Celebrate Hilton Head Magazine- April 2020 Issue by CH2/ CB2 : Celebrate Hilton Head / Celebrate Bluffton

The Next Level WE TALK TO 10 STUDENT ATHLETES WHO ARE HEADED TO PLAY THEIR SPORTS AT COLLEGE (RIGHT NOW, SPORTS ARE CANCELED, BUT HERE’S HOPING THEY’LL BE BACK BY FALL.)

SWING INTO SPRING

LOOKS TO ROCK THIS MONTH (OR NEXT MONTH, WHEN YOU ARE ALLOWED TO COME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE)

OUT OF SIGHT

PALMETTO ELECTRIC LINE-BURYING PROJECT APPROACHES FINISH

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36 SWING INTO SPRING Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat Modeled by Shane and Alexa from Halo Model & Talent Agency.

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It's back: LINE IN THE SAND

A NOTE ABOUT COVID-19 FROM OUR MAYORS

THE RIPPLE EFFECT: TRENT MALPHRUS

KAYAKING THE LOWCOUNTRY

THE TIDE COMES IN: PALMETTO DUNES BRINGS SOUTHERN TIDE TO TOWN.

20 WOMEN’S WELLNESS MUSTHAVES IN 2020

OUT OF SIGHT! PALMETTO ELECTRIC LINE BURIAL PROJECT COMING TO AN END

WEDDING FLOWER TRENDS

TOP TIPS FOR FLAWLESS PHOTOS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

MUSICIANS IN BATHROOMS FEATURING THE CALIBOGUE SOUND BAND

THE NEXT LEVEL It seems like the year of the athlete here, with dozens of Lowcountry seniors headed off to play at the college level. Hilton Head Island High School's Cole DeMarzo

72 CUSTOM AT EVERY LEVEL This Moss Creek house started out as a remodel. It wound up a made-fromscratch masterpiece.

O N O U R C OV E R S CB2 CELEBRATE BLUFFTON AND BEYOND!

CH2 CELEBRATE HILTON HEAD!

The Next Level WE TALK TO 10 STUDENT ATHLETES WHO ARE HEADED TO PLAY THEIR SPORTS AT COLLEGE (RIGHT NOW, SPORTS ARE CANCELED, BUT HERE’S HOPING THEY’LL BE BACK BY FALL.)

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SORRY!

STUCK AT HOME?

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CONTEMPLATING HOME IMPROVEMENTS? CHECK OUT THIS STUNNING REMODEL BY ROBERTS CONSTRUCTION

LOOKS TO ROCK THIS MONTH

THE NEXT LEVEL

(OR NEXT MONTH, WHEN YOU ARE ALLOWED TO COME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE)

WE TALK TO 10 STUDENT ATHLETES WHO ARE HEADED TO PLAY THEIR SPORTS AT COLLEGE

OUT OF SIGHT

( RIGHT NOW, SPORTS ARE CANCELED, BUT HERE’S HOPING THEY’LL BE BACK BY FALL.)

PALMETTO ELECTRIC LINE-BURYING PROJECT APPROACHES FINISH

SWING INTO SPRING LOOKS TO ROCK THIS MONTH

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Heritage Academy's Abigail Brighton Photography by M.KAT See page 50

(OR NEXT MONTH, WHEN YOU ARE ALLOWED TO COME OUT OF YOUR HOUSE)

HAPPY EASTER!

AMERICA CELEBRATES FROM HER ROOM

Roberts Construction custom home in Moss Creek Photography by M.KAT See page 72

84 A WEDDING STORY One beautiful day in November saw two people come together as man and wife. This is their story.

ACTUAL PHOTO OF EDITOR IN HER PAJAMAS CIRCA 2018.

EDITOR’S NOTE GENIUSES AT WORK

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Architect of Ideas Maggie Marie Washo Technology Mastermind Carolyn Hunter Kostylo Financial Warden Marion Elizabeth Bowser Influencer-In-Residence Kim Conrad Crouch Culture Maven “Just Kandace” Wightman In-house Jeweler on Retainer Kaila Jeffcoat Intimacy Mentor Lucille Rosita Gonzalez Washo The Gatekeepers Greta Von Bowser Vincent Von Bowser The Real Yard Cats Grey and Dae May The Cut & Paste Crew Jeff Cline Fran Sherman Robin Ross Monica “Mika” St. John Writing Specialists Celia Carroll Becca Edwards Nina Greenplate Linda S. Hopkins Barry Kaufman John McCann Michele Roldán-Shaw Lisa Sulka Kent Thune Lighting Experts M. Kat Photography Krisztian Lonyai Harbour Affair Sarah Nelson Photgraphy

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he first time I realized everything in my world could change in an instant, I was 17 years old. My parents told me we were moving from New York to Hilton Head Island. I had just met a boy. It wasn’t great news. The second time I learned how fragile everything is, I got news that two of my close friends had been in a horrible car accident. Neither is with us today. The third time when everything I thought I knew was wrong was in October of 2016 when Hurricane Matthew roared through the coast and changed Hilton Head Island’s landscape in less than 24 hours. Which brings us to the fourth time in my life, which knocked the wind out of me. I heard the news that Disney World had decided to close on March 16 out of an abundance of caution in regard to the pandemic sweeping the nation. I guess up until that moment, for me at least, the coronavirus news was faintly buzzing in the background of harried preparations for one of our biggest issues of the year. Work, work, work, work. And then all of a sudden, something bigger came into focus. This could be serious. It was just a few days later that Governor McMaster ordered all South Carolina students to study from home for two weeks, which as of press time has been extended through the end of

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April. And just an hour after that press conference, I headed to the grocery store on my usual weekly trip to find bare shelves. No toilet paper. No meat. No water. No produce. This is serious. The next few weeks were spent talking to our friends and clients who were making tough decisions about closing their doors and hoping for the best. None of us knows what the future holds, but we will get through it. Just like I made it through a broken heart, the death of good friends, and a hurricane that knocked our community to its knees. Now is the time to care for each other, follow recommended guidelines on social distancing and hand-washing, and most of all, for prayer. We hope this issue of C2 magazine takes your mind off things for just a few moments in between home-schooling, not showering, and getting creative with dinner prep with the random food items still left in your cupboard. See you on the other side—or call me if you want to chat. But no Facetime. I’m still in my pajamas. ;-) 

MAGGIE WASHO Publisher / Editor-in-Chief

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Opinion 1: Barry Kaufman

efore we begin, a quick welcome back to Courtney for this month. Of all the people I disagree with (and there are many), I disagree with her the most, so it’s a pleasure to spar with her once again. Now onto my nonsensical half of this column. There’s a phrase in Latin that comes up pretty often in today’s surveillance state: Quis custodiet ipsos custodes. My Latin is a little rusty, but I believe it translates to “Google Translate servers are currently down. Please try again later.” Kidding! Google’s translate servers are like the rest of Google: unfailing and omnipresent. It actually translates to “Who will guard the guards themselves,” which we have eventually morphed into the much cooler-sounding “Who watches the watchmen.” This question of who watches the watchmen came up locally in recent news when the alwaysbrilliant Liz Farrell raised some thought-provoking questions about surveillance in Beaufort County in her Island Packet column. This was enough of a tense topic to draw Courtney out of her self-imposed exile, leading her to reveal how little she thinks of being watched. One might almost surmise that Courtney’s thoughts on privacy are fueled largely by the unspeakable things she does in her personal life— things she doesn’t want anyone to see on closed circuit camera. Fortunately, I’m above those kinds of ad hominem attacks, which is another Latin phrase which I use here to sound smarter than I am. For my own purposes, I’m generally fairly boring

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ig brother is watching. Or maybe someone’s brother is watching. It turns out that there are 60 cameras surveilling resident activity in Old Town Bluffton. Old Town is one square mile. One square mile is 624 acres. This means that one camera is recording ever 10 acres of activity. With that math, I am not sure this is cause for alarm. I have three cameras on my roughly two-acre lot, and I basically see the front door, the back door and the pool—if it is daylight. Even then, squinting is required to determine exactly what is happening in the pool, and on the porches and patios. We got the cameras last summer because we were having a pool installed and were going to be out of town for nine days. We figured the cameras would let us see the comings and goings of the pool company and monitor the progress of the pool construction. We were super-excited. Turns out, when the pool company knows you’re going to be out of town for nine days, they don’t work on your project. We sipped coconut mojitos from the pool at our Hawaiian hotel and watched absolutely nothing happening in our absence. However, since then, we have found the cameras to be most useful. Primarily when I can’t remember what time I asked Leigh, our saint of a dog sitter, to come over and I want to check to make sure I remembered to call in a pass for her and that the dog has had dinner and been tucked in for the night. Or when we asked my mom to take care of the dog and we want to ensure that she remembered. Last time when we logged in from afar,

Opinion 2: Courtney Hampson

we saw Leigh scooping the poop in our backyard. Talk about over and above the call of duty (so many puns, so little time). So, maybe we installed the cameras to make sure the dog is okay. This may seem weird to you (and Leigh, if she is reading), but you probably have kids. I don’t, so stop judging me. I am sure there is plenty of other activity we could be monitoring if we had the notifications turned on. We’d know when we received a package. And when the neighbors’ cat was at the back door tormenting our cat. (They like to duke it out through the sliding glass door.) And I am certain if, God forbid, anything bad ever was to happen, we’d be able to check the “tape.” I guess what I am trying to say is that just because there are 60 cameras in Old Town Bluffton doesn’t mean Bluffton PD and town council are logging in via the app (which they can) and watching what everyone is doing (which they can). I am hopeful that this camera install was a precautionary measure in case of emergency—like when a white

to watch. I can’t imagine anyone trying to surveil me, but if they do, I recommend maybe getting a cup of coffee. You’re about to witness several hours of crossword puzzles followed by a nap. But those cameras aren’t there to watch me fritter my meaningless life away; they’re there to catch bad guys in the act. A few years ago, my son’s bike was stolen from his school, and thankfully, the thieves were dumb enough to not only steal a $30 Walmart bike, but to do it right in front of the school’s CCTV cameras. From the footage we were able to ascertain the following: 1) The thieves consisted of two vaguely humanoid and highly blurry individuals. 2) They stole the bike in the dead of night, hauling it away in what looked like an automobile of some kind. 3) Said automobile could also have possibly been a large refrigerator with headlights.

Courtney thoroughbred blows the stop sign at Nickel Pumpers and an officer isn’t sitting at the intersection. This past weekend, in Brooklyn, NY, a surveillance video caught five suspects in a brutal crime. So, I am going to fill my glass half full on this one and assume our elected officials and our finest aren’t getting their kicks watching people stumble from Calhoun’s on a Friday night (which they can) and instead want to ensure that they do indeed have eyes everywhere, just in case they need them.

Barry 4) The school’s CCTV cameras don’t actually work very well at night, which is odd since that’s when crime tends to happen. We eventually got the bike back, despite the best efforts of the surveillance state to help out. But it taught me a valuable lesson about what actually goes on behind those security cameras. Sure, people wonder who watches the watchmen and fret over who might actually be doing the surveilling and whether they will uphold the public trust. But having seen how great these cameras are at catching bike thieves, I can at least rest assured that regardless of who is watching the cameras, they probably can’t make out anything too specific. So, the Courtneys of the world can relax. You’re free to live your degenerate life without worrying who might be watching you. No matter what you’re doing, or how despicable it might seem to everyday society, somebody is watching you. Whether they can see you is another story. Me, I’ll be over here looking up Latin phrases on Google. At least they teach me a few things while they spy on me.

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Hilton Head Island Mayor

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A Note from John McCann Photography by M.Kat

COVID-19: WHAT YOU CAN DO

n the last several weeks, I’ve probably touched my phone screen a million times, thumbing through message after message from citizens concerned about how quickly the coronavirus can spread in our community. Since it is entirely possible for us to have people on the Hilton Head Island infected with COVID-19, it’s important that you continue to heed the precautionary warnings we all have been given. The actions we continue taking over the coming days—both together and as individuals—are critical to ensuring we all get through crisis together and to slowing down the number of people who could become infected. Practice social distancing. Now more than ever social distancing, as has been preached over and over, must be followed. When we all comply, the rate of infection can decline. This disease spreads when people are in close contact, and few know if they are carriers of the virus. Closing the beach where crowds of people gathered was not something I wanted to do. The environment was ripe for disease to spread among people being close to one another. Given our climate, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the increased public concern for the health and safety of our residents and guests, please act in the best interest of public welfare. Re-evaluate your travel plans. Town leaders do not have the authority to close the bridge, but we can ask that you re-evaluate your travel plans. This goes for people who want to visit as well as those wishing to go elsewhere. Ask your friends and family members to consider coming to the island after the situation has calmed down. Every community across the United States is in the same boat, dealing with similar concerns. Coming to Hilton Head Island will not stop the virus from spreading, but you can adjust your plans. This will help to reserve services, supplies and other resources needed for those who live here fulltime. Also, if you have traveled anywhere, I am asking you to self-quarantine for 14 days so you don’t risk transmitting the virus. You may or may not be infected, but this is a step you can take to safeguard against transmission. Adjust your activities. Unfortunately, we still have people who want to host gatherings, go to the beach, and gather for parties. Large crowds contributed to our decision to shut down beaches. Since then, we’ve heard reports of gatherings

A Note from Lisa Sulka

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Photography by Krisztian Lonyai

BEWARE OF CORONAVIRUS SCAMMERS

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at pools and other locations around the island. We hope you will follow Governor McMasters’ order to limit your gathering to three or less. Support agencies providing aid in this time of need. Town council has heard from our workers and employers about the impact COVID-19 has had on loss of business, jobs and steady income. A number of relief efforts are underway, and I’m asking you to consider donating to agencies such as Deep Well, Sandalwood Food Bank, and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. They need our support so they can continue helping our residents in need. John McCann is the mayor of Hilton Head Island. JohnM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

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s I’ve been saying each day, we are all on edge due to the coronavirus. As much as we all want to go about our daily business as usual, things are different right now. While most of us are supporting one another, looking after neighbors from afar, and helping our children or grandchildren through this tough time, there are others who are taking advantage of the situation. In the past week, numerous coronavirus scams have popped up. Scams that range from people saying they have a cure for COVID-19 or they have large quantities of hand sanitizer and toilet paper that can be shipped, to emails which could entice you to click harmful links or downloads, or to share your personal information under false pretenses. The scams have gone so far as to have cybercriminals impersonate officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. You’ve probably been inundated with emails about the virus lately, which makes it easier for these cybercriminals to go unnoticed. If you receive an email, phone call, or text about the coronavirus that is asking you to give money, purchase something in return or click on a link for more information, double check and triple check the source. Do you know the source personally? Do you recognize the company? Is the source trustworthy? Ask these questions before opening the email or text or answering questions over the phone. The Secret Service is also telling people to be wary of emails or phone calls requesting account information or to verify an account, as most businesses would never call you or email you directly to ask for security credentials. Finally, put a website’s domain into a browser yourself to check it. I hate that there are people out there who will take advantage of this scary and unknown time that we are all in, but unfortunately, it’s the reality. Please heed these warnings and be mindful of the scammers out there.

HOW TO INVEST DURING AN ECONOMIC CRISIS ARTICLE BY KENT THUNE

OVID-19, aka coronavirus, has clearly generated great concern over the health and well-being of people all around the world. While we understandably worry about contracting the virus and potentially infecting our friends or loved ones, we simultaneously wonder about the financial impact on our households and the U.S. economy as a whole. News headlines highlighting scary COVID-19 statistics and stock market crashes certainly don’t help your well-being. It’s not easy to ignore headlines, such as “worst day in the stock market since The Great Depression.” For this reason, possibly the most difficult challenge in this global crisis is maintaining perspective. To help in this regard, here are some questions you may have at this time, along with answers that are factual and absent of the alarmist tone you’ll see in most media outlets: How bad will the recession be? No one knows this with certainty, but according to an Anderson/UCLA study, US GDP for the second quarter is forecast to decline by 6.5%, Q3 will slow by 1.9%, and Q4 will see a return to growth of 0.4%. Morgan Stanley forecasts the full year impact to be more severe with total 2020 GDP falling 8.8%. This is almost Great Recession levels but not near Great Depression severity. How long will the coronavirus last? No one knows this with certainty, but we do have data from other countries. China and

South Korea have already begun recoveries and are beginning to normalize. By the week of March 16, China reported zero new domestic COVID-19 cases, and they began normalizing Wuhan and Hubei during the week of March 23. During the same time frame, South Korea reported more recoveries than infections for three consecutive days. Based on these cases, and if the U.S. can ramp up the testing while maintaining social distancing, the U.S. could expect to see a dramatic rise in infections through the first half of April and a leveling off and decline of new infections in May. Keep in mind that the spread of coronavirus will vary throughout the country. Densely populated areas such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago will likely see the greatest impact. However, some isolated cases of outbreaks can occur in less-populated areas. What should investors do now? Although the bottom for stock prices may not have been seen yet, long-term investors can “dollar-cost average” down in increments. For most people, the best way to accomplish this is to continue regular contributions to retirement plans, such as 401(k) plans and IRAs. The more purchases of stocks and stock mutual funds you make at lower prices, the faster your pre-crisis balances will be restored. Other investors may want to “nibble” on beaten down stocks. Technology and health appear to be sectors that are oversold now. Should I be worried about this market crash? Most investors don’t need to begin making withdrawals from their investment C2 MAGAZINE

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accounts for at least 10 years or more; therefore, it’s important for these investors to keep a long-term view. As of the end of trading March 23, 2020, stocks were down 32% from the most recent highs in February. That’s the “headline number.” But dig deeper and you see the proper perspective, which never looks at a one-month return. Through March 23, stocks (the S&P 500) had an annualized 10-year return of 8.80%. Depending on what history you analyze, this is an average to above-average longterm return. Ignore the short-term returns and keep focusing on the long term. What should retired investors do (or not do) now? If you are depending on investments for income, it’s likely that you are not 100% invested in stocks. The typical retired investor will have an asset allocation of 30-60% stocks, 40-70% bonds, and possibly 5-10% cash. A balanced portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds would have a -9.91% annual return through the recent bottom on March 23. That certainly beats the -32% drop for the past 30 days. The 10-year return on this portfolio was 6.80%. Keep in mind that on average, it takes 3.3 years for stocks to recover from a bear market. Bottom line: If you have at least three years of income in some combination of cash and bonds, it may not be necessary to sell stocks at this time. Does it make sense to hold stocks now? You’ve probably heard the saying, “Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react.” It’s the same with investing (although when you react also applies). Between 80% and 90% of the returns realized on stocks occurs on less than 10% of trading days. So, if you’re out of the market when stocks have the biggest gains, your long-term returns will be significantly lower. For example, between 1986 and 2005, the S&P 500 compounded at an annual rate of return of 11.9%, even after factoring in the market crash in 1987, two recessions, two wars, 9/11, the 2000’s “tech-wreck,” accounting scandals (i.e. Enron), and more. Due to market timing (selling at inopportune times), the average investor’s return during that time was only 3.9%.

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Are any investors buying stocks now? According to a senior editor at InvestorPlace.com, never in the history of time have more people searched “stocks to buy” than at 10 a.m. (EST) on Thursday, March 12 (the S&P opened down 10% in that hour). The second most popular time for this search term in the history of Google was 10 a.m. on Monday, March 16 (the S&P opened down 13% in that hour). What lessons can be learned from this market and economic crisis? The greatest investment returns are not as much a product of selecting the right investments or even the right timing, but more a product of the right investment behavior. A majority of any given portfolio’s returns are impacted more by asset allocation (your mix of stocks, bonds and cash) and less by the investment selection. This means that picking the best investments at the best time matters less than having the appropriate asset mix. Remember the present and past and apply the lessons you learned to your future. This is a universal truth that applies to much more than investing. Another universal truth: If you learn, you don’t lose. If you’ve never been through a major market correction or a severe economic recession, use this time to learn. This doesn’t mean that you become more cautious and learn to survive but that you grow more courageous and learn how to live. Kent Thune has 22 years of experience as an investment advisor, navigating multiple market and economic conditions for clients all around the U.S. Thune is a Certified Financial Planner® and is the owner of a Hilton Head Island investment advisory firm, Atlantic Capital Investments. He is also a personal financial counselor to Marines and other service members on Parris Island. Thune’s financial guidance has been published at The Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, Kiplinger.com, MarketWatch.com, Nasdaq.com, InvestorPlace.com, and on his own blog at TheFinancialPhilosopher.com. The information in this article is provided for discussion purposes only and should not be misconstrued as investment advice. Under no circumstances does this information represent a recommendation to buy or sell securities.

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C2 Magazine • April 2020 Edition A Series of Fortunate Events, interesting news and a hodge-podge of other items. You know…this and that! If you would like to submit something for this special section, please email hunter@celebratehiltonhead.com. If we have room and it’s appropriate for public consumption, we’ll be happy to oblige.

Hilton Head Island resident Dan Santorum has been named a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) International Master Professional, a designation that recognizes those who have made significant contributions to PTR and the game of tennis throughout their careers. Santorum has been guiding the growth of PTR for 33 years, taking it from 2,500 members in 68 countries to more than 16,000 members in 131 countries. He has served on committees at the state, section and national levels, including the International Tennis Hall of Fame, National Public Parks Tennis Association and Tennis Industry Association. He was inducted into the USTA Middle States, South Carolina and Southern Tennis Halls of Fame and is a recipient of the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Educational Merit Award, National Public Parks Tennis Association’s Hollis Smith Lifetime Achievement Award, and the ITF Service to the Game Award.

The team at Adventure Pediatric Dentistry extends a warm welcome to their newest employee, Jessica River the therapy dog. Her duties will include greeting guests and calming little patients as they spend time with Dr. Mason.

Hilton Head Public Service District (PSD) has earned the Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water for its efforts toward optimization of its drinking water distribution system. The PSD completed a rigorous selfassessment of its drinking water system that was then reviewed by utility peers from around the country. Hopeful Horizons is pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa Arnold, Esq., as the organization’s staff attorney. Arnold comes to Hopeful Horizons after a successful private practice in Bluffton; she was formerly a staff attorney with the South Carolina Department of Corrections and is the former executive director of Lowcountry Legal Volunteers.

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On February 22, members of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island gathered at The Glen, a Habitat for Humanity community on Hilton Head Island, to raise the walls for a new home to be built for the Rivera family. Through various fundraising events, club members raised the $70,000 needed to pay for the house and will provide volunteer hours in the construction of the home. The future homeowner will work alongside the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteers to help build the three-bedroom home for her family. As part of the Habitat program, the homebuyer participated in workshops on home maintenance, budgeting, insurance, disaster preparedness, and more to help prepare for successful homeownership.

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OPERATION ROUND UP GIVES BACK TO BLUFFTON COMMUNITY SOUP KITCHEN Palmetto Electric Cooperative, with funds from Operation Round Up, presented a check for $15,000 to Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen Wednesday, March 11. This money assisted with the purchase of a new food truck that allows the Bluffton Soup Kitchen to expand their reach and become more efficient in the preparation and delivery of meals. Palmetto Electric is honored to give back and partner with local organizations like the Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen. Donations like this would not be possible without members’ support of Operation Round Up.

The No. 7 Wake Forest Demon Deacons took top honors at the ninth annual Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. Wake Forest junior Emilia Migliaccio took the top individual spot as well at the tournament played at Long Cove Club. For full tournament results, visit www.LongCoveDRI.com.

LED Lowcountry, an energy-efficient lighting solution for industrial and commercial facilities, recently welcomed Steve Anderson to head its Marketing & Communications Department. Anderson’s focus is working with property managers and gated community management to reduce their costs through LED lighting conversion.

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Hampton Hall Club welcomes Christina DeVoe as their new social & events director. Devoe has spent her career building sustainable programs and high-quality events for municipalities in Alabama and Florida and most recently served as recreation program planner for the City of Largo, Fla.

Hilton Head Real Estate Partners is pleased to announce that Amy Lee Caimano has joined their sales team. Caimano has been a Lowcountry resident for nine years, previously working in property management and is also a Certified Hilton Head Island Ambassador.

Dunes Real Estate is pleased to welcome Alex Franseen to their Moss Creek office. Franseen has extensive experience over the last 30 years in sales and marketing, real estate, and customer service.

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Town Improves Freedom of Information Request Process

With a new software solution, the Town of Hilton Head Island has made it easier for the public to submit Freedom of Information requests. You now have the option of submitting such requests using an online form that is available on the town’s website at www.hiltonheadislandsc. gov. The town chose the software solution JustFOIA by MCCI to help streamline the open records request process for citizens and improve efficiencies with town staff, thus saving time, money and resources. For more information about the new online form, contact Faidra Smith at (843) 341-4640 or faidras@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.

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ON SHANE: Blue Palms Shirt $89.50, Tan Shorts $99.50, Blue Pullover $135 Available at Southern Tide in Shelter Cove Marina

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he soul of South Carolina’s Lowcountry rests comfortably on the shoulders of one of its own. Native islander and master fisherman Captain Trent Malphrus wakes each day with a grateful to-do list and a love for his life on the water. From the Calibogue and Port Royal Sound, to the fantastic 11-mile lagoon in Palmetto Dunes, his office is visual theater for wildlife enthusiasts, and those of an outdoor persuasion. “The best sunrises and sunsets are on the tail end of a front,” said Malphrus in his gliding, Southern drawl. “The colors just pop. A perfect day is to not miss that sunrise.” Four a.m. is go-time each day for Malphrus; time to prioritize and visualize the day ahead. Appreciation for nature was innate. As a young boy, at the boots of his late father Woody Malphrus, he learned by example. “My dad was amazing,” Malphrus said. “I worked and fished with him every day of my life.” His friend

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and confidant, Malphrus Sr. was a hardcore fisherman, master woodworker and the best example of living by the principles of the Golden Rule. Treating others the way you want to be treated is more than just an empty phrase and is not lost on Malphrus’ two sons, 16-year-old Trent Jr. and 10-yearold Gage. They are beneficiaries of this tradition and the joy of Malphrus’ life. The boys are growing to be young men with similar affinities, taking seriously the local landscape and loving extreme outdoor sports like competitive motorcross, skateboarding, surfing and, of course, fishing. “My eldest has a talent for building things,” Malphrus said proudly. Trent Jr. is studying to become a marine technician with Yamaha, the fastest growing producer of outboard motors in the marine industry today. “Gage just wants to fish and hunt,” Malphrus said. “Just like me when I was his age, it is all he talks about.” Both boys help with boat maintenance at Palmetto Lagoon Charters, Malphrus’ light tackle and fly rod fishing excursion business with partner Penny Pendleton Dunbar. “It isn’t work when you love what you do,” Malphrus said. “Everyone who steps onto my boat is a potential friend.” This captain is interested in building relationships and is as sincere in his love for the returning families as they are about him. “It is a handson learning experience with me, no doubt,” he said. “We keep improving, working up to master the correct technique, and positive reinforcement is essential.” It may surprise some that this master angler says the catch is but a bonus. But make no mistake; Malphrus wants that catch! Yet, he reminds that other experiences on the water can be just as extraordinary. “The waters of Broad Creek and how the dolphins interact with the boats—people are just mind blown,” he said. Winged beauties like the great blue heron, nesting osprey and the great and snowy egret, frame the waterway landscape, waiting for an easy snack. Catfish, bass and panfish rule the freshwater, while tarpon, jack and snook swim where the tidal area begins. Providing a fresh enthusiasm with each trip, Malphrus presents the surroundings as an artist would reveal another’s work. He adds his own interpretation as a finishing touch. His creativity extends beyond his vessels, and he uses the ocean as inspiration. “Anything that floats, I collect,” he said. Malphrus gives second life to oyster shells, driftwood, sharks’ teeth, and other treasures of the tide. Oyster shells are a favorite, especially those of an iridescent gray and white, where rough edges become sanded and smoothed by the water. He once dragged a heavy piece of driftwood over five miles along the shoreline for use in one of his pieces. In the time he can spare from his busy charter schedule, he’s made some impressive items: wall-mounted mirror frames, hanging lamps, planters, jewelry boxes, and beautiful fish replicas he may never sell. 48

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S CAPTAIN TRENT MALPHRUS Malphrus has more than a bushel of fish stories, but one stands out like a strobe light in his memory. “It took three years to find it, and 10 minutes to lose it,” recalls a still somber Malphrus of his Costa Rican tale. The right river mouth was hard to find due to the countless miles of untouched beaches. He and best friend, local Byron Sewell, hooked the elusive Black Snook, in the place where the world record was held for the largest of this exciting gamefish. A broken line equaled a broken heart for these avid anglers. Disappointing was an understatement, he noted. Closer to home, it’s the speckled sea trout that is a running addiction. Locally known as the gentleman’s fish, this inshore gamefish beauty was always recognized as a premier catch. The female, known as the gator, is exceptional. She is one of the most difficult fish to target and hook! The gator is a fighter with a mean strike but well worth the arm strain to reel her in. “It is the best eating fish there is,” Malphrus said. Nature’s touch on the Lowcountry captures many an onlooker. Some are fortunate to see deeper and work the scenery as intended: to enjoy, educate on, and preserve. Captain Malphrus describes many a beautiful sunrise, but several years ago, he experienced something magnificent. Several miles off the beach, on the backside of an ocean sandbar near Gaskin Hills, Malphrus tells of witnessing 30 to 40 thousand-pound, leatherback turtles gathered on the surface, feasting on jellyfish inside a massive jellyfish field. It is rare to see more than five leatherbacks per season and likened it to a National Geographic moment. “It was one of the coolest things I have ever experienced.” Former President Jimmy Carter once said, “Many of the most highly publicized events of my presidency are not nearly as memorable or significant in my life as fishing with my daddy.” Malphrus knows the value of time spent well, in particular time enjoyed with, and as, a father. The ripple effect of Malphrus’ devotion to these Lowcountry waterways is golden, to be felt for generations to come.  Learn more at palmettolagooncharters.com.

LEVEL NEXT THE America loves sports.

Cheering from the sidelines and stands, and all that comes along with that, is a large part of our

culture—from college football tailgate parties

to singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and doing the wave around a giant stadium with

perfect precision. No wonder so many young boys and girls dream of playing a sport at the

IT SEEMS LIKE THE YEAR OF THE ATHLETE HERE, WITH DOZENS OF LOWCOUNTRY SENIORS HEADED OFF TO PLAY AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL.

professional level. Who wouldn’t want to get paid to play in the World Series, dance in a Broadway play or volley a ball across the net at the US Open? Fewer than seven percent of high school athletes actually make that penultimate step to play varsity level collegiate sports and only two percent go on to play at

the professional level. Nevertheless, it seems like the year of the athlete here, with dozens of Lowcountry seniors headed off to play at the college level. For our first ever SPORTS issue, we caught up with a few of them to find out what they love about their game and what they’ll miss most about our area.

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Whit Molloy COLLEGE: JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY SPORT: MEN’S LACROSSE HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

How many years have you been playing your sport? Six

What do you love about it? I love playing and competing. It’s fast-paced, physical and strategic.

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday? Keep working hard because success doesn’t come easy. The work you do outside of practice is what really sets you apart and gets you ahead.

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun?

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game?

I like to work with some of the younger kids to help them get better at shooting and dodging.

Thomas Farrell. He is about six years older than me, and when he was in high school and playing in college, he would work with me in his spare time to help me learn the game and get better.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? I will miss my family.

Chloe Wells COLLEGE: MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE SPORT: DANCE HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

How many years have you been playing your sport?

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game?

15 years. I started classes when I was two and haven’t stopped!

My studio, Bluffton School of Dance, has an amazing set of teachers, especially Dawn Rosa Miller and Meg Eberly, who have been with me since the beginning and have become my second family. They brought in Holly Ryder Robinson, who has helped me realize my full potential and growth. She is a master teacher we have in the studio once a month, and since my freshman year she’s taken me under her wing and helped me. She’s tough on me, but I’ve always loved that because it meant she was always giving me advice on how to be better. I owe a lot of my growth as an artist and a technician to her.

What do you love about it? I love how dance has fewer boundaries and rules than other sports. Dance is constantly evolving and changing and creating more, and I love being a part of that process. I can be as artistic and emotionally vulnerable as possible. My senior year has been the toughest time of my personal life so far, but I figured out through all of it that I need dance because it makes sense when nothing else does. It’s incredibly disciplinary, especially ballet, doing the same things every class but still pushing yourself. But I enjoy being hard on myself, making my body use its full range of motion and strength. The biggest reason I love dance though, is how I feel when I’m moving. I would describe if I could, but it’s a once in a lifetime type of magic, that I’m lucky enough to experience every day. I couldn’t live without that feeling.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to? Marymount Manhattan College is my perfect fit. The faculty members are all amazing and are people I trust to help prepare me for a successful career. It is also a school that supports dancers double majoring, which a lot of college dance programs don’t like, so the staff will work with me to help me get my BFA in dance and also a BS in business. A big bonus of the school is being right in New York City! It’s my favorite place in the world and easily the best place to start a dance career, so opportunities are endless.

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to dance at the college level someday? There’s a great Stevie Nicks quote where she says, “I am pretty fearless. You know why? Because I don’t handle fear very well; I’m not a good terrified person.” That resonates with me. If you are pursuing dance, you have to dive head-first into everything—look stupid, fall on your face, and make mistakes. If those things scare you, remind yourself why you love dance and work through that fear.

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun? I love music, especially rock, and I’m always looking for new stuff to listen to. I always end up dancing to it though, so I’m not sure if that counts. Other than that, I like hanging out with my friends and my family.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? My family and my dance studio. I talk to my mom and twin sister every day; I’m very close with my family. And my team at dance is so special to me. They’re such a unique set of people, and we’ve been through a lot together. I consider everyone at my studio a part of my family as well.

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Colin Gross COLLEGE: CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SPORT: BASEBALL HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

How many years have you been playing your sport? I have been playing baseball for 14 years. I first played tee ball when I was four.

What do you love about it? I love the competitive aspect of the sport. When I’m in the field catching, I enjoy being the field general and having some part in controlling every play. When I’m hitting, I love the fact that it’s you against one other guy, and it’s the person that is both mentally and physically tougher that is going to prevail. I also enjoy the lifelong friendships and connections that I’ve made through the sport.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to? I like the entire atmosphere of the school as well as the baseball program. The school offers electrical engineering, which is my choice of major, and the coaching staff has done a great job of promoting the mentality of the team to me. In addition to this, Charleston is an amazing city to live in, and I cannot wait to get up there.

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game? I don’t know if I have had a coach that has necessarily gotten me into the game, because my passion for the sport came on its own for the most part. But I have to say that the one person who has always been there for me has been my dad. He’s a dentist, so he works long hours, but despite this, he has always been there to throw me batting practice, drive me to tournaments, or talk to me after my games. There are some nights during the year when he gets so busy at his office that he doesn’t get home until around 9:30, but he still manages to take me to the field as late as 10 or 11 p.m. to throw me batting practice when I ask. I appreciate everything he’s done for me and love him for that.

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What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday? When it comes to playing baseball, there are more aspects to the game than just performance on the field. If you truly want to play at the next level, you need to focus on schoolwork, weightlifting, nutrition, the mental aspect of the game, and making the right choices off the field. If you enjoy playing the game, and give it 110 percent, great things are sure to happen.

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun? In my free time, I love to play guitar, listen to rock music, fish, and go to the beach with my friends.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? Even though I won’t be too far from home, the people I am going to miss most are my family, my friends, and my high school baseball team. I have lived on Hilton Head Island for the past 10 years, so it’s going to be hard to see all of my friends and teammates go separate ways. However, I’m looking forward to my time at Charleston Southern and can’t wait for this next chapter in my life.

JJ Richardson COLLEGE: ERSKINE COLLEGE SPORT: BASEBALL HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL

How many years have you been playing your sport? I have been playing baseball since I was able to hold a bat and throw a ball.

What do you love about it? I love pitching; the feeling of striking someone out gives me a drive to be the best.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to? The coaches. When I got to Erskine, the connections I made with Coach Crocco and Coach Cragle made me feel at home there.

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game? My cousin Bobby Richardson. Growing up, I knew that my cousin was a pro baseball player, and seeing that happened in my family pushes me to hopefully be in the MLB just as he was years ago.

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday? Practice! Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always someone out there working out trying to be better than you.

When you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t training or studying, what do you do for fun? I like to hang out with my friends and play any sport; typically, I like to golf or play basketball.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? Definitely my mother, father and brother, I have family that lives close by, so hopefully they will come up and watch a couple of games next year.

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Sayda Hernandez COLLEGE: INDIANA UNIVERSITY SPORT: TENNIS HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD PREP How many years have you been playing your sport? 10 years

What do you love about it? Tennis has helped me become a better person on and off the court.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to? I like what they are able to provide for the student athletes in terms of great facilities and coaching staff.

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game? My dad helped me start tennis at a young age and helped me develop my love for the sport.

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday? Keep working hard every day. Tennis is a long process, and nothing is done in one day.

When you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t training or studying, what do you do for fun? Hang out with friends and family.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? My familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially my younger brother Gabriel.

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Tori Herman COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SPORT: TRACK HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL How many years have you been playing your sport? I have been playing my sport since about sixth grade but did not get serious about the sport until my freshman year.

What do you love about it? It helps relieve my stress and allows me to think and challenge myself in a very free way. I am constantly pushing myself to be better, and it is always fun to have competition to race against.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to? I am very excited to be surrounded by such a positive environment of both teammates and coaches. I am really excited to continue my major as well.

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game? My mom really helped me find the sport and learn to love it!

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday? Keep working hard and everything will work out in the end. Just stay positive.

When you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t training or studying, what do you do for fun? I like to hang out with friends, watch movies, go to the beach, and cook.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? My family and the beach!

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JT Herman COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SPORT: GOLF HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL How many years have you been playing your sport? I have been playing golf for about 12 years (since I was six years old).

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday?

I love that you never really know how you’re going to do every time you play; no one round or shot is the same.

If this is really something you would like to do, you have to work really hard and remember that not every day will be a good day on the golf course. Also, remember that there is always time. I was considered a late bloomer.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to?

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun?

I love the coaches, campus, and all of my future teammates.

I am hanging out with my friends, going to the beach, or doing “touristy” things like going to Hilton Head Diner or playing mini golf.

What do you love about it?

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game? My dad and my grandpa were the ones who got me into the game when I was six, and my coach now is Tim Cooke. He is the one who really elevated my game since I started going to him in September of 2018.

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What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? I am going to miss my friends and family the most for sure, and I am going to miss the location where we are and the beach.

Gaston Moore COLLEGE: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA SPORT: FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL How many years have you been playing your sport? I have been playing football for 10 years. I started playing gator football in third grade.

What do you love about it? I love working as a team and working together to reach goals. I love overcoming adversity as a team and the brotherhood that football brings.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to?

time to help me get better at my craft. Coach Payne, who was my head coach, did so much to get his kids on the radar.

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level? I believe that it’s a great opportunity, and you can do anything you put your mind to.

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun? I love to hunt, fish and be outdoors.

I like the way the program is run at UCF. I believe all the coaches do their best for the players. I think I fit their offense, and I love the location.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry?

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game?

Everyone who was with me throughout this whole journey. I’m probably going to miss all of my coaches and teammates the most.

All of my high school coaches really pushed me to be the best I can be, and I thank them for that. Coach Whitlow, who was my QB coach, took a lot of

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Cole DeMarzo COLLEGE: MICHIGAN STATE SPORT: FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL: HILTON HEAD ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL How many years have you been playing your sport? I have been playing football since I was eight years old. I first started playing for the Gator Football program through the Island Rec Center, and that is where I found my love for football.

What do you love about it?

high school. Above all, I want to thank Coach Payne for mentoring me through my recruiting process and helping me get exposure to colleges.

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday?

I love football for the excitement and adrenaline rush you get on the field. I love big hits and scoring touchdowns.

I would tell them to set goals, work hard, push yourself, listen to your coaches, and have fun because you are playing the sport you love.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to?

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun?

I most like the championship level football program and how the students and alumni are a big family. I am excited to play on TV every Saturday.

I enjoy hanging out with friends and going to the beach when I’m not training or studying. Hilton Head Island is a great place to grow up!

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game?

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry?

My dad got me into the game when I was younger and has pushed me ever since. Coach LJ Bush has also been a great mentor for me throughout middle and

I’m going to miss my mom and dad the most when I leave for college. I’m going to miss being with my best friends every day, but I’m ready for the next chapter!

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Abigail Brighton COLLEGE: VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SPORT: SOCCER HIGH SCHOOL: HERITAGE ACADEMY How many years have you been playing soccer? 13 years

What advice would you have for a younger person aspiring to play at the college level someday?

What do you love about it?

If you are looking to play at a collegiate level, it will take a lot of sacrifice and hard work to get where you want to be. At times, it can be challenging both mentally and physically; however, if it’s something you love, give it your all.

I like the competitiveness that comes with the sport. Soccer, to me, has become an obsession over the years from the physical challenges, camaraderie with teammates, opportunities to travel, and many more opportunities that have influenced me as a person.

What do you like most about the college you are headed to? Vanderbilt checked all boxes for me on my college search. It has a great soccer team as well as wonderful coaches and a program I am beyond excited to be a part of. The academic standards of Vanderbilt are extremely high, and I am looking forward to that challenge as well.

Did you have a special coach or mentor who really got you into the game? My dad and brother both influenced me when I was younger regarding soccer. They both shared their love for the game, and I caught on and have loved it ever since.

When you aren’t training or studying, what do you do for fun? When I am not training or studying, I typically find myself at the beach. I love to surf (even though I’m not very good). I also love to travel to different places, and as a huge foodie, I am obsessed with trying new foods and experiencing different cultures.

What (or who) are you going to miss most when you leave the Lowcountry? It’s a given that I am going to miss living on the coast. Growing up on Hilton Head, I have developed a love for this island from the gorgeous sunsets to the people surrounding me, especially my family.

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Kayaking the

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f it ever feels too crowded on land, get out on the water. Well over half our local area is comprised of wetlands—marshes, rivers, creeks, beaches, little islands and freshwater swamps— and for the most part these estuaries can never be developed. They will remain open, free, uncluttered by human enterprise, ripe for exploration. One of the best ways to do this is by kayak. PADDLING 101 Hundreds of thousands of watery acres make the Lowcountry a premiere kayaking destination for beginners and experts alike. Conditions are calm and pleasant for much of the year, with mild temps and gentle glassy creeks. One basic thing to keep in mind is that most local kayaking will be in saltwater, which means it’s important to understand tidal change. Trying to paddle against wind and current will make for an unpleasant if not dangerous trip! Check the tides and weather reports before even the most casual outing. Tours with local outfitters can be a great way for beginners to safely and comfortably start exploring. Guides will offer paddling instruction, safety tips, information about flora and fauna, and perhaps even a few tales about their own experiences on the water. TYPES OF KAYAKS If you are considering purchasing a kayak or even just renting one, there are a number of options. Sit-on-top kayaks

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are popular with recreational paddlers as they are comfortable, stable, economical, easy to get in and out of, and nearly impossible to capsize. The trade-off is that they are not as fast or maneuverable, and they are best for summer when you don’t mind getting wet, since the “self-bailing” feature is just holes in the bottom that let water drain back out as fast as it comes in. Touring kayaks are for more serious paddlers, with better performance and a higher price tag. They are faster, smoother handling, safer in foul weather, and often have storage hatches for gear so you can do multi-day trips. Wide variation in length, weight, hull design, etc. means you can find one perfect for your needs. Unlike sit-on-top kayaks, they are appropriate for cold water and weather since you can stay dry sitting down in the cockpit. Daytouring kayaks are the less ambitious choice, while sea kayaks are for serious paddlers with money to invest. Tandem kayaks can be fun for couples, friends, and adults with children. Inflatable and folding kayaks are space-savers for the cruiser, apartment dweller, or someone on a travel expedition with a paddle component. Whitewater kayaks would only be appropriate for the mountains. Fishing kayaks allow anglers to silently get up in the remotest of creeks, making them a popular choice for this area. They come equipped with rod and cooler holders and are stable enough that you can stand up and tug on your line. Online research or consulting a local outfitter can be helpful if you’re not sure what kind of kayak you should buy. SAFETY TIPS Despite the calm beauty of this area, there are plenty of dangers to be wary of. The sun and heat can be a serious concern since most paddling will be open with no shade. Getting an early start is critical in summer, while wearing sun protection and bringing plenty of water is important year-round. One of the biggest local hazards is the oyster bed. Paddling over one in shallow water will damage the bottom of your boat, and capsizing on oysters will cut you to shreds. It is advisable to wear athletic shoes rather than open-toed shoes when kayaking to protect your feet if anything should go wrong. The ten-foot tidal change we experience here means that

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venturing into a little creek on an outgoing tide may cause you to get stranded in the mud. Learn to read tide charts so that, ideally, you can paddle with the current as much as possible rather than battling against it. Estuaries can become like a labyrinth for those unfamiliar with them, especially at low tide when spartina grass rises on either side to block your view of the area. There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling of being lost, so carry a chart or GPS and pay attention to your surroundings. Know that making open crossings presents higher risk, as the wind will be stronger and boat traffic can be dangerous to paddlers, potentially capsizing them with a careless wake. Especially in summer, squalls can whip up out of nowhere. Getting caught on the water in a thunderstorm is not a good scenario! Always check weather reports before you go out. If you plan on doing any serious paddling, consider carrying a waterproof VHF radio on which you can receive emergency weather alerts and issue distress calls. Other signaling devices include whistles, flares and mirrors. You should also carry a spare paddle, jacket, life vest, waterproof matches, and extra food and water. It’s best to paddle with others, but if you go alone, at least tell a “safety buddy” where

you are going and when you plan to be back. You may also want to take a class in more advanced paddling techniques such as bracing, Eskimo roll, wet exit, and how to reenter a capsized kayak. WILDLIFE The slow, quiet nature of paddling makes it an ideal way to steal up on wildlife and observe them unobtrusively. Common sights include bottlenose dolphins, small sharks, and a staggering array of birds such as great and snowy egrets, several types of herons, ospreys and bald eagles, ibis, wood storks, kingfishers, clapper rails and the occasional roseate spoonbill. You may also catch a glimpse of otters, manatees or loggerhead sea turtles. Peer down while cruising the shallows and you will see flounder, skates, rays and crabs galore. In summer, the shrimp pop around you in sprays as they are chased by bigger fish. A night paddle this time of year will reveal glowing phosphorescence every time you stroke your paddle. In brackish or freshwater, expect to see alligators—be mindful but not fearful! They want to avoid confrontations as much as you do. All wildlife should be kept at a respectful distance, including dolphins, and remember it is illegal to feed them. PLACES TO GO There are endless options for incredibly scenic paddling—start at any local launch and explore from there! The SCDNR website has an interactive map of all public boat ramps in the state, both freshwater and saltwater. Some hometown favorites include the May River (from Bluffton Oyster Company), Bull Creek (from Alljoy Beach), Pinckney Island (from Buckingham Landing), Colleton River (from Trask Landing), and Broad Creek (from Shelter Cove Marina.) A little farther afield there is Chechessee Creek and Lemon Island (from Edgar C. Glenn boat ramp in Okatie), Hunting Island State Park outside Beaufort, and the ambitious crossing to Daufuskie Island (not recommended for beginners and best done on guided tour). For a unique freshwater experience, try going up the New River from Highway 170 bridge (watch for alligators!) or Ebenezer Creek in Rincon, Ga., to see incredible old-growth bald cypress. 

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THE TIDE COMES IN

Palmetto Dunes brings Southern Tide to town.

hink back to the moment that made you fall in love with the coastal Southeast. Feel, once again in your memory, the light breezes that came off the ocean, the distinct smell of salt in the air and the warming blanket of sunlight on your face. Think of the way the moment looked and felt. That is your moment of coastal bliss. If that moment had a clothing line, it would look a lot like the fashions you’ll find at Southern Tide. “Southern Tide is very coastal. It’s about being on the water, whether that’s the ocean or the river,” Brad Marra, COO at Palmetto Dunes said. The celebrated resort community played a crucial role in bringing the Southern Tide brand to the island, working with the Greenville-based retailer to open their first shop on Hilton Head Island at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Located right next to the iconic Neptune statue, the allnew Southern Tide shop offers the full array of coastal chic clothing that made the brand a staple of days on the water and oyster roasts around the fire. Here, in a space that has undergone a delightful renovation in preparation for its new role, you’ll find a full array of clothing and accessories for men and women that each carries that inimitable Southern Tide styling. On the men’s side, you’ll of course find the iconic Skipjack Polo that started it all, sharing equal billing with jeans, swim shorts, dressier button-down shirts and nautical-patterned belts that mix and match to create the effortless look of Lowcountry chic. On the women’s side, the signature palette of sea glass green, ocean blue and pastel salmon graces a stunning line of sundresses, skirts, shorts and bikinis that transition from a day on the beach to a night on the town with style. And in between, you’ll find a range of graphic tees, swimwear and hoodies for kids, plus bandanas and collars for the fashionable dog as well as Yeti coolers stuffed with the signature Southern Tide sandal. Outside the Southern Tide brand, you’ll find fashionable frames from Maui Jim’s sunglasses. In a nutshell, if it’s a staple of the well-dressed casual Southern wardrobe, you’ll find it here.

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BRAD MARRA, COO AT PALMETTO DUNES

TWO GREAT BRANDS Not only does Southern Tide add another dimension to the rich array of shops, restaurants and entertainment at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, it brings together two brands that have very much in common. Southern Tide offers upscale that’s approachable, and just enough sophistication to still be considered fun. Sound like any resort islands you know? “It’s not exclusive, but it’s at the higher end and it’s inclusive of everyone,” Marra said. “The brand goes really well with not just Hilton Head Island, but Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina in particular.”

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But the deep ties between Southern Tide and Hilton Head Island, particularly Palmetto Dunes Resort’s parent company Greenwood Communities and Resorts, go far beyond branding. The Self family, owners of the Greenwood brand and pioneers in the island’s resort era, came from a small town called Greenwood, S.C. Southern Tide began with the dreams of a single college student in Greenville, S.C. “Neither of those are the biggest of towns, and over time the two companies developed a relationship and got to know one another,” Marra said. “The relationship between where they are and where we are is important to us, too.”

Where both brands are, in the physical sense, is here on Hilton Head Island. While the store represents the first of its kind on the island, Southern Tide had already made inroads through their relationship with the RBC Heritage. As a sponsor, they outfitted last year’s players and volunteers in Southern Tide polos and were all set to do so again this year. “That definitely helped in the decision (to pursue a Southern Tide store),” Marra said. And while this year’s RBC Heritage has been canceled, you’ll see Southern Tide on all of the players next year. And in the meantime, you can find it in a store that represents another first. “We are thrilled to join forces with Palmetto Dunes, a community that shares our love for the outdoors and an adventurous lifestyle. As we continue to push the boundaries of what coastal style means, Southern Tide will always put community first as we look to widen our retail footprint.” Christopher Heyn, Southern Tide CEO said. “Hilton Head Island is the perfect setting for our brand, and we couldn’t be happier with the opening of another Southern Tide Signature Store.” Greenwood has long been the parent company of both Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, leasing space to the retailers and restaurants in both locations. With Southern Tide, they throw their own hat into the retail ring. “This is the first shop in Shelter Cove where we are more than a landlord. Operating a business of this type specifically is new to us,” Marra said. But this Southern Tide will surely serve as a rising tide that lifts all ships. “This is a major brand coming to the island,” Marra said. “It’s very visible; we’ve put a lot of effort into making this shop one of the best-looking spots on the island, and we’re hoping that’s going to serve as another great draw, bringing patrons to Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.” Southern Tide is located at 17 Harbourside Ln., Suites A&B, adjacent to the Neptune statue at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. For more information, visit southerntidehiltonhead.com or call (843) 686-9160. C2 MAGAZINE

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WOMEN’S WELLNESS MUST-HAVES IN

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ARTICLE BY BECCA EDWARDS

here is a duality that exists between my business partner, Laura Fromdahl, and I. On one hand, we believe in streamlining our closets and cabinets to just the bare necessities. On the other hand, we enjoy trying new products that up our wellness game. Sometimes these products work. Sometimes they do not. Sometimes they are worth the money. Sometimes they are not. Since launching Female IQ Podcast in April 2019, we have researched and experimented with not only on-trend products, but off the beaten path ones as well. Here are our top 20 pics for 2020. The Backslash Fit Smart Yoga Mat: Available on Amazon, the Backslash Fit Smart Yoga Mat is a selfrolling yoga mat that uses similar technology as the slap bracelet. It is easy to clean and thick enough and slip proof enough to avoid using a yoga mat towel. beClink: For anyone who wants to be focused on their fitness, reducing alcohol intake is an important component. Enter beClink (www.beclink.com), which offers an extensive line of alcohol-free wines, beers and spirits. BruTrek Double Shot 3.0 Travel French Press Coffee Mug: When traveling and in need of a caffeine, performance-enhancing kick, the BruTrek Double Shot 3.0 may be your most transportable new companion. It features a spill-proof threaded screw-on lid, durable non-slip textured paint finish, a laser-welded aluminum handle, and even a built-in storage container base for storing extra coffee grounds. Daily Harvest: Offering an array of pre-made, functional food options like smoothies, soups and bowls, Daily Harvest is an affordable way to make sure you have easy to prepare, superfood options on hand. Visit www.daily-harvest.com and custom order your meal plan. NOTE: Keep lean proteins such as smoked salmon, eggs and organic rotisserie chicken on hand to add to your meals. Garmin Forerunner 735XT: For all you triathletes out there, this watch provides an auto multi-sport feature so you can switch sports with the press of just one button. It also auto syncs with useful apps like Garmin Connect, Training Peaks, and Strava. Happiness Gratitude Journal: This free app is something that I use daily, and my children do too. It is a simple, quick way to log what we are grateful for along with our personal affirmations. By regularly checking in with our blessings, we are able to reduce excessive cortisol and stress and generate more happiness in our lives.

HidrateSpark Smart Water Bottle: If you are someone who naturally drinks half her body weight in ounces of water each day, this might be more of a fun buy than a must, but the HidrateSpark is a great way to track your water intake. Set up and using the app is easy, and the bottle lights up when you achieve your daily goal. For you overachievers, you can also compete with friends. Jockey Women’s Molded Cup Seamless Bra: This bra holds the girls up during a workout, while also giving you a good shape. Available on Amazon, this bra is also wireless, inexpensive, comes in uncomplicated sizes, and can be worn with workout clothes and cocktail attire. Lauren Roxburgh Foam Roller and Book: Lauren Roxburgh is a bestselling author, internationally renowned wellness educator and speaker, frequently dubbed “The Body Whisperer,” who can help you reduce inflammation and transform your body with foam rolling. MOONMAG Supernova Extra Strong Magnesium Relief Balm: This locally made pain relief product is organic, gluten-, corn- and soy-free and contains no GMOs, parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, heavy metals, micas, dyes, pigments, or artificial ingredients. After showering, rub into stress-holding areas like hamstrings, shoulders and neck. MUD/WTR: You can get the taste of coffee while reducing your caffeine consumption and also boosting your health. Ingredients include such superfoods as cacao, chaga, cinnamon, cordyceps, lion’s mane, masala chai, reishi, sea salt, and turmeric. Available at www.mudwtr.com. Oofos Shoes: Oofos offers a variety of styles to fit your desired look. The perfect recovery shoe is available online or in-store at Palmetto Running Company. I attribute overcoming plantar fasciitis to these shoes. Oura Ring or Whoop Strap: Available at www.ouraring.com and www. whoop.com, both wearables are like having your own fitness coach, literally on hand. Both look at bio factors like heart rate and sleep and give you daily feedback to help you map out a customized, intelligent, data-driven fitness plan. Roar, by Dr. Stacy Sims: One of the first on the market to really look at what it is like to be a woman and competitive athlete, this book takes a comprehensive look at female physiology, nutrition and hydration—just to name a few highlights. Peloton Bike: This is more than just a stationary bike/fitness app. Peloton includes motivating coaches like Jen Sherman (cycling), who will guide you through strength, stretching, yoga, meditation, cardio, and more. With the monthly payment plan, you will break a sweat without breaking the bank. The Self-Care Solution, by Dr. Jennifer Ashton: Dr. Ashton’s name might ring a bell with you as she is the chief medical correspondent for Good Morning America. In this book, available on Audible and in hardcopy, Ashton assigns a doable health challenge to each month to demonstrate how you, too, can make subtle modifications to your day-to-day routine to achieve long-term, beneficial results. Shark Bandz: This anklet, worn by open-water swimmers, surfers, scuba divers and snorkelers, was developed in Australia. Using electromagnetic fields to drive sharks away, you can feel safer in the water. Ten Percent Happier: Both the app and the book by Dan Harris (weekend anchor for Good Morning America) make meditation more approachable and doable for everyday people like you and me who have a hard time being still for five to ten minutes but still know they should. Le Vel Thrive: Like many of you, I am hesitant about multi-level marketing companies, but this product line makes good on its promise. Available at www.le-vel.com/Products/THRIVE, the Thrive W daily supplement provides an energy and mood boost during the morning, and the black label skin patches are good for inflammation reduction. Zum Mist (Frankincense-Lavender): Zum has been around for a while and for a good reason. In just a few sprays, you can refresh your workout clothes, clean your yoga mat or give your sweat towel a cleansing boost.  Becca Edwards is a wellness professional, freelance writer, and co-owner of Female IQ Podcast (femaleIQpodcast.com).

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Porthole window feautured beside stairway leading to viewing deck.

Silver travertine extends throughout screen porch and continues around pool area; the porch features an enclosed outdoor fireplace and retractable screens; a custom outdoor kitchen under a copper roof gazebo is situated across from a pop-up TV which can be enjoyed poolside

Custom at every level

Custom IPE decking with matching IPE cap and stainless steel cable rail system, this upper deck has golf course and marsh views

Bunk room which sleeps 8, pull out trundle beds on RV slides - The paneling detail originated in this room, which then followed down the stairs and continued throughout the house.

Mahogany entry doors to butler’s pantry, which you can enter from kitchen or from hallway straight from garage

here are custom homes, and then there are custom homes. The distinction between them is subtle, but as with most things, it’s all in the details. After all, can a home be considered truly custom if it contains the same flooring, the same hardware, the same fixtures as every other home? Shouldn’t a custom home require a little invention along the way? The Moss Creek home you see here is a perfect example of the level of customization we’re referring to. It’s not just that it’s a beautiful home. It is. It’s not just that it enjoys long views of Lowcountry waters that stretch to the horizon on one side and picturesque golf scenery on the other. It does. It’s that everywhere you look within this home, you’ll find something that doesn’t exist anywhere else. It can be something as simple as the hand-carved wooden A/C vents, designed to match the European Oak flooring (which, in turn, coordinates with the custom-crafted countertops stained to match the flooring). Or it can be as extensive as the custom windows throughout the house and as elaborate as the custom-crafted nickel gap horizontal board wainscoting.

Teamwork was vital in creating the custom touches Full height that define this windows for an incredible view of home. A perfect the marsh ~ all new impact windows example can be throughout house found in the Reclaimed wood mantle, with living area, where charcoal granite surround to a hidden wall match wet bar panel opens by a touch-latch to reveal a massive wine cooler. Wet bar with a push latch Sub Zero wine cooler concealed into wall

HIDDEN WINE COOLER

“We used PVC material to make that wainscoting detail,” Frank Roberts of Roberts Construction said. “And our PVC supplier told us he had never seen that material used that way before.” Roberts is quick to point out that creating this customized home was a team effort, carefully coordinated between interior designer Stephanie Holmes of The Working Kitchen, Rick Clanton of Group 3 Designs and Roberts Construction supervisor Lamar Hope. Anyone who’s ever undertaken a group project knows how difficult those personal dynamics can be, but in this case, everyone’s vision gelled together despite the miles that separated them. While Roberts Construction and Group 3 are based locally, Holmes lives and works in upstate New York. “They are a great crew, I loved working with them,” she said. “And it can be hard to undertake something like this from far away.” Holmes was brought in due to her long-standing relationship with the homeowner. The owners had

purchased the home following a flip and had intended to simply redo two bathrooms and a laundry room. “It looked great at walkthrough, but then they started kicking the tires,” Holmes said. They began finding that corners had been cut everywhere during the flip. Roberts points to a complete renovation of the kitchen ceiling, which had been improperly installed and didn’t line up. They found similar problems throughout as they began to look closer. “It was a little on the rough side,” Clanton said. “You’d never guess it now.” The team was called in, and immediately the dream of what this home could be started to come together. “You need a team, especially with a renovation,” Clanton said. “Architects are not really good at telling you what things are going to cost. So, I like to get the builder involved quickly. Roberts is awesome at putting numbers on things, listening to owners and to us. They’re good team players.”

Matching the flooring meant creating from scratch, whether that was the doors in the butler pantry or the tops of the kitchen’s dual islands.“Everything in there is custom,” Holmes said. That teamwork was vital in creating the custom touches that define this home. A perfect example can be found in the living area, where a hidden wall panel opens by a touch-latch to reveal a massive wine cooler. It’s one of the signature elements of this home and a beautifully crafted custom touch. The idea came from Holmes, adapting what had initially been a closet-style design in the original plans. “I knew what the client wanted because I’ve put one of these into all their houses.” Concealing it meant carrying the design of the horizontal wainscoting down from an upstairs bunk room into the bar area and living room. Complicating that was the spacing on the boards, which had been custom designed to match the height of a set of trundle beds upstairs. It was difficult but it worked. “All I had to do was give Frank’s crew a drawing and it was perfect…they made it work without a lot of effort on our part,” Holmes said. Speaking of the upstairs bunk room, here again we see the dedication to making this home a complete original and the teamwork required to make that happen. The homeowners have adult children and five grandchildren, so sleeping arrangements had to be made for everyone. Clanton devised the unique built-in trundle beds, and it was up to Roberts to make them work. “The challenge was bringing those beds up so they wouldn’t damage the floor. We had to come up with a special mechanism to allow the beds to pop out and float a half-inch off the floor,” Roberts said. For this, he looked outside the world of home building, finding specialized bed slides. “Not for the beds you sleep on. They’re for truck beds. You find them in the commercial world for different types of machinery.” Like the team effort that saw creativity feeding creativity, the customization of this house fed the innovation needed to make it happen and vice

The kitchen was designed and cabinets supplied by Stephanie Holmes, The Working Kitchen, Thermador appliances, open shelving and wood countertop on island to match flooring

Herringbone glass tile with linear drain in shower Interior Decorator, Colleen Forester with Ethan Allen, worked with owners on various rooms throughout the house including this kid’s bedroom

versa. Matching the flooring meant creating from scratch, whether that was the doors in the butler pantry or the tops of the kitchen’s dual islands. “Everything in there is custom,” Holmes said. “There is so much cool detail.” That even extends to the pool area, where you’ll find a unique outdoor TV console that not only conceals its screen when not in use but can also be moved around the deck. The retractable screens were another feature Clanton had to invent whole cloth and Roberts had to custom create. The pool itself is a work of art, crafted of petite pearl aggregate finish with glass mosaic tile along the waterline, but it’s the custom details that truly elevate it. Literally. “We did a custom-cast coping elevated above the deck, which is not typical,” Dan Anderson of Diamond Pools & Spas said. “I’ve never seen that in a residential swimming pool. It’s nice to work with people and homeowners who have different ideas and think outside the box a little bit.” Anderson is not alone in that assessment. Tyler Clark of Hilton Head Garage Doors had a similar experience creating something truly unique for this home. “We enjoy

Master bathroom with double shower heads, includes steam shower, bathtub was custom made with a live finish on exterior, vanities and design by Stephanie Holmes.

Robe hooks in bunk room

Custom cabinets in laundry room with blow fish wallpaper

those challenges that Roberts Construction creates! The everyday door install can get redundant, so it’s nice when we have more of a creative problem to solve,” he said. “On this particular job, we used an 18x7-foot hurricane rated Eden Coast, which is about as big as a door gets for a residential application, but with our experienced installers, the job went off without a hitch!” “Everything in that house was custom,” Roberts said. “There were a lot of things our suppliers hadn’t done before.” It can be challenging to create something truly custom, but for the team that came together to create this gorgeous Lowcountry home, the results are worth it. “That’s why you go into residential design, to get the chance to do these things, Clanton said.

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t h g i S PALMETTO ELECTRIC LINE BURIAL PROJECT COMING TO AN END ARTICLE BY LINDA S. HOPKINS PHOTOGRAPHY BY M.KAT

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A CLEANER LOOK FOR POPE AVENUE A recent shot taken on Pope Avenue shows a cleaner look with no overhead power lines dangling from above.

ook up! It happened so gradually, perhaps you didn’t notice. Since 2004, Palmetto Electric Cooperative has been working steadily and methodically to remove overhead power lines and poles on Hilton Head Island and replace them with an underground network that is not only more aesthetically appealing but more resilient. Within the next month or so, depending on the weather, the project is expected to be complete, with all distribution lines buried underground—the only remaining overhead equipment the transmission lines owned by Santee Cooper.

“Aesthetically, it has made this island so beautiful,” Missy Santorum, Palmetto Electric Co-op’s public relations manager said. “When it happens slowly, we take it for granted, right?” But the before and after pictures tell of a dramatic transformation that speaks to the ideals of Charles Fraser and the early developers of Hilton Head Island, whose master plan and overarching vision was to preserve and maintain the natural beauty that continues to set us apart today. “Particularly when you see the tree canopy come back over the road.” Tray Hunter, Palmetto Electric Co-op’s VP of marketing and PR said.

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According to Hunter, the Town of Hilton Head Island has been “a tremendous partner.” With a projected cost of $34.77 million, the long-term project, that was begun under Mayor Peeples, has been primarily funded by franchise fees collected by the town. “It started with the franchise agreement that provides the privilege of doing business with the town and operating on the roads and rights of way,” Town Manager

ABOUT PALMETTO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Palmetto Electric Cooperative was formed in 1940 by rural residents in response to the refusal by investor-owned utilities to serve their areas. Within two years, the co-op delivered electricity to rural Hampton County and, shortly thereafter, to rural Jasper County. In 1950, lines to Hilton Head were electrified, setting the stage for the island’s rapid growth. Over the years, Palmetto Electric has purchased electricity from several sources to meet the growing needs of its members. In 1949, it began buying electricity generated by Santee Cooper from Central Electric Power Cooperative. Central, which today represents 20 electric cooperatives from Oconee County to the coast, purchases

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Steve Riley said. “The amount that was originally set was really low—a flat dollar amount per year and not a percentage of revenue, which is what most of them are based on.” When it came time for renewal, Mayor Tom Peeples proposed the idea to amend the agreement and fund the line burial project. “We talked about it in terms of aesthetics and in terms of a storm mitigation effort [doing something positive for the community that would relate to electrical service] and burying the power lines was the idea we came up with,” Riley said. “Palmetto Electric was excited. The bill went up a little bit, but it went toward something that really serves our community.” “We appreciate the town’s vision and willingness to partner with us. Of course, we appreciate all of our members and have system improvements underway around our service area,” Berl Davis, Palmetto Electric Co-op’s president and CEO said. Upon completion of the project, 3,574 poles and 1,238 overhead

electricity at reasonable rates for its member cooperatives. For nearly 80 years, the co-op has been meeting the needs of its members by implementing new technology and developing consumer-oriented programs. Palmetto Electric began its partnership in 1998 with Touchstone Energy, a network of 746 cooperatives in 46 states serving more than 16 million customers every day. Today, the cooperative offers several innovative programs that reduce rates, simplify billing, enhance the safety and convenience of electricity, and fund community services to over 74,000 customers in southern Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton counties.

transformers will have been removed, 1,790 service conversions completed, and 115 miles of overhead lines replaced with underground lines. “It’s been amazing to me how we set a time for 15 years, and here we are at 15 years, and the money has actually matched up with the estimates,” Riley said. “It has been positive aesthetically, and it is pretty cool that it’s all come together the way we hoped.” “It’s been a huge process,” Hunter said. “The aesthetics of it is one thing, but also the storm resiliency. We’re still subject to uprooted trees and water damage to transformers, but we’re better able to withstand strong winds, and the recovery is faster.” In many situations, underground service can reduce outages. However, underground doesn’t mean outage-proof, Davis explained. “Ultimately, all service is overhead. Even with the conversion project complete, the power distributed from substations still comes through overhead transmission lines, like those suspended on the steel towers you see when you cross onto the island. Palmetto Electric Cooperative does not maintain those lines; Santee Cooper does. If there’s a problem on the transmission side, large numbers of members may lose service.” In addition to the power line burial, since Hurricane Irma in 2017, Palmetto Electric Cooperative has undertaken a project to improve service by replacing many of the green transformer and switch boxes located in flood-prone areas and elevating them in the process. “Flood plains have changed since they were originally put in,” Hunter explained, recalling difficulty even locating some of the transformers in the wake of Irma’s severe flooding that left approximately 15,000 members in southern Beaufort County without power. “We really have to compliment our linemen,” Santorum said, pointing out that April is Lineman Appreciation Month. Linemen are the people braving the elements and working around the clock to restore power when you and your family are safely tucked away during an evacuation. And they are the ones who answer calls to get your power back on whenever and for whatever reason an outage occurs. “Trust us, we don’t like outages any more than you,” Davis said. “When they occur, we do everything in our power to get your power back on as quickly and safely as possible.” Unless your lights are out or you are paying your bill, chances are, you rarely think about your electrical service or where it comes from. Next time you drive along U.S. 278 on Hilton Head Island or head down Pope Avenue to the beach, take a moment to appreciate Palmetto Electric Cooperative for a job well done. Look up and enjoy the clear, uncluttered view.  Learn more at https://www.palmetto.coop/. C2 MAGAZINE

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A WEDD ING STO RY ONE BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NOVEMBER SAW TWO PEOPLE COME TOGETHER AS MAN AND WIFE. THIS IS THEIR STORY.

ARTICLE BY BARRY KAUFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY SARAH NELSON

Top left: The wax and ribbon used to hand seal each wedding invitation. Top right: Kim accessorized with champagne satin shoes, her new rings, and earrings from her mother-in-law. Middle left: The groom and his father share a moment of laughter. Middle: The rings, created by Heritage Fine Jewelers of Hilton Head Island. Middle right: Matt’s watch was gifted to him by his brother Jason on his own wedding day seven months prior. Bottom right: The bride and her mother make last-minute adjustments.

hen it comes to telling the story of the day Kimberly Cardone and Matthew McNab became man and wife, the pictures you see here will do most of the heavy lifting. You need only glance at these pages to see how tastefully arranged greenery supplanted over-the-top florals in creating a dramatic yet subdued statement. One look at the stunning Lowcountry setting that is Westin’s Oceanfront Terrace should be enough to paint a picture of the elegance on display that day. And if you need to know how in love this happy couple is, you need only look at a photo of their smiling faces as they celebrate their first steps as husband and wife. These gorgeous photos tell much of the story. But they don’t tell all of it. ACT I: JUST FRIENDS Growing up in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, Kim and Matt had known each other since middle school and were fast friends throughout their high school years. It wasn’t until Kim’s senior year that they were parted. “Matt was a year ahead of me, so he went off to University of Maryland while I was still back at home,” Kim said. As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. The friends decided to take the next step after a Memorial Day trip to the beach. They’ll celebrate the tenth anniversary of that day this June. Over the next three years, Matt would continue at University of Maryland

while Kim would leave New Jersey for the Palmetto State, attending USC in Columbia. “We were eight hours apart for three years,” Kim said. “That was kind of tough.” As luck would have it, after graduation Matt found a job with The Island Packet and moved to Bluffton. This eased their longdistance relationship, which dropped the “long distance” part when Kim would join him in Bluffton a year later. A few years later, and following what Kim admits was some very serious hinting on her part, Matt popped the question. “I’d been badgering him for years about, ‘when are we going to get engaged?’”

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She’d figured it would happen soon after her father gifted her a gorgeous diamond ring that had been her grandmother’s. It didn’t. She’d figured it would happen soon after Matt made a trip up North to talk to her father. It didn’t. She’d figured it would happen shortly after January of 2018 when the two of them designed an engagement ring together. It didn’t. When Matt’s brother Jason got engaged, Kim figured it would be at least another year before Matt would propose. It wasn’t. In fact, just a few months later Matt invited Kim down to the Calhoun Street dock to take some pictures of the sunset over the May River.

When Kim’s back was turned, Matt got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. “I had been waiting so long, I was shocked,” she said, adding with a laugh, “I thought there was no way to surprise me because I’d been begging him like a jerk for years.” ACT II: THE PLANNING You hear all sorts of stories about bridezillas who drive themselves crazy plotting out every detail and demanding perfection as their wedding day approaches. Kim was not one of those brides. But as luck would have it, she wound up with perfection anyway. In the lead-up to her wedding, she had just one request.

Left: Kim’s bridesmaids were a collection of close friends from home and college. Top right: Matt and his groomsmen stride in style. Middle: St. Francis by the Sea was the venue for wedding nuptials. Bottom right: Husband and wife’s first kiss.

“I was a little obsessed with the idea of being different. I didn’t want to do what everyone else was doing,” she said. “At the same time, I wanted to be traditional and easy and not be a pain. I wanted the day to come and not be obsessed with everything. I didn’t want to worry. I wanted to just enjoy it.” Step one was deciding where to hold the wedding. With a good number of their friends and family still in New Jersey, a Garden State

Left: The real show-stopper: a lemon wedding cake with French creme and fresh strawberries, by Custom Confections by Carrie of Bluffton. Middle: Candles and wreaths of green set the scene at the reception tables.

wedding was on the table. But only briefly. “We told everyone, ‘We could do all the planning remotely and go up to Jersey for the wedding … oooor we can do all the planning and you guys can come down for a nice beach weekend.’” With all of her bridesmaids and family scattered across the country, Kim took it upon herself to secure the dress. “The thought of getting everyone down to South Carolina because I wanted to go to this one specific place in Charleston (Gown Boutique of Charleston) … I just said, ‘You know what? I’m going to get in my car and go.’” She was similarly direct in planning the venue. “We go to the Westin a lot to have drinks and go to the beach, plus I’d been to other venues on the island and wasn’t that impressed,” Kim said. “I got in contact with Hannah there and was pretty much like, ‘Mom I want you to meet this woman. This is where we’re having the reception; we just need to talk to her about how much it costs and how to do it. Everything else will come out after that.’” ACT III: THE PLAN COMES TOGETHER The Westin supplied Kim with a list of preferred vendors—a list from which she barely strayed. She found Dakotah Terrace of Jardinere Events through that list and hit it off with her immediately as they planned the exquisitely understated greenery you see in these photos. “Because we were having the reception at Westin, we had to scrimp anywhere we could. The room is so beautiful … I didn’t need to bring in a bunch of flowers I couldn’t afford. It was cool that we could work together, and the budget didn’t need to be crazy.” Kim also found Susan Richards of Sincerely Yours Events in Savannah

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through the Westin. “They make you have a day-of coordinator, which was the coolest thing,” Kim said. Susan’s tenacity came in handy on the big day, especially when the bridal party’s bus didn’t show up, and she was able to wrangle a shuttle from the Westin. “Having someone put out those little fires on the day of was so great.” Handling music duties were Harden & Crenshaw, a duo whose unique show combines live guitar music for the cocktail hour followed by DJing during the reception. “They were so good,” Kim said. “We meshed, and we were on the same page the whole time. It was really cool.” In fact, one of the only times she strayed from the list of preferred vendors was in photography, and she immediately regretted it. “I originally didn’t understand that you need a pro photographer. I figured anyone can take pictures; I don’t need to spend the money. Wrong.” Kim asked a friend from work to take some pictures, and thankfully the friend declined once they understood the scope of the wedding. Scrambling to find a photographer who wasn’t booked, Kim found Sarah Nelson, whom she describes as “a beautiful saint of a human.” The only other deviation was in the personal touches Kim and her family added themselves including her hand-lettered place cards and the greeting sign painted by Matt’s cousin. She also avoided rental fees on napkins by simply buying them. A lot of them. “I’ve given a lot of them away. Surprisingly, people were like, ‘Can I have 20 of those?’ I’ve gotten rid of a good number, and I still have plenty. There are probably about 100 more.” But otherwise, Kim was happy to let the folks at The Westin handle all the searching for her. “The Westin gave me all the people, and I wound up being the luckiest bride in the world. I did no research. I wasn’t one of those brides who had a Pinterest board and knew which photographer I wanted to use 10 years out. It was really nice that it just happened for me.” 

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WHAT’S BLOOMING IN WEDDINGS THIS YEAR? WE ASKED THREE LOCAL FLORISTS TO TELL US WHAT THEY ARE SEEING SO FAR. HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID:

Dakotah Terrace Jardiniere Events

At any given time, a large variety of trends are in circulation. We always encourage our brides to stay true to what they envision, but we also like to push the boundaries of what they’ve considered. After all, that’s why they’ve hired a professional— for honest feedback and knowledgeable guidance. One of the biggest trends is the evolution of the everpresent blush pink color into a richer, “brown” tone. These coffee-tone roses and foliage feel fresh and different, and they work for every season. Paired with pinks and blues, it feels feminine and romantic. With burgundy and red, it feels bohemian and rustic. Treated and preserved foliage is also an exciting new trend. These real stems have been bleached, painted, and/or treated to give a unique appearance and texture. Pampas grass is the most ubiquitous, but bunny tail, Plumosa fern, and sun palm are equally beautiful. Bouquet streamers and shapes are trends that wax and wane quite a bit, to the point where we feel each is classic in its own right. Cascading bouquets dropped off a bit after Meghan Markle carried a petite nosegay at her wedding, but we’ve

seen larger bouquets come back into fashion in a big way this year. They’re more architectural than before, and asymmetry is feeling very new and “now.” Streamers have transcended traditional satin, and we’re seeing an eclectic mix of velvet, silk, and chiffon of a variety of colors and lengths complete the bridal look. Larger floral installations have been around forever but were typically reserved for a larger budget bride. Lately, brides are choosing smaller table centerpieces and more minimal ceremony decoration in order to have a statement piece hanging above their head table or dance floor. Chandelier décor is extremely popular, as it often incorporates an existing fixture in the room and eliminates the need to bring something in from a rental company or hang something new. I wouldn’t worry too much about trends coming and going. If a design is beautiful and wellexecuted, it becomes timeless. I would discourage following a trend if a bride is feeling pressure to be “trendy.” Do what you love and what feels authentically “you” on your wedding day, and you can’t go wrong.

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Angela Mandigo

Gardenias Event Floral & Circle of Life LLC As we start to watch the first blooms of spring pop up around the Lowcountry, so too are the brides of 2020 with their wish books and unique ideas for their special day. The rustic look of mason jars with pops of floral accented wood pieces and the boho look of huge bridal bouquets with neutral and muted color palettes with mixture of metals, feathers and wood elements have started to fade away. This year, the bride is looking for simple elegance with a garden flare. Many of our current brides went to a wedding in the last year expressing that all one could see was this huge bridal bouquet taking away from the bride and her wedding gown. Today’s brides are wanting a smaller sized bouquet but still with the slightly loose garden fashion. This look not only puts more focus on the bride and her timeless dress but will possibly help with pricing of the bouquet. The color palette is mostly white, cream with a pop of blush and greenery, with the favorite flower being the white Panda anemone along with peonies and ranunculus. Others are opting for a tropical look with a variety of textures of monstera leaves, palm fronds and pops of bright color.

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For the ceremony, brides are still opting for a square or rounded arch with greenery and floral of the wedding. If possible, these flowers can be transferred and re-used for areas in the reception area, saving on the bride’s overall budget. Greenery is still a hot item for today’s bride. Combining different shades and textures of greenery adds interest and style to areas such as a chandelier or mantle area, bringing in the warmth of the outdoors. Another trend is fairy lights! These can be added to lanterns, greenery, and centerpieces along with candlelight, adding that perfect romantic setting. Renting palm trees or ficus trees, with or without fairy lights, is also, a great way to add “life” to your reception area that will not cost an arm and a leg. Mothers-in-law to be are also helping out by having floral pieces for the rehearsal dinner and re-using these items for the wedding, for the cocktail tables, or just that little addition to fill in where needed. As floral designers of the industry, we strive to give our bride and groom the most perfect

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experience. After all the planning and designing, seeing a bride’s face light up when you hand the bouquet to her is the best feeling any designer can have. Enjoy your special day my sweet bride and make it your own to treasure!

Deborah Lamp Flowers by Sue

Hello spring! It has to be one of my favorite seasons—everything budding and blooming, fresh and new. As a florist, we are already seeing great ideas for 2020. We feel our brides are looking for the unique, something different. Brides are placing more emphasis on the venue, creating a sense of place, rather than transforming it into something it’s not. To accomplish this, we see lots of requests for magnolia, wild southern Smilax, and Spanish moss. We find couples are requesting flowers locally grown and in season. We are still seeing inspirations of tropical, bold colors, and the adding of citrus (clementine, kumquats, and lemons). We are also blending flowers such as Anthurium, birds of paradise, amaryllis, protea or Leucadendron with non-tropical or temperate flowers. Another trend is creating a mixture of texture and color palettes. We are using a mix of greens, eucalyptus, ferns, lemon leaf, and different types of Ruscus or Pittosporum, creating centerpieces and bouquets that are unique and more abstract versus shaped and formed. The season still plays a part, bringing the spring forest inside, with twigs, stems and berries. Quince and Forsythia seem to be the most popular this time of year. But everyone loves the classics—tulips, Irises, and lilac.

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the expert

TOP TIPS FOR

Flawless Photos ON YOUR WEDDING DAY ARTICLE BY CELIA CARROLL

edding photography gets a bad rap for being costly, but I’m here to assure you it can be worth every penny. Why? Photos are the only truly lasting items that can be enjoyed well beyond your special day and are guaranteed to bring you smiles, laughs, and (good!) tears each time you go through your album. I’ve spent the last decade photographing grand soirees to intimate elopements, and I’ve learned the perfect capture comes with thoughtful planning—and a whole lot of wedding-day magic. A good photographer will work alongside your wedding planner or coordinator to make sure photos are a seamless part of your day, but here are a few tips and tricks to enhance the photos and the experience. 1. Clear the clutter. “Getting ready” photos set the tone of the day, and nothing ruins a good shot like a half-eaten sandwich or empty water bottles or your bridesmaids’ “unmentionables.” Fun solution? Gift your wedding party personalized, large neutral bags to collect their stuff and easily move away when the photographer arrives. 2. Prepare special items. Have all the little details you want photographed— jewelry, cufflinks, invitation suites, heirlooms, etc.—in one spot. Pro tip: Find an antique box or beautiful bag that’s unique and easily identifiable. 3. Pick your posse. Having the right people by your side makes all the difference. Neat freak best friend? Put them on cleanup duty. Time stickler? They’re the go-to with your planner and know the timeline. Yes! You can assign roles to members of your wedding party so you can enjoy the day. 4. Create the scene. I’ve taken my fair share of outdated art off hotel walls and moved furniture so I can get better light,

among other things. Distracting elements and poor lighting can cheapen the look of photos, so get creative with the space! 5. Ditch the spray tan. Even the most “pro” fake “glows” will make you look like an Oompa-Loompa; the camera, no matter how good, just can’t register the color as a real skin tone, and editing is a nightmare. Limit sun exposure, too. Sunburnt skin is equally terrible (I put in my contract that I have no duty to edit poorly prepped skin, because it’s that bad). 6. Hydrate. I cannot stress this enough. And start days before. Having naturally glowing, hydrated skin and minimizing hangovers are just two of the amazing benefits of drinking tons of water! 7. Give yourself buffers. Time moves fast on “the big day” and only seems to speed up as it moves on; giving yourself way more time than you think you need for getting ready, travel, photos, etc. will make the day feel more relaxed and less rushed. 8. Keep hydrating. I’m serious. If you have to ask yourself when you last drank water, it’s been too long. 9. Keep self-care simple. Now is not the time to experiment with any “wellness” fads or try a dramatic skin treatment that could backfire. You know what works for you to feel like your best self, so keep doing that while getting plenty of sleep, drinking lots of water, and being around people who make you feel excited and supported! 10. Enjoy the ride! There is not a single wedding I’ve shot where everything went exactly to plan: travel delays, weather, wardrobe snafus … they’re just part of the day! Planning and preparedness get you back on track, but embracing the chaos can have unexpectedly wonderful results. As I wind down my portrait and event photography business this spring in lieu of a new creative adventure, I can honestly say I’ve had the best couples and am grateful to so many of the local event vendors. To work as hard as we did while also still feeling part of the “party” is exactly why a Lowcountry wedding is like no other. So, plan ahead, ask for help, and most important: GET EXCITED. It will definitely show in your photos!

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I S C IANS MU in bathrooms B A N D : T H E C A L IB O G U E S O U N D B A N D MUSICIANS: CARRIE MCDOWELL, BERNIE FEE, JIM SCHROEDER, WAYNE ALTMAN, AND JEFF RIGG

What’s your sign? Taursageminaries Most underrated song that, in your opinion, should be a classic? “Achilles Last Stand” Biggest compliment you’ve ever gotten from a fan? You made me smile again. What do you sing in the shower? Fi…gero, Fi…gero Favorite cereal? Pizza What is your favorite piece to perform? “For Once in My Life” At what venue do you most like to perform? Red Rocks Most requested song at shows? “Free Bird” First concert you attended? Pink Floyd

Who would star as you in the epic retelling of your life on film? The Monkeys First instrument you learned to play? Recorder Song you were thrilled to finally master? “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” as written What do you wish you knew more about? Harmony What animal do you most identify with? Rescue dogs If you got super-famous and had to change your name, what would your new name be? Artist formally known as ____________. What famous musician would you love to sing a duet with? Carrie McDowell

Favorite artist? Steely Dan Place you go to get away from it all? The studio (Your Sound Stage) Do you tweet, gram, or book? What’s your handle? Yes, why not? Finish this verse as if it were the hook of a song: “Sally went down to the bayou...” “To get some crawfish for her pie.”

Special thanks to Wells Murphy for hosting our shoot on Buck Island. The island is for sale! See details on page 10

P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y M . K AT

A P R I L “"Hang

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“Are you still watching?”

2 Order TakeOut from Java Burrito, Tio’s Latin American Kitchen & More! Call Restaurant to place order!

STUDENT ATHLETE DAY!

TO DO #2 DONATE FOOD TO A LOCAL CHARITY!

Go to page 50 to see the featured student athletes who have received athletic scholarships for their sport.

7 “IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH HELL, KEEP GOING.” -WINSTON CHURCHILL

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“JUST KEEP SWIMMING!” FINDING NEMO

HOUR OF THE JUST BEFORE THE DAWN.” -THOMAS FULLER

11 SALTY DOG AT-HOME EASTER EGG HUNT KITS! Salty Dog Cafe $15 each 15 eggs filled with prizes and treats.

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PLACE AND EVERYTHING GOES AGAINST YOU, TILL IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOU ON A MINUTE

“REMEMBER,

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YOU’RE THE ONE

MAKE A LIST OF THINGS FOR WHICH YOU ARE GRATEFUL.

WHO CAN FILL THE WORLD WITH SUNSHINE.” - SNOW WHITE

LONGER, NEVER GIVE UP THEN, FOR THAT IS JUST THE PLACE AND TIME THAT THE TIDE WILL TURN. “ -HARRIET BEECHER STOWE

Thoughts, ideas and general advice in the time of C0VID-19

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WORKOUT HOME VIDEO!

INTO A TIGHT

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“WHEN YOU GET

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BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND CHECK ON YOUR NEIGHBOR!

NIGHT COMES

FARMER’S MARKET OF BLUFFTON

DONATE MONEY TO DEEPWELL, SECOND HELPINGS, OR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION!

-DORI, PIXAR’S

TO DO #1

THE DARKEST

GO TO THE GROCERY STORE, BUT DON’T HORDE TOILET PAPER!

“IT IS SAID THAT

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“SOMETIMES LIFE GETS WEIRD. HANG IN THERE, IT GETS BETTER.” -TANNER PATRICK

NATIONAL BURRITO DAY!

HAVE A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR WITH FRIENDS!

To do list for April 1. Be a good neighbor

2. Donate to a local charity 3. Don't horde! 4. Exercise

5. Drink with friends 6. Be thankful

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