Cellular Coverage - Hilton Head Plantation

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Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Inside Plantation Living:
POA Board Report
President’s Report……..……
General Manager’s Report..
POA Information
ARB Reminder..…...……….
Bocce & Shuffleboard………
Building a Boardwalk-#3….
Nature Notes………………….
Plantation Golfing……..….…
SCARECROW Contest.…….
Security Report………..…….
Hilton Head Plantation Clubs
Big Wheels…….……………….
Bridge Winners……………….
Cheers by the Sound……….
Craft Workshop…..………….
Culinary Cut Ups.…...………
Curtain Calls……....………….
Dance Club..…………….…….
Dog Club………………….…….
Farmers Club…………....……
Fishing Club……………...……
Gourmet Club...……...………
Green Thumbers.…...………
Happy Times Society……….
HHP Women’s Club..……….
Island Hoppers……………….
Newcomers Club..…….…….
Movie Club..…….…………….
Out-To-Lunch Bunch……….
Rubber Stamping Club…….
Tennis Social Club.………….
Woodcarvers….……...………
Yacht Club……………….…….
Yoga with Ruth………….…..
Recreation Activities
AARP Drivers Class…..……..
Art Naif………………....………
Art Center Tickets.…..……..
Children’s Halloween Party.
Health & Fitness Programs.
HHP Club Notice….…..……..
Pet Parade..……..…..……….
Trash ‘n Treasure Sale..…..
Water Aerobics………....……
Feature Article………………….
Volume 19/Issue 9 – September 15, 2005
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Crown Castle Solutions’ Distributed Cellular System has been
up and running for almost ten months. At press time, Alltel was
the only cellular phone carrier transmitting over the system.
Cingular and Suncom have both signed up and, according to
their representatives, should be transmitting by year’s end.
Please note that on page 3 we have provided the names,
addresses and telephone numbers of the CEOs for each of the
major cellular phone providers that have not already signed on to
the system. Other carriers will sign on to the system if they
perceive an economic benefit. You can help these carriers realize
that economic benefit by calling and writing your cell phone
provider and asking them to sign up to transmit over the system
presently in place.
It was and is the objective of the POA to facilitate appropriate
coverage for the property owners of Hilton Head Plantation. The
present system is not reaching every area of the Plantation and
needs to be expanded. The decision to expand the system will
also depend on economic pressure from consumers like you.
When contacting your representative, please encourage your
carrier to work with Crown Castle Solutions to expand the system
so that it covers an even greater area of the Plantation.
Crown Castle will develop the system further but that
development will be the result of customer pressure from their
carriers to provide better service. This continues to be a work in
progress and we appreciate your help and support in meeting
our ultimate objective.
See page 6 for a status report on those carriers that are
presently using the system or that are in the process of installing
equipment.
Scarecrow
Contest
See page 7 for details…
Visit Hilton Head Plantation’s website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com
Page 2 – September 2005
President’s Report______________
Hilton Head
Plantation
Property Owners’ Association
7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Board of Directors
President
Merry Harlacher
Vice President
Charles Cherrix
Secretary/Treasurer Tom Hoppin
Members
Guy Bettarelli
Jim Collett
Paul Kopelcheck
Tom Kuczkowski
Dick Sell
Mary Ann Strayer
Bill Trecartin
POA Staff
General Manager
Activities
Administration
Communications
Community Relations
Maintenance
Security
Tennis Pro
Peter Kristian
Arlene Reisner
Todd Lindstrom
Linda Helgerson
Dick Wirth
John Ehlers
Art Benoit
Keith Ferda
Important Phone Numbers
POA Service Center 843/681-8800
Accounting
Ext. 235
Activities
Ext. 226
Architectural Review Bd Ext. 231
Bd of Directors Hotline
Ext. 8
Covenant Enforcement
Ext. 242
General Manager
Ext. 233
Maintenance
Ext. 241
Tennis Hotline
Ext. 300
Vehicle Decals
Ext. 223
Communications
816-5955
Dispatch
681-2459
Dolphin Head Building
681-8019
Pass Line
342-9980
Plantation House Schedule 681-8090
Security Office
681-3053
Spring Lake Pavilion
681-3707
Spring Lake Pool Information 689-6473
Spring Lake Tennis
681-3626
Emergencies
Fire & Ambulance
Main Gate Security
POA Board Report
Dial 911
681-2477
The last few weeks have certainly given us a new appreciation
for the “dog days of summer.” The semi-tropical nature of our
environment with its beautiful plants and flowers has been most
evident. The water levels in our Conservancies (Whooping Crane
and Cypress) are more normal then they have been over the last
few years. We have been enjoying a typical “low country” summer.
At our August 23rd Meeting, your Board considered several items:
The bid for the extension of the R/V Boat storage area was
approved. Work will begin when the Town permitting is finalized.
This is expected to happen in September.
The Covenants Committee, chaired by Mary Ann Strayer, has
completed a thorough review of the POA’s Rules and Regulations.
Several changes and additions were approved. The Committee did
an excellent job on this document. The revised document will be
available on our website hiltonheadplantation.com and at the
POA Service Center. Highlights of the changes will be published in
the October edition of Plantation Living.
After a spirited discussion, the Recreation Committee’s
recommendation to award the bid and proceed with construction of
Bocce Ball/Shuffleboard Courts at the Spring Lake Complex was
approved. Supporters of this addition should contact Tom
Kuczkowski, or a member of the Recreation Committee, to be
considered for the group that will plan the scheduling and
maintenance of the courts. See page 16 for more details.
The Finance Committee, led by Tom Hoppin, reviewed and
updated the POA’s Financial Policies. Minor changes regarding
check signing and procurement policies were approved.
Splitting the single Secretary/Treasurer position into two
individual positions – Secretary and Treasurer - was approved. The
separate positions allow for more participation at the Executive
Committee and, more importantly, improve Board Officer
Succession Planning.
The POA’s financial performance thus far this year has been
unremarkable. That’s good! The toughest contingency that we’ve
had to deal with thus far (“knock wood”) has been fast growing
grass. The Staff really does a good job of planning and controlling
our budget.
Finally, the Whooping Crane Conservancy Boardwalk is nearly
rebuilt. Thanks to the leadership of Frank Wilcher and Larry
Waterhouse, this project is also completely funded. The boardwalk
will provide many years of enjoyment for HHP residents, and with
your continued support, the Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy
Foundation will have solid financing for future repairs.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Merry Harlacher
POA Board Report
September 2005 – Page 3
General Manager’s Report_________
COFFEE WITH PETER
Coffee with Peter
Our next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 4:00 PM
at the Plantation House. Our very special guest will be the Town
of Hilton Head Island’s Traffic and Transportation Engineer
Darrin Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker will provide us with a brief
update on the Town’s plans for the traffic circle at the intersection of
Squire Pope and Gum Tree Roads and future improvements to the
intersection of Route 278 and Squire Pope Road. This is a great way to
get up to speed on important issues facing our community. I hope to
see all of you on September 29th.
Cell Provider Status
Several property owners have expressed some degree of
aggravation in trying to reach the appropriate representative of their
cell phone provider. They would like to encourage their provider to
take advantage of the new distributed cellular system that was
installed by Crown Castle Solutions last winter. Below are the
addresses and phone numbers for the CEOs of the major cell phone
providers in the area. Please feel free to call or write these individuals
to express your desire that they become part of the newly installed
antenna system. Alltel is already transmitting. Cingular and Suncom
have signed up and are in the process of connecting to our system.
Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan G. Seidenberg, 1095 Ave of the
Americas, New York, New York 10026, (212) 395-2121
T Mobile President and CEO Robert P Dotson, 12920 S.E. 38
Street, Bellevue, Washington 98006, (425) 378-4000
Nextel CEO Timothy M. Donhue, 20011 Edmund Halley Drive,
Reston, Virginia 20191, (703) 443-4000
Sprint President Len Lauer, PO Box 8077, London, KY 40742
Hargray Communications Group Vice President & COO Bob
LaBonte, 856 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC
29928, (843) 842-1721
Catch and Release
One of the little publicized natural resources of Hilton Head
Plantation is our fresh water fishing. Each year in conjunction with the
Plantation’s Fishing Club, the POA stocks many of our freshwater
lagoons. These fish help keep the sport and recreational aspects of
fishing alive and well in Hilton Head Plantation. The POA Board working
with the Fishing Club is seeking to educate Plantation residents and
their guests on the merits of Catch and Release fishing. We want the
fish in our freshwater lagoons to remain a vibrant natural resource for
years to come and to that end we ask that all residents and their
guests adopt the practice of Catch and Release fishing.
Traffic Circle Courtesy
A property owner asked that we remind folks… When you are in the
traffic circle at Whooping Crane and Main Street, please use your
directional signals so your fellow motorists can determine your
intentions. Remember, traffic waiting to enter the circle yields to
vehicles already in the circle.
Date: Thurs, Sept 29
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: PH
SPRING LAKE POOL
CLOSES OCT 30th
Hurricane Re-entry
Number
1-877-264-5267
Notice
When speaking to a
member of the
Security Department,
your conversation
may be recorded for
quality assurance.
Board of
Directors’
HOTLINE
681-8800
Extension 8
Scarecrows
The Avid Gardeners in
conjunction with the Covenants
Committee will be conducting a
Scarecrow Contest during the
month of October. Please see
page 7 for details.
Cart Path Etiquette
We enjoy a unique
relationship with the golf clubs
that make their home in HHP.
They open their cart paths up
to residents at certain hours in
the morning and evening.
Please observe these times
when using their cart paths. It
is both dangerous and
disruptive to use the cart paths
during times other then those
designated by each course.
Thanks for your cooperation.
In Line Skating
A resident emailed me
regarding the safety rules that
one should follow regarding in
line skating. A search of the
Internet reveled the following:
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Always wear your protective
gear: helmet, wrist protection,
elbow pads, knee pads
Master the basics—striding,
stopping, and turning
Keep your equipment in proper
working order
Obey all traffic regulations.
When on skates, you should
consider yourself to be subject
to the same obligations as a
bicyclist or a driver of an
automobile
Skate under control at all
times
Watch out for road hazards
Avoid water, oil, and sand
Avoid traffic
Skate on the right, pass on the
left
Announce your intentions by
saying, "passing on your left"
Always yield to pedestrians
POA Board Report
Your Pin Number
A PIN (Personal Identification Number) number is assigned to each
household and is used when you arrange for a visitor to your home. As
a property owner, you are ultimately responsible for the actions of your
guests on the Plantation. If a guest causes property damage or is fined
for a violation of the POA’s governing documents and fails to make
restitution or pay the fine, the property owner is held accountable.
Please carefully consider who you allow to be invited onto the
Plantation. If you have young people in your household, please know
who your children are inviting to your home. On several occasions
Security has encountered “guests” who had passes entered
into the system and were not visiting the host’s property.
If you have any questions about your account and what guests have
been invited on to the property in your name, please give the Main
Gate a call at 681-2177. It may be prudent to have a conversation with
the young people in your household regarding this issue. We have
come upon situations where the adults in the household were totally
unaware that their children had called in passes for friends who had no
intention of visiting their home and somehow managed to get into
mischief.
Also regarding the use of passes... A Guest Pass should not be
used for individuals who are performing work or a service.
These individuals must purchase a pass to come into the Plantation.
The fees collected from service providers pay for the additional wear
and tear on our roadways as well as the Security necessary to monitor
the activities of workers and service providers.
Please do not circumvent these procedures, which help keep our
assessments down. The POA collects in excess of $500,000 annually as
a result of gate fees paid by workers and service providers. If this
amount were not collected, our assessments would increase by a like
amount to make up the short fall. As always, your cooperation is
appreciated.
Projects
Paving – This year’s paving project has been largely completed in
spite of the seemingly constant rain that Mother Nature has thrown at
us during much of the summer. Pineland Road and Skull Creek Drive
are scheduled for striping.
RV/ Boat Storage Expansion – The Board has awarded the contract
for this project and work should get underway shortly.
Whooping Crane Board Walk – We continue to make progress on
this important project. Note cards are on sale at the POA Service
Center with all proceeds going to the Whooping Crane Boardwalk
renovation project.
Bocce Ball/Shuffleboard – The Board has approved the construction
of two Bocce Ball and three Shuffleboard courts in the Spring Lake
Recreation area. Please see the article on page 16 for details. Stay
tuned for information on the construction schedule.
Stay Safe
Peter Kristian
POA Information
Nature Notes: Turkey Vultures & Black Vultures_________
Most of us grew up calling them
“Buzzards,” but they are actually
vultures. In North America we have
three species of vultures: the
California Condor, Turkey Vulture,
and Black Vulture. The extremely
endangered Condor lives only in
western mountain ranges. Turkey
Vultures have the largest range of
any of the species and are found
throughout all of the United States,
southern Canada, and parts of
Central and South America. However,
experts believe that Black Vultures,
with a range restricted to the southern United States and Central
America, may actually outnumber the other species.
In Hilton Head both species are common all year round, and most of
the soaring birds you see over Hilton Head are vultures. A few field
notes will help you separate the species. The wings of the Turkey
Vultures are almost six feet across and the trailing edge of the wing is
a pale gray, contrasting with the black leading edge. Turkey Vultures
are the champions among soaring birds. They can catch rising warm
air (thermals) and soar without flapping for, according to one report,
up to six hours. When they soar, they hold their wings in a high
dihedral or “V” shape and rock back and forth in the wind. When
children draw flying birds they usually use this image.
The Black Vulture’s wingspan is only four and one-half feet across,
with a large white patch at the end of each wing. The shorter-winged
Black Vulture must flap its wings in quick bursts while soaring. Neither
species make graceful landings. Several years ago, a Black Vulture
nested in Whooping Crane Conservancy. Each afternoon an adult
brought two full-sized chicks to our birdbath for a drink and a bath.
Even though I was in the house I always knew when they arrived.
They crash-landed on the roof, made several bobbles, and then
hopped down to the ground.
The Turkey Vulture got its name from its red head and neck that
have no feathers. The Black Vulture’s head and neck are also
featherless but are black. If vultures become cold they can retract the
featherless neck to keep it warm. To keep cool in the summer vultures
may urinate onto their legs. The urine also sanitizes their legs.
All vultures eat carrion that may be days old and can contain
harmful bacteria. Since there are no feathers on their heads, the rotten
food that sticks to vultures’ heads can easily be washed away. Both
vultures find food with their keen eyesight, but the Turkey Vulture also
has a keen sense of smell, very rare among birds, and may detect
carrion from a mile away. Both vultures prefer fresh carrion but will
settle for less. The Black Vulture is known to take chicks from heron
and egret nests, as well as eat
small live mammals. Neither
vulture is able to kill prey with
their weak talons, but their
sharp-hooked bills can tear
tough cowhide. When feeding,
the smaller but more
aggressive Black Vultures easily
intimidate the larger Turkey
Vultures, which must back off
and wait to eat. The vultures’
rather unpleasant eating habits
make a major contribution to
cleaning up road kill on
American highways.
Neither species of vultures
builds a nest. They usually lay
two eggs on a rock ledge, in a
tree stump, or in a cave. The
eggs hatch in about 38-40
days, and the birds leave the
nest when they are 70-80 days
old. The young are fed
regurgitated food by both
parents. In fact, the major
defense of adults and even
chicks when threatened is to
vomit the smelly rotten meat
concoction they eat, which
usually discourages any
predator. They may remain in a
large family group for many
years, and many reach the age
of 20 years in the wild.
Both species migrate in the
winter to their southern range.
When there was a Hawk Watch
on Hilton Head at Fish Haul
Creek, I counted over 200 in
one migrating flock. These
flocks can even provide a
tourist attraction—their return
each spring to the north is
marked by a festival of
celebration in Hinckley, Ohio.
-- Mary Bess Mulhollan
Distributed
Cellular System
in Operation
The distributed cellular
antenna system for Hilton Head
Plantation has been operational
since early January 2005. The
system is owned and operated
by Crown Castle International.
They market and lease it to the
various cellular carriers. The
individual carriers decide
whether or not they need to use
the system to improve the
service they provide within HHP.
The current status of carrier
subscription is shown below.
If your cell phone service
does not meet your
expectations, contact your
carrier or switch to another
carrier. Those carriers that use
the distributed system in HHP
will generally provide good
service throughout the
Plantation.
Distributed Cellular
System Status
System online – 1/05
Carriers on the System or
that have signed up 9/05
ALLTEL
Yes
AT&T/Suncom
No
Cingular
Yes
Hargray
No
Nextel
No
Sprint
No
T Mobile
No
Triton/Suncom
Yes
Verizon
No
POA Information
Simple Assault vs. Assault & Battery_
Earlier last month we had an unfortunate incident happen at our
Main Gate complex involving two of our residents over something that
happened off property. (road rage)
Remember the old saying, "Sticks and stones can break my bones,
but words will never harm me?" Striking someone because you are
provoked by another's words or deeds (unless you are protecting
yourself against life-threatening violence) isn't self-defense -- it's
assault and battery. If you touch someone even if you are verbally
provoked, the law in South Carolina says you can be arrested. So, think
long and hard before becoming physical with someone or using words
that can be construed as threatening a person with bodily injury. Here
are the definitions:
• Assault: An unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to
commit a violent injury upon another person. Simple assault can
occur where there is no battery at all, only the threat of bodily
injury.
• Battery: The successful accomplishment of such an attempt.
Penalty for Simple Assault and Battery is a $200 fine and up to 30
days in jail. It is important to note that simple assault and battery does
not require an injury. Offensive touching can constitute simple assault
and battery.
Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature: an unlawful
act of violent injury to another person accompanied by any
circumstances of aggravation. Typical types of aggravating
circumstances, which would suffice for a conviction on assault and
battery of a high and aggravated nature, are:
• Use of a deadly weapon (gun, knife, baseball bat, garden tool,
etc.) that inflicts serious bodily injury
• Infliction of serious bodily injury such as painful gashes or
serious injuries to the face
• Disparity between the sizes, ages and physical conditions of the
parties, or impaired health on the part of the victim
• Resistance of lawful authority accompanied by an unlawful act
against the arresting officer, even though no bodily harm may
be inflicted
• Indecent liberties or familiarities with a female
Penalty: Charged as a felony offense. Up to 10 years imprisonment.
The best defense against becoming a victim of or being accused of
assault and battery is common sense. Walk away, calm down and
stay in control. Call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office if you
are off the Plantation or the HHP Security Department if you
are on the Plantation, and let these law enforcement agencies
deal with the situation.
-- Art Benoit, Director of Security
POA Information
Scarecrow Contest
WE’RE HAVING A SCARECROW CONTEST!
October will be here before
you know what happened to
Scarecrow Contest
summer, so get your thinking
caps on, and allow your
creative juices to flow!
SCARECROWS can be abstract
mobile-like creations hanging
from a pole or tree limb.
SCARECROWS may be created
with a broom handle, plastic
jug (head), a clothes hanger,
and colorful old clothes.
Imagine SCARECROWS
composed of paper plates,
aluminum pans crashing and
banging to scare crows away,
or a prom scene with ten
SCARECROWS! Whether you
create one SCARECROW or
many, have some fun with
your creations! For the truly unskilled laborer, why not purchase a
ready made Halloween costume and let your imagination run wild!
For more ideas, go to SCARECROW.COM on the web, or order
Felder Rushing's book, SCARECROWS, which has complete details on
construction, easy or complex. A SCARECROW construction
demonstration is set for Saturday October 1st, at 10:00 AM at the
Seabrook Farm. Rain Date: Saturday, October 8th at 10:00 AM. Show
up to observe and take notes. You may want to bring your own chair.
Deadline:
Judging:
2:00 PM, Friday, October 14th
9:00 AM, Thurs, Oct 20th thru 4:00 PM, Tues, Oct 25th
Scarecrow Contest APPLICATION
NEIGHBORHOOD (i.e., Big Woods) _____________________________
NAME ____________________________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________________
TELEPHONE _______________________________________________
DIRECTIONS to your SCARECROW _____________________________
SINGLE SCARECROW ______
TWO or MORE SCARECROWS ______
Mail or drop off your application to the POA Service Center, 7 Surrey Lane.
POA Information
WC Conservancy Boardwalk Update__
Off with the old lumber…
by Larry Waterhouse
The progress of replacing the boardwalk continues as the De
Simone construction work crew has installed all of the new surface
boards and has finished securing each board with stainless steel
screws. Installation of the handrails has begun with the mounting of
the 4x4 posts underway. Although the summer temperatures,
humidity, and insects have provided a difficult working environment,
the construction crew has adapted and continues to make substantial
progress towards completion. It is projected that the boardwalk
replacement will be completed by the late September / early October
timeframe.
Larry Coffin’s photos on the opposite page depict various scenes of
the boardwalk under construction. Photo #1 shows the new surface
boards being installed at the boardwalk entrance. Photo #2 is the new
boardwalk surface as it meanders through the pond. Note the
duckweed on the surface of the pond. Photos #3 & #4 show new 4x4
posts mounted, which will support the handrails. Photos #5 & #6 show
the new handrails installed near the end of the boardwalk.
More History of the Conservancy
From An Informal History of Whooping Crane Pond by Alice Kirby, 1982
Moving the lumber out…
And, hauling it away…
Photos by Larry Coffin
The Sea Pines Co. began the development of Hilton Head Plantation
in 1972, and Charles Fraser was involved in the protection of Whooping
Crane Pond Conservancy. The charm and value of the Whooping Crane
Pond area was recognized as a vital element, and thus the main road
into the Plantation was named Whooping Crane Way.
Preliminary planning for Hilton Head Plantation included ecological
concerns as important, with an environmental expert as a permanent
part of the staff, spoke idealistically of “harmonizing man with nature,”
and protecting all wild life. In June of 1972, employees of Hilton Head
Plantation Co. were asked to provide input on the development of the
area. Some of the many and diverse suggestions were:
• Inter-connecting jeep roads
• A riding path for horses
• Bike paths
• Boat trails through the swamp using cane-poled boats
• A sanctuary but commercially exploited to a degree, such as
charging an entrance fee, selling field guides, etc.
• A study of Whooping Crane habitat should be made to
determine whether nature trails would disturb the birds
• Whooping Crane Pond should be preserved, with graphic
explanations and a boardwalk
In a 1974 Property Buyers Guide, projected plans were: Separate
trails for Whooping Crane Pond’s distinct habitats. Surface earth trails
will be in the woodland area, and wooden boardwalks will be over the
wetlands. Interpretive signs along both trails will make a stroll through
Whooping Crane Pond an enjoyable learning experience.
More on the building of the initial boardwalk next month…
POA Information
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Bridge Winners________
Informal Bridge
August Winners
1. Don Kowtko
2. Doris Jack
3. Toby Hopkins
4. Evelyn Kowtko
PH – 4th Tuesday – 7:15 PM. Call
Joan Harnishfeger – 681-7229 or
Rita Philippon – 681-6635.
PH Dinner Bridge
August Winners
1. Evelyn Kowtko
2. Leah Bratt
3. Billie Hodges
4. Freddie Hodges
PH – 1st Tuesday – 6:00 PM. Call
Billie Hodges – 681-5906 or Gloria
Campeau – 681-6647.
PH Ladies Bridge
August 12th Winners
1. Dorothy Kaplan
2. Betty Weston
3. Flo Thompson
4. Cira Roche
PH – 2nd & 4th Friday – 10:30 AM.
Call Mary Priestman – 342-6244 or
Ingrid Zenker - 689-5040.
Slammers
HHP Clubs
SL Ladies Bridge
August 2nd Winners
1. Dolores Kanski
2. Hogan Downes
3. Fran Anderson
4. Mary Brown
August 16th Winners
1. Dolores Kanski
2. Hogan Downes
3. Lil Romano
4. Dorothy Feind
SL – 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10 AM.
Call Fran Anderson – 681-2554 or
Jeanne Napier – 681-1866.
Tennis Social Club______
We invite you all to attend the
Spring Lake Tennis Annual Meeting
at the Plantation House on October
5th. It is a great opportunity to get
updates about the tennis programs
and have all your questions
answered.
The Social Committee would like to
remind you to set these dates aside
for some of the programs we have
set up for you. September 17th will
be Tennis from 8:30 to 10:30 with
lunch following. A Oktoberfest
Celebration will be the 29th. And if
you are inspired to do some fall
cleaning, we will come and pick up
your donations for the November 6th
Trash to Treasure Sale. Contact
Peter Labeck with questions at 6895599.
August Winners
1. Norm Wolff
2. Freddie Hodges
3. Ron Jack
PH – 2nd Wednesday – 7:00 PM.
Call Rick Perrini – 689-5025.
We are also looking for a few good
men and women for a Spring Lake
Beautification Project. Watch the
bulletin boards for the date and
time.
-- Jeanne Greco
SL Dinner Bridge
Woodcarvers__________
August Winners
1. Joan Harnishfeger & Rita
Philippon
2. Christel & Norman Kronenberg
3. Helen Allen & Bill Johnson
SL – 2nd Tuesday – 6:15 PM. Call
Lil Fisher – 689-6858 or Mary Lou
Fisher 689-6676.
Woodcarvers have many projects in
the works – birds, figures, basrelief, etc. Come spend some time
with us. Experience is not a factor;
we learn from one another.
Days/Time: Mondays @ 7:15 PM
Place:
Contact Jim Gorddard at 689-3273
Gourmet Club_________
It’s time for
the start of the
2005-2006
season of the
Hilton Head
Plantation
Gourmet Club.
If you enjoy good food and
meeting new and interesting
people, you may want to join the
Gourmet Club. Come to our kickoff cocktail party at the Spring
Lake Pavilion on Sunday,
September 18th at 5:00 PM and
join. Each couple should bring a
favorite hors d'oeuvres to serve six
persons and their own cocktails
and set-ups. The Gourmet Club will
provide ice and plastic glasses.
Annual dues of $15.00 per couple
will be collected at the door. For
more information, contact Bob or
Sally McGarry at 342-9254. If you
cannot make the cocktail party and
wish to join us, call the McGarrys
Or check out the Gourmet Club on
HHP’s website. Click Recreation,
Activities, Clubs.
-- Bob McGarry
Happy Times Society____
The Happy Times Society is a social
group for all HHP residents. Happy
Times Society meets each month at
Dolphin Head for refreshments.
Day:
4th Sunday of the month
Time: 5-7 PM @ Dolphin Head
Place: Dolphin Head
Please bring a hors d’oeuvre for
eight and your own utensils, plates,
cups, napkins & beverage.
Yoga with Ruth________
Since 1986, Ruth Palmer varies the
weekly Yoga exercises and positions
to address the group’s needs. Yoga
is a relaxing, energizing &
strengthening program, including
gentle stretches and positions to
help people survive with their pain.
Day/Time: Thursdays, 9-10:30 AM
Place:
Plantation House
HHP Clubs
Out-To-Lunch Bunch____
The October luncheon will be held
on Wednesday, October 19 at the
Bonefish Grill. Arrival 12 Noon with
Happy Hour prices of $2.00 per
glass of wine (plus tax) and
luncheon at 12:30.
Choice of
1) House Salad or
2) Caesar Salad
Entrees
(with Island Rice & seasonal garnish)
3) Grilled Salmon (choice of sauce:
lemon butter, lime tomato garlic,
or warm mango salsa)
4) Lily's Chicken
5) Pork Tenderloin Picatta
Dessert
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Brownie
Cake
Please send a check for $18.00 to
Barbara Mainenti, 14 Eagle Claw
Lane, HHI, SC 29926. Mark your
check with your choices – for
example, 2 and 3 (Caesar salad
and Salmon). The deadline is
October 12th.
For anyone who did not sign up for
the Out To Lunch Bunch, just add
a $1.00 to your check. Questions?
Call Jane Hudson 689-5785.
Reminder: The opening luncheon
is at Indigo Run at 11:30 for a
cash bar and luncheon at 12 Noon.
They will give directions to The
Golf Club at the gate.
Preview: Flora's on November 9th.
-- Jane Hudson
Big Wheels Club_______
The Big Wheels Bicycle Club is a
wonderful way to get out in the
fresh air, get some exercise, and
socialize with friends. We meet on
the 1st and 3rd Thursday every
month. The 1st Thursday we bike to
Dolphin Head, bringing a brown bag
lunch, meeting at 11:30 AM until
1:00 PM. At that time, we decide
what restaurant we will meet for
the 3rd Thursday. Contact Joan
Henry at 689-5649 or Kathleen
Krizner at 681-2929.
Fishing Club___________
th
Join us on September 28 , 6:00 PM
at the Plantation House, for our Fish
Dinner! We’ll have all kinds of fish
dishes including some for our nonfish eating members. Dave and
Beverly Morse have promised to
bring several of their prepared
dinner recipes, including the famous
“ catfish and cheese nuggets”.
Our speaker is yet to be determined
but a program about fishing or our
environment will be presented after
dinner. If you have never been to
our club and are interested please
call Richard Austin at 689-6841 or
Dave Morse at 682-2356.
At the recent “Coffee with Peter”
Dave presented our Club’s position
on the need for “Catch and Release”
fishing in our Plantation. The
following are excerpts from that
presentation.
The lagoons in our Plantation are
storm run off ponds to control and
help eliminate flooding, yet they
afford us the luxury of being able to
fish in them. This wonderful
recreational resource should be
protected as well as their contents.
All freshwater ponds should be
identified as “CATCH and RELEASE
Only”, thus eliminating the
harvesting of fish from our lagoons.
A healthy female Largemouth Bass
of about 5 lbs can produce at least
40,000 eggs per season, catch and
keep her and you loose that many
eggs. It took about 10-12 years for
her to reach her 20 to 24” size. She
helps support our eco system of
shore birds, turtles, birds of prey
such as Ospreys and the reptilian
population. Her offspring that
survive are the fish we can all enjoy
catching and they too eventually
will produce future generations.
We currently have what we call
”bucket fishermen” harvesting our
ponds. These people for the most
part are workers fishing during their
lunch hours or after work. They are
also guests of property owners who
do not oversee their activities but
are responsible for their actions.
The POA provides funds to stock
our ponds – $1500 for 2005 and
$2000 for 2006. The cost of fish has
skyrocketed from $.07 per fish to an
average of $.70 since the state got
out of the stocking business. We
now are only able to stock about
10% of what we had in the past!
If we had planted flowers or plants
of the same value, it would not
make sense to allow outsiders to
take those away from us. Our fish
stocking keeps us ahead of the
predators, such as shore birds,
otters and diving ducks like the
cormorants. If we allow people to
take fish from our lagoons we have
a totally unprotected resource.
Outsiders and our own visitors fish
without regard to preserving the
quality of our lagoons. You don’t
have to look to far to see coffee
cups, soda cans and paper products
from fast food restaurants near any
lagoon adjacent to a construction
site or large pond.
Guest passes DO NOT give people
the right to fish our ponds, unless
the property owner accompanies
them! Contractors and vendors
entering under a business permit
DO NOT have the right to fish!
We have not found any gated
community other than ours that is
not “Catch and Release only.” It is
time for us to protect our natural
resource and add signage that
states “CATCH AND RELEASE
FISHING ONLY IN FRESH WATER
PONDS”.
State rules and regulations
regarding size and limits apply to
spring and Bear Lakes and to Wild
Turkey lagoon since these are
considered saltwater fisheries.
Our Fishing Club is open to all
residents and meets for dinner the
4th wed of each month and can be a
wealth of information to you about
fishing in our area. Most non-fishing
spouses usually always attend and
enjoy our potluck dinners. In
addition we plan several trips
annually to various destinations.
-- Earle Nirmaier
HHP Clubs
Newcomers Club_______
Dog Club_____________
Culinary Cut-Ups_______
Attention Newcomers! It is not too
late.
Attention all dog lovers!!! Please
join us and bring along a friend to
the Dog Club meeting Tuesday,
October 11th, 7 PM in the
Plantation House.
Culinary Cut-Ups will be starting
their season on October 13th at
the Plantation House with a
demonstration of pastries by
French pastry chef Johny
Philoxene of the French Bakery
Shop in Pineland Station followed
by a delightful afternoon “Tea” and
mouth watering pastries.
As we go to press, our first meeting
of the season on Tuesday,
September 20th at 7:00 PM at
the Plantation House is eminent.
Peter Kristian, General Manager
of the Plantation, will be on hand to
provide a formal orientation and
introduce you to the various Clubs
and activities available to HHP
residents. Local merchants will
provide door prizes. There is a $3
per person charge for refreshments;
payable at the door (correct change
is much appreciated).
All HHP residents of fewer than 3
years are automatically members of
our Newcomers Club. Meetings
provide a great chance for you to
meet and socialize with your new
neighbors, become more educated
about our Island, and participate in
fun activities. “Sign up” sheets are
available at meetings to express
your interest in the various active
committees that plan and direct our
events.
Our October event is the very
popular, Low Country Pig Roast
– Tuesday, October 18th at 6:00
PM at the Plantation House.
Edward Jones will sponsor the
event, which reduces the cost to
$10.00 per person for all the food,
fun, and drinks (BYOB). Combine
that with the door prizes you might
win, and it is quite a bargain.
Attendance is limited, so please get
your reservation and prepayment in
by October 7th. Reservation Forms
will be available at the September
meeting, Plantation House, or
contact: Ann or Steve Schwab for
details (682-2701).
Please also mark your calendars for
these next upcoming events:
Island Topics – Tuesday,
November 15th at 7:00 PM
Meet the Mayor – Tuesday,
January 17th at 7:00 PM
-- Steve Schwab
At our September meeting, our
guest speaker featured how to
make your dog a Canine Good
Citizen (CGC). And if you have a
dog that loves water, canine water
rescue might be just what you are
looking for.
Our guest speaker for October will
talk to us about Pet Sitting services
in your home, for those of you with
dogs who’d rather be at home
while you’re away.
As you are all aware, we are in the
midst of hurricane season. Did you
know that the Humane Association
provides a free packet of
information, if you need evacuation
tips, when traveling with your dog?
Call them and they will be happy to
provide the information to you.
Speaking of the shelter, the Litter
Box Thrift Store is re-opening by
the end of August, in a new
location on Wild Horse Road. If
you have items to donate, or if you
can offer some help at the store,
they and the animals they are
helping would greatly appreciate it.
If you have any questions or you’d
simply just like to know more
about the Dog Club, call 342-9911,
or check out our website…
http://hometown.aol.com/scarlettl
abby/dogclubhomepage.html
Reservations must be made by
October 5th. You must be a
member of the Hilton Head
Plantation Women’s Club to join.
Dues are $8 and are payable to
Lois McCue at 9 Stonegate Court.
For further information, contact
Jeanne Andreano at 681-3894 or
Lois McCue at 342-5032.
-- Lois McCue
Cheers by the Sound_____
Come greet dear friends and make
new ones at Dolphin Head
Recreation Area. Bring a hors
d’oeuvre for eight, a serving utensil,
your favorite beverage, paper plates,
cups, and napkins.
Day: 4th Tuesday of the Month
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Place: Dolphin Head
No reservations are necessary – just
show up. For information, call
Margita Rockstroh 682-3171 or
Marma Kuczkowski at 689-3399.
Green Thumbers_______
If you are thinking about getting a
dog, please consider joining to
help us take care of our foster dog,
Annie, currently residing at the
Hilton Head Humane Association
Shelter.
The Green Thumbers will meet at
10:00 AM, Monday, October 10 at
the Spring Lake Pavilion.
When you are out and about,
please remember to pick up after
your dog. Let’s keep our Plantation
looking beautiful.
Prior to our tour, soil-testing kits will
be offered for home analysis. These
kits should be returned at our
November meeting.
Quote of the month: We can judge
Send dues of $8.00 to Ann Schwab,
4 Wing Arrow made out to Green
Thumbers.
-- Jan Peoples
the heart of a man by his treatment
of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant
-- Rosemary Sparacio
After a brief business meeting, our
group will carpool to the home of
Ann Clayton for a garden tour.
HHP Clubs
Farmers Club__________
September is finally here with its
cooler days to herald in the secret
season of gardening in the Coastal
South. Even though seeds are not
as readily available at the stores,
many of us order them from
catalogs or save them from the
spring before. It is now time to
plant lettuce, spinach and breccias
such as broccoli, cabbage and
collards. You may want to try
turnips, radish and carrots as well.
Get your garlic in, too, in a wellprepared area that will be left
undisturbed until late spring.
Craft Workshop________________________________
ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Christ Lutheran Church
829 William Hilton Parkway
(between markers 8 and 9)
THE DOLLHOUSE
WHY HOSPICE CARE OF THE
LOWCOUNTRY? As you know
from previous articles, we have
donated the profits from our sales
for the past ten years ($104,000+)
to this wonderful nonprofit agency.
Many of you know first-hand the
caring that they give to people
who near the end of their life. The
professionals and volunteers
provide comfort and pain
management for the dying, as well
as physical, emotional and spiritual
care for the entire family.
In the flowerbed, scatter seeds of
bachelor’s buttons, larkspur and any
other spring bloomers that will go
through the winter. Water them
carefully for three weeks, and they
should reward you next year. Be
looking for flats or small pots of
perennials you like such as daisies,
delphiniums or salvia “Victoria”, and
keep them lightly watered through
the winter. They will make beautiful
displays come warm weather.
The Scarecrow Festival is coming
soon. Sharon Jaunsem will be at the
farm shed at 10 AM on Saturday,
October 1st to demonstrate how to
make your own scarecrow. Rain
date will be October 8th. Bring your
own materials or just come and
watch, and you can make yours
later. The Scarecrows will be
displayed along the fence in the
orchard. It should be a lot of fun!
Dennis Snyder has personally done
a lot of bush hogging to keep our
farm looking nice. If you need any
help with yours, call 682-2472. The
small fee charged will benefit the
farm. There are some choice plots
available, and you may tour them
with Dick Bloom by calling him at
681-5635. The fee is $25 per 25x25
foot square plus $15 dues for our
fabulous dinners on the first
Thursday of each month. October 6
is the Pig Roast, which is an
authentic whole hog affair and is
always full. See you there.
-- Diane Middleton
HOT NEW ITEMS FOR THIS
SHOW: Topiary trees, exquisite
feathery wreaths, Bermuda Bags
(yes, they are back), feathery
centerpieces, embellished
magnifying glasses, bottle covers,
lace Christmas angel ornaments,
diminutive gold and silver place
card holders, jeweled gold leaf
candles, and our signature quilts,
pillows, children’s sweaters,
Christmas ornaments and,
hundreds and hundreds more
lovely gift.
You’ve seen the front and the back
- now how about this? Tickets for
the drawing for the dollhouse are
$5.00 each, or 3 for $10.00 and
will be available at the show. Call
Fran Green at 342-3505 if you
would like to buy some ahead of
time.
The drawing for the Dollhouse will
be at 1:30 pm at the Show and
Sale on Saturday, October 15th
(details above).
As a nonprofit agency, Hospice
Care of the Lowcountry accepts
whatever compensation insurance
pays; they accept patients who
have no insurance; and, they
welcome children as patients (not
all hospice facilities will). Also,
their bereavement counseling
services and support groups are
available to the community at no
charge. If you would like more
information, please call: 681-7814
and ask to speak to Sandra Mecca,
Director of Patient Care.
COME EARLY FOR FIRST
CHOICE. BRING YOUR
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND
NEIGHBORS. WE’LL BE
WAITING TO WELCOME YOU.
THERE WILL BE A BAKE SALE.
A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE
AVAILABLE FOR A MODEST
CHARGE.
Thank you for your support.
-- Charlotte Ward
HHP Clubs
HHP Women’s Club_____
Yacht Club____________
Curtain Calls__________
The Hilton Head Plantation
Women's Club will meet Tuesday,
October 11th at the Plantation
House. Michael Marks, President
and CEO of the Coastal Discovery
Museum, will present the program
Before the Bridge, a most
pertinent to understanding our
Island home.
Despite a hot and humid summer,
the HHP Yacht Club has continued
its boating events. Catch up on
photos from past events, the
directory, new events, tide tables,
and HHPYC signature items on the
Club website at www.hhpyc.org.
No standing in line for first night
tickets… Just join the fun as
Curtain Calls reconvenes after the
summer vacation on Sunday,
September 18th at the Plantation
House. There will be cocktails
(BYOB) and hearty hors d’oeuvres
(Bring enough to share) at 5:30,
followed by the first play reading
of the season at 6:15.
He will discuss a recently designed
and printed map of our Island's
historic landmarks detailing sixteen
noted historic sites dating from the
1300s through the 1900s. Historic
information on sites, such as
Simmons Fishing Camp, Fort
Howell, and Green's Shell Enclosure,
is included on each map. Mr. Marks
will provide copies of the map to all
in attendance.
There will be a half hour for
fellowship and refreshments
beginning at 2:00 PM, followed by a
brief business meeting and the
program at 2:30 PM. To make a
reservation for the meeting, call
Theresa Schneider at 689-5272 or
Judy Sturm at 689-3214. Email
responses and queries may be sent
to [email protected]. Please
include both first and last names in
your response. Directories for 20052006 will be available at the
meeting.
If you have questions about any of
the interest groups or activities, call
Barbara LaMontagne at 682-2371.
Members of all interest groups must
pay dues to the HHP Women's Club.
The HHP Women's Club welcomes
new members throughout the year.
Membership is open to women
residents and property owners of
Hilton Head Plantation. To join,
send a $10 check payable to HHP
Women's Club to Judy Sturm at 40
Cypress Marsh Drive, HHI 29926.
Include your email address,
spouse's name, your address and
phone number with the check. Don't
forget that the November meeting
has been changed to November 1st.
Anne Cohick
Dick Sell wrote a very informative
article, in the August Plantation
Living, regarding the HHP Yacht
Club and Commodore Tom
Tomfohrde. This article is also
available on the Club’s website.
On August 18th, approximately 135
members arrived at the Dockside
Restaurant in Port Royal, by boat
and asphalt, for the annual seafood
buffet. The salads, oysters, prime
rib, stuffed crab, fried and boiled
shrimp, and crab legs made this an
outstanding meal and great get
together. If you didn’t make it, don’t
miss it next year.
The next general meeting is
September 15th and will feature the
HHPYC Welcome Back Party, a.k.a.
the Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville
dinner. For all the Parrot-heads
attending, this happy event will be
at the Plantation House. Happy hour
will be BYOB at 6 PM, followed by a
Buffet Dinner at 7 PM. More
information on the Club website!
On September 21st, the Club will
have the Bray’s Island Cruise and
Luncheon, which features a boat
trip (power boats only – low
bridge!) to exclusive Bray’s Island
for a wonderful lunch. Contact Bob
Martin for details.
Club members will cruise to
Beaufort for the special HHPYC gettogether starting on Friday evening
September 30th with cocktails and
dinner at Saltus Restaurant.
Saturday will be a day of leisure in
Beaufort, followed by a shrimp
party on the dock at 6 PM. Look
Contact Paul Keopke for details.
For membership information, call
Nancy Correll at 342-3755 or email
her at [email protected].
-- Ron Li
As first-nighters, you will be
entertained by a two-act comedy,
featuring three actors, directed
and produced by Doug Milsom,
one of the founders of the
organization. After the final
curtain, there will be dessert and
coffee and time to discuss the play
and visit with friends.
You may be a member of the
audience this month and if it is
your dream, a member of the cast
or a producer later in the season.
Remember – no long line, no
scalpers – just a contribution to
the food table and one dollar for
supplies.
-- Grace Nealy
Dance Club___________
The Dance Club meets regularly on
the second and fourth Thursdays
of the month. Certified instructor,
Jennifer Brown, teaches us
ballroom dance steps.
Anyone interested in attending a
session to see if this enjoyable
dance group is for you may merely
come to the Plantation House at
any of the scheduled times.
If you would like further
information, please contact
Joan/Charlie Forton at 681-4761 or
Karen/Frank Anderson at 6823107.
Where:
Dates:
Time:
Cost:
Plantation House
9/22, 10/13, 10/27
7:00-8:30 PM
$4.00 per person
-- Karen Anderson
HHP Clubs
Island Hoppers_________
2005-06 Trip Schedule
th
September 28 – "Riverboat Cruise"
We will board a replica of a Stern
Wheel River Boat for a tour of the
Historic Savannah River.
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nd
December 1 & 2 – A holiday trip
to Atlanta GA to see the Radio City
Rockettes at the Fox Theater,
overnight at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
On December 2nd there will be time to
shop until afternoon. Later, we will
have dinner at Callaway Gardens and
a tour of the Christmas Lights there.
February (date to be determined)
2006 – Overnight trip to Kennedy
Space Center, Florida; Explore NASA
exhibits and visit the Historic Cocoa
Village where you can visit unique
shops and galleries. Included will be a
stop in St. Augustine for Dinner.
April 26th – Visit Middleton Place,
Charleston SC, tour 18th Century Rice
Plantation, and have lunch in the
Plantation Restaurant. In the evening
after a few hours shopping, we will go
to Charleston Coliseum for production
of the musical "Thoroughly Modern
Millie."
May (date to be determined) 2006
– We will have an overnight trip to
Winston-Salem NC to visit "Old Salem"
and explore the daily life of the Salem
Moravians. Museums, Historic Trades,
wonderful bake goods.
June 2nd - Our Annual Picnic.
Note: Due to a scheduling conflict,
the October Sapelo Island trip has
been canceled. In addition, the Aiken
trip will not occur this season but will
be on next year’s schedule.
Full trip details will be mailed to
members. If you wish to join Island
Hoppers, please send $10 dues to
Barbara Clark, 6 Oyster Shell Lane,
HHI, SC 29926. You must be a
member of the HHP Women's Club.
Questions, please call Nancy Graham
at 689-2631 or Shirley Mitchum at
681-6746.
-- Shirley Mitchum
Rubber Stamping Club__
The HHP Stamping Club meets the
first and fourth Monday of every
month at the Dolphin Head
Clubhouse. There is room for every
level of rubber-stamping, from the
beginner to the most
accomplished. We share ideas,
present new concepts, and create
a social atmosphere of fun and
ingenuity. We meet from 7 - 9 PM.
Please contact Gail Phillips if you're
interested at [email protected]
or 681-8262.
-- Gail Phillips
Movie Club___________
The title of our first movie this
season is Beyond the Sea,
starring Kevin Spacy in a story
about the life and times of
singer/actor Bobby Darin. Show
time is 7 PM Wednesday Sept. 21.
Popcorn will be provided bring
your own drinks. All donations are
for the Boys and Girls Club.
-- Jeanne Costello
ARB Reminder__
There has been a recent
increase in driveway resurfacing
using colors and design stamping.
This is an alteration/modification
to the exterior of the home and
therefore requires an approval by
the ARB office, a Vendor
Compliance Deposit, and a Hilton
Head Plantation Permit.
When entering into a contract
with a vendor, please make sure to
see either the vendor’s Contractor
License or HH Business License,
the Certificate of Insurance, and a
list of references. It is
recommended that you take a look
at one or two of the completed
jobs and talk with the property
owners before signing a contract.
These requirements have been
instituted to keep the Plantation
attractive and to protect you
against fraudulent persons and
poor quality jobs.
How to Place a
FREE
Classified Ad on
HHP’s Website
If you are an HHP resident
and want to place a FREE
classified ad on HHP’s website,
the procedure is very simple.
Send an EMAIL that includes
the text of your ad, your name,
address & telephone number to
[email protected]. That’s
all there is to it. In turn, we
check to make sure that you
are indeed an HHP resident,
monitor ads for inappropriate
information, upload your
classified ad onto HHP’s
website, and notify you via
email that your ad is online.
All classified ads are active
for 90 days. If you wish to
continue your ad after that,
send another email to
[email protected] and ask
that the ad be continued and
give the headline of the ad. At
any time, you may ask that
your classified ad be removed
or the message changed. For
those without Internet, deliver
your ad to the POA Service
Center.
Now it’s time for you to go
online to view all the bargains.
Here’s how –
• Go to
hiltonheadplantation.com
• Click on Welcome to our
World
• Click on Classifieds & Ads
(in white on the top line)
• Click on Classifieds again
and select a category of ads
to review
POA Information
Bocce Ball or Shuffleboard Anyone?___________________
Two years ago, the Recreation Committee under
then Chairperson Maryjean Herberger had a great
idea – Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard courts. Bob Yates,
a Committee member, investigated this idea resulting
in a Master Plan, designed by Wood & Partners and
the POA’s Landscape Architect. The Plan incorporated
four Bocce Ball and four Shuffleboard courts along
with a sizable shade gazebo to protect the onlookers
from the sun and to provide an area for other
recreational activities, such as board games and
cards. The total cost of the Master Plan was estimated
at $80-100,000.
Based on the feedback from HHP’s residents on a
community survey conducted in 2003 and the
Recreation Committee’s analysis, the Committee’s
recommendation to the Board was to construct this
facility in phases. During Phase I, two Bocce Ball and
three Shuffleboard courts would be constructed for
approximately $40-50,000. Additional courts and the
gazebo would be built when the Committee senses
that the community will support the remainder of the
Master Plan.
In August 2004, the Board of Directors approved
$52,000 from the proceeds of the sale of Parcel A to
be added to the 2005 Capital Budget specifically for
Recreational Capital Improvements of this type.
This year, Tom Kuczkowski, current chair of the
Recreation Committee, and his Committee moved the
project along. At its July 2005 meeting, the Board of
Directors agreed to move forward with the Phase I
construction with anticipated completion this fall.
This new sports complex will be located in the
Spring Lake Recreational Area in the area adjacent to
the tennis backboard on the side towards the Spring
Lake Pool.
The Tennis Pro Shop will handle the court
reservations and equipment. POA-owned equipment
will be available at the Pro Shop with a deposit.
Maryjean Herberger will be handling the initial
promotion and establishment of a structure for the
continued use of the facility. If you have any
comments or suggestions for making Bocce and
Shuffleboard a success within HHP, please direct them
to Maryjean at 681-4367.
While the Board approved
the construction of the
facility, they are committed to
the principal that the facility
be self-supporting. Therefore,
a sub-committee of the
Recreation Committee will be
handling the initial promotion
and establishment of a
structure for the continued
use of the facility. If you have
any comments/suggestions
for making Bocce and
Shuffleboard a success within
HHP, please direct them to
Tom Kuczkowski, 689-3399 or
[email protected]
Phase I (shown on the left),
designed by Tom Kuczkowski &
Bob Yates, includes two Bocce
Courts (on the top) and three
Shuffleboard Courts (on the
bottom).
POA Information
Plantation Golfing________________________________
By Gary Hooper
Bear Creek Golf Club
September is a big month for Bear Creek.
Bear Creek’s Golf Course was the first private course designed by Rees Jones. The Jones designed
renovation of the back nine holes, which started in mid-June, is scheduled for completion in early
September. Actions were taken to lengthen the course, move several existing bunkers, add bunkers,
recondition all other bunkers, completely rebuild the 18th green complex, and make other improvements to the
Course.
18th Green (During Renovation)
18th Green (After Renovation)
The Club is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this month. Eighteen holes were opened for play in
September of 1980. Accordingly, there will be both casual and formal events to honor the Anniversary. These
social events will be combined with various golf events to make a very busy and exciting month.
Property Owner Respect
Each of the four Golf Courses on Hilton Head Plantation are owned either by a group of members or by a
corporation. In either case, the owners have invested major amounts of funds and time to maintain their
properties in excellent condition for use by members and guests. The presence of these golf courses on our
Plantation significantly increases the value of our own private property. Use of these golf course properties by
non-members or non-approved guests is prohibited. Individuals going on to a course to practice shots, hit balls
to the greens, etc. may result in costly damage to the course. Allowing children to play in the sand bunkers is
both dangerous and results in additional maintenance expenses. Please respect the privacy of and the
investment in our fine golf courses.
Rules Teaser of the Month
Source: Decisions on The Rules of Golf, published by the USGA. (Decision 1-2/3)
Q. Joe removes the flagstick, places it on the putting green behind the hole and putts. Sam, believing the
Joe’s ball will strike the flagstick, picks up the flagstick, allowing Joe’s ball to roll beyond where the flagstick
had been placed. What is the ruling?
A. Match Play: Sam loses the hole for removing an obstruction, which might influence the movement of the
ball, while the player’s ball was in motion. Rule 1-2 or 24-1.
Stroke Play: Sam incurs a penalty of two strokes. Rule 1-2 or 24-1.
Joe incurs no penalty in either Match or Stroke Play.
Trash & Treasure Sale
th
Sunday, November 6 - 12 Noon to 3 PM
Plantation House Parking Areas
(In case of inclement weather, inside the Plantation House.)
Barrels of fun, food,
drink, treasures,
freshly baked items,
crafts, & entertainment
Craft Sales by HHP Clubs
Bake Sale by the HHP Women’s Club
Live Accordion Music by Chris Mangelly
Barrels of Food – Bratwurst n’ Kraut Sandwiches, German Potato Salad, Hot
Pretzels, Hot Dogs by Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood
Barrels of Suds – Beer and Soft Drinks
And TREASURES – Barrels & Barrels of TREASURES
To reserve space and/or rent tables for the Trash & Treasure Sale, complete the application and
return it to the Plantation House by Monday, October 31st.
Questions? Call Amanda at 681-8090. Setup by 11:30 AM, please!
10’ x 10’ Space for $20.00 and each 3’ x 6’ Table for $10.00.
2005 HHPPOA Trash & Treasure Sale Application
Name _________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________ Phone ___________________
___________ Spaces at $20 @ (Required) = $ _______________
___________ Tables at $10 @ (Optional) = $ _______________
Deadline:
Monday, October 31st
Total amount of check to HHPPOA = $ _______________
Return the completed application & check, payable to HHPPOA, to the Plantation House.
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Amanda at 681-8090.
Okay Children & Pooches of all Sizes, Shapes, and Ages…
What great, fun holiday happens when the weather turns cooler, the
leaves are falling off the trees, and the full moon shines brightly in
the dark, dark night? Need a hint or two?
Think PUMPKINS & COSTUMES & TRICK or TREATS.
For our Pooches, there’s going to be a
PET PARADE. Come join the fun and
celebrate our 4th Annual Halloween
Pet Parade. Dress your pet up… and
maybe yourself… and you’ll have the
chance to win great prizes! Don’t’
miss this event, even if you don’t have
a pet!
Date: Friday, October 28th
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Place: PH Parking Lot
For our Children, there’s going to be
a HALLOWEEN PARTY with a
costume contest and games, a
scavenger hunt, special goodies,
pumpkins, and other fun activities.
Children: 0 to 10 years
Date:
Sunday, October 30th
Time:
1:00 PM
Place:
Plantation House
Admission: A non-perishable food item
for a needy family at Christmas.
HHP’s Health & Fitness Programs
Instructor
Date/Days
Time /
Minimum #s
Place
Hatha Yoga
Gloria Bergeron
Monday
10/3 – 12/12
No class-11/7, 12/5
Moderate: 6-7 PM
Gentle: 7:15-8:15 PM
PH
Total Fitness
Beverly Perfect
Mon–All Weights
Walk/Cycle
Beverly Perfect
Tai Chi
Molly Carrington
Land Aerobics
Weights
Program
Tues-Brisk Walk
Thurs-Brisk Bike
Thursday
10/13 – 11/17
5:30-6:30 PM
(8 Minimum)
5:30-6:30 PM
(8 Minimum)
8:30-10:00 AM
(6 Minimum)
Beverly Perfect
Tues-Thurs
8:30-9:30 AM
PH
Beverly Perfect
Tues-Thurs
9:30-10:30 AM
PH
2005 Fees
$5.50 – 1 class
$50 – 10 classes
$80 – 20 classes
SL Pool
$6.00 – 1 class
$50.00 – 10
classes
DH
$60 – 6 classes
SL Pavilion
$4 – 1 class
$39 – 10 classes
$68 – 20 classes
$87 – 30 classes
Attention HHP Clubs_____
Walking / Cycling Class___
The Activities Department would appreciate it if all
HHP Clubs would turn in their meeting dates and
time for calendar year 2006. If you have not
received your form or have mislaid it, please
contact Amanda at 681-8090. The deadline for
2006 activities is Friday, September 30.
Now is the time to get in shape! Beverly Perfect, a
certified personal trainer, will conduct two classes –
Brisk Walking and Brisk Cycling on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings, respectively. You will receive
one-on-one instruction in the two activities, tips on
proper techniques, rules of the road, and physical /
mental body nutrition.
Beverly is a competitive cyclist who has participated
in such events as bike rides from Los Angeles to
Boston in seven weeks and hiking trips around the
US. A most enthusiastic and motivated trainer,
Beverly will make fitness both entertaining and fun.
Bicycles are not supplied and HELMETS ARE
REQUIRED.
Start Date: Tuesday, September 27
Classes:
Tuesday & Thursday – 10 classes
Tuesdays – Brisk Walk
Thursdays – Brisk Cycling
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Place:
Meet at the Spring Lake Pool
Fee:
$6.00 – 1 class, $60.00 – 10 classes
Minimum 8 participants
Deadline:
Tuesday, September 27
Advanced registration is required
Instructor: Beverly Perfect, 682-4998
Free Health Fair_________
Mark your calendars now! The Activities
Department, along with the assistance of local
health professionals, is offering HHP residents a
FREE Health Fair on Friday afternoon, November 18
at the Plantation House.
Health screenings for hearing, glaucoma, skin
cancer, nutrition, and blood pressure will be
graciously provided by associates from the Hilton
Head Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Center, Palmetto
Eye Specialist, Carolina Dermatology, and others.
This will only be offered ONE AFTERNOON, so take
advantage of this great opportunity.
Date:
Friday, November 18
Time:
2:30 - 4:30 PM
Place:
Plantation House
Fee:
FREE
RSVP:
Activities Office @ 681-8090
Art Naif (Naïve/”Folk” Painting)________
Arts Center Tickets______
Beginning or experienced artists interested in
creating works that excel in charm, have a special
meaning, or that “tell a story” will enjoy this
course. Come with a photo or drawing in hand (or
in mind) or choose one from our portfolio of ideas.
We’ll help you render it on canvas, wood, or glass
and arm you with the know-how to finish it.
Dr. Rosemary Hurkamp, who studied Art at
Boston University and has exhibited her work
across the country, will teach the class. She works
primarily in acrylic and oil; favors miniatures, and
occasionally releases limited edition signed and
numbered prints.
Dates:
October 3 & October 17
Time:
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Place:
Fee:
$60.00/6 hours-5 participants min.
Arts Center tickets are available for the production
of A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens’ tightfisted, ill-tempered, Christmas-bashing curmudgeon
returns in this holiday classic adapted for the stage
by best-selling novelist and playwright John Jakes.
Concerned only with making money, Scrooge
bemoans those merrymaking fools who blithely
celebrate Christmas. So, the ghosts of Christmas
past, present and future succeed in showing him
the error of his ways. Gloriously reformed and
eager to spread his newfound holiday cheer,
Scrooge sends a Christmas turkey to his longsuffering clerk and assists his crippled son.
Regarded as one of the best dramatizations of the
beloved novel, Jakes’ popular rendition of A
Christmas Carol is a holiday treat for the whole
family. This pull-out-all-the-stops production,
featuring breathtaking scenery, period costumes
and spectacular special effects, will knock your
socks off the mantle. “God bless us, everyone!”
Date:
Sunday, December 4
Time:
2:00 PM
Price:
$28.00 per person
Deadline:
Monday, November 21
Make your check payable to The Arts Center. Your
check is your reservation. Only patrons with
disabilities will receive seating preferences. There
are no exchanges or refunds.
Arts Center Tickets______
Arts Center tickets are available for the production
of Evita. Captivating a nation by championing the
working class, Eva Peron’s colorful, compelling
story comes to life in a gripping mega-musical by
Britain’s theatrical masters, Andrew Lloyd Webber
and Time Rice. Born illegitimate and dirt poor 1919,
Eva used her feminine powers and ruthless
ambition to climb the ladder of success. Loved and
hated, feared and worshipped in her homeland,
Eva was at once a saint and a villain.
Evita is a full-scale modern opera teeming with
soaring choruses, delicate arias and exuberant
Latin, pop, rock, and jazz-influenced tunes that
include the hauntingly beautiful, “Don’t Cry for Me
Argentina.” This legendary musical is a total
triumph, an unparalleled fusion of music and
drama, not to be missed.
Date:
Saturday, October 22
Time:
8:00 PM
Price:
$41.00 per person
Deadline:
Monday, October 10
Make your check payable to The Arts Center. Your
check is your reservation. Only patrons with
disabilities will receive seating preferences. There
are no exchanges or refunds, and there are limited
reservations.
AARP Driver Safety Class__
Back by popular demand, the HHP AARP
Coordinators will present the AARP Driver Safety
Class. The course will review rules of the road,
accident prevention, and overcoming the effects of
aging on driving performance. It is recommended
for drivers age 50 and over. Completion of the
course entitles drivers to a three-year discount on
their automobile insurance premiums.
Dates:
Wed & Thurs, September 21 & 22
YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS
Time:
12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM
Place:
Plantation House
Fee:
$10.00 per person
Deadline:
Monday, September 19
Note:
There will be no lunch break, so it is
recommended that you bring a light snack.
Feature Article
Gone are the Dog Days of Summer!___________________
by Gary Turner
You’re reading this in
September but I’m
writing it in August and
am pleased to announce
that, after a few hotterthan-usual months and
poor fishing in our ponds,
the Bass are on the bite
again! For the last two
days it has only taken
about a dozen casts to
land my first five fish.
After a weather front moves through and the
temperatures drop even slightly, the Largemouth
Bass start searching for food. Since these creatures
are ambush style hunters, you will find them very
close to the shore looking for an easy meal of
smaller fish, frogs, or large insects.
During my exploratory casts with a surface lure,
only casts and retrieves within 2 -3 feet from shore
produced strikes. I mention this because
inexperienced fishermen tend to cast to the middle
of the ponds thinking big fish MUST live in deeper
water. At our recent Kids Kamp, our Fishing Club
provided a fishing experience for two sessions on
Monday and Wednesdays. Almost every session
turned into a casting contest to see who could
throw it the furthest into the pond. Besides creating
a lot of tangles, that practice didn’t produce any
fish. Those that heeded the advice to fish closer to
the shore were rewarded with an occasional Bass,
Catfish or Bream, even during the “Dog Days.”
Our ponds are basically slope sided drainage
ponds with the deepest part about six to eight feet
deep. There is no natural “cover” in them for infant
fish to take refuse, so they tend to hang around
the shallows and hide in some moss or long grass
that has fallen into the water. This is also where
insects can be found that is their primary diet until
they can grow to a size that lets them become
predators of other smaller species. You can often
observe a commotion on the water’s surface and
see small fish jumping to evade something chasing
them. This usually ends in the smaller fish being
eaten by the larger one.
So with all this knowledge, let’s catch some fish!
This time of year is excellent to use surface
lures, which is by far one of the most exciting
forms of Bass fishing. A cast close to the bank will
often bring a strike as soon as the lure hits the
water. If not, a few quick jerks of the rod will
produce a loud popping or gurgle sound often
made by frogs or injured fish. Don’t be afraid to
work the lure all the way back to your feet before
you pick it up for another cast. Fish will follow it to
the bank and for fear of losing it, strike just as they
think it may be moving onshore. The key to setting
the hook and not losing fish is to hesitate slightly
before you strike. This allows the fish to take the
lure and turn slightly to run with it, thus creating a
better hook set. An immediate strike will most
often result in jerking the lure right out of the
mouth and missing the fish. As water cools, it
becomes clearer, and you may see the fish move to
strike the lure or just see the eruption of the water
as they take it. If you miss strikes, remember to
hesitate before setting the hook.
The new “hot” lure this year on the Bass Pro
Tour is the soft plastic frog. The trailing legs are
curved and when it moves forward the legs appear
to be swimming. But the old standby is still the
popping lure with a small feather attached to the
rear treble hooks. It is best fished tied directly to
the line without the use of a snap swivel that can
affect the natural look of the lure. Vary the retrieve
from steady to stop and go until you find what
seems to trigger the strike. My personal favorite is
“Bill Dance’s Excalibur Popn’ Pop.”
If surface lures are not your thing, then use
crank bait that imitates a small fish or aquatic
creature. They work nicely but may pick up more
moss or weeds on the return. A floating or
“countdown” “Mirror lure” of 2-3 inches is excellent
for our ponds. When retrieved with a steady action,
it will dive and vibrate like a wounded minnow.
Then there are the lures fished on the bottom,
such as plastic worms, lizards and salamanders.
Due to our mossy conditions these often pick up
debris that restricts the effectiveness of the lure.
One way to help prevent this is to use a
“Carolina style” rig. This puts a sliding weight
above a swivel, and then about 12-18” of line with
Feature Article
the lure tied directly to an offset worm hook. When
retrieved in 3-4’ jumps the weight touches the
bottoms and the lure imparts a life-like action of
twists and slow sinking until the next jump as you
retrieve. This also keeps it above any debris on the
bottom. Fish will most likely strike the lure as it
settles down. You will feel a twitch or tap and must
strike quickly before they spit it out. A fairly tight
line is a must when fishing this style of lure. If the
swivel isn’t used and the sliding weight can move
all the way down to the lure, it’s most often
referred to as a “Texas rig.”
Get out and fish our ponds, there are some
monsters waiting to be caught and this is a good
time of the year to do it. If you have never
experienced a surface strike from a Largemouth
Bass, you are in for a real treat!
If you have any questions about tackle or
techniques, just call me at 342-3254.
Line Art of Carolina Rig
There are literally thousands of different lures
you can choose from, but with the three just noted
you will most likely catch fish. Remember to wash
your hands after applying any sunscreen or insect
repellent since fish use three senses to feed –
sight, sound and smell! You can even go so far as
using an artificial fish scent on your lures.
More fish are lost from poor knot tying than
from poor hook set. If you only want to learn one
knot and use it all the time, then I suggest the
“Improved Clinch” knot shown below. Anytime you
tie and knot in monofilament line be sure to
dampen it before you pull it tight. Friction on a dry
line will weaken it tremendously.
The Fishing Club is dedicated to improving
Plantation fishing areas and promoting / teaching
fishing skills to all Plantation residents. We actively
support and participate in the Plantation’s KIDS
KAMP, the Kids Fishing Tournament, and Camp Leo
in Sea Pines. The Fishing Club is open to all
residents. We meet for a potluck dinner and guest
speaker every 4th Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the
Plantation House. We also plan fishing trips several
times a year to various locations.

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