce Crichton • Charbar: 7 p.m., Whitley Deputy • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., local talent night • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Brad Wells, or Harry Santana • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m., Dean St. Hillaire • Harbourside Burgers: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • Hudson’s: 6-9pm, Taylor Kent & Sarah Burns • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Bobby Ryder Quartet (Aug. 12 & 26), The Earl Williams Quartet (Aug. 5 & 19) • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell Concert • Mellow Mushroom Hilton Head: 9 p.m., Trivia night • Pelican’s Point: 6 p.m., Mike Wilson

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• Comedy Club of HHI:: 8 p.m., Comedy Club of Hilton Head • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Reggie Deas and Lavon Stevens • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Up the Creek pub & grill: 7p.m, live music & ﬁ re juggling

THURSDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 6-9 p.m., Nick Poulin, 9 p.m., Poulin Trio • Boardroom: Copius Jones (August 6), Sow Flow (Aug. 20) • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., Souls Harbor • Bomboras Grille: Evans and Davey Masteller • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., John Bruner • Charbar: 7 p.m., Mike Bagentose • Chow Daddy’s Bluffton: 7-10 p.m. The Local Visitors • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Mike Wilson • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m., Reid Richmond • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., Lavon & Louise • Pelican’s Point: 6 p.m., David Wingo • Comedy Club of HHI:: 8 p.m., Comedy Club of Hilton Head • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Target the Band • Shelter Cove Harbour: 6-9 p.m., Music & Taste; • Wild Wing Cafe: TBD • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Sonesta Resort: 7-10 p.m., Sara Burns

FRIDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Harry Santana • Boardroom: Snyder Band (Aug. 7, 28), Five40 (Aug. 14) • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., The Beagles • Bomboras Grille: Reid Richmond • The Brick Chicken: 9 p.m., Bingo night • Bomboras Grille: Reid Richmond • Charbar: 7 p.m., Tommy Dargan Sims • Chow Daddy’s HHI: 9-midnight, The Local Visitors • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sara Burns • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Nick Poulin • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10, David Bohn (August 7), 7-10 John Wasem (August 14, 21, 28) • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • Hudson’s: 6-9pm, Bruce Crichton • The Jazz Corner: The Jackson Evans Quartet (July 31), The Vic Varner (August 7), Reggie Deas & Deas Guyz (August 14), The Bobby Ryder (August 21). Annie Sellick & The Hot Club (August 28). • Old Town Dispensary: 7-10 p.m., Harden & Crenshaw • Pelican’s Point: 6 p.m., Daryl Ingham • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., Comedy Club of Hilton Head • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Reilley’s South: Simpson Brothers (August 7, 21), Vinyl on Fire (August 14) • Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams or Deas Guyz • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m., Dave Kemmerly

• Shelter Cove Towne Centre: 6-9p.m., Time Cadiere and the Washboard Road Band • Up the Creek Pub: 7 p.m., Nick Poulin (July 31), Ty Miller (August 7), Zack Stillner (August 21), Nick Poulin (August 28), Night Train (September 4).

SATURDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 1-4 p.m. & 7-10 p.m., Adam Gardner • Boardroom: Steppin Stones (August 8) • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., live bands on deck • Bomboras Grille: Reid Richmond Encore Show • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Derrick and Sammy • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., local talent night • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Sean Biggins • ELA’s Blu Grille: 7-10 p.m., John Wasem (August 1, 15, 22, 29), 7-10 p.m., David Bohn (August 7) • Harbourside: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Sara Burns • Harbour Town, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Local Visitors • The Jazz Corner: The Jackson Evans Quartet (August 1), The Vic Varner (August 8), Reggie Deas & Deas Guyz (August 15), The Bobby Ryder (August 22). Annie Sellick & The Hot Club (August 29). • Comedy Club of HHI:: 8 p.m., Comedy Club of Hilton Head • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., local talent • Reilley’s South: OCD (August 1), Copius Jones (August 8) • Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams or Deas Guyz • Salty Dog Cafe: 6-10 p.m. Bruce Crichton • Up the Creek: 7 p.m., Chilly Willy Band (Aug. 1), Night Train (Aug. 8), Chilakaya (Aug. 15), Low Country Boil (Aug. 22, 29)

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A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS

go FIGURE Blue Cheese Risotto

with Roasted Figs by Carrie Hirsch

INGREDIENTS (Serves 6-8 as a side dish)

• 8-10 ripe fi gs, stems removed, cut into halves • 2 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 medium carrot, peeled and fi nely minced • 1 medium onion, peeled and fi nely minced • 1½ cups Carolina Gold Rice or Arborio rice, uncooked • ½ cup dry white wine • 4 ½ cups vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth, heated • 8 ounces blue cheese crumbles • Black pepper to taste

CHEF TIP ON FIGS CHAUN BESCOS

EXECUTIVE CHEF | RED FISH “Here at Redfi sh, we are lucky enough to have our own mature fi g trees. A favorite way to prepare and eat fi gs at the restaurant is to fi rst cut a cross two thirds of the way to bottom of fi g. Pinch the bottom of the fruit to open the cross. Place some orange-scented ricotta (add in a little orange zest!) into the center, and gently close fi g around the cheese. Wrap the fi g in a thin slice of bacon — we use our house-cured brown sugar bacon. Pin bacon with toothpick. Grill the fi gs slightly, and serve with orange blossom honey and Spanish Marcona almonds. If this sounds good to you, just be sure to make enough of them.”

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place ﬁ gs, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. In a medium heavy-bottomed stock pot, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots and onions and continue to stir until soft. Add rice and stir until well coated. Add wine and 1 cup hot broth; bring to a simmer, continuing to stir until the rice absorbs the liquid. Add the remaining broth in 1 cup increments, stirring constantly, until absorbed by the rice. If rice requires a little more cooking, stir in more hot broth. Add black pepper to taste. Remove from burner, then stir in half of blue cheese crumbles. Divide risotto between 6 bowls and top with roasted ﬁ gs. Sprinkle with remaining blue cheese crumbles. Serve immediately.

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FOOD TRUCKS PARK OUTSIDE OF TANGER 2

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ccording to D. H. Lawrence, every fruit has its secret and the fig is no exception. This jewel of a fruit is one of the most delicious, yet overlooked fruits of summer. Alma, Brown Turkey, Celeste, Kadota and Mission

are only a few of the varieties grown in South Carolina. The fig season is short and if you blink you might miss it! Figs also have a very short shelf life, so if they are too ripe, cut off the stems (leave the skin on), cut into quarters, then pulse in a mini food processor until smooth to make fig puree. Whole figs paired with an assortment of creamy SaintAndré, fresh farmer’s cheese, herbed goat cheese then drizzled with honey, make a lovely cheese platter to complete a summer meal — this requires very little preparation but looks very elegant and festive. M

Four food trucks will be parked outside of Tanger Outlet Centers in Bluffton through at least Labor Day. The popular shopping center is experimenting with four trucks at its Tanger 2 location — Downtown Curbside Kitchen, Lowcountry Rocks Lobster, Shrimp Loco and Ragin Cajun. Truck hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Curbside Kitchen is serving Southern cuisine such as grilled pimento cheese and a fried green tomato BLT. Lowcountry Rocks Lobster is serving many varieties of lobster, including lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and lobster tacos. Shrimp Loco is offering salads and tacos. Ragin Cajin is serving New Oreleans-style food.

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OMBRA WINS ‘BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT’ AWARD The Savannah-based food website “Eat It And Like It” recently released its “Oscar Awards” for the best restaurants in the Savannah/Bluffton/Hilton Head Island area. The “Best Italian Restaurant” award was given to Hilton Head’s OMBRA Cucina Rustica, operated by Lauren and Michael Cirafesi. The site stated, “Not only is this the best traditional Italian in the area, but a good number of islanders believe this is the best overall restaurant on Hilton Head Island and that is saying something. Yes, it is that good. The wine list is just as good. Executive Chef/Owner Michael Cirafesi is the ultimate host as well. A true gem on the food scene.”

COMING TO TOWNE CENTRE A World of Beer franchise is opening at Hilton Head Island’s Shelter Cove Towne Centre. The franchise, which also has Savannah and Pooler locations, offers more than 500 local, regional, national and global craft beers served in bottles, can and on tap. Owners have targeted a November opening in the 4,500-square-foot building between Kilwins and AT&T. The menu will be geared toward enhancing the ﬂ avor of the craft beer. Live entertainment is planned for Fridays and Saturdays. 170 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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Wood-fired pizza place coming soon

Tomato Soup for a large group by Kathy Watson | Owner of 843

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cans of tomato strips • 10 sliced yellow onions • 20 cloves garlic • 2 bottles red wine • 1/2 cup salad oil • 2 quarts heavy cream • Salt & pepper to taste • Sugar to taste • 8 sprigs rosemary Saute onions, rosemary and garlic in salad oil until translucent. Add wine and reduce by half. Add six cans of tomatoes and simmer for two hours. Add cream then use immersion blender for 10 minutes, moving it around occasionally. Enjoy!

FARM-INSPIRED RESTAURANT BREAKS GROUND A new farm-inspired restaurant concept broke ground recently at the Calhoun Street Promenade in Old Town Bluffton. Called FARM, the restaurant hopes to open in early 2016. Ryan Williamson, Brandon Carter and Josh Heaton have joined forces to create a restaurant that will serve as the connector between the dining experience and the farmers market culture, utilizing as much produce from Williamson’s Lowcountry Farms as possible. “Our menu creation will begin with the farm, farmers and artisans who cultivate and craft the ingredients that eventually make their way onto our menus. And, the scratch kitchen concept will require that we avoid any processed or and pre-packaged food,” Carter said.

A new pizza place is coming to Hilton Head Island in September. Named “Local Pie,” the restaurant will offer the island’s ﬁ rst and only true Neapolitan-style, wood-ﬁ red pizza. It will be located at 55 New Orleans Road in Fountain Center. As the name suggests, ingredients will be regionally sourced. “Local” also represents a sense of community with local owners, staff and ingredients. Stay up to date with the restaurant’s progress on social media (facebook. com/localpiehhi and @localpiehhi on Twitter), as well as localpie.com.

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IT’S NATIONAL SANDWICH MONTH!

Sandwiches have long been mealtime staples, though they’ve come a long way. PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

hile the basic, rustic ham sand wiches that many pioneers traveling the Oregon trail enjoyed are still popular and the peanut butter and jelly will never go out of style, diners are becoming more adventurous and serving up a variety of options between two slices of bread. Sandwich lovers, get ready to celebrate, because August is devoted to this lunch time favorite. There are so many ways to observe Na tional Sandwich Month. Start your morning with your favorite egg sandwich. Munch on a classic club for lunch. Devour a heavier, filling, sandwich for dinner, like a meatball sub or a chicken Parmesan sandwich. And of course, end your day right: Find a comfortable backyard chair, sit outside and watch the sun set with your favorite child hood treat — a partially melted ice cream sandwich. There are endless possibilities to participate in the month-long celebration, so you should probably get started now. It might surprise you to learn that first record of a sandwich came from Rabbi Hillel the Elder, who in the first century BCE introduced a sandwich-like creation during Passover as a reminder of the suffering Jews endured — thus the modern “Hillel Sandwich.”

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SOME FICTIONAL CHARACTERS WHO ENJOYED THEIR SHARE OF SANDWICHES

 Joey Tribbiani: Seen in most episodes of “Friends” at least referring to a sandwich, if not indulging in one. From the time he “saved Ross’s life” protecting his sandwich to the countless times he refused to share even a bite of his sandwiches with his friends … Joey loved a good sandwich.  The gang from “The Breakfast Club”: Emilio Estevez’s Andrew Clark enjoyed a thick, meat-filled sandwich, while Ally Sheedy’s Allison Reynolds threw her bologna on the wall to create her own masterpiece: Pixy Stix and Cap’n Crunch on wheat.  Shaggy Rogers & Scooby-Doo: This crime-fighting duo enjoyed a double triple-decker sandwich, known as the “Super Shaggy Sandwich,” that happened to be taller than a small child.

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The term “sandwich” was not coined until the late 1700s. John Montagu, the fourth earl of Sandwich, is believed to be the creator of what we now call a sandwich. The invention of two bread-like objects encasing an interior, usually a type of sliced meat, was monumental. Montagu wanted something he could eat while gambling, and a sandwich was the perfect object to hold in his hand while he bet his britches off. So, thank you, John, for unintentionally making the lunch process much easier for mothers of children all over the world. Sandwiches’ popularity grew over the following centuries. In the 1800s, they were introduced in America in their simplest “ham sandwich” form. In the 1900s, baker ies began selling pre-sliced bread, which made lunch sandwiches more accessible to workers and school children. This probably explains why your mom always packed you peanut butter and jelly in grade school — it’s quick, easy and tasty. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a sandwich as “two pieces of bread with something (such as meat, peanut butter, etc.) between them.” Recently, however, the definition has broadened its scope to dessert sandwiches: “Two or more cookies, crackers or slices of cake with something between them.” So if you haven’t already, pick out your favorite lunchmeat or ice cream and cel ebrate the century-old tradition of sandwich eating. How does the Lowcountry define a san wich? These two pages feature some of the best local sandwiches you can find. One could argue it’s the best thing since sliced bread. M

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FEATURED RESTAURANT

Old Oyster Factory

The panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek and fresh-caught seafood have made this an island destination for more than 25 years. A great place for steaks, specialty desserts, wine, and of course, seafood. 101 Marshland Road, Hilton Head Island 843-681-6040, oldoysterfactory.com

dininglistings HILTON HEAD north end

Atlanta Bread Company: 45 Pembroke Drive 843-342-2253. BLD Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843-689-5560. LD The Carolina Room: The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 843-6814000, ext. 7045. BLD Chart House: 2 Hudson Road. 843342-9066. LD Crazy Crab (north): 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www. thecrazycrab.com. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808. BLD Frankie Bones: 1301 Main Street. 843-682-4455. LDS Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road. 843-6812772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. LDS

Il Carpaccio: If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood burning oven and everything is made from scratch. TRY THIS: Vitella Piemonteste; veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms and Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce, $16.95. 200A Museum Street. 843-342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead. com. LD LagerHead Tavern: The convivial atmosphere makes it the ideal place for friends to come together, socialize and enjoy the island’s camaraderie with progressive cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails and southern hospitality. The menu was developed by chef Michael Toscano, a James Beard “Rising Star Chef” semifinalist. TRY THIS: Lowcountry Ruben; a traditional favorite made with a Lowcountry twist using fresh, regional ingredients. 155 High Bluff Road, 843-684-2184, www.lagerheadtavern.comLD Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS

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All area codes 843. Listings are fluid and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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Mangiamo!: 2000 Main Street. 843682-2444. LD Munchies: 1407 Main St. 843-7853354. LD New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr. 843-689-2222. LD OKKO: 95 Mathews Dr. 843-341-3377. LD Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843-681-2386. DS Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 843-681-4329. LD Pan Fresco Ole: 55 Matthews Dr. 843-681-5989. LD Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north): Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance. Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. TRY THIS: Reuben; A tradition since 1982. Thinly sliced corned beef served on grilled rye with fresh sauerkraut,

swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. $9.99. 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. LDSO Relish Cafe: 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-342-4800. Ruby Lee’s: 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-681-7829. LDS Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station, 843-689-6823. Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744. LDOS TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street. 681-2900. LD Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 843-681-4000. LDO WiseGuys: 1513 Main Street. 843842-8866. DO Yummy House: 2 Southwood Park Drive. 843-681-5888. LD

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843: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 686-8843. LD Alexander’s: 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999. LD Alfred’s: European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work. TRY THIS: Roast Rack of Spring Lamb with mashed potatoes and vegetables $34.95. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center, 341-3117, www. alfredsofhiltonhead.com D Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1191. LD Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1165. LD Bistro 17: 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 7855517. www.bistro17hhi.com. LD Bonefish 890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3772. LD Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 7855007. LD Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488. BL Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 842-2626. LD CocoNutz Sportz Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0043 DO Conroy’s: Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499. DS Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: 840 William Hilton Parkway, Atrium Building. 681-8106, www.dyesgullahfixins com. LD ELA’s Blu Water Grille: Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards. Freshcaught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch Monday - Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m., and now offering “Sunday Brunch on the Water” complete with live jazz music every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. TRY THIS: ELA’s Calamari; lightly battered long strips, served with wasabi and red pepper remoulade. $10. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. LD Flora’s Italian Cafe: 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 842-8200. D French Bakery: The Bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon Family, and taken over by the Belka Family from Poland in 2012.The Belka family lovingly creAugust 2015 175

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DINING ate baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists. TRY THIS: Signature Chicken Salad; white meat chicken salad, lettuce, tomato on cranberry-apricot bread. $7.99. 120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420. BL Gator’z Pizza: HHI Beach & Tennis Resort. 842-0004. D Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4144. LD Harold’s Diner: 641 William Hilton Parkway. 842-9292. BL HH Prime: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 842-8000. BLDS Island Bagel & Deli: Fresh baked bagels made from scratch, water boiled and baked each day. Hoagies, salads, pastries and coffee are also served. The restaurant was featured in the July 2013 issue of Southern Living magazine. TRY THIS: Island Omelet; served on

the bagel of your choice. Egg, cheese, sausage, green peppers and tomato. $4.50. South Island Square. 686-3353. BL Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044. La Fontana Grill & Pizzeria: 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 7853300. LDO Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar: 841 William Hilton Pkwy, Unit A, South Island Square. 681-3474. www.luckyroosterhhi.com. DO Mediterranean Harbour: 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO New York City Pizza: 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-4200. LD Old Oyster Factory: With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the

“Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine. TRY THIS: Potato Crusted Black Grouper served with garlic Parmesan rice and julienned vegetables, finished with a horseradish cream, $24.99. 101 Marshland Road. 843-681-6040. www. oldoysterfactory.com DO Orange Leaf: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323, orangeleafyogurt. com. Pazzo: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463. LD Pelican’s Point Seafood & Steakhouse: Formerly known as Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse. The Old World Mediterranean décor has been replaced with “contemporary nautical.” Dana Torres, Le Cordon Bleu Chef has redefined excellence with a new menu including local favorites for seafood, steaks, ribs, crab legs, and good ol’ Southern recipes with a West Coast twist. Torres also runs the restaurant

operations. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4442. pelicanpointseafood.com DO Poseidon: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-3413838, poseidonhhi.com LDO Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-785-8575. LD Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843785-7575. D San Miguel’s: 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843785-3838. LD Sea Grass Grille: Tucked away in Plantation Center, just outside the main entrance to Palmetto Dunes Resort, this hidden gem is no longer a secret. With a Lowcountry beach house theme, the atmosphere is vacation casual with a touch of elegance, perfect for a family outing, romantic dinner, a get-together with friends or a special

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DINING event. TRY THIS: Grouper Piccata; Sauteed with lemon, butter, white wine and capers. $26. 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. LD

cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, feta and viagrette, served with blue cheese coleslaw, $8.50. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-3443, www. bigbamboocafe.com. LDO

Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-842-4090

Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950. LDS

Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843681-3625. LDO Wayback Burgers: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843785-2650, waybackburgers.com. XO Lounge: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-341-8080. YoAddiction!: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3335

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Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226. LD Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474. LD Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 843-3412664. LD Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road. 843-686-9888. LD Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 843-785-7700. LD Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and the only 100 percent freshly ovenroasted turkey breast on the island. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. TRY THIS: Soap’s Delight; freshly baked turkey breast, cranberry mayo, bacon, Swiss and lettuce on wheat. $7.50. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-785-5504. www.bessdeli.com. BL Big Bamboo Cafe: After expanding its outside deck, owners of The Big Bamboo Café decided to upgrade their menu, focusing on fresh seafood items. Many fried items have been replaced with healthier grilled options, such as chargrilled chicken tacos. TRY THIS: Bikini Wrap; hummus,

Bomboras Grille: An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach. Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine. Bomboras Grille is open for lunch and dinner. A kids menu is available. The locals call them the BOMB. TRY THIS: The “Bomb” Kobe Beef Sliders: Two Kobe beef burgers on Lowcountry-made Brioche buns with American cheese, South Carolina tomato and topped with cornichons. Served with three house dipping sauces. $10. 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza. 843-689-2662 LDO Bayley’s: 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD British Open Pub: 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 843-686-6736. LDO Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 843686-7427. LD Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665. LDO Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar. TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 6 Target Road. 843-785-2400. www.captainwoodys. com. LDO Carolina Crab Company: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-842-2016 LD Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255. LDO August 2015 177

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Catch 22: 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843785-6261. D Charbar Co.: Executive chef Charles Pejeau’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving awardwinning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. TRY THIS: Champ Burger; Signature beef blend on toasted brioche with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon marmalade, dijon mustard and dill pickles. $10. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 213. Park Plaza, 843-85-CHAR (2427). Charlie’s L’etoile Verte: A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write their entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. TRY THIS: Local Cobia grilled with mango vinaigrette, $29. 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com.D Chow Daddy’s: Located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. Featuring salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. TRY THIS: Pork tacos; sriracha aioli, arugula, avocado and peppadew pepper sauce. $8.50. 14B Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island, 843-842CHOW, chowdaddys.com.

hottest spot for the coolest treats. This is a hip hangout for healthy locals and travelers of all ages. A colorful and refreshing art-filled oasis in a sea of fried fish. Dig into a custom combo froyo Sunday, a super food smoothee, a big salad, a great green juice or a happy wrap. TRY THIS: Buddahh Bowl; organic golden quinoa and crimson lentils steamed in alkaline water with virgin coconut oil and Indian spice blend. $7.95. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-785-3633. www.delisheeeyo.com. Daniel’s Restaurant and Lounge: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-3419379. www.danielshhi.com. LD Dough Boys Pizza: 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. doughboyshhi. com. LD DryDock: 21 Office Park Road. 843842-9775.LDO Earle of Sandwich Pub: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-785-7767. LD Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road. 843-785-5399. O Fat Baby’s: 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-4200. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD FlatBread Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi com.

Coast: Sea Pines Beach Club. 8421888 LD

French Kiss Bakery: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-6875471. BL

Coligny Deli & Grill: Coligny Plaza. 843-785-4440. LD

Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131

Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-671-7783. LD

Frosty Frog Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3764. LDO

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com.

Gringo’s Diner: E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843-785-5400.

CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-671-2779. LD Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D

Gruby’s New York Deli: 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-842-9111. BL Harbourside Burgers and Brews: Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843842-1444, www.seapines.com. LD

Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD

Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-3632021. BL

DelisheeeYo: One of Hilton Head’s

Heyward’s: 130 Shipyard Drive.

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Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD Hilton Head Diner: 6 Marina Side Drive. 843-686-2400. BLDO Hilton Head Brewing Company: 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333. Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 843-6865959. LDO Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9800. LD Holy Tequila: Holy Tequila offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors. Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and smalls plates, all priced under $11; and a fully stocked bar with more than 40 premium tequilas, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Mexican beers and spanish inspired wines. TRY THIS: Asian Shrimp Taco; Crispy shrimp topped with a house soy aioli, cotija cheese, pickled onions and cabbage, cilantro and sriracha on a fresh corn tortilla. $3.95. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785HUGO. LD

Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-785-4955. D La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-842-4982. LD Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456. BLD Links, An American Grill: Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 843-363-8380, linksamericangrill.com Live Oak: 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843-842-1441, liveoaklowcountrycuisine.com A Lowcountry Backyard: Casual Lowcountry fare, from seafood to sandwiches, served in an atmospheric setting with a garden. A new retail store includes T-shirts, crafts, honey, South Carolina tea, candy, yard decor and more. TRY THIS: Charleston Fried Green Tomato BLT; skillet fried green tomatores on grilled flatbread with Romaine lettuce, applewood bacon and homemade ranch dressing. $9.95. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-785-9273. BLD Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-842-8966. DO Mellow Mushroom: 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 130 Arrow Rd. 843-342-3409. LD

It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO

Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza. 843-686-4976. LD

Java Burrito Company: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. 843-842-5282. BLD

Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-6865800. DO

Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 843-686- 5282. BLDO

Michael Anthony’s: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.com.

Jazz Corner: Village at Wexford. 843842-8620. DO

New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 843-842-2227. LD

Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO

Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane. 843-686-2920. D

Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843785-3315. BLDS Jersey Mike’s: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Island Crossing. 843-341-6800.

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One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-6826262. LDSO

Serving up delicious steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches on Hilton Head Island for over 30 years. With a sophisticated warm ambiance. Reilley’s is reminiscent of a true Boston pub. TRY THIS: Reuben; A tradition since 1982. Thinly sliced corned beef served on grilled rye with fresh sauerkraut, swiss cheese and 1,000 island dressing. $9.99. 7D Greenwood Drive. 8424414. LDO

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-686-3232. BL

Rita’s Italian Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-6862596, ritasice.com.

Philly’s Café and Deli: Pitas, party subs, hoagies, Philly steaks and sandwiches. Cheese steak special evedry Tuesday and Thursday. Kids eat free Saturdays. TRY THIS: Firebird; chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, hot peppers and a side of ranch. $8.55. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843-7859966. L

Plantation Café and Deli (south): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843-785-9020. BL

Salty Dog Cafe: One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. TRY THIS: Crab Cake Dinner; two freshly prepared Chesapeake-style lump crab cakes with homemade remoulade sauce. Served with Captain’s Au Gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables, $22.99. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog. com. LD

Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D

Sage Room: 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 843-785-5352. D

The Porch: Beach House hotel. One South Forest Beach Drive. 843-7855126. BLD

Sea Shack: 6 Executive Park Drive. 843-785-2464. LD

to generation. All deserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy. TRY THIS: Carpaccio di Manzo; thinly sliced raw “Piemontese” beef, arugula, olive oil and shaved Parmigiano, $14. Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www. ombrahhi.com. D

Pino Gelato: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 843-8422822.

Porter & Pig: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843715-3224. www.porter-pig.com D Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-8421999. LDO Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around which foods are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables. TRY THIS: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 8 Archer Road. 843-686-3388. redfishofhiltonhead com. LD Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south):

Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. Signe’s Bakery & Cafe: 93 Arrow Road. 843-785-9118. BLS Skillets Café: Coligny Plaza. 843785-3131. BLD The Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-842-4227. BLDO Smuthiland: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. in Island Crossing shopping center. 843842-9808. Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843689-2447. BL Spirit of Harbour Town: 843-843363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com. Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay

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Road. 843-341-5477

13. 843-715-9424, whichwich.com

Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-7852070. LD

Wild Wing Café: 72 Pope Avenue. 843-785-9464. LDO

Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 843785-7006. D

Wine and Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Rd. Suit G. 843-8421200.

Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road. 843-785-6000. D Sunset Slush: 81 Pope Avenue, 843785-7851. Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611. Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 843-785-5126. OLD Topside Waterfront Restaurant: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-8421999. D Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Rd. 843-686-4442. D Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. TRY THIS: Chicken Pot Pie; tender breast meat, carrots, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and white wine cream sauce covered with a puff pastry. $12.95. 843-671-6136. 71 Lighthouse Road. Sea Pines Center. trufflescafe com LD Urban Vegan: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-671-3474. LD Vari Asian Seafood and Sushi Buffet: 840 William Hilton Pkwy. 843785-9000. LD Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD Watusi: A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirros a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual home-style setting. TRY THIS: The Pope Avenue; roasted red peppers, sundried tomato, goat cheese, provolone, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette on a fresh house baked french baguette. $11.95. 71 Pope Avenue. 843-686-5200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL Which Wich?: 70 Pope Ave., Suite

Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843671-7327. D

BLUFFTON Agave Side Bar: 13 State of Miind Street, 843-757-9190. LD Amigos Belfair (Bluffton): 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD Backwater Bill’s: 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 843-757-7427, blufftonbbq. com. LD Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-7574010. LD The Bluffton Room: 15 Promenade Street, 843-757-3525, www.theblufftonroom.com D The Brick Chicken: 1011 Fording Island Rd. in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843-836-5040. LDO The British Open Pub: 1 Sherington Dr., Suite G, 843-815-6736. LDO Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843706-6500. LD Burnin’ Down South: 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 108. 843-7052453. LD Butcher’s Market and Deli: 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843815-6328. BLD Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: 1055 May River Rd. 843757-2921. LD Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-757August 2015 181

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DINING 6222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO The Carolina Tavern: 5 Godfrey Place. 843-757-9464. thecarolinatavern.com LD Cheeburger Cheeburger: 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433. LD

1534 Fording Island Road. 843-8373388. hanasushifusion.com LD Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill: 104 Buckwalter Place Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD HogsHead Kitchen and Wine Bar: 1555 Fording Island Rd. 843-837-4647.

Chipotle: Tanger I Outlet Center. 843836-2442, chipotle.com. LD

Honeybaked Ham: 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388. BLD

Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: 129 Burnt Church Rd. 843-815-7675. LDO

The Infield 9 Promenade St., Suite 1201-2, 843-757-2999. LD

Chow Daddy’s: This new restaurant is using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. The menu features salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. TRY THIS: Pork tacos; sriracha aioli, arugula, avocado and peppadew pepper sauce. $8.50. 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village, 843-842-CHOW, chowdaddys.com.

Island Bagel & Deli: Sheridan Park. 843-815-5300. BL

Claude & Uli’s Bistro: 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD

Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO

Coconuts Bar & Grille: 39 Persimmon Street. 843-757-0602. DO Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168. DO Corner Perk Cafe: 1297 May River Road, Downtown. 843-816-5674, cornerperk.com. BL The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: 38 Calhoun Street. 843-7570508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL Crescent City Cafe: 4490 Bluffton Park Crescent, 843-757-7771, crescentcitycafe.us. LD Dolce Vita: 163 Bluffton Rd. Unit F. 843-815-6900, veritasbluffton.com. D Downtown Deli: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL El Super Internacional: 33 Sherington Dr. 843-815-8113. LD Firehouse Subs: 32 Malphrus Rd., #109. 843-815-7827. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 843-706-7280. LD Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD Hana Sushi and Japanese Fusion:

Jameson’s Charhouse: 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD Katie O’Donnell’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 843815-5555. LDO

Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD Los Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD Lowcountry Flower Girls: Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. May River Grill: 1263 May River Road. 843-757-5755. LD Mellow Mushroom: 872 Fording Island Rd. 843-706-0800. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-7200. LD Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843-705-0925. LD Moon Mi Pizza: 15 State of Mind Street. 843-757-7007. LD Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD Mulberry Street Trattoria: 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426. LDS Napoli Bistro Pizzeria & Wine Bar: 68 Bluffton Road, 843-706-9999. LD NEO: 326 Moss Creek Village. 843-

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DINING 837-5111. LD Old Town Dispensary: 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO Orobello’s Bistro & Pizzeria: 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637, www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO Outback Steakhouse: 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD Pepper’s Old Town: 1255 May River Road. 843-757-2522. LD Pino Gelato Gourmet Cafe: A European-style coffeehouse that offers freshly orated coffee and high-end treats. High-quality desserts, sandwiches, flatbreads and more. No items have preservatives. TRY THIS: Gourmet Sandwich; French salad, eggs, ham, salami and pickles. $7.95. 1536 Fording Island Road (Bridge Center), Bluffton, 843-8372633, pinogelatogourmetcafe.com. BLD

Plantation Cafe & Deli: 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445. Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 843-757-6844. D R Bar: 70 Pennington Drive. 843-7577264. LD Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around which foods are in season. TRY THIS: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 32 Bruin Road, 843-837-8888. LD Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 843757-8111. LDO River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500. LD

Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-7579479. LD

pastry. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551. trufflescafe com. LD

Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800. BLD

Vineyard 55: 55 Calhoun Street. 843-757-9463. D

Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. 843-706-9222. LD

Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877. BLS

Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030. D Sippin’ Cow Cafe: 1230 May River Road. 843-757-5051. BL Southern Barrel Brewing Co.: 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd., 843-837-2337, southernbarrelbrewingco.com Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 843-757-4242. BLD

Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453. LD Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Dr. 843-815-2695. LDO Zoes Kitchen: Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-837-5410. LD

Stooges Cafe: 25 Sherington Drive. 843-706-6178. BL

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND

Truffles Cafe: Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. TRY THIS: Chicken Pot Pie; tender breast meat, carrots, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and white wine cream sauce covered with a puff

Eagle’s Nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 843-341-5522. Marshside Mama’s Cafe: 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843785-4755. LD M All area codes 843. editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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LAST CALL

The truth about bottled water Growing up in Zurich, Switzerland, I was fortunate to have public drinking fountains strategically placed on my walk to school, on my bike ride to the soccer field or when accompanying my mother to the farmers market. To be exact, there are 1,200 water fountains in operation still today...

MARC FREY mfrey@freymedia.com

It turns out that 50 percent of all bottled water sold in the U.S. is actually just packaged tap water.

SOUND OFF Please send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com. I would like to get your feedback on this idea.

the idea of paying for drinking water is quite foreign to me and I stare with disbelief at consumers who schlepp cartons full of plastic containers filled with filtered tap water to the trunk of their cars. I’m wondering how long the water has been sitting in non-refrigerated warehouses and trucks before it actually gets consumed. Where does the obsession of buying drinking water in this country come from? The average American consumes 21 gallons of bottled water per year, making it the second largest beverage sector behind flavored carbonated sodas and driving huge profits for the companies that manufacture and distribute it. Bottled water has become a $100 billion-a-year global industry. Here are a few issues I have with this trend. • The fact is tap water in the United States is perfectly safe and it is cost effective, no not free, but compare paying $1.75 per 1,000 gallon provided by the public water utility versus $1.75 for 1 gallon in a plastic jar. • Tests after tests have proven that there is absolute no evidence that bottled water is safer than tap water. • What is more amazing is that is several water tasting comparisons conducted by ABC, the NYT etc. tap water never finished last. (If you want some related entertainment go to “You Tube” and type in “Penn and Teller water bottle survey”)

• The manufacturing of the containers consumes 3x as much water than it does to fill it and 17 million barrels of oil on top of it. • It is estimated that of the 30 billion bottles (as in 3,000,000,000 units) bottles sold in the USA only 12% are recycled. • 50% of all bottled water sold in the USA is packaged tap water. By the early 1970s, the consumption of bottled water in the U.S. was minimal because consumers rightfully trusted tap water, which when served with a few cubes of ice made a perfect thirst quencher. Enter the beverage giants such as Perrier, Pepsi, Nestle and others, who through shrewd marketing tactics managed to make consumers believe that somehow, bottled water tastes better or has some “other” imaginary health benefit — and all cool and smart-looking people running around in their sweat pants are constantly holding a plastic bottle in their hands. An example of how “Big Water” operates can be illustrated using a recent Washington Post article in which Lisa Rein describes the efforts of lobbyists trying to stop 19 national parks that have banned the sale of water in plastic bottles to cut down on littering and trash. Instead, the parks are encouraging visitors to bring or buy refil able water containers (which the parks sell for as low as $2.50) and use the refilling system in

the park to stay hydrated. From a capitalistic point of view, the bottled water industry is a stroke of genius. You take something that is readily available at low cost: Tap water. You pour it through some unnecessary filters and fill it in cheap and non-reusable plastic containers, slap a few colorful labels on it (preferably with mountains) and resell it for a 100 or 1,000 times more that it cost to produce. From a marketing point of view, I’m amazed how a whole country in the timeframe of 40 years can be manipulated into paying for something that used to be (almost) free — and we don’t even think twice about doing so. But we are not alone. Mexico, Brazil and China are closing in on adapting what is now regarded as a sign of a civilized society: The consumption of drinking water not from the tap to the glass, but elevated to a new status by filling the glass from a container. From an environmental point of view, the bottled water craze is a huge tragedy. On a local level, I’m disgusted that people pollute our beaches by carelessly leaving plastic bottles behind and endanger the marine life in our waters. On a global level, it is a total waste of resources to produce, distribute and deal with the resulting waste. For my part, I continue to use high-quality, double insulated stainless drinking containers that are endlessly refillable. M Onwards!

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