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Inside Plantation Living: POA Board Report President’s Report……..…… 2 General Manager’s Report.. 3 POA Information ARB Reminder..…...………. 15 Bocce & Shuffleboard……… 16 Building a Boardwalk-#3…. 8 Nature Notes…………………. 5 Plantation Golfing……..….… 17 SCARECROW Contest.……. 7 Security Report………..……. 6 Hilton Head Plantation Clubs Big Wheels…….………………. 11 Bridge Winners………………. 10 Cheers by the Sound………. 12 Craft Workshop…..…………. 13 Culinary Cut Ups.…...……… 12 Curtain Calls……....…………. 14 Dance Club..…………….……. 14 Dog Club………………….……. 12 Farmers Club…………....…… 13 Fishing Club……………...…… 11 Gourmet Club...……...……… 10 Green Thumbers.…...……… 12 Happy Times Society………. 10 HHP Women’s Club..………. 14 Island Hoppers………………. 15 Newcomers Club..…….……. 12 Movie Club..…….……………. 15 Out-To-Lunch Bunch………. 11 Rubber Stamping Club……. 15 Tennis Social Club.…………. 10 Woodcarvers….……...……… 10 Yacht Club……………….……. 14 Yoga with Ruth………….….. 10 Recreation Activities AARP Drivers Class…..…….. 21 Art Naif………………....……… 21 Art Center Tickets.…..…….. 21 Children’s Halloween Party. 19 Health & Fitness Programs. 20 HHP Club Notice….…..…….. 20 Pet Parade..……..…..………. 19 Trash ‘n Treasure Sale..….. 18 Water Aerobics………....…… 20 Feature Article…………………. 22

Cellular Coverage Crown Castle Solutions’ Distributed Cellular System has been

up and running for almost ten months. At press time, Alltel was the only cellular phone carrier transmitting over the system. Cingular and Suncom have both signed up and, according to their representatives, should be transmitting by year’s end.

Please note that on page 3 we have provided the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the CEOs for each of the major cellular phone providers that have not already signed on to the system. Other carriers will sign on to the system if they perceive an economic benefit. You can help these carriers realize that economic benefit by calling and writing your cell phone provider and asking them to sign up to transmit over the system presently in place.

It was and is the objective of the POA to facilitate appropriate coverage for the property owners of Hilton Head Plantation. The present system is not reaching every area of the Plantation and needs to be expanded. The decision to expand the system will also depend on economic pressure from consumers like you. When contacting your representative, please encourage your carrier to work with Crown Castle Solutions to expand the system so that it covers an even greater area of the Plantation.

Crown Castle will develop the system further but that development will be the result of customer pressure from their carriers to provide better service. This continues to be a work in progress and we appreciate your help and support in meeting our ultimate objective.

See page 6 for a status report on those carriers that are presently using the system or that are in the process of installing equipment.

Scarecrow Contest

See page 7 for details…

Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 19/Issue 9 – September 15, 2005

– September 2005 POA Board Report

Plantation Living, a Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation

Hilton Head Plantation Property Owners’ Association 7 Surrey Lane – PO Box 21940 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925

Board of Directors President Merry Harlacher Vice President Charles Cherrix Secretary/Treasurer Tom Hoppin Members Guy Bettarelli Jim Collett Paul Kopelcheck Tom Kuczkowski Dick Sell Mary Ann Strayer Bill Trecartin

POA Staff General Manager Peter Kristian Activities Arlene Reisner Administration Todd Lindstrom Communications Linda Helgerson Community Relations Dick Wirth Maintenance John Ehlers Security Art Benoit Tennis Pro Keith Ferda

Important Phone Numbers POA Service Center 843/681-8800 Accounting Ext. 235 Activities Ext. 226 Architectural Review Bd Ext. 231 Bd of Directors Hotline Ext. 8 Covenant Enforcement Ext. 242 General Manager Ext. 233 Maintenance Ext. 241 Tennis Hotline Ext. 300 Vehicle Decals Ext. 223 Communications 816-5955 Dispatch 681-2459 Dolphin Head Building 681-8019 Pass Line 342-9980 Plantation House Schedule 681-8090 Security Office 681-3053 Spring Lake Pavilion 681-3707 Spring Lake Pool Information 689-6473 Spring Lake Tennis 681-3626

Emergencies Fire & Ambulance Dial 911 Main Gate Security 681-2477

President’s Report______________The last few weeks have certainly given us a new appreciation

for the “dog days of summer.” The semi-tropical nature of our environment with its beautiful plants and flowers has been most evident. The water levels in our Conservancies (Whooping Crane and Cypress) are more normal then they have been over the last few years. We have been enjoying a typical “low country” summer.

At our August 23rd Meeting, your Board considered several items:The bid for the extension of the R/V Boat storage area was

approved. Work will begin when the Town permitting is finalized. This is expected to happen in September.

The Covenants Committee, chaired by Mary Ann Strayer, has completed a thorough review of the POA’s Rules and Regulations. Several changes and additions were approved. The Committee did an excellent job on this document. The revised document will be available on our website hiltonheadplantation.com and at the POA Service Center. Highlights of the changes will be published in the October edition of Plantation Living.

After a spirited discussion, the Recreation Committee’s recommendation to award the bid and proceed with construction of Bocce Ball/Shuffleboard Courts at the Spring Lake Complex was approved. Supporters of this addition should contact Tom Kuczkowski, or a member of the Recreation Committee, to be considered for the group that will plan the scheduling and maintenance of the courts. See page 16 for more details.

The Finance Committee, led by Tom Hoppin, reviewed and updated the POA’s Financial Policies. Minor changes regarding check signing and procurement policies were approved.

Splitting the single Secretary/Treasurer position into two individual positions – Secretary and Treasurer - was approved. The separate positions allow for more participation at the Executive Committee and, more importantly, improve Board Officer Succession Planning.

The POA’s financial performance thus far this year has been unremarkable. That’s good! The toughest contingency that we’ve had to deal with thus far (“knock wood”) has been fast growing grass. The Staff really does a good job of planning and controlling our budget.

Finally, the Whooping Crane Conservancy Boardwalk is nearly rebuilt. Thanks to the leadership of Frank Wilcher and Larry Waterhouse, this project is also completely funded. The boardwalk will provide many years of enjoyment for HHP residents, and with your continued support, the Hilton Head Plantation Conservancy Foundation will have solid financing for future repairs.

Merry Harlacher

POA Board Report September 2005 –


General Manager’s Report_________ Coffee with Peter

Our next Coffee is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 4:00 PM at the Plantation House. Our very special guest will be the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Traffic and Transportation Engineer Darrin Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker will provide us with a brief update on the Town’s plans for the traffic circle at the intersection of Squire Pope and Gum Tree Roads and future improvements to the intersection of Route 278 and Squire Pope Road. This is a great way to get up to speed on important issues facing our community. I hope to see all of you on September 29th. Cell Provider Status

Several property owners have expressed some degree of aggravation in trying to reach the appropriate representative of their cell phone provider. They would like to encourage their provider to take advantage of the new distributed cellular system that was installed by Crown Castle Solutions last winter. Below are the addresses and phone numbers for the CEOs of the major cell phone providers in the area. Please feel free to call or write these individuals to express your desire that they become part of the newly installed antenna system. Alltel is already transmitting. Cingular and Suncom have signed up and are in the process of connecting to our system.

Verizon Chairman and CEO Ivan G. Seidenberg, 1095 Ave of the Americas, New York, New York 10026, (212) 395-2121

T Mobile President and CEO Robert P Dotson, 12920 S.E. 38 Street, Bellevue, Washington 98006, (425) 378-4000

Nextel CEO Timothy M. Donhue, 20011 Edmund Halley Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191, (703) 443-4000

Sprint President Len Lauer, PO Box 8077, London, KY 40742 Hargray Communications Group Vice President & COO Bob

LaBonte, 856 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, (843) 842-1721

Catch and Release One of the little publicized natural resources of Hilton Head

Plantation is our fresh water fishing. Each year in conjunction with the Plantation’s Fishing Club, the POA stocks many of our freshwater lagoons. These fish help keep the sport and recreational aspects of fishing alive and well in Hilton Head Plantation. The POA Board working with the Fishing Club is seeking to educate Plantation residents and their guests on the merits of Catch and Release fishing. We want the fish in our freshwater lagoons to remain a vibrant natural resource for years to come and to that end we ask that all residents and their guests adopt the practice of Catch and Release fishing. Traffic Circle Courtesy

A property owner asked that we remind folks… When you are in the traffic circle at Whooping Crane and Main Street, please use your directional signals so your fellow motorists can determine your intentions. Remember, traffic waiting to enter the circle yields to vehicles already in the circle.

COFFEE WITH PETER

Date: Thurs, Sept 29Time: 4:00 PM Place: PH

SPRING LAKE POOL CLOSES OCT 30th

Hurricane Re-entry Number

1-877-264-5267

Notice When speaking to a

member of the Security Department,

your conversation may be recorded for quality assurance.

Board of Directors’ HOTLINE 681-8800 Extension 8

– September 2005 POA Board Report


Scarecrows The Avid Gardeners in

conjunction with the Covenants Committee will be conducting a Scarecrow Contest during the month of October. Please see page 7 for details. Cart Path Etiquette

We enjoy a unique relationship with the golf clubs that make their home in HHP. They open their cart paths up to residents at certain hours in the morning and evening. Please observe these times when using their cart paths. It is both dangerous and disruptive to use the cart paths during times other then those designated by each course. Thanks for your cooperation. In Line Skating

A resident emailed me regarding the safety rules that one should follow regarding in line skating. A search of the Internet reveled the following: • Always wear your protective

gear: helmet, wrist protection, elbow pads, knee pads

• Master the basics—striding, stopping, and turning

• Keep your equipment in proper working order

• Obey all traffic regulations. When on skates, you should consider yourself to be subject to the same obligations as a bicyclist or a driver of an automobile

• Skate under control at all times

• Watch out for road hazards • Avoid water, oil, and sand • Avoid traffic • Skate on the right, pass on the

left • Announce your intentions by

saying, "passing on your left" • Always yield to pedestrians

Your Pin Number A PIN (Personal Identification Number) number is assigned to each

household and is used when you arrange for a visitor to your home. As a property owner, you are ultimately responsible for the actions of your guests on the Plantation. If a guest causes property damage or is fined for a violation of the POA’s governing documents and fails to make restitution or pay the fine, the property owner is held accountable.

Please carefully consider who you allow to be invited onto the Plantation. If you have young people in your household, please know who your children are inviting to your home. On several occasions Security has encountered “guests” who had passes entered into the system and were not visiting the host’s property.

If you have any questions about your account and what guests have been invited on to the property in your name, please give the Main Gate a call at 681-2177. It may be prudent to have a conversation with the young people in your household regarding this issue. We have come upon situations where the adults in the household were totally unaware that their children had called in passes for friends who had no intention of visiting their home and somehow managed to get into mischief.

Also regarding the use of passes... A Guest Pass should not be used for individuals who are performing work or a service. These individuals must purchase a pass to come into the Plantation. The fees collected from service providers pay for the additional wear and tear on our roadways as well as the Security necessary to monitor the activities of workers and service providers.

Please do not circumvent these procedures, which help keep our assessments down. The POA collects in excess of $500,000 annually as a result of gate fees paid by workers and service providers. If this amount were not collected, our assessments would increase by a like amount to make up the short fall. As always, your cooperation is appreciated.

Projects Paving – This year’s paving project has been largely completed in spite of the seemingly constant rain that Mother Nature has thrown at us during much of the summer. Pineland Road and Skull Creek Drive are scheduled for striping. RV/ Boat Storage Expansion – The Board has awarded the contract for this project and work should get underway shortly. Whooping Crane Board Walk – We continue to make progress on this important project. Note cards are on sale at the POA Service Center with all proceeds going to the Whooping Crane Boardwalk renovation project. Bocce Ball/Shuffleboard – The Board has approved the construction of two Bocce Ball and three Shuffleboard courts in the Spring Lake Recreation area. Please see the article on page 16 for details. Stay tuned for information on the construction schedule.

Stay Safe Peter Kristian

POA Information September 2005 –


Nature Notes: Turkey Vultures & Black Vultures_________ Most of us grew up calling them

“Buzzards,” but they are actually vultures. In North America we have three species of vultures: the California Condor, Turkey Vulture, and Black Vulture. The extremely endangered Condor lives only in western mountain ranges. Turkey Vultures have the largest range of any of the species and are found throughout all of the United States, southern Canada, and parts of Central and South America. However, experts believe that Black Vultures,

with a range restricted to the southern United States and Central America, may actually outnumber the other species.

In Hilton Head both species are common all year round, and most of the soaring birds you see over Hilton Head are vultures. A few field notes will help you separate the species. The wings of the Turkey Vultures are almost six feet across and the trailing edge of the wing is a pale gray, contrasting with the black leading edge. Turkey Vultures are the champions among soaring birds. They can catch rising warm air (thermals) and soar without flapping for, according to one report, up to six hours. When they soar, they hold their wings in a high dihedral or “V” shape and rock back and forth in the wind. When children draw flying birds they usually use this image.

The Black Vulture’s wingspan is only four and one-half feet across, with a large white patch at the end of each wing. The shorter-winged Black Vulture must flap its wings in quick bursts while soaring. Neither species make graceful landings. Several years ago, a Black Vulture nested in Whooping Crane Conservancy. Each afternoon an adult brought two full-sized chicks to our birdbath for a drink and a bath. Even though I was in the house I always knew when they arrived. They crash-landed on the roof, made several bobbles, and then hopped down to the ground.

The Turkey Vulture got its name from its red head and neck that have no feathers. The Black Vulture’s head and neck are also featherless but are black. If vultures become cold they can retract the featherless neck to keep it warm. To keep cool in the summer vultures may urinate onto their legs. The urine also sanitizes their legs.

All vultures eat carrion that may be days old and can contain harmful bacteria. Since there are no feathers on their heads, the rotten food that sticks to vultures’ heads can easily be washed away. Both vultures find food with their keen eyesight, but the Turkey Vulture also has a keen sense of smell, very rare among birds, and may detect carrion from a mile away. Both vultures prefer fresh carrion but will settle for less. The Black Vulture is known to take chicks from heron

and egret nests, as well as eat small live mammals. Neither vulture is able to kill prey with their weak talons, but their sharp-hooked bills can tear tough cowhide. When feeding, the smaller but more aggressive Black Vultures easily intimidate the larger Turkey Vultures, which must back off and wait to eat. The vultures’ rather unpleasant eating habits make a major contribution to cleaning up road kill on American highways.

Neither species of vultures builds a nest. They usually lay two eggs on a rock ledge, in a tree stump, or in a cave. The eggs hatch in about 38-40 days, and the birds leave the nest when they are 70-80 days old. The young are fed regurgitated food by both parents. In fact, the major defense of adults and even chicks when threatened is to vomit the smelly rotten meat concoction they eat, which usually discourages any predator. They may remain in a large family group for many years, and many reach the age of 20 years in the wild.

Both species migrate in the winter to their southern range. When there was a Hawk Watch on Hilton Head at Fish Haul Creek, I counted over 200 in one migrating flock. These flocks can even provide a tourist attraction—their return each spring to the north is marked by a festival of celebration in Hinckley, Ohio.

-- Mary Bess Mulhollan

– September 2005 POA Information


Distributed Cellular System

in Operation The distributed cellular

antenna system for Hilton Head Plantation has been operational since early January 2005. The system is owned and operated by Crown Castle International. They market and lease it to the various cellular carriers. The individual carriers decide whether or not they need to use the system to improve the service they provide within HHP. The current status of carrier subscription is shown below.

If your cell phone service does not meet your expectations, contact your carrier or switch to another carrier. Those carriers that use the distributed system in HHP will generally provide good service throughout the Plantation.

Distributed Cellular System Status System online – 1/05

Carriers on the System or that have signed up 9/05 ALLTEL Yes AT&T/Suncom No Cingular Yes Hargray No Nextel No Sprint No T Mobile No Triton/Suncom Yes Verizon No

Simple Assault vs. Assault & Battery_ Earlier last month we had an unfortunate incident happen at our

Main Gate complex involving two of our residents over something that happened off property. (road rage)

Remember the old saying, "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never harm me?" Striking someone because you are provoked by another's words or deeds (unless you are protecting yourself against life-threatening violence) isn't self-defense -- it's assault and battery. If you touch someone even if you are verbally provoked, the law in South Carolina says you can be arrested. So, think long and hard before becoming physical with someone or using words that can be construed as threatening a person with bodily injury. Here are the definitions:

• Assault: An unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury upon another person. Simple assault can occur where there is no battery at all, only the threat of bodily injury.

• Battery: The successful accomplishment of such an attempt. Penalty for Simple Assault and Battery is a $200 fine and up to 30

days in jail. It is important to note that simple assault and battery does not require an injury. Offensive touching can constitute simple assault and battery.

Assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature: an unlawful act of violent injury to another person accompanied by any circumstances of aggravation. Typical types of aggravating circumstances, which would suffice for a conviction on assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, are:

• Use of a deadly weapon (gun, knife, baseball bat, garden tool, etc.) that inflicts serious bodily injury

• Infliction of serious bodily injury such as painful gashes or serious injuries to the face

• Disparity between the sizes, ages and physical conditions of the parties, or impaired health on the part of the victim

• Resistance of lawful authority accompanied by an unlawful act against the arresting officer, even though no bodily harm may be inflicted

• Indecent liberties or familiarities with a female Penalty: Charged as a felony offense. Up to 10 years imprisonment.

The best defense against becoming a victim of or being accused of assault and battery is common sense. Walk away, calm down and stay in control. Call the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office if you are off the Plantation or the HHP Security Department if you are on the Plantation, and let these law enforcement agencies deal with the situation.

-- Art Benoit, Director of Security



Scarecrow Contest WE’RE HAVING A SCARECROW CONTEST!

October will be here before you know what happened to summer, so get your thinking caps on, and allow your creative juices to flow! SCARECROWS can be abstract mobile-like creations hanging from a pole or tree limb. SCARECROWS may be created with a broom handle, plastic jug (head), a clothes hanger, and colorful old clothes.

Imagine SCARECROWS composed of paper plates, aluminum pans crashing and banging to scare crows away, or a prom scene with ten SCARECROWS! Whether you create one SCARECROW or many, have some fun with

your creations! For the truly unskilled laborer, why not purchase a ready made Halloween costume and let your imagination run wild!

For more ideas, go to SCARECROW.COM on the web, or order Felder Rushing's book, SCARECROWS, which has complete details on construction, easy or complex. A SCARECROW construction demonstration is set for Saturday October 1st, at 10:00 AM at the Seabrook Farm. Rain Date: Saturday, October 8th at 10:00 AM. Show up to observe and take notes. You may want to bring your own chair.

Deadline: 2:00 PM, Friday, October 14th Judging: 9:00 AM, Thurs, Oct 20th thru 4:00 PM, Tues, Oct 25th

Scarecrow Contest APPLICATION NEIGHBORHOOD (i.e., Big Woods) _____________________________

NAME ____________________________________________________

ADDRESS _________________________________________________

TELEPHONE _______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS to your SCARECROW _____________________________

SINGLE SCARECROW ______ TWO or MORE SCARECROWS ______

Mail or drop off your application to the POA Service Center, 7 Surrey Lane.

Scarecrow Contest



Off with the old lumber…

Moving the lumber out…

And, hauling it away… Photos by Larry Coffin

WC Conservancy Boardwalk Update__ by Larry Waterhouse

The progress of replacing the boardwalk continues as the De Simone construction work crew has installed all of the new surface boards and has finished securing each board with stainless steel screws. Installation of the handrails has begun with the mounting of the 4x4 posts underway. Although the summer temperatures, humidity, and insects have provided a difficult working environment, the construction crew has adapted and continues to make substantial progress towards completion. It is projected that the boardwalk replacement will be completed by the late September / early October timeframe.

Larry Coffin’s photos on the opposite page depict various scenes of the boardwalk under construction. Photo #1 shows the new surface boards being installed at the boardwalk entrance. Photo #2 is the new boardwalk surface as it meanders through the pond. Note the duckweed on the surface of the pond. Photos #3 & #4 show new 4x4 posts mounted, which will support the handrails. Photos #5 & #6 show the new handrails installed near the end of the boardwalk.

More History of the Conservancy From An Informal History of Whooping Crane Pond by Alice Kirby, 1982

The Sea Pines Co. began the development of Hilton Head Plantation in 1972, and Charles Fraser was involved in the protection of Whooping Crane Pond Conservancy. The charm and value of the Whooping Crane Pond area was recognized as a vital element, and thus the main road into the Plantation was named Whooping Crane Way.

Preliminary planning for Hilton Head Plantation included ecological concerns as important, with an environmental expert as a permanent part of the staff, spoke idealistically of “harmonizing man with nature,” and protecting all wild life. In June of 1972, employees of Hilton Head Plantation Co. were asked to provide input on the development of the area. Some of the many and diverse suggestions were:

• Inter-connecting jeep roads • A riding path for horses • Bike paths • Boat trails through the swamp using cane-poled boats • A sanctuary but commercially exploited to a degree, such as

charging an entrance fee, selling field guides, etc. • A study of Whooping Crane habitat should be made to

determine whether nature trails would disturb the birds • Whooping Crane Pond should be preserved, with graphic

explanations and a boardwalk In a 1974 Property Buyers Guide, projected plans were: Separate

trails for Whooping Crane Pond’s distinct habitats. Surface earth trails will be in the woodland area, and wooden boardwalks will be over the wetlands. Interpretive signs along both trails will make a stroll through Whooping Crane Pond an enjoyable learning experience.

More on the building of the initial boardwalk next month…



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– September 2005 HHP Clubs


Bridge Winners________

Informal Bridge August Winners 1. Don Kowtko 2. Doris Jack 3. Toby Hopkins 4. Evelyn Kowtko PH – 4th Tuesday – 7:15 PM. Call Joan Harnishfeger – 681-7229 or Rita Philippon – 681-6635.

PH Dinner Bridge August Winners 1. Evelyn Kowtko 2. Leah Bratt 3. Billie Hodges 4. Freddie Hodges PH – 1st Tuesday – 6:00 PM. Call Billie Hodges – 681-5906 or Gloria Campeau – 681-6647.

PH Ladies Bridge August 12th Winners 1. Dorothy Kaplan 2. Betty Weston 3. Flo Thompson 4. Cira Roche PH – 2nd & 4th Friday – 10:30 AM. Call Mary Priestman – 342-6244 or Ingrid Zenker - 689-5040.

Slammers August Winners 1. Norm Wolff 2. Freddie Hodges 3. Ron Jack PH – 2nd Wednesday – 7:00 PM. Call Rick Perrini – 689-5025.

SL Dinner Bridge August Winners 1. Joan Harnishfeger & Rita

Philippon 2. Christel & Norman Kronenberg 3. Helen Allen & Bill Johnson SL – 2nd Tuesday – 6:15 PM. Call Lil Fisher – 689-6858 or Mary Lou Fisher 689-6676.

SL Ladies Bridge August 2nd Winners 1. Dolores Kanski 2. Hogan Downes 3. Fran Anderson 4. Mary Brown August 16th Winners 1. Dolores Kanski 2. Hogan Downes 3. Lil Romano 4. Dorothy Feind SL – 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10 AM. Call Fran Anderson – 681-2554 or Jeanne Napier – 681-1866. Tennis Social Club______ We invite you all to attend the Spring Lake Tennis Annual Meeting at the Plantation House on October 5th. It is a great opportunity to get updates about the tennis programs and have all your questions answered. The Social Committee would like to remind you to set these dates aside for some of the programs we have set up for you. September 17th will be Tennis from 8:30 to 10:30 with lunch following. A Oktoberfest Celebration will be the 29th. And if you are inspired to do some fall cleaning, we will come and pick up your donations for the November 6th Trash to Treasure Sale. Contact Peter Labeck with questions at 689-5599. We are also looking for a few good men and women for a Spring Lake Beautification Project. Watch the bulletin boards for the date and time.

-- Jeanne Greco

Woodcarvers__________ Woodcarvers have many projects in the works – birds, figures, bas-relief, etc. Come spend some time with us. Experience is not a factor; we learn from one another. Days/Time: Mondays @ 7:15 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion Contact Jim Gorddard at 689-3273

Gourmet Club_________

It’s time for the start of the 2005-2006 season of the Hilton Head Plantation Gourmet Club.

If you enjoy good food and meeting new and interesting people, you may want to join the Gourmet Club. Come to our kick-off cocktail party at the Spring Lake Pavilion on Sunday, September 18th at 5:00 PM and join. Each couple should bring a favorite hors d'oeuvres to serve six persons and their own cocktails and set-ups. The Gourmet Club will provide ice and plastic glasses.

Annual dues of $15.00 per couple will be collected at the door. For more information, contact Bob or Sally McGarry at 342-9254. If you cannot make the cocktail party and wish to join us, call the McGarrys Or check out the Gourmet Club on HHP’s website. Click Recreation, Activities, Clubs.

-- Bob McGarry

Happy Times Society____ The Happy Times Society is a social group for all HHP residents. Happy Times Society meets each month at Dolphin Head for refreshments. Day: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 5-7 PM @ Dolphin Head Place: Dolphin Head Please bring a hors d’oeuvre for eight and your own utensils, plates, cups, napkins & beverage. Yoga with Ruth________ Since 1986, Ruth Palmer varies the weekly Yoga exercises and positions to address the group’s needs. Yoga is a relaxing, energizing & strengthening program, including gentle stretches and positions to help people survive with their pain. Day/Time: Thursdays, 9-10:30 AM Place: Plantation House

HHP Clubs September 2005 –


Out-To-Lunch Bunch____ The October luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 19 at the Bonefish Grill. Arrival 12 Noon with Happy Hour prices of $2.00 per glass of wine (plus tax) and luncheon at 12:30.

Choice of 1) House Salad or 2) Caesar Salad

Entrees (with Island Rice & seasonal garnish)

3) Grilled Salmon (choice of sauce: lemon butter, lime tomato garlic,

or warm mango salsa) 4) Lily's Chicken

5) Pork Tenderloin Picatta Dessert

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Brownie Cake

Please send a check for $18.00 to Barbara Mainenti, 14 Eagle Claw Lane, HHI, SC 29926. Mark your check with your choices – for example, 2 and 3 (Caesar salad and Salmon). The deadline is October 12th. For anyone who did not sign up for the Out To Lunch Bunch, just add a $1.00 to your check. Questions? Call Jane Hudson 689-5785. Reminder: The opening luncheon is at Indigo Run at 11:30 for a cash bar and luncheon at 12 Noon. They will give directions to The Golf Club at the gate. Preview: Flora's on November 9th.

-- Jane Hudson

Big Wheels Club_______ The Big Wheels Bicycle Club is a wonderful way to get out in the fresh air, get some exercise, and socialize with friends. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month. The 1st Thursday we bike to Dolphin Head, bringing a brown bag lunch, meeting at 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM. At that time, we decide what restaurant we will meet for the 3rd Thursday. Contact Joan Henry at 689-5649 or Kathleen Krizner at 681-2929.

Fishing Club___________ Join us on September 28th, 6:00 PM at the Plantation House, for our Fish Dinner! We’ll have all kinds of fish dishes including some for our non-fish eating members. Dave and Beverly Morse have promised to bring several of their prepared dinner recipes, including the famous “ catfish and cheese nuggets”. Our speaker is yet to be determined but a program about fishing or our environment will be presented after dinner. If you have never been to our club and are interested please call Richard Austin at 689-6841 or Dave Morse at 682-2356. At the recent “Coffee with Peter” Dave presented our Club’s position on the need for “Catch and Release” fishing in our Plantation. The following are excerpts from that presentation. The lagoons in our Plantation are storm run off ponds to control and help eliminate flooding, yet they afford us the luxury of being able to fish in them. This wonderful recreational resource should be protected as well as their contents. All freshwater ponds should be identified as “CATCH and RELEASE Only”, thus eliminating the harvesting of fish from our lagoons. A healthy female Largemouth Bass of about 5 lbs can produce at least 40,000 eggs per season, catch and keep her and you loose that many eggs. It took about 10-12 years for her to reach her 20 to 24” size. She helps support our eco system of shore birds, turtles, birds of prey such as Ospreys and the reptilian population. Her offspring that survive are the fish we can all enjoy catching and they too eventually will produce future generations. We currently have what we call ”bucket fishermen” harvesting our ponds. These people for the most part are workers fishing during their lunch hours or after work. They are also guests of property owners who do not oversee their activities but are responsible for their actions.

The POA provides funds to stock our ponds – $1500 for 2005 and $2000 for 2006. The cost of fish has skyrocketed from $.07 per fish to an average of $.70 since the state got out of the stocking business. We now are only able to stock about 10% of what we had in the past! If we had planted flowers or plants of the same value, it would not make sense to allow outsiders to take those away from us. Our fish stocking keeps us ahead of the predators, such as shore birds, otters and diving ducks like the cormorants. If we allow people to take fish from our lagoons we have a totally unprotected resource. Outsiders and our own visitors fish without regard to preserving the quality of our lagoons. You don’t have to look to far to see coffee cups, soda cans and paper products from fast food restaurants near any lagoon adjacent to a construction site or large pond. Guest passes DO NOT give people the right to fish our ponds, unless the property owner accompanies them! Contractors and vendors entering under a business permit DO NOT have the right to fish! We have not found any gated community other than ours that is not “Catch and Release only.” It is time for us to protect our natural resource and add signage that states “CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING ONLY IN FRESH WATER PONDS”. State rules and regulations regarding size and limits apply to spring and Bear Lakes and to Wild Turkey lagoon since these are considered saltwater fisheries. Our Fishing Club is open to all residents and meets for dinner the 4th wed of each month and can be a wealth of information to you about fishing in our area. Most non-fishing spouses usually always attend and enjoy our potluck dinners. In addition we plan several trips annually to various destinations.

-- Earle Nirmaier



Newcomers Club_______ Attention Newcomers! It is not too late. As we go to press, our first meeting of the season on Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 PM at the Plantation House is eminent. Peter Kristian, General Manager of the Plantation, will be on hand to provide a formal orientation and introduce you to the various Clubs and activities available to HHP residents. Local merchants will provide door prizes. There is a $3 per person charge for refreshments; payable at the door (correct change is much appreciated). All HHP residents of fewer than 3 years are automatically members of our Newcomers Club. Meetings provide a great chance for you to meet and socialize with your new neighbors, become more educated about our Island, and participate in fun activities. “Sign up” sheets are available at meetings to express your interest in the various active committees that plan and direct our events. Our October event is the very popular, Low Country Pig Roast – Tuesday, October 18th at 6:00 PM at the Plantation House. Edward Jones will sponsor the event, which reduces the cost to $10.00 per person for all the food, fun, and drinks (BYOB). Combine that with the door prizes you might win, and it is quite a bargain. Attendance is limited, so please get your reservation and prepayment in by October 7th. Reservation Forms will be available at the September meeting, Plantation House, or contact: Ann or Steve Schwab for details (682-2701). Please also mark your calendars for these next upcoming events: Island Topics – Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 PM Meet the Mayor – Tuesday, January 17th at 7:00 PM

-- Steve Schwab

Dog Club_____________ Attention all dog lovers!!! Please join us and bring along a friend to the Dog Club meeting Tuesday, October 11th, 7 PM in the Plantation House. At our September meeting, our guest speaker featured how to make your dog a Canine Good Citizen (CGC). And if you have a dog that loves water, canine water rescue might be just what you are looking for. Our guest speaker for October will talk to us about Pet Sitting services in your home, for those of you with dogs who’d rather be at home while you’re away. As you are all aware, we are in the midst of hurricane season. Did you know that the Humane Association provides a free packet of information, if you need evacuation tips, when traveling with your dog? Call them and they will be happy to provide the information to you. Speaking of the shelter, the Litter Box Thrift Store is re-opening by the end of August, in a new location on Wild Horse Road. If you have items to donate, or if you can offer some help at the store, they and the animals they are helping would greatly appreciate it. If you have any questions or you’d simply just like to know more about the Dog Club, call 342-9911, or check out our website… http://hometown.aol.com/scarlettl abby/dogclubhomepage.html If you are thinking about getting a dog, please consider joining to help us take care of our foster dog, Annie, currently residing at the Hilton Head Humane Association Shelter. When you are out and about, please remember to pick up after your dog. Let’s keep our Plantation looking beautiful. Quote of the month: We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

-- Rosemary Sparacio

Culinary Cut-Ups_______ Culinary Cut-Ups will be starting their season on October 13th at the Plantation House with a demonstration of pastries by French pastry chef Johny Philoxene of the French Bakery Shop in Pineland Station followed by a delightful afternoon “Tea” and mouth watering pastries. Reservations must be made by October 5th. You must be a member of the Hilton Head Plantation Women’s Club to join. Dues are $8 and are payable to Lois McCue at 9 Stonegate Court. For further information, contact Jeanne Andreano at 681-3894 or Lois McCue at 342-5032.

-- Lois McCue

Cheers by the Sound_____Come greet dear friends and make new ones at Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Bring a hors d’oeuvre for eight, a serving utensil, your favorite beverage, paper plates, cups, and napkins.

Day: 4th Tuesday of the Month Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Place: Dolphin Head No reservations are necessary – just show up. For information, call Margita Rockstroh 682-3171 or Marma Kuczkowski at 689-3399.

Green Thumbers_______ The Green Thumbers will meet at 10:00 AM, Monday, October 10 at the Spring Lake Pavilion. After a brief business meeting, our group will carpool to the home of Ann Clayton for a garden tour. Prior to our tour, soil-testing kits will be offered for home analysis. These kits should be returned at our November meeting. Send dues of $8.00 to Ann Schwab, 4 Wing Arrow made out to Green Thumbers.

-- Jan Peoples



Farmers Club__________ September is finally here with its cooler days to herald in the secret season of gardening in the Coastal South. Even though seeds are not as readily available at the stores, many of us order them from catalogs or save them from the spring before. It is now time to plant lettuce, spinach and breccias such as broccoli, cabbage and collards. You may want to try turnips, radish and carrots as well. Get your garlic in, too, in a well-prepared area that will be left undisturbed until late spring. In the flowerbed, scatter seeds of bachelor’s buttons, larkspur and any other spring bloomers that will go through the winter. Water them carefully for three weeks, and they should reward you next year. Be looking for flats or small pots of perennials you like such as daisies, delphiniums or salvia “Victoria”, and keep them lightly watered through the winter. They will make beautiful displays come warm weather. The Scarecrow Festival is coming soon. Sharon Jaunsem will be at the farm shed at 10 AM on Saturday, October 1st to demonstrate how to make your own scarecrow. Rain date will be October 8th. Bring your own materials or just come and watch, and you can make yours later. The Scarecrows will be displayed along the fence in the orchard. It should be a lot of fun! Dennis Snyder has personally done a lot of bush hogging to keep our farm looking nice. If you need any help with yours, call 682-2472. The small fee charged will benefit the farm. There are some choice plots available, and you may tour them with Dick Bloom by calling him at 681-5635. The fee is $25 per 25x25 foot square plus $15 dues for our fabulous dinners on the first Thursday of each month. October 6 is the Pig Roast, which is an authentic whole hog affair and is always full. See you there.

-- Diane Middleton

ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15th

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Christ Lutheran Church

829 William Hilton Parkway (between markers 8 and 9)

THE DOLLHOUSE

You’ve seen the front and the back - now how about this? Tickets for the drawing for the dollhouse are $5.00 each, or 3 for $10.00 and will be available at the show. Call Fran Green at 342-3505 if you would like to buy some ahead of time.

The drawing for the Dollhouse will be at 1:30 pm at the Show and Sale on Saturday, October 15th (details above).

HOT NEW ITEMS FOR THIS SHOW: Topiary trees, exquisite feathery wreaths, Bermuda Bags (yes, they are back), feathery centerpieces, embellished magnifying glasses, bottle covers, lace Christmas angel ornaments, diminutive gold and silver place card holders, jeweled gold leaf candles, and our signature quilts, pillows, children’s sweaters, Christmas ornaments and, hundreds and hundreds more lovely gift. WHY HOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY? As you know from previous articles, we have donated the profits from our sales for the past ten years ($104,000+) to this wonderful nonprofit agency. Many of you know first-hand the caring that they give to people who near the end of their life. The professionals and volunteers provide comfort and pain management for the dying, as well as physical, emotional and spiritual care for the entire family. As a nonprofit agency, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry accepts whatever compensation insurance pays; they accept patients who have no insurance; and, they welcome children as patients (not all hospice facilities will). Also, their bereavement counseling services and support groups are available to the community at no charge. If you would like more information, please call: 681-7814 and ask to speak to Sandra Mecca, Director of Patient Care.

COME EARLY FOR FIRST CHOICE. BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. WE’LL BE

WAITING TO WELCOME YOU. THERE WILL BE A BAKE SALE.

A LIGHT LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A MODEST

CHARGE. Thank you for your support.

-- Charlotte Ward

Craft Workshop________________________________



HHP Women’s Club_____ The Hilton Head Plantation Women's Club will meet Tuesday, October 11th at the Plantation House. Michael Marks, President and CEO of the Coastal Discovery Museum, will present the program Before the Bridge, a most pertinent to understanding our Island home. He will discuss a recently designed and printed map of our Island's historic landmarks detailing sixteen noted historic sites dating from the 1300s through the 1900s. Historic information on sites, such as Simmons Fishing Camp, Fort Howell, and Green's Shell Enclosure, is included on each map. Mr. Marks will provide copies of the map to all in attendance. There will be a half hour for fellowship and refreshments beginning at 2:00 PM, followed by a brief business meeting and the program at 2:30 PM. To make a reservation for the meeting, call Theresa Schneider at 689-5272 or Judy Sturm at 689-3214. Email responses and queries may be sent to [email protected]. Please include both first and last names in your response. Directories for 2005-2006 will be available at the meeting. If you have questions about any of the interest groups or activities, call Barbara LaMontagne at 682-2371. Members of all interest groups must pay dues to the HHP Women's Club. The HHP Women's Club welcomes new members throughout the year. Membership is open to women residents and property owners of Hilton Head Plantation. To join, send a $10 check payable to HHP Women's Club to Judy Sturm at 40 Cypress Marsh Drive, HHI 29926. Include your email address, spouse's name, your address and phone number with the check. Don't forget that the November meeting has been changed to November 1st.

Anne Cohick

Yacht Club____________ Despite a hot and humid summer, the HHP Yacht Club has continued its boating events. Catch up on photos from past events, the directory, new events, tide tables, and HHPYC signature items on the Club website at www.hhpyc.org. Dick Sell wrote a very informative article, in the August Plantation Living, regarding the HHP Yacht Club and Commodore Tom Tomfohrde. This article is also available on the Club’s website. On August 18th, approximately 135 members arrived at the Dockside Restaurant in Port Royal, by boat and asphalt, for the annual seafood buffet. The salads, oysters, prime rib, stuffed crab, fried and boiled shrimp, and crab legs made this an outstanding meal and great get together. If you didn’t make it, don’t miss it next year. The next general meeting is September 15th and will feature the HHPYC Welcome Back Party, a.k.a. the Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville dinner. For all the Parrot-heads attending, this happy event will be at the Plantation House. Happy hour will be BYOB at 6 PM, followed by a Buffet Dinner at 7 PM. More information on the Club website! On September 21st, the Club will have the Bray’s Island Cruise and Luncheon, which features a boat trip (power boats only – low bridge!) to exclusive Bray’s Island for a wonderful lunch. Contact Bob Martin for details. Club members will cruise to Beaufort for the special HHPYC get-together starting on Friday evening September 30th with cocktails and dinner at Saltus Restaurant. Saturday will be a day of leisure in Beaufort, followed by a shrimp party on the dock at 6 PM. Look Contact Paul Keopke for details. For membership information, call Nancy Correll at 342-3755 or email her at [email protected].

-- Ron Li

Curtain Calls__________ No standing in line for first night tickets… Just join the fun as Curtain Calls reconvenes after the summer vacation on Sunday, September 18th at the Plantation House. There will be cocktails (BYOB) and hearty hors d’oeuvres (Bring enough to share) at 5:30, followed by the first play reading of the season at 6:15. As first-nighters, you will be entertained by a two-act comedy, featuring three actors, directed and produced by Doug Milsom, one of the founders of the organization. After the final curtain, there will be dessert and coffee and time to discuss the play and visit with friends. You may be a member of the audience this month and if it is your dream, a member of the cast or a producer later in the season. Remember – no long line, no scalpers – just a contribution to the food table and one dollar for supplies.

-- Grace Nealy

Dance Club___________ The Dance Club meets regularly on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Certified instructor, Jennifer Brown, teaches us ballroom dance steps. Anyone interested in attending a session to see if this enjoyable dance group is for you may merely come to the Plantation House at any of the scheduled times. If you would like further information, please contact Joan/Charlie Forton at 681-4761 or Karen/Frank Anderson at 682-3107. Where: Plantation House Dates: 9/22, 10/13, 10/27Time: 7:00-8:30 PM Cost: $4.00 per person

-- Karen Anderson



Island Hoppers_________

2005-06 Trip Schedule

September 28th – "Riverboat Cruise" We will board a replica of a Stern Wheel River Boat for a tour of the Historic Savannah River. December 1st & 2nd – A holiday trip to Atlanta GA to see the Radio City Rockettes at the Fox Theater, overnight at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. On December 2nd there will be time to shop until afternoon. Later, we will have dinner at Callaway Gardens and a tour of the Christmas Lights there. February (date to be determined) 2006 – Overnight trip to Kennedy Space Center, Florida; Explore NASA exhibits and visit the Historic Cocoa Village where you can visit unique shops and galleries. Included will be a stop in St. Augustine for Dinner. April 26th – Visit Middleton Place, Charleston SC, tour 18th Century Rice Plantation, and have lunch in the Plantation Restaurant. In the evening after a few hours shopping, we will go to Charleston Coliseum for production of the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie." May (date to be determined) 2006 – We will have an overnight trip to Winston-Salem NC to visit "Old Salem" and explore the daily life of the Salem Moravians. Museums, Historic Trades, wonderful bake goods. June 2nd - Our Annual Picnic. Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, the October Sapelo Island trip has been canceled. In addition, the Aiken trip will not occur this season but will be on next year’s schedule. Full trip details will be mailed to members. If you wish to join Island Hoppers, please send $10 dues to Barbara Clark, 6 Oyster Shell Lane, HHI, SC 29926. You must be a member of the HHP Women's Club. Questions, please call Nancy Graham at 689-2631 or Shirley Mitchum at 681-6746.

-- Shirley Mitchum

Rubber Stamping Club__ The HHP Stamping Club meets the first and fourth Monday of every month at the Dolphin Head Clubhouse. There is room for every level of rubber-stamping, from the beginner to the most accomplished. We share ideas, present new concepts, and create a social atmosphere of fun and ingenuity. We meet from 7 - 9 PM. Please contact Gail Phillips if you're interested at [email protected] or 681-8262.

-- Gail Phillips

Movie Club___________ The title of our first movie this season is Beyond the Sea, starring Kevin Spacy in a story about the life and times of singer/actor Bobby Darin. Show time is 7 PM Wednesday Sept. 21. Popcorn will be provided bring your own drinks. All donations are for the Boys and Girls Club.

-- Jeanne Costello

ARB Reminder__ There has been a recent

increase in driveway resurfacing using colors and design stamping. This is an alteration/modification to the exterior of the home and therefore requires an approval by the ARB office, a Vendor Compliance Deposit, and a Hilton Head Plantation Permit.

When entering into a contract with a vendor, please make sure to see either the vendor’s Contractor License or HH Business License, the Certificate of Insurance, and a list of references. It is recommended that you take a look at one or two of the completed jobs and talk with the property owners before signing a contract.

These requirements have been instituted to keep the Plantation attractive and to protect you against fraudulent persons and poor quality jobs.

How to Place a

FREE Classified Ad on HHP’s Website If you are an HHP resident

and want to place a FREE classified ad on HHP’s website, the procedure is very simple. Send an EMAIL that includes the text of your ad, your name, address & telephone number to [email protected]. That’s all there is to it. In turn, we check to make sure that you are indeed an HHP resident, monitor ads for inappropriate information, upload your classified ad onto HHP’s website, and notify you via email that your ad is online.

All classified ads are active for 90 days. If you wish to continue your ad after that, send another email to [email protected] and ask that the ad be continued and give the headline of the ad. At any time, you may ask that your classified ad be removed or the message changed. For those without Internet, deliver your ad to the POA Service Center.

Now it’s time for you to go online to view all the bargains. Here’s how – • Go to

hiltonheadplantation.com • Click on Welcome to our

World • Click on Classifieds & Ads

(in white on the top line) • Click on Classifieds again

and select a category of ads to review



Bocce Ball or Shuffleboard Anyone?___________________

Two years ago, the Recreation Committee under then Chairperson Maryjean Herberger had a great idea – Bocce Ball and Shuffleboard courts. Bob Yates, a Committee member, investigated this idea resulting in a Master Plan, designed by Wood & Partners and the POA’s Landscape Architect. The Plan incorporated four Bocce Ball and four Shuffleboard courts along with a sizable shade gazebo to protect the onlookers from the sun and to provide an area for other recreational activities, such as board games and cards. The total cost of the Master Plan was estimated at $80-100,000.

Based on the feedback from HHP’s residents on a community survey conducted in 2003 and the Recreation Committee’s analysis, the Committee’s recommendation to the Board was to construct this facility in phases. During Phase I, two Bocce Ball and three Shuffleboard courts would be constructed for approximately $40-50,000. Additional courts and the gazebo would be built when the Committee senses that the community will support the remainder of the Master Plan.

In August 2004, the Board of Directors approved $52,000 from the proceeds of the sale of Parcel A to be added to the 2005 Capital Budget specifically for Recreational Capital Improvements of this type.

This year, Tom Kuczkowski, current chair of the Recreation Committee, and his Committee moved the project along. At its July 2005 meeting, the Board of Directors agreed to move forward with the Phase I construction with anticipated completion this fall.

This new sports complex will be located in the Spring Lake Recreational Area in the area adjacent to the tennis backboard on the side towards the Spring Lake Pool.

The Tennis Pro Shop will handle the court reservations and equipment. POA-owned equipment will be available at the Pro Shop with a deposit.

Maryjean Herberger will be handling the initial promotion and establishment of a structure for the continued use of the facility. If you have any comments or suggestions for making Bocce and Shuffleboard a success within HHP, please direct them to Maryjean at 681-4367.

While the Board approved the construction of the facility, they are committed to the principal that the facility be self-supporting. Therefore, a sub-committee of the Recreation Committee will be handling the initial promotion and establishment of a structure for the continued use of the facility. If you haveany comments/suggestions for making Bocce and Shuffleboard a success within HHP, please direct them to Tom Kuczkowski, 689-3399 or [email protected]

Phase I (shown on the left), designed by Tom Kuczkowski & Bob Yates, includes two Bocce Courts (on the top) and three Shuffleboard Courts (on the

bottom).



Plantation Golfing________________________________ By Gary Hooper

Bear Creek Golf Club September is a big month for Bear Creek. Bear Creek’s Golf Course was the first private course designed by Rees Jones. The Jones designed

renovation of the back nine holes, which started in mid-June, is scheduled for completion in early September. Actions were taken to lengthen the course, move several existing bunkers, add bunkers, recondition all other bunkers, completely rebuild the 18th green complex, and make other improvements to the Course.

18th Green (During Renovation) 18th Green (After Renovation)

The Club is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this month. Eighteen holes were opened for play in September of 1980. Accordingly, there will be both casual and formal events to honor the Anniversary. These social events will be combined with various golf events to make a very busy and exciting month.

Property Owner Respect

Each of the four Golf Courses on Hilton Head Plantation are owned either by a group of members or by a corporation. In either case, the owners have invested major amounts of funds and time to maintain their properties in excellent condition for use by members and guests. The presence of these golf courses on our Plantation significantly increases the value of our own private property. Use of these golf course properties by non-members or non-approved guests is prohibited. Individuals going on to a course to practice shots, hit balls to the greens, etc. may result in costly damage to the course. Allowing children to play in the sand bunkers is both dangerous and results in additional maintenance expenses. Please respect the privacy of and the investment in our fine golf courses.

Rules Teaser of the Month Source: Decisions on The Rules of Golf, published by the USGA. (Decision 1-2/3) Q. Joe removes the flagstick, places it on the putting green behind the hole and putts. Sam, believing the Joe’s ball will strike the flagstick, picks up the flagstick, allowing Joe’s ball to roll beyond where the flagstick had been placed. What is the ruling? A. Match Play: Sam loses the hole for removing an obstruction, which might influence the movement of the ball, while the player’s ball was in motion. Rule 1-2 or 24-1. Stroke Play: Sam incurs a penalty of two strokes. Rule 1-2 or 24-1. Joe incurs no penalty in either Match or Stroke Play.

– September 2005 Recreation Activities

Sign up for POA Activities at the Scheduling Office in the Plantation House. Questions? Call Amanda at 681-8090.

Trash & Treasure Sale

Sunday, November 6th - 12 Noon to 3 PM Plantation House Parking Areas

(In case of inclement weather, inside the Plantation House.)

Craft Sales by HHP Clubs

Bake Sale by the HHP Women’s Club Live Accordion Music by Chris Mangelly

Barrels of Food – Bratwurst n’ Kraut Sandwiches, German Potato Salad, Hot Pretzels, Hot Dogs by Sigler’s Rotisserie & Seafood

Barrels of Suds – Beer and Soft Drinks And TREASURES – Barrels & Barrels of TREASURES

To reserve space and/or rent tables for the Trash & Treasure Sale, complete the application and return it to the Plantation House by Monday, October 31st.

Questions? Call Amanda at 681-8090. Setup by 11:30 AM, please! 10’ x 10’ Space for $20.00 and each 3’ x 6’ Table for $10.00.

2005 HHPPOA Trash & Treasure Sale Application

Name _________________________________________________________________

Address ______________________________________ Phone ___________________

___________ Spaces at $20 @ (Required) = $ _______________

___________ Tables at $10 @ (Optional) = $ _______________

Total amount of check to HHPPOA = $ _______________ Return the completed application & check, payable to HHPPOA, to the Plantation House.

Barrels of fun, food, drink, treasures,

freshly baked items, crafts, & entertainment

Deadline: Monday, October 31st

Recreation Activities September 2005 –


Okay Children & Pooches of all Sizes, Shapes, and Ages… What great, fun holiday happens when the weather turns cooler, the leaves are falling off the trees, and the full moon shines brightly in

the dark, dark night? Need a hint or two? Think PUMPKINS & COSTUMES & TRICK or TREATS.

For our Pooches, there’s going to be a PET PARADE. Come join the fun and celebrate our 4th Annual Halloween Pet Parade. Dress your pet up… and maybe yourself… and you’ll have the chance to win great prizes! Don’t’ miss this event, even if you don’t have a pet! Date: Friday, October 28th Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Place: PH Parking Lot

For our Children, there’s going to be a HALLOWEEN PARTY with a costume contest and games, a scavenger hunt, special goodies, pumpkins, and other fun activities. Children: 0 to 10 years Date: Sunday, October 30th Time: 1:00 PM Place: Plantation House Admission: A non-perishable food item for a needy family at Christmas.

– September 2005 Recreation Activities


HHP’s Health & Fitness Programs Program Instructor Date/Days Time /

Minimum #s Place 2005 Fees

Hatha Yoga Gloria Bergeron Monday

10/3 – 12/12 No class-11/7, 12/5

Moderate: 6-7 PM Gentle: 7:15-8:15 PM PH

$5.50 – 1 class$50 – 10 classes$80 – 20 classes

Total Fitness Beverly Perfect Mon–All Weights 5:30-6:30 PM (8 Minimum) SL Pavilion

Walk/Cycle Beverly Perfect Tues-Brisk Walk Thurs-Brisk Bike

5:30-6:30 PM (8 Minimum) SL Pool

$6.00 – 1 class$50.00 – 10

classes

Tai Chi Molly Carrington Thursday 10/13 – 11/17

8:30-10:00 AM (6 Minimum) DH $60 – 6 classes

Land Aerobics Beverly Perfect Tues-Thurs 8:30-9:30 AM PH

Weights Beverly Perfect Tues-Thurs 9:30-10:30 AM PH

$4 – 1 class$39 – 10 classes$68 – 20 classes$87 – 30 classes

Attention HHP Clubs_____ The Activities Department would appreciate it if all HHP Clubs would turn in their meeting dates and time for calendar year 2006. If you have not received your form or have mislaid it, please contact Amanda at 681-8090. The deadline for 2006 activities is Friday, September 30.

Free Health Fair_________ Mark your calendars now! The Activities Department, along with the assistance of local health professionals, is offering HHP residents a FREE Health Fair on Friday afternoon, November 18 at the Plantation House. Health screenings for hearing, glaucoma, skin cancer, nutrition, and blood pressure will be graciously provided by associates from the Hilton Head Ear, Nose, Throat & Sinus Center, Palmetto Eye Specialist, Carolina Dermatology, and others. This will only be offered ONE AFTERNOON, so take advantage of this great opportunity. Date: Friday, November 18 Time: 2:30 - 4:30 PM Place: Plantation House Fee: FREE RSVP: Activities Office @ 681-8090

Walking / Cycling Class___Now is the time to get in shape! Beverly Perfect, a certified personal trainer, will conduct two classes – Brisk Walking and Brisk Cycling on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, respectively. You will receive one-on-one instruction in the two activities, tips on proper techniques, rules of the road, and physical / mental body nutrition. Beverly is a competitive cyclist who has participated in such events as bike rides from Los Angeles to Boston in seven weeks and hiking trips around the US. A most enthusiastic and motivated trainer, Beverly will make fitness both entertaining and fun. Bicycles are not supplied and HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Start Date: Tuesday, September 27 Classes: Tuesday & Thursday – 10 classes Tuesdays – Brisk Walk Thursdays – Brisk Cycling Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Place: Meet at the Spring Lake Pool Fee: $6.00 – 1 class, $60.00 – 10 classes Minimum 8 participants Deadline: Tuesday, September 27

Advanced registration is required Instructor: Beverly Perfect, 682-4998

Recreation Activities September 2005 –


Art Naif (Naïve/”Folk” Painting)________ Beginning or experienced artists interested in creating works that excel in charm, have a special meaning, or that “tell a story” will enjoy this course. Come with a photo or drawing in hand (or in mind) or choose one from our portfolio of ideas. We’ll help you render it on canvas, wood, or glass and arm you with the know-how to finish it. Dr. Rosemary Hurkamp, who studied Art at Boston University and has exhibited her work across the country, will teach the class. She works primarily in acrylic and oil; favors miniatures, and occasionally releases limited edition signed and numbered prints. Dates: October 3 & October 17 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Place: Spring Lake Pavilion Fee: $60.00/6 hours-5 participants min.

Arts Center Tickets______ Arts Center tickets are available for the production of Evita. Captivating a nation by championing the working class, Eva Peron’s colorful, compelling story comes to life in a gripping mega-musical by Britain’s theatrical masters, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice. Born illegitimate and dirt poor 1919, Eva used her feminine powers and ruthless ambition to climb the ladder of success. Loved and hated, feared and worshipped in her homeland, Eva was at once a saint and a villain. Evita is a full-scale modern opera teeming with soaring choruses, delicate arias and exuberant Latin, pop, rock, and jazz-influenced tunes that include the hauntingly beautiful, “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina.” This legendary musical is a total triumph, an unparalleled fusion of music and drama, not to be missed. Date: Saturday, October 22 Time: 8:00 PM Price: $41.00 per person Deadline: Monday, October 10 Make your check payable to The Arts Center. Your check is your reservation. Only patrons with disabilities will receive seating preferences. There are no exchanges or refunds, and there are limited reservations.

Arts Center Tickets______ Arts Center tickets are available for the production of A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens’ tight-fisted, ill-tempered, Christmas-bashing curmudgeon returns in this holiday classic adapted for the stage by best-selling novelist and playwright John Jakes. Concerned only with making money, Scrooge bemoans those merrymaking fools who blithely celebrate Christmas. So, the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future succeed in showing him the error of his ways. Gloriously reformed and eager to spread his newfound holiday cheer, Scrooge sends a Christmas turkey to his long-suffering clerk and assists his crippled son. Regarded as one of the best dramatizations of the beloved novel, Jakes’ popular rendition of A Christmas Carol is a holiday treat for the whole family. This pull-out-all-the-stops production, featuring breathtaking scenery, period costumes and spectacular special effects, will knock your socks off the mantle. “God bless us, everyone!” Date: Sunday, December 4 Time: 2:00 PM Price: $28.00 per person Deadline: Monday, November 21 Make your check payable to The Arts Center. Your check is your reservation. Only patrons with disabilities will receive seating preferences. There are no exchanges or refunds.

AARP Driver Safety Class__Back by popular demand, the HHP AARP Coordinators will present the AARP Driver Safety Class. The course will review rules of the road, accident prevention, and overcoming the effects of aging on driving performance. It is recommended for drivers age 50 and over. Completion of the course entitles drivers to a three-year discount on their automobile insurance premiums. Dates: Wed & Thurs, September 21 & 22 YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS Time: 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM Place: Plantation House Fee: $10.00 per person Deadline: Monday, September 19 Note: There will be no lunch break, so it is recommended that you bring a light snack.

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Gone are the Dog Days of Summer!___________________ by Gary Turner

You’re reading this in September but I’m writing it in August and am pleased to announce that, after a few hotter-than-usual months and poor fishing in our ponds, the Bass are on the bite again! For the last two days it has only taken about a dozen casts to land my first five fish.

After a weather front moves through and the temperatures drop even slightly, the Largemouth Bass start searching for food. Since these creatures are ambush style hunters, you will find them very close to the shore looking for an easy meal of smaller fish, frogs, or large insects.

During my exploratory casts with a surface lure, only casts and retrieves within 2 -3 feet from shore produced strikes. I mention this because inexperienced fishermen tend to cast to the middle of the ponds thinking big fish MUST live in deeper water. At our recent Kids Kamp, our Fishing Club provided a fishing experience for two sessions on Monday and Wednesdays. Almost every session turned into a casting contest to see who could throw it the furthest into the pond. Besides creating a lot of tangles, that practice didn’t produce any fish. Those that heeded the advice to fish closer to the shore were rewarded with an occasional Bass, Catfish or Bream, even during the “Dog Days.”

Our ponds are basically slope sided drainage ponds with the deepest part about six to eight feet deep. There is no natural “cover” in them for infant fish to take refuse, so they tend to hang around the shallows and hide in some moss or long grass that has fallen into the water. This is also where insects can be found that is their primary diet until they can grow to a size that lets them become predators of other smaller species. You can often observe a commotion on the water’s surface and see small fish jumping to evade something chasing them. This usually ends in the smaller fish being eaten by the larger one.

So with all this knowledge, let’s catch some fish!

This time of year is excellent to use surface lures, which is by far one of the most exciting forms of Bass fishing. A cast close to the bank will often bring a strike as soon as the lure hits the water. If not, a few quick jerks of the rod will produce a loud popping or gurgle sound often made by frogs or injured fish. Don’t be afraid to work the lure all the way back to your feet before you pick it up for another cast. Fish will follow it to the bank and for fear of losing it, strike just as they think it may be moving onshore. The key to setting the hook and not losing fish is to hesitate slightly before you strike. This allows the fish to take the lure and turn slightly to run with it, thus creating a better hook set. An immediate strike will most often result in jerking the lure right out of the mouth and missing the fish. As water cools, it becomes clearer, and you may see the fish move to strike the lure or just see the eruption of the water as they take it. If you miss strikes, remember to hesitate before setting the hook.

The new “hot” lure this year on the Bass Pro Tour is the soft plastic frog. The trailing legs are curved and when it moves forward the legs appear to be swimming. But the old standby is still the popping lure with a small feather attached to the rear treble hooks. It is best fished tied directly to the line without the use of a snap swivel that can affect the natural look of the lure. Vary the retrieve from steady to stop and go until you find what seems to trigger the strike. My personal favorite is “Bill Dance’s Excalibur Popn’ Pop.”

If surface lures are not your thing, then use crank bait that imitates a small fish or aquatic creature. They work nicely but may pick up more moss or weeds on the return. A floating or “countdown” “Mirror lure” of 2-3 inches is excellent for our ponds. When retrieved with a steady action, it will dive and vibrate like a wounded minnow.

Then there are the lures fished on the bottom, such as plastic worms, lizards and salamanders. Due to our mossy conditions these often pick up debris that restricts the effectiveness of the lure.

One way to help prevent this is to use a “Carolina style” rig. This puts a sliding weight above a swivel, and then about 12-18” of line with

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the lure tied directly to an offset worm hook. When retrieved in 3-4’ jumps the weight touches the bottoms and the lure imparts a life-like action of twists and slow sinking until the next jump as you retrieve. This also keeps it above any debris on the bottom. Fish will most likely strike the lure as it settles down. You will feel a twitch or tap and must strike quickly before they spit it out. A fairly tight line is a must when fishing this style of lure. If the swivel isn’t used and the sliding weight can move all the way down to the lure, it’s most often referred to as a “Texas rig.”

Line Art of Carolina Rig There are literally thousands of different lures

you can choose from, but with the three just noted you will most likely catch fish. Remember to wash your hands after applying any sunscreen or insect repellent since fish use three senses to feed – sight, sound and smell! You can even go so far as using an artificial fish scent on your lures.

More fish are lost from poor knot tying than from poor hook set. If you only want to learn one knot and use it all the time, then I suggest the “Improved Clinch” knot shown below. Anytime you tie and knot in monofilament line be sure to dampen it before you pull it tight. Friction on a dry line will weaken it tremendously.

Get out and fish our ponds, there are some monsters waiting to be caught and this is a good time of the year to do it. If you have never experienced a surface strike from a Largemouth Bass, you are in for a real treat!

If you have any questions about tackle or techniques, just call me at 342-3254.

The Fishing Club is dedicated to improving Plantation fishing areas and promoting / teaching fishing skills to all Plantation residents. We actively support and participate in the Plantation’s KIDS KAMP, the Kids Fishing Tournament, and Camp Leo in Sea Pines. The Fishing Club is open to all residents. We meet for a potluck dinner and guest speaker every 4th Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the Plantation House. We also plan fishing trips several times a year to various locations.

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