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Traditionally, Mother’s Day honored women who raised their own children. Today, the definition of a mother has expanded and changed to include adoptive mothers and women who simply demonstrate maternal love and kindness for another human being, even when it is not expected. This month, we feature six such magnificent mothers living here in the Lowcountry.
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Mother to six children, including children she adopted from Russia and Guatemala
A mother to members of St. James Baptist Church. When she speaks, everyone is silent
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MARY GREEN A second mother to the children of Mary’s Christian Day School
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LOU ANN CARR Pastor’s wife is like a mother to members of Central Church
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FEATURES 34 40
18 n MEET THE CANDIDATES Dimitri Cherny to challenge U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford
22 n ONLINE DATING It takes time and energy, but it can work
26 n PAST THE ‘MELTING POT’ Rethinking one of America’s most cherished ideals
32 n WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catching up with Hilton Head Island native Prentice “Tripp” Brower
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34 n NEW CHANCELLOR Al Panu is only the second chancellor in the history of USC Beaufort
36 n MRS. MAYFEST True Blufftonian at core of Village Festival growth
40 n FIRST FAMILIES The story of the Cramers, a family who came to Hilton Head in the 1950s
58 n CUTEST KIDS 2016
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86 n MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS Perfect presents for mom, grandma, your mother-in-law or a friend
88 n FASHION WITH PASSION HHCA student hopes her service initiative is a beginning to an end
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Photographer Arno Dimmling’s best shots from the 2016 RBC Heritage
96 n HIIT BEACH WORKOUT Tired of hitting the gym? Try “HIIT”-ing the beach instead
166 n SPECIAL DELIVERY Meet Todd Offen, the man behind Express Restaurant Delivery
IN EVERY ISSUE 10 n AT THE HELM 12 n NEWS 16 n OPINION 18 n VIBE 26 n DIVERSITY 30 n WHERE IN THE WORLD? 32 n PEOPLE 46 n ENTREPRENEURS 48 n BUSINESS 54 n ON THE MOVE 84 n FASHION 90 n GOLF 94 n SPORTS 96 n HEALTH 97 n BOOKS 98 n HOME 109 n REAL ESTATE 147 n CALENDAR 159 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 161 n DINING 166 n RESTAURANT LISTINGS 176 n LAST CALL
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or me, the world’s greatest thoughts happen in the shower. Maybe it’s the steam or shampoo suds or smell of my fancy Harris Teeter soap that triggers random bits of brilliance. Or maybe it’s the only place where technology and other people can’t distract me. LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB It’s rewarding when lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com one of those “shower thoughts” transforms into something our readers enjoy. Early in my career, I realized people love reading about other people. There is a reason why People has the largest audience of any American magazine. Who do our readers love most? Their children, grandchildren and the kids of their friends and neighbors. With that in mind, we started our “Cutest Kids” contest many years ago (so long ago, I can’t ever remember). Each year, we collect photos of cutie pies from all over the Lowcountry. This year our winner, Henley Jane Pankuch, got more than 1,000 votes. In Beaufort County, I think she performed better than many South Carolina primary candidates. I’ll never forget the day my former designer, Staci Sarkowski, told me she was pregnant. She was excited but had an odd look on her face. “Are you having twins?” I asked. “No,” she answered calmly. “Triplets.” She and her husband, Chris, later delivered three beautiful daughters — little McKae, Aubrey and Gracie. They were
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Hilton Head’s second recorded set of triplets. We featured the adorable trio on the cover of our August 2004 magazine. Staci and her family moved to Mount Pleasant, but she sent us this incredible photo of her three daughters to enter in our 2016 contest. They have grown so much. In addition to all of the cute kids, you will also find a tribute to six special Lowcountry mothers, our comprehensive medical guide and much, much more. Enjoy May, one of the most wonderful months of the year. Happy Mother’s Day! M
ABOUT THE COVER: Our Hilton Head Island cover and Bluffton covers feature Henley Jane Pankuch, winner of our 2016 Cutest Kids contest. Both photos were taken by Skye Johansen Photography. Find more photos from the contest on Page 58.
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NEWS
GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY! SO, WHO HAS THE BEST RIBS IN THE BUSINESS? Don't miss the chance to vote for your favorite pit boss at the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head’s annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest on May 14 at Honey Horn.
SCHOOL START TIMES WILL BE LATER FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR Starting next year, all Beaufort County public elementary and preschools will begin at around 8 a.m., with middle and high schools starting at around 9 a.m. This change comes after a two-year pilot program at Hilton Head Island High School had positive results for students. The later start time allows for students to arrive at school more rested and ready to give their full attention to their classes. Precise schedules will be determined in the spring.
BLUFFTON NAMED TO FORBES’ LIST OF
TOP 25 RETIREMENT DESTINATIONS Bluffton was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 25 places to retire in 2016, citing the weather, the availability of many popular outdoor activities like golf and tennis, as well as reasonable taxes and cost of living. Bluffton was the only South Carolina town named to the list, though 14 of the 25 destinations are located in the Southeast.
THE MAY HILTON HEAD’S COST OF LIVING HIGHEST IN SC The S.C. Department of Commerce and the Council for Community and Economic Research have released their annual cost-of-living index. The index places the national average for cost of living at 100, giving specific U.S. cities a ranking relative to the average. South Carolina as a whole is indexed at 97.5, with Hilton Head coming in at 109. Hilton Head still ranks significantly lower than big cities — the Washington, D.C., metro area is 146.9, and New York is 135.6. Despite its higher cost of living, Hilton Head remains popular due to the high quality of life and lifestyle that it offers.
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MEMORIAL DAY (May 30)
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HHI MAYOR DAVID BENNETT ON FACEBOOK Town of Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett has created a Facebook page as a new outlet for communication with town residents. He encourages all town residents to use the page to make him aware of their comments and thoughts, as well as to learn about his priorities. It can be found at Facebook.com/MayorDavidBennett
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ITALIAN SPORTS CARS COMING TO NEW RIVER AUTO MALL
New River Auto Mall will be opening two new franchises in Hardeeville, adding Italian sports car options to its already large selection. The addition of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati dealerships will come after Nissan and Infiniti franchises recently purchased by Vaden Automotive Group are relocated to their new location in the Buckwalter Business Park. That location has not been finalized, as the development plan has not yet been approved.
ANCHOR STORES ANNOUNCED FOR NEW SHOPPING CENTER IN BLUFFTON The new shopping center being constructed at the corner of Fording Island and Burnt Church roads in Bluffton will feature Hobby Lobby, The Fresh Market, and PGA Tour Superstore. There are also plans for the space to include some restaurants, a Sleep Number store and an Aspen Dental office. The shopping center is planned to be completed in the first quarter of 2017.
SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TAKE OVER SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSES For the past 20 years, Beaufort County’s school bus operations have been partially privatized through contracts with private transportation companies. Beginning July 1, the Beaufort County School District will take over all bus operations, hoping to improve bus service to the 12,000 students who ride the bus to school at a lower cost than the privatized system.
S.C. FIRST STATE IN THE U.S. TO MAKE SELF-PUBLISHED E-BOOKS AVAILABLE TO LIBRARIES South Carolina public library cardholders will have access to self-published e-books via the SELF-e digital self-publishing platform. Self-published authors will gain exposure and give library patrons a wealth of new material to choose from.
HONORED MARQUE FOR CONCOURS 2016 WILL BE EUROPEAN CLASSICS The Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance has announced that European classics — specifically cars manufactured from 1925 to 1948 — will be the honored marque for the 2016 Festival. This era has been chosen not only because of the style of the classic cars, but because many have interesting histories, having survived World War II. The cars will be divided into three classes: roadsters, phaetons and sedans. The 2016 festival is scheduled for Oct. 28-Nov. 6.
BLUFFTON TEEN WINS LOWCOUNTRY YOUTH OF THE YEAR FOR 2ND YEAR IN A ROW Ebony Gadson, 17, a member of the Bluffton Boys & Girls Club, was named the Lowcountry Youth of the Year for the second year in a row. During her eight years at the Bluffton Boys & Girls Club, Gadson has proven herself an example of the values and skills that the Boys & Girls Club strives to instill in its members — determination, leadership skills and hard work. In 2015, Gadson won the S.C. Youth of the Year title as well, and will compete for the 2016 title this year.
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DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY Life is lived once. Be happy. What should you be doing today? What do you want to be doing today? Where should you be today? Where do you want to be today? An old friend who recently died said, "Do what you enjoy." Life is not only about our gratific tion. We have family members and work associates who are impacted by our decisions. To totally go off the wall and make decisions that are only about us is careless. To never make decisions that are about us is stupid. Another dying friend recently told his Facebook followers to pursue life and go for whatever dreams or goals they had in life. While he had pursued many of his, I also got the message that he had unfinished business or dreams that he had cast aside and never pursued. Don't live your life with
regrets. Get in the game and enjoy whatever time you have to play the game. Or, get on the road and enjoy the scenery along the way. Life for many people is watching life go by. We watch others live on television. We watch others at sporting events. We sit on the sofa and vegetate, get depressed, eat too much, get fat and then need drugs to get us through the day. Life is for living. We weren't created to watch life go by. Life was never intended to be a non-active existence. Get up and do something today, and then do it a lot. As long as it's legal, moral and healthy, what do you have to lose? Don't spend a lot of time asking others what you should be doing. They really don't know your heart. Move forward with living and be happy. — Glenn Mollette
OVERHEARD AT THE HERITAGE “From a South Carolina perspective, this is where we shine. That weekend tournament when the whole golf world is watching, the lighthouse in the background, makes me proud of my state. This tournament was on life support about three to four years ago, and I cannot tell you how important it was to have the community step up. Whatever it takes, as long as it takes, we’re going to make sure that this tournament never goes away.” — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham “We will be back again in 2017. Senator Graham, you do not have to worry.” — RBC executive John Taft “It's unbelievable. The last couple of weeks or last couple of months it's been pretty tough. I've been playing some good golf, but just not finishing golf. I had some good moments and good things that I can feel from last year coming into this week. Like I mentioned on Thursday, I like this golf course; I like the way it plays, and like the type of golf I have to play around it. It worked out and I'm super stoked. I'm really excited and just fortunate that I'm in this position.” — Branden Grace
MORE HHIPC COVERAGE WARRANTED It was sad to see that once again your publication seems to ignore the articles regarding real talent in the various fields available to you. In your April issue, you placed an insert picture only (along with parade photos, dog photos, etc.) of the winner of the prestigious Hilton Head International Piano Competition, along with only a couple of paragraphs on page 25 regarding a brief, general
description of the competition and not specifically dedicated to this year's competition. This event draws some of the most talented pianists in the world. Their level of talent is extraordinary. These performers play the most difficult of classical compositions to perfection and one can only be amazed when watching these unbelievable performances. — Bob Kruppa
EDITOR’S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily represent those of Monthly magazine, the Monthly staff or any of its contributors.
“I guess next year I've got to do that, be three or four back, heading into Sunday. That seems to be the sweet spot. … There's less pressure on the people chasing. It's harder to lead on a Sunday.” — Luke Donald
“It's an honor to be playing out here with these big boys, trying to do my best. Hopefully, I can keep competing out there and hopefully, I can get a couple of wins out there.” — Bryson DeChambeau
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With all the buzz surrounding the presidential election, it’s easy to overlook the general elections happening here in the Lowcountry. On Nov. 8, Democrat Dimitri Cherny is challenging current U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford to represent the South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Two years ago, a similar race was unfolding when Cherny ran as a write-in candidate against Sanford, which he lost with 9 percent of the vote. Here is a look at the candidates’ early lives, their goals in office and what the upcoming campaign means for the state of South Carolina. 18 hiltonheadmonthly.com
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Mark Sanford is the current representative of the state’s 1st District, which includes a stretch of towns from Hilton Head Island to Charleston. Sanford was sworn in to the 113th Congress after winning the general election in May 2013. Sanford is no stranger to politics; he represented the 1st District from 1995 to 2001; then served eight years as governor. During his time in office he made a name for himself as a true conservative. Citizens Against Government Waste and National Taxpayers Union ranked him as the most financially conservative member in Congress after his efforts to reduce the national debt and wasteful spending became his top priority. Sanford was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but spent most of his youth on a family farm near Beaufort. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Furman University, and later went on to receive his MBA from the University of Virginia. After graduation, he worked for Goldman Sachs in New York City, but soon found his way back to South Carolina. He married Jenny Sullivan in 1989 after the couple met in New York. They have four sons: Landon, Blake, Bolton and Marshall. In 2009, Sanford publically announced that he had been involved in an extramarital May 2016 19
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affair with an Argentine woman, which received a great deal of national attention. He and his wife divorced in 2014. Sanford’s term as governor ended in 2011, and he publically supported Nikki Haley as his most competent successor. After two years outside of the public spotlight, Sanford returned to the political scene. He was elected to Congress in 2013 in a special election to fill the seat left vacant after Tim Scott was named to the U.S. Senate, and won re-election in 2014 despite a challenge by Cherny as a write-in candidate. Sanford has fought for the state of South Carolina both in Congress and as governor. “My main focal point has always been the taxpayer,” he said. Sanford has long believed that “the silent majority” needs officials like himself to stand up to big government. He said he will continue to focus on taxpayer issues, limiting government spending and remaining available to the public. “The issues I fight for do not change in the cam-
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Dimitri Cherny is the Democratic challenger facing Sanford in the 2016 general election to represent South Carolina’s 1st District. In 2014, Cherny registered as a write-in candidate for the very same election; he won 9 percent of the vote, a fairly high number for a candidate who was not “officially” a candidate. Cherny’s political path has been a long road, full of career and personal setbacks. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, his parents were Eastern European refugees who raised him in a very socially liberal home. Cherny earned a degree in
electrical engineering from a state college in Vermont and eventually entered the workforce as a product manager. In 2000, the small company he was working for developing software was sold to IBM. He spent a great deal of his career in the tech industry, traveling the globe, until his life changed. “Forty-three was an epiphany moment for me,” he said. “I was wasting my talents and wasting my life.” His “crisis of conscience” after 26 years in the tech industry led him to seek a more fulfilling career path. He began applying for grants to research wind resources for a more eco-friendly world. In 2010, he was awarded a grant that brought him to South Carolina. When the recession began to take a toll on the tech and environmental industries, money for his grant and any possibility of a tech job went away. He was rapidly trying to apply for jobs across the country, even living in the back of his car at one point, unable to find work. After months of no income and the eventual loss of his home, 401(k) and all of his savings,
Mark Sanford said he wants to be viewed as a government official with acce sibility.
paign period,” he said. “I owe it to folks to be available.” Sanford said he wants to be viewed as a government officia with accessibility. He tries to connect with the people he represents through presence at local events, email newsletters and an open door policy. To learn more about the legislation he supports or the upcoming campaign, visit www.sanford.house.gov.
Cherny found himself homeless, with no prospects in sight. He finally found work at a no-money-down truck driving school: three weeks in class, three weeks on the road. It was during his time on the road that Cherny met “an America he did not know existed.” People from all walks of life were struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck with no real growth in sight. In 2012, when the economy began to recover, Cherny was offered an additional grant to return to South Carolina and continue his research. He accepted the offer and moved to Charleston, where he became an active presence in several social justice movements. The lessons he learned on the road were an inspiration for him to commit to his local community. In 2014, just two years after his return to the state, he decided to run as a write-in candidate against Sanford. Cherny said he believes that Sanford is not the right man to help stop a crumbling America and improve the lives of South Carolinians, now and in the future.
Cherny said he is fighting for economic and social justice, both in South Carolina and across the country. He wants to remove money from politics, support local entrepreneurs, strengthen Social Security, work for equal opportunity and pay, and support an expansion of responsible government programs. To learn more about his campaign, visit www. chernyforcongress.us. M
Dimitri Cherny said he is fighting for economic and social justice, both in South Carolina and across the country.
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ONLINE DATING T I J U ST W A NT ' S A TO S E E W H R E O UT TH E
I DON'T NORMALLY DO THIS
TAKES TIME AND ENERGY, BUT IT CAN WORK
The author of this article, Dean Rowland, met his girlfriend of three years on Match.com.
BY DEAN ROWLAND
If you are single, divorced, separated or widowed, surely you have had moments when you’ve thought, “Wouldn’t it be nice if I could share this with someone by my side?”
It's only natural to want that.
Companionship — and love, if the romantic stars are aligned — matters to most people. Years ago, we would meet potential mates at church, through newspaper classifieds at social events, at the local pub or on blind dates. In 1988, a creative artist I worked with responded to a classified ad in the newspaper posted by a man looking for an engaging woman who was creative, smart and fun. He owned an up-andcoming business, and she was everything he was looking for. They met, dated, fell in love, got married and had two children a couple of years later.
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the VIBE Back then, no one really wanted to admit they were looking for dates that way, let alone seeking a lifetime companion. It perhaps signaled desperation, or a last chance for romance, or an inability to find a great date the “normal” way. It was a hidden pursuit shrouded in secrecy because of a cultural stigma attached to it. About a dozen years ago, the daughter of my karate master announced she was getting married to a Marine she had met on an online dating site. She herself was a fourth-degree black belt who kicked my butt many times, but she also was very attractive, accomplished and mature at 24. Until then, I had never heard of online dating. I didn’t really think about it again until about four years ago, when I was in a personal transition. I got divorced after 22 years of marriage and two 20ish-yearold children. I didn’t feel comfortable or ready to start dating right away. I needed to feel single again — to be moving forward in my life, not looking back and
carrying a ton of emotional baggage. No one wants to hear about your past personal issues while on a date. Six months of singlehood later, I thought I was ready to date again. I wanted to meet women and have fun, perhaps have a serious relationship, but definitely without marriage in mind. So I turned to the internet, where a variety of sites offer to connect you with your perfect match. Each asks what you’re looking for in a relationship, as well as other questions about you and your interests. I knew it was unlikely that a good-looking, educated, compassionate woman who loved music, the arts, nature, travel and wine would just happen to come knocking at my front door to introduce herself. I tried to keep my expectations reasonable. When I found someone on a dating site who was attractive and articulate in her profile and showed a few flashes of off-the-wall humor, I would reach out to her with a brief, interesting message. We would write back and forth via the dating site, then exchange email addresses,
then phone numbers and then schedule a first date. This process could take a week or a month. There is no surefi e step-by-step manual for online dating. Over a year or so, I dated about a dozen women, plus another 10 or so I spoke with but didn’t date. About half were one-and-done dates, three or four were two dates, and one or two lasted for three dates. Then I met my eventual girlfriend of nearly three years on match. com and we moved in together last month. There were no real surprises when these women and I met in person; they all pretty much matched the profile they presented online. A successful date really came down to chemistry, and whether I wanted to see her a second time. During this time, I encouraged my widowed sister, who was in her mid60s, to at least consider communicating with a man online. After many months of indecision, she finally signed up with match.com, but only to view pictures and profiles Then she took the plunge. No responses. Her married daughter helped her rewrite her profile and select
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different profile pictures. It worked; she met a man and they’ve been together for nearly two years. Reluctance to indulge keeps wannabes away from romantic possibilities; jump in when you’re ready and join the nearly 40 million people who are actively scrolling through profiles on their phones or their computers. More men than women do it, and most report that common interests are the most important aspect in dating (“travel” is the most commonly used word), followed by “physical characteristics” as a distant second, according to Statistic Brain Research Institute. Most women prefer a “nice guy,” and most men are looking for a “modern career girl.” On personal profiles men lie most about their age, height and income. Women fib most about their weight, physical build and age. Eighty-one percent report they fudge the truth on something. Some dating sites are free, like OK Cupid and Tinder. Others charge a monthly fee for membership. Some users subscribe to several sites simultaneously. Overall, the online dating industry generates more than $1.8 billion annually. The most popular site among men and women ages 25 and older is match.com, which has more than 24 million members. Other popular sites are zoosk.com, for younger singles; ourtime.com, for mature singles; eharmony. com, for those 25 and older; and elitesingles.
com, for single professionals. Group-specific sites attract blacks, gays, lesbians, Jews, Christians, farmers, single parents, geeks, singles with food allergies, men looking to cheat on their wives (think Ashley Madison) and many others. When I first went online, I was looking for emotional fulfillment that my marriage lacked for many years. I did little research and signed up with a site that turned out to be a disaster. I was overwhelmed with responses, every one of them scammers from Ghana, Nigeria and Russia. Numerous red flags appeared: form letters professing love after two days, then pleas for money for her mother’s health issues, internet connection service, food, clothing, passport credentials. These scammers download photos of porn stars and celebrities and post them as their own. Watch out: They play on your sympathy. Here is some online dating advice: • When messaging with potential matches, don’t give out personal information that isn’t already in
your online profile • Make sure your photos are recent and pose naturally. Show your face, and don’t wear sunglasses. • Be honest and specific in your profile Express your interests in detail. • Answer messages quickly if interested. • Be reasonable with your geographic search area (within 25 miles, for instance). • Never do anything you’re not comfortable doing; trust your instincts. • Never give money to someone you haven’t met. • Always meet in a public place on your first date. Do not let your date pick you up at home. • Meet during daylight hours for lunch, coffee, a walk or a glass of wine in the late afternoon. • If you’re ready for the first kiss, you’ll know. • Some dates are purely to meet and talk. Other suitors might have an agenda unbeknownst to you: money, emotional security, sex, marriage. Be clear about your expectations (and your date’s). Take a deep breath, calm your nerves and just go for it. M
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FIRST DATE SUGGESTIONS Looking for a little romance or companionship in your life? Find a date online or via an app. Single adults are out there. On Hilton Head Island itself, there are 11,914 of them —17.2 percent of them have never been married, 5.3 percent are divorced, 3.3 percent are separated, and 2.1 percent are widowed, according to Point2Homes. Here are a few suggestions for a casually cool first date: • Meet at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks on the north end, sit outside on the deck at water’s edge, and experience the casual Skull Creek vibe in the late afternoon. If you can’t relax and have fun with your date at this island favorite, see your doctor! • Reserve two seats aboard the 53-foot Pau Hana catamaran for a two-hour sunset sail. Spot the dolphins and great blue herons in Calibogue Sound and the Intercoastal Waterway from its Palmetto Bay Marina launch site. • Head to historic Honey Horn for its Art Market on May 1 to find original artwork and jewelry presented by more than 90 artists nationwide. Or just wander through the Coastal Discovery Museum’s galleries and walk its splendid grounds and gardens with piers jutting into Jarvis Creek. • Starbucks on the island and Corner Perk in Bluffton are a first date dream for comfort, a great cup of organic or signature brand cup of coffee, and just hanging out for an hour or two. You can get to know your date here. • Make an appointment at The Bike Doctor at one of two locations on the island, rent two bikes and set off on any one of the 7,846 bike trails and six miles of bike lanes. Stop often and just smile at each other. • Jake the Salty Dog is calling from South Beach Marina in Sea Pines. Grab a light bite at the café, The Wreck of the Salty Dog or Lands End Tavern, lick an ice cream cone, shop, listen to live music, and watch the pelicans sitting dockside. Hope you like people — lots of them. • Venture to the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island and find a seat at Bayley’s Bar and Terrace or Seacrest Terrace and Patio for light and lively afternoon refreshments, tasty snacks, sweets and unbeatable ambiance. Then stroll the lush grounds onward to the beach. Also consider: Sitting outside at the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon restaurant at Shelter Cove Towne Centre, sipping a rum punch with a side dish of sashimi and watching the sun go down along Broad Creek. Taking in the beautiful Hampton Lake views at Backwater Bill’s in Bluffton while munching on Lowcountry-style fried flounder bites. Wandering in and around the more than 80 gift/specialty shops, restaurants and kiosks at Hilton Head’s Coligny Plaza, then crossing the street for a stroll along the Atlantic Ocean. Browsing through the Smith Galleries at The Village at Wexford or the Pluff Mudd Art Gallery in historic downtown Bluffton for artistic inspiration and conversation. Stuffing a picnic basket full of deli goodies, salads and veggies and finding a table lakeside at Jarvis Creek Park. Heading over to the Neptune statue at Shelter Cove Harbour from 6-9 p.m. on May 19 to catch Deas Guyz perform your favorite songs for free. May 2016 25
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RETHINKING ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST CHERISHED IDEALS Almost anywhere in the world, when someone mentions McDonald’s people instantly think of hamburgers, standardized food options, and a reliable quality of service. By any measure, this reflects brilliant marketing by the McDonald’s corporation. However, professor Jack Whelan has turned this McDonald’s phenomenon into a social critique, a metaphor for the way many Americans think. BY DR. GLORIA HOLMES
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ccording to Whelan, many of us have developed what he calls a “McDonald’s mindset” because, as a country, we practically worship uniformity, sameness and predictability. Some might argue that this is OK because it makes us feel comfortable and safe — presumably, we feel that the “known,” or the expected, is better than the “unknown,” or the unexpected, whether we are dealing with hamburgers or people. You may be asking yourself: What does any of this have to do with the idea of America as a melting pot? The answer is that in a sense, the “McDonald’s mindset,” which vali-
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dates and values standardization, is distantly related to the assimilationist mindset that is embodied in the melting pot ideal. Since 1908, the melting pot has symbolized American unity. Both the ideal and the symbol are deeply embedded in the American psyche, and continue to resonate in today’s culture. Unfortunately, this utopian ideal that ostensibly promises national unity is actually disunifying. And not only is it very complex, it masks a sinister underside. The concept of the melting pot isn’t even an American idea. Its history dates back to an 18th century French aristocrat, J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur, who was trying to describe an “American” to his European counterparts in his 1782 “Letters from an American Farmer.” Crèvecoeur was trying to capture and define the unique American character, which was not quite European and was something new and different. When he asked, “What then is the American, this new man?,” he concluded that “Americans” are a “strange mixture” of nationalities. They are individuals from a variety of nations “melted into a new race of men,” and their “labors and posterity will one day cause changes in the world.” Crèvecoeur’s letters are somewhat prophetic, and became the basis for three important ideas that Americans continue to embrace: that Americans are a unique blend in the world; that America is a unique and world-changing country; and that to become truly American, you must “melt” or blend in. It wasn’t until 1908 that a British playwright, Israel Zangwill, updated and romanticized the idea of America as a melting pot in his play, “The Melting Pot.” The cover of the playbill graphically illustrated the theme, depicting the Statue of Liberty beside a giant cauldron, which sat upon a blazing fi e. Different shades of people (all European) were lined up to jump into the pot. On the surface, the ideal seems simple, benign and appealing, but is it consistent with America’s valorization of individual rights and individualism? For example, does it challenge our belief in free speech or freedom of religion, or the simple right to be? On some level, doesn’t the melting pot idea disturbingly equate becoming an American with self-destruction, loss and pain? If we figu atively jump into a pot, doesn’t this mean stripping ourselves of all that makes us distinct? Doesn’t it mean becoming an amalgamation, a distillation of myriad ideas and values, and beliefs and cultural traditions? Can we do this, and still maintain our uniqueness as individuals and cultural groups? And on some level, doesn’t this undermine the concept of individualism? These questions force us to think about how Americans think about diversity. They also force us to think about power. Who has it and who does not, because if we extend the metaphor a bit further, we realize that even though the melting pot idea is a construct, the assumption must be that there are some who have the power to control the melting process. Someone has the power to make decisions about who gets into the pot and who does not, and what those who come out of the pot should look like and be like. In other words, someone is setting the standards. Given the socio-economic realities of American history, this introduces the subjects
We’ve begun to think of America as a salad bowl, a patchwork quilt or an ethnic stew to show that things that are different can maintain their identities while still working together to create something good.
of race and gender because historically, in America, those who wielded power were white, male and Anglo-Saxon, and they controlled what an “American” should look and be like. However, over time, attitudes changed, demographics changed, power shifted, standards evolved, and how we think about America — and Americans — has constantly been renewed. As a result, how we think about America’s melting pot has also changed. Some have argued that the melting pot idea had to change because it established an unrealistic culture-stripping, cookie-cutter version of how a true American should look, think, speak and act, and established a Euro-centric gold standard that elevated those who were white, male, English-speaking Christians. Others believe that the melting pot idea was too narrow and too superficial because it did not balance a respect for human diversity and group identity with the nation’s need for the unity that comes from commonly held beliefs and values and goals; from assimilation. Today, we live in a social environment that has begun to acknowledge and honor multiculturalism and to affirm differences in all forms. And we have found new, more inclusive metaphors to replace the melting pot. Now we’ve begun to think of America as a salad bowl, a patchwork quilt or an ethnic stew to show that things that are different can maintain their identities while still working together to create something good. This means that as a society, we can maintain our individual and group differences as well as speak with one American voice in support of the uniquely American ideals of freedom, justice, equality and human dignity. M
Dr. Gloria Holmes is a professor emeritus at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Committed to promoting cultural literacy in schools and communities, she has worked as a diversity trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and has conducted anti-bias workshops for the Connecticut State Department of Education. Dr. Holmes is presently writing a book on school leadership and social justice, due to be published this year.
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? PRENTICE “TRIPP” BROWER BY MARCO FREY
I always called him Tripp. I remember mornings at South Carolina Yacht Club’s summer sailing camp, putting together the boxy Optimists before launching them into the water. Editor’s Note: In this new column, Hilton Head Island native Marco Frey catches up with young Hilton Head Island and Bluffton natives who are now making their mark elsewhere. The column highlights their blossoming lives and how their hometown helped shape who they are today. To nominate a person, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.
Prentice "Tripp" Brower started an organization that promises to bridge a dire gap between underprivileged kids and the water.
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he effort of the work was worth it with the release of your boat into the water, yours alone, its one sail getting fat in the wind. Our shared childhood started at Hilton Head Preparatory School, trading Legos in the sandbox in a tightknit trio: me, Prentice “Tripp” Brower and John DeZeeuw. But while my dad always had to pull me back to the water, it was hard to peel Tripp away, his skin growing ever tanner. When I migrated to public school, Tripp stayed at Prep, where he started its first sailing team. While studying political science at College of Charleston, Brower worked on Carolina Girl, a 100-foot charter yacht. Summers found him back at the South Carolina Yacht Club, taking on the role his older brother, Cameron, had before him, teaching the kids we once were. After college, he balanced his skill set with a trade rooted in hands and materials, apprenticing under master boat builder Ted Bullock just as he founded Barrier Island Boat Builders. This craft, rooted in centuries-old traditions that have scarcely changed, would prove vital to his vision. But developing a career as a master wooden boat craftsman proved less important in the small new company than his help managing its day-to-day realities. Brower stepped up as operations manager, manning the client relations helm and rigging together the website. But in 2014, after two years immersed in boat-building culture, an opportunity walked into the boat yard. Matthew
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Prentice "Tripp" Brower has used the Building to Teach curriculum to help students learn everything from social studies to physics, taking scaled plans and translating them to be used in building a 12-foot skiff, ready for rowing or sailing.
Milling had come by for regular maintenance on his schooner, Welcome, which regularly ferried tourists out of Shelter Cove for sightseeing and pirate sails. Milling had a nonprofit he struggled to get off the ground. Lowcountry Maritime Society was trying to expose kids to the water, and Milling, whose main career was too demanding, asked if Brower would take over. For his bachelor’s thesis, Brower had focused on communitysupported agriculture; he was no stranger to ideas of community promotion and development. And his time with Barrier Island Boat Builders proved he could manage effectively. In addition, it gave him a deep ties to sea-minded people. A lifetime on the water led to this moment. He agreed, forming a board of directors that fall that would elect him executive director, igniting an organization that promises to bridge a dire gap between underprivileged kids and the water. While retaining its original intention, Brower integrated the trade he knew so well, shaping the budding nonprofit around a format he saw among nonprofits elsewhere —using boat building to teach essential topics from math to local history. Throughout a semester cycle, kids from Title 1 schools, most of them minorities, build a vessel that becomes greater than the boat itself. The boat ferries students through the science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, skills sorely lacking in American education. Brower is confident test scores among his afterschool students will rise, and it’s a bold initiative to reconnect youth who
might otherwise never touch the water. On a peninsula whose history is so rooted to the water and whose African-American culture was so shaped by it, access to that water has grown scarce. The cruise and freight industry have essentially dominated one half of the Charleston peninsula’s waterfront, and private development steadily chips away at public access, leaving residents and visitors alike only a pleasant view from the Battery. Left of the Mosquito Fleet, a tight-knit black fishing fleet that stocked Charleston’s seafood markets for centuries, are the mere wooden pylons of its former dock. Unmarked and easy to miss, they sit between the port and luxury apartments. Lowcountry Maritime Society is now 2 years old. It has started a New Mosquito Fleet to ensure the tale doesn’t wash away. Brower is finally free from instructing classes and can take the upper deck. That means getting the vital funding needed for such a project, collecting more data to assure investors, and building important partnerships. The nonprofit group hopes to expand along the Carolina waterways, with Hilton Head Island in scope. When it’s finally ready for launch day, a student’s handmade wooden rowing skiff has become more than a boat. Time and work have shaped wood into vessel. Along the way, Charleston’s next generation have learned crucial STEM skills, honored their culture’s contributions to maritime culture, and taken what may be their first dip into the Atlantic. For more information, visit www.lowcountrymaritime.org. M May 2016 33
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USCB
APPOINTS A NEW CHANCELLOR
On March 18, the University of South Carolina Beaufort appointed a new chancellor, Al Panu, during an investiture ceremony. BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS | PHOTOS BY KERRY JARVIS
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attendance were state and local officials the university’s board of directors, delegates from other colleges and universities, and USCB’s faculty and staff. They formally welcomed Panu as he received the Chancellor’s Medallion from USC President Harris Pastides. Panu is only the second chancellor in the history of USCB. Chosen as chancellor after an exhaustive search, Panu was hired after a unanimous decision by the university’s selection committee. “I am truly humbled by the unanimous vote, and it is something that I don’t take for granted,” Panu said. As the new chancellor, Panu oversees the fastest growing four-year school in the state. With a faculty of 120 and more than 1,900 students enrolled in over 13 degree programs, and an additional 1,500 senior citizens taking classes through Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a community outreach program, the campus is always brimming with activity. USCB also hosts the Beaufort Lecture Series as well as an acclaimed chamber music series. Even as a young child, Panu said he “treasured any books or magazines that we could read” and he knew early on that “education was the pathway to a better life.”
He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which at the time was a dictatorship that imposed heavy restrictions that prevented most citizens from leaving the country. However, at 18, Panu had an unfortunate accident that proved to bring him good fortune; it opened the door to not only the world, but to his future. His injuries were so severe that they could not be treated in the Congo, so Panu was flow to Belgium for medical treatment. “The accident was a blessing in disguise,” he said. He gives his mother credit for her courage and faith by making the incredible sacrifice of sending him to Belgium. She saw this as an opportunity for him to not only get a better life, but also the kind of education he would not have received at home. After one year of college in Belgium, he was able to continue his studies at Tuskegee University with the help of missionaries he had met years earlier in the Congo. “So many doors have opened for me through help from other people, for which I am very grateful,” he said. Panu has demonstrated the ability to overcome the many educational obstacles that he has faced, giving him a unique perspective on education that most upper-level administrators don’t have. Unlike many Americans, he
can never take education for granted. Panu said he is inspired by the words of Booker T. Washington, who said: “I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, but as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.” During his investiture speech, Panu stated that his educational beliefs were inspired by a quote from Michelangelo: “In every block of marble, I see a statue.” But, Panu adds, “what a sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the human soul. Learning is the glue that binds a teacher to the student.” Although Panu has been in office for a few months, his expansive vision for the university has already been set in motion. The strength of the university, its growth, as well the overall economic benefits that it will have on the Lowcountry area, inform his vision. “Part of the role of USCB is to bring people together as we set our sights higher,” he said. “When we do that, it enables us to work toward reaching the same goal, rather than dealing with distractions.” In his opinion, the university is an important part of this vibrant community that can, and needs, to grow to meet the changing demands of the Lowcountry. With that in mind, his strategic planning began with the establishment of a committee consisting of faculty, staff, students and community members who have been tasked with what he calls “Envision 2020.” The committee’s goals are to develop a plan of action based on the following themes: ensuring academic excellence, establishing additional degree pro-
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PEOPLE grams as well as offering graduate degrees. Panu has a particular interest in addressing the increasing need for quality teachers in our area by providing enhanced kindergarten through 12th grade educational options for new teachers entering the profession. This would include master’s programs in education and health care. Both of these programs would address the needs of the surrounding region. Panu is also excited about the opening of the new Hilton Head campus, which is expected to open in fall 2018. This new campus will be geared towards programs in hospitality and tourism, which would meet the needs of Hilton Head’s resort industry. Importantly, the Hilton Head campus will be able to take advantage of all of the on-the-job training and career options that are already on the island, as well as give students greater access to hands-on experiences while they are learning. Strategic planning always takes into account “the needs and demands of the students help to develop the initiatives that are being worked on,” Panu points out. In additional to all of the academic growth
that is being planned, Panu hasn’t ignored extracurricular activities; basketball and volleyball programs have also been added to his list of objectives.
USCB’S HISTORY Panu will be leading a school that has an impressive history. It is historically significan because it is considered one of the oldest higher educational institutions in the country, dating back to 1795. Originally chartered as Beaufort College after the American Revolution, the school became a sought-after location for higher education in the Lowcountry. Eventually, Beaufort College also became the site of the Freedman’s Bureau, which was the federal agency that brought public education to newly-freed slaves, and housed one of their first schools from 1865 to 1872. Begun as a preparatory school and college to serve the families of local planters, its mission was established by an act of the South Carolina legislature, which authorized the college to confer degrees in liberal arts or sciences such as those “usually conferred in other colleges in Europe and America.”
Beaufort College was considered a first- ate school and became a feeder school for South Carolina colleges and other elite colleges in the North, including Harvard, Princeton, Yale and Columbia. The college was forced to close at the beginning of the Civil War, when Union troops used it as a hospital. In August 2004, USCB was expanded into a comprehensive university and the state’s newest accredited four-year university offering only six different degrees. Today, as part of its continuing growth, USCB offers 13 baccalaureate degrees and programs of study. “I’m looking forward to living and working here and being a part of USCB’s educational mission, which also means that I’m here to bring people together by building small bridges towards a greater good. We are stronger together when we are a part of something big,” Panu said. Based on the growth of the area and the planned programming additions, his goals are to keep the university moving forward, paralleling the upward trajectory of the Lowcountry area. His skilled leadership is already having an impact, and it is clear that USCB is in perfect hands. M
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F IR S T FA MIL IE S O F HILT O N HE A D I S L A ND:
Front row, left to right: Katherine Hitt, Deanna Cramer, Nicholas Cramer and Carol Cramer. Back row, left to right: Jerry Cramer, Tim Cramer, Arthur Cramer and Dan Cramer.
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he Cramers’ story is an inspiring tale of entrepreneurship, love, courage, friendship and a dedication to improving a newly adopted community. When I met the Cramers, I was struck by their warmth and the strong sense of family that embraced me. It felt like being invited to participate in a family reunion, and being given the privilege of sharing in the pleasing sense of intimacy that defines “family” in the best and truest sense of the word. When I arrived for the interview, there was a strong feeling of love and togetherness and history in the room. The Cramers were anxious to share their story. They were proud of what they had done and what they had contributed to the Lowcountry’s history. There were so many stories and shared memories that at times they couldn’t tell the stories fast enough, and sometimes they were all talking at once, or when one of them began talking about a person, place or event, someone else completed the story or framed it differently or provided new details. And often, there was laughter. They were laughing at the past, laughing at themselves, laughing about things they had said or did or felt. But the beauty of it all was that their combined stories were really one story of family love, generational struggle and support; a shared sense of values, and an approach to life and living based on integrity. The story of
the Cramers is not simply the story of a family who came to Hilton Head in the 1950s because they saw the potential for economic success; it is the story within the story. It is a story about a family’s character and values, and what it contributed to the Island’s culture. It’s a story about how their lives and experiences and growth as a family parallel the growth and development of the island itself. In many ways it is impossible to understand the history of Hilton Head without understanding the contributions of families like the Cramers. They contributed not simply to the economic development of the island; theirs is also a contribution to the values and a cohesive sense of community that existed and made Hilton Head a unique place to live and grow up before it was the haven for tourists that we know today. The Cramer story begins with William Cramer, who was an electrician in Savannah. He had a daughter, Catherine, and five sons: Arthur, Jesse, Dan, Herbert and Billy. Back in 1958, around the time that the first bridge was built linking the island to the mainland, William and Martha Cramer built one of the first houses on Folly Field. “At the time, ocean-view houses were being sold for $4,500,” Arthur said. The Cramers came here in search of opportunity and a better way of life for their family. “We came to the island with nothing. We made our lives on Hilton Head,” Arthur added. William
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PEOPLE Cramer came to start his own business, Cramer Electric. Ultimately, his five sons also began businesses of their own: Plantation Electric, Carolina Electric, Cramer Electric Service, Atlantic Electric, Quality Electric and C&C Electric Supply. The family participated in the growth, development and change of the Island. They wired thousands of houses and have the stories to prove it. For example, Herbert Cramer wired Pat Conroy’s school on Daufuskie Island, which was popularized in the movie “Conrack” and the book “The River is Wide,” and they wired Benny Hudson’s restaurant Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, which has become a Hilton Head landmark. Days filled with tomato fights in the fields riding the backs of the large sea turtles as they made their way back into the ocean, and hunting and fishing around the island was just how life was. This was a time when fall meant practicing their favorite sport – going out in a boat and shooting marsh hens in Broad Creek. This was a time when the “hottest” club in town was Golden Rose Park, which was owned by a Gullah couple, the Wileys; it was a place where being at “Sunrise Service” meant that you had spent the night in club, and woke up in your car or on the ground outside the club; black and white bodies together. In a time when race relations were strained in the United States, even though the schools were segregated, Hilton Head was a place where that tension didn’t exist, according to Tim Cramer, Herbert’s son. “We loved one another. I had more black friends than white,” he said. “People on the island, black or white, were family. We were always taught about love towards our fellow man. We were taught to love everyone.” “We didn’t worry about color, then or today,” Arthur added. Tim tells of one night when he and his brother Sheftall, who died 10 years ago, were giggin’ — spear-fishing — in Calibogue Sound and caught 105 fish He still remembers: it was 100 trout and five bass. They teamed up with a porpoise that chased the fish in their direction. Those were the “good old days, when there was nobody on the docks to bother you,” he said. William Cramer modeled a set of values for his family, with examples of sharing, honesty and trust, which is how they define their relationships between people. People helped each other and didn’t expect anything for it. Those are the core principles that have guided the personal and professional lives of his family till this day. The impact of the Cramers’ Lowcountry legacy, however, is not limited to Hilton Head; it also extends to Bluffton, where Arthur was instrumental in starting Bluffton’s fi e department back in 1974 — according to Arthur, back “when they only had one fi e truck.” Today, both of his sons continue to work in the department, one as chief and one as captain. The Cramers have a well-deserved sense of pride that “we contributed” to life here and have left a legacy, and they believe that they “made a difference.” The real legacy of the Cramer family is not just that they helped bring electricity to the island, but that they were a vital part of the fabric of Hilton Head; they are connected to the people in special ways because they had a sense of shared humanity. “It’s about character, integrity; who you are … It’s about what your conscience would let you do — it’s about doing the right thing,” Arthur said. The light that the Cramers brought to the island is more than literal light; they brought the light of understanding, family values, community, collaboration and common humanity. M May 2016 37
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MRS. MAYFEST TRUE BLUFFTONIAN AT CORE OF VILLAGE FESTIVAL GROWTH
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years, a role she loved. “There’s a camaraderie there and working with folks that get to show off their handmade crafts, it’s wonderful,” she said. “To see someone like (Sugaree bakery co-owner) Jo Rackliff show off her amazing photography, she may never have shown that in a gallery before but the festival gives her a platform for folks to see that work.” Fellow Rotarian and close friend Lisa Carroll said witnessing Jeger in action is an inspiration. “She’s a type Double-A personality, she’s a doer in all the best ways,” Carroll said. “But she truly embodies all that’s good about Bluffton. If there’s someone in need, someone hurting, she’s not just there on the phone, she’s there in person or at the hospital by their side.” That compassion is partly rooted in her Jeger’s personal journey. This year is the 10th anniversary of her kidney transplant after years of suffering through a rare condition called polycystic kidney disease. Her
sister, Susan, died from PKD in 2003 and Jeger was near death herself when word came of a donor match. “I lost a lot of blood in surgery; the doctors tell me at my annual checkups that I’m the miracle, the poster child,” she said. “The outpouring of love from friends and strangers during that battle, it gave me such strength and hope. I’m not much for sitting still and so, I’ve done everything they tell me to avoid being the patient again. But I truly appreciate how much of a gift each day truly is.” Jeger runs her own consulting business and works part-time with Carroll at Moonstar Public Relations. She travels as much as possible with her husband, especially to see her two daughters and five grandkids. She is serving as more of a mentor for festival leadership this year, but can’t wait to see her vendors. “This community means the world to me,” Jeger said. “My husband tells me I need to slow down, but I’ll never stop giving back.” M
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When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7 Where: Calhoun Street, Old Town Bluffton What: More than 200 arts and crafts and food vendors, Ugliest Dog contest, pieeating contest, parade and so much more Admission: Free, with free parking and parking shuttles available throughout town. Visit blufftonvillagefestival.com for details. For more information: 843-815-2277 or email blufftonvillagefestival@gmail.com May 2016 39
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Carolyn Adams and Bill Haley are the lead organizers for the Kiwanis Club Rib Burn-Off. Special thanks to One Hot Mama's for providing the ribs for the photo shoot.
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veryone knows that the most crucial ingredient in ribs, or indeed any barbecue, is time. Good barbecue is not cooked in an hour. To get that delicate smoke ring, that indescribable texture of pork that doesn’t fall right off the bone, but gently clings to it until pulled by teeth or fork, requires plenty of planning ahead and an evening spent biding your time beside a smoker. What’s true of ribs is also true of rib burnoffs. And the Kiwanis Club Rib Burn-Off is no exception. You think a hog requires planning ahead? Our local Kiwanis Club already has its events booked out for the next six years. “We have a six-year plan with Honey Horn due to the volume of weddings they have onsite and the long lead time to plan a wedding,” said Bill Haley, a longtime Kiwanis volunteer. Weddings have nothing on the club’s burn-off. Apart from the six-year site reservation, the Kiwanis really start stoking the fi es six months out, around the time the Chili Cookoff wraps. This is when it’s time to start courting entrants, the blend of professional and amateur pitmasters who will be providing the bounty for the burn-off. “We usually start six months out from the event, putting together a letter and commitment form for the professional and amateur cooks,” Haley said. “Typically we will have around 15 cooks, some of whom come to Honey Horn the night before and do their cooking onsite all night long.” And even with six months’ lead time, Kiwanis volunteers are courting contestants right up until the end. “We’re recruiting up to the week before the event, due to people dropping out or a restaurant opening up that we think might be a good fit ” said Carolyn Adams, a 15-year volunteer veteran.
There’s a volunteer for everything, and for everything a volunteer. Adams’ role is to round up judges, some of whom look forward to getting that email all year long. “It’s exciting for us because they’re excited,” Adams said. “And they tell people about it — it’s all about generating positive buzz.” But signing restaurants and gathering judges are just a small part of the massive undertaking that goes along with a successful rib burn-off. Press releases need to be written, calendars need to be filled insurance needs to be firmed up, a band needs to be found, security must be arranged, awards must be engraved … there’s even a line item on the volunteer to-do list marked simply, “pray for no rain.” It’s a tall order, but fortunately, the local Kiwanis have it down to a science. “The way this works, everyone’s been doing the same thing for a long time,” Adams said. “It’s a fairly easy event to launch because everyone knows what they need to do, when they need to do it, and who they need to contact. That’s one of the reasons this runs really smoothly, even though we have a relatively small group of people organizing the event.” Time and experience. In the right proportions, they make for stellar barbecue and the can’t-miss event of the spring. M
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What: 20th annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest When: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 14 Where: The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Details: Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head Island. Professional certified judges will di ect the blind judging to pick the judges award winners and ticket holders will vote for the popular vote winners. Live music and a children’s tent. Tickets: $15
Typically, the Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest will have around 15 cooks, some of whom come to Honey Horn the night before and do their cooking onsite all night long.
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IN THE BOOK, Insights Into Excellence, Captain Charlie Plumb tells the story of a stranger who approached him as he was having dinner in a restaurant. The man recognized him as Captain Plumb and knew he was a jet fighter pilot who served on the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. The stranger also knew that he had been shot down and had parachuted behind enemy lines and was a Vietnamese prisoner of war for six long years. Captain Plumb did not know this gentleman at all, and asked how he could possibly know all of that. “Because, I packed your parachute,” was the reply.
Who Packed Your Parachute?
WHOSE ARE YOU PACKING? Captain Plumb was grateful to meet and shake the hand of a man who had saved his life. Then the Captain asked an important additional question, “Do you keep track of all the parachutes you pack?”
Your charitable work, both volunteer and financial, is life-giving, life-saving and lifeaffirming in ways you may never fully understand.
“No,” the stranger responded, “it’s enough gratification for me just to know that I’ve served.” None of us have arrived where we are without the help of others. No matter how successful we are, we cannot take full and total credit for getting there. While in some cases we know the names of those who helped us along the way, in other cases, there are countless nameless folks who own a piece of our success. I know well the many ways in which my parents, grandparents, teachers, church leaders and employers played a role in moving my life ahead. I’m certain that the inventor of penicillin saved my life, as did the various doctors who helped me through childbirth and cancer surgery.
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But the anonymous engineers who built safety features into my automobile, subsequently totaled by a reckless driver, also saved my life. The clerks who processed my college application, the hospital auxiliary ladies who had bake sales to raise my scholarship dollars, and even the taxpayers whose hard-earned money made my state university’s tuition within reach are among my personal parachute packers. Much of my knowledge comes from a lifetime of voracious reading; authors, librarians, publishing houses, editors, typesetters, and booksellers have all had a role in my life, and yet most of them are unknown to me. My colleagues here at the Community Foundation are critical to the success of our work; it takes all of us to make this a worthy endeavor; none of us can do it by ourselves. If you were to consider your life, and all of the parachute packers therein, who would they be? Both the known and the unknown? Is your gratitude growing with your list? And perhaps more importantly, whose parachutes are you packing? You have saved and/or significantly impacted the lives of many, both known and unknown. The value of your careful skill with the silks is equally important whether you are known or unknown to those relying on you. Your charitable work, both volunteer and financial, is life-giving, life-saving and life-affirming in ways you may never fully understand. What individuals and organizations are looking to you for support that could make all the difference? Your kind words, your mentoring, your canned goods, your unused coats, your checks or planned gifts are the stuff of which life is extended or improved for many. In honor of the many who have packed your parachutes with great care throughout your life, please do the same for your friends and neighbors with whom you share this community, region, country, and planet. And if you require information about where the needs are significant, call Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Our knowledgeable staff can share with you resources, as well as expertise, which can assist you in your quest to LIVE GENEROUSLY. Both “The Giving Marketplace” and “Lowcountry Volunteer Connections” through our website (www. cf-lowcountry.org) are tools which provide significant information about local nonprofits and their needs. Likewise, through the establishment of new funds or the support of existing funds at the Community Foundation, your generosity can take flight in exciting ways. And while you’re at it, call those invaluable people who you know have given you respite in the storms of your life, and thank them. It might be just the lift they need. Denise K. Spencer President and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
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DIVINE INTERVENTION EVERYTHING FALLING INTO PLACE FOR HILTON HEAD ISLAND BUSINESSWOMAN DONNA D’AMICO
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aving a son with cystic fib osis means Donna D’Amico understands the importance of health insurance and adequate preventive care. Thanks to a career shift she attributes to “divine intervention,” the savvy Hilton Head businesswoman now gets to help healthcare providers make sure their patients have access to those things as well. D’Amico is vice president of administration and customer service at WellTrackONE, a risk management company that provides software and wellness programs to hospitals and other healthcare providers. “We’re really a risk prediction company. But we process the annual wellness visit to generate the risk predication rating for patients who have the potential for chronic illnesses. We have the software and we contract with hospitals and smaller practices,” she explains. “We schedule (the wellness visit),
they go to their doctor, then all the information goes into our software and processes the report with the risk predictions, factors and a five-y ar screening plan for the patient.” The healthcare software industry is a second career for D’Amico, who worked as a developer with her husband, David, for many years. The D’Amicos moved to Hilton Head Island 20 years ago, and Donna was active in her children’s lives as they grew up, particularly when they attended Hilton Head Preparatory School. When the developing business took a nosedive in 2008, though, Donna found herself needing to pull a rabbit out of a hat to keep her family aflo t. Her son, Reid, had been diagnosed with cystic fib osis at age 12, which had made the family’s health insurance go up to $3,000 per month. So D’Amico took a retail job at S.M. Bradford in Harbour Town. It wasn’t what she was used to, but it was something.
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“I said, ‘I’m getting on a health plan. That’s what I can do for my family,’” says D’Amico, who did so well at the ladies boutique she won a sales trip to Montana for having FUN THINGS the highest sales total. “I had a ball with the customers,” she says. ABOUT DONNA But she was used to working D’AMICO: for herself, and greatly missed the 1 She and husband David ride their autonomy and excitement of being bikes every night through Harbour Town Golf Links to watch the sunset. her own boss. “It is such a ritual for us.” “I sent up prayers all the time. 2 She’s a seasoned cook who ‘Dear God, I need an opportunity. I measures nothing. “Italian need a business to run,’” she says. cooking is a feeling; it comes from the heart.” At the time, the D’Amicos were 3 Her bachelor’s degree is in minor investors in a healthcare Communications - TV/radio from data collection company based in Ithaca College in New York. North Carolina. When one of the 4 Her favorite vacation spots are St. principals and another investor Barts, Italy and Napa Valley. 5 She grew up in upstate New York. in that company decided to form a new one, focused on helping providers handle preventive care in a way that would make Medicare approvals easier, the D’Amicos jumped at the chance to be involved. “We convinced them that Hilton Head would be the perfect place to open this office ” D’Amico says. “There are so many underemployed people here, office space is plentiful, it’s not an expensive place to live, and with the cost of operations in terms of labor force, it was the perfect place to open this type of high-tech business.” The businessmen put D’Amico in charge of the office and she was once again the boss. They opened a small office on Bow Circle on Sept. 11, 2012, with four part-time staff members and D’Amico at the helm. “Since then I’ve moved twice, I have 30 employees, and by the end of this year I’ll probably double again and we’ll move again,” she says of the company, which has clients in 35 states. “It was nothing short of divine intervention that brought this opportunity,” she says. “I think everything fell perfectly into place the way it happened.” Though David now works for Massachusetts Mutual Financial Group, he also serves on WellTrackONE’s board of directors as its Operations Consultant. “Because of his background in real estate, he’s always found the best deals for office space,” she says. “And because of our growth we’re going to be moving again.” D’Amico says she loves coming to work every day not just because of the difference they’re making in people’s lives, but because of the staff of go-getters and team players she’s put together over these last four years. “I absolutely love it,” she says. “I’m so passionate about what this is all about, and that I was given the opportunity to learn about this business and surround myself with some amazing, wonderful people.” M May 2016 47
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DAWN’S TOP PICKS FOR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS IN MAY Dawn suggested the following flowers for a nice Mother’s Day bouquet — or any flo al arrangement to show off the best blooms of the season:
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THE FLOWERS OWNER OF A FLORAL AFFAIR HAS ADJUSTED TO LOWCOUNTRY PACE
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Floral Affair is a bride’s one-stop shop when it comes to making her wedding flower fantasies bloom true, mostly thanks to shop owner Dawn Kiritsy. She and her husband, Stephen, opened the shop in 1997 on Dillon Road a year after relocating to the Lowcountry from New Hampshire. They were sick of the North’s snow and were ready for warmer weather, so their favorite vacation spot — Hilton Head Island — soon became their home, and their new place of business. Dawn has always been the creative kind, with an artistic background and a passion for making beautiful things. Her artistic flair came in handy when her husband wanted to open a flower shop shortly after moving to Hilton Head. Dawn had been a stay-at-home mother to her two children in New Hampshire, but the idea of starting a new business that would let her use her creative talents was an exciting challenge. A Floral Affair remained open at the Dillon Road location for 10 years, until the shop moved into a larger space at its current location on Cardinal Road. Dawn works her flo al magic in the back part of her store, an open workspace where her creations come to life. It’s also where she takes care of all the elements that make each bride’s day picture-perfect — one recent afternoon, she and an employee spent the afternoon on the phone with a vendor, trying to locate a coral flower to match the colors on a bride’s save-the-date card. The rest of her shop is filled with vases of every shape and color, plus fabric swatches, candles and everything else that brings a unique, personal touch to any event. Carole Beyma, an longtime employee at A Floral Affair, says that she “has never seen the same wedding twice.” Every detail that goes into a bride’s bouquet or centerpiece arrangement is unique and special to Dawn’s clients. She doesn’t want to just re-create
something off of Pinterest or an online blog. “I don’t really care for Pinterest,” Dawn said; she would rather do the creating herself. “It’s helpful to look at pictures on Pinterest and see what kind of idea the bride has in mind for her flowers but I am never going to copy exactly what she shows me.” One bride brought her a photo of a platter of succulents as a centerpiece idea, and Dawn adding sketches of different flowers to the photo to add a touch of color and originality to the concept, just to set her work apart from the rest. “People know that when they come here, they are going to get unique,” Dawn said. A Floral Affair is about so much more than just bouquets and arrangements. Dawn will go above and beyond to make your flo al ideas exceptional, even if it means adding in a few small props to accentuate the finishe product. She has used baskets of oyster shells on flo al wire, candle displays, and different fabrics attached to bridesmaids’ bouquets to help set the scene for her brides. At A Floral Affair, it’s about thinking big picture, not just picking a few different types of flowers that make a bouquet look nice. Dawn begins every job with the intent to bring a bride’s vision to life with an elegant and gorgeous display. Dawn and her team can work with any budget, too. Whether you are in the market for a Mother’s Day bouquet or shopping for a prom boutonniere, her team of specialists always strives for customer satisfaction. “We’re here for people,” Dawn said. Her design team may stay busy on weekends and holidays, but that does not mean they are not there to assist walk-ins or new customers in their Cardinal Road retail space and showroom. A Floral Affair is open for daily deliveries and tries to accommodate every customer’s requests as they come in. The store even offers a line of master retail tuxedos, a tried and true convenience to clients who want to make their wedding planning as simple as possible. M May 2016 49
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THE POWER OF FREE ENTERPRISE:
THE CUBAN EXPERIENCE Over the past month I have become quite the road warrior, traveling between time zones and experiencing cultures and cuisines I would have never expected. BY ELIHU SPENCER
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ne of my destinations was Havana, Cuba, where I had the opportunity to visit the University of Havana and meet with local economists, urban planners and educators. As I climbed on the plane to fly from Tampa to Havana, I had great expectations for what my journey had in store, but I couldn’t even imagine what I found. You see, Havana was frozen in time on Dec. 31, 1959, when Fidel Castro seized power in the Cuban Revolution. In the United States, we have all seen pictures of the 1950s-era cars; many lust over access to Cuban cigars and rum, and we imagine a nation of people repressed
by an authoritative government. Since 1959, Cuba has only had two leaders, Fidel and Raul Castro, both fie cely believing that socialism and a classless society were the Cuban answer to social order. Fidel Castro developed health issues in 2006 and temporarily transferred power to his brother, Raul, who has set out to introduce some free enterprise opportunities to his countrymen. Remember that Cuba is an island country of 11.5 million people, most of them born after 1959. This population only knows an economy that is state owned and controlled, giving them limited exposure to outside influence Let me remind everyone that Cuba is our third closest neighbor, after Canada and Mexico, and sits just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. It is also the largest landmass in the Caribbean region, so strategically, Cuba should be important to the United States. The Cuban people represent natural trading partners and should be great customers for U.S. goods and services. With the Cuban Revolution and the subsequent trade embargo, also
known as “The Blockade,” the opportunity for economic engagement has been severely limited. Fast forward to June 30, 2015, and the announcement by the Obama administration that the U.S. will be re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and reopening our mutual embassies. While this decision has been widely praised, it also certainly has its critics. After my visit, I am on the side of opening our doors — and our wallets — to our neighbors, and the next few paragraphs will explain why. First, as was mentioned earlier, Raul Castro has opened the door ever so slightly to the idea of “free enterprise.” Cubans can now open restaurants, often in their homes and known as “paladares,” and supplement their state-supplied income with “profits” from these eateries. Vintage cars can now be used as taxis to shuttle both native Cubans and tourists around Havana. Interestingly, since only three in 10 Cubans own their own vehicles, the “private/public” transportation system is a critical part of the city’s transportation infrastructure. Farmers are now permitted to farm on state-owned land for personal profit We were told that Cuban farmers must sell 90 percent of what they produce to the state, but they routinely keep 30 percent for themselves. Now you do the math on that. Finally, there is a brisk business in bed-and-breakfast lodging
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as tourism from Latin America, Europe and Canada have driven demand for hotel rooms beyond what is available through foreignoperated but state-owned tourist hotels. This experiment with “free enterprise capitalism,” although Cuba would never call it that, is a fie ce engine driving the Cuban economy today. Second, in the next 24 months we will see a massive shift in power within the Cuban government. One of the significan changes introduced by Raul Castro when he was elected chairman of the Cuban Communist Party was his announcement that he would retire at the end of his term and that term limits would be imposed on others in the Cuban government. A new generation of Cuban leaders will take over in 2018, and while still dedicated to the Cuban form of socialism, they recognize that the world around them is continuing to change and Cubans need to participate in that change. Even today, Cuba’s youth are beginning to gain access to the internet and, as we have seen in other parts of the world, that in itself will cause change. The U.S. can be viewed as a partner in these changes or as a continued adversary. Don’t you think, purely on the basis of geographic proximity, “partner” is a better option? Third, Cuba represents a wonderful opportunity for American businesses. The Cuban infrastructure is in shambles. Productivity on a per capita basis is among the lowest in the world as there is limited access to technology developed after 1959. Fields are still being plowed using oxen instead of tractors. The Cuban people are proud of what they do well in providing health care, education and basic housing and food to their fellow citizens. While they view life differently than we do, they aspire to be an equal partner in advancing their economy forward. American businesses have a geographic leg up when it comes to moving Cuba into the 21st century. And while the Castro brothers will forever refuse a handout, the Cuban people would relish a hand up. So what does all this have to do with Hilton Head Island and South Carolina? Hopefully, these comments and observations will help to inform and influence an open mind as our relationship with Cuba is debated during the presidential election. The potential positives for both of our economies are significant M Elihu Spencer is a banking expert with a long business history in global finance His life’s work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
LEFT: August 2015: a farmer waving from his oxen-drawn cart in Vinales Valley, Cuba. RIGHT: August 2015: a local man on a horse-drawn cart in the morning sun, Vinales, Cuba. Horse drawn carts are very common in Vinales and all over Cuba.
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ONLINE ADS
NUISANCE or NECESSARY? How many of you have ever seen a digital ad while poking around the Internet?
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If you haven’t, well, you need to stop carving your house out of ice blocks with a sharpened walrus tusk and go purchase some technology. Digital advertising usually gets a bad rap these days as it is seen as invasive, annoying and sometimes creepy. So why do so many businesses spend more and more money on these types of ads year after year? This is not a silly question. With the average American spending nearly 6 hours a day online, including more than three hours on a mobile device, according to www.emarketer.com, it makes sense for businesses to want to have their message on those screens. Enter TDA, or targeted display advertising.
The Internet is huge. So huge that advertising on it demands a new approach. It just so happens that approach allows advertising to be centered on the user and not the product or service being advertised. Instead of randomly selecting an ad to show to the user, TDA presents an ad that is relevant to the user's interests. This is why when you start looking for something online, you start to see ads for a whole lot of very similar products, all of them trying to gain you as a customer. It’s no secret that the Internet knows more about you than you think. Some people don’t like to believe this, but it is true. With everything from Facebook profiles search engine history, cookies, geo
location services, mailing lists, public records, LinkedIn accounts, tax records, internet purchase history and much more, all of which is stored online, you can start to understand how the Internet can possibly know so much about you. All these things give businesses a wealth of information on potential customers that they can use to their advertising advantage. Capitalism at its finest TDA makes a lot of sense for a lot of businesses because it affords virtually no waste. A business’ ad will be seen by only the people the business chooses, for the most part. And in today's budget-conscious world, waste is bad, optimized money is good, and return on investment on an ad campaign is very good.
So next time you’re surfing the Web and you start to see ads, remember these things: You are always in control of what ads you are shown. (Ever notice that blue triangle in the upper right-hand corner of an ad? Try clicking it once.) Digital ads are what keep most content on the Internet free, and finall , those ads are businesses’ way of saying they want you as a customer. I hope now, after reading this, that you can surf and enjoy the Web and look over your digital shoulder a bit less often. To learn more about TDA and how it can benefit your business, reach out to your Monthly sales rep today. We have the most advanced, efficient and affordable solutions in the area. M
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Wexford is proud to welcome Erica Pepper, CCM, as its new food and beverage director. She is a certified club manager and is heavily involved with the Carolina’s Club Manager Chapter. Prior to joining Wexford, Pepper held various positions at Colleton River. BNC Bank has promoted Patrick W. Pritchard to executive vice president, senior operations officer. Pritchard leads the branch operations, deposit administration, loan operations, and loan processing teams, and he has developed and implemented great efficiencies in those areas. Kimberly Adkins, LPC, LPC-S, has joined Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center as clinical director. Adkins has more than 30 years of experience as a mental health professional and has been a licensed professional counselor since 1989. Evalee Smith, LISW-CP, has joined Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center as a counselor. Smith has more than 15 years of experience as a mental health professional and counselor, and is a certified licensed clinical social worker. She has extensive experience providing behavioral health services to people of all ages,
NEW OWNERS TAKE OVER BILLY WOOD APPLIANCE Brantley and Michael King are the new owners of Billy Wood Appliance. Both spent their high school years in the area and were graduates of Hilton Head High School. Brantley received her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and Michael from the University of Richmond. Mike went on to a 22-year career as a securities trader in Richmond, Baltimore and New York. The couple is happy to be back in the Lowcountry where they can share the lifestyle they knew and enjoyed with their three boys, aged 13, 17 and 19.
including individuals with developmental disabilities/intellectual disabilities and mental health diagnoses experiencing a crisis situation at home and providing case management for families with developmentally disabled and aging members. ForeShore Rentals has announced Coley Davis as manager of maintenance and inspections. Davis is a native of Bluffton. He started his college career at the University of South Carolina Beaufort on scholarship for the golf team. After his sophomore year, he transferred to Clemson University where he graduated in May 2014 with a degree in financial management. Davis joined ForeShore in March after working for worldrenowned companies Belfor and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Trafficking (LCAHT) has reorganized and has installed a new board.
LOWCOUNTRY ORTHOTICS & PROSTHETICS NOW OPEN Azad Hasan brings Lowcountry Orthotics and Prosthetics to the Lowcountry. With over 20 years of experience in the field of orthotics and prosthetics, he is a highly skilled board-certified orthotist and an active member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Hasan has an eye for the future in wanting to contribute the latest in technology and advancements in his field of expertise to the medical community and patients. He designs and manufactures all of his own custom-formed and custom-fitting applications, as he feels that this is the best approach for a proper fit.
Board members will serve for three-year terms and help oversee strategic changes for the non-profit which aims to eradicate human trafficking in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and beyond through awareness, advocacy and action. Board members include President Mary Jo Riley, Vice President Barbara Pawlishyn, Treasurer Nancy Simonetti, and Secretary/ Student Representative Aysha Merrill. The Easter Seals Foundation announced the appointment of Chris Schembra, OHenry Productions Producing Partner, to its board of trustees. Schembra, a Hilton Head Island native, is the producer behind the five-time Emmy Award-Winning show “The Little Flower” starring Tony Lo Bianco. In addition to his work on Broadway, Schembra is the founder/curator of the 747 Club, a weekly supper club that connects people at the intersection of food and community. Lean Ensemble Theater, Hilton Head Island’s newest professional theater company, announces the appointment of Blake White as founding artistic and executive director. Stephen Hasley, Robert Labbancz,
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Michael Nairne and Bo Pearson join Mary Briggs, Judy Bluestone, Myla Lerner, Joe Maguire, Carolyn Males and Blake White on the Lean Ensemble board. The South Carolina Bar Association selected Hilton Head Island estate planning attorney Jay A. Mullinax to serve as the editor of the 2016 South Carolina Bar Association’s Handbook for Probate Attorneys. The Probate Handbook provides guidance on Probate Court procedures in each of South Carolina’s 46 probate courts. Mullinax previously served as the editor for the Probate Handbook in 2012, the most recent year of its publication. Mullinax serves on the South Carolina Bar Association Probate Code Revision Committee that drafted the multiple changes in the probate laws in recent years.
AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS The Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that member Brian Julius has been awarded Rotary International’s distinguished Service Above Self Award. This award is given annually to only 100 persons from Rotary International’s membership of 1.2 million worldwide. Julius was recognized for his innovative “Speaking Books” program to carry the messages of polio eradication and healthy living to illiterate populations of the world. Bluffton Police Officer Lauren Brown received the First Tee of the Lowcountry 2016 Community Leadership Award dur-
THE FAMILY TREE COMPANY NOW OPEN Local small business owner Claudio Munafo opened The Family Tree Company in April. They specialize in tree removal and trimming services in the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island areas. Find out more at FamilyTreeRemovalHHI.com.
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BUSINESS CREWS JOINS COURT ATKINS GROUP Unveiling a new logo and branding as they expand their architectural and interior design firm partners William Court and James Atkins have opened a second office on Hilton Head Island. The south-end studio, located at 2 Corpus Christi, is the former address of seasoned island architect Tom Crews. Crews has joined the firm as a senior architect, bringing along 30-plus years of Lowcountry experience in design and business development. Going forward, Court Atkins Architects, Inc. will be known as the Court Atkins Group.
ing a fundraising dinner for the First Tee of the Lowcountry Tuesday night. The First Tee of the Lowcountry provides an innovative and proven program that uses golf to teach children the important character-building life skills, core values, and healthy habits they can use to succeed throughout their lives. Four premium Hilton Head Island resorts — Coral Reef Resort, Coral Sands Resort, Island Links Resort and Port O’Call — collectively referred to as the Coral Resorts family of properties, have received the “Gold Crown” award from RCI, the largest vacation timeshare exchange network in the world. As the highest designation presented by RCI, the Gold Crown award is based upon a 12-month compilation of guest assessments. The Coral Resorts properties exceeded Gold Crown qualific tions in every category that the guest survey tracks, maintaining high levels of excellence in resort accommodations, hospitality and member experience ratings. This marks the 12th consecutive year the Coral Resorts family of properties has received this prestigious distinction. Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head is proud to honor Dr. Jack McConnell’s November 2015 induction into the Hilton Head Hall of Fame with a celebration on May 10 from 6-9 p.m. at the Poseidon Rooftop in Shelter Cove. Although McConnell will
be unable to attend the event, his wife, Mary Ellen McConnell, will join the VIM family for an evening of tributes, music, dining, friendship and celebration. There will be a 15-minute program featuring speakers and a video made for the occasion. Approximately 235 people are anticipated at the event that will feature the music of The Headliners. Nearly 400 Beaufort County students, all top finishers at individual school science fairs across the county, competed for honors at the 2016 Sea Island Regional Science Fair. Four projects developed by Beaufort County School District students were recognized tonight with Grand Awards for best-in-show status: Victoria Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High), Ashley Hamlin (Hilton Head Island High), Decker Paulmeier and Drew Lee (Bluffton High), Maile Paulmeier (H.E. McCracken Middle). Three Hilton Head Preparatory School students came home with honors. Hilton Head Preparatory School Grand Award winners were: Alexis Voulgaropoulos (Grade 11), Lucas Tomita (Grade 9), Willis Woerheide (Grade 8). Grand Award winners at the high school level will travel to Phoenix, Arizona, in May for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, where more than $4 million in prize awards is expected to draw about 1,700 student competitors from 75 countries.
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The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island presents the prestigious Kurtzberg Award. Started in 1998, the Kurtzberg Awards are presented annually in honor of the club’s founder, Larry Kurtzberg, who felt it was the civic duty of the club to encourage youth photography. The club-sponsored contest was open only to students at Hilton Head Island High School. The students did all their own processing and matting. Each recipient received a certific te of merit and a monetary award, and the winning photos will be framed by the Club and hung at its spring exhibit at Honey Horn. The winners of the 2016 awards are: first place, Savannah Heitmann; second place, Kelly Mianowski; third place, Emily Todd; and honorable mention Izabella Wilkins. The Town of Hilton Head Island has graciously awarded the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina an official commendation, bestowed at their recent 20th anniversary Wine Auction Gala in March. With gratitude, they dedicate this to their attendees, patrons, volunteers and donors who have made the arts center such a success over these past two decades. The Bluffton High School teams blew away the competition at the 2016 South Carolina Personal Finance Challenge, winning not only the state championship but also three of the top five spots. It was the second straight state championship for Bluffton High, and the school’s state title team (Matt Chapman, Hannah Hundley, Josh Perri and Caroline Rose) will now travel to the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri.
BUNGE CHIROPRACTIC ADDS NEW TECHNIQUE This year Dr. Eric Bunge has added a Graston instrument technique for relief restrictions and inflammation Graston uses special tools to scan for and release restrictions in muscle and fascia. Combined with functional testing, Bunge Chiropractic uses it to find the causes of tightness and work with its natural healing process to build a better posture for exercise. For more information call 843-284-6959.
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he countdown to summer vacation has begun, and with it comes the annual question faced by all parents: What are we going to do with the kids? Whether you’re looking to ship the kids off for a whole week, or just get them out of the house for a few hours so they don’t spend the whole day watching Netfl Netflix, there is a great selection of summer camps right here in the Lowcountry. The Lowcountry lifestyle we all appreciate definitely extends to the quality of summer camps we have available. It’s easy to take for granted that our location makes the surf and nature camps that kids across the country dream of attending a reality here. Whether you’ve got an aspiring Beethoven at home or the next Picasso, there’s a camp where they can devote their vacation to practicing. For the adventurous kids, there are always new and exciting outdoor camps to check out...
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IDEA Studio Summer Art Camps
June 6 through August 1 • Kindergartners-3rd graders from 9 a.m. - noon each week; 4th - 8th graders from 1:30-4:30 p.m. each week. This summer we will be alternating 3 different camps: Create with Clay pottery camp, Made in the USA˜art camp, and˜Under the Big Top˜art camp. • Clay camps are $175/week and art camps are $150/week. We will be offering an early bird discount for registrations received before May 23. • 843-342-5439 or www.scArtStudio.com
Kids N’ Clay Camp
June 13-16 & June 24 • Students will learn a variety of ceramic hand-building techniques, including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing and more! There will be no class on Friday, June 17, as˜ the clay pieces will be fired in the kiln. Students return the following Friday to glaze the work, which will then be fired a second time and available for pick-up approximately one week later. • $115 • www.artshhi.com/workshops or aadams@ artshhi.com
Theatre Camp with Jay Apking
June 20-24 & July 25-29 • Make a cast of new friends during this fun-filled week! Campers will experience a mini-production and will not only be the cast, but will also be the production crew. Campers will learn how to write scripts, understand and develop characters, create sets, props, and design costumes. • $180 • www.artshhi.com/workshops or aadams@ artshhi.com
Mixed-Up Masterpieces Visual Arts Camp
June 27-July 1 & July 18-22 • Students will study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire both traditional and unusual 2-D and 3-D masterpieces. A mini-showcase art exhibition and reception will be held on Friday. • $110 • www.artshhi.com/workshops or aadams@ artshhi.com
Take the Stage! Performing Arts Camp
June 27-July 1 & July 28-22 • Join us as we explore music, dance and drama in this one-week camp. Students will be exposed to a variety of performing art forms in our Black Box Theatre and will create a mini-showcase performance on Friday! • $110 • www.artshhi.com/workshops or aadams@ artshhi.com
IJGA Summer Golf Camp
June 13-Aug. 19 • Residential or commuter options. For junior golfers ages 10-19. Learn fundamental techniques including swing mechanics, short game and course management. • Residential tuition: $2,095/week. Commuter tuition: $1,795/week. Call for local discount. • IJGA.com or 843-686-1500 or info@ijga.com
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All summer • Find a complete listing of summer camps at Hilton Head Prep online at hhprep. org. Camps include Mandarin Chinese language and culture, college application boot camp, basketball, soccer, baseball, football, cheerleading, animal care, astronomy, Lego robotics, art and more.
Hilton Head Jazz Camp
July 11-16 • An intensive week-long camp with 14 full-time professional faculty and national artist-in-residence. With a combination of large big bands, small combos, theory, improv, jam sessions, elective courses, masterclasses and performances, this camp is geared towards intermediate to advanced upper, middle and high school students. Fun activities include an ice cream social, faculty recital, private concert at the award-winning Jazz Corner, family beach night and camp barbecue. The week concludes with two main performances, a Friday evening camp recital and Saturday afternoon grand finale performance Open to both local and out-of-town students, with optional overnight accommodations available. Ages 12-20 recommended with 3+ years playing experience. • Hhjazzcamp.eventbrite.com
Hilton Head Jazz Clinic
July 5-8 • A 3-hour daily jazz clinic with college jazz camp alumni and finale performance Instruction is a combination of private lessons, small combos and instruction in theory/improv geared towards beginning students. A final clinic performance will be held in the HHCA Performing Arts Center on the final da . Open locally to beginning students ages 10-14. One year of band experience recommended. • Hhjazzclinic.eventbrite.com
Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute
July 5-8 • A four-day intensive guitar program for aspiring jazz guitarists with separate sessions for students and adults led by Savannah’s own Jackson Evans. A final clinic performance will be held in the HHCA Performing Arts Center on the final da . Open locally to ages 10-adult. Two years of guitar experience recommended. • Hhjazzguitar.eventbrite.com
Outside Hilton Head Children’s and Teen’s Activities
Mid-June – Mid-August • A variety of partial-day, day-long, or 2-day programs focused on exploration of our local environment and lots of water-based fun. • 800-686-6996 or outsidehiltonhead.com
Boys & Girls Club of HHI Summer Camp
Monday–Friday, June 13-July 29 (closed on July 4) • Ages 6-18 will participate in high-tech activities and will have academic and educational resources available to them. • $350 per child (family rate of $525) • bglowcountry.org or 843-689-3646
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HHSO 2016-2017 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO
MUSIC OF GRANDEUR AND MAJESTY The mighty oaks that grace the landscape of the Lowcountry are the inspiration for the 35th season of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.
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usic director, John Morris Russell has programed a season of soaring works. Garrick Ohlsson performs Beethoven’s fifth piano concerto with the orchestra at our season opening concert on Oct. 10. This is a stand-alone gala concert so tickets will be at a premium. Highlights of the season include Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4, Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, and the return of our popular Lowcountry Pops with a celebration of our Gullah culture in February, 2017. Our maestro, Mr. Christmas, rings in the holidays with the ever popular Holiday Pops featuring the animated film “The Snowman” and other holiday favorites. The HHSO Chorus joined by voices from Georgia Southern University for the majestic Brahms' Requiem in April, 2017. The season concludes in May, 2017 with Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. The orchestra will continue to offer Sunday matinee concerts in addition to our Monday evening concerts. The maestro will hold pre-concert talks an hour before each concert (exceptions: there are no preconcert talks before the Holiday Pops or Lowcountry Pops). Subscriptions are available now. Call the office to ask that a subscription brochure be sent to you. Single tickets will go on sale in September. We look forward to having you with us next season!
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Meet 6 wonderful women of the Lowcountry
“The noblest calling in the world is that of a mother. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions. She who can paint a masterpiece or who can write a book that will influence millions deserves the plaudits and admiration of mankind, but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters whose immortal souls will be exerting an influence throughout the ages long afar paintings shall have faded, and books and statues shall have been destroyed, deserves the highest honor that man can give.” -David O. McKay
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May, and spring is finally here. Flowers are bursting forth with amazing variations of color and fragrance. Birds seem to sing their songs more sweetly, and our surroundings seem to be brighter and more inviting. It’s only fi ting that this month’s blooming beauty is also the month we celebrate moms. Traditionally, Mother’s Day honored women who raised their own children. Today, the defin tion of a mother has expanded and changed to include adoptive mothers and women who simply demonstrate maternal love and kindness for another human being, even when it is not expected. We usually associate mothering with young children, but I’ve learned that it’s not just children who need unconditional nurturing and love; even adults, regardless of age, need their mothers to provide non-judgmental care and support. Whether one is a child or an adult, whether related by blood or connected by a temporary moment in time, we all need mothering, and we should embrace and honor all of the mothers who bring something special to our lives. The role of mother is sometimes thrust upon us unexpectedly, and we don’t have time to prepare ourselves for its demands. There are no manuals for the times you find yourself holding a crying infant. And being a mother is not always easy. Motherhood can sometimes be a difficult and thankless job that is filled with a great deal of self-sacrifice — especially when mothers are balancing their families’ needs with professional work outside the home. Every day should be Mother’s Day — every day, we should take time to show our appreciation for the mothers in our lives because without them, none of us would exist. This month, we highlight six extraordinary women. They come from different backgrounds and they express motherhood differently, but they have something in common: They all have loving, generous hearts, and they enrich the lives of the people around them. »
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Ethel Rivers “For the mother is and must be, whether she knows it or not, the greatest, strongest, and most lasting teacher her children will have.” — Hannah Whitall Smith
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orn in 1918, Ethel Rivers is recognized as the oldest living Gullah, and is the only living former resident of Hilton Head Island’s historic Mitchelville. She is the keeper of the native islanders’ history — she remembers what life was like on Hilton Head in the early days before the bridges and parkways and fancy resorts. She recalls those days with astonishing detail. Nicknamed “Little Sister” as a child, she was born into a family of farmers who raised bees for honey and grew rice, corn, watermelon, butter beans and sugar cane. Life’s pace was a little more relaxed, and everyone was self-sufficient People worked together and helped and supported each other. “It was just how it was done,” she said. “Hilton Head used to be quite a lovely place
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to live. Everything was right here. Within a mile’s walk, you could get fish fruit and vegetables. We didn’t have to go far for food or have a need to buy it. Food was much better than what comes from the store now. We considered ourselves to be rich, because everything that we needed was right here.” After the bridge connecting Bluffton to Hilton Head was built and developers began coming to the island, it became another place, she says. “I didn’t like that the town required me to get a permit to go fishing Before, we could go anywhere and fish at any time,” Rivers said. She grew up in a time when life was full of hard work tending crops and fis -
ing to catch the evening’s dinner. In those days, she could buy a house on an acre for only $300 while making $.50 a day. After an honest day’s work, she looked forward to spending the evening around the table enjoying the company of her family and neighbors. In those days, so much was shared among the neighbors; it was a real community. There weren’t the kind of conflicts and disputes between people like we have today, but when they needed him, Judge Hodges was available to settle disputes. Her parents, Jacob and Viola Green, had 11 children, and Rivers was the only girl. Viola poured all of the necessary life skills into young Ethel that she could, includ-
ing teaching her to quilt and make pillows, which she continued until recently. When she was 17, Rivers married Nathan “Apple” Rivers and decided to dedicate her life to making a home for her family and raising her children. “It’s important to teach children to have respect for everyone and to always do right by people,” she said. Teaching her children to have good manners and live in truth and with honesty was what she believed was most important. “I always treated people like I wanted to be treated and I try to do the right thing the best way I know how. In my house, everyone got an equal share.” After 74 years of marriage, Nathan Rivers died in 2005.
At his death, she pledged that she would not re-marry, saying, “he would be her only love.” Rivers is the mother of 17 children, 11 boys and 6 girls, and she has 16 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. “After that, I stopped counting,” she said. Today, Rivers is 98. Her life is a testimony that is rich in spreading kindness and compassion while creating an incredible family legacy of strong values and character that has continued for several generations. Her tremendous heart is a testament to the great love and devotion she has for her family and her community. She has always worked hard and given her best to all of those with whom she comes into contact.
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eb Copeland is an energy force driven by her need to serve others selflessly. She is many things to many people. She is a wife, a mother, a ministry group leader, an educator, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, an author, a life coach and a community activist. However, each of those labels still can’t accurately describe her, what she does, and what she means to those around her. She loves and nurtures her blended family of six children, including children she adopted from Russia and Guatemala — children who she says would “otherwise not have had a chance.” She developed that sense of nurturing even before becoming a mother; between the ages of 12 and 17, she learned maturity, strength, love and devotion while caring for her chronically ill mother. “I put my mother’s life before my own. I didn’t have a choice, but it was what I needed to do,” she said. That experience taught her two very important languages: the language of love and the language of teaching. “Circumstances shape us,” she added. Before moving to Hilton Head, Copeland was known as a successful corporate business owner, a renowned motivational speaker, and the author of several books: “Face to Face with God,” “Good Morning … Good Night: 99 Days to Your Spiritual Recovery,” and “Attitude Therapy.” 74 hiltonheadmonthly.com
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She could have continued her life in the fast-paced corporate world, retiring to lazy days on the beach or playing golf. Instead, she turned her focus toward a life of charitable giving. Her life’s calling directed her to found the charitable organization Live to Give, It’s a God Thing. As the owner/operator, Copeland spends her days at her shop on Main Street selling a variety of goods including jewelry, art and, furniture — with 100 percent of the profits donated to her charity, which enables disadvantaged local children to receive scholarships to attend Hilton Head Christian Academy. Her charity has been expanded to include a variety of outreach activities to support children and adults in her community. After-school tutoring provides academic support for the scholarship recipients; weekly family game nights bring families together for food, music, and arts and crafts. In addition, Copeland hosts an annual Women to Women Conference, monthly prayer luncheons, prayer groups and art classes. Copeland has made her life one of service to others. Her desire to help children stems from her thinking that maybe “constant time, love, attention and food could possibly help to change the course of a child.” Everything that she does is all based on finding a way to ultimately nourish the soul. “I try to give people head knowledge along with heart knowledge. As women, we spend too much time on everything else, but not on working on our souls. If you don’t work on your issues, your growth is stunted,” she said. “I always assumed that all women were working on their issues just like I do. But what I found out is that other women needed help on some of the same issues that I had. What I learned is that our journey gets sweeter every day when we continue to nourish our souls.” Copeland is an unexpected and unique gift to our community, and her life is a great example for all of us. For more information about Copeland’s charity and its work, visit www.livetogivehhi.org. May 2016 75
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in church and the devotional service,” said Michael Major, a close friend of Jackson’s. “The songs that she sang have a traditional, old-time sound to them that brought back the sounds of the past. When you hear her sing, her voice has a way of making you feel her faith and know what the Lord has done for her.” Ford’s life is tied to her church. About 63 years ago, she joined St. James Baptist Church, where she serves as one of the senior church mothers — making her a “mother” to the entire church. Her pastor, the Rev. Dr. Charles Hamilton Sr., said she is “a positive and strong role model for younger members, and the voice of wisdom.” When she speaks, “everyone is silent,” he added. Ford “deserves all of the honor and praise that she could be given,” Hamilton said.
Ford is a Gullah woman who was born here on Hilton Head long before the bridge connected the island to the mainland. A child of farmers Viola and Isaiah Murray Sr., she grew up respecting the land and learning how to make use of the island’s natural resources. She mastered the art of quilting by watching her mother and aunts. For more than 50 years, she made quilts in the traditional Sea Island style. Educated in a oneroom schoolhouse, she went on to work for Hilton Head Hospital for 25 years as part of its dietary staff. At 22, she married Clarence Ford, who was also a singer, and together they had six children. Her son, Herbert Ford, pays her the highest honor: “My mother is known for being a compassionate, caring Christian whose love is unconditional.”
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“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” — Edwin Chapin
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“I want to be an impact on people’s lives, even if I just met them,” said Kathleen Mayers. And she does. A divorced single mother, Mayers is the mother of three daughters, Emma, Caroline and Honora, and she said motherhood has been her “greatest gift.” She said that her daughters have made her into a better person, and they have taught her that she is a fighter who was given a challenge that she has taken on full force. The challenges began when Mayers’ daughter Caroline was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Her first feelings were of pure panic and a fear that she would not be able to handle this painful challenge. Thoughts like, “We would never be able to go to Disney World as a family,” raced through her mind. But handle it she did. Caroline, Mayers’ middle daughter, has faced many medical issues since birth. Some of these issues at the time might have seemed insurmountable, but through everything, they have been able to push through each surgery or issue. And this has been a learning process as well. Easy things that most of us take for granted are difficult for Caroline, but she never complains. Early on, Mayers decided to treat Caroline like a normal child, and the effect has been astonishing. It has motivated Caroline to continuously push herself to do well. “She is amazing in science,” Mayers said. Motivated by the frightening and sometimes misleading information that she received on Down syndrome, Mayers decided to become pro-active. She created an organization called Caroline and Friends, designed to provide a positive source of information for parents of children with the disorder. The organization also raises money to help develop educational programs for children with Down syndrome and help raise awareness. May 2016 79
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“The future destiny of the child is always the work of the mother.” —Napoleon Bonaparte
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orn into the Gullah culture on Hilton Head during a time “when life was beautiful,” Mary Green was raised to believe that “everyone was your mother. As children, we knew that any adult in the community could discipline us if we did something wrong, just like our parents could. People were wonderful to each other on the island, we always took care of each other.” The values that she learned as a child define her, coupled with her sense of what it means to be a member of a community, instilled a sense of responsibility and nurturing in Green. She chose a career that allowed her to provide loving care to others as a way of serving the needs of her community, establishing and running one of the first licensed child care centers on the island from her house. This also allowed her to help shape young lives by teaching them to value learning. “I always believed in teaching my children about the value and importance of education, and that we shouldn’t take life for granted,” she said. So in 1968, she established Mary’s Christian Day School, a fully licensed day care. She began with only six children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old, and eventually grew to accommodate 18 children. Through her school, she taught the children the importance of sharing, caring for each other and developing healthy eating habits. In addition, she taught and reinforced Christian values. Using creative lessons and songs, Green was able to teach and engage the children while providing a safe and loving environment for them. Her love for children and their development has been unrelenting, and she was instrumental in opening Mt. Calvary Achievement School. In 1992, she merged her own school with Mt. Calvary, where she continues to teach and nurture island children today. Green spent her life loving and caring for other people’s children while raising five of her own with strong values and the desire to be of service. Those values were ingrained into each of her children, and they have also chosen service-oriented careers: school counselor, early childhood educator, nurse, reverend, and two Army colonels. She has been married to William Green for 57 years, and they have nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. All have learned from her the value of living a good life and how to treat others with respect. Her legacy is love, service, dignity and strength. These are core life lessons from which we can all learn. May 2016 81
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t’s not very often that when you go to a church that the pastor’s wife is sitting close to the back row of the sanctuary. For Lou Ann Carr, the wife of Pastor Michael Carr of Central Church, that’s usually where you can find her. It’s not that the firs lady of the church couldn’t sit in the first row just to be visible as the pastor’s wife as a show of importance or support, but it’s more likely that she is there to hear some part of the service, because she’s always “on call,” poised to jump up and deal with anything that may need her attention. This could be anything from being a substitute teacher with the children’s ministry to checking on the food service in the kitchen, to welcoming new arrivals. “I am a member of the church, a collaborator, I don’t think of myself as the ‘first lady,’ ” she said. “I never have considered myself as the ‘first lady’ of the church; I consider myself as the ‘church hostess.’ Just like if you came to my house, I am the hostess. This is my spiritual house.” Carr has the type of personality that is the definition of Southern hospitality. She exudes a warmth and love that is completely genuine. She’s motivated by a love for God, a love for the church, and pure kindness. “It is as though her heart just says to you, ‘Come let me love you and give to you.’ Her heart is so open to fulfilling any need that she sees,” said friend Heidi Steinrock. Carr would never describe herself as a “leader,” nor would she think of herself as someone “special,” but she is both. When she describes herself, she uses words like “teacher,” “volunteer,” “helper” and “supporter.” “I am aware of needs and I always try to help,” she said. “I don’t consider myself as an outgoing person, but I feel that it is important to help people to feel welcome. In a community like Hilton Head, it makes you want to be open and friendly towards people.” Even though she is a pastor’s wife and has served Hilton Head’s Central Church for almost 30 years, she describes herself as a “member.” However, as the wife of a pastor, Carr performs many roles with love, energy, self-sacrifice and an enormous generosity of spirit. Even though she works full time at the laboratory at Hilton Head Hospital, she also spends about the same amount of time or more at Central Church overseeing the women’s ministry, the children’s ministry and all of the special programs and events. “Lou Ann is the hidden gem of Central Church. Perhaps this is the role of most pastors’ wives, but if something needs doing, she just does it without fanfare or complaint,” said Nancy Brown, the Central Church clerk. “She leads our women’s bible studies and other women’s programs, and she’s the backbone of the children’s programs. She does it all with grace, beauty, and love. She is a true gift to us all.”
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Mother’s Carr believes that this is the work she was meant to do. Her parents in Kentucky were her role models, and “I do what I do because, I have a ‘Godly heritage’ from my parents,” she said. “Central is my vehicle. I give to it the lion’s share of my time because it is where I can make a difference. Being approachable enables people to be able to communicate or share things with you that they might not have shared with you otherwise.” Because Hilton Head is such a transient place, it’s easy for people to pass through and feel as if they weren’t truly a part of our community. What makes visiting here different is that people can be made to feel more “at home” just by how they are received and spoken to. Carr believes that her work in the church is an expression of God’s “gift.” “I have had the wonderful advantage to meet and serve alongside people from many different countries and life experiences. Everyone needs a place to call home,” she said. “The Lowcountry is a unique place where few people have their physical families close by. For most of us, we need to know that there are people here who locally really care for us. I feel it’s my responsibility to love people when they walk through our doors; where they are and for who they are. Without that, feeling safe enough to grow in your faith is very difficult ” Carr and her husband, Michael, came to Hilton Head in 1987 as young adults with the mission to build a community of believers. The mother of two adult children, as an “empty nester” she says that she now has “more time to devote to the ministries at church.”
Carr could easily sit back and enjoy listening to the lesson from each Sunday’s service. But that’s not her job. Her job is making sure that everything is running smoothly with all of the other aspects that make up the church. Carr may not consider herself the “first lady” or “church mother” or even a leader, but in her own quiet way, that’s exactly what she is. Each of these extraordinary women has demonstrated a common thread of love and giving far beyond their family. It is with an enlarged heart that a mother can be truly defined A heart that is not limited to a small enclosed circle, but that beats with a sound that resonates and extends to others; whether or not that is part of the original intent. To me, that has always been my understanding of what being a mother means. With that said, no piece written about extraordinary Mothers would be complete without my adding a few words about my own personal examples of the strong women in my life who played such a significant part in teaching me the definitions of love, strength in character, fortitude, the importance of values and unconditional support. Both my grandmother, Thelma Hicks, and my mother, Dr. Gloria Graves Holmes, have been and continue to be incredible examples of overcoming insurmountable odds with dignity, class, grace and style. To them, and to all of the mothers highlighted, I say a special thank you for all that you do and have done for family and beyond, each and every day. Yes, Mother’s Day is earmarked for the second Sunday in May. But when you take a moment to look around you at the beauty that is springing forth around us as the season unfolds, stop for a moment to give some love back to the remarkable women in your life. M
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Mother’s Day is fast approaching and instead of buying her the ubiquitous bouquet of flowers, give her a stylish look that she will treasure forever. Mother’s Day sneaks up on us and before we know it, we’re scrambling to find a gift that aptly expresses the love and appreciation we have for the women who raised us. After all, they labored us into existence, got us out of bubble baths and into bed, to school and play dates, endured our teenage year — barely — and never got paid. Being a mother is the hardest, but most rewarding job.
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Depending your mom's style, you can plan and choose a gift that will suit her best. We have put together a list that might come in handy once you bravely enter the shopping realm. Not only will it help the shopper, but it may also help the salesperson that is desperately trying to steer you in the right direction for the perfect gift.
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Guide to a Mother’s Fashion Style
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BOHEMIAN The free-spirited Bohemian draws inspiration from the gypsy look with their intricate patterns, peasant blouses, multiple chains, scarves, ponchos, and jeans. CHIC “Chic” is often synonymous with “trendy” or “fashionable.” Chic can be described as having clothes that have strong color but not garnished or over-accessorized. Moms who favor this style prefer classic and stylish designs that are striking and smart. CLASSIC Classic apparel has superb fabric and impeccable tailoring. It focuses on clean uncluttered lines and a somewhat formal balance. If your mom has this type of fashion, she is showing simple elegance in her wardrobe. TRADITIONAL Traditional fashion style shows the wholesome “girl next door.” This mom is practical, polite, and always dressed appropriately. She keeps that perfect little black dress and khaki trench coat ready at all times. SOPHISTICATED Sophisticated fashionistas are not easily satisfied. So good luck when shopping for this mom. Though she is somewhat classic, she appreciates high quality, distinction, and culture.
Hopefully this list will help when you start this yearly quest for the perfect gift. You might even want to ask your mother how she classifies her fashion style. It may surprise both of you. Now get out there and start shopping! With so many great stores and so many options out there, surely you can get it right! M
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FASHION
BY ERIN LENTZ PHOTO BY ROB K AUFMAN
HHCA STUDENT HOPES HER SERVICE INITIATIVE IS A BEGINNING TO AN END
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ilton Head Christian Academy student˜Gracen Denton˜is already admired for her artistic talents, academics and generosity. So it was no surprise when she recently launched a service initiative. Gracen is now handcrafting stylish necklaces to promote awareness and funding for an end to human trafficking. Fittingly, her inspiration was Hilton Head Christian alum Tierney Short, who graduated in 2004 and now works with˜The International Justice Mission. Gracen first learned about the issue of human trafficking four years ago, when her mother told her about the End It movement and raised her awareness of modern day slavery. Her logo and name, G on the X, came from knowing that a time comes for everyone to take their place and stand up for something. When it comes to crafting her necklaces, Gracen said, "my mom and I make the necklaces together. I have always tried to make new things and be creative." The End It movement has become very important to her. "I realized that slavery is still a huge thing. In fact, there are 27 million people in some sort of slavery. No one should own another person. It is real and it is wrong," she said. At just 11 years old, Gracen is already giving her time and talents for a greater purpose. “I hope that people wear the necklaces and start a conversation about slavery.” As for what she wants to do when she’s older, Gracen isn’t sure. "I don't have a clue what I want to be,” she said. “I just want to stand up for what I believe in." M Gracen’s necklaces are˜$15 and can be purchased by emailing gonthex@gmail.com.˜A portion of the proceeds go to an End It affiliate. 88 hiltonheadmonthly.com
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GOLF
How sweet it is!
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING
Branden Grace has had his share of big moments. He believes winning the RBC Heritage is his biggest, by far. The 27-year-old South African had won 10 times overseas, finished in the top five last year in the U.S. Open and PGA Championship, and went 5-0 for the International team at the Presidents Cup. In the final round of the 2016 RBC Heritage, he shot a 5-under 66 to overtake Luke Donald for his first title on the PGA Tour. Feeling good with a three-stroke lead on 15
Saving par on 16
Dropping in on 18
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2015 champ Jim Furyk started the week with a bang
How many ďŹ ngers? Ernie Els had a respectable showing with a T14
Luke Donald just didn't ďŹ nish
Saturday was a tough day for Jason Day Special Olympics world No. 1 Scott Rohrer
Thanks for the support, Boeing!
Brandt Snedeker had a large following all week ...
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An old Heritage predator ...
... a new Heritage predator Pretty in pink
Jerry Kelly's biggest fan
Tee times and toddlers
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Team Cypress
Davis Love III throwing some grass
In good "spirits"
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SPORTS ROUNDUP
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FALDO SERIES APPOINTS IJGA AS OFFICIAL GOLF ACADEMY PARTNER
The Faldo Series, the global circuit of junior events created by six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo, has appointed the International Junior Golf Academy as its official gol academy partner. Rory McIlroy and fellow multiple Major champion and World No. 1 Tseng Ya-ni are among past winners on the Faldo Series, which was founded in 1996 and is supported by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Recognized as the only global amateur series for boys and girls, the annual circuit features thousands of young golfers competing in 40 tournaments in over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North and South America. Faldo, a former World No. 1, was closely involved in the new partnership after recently visiting IJGA, which is based on Hilton Head Island, and attached to the acclaimed Heritage Academy, a private school dedicated to scholarathletes. “I am personally excited to appoint IJGA as the official golf academy partner of the Faldo Series, as it feels like the a proper addition to the guidance offered by the series,” Faldo said. “It offers our junior players from around the world the advice or opportunity from a first-cla s academy to further their golf journey and education. It also provides expertise in the process or opportunity to play college golf in America. We’ve been looking at the US based academy model and when I visited the IJGA and Heritage Academy earlier this year, I knew it was a special partner. IJGA offers a safe, inspiring environment at Hilton Head, where students benefit f om top-quality instruction and practice facilities, and a great variety of golf courses nearby. In addition, the staff has an expertise in the U.S. college process and many of our players have questions on how to approach that system properly.”
HHI JUNIOR GOLFER COMPETES IN PRESTIGIOUS EVENT
Hilton Head Island junior golfer Andrew Orischak was one of 54 participants to compete in the 2016 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley Golf Club presented by Electrolux April 21-23 in Graniteville. Recognized as one of the premier junior players in the world, Orischak was invited to participate in the prestigious event that attracts many of the game’s top-ranked junior golfers from around the globe on an annual basis. The 2016 Junior Invitational featured the largest International field in the even ’s history, with competitors from 13 countries participating. Results were not available at press time.
OLD SOUTH EARNS SUSTAINABLE GOLF RECOGNITION Old South Golf Links has become the second club in the South Carolina Lowcountry to gain the GEO Certified ecolabel. This coveted mark not only recognizes the club’s work to protect the nature for which its known, but also its efficient use o resources and its strong community links. “GEO Certified clubs show continuing and real commitment across the pillars of sustainable golf: nature, resources and community,” said Teresa Wade, the independent verifier who carried out the thi d
party GEO Certified a sessment of Old South. “Old South Golf Links is very deserving of this coveted accolade, it is clear that the staff is dedicated to embedding and improving sustainability on and off the course. The culture of family within the organization continues into their interaction with the local community and the team works hard every day to improve operational efficiencies optimize resources and increase environmental stewardship.”
The course is credited with decreasing its water use by over 1 million gallons per year since 2010, investing in energy-efficient equipment, and daily monitoring of weather and resource consumption. The course also was designed initially to optimize and harmonize with its many natural landscape variations, and hosts more than 100 acres of native woodlands, wetland and open water features, important habitats for local wildlife that are linked together across the site.
LOCAL SOCCER PLAYER MAKES NATIONAL ROSTER
Storm Soccer Academy recently announced that Juan Zuniga made the Under-15 Boys’ National Team roster. Only 20 athletes were selected for the team. Zuniga, from Bluffton, is a member of Storm’s ‘01 Boys Black Team. He has played with Storm since its inception in 2010. Zuniga, 13, attends River Ridge Academy. He was previously invited to two U.S. U15 Boys Domestic Youth National Team Camps in 2015. He is also a member of the Region III team, which is comprised of the top players from the southeast.
HILTON HEAD PREP ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT Five Hilton Head Preparatory School athletes recently signed letters of intent to play athletics for collegiate programs. Sam Fried will play tennis at Mercer University. Dylan Day will play golf at Thomas University. Christian Garruppo will play golf at McDaniel College. Alejandro Becker will play tennis at Swanee-University of the South. Jack Foyle will play golf at the College of Charleston.
HILTON HEAD HIGH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HONORED
For the second time in three years, Hilton Head Island High School athletic director Joe Monmonier has been named the Class AAA Region 8 Athletic Director of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Directors Association. Monmonier’s recognition was recently announced at a state awards breakfast in Charleston. He received the same award in 2014, only two years after taking over as his school’s athletic director in 2012. Hilton Head High has won the Class AAA Director’s Cup for five consecutive y ars, from 2011 through 2015. The award, bestowed by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, honors the state’s top athletic programs. During the 2014-15 school year, 18 of Hilton Head High’s 22 varsity teams qualified for posts ason play. Teams won South Carolina state championships in girls swimming, boys cross-country and girls cross-country. State runner-up teams were volleyball, boys tennis, girls soccer and boys track. So far during the 2015-16 school year, 10 of the school’s 12 winter sports teams qualified for post-s ason play, and state championships were won in girls cross country, boys cross country and volleyball. The wrestling and girls swimming teams finished second statewide
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HEALTH
Beach W RKOUT 30-MINUTE HIIT
Tired of hitting the gym? Try “HIIT”ing the beach instead. A HIIT (highintensity interval training) workout on the beach packs a punch and doesn’t require equipment.
Becca Edwards is a wellness professional, freelance writer and owner of b.e.WELL+b.e.CREATIVE (bewellbecreative.com).
BY BECCA EDWARDS
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ccording to Daily Burn, “this popular training method challenges your aerobic and anaerobic systems, meaning you’ll improve cardiovascular endurance and build strength at the same time. Plus, your muscles will work overtime blasting more calories than they would with just steady state cardio alone.” As an added bonus, the sun gives you a vitamin D boost and the sand simulates a Bosu ball workout so that various muscles in the body — which might not normally engage on pavement or a gym floor — are activated. For this workout, you will need sports sunscreen, one small towel, one water bottle and a timer. Warm up with “A” Sun Salutations by starting in Standing Pose. Inhale your arms up overhead. Exhale into a forward fold. Inhale, raising the torso to a 90-degree angle. Exhale, step or jump to Plank Pose and do a yoga push-up. (To modify, you can drop to your knees.) Inhale into Upward Facing Dog Pose. Exhale into Downward Facing Dog. Enjoy five steady yoga breaths in Downward Dog before stepping or jumping forward. Inhale raise the torso to a 90-degree angle. Exhale into a
forward fold. Inhale raise the arms and torso up. Exhale into Standing Pose and repeat four more times. Now for the HIIT. You will complete four rounds of the following exercises: a threeminute run, one minute walking lunges (with an option to add a knee up or kick), and one minute holding Plank Pose (with an option of alternating lifting one leg). I recommend doing one interval and then turning around and coming from your original direction so that you can gage how far you are running and you can leave your water bottle. For the cool down, repeat the steps for an “A” Sun Salutation and end in Downward Facing Dog. Inhale and move the right foot forward into Warrior I. Exhale into Warrior II. Inhale and straighten the right leg. Exhale into Triangle Pose. Hold for five breaths. Inhale up into Warrior II. Exhale into Warrior I. Inhale while straightening the right leg; bring your arms behind your back and clasp your elbows or wrists. Exhale and fold over your front leg for Pyramid Pose. Hold for fiv breaths. Inhale, lift your torso up and exhale while transitioning into a standing version of the No. 4 stretch, with your left ankle cross-
ing just above your right knee. Hold for five breaths. Inhale and release this pose. Exhale and transition into Dancer Pose, with your left hand catching the ankle of your bent left leg and your right arm reaching forward. Hold for five breaths. Repeat the same sequence on the left side. End by coming into a wide-legged forward fold. For 30 seconds, inhale in the center and exhale into a side lunge, and then for 30 seconds enjoy five breaths holding the wide-legged forward fold. M
PUBLIC BEACHES Alder Lane Beach Access, off South Forest Beach Drive Burkes Beach Access, at the end of Burkes Beach Road Chaplin Community Park, off of William Hilton Parkway Coligny Beach Park, off Coligny Circle Driessen Beach Park, at the end of Bradley Beach Road Fish Haul Park, at the end of Beach City Road Folly Field Beach Park, off Folly Field Road Islanders Beach Park, off Folly Field Road Mitchelville Beach Park, off Beach City Road
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BOOKS
Latest local reads
Looking for something good to read? Pick up a book by a local author. Here are a few titles worth checking out. “Beholding Nature” by Eric Horan “Beholding Nature, by award-winning photographer and master naturalist Eric Horan, presents the immense scope of Horan’s ability to patiently and stealthily use his camera to capture photos of the wildlife that most of us hope to see in nature. The 13-by-10 large-format coffee table book contains more than 260 images in more than 50 locales encompassing the South Carolina Lowcountry and ranges from the ACE Basin to the Rachel Carson Preserve in North Carolina, and from the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia to the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp in Florida. The book is available online at www.starbooks.biz and at select local retailers. “Surfing in South Carolina” by Lilla O’Brien Folsom and Foster Folsom For centuries, the ocean waters of the Atlantic have impacted the daily lives of those on the South Carolina coast. Beginning in the 1960s, those waves caught the imagination of young beachgoers who studied magazines and Super 8 films and refined their moves on rent-a-floats until the first surfboards became available in the area. The buildup to the Vietnam War brought GIs and their families from the West Coast and Hawaii to South Carolina, and their surfboards came along with them. Unbeknownst to each other, local surfers concentrated in the beach and military base areas of Beaufort/Hilton Head, Charleston and Pawley’s Island/Grand Strand began to conquer nearby surf breaks. When contests finally brought these groups together, a statewide sport was born. “Before the Bridge” by Kay Moore By writing this book, Moore hoped to give readers some feeling of what Hilton Head Island was like before and after the bridge was built. She was encouraged by friends who listened to the stories her mother would entertain them with when Hilton Head was inhabited mostly by blacks. Hilton Head at that time was truly an island paradise with beautiful virgin forest, environmentally pristine marshes, miles of uninhabited beach and one dirt road. This was the island she knew as a teenager in 1951. This book is a history of Hilton Head as she watched it develop into what we see today. “Rue Toulouse” by Debby Grahl It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans. Attending a masquerade ball, wealthy fashion designer Caterine Doucette, dressed as a shimmering ice princess, has her cool façade shattered when she encounters Bayou-born ex-cop Remi Michaud, disguised as the darkly handsome pirate Jean Lafitte. Their true identities hidden, the princess and the pirate come together in an explosion of passion and desire. But when fantasy turns to cold reality, Caterine panics and disappears into the night, unaware this man will soon be sent to rescue her from a killer and will capture her heart. Visually impaired from childhood by retinitis pigmentosa, Hilton Head author Debby Grahl uses screen-reading software to research and write her books. “Code Day Zero: USS Constitution’s Escape from Armageddon” by Alan Ables This is definitely a high-intensity action-adventure. It’s based on events and the espionage leading to the War of 1812. But the action begins in present-day Boston. The USS Constitution is caught up in feverish and — all acknowledge — most likely futile plans to survive an impending nuclear war. In a totally symbolic gesture, the president orders America’s oldest continuously-commissioned warship to escape and return with the romantic hope that somehow Old Ironsides could inspire a postapocalyptic America. The action takes off from there. Lowcountry author Alan Ables is a retired Navy officer and served in the Pentagon and at other major Navy commands in the continental United States. May 2016 97
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BY DEAN ROWL AND | PHOTOS BY JOHN MCMANUS
he beautiful golf course home at Long Cove Club was built in the popular architectural style of the day, but whose glory days from the 1990s had long past faded. It is perched at a great location amidst nature’s splendor and alongside legendary golf course designer Pete Dye’s 7,000yard masterpiece. It had everything Dave and Kristy Folkwein from Cleveland, Ohio, wanted when they bought their getaway vacation home two years ago — except for its outdated interior design and floor plan. “The main spaces were your typical late ’80s/’90s house that was compartmentalized — the dining room divide, the formal living room, then you went through a little doorway to the family room and kitchen,” said Mike Ruegamer, a partner in Group 3 on Hilton Head Island. “We moved walls,” said Rick Clanton, also a company partner. “So the first thing we thought we needed to do was to open up those rooms and get rid of the formal dining room and just re-imagine that space in a more modern context … what our clients who were building new houses would ask us to do.” May 2016 99
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That would be to transform the architectural interior design into an open floor plan and maximize the views of the long third-hole fairway and lagoon beyond. “We opened up the whole floor plan,” said Dave Folkwein, a banking industry executive. “There was a wall dividing the entire first floor with a fi eplace. We took that wall and fi eplace out and installed
new windows facing the golf course. When you walk in, you have a panoramic view of the golf course.” When the Folkweins decided to seriously update their home in 2014 soon after purchasing it, Kristy called Clanton after seeing some of his work online. He drew up some sketches, and Group 3, which has specialized in architectural design, interior design and renovations since 1986, set about “curating their client’s ideas,” he said. “We wanted it to be a place that was very comfortable, have a Southern feel, an ocean comfortable feel,” said Dave, an avid golfer. “It may not be the biggest house on the island, but we wanted it to be high-end on the quality side.” The nearly 3,000-square-foot home features four
bedrooms, including a bonus room above the garage, and four bathrooms. The before-and-after renovation was visually striking, because the entire downstairs living area was reinvented. The original fi eplace, which separated the formal dining room and living room, was removed along with a dividing wall. A new fi eplace was custom-built in the remodeled living room’s other wall. Clanton designed two distinct sitting areas in the living room, one of which used to be the formal dining room, with dramatic mahogany-stained beams anchoring the 12-foot-high ceiling. He also created a third sitting area as a small, comfortable breakfast nook with a television inset on the end of the kitchen’s slate-covered island for early morning coffee and watching the news. Four high chairs anchor the kitchen island, above which are three distinctive lighting fixtu es made of polished nickel. “They’re very large because it’s a very large island, and the proportion relationship of the light fixtu es, as you can see, is very dramatic,” said Ruegamer, a Long Island native who fl xed his considerable
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talent with the interior design. The installation of square beams in the living room, kitchen and informal dining room proved to be a challenge because the ceilings were uneven, a common flaw among older homes. Group 3 and its client enlisted the professional magic of Allan Howell of Howell Builders in Beaufort. “The original ceiling was really bad,” Clanton said. “But the new builder made the new beams work. It shows the value of a really good builder.” Another challenge that surfaced early on in the 15-month project was the master bedroom. “People have a hard time believing me when I tell them this, but this house has had several owners and there was not a wall in the master bedroom that you could put a king size bed and two nightstands,” Clanton said. “By moving the door in the master bathroom, we could not only give them a better master bathroom and a better closet, but we could give them a dedicated wall to do what everybody in their master bedroom needs — to have room for a king-size bed and two nightstands.” Clanton suspects that the original architect never sketched a furniture plan. “What makes it happen is careful planning, which includes a furniture plan early in the design,” he said. “It’s a sense of balance and order and completeness that I think our spaces have in whatever the style is.” The homeowner concurs. “Everything that Rick and Mike did was thought out to the finest detail,” Dave said. “It’s a dream house to us. The open floor plan, the woodwork, the hardwood floors and the rugs that Mike picked out, the color schemes he picked out.” Ruegamer and Kristy, chief information officer for a major corporation, collaborated closely on the interior design. They picked out the tile, stone and cabinets for a white kitchen and incorporated “neutral colors with dark accents,” Ruegamer said. The fabrics are a neutral color and the accents sea blue.
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All of the furnishings are new, and Ruegamer found the right lamps, artwork and other accessories at Group 3’s retail store, Pyramids, on the island. “Now it’s very up to date, with a very light and airy feeling to it,” he said. “Dark floors and dark beams, but everything else is pretty light and comfortable and livable for a casual Hilton Head lifestyle.” Meanwhile, the Folkweins can’t wait to join their two children and grandchild at their renovated vacation house for the Memorial Day holiday in a few weeks.
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warmer weather? S pringtime in the Lowcountry rejuvenates the spirit and soothes the thawing soul. We spend more time outdoors in the warm salt air, renew our gardens, walk the grounds of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, battle with our allergies, barbecue on our decks and patios, kayak on the May River, sit outside for late afternoon happy hours along Skull or Jarvis creeks, attend village and art festivals, sift through the bounty of produce at farmers markets, and marvel at the hummingbirds making their seasonal migration. There’s a bounce in our springtime step. Now the sobering news: Springtime also means spring cleaning and home maintenance inside and outside. If you don’t have a checklist yet, here are a few categories that should be on your radar:
Lawn and Garden.
Swimming Pool Maintenance. Hilton Head area swimming pools and spas rarely have covers. The pool and spa themselves need to be cleaned from inactivity over the past few months. The equipment needs to be checked for efficienc , and the water needs to be tested for water chemistry to provide clear and safe conditions. Some lingering debris may be left after all this is done, so make sure the pool, steps and ladders are brushed and vacuumed.
Deep Cleaning. Serious time needs to be spent cleaning and washing bathroom fans, ceiling fans, light fixtu es, blinds and shutters, moldings and window sills, stainless steel appliances, countertops and backsplashes, the dishwashers, refrigerator, washing machine, countertops, wood floors tiles and grouting, baseboards, cabinets and light switch plates.
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Make sure your lawn is dry before walking on it and beginning spring maintenance. Remove branches, leaves, sticks and anything else that may impede its springtime reawakening. Rake and ensure that all of the dead grass is removed. Raking also allows moisture and nutrients to penetrate the soil. Weed and feed the lawn with a post-emergent weed killer and apply fertilizer with herbicides, preferably when the grass is damp so the granules can stick. Control pests by applying an organic pesticide. If you haven’t mulched around your trees and plants yet, do it now, along with a final pruning to remove winter damage. If planting anew, consider doing a soil test to determine the pH and nutrient levels. Also keep in mind the amount of sunlight the plants will receive daily and the soil texture and moisture. Plant herbs for your favorite seasonings. Now is also the time to finish planting your marigolds and impatiens and other annuals. Be sure to fertilize your perennials as soon as you spot new growth. Why not grow a colorful clematis vine on a fence or trellis and hang some planters and baskets in strategic places? Green surely occupies a prominent place on the color palette of springtime in the Lowcountry, but there’s an abundance of other hues that can emerge from its shadow and shine brightly on their own. M
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REAL ESTATE NEWS NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS
A. Smith
KC Smith
Jones
Rose
Collins Group Realty welcomes Ashley Smith as its new marketing manager overseeing both Hilton Head and the mainland markets. Smith began her career in the field of real estate in 2003 and most recently served as marketing coordinator for national homebuilder D.R. Horton for the past three years. Weichert Realtors — Coastal Properties welcomes KC Smith to the agency’s sales team. Smith relocated to the Hilton Head Island area from northern Virginia in November 2015. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army and federal law enforcement. Weichert, Realtors — Coastal Properties welcomes David Jones to the agency’s sales team. Jones was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, the second youngest of seven children. He moved to the U.S. in 1989 and worked in the metropolitan New York area as a golf professional for 20 years. Jones enjoys golf and fishing Charter One Realty has announced that longtime real estate professional Bob Rose has joined the company as an agent. Rose will be working out of the Belfair office of Charter One Realty. Rose brings more than 45 years of valuable real estate experience to Charter One Realty, as well as strong knowledge of the Lowcountry real estate market.
NEW BUSINESS Covert
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Dr. Joel Darrah is proud to announce the grand opening of his new family dental practice, Buckwalter Dental Care. Located in Buckwalter Place, Darrah will offer comprehensive family and general dentistry as well as procedures including crowns, root canals, veneers, implants, cosmetic dentistry, whitening and dentures.
HERMAN & DAVIS ADD NEW MEMBER TO TEAM Ruth Parris is joining the Herman & Davis team of Charter One Realty. She was born and raised in Columbia and received a bachelor of arts degree in French and comparative literature from the University of South Carolina. She entered the real estate business as a rental agent in 1974 and then moved on to residential sales, where she found her niche. Over the past 42 years, Parris has sold over one-quarter of a billion dollars in Island real estate. The secret to her success lies in her love of the island and dedication to providing an unparalleled standard of service to her clients. Parris can be reached at ruth@ruthparris.com or 843-290-5300.
Noted Lowcountry developer and civic leader Matt Green, along with his partner Delton Cunningham, a longtime homebuilding veteran, have launched Front Light Building Company — an innovative concept in residential building.
BUSINESS NEWS The Bluffton branch of the Beaufort County Library System has an exciting addition — a new media lab. The new space is designed for the public to learn and create projects that they might not otherwise be able to do at home. It is equipped with computers that feature a range of free and opensource software to design and edit various audio-visual files. Corinne M. Howington of Low Country Dermatology has launched Howington Skin Care, a unique product line featuring 15 new, signature skin care products to treat a variety of skin types and conditions. Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka has broken with longstanding tradition and has endorsed the candidacy of Mike Covert, who is running for the District
7 seat on the Beaufort County Council. Covert, a Republican, announced his candidacy last fall for County Council, and has been gaining the support of civic groups and community leaders ever since. Covert challenges Cynthia Bensch for the District 7 seat she occupies on the Beaufort County Council. The South Carolina primary elections will be held June 14. Thomas Bundy, MD, FAAD, FACMS, Devon Driver, FNP-BC, and Emily Murphy, FNP-C, attended the 74th annual meeting for the American Academy of Dermatology which was held March 4-8 in Washington, D.C. Second Helpings of the Lowcountry announced that it has undergone a rebranding initiative within the past few months. Executive director Maureen Korzik said she is excited to see how the rebranding will expand the group’s services throughout the Lowcountry. Second Helpings fights hunger by rescuing good surplus food and providing it to charities closely in touch with those who need it most. The organization has rescued over 25 million pounds of food and delivered it to over 65 agencies.
TABBY ROADS BECOMES CROSSROADS FINANCIAL Ownership is excited to announce the restructuring of Tabby Road Wealth Management Group, LLC. The company will still be greeting and working for customers at the same location: 5 New Orleans Road, Suite 100, Hilton Head Island. The company is now known as CrossRoads Financial Group, LLC. Bill and Darbie Brady proudly welcome their son Shane Russell to the new Crossroads team. Together this family “force” will tend to your family’s financial needs
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LOCAL ESTATE MARKET HAS COME A LONG, LONG WAY
The real estate industry has evolved and changed over the past 30 years.
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ack in 1986, we couldn’t even fathom the idea of consumers having the ability to search real estate in the privacy of their own homes. Today, there are numerous platforms that allow consumers the ability to search properties, view pictures and receive neighborhood information. Residential real estate for Hilton Head Island was growing rapidly in the ’80s. The island’s population went from 12,000 fulltime residents in 1982 to 17,000 in 1985. In 1986, the island’s 325 Realtors would receive printed books that contained new listings, continued listings, market analysis and statistical analysis among other pertinent data. Realtor Rick Murray with Charter One Realty and Marketing said he would use a map of the island and mark it with the different price points of the various neighborhoods, and that was how he would become knowledgeable of the properties and prices. Elagene Trostle, a longtime mortgage lender in the area, said she bought her house on Otter Road in Sea Pines in 1984 for $121,000, and the lot next door for $22,000. In 1986, the least expensive house in Sea Pines was $112,800; today, the least
expensive house on the market in Sea Pines is listed for $295,000. In 1986, the highest priced house in Sea Pines was a brand-new five bedroom, four-and-a-half bath house with 5,440 square feet, listed at $1.35 million. Today, it is not unusual to see properties with more than 5,000 square feet listed for above $5 million. According to the Freddie Mac website, the average 30-year fi ed-rate mortgage in 1986 was 10.19 percent; 2015 ended with a historically low rate of 3.85 percent. It wasn’t too long after the ’80s that technology started to change the industry. In the January 1996 Hilton Head Area Association newsletter, president Bob Brown wrote, “Information is a vital part of what we do, and how information is moved around is what is changing.” Having returned from the South Carolina Association of Realtors Convention, he continued: “The majority of the exhibitors were computer hardware application software and data communications providers with a keen eye on the needs of the Realtor — the tool of the trade. The magnetized business card on the refrigerator is being replaced by a
home page.” Email and cellphones started to emerge and become a necessity to remain in the industry. By 2006, 78 percent of consumers were going online to search for properties. Today, there are more than 1,000 Realtor members in the area, servicing consumers from Hilton Head to Hardeeville and beyond. Mobile devices, online contracts, e-signatures and text communication, as well as other advances in technology, have only enhanced the buying and selling process. While technology has its place in today’s real estate world, it cannot replace the work of a Realtor. Realtors have the knowledge and experience of the local market and lifestyles choices. Realtors have the required education and licenses to conduct real estate transactions and have the accurate area market reports to price and negotiate real estate. Realtors coordinate and execute all the necessary documents and parties to a successful closing. It simply is too complex, emotional and financially risky not to have a Realtor working for you. M Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.
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DEMAND TO LIVE IN THE LOWCOUNTRY HAS ALWAYS BEEN HIGH
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ack in 1985, when this magazine was founded, the Dow Jones stood at 1,546, a gallon of gas cost $1.10, Microsoft Windows 1.0 was released, about 17,000 year-round residents called the island home, Realtor Charles Sampson was named Hilton Head Island Young Man of the Year, pro golfer Bernhard Langer won the Heritage Classic tournament, and tennis player Chris EvertLloyd wowed the crowd at the WTA tournament at Harbour Town. There were 18,000 residential dwelling units on the Hilton Head Island 31 years ago, and a renovated fourbedroom, four-bathroom, second-row ocean home at South Forest Beach could have been yours for $255,000. A 1,700-square-foot villa boasting two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bath-
turbulent. Plantation ownership changrooms with a lagoon and golf view at es, cash-flow problems and court cases Palmetto Dunes listed for $147,900. created a haze of market uncertainty. The asking price for a South Beach Bluffton, once a drive-through town four-bedroom, three-bathroom oceanthat drew little tourism, saw its populafront home with swimming pool was tion double from 1980 to 1986. That $729,000. year, 120 new homes were built. In Also in 1985, Melrose, a Jack 1990, 713 residents called Bluffton Nicklaus business partnership on home, and 562 more moved in within Daufuskie Island, opened. Lots by 10 years. Now the permanent populottery were sold for an average of lation totals more than $92,000 per site. Haig 13,000. Since 2000, the Point began selling town’s population has lots and memberships swelled by 967 percent. on Daufuskie. Meanwhile, in the While the 1970s island’s real estate market showed flashes of anxfrom 1984 to 1985, sales iety in the real estate were disappointing: 886 industry because of homes, villas and home strains from rapid sites changed ownergrowth, the ’80s Real estate agent Drew Butler with ship in ’84 versus 795 in became downright professional golfer Jack Nicklaus.
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’85, but, from 1985 to ’86, the market rebounded big: 360 homes sold for an average of $223,000 versus 270 homes the year before for $209,000. There were 325 full-time agents to handle the transactions. The town’s planning commission drafted and recommended to town council a “comprehensive plan” in 1985 to manage development and growth. By then, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Plantation, Port Royal Plantation, Palmetto Dunes including Shelter Cove, Shipyard, Wexford, Long Cove, Indigo Run, Spanish Wells and Skull Creek Point were already established private gated communities. (A Land Management Ordinance that limited the number of new structures that could be built was adopted the next year by Town Council.) In the early 1980s, the Rose Hill Development Co. purchased a few thousand acres along Fording Island Road in Bluffton and began developing Rose Hill, a planned residential community with eventually 960 homes on 2,000 acres. In 1986, Moss Creek Plantation (Bluffton’s first private golf community) property owners bought the 1,000-acre property from the developer. Each of the 44 shareholders committed $15,000 per share and a promise to purchase one lot. Today, Moss Creek showcases 963 homes minutes from the bridge. In 1993, a full-size marsh lot at Windmill Harbour with 194 feet of Jarvis Creek waterfront was listed at $85,000. A shrimp and scallops scampi dinner at Flamingo's Café in Park Plaza cost $11.95. By now in the ’90s, the local real estate industry continued humming along, helped immensely by new technology and the emergence of the internet. The “modern day” real estate industry in the Lowcountry began in 1956 with Charles Fraser’s vision for developing a private plantation community in the heart of the island, calling it Sea Pines. There are now more than 3,800 homes and 2,000 villas spread throughout its 5,200 acres. Overall on Hilton Head, there are more than 39,000 permanent residents living throughout its magnificent 12-mile-long and 5-mile-wide landscape.
Sixty years later with little, if any, land left on Hilton Head on which to build, “redevelopment” is the keyword at plantations to make properties “more attractive to buyers,” said Jean Beck, executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors. The Riverstone Group, which purchased Sea Pines Resort in 2005, spent about $50 million in capital improvements two years ago to revive the glory days at three storied sites inside the gates: The Plantation Club, Harbour Town golf links clubhouse and the iconic Beach Club. Homeowners and tourists alike are once again enjoying first-class amenities. Spring Lake Pool, a threedecades-old recreational amenity inside the 4,000-acre Hilton Head Plantation, has been receiving a dramatic $2.5 million upgrade over many months. It’s expected to reopen Memorial Day weekend. As homeowners and realtors will attest, major renovations such as these help boost property values and generate community buzz. Bluffton, on the other hand, has plenty of room to grow. What once was a 1-square-mile coastal town mushroomed in size through annexation beginning in 1987 to 54 square miles today. Since Rose Hill and Moss Creek planted their roots along Fording Island Road in the 1980s, others followed: Colleton River Plantation Club, Belfair, The Crescent, Berkeley Hall, Eagle’s Pointe, Hilton Head Lakes, Island West, Hampton Lake and Hampton Pointe. South of Fording Island Road, homebuyers moved into Hampton Hall, Pinecrest and Palmetto Bluff, a massive 20,000-acre world-renowned residential community and resort alongside the May River. The historic downtown, incorporated in 1852, received special attention when the town of Bluffton adopted a comprehensive plan in 2007 to help ensure the right amount and location of land uses while managing impacts to the environment, transportation system, public services and existing development. It was amended two years ago. “Most importantly, it is essential that as Bluffton grows, the town maintains its unique character or ‘state of mind,’ ” the plan stated. As the American economy went bust from December 2007 to June 2009 — the duration of the recession, technically — so did the Hilton Head Island
"There were 18,000 residential dwelling units on the island 31 years ago"
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2010, fixed rates reached highs of 4.7 area real estate market. Ironically, percent and 4.2 percent, and have in early 2007, the housing market dropped ever since. If nothing else, on the island posted an all-time the Federal Reserve has not buckled high with a median sales price of to some sentiment to move the rate $395,000. upward over the past eight years. “When things started to change, Compare, for a moment, the 30-year they changed quickly,” Beck said. fixed rate in 1980 (12.7 percent), 1985 She said that at the market’s peak (12.2 percent), 1990 (10.1 percent), in early 2007, there were 1,370 2001 (7.2 percent) and 2007 (6.7 perRealtor agents keeping active showcent). ing and selling homes, but within Home sales on the island in January three years, more than 500 of them rose 116 percent compared with the had left the real estate business. previous month, but dropped off 39 Currently, 1,050 agents serve the Awesome ad from 1997. percent compared with a year earlier, market. according to RealtyTrac. The median sales price was “That’s (the recession) come and gone now at this $335,000, up 5 percent from a year earlier. point,” said the Connecticut native. “Certainly people Meanwhile, across the bridges in Bluffton, home are back in the market and purchasing. They’re pursales surged 71 percent in January from the previous chasing at a higher price point now than what they month, but showed a 54 percent drop-off from a year were when the market first started rebounding.” earlier. The median sale price of homes in Bluffton in It’s been a slow recovery for the past seven years January was $221,500, down 6 percent from 2015. and, by all accounts, the best that can be said is that In December 2015, Hilton Head's Spanish Wells/ the market is stable. Pockets of growth glimmer with Jonesville area paced the island with an $845,373 promise, but other pockets with declining sales and median sales price, which was flat from the month prices still linger. Foreclosures and short sales in the before. Homes there spent 125 days on the market, area still persist. www.hiltonheadproperties.biz reports. For the past many years, luxury homes in the Two homes were sold in December at Forest Lowcountry have been a tough sell. Homes in the Beach, with a median price of $862,500, a dramatic $650,000 and lower ranges have shown some 51 percent hike. Eleven homes exchanged owners in demand, and sales of residences priced at less than Sea Pines at a median price of $700,000, a 16 per$350,000 have been as hot as the July sun on a windcent jump. Palmetto Hall and Hilton Head Plantation less summer’s day. experienced sale price declines. “There’s certainly a higher inventory in the Homes sold at Wexford Plantation lingered an $650,000 market area than what you’re looking at average of 333 days on the market, the longest wait $350,000 and below,” Beck said. on the island, while homes at Singleton/Folly Field If there’s a trend in the Lowcountry real estate marspent slightly more than on the market. ket, then the trend depends upon which price cat“Some of these price points were down to four to egory you’re talking about. There is no trend across six months,” Beck said. “As you get higher, you can be the board in local real estate; it all depends. Prices upwards of 18 to 22 months of inventory.” and home sales rise and fall and repeat the pattern Bluffton showed a robust real estate market, with all over again like the ever-changing local tides. (But 84 homes sold in December at a median price of at least the tides are predictable.) $262,015, a 12 percent increase. Homes only spent “Like most industries, it’s evolved and had its an average of 37 days listed. changes,” said Beck, who has been managing the With all of the accolades Hilton Head and Bluffton 900-member organization since 2008. “Real estate have received over the years from the national media can be cyclical; it’s always going to have its ups and for their lifestyle choices (golf, tennis, bicycling, boatdowns like it always has.” ing, fishing, etc.), beaches, restaurants, weather, low Fortunately, mortgage rates have held steady cost of living, low crime, arts, culture and history, it’s and historically low since the collapse; last month, no wonder that the Lowcountry is the place to live, Freddie Mac reported 30-year fixed-rate mortgages work, play and retire. M at 3.7 percent, and 15-year fixed at 2.7 percent. Since
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SONNY HUNTLEY
RICK TURNER
44 YEARS
Engel & Vokers Did you know Rick was one of the founders of Hilton Head Christian Academy?
43 YEARS
RUTH PARRIS
NANCY CUNNINGHAM
42 YEARS
Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club I paint oils of my clients homes, and am signing up for tap dancing lessons!
42 YEARS
40 YEARS
Schembra Real Estate Group
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Lancaster
CharterOne Realty
38 YEARS
Did you know Phil swept his wife, Carol, off her feet at the Queens Grant swimming pool in 1977? They have made their home in Palmetto Dunes since 1978.
RANDY SMITH
BRAD WILSON During college I went door to door selling bibles for South Western Publishing in Nashville, Tenn.
Herman Davis Properties After all these years of playing on the beach, Ruth now has three granddaughters to take over the seashell brigade.
PHIL SCHEMBRA
NANCY LOVE
Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club
I was patted by a wild gorilla in the mountains of Uganda and have had bayonets stuck in my face on two different continents!
Huntley Clisham Group Did you know Sonny likes to eat iguana soup?
38 YEARS
When Randy got his Brokers License in 1978, there were no classes. He just drove to Columbia and passed the test!
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THEN & NOW
DICK PATRICK CharterOne Realty
37 YEARS
I came to the island in 1976 to work in the Carswell Isurance organization. All employees were tested by an industrial psychologist.
INGRID LOW
37 YEARS
RICHARD MCDONALD
KEN OLIVER
36 YEARS
CharterOne Realty I’m from Dillon, home of 3 famous people. Me, Pedro and Ben Bernanke (Former chairman of the Federal Reserve. Ben got into Harvard, I didn’t.)
36 YEARS
Charter One Realty When Charlie Reed started Charter One Realty, he had a phone and the floor to sit on
Dunes Real Estate
37 YEARS
Ken winds down after a busy day at the office by catchin and releasing fresh water bass in Palmetto Hall's ponds.
Sea Pines Real Estate Cottage Group Did you know Ingrid likes to ride elephants in Africa?
DIANN WILKINSON
36 YEARS
Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club I wrote a local newspaper column for 16 years that was called a “social” column — but some called a gossip column — and I’m “still taking notes,” always have, since newspapering days.
CHARLIE REED
PETE REBISH
TOMMY AUSTIN
35 YEARS
Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club Visited 70 countries, including 14 trips to Russia.
34 YEARS
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31 YEARS
Charter One Realty Drew is the only person to have won the Hilton Head Open both as an amateur and a professional. He spends more time on his bike now than the golf course.
CHARLES SAMPSON
31 YEARS
BILL TRUE
31 YEARS
Lancaster Real Estate Sales Did you know Bill likes to see the sun rise on the waters of Calibogue Sound with a cast net in his hand?
DAVID CARROLL
30 YEARS
28 YEARS
Charter One Realty David is also a singer/ songwriter, performing with several music groups and releasing a CD last year.
ROB REICHEL
ANNE EDEN
Collins Group Realty Ann earned her masters degree from La Sorbonne in Paris, and then worked as a translator in Paris from 1969 to 1971 for a textile firm
Charter One Realty Was a 7th and 8th grade history teacher at HE McCracken
28 YEARS
Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club Rob first came to Hilton Head as tennis pro because his twin brother, Rick, was already working at the old Hilton Head Inn.
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JEFF HALL
BARBRA FINER
27 YEARS
Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club Just another Ohioan who came, fell in love with the island and never left!
26 YEARS MIKE LAWRENCE Sea Pines Real Estate
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Sea Pines Real Estate at The Beach Club Has enjoyed playing drums and percussion since 1974 on island and off.
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Charles Sampson (843) 681-3000 Mobile - (843) 384 -7300
Charles@CharlesSampson.com
Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002
Frances@FrancesSampson.com
Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301
Debbie Cort (843) 681-3307 Mobile - (843) 384-8491
Give Charles, Frances, Angela, Debbie or Daniel a Call!
Daniel Cort (843) 681-3307 Mobile - (843) 384-2206
DebbieCort@CharterOneRealty.com
www.CharlesSampson.com www.CSampson.com www.BridgeToHiltonHeadHomes.com
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Angela@AngelaMullis.com
DanielCort@CharterOneRealty.com
Island Resident Since 1972 • REALTOR of The Year 1996, 2004, 2015
81 Main Street, Suite 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (843) 384-7300 or (800) 267-3285 ext. 215 24 PARKWOOD DRIVE
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CUSTOM BUILT 5 bedroom Hilton Head Plantation home located on a private tree covered homesite. Convenient to all Hilton Head Island has to offer – the beach, shopping, schools and dining. Features include tile flooring, high ceilings, s/s appliances, oversize 2 car garage. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, living room, family room, eat-in kitchen and dining room. $495,000
WATCH THE SUN RISE out of the Atlantic. Located in HHP’s prestigious Hickory Forest neighborhood. One owner home with great curb appeal. This 3 BR, 3 BA 2-story home is on a very private pie shaped wooded homesite and features formal Living Room and Dining Room plus a kitchen/family room combo. Large utility room, fireplace, newer roof and 2-car garage. Large screened porch with a 2nd floor deck above just off the Master Suite. $436,000
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FURNISHED Executive Home Long Term Rental. 4 Bedrooms, open floor plan, dining room, living room plus kitchen/family room, oversize garage with a Golden Bear Golf view. Bring your tooth brush, linens, and a little bit of food, everything else is included. Call Charles 843-384-7300 or Sally 843-681-6800 for details.
METICULOUSLY CARED FOR Hilton Head Plantation home. Private wooded conservancy homesite. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, the beach and all Hilton Head Plantation has to offer. Short distance on bike ride to Hilton Head Plantation’s new Spring Lake pool complex. 3 Bedroom 2 ½ bath, formal living room and dining room, eat-in kitchen, screen porch and two car garage. Kitchen and bath updated, new HVAC 2015, roof 2006. Will be a joy to call home. $425,000
PANORAMIC park like multi fairway lagoon view. Short distance to Hilton Head Plantation’s Dolphin Head Beach Park and Port Royal Sound. Nestled under stately moss draped oaks and just off Dolphin Head’s 16th. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, open living room and dining room, office, eat-in kitchen. Updated baths with large walk-in, updated kitchen, Carolina room, covered lanai, new HVAC 2016. Used only as a second home. $423,000
ENJOY sitting on your private back deck viewing the tranquil lagoon with its fountain. 21 Highbush is a conveniently located to Spring Lake Recreation area with its tennis complex, new pavilion, the Plantation House and soon to be the new Spring Lake swimming pool. This home has 3 BR | 3 BA, a formal living and dining room, eat-in kitchen which is open to the family room. There is a side entry two-car garage and expansive wrap around deck. $418,900
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PRIVACY and lagoon view and has open space on three sides. Covered back deck. Deceiving from the outside. This home features 3 bedrooms and a den. The den could be converted to a 4th bedroom. There is a formal living room with a Savannah grey brick fireplace, a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen. The second floor boasts a very large bedroom and a bath with 2 walk in attics, one of which could easily be converted to another room. $399,000
SHORT WALK OR BIKE RIDE to the beach, Van Der Meer tennis complex and the Sonesta Resort. This shipyard villa has two bedrooms and two and half baths. Golf view. $239,900
AN OCEAN FRONT community in the heart of Hilton Head Island, home of Van Der Meer Tennis Center, Sonesta Resort Hotel and the Shipyard Golf Club. Owners have use of the Shipyard Beach Club a bike ride away. 903 is an oversized 2 BR, 2.5 BA with two extra flex rooms, kitchen and baths have been updated. Kitchen has granite. Harbour Master pool is great and overlooks a lagoon and golf fairway. Harbour Master is a small quiet community. $209,500
A GREAT WAY TO OWN a get-a-way at the Hilton Head Island Beach. Just steps from the ocean and in Coligny Plaza with its dining, shopping, night life and music. The oceanfront pool complex is outstanding. There is covered parking. This 1st floor one bedroom villas which can sleep 6 is turnkey ready. All you need to do is bring your toothbrush, bathing suit and some suntan lotion. $145,000
OUTSTANDING VIEWS of the Intracoastal Waterway, Skull Creek Marina, Pinckney Island Refuge and magnificent sunsets in this third floor luxury condominium. Grandview is a one of a kind residential complex located in private Hilton Head Plantation. Features 3 BR, 3.5 BA, inviting foyer, open great room, an eat-in kitchen, granite counter tops, marble floors, smooth ceilings, laundry room, assigned covered parking and large storage lockers. Quality construction insures total privacy. $1,195,000
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Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002
Frances@FrancesSampson.com
Angela Mullis (843) 681-3307 x 223 Mobile - (843) 384-7301
Debbie Cort (843) 681-3307 Mobile - (843) 384-8491
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Island Resident Since 1972 • REALTOR of The Year 1996, 2004, 2015
81 Main Street, Suite 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (843) 384-7300 or (800) 267-3285 ext. 215
www.CharlesSampson.com www.CSampson.com www.BridgeToHiltonHeadHomes.com
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FANTASTIC private oversized cul-de-sac Port Royal Plantation homesite nestled under the canopy of stately moss-draped live oaks and enhanced by the mature landscaping. Incredible marsh, Fish Haul Creek & Port Royal Sound views. The panoramic view is all the way across the Sound to Lands End on St. Helena Island. Features of this home include a raised tabby foundation, formal Living Room, formal Dining Room, an oversized Master Suite, 2 guest suites, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, 3 car garage, large utility room and very special wet bar with built-in wine racks for over 100 of your best bottles of wine. The Kitchen, Family Room and Carolina Room are totally open to each other. Every room in the house has been remodeled with new pine or stone flooring, smooth ceilings, appliances, bathroom fixtures, cabinetry and more! $1,080,000
OUTSTANDING LOWCOUNTRY ELEGANCE – Panoramic view of the Par 3 11th of the Golf Club in Indigo Run. Easy access to the beach. All spacious rooms, 3 bedroom 3 full and 2 half baths, wood/limestone/carpet floors, smooth ceilings, granite tops, oversize garage with golf cart bay, screen porch, 1st floor master, office, bonus room and more. $799,000
OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in exclusive Spanish Wells. This homesite is 1.25 acres and is on the second fairway of the Spanish Wells Golf Club. Shown is a 3350+ sq.ft. home with a first floor master, future bonus room, easy to be a 3-car garage, generous allowances, office, kitchen/family room, walk in pantry and more. Outstanding view of the golf course and easy walking distance to the community pool, tennis and clubhouse. Other floor plans available. $995,000
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CASUAL LIVING AT ITS BEST, conveniently located near the entrance of Moss Creek. Enjoy outstanding golf, tennis, clubhouse atmosphere, pool-dock-health club complex, high smooth ceilings, wood floors, open 3 bedroom floor plan with 3 full baths, screen porch, trex deck and 2 car garage. $368,500
WATCH THE SUNSET 3 bedroom home located in the coveted Parkside section of Woodbridge. This home features formal living and dining rooms, study, and an eat-in kitchen overlooking the family room. Hardwood floors throughout this home and tile in the wet areas. Other features included screened porch overlooking the fenced in back yard, a bonus room with its own half bath and a gas burning fireplace in the family room. $360,000
WONDERFUL 4 BR / 2.5 BA home in Island West. This 2-story home features tile and wood flooring, smooth ceilings with ceiling fans, fireplace in the Living Room and tray ceiling in the Master Bedroom. Amenities include a junior sized Olympic swimming pool, two tennis courts, basketball court, children’s playground and a community clubhouse with meeting room, kitchen, lending library and fitness center. Location is close to Savannah, Beaufort and Hilton Head. $329,000
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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $197,500 HAMPTON HALL 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE $179,000 15 HAMPSTEAD AVE $94,900 GREAT CURB APPEAL! 2-story Lowcountry home in charming Westbury Park with wrap around double porches. 3 BR, 2.5 BA home features a living room, family room, dining room and eat-in kitchen. 2-car garage, spacious fenced in backyard. Neighborhood boasts community pool, parks, street lights, fitness center and playground. Outstanding community features old Charleston charm & fantastic amenities! $284,900
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CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING, midway between Hilton Head Island, Savannah and Beaufort on approximately an acre in a non-gated community. Looking for an at-home workshop, 5 Pond View Court in Grande Oaks has an oversized garage with wrap around work benches and shelving. Elevated foundation, 3 bedroom 2 bath, fireplace, front porch and large rear deck. Very private location great for small at-home business. $245,000
WELCOME HOME to this wonderful movein ready home located in Woodbridge. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home features hardwood floors in the main living area, foyer entrance and a covered back porch. Other features include double vanities in the master and a fenced back yard overlooking a lagoon. Woodbridge is located in the new River Ridge Academy and new May River High school district. $231,000
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SEA PINES REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH CLUB 101 SHOREWOOD VILLA ˜ SOUTH FOREST BEACH
153A HARBOURWOOD VILLA ˜ SEA PINES
108 FOREST BEACH VILLA ˜ FOREST BEACH
Very upscale, ocean front villa on ground level. Walk out patio door to beach or pool. No stairs! Three bedrooms, three full baths. Great bedroom separation. Open ˜ oor plan with beautiful furniture and appliances. Gently used as second home and would be a great rental villa. MLS #338313 $799,000
Highly updated and located on 9th tee of Harbour Town Links. Open kitchen, dining, living space. Large tile throughout. Beautiful granite and appliances in remodeled kitchen. This is a very bright and sunny location in the complex. New roof Jan. 2016 MLS #342211 $455,000
This large one bedroom villa is located in one of the most desirable buildings in South Forest Beach. This updated villa is ÿ rst level on the sunny side of the building, Close to the elevator and just above the under building parking. Walk to Coligny shops, restaurants and just across the street from the beach! MLS #350109 $199,000 unfurnished
Mary Pracht 843.298.1715
Mary Pracht 843.298.1715
Mary Pracht 843.298.1715
14 GANNET STREET ˜ NORTH FOREST
1683 BLUFF VILLAS ˜ SEA PINES
9 TUPELO ROAD ˜ SEA PINES
Walk to beach (300 ft) from this lovely 5 bedroom/6 bathroom home. Weekly rentals were just over $100,000 in 2015! Built in 2004. Walk to Coligny shops and restaurants. Elevated pool and hot tub. Game room! Two tandem garages for 4 cars! This house has it all. MLS ##343333 $1,289,000 Furnished
What a view! Sit on second story balcony and look over park to the beach. This is a one bedroom, one bath ˜ at located in heart of South Beach. Walk to restaurants, shopping and beach! MLS #351449 $229,900
Updated home just blocks from the beach. Fabulous cathedral ceiling in family room with wall of built-ins. Wood ˜ oors, Carolina room, enormous master bedroom/sitting area and huge master bath. Guest bath and PR new. Great family home. Large deck and brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Plenty of room for a pool. Approx. 2800 htd.sq.ft. MLS #351399 $649,000
Mary Pracht 843.298.1715
Mary Pracht 843.298.1715
Pete Rebish 843.290.0998 11 BEACHSIDE DRIVE ˜ SEA PINES
47 HEARTHWOOD DRIVE ˜ SEA PINES
Updated 4 bedroom, 4 bath high ceilings Beach home with views to the ocean and easy walk to the beach. Granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Large screen porch plus 2 car carport with much storage and community pool. Walk to South Beach o˛ ers plus South Beach Racquet Club. Projected gross rentals of $50,000. MLS #339813 $995,000
Excellent condition 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath newer home with open floor plan. High ceiling great room, kitchen/breakfast nook, separate dining area, sun porch. 1st floor master suite, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths up just a few stairs for great privacy . Pretty tidal area and wooded/creek view. Large sunny outdoor deck. Gracious 2 car garage. MLS #350653 $679,000
Tommy Austin 843.384.7033
Bill Buryk 843.422-.4431
10 SPINNAKER COURT ˜ SEA PINES
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50 BAYNARD COVE ROAD ˜ SEA PINES
30 TURNBERRY LANE ˜ SEA PINES
Located in prestigious Baynard Park area (w/optional membership in Baynard Park Assoc. for boat dock, picnics, ballfield, boat storage & deep water.) All-on-one-level, on Jumbo lot overlooking 7 ac Forest Preserve. Features include LR w/Savannah brick fireplace, separate DR, Kitchen, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, laundry, 2 car garage and beautiful landscaping w/Historic Live Oaks. Enjoy this ranch-style home and/or build new in this very special neighborhood of newly-built mansions. Offered at homesite value.
Total privacy behind iron-gated enclosed courtyard. Special features: fan-shaped lv.rm. viewing heated pool and spa and 13th Hole; welcoming foyer, separate din. rm;l arge eat-in party kitchen, 4 ensuite bedrms, powder room, spacious second floor mezzanine, media room,multiple closets and storage, garage, attractively furnished for immediate occupancy. Walk to the Beach from this perfect home for vacations or permanent living. Excellent Sea Pines Rental Projections.
Nancy Cunningham 843.683.4580
Nancy Cunningham 843.683.4580
345 GREENWOOD GARDEN ˜ SEA PINES
111 WINDSOR PLACE I ˜ PALMETTO DUNES
MLS #342216 $575,000
MLS #341093 $995,000
10 WOOD IBIS ROAD ˜ SEA PINES
MLS #342498 $1,585,000
3339 LAKE FOREST VILLA ˜ SEA PINES
One of the BEST lake/lagoon views you’ll ever ÿ nd in Lake Forest! Back porch was enclosed to make more living space. High ceilings in living room and MBR. Separate tub & shower; walk-in closet. Being sold furnished. All on one ° oor with good Br separation. Great residential community for primary, second or vacation-rental. MLS #343075 $325,000
MLS #350478 $565,000
Barbra Finer 843.384.7314 1107 HARBOUR SOUTH VILLAS ˜ SEA PINES
22 N. LIVE OAK ROAD ˜ SEA PINES
26 BAYNARD COVE ˜ SEA PINES
Terriÿ c 4 bedroom, 4 full bath elegant townhome with a one car garage in the heart of Harbour Town with a view to Calibogue Sound. MLS #339619 $895,000
LOCATION & VIEWS! Where can you ÿ nd a great home with great golf and water views AND walking distance to the beach and the new Plantation Golf Club? Here it is! 4BR/5BA plus bonus room, open ° oor plan, pool and 1/2 acre lot! MLS# 350854 $1,479,000
PRICED TO SELL! Located just 12 rows from Sea Pines’beautiful beach, this charming 3BR/3.5Bath home plus den and a two-car garage offers wonderful possibilities as a primary, second or investment property in the prestigious Baynard Cove neighborhood. The elevation of this home is 14 feet. Owners have access to Baynard Cove day dock and recreation area! MLS #340381 $597,500
Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672
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Selling Island-wide for Over 25 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!
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Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $245 Million Sold!
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Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $225 Million Sold!
2606 CALIBOGUE CLUB — Fabulous marsh view from this all one level 3 bedroom/2 bath townhome. Vaulted beamed and wood paneled ceiling, sun room, remodeled kitchen and baths, one car garage. Easy bike ride to Harbor Town. Pool and tennis. $549,000 furn.
4 LAVINGTON ROAD – LONG COVE – Classic Williamsburg-style home. 4 BR/4.5 BA. First floor master. Custom built, exceptional quality. Reclaimed antique heart-pine and cherry flooring. Extensive moldings. Formal living & dining rooms. Grand foyer. Impressive array of mature plantings. $899,000
12 WILD HERON POINT - LONG COVE — Gracious, Southern-style estate situated on a private peninsula and surrounded by waterfront views. Enjoy breath taking sunsets overlooking the salt water pool out to the Broad Creek. 4 br, 5 1/2 ba. Exceptional quality and detail. Private Club ownership included in the renowned Pete Dye Golf course. $2,790,000
370 LONG COVE DRIVE — Enjoy sunsets over lagoon & golf views of top ranked Pete Dye course from this 4 br/3 1/2 ba home with fabulous new kitchen/great room. 2 frlpl, wood floors, high vaulted ceilings throughout. Enjoy clubhouse, marina, kayaks, tennis courts, heated pool and more. $750,000
22 DUCK HAWK — SEA PINES — Outstanding ocean front home w/ private walkway to ocean & charming sitting area steps from the ocean. 5 BR, 4.5BA, plus den/office w/brick FP. Spectacular views. Gourmet kitchen, heated pool, bamboo floors, screen porch, oversized 2-car garage w huge finished basement and so much more. $5,900,000.
32 RUDDY TURNSTONE — Beautiful ocean views from this 2nd row home. Located directly on the beach walkway, it offers 4 bedrooms, a family room, 2 screened porches, elevator, spacious gourmet kitchen and heated pool. $2,699,000
34 STONEY CREEK ROAD — SEA PINES — Charming Cape Cod style 3 BR/3 1/2 BA plus den home with terrific views of sparking lagoon and down 11th fairway of Heron Point course. Easy walk to Harbor Town. Wood Floors, remodeled kitchen and baths. Screen porch. $599,000 Furn.
1911 SOUTH BEACH CLUB – SEA PINES – Incredible panoramic view from this 2nd floor 3 BR, 2.5 BA villa in SBC, West Atrium. Private boardwalk to pool and beach. Secure building with renovated lobby, elevator, parking garage and storage. Very well maintained, kitchen remodeled w. built-in credenza. Gas FP, wet bar, 2 balconies, 10’ ceilings, laundry room, charming foyer. $ 879,000 F.
1468 SOUND VILLA – Beautiful water views from this refurbished 4 bedroom /4 bath South Beach town home. Updated kitchen and baths, cozy den, fireplace, 1 car garage and pool. Ideal rental property. $995,000 furnished.
HARBOR TOWN YACHT BASIN — “Marina of the Year” 50 Foot boat slip (#68) available on the Clubhouse side of the marina. Includes 2015 Jaguar V 8 Convertible (showroom condition) with 10,500 miles. $229,000
20 WINDJAMMER COURT - SEA PINES - Unique “Low Country” style home on Lagoon in HT. WALK to Golf /Tennis /new Club House. 4 BR/3½ BA, PLUS office/study. Elaborate Master suite downstairs. Never rented. Pristine condition, attractively furnished. FP, pool, fenced area for pets. Ideal primary or 2nd home, or great rental. $ 895,000 F.
4 PINTAIL — 4th row beach house. Charming 3 BR English cottage only steps to the beach with screened porch, private HEATED POOL, exquisite furnishings and proven rental history. $725,000 furnished.
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4 Otter Road: Get ready to be blown away when you see this home. Gorgeous renovation w/every detail you could imagine in one of the best layouts you will see w/vaulted ceilings & windows everywhere, great natural light. Custom kitchen w/granite counters, stainless steel appliances, built-in top of the line espresso/coffee maker, wine cooler and even two gas fireplaces. Wait it gets better: private swimming pool and hot tub! Fantastic outdoor living space w/ wrap around decks and even your own courtyard! The list goes on, all for $599,000
5 King William Court: STUNNING lagoon to golf views on the 5th hole of CC of HH, this 4BR, 4.5BA has nearly 3,100 HSF w/almost half-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac. Plenty of room for a pool. Features include: large dining room w/hardwoods, delightful living room w/fireplace & soaring 10 ft. ceiling, 1st floor master suite, granite & cherry eatin kitchen, octagonal screened porch, separate laundry, & family room/4th BR over a side-entry 2 car garage w/circum outdoor lighting. A delight to show and the details in this home are endless. The lot alone would sell well over $200k, try duplicating that and this gorgeous home! Offered for sale for $649,000.
28 Woodbine Place: Superb one level fully furnished home located on one of the most private streets on all of Sea Pines. Sitting on a fantastic golf view lot with a gorgeous pool and spa, you really won’t want to leave your seat. Beautifully renovated open floor plan kitchen, updated bathrooms, large open living/family room area with fireplace, vaulted ceilings, screened in porch and awesome views!!! You won’t find a better value, all for $649,000.
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122 Pinecrest Circle: Now is your chance to purchase a fantastic 4 bedroom home w/loft and Carolina Room on the golf course at a great price! The desired open floor plan with eat in kitchen all open to the family room area w/vaulted ceilings. Great bedroom separation w/1st floor master bedroom w/trey ceilings, large master bathroom and plenty of closet space throughout. Everything in this home has been tastefully done and there are plenty of upgrades, from the kitchen to the floors to the moldings. Offered for sale for $329,900.
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44 Misty Cove: If you have yearned for the Island lifestyle, you need to see this home! The beautiful outdoor living space starts with your private courtyard and includes a deck overlooking the golf course. As you enter the home with gorgeous travertine flooring and vaulted ceilings, the windows, skylights and doors allow plenty of natural light throughout. A tastefully renovated kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. The 2006 addition completes this home with an amazing master bedroom and a master bathroom you will love. This home even has a Carolina Room. Offered for sale for $465,500.
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13 Sams Point Lane: Unbelievable is the only way to describe this home, the detail is absolutely stunning! Over 1/2 an acre perfectly situated to capture GORGEOUS Marsh and Sound views. Sit back on your deck or enjoy your screened in porch with fireplace taking it all in. Open floor plan w/eat in kitchen complete with top of the line everything! The detail is endless: Stunning wood and tile flooring, detailed crown molding/chair rail, newer energy efficient HVAC’s, mosquito system & more. 3 car garage, office, dining, room and media room. You cannot duplicate these views and this home at $1,350,000.
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10 Stonegate Drive: Newer 4 bedroom hard coat stucco home in HHP w/privacy and lagoon views! This home screams curb appeal the minute you pull up to the home. Great floor plan w/great ceiling height, moldings and custom details throughout. Large open living area w/tons of natural light, huge master bedroom/master bathroom and both a family and living room. Great outdoor living space and even a screened in porch, a must in the Low Country. Stonegate is a hidden gem of an area in HHP. You couldn’t build this at this price of $629,000.
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62 Otter Road: This home screams curb appeal, the minute you drive down the street. Beautifully renovated inside and out with tons of outdoor living space. Large front deck, screened in porch/Carolina room with an awesome back deck and yard, great for entertaining or enjoying the Low Country lifestyle. Inside you will find wood flooring, custom bathrooms, updated kitchen, and large vaulted ceilings in the family room w/a beautiful fireplace. Best of all a 2 car garage, which is rare in Sea Pines at this price! This will not last at $409,000.
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13 Annabella Lane: So much value on this one level 3 bedroom home w/living room, large family room that opens to eat in kitchen w/granite counters, stainless appliances and best of all a screened in pool & spa. Situated on the golf course w/private open space to one side, this lot is special. Great elevation 18+, newer roof (2011), Newer HVAC (2012 and 2014) and just painted in 2016 w/some new carpet added. Annabella Lane is a gorgeous street, located in Skull Creek and close to all of HHP’s amenities. Other features include: water softener system, wet bar, cathedral ceilings, fireplace and a large 2 car garage. Offered for sale for $499,900.
8 Ansley Court: Island living at its finest! Located off of Spanish Wells in the gated community of Old House Creek, this home is such a pleasure to show. Situated all on one level, this 3 bedroom home w/2 car garage has been updated to the hills. One of the nicest master bathrooms that you will ever see, gorgeous mahogany wood and travertine flooring, eat in kitchen w/custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and this home even has Carolina room. Offered for sale for a great price at $399,000.
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18 Oyster Reef Drive: Where can you get stunning views from both the front and the back of your home and nearly every room? Right here! Beautiful golf green, lagoon and fairway views! Plenty of natural light with huge vaulted ceilings, great bedroom separation w/1st floor large master bedroom, family room that is completely open to the eat in kitchen area, large loft area-perfect for a work station, craft area or art studio. This home has been well cared for over the years and really will be a pleasure to show. Offered for sale for $479,000.
8 Wax Myrtle Court: If you are looking for the quintessential Low Country lifestyle home, you have found it! Curb appeal the minute you pull up to the driveway. The open floor plan living area w/Gorgeous wood flooring throughout and high ceilings, plenty of windows allowing for great natural light. Custom kitchen w/granite counters, gas range and plenty of cabinet space. Great bedroom separation offers privacy for your guests or kids. Fireplace, deck, screened in porch and AWESOME lagoon views. Even a new HVAC in 2013. AMAZING VALUE for $449,000.
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19 Sweet Pond Court: Best buy in Hampton Lake just got BETTER $40,000 off original price. Beautiful lake view; no maintenance dock to accommodate an 18 foot boat w/an integrated kayak ramp; pocketing sliders that open the living room to an enormous covered lanai w/heated pool, waterfall, & beautiful gardens; landscaping of flowering shrubs, herbs, & fruit trees; crafted built ins, gourmet kitchen w/GE profile appliances & cabinets w/customized storage, hardwood floors, massive 35X17 bonus room w/full bath & walk in storage; all on a quiet cul-de-sac street w/nature preserve views. This home will not last long at $699,900.
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Ben Ferguson 843.301.4460 benjferg@hotmail.com
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20 CYGNET – $929,000 This is a must see. This is a one of a kind Lowcountry home and lot. Grand views of Spring Lake as well as Golf and more lagoon views from Huge Deck. One of the best lots in HHP. Custom home with tons of upgrades. Opens to family room with fireplace and large screened porch with Limestone Floors. Formal living room and dining room as well. Huge master and master bath with Travertine on first floor. Three bedrooms and bonus room upstairs. Rear Yard has gorgeous mature landscaping. 3 car plus garage with tons of storage.
36 TWIN PINES – $2,199,000 Every upgrade you can imagine. Travertine floors throughout. Custom Kitchen with Upgraded Cabinets and Viking and Subzero Appliances. Custom trim work is some of the best anywhere. Has a media room to enjoy. There are too many upgrades to mention. Large heated pool and Spa with Golf and Lagoon Views. This is a must see since it is Sea Pines at its best. Walk to Harbourtown. This house would be a great investment/rental property or vacation home.
112 HIGH BLUFF – $609,000 BRAND NEW HOME JUST COMPLETED. Great Home wrapped in Lagoon Views. Open Floor plan with beautiful hard wood flooring throughout. White Shaker cabinets to give it that Southern Charm. Granite everywhere. Upgrades galore. Huge covered screened porch. Right down the road from Dolphin Head Beach and next door to Oyster Reef Golf Club. Nothing is better than new.
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WE WANT TO THANK OUR CLIENTS WE CLOSED $26,180,000 IN SALES AND COMPLETED 75 TRANSACTIONS IN 2015
ONE OF THE TOP FIVE INDIVIDUAL AGENTS IN 2015 5 FISHERMANS BEND – $375,000 This home has been completely renovated. And is very deceptive. Much larger inside than it appears. 3 Bedrooms and 3 baths, 2,150 heated sq. ft. New kitchen, new wood floors, new bathrooms. You name it and they did it. Ready to move in. Great private back yard with large patio and firepit. Private homesite with lots of open space and wooded view. Crooked pond has its own pool and tennis courts.
246 LONG COVE – $469,000 What a house! Gently used part time residence. Complete remodel in 2013! New roof, new hardwood floors, new baths, new vanities, etc. New plantation shades and new 6 panel interior doors. New kitchen with granite and stainless appliances as well as a microwave oven drawer and dual fuel range. Living room has fireplace. Screened porch with view of golf course. Grilling pavilion for entertaining. Large deck. Two car garage.
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2 PINE SKY – $599,900 Brand new home just completed. Enter through a glass door into a home with an open floor plan. Ugrades everywhere. Large kitchen with granite, stainless and tons of cabinets. Wood floors throughout living area. Built on slab so no steps....All on one floor. Custom woodwork, fireplace and mantle in living room. French doors lead to screened in porch. Nice patio for entertaining.
27 VICTORIA SQUARE – $309,000 Great house. 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths. In turn key condition. New paint, new carpet, new tile floors,, etc. Victoria Square has its own boat storage area. Walk to the community pool or take a quick drive to the beach. Located at the center of the island. Very convenient to everything.
2 CALADIUM – $569,900 Brand new home just completed. On corner lot with view all the way down the fairway. Open floor plan. Kitchen has granite and stainless appliances. Formal dining room. Hardwood floors in the living areas. Large upscale master bath. Large back patio perfect for grilling and entertaining.
30 WESTBURY PARK WAY – $219,900 Great 3 bedroom plus 2.5 bath home. Open floor plan. New baths and carpet. Park right across the street from the Community Pool. Right in the heart of Bluffton. This is a must see. Great opportunity.
OVER $26,000,000 IN SALES IN 2012 • OVER $22,000,000 IN SALES IN 2013 • OVER $23,000,000 IN SALES IN 2014 WE REMAIN ONE OF THE TOP FIVE INDIVIDUAL AGENTS EVERY YEAR
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51 Port Tack – Fabulous Renovation from Top to Bottom!! Gorgeous 3 bedroom plus office or 4 bedroom/2.5 baths with beautiful views of the 11-mile lagoon in Palmetto Dunes. Charming wrap around porch and 2-car garage. Just a short stroll to beach and all of Palmetto Dunes world class amenities. Don’t miss this one! $795,000
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32 Off Shore – Beach Goers and Golfer’s Delight! Well maintained and decorated in a beach motif. Open floor plan with walls of windows & glass to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor setting. Huge back deck for viewing, grilling & chilling after a day at the beach or golf. Strong rentals with lots of personal use. $519,000
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7601 Huntington Villa – Oceanside townhome… only steps to the beach and golf! This 3BR/3.5BA townhome features an enclosed sunroom for extra lounging. On the 1st floor you’ll find soaring ceilings, a large master suite, kitchen w/large breakfast bar, fireplace & powder room. Upstairs, 2 generous bedrooms with private baths, all with skylights. Annual gross rental $37,000-$40,000. $569,000
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1951 St. Andrews Common – Outstanding renovation and beautifully decorated in “Coastal Chic” décor. Hands down, this 1BR/1.5BA St. Andrews villa is the best on the market. Panoramic golf and lagoon views and great rental history. New HVAC, furniture, washer/dryer & more. You will love it! $199,000
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SPACIOUS STATELY home with every imaginable upgrade overlooking the 16th Fairway on the private Golf Club course. 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths + Study + Bonus Room. Screened porch. 3-car garage. $939,000
PANORAMIC Lagoon|Golf view. Courtyard Pool. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Guest house + Kitchenette. 3 Car Garage, temperature controlled area (additional 6 cars or living space). $899,000
RIBAUT ISLAND – Stately Southern Living Home with covered porches with views and breezes over the Port Royal Sound. Grand Foyer; Private Master Suite plus 3 Guest Rooms. $850,000
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. $779,000
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FORMER MCNAIR BUILDERS home overlooking 16th Fairway of the Golf Club. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home. Separate Cabana overlooks courtyard Pool. $769,000
MODEL PERFECT 5 Bedroom or 4 Bedroom + Bonus Room home with 5.5 Baths with a beautiful Golf View. Professionally decorated home with loads of upgrades. $699,900
BRAND NEW HOME built by “Homes by Marshside”. Sought after Great Room floorplan. 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths plus Study. Double fairway view. $699,000
SOUGHT AFTER Raintree Model Home overlooking the Par-3 8th Green|Lagoon on the Golden Bear Golf Course. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home with loads of upgrades. $659,000
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ISLAND LIFESTYLE Home. Built around a screened Lanai Courtyard with a Pool | Spa. 4 Bedrooms or 3 Bedrooms + a Cabana + 4 full Baths.. All with a tranquil Lagoon view! $649,000
PANORAMIC LAGOON Views from every room – Model Perfect home. Very open floor plan. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Close to Port Royal Sound. $629,000
ELEGANT Traditional Home. Short walk to the waterfront. Quality abounds in this home from the moment you enter the grand Foyer with a winding staircase. 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + a Study; 4.5 Baths. Perfect Condition. $599,000
POPULAR COURTYARD style Home overlooking Otter Creek. Spacious 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath home with a beautiful Courtyard Swimming Pool. $565,000
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SPACIOUS Lowcountry home overlooking the 15th Fairway of Golden Bear. 5 Bedrooms plus a Bonus Room. Beautiful Great Room w/fireplace. Updated Kitchen and much more! $535,000
RARELY on the market Berwick Green Villa with 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths overlooking the 18th Fairway of the private Golf Club. Great Room style plus Carolina Room. 2 car garage. $439,000
UPDATED, beautiful home. Long view down the 17th Fwy | Bear Creek Golf Course. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Baths. LR, DR. Spacious Kitchen opening to a large Family Room. $419,000
DESIGNER DECORATED! Desirable 1st floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully furnished villa. Overlooking the sunsets on the Intracoastal Waterway and Skull Creek. $399,000
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PALMETTO DUNES
VIEWS across golf course to Dolphin Head Beach. Remodeled with beautiful upgrades! 2nd home. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. $399,000
BEST VALUE HOME overlooking a tranquil lagoon. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. Split Bedroom plan. Spacious LR, DR, Kitchen|Breakfast|Family Room. $365,000
GREAT HOUSE overlooking the 15th Fairway of Oyster Reef Golf Course. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Updated Kitchen and much more! $344,000
BEAUTIFULLY furnished. Upgraded 2Bedroom/2BATH Queen’s Grant Villa. 8-minute walk to Palmetto Dunes Beach. Great floorplan opening to a tropical courtyard. $249,500
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WHAT TO DO
MAY 1: 12TH ANNUAL YACHT HOP ... MAY 1-20: CHILDREN’S MIR
MAY 14
20th Annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Local restaurants and amateurs compete in this anticipated annual event. Enjoy music by The Portajohns, beer, wine, and sodas, hot dogs and ice cream will also be available for purchase. A children’s tent will feature face painting. Tickets at the gate are $15. Ticket holders get 7 samples of ribs and barbecue with each ticket. All proceeds benefit local charities. Contact Bill Haley, bhaley@hhivacations.com for general information, or Jim Gant, jim@gantfamily.com to participate in the competition.
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12th annual Yacht Hop: 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday, May 1, Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Step aboard stunning yachts and enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment by The Headliners. All proceeds benefit patient care programs at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. To purchase tickets, please contact 843706-2296 or visit www.hospicecarelc.org.
MAY 1-20
Children’s Miracle Network and The Miss Hilton Head Island Organization Fundraisers: May 1-20, “May is for Miracles” Online Silent Auction; May 9-13, Dine Out and Donate Week: “Miracles One Bite at a Time” restaurant program; and May 20, Miracle May Invitational charity golf tournament: visit www. miraclemayinvitational.com. Please visit www.misshiltonheadisland.org to access the silent auction, see the complete list of participating restaurants and learn how you can become involved in any of the Children’s Miracle Network’s fundraising initiatives.
MAY 4-29
The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Presents “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”: 8 p.m. TuesdaysSaturdays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays, May 4-29, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Master con artist Lawrence Jameson makes a handsome living swindling unsus-
pecting, rich ladies. When rough-around-the-edges rival Freddy arrives on the scene, the town just isn’t big enough for the both of them so they make a bet: The first one to swindle $50,000 wins. The stakes get higher, though, when they fall for the same woman. Preview tickets for May 4-5 are $45 for adults and $31 for children ages 5-15. Tickets for May 6-29 are $55 for adults and $39 for children. Purchase online at www.artshhi.com or call the Box Office at 843-8422787.
MAY 4
Mothers and children coloring with Candace Lovely: 3-5 p.m. at The French Bakery. Mothers, children and coloring go together. Color with Candace Lovely the “Impressionist way.” All materials, coffee and fresh homemade croissant provided. Limited seating; cost is $30. For reservations, call Lovely at 843-540-3963.
MAY 5
“Generations” Art Exhibit Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Local notable artists Jim and Addison Palmer are collaborating with the Art League of Hilton Head in their exhibition “Generations.” Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists at the opening reception. This event is free and open to the public. Art will be on exhibit May 3-28. For more information, visit www.artleaguehhi.org or call 843-681-5060. “Billie in Bluffton!”: 8- 10:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Roasting Room Lounge, 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. Like many artists, “Lady Day” used music to channel the pain of neglect, abuse, and racism. The Roasting Room Lounge will host this tribute to Billie Holiday, featuring the Savannah-based Southern Holiday Jazz Band fronted by vocalist Jane Ogle and including the following musicians: Eric Jones, piano, and Marc Chesanow, bass. Tickets are $10 at the door. For information, call 419-733-0736 or visit roastingroomlounge.com.
MAY 5, 6, 23
Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, Friday, May 6, and Monday, May 23, The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Participants will be introduced to the biology and May 2016 147
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MAY 5-7: WELCOME TO THE SIXTIES ... MAY 5-8: VANYA AND SONIA
The 38th annual Bluffton Village Festival, often referred to as Mayfest, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, in Old Town Bluffton.
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hat do you get when you gather friends and neighbors in the heart of Old Town Bluffton, throw in some arts, crafts, music and food, and top it off with an ugly dog? Answer: The Bluffton Village Festival. Now in its 38th year, the annual event, coordinated by The Rotary Club of Bluffton, promises to be a great time for all. This year, the festival — often referred to as Mayfest — will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, in Old Town Bluffton. It’s definitely a favorite for both locals and visitors. With over 200 vendors offering unique crafts, eclectic art and mouth-watering food — all with a homespun Southern feel — it truly is “a celebration of Bluffton life.” If you are looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, a special trinket for your home or a fin piece of art, you are sure to fin it here. Even if you aren’t looking for anything particular, you will definitely find something that just “calls your name.” This year, there
are more than 30 new vendors joining the festival with unique offerings such as handcrafted paddleboards, original hula hoops and oyster shell creations. For those more interested in eats than arts, you won’t have to look far. The festival is loaded with vendors offering Lowcountry cuisine ranging from lobster rolls and shrimp and grits to kettle corn and ice cream. And what’s a festival without entertainment? Festivalgoers will enjoy music and dance performances along with special events throughout the day. A crowd favorite will continue again this year with the 28th annual Ugly Dog Contest, sponsored by founder Richard Coffield of May River Realty. Always a highlight of the day, take a break from browsing to feast your eyes on the less-thanperfect four-legged friends of Bluffton. The contest always provides lots of laughs, a few “bless his hearts” and the coveted grand prize, the crowning of the Ugliest Dog. M
behavior of the American horseshoe crab. Discover the important of this living fossil and how their blue blood protects humans. Cost is $7 per person (age 9 and older only), and reservations may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.
Audience talkbacks with members of Lean Ensemble following each show. Tickets are $40 for evening performances; $35 for matinees; and $15 for students/active military. To purchase tickets, call 843-715-6676. For information, visit www.leanensemble.org.
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MAY 6
“Welcome to the Sixties”: 2:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 6, 7, and 8, Magnolia Hall, Sun City. The Sun City Chorus and Concert Band proudly presents “Welcome to the Sixties.” Come and hear these talented musicians as they perform tunes you know and love, ranging from “Grease” to Motown to “My Fair Lady.” Tickets are $23 and may be purchased from 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Magnolia Hall in Sun City. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 843-368-3153 or emailing Suncitytix@gmail.com. Remaining tickets will be available one hour before show time. The public is welcome.
MAY 5-8
“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 5-7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8, Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St. Lean Ensemble Theater presents the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning rollicking comedy by Christopher Durang. Four performances only.
Leadercast Event “Architects of Tomorrow”: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, Central Church, 975 William Hilton Parkway. Join the world’s largest one-day simulcast leadership event! Simulcast from the live event in Atlanta, hear from amazing speakers, including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple; Nick Saban, University of Alabama head football coach; Andy Stanley; Kat Cole; Dr. Henry Cloud and many more. Register today to attend. For more information, contact Rex Gale at rex.gale@gmail.com or 972-8976428.
MAY 6-7
Women for Women Conference: 3-8:30 p.m., Friday, May 6, and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Port Royal Plantation. An event for all women who find spiritual growth important. Welcome to the third annual Women for Women Conference – “It Is Well With My Soul!” Deb Copeland, author and founder of Live To Give, A God Thing will speak
MAY 15
The 4th Annual Fiesta de Mayo Festival: Sunday, May 15, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with authentic live Latino bands, DJ, folkloric dancers, couple’s dance competition, kids’ zone and much more. And new this year, Taco Libre: Battle of the Tacos! Don’t miss a chance to weigh in on the best tacos in the region.
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Tuba player Chris Bleumel is the soloist for this concert .
MAY 8-9
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “Brahms Symphony No. 1”: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, and 8 p.m. Monday, May 9, First Presbyterian Church, 540 W. Hilton Parkway. Directed by conductor John Morris Russell, “Passion and Music in the Lowcountry” with German composer Johannes Brahms’ “Symphony No. 1 in C Minor” is lauded as “one of the most individual and magnificent works of the symphonic literature.” Robert Vaughan Williams’ “Tuba Concerto in F Minor” and Fauré’s “Pelleas et Melisande” complete the evening. Tickets are $30, $45 and $55. Call 843-842-2055 or visit www.hhso.org. on the topic of forgiveness, centering around the themes of attitude therapy within her three books. Come learn about yourself and the women in your life. Call 843-341-5483 or email info@ livetogiveagodthing.com to reserve your spot.
MAY 7
38th annual Bluffton Village Festival: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, Calhoun Street, Bluffton. Get ready for an outstanding event featuring local and regional arts and crafts, great music and delectable local foods up and down the street, the hilarious Ugly Dog contest and the messy, funny pie-eating contest. Coordinated by the Rotary Club of Bluffton. For information, call 843-815-2277 or email blufftonvillagefestival@gmail.com. Beer, Bacon & Music Festival: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, Shelter Cove Community Park. This extraordinary culinary adventure will be all the fun of a bacon-themed block party mixed with a full-scale festival experience. Join many of the area’s top restaurants, several of the area’s top bands, and hundreds of the area’s top food lovers gathering to celebrate American traditions – beer, bacon and music. To become involved as a spon-
sor or for more information, please contact Leah Arnold at the Island Recreation Center at 843-681-7273 or email leah.arnold@islandreccenter.org. AAUW Film Screening of “Suffragette”: 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, Bluffton Library. Just in time for election season, the HHI/Bluffton American Association of University Women invites the public to its screening of “Suffragette.” A discussion will follow the movie. The event is free and complimentary popcorn and lemonade will be served. For more information, contact Sandy Stern at 843-342-4834.
MAY 10
Volunteers in Medicine Celebration: 6- 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, Poseidon Rooftop, Shelter Cove. Volunteers in Medicine is proud to honor their founder, Dr. Jack McConnell, for his induction into the Hilton Head Hall of Fame with this celebration featuring an evening of tributes, music, dining, friendship and celebration. For information call 843-689-6612 or visit www.vimclinic.org.
MAY 11
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MAY 11: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ANNUAL MEETING ... MAY 11: LI Okatie. Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America Spouses for Service will hold its luncheon. Spouses are invited. For information, contact Jayne Danoff at 843-681-7090 or jayne.danoff@gmail. com.
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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
a funny take on enduring classic BY BARBARA CLARK
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ne of the nice things about getting older is the chance to watch the young attain their place in life. When the late Jodie Du Puis told me she was going to produce the musical “Sugar” in 2008 , I auditioned once again to recreate the role of “Sweet Sue.” Also cast was a very talented young man, Travis Hornsby, as Beanstock, the manager of Sweet Sue’s band. Hornsby was a joy to work with. Fastforward eight years and he is the director of May River Theatre’s 2016 season opener, “Young Frankenstein,” on stage May 13-29. “It’s been said that imitation is the highest form of fl ttery. And nowhere is that ‘fl ttery’ more prevalent than in the tale and retelling of Frankenstein’s story,” Hornsby said of the new production. “Ever since Mary Shelley put pen to paper one stormy night, audiences have been fascinated and have congregated to see her story come to life in new, interesting, and exciting ways. “Young Frankenstein” presents a funny take on the enduring classic and poses questions of familial ties, the power of
love, man’s aversion to change, and how many different ways “Frankenstein” can be pronounced. It’s a blend of showstopping tunes, spectacular musical numbers, a fair dose of double entendre, and hilarious one-liners. The outstanding cast, which includes actors from all over the Lowcountry, includes Daniel Bittick playing the lead role of Frederick Frankenstein; Madison Ogburn as Inga; Edward Watson as the monster; Stephan Brannan as Igor; James Siler as Inspector Kemp; Lauren Cleland playing Elizabeth; and Carol Melton as Frau Blucher. The musical director is Warren Heilman and Morgan Johnston is the choreographer. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, May 13-29. All performances are at the Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall on Bridge Street. All seating is reserved and all tickets are $25 per person. Season tickets are still available. For more information, call the box office at 843-815-5581 or visit www.mayrivertheatre.com. Online ticketing and box offic opening commence May 2. M
League of Women Voters Annual Meeting and Luncheon: 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, Colleton River Plantation Clubhouse. Meeting to be followed by lunch and speaker Ron Clifford, chairman of the Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Beaufort County. For more information, visit www. lwvhhi.org. Liberal Men of the Lowcountry: noon, Wednesday, May 11, the Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive. Shaundra Scott, executive director of American Civil Liberties Union SC, will be the speaker and will address issues the group is currently working on and concerns for the future related to legislation. $20 fee includes lunch. To attend, contact Richard Hammes at 847-921-8188.
MAY 13
Bike Maintenance 101: 4 p.m. Friday, May 13, Hilton Head Library. Celebrate National Bike Month at your
library with a lesson on how to get your bicycle in gear and in keep it in good rolling shape. A mechanic from Road Fish Bike Shop will show us how. Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531 or lread@ bcgov.net.
MAY 14
20th Annual Rib Burn-off and Barbecue Fest: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Local restaurants and amateurs compete in this anticipated annual event. Enjoy music by The Portajohns. Beer, wine, sodas, hot dogs and ice cream will also be available for purchase. A children’s tent will feature face painting. Tickets at the gate are $15. Purchase advance tickets at several local businesses for $12. Ticketholders get seven samples of ribs and barbecue with each ticket. All proceeds benefit local charities. Contact Bill Haley at bhaley@hhivacations.com for general information, or Jim Gant, jim@gantfamily.com, to participate in the competition. “Spring Swing for Charity”: Saturday, May 14, Palmetto Hall Plantation. The Hilton Head Firefighters Association, a nonprofit organization, will hold the annual Spring Swing for Charity
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MAY 18
Ride of Silence: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, Street Meet parking lot, Port Royal Plaza. The Hilton Head Island Ride of Silence is to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. The ride is a silent procession, sponsored locally by Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club and is part of an international observance. Lights and black armband are recommended. Helmets are mandatory. There will be a ceremony, sign-in and safety briefing between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. The first 50 riders to register will receive a free gift. Fellowship after. For more information, contact John Marcinowski with Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club at 412-360-9838 or visit www.kickinasphalt.info.
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Low Country Through the Lens Exhibition: Opening Reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island. The seventh annual exhibition of the Camera Club of Hilton Head Island will showcase the artistic talents of some of the 150 members of the club. The exhibit will also feature work by students of the Hilton Head Island High School Visual Arts program who were recent winners of the Kurtzberg Awards, which are presented annually by the club. “Gallery Talks” will be presented on six Saturdays during the exhibit. These talks are free and open to the public, starting at 10:30 a.m. and ending at noon. For information, contact the museum at 843-689-6767. Golf Tournament, followed by lunch and awards. Since HHFA’s inception, over $450,000 has been raised and donated to charities in the Lowcountry area. For more information or to register, go to www.hhfirefighter org or email Shane Marstiller at shanem@hiltonheadislandsc.gov Saturday Matinee: 1-3:15 p.m. Saturday, May 14, Hilton Head Library. Enjoy the town’s big screen at our free monthly showings with refreshments. This May, we are celebrating Mystery Month and the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with Billy Wilder’s most underrated film. Call or visit our website to reveal the title. Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net.
MAY 17
MOAA Monthly Meeting: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, Country Club of Hilton Head. The Hilton Head MOAA chapter’s annual JROTC scholarship awards presentation will take place at this meeting. Social time starts at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Contact Jerry Glass at glassmw33@aol.com for more information. May 2016 151
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MAY 18: LIVE & SWINGIN ... MAY 19: FREE TENNIS CLINIC ... MAY 20-2
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Singers Terry Herron and Penny Lynn Smith
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BY LAURA JACOBI
ardon the intentional pun, but there is a de nite “swing” back to the great music of the 1950s & ’60s. The world is celebrating Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday, and one of Sinatra’s best singing buddies, Tony Bennett, is still in his prime — he’s wowing audiences around the globe and recording hits with Lady Gaga. If you’re over the age of 50, these men created the music of your life. If you’re younger, you might be familiar with the contemporary crooner Michael Bublé, who introduced a new audience to the world of Big Band music. The “Live & Swingin’” Tribute Concert gives audience members young and not-so-young a chance to experience this unbelievable music. Even though the music might be from an earlier time, “this is not your grandparents’ retirement band,” according to Don Jemella, the conductor and music director of Odyssey Jazz & Swing Orchestra, which will be featured during the concert. These talented jazz professionals have performed in orchestras and ensembles from Charleston to Savannah.
Singers Terry Herron and Penny Lynn Smith will recreate some of the legendary hits of the Great American Songbook, with a special guest performance by The Sweetgrass Angels. Herron promises the performances will be “contemporary and sizzling,” with selections such as “All of Me,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” “All the Things You Are” and more. The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.” The event is set for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at the Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased online at www. bgclowcountry.org, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy on Hilton Head Island and Markel’s Card & Gift Shop in Bluffton. Parking is free. A cash bar will be available. For information on tickets, please contact Micki Schiffman at 843-379-4530 or mschiffman@ bgclowcountry.org. M
“Live & Swingin’” Tribute Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, the Hilton Head Beach & Tennis, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry present the “Live & Swingin’” tribute concert featuring the Odyssey Jazz & Swing Orchestra. The orchestra, made up of the Lowcountry’s finest jazz professionals, will delight audiences with tributes to legends such as Tony Bennett, “Ole Blue Eyes” himself, Frank Sinatra, and contemporary crooner Michael Bublé. Vocals will be performed by island favorites Terry Herron and Penney Lynn Smith. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased online at www. bgclowcountry.org. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry.
MAY 19
Free Tennis Clinic: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, Port Royal Racquet Club. Tennis is a wonderful way to stay in shape and have fun at the same time. This tennis clinic will give you the chance to practice your strokes and play some actual games. The clinic is geared towards the beginner to intermediate player. If you would like to attend, please contact George Haley at coachhaley@cox.net or text or call 401-487-2627. Full Moon Shore Explore: 8-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19, Sea Pines
Resort. Discover our beaches under a full moon. Search for nocturnal life including ghost crabs and other sea creatures, which scurry throughout our dunes and surf systems. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. Minimum of six guests. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and younger.
MAY 19, 26
iPhone Class: 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 (Part I) and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26 (Part II), Hilton Head Library. This nuts-and-bolts class is back by popular demand. Register in advance for both sessions. Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Lauren Read at 843-2556531 or lread@bcgov.net.
MAY 20
Bluffton Sunset Party Series with Pizza & Pasta Palooza: Kicking off on May 20, Bluffton Sunset Parties are held once a month during the summer at Bluffton Oyster Factory Park on the May River. It’s Pizza & Pasta Palooza — a pizza, pasta and more food festival with local restaurants, food trucks and caterers serving up their signature pies and pastas. A kid- and pet-friendly event showcasing live local music from Bluffton Noise Ordinance and The Neil & Bob Band. Each sundown celebration features a different theme with a variety of activities, local foods, craft beers from around the world, and
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SUNDAYS
Free Beach Yoga and Meditation: 9-10 a.m. every Sunday with meditation at 7 p.m. from May 1-Sept 4, Coligny Beach in front of The Beach House. Free. For more information, contact Marty at 770-880-8505 or “like” Hilton Head Yoga Club on Facebook.
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MAY 20-22
Stan Smith Super Series: Friday, May 20-Sunday, May 22, Sea Pines Resort. Join Stan Smith, Sea Pines Resort’s touring professional, past champion of Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, and former U.S. Olympic men’s coach and his staff for a funfilled weekend. The class will feature video analysis of your serve, stroke and strategy instruction, footwork and many practice drills. Reservations are required; contact 843-363-4495. Cost is $305; adults only.
homegrown music. Party with your pooch at these Sunset Parties, which benefit the Palmetto Animal League, Activities for children include face painting, a Kidz Play Zone and more. Tickets are $5, children 12 and younger get in free. For more information, visit www. blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
Head Hospital will provide hands-on safety experiences and teaching first aid skills. Children will love driving the pedal cars around the outdoor “town” complete with miniature buildings. The hazard house is a great way to teach home safety. Registration is limited to the first 150 children. Register online at www.hiltonheadrotary.org.
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MAY 24
Safety Town “Where children have fun and learn about safety!”: 9:30 a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, Hilton Head Island High School. This free program helps children ages 4-6 learn about safety while providing fun learning experiences. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue and Hilton
MAY 27-29
Miniature Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 21, Legendary Golf, 900 William Hilton Parkway. This Hilton Head Firefighters Association Tournament will benefit Operation R & R — a nonprofit operating since 2008 that brings military families to Hilton Head Island after a return from deployment. For more information or to register, go to www.hhfirefighters.or or email Shane Marstiller at shanem@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island. Guest speaker will be Chris Smith, who will be speaking on “Demystifying the Darkness: Secrets of Successful Flash Photography.” Chris photographs senators, governors, celebrities, sports stars and CEOs of major corporations. He and his wife, Cami, have had their work featured in Family Circle Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Charleston Magazine and Tennis Magazine. Free, newcomers and guests are welcome. Visit www.cchhi. net for more information. Gregg Russell Concerts: 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29, Sea Pines Resort. Celebrating 40 years in Harbour Town in 2016, Russell May 2016 153
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MAY 29: HILTON HEAD CHORAL SOCIETY’S ‘AMERICA SINGS!’ ... MAY
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repare to be transported to the luxurious lap of the French Riviera where the decadent world of sophisticated conman Lawrence Jameson is set to come crashing down with the arrival of larger-thanlife Freddy Benson – a conman of an entirely different order. Soon realizing the town isn’t big enough for the both of them, the two find themselves going head to head in the scam of their lives, pulling out all the stops to try and fleece millionaire soap heiress Christine Colgate. In this Arts Center of Coastal Carolina production, on stage May 4-29, the audience is the winner of this con. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” features music and lyrics by Drama Desk Award winner David Yazbek (“Late Night with David Letterman,” “The Full Monty”) and book by the Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning writer Jeffrey Lane (“Mad About You”). Yazbek’s songs in this highly entertaining production are a pastiche of a wide variety of styles ranging from an Oklahoma hoedown to big power ballads and French chanson. The lyrics are sharp,
the tunes catchy and the effect hilarious. Directed and choreographed by New York-based island favorite Casey Colgan, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is a blast from start to finish. Playing the role of Christine, the lovely object of the dueling con artists’ contest, is Kristine Reese, coming to the arts center from New York City, also with a host of theater experience under her belt. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is the perfect theater package — witty songs, on-point acting, superb singing, and dazzling sets, all guaranteed to transport the audience to the French Riviera. So if an escape to a luxurious destination with nonstop fun is needed, this play provides it … in spades. Tickets for preview performances May 4-5 are $45 for adults and $31 for children ages 5-15; regular tickets May 6-29 are $55 for adults and $39 for children and may be purchased at the arts center Box Offic by calling 843-842-2787 or by going to www.artshhi.com. The arts center is located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head Island. M
has become a Sea Pines classic. You’ll find him under the famed Liberty Oak, entertaining adults and children alike, and his concerts are not to be missed. Free. Visit seapines.com for more information.
games, exhibitions, pony rides, concessions and more. Admission is $5 and tickets for concessions and other activities are sold separately. For more information, please visit thesandbox.org.
MAY 29
2nd Annual Hilton Head Memorial Day Freedom 5K: 8 a.m., Monday, March 30, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. The Memorial Day 5k is a great opportunity to honor those among us who have served in the Armed Forces with a fun, family friendly event. Enjoy one of Hilton Head’s most scenic courses at the vibrant Shelter Cove Towne Centre with the spectacular backdrop of Broad Creek. Race day shirts provided for all participants and a commemorative Freedom 5K dog tag to all finishers. Parking for the event is available at the Belk store at Shelter Cove Town Center; designated zones will be marked by signage. palmettorunningcompany.com
Hilton Head Choral Society’s “America Sings!” An Americana Celebration: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Get your red, white and blue on and join the Hilton Head Choral Society at their annual Memorial Day concert “America Sings!” This casual, family-friendly concert celebrates all things American including patriotic favorites and a special salute to members and veterans of the United States military. The chorus will be joined by the Parris Island Marine Band as they reflect on the true meaning of the holiday weekend and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Tickets are free, but reservations are required. For more information, call 843-341-3818, visit www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or “like” Hilton Head Choral Society on Facebook.
MAY 30
Sandbox at the Stables: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 30, Lawton Stables, Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy Memorial Day at the fourth annual Sandbox at the Stables event. There will be live music,
ONGOING
The Arts Center Visual and Performing Arts Camps: Kids can let their imaginations run free this summer at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Pre-registration is required for all camps. Register children ages 5-14 at www.artshhi.com/workshops now. Kids Bowl Free: May 1 through Sept. 5, Station 300, 25 Innovation Drive,
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Volunteer Biking Ambassadors Needed: The Hilton Head Island Bicycle Advisory Committee is seeking individuals to help foster a welcoming environment and enhance safety on Hilton Head Island bike paths. Volunteer bike ambassadors provide directions, maps, safety tips and flyers to visiting cyclists. Bike ambassador volunteers will work primarily during the busy summer season from May 29 to Aug. 8. For more information or to volunteer, contact Maurice LaRoche at mlarochelm@roadunner.com or 603-447-5353.
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“Paint the Lowcountry Purple!” Relay for Life Annual Event: 4-10 p.m. Friday, June 3, Shelter Cove Community Park. At this American Cancer Society fundraiser, there will be a luminaria ceremony, a cancer survivors walk, games and activities for kids and adults, food, entertainment and a huge silent auction. Please come and bring a friend. It’s free and the entire community is welcome to join in honoring survivors, remembering those who lost their fight, and recognizing those currently battling cancer. For more information or if interested in being sponsor, contact Wendy Pollitzer at 843-263-3216 or wendy.pollitzer@cancer.org. Bluffton. Kids Bowl Free is a fantastic way for families to have a great time together without breaking the bank. Families that register will receive coupons valid for two free bowling games each day sent to their email address every Sunday morning from the starting date until the conclusion of the program. For more information, please contact Lisa Kennedy at 843-815-2695 or LKennedy@station300.com. Monday Night Tennis Exhibitions: 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 29, Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club. Exciting tennis demonstrations with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and Sea Pine’s traditional fishbowl sale. This event is sponsored by Sea Pines Real Estate, Prince, Adidas and Wilson. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Resort Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. Butterfly Enclosure at Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m. Wednesdays, starting May 4, and 3 p.m. Mondays starting in June, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Tours of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat will give participants an up close and personal look at the native butterflies. Learn about the dif-
ferent stages of a butterfly’s life cycle and see a living caterpillar and chrysalis. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12. Beach Yoga: 9-10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through May 27; daily Monday-Friday from May 30-Sept. 5, Coligny Beach in front of the Tiki Hut and volleyball courts. Bring a friend, towel, hat, sunglasses and water. We believe in the “gift economy,” so pay as you wish or give whatever you feel is fair. Most importantly, do not let money get in the way of this bucket list experience. This is a great family experience. For more information, call Karen at 843-816-3777 or “like” Hilton Head Beach Yoga on Facebook. The Jazz Corner: Nightly concerts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. The Village at Wexford C-1, Hilton Head. The Jazz Corner’s intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by our innovative Southern flavors menu and personal, attentive service. For concert schedules and more information, visit www.thejazzcorner. com or call 843-842-8620. May 2016 155
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FRIDAYS: HISTORIC ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM ... Hilton Head Comedy Club: Wednesdays and Saturdays, plus special engagements, 18 Harbourside Lane, second floor, Sheltor Cove Harbour. Fan of funny? Different headliners every week! General admission is $20, VIP seating is $22, and all shows rated ”PG 17.” For more information, visit www.comedyclubofhiltonhead.com or call 843-341-5653.
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ome folks believe that the foundation of gift-giving is reciprocity — that giving a gift creates an obligation to give one in return. If it’s true, then the Hilton Head Choral Society is thrilled to be returning the gift of 40 years of support from the citizens of the Lowcountry in a really big way. As a gift to the community for their 40 years of enthusiastic support, the group’s annual Memorial Day weekend concert is free to the public. The choral society ends a sold-out season with “America Sings!” at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at First Presbyterian Church. And what’s a gift without a great big bow to top it off? This year’s concert features a special appearance by the worldrenowned Parris Island Marine Band, which will be joining the voices of the chorus. Celebrating their 101st year, the band will perform with the Hilton Head Choral Society to create a wall of sound for an unparalleled, patriotic experience. “While the band performs in concerts and parades around the globe, it is indeed a very rare opportunity to hear them perform with a chorus,” artistic direc-
tor Tim Reynolds says. “I can’t imagine a more fi ting tribute to our community, and we are honored to have them.” The Memorial Day weekend concert is a popular tradition in the Lowcountry, and many families mark the start of summer by attending. Each year, the event honors local veterans and features a moving presentation. As with any thoughtful gift, there is an element of surprise, so the name of the keynote speaker is a closely guarded secret. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the audience is often moved to cheers and even tears by the patriotic message of each chosen speaker at this musical tribute honoring our country and those who have served. The annual Memorial Day concert is the crowning triumph of thousands of man-hours of organization and rehearsals by the volunteers of the Hilton Head Island Choral Society and generous support from patrons and sponsors. “America Sings!” is indeed a special gift to the community in sincere appreciation of 40 years of song — and 40 years of support. For tickets and further details, go to www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org. M
Sea Pines Country Club Summer Membership: Sea Pines Country Club is accepting applications for summer membership. If you have not sampled the club, now is the time. Enjoy four months of Lowcountry lifestyle the Sea Pines Country Club way. Visit www. seapinescountryclub.com or contact Karen Fleming at 843-671-2345. Soles4Souls: Bring your old shoes to the Island Rec Center! Soles4Souls is a not-for-profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the distribution of shoes and clothing. For more information, contact the Island Rec Center at 843-681-7273 or visit www.islandreccenter.org. Historic Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum: 10 a.m. Fridays through November. Join the Heritage Library
for a tour of the cemetery where Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. Learn about the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island and explore where planters’ antebellum church used to sit. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-6866050 or visit HeritageLib.org. Historic Fort Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation: 10 a.m. Thursdays through November. Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the Civil War battery Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound and the Seabrook Coaling Station. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-6866050 or visit HeritageLib.org. Roasting Room Lounge and Listening Room: 1297 May River Road, Bluffton. The Lowcountry’s brand-new intimate music venue and bourbon bar. Weekly concerts. Visit www.roastingroomlounge.com for featured shows and tickets. “Dive-in Movies”: The Island Recreation Association is pleased to bring a new summertime event to Hilton Head. Introducing “Dive-in Movies!” Dive-in movies are a fun event where you can float in the pool
MAY 21
29th annual All Saints Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., Hilton Head. In what has become an island classic, tour several beautiful gardens in and near Hilton Head Island, enjoy a delicious luncheon, a lecture by one of the area’s horticultural experts, an auction of original art work, beautiful hand-crafted wares, homemade baked goods, and an opportunity for fellowship. Tickets are $35 and include lunch at the church, a boutique, vendors and music. For more information, call 843-342-9727.
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SOLEUM ... THURSDAYS: HISTORIC FORT MITCHEL IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION ... FRI and watch a movie. Arrive at the Island Rec Center Pool before dusk to participate in games and activities based around the movie of the night. Tickets will be sold at the door, no advanced tickets. Movies start at dusk. $6 for adult, $5 for children and seniors. For more information, call the Island Rec Center at 843-681-7273 or visit www. islandreccenter.org/events. Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursdays, other times available by appointment, Sea Pines Resort. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. Minimum of six guests. $15 per adult, $12 per child (ages 12 and younger). Introduction to Fly Fishing: Daily; call for reservation. Learn the art of fly-casting and the basics of fly fishing in the scenic Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Join Capt. Fuzzy Davis for a custom two-hour clinic that will have you casting like a pro. All tackle and flies are included and no license is required. Targeted species include bass and bluegill. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. $200 for up to two anglers, $75 for each additional
angler with a maximum of five anglers. Charter Fishing: Daily; call for reservations, Sea Pines Resort. Harbour Town Yacht Basin offers the most experienced fishing captains on Hilton Head Island operating private fishing charters all year long. Just 10 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, its fleet, including the Izzy A, Echo and Integrity, will guide you to the most fertile fishing grounds. Trips range from three-hour inshore excursions to overnight trips to the Gulf Stream, 70 miles offshore. All items are provided, and catch will be cleaned at the docks. Reservations are required; contact Harbour Town Yacht Basin at 843-363-8335. Geocaching: Daily, Sea Pines Resort. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Sea Pines and discover your adventurous side through geocaching! Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunting game where you’ll follow clues to find hidden items at popular sights. Share your pictures on Instagram and tag @theseapinesresort. Get started at seapines.com/geocaching. Complimentary.Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979 for more information or go online to seapines.com.
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Golf Croquet: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, other times available by appointment. Sea Pines Resort. An introduction to the fastest-growing version of croquet due to its simplicity and competitiveness. Reservations are required; contact 843-842-1979. $10 per person.
Jim Ferguson’s children — Tim, Ben and Megan — formed the Jim Ferguson Memorial Golf Tournament to keep the memory of their father alive.
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hree years ago, more than 80 friends and family members got together to honor the life of Jim Ferguson with a ceremonial tee shot from the backyard of his Long Cove home into Broad Creek. The gathering happened just a few days after the popular Hilton Head Island real estate executive unexpectedly passed away at the age of 59. Ferguson may be gone, but his memory continues to live on through the Jim Ferguson Memorial Golf Tournament. His children — Megan, Tim and Ben — formed the event two years ago. “It’s just keeping his legacy alive in the local golf community,” Tim Ferguson said. Jim Ferguson established himself as one of the better golfers on the island, winning the Hilton Head Amateur championship twice, along with several other tournaments. A highlight of his golf career came in 2010, when he competed in the U.S. Senior Open. This year’s memorial tournament is set for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at Old South.
Only 144 sports are available. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the First Tee of the Lowcountry program. “That’s another reason why we’re doing this tournament,” Tim Ferguson said. “My dad would want to help out in any way possible to get the local youth involved in golf. It’s a sport you can play for life and it teaches a lot of life lessons. He would be very proud to have his name on what this tournament is all about.” The cost is $675 for a full team and hole sponsorship or $150 per player. Lunch and reception are included. Send registration payment to The First Tee of the Lowcountry, P.O. Box 23334, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925, or register and pay online at www.thefirs teelowcountry.org. Great prizes are available for hole-in-one and other fun contests. The tournament format is four-man scramble with a shotgun start. There will be gross and net flights If you have any questions, contact Ben Ferguson at 843-301-4460 or Tim Ferguson at 843-301-4461. M May 2016 157
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Eighth annual Hilton Head Island Art Festival with Craft Marketplace: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, 1 Harbourside Lane. More than 100 of America’s finest artists will descend on Hilton Head Island at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina for an annual event that has become a favorite of both tourists and locals alike. Visit with artists displaying paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography, pottery and much more. There is something for every budget. This show will contain a separate craft market place. Also available at the venue are fine dining, exquisite retail and live entertainment, making this a fun, free family event. For more information, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.
Main Street Youth Theatre presents “All Shook Up”: 7 p.m. WednesdaySaturday performances, and Sunday performances at 2 p.m. The June 24 Gala Fundraiser at 6 p.m. will be catered by Neo and chef Russell Keane; cost is $50 for adults and $25 for students, and includes drinks, food and show. Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley. It’s 1955, and into a square little town in a square little state rides a guitar-playing roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $20 for seniors. On Thrifty Thursday, June 23,tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. msyt.org.
JUNE 6
Jim Ferguson Memorial Golf Tournament: 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, Old South Golf Links, Bluffton. Tournament to include a Four-Man Scramble, Shotgun Start, and Two Flights, Gross and Net. Full team and
sponsorship is $675, hole sponsorship is $100, registration fee per player is $150. To party without playing, the cost is $30. Proceeds to benefit First Tee of the Lowcountry. Food, drinks and silent auction after the tournament. To register, contact Ben Ferguson at 843-301-4460 or Tim Ferguson at 843301-4461.
JUNE 18
Second annual Juneteenth Celebration: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, Fish Haul Park, Hilton Head. The Mitchelville Preservation Project will hold an expansive celebration of Juneteenth and will reveal new interactive experiences that are significant to the era of Mitchelville in 1862, in addition to special musical performances. Reconstructing Mitchelville for one day only at the Juneteenth Celebration is a family-friendly event in the park. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, but only limited seating is available so chairs are welcomed. Local artists will be on site selling art depicting traditional Lowcountry life. For more information, visit mitchelvillepreservationproject.org or call 843-255-7301.
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The Heritage Classic Foundation recently handed out its Scholar Awards for 2016. Students seated from left are Landon Morgan, Mattie Hibbs, Jackson Richard, Hannah Hundley, Christia Hicks, Nicholas Simons, Haley Campbell and Jason Busby.
Rehabilitation Hospital of Savannah recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting.
The 2016 honorees were James Rowe, Amanda O’Nan, Shannon Stephens, Lauren Brown, Michael Covert, Colin Swatton, Russ Spicer, James Rowe and Cary Corbitt. Not pictured: Eric Esquivel.
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he First Tee of the Lowcountry recently hosted its Community Leadership Awards Banquet at Sea Pines Country Club.
Mike Davis, Clyde Johnston and Gerrold Walker.
Monthly publisher Lori GoodridgeCribb toasts The First Tee’s Paul Caruso.
Soprano Lisa Vroman at the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars event at the Coastal Discovery Museum. May 2016 159
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The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry awarded $228,953 in grants to seven nonpro t organizations implementing projects that will positively impact Beaufort County. The awards were presented at a luncheon at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.
Michael Levey, Susie Sills, Judi Kestenbaum and instructor Sandro Virag from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio competed in the Sarasota Ballroom Dance Challenge.
Candace Lovely with April’s coloring group at The French Bakery and European Cuisine.
Thomas Viljac holds the Principal Nomination he received from U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford. Each congressman has one principal nomination they can distribute toward a student wanting to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Pictured are Thomas, Kim and Mac Viljac; Arthur Brown, a four-star general and West Point graduate; and Todd Blackwell, representing the West Point Alumni Association.
The Low Country Law Enforcement Of cers Association hosted a luncheon for those who have recently received nancial assistance from the organization. President Bert DeFazio is shown with Edwina Hoyle of Memory Matters.
Over 120 attendees gathered on April 5 in support of those ghting Lyme disease at Park Plaza Cinema. Pictured are Larry Mann, Vanessa Leite and Lucie Mann.
A group of 35 graduating high school students accompanied by teachers and chaperones from the Legacy Charter School in Greenville visited Hilton Head Island at the invitation of several residents for their senior trip. 160 hiltonheadmonthly.com
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A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS
GARDENING TIP
Grow a few basil plants in containers so you can bring them indoors before fall frost.
RECIPES BY CARRIE HIRSCH
Basil Butter To jazz up grilled vegetables, seafood, poultry and steak, keep basil butter on hand.
INGREDIENTS (makes ½ cup) ½ handful basil leaves, coarsely chopped ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick salted butter, slightly softened, cut into pieces PREP: Combine all ingredients in a mini food processor, pulse until smooth. Transfer to a ramekin, cover and refrigerate.
BASIL. THE CLOSET APHRODISIAC BY CARRIE HIRSCH “A man taking basil from a woman will love her always” according to Sir Thomas Moore, both a Renaissance man and a saint — and he may actually have something here. And did he know that in ancient Rome, basil symbolized love? Here in the New World, basil has become a staple in our herb gardens and is featured on menus everywhere. No longer some fancy herb used solely to make pesto, ultra-fragrant basil is a forgotten aphrodisiac, now making a comeback and found in everything from pancakes to ice cream and martinis, side-by-side with oysters and chocolate, both also libido boosters. Southeastern Asian cuisine would not be complete without basil used in curries, phos and stir fries. By adding fresh basil toward the end of the cooking stage of the dish, the aroma and flavor remain intact; the longer basil is exposed to heat, the less potent it becomes. M
CHEF TIP ON BASIL JACK MCNULTY | LOCAL PIE Here at Local Pie, we use more than 300 pounds of basil a year. It only has about 1 calorie per five leaves, and is a significant source of vitamin A and calcium. It is a member of the mint family, and the most popular variety is sweet basil. Basil graces the tops of three of our pies here at Local Pie: the Baller, and the Classic and the Local Margarita, as well as being the key ingredient in our pesto and marinara sauces. We like the young tender full green leaves with the pungent flavor of anise.
Caprese on a Skewer Mozzarella “pearls,” fresh mozzarella balls the size of miniature marshmallows found in the refrigerated cheese case in the deli section of supermarkets, are a bit light on flavor on their own, but paired with a few simple ingredients, they really make a tasty appetizer. This recipe can be prepared a few hours in advance, refrigerated and kept covered until ready to serve.
INGREDIENTS (Serves 10-12 as an appetizer) 1 (8-ounce) packaged mozzarella pearls (about 80) 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (about 40) 1 handful basil leaves, cut into ½” strips 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 10-inch wooden skewers PREP: Cut the tomatoes in half and place in a medium bowl. Toss gently with vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper until well coated. Press a strip of basil across the cut side of each tomato, then insert a mozzarella pearl over it and into the cavity (ends of the basil strip will stick out on each side, making it look like a bird, and the pearl will be secure inside the tomato.) Place 6-8 on each wooden skewer. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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The Pearl
Kitchen & Bar “Location, location, location” is the classic mantra when it comes to restaurants. BY CARRIE HIRSCH PHOTOS BY BUTCH HIRSCH
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ather-and-son team Earl and Alex Nightingale were very pleased to find the ideal location for their newest venture. The Pearl Kitchen & Bar opened in April in Old Town Bluffton, a stone’s throw from homes built in the late 1800s, where gargantuan live oaks dot the pristine banks of the May River and where one of the last oyster factories on the East Coast still operates. The Nightingale family opened the popular ELA’s Blu Water Grille on Hilton Head Island in July 2011, specializing in seafood and steak. The ambiance at The Pearl Kitchen & Bar exudes more of a neighborhood restaurant feel, and the menu reflects a lighter, contemporary fare, offers local seafood and steaks with Italian and Asian influences They brought in chef Matt Valentino, who was born and raised in the Carolinas and who has spent the last 12 years in the Lowcountry. Valentino already has more experience than many chefs because he got quite an early start. “When I was about 7, I started gaining interest in cooking and spending time in the kitchen with my mom,” he said. “I always had a creative mind when it came to food. I was raised on peanut butter and jelly and grilled cheese sandwiches and Ramen noodle soup, so I wanted to learn how to cook. I was always ambitious to work and got my first job at the age of 14 washing dishes at a diner on Pawley’s Island. When my family moved to Bluffton in 2004, I got a job at Blake’s. I was eager to learn, and chef Brad Blake played a huge role in my culinary education.”
Standing: Earl and Diane Nightingale Seated, from left: Abbey Nightingale, Alex Nightingale and Erin Wasem
Blake recommended that Valentino attend the Culinary Institute of Savannah, and he began to work on his culinary degree there. In early 2007, he started cooking at Palmetto Bluff, continuing his education in a fine-dining setting. After graduating the following year, Valentino started cooking at Michael Anthony’s on Hilton Head Island under chef Michael Cirafesi to hone his Italian culinary skills. “In 2011, I gained interest in the culinary scene in Charleston, and landed in what I like to call culinary boot camp at Sean Brock’s McCrady’s,” Valentino said. He enjoyed working with a lot of high-profil chefs, but ultimately returned home to Bluffton, where he took on his first sous chef position working with chef Kevin Cavanaugh at the South Carolina Yacht Club. After time at Ombra Cucina Rustica and as sous chef at Poseidon, Valentino now has an open kitchen of his own, offering a menu that he considers a true refle tion of his extensive culinary career. With indoor and outdoor seating for 85, he will be very busy supporting local suppliers. “Some of the featured menu items that I’m excited to bring to the table are the Carolina she crab and popcorn chowder, featuring Palmetto Kettle Corn from the farmers market, and St. Jude Farms’ local sweet grass Charleston mussels, as well as a Grapple carpaccio, a grape-infused apple,” he said. Other menu highlights include baked brie with pear and Grapple
The menu at The Pearl Kitchen & Bar features local seafood and steaks with Italian and Asian influences
relish, buttered hazelnuts and salted caramel, coriander roasted tuna with pancetta, fennel, parsnip puree, upland cress, pickled raisins, and orange essence and a fl t iron steak with gingered sweet potatoes and ponzu glaze. Fine wines and handcrafted cocktails are offered — all wines are hand-selected from boutique vineyards from around the globe and are priced with minimal markup. The restaurant will hold winemaker dinners, and can accommodate wedding rehearsal dinners and private and corporate events as well. The walkable neighborhood and nearby boutiques, art galleries and other points of interest will help diners work up an appetite — the world is our oyster here in the Lowcountry. M
THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR 55 Calhoun Street, Bluffton 843.757.5511 • thepearlbluffton.com Open for lunch 11am–2pm Monday–Friday Dinner daily at 5pm Sunday brunch from 11am–2pm Reservations recommended Live entertainment 7–10pm Thurs., Fri. & Sat.
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COOKIN’ BEACH & TENNIS HIRES NEW CHEF CONTINUED
Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort has hired popular local chef Travis Phelps. Phelps grew up in Florida and attended the culinary program at Pensacola Junior College where he was the department scholar. Later, he served as consultant to its award-winning culinary team. His first kitchen was the Pensacola Yacht and Country Club. He is a proud member of the American Culinary Federation. Hilton Head is now his home. He has had the opportunity to work for chef Robert Irvine and WiseGuys. When not in the kitchen, Phelps is an avid fisherman. He’s also passionate about marine conservation and respect for our oceans.
WINNERS
DINE OUT WITH MISS HILTON HEAD
The Miss Hilton Head Island Organization is again hosting its “Dine Out and Donate Week – Miracles One Bite at a Time” restaurant program. Five local restaurants have committed to donate a percentage of their proceeds one night to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Campaign. Miss Hilton Head Island Anna Brown will be there to greet customers, take pictures and promote the Children’s Miracle Network. Participating restaurants include Crave by Daniel’s (May 9), Charbar Co. (May 10), NEO (May 11), Holy Tequila (May 12) and Fat Baby’s (May 13). Find more information online at www.misshiltonheadisland.org.
The fourth annual Taste of Bluffton took place on April 9 at Bluffton Village. The “Best of Taste” award was given to Bluffton Seafood. The “Best Savory” award went to Palm Key Catering. The “Best Sweetest” title was won by Island Fudge Shoppe. The Battle of the Bands was won by the group Native.
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JANE BISTRO & BAR
OPENING IN JUNE
The owners of Wren Bistro in Beaufort will open a second restaurant, Jane Bistro & Bar, in Shelter Cove Towne Centre in June. Anne Sergent, executive chef and owner, is excited to introduce her new urban coastal design to the Hilton Head Island market after 11 years in Beaufort. Designed for relaxed, casual gatherings, Jane will offer seating indoor and outdoor on a covered patio. The Jane menu reflects Sergent’s inspiration. Many recipes have been handed down from family and friends. “Life happens in our kitchens, where we’re surrounded by love, laughter, and great food,” she said. “My goal is to bring that same experience to our new restaurant Jane, named for generations of great cooks in my family.” Jane will feature Sergent’s signature toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad and coconut cake, but she will add many more classics with a twist as she expands to seven day service.
PAULMEIER NAMED TO S.C. CHEF AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Popular Hilton Head Island chef Orchid Paulmeier of One Hot Mama’s was one of four South Carolina chefs selected to be a 2016 South Carolina Ambassador for an event at the James Beard House in New York City. The program is designed to showcase South Carolina’s food culture and travel appeal in other parts of the country, in hopes of driving more tourists to the state. The New York City event will take place in August. The other three chefs selected were Teryi Youngblood, of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, Ramone Dickerson of Wing City/2Fat2Fly in Columbia, and Forrest Parker of the Old Village Post House in Mount Pleasant. (Photo by DiscoverSouthCarolina.com: From left: chefs Ramone Dickerson, Teryi Youngblood, Orchid Paulmeier and Forrest Parker.)
OPENING THIS MONTH...
HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY Hilton Head Distillery is expected to open this month at 14 Cardinal Road. The company will make vodka and rum. The principals of the company own other distilleries in Grand Cayman and Greenville, and they have become major destinations for visitors. Hilton Head Island now has three companies in the wine/beer/spirits sector — Hilton Head Brewing, Island Winery, and now Hilton Head Distillery. The property will contain both a production facility and retail store that offers tours and tastings daily. Find more information at www.hiltonheaddistillery.com.
Jane Bistro & Bar is located at 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109, to the left of the Belk’s Men’s Store.
BRICKYARD PUB OPENS AT SHIPYARD GOLF CLUB
A new Irish pub has opened at Shipyard Golf Club. Brickyard Pub offers pub fare with a Lowcountry twist. Executive chef Eric Seaglund partnered with Heritage Golf Group’s culinary advisor, Chef Michael Toscano, to develop the seasonal menu utilizing fresh, regional ingredients. Signature items include the “Yard of Wings,” 36 meaty chicken wings lathered in six signature sauces, homemade in-house. Guests can also indulge in the “Tower of Beer,” 84 ounces of refreshing craft or domestic beer, ideal for large groups and celebrations. The pub is decorated with mortar-washed brick walls, a treated wooden pine bar top, leather club chairs, wooden pub chairs, saddle stools, copper pendants, worn sconces, bar chandeliers, saw-marked wooden tables, and sweeping, dark wood finish floors throughout.
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SPROUT MOMMA BAKERS ATTEND FESTIVAL
Kim Tavino and Ryan Fennessey of Sprout Momma Breads recently honed their skills and training in the ancient art of bread making at the renowned Asheville Artisan Bread Bakers Festival. They took an advanced course in the sprouting process with renowned bread chef and teacher Peter Reinhardt. They also took master courses on milling their own grains and baking bread in a wood fi ed oven.
MONTHLY FOOD WRITER IN ‘BATTLE OF THE BONES’ EVENT Hilton Head Monthly food writer Carrie Hirsch is one of eight finalists in Wild Wing Cafe’s “Battle of the Bones IV” contest. Her wings, called “Whooa-Sabi,” were available for purchase at 38 Wild Wing Cafe locations March 9-12. People can vote for her wings on the Wild Wing Cafe website. Find more information online at WildWingCafe.com/Battle.
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FACES BEHIND THE FOOD SCENE GETTING TO KNOW TODD OFFEN Hometown: I grew up in Rochester, New York, but have lived on Hilton Head Island for 27 years. Job: I have owned Express Restaurant Delivery since 1995. How does it work?: It is a delivery service that brings freshly made food from 20 of Hilton Head Island’s best local restaurants right to our customers’ houses, condos, timeshares or hotels. We deliver islandwide and our average delivery time is 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic and preparation time by the participating restaurants. How long have you done it?: I actually was an employee of Express Restaurant
Delivery all the way back in 1992, when I was working at the front desk of the old Sand Dollar Management in Palmetto Dunes and Express was being run out of a tiny office in Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta in Shelter Cove. Tony Arcuri was the dispatcher and order-taker. I worked with the new company after SERG sold Express. I was fired around a year later for a short time and saw the opportunity to buy the business with my best friend, David Cook. Our partnership didn’t last long, but I’m happy to say our friendship has. He is running his very successful remodeling business, Low Country Finishes, located here on the Island.
What is your funniest delivery story?: There have been many crazy stories with deliveries. My favorite is probably from years ago during the old Family Circle Tennis Tournament. I got a call for a delivery to Anna Kournikova. Needless to say, I pulled rank and made that delivery myself. She answered the door wearing a bathrobe, grabbed the Aunt Chilada’s order, thanked me and gave me a $2 tip. I didn’t care about the tip and delivered to her myself every night until she lost in the championship match. Maybe the burritos and queso finally caught up with her. Favorite song: “Hold My Hand,” by Hootie & the Blowfish. It encompasses my earliest days living on the island and some of the best times I’ve ever had. Words you live by: Carpe diem. Seize the moment. This moment will pass. You can choose to smile and enjoy it or not. I choose to smile. Favorite place to visit: A tie between Boston and Las Vegas for very different reasons. Boston is my adopted hometown, where many friends now live and is home to the hallowed grounds of Fenway Park. Las Vegas is just a fun place with an energy that is beyond words. How many keys are on your keyring?: 10 Favorite childhood memory: I was 12 or 13 years old and set foot into Fenway Park for the first time. My life changed forever and I became a diehard Boston Red Sox fan. The smell, the colors and the passion of Red Sox Nation is something I will never forget. If you hit the lotto, what would you buy first?: I would book a first-class flight to Europe and just travel. I was lucky to have gone to college in England for four and a half months and got to travel some, but I’m ready to go back and see more of Europe. What is most important in life?: Health is the most important thing in life. You could win the lotto but without health, your winnings are just a number in a checkbook. I work so hard, but I play hard as well. Six months ago I had a stent put into an artery right by my heart. I feel as though I’m in good shape, so this came as a huge surprise to me and I was very lucky. I’m 100 percent fixed, and I try to enjoy every day of my life. What is something most people don’t know about you?: People who know me know almost everything about me. I’m a very open person, almost to a fault. I played varsity baseball for New England College and was the starting pitcher on opening day of my freshmen year in Boston.
HILTON HEAD NORTH END
ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-342-2253. BLD BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843689-5560. LD THE CAROLINA ROOM The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 843-681-4000, ext. 7045. BLD CHART HOUSE 2 Hudson Road. 843-3429066. LD CRAZY CRAB (NORTH) 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www.thecrazycrab. com. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH) 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808. BLD FRANKIE BONES 1301 Main Street. 843-682-4455. LDS HUDSON’S SEAFOOD HOUSE ON THE DOCKS 1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. www. hudsonsonthedocks.com. LD IL CARPACCIO If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding Pizza is cooked in a hardwood-burning oven and everything is made from scratch. 200A Museum St. 843342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-684-2184, www. lagerheadtavern.com. LD MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-682-2444. LD MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354. LD NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-689-2222. LD OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377. LD OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843681-2386. DS OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 20 Hatton Place. 843-681-4329. LD PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive. 843681-5989. LD THE PHOENIX BISTRO Oven-baked pancakes are the house specialty. The entire menu is reminiscent of Mom’s home cooking. 70 Marshland Road, 843-342-2880, phoenixbistro.com BL PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL
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All area codes 843. Listings are fluid and heavily dependent on your help; to submit or update, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com BBreakfast LLunch DDinner OOpen Late SSunday Brunch THE PURPLE COW 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-2253, purplecowhhi.com. BL REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153. LDSO RUAN THAI HUT 1107 Main St., 843-681-3700. LD RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-681-7829. LDS SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843681-3663. DO STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station. 843-689-6823. STREET MEET 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843842-2570. LDO SUNSET GRILLE 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744. LDOS TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA 35 Main St. 843-681-2900. LD TURTLES BEACH BAR & GRILL 2 Grasslawn Avenue at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000. LDO WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866. DO YUMMY HOUSE 2 Southwood Park Drive. 843-681-5888. LD
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843 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843. LD ALEXANDER’S 76 Queens Folly Road. 843-785-4999. LD ALFRED’S European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center. 843-341-3117. alfredshiltonhead. com D ARTHUR’S GRILLE Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1165. LD BISTRO 17 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-5517. www.bistro17hhi.com. LD BONEFISH GRILL 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-3413772. LD BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843-785-3300. LDO CAPTAIN GILLAN’S 18 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-4442 LDO May 2016 167
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Pan sautéed and served with citrus beurre blanc. $25. Available at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL
GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4144. LD HAROLD’S DINER 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL
COCO’S ON THE BEACH 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD
HH PRIME Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-842-8000. BLDS
COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043. DO
HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-802-0010. LD
CONROY’S Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499. DS DYE’S GULLAH FIXIN’S 840 William Hilton Parkway, Atrium Building. 843-681-8106, www.dyesgullahfixins.com LD ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous OpenTable awards. Fresh-caught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch MondayFriday 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. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. LD FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843-8428200. D FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists. 120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420. BL GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D
ISLAND BAGEL & DELI South Island Square. 843-686-3353. BL JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044. O LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.com. DO MAYWOOD DAVIS 612 William Hilton Parkway. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com. 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. 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 842-9991, mediterraneanharbour. com. DO NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-4200. LD OLD OYSTER FACTORY With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator
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DINING magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine. 101 Marshland Road. 843-6816040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. DO ORANGE LEAF 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843689-5323, www.orangeleafyogurt.com. PAZZO 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463. LD POSEIDON 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-341-3838, www. poseidonhhi.com. LDO RUAN THAI CUISINE I 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 843-7858576. LD SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843-7857575. D SAN MIGUEL’S 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www. sanmiguels.com. LD SANTA FE CAFÉ 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-7853838. LD SEA GRASS GRILLE 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD STARBUCKS 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843842-4090.
UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843-681-3625. LDO WAYBACK BURGERS 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-7852650, www.waybackburgers.com. LDO WORLD OF BEER 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. www.worldofbeer.com. LDO XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843341-8080. YOADDICTION! 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3335.
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AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226. LD ANGLER’S BEACH MARKET GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474. LD ANNIE O’S 124 Arrow Road. 843-3412664. LD ASIAN BISTRO 51 New Orleans Road. 843686-9888. LD AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE 69 Pope Avenue. 843-785-7700. LD
BEACH BREAK GRILL 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD
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BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and freshly oven-roasted turkey breast. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-7855504, www.bessdeli.com. BL
BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843686-7427. LD
BIG BAMBOO CAFE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443, www. bigbamboocafe.com. LDO BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950. 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. 5 Lagoon Road. 843-689-2662. LDO BAYLEY’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 843686-6736. LDO
CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665. LDO CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar. 6 Target Road. 843-785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-842-2016. LD CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255. LDO CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-7856261. D CHARBAR CO. Executive chef Charles Pejeau’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving award-winning gour-
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Charbar Cheese Fries Seasoned handcut fries topped with sharp cheddar, pimento, chives, bacon and spicy ranch. Available at Charbar Co. met burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213. Park Plaza, 843-785-2427. LD
juice or a happy wrap. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-785-3633. LD
CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write the entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277, www.charliesgreenstar. com.D
DOUGH BOYS PIZZA 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. www.doughboyshhi.com. LD
CHOW DADDY’S Located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road, using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. Featuring salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. 14B Executive Park Road, 843-842-2469, www.chowdaddys.com.
FAT BABY’S 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-4200. LD
COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-842-1888. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza. 843-785-4440. LD CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-671-7783. LD COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565, www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse. com. D CQ’S 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-671-2779. LD CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN) 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD DELISHEE YO This is a hip hangout for healthy locals and travelers of all ages. A colorful and refreshing art-filled oasis of fresh and healthy food. Dig into a custom combo froyo sundae, a super food smoothee, a big salad, a great green
DRYDOCK 840 William Hilton Pkwy., 843-842-9775. LD EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-785-7767. LD ELECTRIC PIANO 33 Office Park Road. 843-785-5399. O
FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 51 New Orleans Road. 843785-4788. LD FLATBREAD GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-3412225, flatb eadgrillhhi.com. LD FRENCH KISS BAKERY Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-687-5471. BL FROZEN MOO Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131. FROSTY FROG CAFE 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3764. LDO GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843-785-5400. GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-842-9111. BL HARBOURSIDE BURGERS AND BREWS Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843-842-1444, www.seapines.com. LD HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-363-2021. BL HEYWARD’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-8422400. BD
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HILTON HEAD DINER 6 Marina Side Drive. 843-686-2400. BLDO
IT’S GREEK TO ME 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO
842-1441, www.liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com. LD
HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD
JAVA BURRITO COMPANY 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. 843-842-5282. BLD
LOCAL PIE Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these wood-fi ed, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers. 55 New Orleans Rd. 843-842-7437, info@ localpie.com. LD
HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333. HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 843-686-5959. LDO HINOKI OF KURAMA 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9800. LD HOLY TEQUILA Holy Tequila offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open-air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and small 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. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD HUGO’S SEAFOOD & STEAKHOUSE 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-4846. LD
JAZZ CORNER Village at Wexford. 843842-8620. DO JERSEY MIKE’S 11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Island Crossing. 843-341-6800. JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-7853315. BLDS KURAMA JAPANESE STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-785-4955. D LA HACIENDA 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843842-4982. LD LAND’S END TAVERN South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456. BLD LINKS, AN AMERICAN GRILL Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 843-363-8380, www.linksamericangrill. com. LD LIVE OAK 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843-
A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-7859273. BLD LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-842-8966. DO MARKET STREET CAFE 12 Coligny Plaza. 843-686-4976. LD MARLEY’S ISLAND GRILLE 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-5800. DO MELLOW MUSHROOM 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www. mellowmushroom.com. LDO MI TIERRA (HILTON HEAD) 130 Arrow Road. 843-342-3409. LD MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA Now celebrating its 12th year in business, Michael Anthony’s has been recognized by OpenTable diners as one of the “Top 50
Italian Restaurants” in the United States.37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272, www.michael-anthonys.com. D NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 81 Pope Avenue. 843-842-2227. LD NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 9 Park Lane. 843-686-2920. D OLE 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-715-4734. LD 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 desserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy. Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www.ombrahhi.com. D ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262. LDSO PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ A breakfast favorite for both visitors and locals. The long line is worth the wait. Breakfast is served all day with eggs Benedict, all the expected offerings and
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Baby Back Ribs A half-rack of award-winning ribs with a unique sauce, shoestring fries and fresh slaw. $19.95. Available at Truffles Cafe. many specials such as shrimp hash, Hamptons Brunch and crab wontons. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-686-3232. BL PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843-785-9966. L PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 843-842-2822. PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843785-9020. BL POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D THE PORCH Beach House hotel. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD PORTER & PIG Quality beer, proprietary cocktails and select wines with accompanying charcuterie, cheeses and shared plates. 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3224. www.porter-pig. com. D PURE NATURAL MARKET 1012 William Hilton Parkway. 843-342-7873. BL QUARTERDECK 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. LDO RED FISH Upscale dining at its finest Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu
around the foods that are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables. 8 Archer Road. 843-686-3388, www.redfisho hiltonhead.com. LD REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-4414. LDO RELISH CAFE 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-342-4800. LD RITA’S ITALIAN ICE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596, ritasice.com. ROY’S PLACE Special menu items such as kosher, organic, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian menus are available. 33 Office Park Rd., 843-785-4646, www.roysplacehhi. com. LD 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. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 843-671-7327, www.saltydog.com. LD SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza. 843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK 6 Executive Park Drive. 843785-2464. LD
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DINING SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road. 843-785-9118. BLS SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-7853131. BLD THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. BLDO SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-6892447. BL SPIRIT OF HARBOUR TOWN 843-363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com. STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477. STEAMERS 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-785-2070. LD STELLINI 15 Executive Park Road. 843-7857006. D STU’S SURFSIDE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD THE STUDIO 20 Executive Park Road. 843785-6000. D SUNSET SLUSH 81 Pope Avenue, 843-7857851.
XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, 843-842-8000. LDO
BLUFFTON AGAVE SIDE BAR 13 State of Mind St. 843757-9190. LD AMIGOS BELFAIR (BLUFFTON) 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD BACKWATER BILL’S 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO BLUFFTON BBQ 11 State of Mind St. 843757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. LD BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-4010. LD THE BLUFFTON ROOM 15 Promenade St. 843-757-3525. www.theblufftonroom.com. D THE BRICK CHICKEN 1011 Fording Island Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843836-5040. LDO THE BRITISH OPEN PUB 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G. 843-815-6736. LDO BUFFALOS RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500. LD BURNIN’ DOWN SOUTH 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 108. 843-705-2453. LD
SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.
BUTCHER’S MARKET AND DELI 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843-8156328. BLD
TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 843-785-5126. OLD
CAHILL’S MARKET & CHICKEN KITCHEN 1055 May River Road. 843-757-2921. LD
TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D
CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. 17 State of Mind St. in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO
TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Rd. 843686-4442. D TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843-6716136, www.trufflescafe.com LD VINE 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD WATUSI A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual home-style setting. 71 Pope Ave. 843-686-5200. www. islandwatusi.com. BL WHICH WICH? 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13. 843715-9424, www.whichwich.com. LD WILD WING CAFÉ 72 Pope Ave. 843-7859464. LDO WINE AND CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite G. 843-842-1200. WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D
CHEAP SEATS TAVERN 2 142 Burnt Church Road, 843-837-3287. LD CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433. LD CHIPOTLE Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-8362442, chipotle.com. LD CHOO CHOO BBQ XPRESS 129 Burnt Church Road. 843-815-7675. LDO CHOW DADDY’S This new restaurant is using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order. The menu features salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m. 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village, 843-842-2469, chowdaddys.com. LD CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD COCONUTS BAR & GRILLE 39 Persimmon St. 843-757-0602. DO
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Choice of shrimp, crab cake, oysters, clam strips or scallops; served on a large garden or Caesar salad. $10.99-$13.99. Availalble at Captain Woody’s. CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168. DO CORNER PERK CAFE 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674, cornerperk.com. BL THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL THE DEPOT 15 Captains Cove Road, 843-837-1893, thedepotbluffton.com. DOWNTOWN DELI 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM 1301 May River Road, www.farmbluffton.com. D FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road, 843-3791500, fat-patties.com. LD FIREHOUSE SUBS 32 Malphrus Road, #109. 843-815-7827. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 876 Fording Island Road, Suite 1. 843-7067280. LD GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD HANA SUSHI AND JAPANESE FUSION 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3388, hanasushifusion.com. LD HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 1555 Fording Island Road. 843-837-4647. LD ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Sheridan Park. 843-815-5300. BL JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 872 Fording
Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD JUICE HIVE 14 Johnston Way. 843-7572899. KATIE O’DONNELL’S 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 843-815-5555. LDO KELLY’S TAVERN 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD LONGHORN Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD LOWCOUNTRY FLOWER GIRLS Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. MAY RIVER GRILL 1263 May River Road. 843-757-5755. LD MELLOW MUSHROOM 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-0800, mellowmushroom. com. LDO MIDNIGHT BAKER 14 Promenade St. 843815-5355. LB MI TIERRA 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843757-7200. LD MI TIERRITA 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843705-0925. LD MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426. LDS NAPOLI BISTRO PIZZERIA & WINE BAR 68 Bluffton Road. 843-706-9999. LD NEO 326 Moss Creek Village. 843-8375111. LD OLD TOWN DISPENSARY 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO
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OROBELLO’S BISTRO & PIZZERIA 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637, www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO
SOUTHERN BARREL BREWING CO. 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. 843-837-2337, southernbarrelbrewingco.com.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD
SQUAT N’ GOBBLE 1231 May River Road. 843-757-4242. BLD
PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD
STOOGES CAFE 25 Sherington Drive. 843706-6178. BL
THE PEARL A kitchen and bar, just opened recently in Old Town. 55 Calhoun St., 843757-5511. LD
TRUFFLES CAFE Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551. trufflescafe.com LD
POUR RICHARD’S 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO R BAR 70 Pennington Drive. 843-7577264. LD RED FISH Upscale dining at its finest Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around foods in season. 32 Bruin Road. 843-837-8888. LD RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE 8 Pin Oak St. 843-757-8111. LDO RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500. LD RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800. BLD SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. LD SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030. D
WALNUTS CAFÉ 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877. BLS WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON) 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453. LD ZEPPLIN’S BAR & GRILL Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-815-2695. LDO ZOES KITCHEN Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-837-5410. LD
DAUFUSKIE ISLAND EAGLE’S NEST 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. 843-341-5522. MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843-785-4755. LD M
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LAST CALL
The emerging power metro area with Southern charm: SAVANNAH – HARDEEVILLE - BLUFFTON/HILTON HEAD ISLAND - BEAUFORT
MARC FREY
mfrey@freymedia.com
25 years ago, when I predicted that the Savannah, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island triangle would grow into a cohesive population and commerce center, most people looked at me with disbelief.
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we could start thinking about the “Southern Triangle” as an emerging 1 million metropolitan center
his was at a time when the Savannah airport was a one-story terminal with only a handful of flights arriving and most things were still done by hand. (SAV is currently offering direct flights to 13 different cities). Driving to the island was via a twolane winding road covered with a canopy of trees. Somewhere on the right there was Bluffton, which was a small, quaint little town that mostly went unnoticed. Today it is much easier to see what is happening. As one drives through Bluffton and continues on toward the bridge to Savannah, one can feel how Bluffton and Hardeeville are pushing toward the Georgia border. On the other side of the river, one can witness how Savannah and Pooler are expanding by taking the airport exit on Interstate 95, where you’ll discover a newly-built area full of shopping malls, restaurants and apartment buildings. This all happened relatively quickly in a few short years.
SOUND OFF Please send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com. I would like to get your feedback on this idea.
Sure, there is still a river and a state line that divide us geographically, and the Broad River has culturally divided Beaufort and Hilton Head Island for a long time, but today and in the future, state and county lines don’t matter as much. The population growth, not just in the U.S. but internationally, is happening along metropolitan corridors. As an example, Istanbul is on two different continents (Europe and Asia); the Seattle/Vancouver area is in two different countries, and when driving from Palm Beach through Fort Lauderdale to Miami, one is never quite sure when one city ends and the new one begins. Job opportunities, intellectual centers, arts, sports and wealth all tend to congregate in these fluid metropolitan areas. This is where the energy is and the future is being shaped. I’m not predicting that our area will become the next Charlotte or Jacksonville, but all counties are predicting solid population growth. Combined, we are around the 500,000 mark, rivaling the greater Charleston area, and there is enough room (geographically) to double that over the next few decades. So we could start thinking about the “Southern Triangle” as an emerging 1 million metropolitan center, which puts THE EMERGING a whole new perspective on SOUTHERN POWER TRIANGLE: our area, but also necessitates a whole new way of longPopulation: 500,000 and growing term planning that requires (800,000-plus within a 100-mile radius from Hilton Head) cooperation across state and Overnight visitors: 8 million-plus county lines. Growth is going Major Universities: 6, with a comto happen no matter what, bined student population of 30,000 Military bases: 2 the only question is do we get Major hospitals: 6 ahead of it and plan the infraAirport passengers: 2 million-plus structure in such a way as to Shipping port: 4th largest (and fastest growing) container accommodate a smart transiport in the U.S. tion from the “Slow Country” Estimated number of to the “New South”? M businesses: 20,000-plus
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