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20 n AN ISLAND INSTITUTION

10 n AT THE HELM

Coligny Plaza Piggly Wiggly still a popular stop for both visitors and locals

34 n Q&A WITH DR. MOSS Seven questions for the superintendent of the Beaufort County School District

44 n STAN THE MAN The Most Interesting Man In The World would be enamored with Stan Smith

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46 n IVAN THE GREAT Winner of eight Grand Slams coaching the next generation of tennis stars

74 n COMPANION FOR LIFE Some dogs go above and beyond for their people. Just ask Lea Sheeran.

78 n SEARCH, RESCUE DOGS K-9 group makes a difference in people’s lives when they need it the most

86 n HEALTH, SKIN DEEP Psychological stress can exacerbate skin disorders

90 n HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL High hopes for all four teams in Southern Beaufort County

94 n WE HAVE A WINNER Zimbabwean Scott Vincent was the winner of the 15th annual Players Am

98 n COASTAL CASUAL Wexford home exudes easy-living Lowcountry lifestyle

139 n ‘A DREAM COME TRUE’ Junior Jazz Foundation gears up for first festival at Arts Center

142 n FANTASTIC FISH TACOS Looking for the best fish tacos in the Lowcountry? We’ve got you covered

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12 n NEWS 16 n OPINION 18 n WHERE IN THE WORLD? 20 n BUSINESS 26 n ON THE MOVE 30 n SCHOOLS 40 n TENNIS 64 n FASHION 82 n BRIDAL 86 n HEALTH 90 n SPORTS 94 n GOLF 96 n BOOKS 98 n HOME DISCOVERY 104 n REAL ESTATE 126 n CALENDAR 137 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 139 n MUSIC 145 n WHERE TO EAT 160 n LAST CALL

158 n A NEW GAMEPLAN Former football coach’s restaurant thriving on the north end

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ur name is the Lowcountry, and it’s no secret: We’re petaholics. It seems everywhere you turn, you see somebody with a dog, cat or other animal. They’re frolicking at the beach, lounging on restaurant patios, prancing around the park and strolling down bike paths. Hilton Head Island and Bluffton people love their animals, and why not? Studies have shown pets can add years to our lives. In this special pet issue, we introduce you to pets that can actually save lives. Our cover story was inspired by a phone call I got from Doug Sheeran. He wanted to promote a fundraiser that would help his family purchase a special dog for his 9-year-old daughter, Lea. Lea has Type One diabetes, and this specially trained dog is going to help monitor her blood sugar levels, especially through the night. It never ceases to amaze me how these wonderful stories come to us. We had this pet issue coming up and

suddenly I got an unexpected call from a father trying to purchase a diabetic dog for his very sweet (and very cute) daughter. We are lucky to serve a community that has such great stories to share. We had to use a stand-in black lab for the photo shoot, but by the time you read this, the real dog (named Lucky) will be the newest member of the Sheeran household. It was amazing to see how Lea came to life when it came time to pose for the photo shoot. It reminded me of how my daughters used to react to their first dog, a golden retriever named Adi that passed six years ago. We also have pet stories on the Urban Search and Rescue volunteer organization, the Canines for Service program and the community cat rescue program in Bluffton. There are also four pages of cute pet photos submitted by our readers. We didn’t have room to run every photo but we do have them all posted our website, hiltonheadmonthly.com. This issue also brings a close to our threepart “Summer Fun” series. We got great feedback on our first two installments (biking in June, fishing in July). The final installment is tennis and we’re very excited about how it turned out. Many of the stories were inspired by my neighbor, friend and tennis lover Judy Mattoon. She definitely keeps me connected to the local tennis scene, which is vibrant. Golf is such a big deal here, it seems our outstanding tennis players and facilities are often overshadowed. Not this issue! We’ve got all of the top players and events, including this month’s incredible PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships. Other highlights this issue include Realtor profiles, back-to-school stories, our high school football preview and where to find the best fish tacos in the Lowcountry. I hope you enjoy the dog days of summer!

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ABOUT THE COVER: Both our Hilton Head Island and Bluffton covers feature 9-year-old Lea Sheeran, a Type One diabetic that recently received a special dog that can smell changes in her blood sugar. To help pay for the dog, the Sheeran family is hosting a fundrasier car wash on Sept. 6 at the new Hilton Head Island Kroger. Both images were captured by photographer Arno Dimmling at the Sonesta. 10 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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NEWS

SOUTHERN LIVING OPENS IDEA HOUSE AT PALMETTO BLUFF The 2014 Southern Living Idea House recently opened in Palmetto Bluff. Over the years, the popular magazine has built 58 residences — from brownstones to beach houses — to showcase the latest in home design and decor. The 2014 project, located in the River Road neighborhood of Palmetto Bluff, delivers engaging ideas for building, updating or refreshing your own home. The project was a collaborative effort between Southern Living, Palmetto Bluff, Ken Pursley,

Pursley Dixon Architecture, Suzanne Kasler, Suzanne Kasler Interiors. and Shoreline Construction. The Idea House is open for tours ﬁ ve days a week. Tickets are $15 each and children 12 and under are admitted for free. The proceeds beneﬁ t Bluffton Self Help and the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton. The tour schedule is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sundays. The home is featured in the current issue of Southern Living.

MORE BUSINESSES MOVING TO

3 NEW LIGHTS SHOULD SPEED UP US 278 TRAFFIC

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Copper Penny, New York City Pizza, Nourish and Player’s World of Sports are moving to the new Shelter Cove Towne Centre next to Shelter Cove Harbour. The four businesses will join tenants Belk, GNC, Heritage Fine Jewelry, Island Couture, Jake’s Wayback Burgers, Jos. A. Bank, Kroger, Orange Leaf and Palmetto Mia in the new shopping plaza. Copper Penny is an upscale women’s clothing boutique based in Charleston. New York City Pizza will open a new restaurant to complement its two Hilton Head Island and one Bluffton locations. Nourish sells natural bath products and is relocating from Coligny. Player’s World of Sports is a sporting goods store relocating from Fresh Market Plaza. The stories are expected to open this fall. The center is now 85 percent full. The outdoor shopping center will include a 5-acre park and will be surrounded by 210 luxury waterfront apartments.

PALMETTO DUNES NAMED A TOP 10 TENNIS RESORT IN THE WORLD FOR 2014 Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort has been honored as one of the best tennis resorts in the world, landing on a top 10 list compiled annually by visitors to TennisResortsOnline. com. In addition to being named No. 10 on the list of 100 best tennis resorts and camps worldwide, the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center also ranked No. 4 for Best Tennis Instruction and Programming, No. 4 for Best Overall Children’s Programs, and new this year, No. 5 for Best Pro Shop.

TennisResortsOnline.com asks tennis vacationers to assess tennis resorts around the world on 20 categories, including amenities and services – both on court and off, quality of lodging, restaurants, children’s programs and value. To qualify, each resort must have a minimum 25 reviews to be considered for the Top 10 and must have a minimum of six tennis courts. Sea Pines Resort and Port Royal Racquet Club were ranked in the top 50. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort was in the top 75.

Traffi c lights have been replaced at three key intersections on U.S. 278 — Buck Island Road, Buckwalter Parkway and S.C. 170 at Cherry Point Road and Pearlstine Drive. In addition to green and red lights, the new lights also include fl ashing yellow arrows to act as a yield sign for drivers turning left to wait for oncoming traffi c and pedestrian crossings before making the turn. The yellow arrow will stop fl ashing before it turns red, notifying drivers to prepare to stop. Prior to the change a protected-only left turn — one in which drivers must wait for a green arrow, while all confl icting traffi c has a red signal — could not be changed to a permissive turn, where drivers would have to yield to oncoming traffi c. Now, drivers will be able to utilize the fl ashing yellow signal during periods of low-volume traffi c — such as night — without having to wait on a green arrow.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS BEGIN ANTI-BULLYING CAMPAIGN The Beaufort County School District hopes a new digital campaign will help decrease bullying in the upcoming school year. An anti-bullying app will be available on student-

issued tables, allowing students to report cases of bullying anonymously. The app also has comprehensive information and training on anti-bullying.

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NEWS

‘SHIPPING WARS’ CRACKS WORLD’S LARGEST BOILED PEANUT The 800-pound “World’s Largest Boiled Peanut,” which was made by local residents last year, was recently featured on an episode of the A&E television show “Shipping Wars.” The show featured the Styrofoam peanut being transported from the South of the Border tourist trap

in Dillon to Cahill’s Market in Bluffton in preparation for the Boiled Peanut Festival Aug. 23. While being loaded onto the truck, the peanut rolled off the ﬂ atbed and cracked. The damaged nut can be seen next to the chicken coop at Cahill’s. Repair costs have been estimated at just $150.

TOWN OF HILTON HEAD PURCHASES 3RD BUILDING FOR USCB CAMPUS The Town of Hilton Head Island has purchased the Time Warner Cable building on Ofﬁ ce Park Road, the ﬁ nal building needed to make way for a USC-Beaufort satellite campus. The town paid $680,000 for the 5,800-square-foot building and the acre of land it sits on. The town had previously purchased

three buildings and Carolina Ofﬁ ce Park to make way for the campus, which will house USCB’s hospitality management degree program and a branch of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. No timeline for construction has been set. Time Warner Cable plans to relocate in April.

HHIHS BASEBALL PLAYERS SELECTED FOR PALMETTO GAMES Hilton Head Island High School baseball players Mat Clark and Carmen Mlodzinski were both selected for the Palmetto Games, an invitationonly showcase event for some of South Carolina’s top high school baseball players. Clark, a rising junior, was a standout allstate pitcher for the Seahawks

this season, ﬁ nishing with a 6-1 record, a .058 earned run average and 82 strikeouts in 54 innings. Rising sophomore Carmen Mlodzinski was a pitcher and a shortstop for the Seahawks. The showcase is Aug. 9-10 at the University of South Carolina and is attended by many scouts.

NOAA, FWS ESTABLISH CRITICAL HABITAT FOR LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service and the Department of Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced two ﬁ nal rules to designate critical habitat for the threatened loggerhead sea turtle in the Atlantic Ocean and on coastal beach habitat along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The USFWS-designated terrestrial critical habitat areas include 88 nest-

ing beaches in coastal counties located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Mississippi. South Carolina nesting areas include Hilton Head Island and Harbor Island. The designation is the largest of its kind and further protects the turtles by limiting how federal agencies can use the region. It forces federal agencies to consult with both the NOAA and the USFWS before starting any projects in habitat areas.

DHEC CONFIRMS SOUTH CAROLINA’S FIRST CASE OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS IN 2014 The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has conﬁ rmed the ﬁ rst case of chikungunya virus this year in a South Carolina resident. The case occurred in an Upstate resident who

recently returned from a trip to Haiti. Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness traditionally found in Africa and Asia, was recently identiﬁ ed in the Caribbean. So far the virus has only been identiﬁ ed in the

TAX FREE WEEKEND COMING AUG. 1-3 Good news for back-to-school shoppers. Tax free weekend for South Carolina is Aug. 1-3. Over those three day, a variety of items, including clothes, school supplies and technology such as computer and printers will be sold

tax free. The regular sales tax rate in South Carolina is 6 percent. Many local businesses participate even more by running great specials and promotions on top of the sales tax savings. Georgia has its tax free weekend Aug. 1-2.

United States in individuals who recently traveled internationally. It is transmitted similarly to dengue fever and causes an illness with an acute febrile phase lasting two to ﬁ ve days.

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RAISING MINIMUM WAGE IS NOT THE ANSWER

THE MONTHLY POLL How can traffic to HHI be improved?  DO NOTHING.  WIDEN THE CURRENT BRIDGE TO THE ISLAND.  BUILD A NEW BRIDGE TO THE ISLAND. Vote in our online poll at www.hiltonheadmonthly.com

LAST MONTH’S QUESTION: ARE COBIA BEING OVERFISHED? 380 125 Reader feedback on www.hiltonheadmonthly.com “If ﬁ shermen don’t stop killing cobia offshore there won’t be any left in the rivers!” — Steve Ross “Most of the cobia you’ll ﬁ nd at restaurants come from aquaculture operations. In the wild, cobia are rarely seen in large groups, so only a small amount is wild-caught.” — Brad McNiell

FACEBOOK FEEDBACK WHERE CAN YOU FIND THE BEST FISH TACO? “Roast Fish & Cornbread. My fi rst time eating fi sh tacos and they are hard to beat! But, as with most of their wonderful creations, Hudson’s Seafood ranks right up there too! Wish I were in Hilton Head right this minute, I’d be fi sh taco hopping!! — Pat Johns

In response to Marc Frey’s “Last Call” column titled “How to eliminate socialism in the USA and save capitalism”: If we pay fi ve cents more for a McBurger, that price increase practice logically would move forward and apply to other products and services. Which would lead to an infl ated cost of living for all. Would that not lead to a downward spiral economy because of reduced buying power? No you say, because buying power loss would be offset with a rise in minimum wage to $10.74. Two thoughts on the consequences of that: First, materials/services for products would increase because the purveyors would experience increased operating costs that they will pass on, causing the need for additional fi ve cent increases at McBurgers and others. Second, the spreading fi ve cent price increases would absorb the minimum wage increase benefi t.

Henry Ford’s revolution was at least twofold. He paid higher wages, but received increased employee productivity making the wages affordable. I’m bent by my education, an economics degree from Grove City College, the bastion of free enterprise and capitalism, where I was fortunate to study under William Buckley and Barry Goldwater. So I support your belief that we must ﬁ nd a way to save capitalism that has brought us so wonderfully far and defeated creeping socialism. Your concept is a good start toward getting people thinking about solving the social program excesses. Though without including productivity in the discussion I feel the numbers will change, but not the results. Again, your thinking and efforts are very much appreciated. Please continue them. — Scott Gustafson PS: Education is another necessary piece to the solution, but that’s another long discussion.

SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR Email your letter to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com or mail it to ATTN: Letter to the Editor, 52 New Orleans Road, Suite 300, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928. Include street address and daytime telephone number for veriﬁ cation. Letters may be edited for length, style, grammar, taste and libel.

CORRECTIONS • Photos of ZipLine Hilton Head in the July issue were credited to the wrong photographer. The photos were taken by Jim Crotty. • The article on artist Joe Bowler incorrectly stated the year he started using a wheelchair. The correct year is 2001. • In the July issue, we printed the incorrect times for Memory Matters Weekly Support Group. The correct times are 9:45-11:15 a.m. every Wednesday, for those caring for someone with any form of dementia.

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Where in the world is Monthly? u Ron and Carole Croteau of Bluffton celebrated their 50th anniversary at the Acropolis of Athens with Monthly.

p Dinny and Elmer Cuthbertson with Monthly in Dalsnibba, Norway.

p Debbi Reed and Jack Resnick traveled to the beaches of Saint Martin with Monthly.

p Al and Joan Persico with Monthly in front of Pont du Gard near the city of Nimes in southern France. pPati Arseneau and Lisa Walston enjoy sister-time with Monthly at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland. ď ą Monthly tagged along with John and Sue Blake on their trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia.

p Linda and Don Muller took Monthly to Villefranche outside of Nice, France when they went on their transatlantic cruise.

p Mike and Sara Manesiotis on the steps of the Acropolis.

ď ą Mike and Vicki Gochnauer took Monthly to Nerja, Spain for a month long celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

t Dr. and Mrs. David Leininger traveled with Monthly to Normandy in connection with the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day invasion. p Bud and Janet Dombay took Monthly to Golden Falls in Reykjavik, Iceland. 18 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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AN ISLAND

institution COLIGNY PLAZA PIGGLY WIGGLY STILL A POPULAR STOP FOR BOTH VISITORS AND LOCALS

His hair is grayer than it used to be. He’s raised a family despite being married to a building and a profession. The megastores are spawning all around him. BY TIM WOOD | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

et, as Dave Martin begins his 33rd year as the outfront man for a ﬁ vedecade Hilton Head Island institution, he has never been more excited to come to work in the morning. “You can only stack soup cans for so long without it getting monotonous,” Martin said while sitting atop a stack of boxes in the stock room of the Coligny Plaza Piggly Wiggly. “At the end of the day, the thing that still gets me charged up each day is the people and the idea that after all these years, we’re still giving the islanders something different each day.” Martin, 55, is the son of Gene Martin, who opened the store May 28, 1969. The former Red & White franchise made the change to the Piggly Wiggly brand in 1992, a move at the time that Martin said saved the business. “They provided us much more options and support while letting us be as

independent as we wanted to be,” he said. “It’s a business model that saved our business.” Beaufort County has now watched a trio of Piggly Wiggly stores close within the last year, as the parent company Piggly Wiggly of the Carolinas continues to sell off many of its company-owned stores in a grocery sector that is becoming all about big conglomerates eating up the little guys. Martin’s store is different. He is a franchisee, so those worrying that he’s next need not worry. “In fact, we’ve never been in a better position, honestly, in terms of the company,” Martin said. In November, $30 billion food supplier C & S, the owner of the Piggly Wiggly trademark, took over as Martin’s direct food supply contact. “We’ve actually seen the price go down on about 90 percent of the items we buy,” he said. “It may be pennies, but it truly

starts to add up. And the quality is still as strong as ever.” But what about all the competition? The island gained an 87,000-square-foot Kroger superstore in Shelter Cove in late 2013 and now a 30,000-square-foot Whole Foods, which recently opened in the old Piggly Wiggly space in The Plaza at Shelter Cove. Martin shrugs his head at the thought of the shiny new stores tearing down his business. Survival is in the Martin blood, and they’ve had plenty of practice at it. “We’ve actually seen very little hit since this humongous behemoth opened,” he said. “People constantly tell us they want the smaller, unique experience. This just makes us focus on what we do best even more.” As the other two Piggly Wiggly stores on the U.S. 278 corridor closed, Martin has capitalized on the thirst for authentic Pigwear.

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M BUSINESS “Any hit we took from Kroger, we’ve made up in just the merchandise sales and we’ve beefed up our Pig Corner,” he said. After graduating from Stetson University, Martin started working with his dad at the store in 1982. He said that the opening of the Bi-Lo across the street in 1987 was by far the lowest he’s ever seen the business. “We were trying to fight with prices and we weren’t winning. It was the closest we’ve ever come to selling, but faced with that, it made me realize how much this business meant to me,” Martin said. “I was fighting up a storm, saying, ‘Why would they build that there?’ But it grew me up a lot. It’s their land to do with whatever they want. We just have to focus on us.” Martin was the only one of five siblings that showed that passion about the business. He started buying the store from his dad in 1999 and became the outright owner in 2010. All the while, he worked with his father to truly make The Pig’s offerings unique. “It’s all about service and quality. That’s where we could win the fight,” he said. “I’ll hire just about anyone, but if you can’t smile and you’re not all about helping people, you can’t work for me.” The personal connection is what made the Martin family so beloved. During the many real estate downturns and financial crashes, most notably in 1974, the Martins let customers run tabs and constantly told folks “you’re good for it.” “I still have folks come up to me and tell me, ‘If your father hadn’t allowed me to run a tab back then, we would have starved to death,’ “ he said. “It’s those realities that hit home with me in the service we provide.” Beyond the customer service, Martin emphasized the local products available at the store. From Vegetable Kingdom in Beaufort to Maurice’s BBQ out of Columbia to Your Mom’s Bloody Mary Mix out of Hilton Head, he’s always looking for local winners. The latest: a kettle corn popcorn made my a local firefighte that Martin can’t keep on the shelves. Martin also worked to develop a couple of condiment privatelabel brands, Taste of the Carolinas and Hilton Head Kitchens – made by a Georgia supplier specifically for the Coligny Plaza store. And he got involved in the

community – hiring as many kids as he could, many who have made the 30-year ride with him. While the family does little advertising, they sponsor local events as much as possible. He worked with the Shelter Cove Pig to start a “bagging for tips” program to support Hilton Head Island High School athletics, and it has pumped more than $80,000 into the program over the last five years. (It will continue even as the other Pig closed its doors). Then there’s the seafood. Martin quickly realized this could become the store’s calling card. He and his father developed two key relationships with century-old Matthews Seafood out of Savannah and with Sea Eagle Market in Beaufort. Whereas the “big boys” are offering frozen and farm-raised products like shrimp, Martin’s product is coming right out of local waters. “I have vacationers who come in every year telling me it’s the best black grouper they’ve ever had,” he said. “Folks come into town and salivate every day, coming in to get some local shrimp steamed and seasoned with Old Bay. You can’t beat that. They know this stuff hasn’t been sitting in a freezer for months. We just wouldn’t do it. “We were one of the first to sell it in a store in the mid-‘70s, before then it was just being peddled on the streets. Come 1987, it really became clear that seafood was the difference maker for us.” Now, Martin is taking that commitment a step beyond. He is working with Sea Eagle’s Craig Reeves and a group of local investors to buy a co-op shrimp boat, which should be operational by next spring. “It will give us even more control over the product,” he said. “You won’t see me driving the boat, but it’s a cool thing. To be able to vouch personally for it coming out of the water … I can’t wait.” It’s that kind of passion that makes folks wonder if Martin is even human. He’s at the store every day, save for the food show trips to find new products and new business practices to bring back to the island. His wife, Chris, and his kids – daughter Kayla, a grad student at Penn and 22-year-old son, Austin – have rode the waves of the business. Just as his father made sacrifices and lived and breathed the store, Martin is doing the same.

Hilton Head Island resident Kathryn Metzger sorts through produce from the popular “Pig’s Local Picks” counter.

“My family kids that it’s the third child, the fifth seat at the dinner table,” he said. “We’re always talking about it. It consumes us this time of year, we get a breather in the winter downtime, but it’s always the focus.” Over the years, Martin has also become the unofficial mayor of Coligny Plaza. “Listen, I’m plugged in, it’s hard not to hear folks and want to represent them. I wear that hat proudly,” he said. “The town and the chamber may get tired of hearing from me at times, but sorry, it’s who I am.” His latest fight: parking at Coligny being overridden by beachgoers. “Folks think I might hate Kroger, but that’s not it at all,” he said. “I just want to see the park and the parking down here addressed. Shelter Cove got all that attention, we need the same attention down here.” Gene, now 82, still works at the store, focusing on ordering supplies and stocking the beach supplies section. Austin has become a fixture in the store, working his way up and learning every facet of the business just as his dad did. “I want him to finish college, see the world a bit, and five or six years down the line, if he comes back and says, ‘This is what I want,’ then we’ll talk,” Martin said. “Because you really have to love this. The customers can see if you don’t.” Until then, Dave said he’s still as excited as ever. Yes, the rented building is showing its age – there’s been little room to grow since the seven expansions of the space in the first seven years from ’69 to ’76. But he’s still raring to get to his 22,000-square-foot slice of nirvana as when he first started with his dad in 1982. “Hey, we have no insulation in the walls, but we work around it. I focus on the positives,” he said. “And man, I’m still bouncing off the walls ready to get in here every morning. I’m still in love with my job and with the people.” M

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Mortgage BY ELIHU SPENCER

I recently read the results of a survey conducted by Jae Wang and Veronica Bravo for USA Today that showed that 42 percent of the respondents thought it was more difficult to get a mortgage today than it was just one year ago.

ust 18 percent thought it was easier, while 18 percent thought it the same and 22 percent weren’t sure. To be perfectly frank I’m concerned about their sampling methods when they have 22 percent not sure, but I’ll leave that to another month’s column. What has happened in mortgage lending that resulted in 42 percent of potential mortgage borrowers thinking the process was going to be even more dif cult than it was 12 months ago? For starters, the new rules regarding Qualified Mortgages (QM) and Qualified Residential Mortgages (QRM) went into effect Jan. 15. These two new rules written at the direction of the Dodd/ Frank mortgage lending reform bill have received a tremendous amount of press. In my opinion much more than deserved, but in the words of a former boss: “It is what it is.” QM and QRM were actually just a reflection of what prudent lending practices have been for the bulk of my career. It doesn’t seem too crazy to require that residential mortgage borrowers

have some equity in the transaction; that they have to demonstrate that they have a job and that job, or jobs in the case of co-borrowers; that produces sufficient income to repay the loan with principal reductions monthly over a 30-year period; and finally, we can all agree that a mortgage payment should be of an amount that permits the borrower to also put food on the table and pay for the other necessities of life. So what does one need to do to prepare for that time when they are purchasing a first home, moving up to accommodate a growing family or downsizing later on in life? As a starter, preparation is the key and that can best be done with the help of a mortgage lending professional. These qualified mortgage lenders can be found at your local bank or at a firm that is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America, or in our area, a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association of the Carolinas. Choosing your mortgage lender must include identifying an individual with a NMLS registration number (for more

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information about NMLS refer to the NMLS Resource Center at mortgage.nationwidelicensingsystem.org), with the help of your professional mortgage lender, you will be able to prepare for that seamless journey to a mortgage approval. When you start on the journey toward approval of a mortgage loan, you can expect a thorough examination of your past and present financial history. Your mortgage lending professional will hold your hand throughout the process. Come to your meeting equipped with a current fina cial statement showing all of your assets and liabilities. The asset column of your balance sheet will include cash held in banks, stocks and bonds held in brokerage accounts, retirement plans such as 401(k)s and IRAs,

an estimate of the value of any real estate currently owned as starters. Other assets that should not be overlooked include: accounts receivable, cash value of life insurance, equity in closely held business, owned vehicles and household possessions. On the liability side, fully disclose any and all credit card debt, bank loans, real estate mortgages and student debt. With your personal balance sheet in hand, gather together all the supporting documentation you can find including: two months of bank statements, two months of brokerage and retirement account statements, 30 days of most recent paystubs and the last two years’ tax returns. Coming prepared to your first meeting will get the process

started on the right foot. From here your mortgage loan officer will go to work. A credit report will be ordered as well as an appraisal on the property you have chosen. In the residential mortgage finance world that we live in today, you can expect your lender to require a credit score above 640, a total debt-toincome ratio at or below 43 percent and a Loan-to-Value (LTV), which is the lower of the approved value or purchase price, of 95 percent or less. Loans in excess of 80 percent LTV will require mortgage insurance. Of course, loan programs offered through the FHA or VA may provide LTVs up to 100 percent and some variances to the above guidelines. Additionally, other restrictions may apply if

purchasing a second home or condominium. Coming to your lender being fully prepared will make the process of securing a loan as stress-less as a full personal financial examination can be! Home affordability is the best it has been in the past 50 years, so don’t believe all you hear and get out and achieve the “American Dream” of homeownership! M Elihu Spencer is a local amateur economist with a long business history in global finance. His life 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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Tina Zipperer has joined Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty as a sales agent. She is licensed in both Georgia and South Carolina. Previously, Zipperer worked with a local home builder, where she personally sold over $25 million in custom homes within three years. In addition, she oversaw the advertising and marketing campaign for the builder and eventually moved into project management. Diamond Realty & Property Management welcomes Robin Ross to its team of experienced professionals. Ross has been a licensed Realtor with specialized Lowcountry experience in new construction since 2001. She has hands-on knowledge of the construction aspect of residential homes. After the sale of her retail business in Virginia, Ross moved to the Hilton Head. Wood+Partners Inc., a regional land planning and landscape architecture firm, recently added staff in its Hilton Head Island office. Joe Barge, LEED green associate, joins Wood+Partners Inc. as a project planner. He received a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Georgia. Darcie D. Partick has joined The Price Group as an educational consultant specializing as a college admission strategist. Patrick is an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Patrick will act as a student’s guide, interpreter and facilitator for the entire college application and selection process. Bernadette Gannon, of Hilton Head Island, has joined the Hilton Head

FREY MEDIA ANNOUNCES TWO HIRES Jeanine McMahon re-joined Frey Media in June to head up digital advertising for Hilton Head Monthly and advertising sales for YourLocalHealthChoice. com. McMahon has almost 20 years of experience in advertising on Hilton Head Island with The Island Packet and Hilton Head Monthly. Kim Kachmann joined Frey Media in May as the editor of YourLocalHealthChoice. com. Previously, she served as director of content and programming for AOL International, in addition to authoring five books with her father, Dr. Rudy Kachmann, a world-renowned neurosurgeon.

West location of Powerhouse Gym as a personal trainer. Gannon will be working with clients on an individual basis and in group settings to develop and implement personal training programs to help clients reach their health/fitness goals in order to improve their lives. Mayor Lisa Sulka and the Bluffton Town Council recently appointed Marc Orlando as town manager, effective Sept. 10. The current town manager, Anthony Barrett, will retire Sept. 11 after serving five years. The Hilton Head Island Recreation Association has elected the following community leaders to serve on its Board of Directors: Kyle Theodore, president; Dana Millen, vice president; Susan Hughson, treasurer; Scott Sutton, secretary; Bubba Gillis, past president; Alan Perry, project chair; and Mike Manesiotis, PALS liaison. The Association of South Carolina Mayors recently elected new officers and board members at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s 74th annual meeting. The new officers are: Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, president; Donnie Hilliard, vice president; and Dick Cronin, immediate past president. New board members are

PENNELL NAMED PRESIDENT OF PALMETTO MOON STORES

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Robert Webster, chairman and CEO of Palmetto Moon, announced that John Pennell has been promoted from director of stores to president of the ninestore South Carolina retail chain. This promotion follows the announcement of former company president Eric Holzer’s relocation to Houston. As the new company president, Pennell will oversee all company operations including merchandising, marketing, purchasing, and development while reporting to CEO Robert Webster.

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Mayors Dennis Raines, Francenia Ellis, Linda Page and Tony Scully, all elected for three-year terms. Steve McDougall was elected to fill a one-year expired term. Mayors Foster Senn, Bill Collins, Marion Glenn, Lee Logan and George Sheppard are all returning board members. Marine Sales & Solutions, LLC, a Hilton Head yacht brokerage company, recently announced the addition of Capt. Michele Clark as a yacht/sailboat consultant to its sales team. Clark has over 20 years of boating experience and has lived on a boat with her family for the past 17 years. She is from Charleston, and has served her country as a flight medic in the USAF.

AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS Hilton Head Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/ American College of Cardiology Foundation secondary prevention guidelines for heart failure patients. This marks the third consecutive year that Hilton Head Hospital has been recognized with a gold-plus quality achievement award for heart failure. Collins Group Realty, the 2011 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, has been named to a list of “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” by REAL Trends and the Wall Street Journal. Collins Group Realty has been ranked as the third highest firm in the state of South Carolina based

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on volume, as well as the top firm on Hilton Head Island for both volume and number of transactions. Pam Wells, personal lines manager at BB&T Carswell Insurance Services, has successfully completed the annual continuing education requirement of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors at a James K. Ruble seminar in Ashville, N.C. Wells, a 40-year veteran of the industry, has been a CIC since 1996. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island recently announced that it has been chosen as an Expedia Insiders’ Select 2014 winner, an annual ranking of the best-reviewed hotels available worldwide. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island was chosen based on its exceptional customer reviews on expedia.com, one of the world’s largest full-service online travel sites. Only 650 properties were named as Insiders’ Select hotels from among the more than 290,000 available on Expedia. Sun City Hilton Head claimed the No, 3 spot on the list of the “100 Most Popular Active Adult Communities for 2014” by 55Places. com, a website that provides information and resources about active adult communities in the United States. The list was populated based on the number of hits each community received. The website said Sun City Hilton Head is “known for its world-class amenities and exciting lifestyle. A 45-acre town center and amenity complex is at the heart of the community where residents gather to enjoy the enviable collection of amenities.” The Island Recreation Association recently recognized the 2014 winter and spring volunteers of the year. These volunteers include Kat Brand, Mike Vaccaro and Shawna Fisher. After every season, the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association honors the volunteer parents and coaches who promote and exemplify good sportsmanship in youth athletic programs. South Carolina’s inaugural Rotary Youth Leadership Awards recently took place. There

DUNES GROUP CHANGES NAME Dunes Marketing Group, Ltd., a subsidiary of Greenwood Communities and Resorts, announced that the company will begin operating as Dunes Real Estate effective immediately. This change is being made to clarify the services provided by the company. Dunes Real Estate has not only altered the name of its company to reflect its services, but the format of the name and logo will also reflect change

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BUSINESS were 48 rising juniors and seniors chosen from across the state to attend. Leadership activities and teamwork projects were emphasized at the event. The students participated in a service project by packing 30 backpacks with miscellaneous articles that could be given to the homeless in the Chapin area. Kristy Campos, Dominique Antunez, Bekka Parent and Ella Patrick represented VanLandingham and Hilton Head Island Rotary Clubs and were all awarded a leadership scholarship in the amount of $1,500 to attend Columbia College if they choose to attend. Danielle Jeffcoat, of the financial services firm Edward Jones in the Bluffton/ Hilton Head area, recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2013. Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, calls Jeffcoat a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial advisor can achieve. Jeffcoat was one of only 1,053 financial advisors out of the firm’s more than 13,000 to receive the award. Standard & Poor’s Rating Service recently upgraded the Town of Bluffton bond rating to AA+, the second-highest rating for a municipality. A town, city or county usually issues a general obligation bond to underwrite funds for capital projects. Bluffton’s $6.5 million bond mainly funded the design, construction and equipment for the Bluffton Law Enforcement Center. Sun City’s Okatie Creek Golf Club and Hidden Cypress Golf Club have retained designation as Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Rick Barnes, lead golf course superintendent, led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on the courses and is being recognized for environmental stewardship by Audubon International. The courses were designated as certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries in 2005 and are two of 901 courses in the world to currently be designated as such.

GARNIEWICZ APPOINTED PRESIDENT, CEO OF MUSEUM BOARD The Coastal Discovery Museum’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of Rex Garniewicz as the museum’s new president and CEO. He has replaced Michael Marks, who retired after 12 years of outstanding service as CEO. Garniewicz was selected after the museum’s Search Committee worked with a nonprofit executive recruiting firm to conduct a national search. seasoned museum professional, Garniewicz most recently served as deputy director at the San Diego Museum of Man. He assumed his new responsibilities at the beginning of July and has been working closely with Marks to ensure a seamless transition of leadership.

NEW BUSINESS Whole Foods Market is open for business. Located at 50 Shelter Cove Lane, the grocery store’s grand opening will reveal features including a coffee bar, a four-tap growler station pouring craft beers from breweries across the region, eat-in or to-go options and much more. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Bikram Yoga Hilton Head held its grand opening on June 25, ending the festive day with a ribbon-cutting officiated by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. New and old students came throughout the day in a grand show of support. The beautifully renovated space of about 3,000 square feet is located at 10 Executive Park Road. Bikram Yoga, the nation’s original “hot yoga,” is a stimulating series of 26 hatha yoga postures done in a heated room of 105 degrees.

BUSINESS NEWS The newly renovated maternity wind at Coastal Carolina Hospital was graced with its first birth at the hospital in eight years. Ariya Nicole Block, 6 pounds, 11 ounces, was born at 5:29 a.m. July 2 to parents Ebonee and Joshua Block, of Beaufort. Her birth was celebrated not only by her proud parents, but by the entire hospital staff and several local businesses, including New River Auto Mall, which gave a car seat, bib and baby blanket to the new family. The attending physician was Dr. Glenn Werner, who practices with Riverside Women’s Care.

DR. SEVASTOS JOINS BLUFFTON PRIMARY CARE Dr. Charles Sevastos, a board-certified osteopathic physician with 25 years’ experience in family medicine, has joined Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care in Westbury Park. A specialist in whole-person and geriatric medicine, Sevastos most recently practiced in Warrensville Heights, OH and was on the medical staffs of Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center and Grace Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sevastos, call 843-706-8690.

Outside Hilton Head recently presented checks to local organizations Programs for Exceptional People, the Penn Center and The Outside Foundation. The funds were collected through Outside Hilton Head’s Wooden Nickel Program. A total of $140 was donated. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra recently announced that it has engaged Music Director and Conductor John Morris Russell for four more years. Russell, who took over his position with the HHSO in 2012, will now conduct the orchestra through the 2017-18 season. The Heritage Classic Foundation recently sent out Birdies for Charity checks to 67 charities across South Carolina. The checks totaled $544,475 thanks to the program. Birdies for Charity is like a walk-a-thon, but instead of donating per mile, participants make a pledge for every birdie made at the RBC Heritage presented by Boeing. Donors have the flexibility to pay in advance or to be billed after the tournament, and they can also make a one-time donation. Charter One Realty has donated another new truck to Habitat ReStore, bringing the total amount of trucks donated by the Realtors at Charter One to three. The Storybook Shoppe, a children’s book store located at 41A Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton, has recently added books for adults. Appealing to a wider audience and filling a void in the Bluffton market, these books will be for sale at 20 percent off list price at all times. The Junior Service League of Beaufort concluded its third formal grant process and has awarded a total of $8,560 to six local nonprofits. For seven years, the league has supported local agencies by donating time and talent. This year, through the grant funding process, the league was able to donate money to six deserving nonprofits to support a variety of programs. Marine Sales & Solutions, LLC, recently announced the opening of its second yacht sales/brokerage office at 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town Yacht Basin. The Harbour Town office is in addition to its

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current location at Windmill Harbour. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry recently announced that it is implementing a new program in faith congregations to increase access to care for the terminally ill and their families. The Watchman Program will ensure people receive quality end-of-life care sooner in their diagnosis. This includes those who may not be ready to abandon active treatments (even in the late stage of their illness) and would benefit from the Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Palliative Home Health Care Program. The USCB Center for Event Management and Hospitality Training is now offering an island ambassador program. The programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to provide specialized education and training that will enable Hilton Head Island to remain a world-class vacation destination. This program is complimentary. It will feature three seminars focused on enhancing guest experiences: island knowledge, island culture and island ecology. Upon completion of all three seminars, attendees are certified as island ambassadors. Kimberly Tatro, founder of Lowcountry Business Circle, has joined the Hilton Head Island office of SmartMarketing

Communications. Tatro joins as vice president of client relations at the firm, which offers a broad range of marketing, public relations and business development services for companies of all sizes to help them in all phases of their growth. El Super International recently celebrated the grand opening of its new store in Savannah, located at 8491 Waters Ave. El Super is a full grocery store locally owned and operated. El Super also has two neighboring stores in Bluffton and Hilton Head. Gateway Realty is now managing the sales and marketing of Spring Island, a 3,000-acre private community reserved for 400 families located between Hilton Head and Beaufort, next to Callawassie Island. The board of Spring Island has selected John Strother as the broker-in-charge. He is a skilled and experienced Realtor. The board also welcomes Kristen Lee, who will be directing marketing efforts. The members of Long Cove Club carried on their decade-long tradition of treating the children from the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head to a boat outing and cookout dockside. The children departed from Long Cove Marina on boats owned and captained

ENLITEN SALON OPENS Enliten Salon has opened in New Orleans Plaza on New Orleans Road. The styling team is led by Rachel Mayoh and Lorane Clark at their new, modern and serene location. Enliten Salon offers Aveda, Phyto and Kevin Murphy styling products with Wella color.

by Long Cove Yacht Club members for a day of fun on the water. StoneWorks recently recognized the top four members of its sales team for their hard work in 2013. Owner John Baltzegar personally thanked the employees for bringing in the most business for StoneWorks this past year and awarded each top-grossing salesperson with a special certificate. Charles Arriola was named the top-grossing salesperson, with more than $1 million in sales in 2013. He has been with StoneWorks for 13 years.

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The state of our schools SCHOOL DISTRICT FOCUSED ON CHANGING PERCEPTION OF A SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION

When the American Legislative Exchange Council released its annual Report Card on American Education: Ranking K-12 State Performance, Progress, and Reform earlier this year, the Palmetto State fared about as well as much of the country expected: Dead last.

hanging people’s minds about the quality of a South Carolina education is just one of the goals Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Moss has as he embarks on his second year at the district’s helm. “We’re deﬁ nitely going to change that perception,” Moss said. “I think the country would have a different respect for South Carolina if there was a method in which we could adequately and honestly compare the performance of our students to other states.” Perhaps the best way to see how our schools are measuring up is to share a few snapshots of just some of the ways Beaufort County schools are giving our kids an outstanding education right here in (Gasp!) South Carolina.

INNOVATIVE EDUCATING Hilton Head High School students will be sleeping a bit later this school year, thanks to a new school day schedule that shifts classes by an hour. “We’re actually listening to research that suggests high schools should begin their day around 8:30 a.m., because that’s when the adolescent brain wakes up,” Moss said. The school day will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. instead of the previous 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Moss says the school’s coaches and club leaders have bought into the concept, and hopes are high that it won’t overly affect sporting events and other extracurricular activities. Another change to the daily schedule is a more relaxed, independent approach to the standard lunch period. This year each student will have a one-hour period of independent learning time, Moss says, which can be used to grab lunch, catch up with a teacher for one-on-one help, or just study independently. The cafeteria will offer more “grab and go” type meals, and students essentially will be able to eat anywhere on campus, he said. “It’s an experiment this year I believe will reap great beneﬁ ts.” Innovation is being shown not just in scheduling but in programs offered, as showcased at Bluffton Elementary School, which is expanding its 2D animation program to include 3D and stopmotion animation for second- through sixth-graders. Bluffton Elementary Principal Christine Brown said by the 2015/16

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school year there will be a full animation choice program at her school. Students will be learning coding languages for games and apps in kindergarten, and by third grade they’ll be designing and creating games. Fourth-graders will be creating apps, and fifth graders will learn HTML and design websites. All of the technology-driven instruction will be integrated with the regular curriculum, pulling in math skills and science standards that need to be taught anyway. “Everything you do now has some type of technology attached to it. Kids see that and they’ve dealt with that from the time they’ve been born,” Brown said. “As a kindergartner or first-grader you’re not afraid of it. You’re not afraid of what might happen; you just want to see what happens.” Besides students becoming tech-savvy and confident learners, the program also will teach them how to handle frustration and foster determination. “We’ll be getting them used to failure; coding won’t always work right away or in the way they expected,” she said. “So we’ll be helping them understand that mistakes lead to learning.”

EXPANDING FACILITIES The Town of Hilton Head Island is leading the initiative to bring USCB back to the island by purchasing land and buildings that will enable the university to create a satellite campus to house its Hospitality Management degree program and a branch of the popular Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The land and buildings the town has acquired will serve the growth and development needs of Hilton Head and should attract more students and OLLI members, thus allowing the university to expand continuing education opportunities to the island’s residents. Financed by the Beaufort-Jasper Higher Education Commission, USCB also broke ground this spring on a 20,000-square-foot indoor Recreation Center, the centerpiece of the Sand Shark Recreation Complex on the Hilton Head Gateway campus. It will consist mainly of a gymnasium and fitness center with two basketball courts, a fitness and training room and athletic offices. The facility will be complemented by 4 acres — some 180,000 square feet — of multipurpose recreational fields next to the building. “When it is completed in the spring of 2015, the Sand Shark Recreation Complex will significantly improve our ability to provide an indoor common space for 650 students who live in campus housing and 1,200 who commute, enabling them to compete in intramural and recreational sports, to work out and to interact with each other in a true campus lounge,” USCB Chancellor Jane Upshaw said. “We believe the new center will bring about a greater sense of health and wellness for USCB students and strengthen the campus community.” Bluffton area students feeling pinched in currently crowded schools will get some relief in the not-too-distant future as well. Construction of River Ridge Academy, a planned prekindergarten through eighth-grade school on Davis Road in Bluffton, began this summer and is scheduled to be open for the 2015-16 school year. And a planned high school in the New Riverside area should be open for the 2016-17 school year.

Even some of the littlest Lowcountry students are getting new facilities. Last year Sea Pines Montessori Academy opened up a second pre-primary classroom for toddlers, and this year it opened up a third primary classroom. “We start at 15 months now, so that’s also another huge jump for us,” says Head of School Melinda Cotter. “But one the island definitely needed.” The school’s enrollment sits at 160 students, ranging from 15 months old to eighth grade.

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE Bluffton High School students have been able to earn the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate by taking three ACT WorkKeys assessments demonstrating proficiency in skills needed in the workplace. “It’s an opportunity for students to have a leg up on the competition,” said Bluffton High Principal Mark Dievendorf. “It also gives employers a level of confidence that their employees are coming to them with a nationally recognized level of ability in applied mathematics, reading and communicating information, and being able to do research.” Next year every high school in the state will offer the ACT WorkKeys assessments, as “more and more businesses and companies are requiring a National Career Readiness Certificate,” Moss said. Another way local schools are assisting with career readiness is through TCL’s Transitioning Military Training Program, which helps soldiers transitioning out of the armed forces and into the civilian workforce. “They have the experience, but turning those skills into something that will work in the regular workforce is what we help with,” Copeland says. It’s the program’s first year and by February, more than 90 licenses and certifications had been earned. “We just got new state funding to increase that program,” Copeland said.

FREE DEGREES The school district and Technical College of the Lowcountry created an exciting partnership this year that gives graduating seniors the potential for a two-year tuition-free degree. “Starting with the Class of 2014 forward, any Beaufort County public high school graduate can attend TCL tuition-free,” said Leigh Copeland, TCL’s director of public relations. “They’ll still have to apply for other tuition assistance programs, but whatever is not funded through those programs, the special tuition fund will kick in and pay.” Requirements include U.S. citizenship and South Carolina residency, as well as a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The student must enroll in at least six credit hours, which Copeland says will allow students who need to get into the workforce and make some money do that and still attend college. “I think the benefits are going to be far-reaching and for many years to come,” Copeland said, “because what it really does is allow younger students to realize that a college education is an option, period. It puts higher education within reach.” M

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It’s been just about a year since Dr. Jeffrey Moss began his tenure as superintendent of the Beaufort County School District.

Moss has spent more than 30 years in public education and was superintendent of the 9,850-student Lee County School District in Sanford, N.C., before arriving in the Lowcountry. We caught up with Moss this summer to see how he assessed his fi rst year on the job and whether the believes Beaufort County schools are measuring up to the community’s expectations. HILTON HEAD MONTHLY:As you look back on your fi rst year as superintendent in Beaufort County, what are you most proud of? JEFFREY MOSS: I’m very pleased with where we’ve ended up and how we’ve worked through many of the issues with really not a lot of controversy. Redistricting a county is so emotionally charged. But we were able to work through the fi ne points of where those lines should be drawn, and I think we ended up with an extremely good plan. HHM: You started your tenure with fi ve main goals, as agreed to by the Board of Education. What strides have you made in those areas? • Students performing on grade level in all subjects by third grade. JM: This fi rst year we’ve put funding behind remediation and tutorial services at each level. We have to work with students not currently on grade level. And we have to put something in place that will prepare students from Pre-K to second grade. It really is a Pre-K to grade 2 issue. So in our budget we’ve expanded Pre-K to serve more students, and we’re hoping to keep that (with the budget cuts we need to make). If we don’t start serving those students that are in need, we’re not going to be able to achieve that goal. • Expand choice opportunities for parents in each attendance area. JM: I’m very pleased. This year, there were 13 (up from 8) choice opportunities for parents, to give parents a say into what kind of educational setting their child will achieve in. • Evaluate alternative programs and modify them, if necessary, to provide effective interventions for our at-risk population.

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JM: We’re bringing all of grades 6-12 alternative programs here to the district offi ce. We had the high school program here and the middle school program at the Career Center. But with them under one roof we can create a therapeutic environment for grades 6-12. • Provide quality teachers and administrators in every classroom and building. JM: This is the No. 1 challenge and goal that I have. Last summer we were able to hire fi ve new principals, and they have done a wonderful job rebuilding the climate in their respective schools. We defi nitely now have a quality administrator in every building; now the second key is to have quality teachers. • Increase technology opportunities for student learning. JM: I’m really excited about where we’re headed in technology. This (month), all students in grades 3-8 will start out the year with a digital device. By January, we will have all high school devices rolled out. So by January, all students in grades 3-12 will have a tablet – grades 3-5 will have iPads, and grades 6-12 will have a Windowsbased tablet. But it’s not the device that changes learning, it’s what happens in the classroom – the teacher’s ability to expand beyond the classroom, to make learning come alive. The teachers all went through training, and this summer they’re reviewing how they’ve taught and how they can incorporate technology into their teaching. HHM: How do you measure the success of a school district? JM: I measure it by the success of our students. Just over 1,100 students graduated this year. To date, they have received over $27 million in college scholarships, which is up over $5 million from the previous year. In our report card this year we were rated “Excellent,” “Good” or “Average” in every one of our schools for the fi rst time in rating history. This past year, 139 students met the criteria to be considered Junior Scholars. Five years ago we had 88. So it’s diffi cult to trend it one year to the next, but I think when you look at the cumulative effect. … The most important question is: Have we prepared them to be successful at the next level, whatever that next level is?

HHM: Have there been any new or unforeseen challenges stemming from the Bluffton area’s unprecedented growth? JM: Bluffton is a unique area. The growth there is going to be somewhat of a challenge for us, but I think we’re fi nally starting to play catch-up. River Ridge Academy on Davis Road, and the high school we’re building at New Riverside will assist (with the overcrowding) at the high school level. But in the next fi ve years we’re probably going to have to start talking about another elementary school and another middle school (at the new high school location). HHM: How do you feel about the state repealing Common Core Standards? How will that affect the district’s schools, teachers and students in 2015? JM: Common Core standards are just that, they’re educational standards, and in South Carolina we’ve always had educational standards. We’ve already trained our teachers on what the standards are, so we will incorporate or shift to whatever South Carolina writes over the next six months. It doesn’t make much of a difference which standards we use, as long as the standard itself is educationally sound and challenging for our students. The part I’m more concerned about is the methodology we use for teaching those standards. Quality teaching is quality teaching regardless of what standard you’re looking at. HHM: How much time and effort went into planning for Common Core, which will now only be used for a year? JM: We spent well over a year, more like two years, ensuring all teachers and staff are trained. But it’s not a waste of time, because quality professional development is never wasted. Anything I do to help improve what a teacher does in the classroom only helps the student. HHM: How would you sum up the fi rst year of your new position? JM: I am enjoying the job. I feel real good about the fi rst year, it’s been an exciting year, a busy year. I’ve met quite a few folks and I have yet to meet someone who was not interested in doing what we need to do to improve education. M August 2014 35

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Learning Center Fund receives progress reports at annual meeting FIVE INSTITUTIONS SHOWING IMPROVEMENTS AND MORE TO BE SERVED NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR

he Learning Center Fund is growing exponentially throughout the county, and its greatest reward is a collective assertion from parents, students, teachers and administrators that the program is working for a diverse population of students. The ultimate goal of The Learning Center Fund is to make resources available to children who learn differently so that they can embrace education with enthusiasm and confidence both in and beyond the classroom. It is available to every child in Beaufort County. The Learning Center Fund, established through the Coastal Community Foundation (CCF), held its annual meeting May 22 to receive progress reports from the various institutions to which the fund grants awards. The organizations served this calendar year include The Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry, Bridges Preparatory School, Penn Center, St. Peter’s Catholic School and Beaufort County School District’s Child Find Expansion Grant. The fund has also granted awards to John Paul II Catholic School and AMIkids, who will begin Learning Centers at each respective location this month. And, Holy Trinity Christian School has submitted a grant application for next year as well. Board members of The Learning Center Fund present at the meeting were Malcolm Goodridge, David House and Charles Kresch. Also in attendance were Edna Davis, regional vice president for CCF and D. C. Gilley, CCF board member. Collectively, all of the institutions showed great progress with an increase in student’s test scores, more focused behavior and greater confidence in reading and math. Students served in this program this year ranged in age from 2 1/2 years old to those in 12th grade. The youngest of children served in Beaufort County were assisted by a team of

three early childhood professionals within the county’s School District Child Find Expansion Grant. An extensive media campaign was launched to target public and private schools, childcare centers, pediatricians, medical facilities and community agencies serving children and families, and monthly screening sites were set up. Child Find purchased assessment materials and readiness packets, and the school district (BCSD) developed an extensive data collection system for the grant, capable of monitoring and tracking results. One-hundred and sixty-six children have been screened to date, and 102 were identified and referred to preschool programs. Through vision, hearing, speech and development data collected for each child, the team identified 20 children in need of further formal evaluation. Twelve of these children became enrolled in early childhood special education intervention programs last year thanks to the grant from The Learning Center Fund. Kay Newsome, Child Find’s director, said, “We feel the grant has already surpassed our expectations for the current year, and screening opportunities are still underway.” Laura McAlhaney, The Learning Center coach at Bridges Preparatory School, agrees. “The best thing about this generously funded program is that coaching has touched the lives of 34 learners here at Bridges,” she said. McAlhaney developed a qualifying rubric at the beginning of the year to identify students who could potentially use the services of TLC. The rubric indicated that 100 percent of students receiving services showed improvement in one or more areas of classroom behavior, academic skills, cognitive/processing/memory skills and classroom performance skills. “Using MAP testing scores as a measurement tool, 60 percent of students

enrolled with TLC made gains of one or more years, and 100 percent showed these same gains using the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmarking Instructional System,” said McAlhaney. St. Peter’s Catholic School also used the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmarking Instructional System. Of the 16 students given reading services, all made gains. Some made as many as seven or eight levels, and one student tested out of the program in January. Nancy Kessel and Pam Pesavento are The Learning Center reading coaches at St. Peter’s, and Joe Benning, the school’s principal, is the math coach that served seven students. Two organizations that benefitted from The Learning Center Fund were after-school programs at the Penn Center and The Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry. The Penn Center’s coach, Ruby Jackson, identified 15 students with learning differences by obtaining BCSD reports from parents. Tutors were assigned based on age, and 100 percent of the students served improved academically and exhibited better social interaction by the school year’s end. As opposed to other programs, Penn Center’s teachers had the ability to discuss student progress with parents each afternoon at pick-up, which gave the teachers a communication advantage and the opportunity to have one-on-one conferences. One of the proudest accomplishments Jackson witnessed this year was watching a student climb from a 17 percent grade point average for his age to a 75 percent. She adds, “I can see differences, not only academically, but in their attitudes as well.” For more information about The Learning Center Fund, to donate to its endowment or to inquire about a grant application, contact the Coastal Community Foundation’s Beaufort office at 843-379-3400 or its Charleston office at 843-723-3635. M

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t would be great if I had a dollar for every time a nonprofit executive asked me for advice about how to get their board members to fundraise. Sadly, very few people want to fundraise; heck, even I don’t want to “fundraise“ in the traditional sense. The very word conjures up visions of people backing away as I approach. We’ve all been trained that in polite company we should never talk about politics, religion, sex or money. So of course people don’t want to fundraise—it means talking about money, right?

“Fundraising” is NOT a Curse Word One problem we often have is that we stop short of gaining true supporters when we simply ask for a monetary gift . . . It is much easier to help a single individual or family or business to become enamored with your work on many levels, rather than just a financial one.

No, actually, it doesn’t. Fundraising is not about money at all. It is about educated children, or a skilled workforce, or families with a roof over their heads, or an amazing art exhibit. It is about having a personal vision for how life could be safer or more fulfilling or healthier for our communities near and far. It is about helping people to do what makes them feel wonderful—support and/or invest in something that is meaningful and which makes a difference. It is about helping a donor to partner with your organization in doing amazing work that is bigger than him/herself or the actual gift. What could feel better— both for the donor and for the board member—than enhancing one’s life by giving it more meaning through participating in important and needed community change?

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More than helping potential donors to see how they can make a difference in the world that is meaningful to them, it is about helping potential donors to become supporters of YOUR organization. What is it that your organization does especially well? What are you doing that would make someone especially proud to be associated with you? What makes YOU proud to be associated with your organization? Board members can make a significant difference by simply talking about the value of the organization with their friends and family, and about their excitement with being involved. One problem we often have is that we stop short of gaining true supporters when we simply ask for a monetary gift. We need volunteers, and advocates, and perhaps even new board members. It is much easier to help a single individual or family or business to become enamored with your work on many levels, rather than just a financial one. Some may want to belong—to be involved—to offer help in multiple ways. This involvement can be much more satisfying than simply feeling like an ATM. If people first become involved by making a gift, thank them and then show them that there are other ways they can help if they wish. If they help first as a volunteer or an advocate, assist them to see how much their financial support could move your organization forward. Finally, none of this requires board members to do this work all by themselves. Assuming your organization does have professional staff, board members can simply introduce their friends and acquaintances—their circles of influence—to your organization and then connect them with staff so that the technical aspects of gifts or volunteer service can be explained and “closed.” Board members don’t have to fundraise in that they have to ask for and secure a gift by themselves, they can leave the details to the staff. It isn’t nearly as frightening as it first appears, is it? The best board members know that fundraising is really about developing relationships and excitement. There are many ways that can be done (and not enough space in this short article to articulate them all), and making a direct ask does not always have to be a part of the picture. But ALL board members do need to be a part of the fundraising work of the organization, both in making a personal gift to the degree they are able, and in connecting people to the cause. It is a wonderful way to LIVE GENEROUSLY in a way that multiplies impact and improves the corner of the world in which they work. Denise K. Spencer President and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

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HILTON HEAD A DESTINATION FOR SERIOUS PLAYERS BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

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Coaches like to say they’re reloading rather than rebuilding.

t’s not quite right to say the Hilton Head Island tennis scene was in need of a revival — it has been vibrant for decades — but a revitalization of sorts was in order, so the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce invested in a study to find out just how much tennis means to the area’s identity as a tourist destination. The answer was predictable. “What we found was from a tennis perspective, Hilton Head Island is wellregarded and well-known as a destination,” said Charlie Clark, the chamber’s vice president for communications. That’s understating it. The survey of “serious tennis players,” conducted by Sports Marketing Surveys USA, found that Hilton Head Island is the top tennis destination in the Southeast, and some staggering numbers back it up. Hilton Head Island is: • The tennis trip destination that appeared most in the consideration sets of serious tennis players (65 percent); • The tennis trip destination that serious tennis players have been to most (22 percent); • The leader in length of stay for serious tennis players (5.5 days) when compared to other leading tennis destinations such as Amelia Island, Fla., Destin, Fla., Sea Island, Ga., Charleston and Myrtle Beach; • The leading destination with serious tennis players in the Southeast, with 31 percent saying they’ve visited in the last five years. That’s all great news for the local economy considering the Tennis Industry Association — based on Hilton Head — recently released its 2014 State of the Industry report that valued the overall tennis economy in the United States at $5.55 billion and estimated tennis participation in the U.S. rose 4 percent in 2013. With the data in hand, now it’s the chamber’s mission to ensure Hilton Head continues to claim a significant slice of that

pie. The chamber is developing a microsite focused on tennis-centered travel to the island, and Clark is working with leaders in the local tennis community to develop a plan to better market the area as a tennis destination. She has been involved in preliminary discussions with Tennis Channel on a marketing campaign to that end. “We were able to take a deep dive into the demographics and see where visitors are getting their information and making travel decisions,” Clark said. “It gave us the ability to laser focus on tennis marketing. Tennis is a big part of our product mix for Hilton Head Island as a destination.” For hundreds of tennis players and fans, though, Hilton Head Island has turned from a destination to home base, and the same qualities that make it a popular stop for tennis-playing tourists also attract permanent residents who can’t seem to put down their racquets. The link between the island and the court goes way back. Hilton Head Island regularly played host to big-name professionals in the 1970s, thanks in large part to Stan Smith — then ranked in the top 10 in the world — signing on as the touring pro for the fledgling Sea Pines Resort in 1971 and

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tennis Billie Jean King calling Shipyard Plantation home during that decade. Those stars’ presence helped the island land the Family Circle Cup in 1973 — the first women’s tennis tournament to offer a $100,000 purse and the first to be broadcast on national television (NBC). Much like Harbour Town Golf Links has made numerous stars on the PGA Tour over the years, many tennis stars became household names thanks to their exploits on Hilton Head Island. Gabriela Sabatini made her first professional final here in 1985; Steffi Graf won the first of her 107 pro singles titles here in 1986; 14-year-old Jennifer Capriati gained fame when she beat Martina Navratilova at the Family Circle Cup in 1990; and 16-year-old Martina Hingis became the youngest world No. 1 in history when she beat Monica Seles in a third-set tiebreak here in 1997. Stars like Chris Evert, Tracy Austin, Navratilova, Graf, Sabatini, Conchita Martinez, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario and Hingis all won titles here. Tennis certainly took a back seat to golf — at least in terms of the share of the spotlight it commanded — when the Family Circle Cup left the island in 2001 and moved up the coast to Charleston. “That was a big blow, and it’s virtually impossible to get a big event like that back to the island,” said Smith, the former world No. 1 who has called Hilton Head Island home since 1971. “It was disappointing to see that event leave. So many people in Hilton Head really enjoyed it and supported it. But tennis is alive and well.”

A group of local pros has managed to fill the void somewhat by creating the Pro Tennis League of Hilton Head Island. The league just completed its fourth year, fielding four teams of the area’s top players who squared off at a different club every week for seven weeks from April through June. “The community has really gotten behind it,” said former touring pro Tom Shimada, one of the league’s founding members. “We can’t replace the top level that you see on TV, but it’s always special when you actually watch people you know and the level of play is pretty good.” The idea came about, Shimada said, because every time a group of high-level players would get together to hit, a crowd invariably formed and wanted to know when they would play again. So the pros decided to make it a formal gathering, and the crowds continued to grow. The matches drew anywhere from 200 to 500 spectators this year. “It’s become a nice social event for families, for fans, for students of a lot of the pros that do play,” Shimada said. “It even gives a chance for the people to come heckle the pros. ‘Hey, that’s not what you taught me!’ It’s just a good time.” And everyone, it seems, is a student of the game on Hilton Head Island. The island is home to several teaching academies for aspiring collegiate and professional players, including programs led by world-class players Smith and Ivan Lendl and legendary teacher Dennis Van Der Meer. The presence of so many top training academies for young players has bolstered

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tennis local high school teams. Hilton Head Island High School’s girls team won six straight Class 3-A state titles from 2008-13, the Seahawks’ boys team claimed the Class 3-A crown this year, and Hilton Head Preparatory School’s boys beat cross-island rival Hilton Head Christian Academy in the state privateschool championship match this spring. While the local schools and academies are churning out college tennis players, though, other organizations are bringing them in. PTR’s Spring TennisFest and Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort’s Spring Break Tennis program combine to bring hundreds of college teams to the area each spring as squads make their way south in search of warm weather and welcoming courts. The latter can be more difficult to find than you might imagine. Even with more than 500 courts in Beaufort County — more than 350 of them on the island — coming across a vacant one is rare. The area plays host to USTA-sanctioned tournaments almost every week, including a number of highprofile events such as the PTR Wheelchair Championships, a professional women’s satellite tour event at Van Der Meer, the PTR

Championships and International Tennis Symposium, numerous events for top-ranked junior players, and a handful of USTA League state championship tournaments. The USTA Leagues have become the bread-and-butter of the local scene, with virtually every tennis facility in the county offering numerous teams that compete against other clubs in structured league play. It’s the equivalent of Little League for adults, allowing casual and serious players alike to compete against players of similar skill level in a team environment — and it’s incredibly popular. More than 1,000 players compete on USTA League teams in Beaufort County annually. Hilton Head Island’s reputation as a sort of tennis Mecca also makes it a popular destination to host state-level USTA tournaments, bringing tons of visitors — and dollars — to the area, often at times when tourism is slow. The USTA S.C. State League Championships for the 55-and-over and 75-and-over divisions were held at Palmetto Dunes in May, bringing in more than 1,000 players on 106 teams. The economic

There are more than 500 tennis courts in Beaufort County, with more than 350 of them on Hilton Head Island.

impact will be even larger when the state combo league championships come to town from Oct. 16-20 with an expected 2,500 participants, and the 65-and-over and 70-and-over divisions will be here from Nov. 5-10. So, no, Hilton Head Island’s tennis industry definitely isn’t rebuilding. It’s reloading. And it’s ready to send a rocket of a forehand scorching up the line. M

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THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD WOULD BE ENAMORED WITH STAN SMITH — ASSUMING THEY AREN’T THE SAME PERSON.

BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

It’s Tuesday morning, two days after the World Cup final between Germany and Argentina, and Stan Smith is en route from Brazil back to Hilton Head Island.

He was in Rio de Janeiro for the tournament, working with Stan Smith Events client American Express to entertain corporate guests throughout the monthlong celebration of the beautiful game. Smith can hold court on just about any subject, seamlessly meandering from the World Cup ﬁ nal to the history of his adopted home’s love affair with tennis before shifting gears to his charitable work. Oh, and The Shoe. “The Shoe was relaunched all around the world Jan. 15,” he said, referring to the iconic Adidas tennis shoe that bears his name and likeness — minus the trademark mustache. “It was neat to see it come back through all

the social media promotion.” The comeback of The Shoe also meant a comeback of sorts for The Man. The tennis star moved one step closer to folk hero with “The Legend of Stan Smith,” a promotional video produced by Adidas to plug the skateboard version of the iconic footwear. Smith’s easy-going nature shines through in the 6-minute spot, as he spins yarns about his secret behind-the-scenes passion for skateboarding, playing along with the joke as Adidas skaters lay out the myth of his historic skating chops. “Never been on one, and I don’t plan to, either,” Smith confesses with a laugh. “They

made it look like I was the god of skateboarding. It’s a very funny video.” Smith’s bio is almost as unbelievable as the notion that he spent his downtime on the pro tennis tour inventing new variations of the kickfl ip. An awkward teenager growing up in Pasadena, Calif., he was turned down for a job as a ball boy for a Davis Cup match in Los Angeles, only to later play in the Davis Cup fi nal seven times and win the clinching point for the U.S. in fi ve of them. He won two grand slam singles titles – the U.S. Open in 1971 and Wimbledon in 1972 — and fi ve grand slam doubles crowns, including four at the U.S. Open.

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He won more than 100 overall titles and was ranked in the top 10 in the world for six straight years, attaining the top spot at the end of the 1972 season. His performance in the 1972 Davis Cup final is the stuff of legend. The U.S. wasn’t supposed to have a chance against a strong Romanian team playing on home clay, especially with horribly partisan officiating working against the Americans. But Smith beat Ilie Nastase and Ion Tiriac in singles and teamed with Erik van Dillen to beat the same duo in doubles, winning all three points for the American team. His triumph over Tiriac — including a dominant 6-0 rout in the final set — came in spite of a litany of egregiously bad calls in the Romanian’s favor and clinched a fifth consecutive Davis Cup title for the U.S. What happened next became a defining moment in Smith’s career. “As I was winning the match, I was trying to figure out what I was going to do, whether I was going to hit him or walk off the court or what,” Smith said. “But I shook his hand and said, ‘Tiriac, I don’t respect you as a person,’ and I turned my back. He expected me to give him a big hug because that was his 100th Davis Cup match and he was a great player and all that, but at the time I wasn’t too happy about it.” Respect from his peers was never something Smith had to worry about. Smith’s record on the court speaks for itself — he was a three-time All-American at the University of Southern California and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987 — but he also is generally considered one of the great sportsmen in the game’s history. His Hall of Fame

biography says he “represented his country with almost unparalleled dignity and honor.” Indeed, he was drafted into the Army at the height of his career, and he didn’t balk at his duty. He reported to Fort Ord for basic training in December 1970 and served two years — primarily on recruitment tours and morale-building exercises — while maintaining a top-10 world ranking. It was while en route from basic training to Washington, D.C., in 1971 that Smith stopped off in Hilton Head, curious to learn more about Charles Fraser’s plans to expand his tennis operation at the Sea Pines Resort. “I fell in love with the place and became the touring pro almost on the spot,” Smith said. “It’s been our home ever since, and we’ve raised our four children here.” Even at age 67, Smith remains incredibly busy. Between the events company, promotions for Adidas and other travel, he estimates he is away from home about half of the year. When he’s home, he maintains an active role in managing the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, which churns out numerous collegiate tennis players each year. He’s also the president of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the chairman of the Heritage Classic Foundation charities committee and a board member for the local Boys & Girls Club. It’s almost impossible to imagine a man of retirement age juggling so much and doing it so gracefully. So when Smith looks at the camera with a glint in his eye and a wry smile beneath that signature ‘stache, telling tall tales of time spent skating the Brooklyn Banks, it’s easy to believe in the legend of Stan Smith, The Most Interesting Man In The World. M August 2014 45

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ivan great WINNER OF EIGHT GRAND SLAMS COACHING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TENNIS STARS

He was one of the greatest tacticians that the game of tennis has ever seen. His topspin forehand was the ultimate weapon, but his constant commitment to evolve was what made Ivan Lendl an all-time legend. BY TIM WOOD | PHOTO BY CAITLIN CUTTER

he winner of eight Grand Slam titles was forever coaching himself in the middle of the match. Now 54 and 20 years retired from playing professionally on tour, Lendl is diving into coaching the next generation of tennis stars through the Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. A partnership with the Junior Sports Corporation, the company behind the International Junior Golf Academy, Lendl and a team of coaches have created a fully immersive coaching experience for kids ages 10 to 18, with an equal focus on skills and mental coaching as well as classroom education through a partnership with Heritage Academy. “I am extremely excited to be on Hilton Head and be growing this academy,” Lendl said of his move to the Lowcountry. “For juniors who love the game, love working hard and love challenges, we can promise a great experience on and off the court.” The last sentence is particularly important for Lendl. He and his staff have grown a program that provides top-level instruction at The Tennisclub of the Lowcountry at Rose Hill Plantation in Bluffton, but

just as important, exposes kids to the wonders of the Lowcountry. When you watched Lendl and listened to his often-short postmatch interviews during his 270 consecutive weeks as the world’s No. 1 player in the 1980s, Lendl did not exactly exude the concept of fun. But through raising fi ve daughters and enjoying a lively posttour career, the legend has come to realize that matching on-court commitment to off-court passions is essential to growth. “Kids should play because they love to play. When they fi nd that love, it has to be one part of their life,” he said at a recent academy open house in Bluffton. “We want to bring that passion to another level and show them how to fi t that passion into their life.” Lendl’s practice habits and mental toughness became the stuff of legend quickly on the men’s tennis tour. The son of two top-ranked tennis players in Czechoslovakia, he burst on to the world scene as the top-ranked junior player in the late 1970s. After winning the boy’s junior titles at Wimbledon and the French Open in 1978, he turned pro later that year. He had a fl ood of early success on tour, at one point winning 15 of the 23 tournaments he entered in 1982.

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That kind of winning would be enough for most elite athletes, but Lendl wanted to be dominant. When he realized that his slice backhand was too much of a defensive tactic to win Grand Slam titles, he developed one of the most potent topspin backhands of his era. Further, Lendl understood that the mental part of the game was his truest weapon, even when his elite physical training and textbook strokes deserted him at times in the biggest moments. “That combination of the physical and mental training, it was so important,” he said. “That’s why I’m so committed to that as a core belief and a center of why we think we’re a different experience for kids and their families.” To that end, the Lendl IJTA staff includes director of mental training Matt Cuccaro, a Lowcountry fixture who has trained players from amateur to professional success as part of both Junior Sports Corportation’s efforts and as an instructor for the Professional Golfers Career College. But beyond a staff full of top-notch professionals, students will get the personal touch with Lendl. He makes the commute from his Florida home each month to spend three days on the island working with students and teachers to customize each students’ learning experience. “When I’m here, I work with the coaches and with the kids,” Lendl said. “We look, evaluate, decide what we work on. Then a month later when I come again, we evaluate again. We see what needs more work or if something can give way to something more pressing by then.” The Lowcountry has been home to academies fronted by tennis legend Stan Smith and Hall of Fame coach Dennis Van Der Meer for decades. Lendl said their presence was key to why we wanted to be located on Hilton Head Island. “I respect them both and have known them both for a long time,” he said. “I think we’re just another option to really accentuate the island as the mecca for tennis education that it is.” And Lendl has the recent resume of success to draw from. Not only has he raised three daughters who have gone on to play competitive amateur and collegiate golf, but Lendl made a loud return to the tennis scene with his coaching relationship with Andy Murray. During his coaching of Murray from December 2011 to May 2014, the Scot went from a player on the cusp of greatness to the winner of the 2012 U.S. Open and 2013 Wimbledon Championship. Murray has publicly credited Lendl as a large part of making that jump to the elite players on tour. Lendl said he hopes to take lessons learned in his time with Murray, along with his personal experiences as a player, and put them to work for his students at IJTA. In the three years with the academy in South Carolina, graduated students have a 100-percent college placement rate and a 90-percent college scholarship placement rate. Players have also had myriad success in junior tournaments around the Southeast and the country. “For juniors who love the game, love working hard and love challenges, we can promise a great experience on and off the court,” he said. “I wanted to be able to get out on the court with the kids and show them how to hit certain shots as opposed to just explaining the theory. Getting back on the court has been a lot of fun, and now I will be able to play with all the students, which will also be a lot of fun.” M August 2014 47

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When Gavin Cox and Butch Staples dreamed up a tennis club of their own, they had no idea they would become the future of junior tennis in the Lowcountry.

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hey also never imagined Tennis Industry News would name them Private Tennis Facility of the Year. The Tennisclub of the Lowcountry at Rose Hill, or TLC as it’s known for short, opened in Rose Hill Plantation in November 2011. It now has 110 members and a booming tennis program for juniors ages 3 and up. It also has a thriving adult program and is home to the Ivan Lendl International Tennis Academy. The club is the only tennis facility in a 100-mile radius to house ﬁ ve specialized junior courts designed for the 10 and under players. The four 36-foot courts and one 60-foot court are ideal for junior development using the USTA’s Quick Start program led by Butch Staples. Staples won the USTA’s Tennis Educational Merit Award in 2013, recognizing him as one of the top-10 and under trainers in the United States. A Professional Tennis Registry Master Professional and charter member, he has been named PTR State Member of the Year for Illinois in 2008, PTR Tester of the Year in 2009 and Clinician of the Year in 2010. In January 2011, Racquet Sports Industry Magazine named Staples the ﬁ rst USTA RCW Trainer of the Year Award. That powerhouse experience, combined with Cox and third owner, Mike O’Regan, has attracted the attention of tennis players in the area

and those looking to expose their children to tennis early. “We absolutely love the enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructors of the club,” said Tiffany Mikkleson, mother of three students enrolled year round in the junior program. “My son, Walker, has a tremendous passion for the sport and is developing quickly. He’s playing matches at 8 years old. We even had his birthday party here last year!” It’s that family-fun atmosphere that the club looks to cultivate. “We are so pleased to offer families of Bluffton a place to be active together and learn the sport of tennis,” said Cox. “It’s this family atmosphere and world-class tennis experience that we have been dreaming of for years.” Club socials and organized exhibitions are regular occurrences, giving families that fun experience they are looking for. The 1,650-square-foot clubhouse includes luxuriously appointed locker rooms, a full-time staffed pro shop with tennis merchandise, stringing services and accessories, and a covered deck and kitchen facility for members’ social events. Adult programming incluces cardio tennis, stroke and drill clinics, beginner/novice clinics and speciﬁ c men and women’s evening tennis groups.

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Membership initiation fees start at $50 (with a six-month commitment) and $50 a month for free court time, discounted clinics, private lessons and participation in member events. In January, TLC at Rose Hill became home to the Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy. Lendl, former No. 1 tennis player in the world and eight-time grand slam tennis champion,Â opened Serious junior tennis players train at the his junior tennis academy Tennisclub of the Lowcountry five days a week. through Junior Sports Corporation. Serious junior tennis players train at the club five days a week with top-rated staff and Lendl several days a month. An open house was held in March at TLC at Rose Hill, where Lendl spoke to parents and coached prospective students in drills and match play. Enrollment for fall junior programs start in August. To reserve space in the program, call 843-271-6401. You do not need to be a member to enroll in programming, though discounts are offered to members. For more information, visit www.tlcrosehill.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TLCRoseHill. M

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PAT VAN DER MEER GRATEFUL HER HUSBAND DENNIS IS STILL ALIVE FOLLOWING A MASSIVE STROKE THREE YEARS AGO BY DEAN ROWLAND PHOTO BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

Tennis brought Dennis and Pat Van Der Meer together for the ﬁ rst time in 1980 on Hilton Head Island, and they have been together ever since. They have been husband and wife, best friends, business partners, world travelers, coaches, authors and innovators.

he name Van Der Meer in the tennis world is as familiar as Billie Jean King’s. But the life story of Dennis and Pat Van Der Meer is much more than one of global recognition and respect; it’s really a love story on many levels. Tennis brought them together for the ﬁ rst time in 1980 on Hilton Head Island, and they have been together ever since. They have been husband and wife, best friends, business partners, world travelers, coaches, authors and innovators. “I love him more today than I did 33 years ago,” said Pat Van Der Meer, who handles the business operations and closely works with the young students at Van Der Meer Tennis at the Players Club and Shipyard Plantation. “I appreciate everything I have more.” Now more than ever, because three years ago her husband suffered a massive stroke at the age of 78. She was by his side

during his rehabilitation, and he has lived at their oceanfront South Forest Beach home since being discharged. “We talked about everything all the time,” she said, reﬂ ecting on what was. “We worked together all day long, traveled together … we were almost one person.” Now, the words from his mouth are few and strained, but physical gestures allow him to communicate with her. “I know what he’s thinking pretty much,” she said. “The oddest thing about the stroke is he was such a talker. He would talk your head off. I’ve become more of a talker because I have to. “He can do a lot of things,” said the Philadelphia-area native. “I’m just grateful, because I didn’t think he was even going to live.” What a life Dennis Van der Meet has lived. Born the son of missionaries in a Southwest African village in Namibia, he was introduced to tennis at the age of 6 when his

mother strung a rope over some sticks, handed him a ratchety racket and told him to hit the ball. A love affair began. The family moved to Capetown, and he pursued competitive tennis until he was about 19. With his love of the sport blossoming, but without the skills to advance further as a player, he turned to coaching. Another love affair began. Van Der Meer emigrated to the United States in 1961 and quickly ascended the tennis ladder of success as an innovative coach in California, where he began envisioning a standardized approach to group teaching. He mentored an A-list roster of junior national and world champions, including Margaret Court and Billy Jean King. In 1973, a media spectacle, called the “The Battle of the Sexes,” launched tennis into the stratosphere of the national sports consciousness and culture. Van Der Meer coached both Court

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tennis and King in matches against the older Bobby Riggs. King and Van Der Meer maintained a close professional, personal and business relationship for years. His 25-year evolving vision to standardize group teaching methods to all students of the game and to teaching certification came to fruition in 1976, when he founded the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). Today, about 15,000 PTR professionals in 120 countries are “keeping it simple and keeping it fun” for students because they utilize Van Der Meer’s concept of a universal language and progression for teaching tennis, his wife said. He decided to relocate his expanding enterprise to Hilton Head Island in the 1970s, purchasing “swampland” near Cordillo Parkway at what is now the Players Club Resort, Pat Van Der Meer said. He opened the Van Der Meer Tennis University

in 1979, which left a huge imprint on the growth of island tennis to this day. In the meantime, Pat Van Der Meer graduated from American University in Washington D.C. with a major in education, taught for a few years and played in some tour tournaments. Her coach said, “You really should take Dennis’ class and try to get certified. So she was off to South Carolina in 1980 to attend the teaching academy, and both of their lives changed forever. “I was so excited to meet him because I had heard so much about him,” she recalled. “I thought, ‘This is a nice looking man,’ and that’s all I can remember. I guess he thought I was nice looking, too.” One day later he asked her out for dinner, and she and her future husband - and a friend of hers (she wouldn’t dare go alone) - ate at the now defunct Ruby Tuesday.

She was smitten … and so was he. “He made a joke when I was leaving to go home (after the coaches’ clinic), ‘I think you’re just going to have to marry me.’ … I laughed, he laughed and we knew it was serious.” They got married on the island in 1981. With their love of each other and their love of tennis, they began building their business and cultivating close friendships around the world. Now, a staff of about 50 during the peak summer season teach hundreds of children, teens, adults and coaches at the Dennis Van Der Meer Tennis academy, center and clinic at the two sites. It’s easy to trace Dennis Van Der Meer’s legendary reputation in the tennis world back to his sharing the love of the game with students of all levels, his revolutionary books, numerous profes-

sional accolades and his hands-on exuberant personality. “If you signed up to take a clinic with Dennis Van Der Meer, you went home knowing Dennis van Der Meer,” said Steve Rickard, director of tennis operations. “He would treat everybody individually. He made sure he knew your name. If he had seven people in a weekend clinic that started at 2 o’clock Friday, he knew everybody’s name by 2:30 Friday.” Kim Lutian, director of marketing and retail, admires him and his work ethic. “He wouldn’t go home until he returned all his phone calls,” she said. And so it goes at the Van Der Meer Tennis compound. Even though Dennis Van Der Meer is homebound now and Pat Van Der Meer can be found on the grounds chatting with everyone who walks by, they still are playing doubles in tennis and in life on their own special center court. M

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A E D TEN H N O NIS T L I H SINCE 1956 HILTON HEAD ISLAND BOASTS STATE-OF-THE-ART TENNIS FACILITIES, INTRIGUING PLAYERS BY MEGAN MATTINGLY-ARTHUR | PHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

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Long celebrated for its pristine beaches, and world-class golf resorts and courses, Hilton Head Island is also a premier destination for both amateur and professional tennis enthusiasts.

he island boasts more than 350 state-of-the-art tennis courts and is home to the prestigious Van der Meer Tennis Center, which serves as the international headquarters of the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry. Tennis facilities and programs on Hilton Head Island have received high praise from various industry publications, such as Tennis magazine and Tennis Resorts Online. Less well known, however, are the stories of the intriguing players who call the Lowcountry – and its world-class tennis courts – home. These women and men hail from across the United States and around the world, but have made their mark on Hilton Head Island’s thriving tennis community.

AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Roy Austin grew up in Pittsburgh and began playing tennis when he was just 5 years old. Now 70, the Sun City Hilton Head resident and PTR 4.0-rated tennis player credits his long-running love affair with the sport with helping him stay healthy and active during his senior years. “I’ve been very blessed with good health and being active has a lot to do with that,” Austin said. “I look at some of my high school

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tennis classmates and I just cringe at the shape they’re in. I’m very thankful to be still able to run around the tennis courts.” Austin made time for regular tennis practice and matches through the years, with the exception of an eight- or nineyear hiatus in the 1980s, which he calls “a real mistake,” saying, “I got very fat.” Fortunately, he was able to get back in shape and back into tennis, and now finds himself at the top of his game. A driven competitor, Austin loves playing against highly-skilled opponents and refuses to let his age become an obstacle when he’s out on the tennis courts. Because he’s not as fast as he once was, Austin is always on the lookout for new strategies he can use to throw off – and slow down – his opponents. “I love competition,” he said. “I love playing players who are better than I am. That’s the only way you can really improve. I love trying to figure out new ways of doing things; when you get to be 70, you’re not getting any faster, so you have to be a little bit smarter and a little bit cagier. I’m always trying to find a new strategy or a new way of hitting the ball ... that throws my opponents off.” Regular physical activity isn’t the only thing keeping him going. Austin – who still works at his consulting business, Rockwell Business Solutions – also touts the benefits of vigorous mental activity. “You not only need to be physically active, you also need to be mentally active,” he said. “That’s why I still work. There’s only so much tennis your body can stand, so I have to have some challenges and problems to solve.”

97 YEARS OLD AND STILL LOVING IT Port Royal Plantation resident Robina Poschmann is another local player whose fascination with tennis began at an early age. She was just 14 years old when she began hitting tennis balls against the wall of her school. Finding she had a talent for the sport, Poschmann began playing regularly and saw all of her hard work pay off when she won a tennis championship at her high school. Poschmann went on to become one of the highest-ranked tennis players in

Port Royal Plantation resident Robina Poschmann was once the highest-ranked tennis player in South Carolina.

remember. For Seggie, who was raised in the Republic of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) by English parents – including a mother who played at Wimbledon – getting involved in tennis was as natural as breathing. She began playing when she was just 4 or 5 years old and, like Poschmann, her first “opponents” were the walls of her home and school. “My mother played tennis and I was around it all my life,” Seggie said. “As a little girl, I used to just go and hit a ball against the wall. It was always available; there was always a tennis racquet, there were always tennis balls. That’s how it all started.” In the years since, Seggie has traveled the world playing – and teaching – tennis. Her favorite thing about the sport is the amazing social opportunities it provides and she credits playing tennis with helping her create a strong network of close friends that span the globe. “My favorite thing about playing tennis is the people,” she said. “I have moved a lot in my life with my husband, who was a

the state, at one point even clinching the coveted spot at the top of the rankings. Though many years have passed, her enthusiasm for the sport is as strong as ever. “I just love sports and tennis in particular,” Poschmann said. “I love everything about it.” At 97, Poschmann is no longer able to play tennis, but enjoys sharing her passion for the sport with her grandchildren. “I only stopped playing tennis about five years ago,” she said. “My grandchildren used to hit the ball to me and I was able to hit the ball, but I just couldn’t run after it anymore.” Poschmann’s zeal for the sport is contagious – her grandson worked as a professional tennis instructor before becoming an engineer. He now plays tennis for his company team and teaches league tennis on the side. She couldn’t be prouder.

TENNIS, PHILANTHROPY RULE Tennis has been a big part of Di Seggie’s life for as long as she can

Hilton Head Island’s Di Seggie has traveled the world teaching and playing tennis.

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tennis bank manager. Wherever I went, I could play tennis and I met a lot of people. Because of that, I have wonderful friends all over the world. There’s a wonderful social aspect to tennis.” Seggie has also worked to share her love of tennis with underprivileged children – first in her native Zimbabwe, and later in South Africa and the United States – by providing them with equipment, such as tennis balls and racquets, and suitable clothing and tennis shoes. In 2012, the Professional Tennis Registry recognized Seggie’s efforts by naming her PTR Humanitarian of the Year. “I put the word out and you would not believe the donations,” she said. “If I need something, I just put the word out. People have been absolutely wonderful and I’ve enjoyed doing it.” When an injured leg threatened to take her out of the game, Seggie simply adapted and focused her efforts on a career in tennis instruction. She has worked as a professional tennis instructor for more than 45 years and even operated

her own tennis academy in South Africa in the 1980s. Currently, Seggie teaches at schools and clubs throughout the Lowcountry, as well as Georgia. “I had a lot of surgery on my leg, but I can still walk, and I can still teach and hit a ball,” she said. To reach Seggie regarding her teaching or humanitarian efforts, call 843-705-9925 or email mseggie@aol.com.

MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF LOVING TENNIS Peoria, Ill.-native and Sun City Hilton Head resident Hazel Burger began playing tennis in her teens and continued to play regularly until she was 100 years old. Now 103, Burger has slowed down a bit, but credits her love of tennis and exercise with helping her stay youthful and active. “I think playing tennis and exercising regularly really helped me stay active,” she said. “I started playing tennis in Peoria, Ill.; that’s where I’m from. I didn’t start playing tennis until I was about 16 years old, but

I’ve always loved playing tennis because I like to exercise.” Even after health problems forced Burger to give up tennis, she continued to stay active – enrolling and participating in various dance classes and volunteering with the Low Country Presbyterian Church’s Missions and Worship Ministries. In recent years, however, problems with balance and vision have made it difficult for her to stay as active as she would like. Fortunately, Burger is taking it all in stride and now enjoys a life of leisure that includes plenty of time for catching up on her reading. “Right now, I’m not really doing much of anything except staying home and reading,” Burger said. “I can still drive my car in the daytime, but I don’t drive much anymore.” For more information on tennis facilities and programs on Hilton Head Island, call the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce at 843-785-3673 or visit www.hiltonheadisland.org/see-and-do/ tennis. M

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77-year-old island woman PLANS ON PLAYING TENNIS FOREVER

BY JONATHON BRADEN

Someone forgot to tell Sandra Armstrong that when you’re 77, you’re supposed to be sitting in rocking chairs and waiting for “Early Bird” specials.

ou’re to stay completely away from tennis courts. You deﬁ nitely shouldn’t be on them during the middle of the day and play against people 20 years younger than you. But even if someone had told Armstrong all of this, it’s unlikely she would have listened. She probably would have kept doing what she does today: Play tennis as much as possible. That’s what she was doing last month when we saw her: Playing tennis against people two decades younger than her when the sun was at its highest point.

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And her matches weren’t just ladies dinking the ball back and forth for the fi rst time, either. Armstrong was playing in two of the premier events for South Carolina recreational tennis players: USTA South Carolina state league championships for adults 55 and over and for players 75 and over. On May 4, she and her doubles partner won their match during the USTA South Carolina 55 and Over State League Championships. Her team advanced to the quarterfi nals of the championships before losing to the eventual champion from Charleston. For three days prior, Armstrong was even busier. She played and won three doubles matches during the USTA SC 75 and Over State League Championships. She also helped her team take home the championship plaque for their competitive division. Four matches. Fours days. Two state league championships. Not bad for a woman who is just four years shy of the average life expectancy of an American female. “You can play forever – just look at me,” Armstrong said. She’s able to play so often and so well at her age because she’s done what we’re supposed to do as we age: exercise and keep exercising. Armstrong goes for walks most days of the week. She also plays tennis with friends and in USTA leagues about fi ve times a week. “You’d never know she was 77,” said Matt Wuller, director of tennis at the Sea Pines Country Club on Hilton Head Island.

Wuller helps Armstrong and ﬁ ve other ladies with their doubles strategy and tennis skills in general. He helps them with their placement, such as how to use angles at the net and how to lob more to the opposite corner. Lobbing the ball, a key doubles strategy, is one of Armstrong’s strengths, Wuller said. “She keeps everything in play,” he said. “She moves so well.” Armstrong wasn’t always such a pro, though. She only started playing regularly about eight years ago, when she was in her late 60s. Nowadays, she plays tennis most days of the week and with people of various ages, including players in their 50s, 60s and 70s. Armstrong does have one rule about whom she will play against. She said she prefers not to play against players who have a certain something that tends to give away their ages. “No ponytails.” M

LOCAL TEAM IN SOUTHERN SECTIONALS Hilton Head’s Simply Smashing 4.0 Women’s USTA team beat out nine local teams and 11 teams from all over the state this spring to reach the USTA Southern Sectionals, which will be played in September in Asheville, N.C. The captain of the team is Judy Mattoon. Pam Dyer is the co-captain. Other team members are Darcel Werts, Suzanne Gray Burns, Sarah Booth, Emmy Sullivan, Judy Barons, Linda Pastore, Barb Steiger, Pat MacKay and Cindy Pomeroy.

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LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS STATE TENNIS As home to several highly-touted junior tennis academies, the Hilton Head Island region is quickly becoming a launching pad for promising young athletes looking to make a name for themselves in the professional ranks.

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erhaps lost in that shadow, however, are the highly successful quartet of high school tennis programs in Southern Beaufort County, each of which has found success at the highest level of competitive team tennis. In fact, state titles, deep playoff runs, region crowns and individual awards are nothing new to the boys and girls teams that play their home matches south of the Broad River. What’s more, it’s a path that appears only to be leading upward given the talent of the players and the commitment of coaches, parents and the community lined up behind them. Undoubtedly at the head of the court class is Hilton Head Island High School, whose list of achievements

by both the girls and boys absolutely speaks for themselves. The girls tennis program enjoyed an amazing six-year run of Class 3-A state championships that ended just two wins shy of a seventh crown last fall. The island’s boys team, after several down years, earned a state title of its own this past spring, further cementing the school’s place among the state’s 3-A elite. “There’s no question this area, both on and off the island, is blessed with some great tennis players, and that has especially been true at Hilton Head Island High School,” said Hilton Head girls and boys coach Jennifer Weitekamper. “We have many accomplished tennis programs that produce quality players committed to playing team tennis for their schools.”

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tennis Case in point: The Hilton Head Preparatory School boys squad claimed a South Carolina Independent School Athletic Association Class 2-A title this past spring, beating cross-island rival Hilton Head Christian Academy in the championship match. That victory came on the heels of a second straight SCISAA title for the Prep girls team, which hasn’t dropped a match in two straight seasons of Class 2-A dominance. Meanwhile, the Christian Academy girls team boasts one of the most promising junior players in Madison Dillon. At just 13 years of age, Dillon can’t drive to a match but can certainly best players three or four years her senior, and promises to lead the Lady Eagles to a championship or two before her time there is done. Weitekamper, who led the Lady Seahawks to a pair of those six titles and then guided the boys to their breakthrough championship in May, is quick to credit the island’s terrific talent base and the overwhelming support prep programs receive from families and advocates of the sport. Last year alone, she had more than 40 girls come out for the team, 20 more than showed in her first season as coach in 2011. The numbers on the boys side are growing as well, she said. “The community support we all receive is the biggest strength of our programs,” she said. “We have never lacked for support from coaches, parents and the players themselves. That is where the credit should be placed first and foremost.” While Weitekamper was certainly disappointed to see the girls run of state titles end last fall, the unexpected but welcomed rise of the boys program is further affirmation of the unique quality of the island’s tennis programs. Indeed, the Hilton Head boys’ state title was equal parts surprising and encouraging, considering that over the past

four or five years, the Seahawks have been beset by off-court issues, multiple coaching changes and player defections. Those struggles put the program squarely in the deep shadow of the ultra-successful girls team, but that all changed two years ago when Weitekamper agreed to coach the boys while continuing her duties as the steward of the Lady Seahawks. As a result, the Seahawks reached the Lower State finals in 2013, and then broke through this spring to claim a state title that both validated Weitekamper’s commitment to the team and it to her. “We probably should have gone to the state finals in 2013,” she said. “But when the boys lost in Lower State, they came together and completely bought into the concept of team tennis. “They could have gone the other way but they didn’t, and it’s a big reason why the title this year was so special.” While lacking the titles of its more accomplished island counterparts, Bluffton High School is building a more-thanrespectable girls and boys program under the consistent direction of coach Bob Brown. The boys team has won four consecutive Region 8-AAAA titles and last fall the girls team added a first of their own. That rise in quality in Bluffton, as well as the titles earned last year by Prep’s girls and boys teams, is a testament to the growing popularity of high school tennis, a trend that Weitekamper fully expects to continue. “We have so much talent in this area, and the commitment of the parents and community is amazing,” she said. “I see no reason why all the schools in this area won’t continue to succeed and accomplish great things.” Given the recent successes, especially from her own programs, few could rule that particular volley outside the lines. M August 2014 59

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ONTO HILTON HEAD

BY PEGGY EDWARDS PHOTOS BY DAYLE THOMAS

Do you miss the days when tennis was more than just a baseline game for grunting power hitters? Long for the geometry and strategy that makes watching a match so exciting? Do you miss seeing top players in action on Hilton Head Island?

ou’re in luck, because pro tennis rolls back onto the island from Friday, Sept. 11, to Sunday, Sept. 14. Bonus: No tickets required; you can watch all the matches free. Players from around the world travel to our island home to compete in one of their favorite events on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour. Simply and affectionately called “Hilton Head” by the players, the PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships are held at Chaplin Park Tennis Center and HHI Motorcoach Resort on Arrow Road. Wheelchair? Yes, wheelchair! But no sympathy here. These are serious athletes who may have been injured playing another sport or defending our country. Some entered the world with a birth defect, but most were able-bodied until an accident, disease or military maneuver tried to take them down. Wheelchair athletes have overcome adversity and they compete with drive, passion and grit that rival any competitor in any sport – bar none. Wheelchair players simultaneously push their wheels and grip their racquets. Quadriplegic tennis players have to tape the racquet to their hand. Like the World Cup, the players hail from all corners of the globe: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, and of course the U.S. Most of the world’s top players have graced Hilton Head courts over the years, including International Tennis Hall of Famer Randy Snow, former world No. 1 Esther Vergeer and the current top quad player, David Wagner. World No.14, Bryan Barten, has held onto his Hilton Head’s Quad Open title since 2010. Can he do it again? World No. 10 Lucy Shuker, who brought home a bronze medal at the London Paralympics, shows her mettle on Hilton Head. She won the Women’s Open in 2012. Last year, it was taken from her by Jordanne Whiley. Will Whiley keep the title in 2014?

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The PTR Wheelchair Tennis Championships are Sept. 11-14 at Chaplin Park Tennis Center and the HHI Motorcoach Resort on Arrow Road.

World No. 3 Gordon Reid has captured Hilton Head’s Men’s Open prize every year since 2009. Will he be defeated this year? In addition to taking in the matches, you can play with one of these extraordinary players at the annual Run/Roll that kicks off the PTR Championships. Run/Roll pairs an able-bodied player with a wheelchair player for friendly doubles competition. The event will be held from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. The championships start at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, and run through Sunday, Sept. 14. Spectators are encouraged to come out and enjoy the matches. Volunteers are welcome to help serve lunches, prepare homebaked goodies, shuttle players and be ball “kids.” PTR will conduct an Instructing Wheelchair Tennis workshop for tennis teachers who want to learn the nuances of coaching one of the fastest growing wheelchair sports. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14. The $75 fee includes lunch. To register for the Run/Roll or to volunteer, call Julie Jilly at 843-785-7244. M August 2014 61

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tennis facilities OF THE LOWCOUNTRY

ennis, like golf, is a year-round activity on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. One of the top 50 tennis destinations in the United States, the Lowcountry has the facilities and the competition to satisfy the most discriminating player. The area’s 20-plus tennis clubs offer more than 300 courts. Clay, grass and a variety of hard surfaces are available. Some residential developments have their own courts, which may be used by guests staying in those developments. Players may access facilities on private plantations if they make arrangements to play. Ask for details when reserving your court time.

HILTON HEAD TENNIS CLUBS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The following racquet clubs and tennis centers are open to the public. Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center Palmetto Dunes Resort, 843-785-1152 Attractive courts, pro shop, full facilities 19 clay, 2 hard, 4 imitation grass courts, 22 lighted lighted Port Royal Racquet Club Port Royal Plantation, 843-686-8803 Racquet club. Clay, hard or grass courts. Pro Pro shop. shop. 10 clay, 4 hard, 2 grass courts, 4 lighted Sea Pines Racquet Club Sea Pines Resort, 843-363-4495 Tennis facility located in Harbour Town in Sea Pines. It offers a complete pro shop and instruction. 24 Har-Tru, 5 hard courts, 5 lighted Shipyard Racquet Club Shipyard Plantation, 843-686-8804 Adjacent to Sonesta Resort. Full complement of facilities and instruction. Call about their free weekly pro exhibitions much of the year. 14 clay, 6 hard courts, 8 lighted South Beach Racquet Club Sea Pines Resort, 843-671-2215 Located near South Beach Village. 11 clay courts, 2 lighted Van Der Meer Tennis Center DeAllyon Road, 843-785-8388 Hilton Head’s largest facility. Full complement of facilities, instruction. 21 hard, 11 clay courts, 8 lighted

HILTON HEAD PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS The Island Recreation Association maintains the Town of Hilton Head’s public tennis courts. Play is on a fifirst-come, rst-come,fifirst-serve rst-servebasis. basis.There Thereisis no fee. In the event that courts are being used for team play and/or lessons, signs are posted directing players to other locations. Call 843681-7273 for more information. The locations of the courts: ChaplinCommunity CommunityPark, Park, • Chaplin Singleton Beach Road, 4 courts, lighted CordilloCourts, Courts,Cordillo Cordillo • Cordillo Parkway, 4 courts, lighted Fairfield eldSquare, Square,Adrianna Adrianna • Fairfi Lane, 2 courts HiltonHead HeadHigh HighSchool, School, • Hilton School Road, 6 courts HiltonHead HeadMiddle MiddleSchool, School, • Hilton Wilborn Road, 4 courts

BLUFFTON PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS Bobcat Public Tennis Center The Bobcat Public Tennis Center Center is located at 12 McCracken Circle in Bluffton. It has four outdoor courts that are not lighted. Bluffton Recreation Center The Bluffton Recreation Center is located at 61 Ulmer Road in Bluffton. There are two hard surface courts that are located in the park. For more information, call 843-757-1503.

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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 bulldog Torque won with 528 “likes,” edging out the super cute sleeping puppy Murphy who had 522 “likes.” Monthly thanks all that submitted photos and voted. We have selected some of our favorite photos for this special “Cutest Pets” photo spread. You can ﬁ nd all of the photos from the contest online at www.hiltonheadmonthly. com. Special thanks to Rob Kaufman for capturing this photo of the winning pooch!

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Some 39% of pet owners say they have more photos of their pet than of their spouse or signiďŹ cant other.

According to the 20132014 National Pet Owners Survey, 63% of U.S. households own a pet.

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After a dog reaches the age of two, each year equals about four or ďŹ ve human years.

People who own pets live longer, have less stress and have fewer heart attacks. Pet owners see doctors 25% fewer times than people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have pets.

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Most pet owners (94%) say their pet makes them smile more than once a day.

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island STORY BY MARY DOYLE PHOTOS BY W PHOTOGRAPHY

Hilton Head has long been known as a family-friendly vacation destination, and now more than ever families are choosing to stay and play with their fourlegged family members in tow.

oasting dog-friendly beaches, an abundance of dedicated walking paths, endless outdoor activities and a variety of pet-friendly restaurants, Hilton Head’s dog-loving community might sway you to want a dog if you don’t already have one. “Many island hotels and restaurants are rolling out the welcome mat for visitors who travel with their pets,” said Charlie Clark, vice president of communications at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. “These services and amenities only add to the attraction of our destination and provide another great reason for them to choose Hilton Head Island.” Teeming with dog lovers, Hilton Head welcomes pet owners and their pups with a variety of activities and pet-friendly businesses. There are several outdoor shopping areas where dogs are welcome, while many Hilton Head restaurants and businesses welcome dogs with water bowls and treats. At Bistro 17, a charming French restaurant at Shelter Cove Marina, dogs are treated like family. “I’m a dog lover, so I think you should be able to take your pet to dinner or lunch,” said owner Jim Buckingham. “When they are sat at the table, immediately a water bowl is brought as well as dog cookies. We have a dog-speciﬁ c menu that includes grilled chicken and a choice of vegetable, brought out on a plate of parsley. Of course, the dogs love it.” Many restaurants on the island see a steady ﬂ ow of regulars who frequent their establishments because they are able to bring

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their dog with them. Restaurants such as Charbar, Bomboras and Captain Woody’s are known for their dog-friendly atmospheres. Julie Mariotte grew up on Hilton Head, having called it home for 36 years. She enjoys the countless outdoor activities Hilton Head has to offer pet owners and their furry friends. “There are so many different places on Hilton Head to explore with your dog. My dachshund, Lily, loves that she can go with me to a variety of restaurants, to dog parks and to our beautiful beaches for our morning runs,” said Mariotte. “A stroll around Harbour Town Yacht Basin is a pleasant outing with your dog as well, to see the yachts and lighthouse. There are also several forest preserves and bikes trails to enjoy walks.” Hilton Head’s 12 miles of beach are dog friendly yearround with seasonal restrictions in place. Dogs are invited to enjoy the beach before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m. the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day. During shoulder seasons, leashed dogs are permitted on the beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1 through the Thursday prior to Memorial Day as well as the Tuesday after Labor Day through Sept. 30.

During the off-season pups are welcome to run around, enjoy the surf and chase tennis balls leash-free as long they obey commands with positive voice control. If your pup enjoys socializing, there is a fenced dog park at Chaplin Community Park, where both locals and visitors bring their dogs. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and includes a separate area for small and large dogs. “The Visitor and Convention Bureau website HiltonHeadIsland. org gives visitors a list of petfriendly properties, restaurants that allow dogs, special pet menus and details on town regulations so they can enjoy the beach together,” added Clark. “It’s a major resource for them when planning their stay.” M

Unlike many beach communities, Hilton Head Island is extremely dog friendly.

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a companionfor life Some dogs go above and beyond for their people. Just ask 9-year-old Lea Sheeran.

STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

hose of us who are “dog people” know that life is measured in dogs. There was the shaggy protector who sat watch by your childhood bed during thunderstorms. The pooch who would come bounding out the door when you’d visit home from college. The curious puppy who greeted your ﬁ rst born with an apprehensive sniff and a face full of kisses. Your dogs may vary, but the narrative is the same: You know exactly where you were in life when you recall which dog you had at the time. But no matter how many dogs come in and out of your life, you never forget your ﬁ rst. Lea Sheeran certainly won’t, because her black lab, Lucky, is no ordinary dog. By the time you read this, Lucky will have made her home in the Sheeran

household ready to serve in the unique capacity of diabetic alert dog. “What’s cool is that when she’s trained well enough she can come to my school and just lay under the desk,” said Lea, her innocent face spreading into an excited smile. A diabetic alert dog serves in the same capacity as any service animal, but with a unique skill set that only a dog could provide: Lucky can actually smell changes in Lea’s blood sugar. When her training is complete, Lucky will be able to alert Lea or her parents, Viviana and Doug, to spikes or drops in blood sugar a full half hour before a ﬁ nger prick. Training a dog to be a diabetic alert dog is no easy task. “The training process, from the time we place them in the home, is up to two years,” said Cheryl Trefzger, director of outreach

for Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, the company bringing Lucky to the Sheeran household. “The alerting process takes place once they’re with the family. We need them to sense the child and the parent.” The story of how Lucky came to the Sheeran household starts when Lea was diagnosed with Type One diabetes while still in preschool. That diagnosis changed everything. “Having a child with diabetes is a big change for a family,” said Viviana Sheeran. “The day after we came back from the hospital, I got the call saying she couldn’t go back to preschool because they didn’t want to be responsible for a child with diabetes. So it was really overwhelming. You had to learn everything: how to count carbs, keep her blood sugar values in range, prick ﬁ ngers, calculate the insulin and give the

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shots. You also have to support your child emotionally; our goal is to make sure that diabetes is not an obstacle for Lea in her life.” Viviana took family leave to stay at home and care for Lea, constantly monitoring her daughter’s physical state and setting an alarm every night between midnight and 3 a.m. to check Lea’s blood sugar. And while caring for her daughter’s diabetes added to her maternal responsibilities, the real challenge was the change in the young girl’s life that the diabetes presented. “Any playdate or sleepover had to be in our house,” Viviana said. “That changed her life; she’s never had a sleepover at a friend’s house. In a way it’s not fair for a child.” When school let out, Lea found herself separated from her friends by a disease that kept her from daycare. With one notable exception: a young girl from school named Whitney, whose mother made sure any playdates were scheduled around Lea’s needs. “Now she’s like one of my best friend,” Lea said of Whitney. Viviana wanted, as all mothers do, the best life for her child, so she began researching. She recalled hearing of a young girl with diabetes at the Medical University of South Carolina who had a diabetic alert dog, so Viviana began combing the archives of area newspapers for stories. She finally found what she was looking for and learned that the young girl from MUSC had received her dog from Warren Retrievers, a unique organization devoted to providing diabetic service dogs. “My husband and I made a call to Dan Warren, the founder of company, and we talked for an

hour,” said Viviana. “Afterward, my husband said, ‘Let’s do it.’ It would be such a benefit. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, based out of Madison, Va., has helped place service animals in more than 300 households around the world. Dan Warren began the organization when he was diagnosed with Type One diabetes as an adult. His background in dog training made his mission clear, and the organization now provides dogs primarily for diabetes, but also for children with autism and those prone to seizures. “He felt a passion that, ‘If I can train dog, why can’t others?’ ” said Trefzger. For their clients, this means peace of mind. For young Lea, it means everything has once again changed. This time for the better. “We’ll have such peace of mind once the dog is trained and in the house,” said Viviana. “Lea’s gone through a lot, and now she’ll be able to go to friend’s house for a playdate or sleepover as long as the dog will come. That will be an amazing change in her life and our life as a family.” That peace of mind comes at a price, and the Sheeran family is quick to acknowledge the help of the Palmetto Hall community as well as their family and friends. If you would like to help the Sheeran family continue to give Lucky a good home and Lea a new lease on life, visit sdwr. donordrive.com and enter “Lea Sheeran” in the search field. You can also follow her on Facebook, where her parents will be posting updates on Lucky as well as upcoming fundraising events. First, the family will host a fundraiser car wash from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the new Hilton Head Island Kroger. M August 2014 75

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The Canines for Service program provides a service dog to approved veterans.

Hilton Head Humane Association dogs in Canines for Service program he Canines for Service program provides a service dog to approved veterans, helping empower those with disabilities to attain a high level of independence and improve their quality of life through these special service dogs. The training to become a Canines for Service graduate takes 10 months to a year. During that time the dogs learn more than 90 commands that range from all levels, the easiest being the basic obedience skills. Canines for Service partakes in a triple-win philosophy. It starts with how it acquires the dogs. Eighty-ďŹ ve percent of its service dogs in the training program are from local rescues and shelters. There are no dogs that are bred. The second part of the triple-win philosophy is that military prisoners train the dogs. These dogs help rehabilitate the prisoners, which allows them to then give back to the community.

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The final step is giving the service dog to a qualified military veteran where it will help them live out their everyday life in the most normal way possible. When the canines graduate from the program and are given to the deserving veteran, they can do impressive commands like retrieving bottles from the fridge, help the veteran into bed and even do their laundry. These well-trained dogs become more than just the vet’s best friend. They become their lifeline that helps them live a better life. After the dogs have completed their training they are valued at $40,000 and are giving to the veterans free of charge. All of the money donated to Canines for Service goes to help covering the needs to run the program. Two former Hilton Head Humane Association dogs are currently in the Canines for Service program. Meshach and Uriah who are now know as Pino and Lori. Only 21 dogs have graduated the program and are in place with veterans today. These dogs help the veterans out with everything, and most importantly, they makes them feel safe with they are out and about. To contact the Hilton Head Humane Association at 843-6818686. M

CUT-A-THON PLANNED Tara’s in Fountain Center is hosting a Cut-A-Thon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 to benefit the Hilton Head Island feral cat population. Haircuts for humans will be given free of charge with donations to Hilton Head Humane’s feral cat program encouraged. All donations will go directly to the program. “This is our third year doing it,” hairstylist Tony Crosby said. “Last year we raised $3,200 and we hope to reach more than we did last year.”

Two former Hilton Head Humane Association dogs are currently in the Canines for Service program, Pino (top) and Lori (above).

The feral cat program captures feral cats, spays or neuters them, then releases them where they were captured. For more information on the Cut-A-Thon, contact Hilton Head Humane at 843681-8686 or Crosby at 298-0325.

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Guillermo Lopez (left) with Labrador Sam and Dan Fuller with Isen Wulf Wolﬁ e.

SEARCH and RESCUE SEARCH It’s written on the side of the truck, but for Dan Fuller and the dogs of Urban Search and Rescue, it means a little more.

STORY BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

you, it’s a beach. It smells like a beach. Maybe you catch some salt in the air, but otherwise it just kind of … smells like a beach. To your dog, it’s a ﬂ oating hodge-podge of a million different scents, from the spray of the sea to the coconut perfume of 70 different kinds of sunscreen, from the acrid tang of plastic buckets to the savory rot of decaying sealife washing ashore. It’s swirling around your dog all the time, everywhere he goes. It’s what makes their world so impenetrable from our human perspective. It’s what leads Dan Fuller, director of K-9 group Urban Search and Rescue, to have his volunteers spend their ﬁ rst training drill without a dog, on their hands and knees. “I want them to think like a dog,” he said. “The hardest

thing to teach a handler is to trust their dog. They can smell better than you, and at this level they’re smarter than you. This is what they do. They smell things … they’re basically a nose on four legs.” Fuller knows better than most. As director of Urban Search and Rescue, he’s spent years following his dog’s nose. His volunteer organization trains and certiﬁ es dogs and their masters to assist in missing person searches, cadaver searches and post-disaster search all using the near-magical power of the canine nose. At a moment’s notice, he and his team have been called out to searches ranging from Alzheimer’s patients who have gone missing to high-proﬁ le cases like the search for Caylee Anthony. Fuller, a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, even assisted in the search for

survivors among the World Trade Center wreckage. “I was in Philly at the VA waiting on a prescription,” he said. “They were showing it on the news and right away we all knew it was terrorism. The ﬁ rst tower wasn’t even down yet and I was on my way out the door.” It’s a truly dedicated group, human and canine alike, that acts as the volunteer corps at Urban Search and Rescue. Beyond dog handlers, Fuller relies on volunteers to run base camp, manage debriefs and serve as translators. Outside of his group, Fuller says he is grateful for volunteers in the community, like Dr. Mary Kay Campbell at Port Royal Veterinary hospital, who provides care for the animals. The calls for Urban Search and Rescue come in at all hours, bringing volunteers to assist in searches up and down the East

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PETS Coast. And the training required before even going on that first search, for both humans and canines, is intense. The dogs tend to specialize based on their various skills, and after rigorous training they are sent out for general area search, live find, cadaver searches and even finding bodies underwater. Handlers will generally bring their own dogs, but in many cases the dogs are rescues from various shelters around the area. “We’ve taken eight dogs off death row,” Fuller said. “And we proved a point that you can take a dog off death row and teach them to do something good.” As their canine companion is trained to refine its sense of smell and associate this unusual game of hide-and-seek with a reward, the handler is trained in crime scene preservation, human and canine first aid, amateur radio operation and even weather. “The biggest thing to learn is the weather,” said Fuller, pointing out how the winds can scatter the small particles of skin, called rafts, that the dog tracks, and how rain can almost completely destroy a trail. Fuller says that most of his volunteers work for a living, and depending on their schedule can take up to two years to be certified But the training prepares both dog and handler for a volunteer experience that is as richly rewarding as it is potentially hazardous. “We’ve been shot at,” said Fuller with the kind of casual straightforwardness only a Marine could pull off while saying something like that. “We wear body armor. The person who committed that homicide may or may not be in custody. Usually not. They do not want us to find that body.” The risks, all the hours of training are worth it not only for Fuller, but for all of the selfless

volunteers in his organization. Whether reuniting a family or simply giving loved ones some sense of closure after a tragedy, Urban Search and Rescue is able to go out and do a rare thing in this world: make a difference in people’s lives when they need it the most. Said Fuller, “The whole thing is you want to save a life. If you can’t, at least you can give the family some closure.” Viewed from far enough away, this group’s dedication, selflessness and charity forms a circle. Urban Search and Rescue rescues the dog from a shelter. The dog rescues those who are lost and those who need help. And sometimes the dogs, in turn, rescue their handler. Fuller, who suffers from PTSD after serving his country in Vietnam, knows this like no one else.

Director Dan Fuller says the Urban Search and Rescue program has taken eight dogs off death row.

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Urban Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer K9 Search and Rescue unit headquartered on Hilton Head Island. The group is available 24/7 for aided search and there is no cost for its services.

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“If you ever want unconditional love, get a German shepard,” he said, before adding, “I don’t pick the dog. I let the dog pick me.” Urban Search and Rescue is always looking for volunteers (including those

who want to volunteer in canine training as a warm body — view this story online for a ﬁ rst-person account of training day). To learn how you can volunteer, visit www.usark9.org. M

The Palmetto Animal League and Bluffton Community Cat Rescue will work together to save local feral cat communities.

BY DEREK S. CLEMENT

ary Clover has tirelessly cared for the local feral cat colonies for the past 45 years with her own blood, sweat, tears and money. Her retirement, while well deserved, leaves a void in feral cat care in the Lowcountry. “I am in awe of this amazing woman and her compassion for these cats,” said Amy Campanini, president of the Palmetto Animal League (PAL). “I have to tell you, when she pulls up and these cats come running it chokes me up. Watching Mary say goodbye to them was hard too.” To ﬁ ll Clover’s shoes and care for the feral cat colony, a partnership was formed between two nonproﬁ t, pet-focused welfare groups: PAL, a no-kill animal rescue

organization located in Okatie, and Bluffton Community Cat Rescue, a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the welfare and safety of Bluffton’s feral cat colonies. Volunteers are needed to assist with the daily care of these cats and donations to offset the cost of spaying and neutering the cats. To help, contact Campanini at 843-6451725 or president@palmettoanimalleague. org; or Bluffton Community Cat Rescue at 843-647-7401 or bccr4tnr@gmail.com. M Palmetto Animal League and the Bluffton Community Cat Rescue have formed a partnership to care for multiple feral cat communities located around Hilton Head and Bluffton after their caretaker for the past 45 years retired.

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When it comes to the bridal industry, we’ve all heard people say “it’s all about the dress.” BY BETH ANN WALKER

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owever, as many past and future brides can tell you, a dress can only go so far when it comes to feeling that you look your absolute best on a day that will be captured in a lifetime’s worth of photos. For many brides and grooms, the fi rst step is to get in great shape for the wedding and the following honeymoon. Many personal trainers even offer bridal packages or couple packages in the months leading up to their wedding. This can be a great time to take initiative. Everyone promises themselves “this will be the New Year’s resolution that sticks!” But as time and life goes on, they often get left in the dust of January. An upcoming wedding date can be a great hard deadline to fi nally meet your fi tness goals!

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Many brides – and grooms – frequent spas to pamper themselves during a time that can often feel like an absolutely whirlwind. From the always-popular massages to more intensive treatments, spas offer an incredibly wide rang of options to luxuriously treat yourself to fixing any “trouble spots” that many have always wanted to treat. MediSpas are a popular hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa. While operated under the supervision of a medical doctor, a MediSpa offers a tranquil, spa-like atmosphere of luxury allowing patients to relax during treatments. Getting an oh-so-fabulous facial is the first step for balancing your skin. An esthetician will customize your facial to suit your

individual needs, whether it be anti-aging, stress release, deeply drenching, ultra purifying or multi-vitamin. No two facials are alike. “We recommend receiving a facial every 4 weeks before the wedding to ensure a healthy and glowing complexion and it will contribute to an even makeup application. Make it a Girl’s Spa Day and invite your bridesmaid’s.” –Westin Spa – Terra Omdorff, Director of the Heavenly Spa A professional makeover can make all the difference. Let a professional makeup

artist custom blend foundation colors to create a flawless complexion. Get natural nails with a professional pedicure and manicure. Hot rocks, natural sea salt scrub and specialized lotion can have your feet and hands looking and feeling fantastic on the big day. Wax and relax. Remove unwanted hair gently and effectively using warm,

soothing waxes applied by a skilled technician. Facial waxing includes brow, lip, chin and full face. Body waxing is full leg, underarm, bikini, Brazilian bikini, full arm, back or chest. Body treatments combine special salt scrubs, moisturizers and massages to help melt away dead skin while restoring nourishing moisture to your entire body. Your masseuse can offer suggestions for the ultimate indulgence. Laser hair removal is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in America. It uses highly concentrated light to “zap” unwanted hair. Lasers can remove even extremely dark or coarse unwanted hair without damaging the skin around it.

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BRIDAL Intense Pulsed Light or IPL is a popular method for treating conditions such as broken capillaries, vascular conditions, and a variety of brown spots caused by sun damage. Although it usually takes a series of treatments, is has shown great results in not only treating a variety of vascular conditions but leaving skin more toned and has also been said to boost collagen and elastin. “Unless you are or become a celebrity or politician, you will likely not be photographed more in one day than on your wedding day. All brides want to look their absolute best on the biggest and happiest day of their life. And, a perfect tan with a “golden glow” will enhance your appearance (and your wedding party)– especially if you choose to wear white.” –Glow Tan Organic Bronzing Studio Laser Skin Rejuvenation or laser resurfacing can help treat minor facial issues such as wrinkles, scars, sun-damage, or liver spots. The beams of light used allow for very accurate precision, treating just the blemished area of skin. Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure used to remove the top layer of sun-damaged and dead skin cells and leaving behind a healthier, younger you. Whether you decide to go with the crystal or non–crystal method of exfoliating the outer-most layer of your skin, both offer top benefits. “Serendipity Medical Spa recommends that brides start with Portrait Express or Fraxel treatments and a series of Chemical Peels 2-3 months prior to their event for a smooth, glowing complexion. 6 weeks prior the event, Botox and Fillers will eliminate wrinkles and enhance the cheeks and lips. For picture-perfect makeup, a Dermaplane treatment within a week of your wedding.” –Tisha Martin, Serendipity Medical Spa Laser surgery and sclerotherapy are two standard treatments for spider veins. Complementary treatments include herbs such as horse chestnut and grape seed. Diet and exercise are also important. “Obviously choosing a cosmetic surgeon may be one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make, especially in preparation for your wedding day. Here’s a piece of advice: don’t be bashful in communicating what you want. Helping you feel confident, attractive and happy with what you see is what we do. No matter who you choose for your surgeon, talk openly and honestly. “ –Lynne Anderson, Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery Coolsculpting is a recent trend that touts the idea that cold can freeze away selected unwanted areas of fat. The coolsculpting method, developed by scientists at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, offers patients the ability to simply relax while freezing away fat and contouring the body without surgery or any downtime. 84 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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“Fresh-faced actresses like Ali Landry and Gabrielle Union show off the glowing results of the Hydrafacial, a new non-laser resurfacing treatment that uses serums and a vacuum want to gently exfoliate the skin.” –Teresa Kitchings, Island Medical Spa A popular injection, Radiesse is injected into the area needing wrinkle correction. The filler immediately restores volume to the tissue, reducing the appearance of lines. Unlike many injectables, Radiesse states that after treatments the body will continue to simulate collagen, with the results actually improving over time. “For the more experienced bride who wants a flawless complexion on her special day, treatments like Botox and injectable fillers can smooth away facial wrinkles and restore youthful structure to the face. Ideally, Botox treatments should be booked one month before the big day for maximum benefit and fillers like Juveder and Restylane should be applied two months prior to trekking down the aisle.” –Anneliza Itkor, Hilton Head Plastic Surgery Massage has for many years been seen as a musthave for brides, grooms, and even the wedding party to relax before the big occasion. From more traditional styles such as Swedish or Aromatherapy, to styles that are said to refocus the body’s energy, including Shiatsu and Thai Massage. M

Be Prepared No matter the type of problem area you may be looking to fix, a good rule of thumb is to come prepared with a good arsenal of questions. This will give you all the information needed beforehand, so you can ensure your results meet your expectations. A FEW QUESTIONS TO ASK: Who owns and operates the facility? Who will actually be performing the procedure? How many treatments will you need to see the results you’re looking for? Will there be any recovery time or will your skin be affected briefly after the treatment?

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The skin is the largest organ about 20 feet long if laid flat - and a very public venue where you willingly and unwillingly express emotions. BY KIM KACHMANN-GELTZ

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sychological stress can exacerbate skin disorders, including hives, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria (itching), acne and rosacea. Tens of millions of Americans suffer from chronic skin ailments, and one of the most serious is cancer. Psychological stress can exacerbate skin disorders, including hives, eczema, psoriasis, urticaria (itching), acne and rosacea. “It is very common for my patients with psoriasis or eczema to have a bad ﬂ are of their disease during a stressful life event, such as caring for a sick family member or the death of a loved one,” said Carmen A. Traywick, M.D. of May River Dermatology. Tens of millions of Americans suffer from skin ailments and two of the most serious and common are basal and squamous cell cancers which usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangerous but less common. SKIN CANCER IS THE MOST COMMON FORM OF CANCER WITH 1.3M CASES EACH YEAR IN THE U.S. Childhood sunburns are a big risk factor for skin cancer, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Enduring one or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing

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HEALTH potentially-deadly melanoma later in life. Skin cancer knows no boundaries. “The incidence of all types of skin cancer is increasing due to exposure to the sun and genetic factors. We now know that people who regularly use tanning beds have a 40 fold increase in the incidence of melanoma,” said Dr. Traywick. Everyone should be checked for skin cancer with regular examinations of the skin for any new or unusual growths or changes in existing moles. If you find anything suspicious, you should discuss it with your primary care physician, a dermatologist (skin doctor) or a health care professional who is qualified to recognize the signs of skin cancer and diagnose the disease at an earlier, less invasive stage. Dermatologists have an extensive knowledge of skin ailments and the healing process. Treatment options include scraping, freezing, burning, radiation, and excision. But once a skin cancer becomes invasive, surgery is the treatment of choice. Two types of surgical procedures are available for treating skin cancer: the standard incision and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. “If the cancer is in a sensitive area like an eyelid or

the tip of a nose, the standard incision is not the best option,” said Oswald L. Mikell, M.D. of Dermatology Associates of the Low Country who performs micrographic surgery right here on Hilton Head. “Mohs performed by dermatologists treats skin cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas and offers the highest cure rate,” said Dr. Traywick who also performs Mohs. With almost a 100% cure rate, the most effective surgery for skin cancer in high-risk areas like the head and neck, eyes, ears, lips and nose is Mohs micrographic surgery. “You wouldn’t want to take a big chunk out around your eye and have a sagging eyelid if you can avoid it,” said Dr. Mikell. Mohs is also recommended for recurrent tumors, large or irregular tumors, aggressive and rare tumors. The procedure ensures the removal of all affected tissue while leaving healthy skin intact, resulting in faster healing time, less scarring and a low probability of the cancer returning. “Once you are sure the cancer is gone, you want to go in and follow-up with the best cosmetic technique to close,” said Dr. Mikell.

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OSWALD LIGHTSEY MIKELL, MD American Society for Mohs Surgery, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Dermatology, Physician of the Year 2008 (Awarded by the S.C. Dermatological Assoc.)

CARMEN A. TRAYWICK, MD Board Certified Dermatologist, Fellow American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow American Society of Mohs Surgery, Member of the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery August 2014 89

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2014 HIGH SCHOOL

football preview HIGH HOPES FOR ALL FOUR TEAMS IN SOUTHERN BEAUFORT COUNTY

BY JAMES MCMAHON | PHOTOS BY HHI SPORT SHOTS

here’s no more ﬂ uid an athletic environment from year to year than high school football, as graduation, injuries and transfers can leave a program looking vastly different from one year to the next. As a result, the measure between winning and losing is as tenuous as a goal line stand, with success being something to appreciate and enjoy but not always to expect or take for granted. That reality is especially true in Southern Beaufort County, where the quartet of public and private school programs

enter the season with plenty of potential matched only by questions of youth, health and depth. Indeed, as the 2014 season approaches, the line between success and failure is razor thin for Bluffton High School, Hilton Head High School, Hilton Head Christian Academy and Hilton Head Preparatory School. That said, if fortune smiles and injuries are avoided, it could very well be a banner fall for each of the area programs, and at the very least, one well worth watching on all four campuses.

Here’s a look at the makes, breaks and players to note as high school football returns to Southern Beaufort County.

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL After remarkably winning nearly 40 games in his ﬁ rst three seasons and reaching the 2011 Class 4-A championship game, Ken Cribb’s Bobcats slipped to 6-5 in 2013, done in by a rash of injuries and inexperience at key skill positions. A repeat of that disappointing campaign in 2014, however, is extremely unlikely for a program that has quickly matured into one

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Hilton Head Island High School will travel to rival Bluffton on Sept. 26 for the Bridge Bowl trophy and bragging rights.

of the best in the state under the guidance of their confident and charismatic leader “We don’t make excuses, but we only had seven returning starters on last year’s team and then lost five to injury very quickly,” Cribb said. “There’s a lot of pride in this program and the kids have come back to work determined not to have a repeat of last season.” It’s not making excuses to suggest that if not for misfortune, Bluffton wouldn’t have

had any fortune at all in 2013. The team lost its best offensive lineman, top receiver and defensive standout for significant portions of the season. The Bobcats, Cribb said, also dropped three games they could have won during the meat of its schedule by less than a touchdown en route to missing the playoffs. Still, the Bobcats managed to realize a winning record against a difficult schedule while gaining valuable experience at crucial skill positions, which should certainly serve them well in 2014. Chief among those is at quarterback, where Alex Brown was a significant surprise as a junior in 2013. Cribb expects his dual-threat signal caller to provide even better leadership and offensive explosion as a senior, and if healthy could easily lead Bluffton to an extended playoff run for the fourth time in five years “In all my years of coaching, I’ve never had a player improve so much from one season to the next as (Alex) did in last year,” Cribb said. “He has the arm strength to make all the throws, and the speed to make him a threat both in the air and on the ground.” Just as he did last year, Davis will have plenty of talent to distribute the football to. Chief among those on the outside is wideout Terrance Heyward, who was on track for a breakout sophomore season last year before tearing his ACL against Ashley Ridge. Senior Jack Aerni is another outside threat, and senior running back/ slot receiver Taquan Washington is a player to watch as well. There’s no denying that defense was an issue last season, yet Cribb expects that side of the football to be vastly improved this year as well. In fact, he suggested the 2014 defense will be the fastest and most athletic in his five years at the school The unit will be led by the heavily recruited Shameik Blackshear, who will anchor the defensive front at end, and is already slated to play in the Under Armour All-American Game in Orlando later this year. The talented senior will be flanked by outstanding outside linebacker Sheldon Smith.

With so much talent returning and the dues those players paid last year, Cribb expects nothing less than the success Bluffton enjoyed from 2010 to 2012. “There’s no question that we have an extremely difficult schedule,” Cribb said. “But if we can stay healthy, given all the hard work the kids have put in and the talent we have at the skill positions, I would be disappointed if we weren’t back to what we were in our first three years here.”

The Seahawks have many talented players to replace from last year's playoff team but feel they can be even better.

HILTON HEAD HIGH SCHOOL In just two short seasons at the helm of Hilton Head Island High School, BJ Payne has brought respectability and accountability to a football program sorely in need of it when he arrived. Now entering his third campaign, the enigmatic coach expects bigger and better things despite fielding a team that remains among the youngest in Region 8-AAA. Led by then-senior lineman Poona Ford and tailback Khalil Lewis, Hilton Head enjoyed a renaissance of sorts last season, winning its first seven games of the season, including a thrilling home victory over rival Bluffton High School. While the 2013 campaign ended with a road loss in the first round of the Class 3-A playoffs, there’s no denying the program’s positive progression. This season, however, the Seahawks must replace Lewis and Ford, who is now at the University of Texas, while leaning on a host of underclassmen that will face a much tougher region slate with county-rival Beaufort joining the party. “We’re going to be extremely talented, August 2014 91

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2014 SCHEDULES HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL Aug. 22 RIDGELAND-HARDEEVILLE Aug. 29 WHALE BRANCH Sept. 5 at West Ashley Sept. 12 at Battery Creek Sept. 26 at Bluffton Oct. 3 at Hanahan Oct. 10 BERKLEY Oct. 17 at Beaufort Oct. 24 ORANGEBURG WILKINSON Oct. 31 RB STALL (Home Games in CAPS) BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL Aug. 22 BATTERY CREEK Aug. 29 at Effingham Count Sept. 5 BEAUFORT Sept. 12 JOHNSON Sept. 18 at Whale Branch Sept. 26 HILTON HEAD Oct. 3 at Wando Oct. 17 at Ashley Ridge Oct. 24 FORT DORCHESTER Oct. 31 COLLETON COUNTY Nov. 7 at Summerville (Home Games in CAPS) HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Aug. 22 at Trinity-Byrnes Sept. 5 BIBLE BAPTIST Sept. 12 at Northwood Academy Sept. 19 FIRST BAPTIST Sept. 26 at Bethesda Day School Oct. 3 at Palmetto Christian Oct. 10 MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTIAN Oct. 17 THOMAS HEYWARD ACADEMY Oct. 24 ST. ANDREWS Oct. 31 at Hilton Head Prep (Home Games in CAPS) HILTON HEAD PREP Aug. 29 BETHESDA DAY SCHOOL Sept. 5 NORTHWOOD ACADEMY Sept. 12 at Bible Baptist Sept. 19 at Palmetto Christian Sept. 26 CURTIS BAPTIST Oct. 3 at Colleton Prep Academy Oct. 10 at Thomas Heyward Academy Oct. 17 at St. Andrews School Oct. 24 DORCHESTER ACADEMY Oct. 31 HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN (Home Games in CAPS)

but you don’t replace a Poona or a Khalil,” Payne said. “It’s just a matter of who will step into those leadership positions both on and off the field. The good news is there’s plenty of talent returning to continue the team’s recent rise to a true postseason threat. The majority of that talent, Payne said, resides among the skill positions, and will be anchored by junior quarterback Aidan Hegarty alongside a talented group of receivers headlined by Tyler Hamilton. Hegarty was slated to be the team’s signal caller last year before an early injury shelved him for much of the season, and Hamilton, despite being only a sophomore, is already being recruited by several elite college programs. Joining Hamilton in the deep receiving core is Aaron Frazier, Taquan Pope and Jordan Rozek. Meanwhile, PJ Franklin is expected to fill Lewis’ significant shoes i Hilton Head’s backfield “Aiden had a great offseason in which he put on about 20 to 25 pounds, and that is allowing him to throw a much better long ball,” Payne said. “We expect our offense to be very good this season because of our skill players.” Just as on offense, Hilton Head’s defense will be anchored by a talented group of young skill players in what should be a stingy secondary. The group is led by blanket-cover corners John Baty and Jestin Morrow along with safeties Jeremiah Maddox, Jose Gayton and Hamilton, who will often be on loan from the offensive side of the ball. With so much talent returning, expectation are certainly high for the Seahawks, yet their typically-optimistic head coach is working hard to keep things in perspective. “We have high expectations, but we also understand that we are still a young team,” Payne said. “We’ve built a foundation of responsibility, and I really think the team is ready to take the next step.”

perennial South Carolina Independent School Athletic Association power. Following its painful loss to Florence Christian in the 2013 Class 2-A state championship game, the Christian Academy lost senior quarterback Brad Meccariello and tailback Deo’vonte Doe among a senior class that delivered multiple state titles and numerous region crowns. That trip to the brink of another state title wasn’t necessarily unexpected, but it helped Mitch put his own stamp on the powerhouse program. “Last year we kind of played over our head for much of the season and the playoffs,” said Mitch. “It was a real testament to the boys buying in and playing hard the entire season. While we lost some senior leaders from that team, we have some kids ready to step up and take leadership positions.” Key among those is senior quarterback Ryan Barrett, who has the difficult task of replacing Meccariello under center for the majority of the team’s offensive snaps. While he lacks experience as the signal caller, the defensive stalwart from last year boasts plenty of athleticism and stood out during spring practice and summer drills. “I’ve been really impressed with the way Ryan has approached our spring and summer workouts,” Mitch said. “He’s been great in our seven-on-seven drills and has thrown the ball really well.” Defensively, the Eagles will be led by linebacker Luke Higgs, who was a significant contributor after joining the team midway through the 2013 season. The senior will likely get some touches in the offensive backfield at both quarterback and running back, Mitch said.

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY On the heals of a sterling 2013 debut in which he led the Eagles to within one win of a third straight state title, Christian Academy head coach Ryan Mitch faces a rebuilding season of sorts with the

Hilton Head Christian Academy always fields one of the strongest teams in the South Carolina Independent School Athletic Association.

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SPORTS However the roster shakes out, there’s no denying that Hilton Head Christian will again be among the hunted both in region play and throughout the new-look SCISAA Class 2-A as a whole. Like last year, the Eagles will face considerable competition from region foe Northwood Academy and defending state champion Florence Christian. “We know teams don’t like us very much and we are always going to get the competition’s A-game,” Mitch said. “But that’s a fun situation to be in. We know we are getting everyone’s best shot so we have to be ready in every game we play.”

HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Buoyed by back to back .500 seasons that stabilized a program bordering on disrepair, Hilton Head Prep coach Kevin Wald is looking for his Dolphins to take the next step in 2014. “We’ve built a solid foundation the past couple season, and now we have kids who not only want to be a part of the program but are putting in the work we need to

improve as a team,” said Wald, who is entering his third season at the Prep helm. Indeed, while other teams in the area might be disappointed with 5-5 efforts the past two years, Prep’s progress is a testament to Wald’s system and the players he is getting engaged into the football program. Given that, there is plenty of skill position experience returning to this year’s Dolphins squad, especially among the wide receiving corps, which goes three deep in senior talent. Noah Sulek, Zenon Parker and John Larson will all provide nice targets for returning quarterback Tyler Fox to throw to in what should be a more pass-oriented offense this season. “We’re going to be doing some different things on offense this year,” Wald said. “You can’t replace a Teron Daley; in fact, it would be a mistake to try. “So while we ran the ball maybe 60 to 65 percent of the time last season, we’re likely to throw it that much this year.” With the offense poised to have a solid campaign, the difference between finally making the playoffs and the unwelcomed

alternative will likely be on the defensive side of the ball; and more specifically up front. The Dolphins, Wald said, will put more athletes in the box this year in an effort to better defend against the run, while relying on its skill players to hold their own in the defensive backfield. Up front, Prep is likely to be led by senior Adam Schaus, and will benefit in the back side of the defense from the presence of upperclassmen Parker, Sulek and Archer Brooks. “We want to get our better players on the field defensively and to really focus on stopping the run,” Wald said. Should the offense prove as potent as Wald believes it can be, even without Daley, and the defense holds its own against the likes of region powers Hilton Head Christian and Palmetto Christian, that leap forward the Dolphins are hoping for may well be more reality than hope. “The goal this year is not only to improve but to get on the other side of that hump,” Wald said. “It really is that simple, and I feel like we are ready to do that.” M

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ZIMBABWEAN wins Players AM Zimbabwean Scott Vincent was the winner of the 15th annual Players Amateur Presented by Nautica. Vincent beat out two others by one stroke to earn the win and an exemption into the 2015 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The soon-to-be senior began Sunday's final round six strokes behind two-day leader Garrett Rank who started the day at 13-under par. Vincent's break came at the sixth hole when Rank carded a 4-over-par 8. Vincent birdied the hole and took the lead at 9-under. Rank birdied the 12th hole and regained his share of the lead, but Vincent birdied two more times on the back nine and finished with a 68, one stroke ahead of the Canadian. Vanderbilt's Hunter Stewart shot even par on the front nine with three bogies, a birdie and an eagle, but came to life on the back nine with another eagle and two birdies. He challenged Vincent for the win but came up one stroke short and just missed becoming the tournament's first back-to-back champion. Vincent's win earns him an exemption into the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage, played each April on Hilton Head Island. Vincent told reporters that he is looking forward to the opportunity. "I am really excited just to see where my game is but also have a chance to meet a lot of the big names that I have grown up admiring as a youngster," he said. M

Scott Vincent punched his ticket to play in the 2015 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing by winning the 2014 Players Amateur.

2014 PLAYERS AMATEUR July 12-13 at Berkeley Hall, Bluffton 1 Scott Vincent 71-70-68-68--277 T2 Hunter Stewart 69-69-71-69--278 T2 Garrett Rank 71-62-70-75--278 4 Zachary Olsen 73-70-66-70--279 5 Jack Maguire 74-71-64-71--280 T6 Geoff Drakeford 68-78-66-69--281 T6 Todd White 73-68-70-70--281 8 Adam Svensson 73-68-70-71--282 T9 Gavin Hall 70-74-70-69--283 T9 Jimmy Beck 72-71-68-72--283 T9 Ryan Ruffels 70-72-69-72--283 T12 David Snyder 70-72-73-69--284 T12 Nicholas Reach 69-70-72-73--284 T12 Ryan Benton 72-68-71-73--284 T12 Maverick McNealy 69-71-71-73--284 T12 Austen Truslow 75-65-70-74--284 T12 Zander Lombard 75-68-67-74--284 T18 Hank Lebioda 74-70-72-69--285 T18 Eric Brady 74-72-66-73--285 T18 Adam Schenk 72-72-67-74--285 T21 Carson Jacobs 76-71-71-68--286 T21 Vincent Whaley 71-71-72-72--286 T21 Matthew NeSmith 68-70-72-76--286 T24 Andrew Orischak 68-75-72-72--287 T24 Keenan Huskey 73-73-69-72--287 T24 Tae Koh 68-77-69-73--287 T24 M.J. Maguire 71-72-70-74--287 T28 Antonio Murdaca 77-72-67-72--288 T28 Todd Mitchell 77-68-70-73--288 T28 Michael Cromie 70-73-71-74--288 T28 Jake Mondy 73-73-67-75--288 T32 Simon Viitakangas 74-71-71-73--289 T32 Grayson Murray 76-72-68-73--289 T32 JJ Grey 71-75-68-75--289 T32 Nicholas Palladino 69-72-72-76--289 36 Alberto Sanchez 75-73-69-73--290 T37 Eric Sugimoto 71-74-73-74--292 T37 Keith Mitchell 74-74-70-74--292 T37 Ben Eccles 69-75-73-75--292 T40 Vaughan McCall 73-74-70-76--293 T40 Cody Proveaux 76-66-75-76--293 42 Matt Hansen 74-71-73-76--294 43 Jordan Janico 73-73-72-83--301

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Hilton Head Island CELEBRITY GOLF takes hiatus due to financial woes BY MEGAN MATTINGLY-ARTHUR

he Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament will not be held this year due to the lack of a title sponsor. The event's presenters, the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Foundation Council of Trustees, will instead spend 2014 rebranding and regrouping, with the intent of returning with an even bigger and better event in 2015. Founded in 1979 by the Jaycees, the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament – which pairs participants with athletes, actors and other celebrities – has raised more than $4 million for local charities since its inception, but has been plagued with financial woes in recent years, including a lack of corporate donations and sponsorships. In 2012, the nonprofit tournament operated at a loss, despite giving more than $100,000 to local charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry and the Child Abuse Prevention Association. “After 35 years we've decided to step back, regroup, recreate and reestablish our brand,” said Paul Smith, Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Foundation executive director and event co-chair. “With an ailing economy, the past five to six years have been difficult for us Corporate donations dried up dramatically and fundraising became more difficult than ever.” The Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Foundation Council of Trustees hopes that this year's rebranding efforts will breathe new life into the three-day charity tournament, which is typically held during the Labor Day weekend on three of the Lowcountry's world-class golf courses: the Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Course at Palmetto Dunes Resort, the Arnold Palmer Signature Course at Wexford Plantation and the Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort. Despite its financial struggles, the tournament remains extremely popular within the Hilton Head Island community and throughout the Lowcountry region. In 2013, the event drew 36 paying players and more than 30 celebrities, including “24”'s Dennis Haysbert, Kevin Sorbo of “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” and “The Office”'s Brian Baumgartner. The year before, the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Foundation was named “Outstanding Organization of the Year” by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. For more information on the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament, or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities for the 2015 tournament, call 843-842-7711, email info@hhcelebritygolf. com or visit www.hhcelebritygolf.com. M August 2014 95

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BOOKS

Latest local reads The dog days of summer are upon us. Why not cool off in the shade with a book produced by a local author? Here are five releases from the Island Writers’ Network.

Foibles | by Tom Crawford This is a collection of “mostly self-deprecatory vignettes.” One of the definitions of the verb “deprecate” is to belittle. Most of the essays in “Foibles” do that. And when you are an aging author trying to get under or stay under 200 pounds, that is a good thing.

Grains of Sand | by Bob Bredin A series of vignettes about life on the beach: the people you meet, the flotsam left by the tides and the stories that get written in the sand. It’s about a rusted beach chair inscribed “best mother ever” and the battle to save it from the dump; a lifeguard who risks her life to save a blind dog from drowning; a laminated card found floating in shallow water, showing the emergency exits of a DC-10 aircraft; a nun who jogs at sunrise while saying her devotions, wearing a black habit and pink running shoes. These are stories told by a retired Wall Street executive who trades the challenges of investing for the life lessons a trashman discovers on the breach.

Hilton Headings | Island Writers’ Network “Hilton Headings” is the creative product of 24 writers who headed south from various climes, fell in love with the Lowcountry, and stayed. The articles depict the diversity of Island Writers’ Network members and offer an assortment of fiction, memoir, humor, poetry and photography.

Hilton Head Island: Living the Dream | Island Writers’ Network “Hilton Head Island: Living the Dream” is the third in a series of anthologies published by the Island Writers’ Network, offering readers a selection of tales, poems and art by the creative authors and artists who live, play, work and retire in this special place. They share the mysteries, myths, adventures, humor and tragedy they have observed or created in this literary collection of life and events of the Lowcountry.

Hilton Head Island: Unpacked and Staying | Island Writers’ Network “Hilton Head Island: Unpacked & Staying” is a collection of more than 40 selections from local authors, including short stories, nonfiction features, memoirs, poems and photographs. While the stories and poems vary from light humor to deep spirituality, each conveys the writer’s intense love of the island that we are so fortunate to call home.

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WEXFORD HOME EXUDES EASY-LIVING LOWCOUNTRY LIFESTYLE BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

The colors are soothing, like an early evening Lowcountry breeze in late summer. The backdrops in shades of whites and grays are splashed with blue, muted green, turquoise and soft red accents throughout the spacious Wexford Plantation waterfront home.

wo years ago, he tapped his visual memory of the ubiquitous New England-style architecture of the Hamptons and Nantucket Island near Cape Cod to design a second residence on Dune Lane for a New Jersey couple. The visual color palette exudes calm and comfort and

the easy-living coastal lifestyle. Sharon Cleland, an interior designer from J Banks Design Group on Hilton Head Island, coordinated every detail and selected all the colors, furniture, textured fabrics and wall coverings, light ďŹ xtures, tiling, accessories, appliances and even the exteriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s siding, trim and shingles for this Wexford

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This 3,554-square-foot custom-built home features a dock and boat on the Wexford waterway.

Plantation home. Her favorite room is the living room because it epitomizes the home’s look and feel. “I love the colors, and I just love the casual elements,” said Cleland. “I love the accessories and the built-ins. It’s just very conducive to relaxation, which is what it’s all about down here.” The custom cabinetry with

built-in bookcases frames the fireplace on both sides. Sharing the room’s cozy space is a casual linen-wrapped sofa, two railroad-style swivel chairs with horizontal stripes that complement the blueand-turquoise accent colors, a tufted-top ottoman with a weathered wood finish, and two wooden club/lounge chairs

from the J Banks Collection built by Stanford Furniture. A hand-woven platinum/gray Sisal area rug with blue border stretches across the 6-inch-wide dark plank hickory flooring, which also covers all the major rooms downstairs and the upstairs hallway. Cleland worked closely with the project manager at H2 Builders in Bluffton after taking their cue from Grady Woods Architects in Ridgeland. She sat down with the homeowners in September 2012, and listened as they described their vision of what their dream vacation home should look and feel like. “The interior design vision I expressed to Sharon was a casual coastal feel,” said the wife, who, with her husband, reside and own a utility and drain company in Bardstown, Ky. “I gave Sharon a basic idea of what I wanted for the house, and she ran with it. She listens very well and has great taste. … It’s exciting to put your vision on paper and watch professionals like Sharon and J Banks bring that to life.”

Cleland was indeed off and running with an explosion of creative ideas, which she shared with the couple throughout the year-long construction of the 3,554-square-foot, custom-built home with a dock and boat on the Wexford waterway. “They wanted something casual and suitable for their lifestyle and family life,” said Cleland, who has had a lifelong passion and love of design, fabrics and antiques. “They wanted to entertain friends and family, so they wanted lowmaintenance, easy-care fabrics and pale, neutral and easy-tolive-with colors. “It’s not a formal house in any sense of the word,” Cleland said. The open floor plan proved to be the key architectural element that allows the couple and their teenage son and daughter and guests to be within eyeshot of each other during their brief monthly visits or extended stays on the island. “My favorite ‘room’ in the house is the kitchen, dining and living area,” the wife said. August 2014 99

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White plantation shutters lend the master bedroom its Southern charm, which is enriched by exquisite bedding, monogrammed pillows and a custom chest.

“It is a very comfortable and beautiful space. I love for people to gather in one area and visit with one another. The cook, which is usually me, never feels left out of the fun.” Her white and gray kitchen features polished granite on the three-seat island and perimeter countertops and custom-crafted “cabinets that extend up to the ceiling, which I think is a much more finished look,” Cleland noted. White glass subway tile makes the backsplash sparkle. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bar with a rich dark stain for color contrast and shiplap paneling, which also adorns other walls in strategic areas to accentuate the casual coastal look. Food is served on the large casual dining room table, where family and guests sit comfortably on six rattan

chairs and two linen-covered host and hostess chairs. Overhead are trimmed wood beams. Elsewhere on the ground floor, white plantation shutters from J Banks Retail lend the master bedroom its Southern charm, which is enriched by exquisite bedding, monogrammed pillows and a custom-painted chest by Palu. The couple retreats privately in style in their bathroom featuring his/ her vanities separated by a comfortable window seat. Upstairs, fitted natural seagrass carpeting softens each step in the guest bedroom, one of four in the four-and-a-half bathroom home. The tucked-away bonus room, a handful of steps above the attached garage,

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The white and gray kitchen features polished granite on the three-seat island and perimeter countertops and custom-crafted cabinets.

features a comfy reading nook. Cleland’s interior design took advantage of the natural sunlight, which saturates every room of the two-story home throughout the day. “We didn’t want to block the light, so that’s why we pretty much used side panels which do not obscure the view or the light,” she said. “The shutters maximize the light and give you privacy whenever you need it.” The views, the weather, the beaches, the bike trails and the restaurants are what impressed this couple on their first visit here in 2010. They purchased their .38-acre wooded lot the following spring. “It was an easy choice to make (to live on the island and build at Wexford),” she said. M

VENDOR LIST Builder: H2 Builders Inc. Architect: Grady Woods Architects Interior Design: J Banks Design Group Flooring: KPM Cabinets: H2 Cabinet Gallery Granite: Granite Distinctive Appliances: Billy Wood Lighting: Hegemeyer through H2 Builders Plumbing fixtures: Cregger Shower door: Low Country Shelving Light fixtures Hagemeyer August 2014 101

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REAL ESTATE

Let a Realtor

work for you BY JEAN BECK

When searching for real estate, today’s consumers can open an app on their smartphone and locate property for sale nearby their location. They can view pictures, tax records and details about the property.

ome real estate websites and apps offer an automated market value tool. It is important to understand this tool does not take into consideration the location of a property (golf view, oceanfront, lagoon view, etc.). It does not take into account the condition or renovations of a property (new roof, new HVAC, new kitchen, etc.). There is much more to correctly pricing a property for sale than taking a circumference of an area and determining or calculating an average. While technology has its place in today’s real estate world, it cannot replace the work of a Realtor.  A Realtor has the knowledge and experience of the local market and lifestyles choices.  A Realtor has the required education and license to conduct a real estate transaction and has the accurate area market reports to price and negotiate real estate.  A Realtor coordinates and executes all the necessary documents and parties to a successful closing.

It simply is too complex, emotional, and a financial risk not to have a Realtor working for you. Be careful. Not every licensee is a Realtor. A Realtor abides by a strict Code of Ethics, and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, state and local associations. The affiliation with their professional associations keeps them informed on issues and changes that affect homeowners and selling and buying real estate. We are halfway through 2014 and for the 12-month period spanning July 2013 through June 2014 pending sales in the Hilton Head region were up 3.6 percent overall. During that same period inventory has decreased to approximately 8.4 months of supply. The price range with the largest gain in sales was the $375,001 to $650,000 range where they increased 11.1 percent. The price range that tends to sell the slowest was the $650,001 and above range. Overall, the Hilton Head region real estate market continues to be discovered as the ideal place to live, work and play. Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Island Association of Realtors.

MEET THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY The decision to buy or sell a home is one of the most important financial 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 profiles are followed by some of the best real estate properties available. HAppy Hun Ting!

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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 Marketing Group. That became a natural fi t as Ken pursued his real estate career just as he did with tennis…enthusiasm, integrity, and his love of helping people. Thirty-four 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’s is no wonder he remains the company’s top agent. Call Ken today, you’ll be glad you did!

866.842.0816 Ken@Ken-Oliver.com Ken-Oliver.com

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Richard MacDonald Richard MacDonald is a dedicated real estate professional with over thirty-four 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 junior at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia. Richard and his family are members of the Hilton Head Presbyterian Church and he serves on the board of directors for the South Coastal Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

cell 843.384-8797 ofďŹ ce843.681.3307 toll free 800.267.3285 Richard@RMacDonald.com www.RMacDonald.com

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Becky Herman

Real Estate Broker - Charter One Realty 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 $130 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: “Becky is hands down the best agent we ever worked with. She was master negotiator who was referred to us by a friend. We recommend her to all of our friends who are looking on Hilton Head Island!” — J. Hudson “Becky is the ultimate real estate professional!” — B. Digioia “She went above and beyond the call of duty!” — P. Shepard Call Becky Herman today. You will not be disappointed!

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

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EXIT Hilton Head Realty “We are very excited to join the local business community and assist residents with their real estate needs,” said Cilliers. “At EXIT Hilton Head Realty we are committed to our customers’ satisfaction.” A portion of every transaction fee collected by EXIT International is applied to its charitable fund. To-date, over $2 Million has been pledged to Habitat for Humanity. Jerry D. McElroy has been in real estate for over 37 years starting his career in Conyers, Georgia. He relocated to Hilton Head Island in 1993 and married his wife Jean. He has achieved the following designation: ABR, ABRM, CRB, CRS, SRES, CFS, BPOS, SSSS, MRP, CIPS. Jerry’s motto is “I Work For You.” For three decades, Linda O’Neill’s expertise has helped her clients fi nd their dream homes. A native Washingtonian, Linda was managing broker of offi ces in MD, DC and VA. While vacationing, Linda fell in love with Hilton Head’s pet friendly beaches. She moved with her horse, dog and cat. Linda understands pets are family. She sells the pet friendly lifestyle. Andi Cornet, her husband Step and son Drew moved to Hilton Head from Connecticut in 1997. Andi brings her experience as a counselor to her 14 years as a realtor on HHI. She loves helping her clients fi nd the perfect home. 22 New Orleans Rd., Suite 3 & 4 Hilton Head, SC 29928 843.342.3948 ExitHiltonHeadRealty.com

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Andre’ Cilliers has been a Realtor in the Hilton Head Area for 15 years helping clients from all corners of the world. Andre’s slogan “It’s About Relationships “ sums up his approach to the business and as a result he has built a stellar reputation with his clients as well as within the real estate community.

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Eric Dollenberg Luxury & Resort Home Specialist

Beth Drake

Selling the Hilton Head Lifestyle

Eric Dollenberg is a Broker and award-winning Realtor serving Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, and the surrounding islands with RE/MAX Island Realty. Representing residents and second-home owners since moving to Hilton Head after graduating Duke University in 1995, Eric says the best part of practicing real estate is not about the property, but the people. Says client Sue Jablonski, recent Sea Pines buyer, “Eric took to heart our wants and needs, and protected our interests throughout our search and purchase. Every real estate agent should look to meet his standards.”

Beth Drake is passionate about selling real estate. Having a BFA in Interior Design gives her a unique perspective from assisting sellers stage their home to helping buyers envision a home’s true potential.

Eric can be found with his wife Hillary and two sons on the driving range when not showing property.

“Beth Drake is just fantastic to work with, we were lucky to ﬁ nd such a professional agent. Beth is a top negotiator and she got us an even better deal than we thought possible. She is a dedicated agent who cares about her clients and I recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.” — S.K.

SFR Certiﬁ ed, ABR, Broker RE/MAX Island Realty 99 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 cell 843.816.6489 edollenberg@aol.com EricDollenberg.com

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Her natural drive to excel shows in the number of successful transactions she has completed. Consistently ranked as one of the area’s top realtors, she and her team, including Beverly Wilburn, love helping their clients achieve their goals. Beth is one of only six local agents certiﬁ ed as a Marketing Specialist by the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.

BethDrake.com 843.422.7500

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Peirce Kelly Hunt Choose a Realtor. Not a Listing. People do better when they start by picking a trusted advisor than by falling in love ﬁ rst with a property. That’s one conclusion that the fastest-growing group in Dunes Real Estate made when they did a study of their clients’ success. 6 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 888.266.6518 PeirceKellyHunt.com

“That’s what changed the game for our clients,” said Jeff Hunt, one of the founding partners of Peirce Kelly Hunt. Finding a Realtor® who’s experienced in your kind of transaction – purchase, resale, investment – and familiar with the part of the market you’re interested in, “that’s how we formed the PKH team – with a spectrum of abilities.” Tim Peirce added, “Each one of us has a focus, a special area of expertise. We back each other up and add to each other’s know-how.” “The right Realtor helps you deﬁ ne your vision, your goal,” Bill Kelly said. “Folks have told us we’re dream-makers. We make sure it’s more than a dream.”

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Cindy Creamer

A family business; That is what we consider ourselves.˜ The gradual transition into the team our clients see today was natural.˜ It started with Charlie (former pilot) nearly 3 decades ago when he started Charter One.

Cindy Creamer is a real estate professional with a comprehensive sales and marketing background. She has been a Hilton Head Island resident for 33 years and has seen the area grow and mature into a beautiful place to visit, live and raise a family.

His son Andy (former banker) joined him in the 90s. Soon thereafter came nephews Tom (real estate attorney) and then Rich (developmental psychologist). We expect honesty, work ethic, and know-how from one another and we know that expectation is even greater from those that entrust us with some of the biggest decisions impacting their family.

She specializes in the luxury market, has the designations of Fine Home Specialists, Accredited buyers Representative and Short Sales and Foreclosure specialists.

888.675.7333 (REED) Info@ExploreHHI.com www.ExploreHHI.com

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She is the president-elect for the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, an organization she has been deeply involved with for eight years.

71 Lighthouse Road, Suite 300, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 843.298.2356 cindy@cindycreamer.com Lighthouse Realty CindyCreamer.com

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Give Charles, Frances, or Angela a Call!

(843) 681-3307 or (800) 267-3285

81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

Charles Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 215 Home - (843) 681-3000

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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13 ANGEL WING

37 OLD FORT DRIVE

OUTSTANDING ESTATE HOME AND PROPERTY – Miles of Water View and across the Port Royal Sound and out to the Atlantic. Breathtaking sun and moon rises. Along the bluff which was first sighted by Capt. William Hilton in 1663. 4 BR, Hobby Room, 2nd floor Sunroom, formal LR & DR, expansive Kitchen/Family Room. 3 car Garage, a to-die-for office and expansive rear Deck and courtyard pool. The vacant lot to the front could also be purchased. $1,695,000

ENJOY THE SUNSETS over Skull Creek and the sail boats leisurely traveling along the Intracoastal Waterway. This Hilton Head Plantation home has it all. 4 BR home features an elevator which allows for the master suite to be on the 2nd floor with its outstanding views. Other features include formal LR & DR, 1st floor Office plus and eat-in Kitchen and Family Room.The rear deck is expansive and has room under for Kayak storage. Short distance to the Country Club of Hilton Head clubhouse with its indoor/outdoor pools, tennis, dining, health club and golf course. $855,000

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND MARSHVIEW AT ITS FINEST – with expansive Elliott Creek and Marsh views, stately moss draped oaks and palmettos and at high tide you may even be able to kayak from your back yard. This Italian villa style home features 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, formal Living and Dining rooms, 1st ﬂoor ofﬁce or Den, Bonus room with burnished cherry paneling plus an expansive eat-in Kitchen/Family Room. Adjacent lot available. $799,000

GREAT LOCATION - 2nd row Skull Creek Sound homesite. Peek a boo view of the waterway, and just off the 10th fairway of the CCHH, a short distance to the Clubhouse with its dining, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and heath club. Near the waterway docks. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, formal LR, DR, plus Kitchen, Family Room. Common area has wood ﬂoors, high smooth ceilings, granite counters, S/S appliances. Also sun room, patio, screened porch, deck, and 2 car garage. $648,500

CONVENIENT LOCATION, CONVENIENT LIFESTYLE - Unique understated courtyard home with its private courtyard pool. Just a short distance to the boat docks along Skull Creek and fantastic sunsets over the water. Also very close to the Country Club of Hilton Head.This 3 BR, 2.5 BA Hilton Head Plantation home has a split bedroom floorplan with a 1st floor master and two up, formal LR & DR, Den, 2 car Garage, high smooth ceilings and wood floors.This home is a “10!” $563,000

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OYSTER REEF GOLF COURSE

15 SEABROOK LANDING DR.

48 BEAR CREEK DRIVE

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OUTSTANDING GOLF AND LAGOON VIEW. Cool breezes off Shell Creek make this Hilton Head Plantation home pretty neat. Located behind the 11th tee of the Country Club of Hilton Head, a par 3, with views of the entire hole, stately moss draped oaks and a lagoon. 3 Bedroom, 1st Floor Master with bedrooms upstairs, 2.5 Bath, Formal Living Room & Dining Room plus updated Kitchen and Family Room. High smooth ceilings, 2-car garage and 2nd row waterway. View, Convenient Location, andValue. $515,000

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. $435,000

OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in the exclusive Seabrook Landing neighborhood of Hilton Head Plantation. This marsh front homesite will allow for views to the 13th fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head and across the marsh to the sunsets over Skull Creek. In addition, residents of Seabrook Landing can enjoy all the beneﬁts of living in Hilton Head Plantation.$425,000

SHORT DISTANCE to Hilton Head Plantation’s Spring Lake Rec Area with its pool and tennis complex and to Dolphin Head Beach Park. This 3 BR home is located on a full sized mossdraped wooded homesite. It features a bright and open floor plan with oak floors, high ceilings, stainless appliances and granite tops.Also, a Carolina Room, fireplace and a Garage. $335,000

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6 SUMMERS LANE

618 SPANISH WELLS

32 PARKSIDE DRIVE

OUTSTANDING CURB APPEAL, Golf Course View, Short Distance to the Port Royal Sound.This open Hilton Head Plantation home has easy maintenance, great outdoor living space with 2 decks and a patio, and front entry courtyard. Mature landscaping, high ceilings, wood, tile and carpet ﬂoors. Split bedroom ﬂoorplan plus a den, skylights and clerestory window in the Living Room. Newer roof and HVAC system. $285,000

WONDERFUL private end of a cul de sac with a large wooded backyard and setting.There is open space to the front and back of the property - Great Location for a tree fort or a kids touch football game. This Palmetto Hall Lowcountry home features an updated granite kitchen/family room, 3 BR plus a large Bonus Room/Hobby Room, 3.5 baths, high smooth ceilings, wood ﬂoors, two-car garage, screened porch, ﬁreplace and more. $458,750

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. $425,000

WOODBRIDGE - Lagoon and park to the front and private woods to the back with this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Woodbridge. This home features a gourmet eat-in kitchen with updated cabinets and granite counters. The kitchen overlooks the large great room which features tray ceilings, ceiling fan and wood burning ﬁreplace. Other features are wood ﬂoors in the living areas and carpet in the bedrooms and bonus room, double vanities in the master bath and a separate shower. $315,000

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23 ASPEN HALL RD

20 W. MORNINGSIDE DRIVE

ISLAND WEST - Rosewood model with Bonus Room and Third Floor room. Formal Dining Room with a butlers pantry to the eat in Kitchen.The Great Room overlooks the private backyard to the woods. 5 bedrooms with a 1st Floor Master, 3.5 Baths and formal Living Room. Island West is getting a new entrance and is zoned for Okatie Elementary school. Neighborhood amenities include a Clubhouse, Community Pool, Fitness Center, Community Tennis, Security Gate and Leisure Trails. $364,000

FEATURES A LARGE FENCED IN BACK YARD overlooking the 4th green of the Island West golf course. Other features of this home include a first floor master, formal dining room, eat in kitchen with granite counters and fireplace in the great room. This home is a quick walk to the Island West amenities including pool, playground, and fitness center. Island West is located in the award winning Okatie school district. $343,900

POPULAR PINECREST NEIGHBORHOOD – Conveniently located near the Bluffton Parkway with easy access to HHI and the Beach or Downtown Savannah. Off the 7th fairway of the Pinecrest course and on a quiet dead end street. A Jordan floorplan with a Great Room, Carolina Room, Formal LR & DR, with wood floors plus a 1st floor Master Suite, mid floor Loft/Office or play area, 4 BR with 3.5 BA, 2 car Garage, mature landscaping near Schools and shopping. $333,323

WELCOME HOME to this two story, 1st ﬂoor master home with a Bonus Room in the Sandy Pointe neighborhood. This home features new carpet, granite kitchen counters, and a fenced in back yard. This home is in the Okatie school district and very close to the schools, grocery, shopping, and Station 300 family entertainment center. $195,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE REDUCED 2ND ROW SOUND $242,000 17 WILD TURKEY RUN MARSHFRONT $295,000 13 BEAR ISLAND RD MARSHFRONT $247,500 HAMPTON HALL 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE $179,000 11 HAMPSTEAD AVE $114,500 LOVELY OVERSIZED ONE BEDROOM CONDO overlooking the swimming pool. This condo has a balcony with access from the dining area as well as the master bedroom. There is assigned parking under the building. Brighton Bay is walking distance to Palmetto Bay Marina which has shops and dining. The beach is a bike ride away. $99,000

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JUST OFF THE BLUFFTON PARKWAY – a 1.23 acre corner commercial lot part of Bluffton Park Business Park. Located at the corner of Persimmon and Scott Way $215,000

BLUFFTON 38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000 COMMERCIAL 44 PERSIMMON ST. $$215,000 BOATSLIP 139 VILLAGE OF SKULL CREEK DOCK UP TO A ’44 BOAT $29,500

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CLASSIC H2 BUILDER home overlooking a park-

like setting of the 15th + 14th Fwys of the Golf Club. Formal LR w/coffered ceilings. DR w/wainscoting/ crown molding. Open Kitchen, Bk’fast + Family Room w/granite countertops + travertine floors. Elegant MBR. Each BR w/private BA, 2 Half BA’s + Office + Bonus Room w/kitchenette and Golfer’s Porch. $829,000

INCREDIBLE HOUSE AND GARDENS in The Golf Club. Quality built home + beautifully decorated w/4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + Bonus Room over a 3 Car Garage. Elegant LR & DR w/hardwood floors. Chef’s Kitchen opening to a spacious Family Room. Large Master Sauite + Study overlooking the 10th Fairway. $799,900

2ND ROW OCEAN VIEW HOME. Light filled open LR & DR + Family and Carolina Room each with a fireplace. Kitchen w/5 burner Decor gas range, cherry cabinets, SS appliances, hardwood, bamboo + tile floors. 4 BR, 3.5 BA quiet bedroom retreats. 3 Decks across the rear. 2 Car Garage. $799,900

ELEGANT SPACIOUS HOME with the ultimate outdoor living space overlooking the 18th Fwy + 17th Green + Lagoon of The Golf Club. Designer decorated home w/4 BR’s + 3.5 BA’s. Beautiful LR and DR. Chef’s Kitchen opening to the Breakfast/Family Room w/a wall of built-ins + a Wet Bar. Private MBR. Upstairs Golfers Porch. Loaded with upgrades. $739,000

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Marshside. Located in The Golf Club of Indigo Run. Sought after Great Room floor plan - open Kitchen, 3 BR’s each with their own Baths, Powder Room + Office/Study. All on one level. Hardwood Floors and much more. Fall 2014 completion. $659,000

CUSTOM BUILT. Designed perfectly for this panoramic wrap-a-round lagoon-golf view of private Bear Creek Golf Course. Great Room w/walls of glass. Cozy Den/Study w/fireplace. Custom Kitchen cabinetry w/granite counter tops + stainless steel appliances. Large MBR. Guest Bedrooms each w/ private Baths. Loft area + Office. $635,000

Incredible landscaping overlooking a lagoon + fairway. Large Great Room home w/4 BR’s or 3 BR’s (+ Bonus Room overlooking the view) + a Hobby Room and Screen Porch. Kitchen w/island and Breakfast area. Oversized Garage w/golf cart bay. High end appointments, granite, stone, hardwood floors and crown molding. $625,000

Custom Homes. Oversized beautiful homesite overlooking Otter Creek and close to Sunningdale Park, Pool + Tennis Courts. Great Room floor plan + Study, 4 BR’s and 4 Full BA’s. Hardwood floors. Late Summer 2014 completion. $599,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

THE CRESCENT

FABULOUS TOWNHOMES across the street from the CCHH and within walking distance to the Old Fort Pub and Skull Creek Marina. 3 BR’s and 3.5 BA’s. Top of the line appointments, private elevator + 2 car garage. Starting at $499,000.

SHIPYARD

BEAUTIFUL 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Hamilton Villa with hardwood floors and a large 2 car garage and storage rooms. Sellers added a nice deck for great outdoor living. Great permanent or 2nd home in private Shipyard Plantation. $239,000

THE MOST SPECTACULAR LAGOON TO SPACIOUS HOME overlooking the lagoon and SOUGHT AFTER CHARTWELL MODEL with

GOLF VIEW - overlooking the 8th green of the CCHH. Very open floor plan with a wall of glass overlooking the view. 3 BR’s + an Office/Den. Split bedroom plan. Used only as a second home. Immaculate condition! $439,000

2nd Green of private Bear Creek golf course. Over 2500 sq. foot with new hardwood floors and appliances. 4 Bedrooms or 3 Bedrooms plus a study. Large Master Suite, 2 Car Garage, large screened porch with a panoramic view. Quiet cul-de-sac street. $375,000

FOLLY FIELD

GREAT FIRST FLOOR Fiddlers Cove Villa. Updated Kitchen with granite countertops. Great location, walk to the Beach. Fully furnished. Used mainly as a second home.Great community tennis, pool and security. $126,000

4 BR’s, 3 BA’s in perfect condition. Spacious Back Porch with 3 skylights and 2 ceiling fans overlooking a private backyard. Very open floor plan. Spacious Great Room with fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Great Bedroom separation. Seller will consider a leaseback. $359,000

HOMESITES

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37 SEABROOK LANDING DRIVE: HILTON HEAD PLANTATION’S FINEST Situated on well over an acre lot nearly surrounded by water w/views of the PR Sound to Pinckney Island. Old-World glazing stucco exterior w/solid arched Mahogany doors w/glass throughout, solid Mahogany French doors in the back. Open eat in kitchen w/top of the line everything: 6 burner range w/griddle/3 ovens. This home boasts a Media-bonus or 4th BDR w/back bar, walnut ﬂoors, walk in closet. Study w/distressed custom cherry cabinetry, ceiling beams & gas ﬁreplace, wet bar w/direct water views, a butler’s pantry w/cherry cabinetry. The list goes on and on and on. Stunning outdoor living space w/pool, screened in porch, covered porch and grill area, even a kayak dock & deck. OFFERED FOR SALE AT $3,150,000 When you deal with Rick Saba, you don’t ever have to worry. He takes care of all details like it was his own investment. Trust him completely and he’s so easy to work with! — The Kay Family 2014

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Selling Island-wide for Over 24 Years with Over $224 Million Sold!

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28 BAYNARD COVE – A fabulous,new (2007) quality -built home with 5 bedrooms, stone floors, gourmet kitchen, heated pool/spa and 5 min walk to beach. $1,699,000

15 SPARTINA COURT – Popular Lowcountry design with 6 BR/4BA overlooking Calibogue Lake. Two car garage, screen porch, large dining room, great room. Community pool, tennis and spa. $935,000

Charming Low Country style home in popular “Rookery”. 1 min. walk to “Rookery” pool. 3BR/3BA,Carolina room, FP w. brick chimney. 1-car garage. $320,000

2532 GLENEAGLE GREEN – Enjoy the best seat at the Heritage Golf Tournament from the deck of this fully renovated 3 br/3 ba villa. $535,000 furnished.

SEA PINES – MARSH AND TIDAL CREEKS – Striking contemporary 3 br/3 1/2 ba with room for expansion. Marina, tennis and walk to beach. $1,150,000

33 SOUTH SEA PINES DRIVE – 3BR/3BA plus den, lg. pool, lagoon view, FP, walk to SP best beach and SB village. Selling “as is.” Great price. $599,000

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 – Architectural remodel in this elegant contemporary with 4 br/4 1/2 ba, two master suites, bamboo and tile floors, fenced yard, walking distance to Sea Pines Club, Lagoon Views, fenced yard, $699,000 Furnished.

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27 S LIVE OAK – SEA PINES – Oversized Sea Pines property located on a desirable dead end street with views of the Ocean Course and within walking distance of the beach and new Plantation Golf Club. $799,000

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ART THROUGH AUG. 2

ATHLETIC EVENTS ONGOING

AUG. 4-30

ONGOING

SOBA Exhibit: The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “East Suez,” a collection of very special paintings by Betty Hintz at the SOBA Gallery. 843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com Watercolor Memories, Here and There: SOBA presents “Watercolor Memories, Here and There,” a collection of paintings by award-winning artist Don Theodore on display at the SOBA Gallery. A reception to meet the artist will be held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the gallery. 843757-6586 or sobagallery.com

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THROUGH AUG. 23

Lowcountry Silks: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at Picture This Gallery. There will be a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8; and a gallery talk from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. 843-8425299 or www.picturethishiltonhead.com

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Kids Night Out!: Every Wednesday night at the Art Cafe. 843-785-5525

Rock Climbing and Bungee Trampoline: Monday-Friday during the day and Monday-Thursday at night at Up the Creek. $9 per person. Beach Yoga: 8 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is offering adult yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday, and yoga classes for children ages 5 and up every Sunday. Classes are complimentary for hotel guests and donation-based for all others. Proceeds will beneﬁ t the Hilton Head Humane Society. Located at the Sonesta Resort in Shipyard. 843842-2000 or www.sonesta.com/hiltonhead

AUG. 10

Moon Glow Beachside Yoga: 8-9 p.m. Join Outside Hilton Head’s Wellness guru, Amber Shadwick, for this hour-long yoga session under the full moon on the beach at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Open to all skill levels. All equipment provided. $25 per person. Reservations required. 843-686-6996

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AUG. 5-27

The Art of Teaching: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The Art of Teaching exhibition gives 10 artist/instructors of the Art League of Hilton Headâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular academy an opportunity to show their work. All have a variety of methods and inspiration and they make art for any number of personal reasons. The opening reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7; and demonstrations will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 9, Aug. 12 and Aug. 21. Located at Walter Greer Gallery, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843-681-5060

AUG. 7-10

Full Moon Kayak Tours: Join Outside Hilton Head for this unique guided kayak nature tour. No experience necessary for this fun and relaxing tour. $40 per person. Reservations required. 843686-6996

ONGOING

Moon Glow Yoga: One-hour class includes towels and mat. $25. The first class is Sunday, Aug. 10, and ongoing classes during every full moon. www. westinhiltonheadisland.com

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AUG. 14

HHI Rowing Team: Registration for the HHI Rowing Team will be held Thursday, Aug. 14, for parents and prospective rowers. 860-334-6111 or HHIC@yahoo.com

AUG. 23

10th Annual Golf Tournament: Hosted by Casey’s Sports Bar. All proceeds will beneﬁ t the Hilton Head Island Humane Association. 843-7852255 or www.caseyshhi.com

AUG. 30

Run for Ret: 8 a.m. Eighth annual Island Run for Ret, hosted by the RET Pediatric Cancer Foundation, will take place on the roads and trails of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The 5K run/walk is open to all levels and ages and will feature age brackets and overall prizes. 843-842-1979 or retfoundation.com

SEPT. 1

Labor Day 5K: May River Preserve in Bluffton will be hosting its inaugural Labor Day 5K. Participants will run lakeside the entire route through the community. An event that every family member can enjoy, complete with bounce houses. This year’s race will beneﬁ t the Hope Medical Project in Haiti, an organization close to many in the area and speciﬁ cally some of the May River Preserve and Reed Group team members.

SEPT. 13

Run for the Brave 5K: 8 a.m. Charity event to beneﬁ t Operation Homefront. Presented by Heritage Golf Group and sponsored by Hilton Head BMW. Located at Palmetto Hall Plantation. 843-681-1710 or www.active.com or www.palmettorunningcompany.com

SEPT. 27

Pedal 4 Kids: Pedal 4 Kids community ride is the largest bike event in the Lowcountry, with 100 percent of its proceeds beneﬁ ting the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. The event gives residents and guests of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to join their friends, family, co-workers, associates and neighbors in a group ride throughout the island’s beautiful pathways and parks. info@pedal4kids.com or www. pedal4kids.com

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EDUCATIONAL ONGOING

Honey Horn Nature Tour: Through Dec. 29 A guided tour at the Coastal Discovery Museum exploring natural sites and various gardens. Reservations recommended by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 223, or online at www.coastalidscovery.org.

THROUGH AUG. 28

Sea Turtle Talk: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum, these Turtle Talks include a one-hour indoor presentation led by an experienced staff member. The cost is $20 per adult and $15 per child (no children under 4). 843-689-6767, ext. 223

ONGOING

Salt Marsh Discovery: 10-11:30 a.m. Join the Coastal Discovery Museum for a hands-on tour of the salt marsh. As one of the most productive environments on the planet, the salt marsh functions as a ﬁ lter and nursery for the coast. Reservations recommended. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

ONGOING

Pennsylvania Genealogy Books for Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The Heritage Library has several books dealing with Pennsylvania genealogy for sale at the library. www.heritagelib.org

THROUGH OCT. 31

Plankton Discovery: 10-11:30 a.m. An indoor presentation about plankton and the role it plays in the salt marsh. Participants will use a plankton-collecting net to collect a plankton sample from the waters of Jarvis Creek. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children; reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

THROUGH SEPT. 30

Marine Science Expedition: Join the Coastal Discovery Museum through Sept. 30 for a two-hour marine science expedition aboard research vessel Spartina with marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn. From microscopic animals to dolphins, the possibilities are endless. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

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THROUGH OCT. 22

Butterfl y Discovery:Take a guided tour through the Karen Wertheimer Butterfl y Enclosure to get up close and personal with native butterfl ies. 843689-6767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

THROUGH SEPT. 30

Blue Crab Discovery: Visit Jarvis Creek to learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic blue crab. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting. Reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

ONGOING

Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Participants will be led around Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge by an experienced bird watcher from the Coastal Discovery Museum. 843-6896767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

ONGOING

Chef’s Table: 7-8 p.m. Don’t just go to dinner, create it! Visit Hilton Head Health’s new state-of-the-art Culinary Center, where participants experience hands-on and demonstration cooking. www.hhhealth.com/cac-class-schedule

AUG. 8

Family Fun Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This event will give the public an opportunity to see what the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn has to offer. There is no charge for admission. 843689-6767, ext. 223

FESTIVALS THROUGH AUG. 31

HarbourFest: Music, weekly fi reworks and family-friendly entertainment. Free to the public; located at the pavilion at Shelter Cove. Fireworks are scheduled for dusk Tuesdays, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. Guided kayak tours and boat cruises leave from Shelter Cove Harbour for a view of the fi reworks from the water. In addition to fi reworks, there will be entertainment like Cappy the Clown (6-9 p.m., Monday-Friday), as well as face painting, bounce houses, balloon animals, arts and crafts, and practice putting. 843-686-9098 or visit www. palmettodunes.com

AUG. 23

The Bluffton Boiled Peanut Festival: Held in the Promenade featuring a variety of vendors. The Kiddie Area will have a slew of games and activities. There will also be a Boiled Peanut Eating contest; Lil’ Goober and Lil’ Miss Peanut Contest; Overall Best Boiled Peanut; Most Creative Boiled Peanut and Most Traditional. Live music all day. 843-757-1010 or info@blufftonchamberofcommerce.org

SEPT. 3

Tailgate Festival: Noon-8 p.m. The Island Recreation Association hosts this festival at Shelter Cove Community Park. The Tailgate Festival is a new festival developed by the Island Recreation Association to beneﬁ t the Association’s Children’s Scholarship Fund to ensure that no child is denied recreational activities. 843-681-7273 or leah. arnold@islandreccenter.org

LIBRARY EVENTS ONGOING

Wee Read: 11 a.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Wednesday. Stories for 0-3 year olds and their adult caregivers at the Hilton Head Library. 843-255-6529, jbascom@bcgov.net or, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org

AUG. 4

Color Science: 2 p.m. at the Hilton Head Library. Children will have fun with color and light. They will take part in some colorful experiments that blend, mix and create amazing colors, and explore the properties of light and the effects that light can have on color. Dress for a mess! Space is very limited for this program. Registration is required. 843-255-6529

AUG. 5

The Pleasures of Classic Novels Book Club: 2 p.m. Hilton Head Library will host this new book club where you can gather to discuss some of the ﬁ nest books ever written. The Pleasures of Classic Novels Book Club will meet the ﬁ rst Tuesday in alternate months. Located at 11 Beach City Road. Free. 843-255-6525, gsimmons@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org August 2014 129

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HISTORY ONGOING

Irish Ancestry: Mondays. Are you Irish? Have you researched your family tree? The Heritage Library has a new volunteer who is very knowledgeable about researching Irish ancestry. Make an appointment with Beth to unlock the secrets of your Irish ancestors. 843686-6560

THROUGH AUG. 14

Capt. William Hilton and the Adventure: 11 a.m.-noon. Spend an hour with Capt. William Hilton and let him tell you about his life and voyages of discovery. Hilton was the commander of an expedition from Barbados in 1663 whose purpose was to aid in starting a colony in the Carolinas. Cost is $15 per person and reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

THROUGH DEC. 30

The Island’s Story: Learn from a docent at the Coastal Discovery Museum about the island’s earliest residents, the plantation era, Gullah culture and about modern development. Reservations recommended. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldisocvery.org

THROUGH DEC. 18

Honey Horn History Walk: 10-11:30 a.m. Travel back in time with the stories of Honey Horn’s past 200 years. You’ll learn about the planters, the northern hunters who visited in the winter, the islanders who worked on-site and the Hack Family, who lived at Honey Horn from 1950 until the late 1990s. Reservations recommended. 843-6896767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

THROUGH DEC. 18

Civil War Era: 3-4 p.m. Hilton Head was home to thousands of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Find out from a Coastal Discovery Museum docent why they were here and how they spent their time. Reservations recommended. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

THROUGH NOV. 13

Exploring Pinckney Island: 9-11 a.m. A brief historical and natural history overview is given followed by a walking

tour of this National Wildlife Refuge, including salt marsh and maritime forest. Wildlife may include variety of birds, alligators and marsh inhabitants. Reservations required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223, www.coastaldiscovery.org or info@coastaldiscovery.org

THROUGH DEC. 31

Forts of Port Royal: Learn about the area’s early explorers and the importance of the island during the Civil War, Mitchelville and the steam cannon. Reservations are required. 843-6896767, ext. 223, or www.coastaldiscovery.org

MEETINGS ONGOING

NAMI Connection Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m. Led by people and for people with mental illness to help each other move forward in recovery. NAMI Beaufort County provides programs to support people with mental illness and their families, always without charge. Located at Bluffton Okatie Outpatient Center, Classroom B. www.namibeaufortcounty.com

ONGOING

Memory Matters Weekly Support Group: 9:45-11:15 a.m. Weekly Wednesday support group for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia. Located at Memory Matters. 843-842-6688 or memory-matters.org

ONGOING

Daufuskie Island Merchants and Tourism Association: 8:30-10 a.m. The Daufuskie Island Merchants and Tourism Association meets the second Tuesday of the month. Volunteers are welcome to serve on the board and/or committees. 843-384-1887, 843-8427792 or www.thebinyahfoundation.org

ONGOING

Dementia Support Group: 10-11 a.m. The Many Faces of Dementia support group is offered for families and caregivers faced with various types of dementia. There is no cost or commitment to attend. The group meets on the second Monday of each month. 843290-6560, 843-757-9388 or dianne@ riversideatbelfair.com

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Caregiver Support Group: 3-4 p.m. Located at Palm Meadows Village, 80 Main St. Tidewater Hospice and Palm Meadows Village have joined together to present this monthly group to provide an outlet for people to share the joys and burdens of caring for a loved one. 843-689-9143

ONGOING

Liberal Men of the Lowcountry: The group was formed in response to the need for a forum for men with liberal views to have conversation, get involved in projects or causes relevant to their beliefs and have a forum for presentations from local organizations and other experts on topics of interest to the group. The group meets monthly for breakfast on Hilton Head Island. The group is seeking men that have similar liberal social and political views of the world, the country and the local area. The next meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m., Sept. 10, at the Indigo Run Clubhouse. 847-921-8188

MOVIES ONGOING

Poolside Movie: 8-10 p.m. Wednesday. Enjoy a fun summer night playing games and ﬂ oating on a tube at the Harbour Town pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. $15 for adults, $12 for children ages 12 and younger. Reservations are required. 843-842-1979 or www. seapines.com

AUG. 13

Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret: 6:30-8:30 p.m. A one-night exclusive screening. Located at Cinemark Bluffton. A groundbreaking feature-length environmental documentary following an intrepid ﬁ lmmaker as he uncovers the most destructive industry facing the planet today and investigates why the world’s leading environmental organizations are too afraid to talk about it.

MUSIC ONGOING

Gregg Russell Concerts: 8-9:30 p.m. Gregg Russell has become a classic at the Sea Pines Resort, and his concerts

are not to be missed. You’ll ﬁ nd him under Harbour Town’s Liberty Oak, entertaining children and adults. Complimentary. 843-842-1979

AUG. 13-14

The Sound of Charleston: 8-9:45 p.m. Experience the unique sounds that are part of Charleston’s rich musical heritage: gospel, Gershwin, light classics and jazz, all presented by professional artists in a 75-minute concert. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Tickets are $37. 843-842-2787 or tickets.artshhi. com

AUG. 15

Swampﬁ re Records Songwriter Showdown: Swampﬁ re Records is presenting a two-night, two-city songwriter showdown featuring Connor Christian, McKenzie Eddy and John Cranford. Each night will feature original songs by all three performers, as well as some collaborations and covers of each other’s material. The show will be held at the Big Bamboo Cafe on Hilton Head Island.

THROUGH NOV. 2

Brunch on the Water with Live Music at ELA’s: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. The brunch menu features Chef Meagen Mehaffey’s modern spin on the classics: eggs benedict, steak and eggs, omelette choices, blueberry-stuffed French toast and more. Martin Lesch plays keys most Sundays. To view the brunch menu, visit elasgrille.com. 843785-3030

THROUGH AUG. 31

Shannon Tanner: 6:30-8 p.m., Monday-Friday. An entertaining, multi-generational show that gets the crowd involved through energetic and animated singing and dancing. Located at the pavilion at Shelter Cove Harbour. www.palmettodunes.com/harbourfesthilton-head.php or 866-380-1778

AUG. 28

Hilton Head Island Jazz Fest: 5:3010 p.m. Presented by the Junior Jazz Foundation at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. There will be four different jazz performances. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. All proceeds beneﬁ t the Junior Jazz Foundation. 843-842-2787 or www.artshhi.com August 2014 131

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 1-30: FUN WITH ALBERT ... A

NATURE AND WILDLIFE AUG. 1-30

Fun with Albert: 7-7:45 p.m. Sundays. Join the Sea Pines Resort recreation team and mascot Albert the Alligator for photos and games on the lawn adjacent to the playground in Harbour Town. Complimentary. 843-842-1979 or www. seapines.com

AUG. 1-30

Crabby Encounters: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Spend your morning in search of Hilton Head Island’s largest crab species, the blue crab. Hermit crabs, laughing gulls, pelicans and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins may also make appearances. Supplies provided; catch and release. $15 for adults, $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations are required. 843-8431979 or www.seapines.com

AUG. 1-30

Family Freshwater Fishing: 9-10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Watch for turtles, alligators and birds as participants ﬁ sh for catﬁ sh, crappie and bream. Supplies and instructions provided; catch and release program. $15 for adults, $10 for ages 12 and younger. Reservations are required. 843-842-1979 or www. seapines.com

AUG. 7

Marsh Critters: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Children ages 7-12. $35 for nonmembers, $30 for members. 843689-6767, ext. 223

AUG. 14

Trawler Expedition: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Children ages 7-12. $35 for nonmembers, $30 for members. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

AUG. 21

Barrier Island Beach: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Children ages 7-12. $35 for nonmembers, $30 for members. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

ONSTAGE THROUGH AUG. 18

Shakespeare Summer Film Festival: 7 p.m. Monday. First Presbyterian Church will host the third annual Shakespeare Summer Film Festival. This event is free and open to the community. There will not be a movie Aug. 4. “Hamlet” will play Aug. 11 and “Shakespeare in Love” on Aug. 18. First Presbyterian is at 540 William Hilton Parkway. www.fpchhi. org, 843-681-3696 or 843-689-9890

THROUGH AUG. 3

Animated Movie Musical Madness: 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., A Main Street Youth Theatre program for rising ﬁ rst-graders to rising sixth-graders. It’s time to “Let It Go!” An exciting week of musical theater song and dance from the great animated movie musicals. Become your favorite prince or ice princess, or a famous dancing crab and mermaid. There will be a ﬁ nal small showcase for parents. Bring a small snack and wear comfortable clothes to groove and dance. $185 camp fee and $10 registration fee. 843-816-0754, 843-338-6230 or www.myst.org

AUG. 4-8

It’s Fosse! Part 1 Intermediate/ Experienced Dancers: 10:30 a.m.noon. $100 per week; It’s Fosse! Part 2 Beginner Level Dancers, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $65 per week; Learn Your Part! Scene Study All Levels, 2-3:30 p.m., $100 per week. 843-384-72-14 or www. msyt.org

AUG. 5-7

Second City: 8-9:45 p.m. What do John Belushi, Bill Murray, John Candy, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell have in common? They’re all alums of Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy theater and an American treasure. Second City presents Happily Ever Laughter, a hilarious revue featuring some of the best sketches, songs and improvisation from its 53-year history. Tickets are $44. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. 843-842-2787 or tickets. artshhi.com

AUG. 11-15

It’s Fosse! Part 1 Intermediate/ Experienced Dancers: 10:30 a.m.noon. $100 per week; It’s Fosse! Part

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Tiger Bass Series

returns to Hampton Lake BY MIKE CALVERT

he Tiger Bass Race Series is a great example of community working together to create an event focusing on ﬁ tness, family, fun and philanthropy. The race, which is held at Hampton Lake, was created in 2008 and has evolved over the years. In 2009, a 1-Mile Fun Run/ Walk was added. In 2012, a 12K Run was initiated, incorporating lake trails at this Bluffton community. This year’s event, the 7th annual Tiger Bass Race Series, will include a 5K-, 12K- and 1-Mile Fun Run. It will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. The race committee hopes to reach its goal of 500 participants and make a donation to Bluffton Self Help, whose mission is to help Blufftonians in critical need of short-term ﬁ nancial assistance and food and clothing, while supporting them to become more self-reliant. In 2013, Tiger Bass Race organizers hoped to have 250 participants and raise $10,000 for Bluffton Self Help. They exceeded their goals with 300-plus runners and more than 60 sponsors. This success meant that they were able to donate $12,000 to Bluffton Self Help. The race has become a signature event for the community because of the strong participation and enthusiasm from its attendees, volunteers, sponsors and Hampton Lake property owners. Here are a few types of runners the Tiger Bass race attracts: • Maria Shields is an avid runner with a passion for racing. She started running at 45 years

DETAILS What: 7th annual Tiger Bass 5K/12K When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 Where: Hampton Lake, Bluffton Details: If registered before Sept.17, the 5K is $30; the 12K is $35; the 1-mile fun run is $15 Contact: 843-815-1718, rob@ palmettorunning.com, www. tigerbassrun.com old and has participated in over 200 races, from 5K to 100-mile ultra-marathons. She is the current record holder for the Women’s American Masters record age 60-64 for the 100-mile ultra-marathon. Her record time is 21 hours, 22 minutes. • Nash Mills started running at the ripe old age of 6. His father, Howard, is his coach and trainer. When he was in the fi rst grade he decided to join the running club at Lady’s Island Elementary School. His fi rst big 5K race was the Beaufort Shrimp Festival. He came in second place in the 6-12 age group. He is now 10 years old and has run in more than 100 races. • Tom Ruyle has been running for 35 years. He ran in the very fi rst Tiger Bass Race and now serves on the Tiger Bass Race committee, where he is instrumental in course development. His biggest running achievement, to date, has been qualifying for and running the Boston Marathon. • The Palmetto Running Company team looks forward to the race every year. The Palmetto Running Company offers the latest and greatest shoe, apparel and running/walking accessories along with a proper shoe fi ttings for local runners. M August 2014 133

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 15: Dog Days of Summer ... Aug

2 Beginner Level Dancers, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $65 per week; Learn Your Part! Scene Study All Levels, 2-3:30 p.m., $100 per week. 843-384-72-14 or www.msyt.org

ONGOING.

Comedy Magic Cabaret: Sunday nights at Kingﬁ sher. A great show for the whole family! $10 for children ages 5 and up.

OTHER ONGOING

Fire Juggling: 8 and 9 p.m. Come to Up the Creek every Monday and Wednesday and see a free ﬁ re juggling show.

ONGOING

Fireworks at the Docks: Sundown: Every Tuesday at Up the Creek.

AUG. 15

Dog Days of Summer: 5-9 p.m. The Bluffton Sunset Party series continues with its fourth event of 2014, the Dog Days of Summer Sunset Party. This rockin’ hot summer night celebration on the May River will be held at Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. Tickets will be available at the door for $5; free for children 12 and under. 843-757-8520 or www.blufftonsunsetparty.com

AUG. 16-30

Recycle Your Shoes: Outside Hilton Head customers are encouraged to bring in donations of new or used unwanted shoes, and in return receive special discounts on in-stock footwear in the store. Most of the reusable shoes will be distributed to micro-enterprise programs that create jobs in Haiti and other poor nations. 843-686-6996 or jessie@outsidehiltonhead.com

AUG. 17

Biscuits, Blessings and Ice Cream: 4 p.m. A blessing of the animals by the pastors followed by an ice cream social. First Presbyterian Church. www.fpchhi. org or call 681-3696

AUG. 24

Waterworks Back-to-School Party: 12:15 p.m. Families are invited to a waterworks back-to-school party at First Presbyterian Church. There will be water

slides and refreshments. Free. www. fpchhi.org or call 681-3696

AUG. 1-30

Lowcountry Games & Stories: 8–9:15 p.m. Thursday in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Games, activities, ghost stories and toasting marshmallows around a campﬁ re. Reservations are required. $13 for adults, $10 for ages 12 and younger. 843-842-1979

THROUGH AUG. 7

Parents Night Out: 6-9 p.m. The Sandbox: An Interactive Children’s Museum offers Parents Night Out on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Cost for Sandbox members is $20 per child; nonmembers, $30 ﬁ rst child, $20 for siblings. 843-842-7645, www.thesandbox.org or crinehart@thesandbox.org

THROUGH SEPT. 26

Sunset Cruise and Daufuskie Island Party: Enjoy an amazing sunset, live music and complimentary island rum punch on the water then stop over at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company for a couple of drinks. 843-608-6965

SEPT. 19-20

Princess Warriors Blueprint for Victory: 6-8 p.m. Sept. 19, and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 20. The Princess Warriors are preparing for their Fall Women’s Retreat. Lunch and childcare will be provided. $30 per ticket. 843338-9000

SALTY DOG EVENTS SUN., WED.

Jumping Jacks Kids Show: 6-7 p.m. Jackson and Maggie Events perform sing-along and kid-friendly music at the courtyard stage in front of the Wreck of the Salty Dog. www.saltydog.com

MON.-FRI

The Singing Frog Kidz DJ Dance Party: 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Familyfriendly top 40 dance party music with hoola-hoop contests, costumes and prizes on the courtyard stage in front of the Wreck of the Salty Dog. www. saltydog.com

SATURDAYS

The Music Lady’s Kids Show: 6:30

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mmer ... Aug. 16-30: Recycle your shoes ... AUG.

You’re a Good Man,

Charlie Brown E

very time I hear about the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” it brings back warm memories of my ride-to-school car-buddy Bob back in the late ‘60s. Bob and I were students together at Palm Beach Junior College and performed together in many productions. Bob stood about 5 feet, 3 inches, and always looked up to my 5-foot, 8-inch frame with a mischievous grin. Bob has a Robert Goulet voice and it was always astounding to me what came out of that small framed body. Bob was one year ahead of me and in my senior year, Bob made his way to the Great White Way to seek fame and fortune. To both our delights, Bob was cast as the second Charlie Brown in the offBroadway show. So in 1969, I stood in front of my television set, tears streaming down my face with joy for my friend who waved to me from the Charlie Brown ﬂ oat in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. And so today, I have a warm memory of my friend Bob as I write about the May River Theatre’s version of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The producer of the show is Ed Du Puis, with direction by Christine Grefe and Terri Hsu. Musical director is Beth Corry. The play will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays from Aug. 8-24 at the Ulmer Auditorium at Bluffton Town Hall. The intimate cast of seven includes Benji Morgan as Charlie Brown; Kelley Ard as Lucy; Luke Cleveland as Linus; Adam Rich

PHOTO BY ALEC BISHOP

BY BARBARA K. CLARK

May River Theatre will host “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Aug. 8-24 at the Ulmer Auditorium at Bluffton Town Hall.

as Schroeder; Henry Dreier as Snoopy; Ellie Friedman Beck as Woodstock; Emily Rice as Sally and Brittany Horlbeck as Frieda. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” premiered off-Broadway in 1967 at Theatre 80 in the East Village and closed in 1971. It was based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, Peanuts. The original music and book were written by Clark Gesner. It was brought back to Broadway in 1999 with a total revamp and won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. The actors are ready and raring to go. “Even before rehearsals started they were interacting with one another in their Charlie Brown characters,” said Grefe. “This is a fun show for all ages and great summer entertainment.” Tickets for the show are available by calling the box ofﬁ ce at 843-815-5581. Box ofﬁ ce hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. All reserved seats are $25. M August 2014 135

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WHAT TO DO

AUG. 23: Boiled Peanut Festival

Programs For Exceptional People hosting annual gala

rograms for Exceptional People is hosting its annual PEP Gala on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Sea Pines Country Club. The gala begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, a silent auction, and live music by the Fan Pipers. Following the silent auction there will be dinner and a live auction. The night will continue with dance and music provided by the DJ Mike Taylor. Tickets can be purchased for $75 at 10 Oak Park Drive or by calling 834-681-8413. All proceeds will benefi t the Program for Exceptional People. Programs for Exceptional People is an organization that helps empower adults with special needs in southern Beaufort County. It encourages independence and helps fi nd opportunities for employment such as stuffi ng

envelopes, packing products for shipping, handling magazine insets and general cleaning. PEP creates a friendly atmosphere that embodies social growth and maturity. PEP provides programs and services that are designed to fi t the individual needs of its members. PEPPERS attend the program from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. fi ve days a week. PEP strives to help teach their exceptional adults the skills of independent living, utilizing local resources and self-advocacy. Through PEP the members make friendships, learn social and vocational skills, and participate in recreational activities such as ballroom dance lessons at the Fred Astaire studio in Bluffton. PEP helps their PEPPERs fi nd a place to discover empowerment, employment, independence and inclusion. M

p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Beth Green performs kid’s show. On the courtyard stage in front of the Wreck of the Salty Dog. www.saltydog.com

Tie-Dying Fun: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Make your own tie-dye Salty Dog T-shirt. Located behind the Wreck of the Salty Dog.

ONGOING

Chalk Art: A great opportunity for kids to be kids while showcasing their artistic talents on The Salty Dog Chalk Wall in the courtyard by the Wreck of the Salty Dog. www.saltydog.com Face Painting: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Face painting fun by local artists located in the courtyard by Jake’s Cargo.

MON.-FRI.

Jake’s Hula Hoop Contest: 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday, A great opportunity for kids to show off their skills with the Hula Hoop. www.saltydog.com StoryBook Time at The Salty Dog: 12:30 p.m. The Legend of Jake the Salty Dog comes alive in a daily reading with an appearance from Jake the Salty Dog in the courtyard.

VOLUNTEER AUG. 23

Boiled Peanut Festival: Noon-5 p.m. The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is actively seeking vendor and sponsors for the 2014 Boiled Peanut Festival. 843-757-1010 or info@ blufftonchamberofcommerce.org

AUG. 26-29

Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry Fall Registration: Noon-5 p.m. Located at 1-B Kittie’s Landing Way in Bluffton and 4 Oak Park Drive in Hilton Head. A local nonproﬁ t organization providing literacy instruction for adults in Beaufort County. Registration fee is $60 for the entire program year. 843-815-6616 or 843-681-6655

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

John Pinel, general manager of Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet, presents a check to Bluffton Self Help. From left, Lili Coleman, executive director of Bluffton Self Help; Audre’ Reichenbach, business development, and Pinel.

Charter One Realty donated another new truck to Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

ong Cove Yacht Club hosted the kids from the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head for their annual boating, dolphin sighting and picnic.

All Saints Episcopal Church Garden Tour presented $27,000 in funding to local charities.

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GET IN THE SPOTLIGHT To submit photos from your event or party e-mail 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.

Rodney Engard, president of Engard Real Estate Company, presented the Engard Scholarship Student of the Year Award to Casey White of Okatie. He also presented the award for Teacher of the Year to retired Lt. Col. John Carothers of the Army JROTC program at Bluffton High School, who graciously declined and passed the award on as a scholarship to a star student, Eric Guerrero.

Hilton Head Hospital Auxiliary presented scholarship funds for the students enrolled in health and science programs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Pictured from left; Lew Wessel, chairman of the Annual Auxiliary Golf Tournament; Dr. Vicky Leitz, TCL Foundation chairman; Louise Mathews, TCL Foundation executive director; Marty Eidemiller, Auxiliary vice president; Dr. Richard Gough, TCL president; and Bob Powell, Auxiliary president.

ids and adults celebrate the Fourth of July in Hilton Head Plantation with fun activities and a parade.

PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

Pet of the Month: Elle was left behind in a home when her people moved away. Her trust in people has been broken. The staff is trying to rebuild this but it has been a slow go. She is very sweet to the staff and is often welcomed as an office dog. For more information on Elle call the Hilton Head Humane Association at 843-6818686 or visit www.hhhumane.org.

After two years of construction, Weniger Plastic Surgery and May River Dermatology have moved to their new location in Bluffton.

Jamison Consultants Behavioral Center celebrated its opening in Bluffton with a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house.

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Junior Jazz Foundation gears up for first festival BY MEGAN MATTINGLY-ARTHUR

he Junior Jazz Foundation, in collaboration with The Jazz Corner, will host the Hilton Head Island Jazz Fest: Jazz for All Ages on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The festival will feature performances by local students and accomplished jazz musicians, with a strong focus on supporting jazz preservation and education. Proceeds from the Hilton Head Island Jazz Fest will benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation, the philanthropic outreach effort of one of Hilton Head Island’s most popular jazz clubs, The Jazz Corner. Hosting the upcoming festival is a dream come true for The Jazz Corner owner and local jazz musician, Bob Masteller, who plans to make it an annual event. “I’ve dreamed about this for a really long time,” he said. “There have been different jazz festivals and so forth on the island, but none have been held to directly benefit the future of jazz and the younger generations of jazz musicians that are a fundamental part of our existence. Both The Jazz Corner and the Junior Jazz Foundation support young people through education and live performance.” The festivities will kick off with a pre-festival musician clinic from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The musician clinic will be led by world-renowned pianist and composer, Noel Freidline, and is open to students from communities throughout the Lowcountry. At the main event, “(festivalgoers) can expect, first and foremost, to hear great jazz,” Masteller said. “This year, we

wanted to start with something basic, but also something very meaningful and that’s why we wanted to do a celebration of the American art form of jazz featuring some of the younger people and a couple of groups that illustrate the great history of jazz.” The three-set Hilton Head Island Jazz Fest: Jazz for All Ages event will kick off at 7 p.m. with performances of American jazz standards by some of the Junior Jazz Foundation’s most-talented students or, as Masteller calls them, “rising stars.” Masteller’s Jazz Corner Quintet, along with vocalist Gina Rene, take the stage at 8 p.m. to perform a salute to some of the genre’s most-notable golden age artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horn, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong. From 9-10 p.m., The Noel Freidline Quartet will close out the evening with a rousing tribute to American jazz composers Burt Bacharach, Henry Mancini and Johnny Mandel; the quartet will reprise its jazz composers tribute at The Jazz Corner, located at 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30. Tickets to the Hilton Head Island Jazz Fest cost $15 for adults and $8 for students, and student participation in the prefestival musician clinic is free. To learn more about the Hilton Head Island Jazz Fest, call the Junior Jazz Foundation at 843681-9100 or visit thejuniorjazzfoundation.org, or contact The Jazz Corner at 843-842-8620 or visit www.thejazzcorner.com. For ticketing information, call 843-842-2787. M August 2014 139

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SUNDAY

Bomboras: 6 p.m., Glenn Jacobs The Jazz Corner: Deas Guyz (Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31), Dixieland Jam (Aug. 31) and The Headliners (Aug. 3) Old Oyster Factory: 6-9 p.m., Sara Burns Old Town Dispensary: 7-10 p.m. Harden & Crenshaw (Aug. 3, 17, 31) Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m. Jordan Ross Ruby Lee’s: Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band (Aug. 3, 17); The Groovetones (Aug. 10, 31), Earl Williams, Alexander Newton (Aug. 24) Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross

MONDAY

Bomboras: 6 p.m., Rotating, Brad Wells and Josh Kirk Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Mike Wilson and Dave Wingo The Jazz Corner: The Martin Lesch Band Liberty Oak: 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell Old Oyster Factory: 6-9 p.m., Sara Burns Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh Ruby Lee’s: Sterling and Shuvette Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross

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Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Reid Richmond ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 6-9 p.m., Tommy Crenshaw (Aug. 5, 12 and 19) The Jazz Corner: Swingin’ and Bob Masteller’s All-Star Quintet Liberty Oak: 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell Old Oyster Factory: 6-9 p.m., Sara Burns Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m., Chris Jones Ruby Lee’s: Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross Vintage Prime: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Cheryl Christine at the Grand Piano

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WEDNESDAY

Bomboras: 6 p.m., Craig Coyne. Half price on premium whiskey and bourbon from 4-7 p.m. Charbar: 7 p.m., Whitley Deputy The Jazz Corner: The Bobby Ryder Quartet (Aug. 27) and The Earl Williams Quartet (Aug. 6 and 20) Kingﬁ sher: 6:30 p.m., Pete Carroll Liberty Oak: 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell Old Oyster Factory: 6-9 p.m., Sara Burns Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh Ruby Lee’s: Reggie Deas and Lavon Stevens Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross Vintage Prime: 7-10 p.m., Cheryl Christine and Roy Franco

THURSDAY

Bomboras: 6 p.m., Glenn Jacobs Charbar: 7 p.m., Mike Bagentose ChowDaddy’s: 9 p.m.-12 a.m., The Local Visitors The Jazz Corner: Lavon & Louise Kingﬁ sher: 6:30 p.m., David Wingo Liberty Oak: 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell Lowcountry Produce Market Cafe: 5-9 p.m., Tommy Crenshaw Old Oyster Factory: 6-9 p.m., Sara Burns Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams and Alexander Newton (Aug. 7, 14), Target the Band (Aug. 21, 28) Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross Shelter Cove Harbour: 7-9 p.m., Shannon Tanner (Aug. 7 and 12) Vintage Prime: 8 p.m., Deas Guyz, $10 cover

FRIDAY

Bomboras: 6 p.m., Reid Richmond Charbar: 7 p.m., Tommy Dargan Sims Jamaica Joe’s at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis: 4-7 p.m., The Local Visitors The Jazz Corner: Deas Guyz (Aug. 1), Vic Varner & Friends (Aug. 8), The Will Snyder Trio (Aug. 15), The Bobby Ryder Quintet (Aug. 22) and The Noel Freidline Quartet (Aug. 29) Liberty Oak: 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell Old Oyster Factory: 6-9 p.m., Sara Burns Old Town Dispensary: 7-10 p.m. Harden & Crenshaw (Aug. 15, 22 and 29) Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh Ruby Lee’s: Lavon Stevens and Louise Spencer (Aug. 1, 8, 22), Deas Guyz (Aug. 8, 15, 29) Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross Up the Creek: 7 p.m., Chilly Willy Band (Aug. 1), La Bodega (Aug. 8), Brad Wells (Aug. 15), Horan Brothers (Aug. 22) and Groove Town Assualt (Aug. 29) Vintage Prime: 8-11 p.m., The Headliners (Aug. 1, 15, 22 and 29), 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Vinyl on Fire

Quintet (Aug. 23) and The Noel Freidline Quartet (Aug. 30) Liberty Oak: 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Stepping Stones Quarterdeck and Topside: 5-9 p.m., Chris Jones Ruby Lee’s: Groovetones (Aug. 2), Earl Williams and Alexander Newton (Aug. 9), Lavon Stevens and Louise Spencer (Aug. 16), Sherling and Shuvette (Aug. 30). Sea Pines Beach Club: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross Up the Creek: 7 p.m., Chilakaya (Aug. 2), Lee Tyler Post (Aug. 9), Low Country Boil (Aug. 16) and Chilakaya (Aug. 22)

SATURDAY

Bomboras: 6 p.m., Reid Richmond Captain Woddy’s: 7-10 p.m., Harden & Crenshaw (Bluffton) Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Nick Poullin, Derrick and Sammy Coligny Stage: 6-8 p.m., The Local Visitors Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 5-7:30 p.m. The Jazz Corner: Deas Guyz (Aug. 2), Vic Varner & Friends (Aug. 9), The Will Snyder Trio (Aug. 16), The Bobby Ryder

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DINING

tacos

THE BEST FISH On an elemental level, the fi sh taco can be reduced to a very simple equation: Fish + Tortilla = Fish Taco. What a restaurant adds to those basic ingredients makes all the difference in the world. Here is a look at the best fi sh tacos you can fi nd in the Lowcountry.

You don’t have to travel to Baja, Calif., for these West Coast favorites. Plenty of restaurants are serving them up with style right here at home. PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

GET IT HERE  Big

Bamboo

GET IT HERE  Holy

Tequila

GET IT HERE  Chow

Daddy’s

GET IT HERE  Marley’s

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GET IT HERE  Nacho

GET IT HERE  San

Baby’s

GET IT HERE  One

Miguel’s

Hot Mama’s

GET IT HERE  Captain

Woody’s

SO... WHO HAS A FAB FISH TACO? THE RESULTS ARE IN. We asked our Facebook followers who serves the best ﬁ sh tacos.THE PEOPLE SAY: Amigos-Bluffton Big Bamboo Black Marlin Captain Woody’s Chart House Chow Daddy’s The Cottage

Dunes House Fiesta Fresh Holy Tequila Hudson’s Marley’s Mi Tierra Nacho Baby’s

Old Town Dispensary One Hot Mama’s Roastﬁ sh & Cornbread San Miguel’s Santa Fe Cafe August 2014 143

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CocoNutz Looking for a great place to watch the big game? Look no further than CocoNutz, which offers 17 HDTVs and a big screen. Enjoy nightly happy hour steals, drink specials and Chef Brad’s “Smoker Menu” with some of the best barbecue on the island. The sports bar also offers Gator’z Pizza, famous for the 20-by-20 “Mega Pizza.” 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-0043, www.hhibeachandtennis.com

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Atlanta Bread Company: 45 Pembroke Drive 342-2253. BLD Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 689-5560. LD Carolina Café: The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 6814000, ext. 7045. BLD Chart House: 2 Hudson Road. 342-9066. LD Crazy Crab (north): 104 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, 843-681-5021, www. thecrazycrab.com. LD Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: 840 William Hilton Parkway. 6818106. LD Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill: 435 William Hilton Parkway. 3426626. LD

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 342-8808. BLD

Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 681-8425. www. lebistromediterranean.com. D

Frankie Bones: 1301 Main Street. 682-4455. LDS

Relish Cafe: 430 William Hilton Parkway, Pineland Station. 3424800.

French Bakery: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-5420. BL Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road. 681-2772. www. hudsonsonthedocks.com. LD Il Carpaccio: If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this hidden gem tucked away in Pineland Station is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood burning oven, imported from Italy. TRY THIS: Vitella Piemonteste; veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms and Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce, $16.95. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-9949. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD

Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 689-3999. LDS Mangiamo!: 2000 Main Street. 682-2444. LD Munchies: 1407 Main Street. 785-3354. LD New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr. 689-2222. LD OKKO: 95 Mathews Dr. 341-3377. LD Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive. 681-2386. DS Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 681-4329. LD Pan Fresco Ole: 55 Matthews Dr. 681-5989. LD August 2014 145

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DINING Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 342-4472. 

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Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. 

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Ruby Lee’s: Specializing in sports, blues and soul food, Ruby Lee’s is an experience to savor. Appetizers, entrees and tempting desserts. Full bar service and HDTVs featuring all premium sports packages. Entertainment featuring local and regional artists in blues, jazz and more. TRY THIS: Ox Tail Stew; served over white rice and collard greens. $15.95. 46 Wild Horse Road. 6817829.  Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 681-3663.  Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station, 6896823. Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570.  Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 689-6744.  Tapas: 95 Mathews Drive, Suite B5, Hilton Head Island. 681-8590.  TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street. 681-2900.  Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 681-4000.  Up the Creek Pub & Grill: 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina. 681-3625. 

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

WiseGuys Restaurant and Lounge: 1513 Main Street. 8428866.  Yummy House: 2 Southwood Park Drive. 681-5888. 

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843: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 681-8843.  Alexander’s: 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999.  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  Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 7851191.  Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1165.  Bistro 17: 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. www.

bistro17hhi.com.  Boneﬁ sh:890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3772.  Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 785-5007.  Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488.  Carolina Seafood House: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 8420084.  Roastﬁ sh & Cornbread:70 Marshland Road. 342-2996.  Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 8422626.  Coconutz Sportz Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 8420043  Conroy’s: Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499.  ELA’s Blu Water Grille: Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards. Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch Monday - Friday

THE MONTHLY RECIPE

Chicken Marinade Ingredients: • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, ﬁ ne sliced • 2 cloves garlic • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 2 tablespoons brown sugar • 1/4 cup olive oil • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 1 green onion, chopped

Directions: 1: Combine marinade ingredients. 2: Place in glass bowl or dish that will hold chicken in single layer. 3: Add chicken; let marinate a minimum of 4 hours 4: Turn occasionally (may be left in fridge, covered overnight). 5: Remove chicken from marinade. 6: Grill chicken on barbecue, basting with marinade at intervals, or bake 30 to 45 minutes in 350 F degree oven.

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DINING 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

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

Flora’s Italian Cafe: 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 842-8200. D

Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044.

Gator’z Pizza: HHI Beach & Tennis Resort. 842-0004. D

Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Voted one of the Island’s best for 21 years. Casual, affordable waterfront dining featuring delicious local specialties. Meals served on the spacious deck or indoors in an old world Mediterranean setting with a view of the water. Free live musical entertainment. After dinner, catch a show at the comedy club upstairs. TRY THIS: Broiled Seafood Medley: Shrimp, scallops, deviled crab and

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: Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 341-8058. BLDS Island Bagel & Deli: Fresh baked

tilapia, with rice pilaf and vegetables. $19.99. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4442. www.kingfis erseafood.com. DO 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: You can be a meat lover or a vegetarian, with choices from Lebanese steaks, lamb, seafood, vegetables and gluten free appetizers. Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill focuses on homemade recipes from Lebanon using ingredients such as olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and garlic. TRY THIS: Grilled shish kabob combo; Grilled chicken kabob, beef kabob and kafta kabob served with rice and seasonal vegetables. $22. 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 842-9991, mediterraneanharbour. com. DO

New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr., Ste. 105. 689-2229. 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. 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. 842-9463. LD Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. LD

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DINING Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: 17 Harbour Side Lane. 7857575. D San Miguel’s: Enjoy the island’s best selection of margaritas while taking in amazing views of the water from the outdoor bar overlooking Shelter Cove Marina. The menu features all the traditional items you would expect to find at a Mexican restaurant, plus several sophisticated dishes such as Enchiladas del Mar and Shrimp Veracruz. Did we mention the margaritas? The Cadillac on the rocks must be tasted. TRY THIS: Deluxe Burrito topped with enchilada sauce and scallions, served with Mexican rice, $10.95. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 7853838. 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 event. TRY THIS: Grouper Piccata; Sauteed with lemon, butter, white wine and capers. $26. 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. LD Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive Crowne Plaza Resort. 842-2400. Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 842-4090 Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 6813625. LDO YoAddiction!: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3335 XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 341-8080.

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Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 785-8226. LD Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 785-3474. LD

Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 3412664. LD Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road. 686-9888. LD Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 785-7700. LD Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 785-2466. LD Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and the only 100 percent freshly oven roasted turkey breast on the island. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, Hellmann’s mayonnaise and 28 years of experience. 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. 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, 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 Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-4950. LDS 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. 689-2662 LDO Bayley’s: 130 Shipyard Drive. 8422400. BD British Open Pub: 1000 William

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Orange Leaf Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve, choose-your-own toppings frozen treat destination at the new Shelter Cove Towne Centre shopping complex. Sixteen rotating unique ﬂ avors are prepared fresh daily with fat free milk and mixed up in proprietary serving machines that make for a richer, creamier treat. Find a selection of at least 35 toppings, ranging from kid-friendly gummy bears to tree-hugging granola. All fruit toppings are prepared fresh daily and rotate seasonally. 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island 843-689-5323, orangeleafyogurt.com

Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 686-6736.  Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 6867427.  Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road. 686-7665.  Captain Fishy's: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 671-3474.  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 home-

TRY THIS Wedding Cake: You’ll love this Froyo so much, you just may marry it. $0.55 per ounce.

made chips, $13.99. 6 Target Road. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com.  Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-2255.  Catch 22: 37 New Orleans Plaza. 7856261.  Charbar Co.: Executive chef Charles Pejeau’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving award winning 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 Ofﬁ ce Park Rd., Suite 213. Park Plaza, 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 August 2014 149

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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. 785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com.D Chow Daddy’s: This new restaurant, located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road, is using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. The menu will feature salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 9 p.m. to close. 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.

Earle of Sandwich Pub: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 785-7767. LD Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road. 785-5399. O Fat Baby’s: 120 Arrow Road. 8424200. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 785-4788. LD FlatBread Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi com. French Kiss Bakery: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 687-5471. BL Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 842-3131

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

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

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

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

CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 671-2779. LD

Gruby’s New York Deli: 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 842-9111. BL

Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 341-2333. D Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 363-2722. LD DelisheeeYo: One of Hilton Head’s 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 fro yo 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. 785-3633. www. delisheeeyo.com. Daniel’s Restaurant and Lounge: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-9379. www.danielshhi.com. LD Dough Boys: 1-B New Orleans Road. 686-BOYS. doughboyshhi.com. LD Flatbread Grill and Bar: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-2225. www. flatbreadgrillhhi.com. LDO DryDock: 21 Office Park Road. 8429775.LDO

Harbourside Burgers and Brews: Relax and unwind in a casual outdoor setting with captivating views of Calibogue Sound. That’s the island vibe at Harbourside Burgers & Brews, a friendly open-air café, nestled beneath the shade of ancient oaks, including Harbour Town’s famed and majestic Liberty Oak. The inviting restaurant is open seasonally and overlooks the Harbour Town Yacht Basin and iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse. TRY THIS: The Original Harbourside Burger; 1/3 pound certified Angus beef premium-cut patty, grilled to order and ready for you to personalize. Pick your bun, sauce and additional toppings. $8.95. Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843-842-1444, www. seapines.com. LD Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 363-2021. BL Heyward’s: 130 Shipyard Drive. 8422400. BD Hilton Head Diner: 6 Marina Side Drive. 686-2400. BLDO Hilton Head Brewing Company: South Carolina’s first microbrewery

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Truffles Cafe A casual cafe featuring fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and fresh garden salads. Truffles also has excellent desserts and offers a full bar and fine wines by the glass or by the bottle to complement your dinner. 3 LOCATIONS Pope Avenue: 8 Executive Park Rd. 843-785-3663 Sea Pines Center: 71 Lighthouse Rd. 843-671-6136 Bluffton: 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village, 843-815-5551 www.trufflescafe.co

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.

and restaurant. The menu includes traditional appetizers, wings, pizza and calzones, soups, salads, entrees and more. TRY THIS: Fried Onion Burger; half-pound prime beef topped with golden brown beer-battered onion rings and a Cajun ranch sauce, $10. 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 785-3900. www. hhbrewingco.com.LD Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 852-6333. Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 36 South Forest Beach Drive. 6865959. LDO Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-9800. LD Holy Tequila: 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 228. 681-8226. LD Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785HUGO. LD It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 842-4033. LDO Java Burrito Company: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. 842-5282. LD

Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 686- 5282. BLDO Jazz Corner: Village at Wexford. 8428620. DO Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 785-9070. LDO Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 7853315. BLDS Jersey Mike’s: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Island Crossing. 341-6800. Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-4955. D La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4982. LD Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 671-5456. BLD Live Oak: 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 842-1441, liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com Lowcountry Backyard: 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 785-9273. BLD August 2014 151

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DINING Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 842-8966. DO

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

Mellow Mushroom: 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-2474. www. mellowmushroom.com. LDO

Philly’s Café and Deli: 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 785-9966. L

Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 130 Arrow Rd. 342-3409. LD

Pino Gelato: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 842-2822.

Ombra Cucina Rustica: Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in the Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation 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. 842-5505. www. ombrahhi.com. D

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

Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza. 686-4976. LD Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-5800. DO Michael Anthony’s: Now celebrating its 12th year in business, Michael Anthony’s has been recognized by Open Table diners as one of the “Top 50 Italian Restaurants” in the United States. TRY THIS: Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Tuscan-style herb encrusted bone-in ribeye. $38. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-6272, michael-anthonys.com. D Nacho Baby’s: A new Mexican restaurant opened by the owners of the island’s popular Fat Baby’s Pizza and Subs, in the old Fat Baby’s location. Serving Nacho Baby’s nachos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls and taco salads. TRY THIS: Pulled pork burrito. Loaded with rice, beans shredded leattuce and cheese. $8.50. 120 Arrow Road. 8424200. LD New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 842-2227. LD Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane. 686-2920. D One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 682-6262. LDSO

Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 6863100. D The Porch: Beach House hotel. One South Forest Beach Drive. 785-5126. BLD Quarterdeck: Located waterfront at the base of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the legendary Quarterdeck has been an island tradition for decades. There isn’t a more spectacular view on Hilton Head Island than at The Quarterdeck, where the sights of the moored yachts in Harbour Town Yacht Basin, the 18th green of famed Harbour Town Golf Links and sunsets over the sparkling waters of Calibogue Sound can all be enjoyed. TRY THIS: Blackened Fish Wrap; black bean corn salsa, shredded lettuces and queso fresco. $13. 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 8421999. LDO Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmer’s 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. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead com. LD Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south): 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. LDO Rita’s Italian Ice: Cool off with Italian ice, cream ice, frozen custard, sundaes, gelati, milk shakes, frozen lemonade, custard cakes and other specialties such as Misto and Blendini. TRY THIS: Custard cookie sandwiches made with Oreo. Available in vanilla, chocolate, and vanilla/chocolate twist.

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Holy Tequila Holy Tequila offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors. It’s 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. Park Plaza, 33 Office Park Road Hilton Head Island 843-681-8226, holytequila.com

1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-2596, ritasice.com. 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. 671-7327. www.saltydog. com. LD Sage Room: 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 785-5352. D Sea Shack: 6 Executive Park Drive.

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.

785-2464. LD Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: North Sea Pines Drive. 842-1888. LD Signe’s Bakery & Cafe: 93 Arrow Road. 785-9118. BLS Skillets Café: Coligny Plaza. 7853131. BLD The Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. BLDO Smuthiland: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. in Island Crossing shopping center. 842-9808. Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 6892447. BL Spirit of Harbour Town: 843-3639026. www.vagabondcruise.com. Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 341-3347. BLD August 2014 153

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DINING Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 341-5477

Watusi: 71 Pope Avenue. 686-5200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL

Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 7852070. LD

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

Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 7857006. D

Wine and Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Rd. Suit G. 842-1200.

Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-7873. LD

Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 6717327. D

The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road. 785-6000. D Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 342-2611. Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 785-5126. OLD Topside Waterfront Restaurant: Located next to The Sea Pines Resort’s iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse and overlooking the sparkling waters of Calibogue Sound, Topside offers breathtaking sunsets and an enticing menu. Specializing in the freshest seafood available, as well as great steaks and appetizers, Topside has dedicated an entire section of its menu to its fabulously successful “fresh fish market” - with your choice of blackened or pan seared preparation. TRY THIS: Amberjack; choose your preparation, choose your sauce and then choose two sides. $28. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. D Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Rd. 686-4442. D Truffles Cafe (Pope Ave.): 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. 785-3663. 8 Executive Park Road. www.trufflescafe.com D Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): 6716136. 71 Lighthouse Road. Sea Pines Center. www.trufflescafe.com LD Vari Asian Seafood and Sushi Buffet: 840 William Hilton Pkwy. 7859000. LD Urban Vegan: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 671-3474. LD Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 686-3900. LD Vintage Prime: 55 New Orleans Road 802-4564. D

YoAddiction!: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3335

BLUFFTON Amigos Belfair (Bluffton): 133 Towne Drive. 815-8226. LD Backwater Bill’s: 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 875-5253. LDO Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. LD Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-4010. LD The Brick Chicken: 1011 Fording Island Rd. in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 836-5040. LDO Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 7066500. LD Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: 1055 May River Rd. 7572921. 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. 757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: 129 Burnt Church Rd. 815-7675. LDO Claude & Uli’s Bistro: 1533 Fording Island Road. 837-3336. LD Coconuts Bar & Grille: 39 Persimmon Street. 757-0602. DO Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. DO Corner Perk Cafe: 142 Burnt Church

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Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 8155555. ldo

Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 837-8722. ld

Honeybaked Ham: 1060 Fording Island Road. 815-7388. bld

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

Mulberry Street Trattoria: 1476 Fording Island Road. 837-2426.lds

Downtown Deli: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 815-5005. bl

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

Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 757-6688. ld

Napoli Ristorante and Pizzeria: 68 Bluffton Rd. 706-9999. ld

El Super Internacional: 33 Sherington Dr. 815-8113. ld

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. Sheridan Park. 815-5300. bl

Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld

NEO: 326 Moss Creek Village. 8375111. ld

Los Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 837-2333. ld

Old Town Dispensary: 15 Captains Cove. 837-1893. ldo

Lowcountry Flower Girls: Berkeley Place. 837-2253.

Orobello’s Bistro & Pizzeria: 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 837-5637, www.orobellosbluffton.com. ldo

Road. 816-5674. bl The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: 38 Calhoun Street. 757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. bl

Fat Daddy’s: 198 Okatie Village Dr. 836-3288. ld Firehouse Subs: 32 Malphrus Rd., #109. 815-7827. ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 706-7280. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 25 Bluffton Road. 815-9200. ld Hana Sushi and Japanese Fusion: 1534 Fording Island Road. 837-3388. www.hanasushifusion.com ld Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill: 104 Buckwalter Place Suite 1A. 836-5909. ld

Jack’s Old Town Bluffton: 1255 May River Road. ld Jameson’s Charhouse: 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 705-8200. ld Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 706-9741. ld Katie O’Donald’s: 1008 Fording

May River Grill: 1263 May River Road. 757-5755. ld Mellow Mushroom: 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-2474. www. mellowmushroom.com. ldo Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-7200. ld Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 705-0925. ld Moon Mi Pizza: 15 State of Mind Street. 757-7007. ld

Outback Steakhouse: 100 Buckwalter Place. 757-9888. ld Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 815-6790. 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, LISTINGS CONTINUED ON 159

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GAME PLAN FORMER FOOTBALL COACH’S RESTAURANT RUBY LEE’S THRIVING ON THE NORTH END BY TIM WOOD | PHOTOS BY VITOR LINDO

he idea began where most good ideas are born: The need to ﬁ ll a void. For Tim Singleton, that void had a lot of layers. On the business side, the Hilton Head Island icon knew that a place where his friends could listen to good music, eat their style of food and take in sports didn’t exist and would resonate with islanders. On the personal side, the former Hilton Head Island High School football coach was looking for a new challenge after ﬁ ghting a lot of negative publicity over the last few years surrounding his Strive to Excel program at HHIHS – a scandal that eventually led to him parting ways with the school. Singleton had never run a restaurant before, but had been cooking since he was a teen with his parents and his grandmother in her kitchen. So he cobbled together as much money as he could from family and friends and decided to launch Ruby Lee’s in his Old Wild Horse Road neighborhood on the North End.

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.“This food, this life, it’s been embedded in my soul for the last 25 years,” he said. “All my guys would always talk about not having a place of our own in our neighborhood. So we took the plunge in December 2012.” Eighteen months later, the restaurant and bar is quickly becoming not just a preferred neighborhood hangout, but a must-visit by both foodies and music lovers. Singleton has made this truly a family affair. His parents, Martin and Deborah Govan, run the kitchen and are in charge of making sure that the staff perfects the family recipes perfected by Ruby Lee.

“It’s a constant tribute to the food, the love that gave me a foundation on how to be a man,” Singleton said. “Everyone who is part of this team, we want them all-in invested, doing anything and everything for the customer and to honor Ruby Lee.” He also has his little sister, Tressa, working the front of the house and his two boys, high school sophomore Bryce and seventh-grader Jordan washing dishes. From there, he has brought in a number of local teens and mixed them with service veterans to create the most important component: service. “I may not have known the business, but I knew service. I knew how I wanted to be treated and I’ve seen the compo-

nents to that success,” Singleton said. “I have had a lot of great mentors to learn from on this island.” He specifically pointed to Steve Carb and Rob Jordan, a couple of the brains behind the SERG Group, and Matt Jording at The Sage Room as examples of the right way to do this business. “Matt’s meet-and-greet service and quality are second to none and Steve and Rob have created unique experiences,” he said. But one of Singleton’s biggest inspirations, and the folks he most admires, are Lois and Bob Masteller, the unofficial mayors of Hilton Head behind The Jazz Corner. “I’ve had some low points over the past few years and Bob and his family never judged, they always provided me a safe haven,” Singleton said. “It has been one of my favorite places for so long. I just got lost in the music and the food experience. They just do it so well, you’d be silly not to model yourself after this. But beyond that, Bob is one of the nicest people in this world. “That place, those people, they’re among a few that saved my life,” he said. “I didn’t have to hang my head there, there was just love and respect. So I honor that connection every day.” Singleton set out to create a dressed down version of The Jazz Corner at Ruby Lee’s, adding his own touches. On the food side, he took his family’s lead, adding his own touches culled from years of tutelage under Ruby Lee and his parents. “I used to cook for my roommates in college. I just constantly experimented and loved it,” he said. “The passion for food has always been at the forefront. There’s just something about August 2014 157

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While the sports and blues add to the experience, the food is the real star of Ruby Lee’s.

a perfectly done macaroni and cheese that warms the stomach. You can’t rush the pot. We take our time with everything. I think that’s what folks truly appreciate. They know it’s personalized every time.” As for his favorite dish, Singleton said it’s like picking his favorite child. “I fall in love with the food all over again every day,” he said. “Wings, pork chops, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, collard greens, Ox Tail stew. You name it. It’s just amazing home cooking.” He’s worked just as hard on the wine list, with wines like Beringer and Silver Oak Reserve among his favorites. And then there’s the music. Singleton is much more hands on here. He has worked to attract the area’s iconic stars of jazz and blues, such as Deas Guyz, Lavon Stevens and Louise Spencer and Target the Band. “To know that I have someone, just as one example, like Louise that has the voice of Whitney and the stage presence of Patti Labelle and she likes playing here, it is truly a gift,” he said. And the bands in turn say that Ruby Lee’s has given them a unique venue to make a connection with their music. “It’s so small but the acoustics are amazing and the folks are so passionate,” said Brian Raehm of Target the Band. “It makes you feel like you’re playing Carnegie Hall when you get that kind of

connection with the audience.” Singleton himself is evolving into a restaurateur, but you can never take the football coach out of him. “The staff, I know they hate it, they’re always saying this isn’t football and I say, ‘Well I’m glad, because I got fired from there,’” he said with a smile. “But the ideals to what leads to success are the same. Build a great system, believe in your staff, everyone knows their role and everyone is bought into the dream.” His passion for sports has fit in well, helping him create the vision of his “Sports, Blues and Soul Food” tagline. “We have eight flat screens and one big screen and we’re always showing the games folks want to see,” he said. The end result of melding his passions has created a family-friendly atmosphere in his own backyard. “Listen, we’re always tweaking, always working hard to be better and we have a long way to go,” he said. “Folks said to me at first, ‘Folks will never come here.’ They thought we needed sexier real estate. I’m right where I want to be. “I love that we’re creating a tradition here that gives folks this live entertainment on the North End. It’s safe, secure and it just feels like a place you want to be. I hear it every day and it’s that kind of feedback that keeps me pushing forward. I know we’re on to something here.” M

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salami and pickles. $7.95. 1536 Fording Island Road (Bridge Center), Bluffton, 843-837-2633, pinogelatogourmetcafe.com. BLD

Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 757-4242. BLD

Plantation Cafe & Deli: 1532 Fording Island Road. 815-4445.

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

Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 757-1999. DO The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 757-6844. D R Bar: 70 Pennington Drive. 7577264. LD Red Fish: 32 Bruin Road. LD Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 7578111. LDO River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. LD Robert Irvine’s Nosh!: Inside Tanger II. 837-5765. LD Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 757-9479. LD Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 837-1800. BLD Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. 706-9222. LD

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

Vineyard 55: 55 Calhoun Street. 757-9463. D Veritas: 163 Bluffton Rd. Unit F. 843815-6900, veritasbluffton.com. D Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 815-2877. BLS Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 837-9453. LD Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Dr. 815-2695. LDO

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND Eagle’s Nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 341-5522.

Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 815-5030. D

Marshside Mama’s Cafe: 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 7854755. LD M

Sippin’ Cow Cafe: 1230 May River Road. 757-5051. BL

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thefeed A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS

• Shelter Cove Harbour has a new choice for waterfront dining: Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill. The restaurant serves healthy homemade Mediterranean-style dishes and features views of Broad Creek from its outdoor patio. Unique to Hilton Head Island, the restaurant specializes in Mediterranean and Lebanese cuisine, where most dishes are grilled or baked. Chefs import many ingredients and spices to heighten flavors and provide an authentic recreation of dishes like falafel, tabouleh and sharwarma. Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill is located at 13 Harbourside Lane, Suite B. • Wednesday night is now “Whiskey Wednesdays” at Bomboras Grille. Taste premium whiskey and bourbon at half price from 4-7 p.m. each Wednesday. • The Corner Perk is open for business in their new location on May River Road in the Promenade. They recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony with The Bluffton Chamber. August 2014 159

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Don’t be so

NEGATIVE!

As a first generation European immigrant, I’m compelled to compare the Old World with the New World.

MARC FREY mfrey@freymedia.com

ne of the essential things that attracted me to the U.S. is American optimism — the will to focus on the positive instead of bemoaning the negative, believing that things will look up and the belief that we can make things better. Isn’t that the soul of America, the spirit that fueled the development of our country in the fi rst place? Lately I have observed that this vital American value is under attack; more and more negative words are infi ltrating our everyday world undermining our ability to keep a positive attitude. There is a danger in that because scientifi c studies prove that words affect the mind and emotions. For example, if you say to yourself that you feel overwhelmed, you probably will feel stressed out because we have the tendency to validate our beliefs. A recent news report on NPR (National Public Radio FM 89.8 or FM 91.1) began with the following statement: “We want to warn you that the following newscast might depress you.” I’ve never heard anything like it in this context, but it made a powerful point. Unfortunately over the last 10 years or so, the major networks, e.g., Fox News, CNN, CNBC, no longer delineate between thoughtful journalism and “news entertainment” and even our local newspaper, the Island Packet seems to believe that sensationalizing stories and focusing on the negative will gain them readership. (For a more balanced view, try the BBC News, which is less dependent on the pressure of commercialism). And the tone between the two political parties in Washington, D.C., is so full of hatred! The dysfunction of the U.S. Congress sets a poor example for the rest of the country. Without a constructive dialog, the government can’t focus on the big issues or agree on any solutions. Negative words are inundating American culture in ways never before witnessed. Foul language pervades popular American music, movies, radio and television

shows, suggesting that it’s comical or cool to be cynical. I can’t believe that I’m the only one who feels outraged by the casual use of four-letter words, as if that’s the new norm for our children to follow. The pain caused by negative words is especially powerful online; cyber bullying causes so much agony among adolescents and teens. Sports provide another example of the power of negative words versus positive afﬁ rmations: If you allow negative thoughts to enter your mind before you swing your golf club or hit the next tennis ball, the likelihood for a positive outcome is... Facebook manipulated the newsfeeds of 700,000 users without their consent to measure whether positive or negative posts trigger the same kind of behavior and yes — they did! (Why Facebook feels empowered to manipulate our minds is another important discussion!) It’s clear that the use of negative words and negative thinking will produce nothing but a negative outcome. So the only question remaining is: Why do we celebrate or emulate negative language? To simply say it’s a “sign of our times” does not cut it for me. If you do have an explanation, please send me your thoughts. I would love to hear them! An English soccer fan living in the U.S. recently commented, “Unlike English football fans who will be reeling for four years because our team lost the World Cup, American soccer fans will quickly ﬁ nd another sport to cheer for and celebrate the next win.” Exactly! What happened to our positivism? Optimism sets the U.S. apart from other nations; it’s the powerful belief in the positive, the triumph of good over evil that made us strong. We can’t lose that strength! M SOUND OFF Please send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com. I would like to get your feedback on this idea.

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