November 2011

November 2011: Charity Corner - Big Band Swing
Get ready for the event of the year, as Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) and The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) take us back to the swinging ’40s. Inspired by VIM founder Dr. Jack McConnell’s passion for music, the event is a tribute to McConnell’s commitment to…
Mayor Sulka: November 2011
Bluffton Families Inspire International Sports Initiative There is plenty of negativity going around these days, so I thought a “feel good” story might be just the medicine. I met this family over the summer while our son Michael was at football practice at Bluffton High School.…
Mayor Laughlin: November 2011
Land as a Tool At a recent, well-attended town council land acquisition workshop, council members and interested residents discussed the status of and potential use of town-owned land. The Town of Hilton Head currently owns 1,213 acres of land as a result of our long-standing land…
High Spirits November 2011
In the Spirit of Giving: The 13th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Organized by St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Restaurant Thanksgiving Day on Hilton Head Island need not be a lonely day for anyone. All are welcome to share turkey, dressing and…
Thanksgiving 2011
Honey Horn Brined & Smoked Turkey (1) 15-20 Pound Turkey, thawed with giblets removed (1) Gallon Warm Water (1) Pound Kosher Salt (2) Quarts Vegetable Stock (1) Pound Honey Horn Honey (available at Coastal Discovery Museum) (As Needed) Vegetable Oil (1) Can Guinness (2) Cups Hickory Chip, soaked overnight in Guinness Method of…
Taste Of The Season: November 2011
Let the holidays begin! The Lowcountry’ s premier culinary event is the place to be, as you wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s top chefs at the 22nd Annual Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head…
Casey Labow Exclusive
From the Broadway lights of New York City to the mountains of Idaho to the tangled streets of Los Angeles, another young, beautiful and talented star has been cultivated. Casey LaBow is about to be catapulted into the Hollywood sky, overnight, as one of the…
Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900 heritagejewelershhi.com Elegant Jewelry for the Man in your Life Pictured: Movado Watches & Silver Ring and cuff links Go Tri Sports 24A Palmetto Bay Rd. 843.842.4786 This shop is an athlete’s dream – run by athletes. Pick up the latest in biking, running and swimming accessories…
Meet C2's Bachelor of 2012 Nominees
#1: Walter Arlt Age: 32 Occupation: Firefighter Hometown: Long Island, NY What would your friends say your best quality is? My humor and the ability to make everyone laugh. Life is too short not to laugh & smile! What is your greatest accomplishment? My five-year old…
Go Tri Sports: Where you go when you get serious
Go Tri Sports is where you go when you get serious about running, bicycling, swimming, or all three. “Industry-wise we’re known as a multi-sport retailer,” said John Dogger, who owns Go Tri with his wife Dagny. “We focus on all three of those individually, but…
John B. Rush: Trusted Advisor
John Rush thinks he’s boring. OMG! How can you be a financial planner, a student of history, a wealth manager and an insurance rep in the current economy and even think there’s a possibility that you’re in any way even close to being boring? This economy, with its…
Riding Forward: Lawton Stables Introduces New Riding Acadademy
Call it impulse or inspiration, but as she was driving by Lawton Stables to drop her son off at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, Didi Summers decided to make a change. “I’m usually such a cautious person, but this has been a very good thing…
Up to Bat: Batter’s Box delivers year-round training in a cool environment
With the crisp fall air, sunny blue skies, and cool steady winds blowing offshore, there’s no better time to be outdoors swinging a bat and pitching balls in the Lowcountry. But there are only a few more weeks before you’re likely to find yourself with…
Helping Clients Navigate Volatile Financial Markets: Polaris Capital Advisors, LLC
It can be difficult to focus on the future when the immediate reality seems daunting. One glance at the news or the Internet and you receive a stark reminder of the challenging state of the American—and world—economy. In fact, one look at the number of…
Patricia's November 2011 Fashion
Zonta: Gaining Voice in the Community
If you’re trying to decide if you’re optimistic enough to be an Optimist or you’ve been around the on-island/off-island roundabouts often enough to be a Rotarian, consider for a moment Zonta. Clearly not intuitively named, Zonta (a Lakota Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”) is not…
C2's Women In Business: DK Style Inc. & Palmetto Dental Arts
DK Style Inc. 14 New Orleans Rd. – HHI 843.686.4200 www.dkstyleinc.com Danielle Keasling is one of the most sought after hair stylist and hair extension artists in the Lowcountry. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota Danielle made Hilton Head Island her home in 1999. Soon after moving…
C2's Women In Business: May River Dermatology, Nash Gallery, Stephanie Lamkin-Pona, Bruno
May River Dermatology 18 Oak Forest Rd. – Bluffton 843.837.4400 www.mayriverdermatology.com Dr. Carmen Traywick returned to her home state of South Carolina in 2009 to open May River Dermatology, LLC in Bluffton. Her mission was to become the premier provider of dermatologic services in the Lowcountry. She clearly…
C2's Women In Business: CC Of HHI, Skillets, Faces, & Travel Medicine Clinic
Country Club Of Hilton Head 70 Skull Creek Dr. – HHI 843.681.2582 ext. 110 www.hiltonheadclub.com / www.thegolfclub-indigorun.com I was born in upstate New York to the offspring of two young aspiring musicians. Born in the bucolic town of Clinton, I spent the summer playing in the creek…
C2's Women In Business: Dermatology Associates & Wild Wing Cafe
Dermatology Associates Of The Lowcountry 3901 Main Street, Suite D 843.689.5259 www.dalcdermatology.com Carrie A. Hallett Hall, M.D. Dr. Hall is a board certified Dermatologist, currently still serving in the United States Navy as the Department Head for Internal Medicine and Dermatology at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. …
C2's Women In Business: Celebrate Magazine
In September of 2006, Celebrate Hilton Head burst onto the scene with a fresh perspective on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry. At the helm was a team of young women with no experience whatsoever in the publishing industry. They made it through…
C2's Women In Business: Celebrations & Forsythe Jewelers
Celebrations Catering & Events 12 Capital Drive – HHI 843.689.7526 (PLAN) www.wecelebrateyou.com The women of Celebration Catering and Events make throwing a party, hosting a dinner gathering or even a community event look really easy. Nearly 18 years in business on Hilton Head Island and they continue to…
C2's Women In Business: Photography By Anne
C2's Women In Business: Catch 22 & Salon Salon
Catch 22 37 New Orleans Rd. HHI 843.785.6261 Holiday season is a festival of food and friends at Catch 22! This year we are looking forward to adding an 11th year of celebration to our memory book. With so many loyal locals, holiday dining at Catch 22 takes on…
C2's Women In Business: Fresh Air Business Promotions
Looking back at the 1960s Mad Men advertising world, Cindy Hooker and Marie Pistilli have come a long way, baby. Steeped in today’s technology tools, the women of the Fresh Air Business Promotions give businesses a refreshing new approach to full-service advertising. These…
C2's Women In Business: Custom Audio Video & Luciana
Custom Audio Video 48 Pennington Drive, Unit B Sheridan Park – Bluffton 843.815.5130 www.custom-audio-video.com Sandy Benson, owner of Custom Audio Video, has called the low country her home since 1993. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Sandy is a multi-talented over achiever who in addition to running her successful business, also holds…
C2's Women In Business: Ameriprise & Kelley Designs
Ameriprise 1533 Fording Island Rd. Suite 328 Hilton Head 843.837.1220 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/john.b.rush Ask John Rush why his practice runs so smoothly…..he’ll tell you it is due to the smart and savvy women in his office! John Rush is fortunate to have not one, but TWO licensed assistants – Jennifer Sabella and Lynette Rush,…
It's A Great Day In South Carolina: Governor Haley Speaks Out
Music filled the auditorium. The play list included: Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer,” Europe’s “Final Countdown,” U2’s “Beautiful Day, ” John Cougar Mellencamp’s “Small Town,” Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” and finally Van Halen’s “Right Now.” The music told a story of a longshot…
We've Come a Long Way Baby
“If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to forment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.” –Abigail Adams, U.S. First Lady, 1776 What if Betty Crocker had…
Hello My Name Is Robin Swift
My name is Robin Swift, but my friends call me busy! You may have seen me at one of the many events at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn or volunteering someplace. I grew up in the boring/**exciting** town of Bellevue Washington. When…
November 2011: Letters to the Editor
November 2011: Editor's Note...
I know October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, but I feel the need to mention an event that I was fortunate enough to witness last month. Eddie Andrews (director of marketing for Hargray) and Robert Irvine (owner of eat!) collaborated on a breast cancer survivor…
November 2011: Our Town: Acting Up! Sun City Community Theatre bringing Broadway to Bluffton
Many people think that big city venues are the only places to see quality theater productions. If you are one of those people, prepare to be surprised and delighted by the Sun City Players, a cast of characters whose combined talents have been bringing life…
A Salute to Beer - First Annual Beer Fest Comes to Buffton
Mark Weisner knows his beer. A beer enthusiast, he’s even visited Belgium to try the country’s renowned Trappist and abbey beers. Twice. He had to go back. “I’ve been to Belgium twice, and the reason I’ve been to Belgium twice is to drink beer,” said Weisner,…
Golf Tips from a Pro: How to Play in the Wind - Specialty Shots Part 1
The dog days of summer are fading to the cooler temperatures of fall, and winter is just around the corner. Although the temperatures stay warm enough for us to play golf year-round, the conditions we play in change drastically. Why? Because Lowcountry winters bring wind,…
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s executive director, Jenny Brasington, and director of community relations, Darlene Schuetz want to celebrate by clearing up some common misconceptions about what hospice is and what their people do. Here’s a hint: stop thinking about…
November 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
November 2011: Health Note - Are You Cruising For A Bruising?
Cruise ship travel is a popular and ever-increasing way for travelers to see the world. With the holidays and winter months not far away, many people are thinking of cruises as a way to see exotic places, meet interesting people, indulge in good food and…
November 2011: A Line in the Sand - The Death Penalty
FRANK’S OPINION: The T-shirts simply say, “I Am Troy Davis.” I guess they ran out of room because they left out the part that says, “I shoot people in the face, pistol-whip homeless people for fun, shoot and kill off-duty police officers who try to stop…
Get ready for the event of the year, as Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) and The Junior Jazz Foundation (JJF) take us back to the swinging ’40s. Inspired by VIM founder Dr. Jack McConnell’s passion for music, the event is a tribute to McConnell’s commitment to…
Mayor Sulka: November 2011
Bluffton Families Inspire International Sports Initiative There is plenty of negativity going around these days, so I thought a “feel good” story might be just the medicine. I met this family over the summer while our son Michael was at football practice at Bluffton High School.…
Mayor Laughlin: November 2011
Land as a Tool At a recent, well-attended town council land acquisition workshop, council members and interested residents discussed the status of and potential use of town-owned land. The Town of Hilton Head currently owns 1,213 acres of land as a result of our long-standing land…
High Spirits November 2011
In the Spirit of Giving: The 13th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Organized by St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Restaurant Thanksgiving Day on Hilton Head Island need not be a lonely day for anyone. All are welcome to share turkey, dressing and…
Thanksgiving 2011
Honey Horn Brined & Smoked Turkey (1) 15-20 Pound Turkey, thawed with giblets removed (1) Gallon Warm Water (1) Pound Kosher Salt (2) Quarts Vegetable Stock (1) Pound Honey Horn Honey (available at Coastal Discovery Museum) (As Needed) Vegetable Oil (1) Can Guinness (2) Cups Hickory Chip, soaked overnight in Guinness Method of…
Taste Of The Season: November 2011
Let the holidays begin! The Lowcountry’ s premier culinary event is the place to be, as you wine, dine and enjoy award-winning cuisine from more than 35 of the area’s top chefs at the 22nd Annual Taste of the Season, presented by the Hilton Head…
Casey Labow Exclusive
From the Broadway lights of New York City to the mountains of Idaho to the tangled streets of Los Angeles, another young, beautiful and talented star has been cultivated. Casey LaBow is about to be catapulted into the Hollywood sky, overnight, as one of the…
Holiday Gift Guide For Him
Heritage Fine Jewelry Pineland Station 843.689.2900 heritagejewelershhi.com Elegant Jewelry for the Man in your Life Pictured: Movado Watches & Silver Ring and cuff links Go Tri Sports 24A Palmetto Bay Rd. 843.842.4786 This shop is an athlete’s dream – run by athletes. Pick up the latest in biking, running and swimming accessories…
Meet C2's Bachelor of 2012 Nominees
#1: Walter Arlt Age: 32 Occupation: Firefighter Hometown: Long Island, NY What would your friends say your best quality is? My humor and the ability to make everyone laugh. Life is too short not to laugh & smile! What is your greatest accomplishment? My five-year old…
Go Tri Sports: Where you go when you get serious
Go Tri Sports is where you go when you get serious about running, bicycling, swimming, or all three. “Industry-wise we’re known as a multi-sport retailer,” said John Dogger, who owns Go Tri with his wife Dagny. “We focus on all three of those individually, but…
John B. Rush: Trusted Advisor
John Rush thinks he’s boring. OMG! How can you be a financial planner, a student of history, a wealth manager and an insurance rep in the current economy and even think there’s a possibility that you’re in any way even close to being boring? This economy, with its…
Riding Forward: Lawton Stables Introduces New Riding Acadademy
Call it impulse or inspiration, but as she was driving by Lawton Stables to drop her son off at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, Didi Summers decided to make a change. “I’m usually such a cautious person, but this has been a very good thing…
Up to Bat: Batter’s Box delivers year-round training in a cool environment
With the crisp fall air, sunny blue skies, and cool steady winds blowing offshore, there’s no better time to be outdoors swinging a bat and pitching balls in the Lowcountry. But there are only a few more weeks before you’re likely to find yourself with…
Helping Clients Navigate Volatile Financial Markets: Polaris Capital Advisors, LLC
It can be difficult to focus on the future when the immediate reality seems daunting. One glance at the news or the Internet and you receive a stark reminder of the challenging state of the American—and world—economy. In fact, one look at the number of…
Patricia's November 2011 Fashion
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843.785.7795
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Zonta: Gaining Voice in the Community
If you’re trying to decide if you’re optimistic enough to be an Optimist or you’ve been around the on-island/off-island roundabouts often enough to be a Rotarian, consider for a moment Zonta. Clearly not intuitively named, Zonta (a Lakota Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”) is not…
C2's Women In Business: DK Style Inc. & Palmetto Dental Arts
DK Style Inc. 14 New Orleans Rd. – HHI 843.686.4200 www.dkstyleinc.com Danielle Keasling is one of the most sought after hair stylist and hair extension artists in the Lowcountry. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota Danielle made Hilton Head Island her home in 1999. Soon after moving…
C2's Women In Business: May River Dermatology, Nash Gallery, Stephanie Lamkin-Pona, Bruno
May River Dermatology 18 Oak Forest Rd. – Bluffton 843.837.4400 www.mayriverdermatology.com Dr. Carmen Traywick returned to her home state of South Carolina in 2009 to open May River Dermatology, LLC in Bluffton. Her mission was to become the premier provider of dermatologic services in the Lowcountry. She clearly…
C2's Women In Business: CC Of HHI, Skillets, Faces, & Travel Medicine Clinic
Country Club Of Hilton Head 70 Skull Creek Dr. – HHI 843.681.2582 ext. 110 www.hiltonheadclub.com / www.thegolfclub-indigorun.com I was born in upstate New York to the offspring of two young aspiring musicians. Born in the bucolic town of Clinton, I spent the summer playing in the creek…
C2's Women In Business: Dermatology Associates & Wild Wing Cafe
Dermatology Associates Of The Lowcountry 3901 Main Street, Suite D 843.689.5259 www.dalcdermatology.com Carrie A. Hallett Hall, M.D. Dr. Hall is a board certified Dermatologist, currently still serving in the United States Navy as the Department Head for Internal Medicine and Dermatology at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC. …
C2's Women In Business: Celebrate Magazine
In September of 2006, Celebrate Hilton Head burst onto the scene with a fresh perspective on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry. At the helm was a team of young women with no experience whatsoever in the publishing industry. They made it through…
C2's Women In Business: Celebrations & Forsythe Jewelers
Celebrations Catering & Events 12 Capital Drive – HHI 843.689.7526 (PLAN) www.wecelebrateyou.com The women of Celebration Catering and Events make throwing a party, hosting a dinner gathering or even a community event look really easy. Nearly 18 years in business on Hilton Head Island and they continue to…
C2's Women In Business: Photography By Anne
65 Arrow Rd.
HHI
843.338.6391
www.phtographybyanne.com
C2's Women In Business: Catch 22 & Salon Salon
Catch 22 37 New Orleans Rd. HHI 843.785.6261 Holiday season is a festival of food and friends at Catch 22! This year we are looking forward to adding an 11th year of celebration to our memory book. With so many loyal locals, holiday dining at Catch 22 takes on…
C2's Women In Business: Fresh Air Business Promotions
Looking back at the 1960s Mad Men advertising world, Cindy Hooker and Marie Pistilli have come a long way, baby. Steeped in today’s technology tools, the women of the Fresh Air Business Promotions give businesses a refreshing new approach to full-service advertising. These…
C2's Women In Business: Custom Audio Video & Luciana
Custom Audio Video 48 Pennington Drive, Unit B Sheridan Park – Bluffton 843.815.5130 www.custom-audio-video.com Sandy Benson, owner of Custom Audio Video, has called the low country her home since 1993. Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Sandy is a multi-talented over achiever who in addition to running her successful business, also holds…
C2's Women In Business: Ameriprise & Kelley Designs
Ameriprise 1533 Fording Island Rd. Suite 328 Hilton Head 843.837.1220 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/john.b.rush Ask John Rush why his practice runs so smoothly…..he’ll tell you it is due to the smart and savvy women in his office! John Rush is fortunate to have not one, but TWO licensed assistants – Jennifer Sabella and Lynette Rush,…
It's A Great Day In South Carolina: Governor Haley Speaks Out
Music filled the auditorium. The play list included: Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer,” Europe’s “Final Countdown,” U2’s “Beautiful Day, ” John Cougar Mellencamp’s “Small Town,” Springsteen’s “Born in the USA,” and finally Van Halen’s “Right Now.” The music told a story of a longshot…
We've Come a Long Way Baby
“If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to forment a rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.” –Abigail Adams, U.S. First Lady, 1776 What if Betty Crocker had…
Hello My Name Is Robin Swift
My name is Robin Swift, but my friends call me busy! You may have seen me at one of the many events at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn or volunteering someplace. I grew up in the boring/**exciting** town of Bellevue Washington. When…
November 2011: Letters to the Editor
On behalf of Carolina Cups, I would like to thank all of the participants, sponsors and volunteers who supported our inaugural three-day breast cancer walk/run, LoCo Motion…
November 2011: Editor's Note...
I know October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, but I feel the need to mention an event that I was fortunate enough to witness last month. Eddie Andrews (director of marketing for Hargray) and Robert Irvine (owner of eat!) collaborated on a breast cancer survivor…
November 2011: Our Town: Acting Up! Sun City Community Theatre bringing Broadway to Bluffton
Many people think that big city venues are the only places to see quality theater productions. If you are one of those people, prepare to be surprised and delighted by the Sun City Players, a cast of characters whose combined talents have been bringing life…
A Salute to Beer - First Annual Beer Fest Comes to Buffton
Mark Weisner knows his beer. A beer enthusiast, he’s even visited Belgium to try the country’s renowned Trappist and abbey beers. Twice. He had to go back. “I’ve been to Belgium twice, and the reason I’ve been to Belgium twice is to drink beer,” said Weisner,…
Golf Tips from a Pro: How to Play in the Wind - Specialty Shots Part 1
The dog days of summer are fading to the cooler temperatures of fall, and winter is just around the corner. Although the temperatures stay warm enough for us to play golf year-round, the conditions we play in change drastically. Why? Because Lowcountry winters bring wind,…
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s executive director, Jenny Brasington, and director of community relations, Darlene Schuetz want to celebrate by clearing up some common misconceptions about what hospice is and what their people do. Here’s a hint: stop thinking about…
November 2011: Series of Fortunate Events
To be included in our next Series of Fortunate Events, please email Ashton Kelley a PHOTO and A SENTENCE (not a paragraph) at a.kelley@celebratehiltonhead.com. Photos will not be accepted without a sentence. Sentences will not be accepted without a photo. Paragraphs will be edited…
November 2011: Health Note - Are You Cruising For A Bruising?
Cruise ship travel is a popular and ever-increasing way for travelers to see the world. With the holidays and winter months not far away, many people are thinking of cruises as a way to see exotic places, meet interesting people, indulge in good food and…
November 2011: A Line in the Sand - The Death Penalty
FRANK’S OPINION: The T-shirts simply say, “I Am Troy Davis.” I guess they ran out of room because they left out the part that says, “I shoot people in the face, pistol-whip homeless people for fun, shoot and kill off-duty police officers who try to stop…
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