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Island safety front and Daniel Island Safety Patrol to mobilize center Buckman reports that the addition of Delcioppo as DINA Safety Committee Chair Volunteers needed to join effort to keep kids safe has given new life to the committee’s efforts ELIZABETH BUSH coverage for four 40 minute shifts a day, sues with their kids. - and that there has been some “significant [email protected] two in the morning and two in the afternoon. Those interested in serving on the Safety progress and momentum” in recent weeks. Children should be able to get to and from Dressed in safety sashes and holding flags, Patrol must attend one of two volunteer Buckman and Delcioppo met recently with school safely each day. It’s a simple goal – patrol members will offer assistance to chil- orientation sessions to be held on Tuesday, the City of Charleston’s Traffic and Trans- and one that has inspired the Daniel Island dren in crossing the street and guidance on April 5, at 8:30 a.m. or Wednesday, April 6 at portation Department representatives to Neighborhood Association (DINA) Safety safe practices. But they will not direct traffic. 7 p.m. at Daniel Island School in Vice Prin- address parking violations and the island’s Committee to help drive the message home. The program is designed to complement the cipal Kori Brown’s office. Since volunteers infrastructure needs. Under leadership from DINA’s newly Berkeley County School District safety rules must register through the Berkeley County “Unfortunately, we don’t know if more instated Safety Committee Chair, Marie and responsibilities for parents, students, School District to take part in the patrol, restricted parking is the answer, or if more Delcioppo, and School Safety Subcommittee faculty, staff and nearby residents. they are being asked to go the website www. stop signs are the answer,” said Delcioppo. Project Manager Carina Buckman, a brand “If the kids see a grown-up standing on bcsdvolunteers.com to complete a required “Right now there are violations all over the new Daniel Island Safety Patrol will soon hit the corner, they’ll naturally slow down,” said background check. To register for either place. So if we can get a better handle on the streets. The pilot program is being initi- Delcioppo. “And when drivers see someone of the volunteer sessions, or for additional what violations are happening and where, we ated in response to several accidents, or near standing at an intersection with a sash and information, please email Delcioppo at can be more strategic in implementing the misses, involving vehicles and kids biking, a bright flag and a group of children, they’ll [email protected]. appropriate solutions to alleviate them.” walking or skateboarding in areas near the naturally slow down as well. We feel that if “The more volunteers, the better,” said According to Delcioppo, the city will soon Daniel Island School (DIS) campus. The first pedestrians and vehicles alike are reducing Delcioppo. “Come one, come all!” be dispatching parking enforcement officers area to be targeted by the volunteer patrol speed, this will help everyone be more mind- The Safety Patrol at Pierce Street and all across the island to crack down on viola- will be the intersection of Daniel Island ful and cautious.” Daniel Island Drive is expected to be in place tions. Drive and Pierce Street, where a DIS student “It’s just offering assistance in crossing by April 11 and will continue through the end “Once we clean that up, we can see what was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street the road and suggesting adherence to safe of the school year. Buckman and Delcioppo are those areas that are really problematic on her bike on January 20. practices that the children are already hearing will then evaluate the effectiveness of the and determine the best solution,” she said. Delcioppo and Buckman are reaching out from the school and their parents,” added program and determine next steps, such as “Is it a new stop sign? A new crosswalk? to the community to help find volunteers to Buckman, who stressed that the parents have the possibility of adding more intersections staff the new initiative, which will require primary ownership for discussing safety is- for the start of the new school year in the fall. See safety on PAGE 10

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Independently owned Stosur defends FCC title & operated since 2003 In the March 30, 2006 General Information: issue, the top news story office 843.856-1999 was how local restaurants fax: 843.856-8555 225 Seven Farms Drive Suite 108 and retailers were strug- Daniel Island, SC 29492 gling to get customers due to the small residen- Publisher/ Managing Editor: tial size of the island. Suzanne M. Detar The corporate climate 843.345.1563 sdetar@ remained good as the thedanielislandnews.com 225 Seven Farms Drive building and BenefitFocus Account Executives: were under construction. Ronda Schilling Reid Davis was responsible for securing tenants Fred Lincoln led the community in oppos- 843.330.1981 Of the five restaurants we featured – Soda Water Grill, for Seven Farms Square. Among the businesses ing the State Ports Authority. He continued [email protected] Laura Alberts, Vincent’s Pizzeria, and Queen Anne’s that had already committed to the building were the fight to help local homeowners who were Revenge, Lana’s Mexican Restaurant – only Laura Trudy Hicks Commonwealth Financial Group, Lofton & Lof- forced to sell their land to the SPA. 843.327.7014 Alberts remains open today. Soda Water Grill is now ton, PC, Law Firm, Coastal Eye, Home Telecom [email protected] occupied by Vespa, Vincent’s by Honeycomb Café, and The Daniel Island News. Queen Anne’s by The Islander and Lana’s by Agave. Art Director/Classifieds: Daisy Girl Scounts 2006: At the time, commercial realtor Pete Harper likened Jan Marvin Pictured left are (top row) Bridget Daniel Island’s then retail climate to that of a pioneer 843.856.1999 Reis, Mary Katherine New, McKinley [email protected] town where developers and merchants alike share Mullen, Lauren Ann Hooper and An- financial risks while building a retail base together. nalise Hafner; (bottom row) Larkin The Daniel Island News is published In other news, we featured the David and Goliath Witt, Ailish Conley, Grace Powell, weekly and distributed free throughout story of how Cainhoy and St. Thomas Island residents Lauren Quinn and Peyton Emerson. Daniel Island and down initiated and, together with Daniel Island residents, Clements Ferry Rd. to residences, Not pictured is Lainey Beckler. business establishments, waged a successful battle six years prior to stop a Bishop England and at various massive State Ports Authority terminal project on the distribution points on Daniel Island, southern tip of Daniel Island. Mt. Pleasant, downtown Charleston and Hanahan. The entire content of The Daniel Island News is copyrighted 2016 by The Daniel Island Publishing Five Years Ago – Business Crossroads on DI: Corp., LLC. No part of this publication may be reproduced without Corporate Climate good, retail and restaurants struggle permission from the publisher. In the March 31, 2011 issue of The detar/file Ad Deadline: Daniel Island News the top story was In 2010, islander Friday by 12 noon (in Digitally produced ads must be sized Cup preview and the return white skirt) teamed to spec in PDF high resolution format of defending champion Sam Stosur. Ad- to: [email protected]. with ditionally, islander Shelby Rogers, who in an exibition dou- LETTERS POLICY teamed with Patty Schnyder in an exhibi- Letters to the editor are welcomed and bles match. In 2011, encouraged. Please write in about any tion doubles match the previous year, were the duo competed topic that stirs your fancy or raises set compete together in the main doubles together in the main your ire. All letters and submissions draw. are subject to being edited for libel, doubles draw. space and good taste. All submis- In top business news, 109 River Land- sions must include the author’s name, ing Drive, right next to Sermet’s Court- address and phone number for verifi- yard, was purchased for $1.56 million by cation purposes. 109 River Landing LLC, a partially owned Delivery concerns? subsidiary of Colonial Commercial Group Are you not getting a paper? Are (CCG) in Greenville, SC. The 4-story Resolution Management Consultants. there papers being delivered to unoccupied homes in your building, which was custom built six years In other business news, Charleston neighborhood? Please let us know prior, has roughly 12,500 square feet of Preferred Properties, a Charleston buyers’ and we will advise our carriers to start space, of which 1,200 was available for agency that specialized in residential real or stop delivery as necessary. You can call the Daniel Island News at leasing. estate throughout the Charleston area, 856-1999 or send an email to Major tenants at the time included Wells hired islander Bart Jackson as a Buyer [email protected] Fargo Advisers, Millennia Medical and Representative. to report specific addresses. March 31 - April 6, 2016■ The Daniel Island News thedanielislandnews.com 05

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What’s the best solution? I just feel like it “We all have a role to play,” added gives us a little bit more strategy that way.” Buckman. “Many times I think community “We put these signs in place, but people residents think there is some magical person aren’t really following those rules,” added whose job it is to fix all this stuff. And it’s oneillplasticsurgery.com Buckman. “So what makes us think if we not. It’s for us as a community…Change put more of those things in place that they’re always feels clunky and uncomfortable, and 843.881.2130 Daniel Island going to follow them? Let’s first address I think as a community we are feeling those people not following the rules and then see growing pains, but we all need to realize if that brings the perceived risk level down that if we roll up our sleeves and come into to a satisfactory level. And if it doesn’t, then the game with a positive mindset, we can all maybe we can open up conversations about be part of where this community goes from doing things differently outside of the cur- here.” rent criteria.” The newly re-energized DINA Safety Both Buckman and Delcioppo are eager Committee also has some additional initia- BRIGHTEN to see the community buy-in on the idea of tives in the works. They plan to update the enhancing safety for all island residents. community on their progress at the upcom- YOUR SKIN TONE “I’d like to see more of a sense of cama- ing DINA meeting planned for Tuesday, raderie,” said Delcioppo. “Because I feel as April 5, at Church of the Holy Cross on though if people do have an enhanced sense Daniel Island. For additional information, of community, they are going to act more visit www.dineighborhoodassociation.org. Illumina Facial I Skin Quench responsibly.” Deep Pore Facial I Peel & Glo ZO Medical 3 Step Stimulation Peel Volunteers Needed for Daniel Microdermabrasion Island Safety Patrol! Laser Skin Resurfacing Want to help Daniel Island School students safely cross the street on CALL TODAY TO BOOK their way to and from school? Volunteers are needed for a brand new YOUR APPOINTMENT Daniel Island Safety Patrol, set to debut on April 11 at the intersection WITH OUR LICENSED of Daniel Island Drive and Pierce Street. A brief orientation will be held ESTHETICIANS at Daniel Island School for those interested in serving. Attend either April 5 at 8:30 am, or April 6 at 7 pm. To RSVP or for additional infor- mation, please email Daniel Island Neighborhood Association Safety Committee Chair Marie Delcioppo at safety@dineighborhoodassocia- tion.org.

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So thankful to work for such an amazing Museum of Art in Washington, D.C. and venues company!” Evidently, MindBody is a company in other places like Boston, London, and Athens. that understands this concept and is putting it Each have a certain appeal and allure that into practice. At the end of the day, people don’t awaken the imagination with images and history care how much you know until they know how that have enriched lives for centuries. How can much you care. one not glance upon the work of Monet, da Let the walls speak with fond recollection of Vinci, Raphael, or Picasso and not be inspired? a company who knew the importance of caring The priceless pieces of work that hang on those for its people. hallowed walls is captivating. They overcame adversity Suppose the walls in your place of business Today we remember triumphal moments in or your organization could talk; if they could history not because people like the Wright broth- tell your story to the world, what impression ers failed, or Edison’s lab was destroyed by fire, would people come away with? If your place of or that J.K. Rowling’s script for Harry Potter business were to be a museum 100 years from was rejected about a dozen times, or that Disney now, what would be the main takeaway people was fired by a newspaper because he “lacked would have about the work you did, the culture imagination and had no original ideas”, no- we you practiced, and your contribution to those remember them because they didn’t quit! you served? 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we’re taking that up a notch.” The VCO has partnered with Stre.am, a video platform company founded by a College It’s ‘Game On’ for 2016 Volvo Car Open! of Charleston student, to offer an amplified DI tournament offers magical served as they hit the grounds April 2 – 10 for along with a huge presence from company viewing experience for fans. A unique URL for this year’s tournament, now in its 16th year on representatives throughout the tournament. the tournament will allow fans to see what’s match-up for fans and players Daniel Island. The biggest change is of course The top-seeded players will be given a Volvo happening via live video as competitions play the event’s new name. Volvo Car, USA came to drive during their stay, while other players out across the grounds. ELIZABETH BUSH on as the title sponsor late last summer, a move can make use of loaner cars for a few hours at a “They are actually going to outfit little cam- [email protected] that is certain to bring a unique flavor to the ten- time if they want to go out on excursions. eras on all the practice courts, the non-ESPN nis showdown for both fans and players. “They love that because it gives them the courts,” said Moran. “We’re going to create a While you are not likely to see a large-sized “I think the way we look will be different,” opportunity to explore the area,” added Eleanor QR code for this. When someone comes in, this mouse in a tuxedo roaming the grounds at next added Moran, who stressed that the tournament Adams, tournament manager. “So many of QR code will go straight to that URL. This is all week’s Volvo Car Open, formerly known as the is still owned and operated by Meredith Corpo- them love to go sight-seeing and to the planta- about the fan experience. If someone is in the Family Circle Cup, the experience is sure to be ration and Family Circle Magazine. “Obviously tions and to the beach. This gives them a little stadium, they can use their phone or their iPad almost as magical as what you might find at a our signage is all going to be different. They’re bit more freedom to do that.” and go to this unique URL…and have options certain fun-filled, family-friendly amusement getting used to us as much as we’re getting used Fans will also experience a re-energized to click on what’s going on on the Club Court, park in . to them, but I know their on-site displays are VCO team that is even more focused on cus- or on one of the practice courts.” Fresh off a program at Disney University in beautiful and it’s really going to step up how we tomer service. They also plan to stream content from player Orlando, VCO tournament director Bob Moran look and how we feel.” “I want anybody who walks in our gate and functions, such as the VCO Player Party, which is taking a few cues from Mickey’s playbook Moran said the decision to name a new title asks a question of anybody who works here, not will be held at the South Carolina Aquarium on how to create some exciting and memorable sponsor was not an easy one, but he believes just our volunteers, not just our staff, anybody this year. fan-fare for this year’s event. it was the right way to move the tournament that they ask a question of they can get an “We’re dipping our toe into the water a little “What’s our mission?” Moran said, from his forward. answer.” bit,” said Moran. “But we feel like it will just be office at the Family Circle Tennis Center last “This is an international brand that is com- As in years past, Moran and his staff have another asset that our fans can use…What we week. “How do we make the experience better? ing to Charleston to call it home, as we call worked diligently to create ways to engage fans want to provide is the opportunity for people to The Disney quote that resonated with me was it home,” he continued. “If there was ever an on every level during their tournament time. In be able to see what’s going on elsewhere when really clear. Over manage the things that people opportunity to create a partnership with an 2016, look for new opportunities to catch the they’re in different parts of the facility.” tend to forget about and overlook. Where are international brand that made sense for us, it’s on-going action on the courts. According to a VCO press release, the the little areas we can make a difference?” Volvo.” “We’re going in a different direction this tournament receives four days of live broadcast Moran and his team took the Disney creed to Fans can look for Volvo car displays on the year,” he said. “We’re always going to be very domestically on ESPN2 and is viewed interna- grounds and opportunities to “ride and drive,” active on social media with the players…but heart and are all-in on making sure fans are well See game on on PAGE 17

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In 2015, the VCO is the largest women’s-only tennis tourna- community during their stay, including patient will offer up an on-site gym for players, and event attracted some one million viewers in the ment in the world. This year, expect to see visits at MUSC Children’s Hospital and the Daniel Island’s Fit Culture will give players an United States and close to 12 million around the many of the game’s greatest players descend on annual SunTrust “Tennis in the City” event for opportunity to pop in for complimentary classes globe. This year, Moran estimates they could Daniel Island for a chance at winning the title kids at the Jack Adams Tennis Center in down- at their new location on Seven Farms Drive. reach 15 million viewers. crown and a piece of the $753,000 prize money town Charleston. Other island supporters include the Hampton Another new VCO feature in 2016 will be pie. The 2016 player field includes six former “We feel it’s really important to take the Inn, Publix, Daniel Island Grille, and the Daniel the addition of a second Jumbotron screen on champions – (2015), Andrea players to that community,” said Moran, of Island Club. In addition, several local families Stadium Court. Petkovic (2014), (2011), the Jack Adams event. “It’s good for both the will provide private housing for players during “No one will be in the stadium now without (2009), Jelena Jankovic (2007), players and for the kids and their families to do their stay. seeing the video interaction,” said Moran. and (2004). that.” “We usually have between 25 and 30 players Also look for an on-court announcer at the “I think that’s really incredible,” said Adams, Players will also be treated to some good and coaches in homes,” said Betty McMahon, popular Althea Gibson Court for the first time, of the champions’ return. “To have these play- old fashioned Southern hospitality during their VCO housing coordinator. “This year we have as well as added seating. The area will be com- ers who want to come back year after year be- time in Charleston, a trademark of the VCO 10 staying on Daniel Island. The players are so pletely enclosed with bleachers this year and cause they’ve fallen in love with the event, and event. New this year will be a special “Player appreciative of their family’s support and many will include court walk-ons, music, and other they have fallen in love with Charleston and the Dining Tent” on the VCO campus where they players have developed very close relationships features – making it more “stadium-esque,” people – that’s what it’s all about. I think that’s will enjoy a variety of athlete-friendly meals with their host families and continue to stay said Moran. In addition, the VCO talent hosts a testament to Charleston and Daniel Island, and snacks provided by Hamby Catering. 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A fans as they enter the grounds. son Keys, , , clubhouse will be transformed into a relaxing surge in ticket sales this year is a good indicator “A lot of the things we do for the fan experi- Christina McHale, , Irina lounge atmosphere for players to enjoy some that things are off to a good start, said Moran. ence are really focused on new media, video, Falconi, and Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Local downtime between matches. The tournament will no doubt deliver plenty of content, and those types of things,” continued favorite Shelby Rogers, who grew up on Daniel Daniel Island connections winning moments both on and off the courts, as Moran. “And making it a little bit easier and Island, is set to take part in the qualifying A variety of Daniel Island-based businesses well as a little magic along the way. 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Theyby steve ferber photos provided keepby Volvo Car Open coming back! Angelique Kerber first breakthrough and a good result. I broke into the English • Reached final in Dubai, losing to Strycova PROFILE top 100 there and I played the semifinals. It’s nice Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco – located at the Current Rank: 3 memories and also I just like the tournament.” base of the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera, Age: 28 Q: When you think about your prior experiences Monte Carlo is one of Europe’s leading tourist re- PROFILE Country: in Charleston, what is the first thing that comes to sorts and known for its famous casinos. James Bond Current Rank: 21 Languages: German, Pol- mind? movies Never Say Never Again and Golden Eye Age: 28 ish, English Bencic: “Yeah, the semifinal how I played and I were filmed in Monte Carlo.* Country: Germany Residence: Puszczykowo, beat Errani in the quarterfinals which was like the HERE IN CHARLESTON (Record: 11-4) Languages: French, Ger- Poland. In the heart of Po- first big win for me.” • 2014 – reached quarterfinals man, English, Serbian land, and located roughly 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (YTD Record: 13-6) • 2013 – Won doubles title with Mladenovic; in Residence: Darmstadt, 200 miles west of Warsaw, • Reached semifinals in Sydney, Final in St. singles, reached quarters Germany – Located in the Puszczykowo is located Petersburg • 2012 – Won doubles title with Pavlyuchenkova; Frankfurt Metropolitan Re- in Poznan County and is • Defeated both Kerber and Petkovic in Fed Cup in singles, reached finals, losing to Serena gion, Darmstadt holds the home to over 9,000 resi- • 2006 – Reached quarterfinals official title of the “City dents. It’s surrounded by the Wielkopolski National Venus Williams 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (YTD Record: 0-2) of Science” and houses, Park.* PROFILE • Coming back from an injury late in 2015 among other scientific HERE IN CHARLESTON (Record: 7-1) Current Rank: 13 institutions, the European Space Operations Centre • 2010 – reached round of 16, losing to Daniela Age: 35 and the GSI Centre for Heavy Ion Research (where Hantuckova Country: United States PROFILE several chemical elements were discovered). arm- • 2015 - Won tournament, defeating Madison Residence: Palm Beach Current Rank: 18 stadt is also the seat of the world’s oldest pharma- Keys in three sets Gardens, Florida – incorpo- Age: 28 ceutical company, Merck, which is the city’s largest 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (YTD Record: 13-5) rated in 1960 by insurance Country: employer. The city is home to over 150,000 people.* • Won Australian Open in January 2016 magnate John MacArthur, Languages: Italian, Spanish, HERE IN CHARLESTON (YTD Record: • Reached final in Brisbane the city – with a cur- English 11-3) rent population of nearly Residence: Bologna, Italy – • 2015 – reached semifinals, losing to eventual 50,000, was formerly home the 7th most populous city winner Kerber PROFILE to cattle ranches, pine for- in Italy, Bologna is famous • 2014 – Won tournament, defeating Jana Ce- Current Rank: 10 ests and swamplands.* for its towers and length pelova Age: 19 HERE IN CHARLESTON (Record: 19-6) porticoes, and is known as a • 2013 – reached round of 16 Country: • 2014 – reached round of 16 cultural and artistic center. WHY SHE’S COMING BACK TO Residence: Wollerau, • 2013 – reached semifinals, lost to Serena Home to more than one CHARLESTON Switzerland – home also to • 2012 – reached quarterfinals million people. In 2000 it was declared the European Q: “So, Andrea, tell me what keeps you coming tennis great Roger Federer, • 2009 – reached round of 16 capital of culture and in 2006 a UNESCO “city of back to Charleston?” Wallerau is home to just • 2007 – reached semifinals music.” Petkovic: “I think it’s just the atmosphere, I don’t over 7,000 people, nearly • 2005 – reached round of 16 HERE IN CHARLESTON (YTD Record: know. It’s one of my favorite courts, which is the 20% of whom are from • 2004 – Won tournament, defeating Conchita 5-4) center court, and also the Althea Gibson Court, it’s foreign nations. The city Martinez in three sets • 2015 – reached quarterfinals just beautiful. You can just relax, everybody is so boasts an unemployment 2016 HIGHLIGHTS • 2014 – reached quarterfinals friendly, it’s always the same people when you come rate under 1.5% and is (YTD Record: 7-3) • 2008 – defeated Ditty, lost to Cornet back and it just feels like coming back to a family so home to Itamin, a world leader in the manufacturing • Won tournament in WHY SHE’S COMING BACK TO I really enjoy it. And also Charleston is a beautiful of rollercoasters. The city is located 20 miles outside Kaohsiung, won both Fed CHARLESTON town with great restaurants and a great vibe around of Zurich.* Cup matches against Po- Q: When you think about the Charleston tourna- it so I enjoy myself very much.” HERE IN CHARLESTON (7-2) land’s Kania and Linette ment, both on and off the court, what is the first Q: “And speaking of the restaurants and the vibe, • 2015 – Defeated Dellacqua, lost to Kovinici memory that you think of? what do you do when you get out to explore? Do • 2014 – Reached semifinals at the age of 17, Lucie Safarova Errani: “. . . [b]ecause my coach comes with his you get out to explore?” defeating Errani in quarters PROFILE family and two kids so we have a lot of fun there Petkovic: “Not too much, but I do enjoy just WHY SHE’S COMING BACK TO Current Rank: 15 playing with the kids, so it’s nice that in the tennis strolling through the streets because it has kind of CHARLESTON Age: 29 club there are the small courts for the kids and we go a European vibe, I would say, you can just walk Q: What keeps you coming back to Charleston? Country: Czech Republic there to play with them. It’s fun.” around and you can get everywhere by foot and Bencic: “Well, mostly because there I had my Languages: Czech, German, 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (Record: 9-7) that’s really nice. And yeah, the Halls Chophouse is March 31 - April 6, 2016 ■ The Daniel Island News thedanielislandnews.com volvo car open 21

rated as the second most expensive in the world, Times in Charleston (counting this year) after Geneva. The city, home to over 2.5 million Q: What keeps you coming • Kerber – 3 • Errani – 4 •Schnyder – 16 people, will host World Expo 2020.* back to Charleston? • Bencic – 3 • Petkovic – 4 (first four in HERE IN CHARLESTON (21-11) • 2015 – had to bow out in third round, due to • Williams – 8 • Jankovic – 13 Hilton Head) Jelena Jankovic injury • Safarova – 5 • Stosur – 10 “I think everything. I think, first of • 2014 – reached quarters • 2013 – reached finals, losing to Serena Williams all, I think the people and the orga- They keep coming back! nization of the tournament and the in three sets • Reached final in Dubai, losing to Strycova one of my favorite restaurants…it’s really good. So, • 2012 – lost to Venus Williams people that are playing a role in or- yeah.” • 2011 – reached semifinals, losing to Carolina ganizing it are so nice and so, how Andrea Petkovic Q: “And in the past, can you talk about some of Wozniacki do you say? They take good care of PROFILE your favorite memories both on and off the court? • 2010 – reached quarters the players. They really care about Current Rank: 21 Like funny moments or moments that stick out to • 2008 – reached quarters us. They really want to make us Age: 28 you?” • 2007 – Won tournament, defeating Country: Germany Petkovic: “Well, I think obviously the greatest • 2006 – lost to feel at home and I think that’s what Languages: French, Ger- moment in Charleston was when I won it. It was • 2005 – lost to people and players appreciate very man, English, Serbian really a key moment for me, and my career, and • 2004 – lost to much. And we love the courts, we Residence: Darmstadt, it really sort of pinpointed my comeback after all • 2002 – lost to Stephanie Foretz love the food, we love the coziness Germany – Located in the my injuries. So that was very important and very 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (Record: 6-8) of the tournament. It is so relaxed Frankfurt Metropolitan Re- emotional. And then coming back the next year and • Reached round of 16 at Indian Wells, losing to and so beautiful.” gion, Darmstadt holds the having this huge billboard over the bridge with my- Agnieszka Radwanska official title of the “City self on it that was kind of special, you know. I mean WHY SHE’S COMING BACK TO of Science” and houses, I didn’t have such a big billboard, but it’s a different CHARLESTON Sam Stosur among other scientific thing when you have it in Germany where you’re Q: What keeps you coming back to Charleston? Is “Well, I love the tournament. It institutions, the European Space Operations Centre sort of well known and having that in America in a it the food? The setting? Temperature? gets really well supported by the and the GSI Centre for Heavy Ion Research (where town that’s so far away was really special.” Jankovic: “I think everything. I think, first of all, I fans and they love coming out and several chemical elements were discovered). arm- Q: “And obviously the player party appearance think the people and the organization of the tourna- watching the tennis whether it’s stadt is also the seat of the world’s oldest pharma- with Jelena Jankovic would have been a highlight ment and the people that are playing a role in orga- the qualies or the finals, so there’s ceutical company, Merck, which is the city’s largest for off the court.” nizing it are so nice and so, how do you say? They always a great atmosphere around employer. The city is home to over 150,000 people.* Petkovic: “Yeah, definitely we always have great take good care of the players. They really care about HERE IN CHARLESTON (YTD Record: fun. And actually also playing doubles with Jelena, us. They really want to make us feel at home and I the center as far as the tournament 11-3) with JJ, we didn’t play so many times, but somehow think that’s what people and players appreciate very goes. And, I actually just love the • 2015 – reached semifinals, losing to eventual every time we played we played in Charleston and much. And we love the courts, we love the food, we city. It’s one of my favorite cities in winner Kerber we had so much fun. I remember at one crazy point love the coziness of the tournament. It is so relaxed America and I’ve got some really • 2014 – Won tournament, defeating Jana Ce- we played against and and so beautiful.” pelova great friends there that I always love actually. And we played on Althea Gibson Court and Q: When you think about your prior experiences • 2013 – reached round of 16 to see. The food is amazing so that it was packed and we had a standing ovation for five in Charleston on and off the court, what memories WHY SHE’S COMING BACK TO always helps and yeah, I just always minutes I think and it was so much fun and we were come to mind? CHARLESTON just enjoying ourselves a lot.” Jankovic: “Winning in 2007 and overall just set- have a great time so there’s always Q: “So, Andrea, tell me what keeps you coming 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (Record: 8-5) ting a nice time with the people there. Every time lots of good memories.” back to Charleston?” • Reached semifinals in Doha, forced to retire due and every year I see them over and over again. I Petkovic: “I think it’s just the atmosphere, I don’t to injury think those memories are priceless.” Andrea Petkovic know. It’s one of my favorite courts, which is the center court, and also the Althea Gibson Court, it’s “I think it’s just the atmosphere, I Jelena Jankovic Samantha Stosur just beautiful. You can just relax, everybody is so don’t know. It’s one of my favorite PROFILE PROFILE friendly, it’s always the same people when you come courts, which is the center court, Current Rank: 26 Current Rank: 27 back and it just feels like coming back to a family so Age: 31 Age: 32 and also the Althea Gibson Court, I really enjoy it. And also Charleston is a beautiful Country: Country: it’s just beautiful. You can just relax, town with great restaurants and a great vibe around Languages: Serbian, Eng- Residence: Gold Coast, everybody is so friendly, it’s always it so I enjoy myself very much.” lish, French, and learning Australia - Located just the same people when you come Q: “And speaking of the restaurants and the vibe, Spanish outside of Brisbane, on what do you do when you get out to explore? Do back and it just feels like coming Residence: Dubai, United the east coast of Australia, you get out to explore?” back to a family so I really enjoy it. Arab Emirates – located on Gold Coast is home to over Petkovic: “Not too much, but I do enjoy just And also Charleston is a beautiful the Emirate’s northern coast- half a million people, and strolling through the streets because it has kind of line, Dubai has emerged as a is known as a major tourist town with great restaurants and a European vibe, I would say, you can just walk global city and business hub destination, with its sunny a great vibe around it so I enjoy around and you can get everywhere by foot and of the Middle East. In 2014, subtropical climate, surfing myself very much.” that’s really nice. And yeah, the Halls Chophouse is Dubai’s hotel rooms were

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any shortage I always hope that I do well so • 2010 – in 3rd round, lost to Caroline They keep coming back to Charleston I’m there for the whole week!” Wozniacki From coming back on PAGE 21 2016 HIGHLIGHTS (YTD Record: • 2009 – in 2nd round, lost to Elena 7-4) Vesnina beaches, canal and waterway systems, theme Q: “What keeps you coming back to • In Fed Cup, defeated both Cepelova and • 2008 – in quarters, lost to Elena Demen- parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland. Charleston?” Schmiedlova of tieva The city will host the 2018 Commonwealth Stosur: “Well, I love the tournament. It • Reached round of 16 at Indian Wells, los- • 2007 – in 2nd round, lost to Shuai Peng Games.* gets really well supported by the fans and ing to eventual winner • 2006 – reached finals, losing to Nadia HERE IN CHARLESTON (13-8) they love coming out and watching the ten- • Reached quarters in Sydney Petrova • 2015 – lost to in 2nd nis whether it’s the qualies or the finals, so • 2005 – reached semis, losing to Elena round there’s always a great atmosphere around the PattY Dementieva • 2014 – reached round of 16, losing to center as far as the tournament goes. And, Schnyder • 2004 – reached semis, losing to Conchita Lucie Safarova I actually just love the city. It’s one of my PROFILE Martinez • 2013 – reached round of 16, losing to favorite cities in America and I’ve got some Current Rank: • 2003 – in second round, losing to Vera really great friends there that I always love to 455 Zvonareva • 2012 – reached semifinals, losing to see. The food is amazing so that always helps Age: 37 • 2002 – reached final, losing to Serena and yeah, I just always have a great time so Country: Switzer- • 2001 – lost in 1st round • 2011 – reached round of 16, losing to there’s always lots of good memories.” land • 2000 – reached round of 16, losing to Q: “And speaking of exploring the city and Residence: Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario • 2010 – Won tournament, defeating Vera everything, when you do have some time, Baech, Switzer- • 1999 – reached semis, losing to Anna Zvonareva what do you typically like to do in Charles- land Kournikova • 2007 – in singles, lost to Venus Williams; ton off the court when you have some free • 1998 – in quarters, losing to Monica in doubles, lost in round of 16 time?” Seles • 2006 – Won doubles tournament with Stosur: “Well I’ve done that horse carriage • 1997 – reached 2nd round Lisa Raymond; in singles, lost to Lucie tour probably three or four times actually. 2016 YTD Record: 5-2 Safarova And I eat lots of good food, I go out for cof- • 2005 – in doubles, reached quarters; in fee, go to quite a few of the shops there are HERE IN CHARLESTON/HILTON * Source: Wikipedia singles, reached 2nd round some nice little kind of antiquey, unique kind HEAD (Record: 27-12) Note: 2016 records include tournaments WHY SHE’S COMING BACK TO of shops around. And yeah, catch up with • 2011 – lost in 1st round (then retired on through March 20, 2016 CHARLESTON those friends I’ve mentioned so there’s never May 28, 2011)

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FILE/DETAR In this photo from last year’s tournament, this year’s 6th seed, Andrea Petkovic (left), shakes hands with last year’s champion and this year’s 1st seed, Angelique Kerber (right), after losing to Kerber in the semi-final round.

clay really supports my game.” That made her the youngest player to beat Kerber is one of two top-10 players in the Williams in a completed match since Maria field. The other is Belinda Bencic of Switzer- Sharapova defeated Williams in the 2004 WTA land. She is No. 10. Finals at the age of 17. Bencic had much success last year, winning “I feel really good playing on the clay her first two WTA titles, claiming champion- courts in Charleston, and have great memories ships in Eastbourne and Toronto. She also from the tournament there,” said Bencic. “I reached the finals in Hertogenbosch and Tokyo. really love the city.” She was extremely impressive during her Venus Williams is currently No. 13 in the championship run at Toronto’s Rogers Cup, world. Lucie Safarova is No. 15 while Sara topping World No. 1, Serena Williams, Simona Errani is No. 18. Halep, , Sabine Lisicki, Promising Americans Sloane Stephens Eugenie Bouchard and . and are also entered. They are She was only 18 when she beat Williams. ranked No. 22 and 24 respectively.

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Staff report Hilton Head Island. She’s a part of our fam- ily, and we are thrilled to welcome her back The qualifying draw for the Volvo Car to our tournament.” Open is officially complete for the tourna- Robson is a former Top 50 player, holding ment, with qualifying rounds beginning on a career-high ranking of World No. 27, who April 2 and finishing on April 3. Volvo Car is making a return to tennis after a lengthy Open’s qualifying draw consists of 32 play- wrist injury. She’s reached the fourth round ers – 28 direct entry participants and four in both Wimbledon and the US Open. This is wild cards. Eight players in the qualifying her second time entering the Charleston field, field will advance into the main draw of the having competed in the 2013 tournament. Volvo Car Open, which starts on April 4th. Halbauer is a two-time Dunlop Junior The qualifying round highlights a range champion, providing her with two past wild of past Charleston players, including Shelby cards into the Volvo Car Open. Born and Rogers, the local fan-favorite, who grew up raised in Charleston, the 18-year-old has won on Daniel Island and volunteered as a ball DI NEWS file photo DI NEWS file photo one ITF title. girl at the tournament, Shelby Rogers Patty Schnyder Kingsley earned her wild card entry into Jana Cepelova, a finalist in the 2014 the Volvo Car Open during the SHAPE Mag- Family Circle Cup, and , who Rounding out the draw, the Volvo Car two finals in Charleston and holding a 27-12 azine Invitational earlier this month. As the reached the quarterfinals of the tournament Open has issued four wild cards into its tournament record. finalist of the collegiate tournament, she was last year. qualifying field to Patty Schnyder, Laura “There are a handful of players in our granted access into Charleston’s qualifying Nine Americans are featured in the quali- Robson, Halbauer and Kingsley. qualifying field that have large fan bases in draw. The 17-year-old will play for Louisiana fying draw. In addition to Rogers and Davis, Schnyder is on a comeback tour, after Charleston – Shelby, Jessie, Sam and Ellie State University in fall of 2016. , , Anna retiring from the sport in 2011. She’s won all have ties to the Lowcountry,” said Bob The Volvo Car Open’s 56-player draw is Tatishvili, , , 11 WTA singles titles and reached a career Moran, Volvo Car Open Tournament Direc- made up of 43 direct entries into the tourna- Ellie Halbauer and Raveena Kingsley have high ranking of World No. 7. She’s competed tor. “Patty Schnyder has been playing in our ment, five wild cards and eight qualifiers. all entered into the tournament. in the Family Circle Cup 15 times, reaching tournament since before we relocated from WELCOME to all tennis participants and fans!

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You’ve heard of them, or maybe even know them personally. Or, perhaps you are actually one of them: the out-of-towner who simply paid a visit to the Holy City and her annexed island, only to be unwit- tingly wooed. Six months later, the mov- ing truck is loaded and the home GPS is pointed toward Daniel Island. It’s a familiar story; happens every day around Charleston. But it seems to occur exponentially around tennis tournament time. Volvo Car Open (formerly Family Circle Cup) fans travel across the state, na- tion, and globe to get to our relatively quiet island community, and discover the “best tennis town” would make a pretty fabulous hometown. Volvo Car Stadium and Open Don’t leave the island without a Detox Island Gig it! General Manager Bob Moran tells a tale Green smoothie from Tropical Smoothie Cafe. of a Frenchman who, after attending the tournament in 2010, decided to purchase a enough, but those first steps onto the bridge home on Daniel Island in 2013 and split his Dig it? are almost magical. Check out the expanse time between and the Lowcountry. of marsh in both directions, notice the Of course, not everyone who comes Welcome to the new age of Gigabit speed ... low (or high) tide beneath you, and thank for the Open will stay for life. For these yourself forever if you’ve timed it with a Faster video streaming & online gaming. folks, we wanted to share a cheat sheet of sunrise or sunset. the things Daniel Islanders love. Tourney Gigabit Internet enables you to upload everything If you went a little too late (or too ticketholders will be drawn in by tennis and hard) at the Daniel Island Grille the to the cloud for backup while transferring charmed by the landscape, but it would be night before, don’t leave the island with- a shame for them to miss some of the very large files at the same time! out... best of DI: ... a Detox Island Green smoothie from If you are into history – and perhaps Tropical Smoothie Cafe. At 22 ounces, you hauntings – but not the type to enjoy a can nurse this nutritious nectar for a good group walking tour downtown, don’t hour, slowly sipping those essential goodies leave the island without… back into your body as you stroll and shop … a stroll through the Lesesne cemetery. Seven Farms, then return to the stadium for This graveyard, located in the woods be- late day matches. hind the tennis complex, is one you nearly If you went a little too late (or too unknowingly enter. The marshy foliage is hard) all week long, don’t leave the overgrown but somehow still lovely. The island without... burial markers are sparse and uneven, but ... Juice Bar’s “to-go” Daily Essential when you find the one from 1784, you are Cleanse, a powerful six-pack with such bewitchingly transported. Upgrading is easy. drinkable life support as Orange You Glad If you are missing “real” northeast and We Got the Beet. The bright décor of Call or order online. bagels, don’t leave the island without... the shop will revive your senses nearly as Save even more when you bundle! ... a stop at Blondies Bagels and Cafe. much as the nutrients, and the folks press- Their boiled-n-baked beauties are the stuff ing that produce have a contagious pep. of New York and New England legend, just If you have a furry best bud who without the cranky baker or schlep through waited patiently for you back home while the snow. As one of Daniel Island’s newest you got your tennis fix, don’t leave the businesses, the eatery has been welcomed island without... with open arms; even natives are in for a ... some canine cookies and a Huggle- break from the biscuit. hound from Lucia’s Premium Pet. After If you want to find yourself inside an all, what four-legged friend doesn’t love a image that is iconically Lowcountry, homebaked goodie and snuggly plush toy don’t leave the island without… as a reward for watching the house while … running, skipping, or galloping across Velocitybyhome.com | 843.277.7307 you were away and not having an accident the Barfield Park bridge. The wooden entrances to this footbridge are enchanting See island hopping on PAGE 28 28 volvo car open thedanielislandnews.com The Daniel Island News ■ March 31 - April 6, 2016 Discover the “best tennis town” From island hopping on PAGE 27

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Salts, or Sand … safe for kids, pets, and the environment. coordinator for the Volvo Car Open tennis safe for kids, pets, and the environment. Schedule your your FREE FREE yard yard anaylsis: anaylsis: (843) 593-3655 tournament, it takes a lot of help from vol- Schedule your FREE yard anaylsis: (843) 593-3655 Schedule your FREE yard anaylsis: (843) 593-3655 unteers to ensure the success of a tennis Schedule your FREE yard anaylsis: (843) 593-3655 www.theSoilPros.comwww.theSoilPros.com tournament, especially one the size of the www.theSoilPros.com www.theSoilPros.com Volvo Car Open. “More than 500 people volunteer their time at the Volvo Car Open. We could not do it without our dedicated volunteers. We have 350 people that work behind the scenes in one of 13 different depart- Do I need dental implants? ments,” states Cooper of the magnitude of Dental implants are used to replicate the function and appearance of lost teeth. Compared to what it takes to organize an event of this dentures or bridges, dental implants are a permanent way to provide the same functions as a size. tooth root or other structures within the jaw. Recruiting that many volunteers is quite Schedule your complimentary consultation today for more information. a task. However, there are incentives that katherine smith are given to help make the process a little JD Sutterlin (left) and Zade Hyatt (right) will easier. Though there is a fee of $60 to be a be part of the Ball Crew this year at the Volvo volunteer and each volunteer must work a Car Open. They have been training for their minimum of 6 or 7 shifts, there are many jobs since February. They enjoy getting up close to the players. “Changing Daniel Island One Smile at a Time” extra perks depending on how many extra shifts you commit to. At minimum, all 210 Seven Farms Drive • Suite #103 • 843-881-4545 volunteers receive a uniform, a credential “The variety of duties in the transpor- Dana Blalock, DDS www.danielislanddentistry.com (which allows for admission to all nine tation department is enormous. I think day sessions), a hat, and two tickets to the main purpose of the transportation the PowerShares. But if you work more department is to satisfy the needs of the $ than the minimum number of shifts, extra players. We take them whereever they Drastically Reduced to 675,000 tickets and even a debit card for food is want to go in the Charleston area, whether given. That may be why so many volun- it’s going for passport photos, a visa, or teers come back year after year. simply shopping, as well as to the practice 2969 Pignatelli Cresecent “We have 32 volunteers that have not courts and of course back and forth to the missed a year since the tournament has hotels,” says Rose. been in Charleston. They have been Another job, easily considered the most BEST VALUE IN DUNES WEST helping us out for the past 16 years. This important job, is transporting the players truly is a dedicated group of volunteers. to and from the airport. Rose looks for- Each year I look forward to finding out ward to seeing the players each year, but what has happened in their lives since the notes that not all the rides are ‘good’ ones. last tournament. Watching great tennis “The pick-ups are usually easy. The is a nice perk we all have in common,” returns are more difficult because the Cooper says. younger players are disappointed when The people who are recruited to help they lose in the first round and have to go with the tournament come from many on to their next tournament or go home. different places. Daniel Island certainly I call it the ‘The Trail of Tears.’ I always provides a large number of volunteers promise that we will see them next year based on the sheer convenience of loca- and to practice,” says Rose of transporting tion. Volunteers also come in various ages. the players to and from the airport. Daniel Island resident Don Rose may be Zack O’Dell, who will be volunteer- 82 years old, but he loves the hustle and ing for the first time this year also in the 4BR/3.5BA • 4380SQFT • Master on 1st floor • Views of Golf Course & Pond bustle of the Volvo Car Open tournament. transportation department, is most looking So much so, he hasn’t missed a tourna- forward the possibility of interacting with Ursula Erichsen ment in the 16 years that it has been here the European players. Having lived in 843-696-2346 on Daniel Island. Most of those years he’s Germany, O’Dell speaks German and also spent his volunteer hours within the trans- hold a German driver’s license. [email protected] portation department. Rose enjoys the RealEstateofCharleston.com different jobs he gets to do every year. See volunteers on PAGE 33 March 31 - April 6, 2016 ■ The Daniel Island News thedanielislandnews.com volvo car open 33 More than 500 people volunteer their time at the Volvo Car Open

From volunteers on PAGE 32

“I hope to have the chance to converse cated members that have been practicing supposed to do.” in German with some of the German since February. They enjoy up close and Another young ball crew member this players during the tournament. As an personal contact with our players,” says year is JD Sutterlin. His experience as American who has lived abroad it is al- Cooper. a tennis player makes volunteering that ways comforting to be able to speak one’s Because the ball crew utilizes youth much more exciting. When asked what native language in a foreign country,” volunteers, it has been a great way for he is looking forward to the most, he says says O’Dell. local Daniel Island kids to get involved “Watching the players up close and see- An equally important job lies within with the tournament. ing their footwork and movement on the the Ball Crew department. With training Zade Hyatt, 10, from Daniel Island, is court.” sessions for volunteers beginning in late in his second year volunteering for the Again, the success of a well-put- winter, the ball crew’s time commitment tournament. Two years ago he was a ball together tournament is the hard work and starts well before the tournament begins. crew member, then took last year off, and dedication from many people in many But the opportunity to be close to the again is on the ball crew this year. different areas. players makes finding volunteers rela- “I like getting to be next to the pro ten- “All of our volunteers are vital to the tively easy. nis players,” says Zade, “And I don’t get success of the tournament,” Cooper says “Our Ball Crew team has 200 dedi- nervous…I just focus on the things I’m with gratitude!

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