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Inspiration From the Founder THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Soldier stood and faced God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. ‘Step forward now, Soldier, how shall I deal with you?
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Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?
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Because those of us who carry guns, can’t always be a saint.
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The soldier squared his shoulders and said, ‘no, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
I’ve had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I’ve been violent, because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, that wasn’t mine to keep.
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And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
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‘Step forward now, you Soldier, you’ve borne your burdens well Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in Hell.
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July 2014, volume 12, no.7
Breeze Contents
Features 7 How South Carolina Won the Revolution 11 A Monument for Conservation 12 Waddell Mariculture Center: Food for the Future 16 How Much do you your BFF’s 28 Don’t Lose Your Cool 32 Our Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor 36 River Freedoom 42 A Child’s July
Departments 8 History
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Fellowship
Environment
20 Tide Chart
22 Over the Bridges 26 Music Town
28 Bulletin Board 29 Golf Report 34 Art 40
Restaurant Guide
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July Cover: Composed by Jane Skager
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Find out how history shaped Bluffton. And how Bluffton shaped history!
A Monument for Conservation
A visit to the Heyward House reveals the mystery of Bluffton. You’ll find out why the May River is so much more than a beautiful waterway. Why Bluffton’s breezes were an attraction to the rich and famous. Why decisions made in Bluffton changed the USA forever. Get to know Bluffton through its character. And the characters that built it. To understand Bluffton you need to get a sense of its rich history. easy. The Heyward House makes it fascinating and eas
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The rattlesnake became a symbol of the American Spirit prior to the revolution. The first Marines enlisted in Philadelphia carried drums painted yellow with a rattlesnake and thirteen rattles, and the motto “Don’t Tread On Me”. This was the first recorded mention of Colonel Christopher Gadsden’s flag. He represented South Carolina in the Continental Congress and presented his flag to Commodore Esek Hopkins as a distinctive standard on his flagship the first naval mission. 6 forwww.blufftonbreeze.com
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How South Carolina Won the Revolution
By Michele Roldán-Shaw
The movie “Patriot,” starring Mel Gibson, brought to life the drama and heroism of everyday Americans during the Revolutionary War. Though reviled by critics for its historical inaccuracy, popular audiences connected deeply with the spirit it portrayed—the flavor of the times, the romanticism of rebellion, and the courage that fortified honest folk fighting for what they believed in. South Carolinians especially tend to hold this movie close, as the scene of the action is right here at home. Forget the fact that Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson’s character) never actually existed; according to the screenwriter he’s a composite of four great South Carolinian heroes: Francis Marion, Andrew Pickens, Daniel Morgan and Thomas Sumter. Never mind that certain major events depicted in “The Patriot” are fictional; it stands that South Carolina was a deciding factor in the struggle for independence, and saw more action than any other state. From the first stirrings of sedition, certain factions here were already on board. After Boston had its famous Tea Party, Charlestonians dumped seven chests of East India product into the Cooper River. Even before that a shipment had been confiscated at Charleston Harbor and stored in the Exchange Building—some histories say it rotted there, others that it was eventually used to raise money during
the Revolution. (Maybe they just sold moldy tea?) South Carolina was the second state, after Virginia, to ratify the Articles of Confederation that served as the first constitution of the United States. And it was a South Carolinian, Christopher Gadsen, who designed the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag depicting a coiled snake with thirteen rattles for each of the thirteen colonies. Nevertheless, not everyone in South Carolina favored rebellion. Wealthy planters on the coast were generally all for dissolving ties with Britain, but people upstate and backcountry tended have more gripes a g a i n s t Lowcountry aristocracy than they did against the British. Of the 200 or so battles fought here, many could be characterized as Patriot vs. Loyalist rather than American vs. British. Indeed, the fight to gain public sympathy was as heated as the actual armed conflicts. Both sides made the mistake at different points of trying to force public support, threatening violent action against those who did not swear allegiance— either to the Crown or to the Rebel cause—and take up arms against their neighbors. One thing about Americans: we do NOT like to be told what to do. Such tactics invariably backfired and caused the very people being courted to run to the other camp. The Bluffton Breeze
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Historians h a v e reflected that one major tactical error by the British was to overestimate the strength of Loyalists in the South. They thought they could come in with a few regulars, stir up local sons and daughters of the Crown, get Cherokees on the warpath, entice slaves into their ranks with promises of freedom, and thoroughly squash the radicals. All that did in fact happen— except for the thorough squashing. Early in the war, an attempt to take Charleston failed when on 28 June 1776 the British launched an amphibious attack on Sullivan’s Island and the as yet unfinished Fort Moultrie. They landed a fleet of eleven ships at what is now Isle of Palms, intending to wade the inlet and attack Ft. Moultrie from behind; but as we here in the Lowcountry know, it ain’t that easy to get across a creek when the tide’s rippin’! Neither was their frontal naval assault too effective, as the soft sand and spongy palmetto log walls of the fort just soaked up cannonballs. (Not to mention several ships ran aground—amateurs.) The Americans’ good marksmanship repelled a seemingly more powerful invader, which was a great moral booster, and it would be some time before the British returned. Part of the reason South Carolina proved such an important playing field was that when fighting became stalemated up North, Britain devised a “Southern Strategy” that they hoped would seal the victory: land on the coast and sweep up the colonies to trap George Washington in a deadly sandwich. They took Savannah easily in December 1778, then laid siege to Charleston—and this time they were successful. Ironically, it was at once a low point and a turning point. Major patriot leaders in Charleston were captured, except for one: Francis Marion. Thanks to a happy accident he had
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left the city to recover a broken ankle, so after his comrades surrendered he went underground and organized a misfit militia that basically constituted the only fighting force left in the South. They snuck around the swamps harassing British troops with wily guerrilla tactics, and were instrumental in getting Americans back in the game. Today General Marion, a.k.a. “Swamp Fox,” is an enduring South Carolinian legend. Meanwhile, other heroes emerged in other decisive engagements. Both sides committed the blunder of excessive brutality that alienated people from their cause, such as plundering private property and massacring those who’d surrendered. But the Brits inadvertently created a monster when they burnt the home of Thomas Sumter and subjected his wife to indignities—if before he had been reluctant to fight, wrath spurred him into a vigorous campaign of guerrilla warfare that earned him the nickname “Gamecock.” The same was true of Andrew Pickens, who also had his house burned and later exacted revenge. At the Battle of King’s Mountain, in present-day York County, a bunch of scrappy American mountain men defeated loyalist militia led by British Major Patrick Ferguson. The mountain men left their homesteads early one morning, marched all day and part of the night in blistering rain, surprised the enemy at King’s Mountain next day around 3 p.m., licked them soundly by sundown, and departed for home the following morning before Redcoats or Indians could terrorize women and children in their absence. Talk about some bad dudes!
At the Battle of Cowpens—which did actually take place in a cow pen—two very feared and hated British leaders, Lord Cornwallis and Colonel Tarleton, got whipped along with their elite force of British regulars by American militiamen who weren’t supposed to be their match. But that was part of the plan: by exploiting the idea that militiamen are cowards and flee from a strong attack, American Colonel Daniel Morgan masterminded what historians would later call a “tactical masterpiece” of the Revolution. “Old Dan” Morgan was a grizzled vet with many war wounds—like having gotten his teeth knocked out by an Indian bullet, and his back striped for laying a British lieutenant flat cold with one punch. (Legend claims 500 lashes, enough to kill an elephant, but Morgan liked to say they miscounted and only gave him 499.) His reputation as a bar
Gen. Marion offering dinner to a Brittish Officer brawler no doubt endeared him to the rowdy backwoodsmen he proved very successful at commanding. In the Battle of Cowpens, he had them feign a fearful retreat in order to draw the British headlong into an orderly line of Continental soldiers who promptly tore them up. Nearly one thousand Brits were killed or captured, and word of this victory spread far and wide to inflame Patriot spirit. By contrast, the Siege of Ninety Six did not prove so successful. General Nathaniel Greene and his Continental Army failed to take the well-stocked earthworks of Star Fort, but a few months later the British abandoned post. This seems to characterize the doings of General Greene: he always lost, yet in the end he won. Where most professional military officers showed a certain disdain for ragtag militiamen, Greene synchronized his movements with theirs to undermine and weaken the enemy. Famous South Carolina historian Walter Edgar wrote, “Greene never won a tactical battle in South Carolina, but he achieved his goals of destroying the British army and winning the war. Mao Tse-tung could not have designed a more perfect campaign.” The last battle of the American Revolution took place at John’s Island, but by then the war was basically over. There were few fireworks at its anticlimax. Lewis P. Jones, another South Carolina historian, has written, “The scene was more like the quiet passing of an elderly person during the night.” It might be fair to say that we didn’t exactly beat the British, we just caused them to want to stop fighting. But let historians debate the many factors amongst themselves. What’s clear here in the Palmetto State is that we have quite the legacy of being dashing rebels!
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A Monument for Conservation By Amber Hester Kuehn
If you call yourself a Bluffton local, you should know this story… The significance and purpose that the property on Victoria Bluff represents escapes me and I have to be reminded. It seems like Waddell has always been there… but it almost wasn’t. Take yourself back to 1969…there were only 2,500 full time residents on HHI, a swing bridge to the Island (1956 - 1982), the first Heritage Golf Tournament was hosted, and there was Bluffton…where? The gateway to Hilton Head. It was tucked away, a secret treasure, but unfortunately noticed by a German chemical company called BASF (Badische Anilin and Soda Fabrik or “Bad Air Sick Fish”) that planned to build a $100 million dollar chemical plant on The Colleton River at Victoria Bluff, 1800 acres of maritime forest where Waddell Mariculture Center, the wildlife preserve, and Colleton River Plantation now sit. The polluted effluent from the plant would flow from the Colleton River to Port Royal Sound’s pristine estuary. Plans to clear cut the maritime forest and dredge a shipping channel in Port Royal Sound horrified locals and developers on Hilton Head Island. Some with property value in mind and others, Lowcountry life, a co-op was formed to fight this devastating industrial development. It was comprised of native islanders and Blufftonians, many of them shrimpers fighting to protect their catch and way of life. They literally fought for the conservation of the estuary with the help of lawyers provided by Hilton Head developers like Fraser (who also contributed to the publicity that brought this travesty to the attention of the nation at large). Locals stood in front of bulldozers and
fishermen sent a local shrimp trawler, Capt. Dave, to Washington DC (that’s a long boat ride) carrying 25lbs of fresh shrimp on board to beg for help and deliver a petition with 45,000 signatures to the Secretary of the Interior. Hallelujah! “Bad Air Sick Fish” was forced to leave. I can’t imagine what Bluffton would be like if this conservation effort had f a i l e d . Coincidentally, that same year, the first National Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970. Round Two: Again, in 1972, Brown and Root (a division of Halliburton) announced that they would construct a facility to build off-shore drilling platforms for oil exploration off of the SC coast requiring the deepening/dredging of the Colleton River, a devastating blow to the marine ecosystem. Another company, Chicago Bridge and Iron planned to acquire the adjoining property to erect high pressure containers to store the liquefied natural fuel awaiting transport. In fact, the Colleton River Golf Course is located on a clearing made by this company to begin construction of their facility! Although some argued that the industry would have provided year-round jobs, the Hilton Head Island Community Association, protecting their interests to attract visitors to a pristine island, joined by environmentalists and the passionate locals, combined efforts to divert the industrial complex. Round Three: After two close calls, Thunderbird boat manufacturers (now Formula) set their sights on Victoria Bluff. This last effort to industrialize Victoria Bluff and the Colleton River was officially stunted by environmentalists that just would not give up. The Brown and Root property was purchased by a developer in 1989 and Colleton River Plantation was established. The rest of the BASF original tract is protected by the state of SC. Waddell Mariculture Center and the Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve represent the efforts of a generation dedicated to conservation for one of the last unpolluted estuary systems on the East Coast. The Bluffton Breeze
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Food for the Future By Amber Hester Kuehn
In 1979, the SC State Ports Authority transferred 1200 acres at Victoria Bluff on the Colleton River to the SCDNR (South Carolina Department of Natural Resources). For those of you that don’t look at nautical charts, this is the “land and sea” on the other side of HWY 278, across from Tanger outlets. Victoria Bluff is mostly residential, but 200 acres are dedicated to Waddell Mariculture Center and 1,000 acres are designated SC Heritage Trust preserve. Yes! There is a nature preserve with walking trails and a public boat landing is at the end of Sawmill Creek Road. In 1978, Al Stokes started his career with SCDNR and became the first and only director of Waddell Mariculture Center, a field experiment station for SCDNR completed in 1984. The facility includes a research building, two additional laboratory buildings, 25,000 feet of outdoor tank pads/ponds, and several green houses, silos and sheds. A charming plantation house (1929) on the property was restored by private donations to host visiting scientists and interns. Having been involved since the launch of this facility, Al is invested and attached to it. He gave me a detailed interview and showed me around the facility with an excitement that you would expect to have diminished over the last 30 years! He has seen it grow and prosper to benefit the pristine ecosystem near Port Royal Sound and the surrounding bays and tributaries that we boast of in our area. When you find your passion, it keeps for life. What is it all about?
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Everyone knows that they raise fish and shrimp over there. But why do they do it? Waddell Mariculture center is a state entity that does not profit from the sale of captive raised seafood. Their goal is to develop technologies for food production of farmed seafood, identify fish that can be grown, and repopulate fish populations for the health of the estuary. They have developed methods of shrimp production that are reliable and sought after across the globe. Contrary to popular belief, they are not researching genetic markers and releasing hundreds of fingerling red drum, cobia, and sea trout to make your sport fishing trip more fruitful. They are investigating, through recapture, the whereabouts of these fish as they mature, how long they are living, and what percentage of the population is wild vs. raised/released. They are inserting fish with diverse genetics to help maintain healthy fish populations. In 2013, Waddell released
extremely susceptible to environmental stresses like changes in salinity and pollution. Scientists at Waddell are able to control the environment in their holding tanks and ponds for safe, healthy development of small fish before release. Waddell research reaches inland to lakes and brackish areas as well. For example, the Charleston Harbor benefits from the restocking of striped bass. 1.4 million juvenile fin fish into Port Royal Sound, Charleston Harbor, and inland lakes. It has been predicted that the demand for seafood from the ocean will exceed supply by 2015! Did you know that the US imports 91% of its seafood, half of which is farm raised? A third of that seafood is imported from Asia. Not everyone lives on the river… Waddell is the only research facility of its kind in the USA and its right here in Bluffton, SC! Scientists from all over the globe visit and consult with Waddell on fin fish research. Farm raised seafood is very sustainable and consistently available. Looking for a new career? An internationally valuable resource is right around the corner. What do they know? Recapture data indicate that Waddell’s contribution to the local fish population is significant. Good and bad news… many of the fish recovered from fishing tournaments and recapture originated at Waddell, but this suggests that the wild population is not recovering. 75% of the cobia sampled in 2013 were raised at Waddell 6 years prior to their catch. The larval stage of game fish are
Other studies and outreach • A local study with the Town of Bluffton, USCB and the Lowcountry Institute focuses on salinity fluctuations after rain events in the May River and the effects of this variable on larval fishes. • Hydroponics, growing plants without soil, that incorporate freshwater fish like tilapia may be a household staple in the future. Waddell set up a hydroponic system at Whale Branch High school to educate the students with this technology… aquaculture for the next generation. • Experimenting with integrating shrimp, tilapia and red drum raised together for a more productive harvest.
Keeping it going Waddell does not operate on an extravagant budget. In fact, the facility is literally falling apart and in need of over a million dollars in repairs. The SC Senate and House recently overrode the Governors veto of $1.1 million for repairs, thanks to the help of our county delegation, Reps. Bill Herbkersman and Weston Newton and Sen. Tom Davis. We take for granted the important information that is being gathered at Waddell. Our natural resources define the Lowcountry and we should have more esteem for those that are keeping it going for us. Fundraising efforts like “Taste of Waddell” held at the facility annually and participation in the Bluffton Seafood Festival activities in October are opportunities for the community to support and learn about the programs/research conducted there. It is easy to forget and assume that someone is watching out for our marine resources. Waddell Mariculture Center represents perseverance, conservation, and future sustainability for the community…we just don’t know it yet. The Bluffton Breeze
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METHODIST Bluffton United Methodist Church 101 Calhoun Street, 757-3351 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship: 8:45am & 11am
St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church Church of the Palms United Methodist 333 Fording Island Road, 815-3100 1425 Okatie Highway, 379-1888 Sat. 4pm, 6pm Sun. 7:15am, 9am, 11am, 5pm, Sunday Worship: 10:30am Espagnol 1pm Mon-Fri 6:45am Chapel, 8:30am Church St. Luke’s United Methodist Church SC Highway 170 near Sun CIty, 705-3022 Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 10am ANGLICAN The Church of the Cross 110 Calhoun St, 757-2661 Sat. Worship: 5:28pm, Sun. 8am & 10am 495 Buckwalter Parkway, 757-2662 Sunday Worship: 9am & 10:30am
St. Andrew By-The-Sea UMC Bluffton Campus One University Blvd. (USCB’s HHI Gateway Campus, Hargray Building) 843-785-4711 Sunday worship: 10:30 a.m.
EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of Okatie At St. Luke’s Baptist Church Hwy 170 and Snake Road, Worship: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday, 8:30am GREEK ORTHODOX Holy Resurrection Church at St. Andrews Catholic Church 220 Pickney Colony Road, 837-4659 Orthros: 9:30am, Liturgy 10am JEWISH
PRESBYTERIAN Lowcountry Presbyterian Church US 278 and Simmonsville Road, 815-6570 Sunday School: Adult 9:40am, Child 10:30 Sunday Worship: 8:30am & 10:30am Grace Coastal Church (PCA) 1425 Okatie 15 Williams Drive (off SC170), 379-5521 Sunday School: 11am Sunday Worship: 9:30am NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Live Oak Christian Church Temple Osah Shalom Bluffton High School Auditorium 757-5670 at Lowcountry Presbyterian Kidstreet: 9:15am, Worship 10:15am 278 Simmonsville Road, 705-2532 Shabbat Worship 3rd Friday of month, 8pm Lowcountry Community Church Bluffton Campus: 801 Buckwalter Parkway LUTHERAN 836-1101 Lord of Life Lutheran Church Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am 351 Buckwalter Parkway, 757-4774 Sunday School: 10am Sunday Worship: 8am, 9am, 11am
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How much do you your BFF’s? By Tamela Maxim What are your BFFs? My Bluffton Fashion Favorites are anything in sunny, bright colors – especially orange, which I’ve been wearing since long before it was “black.” What will you choose for glamming up (or not) the sandbar, beach, work, after-hours, gym or while cycling down Highway 278? Will you pick up some of the new candy shades of leggings to wear while working out? Or how about the latest show-some-skin-peek-a-boo styles? Will we see any of you in those? There are a few items on On fashion to impress the summer “Walk like you have three men 2014 list that walking behind you.” you won’t Oscar de la Renta find in my closet and probably not in yours either. Leather overalls and shorts are in, but hot, sticky Bluffton humidity and any second skins – as in cow, ostrich or gator won’t work here most of the year, but especially during the summer. In-seam stripes (as in “reverse tuxedo”) on long pants are in, but I predict they will soon be right back out. They are ultra non-flattering – as in they make straight legs look bow-legged – yuck. Show up at a church picnic in leather or half “nekkid” in one of those deep skin exposing V-neck jackets or one of the big button down shirts with only the top one fastened and we’ll know you aren’t from
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around here and will have to just bless your heart real good and give you some cool, sweet tea until you feel better. There’s a time and place for every kind of different in Bluffton, so if you aren’t sure, please ask. Some trends from winter 2014 are sticking around – orange is still the new black, black and white reigns as the ever steady mix and match, icy pastels remain hot, hot, hot, large florals are still out there, rose gold rules the metallic zone, multi-colored heels are the mark of the in-crowd and bling and tribal will keep on providing On fashion as bad taste an element “A little bad taste is like a nice of zingysplash of paprika. We all need a z a n g splash of bad taste – it’s hearty, pizzazz it’s healthy, it’s physical. I think we along with could use more of it. No taste is touches of what I’m against.” mesh and Lauren Hutton
perforations. On fashion as self-discovery Designers have also “Style is knowing who you are, c o n t i n u ed what you want to say, and not to formulate giving a damn.” bold, slashy Orson Welles c u t - o u t clothing, asymmetrical drapes and hems along with crop tops over any kind of bottoms - long, middy, short - skinny, loose or even tutu fluffy. New for the gym: mid-calf Starburst colored leggings in shades of pink, turquoise, lime and yellow. Jewelry is moving away from traditional – with around the ear-earcuffs and any kind of ear decoration that looks SCAD-like. But, that’s only if you are the type who likes to prove how nonconformist you are by your obvious conforming – what I call “fitting-out” to fit in – not very Blufftonish if you ask me. Lettering is popular – from symbols and slogans, to logos and funny-punny sayings. Maybe someone should create cover-ups and t-shirts with state of mind typography or bold and breezy commentary. Sexy is always in. Lace and sheer layers are sometimes more femme fatale than feminine; more snug and spandex than soft and sweet, but never stiff or tight. Thank goodness and bless our little
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fashionista hearts - high waist skirts and pants are finally making a comeback – some with cute little skinny belts or self ties and guaranteed to make your legs look longer. They will On fashion as an option also help you get “Fashion is what you’re offered away with one of four times a year by designers. those cute little And, style is what you choose.” ol’ crop tops Lauren Hutton if you haven’t eaten too much of Aunt Lucille’s banana pudding or taken too many trips through
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the drive-thru. Plus, the higher waistlines (thank you very much) cover up that awful over the waistband tummy bulge. For those of you with itty bitty pencil legs, be sure to look for the latest in denim short shorts. The rest of us can wear those darling surfer shorts that come in both casual and dressy fabrics from cottons to silks. A few pointers (from our editors) on fashion choices close to home ... When you get off the water you have a house full of friends and family…..casserole now in the oven and a quick splash of wine while you checked on everyone, and now it’s your turn. Jump in and out of the shower and you find a casual, free, confident outfit that’s just right for you. Eggs n’ tricities and Gigi’s have something for all personalities and occasions. In the exercise world fashion and technology are holding hands. Stretchable, On fashion for others breathable, durable, and “Girls do not dress for boys. They beautiful with splashes of dress for themselves and, of iridescent color. Clinging to course, each other. If girls dressed your body helping to cool you for boys they’d just walk around as your sweat evaporates. naked all the time. Carefully selected shoes… Betsy Johnson each one with function and style. Running, kayaking, CrossFit, cycling, boating…. ok…cool flap flaps work too!! If you follow the BFF rules there will be the hat that is just right! Thanks for your help Bluffton Bicycle Shop and CrossFit-843. How to turn fashion on instantly? After a perfect day at the sandbar you may want to slip into a playful cover-up for the boat ride home. One of vibrant color with a hint of sexiness -- you’ll feel good over all. Spend some time at Cocoon’s in Sheraton Park and discover Bluffton chic. On fashion to be remembered Irrespective of your personal “Dress shabbily and they remember BFF’s don’t forget that every the dress; dress impeccably and occasion is a fashion occasion they remember the woman.” -- and never, ever forget this Coco Chanel quote from Coco Chanel!
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Breeze O V E R T H E B R I D G E S *Wheelchair accessible event. *July 1-27 PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES A musical tribute to life by the roadside filled with high octane, toe-tappin’ tunes and mighty fine pies. It’s part musical, part comedy, and 100% fun! Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 842-2787, 17 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI. Tues.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 2 pm, Sun. 6/22 2 &8 pm $44 (Kids $31), Preview 6/17-19: $34 (Kids $24) July 1-31 COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM, 6896767, ext. 223, 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI. *Finding Freedom’s Home: Archaeology at Mitchelville – View recently uncovered historic objects. Free (donations accepted) Blue Crab Discovery – Visit Jarvis Creek with a Museum docent. (Reservations required.) $15 (Kids $10) Sea Turtle Talk – Join the evening lecture and beach walk. (Reservations required.) $20 (Kids $15) *Lowcountry Critters – Learn about alligators, snakes, turtles, and other critters. $10 (Kids $5) *Butterfly Discovery – Take a guided tour of the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Enclosure. (Reservations required.) $10 (Kids $5) *Sweetgrass Basket Making Class – Learn from a local Gullah basket maker. (Reservations required.) $65 *SAVANNAH THEATRE, 912-233-7764, 222 Bull St. $37.45 (Coupon $34.24, Group of 20 $30, Kids $18.19). July 2-30 SAVANNAH LIVE – High-energy song, dance, and comedy! Wed. & Fri. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm (no show 7/4). July 3-31 JUKEBOX! – A real “blast from the past!” Thurs. & Sat. 8 pm, Sat. 6/21 & 7/26 3 & 8 pm. July 3, 17, 31 & Aug. 14 CAPT. WM. HILTON AND THE ADVENTURE Spend an hour with Capt. William Hilton and let him tell you about his life and
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voyages of discovery. Participants will be able to interact with Capt. Hilton, ask him questions, and learn about life aboard a 17th century ship by examining reproduction artifacts and playing some of the games that were popular with mariners and passengers alike. Coastal Discovery Museum, 689-6767 ext. 223, 70 Honey Horn Dr., HHI. Reservations required. 11 am $15 *July 7-28 3RD ANNUAL SHAKESPEARE SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL Movies may be close captioned; call for availability. First Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 681-3696 or 689-9890, 540 William Hilton Pkwy., HHI. 7 pm Free. July 7 Othello. July 14 A Midsummer Night’s Dream. July 28 Antony & Cleopatra. Aug. 11 Hamlet. Aug. 18 Shakespear In Love Aug. 7 ROGER MOSS & KIM POLOTE – Spend an evening on stage with this well-known local talent. 7 pm Aug. 14 EDITH PIAF – Enjoy a musical tribute to the French chanteuse known as the Little Sparrow. 7 pm Aug. 21 JOHNNY MERCER – Relax with the ever popular songs of the Savannah native. 7 pm *July 11 AN EVENING WITH FANTASIA AND FRIENDS Season three winner of American Idol in 2004, the Grammy Award winning singersongwriter will be performing live with Special Guest Ricco Barrino and Host Kevin “Damn Fool” Simpson. Johnny Mercer Theatre at the Savannah Civic Center, 912-651-6550, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. 8 PM $55, 65 *July 12 “BIG FRANK” WADDELL performs a repertoire that he describes as “Americana Folk and Comedy.” This southern songwriter and guitarist is joined by Ed Hunnicutt and David Owens. The trio will present music and stories that pluck your heartstrings one moment and tickle your funny bone the next. Beaufort County ArtWorks, 3792787, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort (K-Mart Plaza). 7:30 pm $17 (Students $12, Kids $7)
*July 18-20 SUMMER DINNER THEATRE: MY WONDERFUL COMA Through countless comedic moments, this production deals with a “totally ’80s” teenager, who wakes up in 2008 after spending 19 years in a coma and has to fit into the modern-day world. Savannah Christian Church, 912-629-4730 or 912-629-4733, 55 Al Henderson Blvd. 6 pm $10 (includes dinner) *July 25 SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S CHOIR Enjoy the end of camp concert by the Savannah Children’s Choir, an auditioned community choir with a mission of uniting Savannah’s children through the power of song. Lucas Theatre, 912-525-5050, 32 Abercorn St., Sav. 7 pm $5 minimum suggested donation CONCERTS ON THE GREEN Palmetto Bluff (, 800-501-7405, off May River Rd. 6:30 pm $25 per carload. Gates open at 5 pm. Bring your own chairs to sit on the Village Green. Food and beverage will be available for cash sales. If you’re carrying in your own picnic, please bring only hand-held coolers and/or bags. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Beaufort County. July 15 THE ACCOMPLICES – A patchwork of American music by a lowcountry string band. July 29 ZACK STILTNER BAND – Local band playing country music plus a little of everything. Aug. 12 DEAS GUYZ *Aug. 1-3 TELFAIR ACADEMY FREE WEEKEND The community is invited to enjoy 3 days of free admission. Telfair Museums, 912-790-8800, Telfair Academy, 121 Barnard St., Sav. Fri.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 1-5 pm Fr *SAVANNAH THEATRE, 912-233-7764, 222 Bull St. $37.45 (Coupon $34.24, Group of 20 $30, Kids $18.19). Aug. 1 SAVANNAH LIVE – High-energy song, dance, and comedy! Wed. & Fri. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm (no show 7/4) Aug. 2 JUKEBOX! – A real “blast from the past!” Thurs. & Sat. 8 pm, Sat. 6/21 & 7/26 3 & 8 pm. Aug. 8-23 BROADWAY ON BULL STREET – Show-stopping hit songs! Thurs.-Sat. 8 pm, Sun. 3 pm, Sat. 8/23 3 & 8 *Aug. 5-7 SECOND CITY COMEDY: HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER
The Second City, Chicago’s legendary comedy theater and an American treasure for over 50 years, presents an hilarious revue featuring some of the best sketches, songs, from their 53-year history. *Aug. 9 & 23 STREET MUSIC IN PORT ROYAL Artists to be announced. Check the Website in August for details. Beaufort County ArtWorks, 3792787, 2127 Boundary St., Beaufort (K-Mart Plaza). 6:30 pm Free *Aug. 13-14 THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON: FROM GOSPEL TO GERSHWIN Come experience the unique sounds that are part of Charleston’s rich musical heritage of gospel, Gershwin, light classics, and jazz, all presented by artists in a 75-minute concert. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 8422787, 17 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI. 8 pm $7 *Aug. 29 ELVIS: END OF LONELY STREET A 2-hour show packed with his hits and concert favorites performed by Russ Lanier as a 35-yearold Elvis on the concert tour in 1970 and 1971. This two-act show features the Dream Team Band, and includes a live opening act by Casey Dunham. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 842-2787, 17 Shelter Cove Lane, HHI. 8 pm $37 *Aug. 30 OATLAND’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Help us celebrate this milestone with food, friends, memories, live music, and a silent auction. Ages 21 and over. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 912-395-1516, 711 Sandtown Rd., Sav. 6:30-10 pm $35, Advanced Tickets (before Aug. 8): $25 each, $45 per couple Daily (except Sun.): HEYWARD HOUSE Guided tours of the historic house-museum and grounds last approximately 30 minutes. Heyward House, 757-6293, 70 Boundary St., Bluffton. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-4 pm $8 (Students $2, Kids Free) * SEE THE LOCAL LIST OF FIREWORK DISPLAYS ON THE BREEZE BULLETIN BOARD
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June 26, we will have Bryan Barnes in the house!!! Bryan plays a wide selection of classic rock putting his own unique spin on each song bringing it to life. He is a crooner with a silky smooth voice that compliments a perfect wine sipping evening. Join us Thursday from 7 - 9 pm for Bryan’s whole set (infused with a bit of comedy) while enjoying our new menu items and a glass of your favorite wine or one of our new draft beers!
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The Heyward House is now offering fun summer activities for children of all ages! Step back in time and learn how to make an Old World craft, participate in an archaeological excavation, or have an adventure around old town finding items in a history and nature scavenger hunt! The program is being offered throughout July, and August. Please contact Katie Epps at 843-757-6293.
4th of JULY FIREWORKS! RIVER STREET
July 4, 2014 @ 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm Come celebrate American patriotism at the River Street Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza! Savannah’s historic riverfront will be celebrating the Fourth of July all weekend long! Live music too!
TOWN OF PORT ROYAL
July 4, 2014 @ 4:00 pm For The Sands Beach in Port Royal: Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. DJ providing music and fireworks start following the fireworks at Parris Island, across the river. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and bug spray.
PARRIS ISLAND July 4, 2014 @ 3:00 pm Independence Day Celebration at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. This event is free and open to the public - Enjoy free food, soft drinks and ice cream, bounce houses, face painting, live music, obstacle course, dunk tanks and of course...an amazing fireworks show! Concert starts at 8pm!
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Harbour Town Children’s activities, live music, food and beverage. Fireworks display that will begin about 9:15 (dusk) from a barge in Calibogue Sound. www.seapines.com Shelter Cove Harbour offers a HarbourFest celebration featuring patriotic selections performed by Shannon Tanner at 6:30 and 8:00 pm. The fireworks display will begin right after dusk. For more information call tollfree 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com. Skull Creek The fireworks will start at 9:30pm and be launched from a barge in the Intracoastal Waterway/Skull Creek. Join Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Chart House or the Skull Creek Boathouse for live entertainment.
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By Jevon Daly
My earliest memories of my Dad are from when we lived in a house he built for us at the top of a mountain. My Dad moved us from chilly Pennsylvania to sticky St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands way back in the hairy 70s. My father worked at the post office every morning at 4 a.m. A long haired, bearded wookie from the states who loved music. He had this Sony tape deck with a leather cover that was very pimp. My dad would go to work, then come home and chill with his kids and his music. We heard all kinds of stuff coming out of that tape deck. Muddy Waters, the Stones, Heart.....The Police and Blondie were hot and my parents had a working band at all times, which started when we moved down to the islands. My daddy played bass {just like the Johnny Cash song} and mom sang. My dad would work all week at the post office then on the weekends the band would either play gigs or practice. When they weren’t doing that it was hanging out at Hull Bay with people like “Crazy Bruce” or “Cat”. The adults would drink Heineken and listen to tunes while the kids would surf or skateboard. Talk about a cool childhood. The crime got bad and we moved to this place called Hilton Head. My brother Gavan and I had started playing saxophone and trombone back in Pa in 81. We moved back there briefly and my dad made sure we got the horns when we showed interest. He bought me a guitar in 83 and we had a band with my Mom and Dad. Sorta..... My mom wanted to do popular tunes..we wanted to jam.....anyways- My father is the reason i play
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music. He nurtured my interest early, maybe even brainwashed me a bit. “Forced” me to listen to Little Feat, and the Grateful Dead while listening to and playing stuff we liked like Ozzy and Alice in Chains when we started gigging in bars in 1988. After these jobs my dad usually carried all the gear out while we flirted with girls and stuff - My Dad taught me a lot about music through constant listening sessions, but mostly taught me to work. Carrying the equipment and setting up was almost more important than playing it seemed sometimes. Getting to yourself ready play.....fired up.....it was all part of it. Back when i was in my 20’s we barely played 20 gigs a year back then. Each one seemed like such a huge deal. I guess that kinda carried over to nowadays where I’m doing 250. My Dad is always having more fun than anyone in the room....hooting like an audience member while standing onstage. Sure we argue sometimes about stuff while we are getting set up. Maybe even yelling at each other. But where would i be without you Dad? Most fathers wouldn’t let their kids play guitar ‘superloud’ on Sunday. Most Dads wouldn’t trade in their favorite banjo for a Les Paul. But my Dad did. He’s always into new stuff as well as old in the music world. How many fathers had Miles Davis’ Bitches Brew on vinyl? John Hartord’s Aero- Plain on cassette? Mine did - Here’s to you, Dad. Thank You
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There are countless advantages to life here in Bluffton. However, we all know there is one BIG disadvantage the summer heat and humidity. For newcomers to the area, it’s almost enough to make them pack their bags and head for hills. Whether you are new to the region, or a native, keeping your cool about the summer heat will help keep your home cool and comfortable, and save you some cold hard cash. Of course, you can crank that thermostat up past 80, but you’ll be clammy, sweaty, and you’ll still be paying a bundle. HVAC expert Mike Covert, owner of Covert Aire, which has been serving the toasty coastal region of South Carolina and Georgia for over seven years, says that little things can add up to making a big difference. “There are obvious things, like weather stripping, energy efficient windows, and upgraded insulation that will make your home more comfortable. We had a customer who kept a table lamp turned on around the clock, just inches away from the thermostat. The increased heat from the incandescent bulb affected the temperature of the thermostat, and the homeowner had to readjust the thermostat constantly, By changing the bulb to a florescent one, or moving the lamp altogether, the temperature stabilizes. Compact fluorescents produce the same light but use a fifth the energy and create less heat.” Other quick tips to save energy and money. For example, turn off your computer, monitor, and TVs (including flat screens) when not in use. They generate a surprising amount of heat. Plug your home electronics into power strips and turn power strips off when equipment is not in use. Turn off the heated dryer on your dishwasher, and wash only full loads of dishes and clothes. Try running these appliances during off-peak hours, like overnight and early morning. If you feel particularly energetic, install a clothes drying line in the garage. Many traditional Lowcountry homes have working shutters. Close them when the sun is beating down. Alternatively, draw the curtains or blinds inside when the sun comes streaming in. Windows, even energy efficient ones, create a greenhouse effect that heats
your living space. The temporary loss of those beautiful Bluffton vistas will be worth the savings and added comfort! Covert warns against a tactic his service technicians see often. “If your cooling system was properly designed and installed by a company who knows what they’re doing, closing off some vents and leaving others open can actually create more stress on the AC.” He suggests that if you have hot spots in your home, contact a qualified AC company to determine what can be done to eliminate them. If you have a fireplace, be sure the damper is closed. Grill your hot weather meals on the patio, or use the microwave instead of heating the kitchen. Even your home’s landscaping can affect its temperature. Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning units, but not block the airflow. An AC unit operating in the shade uses less electricity and struggles far less to keep a constant temperature. While these steps are “low tech” and free, there are some that cost a few bucks initially, while saving money in the long run. For example, programmable thermostats can raise and lower the temperature to match your comings and goings. However, big temperature swings can be counterproductive. “We see people turn the AC completely off when they go to work, then they assume the system is broken when it takes forever to cool down their home. Raising your thermostat just 5 degrees while you’re at work is all you need to do,” If you’re building new or remodeling, consider this: A 10-year-old air conditioner is only half as efficient as a new one. South Carolina (and most states) offer incentives for installing energy efficient systems. You can see the programs available at this website (http:// dsireusa.org/) or contact your power company or a reputable HVAC dealer. Lastly, a quick check of your air conditioner’s efficiency by a trained technician is worth the cost. An air conditioner that’s not cooling well could be low on refrigerant, or have leaks and blockages, wasting money and energy. Unchecked problems usually get worse, not better, and when your system kicks the bucket due to neglect, you’ll lose your cool - in more ways than one!
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Caddy For Life By Joel Zuckerman
Bruce Edwards was the long-tenured caddy of Tom Watson. He was just 50 years old when he succumbed to the ravages of ALS little more than 10 years ago, in April 2004. The long-standing, brother-like relationship between the hall of famer Watson, this year’s Ryder Cup captain, and his longtime caddie, was chronicled in the book “Caddy for Life,” by best-selling author John Feinstein. Relationships between caddies and their players, no matter how solid, sometimes hit rocky ground. Just like baseball managers, it has often been said that caddies are hired to be fired. So it is understandable that they had a years-long hiatus, at which time Edwards went to work for Greg Norman, the Great White Shark, the most dominant player in golf from the mid 80s until the mid 90s. He eventually went back to his original boss, who he worked for until he became too sick
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to carry the bag. Someone once asked the caddy what the difference was between working for Norman and Watson. He pondered the question, and then delivered this thoughtful reply: “if Greg Norman hits a long, straight drive down the middle, and it ends up in a divot, he would look up at the heavens, shake his head and say “why me?” But if Tom Watson hits the same long, straight drive, and it ends up in a divot, he has an entirely different reaction. He would look up at me and wink, and then say, “watch this!” According to the caddy, who had a close-up observation of the two superstars for an extended period, Norman thought he had very little say in what the fates had in store for him. He was unable to control his destiny, and felt that the stars were generally aligned against him. It’s a unique observation, considering his carefully crafted, swashbuckling image that earned him hundreds of of dollars and millions worldwide fame. However Watson felt that he could in fact control his own destiny, and by sheer force of will and positive thinking, he could alter and improve any potentially bad or difficult situation. The facts are these: Greg Norman won just two major championships, the British Open on two occasions. However he is far more famous for all the majors that got away. He held the 54 hole lead at least half a dozen times, but was never able to close the deal in the United States. Most galling in a career full of disappointment was the 1996 Masters,
when a six shot lead, seemingly insurmountable, evaporated on that fateful Sunday. Tom Watson, by contrast, won eight major championships. He captured the British Open five times, the Masters twice, and also a US Open. Watson thrilled the golf world in 2009, when just a couple of months prior to his 60th birthday, he almost won the British Open for a sixth time. It was one capricious bounce on the 72nd hole that sent his seemingly perfect approach shot into the rough, forcing him into a bogey, and a four hole playoff which he lost to eventual Champion Stewart Cink. The takeaway from these facts is that there is a monumental difference between “why me?”and “watch this!” Greg Norman had all the talents
that Tom Watson had. They were both the most dominant player of their time, both in possession of every magical skill that separates the great from the good. But it was Tom Watson’s can-do attitude, self belief, his ability to see the positive and not the negative, that makes him far and away a more significant golfer than Greg Norman. In large part because he didn’t have the mental strength of Watson, Norman, despite his wealth and worldwide fame, will always be judged more harshly. While it would be wonderful to have the golf ability of either of these men, it is easy to understand that in terms of mental strength and positive attitude, the person that you really want to emulate is Tom Watson.
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By Merry Lee Jones
On May 10, 1775,
the Second Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia to determine a course of action toward Britain. By June, 65 delegates had arrived, representing 12 colonies (Georgia was not represented until September.) The members of this Second Continental Congress belonged to the elite of colonial society. They were men of status and wealth, who under normal circumstances, would believe in an established authority. Yet, in July 1776, these men-successful lawyers, merchants, ministers, plantation owners, and a sprinkling of artisans signed their name to one of the most revolutionary documents of modern times. They pledged to each other “our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor” in the cause of American Independence. Thomas Heyward, representing South Carolina, was one of the signers of this declaration defending the Colonies’ right to liberty. This son of South Carolina, this man who was born in our own backyard put his name on one of the most
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majestic pieces of paper in our country’s history... The Declaration of Independence. Thomas Heyward was born July 28, 1746 in St. Luke’s Parish, which was located in the province of South Carolina. His father was Colonel Daniel Heyward, a planter and a man of great wealth. Unlike many gentlemen of fortune, he was determined to teach his son the value and advantages of a good education, as opposed to idolizing possessions. He selected the best school in the province for young Thomas, who, by his diligence became quite knowledgeable. Having finished his scholastic studies, he entered into a law practice as an apprentice. On accomplishing the usual term of study, young Mr. Heyward was sent to England to complete his legal preparation. He was entered as a student of law at Middle Temple, one of the Inns of Court. On completing his studies, he decided to tour Europe which occupied him for several years. This was an opportunity to gain knowledge of the
different countries of Europe. He found himself observing the contrast between the industry and simpleness of South Carolina to the haughtiness, indolence and pride of this old continent. It was with great pleasure that he returned home. Thomas Heyward returned to South Carolina in 1771 and quickly joined his fellow patriots in their fight for independence. He had become embittered in England by the contemptuous attitude of the British towards the “backwoods colonials.” He devoted himself with great zeal to the practice of law. In 1775, Mr. Heyward was elected to fill a vacancy in the Continental Congress. This void was created by the recall of the distinguished John Rutledge who was called back to help defend South Carolina against a threatened invasion. Heyward, being a modest man, at first declined. However, he was convinced to fulfill the duties of his appointment and arrived in Philadelphia. He was one of the 65 delegates representing the 13 colonies to discuss the great question of American Independence. Thomas Heyward signed the Declaration of Independence five days after his thirtieth birthday. In 1778 he left the congress and was appointed as a judge in the Criminal Courts of the new government of South Carolina. Soon after his elevation to the bench, he was called to the painful duty of presiding at the trial and condemnation of several persons charged with treasonable correspondence with the British Army. The condemnation of these persons was followed by their execution, which took place within view of the enemy. This served to render Judge Heyward most obnoxious to the British.
prisoner of war. As he had been one of the leaders of the revolution, he, and others that had played an equally distinguished part, were transported to St. Augustine. After the war ended, he returned to South Carolina and resumed his judicial duties. In 1790, he was a member of a convention forming the South Carolina State Constitution. He continued as a judge until 1798. Judge Thomas Heyward died March, 1809 at sixty four years of age. History has Thomas Heyward of St. Luke’s Parish South Carolina as one of the most estimable men who lived in his time. One of the most firm, honest, intelligent, and fearless who embarked in the Revolution. He was characterized for sound judgment and an ardent disposition which justly entitled him to the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens. It was good for America. Good for the cause of freedom, that the God of heaven raised up such a generation of men at a time when the civil and religious liberties of our country demanded their wisdom, fortitude and patriotism.Without their existence and their exalted virtues, the United States of America would not be here today. Thomas Heyward’s burial site is across the creek from White Hall Plantation where he lived. This area is now referred to as Old House. A half-mile long lane of live oak trees leads from Highway 336 to the family cemetery where this lowcountry boy was laid to rest in a land that he truly honored and loved.
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J Ranger by Garth Swift Four Corners
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River Freedom By Gene Cashman When I was 12 I took a boat out on the May River, through Bull Creek, into the Calibogue Sound, clear out past South Beach and into the Atlantic Ocean. This was far from the range I was permitted to roam alone. For a while I let the motor run full throttle into the wild unknown. I was speeding away from chores, from my sisters and the watchful eye and advice of my dad. I was a fighter pilot, a race car driver, a superhero all in one little Boston Whaler. I briefly considered it a crowning achievement of boyhood until the crushing reality of my whereabouts was thrust upon me by consecutive, large sea swells and a crack of thunder. Fear welled up in me; boyish indifference to consequence was suddenly replaced by a keen awareness of approaching weather and low fuel; with a lump in my throat I beat a quick path home. It had lasted but a moment, yet the freedom I felt in that brief breath was electrifying. That night, before I went to bed my father sat at the edge of my bed. He knew. I don’t know how, but he knew. There was no lecture just four words, “Son, respect that river.” He did not have to say anything else. I never forgot the lesson. Spending so much time as a youth on the water in Bluffton, I was well aware of the power and strength of nature, it gave me a strong sense of my place in the world. The lesson was pounded in my head each time I was with my father. “The tide waits on no man” was the saying around my home. I took it to mean that ole Man River and Mother Nature did whatever it took to stay on schedule, so one better
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stay focused out in the elements. Even still, that night after he spoke I lay awake reliving the wind and ocean spray on my face. My pulse still raced with excitement. Fast forward 25 years. The sun was low on the horizon and a nervous mama scanned the marsh for signs of a boat. Not totally indifferent to my sister’s anxiety, but cooly hanging back from the railing I too scanned the river. A few hours before a few of my nephews had casually informed me they would be out fishing for a while. The eldest, a little too confident. The middle, a little too naive. The youngest a little too, well, young to voice otherwise. I knew what they were up to. Fishing could have meant lots of things, especially in this day and age, but based on their upbringing I figured they were joyriding up and down tidal creeks making generally legal mischief. I let them pass without too much thought. As time wore on my sister’s anxiety took on a more frustrated air. “Boys, boys, boys!” she stomped and turned looking at me, stopping just shy of an expletive. “Not a single inquiry from you about where they were headed! You let them go without a cell phone?” Her face grew as red as her hair. There was no point in any reply from me, for the verdict was in on this moment in sibling history. “I am sure they are fine” I finally offered somewhat remorsefully, “they know what they are doing.” That was the truth. They were raised on the same fire and brimstone as me when it came to respecting the power of the river. The men of the
family imparted on these boys the hand me down wisdom born from great trail and error on these waters. It was given with humble, but forceful sincerity. One had to earn the freedom that came with taking a boat out solo. Just as the last of the sun was fading we heard an outboard motor across the water. It wasn’t the high pitch whine from the little boat engine the boys had taken, but a deeper strain. I could not see the boat, but from experience I recognized the sound immediately; a boat towing another. When the bow light emerged from the marsh my thoughts were confirmed. An old model Chris Craft was towing the boys back home. My sister turned, visibly relieved “it’s better you greet them than me right now” she said before walking up the dock to the house. I smiled guilty, thinking of the worry I must have caused my mom as a kid on these waters. I watched them, nostalgically, make their way slowly across wind and tide towards the floating dock. A pleasant man, older and quite affable looking, greeted me with a worn hand clasp when his boat got in range. His broad and knowing smile communicated that this tow reminded him, as it did me, of youthful folly. “Hold on and let me grab the cleat” he said as I held the side of his boat. “Found them in the marsh” his eyes shined “must have hit bottom, the prop on the motor is clean gone.” I looked back at the boys for the first time. They looked worried and worse for the wear. All three’s faces were sunburned, their shirtless backs streaked with pluff mud. Grabbing their bow line and giving it a toss, the man pushed back off into the night. The boys called out many thanks to the man. He gave me a salute and a wink “go easy on them sir” he smiled “it’s the only way they learn.”
everyone worried?” I nodded without word. You could see the air go out of the older two and tears well up in the youngest. “Fellas” I finally said “you have some making up to do with your mamas, but I will help deal with that and the motor.” All three forlorn faces stared back up at me, hope returning to their eyes. “I will go soften the blow but you had better clean this mess up.” As soon as I was out of eyesight I heard an explosion of laughter and boyish curse words. I stopped to listen long enough to briefly relive the freedom, consequence and exhilaration of youth. When I crossed the threshold to the house my sister sat waiting in the kitchen. Papa stood behind her. “I am going to kill them” she said. “Oh now” I said “I think they have learned their lesson.” Papa cleared his throat to speak, but I stopped him before he could. “You know what sis” I said with my gaze still fixed on my dad “let me go back and have another talk with them. I think I know exactly what to say.” My dad nodded in agreement. Before she could protest he put his hand on her shoulder as reassurance I had the words to say. He, again did not have to say a word and I only had four to say to my nephews “boys, respect that river.”
At first the boys were silent, eerily so. Finally the eldest spoke up “is Bluffton Water Taxi by Marge Agin
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A Child’s July Jimmy Watermelon Seed aka Jim Palmer I remember back to the long ago days of one childhood July. Perhaps I was nine or so. You would think that such memories would be filled with the lighted sprinkle of sparklers and the pop of firecrackers and bottle rockets and such. Oh, I did find a thrill in the fourth of July’s fireworks. From their mesmerizing glitter in the summer night sky to the following percussion of their report, it was a time enjoyed. My strongest memories though, are of things a bit more akin to that coastal island life. There was the barefooted run down a sandy dirt road that skirted the entry to our farmland home. In the mornings the fine sand was cool on my feet as I would amble along, pushing up little drifts just ahead of my toes. The mounding little hills I’d create as I walked along reminded me of the rolling wake of incoming shrimp boats and of the porpoise’ that would glide alongside. They seemed to dance off the motion of the water that the running trawlers pushed aside, following them across the sound and into the mouth of the big river. They played a game of tag, close but never touching, all the way to where the banks began to narrow and the boats would slow their pace. From my first memory of seeing these beings of the water, on outings with Daddy in his boat, I marveled at this seeming feat of magic and grace. A true child of the country, I loved most all things wild, but the mystery of creatures that lived hidden in those waters sparked a particular curiosity for me to what might nearly have been a passion. There was many a July morning, when I’d follow that dirt road to ‘the crossroads” at one corner of our property and be drawn down the turn-off leading to a wide stretch of sandy flats, Adam’s Creek and the pinnacle
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of playgrounds, Captain Billy’s dock. It stretched out in earthy colors across a blue and green summer canvas. If it was early enough in the day the foot planks of the heavy timbered dock were cooler than the road and often still moist with dew. Age worn pillars of hardwood, pine and palmetto trunks, footed deep through mud and clay, held the structure above the water. With great rough milled oak timbers, tarred black, for deck stringers and cross-members and four by eight inch and wider deck-planking, it jutted out from the high clay and sand bank like some tree laid on its side. It was only a short walk out to be over deep water and near this end was built what they called “the shrimp house.” It was like an unpainted, weathered wood barn over water. This was where the dock workers would wash the shrimp boats’ catch, separate the kept, size the shrimp and pack and ice them down in big wire baskets. Inside, instead of the aroma of hay and dusty fodder, there was the scent of salt water hosed down wood and the last catch of shrimp and fish still hanging in the air. Add the wafting hint of creosote warming in the sun and you have what was a perfume to my senses. Don’t ask me why, I just loved it, from the salt marsh and pluff mud to all that waited for me in that shrimp house. And that was just what filled one of my senses... There too were the sounds. There was the water lapping, bird of marsh and air calling out, workers on the dock and hill mixed between talk and song. Captain Billy, when not out on one of his several boats would be hammering and welding, mending or making some part for this orchestra of which he was the conductor. All their voices and all the other sounds around the place, natural as the wind and manmade as the hammer, melded together like some great calliope forever casting out its song. Add to this, what seemed to a child as ancient ruins, were the quizzical rusting chunks of machinery, abandoned to back sheds. Here and there old shrimp nets nested in piles and iron strapped planing doors lay cast aside. Hanging from covered beams there were clustered strings of once bright, but faded colored tattletale roving. There were coils of old hemp rope hawsers. To my ever growing imagination this was like a far flung land from
the one I lived in on our farm. I may have often been in innocent mischief, but I tell you I was seldom bored. As my fascination with, and presence near, the shrimp boats became more obvious and frequent, Captain Billy saw fit to go over a few rules with me. The first two rules were, “Stay clear of the dock when those big boats are coming alongside and tying up.” And, “You’d best wait ‘til the catch is winched off and hauled inside too.” The third rule and one he called a commandment of the seas, “Before you think about setting foot on someone’s deck always ask, ‘Permission to come aboard.” Though most of the boat skippers were of at least medium temperament, I learned they had no time for a child under foot. That left Captain Billy, with whatever of his boats that weren’t leased out and running to far flung Florida or North Carolina or one other skipper. His trawler was named the M.A. Santos. It wasn’t the biggest, it wasn’t the brightest, but it was certainly the most friendly. I’ll never forget that. I called him “Skipper” and he seemed to like it. He laughed kindly the day I walked up along side his boat’s gunnels and asked, “Permission to come aboard skipper?” I think he liked that I called him such and grant me right to board. On the back deck of his boat, as he hosed her clean, we talked about shrimping and the creatures that he had see in the river and offshore and caught in his nets. I was fascinated with all the life unknown to me that was out there and asked if he’d consider bringing a few of those creatures back for me to study over. Now most of what they called “trash haul” went right back over board when they were running outside, but Skipper agreed to bring in a few sea animals he thought I’d find of interest every now and then. He was true to his word. Soon I was bringing home strange spotted crabs, sea mammies, giant whelks and puffer fish and the like. I got books about sea life when the county library’s bookmobile came around to the village. I tried to identify what each creature was and learn whatever I could about it. Some I got to dry out at the far end of the yard and keep, but most found their ultimate end in Daddy’s garden. Now there came a time early into this particular July that Momma’s folks, Granddaddy and Granny came down from Asheville for a visit. In catching up on all his grandson was doing with his summer, Granddaddy was impressed with the interest I had developed in what he called “marine biology” and all the help I was getting from Skipper on the M. A. Santos. He seemed truly fascinated as I was with all the creatures, the ones that dried and would set up on a shelf in the tool shed and even the ones that reeked to no end and faded to the glory of garden nutriment.
good money, perhaps well beyond my quarter a week allowance. He did all the talking to Daddy, but evidently there was an acquaintance of his who taught biology up at the University of North Carolina. Granddaddy said that this professor would pay me for specimens of sea creatures if I would send them to him via Granddaddy. All I had to do was put those critters in jars, pour in alcohol to preserve them, and box and ship them up to him. He’d take care of the rest. Well it seemed so simple. Momma gave me six of her old mayonnaise jars that she’d been saving. I got them all dusted out and sparkling clean. Daddy advanced me a month’s allowance for the alcohol and even offered to pay for the shipping postage on the first package to go. Things were gettin’ all set. By the third week in July, I had stuffed those jars each two thirds full of sea stuff, topped each one of them off with alcohol from the island grocery and capped them up tight. I even added electrical tape around the cap edges just to be safe. Momma helped me wrap each jar withold newspaper and Daddy came up with a cardboard box that fit them just right. On the top in green crayon I printed Grand Daddy’s name and address, my return on the correct corner and in bold red letters wrote FRAGILE on the other five sides. The Monday morning next up, Daddy shipped my cargo off. All I had to do was wait for the first money to start rolling in. About a week after Daddy mailed my package full of hopes and sea critters we got a rather excited call from Grand “Doc” Daddy. Momma answered the phone and though the rest of us weren’t up next to the ear piece with her, we could plainly make out the words, “Damn gumbo,” “Putrid” and “Wrong alcohol.” It appeared neither he nor the professor were happy. We (I) had, however innocently, made somewhat of a mistake: (a) one critter to a jar; (b) wrong jar; (c) and I’d guess the most critical point of all, rubbing alcohol does not preserve dead stuff. Daddy took the phone and politely polished him off. Who knew... So much for my and Granddaddy’s foray into marine biology and the entrepreneurial adventure. I guess you could say we all got our fireworks twice that July. I went back to just looking at sea critters and my imaginary worlds. I remember it to this day.....
Not long after Granny and Granddaddy had left and gone back up to North Carolina he gave us a phone call. It seems that he’d hit on an idea where I could make some
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Breeze G o l f C o u r s e G u i d e Golf Course
Designer, Course
Yds*
Belfair Golf Club 200 Belfair Oaks Blvd, (843) 757 0715
Tom Fazio: East West
6,936 7,129
74.4 75.3
Berkeley Hall Golf Club 366 Good Hope Road, (843) 815 8444
Tom Fazio: North Tom Fazio: South
6,936 7,129
75.1 74.6
Callawassie Club 176 Callawassie Island Dr., (843) 987-2161
Tom Fazio
n/a
n/a
Chechessee Creek Club 18 Chechessee Creek Dr, (843) 987 7000
Coore & Crenshaw
6.606
71.8
Colleton River Plantation Club 60 Colleton River Drive (843) 837 3131
Jack Nicklaus Pete Dye
6,936 7,129
76.1 74.7
Crescent Pointe Golf Club 1 Crescent Pointe Dr, (843) 292 7778
Arnold Palmer
6,733
n/a
Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club 1 Eagle Pointe Dr, (843) 757 5900
Davis Love III
6,738
73.1
Hampton Hall Golf Club 89 Old Carolina Road, (843) 837 3131
Pete Dye
7,503
76.9
Hilton Head National Golf Club 60 Hilton Head National Dr, (843) 842 5900
Gary Player Bobby Weed
6,731
72.7
May River Golf Club, Palmetto Bluff 350 Mount Pelia, (843) 706 6579
Jack Nicklaus
7,171
75.4
Moss Creek Golf Club 1523 Fording Island Road, (843) 837 2231
George Fazio: South Tom Fazio: North
6,885 6,555
73.4 72.5
Island West Golf Club 40 Island West Drive, (843) 689 6660
Clyde B. Johnston Fuzzy Zoeller
6,803
73.2
Oldfield Golf Club 9 Oldfield Way Okatie, (843) 379 5052
Greg Norman
7,142
75.4
Old South Golf Club 50 Buckingham Plantation Dr, (843) 837 7375
Clyde B. Johnston
6,772
72.4
Pinecrest Golf Course 1 Pinecrest Way, (843) 757 8960
Rocky Rocquemore
7,489
n/a
Rose Hill Golf Club 4 Clubhouse Drive, (843) 757 9030
Gene Hamm
6,961
74.1
Sun City Golf Club 672 Cypress Hills Dr, (843) 705 4057
Mark McCumber: Hidden Cyprus Mark McCumber: Okatie Creek
6,946 6,724
73.2 71.9
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Rating*
*Ratings for the longest tees
Course Notes The East course wanders through lakes and ponds and is very walkable. The West Course has subtle beauty with gnarled oaks, and sparkling lagoons. The North Course is a marvel of tranquil lakes, bold fairways and challenging bunkers. The South Course offers a classic parkland golf experience. Magnificent live oaks and magnolias, as well as freshwater ponds and the surrounding saltwater marsh, come into play on most holes. A timeless golf experience nestled within a landscape of ancient, mossy live oaks and long-leaf pine forests. Park and links settings for two of Golf Magazine’s top 100 courses. Pete Dye said it’s “the best I’ve ever built”. Home to the USGA Junior Amateur in 2015. Generous fairways but challenging elevated greens. Beach bunkers create an island experience. Water holes and huge oaks. Great golf for great value. Neither too long nor overly difficult with interesting boldly contoured greens. The course is routed through pines, oaks and native coastal wetlands. Relatively new, this links style golf course is well cared for and has generous fairways with challenging undulated greens. A collaboration between two designers this course is well accessible in every way. Enjoy the challenging final hole flanked by a marsh and elevated green. In the beautiful Palmetto Bluff compound, the course meanders through the May River Forest. Bermuda greens with undulating slopes are challenging. The “Devil’s Elbow” courses are lined by magnificent oaks and tall pines as well as salt marshes that change with the tides. Good for all levels of golf. The scenic design of Island West, with rolling fairways, elevated tees, preserved natural marsh areas, and large live oaks presents a magnificent experience. The Audubon Certified course runs through canopies of live oaks, broad savannahs and soaring pines up to the banks of the Okatie River. Rolls from an open pasture to dense forests, and views towards Hilton Head. Most holes are surrounded by nature and the course has a lot of character. Features tall pines, many challenging water hazards and picturesque holes. It has a good practice facility and is a good value. The course is enveloped in a peaceful setting of trees and blue lakes. It is well designed to be player friendly yet holds its challenges on the back nine. Okatie Creek lets the casual golfer enjoy golf, while Hidden Cyprus offers greater challenges. Both courses capture the magic of low country beauty. The Bluffton Breeze
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Rose Dhu Creek
Hampton Hall
20 Strandhill Avenue • $699,000
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Indigo Run
14 Sweet Grass Lane • $699,000
The main house consists of 4 large BR, 3.5 BA, great room, chef's kitchen & private den/study. The guest house is connected to the main home by a beautiful breezeway and has everything your guest will need to feel right at home. The home was designed with large Lowcountry porches on both the front and back of the home to take full advantage of this estate lot which not only backs up to a large private preserve, but provides access to 6.5 miles of winding trails. Call Matt
15 Sussex Lane • $439,000
Wonderful Indigo Run home with lagoon view. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths plus added sun room, granite counter tops in kitchen. Perfect opportunity for someone looking for an affordable home in Indigo Run. Call Tara
N. Forest Beach
Verdier Plantation
510 N. Shore Place Villas • $399,000
38 Augustine Road • $169,000
Well appointed corner villa on the fifth floor of the building. On the Private Side with a balcony to enjoy the ocean breeze. Just been painted with two new flat screen tvs, new HVAC, etc. Very tastefully furnished. Right across from the beach. Just steps away from Coligny Plaza. The rentals are well over $32,000 every year. Call Ben
Luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome at the Village at Verdier Plantation. Open floor plan with upgrades throughout including granite, GE Profile appliances, crown molding, and more. Comes with a 2-car garage and screened porch. Gated community. Call Matt
Sea Pines Hampton Hall
252 Stoney Creek Villas • $369,000
Completely REDONE VILLA with rental projections to net $20,000 plus!!! This 3 BR 3.5 BA villa has great bedroom separation and has been completely renovated from floor to ceiling. There is new wood flooring and carpet. Everything is new!! Right across from the pool. Walk to Harbourtown Golf Links and Sea Pines Tennis Center. Best three bedroom buy around. Must be seen. Call Ben
81 Wicklow Drive • $669,000
Unbelievable opportunity to own a brand new home built by one of the area's premier builders on one of the nicest lots in one of the area's nicest communities! Call Matt
Hampton Hall
10 Hampstead Avenue $625,000
First floor has a large private master suite with 2 large guest bedrooms, powder room, over sized eat in kitchen and flex space that could serve as a study/den/formal dining built by Tom Peeples. Upstairs has a large bonus room, private bath and golfers porch overlooking the lagoon to green view. Call Matt
Hampton Hall
Hilton Head - 105 Wild Horse Road - $299,000 - Marsh Views Long Cove - 9 Strawberry Hill - 229,000 - Golf/Lagoon Views Long Cove - 11 Delta Lane - $179,000 - Lagoon/Marsh Views Hampton Hall - 20 Hampton Hall Blvd - $149,000 - Golf/Wooded View Hampton Hall - 30 Normandy Avenue - $70,000 - Lagoon View Hampton Hall - 28 Glencairn Avenue - $66,000 - Wooded View
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95 Farnsleigh Avenue SOLD!
Custom features abound in this 4 BR, 4.5 BA lifestyle home decorated like a model! Perfect for entertaining, the screened-in lanai complete with pool is right off the kitchen for a true open flooplan. Custom features include travertine floors, coffered ceilings, built-in cabinetry in the study and great room, custom moldings. Call Matt
The Bluffton Breeze
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One thing us birds agree on: Cahill’s serves the finest farm-fresh food in the south! Throughout the summer we invite you to Cahill’s to refresh your taste buds and your spirits! Our fresh produce and delicious food will keep you coming back!
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105548 May River Road, Bluffton SC 1 mile west of the Old Town 843-757-2921 www.cahillsmarket.com www.blufftonbreeze.com