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Inside Plantation Living: POA Board Report President’s Report……..…… 2 General Manager’s Report.. 3 POA Information Biking the Georgia Islands. 10 Cell Phone Safety..…….…… 8 Colorful Garden Contest….. 1 HHP Website Update...……. 9 June Calendar………...…….. 11 Meet Maebell Capers...……. 9 Nature Notes…………………. 5 Tennis Anyone?……...……… 6 Clubs The Avid Gardeners……..…. 14 Big Wheelers Club…..……… 13 Bridge Winners………………. 15 Cheers by the Sound………. 12 Craft Group……………………. 16 Curtain Calls…………………… 15 Dance Club……………………. 13 55+ Singles Group…………. 16 Farmers Club……….………… 14 Fishing Club…………………… 12 HHP Women’s Club………… 16 Keyboard Club……..………… 12 Movie Club…………………….. 13 Newcomers Club……………. 14 Play Group…………………….. 13 Twilight Tennis…………….. 17 Under 55 Club……………….. 15 Woodcarvers………………….. 13 Yacht Club…………………….. 16 Yoga with Ruth..…….………. 13 Recreation Activities Dive-In Movie Night….….… 20 Disney Movie Night….…..… 17 Evening Cardio Splash…….. 17 Fourth of July Plans...……… 21 Health Series Programs..… 21 KIDS KAMP 2002…..……..… 19 KIDS KAMP Sponsorship.… 20 Spring Lake Pool………..….. 18 Summer Job Opportunities 20 Tony n Tina’s Wedding.….. 20 Feature Article…………………. 22

What Colorful Gardens!

COLOR is the key to identifying the Most Beautiful Garden Contest for 2002. This year, the Covenants Committee has decided that springtime is the right time for Plantation residents to reward their own hard work or the positive efforts of their neighbors by nominating a colorful spring garden. There are two categories this year – Full-Size Lots and Patio Lots. Each

category will have a winner, and each winner 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 deadline for nominations for the Most Beautiful Garden 2002 is Friday, May 24th. Judges from The Avid Gardeners and the Green Thumbers will whittle the list down to the top nominations in the two categories. Nominations will be announced in June and the winners will be announced in July. The awards presentation for the winners will be on Hilton Head Plantation’s 4th of July Celebration Day.

Restrictions for eligible gardens include those without deer fencing, that are tastefully landscaped, contain non-obtrusive hardscapes, and that are free of clutter.

Most Beautiful Garden Contest 2002 Nomination Form

Category – FULL-SIZE LOT

Nominee’s Address __________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination ______________________________________

Category – PATIO LOT

Nominee’s Address __________________________________________ Reasons for Nomination ______________________________________

Deadline: Friday, May 24th Forms are also available at the POA Service Center.

Newsletter for Residents of Hilton Head Plantation Volume 16/Issue 5 – May 15, 2002

Page 2 – May 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 Richard Stoll Vice President Terry Conway Secretary Guy Bettarelli Treasurer Frank Wilcher Members Charles Cherrix Jackie Cordray Mary Goodrich 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______________ At our POA Board Meeting on April 23rd, the following residents were appointed to our Standing and Working Committees: Architectural Review Board Committee – Leroy S. Wallace,

Donald Guscio, Marvin Caretsky, Al Dylie, Dan Holland, Galen B. Smith and alternates, Rupert Hughes, Roland Kesler, and Laura Roberts.

Communication Committee – Robert Martin, Robert McGarry, Marma Kuczkowski, Ronald Naumann, Tom Hoppin, and Gordon Cox.

Covenants Committee – Jayne Baughman, Marilyn Powell, Edward Brice, William Owen, Don Reed, and Wallace Taylor.

Finance Committee – Donald Babin, William D. Bedor, William H. Fish, Gregory F. Viventi, Robert D. Waring, and Anthony Sparacio.

Maintenance Committee – Larry Waterhouse, Mary Bess Mulhollan, Bill Sutherland, John Bickers, Leonard Bloom, John Grauer and Alternates Merry Harlacher, and Bob Yates.

Recreation Committee – Tom Kuezkowski, Bill Bender, Bob Yates, Earle Nirmaier, Bud Cowell, Pat Owen, and alternate Gary Turner.

Security Committee – William Morris, Nathaniel Jones, Henry Eschenbach, Bernie Bernstein, John Boyle, and Warren Hill.

Strategic Planning Committee – Bob Manson, Michael Weppner, Dick Sell, Meredith Harlacher, and Bob Yates.

The first phase of the Beautification Project is complete. You will see new plantings screening the transformer installation located across from Headlands South entrance. Small plantings and three flowering fruit trees have been planted in the island near the intersection of Whooping Crane Way and Seabrook Drive. Also at this intersection, screening plants were placed to hide the transformer boxes on the south side of Whooping Crane Way and the telephone boxes on the north side of the road. The old red tips, which were positioned behind the information sign at the intersection, were replaced with different type of plants. It may take a few years for the plants to fully mature, but we can be sure that they will enhance the beauty of the drive down Whooping Crane Way. Many thanks to the Beautification Task Force members: Diane Midddleton, Patti Peacock, Mary Bess Mulholland, Ginger Holtcamp, Marty Waltz, Shirley Stone, Janet Smith, Charles Cherrix, John Ehlers, Guy Bettarelli, and Rick Smith. These volunteers represented The Avid Gardners, the Green Thumbers, the ARB, and Ocean Woods Landscaping that made this project a reality.

Dick Stoll

POA Information May 2002 – Page 3


General Manager’s Report_________ Coffee with Peter Are you new to Hilton Head Plantation? Want to stay up on current Plantation happenings? Have a question about the Plantation’s operation? Need a cup of coffee? Have a sugar craving that only a glazed chocolate donut can resolve? Our next Coffee – scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 10:00 AM at the Plantation House – is for you. Our guest will be Dennis Northup, the principal for Island Disposal, our preferred Trash Hauler. Dennis will explain his program and answer your questions. We will also have an update on current initiatives and projects concerning the Capital Budget as well as the Repair and Replace Fund. I look forward to seeing you.

Upgrade to GateWeb You may have noticed that we took many of your suggestions and relayed them to Baywood Technologies, the company that provides us with our automated gate pass system. Changes to GateWeb make it easier to access. The redesigned screens are more user-friendly and efficient. The Help button is now activated and provides useful information. Your feedback has been most helpful, and we will continue to enhance the system over time.

House Guest Passes If you have not done so already, stop by the POA Service Center and pick up your Guest Passes. A Guest Pass permits the card holder and two additional guests to use the pool and other POA amenities without being escorted by the property owner. Each property owner in “good standing” with the POA (no outstanding assessment, unpaid fines, or covenant violations) will be issued two House Guest Passes. Additional House Guest Cards may be purchased for $40.00. A lost or misplace cards may be replaced at a cost of $40.00 each. Please be careful with these valuable passes. Each HHPPOA Photo ID Card permits a resident, plus up-to-four guests, to access the Plantation’s amenities. If you have not acquired your Photo ID Card, stop by the POA Service Center from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

hiltonheadplantation.com Since adding the Gateweb feature to our website, we have averaged almost 500 hits per day on our site. If you haven’t checked out our website in a while, try it out. We have added several new features including: classified ads, a special club section, and updates to several HHPPOA documents. The “Featured Event” section of the site is a great way to get important breaking information about POA events and programs.

House Bill 4767 As you may be aware, all of us with home irrigation systems are required to have a device called a backflow preventer installed on our system. This device, which costs approximately $180 to install, must be inspected annually at a cost ranging from $25 to $40. This fee does

not include the costs associated with any repairs the device may require. JoAnne Gilham, our representative in the General Assembly in Columbia, has introduced State Legislation (HB-4767) that would place a moratorium on the testing and installation of backflow preventers until July 2003. In the interim, the issue would be studied by DHEC and local water utilities. Many individuals believe that these devices on residential irrigation systems are unnecessary and unsubstantiated by science or historical data. Representative Gilham’s Bill has passed the House of Representatives and is headed to the Senate. If you wish to comment on HB 4767, you may do so by contacting Senators: • Scott H. Richardson

610 Gressette Bldg. Columbia, SC 29202 [email protected] 803/212-6040

• Robert L. Waldrep Jr. 404 Gressette Bldg. Columbia, SC 29202 [email protected] 803/212-6230

Spring Lake Tennis Club Want to get facts on what options the POA Board is considering for boosting membership at our tennis facility? All members of the Spring Lake Tennis Club are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, May 23, 4:00 PM at the Plantation House. The purpose of this session will be to discuss our present membership structure and to get your feedback on how we can enhance membership. Please mark your calendars.

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Homeowners Orientation Are you new to our lovely Plantation? Have a question about the operation or amenities of the Plantation? The POA will be holding a New Homeowners Orientation on June 26, 7:00 PM at the Plantation House. If you have moved into the Plantation within the past six months, please attend this very informative session. Several POA department heads will talk about the many benefits of living in Hilton Head Plantation, discussing everything from Recreation to Covenants. Refreshments will be served.

Projects PSD #1 Spring Lake Sewer Relining – PSD#1 will be relining sewer pipes in the Spring Lake area during the month of June. A jacket lining will be installed inside the existing sewer pipes. This procedure is far less intrusive than digging up and replacing the existing pipes. Spring Lake Beautification Project – Several residents have asked if the POA has a fund in which to donate monies to be used for enhancing the beauty of our Plantation. In fact, we have set up a fund for the beautification of the Spring Lake area. As part of the POA’s Strategic Plan, the Board has tentatively approved a new leisure path along the west side of Spring Lake to run from Cygnet Court to the existing path at the footbridge. The proposed improvement will be a passive

recreation area and will include a landscaped leisure path complete with shaded sitting areas. The project is slated for 2004. If you would like to donate funds for a tree, a bench, or for that matter a section of the leisure path for this Spring Lake Beautification Project, we would be happy to place your donation in this segregated account until the project is underway in 2004. Contact Arlene Reisner for details at 681-8800, Ext. 226. Drainage Project at Dolphin Head – In order to help keep water from accumulating in the road that services the Dolphin Head Recreation Area, an additional drain was installed on the side of this roadway. The drain is there to help move water from the road during significant storm events. Road Resurfacing Project – Our paving project is moving forward. Many streets scheduled for paving are currently undergoing cut and fill work to remove weak sections of the roadway so that when the road is topped, it will have a strong base. We will keep you posted via flyer, as we get closer to the actual paving date for the streets. As always your cooperation during the resurfacing process is much appreciate. Leisure Paths – We are presently fine-tuning the newly installed leisure paths. Once our financial position is determined, we may have enough remaining funds to complete a small section of path, such as the connection between Towhee Road and Sagebrush Lane. If Parcel A sells, the Board may opt to assign some of those funds to the completion of the Leisure Path system, focusing on High Bluff Road. Tennis Court Bleachers – The tennis court bleachers have been reconditioned using a product called Trex, a composition product made of recycled plastic and wood. Trex does not splinter and keeps its integrity longer than pressure-treated wood. Bike Gate The bike gate at our main entrance on Whooping Crane Way is presently being evaluated for replacement. We will keep you posted, as we get closer to a replacement date. Safety I have been asked to reminds folks to observe the signs at the Seabrook and Dolphin Head “Y” intersection. Please use your turn signals to indicate your turning direction to waiting motorists at the stop signs. A Final Note…. Kudos to the Farmers Club members who painted the shed at Seabrook Farms. The new paint job and the nicely maintained plots, abundant with produce and flowers, are a pleasure to the eye.

Stay Safe. Peter Kristian



Nature Notes: The Painted Bunting______ The American Indians said that after coloring all the birds, save one, the Great Spirit was running low on paints. When he painted the last bird, he used a little of all of his remaining colors, thus the Painted Bunting. The head is blue; the back is green; the rump is a red-purple; and the breast is a

bright red. After seeing the male Painted Bunting, you will know how this legend started.

Only the male has all of these colors. The female is overall a dark greenish-yellow. The birds are 4-1/2 to 5 inches and weigh about half an ounce. To help you realize how small this is, think about putting two in an envelope and mailing them to anywhere in the US with only a 34 cent stamp, the weight for a regular letter. Several banded birds are known to be at least eight years old. Their range is unusual. It follows the SE coast, the Gulf of Mexico coast, then up a corridor of the Mississippi River spreading across Arkansas, southern Missouri and Oklahoma. Most migrate to Florida, the Caribbean, or Mexico for the winter. Here they prefer an open country with bushy undergrowth, edges of streams, and even backyards. They feed mainly on the ground, finding seeds and insects. In the fall, you may see them hanging precariously onto a large wild grass stalk picking off seeds.

The majority of males arrives in our area in April and starts defending a territory, which they do sometimes with fierce fighting. There may be one or two females nesting in their territory. The female builds a cup-shaped nest of grass, hair, and small bits of snakeskin in a tangle of vines or Spanish moss and lays three to four eggs in the nest. The female feeds the hatchlings, but the male may participate in feeding after the young leave the nest and the female is starting a new brood. They are likely to raise two broods during the summer.

To attract Painted Buntings to your yard, you need to have feeders with black-oil sunflower seed and millet. They do visit yards inside the Plantation, but I believe they are more frequently found at feeders along the marsh.

If you aren't lucky enough to have them come to your yard, the best local place to see a Painted Bunting is on Pinckney Island from the middle of May through August when the male is singing. Often they are perched on the wires along the causeway road before you get to the circular parking area. Others are found on the sides of the road on the Island. Walk along and listen for a sweet, high pitched, warbling, and thin musical song. Look up into the tree in the direction of the song or scan the tops of small trees in the area. Binoculars are helpful, but not necessary. If you see the male Painted Bunting in the sun, you'll never forget the picture.

-- Mary Bess Mulhollan

Coffee with Peter

Date: Thurs, May 30th Time: 10:00 AM Place: Plantation HouseGuest: Dennis Northup, Island Disposal

Do NOT feed the ALLIGATORS

It’s foolish. It’s dangerous.

It’s illegal.

New Signs

Look for new signage at Crosswalks and at Bike Path & Street Intersections



Tennis Anyone?_______________________________________

by Lynn Gerlach, Member Spring Lake Tennis Club

This Plantation, as you know, offers an abundance of opportunities to fill your days with camaraderie, worthwhile endeavors, and exercise in a beautiful environment. I’m biased, of course. My gig is tennis, and I want to invite you to become acquainted with the Spring Lake Tennis Club and this incredible amenity available right here.

If you have a few minutes when you are visiting the Spring Lake Recreation Area, come browse around the tennis complex. Everyone is very hospitable, and the tennis players love an audience. Although you have surely seen our screened fences from Seabrook Drive, the entrance to our tennis facility may have eluded you. At the Spring Lake parking lot, there is a modest sign and a tabby path, easily overlooked because of the beautiful shrubbery. Come see what we have to offer. There are gazebos with benches and chairs to relax out of the sun, two sets of bleachers to view the action on the courts, and a Pro Shop with friendly, accommodating staff who would love to answer your questions or just chat. And, of course, there are always plenty of matches to watch on the well-maintained Har-Tru courts. We would enjoy having you visit us.

Have you met Keith Ferda, the Tennis Pro? Give Keith five minutes and he is your best pal or your most helpful instructor. His staff in the Pro Shop – Joan Murray, Lisa DeCombo, June Kennedy, Carol Malick, and Mel Peters – is equally helpful and pleasant. Anyone of them can tell you about the various tennis events. For example, each week of the month in the morning, we have the round robin tournaments – men on Monday, ladies on Tuesday, and mixed on Friday. Two weekends a year, in the spring and fall, Keith and two fellow tennis pros sponsor the Island-wide KDD (Keith, Dennis & Denny) Tournament. These mixed doubles events combine players of different levels together for pure fun and lots of competition. Every third Saturday, Club members compete and then relax and socialize over lunch. Everyone enjoys

each other’s company. During the holidays, we party! This year, our dinner dance will be held at Palmetto Hall.

The Spring Lake Tennis Club, with twenty other teams, is an active participant in the Inter-Club and the USTA (United States Tennis Association) competition as well. This year we have two men’s teams and four ladies’ teams competing in the local USTA matches. Winners of the local competition move on to the district events, and then to the regional and the national USTA games. As a Club, we are proud of our efforts. This year, the 3-0 men’s team with Captain Warren McClelland, is “in the hunt,” meaning that they have a very good chance of becoming the #1 local team to go on to the district championships. We are all watching with great expectation.

If you need a REASON to visit the tennis facility and to join in the fun, mark your calendar for May 15th, 16th, and 17th. Keith sponsors the annual Wimbledon Week and what a fun event this is. Three to four teams compete and the overall winner gets a prize. All players get to partake of the – what else? – Strawberries & Cream and Champagne on the final day. Come cheer the players and join in the festivities.



For all the fun, exercise, competition and companionship, there is a fee, but we are extremely fortunate in comparison with tennis facilities in other plantations. The SL Tennis Club dues are used exclusively for operating the tennis facility – not for capital improvements of which there are plenty each year. As you have read in Peter’s GM Reports, the courts have been relined, three of the courts received an inch of Har-Tru, the Pro Shop was expanded, new bleachers have been built, and the entire area has been landscaped. Yet, our dues are less, and in some cases, far less than other such facilities. Make your own comparisons.

Tennis Club Initiation Fee Dues

Moss Creek N/A Individual - $801. Family - $1,023.

Port Royal $1,500. Individual - $932. Family - $1,076.

South Beach Individual - $1,200. Family - $1,700.

Individual - $740. Family - $950.

CC of HH $1,000+ Individual $1,284. Family - $1,572.

SC Yacht Club $7,500. Individual - $650.

Family - $650.

Palmetto Dunes N/A Individual - $840.

Family - $1,140.

Indigo Run $5,000. Household - $432.

Spring Lake N/A Individual - $500.

Couple - $700. Family - $725.

We invite you to come see for yourself. We are a friendly bunch. We would love you to join our Club. We are particularly interested in young blood (so to speak)! We need the competition, love the exercise, and enjoy having new faces and friends. Can we interest you in a bit of tennis?

Keith Ferda – Mel Peters

June Kennedy – Joan Murray – Lisa DeCombo

What SL Tennis Club members say…

• The staff is excellent. Keith is a nice person and the staff is pleasant and accommodating.

• The people are good players, competitive, and enjoyable.

• It’s a great value – a whole season for $500. • It’s convenient – only takes me five minutes to

get to the courts on my bike! • If you want to “social,” there is plenty of

opportunity to have fun. • There are constant renovations and

improvements. Even the maintenance people are pleasant.

• No matter what your tennis level is, there are many players and competitions right for you. The staff is most helpful in finding you partners.

• I use the backboard to work on a specific shot, to loosen up. The tennis facility has everything.

-- Don Babin, 13 Field Sparrow

• The people are great to play with – good competition.

• As a 3-0 adult player, I see many different facilities and ours is one of the nicest – clean and well maintained – on the Island.

• We have very polite members and staff. • Tennis is very well organized. I hear complaints

from others about other facilities all the time. • We have all level of players, so there is lots of

variety for new players. • It is the BEST VALUE on the Island. • Keith is a great Pro – positive, enthusiastic,

encouraging, energetic, and fun. -- Jill Conley, 9 Turrett Shell Lane

• I appreciate the amount of activity. It’s a rare day without players on the courts.

• The players represent a spectrum of all ages, from children five years old to well-oiled 85-year olds.

• There are a variety of ability levels. It doesn’t matter if you are an accomplished player or a beginner, you feel right at home on Spring Lake courts.

• I believe we have the best teaching pro on the Island, and many agree with me.

-- Larry Reed, 16 Deerfield Road



EMERGENCY?

Call 911.

PATROL VEHICLES

Security responds to all 911 calls placed in HHP. All HHP patrol

vehicles are equipped with defibrillators. All HHP officers are

trained & certified in CPR.

Avoid Vandalism…

To avoid vandalism, please report all

suspicious activity to HHP Security Call 681-2459 or

681-2477.

Cell Phone Safety____________________ by Art Benoit, Director of Security When driving a motor vehicle, driving is your first responsibility. If you find it necessary to use your cell/wireless phone while behind the wheel, practice good common sense and, if at all possible, pull off to the side of the road. Safety Tips To Remember 1. Get to know your cell phone and its features such as speed dial

and re-dial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.

2. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience to your cell phone with one of the many hands-free accessories available at your local cell phone store.

3. Position your cell phone within easy reach. Be able to access your cell phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you.

4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving. If necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, fog, smoke, and even heavy traffic can be dangerous.

5. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a "to do" list or going through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility – driving safely.

6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road/traffic and your mirrors, then continue. Use speed dialing where available.

7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make sure people you are talking with are aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention away from the road.

8. Use your cell phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a crime in progress, motor vehicle collision, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, dial 911, as you would want others to do for you.

9. Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones and their accessories in other areas where you operate your motor vehicle. Always obey the law. The use of these devices may be prohibited/restricted in certain areas.

Drive Safely.



Meet Maebell Capers_________________ Last month, you met Harold and Elijah. Now you get to meet the third vital member of the Maintenance Team – Maebell Capers – and once again you will understand what true dedication means. Each morning at some dark hour, Maebell gets up and drives sixty-some miles from St. Helena to clean our Plantation facilities. She starts at 7:00

a.m. cleaning the POA Service Center, moves next to the Security Office, and then cleans the other eight POA buildings – the Plantation House, SL Pavilion, SL Tennis Pro Shop, Dolphin Head Clubhouse, three Guard Gates, and the Dispatch Center. Her lunches are more often than not a well-deserved nap, and then at 3:30 p.m., she drives the same sixty-some miles back to St. Helena.

For Maebell back at St. Helena, her day has just begun. With four children (Jonathan 30, Stephanie 27, Kewanda 23, and Luther 14) and NINE grandchildren “who are always around,” her parents and island friends to visit, and church to attend, Maebell has a full, rewarding life.

Too busy with her daily duties to chat, Maebell is quiet, polite, and always pleasant. For the various POA potluck events, however, the POA staff knows Maebell’s true calling… One has to get through the chow line early or Maebell’s German Chocolate Cake is gone.

So, why would any sane human being drive more than a hundred miles each day to clean ten buildings? Maebell is ready with an answer. “They treat me so good. I love everyone I work with.” Well, we love you too, Maebell, and thank you for your eight-and-a-half years of service and dedication to our Plantation. HHP Website Update________________ There are some significant improvements to the GateWeb screens: • In the initial GateWeb window, the PIN # and User ID display is

now at the top of the window for ease of entry. • There is no secondary window. After submitting your PIN # & User

ID, the Visitor window displays. • The Schedule New Visitor window displays automatically. You

do not need to click the New Visitor tab unless you want to enter multiple visitor passes.

• The Visitor’s First Name & Last Name entry fields are on two separate lines to prevent confusion.

• After submitting a new or updating a current visitor, a meaningful message displays to assure you that your pass was entered successfully.

• Expired passes are automatically removed from Your Visitors list.

GUEST CARDS

Guest Cards may be picked up at the POA Service Center. Your

HHPPOA Photo ID card may be required.

Property Owners must be in Good Standing

with the POA to receive their Guest Cards.

SL Tennis Club Date: Thurs, May 23rd Time: 4:00 PM Place: Plantation HouseTopic: Enhancing Membership at SLTC

NO TRAILERS

To avoid vandalism, burglary and theft, no trailers will be allowed

at construction sites after May 1, 2002.



Our Leisure Paths_

Biking the Georgia Islands_____________ One day I idly mentioned to your editor, Linda Helgerson, that I was going on another biking trip in April to the Georgia Islands. She immediately asked me to write about the trip and to explain why I would want to do anything so “arduous!” Now I have experienced a lot of things while biking, fatigue being one. However, I have never felt biking to be arduous. Webster defines the word as “demanding great labor or effort; difficult.” The word stuck with me the entire trip, which started in Florida at Amelia Island and worked up through Cumberland, Jekyll, St. Simons, and Little St. Simons Islands. The trip was organized and run by Backroads, a biking group out of Berkeley, CA. Eighteen of us from the Hilton Head area went as a total group, and all had great fun. I do not remember the word “arduous” being used even once! (Maybe because no one could spell it!) There were other words more descriptive, such as “accomplishment” expressed by Kay Elder, a new rider to our group, when she completed the first day’s ride of some 25 miles on Amelia. She said she had never ridden that far before and really felt good about having done it. To help her feel even better, there was a delightful room waiting at the Elizabeth Pointe Lodge and a terrific meal later on. Staying at wonderful places and eating wonderful meals (appetites whetted by the day’s ride) is a feature we “mature” bikers prefer. The camping route is one we never follow. Another feature of these trips is where they go. It’s like a tour that you actively take, as compared with riding a bus where the main decision each day is which seat you will occupy. This trip took us to two remote islands – Cumberland and Little St. Simons – that can only be reached by boat. We left our hybrid bikes behind in both cases, using the beach bikes provided by our hosts. We explored both islands by bike, hiking, kayaking, boating, and jeep rides. We saw eagles, rattlesnakes, armadillos, wild horses, and even alligators (ho hum). One evening at a bird feeder, I even saw a Painted Bunting! We experienced wildlife walks led by naturalists who explained the history and ecology of the area. Another reason why I take the chance of biking being arduous is the much-needed exercise I gain. Biking tones us all in an easy-on-your-body way. I could get some small argument on this point from the sore rear-end club. However, this ailment is only temporary, usually easing after frequent rests and wearing padded biking shorts. At our first evening get together, our two professional leaders asked each of us why we came on this trip. I was somewhat surprised to hear that the great majority came for the social interaction. We just enjoy each other’s company, and these trips give us an excuse to be together and mutually enjoy mini-adventures. So, Linda, I hope I have answered your question. For just a whole lot of reasons, we would never look at our biking adventures as “arduous.”

-- Dick Nelson



June Calendar___________________________________

SUN

-30- NO EVENTS

-2- SLP 4 PM YACHT CLUB SAILING AWARDS

-9- PH 5:30 PM CURTAIN CALLS SLP 1 PM KK COOKIE SOCIAL

-16- NO EVENTS

-23- DH 5:30 PM COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD

MON

-3- PH 9 AM VILLAGE NORTH 10 AM ARTISTS SLP 8:30 AM KK TRAINING 5:15 PM TOTAL FITNESS 7 PM WOODCARVERS POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS

-10- PH 10 AM ARTISTS *ELECTION SET-UP* SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 7 PM WOODCARVERS DH 11 AM RIBAUT DRC 4 PM POWER SQUADRON PICNIC POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS 5:30 PM CARDIO SPLASH

-17- PH 10 AM ARTISTS 10 AM INVESTMENT CLUB SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 7 PM WOODCARVERS POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS 5:30 PM CARDIO SPLASH

-24- PH 10 AM ARTISTS 10 AM SL DUPLICATE BRIDGE 10:15 AM PH DUPLICATE BRIDGE *ELECTION SET-UP* SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 7 PM WOODCARVERS POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS 5:30 PM CARDIO SPLASH

TUE

-4- PH 10 AM ARTISTS 10 AM SL LADIES BRIDGE 3:45 PM TAI CHI 6:15 PM PH COUPLES DINNER BRIDGE SLP 8:30 AM KK TRAINING DH 6 PM NEWCOMERS BD MTG

-11- PH 10 AM ARTISTS 7 AM PRIMARY ELECTION SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 3:45 PM TAI CHI 6:15 PM COUPLES DINNER BRIDGE

-18- PH 10 AM ARTISTS 10 AM SL LADIES BRIDGE 7:30 PM NEWCOMERS SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 3:45 PM TAI CHI 7:30 PM POWER SQUADRON DH 1 PM FARMERS BD MTG

-25- PH 10 AM ARTISTS 7:15 PM INFORMAL BRIDGE *ELECTION RUN OFF* SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 3:45 PM TAI CHI DH 5 PM CHEERS BY THE SOUND

WED

-5- SLP 8:30 AM KK TRAINING 5:30 PM TOTAL FITNESS POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS

-12- PH 7:15 PM SLAMMERS BRIDGE SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS 5:30 PM CARDIO SPLASH

-19- PH 7 PM MOVIE CLUB SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS 5:30 PM CARDIO SPLASH

-26- PH 7 PM NEW HOMEOWNERS SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 6 PM FISHING CLUB DINNER DH 9:30 AM OYSTER BRIDGE POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS 5:30 PM CARDIO SPLASH

THUR

-6- PH 6 PM FARMERS CLUB DINNER SLP 8:30 AM KK TRAINING 3:45 PM TAI CHI (outside) 5:30 PM SL CLUSTER 7 PM MEN’S CARDS DH 9 AM YOGA 12 PM BIG WHEELS 4 PM DH TWILITE GOLF

-13- PH 9 AM CRAFT WORKSHOP 3 PM FISHING CLUB BD. SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 3:45 PM TAI CHI 7 PM MEN’S CARDS DH 9 AM YOGA 4 PM DH TWILITE GOLF

-20- PH 10:45 AM TENNIS CLUB BD. 7:30 PM YACHT CLUB SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 3:45 PM TAI CHI 7 PM MEN’S CARDS DH 9 AM YOGA 12 PM BIG WHEELS 4 PM DH TWILITE GOLF

-27- PH 9 AM CRAFT WORKSHOP SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP 3:45 PM TAI CHI 7 PM MEN’S CARDS DH 9 AM YOGA 4 PM DH TWILITE GOLF

FRI

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 10 AM ISLAND HOPPERS 7 PM CURTAIN CALLS SLP 8:30 AM KK TRAINING DH 12:30 PM MEN’S BRIDGE POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS

-14- PH 9:30 AM AVID GARDENERS BD (UPSTAIRS) 10 AM PH LADIES BRIDGE 12:30 PM MEN’S BRIDGE SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS

-21- PH 9:30 AM AVID GARDENERS 12:30 PM MEN’S BRIDGE SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS

-28- PH 10 AM PH LADIES BRIDGE 12:30 PM MEN’S BRIDGE 6:30 PM DISNEY MOVIE NIGHT SLP 9 AM KIDS KAMP POOL 8:30 AM WATER AEROBICS

SAT -1- NO EVENTS

-8- NO EVENTS

-15- SLP TENNIS SOCIAL

-22- POOL (PH in case of rain) 8 PM DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT

-29- NO EVENTS

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Fishing Club__________ If you are interested in fishing, this is one of the best months to wet a line! It’s the tail end (no pun) of the spawning season for largemouth black bass and the post spawn feeding period in freshwater. The Cobia have arrived and the weather makes it pleasant just to be out on the water. Our Club has a lot going on in May. A trip for six is headed to the Gulf Stream with Captain Jim Carter on May 8th. Our annual Cobia Fishing Contest will take place on May 13th and 20th with two teams competing for the coveted trophy. The Club has also arranged a preferred discount with two of the best charter captains for Cobia. On May 16th, members will be meeting at the Plantation House at 8:00 AM for a couple of hours of fishing in the lagoons close to home. At 8:00 AM on May 30th, we will meet at Dolphin Head for some Pine Island fishing. If you want to join us for either of the local fishing outings, please contact Don Olivie at 342-9834 or email him at [email protected]. We would love to have residents join us and sample the fishing available right in our backyard! Our members will show you how they do it. Our May dinner meeting will be on the 22nd at 6:00 PM at the Plantation House and while we haven’t confirmed our speaker yet, you can be assured the program will add to your fishing knowledge of our area.

Several people have asked me about knots to use when fishing, so I have selected one basic knot to show you in this issue. More information will follow in the coming months.

Improved Cinch Knot for tying on lures, hooks,

and swivels. Moisten the line before

tightening the knot. Monofilament will weaken from the heat caused by

friction. Here’s a fishing tip to improve your success with lures, especially my favorite one for our ponds. Sometimes a steady retrieve will work, but if you want to increase your catch, try pause on the retrieve. Fish can be enticed to strike when they are really not hungry. You can trigger the fish’s predator instinct by varying the speed of the retrieve and by pausing briefly. This action makes the lure look like a wounded fish and can easily cause a strike. This is very true for top water lures as well as jigs or crank baits. When you pause, the lure drops, it’s at that moment you will experience most strikes with the curly tail jig shown in the drawing. Work the lure parallel to the shore. Black bass in our ponds cruise the shoreline looking for smaller

fish. Also, target any rock piles you can find or the mouth of a drainpipe. Both are great places for big fish to hide.

Remember, catch enough fish to have fun, but release them so someone else can have fun too in the future. For information about our Fishing Club, call Richard Austin at 689-6841. Cheers by the Sound____

Come meet and greet dear friends and make new ones at Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Bring a hors d’oeuvre for eight, a serving utensil, your favorite beverage, paper plates, cups, and napkins. Date: Tuesday, May 28 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Place: Dolphin Head No reservations are needed; just show up. For information, call Pat Owen at 342-7800. Keyboard Club________

This group of electronic keyboard players provides music for parties, nursing homes, retirement centers, etc. individually or as a group. All tips are donated to Hospice of the Lowcountry.

The group is most interested in having Plantation residents join their group. Call Sally Davis at 689-2674 if you are interested.

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Play Group___________

Join our free Play Group for a nice play experience for your child – infants to 5 years old. The Play Group has many toys available for the children. We take turns planning an art project, bringing a snack, and being in charge of cleanup.

This adorable little face

belongs to Victoria Hamlin, age 2.

Days: Every Wednesday Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion For information, call Anne Feldman at 342-9428. Yoga with Ruth________

Since 1986, Ruth Palmer varies the weekly Yoga exercises and positions to address the group’s needs. Yoga is a relaxing, energizing, and strengthening program, including gentle stretches and positions to keep the participants strong and youthful. Days: Every Thursday Time: 9:00 AM Place: PH – Sept-May DH – Jun-Aug

Dance Club___________ The last meeting of the Dance Club before summer vacation will be Thursday, May 23rd, so please mark your calendars for that date. The Dance Club will be back in session on September 12th. Be sure to practice all your dance steps over the summer that we learned from our certified Dance Instructor, Jennifer Brown.

Marion Gosson will be taking over as President of the Dance Club from Mary Ruth Joyce in September, assisted by Joan Forton, Secretary/Treasurer. Good Luck to you both. We look forward to new ideas, new friendships, and lots of good dancing.

Days: 2nd & 4th Thursday Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM Place: Plantation House Donation: $3.50 per person

The HHP Dance Club is open to all residents of Hilton Head Plantation and their guests. There are no reservations or membership requirements. For information, call Mary Ruth Joyce at 681-7033. 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

Movie Club___________

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

The Coen brothers’ work either grabs you or leaves you wondering. This one will grab you. The depression-era story has Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) escape from a chain gang in the company of Pete (John Turturro) and Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson). These three goofballs wander the Delta country trying to outrun the law.

Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Rated PG-13 Date: Wednesday, May 15 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Plantation House June 19: Moulin Rouge The movie is free. Donations are happily accepted. Any money leftover after expenses is donated to the Girls and Boys Club at the end of the year. Any questions? Call Kay St. Germain at 689-5550. 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 meeting. 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.



Farmers Club_________ Hear ye, hear ye! Farm sales will begin at 9 AM, Sat, May 18th at Seabrook Farm. Just in time, the farm shed has been renovated. The side access doors have been widened to allow easier access to the garden tractor. The final step was to paint the entire shed, inside and out. VP Don Babin got together a crew of expert painters – Paula Babin, Don Aves, Ernie Elliot, John Carter, Ray Krizner, and Richard Whitmore. We are begging farmers not to dump their refuse around the shed.

Maggie Tout is in charge of the farm sales. She reports year after year that our biggest sellers are flowers. Bearing this in mind, extra plots have been put into flowers, one of the largest by Dick Bloom! He has some 400 glads and 120 freesias doing nicely. Hopefully, we will have Vidalia onions, but for some reason (weather

probably) the onions are maturing early. I started pulling mine in mid-April; however, they need to dry for a while. The continuing drought has presented a real problem for farmers. The traditional sprinklers are very inefficient as there is much evaporation and blowing outside the plots. Soaker hoses are making an appearance as a superior system. For the ultimate setup, visit Linda and Steve Dellinger’s plot number 2 BD. They have a filter on the incoming water from the well to prevent particles from clogging the tiny holes in the hoses. Their tomatoes remind me of how they are grown at Dempsy Farms outside Beaufort. The soaker lines are installed under a black tarp that keeps weeds out and prevents water from splashing the dirt back onto the tomato leaves which causes problems to the plants. The Avid Gardeners_____

The Avid Gardeners will meet at the Plantation House on Friday, May 17th at 9:30 AM. Following a short business meeting, we will carpool to Pinckney Island where Mary Bess and Paige Mulhollan will lead a birding walk. After our tour, a salad luncheon will be served at the Plantation House followed by the installation of officers for 2002-2003.

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

Newcomers Club______ The Newcomers Club will have its next meeting on Tuesday, May 21st, at The Bear Creek Golf Club. The meeting will begin at 7:30 PM with refreshments and hospitality provided by Bear Creek Golf Club. This will give Newcomers another opportunity to review Hilton Head Plantation's second private golf club. Bear Creek Golf Club offers excellent golf and dining facilities plus many other features to be explained by the management.

Please call Marcia or Jim Collett at 689-9890 to make a reservation. We must tell Bear Creek Golf Club how many guests to expect.

We will also feature a presentation from Outside Hilton Head, Hilton Head Island's largest recreational kayaking company. Outside Hilton Head provides numerous recreational activities for people of all ages and skill levels from the "never paddled before" beginner to the expert. Outside Hilton Head has a special program in kayaking for seniors that is tailored for those of us with a few more years and less flexible joints. New Homeowners Meeting______________ All new homeowners (last six months) are invited to an evening of fun and information on Wednesday, June 26th, 7 PM at the Plantation House. Meet the POA staff and your new neighbors.

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Under 55 Club_________ Are you under “55” and would like to meet other families in the Plantation? If so, please contact Ceil Weser at 689-6795 or Michelle Duffy at 689-3688.

Date: Sunday, May 19th Time: 3:00-5:00 PM Place: Spring Lake Pavilion What to Bring: An appetizer to share & drinks for your family.

Curtain Calls__________

Curtain Calls presented the first act of Dear Liar, written by Jerome Kitty, on April 14th. The play was adapted from the correspondence between George Bernard Shaw, an English playwright, and the famous English actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell. The plot centered around Mr. Shaw’s attempt to convince Mrs. Campbell to star in his newly written play, Pygmalion, and their associated love affair in the early 1900s. Sam Lott and Doug Milsom were the presenters.

The next play will be read on Sunday, May 12th at the Plantation House. This will be the last offering until September 8th, which will begin the eighth year of reading by the Curtain Calls group.

Date: Sunday, May 12 Cocktails: 5:30 PM Curtain: 6:15 PM Place: Plantation House Donation: $1.00

Bridge Winners________ SL Ladies Bridge April 2nd Winners 1. Jeanne Napier 2. Flo Thompson 3. Cira Roche 4. Roz Kirby April 16th Winners 1. Elsie Lapham 2. Ellen Powell 3. Mary Lou Wilhelm 4. Flo Thompson SL - 1st & 3rd Tuesday – 10 AM. Call Flo Thompson at 689-2279 or Jeanne Napier at 681-1866. PH Ladies Bridge April 12th Winners 1. Dorothy Kaplan 2. Ethel Clarke 3. Hogan Downs 4. Billie Hodges April 26th Winners 1. Hogan Downs 2. Roz Kirby 3. Arlene Pindell 4. Olive Faust PH - 2nd & 4th Friday - 10 AM. Call Billie Hodges at 681-5906 or Olive Faust at 689-5445. Ladies Duplicate Bridge April Winners 1. Arlene Pindell – Roz Kirby 2. Bev Newcomb – Ingrid

Zenker 3. Mary Jo Herdman – Mary Jo

Happley PH - 4th Monday - 10:15 AM. Call Bev Newcomb at 681-6496 or Arlene Pindell at 689-9607.

Slammers April Winners 1. Rusty Malacarne 2. Georgiana Wolfe 3. Syd Hodges 4. Celia Martin 5. Charlotte Winters PH - 2nd Wednesday – 7:15 PM. Call Norita Hopkins at 681-3067 or Delores Farley at 681-5870.

Informal Bridge April Winners 1. Rita Philippon 2. Ron Jack 3. Rusty Malacarne 4. Shirley Beinbrink 5. Doris Jack PH - 4th Tuesday - 7:15 PM. Call Freddie or Syd Hodges at 689-6142.

SL Dinner Bridge April Winners 1. Ellen Winston 2. Rita Philippon 3. Joan Harnishfeger SL - 2nd Tuesday - 6:15 PM. Call Margie & Don Smith at 681-7912 or Peg & Paul Gibson at 681-6170.

PH Dinner Bridge April Winners 1. Don Kowtko 2. Rita Philippon 3. Dick Haroff 4. Rick Perrini PH – 1st Tuesday - 6:15 PM. Call Elaine & Jerry Darnell at 681-2267.



Yacht Club___________ The Commodore’s Ball on May 3rd replaced our May meeting. The last meeting before summer break is June 20th. We will have a wine-tasking event! The Lowry Group will cater this with appropriate appetizers for the various wines. The cost per person is $6.00. Purchases of different wines can be arranged that night at a special price. Be there at 7:30 PM! Don’t’ forget the Savannah Yacht Club Luncheon with cocktails on the bluff at 11:00 AM and lunch at Noon. We also have our Raft-Up Picnic on the May River on July 22nd – more details later. On August 15th, we will have an extensive buffet luncheon at the Dockside Restaurant – an event not to be missed and a great opportunity to get in your boat and cruise before and after the gathering. The race results for the HH Sailing Association in conjunction with HHPYC are… March 23 First Race: 1st Trigamist – Paul Capron 2nd Sarah K II – Bob Walraph 3rd Opaztoy – Hanz Lobel Second Race: 1st Sarah K II – Bob Walraph 2nd Trigamist – Paul Capron 3rd Opaztoy – Hanz Lobel April 2 1st Sarah K II – Bob Walraph 2nd Trigamist – Paul Capron 3rd Mihaska – Von von Hoffmann The results for the next two races on April 27 and May 18 will appear in the next article.

HHP Women’s Club_____ The HHP Women’s Club ended another successful year with the Annual Spring Luncheon held May 14th at Moss Creek. Kudos and accolades went to the outgoing Board of Directors who worked so hard this year to present programs and activities for all members to participate in and enjoy.

HHP Women’s Club donations to the community exceeded $2,250.00 with special donations to Deep Well and the Pokot Orphan Village. Donations were also given to: Friends of the Library, Hilton Head Heroes, PEP, Coastal Discovery Museum, Hospice Care of the Low Country, VIM, the Boys and Girls Club, CODA, and the Humane Society.

In order to take advantage of all of the activities offered by the Women’s Club, you must become a member. Please send your check (payable to HHPWC) for $10.00 to Ronnie Santoli, 22 Quail Walk Lane, HHI, SC 29926. Please include your name, husband’s name (if applicable), address, phone number, and email address. Watch for news on the August Salad Luncheon in upcoming notices.

Craft Group___________ Thank you all for coming to our Spring Sale on April 20th and for purchasing our crafts, the profits from which are donated to Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. When the doors opened, it was a thrill to see how many smiling friends came in. By the end of the sale, there were lots of empty spaces on the tables, which pleased many thankful crafters. In spite of the joy from our sale, we sadly missed the husband of one of our members, Rita Breen. Joe Breen passed away on April 14th. For the past several years, he was one of the dedicated husbands who loaded, unloaded, set-up, took-down, gofer this, gofer that and did whatever it took to support our efforts to ensure successful sales. Needed: If you have any fabric or craft items that you can no longer use, we would very much appreciate if you would donate them to us to use in making items for future sales. Please call Darlene Yates, our president, at 681-6137.

Thank you all for your generous support. 55+ Singles Group______________________________

The 55+ Singles Group Academy Awards Dinner held at Brian's Restaurant on the 22nd of March was a huge success. The group voted on the winners for the six major awards. Three HH Oscars were to be awarded to the winners who came closest to actual and group consensus. The result was a four-way tie. Another HH Oscar was acquired, and they will be awarded to the four winners as follows: Heidi Fearon , MaryLou Fisher, Mary Slothower, and Carol Trammell. Here's looking to doing this again next year.

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Twilight Tennis___ Welcome to a new outdoor tennis season. It’s the time of year to be more than a weekend tennis warrior. Come out and play on Thursday evenings. Join players who like a fun tennis workout to ease the tension after a busy day in the office.

A SL Tennis Club member waits

for the serve. Date: Every Thursday evening during the summer, starting May 23rd Time: 5:30 PM Place: SL Tennis Club For information, call Jill Conley at 681-6601 or Spring Lake Tennis at 681-3626.

Keith Ferda explains the nuisances of the game.

Disney Movie Night_______________ Attention all kids! This is YOUR NIGHT! On Friday, June 28th, the Activities Department and the Playgroup are sponsoring a Disney Movie Night recommended for children 12 and under. This is a FREE event, and refreshments will be provided. We will be showing The Aristocats.

Date: Friday, June 28 Time: 6:30 PM Place: Plantation House Movie: The Aristocats (Rated G)

Children should bring a sleeping bag or blanket, and parents are encouraged to stay with their children. It should be tons of fun, so come out and join us. Also, let us know if you are coming so we will have enough refreshments. Call Chrissy 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. We’ll be movin’ and groovin’ in the water for 40 minutes. Then, we’ll be toning our muscles for 20 minutes using water weights. Two sessions are planned with 12 classes per session. Classes will begin Monday, June 10th and end August 28th.

SESSION I – June 10 – July 17 (12 classes) Days: Monday & Wednesday Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Place: Spring Lake Pool Fee: $30.00 SESSION II – 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. If we do not reach our minimum, all monies will be refunded.

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Spring Lake Pool_________________________________

Springtime Lifeguards Hours: Weekends, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Springtime Pool Hours: Wednesday to Mon, 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Tue, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Lap Swimming: Daily, 7:30 - 8:15 AM Water Aerobics: Begins June 3rd, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Note: Hours are dependent on the weather. Pool hours will expand to 8:00 PM as daylight permits.

During the month of May, lifeguards may only be available on weekends, so swimmers assume responsibility for their own safety and that of their families. Children under age 13 must have adult supervision at the pool at all times. 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 child under four or who is 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. The

2000-2001 Amenity Badges are valid through May 31, 2002. 3. Spring Lake Pool may not be used for personal profit or commercial purposes. 4. 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. 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 make sure that children under age four (4) or not potty trained use the baby pool. Violators will be asked to either move to the baby pool or leave the facility. Children 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 skates • Solo swimming • Running or boisterous / rough play • Diaper changing 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 • Children under 13 years old unaccompanied by a parent or guardian



KIDS KAMP 2002_________________________________ Established in 1987, KIDS KAMP has grown to accommodate more than 200 of our Plantation children each summer. 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 your child at the POA Service Center for the entire camp (8 weeks) or for one or more weeks. Full payment is due at registration. Dates:

Week 1: June 10 – June 14 Week 2: June 17 – June 21 Week 3: June 24 – June 28 Week 4: July 1 – 5 (No Kamp on 7/4) Week 5: July 8 – July 12 Week 6: July 15 – July 19 Week 7: July 22 – July 26 Week 8: July 29 – August 2

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Days: Monday – Friday Registration: At the POA Service Center 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, Kids Kamp Counselor or Spring Lake Pool job opportunities, contact Arlene Reisner at 681-8800, Ext 226 or Chrissy Rucker at 681-8090. See page 20 for Summer Job Opportunities.

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Summer Job Opportunities__ The Activities Department is hiring lifeguards and shift supervisors for Spring Lake Pool’s season.

Lifeguards and shift supervisors should have current Red Cross Certification, CPR, and WSI and be at least 18 years old. Lifeguards work 30 to 40 hours per week. Previous supervisory experience is required for Shift Supervisors.

If interested, contact Arlene Reisner at 843/681-8800, Ext 226 or [email protected].

KIDS KAMP Sponsorship___ The HHP Forum for the Humanities Committee, now disbanded, has program money available to sponsor two children for two weeks in the HHP Summer KIDS KAMP Program. To be eligible, the children’s parents must be property owners and demonstrate financial need. The HHP Recreation Committee will determine who will be awarded the sponsorships.

To apply, contact Arlene Reisner at 681-8800, Ext. 226.

Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding_______________ You are cordially invited to Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding on Friday, June 28th at The Boardwalk, Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. This longest-running off-Broadway comedy includes dinner and interaction with the audience.

The premise of the “play” is simple – you are a guest at the wedding of Anthony Nunzio and Valentina Vitale and their two very dysfunctional, feuding families. You will participate in every facet of the wedding from the hilarious ceremony right through the riotous reception complete with dancing to the best wedding band around. An unlimited Italian wedding buffet, champagne cocktail, and wedding cake are all included in the ticket price. There will be a cash bar too.

Date: Friday, June 28 Time: 5:45 PM Place: The Boardwalk, HHB&T Ticket: $37.75 including tax Deadline: Saturday, June 1 Pick up tickets at the Plantation House – June 10-12 Purchase your tickets from Chrissy at the Plantation House.

Dive-In Movie Night at SL Pool_________

Come one, come all to HHP’s first Dive-In Movie Night at the Spring Lake Pool on Saturday, June 22 at 8 PM. We will be showing – what else? – Jaws, rated PG. Pizza, popcorn, and soda will be available at a reasonable charge. Don’t miss this fun summer event! Oh, don’t forget to bring your inner tube float and bug spray!

Date: Sat, June 22 Time: 8:00 p.m. Place: Spring Lake Pool Fee: $3.00 per person An adult must accompany children under ten. Residents may bring guests. Tickets are on sale at the Plantation House.



Water Aerobics Class_________________

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.

Begins: Monday, June 3 (weather permitting) Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 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.

Aerobics & Weights__________________

Instructor: Dona McGough Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Aerobics: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Weights: 9:45 – 10:15 AM Place: Plantation House Aerobics: 10 Classes-$30.00, 20 Classes-$50.00, 30 Classes-$65.00Weights: 10 Classes $15.00, 20 Classes $25.00 There are NO classes on Memorial Day. The last class is May 31st.

Hatha Yoga Class____________________

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, 7:15 – 8:15 PM Place: PlantationHouse Fee: $40.00 per session There will be NO classes in June -- first class is on Monday, July 1st. A minimum of 14 participants is required to begin each class. The maximum number of participants is 20. Sign up early at the Plantation House. Contact Chrissy at 681-8090.

Memorial & Honorarium Program_______

If there is a special person, place, or organization you would like to honor, HHPPOA’s Memorial & Honorarium Program provides an appropriate means by which to pay tribute while also providing for the current needs of the Plantation.

The program stipulates that donations of items or improvement of spaces should enhance the natural beauty of the Plantation, increase the enjoyment of residents, and improve the natural areas within the boundaries of our Plantation. For additional information, please call Arlene Reisner, Director of Activities, at 681-8800, Ext. 226.

Summer is coming and plans are underway for HHP’s down-home Independence Day celebration. We will have a parade and games for children, teens, and adults. Don’t miss the watermelon and pie-eating contests, face painting, puppet factory, and of course the flush tank. There will be lots and lots of completely nutritious, lo-cal food to eat, a moonwalk, all kinds of carnival games, and time to chat with your friends and neighbors on the midway.

We will be entertained musically during the afternoon, and after sundown, you can venture to your favorite place to enjoy the fireworks over Skull Creek.

Date: Thursday, July 4th Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Place: Plantation House Fee: 5/$1.00 until 7/3 Plan to buy your tickets in advance at the POA Service Center or the Plantation House. Want to volunteer? Call Arlene at 681-8800, Ext 226 or Chrissy at 681-8090.

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Plantation Artists to Hold 2002 Annual Show___________ by Scotti Briggs, Recording Secretary HHP Artists Association

The Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association Annual Exhibition will be held at the Plantation House from May 19 to July 5, 2002. The Exhibition, now in its 18th year, will open with a reception on Sunday, May 19th from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Plantation House. Approximately 35 works of art will be exhibited. All residents and their guests are invited.

The Annual Exhibition is a juried show, open to all members of the Hilton Head Artists Association as well as to all residents of the Plantation. The awards for the 2002 show will be for Best of Show, Oil and Acrylic Paintings, Pastel and Drawings, Photography, Transparent Watercolor, Mixed Media, and a special category for “Popular Vote,” which is a viewer’s choice category selected by the general public at the opening reception. Awards will be made during Sunday’s opening reception at a 3:00 PM ceremony.

The Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association was formed in November 1984, when a group of Plantation residents, who were also artists, decided to organize and create a not-for-profit association dedicated “to the pursuit and study of painting, sculpture, graphic arts and to achieve artistic merit through exhibits and other programs.” Thirty-two resident artists approved the Constitution and By-Laws, giving birth to the organization.

The first annual exhibition was held in May 1985. It was the first judged show to be held on Hilton Head Island and was planned specifically to “promote the arts and to set professional standards.”

Plantation residents who attend the exhibition will certainly be delighted to discover the wealth of talent that resides within the Plantation. Although professional experience or previous careers in arts-related fields are not a prerequisite for membership in the organization, many members of the Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association are experienced, professional artists, who have

2001 Best of Show

“Mahone Bay” by Jim Rice

Art in progress at the Plantation House

Peggy Herbert and Evelyn Kowtko

Plantation residents and their guests

are cordially invited to attend the reception on Sunday, May 19

to view the works presented in this year’s Artists Association Annual Exhibition

by the many talented, diligent, and hard-working artists who share their visions.

You may discover some new artwork for your home. You will certainly enjoy viewing the artwork.

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accumulated awards ranging from juried shows to shows of a more regional and local nature. In recent years, members have taken some of the top awards in the South Carolina Watercolor Society, the Hilton Head Art League National Juried Show, and both the Bluffton and Beaufort shows.

The majority of the Plantation artists are represented by professional art galleries located on Hilton Head Island or in off-Island venues. Several members are also art instructors. The Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association offers a diverse group of enthusiastic artists, representing a wide variety of mediums, subject matter, and style.

There are currently 61 paid members in the Artists Association. Every seven weeks, these artists display a new series of paintings at the Plantation House. Many homeowners and members of various organizations have commented on the advantage of displaying local artwork for all to enjoy. If someone is interested in acquiring a particular work on display at the Plantation House, simply contact the artist to discuss the transaction.

The Artists Association conducts regular meetings on the first Wednesday of each month, 7:30 PM at the Plantation House. A guest speaker is usually included in the agenda. In addition, several artists can usually be found painting on the second floor of the Plantation House on Monday and Tuesday Wednesday mornings. Each year, a new slate of officers is elected to provide the year’s activities. Officers for 2002 include:

President – Terry Brennan

Vice-President – Lynn Bender

Treasurer – Kathy Quarles

Recording Secretary – Scotti Briggs

Administrative Secretary – Janet Tarrody

Within all this diversity, there is still plenty of opportunity for beginning artists. Many paintings from the “non-career” artists being displayed are of the same high-caliber that one would expect to see from the more accomplished professional. Art is the language of expression and every statement made within that language is equally valuable!

Artists Jonathan Doe and Scotti Briggs

Sandra Reed, Chairman of the Painting Department at the Savannah College or Art and Design (SCAD), is the judge of this year’s show. Ms. Reed received her Bachelor in Fine Arts from Drake University in 1988 and her Masters in Fine Arts from George Washington University in 1991. In 1993, she joined the faculty of SCAD. An active artist, she is currently represented by the Chroma Gallery in Savannah and presented her work in a solo show, “Survey,” at the University of North Florida. She has also participated in a recent three-person exhibition, “Site, Sight, Cite,” sponsored by the Department of Cultural Affairs in Savannah. An experienced show juror, she recently performed as the juror at the Society of Bluffton Artists show.

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