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SUMMER FUN WE HAVE A WINNER!

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PUTT LIKE A PRO DOUG WEAVER

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Contents JUNE 2013

10 The Vibe Beaufort County is suffering from an American Idol-Candice Glover hangover. For months, we’ve been glued to the television on Wednesday and Thursday nights to watch in awe as 23-year-old Candice Glover of St. Helena Island schooled a bevy of contestants — even the judges — in the true art of singing.

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Fathers and sons in business Sons learn from their fathers. Whether it’s how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons fathers teach can last a lifetime. But how do those lessons change when a son joins his father in business?

Summer Fun Looking for fun things to do this summer? We’ve got the rundown on enjoying all Hilton Head Island has to offer, from an insider’s perspective.

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Summer Fashion Check out the latest styles from Quiet Storm and Outside Hilton Head.

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Bridal Hilton Head Monthly’s guide to what’s hot and what’s not for planning the day of your dreams.

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Home: Container Gardens At this time of year, colorful summer salads are a staple at the dining table at home.

Grow fresh herbs and vegetables, right on your back porch.

Partner Promotion: Budget Blinds Bob Engler left the golf course to open his own custom window covering business.

And business is booming.

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Big Taste Sally Kerr-Dineen takes on the farmer’s market.

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Partner Promotion: OMBRA Cucina Rustica Michael Cirafesi has opened a new highend hotspot and is serving classic regional Italian cuisine and wine.

24 Column: Money Report If you divorce, or are divorced from your spouse after at least 10 years of marriage, you are entitled to receive an income from Social Security based on your divorced spouse’s earnings, even if they’ve remarried.

26 Business: On the Move 38 Health Hilton Head Island’s Dorsey Smith shares the story of her fight against colon cancer.

68 Golf Tip Hilton Head PGA Teacher of the Year Doug Weaver makes his Monthly debut.

72 Sports A Q&A with former USC standout Devin Taylor, a Beaufort native, who was drafted by the Detroit Lions.

74 Social Spotlight 76 Column: Property Perspectives Island leaders should focus on stimulating the demand for real estate and eliminating issues that prohibit it.

98 Column: Secret Places Here on the coast, the native live oak is nature’s most valuable player.

100 Lowcountry Calendar 114 Where to Eat 128 Last Call

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Inspiring people make for inspirational stories

PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

Every so often in life one encounters a person that leaves a deep impression.

When I first met Dorsey Smith she had a special glow to her persona, which is rooted in her experience of overcoming adversity. She was courageous enough to share her story with all of our readers in this issue.

Candice Glover made us all proud by winning Season 12 of American Idol. We take an intimate look at her rise from a dirt road on St. Helena Island to national fame, starting on Page 10.

One of Candice’s high school classmates, football player Devin Taylor, was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in another inspiring tale.

Edwina Hoyle and her team continue to help families live with Alzheimer’s disease. A nationally televised documentary about “Memory Matters” highlights their amazing work.

We celebrate Father’s Day with a feature about father and son business teams;

(From left) CEO Marc Frey, Publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb and Managing Editor Lance Hanlin

highlighting Mike and Robert Rivers, Charlie and Andy Reed, and Mike and Nick Kristoff.

In the golf section we pay tribute to Jim Ferguson. He was a close friend to many Hilton Head Islanders. He left us too early and reminds us to make the most of every day.

Our goal at Monthly is to connect the Lowcountry and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring you all of these stories about real people residing in our community.

On an internal note, I’m proud to announce that Lance Hanlin has been promoted to managing editor of our multi-media platform. Lance is a true writer with a passion for perfection. His thoughtful and diligent personality will ensure that we live up to our mission. I welcome him to share the responsibility with me and our great team that works tirelessly to contribute our share of making the Lowcountry a great place to live.

We hope you enjoy this issue! M The new Managing Editor of Hilton Head Monthly is Lance Hanlin. After graduating from Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Lance spent most of his professional life in the newspaper industry, working for daily publications in Sikeston, Mo.; Idaho Falls, Idaho; Carbondale, Ill.; Beaufort and Bluffton. He has been one of Monthly’s top contributing writers since 2011 and joined Frey Media full-time in 2012.

address PO Box 5926, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 offices 843-842-6988 fax 843-842-5743 email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com web hiltonheadmonthly.com /hiltonheadmonthly @HHMonthly SUBSCRIPTIONS One-year (12-issue) subscriptions are $12.

For mailing inquiries or to make address changes to your existing subscription, call 843-785-1889 or email subscriptions@hiltonheadmonthly.com CEO Marc Frey marc@hiltonheadmonthly.com PRESIDENT Anuska Frey afrey@hiltonheadmonthly.com PUBLISHER Lori Goodridge-Cribb lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com MANAGING EDITOR Lance Hanlin lance@hiltonheadmonthly.com ART DIRECTOR Jeremy Swartz jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com DESIGN Charles Grace CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Michel Berda, John Brackett, Arno Dimmling, Rob Kaufman, Butch Hirsch, Frank Milbourn, Bob Sofaly, W Photography CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lisa Allen, Lou Benfante, Todd Ballantine, Sally Kerr-Dineen, Jeff Fulgham, Sally Mahan, Leah McCarthy, Laura Morgan, Eleanor O’Sullivan, Michael Paskevich, Dean Rowland, Gwyneth Saunders, Robert Stenhammer, Doug Weaver, Steven Weber

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ABOUT THE COVER Hilton Head Island firefighter Ben Boring enjoyed a sunny afternoon with his 3-year-old son Gavin at Mitchelville Beach.

This image and the cover image were captured by W Photography.

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Lowcountry Idolization

St. Helena’s Candice Glover dazzles with unparalleled talent

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EAUFORT COUNTY IS SUFFERING FROM AN AMERICAN IDOLCANDICE GLOVER HANGOVER. For months, we’ve been glued to the television on Wednesday and Thursday nights to watch in awe as 23-year-old Candice Glover of St. Helena Island schooled a bevy of contestants — even the judges — in the true art of singing.

Mind you, we’re no backwater stranger to celebrity. We’ve had films made here, stars and professional athletes buy homes here, and cadres of celebrities vacation here.

But Candice Glover is purely Lowcountry and her rise to the top on American Idol has been captivating, her talent breathtaking. Twice 10

BY LISA J. ALLEN

weekly viewing parties for her performances one night and vote results the next became the spring fashion, from Savannah to Charleston.

A parade and concert May 4 in Beaufort drew tens of thousands of her fans. Not bad for a hometown of only 12,000 and a woman who grew up on a dirt road on St. Helena Island, a barrier island isolated enough to preserve Geechee, a centuries-old language unique to the Lowcountry that Candice speaks.

Candice’s success stems from her voice, of course, but more so her intelligence and something else immeasurably important: a fiercely positive and supportive family who didn’t scoff when Candice tried out for American Idol for

the first time just two years after graduating from Beaufort High School.

She failed, not making it past the early rounds in season 9.

In retrospect, she realizes she wasn’t prepared and auditioned almost on a whim, a break from her jobs at a childcare center and renting boats, mopeds and tee times to tourists on Fripp Island.

Candice bided her time and tried again two years later. She held her own with the two eventual finalists that year, but was bounced by the judges long before she was a household name.

“I guess they changed their mind,” Candice said in an interview shortly afterward.

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A NEW, IMPROVED CANDICE After that second attempt, it was then that Candice proved she wasn’t an average person with an amazing voice. She is an extraordinarily driven woman with savvy enough to realize that circumstances change.

The judges changed, the auditioning venues changed, her maturity changed. Candice perfected her voice, her manner, and her confidence. Now she was ready to hold her own with the media, the judges, and her growing legion of fans.

She decided to try a third time. Her parents and grandmother held their breath — and their tongues — fearful she would be hurt yet again.

This time, Candice felt she was on her way, her mother, Carole Glover, said, “She told her job when she left this time, ‘I’m not going to be back.’”

This time, Candice left her talented American Idol competitors in the dust and the judges on their feet for standing ovation after standing ovation, week after week. She chose songs and modified arrangements, putting an unmistakable Candice stamp on songs once owned by Adele, Barbra and Whitney.

Time and again, the Idol judges commented on her poise, power and dominance. A reel of American Idol highlights this year really is a Candice reel: “Lovesong,” “I (Who Have Nothing),” “Somewhere” and the finale show duet with Jennifer Hudson.

Now, the world has seen her talent and her grounded persona.

WHERE IT BEGAN Carole Glover says Candice’s late grandfather was a singer and it is he who sparked Candice’s singing interest, which began, not surprisingly, in church.

While in high school, she dominated the annual talent show that is a fundraiser for Beaufort High’s step team.

Step team coach and Beaufort High English teacher Shelia Cato saw Candice’s talent when Candice and her cousin sang a duet to audition for the talent show when Candice was a sophomore.

“I pulled Candice aside and told her her voice was so much more powerful than her cousin’s,”

Cato said. “I told her if she sang alone, she would win. Being the person Candice is, that was a hard decision to make. She wanted to be supportive of her cousin.”

Candice opted to go solo and won every talent show until she graduated in 2008.

This year, she agreed to perform for the Step Team talent show in February, but found out she made it to Hollywood on American Idol and wouldn‘t be in town for the event. Not one to shirk commitments, Candice sang “I Will Always Love You” in front of a video camera and emailed it to Cato. It’s stunning to hear a singer on par with Whitney Houston belt out a flawless rendition in her living room while making, in effect, a home movie.

From early on, her mother said Candice was convinced her career was going to be singing, despite taking a few business administration classes at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Outside of her day job on Fripp Island, Candice worked on her singing, appearing at local venues such as Luther’s. And auditioned once, twice, three times for American Idol.

BRACING FOR FAME AND FORTUNE Carole Glover said Candice had a glimmer of what her life might be like as a celebrity, at least locally, after she returned from Idol last year.

But her family didn’t. As Candice survived round after round of American Idol competition, the family’s fame grew, too.

“It has affected our family in a good way,” Carole said. “We are being stopped at the airport. The children in school, the teachers are coming to them. Our whole lifestyle has changed. Our phones are ringing all the time.

I hang up my cell phone and the house phone rings.”

Carole Glover hopes some of the old routine will return now that American Idol is over and the Glover family no longer is beamed into millions of living rooms.

The journey has been arduous at times because American Idol provides little help for competitors.

The community raised money so Carole and Jon Glover could travel to California to watch Candice perform. The show also didn’t pay

for Candice’s living expenses, Carole said. For example, Candice paid for her own meals.

“Everything is on her,” Carole said, although Candice did get to keep her wardrobe.

Beaufort is on the hook for the costs of the parade and concert. Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling passed a donation bucket around a viewing party for the Idol finale, hoping to close in on the remaining $10,000 bill.

But Candice’s financial worries are over. She likely will earn $1 million in the coming year through appearance fees, concerts, record sales and recording contracts, according to a report on Idol contracts in the New York Times.

The morning after she won Idol, Candice, already packed and ready to go either home or on a whirlwind media tour, left for New York.

Next up is a 40-stop American Idol tour where Candice can gain more experience handling the media and fan requests, because American Idol doesn’t provide media training, either.

“She is a smart girl. She knows how to talk to people,” Carole said.

Carole said one aspect of Candice the media has yet to capture is her personality.

“They say she doesn’t have a lot of personality,” Carole Glover said. “She walks into a room and the party starts. At first, she was a little nervous. She’s careful about what she says. That gets taken wrong.”

A tidbit American Idol did dole out was how to protect her very powerful voice: Don’t talk as much.

“But she’s like her mother. She talks a lot. We text a lot and we talk every night,” Carole said.

A CRASH COURSE IN MONEY As the money begins to flow, figuring out what to do with it is on Candice too, Carole said.

“We’ll have to get our own attorney and all of that.”

Susan Ketchum, senior vice president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management on Hilton Head Island, advises Candice to wait a while before making any moves with her money.

“For most people, it takes years to accumulate wealth and they’ve have time to learn from their mistakes,” Ketchum said. “As their wealth grows June 2013

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Tens of thousands of Candice Glover fans showed up for her American Idol concert and parade May 4 in Beaufort. Glover won the reality singing competition on May 13. Her debut album, Music Speaks, is scheduled for release on July 16.

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over the years, they adjust to it. If your wealth is sudden, that can be life changing.”

Ketchum said rule number one is to take your time and don’t make rash decisions.

“Assess your situation and your needs,” she advises, along with assembling a financial team of an advisor, a tax attorney and an accountant.

“The wealth is sudden,” Ketchum said. “I was reading the other day that 70 to 90 percent of people go through their lottery winnings in five years or less. With celebrities, your star power might be limited too. You might have years of earning ability, but you might not. Candice is only 23 years old. Her money has to take her a long way. I’ve dealt with plenty of clients who have come into wealth suddenly. The movie business and music business is all so fickle. It changes so quickly.”

A daunting task for Candice is learning to keep friends and families at arm’s length when they are asking for money or for Candice to invest in various things, Ketchum said.

“I advise my clients to refer those requests to me. That takes them out of the awkward position. Then the team can assess the request.”

Candice clearly is grateful to the people who have supported her every step of the way and she thanks her supporters often.

“You can’t forget the people who were there for you when you working toward your goals, but at the same time, I coach them to keep that separate,” Ketchum said. “Singing is her business, that’s her job, that’s her career.”

With Candice’s win, American Idol immediately released a single, “I Am Beautiful,” and a record on the Idol label will follow, but beyond that, Candice’s success falls to her.

If her path thus far is any indication, the Lowcountry will be listening to Candice for years to come.

And we’re all ears. M

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COMMEMORATING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE

Burning of Bluffton Left: General William B. Barton Right: General P.G.T. Beauregard

BY JEFF FULGHAM

BY 10 A.M. ON THE MORNING OF JUNE 4, 1863, THE ABANDONED AND WAR-TORN VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. Approximately two-thirds of the town’s 60 homes, along with acres of magnificent trees and manicured gardens, were ablaze as red-hot embers crackled and popped with heated fury. The thick, wafting smoke clouds emanating from the searing firestorm were witnessed for miles in all directions.

According to Sergeant John G. Abbott of the 48th New York Infantry Regiment, the temperature was warm on that fateful day, which only exacerbated the effects of the torrid blaze. A thick fog lingering over the May River at sunrise had dissipated, and was now substituted with profuse and visually obstructive smoke clouds along the town’s waterfront.

Company E of the 11th South Carolina Infantry, which was camped near the bank of the river in present-day Old Town, had been caught off guard at daybreak by a swarming Yankee force that had been inserted amphibiously by two transport steamers near today’s Alljoy Landing. Providing security for the transports and fire support for Union ground troops were two heavily armed gunboats, which were now well within effective artillery range of the town.

Dutifully carrying out orders originating from Brigadier-General David Hunter, Northern troops had begun setting the town ablaze at around 7:30 a.m. Now at midmorning the battle lines had been drawn and the antagonists were 14

squared off — 1,000 men in blue faced 238 gray-clad soldiers. With the Rebels formed up in the vicinity of present-day May River Road and the Yankees now assembled adjacent to the river, the most intense clash naturally occurred along the street leading to the wharf.

“Approximately two-thirds of the town’s 60 homes, along with acres of magnificent trees and manicured gardens, were ablaze as red-hot embers crackled and popped with heated fury” As the adrenaline-induced Southerners charged towards the river, Rebel yells were heard

by Lieutenant-Commander George Bacon aboard the U.S.S. Commodore McDonough, a brutish and menacing naval gunboat.

As the combatants discharged a hail of small arms fire at each other amid the sizzling inferno that had consumed the town, Bacon ordered his crews aboard the gunboat to open with artillery fire. Whizzing dangerously close by and just over the heads of Union troops on the ground, the shells exploded with deep and disorienting thuds among the Rebels. The salvo was intense, precise and overwhelming.

Having accomplished the mission of destroying the small, affluent town by fire, Colonel William

Barton ordered his regiment, the 48th New York, to board the transports while the imposing gunboats kept the Rebels at a standoff distance. By midday the fighting had concluded and the Union vessels were returning to Hilton Head and Cockspur Islands along the winding and picturesque intercoastal passage.

The resulting casualty reports were low, but the significance of the burning of Bluffton echoed far and wide. Having been transmitted along telegraph wires, reports of the town’s destruction were soon on the pages of major newspapers nationwide, from the Richmond Dispatch to The New York Times —“Washington, Friday, June 19.

The Navy Department has received from Admiral DuPont the particulars attending the destruction of Bluffton, S.C.” Official Union reports on the “Expedition against Bluffton” were routed through the highest military and civilian channels within the federal government. General Pierre G.T. Beauregard was one of many Southerners who publicly expressed outrage over the burning, which occurred long before other Union generals — such as Sherman — resorted to using the torch as a weapon of war.

Bluffton’s geopolitical and strategic military significance had brought about its own ruin. Although Union reports emphasized the town’s status as a Rebel picket (lookout) headquarters, evidence suggests that there were additional and unique motivating factors that contributed to Bluffton’s downfall. The most intriguing evidence relates to the nocturnal exploits of Confederate

Captain John Mickler, a highly decorated scout who launched a number of effective and well-documented amphibious raids from his basecamp on the Bluffton mainland.

Nevertheless, when the sun rose on the morning of June 5, 1863, it was evident that Bluffton’s antebellum way of life had vanished forever.

Perhaps in an omen of what was to come for the South, the burning of Bluffton was a prelude to the farewell of the Southern plantation era and of the institution of slavery.

From the period when the community’s first dwellings were constructed in the early 1800s, to the contemporary era, the burning of Bluffton during the Civil War may be the most salient and influential episode in the annals of town history. This June 4th will mark the 150th anniversary of that fateful and historic day. M

Jeff Fulgham is the author of The Bluffton Expedition: The Burning of Bluffton, South Carolina, During the Civil War — now available in paperback and ebook at most bookstores.

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Set yourself in motion Upcoming local ‘races’ a good reason to get into shape now

BY LAURA MORGAN

Summer is officially here, folks. If you are one of the 90 percent that doesn’t feel like your body is ready for public display yet, fear not. Just because summer has started, we’ve still got plenty of time to get into those shorts and swimsuits.

Let’s take it in small chunks. What can we do now so that we’re feeling a little less jiggly come the 4th of July? That’s a month away — more than enough time to drop a size and build some sweet-sculpted muscles.

The easiest way to get hot as a firecracker is by simply starting a daily walking or running routine. A lot of you probably already do a few miles several days a week, and that’s great. But if you want to see real changes in your beach body, you’ve got to continually increase the mileage and/or pace.

And the best way to stick to a plan is to follow a weekly training schedule. The structure and accountability are so empowering, and there is simply no greater feeling than crossing off your daily “to do” requirements on your training calendar. Leave the sweaty hand print on there for added pride.

You want the ultimate accountability to ensure you stick to your new routine? Register for an upcoming 5K race — maybe the Firecracker 5000? I realize that a lot of people are intimidated by the thought of doing a 5K or any other run/walk event — those are for athletes, right?

Hogwash. The vast majority of our local “races” are anything but races. They are packed with hundreds of walkers reveling in the thought of crossing their first finish line.

Registering for your first “race” will motivate you in several ways. First, you’ve paid to participate, so you’re not going to back out. Second, you are going to tell everyone you know that you are doing your first “race” and these new fans will ask about your training on a daily basis. There’s no way you can let them down, right?

350/30 CELEBRATION PRESENTS:

The Talbird Oak Editor’s Note: In celebration of the 350th anniversary of the sighting of Hilton Head Island, and the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Town of Hilton Head Island, a group of volunteers are organizing a 350/30 year anniversary blowout to commemorate both events with a town open house Sept. 30 and a beach party Oct. 5. Monthly proudly presents the following, the third in a series of historical articles leading up to the event.

BY LOU BENFANTE, HERITAGE LIBRARY FOUNDATION

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uring the Revolutionary War, Lieutenant John Talbird of the Patriot militia was wounded in a battle on Johns Island in 1779 and captured by the British. After Charleston surrendered to the British in May of 1780, he was paroled and sent back to his Skull Creek home. John Talbird had married Mary Ann Ladson, daughter of a Hilton Head Island plantation owner in 1778. As a wedding present, his father, Henry Talbird, gave the couple the Talbird plantation which was near the Cypress gate in present-day Hilton Head Plantation. After Lieutenant Talbird returned home in the spring of 1780, the British attempted to force him to join a British military unit. Instead, he joined one of the regiments under command of the Swamp Fox, Francis Marion. The British captured him again and held him on a prison ship in Charleston harbor until the end of the war.

In October of 1781, the Royal Militia

on Daufuskie Island was instructed to burn the homes of all known Patriots between Beaufort and Savannah. A Tory militia unit marched up Skull Creek, burning Patriot-owned plantations along the way.

Mary Ann Talbird, who was nine months pregnant, ordered the household slaves to hide in the nearby woods. She bravely faced the approaching red-coated officers. The officer in command was her brother-in-law. He did order the building destroyed but allowed time for household goods to be carried out and placed under the spreading branches of a giant live oak about 100 yards from the main house.

The next day, Mary Ann Talbird gave birth to a son, later known as Yorktown Henry. He was born on the day that Cornwallis surrendered to Washington at Yorktown: Oct. 19, 1781.

According to contemporary accounts, the tree looks the same today as it did in 1781. M

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 Bluffton’s Adam Pegues took the Heritage issue to the Great Wall of China.  Justin and Noelle Dean proudly display their patriotic issue of Monthly at the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Sill in Oklahoma.  Doris and Joe Lindner celebrated the end of their burger adventure with a trip to Village Burger on the Big Island of Hawaii. They are pictured with their daughter Laura, her family and Edwin Goto, owner of Village Burger. The Lindners traveled across the country chasing down the best burger joints in the 50 states after reading a USA Today article.  Hilton Head Plantation friends (left to right) Denny Smith, Marianne Smith, Kathy Rathbun and Roger Rathbun took the Heritage issue along to Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The picture was taken from the observation deck of the Banff gondola.

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Continued from page 16 Third, your training walks have a very specific purpose with a very specific deadline and that makes it easier to manage. You aren’t walking away 50 pounds. You are walking five to 20 miles a week so that you, a smaller and healthier you, can cross your first finish line before the fireworks. See the difference?

Don’t think the job is done come July 4, we’ve still got two months before Labor Day so just imagine how much more fit you can be by then if you continue to increasing your weekly training schedule through the end of summer. Heck, your new svelte body will be ready to tackle the LoCo Motion 3-day breast cancer walk!

The 3rd annual LoCo Motion is September 26-29 on Hilton Head and Callawassie Islands. In addition to raising money in the battle on breast cancer, one of LoCo Motion’s goals is to get the Lowcountry moving -- to get folks in motion (get it, LoCo Motion?).

The event features a different 10-mile route each of the three days. It’s been turning couch potatoes into cross-country champions for a few years and about 75 percent of its participants are crossing their very first finish line.

You can do one day, two days, or go for all 30 miles over the course

of three days. Don’t be intimidated by the distance. You can absolutely do this.

Think of LoCo Motion as a walk, run, or jog with a thousand of your friends and neighbors. This is your opportunity to do something you never thought was possible.

You can download their training schedules from the website: www. dothelocomotion.org. To make it a bit more fun, LoCo Motion also has free group training sessions starting in July (details are on the website). The added accountability will keep you going, even on days you want to hit the snooze button The groups are diverse and are set up to accommodate beginners and intermediate walkers so you’ll be working out with people at your same level. No one will be pointing at you or timing you. It’s not about how fast you go; it’s about making the commitment and seeing it through.

The pride and satisfaction upon crossing that finish line is an experience you’ll never forget. And it will be all the sweeter because you’ll be doing it in your favorite Daisy Dukes! M

CORRECTIONS • The phone number listed for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates was incorrect in the 2013 Lowcountry Health Care Directory. The correct listing is: Dr. David Kastl 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 306, Hilton Head 843-689-8224 • A story in the May issue of Hilton Head Monthly stated the Port Royal Plantation Board of Directors approved a deal with The Melorse Co. in September to develop 102 acres at Port Royal Plantation. Port Royal Plantation Association of Landowners president Al Emanuelli said the statement was inaccurate.

“The board would never approve any arrangement with a developer without the complete consent of their landowners pursuant to its bylaws and covenants,” Emanuelli said. “Moreover, the September board meeting was attended by over 100 residents and the agenda did not include the Planters Row property.”

Hilton Head Monthly apologizes for the misstatement.

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Hilton Head named best beach town A national parenting magazine has ranked Hilton Head Island No. 1 on its list of America’s Top 10 Beach Towns.

Parents Magazine compared the nation’s beaches using the Natural Resources Defense Council’s water quality reports, focusing on low rates of water contamination and beach closings, and narrowed down its list to the top 100 beaches based on water quality. After ensuring water safety by eliminating any beaches without lifeguards on-duty, Parents reviewed the number of public restrooms, changing areas and beachside amusements like nature activities and playgrounds.

Those towns without an extensive list of inland activities for families were omitted. Finally, the editors culled the site’s accommodations to provide a range of wallet-friendly lodging and entertainment options for families. No hotel room in any of the top 10 towns starts at a higher price than $269 per night. Several come in below $200.

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TOP BEACH TOWNS 1. Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 2. Coronado, California 3. St. Pete Beach, Florida 4. Falmouth, Massachusetts 5. Cape May, New Jersey 6. Amelia Island, Florida 7. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 8. Kamuela, Hawaii, The Big Island 9. Gulf Shores, Alabama 10. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

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Social Security and Divorce

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ESPITE THE CURRENT UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE FUTURE OF SOCIAL SECURITY, IT REMAINS, ALONG WITH PENSIONS AND INVESTMENTS, AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT OF RETIREMENT INCOME FOR MEN AND WOMEN, MARRIED, SINGLE OR DIVORCED. UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY RULES, IN ORDER TO WORK THROUGH COMPLEX CHOICES ABOUT HOW AND WHEN TO TAKE BENEFITS, CAN SEEM DAUNTING. MANY OF THESE DECISIONS HAVE A LIFETIME IMPACT, AND CANNOT BE UNDONE. THESE CAN BE EVEN MORE CRITICAL GIVEN THE FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTY RESULTING FROM DIVORCE.

DIVORCE & SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS If you divorce, or are divorced from your spouse after at least 10 years of marriage, you are entitled to receive an income from Social Security based on your divorced spouse’s earnings, even if they’ve remarried. This is the case as long as the benefit is less than you would receive based upon your own earnings. While the exact amount you receive depends on your age and when you begin to draw benefits, if you begin taking benefits at your full retirement age, your divorced spouse benefit is equal to one-half of your exspouse’s full retirement amount.

In order to qualify for a divorced spousal benefit you must be at least 62 years of age, unmarried, and divorced for at least two years. If your ex-spouse is already receiving benefits the two-year rule does not apply. If you remarry, you will no longer be able to collect benefits based 24

on your formers spouse’s record, unless your new marriage ends in annulment, death, or another divorce.

Here’s an example. Jim Scott was born in 1950 and Mary Scott in 1951. They were married for 12 years and divorced. According to the Quick Calculator on the Social Security Administration’s website and based on his working record, Jim would receive a monthly benefit of $2,450 beginning at his full retirement age (FRA) of 66. Mary is eligible to receive 50 percent, or $1,225 per month, beginning at her FRA, also 66.

Suppose Mary wants to claim her benefits early at age 62, since longevity is not a friend to her family. In this case, Mary’s monthly benefit will be reduced permanently by about 30 percent, decreasing her monthly income to $858. No matter how long Mary lives, she will continue to receive the reduced monthly amount.

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WHAT IF YOUR EX-SPOUSE HAS NOT APPLIED? Suppose your ex-spouse has not applied for Social Security, but is old enough to be eligible.

Provided you are otherwise qualified you can still receive benefits on your former spouse’s record.

However, if your ex-spouse delays benefits beyond full retirement age, (so they can receive additional benefits) your benefit amount will not increase for any delayed retirement credits that they may receive.

CLAIM NOW … CLAIM MORE LATER If you are eligible for Social Security based on your own record, and have reached full retirement age (FRA,) you can choose to receive the divorced

spouse’s benefit while delaying your own. By waiting, your own benefits will increase by 8 percent per year up to age 70. At that point you can switch to your own Social Security benefit, assuming it will be more than your divorced spouse’s benefit. This is known as the “Claim Now, Claim More Later” strategy.

WHAT IF YOUR EX-SPOUSE IS DECEASED? If your ex-spouse is deceased (and you were married for at least 10 years and are currently unmarried), you may collect benefits as early as age 60 as a surviving divorced spouse. You can collect benefits as early as age 50 if your former spouse is deceased and you are disabled. Even if you decide to remarry after age 60, you are still

entitled to your ex-spouse’s survivor benefit. Remember, if you remarry before age 60 and your former spouse is deceased, you are not eligible to receive benefits unless your second marriage ends in death, divorce or annulment.

The only exception to the 10-year length-of-marriage rule for a deceased spouse is if you are caring for a disabled child, or child under the age of 16, who is also a child of theirs, and that child is receiving Social Security benefits based on their record.

If you remarried and your current husband or wife dies, and each marriage lasted over 10 years you should apply for spousal benefits on the work record providing the larger benefit since you cannot collect both.

Before you decide to claim your

Social Security benefits, contact the Social Security Administration (800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov) to determine how much you are entitled to collect on your own work record or that of your exspouse in order to decide the best solution to meet your financial needs, and work with a knowledgeable financial advisor. M Steven Weber, Gloria Harris, and Frank Weber are the investment and client services team for The Bedminster Group, providing investment management, estate, and financial planning services. The information contained herein was obtained from sources considered reliable. Their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those from any other source.

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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.”

NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

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Serendipity Medical Spa is excited to welcome Tisha Martin to their team. Martin is originally from Florida and has been in the Lowcountry for 21 years. She brings 15 years of nursing experience to Serendipity and specializes in dermatology, skincare, lasers and aesthetics.

Outside of the Spa, she enjoys time with her two children, a 23-year-old daughter who is a College of Charleston graduate and an 18-yearold son who is a senior at Hilton Head Prep. Call 843-342-2639 to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Coastal Carolina Hospital recently named Ashley VonNida, RN, MSN, MBA, as its new chief nursing officer (CNO). As the CNO, VonNida oversees all nursing operations and other clinical units for the 41-bed hospital. She has more than 14 years of experience in critical care and healthcare administration. VonNida most recently was director of nursing operations for Augusta Health, a 255-bed hospital in Staunton, Va. Previously, she served as executive director of Critical Care for Augusta Hospital.

She also has held nursing positions at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., and Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Ill. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has announced that two Sheriff’s Office staff members have been promoted. Patrick O’Neal and Paul Slauson have been promoted to corporal.

Realtor Jennifer Kimball has joined Keller Williams Realty. Originally from the Boston area, Kimball has spent the past 18 years as a medical secretary and assistant. Her passion for Hilton Head led her to move here and pursue her dream of working in real estate.

Jessica Barberi has joined Shear Miracle, a hair salon located at 6 Bow Circle on Hilton Head Island. Barberi was a former manager of Regis Salon.

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Charleston Cabinetry and Countertops has expanded into Beaufort County. Pete Janiak has joined the team as a sales representative and installer. Janiak has more than 20 years of experience in home remodeling, design and construction in the Lowcountry. Contact Janiak for a free consultation at pete@pljbuild.com or 843-422-1801.

The Palmetto Dunes Property Owners Association has announced the promotion of Andrew Schumacher to general manager.

Schumacher has been with Palmetto Dunes for more than 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. Bob Sharp, current PDPOA COO, will continue in a supporting role until his retirement in December.

Vanessa Welter has joined the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce &Visitor

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THE GREENERY ADDS, PROMOTES STAFF The Greenery, Inc., announces the addition of Jamie Harrison as the new retail manager. Harrison will oversee all retail operations within the company, including managing staff, coordinating functions, sales and inventory. Harrison’s most recent retail experience was with the Target Corp. in Michigan, where she managed Harrison Brock the daily retail operations of a team of more than 125 employees. Harrison holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communications and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Human Resources. Melissa Brock was recently promoted to business developer with The Greenery, Inc. She handles business development and estimates for both commercial and residential landscape construction. Before being promoted, Brock was the office administrator for The Greenery’s construction department. She has worked in the construction field on Hilton Head Island for the past 10 years. and Convention Bureau as director of marketing.

Welter brings more than 15 years of experience to her new position. She holds a bachelor of arts in mass communications from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in advertising and public relations from Marquette University.

Gateway Realty is pleased to announce the addition of real estate professional Jerry Reeves.

Reeves’ extensive real estate and business experience as well as his knowledge of the Lowcountry area as a native Blufftonian is invaluable in helping his clients find the right property and finding the right buyer for a special listing. Reeves is a past president of the Bluffton/Okatie Business Council, Hilton Head-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Board, Wachovia Board of Advisors in Beaufort County and member of the Beaufort County Open Land Trust, the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Historic Beaufort Foundation and Historic Savannah Foundation.

At its May 3 meeting, the Technical College of the Lowcountry Area Commission formally accepted the resignation of college President Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel. The commission then appointed Dr. Gina Mounfield as interim president effective June 1 until a permanent selection is made. Leitzel recently accepted the presidency at South Florida State College and left TCL at the end of May. Mounfield has served as the TCL vice president for Academic Affairs since 2007. Prior to TCL, she was the vice president for Career Programs at Midlands Technical College in Columbia. Mounfield has more than 30 years of higher education experience.

Jackie Rosswurm, a 44-year education veteran who served as the Beaufort County School District’s human resources chief for five years and as its acting superintendent since last fall,

will retire effective July 1. Rosswurm informed Board of Education members, school principals and district staff of her decision on May 15. The board appointed Rosswurm to serve as acting superintendent during its nationwide search for a new superintendent. That search resulted in the selection of Jeffrey Moss, a veteran North Carolina educator who will officially take over as Beaufort County’s superintendent on July 1.

The Palmetto Animal League is excited to announce that Kevin McHale has joined its team. McHale brings a unique and exciting skill set to the organization, its animals and the community. He will streamline day–to-day operations, empowering the staff to create a more efficient and balanced environment for themselves, volunteers, adopters and the animals. He specializes not only in educating human handlers with basic dog psychology practices, but also in rehabilitating dogs with issues that, without help, would normally be deemed “unadoptable.”

Sperry Van Ness/Bosley Asset Management has expanded its management team with the addition of administrative assistant Susan Swiderski. Swiderski, who brings more than 10 years of experience to the position, lives in Beaufort and is the mother of a 13-year-old son.

AWARDS, CERTIFICATIONS Rozlynn Polwort, RN at Coastal Carolina Hospital, was the recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Polwort received the award when her compassion as a nurse stood out for one of the families she cared for. At a presentation in front of her colleagues and family, Polwort received a certificate commending

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her for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” She also received a sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch,” hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. Polwort and other colleagues in her unit were served cinnamon rolls from Cinnabon.

Hilton Head Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award.

The award recognizes Hilton Head Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a high standard of care for heart attack patients.

The hospital also received the Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that Hilton Head Hospital has reached an exceptional goal of treating heart failure patients according to the guidelines of care recommended by the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology. This marks the second consecutive year that Hilton Head Hospital has been recognized with a Gold Plus Quality achievement award for heart failure.

Brad Lemon of RE/MAX Island Realty received an award for being No. 1 in closed transactions for an individual for RE/MAX South Carolina. Lemon is a full service real estate agent specializing in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

Pino Gelato received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award for the second time. The company was celebrated at the America’s Small Business Summit in Washington D.C. as one of the top 100 small businesses in the nation. Ramona Fantini, Pino Gelato chairman and CEO, also received the Enterprising Women of the Year award for 2013 from Enterprising Women Magazine. There are local Pino Gelato franchises on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Visitor and Convention Bureau recently won its 15th consecutive Pinnacle Award for service excellence. The honorees are chosen by the readers of Successful Meetings magazine. The accolade is awarded to visitor and convention bureaus, hotels and conference centers for hospitality excellence. The sales staff was recognized by meeting planners for an outstanding job in servicing meetings, incentive travel programs, trade shows and conventions during the previous year. This recognition represents an

N-HANCE OFFERS FLOOR, CABINET RENEWAL No longer is messy, dusty sanding and refinishing the only option for wood floor and cabinet renewal. Andrew Ambler, a resident of Hilton Head, has recently opened a new N-Hance franchise. The new business offers a wood floor and cabinet renewal system that produces like-new luster without the waste, mess, overwhelming chemicals or expense of traditional sanding and refinishing. N-Hance, with over 200 franchises across the United States, provides a system for renewing a variety of woods used for floor and cabinetry. N-Hance is the only wood finishing service with a physical presence in more than 1,400 Home Depots across the nation. Local residents can visit Ambler the N-Hance kiosk at the Savannah and Bluffton stores to schedule free in-home estimates or call N-Hance Lowcountry directly at 843-715-8420. Find more information online at www.nhance.com/lowcountry.

earned reputation as the most credible and prestigious symbol of excellence among planners and corporate and association executives.

Hilton Head Images announced that photographer Geoffrey Hobbs has been awarded a gold and three silver awards in the 2013 ADDY Awards competition held April 4 in Savannah.

The gold award was for Collateral – Annual Report, Georgia Ports Authority Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deepwater Ports. Hobbs was also the District 7 winner, qualifying for the national ADDY award. He also won two silvers for Elements in Advertising – Visual (single image Black and White), Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deepwater Ports and Visual (campaign), Economic Impact of Georgia’s Deepwater Ports. Hobbs lives and works on Hilton Head Island.

Christopher Corkern, with The Prudential Insurance Co. and president of The Corkern Group of Bluffton, was recently named a member of the Prudential Agency Distribution President’s Council. The exclusive program, established in 2011, recognizes the prestigious achievement of top-performing financial professionals. This distinguished affiliation reflects Corkern’s commitment to helping his clients achieve financial security by offering insurance and financial products that support their individual financial goals.

NEW BUSINESS Sean M. Bolchoz has announced the opening of the Bolchoz Law Firm, PA in Bluffton.

Bolchoz, a Charleston native, received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston in 1991, and his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1998. He was in practice with Hale and Hale, then Hale and Bolchoz. The Bolchoz Law Firm’s areas of practice are general business litigation, family law, personal injury, probate litigation, and collections. Sean Bolchoz is also a Certified Circuit Court Mediator. For more information, call 843836-3003.

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Ugly Duct Cleaning has expanded its business to include dryer vent cleaning. The Ventinator provides free estimates and quotes.

843-816-0537 The Shelter Cove Towne Centre invites visitors to explore its new website, www.sheltercovetownecentre.com. The new shopping development’s website has been designed to reflect the center’s approach to relaxation and rejuvenation.

Simply Irrigation is now open for business in the Bluffton, Sun City, Okatie and Hilton Head Island areas to service your irrigation repairs, irrigation installations, general landscape work, pesticide application, flower, tree and shrub installation and more. Owner Jeremy Court has worked in this industry for more than 10 years He can be reached at 843-338-5833. M

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JIVA YOGA CENTER EXPANDS TO NORTH END Jiva Yoga Center has opened a new 1,300-square-foot studio on the north end of the island, at 55 Mathews Drive in Triangle Square. The center’s south end location will remain open and instructors will be available at both locations. Both centers cater to all levels and offer vinyassa flow, yin yoga, gentle yoga and massage therapy. Classes are seven days a week. Jiva Yoga Center also has private sessions, yoga on the beach and stand up paddle board yoga classes. For more information, call 843-785-5482, 843-247-4549 or go online to www.jivayogacenter.com.

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Sons learn from their fathers.

Whether it’s how to throw a ball, ride a bike, shave or tie a tie, the lessons fathers teach can last a lifetime. But how do those lessons change when a son joins his father in business?

Hilton Head Monthly met with three local father-son teams about how their relationships move from the family circle to the daily grind. Our subjects are Mike and Robert Rivers of Low Country Shelving and Glass, Charlie and Andy Reed of Charter One Realty and Mike and Nick Kristoff of The Mortgage Network.

(SHOWN) MIKE RIVERS AND HIS SON, ROBERT RIVERS

A CRYSTAL-CLEAR PARTNERSHIP IT IS READILY APPARENT BY THE EASY SMILES AND RELAXED MANNERS THAT MIKE AND SON, ROBERT RIVERS, ENJOY BEING TOGETHER.

Mike started Low County Shelving and Glass in Bluffton’s Plantation Park 21 years ago.

When Robert graduated from Clemson University in 2008 with a degree in financial management, he came back and joined his father’s business.

“I love the area. I knew the trade. My dad’s my best friend and I enjoyed working with him,” said Robert, who worked in the business every summer growing up.

“A lot of people thought this was only a temporary thing. This is what I want to do.”

Even though he knew he would go to college and get a degree, Robert always planned on coming back.

It is an opportunity Mike did not have with his own father, who died when Mike was in high school.

“I have the joys of having my own business with my son,” he said.

A native of Ridgeland, Mike moved to Hilton Head Island in 1972. After working in the business for several years, he saw an opportunity to have his own company. His work ethic was an inspiration to his son.

“I knew Dad worked hard and there was growth potential for me,” Robert said. “And I like working with my hands. I’m not

one to sit in the office all day.

Seeing the finished product is very rewarding.”

The long hours both Rivers put in could conceivably put a strain on the father-son dynamic. The Riverses say it’s quite the opposite, very much like their clients.

“It’s all about developing relationships with the custom builders,” Mike said. “You spend so much time together, you end up being friends with the people you build for.”

As if on cue, both men say, “We’ve been very fortunate.”

Robert said the two men complement each other and are very much a team.

“We don’t really butt heads much, but if we get mad, we’re over it in 10 seconds,” he added.

“We want to be here another 21 years,” Mike said.

Neither takes anything for granted, including each other.

When asked what makes them a success, both men answer in sync, “The drive.”

“The goal is to be the best,” Mike said. “Knowing we’ve got each other’s backs, that’s huge.”

The two obviously enjoy what they do working together.

“Being able to work with your dad and your best friend – that’s precious in itself,” Robert said.

“And we try to have fun in it.”

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BUILDING FAMILY TIES WHEN CHARLIE REED CAME TO HILTON HEAD IN 1980, HE THOUGHT HE WAS ONLY ON A FURLOUGH AS A PILOT FOR BRANIFF AIRLINES.

“My brother said, ‘Come work in real estate with me,’” Charlie said. “I’d had some sales experience so I said, ‘Why not?’”

After working for Lighthouse Realty for five years, Charlie realized he was not going to leave, so he decided to start his own company. That was the birth of CharterOne Realty on Park Lane in Hilton Head.

“I never intended it to be a big company, just a good company,” he said.

The business grew and soon he had more business than he imagined and he began hiring. One of his hires was his son, Andy.

“I never thought I’d work with my dad,” Andy said. “I thought it was pretty cool to be able to work with your dad. But as you go through it, you realize it can be a challenge at times. The thing about working with family is you will take liberties with them that you wouldn’t with others and vice versa.”

That family also includes Andy’s two cousins, Tom and Richard Reed, who are more like brothers and work at CharterOne. “What I’d found was it was nearly impossible to find a good Realtor,” Charlie said. “We needed to start a mentoring program.”

He broached the possibilities on a visit to his son, Andy, who then lived in Blacksburg, Va. “I had no intention of coming back here, but not because I didn’t like it,” Andy said.

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Tech in 1994 and moved to North Carolina to work in a stock brokerage firm. A couple of years later, he married and returned to Blacksburg to work in banking.

“One of the reasons I wanted him to come back was to see if mentoring would work,” Charlie said. “It’s very difficult to start out as a Realtor because you start with zero.”

Andy decided to give it a shot, thinking if it did not work out he could always go back to banking.

“I went after it pretty hard and did quite well,” Andy said.

The training program is working out for new Realtors. Each one is an individual company under the CharterOne umbrella, Charlie said, and the training gives younger people an opportunity to learn the business, “without starving to death.”

“At some point you’re not going to be selling anymore,” Charlie said.

The two men admit at times they have locked horns but wouldn’t trade the opportunity to work together.

Andy found there are unforeseen bonuses to changing careers and coming back home.

“We’ve had a lot of really good times,” Andy said. “And once you move away, you realize how wonderful Hilton Head is. To me, I count it a blessing to work and be with my father and two cousins.

Having that family around each day is a great blessing and makes the job more enjoyable.”

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FAMILY TRUST MIKE AND NICK KRISTOFF ARE A TEAM AT THE MORTGAGE NETWORK ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND.

They’ve worked together since April 2007 when Nick joined his father at CoastalStates Bank.

“It’s the comfort of knowing you always have someone you can trust unconditionally, not that you don’t trust your other employees, but it’s a special kind of trust,” Mike said. “It’s special to have that in a business setting. He’s such a bright kid.”

Mike, whose career involved opening banks, moved his family 24 years ago from Columbus, Ohio, to Hilton Head to help start Atlantic Savings Bank. He then opened Lighthouse Community Bank in 1994 followed by CoastalStates Bank in 2004. In 2009, he decided to get out of the banking side and into the mortgage side.

It was a field Nick knew to some extent from working summers at Coastal and Lighthouse banks on the service side, although it was not his first career choice. Upon graduating from the University of Virginia with a systems engineering degree, Nick went to work in Washington, D.C. After a year of long hours, heavy workload and commuting, it did not take much for dad to persuade him to come back.

“I had an opportunity to bring him on board at Coastal in 2007 and learn the business, so we’ve been working together since then,” Mike said.

“I enjoy it. He’s a wealth of knowledge,” Nick said. “I’ve learned a lot from him. He’s got 30-some years of experience, so that’s a huge advantage.

And aside from the business, it’s just fun working with your dad.”

Nick was somewhat prepared for the transition into banking, having

taken a second college major in economics with the thought he might one day go into finance. That day came sooner than he thought.

“I had a chance to come back to Hilton Head and the water,” he said. “I was having withdrawal. And it’s been a wonderful time to learn about mortgages.”

With the economic challenges the past few years, both men have had to keep up with changing regulations.

It’s given Nick a whole new perspective on the mortgage business.

“I’ve learned it during very difficult times,” he said. “It will help me in understanding what is important.”

He can look to his father for some of that understanding.

“He’s seen it for 30 years, so I can ask him what it was like,” Nick said.

“The one thing we’ve both learned from my father is the persistence and character of doing business,” Mike said. “Say what you mean, mean what you say and do what you say you’re going to do. Integrity is vitally important in dealing with your clients and how you get them to the finish line.”

Despite paperwork, regulations and never-ending details, Mike and Nick both say it’s a lot of fun when they finally put people in their homes.

While work may focus on the father-son team, Mike says there is more to it than that.

“There are spouses who need to be on board with that, too, because at family functions we may talk general business issues, though not specific clients,” Mike said. “We are very fortunate to have extremely supportive spouses. To have that support is huge.” M June 2013

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Just another day at the Office EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third and final installment in a series in which Monthly spent a day visiting different offices, business and workplaces around the area.

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HERE WAS A TIME WHEN THOSE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ON THE ISLAND HAD THE CHOICE OF TEACHING GOLF, SELLING REAL ESTATE OR MIXING DRINKS. NOW, THE LOCAL WORKPLACE IS A LITTLE MORE DIVERSE. WHETHER SAVING LIVES, SETTING TRENDS, OR RACING WATER COOLERS, AROUND HERE IT’S NEVER JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE.

The award-winning north island building where J Banks Design showcases its interior design office, studio and retail store is a showcase all its own. The modern Mediterranean two-story structure, with a metal peace symbol in a central front window, is tucked away at 35 Main St. and the downstairs retail showroom is arrayed with 36

fashionably contemporary lamps, chairs, rugs, glassware and sundry objects and art from around the world. As the day proceeds, coworkers get to enjoy lunch in the building’s outdoor courtyard that offers a sun-kissed patio shared with TJ’s Take and Bake café.

A midday visit with Anna Ruby, the firm’s vice president of

creative, leads upstairs, where a lobby opens onto an eye-catching work space where natural light and recycled materials reflect owner Joni Vanderslice’s quest for an ecologically sound environment.

“Our building was Hilton Head’s first LEED certified ‘green’ building,” Ruby says. “The sustainable environment fosters energy

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“The sustainable environment fosters energy and, interestingly, has decreased the number of employee sick days.” and, interestingly, has decreased the number of employee sick days.”

“It’s an ever-evolving, fast-paced office where we are encouraged to express ourselves and use our

personal gifts,” she says, noting that all but two of the company’s 35-member staff is female. “This allows our employees and the company to flourish simultaneously. We all wear different hats and work together as a team. Our open work spaces encourage communication. The sharing of ideas is part of our typical day and because there’s so much talent amongst our staff, we all inadvertently push each other to grow. Pooling different perspectives elevates our designs and allows us to devise new work strategies.”

The J Banks team of designers and support staff handles custom

interior design for local homeowners and the hospitality industry, but also has a global reach within the design industry with projects in Italy, Ireland, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“It’s exciting for us to travel and bring back ideas and products from around the globe to our community. This is why our retail store is so special. It’s become a global market where shoppers and clients can come to find something different,” Ruby said.

“Not to mention, the opportunity to work in foreign lands and on major projects all from our office on Hilton Head Island is pretty

amazing. We are doing global business while living in paradise.”

Vanderslice remains a crucial player in the day-to-day life at J Banks Design by leading the management team, establishing the design vision for many of their major projects and developing new business opportunities for the firm.

“Joni’s ability to excel at both design and business strategy drives the success of our firm,” Ruby said.

“And her willingness to mentor means the sky’s the limit on what employees can achieve. It’s just a great place to work ....and an awesome place to shop!” M

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Never give up.

Never lose hope.

Hilton Head Island’s Dorsey Smith shares the story of her fight to overcome colon cancer.

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N A BRIGHT MAY MORNING, DORSEY SMITH WELCOMES A VISITOR TO HER HOME ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND. CHEERFUL AND GRACIOUS, SHE EXUDES A VIBRANCY THAT BELIES HER EXPERIENCES IN THE LAST YEAR.

“Don’t call me a survivor, call me a warrior,” Smith said.

Throughout her journey, Smith said she has met amazing men and women going through the chemotherapy process who are doing more than just surviving their disease.

“They are proactive, they are fighters, they are warriors,” Smith said. “That is how I feel. That is what I will be for the rest of my life. What’s the easiest way to beat colon cancer? Have a colonoscopy. If you feel something is not right, do not wait until you are 50 to have this exam.”

A year ago, Smith, 56, started experiencing stomach pain. Because she was fearful of the colonoscopy test, she delayed having one. She also assumed she was not a candidate for colorectal cancer.

“I put it off,” Smith said. “I’m athletic and my husband and I lead a very healthy lifestyle. Who would have thought?”

The pain continued and she finally decided to have the test performed. She realized the horror stories she had heard about the process were untrue.

“You drink Gatorade and the next morning you have the test,” she said. “In less than an hour, you are done.”

Doctors found a walnut-sized tumor during her colonoscopy and believed it was cancerous. More tests followed, confirming the diagnosis.

“When you hear that you have cancer, it washes over you and you prepare yourself for the next chapter,” Smith said. “I was so lucky to have the support and love of my husband, Tommy, who was by my side every step of the way. We never gave up. We always had hope.”

A friend’s father had wonderful care at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., so Smith made an appointment to have an endoscopic sonogram. She had the test in the beginning of June 2012.

Because of the size of the tumor and where it was located, it was deemed prudent to have

radiation and chemotherapy to shrink the tumor before surgery.

“You have to feel confident with your doctors because they are your lifeline,” Smith said.

“They must listen to you and be willing to collaborate with you on your care. My doctors were my champions.”

At one point, Smith felt that her chemotherapy dosage needed to be adjusted. Her doctors agreed.

“You listen to your body,” she said.

The surgeon told Smith that there was a 99 percent chance she would have an ileostomy when he performed the surgery to remove the tumor.

An ileostomy is an opening in the belly wall used to move waste out of the body when the colon or rectum in not working properly.

“I fought tooth and nail against that,” Smith said. “I said, ‘I am just not going to do that.’

However, the ileostomy was done, and it probably saved my life. The body needs to heal, and without the ileostomy, there would have been terrible stress on my body.”

Despite the surgery, Smith said she was able to go on with her life pretty much as normal. She went on vacation, wore attractive clothing and enjoyed her life. She is married to Tommy Smith, a builder, and the couple have two children, Parker and Tyler, and two grandchildren, with a third on the way. Smith is an interior decorator.

On the day Smith talked about her colorectal cancer, she was celebrating two weeks since surgery for the reversal of her ileostomy. She wore a brightly colored floral print dress with matching sandals and looked years younger than her age.

She said doctors told her the test results show she is clear of cancer.

“I will be doing follow-up tests for the rest of my life,” Smith said. “But by nature, I am an optimistic person and Tommy and I believe very strongly that everything happens for a purpose. I want to tell my story in a positive way because of the many good things I have found out in the past year. The good far outweighs the hardship.” M June 2013

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health | MEMORY MATTERS

TrueVisionaries

BY LANCE HANLIN

Documentary brings national focus to unique Alzheimer’s programs at local nonprofit organization

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HERE ARE 5.4 MILLION AMERICANS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE IS NO CURE.

Today’s medicines can’t slow its progress and future cases can’t be prevented. As the population ages, a new study suggests the number of Americans diagnosed with the disease will triple over the next 40 years.

A 15-minute documentary aired by SCETV and more than 100 public broadcasting stations across the country showed how Memory Matters, a nonprofit organization based on Hilton Head Island, is taking a unique approach to treating the progressive disease.

“One of the great joys of my job is that I get to pick subjects that I want to do for the TV series,” said Bill Mosher, producer, director and founder of the “The Visionaries” show. “I often pick a subject that interests me. After my mother developed Alzheimer’s, I wanted to learn more about it. I went on a national search for an organization to profile.”

His search ended with Memory Matters.

Since 1995, “The Visionaries” has been highlighting stories of nonprofit organizations through documentaries on public television. The show is hosted by Sam Waterston, from Law & Order and HBO’s The Newsroom.

The Memory Matters episode aired in March, sharing a day in the life of executive director Edwina Hoyle, her staff and the people they serve.

The episode was shown again at a special Hollywood-themed gala on April 30 at Sea Pines 40

Country Club. Mosher was on hand to talk about the documentary and the important work Memory Matters is doing.

“People in this community need to know what they have is a gem,” Mosher said. “It’s an extraordinary, unique program that was home-grown. There is no national thing going on here. This is how innovation occurs in the nonprofit world. A bunch of folks get together, they address a problem and they come up with a solution.”

The film covered all aspects of Memory Matters’ unique approach to adult day care, from its failurefree creative zones to its groundbreaking Brain Boosters class, which film producers feel could one day serve as a national model for the early onset of Alzheimer’s.

Memory Matters was started by a small group of people in 1997 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. It began as a half-day respite program for caregivers, one day a week.

“It started with the idea we would take care of their loved ones and give the caregiver a muchneeded break from that 24-hour care,” Hoyle said.

The program eventually grew to five days a week and now offers advocacy, outreach and support groups for affected families.

A highlight of the show features daycare participant Lou Ethel Hill singing a perfect rendition of “Amazing Grace” among a circle of her peers.

“I’ve gone to various areas of the country, and I can tell you, there is nothing in the country that is anything like our center,” said Dr. Gerry Schroeter, a past chairman of the board for Memory Matters.

“It’s so special, so innovative and so needed.” M

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HILTON HEAD MONTHLY’S SUMMER FUN DIRECTORY ART GALLERIES

Art League of Hilton Head. . . . .

Artist Uncorked . . . . . . . . . .

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. .

Camellia Art . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fastframe . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Four Corners Art Gallery - Bluffton.

Gullah Sweetgrass Basket Gallery .

J Costello Gallery . . . . . . . . .

Jacob Preston Pottery - Bluffton .

Karis Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . .

Maye River Gallery – Bluffton. . .

Morris & Whiteside Galleries . . .

Old Town Vintage Posters – Bluffton . . . . . . . . . . . .

Picture This Gallery . . . . . . . .

Pink House Gallery . . . . . . . .

Pluff Mudd Art – Bluffton . . . . .

Smith Galleries . . . . . . . . . .

Society of Bluffton Artists . . . . .

BAIT, TACKLE SHOPS

Blue Water Bait & Tackle . .

Coligny Truevalue Hardware Hilton Head Boathouse . . .

Lowcountry Outfitters . . . .

Mid-Island Bait & Tackle . . .

Shelter Cove Harbour . . . .

South Beach Sport Fishing .

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AAA Riding Tigers . . . . . . .

Adventure Bike Rentals . . . .

All American Bike Rental . . . .

Bicycle Billy’s . . . . . . . . .

Bicycle Rental Hilton Head . .

Bike Doctor . . . . . . . . . .

Bluffton Bike Shop . . . . . .

Bubba’s . . . . . . . . . . . .

Coconut Bike Rentals . . . . .

Harbourtown Bicycle Rentals .

Hilton Head Outfitters . . . . .

Island Cruisers Bike Rental . .

Lowsea Bike Rental . . . . . .

Palmetto Bike Barn . . . . . .

Patriot Bike Rentals . . . . . .

Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Peddling Pelican Bike Rentals Pelicancruiser.com . . . . . .

Road Fish Bike Shop . . . . .

Sea Pines Bicycle Rentals . .

Simmons Bike Rental . . . . .

South Beach Racquet Club . .

Sundance Bikes . . . . . . . .

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BIKE RENTALS

BOATING, CRUISING

Advanced Sail . . . . . .

Adventure Cruises. . . . .

Broad Creek Marina . . . .

Calibogue Cruises. . . . .

Capt. Hook Party Boat. . .

Cheers Charters . . . . . .

Commander Zodiac . . . .

Dolphin & Nature Cruise . .

Dolphin Safaris . . . . . .

Drifter Excursions . . . . .

H20 Sports . . . . . . . .

Hilton Head Outfitters . . .

Island Explorer . . . . . .

Island Times Charters . .

Dolphin Discoveries . . . .

Live Oac . . . . . . . . . .

Low Country Nature Tours.

MarshGrass Adventures . .

Monty Jett Cruises. . . . .

Outside Hilton Head . . . .

Papa Bear Charters . . . .

Pau Hana & Flying Circus.

Pirates of Hilton Head. . .

Sea Pines Eco Tours. . . .

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Harbour Town Adventures.

Shelter Cove Marina. . . .

Spirit of Harbour Town . .

Vagabond Cruise . . . . .

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Adventure Cove . . . . . . . .

Art Café . . . . . . . . . . . .

Artist Uncorked . . . . . . . .

Coastal Discovery Museum . .

Harbour Town Lighthouse . . .

Island Recreation . . . . . . .

Heyward House . . . . . . . .

Hilton Head Outfitters . . . . .

IDEA Studio . . . . . . . . . .

Island Playground . . . . . . .

Legendary Golf . . . . . . . .

Main Street Youth Theatre . .

Move & Motion . . . . . . . .

Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf Station 300 . . . . . . . . . .

The Sandbox . . . . . . . . . .

Yo Addiction . . . . . . . . . .

ZipLine Hilton Head . . . . . .

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

FISHING CHARTERS

Broad Creek Marina . . . . .

Bulldog Fishing Charters . .

Capt. Hook Party Boat. . . .

Drifter Excursions . . . . . .

Fishin’ Coach Charters . . .

Hilton Head Outfitters . . . .

Island Marine . . . . . . . .

Live Oac . . . . . . . . . . .

Lowcountry Charter Fishing .

Off The Hook Fishing . . . .

Outside Hilton Head . . . . .

Papa Bear Charters . . . . .

Runaway Fishing Charters .

Sea Wolf Charters . . . . . .

Shelter Cove Marina. . . . .

Southern Drawl Outfitters . .

Dolphin Discoveries . . . . .

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GOLF - COURSES YOU CAN PLAY Bloody Point Golf Club . . . . .

Country Club of Hilton Head . .

Crescent Pointe Golf Club. . . .

Eagle’s Point Golf Club . . . . .

Golden Bear at Indigo Run . . .

Hampton Hall . . . . . . . . . .

Harbour Town Golf Links. . . . .

Heron Point By Pete Dye . . . . .

Hilton Head Lakes . . . . . . . .

Hilton Head National Golf Club .

Island West Golf Club . . . . . .

Melrose Golf Club . . . . . . . .

Old Carolina Golf Club (9 holes) Old South Golf Links . . . . . .

Oyster Reef Golf Club . . . . . .

Palmetto Dunes courses . . . . .

Palmetto Hall courses. . . . . .

Pinecrest Golf Club . . . . . . .

Port Royal courses. . . . . . . .

Rose Hill Golf Club . . . . . . .

Shipyard courses . . . . . . . .

Sea Pines Ocean Course . . . . .

Sun City - Argent Lakes . . . . .

Sun City - Hidden Cypress . . .

Sun City - Okatie Creek . . . . .

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HEALTH CLUBS - HILTON HEAD Advanced Nutrition & Metabolic Therapies. . . . . . .

Beach City Health & Fitness . .

Breakthrough Fitness Center . .

Center for Health Fitness and Sports Performance . . . . . .

Core Pilates . . . . . . . . . . .

Cross Fit Hilton Head . . . . . .

Custom Built Personal Training Energize Personal Training . . .

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Esmeralda's Pilates/Massage .

Fabulous Fitness . . . . . . . .

Fiddlers Cove Beach Club. . . .

Lava 24 Fitness . . . . . . . . .

Live In Fitness Enterprise . . . .

LM Shape . . . . . . . . . . . .

Muscles Fitness & More . . . . .

Odyssey Health Club . . . . . .

Palmetto Athletic Club . . . . .

Pilates of Hilton Head . . . . . .

Players Club Fitness Center. . .

Powerhouse Gym . . . . . . . .

Progressive Health & Fitness . .

Sea Crest Surf & Racquet Club .

Sea Pines Fitness Center . . . . .

Serendipity Medical Spa Inc. . .

Villamare Health Club . . . . .

Westin Health Club . . . . . . .

Z4 Fitness Studio . . . . . . . .

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HEALTH CLUBS - BLUFFTON Belfair Activity Center . . .

Benchmark Fitness Center Berkeley Hall Fitness . . .

Curves . . . . . . . . . . .

Cynergy Fitness . . . . . .

Focused Fitness Elite Personal Training . . . . .

Muscles Fitness & More. .

Planet Beach . . . . . . .

Powerhouse Gym . . . . .

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KAYAK, CANOE, WATERSPORTS RENTALS Palmetto Bay Water Sports .

Island Water Sports . . . . .

Kayak Hilton Head. . . . . .

Kwake Watersports . . . . .

Harbour Town Adventures. .

Hilton Head Outfitters . . . .

H20 Sports . . . . . . . . .

Outside Hilton Head . . . . .

Jarvis Creek Water Sports . .

Water-Dog Outfitters . . . .

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Coligny Theatre . . . . . . . .

Northridge Cinema 10 . . . .

Park Plaza Cinema . . . . . .

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MARINAS

Broad Creek Marina . . . . .

Harbour Town Yacht Basin .

Hilton Head Boathouse . . .

Island Marine . . . . . . . .

Palmetto Bay Marina . . . .

South Beach Marina . . . .

Shelter Cove Marina. . . . .

Windmill Harbour Marina. . .

MOVIES

MUSEUMS

Coastal Discovery Museum .

Gullah Museum . . . . . . .

Heyward House – Bluffton .

The Sandbox . . . . . . . .

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PARASAILING

Parasail Hilton Head . . . . . . . 843-686-2200 Sky Pirate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-842-2566 H20 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-671-4386

SHOPPING CENTERS - HILTON HEAD

Beach Market . . . . .2 North Forest Beach Drive Bridge Shops . . . . . . . 24 Palmetto Bay Road Circle Center, HHI . . . . . . . . .70 Pope Avenue Coligny Plaza . . . . .1 North Forest Beach Drive Crossroads Shopping Center . .40 Palmetto Bay Road Festival Center . . . . . . . . 45 Pembroke Drive Fountain Center . . . . . . 55 New Orleans Road Fresh Market Shoppes . 890 William Hilton Parkway Gallery of Shops . . . . . . . 14 Greenwood Drive

Harbour Town . . . . . . . .149 Lighthouse Road Heritage Plaza . . . . . . . . . . .81 Pope Avenue Hilton Head Plaza . . . . . . . 7 Greenwood Drive Island Crossings Shopping Center 11 Palmetto Bay Road Main Street Village . . . . . . . 1411 Main Street Mall at Shelter Cove. . . . .24 Shelter Cove Lane Northridge Plaza . . 435 William Hilton Parkway Orleans Plaza . . . . . . . 37 New Orleans Road Palmetto Bay Marina . . . . . 86 Helmsman Way Park Plaza . . . . . . . . . . 33 Office Park Road Pineland Station . . 430 William Hilton Parkway Plantation Center . . 807 William Hilton Parkway Port Royal Plaza . . . . . . . . 95 Matthews Drive Sea Pines Center . . . . . . 71 Lighthouse Road Shelter Cove Harbour . . . . . . .Harbourside Lane Shelter Cove Plaza . . . . . .32 Shelter Cove Lane Shipyard Galleria . . . . . . 1 New Orleans Road South Beach Marina Village . 323 South Sea Pines Drive South Island Square . 841 William Hilton Parkway Village at Wexford . .1000 William Hilton Parkway Village Exchange . . . . . . 32 Palmetto Bay Road

SHOPPING CENTERS - BLUFFTON

Belfair Town Village . . . . . . . . 71 Towne Drive Berkeley Place . . . . . . . 106 Buckwalter Parkway Bluffton Commons at Belfair . . . 20 Baylor Drive Bridge Center . . . . . . . 1540 Fording Island Road Kitty’s Crossing Shopping Center . . . 1008 Fording Island Road Moss Creek Village . . 1533 Fording Island Road Old Town Bluffton . . . . . . . . . Calhoun Street The Promenade . . . . . . . . .Promenade Street Tanger Factory Outlet I. . 1270 Fording Island Road Tanger Factory Outlet II . 1414 Fording Island Road

SPAS - HILTON HEAD

Ahh Green Spa . . . . . . . . . . 843-715-2643 All About Me . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-2558 Carolina GurlSpa . . . . . . . . . 843-682-3915 Esmeralda's Pilates/Massage . . 843-785-9588 Faces DaySpa . . . . . . . . . . . 843-785-3075 Fountain Spa . . . . . . . . . . . 843-353-0006 Heavenly Spa by Westin. . . . . . 843-681-1019 Le Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-363-6000 Serendipity Medical Spa . . . . . 843-342-2639 Spa Soleil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 843-686-8420 The Art of Massage . . . . . . . . 843-422-8378 The Sanctuary, A European Day Spa .843-842-5999

SPAS - BLUFFTON

Ambiance Day Spa & Salon. . . .

An Image by Temekia . . . . . . .

Bellis Waterless European Pedicure Colorewerks Salon and Spa . . . .

Dead Sea Spa . . . . . . . . . . .

Escape Massage Center . . . . . .

Inner Peace Massage . . . . . . .

Kenergi Spa . . . . . . . . . . . .

Massage Envy . . . . . . . . . . .

Pretty Woman Day Spa . . . . . .

Spahh Central . . . . . . . . . . .

Spa Vino on Calhoun . . . . . . .

SKINZIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Village Spa . . . . . . . . . . . .

Zen Fusion Spa . . . . . . . . . .

TENNIS CENTERS

Palmetto Dunes . . . . . . . . .

Port Royal Racquet Club . . . . .

Sea Pines Racquet Club . . . . .

Shipyard Racquet Club . . . . .

Smith Stearns Tennis Academy.

South Beach Racquet Club . . .

Van Der Meer . . . . . . . . . .

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Summer Your Insider’s Guide to

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Looking for fun things to do this summer?

We’ve got the rundown on enjoying all Hilton Head Island has to offer.

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T’S SAND, SUN AND FUN TIME ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND.

More than 2.5 million travelers visit each year to find broad beaches, subtropical weather, first-rate restaurants, world-class golf and other amazing attractions.

Many also come for what you can’t find.

Hilton Head isn’t overloaded with sweaty crowds, buzzing neon signs or chintzy tourist traps. People come here to relax and have fun.

Here at Hilton Head Monthly, we’re all about relaxing and having fun. So take a deep breath, pour yourself a tall glass of sweet tea and take note of all the great things you can do here this summer, from an insider’s perspective.

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Find your perfect beach

More than 12 miles of pristine sand awaits. Many beachgoers are drawn to the free parking and outstanding facilities of Coligny Beach on the south end. Coligny has the best showers, best changing areas and the cleanest restrooms of the island’s nine beach access points. It’s also home to the island’s most popular beach bar. A quieter, more Southern-paced experience can be found at Driessen Beach Park at Bradley Beach Road. The boardwalk to the water is particularly nice. If you’re more of an explorer than a sunbather, check out Mitchelville Beach on the north end.

The receding tides leave more pluff mud than sand and the beach is teeming with horseshoe crabs, sand dollars and other wildlife.

Play our famous golf course 11 Lighthouse Lane Professional golfers consistently rank Harbour Town Golf Links among the best courses they play on the PGA Tour. Its tree-lined fairways and small greens place a premium on finesse rather than distance off the tee. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson hate it. Davis Love III and Ernie Els love it. Decide for yourself, if you can afford the $209 green fees. If that’s not in your budget, many other great, affordable courses can be found both on and off the island.

Climb the lighthouse 149 Lighthouse Road No Hilton Head Island visit is complete without a photo next to our best known landmark, the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Those willing to pony up the $3.75 admission can climb 114 steps to the top, reading historical displays and lighthouse facts along the way. A gift shop is located at the top. The view isn’t all that impressive but it does overlook the famous finishing hole of Harbour Town Golf Links, Calibogue Sound and Harbour Town Marina.

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Kayak Broad Creek This seven-mile saltwater river is the heart of Hilton Head Island and is the prime place to spot water birds such as egrets, pelicans, blue herons and sandpipers. You will often see dolphin or watermen harvesting crabs the traditional way. All three public marinas on Broad Creek offer rentals. If you bring your own, a good launching point is the boat landing next to Old Oyster Factory. Be sure to keep an eye on the tide. You don’t want to get stuck on the razor-sharp oyster beds. Go against the tide on your way out and ride it back in.

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Spot a dolphin In Orlando, you’ll pay $80 to watch the world’s saddest dolphins mull about their depressing enclosures. You can see them free here, frolicking in their natural habitat. More than 200 live here full-time and many more are migratory.

A good place to spot them is on the island’s southern tip, where Calibogue Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean. You can get even closer by renting a boat or booking a nature tour for around $25 an hour.

Listen to a local band Hilton Head Island’s live music scene is not limited to a guy playing “Brown Eyed Girl” on an acoustic guitar. There are a few local bands worth checking out. Cranford & Sons, Silicone Sister and Big B & the Stingers always put on a fun show. Rolling Stones cover band White Liquor rarely plays, but when they do, plan your night around it.

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Check out the Animal Farm 190 Greenwood Drive It’s not Brookfield Zoo, but hey, this isn’t the Windy City.

For Hilton Head, this free petting zoo at Lawton Stables is pretty cool. Feed small animals such as goats, sheep, donkeys, pot-bellied pigs, llamas, miniature ponies, chickens and rabbits using food provided by the farm. There is even a tame deer running around. If you bring your own carrots or apples, you can feed the Clydesdale named Harley in the front paddock.

Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum 70 Honey Horn Drive Everything you ever wanted to know about Hilton Head Island’s heritage and history can be found inside this interactive museum.

Learn how Native Americans, the English, the Spanish, the French and the Gullah used this land before the developers arrived.

Pathways around the outside of the museum lead to a native butterfly enclosure, several gardens and a barn with Carolina Marsh Tacky horses. Everything is free but a $3 donation is suggested. It’s a good place to burn a few hours.

Rent a boat If you didn’t bring a boat, you can rent one by the hour or by the day. Rentals of all sizes are available all year, allowing you to explore our numerous waterways at your own pace. Visit Daufuskie Island or find the infamous May River sandbar (aka Redneck Riviera), where folks from all walks of life gather to party. The sandbar appears once a day on receding tides and can only be reached by boat.

Storm a beach bar While alcohol on the beach is prohibited, you can still enjoy sipping an adult beverage at one of Hilton Head’s beach bars. The most popular is the Tiki Hut, behind The Beach House. Live music, volleyball courts and Foster’s Oil Cans are just three reasons to stop in.

Another popular spot is Pool Bar Jim’s, located behind the Marriott Grand Ocean Resort. Jim is a living libations legend, serving up blender-sized tropical and exotic frozen drinks. The outdoor bar at Sea Pines Beach Club caters more to the family crowd. Highlights on the north end are Coco’s on the Beach, behind Hilton Head Resort, and Jamaica Joe’s, part of Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort.

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Reel in a cobia The waters of the Broad River, between Beaufort and Hilton Head, are one of the country’s best fishing spots to find concentrations of cobia. The cobia run usually peaks in early May and continues into June. Medium to heavy tackle is required to land these powerful fish, which average 30 pounds. Rent a boat or go out with a local captain for your best chance at landing one.

Load up on local produce Find fresh, local produce and other specialty items at one of the many farmers markets in the region. Tuesday is the Buckwalter Place Farmers Market from 2-6 p.m. in Bluffton. Wednesday is the Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the island. Thursday is the Farmers Market of Bluffton from 2-7 p.m. in Old Town Bluffton. It is the most popular of the local markets. On Saturday, the Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Hilton Head Lakes. Even more markets are offered in the Beaufort area if you're up for a road trip.

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Shelter Cove Harbour is the place to be on Tuesdays after the sun goes down. The popular weekly fireworks shows starts June 18 and goes off every Tuesday through Aug. 13 as part of Shelter Cove’s HarbourFest. The ideal place to watch the pyrotechnic display is from the water. Many boats offer specials for the popular shows. Fourth of July fireworks displays are planned for Shelter Cove, Harbour Town and Skull Creek marinas.

Take the public ferry or any boat to Daufuskie Island, a tiny place with some big-time beauty. Golf carts are available for rent at either of the island’s two marinas. Daufuskie offers a glimpse of what Sea Island life was like before bridges and causeways opened them to development. If you have more than 1,000 Facebook friends and average 20 texts an hour, this isn’t the place for you. If you are seeking solitude, this is paradise.

Party hardy at the Barmuda Triangle Hilton Head Plaza is a favorite gathering spot for the late night crowd. After the sun goes down, One Hot Mama’s, The Lodge, Hilton Head Brewing Company, Reilley’s and The Boardroom are the place to be for those interested in dancing, drinking and dining. The five establishments are sandwiched together in the same courtyard.

Forget bar-hopping. This is bar-stepping.

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Catch a movie Three movie theaters on the island offer three different experiences. Northridge Cinema 10 on the north end has 12 screens and offers free summer kids shows. Park Plaza Cinema on the south end has six screens and serves wine, beer and food. Coligny Theatre in Coligny Plaza has just one screen and mostly shows films by independent producers, aimed at an upscale adult audience. All three are great options on a rainy day.

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ESCAPE A RIP CURRENT Rip currents carry large amounts of water out to the sea. If you get caught in one, don't panic. They usually stop just beyond the breakers. Don't swim against the current. Swim to the side to get out of it then swim back to the shore.

Learn to skimboard The surfboards only come out when a storm is coming or going.

Our waves may be wimpy for hanging 10, but they’re perfect for the popular and extremely dangerous sport of skimboarding. Unlike surfing, skimboarding begins on the beach by dropping the board onto the thin wash of previous waves. Skimboarders use their momentum to skim out to breaking waves, which they catch back into shore in a manner similar to surfing. The end result is usually a faceplant.

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Shop thrifty A thrift store is only as good as the people who supply it, and as luck would have it, the well-to-do on Hilton Head have plenty of fancy stuff they are constantly getting rid of. Shopping the island’s secondhand stores requires some foraging skills, but the bounty of castoffs is well worth it.

Some of the best places to pop some tags are the Litter Box, the Church Mouse, Goodwill, the Bargain Box, St. Francis Thrift and Off Island Thrift.

Experience the lakes of Sea Pines Forest Preserve These scenic manmade waters are breezy, sunlit and loaded with fish and wildlife. Stop by Lake Joe, the first lake created in the preserve, and take the bike trails to Fish Island. Quiet and often deserted, this preserve has preserved its magic.

Take your kids on a pirate adventure Pirates of Hilton Head at Harbour Town and Shannon Tanner’s Most Excellent Pirate Expedition at Shelter Cove Harbour are two very popular sailboat adventures. Both provide all the expected pirate gear and have storylines to keep your youngsters interested, such as searching for lost treasure. Tickets for both are $30 for adults and $24 for ages 14 and younger.

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Unwind at Parrothead Palooza Shannon Tanner is branching out from his popular Summer Family Show with a Jimmy Buffett-spirited performance every Friday night, starting June 21 at Shelter Cove Harbour. He has formed a band with some top local players and is calling the project Shannon Tanner and the Oyster Reefers. With many visitors on a Saturday-to-Saturday visit, Parrothead Palooza is one last chance to relax before you get back into your regular routine.

Play in the Sandbox 18A Pope Avenue The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum, is a non-profit, hands-on museum geared for kids under age 8. The museum, located on Pope Avenue on the south end, is open most days, but it offers a host of special events, Parents Nights Out and Family Fun Nights.

This is a great spot when the weather is bad.

Stand-up paddleboard Get a new perspective on Hilton Head – standing right there in the water. It requires all kinds of balance, and you may take a tumble or two into the drink, but trust us — it’s easier than you think, and you can do it.

Put on your tennis shoes Tennis, like golf, is a year-round activity on Hilton Head. We have the facilities and competition to satisfy the most discriminating player. Our 20-plus tennis clubs offer more than 300 courts. Clay, grass and a variety of hard surfaces are available. Six racquet clubs are open to the public (see our directory). There are also five public courts at Chaplin Community Park, Cordillo Courts, Fairfield Square, Hilton Head High School and Hilton Head Middle School.

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Shop ‘til you drop One of the many amazing things about the Hilton Head area is the wide range of shopping experiences. Unique locally owned stores, chain stores and big box favorites are spread all over. The granddaddy of them all is Tanger Outlets in Bluffton, with 43 national stores. Next to the beach is Coligny Plaza, where customers often shop in swimsuits and flip-flops. A more sophisticated feel can be found at The Village at Wexford and The Shops at Sea Pines Center. North end favorites are Main Street Village, Festival Centre and Pineland Station. The top mid-island centers are Shelter Cove Harbour, The Plaza at Shelter Cove and Fresh Market Shoppes.

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Grab a bite There are hundreds of great restaurants here. You can find them all listed in our dining section, near the back of the magazine. Our local scene serves up flavors for every taste – high-end, local dives and everything in between.

Reservations are a must. The best places will be packed every night for the rest of the summer. Looking for the island’s best food? Ask a sample of locals. About three or four places stand above the rest.

Fly through the tree tops 33 Broad Creek Marina Way ZipLine Hilton Head is the island’s newest eco-tourism attraction.

For $67, you get a two-hour tour zipping through the massive live oaks and pines, overlooking Broad Creek. You can also zip the racing line for $22.

Find our awesome Frisbee golf courses Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area is famous for its world-class golf courses. We also have two amazing Frisbee courses, if you can find them. A short, tight and technical disc layout can be found on the First Presbyterian Church grounds. For a course with more variety and challenge, check out The Sarge at Sergeant Jasper Park, just off Interstate 95.

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Tour de Bluff Load up the bikes, grab some bottled water and head over to Palmetto Bluff. Spend the afternoon getting lost, un-lost and then lost again. Scenery so beautiful you’ll totally forget you’re exercising.

Check out downtown Bluffton The term “quaint” sometimes means “small,” as in, “Bluffton has a quaint downtown.” But it doesn’t mean it’s not awesome. Dining, art galleries, lots of outdoor activities – think of it as a mini-Charleston.

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Explore the island… on a bike Throw your car keys in the Atlantic and experience terrific biking along the beach and throughout the island’s beautiful trails. Didn’t bring your bike? No sweat. Find bike rental shops all over the island. You will find all sorts of cool areas, especially if you gain access to resorts such as Sea Pines, Shipyard and Palmetto Dunes. When riding on the beach, start off pedaling against the wind and then have it push you on the way back. You can also use the wind on your way down, then cut up and bring the bike path back.

Take your kids to a concert Two popular, free concerts for kids take place most nights during the summer. Inside of Sea Pines Resort, Gregg Russell performs under the old oak tree at Harbor Town. His show starts at 8 p.m. and is every night except Saturday. At Shelter Cove Harbour, Shannon Tanner performs his Summer Family Fun Show at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Cappy the Clown does face painting and balloon animals during the show. M

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TRENDS for 2013 Hilton Head Monthly’s guide to what’s hot and what’s not for planning the day of your dreams BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

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OR ALL THIS TALK OF RECESSIONS AND DIY WEDDINGS, THE PRICE PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY TO SAY “I DO” CONTINUES TO CLIMB. TheKnot.com

and WeddingChannel.com’s annual Real Weddings survey found that the average cost of a wedding in the U.S. actually increased in 2012, up to $28,427 — and that excludes the honeymoon. (If you’re gulping at that figure be thankful you’re not in Manhattan, where the average wedding budget hovers above $76,000.)

“Regardless of one’s budget, brides (and grooms) are always trying to stay abreast of trends as they attempt to plan the day of their dreams that is unique, romantic and, perhaps above all, memorable. If you’re looking for something to spark the party planner within, we’ve compiled a list of the hottest wedding trends of 2013 to get your creative juices flowing.

The overriding themes for this year’s nuptials can be summed up in two words: Fun and elegant.

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PITCH A TENT?

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Thanks in part to Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey’s much publicized, three-day tenting soiree in their Austin, Texas, backyard last year, more wedding couples are itching for the laid-back, free-spirited vibe that comes with pitched tents and fireside snacks.

There’s even a term for this dressed-up version of summer camp: “glamping.” (Yes, it hurt us a little to print that.) If you don’t want your guests sleeping outdoors but you do want to incorporate this trend, try themed tents during your reception. Set up some for lounging, one with a bar or bourbon station, another for the kids. Other added touches inspired by the camping theme include a make-your-own trail mix station, a S’mores station and cozy outdoor fires, and even backyard games like cornhole and horseshoes guests can play during the cocktail hour.

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Pop culture affects the look brides want to wear and the mood they want to set, and right now elegance is hot. From TV hits like “Downton Abbey” to recent movies like “The Great Gatsby” and “Anna Karenina,” brides are being inspired to incorporate more romantic, classical elegance. Full gowns with lace detail, metallic, decadent fabrics and tall, dramatic centerpieces are among the details being used to set such a mood. Also look for plated dinners and more sophisticated goldware and crystal on the tables.

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LET’S LOUNGE AROUND Who doesn’t love to lounge around with good friends on a great night? These days couples are being more intentional about how their receptions aren’t just catered, but furnished.

Cozy groupings of low-slung couches; Adirondack chairs and tables with buckets of ice-cold beer; wide, gracious rockers positioned around campfires. Whether you want upscale, down-home or rustic charm, giving your guests a comfy place to catch their breath between dances is something more couples are accounting for when deciding on the space they need to pull off the perfect party.

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THE FAVORITE, ELUSIVE FLOWER Soft and romantic, the peony continues to be a favorite wedding flower. But with the bloom available for only a couple months each year, brides need a backup. A few alternatives that are just as beautiful but more readily available include the garden/cabbage rose, football mum, and ranunculus. As far as flower arrangements, look for more garlands and cascades, as the long, flowing, romantic look comes back in style.

(See earlier notes about elegance.)

CREATIVE FOOD AND DRINK STATIONS Creativity keeps shining through the food served at weddings. Locally sourced menus and drinks are still popular, as are signature drinks and dessert bars. But for both, couples are kicking it up a notch, looking for something less obvious than a cosmopolitan or a candy bar. Consider selecting a custom drink that matches your wedding color or theme. (The liquor of the moment is tequila, so perhaps try a Midnight Blue Margarita, or even margarita shots served in half of a salt-rimmed lime!) Dessert stations are also getting more creative than a straight cupcake or pie station.

Cool alternatives include the make your own ice cream sandwich station, homemade ice pops or a snow cone station where you pick your flavor.

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COLORS, PATTERNS AND PRINTS

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Couples select colors for their wedding based on everything from their personal preferences, to the season, to the natural backdrop of their nuptials. As such, every year you can find a wedding draped in every color imaginable. Still, there are a few overriding “trendy” wedding colors, and this year those include mint, metallic, gray, and neutrals – often with a pop of color, sometimes even neon! Beyond straight color, though, a bigger trend is the use of patterns and prints, which show up on invitations and are carried through in the bridal party’s attire, the reception décor, programs and even favors. Gingham, paisley, polka dots, honeycomb, Moroccan patterns and even marbleized colors are punching up traditional wedding elements.

DON’T FORGET THE FUN

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Couples are always trying to think of new ways for their wedding to be a night to remember. Everyone’s a disc jockey these days, with entire playlists at the ready, so customizing your reception music is big. And more brides are thinking outside the box when it comes to music; keep an eye out for dueling pianos, strolling mariachi bands, and live disc jockey mixing. The photo booth and the food truck are still popular, but other forms of unexpected entertainment are gaining ground, like caricature artists and the aforementioned outdoor games.

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HE STAGE IS SET, THE DETAILS ARE PERFECTED AND THE PLAYERS ARE IN PLACE. IT’S SHOWTIME! As someone who came from the theater business, planning and executing a wedding is parallel to putting on a show. After all the practicing and tedious details, there is only one shot, one chance, to have it all come together before your audience. And when the applause has ended and the “actors” have left the stage, the eagerness to see a playback of how it all came together is overwhelming.

This is the feeling newlyweds have after the wedding — they are eager to see the photos and view the video footage. A great hired photographer and videographer will have executed and delivered those results in a fashion that will retell the story of the day’s events. A photojournalistic approach so to speak.

Hiring a professional photographer is one of my “top-of-the-list,” “mustdo” elements in budgeting and planning your wedding.

Many photographers, and videographers, are presenting potential couples with an ala carte menu in addition to base hourly rates. This gives couples the flexibility to build their own package and customize their budget if they have their heart set on a photographer, but may need to forgo some extras such as an engagement shoot, or bridal portrait session.

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budget, go for it! There are angles and details that may be better captured with more than one photographer. It is also a way to help expedite the flow, speed up the process of formal family pictures.

Another way of taking pictures more efficiently is to be prepared with a “shot list” of important family images. It is wise to ask those family members in the pictures to gather in the location of the photography session immediately after the ceremony.

If a bridal attendant knows all the family members, make him or her responsible to help gather them for pictures. Remember, your photographer hasn’t ever met your Aunt Suzy before your wedding day.

Videography is making a huge comeback in the wedding vendor category as well. The footage is much different from my dusty VHS tape from 11 years ago. Even though we still love to watch it and show our kids mommy and daddy’s wedding day, the current, movie-quality, high definition, edited wedding films add a whole new dimension to the everlasting memories.

Even though both categories may come with a heartier price tag than originally planned, it is worth the expense. Photographer and videographers are more than a guy or gal with a camera. An experienced, professional photographer and videographer have the ability to carefully structure shots taken of the couple that look as though they were unplanned.

The ability to capture those subtle, sweet moments with each other that will exhibit the same feelings all over when they look at the footage. These images are everlasting and the opportunity to capture the perfect shots will only happen once in a lifetime. M

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THANK YOU TO THIS MONTH’S CONTRIBUTING WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS.

DAVID BENJAMIN

Main Event Video Productions, 800-924-8375 Benjamin started his video production service 25 years ago in Illinois. He moved to Hilton Head Island 16 years ago, and brought his business with him. He has filmed at over 100 venues in the Hilton Head and Savannah area.

His company uses state-of-the-art hi-definition equipment, and two or three cameras may be used to record the ceremony. Clients may have their wedding recorded on Blu-ray or standard definition discs.

MICHEL BERDA

King Street Photo, 843-810-6698 Berda runs a successful studio in Charleston and finds himself in Hilton Head for destination weddings quite a bit. His specialty is being able to create one-of-a-kind lifetime memories, not just in prints, but also what will be passed on from generation to generation — your lifelong keepsake album. From capturing amazing images, to the special artistic digital effects he puts to the images, then incorporating it all into the album is what makes him, and his company, unique and very different.

WHITNEY BORING

W Photography, 843-304-3885 Wife, mommy, foodie, people watcher, travel junkie and self-proclaimed comedian. I have a passion for capturing the moment; the raw emotion that happens when people forget the camera is there. I’m silly, adventurous, and hardworking and I feel sincerely honored to meet inspiring people and create memories every day.

ROB KAUFMAN

Rob Kaufman Photography, 843-837-9993 Artistic. Experienced. Easy-going. Consistent.

Imaginative. Fun. Flat-out talented. Describe yourself in 25 words or less? I just did. Rob Kaufman, Wedding Photographer.

FRANK “BO” MILBOURN

33 Park Photography, 843-682-2212 Milbourn specializes in international weddings & family portrait photography. Lifelong graphic arts professional. Member Professional Photographers Association.

Husband to Suzanne and father to Frank Jr. & Thomas.

Proud (and patient) owner of Louis, a German shorthaired pointer. A Sea Pines Plantation resident also enjoys fly fishing, golf & nature photography ... shocker!

JOHN BRACKETT

Brackett Photography, 843-682-2212 A Hilton Head Island resident since 1989, John is a professional photographer (www.brackettphotography. com). His wedding, commercial, lifestyle and portraiture, have been featured in numerous magazines, books, newspapers and ads. Brackett is one of those fortunate people whose successful career is built around what he genuinely loves to do.

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Gone but not forgotten Friends, family honor life of Jim Ferguson with ceremonial tee shot

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FTER PLAYING A ROUND OF GOLF AT LONG COVE CLUB, TONY KULL WOULD OFTEN SWING BY “THE CLUBHOUSE” TO GRAB A DRINK, WATCH GOLF AND SOCIALIZE WITH FRIENDS.

He didn’t go to the official clubhouse on 44 Long Cove Drive, though. He went to Jim Ferguson’s house, located just off the 14th fairway.

“We would open a few bottles of wine, have a few beers and watch golf,” Kull said. “Jim called it the clubhouse because everybody was there.

He would always joke that sooner or later he was going to start charging us dues.”

When Kull says “us” he means nearly everybody that passed Ferguson’s home on Combahee Road. Long Cove’s unofficial clubhouse had an open door policy.

“He had a refrigerator on his patio,” Ed Brown said. “As golfers went by, they were always welcome to stop and get a bottle of water, a beer or whatever. His home was always open to his friends.”

More than 80 friends and family members gathered at “the clubhouse” on May 2 to honor

Ferguson, who died unexpectedly on April 27 at the age of 59.

The tearful tribute started with a lone bagpiper marching down the 14th fairway and ended with golfers in attendance hitting a ceremonial tee shot into nearby Broad Creek.

The event was organized by Brown and Charlie Hall.

“Jim was a very competitive golfer and had a really good amateur career,” Hall said. “We felt like we needed a golf tribute and we had the venue to do it, with Jim living right here on 14. They did the same thing for Payne Stewart (who died in 1999).”

Ferguson established himself as one of the better golfers on the island, winning the Hilton Head Island Amateur championship twice along with several other tournaments. A highlight of his golf career came in 2010, when he competed in the USGA’s U.S. Senior Open. Off the course he was a popular Hilton Head Island real estate executive.

Ferguson is survived by his 13-year-old daughter Megan and adult sons Tim and Ben. Following the ceremonial golf shot, many participants offered Ferguson’s children their condolences.

“I can’t believe the amount of people that

came out here at 8 in the morning,” Ben Ferguson said. “This community continues to amaze me. Everybody rallies around and helps each other. I feel blessed just to be part of a community like this.”

Ferguson died following the first round of the Hilton Head Island Amateur Golf Association’s Senior Championship at Oldfield Golf Club.

Playing partner Jeff Wong said Ferguson was his normal lovable self and showed no warning signs during play.

After the round, he got in his car and headed for home but did not make it out of the plantation. Brown compared it to losing a member of his family.

“Two simple words: Total shock,” Brown said.

“It’s just a tremendous void. He was a great, great friend and was just a wonderful, caring person.”

Brown and many of Ferguson’s friends used the tribute to share their favorite stories of “the clubhouse” and the big man with the equally big heart and personality.

“There was no stone left unturned,” Brown said. “He worked hard, he played hard. The man got more out of a day than anybody I’ve ever met in my life. He will be missed.” M

To make a donation in his honor, write Jim Ferguson in the reference line of the check and mail it to: Hilton Head Boys & Girls Club Attn. Kim Likins P.O. Box 22267 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

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golf | TIPS

See the line when putting

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OLF IS A GAME OF OPPOSITES. IT SEEMS THE HARDER YOU TRY, THE WORSE YOU DO. THAT’S WHAT MAKES GOLF SUCH A DIFFICULT THING TO LEARN OR BE GOOD AT. THE BALL IS STILL, WHICH ALSO MAKES THINGS TOUGH. IT SITS AND WAITS ON YOU.

As I interview my students before a putting lesson, I ask about patterns they see in their putting.

The most common responses are inconsistency and unpredictability.

One day they putt well, the next they don’t.

I also ask what the most important distance in golf is. The most common answers are the 5-foot putt or the drive. Both of those answers are incorrect.

The most important distance in golf is the distance between the ears.

Brad Faxon, my college teammate, statistically ranks among the top putters of all time. His putting prowess has led to 21 professional wins, including the 2013 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf in Savannah.

In one of our conversations, he reinforced my teaching method by saying, “I’m not a guy who has a method; I’m more about the complete picture. There are certain things I like to see in a player’s stroke.”

That “complete picture” includes what the player is thinking as they putt. Many players have a conversation with themselves. Others go down a checklist. Both methods distract the player from blending the conscious and the subconscious.

Yes, we need to have our funda-mentals in order. These fun-damentals are grip, stance, posture, alignment, the feel of the swing and thoughts.

There are hundreds of books and DVDs that promote many different putting methods. I like to help my student combine their thoughts into a physically fluid and free-fromthought putting stroke. It is so satisfying to watch the yips disappear and their smile and confidence return.

As their putting improves, the drives become longer and straighter because of the infusion of optimism.

Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite were students of the great instructor Harvey Penick.

Mr. Penick told them to eat dinner with good putters. M

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A LINE IN THE GREEN

TRY this

Here is a technique that you use every day in other areas of your life.

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• It starts with the old saying, “A picture is worth a 1,000 words.” We first want to create a picture of the desired result, like the ball rolling into the hole.

• After reading the putt, imagine a white line from the ball to the hole on the intended path. This line is what your total being responds to. This line is similar to the keys on a piano or keyboard. You want your feet, knees, shoulders and eyes square to it.

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• As you react to seeing the ball roll down the line into the hole, your thousand words of thoughts are now being processed on a subconscious level. This allows you to feel the stroke and ball rolling in during your practice stroke, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments.

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• Then you move to the ball, and with minimal conscious thought, square your body to the line. You are now free to step into the live picture of the ball rolling down the line and dropping into the hole.

If this mental technique does not work consistently for you, it may be due to your unique characteristics.

In my case, I putt best with a cross-handed grip. I did not know why I did it best this way, therefore, I was indecisive and inconsistent. In 1989, I played with Tom Kite, also a cross-handed putter. I asked him why he did it, and he enthusiastically explained why and tested me for eye dominance.

Kite’s test showed I am right-eye dominant. He showed me how it influenced my fun-da-mentals. My confidence and consistency immediately improved.

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DEVIN TAYLOR IS A PHYSICAL MARVEL.

HE BEAUFORT NATIVE STANDS 6-FOOT-7. HE WEIGHS 266 POUNDS. HIS TOTAL WINGSPAN IS 87 INCHES AND HIS VERTICAL JUMP IS 35 INCHES. HE CAN RUN 40 YARDS IN 4.72 SECONDS. Sportswriters have a term for this type of rare athlete – they call them freaks. In fact, CBS Sports ranked Taylor No. 2 on its “Freak List: The 10 craziest athletes in college football” last year.

When the Detroit Lions saw Taylor was still available, they selected him with the 132nd pick of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Heading into the professional phase of his illustrious football career, Taylor took a few moments to speak with Hilton Head Monthly about the draft, his appetite and his love of the Lowcountry.

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HHM: So you were drafted in the fourth round by the Detroit Lions.

How does it feel?

DT: Just getting drafted is a dream come true. You can’t determine what team is going to take you or what round you’re going to go, but just getting drafted is a privilege.

HHM: How did you find out you were selected?

DT: I had just gotten out of the shower. Me and my best friend were getting ready to leave to go eat with one of our other friends. The draft was on TV and San Francisco had just taken Marcus (Lattimore) when I got the call from Detroit.

HHM: What friend were you watching it with?

DT: Stanley Davis. We pretty much grew up together, like since the sixth grade. He just happened to be in town that weekend.

HHM: I remember him. That’s

“Scoop” right? Wasn’t he a track star when you guys were at Beaufort High?

DT: Yeah. He won state in the shot put when I won the triple jump that year (2008).

HHM: Being drafted by an NFL team is quite an accomplishment.

Around 1 percent of all college football players experience that. Still, was it hard to watch 132 players selected before you?

DT: Not really. I didn’t have a clue where I was going to go or who was going to draft me. I was just kind of sitting around waiting.

HHM: Do you feel you are a good fit for the Lions?

DT: I think I can help out with their scheme. They’ve got two good tackles on the inside (Ndamukong Suh and Ogemdi Nwagbuo) and they needed a couple more people to come off the edge. That’s one of the

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things that I do best.

HHM: Detroit is 900 miles from Beaufort. Have you been there before?

DT: No. The furthest north I’ve been is Ohio.

HHM: What do you know about the city and the team?

DT: I know it’s the Motor City and a lot of cars are produced there (laughs).

HHM: Did you have any idea the Lions were interested in you?

DT: I met with them and several other teams at the all-star game.

They didn’t show any more interest than the other five teams I met with (Seattle, Tampa Bay, Denver, Washington and Oakland).

HHM: You had a solid career at South Carolina. Do you have a favorite game or moment from your time there?

DT: I would have to say back in the

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2010 season when we played Florida to go to the SEC Championship game. It was the first time (South Carolina) won in The Swamp.

HHM: You had several offers coming out of high school. You picked South Carolina over Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Duke and NC State.

Do you feel playing against SEC competition helped prepare you for the NFL? DT: You see more SEC players in the NFL than other conferences, so yeah. When you play in the SEC, you play a high level of competition.

It helped me as a player as far as getting ready to go to the next level.

HHM: The SEC dominated this year’s draft, setting a record with 63 picks. The old record was 55 by the Pac-10 in 1983. In your opinion, what makes SEC players so attractive to professional teams?

DT: They know we have to play at a high level every week. If you stand out on that high level, they take notice more than if you were standing out against lesser competition.

HHM: To prepare for the draft I understand you worked with Bruce Smith (the NFL’s all-time sacks leader). What was that like?

DT: I worked with him right before my all-star game. Even though he has been out of the game for several years, he still was able to pick up on little things here and there that I could do to make myself better.

HHM: How did that even come about?

DT: The person I was training with knew Bruce because he was also training his son, who is a freshman at Virginia Tech. They were talking about me one day and (Smith) wanted to see film on me. He decided he wanted to help improve my game.

HHM: When you left Beaufort High you were listed at 215 pounds.

You are now listed at 266 pounds.

How much of that weight gain is muscle?

DT: All of it.

HHM: How much time per day do you spend training?

DT: Probably about 2 or 2 ½ hours.

HHM: Your metabolism has to be off the charts. Could you go to a pizza place and knock out a large pie by yourself?

DT: Yeah, I could do that. I could do that just for lunch.

HHM: Your dad (Larry Taylor) has run the popular LT’s restaurant on Lady’s Island for years. You used to work there in the summers, cooking and cleaning. Will you still do that in the off-season?

DT: Probably not (laughs).

HHM: You graduated in December with a degree in integrated information technology. What made you pursue that degree?

DT: I like computers and I originally wanted to be a computer engineer. I ended up switching to integrated information technology and it worked out pretty well. There are several job opportunities available for me after I’m done with football.

HHM: You graduated from the same high school class as Candace Glover of American Idol fame. Do you know her well?

DT: We went to school together since like middle school and had a lot of classes together. We know each other.

HHM: We all know about Devin Taylor the football player. What do you like to do off the field?

DT: Fishing and hanging out with different teammates and friends. I like being outdoors, going camping and stuff like that.

HHM: Even though you’re going to a big city, will small-town Beaufort stay with you?

DT: Definitely. I grew up in Beaufort. There is no way I could forget about the place that grew me into the person I am today. It will always be my hometown. M June 2013

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YACHT HOP OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND The 9th annual Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island drew an impressive crowd on May 5 at Harbour Town Basin in Sea Pines Resort. Guests were invited to step aboard stunning yachts and were treated to wine and hors d’oeuvres prepared by some of the area’s top chefs. All proceeds benefit patient care programs at Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. t Bluffton High School JROTC presented the colors to kick off the event. q Lunonia Colella serves up fare from Michael Anthony’s.

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q Hospice Executive Director Jenny Brassington joins Vickie Garrett and Steven Ross for a glass of champagne on the yacht Some Day.

p (L to R) Michelle and Kevin Curry with Jackie and Jim Dout enjoy the festivities.

RIB BURNOFF t The 17th annual Rib Burnoff and Barbecue Fest took place May 18 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

First place in the judged barbecue competition went to Sea Eagle Market.

Gourmet Warehouse was second followed by Bullies BBQ and the Smokehouse In the judged ribs contest, Coastal Carolina Catering took first place followed

by Choo Choo Barbecue Express, One Hot Mama’s and Sea Eagle Market.

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DABO SWINNEY SPEAKS p Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney speaks to the crowd during his Power of Faith seminar May 4 at Hilton Head Island High School. The event was hosted by The Church of the Cross. The photo was taken by John Parker.

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GRAND FINALE The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra hosted its fi nal show of the season on May 6 at the First Presbyterian Church.  Principal conductor John Morris Russell leads the orchestra in its fi nal program of the masterworks series, “New Beginnings.”  Kendall Gonzales, 6, and Kearston Gonzales, 8, delighted the crowd before the orchestra performance.

ALL THAT JAZZ  The Junior Jazz Foundation has an additional $6,200 for scholarships, music camps and instruments as a result of the outdoor evening concert at Palmetto Bluff, which drew an audience of more than 1,000 area residents and visitors. It was the fourth Jazz Concert on the Green at Palmetto Bluff in conjunction with Hilton Head Island’s renowned Jazz Corner.

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PROPERTY PERSPECTIVES / ROBERT STENHAMMER rstenhammer@hiltonheadusa.com

IT’S ALL ABOUT

Property values Island leaders should focus on stimulating the demand for real estate and eliminating issues that prohibit it.

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here are many factors that local leaders must take into account when evaluating important issues that affect the Hilton Head Island community. The original planners of our island did an amazing job protecting the environment. There have been numerous schools, roadways and shopping centers built to improve the quality of life here. For a population like ours, the amount and quality of arts and cultural offerings is truly outstanding. There is world class recreation, health care, a university and a technical college.

Tourists return year after year and spend their valuable vacation time here. Some people work their whole lives with the goal of buying property and retiring here.

An investment in property on Hilton Head is big decision and is likely to be one of the largest and most important investments an individual will make in their lifetime. Homeowners are counting on the asset appreciation in their homes and villas for future monetary benefits. Growing owner equity in property is one of the keys to financial independence. Because of this, property values are one of the most important community and personal economic factors there is.

The Beaufort County Assessors’ Office estimates that the market value for property that is taxed will fall from $47 billion as of Dec. 31, 2007 to $34 billion as of Dec. 31, 2012. That’s a 27 percent decrease in value on property taxes that are generated by many different components of which real estate makes up 93 percent of the tax revenue. The potential $13 billion decrease

in taxable property value is an estimated deficit that public officials are proactively and diligently trying to solve. The money generated by property tax goes toward important county and town operations and funds the public school system. Certainly a large part of the decline in property values has been out of county control and related to the recent national recession that began in 2008.

But as with many economic situations, the market for real estate is largely based on local supply and demand. Since there is very little activity on development, the supply side of the real estate equation on the island, leaders should focus on stimulating the demand for real estate and eliminating those issues that prohibit the demand for real estate.

Property values are a core component of our personal and regional success and economic well being. When our town leaders, councilpersons, chambers, regime boards and community leaders decide on the future, there is one question that should be asked that is of paramount importance, “How does the issue we are facing positively affect property values?” M Robert Stenhammer has been a resort executive for more than 15 years and holds an MBA in Hospitality and Tourism. He is the President of Hilton Head Accommodations, serves on the Board of Directors for the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and is Chairman of the Accommodation Tax Committee for the Town of Hilton Head Island. He can be reached at 843-247-2404 or rstenhammer@hiltonheadusa.com

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Beautiful 4 bedroom home, sound just a few houses away and perfect for entertaining. Top of the line appliances, gas stove, custom cabinets, ornate wood working and built-in throughout the entire home. 2nd kitchen in mother in law suite; separate entrance from main house, Carolina Room, Gourmet Kitchen and heated pool! Master bedroom closet with walk in shower and a large Jacuzzi tub.

Offered for sale at $599,000.

3 Whitehall Court – Long Cove Plantation

Unbelievable home that was the winner of the HH Area Home Builders 2006 Lighthouse award and then the sellers made it EVEN BETTER! Completely renovated with nothing but the top of the line upgrades including: beautiful hardwood flooring, custom cabinetry w/granite counters, Wolf/Decor & Subzero appliances, double ovens/duel dishwashers, the list goes on and on. Gorgeous lagoon views from your home or from your heated pool w/fenced yard. This has such a wonderful layout, views and open everywhere. Game room, den, office and GREAT bedroom separation too! Offered for sale at $899,000.

44 Governors Lane – Sea Pines Plantation

Wonderful well cared for home overlooking the 13th Green of the Sea Pines Country Club. Plenty of natural light throughout with large vaulted ceilings and an ideal floor complete with an open kitchen to living area. This home even has a den/sitting area, perfect for a home office. Located on Governors Lane with its stunning live oak lined street, this is one home you will want to see. Large rooms, tons of closet space, a 2 car garage and plenty of upgrades. This is priced to move at $519,000.

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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! $835,000

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Neighborhood pool complex and day dock on the Intracoastal waterway. Large private lot, high smooth ceilings, built in surround sound, expansive deck and 3 car garage. $798,000

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MAJESTIC LOWCOUNTRY SUNSETS from this Rookery neighborhood home with its neighborhood pool and activities. Close to main entrance, shopping, restaurants, the beach and all Hilton Head Island has to offer. A short distance to Spring Lake Recreation area and the Dolphin Head Beach park. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, LR & DR plus updated with granite Kitchen and Family Room. Oversized activity Room and Garage plus Screened Porch. Master bedroom has a snore room or office attached. $498,500

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Also, the Rookery has its own neighborhood pool and activities . 5 Hummingbird Court is a 3BR, 2.5BA formal LR and DR, updated Eat-In Kitchen/Family Room, and Carolina Room. There are wood floors, high ceilings, and cypress wall and ceilings, mature natural landscaping. $405,000

TRANQUIL LAGOON with a foot bridge in the distance. Enjoy the egret and heron fishing in the lagoon. Located in one of Hilton Head Plantation’s best neighborhoods - the Rookery - with its community pool and neighborhood activities. Close to all Hilton Head Island has to offer - the beach, shopping, schools, dining and the bike trails. This 3 BR, 2.5 BA home is a one owner jewel. Formal LR/ DR, eat in Kitchen, winterized screened porch, 2 car garage, fireplace and oversized rooms. $398,500

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NESTLED ON AN OVERSIZED CORNER HOMESITE, 9 Purple Martin has a very good curb appeal and privacy. The corner lot gives a wide lagoon view. 3 BR, 3 BA, Living Room, Dining Room, two sitting areas and an updated eat-in Kitchen. Two of the three bedrooms are oversized.The detached garage has a work bench and a window A/C unit. Mature landscaping and savannah grey brick accents. $355,000

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

TREE LINED SIDEWALKS where you can sit on your front and greet your neighbors. Located near Hilton Head Island schools, shopping and only a short bike ride down the new paths to the Beach.

This 4 BR, 3.5 BA Charleston style home has a 2 car garage. Totally upgraded with wood floors, smooth ceilings, new S/S appliances, paint in and out, new multi HVAC systems. This gated community has pool, playground & boat/rv storage. $328,900

SUMMER HOUSE - Gated condo complex on HHI near everything. Fantastic community center with outdoor fireplace and TV, cookout cabana, exercise room, large pool and hot tub. Unit K-18 is an end ground floor villa with a screened porch, wood and tile floors, Zodiac type counters, newer hot water heater and HVAC unit. Private location, within walking distance to the pool complex.Also includes a garage #G144. $138,500 SHORT SALE

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Golfer? Moss Creek has a great deal & 2 fantastic courses. Boater? Protected deep water docks off the intracoastal waterway. Fitness fan? New health club & inviting pool complex. Renovated in 20082010, this 3 BR, 3 BA home overlooks 3 fairways and features newer roof & stucco. Updated baths & kitchen, granite and S/S appliances, wood floors and high ceilings, and sunroom off Master. $439,900

ENJOY all that Moss Creek has to offer - two championship golf courses, outstanding clubhouse, boat storage, docks just off the ICW, brand new health club and pool center, dog walk park and more. 3 BR, 2.5 BA home with panoramic golf fairway and greens views. Formal LR, DR, fireplace, high ceilings, updated kitchen w/ granite tops open to the family room. New painted interior.

Side entry 2 car garage. $398,900

TOM HUMPRIES HOME 3 BR 2.5 BA with space for an office. Formal dining room. Eat-in Kitchen opens to great room w/ fireplace, custom builtin cabinetry and two story high ceilings. Pine floors throughout. Master has large bath with whirlpool, walk in shower, and tile floors.Wrought iron staircase.

Open space and pool area across from the front of the home.Two new HVAC systems .Two stall horse barn 24 x 24 with additional 8 x 24 foot overhangs on two sides for tacking and washing. $539,000

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THIS BRICK AND CEDAR HOME features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths that have just been newly painted. Other features of this home include fireplace, living room with tray ceiling and fan, eating area off of kitchen, screened porch, large fenced in back yard and oversized driveway. This home is located in the Verdier View neighborhood which has no restrictions. $125,000

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LARGE 2 STORY HOME overlooking the lagoon in Edgefield. This home features a foyer entrance, large Great Room off the Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms upstairs and a screened in Porch.

Edgefield is located off of the Buckwalter Parkway and is located near the schools and shopping. $165,000

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ELEGANT GOLF CLUB HOME overlooking the 10th Fwy. Private cul-de-sac. Over 4000SF. Professionally decorated 5 BR, 5.5 BA home. Screened Porch, Free Form Pool/Hot Tub. Elegant LR and DR. Chef’s Kitchen/Family Room. Large Master Suite. Bonus Room.

2nd Floor Balcony overlooking the Pool and Golf Course. $869,000

QUALITY CHRIS CONSTRUCTION HOME on a private cul-de-sac with a long lagoon view in The Golf Club. Spacious 5 BR, 5.5 BA home with every imaginable upgrade. Elegant LR & DR. Chef’s Kitchen + Family Room. Large Master Suite + Study. $849,000

STATELY BRICK HOME overlooking a Screened Lanai Swimming Pool and the 2nd Green of the Golden Bear Golf Course. Formal LR & DR. Kitchen overlooking spacious Family Room. 4 BR’s and 3 Full BA’s + 2 Half BA’s. Office + 3 Car Garage. $799,000

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BEAUTIFULLY SPACIOUS OCEANSIDE VILLA in the Leamington section. Spacious like-new 3 BR, 3 BA (2 Master Suites) + a fabulous wrap-around Screened Porch. Covered Parking. Beautiful Pool with jacuzzi. Great rentals. $739,000

SPACIOUS CUSTOM DESIGNED townhome w/a wraparound veranda. Builder allowed seller to customize this town home like no other in the community. 3 BR’s, 4 Full BA’s + a cozy Den. Chef’s Kitchen w/top of the line appliances. Granite counter tops. Private elevator + 2 Car Garage. $579,000

SPACIOUS CAMBRIDGE BUILT CUSTOM HOME overlooking the Bear Creek Golf Course. Volume ceilings in this 4 BR, 3.5 BA home. LR and DR. Very open Kitchen-BreakfastFamily Room. Large upstairs Bonus Room/Entertainment Room + Study. Great Value. $559,000

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BEAUTIFUL OCEANSIDE COTTAGE on the beach path.

Updates make this home move-in ready for a permanent residence or second home. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, hardwood floors throughout. Start the new year off right with this beach home! $549,000

PANORAMIC OCEANFRONT, 2nd floor, 2 BR, 2 BA Villa. Sea Cloisters is the jewel of Hilton Head Oceanfront Villas. Great rental or 2nd home. Beautiful Oceanfront Pool, security gate + on-site rental company. This villa has never been rented. $525,000

BEAUTIFUL MCNAIR BUILT HOMEwith a long lagoon view and a spacious seasonal Lanai. Beautiful LR & DR w/crown/dental moldings. Kitchen w/upgraded appliances + ceiling fan. 3 BR’s and 3 Full BA’s w/loads of upgrades. Elegant MBR. $514,500

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FABULOUS BRAND NEW TOWN HOMES across the street from the Country Club of Hilton Head and within walking distance to the Old Fort Pub and Skull Creek Marina.

3 BR’s and 3.5 BA’s. Top of the line appointments, private elevator + 2 car garage. Prices starting at $499,000.

BEAUTIFUL COTTAGE STYLEon a large 7/10th of an acre, walking distance to the beach. Large Great Rm w/Heart of Pine floor. Large skylight w/4 ceiling fans. Kitchen opens to Breakfast Rm + light-filled Carolina Rm. 2 Gas Fireplaces. 2 car Garage. Split Bedroom plan. Beach home or primary home. $439,000

ESTATE SALE! Traditional Home overlooking the Lagoon and 13th Fwy of the Nicklaus Course. Custom home built by Johnson and Dulaney. Designer decorated LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Family/Breakfast Room. Master Suite, paneled Study + 3 Car Garage. $429,900

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INCREDIBLE LAKE + GOLF VIEW HOME. This property has been deeded down to the water’s edge. 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + Bonus Room + 3.5 BA’s. Beautiful hardwood floors. Kitchen w/Hickory cabinets. Screened Porch. 2 Car Garage + Golf Cart Garage. $395,000

MODEL PERFECT AVALON VILLAoverlooking a lagoon and fountain. Beautiful paver patio with beautiful landscaping. 3 BR’s and 3 BA’s. 2 car garage. Great Room that shows like a model. Updated Kitchen appliances with gas range. Loads of extras. $340,000

GREAT FIRST FLOOR Fiddlers Cove Villa. Updated Kitchen with granite countertops. Great location, walk to the Beach. Fully furnished. Used mainly as a second home.Great community tennis, pool and security. $145,000

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8 DINGHY – The best valued 7 BR oceanfront home in Palmetto Dunes! Brand new 30’ oceanfront pool & sundeck & beautiful new kitchen. Extensive rear decking & open air covered porch. 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.

Aggressively priced for quick sale. $2,750,000

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70 FULL SWEEP – Wonderfully renovated lakefront/near ocean residence. Wrap around water views of 15 acre spring fed lake. Open floor plan with loads of natural light. Big, open kitchen with granite & stainless steel. Over $145,000 in renovations plus fabulous heated pool & multi-level decking.

Fish & canoe in your backyard, and walk or bike to the beach.

A must see home! $769,000

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2 SLACK TIDE – Waterfront Opportunity! Wonderfully maintained 3 BR, 3 BA plus large den (4th bedroom), with 175’ of waterfront on Palmetto Dunes’ 11 mile lagoon. Big open floor plan, all on one level with loads of windows & skylights. Large eat-in kitchen, 2 brick fireplaces, huge master suite opening onto 65’ deck overlooking the lagoon. All situated on an amazing corner lot & just a short bike ride to the beach. $549,000

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18 OGLETHORPE LANE – Wonderfully private 4 BR/5 BA

plus downstairs private den. Huge, open floor plan, perfect for spreading out & entertaining. Super high vaulted ceilings with loads of windows & natural light, open granite kitchen & hardwood floors throughout. Huge rocking chair porch for total relaxation. Circular driveway, 2 car garage & loads of storage.

All on quiet, private cul-de-sac. Take your golf cart or walk to clubhouse, golf course, & Junior Olympic size pool. $479,000

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

W NE G TIN LIS 36 WICKLOW DRIVE - WEXFORD – This high quality 4/5.5 home has too many features to list. Some include a 2-story foyer, Santos Mahagony wood floors, heated lagoon-like pool, 3-car garage. Built in 2006 by Randy Jeffcoat, designed by Tom Hiatt, it is a MUST SEE! $1,195,000

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

HARBOUR TOWN – Remodeled 3 br/3 ba townhome in the heart of Harbour Town with vaulted ceilings, wood floors, granite counters. Peak views of Calibogue sound. Large back deck.

Fee simple – no condo fees. $549,000 Furn.

37 N. CALIBOGUE CAY – Fabulous 5 BR PLUS office, 6 BA home with private dock on deep water side of CC. Hardwood floors on all first floor. Smooth tray ceilings, crown moldings, gourmet kitchen, beautifully landscaped, one area with wrought iron gates. $2,350,000

8 RUDDY TURNSTONE – 4 bedroom 4 bath Oceanside Sea Pines rental home located on the beach walkway with private pool and screened porch. FURN. $975,000

INDIGO RUN – Sunny all one level 3 br/2 ba/2 ½ ba home overlooking 13th fairway of Golden Bear. Eat in kitchen/family room. High ceilings, formal dining room, office, two car garage. $480,000

3357 LAKE FOREST VILLA – Charming 3/3 townhome, super lake view across to SP Forest Preserve. Ideal for bird watching. Lots of privacy. 1-CAR GARAGE. Developer’s model because of unique setting on lake. Great primary or 2nd home. $ 365,000 Furn.

166 FAIRWOOD VILLA – A 2 bd/2ba + enclosed sun room which has been totally upgraded and is only steps to the beach. $299,000

7 BLACK DUCK - OCEANFRONT SEA PINES PLANTATION – Oceanfront 6 br/6 1/2 ba estate on large .4 acre lot, circular drive with 3 car garages, exceptionally well built with pier and beam construction, private oceanside pool. Elevated main level with all major rooms very spacious and open to deck oceanside. Stable section of beach in walking/biking distance to South Beach. $3,950,000

55 HERITAGE ROAD - SEA PINES - This house sits on 2 spectacular Golf/Lagoon lots on famous Harbour Town Golf Links which can be subdivided. Either remodel or tear down home and build two homes. Price of $990,000 is for both lots.

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13 MARSH DRIVE – Spectacular views 17th green Harbour Town links, Calibogue Sound, intercoastal and sunsets from this custom designed 6 br/6 1/2 ba estate in prestigous Baynard Oaks area of Sea Pines. $3,379,000

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29 SANDFIDDLER – One of the largest residential building sites available in Sea Pines and located within the private Club Course neighborhood. Build the home of your dreams on the quiet cul-desac. Legal address: 15 Club Course/Marshview. $249,000

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9 GREEN WING TEAL RD • SEA PINES

Quintessential beach cottage in South Beach. Situated on a oversized 2nd row homesite, this 4 bdr, 4 bath beach house has new wood floors, painting, large screened porch, upstairs+downstairs living areas, tasteful furnishings and pool. Strong rentals. Buy now or build new later. $1,595,000

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16 SPANISH MOSS ROAD • SEA PINES

Beautiful golf course home. Walking distance to Harbour Town and an easy bike to the beach. Large living room and dining area. Kitchen opens to the family room with beautiful fireplace. 3 BR, 3.5 BA. Half-acre lot with plenty of room for a pool. 2-car garage with extra storage room. NOW $625,000

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THE PRINCE OF TIDES Oceanfront in Sea Pines

Breathtaking 180° oceanfront views; 5 BR,5 BA and 2 half BA; 2 full kitchens, elevator, servant quarter and much more. $5,500,000 furnished. The lot next door can also be purchased to extend privacy.

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Oceanfront masterpiece and outstanding rental producer complete the package. Many recent improvements make this 6 bedroom, 7 and a half bath oceanfront house a turn key rental. Wonderful opportunity in today’s oceanfront market. $3,200,000

15 FAIRFAX LANE • WEXFORD

Water views in this Cambridge built masterpiece. 3 car garage, large family room with fireplace, office, exercise room, beautiful kitchen with high end cabinetry and appliances, walk in pantry, bar and luxurious master suite with enormous walk in closet. Includes boatslip. $1,299,000

12 OYSTER LANDING LANE • SEA PINES

Townhome overlooking the lagoon and 16th fairway of the Sea Pines Club Course. Large combined living and dining areas. Large master suite with sitting area and newly-renovated bathroom plus an additional 2 BR, 2.5 BA. Elevator. 2nd floor den/TV area. 2-car garage plus storage. $699,000

29 LANDS END • SEA PINES

Oceanfront with water views and gorgeous sunsets. 4 BR, 3 BA home completely renovated and tastefully decorated. Custom crafted wood ceiling, hardwood floors, screened porch and large deck. On-site pool.

High rental income property or dream home. $1,124,000 Furnished

OCEANFRONT / SOUND HOME, SEA PINES

Unobstructed gorgeous views, 4 BR, 3Ba, New England style home with totally renovated in 2011; screen porch, extra large deck, hardwood floors; extra large lot and community pool. Won’t last long! Call Carol for easy appointment.

SEA PINES GOLF / LAGOON VISTA

One level 4 BR,3 and 1/2 BA. Highest quality workmanship. Tray and vaulted ceilings, generous room sizes, 2 fireplaces; 2 car garage, swimming pool and screened porch. $879,000

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17 HARROGATE DRIVE • WEXFORD

Situated on famed 15th hole. 5BR, 4.5 BA, 3 car garage,oak wood flooring, granite in kitchen + new marble and fixtures in all baths. Den, plus an office, artist’s studio which could be ideal exercise room.

Large deck. NEW PRICE $1,195,000

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44 GOLDEN HIND DRIVE • HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

Open floor plan, high ceilings, updated kitchen, remodeled master bath.

Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen plus family room. 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Located next to open space. Beautiful views of a lagoon and the 6th tee of the Country Club of Hilton Head golf course. $385,000

CLUB COURSE IN SEA PINES

Beautiful architecturally designed 3BR,3BA home. Built in 1998 and in like new condition. Open, light and bright. high ceilings and plenty of glass, hardwood floors, fireplace, 2 car garage. Rare opportunity for a newer home in Sea Pines $420,000

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T THIS TIME OF YEAR, COLORFUL SUMMER SALADS ARE A STAPLE AT THE DINING TABLE AT HOME. THERE’S NOTHING SIMPLER AND MORE GRATIFYING THAN CREATING YOUR OWN PALETTE OF VEGETABLE GREENS, REDS AND YELLOWS IN CONTAINERS OF ALL SIZES. AND DON’T FORGET TO SPICE UP THOSE NUTRITIOUS SALADS BY TAPPING INTO THE BOUNTY OF HOME-GROWN HERBS.

“The sky’s the limit,” said Laura Lee Rose, consumer horticulturist and water resources agent for the Clemson University Extension Service Agency in Beaufort County. “People are growing all kinds of vegetables and herbs in containers.”

Among the bumper crop of vegetables available to local container gardeners of all skill levels are peppers, eggplant, lettuce, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes, okra, soybeans, sweet potatoes, collards, kale and zucchini. The lineup of options for herbs is just as formidable: basil, rosemary, parsley, sage, thyme, oregano, cilantro, mint, dill, chives and oregano.

“Every aspect of what you need you can create in a pot,” said Carol Guedalia, resale horticulturist for the past 20 years at The Greenery on Hilton Head Island. “Pots are a perfect opportunity for people to create a garden.”

Guedalia, a lifelong gardener, says container gardening provides a dash of practicality and aesthetics and, perhaps most importantly, a direct link with nature through your fingertips.

“It allows your spirit to connect,” she said. “All of nature connects without other restraints.”

Connecting with nature and experiencing the fulfillment of growing your own herbs and vegetables in containers is simple, and rewarding for those with limited time, limited space, limited physical ability, limited know-how and limited patience.

“I think it’s easy,” said Chris Rosenbach, a certified master gardener and Hilton Head projects coordinator of the Lowcountry Master Gardener Association. “There’s flexibility that you don’t have with regular gardens.”

Virtually any area outside the house, apartment or villa is suitable for container gardening: patios, balconies, sidewalks, windowsills, window boxes, porches and doorsteps. “You can have a

small herb garden right next to your kitchen,” Rosenbach said. “You only need a limited amount of space to grow vegetables.”

The first step in starting an herb and vegetable container garden, whether it’s perennials and/ or annuals, is conceiving a plan — of your own design if you have a green thumb or with the expert assistance of a savvy gardener at a nursery.

You’ll need to know what you want to grow, where you want to grow it, and how much space and sunlight are required.

In other words, “Pick the right plants in the right place,” Rose said, adding, “Pick the right plants for the right season.”

The planting season with seeds for summer meals has passed, but you can plan your fall and winter seed planting as soon as summer wanes.

The herbs and vegetables you buy now at local garden centers are showing plant growth.

Pots come in all sizes, styles, textures, materials and colors. Just make sure they have good drainage for root care and are the right size for the plants to flourish. Find the right location for the proper amount of sunlight, which varies from plant to plant. Proper hydration — not too much water and not too little — stimulates sustained plant growth. Fertilizing and food depend on the plant variety.

One advantage of container gardening over traditional bed gardening, besides portability, is overall plant health.

“Living here in the Lowcountry, we can have a healthier garden in containers,” Rosenbach said, because nature’s elements like poor soil and pest disease are more controllable using pots.

“Plants respond really well to a good quality soil,” Guedalia said.

And, of course, nothing beats container plants for home-grown freshness.

“I think it’s very nice to pick your own herbs … it’s more pleasing using fresh ingredients,” said Barbara Maniotis, co-owner and executive chef of It’s Greek to Me restaurant in Hilton Head.

“Using fresh items is more authentic and flavorable … we use the finest and most nutritious ingredients.”

Patrons will see upward of 20 pots behind the restaurant, which moved to its Lagoon Road location in 2008 after opening its doors for business in 1997. Her husband and co-owner, Bill, she admits, is the gardener in the family and spends time daily on nourishing his mint, parsley, basil and rosemary, as well as peppers, potatoes, cucumbers and eggplant. Satisfied customers who order a Greek salad, spanakopita, mousaka, tilapia and many other dishes will taste the difference that fresh ingredients make.

As if the scent of herbs as you pinch them off the plant isn’t arousing enough, wait until you taste the fresh chives in your gazpacho, mint on your carrots, oregano in your pasta sauce, basil on your fish, and parsley in your potato salad. M

GREENERY SEMINARS The Greenery, 960 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island, will be hosting a series of FREE seminars in June.

For reservations, call 843-785-3848. All seminars begin at 10:30 a.m.

Sue Roderus will present Butterfly Gardens on June 5 & June 8; Deer Resistant Plants on June 12 & June 15.

Carol Guedalia will present Herb Pots on June 20 & June 22; Heat Tolerant Summer Plants on June 27 & June 29.

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fter 10 years as a golf professional at Long Cove Club, Bob Engler was ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening his own business.

He started working with a business broker and was presented three options in 2006.

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Southern Beaufort County was experiencing unprecedented growth at the time and Budget Blinds was an established, trusted name.

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As the name implies, Budget Blinds offers custom window coverings for all budgets and styles, from affordable full-wood blinds to high-end motorized shades. What separates Engler’s company from its competitors is the franchise’s vast vendor alliance,

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attention to detail and employees that share a passion for customer satisfaction.

“When you walk into other stores, somebody is just going to sell you a blind,” Engler said. “We take a little more pride in helping people make decisions about what would be right for them. People need blinds for privacy, light control, insulation and décor. There are a lot of things that go into it.”

To help make those decisions, Budget Blinds schedules in-home consultations. An outfitted sales van brings the showroom to the customer with samples of all fabrics, materials, colors and other options available. Since the company also does its own installation, price quotes are given on the spot. Consultants are also equipped with iPads, filled with thousands of photos of past jobs that can be used as examples.

Bob Engler left the golf course to open his own custom window covering business.

And business is booming.

“There is a pretty good chance we will have a picture of a window close to what they’ve selected or what they’re looking to do,” Engler said. “The customer never has to leave their home. Probably close to 75 percent of our customers never come to the store.”

While many competitors were forced to close when the local housing market started to collapse in 2008, Budget Blinds continued to grow. Now that the market is starting to come back, Engler expects his company’s success will continue.

His territory includes Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Hardeeville and Ridgeland. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments can be made by calling 843-837-4060 or by going online to www.budgetblinds.com/hiltonhead.

Engler still comes in early and stays late, but he now has most weekends to spend with his family.

That’s one of the many reasons he left the golf course to open his own business.

“Some people look at what has happened to us and say we got really lucky,” Engler said. “From playing golf my whole life, I’ve learned the harder you practice, the luckier you get. This is kind of the same concept.”

For more information call 843-837-4060 or log on to budgetblinds.com.

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HEY STAND STRONG BEFORE SEA STORMS. Against caustic salty winds, deluge or drought, they bend but do not break. They are our live oaks — the moss-bearded elders in the kingdom of trees on Hilton Head Island. Broader than they are tall, live oaks form a phalanx of bushy greenery by the seashore, salt marshes, and golf fairways. In the deep woods, live oaks darken the forest floor with cooling shade, and are shelter for dozens of plants and animal species. Here on the coast, the native live oak is nature’s most valuable player.

SECRETS IN A SINGLE LEAF From Dolphin Head to Buck Island, and Sea Pines to South Forest Beach, the live oak (Quercus virginiana) is the monarch of Hilton Head Island’s woodlands. It stands strong and sturdy on the seacoast, where the subtropical clime may invite people, but is a threat to the survival of trees. How does this grand tree withstand the elements?

Go outdoors and pick up a live glossy, teardrop-shaped, sharp-tipped oak leaf.

Rub it between your fingers. The curved leaf-top feels stiff and waxy. This thick outer surface is a shield of waterproof, sand, ice, salt, ice and wind-resistant, cells named cutin. Like a little leather jacket, this cutin layer protects each leaf surface against the stresses and abuses that come with living near saltwater. Also, live oak leaves are small. This reduces exposure and stress to foliage. Thanks to cutin, the tree is evergreen — hence, the common name “live” oak.

WHEN NOT TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE Lowcountry locals know that around the third week of March, most live oak leaves fall. This event occurs when fresh new leaves appear and nudge out most of last year’s brown foliage. The “dropping season” begins innocently enough, when chilly wet winds blow. Soon, a blizzard of live oak

leaves cascade to the ground. And so begins the season of daily blowing, hosing off the car every morning, and plucking those feisty leathery leaves out of windowsills, gutters and doorways.

I learned this fact of Island life in the early 1970s. I was working on the restoration of the Civil War earthwork Fort Mitchel next to the new Old Fort Pub. This restaurant is nestled under mature live oaks.

Around the third week of March, contractors had just completed the classic tin roof on the building. They sealed the roof with a fresh coat of paint and left for the evening. That night, a spring squall charged across Hilton Head Island. When the crew returned the following morning, every square inch of the pub’s roof was thatched with a thick brown bed of live oak leaves glued into the paint. The crew worked extra weeks scraping, and repainted — after “oak leaf fall” season was over.

Remember this story when scheduling your house or deck painting: Beware the Ides of March.

EXPLORING THE KINGDOM OF GREAT OAKS The live oak tree is a “keystone species”—the center of a natural web linking many other plants and animals, including humans. Several grand trees, such as

Harbour Town’s Liberty Oak and Hilton Head Plantation’s Talbird Oak, are well over 300 years old. On Johns Island near Charleston, the renowned Angel Oak is estimated to be more than 500 years of age. Some say this sprawling oak has stood for a millennium. What is the secret to live oak longevity?

These grand trees grow on high, sandy ground, and their dense wood is highly resistant to insects, woodpeckers, rot, and disease. The colonial American Navy sought out live oak for use in the hull and framework of the great warships, such as the Old Ironsides. The live oak’s “good bones” — widespread roots, massive trunk, sturdy limbs, and dense wood — enable this tree to stand strong against wind (even hurricane-force), floodwater, and soil erosion at the edge of the salt marsh.

The Sea Pines Forest Preserve hosts more live oaks than anywhere on Hilton Head Island. With its ballet of interlacing branches, festoons of Spanish moss, treehugging ferns, and vines heavy with fruit, each live oak is a maritime menagerie for wildlife. Sit a spell under protection and shade of a live oak. A special feeling is there, a sense of the ancient, a long life lived well. No wonder this grand tree is called Wood Eternal. M June 2013

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ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 29

MLK Fifth Saturday/Community Service Day: 9 a.m.-noon, June 29 at All Saints Episcopal Church. The MLK Celebration Planning Committee will serve a free breakfast from 8-9 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church. Service projects will be carried out from 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Wear work clothes and closed toe shoes. Bring work gloves.

Indoor and outdoor projects, each with a project leader. 843-290-5943

ATHLETIC EVENTS JUNE 1

Weichert Charity Golf and Tennis Tournament: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 100

Saturday, June 1 at Oldfi eld Golf Club in Okatie. Proceeds benefi t The Children’s Center in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. The golf format is Texas scramble. The tennis format is round robin.

843-341-3700 or info@weichertcp.com

JUNE 15

8th annual Spring Swing Charity Golf Tournament: 9 a.m., Saturday, June 15 at the Country Club of Hilton Head. Sponsored by the Hilton Head Firefi ghters Association. This year HHFA has created a partnership with the National Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation, which honors fallen fi refi ghters and assists their survivors.

843-301-2423 or www.hhfi refi ghters. org.

The Big Picture is back: Photographer Arno Dimmling captured this image at the 9th annual Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island. Find more photos from the May 5 event in the Social Spotlight, on Page 74.

To submit a Big Picture please e-mail a high-res photo to jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com

JUNE 29

Hilton Head Beach Bum Triathlon: 8-10 a.m., June 29 at Coligny Beach.

Ocean swim 500 meters, beach bike six miles and beach run three miles. Course is entirely on the hard, fl at beach at low tide. All bikes and costumes are welcome. Race for the Coconut Monkey. 843-338-1481 or events@ononevents.com

BLOOD DRIVES AND CLASSES JUNE 10-17

Lowcountry Blood Drive: The Hospital Auxiliary of Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital will sponsor a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on June 10 at Hilton Head

Hospital and 9:30-11:30 a.m. on June 17 at the Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center and Coastal Carolina Hospital and 2-5 p.m. on June 17 at Coastal Carolina Hospital. The blood will be collected by the Blood Alliance, which is a nonprofi t community blood bank.

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JUNE 6, 13, 20

Three-week Prepared Childbirth Education class: June 6, 13, 20; July 11,18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 15 at Hilton Head Hospital. One-day class June 29, July 27, Aug. 24. This course discusses the physical changes you can expect during pregnancy, labor, delivery and after the birth of your child. You will learn about hospital procedures, anesthesia and medications, as well as information about the nursery. Classes include a tour of the maternity facili-

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ties at Hilton Head Hospital. Infant care and basic coping strategies for labor and birth are taught. This class is offered as a weekly series or as a weekend class. It is recommended for time parents. $75. 877-582-2737

JUNE 24

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class: 7-9 p.m. June 24, July 29, Aug. 26 at Hilton Head Hospital. lactation (breastfeeding) consultants teach this class for expectant parents and experienced parents who wish to review the basics of breastfeeding. Practical skills and information are the focus of this class. Free. 877582-2737

THURSDAY

Breastfeeding Support Group: 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Thursday in the board room at Hilton Head Hospital.

Breastfeeding is a treasured and sometimes challenging experience for new moms. Many mothers that additional information and support helps them enjoy their breastfeeding experience. lactation consultants facilitate the group. Free.

877-582-2737

CEREMONIES JUNE 2

Library to meet the “Snake Man” Dave Harris and his reptilian friends. Harris, founder of the Callawassie Island Save a Snake Program, will share his knowledge of both harmless and venomous Lowcountry snakes. All ages are welcome. Attendance is limited to the 35 people for this program. Free. 843255-6503 or lrambow@bcgov.net

JUNE 14

Blues & Brews Sunset Party: 5-9 p.m., Friday, June 14 at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park. A festival featuring beer, barbecue and live music from Jeff Beasley and The Groovetones. The food court will feature Bluffton Oyster Co., Tavern 46, Palm Key Catering, Bomboras Grille, Grandma Battaglia’s and more. www.blufftonsunsetparty. com or 843-757-8520 Water Fun Day: 4-7 p.m., June 27, July 11, 25, Aug. 8 in Shelter Cove Park. A fun-filled, water logged atmosphere for kids of all ages. Enjoy able bounce houses, water slides and water games. Admission is $10 per child. All proceeds the Island Rec Children’s Scholarship Fund. 843681-7273, info@islandreccenter.org or www.islandreccenter.org

FUNDRAISERS

Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame induction: 4 p.m., June 2 at Honey Horn Plantation. The Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame was initiated last year by the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island to recognize and honor Hilton Head Island residents, past and present, who have made extraordinary contributions to the community. The inaugural group inducted in 2012 included Charles Fraser, Frederick Hack Sr., Charlotte Heinrichs and Charles Simmons Sr. A celebration will be held at Honey Horn to unveil the bronze plaques in their honor. The public is invited. 843-815-6014 or hnoble@ hargray.com

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Snakes in a Library!: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1 at the Bluffton Branch Library. Slither on over to the Bluffton

Motorcycle Poker Run and Luau: Noon-5 p.m., June 1 at Orleans Plaza parking lot. Music, food, luau contests, fashion show and a kids area with a clown, face painting, hair wraps and more. Motorcyclists who participate in the poker run travel to local restaurant locations for poker cards and biker drink specials.

C2C Kids and Family Promise Beaufort County. Participants include The Shapiro Center, San Miguel’s, Tailgators, Casey’s, Mellow Mushroom, B Town Pizza and The Distillery. No luau charge. Poker run bikers are $25 or $40 per couple.

843-342-4444 or thec4c@gmail.com Ladies Night at Outside Hilton Head: 6-8 p.m., June 6 at the Outside Hilton Head retail store in Shelter Cove Plaza. The yearly event is a fun night of June 2013

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“The Cat That Changed The World” in an exhibition at the gallery. There will be a premiere event open to the public from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, June 14. Bill Dreyer, the collection curator and international authority on the art of Dr. Seuss, will perform an in-gallery presentation at the event, providing insight into Theodor Geisel’s life and his impact on American culture. 843-785-5100 or www.karisartgallery.com

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Marty Montag at 95: an artful Life, Portraits in Pastel and acrylic exhibition: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, June 4-29 at the Art League of Hilton Head at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. June 6 at the Walter Greer Gallery.

Evenings 6:30-8 p.m. during Arts Center performances.

Montag’s career as a commercial artist spanned decades in New York, where he specialized in illustration, photographic retouching and full color rendering.

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art exhibit at Hilton Head Library: 10-5 p.m., through June 29 in the Corridor Gallery of the Hilton Head Library. Photographer Donna Varner and artist Caroll Williams present a light-hearted exhibit of their art, showcasing the “Signs, Lines & Symbols” which occur frequently in their work. The show will be open during normal library hours, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-5 p.m. on Fridays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. 843-816-1361

JUNE 10-14

Dr. Seuss Secrets of the Deep Exhibition: June 10-14 at Karis Art & Design Gallery. The Hilton Head premiere of the estate edition print,

TUESDAY

Buckwalter Place Farmers Market: 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. In partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension. Fresh local produce from Lowcountry farmers. www.buckwalterfarmersmarket.com

WEDNESDAY

Shelter Cove Park Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays through October. www.islandreccenter.org.

THURSDAY

Farmers Market Bluffton: 2-7 p.m. Thursdays, Calhoun Street in Bluffton. Fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, plants and more. www.farmersmarketbluffton.org

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Habersham Farmers Market: 4-7 p.m. Fridays at Habersham Market Place in Beaufort. Year-round market offers live music, a kids play area, fresh produce, crafts and more. www.habershamfarmersmarket.com

SATURDAY

Hampton Lake Market Day: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., first Saturday of every month at Lakeside Amenity Village. Homemade crafts, garden items, produce, jewelry, gifts, fresh-baked goods and more.

843-836-7463 or ccollier@hamptonlake.com

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Hardeeville Farmers & Artists Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays at Hilton Head Lakes. Locally grown fruits and vegetables, freshly baked breads, cookies, pastries, homemade lemonade and more. 843-7843606 or hardeevillechamberofcommerce.com

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Pick Pocket Plantation Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays behind 54 Robert Smalls Parkway in Beaufort. Market is on a 15-acre plantation just minutes from downtown Beaufort. Fresh local produce, breads, pastries, pasta, specialty foods and more. www.pickpocketplantation.com/ farmersmarket

MEETINGS/SEMINARS THURSDAY

New Beginnings: 3-4:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church parlor. Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. 843-706-2296 or rwoodruff@ hospicecarelc.org

THURSDAY

Genealogy Meetup Group: 2 p.m. Thursdays through the end of June at the Bluffton Branch Library. Collaborate on family genealogical research using Ancestry.com Library Edition and other sources. Self-taught researcher Debbie DuBrucq coordinates the group. Free. 843-255-6503, lrambow@bcgov.net, www.beaufortcountylibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY

Bluffton/Okatie New Beginnings: 2:30-4 p.m., and third Wednesday at Lowcountry Presbyterian Church parlor. Support for anyone who has lost a loved one. 843-706-2296

JUNE 5, 8

Butterfly Gardens seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 5, 8 at The Greenery. Free. Presented by Sue Roderus.

843-785-3848.

JUNE 12, 15

Deer Resistant Plants seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 12, 15 at The Greenery. Free. Presented by Sue Roderus. 843-785-3848.

JUNE 8

The Greenery presents silhouette artist Clay Rice: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 8 at The Greenery’s Antiques and Garden Collectibles Shop. South Carolina award-winning artist and children’s book author Clay Rice will cut silhouette portraits for the public by appointment. Walk-ins welcome also. Silhouette cutting is a Rice family tradition spanning three generations and two artists, including Clay’s grandfather, Carew Rice. Rice uses his scissors to create a work of art in black and white.

At 2 p.m., Rice will perform a special reading and musical presentation. 843-785-3848, ext. 116 or lisakiggans@thegreeneryinc.com

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Comedy club reopens at Kingfisher restaurant The Hilton Head Comedy Club reopened its doors May 7 as the Hilton Head Comedy and Magic Club. The club is still located above the Kingfisher restaurant in “Top of the Kingfisher” showroom at Shelter Cove Harbour and features Las Vegas headlining comedy magicians and nationally touring stand-up comedians. The club’s new owners are Kelly and Kerry Pollock.

The club has a new look with new paint, a new cabaret-style stage and new lighting. Another unique feature is the format, with more comedy variety acts with almost all shows having a PG rating. Any occasional R-rated acts

will be clearly advertised as such.

Showtimes are 9 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

All shows are $15 per person.

Find more information online at www.hiltonheadcomedymagic. com.

Tuesday is ladies night, with half-price admission. All members of the military receive a $5 discount. Dinner shows are also available with 10 percent off the ticket price with an additional 10 percent savings on any entrée.

Every Friday is the BONK Show, a comedy game show where comedy and trivia collide. For reservations, call 843-681-7757.

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vative Mapo (masking and pouring over) technique using photographs.

Her watercolors have been included in many juried art shows and solo shows.

Guests are welcome for $5. 843-7572613 or www.palmettoquiltguild.org

Hilton Head Island Ski Club: 5-7 p.m., June 14 at Captain Woody’s in Bluffton. Happy hour prices, dinner is optional and reservations are not required. There will also be a 5-7 p.m. meeting on July 12 at Mangiamo’s.

Members and nonmembers are invited. 843-681-4181 or hiltonheadskiclub.com

JUNE 20

Palmetto Quilt Guild monthly meeting: 1 p.m., June 20 at Palmetto Electric Coop. The speaker will be Cathy Wiggins, who is known for inno104

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Herb Pots seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 20, 22 at The Greenery. Free.

Presented by Carol Guedalia. 843-7853848

JUNE 27, 29

Heat Tolerant Summer Plants seminar: 10:30 a.m., June 27, 29 at at The Greenery. Free. 843-785-3848

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Workshop and auditions for Johnny Mercer and Me: Workshop 6-7 p.m., auditions 7-8:30 p.m., June 3-4 at the May River Theatre. The workshop will offer an opportunity to read sides and learn one of three Johnny Mercer songs to sing for the audition.

Instructors will be available to review the music and to read lines in preparation for the audition. 843-368-1777

JUNE 8

POW!er Concert series with O.A.R.: 5-10 p.m., June 8 in Savannah. American rock band O.A.R. will play historic Grayson Stadium, home of the Sand Gnats, to honor and pay tribute to the military and their families. Tickets are available to all military personnel and students at discounted rates and are also available to the general public. $35 general admission. buyblitztickets.com/i3wpC

JUNE 19-JULY 28

Chicago The Musical: June 19-July 28 at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The six-time Tony Awardwinning musical smash hit is one of Broadway’s most popular musicals of

all time. The tale of greed, murder, corruption and show biz features hit songs such as “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Razzle Dazzle.”

Tickets are $44 for adults and $31 for ages 4-15. Adults save $10 on previews June 19-20. 8 p.m. curtain Tuesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on June 6, July 7 and July 21. 7 p.m. curtain on June 30, July 14 and July 28. 843-842-ARTS or www. artshhi.com

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Shrek: The Musical: 7 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, July 3-21 at Main Street Summer Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Richie Cook of Savannah; musical direction by Don Hite of Hilton Head Island. Tickets $25. www.msyt. org or 843-689-6246

RELIGIOUS JUNE 17-21

Vacation Bible School: 9 a.m.12:30 p.m., June 17-21 at Providence Presbyterian Church. $10 per child.

843-842-5673 or jenniferhhi@hotmail. com

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The Swingin’ Medallions: 8 p.m., June 7 at the Jasper County Farmer’s Market in Ridgeland. A popular party band responsible for the tunes, “Double Shot of My Baby’s Love,” “Hey Hey Baby,” and “She Drives Me Out of My Mind.” Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the United Way of the Lowcountry. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs. The concert will take place, rain or shine. 843-726-8126 or www.JasperCountyChamber.com June 2013

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JUNE 4-AUG. 27

Shrimp Trawling Expedition: 9 a.m.-noon, Hudson’s Dock. Interactive cruise to see how a shrimp trawler works. $40 per adult and $20 per child.

JUNE 5-AUG. 27

Waterway Excursion Cruise: 9-11 a.m., Hudson’s Dock. Explore the waterways around the Pinckney Island Forest Preserve on board the Tammy Jane in a two-hour educational cruise. $35 per person (adult-oriented cruise).

JUNE 7, 21

Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils: 6:30 p.m., June 7 and 21. A program introducing the biology and behavior of the American horseshoe crab.

Participants will learn about the physical characteristics that have allowed these animals to successfully survive in the ocean for millions of years, their use in the medical and valuable ecological importance. The program will include a trip to a spawning beach where participants will have the opportunity to observe and experience nesting activity and learn about local spawning behaviors. Space is limited and reservations are required. $15 per person (none under 9 years of age).

JUNE 19-AUG. 14

Animals of the Lowcountry from Oatland Island Wildlife Center: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, June 19-Aug. 14 at the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion.

Participants will learn about Lowcountry animals, as they see a barred owl, corn snake, alligator, opossum, fl squirrel, armadillo and more. $12 for adults, $7 for children.

Reservations required.

JUNE 11-AUG. 13

Camp Dig It!: Tuesdays, June 11-Aug. 13. An interactive family program led by a professional archaeologist that will introduce participants to archaeology. Participants will excavate a simulated site, identify artifacts and use archaeological methods. $12 per person. Reservations required.

Island. A bird watching program at Pinckney Island led by experienced bird watchers from the Coastal Discovery Museum. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge.

Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars and the program will be canceled in case of rain. $12 per person, reservations are required.

JUNE 13-AUG. 15

Fishing Camp for Kids: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13-Aug. 15. Kids will learn the basics of crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of and give them all the tools necessary to continue fi for years to come. $35 for ages 7-14. Reservations required.

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Fishing camp: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 13 and 27. An interactive day camp where kids learn about the basics of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. The program will help kids discover the sport of and give them all the tools necessary to continue for years to come.

JUNE 20

Eliza Pinckney’s Indigo: 2-3:30 p.m., June 20. Meet Eliza Lucas Pinckney and learn more about her role in bringing indigo to the Carolinas in the 1730s. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with Eliza and ask her questions during the program. $15 per person, reservations are required.

JUNE 22

Paint Party: Noon-2 p.m., June 22.

All ages are welcome as host Amiri Farris takes you on a step-by-step adventure into the world of painting.

Amiri will guide you along the way as you create your own masterpiece. The theme of this event is the loggerhead sea turtle. $50 per person.

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Capt. William Hilton & The Adventure: 11 a.m.-noon, June 13, 27. Spend an hour with Captain Hilton as he tells you about his life and discoveries as well as the early history of the Lowcountry. $15 per person.

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EVENTS AT SEA PINES RESORT 843-842-1979 or seapines.com/events Fun Time with Albert the Alligator: Starting June 3; Mondays, 5:30–7 p.m. Join the Sea Pines Resort Recreation staff and mascot Albert the Alligator for fun and games on the lawn adjacent to the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Complimentary.

Crabby Encounters: Starting June 1; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9–10:30 a.m. Spend your morning in search of Hilton Head Island’s largest crab species, the blue crab. Hermit crabs, seagulls and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins may also make appearances.

Supplies provided; catch and release.

Reservations are required. $15 adult, $10 for ages 12 and younger.

Family Freshwater Fishing: Starting June 1; Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9–10:30 a.m. Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Watch for turtles, alligators and birds as participants for largemouth bass, crappie, bream and catfish. Supplies and instructions provided; catch and release program.

Reservations are required. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger.

Poolside Movie: Starting June 1; Wednesdays, 8–10 p.m. Enjoy a fun summer night on a tube at the Harbour Town pool while watching a movie and eating pizza with your family. Reservations are required and may be made by calling the Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department. $15 adult, $12 ages 12 and younger.

Lowcountry Ghost Stories: Starting June 1; Thursdays, 8:30–9:30 p.m. An evening around the within the Sea Pines Forest Preserve recounting Lowcountry tales and spooky stories. Enjoy roasted marshmallows and a glimpse into our haunted history.

Reservations are required. $15 adults, $10 ages 12 and younger.

Craft Cove: Starting June 1; Monday– Friday, 12–3 p.m. Children and adults can enjoy a variety of craft activities.

Located at the Sea Pines Beach Club.

Gregg Russell Concerts: June 1–30; every night except Saturdays, 8–9:30 p.m. Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a classic at the Sea Pines Resort, and his concerts are not to be missed. You’ll him under Harbour Town’s Liberty Oak entertaining children and adults. Complimentary.

Face Painting, Magic, Juggling & More: June 1–30; every night except Saturdays, 6–8 p.m. Visit Harbour Town with your family to enjoy a selection of nightly activities and entertainment, such as children’s face painting, airbrush tattoos, juggling, hair wrapping, magic and more. Call the Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department for additional information.

The Steppin Stones Concerts: June 1–30; Saturdays, 7:30–9:30 p.m. The Steppin Stones is a young, but seasoned classic/Southern rock band that has been performing for several years.

Enjoy their family-friendly performances under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Complimentary.

Author introduces summer trilogy Mary Alice Monroe, conservationist and New York Times bestselling author, will launch her first book in the Lowcountry Summer Trilogy at a luncheon in her honor at noon on June 25 at the Moss Creek Clubhouse.

Monroe, who has written more than a dozen books inspired by the Lowcountry landscape, will introduce her trilogy with The Summer Girls, a novel inspired by her volunteer work with the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. The luncheon is part of the Salt Marsh Author series, and tickets can be purchased by emailing Eileen Hutton at Eileenhutton@att.net. For more information, call the Moss Creek Clubhouse at 843-837-2229.

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SUMMER CAMPS JUNE 1

Summer Camps with Style: Starting June 1 with camps for modeling, photography, nutrition, and skin care, ages 4-18. 843-8362540 or www.tuckeragency.net

JUNE 1-AUG. 17

Smith Stearns Tennis Academy: 8-10 a.m., 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8-10 a.m. Saturday. Intense on- and off-court training from 4:15-5 p.m. daily. 843-363-4789 or www.smithstearns.com

JUNE 2-AUG. 30

Van Der Meer summer tennis camps: For junior tennis ages 10-18 of all skill levels. The Van Der Meer Tennis Center offers 17 hard courts (four covered with lights). Each camp is 27 hours. Camp dates are June 2-7, June 9-14, June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 14-19, July 21-26, July 28-Aug. 2, Aug. 4-9, Aug. 11-16, Aug. 18-23, Aug. 25-30.

The cost is $1,010 for boarders and $675 for commuters. 800-845-6138 or www.vandermeertennis.com

JUNE 3-7, 10-14, 17-21

Hilton Head Preparatory School summer camps: June 3-7, June 10-14, at Hilton Head Prep. Camps June 3-7 are Fun and Games (ages 4-9), Football Camp (ages 7-15), Art + Design of Italy (ages 12-17), All Star Basketball Camp (ages 7-14), Summer Piano Class (ages 7-14), Voice Camp (ages 6-13), 3D Design – Pottery and Mosaic (ages 8-16). Camps June 10-14 are Fun and Games (ages 4-9), Smart Art (ages 6-8), Lego Robotics (ages 10-16), Batik and Tie Dying (ages 8-16). Camps June 17-21 are Fun and Games, (ages 4-9), Water Robotics (ages 10-16), JA Soccer Camp, JA Elite Soccer Camp (ages 8-16). Find the complete summer camp list online.

804-441-3745 or www.hhprep.org

JUNE 3-14

Hilton Head Christian Academy Summertime ART Camp: At Hilton Head Christian Academy. Grades 1-3, June 3-7, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $85; grades 6-8, June 3-7, 1-4 p.m., $110; grades 4-5, June 10-14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $125. Fee includes all materials and a snack. 843-301-2181 or lbarrett@hhca.org

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Summer Junior Sailing: June 3-Aug. 9 at South Carolina Yacht Club.

Four levels of instruction are offered: Guppies for ages 6-7, Learn to Sail for ages 8-17, Intermediate and Racing. $400 for members, $550 for nonmembers. Guppies are $125-$175.

843-342-2628 or sailing@scyachtclub. com

JUNE 3-AUG. 9

The Sandbox summer camps: 8:30-11:30 a.m., June 3-Aug. 9.

Ages 3-10. Schedule is June 3-7: Silly Science-Doctor, Doctor; June 10-14: Adventure Series-Ahoy Matey; June 17-21: Pack Your Bags-Around the World; June 24-28: Silly Science-Crazy Kitchen; July 1-5: Adventure Series-It’s Easy Being Green; July 8-12: Pack Your Bags-Art Gallery; July 15-19: Silly Science-Sense-sational Senses; July 22-26: Adventure Series-Time Travel; July 29-Aug. 2: Pack Your Bags-Adventures in Literature; Aug. 5-9: Shake it Up. $125 member, $160 nonmember. 843-842-7645 or www. thesandbox.org

JUNE 3-AUG. 30

International Riding Academy summer horse riding camps: Monday through Friday on nonhorse show weeks at Lawton Stables.

Specializing in hunters and jumpers, the camp is an all-day program that combines riding on three different horses, flat-work, jumping, video analysis, ground work and learning about competition and what judges look for. One-day camps are $350 per junior. Two-day camps are $650 per junior. Five-day camps are $1,500 per junior. Seven-day camps are also available. 843-671-2586 or www.iridingacademy.com

JUNE 4-AUG. 24

Hilton Head Island Tennis summer camps: At Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort. 8-9 a.m., 9 a.m.noon, Monday-Friday, June 4-Aug. 24.

Camps for Elite Level (ages 10-18), Beginner/Intermediate/High School/ Tournament Level (ages 10-18) and Quick Start (ages 5-10). One hour programs starting at $15 per day, halfday programs starting at $42 per day.

Taught by USPTA professionals Eric Wammock and Edward Wood.

843-301-2113 or www.hiltonheadislandtennis.net

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Hilton Head Christian Academy Fundamentals & Fun Basketball Camp: 9 a.m.-noon, June 10-14 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. $100 per camper. Grades 2-9, girls and boys. 912-659-5261, 843-540-4098 or www.hhca.org

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Sea Pines Montessori Preprimary Summer Camp: An extension of the classroom with continued lessons, water fun, food work, art, guest readers and playtime. Up to sixth grade. Six week sessions are June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26. Half-day campers (8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) are $125 and fullday campers (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) are $175. 843-785-2534 or spma.com

JUNE 10-AUG. 16

Tennisclub of the Lowcountry junior tennis camps: Swing into tennis and discover fun with 10 camps at Rose Hill in Bluffton. Camps for Little Shots (ages 5-8), Hot Shots (8-11), Big Shots (11-16) and Junior Excellence (8-14). Member and nonmember weekly rates range from $125 to $249.

Camp dates are June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-21, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. 843-271-6401 or www.TLCRoseHill.com

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Moss Creek Horsin’ Around Days of 2013: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, Friday, June 10-Aug. 9 at the Moss Creek Equestrian Center.

Weekly program featuring horserelated activities along with arts, crafts and games. Ages 5-12. $85 per day or $240 per session. 843-816-7830 or mosscreekequestrianctr.com

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Hilton Head Christian Academy School for Performing Arts Summer Camp: June 10-July 26 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. Piano lab camp, vocal coaching, “Let’s Make A Scene” and CD production camps instructed by Beth Green. Tuition for camp sessions is $100 per week, morning or afternoon session. Full-day options and sibling discounts are available. Weekly piano or voice lessons will be offered from 4:15-4:45 p.m.

Tuesday-Thursday for $30 each. 843422-4271 or info@singhappy.com

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Island Rec Summer Camp: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., June 10-Aug. 16. For ages 4-13. June 10-14: Summer Blast Off, June 17-21: Explore the World, June 24-28: Gettin Dirty, July 1-5: Proud to Be, July 8-12: Lights, Camera Action, July 15-19: Holiday Hullabaloo, July 22-26: Up, Up, and Away, July 29-Aug. 2: Wet, Wild, and Wacky, Aug. 5-9: Mysteries, Maps, and Riddles, Aug. 12-16: To the Extreme. $125 per week. $30 registration fee. 843-681-7173 or www.islandreccenter.org

JUNE 10-AUG. 16

Move & Motion Kids Summer Camps: Kids cirque and gymnastics programs. All camp sessions are supervised by experienced adult teachers.

Camps are Flip into Summer (June 10-14), Rockstar (June 17-21), Circus Under the Big Top (June 24-28), Party in the USA (July 1-3), Splish Splash (July 8-12), Sports Camp (July 15-19), SuperHero (July 22-26), Circus Under the Big Top (July 29-Aug. 2), Fun & Fitness (Aug. 5-9), Olympic Games (Aug. 12-16). The full-day camp is 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and costs $200. The half-day camp is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and costs $150. 843-681-6683 or moveandmotion.com

JUNE 11-AUG. 30

Bluffton School of Dance Camp Make Believe: 9 a.m.-noon, June 11-15, July 30-Aug. 30 at the Bluffton School of Dance. Ages 3-6. $160 per week. 843-815-2619 or www.blufftonschoolofdance.com

JUNE 11

Outside Hilton Head camps: Kids’ Waterfun Day, ages 7 and older. 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesday and Friday mornings starting June 11. Three hours of water-filled fun. $55 per camper; Discovery Days, ages 7-10.

Camp for young adventurers combines hands-on investigation with kayaking and other water activities. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting June 11. $95 per camper.

843-686-6996 or www.outsidehiltonhead.com

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Coastal Discovery Museum summer camps: Barrier Island Discoveries Camp themes are Coastal Crabbing and Fishing (10 a.m.-3 p.m., June 11), Ocean Adventures (8 a.m.-1 p.m., July 23), Lowcountry Explorers (10 a.m.-3 June 2013

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Bluffton School of Dance Classes: July 16-25, Tuesday and Thursday.

Tiny Dance for ages 2-2 ½, 5:30-6 p.m.; Pre-school Dance for ages 3-4, 11 a.m.-noon or 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Combo for ages 5-7, 6:30-7-:30 p.m.; Experienced Dancers for ages 8 and older, 5:30-7:30 p.m., July 15-26.

843-815-2619 or www.blufftonschoolofdance.com

JUNE 17-21

Hilton Head Christian Academy Coach Curtis Soccer Camp: 9 a.m.noon, June 17-21 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. Grades 2-9. $100 per camper. 803-237-7306 or www. hhca.org.

JUNE 17-21

FCA Week of Champions: June 17-21, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Ridgeland. Camps for football, soccer, cheerleading, baseball, tennis, basketball and golf. Find the complete schedule on the FCA Week of Champions website. 843-290-9801 or southcoastalfca.org

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Zen Kids Summer Camp: 1:30-4:30 p.m., June 17-21, July 15-19 at Jiva Yoga Center. Ages 4-12. $45 per day or $130 per week. 843-247-2529 or www.jivayogacenter.com

JUNE 17-AUG. 9

Bricks 4 Kids summer camps: Designed and created by teachers, architects and engineering professionals, this hands-on curriculum introduces children ages 3-12 to the concepts of engineering, architecture and mechanics using LEGO bricks.

Camp themes are Animal Grossology (June 17-21, $135), Sports and Games Galore (June 17-21, $135), Bricks 4 Girls (June 24-28, Aug. 12-16, $145), Super Hero Academy (June 24-28, Aug. 12-16, $135), Minute to Win It (July 1-3, $155), Architectural Wonders (July 1-3, $155), Camp Amazing Race (July 15-19, $135), Star Wars (July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2, $135), Mining and Crafting (July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, $135), Mission 2 Space Camp (Aug. 5-9, $135), Camp Ninjago (July 22-26, 110

$135), Amusement Park (Aug. 5-9, $135).

JUNE 17-27

Summer Camps at First Presbyterian Church: First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island will hold “Off the Bench” sports camp for ages 4-12, June 17-21 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per child.

Team 45 for ages 4 and 5; sports for ages 6-12 are tennis, soccer, basketball, fl ag football and cheerleading.

Children are coached by trained athletes. The church will also hold Nerve 2 Serve mission camp for ages 8-14, June 24-27 from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Cost is $60 per child. Children will work on mission projects in the local community. Scholarships are available for both camps. Registration forms are on the church website, fpchhi.org, or in the church offi ce. 843-681-3696, jwilhelm@fpchhi.org or www.fpchhi.org

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Hilton Head Jazz Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m, July 8-13 at Hilton Head Christian Academy. The day camp is for ages 12-20 in middle school, high school and college who wish to improve on their jazz skills with an immersive study in a variety of jazz techniques and ensembles with professional faculty. Students will be divided into two divisions — a junior camp (grades 7–9) and senior camp (grades 10–12, college). No audition is required but students should have at least one to two years experience on their instrument and an ability to read music.

Supervised, overnight lodging (six nights of accommodations, with all meals and transportation provided) is available to out-of-town students from ages 14-20 at the Comfort Suites in Bluffton. The deadline is June 17 and for camp registration and tuition. 843321-8174 or contact@hhjazzcamp.com

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Fountain of Youth Seminar: 5:30 p.m., June 6 at Serendipity Medical Spa. Start your summer with glowing skin. Join the Serendipity Medical Team to learn how to look your personal best. Topics to include Medica Skin Care, Botox, Juvederm and Fraxel.

Products and procedure presentations.

Space is limited. 843-342-2639.

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Keeping the faith Pianist Norm Gagne is sticking with jazz, despite its disconnect with the youth growing up today.

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IANIST NORM GAGNE SIPS A GLASS OF RED WINE IN A COURTYARD OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD’S VENERABLE JAZZ CORNER AS HE PREPARES FOR ANOTHER EVENING CHANNELING THE MANY MOODS OF A DISTINCTLY AMERICAN MUSICAL ART FORM HE CHERISHES. AND RIGHTFULLY WORRIES ABOUT. “Jazz is for special people,” says the gracious silver-haired performer and teacher. Yet that assessment is double-sided as he contemplates the genre’s uncertain future in a modern musical landscape increasingly driven by instant profit and celebrity-driven style over substance and genuine creativity.

“The money today is in people like Beyonce’ just shaking their (rear) and dancing the same way that Michael Jackson did before,” he says, “and most people just want to sit there and have something jammed into their heads. When you listen to jazz you have to think about what’s actually going on and try and become aware of what a player is trying to say.

“I think the major problem is education and today’s kids aren’t being exposed to jazz because music programs are being eliminated across the country so a high school can buy something like new wrestling mats, which is absurd,” he continues. “And although there are a slew of great young players coming up out of (costly) college programs, I wonder where they are going to play.

That’s what makes this place such a jewel.”

Gagne readily recalls the moment he fell in love with jazz as a classical piano lesson-taking youngster growing up in Bristol, Conn.

“One day I was walking down the street and there were some older students sitting on a porch playing records on an old Victrola that probably cost five bucks,” he smiles. “I took a few steps past but couldn’t help but turn around to ask them what they were listening to because it sounded so different and amazing.”

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love with an aggressive new sound then labeled as be-bop.

“It was like learning a new language and he became my idol ... I still do things everyday that I learned from Lennie Castano and that explains why I’m so passionate about teaching. I’ve now got all his collected knowledge so why not give some of it back?”

Gagne joined his hometown musicians union at age 16 and began playing professional gigs throughout the New England area, further honing his technical skills and mastering the unique and emotionally open nature of jazz.

“Unlike classical where you just play the same notes over and over, you take a song like ‘My Funny Valentine’ and begin playing the basic theme,” he explains. “Then it opens up for variation and improvisation, and if you’re feeling happy it’s going to have some happiness in it because that’s how your mind works. You can channel your feelings in jazz and you’re composing right there on the spot. It becomes a spontaneous creation.”

Like the majority of aspiring musicians then and today, Gagne supplemented his income with other jobs as he expanded his musical scope and became part of the close-knit jazz community, sitting in with top-name visiting musicians at home and later traveling to New York City and beyond as part of touring ensembles. His initial trips to the Lowcountry included performances for the nowdefunct Hilton Head Jazz Society.

“I played around here a lot and I was with the Paul Brown Quartet that came down to play the Jazz Corner in 2000. I made some great friends here and one day I called my wife (Kathy) and said, ‘this is the place we want to be.’”

So they packed up the kids, purchased a home in Moss Creek and prepared for a fresh chapter that today finds Gagne playing area-wide engagements in everything from big band to preferred small combo settings. At home he improvises his accompanying culinary prowess – “I start off with a basic recipe but after a few minutes I’m always off doing my own thing” – and mentors budding musicians as an instructor.

“There are some fabulous players around

here that could go anywhere and be considered world-class musicians,” he says, singling out bassists Ben Tucker and Delbert Felix (profiled recently in Hilton Head Monthly) and one of his own promising students, College of Charlestonschooled pianist-turned-drummer Marco Frey. The latter two will join Gagne in June 29-30 shows at the Jazz Corner featuring longtime friend and renowned vibraphonist Dean Carbone who lives in nearby North Carolina.

The Norm Gagne Quartet will serve up sets of jazz classics from the likes of George Shearing, Lionel Hampton and Charlie Parker.

On this evening, however, Gagne is part of a group supporting standards and swing singer/ saxophonist Bobby Ryder. So he politely excuses himself and drifts inside, slips on a blue blazer and settles over a baby grand piano to warm up a dinner-hour gathering before the arrival of the popular headliner.

Any lingering concerns aside for the moment, he first paces the well-seasoned trio through an inside take on “The Girl from Ipanema” — a seminal Getz/Gilberto bossa nova that helped introduce the joys of jazz to many Americans in the 1960s. There’s plenty of open space for interpretative soloing, of course, and Gagne is obviously feeling good tonight. He serves up brief but playful reference to the immortal Bill Evans’ “Waltz For Debby” during the ensuing “I’ve Got the World on a String” written by Howard Arlen and popularized by Frank Sinatra.

Audience members, some of the still savoring dinner, put aside their silverware and erupt in vigorous applause. After all, this is still special music for special people. M

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You Say Tomato…

I say bring on those summer Southern belles

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URE TOMATOES ARE AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND FROM VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE COUNTRY, GROWN IN VARIOUS WAYS, PICKED AT VARIOUS TIMES AND COAXED INTO RIPENESS BY VARIOUS MEANS, BUT TRUE TOMATOES THEY ARE NOT. Let’s face it, it’s not even fair to compare our local grown tomatoes plucked from a sun-warmed vine, pungent in smell and heavy in the hand to their poor relations stuck in the supermarket baskets trying to turn themselves red.

We are spoiled in the summer.

Ask any Southerner as I did. Born and bred in the South, my gal-pal Terri wouldn’t let an out of season tomato cross her kitchen counter let alone appear in a salad, pie, tart or sandwich. “A home-grown tomato sandwich reminds me of summer and my grandmother, one slice would cover an entire piece of bread. As kids we’d have her tomato pies and fried green tomatoes until the vines were empty. After being spoiled like that, I don’t even think of eating a hot house fake…ever.”

Well there you have it and I agree.

When you pitch up to our local farmers markets, in Bluffton and on the island at Shelter Cove, tables are stacked and chock full of the most stunning shiny skinned heirlooms and hybrids in a tomato rainbow

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of, red, orange, yellow, green, and violet. Sure these babies lure you in with their vibrant colors, but beauty is more than skin deep. It’s not only the outside that entices you, it’s also what you get on the inside; flesh that’s a little acidic and a little sweet at the same time.

And it’s no wonder the South produces some of the best specimens, for one thing, our warm humid summers (which wreak havoc on the hair), do provide the perfect environment for vigorous crops. It’s also where the first tomatoes were spotted. In 1710 William Salmon, an herbalist, clearly with a keen eye, spied the first tomato plants right here in what is now South Carolina, according to the American Culinary Federation and Clemson University.

While it took another two hundred years, or so, before the originally misunderstood tomato transitioned from, primarily, an ornamental plant to one of America’s favorite “vegetables” as declared by the US Supreme Court in 1893 (Nix v. Hedden), I think it’s safe to say that William Salmon could be called the original Lowcountry locavore.

So, if you fancy rosy slices on top of mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil; red, orange, purple and yellow tomatoes chopped in a salad; or a thick beefsteak round on top of that grilled burger; head to our farmer’s markets for the best of the summer’s bounty. M

“Slicing” or “globe” perfect for fresh eating like a ‘Better Boy”

“Plum” higher solid content than the above so perfect for sauces

“Beefsteak” large, heavy, used on sandwiches and burgers

“Cherry” small round and sweet, eaten whole in salads

“Grape” recent variation of the “plum” or “cherry” and used in salads or Bruschetta

“Heirlooms” old-fashioned, refreshing flavor, crazy colors and names with a multitude of uses

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red fish FEATURED RESTAURANT

Do you call it a seafood place? Do you call it a steakhouse? Do you call it an American restaurant?

With an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, local fruit and fresh vegetables, we just call it good. .

8 Archer Road 843-686-3388 www.redfi shofhiltonhead.com.

HILTON HEAD north end Atlanta Bread Company: 45 Pembroke Drive 342-2253. bld Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza.

689-5560. ld

THE COTTAGE 757-0508

CHARBAR 785-2427

TAVERN 46 815-2327

Carolina Café: The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 681-4000, ext.

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Fancy Q Sushi Bar & Grill: 435 William Hilton Parkway. 342-6626. ld

Chart House: 2 Hudson Road. 3429066. ld

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

Crazy Crab (north): 104 William Hilton Parkway. 681-5021. ld

Frankie Bones: 1301 Main Street.

682-4455. lds

Dragon Express: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 681-5191. ld

French Bakery: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 3425420. bl

favorite has been serving up dock-totable seafood since 1967. Many items on the menu are brought in from Hudson’s own fi shing fl eet, docked just steps away from the restaurant.

Feast on oysters, shrimp and soft shell crab while taking in stunning views of the docks, boats and Intracoastal Waterway.

TRY THIS: Neptune’s Seafood Platter with oysters, scallops, shrimp, crabmeat croquette and seasonal fi sh, $24. 1 Hudson Road. 681-2772. www. hudsonsonthedocks.com. ld

✰ Il Carpaccio: If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this hidden gem tucked away in Pineland Station is worth fi nding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood burning oven, imported from Modena, Italy. From Antipasti through Zuppe, Chef Eddy makes everything from scratch using the freshest available products.

TRY THIS: Vitella Piemonteste; veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms and Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce, $16.95. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-9949. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. ld

Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: 840 William Hilton Parkway.

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✰ Hudson’s on the Docks: Farmto-table may be the latest buzzword in the culinary world but this north-end

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Le Bistro Mediterranean: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 681-8425. d

Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 681-4000. ldo

Little Chris Cafe: 430 William Hilton Parkway. 785-2233. bld

Up the Creek Pub & Grill: 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina. 681-3625. ld

Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 689-3999. lds Mangiamo!: 2000 Main Street.

682-2444. ld Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfi eld Square. 342-3409.ld Munchies: 1407 Main Street.

785-3354. ld New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr. 689-2222. ld Okko: 95 Mathews Drive. 3413377. ld Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation.

681-2386. ds Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 681-4329. ld Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 342-4472. bl Reilley’s Grill and Bar (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. ldso Ruby Lee’s: 46 Wild Horse Road.

681-7829. lds Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 681-3663. do Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823.

Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. ldo Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 689-6744. ldos Tailgator’s: Pineland Station.

368-7022. ld Tapas: 95 Mathews Drive, Suite B5, Hilton Head Island. 6818590. d TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street. 681-2900. ld

WiseGuys steaks: 1513 Main Street. 842-8866. do Yummy House: 2 Southwood Park Drive. 681-5888. ld

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Alexander’s: 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999. ld ✰ Alfred’s: European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work, cranking out German favorites such as slow-cooked Sauerbraten or pansauteed Wienerschnitzel.

TRY THIS: Roasted Chilean Sea Bass over mashed potatoes and spinach with Chardonnay sauce, $25.95. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center. 341-3117. www.alfredsofhiltonhead.com. D Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 7851191. ld Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1165. ld Bistro 17: 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. ld Bonefi sh:890 William Hilton Parkway. 341-3772. ld Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 785-5007. ld Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488. bl

Café Street Tropez: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-7425. ldo ✰ Carolina Seafood House: Fresh seafood at reasonable prices, close to the beach. Dinners start as low as $9. In addition to fi sh, shrimp, scallops, oysters and clams, Carolina Seafood House offers a well-rounded menu with slow-roasted prime rib, pecancrusted chicken and Lowcountry favorites such as shrimp and grits.

TRY THIS: Bikini Island Atomic Shrimp. Jumbo shrimp fl ash fried, tossed with Atomic Sauce and served on a bed of sliced cabbage, $5.99. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0084. d Chef David’s Roastfi sh & Cornbread: 70 Marshland Road.

342-2996. ld Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 8422626. ld ✰ Coconutz Sportz Bar: With a 12-foot high defi nition television you can see from the street and 17 other TVs tuned to every sporting event you can imagine, this is a good place to watch the game.

It’s like a home away from home.

With $10 buckets, it might be even better.

Try this: Jumbo “BLT” salad; lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and lots of crispy bacon, $8.99.

Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road.

842-0043 do Conroy’s: Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499. ds ✰ Ela’s Blu Water Grille: Chef Chris Cohen combines his New England culinary fl are with freshcatch specialties at this three-level waterfront masterpiece overlooking Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Marina. The 165-seat restaurant has been featured in Bon Appetit magazine and has won three presJune 2013

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tigious OpenTable awards for Hilton Head’s best ambiance, best scenic view and best seafood.

Try This: Pan Seared Diver Scallops with crab risotto, butter and herbs, $28. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. ld

Try This: Seafood Volcano with a snow crab cluster, a dozen peel & eat shrimp and four oysters on a halfshell, $19.99.

18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove.

785-4442. www.kingfisherseafood. com. Do

Flora’s Italian Cafe: 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square.

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New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr., Ste. 105. 689-2229. ld

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P Gator’z Pizza: Famous for its square pizza, hence the tagline “Pie R Square.” If you do the math, Gator’z provides more slices per pie than anywhere on the island.

Try This: The “Mega” with pepperoni with 20 slices. Bring your appetite, $22.67. Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. 842-0004. d Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove.

785-4144. ld Harold’s Diner: 641 William Hilton Parkway. 842-9292. bl HH Prime: Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 341-8058. blds Island Bagel: South Island Square.

686-3353. bl P Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Located just steps from the beach and adjacent to the island’s largest swimming pool. Open to the public.

Try This: All beef chili dog with cheese and onions, served with chips, $4.99.

Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044.

P Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta and Steakhouse: If you’re seeking an evening of great food and entertainment, be sure to visit this picturesque waterfront restaurant. Live music, dancing, comedy and magic complement Kingfisher’s extensive menu of fresh seafood, homemade pasta and juicy steaks. Watch the sun go down over Broad Creek and Shelter Cove Harbour.

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Little Venice: 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-3300. ld

P Old Oyster Factory: With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine.

Try This: Potato Crusted Black Grouper served with garlic Parmesan rice and julienned vegetables, with a horseradish cream, $24.99. 101 Marshland Road. 681-6040. www. oldoysterfactory.com do Parrot Cove Grill & Bar: Shelter Cove Harbour. 13 Harbourside. 3413500. ld Pazzo: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 842-9463. ld Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 6863100. ld Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

785-8575. ld Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: 17 Harbour Side Lane. 7857575. d P San Miguel’s: Enjoy the island’s best selection of margaritas while taking in amazing views of the water from the outdoor bar overlooking Shelter Cove Marina. The menu features all the traditional items you would expect to at a Mexican restaurant, plus several sophisticated dishes such as Enchiladas

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TRY THIS: Deluxe Burrito topped with enchilada sauce and scallions, served with Mexican rice, $10.95. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour.

842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 7853838. ld Sea Grass Grille: 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. ld Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive Crowne Plaza Resort. 842-2400.

Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane.

842-4090 Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. ldo Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 6813625. ldo XO Lounge: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 341-8080.

HILTON HEAD south end Alligator Grille: 33 Offi ce Park Rd., Park Plaza. 842-4888. d Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 785-8226. ld Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 3412664. LD Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road.

686-9888. ld Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 785-7700. ld Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 785-2466. Ld Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 785-5504. bl ✰ Big Bamboo Cafe: After expanding its outside deck, owners of The Big Bamboo Café decided to upgrade their menu, focusing on fresh seafood items. Many fried items have been replaced with healthier grilled options, such as chargrilled chicken tacos. The appetizers and side items are also 118

more sophisticated, from blue cheese coleslaw to citrus cerviche.

TRY THIS: Bikini Wrap; hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, feta and viagrette, served with blue cheese coleslaw, $8.50. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-3443. ldo Bistro Mezzaluna: 55 New Orleans Road 842-5011. d Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-4950. lds Bomboras Grille and Chill Bar: 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza.

689-2662 ldo Bravo Pizza: 1B New Orleans Road.

342-7757. ld Brellas Café: 130 Shipyard Drive.

842-2400. bd British Open Pub: 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 686-6736. Ldo Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 6867427. LD Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road. 686-7665. ldo ✰ Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals.

Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar.

TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 6 Target Road.

785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo ✰ Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte: A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write their entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fi sh, rack of lamb, fi let mignon and more.

TRY THIS: Local Cobia grilled with mango vinaigrette, $29. 8 New Orleans Road.

785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar. com. ld

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WHERE TO EAT | dining P Charbar: Pick a bread, a protein, your veggies, and your toppings and Charbar will whip up a custom-built burger that will blow your mind. Voted Hilton Head’s best burger at the 2012 Burgers & Brew Festival and Hilton Head Monthly’s 2012 Reader’s Choice favorite “Rookie Restaurants.” You can also amazing sandwiches, salads and drink specials. Live music.

Try This: Champ Burger with Benton bacon marmalade, Dijon mustard, dill pickles and sharp cheddar cheese with fries, $10. 33 Park Rd., Suite 213, Park Plaza. 785-2427. LDo Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-2255. ldo Catch 22: 37 New Orleans Plaza. 7856261. d Coligny Deli & Grill: Coligny Plaza.

785-4440. ld Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 671-7783. do CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane.

671-2779. ld Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 341-2333. d

Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 363-2722. ld Deli by the Beach: Village at Wexford.

785-7860. ld P DelisheeeYo: Executive chef Cathryn Matthes, a longtime islander, has taken the frozen yogurt craze up a few notches with an emphasis on healthy toppings such as fresh berries, organic apples, unsalted Georgia pecans, pumpkin seeds and more. In addition to yogurt, Delisheeeyo offers an organic juice bar, vegetarian lunch options and other healthy snacks in a clean, vibrant and artful environment.

Try This: Buddah Bowl; organic quinoa and lentils steamed in alkaline water with coconut oil, garam masala and sea salt, garnished with veggies and Uncle Vic’s Liquid Love dressing, $6.25. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 785-3633. www. delisheeeyo.com.

P Daniel’s Restaurant and Bar: From the hand-carved wooden entrance to the sleek and sophisticated big-city feel of the interior design,

this oasis next to the beach offers a truly unique dining and nightlife experience. The tapas-style menu was inspired from dishes around the globe. The Butcher’s Block Steakhouse menu has everything from a petit filet mignon to a giant 22-ounce Porterhouse steak.

Try This: Cinnamon Lamb Kabobs with Tahini and Indian black honey, $13. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 3419379. www.danielshhi.com. ldo P Flatbread Grill and Bar: Upscale casual dining for family and friends in a friendly, energetic atmosphere.

Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads and hearty Flatbread sandwiches. Enhance your meal with a cold draft beer or specialty cocktail. Dine-in, delivery or take-out, located 200 feet from famous Coligny Beach Park.

Try This: Buffalo Flat Wrap; fried chicken tossed in Buffalo sauce with bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce and tomato served with a side of ranch dressing, $9.95. 2 North Forest Beach Drive.

341-2225. www.flatbreadgrillhhi.com. ldo

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Al FReD’S 341-3117

kiNGFiSHeR 785-4442

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dining | WHERE TO EAT DryDock: 21 Office Park Road. 8429775. ldo Earle of Sandwich Pub: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza.

785-7767. ld Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road.

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IL CARPACCIO 342-9949

Fat Baby’s: 120 Arrow Road. 8424200. ld Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 785-4788. ld French Kiss Bakery: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 687-5471. bl

SALTY DOG CAFE 671-7327

Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 842-3131 Frosty Frog Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 686-3764. ldo Fusion: 14 Greenwood Drive in the Gallery of Shoppes. 715-9365. ld

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Gillan’s Fresh Seafood & oyster bar: 841 William Hilton Parkway, Suite A, in South Island Square. 681FISH (3474). ld

Gruby’s New York Deli: 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 842-9111. bl Harbour Side burgers and brews: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1444. ld Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 363-2021. bl Harbour Town Grill: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 363-8380. bld Hilton Head Diner: 6 Marina Side Drive. 686-2400. bldo Hilton Head Brewing Company: 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 785-3900. ldo

Hugo’s: 841 William Hilton Parkway.

785-HUGO. ld It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 842-4033. ldo Java Joe’s: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 686- 5282. bldo Jazz Corner: Village at Wexford. 8428620. do Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 785-9070. ldo Karma / Ultimate Teen Nightlife: 5 Lagoon Road. 424-4016 o Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 7853315. blds

Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 852-6333.

Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-4955. d

Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: 36 South Forest Beach Drive. 6865959. ldo

La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road.

842-4982. ld

Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-9800. ld

Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines Resort. 671-5456. bld

Hot Dog Harbour: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza. 785-5400. ld

Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: 7B

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842-8966. do P Mellow Mushroom: The place where Hilton Head’s pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Outstanding pies made with spring water dough, prepared fresh every day. The ‘Shroom is also a great spot for hoagies, calzones, salads. A large bar and numerous screen TVs make it a popular spot for watching sporting events.

Try This: The Mad Italian pizza; oil and garlic base topped with salami, roasted red peppers, onions, ham, mozzarella and pepperoncini, $24.95 (large). 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 6862474. www.mellowmushroom.com. ldo Lowcountry Backyard: 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange.

785-9273. bld P Ombra Cucina Rustica: Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in the Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down

from generation to generation. All deserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy.

Try This: Carpaccio di Manzo; thinly sliced raw “Piemontese” beef, arugula, olive oil and shaved Parmigiano, $14.

Village at Wexford. 842-5505. www. ombrahhi.com. d Marker 59: Beach House hotel. One South Forest Beach Drive. 785-5126.

Bld Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza. 686-4976. ld Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-5800. do Michael Anthony’s: 37 New Orleans Road. 785-6272. d New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 842-2227. ld Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane. 686-2920. d One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 682-6262. ldso

Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 686-3232. bl Paulie’s Coal-Fired Pizza: 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 785-3510. ldO Philly’s Café and Deli: 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road.

785-9966. l

DANIeL’S 341-9379

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

Plantation Café and Deli (south): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza.

785-9020. bl Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 6863100. d Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. ldo P Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest. Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmer’s markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around which foods are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables.

ReD FISH 686-3388

CHARLIe’S L’etOILLe veRte 785-9277

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dining | WHERE TO EAT Try This: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 8 Archer Road.

686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead. com. ld P Salty Dog Cafe: One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season.

Try This: Crab Cake Dinner; two freshly prepared Chesapeake-style lump crab cakes with homemade remoulade sauce. Served with Captain’s Au Gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables, $22.99.

South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 671-7327. www.saltydog.com. ld Reilley’s Grill and Bar (south): 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. ldo Rita’s Water Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-2596.

Robert Irvine’s Eat!: 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 785-4850. d Sage Room: 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 785-5352. d Sea Shack: 6 Executive Park Drive.

785-2464. ld Sea Pines Beach Club and Surfside Grill: North Sea Pines Drive.

842-1888. ld Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: 93 Arrow Road. 785-9118. bls Skillets Café: Coligny Plaza. 7853131. bld Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road.

842-4227. bldo SmuthIland: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd. in Island Crossing shopping center.

842-9808.

Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 6892447. bl Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 341-3347. bld Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 341-5477 Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 7852070. ld 122

Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 7857006. d Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-7873. ld The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road.

785-6000. d Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 342-2611.

Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 785-5126. old TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center. 842-8253 ld Topside at the Quarterdeck: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. d Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Road. 686-4442. d Truffles Cafe (south): 785-3663. 8 Executive Park Road. ld Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): 6716136. 71 Lighthouse Road. Sea Pines Center. ld Vari Asian Seafood and Suhi Buffet: 840 William Hilton Pkwy. 7859000. ld Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 686-3900. ld P Watusi: Self-serve frozen yogurt, coffee and smoothies are the specialties at this breakfast and lunch cafe.

Customers are encouraged to stay and take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and comfortable couches. Several vegetarian items are available.

Try This: The Big Watusi breakfast sandwich; three scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese served on toasted Cuban bread, $6.95. 71 Pope Avenue. 686-5200. www.islandwatusi. com. BL Wild Wing Café: 72 Pope Avenue.

785-9464. ldo Wine & Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Rd. Suit G. 842-1200.

P Wreck of the Salty Dog: Casual and fun in the same spirit as The Salty Dog Cafe with the same menu. Nightly chef’s specials add a uniqueness to this spot. Fresh seafood, steaks and sandwiches in a nautical atmosphere. One of the best views on the island.

Try This: Live Maine Lobster; every Wednesday 4-9 p.m., $18.99. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 6717327. d

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Bluffton Amigos Cafe y Cantina (Bluffton): 133 Towne Drive. 815-8226. ld P Backwater Bill’s: Down-home Lowcountry favorites such as corn and crab fritters, smoked brisket and chopped salad. Inviting lodge decor and views of Hampton Lake everywhere you turn. Daily specials.

Try This: Angus Beef Dip; hot roast beef piled high with melted cheddar cheese on a hoagie roll with crispy onions, horseradish sauce and au jus, $9.50.

20 Hampton Lake Drive. 875-5253. www.hamptonlake.com. ldo Badabings Pizza and Pasta: 68 Bluffton Road.

836-9999. ld Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. ld Bluffton f amily Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-4010. ld British o pen Pub: 60 Sun City Lane, 705-4005 and 1 Sheridan Park Drive, 815-6736. Ldo Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. ld Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: 1055 May River Rd. 757-2921. ld P Captain Woody’s: Specializing in shrimp, clams and oysters which you can get freshly shucked, raw or steamed. Outdoor seating, indoor seating and a second-level open deck with an attached bar. A favorite hangout for locals.

Try This: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese.

Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: 129 Burnt Church Rd. 815-7675. ldo Claude & uli’s Bistro: 1533 Fording Island Road.

837-3336. ld Coconuts Bar & Grille: 39 Persimmon Street.

757-0602. do Corks neighborhood Wine Bar: 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. do Corner Perk Cafe: 142 Burnt Church Road. 8165674. bl P t he Cottage Cafe, Bakery and t ea Room: A restored 1868 cottage serving scrumptious food with a side of old-world charm. Breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch, tea and diner feature sophisticated cuisine with a Lowcountry Fabulous freshbaked pies, cakes, tarts, scones and cookies.

Try This: Summer in Maine Lobster Pot Pie; in puff pastry, drizzled with creme fraiche and scallions, June 2013

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Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive.

757-7200. ld

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

Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive.

705-0925. ld

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

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

Fiddlehead Pizza: 142 Burnt Church Road. 757-6466. ld

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

Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 706-7280. ld

NEO: 326 Moss Creek Village. 8375111. ld

Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 25 Bluffton Road. 815-9200. ld Gruby’s New York Deli: 198 Okatie Village Drive. 705-4190. ld Hana Sushi and Japanese Fusion: 1534 Fording Island Road. 837-3388. www.hanasushifusion.com ld

Outback Steakhouse: 100 Buckwalter Place. 757-9888. ld Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 815-6790. ld Pino Gelato Gourmet Cafe: 1536 Fording Island Road. 837-2633.

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

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

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

Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 757-1999. do

Katie O’Donald’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 8155555. ldo

The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 757-6844. d

Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 837-3353. bldo Kickin’ Chicken: 1011 Fording Island Rd. in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 836-5040. ldo Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 757-6688. ld

R BAR: 70 Pennington Drive. 7577264. ld Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 7578111. ldo River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff.

706-6500. ld

Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld

Robert Irvine’s Nosh!: Inside Tanger II. 837-5765. ld

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

Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 757-9479. ld

May River Grill: 1263 May River Road. 757-5755. ld P Mellow Mushroom: The place where Bluffton’s pizza lovers and beer lovers gather. Outstanding pies made with spring water dough, prepared fresh every day. The ‘Shroom is also a great spot for hoagies, calzones, salads and other munchies. A large bar and numerous screen TVs make it a popular spot for watching sporting events.

Try This: Magical Mystery Tour pizza; pesto base pizza and crust with button and portobello mushrooms, mozzarella, spinach, feta and jalapenos, $24.95 (large). 878 Fording Island Road.

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

Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 837-1800. bld Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. 706-9222. ld Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 815-5030. d Sippin’ Cow Cafe: 1230 May River Road. 757-5051. bl Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 757-4242. bld Stooges Cafe: 25 Sherington Drive.

706-6178. bl Sublime Prime: 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. 815-6900. d

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WHERE TO EAT | dining Truffles Cafe: 815-5551. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. ld Vineyard 55: 55 Calhoun Street.

757-9463. d Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Dr. 815-2695. ldo P Tavern 46: Casual yet upscale dining with a menu that features a selection of steak, local seafood, gourmet burgers, barbecue ribs, slow-cooked pork chops and many desserts. One of the largest bars in the Lowcountry with 34 beers on tap. With 15 TVs, it’s also a good place to watch sporting events.

Try This: Chipotle Chicken Cavatelli; grilled chicken, red peppers, spin-

ach and sweet corn over cavatelli pasta with chipolte cream sauce and Parmesan, $15. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road. 815-2327. ldo Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 815-2877. bls Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 837-9453. 8379453. ld

Daufuskie islan D eagle’s nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 341-5522.

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

Big Bamboo gets new deck, menu A few big changes have come to The Big Bamboo Café. The popular restaurant and bar has expanded its outside deck on the second level of Coligny Plaza, adding about 50 feet to the front of the restaurant. Management also decided to upgrade its menu, focusing on fresh seafood items.

“We have a daily fresh catch special which changes every day,” co-owner Tristan O’Grady said. “We have moved away from the touristy type of food and have moved to a more cutting-edge menu.”

The restaurant hired a team of culinary experts to help revamp the menu.

Many fried items have been replaced with healthier grilled options, such as chargrilled chicken tacos. The appetizers and side items are also more sophisticated, from blue cheese coleslaw to citrus cerviche.

The Big Bamboo has also added to its live music schedule with lunch and dinner shows played on the new outside deck. The popular late night shows will continue to be played on the stage inside, making for live music every day of the week.

Popcorn will continue to be served, free of charge. For more information call 843-686-3443 or go online to www.bigbamboocafe.com.

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OMBRA Cucina Rustica

The menu is filled with classical regional Italian cuisine. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation.

a dream come true for popular island chef

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ichael Cirafesi was working as executive chef at one of Hilton Head Island’s highly regarded Italian restaurants in October of 2010 when he got the call.

It was from his mentor, distinguished chef Nunzio Patruno.

“He brought it to my attention that I was almost 40 years old and needed to be on my own, find my own restaurant,” Cirafesi said.

The student agreed with his teacher.

His passion for Italian cuisine, his natural talent and 24 years of hard work in several respected kitchens had brought him much acclaim. Now, he was ready to reap the financial rewards of owning his own place.

Michael Cirafesi and Nunzio Patruno came together again, this time as partners to open OMBRA Cucina Rustica in the building that formerly housed Antonio’s restaurant in the Village at Wexford. The two realized they had found the perfect spot and spent the next 12 months transforming the building into the Tuscan farmhouse look the two had envisioned. The floors were constructed of reclaimed wood.

The walls put up were a mixture of reclaimed brick and Tuscan limestone. Colors were inspired by a photo from an old Tuscan architectural book.

“The whole place was completely gutted – from the front door to the back door,” Cirafesi said. “Everything had to be re-painted, replaced and redesigned. We wanted to make this place special and unique.”

Cirafesi’s dream came true on Nov. 17, 2012, the day OMBRA Cucina Rustica opened for business.

The menu is filled with classical regional Italian cuisine.

Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation. Cirafesi hopes customers can appreciate his food’s authenticity.

“Our Proscuitto di Parma and Parmigiano is authentic, it’s from Parma,” Cirafesi said. We use very high-end, true-blue ingredients. All the products we use are Italian products.”

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Hours

The dedication to his Sicilian heritage gives OMBRA a unique selection of fish not found in local waters, such as turbot and spigola from the Mediterranean. Freshness is a top priority.

sically trained at Philadelphia Culinary School. His first job after graduating was on Philadelphia’s western suburbs. It was a high-end, high-volume place called Primavera, and it was owned by his idol -- Nunzio Patruno.

“If it doesn’t look like it just fell out of the water, it gets sent back,” Cirafesi said.

After one year, the head chef at Primavera recognized Cirafesi’s potential and recommended he train under Patruno himself at his swanky downtown restaurant – The Monte Carlo Living Room.

The ravioli changes every couple of days and is based on the season. When interviewed, it was filled with mortadella and toasted pistachios. One of Cirafesi’s favorite menu items is the beef carpaccio.

“I learned that straight from Nunzio, 18 years ago,” Cirafesi said. “No one makes it better. I’ve never had a carpaccio like that, even in Italy. The veal carpaccio is the same thing. It’s just outrageous.”

The homemade potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms, gorgonzola, cream and prosciutto has been a customer favorite.

The dessert menu is highlighted by an eggless vanilla custard called Panna Cotta alla Vaniglia. There is also Cirafesi and Nunzio’s signature soft-centered chocolate soufflé cake served with vanilla gelato, called Bombato di Cioccolatino.

Cirafesi’s passion for Italian food also applies to OMBRA’s vast selection of Italian wine. He has self-tested and approved the best brands from all of Italy. His standards are high -- for each three bottles selected, he estimates 10 are rejected.

“Tasting all that wine sounds like a fun job but it really isn’t fun at all,” Cirafesi laughed. “Italy has 20 regions and all of them produce wine. The problem is, people get hooked on one region, say Tuscany for example, and that’s all they know. My idea was to promote all these great wines that come from other obscure areas of Italy as well. I’m just infatuated with Italian wines and all the different types.”

Cirafesi, 39, developed his love for food growing up in a small suburb of Philadelphia. He spent many days in his grandmother’s kitchen, seven doors down, and vividly remembers harvesting food from the family garden for his mother to prepare.

He started cooking professionally for a local Italian restaurant at the age of 15. After high school, he was clas-

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“I decided to go and I ended up staying for 10 years,” Cirafesi said.

He left Patruno’s nest in 2002 and flew south for an opportunity to be executive chef at one of Hilton Head’s top Italian restaurant. In 2010 under the culinary expertise and leadership of Chef Michael Cirafesi, the restaurant was awarded by OpenTable as one of the top 50 Italian restaurants in the United States.

“I credit all that to what was instilled in me by Nunzio,” Cirafesi said. “When I came here 11 years ago, no offense to other restaurants, the Italian food was not authentic. All I did was cook the exact way Nunzio taught with the exact same ingredients. I used the exact same techniques and style he instilled in us. I brought that from Philadelphia to Hilton Head and it just exploded.”

Cirafesi has opened his new restaurant with the same strategy, except this time, Patruno is his partner. The 150 seat Tuscan style restaurant includes a nouveau Italian bar featuring specialty Italian cocktails and wines by the glass.

Cirafesi also hosts chef tables, cooking classes, and his famous wine dinners.

“We wanted to create this beautiful restaurant and really promote the Italian culture with the best food and best wine in town,” Cirafesi said. “We cater to the connoisseur that enjoys an array of eclectic Italian wines and we also cater to somebody who wants to come in, have a glass of wine, half of a pasta, and go home. Both of those customers will be loved the same way.”

Hours are 4:30-10 p.m. seven days a week.

Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 843-842-5505.

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last call

NO MARC FREY CEO

JOYA FREY VP of Happiness

IT HITS YOU RIGHT IN THE FACE! EVERY TIME I GO TO THE BEACH, I’M GREETED BY A TOWN ORDINANCE SIGN THAT STARTS WITH A BIG RED NO.

Th e sign lists 120 things that I’m not supposed to do. If I don’t obey the sign, I’m guessing I will be deported to Guantanamo and locked away forever. On a serious note, I can understand why we are telling all beachgoers why we want to keep our beaches pristine. Aft er all, respecting regulations will ensure a safe and good experience for all involved. But put yourself in the shoes of a visitor who drove 1,000 miles to Hilton Head Island because they heard we had some of the best beaches in the world. Th e fi rst thing they see is NO. Th e second thing they see is, “Welcome to Town of Hilton Head.” It’s not Southern hospitality. It’s not even correct English. For a few thousand dollars, we could change them to something like: WELCOME to our world famous beaches! We want you to enjoy them, and for your own safety and for the environment, we want you to observe the following regulations…

Would that not be a bett er way to greet the million-plus visitors we get every year?

It seems like a small thing, but 100 small things lead to the fi nal impression we make on our guests. When they return home, we want them to think about their next vacation to our shores and tell all their friends and neighbors about the experience. While the sign itself might be a small thing, it is symbolic of an att itude of a town that might be caught up in enforcing every regulation possible instead of fi nding a balance, allowing businesses to do what they do best — make visitors feel welcome and entertain them.

Our beaches are our biggest assets, yet we are hardly allowed to do anything on them.

Try to organize any type of event that involves food and beverage, a bonfi re, organized entertainment or signage and you are likely to fi nd the same type of NO att itude as the sign. I’m only halfway

cynical when saying that I’m surprised organizing a yoga class on the beach does not require a special permit.

A Royal Proposal I know I will get some hate mail from my friends from Port Royal with my next statement, but seriously, why are our tax dollars going to pay for the beach nourishment in Port Royal?

I realize the beach is technically public, but most Realtors sell Port Royal as a private beach, the reason is that the nearest public access is a long hike by anybody’s standard (unless you are a trained marathon athlete).

So here is the compromise: We pay for your beach re-nourishment. In return, you give us a public access point in your plantation. Deal?

Agree or disagree, but please let me hear your voice if you think that we should be allowed to have more fun on our beaches or if you would like to add some new regulations.

Enjoy the summer and be safe! M marc@hiltonheadmonthly

Paul Lambdin of Sea Pines Plantation had this to say about last month’s column, Numbers that tell a story:

Marc - My favorite is: 1 The number of people it takes to make a difference if they’re willing to make noise, draw attention and disrupt the “status quo.”

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