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Sunrise AND STRATEGY

For me, virtually every day starts with a walk with my dog in my

with best practices in the field. We will also consider, of course, where

neighborhood. It is a quiet place, and I look forward to the sound

we are headed and what community needs and gaps we could better

of the wind in the trees, the scents of the season and the wildlife

address. We are looking forward to such pieces of information as

hustling around me—the deer, shorebirds and squirrels. But the

the results of the Visioning Process being undertaken by the Town of

sunrise—oh, the sunrise! It is a daily reminder of the gift of life

Hilton Head Island, and the growth strategies underway to prepare

we’ve been given. A small glow, expanding to a greater light, the

Jasper County for the port to come online. We’re partnering with the

intensifying of colors, the glory of it—it marks the start of another

Coastal Community Foundation and the United Way of the Lowcountry

day of promise and possibility!

to gather information from various people in our service area about their needs and concerns. And we will be considering the future

The promise of a new year is also like that. Coming off the warm

operational needs of the Community Foundation itself.

glow of the holiday season—a time with family and friends, a time of appreciating the gifts we’ve received and of spiritual renewal for

It would be interesting to know if and how other nonprofits, as well as

many—the new year arrives with the brightening light of opportunity

charitable individuals, choose to consider the promise and possibility

and 365 days to use for good purpose.

offered by the dawn of 2018. Are you energized by the thought of 365 days ahead? Are you considering, through the light of dawn,

In the same way individuals use the new year as a time to look back

how to improve innovation, commitment and determination, passion

over their past and then make resolutions for the future, organizations

for service, leadership, integrity, teamwork, results, excellence,

do the same. For Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, 2018 is a

competence and stewardship? Do you see the growing glow of the

year of gathering information for the development of our next strategy.

sunrise which will illumine your path? The board and staff of the Community Foundation is

Are you considering, through the light of dawn, how to improve innovation, commitment and determination, passion for service, leadership, integrity, teamwork, results, excellence, competence and stewardship?

committed, through our upcoming strategic planning process, to focus on these things, and to continue to LIVE GENEROUSLY in a way that advances our mission: Strengthening community by connecting people, resources and needs. Will you join us by supporting our work, and the work of other committed, focused, and

In considering the period covered by our last strategic plan, we’ve

strategic nonprofit organizations?

had sunshine mixed with hurricane, stability mixed with change, significant plans realized while managing the unexpected. We are

Denise K. Spencer

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Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

FROM LONG ISLAND LOCAL TO LOWCOUNTRY LOCAL Eileen Fitzgerald and her husband, Ed Forrest, have always been philanthropic. When they lived in Long Island, they donated to local organizations there. And when they moved to the Lowcountry, they began supporting organizations here. Eileen’s time on the board of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry opened her eyes to the needs in our community. It also opened her eyes to the many convenient giving vehicles the Community Foundation offers. For Eileen and Ed, establishing a donor advised fund with the Community Foundation was the best choice. It was easy to set up and it allows them to direct grants to those organizations that are meaningful to them. They like the convenience of being able to make grants when they’re home or when they’re traveling. And the annual giving statement at the end of the year makes tax time easier. To learn more about donor advised funds – or any of the many giving vehicles offered through Community Foundation of the Lowcountry – call us at 843.681-9100.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA!

We wish you all a joyous and happy New Year!

We welcome the New Year with wonderful and exciting events – 3 concerts, a youth concerto competition and a new event from the Hilton Head International Piano Competition! Our January concert, Love in the Time of War, includes the tranquility of Vaughan-Williams’ Symphony No. 5 with guest soloist Sterling Elliott, a 17 year old cello prodigy, while February brings two great concerts – the stunning Beethoven’s Eroica with soloist Ray Ushikubo, the 2017 HHIPC First Prize Winner playing Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1 – and pops concert Porgy and Bess. This symphonic arrangement features such favorites It Ain’t Necessarily So and I Got Plenty of Nothing with soprano Angelique Clay, baritone Michael Preacely and The Claflin University Concert Choir. February also brings the wonderful HHSO Youth Concerto Competition. Held on February 3rd at Saint Luke’s Church, this Competition features 10 finalists ages 12-18 from the southeast region who are vying for cash prizes and the opportunity to perform in recital and with the HHSO. These exciting young musicians are the future and are so inspiring. And in March, the Hilton Head International Piano Competition announces a new and exciting 3rd addition to its rotation schedule – BravoPiano! …a festival from Bach to Brubeck. Debuting March 8-12, this new event will spotlight outstanding former prize winners of our competitions, as well as other world-famous pianists, as they perform in solo recitals, chamber music programs, and concertos with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. Especially exciting is the introduction of a jazz thread throughout the festival. You’ll also be able to attend lecture/recitals and discussions about music, both classical and jazz. So mark your calendars and check our website at hhso.org to book your tickets or call 843-842-2055.

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January’s

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24 Caring Coins

Hargray's Caring Coins program has given away more than $3 million to area nonprofit groups since 2003. This year 39 local charities got grants totaling $170,000.

26 Seeking Foster Families

Local schools offer academic excellence, career education, sports and clubs for students of all ages.

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52 New Year, New You

Local health professionals offer tips about cosmetic dentistry, beauty, weight loss and more.

68 Fresh Start

The Monthly team presents 12 ideas for healthier living—for the body, mind and spirit.

The shortage of foster homes in Beaufort County means local children are being forced to leave the area.

42 Education Builds Character

77 Intriguing People

The Lowcountry has a way of producing and attracting interesting people from all walks of life. Monthly proflies twelve of them in our annual special feature.

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+ 142 LOCAL VIBE

84 Lydia Inglett Her love of books abides.

HHI and Bluffton's populations grow.

86 Sonya Grant

28 Coyote Country

BUSINESS

30 Predicting 2018

Elihu Spencer forecasts the economy.

32 Financial Check Up

Take these steps for financial peace.

EDUCATION

40 Teacher of the Year

Nancy Ungarvsky inspires students.

HEALTH

60 Half Her Size

Louanne LaRoche weighs in.

62 Get to the Gym

Buckwalter Rec Center expands.

66 Community Yoga

Try free Sunday yoga classes.

I NTRIGUING PEOPLE 78 Lisa Sweeney Pastry chef is her latest career.

80 Frank Soule

He makes work look like play.

82 Maile and Decker Paulmeier These siblings excel at science.

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She's come home to the Lowcountry.

88 BJ Payne HHIHS' football coach looks back. 90 Brian Julius and Zane Wilson They work tirelessly to help Africa.

92 Enid Carranza

Mental health is a universal language.

94 Mike Buxser

He's the voice of the Lowcountry.

96 Jodie Randisi

With help, prisoners can change.

HOME

98 Interior Decorating Trends

Ruby red, crushed velvet are hot.

REAL ESTATE

106 How's the Market Doing?

Prices are rising on and off HHI.

DINING

138 Try New Ingredients

Be adventurous in the kitchen.

142 Daufuskie Deviled Crab

Gullah crab cakes are a tradition.

IN EVERY ISSUE 14 At The Helm 16 Behind the Scenes 18 Opinion 20 News 22 Pet of the Month 34 On the Move

36 Where in the World? 38 Social Spotlight 105 Real Estate News 129 Calendar 148 Restuarant Listings 160 Last Call

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THE NEW YEAR BRINGS WITH IT

MANY THINGS, INCLUDING A CHANCE TO

REINVENT

ome years drag on, while others are gone in the blink of an eye. It seems like only yesterday that we made the decision to devote our January issue to telling the fascinating stories behind each familiar face in our annual Intriguing People of the Lowcountry issue. In fact, this installment marks the 21st edition of that feature. The profiles are a celebration of who we are as a community, and include the diverse and fascinating backgrounds of our neighbors, their many hidden talents and interests. If you’ve lived here a while, you probably know some of the people featured. But I guarantee you’ll find out things about them you didn’t know. We’ve included a diverse group this year, from Hilton Head Island High School football coach BJ Payne, who talks about his transition from the wrestling ring to the gridiron, to actress and wig maker Sonya Grant. From prison volunteer Jodie Randisi to radio personality Mike Buxser and scientific siblings Decker and Maile Paulmeier, these are people who excel because they love what they do. Their stories come from all over, including reader suggestions. If you feel like we missed the chance to feature someone fantastic this year, please reach out. We’re always taking suggestions for the next installment of Intriguing People. Beyond these fascinating stories, there’s plenty to enjoy in this issue. We join three ladies of Daufuskie Island as they prepared their famed deviled crab (we tried to get the recipe, but their lips are sealed), and salute Hargray’s Caring Coins program as it hits the $3 million mark in charitable giving. You also won’t want to miss our in-depth investigation of the coyotes of Hilton Head. We also profile some of the Lowcountry’s finest educational institutions, highlighting students, teachers and notable graduates from some of our area schools. The new year brings with it many things, including a chance to reinvent and improve ourselves. We’re here for you with a financial checkup on page 32, offering practical suggestions for almost anyone looking to improve their bottom line in 2018. After that, we get advice from our area’s health and beauty experts on pages 52-59 to face 2018 looking our best. Here at Frey Media, we kicked off 2018 with a complete makeover of our company website. We invite you to visit FreyMedia.com to see the many opportunities we offer for local businesses to partner with us. It’s a brand-new year, and we’re thrilled to usher in a new chapter of the Lowcountry’s story with you, dear readers, neighbors and friends.

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››About this issue

READERS CHOICE AWARDS: PARTY ON!

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After the ballots were cast, the votes counted, and the results announced, it was time to party. See page 38 for more photos of a great night. Hilton Head Monthly’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards celebration was held Dec. 5 at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, where the winners of this year’s awards plied attendees with gifts and samples of food and drink. Thank you to each of them for making this party amazing. The Martin Lesch Band and White Liquor rocked the house as the crowd danced. This

year’s fete was sponsored by Shop More Local, a not-for-profit business initiative that promotes and supports locally owned, independent businesses. The good times kept rolling long after the last flute of champagne was drained and the last pulled pork slider disappeared off a silver tray. Partygoers celebrated with the best of the best in the Lowcountry.

THIS ISSUE'S CONTRIBUTORS

LLOYD WAINSCOTT Photographer

VAL TANNUZZI Photographer

BARRY KAUFMAN Writer

ADDI MCNEEL Writer

Lloyd Wainscott began his career studying fine art before turning to photography. After 10 years as a Marine, he opened his own studio and over his 40-year career has earned numerous awards and honors. He is a member of the exclusive American Society of Photographers and enjoys shooting portraits.

Valeria Tannuzzi is originally from Uruguay, South America, and moved to the Lowcountry in 2003 at the age of 18. She is a freelance video producer and studio arts student. Her passion for film started the day she met one of the actors from the TV show “The Walking Dead” who enthusiastically praised the Georgia film industry.

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Barry Kaufman has been writing since he was a child, and after a long publishing career he now merely writes as though he were a child. His work can be seen in many area publications, at TravelPulse.com, and occasionally on Fox News on a slow news day. He enjoys traveling and hosts B-Town Trivia on Wednesdays at Captain Woody’s in Bluffton. He lives in Bluffton with his family.

Addi McNeel is a writer, avid reader, wife and daydreamer extraordinaire from Texas. She loves to write profiles because she believes people are infinitely complex and offer an array of interesting stories. When she’s not reading, writing or daydreaming, you can find her perusing art museums, working on side projects or playing with her Australian shepherd, Kai.

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EATING WELL NATIONAL EXPERTS FROM REMEDY FOOD PROJECT CAME TO HILTON HEAD ISLAND TO SHOW HOW DRASTICALLY REDUCING OR CUTTING OUT ANIMAL PRODUCTS CAN HELP WITH WEIGHT LOSS, IMPROVE ENERGY LEVELS, PREVENT HEALTH ISSUES AND REVERSE SOME DISEASES. WRITER ADDI MCNEEL EXPLAINS.

As Lowcountry residents rebuild, we’ve launched an initiative to strengthen the community’s economy and social fabric by encouraging the support of locally owned businesses.

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3 Woofs for Dog Lovers in Bluffton

Dear Editor, On behalf of the board of the Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks, and especially all of our furry friends in Bluffton whose lives will be enhanced by our upcoming park, we want to say thank you to all who have been part of this project since its inception more than a decade ago — it’s finally happening! After a lot of hard work, years of fundraising, and both high and low points in the pursuit of our park, we could not be more thrilled that we finally reached the day of our groundbreaking. Now that this milestone is behind us, construction can commence in our fantastic location within Oscar Frazier Park and, before you know it, Bluffton’s newest amenity — the first of its kind in town — will be open and ready to be enjoyed by Bluffton’s canine citizens and their humans for years to come. Thank you to the town of Bluffton, Beaufort County, the Bluffton Rotary Club and, most importantly, the Bluffton community. Let’s build a park!

Daniella Squicquero Secretary Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks

We Asked, You Answered

“HEY THERE, 2018! WHAT DO YOU (OR DON’T YOU) RESOLVE FOR THE NEW YEAR?”

“TO DO MORE COMMUNITY SERVICE.” – LAUREN MARTEL

"I will not resolve to get all my ducks in a row. Every year, I try a new plan, but this year I’ve decided that as long as my ducks are somewhat organized, I’ll be just fine." – AMANDA MARIE TAYLOR OLIVEIRA

"TO SIMPLIFY. TO WANT FOR LESS. TO BE GRATEFUL." – TESS RUNION “I’m going to call and write to my Senators when I see injustice” – KAREN NAYLE "I won’t make a resolution for a year again. Instead, I plan on making a resolution for a week — it’s more attainable — and then extending that for one more week at the end. And on and on. One small step at a time." – BEVERLY RISH PARRISH "My resolution last year was to call my Mom every week. I did it, too!" – AMY PICOU SHELL

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"To eat more chocolate!" – NANCY GLEASON PARIS “I don’t make resolutions. I really feel I am setting myself up for failure when I don’t or can’t make my goals. So I just try to make small changes throughout the year, and if they all add up to something good in the end then I can look back at what a great year I had!” – DEB HOOVER RASCH

“TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF MYSELF.” – FRANCES WRIGHT “To focus on giving the kids experiences instead of things. More trips, less toys.” – MAGGIE BLACKWELL

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The Art League of Hilton Head gallery will be devoted to the best works from more than 170 exhibiting members.

MARSHY TACKY FOALS BORN ON DAUFUSKIE Two marsh tacky foals—named Estelita and Mateo— were born on Daufuskie Island in November. They were the first of the oncecommon Lowcountry breed of horses to be born there in at least 40 years, according to Erica Veit, founder and director of the Daufuskie Island Marsh Tacky Society, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing the horse back to the island. Marsh tackies are the descendents of horses originally brought to the Sea Islands by Spanish settlers. The breed was in danger of vanishing, but they are making a comeback. There are now some 450 in existence, and the breed was designated the South Carolina State Heritage Horse in 2010.

LOVE IN THE TIME OF WAR (JANUARY 14)

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents this concert featuring Sterling Elliott on cello. 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkwwy, Hilton Head Island. For tickets, call 843-842-2055 or go to hhso.org.

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE MASQUERADE (JANUARY 20)

Dinner will be buffet style and the dance will be from 6:30-9 p.m. Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. For more information, go to islandreccenter.org.

WADING BIRDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA (JANUARY 31)

The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Christy Hand, wildlife biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, for a program on the state’s colonial wading birds — a diverse and fascinating group. www. coastaldiscovery.org 20 hiltonheadmonthly.com

SEA TURTLE MARKETPLACE CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN JANUARY Work on the new Sea Turtle Marketplace, the former Pineland Station on Hilton Head Island, is expected to be completed by the end of the month. The two outparcel buildings will then be turned over to the new owners, who will complete their own work spaces. Another Broken Egg, Jersey Mike’s, Fiamme Italian Kitchen and Nail Talk & Polished Spa are some of the future tenants. Kitchen & Company is expected to take over the junior anchor store adjacent to the newly opened Petsmart and West Marine.

HOP IN LINE FOR A NEW MARGARITAVILLE HOME Those looking to become a homeowner in the new Margaritaville development may need to wait in line. Several hundred people camped out in Daytona Beach, Florida, when the city’s Margaritaville development began selling homes. The Daytona Beach community opened homeownership opportunities to 400 new residents in the first phase of what will eventually be 6,900 homes. Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head is planned near Hilton Head Lakes on U.S. 278 in Hardeeville, and will follow a similar development progression as the Daytona Beach site.

SAYING GOODBYE TO A RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER ON HILTON HEAD Wally McNamee, a photographer for The Washington Post and Newsweek magazine who captured photographs of important news stories around the globe, has passed away at age 84. McNamee slowly lost his eyesight after he moved to Hilton Head Island for retirement. During his career, he was named the White House News Photographers’ Association Photographer of the Year and won the Lifetime Achievement Award. His work includes photographs of President John F. Kennedy’s funeral, President Richard Nixon’s resignation, the war in Vietnam and more. A memorial service was held in Arlington, Virginia, in December.

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››Local news NEW APARTMENTS PLANNED FOR BUCKWALTER PARKWAY A Tennessee-based builder is planning to construct a 248-unit apartment complex on Buckwalter Parkway. The 44-acre property will feature the apartment complex Mystic Bluff, which will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, plus a large clubhouse, saltwater pool and a dog park. Mystic Bluff is one of several new development projects on Buckwalter Parkway expected to open in 2018. Other Buckwalter projects include an residential care facility for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, an expansion of eviCore’s headquarters, a St. Joseph/Candler’s medical campus, and a new Technical College of the Lowcountry facility and culinary campus.

PET MONTH THE

Name: Mercedes Temperament: Mercedes is a sweet, loving 8-year-old Pitbull mix. She was found in Statesville, N.C., abandoned. This wonderful girl had multiple masses removed. Since in our care she has improved remarkably. Mercedes is a bundle of joy. She loves everyone she meets. She would be a great addition to any household.

CRAB GROUP NOW RECYCLING OYSTER SHELLS The Coastal Restaurant and Bar Group has partnered with the state Department of Natural Resources and the Outside Foundation to support an oyster recycling initiative. South Carolina is in desperate need of sanitized oyster shells to ensure oyster beds have enough harvest every year. This new initiative by CRAB will ensure that shucked oyster shells at Fishcamp on Broad Creek, Carolina Crab Company and both Crazy Crazy locations will be collected and recycled, via I2 Recycling.

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HERITAGE LIBRARY CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR The Heritage Library, an all-volunteer organization supporting history and ancestry research, has had an eventful year. It received the largest grant ever given in Church Mouse history to restore Baynard Mausoleum, added Ft. Mitchell, Zion Cemetery and Baynard Mausoleum to the National Register of Historic Places, published a book about the history of Hilton Head Island titled “They Served,” and exhibited at the National Genealogy Society annual conference. The Heritage Library also partnered with one of the top five archeologists in the country for a Zion Cemetery project, gained regional television exposure with Savannah food celebrity Jesse Blanco of “Eat It and Like It,” and produced the limited “Ghosts and Myths of Hilton Head” tour — all while increasing participation and exposure thorough ongoing classes, programs and tours.

Name: Archer Temperament: Our amazing boy Archer will steal your heart. He is a 6-month-old puppy. He came to us in need of tender loving care. Archer was shot and run over in his previous life. Since arriving in our care he has gotten all of his medical needs meet. He is now learning how to get around in his new wheelchair. As you can tell by his smile, he is loving his new chance at life. Noah’s Arks Rescue is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that supplies emergency medical, surgical and rehabilitation to abused animals. Call for an appointment to meet adoptable dogs.

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TRAIN-THEMED PLAYGROUND IN BLUFFTON GAINING STEAM

LOCAL COUPLE CREATES STEM SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES BOND REFERENDUM

A train-themed play structure planned in Bluffton is one step closer to reality thanks to a $10,000 donation from HVAC company Covert Aire. Called the Imagination Train, the project is part of a larger Field of Dreams and playground rejuvenation project in Oscar Frazier Park coordinated by leadership from the Rotary Club of Bluffton and the Town of Bluffton. The Imagination Train is directly sponsored by The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2018. The group is selling commemorative pavers and sponsorships. For more information, contact Melanie Thomas at 843-707-6219

Beaufort County residents David and Catherine Stewart have established a new endowment that will provide college scholarships to two local graduating seniors who plan to study science, technology, engineering or math. The couple was inspired by “Hidden Figures,” a film released earlier this year that featured a group of African-American female math experts who worked for what is now NASA in the early 1960s. The scholarships are set up through the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina and are expected to be awarded in 2018. Interested donors should contact stewart. cat@gmail.com for more information.

The Beaufort County Board of Education will hold a countywide bond referendum on April 21. The referendum would approve funding for additional classroom space to address student enrollment growth in the southern half of the county. If voters approve, general obligation bonds — not to exceed $76 million — would be used to build additional classrooms at River Ridge Academy, May River High School and a new school in Bluffton. The additions would also include new career and technical education buildings at Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island high schools, similar to current facilities at Battery Creek and May River high schools.

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$3,000,000: Coins of Hope

HARGRAY CUSTOMERS’ SPARE CHANGE ADDS UP FOR AREA NONPROFIT GROUPS

BY JUSTIN JARRETT

s the Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson made her way to the front of the room, she gave a warning to those who awaited her arrival. “You know I’m a hugger,” she said before embracing four members of the Caring Coins Foundation board. She also collected an $8,000 check on behalf of the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry, one of the more than 100 area organizations that have benefited from Hargray’s Caring Coins program. The telecommunications company established the Caring Coins Foundation in 2003 to support local non-profit organizations in Bluffton, Hardeeville and Hilton Head. Its mission has since expanded to included community organizations in Ridgeland and Beaufort. Participants in the program are Hargray Communications customers who voluntarily round up their monthly bill. For each customer participating, the average contribution is $5.27 per year. The spare “change” collected is disbursed quarterly by an independent board of directors and the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. There was plenty of love to go around this holiday season. Thirty-nine local charities were awarded grants totaling $170,000 at a presentation Dec. 12 at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Including this year’s contributions, Caring Coins has distributed more than $3 million to area nonprofit groups. “Pennies really do make a difference,” said Paula Harper Bethea, who has been chairwoman of the Caring Coins Foundation since its inception. “I would venture to say they’ve made a difference in countless lives in our communities.” The program has been a huge boon to Pierson’s food pantry, which started nine years ago serving five families and has grown to support more than 800 families today. Pierson said the $8,000 grant she received this year will go toward purchasing a used pickup for hauling garbage and recycling, as well as for picking up USDA non-perishable food distributions from Yemassee rather than making three trips in smaller vehicles. “Hargray and its customers have gone above and beyond,”

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Pierson said. “I’m overwhelmed with how much they bless us each year.” Pierson isn’t alone. Bluffton Self Help has received more than $150,000 in grants through the program since 2003 — one of five local groups that have reaped six figures in donations from Caring Coins. This year’s $9,000 grant will support Bluffton Self Help’s short-term emergency financial assistance program for working families, which includes helping with past-due rent payments and utility bills, as well has helping cover medication costs. “The impact Hargray Caring Coins has had on our organization and, ultimately, our community is profound,” said Kimberly Hall, the organization’s executive director. “We are able to support more than 21 families with their investment this year, and over the years they have supported thousands of Bluffton neighbors in need. We are grateful for their generous support through the kindness of Hargray customers.” Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka and Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett read a joint proclamation at the event establishing Dec. 12, 2017, as Hargray Caring Coins Day and celebrating all the good the program has done in the Lowcountry. Sulka has watched the need for charity grow right along with Bluffton, and Caring Coins has been there to help fulfill that need. Bennett sees the same on Hilton Head. “There’s typically more need in the community than SINCE 2003, there are dollars available, so for many of these nonprofCARING COINS HAS its that are working hard to DISTRIBUTED MORE serve our most needy citizens it’s very important to THAN $3 MILLION allowing them to make ends meet,” Bennett said. “I’m TO AREA NONsure they left here today PROFIT GROUPS . with an extra spring in their step and hearts that are very grateful.”

Caring For Others

Through the contributions of Hargray customers, the Caring Coins Foundation has distributed more than $3 million in grants to Lowcountry charities since 2003. This year, 39 area organizations received grants totaling $170,000:

Opposite page: Hargray CEO Michael Gottdenker and Caring Coins Foundation chair Paula Harper Bethea.

PHOTOS BY MAGGIE YELTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Top: Members of the Caring Coins Foundation board distribute grant checks to area non-profit leaders. Middle: Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett and Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka read a joint proclamation recognizing Hargray Caring Coins Day. Bottom: Caring Coins Foundation board member Gregg Russell addresses the crowd.

AccessHealth of the Low Country $5,000 Antioch Educational Center $4,000 $7,000 Bluffton Jasper County Volunteers in Medicine Bluffton Self Help $9,000 Born to Read $500 Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry-Bluffton $2,000 Boys & Girls Club of the Lowcountry-Northern Beaufort $3,000 $4,000 Child Abuse Prevention Association Children’s Center $7,500 Family Promise of Beaufort County $3,000 Friends of Caroline Hospice $3,000 Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity $3,000 Helping Hands Center $2,000 Heroes on Horseback $3,000 Island Recreation Center $2,000 $7,000 Hopeful Horizons Hospice Care of the Lowcountry $6,000 $4,000 Jasper County Council on Aging Jasper County Neighbors United $2,000 The Literacy Center $6,000 LowCountry Habitat for Humanity $3,000 $3,000 Lowcountry Legal Volunteers Med-I-Assist/Bluffton $8,000 Memory Matters $8,000 NAMI $1,500 Operation R & R $2,500 Osprey Village, Inc. $2,500 Pregnancy Center & Clinic $7,000 $6,000 Project Safe Resource Foundation for Jasper County Disabilities $3,500 $4,000 Ronald McDonald House Sandalwood Community Food Pantry $8,000 The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum $1,000 Second Helpings $9,000 Special Olympics Area 8 $2,000 $9,000 The Deep Well Project Volunteers in Medicine $5,000 Women of Faith $2,000 YMCA of Beaufort County $2,000

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››Local vibe CAPA’s Christina Wilson is looking for foster homes in Beaufort County so local children in need don’t have to leave the area.

Finding Families

BEAUFORT COUNTY IS LOOKING FOR FOSTER PARENTS TO CARE FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

hen Christina Wilson heard that her cousin’s children had been put in foster care in 2003, she and her husband, Jason, knew they had to do something. The Beaufort couple became licensed foster parents and took in the 5-month-old and 17-month-old girls. Two years later, the Wilsons adopted the children. A few years after the adoption, the Wilsons found out that Christina’s cousin had given birth to two more children, who also ended up in foster care. The family immediately began making phone calls, trying to get custody of her daughters’ younger siblings, who were in Florida at the time.

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The Wilsons went through the process to become licensed foster parents again. After a long court battle, the children were returned to their mother. After they ended up in the foster system again, the Wilsons were finally able to bring them to Beaufort in 2009. In 2014, the Wilsons officially adopted the two younger children. Christina’s experience with the foster care system inspired her to fight for other children as well. She went back to school and earned her master’s degree in public administration. “I’d already learned how to navigate the system,” she said. “I just figured I would continue that work.” Now the executive director of the Child Abuse Prevention Association, Christina is working to recruit other foster families, who are desperately needed in Beaufort County. Although the number of children in foster care changes frequently, as of Nov. 1, there were 57 foster children in Beaufort County, according to Chrysti Shain, a public information officer with the South Carolina Department of Social. To care for them, Shain said DSS needs at least 30 more foster homes. The shortage of foster homes in Beaufort County means that local children are being moved to available foster homes outside of the county. This can make the process much more traumatic for children; in addition to being taken away from their parents, they are leaving behind their hometowns, schools and friends. As of Nov. 1, about 70 percent of Beaufort County’s foster children were living in THESE KIDS foster homes outside of WITHOUT A the county, Shain said. Thanks to a $30,000 BED CAN’T WAIT grant from the United THREE YEARS. Way of the Lowcountry, CAPA launched a Re so u rc e Fa m i l y — Christina Wilson, Executive Program in November Director of CAPA

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BECOME A FOSTER PARENT Licensed foster parents in Beaufort County are required to take a series of classes, pass a home study and undergo a background check. The Child Abuse Prevention Association will offer classes on a rotating basis every month. To cover the costs of caring for foster children, foster families are given a stipend ranging from $383 to $589 per child per month. For more information, go to www.capabeaufort.org/foster.

and is now a licensed child-placing agency, meaning it can recruit, train and support area foster families. CAPA has run a local children’s home since 1985, but there is only enough room for 15 children a night, Christina said. Building a larger home could take two or three years. “These kids without a bed can’t wait three years,” Christina said. The Wilsons know being a foster parent isn’t always easy, but say the rewards far outweigh the challenges. “This will be the hardest, best work you’ll ever do,” Christina said. “Some days are harder than others, but in the end, none of these children asked for these things to happen to them. Fostering is helping a child heal from the inside out. If you have a willing heart and loving home, you can do this work too.”

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Coyotes Prowl the Lowcountry

HOW HILTON HEAD AND BLUFFTON BECAME COYOTE COUNTRY

BY MELINDA COPP

icki Wood didn’t know coyotes lived on Hilton Head Island until last May. Her Norfolk terrier, Fletch, had a habit of escaping the electric fence that surrounded her backyard, so she’d had the fence moved so she could watch him better from the house. Then, at around 6:30 p.m. May 25, her son said he couldn’t see Fletch in the backyard. Assuming he’d escaped again, Wood drove around looking for the dog. Not having any luck, she came home and went out to the backyard. Her Chinaberry Ridge property backs up to a wooded buffer that’s about 200 yards deep and ends at Katie Miller Drive. She heard a yipping sound coming from the woods, so she went inside to put on heavier clothes, and headed out to look for her dog. By the time Wood was dressed and entering the buffer, it was quiet. “I had a weird feeling like something was wrong,” she said. Her son and husband, who were searching with her, said they saw movement in two different places. Then, when she was about 30 yards in, she heard heavy panting. When Woods got to Fletch, she said he was almost ripped in half, but he was alive. The family rushed Fletch to the emergency vet in Savannah. Wood’s first thought was that he’d been attacked by a wild boar, but the vet said it looked like the work of another dog. Whatever it was had attacked his hind end, Wood said, and the collar from the electric fence probably saved his life because it protected the dog’s throat. When they got home, Wood and her husband went out in the woods to look around. That’s when they saw the coyotes. Wood called the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, who told her to shoot the coyotes on sight. But that didn’t help because it’s illegal to discharge a firearm within town limits on Hilton Head. When Wood called the Town of Hilton Head Island, officials told her they knew about the coyotes and suggested she call a wildlife control company. Coyotes are notoriously difficult to catch in a live trap, and other trapping methods are tricky or inhumane. Wood said she’d researched several methods that involve a slow and painful death for the coyote. “Even though they did this to our dog, we can’t

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bring ourselves to do that,” Wood said. Plus, getting rid of one coyote only leaves room for another coyote to move into that area. Coyotes, though not native to the Lowcountry, have been in the area for decades. Like all wildlife, they are elusive and tend to avoid people. But they tolerate human presence in their environment, which means they can live almost anywhere, including suburban Hilton Head and Bluffton. “The more people who move to the area, and the more developments that are built, the less open space the coyotes have and the greater the chance of encountering them,” said Matt Kraycar, owner of K&K Wildlife. “But they’re afraid of people, and you can often scare them away by making noise.” Coyotes are most active at dusk and at night. They have a keen sense of smell, which makes trapping them even more difficult, and good eyesight. According to DNR, a resident coyote may have a home range from 2 to 20 square miles, and they can travel several miles within this range daily. They tend to hunt alone or in pairs, and may form family groups with pups from previous and current years. Coyotes are most active during their breeding season, which occurs in February and March. Coyotes are opportunistic feeders. They prey on small mammals and rodents, like rabbits and occasionally deer fawns, but they will eat almost anything. Coyotes have a bad reputation in agricultural communities for preying on poultry and livestock. Along the Lowcountry coast, coyotes often eat sea turtle nests.

And in suburban environments, they take advantage of human food sources, like garbage and pet bowls. According to DNR, coyotes can prey on domestic pets in suburban environments where they lack other prey. Coyotes are also territorial, and may attack pets for that reason. “We have some coyotes, but so far we haven’t had any conflicts with people or pets,” said Peter Kristian, general manager of Hilton Head Plantation. He’s been the general manager for 19 years, and though he has noticed a rise in calls related to coyotes in recent years, he said he’s seen nothing that indicates any problems. And the plantation monitors coyotes the same way it monitors all the other wildlife in the area, like alligators, raccoons and opossums. “Many people find Hilton Head attractive because of the flora and fauna, and its unspoiled character,” Kristian said. “Coyotes are a part of that.” Cohabitating with coyotes — and any wildlife — means using caution, Kraycar said. Don’t leave pet food out, and don’t let your pets run around at night unsupervised. When you walk at night, carry a flashlight and something to make noise to scare coyotes away. And be aware of their presence and the potential risks. Miraculously, Fletch survived his coyote encounter, and, aside from some scars, he’s doing fine, Wood said. But she no longer uses the electric fence. Her kids don’t play in the backyard unsupervised, and if the dog is out, they are too.

KNOW THE COYOTE Coyotes typically weigh between 30 to 45 pounds and stand 23 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder. They are monogamous, breeding in the late winter, and have litters of five to seven pups. Coyotes can travel far and fast, reaching speeds of 40 mph. They are good communicators, “talking” to each other with howls, yips and barks. Coyotes can be hunted in South Carolina throughout the year with a valid hunting license. January 2018 29

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Looking Back, Glancing Forward 2018 BY ELIHU SPENCER

nce again, I will put my pride on the line and take a shot at what we might expect in 2018. But before we look ahead, let’s take a look back and see how my predictions for 2017 turned out.

10 Predictions for 2017 1: President Donald Trump will host Russian President Vladimir

Putin at a state dinner at the White House. My grade: F — although it appears that their friendship is growing.

2: Both personal and corporate tax reform will take place in the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. My grade: F

Trump’s proposed wall along the Mexican border will not be built. Washington, D.C., will move to improve relations with Mexico. My grade: B

4: Italy and France will vote to leave

the European Union and the euro will be abandoned as a currency. My grade: F. Who knew the global economy would take off?

5: The Federal Open Market Committee will move rates up three or four times. My grade: A 6:

With tax reform, infrastructure spending and repatriation of offshore dollars, the U.S. GDP will grow to 3 percent. My grade: C — I got the number right but not the cause.

Congress will reform the Federal Flood Insurance Program, bringing private insurers into our market. My grade: C. I will give myself some credit, though, because the issue is on the congressional agenda.

8: Hillary Clinton will not go to jail. My grade: A. Cooler minds prevailed.

9: The Affordable Care Act will undergo subtle changes but not be repealed. My grade: A

10: The equity markets, as measured by the S&P 500, will end the year over 2,500. My grade: A — and the markets actually ended the year over 2,600.

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10 Predictions for 2018 1: The United Kingdom reverses itself and decides to remain in the European Union.

South Carolina voters elect Catherine Templeton as the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second female Republican governor.

3: The FOMC continues its efforts to normalize interest rates, raising the federal funds rate three or four times. The prime lending rate goes to 5.25%.

4: China is able to convince North Korea to discontinue its nuclear ambitions.

5: While the federal funds rate rises sharply, the long end of

the interest rate curve only increases slightly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; despite the Fed continuing to reduce the size of its balance sheet. The 10-year Treasury Bill will go up only .5%.

6: Allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 elections will continue to be an issue for the Trump administration.

7: Democrats will take control of at least part of Congress, possibly both chambers.

8: Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500, will continue to run

higher and will end the year over 2,800, driven by a strong global economy.

9: Technology stocks will be the laggards and the financial and energy sectors will lead.

10: Personal and corporate tax reform passes and puts the brakes on property value increases on Hilton Head Island as a result of changes in deductibility on mortgage interest for second homes, investment properties and local taxes. So there it is. I hope to improve my predictive performance this year. Financial planning will be essential in 2018 as markets are likely to see some volatility. The best advice is to rely on professional help and embrace a diversified portfolio.

Elihu Spencer is a local economist with a long business history in global finance. His life work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable but the accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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The 12-Step Financial Check-up

iving the lifestyle you want requires regular money checkups and occasional strategy sessions with a financial adviser. A new calendar year is an opportunity to review your financial big-picture and make adjustments for success in the future. Here are 12 ways to get started: GET ORGANIZED Can you easily pull out of your files any financial document you need? If not, it’s time to gather and organize your important financial records. This may include papers and digital files associated with your income and expenses, wills, insurance policies and power of attorney. REVISIT YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS Did you make progress on your financial goals in 2017? Do you have a major purchase on the horizon, like a car, kitchen renovation or second home? Identify your goals and use them to steer your financial decisions. EVALUATE CHANGES IN YOUR SITUATION Major life changes, like buying a house, getting a divorce or gaining a grandchild, can impact your finances. Since your last financial checkup, have there been any changes in your personal situation? Do you anticipate any changes in the near future? Take these into consideration and make adjustments accordingly. TRACK YOUR REAL SPENDING Many people guess how much they spend, but they don’t always guess right. Tracking everyday purchases like gas, Starbucks and groceries, as well as bills and other regular expenses, illuminates a more accurate big picture. You can then use this information to make decisions about budgeting, saving, spending, and meeting your financial goals. EVALUATE YOUR INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE Talk to your financial adviser about whether your stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are performing compared to the rest of the market. And look for ways to improve your portfolio’s performance.

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CHECK YOUR CREDIT REPORT Review your credit report regularly to check for inaccuracies — these may indicate identity errors or fraudulent activity. The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act gives you the right to receive a free credit report every year from Experian, Transunion and Equifax. PROTECT YOUR ASSETS Review your homeowner’s, health, auto, life, and disability insurance policies. Do you have adequate coverage? Are any policies about to lapse? Taking action on any issues now will keep your assets protected. EVALUATE YOUR DEBTS Compare the interest rate on your mortgage to the current market. Should you consider refinancing? And how successfully are you controlling and paying down debt? Managing your debts will help you pay them off as fast as possible.

PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY Spam e-mails, old financial documents, bank hacks, and even skimmers on card processors can give criminals access to your personal information. Check your credit report regularly and be aware of current scams and security breaches and how they happen. Shred old documents before your throw them away and consider signing up for a credit monitoring service. LOOK FOR WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR INCOME TAXES While conducting your financial checkup, start planning for next year’s taxes by looking for deductions. Review the list of available deductions and figure out what you need to take advantage of them. PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED Review your will and estate plan. Have changes in your life warranted any updates? REVIEW YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS If retirement is on your horizon, look at your funds. Can you contribute more to your retirement plans? Where do you need to make changes so you reach your goals when you’re ready to stop working? When you use these tips and conduct a full financial check-up, you can ensure 2018 is your best money year yet.

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››On the Move BLACKWELL BOYD WELCOMES ADVISER Blackwell Boyd & Associates has added Bill Larew to the team as a private wealth adviser. Larew has more than 20 years of experience in corporate technology sales and senior management positions, previously working for Bank of America’s investment services and travelers lines. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Butler University and holds Series 65 and Life & Health Insurance licenses. Blackwell Boyd & Associates is a wealth management firm located in downtown Bluffton.

THE HERITAGE LIBRARY MOVES TO NEW LOCATION

INVESTMENT FIRM RELOCATES TO SAVANNAH

The Heritage Library, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to history and ancestry research, has a new office location. Its new space at 2 Corpus Christi Place on Hilton Head Island will allow the organization to continue to offer exceptional history research and expert ancestry resources. The previous location on William Hilton Parkway is now closed.

After 15 years in the town of Bluffton, the investment advisory firm Ables, Iannone, Moore & Associates will be relocating to downtown Savannah. The new office will serve as a centralized location for clients from Charleston to Atlanta, as well as coastal Georgia and South Carolina. The company’s new office is located at 419 Montgomery St., Savannah.

GARVIN-GARVEY COTTAGE HIRES INTERPRETER The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society has hired local resident and longtime community activist Constance Martin-Witter as the new historical interpreter of the recently restored Garvin-Garvey Freedman’s Cottage. Previously, Martin-Witter served as an educatior and administrator in the Detroit public school system. She is the current director of Bluffton Community Soup Kitchen and serves on the boards of Bluffton Self Help and Jasper County First Steps. In her new role, Martin-Witter will share the Lowcountry’s history with locals and visitors. For more information about the Garvin-Garvey Cottage or to schedule a tour, call 843-757-6293. 34 hiltonheadmonthly.com

HANCOCK, WITT JOIN FREY MEDIA The Frey Media team is growing. Marketing director Abbi Hancock grew up in a military family and attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management, with a minor in hospitality. Bailey Witt has been hired as a graphic designer and photographer. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts with a graphic design emphasis from St. Cloud State University, in Minnesota. Witt is from River Falls, Wisconsin.

JONI VANDERSLICE WINS MEDIA AWARD Joni Vanderslice, president and owner of J. Banks Design Group on Hilton Head Island, won the Leadership Media Award at the ASID Carolinas Chapter conference held Nov. 17 in Charleston. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to promote the profession of interior design. With 31 years of interior design experience, Vanderslice has led her design team in innovative projects around the world. Her firm has been named in Interior Design Magazine’s list of the Top 200 Interior Design Giants and Top 75 Hospitality Design Giants.

KAYLOR JOINS BERKELEY HALL CLUB Erin Kaylor has joined the Berkeley Hall Club team as CFO/Controller. She has more than 20 years of financial experience and was employed by McDonald's in a number of finance roles including regional controller and finance director. Kaylor has a bachelor's in accounting and business management from Ohio University and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh.

JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE OPENS The Junkluggers of the Coastal Empire is now offering Jasper and Beaufort counties an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional junk removal. Owned by Trevor and Misty Hess, the company specializes in both residential and commercial clean-outs and accepts everything from furniture to construction debris, including office equipment, heavy machinery and appliances. The company’s main goal is to keep items out of landfills through recycling and donating as many items as possible.

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Lava Fitness has welcomed two additional staff members to the team. Jake Wittmer has been hired as the assistant manager and is originally from Ohio. Sammi Burns, from Hilton Head Island, will serve as director of training, a new position in the company.

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3 1. Suzy Zeleznik showed some bikers a copy of Bluffton Monthly on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. 2. Mary Marten and Kathy and Joe Redgate find their holiday cheer with a copy of Bluffton Monthly in the Canary Islands. 3. Sailing aboard the Queen Mary 2 from New York City to the United Kingdom, Berry Edwards Sr., Ellen Segal, Arthur Segal and Ruthie Edwards show off their copy of Monthly. 4. Lynn and Eric Lenning and Leslie and Tim Michaels hit the beach with Hilton Head Monthly in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic 5. Chuck and Shari Slusne and Mary Lou Cygan have team spirit — and a copy of Hilton Head Monthly — in East Lansing, Michigan. 6. Sandy Kuttruff and Hannah Reinmuth took Monthly with them when they sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City. 36 hiltonheadmonthly.com

››Social spotlight

Monthly Magazine's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards Winners chosen by Monthly readers in 192 categories celebrated Dec. 5 at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, where a great time was had by all. Staff from the Lowcountry's best restaurants, salons, wedding vendors, law firms, insurance agencies and more shared good cheer with everyone there.

Beach Properties gives back Staff at Beach Properties of Hilton Head supported local nonprofit agencies The Deep Well Project and Neighborhood Outreach Connection during the holiday season. The Hilton Head Island-based vacation rental company collected more than $800 in food for Deep Well, which provides emergency assistance to local families year-round. The employees also bought toys for the organization’s annual Santa Shop, which helps low-income families provide gifts for their children. Here, Beach Properties’ Troy Woloszyk delivers a bike. The team also delivered about $250 in supplies to Neighborhood Outreach Connection, including snacks, cleaning supplies and school supplies. 38 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Community Foundation grants total almost $217,000 Five local organizations pose with the grants awarded to them by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Nearly $217,000 was given to groups including Bluffton Self Help, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, OSPREY Village, Second Helpings and the University of South Carolina Beaufort.

Bluffton dog park breaks ground Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, town manager Marc Orlando, Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks board members and other supporters gathered Dec. 13 to break ground on the new dog park planned for Oscar Frazier Park. Construction will take several months, but board members have estimated the park will be finished by summer. Sponsors and local companies are donating their time and resources to help bring the dog park â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in the works for 12 years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to life.

Charter One gives Lowcountry kids a happy holiday Charter One Realty partnered with Toys for Tots, an annual toy drive organized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, to give toys, books, and games to Lowcountry children in need. Here, Realtor Angela Barbic shows off a donation box filled by her clients.

Long Cove helps keep Broad Creek safe The Long Cove Yacht Club and member families donated $1,845 to the Hilton Head Reef Foundation to help keep Broad Creek safe for navigation. The organization, led by president Russell Patterson, works to remove abandoned or sunken sailboats from the waterway. Eric Smith at Palmetto Bay Marina is assisting with the disposal efforts. For more information, email Russell@russellpattersonlaw.com. January 2018 39

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Nancy Ungvarsky (left) is the Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year. She lives in Bluffton and teaches biology at Baaufort High. As Teacher of the Year, she received a $5,000 cash prize from Hilton Head Automotive.

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r. Nancy Ungvarsky may spend most of her time trying to inspire others these days, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t still learning. “I’ve been passionate to learn all I can about biology,” she said. Her passion and drive were recognized recently, when she was named the Beaufort County School District Teacher of the Year. She faced some smart competition — each district school names its own Teacher of the Year, and those honorees must then decide whether to throw their hat — or ruler, or chalk, or calculator — into the ring for the district title. If they decide to go for it, they must write an essay on their professional life, community involvement, students’ achievements, and teaching philosophy. In their essay, they also must address current trends in education. Other teachers, parents and members of the community review and rate their application, and a committee of judges interviews the finalists.

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Ungvarsky, who lives in Bluffton and earned a doctorate in ecology and evolution from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s of education in secondary science from the University of South Carolina, has also taught at Georgia Tech. Whether working with high school students or at the college level, she said the best teachers are the ones who are dedicated to challenging students to excel — something she learned from her favorite teachers when she was a student. “The teachers who shaped my life were unwavering in their expectations of excellence, engaging in presentation and content, and approachable,” she said. Of course, students play a big part in their own success, Ungvarsky said — and she’s there to help them along the way. As a teacher, she said it’s important to find ways to reach students and engage with them. “Students are young adults who process information in different ways, at different speeds and motivation levels,” she said. “Teaching isn’t as easy as reciting facts … learning doesn’t come

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from what I do in the classroom; it comes from what the student does in the classroom.” In her biology class at Beaufort High, she uses real-world medical case studies to go beyond the textbook. Her students meet in groups to “diagnose” the patients based on their symptoms. She also teaches students about the cuttingedge technologies being developed to treat diseases — like a discovery by geneticists on how to “edit” DNA to treat disorders caused by genetic mutations. She hopes by sharing them with her students, she can encourage them to see how the things they learn in school can impact the world — and her students’ lives. “I link this exciting advance to what I teach about molecular genetics to show students how understanding basic biology is essential in making decisions about their health,” she said. That’s also why she insists on holding her students to high standards while still teaching by showing. She knows that if she can help students believe that they can succeed, they usually will. Some of her former students are currently studying for the MCAT, a test required to attend medical school; serving as medics in the military; and working for nonprofit groups. One is even participating in a neurobiology research project. The greatest reward, she said, is when her students have that “Aha!” moment. “That keeps me coming back to the classroom with a joy for teaching,” she said.

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Making the Grade LOCAL SCHOOLS OFFER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

ood schools prepare children for the world of work and help them to develop their personal talents, discover who they are and gauge where they best fit into society. Schools also play a tremendous role in the life of a community and contribute to a feeling of belonging among residents. How much education is valued is a reflection on the community itself, its priorities and its future. For Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry, schools have played huge roles in the history and development of the region. On the following pages, we’ve highlighted nine of the best schools, academies and institutions available right here at home.

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HILTON HEAD PREPARATORY SCHOOL About the school: Throughout its 50 years, Hilton Head Prep has been the place to be for the best education in the area and it is stronger than ever. Educating students in junior kindergarten through 12th grade, Prep is the place to be inspired and challenged, the place to be a family, a teammate and an artist, and the place to be charitable. The student/faculty relationship is at the core of Prep’s success through which students are inspired to pursue their passions and reach heights they never imagined on their way to the most selective colleges and successful lives. Featured teacher: Bethany Battig Ramseur, an Upper School Spanish teacher, was recently awarded the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Societies South Carolina Spanish Teacher of the Year Award for 2017. She inspires students every day by infusing their learning experience with as much proficiency-driven, cultural exposure as possible and always puts the best interest of her students first. She will take a group of Prep students to Puerto Rico on a hurricane relief service trip in March.

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››Education HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY About the School: Hilton Head Christian Academy is transforming learning in the Lowcountry. Our students are understanding that how they learn, through critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, is as important as what they learn — reading, writing, and arithmetic. Our graduates are using their God-given potential to be global citizens who impact the world. www.hhca.org. HHCA is a K-12 Christian, College Preparatory Learning Community. Featured Graduate: “Hilton Head Christian’s Diploma with Distinction study is amazing. It was THE best high school experience. I got to really dive into my passions and realize what I wanted to do with my life. The teachers who supported me helped me better understand who I am in Christ. Because of this project, I was awarded $100,000 in scholarship money to attend SCAD.” Chloe Strickland, HHCA Class of 2015.

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• Daily Religion Class • Weekly Mass • Virtue-Based Education • Community Service • Sacramental Preparation

• 10:1 Student: Faculty Ratio • Group and Individual Instruction • Comprehensive Fine Arts Program • Curriculum Standards: Diocesan and State Requirements • Peer Collaboration Opportunities

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St. Francis Catholic School enrolls students for grades PreK4 – 8. Open since 1996, our school serves families on Hilton Head Island and all surrounding areas.

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LOWCOUNTRY DAY CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & CAMP About the School: Lowcountry Day provides a private, Christian-based year-round pre-kindergarten curriculum, as well as camp and after-school programs for students through third grade. Families from all denominations are encouraged to learn through a focus on the creative arts, and the school has a ballet and music studio on campus. Director Kimberly Duke-Clark holds a degree in social work and has an extensive background in child development and counseling. The state-licensed school’s mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment, while providing the highest quality care that will meet the needs of every individual child. Featured Graduate: Cheyanne Ward was one of Lowcountry Day’s first students, attending until elementary school. Despite incredible challenges, including her mother’s death from cancer and responsibilities caring for her younger sisters, Ward graduated from May River High School with

honors. She returned to Lowcountry Day to work in the after-school program and was a camp counselor for pre-kindergarten students. She currently is studying nursing at University of South Carolina Beaufort.

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››Education THE OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

About the School: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of South Carolina Beaufort is devoted to providing intellectually stimulating, not-for-credit, educational opportunities to adults in the Lowcountry. The OLLI program at USCB is one of the largest programs in the country, with more than 1,500 members and 400 classes and programs each year. Classes are offered in Bluffton and Beaufort and on Hilton Head Island. Benefits of membership include access to OLLI programs, access to USCB’s libraries and dining, discounts to continuing education classes such as conversational languages, and participation in the OLLI LowCountry Community Concert Band.

TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY About the School: The Technical College of the Lowcountry provides quality, affordable academic and technical programs. Students can earn associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in an environment that fosters excellence in teaching and learning. The college prepares graduates with knowledge and skills they will need to transfer to senior colleges and universities and for careers in computer technology, industrial technology, engineering technology, occupational technology, business, health sciences and public service. Featured graduate: Takiya La'Shaune Smith's TCL story: When I started my first cosmetology business, my services were limited. TCL's two-year cosmetology program was perfect in guiding me to my dream business. The class schedules were flexible and my instructors helped me stay on the right track. My cosmetology classmates and I quickly became close knit and we are like family even today. My experience enrolling, attending and graduating from TCL has been life-changing. TCL has opened many doors for me including the launch of my second salon. I'm now a licensed cosmetologist and the founding owner of Beautique Lash & Brow and The Brow Company Beauty Bar & Makeup Studio.

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BEAUFORT About the School: The University of South Carolina Beaufort is a growing regional public university that has an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. The Bluffton campus offers cutting-edge computational science and nursing laboratories, and a broad range of academic degree programs. The Beaufort campus houses an innovative baccalaureate studio art program and is introducing honors programs in nursing and biology in the fall of 2018. The new Hilton Head Island campus, featuring an experiential learning hospitality management program, will open in the fall. USCB offers students an

exceptional place to learn and live in an environment focused on growth, preservation and opportunity. Featured Professor: Manuel J. “Bud” Sanders, a USCB professor and chairman of the mathematics department, is currently completing a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program in Finland. Dr. Sanders is using his teaching research award to study mathematical competency at Tampere University of Technology and hopes to improve the undergraduate learning process at USCB for students in scientific disciplines.

Hospitality Management. Discovered. Staying power for the Island: Tourism The new Hilton Head Island campus will open in the fall of 2018. USCB students will now be on the Island to continue internships with hospitality organizations and participate in the Island’s events and festivals. Through this experiential learning, students share their energy and expertise with Island residents and guests.

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Hilton Head Preparatory School THE PLACE TO BE… AN ARTIST Hilton Head Prep offers a vast array of programs in the Arts. Students are exposed to music, visual arts and performing arts at all grade levels with opportunities to excel in award winning programs. Prep believes that a foundation in the arts is critical to the development of the whole child and boasts an arts faculty that is second to none. “Being involved in the arts at Prep has been a very special part of my high school experience. Thanks to the community of amazing teachers and passionate students that make up the art program, I am constantly inspired to not only explore my creativity but also embrace my individuality.” Catherine Sheehan ‘17

Student Body Vice President Award Winning Artist Attending Vanderbilt University, Fall 2017

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››Education JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL About the School: John Paul II Catholic School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life through intellectual, physical and spiritual programs that advance academic excellence, leadership, a healthy lifestyle and service to others while fostering discipleship according to the traditions of the Catholic faith. At the center of everything John Paul II does is faith in God. In our modern society, it is critical that we instill in our children the values and attitudes necessary to make good decisions as they grow into active adults. We are blessed to partner with our parents to help our children grow in their faith. Featured Teacher: Cadra Rooney joined the school this year. She has a master’s degree in educational technology and is an experienced STEAM coordinator. She holds certifications in International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement and plans to initiate new computer science courses, establish Project Lead the Way, and start a competitive VEX Robotics team at John Paul II.

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CROSS SCHOOLS About the schools: Established in 1998, Cross Schools provides a Christian-based education for children ages 18 months through eighth grade. Cross Schools strives to create an atmosphere where students develop a passion for learning through small classes, rigorous academics, various enrichment courses, and faith-based learning. At Cross Schools, students attend weekly chapel, participate in community service projects, and have the opportunity to join various clubs. Its athletic program, which features cross country, basketball, golf, soccer, and volleyball, encourages teamwork, discipline, and physical fitness. The guiding principles of the Cross Schools community are academic excellence, Christian values and community service.

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Featured Graduate: Kate Diaz spent 8 years at Cross and had this to say of her experience, “I completely attribute my foundation in religion, education, and community to my years at Cross. Looking back, I see that my love for learning was firmly developed during those years because of the small school, family-like environment and the amazing teachers I had. Cross made me the unique, intelligent, driven person that I have become.” Kate went on to receive academic scholarships at the high school, college, and law school levels. Most recently she finished her first semester at Savannah Law School and plans to use her law degree to “really make an impact, potentially seeking a political position to truly represent the community.”

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ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL About the School: For the past 21 years, St. Francis Catholic School, a fully SACS-accredited parochial Catholic school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, has provided an excellent academic environment for all its students. St. Francis Catholic School’s mission is to nurture students' spiritual and intellectual growth in a Catholic community committed to academic excellence, with a focus on faith formation, quality academics and community. The school offers a variety of opportunities and enrichment activities for students and helps students mature in their faith through participation in the sacramental life of the Church. St. Francis strives to develop each child's intellect and motivate the child to action and service. Our hope is that every graduate is a person of faith, integrity and scholarship. Featured Graduate: Former St. Francis Catholic School student Callie Smith boasts a generous list of academic accolades. She graduated from Hilton Head Island High School with a 4.352 GPA and earned an International Baccalaureate diploma. She was a Distinguished Diploma, Life Scholar and honor graduate, and received numerous awards including the Mayor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award for Community Service. Now a freshman at Clemson University, she said St. Francis taught her that “faith can help distinguish between right and wrong.”

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SEA PINES MONTESSORI ACADEMY About the School: Sea Pines Montessori Academy is an independent, nonprofit school offering the highest quality of private education based on the principles of the Montessori method. The student body is composed of children from 12 months through eighth grade, though the school is exploring adding programs for students ages 6 months to 12 months. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Sea Pines Montessori builds on Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy of education, which instills a love of learning, strong

social and problem-solving skills, a positive work environment and respect for the community. The curriculum is geared to each child’s unique abilities and needs. Mary Stone Fraser founded Sea Pines Montessori Academy in 1968 as a children’s house — the desks, windows, and tables were at eye level so that it was truly owned by the children. Today, Sea Pines Montessori includes nine classrooms, a library, a Suzuki piano and violin studio, a language lab, a music room, an art studio, an outdoor amphitheater and many after-school sports and clubs.

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A “new you” in 2018 is an encouraging new year’s resolution, and it’s easier than you think. It might be helpful to think small at first — maybe try a new hair style — and then work up to bigger-picture makeovers, like weight loss or cosmetic surgery. Here are a few places to start, and a few expert tips from Lowcountry health and beauty professionals.

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miling takes no effort; it’s natural. Smiling is the portal to inner happiness. But once teeth start showing signs of age or discoloration and staining after years of coffee, red wine or tobacco consumption, selfconsciousness becomes a mental nag. Crooked or crowded teeth, a shifting of the bite and gum soreness can cause you not to smile at all. Teeth whitening is a simple and relatively inexpensive technique. Your dentist can bleach your teeth in the office in one or two visits by using hydrogen or carbamide peroxide to break stains into smaller pieces to reduce the concentration of discoloration. Upon completion of the process, teeth usually will be three to eight shades brighter. Another option is to have your dentist create a custom-made mouthpiece tray in which a whitening gel is applied at night. When you wear the mouthpiece in the comfort of your own home, the gel penetrates your teeth and breaks down stains. Visual results can be seen in several weeks.

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Veneers can mask all sorts of flaws, from stains to poor tooth shape, chips and wide gaps. The porcelain laminate shell, which essentially replaces tooth enamel, covers the front side of the tooth to change its color or shape. All it takes is two visits to the dentist: one for a tooth impression and again for a light beam to secure the thin lab-made resin adhesive to the tooth. Bonding, requiring a one-time visit to the dentist’s office, involves attaching a tooth-colored composite resin to improve the strength and appearance of a chipped tooth or to close the space between teeth. Crowns, or caps, are costly and used to help strengthen heavily damaged teeth with natural-looking porcelain. The application can help restore the tooth’s shape, size and appearance by capping the tooth from the gum up. A putty-like impression is made of the tooth and sent to a lab to produce a crown made of a variety of materials, although some dental offices these days can perform the same function in-house. Restorative dental techniques also can involve bridgework, implants, enamel reshaping and contouring, as well as gum surgery.

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et’s face it: As we age, our bodies age, too. We live in a culture that relishes youth and beauty, and if we don’t have youth anymore, we can still have beauty. We want to look good, even better than good. It’s no wonder that 15.9 million surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures were performed nationally in 2015, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Women and men are not taking the reality of aging laying down. We’re perking up, shaping up, slimming down, nipping, tucking, and doing some light and heavy lifting. Breast augmentation, the most popular cosmetic procedure because it can boost self-image and self-confidence, is typically chosen to increase breast fullness and projection and symmetry of the breasts. Typically, salinefilled bags are wedged between the breast tissue and chest muscles to achieve a noticeable effect. Recovery time may last up to a week. Liposuction, also called body sculpting and the second most common cosmetic procedure, eliminates pockets of fat in the belly, “love handles” around the waist, thighs and elsewhere. Fat is vacuumed out through a small incision. Recovery takes a few days.

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››Health | New year, new you WEIGHT LOSS

aybe you’re the last to know you’ve been putting on weight — and maybe it’s more than a little. A few extra pounds here and there over months or longer have added up, and now it’s time to act. Numbers tell the story: For every 3,500 more calories consumed than burned, you gain a pound of fat. So, following that logic, to lose a pound of fat, you have to burn more than 3,500 calories than you consume. Fortunately in the Lowcountry, there are several options for getting serious about getting back to your “normal” weight — and fad diets and nationally advertised meal plans and products are not on the menu. Weight-loss camps, resorts, clinics and private consultants in the greater Hilton Head area provide the tools to help you not only lose weight, but keep it off as part of a personalized health and wellness regime. A sustainable lifestyle change requires teamwork, which dedicated nutritionists, fitness experts, behavioral therapists, life coaches, counselors and wellness educators provide in an emotionally and socially supportive environment. Sign up for enlightening daily or weeklong overnight camps and see the results. And it wouldn’t hurt to check with your doctor if you’re feeling a little heavier than normal; hormone and genetic testing can also indicate imbalances that cause weight gain. Just remember that everyone loses weight at a different rate, depending on size, age and gender. Typically, 4 to 8 pounds a month of weight loss can be expected.

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n addition to what you’re already doing to maintain a healthy lifestyle — exercising regularly and watching your diet — there’s another surefire method for achieving relaxation and rejuvenation of the entire body. Picture yourself being pampered with aromatherapy, advanced natural skin care, facial freshening, a massage and body treatment. Besides feeling great after treatment, your central nervous system and blood circulation also have benefited. Medical spas have emerged as a specialized niche providing laser treatments and injectables, in addition to the standard spa services.

HAIR & MAKEUP

ure, we all want to look like Julia Roberts, Elizabeth Hurley or Brad Pitt. But we don’t, and never will. No matter; there’s a “new you” style that can transform last year’s look into this year’s makeover. Sit down with your stylist to discuss your hair, what you want, expectations and what’s manageable after you leave the salon. Length, style, color and hair treatments should all be bullet points in the conversation. Tightly coiled hair, braids, tranquil colors, texture and fine curls are on the fashion horizon this year. Hair color trends list blond, brown, black, ombre and grown-in roots as favorites. Reliable standbys include highlighting or lowlighting, gloss, toner, color correcting and straightening. Look for even facial tones, bright mascara, natural eyebrows and glossy lipstick in makeup trends this year.

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WITH A LITTLE TIME — AND MAYBE HELP FROM A FEW PROFESSIONALS — YOU’LL BE ABLE TO REACH YOUR GOALS.

VARICOSE VEINS

hese dark blue, swollen and twisted veins under the skin certainly are unsightly, but typically not a serious condition. They’re caused by weakened valves and veins, usually in the legs and ankles. When one-way valves that keep blood flowing from the legs toward the heart are inefficient, blood collects in the legs and pressure builds up. Treatment to close off affected veins include sclerotherapy, laser and radiofrequency, with a phlebectomy and ligation to strip and remove the veins. Think about the “new you” working out at a fitness center, taking up martial arts or yoga classes, twirling in ballroom dancing, and learning transcendental meditation techniques. With a little time — and maybe help from a few professionals — you’ll be able to reach your goals and check off your resolutions for the new year.

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outine eye exams are important — regardless of your age or your physical health. During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor does much more than just determine your prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. He or she will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. Also, eye doctors often are the first health care professionals to detect chronic systemic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Eye exams for children are extremely important, because 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem can be crucial because children often are more responsive to treatment when problems are diagnosed early. According to the American Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age. Children then should have additional eye exams at age 3, and just before they enter the first grade — at about age 5 or 6.

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HHI PAINTER LOSES WEIGHT, GAINS MUCH

BY BECCA EDWARDS

he phoenix: With all its plumes and promise, this mythological motivator reminds us that, however latent, we each possess the potential for renewal and rebirth. Last year, Hilton Head Island painter and Realtor Louanne LaRoche channeled her own inner phoenix and lost more than 160 pounds—without weight loss surgery. Her story serves as an inspiration for people struggling with their weight and their relationship with food. “I was never a normal weight,” LaRoche said, emphasizing the word “normal.” “I tried lots of different diets and food plans over the

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years. Some worked well, but only for a bit. I knew I needed something more to achieve and maintain my goals.” That something ended up being Bright Line Eating, “a scientifically grounded program that teaches you a simple process for getting your brain on board so you can finally live happy, thin, and free,” according to the company website. “Thank goodness for the internet,” she said with a laugh. “I was up late trying to before be inspired by weight loss photos. I listened to the videos. It seemed perfectly matched to my needs.” Though friends would describe LaRoche as “generous of spirit,” “an extremely talented artist” and “a beautiful soul,” LaRoche might not The program LaRoche follows promotes a always have agreed with them — espeflour- and sugar-free cially before she lost the weight. diet, emphasizing “I was always thinking I was the portion control problem,” she said, “and with that and well-balanced brought feelings of guilt, insecurity, nutrition. shame, depression, and a need to overcompensate in other, sometimes unhealthy, ways. I would wake up and go to bed hating myself.” Over time, LaRoche developed Type 2 diabetes and several major digestive problems. In January 2016, she knew it was time to make a change. It wasn’t an easy sell, though. “I just wasn’t willing, and it was expensive,” LaRoche said. So she let some time pass, until suddenly it seemed like the stars had aligned. “I had stayed in touched with one of the women I knew from an in-house food treatment program. I ended up talking to her and she said she was doing this program.”

EAT RIGHT Here is a sample meal plan following guidelines LaRoche used: BREAKFAST: 6 ounces of fruit, 1 ounce of grains, 4 ounces of protein Example meal: 6 ounces of berries, 1 ounce of oatmeal, and 2 eggs LUNCH: 6 ounces of fruit, 4 ounces of protein, 6 ounces of vegetables, 1 fat Example meal: 6 ounces of pineapple, 4 ounces of plain yogurt, 6 ounces of cauliflower and 1 ounce of jalapeño pimento cheese DINNER: 14 ounces of vegetables, 4-6 ounces of protein, 1 fat Example meal: 6 ounces of asparagus, 8 ounces of grilled vegetables with 1 ounce of yogurt dressing, and 4 ounces of salmon

“I find a lot of freedom in the weighing and measuring, because I know I will eat what will nourish me but still allow me to lose weight,” LaRoche said. The counselors she works with recommend that participants keep doing any exercise they regularly do, but not to increase their exercise levels while they are in the first phase of the program. “Your body is so stressed losing weight that to get all crazy about exercise is not going to help and probably will sabotage your efforts,” she said. LaRoche is still in the weight loss phase of the program and wants to lose about 40 more pounds. She’s 5-foot 6 inches tall and now weighs 192. When she started, she weighed 352 pounds. For people thinking about taking charge of their weight and/or food addictions, LaRoche’s advice is sincere and succinct: “Take your head out of the sand. Get rigorously honest and ask loved ones or friends to be honest with you. Give yourself the opportunity to be the gift that hopefully you believe you are.”

Becca Edwards is a wellness professional, freelance writer, and owner of b.e.WELL+b.e.CREATIVE (bewellbecreative.com).

So LaRoche decided to take the plunge — even though she knew it wouldn’t be easy. “The hardest part was taking the first step,” LaRoche said, but once she finally did she said she experienced instant changes in her mental and physical well-being. “Within a week, my digestion was better and I’m now off my diabetes medication, my blood work is terrific, and my cholesterol great. I also feel so much better. No more self-loathing.” The program LaRoche follows promotes a flour- and sugar-free diet, emphasizing portion control and wellbalanced nutrition alongside community chat forums and live and pre-recorded educational materials. She talks to a weight loss counselor every morning on the phone. “Connecting with other people [who are on a weight loss journey] helps me,” she said, adding that she enjoys sharing her story with people who want to lose weight and encouraging them. “This is how I am of service. And it reminds me how far I’ve come,” LaRoche said. The program doesn’t require her to count calories, but she weighs and measures her food. She also keeps a food diary and meditates.

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Hit the Gym in Bluffton

EXPANDED BUCKWALTER RECREATION CENTER OFFERS NEW FITNESS OPTIONS

BY JUSTIN JARRETT

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s a busy couple with a 6-year-old son, Maren and David Rogers have a hard time squeezing in exercise without cutting into family time. And even if they’re able to carve out space in their schedules, it’s tough to find room in the budget for expensive exercise classes or gym memberships. They’ve found the perfect solution at the Buckwalter Recreation Center, which opened a $5.5 million, 35,000-squarefoot expansion in August featuring two new gyms for sports such as basketball and volleyball, a weight room with free weights and machines, an elevated track with treadmills and cardio equipment, two racquetball courts, batting cages, and a multi-purpose room for exercise classes and meetings. Maren purchased a family membership to the gym in October, and the Rogers have been getting their money’s worth ever since — though with the center’s reasonable fees for Beaufort County taxpayers, that isn’t hard to do. Adults can use the center for $2 a day or purchase a membership for $10 a month — or save even more with a year membership for just $90. There’s also a special rate for families. Students at Beaufort County School District’s public schools and private school students whose families pay taxes in Beaufort County get in free. “It’s a great, great place for a family on a budget,” Maren said. “It’s safe and convenient, and we’re spending quality time as a family but also getting exercise out of it.” Maren and David can take turns shooting hoops with their son while the other gets in a workout in the weight room or on the cardio equipment, and Maren sometimes uses the one-tenth-mile indoor track to sneak in a run when the weather is bad outside. Another benefit for families has been the ability for Beaufort County Parks & Leisure Services to play youth basketball

games at the new center, which now can accommodate eight games simultaneously. In the past, families with more than one child playing would sometimes have to shuttle between the Buckwalter center and the old Bluffton Recreation Center on Ulmer Road with children playing at both facilities on the same night. PALS also has been able to eliminate the need to play games on Friday nights and Sundays, as well as add an adult volleyball league (with plans to add an adult dodgeball league), and expose more parents to all the offerings the new center boasts. The facility isn’t just for kids and families, though. In the morning, it’s a popular spot for seniors, with the Sun City volleyball club playing in one gym, Sun City softball players honing their hitting skills in the batting cages, and a devoted bunch of racquetball players, walkers and joggers taking advantage of the new amenities. “People have been most appreciative of it, especially because it’s so affordable,”

SEE THE CENTER Haven’t had a chance to check out the expanded Buckwalter Recreation Center? You’ll get your chance this month, when Beaufort County will offer free admission to county taxpayers from 1-6 p.m. Jan. 7 and 21.

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PALS director Shannon Loper said. “A lot of people are not in gated communities and don’t have these amenities.” The affordability has been a boon for local baseball coaches like Rex Smith, who said the batting cages are a great alternative for young players whose families can’t afford more expensive indoor training facilities. Especially during the winter months, Smith regularly takes his players to the Buckwalter center, where they can lift weights, do speed work on the track, and spend time in the batting cage — for a nominal additional fee — all in one location. “That rec center, whatever they spent on that, they’re being good stewards of that money and making sure it’s going to last a lifetime,” Smith said. “There’s so much stuff for folks to do. I think they’ve done a great job, and the community is embracing it.” The bulk of the funding for the recreation facilities comes from impact fees on new home construction in the county, Loper said, and with development continuing to boom throughout the county, PALS has big plans for the continued development of the Buckwalter complex. Next up is the completion of three additional soccer fields, which will give the park six full-sized fields — three of which will feature synthetic turf. Future plans also include a baseball/softball complex and a tennis center, and Loper said the county hopes to hire a full-time tournament coordinator to bring in teams from outside the area to drive economic impact. “The expansion has greatly increased the number of people who are able to use the facility — from kids of all ages to adults and seniors,” Loper said. “We will see a huge impact as soon as we’re able to bring in more tournaments.”

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Cause and reflect

JIVA YOGA BLUFFTON’S SUNDAY COMMUNITY YOGA CLASSES GIVE BACK. BY BARRY KAUFMAN

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ith the press of a button the music begins: the soothing, multilayered instrumental mix of hammered dulcimer and pan flute that has served as the soundtrack to yoga classes for decades. Rachel Carlson sits at the front of the class at Jiva Yoga, facing a group of nine students, and leads them all in a quick pre-lesson “ohm.” The collective voice of the students and their teacher reverberates off the studio walls, a rich major chord of thirds and fifths. Then the class begins, and all the soothing music and spiritual breaths in the world can’t fight the fact that you are working up a sweat and bending in ways you didn’t realize your body was capable. For some students, the Sunday class marked their first yoga experience. For others, it’s become a treasured tradition. “This is when I can really get away,” said student Jennifer Yeager. “I’m a very type A person and this settles me a lot while I’m still getting a workout. It stretches, it makes me feel better … it just makes you feel good.” The true beauty of the Sunday community yoga classes at Bluffton’s Jiva Yoga Center is threefold: first, all are equally welcomed, regardless of experience. Second, these classes are free to the public. Third, and perhaps most important, donations are welcome for a rotating roster of worthy recipients. These past few months have seen Jiva Yoga’s Sunday classes raising money for May River Montessori, Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, Palmetto Animal League and local firefighters.

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“It’s a great way to bring focus to causes people don’t know about,” said Jiva Yoga owner Jean Rioux. This month, donations collected at the community yoga classes will go to Lowcountry Legal Volunteers, and in February, Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) will benefit. The Sunday community yoga classes evolved from the Bluffton studio’s unique idea to help give incoming teachers training time before they begin leading paying classes. In a previous life (metaphorically, not metaphysically), Carlson taught seventh-grade math. The main difference between the two experiences, she said with a laugh, is that the yoga students tend to listen more. Indeed, Carlson leads the class with practiced grace, guiding transitions from downward dog to warrior II, encouraging proper breathing and illustrating how to hold your spine during tree pose. As her students learn, Carlson learns to teach. “There are five new teachers rotating through these Sunday classes,” Rioux said. “It’s a chance for them to work on their teaching skills and create community with their teaching.” In addition to Carlson, other instructors at Sunday community yoga classes include Anne Caywood, Mary Kerdasha, Rosemary Clark and Kristy Abney. “This group has been really special,” Rioux said. “They’ve been so motivated. They really organized it and promoted it, so they’ve gotten a lot more return and participation than ever.” Sunday community yoga classes are held at 4 p.m. at Jiva Yoga’s Bluffton studio, 3 Godfried Place. To learn more, go to jivayogacenter.com.

Community yoga classes at Jiva Yoga in Bluffton are free, but donations are welcome and support a rotating roster of local non-profit groups.

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e’ve curated a list of 12 ways to start fresh in 2018, focusing on your mental, physical and social wellbeing so that you can accomplish all you set out to do this year. But for those looking to improve their lifestyle in the new year, you might want to try baby steps instead of cannonballing straight into the deep end. When you weigh yourself down with too many expectations, you automatically set yourself up for failure. Try breaking down these 12 steps into a plan that better suits your needs. Maybe adopt a new habit each month until the end of the year, focusing on one item at a time, or perhaps just pick and choose those that work best for you and your goals and add them into your own routine over time. Small changes might not seem significant at first, but over time they become habits, and habits can and will change your life. So here’s to 2018 and a year of progress. It’s time to start fresh and create the best year — and the best you — yet.

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12 Ideas for a Fresh Start Will Durant once wrote, “We are what we repeatedly do.” The best way to change your life is by replacing negative habits with positive ones. Try turning the following ideas into habits this year. Some may stick and some may not, but in the end, you’ll likely become a better, happier, healthier version of yourself.

9-13 Cups a Day One of the easiest ways to change your health is by consuming more water. Better hydration will lessen your frequency of headaches, help curb appetite, and increase your overall energy. One way to know you’re getting enough water is by paying attention to the color of your urine. Try to keep it very light yellow.

Ehh, What's up, Doc? Fresh Air Does a Mind Good Going for a stroll on the beach is one of the best ways to exercise — because it doesn’t even feel like exercise! Allow your strolls to be a form of meditation to calm your mind. Make sure to take off your shoes before you walk. The sand exfoliates your soles and strengthens your lower body.

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Try getting your daily vitamins straight from the source. Vegetables and fruit are packed full of nutrients that will help ward off disease, up your energy levels and boost your immunity, which means less time waiting around at the doctor’s office feeling miserable and more time doing the things you love.

Stop and Smell the Roses Take some time out of your day to be present and reset. We get so lost in our own minds and routines that we sometimes forget to take in the beauty of the world around us. Simply enjoying your weekends or lunch break outside can have a positive impact on your day and overall mood.

How Much for That Doggy in the Window? Saving a pet from the shelter is a noble thing to do, but helping an animal in need also helps you. Pets keep their owners calm and help ward off anxiety and depression. Pets can also increase your social circle, boost your selfesteem and help keep the doctor away by improving your overall health.

Did We Just Become Best Friends? Humans are creatures of habit. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to stray from our routine or our circle of friends, but branching out and meeting new people is one of the best ways to significantly improve your life. Joining clubs or networking with like-minded people can make you a happier, well-rounded person and might lead to endless possibilities. January 2018 71

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Disconnect From Your Phone Recent studies show that the average person spends more than four hours a day on their cellphone. We mindlessly scroll through social media, and then suddenly it’s time for bed and we wonder where the day has gone. Reclaim your time by keeping track of your usage and setting restrictions such as one hour for social media and no more.

Pedal Power Biking instead of driving has serious health and environmental benefits. But biking also allows you to see the island in ways you never would if you had just driven. As an added bonus, you’ll never have to worry about getting a good parking spot or being stuck in traffic again.

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Never Too Late to Say 'I'm Sorry' Carrying around spite and guilt in your heart will weigh you down and keep you from living your best life. If there are people who have wronged you in the past or whom you have mistreated, make amends by apologizing and forgiving. Sometimes just a few words go a long way.

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Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot to do every day: work, projects, kids, cleaning the house, the list goes on. Sleep seems to be put on the back burner time and time again, but making an effort to get more rest is so important. More sleep will help you look better, live longer, and improve your quality of life. Rearrange your schedule and make sleep a high priority.

Those with 20/20 vision may ask why they would need an eye doctor, but getting your eyes evaluated can help detect not only possible vision problems but also early signs of serious health issues like high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes. Your eyes are your windows to the world. Take care of them.

Be The Difference. Helping your community and others is one of the fastest ways to change your life this year. Volunteering connects you with new friends, improves your mood and self-esteem, and it makes you realize how truly blessed you are to live the life youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re living. Find programs near you at unitedway.org.

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Who Are These Fascinating People? The Lowcountry has a way of producing and attracting interesting folks from all walks of life. Allow Monthly to introduce you to a few of the area’s most intriguing people.

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Easy As Pie LISA SWEENEY BAKES HER BUBBLY PERSONALITY INTO HER NEW CAREER AS A PASTRY CHEF BY JESSICA FARTHING

isa Sweeney isn’t afraid of new experiences. After all, this is a woman who has sung in a rock band, lived in the Caribbean, and rescued a veritable Noah’s Ark of animals— from baby squirrels to opossums to dogs. She currently has a pet raccoon named Chutney, who splits her time between Sweeney’s house and the neighboring woods. So when she decided to quit teaching after nearly 20 years to go back to school to become a pastry chef, it came as no surprise to her friends. It all began a few years ago, when she decided to start a baking club for her students. A music teacher and director of the arts program at St. Francis Catholic School, run by St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church on Hilton Head Island, Sweeney was excited to expand her students’ creative horizons. The club also encouraged her to dust off her apron to re-create some childhood favorites. “I wanted to make the same pie crust that my grandmother made,” she said. “And I realized how much I love to bake.” And the rest, as they say, is history. Sweeney left St. Francis and enrolled in the pastry arts program at Virginia College in Savannah, trading the chalkboard for the rolling pin. Of course, the transition wasn’t without its challenges. “It was a whole different ballgame, realizing that I was a student again,” she said. “The teachers are very serious. (Pastry) is an art form, and they aren’t messing around.” But Sweeney soon found her groove, whipping up wedding cakes, cookie dough and sugar sculptures. She said it helps that she has a background in art. “It’s literally another medium I’m working in,” she said, drawing parallels between her work as a glass and clay artist and pastry. “Sugar works the same and blows the same (as glass). I can blow bubbles in it.” Lowcountry residents are happy to gobble up the fruits of Sweeney’s labors, and she has plans to share her pastry creations at a bakery near the Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in historic downtown Ridgeland. A volunteer at the center, she’s currently serving up high tea and delicious delicacies for other events. She hopes her planned bakery — in a restored brick building on the center’s property – becomes a place for area residents to gather, share ideas and, of course, enjoy a few treats. And while others might be nervous to make such a big career change at her stage in life, Sweeney isn’t looking back. It’s not the first time she’s embraced such a

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change, she said, and it surely won’t be the last. But that’s the fun of life, she said: trying new things, exploring your options. “If I don’t do well, I can always do something else,” she said. “There will be something else out there. Never burn your bridges and always constantly do the best that you can do and always keep pushing the bar. See if it works and if it doesn’t, at least you can say that you tried.”

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A Life at Play FRANK SOULE HELPED REDEFINE HOW HILTON HEAD VIEWS RECREATION BY BARRY KAUFMAN

f you’ve spent any time at all at the Island Rec Center, you’ve probably met Frank Soule. He’s hard to avoid at the center — he has been with the organization since 1986, when Hilton Head Island was home to a full-time population of only about 17,000 people. Under his guidance, the Island Rec Center has grown in step with the island itself, going far beyond the boundaries of a simple public recreation facility to become a fundamental building block of the community. So deep is his passion for the Island Rec Center, it forms a sizable portion of who he is as an individual: He’s a family man who speaks with love and pride about his children, Ashtin and Benton, and who recently celebrated 20 years with his wife, Kelly. But ask him about his career spent defining the island’s approach to recreation, and his wide smile grows just a little wider. “This is actually like coming full circle,” he said, stepping out of the trailer that’s his temporary office and into the clang, buzz and screech of construction. “We were working out of office space (when I first started) after the county took over the youth center.” Soule first came to the island in 1986, recruited by friend and former co-worker Chuck Wielgus. It was Wielgus who had first urged Soule to go into recreation, seeing how quickly the college freshman took to it after spending summers at the local rec center. After graduating with a degree in community recreation from Lyndon State College in Vermont, Soule began working with Wielgus at the local center until both left a few years later. Soule left Vermont for Port St. Lucie, Florida, while Wielgus came to Hilton Head to develop the rec center. “About three years into it, he calls me up and says, ‘I have a program director job, do you want to take it?’ We came up and the rest is history,” Soule said. After working out of the building now housing The Art Academy of the Hilton Head Art League, the rec center moved to its own building in 1988. “At that time we were able to take a leap forward, especially in having a gym for our basketball programs,” Soule said. That leap forward saw the Island Rec Center building relationships with entities from the Town of Hilton Head Island to the Hilton Head Island Senior Center to create new programs and help build many of the town’s parks. Today, the rec center is poised for its next big leap forward under his leadership. “With the opening of the new rec center, we’re really looking to expand,” he said. Plans for the new facility include an indoor walking track, cardio and weightlifting

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equipment, and more room for socializing — something Soule says is a recent development in his world. “We have one lady who comes to do water aerobics, and she’s always inviting groups to come join her. That’s a trend we’re gravitating toward,” he said. The rec center also will place a greater emphasis on outdoor activities, from paddelboarding to fishing and surfing. It’s a great fit for this avid outdoorsman. When he’s not at the rec center, you’ll find Soule far afield, deer hunting, duck hunting, boating and golfing. “I like spending time outside, especially in the fall,” said Soule. “The weather’s beautiful around here.”

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Science Siblings BLUFFTON BROTHER AND SISTER ARE HEADING FOR SUCCESS BY AMY COYNE BREDESON

THEY’RE JUST EXCEPTIONALLY MATURE TEENAGERS WHO LOVE SCIENCE.

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pair of Bluffton siblings is proving it is possible to do it all — and have fun along the way. Honor students at Bluffton High School, 17-year-old Decker and 16-yearold Maile Paulmeier are about as driven and hardworking as they come. Listening to the brother and sister explain their science fair projects, it’s easy to forget they aren’t adults — they’re just two exceptionally mature teenagers who love science. Both have participated twice in the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. To qualify for the international science competition, students must first win a regional or state fair. As seniors, Decker and friend Drew Lee submitted a project about reclaiming and restoring wetlands that was chosen as a national semifinalist for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow challenge. Maile also competed in the international fair, creating an artificial muscle that won fourth place in her category. She chose her project after a close friend with a disabled hand found that a prosthesis was prohibitively expensive. The siblings both hope to qualify for the 2018 international fair in Pittsburgh. In addition to their science smarts, both kids are athletes. Decker plays football and lacrosse for Bluffton High; Maile is on the school's lacrosse team. Decker also is president of both the National Honor Society at Bluffton High and the school’s business competition club, DECA; Maile is also a member. Both are leaders in the school’s Model United Nations and Youth in Government clubs, and Maile also is a representative on student council and an honors student. In their limited down time, they work at their mother’s restaurant, One Hot

Mama’s, where they run food and bus tables. Their mother, Orchid Paulmeier, was a contestant on season seven of “Food Network Star.” Decker, Maile and their younger sister Zoe learned the importance of hard work and good behavior at their mom’s business. Zoe, 14, shares her siblings’ drive: The Bluffton High freshman plays softball and volleyball and is a member of Youth in Government, DECA and Model UN. She'll compete in her first high school science fair this year. The teens’ father, Michael Paulmeier, teaches fourth grade at Michael C. Riley Elementary School and is the strength and conditioning coach and an assistant coach for the Bluffton High football team. Decker said that science fair judges often ask students what their parents do for a living, because the projects are usually related to the parents’ careers. He said the judges are usually surprised when they learn his mom runs a barbecue restaurant and his dad teaches fourth-graders. “Though our parents didn’t offer a lot of technical experience with things, they definitely offered a lot of knowledge on how to dedicate ourselves fully ... how to present and how to be a public speaker,” Decker said. Decker has been accepted at Stanford University, where he will study environmental engineering and international relations. Maile, a junior, also hopes to attend Stanford and wants to major in science technology and society. Decker offers words of encouragement to other teens with big dreams: “From my experience at the international science fair, you don’t have to be a genius to compete at that level. You can accomplish anything if you have the drive and passion.”

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Book Smarts

LYDIA INGLETT TURNS A LOVE OF LITERATURE INTO A LIFETIME IN PUBLISHING BY MARCO FREY

t the age of 14, Lydia Inglett convinced her skeptical parfor charities from those working to fight Alzheimer’s disease to ents to buy her a printing press, an early start to what Hilton Head’s Junior Jazz Foundation. The upcoming “The Power would become a lifetime of publishing books. of the Paw” will compile crowd-sourced accounts of rescued dogs, written by their owners. The proceeds will go to animal “I moved that 600-pound machine around for years,” she said, her soft Upstate accent underscored by rescue organizations. occasional British inflections. Recently, Inglett has begun to integrate As a child, illustrated classics like “The augmented reality into some books. Readers Jungle Book” and “The Adventures of can use their smartphones to scan images in Sherlock Holmes” ignited her imagination. the book to see the photo come to life in a By the time she was a teenager, she was video. thinking about how she could build a life “Kids’ eyes light up when they see it,” around books. By the time she was a young she said. adult, she was working a day job and then Inglett, who met her husband, Jolyon, WE LIKE TO coming home to “print all night, all with the in London, now splits her time between the WIND DOWN goal of creating beautiful things on paper,” U.K. and Hilton Head. She has an office in Shoreditch, sometimes referred to as the she said. BACK WHERE Over the ensuing 40 years, the pubSilicon Valley of London. WE STARTED — lishing industry and readers’ tastes have “It’s great to have contrast, and we think changed, but Inglett is still successfully we have the best of both worlds,” she said. AT THE MARSH, producing art-quality coffee table books. “London is like the capital of the world; At her modest operation, it’s about qualwhen I walk out of my office I ask myself, WATCHING THE ity over quantity and creating something 'What country would I like to eat in today?’ EVER-CHANGING with meaning that lasts a lifetime; no digIt’s energizing to be around a lot of innovaital e-book can compare. Lydia Inglett tion, but there’s nothing like coming back to KALEIDOSCOPE Publishing and its retail arm, Starbooks, the beautiful oasis of Hilton Head.” excel at highlighting regional characWhen she’s in the Lowcountry, a typiOF COLOR. cal Sunday at home involves watching the ter – from a book featuring a series of marsh in the morning while reading The Lowcountry landscapes captured by a local Times of London, having friends over for photographer to a collection of cherished recipes by a vibrant chef. brunch and strolling on the beach. Inglett also likes to paint, and is working on pieces for her next show, slated for late 2018. Inglett moved to Hilton Head Island in 2000 and started her company out of her house. She goes to great lengths to walk firstShe draws inspiration from the scenes outside her door, where time authors through the lengthy publishing process, from draft the Lowcountry sunset offers a stunning end to a picture-perto completion. That’s probably why her small operation wins a fect day. lot of industry awards, even in competitions against larger pub“We like to wind down back where we started — at the lishing houses. marsh, watching the ever-changing kaleidoscope of color,” she “That’s a high honor for us,” she said. said. “This truly is an island where water and sky meet to make a masterpiece.” On top of that, Starbooks has raised more than $500,000

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Homegrown Talent ON TV AND IN THE SKY, HILTON HEAD NATIVE IS A STAR BY ADDI MCNEEL

SHE HAS A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY AND IS PROUD OF HER CONNECTION TO THE PEOPLE WHO SHAPED IT.

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onya Jovan Grant is young, but her soul is old. She has traveled the world, is a big part of her community, and has experienced more in 29 years than many do in a lifetime. Grant was born and raised on Hilton Head Island. A direct descendant of former slaves who lived in Mitchelville in the Civil War era, she has a passion for local history and is proud of her connection to the people who shaped it. She recently moved back to Hilton Head from Atlanta, where she graduated from Spelman College with a degree in drama. Her time in Georgia led to an opportunity that she says simply fell into her lap. A friend of Grant’s was close to the director of the cable series “Underground,” which ran for two seasons and was about slaves escaping the South via the Underground Railroad. “The director, Anthony Hemingway, was telling my friend that he needed Gullah women who spoke the dialect,” Grant said. “That same day, I was sent a script. I didn’t have a headshot, I didn’t have a reel — nothing. I literally took a selfie and read lines on my phone and sent it to Anthony. I got a text within the next couple of days that said I was booked. It was the best moment of my life.” Grant ended up with a starring role in the first and second episodes of season two. The episodes were filmed on Tybee Island, and when she showed up on set, she was floored to see that she had her own trailer. Grant said seeing herself on TV was just as surreal as acting on her favorite

show. She had a watch party at her house and everyone screamed when she appeared on the screen. Even as a kid, Grant was a performer. She acted in a local TV show called “Creative Clubhouse” and danced in regional competitions. While Grant says she will never give up on her dream of being an actress, these days she’s also devoted to her full-time job, which has helped her travel the world and experience different cultures. “When I first started as a flight attendant, I never slept,” Grant said, laughing. “I was always out and about exploring. I hiked a mountain in Montreal, I walked across the entire city of Toronto. Now I’m what you call a senior mama, where I go in my room, I lock the door, and go to sleep.” Grant said she wants to keep flying so that her family members and future children will have opportunities to travel. In addition to acting and traveling, Grant recently started her own hair business, making custom wigs and extensions after friends and family began requesting her services. She launched Salon Jovan on Hilton Head and has been growing her business, crafting custom pieces for both herself and her clients. She may be busy with several different projects, but Grant said she is rooted in her family and her community, which keep her grounded. “I want to be remembered for the work that I put into my community,” she said. “My grandmother taught me forgiveness, my mom taught me resilience, and my aunt taught me strength. I want to be a combination of all of those things.”

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Smack Down SEAHAWKS’ FOOTBALL COACH STEALS THE SHOW BY JUSTIN JARRETT

hen he first arrived on Hilton Head Island, B.J. Payne heard whispers, jokes, barbs and condescending snickers. Apparently, people didn’t know what to make of a former professional wrestler-turned-football coach. But Payne’s time in the ring was a dream come true, and it has helped him find success at Hilton Head Island High School. Payne dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler from the age of 4. Even while he was playing college football at the University of Mount Union in Ohio — where he helped the Purple Raiders win three national championships — he was angling for a career in the ring. He sported a WWF bandana under his helmet and made a point to mention the world's top wrestling organization every time he had a platform. Now 42, Payne climbed to the top rope of the profession when he joined what was then known as the World Wrestling Federation. He wasn’t the flashiest wrestler in the business, but his peers at the time — now household names like Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and John Cena — praised his work ethic. And he always had the gift of gab, which is a big part of putting on a show in the ring. When his wrestling career was cut short by injury, Payne went back to his second love — football — and followed the path from his native Ohio to Hilton Head Island. Over the years, he has conserved his friendships with some pretty big heavyweights. WWE stars Cena and Orton regularly pop up in Payne’s Twitter feed to cheer on the Seahawks or to share pictures of themselves sporting Hilton Head football gear. His players—who also love the Under Armour uniforms Payne got for them— thrive on attention. “You’ve got to have a little bit of that swag,” Payne said. “It’s the little things that kids get excited about.” Payne’s wife, Paige, and their five kids — ranging in age from 23 to 1 — also are some of the team’s biggest fans. Payne has led the Seahawks to a 37-27 record over six years — including a 10-2 mark in 2015 — Hilton Head High’s highest win total since 1990. Like many athletes and coaches, he has his superstitions, but his go a little further than most. He has eaten Chinese food on every game day since his sophomore year in high school, and has been known to wear the same clothes as long as necessary during a winning streak — or to change at halftime after a particularly bad start. Since Payne took over in 2012, the Seahawks have placed 25 players on college rosters — including 12 at NCAA Division I schools — and another half-dozen from this year’s senior class are expected to sign college scholarships. It doesn’t happen by accident, said Payne, who models his program on college football programs, on the field and off. During the season, players participate in mandatory study tables, study

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scouting reports and game film, and eat meals as a team several times a week. During the offseason, they’re offered tutoring help, ACT and SAT prep sessions, and strength training. All of this support has helped former Seahawk players succeed in college academically and athletically. In addition to the many players who have gone on to successfully earn college diplomas, Hilton Head High alumnus Bryce Singleton recently was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team, and former Seahawks star Poona Ford had an outstanding senior season at the University of Texas and is now an NFL draft prospect. Nobody is laughing now.

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Power Couple WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING BACK, BRIAN JULIUS AND ZANE WILSON CAN’T SLOW DOWN BY ROBYN PASSANTE AND BECKY MINTON

THE POWER COUPLE MOVED TO HILTON HEAD IN 1999, IN PART TO GET AWAY FROM UNSTABLE CONDITIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

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rian Julius and Zane Wilson are good at many things. Relaxing is not one of them. “I’m a total workaholic. I always have been, whether it’s been business or charity,” said Wilson, 69. “Brian and I don’t have (children), and we’ve always worked ourselves silly and enjoyed it.” She isn’t exaggerating. Wilson’s typical workday starts at 7 a.m. and ends 15 hours later. And that’s when she’s working from home on Hilton Head Island, more than 8,000 miles away from her office in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is there that the charity she started in 1994, South African Depression and Anxiety Group, continues to change lives with its support groups, crisis hotlines and informative material. The group was born from Wilson’s own pain. She suffered from acute panic disorder for 10 years, trying doctor after doctor to understand her ailment and get relief. “They can be very unpleasant. I was feeling acutely suicidal in some stages,” said Wilson of the panic attacks. “There just wasn’t treatment available in South Africa.” She moved to the African country from her native England in 1969 to start a business and met Julius, also an entrepreneur, in 1982. The two were instantly inseparable, and married in 1984. Julius was there to help Wilson through her long ordeal. When she finally found relief through the right psychiatrist and medication, she wanted to help others who were suffering. “I thought, ‘I’m white, I’m financially able to afford to go to a psychiatrist. What on earth is happening to people who don’t have anywhere to go for help?’” she said. The organization has become the largest and most influential mental health advocacy group in Africa — not just South Africa

— focusing on all aspects of mental health. Julius, meanwhile, has been equally successful with multiple businesses, including launching his own fast-food company and a teleconferencing company. He has exclusive rights with The Walt Disney Company for a South African Epcot Pavilion, which was approved by former South Africa President Nelson Mandela. “We’ve done a number of different things; fortunately, most of them work out,” he said, his easy sense of humor softening the business edge. The power couple moved to Hilton Head in 1999, in part to get away from unstable conditions in South Africa, and also so at least Julius, 72, could slow down a bit. “I tried playing golf, and realized it wasn’t very satisfying and I wasn’t very good,” he said. “I find business a lot more satisfying.” Julius’ latest endeavor, Speaking Books, comes straight from the heart. These informative audio books explain health-related topics such as teen suicide and depression, vaccinations, and HIV and AIDS. Speaking Books hopes to fill a need in communities battling low literacy rates. The books include a recording of the text, using a technology that is common in children’s books. The collection now includes more than 65 topics in 35 languages, distributed in 30 countries. Speaking Books got a new focus after Julius was diagnosed with cancer in 2013. Against all odds, he seems to have beaten the disease, and that hard-fought battle led him to want to give back to other cancer patients — particularly young ones. And so a Speaking Book on pediatric cancer is in the works. “Speaking Books is my biggest passion. This was what you could call my ‘encore career,’” he said.

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A Bridge Across Cultures BILINGUAL PROFESSIONAL ADVOCATES FOR UNDERSTANDING BY CAROL WEIR

ike most moms, Enid Carranza of Hilton Head Island (NAMI) at about the same time the nonprofit group identified the thought her only child, Ian, was just about perfect. When need to better serve Spanish speakers. NAMI volunteer Claudia he was born in 2006, the feelings of homesickness that Padilla asked her to help lead the organization’s first offering in had plagued her for years — she’s originally from Costa Rica Spanish, a six-week course called NAMI Basics for parents and — vanished. other caregivers. “I felt I had my family here. There wasn’t time to be homeCarranza’s involvement with NAMI has grown hand-inhand with her advocacy for the Lowcountry’s vulnerable sick," she said. As her son grew, so did Carranza’s admiration for the enerimmigrant community. getic and strong-willed little boy. Sure, it was hard to take Today, Carranza is on the Lowcountry NAMI board and is a him to restaurants because he wouldn’t stay in his chair, but it statewide bilingual trainer for NAMI Basics. She’s also a cultural wasn’t until she spent a couple years in her home country so writer, content and development officer for La Isla Magazine, an Ian could get to know his relatives that she discovered he had active member of Holy Family Catholic Church’s Hispanic minisreal learning challenges. try, and someone who local officials count Carranza did what most mothers would on as a liaison to the Spanish-speaking community. During Hurricane Irma, she do after a diagnosis of attention deficit disCARRANZA’S appeared beside Mayor David Bennett in order and hyperactivity: She learned all she could about the disorders. She took her videos on the town’s social media, repeatINVOLVEMENT son to a neurologist, read textbooks about ing in Spanish his messages about safety treating hyperactive children designed precautions, evacuating and re-entry. She WITH NAMI HAS for medical school students, attended an also interpreted for FEMA during Hurricane GROWN HAND-INintensive parenting class and put Ian in Matthew. occupational and speech therapy. She Carranza recently presented a segment HAND WITH HER also got certified as a life coach. Ian was about cultural sensitivity during NAMI’s annual crisis intervention training for law making progress, but Carranza felt her job ADVOCACY FOR THE at a high-powered law firm and long comenforcement officials. Much of her presenLOWCOUNTRY’S mute were taking valuable time away from tation was centered on kids. her son. “Hispanic children, who are often U.S. VULNERABLE “I was getting home at 8 p.m. to help him citizens with mixed-status families, can’t tell IMMIGRANT with his homework,” she said, “When here, the difference between a friendly officer who everything is 10 minutes away.” is trying to help and an ICE official,” she said. COMMUNITY. When she left Costa Rica and returned “They’re terrified of anyone in a uniform.” to the Lowcountry, Carranza struggled In the wake of increased immigrato find a school setting where Ian would tion enforcement during the past year, thrive and found little support for parents of children with Carranza wrote and is distributing a children’s story about the mental health and brain disorders. She also noticed that the need for immigrant families to have a plan in case one or both parLowcountry’s Latino population had grown while she was gone. ents are suddenly detained or deported. “We were lucky because I’m bilingual,” she said of her jourAnd while she’s excited about the opportunity to advocate ney to get help for Ian on Hilton Head Island. “I thought, what for the Spanish-speaking community, she’s most proud of her about all the families that don’t speak English and are dealing son. Ian’s energy is a plus on the (American) football field, and with this?” he’s succeeding academically in the fifth grade at St. Francis Carranza found the National Alliance on Mental Health Catholic School.

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Station Break THERE AND BACK AGAIN WITH MIKE BUXSER BY BARRY KAUFMAN

n his Westbury Park office in Bluffton, Lowcountry Radio He returned to West Virginia homesick for the island he loved, Group GM Mike Buxser — in frameless glasses, a Brooks but it wouldn’t be long before a much more sinister ailment Brothers sweater vest over a poplin shirt and wingtip shoes — would take hold. Diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome in doesn’t fit the mental image of a behind-the-scenes “radio guy.” May 2014, Buxser and his wife moved to Cleveland to be closer to the Cleveland Clinic. Radio first brought Buxser to Hilton Head Island, but his personal life brought him back. As an Ohio native, Buxser was used to “When you’re diagnosed with a fatal disBuckeye state winters, but he recalls looking ease, two things happen,” he said. “First, for at his wife and saying: “‘For maybe the first time in our married lives we have a choice of the first time you realize you’re not in control of anything. Second, you realize it’s not what we can do’… I’ve always made decihow much money you make or what your sions (on where to live) based on jobs. Now job is; your quality of life is where you want we could do anything we want and go where to be, how you want to live and how you see we want to go.” yourself.” She wanted to return to Hilton Head. He NOW WE COULD Where he wanted to be was Hilton Head. agreed. That wound up being far more literal DO ANYTHING Buxser first came to the island in 1991 than they’d intended. to become vice president and COO of “I bought the exact same house we’d WE WANT AND Adventure Radio Group. He would stay for 13 sold 10 years previously,” Buxser said. years, working in radio, raising a family and His return has brought him a new lease on GO WHERE WE developing a deep love for the Lowcountry. life, both personally and professionally. He’s WANTED TO GO. But when Triad Broadcasting Group bought dived back into radio, leading Lowcountry’s Adventure in September 2000, Buxser Radio Group’s stations SC 103.1, 104.9 The Surf and Easy FM. The job has renewed his agreed to aid the transition by working with Triad for a few years. Eventually, he and his passion for the industry—he even he slept in wife, Carol, moved to West Virginia to be closer to family. his office for three days during Hurricane Matthew to ensure the station stayed on the air. They spent 10 years among the peaks of Appalachia, but Buxser missed Hilton Head. And living in the Lowcountry again has renewed his zest for “I wouldn’t come back for a visit because I knew I wouldn’t life. want to leave,” he said. “We had a big Adventure reunion in 2012 “If I’m having a bad day or whatever the situation, I always or 2013, and as soon as I saw the island from a puddle jumper out feel how lucky I am to be here coming across that bridge twice of Charlotte, saw the terrain and smelled the pluff mud, I said, a day,” he said. “It’s the most incredible sight… people save all ‘I’m screwed.’” year to come here for a week, and I get to do this every day.”

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Speaking the Truth LOCAL AUTHOR, PUBLIC SPEAKER AND LIFE COACH DOES HARD TIME WELL BY CAROL WEIR

n Jodie Randisi’s Facebook page recently was a quote that said, “People start to heal the moment they feel heard.” For the Hilton Head Island author, public speaker and life coach, this motto applies to everyone — including those who many believe are beyond hope. Randisi is a prison volunteer who spends every Wednesday leading a coloring club, a book club and a Toastmasters group for inmates at the medium security Ridgeland Correctional Institution for men. She recently was named South Carolina’s Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year for her work as the state’s Toastmaster prison club coordinator. As a mentor for prison clubs at Allendale, Ridgeland and Trenton correctional institutes, she believes the Toastmasters program is helping inmates transform their lives through effective communication. “They’re going to go before a parole board and have to speak,” she said. “When they get out, they’ll need to get a job.” In addition to discovering their voices, the Toastmasters club members are learning leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth, Randisi said. Even those serving long sentences without the possibility of parole say they find the meetings valuable. “Toastmasters has helped me solve problems among people in the yard and avoid violence,” one club member said. At a recent Wednesday meeting in Ridgeland, a club member spoke with passion and polish about how positive intentions and thoughts have helped him reshape his life. He finished his speech by shaking hands with everyone in the room — including fellow members, the facility’s associate warden, Randisi and invited guests — and received thunderous applause. Other inmates — including the club’s president — introduced the topic and speakers, kept the time while members spoke, and gave constructive feedback. Randisi believes that the Toastmasters program will help inmates who want to change their lives and overcome the culture of poverty and criminality that many grew up with. Studies, including a recent one in Louisiana, show that offenders tend not to re-offend after completing the Toastmasters educational program, which contributes to a drastically lower recidivism rate. Toastmasters is not the only way Randisi tries to reach inmates. She’s the creator of several coloring books for adults, and her coloring club Colour Therapy for the Soul helps soothe the stresses of life behind bars. She teaches blending, shading and a little bit of art history, and she assigns a club member the duty of making sure all art supplies are returned at the end of each meeting. Randisi also is the co-author of “Total Pardon,” a love story about an alcoholic Native American ex-con and the evangelical Christian woman from Ohio who corresponded with him when he was in prison. They fell in love and later married. In her book club in the Ridgeland prison, inmates read inspirational non-fiction,

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mostly historical accounts. Club members have varied reading abilities, and often there aren’t enough copies of the books for each person to have one, so members volunteer to take turns reading aloud at meetings. “We only read books that are about forgiveness, resilience, perseverance, friendship or the power of love to transform lives,” she said. Randisi, who is originally from New Jersey, has a frank, energetic personality and isn’t shy to ask an inmate to go get his required name tag or rephrase a sentence to eliminate “street talk.” She is grateful for the support she has received from her husband, her Toastmasters Club on Hilton Head Island, and individuals who have donated money to pay for the inmates’ Toastmasters club dues, as well as to buy books and coloring supplies for her other clubs. She hopes more people will donate or become prison volunteers. “When the guys ask me why I come, I tell them, ‘Incarceration doesn’t diminish a person’s value. I’m here because you have worth,’” she said.

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2018 Interior Design Trends Welcome, 2018 and the interior design trends that the new year brings. Modern interior colors and design ideas this year reflect the universal impulses of people to have fun, nest at home and protect the Earth.

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Copper Move over, rose gold. Copperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthier hue is here to stay for 2018. With its more red and orange tones, this classy finish can often be found in desk lamps or side tables. Vintage lighting fixtures, like aged copper pendant lights, are making a comeback. Copper accent pieces work well in rooms with wood floors.

Velvet This plush, multi-dimensional fabric will be 2018’s go-to upholstery option. Though it might have once been considered old-fashioned or fussy, a new bohemian age of design has claimed it for its own. For maximum effect, think big, like a velvet statement sofa.

Ruby red This color was all over the runways in 2017, and will work its way into our home décor in 2018. The rich, vibrant red projects confidence and will have staying power beyond the holiday season. If you’re hesitant about committing to such a bold hue, experiment with versatile accent pieces that can easily be switched out.

Geometric patterns Pantone has released its prediction for the home trends of 2018, and #1 on its list is geometric patterns. Some of the most common ways to include the geometric look in a home are in tile, wallpaper and accents. Many designers predict that 2018’s geometric pattern will be windowpane, which is two-color, open plaid. They’re seeing this on everything from textiles to ceramics to artwork. With its clean and simple lines, it fits perfectly into the recent minimalist movement. A windowpane throw blanket will work on any piece of furniture you place it on.

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Perfect imperfection The Japanese concept of wabi sabi celebrates imperfection, and it’s expected to catch like wildfire in 2018. It’s all about authenticity, including unfussy materials and unstructured lines. Consider this permission to leave your bed unmade.

Floral Traditional floral patterns are making a comeback in a big way, and with their comfortable familiarity, eye-catching detail, and vintage vibes they will fit right in with 2018’s nod to nostalgia. Keep an eye out for new takes on old prints with funky colors and exaggerated proportions. A floral throw pillow adds an easy layer of visual interest.

Color psychology Reviving a blasé room with a little paint isn't just about picking a pretty color — this year, we want to know exactly what our paint colors represent. A host of websites— including colorpsychology.org—can help. There's a spike in interest about the psychology of color and how to use certain paint colors to inspire different moods, from joy to productivity. (Kendall Jenner even opted for a pink wall to help her feel calm...and suppress her appetite.) 100 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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ALLIANCE GROUP REALTY ADDS SEVEN AGENTS RE/MAX ISLAND REALTY WELCOMES THREE RE/MAX Island Realty has added Maureen Houston, Jackie Jedrzejek and Keri Anderson to the sales team. Houston is originally from Long Island and moved to Hilton Head Island in 1990. Previously, she has worked for Island Realty, a vacation management company and as a licensed real estate assistant for a top producer on Hilton Head. Jedrzejek is originally from New Jersey and has an undergraduate degree from Ithaca College and a master’s degree from Marshall University. She has been a full-time Realtor for over a decade, serving as broker, marketing director and vice president of the residential division of a boutique company in the Charlotte area. Anderson has been a resident of Hilton Head for the past 23 years, previously working in the optical field and now pursuing her passion as a real estate agent.

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WEICHERT REALTORS WELCOMES ONE Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties recently welcomed Tatiana Kovalenko Walsh to its sales team. Walsh is originally from Ukraine, where she was an elementary school teacher. She is fluent in English, Ukrainian and Russian. She is a member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors and will work out of the agency’s Sun City Hilton Head office.

CENTURY21 DIAMOND REALTY WELCOMES NEW AGENT Donna Wilder has joined the team of professional real estate agents at Century21 Diamond Realty. She has 27 years of real estate experience in Maryland, Ohio and South Carolina. She specializes in marketing homes in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island and acting as a buyer’s agent.

The Alliance Group Realty, located in the Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island, recently welcomed seven agents to its sales team. Lexie Frazier and Alex Castellanos are new buyer agents with The McTernan Team. Frazier recently worked as an onsite agent for a local home builder, while Castellanos is fluent in Spanish and will assist The McTernan Team with Spanishspeaking clients. Shawn Galipeau has lived in the Lowcountry since 2004 and has been a licensed Realtor for two years. Prior to relocating to Bluffton, he was a Realtor in New England for five years. Galipeau specializes in relocation and commercial properties. Joe Homa has been a Realtor for 12 years and a luxury homebuilder on Hilton Head Island. Homa began his real estate activities after a career in corporate management. He is a West Point graduate and served in the U.S. Army. Greg John has been a Bluffton resident for more than 20 years and has been a Realtor since 2005. He owned and operated a pest control company for more than 17 years, as well as managed residential construction projects and investment properties. Nonna Klinect has more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience in investment banking and the health care industry. Klinect lives on Hilton Head and has bought and sold homes in various markets across the country. Manny Lopez is a graduate of University of South Carolina Beaufort, where he earned a degree in business psychology. A Bluffton native, he is fluent in Spanish and has been a Realtor for 18 months. January 2018 105

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Lookin’ Good in the Lowcountry 2017 WAS A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR SELLERS, REALTORS BY DEAN ROWLAND

Except for damages caused by Hurricane Irma, 2017 was a pretty good year for the real estate industry on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Experts say the good times likely will continue for sellers in 2018, but some buyers may find themselves competing for homes in their price range.

“We had a little bump in the road with Irma passing through, and there’s no question that it slowed activity in early September, but come October, it picked up again,” said Rick Saba, a Realtor with Carolina Realty Group. Real estate trends in 2017 mirrored, on a smaller scale, what happened after Hurricane Matthew hit the Lowcountry in 2016. But this time, the interruption in sales was much shorter and new construction activity is robust. Chip Collins, owner and broker-incharge of Collins Group Realty, agreed: “It’s been a good, important year of recovery in our market area. It’s all headed in

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the right direction.” Median sales prices and closed residential sales through November were up from 2016, according to data from the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service, which covers Beaufort and Jasper counties. The median sales price of detached homes on Hilton Head reached $541,000, up 4 percent from 2016 for year-to-date through November. Villas gained 3 percent during the same timeframe, with a median 2017 price of $225,000. The median sales price of homes on the mainland hit $288,395, up 5 percent, while mainland villas had a median sales price

of $110,000, up 8 percent. The median price for lots on the mainland and on Hilton Head rose from $84,995 in 2016 to $90,000 in 2017. The number of local properties sold in 2017 versus the previous 12-month period has also grown. “Closed sales overall this year are up more than 8 percent; pending sales, kind of more importantly, are up over 13 percent,” Collins said. Unlike many national metro markets, Hilton Head and Bluffton have not seen prices rebound as quickly or robustly after the real estate crisis of 2008. Home prices in areas such as Silicon Valley, Denver and Miami are at or above the previous peak in 2007-08. But the 2017 numbers show six years of steady market improvement in the Lowcountry — which Daniel Moskowitz, president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors and broker-incharge at Dunes Real Estate, attributes to the area’s quality of life and economic development. “Hilton Head and the Lowcountry were slow to show,” Collins said, adding that current numbers indicate that the steady, moderate recovery is now well underway and gaining ground. “But the outlook is very good.” Moskowitz said that a pre-recession mindset a dozen years ago would view today’s market conditions as uneventful.

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“The reality is that the current conditions create a healthy environment for both purchasers and sellers of real estate.” Various segments of the market have responded differently during the recovery period. Strong niches include lower-end and mid-range properties — which means first-time homebuyers may find themselves outbid on more affordable homes. Moskowitz believes growth in the Lowcountry’s real estate industry is being driven by several factors: buyer confidence and comfort in the rebounding marketplace, profitable personal financial portfolios in the stock market and other investment vehicles, attractive waterfront and oceanfront properties, and national exposure extolling the virtues of Hilton Head and Bluffton. Many Realtors consider a four- to sixmonth inventory of properties ideal for a stable market. Saba said homes in Bluffton priced under $250,000 stay on the market for just a few days, and that homes in Hilton Head Island’s gated communities priced from $400,000 to $500,000 are hot commodities. “It’s hard to keep that inventory,” Saba said.

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FANTASTIC SUNSET/WATERWAY VIEWS. Magnificent moss draped oaks and vista up Skull Creek and to the Port Royal Sound and Broad River Bridge. 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath, office, 1st and 2nd floor family rooms, formal living and dining rooms. Open floor plan flows to the private pool deck, covered terrace and two lower decks with its private hot tub! $1,075,000

ELEGANT HOME with panoramic golf and Spring Lake vista on a great Hilton Head Plantation street. Just off the CC of HH’s 16th fairway and green with views across to Spring Lake. 4 BR or 3 plus bonus room, formal living and dining rooms, eat-in kitchen/family room, office with built-ins and 2nd floor sitting room. High smooth ceilings, oak flooring, quartz countertops and more! $749,000

ESCAPE to your own private backyard and pool which is surrounded by lush landscaping conveniently located on a cul-de-sac near the 4th fairway of the CC of HH, the docks on the ICW in Hilton Head Plantation, Seabrook Farm and Spring Lake Pool Complex. Features 5 BR plus a bonus room, formal living and dining room, kitchen/family room, high smooth ceilings, and more. $745,000

JUST OFF THE COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD’S SIGNATURE HOLE - the 12th. View all the way to the green, Skull Creek and beyond. Enjoy bird activity in the lagoon across the fairway from the expansive deck. Great open floor plan, features 5 BR + bonus room, hobby/exercise room, 4 BA, open eat-in kitchen, great room, formal dining and 1st floor master. View – Location – Great Floorplan $698,500

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NESTLED UNDER 100 PLUS YEAR OLD MOSS DRAPED OAKS just off the Signature 12th Hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head. Enjoy fantastic sunsets over the green which fronts Skull Creek. Short distance to Spring Lake pool and tennis complex, Clubhouse, and docks along Skull Creek. Updated cottage w/ wood and limestone floors, high ceilings, granite tops, updated kitchen and master bath. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, eat-inkitchen/family room, living and dining room and 2-car garage. Private end of the street location. $454,000

BRIGHT & OPEN panoramic golf views of Dolphin Head’s 3rd and 4th holes. Conveniently located between the Spring Lake Pool and Tennis Complex and Dolphin Head Beach Park. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, formal living and dining rooms, updated eatin kitchen/family room, high ceilings, 2-car garage and expansive rear deck. $438,500

HGTV READY 5 Highbush has it all – tranquil lagoon view, expansive rear deck and screen porch for outdoor living and entertaining. Updated – new roof, exterior paint, Core Tech Plus flooring, new bathroom cabinetry all with quartz tops, new walk-in tile shower – granite tops, S/S appliances. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, eat-in kitchen, formal living & dining room plus over-sized 2 car garage. Convenient to Spring Lake pool and tennis complex. $424,350

LOCATION LOCATION... Just off the par 3 7th Hole of the Country Club of Hilton Head. Short distance to the Spring Lake pool and tennis complex, Seabrook Farm and Clubhouse. This Hilton Head Plantation home was built as one of the model homes but has been updated with a new kitchen and a large family room with wrap around windows, wood floors and an over-sized garage with shop. 3 BR, 2 BA, living and dining room, eat-in kitchen/family room. $409,000

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OPPORTUNITY TO OWN IN THE HICKORY FOREST neighborhood of Hilton Head Plantation on a full size homesite just off the banks of a picturesque lagoon. Short distance to Port Royal Sound. Northern rear exposure. 3 BR, 3 BA, Carolina room, 2-car garage, fenced dog run and updated kitchen. $408,000

HICKORY FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD CREAM PUFF. Enjoy morning coffee or lazy afternoons viewing the long tranquil lagoon from the expansive screen porch. Short distance to Port Royal Sound. Great curb appeal, 3 BR, living room and dining room plus eat-in kitchen, high ceilings and 2-car garage. $385,000

ROOKERY IN HILTON HEAD PLANTATION lagoon front home. Enjoy viewing the wildlife who visit the lagoon, heron, egret, mallards. Also enjoy the neighborhood pool and activities. 3 BR, 2 BA, full size homesite, eat in kitchen, formal living and dinning rooms. Split bedroom plan with two car garage. Valued priced at $375,000

ENJOY LONG LAGOON VIEWS with the herons and egrets. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-car garage plus a loft for at home office space and a Carolina room off the formal dining room. Eat-in kitchen and formal living room. One owner Rookery home - to be under $375,000

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STELLAR LOCATION... One-of-a-kind home on an extremely desirable street overlooking the 2nd fairway of the Heron Point Golf Course. Boasting unique architectural design, this home features over 3,000 SF, an open floor plan, flexible living space, spacious master suite with fireplace, screened balcony and two bathrooms; 2nd bedroom with large private sundeck, a 3rd bedroom that can be utilized as a den/ library and large rear deck. All within a walk or easy bike ride to the beach. $850,000

BOAT LOVERS walk out of your harbour front home and step on your boat docked at your 70’ boat slip. Home of the South Carolina Yacht Club and in a very protected part of Windmill Harbour (one of only 3 lock system marinas on the East Coast). Easy water access to the Atlantic Ocean, Calibogue Sound and Intracoastal Waterway. This is one of the best harbour front lots left to build, southeast exposure, high elevation, full size lot framed by Palmetto trees. $548,500

SKULL CREEK / INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY SUNSET VIEWS. 1.27 acre/ Country Club of Hilton Head 13th Fairway / Exclusive Seabrook Landing neighborhood pool and day dock. $295,000

WHY BUILD - Single story living on almost 1/3 acres. Nearly 2,200 SF, this impeccable 3 BR, 2 BA home has an open floor plan & features include over-sized screened porch, spacious kitchen with large island, GE Profile appliances still under warranty, vaulted ceilings, gas stove and BBQ stub, tankless water heater and side load garage with 4’ extension. $344,900

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99 PINCKNEY COLONY RD. PINCKNEY COLONY

124 SLATER STREET CYPRESS RIDGE

UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE - the backyard offers a quiet oasis with its paver covered and screen porch plus the paver patio with gas fire pit is on the bank of a lagoon. Quality built by Chris Construction 634 Colonial Drive has detail trim and molding, wood and stone floors, ceiling as high as 19’, eat-in Cooks Kitchen with S/S appliances including a 5 Star dual fuel range, kitchen open to the family room. 1st floor master, office formal living and dining room plus guest bedroom. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms, a sitting area, a bonus room and 2 full baths. 634 Colonial will be a joy to call home. $895,000

LOWCOUNTRY HOMESITES HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500

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RARE ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY property off of Pinckney Colony Road... 1-bedroom cottage w/ flex room on generous .59 acre homesite… No restrictions or HOA dues! Huge fenced yard, large deck, detached 2-car garage & with many renovations completed, this is not something readily available in Bluffton. One-year home warranty included. $229,900

CUTE 2 BR 2.5 BA TOWNHOUSE with new carpet and new interior paint, features a covered front porch, back patio, and storage outside. Cypress Ridge features resort style swimming pool, lazy river and kiddie pool, 3-story fitness center, playground, tennis courts, basketball court and dog park, and is located in Bluffton – just minutes from Old Town Bluffton and downtown Savannah. $146,000

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Panoramic lagoon to golf view on high elevation area of Moss Creek. Open floor plan has high end Chef’s kitchen w/Bosch appliances, gas range, granite counters, breakfast bar, & built-in desk. Private, large master suite w/twin walk-in closets & well-appointed bath. Features incl. office nook, wood floors, custom built-ins, plantation shutters, tray ceilings, etc. Brick paver rear patio. 3BR/3BA, 2785 Sq. Ft., $539,000.

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Well maintained home with private pool and golf views on quiet cul-de-sac street. Open floorplan with great room, formal and casual dining areas, chef’s kitchen with Thermador gas range, twin master suites with walkin closets and oversized baths with separate showers & garden tubs. Bonus/wine storage rooms. Screened porch opens to pool area with ample deck and lush landscaping. New roof. 3BR/3BA, 2850 sq. ft., $599,000

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Updated custom home perfectly sited on dynamic lot offering maximum privacy + golf, tidal marsh & creek views. Features include volume ceilings, detailed millwork, custom built-ins & luxury window package. Floorplan includes Chef’s kitchen, breakfast bar & casual dining open to FR, LR and DR with wet bar, private master suite w/well-appointed bath. 2 guest BR’s & huge bonus suite. Hardcoat stucco exterior & 3 car garage. 4BR/3.5BA/3400 Sq. Ft., $519,000.

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Superbly maintained & updated home on oversized lot maximizing privacy & sweeping lagoon & golf views. Great room floor plan has vaulted ceilings, FP, custom built-ins, new carpet & wood flooring, granite kitchen counters, etc. Spacious master suite w/office nook. 4 season Carolina room, DR and oversized laundry room/crafting area. Rear deck. 3BR/2.5BA, 2663 Sq. Ft., $449,000.

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One level home on cul-de-sac located in Hilton Head’s only private oceanfront community. Pine floors run throughout the large foyer, formal dining area, and great room with cathedral ceiling. Tiled floors in the kitchen and eat-in area, as well as the Carolina room. Master w/large walk-in closet and large bath with high ceiling and skylight. 2-car detached garage. 3BR/2BA, 1758 Sq. Ft., $399,000.

229 Turnberry Village-$299,000 Palmetto Dunes – Golf View 2BR/2BA, 1351 Sq. Ft

Updated, golf view home on cul-de-sac street in amenity rich, private Moss Creek. Open floor plan includes vaulted ceiling great room w/Charleston brick fireplace, heart pine flooring, Carolina room. Excellent BR separation w/private master suite, 2 roomy guest BR’s, oversized laundry/ hobby room. $100K+ in recent improvements include remodeled kitchen, new master BA, new roof & gutters, much more. 3BR/2.5BA/2129 Sq. Ft., $355,000.

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104 Crown Reef Villa-$299,900 Port Royal Village – Close to Tennis/ Golf/Beach 2BR/2BA, 1328 Sq. Ft.

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Open floor plan home w/private pool on arguably one of the finest lagoon to golf view lots anywhere on Hilton Head. Island kitchen has excellent counter space, 46 breakfast bar, prep sink & casual dining area. Vaulted ceiling great room offers wall of sliders to pool & view, fireplace & built-ins. Master suite w/twin walk-in closets, adjacent Carolina Room and well-appointed master bath. 2 guest BR suites and dining room. 3BR/3.5BA, 2886 Sq. Ft., $499,000.

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Meticulously maintained golf view custom built home. Kitchen open to family room plan w/smooth volume, tray & double tray ceilings, bullnose corners, transom windows, built-ins, wood floors, etc. Excellent BR separation, expansive master suite & well-appointed bath, bonus suite, walk-in attic & screened lanai. Quiet cul-de-sac location, new roof, mature landscaping and attractive hard coat stucco & hardiplank exterior siding. 4BR/3.5BA, 3189 SQ FT, $609,000.

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Short stroll to waterfront leisure trail along the Bluff in HHP. Superbly maintained home offers expansive kitchen open to great room & Carolina room, 3 large BRs + office/study, DR & oversized laundry/craft room. Features incl. wood floors, vaulted & tray ceilings, detailed millwork, Savannah brick wood burning fp, plantation shutters, skylights, 18” ceramic tile. Private rear deck. 3BR/3.5BA, 3367 Sq. Ft., $549,000.

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Lagoon view home in popular Hickory Forest neighborhood in HHP. Kitchen has updated cabinetry, granite counters, & built-in desk. Features include vaulted ceilings, fireplace, floor plan w/casual & formal dining areas, large great room, expansive master BR, 2 guest BR’s, and 4 season Carolina room. Short stroll or bike ride to Port Royal Sound. 3BR/2BA, 2079 Sq. Ft., $429,000.

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Pristine updated home with long golf views of #13 CCHH. Improvements include upgraded Chef’s kitchen open to FR & LR, spa quality master bath, wood flooring, new fixtures/hardware/lighting/window treatments, and paver patio. Features include smooth ceilings, custom built-ins, detailed millwork, gas FP, etc. Floor plan offers spacious Master Suite w/twin walk-in closets, oversized bonus suite, excellent storage space, office & 3 car garage. 4BR/4.5BA, 3300 SQ FT, $695,000.

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Pristine, conveniently located home with stunning panoramic golf & lagoon views on #2 & #3 of CC of HH course. Open floorplan offers Chef’s Kitchen w/high end appliance & cabinetry package, spacious family room, LR and DR. Excellent BR separation, 1st floor master suite with luxurious bath. 2 ample guest BR’s on 1st floor, 2nd floor has another master suite, huge bonus room and walkin attic. Custom finishes, hardwood flooring, detailed millwork package, silestone & granite, volume, tray & barreled ceilings. 4BR/3.5BA, 3818 Sq. Ft., $599,900.

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Well maintained and updated lagoon view home on quiet cul-de-sac centrally located close to shopping and all popular Hilton Head Plantation has to offer. Features include granite counters in Kitchen, wood flooring, plantation shutters, crown molding, brick fireplace, custom built-ins, tray ceilings. Expansive master suite, 2 guest BR’s, kitchen with casual dining, great room & DR. Courtyard entry and private rear deck. 3BR/2BA/1997 Sq. Ft., $389,900.

Homesites

2 Oyster Rake Lane-Wooded View $115,000 • Hilton Head Plantation 84 W. Branch Road-Marsh/River View $110,000 • Knowles Island Plantation 35 Timber Lane-Lagoon View $70,000 • Moss Creek 15 Royal Pointe Drive-Lagoon View $69,000 • Moss Creek 23 Lynnefield Place-Wooded View $59,000 • Hampton Hall

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INDIGO RUN

PALMETTO HALL

INCREDIBLE ISLAND LIFESTYLE HOME overlooking the most panoramic Lagoon and Golf Homesites. Privacy abounds as you enter by the Courtyard Pool. Spacious main living area with large Great Room with hardwood floors opening to a large Kitchen. Private Master Suite and Den/4th Br. 2 Br/2 Ba Guest House with Kitchenette. 3 Car Garage plus a temperature controlled area for additional 6 cars or additional living space. Landmark Home in The Golf Club designed by Kermit Huggins. $779,000

PREMIER STREET IN PALMETTO HALL across from the Palmetto Hall Club. Tom Peeples Custom built home overlooking a large lagoon and 9th Fairway. 4 BR/4 BA. Spacious Great Room with hardwood floors and coffered ceilings. Dream Kitchen with custom cabinets, granite tops and top of the line appliances. Private Master Suite, 4th BR is a Bonus Room over the Garage. Model Perfect. Used only as a 2nd home. $775,000

MODEL PERFECT home overlooking the 6th Fairway of the Cupp Course. Beautiful 4 BR or 3 BR plus a bonus room. Used only as a second home with many recent upgrades. Spacious light filled Great Room, Chefs Kitchen with top of the line appliances. Carolina Room with stone floors and fireplace. Private Master Suite. Beautiful Landscape and a 3 car Garage. $729,000

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DESIGNER DECORATED HOME overlooking the Signature Par 3 11th hole of The Golf Club at Indigo Run. Spacious one level home with 3 Bedrooms plus a Study. Beautiful upgrades selected by designer/owner and built by McNair Builders. Living Room and Dining Room. Chef’s Kitchen opening to a spacious Family Room. Beautiful Screened Porch overlooking the course. $679,000

BEAUTIFUL DIRECT OCEANFRONT villa with panoramic OCEANFRONT View! Fully furnished 2 BR/2 BA, 1st floor Sea Cloisters villa. Great 2nd home or rental property. $520,000

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME overlooking the 13th Fairway with our 3600 sq ft. 4 BR or 3 BR plus bonus room and 3.5 BA. Built in 2004 this home has an elegant Living and Dining Room, Chef’s Kitchen open to large Family Room. Private Master Suite, Bedroom separation and a covered Porch. $515,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

PALMETTO BLUFF

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM plus Study, 3.5 Bath home with a panoramic view overlooking Lagoon and 3 Fairways of the Country Club of Hilton Head Golf Course. Beautiful Living Room and Dining Room. Great Kitchen opening to a light filled Breakfast/Family Room. Master Suite with sitting area. Large Bonus Room/4th BR above oversized 2-car Garage. $499,900

SPACIOUS TOWNHOME with over 2800 sq ft across from The Country Club. 3 BR, 3.5 BA with 2 car garage and private elevator. Open floorplan, Kitchen with Breakfast Area, Dining Room. Great Room with hardwood floors. Private Master Suite and Guest BR/BA. Regime Fee covers exterior maintenance. $495,000

BUILD YOUR DREAM FAMILY COMPOUND on the 6.96 acre homesite in prestigious Palmetto Bluff. Beautiful entrance with gas lanterns on either side and brick paver entry drive. Enjoy the incredible LowCountry lifestyle that Palmetto Bluff represents. EZ access to Hilton Head, Bluffton and Savannah. $419,000

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GREAT CONVENIENT mid-Island location. Beautifully renovated ground floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa. New appliances, new plumbing system, new roof in 2017. Split bedroom plan. Great permanent home or vacation get-a-way. Beautiful on-site pool. $142,500

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 41 Ellenita Dr. . . . . $142,500

HAMPTON HALL 267 Farnsleigh Ave. . . $89,900 274 Farnsleigh Ave. . . $99,900

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Inverted Floorplan with main living area and Master Suite on 2nd floor. Elevator, soaring beamed ceiling in Great Room with walls of windows capturing the mesmerizing views. Elevated Dining Room, plus Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen opens to casual Dining. Elegant Master Suite, 6th Bedroom/Office/Media Room.

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Most Desirable Location!

9 Pearl Reef Lane

Lowcountry Dream Home!

4 BR, 3.5 BA. Fantastic quality Chris Construction built home with lots of living space. Master bedroom on 1st level. Private cu-de-sac location. Beautiful screened pool overlooking a terrific panoramic lake and golf view. Call for details.

4 BR, 4 full BA beautiful home close to Skull Creek, Country Club of HH. High, smooth ceilings throughout. Spacious living and dining rooms, kitchen opens to nice family room. Split BR floorplan. Golf view. 2 car garage ......$625,000.

Beautifully renovated 4 BR, 4 BA lowcountry home with large front porch, back decks and pool overlooking quiet lagoon. Split bedroom floor plan, custom granite kitchen, wood floors, den, office. 2 car garage .......... $643,000.

26 7th Avenue - Bluffton Park

13 Ocean Club Villa

59 Village of Skull Creek W

New 2017 Home on Large Lot

South Forest Beach Complex

3 BR, 2 BA. High, smooth ceilings, Great room opens to granite kitchen with large breakfast bar and 42â&#x20AC;? cabinets. 2 car garage. Lake view across from house, short walk to community pool. Close to Old Town Bluffton....$269,000.

Gorgeous, totally renovated 2 BR, 2 BA villa - perfect for vacation getaway or rental machine. Granite kitchen with custom cabinets, hickory and pecan wood floors, walk-in tiled shower, paver patio in back. Steps to beach! .... $494,500.

Lot - 2 Delta Lane - Long Cove

Lot - 22 Long Brow - Long Cove

Lagoon Lot in Long Cove Club

Full size, corner lot on a quiet lagoon. Membership at Long Cove includes one of the best golf courses in the country, great clubhouse, deep water marina boat slips, tennis, pool $68,500.

Golf/Lagoon Lot in Long Cove Club

One of a few remaining interior lots in Long Cove on a quiet cul-de-sac. The view is across the number 11 fairway over to a lagoon. Club house, and pool just a short walk away. $264,000

Views of Intra-Coastal!

Rare 1st floor 2 BR/2BA villa. Nicely appointed. Open living area and kitchen. Screen porch. Amazing sunsets, beautiful oaks. Pool, boat slips available a few steps away. Close to Skull Creek Marina, Country Club of HH $335,000.

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43 Fairway Winds

11 Sovereign Dr. - Port Royal Plantation - $1,395,000 Private Oceanfront Community. 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath with 3 car garage. Elegant open floor plan with Master Suite on the 1st floor. Beautifully updated kitchen. Spectacular 2 story great room w/fireplace & sprawling golf views. Separate Office & Den on 1st floor. Outstanding outdoor living space with fireplace & TV in the large screened porch. Four additional bedrooms upstairs, each with private baths.

Port Royal Plantation - $698,888 Trifecta...golf lagoon & distant ocean views! 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home close to the beach. Large open floor plan with new flooring throughout and many updates. Formal dining room. 2nd floor loft and plenty of balconies for ocean breezes & views.

2518 Villamare

Palmetto Dunes - $499,000 Penthouse 2 bedroom/2 bath, steps to the ocean! Freshly painted with many upgrades. Bright and sunny with new Smart TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Oceanfront Pool & hot tub as well as only complex with an indoor pool and gym in PD. Great rentals.

Homesites

136 Coggins Point Rd. - $550,000 10 Percheon Lane - $99,000 10 Welsh Pony Lane - $85,000 21 Percheon Lane - $129,000

Derek Gall 843.298.6934 Derekgall@pga.com

Ben Ferguson 843.301.4460 Benjferg@hotmail.com

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2 Greenwood Drive, Bldg B, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843-341-3000 (Office) | 877-901-7637 (Toll Free) | 843-341-3434 (Fax) INDIGO RUN / THE GOLF CLUB

PALMETTO HALL 3 TIMBER MARSH - $597,000

663 COLONIAL DRIVE - $689,000

7 MILLBROOK - $559,000

What a house with tons of Southern Charm. Open Floor plan with a huge kitchen set up for entertaining. Coffered ceilings in Living Room with wood floors and French Doors to the Screened In Porch. Formal Dining Room, Office and Master Bedroom and Bath on the first floor. Upstairs has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and a large Bonus Room and Deck. Large covered Screened In Porch with TV looking over to Golf and Lagoon Views. Plus this house has a three car garage. The perfect house for everyone!!!

BRAND NEW HOME !!!! Great golf view from this new home. Open floor plan with high ceilings. Kitchen has upgraded stainless appliances and granite. Kitchen opens to the living room with built-ins and fireplace. Coffered ceilings. Low country wood floors. Large Master with Carrera Marble. Large screened porch. Two car garage with golf cart garage too. The list goes on. Nothing is better than NEW!!! Must be seen.

PALMETTO DUNES

12 PROMONTORY - $599,000

BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION. JUST COMPLETED. Great Open floor plan. Three bedrooms on first floor and bonus room with one more bedroom upstairs. Huge kitchen opens to living room and dining room with built ins and fireplace. Large covered screened porch makes this the perfect entertaining floor plan. Spray foam in attic. Three car garage. Wooded view for privacy. Nothing better than new!!!

COLLETON RIVER

TOTALLY REMODELED on a quiet cul-desac, 3 blocks from the ocean with room for a pool! This home has been renovated... updated kitchen with new stainless appliances, all baths with granite, new flooring and paint inside, smooth ceilings, large screened in porch, fireplace in living room with built ins, separate living and family rooms, large deck, 2 car garage and workshop...on one floor. Would be a wonderful primary home or a 2nd home/ short term rental property, and is turnkey.

1404 VILLAMARE - $629,000

What a view from this 4th floor villa. This view is a 10 plus! From the balcony you look over the pool to the beach and out to the Atlantic Ocean. Does not get much better than this. Recently updated with a new kitchen and baths. Great neutral furniture package. This villa does great rentals. Wonderful second home or investment property. Shows like a model.

OVER $26,000,000 IN SALES IN 2012 • OVER $22,000,000 IN SALES IN 2013 • OVER $23,000,000 IN SALES IN 2014 OVER $26,180,000 IN SALES IN 2015 • OVER $24,950,000 IN SALES IN 2016 ... AND OVER $24,162,000 IN SALES AND COMPLETED 76 TRANSACTIONS IN 2017

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3 FLOTILLA $1,395,000 • MLS#359061

4 SAMS POINT LANE $799,000 • MLS#357621

7 ISABELLA COURT $739,000 • MLS#372248

12 PALM VIEW DRIVE $579,000 • MLS#372213

5BR/5BA second row home with pool and large deck for entertaining. Cathedral ceiling provide tremendous natural light, updated kitchen open to dining room w/fireplace and two living areas. Bathrooms have been updated in the past year. 5th BR is large bonus room with 3rd living area. Great primary or second home and short term rental property.

ANDY TWISDALE

843.384.7771 | Andy@SellHiltonHead.com

4BR/3.5BA+office. Remodeled Baths marble counters, floors. Panoramic marsh views, Master 2 walk-in closets, hardwood floors. Kitchen w/ Viking gas range, double oven, Bosch dishwasher & butlers closet.

ANDY TWISDALE

843.384.7771 | Andy@SellHiltonHead.com

Fabulous opportunity! Meticulously maintained, 4 BR/3.5 BA home offering marsh and golf views. Hardwood floors and smooth ceilings and the Main Floor Master and Guest Suites with updated bathrooms.

DAVID HILL

843.683.4224 | DavidHill@Hargray.com

Bright open 4 BR +office, built in desk. 1st floor Master, his/her walk-in closets. Upgraded Kitchen opens to living room w/ high ceilings, fireplace & built-ins. Spacious cul-de-sac lot. 2 Car Garage.

ANDY TWISDALE

843.384.7771 | Andy@SellHiltonHead.com

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99 GOVERNORS RD. – SEA PINES/CLUB COURSE

389 BRIARWOOD – SEA PINES/HERON POINT

Attention to detail on this 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home. Well maintained home located on 8th Fairway of Harbour Town Golf Course. Cathedral ceiling, two master suites. One on first floor. Eat in kitchen opening into large family room. Outside screened deck/porch and pool. Very nice open floor plan.

Easy living on this one story home with a gorgeous view of the 15th hole of the Sea Pines Country Club Course. Beautiful wood and slate floors throughout. Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams in great room and brick fireplace. Three bedrooms, two full baths, screen porch, back deck and Carolina Room. The two car garage has pull down stairs with plenty of storage above.

Fully renovated & rarely available Briarwood Villa. End unit w/ 2 BR’s plus office that could be used as a 3rd sleeping area. Park-like setting with views to the 9th hole of Heron Point. Open kitchen w/ quartz counters, premium soft close cabinets & SS appliances. New floors & baths throughout. Spacious villa with easy one floor living.

MLS #372065 $1,395,000

MLS #373936 $599,000

MLS #372626 $529,900

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

Lorri Lewis 843.422.6448

3 LONG MARSH LANE – SEA PINES/CLUB COURSE

23 ISLE OF PINES DR. – SEA PINES/CLUB COURSE

61 S. SEA PINES – SEA PINES/SOUTH BEACH

VIEWS FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET! Private Marsh Island location, complete designer renovation in 2014. 3 BR, 3.5 baths on cul-de-sac. Open floor plan with hardwood & tile floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, completely outfitted bar, over-sized attached garage, 2 decks, multiple gardens. Stunning!

The coolest home for sale in all of Sea Pines at a BELOW APPRAISAL price! Completely remodeled in 2014, light, bright 4BR/3.5BA beach and golf cottage. 2 master suites, one downstairs and one up, large kitchen with granite counters and wood beams, hardwood beach-chic floors, high ceilings, fireplace, spacious sunroom, new carpeting, new HVAC, new drywall, private sparkling spa and gorgeous landscaped brick courtyard. Golf and lagoon views of Sea Pines Country Club’s 10th hole – walk to their pool and new pub! An absolutely must-see home!

Close to the beach with water views in Sea Pines! An oversized lot with 125’ ft of lake frontage overlooking Sprunt Pond. Build new on .40 acres and bike or walk on private paths to Tower Beach - Sea Pines’ owners-only oceanfront pavilion – and all the popular dining, entertainment and waterside attractions at South Beach Marina, including the Salty Dog! Property is cleared, with beautiful sunrise exposure on the lake side. Get ready to build your beach house or rental investment property!

MLS #365646 $599,000

Lynne Anderson 843.384.5426

Jeff Hall 843.384.7941

MLS #373906 $1,299,000

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

MLS #371947 $599,000

Lynne Anderson 843.384.5426 2 BALD EAGLE RD. W. – SEA PINES/SOUTH BEACH

171 BEACHWALK VILLAS – SHIPYARD

1924 SOUTH BEACH CLUB VILLA – SEA PINES/SOUTH BEACH

An absolute architectural master piece with high end features galore and long marsh views. Gorgeous kitchen and family room. Separate dining plus living room. High ceilings, lots of glass, sound system and extensive lighting features. Large downstairs with party room plus full kitchen leads out to heated pool and fireplace. 3 car garage. 4 minute walk to Beach!

Golf view, recently painted, new blinds and vanity in master bedroom, short walk to Shipyard Beach Club. Shipyard transfer fee of 1/2% paid by buyer.

This villa is turnkey! Wonderful 3BR/3BA villa with direct water views and private balconies plus garage! South Beach Club is a very private community with security access only.

MLS #372633 $259,500

MLS #373873 $840,000 (F)

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

MLS #359913 $1,849,000

Pete Rebish 843.290.0998

Jeff Hall

Tommy Austin

Mary Pracht

Lynne Anderson

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Lorri Lewis

Bill Buryk

Pete Rebish

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JAN. 10 Bald Eagles in South Carolina: Tom Murphy, a retired biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and principal investigator for the bald eagle program for 33 years, will share his knowledge of the natural history of bald eagles in the Lowcountry. Learn how the national bird became an endangered species, the efforts that helped bring it back, and what we can do to secure its future. $7 per person, and reservations are required. The Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

"ANYTHING GOES!"

THROUGH JAN. 2 STUDENT ART SHOW: Students of the Art League’s spring, summer and fall sessions will be displaying their artwork alongside their instructors. Award winners were chosen by Maggie Karis, owner of Karis Gallery. Art League of Hilton Head, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For information, call the art league at 843-842-5738.

JAN. 2-FEB. 4 “FOLLOWING INTUITION: EXPRESSIVE ABSTRACTS”: Penny Beesley is the January featured artist at the Society of Bluffton Artists gallery and will showcase her works in acrylic, charcoal and pastels. An opening reception will be

held from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 7 at the gallery in Old Town Bluffton. SoBA Art Gallery, Calhoun and Church streets, Bluffton. For more information, call 843-7055443 or go to sobagallery.com.

JAN. 3 LOWCOUNTRY OWLS: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Nancy Owen for a program featuring live owls and covering the natural history of owls and the five species of owls found in the Lowcountry. $7 per participant, for ages 12 and older; reservations are required. 3 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. 843-6896767 or coastaldiscovery.org.

JAN. 4-27 “ANYTHING GOES!”: The Art League of Hilton Head gallery will be devoted to the best works from more than 170 exhibiting members. Artworks in all media will be on display and for sale. An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 10Free and open to the public. Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. 843-681-5060. January 2018 129

››calendar JAN. 11 PILOBOLUS MASTER DANCE CLASS: Take your training to the next level and reinvigorate your creative impulses using Pilobolus’s signature techniques of improvisation and movement creation. This class is designed to stretch your limits as a mover and performer. Designed for ages 8 and older. 5:30 p.m. $25 per class. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For details, call 843-842ARTS or go to artshhi.com.

JAN. 12-13 PILOBOLUS DANCE COMPANY: This creative group of acrobatic dancers has performed over 100 choreographic works in more than 64 countries around the world, as well as been featured on the Oscars and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Tickets are $61. 8 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina,

14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For tickets, call 843-8422787 or go to artshhi.com.

JAN. 13 & FEB. 10 HERBARIUM WORKSHOP: Join three local artists to create your own decorative and educational herbarium using locally found materials, handmade paper, illustrations and poetic prose. Cost is $45 per person and open to ages 10 and older; reservations are required. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

JAN. 13 RYANHOOD: Named best group or duo in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, the bad got its first break more than a decade ago as street

performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Music on Malphrus, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton.

JAN. 14 “LOVE IN THE TIME OF WAR”: The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents this concert featuring Sterling Elliott on cello. 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkwwy, Hilton Head Island. For tickets, call 843-842-2055 or go to hhso.org.

JAN. 17 WINTERING GOLDEN EAGLES IN SOUTH CAROLINA: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Mark Vukovich for this program on golden eagles. The discovery of wintering golden eagles on the Savannah River Site helpd initiate a statewide effort to better document wintering

golden eagles using remote cameras baited with carcasses. The results of this three-year statewide effort will be presented along with the other new developments. $7 per person and reservations are required. 3 p.m., the Coastal Discover Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

JAN. 18-MARCH 29 NAMI FAMILY-TO-FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM: This 12-week program for caregivers of adults with mental illness focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), clinical depression, panic disorder and obsessive- compulsive disorder. Free, but registration is required. 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Grace Coastal Church, 15 Williams Drive, Okatie. For more information, contact Sarah Eliasopht at nami@hargray.com.

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JAN. 25-27 PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH MICHAEL STORY: Learn to tell a complete visual story of a figure at work or play. Create powerful images while avoiding needless details. Students of all levels using charcoal, pastel or oil will benefit from this workshop. Art League of Hilton Head Academy, 106 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. For details, call 843-842-5738 or go to artleaguehhi.org.

JAN. 19 “WINTER CONCERT: FROM BACH TO BROADWAY”: A concert of music for voice, piano, violin and flute including works by Bach, Brahms, Debussy, Lerner and Lowe, and Kander and Ebb. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. Providence

Presbyterian Church, 171 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island. For details, contact Louise Cohen at 843-681-3254.

JAN. 20 DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE MASQUERADE: Dinner will be buffet style and the dance will be from 6:30-9 p.m. VIP Tickets include photo, dinner, VIP wristband and mask. VIP tickets

are $80 per couple or $50 per couple before noon Jan. 15, with $15 for each additional ticket. General admission tickets for the dance only are $20 before noon Jan. 15, and $60 on the day of the dance. Additional tickets are on the day of the event are $20. Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. For more information, go to islandreccenter.org.

JAN.22 AUDITIONS FOR ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA’S PRODUCTION OF “EVITA”: Rehearsals begin April 10, and performances run from May 2-27. Auditions are by appointment only. Please prepare a 32-bar selection in a style consistent with the character(s) and from the modern musical theater or rock opera canon. All performers returning for callbacks will need to sing and dance. If you dance, please bring in-character shoes. Bring a picture and resume, stapled together. A monitor is not provided. Character descriptions are available on the arts center website. Noon-7 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For more information, call 843-686-3945, ext. 202, or go to artshhi.com/auditions

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Clear the Deck: The Lowcountry Classic Bridge Tournament is Feb. 5-12 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa.

‘GOOD PEOPLE’ IT’S THE HAVES VS. THE HAVE-NOTS IN LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER PRODUCTION. BY CAROLYN MALES

oin Lean Ensemble Theater on a journey north to Southie, a hardscrabble neighborhood in Boston. Here, Margie Walsh, single mother of a developmentally disabled daughter, finds solace playing bingo with her pals, always with the hopes of winning the jackpot to ease her financial woes. After she loses her job as a clerk in a dollar store, Margie discovers an old high school flame has made it big — he’s now a fertility doctor living in tony Chestnut Hill. So she hatches a plan: She’ll appeal to his Southie roots and he’ll help her turn her life around. Or will he? Find out in Lean Ensemble’s production of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s “Good People,” exploring the landscape of the haves and have-nots with humor and warmth. The production is directed by Lean Ensemble’s Blake White; cast members include Shelia Kadra and Katherine LeRoy, along with Lean Ensemble members Matt Mundy, Nick Newell, Sarah Newhouse and Jenny Zmarzly. Performances will be 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theater, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Talkbacks with the cast will be held after each show. Tickets are $40 for evening performances, $35 for matinees and $15 for students and active-duty military. For more information, call 843-715-6676 or go to leanensemble.org.

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JAN. 23 CAMERA CLUB OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND MEETING: GUEST SPEAKER KENNY MCKEITHAN WILL PRESENT “UP CLOSE: Tips, Tools and Techniques for Better Macro photography.” 7 p.m., Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island. For more information, go to cchhi.net.

JAN. 24 SHORE BIRD MIGRATION: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Nicholas Wallover, the regional biologist for the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve for a program about shorebirds. Come learn about the important role South Carolina plays in the lifecycle of spring migrants and local nesting species, and what can be done to protect this part of our natural heritage. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required. Coastal Discover Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or coastaldiscovery.org.

JAN. 30 CAMELLIAS: HISTORY AND ROMANTIC STORIES OF OUR “WINTER ROSE”: Learn more about the Camellia Garden from Master Gardeners and garden founders Donna and Fred Manske. Hear legends of the camellia and tips on growing your own in the

Lowcountry. The Coastal Discovery Museum’s Camellia Garden has 131 varieties that represent all the shapes and sizes that these winter-blooming plants exhibit. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are required. Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223, or go to coastaldiscovery.org.

JAN. 31 WADING BIRDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA: The Coastal Discovery Museum will host Christy Hand, wildlife biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, for a program on the state’s colonial wading birds — a diverse and fascinating group. This presentation will provide information about the conservation status and overall health of the birds. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

SAVE THE DATE FEB. 2-MARCH 27 SOCIETY OF BLUFFTON ARTISTS AFTER-SCHOOL KIDS PROGRAM: The Society of Bluffton Artists will offer a five-week art program for children in fourth and fifth grades. These classes are free, with all supplies provided by SoBA. Students will take home a

OPEN YOUR HEART

SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AT THE HEART BALL ON FEB. 3

IT’S A NIGHT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! More than 400 guests — including business, medical, social and philanthropic leaders from Hilton Head Island and Savannah — are expected to attend the 21st annual Southern Coast Heart Ball. The annual black-tie event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 3 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa and benefits the American Heart Association's mission to help people build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The evening's festivities begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction and music and dancing. The theme of this year’s event is “Open Your Heart” and special honoree is Maggie Maine. Tickets are $225 per person and are available at southerncoastheartball.org. Volunteers, donors, sponsors and auction items are needed. For more information, call 1-800-242-8721.

completed project at each session. 4-5:15 p.m., Creative Arts Center in the SoBA Gallery, Calhoun and Church streets, Bluffton. For more information, call 843-705-5443 or go to sobagallery.com/school-kids-program.

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basket weaving, gospel music and crafts at this free community festival. The event features Lowcountry specialties such as barbecue ribs, conch stew, shrimp and grits, rice and beans, and okra gumbo. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For more information, call 843-842-2787 or go to artshhi.com.

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FEB. 5-11 LOW COUNTRY CLASSIC BRIDGE TOURNAMENT: The Hilton Head Island Bridge Club will host the Low Country Classic regional tournament featuring players from the U.S., Canada and England. Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel, One Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island. For daily tournament offerings or the club’s daily game schedule and winter class schedule, call 843-341-6337 or go to bridgewebs.com/hiltonheadisland.

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Beautiful Music By Rising Stars: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra will hold its Youth Concerto Competition at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at St. Luke's Church. For more information go to hhso.org

FEB. 6-25 DIAL M FOR MURDER: In this Tony Award-winning classic thriller, Tony Wendice married his wife for her money and plans to murder her for the same reason. Tickets for shows Feb. 6-8 are $39 for adults and 26 for children; tickets for Feb. 9-25 shows are $49 for adults and $36 for children. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. For tickets, call 843-8422787 or go to artshhi.com.

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AMERICAN REVOLUTION ROUND TABLE-SC: The American Revolution Round Table-SC meets quarterly to explore historic events and people of the American Revolution era emphasizing the importance and influence of the South. Indigo Run Country Club. Bill Davies, board member of the South Carolina Historical Society, will speak about "Lafayette and the Rights of Man." 11:30 a.m. social, noon lunch, 1 p.m. speaker. Guests are welcome. For information and reservations, call Peggy Picket at 843-815-5311 or Maria Basch at 843-707-7049.

FEB. 17 MARDI GRAS GALA: NAMI Lowcountry is holding ITS fifth

annual Mardi Gras gala and auction. Tickets are $100, but $58 is tax-deductible. 6-10 p.m., Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. For tickets, call the NAMI office at 843-681-2200. “INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT”: Explore coding with an eight-week course by CODEcamp — a project-based, introductory code education program designed for adults of all backgrounds and experience levels — offered by the Beaufort Digital Corridor. Cost is $295. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 500 Carteret St., Beaufort. For details, go to beaufortdigital.com. BLUFFTON BALL: Local businesses and individuals who have contributed to the Bluffton community will be presented with the Bluffton Business Awards at this yearly celebration for community members and leaders. Pinckney Hall, Sun City Hilton Head. For details, call 843-705-4005.

FEB. 19 COLIN QUINN: THERE’S ONE IN EVERY CROWD: Colin Quinn brings his uniquely irreverent brand of stand-up comedy to the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Tickets are $47 per person. 8 p.m., Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head

Island. For tickets, call 843-8422787 or go to artshhi.com.

FEB. 19-25 HILTON HEAD SEAFOOD FESTIVAL: The Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival is a family friendly, week-long culinary and cultural tourism event, where top chefs, mixologists, sommeliers, local seafood, artisans and live music come together. The 11th annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival, hosted by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, helps raise money for other non-profit organizations. For more information and a schedule of events go to hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com.

FEB. 22 COMMUNITY FORUM: “THE OPIOID CRISIS: WHO IS AT RISK?”: This panel discussion will feature four local experts involved in various aspects of the crisis, including a prevention specialist, a pharmacist, a pain management physician, and a psychiatrist. Free and sponsored by the Social Action Committee of Congregation Beth Yam. 7- 9 p.m. 4501 Meeting St., Hilton Head Island. For details, call 843-342-6126 or email judiea2323@gmail.com.

ONGOING TUESDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB: Join the club at Sonesta Resort: Three courses for $20. The tasting menu includes a complimentary glass of wine. For reservations, call 843-33411850 or go to sonesta.com. GARVIN-GARVEY COTTAGE TOURS: Visit Bluffton's GarvinGarvey Freedman’s Cottage. Cost is $5 per person. By appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St., Bluffton. For more information, go to townofbluffton. sc.gov/garvin-garvey.

FALL-WINTER ADULT READING PROGRAM: Join us and participate in the fall-winter reading program and register to win gift cards or movie passes. Read three books a month and submit your reading log. Free. Through March 31, Bluffton Library, 120 Palmetto Way, Bluffton. For more information call Armistead Reasoner at 843-2556512, email areasoner@bcgov.net or go to beaufortcountylibrary.org. BACH LOBSTER NIGHTS: Enjoy live Maine lobsters with a side of live piano music. Cost is $25 and lobster reservations are required. Wednesday nights, The Wreck of the Salty Dog, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. To reserve your lobster, call 843-683-6465. HISTORIC ZION CEMETERY AND BAYNARD MAUSOLEUM: Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the cemetery where Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. L Cost is $12 per adult and $7 per child; reservations are required. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, intersection of U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island. For reservations, call 843-6866050 or visit heritagelib.org. FARMERS MARKET OF BLUFFTON: The market is open and offers additional public parking provided by the town of Bluffton. Local artists sell their wares. 1-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Road, Bluffton. For details, go to farmersmarketbluffton.org. MEDITATION + YOGA: Group meditation is a great way to develop a mindfulness. Sit in silence for 30 minutes, followed by a 45-minute yoga session, Free. 9-10 a.m. Mondays, Hilton Head Library, 11 Beach City Road. For more information, contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531, or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

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KEEPING UP WITH FOOD TRENDS BY CARRIE HIRSCH

ood, like fashion, has cycles. For example, fashion houses are saying that florals and pastels will make a comeback this year, but don’t expect demure, nambypamby patterns and colors. And that goes for food, too; we foodies have high expectations and want our food to shine on the catwalk, too. Dishes must look pretty, but they’ve also got to taste good — really good. We’ve all jumped on a food bandwagon and tried a food trend or two. Acai bowls and avocado toast are hot but, predictably, they will be replaced with something new and exciting. Luckily, it isn’t too hard to keep up with the latest food trends thanks to television shows, websites, blogs, apps, podcasts, social media, newspapers and magazines, word of mouth and restaurants. Here are a few food trends to enjoy now — and good news: Some are very easy to make at home.

Acai bowls: Pronounced “ah-sah-ee,” acai is a highly perishable, deep purple tropical fruit cultivated in the Amazon and typically sold in health food stores as a frozen, unsweetened puree. It’s praised for its healthy omegas and antioxidants, and it’s not overly sweet. It’s great in smoothies or frozen, and is typically the slushy base for a medley of other fruits, granola and coconut flakes known as the hip “acai bowl.”

Avocado toast: The key to making this quick meal is timing: You want to pick your avocado at just the right point of ripeness. Buying it on the under ripe side and allowing it to sit out on the counter for a few days is the best method to achieve perfect ripening. When it’s ready, peel the avocado and then smash it in a small bowl using a fork. Spread it on toasted bread and sprinkle with coarse sea salt, or get a little fancy and try one of many variations, like drizzling it with olive oil and topping with sliced cherry tomatoes.

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Charcoal: Activated charcoal powder, with its purported health benefits, has found its way into in everything from cocktails and breads to hot dogs and soft-serve ice cream. And while charcoal doesn’t add any to the flavor, photographs of charcoal-black food — also known as “goth food” — has developed quite a following on Instagram.

Eggs on everything: Why did it take so long for this trend to arrive? Regardless, I’m glad this fad is making a comeback. Poached or fried eggs add a little something to everything — they’re popping up on pizza, pasta, ramen, baked potatoes, burgers, Brussels sprouts, risotto, ratatouille, smoked salmon and even pork chops. The rule of thumb is if it can be salted, you can top it with an egg. Is a fried egg on a fried egg redundant? Nope — just plain decadent. Hasselback potatoes: The name sounds fancy, but this dish is simply a thinly sliced potato, brushed liberally with a mix of olive oil, butter,

chopped herbs, and salt and pepper and then baked until nice and crunchy. Because the slices don’t cut completely through the potato, they get crispy and allow the olive oil mix to drip down into the potato for a delicious meal that’s half baked potato and half French fry. That fancy name? It comes from the restaurant in Sweden where it was created. Plant-based milks: Have you noticed that the supermarket’s dairy aisle has expanded beyond the traditional cow’s milk? Dairy alternatives like almond, coconut, cashew, soy and rice milks have seen a huge rise in popularity. People love almonds fresh out of the shell, in salads and in savory dishes and desserts, so the idea of trying them in a milk, yogurt or ice cream would not be an enormous leap. Poke bowl: Pronounced “po-kay,” this Hawaiian dish features cubed raw seafood tossed with green onions, soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil. The ingredients can vary, but however it’s prepared, this bowl is a seafood lover’s delight. Fresh sushi-grade tuna takes the stage, but salmon and octopus are also popular. This delicious chilled concoction is served over rice. Savor it longer by eating it with chopsticks.

Rolled ice cream: It’s astounding how a simple combination of cream, milk and sugar can reinvent itself every few years. For this frozen treat, ice cream is spread out very thin on a flat, chilled metal surface and then scraped into rolls or logs, placed in a serving cup and adorned with toppings. It’s ice cream theater, rolled up in front of your eyes. The craze has reached a frenzy, with rolled ice cream parlors cropping up all over the place. The flavor possibilities are endless — but don’t forget, the calories don’t disappear just because it’s trendy.

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The Famous

Daufuskie Deviled Crab BY JESSICA FARTHING

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Sallie Ann Robinson, chef and Gullah expert, grew up on Daufuskie Island, where blue crabs provided an important source of income.

PHOTOS BY BAILEY WITT

any areas of the United States have their own version of deviled crab. In Florida, Cuban rolls are wrapped around crabmeat and fried. In Maryland, crab is bathed in a delicious white sauce and baked. But few places do deviled crab like Daufuskie Island. Surrounded by the natural bounty of Lowcountry waters, it’s only natural that Daufuskie would perfect its deviled crab recipe. Following instructions passed down through generations, the residents of this small sea island all chipped in to produce the delicacy. Crabs were brought from the boats to waiting schoolchildren, who would pick them clean after school. “I used to come home from school and say that I wasn’t going to do it, I wasn’t going to get my hands dirty,” said lifelong Daufuskie resident Ernestine Smith. “But my mom would say, ‘Wash your hands and get your towel, pan and knife.” And that would be that. A talented cook at Daufuskie Island Crab Company, Smith’s deviled crab dish is legendary on Daufuskie. Her recipe is a closely guarded secret, but she is willing to share one key ingredient: “You put your love in it, that’s all.” That’s a sentiment echoed by Sallie Ann Robinson, a chef and Gullah expert. But she also remembers the practical side of the deviled crab production in her house: “I remember many days where this was our parent’s income,” she said. “This was our way of life. We sold crab to put food on the table, and it was a part of our daily life when money had to be made.” Ella Mae Jenkins’ family sold deviled crabs from the store on their family’s property, where they also sold a selection of ice cream and peanuts to those traveling on Haig Point

DEVILED CRAB Makes: 10 servings For the crab mixture: 1 pound crabmeat 2 stalks celery, finely diced 6 green onions, sliced and with roots and 2 inches of green tops discarded 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons good-quality mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 egg, lightly beaten salt and pepper, to taste

Ernestine Smith (right) is a cook at Daufuskie Island Crab Company.Her exact recipe is a secret, but the one listed here comes close.

Road. Jenkins was born in a small house that still sits next to her current home and rarely left the island until her seven children moved away for work. With her son Roy visiting from Hilton Head Island, she would only agree to reveal one ingredient in her delicious crab recipe. “The claw meat gives it the taste,” she said. “You mix that claw meat with the white meat and it gives it the best taste.” All three women remember their mothers making deviled crabs for the tourists coming over on the boat. In fact, it seemed the travelers were flocking to the island from Hilton Head and Savannah in droves to purchase the delicacy, as well as homemade wine and boiled shrimp, often sold from Daufuskie residents’ homes. The women would work in the kitchen, balling the crab mixture and pressing it into cleaned crab shells to bake, browning the tops to a crisp crust. And while there is no one official

Daufuskie deviled crab recipe — each family has its own recipe, with its own special ingredients — the various recipes do have a few things in common. All agree that the crab must be the focus, with very little or no added breading. However, the breading can be sprinkled on top and toasted, if the chef prefers. The deviled crab should be baked or broiled, but not pan-fried like other versions. And just as the name “deviled” suggests, a bit of spice is used to give the crab mixure a little kick. And just as no two deviled crab recipes are the same, no two stories about the dish’s origins are the same, either. According to one version, the dish came about when a woman, while cooking for a party, decided to use up all her extra ingredients, while another tale suggests the dish originated with an exceptionally creative home cook. Regardless, Robinson is convinced of the dish’s importance: “It’s more than just famous. It is a cultural history that’s been around for many years.”

For the topping: 2 tablespoons butter, divided into 10 pieces 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Mix the crab ingredients together and divide into 10 portions that are roughly the same size. Roll each into a ball and press firmly into a ramekin or clean crab shell. Dot the tops of the crab mixture with butter and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned.

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(Opposite page) At Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte, a recent dinner menu included Seared Sea Scallops over Roasted Beet Risotto, Asparagus and Saffron Buerre Blanc.

WHEN LEGENDARY RESTAURATEUR CHARLIE GOLSON FELL ILL, FRIENDS AND FAMILY RALLIED AROUND HIM. BY BARRY KAUFMAN

If there are two things that define a visit to Charlie’s L’etoile Verte (French for “Charlie’s Green Star”), they are constant change and a sense of sharing. The constant change comes from the menu, updated every day by hand just as it has been since the restaurant opened in 1982. The classics —mouth-watering dishes that have cemented Charlie’s place among the exquisite island restaurants — never change. But every day brings something new, the product of a chef’s sudden inspiration or the availability of an enticing ingredient. And every day, founder Charlie Golson’s daughter, Margaret Pearman, re-writes the menu. The other constant is a sense of sharing. There are simply too many alluring options on one day’s menu to select just one; it’s not uncommon to see large parties swapping forkfuls of tender, juicy steak or a flake of flounder meuniere. Try being the only person at your table to order the caramel cake. You’ll be sharing whether you want to or not.

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Palmer Golson and Margaret Golson Pearman are running the restaurant while their dad recovers from a spinal infection. Charlie, pictured here in 2014, is recuperating and making good progress.

These two tenets of the Charlie’s experience were tested over the past year when Golson fell ill with a staph infection in his spine. Stricken in June, Golson has faced a long road of procedures and physical therapy, confining him to a wheelchair. For him, it meant strenuous recovery. For his restaurant, it meant losing its guiding star. “We cussed at each other every day about how to do things, now I wish he was here to cuss at him,” said Pearman, who split managing duties with her father prior to his illness. “Over the past six months, at first it was, ‘Stop drop and roll.’ Now we’re at a point where we can maintain a little easier.” For a family-run business, one which saw the majority of the decision-making split between Golson, son Palmer and Pearman, Golson’s absence was a sudden and tremendous change to overcome. Fortunately, the sharing at Charlie’s doesn’t just happen over entrees.

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LEAN ENSEMBLE THEATER “My brother and I were up and down from here to Charleston and Atlanta for my dad, which put us out of the picture much more than we would normally be at the height of the season,” Pearman said. “Everyone stepped in to fill in where they were needed.” Shouldering part of the load was new chef Josh Castillo, who had already established himself as one of the more creative culinary minds on the island. And it doesn’t hurt that he is one of the few chefs who also dabbles in desserts, something that usually fell to Golson or Pearman. “Finding that fit is usually hard in that aspect,” she said. Patrick Fille, a native of Hilton Head whose parents used to own The Mariner, also proved invaluable at. “He came from the restaurant business growing up,” Pearman said. “He really gets the family business aspect.” Castillo, Fille and the rest of the restaurant’s staff rallied around the family as Golson fought for his health. And the family appreciated the help. “I’ve started to ask more of the staff,” Pearman said. “I’ve finally learned how to delegate more, but it takes a little bit of letting go.” Golson continues his recuperation at NHC HealthCare in Bluffton, waiting for accessibility upgrades to the historic Myrtle Island home he shares with wife Nancy. He can rest easy knowing his restaurant continues to shine.

Good People By David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Blake White

hilton head preparatory school main street theatre 3000 main street, hilton head island Jan. 25-27 & Feb. 1-3 7:30 pm • Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 2 pm matinees

$40 evenings • $35 matinees • $15 students/active military Group and special rates available.

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NONNA LUCIA OPENS IN BLUFFTON

Paul Rabe of Bluffton, who serves up specialty cocktails at The Lucky Rooster Kitchen & Bar on Hilton Head Island and Calhoun Street Tavern in Bluffton, won the grand prize for the second year in a row at the Savannah Food & Wine Festival bartender challenge. His two winning concoctions were Darjeeling 1888 Punch, which won the bourbon category and can be sampled at The Lucky Rooster, and Farrier’s Reward, which won in the tequila category and is available at Calhoun Street Tavern in Old Town Bluffton.

The owners of Nonna Rosa opened their second restaurant in Bluffton at 5 Godfrey Place. The new restaurant, Nonna Lucia, serves Italian dishes with a modern twist. Chef Mariona Carannante of Naples, Italy, attended culinary school in Rome and trained throughout Italy and Europe. Carannante came to the U.S. specifically to work in the restaurant. Carannante’s brother Peppe Gialone is a co-owner and chef. The Bluffton location opens every day at 4 p.m. for dinner.

FARM ANNOUNCES JANUARY WINE DINNER The Farm will host a wine dinner starting at 7 p.m. Jan. 19. The theme is “Resolution Solutions,” and the dinner will include flavorful dishes that will feel decadent but won’t ruin anyone’s commitment to a healthful new year. For reservations, call 843-707-2041 or go to farmbluffton.com.

HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY RELEASES NEW RUM Hilton Head Distillery’s new barrel-aged rum, Two Traditions Dark 23 Rum, is handcrafted using a granulated molasses base and aged in pre-used port wine barrels. The process uses 23 of these barrels, which are made of charred American oak, rich in flavor. The result is a bourbon-esque rum with a delightfully complex palate.

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NEW PIZZERIA OPENING IN REILLEY’S PLAZA MidiCi Pizza will open in the spring at the old Hilton Head Brewing Company location in Reilley’s Plaza. The restaurant will serve authentic and traditional Neapolitan cuisine with natural, fresh ingredients. Acclaimed Italian restauranteurs Peppe Miele and Mario Vollera created the menu and Los Angeles architect Sam Marshall designed the 3,000-square-foot restaurant. For more information, go to myMidiCi.com.

NEW BREAKFAST SPOT OPENS IN RIDGELAND The Cracked Egg will be Ridgeland’s latest breakfast spot, taking over the former Joe Loves Lobster Rolls location at 2915 Okatie Highway. The Cracked Egg’s first location opened in Port Royal in April and a third location is in the works for Beaufort. The menu will include simple breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The Cracked Egg will be open from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

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HILTON HEAD – NORTH END Bella Italia nG

Family-oriented restaurant serving great food at affordable prices. For more than 25 years Bella Italia has been placing lots of emphasis on freshness and quality, including the sauces, the homemade meatballs, fried-daily eggplant, inhouse cut chicken, and more. Pizza and salads are specialties. Large pizzas will feed a family. Delivery available mid-island to the bridge. 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-689-5560, bellaitaliahhi.com

CocoNutz Sportz Bar Ga Open to the public. Imagine your favorite sporting events shown on dual 125” high-definition screens and 18 other TV’s tuned in to every sporting event imaginable. That’s what you will find at CocoNutz. $12 buckets of domestic beer, darts and pool. If you get hungry, we have the “Island’s Best Wings,” 1st place at Wingfest 2017, craft burgers and brews, prime rib. 40 Folly Field Road, Beach & Tennis Resort; 843-842-0043 Crazy Crab Jarvis Creek nG Visit the Crazy Crab and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Highway 278 (near Mile Marker 1); 843-681-502, thecrazycrab.com Gator’z Pizza G Be sure to stop by Gator’z Pizza and order the “Bigly” MEGA Pizza. It’s 400 square inches of pizza perfection! These delicious square pizzas are available for both dine in and take out. Remember that you get more with a square pizza-just to do the math! Pie R Square! 40 Folly Field Road. Beach & Tennis Resort; 843-842-0043 Il Carpaccio nG

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oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. Attractive new additional dining room perfect for group functions. 200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart). 843-342-9949

Munchies nG A true American deli and ice cream shop that only uses Boar's Head meats, cheeses and Nathan's famous all-beef hot dogs. Menu items include paninis, wraps, salads, homemade quiche, soups and more. Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade chocolate candy, fudge, baked goods and premium ice cream. Gluten-free bread/wraps; vegan and vegetarian options. 1407 Main Strret, Main Street Village; 843-785-3354 New York City Pizza nG

An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/ chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. 45 Pembroke Dr. (Festival Centre); 843-689-2229

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Dine indoors or outside on the patio, the Old Fort Pub offers beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and is the only AAA Four Diamond Restaurant on Hilton Head. (Won 11 times!) Enjoy “new south” favorites with influences from around the globe. Try the “Pub and Patio” menu offering smaller portions of Old Fort Pub’s signature entrees. Reservations Recommended. 65 Skull Creek Drive; 843-681-2386, OldFortPub.com

Reilley’s North End Pub nGa

A genuine island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib; reservations required. Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-681-4153, reilleysnorth.com

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The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses time-tested family recipes to produce authentic fried chicken, southern fried pork chops, smoked baby back ribs, seasoned

pulled pork, collard greens, fresh seafood and more. Enjoy all of the sports packages and a happy hour. Live music nightly. Reservations suggested during live music hours, $7 music charge per person. 46 Old Wild Horse Rd; 843-681-7829, rubylees.com

Street Meet: The American Tavern nGa “Sidewalk Sandwiches from America’s Favorite Street Corners™” Street Meet specializes in homemade versions of regional American bar food. Voted: People’s Choice Awards Best Bar 2015, Island’s Best Hot Dog. Best Wings, Best Fish & Chips, Homemade Soups, Salads with Fresh Local Produce, Vegetarian Menu, Seafood. Port Royal Plaza, 843-842-2570, streetmeethhi.com HILTON HEAD – MID-ISLAND Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar G

Operated by the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort family. Chef de Cuisine Sean Carroll introduces an updated summer menu using seasonal ingredients with a strong emphasis on seafood while paying homage to Alexander’s original favorites. Dinner is available from 5–10pm seven days a week. 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-4999, alexandersrestaurant.com

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers & Pizza nG

Located inside the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse, Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, grilled pizzas, homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and falloff-the-bone ribs. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seasonal live entertainment. Big screen TVs and outdoor seating make Big Jim’s the perfect spot to watch sports. Take-out and catering available. 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes) 855-878-1966, palmettodunes.com/big-jims

Bistro 17 nG

Excellent French bistro-style food. Indoors, the intimate restaurant boasts crisp white tablecloths, a huge wooden wine rack, and an overall cozy atmosphere. The spacious outdoor patio directly overlooks Shelter Cove Harbour. Fresh seafood is delivered six days a week. A children’s menu and reservations are available. Dog-friendly 17-D Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Marina) 843-785-5517, bistro17hhi.com

Fishcamp on Broad Creek nGa

Fishcamp’s menu consists of mainly seafood and American cuisine, including steak and lobster. The main attraction is the outdoor bar and open patio. The restaurant is family friendly, and offers bocce, corn hole and a children’s menu. The history of the fish camp is legendary, and the venue embodies the rich Native Islander culture of Hilton Head Island. Pet-friendly outdoor pavilion. 11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina) 843-842-2267, fishcamphhi.com

Flora’s Italian Cafe G Family-owned by a dynamic European couple and their son. The husband is a renowned chef, having cooked for several heads of state, while the wife is an excellent pastry chef. Wide selection of appetizers, tempting entrées include pastas, seafood, chops and veal, and wonderful homemade desserts. Selection of wines from California, Italy & Australia. Reservations recommended. 841 Wlm Hilton Pkwy. (Near entrance to Palmetto Dunes ) 843-842-8200, florasitaliancafe.com Alfred’s Restaurant G

Longtime island chef Alfred Kettering learned to prepare classical European cuisine at the Rhein School of Culinary Arts in Germany and some of the best hotels in Switzerland and Holland. His cuisine combines many appealing elements of classic Continental and authentic German cuisine. Tempting seafood and meat entrées, plus hot and cold appetizers, soups and salads. Casually elegant seating, plus a chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen. Reservations recommended. Plantation Center (Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes) 843-341-3117, www.alfredshiltonhead.com

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ELA’S Blu Water Grille n G

Fresh catch seafood and prime cut steaks of the highest quality, artfully prepared by their team of culinary experts, compliment the extensive boutique wine selection. Overlooking Shelter Cove marina and Broad Creek, ELA’S offers the island’s best water views. A casual intimate interior, wrap around patio, and nightly entertainment provide the perfect dining experience or location to host events & private parties. Reservations recommended. 1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove) 843-785-3030, elasgrille.com

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Old Oyster Factory Ga Panoramic marsh and water views. Specializing in fresh seafood and some of the best steaks on Hilton Head. Recently recommended in “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s “Award of Excellence” for the wine list and knowledge of wine. Children’s menu available. Casual dress. Reservations accepted. 101 Marshland Rd. 843-681-6040, OldOysterFactory.com

Up the Creek Pub & Grill nGa Located on Broad Creek with a great view of the marina, boats & Broad Creek. This popular lowcountry hideaway offers casual waterfront dining on their decks. Known for smoked wings, hush puppies, house specialty buffalo chicken dip, beer selection and the best burgers on the Island. Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome. 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina) 843-681-3625, upthecreekpubandgrill.com

Island Bagel & Deli gn The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch daily. S. Island Square, 843-686-3353, hiltonheadbreakfast.com

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San Miguel’s nG San Miguel’s is located directly on the harbour at Shelter Cove and provides islanders and visitors with good food and fun. Extensive California/Mexican menu. Try San Miguel’s Fish Tacos. The staff is especially proud of the fajitas and chimichangas. The Especiales de la Casa are popular favorites. Lunch and dinner served 7 days a week. Casual dress. 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour) 843-842-4555, sanmiguels.com

Have breakfast or lunch inside or outdoors in this bakery/ café. Broad range of crepes, omelets, breads, baguette and grilled panini sandwiches, salads, soups, quiches and lots of wonderful pastries. The restaurant prides itself in the production of some of the finest bakery products in the region by using traditional French recipes, baking methods and imported French ingredients. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120; 843-342-5420, frenchbakeryhiltonhead.com

The owners of Wren Bistro in Beaufort opened Jane Bistro & Bar, serving classic bistro fare with Lowcountry influences. Favorites include the jumbo lump crab cakes, toasted pecan cranberry chicken salad, crispy flounder and petit filet mignon with pommes frites. There is spacious outdoor patio seating and a Kids Menu with healthful selections. Open 7 days a week. 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109 (Shelter Cove Towne Centre) 843 686-5696, janehhi.com

Mediterranean Harbour Bar & Grill nGa

Simon Mikhael has brought Lebanese cuisine to Hilton Head. For those unfamiliar with Lebanese cuisine, most dishes are grilled or baked and use ingredients like lemon, garlic, parsley, olive oil and spices. Enjoy their indoor and outdoor seating with a full service bar. Open daily and serving lunch. Shelter Cove Harbour, 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com

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Bunruan Suphata (Ruan), a native of Thailand, cooks authentic Thai fare based upon the cuisine of central Thailand. It ranges from curries to seafood to duck. Everything is prepared from scratch. Portions are generous. Lunch (informal) is served Monday-Saturday, and dinner (complete with white tablecloths) seven days a week. A children’s menu, take-out and dinner reservations are available. 811 Wlm Hilton Pkwy. 843-785-8575, myruanthai.com

Santa Fe Cafe nG Enjoy casually elegant dining in a longtime (20-plus years) island favorite that captures the spirit of New Mexico. Signature items include Parmesan Chipotle Grouper (written up in Tennis magazine), 24-ounce bone-in ribeye steaks, fajitas made with filet mignon, and Painted Desert Soup. Only authentic New Mexican chilies are used. 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-7853838, santafecafeofhiltonhead.com Sea Grass Grille nG

American and Lowcountry Continental cuisine. Chef Chad, a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America of Hyde Park, New York, brings 38 years of hands-on culinary expertise. More than 50 wines by the glass. Won Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2012, 2013. Kids menu. Reservations accepted. 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-9990, seagrassgrille.com

Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café nG

Excellent Tex-Mex and American fare is their specialty. Enjoy the all-you-can-eat crab legs, sizzling fajitas, & delicious margaritas. Kids menu available. Casual dress. Reservations & large parties welcome. Private dining/event area. Live entertainment (seasonally) on the covered patio; Delicious wings, fajitas and to-go party package menu available. 69 Pope Avenue; 843-785-7700, auntchiladashhi.com

British Open Pub n G a Family friendly pub style restaurants featuring authentic English food with additional American favorites and certified Angus beef. Try the signature fish and chips along with other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, lobster pot pie and bangers and mash. Casual dress. Village at Wexford; 843-686-6736 thebritishopenpub.com Carolina Crab Company nG

Boasting water views, C3 prides themselves on great, fresh seafood at an affordable price in a family-friendly atmosphere. The menu offers an array of seafood; from light & healthy peel-n-eat shrimp, to giant Po Boys, burgers, Maine lobster and crab legs. Pet-friendly outside bar and patio. 86 Helmsman Way; 843-842-2016, carolinacrabco.com

ChowDaddy’s nG Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available. 14b Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head (off of Pope Ave); 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com

Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse G A unique, all-you-can eat “Churrascaria.” Enjoy a full salad bar with over 30 items, six Brazilian hot dishes and a “parade” of 16 USDA Prime cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and pork carved at your table by their gauchos. Featuring a full bar, an eclectic wine list and their famous Brazilian drink “caipirinha.” Beautifully decorated restaurant featuring Chihuly lighting. 1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com CQ’s Restaurant nG SInce 1973 CQ’s combines fine dining, an intimate atmosphere and a touch of Hilton Head history. Signature dishes inspired by the abundant varieties of fresh seafood, beef and game. Craft your own unique menu at The Chef’s Table (by special arrangement). The “Bistro” menu offers smaller portions of CQ’s signature entrees. Children’s menus and take-out are available. 140 Lighthouse Road; 843-671-2779, CQsRestaurant.com Crane’s Tavern Steakhouse & Seafood G A great destination for steak and seafood lovers, serving cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including their Famous Prime Rib. Excellent selection of fresh fish, seafood and pasta dishes. Recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Award of Excellence. Everything, from dressings to dessert, that can be is homemade. Reservations appreciated. 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle); 843-341-2333, cranestavern.com Crazy Crab Harbour Town nG Visit either Crazy Crab location and enjoy genuine service and fresh seafood; a Hilton Head tradition for over 30 years! Menus feature crab clusters, local oysters, seafood “your way,” king crab, fresh local shrimp and more. Dine among beautiful, waterfront sunsets at Jarvis Creek, or in the heart of Sea Pines at Harbour Town. Large parties welcome. Children’s menu available. Harbour Town: In the Sea Pines Resort; 843-363-2722, thecrazycrab.com Dough Boys Pizza nG

Offering various house made crusts: traditional hand tossed, thin crust and thick Sicilian. The Create-Your-Own-Chopped Salad has over 40 different items to choose from. Specialty subs include a Philly cheesesteak that makes Pat & Geno jealous, a secret recipe meatball sub, all served on Amoroso rolls. Dine In, Takeout and Island Wide Delivery. Beer and wine. 1 New Orleans Rd. 843-686-2697, DoughBoysHHI.com

Captain Woody’s n G a Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. Hilton Head: 6 Target Rd (off of Palmetto Bay Rd) (843) 785-2400

Charbar Co. n G

Voted Top 16 Burgers in the World at the World Burger Championship. Pick a bread, a protein, veggies, and toppings and Charbar will whip up a custom-built burger that will blow your mind. Voted Hilton Head’s “Best Burger” Burgers & Brew Festival 2012-2016 and Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice “Favorite Burger” 2013-2016. Find sandwiches, salads and drink specials daily. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213 (Park Plaza) 843-785-CHAR (2427), charbar.com

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FISH Seafood & Raw Bar G FISH Seafood & Raw Bar places a premium on sourcing delicious seafood from local sources and lightly preparing it with a deep respect for regional foodways and Lowcountry culinary history. Their courteous and knowledgeable staff can guide you on a journey of inspired seafood dishes in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. Live entertainment at the FISH Bowl music venue. 1 N Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza); 843-342-3474, gofishhhi.com Flatbread Grill & Bar nG

Upscale, casual dining. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, hardy flatbread sandwiches and a great selection of entrées. Dough and sauces are freshly made on the premises. Local produce is used as available. 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center); 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi.com

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Frosty Frog Cafe & Pizza nGa

Dine inside or out on the large patio w/retractable roof & live acoustic music nightly. Enjoy daiquiris, wine, beer & a full liquor bar; an extensive menu includes burgers, crabcakes, salads, wraps, pizza, calzones, crab legs, shrimp, extensive glutenfree options & a kids menu. As Frosty says “Life may not be a party...but we sure act like it.” They offer – NTN TRIVIA. Coligny Plaza; 843-686-FROG (3764), frostyfrog.com

Hilton Head Diner gnGa One of the island’s only 24-hour restaurants. Modern diner in the tradition of the Northeast, boasting one of Hilton Head’s most extensive menus. All the baking is done on the premises. Beer, wine and mixed drinks are available. Hilton Head Diner serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Children’s menu and carry-out available. Hwy 278 at Yacht Cove Drive; 843-686-2400, hiltonheaddiner.com

Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte G Don’t let the French name intimidate you; think of a fun, irreverent friend who happens to be a fabulous chef. Open since 1982, Charlie’s, an island favorite among locals and tourists alike, writes its menu daily based on the freshest seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. An extensive wine list specializes in California cabs, Oregon pinot noir, Rhone Valley & Bordeaux. 8 New Orleans Road; 843-785-9277, charliesgreenstar.com

Darren Clarke's Tavern n G

If you like golf, good food and an Irish pub atmosphere, this is the place for you. Professional golfer Darren Clarke, a native of Northern Ireland, opened his first restaurant on Hilton Head Island. The Irish influence can be seen throughout the interior and menu of Darren Clarke’s Tavern. 8 Executive Park Rd.; 843-341-3002, darrenclarkestavern.com

Holy Tequila n G Voted Hilton Head’s Best Mexican and featured as the Top 6 Mexican Restaurants in South Carolina for 2016. Holy Tequila offers modern Mexican cuisine and features an open kitchen, indoor/outdoor open air seating, and a tequila tasting room. The menu features gourmet tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads and small plates. 33 Office Park Rd, Suite 228 (Park Plaza) 843-681-TACO (8226), holytequila.com

It’s Greek To Me n G a

Enjoy the unique taste of genuine Greek cuisine, from gyros to fried calamari to souvlaki to baklava for dessert in one of their cozy dining rooms or expanded patio. Food is prepared with authentic Greek recipes using only the best ingredients and equipment, including the only gyro machines on the island. Greek beer and ouzo. Reservations accepted. 11 Lagoon Rd., 843-842-4033, itsgreektomehhi.com

Local Pie n G Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made in-house. Large screen TV’s, a sprawling 800-foot deck with a bar and bike parking. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome. 55 New Orleans Road; 843-842-PIES, localpie.com

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Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill n Ga Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is very much of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner. 70 Pope Avenue; 843-686-5959, hincheys.com Hinoki Restaurant & Sushi Bar nG

Hinoki serves traditional Japanese dishes such as grilled fish, chicken and steak, sukiyaki, a variety of noodle dishes, tempura, and many daily specials, plus sushi and sashimi. More than 20 entrées. Reservations are recommended for dinner. 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), 843-7859800, hinokihhi.com

Jump & Phil’s Bar & Grill nGa

Opened in 1994, the Jump & Phil’s tradition continues as long time Jump & Phil’s bartender Lawrence Powell and wife Lauren have taken over the restaurant. Offering pub fare, fresh seafood, she–crab soup, grouper bites, chicken and dumplings and awesome burgers. All desserts are made in house from key lime pie to maple pecan muffins. Family owned. 7B Greenwood Dr.; 843-785-9070, jumpandphilshhi.com

Kenny B’s Cajun/Creole Seafood gnG} “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and

Ombra Cucina Italiana G

Chef Michael Cirafesi proudly promotes the foods & wines of Italy. He prepares all pastas, homemade gnocchi, desserts and breads daily as well as a variety of fish, veal, beef and game additions using only natural & fresh ingredients imported from Italy. An extensive wine list. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. Peanut Free. 1000 Wlm Hilton Pkwy, G-2 (Village at Wexford); 843-842-5505, ombrahhi.com

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authentic gumbos. Kenny B’s is home of the Island’s best po’ boys and fried seafood. Enjoy blackened shrimp, chicken and catch of the day. Kenny B’s offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. 70-A Pope Ave. 843-785-3315

Michael Anthony’s G

Family owned and operated since 2002, Michael Anthony’s offers upscale classic Italian fine dining featuring innovative preparations and farm fresh ingredients. Acknowledged by Open Table as one of the Top 50 Italian Restaurants in the country. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday from 5:15pm. Reservations suggested. 37 New Orleans Rd (Orleans Plaza) 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.com

New York City Pizza nG

An upscale Italian pizzeria featuring authentic New York pies, homemade Italian entrees, and a full bar. NYCP offers three kinds of pizza crust: NY Style (thin), Pan, and Sicilian, and a variety of Italian dishes, appetizers, subs, calzones, and veal/chicken entrees. Kid’s menu. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week with dine-in, takeout, delivery and catering. Daily happy hour. 81 Pope Ave. (Heritage Plaza); 843-842-2227

Nick’s Steak & Seafood G

including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a children’s menu. Prices are very reasonable. Nick’s also offers dining specials every day and complete bar service. Take-out is available. Reservations accepted. Large parties are welcome. 9 Park Lane; 843-686-2920, nickssteakandseafood.com

Palmetto Bay Sun Rise Café gn Great breakfast fare starting before the sun rises, from 6 a.m. Now expanded seating on veranda, with clear roll-down walls available in the event of cold or inclement weather. Both breakfast and lunch items are available continuously. The cafe specializes in to-go lunches for charter boats, the beach or any other occasion. Open seven days a week. Palmetto Bay Marina; 843-686-3232, palmettobaysunrisecafe.com Phillys Cafe & Deli n Locally owned and operated for more than 25 years, Phillys is a favorite lunchtime spot for locals and visitors. Phillys’ motto is “Best sandwiches on the island...Period!” Custom sandwiches with bread baked fresh daily. The pita wraps and salads are both imaginative and healthconscious. Dine in or take out. 55 New Orleans Rd.; 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com

The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers something for everyone

Red Fish n G

Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room for large parties. Serving lunch and dinner. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Private dining room. Ample parking available. 8 Archer Road; 843-686-3388, www.redfishofhiltonhead.com

Rockfish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

G a Rockfish Seafood and Steaks at Bomboras is a unique family seafood restaurant and bar that is located right near the beach. Offering fresh and local lowcounty ingredients paired with craft beers and wines. A chill indoor/ outdoor social dinning experience! Kids menu. Lunches to Go for the beach are a specialty. At the bar, beer is poured from the bottom up with chill disc built into the bar. 5 Lagoon Road; 843-689-2662, rockfishhhi.com

Reilley’s Grill & Bar nGa An island institution, Reilley’s has been serving up steaks, seafood, pasta & sandwiches for more than 35 years. Reilley’s serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, and Sunday brunch. The bar remains open until 2a.m. Specials include Monday Night Lobster and Friday and Saturday Prime Rib (reservations required). Kids eat free Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza); 843-842-4414; reilleyshiltonhead.com Ruby Lee’s South End n G }

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The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses time-tested family recipes to produce authentic fried chicken, southern fried pork chops, smoked baby back ribs, seasoned pulled pork, collard greens, fresh seafood and more. Enjoy all of the sports packages. Live music nightly. Reservations suggested during live music hours, $7 music charge per person. 19 Dunnagan’s Alley; 843-785-7825, rubylees.com

Sea Shack nG Sea Shack serves up one of the island’s most extensive menus of seafood served lots of ways, including grilled, blackened, fried, & more. Very reasonable prices. Family friendly. Take-out, kids menu available. Separate checks are no problem. Sea Shack was voted one of "South Carolina’s best seafood spots" by both Coastal Living magazine and Southern Living. Open Mon.–Sat. for lunch & dinner. 6 Executive Park (off Pope Ave); 843-785-2464, seashackhhi.com

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Salty Dog Cafe nG One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327, saltydog.com

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Skillets Café & Grill g n G All-day southern fare & seafood. For breakfast, there’s eggs, waffles, crepes, Benedicts & signature skillets. Lunch features salad bar, soups, Po’Boys, shrimp BLT, crab cakes & more. Dinner includes seafood platters, baked grouper, fried chicken, steaks, Duroc BBQ ribs, Lowcountry boil, shrimp & grits, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, & black-eyed peas. Pet-friendly porches; full bar; gluten-free options; kids’ menus; take-out. Open daily. 1 N. Forest Beach Dr., Unit J, (Coligny Plaza) 843.785.3131, skilletscafe.com Southern Coney gn

The sign reads “Best Pancakes Ever.” Super pancakes and other made-from-scratch breakfast favorites, delicious traditional hot dogs and sauce “imported” from Michigan and other tempting lunch fare. Try the house-made roast beef sandwich, turkey, ham and more. Soups and salads also available. Featuring Charleston Coffee Roasters coffee. Take-out, kids menu and catering available. 70-J Pope Ave. (Circle Center), 843-689-2447

Stack’s Pancakes & More g n G

Family owned and operated, Stack’s serves a full breakfast and lunch, 7 days a week. Including: pancakes, waffles, house-made fruit sauces, eggs, homemade crepes, and Stacks Original Crème Brûlée French Toast, shrimp & grits, eggs benedict, crab benedict with lump crab, shrimp omelet topped with lobster cream sauce. Kid’s menu, Gluten free items and takeout orders. 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278; 843-341-3347

Stellini G

Family owned and operated since 1989! Guests dine in either the main dining room or Carolina room. Stellini features many of the most popular Italian appetizers and entrees from NY & Northern NJ. Delicious pasta, poultry, veal, seafood, beef and lamb all expertly prepared, as well as nightly Chef Specials. Daily selection of homemade desserts, extensive and reasonable wine list. Gluten Free & Children’s Menu available. Reservations suggested. 15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-785-7006, stellinihhi.com

The Studio G Dine while enjoying watching artists painting in the elegant studio. The menu is inspired by American and global cuisines and uses the finest regional, natural and organic ingredients. Chef Colella has expanded the gluten-free vegetarian and vegan menu offerings. Reservations are recommended and walk-ins are welcome. 20 Executive Park Road; 843785-6000, studiodining.com Thai Ocean nG Thai Ocean serves traditional Thai dishes including Tom Yum Soup, Thai Basil, Mussaman Curry, Pad Thai and Drunken Noodle Soup. Dine inside their tastefully decorated restaurant or enjoy a more casual experience outside on their deck. Open for Lunch and dinner daily. Kids Menu is available with both Thai and traditonal items. 2 N. Forest Beach Dr., (Beach Market Plaza); 843-715-8956 Truffles nG Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups, delicious sandwiches, and garden salads. Specialties include glazed grouper, mango salmon, crab cakes, chipotle chicken, meatloaf and fried shrimp. Call for Priority Seating. Catering and carry-out available. Full cocktail bar. 7 days a week from 11:00am. Sea Pines Center; 843-671-6136, trufflescafe.com Watusi Cafe & Marketplace gnG Watusi is your family owned café serving gourmet coffee, fresh fruit smoothies, made to order all day breakfast and lunch. They strive to select the finest provisions and source quality fresh products from local SC farmers. They provide an atmosphere of comfort and enjoyment for all and welcome their guests to visit their Marketplace for unique gift ideas. Dine indoors or outside on their patio. 71 Pope Avenue. 843-686-5200, IslandWatusi.co 156 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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BLUFFTON Amigos, Bluffton nG Authentic Mexican taqueria, serving delicious food “inspired by Mexican cuisine from the Gulf Coast of Baja, Mexico, to the beautiful seaside community of Santa Barbara, California.” Owner, Andrew Farbman created Amigos’ famous BBQ Chicken Salad. Amigos uses the finest ingredients possible. Amigos’ salsa bar features a variety of salsas from carefully selected fresh chilies. Amigos is open for lunch and dinner. Full bar. Carry-out is available. Awarded Bluffton’s Favorite Burrito and Taco – Hilton Head Monthly’s Reader’s Choice Awards. 133 Belfair Town Village; 843-815-8226 British Open Pub nGa Attractive pub-style restaurant featuring authentic English food, lots of golf and British photos, art and memorabilia on the walls and elsewhere. Excellent signature fish and chips. Lots of other British fare, including shepherd’s pie, steak and mushroom pie, and bangers and mash. Also wide selection of American appetizers and entrées. Serving only Licensed Certified Angus Beef. Serving lunch and dinner every day. Sheridan Park; 843-815-6736, britishopenpub.net ChowDaddy’s nG Chow Daddy’s offers a wide variety of unique menu items focusing on buns, bowls, and tacos and great libations. Enjoy avocado toast with a kale and quinoa salad or you can dive in to the pork sliders, a house ground rib eye burger, or their famous smoked fried chicken. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Call for Priority Seating Take out available as well. 15 Towne Fr. Belfarir Towne Village; 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com

28 Shelter Cove Ln. #120 | Hilton Head | 843.342.5420 Check out our website for full menu: FrenchBakeryHiltonHead.com

Agave Side Bar nG

A fun laid-back Southwest Tex-Mex Patrón margarita and taco bar specializing in authentic tacos and smooth margaritas. Happy Hour daily 4-6pm, Taco Tuesdays. Indoor & Outdoor seating. 13 State of Mind St. 843-757-9190

Captain Woody’s n G a Enjoy “Fresh Seafood, Cold Beer & Great Happy Hour & Still A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years!” They have dining inside and outside on the patio, with friendly owners and staff which adds up to a great place to eat. A big outdoor deck bar featurs beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Captain Woody’s serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, great signature sandwiches, award winning soups and salads all at affordable prices. 17 State of Mind St. (in the Calhoun Street Promenade); 843-757-6222

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Cinco Mexican Grill nG

The extensive lunch and dinner menus offer authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch using both traditional and modern recipes very popular with families, couples and large groups. Among the most popular dishes are the Cinco Bowl, Piña Fajitas, Carnitas, Enchiladas, Chimichangas, Flautas and for dessert, flan and other desserts. The full bar offers mixed drinks, beer, wine-by –the-glass and a high end tequila list, including Mescal. The spacious, beautifully decorated dining rooms feature dramatic artwork, warm terra cotta colors and soft lighting. 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D (Berkeley Place) 843-815-2233, cincomexgrill.com

Claude & Uli’s Bistro and Lounge nG European-trained Chef Claude and Uli, a native of Normandie, France, has cooked in some of the world’s best kitchens, including Maxim’s in Paris, the Connaught (Chef Saucier) in London, and Ernie’s in San Francisco. Culinary school graduate Uli orchestrates matters in the dining room, welcomes guests and makes them feel very much at home. Affordably priced. 1533 Fording Island Rd. (Moss Creek Village), 843-837-3336, claudebistro.com

The Speedy Gonzales lunch special 2 Meat Tacos + Non-alcoholic Beverage $7.99 Monday-Friday 11am-3pm Excludes seafood tacos. Not valid with any other promotion, discount or delivery.

now serving taco salads & empanadas 13 State of Mind St. Promenade, Bluffton 843.757.9190 Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm Fri. & Sat.11am-10pm Sun. Noon-8pm

El Nuevo Vallarta nG El Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Bar & Grill serves up fresh Mexican fare for lunch and dinner. Enjoy pork carnitas, fish tacos, quesadillas and sizzling fajitas or their Stuffed Mojarra Fish. A tasty breakfast is served on the weekends. The spacious, open dining room with over 300-seat capacity, is a great venue for special occasions and large enough to accommodate large parties and there is also a private dining room. 16 Kitties Landing Road; 843-706-9338, elnuevovallartabluffton.com Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill nGa Hinchey’s has much in common with a sports bar, but is verymuch of a restaurant, too. It is casual, with beach-goers invited to stop by for lunch, or for drinks or dinner. Dine inside or out. Open seven days a week. 104 Buckwalter Place; 843-836-5959 hincheys.com The Original 46 Gastropub G An upscale pub food and an extensive bar that showcases craft beers and more than 130 bourbons. Start with one of the many shared plates, the deviled eggs and pimiento cheese toast points are two favorites. Pub favorites include fish and chips, "lobstah" mac and their burgers. Enjoy seasonal offerings along with their signature dishes. Open for dinner Mon – Sat starting at 4. Offering happy hour and early bird dining. 68 Bluffton Rd.; 843-757-4646 Island Bagel & Deli g n

The only real New York style boiled bagels made from scratch daily on the island. Choose from 16 flavors of bagels, 12 flavors of home-made cream cheese and a variety of fresh baked pastries and breakfast sandwiches. For lunch try the specialty hoagies or your favorite deli classic sandwiches and salads. Catering available and call-ins welcome. Breakfast and lunch. Sheridan Park, Bluffton; 843-815-5300 hiltonheadbreakfast.com

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FARM Bluffton n G Inspired by the seasonal bounty of Lowcountry produce, FARM bases the menu on locally sourced and homegrown veggies, thoughtfully raised meats, and “cultural traditions from around the world.” The menu changes at least weekly, depending on what’s in season, and they are able to accommodate gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. Reservations recommended. 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com

Red Fish nG

Red Fish restaurant's second location in Bluffton which is the “Same, but different” from the Hilton Head location. Specializing in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks, diners may choose from a large selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room. Serves dinner nightly. Multi-course early dining specials from 5–5:45 p.m.. Ample parking available. 832 Bruin Rd.; 843-837-3388; redfishofbluffton.com

Truffles nG Casual cafe featuring the “freshest and finest of everything!” Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and fresh garden salads. Truffles also has excellent desserts, and offers a full bar and fine wines by the glass or by the bottle to complement your dinner. Covered patio. Lunch, dinner seven days a week. Full cocktail bar. Serving Lunch and Dinner daily from 11 a.m. Happy hour is everyday from 4-6. Belfair Towne Village; 843-815-5551, trufflescafe.com Twisted European Bakery gn Stephanie Pisano and Chris Veneris opened Twisted European Bakery in late September 2016 in Old Town Bluffton. This traditional old world style bakery specializes in all types of European pastries, all made by hand on the premises. Birthday cakes, small catering for bridal, family and office events. 1253 May River Road; 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com

Local Pie n G Chefs Lee Lucier, Jack McNulty and partner JR Richardson are oven-fired pizza aficionados. The custom pizza ovens are designed to make pizzas with thin, crisp, crusts - Neapolitan-style pizza using ‘double 00’ flour. Observe the art of hearth cooking with the open kitchen. Their duck prosciutto, bacon, sausages, as well as fresh-water mozzarella are all made in-house. L unch, happy hour, dinner and late night. Promanade, 843837-PIES (7437), www.localpie.com The Pearl Kitchen + Bar n G

A refreshing new approach to dining - focused on a complete sensory experience offering fresh, “clean-eating,” contemporary food preparations utilizing the best fresh catch seafood, certified steaks and local produce available. Outdoor dining available on the front patio - perfect for people watching. Open for sunday brunch, lunch and dinner. Private 2nd floor dining space available for parties and special events. Reservations highly recommended. 55 Calhoun Street; 843-757-5511

Twisted Cork n G

Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Open Monday-Saturday, 5pm.A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle.11 Palmetto Bay Road # 102 (next to Staples) 843-802-0510

Contemporary Italian Cuisine by Award-Winning Chef Michael Cirafesi

Best Italian 2017

Favorite Chef Hilton Head 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017 Best Italian Hilton Head 2017 Favorite Place for a Date 2016

››Last call

TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT

We need a strong mayor system to manage regional growth

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Marc Frey – media entrepreneur mfrey@freymedia.com

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ilton Head Island and Bluffton started as small towns and the “weak mayor” system seemed sufficient. Since then, however, both have experienced major growth and a “strong mayor” system might serve us better. There are challenges and advantages with each system. Let’s focus on the council-manager system in place across the Lowcountry. The biggest advantage is the lack of partisanship, which should not be undervalued. The professional town manager can make decisions without the political calculation of elected officials. But this benefit often comes at the cost of dynamic leadership with the “mayor effectively reduced…to the role of cheerleader and external promoter of his city’s image and interests.” It is hard to tell who is in charge when an unelected manager has more power than the elected mayor. A fully paid mayor with executive powers could execute real long-term planning better than a rotating town council that has to agree via majority vote on all matters. In a strong mayor system, we the people become the shareholders, and we elect our CEO for the town. If he or she does a good job, we extend the contract through re-election. It is pure and proven. In our current system, we have a mayor who does not get fully paid, depends on town council and executes through the town manager, which is not as efficient. No major corporation or large notfor-profit organization is run like that. The most notable example of a strong mayor in our region is former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley who, during more than 40 years, was re-elected 10 times. He transformed a sleepy run-down port city into a world-class business, cultural and tourist hub. I do not think that Charleston would have the same linear and consistent re-development if they did not have a strong, elected and fully paid and engaged leader at the helm. If our towns had visionary leadership with the ability to not only conceive but execute a

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plan, maybe we could make the most out of the opportunities that lie ahead of us. The two most pressing issues we face on Hilton Head are: Lack of affordable housing and the bridge bottleneck (see our stories from September 2017 on hiltonheadmonthly.com). For neither of these challenges is there a tangible solution in place. The list of missed opportunities are many and, depending on who you talk to, might include developing more of a high-end, three-season tourism industry instead of depending on timeshare and summer tourists, a conference and arts center, and better priorities for the town’s land acquisition program. The town has purchased 145 parcels of land totaling 1,308 acres for a total expenditure of $171.8 million. For Bluffton, my personal wish list would have included keeping more of the rural esthetic by adopting some of the same building code as on the island and declaring the town center off limits for national chains— as Austin, Texas did so brilliantly. As we look to the future, a coordinated plan for the entire corridor —which includes Hardeeville— should become a priority since the entire region will continue to burst out of its seeds. Our towns will need to collaborate more and more as the region grows and are best poised to do so if they have focused leadership in place. You can’t make a Lowcountry boil without the right pot. And you can’t expect local governments to be responsive and strategic without the right tools either. Do Hilton Head and Bluffton have the right tools? It’s up to the citizens, our loyal readers, to decide. *This article was co-authored with Emily McLeod-Sulkes, who holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and currently works in strategic planning for Frey Media.

Editor’s note: This opinion piece is not meant as a critique on the persons holding office or working in government. It is a reflection on how certain government forms can have an influence on a town’s development. 160 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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