Plantation Living - 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
Call for POA Bd. Candidates
CONTEST! – PUPS…..……….
Holiday Hayride…………..…..
Holiday Lighting Tour….…..
PSD Article……………………..
Scarecrow Contest Winners
Security………………………….
Hilton Head Plantation Clubs
Avid Gardeners……...……….
Big Wheels…….……………….
Bocce Club………………………
Bridge Winners……………….
Bunco…………………………….
Cheers by the Sound……….
Craft Workshop…..………….
Culinary Cut-Ups.…...………
Curtain Calls……....………….
Dance Club..…………….…….
Dog Club………………….…….
Farmers Club…………....…….
Fishing Club……………...…….
Golfing……………………..….…
Green Thumbers.…...……….
Happy Times Society………..
Island Hoppers………………..
Movie Club………...…….…….
Newcomers Club..…….……..
Out to Lunch Bunch..……….
Sassy Stampers……………….
Tennis Social Club.…………..
Women’s Club..……...……….
Woodcarvers….……...……….
Yacht Club……………….……..
Recreation Activities
Caribbean Cruise……..……..
HHP Pet Parade……………...
Health & Fitness Programs.
Feature Article
Lowcountry Nature……..…..
Volume 20/Issue 11 – November 15, 2006
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As you may be aware, the POA Board is proposing an Amendment to
the POA’s Amended Declaration that would permit the collection of a
¼ of 1% Capital Improvement Transfer Fee paid by the buyer upon
the sale of any property (with certain outlined exceptions) within Hilton
Head Plantation. The proposed Amendment was published in the
September and October editions of Plantation Living for resident
review and comment. The adoption of the Amendment requires a vote
of property owners. This entails a quorum requirement of 50%+1 and,
of those participating in the vote, 75% must vote yes. It is a high
threshold; however, our community went through a similar process
when we sold parcel A, which garnered an 81% affirmative vote.
Why you should consider voting “Yes” for the Amendment
This is a very important step for Hilton Head Plantation and, if the
Amendment is passed, will allow the Board to decrease our reliance on
your Annual Assessment to fund Capital Projects and all but eliminate
the need for Special Assessments to fund future Capital Improvements.
We have estimated that a Transfer Fee will generate an average of
$400,000 annually in revenue. In the short-term, this funding
mechanism will allow us to install a functional second lane at the
Cypress Gate using Bar Code Technology. If appropriate, this same
technology will be used to automate one of the lanes at the Main Gate.
It will also permit us to complete the application of Armor Stone to the
Bluff in a more expeditious manner. In the long-term, projects such as
dredging our aging lagoon system, renourishing the Pine Island Spit,
expanding our leisure path system, and possibly replacing the Spring
Lake Pavilion can all be funded with monies collected from the Transfer
Fee. This fee will also provide HHP with additional funding and
borrowing power in the case of a hurricane strike.
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HHP SCARECROW CONTEST
WINNERS!
See page 11
Visit Hilton Head Plantation’s website at www.hiltonheadplantation.com
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Hilton Head
Plantation
Property Owners’ Association
7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Tel. (843) 681-8800 Fax 681-8801
www.hiltonheadplantation.com
Board of Directors
President
Charlie Cherrix
Vice President
Tom Hoppin
Secretary
Dick Sell
Treasurer
Jim Collett
Members:
Paul Kopelcheck
Tom Kuczkowski
Bill Moss
Galen Smith
Mary Ann Strayer
Board of Directors Hotline Ext. 8
POA Staff
POA Service Center
(843) 681-8800
General Manager
Peter Kristian
Ext. 233
Asst. Gen. Mgr. / Administration
Todd Lindstrom
Ext. 239
Activities / Recreation
Arlene Reisner
Ext. 226
Communications
Denise McAllister
Ext. 244
Community Relations / ARB
Dick Wirth
Ext. 231
Maintenance – John Ehlers
Ext. 227
Security Director – Art Benoit
681-3843
Tennis Pro – Keith Ferda
681-3626
Important Phone Numbers
POA Service Center
(843) 681-8800
Accounting
Ext. 236
Covenant Enforcement
Ext. 242
Maintenance Shop
Ext. 241
Tennis Hotline
Ext. 300
Vehicle Decals
Ext. 223
Dolphin Head Building
681-8019
Facility Scheduling
681-8090
Spring Lake Pavilion
681-3707
Spring Lake Pool Information
689-6473
Spring Lake Tennis
681-3626
Security
Dispatch (24 Hrs.)
Pass Line (24 Hrs.)
Security Office
Emergencies
Fire & Ambulance
Security (24 Hrs.)
681-2459
342-9980
681-3053
POA Board Report
President’s Report______________
November 10th was a heartwarming day in Hilton Head Plantation.
The new flagpole in front of the Plantation House was dedicated to
our veterans of past wars and those presently serving in our
nation’s Armed Forces. This installation represents our Plantation’s
expression of thanks to all of our veterans and servicemen and
women for their devotion and service to our country. The Veterans
Day observance was attended by many of our residents who
solemnly looked on as the Hilton Head Chapter of the American
Legion led the ceremony, with a drum and bugle corps’ performance completing a beautiful dedication. The Board wishes to thank
all contributors, and most especially Maryjean Herberger for her
foresight in suggesting that we install the flagpole.
Do we all know why Armistice Day became Veterans Day? World
War I ended on June 28, 1919 but the actual fighting ended seven
months earlier with the armistice, on the 11th hour of the 11th day
of the 11th month in 1918. Armistice Day (November 11) became a
U.S. holiday in 1926. In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans
Day to honor all U.S. veterans.
The Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation’s Board of
Trustees authorized the purchase and construction of entrance
signs for the Whooping Crane Pond Conservancy. Many of us pass
by this environmental wonder without even knowing it exists. Many
have also graciously supported the conservation efforts and
especially the rebuilding of the boardwalk. The installation of the
entrance signs will greatly enhance its visibility, and hopefully many
more will stop by and take in its natural wonders. The Foundation
greatly appreciates your efforts and financial generosity. Stop by
and see what you support. See page 9 for a photo of the new
entrance sign.
The Hilton Head Plantation fiscal year 2007 Budget has been
reviewed and approved by the Board. If the Capital Improvement
Transfer Fee is approved at the Annual Meeting, we will proceed
with implementing some of the high priority items such as adding a
functional second entrance lane to the Cypress Gate and completing
the rip-rap along the Bluff.
Alltel and Cingular are pleased with the results of raising their cell
tower test antenna. Crown Castle has received approval from the
Town to raise the top antenna on their cell towers. They are also in
discussions with another major cell phone operator to improve
coverage over the HHP Network.
Dial 911
681-2477
Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
Charlie Cherrix
POA Information
November 2006 – Page 3
General Manager’s Report_________
Call for Candidates
Looking to serve your community?
Three seats on the POA’s Board
will be decided early next year. An
application for Board candidacy
can be downloaded off our Web
site www.hiltonheadplantation.com
or you can pick up an application
at the POA Service Center at
7 Surrey Lane.
Flagpole Installation
Our new flagpole was installed and dedicated earlier this month during a very
moving ceremony at the Plantation House. The flagpole is flying the American
flag and the MIA/POW flag. The installation is dedicated to all HHP veterans,
as well as all residents currently serving in the Armed Forces. The flagpole
was funded entirely through donations from the community, the American
Legion Post 185, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 185. The HHP
Women’s Club (HHPWC)-Green Thumbers provided a very generous donation
to provide landscaping to adorn the base of the flagpole. The idea for this
project was the brainchild of Maryjean Herberger who pointed out that our
annual July 4th celebration at the Plantation House lacked a flagpole as its
centerpiece. It is gratifying to see this project come to fruition. Making it
even more special is the fact that the project was so meaningfully supported
by so many giving Plantation residents. A "well done" goes out to all who
supported and helped bring this project to completion.
Appropriate Use of Guest Passes
A Guest Pass should not be used for an individual(s) who is performing work
or a service. These individuals must purchase passes to come into the
Plantation. The fees collected pay for the additional wear and tear on our
roadways, as well as for the Security necessary to monitor the activities of
workers and service providers. Please do not circumvent these procedures,
which help keep our assessments down. As a result of gate fees paid by
workers and service providers, the POA collects in excess of $500,000
annually. If this amount were not collected, our assessments would need to
be raised to make up the shortfall. As always, your cooperation is
appreciated.
Note Cards
All new note cards featuring photos of HHP scenes, taken by residents, are
available at the POA Service Center. Proceeds from the sales of these terrific
note cards will benefit the Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation.
The cards make wonderful housewarming gifts and stocking stuffers. A
package of 12 note cards is $7.
Spring Lake Tennis
During a recent meeting with some of the folks who participate in the Spring
Lake Tennis program, it was suggested that players broom and line their court
after playing. The POA will be purchasing additional brooms and liners. As a
courtesy to the folks scheduled to use the court next, tennis players are asked
to broom and line their court after they are finished with their two-hour
session. Everyone’s cooperation is appreciated.
Speeding
Please be aware that HHP Security has stepped up its enforcement of
speeding on the Plantation. HHP Security Officers are licensed Law
Enforcement Officers in the State of South Carolina and as such they are
authorized to issue State tickets for infractions of traffic laws. State tickets
carry a hefty fine and also place points on your license that may affect your
insurance premiums. Please drive the speed limit. Be aware that Security
vehicles are now equipped with video cameras and most traffic stops are
taped.
The POA Board meets once a
month and each Board member
chairs a least one committee of the
Board.
This is an excellent way to give
back to the community. The POA
Board is a policy-making body.
They receive input from a group of
advisory committees also
composed of residents. A
professional staff that carries out
the policies of the Board administers the activities of the POA.
Prior experience on one of the
POA’s committees is highly
recommended but not required for
those seeking nomination as a
candidate. Please see page 6 for
more information. The deadline
for applications is Thursday,
November 30, 2006.
Christmas Decorations
Hilton Head Plantation takes on a
magical appearance during the
Christmas season, thanks to the
efforts of many of our volunteer
groups such as the Avid Gardeners
and HHPWC-Green Thumbers.
Many of you also get into the spirit
and decorate your homes. To add
to the holidays, we are going to
ask each of you to vote for the
most tastefully decorated homes
on the Plantation. We want to
encourage residents to tour and
take in all the Christmas spirit that
is so prevalent on the Plantation.
Please see the article on page 10
for details.
General Manager’s Report (cont’d. from page 3)
Sharing the Road
Throughout the Plantation, cyclists, walkers, joggers, and motorists share the
road. When using our roadways, cyclists must observe street signs that
control the flow of traffic — they must stop at stop signs, yield the right-ofway, and signal when making turns. Likewise, motorists should be mindful of
cyclists using the road. Motor vehicles have the right-of-way at all intersections. Walkers, cyclists, and joggers using the Plantation’s leisure path
system must yield to motorists when a leisure path crosses a road. Observing
the rules of the road keeps everyone safe and out of harm’s way.
Projects
Cypress Gate Safety Lane
We have received approval from the Town of Hilton Head to install a second
lane for emergency vehicle access. The Town has indicated that, due to the
increased safety access this second lane will bring, they will fund the project.
This does not provide a second usable lane for resident access. The lane will
be striped for emergency vehicles use only. The expansion of the Cypress
Gate to provide for a second lane is one of the projects the Board hopes to
fund if the property owners adopt the Capital Transfer Fee proposal in
February of 2007.
Tree Removal
The removal of eighty (80) trees along
Whooping Crane Way was completed
in four days rather than the ten days
projected. Kudos to John Ehlers,
Maintenance Director of the POA for
managing this project so efficiently.
The operation could not have
proceeded so expeditiously without
the assistance of the HHP Security
Officers who provided traffic control to
keep the operation running smoothly.
Our apologies for any inconvenience you may have experienced during the
project. As stated in previous editions of Plantation Living, this project is a
precursor to the repaving of Whooping Crane Way in 2007.
POA Information
Sign/Lighting
You may have noticed that our
sign crew has been working on
improving the lighting on many of
our subdivision signs. This process
will continue into the fall. It is our
desire to upgrade much of the
present sign illumination for both
aesthetics and efficiency.
Cell Phones
The remaining cell antennas
throughout the Plantation that are
part of the Crown Castle system
are scheduled to be raised 15 feet
by year’s end.
Party Safely
We are headed into the holiday
season. Please celebrate
responsibly and, as appropriate,
use a designated driver. We want
everyone to arrive at their destinations safely throughout the holiday
season.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
and the entire POA staff, have a
safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!
Stay Safe
Peter Kristian
RV/Boat Storage Expansion
Staff continues to work down the waiting list of those signed up for RV/Boat
storage spaces. If you have not already signed up, please come to the POA
Service Center to have your name placed on the waiting list.
The POA Service
Center & Scheduling
Office will be closed
for the Thanksgiving
holiday Nov. 23 & 24.
High Bluff/Whooping Crane
The drainage inlet on the inbound lane of High Bluff Road has been
redesigned to allow for larger vehicles that may have difficulty making the
turn from Whooping Crane Way onto High Bluff Road. The back end of the
center island has been shortened to help vehicles that require a larger turning
radius. A new Savannah Holly will be planted to replace the original specimen
that could not be transplanted due to several extenuating factors.
Happy Thanksgiving!
POA Information
Security – A Message from the Chief________
It is a distinct honor to serve the homeowners of Hilton Head
Plantation, and I am exceptionally proud of the fine men and women
of the Security Department who strive to keep the peace. They work
hard each day to ensure the safety of our community.
As your Chief, I am committed to providing efficient, effective,
professional, and results-oriented service to the homeowners and
residents of Hilton Head Plantation. That being said…without you it’s
just a building, a department, and a title. Promoting and maintaining a
safe community environment takes more than your Security Officers.
No amount of law enforcement training can match the value of the
eyes and ears of concerned community members who report
suspicious behavior, safety hazards, and violations of law. This allows
our Security Department to take a proactive, instead of reactive,
approach to the safety and well-being of the community we serve.
The Security Officers of the Hilton Head Plantation Security
Department need you to be a part of the team in keeping our
community safe and crime-free.
If you notice any suspicious activity or person(s), contact Security
immediately at 681-2459 or 681-2477 and an Officer will be
dispatched immediately.
All telephone calls will be routed to a dispatcher who may ask the
following questions:
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What is the location of the suspicious person?
If the person has left, how long ago and in which direction did
the person go?
What is the sex, and approximate age, height, and weight of
the suspicious person?
What is or was the person doing?
What is the person wearing?
POA Service Center
& Scheduling Office
will close at
4:00 PM on
Friday, December 1.
EMERGENCY
INFORMATION CARD
If you have not filled out
and dropped off your card
(at the POA Service Center,
Main Gate, or Cypress
Gate), please take the time
to do so. This information
will help us help YOU…
Please refer to July’s
Plantation Living for the
Emergency Information
Card or stop by
the POA Service Center
and fill out the form.
Thank you.
Notice
When speaking to a
member of the Security
Department, your
conversation may be
recorded for quality
assurance.
As always, please contact me if you have any questions.
Art Benoit, Director of Security
Officer Michelle Chisolm directing traffic.
POA Information
Call For POA Board Candidates____
Why should you consider serving?
Hilton Head Plantation is a wonderful community. It is larger than
many small towns, but we face many of the same problems as a
small town. Our “Town Council” is the Board of Directors. They
oversee every major decision that affects each of us as residents in
this very special place. The Board needs levelheaded property
owners, hopefully with policy-making experience, to perform the
duties listed below. It’s a wonderful way to serve your community
and to work with your fellow residents to keep HHP a great place.
An application for Board candidacy is inserted in this issue.
The Role of the Board is to:
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Implement responsible management principles
Involve property owners in decision-making
Develop goals and objectives reflecting community needs
Evaluate progress in achieving these goals
Establish sound fiscal policies
Provide direction and support to the General Manager
Thanksgiving, Nov. 23
The Board of Directors is composed of nine members. In March 2007, the
terms of three members will expire. Board President Charlie Cherrix has
completed two consecutive terms on the Board so, in accordance with
POA documents, he is not eligible to run again in 2007. Tom Hoppin and
Paul Kopelcheck may seek re-election. Of those selected for nomination,
three will be elected to three-year terms.
The POA Board meets once a month and each Board member chairs at
least one committee. Our committees act in an advisory capacity and
provide assistance, recommendations, and information to the Board.
Previous experience in one of the POA’s committees is highly
recommended, but not required for candidacy.
An Interest Form can be picked up from the POA Service Center (and
returned by Thursday, November 30) or downloaded from the Web site
at: www.hiltonheadplantation.com under Documents and Forms.
For more details, please contact any of the members of the Nominating
Committee below or contact the POA Service Center.
Jim Collett, Chair
Terry Conway
Merry Harlacher
Trish Hiechel
Bill Mottel
Mary Ann Strayer
Tom Tomfohrde
Dick Waltz
Frank Wilcher
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689-9890
342-9816
689-3317
342-6633
689-2787
689-5814
681-8874
681-4711
681-2601
Plantation Living, a1Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation
POA Information
Water, Water Everywhere…?
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Submitted by Bob Manne
Hilton Head PSD Commission Chairman
What do you mean, “We’re running out
of water?” You probably have heard
about or read various articles dealing
with the “saltwater intrusion” situation.
So, the question is “Is it a big deal and,
if so, how does it affect me”? It is a
significant issue and is getting bigger.
The bottom line is that your PSD is
preparing to develop a new source of drinking water utilizing the
construction of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) water treatment plant to provide
drinking water from the 600 foot deep Middle Floridan Aquifer. So, why
is this necessary?
Your water utility, Hilton Head Public Service District (the PSD), currently
provides water for approximately 17,000 customers in the north and
mid- portions of the Island. The drinking and irrigation water that you
count on in your home comes from two sources: 50% comes from wells
drilled into the Upper Floridan aquifer and the other 50% comes from
treated Savannah River water which the PSD purchases wholesale from
the Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA).
The water supply coming from our wells is now threatened by saltwater
intrusion and the march of the saltwater into the fresh water supply is
unrelenting. Extensive scientific research has identified the significance
of the issue and has determined that the single largest reason for this is
that the Savannah region is over-pumping the Upper Floridan Aquifer.
This has shifted the hydrogeology of this aquifer and is creating “cones
of depression” that bring saltwater into the fresh water aquifer, thus
rendering it unacceptable as a public drinking water supply. To date, the
State of Georgia has not imposed sufficient limits to arrest the intrusion.
Unless there is substantive change in this situation, the PSD must deal
with the situation directly in order to ensure a continued supply of fresh
drinking water.
We have eleven wells that currently provide high quality, inexpensive
water from the Upper Floridan Aquifer. Since 2000, we have lost five of
them to saltwater intrusion. Furthermore, we anticipate losing three
more wells by 2014 and could lose all of them by 2020. Also, studies of
current demand, conservation efforts, and anticipated demand, as
buildout occurs, predict that our ability to deliver all of the water that
you desire will likely be exceeded sometime in 2008 and the average
daily usage will be exceeded sometime in 2010.
The PSD Commission has considered the following five alternatives:
• Do nothing and hope we don’t run out
This could lead to water moratoriums, restrictions on usage, and
conservation rates.
Not a prudent choice.
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Purchase more and more water
from BJWSA
Water purchased from BJWSA is five
times more expensive than the cost
of the same water from our Upper
Floridan wells.
In time, the 50/50 split of supply
will shift to a 70/30 shift, with 70%
coming from the Savannah River
water.
We have no control over future
price increases for wholesale water
purchased from BJWSA.
Develop additional wells into
the Upper Floridan Aquifer
We are limited to our current
withdrawal permits of 3.28 million
gallons per day.
We would be spending money to
replace wells that will be salting up
in the near future.
Develop wells into the
Cretaceous Aquifer (4000 feet
deep)
Expensive to drill that deep.
Water is HOT (126 degrees).
Needs to be cooled and treated by a
Reverse Osmosis (RO) process.
Environmental concerns regarding
hot brine discharge into receiving
waters.
Develop wells into the Middle
Floridan Aquifer (600 feet deep)
Somewhat less expensive.
Water is cool.
Needs to be treated by an RO
process to remove salt and
hardness.
Your elected PSD Commissioners made
a decision almost two years ago to
explore the RO plant feasibility. After
extensive study and testing, we have
concluded that the most feasible option
is to develop the Middle Floridan Aquifer
using the RO process. Benefits of the
RO option include:
• Very high quality drinking water that
will minimize or eliminate taste and
odor issues.
• Only a minimum amount of chlorine
for disinfection will need to be
added.
Water, Water Everywhere…?
(cont’d. on from page 7)
POA Information
Capital Improvement
Transfer Fee_______
(cont’d. from page 1)
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The PSD will have a diversity of supply (current
Upper Floridan wells, RO from the Middle
Floridan, and purchased water from BJWSA).
It represents the least expensive option for the utility and its customers.
Progress to date includes the following significant checkpoints:
• Project approval granted by the Department of Health &
Environmental Control (DHEC).
• Determined that the initial plant would provide 3 million gallons per
day, expandable to 6 million gallons per day.
• The Town of Hilton Head Island has made available a portion of
Jenkins Island, across U.S. 278 from Windmill Harbor, to support this
endeavor.
• A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in early September to
validate the anticipated pricing.
• Selection of contractor should happen in January 2007.
• Project would take approximately eight months and be operational in
2008.
Various funding options have been considered. The Commission recently
chose to use General Obligation (GO) Bonds to cover the cost of the RO
Plant. This may involve an increase in the PSD’s millage rate in the
range of 3.28 to 3.39 mills. For a home assessed at $500,000, it means
an increase in yearly property taxes between $65.50 and $67.80.
Over a 20-year lifetime, we would have to spend $35 million to purchase
the water we’ll need, versus $25 million to provide our own groundwater
via the RO plant — a $10 million savings!
There still is a lot to be done in the march towards solving the water
supply problem. Your elected PSD Commissioners representing Hilton
Head Plantation (Bob Manne, Gary Kratz, and Frank Drehwing), as well
as the other four commissioners representing the rest of our district, are
working diligently on this issue. To contact us for any additional
information, simply email us at [email protected]. Also, feel
free to contact Pete Nardi, Hilton Head PSD Community Relations
Manager, at (843) 681-0525 or [email protected].
As previously stated, the Transfer
Fee will insulate property owners
from the prospect of most
extraordinary items that would
require the implementation of a
Special Assessment. If a property
sells for $500,000, a $1,250 Transfer
Fee would be generated.
When will the vote take place?
The vote on the Amendment will be
included in your Annual Meeting
materials, which also encompasses
the yearly election of three Board
members. We will have a copy of
the proposed ballot in a future
edition of Plantation Living to
familiarize everyone with the format.
If you have not had an opportunity
to read the proposed Amendment,
you can view it online at
www.hiltonheadplantation.com, in
the October 15 edition of Plantation
Living, or by stopping by the POA
Service Center where hardcopies will
be available. A copy of the Amendment will also be enclosed with your
Annual Meeting mailing in February
2007.
POA Information
Take a stroll on the beautiful new
boardwalk in the nature conservancy.
Artist (and HHP resident) Mike Gournoe
created this beautiful sign to grace the
entrance to the Whooping Crane
Pond Conservancy.
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Our HHP pooches explore different areas
CONTEST!!! Where are the 3 P’s?
“Playful Plantation Pooches
of the Plantation every month. If you
guess the exact location of where the
pups are, and yours is the first email to
arrive at: [email protected],
you’ll win a prize!
Deadline is: November 22. Please
include your full name, property address,
and phone number with your email.
►“Gee, girls, do you think this angle makes me look
fat?”
► “Well, I guess the people who play here get a lot
of exercise…”
► “Why do they all talk with their hands?”
Last month’s winner, David Palmetier,
was the first to locate the pups at (where
else!) the Whooping Crane Pond
Conservancy. He’ll receive a great prize!
Other participants included: Jan &
Tommy Vater, Shirley Alberti, Julie
Burroughs, Barbara VanSuetendael,
Helen Rizzo, Lois Knox, Janet C. Fried,
and Julia and Jacquelyn Nahman.
Where are they this time in the photo to
the left?
Holiday Hayride_______
The POA Activities
Department is getting
into the holiday mood
with another enjoyable
“Holiday Hayride”
through the winding
roads of Hilton Head
Plantation.
Bring you family and friends along to view all the
beautifully decorated homes while we sing holiday
carols and enjoy warm cider, cookies, and other
surprises on our early evening journey through the
Plantation.
Reservations for the hayrides will be on a firstcome, first-served basis. Limited seats are
available, so call and reserve your spot!
Date:
Rain date:
Time:
Fee:
RSVP:
Meet at:
Saturday, December 16
Sunday, December 17
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
$3.00 per person
Amanda – PH – 681-8090
PH 15 minutes prior to
hayride
The planned route for the Hayride (time permitting):
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Plantation House left to Seabrook Drive
Seabrook Drive to Christo Drive
Christo Drive to Santa Maria Drive
Santa Maria Drive to Anna Court
Anna Court to Santa Maria Drive
Santa Maria Drive to Skull Creek Drive
Skull Creek Drive to Old Fort Pub parking lot
Old Fort Pub parking lot to Skull Creek Drive
Skull Creek Drive to Seabrook Drive
Seabrook Drive to Palm View Drive
Palm View Drive to Seabrook Drive
Seabrook Drive to Flying King Court
Flying King Court to Seabrook Drive
Seabrook Drive back to the PH
POA Information
Holiday Lighting Contest/
Driving Tour____________
As an encouragement for
lighting up our holidays,
the POA conducts the
Holiday Lighting Contest/
Driving Tour. The rules
for the contest are fairly
simple and include some
do’s & don’ts.
1. Outdoor holiday decorations should be ready
for viewing by Tuesday, December 5, 2006.
2. A voting ballot will be included in the November
Plantation Living.
3. View decorations from the street only. This is
not an invitation to tromp the lawns of others.
4. Make your selection and return your voting
ballot no later than Wednesday, December 13,
2006 to the POA or the PH.
5. If there is a particular street that is interested
in being represented in the Holiday Tour, please
call the POA at 681-8800, ext. 242.
And yes, there are POA guidelines for outdoor
decorations:
1. White lights are preferred for outdoor
decorations.
2. No blinking lights.
3. If floodlights are used, point them towards your
home.
4. Turn off outdoor lights by 11 PM,
music by 9:30 PM.
5. All exterior holiday decorations are to be put
away by Monday, January 22, 2007.
Although Plantation residents use their criteria for
judging the winners, the POA encourages tasteful,
attractive, and charming decorations. The key
is…All things in moderation. The winners will be
announced in the January newsletter, on the
website, and on the bulletin boards at the Main and
Cypress Gates.
POA Information
Scarecrow Contest Winners_____________
Adult Home & Condo Owner’s Scarecrows
1st place - 32 Pearl Reef Lane
George and Lynn Buchman
2nd place - 7 Bobcat Lane - Shirley Herring
(front and back yards)
3rd place - 14 Eagle Claw Lane
Charles and Barbara Mainenti
Scarecrows on Parade at Seabrook Farms
1st place - Plot 8 ABCD
Judy Simes
2nd place – “Penelope”
JoAnn Williams, Sarah Dodson,
and Joyce Geiger
Winners received a certificate
(with a photo of their entry)
signed by Peter Kristian and
Sharon Jaunsem. First place
winners received an ice cream
cake donated by Ritters, 2nd place
winners received a $10 Ritters gift
certificate donated by the Avid
Gardeners, and 3rd place winners
received a $5 Ritters gift certificate donated by the Avid
Gardeners.
Family with Children’s Scarecrows
1st place - 20 Crooked Pond
Sarah Gauby
2nd place – “Shelley” –
First Presbyterian Church Day School,
entered by Dick Nelson,
displayed at Seabrook Farm fence
3rd place - 55 Rookery Way
The Martin Family
Lowcountry Nature
Lowcountry Nature: Bird Q&A Time ___________________________
“Where are all the birds?”
We are often asked this question in the
fall when we suddenly notice a drop in
the number of feeder birds. One reason
is because the woods have plentiful
supplies of berries, seeds, and nuts and
the birds are not dependent on us for a
period of time. When the weather
becomes colder and nature’s supply
diminishes, the birds will come back to
the feeders.
Another reason might be that your seed
is spoiled or the feeder is contaminated,
in which case you need to clean your feeders and restock with
fresh seeds. Or, perhaps you have a predator, hawk, or cat
stalking your feeding area. Make sure your feeders are near
cover so that birds can escape safely. Cats are a serious threat to
birds and responsible for many deaths. Remember that here in
the Plantation our covenants state that cats are not allowed to
roam freely outside. Feral (wild) cats are a problem best handled
by Critter Control.
appear stranded but, no doubt, the
parent is somewhere nearby. Leave
them alone unless they are in
danger from a predator. In this
case, place the bird on a high perch
in dense cover. Its chirping will
attract the parents.
If you have a question not
addressed here, please pass it
along.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count
will be coming up in mid-December.
Please contact me if you would like
to participate with a team. You will
be placed with experienced birders.
-- Miriam Waterhouse
“How can I discourage the pesky birds and attract the
ones I like?”
If your feeders are attracting the Crows and Grackles (two birds
that people consider to be pests), you can control their numbers
by using specialty seeds or restrictive feeders that will attract only
certain species. Feeders covered with wire mesh discourage large
birds and offer protection for the smaller songbirds. Likewise,
tube feeders without trays restrict access to only small birds.
Remove the perches and you further restrict access to only
clinging birds — Finches, Chickadees, Titmice, and Woodpeckers.
“How can I discourage a Cardinal or Bluebird from
attacking my windows?”
We have received many calls about this. Birds do this because
they see their reflection and are attempting to drive away the
“competing bird” they see. Some solutions are to hang strips of
foil, colored paper, or cloth outside the window in hopes that the
movement will break up the reflection. Some people report
success by hanging newspaper on the inside of the window, or
even soaping the window.
“What do I do if I find a baby bird out of the nest?”
Fledglings who have fallen from the nest should be returned for
the parent to care for, if possible. Young birds ready to fly might
Plantation Living is a monthly
newsletter, published by the Hilton
Head Plantation Property Owners’
Association. Deadline for news and ads
is the 15th of the month preceding the
publication issue. Submit electronically,
if possible:
• Via email: [email protected]
• Via fax: 843/ 681-8801, or
• Drop off at: the POA Service Center
For information about newsletter articles
or about newsletter or Web advertising,
please contact Denise McAllister at
681-8800 ext. 244.
Plantation Golfing
Plantation Golfing________________________________
by Gary Hooper
The Country Club of Hilton Head Women’s Golf Association had two great tournaments.
The Invitational Apple Open Tournament was a great competition. Champions were Member Barb
Sessler/Guest Beth Weymouth and Member Gretchen Iverson/Guest Jane Hudson. Closest To The Hole
Awards went to Member Lois Smith and Guest Jane Swerner.
The Annual Two-Day Buddy–Buddy Tournament
was an exciting event, with fantastic costumes and
attitudes. The Tournament Golf Winners were Anne
Mellinger/Jan Rojahn – Low Net 53. There was a tie for
Best Team Costumes - Carlene Ingarozza/Carol Sullivan
(“Bunker Busters”) and Pam Mihelic/Lauri Van Niel
(“Bag Ladies”). Best Team Names winners were Barb
Sessler/Mary Mittelberg (“Par-Tee Animals”).
Carol Sullivan, Carlene Ingarozza, Pam Mihelic,
and Lauri Van Niel hamming it up!
The Sixth Annual Navy League "Doc" Blanchard
Memorial Golf Tournament was played at Parris
Island on September 27. This Annual Navy League
Tournament honors the memory of Jim "Doc" Blanchard,
a Past President HHI Chapter, a Naval Academy Class of
1956 graduate, and a member of Dolphin Head. The
record-breaking field of 116 people played on a course
that was in great condition with perfect weather. The
Overall Tournament Champion Team from Dolphin Head
& Sun City was Jules and Mary Parrella, Carl Lynn, and
Carl Read. Following the golf there was a great buffet
lunch served at the Traditions Club along with many door
prizes and golf awards.
Carl Read, Carl Lynn, and Mary &
Jules Parrella had a great time!
Bear Creek Golf Club celebrated the opening of its
refurbished front nine with its annual Labor Day
Classic. Winners of the event were George and
Cynthia Gorski-Popiel, and Jim and Lois Delligatti.
The celebration continued on September 20, when
about 100 new and “experienced” members gathered
for drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The dual-purpose
party was both a welcome to recent members and an
official tip of the hat to the Rees Jones-designed
course renovation.
Mary Swanson & Richard DeKany
enjoyed the day!
HHP Clubs
6
Bridge Winners________
PH First Tuesday Bridge
PH Ladies Bridge
October 3 Winners
1. Erma & Rob Lenz
2. Diane & Frank Fitzgerald
3. Rita Philippon &
Joan Harnishfeger
PH – 1st Tuesday – 7:00 PM
Call Pat Cavagnaro – 689-9064.
October 13 Winners
1. Sigrid Peters
2. Cira Roche
3. Peggy Carr
4. Maxine Polhill
October 27
1. Flo Thompson
2. Olive Faust
3. Barbara Cato
4. Maxine Polhill
PH – 2nd & 4th Friday – 10:30 AM
Call Sue Creighton (682-2886).
SL Ladies Bridge
* No PH Ladies Bridge in
November *
October 3 Winners
1. Rosella Miller
2. Gloria Campeau
3. Joannie Saalfrank
4. Jane Grob
October 17 Winners
1. Rosie Miller
2. Gloria Campeau
3. Joanie Saalfrank
SL – 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10:00 AM
Call Sigrid Peters 689-9350 or
Jeanne Napier 681-1866.
PH Informal Bridge
SL Ladies Duplicate Bridge
October 24 Winners
1. Lynne Armfield
2. Barbara Edwards
3. Marilyn McPartland
4. Rita Philippon
PH – 4th Tuesday – 7:00 PM
Call Joan Harnishfeger – 681-7229
or Rita Philippon – 681-6635.
October 25 Winners
1. Hogan Downs-Ingrid Zenker
2. Beverly NewcombBarbara Ruehling
3. Natalie Stacy-Flo Thompson
SL – 4th Wednesday – 10:00 AM
Call Barbara Ruehling 681-8270.
PH Ladies Duplicate Bridge
October 23 Winners
1. Hogan Downes & Arden Polhill
2. Beverly Newcomb &
Ingrid Zenker
3. Olive Faust & Tom Taylor
PH – 4th Monday – 10:30 AM
Call Bev Newcomb 681-6496.
* No PH Duplicate Bridge in
November or December *
PH Slammers
October 11 Winners
1. Norita Hopkins
2. Norm Wolff
3. Clare Malacarne
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 of every
month. The 1st Thursday we bike
to Dolphin Head, bringing a brown
bag lunch, meeting at 11:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. At that time, we decide
what restaurant we will meet at for
the 3rd Thursday. After lunch we
have a planned bike ride for those
who want to ride.
Contact Joan Henry, 689-5649;
Kathleen Krizner, 681-2929;
Gerrie McDonell, 682-3815; or
Ann Hakala, 342-5711.
The Avid Gardeners____
With our wonderful Lowcountry
weather, fall's festivities and
outdoor activities were here almost
before we were ready. Again, the
Scarecrow Contest was a great
success, thanks to the creative
talents of our residents. Congratulations to all who participated. It’s
just another example of the
enthusiasm and spirit shared by
fellow neighbors. In appreciation,
the Avid Gardeners awarded
monetary gift certificates for 2nd
and 3rd places, in addition to the 1st
place awards given by Ritters Ice
Cream Shop.
Now it’s time to prepare for the
most festive of seasons — Thanksgiving and Christmas. We’re ready
to decorate the Plantation signs the
week before Thanksgiving. All
residents are welcome to join us in
making our Plantation reflect the
joys of the season. Contact
Rosemary Kratz, 681-2670 or
Betty Manne, 342-3434.
Work has started on gardens at
Palm Meadows, a home for memory
loss patients. The Board of
Directors has allocated a budget for
the purchase of plants for this
project, which is being supervised
by Betty Edwards.
Our October meeting was replaced
with a trip to the Charleston Garden
Festival at Middleton Place. This
plantation affords a view into the
South of the past and insight into a
Southern garden.
In November, Ellie Scott will
demonstrate some new ideas on
incorporating native plants into our
interior and exterior holiday
decorations. All residents are
welcome. We meet the 3rd Friday
of the month at the Spring Lake
Pavilion at 9:30 AM. For info,
contact Pat Rapp at 342-7474.
--Midge Kennedy
HHP Clubs
Fishing Club___________
We will not meet in November. Our
next meeting is the Christmas
Party—Monday, December 4 at 6:00
PM. We’ll have HEAVY hors
d’oeuvres, the Club will supply
desserts and coffee, and drinks are
BYOB.
The October 8 boat trip was well
attended and everyone had a great
time. Kathleen Dwyer said it was
like being on Cleopatra’s barge.
[Ask her what that means.] We’ll
have another trip in the spring, date
TBA at a future meeting (and
nowhere else).
Thanks to John Nowacek, Dave
Palmetier, Dave Morse, (and me),
for stocking the Plantation lagoons
on October 12. We put 500 largemouth bass and 500 coppernose
bluegills in 12 lagoons. We picked
them up from Arkansas Pond
Stockers in Pritchardville. Several
made it into the last pond but didn’t
last long. As soon as they hit the
water, a largemouth had some for
dinner. Arrangements for obtaining
the fish were made by Gary Turner.
Dave Harter, HHI Sports Fishing
Club, gave an interesting presentation at our September meeting of
how the fish population at the
artificial reefs has grown since
dumping subway cars and military
tanks into the ocean. Our donation
to the reef foundation will help the
Wadell Mariculture Center reestablish their guided tour program.
The Club received thank you cards
from the Kids Kamp attendees. The
best card said, “Fishing is boring,
boring, boring” and on the inside:
“until you hook someone.”
Call Dick Austin (689-6841) or Dave
Morse (682-2356) for information
about the Club and Gary Turner
about fishing in the Plantation.
--Earle Nirmaier
[Editor’s apology: Earle authored last
month’s column but was not duly credited.]
Newcomers Club_______
Traditionally, Newcomers Club
does not meet in December and
this year will be no exception.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Our January 16 meeting is at the
Country Club of Hilton Head and
will feature Town of Hilton Head
Mayor Tom Peeples, always an
entertaining and informative
speaker. The Country Club, as our
sponsor, will provide a cash bar
and delicious appetizers. No need
to make reservations for this one;
just bring your $3 and enjoy the
ambience of the Country Club and
hear Mayor Peeples talk about
important goings on in the Town.
The February 20 meeting will
feature an important panel
discussion of the proposed Transfer
Fee and its impact on the infrastructure of our Plantation. On
March 20 we’ll have our annual
Kentucky Derby “Night at the
Races” theme, along with a Derby
hat-decorating contest. April 17 will
be the always-popular pig roast and
our May 15 event will be our
traditional Newcomers Club yearend celebration featuring the annual
dinner at Windows on the
Waterway.
Newcomers Club communicates
with our membership through
monthly articles in Plantation
Living and through our e-mail list.
To add your e-mail address to our
list, please contact our secretary at
[email protected].
Some AOL subscribers may not be
receiving our e-mails because the
AOL spam blocker is a little tricky.
To be sure that you are fully
informed about coming events, we
suggest you add HHPnewcomers
@yahoo.com to your permitted
e-mail list. Anyone who has lived
on the Plantation for less than four
years is considered a Newcomers
Club member and is welcome at
our meetings.
--Charlie Costabell
Curtain Calls__________
Gathering together for the first
time of the fall season, the
members of Curtain Calls were
happy to welcome several new
guests, including a very special one
– God. God came on stage in the
person of Gordon Bonner and
visited a married couple (read by
Jean and Pat Cowan). In the
course of a delightful comedy, He
changed their attitude about life
and each other.
Everyone is looking forward to
seeing who will arrive on stage this
month. Ginny and Bob Heidrich
will be the producers. Come and
enjoy the evening with us Sunday,
November 19. Cocktails and
hearty hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 PM
at the Plantation House. Please
BYOB, a hearty hors d’oeuvre to
share, and a dollar for set-ups and
tableware.
For further information, call Ginny
Heidrich 681-9534.
Culinary Cut-Ups_______
Culinary Cut-ups had two exciting
fall programs. In September, we
enjoyed a delicious luncheon
oceanside at the fabulous Westin
Resort. November found us at
Spring Lake Pavilion watching a
Pampered Chef demonstration on
new ways to prepare food. We’re
looking forward to the coming year
with two more fun and informative
programs in January and March,
along with our progressive dinner
in May. It’s not too late to join
Culinary Cut-Ups. Dues are $8 and
checks may be sent payable to
Barbara Kline at 87 Headlands
Drive. You must be a member of
the Hilton Head Women’s Club to
join.
Happy Thanksgiving!
--Barbara Kline 681-5643
--Pat Mastrovito 681-7655
--Pamela Hess 689-2261
Dog Club_____________
Attention all dog lovers!!! We will
celebrate our 2nd Annual Holiday
Party on Tuesday, December 12,
from 6:30 PM until whenever, in
the Plantation House. We’ll have
lots of delicious food, drink, and
fun. Check your e-mail for last
minute details.
Speaking of the holidays, be
careful about what decorations you
put out. Avoid tinsel, don't let
your dog drink the live tree water,
and remember, poinsettias and
mistletoe can be deadly to pets.
I hope you all
enjoyed the
HHP Halloween
Pet Parade. It’s
always a fun
event!
Guest speaker at our November
meeting was artist Kaytee Esser,
famous for “Pet Portraits” and
recently featured in the local
papers. She captures your pet in
her work. Some of her recent
portraits include "Scarlett" Sparacio.
Last, but certainly not least, our
Dog of the Month was Tommy
Sparacio, a Chocolate Lab mix, and
Scarlett's new younger brother.
If you have any questions,
suggestions or you would like to
know more about the Dog Club,
call 342-9911, or check out our
web site at
http://hometown.aol.com/scarlettl
abby/dogclubhomepage.html
Remember, when you are out and
about, please pick up after your
dog. Let’s keep our Plantation
looking beautiful.
Quote of the month: A well-trained
dog will make no attempt to share
your lunch. He will just make you
feel so guilty that you will not
enjoy it. ~ Helen Thomson
-Rosemary Sparacio
HHP Clubs
Bocce Club___________
The first Bocce League is off to a
great start. Twenty-six teams are
competing in three divisions. Play
continues every Tuesday afternoon
at the Spring Lake Bocce Courts
with the finals coming up on
December 5.
In early games, the ANTONIO
DIVISION had three teams vying
for the lead. Ba-Da-Bings (Carol
and Joseph Catanzaro), Mt. Etnas
(Chuck Johnson and Mark
Maldonis) and Team #5 (Dwight
Hunting and April VanName). In
the BRUNO DIVISION, leading
are Dewar’s Boys (Rich Holt and
Jack Powers). The CARLO
DIVISION had two teams battling
for first place. Irish Eyes (Lois and
John McCue) and Team #24
(Barbara and John Nowacek).
The League is still in need of
additional substitutes. Anyone
interested should contact Jack
Powers at 682-2827. In order
to substitute, your name and
phone number must be on the
Substitute List prior to the start of
playoffs and the finals.
Tennis Social Club_____
Oktoberfest, one of
the season’s
biggest tennis
bashes, took place
on October 21 with a record crowd
of about 80 people for dinner.
Afternoon tennis was followed by
an elaborate spread of German
fare at the Plantation House.
Thanks to the Turners, Carlsons,
Gerlachs, Yates, and McMullans for
their efforts in making Oktoberfest
such a great party every year.
Several Board members, including
Dave Dockum, Sherron Nesbitt,
Peter LaBeck, and Barb and Dick
Hoesel, collected items for our
booth at the Trash & Treasure
Sale on November 12. Thanks to
everyone who contributed to the
sale. Your participation in this
event and the monthly socials
greatly benefits the Club in
financing future improvements and
amenities.
You won’t want to miss the Spring
Lake Christmas party at the
Country Club of Hilton Head on
December 8. This year’s Dinner
Dance will feature filet mignon and
herb crusted grouper, lots of great
door prizes, and the danceable
music of Westwind Entertainment.
It’s still not too late to purchase
tickets.
--Sally Price
Cheers by the Sound___
There will be no Cheers by the
Sound during November and
December due to the holidays.
Cheers by the Sound will resume
again in January.
For information, call Margita
Rockstroh 682-3171.
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: Mondays
Time: 7:15 PM
Place: Spring Lake Pavilion
Contact Jim Gorddard,
689-3273.
HHP Clubs
HHP Women’s Club_____
We will celebrate the season with a
holiday luncheon on Tuesday,
December 12 at the Harbour Town
Conference Center in Sea Pines.
Menu is: Parmesan Crusted
Chicken Breast on Roasted Corn
and Bacon Risotto with a Chocolate
Silk Tart for dessert. Social hour
with cash bar is 11 AM until noon.
“Todd and Ricky B”, a vocal and
instrumental group, will entertain
beginning at noon, and lunch is at
12:45 PM. Each table seats ten
and, if you wish to sit with friends,
please indicate so when you RSVP.
In the spirit of the season, the
Board requests that members
bring a non-perishable food item,
an unwrapped new toy, or a
monetary donation for Deep Well.
Invitations will be sent in November and must be responded to by
December 1. For further
information, contact co-chairpersons Lois Baslaw or Anne
Cohick.
Winter Bridge Lessons will be given
by Bonnie Haroff on consecutive
Mondays and Thursdays starting
January 4 and running for eight
sessions. They will be held in the
Plantation House from 1:00 to 3:00
PM. Bonnie will be teaching the
Diamond Series, Play of the Hand,
and there are a few openings. Call
Bonnie at 681-9251 for more
information.
Don’t miss out on the exciting
activities and opportunities offered
by the HHP Women’s Club.
Membership is open to HHP
women residents and property
owners. To join, send a $10 check
made payable to HHPWC to Carol
Rommel at 51 Hickory Forest
Drive. Please include your name,
address, spouse’s name, e-mail
address, and telephone number.
For additional information, call
Carol at 342-4870 or e-mail
[email protected].
--Lois Wilkinson
Green Thumbers_______
Please join us on Monday,
December 11 at 10:00 AM at Spring
Lake Pavilion. There will be
something of interest to everyone.
Enjoying a Traditional Holiday
Tea with your friends and
neighbors will put us in a festive
mood. Members may bring their
own teacups and share some of the
cherished memories to go with it.
The "Old World Christmas Shop" will
add to our festivities with their
program on specialty glass
ornaments and how they are made.
Many unique ornaments will be on
display to delight the Green
Thumbers.
Our September tour of Frank
Edgerton's garden was fun,
educational, and inspirational. By
popular request, Frank has agreed
to join us again on December 11 to
provide an update on some of the
lovely plants we saw in his outdoor
and indoor gardens. Be prepared to
learn something new from Frank
and to hear the latest details about
his gardening masterpiece.
At our November meeting, our
members enjoyed a demonstration
presented by Avant Gardens on
distinctive holiday arrangements.
We learned how easy it is to create
unique decorations while keeping
them affordable.
Any member of the Women's Club
may join the Green Thumbers.
Dues are $8. Please call Kathleen
Manning at 342-6120 or Eleanor
Moore at 681-8880 for further
information.
--Kathleen Manning
Movie Club____________
Date:
Time:
Where:
Title:
Wed. Nov. 15
7:00 PM
Plantation House
The Treasure of the
Sierra Madre
Starring: Humphrey Bogart,
Walter Huston
Director: John Huston
Genre:
Classics B&W (1948)
* Rating: None *
John Huston won an Academy
Award for writing and directing this
powerful saga that pits gold against
greed in the wilds of Mexico. Three
down-on-their-luck dreamers head
to the mountains south of the
Border in search of gold. Fortune
and friendship grow at first, but
soon paranoia and greed begin to
endanger all they’ve gained.
Questions: Jeanne Costello
342-2224. Donations gladly
accepted for the Boys and Girls
Club.
Bunco______________
Bunco is continuing its regular
schedule and will meet the 3rd
Monday of the month, 7:00 PM at
Dolphin Head. Please bring $5 in
singles. It’s lots of fun and there
are cash prizes. Not all members
are able to play each month, so
chances of playing are almost
guaranteed.
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Dolphin Head Rec
--Carol Katz 681-8288
Craft Workshop________
“The Party’s Over....”, and what a
party it was. To all who came to
our “party”, thank you for your
wonderful support of our Annual
Show and Sale for the benefit of
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry,
held on Saturday, October 14, at
Christ Lutheran Church. We had
visitors from all over the country
and as far away as England.
The Christmas Village was won by
Ms. M. Lewis. Betty Vosler, one of
our hard-working, creative
members, won the The Green
Quilt, which was started by a HHP
resident, and upon her death was
completed by a member of our
group.
The wide range of beautiful,
unique, handmade items was
incredible. We thank our members
for the exciting items they created,
as well as some special people
who have supported us for the
past several years: Barbara
Barden - gorgeous Christmas trees
and flower arrangements; Audrey
Frey - several hand painted items,
including children’s furniture, plus
lots of Christmas ornaments and
many other things too numerous
to mention; and, Dr. Barre Wright
- who, in addition to handcrafting
the Christmas Village, created
some spectacular Christmas
wreaths and fall flower arrangements plus many other lovely
things. Our thanks also go out to
the other wonderful people who
swelled our inventory by donating
their handmade items.
Our next meeting will be Thursday,
January 11 at Spring Lake Pavilion
at 9:30 AM. We invite you to join
us. We are seriously looking for
new members with willing hearts
and hands.
THANK YOU ALL!
--Charlotte Ward
HHP Clubs
Yacht Club___________
As the HHP Yacht
Club winds down its
successful 24th year,
there are still a few
important events
left. Members, keep
an eye out for
e-mails or go to the Web site at:
www.hhpyc.org.
The final “Port 0’ Call” will be the
USA for the November 16 General
Meeting and the Year in Review,
followed by an ice cream social.
The last event of the year (Dec. 1)
will be the formal Change Of
Watch Ball to be held at the
Crowne Plaza. Sign up early for
this great event, as we transition
into 2007, our 25th Anniversary
Year!!
Several notable events in October
included an Invitation to Sail, with
three boats and about 12 hearty
sailors, on an overcast day with
light winds. After sailing on Port
Royal Sound, the group rafted up
in Skull Creek for refreshments.
Fourteen power and sailboats
arrived for the Annual Beaufort
Shrimp Festival on October 13.
Dinner at the Saltus Restaurant
had 34 members and guests in
attendance.
The General Meeting, October 19,
highlighted Mexico. A festive
evening was had by all as about 90
members enjoyed a great dinner
catered by Mi Tierra Restaurant.
The Yacht Club welcomes three
new member families — Bob & Jan
Hayner (power boaters), Tom &
Patricia Trobaugh (power boaters),
and Ted & Jeanne Thomas
(social). HHP residents interested
in membership, please contact
Barbara Nowacek at:
[email protected] or
689-5053.
--Ron Li
Dance Club____________
Interest is picking up among those
wanting to learn some ballroom
dance steps. Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing,
Cha-Cha, Tango, Meringue, and
Samba should be on your list of
activities to stay young and healthy.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays
of each month from 7:30 to 9:00
PM in the Plantation House.
There will NOT be any meeting on
Thanksgiving Thursday Nov. 23, nor
on Thursday December 28 due to
the holidays. During our Christmas
holiday meeting and party on
December 14, we will be showing a
short movie previewing the ship
"Mariner of the Seas", on which
quite a few from our dance group
will be taking a seven-day cruise to
the Easter Caribbean on January 7,
2007.
For more information, please call
Joan/Charlie Forton at 681-4761, or
Karen/Francis Anderson at 6823107. There is a nominal charge of
$4 per person to cover our
instructor's fees. Hope to see you
there.
--Dave Whitfield
“Sassy Stampers” Club___
The "Sassy Stampers" meet on the
1st Monday of each month at
Dolphin Head Pavilion at 7:00 PM.
All levels of expertise are welcome.
We share stamping techniques and
innovative ideas and try to demonstrate interesting new products.
We are planning field trips to the
stamping stores in Beaufort. We
have stamp swaps and occasionally
schedule "creative time" to work on
our projects in a group setting.
E-mails are sent each month
detailing the upcoming meeting.
It's a fun group of ladies and we
have all made new stamping
friends. If you are interested, and
we hope you are, please call Gail
Phillips - 681-8262 or 422-2042.
--Gail Phillips
HHP Clubs
Farmers Club_______
This fall weather has been
unpredictable. We have several
plots full of healthy-looking
vegetables and others with just a
few starts of lettuce and greens.
The rats and the rabbits have been
devouring beans, broccoli, and
cabbages. It’s a race to see who
can put up a fence the fastest; and
if rats have found your plot, they’ll
go right over the fence. Keeping
your plot cleared of brush and
litter seems to be key. Dennis and
a couple of volunteers have been
busy working on any unclaimed
areas and could use your help.
Please call John Nowacek at 6895053 if you can join them.
If you are a new farmer, it’s a
good time to think about where to
plant what. Some considerations
are where to place any permanent
beds such as asparagus or blueberries. It makes sense to put
them on the edge of your plot so
the rest can be tilled while these
areas stay undisturbed. This is
also a good place to plant a few
bulbs, which also appreciate the
food, mulch, and consistent
watering. Herbs can be considered a long-term planting. Most do
better in a raised bed. Leave a
little space for annual herbs such
as basil in the summer and dill and
cilantro in the cooler months.
Finally, I should mention that we
are not allowed to plant any trees or
large shrubs in our plots. If you
want to plant these, please contact
Clarke Rieck of the Orchard
Committee at 681-1831 or Bob
Manne of “citrus fame” at 342-3434.
Our Christmas party will be
Thursday, December 7. There is
no dinner in January. If you are
interested in getting a plot, they
can be secured for $25 per year by
calling Dick Bloom at 681-5635.
--Diane Middleton
Island Hoppers________
We are
delighted
with the
wonderful
response to
the Island
Hoppers’
Christmas
trip to St. Augustine's Festival of
Lights and The World Golf Village's
Festival of Trees. Because of your
enthusiasm, this trip is filled.
Thank you!
In the next Plantation Living issue,
there will be information on the
upcoming January 31 trip—a day
trip to Savannah. We will be taken
on a journey to view The Negro
Heritage Trail Tour, an historical
tour of old Savannah from the
African-American perspective.
After the tour, lunch will be
planned at a special restaurant.
For more information on the
upcoming trips, contact Nancy
Graham (689-2631) or Shirley
Mitchum (681-6746). In order to
participate on the trips, you must
be a member of the Women's
Club. To join Island Hoppers,
please send your $12 check,
payable to Island Hoppers, to
Barbara Clark, 6 Oyster Shell Lane,
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
--Nancy Graham
Out to Lunch Bunch______
Mark your calendars for Thursday,
November 30 when the HHP
Women’s Club Out to Lunch Bunch
will be enjoying lunch at Frankie
Bones on Main Street. We will meet
at 11:30 AM with lunch served at
12:00 noon.
The menu consists of soup, choice of
entrée, and Grandma Jean’s Carrot
Cake for dessert.
Entrée Selections:
1. Fish Fillet Sandwich, grilled or
fried, with sun dried tomato
tartar sauce on a fresh baguette
2. Chicken Rigatoni, broccoli,
mushrooms, and garlic tossed in
a tomato parmesan cream sauce
3. Bird of Paradise Salad: tuna and
chicken salad in a pineapple shell
with romaine lettuce and fresh
fruit
The cost of the luncheon is $20. If
you have not already paid your
yearly membership fee, please
include an additional $1.
Please send your check indicating
your choice of entrée, payable to
Mary Ann Fuertinger, 1 Woodland
Sky Court, HHI, SC 29926 before
November 22.
--Mary Ann Fuertinger 681-5599
--Barbara Mainenti
682-3475
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.
Date:
4th Sunday of the month
Time:
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: Dolphin Head
Please call and make a reservation
for dinner and bring your own
utensils, plates, cups, napkins &
BYOB. For reservations, call Emily
Eastman at 681-4543.
--Galen Smith
HHP’s Health & Fitness Programs
Program
Hatha Yoga
Instructor
TBA
Date/Days
Monday
New Session
1/15/06
Time
Moderate: 6-7 PM
Beginner: 7:15-8:15 PM
Place
2007 Fees
PH
For All Classes
(Yoga,
Fitness,
Walking,
Aerobics,
Strength)
SLP
$5.50 – 1 class
$50 – 10 classes
$80 – 20 classes
No classes
12/4, 12/25/06, 1/1/07
Total Fitness
Beverly
Perfect
Mon. – All Weights
Wed. – Circuit Training
5:30-6:30 PM
Nordic Walking
Beverly
Perfect
Thurs.
5:30 PM
Pool
8:00 – 9:00 AM
PH
Land Aerobics
Strengthening
Class
TBA
TBA
M–W–F
No classes 12/1,
12/25, 12/27,
12/29/06, 1/1/07
M–W–F
No classes 12/1,
12/25, 12/27,
12/29/06, 1/1/07
9:15 – 10:15 AM
PH
(10 people
minimum in
each class)
Please see
2007
Aerobics/
Strength Fees
article below.
2007 Classes
Jan. 3 – June 1
* For both Aerobics &
Strengthening Classes
2006 Fees Require
14 minimum in each class
2007 Fees Require
10 minimum in each class
** Land Aerobics will change January 1, 2007. Coupons for 2006 will no longer be accepted as of January 1, 2007.
Coupons are NOT interchangeable between Aerobics & Strengthening classes.
Do not purchase more coupons than you need to complete year.
2007 Fees — Aerobics & Strengthening Classes_________
As of January 1, 2007, the fees for the two classes will be uniform with all other “fitness type”
classes (except for Water Aerobics). You can no longer interchange the coupons between classes
since we must insure that we have a minimum of 10 participants in each class to support the
expenses for the classes. See New Fees in Matrix above.
Free classes for “New” Participants — As an incentive to increase the size of the classes, we will
hold "free" classes for "New" participants who would like to “try before you buy." You may pick up
your “free” coupon at the POA Service Center or the Plantation House.
Dates:
January 8, 10, or 12, 2007
Place:
Plantation House
Times:
Aerobics:
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Strength:
9:15 – 10:15 AM
Current Participants’ Recruitment Program 2007 — If you are a current class participant, you will receive three
"free" class coupons for every NEW participant you recruit (new member must pay for 10 classes or more).
Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House.
Questions? Call Amanda at 681-8090.
Arts Center: “White Christmas”
Tickets are available for Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The forecast calls for snow, just in time for the
holidays! This new energetic stage version of the
beloved 1954 movie classic, featuring Irving Berlin’s most
famous song, will have its regional premiere at the Arts
Center. The plot follows a couple of World War II GI’s—
turned Broadway performers—who pair up with a sister
act to produce a Christmas Eve show in an effort to save
a struggling Vermont Inn owned by their ex-commanding
officer. Sweetly wrapped around 25 of Berlin’s biggest
hits, the show takes audiences back to a time when life
was simpler and snow was on everyone’s Christmas wish
list. Heartwarming, uplifting, and lots of fun, White
Christmas is the perfect holiday gift for the entire
family.
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Deadline:
Saturday, December 9
8:00 PM
$40 per person
Thursday, November 30
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.
Upcoming Events_______
Thurs./Fri. Nov. 23-24
Sun.
Dec. 3
Sat.
Dec. 16
Mon./Tues. Dec. 25-26
Mon.
Jan. 1,
2007
POA Service Center &
Scheduling Office Closed
Children’s Christmas Party
Holiday Hayride
Volunteers Needed_____
Prior to the December holidays, volunteers are
needed to help decorate the inside and outside of the
Plantation House. Parties start the first week in
December and the building is usually decorated right
after the Thanksgiving holiday. If you are interested
in helping us, please contact Arlene Reisner, 6818800, ext. 226 or Amanda English, 681-8090.
Questions: Contact Amanda at the Plantation House,
681-8090.
HHP Caribbean Cruise___
Dates:
Departs:
Ship:
Ports:
December 9-16, 2006
Port of Miami
“Voyager of the Seas”
Nassau, Bahamas; Charlotte Amalie,
St. Thomas; San Juan, Puerto Rico;
Labadee, Hispaniola
Join the HHP “Plantation Cruisers.” Space may still be
available with our group. Contact Yvonne, Beaufort
Travel & Cruise, 843-521-2500, Email:
[email protected] or Arlene Reisner, Director of
Activities, 843-681-8800, ext. 226 or Email:
[email protected].
Children’s Holiday Party_____
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 (one 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 to the Plantation House or the POA Service
Center to be placed under the tree for the party NO
LATER than Thursday, November 30.
Date:
Sunday, December 3
Time:
1:00 PM
Place:
Plantation House
Ages:
Children 8 & under
Admission: A non-perishable food item
HHP Pet Parade (dogs, dogs, and more dogs…)

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