Plantation Living - Hilton Head Plantation

Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Inside Plantation Living:
POA Board Report
President’s Report……..……
General Manager’s Report..
POA Information
ARB FAQs………………..…….
CTTF Report..…………..…….
Holiday Crime Prevention…
Holiday Lighting Contest…
Holiday Trash Pick-Up……..
Nature Notes………………….
Opinion Survey Results……
POA Board Nominations….
Hilton Head Plantation Clubs
Artists Association.………….
The Avid Gardeners……..….
Big Wheels Club……..………
Bridge Winners……………….
Bunco Groups…..…………….
Cheers by the Sound……….
Craft Workshop…..………….
Curtain Calls…..…..………….
Dance Club….……..………….
Dog Club….…………………….
Farmers Club………….………
Fishing Club……………...……
Green Thumbers.……………
Gun Club……………..…………
Happy Times Society……….
HHP Women’s Club..……….
Island Hoppers……...……….
Out-To-Lunch Bunch……….
Movie Club……….…………….
Newcomers Club…………….
PlayGroup……………...………
Tennis Social Club.………….
Travel Club………...………….
Woodcarvers…………………..
Yacht Club…………...………
Yoga with Ruth…….………..
Recreation Activities
Bridge Lessons………...…....
Children’s Christmas Party.
Discount Theater Tickets…
Hawaiian Hula Class….….…
Health & Fitness Programs.
Feature Article………………….
Volume 17/Issue 11 – November 15, 2003
POA Open House
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HHP residents who have had the opportunity to stop by the newly
renovated POA Service Center on Surrey Lane have given the job a
double thumps up! For members of the community who have not yet
had a reason to visit us, we would like to extend an invitation for two
Open House opportunities. On Tuesday, November 18th we will be
conducting tours of the office between 10:00 AM and Noon.
Refreshments will be available. To accommodate those who work or
are not available to attend during our morning hours, we will also have
hours that same evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Refreshments will also
be available during our evening hours.
After almost twenty years, the offices have been totally refurbished.
New floor coverings, paint, wall coverings along with a redesigned
lobby, decal, reception, and office spaces are just part of the
transformation. The space has been reconfigured to make it more
efficient and actually provides three more work stations, two additional
meeting areas and expanded storage within the building’s original
footprint.
Please take advantage of one of these Open House opportunities to
take a first-hand look at the renovation of the POA Service Center.
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Hilton Head
Plantation
Property Owners’ Association
7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Board of Directors
President
Terry Conway
Vice President
Frank Wilcher
Secretary
Merry Harlacher
Treasurer
Guy Bettarelli
Members
Charles Cherrix
Jackie Cordray
Mary Goodrich
Maryjean Herberger
Tom Kuczkowski
Mary Ann Strayer
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 Hot Line
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
Dial 911
681-2477
POA Board Report
President’s Report______________
As I prepare this letter, we have just reverted to Eastern
Standard Time, and the days continue to get shorter and shorter. I
look forward to all of the festivities of the upcoming holiday season,
but I will miss the sunlight.
There has been a recent change in the Town’s regulations
regarding storm damage that I believe should be brought to the
attention of all Hilton Head Plantation property owners. As you may
know, the Town has implemented recent code changes that will
significantly increase the cost of new construction due to the more
arduous storm damage requirements. Such items as window design
and placement and other structural modifications contribute to
these increased costs. In fact, our Architectural Review Board
experienced a significant increase in applications just prior to the
effective date of the new code changes.
Additionally, the Town mandated that any existing structure that
was more than 50% damaged would have to be rebuilt to meet the
new codes, adding significantly to the cost of rebuilding after a
hurricane. This mandate was recently changed to require rebuilding
to Town codes if the extent of the damage exceeded 74%. Of
course, we can debate endlessly the pros and cons of either of
these percentage levels. On the one hand, it could be argued that
we should encourage property owners to rebuild at the new code
level because that enhances the durability of our neighborhoods.
On the other hand, it could be argued that our property owners
should not be penalized by new regulations as long as their existing
properties were constructed to codes in force at the time of that
construction. We will leave that debate for another time and place.
However, given the current regulations, I believe it wise and
prudent to protect ourselves as best we can, namely, with property
owners’ insurance policies. I informally polled several local
insurance carriers and posed the question of what would happen in
the case of a significant storm damage that called for rebuilding to
new code requirements. Although I did not receive the exact same
response from all, the message I received was the same. You need
to be insured for this possibility by purchasing an endorsement for
your homeowners insurance that covers code changes or other
legislated requirements. Some of the carriers indicated that a 10%
cushion was provided as a part of their basic coverage, so that a
$400,000 house damaged 50% ($200,000) would be covered by
$220,000 in insurance to cover compliance with the new codes.
They also indicated that an additional endorsement was available
for a nominal fee to increase that protection to 20%. You need to
check with your insurance carrier to determine if this coverage is
available, at what level, and at what cost.
Hopefully, we have escaped a hurricane again this year, but we
must all be prepared in the event that next year is not as kind.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Terry Conway
POA Information
November 2003 – Page 3
General Manager’s Report_________
Our Last Coffee of the Year
Our last Coffee of the year will be held on Thursday, November 20,
10:00 AM at the Plantation House. This coffee will be devoted to three
guests: Richard Cyr, the new General Manager of PSD#1, will
introduce our newly elected Commissioners; Captain Carl Smith of the
Hilton Head Fire Department will talk to us about fire breaks and fire
safety; and Merry Harlacher, Chair of the Cell Tower Task Force, will
present the findings and preliminary recommendations of the Task
Force and solicit feedback from the community. The Cell Tower Task
Force’s presentation will be repeated on Friday, November 21, 7:00 PM
at the Plantation House.
A Serious Matter
During the latter part of the summer, POA staff noted the declining
gate revenues for sales of daily and weekly commercial passes. These
passes are sold at the Dispatch Office, which is located adjacent to the
Main Gate. We knew that as the Plantation approached build out, new
housing starts would decline, bringing a reduction in both ARB review
fees and the associated commercial pass revenue. Initially, we
attributed the drop off in commercial pass revenue to this anticipated
occurrence. However, after some investigation by the POA’s
accounting staff and senior members of the Security Department, we
realized that something else was responsible for the drop off in
revenue.
I reported to the Board President that the possibility existed that
personnel working at the Dispatch Office could be responsible for the
lost revenue. After further investigation, we found discrepancies in the
daily accounting of the funds received for commercial pass sales. After
consultation with the Executive Committee, which acts as the
Personnel Committee, it was decided that the information our staff
had uncovered should be turned over to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s
Office for investigation. The two dispatchers who worked the shift in
question and were responsible for handling the receipts for the daily
pass sales were placed on paid administrative leave, pending the
outcome of the Sheriff Department’s investigation. One of the two
Dispatchers has been cleared by the Beaufort County’s Sheriff’s Office.
This employee has returned to work. The other Dispatcher has been
arrested by the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and charged with
breach of trust. Other charges may be pending.
It was the POA’s duel obligation to protect the assets of the
Plantation as well as the reputation of those employees who (as
prudence dictated) needed to be placed on paid administrative leave
while the Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. The POA intends to
prosecute the responsible individual. The POA staff investigation
identified that the sum of money taken may be as great as
$20,000.00. Since HHPPOA is insured for this type of loss, the funds
will be recovered. We are in continual consultation with our attorney,
our insurance agent, and the Sheriff’s Office on this matter.
COFFEE with
PETER
Date: Thurs, Nov 20
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: PH
Agenda: POA Updates
& CTTF Report
CTTF Report to
the Community
Duplicate Meetings –
Description of
Alternative Solutions
1. Thurs, Nov 20, 10 AM
2. Friday, Nov 21, 7 PM
Plantation House
Hurricane Re-entry
Number
1-877-264-5267
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 4 – November 2003
Continued from page 3…
Once the Sheriff’s Department
completes its investigation, we
will inform the community of the
outcome and our resulting
actions. As a result of this
incident, we have tightened our
internal accounting procedures
to provide for several more cross
checks of the daily gate pass
revenue to insure that the daily
tally is accurate. We will keep
you appraised as more
information becomes available.
New Tennis Hot Line
Patrons of the Spring Lake
Tennis Facility have expressed
concerns about their ability to
obtain information on court
conditions during inclement
weather. With only one phone
line and one person to answer
the phone at the Tennis Pro
Shop, this task was challenging.
To eliminate this problem, the
POA has set up a Tennis Hot
Line. Tennis personnel will
ascertain court conditions on
questionable mornings and will
record a message on court
conditions. To access this
information, residents may call
681-8800, ext 300 to listen to
the recorded message. We hope
this service improves residents’
ability to get information in a
timely manner.
Fall Clean-Up
You can drop off yard debris
next to the Seabrook Farm field.
We can accept limbs with up to
a four-inch (4”) diameter. We
run the debris through the POA’s
tub grinder and recycle it as
mulch. This dumpsite is for
residents’ use only. Contractors
are prohibited. The site is open
seven days a week from 8:00
AM to 7:00 PM.
POA Information
Common Sense
Help us help you… Please secure the windows and doors of your
home. Now that cooler weather has arrived, we enjoy opening up our
living spaces to let that nice cool air circulate. The trick is to remember
to lock up in the evenings or when you go out. Don’t make your home
an easy target for a burglar.
Going out of town? Fill out a Signal 60 card available at the
Dispatch Center, the POA Service Center, or on our website
hiltonheadplantation.com. A Security officer will check your home
after you leave. Also, don’t forget to stop your mail and newspapers or
have a neighbor pick them up for you.
Christmas Decorations
Hilton Head Plantation takes on a magical appearance during the
holidays thanks to the efforts of many of our volunteer groups, such
as The Avid Gardener’s, the HHP Women’s Club, and the Green
Thumbers. Many of you also get into the holiday spirit and decorate
your homes. Last year I spent several evenings touring the different
neighborhoods in the Plantation admiring the decorations. We want to
encourage residents to tour and take in the Christmas spirit that is so
prevalent here. And, we encourage all residents to place their homes
or a neighbor’s home in nomination for the Holiday Lighting Contest.
Please see the article on page 6 for details of this contest.
Dogs on the Beach
A resident stopped by the POA Office and filled me in on a very
unfortunate situation. While walking on Pine Island, an unleashed dog
ran up to this resident and bit him. Fortunately, the injury did not
require sutures, and the dog had all of its appropriate vaccinations.
Pine Island, like all parts of the Plantation, is governed by a leash law
at both the County and Town levels. There is also a POA Rule that
pets must be leashed. Common Properties are for the enjoyment of all
residents. Please be mindful of the leash laws.
Projects
Rip Rap Bluff - The Dolphin Head Recreation Area will soon be
turned into a staging area for the placement of riprap on the Bluff.
This will be the second phase of a multi-phased project that will
protect the Bluff with a layer of one-ton armor stones. Be on the
lookout for construction vehicles that will be operating in this area,
and please keep off the stones that will be staged in the area.
Beautification - The second phase of the Beautification Project
designed to improve the corridor along Seabrook Drive between the
Bay Club and Skull Creek Drive will be implemented in the latter part
of November. Likewise, beautification of the new leisure path parallel
to Seabrook Drive between Cygnet Court and Whooping Crane Way
will also begin in November. Both projects will include the installation
of plant material to provide screening and/or shade for sitting areas.
Stay Safe.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Peter Kristian
POA Information
November 2003 – Page 5
Nature Notes: Sea Stars___________________________
Sea stars, what kind of creature is
this? Most of us grew up calling these
animals starfish. I’m not sure when the
name changed—or why—but current
books refer to this animal as a sea star.
They are in the Echinoderm family and
related to the sand dollar and sea urchin.
There are three species of sea stars
common in South Carolina waters: the
Margined Sea Star, Common Sea Star,
and Grey Sea Star. Each has five arms or
rays—other species have from 4 to 50 arms. You can identify the
Margined Sea Star by a fringe of tubes around each of the arms. The
Common Sea Star is much larger and usually found in rocky areas. It is
purple or brown with orange dots.
The Grey Sea Star, Luidia calthrata, is the sea star found on Hilton
Head beaches. It is up to five inches in diameter and is covered on the
top side with blue-gray velvety spines. These spines are calcium and
make up the skeleton.
Turning the sea star over, you will see hundreds of tubular feet
along the sides of each ray. The sea star moves by alternately
contracting and relaxing these tube feet. This action pulls the sea star
forward, and the Grey Sea Star is among the fastest moving of the sea
stars—moving up to 30 inches per minute. The tube feet of the Grey
Sea Star have rounded tips that keep out sand as it moves through the
sand, searching for prey. Many species of sea stars that don’t live in a
sand environment have suckers at the end of each tube foot, but the
Grey Seas do not.
At the end of each arm is a spot (not really an eye) that is sensitive
to light, allowing the sea star to detect when it is covered by sand or
hidden in a crevice. The center area between the two rows of tube feet
collects water that provides oxygen for respiration as it flows through
the gills on the upper side of the body between the spines.
The mouth of the sea star is located at the center of the under side.
The Grey Sea Star swallows its prey whole. It will eat anything
available but prefers small clams, regurgitating indigestible bits from
the mouth. Other species of sea stars have small stomachs that they
actually protrude into a clam or other prey. They then release digestive
juices, and the digested clam is absorbed through the intruding
stomach.
If a Sea Star loses an arm, they are able to regenerate the arm.
This explains why you sometimes see a sea star with one or two arms
of different lengths. If a detached arm has enough of the central body
region still attached, it will eventually become a whole sea star. Early
oystermen did not know this, and they hacked up sea stars when they
caught them, because the sea
stars preyed on oysters. Guess
what--they helped one sea star
become five sea stars!
The Grey Sea Star lives in
the shallow sea and is often
under the sand. After very high
tides or storms, many can be
left on the beach, and it is
tempting to collect them. If you
turn the sea star over and the
tube feet are moving, the
animal is alive. Remember, the
law forbids people to take
any live animals from the
beach. Remember also that,
dead or alive, a sea star that is
left in a warm car or room for
any period will begin to smell
awful. It also breaks very easily
when it looses the support of
water in its body. Sea stars are
unable to hurt a person, so feel
free to pick them up carefully
and examine them closely, but
LEAVE them on the beach.
-- Mary Bess Mulhollan
The POA Offices
will be closed for
the Thanksgiving
Holiday
November 27 & 28
Happy Thanksgiving
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 6 – November 2003
Holiday Trash
Pick-up Schedule
During the weeks of
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
New Years Day, Tropical Trash
will provide service on a oneday delayed schedule for all
customers whose service cycle
includes a Thursday or Friday
collection. If your normal
garbage pick-up is on
Thursday, your collection will
be made on the following day –
Friday. If your normal garbage
pick-up is on Friday, your
collection will be made on the
following day – Saturday. If
you have any questions, please
don’t hesitate to call Tropical
Trash at 842-3801.
Notice
When speaking to a
member of the
Security Department,
your conversation
may be recorded for
quality assurance.
BICYCLE BELLS
Bicycle bells are available
at the POA Service Center
for $4.00. Please sound
the bell as you approach
someone from behind on
our Leisure Paths.
POA Offices will
close at 4:00 PM
on Friday,
December 5th.
POA Information
Holiday Lighting Contest__________
As an encouragement for
lighting up our holidays, the
POA conducts the Holiday
Lighting Contest. The
guidelines for this contest and
for outdoor holiday
decorations in the Plantation
are fairly simple. We believe
the key is… “All things in
moderation.”
1. The official entry form is included below. Those interested in
participating should complete and return the entry form to the POA
Service Center by Thursday, December 4th.
2. Judging will take place on Tuesday, December 16th.
3. Please view decorations from the street only.
4. White lights are preferred for outdoor decorations.
5. Blinking lights are not permitted.
6. If floodlights are used, point them towards your home.
7. Turn off outdoor lights by 11 PM, music by 9:30 PM.
8. All decorations should be removed from the yard and house
exterior by Tuesday, January 20th.
Although the criteria for judging the decorations are left to
Plantation residents, the POA encourages tasteful, attractive, and
charming decorations.
The winners will be announced in the January issue of Plantation
Living and will be posted on the bulletin boards at the Main and
Cypress Gates and on HHP’s website on Thursday, December 18th.
Entry Form
Holiday Lighting Contest
Your Name
________________________________________
Your Address ________________________________________
1st Nomination ______________________________________
2nd Nomination ______________________________________
3rd Nomination ______________________________________
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
POA Information
November 2003 – Page 7
Candidates Needed for POA Board___
PL Classified Ads
Here is an opportunity for you
to serve your Community in a meaningful way
The Board of Hilton Head Plantation Owners’ Association is
comprised of Residents elected for three-year terms. The role of the
HHPPOA Board is to:
1. Oversee and direct the affairs of the HHPPOA in a responsible
and professional manner.
2. Use all Committee appointments, “Coffees with Peter”, Annual
Meetings, Surveys, as well as, other forms of communication to
seek out and involve property owners in arriving at decisions.
3. Engage in an on-going long range planning process to establish
specific goals and objectives with strategies to accomplish them.
4. Establish procedures and measures to determine progress in
attaining these goals and objectives.
5. Exercise good business judgment, care, and diligence in all
matters related to the financial well being of the Association.
6. Provide direction and oversight of the General Manager who is
employed to carry out the daily operations of the POA.
Applicants for nomination are sought to fill the three Board seats
that will become vacant in March 2004.
Special skills and previous experience on a POA Committee are
desirable, but not required. Board Members chair Standing Committees
that include: ARB, Communications, Covenants, Finance, Maintenance,
Recreation, Security, and Strategic Planning, as well as perform other
assignments. People with various backgrounds have an opportunity to
utilize and share their talents. A desire to participate in the welfare and
improvements of the Plantation environment is as important as
experience in any given field.
You, as well as your friends and neighbors, are encouraged to
consider a challenging and rewarding position as a Board Member of
the Property Owners’ Association. For more details, call any member of
the Nominating Committee listed below or contact the POA Service
Center to express your interest. You will receive a prompt response.
Applicants who apply by November 28th will be interviewed in early
December. An Interest Form is available at the POA Service Center.
Please complete and return it as soon as possible.
Starting in January 2004,
Classified Ads will have their
own very special place in
Plantation Living. On one
side of the insert will be the
monthly calendar, and
Classified Ads will occupy the
other side. Conveniently located
and highly visible, the full page
of Classified Ads will provide
those with goods or services
and those requiring the
offerings assured recognition.
We are now accepting both
text-only and small display ads
on the Classified Ad page.
Rates are reasonable. It’s easy
to get your information into a
publication. It’s an economical
means of letting all HHP
residents know the products
and services you offer.
Text Ad: $5.00 per line
Display Ad: $15.50 per sq inch
Banner Ad: ~$150.00 per
month
For Classified Ad inquiries,
contact Linda Helgerson at 8165955 or via email at
[email protected].
Babysitters Needed
for HHP Residents
& their Guests
Nominating Committee
Frank Wilcher, Chairman, 681-2601
Joe Carty, 681-9570
Paul Kopelcheck, 689-6279
Ruth Fisher, 681-9014
Bill Mottel, 689-2787
Bonnie Haroff, 681-9251
Dick Waltz, 681-4711
If interested, please
call 681-8800, Ext 0.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 8 – November 2003
POA Information
Turkey Trot____
Holiday Crime Prevention__________
The Turkey Trot, sponsored
by the Island Recreation
Center, consists of a two-mile
walk, a 5k run, and a 10k run.
Each event starts at the
Boathouse Grill at 8:00 AM.
Runners and walkers pass
through the Cypress Gate, walk
or run on Seabrook Drive to the
Dolphin Head Recreation Area,
and then return to the finish
line at the Cypress Gate. For
Turkey Trot information or
reservations, call the Island
Recreation Center at 681-7273.
Date:
Thanksgiving, Nov 27
Time:
8:00 AM
Place: Boathouse Grill
Christmas and the holiday shopping season is a peak time for crimes
such as home burglaries, thefts, and even muggings. Here are some
tips that can help prevent you from being the victim of a crime during
the holidays.
At Home
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Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows at all times.
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Don’t display gifts and other valuables where they can be seen
from a window or doorway.
•
If you go out in the evening, turn on lights and a radio or television
so the house looks occupied.
•
If you go on vacation, get an automatic timer for your lights. Ask a
neighbor or trusted friend to watch your house, pick up the mail
and newspapers, and park their car in your driveway from time to
time.
•
Beware of package deliveries where couriers have the "wrong"
address. Write down tag numbers of suspicious delivery attempts.
•
After Christmas, don’t advertise your new electronics and/or other
new valuables that you have just received by putting the boxes out
on the curb for the garbage collectors. Break the boxes down and
fold them so that the words are on the inside.
Shopping
•
Stay alert to your surroundings and the people around you. If you
see people "hanging around" parking garages, parking lots, or the
outside of stores, avoid the area. Notify the police or security
department.
•
Shop before dark if possible. Coordinate shopping trips with a
friend if you plan to be out late. Never park your car in an unlit
area, no matter how convenient it is.
•
Lock your car doors and windows even if you are only gone for a
few minutes.
•
Keep packages and other valuables out of public view, preferably
locked in the trunk.
•
Park near street lights if possible and have your keys in hand when
you return to your car. Always check the interior of your car
before you unlock the door to get in.
•
To discourage purse-snatchers, don’t overburden yourself with
packages. Have your purchases delivered whenever practical.
•
Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. Pay for purchases with a
check or credit card whenever possible. Be extra careful with
purses and wallets. Carry a purse under your arm with the strap
across your body. Keep a wallet in an inside jacket pocket, not a
back trouser pocket.
•
Teach your children to go to a store clerk or security guard and
ask for help if they should become separated in a store or
shopping mall. They should never go into a parking lot alone.
The Turkey Trot is a great
family event and open to all
HHP residents.
FREE-FREE-FREE
HHP residents can
advertise items for sale
or rent, services offered
or wanted on HHP’s
website at no cost!
Email the text of your
classified ad to…
[email protected]
Questions?
Call 816-5955
Happy Holidays
Art Benoit, Director of Security
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
POA Information
November 2003 – Page 9
Frequently Asked Questions Of The HHP ARB___________
QUESTION: When must an application be turned
in to be reviewed at the next ARB meeting?
ANSWER: The ARB meets on the second and fourth
Thursdays each month. Applications received by noon
on Monday are reviewed the following Thursday.
QUESTION: I need to resurface my driveway. Do I
need ARB approval?
ANSWER: A permit is required. Any outside work
requires a permit; especially a big job such as
resurfacing that may damage POA property.
QUESTION: Do I need plans to enclose a porch or
carport?
ANSWER: Complete architectural plans showing the
complete elevation for each side of the house that is
affected is required for any exterior change. For
changes/additions that alter the footprint of the house
or to add a pool or hot tub, an as-built survey or site
plan is required with the application for approval
QUESTION: How much will it cost to review my
plans?
ANSWER: ARB fees vary from no fee to $1,000
depending on the project. See Paragraph 3.10 of the
HHP Guidelines.
QUESTION: Does the ARB have my plans on file
and how do I get a copy of my plans?
ANSWER: Owners may obtain, at cost, copies of
drawings of their residence by submitting a request to
the ARB.
QUESTION: Do I need ARB permission for
Satellite dishes?
ANSWER: Yes. We issue a permit and only require a
verbal description of the dish location.
QUESTION: Do I need ARB permission for swing
sets, trampolines and basketball hoops?
ANSWER: Yes. An application form is necessary for
these amenities, but there are guidelines that apply to
location and screening requirements. In addition,
signatures from four (4) neighbors are required.
QUESTION: Do I need ARB approval to
repaint/re-roof my house the same color it is
now?
ANSWER: Yes. All repainting/re-roofing projects must
have an approved permit issued by the ARB.
QUESTION: Do I need approval to remove a dead
tree?
ANSWER: Yes. Any tree 3 inches or larger in diameter
(measured at 2 feet above the ground) requires a permit
from the ARB before it can be removed. There are times
when a tree appears to be dead but is just temporarily
dormant. The ARB Administrator or ARB Landscape
Consultant will determine if the tree is dead or dormant.
QUESTION: I want to build a pool. How far does it
have to be from the property line?
ANSWER: The setback for a pool and its deck is typically
10 feet from the property line for an in-ground pool (less
than 18 inches above the existing grade). If an
enclosure is requested, the setback is the required
setback for that property. See the guidelines for more
specific information.
QUESTION: What is a Compliance Deposit? How
much is required?
ANSWER: The refundable deposit ensures that the
project is completed according to the approved plans, is
completed in a timely fashion, and the site is clean and
orderly. For new construction, the property owner
submits a refundable escrow deposit of $3,500.00. For
significant additions or alterations requiring foundation
work or a pool installation, a refundable escrow deposit
of $1,000.00 is required. For alterations and re-roofing,
a refundable escrow deposit of $500.00 is required. For
minor alterations, a refundable escrow deposit of
$250.00 is required. All deposits are required before a
HHP Building Permit is issued.
QUESTION: After you have approved the
application, how long do I have to pay the escrow
deposit for the project and start construction?
ANSWER: Ninety Days (90 days).
QUESTION: If the approval expires, do I have to
re-apply and go thru the process again and pay
an additional application fee?
ANSWER: If the approval expires, you must resubmit for
approval again and pay the appropriate fee.
QUESTION: How long do I have to complete my
project before my permit expires?
ANSWER: For new homes the Hilton Head Plantation
Building Permit Agreement expires after one year from
the date the ARB Final Review approval was signed. For
additions or remodeling, the Permit expires in 60 days
unless otherwise negotiated.
QUESTION: If I want to demolish an older
existing home to make room for new
construction, will I need a permit?
ANSWER: A demolition permit is required before you can
demolish an existing structure. If 50% or more of a
structure is to be demolished a fee of $100.00, a
completed application, a copy of the Town of Hilton
Head demolition permit, and a tree and topo survey are
required to obtain a HHP demolition permit.
Continued on page 16…
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 10 – November 2003
Clubs
Fishing Club___________
Green Thumbers_______
Happy Times Society____
The Fishing Club will hold its annual
Christmas Season Cocktail Party at
6:00 PM on Monday, December 1st.
Club members will receive details in
separate correspondence. There will
be no November meeting.
The Green Thumbers will meet
Monday morning, December 8th, at
10:00 AM in Spring Lake Pavilion. A
great way to start the Christmas
season is with Barbara Bardon. She
will demonstrate the making of a
Holly Tree. Refreshments will be
served. How about having a cookie
swap? You will learn more about
this next meeting. Please call
Virginia Williams, 342-2548 or
Marita Collins, 681-3036 for more
information.
The Happy Times Society is a social
group open to all HHP residents.
HTS meets each month (except Jan
& Dec) at Dolphin Head for
refreshments and dinner.
Date: 4th Sunday of the month
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: Dolphin Head
Fee: $5.00 per person
Attendees are asked to bring a hor
d’oeuvre for eight, their own
utensils, plates, cups, napkins, and
beverage. Contact Gretchen
Iverson, 342-6065, at least two
weeks in advance.
Movie Club____________
The photograph above was taken
on October 9th. The pile of debris
was not removed from under a dock
on the Hudson River, but rather,
from our own Seabrook Lagoon.
The collection consists of beer
bottles, whiskey bottles, soda cans,
plastic bags, drier ducting, fishing
line, buckets – you name it!
Seabrook Lagoon appears to be a
good place to discard trash!!!
It would be easy to say that
irresponsible teenagers dumped a
good percentage of this refuse.
However, there were also many
juice bags of the type consumed by
pre-school aged children. It’s
unlikely that children of that age
were wandering around the lagoon
without some adult present.
This may also be a good time to
remind fishermen of the size limits
on fish taken from our brackish or
salt-water lagoons. The size limit for
redfish (spot tail bass) is 15 inches.
The catch limit is two. An
undersized fish was seen being
taken recently from Spring Lake.
The size limit for flounder is 12
inches. Spring Lake suffered an
extensive fish kill in early October
and needs to be handled carefully
to give it a chance to recover. Let’s
not over-fish it for a while, please.
New members are always welcome.
Call Dick Austin at 689-6841.
The Sum of All Fears
¿¿¿ ½ Rated PG-13
Wednesday, November 19th
7:00 PM – Plantation House
Based on Tom Clancy’s bestseller
about Government Agent Jack Ryan
(Ben Afflack), former Marine new to
the CIA, is an expert on Russian
history and is not fully trusted by
the Government. This is a real
thriller. Also starring Morgan
Freeman and James Cromwell as
the President.
Join us the third Wednesday each
month for a FREE movie and
popcorn. Bring your own drinks.
Donations are happily accepted.
Any leftover money at the end of
the year is donated to The Boys and
Girls Club. Any questions? Call Kay
St. Germain at 689-5550.
Coming Attraction for
December: Black Hawk Down
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.
Days: Every Thursday
Time: 9:15 AM
Place: Plantation House
Dog Club_____________
The Dog Club meets at 7PM, on
the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at
the Plantation House. At our
meeting on December 9th, our
guest speaker will be Dr. Rebecca
Latham, DVM, who will speak to us
about dog nutrition.
Our guest on November 11th was
Steve Clark from the Southeastern
Guide Dog Association who spoke
to us about the very interesting
guide dog and puppy-raising
program.
At our October meeting, our dogs
of the month were Babe & Belle,
rescue dog that are now part of
the Clark family.
If you’d like to know more about
the Dog Club, please call
Rosemary at 342-9911, or check
out our new web site at….
http://hometown.aol.com/scarlettl
abby/dogclubhomepage.html
Remember, while out and about,
please pick up after your dog.
Let’s keep our Plantation looking
beautiful.
"Dog ownership is like a
rainbow. Puppies are the joy
at one end. Old dogs are the
treasure at the other."
~Carolyn Alexander
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Clubs
November 2003 – Page 11
Bridge Winners________
SL Dinner Bridge
October Winners
1. Gloria Campeau/Billie Hodges
2. Rick Perrini/Joan Harnishfeger
3. Christel & Norm Kronenberg
4. Pat & Richard Whitmore
SL – 2nd Tuesday – 6:15 PM. Call
Margie/Don Smith - 689-6623 or
Peg/Paul Gibson - 681-6170.
PH Ladies Bridge
October 10th Winners
1. Hulda Norman
2. Cira Roche
3. Mary Priestman
4. Ellen Powell
October 24th Winners
1. Hogan Downes
2. Gloria Campeau
3. Mary Priestman
4. Dolores Kanski
PH – 2nd & 4th Friday – 10 AM. Call
Billie Hodges - 681-5906 or Olive
Faust - 689-5445.
Informal Bridge
October Winners
1. Jack Cavagnaro
2. Lucy O’Flaherty
3. Rick Perrini
4. Norm Wolff
PH – 4th Tuesday – 7:15 PM. Call
Freddie/Syd Hodges - 689-6142.
Slammers
October Winners
1. Joan Harnishfeger
2. Mary Lou Wilhelm
3. Fran Herdman
PH – 2nd Wednesday – 7:00 PM.
Call Rick Perrini – 689-5025.
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. Please
contact Kathleen Krizner at 6812929 or Joan Henry at 689-5649.
Cheers by the Sound____
Cheers by the Sound will not meet
in either November or December;
however, it will resume on the 4th
Tuesday of January at Dolphin
Head Recreation Area for all HHP
residents. The time is 6-8 PM.
SL Ladies Bridge
October 7thWinners
1. Gloria Campeau
2. Cira Roche
3. Peggy George
4. Hogan Downes
October 21st Winners
1. Dorothy Feind
2. Pat Dover
3. Cira Roche
4. Sigrid Peters
SL – 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10 AM.
Call Flo Thompson – 689-2279 or
Jeanne Napier – 681-1866.
Ladies Duplicate Bridge
October Winners
1. Mary Jo Herdman & Mary Jo
Happley
1. Roz Kirby & Arlene Pindell
2. Gloria Campeau & Jane Jones
PH – 4th Monday – 10:15 AM. Call
Bev Newcomb - 681-6496.
We don’t have dues or any other
requirements. If you have
questions, please call Pat Owen at
342-7800.
Woodcarvers__________
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: Every Monday
Time: 7:15 PM
Place: Spring Lake Pavilion
Call Jim Gorddard at 689-3273.
Out-To-Lunch Bunch____
Our last lunch for 2003 is one to
put you in the holiday spirit.
Whitehall Plantation Restaurant
will be decorated for Christmas. It
is located in Beaufort, so you’ll be
able to do some Christmas
shopping.
Date: Thursday, December 4.
This early date means we have a
short time to make reservations
Time: 11:30 AM cash bar; 12
Noon lunch
Cost: $25.00 all inclusive
Place: Whitehall Plantation
Restaurant, Lady’s Island, Beaufort
Directions: Take Rt. 170 to
Beaufort, and take Hwy 21
(Boundary St.) through the historic
section of town. Continue on 21 (it
becomes Cartaret Street). Go
straight (still on 21); you will come
to the crossing bridge to Lady’s
Island. Once across, take the first
sharp right turn. There will be a
sign for the restaurant. Follow the
lane. The parking lot will be on the
right. HINT: Stay on Hwy 21. Don’t
go to Lady’s Island at Ribaut Road
as you go through Beaufort.
Phone: 521-1700. See you there.
Menu
Plantation She Crab Soup
Choice of Entree
Crab Cakes with Roasted Bell
Pepper Sauce
Cobb Salad with Shrimp and Fried
Oysters
Dessert
Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce
Make checks out to Virginia
Vickery, and send to 2 Sugar Pine
Lane. Include your entrée choice.
Deadline: Nov 26. Questions? Call
Virginia, 342-5456 or Lois Knox,
681-4060.
Mark your 2004 calendars for
these Thursday dates:
Jan 22 - Bourbon Street Bistro,
Moss Creek
Feb 26 - Garden Oaks,
Marshland Road
April 1 - Main Street Inn
Details for each month will be in
the Plantation Living.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 12 – November 2003
Clubs
The Avid Gardeners_____
Craft Workshop________
Island Hoppers________
With the holidays approaching, the
Avid Gardeners will feature Jackie
Lacey of the Floral Affair to show us
how to make our dinner table “au
courant” with holiday settings. This
is a reminder to members to save
Wednesday, December 3, at 7:00
PM for the Holiday Party at the
Plantation House.
TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
was the amount of the check
presented to Kathy Coffey,
Executive Director of Hospice Care
of the Lowcountry, at a celebratory
luncheon on Thursday, October 9th.
This check represented the profits
from the Spring and Annual Sales of
the Hilton Head Plantation Craft
Group for the year 2003, bringing
the total donations for the past nine
years to more than $92,000.
After a wonderful trip to Asheville's
Biltmore House November 1213th, the Island Hoppers next big
adventure will be December 11th
with a day trip to Brookgreen
Gardens in Myrtle Beach. The trip
includes lunch, a guided tour at the
gardens, and shopping in the
unique gift shops. The deadline for
reservations is November 21st.
Culinary Treasures
The Avid Gardeners have a limited
supply of its "National Award
Winner" cookbook -- Culinary
Treasures from Hilton Head. It is a
beautiful spiral-bound cookbook
with more than 30 planned menus
from beginning to dessert. It also
has 115 appetizers, brunch and
luncheon menus, 40 desserts not
including cookies, pies, and tart
recipes. The cost is $18.00, making
this cookbook a delightful Christmas
gift, birthday or hostess gift. Let
The Avid Gardeners help you with
your Christmas shopping. Call Mrs.
Joel Dobbins @ 681-9002 or buy a
cookbook or two at the POA Service
Center. We will deliver and even
gift wrap the cookbook, if you
prefer. We thank you in advance for
your support.
The Avid Gardeners is a federated
garden club. Membership is open to
all HHP residents. Please contact
Alice Walker 689-9729 for
membership information.
If you would like to help with the
holiday decorations for the
Plantation signs, please call
Rosemary Kratz at 681-2670.
Residents are invited to join in this
annual activity.
PlayGroup____________
PlayGroup meets at 9:30-11:30 AM
every Wednesday at SL Pavilion.
Free play, crafts & snack time is
included in the get-togethers.
Interested in joining PlayGroup,
contact Kristen Borisuk at 682-3969.
The Craft Group expresses its
thanks to those who supported our
sales with their purchases, their
donations of craft goods and hand
made items, and cash donations.
Our members did a wonderful job
decorating and furnishing a twostory dollhouse, which was won by
Lucinda Jacobs. She was absolutely
thrilled and came to pick it up about
15 minutes after she was notified.
She is already planning to add her
own touches.
We have another dollhouse in the
wings to work on between now and
our next Annual Sale. We’ll keep
you posted as we progress.
Our meetings will resume on
January 8, 2004, at 9:00 AM at the
Spring Lake Pavilion. Come join us.
Call Gayle Brant, 681-5973 for
further information.
Travel Club____________
Interested in learning more about
South Carolina and Georgia history
and the sights to see? Come to the
Plantation House on the first
Monday of the month – December
1st from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM to
meet your neighbors, learn about
wonderful sights we can visit, and
help us plan the trips to see them.
We invite you to join us for an
educational and fun experience club dues of $1.00 per meeting are
used for postage, announcements,
and for occasional speakers. Call
Doyt A Shimer 689 3876 with
questions.
Coming up…
January-February (date to be
determined) enjoy a day trip to
Columbia, SC
March 4-5 an overnight to
Charlotte, NC for the Southern
Spring and Garden Show.
Please remember that you must be
a member of the HHP Women’s
Club in order to become an Island
Hopper. Send your $10.00 Island
Hopper dues to Nancy Mestrovic, 44
Royal James Drive, HHI, 29926.
Call Shirley Mitchum 681-6746, or
Nancy Graham 689-2631 for further
information.
Curtain Calls___________
The CURTAIN CALLS group
presented Any Wednesday, a
comedy written by Muriel Resnik,
Sunday, October 19 at the
Plantation House. This two-act
comedy was directed and produced
by Louise Kinnie. Lorna and Gordon
Bonner, Jim Fannon, and Louise
Kinnie performed the roles.
California Suite will be the next
play reading presentation,
scheduled for November 16,
directed and produced by Hal Barial.
All are invited to join us for cocktails
and hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 PM and
the play reading at 6:15 PM. Coffee
and dessert will immediately follow
the play. You are requested to bring
along a hearty hors d'oeuvre to
share and a drink of your choice. A
donation of $1.00 is requested to
defray the cost of tableware and
setups. Join us and we promise you
a pleasant and fun evening.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Clubs
November 2003 – Page 13
Farmers Club__________
November has shown us several
new farmers with beautiful crops for
winter and spring harvests as well
as our knowledgeable old pros. The
annual cleanup campaign went very
well this year, and the area looks
much better. Please keep up the
good work. Volunteers will be
needed to help with the mowing
and other maintenance next year,
so call Don Babin at 681-8011 if you
are interested.
We all enjoyed our Low Country
Shrimp Boil last week. Special
thanks go to Sharon Toti for
arranging it and to all the crew who
cooked and served it.
The 12,000 plus Vidalia onion sets
are here, and if you haven’t picked
yours up, you should call Dick
Nelson at 689-5955 to arrange a
time to get them. He may have
some extras at $2.50 per 100 if you
need them. They should be planted
about 1 to 2 inches deep and 4 to 6
inches apart in ground that has
been prepared ahead with 5-10-15
fertilizer at a rate of 1 lb. per 100
square feet. They can be planted
closer together if you plan to use
them as scallions. On or about
February 1st they need additional
10-10-10 and on March 1st give
them a dose of 13-14-13 or Bulldog
soda that you can get at any real
farm store. They need consistent
moisture, especially at first; so go to
the farm early in the day during
periods of frost before the water is
turned off for the night. Don’t forget
to remove and drain your timers to
avoid damaging them in case of a
freeze.
Other excellent winter crops are
broccoli, garlic and lettuce. They
can still be planted this month.
Spinach germinates best at 40 to 60
degrees. Scarify the seed between
sandpaper for better germination.
Once it sprouts, give it plenty of
water and nitrogen. It will go
dormant through the coldest
months then grow lushly by late
January or early February.
Don’t forget to mark December 4 on
your calendar for our annual
Christmas dinner.
If anyone is interested in securing a
plot, please call Dick Bloom at 6815635.
Bunco Groups__________
Three Bunco groups have reached
their membership limit so we have
started two more Bunco groups.
They are just getting started so
there are plenty of openings for
either an afternoon or evening
group. The afternoon group meets
on the 2nd Monday of the month at
2 PM; the evening group on the 2nd
Tuesday of the month at 7 PM.
Bunco is a game that allows you to
have lively conversations while
playing an easy, fast paced game of
dice. With a little luck and skill at
throwing dice, you could bring
home a prize. Don’t worry about not
knowing how to play Bunco. There
will be lessons and practice games.
For more information or to be a
substitute, call Marma Kuczkowski
at 689-3399.
Gun Club_____________
The Gun Club is tentatively
scheduled to go on a field trip to
the Eddie Bradley Ranch in
Pembroke, GA for a day of target
shooting. The Club will now be
meeting on the FIRST Monday of
the month.
Date:
Monday, December 1
Time:
7:00 PM
Location: Dolphin Head Rec
If you have questions, please
contact Dick Berman at 681-9484.
Newcomers Club_______
Last call for the exciting Night at
the Races on Tuesday, November
18. We’ll bring the racetrack to you
and you will view movies of actual
horse races after placing your bets.
It is fun and exciting with lots of
refreshments and great door prizes
to top off the evening. Just be at
the Plantation House at 7:30 PM.
Cost is $10.00 per person with
advance reservation, $12.00 per
person at the door. This includes
betting money. Call Jean or Dick
Costello, 342-2224 for reservations.
The Oktoberfest BBQ and Club Fair
at Dolphin Head was a great
success. The weather was simply
beautiful and we enjoyed a great
meal with a spectacular view of Port
Royal Sound and a lovely sunset.
We thank the Board for their
support of this event and special
kudos to Gerry and Janet Helgeson
for their hard work, which
contributed so much to the success
of the evening. We also thank
Sam’s Club, Harris Teeter, and
Publix for their donations of items
that were used at the event.
As the holidays approach, we look
forward to our Holiday Party on
December 16 (the usual third
Tuesday). We will begin at 7:30 PM
with a social time to meet and greet
your new neighbors and enjoy
seasonal refreshments. Jay
Thomas, a local musician, singer,
and songwriter, will provide
entertainment. Jay has performed
nationally with a number of top
acts, including Martha Raye and
Jerry Lee Lewis. Jay promises to get
us into a holiday mood and we will
enjoy singing holiday songs and
traditional Christmas Carols, with
full Karaoke orchestration. The cost
for the Holiday Party is $5.00.
Please RSVP to Jean or Dick
Costello at 342-2224.
If you have lived in our Plantation
for three years or less, you are
automatically a member of
Newcomers. Join us for an evening
of enjoyable fellowship & fun.
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Page 14 – November 2003
Yacht Club___________
th
At our October 16 meeting,
Walter Kirk, Chairman for the
Change of Watch, gave a report.
The Change of Watch dinner will
be held Friday, December 5 at the
Convention Center in Sea Pines.
More information will be given at
our November meeting.
Tom Tomfohrde, Rear
Commodore, spoke about the
Bray's Island cruise. Shrimp and
chicken were the dinner choices
and everyone had time to see the
Plantation House and grounds.
Dick Sell, Fleet Captain, Power,
reported on the successful cruise
to Beaufort the weekend of the
Shrimp Festival. Ten boats from
Hilton Head Plantation Yacht Club
made this trip.
Paul Capron, Fleet Captain, Sail,
reported on the excellent races
already held and announced two
more held in early November.
Nancy Correll, Membership Officer,
introduced new members Mike and
Ethelyn Finnerty.
Nomination Committee Chairman,
Allen Moss, presented the
nominations for the ten officers for
the following year. Ballots have
been sent to the members and
should be returned before the
Annual Meeting on November 20.
Commodore, Lois Wilkinson,
introduced the speaker, Barbara
Conway, a volunteer for the
Dolphin Project. This group of
people has conducted long-term
studies since 1989 for the numbers
of Bottlenosed Dolphins in the
Georgia and South Carolina coastal
area.
November 20 will be our Annual
Meeting. In addition to the election
of officers, Chuck Fay will present
the 'Year in Review.'
Anyone interested in membership
should call Nancy Correll at 3423755.
For more information about Yacht
Club activities, please consult our
web site: www.hhpyc.org.
Clubs
Tennis Social Club______
The annual membership meeting of
the Spring Lake Tennis Club was
held on October 14 at the Plantation
House. Peter Kristian and Keith
Ferda were in attendance and
responded to numerous questions
from Club members. Bob Logan of
Evergreen Tennis Maintenance was
introduced. Bob will analyze the
present condition of our courts and
make recommendations regarding
their care. He will be taking core
samples to determine the nature of
the substance and structure of the
courts. He will subsequently make
recommendations regarding longterm maintenance. On a short-term
basis, he suggested that court
conditions could be improved by
more regular, end-of-day grooming,
periodic rolling in various patterns
to eliminate build up at the net,
brushing off excess Har-Tru
granules more regularly, and
evaluating surrounding landscape
and its effect on drainage. Extra
brushes will be purchased so that
members can brush courts before
they are watered.
The POA has a new voice mailbox
for Keith to record court conditions
–681-8800 ext 300. This number
may be called to see if courts are
playable thus reducing the number
of calls going to the Pro Shop.
On Friday, November 21 at 3:00
PM, Keith will organize a pro
exhibition. Keith and Leon will play
winners of the SL Club
Championships held in September.
This should prove to be a fun time
and all members are encouraged to
attend.
Welcome to new members: Bob
Bruce, Sally Price, and Jim and
Celeste Butler. Members can still
express an interest in serving on the
Tennis Social Club Board (two year
terms). Contact Eunice Moore at
342-5952.
Make plans to attend the annual
Christmas dinner/dance on
December 6. Sign up in the Pro
Shop.
Dance Club____________
Come to Dance Club and get ready
for all of the holiday dances. Our
certified instructor, Jennifer Brown,
can help you improve and learn
more dance steps, too. Mark your
calendars. We will see you there!
Time:
7:30 – 9:00 PM
Place:
Plantation House
Dates:
Nov 13, Dec 11, Jan 8
Donation: $3.50 per person
Questions? Call Marion & Dick
Gosson at 342-7482 or Joan &
Charlie Forton at 681-4761.
HHP Women’s Club_____
The HHP Women's Club invites all
members to attend our spectacular
Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday,
December 9. We will meet at the
Harbour Town Convention Center in
Sea Pines for fine dining and
entertainment. The Mount Calvary
Missionary Baptist Church Children's
Choir will be there to delight us with
song! Invitations have been mailed
to all members. Remember that
responses are due no later than
November 21. Donations to the
Deep Well in the form of an
unwrapped new toy will be
gratefully accepted. Roseanne Ball
is collecting reservations and can be
reached at 342-9506.
Don't miss out on the exciting
activities and opportunities offered
through the Women's Club! To
become a member, send a check
for $10 payable to HHP Women's
Club to Mary Jo Happley at 3 Pine
Sky Court, HHI 29926. Please
include your address, phone
number, and e-mail address for the
directory. Starting this year we are
also asking members to include
their home state to continue our
theme of "getting to know you."
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Clubs
November 2003 – Page 15
Artists Association______
If you are new to HHP or don't
know that much about the HHP
Artists' Association, a brief narrative
is in order. We are people from all
backgrounds and age groups who
wish to either continue doing our
art or who wish to pursue it,
perhaps, for the first time in our
lives. It doesn't matter which
category applies to you. Only know
that all are welcome. We have
many, many active members who
are not only active in the HHPAA,
but in other groups around the HHI
area and Bluffton.
individual creative process for each
particular piece. It's always
fascinating to hear how other
people's minds work during the
creative process.
There will be no monthly meeting in
December.
Anyone interested in the HHPAA is
invited to attend our next monthly
meeting on January 7th at 7:30 at
the PH. Come join us and look us
over. You can also browse and look
at all the artwork on display. It is
quite wonderful!
Need Some More
Maps of Hilton
Head Plantation?
HHP Maps are
available at the
POA Service
Center.
Perhaps some of you weren't aware
that if art is your thing, you have
come to the right place. The HHI,
Bluffton, Beaufort area is listed as
one of the top areas in the country
for art. Now doesn't that sound
intriguing?
Our members have their works
shown not only at the Plantation
House, but at various locations
throughout the island and in
Bluffton too. Once you become
involved a whole new world opens
up before you. And the springboard
can be our very own HHPAA.
For example, the artwork on display
at the PH is all for sale. So if you
are particularly pleased with a
certain piece of your artwork and
would like to show it, the HHPAA
would be honored to show your
work. Any questions you may have
about what is required from you can
be directed to Jim Rice, our
president at 681-3135.
At the May annual art exhibition of
work by the members those in
attendance were asked to cast a
ballot for their favorite piece. The
HHPAA was proud to present the
People's Choice Award to Clay
Kittinger. Congratulations, Clay!
The HHPAA had their November 5th
meetings at the PH. Four members
presented works in a variety of
mediums including watercolor, oil
and acrylic and pastel. They showed
their works and told us of their own
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$1 to HHP residents
for a folded or
unfolded map
$2 to nonresidents for
a folded or unfolded
map
$20 for an unfolded
laminated map
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Advertisements in the
Plantation Living
newsletter should not be
viewed as an
endorsement from the
Hilton Head Property
Owners’ Association, Inc.
The Association claims no
liability for content of any
ads. Ads are accepted on
a space-available basis.
Memorial
& Honorarium
Program
If there is a special person,
place, or organization you
would like to honor, HHPPOA’s
Memorial & Honorarium
Program provides an ideal way
by which to pay tribute, while
also providing for the needs of
the Plantation.
The Program encourages
donations of items or
improvements that will enhance
the natural beauty of the
Plantation and increase the
enjoyment of residents living
here.
Common areas, such as
leisure paths, Dolphin Head
Recreation Area, Spring Lake
Recreation Area, Whooping
Crane Conservancy, and other
areas are the main focus of the
Program. Items and
enhancements currently needed
in the Plantation include:
playground equipment, picnic
tables, ornamental shrubs,
activity van, hardwood trees,
water fountains, and
scholarship funds. Cash
donations are also appreciated.
In recognition of your gift or
donation, you may be
recognized by either an
inscription or plaque on the
donated item, or an
announcement in our monthly
newsletter.
For additional information,
contact Arlene Reisner, Director
of Activities, 681-8800, ext.
226.
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Page 16 – November 2003
POA Information
ARB FAQs_____________________________ Continued from page 9…
QUESTION: What is the minimum square footage
I can build?
ANSWER: Minimum sizes vary by communities within
HHP. Refer to Paragraph 4.3 of the HHP ARB Guidelines.
QUESTION: Are there any height restrictions?
ANSWER: The maximum overall height for single-family
homes is as follows:
Full size lots: forty feet (40’)
Patio lots: Thirty-two feet (32’)
Refer to Paragraph 4.2.8 of the HHP ARB Guidelines.
QUESTION: Are landscape plans required for
remodel additions?
ANSWER: Landscape plans may be required for an
addition or pool to mitigate the impact on the neighbors
or the view from the street.
QUESTION: Are fences allowed?
ANSWER: No fence, including deer fences, shall be
erected on any private property.
QUESTION: If I want to re-work my existing
landscaping will I need to submit plans?
ANSWER: You can add to your landscaping without
approval, but if you remove 25% of the landscape
materials, you must get ARB approval for the new
design. Refer to Paragraph 5.3.4 of the HHP ARB
Guidelines.
QUESTION: I want to change my front door. Do I
need to have the new door approved?
ANSWER: No approval is required.
QUESTION: Are setbacks for new houses and
additions measured to the exterior wall or the
roof overhang?
ANSWER: Setbacks are measured to the walls of the
structure.
QUESTION: I need to remove my foam stucco and
replace it with cement stucco. Do I need a
permit?
ANSWER: Approval is necessary for any exterior change
even if you are using the same color. Due to the length
of time and debris created by replacing foam stucco, a
Building Permit Agreement and escrow deposit is also
required for this type of repair.
QUESTION: What do I need to do if I want to
purchase and install one of those manufactured
enclosures?
ANSWER: All such structures must aesthetically match
and be of high quality material and appear as an integral
part of the house in regard to massing, proportions, roof
lines, details, colors and finishes. See the ARB
Administrator for specific details.
QUESTION: If I am only changing my windows,
do I need to get a permit?
ANSWER: You need ARB approval and a permit.
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HHP Opinion Questionnaire Results
How HHP Residents rated the following:
Yes
1. Are you aware that HHP is a community guided by its own set of governing
documents?
2. Have you read these governing documents?
3. If you answered YES to both questions #1 and #2, then do you feel these
governing documents are uniformly enforced?
4. Please indicate the courtesy and
Courteous
Mostly
Sometimes
Rarely
responsiveness of HHPPOA personnel:
A. Activities / Recreation
B. Administration / General Manager
C. Architectural Review Board (ARB)
D. Board of Directors
E. Communications
F. Covenants
G. Maintenance
H. Reception / Decal
I. Security
No
Don’t Know
Responsiveness
Mostly
Sometimes
Rarely
Mostly
Sometimes
Rarely
Yes
No
Don’t Know
5. Do you believe there is a speeding problem in this Plantation?
6. Do you feel the rumble strips have decreased the speed of vehicles exiting the
Main Gate?
7. Do you feel safe living in Hilton Head Plantation?
8. Are you satisfied with the Visitor Pass system?
9. Would you use electronic funds transfer for assessment payment if the POA
offered it?
10. Have you used the Board of Directors’ Hot Line?
11. Have you used HHP’s website to email the GM, POA staff, or the Board?
12. Have you attended a Coffee with Peter meeting?
13. Are the Coffees an effective means of two-way communication?
14. Select the best DAY / TIME for you to attend a Coffee.
Week Day
Saturday
Yes
10 AM
4 PM
7 PM
No
Don’t Know
15. Would you use a new shaded area facility at the Spring Lake Recreation Area
for playing cards, chess, checkers, bocce ball, shuffleboard, etc?
16. Would you use exercise stations along a section of our leisure paths?
17. What would you prefer as a memorial gift opportunity?
Benches
Specific Projects
Trees
No Opinion
Playground Equipment
Other
18. Rate the MAINTENANCE of the following HHP facilities.
Adequate
Inadequate
Don’t Know
Roads
Leisure Trails
Lakes & Lagoons
Water Drainage
Recreation Areas & Buildings
POA Administration Buildings
19. Has the Board of Directors met your expectations?
Yes
Sometimes
Often
No
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Page 18 – November 2003
POA Information
Part VI: CTTF Report – What YOU Have to Say__________
The CTTF has received feedback from HHP
residents in a variety of ways – letters, emails, calls
to the Board of Directors’ Hotline, questions at the
Coffees, and from the recent Opinion
Questionnaire. This is what YOU have to say…
As of November 1st, the percentage of
households that own / do not own a cell phone is:
24% do NOT own a cell phone
76% DO own at least one cell phone
The cell phone providers used by those households
owning at least one cell phone are:
34% ALLTEL
10% Verizon
22% Other Providers
8% Sun/ATT
12% Hargray
3% Nextel
11% Sprint
In response to the question asking whether or not
cellular service reception is adequate IN YOUR
HOME, households owning at least one cell phone
responded as follows:
48% Inadequate
52% Adequate
Typical cell service responses to the question,
“What do you like LEAST about HHP?” included:
Lack of cell phone reception; No cell phone use; No
cell service; Bad cell service; Poor cellular service;
Can’t use my cellular phone at home; Poor cellular
service; Poor cell phone availability; Lack of cell
phone service; Putting up cell towers – they are an
eyesore; Cell tower reception; Poor cell phone
coverage – put up a few towers already; Very few
places in HHP can see hundreds of yards anyway;
Poor cell phone reception; Cell coverage; Cell phone
deception – It’s a way of life! We waste $300 a
month on cell phones we can’t use, and then several
hundred $ a month on long distance and calling
cards. This must be put into place soon! We would
not have bought this house if we knew this was such
a problem!
Typical cell service responses to the question,
“What would you like the Board to consider in their
five-year planning?” included:
Cell phone tower; Cell phone towers; Cell phone
tower – NOW; Cell phone tower; Keep out cell phone
– communication towers; We have no idea of their
efficiency or cause and effect; More reception for cell
phones; No cell tower; I appreciate the attention to
cell tower needs; Tower should be disguised (flag
pole); New cell tower – SOON; Bell cell phone
transmission EVERYWHERE! Would like cell phone
tower to blend into landscape; Cell tower
implemented ASAP; Fix cellular reception.
As of November 1st, the CTTF had received 108
messages from residents – 89% positive, 8%
negative, and 3% asked questions. Examples:
Our phone is a dual mode analog-digital unit and we
have no difficulty making and receiving calls, both
inside and outside the house. Most of the time, it
selects analog, but not always. If a tower is needed,
it should be located in an area that does not
adversely impact on the esthetics of the
neighborhood. This, of course was the problem when
tried before. The Dolphin Head GC, of which I am a
member, created serious negative feelings among
many because of their lack of communications and
their focus on the revenue Hargray was offering
them. If we propose anything like that with Hargray,
the revenue should be for the benefit of the entire
Plantation or POA… I recommend you search for a
“neutral” solution and location that has minimum
residential impact.
The last monthly newsletter did not reveal any cell tower
returns in terms of numbers. So, I’m guessing that so
far the response has been light. The last published
number was 59 with about 10 against. I’m also
guessing that about half of the remainder is Dolphin
Head GC members. If that’s the case, you should
terminate the inquiry and abandon the project.
As you and your cell tower committee reach this critical
juncture in your deliberations, I would like to
commend you for your thoughtful approach to this
daunting task. I am philosophically opposed to
constructions of any above the ground
communication structure. The covenants protecting
property owners from such encroachment have been
a major safeguard to our environmental well-being.
Nevertheless from the comments you’ve published to
date, it would appear that there is a groundswell of
support for construction of a tower. That is certain to
ebb as site selection threatens to jeopardize one or
more neighborhoods. The rallying cry of “not in my
backyard” carried the day five years ago and may yet
again. If not, I suggest the following points: 1) Use
plantation owned property for the site so that the
revenues generated will stay with the POA; 2)
Demand the tower be camouflaged to hide the
antenna; 3) Attempt to minimize the footprint of the
work area at the base of the tower – it’s unsightly at
Shipyard even with the extensive landscaping; and 4)
lastly try to determine how property values will be
impacted by your recommendation and what action
might be taken to minimize the impact.
When you tally counts for the installation of a cell tower
in HHP, include mine as a “for.” At home, it would be
nice to be able to use our cell phones… It’s time we
caught up with today’s world.
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Halloween is for…
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Page 20 – November 2003
Recreation Activities
HHP’s Health & Fitness Programs
Program
Instructor
Date/Days
Time
Place
Cost
Hatha Yoga
Gloria Bergeron
Mondays
11/10-12/22 Skip 12/1
Moderate: 6-7 PM
Gentle: 7:15-8:15 PM
PH
$24 - 6 classes
*Land Aerobics
Mary Jo Adamson
Lois Burkins
Mondays
Wed-Thurs-Fri
8:00-9:00 AM
PH
*Tai Chi Chuan
Molly Carrington
Tues & Thurs
9:00-10:30 AM
DH
Total Fitness
Beverly Perfect
Mon & Wed
5:30-7:00 PM
SL
Pavilion
$30 -10 tickets
$50 - 20 tickets
$65 - 30 tickets
$30 - 6 classes
$60 -12 classes
$60 -10 tickets
$110 -20 tickets
$150 -30 tickets
*Weights
Taida Muechen
Mon-Wed-Fri AM
Wed PM
9:15–9:45 AM
6:00-6:30 PM
PH
DH
$20 - 10 tickets
$35 - 20 tickets
* Coupons for these classes can be purchased at the POA Service Center and the Scheduling Office, Plantation House.
All other activities, classes, ticket sales, lessons, etc., must be purchased at the Scheduling Office, Plantation House.
Orchestra Discount Tickets
Enjoy an “Evening at the Orchestra” and hear the
Hilton Head Orchestra concert performance of The
Three B’s. Take advantage of this great
opportunity as the Hilton Head Orchestra welcomes
back the winner of the 2003 Hilton Head
International Piano Competition, Chu-Fang Huang,
performing music of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.
Days:
Sunday, January 11
Time:
8:00 PM
Place:
First Presbyterian Church
(540 William Hilton Parkway)
Fee:
$25.00 per person
Deadline:
Wednesday, December 24
To receive the 20% discounted price, a minimum
of 20 tickets must be sold. Reservations are limited,
so sign up early! Stop by the Plantation House with
your check made payable to Hilton Head Orchestra
Notice to Clubs Using SLP
Due to the growing number of POA Clubs using
Spring Lake Pavilion, the Activities Department
kindly requests that all Clubs using the back
storeroom closet at Spring Lake Pavilion to
PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR AREA before Friday,
January 30th. To make additional space, we need
your help! Please throw away any items not being
used. WE ALSO NEED MORE COUNTER SPACE!
All leftover items will be thrown out at the
discretion of the Activities Department. Thank you!!
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Bridge Lessons
Bridge lessons will be offered at the Plantation
House, starting Monday, January 5th. The course is
based on the book Play of the Hand: The
Diamond Series by Audrey Grant, available for
$14.95 plus tax at the Port Royal Bookstore (now
located by Wendy’s in Wexford Shopping Center).
Dates:
January 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Days:
Mondays & Thursdays
Time:
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Price:
$20 per person
Place:
Plantation House
Instructor: Bonnie Haroff
Prerequisite: Completion of the Club Series
Minimum:
Twelve participants
ATTENTION
All Volleyball Players!
Interested in
playing in a
volleyball
league? Well
then, look no
further. The
Activities
Department
is organizing
a “new”
volleyball
league this
spring, but
needs your
help! If you are interested in participating, please
call Chrissy at 681-8090 to sign up. More details
will follow in a forthcoming edition of PL.
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Recreation Activities
November 2003 – Page 21
Hawaiian Hula Class_____
Children’s Christmas Party
Interested in exercising but want to have fun at the
same time? Then this class is for you – a NEW
Hawaiian Hula Class on Thursdays at Spring Lake
Pavilion beginning January 15th. Sue Ogden, our
new instructor who is originally from Arkansas, will
be teaching students three basic forms of footwork
used in hula – kaholo, ka-o-sway, and uwehe.
Hand and hip movements will also be added.
Not only does the ka-o-sway tighten the abdomen
but, since most of the steps are done with the
knees bent, it also helps tone the calves,
hamstrings, and hips. You’ll get a good workout
and get your heart rate up without the impact so
common in traditional exercise programs.
If you are unsure of whether this class is right for
you, then come to a FREE demonstration class at
Spring Lake Pavilion on Thursday, January 15th,
from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. Get ready to get in shape!
Dates:
Thursdays, January15–February 26
Time:
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Place:
Spring Lake Pavilion
Instructor: Sue Ogden
Fee:
$35.00
Minimum:
9 participants
The Children’s Christmas Party will be great fun.
Yostie and her Puppet Factory will present a
Christmas drama. There will be yummy goodies,
Christmas songs, and Santa – of course!
Please sign up your child or children in advance by
providing a gift for each child to be distributed by
Santa during the party. The gift should not exceed
$10. Label each gift with the child’s name and bring
it to the Plantation House or the POA Service
Center to be placed under the tree for the party
NO LATER than Wednesday, December 10th.
Date: Sunday, December 14
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Place: Plantation House
Ages: Children 0 to 8 years
Admission: A non-perishable
food item for a needy family
at Christmas.
Al Balkin in Concert______
This February, Dr. Balkin will feature the STEIN
songs – Bernstein, Jule Styne & Hammerstein. This
singer-pianist-composer offers his musical tribute
to three giants of the Broadway theatre and
explores the songs and lives of Leonard Bernstein
(“West Side Story”), Jule Styne (“Gypsy”) & Oscar
Hammerstein (“Showboat,” “Oklahoma,” “South
Pacific,” “Carousel,” “The King and I” etc.). Singing
along is encouraged.
Date:
Saturday, February 1
Time:
2:00 PM
Fee:
$5.00 per person
Deadline:
Monday, January 26
Tickets can be purchased at the Plantation House.
A minimum of 70 tickets must be sold to hold the
concert.
Fitness Partnership: Health Quest One in
Northridge Plaza offers HHP residents special
‘get fit’ rates. For more information, call Pete
at Health Quest One, 681-5321.
Discount Theatre Tickets
Red, Hot & Cole is sassy, sexy and devilishly
witty. The irrepressible Cole Porter set the
standards of style and sophistication to which
today’s composers and lyricists continue to aspire.
Cast in the form of a cocktail party – and spanning
four decades – the play traces Porter’s life from his
childhood in Indiana to the stages and penthouses
of New York, London, Paris and Venice, and
through his marriage, friendships and the ups and
downs of his glorious career. With more than 25
enrapturing melodies, including “Night and Day,” “I
Love Paris,” “Let’s Do It,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,”
and “Begin the Beguine,” Red, Hot & Cole is a
champagne tribute to a glittering age gone by and
the musical genius of Cole Porter.
Date:
Saturday, December 6
Time:
8:00 PM
Fee:
$38.00
Deadline:
Monday, November 24
Make your check payable to The Arts Center. Only
patrons with disabilities will receive seating
preferences. There are no exchanges or refunds.
Sign up for the activities above at the
Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call 681-8090.
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Page 22 – November 2003
Feature Article
Hilton Head Plantation: Perfecting the Infrastructure____
by Bill Mottel, HHPPOA President,
1997-1998
My wife Carole and I moved into our Hilton
Head Plantation retirement home in July 1993 from
Wilmington, DE after 38 years with DuPont and two
earlier years in the military. South Carolina was not
new to us. A graduate in Chemical Engineering
from Michigan State and a commissioned officer in
Army Ordinance-Nuclear Weapons, I was assigned
by DuPont to the Savannah River Plant, and my
wife, two children, and I found North Augusta, SC
in 1953.
Twenty-six years later with five more children
and three years serving as Plant Manager of the
SRS, I was promoted and transferred to
Wilmington where I served in several executive
assignments, including three years in Switzerland
before retiring as Corporate Director of Safety and
Health.
We moved “home” to South Carolina in Hilton
Head with much family nearby and even golf clubs
ready for play. Despite these enticements, my
extensive community service in North Augusta
began to flower again. I volunteered my services to
the Plantation Owners’ Association in 1994, was
elected to the Board in 1995, served as Vice
President in 1996, and then served as President in
1997. Meanwhile, I co-authored a book on Safety,
chaired the National Safety Council in 1996-98, and
served as a consultant for Rohm & Haas Chemical
from 1993-99.
During my POA presidency, there were a
number of accomplishments, due principally to a
fine Board:
25-year old Declaration and By-Laws and Land
Use Covenants were revised – a heroic task
completed on February 15, 1998 with notarized
signatures of more than 50% of the property
owners. Special accolades to Drew Laughlin, Bill
Ragette, and Bonnie Haroff.
Documentation of Board operations, including a
Mission Statement, Role of the Board, Board
Policy, Regulations, and Guiding Principles.
Established the Strategic Planning Committee.
Re-established the Communications Committee,
which conducted an excellent demographic
survey. Accolades to Ralph Aceti.
Completed the new Security Building, begun
during Drew Laughlin’s POA Presidency.
Conducted a Storm Water Program with the
Town of Hilton Head to handle the floodwater
flow from Headlands to Jarvis Creek and Park.
Initiated a Deer Population Control Program
with the SC Department of Natural Resources,
Skidaway Island, and Todd Ballentine.
Accolades to Robert Garnett.
Fought PSD#1’s potential Back-Flow
Contamination Hardware mandate – a
questionable program under the guise of Public
Safety. It was a good fight – lost in 1997 but
won in 2002.
Contributed $1,000 for the first time in June
1997 for the 4th of July Skull Creek fire works.
Although the barge caught on fire and the show
was cancelled, we learned a great deal about
parking, road blockage, and safety procedures.
This same contribution was reinstated in June
of 1998.
Denied a request from Ribaut Island property
owners for insurance or an alternate bridge for
access by residents to the Island following a
hurricane. The Board deemed that the bridge
was substantial and, if necessary, fill dirt would
provide access if the bridge was destroyed.
Pine Island - Photo by Fritz Voigt
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Feature Article
November 2003 – Page 23
My Post HHPPOA Years
Al Winston, a fine man and Town Councilman
representing Ward 2, died during the first year of
his four-year term of office. I had been polishing
my golf clubs and heading for true retirement when
I was asked to complete Al’s un-expired three-year
term on the Town Council. Subsequently, I was
elected to a three-year term and then re-elected to
a four-year term until December 2005.
I currently serve as Chair of the Town Council’s
Public Safety Committee, as a member of the
Planning and Development Standards Committee,
as a Board member of the Low Country Council of
Governments, and as a member of the Greater
Island Committee.
I am an active Rotarian; I belong to the Navy
League – the Military Officers Association and St.
Francis Catholic Church; and I support many
charitable causes. I have always believed that living
in a community means giving to it – not just taking
from it.
I have continued to stay active with our
Plantation’s POA as the representative on Town
Council. I served on the Search Committee to
replace Bette Weseman, the preceding General
Manager. That Committee, consisting of Past POA
Presidents – Tim Jenkins, Dick Westbury, Bill
Mottel, and the Chair, Bonnie Haroff – cleared more
than 100 applicants to provide four finalists for the
Board’s selection. We were pleased they selected
Peter Kristian.
I believe that Hilton Head Island is the greatest
place to live, work, and play and that Hilton Head
Plantation is the best Plantation in the Low
Country. Carole and I have 19 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren and we are here for the
duration.
A Plantation Lagoon
Photo by Felipe Lavapies
Path to Port Royal Sound
Photo by Doyt Summers
Sunset on Santa Maria Drive
Photo by Michelle Koker
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