Hilton Head Monthly March 2012 by Hilton Head Monthly

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March 2012 | the voice of the lowcountry

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CONTENTS March 2012 Departments 6 At the Helm/About the Cover 8 The Big Picture 10 The Vibe 22 Q&A: Teresa Wade This local left Nashville behind to help spread sustainability. By Erinn McGuire 25 Your Neighbors: Social Spotlight 30 Your Neighbors: Weddings 37 Business: On the Move 40 Business: Money Report

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Business: Bluffton 2.0 Clemson University and the Town of Bluffton are doing big things for small business. We take a sneak peek at the “technology village.” By Sally Mahan The Human Element We celebrate nurses, technicians and the unsung heroes that keep the medical world running. By Robyn Passante, Karen Cerrati

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Cover Story The Green Issue The Lowcountry has always had a little green to it. We sit down with a few people who are making sure it stays that way. By Sally Mahan, Mark Kreuzweiser A New Home The Hilton Head Homebuilders Association moves across the bridge for this year’s Lowcountry Home & Garden Show. By Ashley Feaster

87 Lowcountry Calendar 106 Big Tastes from a Small Island Celebrate WingFest and the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival in one sitting with wine and wing pairings. By Sally Kerr-Dineen 111 Where to Eat 124 Music: ‘Pops’ Music A tribute to Louis “Pops” Armstrong highlights the Savannah Music Festival. By Brad Swope 126 Secret Places: Folly Creek Tour a spot on the island where the tide runs quickly and a community lies buried beneath the sand. By Todd Ballantine 128 Editor’s note: The tchotchkes to the kingdom By Barry Kaufman

Richard Mitchell has spent nearly six decades bringing you the area’s finest oysters. By Sally Mahan

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Getting your hands dirty

ith the first warm breezes of spring teasing their way through open windows across the Lowcountry, I’m reminded of the sunny climate and seaside charm that first brought me here. Then I’m reminded that—holy cow—that was 25 years ago! And my, oh my, what has changed in those two and a half decades. Looking around, you’d hardly think this was the same town. But despite everything that has changed, it brings me no small comfort to see what has stayed the same. The Lowcountry’s commitment to the environment, for one thing. Our area has always led the charge in developing, living and playing hand-in-hand with our natural world, and as this month’s Green Issue feature proves, we’re

still way ahead of the curve. In this space last year, I wrote about how our annual green issue had inspired me to conserve where I could. This year, I look back at my efforts and realize I had a long way to go. As resources dwindle and our focus shifts to a more sustainable model, we’ll all have to double our efforts and get our hands dirty. We’re not trying to ring any alarm bells, we’re just hoping to inspire some of you to roll up your sleeves and take care of this paradise we call home. That way, I can still write about how little this area has changed when I’ve been here another 25 years. M

address PO Box 5926, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 offices 843-842-6988 fax 843-842-5743 email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com web hiltonheadmonthly.com subscriptions One-year (12-issue) subscriptions are $12. Visit www.hiltonhead monthly.com and click on “Contact Us” to subscribe. PRESIDENT Anushka Frey afrey@hiltonheadmonthly.com PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Barry Kaufman barry@hiltonheadmonthly.com ART DIRECTOR Jeremy Swartz jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com DESIGN Charles Grace EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Karen Rhodes INTERNS Majka Yarbrough Manny Flores PHOTOGRAPHERS John Brackett, Arno Dimmling, Rob Kaufman, John McManus ILLUSTRATORS Brian DeYoung, Bridget Hildebrandt, Elizabeth Kidder, Emily Pearl WRITERS Todd Ballantine, Karen Cerrati, Wilbur Cross, Ashley Feaster, Paul Floecker, Stephanie Ingersoll, Mark Kreuzweiser, Sally Kerr-Dineen, Sally Mahan, Erinn McGuire, Robyn Passante, Brad Swope, Steven Weber, Tim Wood ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca Verbosky rebecca@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 239

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ABOUT THE COVER This month’s cover illustration was designed by senior Savannah College of Art and Design student and illustration major Emily Pearl. Emily found inspiration after finding an old lamp outside by the trash. More of Pearl’s artwork can be found on her website, www.emily-pearl.com. To see more great art from SCAD students, check out “The Green Issue” starting on page 46.

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While on a trip to Beaufort, Ernest Bryan of Hilton Head captured this beautiful scene just south of the Broad River, off of S.C. 170.

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We invite you to send in your own beautiful photos of the Lowcountry for the next Big Picture. Photos can be sent to jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com with a resolution of 300 dpi and a size of at least 12”x20” File too large to email? CDs orthumb drives can be dropped off in person at the Monthly offices, 52 New Orleans Road, third floor, Hilton Head Island.

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It all starts right here. In the huddle

Went 36-24 as head coach. Posted undefeated season in 2008. Stepped into the ring with Brock Lesnar.

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When he was just five years old, new Seahawks coach B.J. Payne set a unique career goal — to become a professional wrestler and a football coach. Less than a week after graduating from college, he was already accomplishing the first part of that goal. He signed a professional wrestling contract and ultimately became a six-time Ohio Valley Wrestling tag team champion. “It’s a different career path than most people’s, but it was a great experience – something I would not change for anything,” Payne, 36, said. “I look at it as, I set a goal when I was five years old, and I accomplished it.”

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After a serious neck injury ended his four-year wrestling career, Payne transitioned right to the second part of his goal. He became an assistant football coach at GlenOak High School in Canton, Ohio, and, three years later, earned his first head coaching job at Lexington (Ohio) High School. Following six years at Lexington, Payne was named Hilton Head Island High School’s new football coach in January. He was chosen from more than 140 candidates, thanks in no small part to his success helping dozens of his Lexington players earn college football scholarships. “Coach Payne has proven that he helps kids access post-secondary opportunities. He wants to be a part of the community and wants the community to be a part of the football program. He wants to bring a culture to our school and program where football is successful at the highest level,” said HHIHS athletic director Mark Karen. “I fell in love with the (Hilton Head) community and the people, and, once I learned more about this school system and its tradition of excellence in academics and athletics, that was a huge selling point for me,” Payne said. While he posted a 36-24 record at Lexington, including an undefeated regular season in 2008, Payne believes true success isn’t measured just on the scoreboard. He says the spread offense and 4-2-5 defense he plans to employ are not nearly as important as the accountability he wants among coaches and players—not just during the season, but year-round. “One of the greatest quotes I’ve ever heard is, ‘They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,’” he said. “Yes, winning is important, but we are in this profession to make a difference in kids’ lives. Building relationships with those kids and helping them become good citizens is the most important thing to me.” Payne moved to Hilton Head last month and is looking forward to leading the Seahawks through spring football practice in May. Coaching in the Carolinas is a homecoming of sorts for Payne, who was born in Fayetteville, N.C., and whose father, Brooks, played football at Clemson University under legendary coach Frank Howard. “You can’t walk around the island and not be wowed,” Payne said. “This is an amazing place for me to raise my children and to develop a football program that’s successful for a long time. “This is where I want to be.” March 2012

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Locals on the page March has brought with it not one but two books by local authors (or formerly local authors). Coming up first is Total Pardon by Wil and Linda Yazzie, co-authored by Bluffton’s own Jodie Randisi, who got her start right here, as a freelancer for Hilton Head Monthly magazine. Apart from this book, Randisi has authored or coauthored four other books and has written a screenplay. In this, her latest, Randisi helps the Yazzies share their remarkable true story. Linda was a squeaky-clean, evangelical Christian woman from Ohio. Wil was a hopeless alcoholic Native American ex-con. Somehow, they found love together — twice. Randisi taught Navajo Indians at the Chinle Boarding School in Many Farms, Ariz., in 1979 before coming to the island. She is also a public speaker specializing in childhood development and communication skills. Her next book is called Do The Write Thing: Creating Then Leaving a Legacy. Buy it now: http://www.totalpardon.com

The Educmacation of Jay Baker author Jay Clark may not be local, but his ties to the area will be well-recognized by area tennis fans. Clark served six months as a teaching pro at Van der Meer Tennis Academy in 2006, but his ties to the area didn’t end there. From his time on the island right on through to 2008, his column appeared bimonthly in The Island Packet. A mix of tennis know-how and snarky pop culture, his column helped hone the craft he would bring to bear in this, his debut novel. The Edumacation of Jay Baker focuses on “Jay, a large-hearted wiseass who’s nearly impossible to dislike,” according to Booklist, in a story that brims with whipsmart humor and popculture references that fans of Clark’s old column will find familiar.

FORE! IMAGES IN GOLF ART Hilton Head Island’s own Linda Hartough will be taking on The Masters this year with appearances in a show at the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta titled “Fore! Images in Golf Art.” The show will run during the tournament and will include 25 works from various artists. Hartough’s contributions will include portraits of the 18th at Harbour Town, the 18th at Pebble Beach and Augusta National’s famous “Amen Corner.”

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Number of actual buffalo it would take to equal the weight of buffalo wings—6,000 delicious pounds—being served at this year’s WingFest, March 24 at Shelter Cove Community Park. Read all about it in our calendar of events, page 87.

Buy it now: http://bit.ly/z9ArLt Read an excerpt: Scan the QR code at right with your smartphone.

Happy Birthday! Monthly celebrates local milestones. the

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15 YEARS!

20 YEARS!

100 YEARS!

Congratulations to owner Lisa Murphy on 15 years of success!

When The Cypress opened 20 years ago, it had just two members!

South Carolina’s Girl Scouts will celebrate a century, March 10 in Charleston.

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HOTEL FEES ADD UP, COST TOURISTS Dear Marc Frey: I read your February Hilton Head Monthly column with interest. I’m part of one of the “renewable” groups you mentioned—an island retiree who’s lived here six years, loves the place, loves the life, doesn’t love what’s happened to the value of my home, doesn’t love looking at what’s happened to the mall, loves the cheap golf and worries about what those cheap prices and easy-to-get tee times mean. Here’s one anecdote I can contribute to the discussion of how we market the island to visitors. Last weekend, because of work being done on our house, we became tourists, staying in a nice beachfront hotel room as if we were snowbirds from Akron. The off-season price was attractive. But, for each night, we also paid: • a tourism fee • a room tax • an occupancy tax • a beachfront preservation fee • a resort service charge • a state tax All told, those came to $33.73 a night on top of the advertised room charge. There’s no doubt a good argument for each of those levies. As a tourist, though, I’d wonder if I was getting gouged. As a resident, I wonder whether that money is being spent effectively to boost our local economy.

Joe Distelheim

ARCHITECTS SHONE IN FEBRUARY ISSUE Greetings from Jamaica, mon! I have just seen the article online (The best-laid plans, Feb. ’12), and it looks oh-so-good. Thank you so much for your understanding and publication of our art! Regards,

Don Baker, American Institute of Architects

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Leah McCarthy doesn’t just talk the talk (But when she does, brides listen)

If Leah McCarthy, pictured at right, is smiling, it’s for good reason. First of all, her company, Downtown Catering + Events, was named one of the picks for "The Knot Best of Weddings 2012” after a vote of brides nationwide. Downtown Catering + Events is a three-time winner in the “Best of Weddings” category for wedding catering in South Carolina. Think that’s all? Her other company, Weddings with Leah, received a “Knot Best of Weddings 2012” win in the category for wedding planners in South Carolina. The Knot, for those not in the know, is the largest wedding website resource for brides in the nation. If you recall the Bridal Guide in our Feb. 2012 issue, you’ll have seen some of McCarthy’s work. Weddings with Leah planned the wedding photographed at left which appeared in our Bridal Guide, an oceanfront dream come true (that very nearly became a nightmare). “The couple that you see in Hunter’s pictures was scheduled to be married on Aug. 27 but (the wedding) was moved to Aug. 29 (due to a hurricane). The entire wedding had to be halted—all guests had to change travel arrangements because 95 percent of them were from the West Coast—and restructured for Monday,” said McCarthy. Despite the delay, Weddings with Leah pulled off the two-day shuffle and the new Monday wedding date ended up being sunny and perfect. “Getting married on Hilton Head during hurricane season requires you have a plan B,” said McCarthy. Even while getting plans A-Z in place, she still finds time to host her talk radio show online. BlogTalkRadio even featured her “Weddings with Leah” shows as a BlogTalkRadio Talk Show Favorite. PHOTO BY HUNTER McRAE

Well, shoot... The Society of Bluffton Artists is sending out a call for entries in its black-and-white judged photography exhibition, and all area photographers are invited to participate. Entry form deadline is March 5. Fee per entry: SOBA members, $15 / non-members, $25. Exhibition displayed from March 13-April 21 at SOBA Gallery in Old Town Bluffton. Acclaimed photographer, poet and painter Art Cornell is the judge for this event. Reception will be from 3-5 p.m. March 18. Pick up entry forms at SOBA Gallery at the corner of Calhoun and Church Streets in Bluffton, or call Bob or Judy Weissman 843-290-3684.

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$500 The highest amount ever bid during the silent auction portion of the Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival. The bidder won a lot containing six bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon during last year’s festival.

This year’s Wine and Food Festival returns to Historic Honey Horn on March 10. Check out our calendar of events, page 87, for more details.

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TAX INEQUITY TURNS AWAY TOURISTS Thanks for the terrific article this month about the financial issues facing Hilton Head. I thought you did a great job outlining the difficulties past and present but would like to add one huge issue that was enacted by your legislature. The taxing of out-of-state property owners at a different rate than those in-state has had a huge effect on those wishing to purchase homes there. My family and are are faithful billboards and cheerleaders for our beloved island. I am a real estate agent in Pennsylvania, and I cannot count the clients I brought down to visit that now own homes there. I can no longer recommend that they even consider purchasing because of the tax inequities. We pay double any of our full-time friends there for properties half their values, and if we sell we pay an additional 7.5 percent tax on the appreciation for being out-of-state. If you hope to extend a welcome to out-of-state money, there has to be parity! We have loved and visited for over 20 years, use little of your resources, recycled long before the island even thought of doing so, bring tons of money and freely support the island businesses, but our time there is coming to an end as we no longer feel welcome. Sadly, I certainly could not suggest to any of my clients that investing there is a prudent decision anymore. I think that you have only begun to feel what the taxation issue has done to your economy. I hope that I am incorrect and that you are on your feet again quickly. Many thanks for the great article, and best wishes in 2012! Dianne Giombetti Wayne, Pa.

LAST CALL NAILED IT Your comments regarding the Chamber in the recent “Last Call” were right on! You stated the facts, gave details, and were clear and to the point. I agree it is time for the community to get involved. Helen Xenakis Shipyard

Are you feeling the madness?

arch Madness, if our local bracketologist is to be believed, is upon us. On March 13, the First Four will descend on the University of Dayton, and shortly thereafter your bracket will already be garbage. (Yes, we’re still bitter about VCU, why do you ask?)

But keep the faith! It’s a long road to Tulane University, where the Final Four will meet starting March 31, and most everyone else you know will have brackets in just as bad, if not worse, shape than yours. But no one should suffer the slings and arrows of March Madness alone. So why not share the triumphs and tragedies of this annual exercise in educated guessing with your fellow readers of Hilton Head Monthly? We’ll be setting up an online bracket and inviting you to make

your best guesses as to who will shine and who will inexplicably choke in the early rounds (we’re looking at you, Louisville). There will be some great prizes for the winners, and we’ll be keeping everyone abreast of the winners after each round through our website and our Facebook page. For details on signing up, email barry@ hiltonheadmonthly.com, and you’ll be updated on when the online bracket goes live.

The best bracket gets you: A $100.00 gift card to Truffles! A $50 gift certificate good at SERG Group restaurants! A large two-topping pizza and pitcher of soda from Mellow Mushroom! Two T-shirts and brunch for two at Smokehouse!A famous Salty Dog T-shirt! Sign up today, and check out the March Madness specials from our amazing sponsors on page 122.

LOVE IT TENNIS Magazine recently unveiled its list of the top 50 tennis resorts nationwide, and, as expected, the Lowcountry cleaned up with three spots. The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes and the Sea Pines Resort were all recognized, with our neighbor to the north, Kiawah Island, taking home a third-place finish nationwide. In addition, the magazine listed the top resorts in the Carolinas, which honored Palmetto Dunes, the Inn at Palmetto Bluff and the Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort.

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$10,000 Amount paid by Merchant Service Center to become the official sponsor of this year’s Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And since MSC, a company that processes credit card transactions by local retailers, doesn’t have much need for publicity, why shell out that kind of cash? “People don’t realize what it costs to run this thing. I believe in this community and this parade,” said MSC owner, Joe Roces. “You watch the families that come out, and this parade allows them to just enjoy their family and enjoy the event. It’s a beautiful thing.” You’ll have to excuse us, our eyes are smiling. To enjoy the end result of this generosity, head to the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Parade Presented by Merchant Service Center which steps off at 3 p.m. March 11 along Pope Ave. And if you see Joe, tell him thanks.

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fact checking last call Like Mr. Frey, we too are passionate about the Lowcountry and its number one economic driver of tourism. We strongly encourage Mr. Frey to get his facts straight before putting them in print in his monthly opinion column, “Last Call.” In last month’s column, Mr. Frey’s headline assertion that “…Hilton Head Island lost $1 billion a year” is simply unfounded and untrue. Tourism is an industry that has an annual $1.2 billion impact on the Lowcountry. Logically, if our industry were losing a billion dollars each year as Mr. Frey incorrectly states, our hotel rooms would have been empty for the last 365 days, the majority of our restaurants would be devoid of diners, and retail doors would be closing all over town. Mr. Frey also asserts that we’re losing 700,000 visitors per year. If that were true we doubt that the town’s visitorpaid local accommodations taxes would be up a healthy 9.5 percent last year. Accomodations tax revenue is a strong statistical barometer on the health of tourism. When you look at the big picture, accommodations tax collections have risen over a million dollars in the last decade. Hardly the harsh decline in visitors noted in his story. Like every industry, tourism is cyclical and subject to events such as the recession in which every business in the country has been impacted, including tourism. But the overall tourism picture is a positive one and nowhere near the misguided scenario painted by Mr. Frey. The problem with doing drive-by

statistical analysis is that conclusions are often wrong. This is exactly what has happened with Mr. Frey’s incorrect assertion that the chamber generated $4.5 million in revenue, but only spent $1.5 million to promote Hilton Head Island, insinuating that the remainder was spent on, in his words, “overhead, studies, etc.” If Mr. Frey had a better grasp and understanding of the overall budgets of our combined chamber and visitor’s bureau organization, he would see that when you look at the five-year average of visitor and convention bureau revenue as compared to the dollars spent on destination marketing, 71 percent of VCB revenues go toward marketing and only 29 percent go toward personnel and operations. According to Destination Marketing Association International, our organization falls 36 percent below the national average on human resources, and 37 percent more of our budget dollars are spent directly on advertising than other organizations of similar size and scope across the nation. It makes sense that residents shouldn’t have to pay for tourism marketing, and they don’t. The tax dollars paid by visitors are plowed back into tourism marketing to attract additional visitors to our destination, and support a wide variety of town services. We have a 55-year track record of fiscal responsibility, transparency and success. Our marketing plans and budgets are a matter of public record. If Mr. Frey has questions about those numbers we respectfully suggest he ask them and understand them before going to press. Sincerely, Charlie Clark Vice President of Communications Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce

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area medical care is top-notch I’m writing this letter to praise the medical staff we have here in the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton area. I have worked as a registered nurse and lived here for over 8 years. In the past two years I have found myself on the receiving side of medical care. An area no one really wants to be. My experience was nothing but the best. I have been pregnant for 19 of the last 26 months. Thanks to my physician, Dr. Kristi Blessitt, I have two beautiful healthy babies—a 17-month-old daughter, Roxanne Elizabeth and an 18-week-old son, David Paterno. Unfortunately my first pregnancy ended up on a rocky road with preeclampsia, a placental abruption and a trip to the hospital via ambulance for an emergency C-section. As a nurse, I knew I could lose the baby, lose my life or end up with a hysterectomy. Because of our incredible physicians, anesthesia staff and nursing staff.... none of this happened. Luckily my second pregnancy was much easier, and a planned C-section led to a wonderful, calm experience. Four months ago, after experiencing some postpartum depression, gaining about 60 lbs with each pregnancy, and fast approaching 40 years old - I told Dr. Blessitt she needed to help me get my mind and body back. Like any woman, you often judge yourself by how you feel mentally and physically. A combination of both sleepless nights and wearing maternity clothes for two years would wear thin on any woman. I don’t think many pregnant women know the resources we have available in our little community of Hilton Head/ Bluffton. A combination of Dr. Kristi Blessitt’s guidance with an HCG diet, Jim Sauter at Bluffton Pharmacy, Jiva Yoga Center’s Jean Rioux, a wonderful husband

Berkeley Hall’s touring pro Kyle Stanley became a household name last month with an emotionally wrenching come-frombehind victory at the Phoenix Open. In celebration, the folks at Berkeley Hall hung the banner you see below out in front

to watch the babies one night a week, and a daily 20-minute stroller walk helped me shed 60 pounds in 4 months! At 39½ years old, I never thought I could get myself back in shape. But thankfully we have incredible resources here in our small community, and I think every pregnant woman needs to know about it. Sara Scarritt Remigio

inequity in taxes hurts real estate Your most recent issue (Feb. ’12) touched on the problem of real estate taxes for second-home owners in Hilton Head (and the rest of South Carolina). I realize that real estate sales people are concerned about this inequity because it impacts their ability to sell, but few residents of South Carolina have any sympathy. To show just how onerous and out-of-whack this structure is with other resort communities, lets us look at the tax structure in Nantucket, one of the most sought-after vacation destinations. Their tax structure is very simple; $2.85 per thousand of evaluation, and there is continuous update to a state-of-the-art computer system. So, a $5 million house in Nantucket pays $14,250 a year in taxes. Compare this with Hilton Head taxes, where the same valuation (and that too is an issue, as those numbers are several years out-of-date) brings an annual tax bill of $57,000 and rising yearly. Even the rich have difficulty swallowing that big a bite. The vacation real estate market is very competitive—made more so by the fall in prices in many areas of the country. Who would purchase in Hilton Head with this huge tax inequity? Mary Carol White

of the community’s gates. In a letter to residents, Berkeley Hall marketing executive Bob Ring wrote, “His victory brought tears of joy from his fans coastto-coast, and we look forward to seeing him once he arrives back to Berkeley Hall.”

11,760,000 Number of heartbeats that will occur during this month’s Heart Walk. That’s 1,000 participants walking three miles with an average heartbeat during exercise of 196 beats per minute, all lubbing and dubbing along to help raise money and awareness for heart health. Check out the details on our calendar of events starting on page 87.

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Moving our community forward: The power of momentum By Bill Miles President & CEO-Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Editor’s note: In the interest of providing our readers with a well-rounded set of perspectives on our Lowcountry home, we invited Bill Miles to provide the following guest column.

We live in a world with a 24-hour news cycle, and negative news leads the headlines. You can’t turn on your television or open a newspaper without a barrage of negativity. That’s often true even in our own community. Someone once noted that the media is in the business of reporting plane crashes, not plane landings. That holds true whether it’s The New York Times or media that’s closer to home. Positive news is never the majority of coverage, but for every negative story there are many positive ones behind the scenes waiting for their debut. I think we can all agree that we’ve faced some very difficult and unprecedented economic challenges in the past few years. That doesn’t mean we’re a community devoid of good news, because there are so many positive things happening throughout our region. There’s something taking place as we come out of this recession—an amazingly powerful force shaping our community, and that’s momentum. Look around the Lowcountry and you will see that momentum in action: • The Westin Oceanfront Resort investing almost $30 million in its Hilton Head Island property. • The town’s revitalization project happening this year on the south end of the island. • More visitors to our island, and visitorpaid local accommodations tax revenue being up 9.5 percent in 2011. • Exciting plans for renewal happening at the Mall at Shelter Cove that will make the area a gathering place for both visitors and residents. • The growth of Buckwalter Parkway, 20

Since the earliest days of Hilton Head Island, there’s always been an attitude that says that we are the ones who define our future. The can-do spirit of Charles Fraser is alive and well in the Lowcountry. and Buckwalter Place in particular, that shows the power of momentum. • The Beach House’s, (formerly known as the Holiday Inn Oceanfront), and the Hampton Inn’s multi-million dollar reinvestment in their respective properties. • The ever-expanding success story of USCB’s Hilton Head Gateway campus and its annual local impact of nearly $75 million. • The new Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort on the island that’s about to undergo a multimillion dollar renovation. • The plans that The Sea Pines Resort is discussing for the Inn at Harbour Town that will make that area a benchmark for the Hilton Head Island brand. The great success story of the year, our new Heritage sponsors, RBC and Boeing, may very well be our finest hour, and one that island founder Charles Fraser would undoubtedly say reflects who we are as a community. It’s a proud moment for all, as we came together collectively to make it happen. Momentum breeds investment and confidence. Public and private investment is happening in the Lowcountry, and investors rarely plant dollars where there isn’t a strong opportunity for return on investment. The momentum we’re experiencing is the true definition of that age-old adage, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” Our Lowcountry momentum means jobs, and it means a better bottom line for our small businesses. It means more visitors in our hotels, more real estate sold, and more support for the amenities we all enjoy such as great theater, golf, art galleries, restaurants and more.

What drives it all is tourism. It’s the match that lights the fire, and it’s the catalyst for our positive momentum as a community. The strong investment in our hotels wouldn’t be happening if investors didn’t believe in the strength and future of our tourism industry. Make no mistake… it is an industry. In the Lowcountry it’s an industry with a $1 billion economic impact on our local economy. Tourism is strong and growing. The demise of tourism is a misnomer that sometimes is bantered about, but is not based on the facts. Was our tourism industry impacted by the global recession? Absolutely. But fortunately, we were impacted less than many of our competitors, and we’re rebounding nicely. One of the best barometers of the health and wellness of tourism is to look at visitorpaid accommodations taxes. Last year alone, Town of Hilton Head Island local ATAX collections were up a very healthy 9.5 percent. That trend has been happening for many years. In fiscal year 2001/2002, the total state and local Hilton Head Island accommodations taxes collected were $8.5 million. That number has grown to $10.8 million in fiscal year 2010/2011—a 21 percent increase. The next time you’re tempted to buy into the concept some have put forth that our best days as a community are behind us, don’t. Since the earliest days of Hilton Head Island, there’s always been an attitude that says that we are the ones who define our future. The can-do spirit of Charles Fraser is alive and well in the Lowcountry. Wake up and smell the momentum.

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When it comes to caring for your kids, this guy is truly King

very time I think I want to get into town or county politics, I hear a story like that of Gene King and it makes me know I’m not that guy. The folks that run the county’s youth sports programs, the Parks and Leisure Services crew, have a saying meant to head off any overzealous parent at the pass: It’s all about the kids. If that were truly the case, Gene King would still have a job. Countless parents like myself never cared what King’s official title was with PALS. All we knew was that when something needed to be done this burly tough guy with a heart of gold was always there. For more than a decade, he was the first one in the office and, long after your child had played their epic overtime soccer thriller, Gene was among

the last to leave the fields. A volunteer coach backed out of his commitment? Uniforms shorted, not enough hot dogs at the concession stand, lights out at the field? Gene was your man. He gathered and called in every one of your kids scores to the paper for years. I know, I was usually on the other end of the call. More than anything, in his time on the job, Gene had a positive influence on more kids than any teacher, mentor or coach in the Lowcountry. Behind every good bureaucrat is a few tireless grunts. Gene was the grunt. I’ve seen oodles of cronyist jobs handed out to idiots in this beautiful place, but just about the time that Gene was looking to progress up the PALS food chain, the county started caring about education credentials.

Gene does not have a degree. He is a brilliant street mind born of modest means. Yet he kept plugging along, believing that surely, someone would come to their senses and realize that hard work wins out over a very expensive piece of paper anyday. Instead, Gene ran into a stone wall of petty idiocy otherwise known as office politics. After years of apologizing to parents looking for answers, Gene finally had enough last month. When I heard he stepped down, I called county officials and pleaded. This is not a guy you let go. The response: he’s too low on the food chain for us to care about. If that’s the case, our food chain is truly messed up. This is precisely the kind of guy we need to care about. Gene’s not crying himself to sleep. He has a life now beyond the seven-

days-a-week PALS existence. He is getting married later this year. He’s working out, caring for his soon-to-be stepkids. Most of all, he sounds happy. Even without a job currently, Gene sounds more alive than I’ve heard him in years. Us parents and the machine that is the county sapped that life out of him. Gene should not be bagging groceries, though he’ll do it if that’s what it means to pay the bills. We’ll all be better off if some nonprofit or children’s program snatches him up. I know jobs are hard to come by these days. But if you’re looking for a tireless worker with a gigantic heart and a resume full of tireless dedication, call or email me. Have I got the guy for you. M

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BACK TO BASICS Q&A

Teresa Wade left Nashville to help Hilton Head return to its sustainable roots. BY ERINN McGUIRE

eresa Wade once sang at the landmark Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tenn. Now she’s singing a different tune and turning the spotlight onto sustainability for both consumers and businesses on Hilton Head Island. The former country singer and Georgia native founded Experience Green, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to increase stewardship of the environment, connect people, and grow economic prosperity through education and outreach.

Wade puts it more simply, “It’s a matter of the greater good. As the population increases, the land mass and the amount of water stay the same. In the end, this is not about politics ... it’s really everyone’s issue.” Continues on page 24 >>

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The Port Royal Sound Foundation is dedicated to the betterment and conservation of the connected waters and lands of our unique salt marsh ecosystem, the Port Royal Sound Estuary. We are excited to announce, the Port Royal Sound Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future home and Marine Education Center will be located on Lemon Island, the heart of the Port Royal Sound. Join us and help build the excitement! Learn how you can connect at www.portroyalsoundfoundation.org

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Continued from page 24 When she speaks about sustainability, Wade does so with an enthusiasm that is as infectious as a good tune. And coming from Nashville, Wade knows both. It was there that she began to champion green initiatives, while hitting the stage as one of country music’s rising talents. “Music has always been a big part of my life and it always will be,” she said. “There was a shift in the (music) industry and a part of me lost that connection to community.” While her music afforded her some amazing experiences—including entertaining Olympic athletes, performing at NASCAR events and writing nine of the 10 songs on her album, “The Real Thing,”—it wasn’t enough and Wade wanted more.

So, she stepped away from the microphone and hit the books, returning to Belmont University in Nashville where she received her MBA. She further honed her skills by earning a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Sustainability from the Institute for Sustainable Practice at Lipscomb University. “I saw how big corporations were investing in sustainability, and I looked at resource scarcity and all the things that are facing us, and the more that that I learned, the more I fell in love,” she said. Eventually, the ocean pulled her to the coast and about two years ago she permanently moved to Hilton Head Island. “I came for the same reasons other people come here,” she said. “I wanted to live at the beach and make a fresh start. I was attracted to Hilton Head

“While the island is certainly very environmentally

sensitive, it’s not sustainable. It’s sort of lost its way.” because of its sense of community, but in some ways Hilton Head has its own challenges. While the island is certainly very environmentally sensitive, it’s not sustainable. It’s sort of lost its way.” Wade would like Hilton Head to find its way back to its roots, to the vision first created by Charles Fraser and his design and concepts surrounding the Sea Pines community. Wade says she’d like to continue to carry on Fraser’s legacy. In a greater sense, she’d like to see that legacy take hold island-wide, a mission she’s fulfilling as part of the island’s Sustainability Advisory Committee (see our Green Feature, page 46, for the full story on the SAC).

Wade’s push to bring both community and businesses together will converge again during the second Earth Day Celebration at Shelter Cove Community Park April 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “This will be the first zero-waste effort on the island,” Wade said. “We will be measuring and monitoring items that are recyclable, reusable or compostable.” Visitors won’t see Styrofoam, and paper will be given out sparingly. Vendors will be asked to haul off any trash created. “It’s a really big effort,” Wade said.

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The party of the year

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The Hilton Head Monthly Readersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Choice Awards Party at Hilton Head Country Club drew a huge crowd in celebration of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best. And not to toot our own horn, but the party raised more than $1,000 for Volunteers in Medicine in the process.

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Here came the brides

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Monthlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilton Head Bridal Show brought a bevy of beautiful brides to Hampton Hall where they enjoyed vendors (including the photobooth you see along the side there, and the ice sculpture below), plus enjoyed harp music and a stunning bridal fashion show from the Porcupine.

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MARCH SPMA EVENTS 1s t - Op era “The Mer m aid an d th e Pr in ce” 3rd - Yo ut h Ar ts Fe 12:30 pe rf or m st, an ce 11th - St. Patr ick’s Day Pa rade 20th - Sc ien ce Fa ir

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A VINE TIME Uncork the Festival served as the official prelude to the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, and locals flocked to Bomboras Grill for a sampling of different reds and whites.

BALL GAMES The Chamber Ball brought out some of the area’s finest, dressed to the nines. Pictured at right, the Alice Doughtie Good Citizenship Award went to Betsy Doughtie (far left) and Ida Martin (center). Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka (far right) congratulated the winners. Chuck Laine and Franny Gerthoffer

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Zonta woman of the year Gloria LaCoe

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Lois Lewis, at right, Sue West Educator of the Year

WE ARE MARSHAL - OK, JUST ONE OF US IS The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade (represented here by Kim Capin, left, chair of the parade planning committee) held a press conference to honor new Grand Marshal Tom Peeples (center) and to thank new sponsor Merchant Service Center (owner Joe Roces is pictured at right).

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MACMURRAY/ ELLIS ď ´ Allyson Kate MacMurray and Michael Holland Ellis. Married July 15, 2011. Ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church. Reception at Sea Pines Country Club. Photography by Bill Edmunds.

SPARGUR/MASIELLO Lindsey Spargur and Rob Masiello. Married at the Shore House at The Hilton Resort on Oct. 28, 2011. Photography by John Bracket..

BABYLON/REDMAN Keenan Babylon and Sandra Redman. Married Oct. 7 Ceremony at the Sea Pines Beach Club. Reception at the Plantation Club in Sea Pines. Photography by Rob Kaufman.

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SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM To submit photos and announcements, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “Weddings.”

 KIDNER/PIETRO Amanda Kidner and Rico Pietro. Married Nov. 25, 2011. Ceremony and reception at Sea Pines Country Club. Photography by Solid Rock Photos.

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Kristen Shenkus and Brendan Westlund. Married Oct. 15, 2011 Ceremony at Westminster Hall in Baltimore. Photography by Robin Lerner.

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Leigh Ann Hopper and Andrew Charles Kolb. Married on Nov. 12, 2011. Ceremony at Holy Family Catholic Church. Reception at Harbour Town. Photography by John Brackett.

reichel/hawk q Morgan Reichel and John Hawk. Married Nov. 12, 2011. Ceremony at Providence Presbyterian Church. Reception at Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Plantation. Photography by Diana Daley.

u Cullis/ Bourassa Ed Cullis and Marie Bourassa. Married Oct 14, 2011. Beachfront ceremony at Coligny beach. Photography by Rob Kaufman.

berkes/levkoff ď ° Bonnie Berkes and Julian Levkoff. Married on May 12, 2011 at The Marlow House in Marietta, Georgia. Photography by A Day in the Life Photography 32

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Scoggins/Tucker u Chuck Scoggins and Terra Tucker. Married No. 5, 2011. Ceremony and reception at Windows on the Waterway. Photography by Belle Rouge Studio.

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Bluffton 2.0 The Lowcountry’s highest tech comes to the sleepy little town on the May. BY SALLY MAHAN PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

ould Bluffton become a mini-Silicon Valley? Local officials and Clemson University certainly hope so. The town has joined with Clemson’s Institute for Economic and Community Development to create a “technology village” in Bluffton. The goal of this nonprofit public/private three-year pilot program is to diversify the local economy and create a breeding ground for technology companies, which would translate into new businesses and new jobs in Bluffton. “If you look at the Kauffman Foundation (which promotes and studies entrepreneurship) and the Small Business Administration, their annual reports suggest in excess of 60 percent of new jobs come from small, emerging companies,” said Karl Kelly, director of Commercialization and Technology Incubation at Clemson. “We believe that it’s essential to help progressive small businesses thrive.”

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“We believe that it’s essential to help progressive small businesses thrive.” The 1,400-square-foot space inside CareCore National’s offices will house workstations, white boards, TVs, and conference tables when finished, according to COO Kevin Ryan.

To that end, this “incubator” will be a place for small technology businesses to access hands-on help with product development, marketing, identification of financing, employee recruitment, building corporate relationships and more. Participants will also have access to research and professionals at the Regional Entrepreneurial Development Center in Columbia. “We’ve developed a combination of support mechanisms, training programs and consultants to support technology companies,” said Kelly. “Another component is the web. Part of the problem with the web is that there’s too much information. It takes days to sort through that. We sort that out and have built a library of online resources to help in market research, developing business plans and more. The overall approach is a very effective cost delivery model.” The program is financed by a combination of public and private dollars. For instance, the town of Bluffton has committed $50,000 over three years and will also fund a director for the new center. The goal, however, is to move the funding of the program completely into the private sector. Meanwhile, Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka hopes to see the program bring new business to the community. “The incubator will be a place where the region’s underserved fledgling entrepreneurs can get support so that their ideas can be nurtured and grow into local and regional businesses,” she said in a press release. Kelly agreed, saying that “the program is designed to support technology in non-traditional areas. Historically, tech companies have developed 36

in urban, metropolitan areas. We wanted to develop a model that would be available to towns across South Carolina.” The program will be operated by a seven-member board of public and private leaders, called the Bluffton Technology Corporation, Inc. Members were chosen by the Bluffton Town Council. That board will choose participating companies in areas such as energy, life sciences, water resources, defense, advanced materials and agricultural-related discoveries. The technology incubator will be housed in the CareCore National offices at the Buckwalter Place Tech Park. The now-deceased Don Ryan, chair and CEO of CareCore, offered the space for the program. His son, Kevin, CareCore president and COO, is carrying on that spirit of giving back to the community and promoting the local economy. “CareCore recognized the opportunity that this presented,” said Kevin Ryan. “At CareCore we talked a lot about the need for a center like this in the Bluffton area. This is a great opportunity for economic development and for us to be part of the solution. “Many young companies are on cusp of something great,” he said. “Supporting that can only be good for Bluffton.” A grand opening of Bluffton’s and Clemson University’s “Building the Technology Village” project will be held on March 19. M Editor’s note: As Monthly was going to press, the search for an executive director was nearing an end. Visit www.hiltonheadmonthly.com for updates on who will lead the technology village.

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on the move

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SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS To submit briefs, personnel updates and announcements, email editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “On The Move.”

Ciccarelli

acquisitions Greenwood Communities & Resorts, owner of Palmetto Dunes

Mollica

McKinney

Allen

Oceanfront Resort, has acquired Dunes Marketing Group, one of the oldest and largest real estate companies on Hilton Head Island. The acquisition will expand Greenwood’s Hilton Head Island services to include real estate sales and will add a fully-integrated real estate sales force to the company’s team. It will also allow Palmetto Dunes to better connect with property owners within the resort, and likewise, Dunes Marketing Group will have increased capabilities to interact with visitors to one of Hilton Head’s busiest destinations. Dunes Marketing Group has a 30-year history with Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, serving as Greenwood’s exclusive real estate agency on Hilton Head Island. It is the top real estate brokerage firm in Palmetto Dunes, Leamington and Shelter Cove. The company, which currently works with 50 realtors and expects to grow, has sold $5 billion of real estate since its founding in 1979.

HIRES / promotions Interior Motives welcomes its new showroom manager, Susan Ciccarelli.

Tosky

Henderson

The following agents have all joined Keller Williams Realty: Fran Mollica comes to the firm after owning her own real estate business on Hilton Head for over 25 years. Jen Correll is the new director of agent services. Jeri Hollifield has been promoted to executive assistant to the leadership team and was previously the director of agent services. Ken Hiatt has joined KW as an exclusive buyer agent. Hiatt has 14 years experience.

The Whole Home The Whole Home has opened in Bluffton, offering a unique collection of antiques, accessories and rarities by two designers/world travelers David W. Toft and Wyatt Stone. Located in the Discount Fabric building, where S.C. 278 meets S.C. 170, hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 843-706-7110.

Fran McKinney has joined the mortgage division at BNC Bank as vice president, mortgage consultant. With over 20 years of specialized experience in residential and construction lending, McKinney will offer a wide variety of mortgage products and services. Brandon Carter has been named executive chef at Palmetto Bluff. In his new role, Carter will oversee all aspects of resort dining including room service, catering, special events, Palmetto Bluff ’s signature River House Restaurant, May River Grill, Canoe Club Restaurant and Buffalo’s. Carter will complement the property’s Lowcountry culinary traditions with his modern twist on Southern American-style cuisine. Jane Inglis has been named Hilton

Head Preparatory School’s new head of the lower school and will begin her duties July 1. Inglis has been a teacher in the lower school at Hilton Head Prep since 1985 when it merged with Montessori School of Hilton Head, where she was an administrator for three years. Billy Wood Appliance is proud to announce that Jeremy Press has been named general manager. Press has extensive experience working with the top appliance manufacturers as well as many project partners involved in the home development and renovation industry.

Lea Allen has joined The Alliance Group Realty located in The Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island. Allen began her real estate career in 1986 at Haig Point on Daufuskie Island, then later became the sales manager and broker of record for the development. Over the past 15 years Allen has been a top-producing realtor on Hilton Head, receiving numberous awards for her production, including the Lifetime Distinguished Sales Award and the Re/Max Hall of Fame. Danielle Tosky has recently been promoted to director of member services and group sales and Oldfield Club. Tosky will help promote Discover Oldfield tours and packages that include golf, fishing, hunting and more. Jennifer Henderson has been promoted to membership director at Oldfield Club. Jennifer will help drive sales of resident memberships and newly formed non-resident memberships of golf, sports club and Outfitters Center.

Golfer’s Guide has named Glenn Klepchick president and COO. A veteran of the interactive advertising and new media arena, Klepchick will assume the reigns and forge the future direction for the two-decade-old digest publication and flourishing online golf portal business. Golfer’s Guide publishes 20 localized golf Continues on page 38 >> March 2012

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reference guides, Golfer’s Guide Lifestyles Magazine and maintains a number of online golf portals and golf discount sites; and provides marketing and advertising services to more than 1,800 golf courses across the United States and Canada. Chez Michelle Salon is pleased to announce that Amy Lee Thompson has joined its team. Thompson relocated from Charlotte, N.C., where she was an accomplished hair stylist for over 16 years. She brings extensive experience in cutting, coloring and waxing and is now directing her talents in this full-service Paul Mitchell Focus Salon. Jerry Ashmore has been promoted to branch manager for the Beaufort branch office of employee-owned The Greenery, Inc. landscaping company. Ashmore has been with The Greenery for over 11 years, starting as a residential account supervisor in Sun City. His most recent position working with commercial customers in Beaufort, including the Beaufort Waterfront Park, 303 Associates and Lenora Park in Port Royal. Erik Baker, MD, a board-certified internist, has joined Beaufort Memorial’s Bluffton Primary Care, and is now available to see patients at Bluffton Medical Services in Westbury Park. Dr. Baker comes to Beaufort Memorial from Jamestown, NY, where he was in private practice for the past 12 years. To learn more about Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners and its network of physicians visit www.bmhsc.org.

AWARDS, appointments and CERTIFICATIONS Christina Forbis with Charter One

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Realty has recently earned her South Carolina real estate broker license. A broker’s license represents completion of a total of 150 hours of classroom instruction which includes 60 hours of advanced real estate principles and practices and at least three years practicing

real estate. Forbis has been a successful realtor since 2005; she is short-sale and foreclosure certified and serves on the professional standards and real estate enhancement committees. Coastal Carolina Hospital has

earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in hospitals. The accreditation award recognizes Coastal’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards. Memory Matters, a local nonprofit organization, approved a new slate of officers at its annual meeting on Jan. 16. Joan Webster will serve as the president of the board, Sheila Mahony as vice president, David Rose as treasurer and Dennis Nelson as secretary. In addition, three new board members joined Memory Matters for three-year terms: Melissa Azallion Esq., Cindy Reed and James Hartley Smith. The Sandbox—An Interactive Children’s Museum announces its new officers for 2012: president, Norm Argast; vice president, Jim Gant; secretary, Miki Shimada; and treasurer, Jason Stevens. Hilton Head Heroes would like to announce the members of its 2012 board of directors. The board of directors is made up of Gregg and Lindy Russell, co-founders, Mark Brenneman, Nancy Conder, Velinda Fisher, Paul Griz, Marilyn Healy, Nancy Kelly, Lisa Medford, Cindy Tuttle, Steve Wilson and Susan Woods. Hilton Head Heroes is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings families with children suffering from life-threatening illnesses to Hilton Head Island for a resort vacation. The Bargain Box at 546 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce its board of trustees for 2012: president, Sheila Shkor; vice president, Loretta

Garreau; secretary, Linda Vingelen;

Treasurer, Penny Wallhaus; Board members, Desiree Kinley, Michelle Schwind, Ginny Storin, Sandi Clark, Rosemarie Wagner, Kaye Scott, Laurie Sandusky, Terry Delling, Joyce Horton, Cheryl Echols, Hannah Reinmuth, Pat Eden, and Karen Edwards.

NEW FACES, NEW PLACES Owner Jennifer Jaffe welcomes you to Body Precision, which features coaching and training to improve metabolism. As a certified personal trainer, Jaffe offers instruction on reaching fitness goals or even improving golf or tennis scores. Call 843-415-1646 to schedule an appointment. Body Precision is located in the Sea Pines Center. Dr. Moshe Dekel, a board-certified OB/

GYN from New York, has been practicing alternative medicine for the past 12 years and has recently started seeing patients in Bluffton. He also has offices in Hilton Head and Beaufort, as well as in Savannah, Ga. Dekel specializes in bio-identical hormones for men and women, breast thermography (a non-compression, non-radiation alternative to mammography), digestive issues, thyroid and adrenal problems, fatigue, stress and emotional issues, energetic biofeedback medicine, homeopathy and pain management. For more information, call Dr. Dekel at 516-817-1770, or visit www.drdekel.com. Carolina Cigars recently moved from

Festival Centre to open at its new location mid-island in South Island Square. Carolina Cigars is located at 841 William Hilton Parkway, Suite Q, one half mile south of the entrance to Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 843-681-8600. M

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Buy local Home-grown stocks, revisited

hree years ago we reviewed the top five publicly traded companies, measured by market capitalization, with headquarters in South Carolina. At that time we were in the depths of the recession, and financial markets seemed near collapse. This month we’ll take time to revisit the companies to see how they and their investors have fared, whether their rankings have changed, and if “buying local” has been a sensible investment strategy. SCANA (SCG), is a Fortune 500 holding company which generates, transmits and distributes electricity and natural gas to customers in South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina. Headquartered in Cayce, SCG has extensive holdings in nuclear, coal, hydro, oil, gas and biomass power sources. With more than 129 million shares outstanding and a market capitalization of $5.84 billion, SCANA remains South Carolina’s largest publicly held company. The stock, recently priced at $45 per share, provides an attractive dividend yield of 4.3 percent. When we last looked at SCG in 2009, it had fallen as low as $27 per share in the midst of the recession, but has since recovered and has recently traded in the range of $34 to 45. The stock returned 11.1 percent in 2009, 12.8 percent in 2010, and 15.8 percent last year, and the company has a good history of increasing dividends as well. www.scana.com

Sonoco (SON), with corporate headquarters in Hartsville, kept its place as South Carolina’s secondlargest public company, with $3.129 billion in market value. SON was founded in 1899, known then as the Southern Novelty Company, and over the years has grown into a global leader in the areas of packaging and container products, with operations in more than 35 countries and more than 19,000 employees. Its stock recently sold at $33 per share, sports a yield of 3.6 percent and has been paying dividends since 1929. Sonoco’s markets are economically sensitive; the stock suffered steep declines in 2007 and 2008 but has since recovered strongly, posting gains of 31 percent in 2009, 18.9 percent in 2010 and 1.3 percent in 2011. www.sonoco.com AVX Corp. (AVX) is our third-largest publicly held firm, with a market cap of $2.235 billion. Headquartered in Fountain Inn, AVX was founded in 1972, and is majorityowned by Kyocera Corp. Its products are primarily passive components and interconnectivity components used in electronic devices to store, filter and regulate electric energy. When we last wrote about AVX in January 2009 it had been hammered by the recession and had declined more than 39 percent the previous year. In 2009 and 2010, however, patient investors were rewarded with a strong rebound, with gains of 61.6 percent and 23.2 percent

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Blackbaud, Inc. (BLKB) is the sole Lowcountry entry, with headquarters in Charleston, and a market cap of $1.35 billion. Blackbaud was founded in 1981 and has grown into a leading producer of software and network products for the nonprofit sector, with more than 22,000 customers globally. Their software enables charities to increase donations, manage internal finances and connect with their current and potential donor base. Blackbaud is pursuing both internal and external growth strategies; it just completed a $275 million acquisition of Envio, a social network solutions company focused on nonprofits. While the stock lost over half its value in 2008, investors have experienced a robust recovery;

the stock added 78 percent in 2009, 11.5 percent in 2010 and 8.8 percent last year. Blackbaud pays a modest dividend, with a yield of about 1.5 percent. www.blackbaud.com This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new addition to our list is World Acceptance Corp. (WRLD), which edged out Scansource for the fifth-largest South Carolina company. World Acceptance was founded in 1962 with headquarters in Greenville, and has a market cap of $1.076 billion. With more than 4,000 employees and operations in 12 states and Mexico, WRLDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business model is to provide short- and medium-term loans to borrowers with limited access to credit. It does tax preparation and sells various insurance products related to credit as well. While it pays no dividend, the stock has been on a tear since suffering badly through the 2007-2008 recession; investors reaped total returns of 81.3 percent in 2009, 47.4 percent in 2010, and 39.2 percent in 2011. www. WorldAcceptance.com. ROB KAUFMAN / KAUFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

respectively, although the stock fell 15.8 percent in 2011. Currently trading at $13.62 per share, the company pays a dividend yield of 2.2 percent. www.avx.com

Steven Weber is the senior investment advisor for The Bedminster Group. The Bedminster Group provides investment planning, wealth preservation and portfolio management services. The information contained herein was obtained from sources considered reliable. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those from any other source. The discussion of securities in this article should not be construed as a recommendation or solicitation to purchase. March 2012

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The Human Element

Medicine may treat the illness, but nurses treat the patient. By Robyn Passante

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Susan Williams, far left, leading a nursing class at USCB. Williams helped create the nursing program at USCB six years ago.

t’s perhaps an oversimplification to say that a doctor heals us, while a nurse cares for us. Still, many agree that the “care” in health care is defined by the nurse’s role in our lives. Nurses are there before and after the doctor stops in to diagnose. They are the ones checking our vitals, managing our pain, and talking to us about our families and concerns. It is a business of caring that takes equal parts skill, knowledge and compassion. It was exactly that combination — the ability to administer an injection and hold a hand — that made it the right choice for Susan Williams. “I wanted to share the gifts that I’d been given for helping other people, and I was fascinated by the science of the human body and what our bodies are capable of doing,” said Williams, a professor at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s new nursing program. She thought about going to medical school, but the connection to the human element that nursing offers helped change her course. 42

“Nurses spend far more time with patients than physicians do,” Williams said. “And I liked that facet of nursing, that long-term relationship with patients and families.” Williams got her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Michigan State University in the mid- ’70s, back when the majority of nurses were earning two-year degrees, or being trained and certified through a hospital’s own program. Having gone on to earn a master’s degree from Boston College and a PhD in nursing from the University of South Carolina, Williams clearly believes in the power of advanced education when it comes to her field. Her extensive experience both as a student and instructor of nursing, as well as her many years of practical and management experience in the workforce, made her the perfect fit for the role of consultant when USCB began wading through the process of getting its planned Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program certified and accredited. The four-year program had been in the works

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for nearly a decade; even before the campus was given fouryear-degree granting status, the college fielded inquiry after inquiry about a baccalaureate nursing program. “People who were here before I came on board explained that after USCB opened as a four-year university the most frequent call was around ‘Do you have a nursing program?’ or ‘Do you plan to have a nursing program?’ There was a lot of interest,” Williams said. With guidance from university Chancellor Dr. Jane Upshaw and Development Director Colleen Callahan, Williams took the project’s reins in March 2005, helping to plan the curriculum, gather support, recruit faculty and lay the foundation for a whole new academic discipline at the branch campus. It was no small challenge, but one she was thrilled to take on. “It was an exciting, rewarding, very interesting process to move the program from idea to fruition,” Williams said. With the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s approval, USCB admitted its first group of RN to BSN completion students in the fall of 2007, for certified RNs who had twoyear degrees but wanted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The more involved four-year BSN program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing in January 2008. Creating a new program out of thin air may have been daunting, but it made sense for the community, the college, and the future of health care in general, Williams said. “It’s been a terrific thing for the Lowcountry,” she said. “And long-term I see it having a real significant impact on the quality of nursing here.” That sentiment is not just one of pride in the school’s program where she was the first department chair. Several national studies conducted in recent years have compared the safety and mortality of patients with the education level of nurses, and the results are compelling. “The higher the proportion of baccalaureate and higher nursing staff, the lower the morbidity and mortality statistics for that institution,” Williams said. In response to such studies, in the fall of 2010 the Institute of Medicine, in conjunction with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, released a seminal report on the future of nursing, recommending that by 2020, 80 percent of the nation’s nurses should be baccalaureate-prepared or higher. “That’s a very lofty goal,” said Williams, who is on a South Carolina task force working to implement the institute’s recommendations in the Palmetto State—a goal she says will be “a stretch.” “Nationally, about 60-plus percent of nurses are

baccalaureate-prepared, and in South Carolina that percentage is about half of that,” she said. “USCB will change that. They will change the face of that statistic.” A member of the BSN program’s first graduating class in April 2011, Erica Yurcaba always knew she wanted to get a bachelor’s degree in nursing. But without such a program in Beaufort County, the Beaufort resident had begun taking classes at Technical College of the Lowcountry, working toward an associate’s degree in nursing. When Yurcaba caught wind of a developing BSN program at USCB, she jumped on board. “When I heard they were opening a bachelor’s degree program and I wouldn’t have to drive to Savannah or Charleston to do that, I switched over to USCB to take prerequisite courses there,” she said. When Yurcaba started at USCB, the nursing program was barely up and running. “I kind of took a leap of faith because they weren’t even accredited when I first started there,” she said. “But by the time I applied to be in the nursing program they were accredited.” Earning a degree from a fledgling program with no standing reputation was indeed a leap of faith, but one Yurcaba says paid off handsomely. “It was definitely well worth it. It’s a great program, and I was very fortunate to get in at a great time. First, because the first class wasn’t as competitive as the subsequent classes, since there were fewer people who had applied; and also we had a lot of input into how the program was created. We helped shape the classes, just because it was the first time our classes were taught at the university.” The program may be a startup, but it is challenging: A six-hour nursing class for prelicensure students includes three hours of lecture, three hours of lab work, and 12 hours in a clinical setting — and that’s every week, said Dr. Rose Kearney-Nunnery, department chair. “It’s a nice curriculum; it’s really focused on good health care for individuals, families and groups,” she said. “And we’re trying to recruit very qualified faculty.” Finding nursing faculty is among the biggest challenges USCB is facing, and they aren’t alone, Kearney-Nunnery said. A shortage of nursing instructors stretches across the country, both due to the aging nurse population and the fact that salaries for nurse practitioners are a lot higher than for nursing educators. It takes just the right combination of practical experience and passion for teaching to entice a nurse from the hospital floor to the classroom. Somehow, though, USCB is making it work.

Meet the caregivers

Barbara Conway, CGRN Hilton Head Hospital 2011 Nurse of the Year Endoscopy/Same Day Surgery department A certified gastroenterology registered nurse, Barbara’s true passion is patient care and promoting preventive screenings for colon cancer. Colorectal cancer screening prevents cancer and saves lives. For more information about colon cancer, talk with your doctor.

Shannon M. Lezatte, RT(R), RDMS, RVT Hilton Head Vein Center Shannon is a Registered Vascular Technologist with over 20 years of ultrasound experience. Her training is essential to understanding the complexities of varicose vein pathology. She works closely with the doctor to obtain the best outcomes possible for their patients. Hilton Head Vein Center is also the only vein center in the Hilton Head and Bluffton areas.

Maureen Hawkins, Certified Ophthalmic Technician Bishop Eye Associates With over 30 years of ophthalmology technician experience, Maureen is responsible for all of the counseling and coordination of the cataract surgeries for the practice. partner promotion

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Laura Hawkins, RN Beaufort Memorial Hospital The Bluffton resident was recently recognized by her peers with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national tribute reserved for RNs who go above and beyond the call of duty. She is also the 2011 recipient of Beaufort Memorial’s “You Make a Difference” award.

Susan Hackett, RN Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry Susan is a registered nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco and a Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse. Susan administers prescribed hyperbaric oxygen therapy and monitors patients during their treatment. She is also a Certified Cranio-Sacral Therapist.

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Kearney-Nunnery said its team of nursing instructors includes experts in pediatrics, medical/surgical, women and infants, community health, critical care and acute care. And word is spreading quickly about the program, she said. “The number of applicants have steadily increased over the last three years,” she said. “We had 110 applications for the incoming class last January, and we can only admit 48.” There were 27 students in Yurcaba’s graduating class last spring, and Kearney-Nunnery says they hope to have 34 more graduate in April. “I think that the program here at USCB is a real asset to the community and to the region, because we have very bright students and we are preparing excellent nurses,” Kearney-Nunnery said. “And when we hear back from graduates on how well they’re doing out there, it’s really gratifying.” Yurcaba, who had worked at Beaufort Memorial Hospital during her time at USCB, was hired as a nurse with the medical/surgical unit of the hospital upon graduation. She

works 12-hour overnight shifts three or four days a week and loves it. “I’ve always had a big interest in taking care of the elderly, and my floor is primarily older residents,” she said. “I feel like I have a lot of understanding for them.” Though her mother is also a nurse, Yurcaba always thought she wanted to be a doctor. But she changed her mind, for the same reason Williams did decades earlier. “I decided to do nursing so that I could get to know my patients better and spend more time with them.” And that’s just what her job allows her to do. “I try to be a supportive role in the process, making sure every patient has everything that they need, not just in the hospital but hopefully when they go home,” she said. “Some doctors have known their patients for years and years, but there are a lot of instances where doctors are consulted and come in and don’t know the patient. But I’m there three or four days in a row for 12-hour shifts, so I definitely see these patients get better, or not.” M

The caring continues Retirement? Not for the nurses at ViM By Karen Cerrati

Maybe the most amazing aspect of nursing is the way it goes beyond a calling. It is a lifetime commitment to caring. And that lifetime goes long beyond the day nurses stop drawing a paycheck for what comes naturally. Becky Sharp is one of 70 retired nurses who volunteer regularly at the Volunteers in Medicine’s Clinic on Hilton Head Island. They work with the professional staff and volunteer physicians to provide free health care to the island’s medically underserved population.

Darlene Delaney, CNA The Preston Health Center of The Cypress Twenty years ago, The Preston Health Center opened with two members, a married couple, which Darlene reflects, “I spoiled them rotten.” Today she spoils the members of the Dogwood Neighborhood who need dementia care related services. Her peers describe Darlene as tender, loving, kind, patient and having an in depth knowledge of treating those with dementia. Darlene says, her secret to nursing is “to treat people the way you would want to be treated.” partner promotion

Like her fellow nurses, Becky brings passion, dedication and love for nursing the clinic. “I always knew I wanted to be a nurse,” said Becky, who got her license in 1956. She worked in hospitals through the years as she raised her children in Ohio. She and her husband retired to Hilton Head just a few years before Becky started with VIM in 1998, when the clinic was in its infancy. Today, with physicians in more than 23 medical specialties, the nurses at VIM have a unique opportunity to provide care in many different areas. “At VIM, I do everything, I just love it. We never know what the day will bring. It could be surgery or triage or pediatrics. I work with so many different doctors and see all kinds of medicine,” she said. More than 100 patients are seen at the VIM

Becky Sharp Clinic every weekday morning. VIM’s Director of Patient Care, Julia Copp, said that the importance of the volunteer nurses cannot be overestimated. “We simply couldn’t do it without them.” Some of VIM’s nurses have been volunteering regularly since the clinic opened 1993. Others come when they can. It’s not unusual for a vacationing nurse to arrange in advance to work at VIM when their husbands come down to golf. “The patients are always thanking us,” said Becky. “But it’s us who are so grateful. We are so lucky to do what we love, help people in need and enjoy all the beauty of Hilton Head Island. I can’t think of a better way to retire.”

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Thank You, SCAD

We asked illustration students from the Savannah College of Art and Design to develop “green” art for us, and they delivered! Check out a few of the entries scattered throughout the Green Issue, including this little beauty to the left by Elizabeth Kidder.

This island earth Green is not just a movement. It’s not just a label. It’s not just a way of life. It’s a way forward.

ree hugger. Hippie. Greenie. Granola muncher. Environmentalists, and indeed anyone who has made protection of our environment a priority in their lives, have been called some not-so-nice things over the years. But lately, people are calling them something else: Right. They’re calling them right because, this whole time, they’ve been telling us how much good we can do if we just made it a point to look after this planet. They’re right because changing a few simple things in your daily routine can have an enormous impact.

They’re right because, as the people in our profiles prove, the change you want to see in the world starts with you. Whether it’s Tony Wartko turning the world-famous Sea Pines Resort into a beacon of environmental stewardship, Allen Poulter pioneering the technologies of an eco-friendly tomorrow or the Sustainability Advisory Committee helping the island reclaim its green history, these people are all agents of change. And while we didn’t ask any of them for their thoughts on granola, not a single one of them admitted to Monthly any particular desire to hug a tree. But they’re definitely fans of the planet trees grown on.

GREEN IDEAS Throughout this eco-geekedout section you’ll find earthfriendly amazement like the aquatic art at right. Go to www.hiltonheadmonthly.com to see even more including “5 Things to do with this magazine.” (When you’re finished reading it, of course.)

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BRING ON THE RAIN WHAT IS IT? A sculptural fountain that also recycles rainwater, developed by students in the gifted arts program at Hilton Head Island International Baccalaureate Elementary School alongside Sea Green, a group consisting of artist Amos Hummell, Donavon Schmidt and stormwater specialist Larry Cooke. WHAT DOES IT DO? Water collected by the harvester is used to water many of the potted plants around the elementary school. In phase two of the project, the water will flow through an irrigation system to provide water for a new butterfly garden. PHOTO BY LYNNE HUMMELL

WHERE TO SEE IT? At the IB school.

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Hilton Head entrepreneur has a better solution for solar water heating. BY MARK KREUZWIESER | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

f enthusiasm and personality could heat water, Allan Poulter would be boiling over. The Yorkshire, England, native and 20-plus-year resident of Hilton Head Island has launched a cuttingedge and earth-friendly business that uses the rays of the sun to heat

and sanitize drinking water in residential and commercial uses. Unfortunately, as easy and pleasant as it sounds, Poulter has found himself up the creek and desperately treading water. It seems that government-sanctioned bureaucracies are damming up his efforts.

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Over a barrel What is it? One of Old Town Bluffton’s many rain barrels. WHAT DOES IT DO? Collects rainwater from rooftops within the May River watershed. The Town of Bluffton Rain Barrel/Rain Garden Program, which is funded by a S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Section 319 Grant, is a component of the May River Watershed Action Plan. The $1.2 million grant and town match implement a number of best management practices that will improve water quality in the May River and will reduce stormwater runoff impacting the river.

Poulter’s quest for eco-friendly excellence began when the economy put a hurting on Poulter’s yacht sales business. Looking around for another revenue stream, he ran across the inventive solar-water heating work of Teoh Siang Teik, a Malaysian architect

who had employed his heating system to warm up water in the frigid Indian Himalayas. Poulter—as American Microsolar, Inc.—signed up with Teoh to market the technology in America, and took on three partners, Larry Jordan and Richard

Labrie of Hilton Head, and Macon Sheppard of Charleston. The idea rode the crest of ecofriendly sustainable solutions, and has taken off. Poulter’s system is being used by Happy Cow Creamery in Pelzer, S.C. (happycowcreamery.com). March 2012

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“You know what happens when you heat up a glass container and then put cold water in it. It shatters.” wood you believe? What is it? The hostess stand at the Bluffton Captain Woody’s, made almost entirely out of repurposed materials. REPURPOSED? As in saved from rotting in a landfill, so they can find new life. Those doors came from a Philadelphia fire house and the wood on the hostess stand started out as planks from a dock at Palmetto Bay Marina.

And he is in the process of installing an underground version that will heat the soil of a greenhouse farm near Ridgeland. Closer to home, Poulter’s heater provides the hot water at Market Street Cafe. But in some quarters, both abroad and at home, Poulter is finding a chilly reception from some.

Sunblock He has also tried marketing the system to homeowners on Hilton Head Island, but is running into opposition from property owners’ associations and the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Design Review Board due to the appearance of the system. “One resident of a gated community asked about its use for heating his swimming pool, but the community’s

HOA didn’t like the way it looked,” Poulter said. “Solar-powered water heating also saves a ton of money, especially around here, with rental homes racking up high electricity bills for heating water.” The main roadblock Poulter has encountered is with a nonprofit agency called the Solar Rating & Certification Corp. The agency thus far has refused to certify his solar heating system for residential use; Poulter has moved on to the commercial use of the system. According to the SRCC’s website, the agency advises government agencies and industry on the “development of reliable solar thermal technologies and accountable performance claims.” In other words, Poulter says he and others in the business require the SRCC’s blessings.

“It’s a great conflict of interest,” he said. “Their board and their staff are all involved in the solar industry, and I think they are protecting their interests.” Again, according to the SRCC’s website, “five members of the board represent the solar energy industry, five members represent the public sector, and five members represent general interests (utilities, solutions, research, building industry, etc.”) Its board chairman is Ole Pilgaard, president of Heliodyne Inc., flat-panel-based solar hot water systems manufacturer in California. “What the SRCC is doing to us is making us prove that our vacuum tube solar heating system can stand unavoidable shock, for example, heating the tubes up in the sun and then pouring cold water into them,” Poulter

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said. “You know what happens when you heat up a glass container and then put cold water in it. It shatters.” To get through the impossible test, Poulter used a form of antifreeze, but the SRCC continues to say his system won’t hold water. “We’ll get through them eventually; it’s just going to take a long time.”

GETTING DEEP IN TECHNOLOGY Working similarly to familiar flat solar panels being seen more frequently on rooftops, Poulter’s system uses double-walled tubes that, when filled with cool water, heat water for use in homes and businesses. The system can be used alone or in conjunction with existing water heaters to provide a boost.

Solar water heaters work by “thermosyphon” natural convection, circulating hot water in the collector panels into the insulated hot water tank above. Hot water is lighter, so it rises, while cold water is heavier and sinks. No pumps or motors are involved. The cold water descends from the bottom of the storage tank to the bottom of the collector panel where it is heated up by solar energy. The water rises up the panel as it heats and returns to the tank where it rises to the top of the tank ready for use. Cold water from the main supply passes through the tank, inside a heat exchange coil located inside the tank. The hot water in the tank transfers this solar-generated heat to the water in the coil, resulting in hot water becoming available.

Typical solar water heaters, in common use since about 1976, feature a flat panel collector to catch the sun’s rays to heat water, and are inefficient, Poulter said, because the sun’s rays bounce off the flat glass and lose a significant amount of heat as the heated water is pumped to a storage tank. This calls for electrical backup to keep the water heated. Poulter’s vacuum tube technology improves the collection of the sun’s rays and makes the collectors more efficient, plus it uses a parabolic reflector beneath the collector tubes to catch the sun’s radiation from every possible angle and absorb the maximum amount even on cloudy days. High-tech storage tanks directly above the collector-tube assembly eliminate most loss of heat during transferral to storage.

WORD OF THE DAY refers to a method of passive heat exchange based on natural convection, which circulates liquid without the necessity of a mechanical pump. Its intended purpose is to simplify the pumping of liquid and/or heat transfer by avoiding the cost and complexity of a conventional liquid pump. For more information, point your Internet browser to americanmicrosolar.com and microsolarsystem.com.

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Getting back to our roots Sustainability Advisory Committee members pick up the torch of Hilton Head Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eco-outlook. BY SALLY MAHAN ILLUSTRATION BY BRIDGET HILDEBRANDT

Mark Baker Wood + Partners Peter Kristian Hilton Head Plantation Tony Wartko The Sea Pines Resort Milt Rhodes New Urban Water Works Stu Rodman Beaufort County Council Allen Ward Ward Edwards Teresa Wade Experience Green

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There are few people who would argue with the statement that the lure of Hilton Head Island is directly tied to the environment. After all, when the island was first developed in the 1950s, the goal was to promote and protect our natural resources and beauty.

he questions now are: Have we lost our way? Are we doing enough to protect our island over the coming decades? And what steps can we take as a community to make certain that the original promise to protect our environment is kept for future generations? Those questions and more are being addressed by a recently-formed panel called the Sustainability Advisory Committee. The original idea for the sustainability board came out of the Mayor’s Vision Task Force, which was created by then-mayor Tom Peeples in 2009. The task force met for about 10 months and discussed issues such as improving our local economy, the future of tourism, technological issues, development and revitalization, and more. The 13-member group finished its work in September 2010 and released a 109-page “Vision 2025” report identifying the community’s core values and 11 key recommendations. The first core value identified by the Mayor’s Vision Task Force was to “protect the natural beauty, environmental resources and unique sense of place of our sea island.”

Naturally (no pun intended), the protection of the environment followed. One of the recommendations the task force made was to “appoint a Sustainability Advisory Committee to identify, explore and promote environmental and ‘sustainability’ options, policies and practices.” To that end, the seven-member sustainability committee was created by the Greater Island Council or Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, a nonprofit group of community leaders whose goal is to protect the quality of life on and around Hilton Head Island. The committee is being chaired by Teresa Wade, founder of Experience Green, a Hilton Head organization devoted to “building sustainable communities that benefit the planet, its people and prosperity.” The committee has just started its work, which includes developing strategies to address a variety of topics, including the island’s resource consumption, water quality and supply, waste management, energy consumption and alternative energy sources, transportation, and more. “We’re in the process of determining our top priorities and doing an islandwide assessment,” said Wade. “When we have numbers associated with the

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TIMELINE 2009: Then-Mayor Tom Peeples taps 13 community leaders to serve on the Mayor’s Vision Task Force to “chart the course for the island’s next 50 years.” 2010: The task force looks at the town’s strengths and weaknesses, its core values and its future. Topics include the town’s master plan, the local economy, tourism, technology, development and revitalization, and more. 2011: The task force releases a 109-page report called “Vision 2025,” which includes 11 key strategies to guide the town over the coming decades. 2012: The Greater Island Council, a nonprofit organization of community leaders, implements a task force recommendation and puts together a seven-member Sustainability Advisory Committee to “research, develop and promote sustainable options, policies and practices that enhance Hilton Head Island’s economic, social and environmental performance.”

various topics, we can get a baseline and strategize future goals for five years, 10 years, etc., down the road. “There’s a lot to consider, including our demographics, our challenges, the economy… The key takeaway is that sustainability is integrated and intertwined in our community’s decision-making.” Wade stressed that the group is a “citizens’ committee.” “This committee is working on behalf of the community. We don’t work under the town, and we weren’t appointed by the town. Ultimately, the committee’s recommendations will be presented to the town council for consideration.” But in the meantime, Wade said the committee will be reaching out to others. “As we go forward we want to include multiple stakeholders, including the POAs, the schools, and other community organizations and individuals.” Meanwhile, Wade said she is very pleased and excited about the committee’s work. “It’s so encouraging to see the passion, interest and commitment of this group.” She also believes that the community must be passionate about the future. “When I first came here, I was so impressed with the original idea of Hilton Head. I think that torch kind of got left behind at a certain stage. We want to reignite that passion and get back to the original identity of Hilton Head and to live in harmony with our environment.”

GIRL SCOUTS GO (MINT) GREEN WHAT IS IT? A Thin Mint, the iconic cookie of the Girl Scouts. YEAH, SO? Starting last month, Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina have pledged to be “Forever Green.” This effort lasts all year long and calls on girls to reduce plastic waste, observe Earth Hour and create sustainable rain gardens. March 2012

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The world’s first ecofriendly resort is returning to Earth-friendly form, thanks to a man called “the green wacko.”

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Turning Sea Pines green BY SALLY MAHAN | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

At Sea Pines, it’s the small things—and the big things—that count big time. The 5,000-acre resort has ramped up its green efforts over the last few years to include everything from water and energy conservation to selling oil used in its restaurants to create biofuel. Eco-warrior and facilities manager Tony Wartko is one of the people at the resort who have instituted a wide variety of green policies. “I’m sometimes called the ‘green wacko,’” he said with a chuckle. But it’s no joke that he and other staff members are serious about making sure that the resort is doing everything it can to protect the environment. Here are just a few of the many programs Sea Pines has instituted over the last few years.

GREEN FROM GREEN

“Sea Pines is a great story of taking a comprehensive approach to recycling. They not only handle the basics, they’re also recycling oyster shells, corks...”

Sea Pines has seen a huge return on its recycling efforts. The resort spent $164,000 in waste-hauling costs in 2010. That number was reduced by 24 percent in 2011, “and we expect it to continue to go down this year,” said Wartko. Through a partnership with local recycling firm i2 Recycling, the resort has been leading the way locally in environmental stewardship. “Sea Pines is a great story of taking a comprehensive approach to recycling,” said i2 owner Michael Bennett. “They not only handle the basics, they’re also recycling oyster shells, corks...” The cost of hauling waste has been reduced by recycling everything from batteries to fluorescent lights to refrigeration scraps. In 2011, 45 tons of cardboard were recycled. Wartko said that every ton of cardboard recycled represents 17 trees. The resort also recycled 50 tons of aluminum, plastic and glass in 2011. Sea Pines even recycles all of the chains and used bicycles for rent at the resort. March 2012

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SHAVING OUR PLANET WHAT IS IT? Packaging for Gilette razors made from moldable pulp. SERIOUSLY? Almost completely biodegradable, this packaging uses a proprietary blend of plants including bamboo, sugar cane and bulrush. And it comes from just up the road at Ridgeland’s Be Green packaging. In addition to what you see here, Be Green makes takeout containers for the food service industry, utility trays, plates and more.

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“We also shred and recycle all office paper,” he said. “We want to get to where everyone’s desk has a recycle can and the trash can is in the break room.” Additionally, in January 2011, Sea Pines introduced a recycling center for residents, staff and guests.

REUSING

The resort also recycled 50 tons of aluminum, plastic and glass in 2011.

The three golf courses at Sea Pines contribute to healthy landscaping throughout the resort. “We make sure that all the greenery trimmings at the golf courses are mulched for use by our residents,” said Wartko. “We’re even collecting the coffee grounds from the Harbour Town Bakery to be used as compost.” Sea Pines also composts leftover fruit and vegetables from the bakery. That translates into 20 to 25 pounds a day of compost to be used in the community garden.

It definitely takes a village for a resort as large as Sea Pines to put together its many green initiatives. In addition to all of its staff and upper management chipping in, the following have also helped in those efforts: Allen Ward, Ward Edwards Teresa Wade, Experience Green Mike Bennett and Todd Crawford, i2 Recycle

Jim Meachan, Fisher Recycling Seacoast Security Shredding Pat Rooney, Patrick Rooney Associates

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Even table centerpieces are being made with reusability in mind. For instance, during last year’s Heritage golf tournament, the centerpieces at a variety of events were made from herbs. Some of those herbs were given to staff to take home and replant.

WATER AND RUNOFF Between its six restaurants, its bakery, Harbour Town, three golf courses and the Inn at Harbour Town, a lot of water is used for a lot of purposes. Wartko said the goal is to capture and reuse as much of that water as possible. “For instance, we recapture about 167 gallons of water a day from the ice machine at the Plantation Club and use that to irrigate some of the land,” he said. And, the watering is powered by solar pump. At the bakery, they capture two gallons of water an hour to be used for watering around the area. Plus, all of the golf course watering is done with non-potable water supplied by the South Island Public Service District.

GOLF COURSES AND THE MARINA With its three golf courses and the Harbour Town Yacht Basin marina, the potential for damage to the environment is great. But Sea Pines has worked hard to protect these environmentally sensitive areas. The marina has earned a “Clean Marina” designation under a program administered by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Office of

MADE TO RECYCLE WHAT ARE THEY? A watering can made from recycled granola wrappers and a plant caddy made from recycled drink pouches. It’s basically like recycling the rear footwell of a minivan. SERIOUSLY? Yup. The Eco-Terra Watering Can by Plastec is made in the USA from recycled granola bags. It will be available in select True Value, Ace Hardware and independent garden centers in spring for an approximate retail price of $5.99-$9.99. The Terra Stone Plant Caddy by Plastec is made in the USA from recycled drink pouches and will be available in Target, Wegmans and select True Value, Ace Hardware and independent garden centers in spring.

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Ocean and Coastal Resource Management and the S.C. Marine Association. Meanwhile, Sea Pines’ three golf courses have earned the “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” designation, much of that due to the work of Jim Cregan, the superintendent of the Heron Point and Ocean courses. The golf courses had to meet standards on chemical control, the use of water resources, habitat protection and protection of environmentally sensitive areas, and controlling runoff. They’ve even installed bird houses, including some for purple marlins, a breed that helps with mosquito control.

SELLING POINTS

“We recapture about 167 gallons of water a day from the ice machine at the Plantation Club and use that to irrigate some of the land.”

The Inn at Harbour Town has taken several steps to preserve the environment. It offers its guests the option of not having their towels and linens washed daily, encouraging reuse in order to conserve water and energy. It also uses products from the Molton Brown amenity line, which are never tested on animals. The Inn also offers recycling in-house and for its guests. In sales, cognizance of the environment is taking center stage. “Many of the businesses that come here as groups want pitchers of water, no Styrofoam,” said Wartko. He added that, internally, they are also finding ways to recycle, reuse and reduce. “Most of our sales kits have flash drives rather than pamphlets, so we’ve greatly reduced our printed material,” he said. Wartko said Sea Pines should be at the forefront when it comes to protecting the environment. “We’re protecting that circle of life. People want to come here to see our birds and alligators, to ride bikes and go on kayak tours. That’s what makes this space so special. We want to be good stewards of our environment.” M

ROAD TO EFFICIENCY WHAT IS IT? Palmetto Electric’s new Chevy Volt.

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WHAT DOES IT DO? Other than get 35 miles per gallon? It serves as a reminder of Palmetto Electric’s commitment to providing cleaner energy. Palmetto Electric President and CEO G. Thomas Upshaw called it a “demonstration of our continuing support for ‘green,’ environmentally friendly, energy-efficient technologies.”

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RENOVATING THE ‘GREEN’ WAY BY MARK KREUZWIESER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN McMANUS

Tour a Sea Pines home that is one part architectural work of art, one part relaxing getaway and one part gateway to a sustainable future.

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Roll out the welcome mat. Want to see your home in our Home Discovery feature? e-mail editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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When Duane Constantino’s Bay 10 Ventures began renovating a home in Baynard Cove Club, the plan was to keep approximately half of the existing structure; but it didn’t take long before Constantino, architect Terry Rosser and the owners realized that they needed to start essentially from scratch.

he home was demolished. What was put up in its place is helping to redefine what a home can be. Constantino’s and Rosser’s task was the epitome of duality: The owners wanted their new home to blend in with other homes in the community yet possess its own identity, the living spaces were to be modern yet comfortable, and the landscaping was to be handin-glove with the surrounding natural beauty of Sea Pines. But that’s not what makes this house so special. The owners had another interesting caveat. They wanted their home to bloom “green” wherever possible. Sustainable alternatives, energy conservation and cutting-edge technology were mandated, though without being ostentatiously obvious. Bay 10 Ventures was able to “secure a high Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ranking, ultimately reaching the platinum level,” Constantino said. “The project also was just recognized by the Lutron Company for the Best Green/Energy Project. This was awarded at the most recent Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association convention.” This included an environmental control system that monitors, measures and controls energy use; a sophisticated Lutron lighting dimming and shade control system geared towards maximizing efficiency in the home’s windows, shades, lighting and fans; an underground cistern that captures rain and runoff water; and a stateof-the-art irrigation system that pinpoints watering spots. We aren’t done yet. A system of solar hot water panels provide the energy for the home’s water heater and the hydronic floor heating. Any heat left over is piped to the community’s swimming pool. High-efficiency propane boilers provide heat-source backup for the water heater. Much of the lighting design makes use of the latest LED technology, Constantino said. Cabinetry, millwork materials and interior finishes by Marshland Millworks and Cabinetry were selected for their green attributes. The accent wood used for the exterior detailing is reclaimed old-growth, “sinker” cypress, and the entry door is constructed of reclaimed oak barn siding. 64

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A system of solar hot water panels provide the energy for the home’s water heater and the hydronic floor heating. Any heat left over is piped to the community’s swimming pool.

And to have a little more creative fun, the owners and contractors formed and cast the service yard walls and entry fence with an interpretation of the indigenous oyster shell tabby construction. “The service yard incorporates two water features that are interesting unto themselves, as well as oxygenating the koi pond and masking any air conditioning sound emanating from the service yard,” Constantino said. “The koi pond is spanned by a sinker cypress curving bridge, which incorporates some interesting lighting effects.” “We developed a very pleasant and productive team atmosphere as we moved through the detailed decision-making” Costantino said. “It was a very evolutionary process.” The metamorphosis obviously was a success—this amazing Baynard Cove home was recently awarded the Hilton Head Island Home Builders Association’s Lighthouse Award for construction excellence and quality. M

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A new home

The Lowcountry Home & Garden Show moves across the bridge. By Ashley Feaster Special to Hilton Head Monthly

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hether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a prospective homebuyer or a homeowner in search of ideas to spruce up your home, the 2012 Lowcountry Home & Garden Show and Parade of Homes Tour, March 23-25 at its new location in Bluffton at the Buckwalter Recreation Complex, is the place to start for ideas and inspiration. More than 80 exhibiting home and garden experts will showcase the latest in home improvement, interior design and landscaping, plus creative do-it-yourself workshops, cooking demonstrations from local and nationally recognized celebrity chefs, and dozens of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest custom homes and communities on tour. Admission to both the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show and Parade of Homes Tour is free, as is parking at the recreation complex. Visitors to the 27th annual show will find exhibits and local experts offering the latest in new technology and timeless quality for anyone building, buying or remodeling a home. Decorators, flooring specialists, kitchen and bath experts, landscape and hardscape professionals, as well as builders and remodelers are just a handful of the offerings at this popular show. Bring your floor plans, measurements and ideas with you, and tap into the expertise of the many local professionals who will be on hand throughout the show to answer the toughest home improvement questions and explain how their products and services work.

Free Workshops for All Interests Attend one of the many free workshops and seminars being offered by local experts each day of the show. The zealous gardener will not want to miss out on daily gardening and landscape workshops presented by Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery, including one on how to create the perfect container garden. If decorative painting is your passion, be sure check out artist Matthew Mullally who will provide decorative painting tips for transforming dated cabinetry and furniture. Continues on page 71 >>

For more information about the show, to sign up for show updates or to learn more about special exhibitor promotions and giveaways being offered at the show, visit www. LowcountryHomeandGardenShow.com

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SHOW TIMES: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 24 12-5 p.m. March 24 Location: Buckwalter Recreation Complex 905 Buckwalter Parkway Bluffton, South Carolina 29910 Directions: Located at 905 Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton – 3.5 miles south of U.S. 278 and 0.7 miles south of Bluffton Parkway and Hampton Hall. From U.S. 278, take Buckwalter Parkway 3.5 miles. Make a right into the main complex entrance marked “Beaufort County Buckwalter Recreation Center.” Parking: Parking is available and free at the Buckwalter Recreation Complex. Should the complex parking lot become full, a courtesy shuttle will run during show hours from a satellite lot located on McCracken Circle, which is located directly across the street from the Buckwalter Recreation Complex. Show staff will be located at the entrance of Buckwalter Recreation Complex to provide parking assistance. Admission Cost: Free and open to the public

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And for all the foodies out there, this year’s show will feature daily cooking demonstrations from top chefs including chef Orchid Paulmeier from season seven of Food Network Star and Executive Chef Lee Lucier from Robert Irvine’s Eat! and Nosh restaurants. Learn everything from how to pick the right type of flowers and plants for your landscape to choosing the best wine for your dinner. Check the programming schedule on page 74 for daily workshops and times.

Kids’ Zone to offer fun for entire family Bring the kids! This year’s show will welcome back our “Kids’ Zone” on Saturday and Sunday, where children can enjoy arts and crafts, activities and workshops tailored to their age group. Additionally, a Lowe’s “Build and Grow Clinic” will be at the show from 12-4 p.m. March 24, giving kids of all ages the opportunity to construct and decorate their very own “Lowebot.”

Parade of Homes Tour offers peek beyond the gates Step inside some of the Lowcountry’s finest homes on the 2012 Parade of Homes Tour, taking place in conjunction with the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show. This self-guided tour will feature more than 20 of the area’s most amazing custom homes and communities, including Sea Pines, Colleton River, Hampton Lake, Oldfield and more. Tour hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24 and 12-5 p.m. March 25. This tour is free and open to all – pick up your Parade of Homes Tour Guide with directions, map and gate pass available at the front entrance of the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show.

More to the show than ever before The Lowcountry Home & Garden Show has something in store for everyone. In addition to the annual exhibits, the home tours and the do-it-yourself workshops, attendees will not want to miss out on a delicious lunch from Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen. Additionally, if Sunday is your day to attend, be sure to check out a special Bluffton Farmer’s Market being held at that day’s show. And finally, get ready for a change of season by picking out your spring flowers during Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery’s spring flower sale. It is with great pride and satisfaction that the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association brings you this exciting annual event, as we work to help residents throughout the area attain and maintain the home of their dreams. Enjoy the Show! Editor’s note: Ashley Feaster is the executive officer for the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association.

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Appearing at the Home Show Advanced Lift Solutions

Elevator Lift Systems, Inc.

Southern Foam & Coatings, Inc.

Coastal Insulation of Bluffton

Coastal Companies 3M

ARS / American Residential Services

AGC Gutter Company

Storm Stoppers The Plywood Alternative

RhinoShield by Georgia Coatings

Hilton Head Exterminators

Window Man & More

Liberty Wallcoverings and Window Blinds

AllCare Tree Surgery

Screenmobile of Hilton Head

Abbey Floor Fashion

K. Hovnanian Homes of SC, LLC

Culligan Water Conditioning of the Low Country

WoodTech Cabinets, LLC

Ecofoam Insulation & Coatings Systems

Floors to Go, LLC

Commercial Flooring & Design Services, Inc.

HomeWerx Roofing

Home South Architectural

Lang’s Heating & Air Conditioning

Servpro of Beaufort County

Custom Audio Video

Aqua Blue Pools

Neu-Homes LLC

South Carolina Bank & Trust

Service Experts Heating and Air

EntryPoint Door Transformations & Pearsall’s Projects

Dean Custom Air

Energy One America

Palmetto Electric Cooperative

Bath Fitter

Ecowater of the Lowcountry

Bluffton Farmers Market

Palmetto Exterminators & Palmetto Mosquito Control

Bluffton Today

Presitge Stone/Heating & Air

American Paving Design, LLC

Foskey Heating and Air

Interior Motives Design

Taylor’s Quality Landscape Supply

EnviroFOAM Technologies, Inc.

Savannah Comfort

Porch Outfitters

More Space Place

Galbreath and Sons Heating & Air

Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery

Lowcountry Finishes Painting & Carpentry

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2012 Workshop Schedule

Friday, March 23

1:30 PM Container Gardens: A new dimension to home and landscape, by Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery 2:45 PM Steps to avoiding the nightmare remodel, by the Hilton Head Area HBA Remodelers Council

Saturday, March 24

11:00 AM Curb Appeal: Surefire ways to increase the value of your home, by Randy Fix of Gateway Realty 12:15 PM Cooking with Executive Chef Lee Lucier of Robert Irvineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eat! and contributor to The Food Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Impossible 1:30 PM Landscape Therapy: Remodeling atired landscape, by Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery 2:45 PM Cabinet & Furniture Facelift: Transforming dated cabinets and furniture with decorative painting, by Matthew Mullally, Decorative Painter & Artist

Sunday, March 25

12:30 PM Cooking with celebrity chef Orchid Paulmeier of season seven of Food Network Star 1:45 PM Nursery School: Selecting the right flowers and plants for your landscape by Sunshine Hardscape, Landscape & Nursery

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Palmy Nights Collection from Mariposa

Pretty Papers and Gifts

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It’s your lucky Day at The Salty Dog with St. Patty Hats and Recycled T-Shirts!

The Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory 67 Arrow Road, Hilton Head Island 843-842-6331 • saltydog.com

One-of-a-kind jewelry uniquely handcrafted in sterling silver with freshwater pearls and/or semi-precious gemstones. It’s art you can wear!

Designs by Cleo

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It’s Healthy. It’s Green. It’s Art.

J Banks Retail

35 Main Street, Hilton Head Island 843.682.1745 • jbanksdesign.com

A kaleidoscope of color—cut-out, reclaimed, flip-flop material makes a bright and durable floor mat. Made by artisans benefited by fair trade.

Loggerheads, LLC

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DREAM of living in a tree house? Thanks to designer Kermit Huggins, 7 Ladson Court in Hilton Head Plantation will fulfill your dreams. 3rd floor crows nest and sundeck plus an outstanding view of moss draped hardwoods, palmettos, and the Marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. 3 BR, LR, DR, Kit/Fam Rm, 2nd floor library and office plus much more. Check out 7 Ladson Court – you will be glad you did! $885,000

PRIVATE PARADISE on Hilton Head Island with pool, hot tub and expansive screened porch - a great location for an outdoor kitchen. Located in Hilton Head Plantation near golf, tennis, bike trails and a short ride to schools, shopping and the beach. 4 BR/ 3.5 BA, 2nd floor loft, Living & Dining Rooms, Eat-in Kitchen and 2-car Garage - very private setting, but close to everything. $498,500

OUTSTANDING Hilton Head Plantation home on a great street. Lagoon view, short walk to the Port Royal Sound. 4 BR or 3 plus a Bonus room with full bath, open floor plan, DR & Eatin Kitchen/Family Room, wood floors and high ceilings, mature landscaping, 2-car garage. Totally new interior paint and carpet. $478,900

SHORT WALK TO PORT ROYAL SOUND and a golf view of Oyster Reef Golf Club’s 8th Green and 9th Fairway! Private oversized patio homesite has 4 BR/ 2.5 BA home. Formal LR & DR with a fantastic kitchen/family room combo. Two fireplaces, first floor master bedroom, and mature landscaping. $438,500

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 254 SEABROOK DRIVE – MARSH VIEW $289,000 REDUCED 34 PEARL REEF LANE – GOLF VIEW $129,900 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE – 2ND ROW SOUND $259,000 144 VILLAGE OF SKULL CREEK – BOATSLIP $24,500

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FULL SIZED HOMESITE on the 5th fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head. Updated home with formal LR & DR, oak floors, smooth ceilings, granite counters. Kitchen opens to the family room. Masonry fireplace with built ins. 3 BR or 2 BR plus a den, 2 car garage, laundry room, and an expansive rear deck. The master suite is oversized and the bath has been redone. Walk to Seabrook Farm, the Country Club or Spring Lake Rec. area. $368,500.

ENJOY YOUR MORNING COFFEE viewing the sunrise over your pristine private lagoon. The pie shaped end of cul-de-sac homesite which has open space to one side offers a very private setting. Formal living & dining rooms as well as the kitchen & family room have stone tile flooring. The bedrooms are large and have walk-in closets. There are 2 1/2 baths and a 2-car garage. $298,500

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C ENJOY ROOKERY NEIGHBORHOOD pool and long Lagoon Views from the HHP home. Close to HHP’s Main Entrance, dining & shopping, only a bike ride to the Beach. This HHP home features 3 BR. 3 BA, Formal LR & DR plus an eat-in Kitchen. The Rookery is one of HHP’s most unique communities with neighborhood get togethers. $408,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION FOR $154,000! Short walk to Spring Lake Recreation Center – pool & tennis. Bright and open Carolina Room w/ high ceilings & sky lights. A great place for morning coffee and your paper or to check the internet. This cottage like home has been owned by the current owner since 1999. 2 BR, 2 BA, entry courtyard, living room, dining room, and kitchen. The yard maintenance is very minimal which makes a perfect 2nd home.A short leaseback may be considered.

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CONVENIENT LOCATION near the bridge to Hilton Head in Buckingham Landing. Lowcountry style two story home with 3 BR, WALK TO THE BEACH FROM THIS 5TH ROW CORNER HERON STREET HOME 1st floor master, elevator, wood floors, stainless steel appliances, covered front porch and large 6BR/6BA beach home ideal for permanent home, 2nd home, or rental property. Private deck w/pool, rear deck. Zoned to allow for an at-home office hot tub, direct access to full BA on 1st floor, ground level Activity Rm, 1st Floor Great Rm, open – current owner has a 3 room suite for his legal Kitchen with s/s appliances, Utility Rm, 2 Master Suites (one on 1st floor), limestone flooring, 3+ Car practice. $348,500 Garage, FP & more! Fully furnished and on rental market! Short Sale. $999,000

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MARSH FRONT contemporary home in Moss Creek. Owners enjoy two outstanding private golf courses, a new health club and pool area, have access to dockage on McKays Creek.The club house has just been redone. Home features high smooth ceilings, wood floors, split bedroom 3 BR, 3.5 BA, formal LR & DR and an expansive kitchen/family room. 2-car garage with extra under the home storage and a rear wrap around deck. $485,000

SOUTHERN AMBIANCE AND CHARM Lowcountry home nestled amidst stately moss draped oaks. Panoramic view of Moss Creek 11th Fairway of the North Course. Quiet location - near all the amenities that Hilton Head has to offer and the beach. Antique Heart Pine floors throughout - LR, DR, Kitch/ Family Room, 4 BR or 3 + Den. Newer appliances - Bosch, JennAir and Dacor. Oversized 2 Car Garage with walk-up Storage. Expansive rear Deck. $570,000

MOSS CREEK Tropical paradise pool deck, lush privacy hedge on oversized corner lot. The outside seating areas, very inviting pool and double fairway golf view make this property just like a walk in the park! 3 BR, Split level, 2 Fireplaces, Family Room, LR, DR, Eat-in Kitchen and large Garage & Outside Storage Building. Circular driveway in front and a private drive to the garage on the side. $398,500

THIS 2-STORY GOLF COTTAGE at 26 Gables Lane features a screened in porch and back patio with a gas grill hookup. Other features of this 2 BR/ 2.5 BA plus a den home are tile and Berber floors, fireplace, and a first floor master. A great long view of the golf course and a lagoon complement this ready to move into home. $184,900

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WELL CARED FOR single story home in Woodbridge. This 3 bedroom plus den home features smooth ceilings, crown moulding, and an eat in kitchen off of the great room. Other features are a large master suite with a separate shower and double vanity in the bathroom. Near shopping and the schools. $190,000

TWO PROPERTIES! 3 BR/ 2 BA with screened porch on Ground Floor or 2 BR/ 2 BA 2nd Floor Condo with a sun room overlooking the woods. The Reserve at Woodbridge is a gated community with a community pool, fitness center, car wash, trash service and more! $115,000 / $95,000

CUTE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH open floorplan home with a 1 car garage. Situated on a cul-de-sac street in The Farm at Buckwalter. Enjoy all the amenities of The Farm - neighborhood playground & pool. Walk or bike to Bluffton School Campus. Home is conveniently located near schools, grocery store, bank, movie theater and restaurants. $73,000

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LAWTON STATION

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES

THIS LARGE HOME overlooks a lagoon from the fenced-in backyard. Custom paint and granite counters update this 4 BR/ 2.5 BA in The Farm. Features of this home include formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen, and fireplace in the great room. The Farm is located within walking distance from the public schools and the Buckwalter Recreation Park. It is also located near the Publix grocery store and new Buckwalter entertainment complex. $199,900

INDIGO RUN

16 PRIMROSE LANE Oversized lot covered with Hardwoods, Golf & Lagoon Views $274,900 REDUCED

HAMPTON HALL

280 FARNSLEIGH AVE $179,000

11 ASHLEY CROSSING DR. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is a three story floor plan with a bonus room, formal dining room and office area. It is located 2 doors down from the community playground and within walking distance to the community pool. Features include hardwood and tile floors, nicely landscape yard with custom pavers patio and front facing balcony. $223,000

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111 WESTON COURT Watch the sun set over the lagoon in this large 2 story home. 1st floor master, eat in kitchen overlooking the great room, formal living room, formal dining, 3 bedrooms, plus a finished bonus room and loft area. Located in the gated community of Lawton Station which features a community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, community playground. Between Savannah GA, Beaufort and Hilton Head. $278,000

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41 CROSSWINDS DRIVE Wooded view in gated community $49,000

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

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Betty Hemphill

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

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

63 BAYNARD COVE– Spectacular sunsets over the marshes out to Calibogue Sound from this private estate. Own approx. 1 acre of privacy in Sea Pines; 4 bedroom home with new, top of the line kitchen, heated pool, 3 fireplaces, and 3 car garage. One of a kind! $2,200,000

47 LIGHTHOUSE LANE – Prime views front & back from this remodeled 3 BR/3 BA townhome overlooking the 18th green of Harbour Town and Calibogue Sound to the rear and Harbour Town marina on the front. Rare opportunity. $1,150,000

2542 GLENEAGLE GREEN – Enjoy the best seat at the Heritage Golf Tournament from the deck of this fully renovated 3 bd villa. Beautifully furn, great rental potential. A 10+++ $549,000

SEA PINES – 70 CLUB COURSE DRIVE - Spacious all one level 3BR/2½ BA floor plan on premium Club Course lot overlooking fairway and 2 greens. Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room, separate LR and DR Carolina Room and Office/Workroom. Two car garage. $529,000

33 RED OAK RD – SEA PINES – Impressive residence built in 1997. 4BR, 4BA plus Bonus room, family & Dining room. 9/10 ft smooth ceilings, crown moldings, 2 fireplaces. Very light & bright, heart pine floors. $890,000

SEA PINES – 354 GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Charming 3 bd/3ba villa with beautiful golf views of Heron Point, handsome brick fpl, spacious Carolina/TV room and wood flooring. $409,000 furn.

LONG COVE – 9 GOOD HOPE – Stunning completely remodeled designer appointed on cul de sac near marina and park this 4 bed/4 ½ ba plus den, family room features high ceilings, stone and wood floors, elevator, lagoon views and more. Below appraisal at $649,000

392 BRIARWOOD VILLA – SEA PINES – Charming, well-maintained 2BR PLUS den overlooking Heron Pt Golf Course. Private setting, all 1-level. Carolina room, tiled entrance, cherry wood floors in living room, new guest bath, eat-in Kitchen w/granite counters. $374,000

904 CUTTER COURT – Best 2 BR villa in Harbour Town located across from Harbour Town Clubhouse. First floor location with private courtyard patio. Great rental history and beautifully updated. $369,000 furn.

SEA PINES – Beach Oriented 3 BR, 2.5BA townhome with unbelievable views of large lagoon & SP Forest Preserve. Large deck, 2 frplcs, wood floor, Carolina room. Private pool & tennis courts & private walkway to beach! $549,000

3 LONG MARSH LANE – SEA PINES – Unique home on Marsh Island with only 20 homes. Immaculate 3 BR, 3 BA plus bonus room, oak flooring, 9/10’ ceilings, 2 decks facing marsh. High quality. A must see. $775,000

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40 WEXFORD ON THE GREEN – Fabulous 4/4 Freestanding townhouse with super views of Broad Creek and marsh. 12’ smooth ceilings, crown moldings, plantation shutters, bonus room and so much more. Immaculate move in condition. $895,000 $795,000

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2011 PROPERTIES 33 North Calibogue Cay

19 North Calibogue Cay

55 North Calibogue Cay

24 North Calibogue Cay

SOLD

Sea Pines $2,495,000 Deep Water

Sea Pines $1,999,999 Deep Water

Sea Pines $3,250,000 Deep Water

Sea Pines $1,250,000 Creek View

3 Oyster Catcher

3 Spotted Sandpiper

22 Canvasback

3003 Turtle Lane

SOLD

Sea Pines $1,695,000 Ocean Oriented

Sea Pines $1,095,000 Ocean Oriented

Sea Pines $1,295,000 Ocean Oriented

Sea Pines $1,875,000 Ocean Front

78 Brams Point Road

30 Brams Point

49 Brams Point Road

6 Twickenham Lane

SOLD

Spanish Wells $1,500,000 Deep Water

Spanish Wells $3,900,000 Deep Water

Spanish Wells $1,250,000 Deep Water

Long Cove $995,000 Golf/Lagoon

16 Plumbridge

15 Castlebridge Court

341 Grandview

30 Oyster Shell Lane

SOLD

Wexford $1,495,000 Harbour

Wexford $2,500,000 Harbour

Hilton Head Plantation $1,995,000 Deep Water

Hilton Head Plantation $2,950,000 Sound

Please visit our website at www.HiltonHeadIslandLifestyle.com to see why we earn the highest average sales price for our clients of any agent in Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service

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www.RickSaba.com 7 Galleon

10 Leamington Lane

Palmetto Dunes

Palmetto Dunes - Leamington

One of the best layouts has gotten even better! This 6 bedroom, 6 full and 2 half bath OCEANFRONT home has been completely renovated. WOW it is awesome. All new kitchen, all new bathrooms, custom painting, all new furniture package, fixtures, you name it. Unbelievable views from nearly every room, this is situated on a private ocean front lot in Palmetto Dunes Plantation. Heated pool and spa, screened in porch, observation-office, multiple living areas are just some of the fantastic details. $3,799,000

56 Sussex Lane

Indigo Run Plantation

This will be the next property in Indigo Run to sell! Awesome views on nearly a 1/2-acre lot with utmost privacy. This 4-bedroom plus loft/office home boasts a beautiful open kitchen to family room layout with huge living area and one of the nicest screened-in porches you will see. Completely updated throughout with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, all new bathrooms with gorgeous walk-in showers, newer HVAC units and TONS OF STORAGE. Four walk-in attics! $539,900

Unbelievable custom home located in the Leamington section of Palmetto Dunes. A magnificent open floor plan from the kitchen to the family room to the great room. Large bedrooms, 1st floor master bedroom with great bedroom separation, huge kitchen, dining room, fireplace and even an elevator. Tons of detail throughout. Leamington has a beautiful community pool, kayak/canoe launch, the Arthur Hills Golf Course all right inside the gate. Leamington is really special. $849,000

46 Ashton Cove Drive Ashton Cove

The best value in Ashton Cove! Complete privacy on the south end on this 3-bedroom home with Carolina Room, large back porch, front porch, all with a fantastic open kitchen-family room layout. Ashton Cove is a gated community with a superb location complete with tennis courts and pool on site. $199,000, subject to 3rd party approval.

If you are a buyer and have been waiting on the sidelines, you need to make a move now. Our market is off to a tremendous start and new pending sales are through the roof! Our inventory is starting to move both on and off Island. We feel that we have already felt things start to turn. If you want someone with a constant pulse on this market, please contact me today. I can give you an honest and accurate assessment of what’s happening in your area.

Rick

64 Gloucester Road Shipyard Plantation

When you hear move-in ready, this is what they mean. Unbelievable condition on this 2005 custombuilt home situated on over a half-acre golf lot. First-floor master, large office, open kitchen to family room with heart-of-pine flooring, custom cabinets, granite counters and huge pantry. Sit out back on your patio or enjoy your screened-in porch. Fantastic bedroom separation with each bedroom having its own full bath. Not a single detail was missed when this was built! $589,000

50 Crosswinds Drive The Crosswinds

Spectacular layout on this newer built home in 2005 with every detail you could ever desire. Perfect use of space with den, bonus room, eat in kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinets. Great open floor plan to the family room w/vaulted ceilings, fireplace and beautiful hardwood flooring. Enjoy your 1st floor master bedroom with spacious closet space. Enjoy the low country life style with your large screened in porch or sit out on your back deck. Just awesome! Only $479,000

What people are saying... “Never have I worked with a Realtor® with a higher degree of professionalism than Rick Saba. Whether you are buying or selling on Hilton Head Island, Rick stays focused on your needs and delivers with his vast knowledge of the area real estate market” — Allen Borden Nashville, TN 2012

Rick Saba

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

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PALMETTO DUNES

8 DINGHY – The best valued 7 bedroom oceanfront home in Palmetto Dunes is getting even better! Brand new 30’ oceanfront pool & sundeck. Open air covered porch & new landscaping. Soaring ceilings offer fabulous unobstructed views of the ocean from the living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen & most bedrooms. A perfect beach home for your family & friends. 1 year Home Owners Warranty included. $2,999,000

PALMETTO DUNES/ LEAMINGTON

19 ARTHUR HILLS CT. – Waterfront luxury in Leamington’s private oceanfront/golf community. Custom designed with expansive lagoon and golf views. 4BR/4.5BA, 2 master suites, 1 up/1 down, plus office. Lagoon front heated & cooled swimming pool. Wonderful open, covered balconies offer total relaxation & serenity. Kayak, fish or boat on 11 mile waterway in your backyard, & enjoy Leamington’s private recreation center & beach pavilion. $1,475,000

PALMETTO DUNES

72 MOORING BUOY – Beautifully maintained & professionally decorated. 3 rows from the ocean on quiet path; a minute walk to 3 miles of private beach. This 5BR/5.5BA home offers 2 master suites with ideal bedroom separation for family & guests. 2 great rooms for extra living space & entertaining. All overlooking the sunny backyard, deck & heated pool. Great rental or permanent home. $80,000+ in rentals in 2011! $1,265,000

PALMETTO HALL

8 HATTERAS CT. – Stunning 4BR/4-1/2BA + office home w/expansive panoramic views of multiple fairways. Custom built with 10’ ceilings with 2 & 4 piece crown moldings, gourmet eat-in kitchen & large family room. Light, bright open floor plan with great bedroom separation, and a 45’ long covered patio for your ultimate relaxation. Super convenient to Golf, Clubhouse, Jr. Olympic pool, tennis courts, main gate & beach. $619,000

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INDIGO RUN

PORT ROYAL

INDIGO RUN

COLLETON RIVER

MODEL PERFECT in every way! Former builders personal home in The Golf Club combines quality with outstanding design. 4 BRʼs, 4 BAʼs plus 2 Half BAʼs. 5500SF of pure luxury. Formal LR & DR. Master Suite w/exercise, 3 Guest Suites. Media Room, Office, Bar & Pool House. $995,000

WALK TO THE BEACH. Remodeled 4 BR, 4 BA Home on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking the Barony Golf Course (or 3 BRʼs + Office + Bonus Room). Spacious LR and DR. Beautiful Kitchen w/granite + stainless steel appliances opening to a Bʼkfast/Fam/Room. Many upgrades. Private beach access located directly across Port Royal Drive. $774,900

FORMER MCNAIR BUILDERS Model Home overlooking the 16th Fairway of The Golf Club - Indigo Run. 4 BR and 4 1/2 Bath home. Elegant Living and Dining Room. Chefʼs Kitchen/Family Room. Study. 4th BR separate Cabana overlooking a courtyard Pool. $749,900

CLASSIC TRADITIONAL HOME overlooking the Lagoon & 13th Fwy of the Nicklaus Course. Custom home built by Johnson & Dulaney. Spacious Rooms. Designer decorated LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Family/Breakfast Room. Master Suite, paneled Study & a 3 Car Garage. $650,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

PALMETTO HALL

INDIGO RUN

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ELEGANT STUCCO HOME at the end of a cul-de-sac w/a panoramic view of Bear Lake. Every imaginable upgrade in this Tom Peepleʼs built home. 3 BRʼs or 2 BRʼs + Office. Large DR. Chefʼs Kitchen. Huge Family Room. Spacious Master Suite + Hobby Room/Carolina Room. $629,000

SPACIOUS 5 BR or 4 BR + Bonus Rm Home w/ 5.5 BAʼs with a beautiful Golf View. Large Great Rm w/12 Ft ceilings. Beautiful Kitchen w/ granite countertops. Formal DR. Large Master Suite. Office & Covered Porch. $595,000

SOUGHT AFTER Berwick Green Townhome w/new Screened Lanai overlooking lagoon and 10th Fairway of the Golden Bear Golf Course. Over 3200SF of pure luxury. 3BRʼs and 3.5 BAʼs + Media Room + Loft/Office. Great Room w/hardwood floors. Formal Dining Room w/tray ceiling. Chefʼs Kitchen w/6 burner gas stove. Spacious Master Suite w/steam shower. $579,000

LANDMARK HHP Home with views of the Port Royal Sound across the street from Dolphin Head Park and Beach. Over 3700SF w/4 BRʼs + a Study. Enclosed Swimming Pool w/ Savannah Brick floor. Large LR and DR. Kitchen w/granite tops opening to a large Family Room. Two Fireplaces. Enclosed Porch w/built-in Grill. $559,000

INDIGO RUN

THE CRESCENT

INDIGO RUN

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

SOUGHT AFTER 4 BR/4 BA maintenance free villa. Perfect retirement or 2nd Home. 3000SF + of luxury overlooking the lagoon/18th Fwy of The Golf Club. Walk to the Clubhouse. Beautiful Great Room, Chefʼs Kitchen. Large private Master Suite, private elevator + an oversized 2-Car Garage. $549,000

BEAUTIFUL 5BR or 4 BR home + Study. Model Perfect home at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Victory Point section. Beautiful LR & DR w/hardwood floors. Chefʼs Kitchen w/ Viking Gas Cooktop & double oven. Spacious Family Room, Master Suite, & Bonus Room. Overlooks the golf course. $549,000

CLASSIC MCNAIR MODEL HOME that is only used as a second home. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + a Study. Spacious Great Room overlooking the lagoon and 12th Golf Hole of Golden Bear. Large Master Suite. Hardwood floors and crown moulding. 2 Car Garage plus Golf Cart. $549,000

BEAUTIFUL Tom Peeples built home on OLD FORT DRIVE within a short walk to the Country Club of Hilton Head and Skull Creek Marina. 3 BRʼs + spacious LR and DR w/ hardwood floors. Kitchen which opens to a large Breakfast/ Family Room. New Carolina Room and spacious Master Suite. $519,000

FOLLY FIELD

SINGLETON SHORES MANOR

INDIGO RUN

PALMETTO HALL

SPECTACULAR OCEANFRONT VIEW from this sought after first floor villa with stairs leading down from the balcony to the ocean. Sea Cloisters is the “jewel” of Folly Field. Only 64 units. Oceanfront Pool and Security Gate. $495,000

LOT 2 SINGLETON PLACE - “SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST”. Expansive Ocean Views from the last remaining homesite at Singleton Shores Manor. Approved Dream Home Design to fit perfectly on this homesite. Opportunity knocks for the best value ocean view homesite in this private enclave of homes. $495,000

BEST VALUE! Great Family home with over 3000 Sq. Ft. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + a Bonus Room. Living & Dining Room. Large Kitchen opening to a large Family Room. Spacious Bonus Room (4th Bedroom). $489,000

INCREDIBLE Lake and Golf View home in Palmetto Hall. This property has been deeded down to the waterʼs edge. 4 BRʼs or 3 BRʼs + Bonus Room w/3.5 BAʼs. Beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen w/Hickory cabinets. Screened Porch. 2 Car Garage with Golf Cart Garage. $449,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

AVALON at INDIGO RUN

SHIPYARD

THE PRESERVE at INDIGO RUN

SPACIOUS 3 BR, 3.5 BA Home w/beautiful updated features. Beautiful lagoon/golf view. Very open LR & DR. Light-filled Kitchen /Breakfast/Family Room. Large private downstairs Master Suite w/3 closets. Walk to the Country Club of Hilton Head and Skull Creek Marina. $407,000

CHOICE AVALON LOCATION overlooking the lagoon and fountain. Beautiful patio with fire pit and lush landscaping. Light and bright 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath maintenance free villa with a 2 Car Garage. Hardwood floors, Fireplace with flat screen TV. Large Master Suite. Lots of storage. $333,000

THE GREENS VILLA Beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome overlooking the golf course. Walking distance to the Shipyard Beach Club. Fully furnished and used only as a 2nd home. $299,000

BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE LOCATION of this popular ground floor Palmetto Model with a 2 Car Garage. Professionally decorated by Stasia Berk Interiors with an upgraded Master Bath and light fixtures. Close to entrance, Pool and Clubhouse. $244,900

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8 ARTHUR HILLS CT. | LEAMINGTON, PALMETTO DUNES

CHARLIE • ANDY • TOM • RICH

IT‘S TRUE—$375,000 IN LONG COVE CLUB

Classic Elegance & accent on quality are the hallmark of this beautiful home. Picturesque lagoon to the 12th hole of Arthur Hills Golf Course, private Leamington clubhouse & pool. Near the beach. 5BR 4.5BA, Ofﬁce. MLS#308189 $1,695,000

246 Long Cove Drive. Very well maintained home has a great golf and park like view. All on one level with a wonderful unique ﬂoor plan, this is an exceptional primary or second home. MLS#310764 $375,000

123 WESTON COURT | LAWTON STATION

Located on a cul-de-sac with views of the lake, this is a beautiful 3BR, 2BA, 2,100+ sf home built in 2006 with extensive detailing and extras. Owner will even consider leasing back. MLS#310023 $325,000

WEED ‘EM & REAP LOT 72 AT 6 MCKAYS PT. | LONG COVE CLUB

Views of the 12th hole and an incredible opportunity to build the home you‘ve always wanted. MLS#305989 $119,000.

LOT 347 AT 15 LEAMINGTON CT. | PALMETTO DUNES

HUGE sweeping views of the 11-mile lagoon and a long view to the 13th tee box and fairway of the Arthur Hills Golf Course. House plans for a 5,000 sqft home designed to maximize the views. MLS#265020 $689,000

3428 VILLAMARE | PALMETTO DUNES

8102 WENDOVER DUNES | PALMETTO DUNES

Best Priced Ocean Villa – 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Villa in an Ocean Building – Furnished. Wonderful rental producer. MLS#311757 $475,000

Sheer Pleasure is what you’ll experience in this 3BR, 3BA spacious villa. Furniture & decor are exceptional. Villa is turn-key ready. Located on the beachwalk, only minutes to the magniﬁcent Palmetto Dunes beach. Great Rental History. MLS#313380 $799,000

LOT 347 AT 3 OAK POINT LANDING | LONG COVE CLUB Best of the Best. With 143‘ of bulkhead frontage located directly on Broad Creek, this site has commanding views of the river to be enjoyed both day and night. MLS#308759 $1,295,000

800.831.0359 • 843.785.4460 • (fax) 843.758.4471 • sales@hiltonheadferg.com Jim Ferguson 843.301.6728 sales@hiltonheadferg.com Hilton Head Plantation

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7 CHRISTO – $599,000 Brand new. Ready to move in. 3 BR 2.5 BA with upgrades. Custom Workmanship throughout. Top of the line. Fairway, green and lagoon views.

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4 LAVINGTON – $1,100,000 Elegant Charleston 4 BR 4.5 BA Home. Gardens and park like setting are breathtaking. Charm inside and outside. Incredible view of long lagoon.

Long Cove

Hilton Head Plantation

Long Cove

Belfair

15 MACKAYS POINT – $675,000 Remodeled 3 BR 3.5 BA home with over $150,000 in upgrades. Lots of glass and high ceilings. Large deck for entertaining. Great views of Marshes and Broad Creek. Garage has room for 4 cars.

47 ROOKERY – $393,000 Beautifully remodeled light and bright 3 BR 3 BA home, Wood floors, gourmet kitchen, custom woodwork, columns, etc. Great Bedroom Separation just waiting for a family to enjoy.

10 DELTA – $1,190,000 Unbelievable home. Upgrades galore. VIP 4,600 SF, 4 BR, 4.5 BA with Lagoon View. Custom Pool and Spa complete with Outdoor Bar Area. The perfect home to entertain friends and family.

191 SUMMERTON – $479,000 Gorgeous 4 BR 4.5 BA Home with Upgrades Everywhere. Great location with view of the lake. Entertain friends on screened in porch with outdoor kitchen. Shows like a model. Reduced to sell now.

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FROM THE HHSO MARY M. BRIGGS, President and CEO hhso.org

The HHSO Hosts the Hilton Head International Piano Competition

he 17th Hilton Head International Piano Competition, presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island, March 5-12, 2012. Twenty competitors from six countries will be performing in four rounds of competition. Competitors vie for cash prizes totaling $35,000 plus engagements, including a return engagement with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Monday’s Finals are reserved seating only. Call the box office for tickets. Mark your calendars for this once-a-year event.

March 5–12, 2012 ROUND I Monday, March 5 & Tuesday, March 6 1:30-4:40 p.m. & 7-9:10 p.m. $12 daily ticket (open seating) $40 Four-day Gold Pass (March 5, 6, 8, and 9) ROUND II Thursday, March 8 & Friday, March 9 10 a.m.-1:05 p.m. & 2:30-5:35 p.m. $12 daily ticket (open seating) ROUND III (Semifinals) Saturday, March 10 1:30-5:20 p.m. & 7:30-9:15 p.m. $25 ticket (general admission), $35 ticket (preferred seating) ROUND IV (Finals) Monday, March 12 • 7 p.m. • Doors open 6 p.m. Three finalists with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Tickets: $35, $50 and $65 (reserved seating) Awards ceremony and reception following concert All Rounds at First Presbyterian Church MASTER CLASSES • LECTURE/RECITAL Master Classes 9-11:25 a.m. & 1:45-4:10 p.m. • March 12 Free and the public is invited • Buffet Lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $12 advance ticket purchased before 5:30 p.m. March 10 $15 at the door • Lecture/Recital 12:30-1:30 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church All tickets may be purchased online at hhipc.org, by calling the competition box office at (843) 842-2055, or at the competition. For more information about the 17th HHIPC, March 5-12, 2012, visit the competition website at hhipc.org. 86

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Lord of the wings Ready your wet naps and leave the nice shirt at home, it’s WingFest, March 24! Check out page 103 for all the fiery hot fun.

... of the Irish

Erin go bragh The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade hits Pope Avenue on March 11. Read all about it on page 98.

Bling and blues

Day of denim Jewels and Jeans arrives March 2. See page 95 for info.

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It was the best of times, it was the fest of times.

Wine & Food Festival cracks open another great time

e’d be remiss if we didn’t point out ing you an opportunity to brush up on your the award-winning bottles presented sommelier skills. above. An esteemed Next is the Grand Tasting and panel of 20 judges painstakSilent Auction, 5:30-7:30 p.m. on more details ingly sniffed, swirled and tasted March 9. Most of the wines tasted more than 740 entered wines in at the Grand Tasting are priced Additional information a variety of categories from all on the upper end of the scale, and tickets are availover the world during this past with average prices per bottle able for purchase onJanuary’s International Wine ranging around $50. The silent line at www.hiltonhead Judging and Competition, a part auction lots also contain many of wineandfood.com. of the Hilton Head Wine & Food the premium wines assembled in Festival. This year’s Best of Show lots of 3, 6 or twelve. According winners include (left to right): Value White—Lion to silent auction chairman, Dr. Bob Hohman, “The Nathan, Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2011, New Grand Tasting and Silent Auction is where a savvy Zealand; Value Red—Bogle Vineyards Cabernet wine collector can score some unbelievable deals Sauvignon 2009; Red—Benessere Vineyards, on premium wines. The lots for the auction this Super Tuscan Blend 2007; White—Underdog year are some of the best we’ve had available in Wine Merchants, Brophy Clark 2010 Chardonnay. many years.” But here’s the important part to remember: The Wine & Food Festival and Silent Auction will It was somebody’s job to sample 740 different be held from 12–3 p.m. March 10 at the Coastal wines. How do you get that job? You become a Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. This year’s wine expert. How do you become a wine expert? event includes a culinary court, the bartender’s Well, you can start at the Wine and Food Festival. challenge, a waiter’s race, award-winning local First up are the Great Chefs of the South and regional chefs offering cooking tips, demonWine Dinners, which will take place at various strations and free samples, a health and wellness locations throughout the area March 5-10, givstage, and appearances by celebrity authors.

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St. Patty’s Day events The Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Starting at 3 p.m. March 11 on Pope Avenue. See sidebar on page 99. Celtic Crossroads: 7 p.m. March 11 and 8 p.m. p.m. March 12 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a unique Irish-tuned experience. Celtic Crossroads will be a family event showing seven traditional Irish artists playing classic Irish rhythms, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz. It’s going to be a rollicking show featuring plenty of world-class musicians and a smattering of Irish dance. Celtic Crossroads is an Irish treat. Tickets are $38 for adults and $28 for children. www.artshhi.com or 843-842-ARTS The Bluffton Bold Beer Bash: 7-10 p.m. March 15 at Old Myrtle’s Restaurant in downtown Bluffton. Bear Foot Sports presents a “High Gravity” beer sampling before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Specialty beer tasting will feature between 35-40 strong international and craft beers. Reeves Outdoor Catering and live music from “Neil & Bob” will be provided. The event will present beers over 7 percent ABV, each having its own personality, complexity, color, aroma and taste. Admission to the event is $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Only 225 tickets to this event will be sold. No one under 21 will be permitted. Some proceeds will benefit Palmetto Animal League. www.boldbeerbash.com or 843757-8520 Annual Kid’s Shamrock Hunt: 10 a.m. March 17 at Salty Dog. Kids can celebrate St. Patty’s by finding four-leaf clovers redeemable for free Salty Dog T-shirts, prizes and treats. Jake the Salty Dog and children’s entertainment and a special Irish menu round out the fun. www.saltydog.com The 17th Hilton Head Island Shamrock Run: 8 a.m. March 17 in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza. The 17th Annual “Running of the Green,” will be a 5K 88

run and health walk. The flat and fast Run race course starts on Pope Avenue. New York City Pizza will host the block party following the event, featuring the event awards ceremony. Refreshments, pizza, music and door prizes will be provided. Top three overall male and female finishers along with the top three in each age group will also receive unique awards. Everyone will be eligible to win great door prizes. First 400 participants will receive a colorful Shamrock Run T-shirt and St. Patrick’s party beads. Benefits will go to Mental Health America of Beaufort/Jasper. Events sponsored by New York City Pizza, Piggly Wiggly at Coligny Plaza, Players Club Fitness Center and Advanced Women’s Care of the Lowcountry. www.bearfootsports.com or 843757-8520

On Stage Some Like It HOT: March 2-3 at The Jazz Corner. Don’t miss the music of Marilyn Monroe performed by the Harry Allen quartet and sensational vocalist Rebecca Kilgore. www.thejazzcorner.com or 843842-8620 Youth Arts Fest: 12-4 p.m. March 3 at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Youth Arts Fest offers a fun-packed fine arts festival calling all Lowcountry talent of the next generation to the stage. Young local singers, dancers, actors and musicians are being called forward to show off their unique styles of performance. Free mini art workshops and a youth art exhibition are included. www.artshhi.com or 843-6863945 I Love You, You’re Perfect— Now Change: 8 p.m. March 4 at May River Theatre. May River Theatre Co. Inc. announces the final production of its 10th season musical comedy, “I Love You, You’re Perfect—Now Change.” The many ways of falling in love will be showcased by the May River Theatre’s cast: Debbie Cort, N. Lowell Roberts, Livie Schwerdt and Bret Williamson. Reserved

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lowcountry calendar seating can be purchased through Feb. 20 by calling the box office at 843-815-5581. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday. All tickets are $20. www.mayriverhteatre.com or 843837-7798 All Shook Up: 7 p.m. March 8-10 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. Set circa 1955 in a small square town and state, a mysterious leather-jacketed, guitar playing roustabout rides in with a song in his soul and an eye for the ladies, changing everything and everyone he meets. This hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical comedy will have you jumpin’ out of your blue suede shoes with classics such as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and of course, “All Shook up.” Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. Tickets are available for purchase at Hilton Head Christian Academy between 8 a.m.-7 p.m. or at the theater an hour prior to performance. www.hhca.org or 843-681-2878 Terpsichore: From Classic to Contemporary: 7:30 p.m. March 30-31 at the Visual and

Performing Arts Center on the campus of Hilton Head Island High School. This event will feature Act II of The Sleeping Beauty, Graduation Ball, Talking Loud and Clear, II Mio Cuore Va and Rich Man’s Frug. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors (ages 60 and above) and students (13 to 18), and $15 for children. Tickets go on sale March 2. www.hhdt.org or 843-842-3262. Alden, Paul and Tucker at The Jazz Corner: March 9-10 at The Jazz Corner. The Jazz Corner and Benedetto Guitars present internationally acclaimed master guitarist Howard Alden, seven-string guitarist Howard Paul and iconic Savannah bassist Ben Tucker. Alden can be heard on the soundtrack to the 1999 Woody Allen movie “Sweet and Lowdown,” starring Sean Penn, who was also nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a legendary jazz guitarist in the ‘30s. Alden not only played all the guitar solos, but also coached Penn on playing the guitar for his role in the film. www.thejazzcorner.com or 843842-8620 Continues on page 90 >>

King of Motown Bass: Tribute to James Jamerson: 7 p.m. March 15-16 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. The Island School Council for the Arts will present “The King of Motown Bass” highlighting the life and works of James Jamerson. The performance project is a collaboration of local choreographer/dance teacher Patti Maurer and co-principal of the Charleston Jazz Initiative Dr. Karen Chandler of the College of Charleston. Free admission but donations are welcome. Proceeds will benefit ISCA scholarships and grants. www.promisingartists.org or 843-842-5299

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Continued from page 89 Children of the World in Concert: 10 a.m. March 15 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. World Help is proud to present Children of the World International Children’s Choir. The choir consists of both orphaned and disadvantaged children from Uganda, Nepal and the Philippines. Inspiring, uplifting songs will be sung in both English and native dialects as well as personal testimonies. Children of the World represents the millions of innocent and hurting children who are suffering and those who continue to die from water-related illnesses. The choir’s purpose is to generate compassion, raise awareness of the need for clean water around the world and inspire individuals to get involved. Admission is free. A love offering will be collected. www.hhca.org or 843 681-2878 The Seadaddies on stage: March 16 at Big Bamboo. Hot new island band The Seadaddies brings its signature good-time sound to the Big Bamboo. 843-686-3443 Driving Miss Daisy: March 16 at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. See sidebar, page 92. The Bohemian Dream Band: March 16-17 at The Jazz Corner. Julie Wilde and The Bohemian Dream Band, led by violinist Ricardo Ochoa and guitarist Sasha Strunjas, embrace jazz standards alongside Latin tunes, tangos with contagious rhythms and haunting melodies. Fast strumming and exciting melodies will be combined with the seductive voice of vocalist Julie Wile to captivate and transport audiences to an era of flirtatious jazz. www.thejazzcorner.com or 843842-8620 Catholic School Girls: Black Box Theater, Beaufort Town Center The schedule is as follows: 7:30 p.m. March 22-24 3 p.m. March 25 7:30 p.m. March 29-31 3 p.m. April 1 Misspent Youth Productions 90

present Catholic School Girls by Casey Kurrti. Theatre season tickets from ARTworks are an $82 value for $55. Each purchase goes to support the community theatre. 2012 season tickets include two staged readings followed by discussions and four fully staged productions. www.artworksinbeaufort.org or 843-379-2787. You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet: 7:30 March 2-3 at Hilton Head High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. Hilton Head Barbershoppers present “You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet,” the songs Al Jolson loved to sing, also featuring the “Best in the World” international quartet contest winner, Storm Front. Tickets are $15 in advance from a barbershopper or at Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy. Tickets may also be purchased $20 the day of the performance. www.hhibarbershoppers.org or 843-290-9517 Sarah + Two: March 23-24 at The Jazz Corner. This event will be celebrating the music of Sarah Vaughn and guitarist Barney Kessel, with guitarist Graham Dechter, vocalist Melissa Morgan and bassist Will Snyder. www.thejazzcorner.com or 843842-8620 Gregg Russell Concerts: 7:30-9 p.m. March 26-30 under the famed Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a classic at The Sea Pines Resort. Russell is an all-around entertainer and his concerts are not to be missed. www.greggrussell.com The Magic of Mozart: 8 p.m. March 30 at First Presbyterian Church. The Hilton Head Choral Society, orchestra and soloists present Missa Solemnis in C. In addition, the evening repertoire will feature the sparkling Regina Coeli, choruses from three Mozart operas and some very charming Austrian folk dances. General admission is $20, available at Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy, Hilton Head Plantation; Pretty Papers & Gifts, Wexford Place; Christie’s Hallmark, Barnes & Noble Center and Belfair Towne

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lowcountry calendar Center. Tickets also available at Markel’s Gifts, Kittie’s Crossing at the door on the night of performance. Preferred seating $35 is available online at hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or by calling 843341-3818. The Annie Sellick Quartet: March 30-31 at The Jazz Corner. Don’t miss the Annie Sellick Quartet’s signature jazz performance. www.thejazzcorner.com or 843842-8620

the arts Art by Carol Vivona: All month at Bluffton Library. Presenting an art exhibition including water color, Chinese ink, and work by local artists. Art purchases will be available. The event will feature Carol Vivona. Admission is free. 843-255-6490

The Vienna Boys’ Choir: 8 p.m. March 17 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Hilton Head Choral Society presents, from Austria, The Vienna Boys’ Choir. HHCS is excited to host this internationally acclaimed choral ensemble, known for its clarity of sound, diversity of repertoire, humor and musical excellence. General admission Is $30. Tickets available at Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy Hilton Head Plantation; Pretty Papers, Wexford Place; Christie’s Hallmark, Barnes & Noble Center and Belfair Town Center. Tickets also available at Markel’s Gifts, Kittie’s Crossing, or at the door on the night of the performance. Preferred seating is $35, available online. hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or 843-341-3818

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Continued from page 91 Celebration of Paint and Water: 5-7 p.m. March 2 at The Art League Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The Art League of Hilton Head’s Walter Greer Gallery is cordially inviting the public to the opening reception of the “Celebration of Paint and Water” featuring Lynda K. Potter. Potter works in watercolor, acrylic and mixed media using loose brushstrokes to create charming Lowcountry landscapes. She also teaches water media classes at the Academy of the Art League of Hilton Head. The exhibit during the month of March will display works from Art League member artists. Gallery hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and one hour prior to performances at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. www.artleaguehhi.org or 843842-5738 Peter Karis Art Exhibition: 5-7 p.m. March 9 at the Karis Art Gallery located at the Village at Wexford on Hilton Head Island.

This event will be the opening to Karis’ palm-trees-and-flowersthemed art exhibition. Karis is an expressionist who works with acrylic, painting objects as he interprets them rather than what they seem to be. He has won numerous awards for his work and was one of three American artists selected to exhibit at the Gallery Roseg outside of St. Moritz in Switzerland and was nominated to participate in the Annual International Biennial of Contemporary Art. www.peterkarisart.com or call 843-785-5100. Kami Kinard Book Signing: 1-3 p.m. March 10 at the Storybook Shoppe, 41A Calhoun St. in Bluffton. According to Publishers Weekly, “Kinard creates a highly credible middle school universe of popular girls, dorky boys, unpredictable teachers and volatile loyalties in The Boy Project.” The book, published by Scholastic Press, and the signing are geared for grades five and up. www.kamikinard.com, 843-7572600 or storybookshoppe@aol.com

The good old Daisy Driving Miss Daisy comes to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina For its big spring fundraising education, outreach and arts gala, the Arts Center of Coastal center programming. Call 843Carolina is treating patrons to 686-3945 ext. 305, to make your its premiere performance of reservations. Driving Miss Daisy, the timeless If you can’t make the gala, you American play can still catch about a stubborn Driving Miss Daisy for tickets Southern matriMarch 17-April Visit www.artshhi.com arch and her 1 at the Arts or call 843-842-ARTS. compassionate Center. Directing chauffer. the show is Bob The March 16 black-tie affair Farley, who staged the first will include an elegant cocktail production of the Pulitzer Prizereception, live auction and an winning play in Atlanta in 1988. optional gourmet dinner folThe show went on to become the lowing the show. Tickets start longest-running play in the hisat $150 with proceeds benefiting tory of theater in the Southeast.

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lowcountry calendar Biennial Quilt Show: March 30-31 at St. Andrew by-the-Sea UMC. Palmetto Quilt Guild presents a colorful weekend full of fun festivities, supporting the art and appreciation of handmade crafts. The festival will provide a silent auction, vendors, handmade boutiques, and 180 beautifully designed quilts both judged and non-judged. Come out to support and enjoy the many patterns of The Biennial Quilt Show. 843-785-4711

Fests and fundraisers Jewels and Jeans: 6-9 p.m. March 2 at The Country Club of Hilton Head. See sidebar, page 95. Hilton Head Island Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show: March 3 and4. See sidebar on page 96. Hilton Head Heroes Spring Wine Tasting: 3:30-5:30 p.m. March 4 at Jump and Philâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Kick off the week of the wine festival early. Wines will be provided by

Tommy Hines representing The Trinchero Family Wine Estates. Proceeds benefit Hilton Head Heroes, dedicated to bring families with children suffering from life threatening illnesses to Hilton Head Island for vacations. All donations are tax deductible. Tickets are $20 at the door. 843-384-7847 or 843-816-7716 CHC Horse Show: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. March 10 at Lawton Stables, in The Sea Pines Resort. This is a fun and exciting opportunity for guests to watch and experience riders following a course of challenging jumps in the arena. www.lawtonstableshhi.com or 843-671-2586 The Pre-WingFest Party: 5-8 p.m. March 23 at Shelter Cove Community Park. Chefs from the SERG Group will be cooking up several different flavors of chicken wings. The OCD Band will be on stage rocking the night away and Continues on page 94 >>

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Continued from page 93 the kids’ zone will be open for the little ones. So if you can’t make WingFest or want to get a head start, then the Pre-WingFest Party is the place to be! 843-681-7273 Wingfest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 24. See sidebar, page 103. Spring Gala: 7-11 p.m. March 31 at the Jasper Country Farmers Market in Ridgeland. The Thomas Heyward Academy Alumni Association presents the Spring Gala event. Music will be provided by Joshua Foxx and BBQ dinners by Tracy Cleland. A silent auction will also be held and all proceeds benefit THA. The event is open to community members aged 21 and older. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Barbecue dinners are $8 each. To-go plates will be available from 4:30-6 p.m. All-youcan-drink beer and wine wristbands are $10. Tickets may be purchased at THA main office or by contacting THArebels@gmail.com. Boys & Girls Club Gala: 6 p.m. March 24 at the Westin Resort. See ad, page 110.

Educational Film Seminar Series: 2 p.m. on days listed at Hilton Head Library March 1: Strangers on a Train March 8: Avalon March 10: Animals of the Lowcountry All films are shown in the Community Room at the library and are hosted by Bill Garton. All programs are free for families. 843-255-6500

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1:30-3:30 p.m. March 3 at 35 Bill Fries Dr. Building C. Learn how to boost your vitality and empower yourself to heal. 843-422-7697

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experienced bird watchers. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. These varying areas allow participants to see many different species of birds. This program is $12 per person and reservations are required. The outing is from 7:30-9:30 a.m., and space is limited to 15 (ages 12 and older). Participants are asked to bring binoculars. The program will be cancelled should it rain. www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843689-6767, ext. 223 Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils: 6:30 p.m. March 8 at the Coastal Discovery Museum. This event introduces participants to the biology and behavior of the American horseshoe crab. Learn how these animals have survived in the ocean for millions of years, their use in the medical field, and their valuable ecological importance. The program will include a field trip to a high-density spawning beach where participants will have the opportunity to observe and experience nesting activity. This event is $15 per person (ages 9 and up). Space is limited and reservations are required. www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843689-6767 ext 223 USCB Lunch with Author Series: March 14 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. When you’re a “cumyah” to the South Carolina Lowcountry, invariably you’re given a list of must-read books of history, environment and culture. The USCB Lunch with Author Series is adding the new historical novel, The Watery Part of the World by Michael Parker, who will be the guest author at the Lunch with Author Series. The Watery Part of the World — that evocative title comes from Moby Dick — is an emotionally acute tale about a brilliant woman of privilege who must suddenly use her wits to avoid dismemberment, rape and starvation. The Lunch with Author Series is sponsored by University of South Carolina Beaufort Continuing Education. The all-inclusive price is $42, and lunch is served at noon. 843-521-4147 or kingsley@uscb. edu Continues on page 97 >>

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e’ve profiled some of the great things being done in Beaufort County public schools by the Foundation for Educational Excellence’s Innovative Teacher Grants (see our Jan. 2012 for a piece on how these grants helped the Hilton Head Island High School robotics team). What these folks do helps out our students, and now is your chance to give back. “Jewels and Jeans” hits the Country Club of Hilton Head starting at 6 p.m. on March 2. The Country Club of Hilton Head’s Chef Mark Lietzke, recently recognized as one of the Top 12 ClubCorp Executive Chefs, will be serving superb food from tenderloins to seafood delicacies, and music will be provided by one of Hilton Head Island’s favorite bands, Lowcountry Boil. Live and silent auctions of fabulous gifts—including a fighter pilot experience, tickets to the Masters Golf Tournament, an Ultimate NASCAR Experience, along with artwork, jewelry, local golf and restaurant certificates—will take place. “A central focus of the evening will be our special guest, Chef Orchid Paulmeier, finalist on

season seven of Food Network Star,” said Susan Jacobsen, Event Chairman. “Orchid is truly a ‘jewel’ in our community. She is a most creative chef, smart business woman, wife and mother of three who values the importance of public education. On top of all of her responsibilities as the original founding ‘mama’ of One Hot Mama’s, she has devoted countless hours volunteering her time and cuisine talents at fundraisers for her children’s schools in Beaufort County. Paulmeier has been selected to receive the Foundation’s annual Inspiration Award due to her dedication to public education, support of Beaufort County public schools, and the many attributes she possesses that inspire others.” Event tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased at www.foundationedexce llence.com. Tickets may also be purchased at all First Citizens branches in Beaufort County, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy and Pretty Papers on Hilton Head Island and Markel’s Gift Shop in Bluffton. For further information, contact Carol McMillan, BCSD Community Services Coordinator at 843-322-2306. March 2012

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A ‘tail’ of two dog shows By Stephanie Ingersoll

Hundreds of well-heeled hounds from across the Southeast will hightail their pedicured paws to Honey Horn this month for the Hilton Head Island Kennel Club All Breed Dog Shows, March 3 and 4. About 750 dogs are expected to enter the shows across both days. Although both shows are being held by the same club, they qualify as separate competitions, giving dogs and handlers a chance to impress different judges both days. The event is free, but a $7 per car charge for one day or $10 for both days will benefit the Coastal Discovery Museum. Dogs not entered into the show are not allowed, except for a Blessing of the Dogs at noon Saturday. The show will feature all breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club, but some are certainly more popular than others. So if history holds, expect to see a lot of golden retrievers, dachshunds, Dobermans, French bulldogs and even Siberian huskies. Last year’s most popular dog was the small Cavalier King

Charles, with 32 contestants. “It’s great fun for the dogs,” event chairman Don Brown said. “They get attention, they get brushed and groomed. A lot of time they get applause, and they understand that. They all feel kind of puffed up.” On Saturday, there will also be a Best Puppy in Show awarded, and Sunday will feature a Best Bred by Owner category. Because it’s one of the only shows in the southeast—the closest other is in Pensacola, Fla.—it draws many dogs from Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, though expect some from Tennessee, Maryland and beyond. Canine Good Citizen tests will be offered to any registered or non-registered dog who can pass the behavior test from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Programs are available to find out which dogs will be shown at a particular ring and time. There will be many vendors offering treats for both human and canine customers. Both shows run from about 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.hhikennel club.org for details.

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Continued from page 94 Mayor Lisa Sulka Speaks: 10 a.m. March 14 at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 10 Simmonsville Road. The public is invited to attend and participate in the speech that Mayor Lisa Sulka will be giving on the state of the town of Bluffton. Following the speech will be a thorough question-and-answer session. 843-837-3436 Alligators in South Carolina: 3 p.m. March 14 at Historic Honey Horn. The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Tom Murphy, a retired biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, for a presentation on alligators. Murphy, who was in charge of endangered species during his long career, will share his knowledge of the natural history of alligators in the Lowcountry. From nearly extinct in the state to abundant, this presentation will cover the successes and difficulties in recovering and maintaining alligators as a part of South Carolina’s natural landscape. It will also cover key natural history characteristics and the unique traits that alligators have developed over 180 million years of evolution. The cost of the program is $7 per person 12 years and older. www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843689-6767 ext. 223 Free Vascular Screenings: 9 a.m. March 15 at Hilton Head Hospital. Hilton Head Hospital will conduct free vascular screenings to identify abdominal aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease and carotid artery disease. Persons 50 years of age or older with cardiovascular risk factors such as a history of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol or known cardiovascular disease are candidates for these screenings. Other conditions associated with a risk for vascular disease include obesity, lack of exercise and family history of vascular disease. David Kastl, M.D., a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon on the medical staff at Hilton Head

Hospital, will oversee the screenings. Appointments are necessary, and space is limited. 877-582-2737 Grooms Workshop: 2:30-4 p.m. March 18. Don’t just be the groom when you can be “The Man.” Jamie Bodie of JLKevents will share ideas to help you stress less, connect with your guests and shine on your wedding day. This event is a men-only event and free for all grooms! www.groomsonlyworkshop.com RBC Greening Golf workshop: March 19 and 20. Experience Green seeks to raise awareness and promote how golfers, course management and patrons can be more environmentally responsible on and off the course, encouraging practices with economic, social and environmental benefits. This event invites all who are concerned about supporting, enhancing and promoting environmental awareness. This is event is free and heavily educational. The RBC Greening Golf Workshop will also welcome Greg Lyman, director of environmental programs at the Environmental Institute of Golf. www.experiencegreen.com Getting to Know Watercolor: March 24 at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. With a goal of teaching the basics to beginners and expanding the talent of experienced artists as well, Chris Dreyer will guide you through the techniques and help you develop skills needed to produce a beautiful floral still-life in watercolor. A required materials list will be given to each student. www.dreyerdesign.com or 843686-3945, ext. 233 Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: March 24 – April 15 at Sea Pines Resort Fitness Center in the Plantation Club. Explore The Sea Pines Resort as you follow clues and photograph your team at some of the resort’s most popular sights. This is not a supervised activity. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979 Continues on page 100 >> March 2012

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Continued from page 97 Build a Box: Eastern Bluebird Nesting Box Workshop for Kids: 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Participants will learn about cavity nesting birds and have the opportunity to build and take home a bluebird nesting box that can be placed outdoors to attract birds. All materials will be provided, however each child must bring an adult to the workshop to help them construct its nesting box. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Cost is $25 per participating child. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Whims, Schemes and Projects—Eliza Lucas Pinckney: 2:30 p.m. March 28 at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Eliza Lucas and her family came to live in South Carolina in 1739 just before Eliza’s 17th birthday. Her father, an officer in the British Army, was recalled to his military duties on the island of Antigua soon after their arrival. He left Eliza in charge of not only all his properties in South Carolina, but also the experiments with plants he had planned to conduct. Her experiments with indigo resulted in a very profitable industry for the colony. But indigo was not the

only endeavor of the very remarkable woman. Come and meet Eliza Lucas Pinckney and find out about her many “whims, schemes and projects.” Pinckney is portrayed by Peggy Pickett, a living history interpreter. Reservations are required, and the cost is $7 per person. For an adult audience (12 and older). www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843689-6767, ext. 223 Indigo Tie-Dye: 10:30 a.m. March 29 at the Coastal Discovery Museum.This unique program for children will focus on indigo. Participants will learn about the historical significance of indigo and indigo dye techniques as they create one-of-a-kind indigo crafts. Space is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $10 per child (ages 7-12). 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Yostie’s Puppetry: March 31 at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Create your own books, stages, puppets and story props in this hands-on paper-folding puppetry class using colored paper, file folders and fun trims. Each participant will have a table top theater for story telling or toy theater. This is a great activity for school, home and church, taught by acclaimed puppeteer Yostie Ashley. www.artshhi.com or 843-686-3945

Alligator & Wildlife Tour: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. all month long at Fish Island in The Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy a one-hour guided tour through the freshwater lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and an upclose view of Hilton Head Island’s indigenous plant and animal life, including the American alligator. Admission is $22 per adult and $19 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-686-5323

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ongoing Live music at The Smokehouse: Check out page 107 for the full schedule of all the rocking live acts The Smokehouse has in store this month. The Trail of Carolina Gold: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays in March at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Discover the hidden treasures of the preserve, walking swamp and marsh boardwalks over the old Lawton Rice Field. Look for turtles, lizards and alligators while learning about plantation life during the 18th century. This event is $15 per adult and $10 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979 Prehistoric Indian Exploration: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays in March at Fish Island in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Visit the remains of Hilton Head Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indigenous Indians. View the 4,000-year-old sacred Indian Shell Ring. Search for birds and animals, hidden among the trees, as you listen to stories regarding this historic area. This event is $15 per adult and $10 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979

Discovering Reptiles: 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays in March at the H2O Nature Center in Harbour Town in the Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy a handson experience with the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resident reptiles while learning about their lifestyles and habitats from our master naturalist. $10 per person. Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-6865323 Shore Explore: 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays in March at the South Beach Trolley Stop in the Sea Pines Resort. Stroll along the sandy shoreline of South Beach and experience the fun and beauty of our coast. Search for dolphins, starfish and sand dollars while learning about shells and other sea treasures. $15 per adult and $10 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979 Lowcountry Plantation Exploration: 10-11 a.m. Mondays in March at Stoney-Baynard Ruins in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get a truly unique experience by exploring the ruins of this 18th century plantation house. Walk the grounds of an area that has been untouched for hundreds of years and listen to stories regarding the history and plantation life on Hilton Head Island in The Sea Continues on page 102 >>

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Continued from page 101 Pines Resort. This event is $15 for adults and $10 for children (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979 Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays in March. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Search for turtles, alligators, birds and other critters around Heritage Farm, Lake Joe, Fish Island and more. This event is $18 per adult and $12 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421970 Alligator Wine & Cheese: At sunset, daily through March at Fish Island in the Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the fresh-

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water lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and discover indigenous plants and animals while enjoying complimentary wine and cheese. This event is $45 per person and for adults only. Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-6865323 The Sea Pines Resort Bicycle Tour: 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in March. Embark on a leisurely tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery and charming personality of The Sea Pines Resort. From horses and birds to palms and Spanish moss, we encounter unique wildlife at Lawton Stables, the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Heritage Farm, the Stoney-Baynard Ruins and more. This event is $15 per adult and $10 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979

Fitness and sports Family Fishing: 10 a.m., March 22, 30 and April 4 at The Coastal Discovery Museum. Learn how to throw a cast net, cast a line and catch a crab as a family in the marshes of Jarvis Creek. Find out about many of the creatures that live in our salt marshes and the best way to catch them. Space is limited and reservations are required. Cost is $20 per person. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Family Freshwater Fishing: 9-10:30 a.m. March 27 and 29 at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Watch for turtles, alligators and birds while fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Supplies provided; catch and release. $15 per adult and $10 per child (ages 12 and younger). Reservations are required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421979

Low Country Heart Walk: March 31 at The Promenade. Join 1,000 walkers stepping out from over 90 companies and organizations with friends and family to fight against heart disease and stroke. There will be a threemile walk with a one-mile short course. The event includes a health and wellness expo for the entire family prior to the walk. www.thelowcountryscheartwalk.com or 843-422-4542 The 37th Annual Dr. Alligator Tournament: March 31 in Moss Creek. This event will be hosted by The Hospital Auxiliary of Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital and the Lowcountry Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf Association. Proceeds will go to the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Awareness Program. 843-706-9790

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Flying high WingFest 17 soars into town

he Island Recreation Association and Hargray are proud to present the 17th annual WingFest, where over 6,000 lbs. of chicken wings will be served. Local restaurants will cook their best wings from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on March 24 in a fun-filled, family-friendly, festive atmosphere. There will be many activities such as a kids’ zone, rock climbing wall and bungee jump. Custom Audio Video will provide a big-screen television to catch all the March Madness. A full day of live music begins with Big B & the Stingers kicking off the day, then Deas Guyz are back while the Good People close out the day. New this year will be karaoke, which will happen between bands. Also, Adventure Radio will be on hand broadcasting all the excitement. The professional judging for

the best wing starts at 12 p.m., with People’s Choice voting running until 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and older. All event proceeds go to the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association’s Scholarship Fund. This year, WingFest becomes a weekend-long party with the Pre-WingFest Party from 5–8 p.m. March 23 at Shelter Cove Park. Chefs from the SERG Group will be cooking up several different flavors of chicken wings while Street Meet prepares food for those that are saving up for wings the next day. The OCD Band will be on stage rocking the night away and the kids’ zone will be open for the little ones. For more information go to www.islandreccenter.org, call 843681-7273 or email info@island reccenter.org March 2012

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Continued from page 102 The Sea Pines Resort Golf Clinics: 9-10 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays in March. One-hour golf clinics at The Sea Pines Resort’s Plantation Club allow golfers to learn from the best. Suitable for golfers of all skill levels, the clinics address a different area each day: full swing, chipping, putting, pitching and sand. This event is $25 per person and proper golf attire is required. www.seapines.com or 843-8421477 Van Der Meer Tennis Events: The schedule is as follows: Free lessons for all 5-6 p.m. on March 5-9 Junior Competitive Matches, 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday Shipyard Tennis Resort Teaching Professional Exhibitions, 5:30 March 7- October 31, every Monday. There will be free tennis lessons for kids and adults of all ages and all playing levels during Total Tennis University-certified coaching courses at the tennis center. These Monday and Wednesday matches are open to the public to come and watch. www.vandermeertennis or 800845-6138 Stan Smith Tennis Academy: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Tuesday through Friday in March in Sea Pines. This award-winning 12-hour program was designed by U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion Stan Smith, a former Olympic tennis coach. The program includes a video analysis of your serve, technique and strategy instruction, match play drills, a T-shirt and an instructional book or DVD. This program is for ages 18 and older, $321 per person, NTRP 3.0 and up. 843-363-4495 or jdeboer@seapines.com

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group meetings Sunset Social: 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 9 at the Hilton Head Island Ski Club. Optional dinner is available at Old Oyster Factory on Marshland Road where there will be happy hour prices. This event is for both members and non-members. 843-681-4181 Business After Hours: 5:307 p.m. March 15 at Station 300. Business After Hours, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, is a great opportunity for networking with friends and business colleagues in a casual setting. Enjoy great food, complimentary beer and wine and door prizes. The cost to attend is $10 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. hiltonheadchamber.org Caregiver Support Group: 3 p.m. March 22 at Carolina House of Bluffton. Caregiving support groups of Tidewater Hospice and Carolina House of Bluffton know all about the heavy load that comes along with caring for loved ones. The Caregiver Support Group will help to carry the burden, provide comfort, and continue a centuries-old act of kindness, love and loyalty. 843-338-1189 Chamber Young Professionals Group: 5:30-7 p.m. March 28 at Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar. The popular networking group for the 40-and-under set, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, is a great opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting. hiltonheadchamber.org M

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The wine beneath my wings

n March, as all islanders know, the festival season takes flight with two big ones: the Wine & Food Festival and WingFest. On March 12, more than 3,000 wine aficionados will swirl and swill close to 1,000 bottles at the 24th Wine & Food Festival. Two weeks later, another 4,000 attendees will convene and commence to chomp their way through 6,000 pounds of chicken wings at the 17th annual WingFest in Shelter Cove Community Park. Now I know that buckets of icecold brewskis are the generally accepted libation of choice when it comes to wings—which is fine, but is it written in stone? Why not take a walk on the wine side and put a glass beside your wings? Mash it up a bit with an oaky chardonnay, a fruity sauvignon blanc or a spicy zinfandel. Now that really appeals to me. So with that in mind, I thought I’d pair these two popular island events in my own little wing-and-wine taste test and see how it flies.

Pairings that give you the fest of both worlds Chili garlic wings (Pictured at right, on the left)

Slightly sweet sauce with a mild bite and garlic taste. Pair these with a pinot noir Ingredients 1 28-oz. can of tomato puree 8 oz. chili garlic sauce ½ cup sugar ½ cup cornstarch Whisk the above ingredients together in a large bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Marinate wings at least 20 minutes before baking or grilling. This is also a great stir-fry sauce.

Orange chipotle glazed wings (Pictured at right, on the right)

The ever-popular hot and sweet combination. Pair these with a chardonnay. Ingredients 1 32-oz. jar of orange marmalade 3 tablespoons chipotle puree Stir the marmalade and puree together in a medium saucepan. Heat on low until glaze simmers; stir to prevent sticking and burning. Reheat gently to a brushing consistency when ready to glaze wings. Bake or grill wings, basting often with glaze. *To make chipotle puree, process a can of chipotles in adobo sauce in the bowl of a food processor until smooth. The puree will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.

Ways to cook your wings To bake: Preheat oven to 425°F. Cook wings for 35-40 minutes on a baking tray (do not overcrowd), turning them halfway through cooking time. To grill: Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Cook wings for 15-20 minutes. Keep a squirt bottle of water by the grill to douse any flare-ups. To deep-fry: Heat oil to 375°F. Cook wings (in batches) for 5-8 minutes until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

Hoisin lime wings (Pictured at right)

Lime cuts through the sweetness of this traditional bean paste-based sauce. Pair these with a zinfandel. Ingredients 2 cups hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons garlic puree 1 tablespoon ginger puree ½ cup lime juice Whisk the above ingredients together in a large bowl. Marinate wings for at least 20 minutes before baking or grilling.

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how many will you need? Usually there are eight to 10 wings per pound, depending on size. Four pounds ,should give you six appetizers or four main-course servings.

Classic hot buffalo wings with bleu cheese dressing (Pictured below)

The tried-and-true original. Pair these with a sauvignon blanc or a Riesling. Ingredients ¼ cup butter 1 ½ tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon chipotle or cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional) 4-6 tablespoons hot sauce (like Texas Pete) Heat the above ingredients together in a small saucepan until the butter melts. Transfer to a large bowl and add the piping hot cooked wings. Toss to coat. Serve with blue cheese dressing on the side.

Blue cheese dressing Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese Place the above ingredients into the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Dressing keeps in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

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HEALTHY OYSTERS, HEALTHY WATERS According the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, oysters play an important part in keeping our oceans and waterways healthy. Oysters are critical because they: Filter and clean water Control phytoplankton blooms Recycle nutrients Provide essential fish habitat Form natural breakwaters to reduce erosion

Harvest of the water Oysterman Richard Mitchell is the source behind the Old Oyster Factory’s famous oysters. Not bad work for a guy who doesn’t really eat seafood. BY SALLY MAHAN • PHOTO BY JOHN BRACKETT

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By Sally Mahan

ichard Mitchell looks exactly as you’d expect of a man who has been plying the local waters and gathering oysters for the last 59 years. He’s somewhat weathered. He’s slow to smile, but also carries himself with an air of quiet dignity. Mostly, he’s passionate about his work. After all, he’s not only helping to preserve the culture and history of Hilton Head Island, he’s also helping to preserve the environment by gathering oysters the way his ancestors did. He doesn’t have a large boat – it’s a 16-foot rowboat with a small outboard motor. He doesn’t have a crew – it’s pretty much him and sometimes one of his sons, Richard Jr. And he doesn’t live by other people’s rules – just the rules to respect the environment and carry on his family tradition of gathering oysters from the local waters. Mitchell’s family has been on the island for generations. It was his mother, Evalina, who taught him and his siblings – he has either 12 or 14 brothers and sisters, it’s hard to pin him down - to gather oysters back in the day when there was an oyster shucking plant where the Old Oyster Factory restaurant now stands. “There’s been a lot of changes here through the years,” he said. “It was nice back then, but there were only three jobs on this island: the sawmill, the river and the farm.” In addition to working the waters and catching local seafood, the Mitchells also farmed. “We’d grow corn, beans, peanuts, watermelon, cotton.” Now, Mitchell rises at about 6 a.m., sometimes seven days a week during oyster season, and heads out to the small dock on Broad Creek at the Old Oyster Factory, and goes out on the waters for a full day of oystering. He sells his goods to the restaurant, some of the local seafood stores and other folks around town. When asked how many oysters he gathers on a good day, he shrugs his shoulders, saying, “Depends. Can’t put no measure on it.” It’s important to restaurants like the Old Oyster Factory to not only serve their customers the freshest seafood, but also to promote the concept of buying local. It also means supporting sustainable seafood, which is seafood caught or gathered with consideration for the long-term viability of the species and the ocean’s ecological balance as a whole. That means something to people like Mitchell, who make their living on our waterways. And being out on the water is Mitchell’s “home away from home.” “You see something different every day. I like to get out there and talk to the dolphins,” he said with a chuckle. However, he also pointed out that while he’ll eat oysters, it’s not something he does very often. “I like conch and little bit of oysters, but not much.” M March 2012

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

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Hilton HEad | North End Atlanta Bread Company: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive. 342-2253. bld Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 689-5560. ld Carolina Café: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 681-4000, ext. 7045. bld Chart House: Seafood, steaks and more. 2 Hudson Road. 342-9066. ld Crazy Crab (north end): 104 William Hilton Parkway. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld Dragon Express: Chinese take-out. 95 Matthews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 681-5191. ld Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station. 681-8106. ld Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill : 435 William Hilton Parkway 342-6626. ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north end): 95 Mathews Drive. 342-8808. bld Frankie Bones: Reminiscent of Chicago/New York in the 1950s and 1960s. Mondays: Double Down Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Flip Night. Fridays: Late night happy hour. Saturdays: Flip Night. Sundays: All-night happy hour. 1301 Main Street. 682-4455. www. frankieboneshhi.com. lds Hudson’s on the Docks: 1 Hudson Road. 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. ld Il Carpaccio: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. ld

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the cottage Old Town Bluffton’s landmark for mouth-watering Southern breakfast and lunch, the Cottage serves up a full menu plus baked goods and teas in a relaxing Calhoun Street setting. 843-757-0508.

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dining | WHERE TO EAT LE BISTRO MEDITERRANEAN: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean.com. d

MICKEY’S PUB: Pub food, steaks, mussels, grilled pizzas. 435 William Hilton Parkway. 689-9952. www.mickeyspubhhi.com. ldo

MAIN STREET CAFÉ: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village. 6893999. hiltonheadcafe.com. lds

MUNCHIES: Ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Offers a $5 after-school meal for students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. daily, and ready-made brown-bag to-go lunches. 1407 Main Street. 785-3354. ld

MANGIAMO!: Pizza, Italian fare, takeout and delivery. 2000 Main Street. 682-2444. www.hhipizza.com. ld MI TIERRA (HILTON HEAD): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld

Old Fort Pub: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds

Now open Come chill out in a place designed to be like your own living room, only much, much cooler. According to owner Cheryl Klippel, Watusi is a place where moms can take their children, family and friends could gather, high school students can study, and a yogurt or coffee could sustain a day of fun. Special events will be scheduled. Watusi opens in mid-march, Pope Ave. Call Watusi at 686-5200 or visit www.islandwatusi.com

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Steaks and more. 20 Hatton Place. 681-4329. ld PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI: Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Drive. 3424472. bl REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR (NORTH END): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. ldso SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. Thursdays: Sunset reggae party. 397 Squire Pope Road. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse. com. do STARBUCKS: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823 STREET MEET: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; Daily Happy hour from 4-7 p.m 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi. com. ldo

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SUNSET GRILLE: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road. 689-6744. ldos TAPAS: Small dishes served tapasstyle. 95 Mathews Drive, Suite B5, Hilton Head Island. 681-8590. www. tapashiltonhead.com. d TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA: 35 Main Street. Offering an expanded lunchtime menu. 681-2900, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld TURTLES BEACH BAR & GRILL: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twiStreet Live nightly entertainment. 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 681-4000. ldo

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Hilton HEad | mid-island Alexander’s: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. ld

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Antonio’s: The Village at Wexford 842-5505. ld

Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina. 681-3625. ld Vic’s Tavern: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station. 681-2228. ld WiseGuys: Big wines, small plates, cocktails. 4:30-7 p.m.: Happy Hour. Tuesdays: Miami Nights. Wednesday: Ladies’ Night. 1513 Main Street. 8428866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. do Yummy House: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld

Arthur’s: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1191. L Bali Hai Family Restaurant: Pacific Rim cuisine with a Southern flair. Open 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 842-0084. d

buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488. bl Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 842-2626. cocosonthebeach.com. ld

Bistro 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com. ld

Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane. 686-5161. ld

Bonefish: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3772. ld

Café Street Tropez: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-7425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. ldo

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive 785-5007. ld Café at the Marriott: Breakfast

Coconutz Sportz Bar: Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Open 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Hilton Head Island

Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 842-0043 do Conroy’s: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499. ds Ela’s Blu Water Grille: Live Music with Dean St. Hillaire & other local favorites. 8pm – till. Thurs.-Sat. Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-3030, www.elasgrille.com. ld Flora’s Italian Cafe: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 8428200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead. com. d

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Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 785-2233. bl Little Venice: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-3300. ld Ocean Blue: Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 686-8444. ld

French Bakery: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. bl Fuddruckers: 2A Shelter Cove Lane. 686-5161. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld

Old Oyster Factory: 101 Marshland Road. 681-6040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d Pazzo: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 842-9463. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www.myruanthai.com. ld

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Harold’s Diner: Full breakfast and lunch menu. 641 William Hilton Parkway. 842-9292. bl HH prime: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 341-8058. blds Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044. Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: Award-winning chef creates fresh seafood, pasta and steaks with a breathtaking water view and Mediterranean décor. Early bird specials nightly from 5-7 p.m.; Happy Hour specials nightly from 5-8 p.m. Outdoor seating and private banquet space available. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood. com. do Larry’s Giant Subs: Subs, NYCstyle deli sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks. 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 785-2488. www.larryssubs.com. bld Little Chris Café: 430 William

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San Miguel’s: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld Santa Fe Café: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 785-3838. www.santafeofhiltonhead. com. ld Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: Seafood and steaks on the water. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket.com. d Sea Grass Grille: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. www.seagrassgrille.com. ld Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive Crowne Plaza Resort. 842-2400. Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 Street Meet: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties

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Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Avenue. 785-7700. www. auntchiladashhi.com. ld Beach Break Grill: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 785-2466. Ld

the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Tuesday: L80s Night. Fridays: Fish fry. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. www. streetmeethhi.com. ldo Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 6813625. ldo Wholly Cow Ice Creams and Coffee Beans: Handmade ice creams, coffees. 24 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-2511. www. whollycowicecream.com. XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 341-8080. xohhi.com.

Hilton HEad | south end Alfred’s: European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering combines classic American and Continental cuisine. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, Hilton Head Island. 341-3117. alfredsofhiltonhead.com. D Alligator Grille: Everything from tuna to gator, ribs to sushi. Park Plaza. 842-4888. alligatorgrilleofhiltonhead. com. D Amigos Cafe y Cantina: Ultracasual, funky. 70 Pope Avenue. 7858226. amigoshhi.com. ld Angler’s Beach Market Grill: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; familyfriendly; dine-in or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld

Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 785-5504. bl Big Bamboo Cafe: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacific-themed atmosphere. Live music nightly. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-3443. www. bigbamboocafe.com. ldo Bistro Mezzaluna: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Road 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. d Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-4950. www.blackmarlinhhi.com. lds Bomboras Grille and Chill Bar: 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza. 689-2662, bomborasgrille.com ldo Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road. 342-7757. ld Brellas Café: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive. 842-2400. bd British Open Pub: Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net. Ldo Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: Pub food in a sports-bar atmosphere. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. 49 New Orleans Road. 686-7665. ldo

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Asian Bistro: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road. 686-9888. ld Aqua Ocean Grille: Beach Bar open 11 a.m.- Dining room open for dinner 5-10 p.m. M-Sat. 10 North Forest Beach Drive, 341-3030. ld

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fruits; organic juice bar; whole food smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-3633. Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-9379. bldo DRYDOCK: 21 Office Park Road. 8429775. ldo

Captain Woody’s: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: Burgers, sandwiches. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. M-F. Mondays: Margarita Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Team trivia. Fridays: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road. 7852255. caseyshhi.com. ldo Catch 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza. 785-6261. www. catch22hhi.com. d Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road. 785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar. com. ld Coligny Bakery: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza. 686-4900. bl Coligny Deli & Grill: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza. 785-4440. ld Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany.com. do CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 671-2779. ld Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: Steakhouse with highend specialties. 26 New Orleans Road. 341-2333. d

Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 363-2722. www. thecrazycrab.com. ld

Earle of Sandwich Pub: English pub food, sandwiches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 785-7767. ld Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road. 785-5399. www.electricpianohhi.com o Fat Baby’s: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza.com. ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 785-4788. ld Flamingo House of Doughnuts: 33 Office Park Road #A, Hilton Head Island. 686-4606 Flatbread Grill and Bar: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-2225, www. flatbreadgrillhhi.com. ldo Flavors: Eclectic recipes from around the world. 12 Heritage Plaza. 785-3115. ld Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 842-3131 Frosty Frog Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach. 686-3764. ldo Fusion: Blending French, Indian and American cuisine. 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head, in the Gallery of Shoppes. 715-9365. ld Gruby’s New York Deli: Deli favorites with an NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 842-9111. bl

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HARBOUR SIDE CAFE: Casual outdoors burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1444. ld HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 363-2021. bl HARBOUR TOWN GRILL: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 3638380. bld HILTON HEAD DINER: Classic-style diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive. 686-2400. bldo

HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY: Classic American flavors, homebrewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 785-3900. ldo

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KARMA / ULTIMATE TEEN NIGHTLIFE: 5 Lagoon Road. 424-4016, karmahiltonhead.com o

HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 852-6333, hiltonheadicecreamshop.com

KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 785-3315. blds

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo

KURAMA JAPANESE STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 7854955. www.kuramahhi.com. d

HINOKI OF KURAMA: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-9800. ld HOT DOG HARBOUR: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza. 785-5400. ld HUGO’S: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-HUGO. ld IT’S GREEK TO ME: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 842-4033. ldo

JAVA JOE’S: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 686- 5282. www.javajoeshhi.com bldo JAZZ CORNER: Eclectic fine dining menu, live music nightly. Village at Wexford. 842-8620. thejazzcorner.com. do JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. ldo JUST PASTA: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head island. 686-3900. ld

LA HACIENDA: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4982. ld LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines. 842-1441. bl LAND’S END TAVERN: Casual family atmosphere overlooking the marina. South Beach Marina. 671-5456. www. saltydog.com. bld LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR: Craft brews, wines and cocktails. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. daily. Tuesdays:

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Marley’s Island Grille: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-5800. www.marleyshhi. com. do Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-2474. www. mellowmushroom.com/hiltonhead ldo

Pinch the Pint Night. Wednesdays: Kick the Keg Night. Thursdays: Burgers and Beer Night. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 842-8966. www. hiltonheadlodge.com. do A Lowcountry Backyard: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including fresh-baked breakfast cakes, sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 785-9273. hhbackyaRoadcom. bld Market Street Cafe: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza. 686-4976. www.marketstreecafe. com. ld

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Michael Anthony’s: Regional Italian fine dining with a contemporary flair. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-6272. www.michael-anthonys. com. d Murphy’s Irish Pub: Enjoy a pint and some traditional Irish pub grub. 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 842-3448. www.murphyspubhhi. com. ldo New York City Pizza: Pizza, subs, calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Avenue. 842-2227. ld Nick’s Steak & Seafood: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane. 686-2920. www. nickssteakandseafood.com. d

One Hot Mama’s: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. daily. Latenight menu until 1 a.m, bar open until 2 a.m. Tuesdays: Totally ‘80s night with DJ Smalls. 10 p.m. Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays: The Island’s Best Dance Party, with DJ Wee. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 682-6262. www.onehot mamas.com. ldso Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 6863232. palmettobaysunrisecafe.com. bl

Patty’s Pig & Pit: The island’s newest barbecue featuring house-smoked brisket, ribs, chicken and more. Six chef-made sauces, half-off appetizers during happy hour 3-6 p.m. daily. Early Bird Dining 4-6 p.m. Kids Menu and patio dining available. Take-out and Catering. Serving continuously from 11 a.m. Monday - Saturday. 32 Office Park Road, Hilton Head Island (across from the new Harris Teeters in Park

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Plaza). 842-5555. ld Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: Awardwinning pizzas. 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 785-3510. ldO Philly’s Café and Deli: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 785-9966. l Pino Gelato: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 842-2822. pinogelato.com Plantation Café and Deli (south end): Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 785-9020. bl

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Red Fish: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead.com. ld Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south end): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. ldo Remy’s Bar and Grill: Fresh local seafood. Kitchen open from 11 p.m.late. Live music nightly. Mondays: Moon Men From Mars Tuesdays: Jalapeno Brothers. Wednesdays: Treble Jay. Thursdays: Martin Lesch Trio. Fridays: CC & The Lost Boys. Saturdays: (rotates). Sundays: Big B Karaoke. 130 Arrow Road. 842-3800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. ldo Rita’s Water Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza Hilton Head. 686-2596, www.ritasice.com. Robert Irvine’s eat!: Cooking classes available. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 785-4850. eathhi. com. d Sage Room: Unique open-air kitchen allows guests to chat with the chefs. 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 7855352. www.thesageroom.com. d Salty Dog Cafe: Outdoor hangout for burgers, sandwiches and seafood. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld Sea Shack: Casual, fresh and familyfriendly. 6 Executive Park Drive. 7852464. ld Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive, Sea Pines Plantation. 8421888. seapines.com/dining. ld

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Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road. 785-9118. bls Skillets Café: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza. 785-3131. skilletscafe. com. bld Smokehouse: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com. ldo Southern Coney & Breakfast: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfaStreet 70 Pope Avenue, in Circle Center. 689-2447. bl Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway. 341-3347. www. stackspancakes.net. bld Starbucks (south end): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 Steamers: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza. 785-2070. www.steamersseafood.com. ld Stellini: Cuisine from New York’s Little Italy. 15 Executive Park Road. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d Stu’s Surfside: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-7873. ld The Studio: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road. 785-6000. www. studiodining.com. d Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 342-2611. www. sweetcarolinacupcakes.com Tiki Hut: Beachfront location; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive in the Holiday Inn complex. 785-5126. o

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Truffles Pope: 785-3663 • Sea Pines: 671-6138 • B’ton: 815-5554

Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 7574010. ld British Open Pub: Authentic British food. 60 Sun City Lane. 705-4005 and 1 Sheridan Park Drive, 815-6736. Ldo

TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: Fresh dough pizzas with premium ingredients you can bake at home; call ahead for faster service. 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center. 842-8253, www.tjstakeandbakepizza. com ld Topside at the Quarterdeck: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 8421999. d Trattoria Divina: Northern Italian coastal cuisine. 33 Office Park Road. 686-4442, trattoriadivina.com. d Truffles Cafe (south end): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 8 Executive Park Road. 785-3663. trufflescafe.com. ld Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 671-6136. trufflescafe. com. ld Wild Wing Café: Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. Thursday-Saturday: Live music. 72 Pope Avenue. 785-9464. www.wildwingcafe.com. ldo Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 6717327. www.saltydog.com. ld

bluffton Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive. 815-8226. ld Atlanta Bread Company: 11 Towne Drive. 815-2479. ld

Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 7066500 Captain Woody’s: 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: Awardwinning barbecue served from Bluffton’s famed red caboose. 8157675. ldo Claude & Uli’s Bistro: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld Coconuts Bar & Grille: Good food and cold drinks at Bluffton’s only dance club. Open 4 p.m. “until.” 39 Persimmon Street. 757-0602. do Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Fridays: Live bluegrass music, 8-11 p.m. 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. corkswinecompany.com. do Corner Perk: 142 Burnt Church Road. 816-5674. www.cornerperk.com bl The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street. 7570508. bl DiVino Fine Italian Cuisine and Steaks: Fine Italian cuisine and fresh local seafood. 1555 Fording Island Road in Moss Creek Village. 815-9000. www.divinohiltonhead.com. d

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Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road. 836-9999. ld Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. ld 120

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Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 705-0925. ld Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 837-8722. ld

Downtown Deli: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 815-5005. downtowndeli.net bl Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 706-7280. ld Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. Tuesdays: Live trivia. 25 Bluffton Road. 815-9200. giuseppispizza.com. ld Honeybaked Ham: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road. 815-7388. bld

Metropolitan Lounge and Bistro: European-style martini bar and bistro. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. Live entertainment nightly. 1050 Fording Island Road (in the Target Center). 815-7222. www.metropolitanlounge. com. do Montana’s Grizzly Bar: Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. daily and all day Tuesday. Nightly specials after 7 p.m. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road. 815-2327. www.montanasonline.com ldo Mulberry Street Trattoria: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and oldworld entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road. 837-2426. lds Outback Steakhouse: Steaks and more. 100 Buckwalter Place. 757-9888. ld

Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 757-5831. ld

Panda Chinese Restaurant: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road. 8156790. ld

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 706-9741. www.jimnnicks. com. ld

Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: Awardwinning pizzas. Berkeley Place off Buckwalter. 757-3500. ldO

Katie O’Donald’s: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 815-5555. www. katieodonalds.com. ldo

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Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 837-3353. bldo Kobe Japanese Restaurant: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive. 757-6688. ld Longhorn: Classic steaks inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld May River Grill: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road. 757-5755. mayrivergrill.com. Closed Sundays. ld Mellow Mushroom: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 878 Fording Island Road. 706-0800. www.mellowmushroom.com/bluffton ldo Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-7200. ld

Pour Richard’s: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort”; features Bluffton’s only woodfire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 757-1999. www.pourrichardsbluffton. com. do The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. Food, happy hour, and three big screen HDTVs right by the Old Carolina Clubhouse. d River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. ld Robert Irivine’s Nosh!: InsideTanger II. Lunch, dinner, pastries and Starbucks coffee. 837-5765. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 757-9479. www.myruanthai.com. ld

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No one should go through March Madness thirsty. That’s why Monthly is proud to share these amazing specials from the sponsors behind our Monthly’s March Madness bracket contest. Email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com for details on entering. For a list of prizes, see page 16.

MELLOW MADNESS GAME TIME SPECIALS $5 Jager Shots $4 Guiness Drafts $3 Miller Bottles $2 PBR's

SERG INTO MARCH MADNESS One Hot Mamas – Showing all games. $2 PBR drafts during games and Happy Hour begins at 4 p.m. with daily specials.

DRIBBLE WITH THE DOG Special prices all day on Salty Dog Amber and Salty Dog Lager. Plus, complimentary snacks, drink specials and a March Madness Happy Hour.

TRUFFLES ABSOLUT MARCH MADNESS 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the bar (all three locations) Daily and during all March Madness Games $5 Absolut cocktails $5 Appetizers

The Lodge – Catch all the action with Happy Hour beginning daily at 4 p.m.; games shown on all 14 TVs. Skull Creek Boathouse – Showing all the games! Featuring regional cuisine inspired by the teams playing that day. Daily drink specials at The Buoy Bar. Special features with Pinnacle Vodka. Celebrate Final Four weekend with Spring Lobsterfest at noon March 31

THE SMOKEHOUSE Catch all the games and enjoy $2 icy tower drafts and don’t forget happy hour 3-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

Black Marlin and The Hurricane Bar – Catch all the action! Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. and open at 12 Noon Sat.-Sun.; Specials on buckets $19 imports, $15 domestics; $3.25 margaritas, $3.75 hurricanes on the rocks, $1 off all beers.

NOTHIN’ BUT NET AT CAPTAIN WOODY’S Enjoy 10 percent off your food order with coupon on page 120 during March Madness and enjoy the games outdoors at the Bluffton location’s rooftop bar. 122

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SAIGON CAFE: Vietnamese cuisine from soups to sandwiches. 1304 Fording Island Road. 837-1800. www.saigoncafeofhiltonhead.com. bld SAKE HOUSE: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. Great sushi and teppanyaki favorites. 706-9222. ld SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle. 815-5030. d SIPPIN’ COW CAFE: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road. 757-5051. bl SQUAT N’ GOBBLE: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road. 757-4242. bld STOOGES CAFE: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and dessert menu. 25 Sherington Drive. 706-6178. bl SUBLIME PRIME: 163 Bluff ton Road, Suite F. Sizzling steaks, wine and more. 815-6900. d THE TAVERN: 51 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 3G. Open Mondays-Saturdays for lunch and dinner. 645-2333. www.tavernatriverwalk.com ld UNDER THE OAKS TAVERN: 8 Pin Oak Street. Handmade pastas, tapas dishes and satays inside or outside under a big oak tree. 815-3466. do TRUFFLES CAFE: Ribs, steaks, seafood and American cuisine at three locations. 91 Towne Drive. 815-5551. trufflescafe.com. ld UPPER CRUST: Pizza, subs, grinders, pasta, wraps, salads. Moss Creek Village. 837-5111. ld VINEYARD 55: Premier Wine, Cheese and Craft Beer Boutique offering wine and artisanal cheese tastings. Space available for private events. 55 Calhoun Street. d WALNUTS CAFÉ: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 815-2877. bls WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON): 1188 Fording Island Road. 837-9453. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com. ld DAUFUSKIE ISLAND MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld M March 2012

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growing list of great performers have made themselves regulars at the annual Savannah Music Festival. But Wycliffe Gordon —a celebrated jazz trombonist/ vocalist/arranger/music educator— claims the most appearances, having played the festival every year for the past decade. The Waynesboro, Ga., native, who now calls New York City home, has developed such an international reputation that the Augusta City Council has proclaimed each Aug. 7 “Wycliffe Gordon Day.” But Gordon’s contribution to this year’s Savannah Music Festival, which runs March 22 through April 7, shifts the spotlight to one of his own heroes and a founding father of modern jazz. “Hello Pops: A Celebration of Louis Armstrong” finds Gordon and his

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band paying musical tribute to the trumpeter and vocalist (who died in 1971), in a show that plays five times at the Charles H. Morris Center, one of the festival’s main downtown venues. Shows, priced at $35, are scheduled for 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on March 27 and 12:30, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. on March 28. The festival’s something-for-everymusic-fan philosophy—embracing not just jazz but also classical, blues, rock, country, bluegrass, gospel, world music and other genres—has generated full houses and positive press coverage year after year. “Since my first festival here in 2003 we have grown our annual budget from $650,000 to $3 million, (and) ticket sales have increased tenfold,” Executive Director Rob Gibson said, “People are hungry for what we do, February 2012

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and their support is unwavering.” Gordon himself is known to blend genres, as seen in Jazz Times magazine’s review of a 2008 Savannah Music Festival show in which Gordon played and sometimes sang music ranging from “gospel/spirituals to blues to marches to swing,” reviewer George Kanzler wrote. “There was an infectious, almost joyous appeal to the music, as well as evidence that Gordon is now as comfortable as a lyricist as he is as a composer.”

• Two iconic and folksy singersongwriters—Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt—play as an acoustic duo (March 24). • The return of “Piano Showdown” brings together master keyboardists Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, Aaron Diehl and Kevin Bales (March 26).

Other highlights of this year’s festival:

• Violinist Daniel Hope, who also serves as the festival’s associate artistic director, brings his “Daniel Hope & Friends” series of chamber music concerts back for the eighth year (March 24, 28 and 31).

• Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck, another festival veteran, brings the original lineup of his category-defying Flecktones to town on March 22.

• Two acclaimed New School jazzmen, saxophonist Joshua Redman and pianist Brad Mehldau play as a duo (April 6).

• The Head and the Heart and Justin Townes Earle appear together in an only-in-Savannah double bill (March 22).

• A return visit by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra this year features pianist Yefim Bronfman (April 7).

• Dixieland meets bluegrass as Preservation Hall Jazz Band joins forces with the Del McCoury Band (March 23).

• Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia plays with an ensemble (April 7).

If you go Venues for the 2012 Savannah Music Festival, March 22 through April 7, are spread across downtown and include mostly theaters and churches. The festival boasts more than 100 performances, some of them simultaneous. Ticket prices range from $15 to $75, depending on the event and location of seat. Tickets are on sale online at www.savannahmusicfestival.org or by phone at 912-5255050.

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Folly Creek

Hilton Head Island’s sleeping giant

SEE MORE Scan the QR code above with your smart phone to watch three archaeologically inept Monthly staffers attempt to find the lost community beside Folly Creek.

he beach seems to go on forever on Hilton Head Island. It feels that way when you walk barefoot on the hard-packed, fine-gained sand. The island’s ocean-facing shore is 12 miles in length. In some places it’s over 300 feet wide—the perfect playground for sun worshipers and habitat for marine life, from introverted loggerhead turtles to panhandling gulls. But there is one place on this beach where twice a day, there is no beach. Locals call it “the Folly.”

AN ANCIENT WATERWAY Folly Creek is an ocean inlet that carves the beach in two. About twice a day, the high tide churns through a deep channel onshore and fills a wide salt marsh basin between the dunes and Chaplin Community Park. Some of the Folly tidewater drains northeast through the Burke’s Beach community. But most remains in the bowl-shaped marsh. This tidal marsh functions like a huge, soggy sponge—containing brackish (a mix of salty and fresh) water, accumulating sediment and sheltering wildlife—until the tide ebbs. Then water flows back to the ocean, adding valuable nutrients to the marine food web, from sand dollars to bottlenose dolphins. In times of tropical storms or nor’easters, the wetland fills to the brim. This “pond-full” condition is when the

folks at Palmetto Dunes open the flood gates that connect the Folly to that community’s canal system. Water is diverted out of the marsh, through the canals, through pipes under William Hilton Parkway, and into Broad Creek. This is an engineered version of the way the Folly has flowed for millennia. There are two ways to uncover how the Folly used to flow. I like to study soil maps from the National Resources Conservation Service (formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service). The maps delineate soil conditions that have been on Hilton Head Island for thousands of years. The maps clearly show that “hydric” (water-influenced) soils run from the Folly inlet, through the marsh, under Chaplin Community Park, and into Broad Creek. These soils are blackish, gummy coastal sediments, indicating there still is a flow of high groundwater that follows this drainage way. It is evidence that the ancient Folly Creek probably bisected the island in days of yore. The second way of learning soils is messier.

THE BIG SINK In the late 1990s, a portion of William Hilton Parkway near Chaplin Park collapsed and fell into the mother of all potholes. It turns out that following prolonged rainfall, those ancient hydric soils became

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super-saturated with rising groundwater. Soils always seek to return to their origin. In the case of the U.S. 278 Big Sink, the soils returned to muck in the subterranean channel that to this day connects the Folly to Broad Creek. Tracing the source of these ancient waterways is like reading a Dan Brown mystery. Scratch below the surface, and clues begin to appear. Simple, everyday things like a creek cutting across the beach may seem inconsequential. But to ignore such places would be, well, folly. On Labor Day of 1979, Hurricane David sideswiped Hilton Head Island. It was a Category 1 storm (sustained winds 75-94 miles per hour). Some say, “We were lucky…this storm was not so bad.” I say, ask the residents of the island’s Sunset Community. Former residents, that is. This was a small beach cottage neighborhood nestled along Folly Creek at Singleton Beach. The hurricane winds induced a storm surge, turning Folly Creek into an angry, roiling river. Wind and water destroyed the community. Today, if you visit the overlook on the south bank of Folly Creek and dig down a foot or two, you may uncover floor tiles, plumbing pipe and maybe a child’s toy.

TWO FACES OF NATURE By definition, a folly landscape is a stream of water running by trees. It’s a British term: Places with a folly occur in former colonies such as South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and Australia. Hilton Head Island once had two folly inlets, but the creek in Sea Pines was filled in the late 1950s—long

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before the Clean Water Act outlawed such actions. Because of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s beach preservation and development management near wetlands, Folly Creek is preserved as the vibrant tidewater community it has been for millennia. At high tide, the ocean pours salt water across the beach and fills Folly Creek. The channel meanders and splits into two tributaries. Most of the tidal flow spreads through a large bowl-shaped salt marsh, west of the beach. Here is a classic Lowcountry tidewater habitat. Stiff-leaved shrubs, billowing cordgrass and sharp-tipped black needlerush, scattered hammocks (small islands) and salt pans (bare sandy spots) slow the current and trap sediment,

forming “high marsh” adjoining Singleton Beach and Chaplin Park. A second channel meanders through the Burke’s Beach and Bradley Beach neighborhoods. From the bridge at Burke’s Beach, watch Atlantic blue crabs jostle for territory, fiddler crabs scurry on mud banks, and showy wading birds on the prowl. As the tide falls, the water streams from the marsh. Slowly at first, then as a tidal gusher, the creek’s concentrated current pours across the beach as a roiling, churning riptide into the ocean. Now the Folly is too dangerous for swimming or wading. Stand by the Folly and witness the enduring power of the sea. M

Head down Burke’s Beach Road and find a good parking spot near the beach. Then, walk across the boardwalks and dunes to the ocean and bear south. The creek will be right in front of you. If not, wait a few hours. The tides move pretty fast.

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The tchotchkes to the kingdom Editor’s note: A more hastily-written version of the following has already appeared in our e-newsletter. If you were an e-newsletter subscriber, you’d be done reading this already, and you’d have a two-week jumpstart on yourself in getting some free stuff.

op quiz: What do hair extensions, an iPhone case that features a flip-out bottle opener, and top-shelf vodka all have in common? Apart from all being things found in Lindsay Lohan’s purse, they’re also things that PR people send to us here at Monthly on a daily basis. One day I walked in, and there was a pair of sandals waiting for me. Just free sandals, in case my feet happened to be that exact size and I only wanted to cover part of them. Now, we here at Monthly love free stuff as much as the next regional tourism, news, business and lifestyle publication, but we generally have to turn this stuff down because product reviews aren’t really our bag, and we’d feel a little guilty taking it knowing that we’re never going to give it any ink.* We’re more into talking about the Lowcountry and the people within it. Let the Consumer Reports or Travel+Leisure magazines of

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the world get the samples. We’re in it for the locals. Then it hit me. Why not get as much of this free stuff as possible and pass it along to Monthly’s loyal readers? We could be like an ink-and-paper Robin Hood, acquiring tchotchkes from the PR folks and giving them straight to the folks who support us. All we would ask is that our readers try this stuff out, then fire us back a couple paragraphs about what they thought. So because Monthly loves our readers as much as our readers love free stuff, we are officially declaring the formation of the Monthly Swag Club. Shoot me an email at editor@ hiltonheadmonthly.com to join. When a PR firm sends me an email about the latest new gadget/beverage/ hair extension they’d like me to have for free, I’ll notify Swag Club members. The first one to respond gets the prize. The only catch is that if you get the product, you need to send back a brief review of the product within a week. And by brief, we mean you can either give us a 300-word treatise on the product’s strengths and weaknesses vs. other comparable products in the marketplace, or you can text us at 4 a.m. saying, “this vodka is

aaaaaaawesome!” It’s all the same. Now obviously, we can’t have one member hogging all the goods, so once you’ve successfully snagged a prize and submitted a review for it, you’ll be ineligible for another piece of Monthly swag for a period of time between three months or a year, depending on how many people we get signed up for this thing. After that time’s up, you’re right back to winning. So shoot us an email if you like getting free stuff, and tell a friend. The more people we have, the more reviews get written and the more stuff we get sent to us. Everyone wins. *Not at all true. I have a garage full of flak-provided tools, duct tape and various construction-related adhesives. Total cost? My journalistic credibility.

THE GIVING GETS GOING Already, Swag Club member Erin Clark (pictured at right) has gotten her hands on some Vaska all-natural laundry detergent, while Lynn Bennett will soon be toasting her club membership with ultra-premium Exclusiv Vodka.

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