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Inside Plantation Living: POA Board Report President’s Report……..…… 2 General Manager’s Report.. 3 POA Information 2002 Hurricane Brochure… 15 Are Your Prepared?…..….... 6 August Calendar…………..… 10 Colorful Garden Contest….. 1 Crime Prevention Tips...… 7 Meet Shift Commanders…. 8 Nature Notes…………………. 5 Clubs The Avid Gardeners……..…. 13 Big Wheelers Club…..……… 13 Bridge Winners………………. 14 Cheers by the Sound………. 13 Craft Group……………………. 12 55+ Singles Group…………. 14 Farmers Club……….………… 12 Fishing Club…………………… 11 HHP Women’s Club………… 14 Movie Club…………………….. 13 Newcomers Club…………….. 13 Scrapbookers Club…………. 13 Tennis Social Club…………. 13 TGIF Grillers……….…………. 14 Woodcarvers………………….. 12 Yacht Club…………………….. 12 Recreation Activities Evening Cardio Splash…….. 20 Hatha Yoga………………....… 19 KIDS KAMP 2002…..……..… 20 Music & Sunset……....……… 19 Pilates…………………………… 20 Spring Lake Pool………..….. 21 Water Aerobics……....……… 19 Feature Article…………………. 22 The 2002 HHP Hurricane Brochure is included in

this issue. Please use the checklists to prepare your

household for all possibilities.

The 2002 Most Colorful Gardens Despite the long-term drought and then the recent downpours, the

Covenants Committee successfully identified HHP’s two most colorful gardens for 2002. COLOR – as seen from the roadway – was the primary criteria for this year’s contest.

In the Patio Lot category, the winner is 18 Savannah Trail, owned by Sue and Stan Goodboy and eagerly planted and maintained by Stan. Beneath the Empress Palm and Wax Myrtle, their shade garden contains a plethora of Coleus, Holly Ferns, and Hostas, accented with driftwood and a birdbath – a visual feast. The entryway is awash with a colorful assortment of Begonias, Hibiscus, Gardenias, Camellias, and variegated Liriope, framed by Dwarf Yaupon Holly and split-leaf Philodendrons.

In the Full-Size Lot category, the winner is 38 Deerfield Road, owned, planted, and lovingly maintained by Patty and Charles Arnold. The large, well-established perennial and annual bed in the front provides lots of color throughout the year. This colorful display, anchored by a Sago Palm, Crepe Myrtle, and Snowball Hollies, includes Society Garlic, Purple Grasses, Cone Flowers, Black-eyed Susan, Pentas, Purple Salvia, Marigolds, Cannas, and Petunias, with Lava Rocks incorporated throughout. The rock garden entryway includes a charming birdbath, Geraniums, Petunias, and a Cacti display.

The Covenants Committee wants to convey their congratulations to all the nominees for this year’s Most Colorful Garden contest. Although the gardens were a delight to view, the Committee most enjoyed meeting the friendly and enthusiastic people who love their gardens.

The winners will enjoy an evening at one of two local restaurants – Red Fish on Palmetto Bay Road and Charley’s Crab on Squire Pope Road. The winners received their congratulations and prizes on July 4th during HHP’s Community Celebration Day.

Winners – 2002 Most Colorful Garden Contest 18 Savannah Trail

Sue & Stan Goodboy 38 Deerfield Road

Patty & Charles Arnold

Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 16/Issue 7 – July 15, 2002

– July 2002 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 Terry Conway Vice President Guy Bettarelli Secretary/Treasurer Frank Wilcher Members Charles Cherrix Jackie Cordray Mary Goodrich Merry Harlacher Maryjean Herberger Benedict Letizia Mary Ann Strayer Tom Teal

POA Staff General Manager Peter Kristian Dir, Activities Arlene Reisner Dir, Administration Todd Lindstrom Dir, Comm Relations Dick Wirth Dir, Maintenance John Ehlers Dir, Security Art Benoit Communications Linda Helgerson 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 Mgr’s Office Ext. 233 Maintenance Ext. 241 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______________Hilton Head Plantation continues to be an interesting place to live.

Your Board of Directors continues with a busy schedule of meetings and events dedicated to making your neighborhood the premier place to live on Hilton Head Island.

Some highlights of the past month and the Board Meeting: • Rumble strips have been installed, as an experiment, on the

outbound lane approaching the Cypress Gate. Security staff has already reported that the strips seem to be doing the job of reminding us to slow down as we approach that potentially dangerous area. We will continue to monitor this installation.

• Our General Manager, Peter Kristian, has been the recipient of two honors in the past month. First, he was appointed to the Town of Hilton Head’s Zoning Appeals Board, giving us great visibility in Town Hall. Second, he was one of the first nine community managers to receive the Community Association Institute’s (CAI) certification as a Large-Scale Community Manager Specialist. This certification is based on advanced coursework, years of service, national presentations, and articles written in national publications.

• During the past year, your Board of Directors has been examining our disaster recovery program. We believe that we have found a tool to further enhance our recovery efforts after a major storm event. At the annual meeting, one of our property owners asked a question regarding the existence of a bank line of credit that could be utilized in the time period immediately following a catastrophic storm. While we are covered by insurance on all insurable infrastructures, we believe that it will be necessary to obtain outside short-term funding to get your Plantation cleared and back in operation as soon as possible after one of these truly catastrophic events. Other communities comparable to ours have in place lines of credit in the amounts of $3-4 million that they can call on to pay for immediate needs, such as clearing roads, repairing buildings and storm water systems, etc. Accordingly over the next several months, the Finance Committee will be developing a policy for implementation and utilization of such extraordinary borrowing power. I have asked that any resulting policy be very tightly defined to limit its use to very specific, identifiable catastrophic occurrences. After we have gathered the appropriate information on this topic, we will make a presentation to the community at a Coffee with Peter session. After you examine the information, please let us know what you think.

• At our last meeting, the Board of Directors appointed Merry Harlacher to fill the remainder of the Board term created by the passing of Dick Stoll. We welcome Merry to the Board and look forward to working with him. Additionally, I was elected by the Board to fill Dick’s un-expired term as your President, and Guy Bettarelli was elected to fill the remainder of my term as Vice-President. For the time being, Frank Wilcher will serve as the POA’s Treasurer/Secretary.

Terry Conway

POA Information July 2002 –


General Manager’s Report_________

Hurricanes Please note the Hurricane Preparedness brochure on pages 15-18. This

section is meant for you to remove and retain for reference. Please note that an additional westbound lane on Route 278 will be opened during a mandatory evacuation. This important change is described in detail in the brochure. If you have mapped out a different evacuation route for your household, you must leave before the Governor calls a mandatory evacuation; otherwise, you will be forced to use the predetermined evacuation routes.

Hurricane Shutters – Those who have ARB-approved Hurricane shutters may install them when the local government issues a Hurricane Watch for our area. Hurricane shutters may not be installed and left on the structure for the entire Hurricane season. Hurricane shutters must be removed as soon as possible after a storm and when re-entry into the Plantation is permitted.

Re-entry – Only residents/property owners will be allow to return to the Island and the Plantation after emergency management officials deem that it is safe. To that end, you will need to provide proof of residency with a valid driver’s license with your HHP address or your HHP Photo ID card.

Extensive information regarding hurricane preparedness can also be found on our web page. Click on the Security button on the left side of the screen and then click on Hurricane Preparedness. The Plantation’s Hurricane Re-Entry Hotline is 1-877-264-5267 and is included in the Hurricane brochure. ARB Guidelines

The Plantation’s Architectural Review Board (ARB) is conducting its bi- annual review of the Association’s ARB Guidelines that include, among many other items, the procedures for new construction, additions to your home, and for changing the exterior color of your home. The ARB is soliciting residents’ comments on the existing guidelines found on our website. If you would like to comment to the ARB, call Dick Wirth at the POA Service Center at 681-8800, Ext 230, email him at [email protected], or jot down and send your thoughts to Dick at the POA Service Center. We appreciate your input. Coffee with Peter

Our next Coffee – or should we call this one a Tea? – is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 4:00 PM, at the Plantation House. In addition to our usual updates, the POA’s Director of Administration, Todd Lindstrom, will give a mid-year financial report, and representatives from PSD#1 will be on hand to talk about water conservation. These informal gatherings are a great way to keep abreast of Plantation happenings. I look forward to seeing you there. Our Four-Legged Friends

School’s out, the children are playing, and it’s easier for our pets to get out of the house for a romp too. But there are cars on the roads, alligators in the lagoons, and multiple ways for your pets to get hurt or lost. Make sure your pet has a collar with an ID tag and register your pet at the POA Service Center. If you find or lose an animal, call Security at 681-2459. Do the right thing for your pet.

A Symbiotic Solution For some time, residents have

expressed concern about the irrigation pond at the corner of High Bluff and Oyster Reef. The Oyster Reef Golf Course owns this pond, and the effluent water stored there is used to irrigate the golf course. The use of effluent or reclaimed water for golf course irrigation is recycling at its best and an excellent way to conserve water. However, as with many good ides, there are downsides. Effluent water can become a tad aromatic and discolored. The water is processed by PSD#1 and is not released until it meets certain stringent specifications established by DHEC; however, it is still effluent water.

Last year as a courtesy to Oyster Reef Golf, we had the pond evaluated to see what could be done to address the aroma and discoloration. The recommendation was to install a fountain-type aerator to circulate the water and to add oxygen to the water at an estimated cost of more than $7,000. Oyster Reef, like other golf courses in the area, is watching every dollar, due to the highly competitive market and the recent economic downturn. It became apparent that this project was going to take a group effort.

The POA has installed several aerators in problem lakes and lagoons to address water-quality issues and to keep the prospect of fish kills to a minimum. We also have a regular program that replaces aging aerators. The POA loaned Oyster Reef Golf an aging aerator that we keep as a backup in case one of our aerators fails prematurely. The residents in proximity to the pond came up with the funds to pay for running the electrical service to the aerator, and Oyster Reef Golf agreed to pay for the electricity to run the aerator.

– July 2002 POA Information


Continued from page 3… Although this is not a perfect solution, since the aerator that was installed is a bubbling aerator and not a plume aerator as recommended, we are hopeful that this group solution will address some issues associated with this pond. Things that Slither

Our beautiful Island is home to an abundance of wildlife and among them are some critters that can inflict serious harm. Snakes are on the top of this list and should be treated with respect. Although most indigenous snakes are not harmful, we do have our share of the poisonous variety. Please be mindful of these critters when you are out doing yard work, visiting our parks, or using our Leisure Paths. Most snakes will move away from humans and will only attack if threatened. If you are bitten, seek medical attention immediately. Summer Concert

Back by popular demand, The Headliners will be entertaining us on Monday, July 22, 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Plantation House Parking area. An area of the parking lot will be cleared for dancing so bring something to sit on, your picnic basket, and get ready for some wonderful entertainment.

Passing on the Tradition A wonderful thing about Hilton

Head Plantation is the age diversity and the way we have fostered that diversity into strength. To that end, it is terrific to see members of the Fishing Club out teaching our young Kampers how to fish. Through the Club’s volunteer efforts, a time-honored tradition is being passed on to the next generation.

Betty MacDonald Betty MacDonald, a long-time friend of Whooping Crane Pond

Conservancy, died Saturday, June 22nd. If you visit Whooping Crane Pond Conservancy, the first thing you see is the Betty MacDonald Path. No one gave more time and effort to the Conservancy. She was among the original group in 1979 that understood the importance of the Conservancy as a place for the enjoyment of residents and for the preservation of the Plantation’s beautiful natural resources. Betty chaired the Conservancy Committee, a part of Hilton Head Land Trust, with day-to-day diligence for more than 20 years. We will always be grateful to this beautiful lady for her love of and dedication to the Conservancy, making certain it would always be here.

Projects Bike Gate – The bike gate at our main entrance is scheduled for replacement to meet current safety requirements and will be enhanced with additional sections of split rail fencing. Once the new gate is installed, we will inform you of any changes in the code used to open the gate. Leisure Path Resurfacing – Now that our road-resurfacing project is almost finished for this season, crews will be out replacing damaged sections of our Leisure Path system at several locations within the Plantation. Rumble Strips -- As an experiment, rumble strips have been installed on the exit lane at Cypress Gate. The Security Committee – responding to several complaints about motorists speeding up as they exit the Plantation – prompted the move. If the new devices are successful in slowing traffic down, they will also be installed at the exit to the Main Gate. Several other Plantations use cobblestones to slow traffic. The rumble strips are far less costly and will indicate the effectiveness of such a technique here. Your feedback is welcome. Call in your comments to the Board of Directors Hotline, 681-8800, Ext. 8, email your comments from our website (click the “Contact US” button, then click on Security, and follow the directions), or mail/deliver your comments to the POA Service Center. New Carpet – New carpet will be installed on the lower floor and staircase of Plantation House in August. Check with Chrissy Rucker or Arlene Reisner regarding scheduling during this period. Spring Lake Outfall – Replacement of the control structure that runs underneath Seabrook Drive will occur after the Hurricane season has concluded. This project will close Seabrook Drive between the “Y” intersection and Carma Court for a brief period of time. We will provide more details as this project get closer at hand. Mosquito Control – This is a particularly bad year for mosquitoes and our maintenance provider, Ocean Woods, is treating the Plantation weekly for these pests. These efforts are augmented by the County’s aerial spraying program, both of which take place in the early morning hours.

Bouncing Rooftops When driving on the Plantation’s roadways, please keep your radio, CD

player, and tape deck at a reasonable level. Sound travels and, although some may enjoy their favorite recording artist at a decibel level just below the sound barrier, others may not. The car’s bouncing rooftop is a sure sign that your music is TOO LOUD. We ask parents to emphasize this important issue with the young drivers in your family.

Stay Safe. Peter Kristian



Nature Notes: The Loggerhead Turtle____

The season for loggerhead turtles nesting is in full swing. In 1999 the turtles laid a record 218 nests, and they seem to be matching that record year again. The loggerhead often chooses Pine Island, part of HHP near Dolphin Head, for nesting.

There are five species of sea turtles in the world. The one most common on our coast is the loggerhead turtle. It gets its name from the very large head. It averages 30-45 inches long, weighs 170-300 lbs., and can live 80 years.

All turtles are cold-blooded reptiles. They lay eggs, and have a hard shell and beak instead of teeth. Sea turtles breathe air. When they are active, they must come up for air every 5 to 15 minutes, but when turtles sleep, their metabolism slows and they can stay submerged up to three hours. Sea turtles eat fish, shellfish and can even crack welks with their powerful beaks. Jellyfish are their favorite food. A carelessly discarded plastic bag that gets into the ocean looks to a turtle very much like a jellyfish and, if eaten, can choke the turtle to death. The sea turtle's legs are more like flippers, with only two claws, while most of the land and fresh water turtles have a full set of claws. Loggerhead turtles can swim up to 25 mph with these big flippers.

Nesting season for the loggerhead turtle begins in early May and ends in mid-August. When the turtles reach maturity, which is 1-20 years, they swim to the area where they were born. The female lies offshore during the day and waits for the quiet of night before she starts her crawl. She pulls her huge body across the beach to the area above the high tide line. During her crawl up the beach, it is critical that noise or lights on the shore do not distract her. If she is disturbed, she will turn back to the ocean and not return for a couple of weeks with fresh eggs, and one nesting time is lost. The tracks where she has crawled resemble a set of small tank tracks, which are made by her flippers digging into the sand as she moves.

When she reaches a site she feels is right, she clears the area and uses her back flippers to dig a hole that is about 18 inches deep, 10 inches wide, and shaped like a light bulb. Here she will lay from 55-230 eggs--the average is 120. They look very much like a ping-pong ball in size and color. The difference is that they are soft so that when they drop into the hole they don't break. As she lays her eggs, you will see tears forming in her eyes. These aren't sentimental "tears," they clear the salt water from her eyes. After laying her eggs, she covers the hole and then lifts her body and drops it repeatedly over the area to compact the sand. When she has finished, the exact nest site will be hard to find. Only the tracks are obvious. The whole process usually takes about two hours. She crawls back to sea - her job done for the night. She will return to the shore to lay eggs two to six times at two-week intervals during the nesting season.

The nest site remains quiet until baby turtles begin to hatch 45-60 days later. The temperature in the nest determines the sex of the turtle. If the temperature is above 86o F, the young will be female. If the temperature is

below 82o F, they will be male. After hatching, they will remain under the sand for several days while their shell hardens and they flatten out. One evening, well after dark, they start rumbling in the nest and crawl to the surface. Again, it is critical not to have distracting lights on shore. The turtles, by nature, will crawl down the slope and toward the glistening lights on the ocean surface. They scurry to the water hoping to evade the ghost crabs, raccoons, gulls, and other predators. After reaching the water, they find more predators as they swim to the Gulf Stream, which is 60-70 miles off shore. Here they hide in the Sargasso Grass where they find food and protection. Only one in ten thousand survives to maturity! By the time they are 10-15 years old, they reach the Azores off of the coast of Africa. Then they swim with the prevailing currents back to the US Atlantic coast. The male never comes to shore, and the female comes to shore only every two to three years to lay eggs.

We have made changes to help them survive. Shrimp boats over 25 feet long are required to have a TED (Turtle Excluder/Trawling Efficiency Devices) in their shrimp nets that allows the turtles to escape if they are swept into the nets. In many of their nesting areas, including Hilton Head, people patrol the beaches every morning during nesting season to identify nesting sites and help protect them. If the nest is going to be covered by high tide water, they carefully dig up the eggs and place them in another hole further up the beach. Residents are required by town ordinance to turn off beachfront lights by 10:00 PM. Such actions are necessary if we are to save these wonderful creatures.

-- Mary Bess Mulhollan



Coffee with Peter

Date: Thurs, July 25 Time: 4:00 PM Place: Plantation House

** NOTICE **

These buildings will be closed for maintenance:

PH Aug 22-30 SLP Aug 27-29 DH Aug 26-28

At Y Intersections…

Are You Prepared?___________________

Yes, we live in Paradise, but we may someday have to suffer the consequences. With input from the Security Committee, the Communications Committee applied its collective talents to prepare this year’s hurricane brochure for all HHP residents. Attached as a centerfold in this issue of Plantation Living, the 2002 HHP Hurricane Evacuation Information brochure provides all the hurricane information you will need to know and pre-evacuation checklists for your use. Remove the brochure from this issue, use the checklist items as you prepare, and in case of an evacuation please take the brochure with you when you depart. The Security Department has also published its hurricane information on our website, so you can also download or print it.

Alas, after printing the brochure, we learned of an additional piece of information you should have… When a Hurricane Watch is issued, you may install hurricane shutters and board up windows and doors.

The Beaufort County Emergency Management Services (EMS) produced this map of the local evacuation routes.



Crime Prevention Tips________________ Let’s make our neighborhoods safer. Considering our busy

lifestyles, it is sometimes difficult to be as neighborly as we would like. Becoming familiar with the neighborhood and being aware of your community’s habits is one of the best ways to prevent crime. With the warm weather, residents are reminded to secure their homes whether they are away or in their homes.

The following crime prevention tips are offered for the safety of your family and neighbors: • Exchange work and vacation schedules with a neighbor you trust so

you can keep an eye on each other’s home. • Never inform someone else about your neighbor’s lifestyle or

whereabouts. • Report any non-working security lights to the Maintenance or Security

Departments immediately. • Make sure your house number is clearly visible from the street to help

emergency vehicles locate your home efficiently. • Install a peephole in all entry doors or always look out a window

before opening any door. • Do not include your address in a classified ad or announce vacation

plans in the local newspaper. • Photograph or videotape the contents of your home, writing down

serial numbers and values of your priceless possessions. Place these materials in a safe deposit box.

• Teach your children safety rules about answering the phone and the door and how to exit the home in case of a fire.

• Don’t give any information to “wrong number” callers. Always ask what number they were dialing.

• Make sure all downstairs doors and windows are closed and locked when you are not at home and when you retire for the evening. Draw window shades and curtains if possible.

• Do not leave any valuables such as pocketbooks, wallets, jewelry, or electronics on tables, counters, or open areas that can be easily seen through windows or doors.

• If you observe or hear what you believe to be suspicious activity, contact the Security Department immediately and report your concerns.

• Get to know your neighbors and keep a check on each other's homes.

• Prearrange to have mail and newspaper delivery stopped or picked up, reducing any signs that you are away.

• Advise the Security Department when you are away or on vacation so we may conduct vacation checks of your home. Pick up a Form at either gate, complete it, and return it to the gate when you depart.

• Use alarm systems and timers for your lights. Check out the security information on our website. Next month, I will

have some more crime prevention tips for you. Let me know if you have comments or suggestions. Have a safe and secure summer.

-- Art Benoit, Director of Security

It Must be Summer!



Board of Directors’ HOTLINE 681-8800 Extension 8

HHP BULLETIN BOARDS ARE USED FOR…

• POA Meetings • Special Events • Emergency

Announcements • Meeting

Cancellations • Club Meetings

when information is missed or incorrect on HHP’s website or in Plantation Living.

BICYCLE BELLS

Bicycle bells are available at the POA Service Center for $2.00. Sound the bell on the Leisure Paths to warn others.

Meet the Shift Commanders___________ Over the past several months, we have seen many new faces in the

Security Department. Assuring a smooth transition and appropriate training of these new Security Officers is the responsibility of the Shift Commanders. Like any middle manager, our Plantation’s three Shift Commanders, with the rank of Sergeant, apply the strategies, directions, and information from their superiors – Lieutenant Don Lagomarsino and Chief Art Benoit – by communicating the specific tasks, providing on-the-job training, and determining the work schedules for their Security Officers.

Shift Commanders are responsible for providing supervision, leadership, and training for all personnel assigned to their shift. Sergeant Susan Haupt runs the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift. Sergeant Dick Berman runs the 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM shift. And, Sergeant Warren Gaither runs the 11:00 PM to 7:00 PM shift. Together, these Officers have a long list of duties: 1. Set examples for other Officers to follow 2. Inspire motivation and dedication through tactful, fair, and

impartial leadership 3. Prepare weekly work schedules 4. Implement training sessions until all Officers have mastered the

subject 5. Train all new Officers assigned to the shift 6. Review all shift paperwork for accuracy and completeness prior to

submission to the Lieutenant 7. Conduct inspections and brief the Officers prior to their assuming

duties 8. Ensure adequate equipment and supplies are available for Officer

to perform their duties 9. Act for the Chief and/or the Lieutenant in their absence 10. Recognize Officers who are doing exceptional work with praise and

encouragement 11. Conversely, counsel and/or reprimand Officers who do not

maintain departmental standards 12. Ensure that all Officers comply with the Security Department’s

standard operating procedures and with the POA’s regulations 13. Ensure that all Officers are certified with SLED and are CPR and

AED qualified 14. Submit completed time sheets, leave and sick request forms to the

Lieutenant 15. Prepare and submit annual performance evaluations for all Officers

assigned to the shift 16. Keep chain of command informed of all events that occur on the

shift 17. Ensure Bulletin Board announcements are current and complete 18. Ensure that all Officers are properly outfitted with required

equipment



19. Ensure that all Officers are at their designated posts on time, that all posts are filled, and that the duty areas clean, including gate houses and patrol vehicles

20. Ensure that all equipment is accounted for and in good working condition

21. Ensure that all Officers read and understand the paperwork generated by the Security Department, including incident reports, directives, work schedules, etc.

Originally from Towson, MD, Susan Haupt moved to the Island in 1992 and came to work at Hilton Head Plantation in 1994 from Shipyard Plantation with Chief Benoit. A mother of three – Ashley 14, a rising freshman at Hilton Head High School; Kelley 8, a student at St. Francis of the Sea School; and Matthew, who will be two in September – Susan appreciates the stability of her job, receiving a paycheck every two weeks. Susan lives in Bluffton, and her parents live in the

Plantation.

Dick Berman received his law degree from Boston University and practiced law in Marblehead, MA for twelve years. Leaving that profession, Dick then received a 100-T Masters License from the US Coast Guard and arrived at Hilton Head Island in 1987 on a sailboat delivery. In 1990, Dick moved to the Island, lived on a boat in Skull Creek, and worked as a security officer at Windmill Harbor. Dick met Art Benoit, his firearms

instructor, during this timeframe and later joined this Plantation’s Security Department in 2001. Dick is happily married to Siobhan, lives in the Plantation, and enjoys his two dogs – Born, a Boykin Spaniel, and Tallulah, a Bassett Hound.

Warren Gaither, from Winnsboro, SC, had a 22-year career with the Marine Corps where he met his wife, Diane, at Parris Island. As the former Operations Chief for the MC Recruiting Depot at Parris Island in charge of the MPs, Warren reported to Don Lagomarsino, who then recruited Warren for this Plantation in 1999. Warren and Diane, who is currently completing college at Parks College, have two sons: Keith 22, a computer wiz, and Joshua 18, a Beaufort High School graduate this year

and holder of the school’s record of 6’8” in high jumping. Warren enjoys fishing and shrimping, and has served as Deacon in his church, the Family Worship Center in Yemassee, for three years.

MAINTAIN YOUR ROOF

• Clean off the Pine Straw & Debris

• Remove Discoloration

• Repair Roof with SAME Color and Style Shingle

• Maintain Gutters & Down Spouts

YOUR ADDRESSNUMBERS must be…

• At least 4” high x ½” wide

• Made of reflective material and in contrasting color

• Clearly visible & legible from the road

• Posted on your property & within 20 feet of the road



August Calendar_________________________________

SUN -4- NO EVENTS

-11- NO EVENTS

-18- NO EVENTS

-25- DH 5:30 pm COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD

MON

-5- PH 8:30 am PILATES 10 am ARTISTS 6 pm HATHA YOGA SLP 7 pm WOODCARVERS POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

-12- PH 8:30 am PILATES 10 am ARTISTS 6 pm HATHA YOGA SLP 7 pm WOODCARVERS DH 11 am RIBAUT DRC POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

-19- PH 8:30 am PILATES 10 am ARTISTS 10:15 am PH DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6 pm HATHA YOGA SLP 10 am INVESTMENT CLUB 7 pm WOODCARVERS POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

-26- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP 7 pm WOODCARVERS DH ANNUAL CLEANING POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

TUE

-6- PH 10 am ARTISTS 6:00 pm COUPLES DINNER BRIDGE SLP 10 am SL LADIES BRIDGE 3:45 pm TAI CHI

-13- PH 10 am ARTISTS 11:30 am WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON SLP 3:45 pm TAI CHI 6:15 pm COUPLES DINNER BRIDGE

-20- PH 10 am ARTISTS 1 pm BONNIE’S BRIDGE SLP 10 am SL LADIES BRIDGE 3:45 pm TAI CHI

-27- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP ANNUAL CLEANING DH ANNUAL CLEANING

WED

The dates and times of POA activities and

Club events are subject to change.

Changes to this calendar for next month are due by

the 3rd Tuesday of the

month. Call 681-8090.

-7- PH 8:30 am PILATES POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

-14- PH 8:30 am PILATES 7:00 pm SLAMMERS BRIDGE DH 5 pm SCRAPBOOKERS POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

-21- PH 8:30 am PILATES 7 pm MOVIE CLUB DH 9:30 am OYSTER BRIDGE POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

-28- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP ANNUAL CLEANING DH ANNUAL CLEANING POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS 5:30 pm CARDIO SPLASH

THUR

-1- PH 6 pm FARMERS CLUB DINNER SLP 9 am KIDS KAMP 3:45 pm TAI CHI 5:30 pm SL CLUSTER 7 pm MEN’S CARDS DH 12 pm BIG WHEELS 4 pm DH TWILITE GOLF

-8- SLP 9 am CRAFT WORKSHOP 3:45 pm TAI CHI 7 pm MEN’S CARDS DH 9 am YOGA 4 pm DH TWILITE GOLF

-15- PH 10:45 am TENNIS CLUB BD 1 pm BONNIE’S BRIDGE SLP 3:45 pm TAI CHI 7 pm MEN’S CARDS DH 9 am YOGA 12 pm BIG WHEELS 4 pm DH TWILITE GOLF

-22- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP 9 am CRAFT WORKSHOP 1:15 pm BONNIE’S BRIDGE 3:45 pm TAI CHI 7 pm MEN’S CARDS DH 9 am YOGA 4 pm DH TWILITE GOLF

-29- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP ANNUAL CLEANING DH 9 am YOGA 1 pm BONNIE’S BRIDGE 4 pm DH TWILITE GOLF

FRI

-2- PH 12:30 pm MEN’S BRIDGE SLP 9 am KIDS KAMP POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS

-9- PH 10 am PH LADIES BRIDGE SLP 9:30 am AVID GARDENERS BD 12:30 pm MEN’S BRIDGE POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS

-16- SLP 9:30 am AVID GARDENERS 12:30 pm MEN’S BRIDGE POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS

-23- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP 12:30 pm MEN’S BRIDGE DH 6 pm TGIF GRILLERS POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS

-30- PH ANNUAL CLEANING SLP 12:30 pm MEN’S BRIDGE POOL 8:30 am WATER AEROBICS

SAT -3- NO EVENTS

-10- NO EVENTS

-17- SLP TENNIS SOCIAL

-24- NO EVENTS

-31- NO EVENTS

Clubs July 2002 –


Fishing Club__________ Kids Kamp is in full swing. You have probably seen the kids fishing by the Seabrook Lagoon bridge. Member Al Muller is the Captain and has lined up his volunteers for each Monday and Wednesday from 9:00-11:00 am. Stop by, say hello, and watch them fish. They catch largemouth black bass, bluegill, and catfish. An occasional turtle will also get landed and released. The kids develop some great “big one that got away” stories. Last year, there were three poles broken by large carp and one large black drum.

The Fishing Club takes the summer off and will not have a dinner meeting until September 25, 6:00 PM at the Plantation House. These dinners are great for meeting new friends, enjoying a wonderful potluck dinner, listening to a speaker discuss fishing or environmental topics concerning our area. We invite everyone to come join us and sample a great evening. Our annual dues are only $10 per person or $15 for a family. You can contact Richard Austin at 689-6841 (membership) or president Gary Turner at 342-3254. Gary has also volunteered to help anyone who wants to learn about fishing in our Plantation.

Mark your calendars now for the Annual Kids Fishing Tournament on Sunday, October 6th. Last year, we had a great turn out and it proved to be a fun family outing with lots of fish cooperating.

The Club will be stocking Spring Lake with nice-size Blue Catfish in September. We have already stocked it with Bass and Bream this spring. That’s why you will notice the sign at the Lake stating, "catch and release” fishing only.

Several people have asked Club members to note the legal size limits for fish that can be taken in our Plantation. State laws are to be observed when fishing in our waters; however, no fishing license is required. We have arranged to have complete rules & regulations for fishing in our Plantation listed on the back of the fishing map available at the POA office as soon as the current supply is gone. The primary fish caught here and their limits are:

• Red Drum (a.k.a. Spotail & Reds) - 2 fish per day, between 15”-24”

• Sea Trout, (a.k.a. Specs & Speckled Trout) - 10 fish per day, minimum of 13”

• Flounder – 20 fish per day, minimum of 12”

• Largemouth Black Bass – 10 fish per day, 12” minimum

The Clams and Oysters season is closed until September 16, 2002.

The Fishing Club has applied for a permit to develop an oyster bed approximately 115 feet long in Wild Turkey Lagoon. The project would be designed to arrest the current soil erosion along the left bank of the natural inlet and at the same time enhance the environment for the fish that feed and migrate to the area. The Club is working with the POA to apply for the permit from the Office of Ocean Coastal Resource Management (OCRM) that has jurisdiction over establishing oyster projects. If we go ahead with this project, we will be looking for additional volunteers. We will report our progress next month.

Now is the time for you renew your fishing license! If you are 65 or older, you can apply for a FREE Lifetime License at www.dnr.state.sc.us/. Download the form, fill it out, send it in, and in about a week you will receive a lifetime license for hunting, fresh and saltwater fishing, and entrance to wildlife management areas for FREE. Remember to get one for your spouse if he/she is 65 or older.

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Yacht Club___________ Twelve boats with 28 people enjoyed a beautiful weekend at Dataw Island Marina and Bohicket Marina June 14-16. Thanks to Nancy and Don, they enjoyed dinners at the Salt Marsh Grill and the Rosebank Cafe. Rumors that Jimmy Buffet was in the area were never verified but the boaters discussed several of the sightings at length. Paul Capron, Fleet Captain Sail feted Spring Sail Race winners and the support captains and crews at an awards party at Spring Lake. The winners were Bob Walrath, Chuck Fay, Paul Capron, Bill Sharp, and Von Von Hoffmann. Our annual raft-up on the May River will be on July 22nd at 12:30 PM when the tides will be perfect for a shallow wade onto the sand bank. Fried chicken and beverages will be provided at a cost of $6.00 per person. Boaters will be asked to bring the "fixins." Tides will also be in our favor for the Dockside Luncheon in Port Royal on August 15. Expect the usual luscious buffet starting with shrimp and oysters, followed by a roast beef carving station, salads, various casseroles and desserts. Be sure to get your reservation into Vince Coughlin, Fleet Captain Power. If you have a humorous or hair-raising boating story you would like to share with the group, contact Lois Wilkinson with the details. Remember, there are no general meetings in July or August. Enjoy a summer full of safe boating and look for details of our very special September meeting. Check our website: www.hhpyc.org.

Craft Group___________ A young lady came to one of our meetings last month. She stayed and visited with several of our members, looked over the items we were making, asked lots of questions, and, when she was ready to leave, she said, “This is the friendliest group of women. When I entered the Plantation House, I could hear you all talking and laughing, and it sounded as though you were having such a good time. In addition, you are all working hard and making some beautiful items. I’m planning to come back to join you.” Our welcome mat is out to all Plantation residents.

Among the lovely gifts in progress at the last meeting were lace teddy bears filled with potpourri, a beautiful child’s quilt, white baby afghans, several children’s sweaters, and the beginning of some other items that we will tell you about next time.

It’s not too early to add the following dates to your calendar. Our preview party and sale will be Friday, October 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The following day, Saturday, October 5th, is our Annual Sale from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, both at Christ Lutheran Church. All profits are donated to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. Woodcarvers__________

Woodcarvers have many diversified works going – birds, figures, bas-relief, and others. Come spend some time with us. Experience is not a factor; we learn from one another. Days: Every Monday Time: 7:00 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion

Farmers Club_________ Mid-summer begins the “dog days” of the year for members of the Farmers Club. The crops have about all been harvested, many times leaving weeds and grass growing in their places. The overall effect of this situation is a transformation of the area from looking great to looking awful! Compounding the problem is the facts that many of us transplanted Yankees leave this hot, humid area to visit children and old friends back “north.” Suddenly what was a show place turns into a weed patch, drawing critical remarks from onlookers.

To prevent this situation from happening, farmers are asked to make arrangements for neighbors or friends to harvest crops that mature when they are away and to cut down the weeds and grass. Cover crops, such as Crowder Peas, can be planted over the entire plot, choking out the weeds until the owners return. Then they can cut the peas down and plow them into the soil, which adds nutrients for fall crops. Others place a black tarp over the ground that effectively kills the weeds below.

If a plot is deemed to be “unkempt” for very long, a notice is sent advising that if it is not cleaned up in ten days, the Club will do it for you at a nominal fee. Farmers can actually contract with Ocean Woods to cut and till their plots if they wish. Call William Johnson at 812-6474 who cuts and tills a plot for only $35.

There are a few plots available. Call our Plot Coordinator, Dick Bloom, 681-5635. If you have any questions regarding membership, Dick Nelson, 689-5955, will be happy to talk with you. Farmers Dinners resume in September.

Clubs July 2002 –


Movie Club___________

Tortilla Soup Tortilla Soup is a story of three grown sisters trying to cope with – and live with – their father (Hector Elizondo) who has one simple rule: be home for Sunday dinner. Carmen, a successful executive, has just been offered a dream job in Barcelona. Maribel, the baby, is headed for college. Leticia, a prim school teacher… Add to this mix, Hortensia (Raquel Welsh), a flamboyant and flirtatious grandmother and things get even spicier. Movie: Tortilla Soup Rated PG-13 Date: Wednesday, July 17 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Plantation House Questions? Call Kay St. Germain at 689-5550.

Cheers by the Sound____

Cheers by the Sound will not meet during July and August. But, we look forward to seeing all of you once again in September. Have a great summer – wherever you are.

Newcomers Club_______

The Newcomers will not meet in until the third Tuesday night in September. If you are interested in Newcomers, please notify Ron & Peggy McCann at 689-3561, email [email protected]. The Newcomers Board will meet on Tuesday, July 16th at Don & Margie Smith's home, 17 Charlesfort Place, Ribaut Island, 689-6623, email: [email protected].

The Avid Gardeners_____

The Avid Gardeners will meet at the Plantation House on July 19th at 9:30 AM. Following a short business meeting, Carol Guedalia of The Greenery will lead attendees in the making of our own topiaries. The tabletop frames will be stuffed with fig vines and moss.

The Avid Gardeners is a federated garden club. Membership is open to all HHP residents. Please call Patti Peacock at 681-8886 for membership information. Scrapbookers Club_____

Join our new HHP club once a month for scrapbook fun. Bring your own supplies to the Dolphin Head Clubhouse. There’ll be plenty of working space and good company! Date: July 17 & August 14 Time: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Place: Dolphin Head ClubhouseCall Chantal Horup at 682-2273 or Pam Renfrow at 681-7950. Big Wheelers Club______

The Big Wheels Bicycle Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday, 12:00 PM at Dolphin Head every month. Bring a brown bag lunch. Sometimes we bike to a restaurant on the third Thursday, but we decide this during our first Thursday mtg.

Days: 1st & 3rd Thursday Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM Place: Dolphin Head For information, call Kathleen Krizner at 681-2929 or Joan Henry at 689-5649.

Tennis Social Club______ Last month's social was a success. The consensus seems to be that having the refreshments immediately after the tennis is the preferable format. Thanks should be extended to Barbara and Roger Kline for the work they did as co-hosts. The Club welcomes Gary Turner back after his rotator cuff rehab. Lynn Turner, who was interviewed by Plantation Living and quoted verbatim, said, "Whew!" It appears that Gary turned eccentric during therapy, doing things like clicking off TV shows with five minutes remaining and keeping stationery in the refrigerator. He also decided to learn French, but only got far enough to say "Ooh La La" before the start of every sentence. The marriage apparently continues. By the way, no one is scheduled for cuff surgery in July. Anyone interested can get discount coupons in the Pro Shop. In each article beginning next month will be an example of creative writing. For example, onomatopoeia refers to a word that actually mimics the sound. An example is "kerplunk" that one hears when Richard "The Frame" Tardif hits an overhead. Twenty dollars will be awarded to the funniest onomatopoetic single (clean) word submitted to this column. A bonus point will be added if the word is tennis related.

– July 2002 Clubs


Bridge Winners________ SL Ladies Bridge June 4th Winners 1. Roz Kirby 2. Jane Jones 3. Marge Durkin 4. Jane Fink June 18th Winners 1. Flo Thompson 2. Pat Dover 3. Arlene Pindell 4. Hogan Downes SL - 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10 AM. Call Flo Thompson at 689-2279 or Jeanne Napier at 681-1866. PH Ladies Bridge June 14th Winners 1. Flo Thompson 2. Maxine Polhill 3. Roz Kirby 4. Mary Brown PH - 2nd & 4th Friday - 10 AM. Call Billie Hodges at 681-5906 or Olive Faust at 689-5445. Ladies Duplicate Bridge June Winners 1. Hogan Downes & Dolores

Kanski 2. Arlene Pindell & Roz Kirby 3. Beverly Newcomb & Ingrid

Zenker PH - 4th Monday - 10:15 AM. Call Bev Newcomb at 681-6496 or Arlene Pindell at 689-9607. Slammers June Winners 1. Mary Priestman 2. Gloria Campeau 3. Christel Kronenberg 4. Mary Jane Carpenter PH - 2nd Wednesday – 7:00 PM. Call Norita Hopkins at 681-3067 or Rick Perrini at 689-5025.

PH Couples Dinner Bridge June Winners 1. Penny Bailey 2. Frank Fitzgerald 3. Diana Fitzgerald 4. Bob O’Flagherty 5. Beth Curl PH – 1st Tuesday - 6:00 PM. Call Joan Harnishfeger at 681-7229 or Diana/Frank Fitzgerald at 681-6269. TGIF Grillers__________ Start your weekend off right and come join the monthly family cookout at Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Moms or Dads grill and hangout while the children have fun on the playground – a great way for families to meet and get to know each other. Bring drinks and something to grill for your family and a side dish to share with everyone. Napkins, paper plates, utensils, and condiments will be provided

Date: Friday, July 26 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM Place: Dolphin Head ClubhouseNo reservations are needed; just show up. Call Maria Recor 681-4475 (h) or 842-1766 (w). 55+ Single Club_______ Have a fun summer! There are no meetings in July or August. Save Friday, September 27th for our next gathering. Hostesses are needed for that date. Call Sara Dodenhoff at 682-2979 to volunteer. See you in the fall.

HHP Women’s Club_____

The HHP Women's Club opens the 2002-2003 year with its popular salad luncheon at the Plantation House on August 13th, 11:30 AM, with lunch served at 12 Noon. Join us for a delicious lunch and a preview of the exciting programs planned for the coming year. A luncheon reservation is essential so please call Kit Ingram at 681-6192 or Ruth Ellen Dolan at 342-3371. You will be asked to provide either a salad or a dessert for eight people. The cutoff date is 8/6.

We encourage new HHP residents to join the Women's Club and choose from among the many programs. To join, mail a $10.00 check to Ronnie Santoli, 22 Quail Walk Lane. Please include your name, your husband's name (if applicable), phone number, and email address for the directory. Then, you will be eligible to join the popular Island Hoppers. Send this $10.00 check to Shirley Mitchum, 6 Sea Otter Court. The 2002-2003 Island Hoppers trips are: • Sept 4 – Harbour Town

Luncheon Cruise • Oct 4 – Savannah Haunting

Tour & Lunch at Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House.

• Nov 13-14 – Myrtle Beach Overnight

• Jan or Feb – Columbia Historic House & Art Museum Tour

• March – Macon Cherry Blossom Festival

• May – Brunswick Gambling Ship

• June – Annual Picnic


Hilton Head Plantation 2002

Hurricane Evacuation Information NEW FOR 2002: There are THREE lanes departing the Island during a mandatory evacuation. Be advised that if you are in the left-most lane (normally an eastbound lane), you will be required to turn left at Route 46 through Bluffton and Hardeeville and then to I-95 or US-321. See detailed description below.

During a mandatory evacuation, the Cypress Gate will be CLOSED. All HHP traffic MUST exit at the Main Gate. -1- NO ONE will be allowed to turn left onto Rt. 278. -2- IF you want to go SOUTH on I-95 via Hardeeville, you need to start NOW to get into the LEFT lane. If you are not there by the BRIDGE, you will go to I-95 (North or South) via Rt. 278. -3- As the Cross Island Parkway (CIP) joins Rt. 278, there will be lots of lane changing by people from the south end. -4- ALL TRAFFIC must merge into the two westbound lanes from Spanish Wells Road to the Bridge. -5- If you are in one of the two RIGHT-HAND LANES at the Bridge, you will be going to I-95 (North or South) via Rt. 278. You missed your chance to cross over. -6- The SWITCH to the FAR LEFT LANE (normally an eastbound lane) will occur AT THE BRIDGE. -7- At SC-46, all traffic in the EASTBOUND LANE must turn LEFT. These cars will go SOUTH on I-95 at Hardeeville.

-8- At SC-46, all traffic in the two WESTBOUND LANES must go straight to I-95 (North or South).

MORAL: Leave BEFORE it becomes mandatory!


Every Hilton Head Plantation resident should understand and be prepared for an evacuation during the hurricane season. The purpose of this brochure is to assist you before, during, and after an evacuation. Please keep this brochure with you during an evacuation.

Know the Difference… • Hurricane Watch – Hurricane is possible

within 36 hours. • Hurricane Warning – Hurricane is

expected within 24 hours. • Voluntary Evacuation – Evacuation is

recommended but not required. The Cypress Gate is open to traffic.

• Mandatory Evacuation – The Governor has ordered an evacuation. The Cypress Gate is closed by order of Beaufort County Emergency Management (BCEM). Until the Governor rescinds Mandatory Evacuation: • Re-entry onto Hilton Head Island is

prohibited. • Re-entry into Hilton Head Plantation is

prohibited. • All emergency services (ambulance and

fire) cease. • 911 will not be answered.

Storm Categories Category MPH Winds Storm Surge

1 74 – 95 4 – 5 feet

2 96 – 110 6 – 8 feet

3 111 – 130 9 – 12 feet

4 131 – 155 13 – 18 feet

5 > 155 > 18 feet

Weather Web Sites http://www.co.beaufort.SC.US/Emerg_mgt/ http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ http://www.disastersrus.org/ http://WCHS.CSC.noaa.gov/

What to do Now… Prepare your Evacuation Plan. Be certain you have adequate insurance on your home and its contents. This should include Flood Insurance from the federal government through your home insurance carrier. Flood Insurance has a 30-day implementation delay. Photograph or videotape your home and its contents for Insurance purposes. Make copies of family and personal records.

When a Hurricane Watch is Issued… Stay tuned to a local radio or television station for the latest National Weather Service advisories and for special instructions from local and state governments. Check your battery-powered equipment. Your battery-operated radio could be your only source of information, and flashlights will be needed if utility services are interrupted. Buy extra batteries. Keep your car’s gas tank full. Service stations may become inoperable once the storm strikes. Store drinking water in clean bathtubs or in jugs and bottles. The water system may become contaminated or damaged by the storm. Obtain extra prescription medications and medical supplies. During this time, you MAY install ARB-approved Hurricane shutters and board up windows and doors. Windows are broken mainly from wind-driven debris. Wind pressure may break large windows, garage doors and double entry doors. Taping windows does NOT keep the glass from breaking; it merely confines the broken glass. Secure outdoor objects that might become debris. Garbage cans, garden tools, toys, signs, porch furniture, and a number of other harmless items become deadly missiles in hurricane winds.


LEAVE EARLY. We are a low-lying beach area that may be swept by high tides or storm waves. When a voluntary evacuation is recommended, leave the Plantation quickly with a specific plan and a set destination. When a mandatory evacuation is ordered, the Cypress Gate will be closed. At that time, you must exit by the Main Gate and go right onto 278 West with three lanes going over the bridge. The far left lane will turn onto Route 46 to I-95. At this point, expect lengthy delays. Your best bet is to leave during the voluntary phase. BE AWARE that some areas may flood long before the storm arrives. Evacuation is complicated by the fact that the Hilton Head Island area is densely populated and may require evacuation orders to be issued earlier than one day before the storm's arrival. Don't get caught by the hurricane in your car on an open coastal road. If the BCEM advises evacuation of your area, DO SO IMMEDIATELY. Keep your car radio on and listen for further instructions, such as the location of emergency shelters. Because tornadoes are often spawned by hurricanes, be alert for tornado watches and warnings. In case of a tornado warning, seek shelter immediately in an interior bathroom or small hall, preferably below ground level. Learn the local evacuation routes. Trim dead wood from trees around your house. Check for loose rain gutters and down spouts. Listen for weather updates and local information on these stations:

98.3 FM WGCO 98.7 FM WYKZ 106.9 FM WWVV 107.9 FM WLOW

Prepare evacuation supplies.

What To Pack… Prepare to be gone at least 48 hours. Cash and Credit Cards I.D. and Drivers License Insurance policy, Name of Agent, and Telephone Number Inventory of Household Contents Copies of Family & Personal Records Road maps & alternative routes to destination Cell Phone Change of clothing for at least two days Protective clothing & sturdy shoes Prescription medicines & supplies First Aid Kit Bottled water and canned beverages Non-perishable food Can opener Flashlight and extra batteries Portable radio and extra batteries Blankets

When a Hurricane Warning is Issued… Move outdoor objects, such as porch furniture,

grill, garbage cans, hanging plants, etc. into the garage or house. Store drinking water in clean containers and fill

bathtubs with water should the water supply be contaminated. Park extra vehicles in the garage. Leave a message on your answering machine

so that relatives and friends will know when you left and where you are going. Know your answering machine codes so that you can retrieve messages and change the recording. If you have a pool, cover the pump filter. If told to do so, shut off your water, electricity,

and gas. Lock doors and windows before you leave. Complete and drop off the HHP Evacuation

Checkout Form at the gate as you leave. A drive-by drop box will be in place at the gates. Arrange for family members who need extra

assistance. Contact Med Trans, 21 Dillon Road, at 342-3444, or in extreme cases, Beaufort County Dispatch at 341-4720.


Your Pets… Do NOT leave pets behind. Take them with you. • Make arrangements with off-Island friends or

hotel reservations where pets are permitted. • Make certain pets are wearing collars with

current ID. Use adhesive tape and an indelible pen if the ID is not current, and tape the information to the pet’s collar.

• Pack a pet disaster kit in advance, containing: Pet food Food and water bowls Medications Medical Records Motion sickness pills for travel Sturdy leashes and/or pet carrier Current photo in the event of loss Pet bed and toys if space is available

• For birds, reptiles, and small animals, check with your veterinarian.

During the Hurricane… If you stay, government officials, emergency responders, and aide agencies cannot and will not do everything for you. You must take responsibility for yourself and your family by being properly prepared ahead of time. Any residents who stay should expect to be without power, phone, and water for a week or more. • TAKE COVER – Remain indoors during the

hurricane. Blowing debris can injure and kill. Travel is extremely dangerous.

• STORM SURGE – Storm surge is a great dome of water, which sweeps across the coastline near where the hurricane makes landfall. The surge, aided by breaking waves, sweeps everything in its path. This is the most dangerous part of the hurricane.

• FLOODS – Floods brought by the torrential rains of a hurricane are dangerous. Even though hurricanes weaken rapidly as they move inland, the storm can bring 6-12 inches of rain.

• WINDS – For some structures, wind force is sufficient to cause destruction. The greatest threat from hurricane winds is the debris – a deadly barrage of flying missiles such as lawn furniture, signs, roofing, trees, siding, etc.

Re-Entry Information… To obtain current information on storm damage, road conditions, and re-entry instructions, call:

HHPPOA 843/681-8800, Ext 5 Beaufort County EMS 843/341-4600 Hurricane Re-entry # 877/264-5267

If telephone lines are constantly busy, you can check these websites for updated local information:

Hilton Head Plantation POA: www.hiltonheadplantation.comBeaufort County EMS: www.co.beaufort.SC.US/Emerg_mgt

After the Hurricane… If the hurricane hits Hilton Head Island, don’t expect the recovery to be quick or easy. • Evacuees could be kept off the Island for

days - maybe even a week or more so that emergency workers can assess damages.

• State and federal disaster assistance will seldom compensate you for all your losses. In many cases, the assistance will come in the form of a low-interest loan.

• When you are allowed back onto the Island and into the Plantation, it will take time for relief assistance to start, for all utilities to be turned on, and for life to return to normal. Be patient.

• After a storm, be wary of strangers who want to sell you something or do work on your property. Hurricanes bring out con artists and crooks. Follow the recommendations of your insurance company.

• Remove Hurricane shutters as soon as possible after a storm and when re-entry into the Plantation is permitted.

Recreation Activities July 2002 –


Music & Sunset HHP’s Concert Series

Back by popular demand, the July Concert features

The Headliners with your favorite music from the 50s, 60s & 70s.

Date: Monday, July 22 Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Place: Plantation House Parking Lot

Don’t forget to bring your chairs and bug spray!

Hatha Yoga_______________

This program provides health and wholeness of the mind and body through stretches, postures, and breathing techniques. Dates: Monday – 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 Wednesday 7/24, 7/31 Monday – 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 9/9 Wednesday 9/4 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM and 7:15 – 8:15 PM Place: Plantation House Fee: $40.00 per session Sign up with Chrissy at the Plantation House, 681-8090.

Water Aerobics____________

Water Aerobics is the perfect way to get a great workout with the least amount of stress on your body. Certified instructors teach this class. Some equipment is provided. A signed waiver is required.

Days: Mon, Wed, Fri Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Fees: 10 Classes-$30.00, 20 Classes-$50.00, 30 Classes-$65.00 Coupon books (non-refundable & non-transferable) are available at the POA Service Center and the Plantation House.

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KIDS KAMP 2002_________________________________

Enrollment is open to children who will be entering grades K-8 and who are Hilton Head Plantation residents or guests. Based at the Spring Lake Recreation Area, our expansive kamp grounds provide a safe and comfortable environment where kampers can play, learn, and grow together. Children are grouped according to age and grade. Each group’s Counselor Team plans the daily activities according to a weekly theme and the group’s ability. Previous kamp themes include Around the World Week, Mystery Week, It’s Showtime Week, Tropical Island Week, Olympic Week, and Holiday Week. On Wacky Wednesdays, all kampers and staff show off their creativity by dressing according to the theme. On Fridays, the entire kamp comes together for a special event to wrap up the week with an exciting theme activity. Regularly scheduled activities include swimming, arts & crafts, performing arts, field games, and fishing. Cooking, music & nature are also incorporated into group schedules. Counselor to Kamper ratio = 1:10.

KIDS KAMP Registration - You may register at the POA Service Center. Full payment is due at registration. Dates: Week 6: July 15 – July 19

Week 7: July 22 – July 26 Week 8: July 29 – August 2

Days & Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Non-Refundable Deposit: Full Session – $50.00 per child; Weekly – $25.00 per child Applications: Available at the POA Service Center or on HHP’s website Age/Grade Requirements: Children who will enter Kindergarten in the Fall 2002 or who will be five years old by November 1, 2002, to children who will enter eighth grade in the Fall 2002.

Full Season Weekly 1 Child: $400. 1 Child: $75. 2 Children: $700. 2 Children: $140. 3 Children: $800. 3 Children: $200.

Fees

4+ Children: $900. 4+ Children: $250.

KIDS KAMP Refund Policy: The non-refundable deposit will be deducted from all refunds, regardless of when the deposit, partial, or full payment occurs, because this deposit assures a space for your child thus excluding another child. A full refund, less the non-refundable deposit, will be processed within thirty days if the child is withdrawn prior to the start of kamp. Once kamp begins, the refund will be pro-rated based on the child’s attendance at kamp. For KIDS KAMP information, contact Arlene Reisner at 681-8800, Ext 226 or Chrissy Rucker at 681-8090.

Evening Cardio Splash______ Would you like to stop on your way home from a hard day at work and get an energizing, evening workout at Spring Lake Pool? Please join us for these high-energy, aerobic workout classes. July 22 – August 28 (12 classes) Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Place: Spring Lake Pool Fee: $30.00 Sign up with Chrissy at the Plantation House. We need 12 participants per class in order to have the class.

Pilates___________________

The Pilates provides significant aid to people recovering from physical injuries. You’ll work vigorously with no impact on your joints while strengthening, straightening, and stretching. If you are recovering from an illness, you MUST have written authorization from your physician to participate in this program. Dates: July 8 – August 21 (Mon & Wed) Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Place: Plantation House Fee: $70.00 Sign up with Chrissy at the Plantation House.

Recreation Activities July 2002 –


Spring Lake Pool_________________________________

Springtime Lifeguards Hours: Weekends, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (when available) Springtime Pool Hours: Wednesday to Mon: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Tue: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Note: Hours are dependent on the weather. Lap Swimming: Daily, 7:30 - 8:15 AM Water Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Lifeguards may be available only on weekends, so swimmers assume responsibility for their own safety and that of their families. The pool is equipped with a self-locking gate, an emergency telephone, and a first aid kit at the Guard Office. Please report any problem at the pool to Security, 681-2477.

The Department of Health & Environmental Control (DHEC) inspects both our pools, unannounced, to check for fecal contamination and any other violations. If DHEC finds any contamination or infractions, they shut down the pool immediately. The baby pool has its own filtration system to limit exposure to any contamination. Therefore, it is imperative that children under four or who are not completely potty-trained use the baby pool.

Spring Lake Pool Regulations 1. Spring Lake Pool may be used by HHP property owners and their family members, guests, and by tenants

with leases of at least nine months. 2. Spring Lake Pool users must present their Photo ID Card to the pool staff when using the facility. 3. Property owners with Photo ID Cards may bring four (4) guests to the pool. Guests with a HHP Guest Card

may bring two (2) guests to the pool. 4. Spring Lake Pool may not be used for personal profit or commercial purposes. 5. Spring Lake Pool users and their guests must adhere to a proper code of conduct and follow instructions

from the lifeguards. Appropriate conduct and rules include, but are not limited to: • Lifeguard approval of all floatation devices • Using earphones with audio equipment • Placing trash in receptacles • Smoking in designated area only and disposal of butts in appropriate receptacles • Wearing swimwear at all times • Using kickboards in the shallow end only • Showering prior to entering the pool

6. It is the parent’s/guardian’s responsibility to insure that children under age four (4) and not potty-trained use the baby pool. Violators will be asked to either move to the baby pool or leave the facility. Children, not potty-trained, must wear secure-fitting, waterproof swim diapers at all times.

7. The following is prohibited in the Spring Lake Pool enclosure: • Diving in the shallow area (3 – 7 feet) • Bikes, skateboards, or rollerblades • Solo swimming • Running or boisterous, rough play • Changing diapers on deck • Individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Spitting, nose blowing, or individuals with skin, eye, ear, or nasal infections • Individuals with communicable diseases • Animals or pets of any kind • Glass containers

8. When lifeguard ARE on duty, children under 13 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. When NO lifeguards are on duty, children under 16 must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

– July 2002 Feature Article


The Principles of Xeriscaping__________________________

by John Thomas, General Manager Ocean Woods Landscaping Company, Inc.

Xeriscaping, you’ve heard the term. It does not mean what it sounds like – zero landscaping. To many, it conjures up images of a few cacti surrounded by a thousand square feet of various size rocks, heavy on the brown with a touch of green.

Although about 75% of the earth’s surface is covered in water, only a small amount (approximately 3% in rivers, lakes, streams, and polar icecaps) is useable to us without expensive desalinization. Of this fresh ground water, Americans pump an average of 82 billion gallons of it daily. Estimates of total fresh water usage in watering plants (including agriculture) are 50%. Obviously, something has to give, making it incumbent upon us to manage the use of water in our landscaping. The rising cost of water, the increasing restrictions on its use, and indeed basic environmental responsibility dictate that we rethink how we design, construct, and maintain landscapes – before someone else rethinks it for us.

Derived from the Greek word xeros, meaning dry, and landscape, Xeriscaping is defined as the methods and materials that produce a quality landscape while conserving water and pleasing the senses. The term is basically a modern packaging for an old common-sense landscape design – let the site suggest to you what it can best support. For example, group plant materials with like cultural and water requirements together in an area that best suits them, design your irrigation system so as to water each group according to its needs, and employ proper horticultural practices in maintaining what you have created.

Xeriscapes are landscapes that use the known tenets of landscape design, implementation, and maintenance to create landscapes that are water efficient and beautiful. This applies to both new work and the renovation of existing landscapes. There are seven basic principles of Xeriscaping:

1. Careful planning and design 2. Appropriate lawn areas

3. Thorough soil preparation 4. Appropriate grouping of plant materials 5. Effective and efficient water methods 6. Liberal use of mulch on trees, shrubs, and

flower beds 7. Proper landscape maintenance

Planning & Design Good planning requires a thorough site analysis,

including not only the typical features like structures, trees, signs, roads, walks, and which way is north, but also the drainage patterns, cool and shady areas, sunny and hot areas, low and damp areas, topography, etc. Essentially, you need to determine the microclimates within your site so that you can match your plant material and their requirements to the specific area where they will perform their best. By doing so, you have created hydrozones, which are areas on the site that you can irrigate separately according to their specific needs.

A high water use hydrozone would typically contain flower displays, specimen plants usually located at arrival points, and lawn areas. A low water use hydrozone would contain the more drought tolerant plants, such as deep-rooted trees, ornamental grasses, various junipers, and certain native plants.

Appropriate Lawn Areas Turf areas are most often one of the most

dramatic elements of the landscape, defining and focusing the landscape scene in ways difficult to replicate with other plants. Lawns can also be the single largest water consumer of all, and for this reason, care should be taken when designing turf areas by limiting them to the highest impact areas of the landscape. A single defined and well-contoured lawn area that winds itself through bright areas or that leads both the eye and the feet to some desired feature can be much more effective than a broad expanse of turf with no natural termination point. By creating a well-

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defined turf area with crisp curvilinear or rectilinear edges, one limits both the square footage and the water needs while actually improving the look.

Proper Soil Preparation One cannot over emphasize proper soil

conditioning when it comes to minimizing water use. Quality planting soil helps plants form expansive root systems that will be drought resistant. A soil test will dictate what soil amendments are needed, but none is as important when it comes to water and nutrient retention as the use of organic matter, such as peat moss, composted leaves, or cow manure.

Modern science has given us another tool to reduce irrigation requirements on plantings. Hydrophilic polymers, such as Terra Sorb, are extremely helpful in retaining water during periods of drought. They look like salt crystals, but when they are mixed into the soil, they expand voluminously into what resembles chunks of gelatin when watered. They give up moisture slowly to adjacent roots during periods of drought, greatly increasing the water retention of soil in flowerbeds and unirrigated areas.

Plant Selection The range of plant materials used in Xeriscaping

is mostly predetermined by the conditions of the local area, including heat and cold, insects, diseases, soil, salinity, damage by deer and rabbits, etc. but it is also determined by what is aesthetically pleasing to the homeowner. The success is all in how you use the plant materials. For example, if you use moisture-loving plants in an appropriately suited microclimate in your landscape, use soil amendments, and provide irrigation, then you have employed the principles of Xeriscaping are will be successful. If, however, you plant impatiens, lantanas, hydrangeas, and junipers in a single sandy, exposed bed surrounded by an acre of bentgrass and irrigated by a single station of sixty gallons per minute, then you will most certainly be unsuccessful.

Efficient Irrigation

If you do almost nothing else right with the principles of Xeriscaping but you irrigate properly, you will save water. First, water your turf separately from plants. Second, water low-usage plants like lantanas, coreopsis, and juniper less and water hydrangeas and coleus more using different watering stations. Third, and most important, use water-wise drip irrigation on all tree, shrub, and ground cover plant materials that must be irrigated. This one step saves more money and water than any other. A drip irrigation emitter puts out one or two gallons of water per hour exactly where you need it. One can irrigate an entire landscape of plants on one or two drip irrigation stations by altering the number of emitters per plant type. Drip irrigation also decreases diseases, such as fungi, structural rot, and mildew.

Proper Mulching of Plant Beds Up to 75% of water that lands on bare dirt is

lost due to evaporation and runoff. Well-mulched plant beds not only retain water, they also have cooler soil temperatures, reduced weed seed germination, erosion prevention, and are pleasing to the eye. Three to four inches of mulch is usually adequate.

Proper Landscape Maintenance Proper maintenance is comprised of seven

fundamental activities: pruning, feeding, mowing, weed suppression, insect and disease control, cleaning (leaf and debris removal), and watering. These activities are interrelated. The more you fertilize, the more often you have to prune and mow. The more you over water, the more likely you will have disease and insect problems. It can be a vicious cycle. In general, assuming that all other Xeriscape principles are followed, establish a pattern of minimums. Water only enough to prevent prolonged wilt. Fertilize only enough to sustain what is growing. And, add more mulch. These things alone will reduce your mowing, pruning, weeding, and disease and insect control.

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