CH2: Celebrate Hilton Head - July 2010 by CH2/ CB2 : Celebrate Hilton Head / Celebrate Bluffton

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30 P30 TOURISM REBOUNDS! Fresh off promoting his new movie, Predators, our hero (villain?) takes a vacation on sunny Hilton Head Island.

P40 MARTY FALLE: STIRRING UP SOME DUST He fancies himself a Midwestern cowboy, complete with hat and boots. No, he’s never herded cattle or lassoed a wild stallion, but to Falle, “cowboy” is a mindset. It’s old America. It’s the simple life.

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BOAT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Before you brave the high seas, make sure your equipment is functional—that your engine is in good repair (and has had a check-up every 100 hours), your battery is charged, and your lights work.

TABLE FOR TWO -WITH A VIEW! When you come to an island, you expect to find a plethora of restaurants offering seafood—with a view of where your fresh catch was plucked from the sea. Without further ado, we commence with our list, starting at the southernmost tip of the island and moving into Bluffton.

P69 LOOKING FOR AN EXCELLENT ADVENTURE? An A-Z list of suggested activities on the water that are both familyfriendly and fun.

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FIRED UP ABOUT FIREWORKS Tourists love it. Islanders support it. Store and restaurant owners depend on it. It’s Tuesday night fireworks at HarbourFest, an event that has attracted thousands of people to Shelter Cove Harbour for more than 20 years. This summer, the pyrotechnic shows have been scaled back to eight Tuesdays rather than 12, due to a drop in sponsorships and rising event costs.

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P46 WHO’S GETTING HITCHED ON HILTON HEAD? The wait is over. Meet our lucky couple...

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P51 GET WET! 16 Fun Things to Do on the Water

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P52 THE BITE IS ON! GO FISH Hilton Head Island’s very own Collins Doughtie takes us on a Lowcountry fishing adventure.

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Photography by Mark Staff

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RCH CONSTRUCTION Quality craftsmanship. Unsurpassed customer service and going green.

GOLF 101 Golf Instruction for Women & Children

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ISLAND MAP WITH DISCOUNTS We don’t have neon signs here. Refer to this map if lost.

KINGFISHER

A diner on Hilton Head Island would expect certain things—excellent seafood, waterfront views, perhaps entertainment—but would all these things combine with affordable prices? At Kingfisher restaurant, they do.

P110 HEALTH NOTE

With untreated hearing loss approaching what many medical experts consider epidemic proportions, a new invisible hearing device has come along at a perfect time. The device is called the Lyric®, and is the first nonsurgical, 100 percent invisible, extended-wear hearing correction device on the market.

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>> BUSINESS PROFILES

SIX OAKS CEMETERY The future is certain. Have you made plans?

P88 THE SERG GROUP Thousands of little details and hundreds of staff smiles make for a very successful restaurant group.

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DISCOUNT CARD AND DISCOUNTS! Why in the world would you NOT show your CH2 card to get these fabulous discounts? If your issue doesn’t have one, e-mail us your mailing address and we’ll send you one! Card requests to m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE. A trip to Hilton Head Island is out of this world.

SUPERIOR HEATING AND AIR Stay cool this summer. Literally.

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P98 FANCY Q SUSHI Excuse Me, Waiter. There’s a Dragon on My Plate!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Your thoughts on Joe Wilson, aggressive dogs and more kudos for the Rugby article in our May issue.

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HE SAYS, SHE SAYS This month’s topic: Infidelity and Public Office

P24 CELEBRATE JULY A few things you may want to put on your calendar this month...

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C2 AFTER DARK Who’s playing where and when, along with trivia nights, and other reasons to stay up past 10 p.m.!

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FROM THE EDITOR

2 Publisher / Editor-in-Chief: MAGGIE WASHO Art Director: KELLY STROUD Art & Production CATHERINE DAVIES Director of Sales: MORGAN HODSDON

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Advertising Sales: ASHTON KELLEY STAN WADE Contributing Writers: COLLINS DOUGHTIE FRANK DUNNE JR. COURTNEY HAMPSON KATE HANZALIK LINDA S. HOPKINS KEITH KELSON HILARY KRAUS PAULA MAGRINI PETE POPOVICH MICHELE ROLDAN-SHAW BLANCHE SULLIVAN JEAN WHARTON

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A Visit VISIT to TO Hilton HILTON HeAd HEAD isIS out OUT of OF tHis THIS World... WORLD...

ith the upcoming release of Predators ( another sequel to the 1987 Sci-Fi flick, starring California’s own movie star-turned-Governor ) this month, our CH2 imaginations went into overdrive, and we decided to have fun with this “what if” scenario. What if the Chamber of Commerce’s marketing efforts were so successful they ended up bringing us tourists from another planet? Talk about reaching way beyond the “drive-to” market, eh? So we took our extraterrestrial visitor to all of the places we knew a typical family from Ohio or New York would go while on vacation. A little bit of golf, some water sports action, a trip to Old Town Bluffton and a cocktail at one of our

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JOHN BRACKETT PHOTOGRAPHY RYAN HAGLER

local watering holes. Your average week on Hilton Head. I must admit we had a little too much fun this month. Especially when we got to see our visitor dance with lots of little people as Shannon Tanner sang “One Eyed, One Horned Flying Purple People Eater.” Good times. Good times. If you are visiting us this month, I recommend hitting all of the popular attractions our “predator” does. Hilton Head Island is tons of fun, whether you are from Ohio...or somewhere far, far away.

AA speciAl SPECIAL tHAnks THANKS to TO All ALL ouf OUF our OUR predAtors! PREDATORS!

Art Direction: TOM STAEBLER

P.O.Box 22949 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 843.689.2658 m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com

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> KC HYER

> DALLIN DEAN

> PETE POPOVICH

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Letters To The ediTor... W

Dear Maggie, I just wanted to drop a line and tell you how much I thoroughly enjoyed the May issue RUGBY KL of CH2. I found all of the articles very interesting (and that is not always the case when you pick up a magazine publication). And that was especially the case with the article on Rugby. I have been following Rugby for 40 years; my cousin was captain several times of the Pittsburgh team, and I have been to many a game in the United States and Canada. My cousin was just down here in April and I made it a point to take him and the couple traveling with him (also a Rugby player) over to Murphy’s Pub. I also especially liked the articles on Kate Keep and Richard Chalk – both of them full of insight and background information that helps all of us make an informed political decision in today’s primary. The only thing I can think of that would have also been of interest is the inclusion of Suzanne Wheeler as the remarkable nurse practitioner in Dr. Bundy’s office. Thanks again for publishing such a great magazine. Sincerely, Kathleen P. Bateson President and CEO, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina W

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real gut check when you have a 280-pound guy running at you, wanting to run you over. The first few times that happens, you really realize what kind of man you are. When I was in college, I was scared for my life. Now I get kind of a weird grin on my face and get excited about it.” The “weird grin” is the scary part. Let’s just say that there are many rugby players who play golf, but few (if any) golfers who play rugby. “Rugby was the reason I moved here,” said Rick Clanton. That was in 1978, the year he graduated from Clemson. “The firm I worked with closed their doors a month after I’d been here. But Lynn [his wife] had a teaching job, so we kind of extended our honeymoon.” At his Darlington, South Carolina high school, Clanton played all the sports he could; but when he got to Clemson, his only real choice was rugby. It was love at the first tear of his jersey. “You knew who had played before by how torn up their jersey was,” he said. “At one time it [rugby] was really counter culture. We were kind of the ultimate Frisbee guys of that era. When I played, nobody played until they came to Clemson. Most of those guys on the first 15 when I became a starter were football players who had graduated and just wanted to hang around. There were a couple of professors,” said Clanton. Including himself, there were only five undergraduate students. The Clemson team came down to Hilton Head to play in a rugby tournament in 1975, organized by the newly formed island rugby team. Clanton remembered the whole team staying in one room at the Adventure Inn. “That’s

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It’s the second most popular team sport in the world (it’s played in 110 countries). Founded in 1974, the club that represents the sport on the island is purported to be the oldest continuous sports organization on Hilton Head. It’s the reason architect Rick Clanton came to Hilton Head in 1978. Along with his outstanding attorney’s skills, it got current club president, Mitch Thoreson, his job. It is a game where blood can be spilled, and after the game the “spiller” and “spillie” toast each other at Murphy’s Irish Pub. Plus, according to club president, Thoreson, you have to be one of three things. “You obviously have to be big, strong or fast. One of those three. Or any combination. It’s kind of like survival out there,” Thoreson said. The game he loves? The game Rick Clanton still plays, even after seeing his fiftieth birthday come and go? Rugby. And if you want to say something cute, like, “Isn’t that the game where 30 guys spend a total of 80 minutes on a field trying to mug each other,” keep it to yourself. The person you say it to could be your attorney, your builder, your bartender, the guy who takes care of your pool, or your personal trainer. One of them might not have your sense of humor. All of the above belong to the Hilton Head Gators, our island’s rugby team. To understand why you should tread lightly around rugby players, Thoreson described one of his first encounters in college rugby. “It’s a

Dear Ms. Washo: Had Joe Wilson done his homework, he would have known that the HR3200 expressly excluded undocumented aliens from receiving governmentsubsidized “affordability credits.” However, the bill did not bar noncitizens from buying their own health insurance from the Health Insurance Exchange. We may disagree with the bill, but it was totally out of place for Wilson to lose control of himself during a joint session of Congress. Sen. John McCain of Arizona said of Wilson’s outburst, “He was totally disrespectful in that setting or any other...” Did you have to connect Wilson to the Heritage Golf Classic? We’re provincial enough. Sincerely Yours, J.C. Miller WWII Veteran 461st Bomb Group, Italy Presidential Unit Citation South Carolina’s Second Congressional District runs from the suburbs of Columbia down to Hilton Head Island and the Georgia state line. It has been a Republican enclave since 1965. Currently, it is Congressman Joe Wilson’s territory and has been since 2001. A native of Charleston, he still has that city’s distinctive lilt and charm when he speaks. Before the evening of September 9, 2009, Wilson was well known and respected in his district, but not that well known on the national stage. Then came President Barack Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress to outline his proposed reform of

Maggie, I NEED CESAR TOO! I feel your pain, literally! My dog only bites the hand that feeds her. She absolutely loves everyone else. Go figure! Please let me know what Cesar says. I would be interested in hearing it. I hope he says something other than take the dog for a walk everyday though. That is Cesar’s cure-all for troubled dogs. With my devil dog, it doesn’t work! Thanks! Sandy Johnson Editors Note: I have not gotten a reply from Cesar Millan as of yet!

Dear Ms. Washo, I enjoy reading the C2 magazine each month, and I liked the C2 Map in the recent issue. However, I think that your mapmakers need to do some double-checking, as: 1. Dolphin Head golf course is listed as a public course. 2. Harbour Town, Ocean, and Heron Point courses are not listed at all, and they are all public courses. 3. The Sea Pines area on the map is referred to as “Sea Pines Resort” and not Sea Pines Plantation (the resort is only the company started by Charles Fraser and does not include the residences, Sea Pines Center, and many merchants including CQ’s). 4. The Inn at Harbour Town is not included. 5. The apparent road to the HH Airport comes from Dillon Road, and this is no longer the case. Keep up the good work with the magazine. Keith Dodson

the U.S. health care system. In a sudden burst of emotion, when Obama said the reforms would not cover illegal immigrants, Wilson shouted out the much publicized “You lie!” He quickly apologized to President Obama for his comment, but almost immediately was put in the national spotlight, a hero to some, a villain to others. But the Joe Wilson who stopped by CH2’s office for an interview was Second District Representative Wilson, campaigner Wilson, proud father Wilson, and next-door-neighbor-friendly Wilson, Heritage Classic Foundation honorary trustee, rolled

Maggie, It was so refreshing to have someone of your generation come out and say just how rude it is to use handheld devices of any sort when one is engaged in a face-to-face conversation with someone else. Possibly rather than saying someone of “your generation” I should have said “someone of your stature.” But whatever, the point is that every generation engages in discourteous behavior on a shockingly routine basis, teenagers possibly being the worst offenders (that might be because their fingers are more nimble than those of some of us older types -- referring to me, not you). Thanks again for saying something which needs to be repeated at every turn. Tom Briley

Hey Maggie, Wanted to pass on this exciting news! Hospice Care of the Lowcountry celebrated its largest Yacht Hop this year, raising $80,000. Ashley Krieger

Maggie, I read the article from William Carson in (Letters to the editor) in your CB magazine. I agree, Maynard Barker would make for a great story. He has so much to offer from past to present. Most people I think would be interested in hearing about Hilton Head back in the day. Maynard has been on Island from the 60’s, started with Charles Fraser. I think he could share some awesome stories and insight into the past, present and future of Hilton Head. This story line is worth looking into. I know him personally and can forward you his contract info is you wish. Thanks for your time and consideration. My Best, Mark S. McDonald, CIC President, Coastal Plains Insurance of the Lowcountry

He SayS, SHe SayS

InfIdelIty & PublIc OffIce

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a man’s point of view PhOTOgraPhy By aNNE

ark Sanford, Elliot Spitzer and Bill Clinton have one thing in common: They jeopardized promising political careers and tarnished their respective legacies because of very impulsive and self-destructive behavior. Clinton, who was in the Oval Office at the time, became the first president to be embroiled in a tawdry scandal with an intern who would have a difficult time getting a date at a small community college. He compounded the issue by lying about the affair and sounding like a nervous used car salesman during his denial. Elliot Spitzer possibly cost himself a shot at the White House by charging the taxpayers of New york for his visits to an elite escort service during his tenure as governor of New york. When he was attorney general, Spitzer was a tough no-nonsense kind of a guy, and it came as a shock to many when he fell from grace. Governor Mark Sanford went from being a frugal, well-respected family man to late night punch line faster than a speeding bullet because of his extramarital affair with a reporter in Argentina. He made the entire state of South Carolina stop watching talk shows like Late Night with David Letterman for at least three months. All the men I named fell from grace because of their involvement in extramarital affairs. Elliot Spitzer and Bill Clinton managed to keep their respective marriages intact,

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while Mark and Jenny Sanford couldn’t get beyond Mark’s infidelity. Mark also made the mistake of asking Jenny for permission to continue seeing his mistress. The average wife doesn’t even want you looking at other women. Asking her permission to let you continue your extramarital affair will get you bonked on the head with a large skillet. That brings me to this month’s topic: Does a messy personal life mean that you can’t be a good leader? Well, Mark Sanford hasn’t been a terrible governor, but I was more concerned about his disappearing act than the actual affair. He left the state ungoverned for six days and just flew down to Argentina, seemingly on a whim. you can’t just leave South Carolina on auto-pilot, man. This state is like a Dodge Viper, speeding along a rain slick, winding road; it needs a steady hand on the wheel at all times. I believe that public figures deserve private lives, but when your personal life starts to dominate the airwaves and begins to interfere with the state’s business, you’ve got to go. No tearful confessions, asking the public to give you another chance. Just call a press conference to let everyone know that you’ll be stepping down. I like the way the British handle political scandals with their mass resignations and complete vanishing from public life. We all have feet of clay, but it’s hard to follow and respect someone who can’t seem to keep a tidy personal life. People naturally assume that if you’re willing to deceive your spouse, you will happily sell them down the

river, too. I say, once you get caught, just bite the bullet and clean out your desk. Governor Sanford not only got caught and refused to resign, he also broke the law. you get a year in the big house and a fine of $500 for adultery in South Carolina, you know. Given his blatant disregard for the law, Governor Sanford should have resigned instead of staying on in office. I wonder if he paid that fine? I know that many young people will accuse me of “player hating,” but I’m sticking to my guns. Politicians aren’t rock stars, and they don’t need to be cavorting about like the Rolling Stones on tour. you want to party like a rock star? Well, don’t run for public office. Voters don’t want to see how many women you can seduce; they want you to take care of business. Bill Clinton also should have resigned, but since he plays a pretty mean saxophone, I’m willing to give him a pass. I also have reports that Hillary was seen chasing Bill around the White House with a large cast iron skillet given to her by former president Jimmy Carter. I think Bill has suffered enough. Meanwhile, Elliot Spitzer has quietly been rebuilding his public image. He’s the only man of the three to resign instead of staying on in office. He hasn’t said that he seeks to return to politics, but all signs point in that direction. He may eventually be able to regain the public trust, but if he wants to speed up the process, he should learn to play  the saxophone.

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The Who’s Tommy

Family-friendly sing-along entertainment by local favorite Shannon Tanner!

4Th oF July Time Warner Cable Hilton Head Firecracker 5000 July 4th at 8am Mall at Shelter Cove

every TueSday HarbourFest & Fireworks! Tuesday Nights in July 6 to 9pm Shelter Cove Marina

every Monday Lowcountry Critters

Mondays in July from 3-3:45pm Coastal Discovery Museum Cost is $5.00 per person. www. coastaldiscovery.org

25 Free Rotary Concert Series featuring the Headliners July 25th from 5-9pm Oscar Frazier Community Park Coolers and pets are strictly prohibited. 24

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HarbourFest combines family friendly entertainment, street vendors, shops and food with a bustling marina backdrop. The evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display and rousing applause echoing out of the Harbour.

9 Tribute to the Stars July 9, 16 & 30 Westin Resort Grand Ballroom Tickets $30

Over 1000 runners and walkers of all ages and ability from across the United States annually participate in this fun, healthy, family event, this year over 1,200 are expected to kick off Independence Day at the event. To register visit www.bearfootsports.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843/757-8520.

Shannon Tanner Every Monday-Friday in July 6:30, 8pm Shelter Cove Marina

July 1- 31 Winner of five Tony awards, including Best Score, “The Who’s Tommy” features the iconic music from the legendary English rock band. Tickets: artshhi.com; 843-842-ARTS.

Harbour Town Shelter Cove Skull Creek Marina

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Happy Birthday America! July 4th at 9pm Fireworks!

Friday

a Musical Spectacular starring the world’s greatest tribute stars including Prince, Cher, Elvis, Tina Turner and the King of Pop! Special guest appearance by Target the Band and the biggest Line Dance Party before and after the show.

15 Amphibians and Reptiles

Thursdays in July: 9 9:30 or 11:00 aM Coastal Discovery Museum Adults $12.00, Child $7.00 843-689-6767 ext 223

Sunday - Friday Gregg Russell

Harbour Town (under the Liberty Oak) 8pm Gregg Russell LIVE in concert this summer!!! Family-friendly and funny! Call 843.842.1979 for more information or www.seapines.com.

Summer Jams Party in the Park

Tuesdays from 7 – 10 pm beginning June 22 ends Aug. 10 Shelter Cove Community ParkCome to the park every Tuesday night this summer and check out the fireworks in a fun-filled, festive atmosphere.

Blue Crab Discovery Tuesdays in July from 10am-12pm Coastal Discovery Museum

Visit Jarvis Creek at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn and learn about the life cycle and importance of the Atlantic Blue Crab with a Museum educator. Participants will have a hands-on experience of harvesting, cooking, picking and tasting. Reservations required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223. Cost is $15.00 for adult and $10.00 for child. atmosphere.

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WEDNESDAY Big Bamboo - Reggae Nite ($3 Bacardis) Casey’s - Local’s Day ($2 Wines ALL Day) Frankie Bones - $10 Off Any Bottle of Wine Jocks Bluffton’s Sports Bar & Grille - DJ Melissa Request Night Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta, & Steak - Target The Band The Lodge Beer & Growler Bar - Winekeeper Wednesday (Sidework LIVE) MELLOW MUSHROOM TRIVIA - BEGINS AROUND 9PM The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Elvis (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - Jalapeno Brothers LIVE WILD WING CAFÉ ROCK IDOL KARAOKE COMPETITION WISE GUYS LADIES NIGHT XO Lounge - Simpson Brothers Live

BIG BAMBOO JACK JONES PLAYS JIMMY BUFFET

CASEY’S TEAM TRIVIA ($2 RUM DRINKS) Frankie Bones - Flip Night JOCKS BLUFFTON’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE LADIES NIGHT Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta, & Steak - David Wingo The Lodge Beer & Growler Bar - Stone Cold Brewery Specials Night The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Elvis (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - Mike Kobar LIVE WILD WING CAFÉ LIVE MUSIC / DRINK SPECIALS ON VODKA AND JAGER Wise Guys - F&B Nightly Happy Hour - 10:30PM XO Lounge - Simpson Brothers Live

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Big Bamboo - Live Music & Drink Specials - 6:30PM CASEY’S KARAOKE ($2 WELL DRINKS) Frankie Bones - Late Night Happy Hour / Half Off Flatbread Pizzas (9 - 11PM) JOCKS BLUFFTON’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE KARAOKE & DANCING Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta, & Steak - Earl Williams Band Live The Lodge Beer & Growler Bar - Growler Night The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Skillets Café - Tim Malchak (6:30 - 9:30PM) Tiki Hut - Eric Daubert LIVE Wild Wing Café - Live Music / All Double Drinks ONLY $1 MORE! Wise Guys - F&B Nightly Happy Hour - 10:30PM XO Lounge - Live Music

Big Bamboo - Kids Eat Free (Lunch & Dinner) Casey’s - $2.50 Vodka Drinks Frankie Bones - Flip Night / Half Off Flatbread Pizzas (9 - 11PM) 1

JOCKS BLUFFTON’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE POOL TOURNEMENT The Salty Dog Café - Live Music (6 - 10PM) Tiki Hut - Jon Bruner LIVE Wise Guys - F&B Nightly Happy Hour - 10:30PM XO Lounge - Live Music

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 GolF Tips From a pro

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} } Forcing children to practice or play might make them productive initially, but it could sour them on the game later.

Golf InstructIon for

Women & chIldren... PhOTOgRAPhy PhotograPhy By ANNe by anne

f you look in any golf shop, regardless of location, nearly all equipment and instruction is geared towards men. This is unfortunate, because golf is a game that can be enjoyed by the entire family, including women and children. years of teaching have allowed me to focus on how people learn. Some people are analytical while others are creative (see my article in the April issue of CH2 & CB2). Some want a quick fix while others are looking for long-term improvement. Men, women and children must all be approached in a different way. Men typically think they know what they are doing and can fix things themselves. It isn’t until they are completely frustrated and lost that they break down and take a lesson, much the same as they will not stop and ask for directions when lost while driving a car. Women tend to take lessons with the idea of improving steadily over time. As in driving a car, when a woman gets lost, she will usually stop, ask for directions, and get back on track.

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It is important for an instructor to recognize the differences between men and women, not only from the way they view things, but also from differences in physiology: 1) Women are usually much more flexible, which allows them to achieve a greater range of motion throughout the swing; but this has plusses and minuses (see my Physical Fitness article in the March issue of CH2 & CB2). 2) When standing at address, most women’s arms have a natural tendency to curve inward at the elbows, i.e. toward one another. This “curving-in” makes it difficult for a woman’s arms to set properly at the top of the swing. 3) Women normally lack men’s wrist and hand strength, so proper club fitting is extremely critical (see my club fitting articles in the November, December and January issues of CH2 & CB2).

Recently, more children have begun to play golf than ever before. This is wonderful because, beyond allowing young people to spend time with parents and grandparents in a safe natural environment, it opens many doors to a child’s future—not just in golf, but in social and business endeavors as well. And just like adults, children desiring to improve their inherent skills at golf need proper instruction, too. “Proper” instruction is critical because problems can arise when well-meaning parents get in the way of a child’s ongoing enjoyment while pursuing the game. Not all parents have the ability and patience to apply the specific instruction young people need. Though most parental help comes from love and a desire for one’s child to do well, it is easy for confusion to set in and tempers to flare. This can lead to frustration and even abandonment of the game. One thing to remember about instructing children, especially as they progress (even from prodigy status) is this: If a child has a desire to learn, it is the responsibility of everyone— golf instructor, parent, etc.—to nourish that desire carefully. Forcing children to practice or play might make them productive initially, but it could sour them on the game later. It is important for children, and later adolescents, to practice and work on their game to attain their goals, but doing so at the proper pace is critical. Building skills should not limit a young person’s ability to be well-rounded and enjoy his/her younger years. “Proper” instruction can help streamline the learning process without sacrificing a young person’s pursuit of other potentials, holding golf as a priority if he or she so chooses. If your child wanted to be an architect or dancer, wouldn’t it be more effective to have him or her instructed by an expert in that field?

If an instructor does not know how each of these (and other) aspects fit together and how to address each one to properly remedy a problem, a woman’s job of hitting the golf ball becomes much more difficult.

Golf is not for men only. If you are a woman or have a child interested in improving and have not been getting the results you would like, call the Golf Performance Academy at (843) 338-6737. We know something about golf, and we apply it in a way that guarantees you will improve.

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Dear Mom, Sorry I haven’t written lately. Been swamped promoting my new movie! Decided to get away for a few days and do this “vacation” thing these humans are always talking about.

I tried out the hunting (although they call it â&#x20AC;&#x153;fishingâ&#x20AC;??) on my first day. Their methods are primitive, at best. They use rods with string and little silver things at the end. Oh well. When in Rome, right?

Parasailing was fun. My guide at H2O sports was a bit concerned about my weight in that parachute contraption, but I assured him I had spent some time in the water before so it wasn’t a big deal if I fell in. “Golf” is this game they play here. Everyone seems to love it, but it seems masochistic to me. The human at the Fazio golf course told me it should take about four hours to get this ball in a little hole 18 times. It took me all day.

Kayaking was a challenge for me. I hardly fit in the tiny boat. Maybe I should have left my weapons at home. The guy in charge of this Kayak Hilton Head operation told us to look for dolphins. Evidently humans eat some of these water creatures, but others are revered like pets? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know. Seemed strange to me. Bluffton was fun. I went to a Farmers Market and picked out some fresh fruits and vegetables. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not really sure what to do with them though.

Last night I went to Shelter Cove and watched a man sing to a bunch of little humans. The small humans are a lot more fun than the big ones. And they seem to like me more. Maybe I’ll bring one home so you can meet it. Tonight I’m headed to a place called Eat! with the natives. The name was really what attracted me. I know what I’m supposed to do there. I guess that’s it for now. I promise to call next week. Go see my movie. Your Favorite Son,

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HE MADE ME CRY. YUP, SITTING RIGHT THERE IN FRONT OF THE COFFEE SHOP, IN A JAM-PACKED SHOPPING CENTER, ON A BUSY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, WITH HUNDREDS OF VISITORS PASSING TO AND FRO. MY EYES FILLED WITH TEARS AS THE LYRICS UNFOLDED. HE MADE ME CRY BEFORE HE EVEN HIT THE FIRST CHORUS. Marty Falle fancies himself a Midwestern cowboy, complete with hat and boots. No, he’s never herded cattle or lassoed a wild stallion, but to Falle, “cowboy” is a mindset. It’s old America. It’s the simple life. It’s appreciation for those things that truly matter. It’s pick-up trucks, scuffed boots and a country bar on a Friday night. Born and reared in Ohio, Falle’s parents believed that the arts were just as important as English and math. As such, they insisted that he and his siblings play a musical instrument during their formative years. One viola, a saxophone, a guitar and a bass later, and Falle was hooked. “Music was meaningful in our family,” Falle said. However, using his vocal instrument didn’t really occur to him until he was recruited—from detention to choir—in

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high school. The choir director offered a detention reprieve to the band of football brothers, if they were willing to help fill out the male-depleted choir. “We were bribed and it worked,” Falle reminisced, with a Cheshire smile. With his strong tenor voice, Falle quickly became a standout, ascending to lead soloist and then participating in the school’s barbershop quartet, pop ensemble, musicals and school plays. When he headed to Ohio University, he majored in applied voice, but quickly changed gears. Convinced that music would never pay the rent, he graduated with a double major in history and communications and a double minor in philosophy in music. All the while, he kept the music going, and his college band, Voices, was ever-popular in Ohio, playing to crowds as large as 4,000. Falle won’t reveal how many years that four-part degree took, but once in hand, he was off and running and headed to the big city. There, he climbed the corporate ladder of a Fortune 500 company, ascending to senior vice president and a life fraught with travel, stress, deadlines, and empty suits. While the corporate world paid the bills, Falle found balance with his music.

Eventually, music tipped the scales. Falle traded in his New York City commute and a closet full of suits in favor of the beat of a different drum. He left the corporate world and started three “lean and mean” smaller companies. Now, he has the best of both worlds. He’s his own boss, lives by the mantra, “If it’s not fun, I’m not going to do it,” and has the flexibility to pursue his one true love: the music. Speaking of love, Falle is clearly a romantic. And, the thematic undertones of his lyrics suggest the same. With two original albums to date, and a third in the works, Falle tells a story with each. His first album, Ohio, speaks to lost love, broken hearts, regret and the emptiness that accompanies

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heartache. In fact, it was a broken heart that brought him to the beaches of Hilton Head Island, where he retreated, healed, and now lives full time. It’s the writing that brings Falle the most joy. “It’s therapeutic, inspirational … there is so much I want to write about, I need three lives to get it done,” he said. Falle’s second album, Dingtown, is inspired by all of those small American towns, where life is simple, folks work hard and they recognize what is important. (Dingtown is also the name given to his seven-piece band of musicians who help to create the full country experience.) The lyrics speak to Falle’s own journey, of learning who he is and coming back home again, if only symbolically, to that Midwestern cowboy in his heart. Falle’s original songs will entertain and move you (did I mention that the preview of album three brought me to tears?). The songs also provide significant insight into who Falle is, if—and only if—you are willing to listen closely. But, if it’s just the two-step you are after, Falle plays to that crowd too. His live shows are abundant with cover songs courtesy of all of his inspirations: the Eagles, Johnny Cash, Dwight yokum, Alabama, and Garth Brooks. And his voice, his stage presence… wow. utter magic. Falle makes you want to hoot and holler in your best Southern drawl, throw back a Bud, and eat cracked crab with drawn butter. He’s that good. Smooth. Sultry. Soulful. Country. you can find him playing ’round here most weekends (he frequents the Metropolitan lounge and Bluffton lIVE in Bluffton and Remy’s and The Smokehouse on Hilton Head Island), and if you’re lucky, all the boys of Dingtown will be with him. Even in the lowcountry of South Carolina, this Midwestern cowboy manages to stir up some dust. 

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WHO’s GETTING HITCHED ON HIlTON HEaD? Dream weddings still do come true, even in the midst of a turbulent economy. And one lucky couple is on their way to the altar and a total fairy tale weekend, all expenses paid, courtesy of the community of Hilton Head Island.

Congratulations to Julie Klein and David Battiste of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

he couple captured the most votes, after weeks of diligent campaigning on Facebook, various Web sites, local newspapers and Julie and Dave even earned airtime on two TV network affiliates, KDKA-TV (CBS) and WPXITV (NBC). “This is an exceptional couple, and we’re going to push them over the top,” said KDKA-TV morning news anchor, Rick Dayton, referring to his station’s efforts to get Pittsburgh area viewers to cast their votes online by the June 10 deadline. Needless to say, the couple is now on top of the world with their victory and the exciting months of planning ahead. CH2 caught up with Julie and David shortly after they received word that they would be getting hitched on Hilton Head. CH2: What was your immediate reaction? Julie Klein: We were so excited, so overwhelmed...we couldn’t believe we are the ones! At first it didn’t seem real. CH2: Who did you share the news with first? JK: I was with my best friend when I got the phone call. So perfect, since she’s going to be my maid of honor! Then Dave and I called our Moms and the rest of our families and friends. CH2: How did you celebrate? Dave Battiste: Well, we all went out to The Salon; it’s one of our favorite bars in Pittsburgh…and we just hung out with our friends—all the people who supported us. We really appreciate them. CH2: Are you ready to start planning the big event? DB: I’ve already asked my six closest friends to be in the wedding. JK: And we’ll be heading to Hilton Head for a week in August, so it will be a good time to go over details and meet our wedding sponsors and vendors. We look forward to that!

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The first assignment for Julie and Dave: to assemble the invitation list so the Get Hitched wedding planners can get the save-the-dates in the mail. The wedding weekend is set for November 12-14. Julie and Dave have been offered four options as choices for the location of the nuptials. These include the famed 18th Green at the Harbour Town Links on the Calibogue Sound, followed by an elegant reception at Windows on the Waterway; an oceanfront luxury home provided by ResortQuest, featuring beach wedding and poolside reception; a charming European setting via the Main Street Inn, including garden wedding and candlelight reception; and a romantic Lowcountry wedding backdrop, courtesy of The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, featuring lovely al fresco wedding and reception. A quick recap of the Get Hitched on Hilton Head competition takes us back to January and the launch of WeCelebrateYou.com, complete with an invitation to couples all over the country, followed by the online registration process. Basic profile information was requested, along with a brief history on each couple and most important, their compelling love story. These stories ranged from the reunion of estranged sweethearts to proposals after love at first sight. Dozens of registrations came from all over the country. Judging of the applicants was handled by a gracious national panel of celebrity judges including Sylvia Weinstock, renowned New York wedding cake designer; Ann David and Nicky Reinhard, celebrity event planners, also of NYC; Margaret Gierhart and Leslie Moore of The Moore Make-Up Experience team of Charleston, SC; Chris Napolitano, editor at large, Playboy magazine; Suzanne Redd, associate publisher of Atlantan Brides; and Blake Miller, editor of Charlotte Bride.

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“It was difficult to pick one winner,” admitted celebrity judge, Sylvia Weinstock. “I wish we could do them all.” Throughout the weekend of November 12-14, dozens of island sponsors will donate accommodations, services and products for the welcome reception, bachelorette party, groomsmen’s golf outing, rehearsal dinner, wedding party spa morning and farewell brunch. Among the signature sponsors and donors are Classic Party Rentals, Ben Arnold, The Westin, All About Me, Faces Day Spa, The Flower Garden, Celebrations Catering & Events, Sheri’s Edible Designs, Mark Staff Photography and Photography by Anne. lisa Manning of Southern Weddings will help steer planning during the busy wedding weekend (see WeCelebrateyou.com for more details on participating sponsors). Get Hitched on Hilton Head is a community sponsored wish fulfillment program that was created to inspire new interest and exposure for the island’s tourism industry while allowing one deserving couple the opportunity to exchange vows with family and friends during the wedding of a lifetime, with no charges attached. In the August issue of CH2, discover which venue our winning couple chooses for the long-awaited ceremony and reception. Then watch the wedding  planning continue!

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The Bite is On! Go Fish

Hilton Head Island’s very own Collins Doughtie takes us on a Lowcountry fishing adventure.

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Boat Safety and Maintenance: Know before you go!

Before you brave the high seas, make sure your equipment is functional—that your engine is in good repair (and has had a checkup every 100 hours), your battery is charged, and your lights work.

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Looking for an Excellent Adventure?

An A-Z list of suggested activities on the water that are both familyfriendly and fun.

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Table for Two -with a View!

When you come to an island, you expect to find a plethora of restaurants offering seafood—with a view of where your fresh catch was plucked from the sea. Without further ado, we commence with our list, starting at the southernmost tip of the island and moving into Bluffton.

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THE BITE IS ON!

GO FISH

f asked to rate Lowcountry fishing on a scale of one to ten, it would be right up there around a nine. I have fished these waters since my family moved here in 1961, and after fishing from Costa Rica to the Caribbean and all points in between, I still rate fishing here as some of the best in the world. If variety is indeed the spice of life, our waters fit the bill. And the best part is you don’t need a giant sport fishing boat to reap the bounty of our fish-infested waters. As a matter of fact, boats in the 18- to 30-foot range will out fish bigger boats nearly every time due to the shallow waters that surround the island. I am sure my wife will agree that I spend as much time at the Hilton Head Boathouse as I do at home. My fishing buddy, Don McCarthy, and I have fished together for years aboard his 28-foot “Manatee Mac,” which is stored at the Boathouse where Don also works part-time. It’s a win-win situation for me. Being a pauper, I help maintain the boat and, in return, get to have some of the best days of my life doing what I love best: fishing!

I guess the best way to tell you what angling opportunities are available here is to tell you about a typical two-day fish-fest which Don and I do quite often. It all starts with a phone call to the Boathouse to fuel up the boat and drop her in the water. Talk about an easy way to go; it saves us at least three hours that we use for rigging, getting groceries, and basically making sure we’ll have everything we need for a full day on the water. Arriving before sunrise, we lug two carloads of stuff down to the boat. With everything in place, we are off just about the time big red pops up on the horizon. As the sun rises, so does the bait—usually menhaden. With only three throws of a cast net, we have more than enough chum and live bait needed for an entire day. Today, our target is bottom fish, including grouper, snapper, blackfish, triggerfish and a hodge-podge of others. After a 30 to 45-minute run, it is time to fish. The baits barely make it to the bottom before two rods slam down on the gunnel, with rods literally bent double. Unlike the murky water inshore, the water here is crystal clear, and down 20 feet, we see the first fish of the day—a nice gag grouper on my line and a beautiful red snapper on Don’s. Fish after fish goes in the box, and just when we think it can’t get any better, a herd of mahi-mahi shows up right beside the boat—something that happens with regularity. Using “pitch rods,” usually spinning tackle rigged with only a short leader and a small hook, we pitch live baits in front of the pack. Within moments, everyone is hooked up to a mahi. It is pure pandemonium as fish are jumping and scorching off-line, rods are going under and over each other and with it shouting and cursing. It is an absolute hoot! With a full box of fish and smiles all around, we head back in to the Boathouse. While I clean fish at their deluxe fish cleaning station, Don cleans the boat and readies us for round two the next day. The way Don and I have it figured, when the fishing is good, you drop everything and go. But tomorrow will be an inshore day, because it will be easier on our worn out bodies that have us gobbling Advil like Pez candies. With monster mugs of coffee in hand and a distinct feeling of déjà vu, we arrive at the Boathouse; but this time the sun is already up. Tides are the key to inshore fishing, with certain fish feeding at high tide and other species feeding at low tide. Light tackle is the way to go, even though many times you latch onto a 60-pound cobia and have him hooked on a ridiculously small rod. But then again, that is why the fishing here rivals any place I have ever been: You never know what is going to be on the end of your line next. Low tide is by far the best bait-catching tide. As we cruise along looking for signs of concentrations of mullet and shrimp, it usually doesn’t take long to hit pay dirt. Particularly in the fall, you can load a cooler with eating size shrimp and load your live well with smaller bait-size shrimp and mullet with ease. Creek fishing here is off the chart good. Using a run and gun approach, we finally get on the redfish, and for nearly two hours, it is fish after fish. Some days, I have caught as many as 60 reds in an hour. Then as the tide creeps in, the redfish disappear only to be replaced by trout in equal numbers. After a day of this, I often dream of that popping cork disappearing. The beauty of the thousands of creeks we have here is that you may not see another boat all day. So whether it is inshore fishing for trout and redfish, cobia in the sounds, king mackerel right off the beach, bottom fishing or tuna, wahoo and marlin in the Gulf Stream, our fishing here is as varied as it comes. If you haven’t experienced the Lowcountry waters, you are missing one of our greatest assets. As for me, right now I think I’ll head to the Boathouse, look for Don and tell him I heard the bite was on. It always works! 

fishing essentials Camera

We recommend the Olympus Tough Series cameras. The durable Shock and Waterproof design means these cameras were built for performance even in extreme conditions. Make sure to get the Floating Foam Strap to keep the camera from quickly sinking to the bottom if you drop it!

hat, sunglasses and suntan lotion of Course!

All of these are essential to protect you from the sun. For the gentleman a regular ball cap would be just fine. Leave the straw hats to the ladies!

lots of water

It gets hot out there! Make sure you take plenty of water to cool you down and keep you hydrated throughout the day!

Beer

Don’t forget a six pack for the ride home, to drown your misery or to celebrate!

fishing liCense

When you purchase a fishing license, you’re helping to protect, preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come. They are not expensive, but are a must while fishing. Don’t forget they expire at the end of every June, so go renew yours before you get slapped with a big fine!

Book

Even on a good day of fishing there is plenty of down time. A book will help entertain you between bites.

food

It gets so hot out there sometimes we forget to eat. But fueling up with a sub halfway through the day will keep your strength up to fight the fish once you have it hooked! Tip: Don’t put condiments on until you are ready to eat it or it will be soggy!

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MaintenanCe Article ARTICLE by BY courtney COURTNEY HAmpson HAmPSON

ruise by any Lowcountry boat landing and you’ll witness two things: a man falling in love with his boat and a woman falling out of love with her husband. Okay, I jest; but I’m not that far off. Being a boat owner is stressful. Have you ever had to put your boat on a trailer, and back that trailer down a boat ramp, navigating around other anxious boaters (their kids, coolers, fishing gear and dogs), while your significant other calls out directions? Left. Left. Go left! However, turning the wheel left actually turns the trailer to the right? It’s not fun and your boat isn’t even in the water yet! Call me Ishmael I could pen a book as long as Moby Dick to tackle the topic of boat safety, but instead I talked to the experts, who insist that practice makes perfect in the world of boating. Practice also eliminates some of the stress of boating. According to Grant Kaple, general manager of the Hilton Head Boathouse, your best bet is to gain experience. “You have to be vigilant on the water; you have little control,” he says. “Water is a siren—she calls to you and she challenges you. She also gives back if you don’t take advantage of her.” The biggest mistakes on the water are often made when folks are over-

confident and under-prepared. “People spend plenty of timing making sure they have all of their entertainment items on board—food, drink, radio, sunscreen—but not enough time doing an equipment check,” said Kaple. Before you brave the seas, you should ensure that your equipment is functional—that your engine is in good repair (and has had a check-up every 100 hours), your battery is charged, and your lights work. Up the rIver wIthoUt a paddle Safety is also key. And safety equipment is, in fact, required per the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Every boat must have the following: Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs). All boats must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved wearable type PFD for each person aboard or being towed. Each PFD must be in good condition, readily available and the proper size for the intended wearer. In addition, boats 16 feet in length or longer must carry a Type IV “throwable” device. In South Carolina, any person under 12 years of age must wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD when on board a class “A” (less than 16 ft. long) boat. Fire extinguisher. One Coast Guard approved hand-held portable fire

General CheCk lIst for safety & preventatIve maIntenanCe of yoUr Boat (to be performed by the boat owner or their designated maintenance/repair personnel)

Almost all elements of safety revolve around the fact that the boat has been maintained and all its parts and systems are able to perform as they were designed. Negligence in this area will eventually lead to an unsafe or disastrous experience. many boats sink at the dock or shortly after being launched due to negligence. Below is a general check list that can help to prevent safety hazards and expensive repairs.

weekly: Battery(s) Voltage– with charger turned on/off Battery Fluid Levels Bilge(s) Check bilges and pumps Lift each float to verify operation air Conditioning Check raw water strainers if AC is left on BI-weekly: engine(s) & Generator(s) Check fluid levels Inspect raw water strainers; clean as required Turn on engine room blowers; start and run engines and generator to temp Verify good exhaust water flow fresh water & heads Check fresh water pump pressure Inspect and flush each head Do not leave dock water pressure on (on unattended vessel)

monthly: Run vessel away from dock/slip Turn on and verify all : power, control, navigation & auxilliary systems Test smoke and fume/gas detectors Visually inspect AC units, return air filters, condensate pans/drains

extinguisher must be aboard each boat less than 26 ft. if the boat is carrying passengers for hire or if the construction permits the entrapment of flammable vapors or if it has a permanently installed gas tank, including gas tanks that use any type of fastener that would hamper the immediate removal of the tank from the boat. Additional extinguishers are required on boats larger than 26 ft. (Contact SCDNR for complete regulations.) NavigatioN Lights must be on between official sunset and sunrise. FLares are required for vessels in coastal waters. BeLLs, WhistLe. All boats less than 39.4 feet must carry an efficient sound producing device. Every vessel from 39.4 to 65.6 feet must carry a whistle and a bell. Don’t rock the boat In talking to some of the lowcountry’s experienced boat captains, you’ll find that common boating mistakes often have to do with excessive speed and lack of experience. Captains George and Trey at Palmetto Bluff’s Wilson landing agree on the importance of being aware of other boaters and their potential lack of boating skills and knowledge. your best bet is to be a considerate, defensive and educated boater—one who understands the rules of the “road.” you need to familiarize yourself with the waterways, the channels, the sandbars, and the oyster beds—one wrong turn and your day

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can quickly go downhill (or down river). Consensus is that speed is a big issue and often results in other mishaps. For example, when was the last time you tried to dead-lift 5,000 pounds at the gym? Never, right? Which is exactly why you shouldn’t be putting your hand out in front of you to stop the boat from the hitting the dock. In fact, if the driver takes the “slow and steady” approach coming in, you won’t be crashing into the dock anyway. Speaking of that dock, if you go flying in at top speed and create a wake, you are not only a nuisance to other boaters, but now you are battling your own wake to get to the dock. The sea was angry ThaT day my friend If you’re not following the rules of the river, chances are someone is going to notice, namely, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Officer, Tom Hodgins, who is in charge of patrolling the local waterways. According to Hodgins, “I often stop boats randomly for no other reason than to inspect them for the proper safety equipment. I also look for a variety of boating violations, such as negligent or reckless operation, idle speed or no wake zone violations, registration violations, and boating under the influence.” The bottom line is that you can only control your boat and your passengers, so be hypersensitive to what others may do. The more prepared you are, the less stress you’ll be under, the easier it will be to enjoy the ride, and frankly, the happier your marriage or other significant relationship may be. So, in the immortal words of Grant Kaple, “you have a choice. Slow like a pro, or fast like an ass. you decide.”  ResouRces south carolina Department of Natural Resources www.dnr.sc.gov united states coast Guard Boating safety Division www.uscgboating.org

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ilton Head Island is paradise, and opportunities for fun abound on our beaches and beyond. Think miniature golf, face painting, psychics, surf shops, bars, clubs, shopping centers, and movies. But why not make use of the immaculate water right at our doorsteps and try an out-of-the box adventure? Here’s an A-Z list of suggested activities on the water that are both familyfriendly and fun:

AlligAtor WAtcHing

Some say this charming pastime is dangerous, but if you want an adventure, here’s your chance. The gators around these parts are called Native Americans, and a handful of adventure companies will show you around, including H20 Sports. up to 12 patrons can embark on a one-hour guided tour through the waters of Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve. Just remember to keep your limbs onboard.

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Driessen Beach Park. Coligny ranks among the island’s best known because of its proximity to loads of shops and restaurants as well as free parking. Expect to find sparkling clean amenities and an impeccable new fountain that beckons children to play. Not in the mood for the Atlantic? Opt for Port Royal Sound. Fish Haul Creek Park and Mitchellville Beach Park on the sound aren’t manned by lifeguards, so they’re best for a peaceful stroll down the shoreline. For directions and more details, visit hhisleinfo. com/beaches.htm. And if building sandcastles becomes too stressful, beachcombing is a great way to enjoy the day.

cAtAmArAn SAiling

Want to sail smoothly around the Calibogue Sound and Harbour Town with a big group of friends and family? Want to stroll around a wide deck instead of clutching the seat of a tipsy sailboat? Try a catamaran. Twice the size of a sailboat, these slow cruisers are what Jeanne Zailckas, a 22-year catamaran connoisseur and mate at Advanced Sail, Inc., calls the most “calm, peaceful, and relaxing” thing to do for people of all ages. “It is very family friendly, and I can honestly say that our captains are so much fun that people come back year after year.”

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Envirotours/KayaKing

Hilton Head Island is home to a bevy of naturalists who love talking up the island’s natural beauty. Boat with them along any of the Intracoastal waterways and learn about area ecology: bottleneck dolphins, sharks, coastal birds, mink, otter, the occasional sea turtle, salt marshes, oyster beds and more. Or get up-close and personal with nature on a kayak trip. Meander through hard-to-get-to places like tidal creeks and salt marshes. Oustide Hilton Head offers a variety of different adventures on the water, complete with experienced guides to ensure you take it all in!

KitE surfing

Popular since the ’90s, kite surfing is a thrill for the rambunctious. Instead of being pulled by a boat, as you would during a more traditional water sport, you’re pulled by a powerful 12-meter kite. you can launch yourself out of the water and jump upwards of 30 feet. The kite is designed to create high and low pressure like an airplane wing, and as the wind blows over the wingtip of the kite, it creates lift and forward motion.

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Parasailing

Developed by Pierre-Marcel lemoigne in 1961, parasails were originally designed for war; but now these speedboats or winchboats with a power take off and a corded parachute in tow, are ever so popular among everyday citizens who are looking for a low-grade, high-altitude thrill. Traveling 800 feet up in the air for around 10 minutes, parasailers can see 25 miles

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on water. Brooke McCullough, owner and operator of H20 Sports in Harbour Town, touts the sports simplicity and thrill. “The longer you’re on it, the more core workout you get for upper body strength. It is one of the fastest growing water sports in America, and [patrons] range six year olds to seventy year olds.” H20 Sports and Outside hilton Head both offer lessons, or paddle board rentals.

of land at a time. Want to go with friends? up to three people can fly together at a time.

Remote Island HoppIng

Troll down the Calibogue sound on a 19th century teak wood ship while listening to hilarious tales of days gone by and lesserknown odd historical facts about Hilton Head’s tiny surrounding islands. Native Wick Scurry and his crew from Calibogue Cruises will take you on an unforgettable journey, starting out at Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island and landing at Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island. Patrons can catch the sights at sea, such as the backsides of the lavish mansions lining the coast.

stand Up paddle BoaRdIng

This sport is the closest you’ll get to Hawaii on Hilton Head Island. Designed by Hawaiian surfers, paddle boards are considered very floaty long boards. Beginners learn on land, then take to the sea with an instructor, paddling around on their knees. Once you’re able to stand up, it’s like you’re careening

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stUnt KIte FlyIng

Take advantage of the salty summer breeze on all Hilton Head Island shores, and learn how to maneuver the stunt kite’s dual lines so that it dips and dives in all sorts of crazy directions. Careful, because they can crash and potentially harm others, so there is a beach ordinance in effect until September 30. Fly before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Novices might want to opt for the more self-explanatory single line or sport kites.

sHaRK FIsHIng

Inshore and offshore fishing during the summer means

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shark fishing. From May to the end of September, five kinds are out in full force, all on a voracious hunt for their menhaden bait. Expect to see reef sharks, black tip sharks, bull sharks, lemon sharks, hammerhead sharks, and dusky sharks, says angling expert Captain David Fleming, owner of Mighty Mako Sport Fishing. “I’ve had a lot of hooks put in me, but I’ve never had any teeth marks in me,” he said. “My advice would be treat every shark, no matter how large, or especially how small, with proper respect, because even the small ones can put a hurting on you.” Fleming calls these big fins “a dime a dozen,” and they like to hang out in the following locations: “Mouths, ledges, estuaries, anywhere along the Calibogue Sound and into the rivers and back water estuaries.” And they’re everywhere along the beaches, he says. They swim within just four feet of water, but not to worry. “Whenever they see a swimmer’s leg or arm they are pretty much scared to death, so they go on. They are looking for small bait fish. If a human being comes at them, they will just make tracks and get away from them.”

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Please note that you can fish inshore this time of year— Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, jack crevalle, lady fish, tarpon. And offshore fishing around here means catching big game fish 45 to 50 miles off shore.

Waverunners

False: Jet Skis are über-popular! Fact: They don’t make jet skis anymore, but waverunners are all the rage. Back in the day, muscle-clad folk rode jet skis solo, standing up. But times have changed with the latest, greatest sit down/squat waverunners. you can go single, double or even with three people on a wave runner. And you don’t have to have any physical abilities to ride them. Waverunners come equipped with a lanyard that you wear around your wrist or attach to your life jacket, so if you fall off, it will shut down automatically. But the law’s the law, and in South Carolina, only those who are 18 years

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or older can operate one alone. If you’re under 18, you just have to have someone onboard who is that age.

The ClassiCs (Tubing, Water Skiing, Sailing, Wakeboarding, Kneeboarding/Hydrosliding) Did someone say tubing? Who doesn’t love latching on to a wide inner tube, floating along the waves, getting pulled around fast and furiously by a high-powered speed boat? Teams of up to four can go at a single time. But hang on tight; arm strength is required. H20 Sports calls the sailing experience “exhilaration,” especially when it’s done on the SuMO, a 38-foot trimaran that will “slice through the water as fast as the wind and take you on an experience unlike any other.” A plethora of local companies offer sailing excursions, boat rentals and lessons, during the day or at sunset. Another popular water sport, wakeboarding, has been around for the last 15 years. Similar to skiing, it is a stand-up water sport, but instead of standing on skis, the experience is more like snowboarding on the water. you’re bound to the board and the odds of staying up are pretty high. The degree of difficulty for water skiing is subjective, but most water sport pros around town believe that good

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instructions and equipment will get you up on the water in no time. Company sessions usually last around two hours. If you want to rock the water on your knees, then try hydrosliding or kneeboarding. Knees are strapped onto the board and you ride back and forth on the wake. Whatever you decide to do on the water this summer, just do it up. As Abraham lincoln said during his cameo in Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure: “Be excellent to each other. And party on, dudes!” Spoken like a true gentleman of leisure. 

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the shrimp boats right outside and a “Land food” menu. ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: Lunch $8-15, Dinner $17-$23 Lunch & Dinner THE CHART HOUSE SKULL CREEK Phone: 843.675.9066 Website: www.chart-house.com The View: Skull Creek Menu: Many seafood selections, as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: Dinner $17-$46 Dinner SEA TRAWLER 35 FORDING ISLAND RD. Phone: 843.837.5673 Website: www.theseatrawler.com The View: Mackay’s Creek Menu: Abundant seafood selections, pasta and beef. ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: Dinner $15-$25 Dinner

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The View: Skull Creek Menu: Quite possible the most extensive menu on the island. Raw bar, sushi bar, seafood, beef, pasta, sandwiches, wraps and more. ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: Dinner $19-$38 Lunch, Dinner & Sunday Brunch HUDSON’S ON THE DOCKS 1 HUDSON RD. Phone: 843.681.2772 Website: hudsonsonthedocks.com The View: Skull Creek Menu: An abundance of seafood specialties, a raw bar overlooking

OLD FORT PUB 65 SKULL CREEK DRIVE Phone: 843.681.2386 Website: www.oldfortpub.com The View: Skull Creek Menu: Many seafood selections, as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: $24-$36 Dinner, Sunday Brunch CAPTAIN WOODY’S 86 HELMSMAN’S WAY Phone: 843.785.2400 Website: www.captainwoodys. com

The View: Palmetto Bay Marina Menu: Seafood sandwiches, steaks, fried seafood, crab legs & more! ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: $6-$25 All Day Dining BLACK MARLIN 86 HELMSMAN’S WAY Phone: 843.785.4950 Website: www.blackmarlinhhi.com The View: Palmetto Bay Marina Menu: Plenty of seafood options for lunch or dinner, as well as 5 ENTRÉE PRICE RANGE: Sunday Brunch $6-$13, Lunch $8$15, Dinner $13-$32 Sunday Brunch, Lunch & Dinner THE SUNSET GRILLE 43 JENKINS ROAD Phone: 843.689. 6744 Website: None The View: Skull Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway Menu: Extensive wine list priced very inexpensively. Reservations highly recommended as the

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday night fireworks at HarbourFest, an event that has attracted thousands of people to Shelter Cove Harbour for more than 20 years. But this summer, the pyrotechnic shows have been scaled back to eight Tuesdays rather than 12, due to a drop in sponsorships and rising event costs, organizers said. The July 4 show remains on the schedule. More cutbacks could be necessary in the future if more people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help pay for the event, said Bret Martin, vice president of Greenwood Communities and Resorts. Revenue generated by sponsors and vendor fees has dropped an estimated 30 to 40 percent since 2008, according to Martin.

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FWORKS RE “We think we’re going to be at a significant deficit again this year, even with the reduction of nights,” Martin said. “I don’t think fireworks night will be eliminated, but it can continue to diminish, based off the revenues.” This year’s first show was on June 22, two weeks later than past years. The remaining dates are July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 and Sunday, July 4. HarbourFest, which is a nightly festival of arts and craft, food and live entertainment, dates back to 1988. Tuesday has always been reserved for fireworks, although Thursday was added one summer. The event was originally organized by Greenwood to promote the newly developed Shelter Cove Harbour. Jimmy Liggett, owner of the Parrot Cove Seafood Grill and Bar, said customers began asking about the fireworks in early June. “It’s what people are used to and what they come to do. It’s become a tradition here,” said Liggett, who has worked in the harbor since 1986. Parrot Cove is one of about 20 businesses that are members of the Shelter Cove Merchants Association. The group, along with Greenwood Communities and Resorts and the Shelter Cove Harbour Company, is comprised of longstanding sponsors of the event which costs about $10,000 every Tuesday and $18,000 for the July 4 fireworks. Organizers and sponsors say the island-wide happening needs the support of the other businesses that benefit from the foot traffic generated by the fireworks, but who are not helping foot the bill. The Town of Hilton Head contributes some money. “Everyone piggybacks on us,’’ said Lynn Alexander, owner of Nash Gallery and a member of the Shelter Cove Merchants Association. “Tuesday night fireworks will not survive without the help of sponsors and the town. The town also needs to realize this is a tourist attraction.” Bill Baldwin, director of sales and marketing for Dunes Marketing Group is another sponsor who is urging more participation from the town. Dunes Marketing Group, a real estate company that has two offices at Shelter Cove Harbour, has been giving money to HarbourFest since its inception 22 years ago. Baldwin said he’d like to see dinner cruises that bring customers to the shows and nearby restaurants with views of the fireworks pitch in. “There are generations of people who come to Hilton Head Island who look forward to fireworks and go there on Tuesday night. It’s really an island event,” Baldwin said. “We want bring tourism here. That’s the lifeblood of Hilton Head Island.” Organizers asked for $35,000 per year in funds from the town to offset costs for fireworks, traffic management and operation expenses such as clean-up and trash removal from the large crowds, said Kozemchak, director of marketing for Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, a Greenwood company. The town contributed $8,200 in 2008 and $7,625 in 2009. Hilton Head mayor, Tom Peeples, said around the same amount has been allotted for this year to help pay for the July 4 fireworks. The town also gives money for the two other July 4 fireworks shows on the island, Peeples said. Peeples, however, questioned why the town is being asked to give more for Shelter Cove Harbour’s entertainment. “A lot of things are huge tourism draws we don’t pay for,” Peeples said. “Where’s the logic in paying for it? Why don’t we pay for (entertainer) Gregg Russell in Harbour Town—I put that right there on par—or entertainment at Coligny Plaza?” Peeples asked. “As everyone know, Shelter Cove Harbour is a non-gated 84

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community, open to the public destination and over the years the Tuesday night fireworks event has become an island-wide, non-exclusive event attracting over 5,000 people from throughout the island and beyond,” said Kozemchak. Restaurant business increases by at least 10 percent, according to Martin. Vendors make money selling everything from Hilton Head memorabilia to hand puppets. And musician Shannon Tanner draws crowds that spill over into all parts of the harbor. “The truth is, HarbourFest is the single biggest event in regard to tourism in the summertime,” said Tanner, who has been entertaining fans at HarbourFest five nights a week since it began, “It’s not just for tourists. I’ve had grandfathers and grandmothers come up to me and tell me they bring their families every year.” Maryanne laskowitz, owner of the family-run San Miguel’s Mexican on the Marina, treats Tuesdays like most restaurateurs prepare for New year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day. laskowitz said instead of the usual 25 workers, the restaurant staffs about 40 employees. “We talk about Tuesdays all year round and plans for Tuesdays,” laskowitz said. “It’s a beautiful family event, a family tradition for so many people.” When laskowitz heard fireworks nights were in jeopardy, she braced for the worst. “The rumor around the harbor was the fireworks would be cut out altogether,” she said. “When they came back with eight, it was a relief. I said ‘I’ll take eight.’”  July 2010

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The SERG Group THOUSANDS OF LITTLE DETAILS HUNDREDS OF SMILING FACES.

hen Editor calls Writer and says, “Hey, Writer. I need you to do a Business Partner Profile about the SERG Group,” Writer’s mouth immediately begins to water. You see, a restaurant story usually means Writer gets to eat out on editor’s tab. Southeast Entertainment Restaurant Group (SERG) owns and operates eight spectacular wining and dining establishments on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. See where this is going? In this case, as visions of meatballs, serious cocktails, primegrilled yellowfin tuna and other delectables danced through Writer’s head, Editor slapped down the big HOW-EV-AH! This is not to be a story about the food. This is a success story and a people story. Better yet, this is a tribute to the people—all of the people—from the unsung heroes who rarely emerge from the kitchen to the servers and managers at the front of the house, who make the SERG Group restaurants’ enduring success possible. This is also a story about a business philosophy that sees an individual’s goals, aspirations, and creativity as a strength, congruous with the business’s goals and objectives. In short, this is why you keep going back to Frankie Bones, Giuseppi’s, and places like that. Let’s start with a little history. SERG traces its heritage back to the day Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta opened for business on Hilton Head Island in the early 1980s. Giuseppi’s is still there today in the Plaza at Shelter Cove…and at Kittie’s Crossing in Bluffton, in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and in Macon, Georgia. SERG added The Lodge, The Black Marlin, WiseGuys, One Hot Mama’s, Frankie Bones, and Skull Creek Boathouse—all on the island—at various points along the way. Unless you’ve been living under a dead horseshoe crab in the sand somewhere, you’ve most certainly dined or imbibed (or both) at one or more of these

establishments. All of them enjoy a loyal local following and “tourist magnetism.” You’d have a tough time arguing that any one of them isn’t among the area’s most popular eateries and watering holes. That’s a pretty impressive track record for the food and beverage business. It’s volatile. It’s competitive. It’s risky. Especially in a town like this one. If you’ve lived here for ten years—even five— how many restaurants and bars have you seen come and go like the wind? Yet, Frankie Bones, One Hot Mama’s, Giuseppi’s et al surge on; and don’t be surprised to see new concepts opening down the road. Exploring the secret to the company’s success could take the form of a discussion about business plans, marketing strategies, management techniques, that sort of thing. But SERG Group president, Steve Carb, would have none of that. “We’ve been branding the SERG Group and talking about me the president and the executives,” said Carb, “but I could never do what I do without these people.” “These people” to whom Carb refers are, of course, the people who create the dining experiences at every SERG Group establishment. Immediately you think: executive chef, server, bartender, and you would be correct, but only in part. The SERG philosophy is that every member of the staff has a voice and plays a role in shaping a restaurant’s character. “The sum of the parts make the whole greater,” he said. In other words, the SERG Group strives to engender an environment in which it matters not if you are a busboy, bartender, general manager, or dishwasher. If you apply yourself, you have a home in the SERG “family” and an opportunity to advance. “If you have goals and objectives, you can make them happen here,” said Carb. “Passion, commitment and hard work will pay off.” A skeptic might argue that all corporate presidents and CEO’s say stuff like that. It’s just fluffy brochure copy. Maybe so, but the SERG roster is full of examples to back up the words. Jeff Gardner,

Pictured from left to right: Top Row: Skull Creek Boathouse: Austin Kiewiet, Shanen Sanders, Sarah Stanley, Michael Whetsell Skull Creek Boathouse: Nick Unangst Skull Creek Boathouse: Clancy Matthews, Chris Gregory, Chris Spargur, Rob Jordan, Steve Flannery, Nick Unangst 2nd Row: Skull Creek Boathouse: Paul Rabe Black Marlin: Chef Robert Masiello Skull Creek Boathouse: Tammy McGinnis, Wendy Bader 3rd Row: Black Marlin: Maegan Lance, Marie Hurst Black Marlin: Melissa Rawl, Colleen Vaugn, Farris Langley The Lodge: Matt Stock 4th Row: The Loge: Scott Piccioni Black Marlin: Chef Tom Corey Skull Creek Boathouse: Tammy McGinnis, Wendy Bader, Chris Spargur, Paul Rabe Black Marlin: Jonathan Schenkel, Timmy Halaszynski 5th Row Frankie Bones: Darcie Jones, Jordan Fuecht Black Marlin: Nina Zorch, Sarah Hilton 6th Row Black Marlin: Lindsay McCracken, Sam Britt, Maggie Walton Wise Guys: Lisa Juarez, Christine Scofield, Becky Heath

once a cook at Giuseppi’s (Bluffton) is now a manager. Former bartender, Chris Spargur, is now a managing partner at Skull Creek Boathouse. “Take Josh (Werner) over there,” said Orchid Paulmeier, a partner at One Hot Mama’s. “He started as a food runner, and now he’s a manager.” In Paulmeier’s case, she didn’t just earn her partnership; she created it. In 2003, One Hot Mama’s existed only as a concept between her ears. “One thing Steve (Carb) didn’t have in his portfolio at the time was ribs,” she said. “So when I presented my idea for One Hot Mama’s, he was willing to take a chance; and here we are today.” Kim Keppel, managing partner at The Black Marlin in Palmetto Bay Marina, certainly agrees that the career path benefits both the worker and the business. Having worked elsewhere in the restaurant business before joining SERG, Keppel says that the opportunity to advance within the organization, while clearly

an advantage to the employee, is critical in helping the business maintain a level of quality and consistency over time. “I started as a manager at (former SERG Group member) Marley’s, and now I’m a partner at both The Black Marlin and Skull Creek Boathouse,” said Keppel. “You can get a job as a manager somewhere and that’s fine, but the career path with SERG is much more. There is more of an ownership feeling, and it brings you to what I call the next level of caring. It’s a nice reward from the group, but more importantly the product is better when everybody involved has a vested interest in the restaurant’s success.” To put that in perspective, think about your favorite restaurants over the years. Were they the ones that met your expectations year after year or the ones with the “UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT” banner over the door every six months? Here’s a name from the SERG roster that you’ve probably

Pictured from left to right: LEFT PAGE Top Row: The Lodge: Nick Carnevale, Don Stanchak, Matt Stock, Chris Dellarosa, Chris Shroeder, Drew Franklin, Matt Ebersole, Scott Piccioni Frankie Bones: Ellie Onorato Black Marlin: Jill, Kim Keppel, Bryan Mora 2nd Row Frankie Bones: Mason Ford & Shelly Seifert Giuseppe’s (Bluffton): Kyle Maya & Winston Ward Giuseppe’s (Bluffton): Jamie Taylor, Lori Taylor, Ben Dennis, Krystle Dennis 3rd Row Giuseppe’s (Bluffton): Ashley Huffstickler & Gina Hevelka The Lodge: Nick Carnevale Frankie Bones: Phil LeClaire & Chef Luke Lyons 4th Row: Black Marlin: Back Row: Diego Mahecha, Chris Bowen, Audra Bruemmer, Jonathan Schenkel In front: Timmy Halaszynski, Lissy Fleury One Hot Mama’s: Stephanie Haywood, Devin, Danielle Adams, Alina Angel, Marley Ziff 5th Row: Giuseppe’s (Hilton Head): Jon Tavernier, Carolina Fernandez, Jim Loneiro, Ashley Petro, Matt Ebersole Giuseppe’s (Hilton Head): Aaron Kronz, Andy McDermott 6th Row: Giuseppe’s (Hilton Head): Carolina Fernandez, Ashley Petro Wise Guys: Keith Jodway, Tony Chisolm, Chef Russell Keane, Thomas Love Black Marlin: Christine Antonucci, Josh Ford, Lisa Greer ABOVE Top Row: Black Marlin: Josh Ford, Corey Clamp Wise Guys: Chef Russell Keane One Hot Mama’s: Sofi, Ashley Cofield, Josh Werner 2nd Row: The Lodge: Bill Ebersole The Lodge: Don Stanchak One Hot Mama’s: Jake Veldran, Orchid Paulmeier, Chris Moscola, Ms. V, Josh Werner 3rd Row: One Hot Mama’s: Justin Adkins, Sofi, Neco, Stephanie Haywood, Jake Veldran The Lodge: Chris Dellarosa One Hot Mama’s: Mario, Javier, Joanna, Ms. V

heard: Russell Keane. Keane had been chef at WiseGuys and is now general manager. His move from the kitchen to the front of the house is a good illustration of how SERG is able to balance maintaining consistency with allowing individual members of the team to expand their horizons. “I’m always looking for an exit strategy,” said Keane, “and moving to the front of the house lets me bring some culinary character to the bar with things like drink infusions.” So there will be changes, new things to explore at WiseGuys, but will we miss anything that we’ve come to expect? Keane says no. “The WiseGuys menu will remain true to WiseGuys. The new chef (Keith Jodway) added a few things of his own, but everybody who has a favorite item will still find it on the menu.” It takes a wise man indeed to realize that his company’s greatest assets are the ones that walk in the door everyday. At the end of the day it's those employees that keep the customers coming back to the SERG family of restaurants. 

The SERG Group: serggroup.com The Black Marlin Bayside Grill: 86 Helmsman Way, Suite 103 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (843) 785-4950. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge: 1301 Main Street, Hilton Head, SC 29926, (843) 682-4455. Giuseppi’s (Hilton Head): The Plaza at Shelter Cove, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (843) 785-4144. Giuseppi’s (Bluffton): Kittie’s Crossing, Bluffton, SC 29910, (843) 815-9200. One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (843) 682-6262. Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, (843) 681-3663. WiseGuys: 1513 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, (843) 842-8866. The Lodge: 7B Greenwood Drive, #4, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (843) 842-8966.

Pictured from left to right: Skull Creek Boathouse: Jen Hall, Dayra Manrique, Caitlin Weatherwax, Ruthie Fuller The Lodge: Chris Shroeder, Drew Franklin

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license, he did a bit more “deliberating” and determined to start something on his own. But what? Knowing that the heating and air business was not likely to be affected much by the economy (“Everybody needs AC,” he says) Miller started Superior in 1999. He was only 20 years old. “It’s your typical story,” said Miller. “We started with one or two guys and a couple of trucks. Now, 12 years later, we’ve got about 20 employees and 15 trucks. If it’s heating and air related, we do it—from residential service calls to new construction on high-rise buildings.” Superior specializes in indoor air quality and energy-efficient, or “green” products. They install a lot of geo-thermal air conditioning systems, which use the earth to transfer heat, making them one of the most efficient systems to heat and cool a home. Geo-thermal technology has also become popular lately, thanks to a 30 percent tax credit given on installation. Miller and his staff have also pioneered a program they call Air Concierge, which relies on remote monitoring of heating and air systems—if something begins to break down, they are likely to know about it before you do, which means a quicker fix. And the program is great for people who aren’t here all the time, because the equipment is being monitored while they are away. No matter what type of system you have, the main thing to expect from Superior is a satisfactory result. “Our primary focus is customer service,” said Miller. “If you were to ask my employees what my number one priority is, they would say it’s keeping the customer happy. A third party surveys our customers, and we currently hold a 97 percent satisfaction rate, and a 99 percent referral rate.” As for that other 3 percent, there are always going to be factors beyond

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human control, says Miller. Though they have a huge inventory and staff working around the clock, sometimes things simply can’t be done on the spot. But if they can get your air to kick on again before that first bead of sweat pops out on your temple, they will. General contractor Hugh Hobus has been a loyal customer of Superior for seven or eight years. “They’re very professional and very talented,” said Hobus. “The technicians are extremely knowledgeable and they always leave the worksite clean.” Hobus says he not only uses Superior to install new units and remodel old ones, he also recommends them to clients and friends for service work. In accordance with Miller’s assertion that customer service is top priority, Hobus has found that Dave’s accessibility is part of what makes Superior a top-notch company. “I can contact Dave directly, 24/7,” said Hobus. “He answers his phone and sends someone out promptly. In my business, that’s rare; it’s usually hard to get to the owner. But Dave’s very hands-on when it comes to running his business, and I like that.” As the weather kicks into high gear this summer, don’t get  caught red-faced—why suffer when there’s Superior? Superior Heating and Air Inc. is located in Bluffton, but they come to you. Call 843.682.COOL or visit them on the web at www.superiorairinc.com

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• article by By Blanche sullivan • photography by anne

So what do you after you’ve played college and pro basketball, taught high school math, coached high school basketball and served as an apple orchard manager? Build homes, naturally. For many, the transition from the aforementioned careers to home builder may be difficult to grasp, but Hugh Hobus, affable co-owner of RCH Construction with wife, April, seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to excelling in whatever position he assumes— even home building during the currently challenging economic clime. On Hilton Head Island since 1999, this 51-year-old trim and crown molding aficionado attended and shot hoops as a Bulldog for Gonzaga University (Spokane, Washington) for a few years before going pro ball Down Under and having the first of three children.“I played pro basketball in Melbourne, Australia for about three-and-a-half years and it was great. Heidi (now 27) was actually born there. We saw all of Australia, which was amazing, but April was homesick so we came back to the States.” Hobus then took on a job as a math teacher and basketball coach at Post Falls High in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He enjoyed his teaching and coaching experience, but took advantage of an opportunity to return to Washington by accepting a managerial position at an apple orchard in Chelan. For about nine years, Hobus served as the spraying expert for the largest grower (5,500 acres) of Fuji and Granny Smith apples in the county. So how, then, did Hobus decide to pick up a hammer and begin paving his home construction path?

“No job is too small. We do eveRytHiNg, fRom small WiNdoW ReplaCemeNt to gRaNd Custom Homes, aNd tReat eaCH job as if it is ouR Home.”

“april and i have been married for almost 30 years. We’ve shared about 30 years of moving and 14 homes. Working in an orchard, there wasn’t much to do during the wintertime. so april and i would remodel homes with a couple of brothers we knew.” and how did Hobus’ path lead crosscountry to south Carolina’s lowcountry? age-related epiphany and, the “family factor.” said Hobus, “i had just turned 40, was having a mid-life crisis and we [april and i] were talking about moving. We had decided on the southeast region and were trying to narrow it down to a specific area. april’s parents had vacationed on Hilton Head island regularly, so we decided to check it out. i really liked the lay of the land and we fell in love with the community.” but Hobus didn’t just pack his bags, relocate and establish RCH. He first expanded his knowledge base and garnered significant expertise by getting his hands dirty and blistered. “i basically came down as a $20-perhour carpenter and worked with a guy on daufuskie [island]. i did everything: building foundations, trim, etc. Next i took a test to get my residential builder license, specializing in trim and crown molding.” With license in hand and a vision to restore what has lost its luster and create superior dream homes, Hobus and his wife founded RCH Construction. in addition to her pivotal and valued role as RCH coowner and secretary / treasurer, april is also a talented artist who is right at home in the arts-embracing lowcountry. “RCH was named after our daughters: Rachelle (22), Candy (20) and Heidi (27). after all, the money is going to them anyway!” he remarked with a grin. on a more serious note, RCH has established itself as a premier renovator july 2010

and innovator when it comes to property rehabilitation and retrofitting and prides itself on exquisitely constructed homes. “RCH is all about quality, and we do everything we can to exceed our customers’ expectations,” said Hobus. “No job is too small. We do everything, from small window replacement to grand

HugH Hobus, oWNeR of RCH CoNstRustioN. custom homes, and treat each job as if it is our home.” Not unlike his gonzaga bulldog days, Hobus is proud to say that the RCH “roster” comprises an impressive group of highly professional and skilled players with whom he shares a family-like history. “the RCH team, which is really made up of some of the best, most professional talent in the lowcountry, has been together for almost nine years, and we are very hands-on. everything is done in-house. We control the schedules; we control the quality, and we use only the best materials,” said Hobus. www.celebratehiltonhead.com 105

According to Hobus, RCH also consistently employs the same professionals for such home components as flooring, heating and air, etc., and is committed to environmentally friendly design, construction and maintenance. “When we work with the same people, we can better control quality. Green building design is also important and, for RCH, involves finding the delicate balance between homebuilding and the sustainable environment. We’re leaving a lighter footprint on the environment through conservation of resources, while, at the same time, balancing energy-efficient, cost-effective, lowmaintenance products for our construction needs.” In spite of an economic downturn in our country, RCH has been responsive to customers’ needs and has been thriving. “Our remodeling business is up—as good as ever—because people are choosing to remodel instead of build right now. They’re saying, ‘let’s put that addition on,’” said Hobus. He added, “In today’s economy, when many people are remodeling their homes instead of building new, it also makes sense to maintain quality. RCH is all about developing a sanctuary for them to enjoy for a lifetime and then hand down for generations.” RCH, a member of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, was recognized by the organization in 2009 with two lighthouse Awards—one for “Best Overall Full Remodel” and one for “Best Exterior.” RCH is also a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

“We had our best year in 2009 and look forward to an even more successful 2010. I believe this because people view their house as their ‘home,’ not an investment. We share that view,” said Hobus. The lowcountry abounds with RCH success stories and satisfied customers, but in spite of its expertise, reliability, speed and use of quality materials, Hobus believes that their service is not more expensive. He said, “We’ll actually save you money, because we save you time. There are no egos at RCH. Everyone is there, on the job site, to help everyone. I’m there too. I’m not sitting at the office. I’m on every home site, hands-on with every project.” So what does the statuesque homebuilder do for fun when he is not on the job site, or attending one of April’s intriguing art exhibitions? “I enjoy basketball, golf, tennis and, occasionally, water skiing,” he said. “you have to de-stress somehow. you gotta have balance. My philosophy is mind, body, spirit. Do something every day for your mind, for exercise. Whatever God you serve, believe in that God; do something every day to show thanks.  live a better life.” Live a better life. Call RCH Construction at 843.683.5811 or visit them online at rchconco.com, so they can help you develop your own exciting remodeling project or build the custom home of your dreams. 106

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back wall is literally five feet from the water, and we have windows from floor to ceiling. It’s very casual, but the views we offer give off a fine-dining vibe. There’s no other place like it.” Eating out might mean a lot of things— dressing up a bit (or not), a night on the town, romantic conversation, a little bit of dancing, indulging in some cocktails, and of course the fact that you don’t have to clean up. But at the end of the day, you go out to eat in order to,

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well…eat. The food is still the primary objective. “We like to pride ourselves on having a really tasty menu,” said Mark. “However, we’re not resort priced. We’re affordably priced so people can get a really great meal without paying an arm and a leg. We started saying we have 15 meals under 15 dollars, but really it’s more like 20 meals. We provide casual dining in a five-star setting—it’s the best value on the island.” 

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