Hilton Head Monthly January 2013 by Hilton Head Monthly

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REAL ESTATE THERE’S GOOD NEWS ON THE HOME FRONT

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Contents

Inside the January Monthly Features 14

The End of the Race Inside the demise of the Marsh Tacky Races, and what comes next. By Lance Hanlin The Business that (possibly) saved the world How a Bluffton businessman averted the apocalypse through chocolate. By Debbie Szpanka

60 The power of a fresh start The New Year is your perfect opportunity to jumpstart your fitness regimen (and look good doing it). By Jessica Sparks

72 Special Section: The power

of education Meet a few alumni of area schools who have gone on to great things.

Green power We’re not talking tree hugging; we’re talking about the power of money. By Charles Edwards, Steven Weber

82 Among the pines

Cover: Intriguing People This year’s crop of intriguing people turns up the voltage for our power issue. By Barry Kaufman, Maggie O’Briant, Lili Coleman, Gwyneth J. Saunders, Jessica Sparks, Mark Paskevich, Roslyn Farhi, Robyn Passante

88 Market power

Witness the remarkable transformation of an historic Bluffton home. By Gwyneth J. Saunders

We take a look at area real estate and find some good news. By Michael Paskevich

106 Golfer’s Guide Prepping for the biggest Heritage ever. Edited by Lance Hanlin

PHOTO BY DICKSON DUNLAP

JANUARY 2013

Departments

12 At the Helm/About the Cover 14 The Vibe Stomping grapes with Lucy, trying out some hot new athletic shoes and pondering the mechanics of the universe. 26 Your Neighbors: Social Spotlight 28 Column: Weddings by Leah With this bling, I thee wed. By Leah McCarthy 34 Business: On the Move 110 Column: Secret Places We’ve got the dirt on the Sea Pines dredging project. By Todd Ballantine 112 Lowcountry Calendar 122 Column: Big Tastes Give your body a boost with a selection of power foods. By Sally Kerr-Dineen 124 Where to Eat 136 Last Call By Marc Frey

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AT THE HELM / LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com

Don’t leave behind any “What ifs”

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write this in early December just weeks away from the supposed Mayan end of days. If you’re reading this, the world didn’t end. Phew. And while I’m not really superstitious, I can’t help but take a look at the calendar and think, “What if?” What if this is the last At the Helm I ever write? What if we toil and sweat to produce this issue, fire off the electronic files, and the world ends before this issue ever sees print? It may be silly, and it may be superstitious, but it certainly provides food for thought. Not to get heavy on you, but even if the world didn’t end last week, what if it all ended tomorrow ? Would you have lived the life you wanted to live? Would you have said what you wanted to say to the people you wanted to hear it? There’s something to be said for people who live in the moment; they rarely leave behind any regrets. For my own part, if my last act on this earth was to produce this issue, I can face the end of the Mayan long count calendar with my head held high. Because with this issue, we did what we do best. We brought you the people of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, all of their interesting stories and all the ways they

EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Sally Mahan CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Arno Dimmling, Dickson Dunlap, Russell Greene, Butch Hirsch, Rob Kaufman

enrich our community. We brought you a perspective on our area that you won’t get anywhere else. And we hope we brought you something to make you think, smile, and appreciate life here. I’m confident that you’ll read this with all this apocalypse hype behind you, and I’ll read it thankful for the opportunity to continue bringing you Monthly. M

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Todd Ballantine, Roslyn Farhi, Lance Hanlin, Sally Kerr-Dineen, Sally Mahan, Leah McCarthy, Maggie O’Briant, MIchael Paskevich, Robyn Passante, Gwyneth J. Saunders, Jessica Sparks, Steven Weber

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Our annual “Intriguing People” issue gets amped up as part our special “power issue.” Turn to page 42 to see this year’s intriguing people.

DESIGN Charles Grace, Brad Kelley

Lori Goodridge-Cribb

ABOUT THE COVER

Photos by Rob Kaufman, Russell Greene and Arno Dimmling

ART DIRECTOR Jeremy Swartz jeremy@hiltonheadmonthly.com

ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES Rebecca Verbosky rebecca@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 239 Cathy Flory cathy@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 228 Majka Yarbrough majka@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-842-6988, ext. 231 Archie Karijanian archie@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-384-9544 Gordon Deal gordon@hiltonheadmonthly.com 843-301-1132

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It all starts right here.

THE END OF THE RACE The marsh tacky races started three years ago and quickly grew into one of the island’s signature events. Now its race has run. BY LANCE HANLIN PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

ilton Head Island’s annual marsh tacky horse races started with the best of intentions in 2009, to honor the tradition of native islanders running their unique breed of horses on the beach. The event quickly grew into one of the region’s most attended attractions, drawing more than 7,000 spectators for last year’s races at Coligny Beach. Despite its wild popularity, the three groups behind it have decided there will be no races in 2013. The reason? Depends on who you ask. The Coastal Discovery Museum says it is dropping its support due to safety concerns and the effort it

takes to manage the free event. The Carolina Marsh Tacky Association claims many of its riders lost interest in the races due to “a community controversy that doesn’t seem to have an end.” The Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association has also pulled its support for the event, which is part of its month-long Gullah Celebration. It has plans for future races but wouldn’t elaborate. HISTORY OF THE RACES The marsh tacky was brought to Hilton Head Island and coastal areas of South Carolina by Spanish explorers and settlers in the 16th century. The small breed

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was well-suited to navigating the area’s dense brush and swamps and could work in water without panicking. Following the American Civil War, many members of Hilton Head’s Gullah community used the marsh tacky to work farms and fields. To celebrate each year’s harvest, native islanders raced their horses on the beach. The breed nearly became extinct with the modernization and development of Hilton Head and its agricultural decline in the 1950s. When the Coastal Discovery Museum relocated to Honey Horn Plantation in 2007, it wanted to fill the horse barn on its new 68-acre property with marsh tacky horses. It contacted the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association before it was an official organization. “There is a history and a heritage of that horse to the area,” said Michael Marks, CEO and president of the museum. “We wanted some of them on the property for the visitors to see and learn about.” Those discussions led to the idea of recreating the marsh tacky beach races as part of the annual Gullah Celebration. A partnership between the museum, the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association and Gullah Celebration organizers was born. At that point, Mitchelville Beach Park was the only beach area land management ordinances would allow a horse on. The first race was staged in 2009 and drew 3,000 spectators, much more than organizers expected. The large turnout, limited spectator area, parking issues and poor quality of sand for the horses to run on prompted organizers to ask the town to change its laws, allowing the race on another beach. The town issued a special events permit, allowing the races to move to Coligny, Hilton Head Island’s most popular beach. With numerous entry points to the new location, the number of people attending the marsh tacky races more than doubled in three years. SAFETY CONCERNS For the Coastal Discovery Museum, it was too much for its team of six full-time employees and numerous volunteers to deal with. It was also too much of a risk, with so many families and young children present. “The museum is really not in the event business,” Marks said. “We’re in the museum business. We’re in the education business. We just decided that it has gotten too large to manage. The other part of that

was the safety of the people in attendance, the safety of riders and even the safety of the horses.” (See sidebar) Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity. Marks said the museum also had plenty of liability insurance. It was a matter of living with itself if a horse, rider or spectator were seriously injured or killed. “There is a reason why racetracks spend millions and millions of dollars on safety features,” Marks said. CONTROVERSY The Carolinas Marsh Tacky Association said many of its riders were not interested in returning due to a controversy behind the scenes. When the race was created, organizers agreed all horses must be included in the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy’s marsh tacky stud book, all participants must have returned a race entry form before the deadline and each horse in the event must have a current negative Coggins, which tests for a disease similar to HIV in humans. The association said each year local riders showed up in the staging area on race day with unregistered horses, expecting to enter the race. “The rules of the race are very simple,” CMTA secretary Jackie McFadden said. “I don’t know why this has continued to be an issue. We are there only for the marsh tacky, to educate the public about our state heritage horse, and to allow spectators to experience an old time marsh tacky race with the horses that were originally used in the race. People are trying to make it into something else. If the quarter horse association was asked to run a race, you wouldn’t put Arabians in the race. It just doesn’t make sense.” McFadden feels many marsh tackies on the island were bred out of existence when larger horses became more popular. “There are some horses out there that may look like marsh tackies but their DNA shows something different,” she said. The breed currently has 285 registered horses. CMTA member M.J. Goodwin has 14 at her farm in Anderson. “We only have 285 of these horses left in the world,” Goodwin said. “It’s very important that we

Horse Play Michael Marks pointed to several incidents and close calls that dogged the marsh tacky races • A spectator’s dog got loose and raced out on the track. The incident happened between races and no horses were spooked. • The first year, two horses collided at the turning post, resulting in both riders falling from their horses. The first rider stayed in the race, winning the Marsh Tacky Cup. The other rider was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. That rider’s horse ran down an empty section of the beach to the pathway that leads to Mitchelville Beach. The riderless horse was eventually corralled on the nearby soccer fields. • The second year, a saddle belt on a horse broke. The rider fell off and was taken to the hospital to check for injuries. • The third year, a horse ran through the rope at the end of the track. The stopping area was lengthened the following year.

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More giving from Monthly’s Swag Club Our tchotchke patrol turned up a few more great finds this month, and in the spirit of the time of year around here when the weather can’t decide whether it wants to be 75 or 45, we’re reviewing some popsicle accessories and brewing up some delicious tea. Here’s Sue Cook’s take on the Ice Huggy, the koozie for popsicles: “This product kept the grandkids’ sticky hands off my walls, doors, and furniture. I used to have to wrap napkins around the ice pops they love. The Ice Huggy caught all drips and kept their hands clean and at room temperature. Kudos to the inventor... must have been a mom!” Available at www.icehuggy.com.

Continued from page 15 protect them. When somebody shows up with a trailer-load of horses with no paperwork, no Coggins test and they haven’t registered, they are unsafe. … As a group, we have decided that we are not going to bring our horses down there and put our endangered livestock at risk.” Goodwin said many CMTA riders, which come from all over the state at their own expense, were heckled by some locals at last year’s event. “Nobody makes any money on this,” Goodwin said. “There is all this hoopla and perception down there that we are somehow getting rich off the Gullah heritage. That’s just ridiculous.” 16

And to help battle the cooler temps of winter, Donna Lane took home some Kusmi tea and found out there’s a brew for almost every situation. “Just wanted to finally get back to you on the Kusmi tea tasting. The samples couldn’t come at a better time. Detox was useful to show the doctor my blood work was excellent after all the wine and good food I enjoyed with friends over the last few months. Boost gave me endless energy for the new administrative position I decided to take on Oct. 1.

Sweet Love helped me through the death of my 13-year-old beloved yellow Labrador, Sandi, a few months past. Algotea is next to try so I can restore my mind and spirit after the crazy holidays. Thanks for letting me participate. Sorry it took so long to respond.” Available at www. kusmitea.com. Want in on some free stuff? Monthly emails Swag Club members whenever we get new free stuff from PR companies. We give the free stuff to Swag Club members in exchange for a short review. Join by emailing editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject header “SWAG CLUB.”

Be Cool was terrific for the days it reached 80 degrees while the day before it was only 45 degrees. Euphoria was a perfect choice for when our 10-year-old Lotto group recently won $150 on a Mega Millions ticket.

FUTURE OF THE RACES Marks said the Coastal Discovery Museum will continue to work with the Gullah Celebration and is open to the idea of another organization sponsoring the races. “If there is somebody else that is willing to take on the responsibilities, we have no problem with that,” Marks said. “Just because we’re not doing it doesn’t mean somebody else can’t do it. There are a lot of logistics involved but it’s not rocket science. It just takes a lot of hard work.” McFadden said the Carolina Marsh Tacky Association is willing to consider returning if the integrity of the race is enforced. “Whatever the Gullah

Celebration organizers want to do,” McFadden said. “If they want a marsh tacky race, the Marsh Tacky Association will be there to race. If they want a mixed-breed race, they can do that, too. It just won’t be a race by the Marsh Tacky Association.” Gullah Celebration chairman Charles Young III said there is a plan for future marsh tacky races, just not this year. “We’ve got a plan but I’m not at liberty to speak on that right now,” Young said. “All I know is that this year we are going to have a marsh tacky exposition. It’s not going to be a horse race, it’s going to be a showcase of some of the local native people that have marsh tacky horses.”

January BY THE NUMBERS

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Amount of the world’s fresh water contained in Antarctica. Just ask Art Jorgensen, a local who spent a grueling 18 months at the end of the world and came back with stories to tell. He’s just one of the intriguing people we’re meeting this month, starting on page 42.

Young said the horses will be provided by an organization called the Carolina Cowboys on Feb. 24 at the end of Beach City Road, across from Mitchelville Freedom Park. The first event of the 17th annual Gullah Celebration is Jan. 5. The final event is scheduled for March 2. “Our celebration is dealing with culture and the history of our native island and what they used to do so (the marsh tacky) is part of our history,” Young said. “We just want people to know about the horse and what we used to do here on the island years ago.” NOTE: Monthly invites readers to sound off on this story and other local issues our our website, www. hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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RENEWAL

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he renovations at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa are nearly complete, with nearly $30 million spent renovating the second-largest hotel on the island, including fresh faces for more than 120 guest rooms (seen at left before renovations and above after), the lobby (seen at left before renovations and below after) and the ballroom. Oh, you don’t see before and after photos of the ballroom? Well, you’ll just have to come see for yourself at the Hilton Head Monthly Readers’ Choice Awards Party, Jan. 24. We’ll be breaking in the new place at the very first event held in the new ballroom. There’s also going to be decadent food from your favorite restaurants, the stomping sounds of Cranford & Sons, and more fundraising fun to benefit Volunteers in Medicine. Tickets are $10, visit www.hiltonheadmonthly.com for details.

Oh Lucy, I’m home... This month, the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival is bringing back one of its most popular pre-festival events, “Uncork” the Festival from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Beach House. Just like last year, the event invites participants to bring out that special bottle of wine they’ve been holding onto and share it with a few new friends. But what makes this year different is a grape stomping competition. And what makes this competition different is each team must have one “Lucy” look-a-like. The team that produces the most grape juice wins money to be donated to their favorite charity: 1st prize $300, 2nd prize $200, and 3rd prize $100, plus $100 for best Lucy. Email Jan@hiltonheadwineand food.com for more details.

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the vibe | FASHION

Get the Find out what the island has in store for fashion, accessories and looking fabulous.

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more than enough support and padding, this DC Centric S is the ultimate cross-performance shoe ready for any scenario. Fuel Station Ride Shop, $75 q The Ash As-Eagle takes slacker chic and high fashion

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THANKS FOR CRF COVERAGE Just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the awesome coverage you gave us for the CRF Sporting Clays Shoot. I think this issue is one of my favorites. I am happy to report we are sold out and have had an incredibly positive response. Many thanks for your support.The Children’s Relief Fund is a big, loyal fan of HH Monthly! Carol Bartholomew

BE HEARD We want to hear your thoughts on local issues, your take on Monthly and your views on life in the Lowcountry. Email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com. Letters may be edited for clarity and length, priority will be given to letters containing fewer than 200 words. If we print your letter, we’ll give you a free Hilton Head Monthly coffee mug.

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onthly readers continue to bring their magazines along on their globe-trotting adventures across the four corners of the earth (which, being spherical, shouldn’t have corners but somehow does). Share your adventures with Monthly by emailing photos to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.  Judy Tauscher took Monthly to the Kilauea Point Lighthouse on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Hey, our island has one of those, two.  Dave Humphrey took Monthly to the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

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Paul and Sylvia Rhodes took their Monthly along with them on their visit to their son's family in Bamberg, Germany.

BY THE NUMBERS

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Number of acres of maritime forest, swamp, and salt marsh in Sea Pines before development. As these areas were developed, excessive sandflow became an issue which is periodically addressed via dredging. Read more about the latest round of dredging in Secret Places, page 110.

Dick & Terry Sambrook hit up the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam, and brought Monthly along.

 Bud and Janet Dombay took Monthly with them to the Galapagos Islands. The locals there gave us their seal of approval.

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BARRY KAUFMAN @HHMBarry

Karma-geddon

With the world possibly ending as Monthly goes to press, our editor makes a last-ditch effort to get into the universe’s good graces.

espite being one of these alleged fundamental rules of the universe, it’s interesting how many gray areas there are in the laws of karma. On paper, you do good things and good things happen to you, right? “Absolutely,” says no one who has ever ventured out into the real world. We all know, in practice, karma gets a little tricky. I can’t profess to know the secrets of the universe, but I can tell you a few things I’ve learned about karma in the last month. LESSON No. 1: You don’t get points for attempted karma Last month the Kaufmans took a family trip to New York City. My wife decided we should take along some blankets to help out those affected by Superstorm Sandy, which had struck just days before we arrived, because we are just that awesome at planning vacations. Naturally, it was my job to get said blankets where they needed to be, by carrying them around midtown Manhattan on foot because the subways were still flooded. The natural first stop was the closest fire house. When we got there, the firefighters were all out doing something crazy like rescuing people, so they were unable to take my blankets. They had helpfully left a note, however, urging me to take my blankets to a small graphic design school three blocks away. 24

The graphic design school was one of those inner city schools from the nicer barb-wire-andmachine-gun-emplacements school of architecture, and after storming its beachhead I found out that the blanket guy had just left for Long Island. And thus began my failed attempt at philanthropy as I bounced around the Big Apple with several pounds of blanket on my shoulder. The lady at the front of St. Patrick’s Cathedral directed me to the parish hall. The lady at the parish hall directed me to the lady at the front of the cathedral. They both yelled at me for keeping my hat on in church. The guy ringing the bell at Salvation Army insisted he couldn’t accept any blankets unless they were coinsized. So maybe Sandy survivors were good on blankets, but damned if I was going to let that foil my philanthropic spirit. So I decided I was going to give the whole feltlined jackpot to the next homeless person I saw. I walked around for 45 minutes. And in those 45 minutes, I saw a statistics-defying zero homeless people. In New York. I’ll let you do the math, but I’m telling you that’s so very impossible. Failing to take a hint, I decided that the universe was going to enjoy my good karma whether it liked it or not. I found an uninhabited Salvation Army kettle right at the entrance to

Rockefeller Plaza and under the watchful eye of Prometheus proceeded to unload my blankets right there on the ground. Technically, at this point, I had achieved donation. My heart swelled with the unique feeling that only comes with giving, with a selfless act that makes the world a better place. Then, like Rockefeller, the great philanthropist in whose name the plaza was dedicated, I ran like hell before the cops could ticket me for littering. LESSON No. 2: No good deed goes unpunished, and no typo can get unpublished This part is a little painful to write about. For several reasons. During my first year out of college, and before I mistakenly pursued journalism as a career, I was a customer service representative for a local pool company. And while it seems like a dead-end, my time as the voice on the end of the phone actually gave me a unique insight into our community. For example, there are a lot of you out there in the Lowcountry who are absolutely the most pleasant folks to meet, and who are giving and generous to your community, but who will not bat an eye to absolutely destroy another human being’s self-esteem over something as trivial as a broken pool skimmer. Not all of you, mind you. Not by a long shot. By a lot of you. And

I’ve been on the receiving end of almost all of their chlorine-fueled rampages. Now I hold no grudges, but it’s been enlightening to see how some people treat service people vs. how they treat, say, a magazine editor. But there is one guy who was different. His name is Ernst Bruderer. And of every customer we had, he was far and away the nicest. No matter how screwed up his system became or how many skimmer baskets got broken, the man always called in with a sincere tone of happiness and understanding in his voice. I was just a voice on the other end of the phone, but that didn’t mean I wasn’t a person to him. Years later, when I would meet him professionally, I’d see that he’s just as sincere and genuine with customer service reps as he is with everyone he meets. That’s why I wanted to make sure he got called out as one of our volunteers in our charitable registry last month. And that’s also why my heart dropped when I opened the magazine and saw his name on the first page I flipped to: Ernst Bruder. Ugh. I could make a million excuses, each less meaningful than the last. It was a big issue. Our production week had gotten crazy. There was a spider on my “e” and “r” keys. But I would also know at the end of the day I had started typing in a nice guy’s name and stopped Continues on page 25 >>

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Continued from page 24 two letters early. Then I read it again and didn’t notice it. Then it printed, and there it stays. I never feel particularly good about a typo. When an issue first arrives back from the printers, I give it a quick skim, but I never look too closely. Let’s face it; I’ve already read everything, and there aren’t going to be too many good surprises waiting for me. But last month I flipped right to “Ernst Bruder,” and suddenly karma gets thrown out the door.

Here’s a guy who went out of his way to be nice to the fresh-out-ofcollege customer service rep on the phone, then that rep grows up to butcher his name in print. It shouldn’t happen, but every once in a while the deadlines and the crazy production weeks and spiders of the world just conspire against you, and it does. And when karma decides yours is the name that gets overlooked by some cretin editor, sometimes karma doesn’t care that you’ve been nothing but an amazing person. Sorry, Mr. Bruderererer.

Pie chart of the month We posed the following question on our Facebook last month: Hilton Head Monthly: With Sen. Jim DeMint stepping down, comedian Stephen Colbert has thrown his hat in the ring to replace him. And according to the Public Policy Polling, he's polling at the top of the list. Gov. Haley has gone on record as saying she wouldn't appoint him, as he didn't know that the official state OTHER drink was milk. We're curious to hear reader reactions to the TIM SCOTT entire DeMint situation, Colbert or otherwise. Who do you think should replace DeMint? STEPHEN COLBERT

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your neighbors | SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

GET IN THE SPOTLIGHT To submit photos from your event or party e-mail editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com or you can share them directly from your Facebook page by liking us on Facebook. All photos courtesy those pictured unless otherwise noted..

I LOVE A PARADE The Bluffton Christmas Parade featured its usual mix of spectacle, pageantry, and oddity. At left, parade grand marshal Justin Neumann leads the parade down S.C. 46, while the appearance of Santa at the end of the parade signaled that the last of the candy had been handed out.

Even the threat of a hurricane could not keep Caroline's friends from coming out to volunteer for the 7th annual "Caroline and Friends Buddy Walk.” This event raises awareness about families in the Lowcountry living with Down Syndrome and, additionally, funds to support their needs.

LOCAL SENIORS SCORE BIG The 2012 USTA SC Mixed Doubles Super Senior State Championships wrapped up in Aiken on Oct. 14. Numerous teams from around the state gathered to compete on coed teams in divisions divided by skill level. In the 6.0 division, Coastal Carolina 1, playing out of Sun City and led by captain Robert Otten took the title in a nail biter of a round-robin finale. In the 7.0 division Conrad Hetzer’s team, playing out of Grande Dunes, claimed the crown. Finally the 8.0 division champions were out of Greenwood and helmed by captain Kat Finkbeiner. Mixed Doubles Super Senior allows both men and women aged 60 and over to compete on teams which are divided by skill level. The program is exclusive to South Carolina and has had strong growth since its inception just a few years ago.

PROUD TO SERVE Twenty-six members of Live Oak Christian Church’s ServeFest team recently helped with outdoor maintenance at Family Promise of Beaufort County, an organization that provides temporary shelter, family stability and permanent housing solutions for homeless families with children. Volunteers helped move items from a storage shed to the new building, and they moved a large mound of dirt and sand to the back yard to get ready for a playground area. Above, Jeremy Mildish, Mary Moonen, Boyd Brooks, Matt Dixon, Andre and Erin Nougaret, Eric Campbell, and Dick Watt posed for a moment at the end of the day.

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EW YEAR’S EVE HAS PASSED, AND IN ITS WAKE ODDS ARE HIGH THAT SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS SOME GOOD NEWS AND A SHINY NEW RING TO GO WITH IT. AND IF THEY DON’T, YOU CAN BET IT’S COMING.

That’s right, engagement season is upon us, and as Valentine’s Day, the next big proposal holiday, approaches, jewelry stores are buzzing with eager guys ready to pop the question. And while the perfect proposal begins with the power to surprise, girls typically want to have some say in the chosen ring. According to a 2010 study by Tacori, a diamond leader, 70 percent of women do want to have some part in the selection process. The engagement ring is supposed to last forever, so that usually means she wants to be happy with the final outcome. Gentlemen, if you are ready to start shop28

ping, don’t worry if you haven’t brushed up on the education of the four Cs when selecting a diamond. Jennifer Lance of Heritage Fine Jewelers says, “We are happy to educate people on cut, clarity, color and carat size.” (If you need a refresher, see the sidebar on the four Cs, page 29). “We have the knowledge and make sure he has a comfort level when selecting a stone,” Lance added. Typically, the average engagement ring is anywhere from $3,500-$5,000. The old rule of guys spending three times their average monthly salary is out the door. “The guy needs to be comfortable with

what he is spending,” Lance suggests. Even though the girl wants to have some say-so in her diamond, she usually wants the proposal to be a complete surprise. If you want the ring to be a complete surprise too, take a ring that she may wear on her same finger to the jeweler to be sized. “Usually the size of the girl doesn’t correlate to the size of her knuckles,” Lance mentioned, “so err on the side of larger vs. smaller.” Whether your proposal is wild and outrageous, or just a simple, unexpected event, she is going to be telling the story (and flashing her new “bling”) for years to come.

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The four s A lot of emphasis is placed on the size of the ring, but quality of the stone is just as important. Harold Weinstein’s webpage, a gem laboratory, states that while clarity is frequently assumed to be the most important factor of all the “Cs,” it is in fact color and cut which have a more profound affect on the visual appearance of a diamond.

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Not simply the shape of the diamond (e.g. pear, marquise, etc.), cut refers to the proportions of the diamond. A diamond of precisioncut depth and angles will allow the maximum amount of light to disperse through the stone and out through the top facets.

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This should actually count as an “A” instead of a “C,” since what you’re really shooting for is the absence of color. A less desirable diamond will have a light yellow color, rising gradually to a complete colorless stone.

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This refers to a lack of surface blemishes and internal flaws that a diamond might possess which can diminish the amount of light that travels through the stone. The scale of clarity ranges from flawless to imperfect 3 (in which inclusions are visible by the naked eye).

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Put quite simply, this is how much the diamond weighs. A carat equals 100 points, or 0.00705479239 ounces.

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SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM To submit photos and announcements, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “Weddings.” And if you attend the Hilton Head Bridal Show, Feb. 10, you can enter your name to win a two-page spread devoted to your big day.

GONZALEZ/SPAULDING Nicole Gonzalez and Ricky Spaulding married Sept. 7, 2012 at The Conservatory at Waterstone in Ackworth, Ga.

Hilton Head Bridal Show is coming. Join us February 10 at Hampton Hall Stay up to date on the latest bridal trends at our website, www.hiltonheadbridalshow.com, then don’t miss the area’s biggest bridal show Feb. 10 at Hampton Hall. You’ll meet the Lowcountry’s finest wedding professionals, take in some fetching fashions, and even be entered into a contest to have your special day featured in a two-page spread in Hilton Head Monthly!

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Averting the A-choco-lypse The business that (possibly) saved the world. BY DEBBIE SZPANKA

MAN USUALLY KNOWS HE IS ON THE VERGE OF A BIG IDEA IF THE WOMAN IN HIS LIFE ROLLS HER EYES. Bluffton resident Vinnie Ferullo learned this firsthand a little over a year ago. While reclining on the beach in Aruba, an idea came to him to save humanity from the end of the world. With chocolate. “Why can’t you just sit here and watch the women in the bathing suits?” Sandy Ferullo said at the time. The retired owner of a New Canaan, Connecticut-based homeheating oil company, Ferullo ignored his wife, sipped his pina colada and turned to his lifelong buddy, Nick Monte. Monte owned a candy story in Vermont, and Ferullo enlisted his help in creating the confection that could save the world. Now, two men were on the verge of a big idea. A year later, the two friends were making and selling chocolate with the Mayan Calendar and the Mayan Chocolate God imprinted on them as insurance to save the world from “the end,” which, if the Mayans were correct, was to coincide with the end of their calendar, Dec. 21, 2012 (your results may have varied). 32

The Mayans are known as the civilizations in “middle Americas,” otherwise known as Mesoamerica. They first lived in the Yucatan around 2600 B.C. and their cultural influence is still alive today in Mexico, Guatemala, western Honduras, El Salvador, and northern Belize. They are considered the authors of the first calendar, hieroglyphic writing and, most importantly to Ferullo, they also were the first to worship chocolate. That day on the beach, this buttoned-up, conservative, Godfearing Catholic thought if the Mayan ancestry knew modern-day cultures also revered chocolate, maybe, just maybe, they could extend their calendar by a few days and the world would be saved from the end. “I swear it was the pineapple in my drink that got my creative juices flowing that day,” Ferullo said. Much to the irritation of their wives, Ferullo and Monte explained the Mayans were the first known lovers of chocolate, using it in their ceremonies and health remedies. That night, Ferullo and Monte called Monte’s daughter Denise, who was minding the chocolate store in Vermont, and asked if Ken, Nick’s son, could make chocolate with the

Mayan calendar and chocolate god, “Cacao,” imprinted on it. Ferullo said the business was low-risk and required just a small investment, since Monte’s store already made chocolate. The problem, appropriately, was time. Ferullo’s wife has Parkinson’s and his days are choreographed with doctor’s appointments and their healthcare regimen. “Ironically, I didn’t have a lot of time to save the world from the end of time,” Ferullo said. While Ferullo has a lifetime of experience running a business, he said he may have miscalculated the interest level of those who want to live past Dec. 21. “While in Aruba, I had a vision of people jumping all over this – I don’t think people jump too much anymore,” Ferullo said. The two-circular chocolate pieces, about the size of baseballs, sell for about $12. “Maybe people thought it was just a chocolate bar, however, this is handmade, quality chocolate,” Ferullo said. “More than that; this was the power of chocolate which could save humanity.” Ferullo laughed and said he and Monte had a great time traveling to New England expos selling their

chocolate. Ferullo even bought local ads and dubbed himself the “Bluffton Chocolate God,” offering free delivery to fellow believers in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Sun City. “I would be happy if I broke even,” Ferullo said. “While this wasn’t the boom I had envisioned, I had a lot of laughs along the way and met a lot of great people.” Ferullo said he and his business partner met back in their high school years working at a grocery store in Connecticut. They both met their wives at the grocery store while they also worked there. They traveled through life as businessmen, as fathers and as friends. “This is just another memory with my buddy Nick and, in the end, our wives supported us in our quest to save humanity – we just didn’t get rich from it.” Ferullo said as he sees it, $2,500 for business licenses, advertising, website development and insurance was a small investment if the calendar hasn’t ended. Really, who’s to say his respect to the Mayan Calendar and for the Mayan Chocolate god wasn’t the saving grace for the rest of us? M

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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

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Aggie Kisala has joined Diamond Realty and Property Management, LLC, located in The Village of Bluffton. Kisala has been a Realtor on Hilton Head Island for more than five years and has earned The National Association of Realtors’ short sales and foreclosure resource certification.

The Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy has named Rob Castorri executive director. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Castorri has been involved in tennis for over 30 years as a professional player, coach, club manager and event promoter. Hilton Head Hospital welcomes Kirk H. Johnson, M.D., to its active medical staff. Johnson, who is a fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopedic surgeon, specializes in total joint replacement surgery. Dr. Earl Bostick, Sr., of Tarboro has been appointed to serve on Palmetto Electric’s Board of Directors. Bostick will fill the Jasper County position left vacant upon the recent resignation of Deborah Malphrus. Dianne Hillyer has joined Premier

Bruderer

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Home Health Care Services, Inc. as business development manager, serving Hilton Head, Bluffton, and surrounding Beaufort and Jasper counties. Hillyer has many years in sales and marketing in the senior health care industry. The local government reporting service, Lowcountry InsideTrack, Ltd. (LIT Ltd.), has hired veteran journalist Lolita Huckaby Watson as a legislative consultant. Watson’s reporting career spans 35 years. She wrote for Bluffton Today, the Beaufort Gazette and the Savannah

Morning News and newspapers in North Carolina. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Lancaster Real Estate Sales welcomes Lisa Medford to its team. Medford gradu-

ated from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. with a bachelor’s in business administration as a marketing major. Medford started her real estate career as a licensed sales assistant, and then had the opportunity to work in the real estate publishing industry. Vistage, the world’s leading chief executive organization, recently opened a new Savannah/Hilton Head Area chapter, uniting local CEOs and top executives across the Lowcountry. Ernst W. Bruderer, a multinational entrepreneur based on Hilton Head Island, has been named the chair of the Savannah/Hilton Head Area chapter. In his new position, Bruderer is responsible for building and facilitating groups of business executives who meet monthly to discuss business issues, share expertise and provide confidential assistance in times of crisis. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry welcomes Suzi Oliver, RN, CHPN, and Darlene Valet, RN. Oliver brings with her nearly 20 years hospice nursing experience as well as time volunteering with two hospices prior to attending nursing school at Maria College in Albany, N.Y. Valet studied at the Sage Colleges in Albany, N.Y. and focused her career in the fields of emergency nursing, adult and pediatric oncology. Certifications have included ACLS, OCN, Infusion Therapy and PICC. Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists has added James Amlicke, MD, to Beaufort Memorial Physician Partners and to the hospital’s medi-

cal staff. Amlicke, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, joins Dr. Edward Blocker, and is currently seeing patients in Beaufort and in Bluffton at Bluffton Medical Services in Westbury Park.

AWARDS, APPOINTMENTS, ACHIEVEMENTS, AND ACCOLADES J Banks Design Group’s latest design project, Hotel Castello di Casole - A Timbers Resorts Hotel & Residences, was named Best Hotel Renovation at the Seventh Annual Boutique Design Awards in New York City. Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa recently won a 2012 Readers’

Choice Award from ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South. This is the third year that Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa has received this award, and the resort was featured as an award recipient in the December 2012 Awards Issue of ConventionSouth magazine. The Coastal Discovery Museum

recently named new board members to three-year terms. Those joining the board are Lindsay Bunting, Ellen Dupps, Terry L. Grant and Tom Wertheimer. Those elected to a second three-year term were Herbert Ford, Elizabeth Lamkin, Leslie Richardson and Tom Tracy. Officers for 2013 are Porter Morgan, chairman, Fred Manske, junior vice chairman, Tom Tracy, treasurer, and Becky McCorkendale as secretary.

RETIREMENT Nancy Williams, the face of area lit-

eracy efforts for more than a decade, has announced her retirement as executive director of Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, effective Feb. 1. She was named executive director in 2002.

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First you get the

MONEY

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POWER BY CHARLES EDWARDS AND STEVEN WEBER

AL PACINO SAID IN THE MOVIE SCARFACE, “IN THIS COUNTRY, YOU GOTTA MAKE THE MONEY FIRST. THEN WHEN YOU GET THE MONEY, YOU GET THE POWER.” Al Pacino’s drug lord may not be the best moral compass for you to follow in the New Year, but we must allow that from a purely fiscal perspective, he makes a valid point. In short, if you want to get anything done, you’d better have your financial house in order first. That applies to small business owners, the man in the street and, yes, even fictional gangsters. And with the dawning of 2013, we’re all feeling like expanding our own financial empires, and Monthly feels like getting you there. So read on for some smart financial tips for 2013.

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CUT THE CARDS It’s stating the obvious, but one of the biggest pitfalls for financial consumers is escalating credit card debt. The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 was intended to “… establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan.” This being a venture of the federal government, you can imagine the impact it had (the answer is none. It did, however, allow for concealed carry in national parks, for some reason). One reason why it would be ideal to cut credit spending is the difficulty in budgeting due to your interest rate. Your card’s interest rate is the like the “market price” at a seafood restaurant. No one knows what it’s based on, and you have no idea

what it is ahead of time. The credit card companies can change it at whim, for reasons ranging from late payments, going over your limit, or even (shakes magic eight ball) “economic changes.” So now that you’ve cut up the credit cards, it’s time to pay them off. But you might want to give until it hurts. In most cases, if a borrower only pays off the minimum each month, they will pay off just enough to eventually bury their descendents under mountains of debt. The average credit card debt for Americans is $7,193. With an interest rate of 14 percent and a minimum payment of two percent, it would take nearly 29 years to pay that off. For a real eyeopener, check out the bankrate. com credit card calculator at http://bit.ly/wBsq2.

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GET YOUR HEAD ON STRAIGHT If you’re going to spend this year beefing up your bankroll, you’re going to have to square up against the biggest opponent standing in your way. Yourself. That’s right, your own brain has thousands of ways of tripping you up as you invest, and the most important thing you can do is learn to recognize and prepare for your own biases. For example, let’s say you blew a bunch of money investing in widgets. We’d like to think that we’re all rational human beings and that we’ll immediately zero in on the mistakes we made and fix them for next time. We’d like to think that, and we’d be wrong. Because people are not rational.

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Instead, you’re almost wired to not accept your own culpability in taking a bath in widgets. You’re wired to point out the external factors that caused said bath, and to mentally blame it on others. It wasn’t your fault for investing in widgets, the situation was unforeseeable and there was nothing you could do about it. This is called retroactive pessimism, and it can blind you from seeing your own faults and avoiding making the same mistakes again. The flip side of that is overconfidence bias, which is when you as an investor see the simple luck of the draw as somehow a function of your own brilliance. In "Investor Psychology and Security Market Under- or Overreactions," researchers Kent

Daniel, David Hirshleifer, and Avanidhar Subrahmanyam wrote, "If an investor overestimates his ability to generate information, or to identify the significance of existing data that others neglect, he will underestimate his forecast errors. If he is more overconfident about signals or assessments with which he has greater personal involvement, he will tend to be overconfident about the information he has generated but not about public signals. Thus, we define an overconfident investor as one who overestimates the precision of his private information signal, but not of information signals publicly received by all." Essentially, this bias keeps you from listening to people who might just know better than you.

FIND A CREATIVE WAY TO LAUNCH YOUR DREAMS BY STEVEN WEBER

New avenues have opened up for using other people’s hardearned cash instead of your own. While Internet commerce for most of us means shopping, we know that the Web has become an extremely potent channel for raising money. Up to this point, though, it’s been mostly limited to the political and nonprofit universe. Now this phenomena, of which crowdfunding is one of the most intriguing examples, has begun to impact the business, regulatory and financial environment in ways that promise great opportunity for individual investors, and have the potential to

fundamentally transform capital markets around the globe. So what is crowdfunding? It’s really a new name for the age-old process of raising money outside normal investment channels, but using the resources and scope of the Internet. Think of a writer taking private subscriptions for a novel, a sculptor trying to obtain money from wealthy donors to build an art installation, or a filmmaker raising funds from friends and family to produce a movie. Add in the global access represented by the Internet and the potential increases exponentially. Up to now, the use of this type of funding for business enterprises has been very tightly regulated (and that’s a good thing); however, the regulatory environment has begun to evolve

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to reflect the dynamics of the 21st century, and the implications for new capital formation and innovation are staggering. The JOBS act, signed by President Obama in April 2012, created a new exemption from registration by U.S. companies offering securities through an SEC-registered “CrowdFunding” platform. Under this model, companies who are not licensed broker-dealers can register with the SEC and conduct business as funding portals. In order to protect investors, most companies raising public funds must go through a lengthy registration process. However, there is always a trade-off between protecting investors and limiting the ability of individuals to invest in new, innovative, but sometimes risky offerings. The SEC has recognized that in many cases the cost of registration may be both burdensome and unproductive, and may actually detract from innovation and creativity. So it has created exemptions from registration for certain types of private offerings. However, these offerings have strict limits on how they are marketed and promoted, and significant restrictions on who can participate. These offerings are typically limited to a group known as accredited investors, defined as an individual or couple with a net worth of $1,000,000 excluding their residence, or income exceeding $200,000 in each of the two most recent years ($300,000 for joint income.) Under the new JOBS Act, the SEC was given until Dec. 31, 2012 to issue the new regulations governing crowdfunding in a venture capital environment. This deadline will probably be extended (no 40

news on that as of Monthly’s press time) as the SEC regroups itself under a new chairperson. However, the first set of rules, known as the “Sunshine Act,” was released last summer. They involve a relaxation of general solicitation guidelines for accredited investors; in plain English, expanding the use of the Internet in publicizing and promoting new ventures, but still limited to accredited investors. The next set of rules could deal with the use of crowdfunding platforms to solicit capital funding directly from individual investors, who would not have to be considered “accredited” in order to participate. This would have the effect of opening up new channels of business investment to a new universe of potential investors. A number of crowdfunding internet businesses are already in successful operation, using rewards-based models. These models could allow them to evolve into true investment portals as SEC guidance becomes clearer. One of these, Kickstarter. com, began in 2009 as a funding site for creative ventures, and has raised over $350 million for over 30,000 projects, from more than 2.5 million people. Kickstarter fundraising cannot be used at this time to offer financial returns to investors, only special recognition, a copy of creative material like a limited edition, or an opportunity to participate in the rewards of the project. While Kickstarter doesn’t vet every project, they do have a due diligence process to screen folks wishing to have their project listed. Funding is an all or nothing proposal; potential investors use their credit cards to make pledges, and they are not charged for their investment until 100 percent of

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all funds for a project have been successfully raised. Then the money is released, and Kickstarter takes a small fee. The project sponsors must successfully complete their project as represented to the investors; otherwise they are legally obligated to refund all of the money raised. Recent Kickstarter projects requesting funding include an electromagnetic radiation detector that plugs into your iPhone (fully funded) a choose your own adventure book based on Hamlet, featuring ghosts, jokes, and a previously unseen pirate fight, (also fully funded) Nightwing, a TV mini-series based on characters from Batman (about 50 percent funded,) as well as numerous albums, concerts, books, dance performances, and

aspiring musicians. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an intriguing concept, and in the near future we are likely to find out how this decidedly 21st century approach might open up the world of start-ups, business development and venture capital to the ordinary investor. In the meantime, you can check out how crowdfunding works for yourself at www.kickstarter.com. 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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They’ve made their mark on the ends of the earth. They’ve made their mark right STORY BY GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS PHOTO BY RUSSELL GREENE

SMALL MEMO TACKED ON A BULLETIN BOARD IN THE SCIENCE HALLS OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IN 1957 OFFERED ARTHUR “RED JACKET” JORGENSEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RUB ELBOWS WITH SOME OF THE MOST FAMOUS EXPLORERS OF THE MODERN AGE.

The college junior applied for a position offered by the National Science Foundation to participate in scientific studies during the International Geophysical Year 1957-58. Jorgensen, who spent three years in the U.S. Navy prior to college, had not yet made up his mind about which of the earth sciences he would pursue. He filled his class schedule with such courses as geology, climatology, meteorology, geomorphology and cartography. “I was a weatherman in the Navy and enjoyed what I did. I thought this would be another interesting opportunity,” he said. The next thing he knew he was accepted to work as a meteorological aide at the South Pole, making scientific history. The IGY involved more than 50 nations in discovering and sharing scientific information resulting from expeditions all over the planet, including 12 expeditions that covered Antarctica, often described as the highest, driest, windiest continent on the planet. “It was an 18-month year set aside for any country that wanted to study the earth’s surface – Antarctica, the middle of the oceans, islands, jungles,” said Jorgensen. Expedition after expedition made its way to the South Pole, while weather permitted, from November to January 1957-58. Heading one expedition was New Zealander 42

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Power of the pole Sir Edmund Hillary, famed for being the first to conquer Mount Everest with his Nepalese Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Heading another was Sir Vivian Fuchs, whose team completed the first overland crossing of Antarctica in 1958. Greeting the explorers at the pole was U.S. Navy Rear Admiral George Dufek, whose responsibility it had been to prepare the site for those who would winter over in extreme isolation. Once the last plane left the South Pole in late January, the 18 individuals remaining behind would fend for themselves with what supplies were provided until planes began

trickling in the next November. Southern hemisphere seasons are opposite from northern ones, with spring and summer running from late September to late February with nearly 24-hour daylight during much of that period on Antarctica. By the time the last plane flew away, the sun would begin to set for a long, dark winter from March to August. Jorgensen and his colleagues headed to Antarctica in September of what would have been his senior year of college. They all cleared physical exams, mental hurdles posed by psychiatric and

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psychoanalytical tests and orientation at U.S. Navy Construction Battalion base at Davisville, R.I. “At Davisville, we were issued long waffle cotton underwear, wool shirts and trousers, socks and boot liners, vests, outer parkas, leggings, gloves, and footwear,” he said. His favorite piece of clothing was a thick red vest that he wore daily, earning him the nickname “Red Jacket.” The clothing was developed by the U.S. Army’s Cold Region Laboratories as well as private companies. Since few people had ever spent as long a time in such extreme conditions as the scientists would, they were issued some duplicate items, such as three kinds of footwear. These included the Army’s over-sized white combat boots, commercial rubber inflatable thermal boots and Eskimo-style mukluks with felt liners, which Jorgensen preferred. The 10 civilians finally began their journey to the South Pole. They would be joined by eight U.S. Navy sailors whose job it would be to keep the station running. “It took days to get there. We weren’t on jet planes,” he said. The route took the scientists from Anacostia Naval Air Station in Washington, D.C., to overnight stops in San Francisco and Honolulu and refueling stops on Kanton Island and beautiful Fiji. They finally arrived at Christchurch, New Zealand, where scientists, U.S. Navy sailors and supplies waited for flights to Antarctica. The flights took more than five days. It would be another five to six weeks before the group boarded a ski-equipped plane to the runway on the Ross Ice Shelf. A few days after landing in McMurdo, they then flew to the South Pole in a Navy P2-V over Beardmore Glacier, the world’s largest. Well-stocked with food, recreational items, fuel

and equipment as well as scientific materials, the 18 men worked nearly underground as winter snow covered the tunnel-connected buildings that housed the galley, lavatory, weather shack, dining area, and dorms. The meteorologists were frequently outside taking readings and everyone worked in six-man shifts to maintain the buildings and harvest snow for water. “We scientists did a lot of work and recorded our data, but I want to say that I give those sailors a lot of credit,” Jorgensen said. “Those guys kept us alive. We had an electrician there, a mechanic, the cook, the doctor. We all worked hard together. But their mission while we were down there was to keep us alive and they did.” Jorgensen said he found nothing particularly difficult about being at the South Pole until the end of his assignment. “Toward the end when you saw people leaving ahead of you, you started getting anxious,” he said. “When we finally left, it was a big reality check when we got to Christchurch.” He said he was quite the sight to see but did not get really “cleaned up” until he arrived in San Francisco, where he and a colleague were hustled by a hotel clerk into their rooms upstairs “so we did not disturb the guests” by their long-haired, well-worn appearance. Jorgensen went on to finish his degree, going into business but somewhat regretting that he did not remain in meteorology. Several years later, after moving to Atlanta and sailing his boat from Barnegat Light, N.J., to berth at Hilton Head Island, he ran fishing charters for several years before retiring. Not a day goes by that he does not think of his time on “the Ice.” “I was on the most beautiful spot in the world,

in my mind. You look up at night and see all those stars in the nighttime, the Southern Lights, diamond dust, all the rainbows,” Jorgensen said. “It made me realize how insignificant I was. I could never take myself seriously after that.” M Gwyneth J. Saunders is also an Antarctic veteran and notes that while travel nearly 35 years later to Christchurch and the Ice took much less time, the wonder and adventure of being there has not changed. It is still a most alluring and dangerous continent.

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: I have found living here for 23 years that this is a fantastic place for boating. It is an amazing place for boats, sailing and fishing. I find it very pleasurable. When you go out on a sail boat, you see this island from a whole different perspective. It’s beautiful. PLANS FOR 2013: I have no specific plans. I’m kind of retired and I take it as it comes. I’ll be spending time with my grandkids and my children as much as I can. Hopefully I’ll be doing some more writing. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Do the best you can and don’t fall on your face. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Grab your dreams; don’t miss a chance to participate in something that will have a profound influence on your life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of this experience.

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AKE A LOOK AROUND YOU. IF YOU ARE ON HILTON HEAD READING THIS, JUST GLANCE TO YOUR LEFT AND RIGHT. MARK BAKER PROBABLY DESIGNED THAT. See that development over there? Mark Baker probably did that too. Oh, you live in Hampton Lake? Mark Baker. Your daughter plays soccer at Florida State University’s intramural fields? Mark Baker. You get drinks on the weekend at any of the Marriots here on island? Mark Baker. He is one of the most sought-after land developers in the southeast. And South America. And the Caribbean. And, boy, is he good at it. “I grew up in South Georgia where we were always outback boating and camping and canoeing and hiking on the Sewanee River and the Okefenokee Swamp. It was a really wonderful sort of outdoor experience. I studied art all through high school. And went to the University of Georgia to study landscape architecture and just fell in love with the career, which really gave

me the opportunity to connect my love of art with my love of the outdoors. It’s really architecture of the land,” he said. He speaks of his fondness for the outdoors and how that shapes the way he works today. When you appreciate your surroundings, it is easy to enhance them. All it takes is a visit to his firm’s website to get a broader understand of what it is that they do. Wood+Partners specializes in not just creating structures that go on the land, but also enrich the land. Using the earth as a canvas, Baker and his firm cultivate the best that can come from a partnership between man and nature. Understanding that they serve as a liaison between the two, they work to achieve harmony with a functional outcome. After being recruited onto the island to work as a residential landscape architect in 1977, Baker saw potential in the land. “You can imagine what Hilton Head was like back then. It didn’t have nearly as much development as it does today,

and it had a lot of maritime forests. I was really attracted to the natural environment, much like I was in South Georgia. It had the same kind of feel,” he said. This innate attraction to the scenery makes Baker a perfect candidate to tend the land. He understands what it is capable of. Ranging from public to private sectors, Baker’s high-profile projects have brought vibrancy and life to this area for the past twenty-plus years. He and his wife, Betsy, grew a family here on the island, raising their children on the same grounds he’s responsible for building up. So you know he’s going to do the best he can to ensure that his kids get the best possible life on this eleven-mile stretch. “I’m going forward and trying to stay connected to our community, advocating for good things, helping the island continue to grow and prosper,” he said. Baker recently came on board as the chairman of a local non-profit. Experience Green works towards educating communities on the importance of sustainability and how working together towards a common goal benefits everyone, from the land that yields the crops to the people who eat its fruits. Baker gets it. He understands that without nature, we cannot nurture. His work with Wood+Partners, as well as Experience Green, provide places of community gathering, education and enlightenment, as well as economic growth. All these things combined make this land and our community a more united place. M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: I would have to say the green, the sense of living in a forest and living on an island surrounded by beaches and trees. PLANS FOR 2013: Right now, I want to continue to focus on public art. It’s a wonderful initiative for Hilton Head. I also want to find ways to energize the commercial market; that will allow our younger members of our community to have jobs when they come back. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Be patient, be collaborative. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Come see Hilton Head! It’s a wonderful place to live!

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Mrs. Ida Martin, one of the Lowcountry’s angels.

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RS. IDA MARTIN, THE FOUNDER OF BLUFFTON SELF HELP INC., IN BLUFFTON WAS BORN IN THE RURAL TOWN OF WALTERBORO, IN THE MID 1920S. Her destiny: to grow up to become a well-recognized icon in the Lowcountry. She did it one task at a time and with the spit and fire of a woman on a mission. Her mission: to assist people lacking basic needs such as food, clothing and emergency financial assistance. Martin, known by the locals as that woman who lives in the big house on Bruin Street, opened her heart and her home to the people living in her community. For the past 27 plus years, she has moved from sharing the food out of her own refrigerator to the current 6,500-square-foot building located at 39 Sheridan Park Circle in Sheridan Park. The impact she has had on people’s lives can only be measured by the stories they tell about her. Jerry Holmes, a local resident and a regular figure at Bluffton Self Help, owes his life to Martin. After a few days of absence, the volunteers and staff became concerned about

his whereabouts. Martin was called and the search began. She rallied her local residents to seek and find, and they did. Holmes was near death in an abandoned home just feet from a sidewalk on the corner of Bruin and Highway 46. He had been lying there for more than three days with no food, water or way to call out for help. He was rushed to the hospital. Martin, true to her nature, went one step further. She made sure Holmes had a real home to go to after his hospital stay. Today, he is living with his brother and volunteers almost daily at Bluffton Self Help. Martin’s joy of sharing and caring started when she was very young. She would share the food in her home with the young children in the neighborhood who were hungry. Her father, Haskell Magwood, who adopted her and 10 siblings, worked for the railroad and in those days it was a great job. “My dad would buy food by the cases and he actually had a pantry in our home.” Martin at that time was living across from Beechwood School in Savannah in a grand house, as she describes it. She went off to the Shanklin Boarding School in Beaufort instead. It was there she met her life partner, Jacob Martin.

Her first experience with those less fortunate in her neighborhood was with one family who lived directly across from McCracken High School. The mother was stranded with five beautiful redhaired children. “Someone told me about them and I called The Deep Well Project founder on Hilton Head, Charlotte Heinricks, who went with me to purchase food for the family. As we were leaving, after filling up the refrigerator, one of the little girls asked, so shyly, if we had any toilet paper. I thought she was going to ask for candy.” Her inspiration to start an agency to help the poor was inspired by Heinricks. When asked how the agency selected its name, she said the board wanted to inspire people to help themselves. “When you come in to ask for help,” Martin said, “we want you to show that you are going to help yourself.” Martin has been recognized locally, at the state level and nationally, for starting Bluffton Self Help. In 1990, she was recognized at the state level, being named Volunteer of the Year in South Carolina. On the federal level, in 2011 she received the coveted Presidential Citizens Medal and in the Town of Bluffton in 2012, she was honored with a spot on the “Wall of Honor.” In addition, April 4 has been Ida Martin Day in the Town of Bluffton since 2011. “Mrs. Ida Martin is a good salesman,” said Lisa Sulka, mayor of Bluffton. “When she calls, I know she wants something and I’m more than glad to help her, because she asks from the heart and you can’t tell her no.” Sharon Brown, of Bluffton, couldn’t say enough about Martin. “I love Ida Martin. Hundreds of families in Bluffton and the surrounding area have been touched by her. “ “I couldn’t have done what I’ve

done without the support of my family and the community,” said Martin. Her personal life has been as enriching as her charity life. The Martins have been married for over 60 years and have three children; her daughter Constance, of Ridgeland, and two sons Richard, of St Louis, Mo., and Crawford, also a Bluffton resident. Most people would have rested on their laurels, but most people are not like Ida Martin. Last year she started a soup kitchen and now over 50 people enjoy a hot meal at the Campbell Chapel AME Church in Old Town Bluffton every Wednesday. The Lowcountry has truly been touched by an angel. M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: When I was a young girl I said to myself, “If I ever leave the Lowcountry, I’m never coming back.” When my husband Jacob retired as a police chief in the Detroit, MIch. market, he wanted to return to Bluffton, his hometown. It was the love of water, the scenery, crabbing, fishing and the rural lifestyle that brought us back here. I have never regretted our return. We’ve been back for almost 30 years. PLANS FOR 2013: To survive (she said with a giggle). I plan to sit around more and enjoy life a bit. I want to enjoy my family more and I plan to travel with my church doing missionary work. I love to travel. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Get an education and be involved in your community. Both of these things have shaped me to what I am today. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Pursue what you love doing and you will certainly find happiness. It is very important too that you help people, be generous with your wealth and time. Always share what you have with others, over and over again. January 2013

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HEN LOCAL BLUEGRASS BAND LOWCOUNTRY BOIL WAS CREATED, IT WAS A WARM-UP SESSION BEFORE ROCK BAND DALY PLANET CONCERTS. ABOUT 15 YEARS LATER, DALY PLANET NO LONGER EXISTS, BUT LOWCOUNTRY BOIL HAS SURVIVED AS ONE OF THE LONGEST-RUNNING BANDS IN THE AREA. On a seasonally perfect October evening, the four fast-fingered musicians played for a crowd of a couple hundred people around the Neptune statue in Shelter Cove. The mix of timeless classics and favorite originals appealed to a diverse audience, most of which had never heard of the band. The covers and humor, with the serious musicianship Jevon Daly, Mike Daly, Andy Pitts and Gary Pratt share when they’re playing together, make the band one of the most flexible, familyfriendly bands in the area. “No one will ever quit Lowcountry Boil,” says guitar player Pitts. “It’s our baby. We’ve had this thing. We’ve cared for it and nurtured it.” Pitts, who plays in hard rock band Silicone Sister with Jevon Daly and Pratt, said he looks forward to Lowcountry Boil concerts. “It rounds out my musical personality, gives me legitimacy as a musician,” he said. 46

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That feeling is carried through all the members, who use Lowcountry Boil as an opportunity to expand their skills and try techniques they might not have the chance to otherwise. “I love the band and I think our band is the best band on the island,” banjo player Mike Daly says. “The level of musicianship; It’s so serious and nothing’s ever taken for granted… I take great pride in it as I think any tradesman or craftsman who worked on their trade for many years would. The pride is fueled by this sort of inter-competition. You don’t want to drop the ball when it’s in motion.” Unlike most bands, the members of Lowcountry Boil don’t go into a performance with a set list. Instead, the songs the band plays are decided by a combination of audience favorites and band members’ preferences. “Right now, someone will come in and say, ‘I want to play this song,’ and we’ll say, ‘Let’s just try it right now,’ and we’ll play it for six months or a year or three years and it will be really good or we’ll never play it again,” fiddle player Jevon Daly says. Jevon says the biggest change for him in the past 12 years he’s been with Lowcountry Boil is his children. If it weren’t for Pierce, Brianna and Kassidy, Jevon says he doesn’t think he’d be playing as much. Even with the ebb and flow that comes with any local music scene and band, Jevon says Lowcountry

Boil has gotten by on its talent. “I think bands start out trying to write songs for the audience, and I think subconsciously you try to start to entertain the band,” he says. “When you’re playing that fast, you’re not thinking about performing. You’re not thinking about the performance. In Silicone Sister, it’s overt performing… You put the lipstick on, you become a performer. In Lowcountry Boil, it’s almost like why do we have to perform if what we’re doing is so musical?” During breaks, the audience will hear stories of trips to festivals, but overall, the concert is about the three-part harmonies and respect the members have for each other. While the band has a go-to list of songs that work for them, the long list of musicians- including both of Jevon’s brothers- who have played for a few years in the band have added specific styles, influences and songs that might not work with its current membership. The band really does change every time someone leaves or a new person comes in. “Everybody understands that these kinds of bands don’t come along all the time,” Jevon says. “A lot of times when I’m playing, you can get a substitute…I think in Lowcountry Boil, we don’t ever sub people out. It’s impossible because the repertoire is built on things we like, not a standard.” M

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Power Would you buy a car from Warner Peacock? Actually, you probably already have. BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

S A BOY, WARNER PEACOCK SPENT WEEKENDS DRIVING AROUND WITH HIS CAR SALESMAN GRANDFATHER “PROSPECTING” FOR CUSTOMERS. AS A TEENAGER, PEACOCK HELPED AT HIS FATHER’S GMAC DEALERSHIP. WITH TIES THAT DEEP, HE NEVER REALLY STOOD A CHANCE AT DOING ANYTHING ELSE FOR VERY LONG. “I keep getting drawn back into it,” Peacock said. “It’s a hard business, but I think I’m pretty good at it.”

There are plenty of numbers to back up that claim. The New River Auto Mall, for which Peacock is President and CEO, sells about 600 cars a month at its 14 store fronts and employs more than 300 people. Peacock began acquiring and operating car dealerships in his home state of Florida in 1985. Over the years he has dabbled in other kinds of investments; he is involved in the real estate business, and is a founding board member and former board chairman for Orange Bank of Florida. But the auto business is in his genes. The idea for the New River Auto Mall was born in 2001 when

Peacock and his longtime mentor, Don Mealey, were looking for land to start a new dealership. The two had been holding business retreats at Mealey’s home on Hilton Head Island for years, so they were both familiar with and had an affection for the Lowcountry. Besides Mealey and Peacock, other shareholders include two attorneys and famed baseball player Ken Griffey, Jr., whom Peacock met in 2004. “We met playing golf. He was asking me about a Porsche coming out, and it was, I think, a $400,000 model. So afterward I called him back and said ‘Maybe you’d just like to invest in a dealership,’” Peacock says. Griffey, Jr. liked the idea, and now the trio has multiple investments together. The Auto Mall opened in 2002, and Peacock and his wife, Mary Kaye, moved here permanently three years ago from Florida. Peacock, who grew up in Tallahassee, is a proud Florida State University alumnus and a huge FSU supporter. He and Mary Kaye donated $1 million for athletic scholarships to their alma mater. “My mother is a Florida State grad, my father was a member of the first men’s graduating class there. My wife and I went there. Both of my sisters, all of my in-laws, my wife’s sisters went there, both of my kids,” Peacock said. “It takes a pretty big effort for somebody in this family not to go there.” The support they’ve already given to Lowcountry endeavors is equally impressive. The couple has gotten involved in several nonprofit efforts here, including Literacy Volunteers of the Lowcountry, Boys & Girls Clubs, Sun City Community Theatre, Hospice Care of the

Lowcountry, University of South Carolina – Beaufort, the American Cancer Society, LoCo Motion – Carolina Cups, and more. In 2012, Peacock was Co-Chair of the Low Country Heart Walk benefitting the American Heart Association. “In a community this size, I think it’s very important to have heavy community involvement,” he said. While he and Mary Kaye are happily settled in their Palmetto Bluff home, their children, ages 23 and 25, are exploring opportunities in New York City. Peacock says he’s happy they’re happy, but wishes they were closer to home. “I’m praying for them every day,” he said. “I would prefer not to have them so far.” M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: The people. We have made a number of friends that feel like I’ve known them forever. It’s just a very friendly place to be. PLANS FOR 2013: My goal always has been to grow business. That’s my intent now, to continue to grow the business, with more sales revenue and new acquisitions – maybe in the area, maybe somewhere within a day’s driving distance. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: We bought a dealership from a guy in Rochester, NY, and he’d been in it for 50 years. He said, ‘Always give the other guy some credit, and raise some pups.’ In other words, promote from within. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: If you’re considering purchasing a vehicle or having it repaired, you’d be making a big mistake by not giving us a chance. I think the service we provide is very uncommon among car dealers.

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ENNIS LEGEND STAN SMITH RELAXES ON A COUCH IN HIS SPACIOUS, EARTH-TONED HOME IN SPANISH WELLS THAT OPENS ONTO BROAD CREEK, LOOKING AS IF COULD STILL TRADE SERVES AND VOLLEYS WITH THE BEST OF THEM. Lean and long-limbed, with powerful hands and a slightly roguish mustache that helped make him instantly recognizable to a legion of fans in the 1970s and beyond, the one-time greatest player in the world speaks in polite and measured tones as he reflects on a life in tennis and his status as one of Hilton Head’s most highly regarded residents. “I still play a bit, or try to remember how to play, at charity events and sometimes with the kids,” said the smiling co-founder of the Smith-Stearns Tennis Academy. Located in Sea Pines, the academy has been a focal point for aspiring young players (age 10-18) for the past decade. Smith and his spouse, former competitive player Marjory, first arrived in 1971, right after his Grand Slam victory at the U.S. Open. Smith was brought here at the invitation of developer Charles Fraser, who was looking to improve tennis amenities on the island. “I came to visit, fell in love with the place and we’ve been here ever since.” Smith became the touring pro at Sea Pines before winning Wimbledon over Ilie Nastase in 1972 and earning elite status as the world’s top-rated player, thus achieving two of the four goals he set for himself as a gangly teenager growing up in Pasadena, Calif. The other goals included becoming the best player in America and playing for the country’s Davis Cup team, which won seven times during his decade-long tenure. “That’s one of my favorite accomplishments, because the Davis Cup is a team game,” said Smith, who retired from senior tour events in 1984 then went on to become the U.S. Tennis Association’s Director of Coaching for 10 years. In 1994, he launched Stan Smith Events, which entertains corporate clients at major tennis events around the world, including Wimbledon and the Olympics. “I’m here at the academy about

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half the time and on the road the other half,” he said. Yet it’s time at home that the 66-year-old cherishes most, working as a trustee with the Heritage Classic Foundation, joining his wife as volunteers who’ve helped raise more than $6 million for the local Boys & Girls Club and, most of all, imparting his wisdom to young players at the academy he runs with business partner Billy Stearns. “Probably the most fun I had was playing college tennis,” said Smith, who was a three-time All-American at the University of Southern California, “and I tell our kids that the real goal is to set them up in a college that’s appropriate for their academic and tennis abilities. “Some of them will go on to Ivy League schools,” he continued, “while others will go to tennis schools or other colleges. If they are really good and have a chance to play professionally, that’s just a bonus. We’ve had kids that were number one players who couldn’t make it on the tour, so when a parent comes to me and says, ‘Susie has a great forehand, she’s 12-yearsold and I think she can be a pro,’ I say, ‘I think we should have a talk.’ It’s good to have those goals but we stress things that are more attainable … being honest with themselves, appraising their strengths and weaknesses and learning how to handle defeat, and victory.” It’s a rare opportunity for students to earn appraisal from a living legend. And while some know him as one of the first athletes to be honored with a shoe named in his honor – the Stan Smith signature leather line issued by Adidas in 1971 and still going strong – others regard him as an integral part of the island community and, above all, a simply great guy.

“Aw, I don’t know about that,” he said with a shrug. “This has been our home and we’ve raised our four kids here. We’ve been lucky and we’ve seen such great progress on the island. “I always tell people, in all honesty, there may be a place that has a better tennis program, a better golf program, a better beach, better horseback riding, better cycling, better restaurants, but, when you take all those elements together, I don’t think there’s a better place in the world.” M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: I really think it’s the people here that make it so special. We’ve got such a great mix of folks from the Southeast and the Midwest that have been attracted to the area and I think they are our greatest attribute. PLANS FOR 2013: We’ll probably do about six or seven events through our events company (Stan Smith Events) and I’m hoping to keep the (Smith-Stearns) tennis academy going strong. We’ve got about 60 kids right now and Billy’s son, B.J., has taken over as director. We’re hoping not so much to grow it, but to keep making it better over time. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Anything you do is process, and to be successful you have to go through the process and endure the ups and downs that go with it and try to stay on course. And being persistent is a key part of the process that leads to improvement. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: To be the best that you can be. I think God has blessed us all with a certain amount of talent, whatever that may be. In my opinion, it’s our responsibility to make the most of that talent.

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For many area women, Dr. Virginia Herrmann is one part doctor and one part modern-day saint. STORY BY MAGGIE O’BRIANT PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

N THE DARKEST TIMES OF YOUR LIFE, WHEN YOU ARE DOWN WITHOUT ANY VISIBLE SIGNS OF EVER GETTING BACK UP, DR. VIRGINIA HERRMANN IS THE BUOY TO WHICH YOU CAN CLING. SHE’S NO MIRACLE WORKER. NO ONE IS. BUT SHE IS PRETTY CLOSE. “When you are dealing with breast problems, it becomes so overwhelming for the patient. You are invited into a part of their life that is very intimate. They are very vulnerable, it’s the worst time in their life for the moment, and so if you can be there with them and help them through that journey, it’s really a privilege. You’re sharing something with them that they don’t share with everybody. It’s a privilege to help see them through that,” she said. And she does. She doesn’t stop caring for you the moment your results come up clear. She offers you a place in the survivor program, extending her care and practice to all patients that come through her doors. “The people that we deal with are in such a difficult circumstance. When people have a breast problem or an abnormal mammogram or breast cancer, they are frightened, they are vulnerable, their world kind of stops. And especially down here in Hilton Head. Many people retire and they are here for everything that they have worked for and looked forward to, and then all of the sudden they are dealing with something that they would never dream would happen to them. It’s easy to talk to people like that.” And, boy, is it. Within moments of meeting Herrmann, you find yourself pouring your soul into her lap, and she welcomes it. Tends to it, even. No matter the gender, or how old, or how capable a patient may be, she is there to help as much or as little as they may need. In a field where face-to-face time is cut short and personal care is all but a thing of the past, Herrmann stands out like a beacon of promise that, in the end, things will be as close to fine as possible. You leave her office with a better understanding of the disease and of yourself. “I really enjoy getting to know my patients. I don’t look at them just as patients; I look at them as friends. In the breast center, we think of ourselves as extended family.”

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POWER POINTS She goes on to note that in a community made up of new faces and recent imports, having a reliable support structure is essential to the healing process. And being there for patients is why Herrmann does what she does. “When you are down here in Hilton Head and everybody is retired and golfing and playing tennis and everybody is doing all these wonderful things and enjoying life, one of the things about dealing with cancer in general is that you realize life is not perfect for everyone. Life in Hilton Head is not necessarily idyllic at all times for everyone. It’s nice to be able to say ‘we’re going to get you back there, we’re going to get your life back on track, and we’re going to see you through this.’ You can’t hear it at the time but if somebody is there and can see you through it, you get to a point where you can say ‘I’m better off; I’m stronger.’” If you ever have to walk through Herrmann’s doors, fear not. It isn’t the worst

place you can find yourself. Statistics alone are reason enough to keep some level of calm. “We worked hard to achieve accreditation for the Breast Health Center at Hilton Head Hospital. The Breast Center is accredited though the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, sponsored by the American College of Surgeons, and is the only accredited breast center in Beaufort and Jasper counties. This accreditation assures we are providing care which meets the highest standards, and allows us the opportunity to offer women the very latest in breast cancer care, including clinical trials.” It is her kindness, impeccable bedside manner, and honest disposition that make knowing Dr. Herrmann a privilege. It may be scary and things may seem like they will never be right again. But just listen to the doctor. “I promise you, when you are at the end of this journey, you will be better off and life will be richer.” M

FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: It’s the history, particularly the history of the people that were settled here long before the Lowcountry became a tourist destination. I’m very respectful and appreciative of the culture of the people that settled this land. PLANS FOR 2013: Hopefully take the Breast Center and the accreditation to the next level. We want to reach out and identify more women who are high risk and provide them with more education and strategy. We want to take what we have developed here and extend our outreach to areas with women of South Carolina that don’t have the opportunities that you have when you live in a metropolitan area or an area with those resources. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: When you feel compelled to talk and give your story, if you sit back and listen, you’ll both learn more about each other. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: If you have a problem or concern, whether it is about your breast, your family history, or something unrelated, find someone that you can talk to and be your own best advocate. Deal with the problem, don’t procrastinate. Don’t stop until you’ve got the answers that you need.

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OST PEOPLE ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN ONE CAREER THEIR WHOLE LIVES. JOHN JACOBS IS CURRENTLY ON HIS FIFTH. Starting out as a teacher, becoming an administrator, segueing into a twenty-six year career with National Starch 52

and Chemical, utilizing those skills to found a distribution and packaging logistics company, and now settling into small-business ownership quite nicely with his wife, Ramona Fantini, his success in seemingly everything that he does is a direct reflection of his outlook on life. Just crack open one of the books from his children’s

series. Oh yeah, did we mention he’s a published author? He writes about a girl, Sandy Stockings, in search of the right path to follow. Though she is only in middle school, her life experience and trials seem grown-up. One character in the series who sounds a lot like Jacobs, says “We improve when we apply ourselves.

“Chances will keep coming by, but you should snap them up whenever you can. Be open to them. No one will ever be fully prepared, but when opportunity comes your way, you’re just going to have to take it.” Jacobs appears to have perfected the art of positivity, imparting a little optimism in everything he does. From his book characters to his career choices, Jacobs has no problem showing what is most important to him. “I always say ‘family first and you will never go wrong or have regret in life.’” A token of wisdom that should be written in every book, if you ask us. “Each and every one of us has been given the ability to follow our heart. And we all have the same heart. It is your decision in life, whether you decide to follow it or not.” Jacobs takes responsibility for his actions. And if a person is going to thank or blame only themselves for their lot in life, wouldn’t you want to know you did the absolute best that you could? “The ladder of success will unfold when you follow your heart. Don’t let other people knock you aside. People will continuously try to knock you down. Stay true to what makes you true to yourself. That’s the key. You have to believe in yourself.” Jacobs has created a personal mantra that

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other people are clamoring to adopt. He issues out a “Thought of the Day” via email to hundreds of recipients. His outlook and confident grasp on what he considers important inspires people to reconsider and reevaluate what it is that they know to be true. A dose of fresh perspective never hurt anyone. In fact, it often benefits you. Comfortable with his own achievements, Jacobs recognized an opportunity to thank his wife for her dutiful support their whole lives by backing her when she decided to open Pino Gelato in The Village at Wexford. Ramona Fantini spent some time in Europe and recognized an opportunity in gelato when she saw one. But she, just like her husband, sees more to it than just tasty ingredients. She sees each customer walking out with a little scoop of happiness. “I wanted to be in the background and just support her. I believed in her and I loved her. I wanted to help her grow the gelato business.” Jacobs opens the first book in his series with a letter to the reader, and it’s something that everyone should be told at least once in their life. “I sincerely believe you have the ability to achieve anything you want when you learn to apply your creativity and inner intelligence to realize your dreams. Your spirit is brilliant, beautiful and perfect.

Some days won’t go your way. Some people will say or do things that may make you question yourself. Never give up. Always believe in yourself and remember to be what you want to be.” Jacobs operates by his own creed, living as a testament to the success a person can become if they invest in themselves. If you truly believe that you can succeed, no matter what you try, then it’s impossible to fail. Stop by Pino Gelato, order a few scoops of Milk Chocolate and Whiskey gelato, and drop off your email address to be added to the “Thought of the Day” list. Delicious and enlightening. M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: Probably the genuineness of the people. They are very sincere and believe in honesty and giving back. PLANS FOR 2013: Helping my wife, Ramona, follow her passion, which is not only Pino Gelato, but she believes in paying it forward and helping one person at a time. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Never, ever, ever give up. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Look at what it is that you ultimately want to achieve in life, and then make it happen.

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Power Move over, Batman. Bob Gregory’s cave has much better toys.

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HERE’S A BUILDING SOMEWHERE, MID-ISLAND. WE PROBABLY SHOULDN’T TELL YOU WHERE EXACTLY. From the outside, its stucco interior and towering garage door betray nothing other than an architectural kinship with the all the other commercial and light industrial structures huddled around it. But, if you happen to be driving by at the right moment, you might see that garage 54

door open. You might see a midnight black 1964 GTO convertible come rolling out, growling forth from the neon fog within the garage. At this point, you might be forgiven for thinking you’d driven past the Batcave. And you wouldn’t be too far off. That glimpse of American muscle car taking to the streets would be your first, and only, hint that this nondescript commercial building held secrets. It’s not the Batcave, it’s the mancave. And

it’s the property of Hilton Head Island Bob Gregory. If you don’t know Bob Gregory, and you’re a man, let’s just say he’s about to become your new hero. “This is what 70-year-old-men do; write letters to the editor and build mancaves,” Gregory said with a chuckle. And while most men will convert a garage or use a small corner of the house for a pool table, Gregory thinks a little bigger. When the garage in the Wexford home he

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shares with his wife Tracey began feeling too cramped, he purchased the former offices of a roofing company and began an eight-month quest to turn the empty building into a proper hangout. First, he scraped the floors clean (“This guy came in with a diamond cutter. When they were scraping, the guy next door almost called 911 because he thought the building was on fire, there was so much dust pouring out.”), then he began the endless process of cleaning out the rafters (“I went around the whole place with a vacuum cleaning out spider webs, bees nests, bird nests, you name it.”), and moving in the gear, including a full bar, couch, pool table, flatscreen, dart boards, enough Americana decorations to choke a TGI Fridays, a working disco ball, professional-grade karaoke equipment, a Christmas Story leg lamp, a real elan head, 12.5 tons of air conditioning and, of course, the cars. Gregory stores 11 classic cars in this garage. They’re not all Gregory’s, mind you. Just the GTO, a 1964 Camaro, a 1929 Packard (one of only two in the world), and a 1923 Ford Pickup painted up in Shell gasoline yellow and parked at a faux gas station in one corner of the garage. The rest belong to his friends, members of the coolest club on the island. But cool doesn’t necessarily mean exclusive. Gregory happily opens up the mancave for a good cause, as he’s already hosted parties and fundraisers for the Arts Center, the Boys & Girls Club, and other groups. “I said to (Arts Center president) Kathy Bateson, ‘I’ve gone to a zillion fundraisers at the gallery. If you have a fundraiser here, guys will come. Their wives won’t have to drag them, they’ll want to come.’” The mancave is just another achievement by Gregory, who took a golden rule (never cheat anyone) and turned it into a lifetime of success and philanthropy. And cars. After graduation from Northwest Missouri State University, Gregory had one of those bolt from the blue moments and decided he wanted to be a stockbroker. He began with a firm based out of St. Louis, coming on board as the eighth partner. That

firm was Edward Jones Investments, and today the firm claims thousands of general partners and billions of dollars in revenue. You may have seen the St. Louis Rams play in their dome. “I drove all over the country with Teddy (Edward D. Jones, son of the firm’s founder) , and he told me, ‘you have to be fair and treat people right.’” Gregory followed that advice, and was soon being quoted on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and leading teams that would spread Edward Jones nationwide. And while he still serves as partner with the firm, his time is now spent on charitable works (he organizes a golf tournament every year for the Arts Center and is on the board of the Southern Seniors Golf Association. That’s a lot of golf for a guy who claims to not golf. We wouldn’t bring it up in the mancave, but Tracey is club champion at Wexford) and, of course, building his man cave. “I’ve spent money on women, wine, cars,” he said with a smile. “And the rest I’ve wasted.” M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: I love the environment, people and the weather. It’s a very special place. PLANS FOR 2013: What’s next? I don’t know, but something. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: The best advice I received was from my mother, and she said, “Never cheat anyone.” And I’ve never cheated anyone. I’ve been cheated before, and I didn’t like it, but I’ll only be cheated once. If you live by that, particularly in business, then you’ll always have good customers. We always did that in my firm. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Everybody wants to be successful. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t. But only 5 to 10 percent want to put in the work. My advice would be it’s fun to be successful. Set your mind to it, make up your mind what you want to do, then be the best there is at it. January 2013

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ILTON HEAD ISN’T JUST FUN FOR HUMANS. LOGGERHEAD TURTLES FIND THIS HOMEY LITTLE ISLAND QUITE COMFORTABLE AS WELL. SO COMFORTABLE, IN FACT, THAT THEY’VE BEEN COMING AROUND THESE PARTS FOR YEARS AND YEARS TO LAY THEIR EGGS AND START NEW GENERATIONS. AND ONE RESIDENT ENTHUSIAST, NAN STAFFORD, GREW UP LOVING THESE SEA CREATURES SO MUCH THAT SHE WANTED TO ENSURE THEY STUCK AROUND FOR YEARS TO COME. “I named my store Loggerheads for two reasons. One of them is that I love loggerheads and I think it’s really cool that they come back to where they nested from in about twenty to twenty-five years. Another thing that is kind of cool about them is that they go hang out in West Africa for about that long, and then they come back to the island where they were hatched and lay their own eggs.” This Hickory, N.C. native does quite a bit of traveling herself. “I live half the time in Virginia, and half the time here. My husband and I own a company that provides in-home services for people with mental disabilities throughout the whole state of Virginia.” Taking care of people comes naturally to Stafford. Having spent her life in healthcare, Stafford uses her retail chops to care for another group of people “Half of the items that we sell in the store are fair traded from thirdworld countries,” she said.

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She carries a variety of products, ranging from jewelry to kitchenware, most of which are hand-crafted by artists in thirdworld countries. She sells them in an effort to raise awareness and help their local communities. But it isn’t the housewares and décor that make Loggerheads sensational. It’s the turtles themselves. “We try to get folks to adopt nests from the store (in relationship with the Coastal Discovery Museum). They tell you where the nest is, what mile marker it is at on the beach, they tell you when it was laid, and then they send you an email telling you how many turtles came out of it and hatched. It’s cool to do with your kids,” she said. This connection that Stafford has to her surroundings is admirable. Her instinct to be involved in nature runs just as deep as the turtles’. Her understanding of how we, as people, must take care of nature in the same way that nature takes care of us extends into other realms of her life. “I live half the time in Virginia, and half the time here. My husband and I own a company that provides in-home services for people with mental disabilities throughout the whole state of Virginia.” Taking care of people just as she does wildlife comes naturally to Stafford. Her two grown daughters are well-educated and spoken of highly by their mom. “We bought a house here a little over six years ago. I needed a better excuse to spend more time down here. In the meantime, I had gone to Haiti and adopted a couple of boys and we’re currently putting them through col-

lege. I have been blessed and they are just great boys.” Her extension of kindness to all species is what makes Stafford so intriguing. Just look at her precious puppy, Suzy. When it is so easy to just look away or pass the responsibility to somebody else, Stafford steps up and offers a helpful hand. “I don’t know what it is about the island but it seems like during certain times of the year, different things are abundant on the beach.” Surprisingly, she wasn’t talking about tourists. “In the spring, there are starfish everywhere. I just love it.” Even though she has been here for years and knows these beaches like the back of her hand, she is still able to find something new to fall in love with every season. “I’m not sure where the good Lord will take me next, as far as what to do. I’m just trying to give back. I just keep going.” M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: It would be a toss-up between the weather, my store, our friends on the island, and the “laidbackness” of it. It’s hard to pick just one thing. PLANS FOR 2013: I want to spend more time on the island and get my daughter married. She’s already engaged to get married in October of this year. BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Follow your heart and you won’t go wrong. BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: Be sure to use the gifts that God gave you to help others.

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ATTI MAURER HAS JUST DANCED HER WAY THROUGH THE FINAL PERFORMANCES OF “ANYTHING GOES” AT THE ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA. NOW, SHE’S TAKING A DEEP BREATH AND FORMULATING HER PLANS FOR ALL THE ARTISTIC ENDEAVORS SHE’S PLANNING FOR 2013. THIS MOTHER OF THREE, DAVID, 16, KATIE, 14, AND CASSIE, 12, WIFE OF DR. DAVID E. MAURER, PRESIDENT OF THE ISLAND COUNCIL OF THE ARTS, CHOREOGRAPHER, DANCER AND TEACHER IS OFTEN CALLED A “FORCE” TO BE RECKONED WITH IN THE ONGOING SAGA OF OUR OWN ARTS COMMUNITY HERE ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND.

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Maurer’s credentials are impressive. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in dance and a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Colorado, with an additional advanced fine arts teaching certification from the state of South Carolina. In 2006, Maurer started the dance department at Hilton 58

Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts. Two years later, she was named one of South Carolina Arts Commission’s top 40 Arts educators. She has performed in theaters in the United States and as far away as Japan and Korea. Local residents have applauded her performances in the arts centers’

productions of “The Producers,” “A Chorus Line,” “My Fair Lady,” and “Sweet Charity.” Through her work as president of The Island Council of the Arts, teachers, parents and students have come to know Maurer as a devoted champion of the arts, a tireless fund raiser, and a devoted advocate for talented young people in our

local schools who are pursuing advanced education and training in art related professions. Maurer says she grew up with very few resources to promote her love of the arts, which may be the reason she devotes so much of her time, energy, and creative talents to provide a different climate for artists in our community. Maurer’s goal

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is to showcase excellence in the visual, performing and literary arts. So, each year she is involved in the premiere arts gala in our community, “An Evening of the Arts,” held this year at the Sea Pines Country Club, designed to raise funds for artist-in-education residency programs, scholarships, and the Island Council of the Arts teacher grants. In the twelve years in which Maurer has lived and worked in the Lowcountry, she has forged solid working relationships with many art organizations. She has performed with the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, the Main Street Youth Theatre and the Bluffton School of Dance. She’s particularly proud of the musical “The King of Motown Bass” which she wrote, directed and choreographed as a tribute to Motown bassist, James Jamerson, featuring the performance of one hundred Beaufort County

students and teachers. She credits Dr. Karen Chandler, Associate Professor at the College of Charleston and the Island School Council for the Arts for all the support and help they gave her on this highly acclaimed production in 2012. Sylvia Pitts, a visual arts teacher at Hilton Head Elementary School for the Creative Arts, who has known Patti Maurer for more than ten years, sums it all up, when she says, “Patti Maurer is a true artist and teacher. I watched her give to her students her time, her expertise and most importantly of herself without hesitation. Students loved Patti because they knew she loved them. Patti invested in every single student she taught. Their success became her success. Her students shined on stage because they knew Patti Maurer was dancing alongside them in the wings and that she was their greatest fan.” M

POWER POINTS FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE LOWCOUNTRY: We live in a multi-faceted artistic jewel and every weekend provides us with a variety of opportunities to enrich ourselves with the arts.

application month. The Fall of 2013 is the time for “The Public Art Exhibit” at the Honey Horn Plantation.

PLANS FOR 2013: For 2013 the Island School Council for the Arts has some exciting partnerships. For Jan. 15-18, ISCA has partnered with the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry to bring the Hubbard Street 2 Dance Company teaching artists directly into three schools to work with the students. February is the month for our Promising Picassos student art exhibit at the Bank of America Room at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. March brings the Youth Artfest and May brings our “Rising Star” Student Scholarship

BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE: My advice to young performers would be to really watch and listen.The arts are passed down directly to the student from the master. I have been hired so many more times over dancers with much more talent than I have; solely because I listen to the directions. If the director/teacher makes a correction or gives you a note, just accept it without any excuses and actually incorporate it into your work. For an artist every day is a learning and growing experience, if you are willing to open your eyes and ears.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN: Trust your instincts.

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IN THE GYM Models Gretchen Weise and Katie Casey get in a quick workout and look great doing it with these ensembles from The Porcupine.

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The Power of a Fresh Start It’s time for a new you. We’ll get you there, and help you look good along the way. STORY BY JESSICA SPARKS FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY BY BUTCH HIRSCH

efore you get stuck in the rut that pushes you back to throwing back some Haagen Dazs in front of reruns, consider adding some new activities to your fitness routine to keep the excitement going and keep you on track to reach your goals.

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Outdoor activities, body-weight training and overall health education are some of the most notable on the list of 2013 fitness trends, according to the results of an annual survey from the American College of Sports Medicine. Here in the Lowcountry, water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding are quickly becoming part of a regular fitness routine for residents in the area. “Doing an outdoor physical activity instead of indoors, you’re exposed to the environment. You’re actually going somewhere as opposed to sitting in one place, jogging in one place,” says Roddy Medders, a paddleboard instructor and tour guide for Marshgrass Adventures. Paddleboarding combines a full-body workout with a balance workout, Medders says. “That can be harder than a lot of people first realize,” he says. Steering and paddling can be more of a challenge than balance for most people. “I would recommend it over some of the inside gyms or working out in front of your TV because of the fun factor. It’s really fun being out there on the water, out in nature,” says Medders.

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Using the resources you have outside as your equipment can also spice up a boring routine. Roland Allen, an independent personal trainer, works with his clients both in their homes and outside. “Most people work inside and don’t have a good opportunity to go outside,” Allen said. “I always love doing training outside. During the summertime, the heat is really bad, that and the no-seeums…If you want to achieve your goals, you can do it. You just have to prepare for the elements. I always tell people to bring extra gear for the elements.” Changing the environment for your routine can help it become more fun, says Jeff Ford, director of fitness at Hilton Head Health. “Make it so you don’t feel like you’re working out,” he said. Taking it outside will not only make your personal routine more fun, but can also help encourage family and children to join. In the gym, expect to add some functional training and body-weight training to your routine, says Kim Hallman, assistant manager at Powerhouse Gym. “It improves performance in your daily life, whether athletics or working in the garden,” she said. Body-weight training refers to using the body as the resistance in an exercise instead of extra weights. Functional training focuses on working groups of

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ON THE PATH Garneau women’s Tri X speed shoes

Laura Fromdahl of Fit Chics turns heads on the island’s bike paths in this bold, colorful workout gear.

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IT'S ALL IN THE HIPS A hula hoop workout is a great way to build your core strength, and its popularity is catching on due to the calorie-melting aerobic workout it gives you. One study monitored heart rate and breathing of 16 participants during a half-hour hula hoop workout. It found that the average heart rate was around 151 beats per minute, with an average of 7 calories burned per minute. So in that half hour workout, the participants burned off most of a corn dog, while improving their flexibility, balance and core strength.

muscles instead of isolating one muscle during a workout. “You’re strengthening muscle groups like you would use them in real life,” Hallman said. Body-weight and functional training are often incorporated into other workout classes and routines such as pilates and yoga. Gyms, though, are starting to focus the workout routine on these methods, according to the ACSM survey. For example, body-weight training is a central theme in TRX suspended core-training classes that

have started to pop up in gyms in the past few months. Other classes such as hoop dancing also incorporate functional training into a fun atmosphere. “Hooping is really exploding,” says Jaime Patillo, who teaches hoop dance in the Lowcountry. “It’s a great workout but it also has a lot of other benefits. No one ever leaves my class sad or upset. Whenever you start hooping, you can’t help but have a smile on your face.” Hoop dancing and the incorporation of the hula hoop into other January 2013

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workout routines can help with core work, coordination and muscle training with a simple piece of equipment. Part of the challenge of a weight-loss resolution is sticking to it. According to many studies, group settings help members to become successful in meeting their goals. “If there’s going to be a trend in 2013, that trend will be more health education programs,” says Don Foxe, owner of Beach City Health and Fitness. Beach City has started offering weekly support group meetings that discuss healthful nutrition and lifestyle along with exercises to incorporate into a workout routine. Along with that, the fitness center is working on a plan to start introductory courses for beginners. According to a study from Pennsylvania State University, people who have been inactive for an extended time are more likely to be successful if they ease into an activity with shorter sessions to start. “They can work up to the point where they can go into a regular class,” says Foxe. Hilton Head Health is also working on shorter classes for beginners. The weight-loss spa also has added more health education lectures to its daily schedule. “There’s a lot of value for our guests who come here,” Ford said. People come to Hilton Head Health to learn strategies they can bring home, he added. The key is to be pro-active about your health and get to your goals. “People, they just want something different and exciting to get motivated,” Hallman said. M

KNOW YOUR WORKOUT PILATES: Developed by Joseph Pilates, this fitness system helps build flexibility, strength and endurance through development of the core. Focusing on concentration, control, center, efficiency of movement, precision and breathing, this workout incorporates mat exercises with apparatuses including the Reformer, the trapeze table, and the Wunda chair. TANGOLATES: It’s a little bit of Pilates and a little bit of Brazilian tango dancing, Tangolates was originally a rehabilitation technique for nervous system dysfunctions. Unlike Pilates, tangolates incorporates assisted stretching, music, and partner work. After all, it takes two to tangolates. TRX: Developed by a company called Fitness Anywhere for U.S. Navy Seals, TRX somehow stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise. During TRX, you use a simple strap and handle device in several different configurations to provide exercises for strength training, fat loss, plyometrics and even yoga. P90X: P90X is a 90-day fitness and nutrition regimen developed by Tony Horton that emphasizes “muscle confusion” to build muscle mass and burn fat. According to muscle confusion theory, switching the order of exercise and movement keeps the body from adapting to its new stress. INSANITY: Insanity is like P90X, only it just takes 60 days. Using “max interval training,” Insanity alternates 3-4 minutes of strenuous training with 30-second cool downs for a corefocused cardio workout. CROSSFIT: Utilizing constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement, CrossFit devotees undergo intense and varied workouts demanding peak physical exertion for about an hour. The different elements of CrossFit are combined into a “Workout of the Day,” for which members are scored & ranked. January 2013

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It’s adventure time for (left to right) George, Kathleen, Amber, and Mark in this all-weather gear from Outside Hilton Head. Special thanks to Jack Schuler for the loan of his airplane.

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FROM THE HHSO MARY M. BRIGGS, PRESIDENT AND CEO hhso.org

A look ahead in 2013

AS THE NEW YEAR BEGINS, I’D LIKE TO TELL YOU ABOUT OUR UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS. Along with our remaining 6 concerts, we will be hosting four separate events that include youth competitions and our very popular League Fashion Show and Symphony Under the Stars. You won’t want to miss any of these wonderful occasions! YOUTH CONCERTO COMPETITION Ten instrumentalists, have been selected as fi nalists in the 2013 Youth Concerto Competition. Th e ten were selected by competitive audition from a fi eld of over 70 entrants from 9 southeastern states and will appear at this year’s fi nals on Saturday, February 2, 1:30 PM at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 50 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC. “Th ese are some of the fi nest young musicians I have encountered during my 22 years of coordinating competitions” commented competition director Joseph Gimbel. “Th ey are performing professional level repertoire at the highest level.” THE HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ARTIST PIANO COMPETITION Plan to att end one more of the rounds of the 2013 Hilton Head International Young Artist Piano Competition which begins March 4th.. Five fi nalists perform with the orchestra in the fi nal round on March 9th. All rounds are held at First Presbyterian Church. Th e twenty range in age from 14 to 17 years old. Don’t miss this inspiring week of music.

See you there!

Mary M. Briggs President & CEO

THE LEAGUE OF THE HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FASHION SHOW Th e 3rd annual Fashion Show Luncheon and silent auction will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Seas Pines Country Club. Th is is a sure way to get ready for spring with fashions by WORTH NEW YORK. Th eir collection is renowned for its sophisticated, elegant designs, classic lines, and impeccable detailing. Don’t miss watching our favorite local models and enjoying wonderful camaraderie! Th is event sells out rapidly so get your tickets early. SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS Th e annual Symphony Under the Stars, HILTON HEAD GOES HOLLYWOOD will once again be conducted by Maestro John Morris Russell. Th is festive benefi t concert will feature many of your favorite fi lm scores with music by Henry Mancini, John Williams, Rogers and Hammerstein, and feature the music of James Bond, and Les Misérables. Th e two nights of concert will take place under a tent at Honey Horn Plantation on April 9 and 10. It is best shared with a group of friends who enjoy great pops music, good company and an exhilarating evening. Bring your dinner and table decorations – the fancier or more outlandish the bett er and don your costumes. Th is year’s program features popular movie show tunes so select your favorite movie or play and get into the theme. January 2013

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monthly | EDUCATION

The power of education A

NY SCHOOL CAN DAZZLE YOU WITH A SALES BROCHURE. IT’S STANDARD PRA CTICE TO SHOW YOU THE WELL-MANICURED GROUNDS OF SOME HALLOWED INSTITUTION OF LEARNING, ACROSS WHICH WALK THE ATT RA CTIVE SMILING STUDENTS ON THEIR WAY TO BECOME MORE WELLROUNDED PEOPLE. But when it comes right down to it, you want to see what this school can do for your child. You want proof that by sending your young learner to this or that institution, they are going to come out the other end a bett er, well-educated person. So we asked some area schools to skip the brochure and show us the results: Those students who had graduated and gone on to greater things.You can imagine how hard it was for them to pick just one, but they all came through. On the following pages you’ll see fi rsthand the power of education, through the true stories of students who turned their education here into success out there in “the real world.” In the classroom and out, the young adults on the following pages are proof of the power of education.

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Chris Schembra HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL CLASS OF 2006

AFTER SCHOOL: Now I live in New York City. I work for the actor Tony Lo Bianco and serve as an associate producer at his motion picture and theatrical production company, MNA Productions, Inc. Recently I produced an Off-Broadway revival of Tony’s award winning show, “The Little Flower,” about the life of Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia. We are now taking it to Washington D.C. in February to perform in front of Congress and the Senate on Capitol Hill at the U.S. Navy Memorial Roberta Burke Theater. We also take the show around the country performing at universities, colleges and as fundraisers for nonprofits. We are actively involved in many charities such as building Homes for Heroes, the Police Athletic League, St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters. HOW HHP GOT HIM THERE: Going to school at Hilton Head Prep and growing up on Hilton Head Island is very influential in my career. First, going to a school with so much to offer socially, educationally, athletically, artistically and philanthropically gave me a solid foundation to what really is life. To me, life is about being well versed and adaptive to experiencing and operating within different cultures, tasks, and situations. Growing up on Hilton Head Island afforded me the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people; not only locals, but our visitors alike. Hilton Head Prep offered me the opportunity to not only be cultured by a singular source or perspective, but to learn how to manage a multitude of learning experiences and ultimately have my hand be part of many great things. Those are lessons we must never forget. January 2013

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SEA PINES MONTESSORI ACADEMY 18 Months - 8th Grade Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders Since 1968

Philip Evans age 22 Months

ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Working from left to right. • Gaining visual discrimination. • Using his senses to work with materials. • Practicing grace and courtesy in all interactions. • Exercising gross and ﬁne motor control. • Developing leadership skills. • Applying knowledge in concrete and abstract lessons. • Loving being a Montessori Student!

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COME SEE WHY IT WORKS. SEA PINES MONTESSORI ACADEMY 9 Fox Grape Road • Hilton Head Island, SC • 843.785.2534 SPMA.com • admissions@spma.com

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Philip Evans age 13 Years

• Average national percentile ranking for all three sections in the SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test) was 97%. • Completes all honors work with high A average (97 or above) in all subjects. • Model United Nations participant. • Medal from South Carolina state recognition ceremony for excellent score on the ACT college entrance exam through Duke Talent Identification Program. • Cross Country Fall 2012 Season: (4) 1st place ﬁnishes. • SCISA State Cross Country Meet: 9th Overall (and the only Middle School student to place). • Montessori Student, and still loving it!

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Dave Pheiffer Tom Pheiffer HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2008

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2003

Dave soaked up AP history courses while at HHIHS, which led to a history degree from Tulane. Dave is now a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.

The 2003 class valedictorian, Tom graduated from Clemson and is now conducting brain cancer research while working on his PhD in biomedical engineering.

“My education was very wellrounded. They pushed math and science while offering AP history so I could focus on what I enjoyed. And the Junior ROTC helped me focus on what I would enjoy doing in life. The opportunities within that program were great. It was amazing the extracurriculars available if you’re motivated.”

“I took a lot of science and math courses through the AP program that steered me toward engineering and problem solving. The math I learned from Chris Gray I still use in working toward my PhD. I even use a lot of what I learned from writing courses. Since I’m in a scientific field, I have to write about what I’ve done and submit it to journals.”

Bill Pheiffer

HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2005

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Luke Kerr-Dineen

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT CLASS OF 2012 AFTER SCHOOL: After serving as editor at USCB’s student newspaper, and interning with Golfer’s Guide, Kerr-Dineen leveraged his experiences at USCB into a summer internship at USA Today. He now lives in New York and attends Columbia. HOW USCB GOT HIM THERE: I established bonds with teachers I couldn’t have at a larger school. College is where you develop as a person and learn about the world. The certainty that the people around you are there for you is huge.”

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Anna Markey ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL CLASS OF 2009

AFTER SCHOOL: My wife, Jordan, and I are living in New York City, with our two kids, Austin (3) and After school: I’m currently a senior at St. Vincent’s Academy in Savannah, Georgia. HOW ST. FRANCIS GOT HER THERE: My experiences and teachers at St. Francis prepared me well for my career at St. Vincent’s. They taught me the value of hard work and perseverance as well as providing me opportunities to develop leadership skills that I use in high school. St. Francis also was pivotal in my faith formation and taught me the importance of giving back to the community which led me to over 200 service hours in the past four years. As a whole, this has inspired me to seek a higher education in such areas of veterinary medicine and anthropology. As I move on into the next chapter of my life, I will always remember and be grateful for the strong foundation provided by my experience at St. Francis Catholic School.

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Trevor Smith

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CLASS OF 1999

AFTER SCHOOL: My wife, Jordan, and I are living in New York City, with our two kids, Austin (3) and Eliza (1). Jordan (previously Jordan Ussery) graduated from HHCA in 2000, and we were married in 2005. Since then we have enjoyed living in various small apartments in a few great cities - New York City, Johannesburg, Boston, and now New York City again for the last five years. I am a Vice President at One Equity Partners, JP Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private equity arm. We make investments in private, mid-market companies with a focus on the telecom, travel, and industrial technology sectors. HOW HHCA GOT HIM THERE: The teachers and coaches at HHCA were instrumental in developing my curiosity for academics and the discipline to balance school and sports. This prepared me well for my time as a studentathlete at Princeton University, getting my first job on Wall Street and later studying at Harvard Business School. Teachers like Dave Schmucker and Sammy Daghir loved their subjects and tried their hardest (despite our best efforts) to pass that same passion and curiosity to us. But I must say (in case she reads this) that my favorite take-away from HHCA is the Class of 2000 graduate that I persuaded to marry me five years later. I married her for the jumpshot that she showcased in the HHCA gym, but she has been even more impressive as a wife, professional and mother of our two kids.

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at home | REBUILDING HISTORY

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BY GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS “AFTER” PHOTOGRAPHY BY DICKSON DUNLAP

HE VIEW HAS BARELY CHANGED THROUGH THE FRONT WINDOWS OF BLUFFTON’S PINE HOUSE FROM THE TIME IT WAS BUILT IN 1903 UNTIL TODAY. LOOKING OUT OVER HEYWARD COVE AND THE MAY RIVER, THE OCCUPANTS COULD WATCH THE MIST MELT OFF THE WATER OR CATCH SIGHT OF FISHING VESSELS PASSING BY.

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“There is not a structure like it, from the original shape, the structure of it, the layout of the rooms, anywhere else. That’s a good example of the way a house ought to be”

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<<<< Nestled amongst the Spanish moss-draped trees near the end of Boundary Street, the Pine House was built by Savannahnian Dr. Freeman Valentine Walker. It later passed into the hands of Gaillard and Lucille Heyward, who bought the property in 1943. The Heywards, whose early South Carolina ancestor Thomas Heyward Jr. signed the Declaration of Independence, enjoyed rare indoor plumbing and the only concrete basement in Bluffton. Following the death in 1992 of his mother Lucille, the late Thomas G. Heyward inherited his childhood home. He and his wife Joan researched the possibilities of salvaging the building and restoring it to its original condition. “We felt like we were entrusted to save it for future generations,” said Joan. “Tommy felt like his parents would have wanted that.” Since the house had been vacant for several years, the Heywards were faced with an unfinished attic, floor joists with water and termite damage, and a number of broken glass windows, among other challenges. Work began in August 2006 after a year of planning

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with Savannah architect Brian Felder and project manager Matthew Schivera of JT Turner Construction Co. “Brian and Matthew were absolutely invaluable to Tommy and me in the restoration of The Pine House,” said Joan. The restoration brought the house back to its original condition with few changes, although not without some challenges. “We came to the plans fairly quickly, meeting federal guidelines with regard to an historic property. We were actually able to do a lot to the house,” said Felder. “The hard part was once we got into the construction, we found a lot of wood rot. Once we opened it up, we had to go in and dig out everything 30 inches down, holding up the house when we did it. That was the biggest challenge.” The unfinished attic now offers guests two bedrooms and two baths upstairs. The staircase design(seen on the opposite page) posed a

major challenge to both owners and builders. “We were torn between a winding staircase and a straight-forward one and it had to fit within the space we had,” Joan said. “It looks as if we have added space in order to accommodate the finished attic and staircase but we added only eight feet to the back of the house.” The finished straight staircase follows the

original wall and makes a 90-degree turn, a much better choice than a circular one, Joan said, for guests carrying luggage. The interior, with its large cupboards, bookcases and wood doors, might exude darkness, but the large windows that seem to look out upon nearly every side of the house bring in the light. The heart pine floors give the rooms a warm feel, enhanced by design changes the Heywards made to give the home more openness. “My favorite part was probably that we were able to maintain those front rooms, the central fireplace, the old dark wood. We didn’t lose any of the character of the house,” said Felder. “We managed to tighten it up, make it airtight. We had the ability to keep what was special about it in the process of modernization. I was glad we were able to maintain it in its surroundings.” Free-standing between the front and back living rooms is a fireplace encircled by a deep

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<<<< â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks as if we have added space in order to accommodate the finished attic and staircase but we added only eight feet to the back of the house.â&#x20AC;?

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and enjoy the space, Tommy roamed around his childhood home until his death in November of 2007. “There is not a structure like it, from the original shape, the structure of it, the layout of the rooms, anywhere else. That’s a good example of the way a house ought to be,” said Felder. “It had a loving owner with the means to pull it off. It mantle. It looks just as it did when it was built, said Joan. Paintings by Daniel E. Smith, a former monk whose work is in the Telfair’s permanent collection, sit on both sides of the mantle, and could have depicted any of the area’s wetlands. A secret panel much favored by young Tommy Heyward leads from the back living room into the library/office. Old books share shelf space with newer volumes, and all of them

are pulled down from their resting spaces from time to time. “This is a working library,” Joan said. “I am always reaching for one book or another.” One such volume owned by Dr. Walker (his signature is on the inside) concerned making concrete forms, which has led the family to believe that he made the sturdy concrete planters outside on each corner of the home.

was a really good project.” Joan continues to cherish her home and frequently shares its ambience and setting with community groups. “I’ve shared it with the Rotary, the Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and other groups,” she said. “If you can’t share what you have, life is not worth living. This is a great place to live, a fun place to live and a great place to have family.” M

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REAL ESTATE | home

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Don’t call it a comeback, but the local housing market is approaching something that feels a lot like a rebound.

HERE ARE FINALLY SOME POSITIVE SIGNS FOR A HILTON HEAD AREA HOUSING MARKET THAT HAS BEEN BATTERED BY A BURSTING HOUSING BUBBLE AND ENSUING NATIONAL RECESSION. THIS ONE-TWO PUNCH BLUDGEONED LOCAL PROPERTY PRICES BY UP TO 50 PERCENT OVER THE PAST HALF-DOZEN YEARS, ACCORDING TO REALTORS AND BEAUFORT COUNTY OFFICIALS. And while some might contend that asking Realtors to appraise the housing market is akin to asking a travel agent whether it’s a good time to take a vacation, encouraging statistics back the claims of these profit-driven people who, as property owners themselves, have taken their own financial hits during the country’s worst financial slide since the Great Depression in the 1930s. Their optimism is rightfully guarded, of course, and there was still an unresolved matter involving a looming fiscal cliff at press time, yet those surveyed point to an increase in sales, diminishing inventory, quicker turnover, fewer short-sales and foreclosures and, equally important, the continued allure of the Lowcountry’s laid-back lifestyle. “We’re still the hottest market in the state,” said Tom Jackson, broker-in-charge of Gateway Realty in Bluffton, pointing to data showing a 28.6 percent climb in monthly sales through October 2012, along the U.S. 278 corridor that runs west from Hilton Head through Bluffton and beyond. A past president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors (HHARA) that gathers such data, Jackson believes the market is truly on the verge of a comeback. “I think over the next three to five years we’re

BY MICHAEL PASKEVICH

going to see a total change,” he said, “and five years from now the bargains we’re seeing now will all be gone. We’ve never had 77 million people (i.e. baby boomers) marching toward retirement and it’s feasible to see 200,000 of them coming here. “ Meanwhile, there are still a few lots available in plantations that are selling for as low as a dollar as investors run from annual association fees that hover around $15,000. “I’ve seen my own home value go down, my own income go down, but you just have to adjust,” Jackson added. “People want to live here for the lifestyle.” That view is echoed by Jean Beck, executive director of the HHARA, who moved to the area from Connecticut not long before a financial fall that apparently struck bottom in 2008. “Quality of life is a major issue that draws people here,” she said. “People are still moving here by choice, not necessity.” Karen Ryan is another former HHARA president who, along with her husband, purchased a Weichart Realty franchise nine years ago and now operates branches in Hilton Head, Bluffton and Sun City. “You can always bend stats whatever way you want,” she said, “but there are clear trends you can’t ignore … inventory is down in every sector after being stagnant for years, there are fewer foreclosures and we haven’t seen a big rise in prices yet. “So it’s a great time to buy or upgrade,” Ryan added, emphasizing she’s had no thoughts of moving despite suffering a sizeable loss on a Sea Pines residence purchased in 2001. “Our home is probably now worth what we paid for it after dramatic increases, but it’s like the stock market where values go up and down. You can’t say you’re losing money on a particular stock

because of the economy because, well, you never really had it. People have trouble grasping that a home is a commodity, too.” A potentially misleading statistic: the median price of a home/condo/villa along the 278 corridor actually decreased by 1.7 percent over the first eleven months of 2012, sitting at $235,000. That’s a far cry from a median that hovered around $400,000 in 2007 and doesn’t consider the variables of living in a gated golf course community versus buying a starter home in a no-frills setting. “Prices are always a lagging factor,” said Mark Brenneman, operating principal at Keller Williams who has lived in Hilton Head Plantation since moving from Cleveland, Ohio, in 2005. “I couldn’t have bought at a worse time,” he said, managing a laugh, “but it doesn’t really mean anything. I’ve refinanced a couple of times and taken advantage of lower interest rates so my cost today is actually cheaper than when I moved here … and I get to live in a place where the sun is shining 290 days of the year.

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“True, you don’t know you’ve hit the bottom until prices start to go up,” Brenneman added, “but demand for properties has risen for the fourth consecutive year. We’ve seen prices skittering near the bottom but inventory is down and demand has ramped back up.” He predicts slow but steady growth, citing a 19.4 percent drop in area inventory (from 3,194 units to 2,573 in 2012) and a 32.6 percent drop in the average time a property spends on the market. A sale that took an average of 13.3 months to close in 2011 is now gone in about nine months, and a sixmonth sale period is considered the sweet spot that indicates a more stable market, equalizing the playing field for sellers as well as buyers. Meanwhile, it’s very much a buyers’ market and much of the movement so far centers on lower-priced properties – what two-time HHARA president Charles Sampson of Charter One Realty terms “low-hanging

fruit” — while higher-priced properties continue to lag behind. “People want to live here and they are seeing great (lower-end) deals and that inventory is shrinking,” said Sampson, noting an oceanfront home in South Forest Beach listed for $1.8 million in 2006 sold recently for $944,000. In contrast, home values in Sun City have remained relatively steady despite the downturn. “The most important thing here is still the lifestyle,” said Sampson, who has seen his income and home value decline yet joins his real estate cohorts in saying that the American Dream of owning a home, while dented, is still intact. “Buying a home is still a good investment,” he said, predicting a one to two percent annual rise in home prices as owners slide away from the concept of “using our homes as our bank accounts.” John Robinson, associate broker for Dunes Marketing Group, was luckier than most, buying his Hilton Head condo a few years

back when prices “were nowhere at their peak.” He recalls a runaway 2006 market when “we were telling people, ‘If you really like this house, you should make an offer today because tomorrow it’s probably going to be gone.’ Today, there’s no urgency and my mantra now is, ‘Well, when you come back in six months we’ll look around again … if you didn’t get the one you liked, there are probably 15 more to choose from.’” Linda Frank of Sea Pines Realty, an Ohio transplant and the HHARA’s president for 2013, started as a full-time Realtor in 2007 when the market was falling fast. However, as a long-time investor who recently built a home here, she remains “cautiously optimistic” about one of the Lowcountry’s most coveted addresses where sellers are sometimes willing to wait for the right offer. “Buyers are starting to come back and visitor traffic has remained stable during the downturn, and today’s visitor becomes tomorrow’s buyer.

Hilton Head Monthly an open house in every issue FACT: As a real estate professional in the Lowcountry, no one is a more valuable target for your advertising message than visitors to the area. FACT: No one covers visitors like Monthly, with a strong presence in thousands of hotel rooms and timeshares across the Lowcountry. FACT: It’s doesn’t exactly hurt to reach tens of thousands of locals, either. Do the math. By advertising in the Lowcountry’s premiere community magazine, you reach visitors in the exact moment they’re thinking about buying. And you reach the locals and second homeowners your business thrives on. 90

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We don’t have as many people coming in and asking about foreclosures and short-sales,” she said. Indeed, area statistics confirm that foreclosures in the area have slowed along with the number of available short-sales that drove down prices. Interest rates on mortgages are at all-time lows at around three percent and banks, while stingy about lending money to anyone with less than stellar credit, are unlikely to flood the market with abandoned properties. Realtors urge property owners to sit tight as the financial storm quiets and most owners could be looking at a deserved break on yearly property taxes as the Beaufort County Assessor’s office completes a five-year reassessment this spring. “It’s been well noted and chronicled that our fair market value has plummeted,” said county assessor Ed Hughes. “There has been no area that hasn’t been affected, but we think we are at the bottom and there seems

to be a higher level of (sales) activity. But there will be a decrease in the overall tax base,” Hughes added, “and to continue to deliver the same level of services we’re looking at an increase in the millage rate (tax per $1,000 of property value) so the county can keep moving forward.” County officials are currently hosting a series of public events to discuss ways to make up the looming revenue shortfall without further burdening already battered homeowners. Area Realtors, meanwhile, are looking toward continued growth for a market that appears to be on a slow but steady upswing. And none are predicting, or hoping really, for a return to the days when property prices seemed to rise almost daily as speculators and house-flippers helped damage a market that didn’t crash as badly as homes out west in Nevada, California and Arizona, where prices have plummeted up to 80 percent. “I admit it was a fun time to be selling but

we’ve been paying the price for the past six years,” said Robinson of Dunes Marketing. “We went from one of the hottest markets in the world before the greatest downfall in recorded history.” Yet he, like others, remains upbeat and suggests it’s a perfect time to consider becoming a real estate agent. “There’s never been a better time as the market is on a comeback.” HHARA director Beck, who has seen membership decline from 1,370 to 888 during her tenure, agrees that a life in real estate is a positive path. “Younger people are not choosing the business because there’s not a guaranteed paycheck the minute you walk in,” she said. “But this is a good market and they can benefit from the good things we’re starting to see.” As for her own fortunes as yet another beleaguered homeowner, Beck said: “I guess I’m stuck but there’s no place I’d rather be stuck than here.” M

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WATER & MARSH VIEWS. Port Royal Sound, Skull Creek over the marsh of Elliott Creek.The homesite is covered with moss draped hardwoods and Palmettos. Split level ﬂoor plan with most every room having water views.Wood ﬂoors, smooth ceilings with updated kitchen, dining room and sitting room. Master Suite with wrap around windows, ceiling speakers and a suite bath, boutique shop like walk in closet & dressing area. Access to Dolphin Head. $725,000

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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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NEED SPACE TO SPREAD OUT? 5 BR home w/ formal LR & DR, country eat-in kitchen/family room combo, PLUS an office with a wall of built-ins, PLUS a 2nd floor sitting/ TV room PLUS bonus room PLUS 4 full, 2 half baths, utility room, garage. Wood floors, high smooth ceilings, fireplace. You also get a covered front porch, rear decks & private swimming pool. $698,500

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ON YOUR DECK you will enjoy the Rookery with bird activity. This 4 BR plus ofﬁce or 3 BR, ofﬁce and very large Bonus Room, 4.5 Baths, formal LR & DR, plus eat in kitchen home is located in Seabrook Landing of Hilton Head Plantation. 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. $839,000

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VIEW ACROSS A TRANQUIL LAGOON to the distant 6th Fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head from your breakfast room, living room, master bedroom and back patio. Enjoy the wildlife - heron, egret, and osprey ﬁshing in the lagoon. 2001 built split bedroom home, 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 car garage, formal LR & DR, open eat in kitchen, gas ﬁreplace, 10’ high smooth ceiling. New Samsung 29 cu ft French door refrigerator and dishwasher. $421,000

WELCOME HOME Southern Lowcountry home under the oaks in the Rookery of Hilton Head Plantation. You will enjoy not only the rear deck and garden but also sitting on the front veranda while watching the world go by. Short distance to Spring Lake Recreation area and a short walk to the Rookery neighborhood pool. 3 BR with 1st ﬂoor master, 2.5 BA, great room, updated kitchen, wood ﬂoors and 2 car garage.Tenant in place. $398,500

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LOCATION, PRIVACY & VIEWS – This Lowcountry home has it all. Estate sized homesite in Hilton Head’s only private ocean front community and just off the Fish Haul tidal creek which leads to the Sound. Private - almost don’t see any neighbor houses.Views- moss draped hardwoods, pool, golf, and marsh. 3 BR, 3.5 BA, formal and casual Dining rooms, LR & Family Room, updated Kitchen & Baths. Expansive ground level storage and sitting area. $699,500

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BEAUTIFUL DOUBLE GOLF VIEW home in gated Crescent community. 4 BR, plus in-law suite, 3.5 BA home with plenty of storage. 1st ﬂoor master, formal dining, open kitchen, great room with 2 story ceiling, and wood ﬂoors. This elevated lowcountry style home has 2 back porches, a front wrap around porch and a 2+ car garage. $426,800

ONE OF THE BEST values in Moss Creek! 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. $408,500

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SELLING BELOW PURCHASE PRICE. This 3 BR, 2 BA condo is located in the gated Reserve at Woodbridge. This ground floor condo has a screened porch. Amenities include community pool, fitness center, car wash, trash service and a conference center. $67,000

11 ASHLEY CROSSING DR. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is a three story floor plan with a bonus room, formal dining room and office area. It is located 2 doors down from the community playground and within walking distance to the community pool. Features include hardwood and tile floors, nicely landscape yard with custom pavers patio and front facing balcony. $210,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 34 PEARL REEF LANE GOLF VIEW $129,900 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $259,000

WONDERFUL END UNIT TOWNHOME with a 2 car garage located in Mill Creek. Features 3 bedroom, including the master, and 2 baths on the second floor and a flex room on the first floor. Foyer entrance leads to the kitchen which is open to the living room and dining area. Powder room located off of the kitchen. Largest corner lot in Mill Creek. SHORT SALE $115,000

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SINGLE STORY HOME with split bedroom ﬂoorplan with a wooded view. This home is located in the Woodbridge neighborhood and is walking distance to the community pool and the park. This 3 BR, 2 BA 1,380 sq. ft. home has cathedral ceilings, a ﬁreplace, a separate shower and jetted tub in the master bath. SHORT SALE. $139,000

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Are you ready to make a move this year? When I started this whole process at the end of March, I interviewed four real estate agencies. Right from the start, Rick was the one realtor that totally got what I was looking for and understood from where I was coming. He was realistic, but also exhibited great enthusiasm and motivation, even for a lower priced villa listing as mine. This was initially why I chose him above the others. But then every step along the way he made my journey through the process so much more palatable and less stressful, further confirming I had made the right choice. This was such a contrasting experience from my past dealings with realtors who talked a good game to get my business, but in the end when push came to shove, their only concern was what they would ultimately get out of the deal, not what they could do to support or help me, their client. Rick was always ready and able to offer me his opinions and recommendations, but he also was a good listener, and heard me, even if my opinion or direction I wished to go in was different than his. We were able to work together as a team, brainstorm ideas back and forth till we both determined which ones were the right ones to pursue. I definitely made the right decision to go with Rick Saba and I would definitely refer Carolina Realty, but especially Rick Saba, to anyone I know or hear of buying or selling real estate in Hilton Head. — Deborah Dowling, CT 2012 Rick — You ROCK.!! Thank you for the keeping us informed. Over the last 11 years we’ve worked with 7 or more agents on various transactions in 4 states. You honestly have been the best out of all of them! Thank you for all your hard work. Hope all is well on our favorite island. — Jen Rohrwasser, AZ 2012

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When we decided to purchase in Hilton Head, we contacted Rick Saba. Upon the first meeting we knew that he was the right person for us. He carefully inquired as to what we wanted and gave him a price range. He respectfully stayed in that range and showed us many properties. After several trips to Hilton Head and seeing dozens of properties he found the perfect property the fit our family’s needs. In fact the property that he showed us was listed the same day that we saw it. He made the experience of finding a Villa in Hilton Head a pleasure. He never try to push us into anything we were uncomfortable with. He really listened to what we wanted to in a property. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for property in the Hilton head area. — The Cipriano’s 2012 Atlanta, GA

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63 BAYNARD COVE – Spectacular sunsets over the marshes out to Calibogue Sound from this private estate. Own approx. 1 acre of privacy in Sea Pines; 4 bedroom home with new, top of the line kitchen, heated pool, 3 fireplaces, and 3 car garage. One of a kind! $1,999,900

SEA PINES – 4TH ROW – Beautifully remodeled stucco two story with gourmet kitchen, stone floors, heated pool and spa this 3 br/3 ½ ba has den and separate dining room which can be converted to 4th bedroom, easy walk to beach. Great rental projection. $959,500

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

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.

40 WEXFORD ON THE GREEN – Fabulous 4BR 4BA Freestanding townhouse with super views of Broad Creek and marsh. 12’ smooth ceilings, crown moldings, plantation shutters, bonus room and so much more. Immaculate move in condition. $770,000

SEA PINES – 354 GREENWOOD GARDEN VILLA – Charming 3 bd/3ba villa with beautiful golf views of Heron Point, handsome brick fpl, spacious Carolina/TV room and wood flooring. $375,000 Furn.

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. $499,000.

2503 FAIRWAY OAKS – Charming 2BR 2BA villa with super view of Heron Point GC, all on one level. 1 CAR GARAGE, private pool and tennis. $ 375,000 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

LONG COVE – Dean Winesett architectural design with loads of quality, extensive millwork, stone and wood floors, this 3 bed/3.5 ba with loft overlooks the 11th fairway of Long Cove. $499,000

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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 F.

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STATELY CUSTOM BUILT H2Builders Home overlooking the 13th green of the private Golf Club, Every imaginable upgrade. 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + Bonus Room, 4.5 BA’s, + Study. LR w/coffered ceilings, Kitchen opening to a large Family Room. Media Room + upstairs Covered Porch. $899,000

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. $799,000

SPACIOUS LANAI HOME on a private 3/4 Acre Homesite. Model Perfect Home used only as a second home. Island living at its finest. 4 BR’s, 4.5 BA’s. LR & DR. Very open Kitchen, Breakfast and Family Room. Incredible Screened Lanai, Pool, Hot Tub and Rock Waterfall. $739,000

CLASSIC TRADITIONAL HOME overlooking Bear Lake. Island lifestyle at its finest. Covered Porch w/4 Ceiling Fans, Gas Fireplace, Summer Kitchen overlooking the Pool. 5 BR’s, 4.5 BA’s. Beautiful LR & DR. Very open Kitchen/Family Room. Large MBR + light filled Hot Tub Room. $695,000

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IMMACULATE McNAIR BUILT home overlooking a heated free-form Pool and the 13th Fwy of the private Golf Club. Recent updates enhance the quality of this 3 BR, 3 BA home + Study. Beautiful LR & DR. Spacious Kitchen/Family Room. Large MBR. 2 Car Garage w/Golf Cart Garage & epoxy floor. $659,000

SPACIOUS CUSTOM DESIGNED townhome w/a wrap-around 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. $625,000

SPACIOUS IMMACULATE home overlooking the 18th Fwy of Golden Bear. 4 BR’s + large Bonus Room. Beautiful Great Room with hardwood floors. Kitchen w/granite countertops + stainless steel appliances. Master Suite w/elegant Bath. Covered Porch. $599,000

SOUGHT AFTER spacious 4 BR/4 BA Maintenance Free Villa. Perfect Retirement or 2nd Home. Over 3000 SF of pure luxury overlooking the lagoon and 18th Fwy of The Golf Club. Beautiful Great Room, Chef’s Kitchen w/Gas Range. Large private master suite, Private elevator + 2-car garage. $549,000

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ESTATE SALE! Classic Traditional Home overlooking the Lagoon and 13th Fwy of the Nicklaus Course. Custom home built by Johnson and Dulaney. Spacious Rooms. Designer decorated LR & DR. Kitchen opening to Family/Breakfast Room. Master Suite, paneled Study + 3 Car Garage. $524,000

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

NEWLY STAGED! Spacious Home with a panoramic golf view down the 13th Fwy of Golden Bear. 3 BR’s, 3 BA’s t a Bonus Room. Dramatic Great Room with soaring ceilings and large window wall. Screen Porch and much more! $439,000

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. $399,000

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BEAUTIFUL HOME within walking distance to the Port Royal Sound in Hickory Forest. 3 Bedrooms plus an Office. Spacious Living and Dining Room. Brazilian cherry floors. Large Family Room. Private cul-desac street. $399,000

BEAUTIFUL 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome within walking distance to the Shipyard Beach Club and overlooking the golf course. Nicely furnished. Smooth ceilings in Master Bedroom. Heating and Air Conditioning replaced a year ago. $299,000

MOVE -IN READY! Easy bike ride to the beach and close to major shopping. 3 BR’s w/ split-bedroom floor plan. Eat-in-Kitchen, DR & LR w/fireplaces. Large back deck + fully fenced backyard + extended 29’ length Garage & extra parking. $219,000

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

HOMESITES HAMPTON HALL Lot 15 Lynnfield Place . . . . . . $49,500 Lot 267 Farnsleigh Avenue . . . .$149,000 Lot 274 Farnsleigh Avenue . . . .$149,000 Lot 276 Farnsleigh Avenue . . . .$149,000

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Biggest Heritage yet TICKETS NOW ON SALE Tickets for the 45th RBC Heritage can be purchased online at rbeheritage.com or by calling tournament headquarters at 843.671.2448. Ages 15 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Ticket options are: CLUBHOUSE BADGE: $190. Offers access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event. Includes admission to the clubhouse featuring private restrooms and the Heritage Pavilion. Two on-course hospitality venues available with food and beverage for purchase. GROUNDS BADGE: $150. Access to the tournament grounds for all seven days of the event. ARNOLD PALMER PASS: $395. Enhanced ticket booklet grants access to two private entertainment venues. Access to the tournament grounds and clubhouse for all seven days of the event. Admission to two on-course climate controlled venues on holes 15 and 18, Thursday through Sunday. A daily buffet, draft beer, wine and soft drinks included at both venues. Spirits are available for purchase. DAILY TICKETS: Friday and Saturday tickets are priced at $60 each. Thursday and Sunday are $50 each. Access to the tournament grounds. Prices increase $10 per ticket during tournament week. PRACTICE ROUND TICKETS: $35. Access to the practice rounds and Pro-Ams Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of tournament week. Autographs and cameras welcome.

Interactive spectator area, expanded field, new donation program in store for 2013 tournament

NE OF THE PGA TOUR’S BEST PARTIES WILL HAVE THE ULTIMATE HANGOUT SPOT THIS YEAR. RBC Heritage officials used Sponsor Day to announce a new interactive spectator area called the Heritage Lawn for the 2013 tournament. The area will feature the tournament’s first Jumbotron video screen along with concessions, a Grey Goose lounge, several hospitality tents and an expo village. It will be located along the 17th green and 18th tee box, where the CBS Sports compound has traditionally been. “It’s going to be where everybody wants to be,” said Bill Wagner, sales director for the tournament, set for April 15-21 at Harbour Town Golf Links. The Heritage Lawn and several other changes were announced Dec. 3 during the annual Sponsor Day at the Harbour Town Golf Links Conference Center. Another change will be the size of the player field, moving from 132 golfers to 144. The Heritage is one of four invitational tournaments on the PGA Tour and prides itself on smaller, stronger fields. The increase is a result of sweeping changes made to the PGA Tour’s qualifying process. Starting in October, tour cards will be given to the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup points standings. Other golfers will have to qualify through the

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developmental Web.com Tour. Golfers have just 25 events this year to earn points towards next year’s status. To give current players more opportunities to secure tour cards, the Heritage and several other tournaments in 2013 are featuring larger fields. Tournament director Steve Wilmot expects the first two rounds will last an extra hour as a result. “It creates some logistics for us, but we’re certainly going to try to get the best players in the world here,” Wilmot said. “It will be for one year.” Heritage Classic Foundation chairman Simon Fraser also announced a new philanthropic initiative called Heritage Champions Fore Charity. For a minimum donation of $1,000 to the foundation, donors can decide which approved charity the money goes to. The foundation will match 20 percent of the donation, up to $5,000, to the selected charity. “You may already be giving to a local charity, but by teaming up with the Heritage Classic Foundation, your favorite charity will get even more,” Fraser said. “Hopefully our overall charitable impact will grow, it will drive support of the tournament and will be a win-win for everyone.” Donors will also receive special benefits during tournament week, such as tickets to special functions, discount cards and the opportunity to purchase enhanced credentials. The Heritage Classic Foundation

has raised more than $23 million since its inception in 1987. That statistic is a big reason why Boeing has agreed to be a presenting sponsor through 2016. “Our participation here was premised with the fact that we would be contributing to charity,” said John Moloney, senior director for state and local government at Boeing. “You don’t just want to have a golf tournament, you want to contribute to the community. We just don’t want to make airplanes in South Carolina, we want to be part of the community. This tournament allows us a great opportunity to do that.” Boeing, which has an assembly plant in North Charleston, showcased its 787 Dreamliner during a low-altitude flyover of the 18th green during the second round of last year’s tournament. Moloney didn’t promise another flyover this year but did say vice president and general manager Jack Jones is looking into it. Title sponsor RBC Bank was also represented at Sponsor Day. While standing at the podium in front of a sea of plaid, RBC manager for sports brand marketing Matt McGlynn remembered a conference call he had with Wilmot two years ago. “When we first started to talk sponsorship, I proposed to change the tartan to RBC blue,” McGlynn said. “If you listened, you could hear crickets and a tumbleweed roll from my office. It was a firm no. We understand now.” G January 2013

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2013 HERITAGE DETAILS WHAT: 45th RBC Heritage, PGA Tour event WHEN: April 15-21 WHERE: Harbour Town Golf Links, Sea Pines Resort; Hilton Head Island PURSE: $5.8 million. Winner’s share $1,044,000 HISTORY: Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye, in consultation with Jack Nicklaus, in the fall of 1969. Several past champions including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Hale Irwin, Bernhard Langer, Johnny Miller, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Tom Watson and the late Payne Stewart have become enshrined in the World Golf Hall of Fame. CONTRIBUTIONS: More than $23 million has been distributed to those in need throughout South Carolina and Georgia since 1987. In 2012, $1.5 million was distributed to charitable organizations, the arts, medical institutions and for college scholarships. ECONOMIC IMPACT: Each year the RBC Heritage pumps an estimated $82 million into the state of South Carolina’s economy. DEMOGRAPHICS: 55 percent of spectators have an annual income of more than $100,000; 62 percent are 55 or older; 64 percent completed a four-year college degree VOLUNTEER EFFORT: More than 1,200 volunteers work throughout tournament week. ATTENDANCE: An estimated 100,000 people attend the RBC Heritage each year. TELEVISION SCHEDULE: The Golf Channel, Thurs.-Fri., 3-6 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-2:30 p.m.; CBS Sports, Sat.-Sun., 3-6 p.m. SIRIUS/XM SATELLITE RADIO: Channel 146; Thursday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m. * Source: Heritage Classic Foundation

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HAT DO GOLFER TIGER WOODS, ACTOR RAY ROMANO, SINGER ADAM LEVINE AND BOXER SUGAR RAY LEONARD HAVE IN COMMON? “They all have a certain attitude,” golf instructor Hank Haney said. “They all have a certain confidence, a certain work ethic. If you are going to be successful at anything, it doesn’t matter what it is, you have to have that attitude. Believe in yourself. Believe you can do it.” Haney, best known as Woods’ swing coach for six years, has instructed several high-profile athletes and celebrities including Romano, Levine and Leonard on his popular Golf Channel show, “The Haney Project.” His next pupil is the most decorated Olympian in history – retired swimmer Michael Phelps. The fifth season of the show debuts in February. Haney spoke about Phelps, the upcoming season and all things golf during a welcome reception for the fifth annual Hank Haney Invitational on Dec. 7 at the Harbour Town Conference Center. “When we go to play golf, when we go to practice, we go to a beautiful golf course — to a beautiful setting,” Haney said. “We’re here at Harbour Town, one of the most beautiful golf

courses in the world. That’s kind of always been my office. (Phelps’ coach) Bob Bowman told me he showed up at 6:30 in the morning and was there every day for six years, never missing a practice. And he wasn’t standing on the 18th green at Harbour Town. He was looking at the bottom of a pool. It’s incredible the time and effort you have to put in to be great. Nobody is born with it.” Haney used Phelps as an example for students of his locally based Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy, following a dinner and reception honoring seven early college signees. “When (Phelps) is practicing or working on his golf game, he never really gets discouraged about things,” Haney said. “Even if there is just a little progress, he’ll end the day and say, ‘You know what? Baby steps. If I take enough little steps, I’ll get some place.’ That’s the same philosophy that led him to being the greatest Olympian ever.” Haney congratulated the academy’s early signees — Ben Dietrich (South Carolina), Matthew Rushton (Notre Dame), Michael Werenski (Texas A&M), Ayaka Nakayama (Central Florida), Poom Pattaropong (James Madison), Fatin Amin (Tampa) and Olivia Landino (Western Carolina).

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“It’s great to see when players and students accomplish their dreams,” Haney said. “Your dreams can get accomplished, but only if you have a plan. This is obviously the best year we’ve had at our academy.” The International Junior Golf Academy opened in 1995 and has trained more than 2,000 junior golfers from all over the world. Many students have gone on to play collegiate and professional golf, including current LPGA Tour stars In-Kyung Kim, Song-Hee Kim and Shanshan Feng. Haney joined the IJGA in 2007 and lent his name to the business. Full-time students train at Pinecrest Golf Club in Bluffton and attend school at Heritage Academy on Hilton Head Island. On weekends,

students regularly compete on the International Junior Golf Tour and other select American Junior Golf Association events. Haney feels all golfers can improve if given the correct instruction. “I’ve never seen anybody that can’t get better,” he said. “Well, maybe Charles Barkley. I mean, he wasn’t too good. Maybe he’s the one guy. When we first started on my show, he said to me, ‘Hank, the Golf Channel says I have the worst golf swing in the world.’ Then he sat there and thought about it. ‘But they couldn’t have seen everybody in the world.’ I said, ‘I don’t know Charles, they may be right.’” Haney spoke on the importance of managing the game and making the most of the bad days by eliminating penalty strokes, two-chips and threeputts. Golf’s biggest challenge? Playing one shot at a time. “It’s easy to say but it’s hard to do,” he said. “If you find yourself in the mode of looking at the holes coming up or looking back at bad shots, you need to get out of it. Try to string a bunch of shots together where you really play one shot

at a time. When you get off it, start the whole process over again.” He also said it’s normal to be nervous, no matter how much you play. “It’s just human nature,” Haney said. “Actually, you play the game so you can be nervous. You hope that you’re nervous, not just on the first tee, but on the last green on Sunday and you have a chance to win.” In addition to being director of instruction at the HHIJGA, Haney owns and is president of Hank Haney Golf Inc., which owns and operates five golf facilities in Texas. He writes instructional golf articles for Golf Digest, has authored five books and has a video game named after him. Before coaching Woods for six years, his most famous student was two-time major champion winner Mark O’Meara. “I do a lot of teaching seminars to help coaches coach,” Haney said. “They always ask what has been key to achieve the success I’ve achieved. I always tell them the same thing. I’ve been a really hard trier. If you try really hard and stay after it, you can achieve great things.” G

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The Sea Pines dredging project is the brave new world of environmental protection.

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OTHING STAYS THE SAME IN NATURE. Whether in the melting ice sheets of Greenland, the erupting volcanoes of Hawaii, or the salt marshlands fringing Hilton Head Island’s western flank, change is the nature of nature. See for yourself: Visit Harbour Town Yacht Basin or, for an even more dramatic example, South Beach Marina during a low tide. Where did all the water go? Where did all that mud come from? THE CALIBOGUE CONVEYOR BELT When you fly into the Hilton Head Island Airport, you can see it. The flat, olivine waters in Calibogue Sound are stained with serpentine streams of tannish-gray matter. This suspended clay, tiny soil particles eroded from stream banks, farm fields and hillsides in Jasper and eastern Beaufort Counties. Not to be depressing, but in nature, all things eventually go downhill. Or in the case of sediment: downstream. The flow of tidal, waterborne sediment continues year after year, ton by ton, until it encounters an obstacle. In the verdant salt marsh, tall cord grass intercepts the sediment, which settles, making a pluff-mud bed where the marsh vegetation can sprout and spread on the inshore flanks of Hilton Head Island and neighboring barrier islands. This is the way of the tidelands, and for thousands of years it continued unabated.

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the hole. The faster you dug, the faster the slurry of sand and water invaded. Finally you gave up the fight. You can’t fight sedimentation. Perhaps there is a message here. It’s not clear who dug the first big hole on Hilton Head Island. Perhaps it was Joseph Lawton’s Gullah slaves who, using only mules and hand tools, excavated his 50 acres of Boggy Gut rice fields in the 1840s. There is scant evidence than Lawton ever harvested Carolina Gold in this basin, but it might have been the first example of dredging. Most of those fields have filled with soil and vegetation over the years, illustrating the first rule of dredging: If you dig a hole, it will fill in. Pioneer developer Charles Fraser was related to Lawton. A good researcher, Fraser must have studied the rice field experiment and, taking a good look around the 5,280 acres of maritime forest, swamp, and salt marsh in Sea Pines, opted to dig more holes. In Sea Pines, these holes became scenic “lagoons” that also lowered groundwater, improved drainage and provided scenic views for the homes that sprouted up in what had recently been swamp. The excavated soil was spread to establish new building pads for homes, commer-

cial sites, fairways, and greens. More people moved to Sea Pines, and they too wanted more valuable waterfront property and an enticing resort life. The trend appealed in other developments — Palmetto Dunes, Shipyard, Port Royal Plantation. The bulldozers got to work, and thus was born the second rule: Dredging leads to more dredging.

THE MARINA ERA In the late 1960s, Charles Fraser envisioned a new trend for Sea Pines: marina villages by Calibogue Sound. Now, remember that this was the era before the U.S. Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and any kind of public wetlands protection. The Sea Pines planners drew out designs for South Beach Marina and Village in Braddock Cove, at the very tip of Sea Pines and an area of strong Calibogue Sound currents — which, we remember, transport tons of sediment every day. The marina opened in the early ’70s. Shops and restaurants opened, commercial boat slips sold, and homes sprung up atop the crystalline white sand dredged from salt marsh creeks. Harbour Town was a Fraser dream born of his travels to Mediterranean port villages. Sea

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Pines dredged the yacht basin from a small inlet and the sandy edges of salt marsh — now the 18th green of the renowned Harbour Town Golf Links. Salved by exquisite water views and ready access to Calibogue Sound, soaring property values, great golf, an iconic playground, and family fun, Harbour Town and its marina rightfully became the go-to attraction on Hilton Head Island.

GOETHE’S SECRET In 1797, the great German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote the haunting poem called The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. The story tells of a young apprentice who, without full training, attempts to use his master’s powerful magic without full knowledge of the consequences. He soon causes a flood and is clueless about how to stop it. At the last desperate minute, the great wizard returns and turns back the water. The moral of the story: Don’t mess with things you can’t control.

That’s the third, and most important, rule. The dredged Harbour Town Yacht Basin and South Beach Marina have naturally accumulated so much sediment that navigation is limited. At low tide, it’s nearly impossible. This is a broadside to Hilton Head Island’s resort-residential economy that floats on water view and access. So, were the marinas located in the wrong place? Yes — Calibougue Sound is a sediment freight train, and the inland marinas are like open doors, inviting in tons of suspended silt, clay, and sand that settles and shallows the water. Can Sea Pines afford to abandon these marinas? Of course not. They are gateways to the quality of life on Hilton Head Island. Can these marinas be dredged and saved without harming the environment? Join me next month in this column and we’ll find out! M

“So were the marinas located in the wrong place? Yes — Calibougue Sound is a sediment freight train, and the inland marinas are like open doors, inviting in tons of suspended silt, clay, and sand that settles and shallows the water.”

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FESTIVALS MLK Celebration Weekend: Jan. 17-21. As part of this year’s celebration, the MLK Celebration Committee will hold a community worship service at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Queen Chapel AME Church, a community service day from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Jan 19 at All Saints Episcopal Church, and a daylong march and celebration from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 21 starting at Hilton Head Island High School. 843-681-3881 Hilton Head Monthly’s Readers’ Choice Awards Party: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Want to know more? There’s a giant teaser to the immediate right of this paragraph. You can’t miss it. www.hiltonheadmonthly.com Hilton Head Snow Day: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 26 at Shelter Cove Community Park. The Island Rec Center proudly presents the annual snow day with real snow, carnival games, blow-up rides and bounce houses. Admission is $10 for children ages 2-18 and free for adults. Concessions sold separately. All proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund. www.islandreccenter.org Uncork the Festival: 6-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Beach House. One of the most popular pre-events for the 2013 Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, this year’s Uncork the Festival features a brand-new event: grape stomping. Teams of two will compete, with each team comprised of at least one “I Love Lucy” look-alike member. The team that produces the most grape juice wins money to be donated to their favorite charity. First prize is $300, second prize is $200 Continues on page 114 >> 112

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Continued from page 112 and third prize is $100. There will also be a bonus $100 cash prize awarded to the team with the most people’s choice votes for the best “I Love Lucy” lookalike. Beyond the competition, Uncork invites attendees to bring a special bottle they’ve been holding on to and share with like-minded connoisseurs. 843-812-5802 or www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com/uncork.html Bluffton Rotary annual oyster roast: 5-8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Bluffton Oyster Park, 63 Wharf Street, Bluffton. The Bluffton Rotary brings back its most delicious festival of the year, with fresh roasted local oysters, homemade chili, bratwurst, and more, with music by Lowcountry Boil. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door, proceeds benefit local charities. www.blufftonrotary.org Chamber Restaurant Week: Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Chamber Restaurant Week has become one of the area’s most popular weeks for dining out and trying new restaurants. Modeled after successful culinary events in New York and other cities, more than 50 member restaurants will offer special prix-fixe multi-course menus for Lowcountry diners. See “Where to Eat” for details, page 128. www.hiltonheadchamber.org

Volunteers in Medicine Soup Challenge: 12-2:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. More than 20 of the area’s best chefs provide soups for tasting and judging, plus culinary displays and live music. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Proceeds benefit the VIM clinic. 843-681-6612 ext. 235, or www.vimclinic.org

THE ARTS Society of Bluffton Artists 19th Annual Judged Show: Jan. 1-7 at the SoBA Gallery in Bluffton. A variety of paintings and three-dimensional art will be judged by acclaimed artists Linda Rorer from Hilton Head Island and Linda Sheppard from Beaufort. The public is invited for refreshments at the gallery. 843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com Eyes on the Lowcountry: Jan. 7-Feb. 3 at the SoBA Gallery in Bluffton. The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “Eyes on the Lowcountry,” a collection of photographs by two accomplished artists, Tom Korbutt and Wes Grady. Both men are members of various local, regional and national camera clubs. An artists reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 13 at the gallery. 843-757-6586 or sobagallery.com

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Bald Eagles in South Carolina: 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Tom Murphy, a retired biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and principal investigator for the bald eagle program for 33 years, will share his knowledge of the natural history of bald eagles in the Lowcountry. Once nearly extinct in the state, this presentation will cover the successes and difficulties in recovering and maintaining bald eagles in South Carolina. Different factors contributed to the decimation of the national bird; however, these spectacular predators were taken off the Endangered Species list in 2007, and are now a common sight in the Lowcountry. Learn how our national bird became an endangered species, about the efforts that helped bring them back, and what we can do to secure their future. Cost to attend is $7 per person and reservations are required. 843-689-6767, ext. 223

ON STAGE Lefty Williams Band: 10 p.m. Jan. 18 at The Smokehouse. Born without a right arm from the elbow down, Lefty Williams is an inspiration currently touring with a blues-infused southern rock band. See page 120 for our interview.

OUTDOORS Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear Run: 10 a.m. Jan. 1 at Buckwalter Place. The 6th Annual Publix Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K will feature a new course that will take participants through Buckwalter Place down both the Buckwalter and Bluffton Parkways. A percentage of proceeds from The Publix Bluffton New Year’s Day Polar Bear 5K will benefit Palmetto Animal League and Bluffton Fins Swim Team. www.bearfootsports.com

Publix Hilton Head Island Half Marathon 10K & 5K: 8 a.m. Jan. 9 at Jarvis Creek Park. The Publix Hilton Head Half Marathon features a scenic certified course that is fast and flat and takes participants through two parks and over Broad Creek. The half marathon features all standard male and female divisions including men’s clydesdale and women’s filly divisions, as well as master and grand master. Gift cards and unique awards will be presented to the top three overall male, male master’s, female and female master’s finishers. Additionally, the top three in each age category will also receive unique awards. 843-757-8520, or www.bearfoot sports.com. Continues on page 116 >> January 2013

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MEETINGS American Association of University Women meeting: 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute classroom at Pineland Station. Andrea Sisino, director, will speak on “OLLI Programs: Present and Future.” 843-681-4062 Hilton Head Island Ski Club meeting: 5-7 p.m. Jan. 11 at Alligator Grill in Park Plaza. Happy hour prices with discounted dinner optional, members, skiers, and nonskiers invited. 843-681-4181 Princess Warriors fundraiser: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 12 at Central Church on Hilton Head Island. The Princess Warriors are a nonprofit Christian woman’s group which is raising money for a mission trip to Tanzania. The fundraising event will feature speeches by Joni Vanderslice, Jennifer Payne and Melissa Jones, plus live worship music. The warriors are asking for a tax deductible donation of any amount over $20. 843-290-9201 or brigstock@hargray.com

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Palmetto Quilt Guild Meeting: 1 p.m. Jan. 17 at Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort. Jeanne Sullivan will present an “Up Close and Personal Look at Baltimore Album quilts and blocks.” Guests are welcome for a $5 visit fee. Come early and socialize. 843-757-2613 or www.palmettoquiltguild.org

BUSINESS Business After Hours: 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 17 at The Beach House. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours will be held at The Beach House - A Holiday Inn Resort. Enjoy a great evening of casual networking, great food, and complimentary beer and wine along with great door prizes and more. The cost to attend is $10 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers. www.hiltonheadchamber.org Chamber Young Professionals Group: 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Cork’s Wine Bar in Bluffton. The popular networking group for the 40-andunder set, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, is a great opportunity to meet with business colleagues in a casual setting. www.hiltonheadchamber.org.

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EDUCATIONAL America’s World to Lose (or Not!): 10 a.m. Jan. 4 at First Presbyterian Church. The World Affairs Council of Hilton Head presents Michael Moran, who will address how the United States remains the world’s most powerful nation and its most innovative and dynamic economy. But the country has reached a dangerous moment common to all dominant nations. Cost is $10 for guests of World Affairs Council members, $15 for others. Reservations required. 843-384-6758 or wachhi@gmail.com Financial Peace University: 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 7 at Providence Presbyterian Church. Too many bills and not enough money? Providence Presbyterian Church will present the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University. The nine weeks include several different financial topics, from saving to cash flow planning and charitable giving. The cost is $100 per family unit for lifetime membership and all materials. Child care can be available. 843-842-5673 or JDPatton@aol.com Photography 101: 7 p.m. Wednesday starting Jan. 16 at The LENS in Pineland Station on Hilton Head Island. The Camera Club of Hilton Head is offering five 1.5-hour sessions, teaching the basics of photography, including camera buttons and controls, exposure, composition, and post-processing. It is intended for beginners and open to the general public. An SLR or mirrorless camera is recommended. Class size limited to 15, cost is $50 for members and $75 for nonmembers. 734-274-1796 or www.cchhi.org/ course-signup.html

Genealogy workshops: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 30 at Heritage Library. If you’re just starting family research, this is the class for you. Veteran Genealogist Nancy Burke will introduce attendees to the fascinating field of genealogy and its unique nomenclature, plus equip students with the necessary research techniques. Reservations suggested. Cost to attend is $40 members/$45 nonmembers. 843-686-6560

VISIT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY Little bookworms: 11 a.m. Tuesdays and 2 p.m. Wednesdays at Bluffton Library. Free stories, songs, poems and giggles for ages 3-5 years old. Themes are “Let it snow” (Jan. 8,9), “Ppp penguins!” (Jan 15,16), “Bears. Oh my!” (Jan. 22, 23), and “Ready, set go – transportation.” (Jan. 29,30). 843-255-6510 or wpurdy@bcgov.net Bookstars: 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Bluffton Library. Free stories and activities about favorite characters for independent listeners ages 4 and up. Themes are Fancy Nancy Party (Jan. 9), Magical Party (Jan. 16), SkippyJon Jones Party (Jan. 23) and Olivia Party (Jan. 30). 843-255-6510 or wpurdy@bcgov.net Wee Read: 11 a.m. Thursdays at Bluffton Library. Free stories, rhymes, music, activities and socialization for 0-3-year-olds and their adult caregiver designed to promote reading readiness skills and early literacy. Wee Read is made possible through a grant from the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. 843-255-6510 or wpurdy@bcgov.net

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Continued from page 117 Board Game Club: 2-4 p.m. Fridays at Bluffton Library. Beat the January blahs with fun and games. Bring the family, or challenge your friends to board games. All ages welcome. 843-255-6510 or wpurdy@bcgov.net Bedtime Stories: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at Panera Bread Café. Bedtime stories moves back to Panera Bread Café. Children are invited to bring their jammies and a stuffed toy. There will be stories, songs, poems, and lots of fun. Everyone gets cookies and a special take-home goody bag. For children 8 years old and younger. The event is free, but registration is required. 843-255-6510 or wpurdy@bcgov.net Friends of the Hilton Head Library - Movie and discussion: 2 p.m. Jan. 17, 24 and 31 at Hilton Head Branch Library. The library will present a movie followed by a discussion. A donation of $3 from nonmembers of friends is welcomed. All donations are used to support the Hilton Head Library. Call for movie listing. 843-255-6500 Book Break Book Review: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at Hilton Head Branch Library. Reviewer Bill Bodoh reviews “Savannah Grey: A Tale of Antebellum Georgia.” The talks in the Book Break program are open to the public. A donation of $3 from nonmembers of friends is welcomed. All donations are used to support the Hilton Head Library. 843-255-6500 Book Break Book Review: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 30 at Hilton Head Branch Library. Reviewer J. Franklin Long reviews Colin Powell’s “It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership.” The talks in the Book Break program are open to the public. A donation of $3 from nonmembers of friends is welcomed. All donations are used to support the Hilton Head Library. 843-255-6500 118

SAVE THE DATE Chamber Ball: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Fine dining, dancing and entertainment at the annual event honoring the outstanding individuals and organizations that make a difference in our community. 843-785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber. org Children’s Relief Fund Straight from the Heart Gala: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. See sidebar, page 119. 843-681-7668 or email rfotia333@ yahoo.com The Hilton Head Heart Ball: Feb. 9 at The Hilton Head Island Westin Resort & Spa. www.heart.org God’s Gift for God’s Children: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Bluffton. 843-757-4774 The Hilton Head Bridal Show: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 10 at The Hilton Head Island Westin Resort & Spa. www.hiltonheadmonthly.com “Hearts Afire!”: 7 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hilton Head Island High School Visual and Performing Arts Center. 843-706-9877 or www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com Beaufort International Film Festival: Feb 17-23 in Beaufort. www.beaufortfilmsociety.org Business Expo: Feb. 26-27 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-785-3673 or hiltonheadchamber. org Jewels and Jeans Fundraiser: 6-9 p.m. March 2 at The Country Club of Hilton Head. 843-322-2306

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Every child is special Straight from the heart fundraiser to support the Children’s Relief Fund. BY KAREN CERRATI

or the past 21 years, ever since Rose Fotia decided to help the special needs children of this community, the Children’s Relief Fund has made a difference. Funded solely through contributions, without any paid staff or office expense, then and now, the Children’s Relief Fund has helped disabled children lead lives filled with joy and purpose. Among the many programs supported by Children’s Relief Fund last year: Special Olympics, Fishing with Friends, Heroes on Horseback, Cinderella Fella Ball (a

prom for special needs teenagers), summer challenge camps, art and music programs. CRF also funds various therapies and special equipment for children and their families, as well as support for special education teachers and funding for two scholarships. Straight from the Heart, the only fundraiser for the Children’s Relief Fund, will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Marriott on Hilton Head Island. This 17th annual Valentine Dinner Dance includes live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres, dinner with wine, as well as music by Ascension, a wellknown dance band from Atlanta.

IF YOU GO What: Straight from the Heart Gala Where: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. When: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9 With: Dancing, auctions, dinner and music by Ascension Cost: $125 Details: 843-681-7668 or rfotia 333@yahoo.com

Cost to attend is $125. For more information on this amazing event, contact Rose Fotia at 6817668 or email rfotia333@yahoo. com.

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Musician Jason “Lefty” Williams turned a disability on its ear.

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ne-armed guitarist Jason “Lefty” Williams, who makes his Hilton Head debut Friday, Jan. 18th, at the Smokehouse, admits he’s got a disability of sorts. “Well, I definitely can’t whistle,” said Williams, an Atlanta-area native born without an arm below his right elbow due to a birth defect. He started playing when he was just 4 years old after falling in love with the sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Lynard Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers Band that echoed through his house. “My father was a guitar player and I started out using a prosthetic,” he said, “but it was uncomfortable so I got rid of it and came up with my own (custom) harness that allowed me the freedom to strum and pick without any discomfort.” Williams played in bands through high school while working various jobs, including a latter stint as an instructor at the Atlanta Institute of Music. He became a full-time touring musician and band leader about 20 years ago. Now, at age 38, he’s on the road nearly 200 days a year and has performed in the Virgin Islands and

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as far north at New York, recording a pair of independent albums and currently polishing a third release that reflects his ongoing affinity for classic southern rock and soulful R&B. “It’s really heavy rock ‘n’ roll, the stuff I grew up with, and I’m getting back to some of my roots,” said the gruff-voiced singer and songwriter who has developed an expanding cult following. “It’s been great to start pulling into towns and hearing people come up and say, ‘Man, I’ve been really looking forward to hearing you play’ … that always just floors me.” Williams’ current band, a fourpiece featuring a second guitarist, focuses on his own tunes, but he’s not averse to tossing out a few wellknown cover songs, maybe even a bit of Metallica or Led Zeppelin. “We do maybe 90 percent originals but we also do a couple of covers every set,” he says. “We just want people to get excited and have a good time, and if they’re having fun we’re ready to take it to the max. “I’ve never looked at myself as having a disability,” he continued. “It’s just the way I was born and there’s nothing I’ve ever wanted to do but play. And a great song still gets me off.” M

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MONDAY The Jazz Corner: Whitley Deputy and Eddie Wilson salute Ray Charles Jan. 14, 21, 28 Kingfisher: Tableside magic with Joseph the Magician. Salty Dog Cafe: Anneliza’s Kidz music at 7 and 8 p.m. San Miguel’s: Chris Jones TUESDAY Big Bamboo Café: Tom “Vegas” Vicario plays the classics at 9 p.m. The Jazz Corner: Closed Jan. 1, Gina Rene and Bob Masteller’s All-Star Quartet, Jan. 15, 22, 29 Salty Dog Cafe: Live music from Bruce Crichton plus Anneliza’s Kidz music at 7 and 8 p.m. San Miguel’s: David Marshall Shelter Cove Harbour: Shannon Tanner, 6:30 p.m. Station 300 & Zeppelin’s Bar & Grill: Target the Band, 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY Big Bamboo Cafe: Reggae at 10 p.m. The Jazz Corner: The Bobby Ryder Quartet, Jan. 16, 30, The Earl Williams Quartet, Jan. 23 Kingfisher: Acoustic favorites from Pete Carroll at 6 p.m. Red Fish: John Brackett Trio 7:30 p.m. Salty Dog Cafe: Dave Kemmerly from 6-10 p.m. and magician Gary Maurer San Miguel’s: Mike Korbar Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. THURSDAY Big Bamboo Café: Jack The Jammer 6:30-9:30 p.m. also Thursday, open mic night with Phil Mullins, 10 p.m. Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): Jim Davidson 7-10 p.m. Ela’s Blu Water Grille: 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Dean St. Hilaire and island artists.

Electric Piano: The Tommy Sims Guitar Show headlines Pinnacle Vodka ladies night, with $3 off all Pinnacle Vodka drinks. The Jazz Corner: Lavon and Louise (closed Jan. 10) Kingfisher: Light rock by David Wingo at 6:30 p.m. Salty Dog Cafe: Dave Kemmerly from 6-10 p.m. and magician Gary Maurer San Miguel’s: Eric Daubert Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. Smokehouse: Whitley Deputy and the B-Town Project, 10 p.m. FRIDAY Big Bamboo: The Beagles play the Beatles from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bistro Mezzaluna: Target Band at 8 p.m. Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): Mike Korbar 7-10 p.m. Electric Piano: Sterlin & Shuvette (Jan. 11), Dueline Pianos with Sterlin Colvin and Dallas Reese (Jan 18, 25). The Jazz Corner: Aaron Weinstein with Bob Alberty and Frank Duvall (Jan. 4), The Noel Freidline Trio with Mitch Seekins salute Tony Bennett (Jan. 11), The All Stars of Swing and Big Band Sounds (Jan. 18), Heartmony 3 (Jan. 25) and Bob James with Howard Paul (Feb. 1) Kingfisher: Earl Williams Band playing jazz and blues at 6 p.m. Salty Dog Cafe: Live music from Dave Kemmerly plus Anneliza’s Kidz music at 7 and 8 p.m. San Miguel’s: David Marshall Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. Smokehouse: Lefty Williams Band, Jan. 18. See our interview, opposite.

SATURDAY Big Bamboo: Reid Richmond, 10 p.m. Captain Woody’s (Bluffton): Jordan Ross 7-10 p.m. Electric Piano: The Simpson Brothers with happy hour from 8-9 p.m. The Jazz Corner: Aaron Weinstein with Bob Alberty and Frank Duvall (Jan. 5), The Noel Freidline Trio with Mitch Seekins salute Tony Bennett (Jan. 12), The All Stars of Swing and Big Band Sounds (Jan. 19), Heartmomy 3 (Jan. 26) and Bob James with Howard Paul (Feb. 2) Mellow Mushroom: Karaoke on Hilton Head Salty Dog Café: Dave Kemmerly 5-9 p.m. San Miguel’s: Tommy Sims Santa Fe Cafe: Reymundo Elias from 7-10 p.m. Shelter Cove Harbour: Shannon Tanner, 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY The Jazz Corner: Deas Guyz, plus Dixieland Jam from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 27 Kingfisher: Tableside magic with Joseph the Magician Salty Dog Cafe: Dave Kemmerly from 6-10 p.m. and magician Gary Maurer San Miguel’s: Kirk O’Leary

Sterlin Colivin plays the Electric Piano with Shuvette Jan. 11 and Dallas Reese Jan. 18 and 25

Events listed subject to change To have your live music and nightlife offerings published in Monthly, email schedule for the coming month to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com January 2013

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GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM AND ROASTED GARLIC PIZZAS INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

4 LARGE PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, STEMMED AND GILLS SCRAPED OUT 4 HEIRLOOM TOMATO SLICES, 1/3 INCH THICK 4 TABLESPOONS ROASTED GARLIC PUREE ½ CUP RICOTTA CHEESE ¼ CUP PLUS 4 TABLESPOONS PARMESAN CHEESE, GRATED 4-6 FRESH BASIL LEAVES, SHREDDED OLIVE OIL

DIRECTIONS Preheat broiler. Stir ricotta and Parmesan cheeses together, set aside. Season tomato slices with salt and pepper, set aside. Brush the insides of the mushrooms with olive oil. Place gill-side-up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Broil 3-5 minutes until tender and the edges begin to soften. Assemble pizzas – sprinkle basil in each mushroom, top with a tomato slice, and spread roasted garlic on top of tomato. Divide ricotta cheese mixture over each tomato slice, spreading to cover. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Parmesan over each mushroom, return to oven and broil (watching closely) for another 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and browned OVEN ROASTED SALMON WITH A TARRAGON, CHIVE MUSTARD SAUCE INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4 ⅓ CUP GREEK YOGURT ¼ CUP SPICY BROWN MUSTARD 3 TABLESPOONS FRESH TARRAGON, CHOPPED 3 TABLESPOONS FRESH CHIVES, CHOPPED 1 TABLESPOON LIGHT BROWN SUGAR 1 TABLESPOON LEMON JUICE 1 2-POUND PIECE OF SALMON – ABOUT 1 ½ INCHES THICK

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 450ºF. Place salmon, skin side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Whisk yogurt, mustard, tarragon, chives, sugar and lemon juice in a bowl. Spread half of the sauce over salmon and roast until opaque in center — figure on 9 minutes per inch of fish. When ready to serve, cut salmon in pieces and serve with remaining mustard sauce. Note: Power up this meal more by adding steamed asparagus and Brussel sprouts with a balsamic reduction.

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Power eating Start the New Year with power, both in your resolutions and in your food.

F YOU’RE ONE OF THE 45 PERCENT OF AMERICANS THAT MAKE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, THEN YOU’RE PROBABLY ONE OF THE 49 PERCENT OF THAT 45 PERCENT THAT FAIL IN KEEPING THEM. JUST SAYING, THE OLD MAXIM RINGS TRUE: A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION IS SOMETHING THAT GOES IN ONE YEAR AND OUT THE OTHER. I’m in that 45 percent and 49 percent. Now some of the reasons for all this infallible failing, according to Chrissy Scivicque, contributing writer at Forbes, is that you forget why you decided to make that resolution in the first place and you lose motivation or you take on too much too fast. When I read that article, I laughed out loud and looked to see if my mug shot was there with a guilty stamp across my forehead. Well here’s where I’m going with all of this. In November, with the help of the American Heart Association, I wrote about staying “heart healthy,” beginning with baby steps that you could incorporate into your everyday life. And for once, I took my own advice rather than just spewing it out to everyone else (ooh, possibly

another resolution for oneself). So when Barry (a.k.a boss man editor) talked to me about our Power Issue and gearing my column to “power foods” I jumped all over it – perfect way to start the New Year. I’m not a nutritionist and don’t pretend to be anything close. I do watch what I eat, shop the peripheries of the grocery store, limit my red meat intake and pretty much have Michael Pollan’s Food Rules – An Eater’s Manual in the forefront of my mind when I hit the aisles with my shopping cart. Pollan’s the one who said, among other clever quotes, “If it came from a plant eat it, if it was made in a plant, don’t.” So I did some research and looked for the foods that had the most “power” and picked out a few popular, easy to find ingredients (that particularly appealed to me) and came up with a few “power recipes” to start the New Year. My resolution? To consciously incorporate more power foods into my life and diet. As this requires eating, I don’t think I’ll have much of a problem sticking to this one, and won’t be in that 49 percent this year. It’s an easy resolution to keep! We all have to eat and all like big tastes. As Oprah said, “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” M

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DARK CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI INGREDIENTS | MAKES 20-24 COOKIES

1 ¾ CUPS FLOUR 2/3 CUP UNSWEETENED SPECIAL DARK COCOA POWDER 2 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER PINCH OF SALT 1 ¼ CUPS SUGAR 12 OUNCES BITTERSWEET OR SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE PIECES ½ CUP SLIVERED ALMONDS, ROUGHLY CHOPPED 4 LARGE EGGS 2 TEASPOONS VANILLA

PIZZA POWER The portobello mushrooms provide selenium, which operates in DNA repair in the body and also helps the body produce its own antioxidants.

PESCATARIAN POWER The omega-3 fats in salmon help boost your brain power and ease joint inflamation, while fish oil has been found to improve vision.

POMEGRANATE POWER Punicalagins, compounds found in pomegranates, lower cholesterol, blood pressure and help break up heart blockage.

For more information on “POWER FOODS” check out these websites: www.hearthealthyonline.com www.wholeliving.com

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325ºF. Set rack in the middle of oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Add the sugar, chocolate, almonds and stir well to combine. Whisk the eggs and vanilla together in a separate bowl. Add eggs to flour mixture using a spatula to stir and form a dough (the dough will be very stiff and sticky). Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface and press together. Flour your hands, divide dough in half and roll into logs the length of the baking pan – transfer to pans and press down to flatten logs. Bake until they feel firm when pressed with a finger and each has risen and spread - approximately 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on pans. When completely cooled, use a serrated knife to slice the logs diagonally, return cookies to pans, cut side up and bake up to 20 minutes longer until biscotti is dry and crisp. Store in a container with a tight-fitting lid. VANILLA RICOTTA MOUSSE WITH POMEGRANATE ARILS INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4 1 15-OUNCE CONTAINER RICOTTA CHEESE 1 TABLESPOON VANILLA ⅓ CUP POWDERED SUGAR ½ CUP WHIPPING CREAM 4 OUNCES FRESH POMEGRANATE ARIL

DIRECTIONS Whip cream, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl using a hand mixer until soft peaks form. On low speed add the ricotta; continue to beat until mixture is smooth. Fold in arils, reserving some for garnish. Spoon into wine glasses and serve with dark chocolate biscotti.

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MICHAEL ANTHONY’S The elegance of Italy comes to the island in the form of this mouthwatering margerita flatbread. 37 New Orleans Rd., 785-6272 PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

HILTON HEAD NORTH END

ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY: Soups, salads and sandwiches. 45 Pembroke Drive. 342-2253. bld BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA: Authentic New York-style pizza and dinners. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 689-5560. ld CAROLINA CAFÉ: Lowcountry cuisine. The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 6814000, ext. 7045. bld CHART HOUSE: Seafood, steaks and more. 2 Hudson Road. 342-9066. ld CRAZY CRAB (NORTH END): 104 William Hilton Parkway. 681-5021. www.thecrazycrab. com. ld DRAGON EXPRESS: Chinese take-out. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 681-5191. ld DYE’S GULLAH FIXIN’S: Authentic Gullah country cooking; catering available. Pineland Station. 681-8106. ld 124

OLD FORT PUB: Fine dining and spectacular views. 65 Skull Creek Drive in Hilton Head Plantation. 681-2386. www.oldfortpub.com. ds

FANCY Q SUSHI BAR & GRILL : 435 William Hilton Parkway 342-6626. ld

Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 681-8425. lebistromediterranean.com. d

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH END): 95 Mathews Drive. 342-8808. bld

LITTLE CHRIS CAFE: Deli sandwiches, salads, omelettes and 430 William Hilton Parkway. 785-2233. bld

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Steaks and more. 20 Hatton Place. 681-4329. ld

MAIN STREET CAFÉ: Pub-style dishes, seafood. 1411 Main Street Village. 689-3999. hiltonheadcafe.com. lds

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI: Breakfast plates, salads, sandwiches and more. 95 Mathews Drive. 342-4472. bl

MANGIAMO!: Pizza, Italian fare, take-out and delivery. 2000 Main Street. 682-2444. www. hhipizza.com. ld

REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR (NORTH END): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 95 Mathews Drive. 681-4153. reilleyshiltonhead.com. ldso

FRANKIE BONES: Reminiscent of Chicago/ New York in the 1950s and 1960s. Mondays: Double Down Mondays. Tuesdays: Ladies’ Night. Thursdays: Flip Night. Fridays: Late night happy hour. Saturdays: Flip Night. Sundays: All-night happy hour. 1301 Main Street. 682-4455. www.frankieboneshhi.com. lds FRENCH BAKERY: Authentic French pastries, breads, lunch items. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. 342-5420. frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com. bl HUDSON’S ON THE DOCKS: 1 Hudson Road. 681-2772. www.hudsonsonthedocks.com. ld IL CARPACCIO: Authentic northern Italian cuisine and brick-oven pizzas. 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station. www.ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. 342-9949. ld LE BISTRO MEDITERRANEAN: 430 William

MI TIERRA (HILTON HEAD): 160 William Hilton Parkway in Fairfield Square. 342-3409. ld MUNCHIES: Ice creams, wraps, sandwiches, paninis and salads. Offers a $5 after-school meal for students from 2:30-4:30 p.m. daily, and readymade lunches. 1407 Main Street. 785-3354. ld NEW YORK CITY PIZZA: New York-style pizza, pasta and more. 45 Pembroke Dr. 689-2222. ld OKKO: Hibachi, Thai cuisine, sushi bar and cocktail lounge. 95 Mathews Drive. 341-3377. ld

KINGFISHER | 785-4442

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B Breakfast l UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL: Burgers, seafood and salads with waterfront views. 18 Simmons Road in Broad Creek Marina. 681-3625. ld WISEGUYS STEAKS: Contemporary twist on the classic American steakhouse. 1513 Main Street. 842-8866. www.wiseguyshhi.com. do

IL CARPACCIO | 342-9949 SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE: Fresh seafood, raw bar and American favorites. Sunset views. Thurs: Sunset reggae party. 397 Squire Pope Road. 681-3663. www.skullcreekboathouse.com. do STARBUCKS: 430 William Hilton Parkway in Pineland Station, Hilton Head Island. 689-6823. STREET MEET: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; Daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. www. streetmeethhi.com. ldo SUNSET GRILLE: Upscale dining, unforgettable views. 43 Jenkins Island Road. 689-6744. ldos

HUDSON’S ON THE DOCKS 681-2772

TAILGATOR’S: Traditional pub food in a sports bar atmosphere. Pineland Station. 368-7022. ld TAPAS: Small dishes served tapas-style. 95 Mathews Drive, Suite B5, Hilton Head Island. 681-8590. www.tapashiltonhead.com. d TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA: 35 Main Street. Tasty pizzas you finish at home. Offering an expanded lunchtime menu. 681-2900, www. tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld TURTLES BEACH BAR & GRILL: Lowcountry fare with a Caribbean twist. Live nightly entertainment. 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 681-4000. ldo

YUMMY HOUSE: Authentic Chinese food, buffet, free delivery. 2 Southwood Park Drive. 681-5888. www.yummyhousehiltonhead.com. ld

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ALEXANDER’S: Steak, seafood, desserts. 76 Queens Folly Road. 785-4999. www.alexandersrestaurant.com. ld ALFRED’S: European-trained executive chef Alfred Kettering offers up continental and German cuisine. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, Hilton Head Island. 341-3117. alfredsofhiltonhead.com. D ARTHUR’S: Sandwiches, salads. Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes. 785-1191. L

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BALI HAI FAMILY RESTAURANT: Pacific Rim cuisine with Southern flair. Open 5 p.m. 7 days a week. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 842-0084. d BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS AND PIZZA: Located inside Palmetto Dunes’ Robert Trent Jones course, Big Jim’s offers up Southern dishes, burgers, pizzas and more. 785-1165. ld BISTRO 17: French cuisine with harbor views. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. bistro17hhi.com. ld BONEFISH: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 3413772. ld CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL: 14 Folly Field Drive 785-5007. ld CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT: Breakfast buffet, lunch a la carte. Oceanside at Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8488. bl COCO’S ON THE BEACH: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 842-2626. cocosonthebeach.com. ld CAFÉ STREET TROPEZ: Seafood favorites, continental style. 841 William Hilton Parkway. 7857425. www.cafesttropezofhiltonhead.com. ldo

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FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE: Italian and European cuisine. 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 842-8200. www.florascafeofhiltonhead.com. d

OLD OYSTER FACTORY: 101 Marshland Road. 681-6040. www.oldoysterfactory.com. d PAZZO: Italian cafe and bakery. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 8429463. ld

FUDDRUCKERS: 2A Shelter Cove Lane. 6865161. ld

OLD OYSTER FACTORY | 681-6040 COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR: Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, seafood and steaks. Open 4 p.m.2 a.m. Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. 842-0043 do CONROY’S: Signature restaurant of author Pat Conroy features seafood, steaks and ocean views. Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 686-8499. ds ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE: Seafood, Steak & Style. The dining ambiance offers a waterfront, pleasantly casual and intimate garden patio. Chef Chris Cohen offers the freshest seafood on Hilton Head. 1 Shelter Cove Lane. 785-3030, www.elasgrille. com. ld

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GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes. 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-4144. giuseppispizza.com. ld HAROLD’S DINER: Full breakfast and lunch menu. 641 William Hilton Parkway. 842-9292. bl HH PRIME: Fine aged prime steaks, fresh seafood, large wine selection. Hilton Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 3418058. blds JAMAICA JOE’Z BEACH BAR: Hilton Head Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 842-0044. KINGFISHER SEAFOOD, PASTA AND STEAKHOUSE: Award-winning chef creates fresh seafood, pasta and steaks with a breathtaking water view and Mediterranean decor. Early Bird specials nightly from 4:30-6 p.m.;

POMODORI: Italian cuisine from casual to sophisticated. 1 New Orleans Road. 6863100. ld

ALFRED’S | 341-3117 happy hour specials nightly from 4:30-7 p.m. Outdoor seating available. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island. 843-7854442. www.kingfisherseafood. com. do LITTLE VENICE: Italian specialties, seafood and pasta with water views. 2 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-3300. ld NEW YORK CITY PIZZA: This slice of the south end finds a new home mid-island in the Publix shopping center. 689-2229. ld OCEAN BLUE: Pizza, salads, sandwiches. Oceanfront at the Hilton Head Marriott Beach and Golf Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 6868444. ld

RUAN THAI CUISINE I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. 785-8575. www. myruanthai.com. ld SAN MIGUEL’S: Fun Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant with waterfront views and outdoor bar. 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Marina. 842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. ld SANTA FE CAFÉ: Southwestern cuisine in a stylish setting with full bar service and the famous rooftop dining experience. 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 785-3838. www.santafeofhiltonhead.com. ld SCOTT’S FISH MARKET RESTAURANT AND BAR: Seafood and steaks on the water. 17 Harbour Side Lane. 785-7575. scottsfishmarket.com. d

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UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 681-3625. ldo XO LOUNGE: 23 Ocean Lane in the Hilton Oceanfront Resort, Palmetto Dunes. 3418080. xohhi.com.

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SEA GRASS GRILLE: Fresh seafood. 807 William Hilton Parkway. 785-9990. www. seagrassgrille.com. ld

AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA: 70 Pope Avenue. 785-8226. amigoshhi.com. ld

NORTH: 681-2900 SOUTH: 842-8253

SIGNALS LOUNGE: 130 Shipyard Drive Crowne Plaza Resort. 842-2400. STARBUCKS: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 842-4090 STREET MEET: Family-friendly menu in a 1930s-era tavern; serves food until 1 a.m.; outdoor seating; block parties the last Saturday of every month starting at 6 p.m. Daily: Happy hour from 4-7 p.m, late night happy hour from 10 p.m. until close. Tuesday: L80s Night. Fridays: Fish fry. 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 842-2570. www.streetmeethhi. com. ldo

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ANGLER’S BEACH MARKET GRILL: Fresh seafood, beef, chicken; family-friendly; dinein or carry out. 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 785-3474. ld ANNIE O’S: Southern style cuisine. 124 Arrow Road. 341-2664. LD ASIAN BISTRO: Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 51 New Orleans Road. 686-9888. ld AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE: Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily. 69 Pope Avenue. 785-7700. www.auntchiladashhi.com. ld

BEACH BREAK GRILL: Baja fish tacos, Cuban sandwiches, plate lunches, salads. 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 785-2466. Ld BESS’ DELICATESSEN AND CATERING: Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, muffins, croissants. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 785-5504. bl BIG BAMBOO CAFE: Casual American food in a 1940s Pacific-themed atmosphere. Live music nightly. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-3443. www.bigbamboocafe.com. ldo BISTRO MEZZALUNA: Authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and tapas. 5-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour. Live music, dancing. 55 New Orleans Road 842-5011. www.bistromezzalunahhi.com. d BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR: Fresh-caught fish, seafood and hand-cut steaks. 4-7 p.m. daily: Happy Hour indoors and at the outdoor Hurricane Bar, one of the island’s most popular party spots. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-4950. www. blackmarlinhhi.com. lds

NOW OPEN

Pino Gelato Gourmet Cafe Owner Attila Malaczko welcomes you to the newest location of locally based franchise Pino Gelato with Pino Gelato Gourmet Cafe located in the Bridge Center just after the bridge into Bluffton. Malaczko, along with partner Krisztian Lonyai, opened the location with a special ribbon cutting ceremony last month. 1536 Fording Island Rd. 843-837-2633 www.pinogelatogourmetcafe.com

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Chamber Restaurant Week Chamber Restaurant Week has become one of the area's most popular weeks for dining out and trying new restaurants. Modeled after successful culinary events in New York and other cities, more than 50 member restaurants will offer special prix-fixe multi-course menus for Lowcountry diners, Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Below is the list of participating restaurants as Monthly went to press. For more information and an up-to-the-minute list, go to hiltonheadchamber.org.

• Alexander's Seafood Restaurant • Annie O's Southern Eats • Bistro 17 • Black Marlin Bayside Grill • Bombora's Grille • Buffalos at Palmetto Bluff • The Crazy Crab • Daniel's Restaurant and Lounge • Frankie Bones • Giuseppi's Shelter Cove • HH Prime • Hugo's Seafood & Steakhouse • Jump and Phil's Bar and Grill • Kurama Japanese Seafood and Steakhouse & Sushi Bar • Michael Anthony’s • NEO Farm to Table Gastropub • Old Oyster Factory BOMBORAS GRILLE AND CHILL BAR: 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza. 689-2662, bomborasgrille.com ldo BRAVO PIZZA: 1B New Orleans Road. 342-7757. ld BRELLAS CAFÉ: Breakfast buffet, weekend seafood buffet. 130 Shipyard Drive. 842-2400. bd BRITISH OPEN PUB: Authentic British food, drink, certified angus beef. 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 686-6736. britishopenpub.net. Ldo BULLIES BBQ: Southern style barbecue. 3 Regents Pkwy. 6867427. LD CALLAHAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL: Pub food and tons of sports. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. 49 New Orleans Road. 686-7665. ldo CAPTAIN WOODY’S: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 785-2400. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo

• One Hot Mama's American Grill • Paulie's Coal Fired Pizza • Red Fish • Sigler's Rotisserie & Seafood • Skull Creek Boathouse • Sublime Prime • The Jazz Corner • The River House at Palmetto Bluff • The Salty Dog Café • The Smokehouse • Stellini Italian Restaurant • TJ's Take & Bake Pizza Co. • Truffles Café • Vari Asian Seafood and Sushi Buffet • WiseGuys

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Fire in the belly Feeling a little swollen from holiday feasting? Heavy foods can reek havoc on digestion, but stay away from antacids that dilute and cool the belly. Instead, heat up your gut with delicious spices: Cinnamon, ginger and pepper are all known to improve digestion. Try drinking several cups a day of spicy Chai Tea which contains those three beneficial plants. Good digestion is key to wellness, so stoke your inner fire and enjoy a hot healthy new year belly. Cathryn Matthes, CEC is an award winning spa chef, healthy lifestyle educator and owner of delisheeeYo; a bustling frozen yogurt, organic juice and vegetarian lunch bar on Hilton Head. Visit her at www.chefc. tv or www.delisheeeYo.com.

CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE: Burgers, sandwiches and a completely updated menu mark the new look of a Readers’ Choice Award-winning sports bar. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. M-F. Mon: Margarita Mondays. Tues: Ladies’ Night. Thurs: Team trivia. Fri: Karaoke. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-2255. caseyshhi.com. ldo 128

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CATCH 22: Seafood, steaks, raw bar. 37 New Orleans Plaza. 785-6261. www.catch22hhi. com. d

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL: 51 New Orleans Road. 785-4788. ld

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE: Small, intimate French dining. 8 New Orleans Road. 7859277. www.charliesgreenstar.com. ld CHARBAR: Sliders, burgers, live music and more. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 213. 7852427. LD COLIGNY DELI & GRILL: More than 80 flavors of frozen treats and sandwiches. Coligny Plaza. 785-4440. ld CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 671-7783. corkswinecompany. com. do CQ’S: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 671-2779. ld CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE: Steakhouse with high-end specialties. 26 New Orleans Road. 341-2333. d CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN): 149 Lighthouse Road. 363-2722. www.thecrazycrab.com. ld DELI BY THE BEACH: Deli sandwiches with Boar’s Head meats. Village at Wexford. 7857860. ld DELISHEEEYO: Tart, fat-free, pro-biotic frozen yogurt; seasonal and organic fresh fruits; organic juice bar; smoothies. 32 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-3633. DANIEL’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, many vegetarian selections, all organic meat. 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-9379. bldo DRYDOCK: 21 Office Park Road. 842-9775. ldo EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB: English pub food, sandwiches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 785-7767. ld

FLATBREAD GRILL AND BAR: 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 341-2225, www.flatbreadgrillhhi. com. ldo FRENCH KISS BAKERY: Breads, muffins, cakes and pies baked daily. Coligny Plaza. 687-5471. bl FROZEN MOO: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 842-3131 FROSTY FROG CAFE: Many combinations of frozen daiquiris, pizza, sandwiches, salads, wraps, appetizers. 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 686-3764. www.frostyfrog.com. ldo FUSION: Blending French, Indian and American cuisine. 14 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head, in the Gallery of Shoppes. 715-9365. ld GILLAN’S FRESH SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR: Local flavors mingle with Maine standbys and N’awlins favorites. 841 William Hilton Parkway, Suite A, in South Island Square. 681-FISH (3474). ld GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI: Deli favorites with a NYC touch. 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 842-9111. bl HARBOUR SIDE BURGERS AND BREWS: Casual outdoors burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 8421444. ld HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE: Freshly baked pastries, overstuffed sandwiches, soups. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 363-2021. bl HARBOUR TOWN GRILL: Harbour Town Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 363-8380. bld HILTON HEAD DINER: Classic-style diner in the New York tradition; open 24/7. 6 Marina Side Drive. 686-2400. bldo

ELECTRIC PIANO: 33 Office Park Road. 7855399. www.electricpianohhi.com o

HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY: Classic American flavors, home-brewed favorites. 7C Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 7853900. ldo

FAT BABY’S: Fresh pizza, subs. 120 Arrow Road. 842-4200. www.fatbabyspizza.com. ld

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HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL: 36 South Forest Beach Drive. 686-5959. www.hincheyschicagobarandgrill.com. ldo HINOKI OF KURAMA: Authentic Japanese cuisine, sushi. 37 New Orleans Road. 785-9800. ld HOT DOG HARBOUR: Unit E-5, Coligny Plaza. 785-5400. ld HUGO’S: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 785-HUGO. ld IT’S GREEK TO ME: Authentic, casual cuisine. 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 842-4033. ldo JAVA JOE’S: 101 Pope Avenue in Coligny Plaza. 686- 5282. www.javajoeshhi.com bldo JAZZ CORNER: Eclectic fine dining menu, live music nightly. Village at Wexford. 842-8620. thejazzcorner.com. do JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL: Sandwiches and salads in a pub setting. 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 785-9070. www.jumpandphilshhi.com. ldo KARMA / ULTIMATE TEEN NIGHTLIFE: 5 Lagoon Road. 424-4016, karmahiltonhead.com o KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE: Lowcountry and New Orleans creole cuisine. 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 785-3315. blds

MARKET STREET CAFE: American and Mediterranean cuisine.12 Coligny Plaza. 686-4976. www.marketstreecafe. com. ld

rary flair. 37 New Orleans Road. 7856272. www.michael-anthonys.com. d NEW YORK CITY PIZZA: Pizza, subs,

NOW OPEN

Ombra Cucina Rustica

A new upscale Italian restaurant has opened in The Village at Wexford. Longtime local Italian chef Michael Cirafesi has branched out with distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno to open Ombra Cucina Rustica. Cirafesi started cooking in 1987 under Patruno, who was considered one of the top Italian chefs in the country. The two have completely remodeled the building where Antonio’s was located, creating an environment similar to a rustic Tuscan farmhouse. The word ombra is Venetian for a small glass of wine. Cucina rustica means rustic cuisine. As the name implies, Ombra Cucina Rustica offers an extensive Italian wine list and serves cuisine from the Old World using innovative cooking techniques.

KURAMA JAPANESE STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE: Japanese hibachi and sushi. 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 785-4955. www.kuramahhi.com. d

Chef Cirafesi makes all his own desserts, pastries and pastas. All fish come from either the Mediterranean or the Adriatic. The restaurant also features a Venetian style bar and lounge.

LA HACIENDA: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4982. ld

Ombra Cucina Rustica opens at 5 p.m. each day and closes after the last patron leaves. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 843-842-5505.

LAKEHOUSE RESTAURANT: Casual atmosphere, overlooking golf course. Sea Pines. 842-1441. bl LAND’S END TAVERN: South Beach Marina. 671-5456. www.saltydog.com. bld LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR: Craft brews, wines and cocktails. Happy Hour, 5-8 p.m. daily. Tues: Pinch the Pint Night. Wed: Kick the Keg Night. Thurs: Burgers and Beer Night. 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 842-8966. www. hiltonheadlodge.com. do LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD: Lowcountry and Charleston cuisine, including sandwiches, seafood, salads and soups. 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 785-9273. hhback yard.com. bld 130

MARLEY’S ISLAND GRILLE: Seafood, steaks, lobster. 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-5800. www.marleyshhi. com. do MELLOW MUSHROOM: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 686-2474. www. mellowmushroom.com/hiltonhead ldo MICHAEL ANTHONY’S: Regional Italian fine dining with a contempo-

calzones, dine-in, take-out, delivery. 81 Pope Avenue. 842-2227. ld NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD: Large screen TVs and sports memorabilia. 9 Park Lane. 686-2920. www.nickssteakandseafood.com. d OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA: Chef Michael Cirafesi presents authentic Italian cuisine. Village at Wexford. 842-5505. d

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WATUSI | 686-5200

SALTY DOG CAFE | 671-7327

ONE HOT MAMA’S: Slow-cooked BBQ and ribs, wings and more. Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. daily. Late-night menu until 1 a.m, bar open until 2 a.m. Tuesdays: Totally ‘80s night with DJ Smalls. 10 p.m. Thursdays: Karaoke. Fridays and Saturdays: The Island’s Best Dance Party, with DJ Wee. 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 682-6262. www.onehotmamas.com. ldso

nightly. Mondays: Moon Men From Mars Tuesdays: Jalapeno Brothers. Wednesdays: Treble Jay. Thursdays: Martin Lesch Trio. Fridays: CC & The Lost Boys. Saturdays: (rotates). Sundays: Big B Karaoke. 130 Arrow Road. 842-3800. www.remysbarandgrill.com. ldo

PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ: Eggs Benedict, Bloody Marys. 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 686-3232. palmettobaysunrisecafe.com. bl PAULIE’S COAL-FIRED PIZZA: Awardwinning pizzas. 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 785-3510. ldO PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI: Salads, sandwiches. 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 785-9966. l PINO GELATO: Ice cream, yogurt, desserts. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 842-2822. pinogelato.com PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH END): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 785-9020. bl QUARTERDECK: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. ldo RED FISH: Cuban, Caribbean, Latin. 8 Archer Road. 686-3388. www.redfishofhiltonhead.com. ld REILLEY’S GRILL AND BAR (SOUTH END): Steaks, seafood, pasta and sandwiches. Happy Hour crab legs. 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. reilleyshiltonheadcom. ldo

RITA’S WATER ICE: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-2596, www.ritasice.com. ROBERT IRVINE’S EAT!: Cooking classes available. 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford. 785-4850. eathhi. com. d SAGE ROOM: 81 Pope Avenue, Heritage Plaza. 785-5352. www.thesageroom.com. d SALTY DOG CAFE: Outdoor hangout for burgers, sandwiches and seafood. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 671-7327. www.saltydog. com. ld SEA SHACK: Casual, fresh and family-friendly. 6 Executive Park Drive. 785-2464. ld SE A PINES BE ACH CLUB AND SURFSIDE GRILL : Casual fare, family entertainment, beachfront. North Sea Pines Drive. 842-1888. seapines.com/dining. ld SIGNE’S HEAVEN BOUND BAKERY & CAFE: Gourmet salads, sandwiches, goodies. 93 Arrow Road. 785-9118. bls SKILLETS CAFÉ: Speciality dishes served in skillets; stocked salad bar. Coligny Plaza. 785-3131. skilletscafe.com. bld

REMY’S BAR AND GRILL: Fresh local seafood. Kitchen open from 11 p.m.-late. Live music

SMOKEHOUSE: BBQ. 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. smokehousehhi.com. bldo

CAPTAIN WOODY’S

CHARLIE’S | 785-9277

HHI: 785-2400 B’TON: 757-6222

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NOW OPEN

Daphne’s Cafe & Market Daphne’s Café & Market is a new café and market located in The Village at Wexford. The Café & Market are an expansion of the local business Gourmet Soups by Daphne. The café serves delicious, nutritious gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches, French pressed coffee, yerba mate, organic herbal teas & more. Additionally, the market carries natural health and beauty products such as all-natural shampoos, conditioners and lotions; digestive enzymes, probiotics and other vitamin supplements; gluten-free products, European specialty items and much more. 843-342-5861 SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST: Coney dogs, hamburgers, salads, breakfast. 70 Pope Avenue, in Circle Center. 689-2447. bl STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD: Pancakes, crepes, muffuletta melts, select dinner entrées. 2 Regency Parkway. 341-3347. www.stackspancakes.net. bld STARBUCKS (SOUTH END): 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Hilton Head Island. 341-5477 STEAMERS: Seafood, large selection of beers. 28 Coligny Plaza. 785-2070. www.steamersseafood.com. ld STELLINI: Cuisine from New York’s Little Italy. 15 Executive Park Road. 785-7006. www.stellinihhi.com. d STU’S SURFSIDE: Subs, salads, wraps, box lunches. 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 686-7873. ld THE STUDIO: Fine cuisine and live music in an art gallery atmosphere. 20 Executive Park Road. 785-6000. www.studiodining.com. d

TOPSIDE AT THE QUARTERDECK: Steaks and seafood in a casual setting with sunset views over Calibogue Sound. Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 842-1999. d TRATTORIA DIVINA: Northern Italian coastal cuisine. 33 Office Park Road. 686-4442, trattoriadivina.com. d TRUFFLES CAFE (SOUTH END) : American cuisine Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, steak & seafood. Terrace dining available, Happy Hour daily 4-7. Reservations accepted 785-3663. 8 Executive Park Road. trufflescafe.com. ld

SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 342-2611. www.sweetcarolinacupcakes.com

TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) : American cuisine - Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, steak & seafood. Happy Hour daily 4-7. Reservations accepted 671-6136. 71 Lighthouse Road. Sea Pines Center. trufflescafe.com. ld

TIKI HUT: Beachfront location; live music, specialty frozen cocktails. 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 785-5126. o

VARI ASIAN SEAFOOD AND SUHI BUFFET: As the name implies, a variety of Asian cuisines. 840 William Hilton Pkwy. 785-9000. ld

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TJ’S TAKE AND BAKE PIZZA: Fresh dough pizzas with premium ingredients you can bake at home; call ahead for faster service. 11 Palmetto Bay Road in the Island Crossing Center. 8428253, www.tjstakeandbakepizza.com ld

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CAHILL’S MARKET & CHICKEN KITCHEN: 1055 May River Rd. 757-2921. ld CAPTAIN WOODY’S: 17 State of Mind Street in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. ldo

CHARBAR 785-2427

VINE: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island. 686-3900. ld WATUSI: Premium soft-serve frozen yogurt, smoothie and coffee cafe. 71 Pope Avenue. 686-5200. WILD WING CAFÉ: Happy Hour, 4-8 p.m. Tuesday: Trivia Night. Wednesday: Tacos and Ritas Night, plus karaoke. Thursday-Saturday: Live music. 72 Pope Avenue. 785-9464. www. wildwingcafe.com. ldo WINE & CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE: 24 Palmetto Bay Rd. Suit G. 842-1200. WORLD GAME BAR & GRILL: Video games, pool, big-screen TVs and free pizza during happy hour. 342-5000. ld WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 671-7327. www. saltydog.com. ld

BLUFFTON AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA (BLUFFTON): Ultra-casual, funky. 133 Towne Drive. 8158226. ld BADABINGS PIZZA AND PASTA: 68 Bluffton Road. 836-9999. ld BLUFFTON BBQ: 11 State of Mind Street. 757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. ld BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 757-4010. ld BRITISH OPEN PUB: Authentic British food. 60 Sun City Lane. 705-4005 and 1 Sheridan Park Drive, 815-6736. Ldo

CHOO CHOO BBQ XPRESS: Award-winning barbecue served from Bluffton’s famed red caboose. 815-7675. ldo CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO: American and continental cuisine. 1533 Fording Island Road. 837-3336. www.claudebistro.com. ld COCONUTS BAR & GRILLE: Bluffton’s only dance club. Open 4 p.m. “until.” 39 Persimmon Street. 757-0602. do CORKS NEIGHBORHOOD WINE BAR: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Fridays: Live bluegrass music, 8-11 p.m. 1297 May River Road. 815-5168. www.corkswinecompany. com. do CORNER PERK CAFE: Lattes, organic coffee, smoothies and fraps. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat 8a.m.-4 p.m. Sun 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 142 Burnt Church Road. 816-5674. www.cornerperk.com bl THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM: Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea; fruit tarts, cakes and fresh breads. Calhoun Street. 757-0508. bl DOWNTOWN DELI: Soups, sandwiches, Italian specialties. 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 815-5005. www.downtowndeli.net bl FIDDLEHEAD PIZZA: Artisan pizzas made with wild yeast from Naples, Italy, plus an array of craft beers. 142 Burnt Church Road. 757-6466. www.fiddleheadpizza.com. ld FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 706-7280. ld GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA: Pizza, sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes in Bluffton’s home for the Steelers. Tuesdays: Live trivia. Wednesdays: You call it Wednesday. 25 Bluffton Road. 815-9200. www.giuseppispizza.com. ld

BUFFALOS RESTAURANT: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500

HANA SUSHI AND JAPANESE FUSION: 1534 Fording Island Road. 837-3388. www.hanasushifusion.com ld

TRUFFLES | BLUFFTON: 815-5554

MONTANA’S

HH POPE: 785-3663 SEA PINES: 671-6138

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HONEYBAKED HAM: Ham baked with a special recipe, variety of side dishes. 1060 Fording Island Road. 815-7388. bld

NEO: A farm-to-table culinary experience. 326 Moss Creek Village. 837-5111. ld

757-0508

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 706-9741. www.jimnnicks.com. ld KATIE O’DONALD’S: Steaks, seafood and sandwiches in an Irish pub atmosphere. 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 8155555. www.katieodonalds.com. ldo KELLY’S TAVERN: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 837-3353. bldo

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: Steaks and more. 100 Buckwalter Place. 757-9888. ld PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT: Lunch buffet. 25 Bluffton Road. 815-6790. ld PEPPER’S PORCH AND BACK BAR: 1255 May River Road. 757-2295. www.peppersporch. com. do

KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1011 Fording Island Rd. in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 836-5040. ldo

POUR RICHARD’S: Balances worldly flavors with soul and “Southern comfort;” features Bluffton’s only wood-fire oven. 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 7571999. www.pourrichardsbluffton.com. do

KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT: Japanese cuisine, sushi bar, hibachi available at dinner. 30 Plantation Park Drive. 757-6688. ld

THE PUB AT OLD CAROLINA: 91 Old Carolina Road. Food, happy hour, and three HDTVs right by the Old Carolina Clubhouse. 757-6844. d

LONGHORN: Classic steaks inside Tanger I. 705-7001. ld

RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE: 8 Pin Oak Street. Specializing in Jamaican, specialty cocktails, happy hour from 4-7 p.m. 757-8111. ldo

LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL: The Bridge Center. 837-2333. ld MAY RIVER GRILL: Fresh fish. 1263 May River Road. 757-5755. www.mayrivergrill.com. Closed Sundays. ld MELLOW MUSHROOM: Pizza, salads, subs, take-out available. 878 Fording Island Road. 7060800. www.mellowmushroom.com/bluffton ldo MI TIERRA: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 7577200. ld MI TIERRITA: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 7050925. ld MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL: 3 Malphrus Road. 837-8722. ld MONTANA’S GRIZZLY BAR: Happy Hour, 4-7 p.m. daily and all day Tuesday. Nightly specials after 7 p.m. Deas Guyz on Thursdays, plus live music from 8 p.m. until ? on Fridays and Saturdays. 16 Kittie’s Landing Road. 815-2327. www.montanasonline.com ldo MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA: Authentic, multi-regional Italian cuisine, NYC deli sandwiches and old-world entrees. 1476 Fording Island Road. 837-2426. lds

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RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 706-6500. ld ROBERT IRVINE’S NOSH!: Inside Tanger II. Lunch, dinner, pastries and Starbucks coffee. 837-5765. ld RUAN THAI CUISINE II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 757-9479. www.myruanthai.com. ld SAIGON CAFE: Vietnamese cuisine from soups to sandwiches. 1304 Fording Island Road. 837-1800. www.saigoncafeofhiltonhead. com. bld SAKE HOUSE: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. Great sushi and teppanyaki favorites. 706-9222. ld SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE: Fine food in a relaxed atmosphere. Private dining room available.12 Sheridan Park Circle. 815-5030. d SIPPIN’ COW CAFE: Sandwiches, soups, specials. 1230 May River Road. 757-5051. bl SQUAT N’ GOBBLE: BBQ, burgers, Greek food. 1231 May River Road. 757-4242. bld

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THE FEED

Restaurant news, coming attractions and assorted appetizers... We’ve got a couple of new faces in the kitchen at some popular area eateries this month. Chef Nick Ryan has recently taken over the kitchen at Bomboras Grille in Coligny Plaza. He grew up and went to culinary school in the west suburbs of Chicago. Until recently, Ryan was working in Washington D.C. as chef and general manager for an upscale casual dining steak and seafood restaurant. Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks has appointed acclaimed chef Lloyd Alberson as the restaurant’s new executive chef. Alberson is a respected chef with more than 20 years of experience cooking at restaurants around the United States. Alberson hails from Butler, Ala., where he graduated from Troy University with a degree in marketing and anthropology before melding his interests into the culinary arts degree at Faulkner University. His training has followed a rich and diverse path – from opening several restaurants on the Gulf Shore, to Park City Utah at the Deer Valley Resort, where he developed a proclivity for wild game. DO YOU HAVE NEWS FOR THE FEED? Share tips about new places opening up, menu changes, new chefs or the latest movements in the Lowcountry’s vibrant food scene with us by emailing thefeed@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

STOOGES CAFE: Serving breakfast all day, full lunch menu, lunch specials and early bird menu from 3-6:30 p.m. Wed., Thurs., and Fri. 25 Sherington Drive. 706-6178. bl SUBLIME PRIME: 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. Sizzling steaks, wine and more. 815-6900. d

TRUFFLES CAFE: Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta, ribs, steak & seafood. Outdoor dining available, Happy Hour 4-7 daily. Reservations accepted 815-5551. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. www.trufflescafe.com. ld

THE TAVERN: 51 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 3G. Open Mondays-Saturdays for lunch and dinner. 645-2333. www.tavernatriverwalk. com ld

VINEYARD 55: Premier Wine, Cheese and Craft Beer Boutique offering wine and artisanal cheese tastings. Space available for private events. 55 Calhoun Street. d

ZEPPLIN’S BAR & GRILL: Pizza, sandwiches, sliders and more located inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Dr. 815-2695. ldo

WALNUTS CAFÉ: Regional ingredients and creative cultural flavors, with an emphasis on fresh and local. 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 815-2877. bls WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON): 1188 Fording Island Road. 837-9453. 837-9453. www.wildwingcafe.com. ld

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND MELLOW MUSHROOM

HHI: 686-2474 BLUFFTON: 706-0800

MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE: Island specialties. 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing, Daufuskie Island. 785-4755. ld M January 2013

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kip this column if all your stars are aligned and I personally like to start with “Guiding Principles,” you are in perfect harmony with yourself and the followed by “Goals,” and then add some “Lessons From world. All others may read on. The Past.” Somewhere along in 2012, I started to feel overGuiding Principles are the things you believe in — your whelmed with the sheer amount of information raining moral compass of sorts. It can be documented by using down on me, the fast pace of change, the vastly different simple words or few sentences. Goals should preferably interpretations on how it affects mankind, and my own look more than a few months ahead, and may include lifeefforts to keep up with it all. If you have ever experienced long goals. Finally, lessons from the past refer to the things the feeling of being exhausted and confused because your you learned and will attempt to apply going forward. mind is racing at 150 miles an hour, proYou can summarize these three elecessing loads of information and asking ments as your “value system.” Once you yourself dozens of questions, you know defined your own value system it By defining your have what I’m talking about. will act as a natural filter and everything own value system the world is throwing at you will be put So, I decided that there has to be a better way, and thus reminded myself into perspective; and just as in the song you will live a that the word intelligence comes from you will feel that the rain is gone, you can the Latin word “intelligere” which means more meaningful see all obstacles in your way and it will be life by following a bright and sunshiny day. to see through things. We all know the Johnny Nash hit song “I can see clearly It is important that you commit your what is truly now,” and that is the feeling we would value system to writing. Writing it down important to you. will force you to really think about it; like to enjoy more often in our lives. So how do we get there? there is a certain amount of precision in In this fast-paced world, it is becoming thinking that occurs once you have to more vital than ever to discern between the truly imporcommit a thought or feeling to words. If at first you don’t tant and the not-so important, because there never seems succeed, it might be because you have not quieted your to be enough time to do everything you set out to do, to mind enough. Try to stop listening to all of the noise follow every dream or sometimes even keep up with our around you, disconnect yourself for a moment from realdaily chores. ity and start listening to your inner voice. For some, this What worked for me is to construct what I like to might happen over a period of hours. For others, it might describe as a filter; a mental shield that lets the important take days or weeks. Just start somewhere and come back information come through and keeps all of the unnecesto it until you have something that feels good to you. You sary stuff out. Think about raindrops bouncing off a tin will be glad you did and will have laid a foundation for a roof. You know from the sound that it is raining, but more meaningful life by following what is truly imporsince you are staying dry it does not nearly affect you tant to you. as much. Good luck! M So how do we construct such a filter? There is no scientifically right way to go about this, and just like N.B. “I can see clearly now” was a number 1 chart song every family has their own secret family recipe, all I can in 1972, composed and recorded by Johnny Nash (not to be do is to suggest what ingredients you should consider. confused with Johnny Cash), that has subsequently also been Afterward, it is up to you to figure out what works best popularized by many other artists including Jimmy Cliff. Go for you. to YouTube if you want to instantly improve your mood.

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