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THE VERY WORD “VOLUNTEER” BELIES THE IDEA OF GETTING PAID FOR THE WORK. VOLUNTEERS ARE, AFTER ALL, THOSE WHO PERFORM A SERVICE WILLINGLY AND WITHOUT PAY. THEY TAKE LIVING GENEROUSLY TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

• To provide opportunities for professional growth, to maximize volunteer contributions to the community and to keep attuned to new opportunities and resources available within the field.

• To serve as an advocate, seeking to raise the level of public understanding and participation in the volunteer movement.

• To uphold volunteer administration as a profession by promoting a

But there are those, working in either the for-profit or nonprofit sectors,

high standard of ethics.

who make their living by recruiting, training, scheduling and managing

• To encourage the proper utilization and recognition of volunteer skills

volunteers. As you might imagine, this work has its challenges. And

and services and to enhance the role and dignity of the volunteer.

yet volunteers are the lifeblood of many charitable endeavors and are

• To provide members with opportunities to share and exchange

worth their weight in gold to the communities they serve. Therefore, a

knowledge and experiences in the creative use of volunteer service.

career in volunteerism can be very rewarding and important work.

VOLUNTEER

Significant progress has been made in the establishment of this local chapter, now known as SoLo SCAVA (Southern Lowcountry

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SCAVA). This new chapter will serve Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and Colleton counties. A leadership board has been formed; a meeting and program schedule has been established.

It is this programming which will ensure that

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has long worked to

the membership meetings are meaningful and impactful. Starting in

strengthen the capacity of nonprofits to do their work. In an effort to

2018, members will pay an annual $35 membership fee, which will

build volunteer capacity, and to help bolster the usage of Lowcountry

help to provide a web portal, a Constant Contact account to manage

Volunteer Connections (a free local database of volunteer opportunities

membership, an annual member conference, and local trainings,

on our website that can be accessed by those wishing to volunteer),

webinars, and workshops.

A fund has been established at the Community

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has long worked to strengthen the capacity of nonprofits to do their work.

Foundation, through a grant from the Community Foundation, to ensure that the fledgling organization gets off to a good start. The successful launch meeting was held on September 21, 2017 and attracted 35 participants.

our program staff has established a local chapter of SCAVA, the South

For more information, contact Kevin Smith here at the Community

Carolina Association for Volunteer Administration. SCAVA’s mission

Foundation (843-681-9100), or the SoLo SCAVA Chair Shannon McLure

is to educate, inspire and support leaders in volunteer resource

at 843-815-1570.

management and to promote and elevate the profession. The goals of the group are:

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• To provide a local forum for the expression of common concerns

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and sharing of experiences regarding the use of volunteers in the

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• Island Getaway offers a largescale media marketing plan that relies on regional, national and international publications, as well as an unprecedented Internet marketing strategy. At Island Getaway’s award winning website (islandgetaway.com), guests can book online and review each property with multiple photos and detailed descriptions. islandgetaway. com has attained top ranking on all major search engines including Google, Yahoo and MSN/Bing.

• The combination of the highest occupancy and lowest commissions on the Island gives Island Getaway’s property owners the highest year-end net income. This becomes evident when an owner is not required to provide complimentary nights to the rental agency, pay a marketing fee, provide tennis privileges, or support the rental agency’s housekeeping department.

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• Island Getaway works closely with the Island’s top real estate professionals providing them with invaluable information regarding the rental market on Hilton Head Island. Island Getaway provides realistic rental projections based on actual figures that will assist in purchasing the right property. From market trends to providing feedback from our extensive database, Island Getaway will provide the best overall return on investment.

• Island Getaway’s flexible management agreements are tailored to the specific needs and interests of their property owners. Negotiable commission rates and no restrictions on the amount of owner use of their property creates a successful working relationship and peace of mind for owners.

• Detailed monthly online statements, newsletters and Owner Link keep property owners up to date on their property and income. Property owners are always kept abreast of issues on Hilton Head that are relative to their investments.

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NOVEMBER FEATURES 32 n PUERTO RICO Fellow islanders need help 34 n DREAMING BIG DACA in the Lowcountry 38 n GUN SAFETY Tips from local law enforcement 46 n YOUTH IN POLITICS Teen on the campaign trail

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 n CONTACT US 20 n AT THE HELM 20 n ABOUT THE COVER 26 n OPINION 28 n NEWS 30 n PET OF THE MONTH 32 n VIBE

62 n DEVELOPING DAUFUSKIE 44 n PEOPLE Affordable housing to come 64 n TIME OUT How to banish distractions 85 n LOWCOUNTRY LUXURY High-end local living 100 n HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE High-end local living

109 n BUILD THAT: PROFILES High-end local living

54 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 56 n BUSINESS 66 n ON THE MOVE 70 n ARTS & CULTURE 114 n HOME 126 n REAL ESTATE

126 n SETTING THE STAGE Stagers help your home sell

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Dear Reader, In the Lowcountry, we all live surrounded by luxury. It’s everywhere, as ever-present as the tides and the marsh grass.

It’s in the sleek lines of a multi-million dollar yacht docked at one of our marinas. It’s in the solid metallic clink of a well-aimed tee shot down crisply manicured greens on a world-class golf course.

It’s in the throaty purr of a sports car winding down live oak-lined streets in front of elegant Lowcountry homes. Luxury has a seat at the table in our famed restaurants that promise tantalizing culinary adventures within.

With our Luxury Issue we’re giving this dedication to the finer things in life its due. Join us as we celebrate top quality craftsmanship in a story about Jim and Carole McWilliams’ Hinckley yacht. Get giddy with us as we suggest several wonderful varieties of Champagne. For many busy people, time is a luxury that money can’t buy. In this issue, we take time to reflect on the pace of modern life and ways to be present in the moment.

We’re also packing our bags for a few of the world’s finest luxury vacations, suggested by a trio of travel experts with intimate knowledge of five-star destinations. But remember, you don’t have to travel far to experience luxury.

We’re lucky to live near world-class resort Palmetto Bluff, and this issue includes the inside scoop on planning a staycation there.

Before we jump into the first feature, we’d like to take a moment and welcome a very special member of our team. Debbie Brewer has joined the Monthly family as director of marketing and operations. She was formerly vice president of marketing for Bank of America and then was part of a start-up that grew to be a leader in the automobile industry. We’re very excited to see what Debbie’s energy, enthusiasm and experience bring to our organization.

She joins a staff that I’m grateful for every day. Personally, I’m focusing on gratitude these days as we get closer Debbie Brewer to Thanksgiving, and I appreciate the hard work, dedication and fellowship of everyone here at Monthly. I’m thankful for my family who live here, around the U.S. and overseas.

And we love this gorgeous place we call home, where the beauty of the natural world and the warmth of community sustain us during every season of the year. We are most thankful for you, our readers, for inviting us into your home each month.

Anuska Frey, Publisher anuska@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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LIFE LESSONS TEDxHiltonHead launched to a sold-out audience on Oct. 20 at the Rooftop Bar at Poseidon. Learn what national and local speakers had to say about the topic of resilience—in 18 minutes or less. Since 1984 the TED series has expanded into many categories and earned a global flowing.

OVERSEAS ADVENTURES The Merchant Marines lead civilian ships transporting imports and exports during peacetime and serve as an auxiliary to the Navy during times of war, delivering both troops and supplies. Sun City Hilton Head resident Dick Tesman talks about his time on the high seas.

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speak UP! Readers Respond to our last issue Dear Editor, After Virginia Tech University, Columbine High School, Pulse Night Club, Umpaqua College in Oregon, military offices in Chattanooga, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, Isla Vista Street in California, Sandy Hook Elementary School, the Sikh temple in Wisconsin and on and on, now we’ve had tragedy in Las Vegas.

This sickening list is America’s nightmare.

I’ve spoken with many who feel that the Second Amendment is an important right but that our country is paying an unacceptably terrible price for allowing minimal common sense governance of gun ownership. That is, governance directed primarily by the NRA. Thoughts and prayers cannot solve the problem or bring back the countless lives lost and families destroyed by gun violence.

I would like to reach out to all who agree that now is the time to act on the subject of common sense gun regulation. By this, I mean regulations that will not preclude thoughtful gun ownership but will curb thoughtless deaths due to gun violence.

I invite you to consider joining MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. We are a non-partisan nationwide organization started after the murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. We are mothers, fathers, grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, uncles, teachers and others. In the LowCountry chapter (Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Beaufort), we have more than 250 members who share these goals: to contact legislators to affect change in laws that reduce gun violence, to promote gun safety through our BeSmart program, to encourage greater awareness in our area and nationwide of all efforts to find common sense solutions to this problem, and to support victims and survivors of gun violence.

For more information, please contact me at lowcountrymomsdemand@gmail.com. We welcome your participation and all talents are appreciated. The time is now.

Sincerely, Diana Heitman Chapter Lead MOMS Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Ask the Experts Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the holidays will be here before we know it.

Comment on Facebook: “What do you look forward to —or dread— about the Christmas season?.”

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On Facebook, we asked: “Does your family have an unusual or beloved Thanksgiving tradition?” Tell us about it.”

This comes from my husband’s side of the family: In college he had two friends from Hong Kong. They had no place to go for Thanksgiving, so he invited them to his parents’ home. A great time was had by all. The next weekend they asked if they could come for Thanksgiving again that weekend. Apparently it was lost in translation that Thanksgiving comes but once a year! Now we all say, “Can we do this again next weekend?”

– Suzie Reamy Joiner Every year we order Thanksgiving dinner from Kenny B’s.

We pick it up and take it to Charleston to celebrate with my brother at his house.

– Lara Emery Arroyo When I was growing up, we always had Thanksgiving at my grandparents’ house. My dad liked to make his mom and dad mad by putting those canned black olives on all of my fingers at Thanksgiving. I guess it wasn’t proper. I’m now teaching my daughter how to do it.

– Sarah Hurst Every year, my husband and I watch all of the Thanksgiving episodes of Friends while we cook. We call it Friendsgiving.

– Danele Bova For the past 10 years we’ve taken a Thanksgiving photo of whoever is there. It started with the usual group photo, but then evolved through fake moustaches, clown noses, etc. But as my Photoshop skills improved, it’s gone to another level.

Last year’s photo is called “Thanksgiving Face Swap Mind Freak.”

– Bob Cragin Every Thanksgiving since I was about 10 years old, my family sits down together after an enormous dinner and watches “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” I have carried on with this tradition since moving away from Missouri. I haven’t missed watching it for a single year.

– Hollie Moore Barnidge We have always watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since I was a child. Now my girls watch it with me. My dad has been involved with the parade for eight years. We enjoy watching for him, but never see him.

- Valerie Queen-Shyblosky We always serve pizza as part of our meal (some years we just have pizza). It reminds us of a Thanksgiving a decade ago when our one-year-old son had been hospitalized. He was released on Thanksgiving morning and the only food we had in the house to eat was leftover pizza. The pizza was terrible, but we had never been more thankful for our health and being able to sit down together as a family.

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ALL YOU CAN EAT OYSTER FESTIVAL PARTY (NOVEMBER 10-11) 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Saturday, in Shelter Cove Pavilion, 39 Shelter Cove Lane.

The Nutcracker (NOVEMBER 10-19) The Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents The Nutcracker, at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School

Taste of the Season Under the Stars (NOVEMBER 17) 6 p.m. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will present Taste of the Season under the stars at the Country Club of Hilton Head.

28th Annual Turkey Trot (NOVEMBER 23) 5K/5Mile Race starts and finishes in front of Dockside on Skull Creek, 397 Squire Pope Road. 8 a.m.

Holiday Lights (NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 30) Tis’ the Season at Shelter Cove Towne Centre: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly, 40 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head

THANKSGIVING (NOV. 23)

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St. Luke’s Church on Hilton Head Island, which traces its history to the 1700s, will unveil new facilities Nov. 12. The three-year, $3.3 million capital campaign includes a new fellowship hall, renovation of the church’s pre-school and education wing, construction of a separate ministry building for youth activities, installation of state-of-the-art audio visual facilities in the sanctuary, and upgrades to the grounds and parking. For more information, go to stlukeshhi.org.

SONESTA RESORT ADDS CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC CARS Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has added two charging stations for electric cars — one universal charger and one dedicated to Teslas. Charging is free. Sonesta Resort is now one of four spots on Hilton Head participating in Tesla’s “Destination Charging,” a program meant to expand the availability of charging locations in travel destinations. For more information, go to sonesta.com/hiltonhead.

BLUFFTON BOOK FESTIVAL ADDS ANOTHER DAY OF EVENTS Book lovers rejoice: The Bluffton Book Festival, now in its second year, is expanding to three days for 2017. From Nov. 16-18, the festival will feature New York Times best-selling authors Mary Kay Andrews, Mary Alice Monroe, Mary B. Morrison, Patti Callahan-Henry and C.J. Lyons. Local favorites Cassandra King Conroy, Bernie Schein, Ellen Malphrus and James McTeer also will be in attendance. Festivalgoers can meet authors and purchase signed books. Kids will enjoy story time and face-painting. Food will be for sale. A portion of the proceeds raised during the three-day event will benefit The Book Industry Charitable Foundation and The Literacy Center.

For more information, call 843-707-6409 or go to blufftonbookfestival.com.

HUDSON’S TO HOST

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks will host its 19th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. This long-standing tradition, sponsored by St. Andrew By-The- Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, celebrates the meaning of Thanksgiving with a free community Thanksgiving Dinner, with turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, served family style. All are welcome to either come alone and make new friends or bring the whole family. The event will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. Donations are gratefully accepted and benefit Deep Well and Bluffton Self Help. Please call 843-505-1370 for more information, to volunteer or for a ride that day, or visit communitythanksgiving.com.

COLIGNY PLAZA

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Pedal Hilton Head Island takes off Nov. 19, starting and finishing at Coligny Plaza. This non-competitive, multi-distance bicycling event for riders of all ages and abilities encompasses pathways, beaches, bridges, roads and parks on Hilton Head Island. It’s a fun-filled ride that will brings together families, friends, co-workers and cyclists from around the Southeast. Pedal Hilton Head Island raises funds to support the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. For more information or to register go to pedalhiltonheadisland.org.

For one night only, Coligny Plaza will become the island’s biggest open-air art gallery. “Gallery Night” is 4-7 p.m. Nov. 10. Throughout the plaza’s more than 60 stores and restaurants, select venues will host artists who will to show some of their work and discuss their technique and influences with guests. This free event includes appetizers and drinks. Artists interested in showing their work during Gallery Night can contact cheflucier@gmail.com For more information, go to stlukeshhi.org.

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COLLINS GROUP REALTY COLLECTING TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS Collins Group Realty is turning the 2017 Bluffton Christmas Parade into a town-wide toy drive for Lowcountry families in need. The company’s decorated “Community Vehicle” will be seen during the parade, and Lowcountry residents are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys for donation. Collection boxes will be located along the parade route, and Collins Group Realty team members will collect donations as the parade moves along.

Toys are also being accepted at Collins Group Realty locations and the Bluffton Police Department. They will be distributed by Bluffton Self Help. For more information, call Gwen at Bluffton Self Help at 843-757-8000, ext.

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USCB RECEIVES

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRANT The University of South Carolina Beaufort has been awarded a nearly $900,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, which works to position South Carolina as a leader in advanced materials manufacturing, boosting the state’s production capabilities in the field. USCB will use the grant to plan a master’s degree program in computational science, establish an undergraduate program, and hire three tenure-track computational science faculty members.

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BLUFFTON TOWN COUNCIL Bluffton Town Council is seeking qualified applicants for various boards, commissions and committees that provide valuable input to Town Council when it is making decisions and formulating policy. The most immediate need for new appointees is on the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee and the Municipal Election Commission. Interested applicants should contact the board, commission or committee best suited to their skills. Detailed information can be found at townofbluffton.sc.gov.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will soon start issuing ID cards that will allow veterans to prove their military service without providing a copy of their discharge papers. Vets who want one of the new wallet-size cards must first register online at vets.gov, a website that authenticates users through the ID.me system. The VA will start accepting applications in November, but government officials say there is no timeline in place for how long it will take vets to receive the cards. The cards will not be considered government-issued IDs, so they cannot be used for proof of age or for identification for air travel. To apply for the ID card, go to vets.gov.

PIANO RECITAL

BY KIRIL ZAHARIEV Pianist Kiril Zahariev, originally from Bulgaria, first came to the Lowcountry about 15 years ago as a participant in the Hilton Head International Piano Competition and decided to stay in the area. He will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt at North Island Baptist Church. The concerts are November 12 at 6 p.m. and December 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The church is at 3800 Main Street, Hilton Head Island. For more information call 843-689-3800.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY TO HOST INFORMATION SESSION Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity is planning a meeting at 7 p.m.

Nov. 14 at Hilton Head Island High School for families interested in applying for its homeownership program in southern Beaufort County. Selected families will pay for their homes with a small down payment and an interest-free mortgage that does not exceed 30 percent of the their monthly incomes. Selection is based on need, ability to pay, willingness to partner with Habitat, and residency status. For more information, call 843-681-5864 or go to habitathhi.org.

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Gender: Female Breed: Domestic Short Hair Temperament: Snuggly. Warms up to everybody Story: Snuggles came to the shelter after her owner passed away. She adjusted adjusted well and has been a great “office cat.” She is a little shy at first but quickly warms up. She loves to test out good sleeping spots and purr like a machine.

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owcountry residents Omar Nieves and Andrew Salvat-Vega met because of a hurricane, although the storm took place thousands of miles away.

Both men are Puerto Rican, but they met for the first time in Bluffton at a recent meeting of new nonprofit organization LowCountry Area Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico and Caribbean. The get-together took place in the community room of May River Village apartments, where people of many races and nationalities gathered to discuss how they could help the devastated region. Like Nieves and Salvat-Vega, who found out about the meeting on Facebook, everybody there wanted to make a difference.

“Our first meeting was both a planning session and a mutual support group,” said Gustavo Gomez, the group’s founder.

“There were tears.”

The tears came when Puerto Ricans introduced themselves and told how the Sept. 20 hurricane had affected their family members and friends.

Action followed soon after. Old Town Bluffton Storage, near the apartments, donated a storage unit so the group could store the bottled water, toiletries and other supplies that were collected.

Everyone mobilized their connections in the community.

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Reaching out across the water LOWCOUNTRY GROUPS RESPOND TO CRISIS IN PUERTO RICO AND THE CARIBBEAN

BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

goods and other food items. Lowcountry Presbyterian Church and Temple Oseh Shalom collected money as well as supplies. At May River High School, for a donation of $1 students could wear jeans instead of their school uniforms.

When the group’s storage space filled with items, All My Sons Moving and Storage in Bluffton donated the use of a warehouse. Hospice Community Thrift opened on a Sunday, when the store is usually closed, for a a half-price sale and donated the proceeds. The group manned booths to collect donations at the Latin Music Festival at Shelter Cove Community Park and the Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival.

Cynthia Wibel, Red Cedar Elementary School’s social worker, believes many students and their families participated in

the school’s collection drive because they felt empathy for Puerto Rico’s pain.

“Our kids can relate because they’ve been through Irma and Matthew,” she said. “In school, they are learning that Puerto Rico is an island that is U.S. territory.”

Wibel’s brother-in-law and sister-inlaw live in Puerto Rico, and she’s been in touch with them by phone.

“They’re exhausted. It’s the stress, the heat and the struggle to get basic needs met,” she said.

For many, the hurricane has changed everything. Gomez was scheduled to retire from the U.S. Marine Corps on Oct. 6, but opted to delay his retirement ceremony because it’s unclear when his parents and other relatives in Puerto Rico will be able to travel to attend it. In

Jammin’ for the Islands Hurricanes Maria and Irma ravaged many other Caribbean Islands in addition to Puerto Rico. Local musicians are planning a benefit jam session at 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Black Marlin Hurricane Bar on Hilton Head Island. Interested musicians should call 724-359-8384 or email toomie1357@ gmail.com. The concert is free and open to the public; money donated at the event will be sent to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency. For more information, contact Lisa Cleaver at 843-338-1015 or LisaACleaver@gmail.com.

the interim, he’s figuring out how to best get the Lowcountry supplies to Puerto Rico. Executives at Gulf Stream as well as an international nonprofit organization and shipping operations in Miami and New York have expressed interest.

“I’m working on all of these,” he said.

Others in the Lowcountry are supporting the Ricky Martin Foundation. The international nonprofit group, founded by the Puerto Rican singer, has raised $3.8 million for the island since the hurricane hit and has sent planeloads of supplies to help its residents. The organization plans to partner with Habitat for Humanity once the island’s rebuilding begins. Bluffton Middle School recently held a fundraiser to donate to the group’s efforts.

At press time, almost 60 percent of Puerto Rico was still without power. Of the 3.4 million people in Puerto Rico, about 30 percent were without access to safe drinking water, according to government estimates. But money, batteries, bottled water, food and other supplies from Gomez, Nieves, Salvat-Vega and many others in the Lowcountry and across the United States are on the way soon. M Betsy Gómez, Gustavo Gómez Sr., Adrian Isaac (on ground), Yanina GarrasteguiSarli, Joyce Otero and Andrés Isaac are part of the new nonprofit group LowCountry Area Hurricane Relief for Puerto Rico and The Caribbean.

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Dreaming Big THE END OF THE DACA PROGRAM WILL AFFECT THE LOWCOUNTRY

BY CAROL WEIR PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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ow much difference does a 3-by-2inch card make? For Reynaldo Gonzalez of Hardeeville and his younger siblings, it made all the difference in the world.

After their mother’s death in January, Gonzalez, 23, became the sole provider for his sisters, 19-year-old Vanessa, 15-year-old Lizbeth, and his 8-year-old brother, Alex. The card that helped him take care of them up until now is his work authorization, obtained through the federal program called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

“DACA allowed me to get a steady job,” Gonzalez said. “Before I got it I worked odd jobs helping whoever I could. There were a lot of days when I didn’t have work.”

In September, the Trump administration ended DACA, which was created by the Obama administration through an executive order. The program granted legal protections to roughly 800,000 people, known as “DREAMers” after the proposed DREAM Act bill, who entered the country illegally as children. DACA will end March 5, 2018, and no new applications for the program are being considered.

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THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED BECAUSE “THESE KIDS DIDN’T HAVE ANY CHOICE. THEY WERE BROUGHT HERE BY THEIR PARENTS” – Eric Esquivel, co-chairman of the Lowcountry Immigration Coalition

Current two-year permits will remain in effect until they expire, “unless terminated or revoked” before then, according to a fact sheet on the Department of Homeland Security website.

Gonzalez was brought to the United States from Mexico when he was a baby and enrolled in the DACA program when he was 19. His siblings were born in the U.S., so they’re all U.S. citizens. Mixed-status families—where some members have legal standing and others are undocumented immigrants—are common. In Gonzalez’s case, his siblings also relied on the DACA program as well because it allowed him to bring in a steady income for the family. His sister

Vanessa was able to focus on her studies instead of leaving school to get a job, and she’s now at Clemson on a full scholarship.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR DREAMERS? DACA allowed young people who were brought to the U.S. as children or teens before mid-2007 to apply for protection from deportation and work permits if they met certain requirements for education and good conduct. DACA did

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Karen Millan, 27, wants to be a nail tech but wouldn’t be able to register her license in South Carolina becuase she is a DACA recipient.

not provide a path to citizenship. Instead, it granted a two-year work permit and deferral from possibly being removed from the U.S. The permits were eligible for renewal.

The DACA program was created because “these kids didn’t have any choice. They were brought here by their parents,” said Eric Esquivel, co-chairman of the Lowcountry Immigration Coalition and owner of La Isla magazine on Hilton Head Island. “They don’t remember their home countries, they don’t know anybody there, and a lot of them don’t even speak Spanish.”

Because they were educated in the U.S., DACA recipients have skills that local employers need. Gonzalez started at Ocean Woods Landscaping in Okatie by mowing lawns and cutting bushes.

But his boss noticed his perfect English and customer service skills and recently promoted Gonzalez to accounts manager.

Unlike many DACA recipients, Gonzalez won’t personally be affected when the program ends. He recently married a U.S. citizen and through his tie to her received legal U.S. residency status — which also allows him to speak out about immigration laws without fear.

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The effects of the DACA repeal the subject of an intense national debate. In Washington, D.C., members of Congress are facing increasing pressure to find a solution. Two bipartisan bills that could grant legal status or create a pathway to citizenship for those who were eligible for DACA have been introduced, but they face an uphill battle because they are mired in the larger political debate about immigration reform, including funding for a border wall.

On a recent visit to Hilton Head Island Rep. Mark Sandford met with several DACA recipients and Eric Esquivel. The congressman listened respectfully to their stories but was non-committal about his stance on the DREAMers.

“We have to start somewhere on immigration reform,” he said.

DACA IN SOUTH CAROLINA There are 6,400 DACA recipients in South Carolina.

Esquivel hopes that if Congress finds a solution for these young people, it will be better than DACA, which allowed states considerable discretion in how they dealt with program participants. In South Carolina colleges and universities, DACA recipients are treated differently

than other students. Most consider DACA recipients international students, so they pay higher tuition than other students and aren’t eligible for financial aid or most scholarships.

Jose Gaytan, 18, learned this the hard way. Because staff at public schools aren’t allowed to ask students about their immigration status, guidance counselors at Hilton Head High didn’t realize the star football player was undocumented and in the DACA program. After scouts for Limestone College saw him play, Gaytan was offered a full scholarship—free tuition and room and board. He arrived at football training camp last August excited to start his higher education and play for the Limestone College Saints.

Almost immediately, he received a bill from the school for thousands of dollars, which he and his family couldn’t pay. The coach apologized but said his hands were tied.

“They aren’t allowed to give scholarship money to international students,” Gaytan said. “I had to come home.”

These days, Gaytan is working construction and attending Technical College of the Lowcountry. He hopes leaders in Washington will pass legislation that will let him get back on the football field next fall.

DACA recipients who successfully study to be doctors, welders, cosmetologists and other professionals requiring licenses can’t use these certifications in the Palmetto State. Bluffton High graduate and DACA recipient Karen Millan would like to train to be a nail tech, but she wouldn’t be able to register her license in South Carolina. This frustrates her becuase she feels completely American.

“I was brought to this country when I was three months old. I don’t know what Mexico is,” she said.

BUSINESS BLUES In addition to program participants and their families, local businesses also will be affected if Congress isn’t able to find a solution that allows DACA recipients to remain in the U.S. and work here. The Center for American Progress estimates DACA has contributed $262 million to South Carolina’s economy since the program began.

Attorney Jose Fuentes of Jenkins, Esquivel & Fuentes P.A. on Hilton Head has employed several DACA recipients

DACA FACTS

I HAD TO COME HOME. – Jose Gaytan, 18, DACA recipient

1. There are more than 43 million immigrants in the U.S., according to the Migration Policy Institute.

2. About 11 million are undocumented immigrants.

3. The Migration Policy Institute said in 2016 that about 1.9 million people were eligible for DACA.

since the program began. About 60 percent of the firm’s clients are Spanishspeakers, and Fuentes said it will be hard to fully staff the office if DACA isn’t replaced with a similar program.

“It would be very challenging to find someone with sufficient education and computer skills, on top of being bilingual,” Fuentes said. “Any business that isn’t able to handle bilingual clients is just missing out.” M

4. About 788,000 have had their requests for DACA status accepted, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

5. In order to apply for DACA, immigrants had to be younger than 31 on June 15, 2012 and have come to the U.S. when they were younger than 16.

Hilton Head High graduate Jose Gaytan got a full scholarship to play football for Limestone College. He lost the aid and had to leave school when the college learned he was a DACA recipient.

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Fire Power BLUFFTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFERS ADVICE FOR CITIZENS AROUND GUNS STORY AND PHOTO BY CAROL WEIR

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n his 14 years in law enforcement, in Charleston and now as a member of the Bluffton Police Department, officer Doug Armstead has worked his share of gun accidents.

That’s why safety around firearms — no matter if the person is a seasoned gun owner or a novice — is one of his mantras.

In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the media has been awash with stories about guns and the U.S. laws that regulate them. But advice for civilians in situations involving guns has been hard to find. From gun safety at home to personal protection and increasing the chance of survival if faced with a deranged shooter, training can help.

Most people who are accidentally shot are injured by family members, Armstead said.

“Most accidents involve kids playing around who find a gun,” he said.

Gun owners should keep their firearms in a locked gun safe, experts say.

Owners who don’t have a safe should make sure their weapons are unloaded, and then store the gun and ammunition separately. Even a locked drawer can act Bluffton police officer Doug Armstead shows the as a gun safe, Armstead said — thought it’s correct use of a pistol lock. obviously not as effective. Adults who fail to secure their weapons properly could be charged with negligence if someone is injured, he said.

When transporting a handgun in a car, IT’S NOT JUST GUN OWNERS state law says it must be kept in a closed container such as the car’s glove box, WHO NEED TO KNOW ABOUT center console or trunk, or in a gun safe.

GUN SAFETY. Proper storage of guns can save lives in another way: Although homicides and gun accidents get more media attention, suicides involving guns make more inconvenient is going to prevent up the largest number of firearm deaths some suicide attempts.” in the U.S. So far in 2017, about 22,000 Gun safety education is part of the people in the U.S. have killed them- Bluffton Police Department’s annual selves using guns.

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the past, the department also has distributed to pistol locks to residents who requested them. A pistol lock is a safety device that prevents the weapon from firing when inserted into the gun’s barrel or action.

Although safety education is not required to purchase a gun in South Carolina, “everybody needs to be trained about the weapons they have,” Armstead said, adding that it’s also important to check instructors’ certifications.

And it’s not just gun owners who need to know about gun safety. Children should be taught that if they find a gun, they should not touch it and should walk away and immediately tell an adult.

Many Lowcountry residents carry concealed weapons, Armstead said, and this is another area in which gun education is needed. Legal consequences exist for carrying a concealed handgun without a permit.

And while state law prohibits concealable weapons in schools and other public buildings, as of 2014 permit holders can carry their concealed guns into South Carolina bars and restaurants, as long as they don’t drink while inside.

Of the 40 states with right-to-carry laws, 20, including South Carolina, allow guns in churches. After the shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, some Bluffton churches have hired security firms or off-duty police officers to provide security, Armstead said. Others now encourage worshippers to come armed to services, he said.

But churches, businesses and private establishments can enact their own weapons bans by posting a sign that says “No concealable weapons allowed.” The signs must follow regulations about size and color.

What if you have the terrible luck to be somewhere out— whether at church, the

movies, a concert, or just running errands, for example — and encounter an active shooter? Bluffton police have prepared a PowerPoint presentation to teach residents how to best respond in such a situation. The best plan for unarmed civilians, Armstead said, is to run. Put distance between yourself and the shooter.

“If you hide, you pretty much put yourself in a corner,” he said.

If you’re close to a violent person with a gun, Armstead said, try to pick up something and throw it at the aggressor, temporarily taking away his or her control of the situation. That may give you time to escape.

Of course, your response will depend on how close you are to the attacker.

Although more than 550 people were shot in the Las Vegas attack, the effective range of all types of weapons diminishes greatly as the distance of a moving target increases.

If you have a weapon, assess the situation well before you decide to use it.

Armed civilians who decide to confront an attacker can be dangerous too, due to risk of accidentally shooting a bystander or other victims who are trying to escape

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SAFETY IN TROUBLED TIMES Bluffton Police Department has created a PowerPoint about what to do in an active shooter situation.

It’s availble to the public. Contact Joy Nelson at jnelson@townofbluffton.com

in the confusion. Never fire in a direction in which there are people or any other potential for mishap.

If you draw a weapon on an attacker, have some someone else immediately call 911 and provide detailed descriptions of “the good guy and the bad guy,” Armstead

said. When law enforcement arrives on the scene, it’s important that anyone who is armed follow officers’ instructions.

“When I arrive, I don’t know exactly what is going on,” Armstead said. “If I see you holding someone at gunpoint, you are now the threat.” M

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BY JESSICA FARTHING PHOTOS COURTESY OF USCB

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hancellor Ai M. Panu is proud of the friendly, family-like atmosphere at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. Staff and faculty greet students by name and with smiles; the bulletin boards outside the admissions office are filled with flyers for special events and book club meetings, job opportunities, academic workshops and a volunteer trip to Puerto Rico.

It’s an atmosphere he’s worked hard to cultivate, even as the school’s size has skyrocketed. USCB recently was ranked the fifth-fastest growing university in the nation by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

USCB differs from the other arms of the University of South Carolina in several ways. Up until 10 years ago, the school only offered two-year associate degrees in a limited number of programs. But as the Lowcountry population grew and enrollment began to climb, the school made the switch to four-year degrees programs. With the new degree programs came an increase in student retention, hitting a rate of 62 percent this year. Panu would like to see even more students choose to remain at USCB to earn their degrees.

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said. “Our goal is to elevate and educate students. We would like to continue to see more of those students who are not intending to transfer.”

Jayme Brinson is one of those undergraduates. He had hoped to attend USC’s main campus in Columbia, but ran into difficulty securing the financing. So he enrolled at USCB, and hasn’t looked back.

“I have been more than satisfied with my choice in university,” Brinson said.

“I may not have chosen to come here initially, but I certainly chose to stay, which I think says it all.”

Transferring students are not the only challenge to the school’s retention rate.

Financial or academic problems sometimes force undergraduates to drop out. The university tries to intervene in those cases to head off the withdrawal — professors try to make sure to check in with each student and offer referrals to different departments when needed. For the most part, their efforts are paying off.

“The [professors] have helped me establish myself as a professional within the industry by connecting me with several internships and employment opportunities — all experience I am grateful for,” said senior Rebecca Warth, who is studying communications. “It is because of the exceptional faculty members within my major program that I have

Above: Students congregate in front of the USCB library.

Opposite Page: Biology instructor Kathryn Madden works with student Kaiya Cain in a lab.

Professor Bruce Marlowe lectures to students studying education.

become a passionate student.”

To further cement its standing as a local school that offers something for everyone, USCB officials work closely with Lowcountry town leaders to ensure its programs meet the region’s employment needs. For example, the school will be opening a new Hilton Head Island campus for its hospitality program, focusing on the island’s world-class resorts.

Nurses are in short supply at area hospitals, so USCB has expanded its popular nursing program. The school’s education department focuses on training would-be teachers for work in secondary schools to meet demands from the Beaufort County school district.

And, of course, new courses are developed based on student interest. USCB’s computer science degree program is the fastest growing on campus, keeping pace with the national rise in technology jobs. USCB is even considering expanding the program to include its first-ever graduate degree.

Photos courtesy of USCB

Growth takes off at USCB

USCB RECENTLY WAS RANKED THE FIFTH-FASTEST GROWING UNIVERSITY IN THE NATION

In 2008, the university opened its first student housing, giving students the chance to live on campus and truly experience college life. With an occupancy rate of 100 percent, it seems the dorms are a popular option — and demand keeps rising. The school has seen a spike in housing requests from upperclassmen and female students — a welcome sign that its student retention efforts are working.

As the school becomes more popular, USCB is looking to spread out a little. Currently, space is at a premium — and not just in the dorms, but also in classrooms and academic offices. To give everyone more room, the college is working to secure funding for new buildings and more student housing.

It’s just a sign to Panu that USCB has found its stride as a four-year university.

“We have a first-rate faculty and staff,” he said, “and they make all the difference.” M

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Higher Education HIGH COST OF TUITION AND FEES WORRIES MANY S.C. STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES

BY DEAN ROWLAND

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hese days, the price of sending a child to college is enough to make a parent weep. But colleges and universities aren’t totally responsible for the sticker shock. Many factors play into the high cost of tuition and fees.

Nationally, the average annual cost for undergraduate tuition, fees, and room and board for the 2014-15 school year was $16,188 at four-year public institutions, $41,970 at private nonprofit colleges and $23,372 at private for-profit institutions, according to the most recent data available from the National Center for Education Statistics. Since 2004, these costs have risen 33 percent at public universities after adjustments for inflation and 26 percent at private nonprofit schools. Surprisingly, the average cost at private for-profit schools declined 18 percent during the same period.

How South Carolina compares The College Board reports the average cost of public and private undergraduate tuition and fees in South Carolina for in-state students was $8,611 in 2004 and $12,192 in 2016-17.

To live on campus for in-state students at public universities in the Palmetto State, the cost has risen nearly 12 percent over the past five years. But this increase is well below the national average, according to College Tuition Compare.

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in 2015-16, roughly 7 percent of the total budget. Compare that to the $758 million the state distributed to public universities in the 2007-08 academic year —11.3 percent of the budget and the highest level of state-supported funding in the past decade.

Demographics are mostly to blame for the lack of increase, but experts say the high cost of attending a four-year institution also plays a role. In an effort to avoid student and parent debt, many families are choosing to send students to less expensive two-year community colleges first.

THE PORTION OF COLLEGE COSTS PAID BY THE STATE AND ENDOWMENTS HAS FALLEN

All the bells and whistles Competing to atract students, schools are adding high-end amenities from contemporary hi-tech dorm rooms to restaurant-quality dining halls that resemble trendy cafes. These world-class amenities come with rising costs that are passed along to students and parents.

Add to this the snowballing cost of college sports, such as improved stadiums and training facilities and generous coaching salaries. And then there are rising costs of benefits for full-time faculty and staff, high salaries for non-teaching positions and more expensive insurance premiums. All this adds up to a recipe for financial hardship for many students.

Where are the students?

The number of students enrolling in high education nationwide has remained relatively flat in recent years. Overall, fall enrollment in degree-granting institutions declined 0.5 percent between 2009 and 2014, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Others are questioning if a four year degree is worth the price. In recent years, college graduates in some fields have had a hard time finding jobs. Others find professional employment, but their salaries aren’t high enough to both provide a decent quality of life and make student loan payments, which can be hundreds of dollars per month. Even after applying for financial aid including grants, federal loans, work-study and tax benefits, many families of high school students aren’t sure if college is possible.

What can be done?

The state’s colleges and universities must ensure that investing in a college degree pays off for students, both financially and academically, said Tim Hofferth, chairman of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

“With a renewed sense of purpose, we have turned our focus to one job: ensuring that higher education in SC is accessible, that it is affordable, and that it offers academic excellence,” Hofferth said. M

How much does it cost to attend local colleges?

Here are the numbers for the current academic year, according to College Data:

SOUTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITIES {for in-state students}

$26,633 Columbia

$23,088 Beaufort

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wri t e stuff SEA PINES MONTESSORI STUDENT WINS NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARD

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

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t’s official. Ten-year-old Christopher Nguyen is now a reporter with Time magazine.

The Hilton Head Island boy found out in August that he was one of 12 students from across the U.S. to be chosen as a Time for Kids reporter. More than 300 students applied for the opportunity to write for the magazine, which brings journalism to classrooms around the country thanks to its educational Time for Kids program.

Christopher received his media badge and Time for Kids shirt at the end of September, followed by his first writing assignment — and deadline: He was given a week to write a book review of “Saving Marty” by Paul Griffin.

As a Time for Kids reporter, the Sea Pines Montessori Academy fifth-grader is expected to write one assignment each month over the next year. His articles

will be published in the digital and print versions of the magazine.

“I was very excited to get a chance to be one of the reporters,” Christopher said.

The first step in the application process was to write a news article. Christopher decided to interview Hilton Head Island town manager Steve Riley about his experience dealing with Hurricane Matthew.

Christopher’s article apparently impressed the judges at Time for Kids, and he was one of 30 students to make the first round of cuts.

Next Christopher had to write a story about a “hometown hero” and submit a 2- to 3-minute video demonstrating the top five amazing things people should know about him.

Christopher chose to interview Trip Sloan, a family friend and member of the Marine Rescue Squadron. Sloan rescued a North Carolina family’s dog, which ran off after Fourth of July fireworks and survived two days in the water near Bluffton. That made Sloan a hero in Christopher’s eyes.

For the video portion of the competition, Christopher shared that he plays the piano and violin, is a professional voiceover actor, and that he loves science and fishing. He also spoke about how his mother’s family had escaped communism in Vietnam before moving to the U.S. This isn’t Christopher’s first stint as a reporter. He also covers news and weather for his school’s TV station. And he has lofty goals for his journalism career.

“If I could interview anyone in the world, I would choose either an astronaut, a government official or maybe Robert Downey Jr.,” Christopher said.

Despite his achievements, this talented young man is a regular kid. He and his mom fish in their backyard. He loves Disney World, and his favorite ride is Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom.

Christopher will also be playing the role of Les in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s performance of “Newsies” on stage throughout the month of December. Who knows? Maybe one day he’ll be writing a review of the latest Broadway smash hit — or possibly starring in it. M

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Campaign Trail BLUFFTON TEEN JOINS THE BIG WORLD OF POLITICS

BY JUSTIN JARRETT

J WHY PROTECT THE PRESIDENT? WHY NOT BE THE PRESIDENT? – John Acker

John Acker, 17, is managing Larry Toomer’s Bluffton Town Council re-election campaign.

He’s also active in Youth in Government.

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ohn Acker tried the sports thing, but it didn’t stick. He could never “find that angst.” Instead of watching ESPN, he was drawn to C-SPAN; in lieu of memorizing football stats, he brushed up on voting records.

So it’s no surprise that John is making his name in the political realm, except for one small fact: He’s only 17.

A junior at Bluffton High School, John is working as the campaign manager for Larry Toomer’s Bluffton Town Council re-election bid while also running for the position of youth lieutenant governor through the Youth In Government program. He views these two roles as stepping stones to a future political career.

“Politics is just some kind of calling for me that I wasn’t able to find in anything else,” he said.

He first heard that calling as a seventh-grader in New Jersey, when he attended a town forum and was inspired by the passion he saw in the residents who spoke.

“I decided right there that I wanted to be a politician, and I wanted to be president,” John said. “For a while I wanted to

go into law enforcement, maybe the U.S. Secret Service. But I figured why protect the president? Why not be the president?”

A MODEL LEADER John won’t be eligible to run for president for another 18 years — he’s not even halfway to 35, the age required by the Constitution — but he is laying the foundation. As a sophomore at Bluffton High, he joined the S.C. Youth in Government delegation, a program operated by the YMCA of Greenville that takes over the state Capitol in Columbia each November for its Model Legislature and Court Conference.

During this year’s meeting, John will be running for youth lieutenant governor.

If he wins, he’ll preside over the model Senate for the remainder of the conference, during which the Palmetto State’s future politicians and leaders will pass their agenda. None of the bills are legally binding, but they often spark debate in the actual South Carolina legislature.

It was Bluffton High social studies teacher Erin Reichert who recruited John for the Youth In Government

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program, and it was Reichert who set up a meeting with Toomer, who was planning his campaign for another term on the Bluffton Town Council.

John went into that meeting at Bluffton Oyster Factory expecting to be offered a position overseeing youth outreach — as he did for Rep. Bill Herbkersman’s campaign last year — or perhaps helping with social media.

“He said they would like to offer me the position of campaign manager,” John said. “I was like, ‘I’m barely 17. I just started driving.’ I looked at him and I said, ‘Are you sure, man?

I’m still in high school.’ ” FOCUSED ON GREATNESS The first thing John did was reach out to Caleb Weiss and Nick Butts, his two best friends and business partners in a small consulting group the trio created. He then added two more staff members — all high school students — to help run Toomer’s campaign.

“It’s been stressful, I won’t lie,” John said. “I’m balancing a chemistry test and a public forum at the same time, but I think I have this unique ability that not a lot of high schoolers have. I might be stressed out and have all this stuff due, but I can prioritize. I want to do it. I want to work for Larry and go to school and do ROTC and do everything else I do at the same time.

Sometimes it’s not always great, but I usually can pull something great out of it.”

In many ways, John represents a fresh new way of thinking about politics. He has long considered himself a Republican, but has begun to feel uncomfortable with that label. He’s a fiscal conservative but socially liberal and tremendously concerned with conservation, which was a big draw in working for Toomer, whose family has made its living off the local seafood trade for decades.

John said he has gained much of his understanding of politics through unconventional means — binging shows like “Parks & Recreation” and “The West Wing” on Netflix — but feels that knowledge has served him well and will help him serve others.

“The truth is I want to help people. That’s what I love to do,” he said. “Right now I’m helping Larry, and through that I’m indirectly helping people in Bluffton because I think Larry is a candidate who cares about Bluffton and the future of Bluffton.”

A BRIGHT FUTURE John still envisions himself being president one day, but his vision for the path he’ll take to get there has changed over the years.

When he moved to Bluffton in the ninth grade, he started in the Junior ROTC program, which has led to a desire to serve in the military. He hopes to attend the University of South Carolina on an ROTC scholarship and attend Officer Candidate School.

Politics can wait.

“When I come out, I’ll step right into South Carolina politics here in the Lowcountry,” John said. “Obviously, that will be easier said than done, but if I can do it at 16, I can do it at 25.” M November 2017 47

ALL THE WORLD’S

A STAGE HILTON HEAD NATIVE ACTS, DIRECTS AND SINGS AROUND THE WORLD

BY MARCO FREY | PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY LILI TORRE

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ili Torre was still texting “here” when I spotted her sitting on the wide steps of Union Square. She leapt up and smiled with the same bright eyes I’d known since our Hilton Head Island High School days, when she sang and I played drums in our school’s production of “Les Miserables.” She moved to New York just over five years ago to chase a career in musical theater, and that’s how we found ourselves on a bench in a city most people only visit.

Against all odds, two days after landing in New York, Lili landed the first role she auditioned for, a touring show of “Madagascar Live: The Musical.”

“It was crazy,” she said.

Within two months, she was on a U.K. tour with an accomplished team.

“The choreographer and director had insane credits that I still can’t believe I got to work with,” she said, adding that most of the cast had been on Broadway. “The costumes were incredible and the set

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was designed by a Tony Award-winning set designer. Every day was like wow, where was my career going to go now?

And I came back and I didn’t work for a year and a half.”

It wasn’t for a lack of trying, though.

“I auditioned constantly. And I was so close to so many things. It’s almost harder when it’s down to just you and another person and it’s never you,” Lili said. “You start thinking ‘What is it about me?’ You know that saying, insanity is doing the same thing expecting different results? Well, to do theater you must be insane.”

Though she may tweak her choice of song, hone her voice, or switch her hair, repetition is inevitable, and necessary.

It’s a marathon, and those with the most grit inevitably break through. Which she did, finally landing a long contract with a theater in Illinois, playing a dream role as Eponine in “Les Miserables” opposite her fiancé, Collin O’Connor. They met while

Below: Actor, singer and director Lili Torre, who grew up on Hilton Head Island, married Collin O’ Connor at Long Cove Club on Oct. 7.

Opposite Page: Torre starred as Eponine in “Les Miserables.”

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in college at Millikin University, an unlikely gem for musical theater in Decatur, Illinois. And now they were back in the Midwestern state, acting side by side.

Lili and I are very aware of the doors that can close when choosing this life.

Nearing our 30s, some of our friends have already favored stable careers, some are having children. Nannying for years, Lili saw the investment and coordination required of having kids in New York City, and knows now’s not the time — in part because she’s only been married a month. She and Collin tied the knot last month at Long Cove on Hilton Head. But there are huge, sometimes intangible rewards to a career in the arts.

“I couldn’t have imagined that I’d get paid to travel this much,” Lili said. She spent six months at sea as a singer for Royal Caribbean. But she’s also worked at small, regional theaters in middle America, immersing herself in the customs of small-town life.

“As an actor, it’s important to step in other people’s shoes,” she told me as a kindly old homeless man offered us

AS AN ACTOR, IT’S IMPORTANT TO STEP IN OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES. flowers, mistaking us as a couple.

Most recently, she’s been asked not to act, but to direct, a production of “Madagascar Live” for The Little Theater on

the Square, a long-running theater in the small town of Sullivan, Illinois.

“I could really see directing as a whole new path in my career and I’m really excited about it,” she said.

Lili, whose family still lives on the island, loves to return between stints.

She pointed out it was no coincidence that so many talented people have come out of Hilton Head, expats like us — many of whom I’ve already profiled in this column.

“We had the youth orchestra, the Main Street Theatre, and Sea Hawk Theater Guild at the high school,” she said. “I learned so much from people like Larry Mercer, the choir director there, and Jody Layman, the director at Main Street Youth Theatre, who’d had quite a career herself.”

As we sit in the city where dreams are made, traded, and spent, I can’t help but feel a certain pride that Lili and I are sticking it out in this metropolis. I mean, here we were, taking an hour out of our shuffling lives to meet in Union Square.

Insanity needs a new definition. M

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p Tina Irish, Carolyn Fisher, Heather Breemer and Papa Roy Chambers enjoyed a stop in Saint John, New Brunswick, while on a cruise with Disney Magic.

p Marilyn and Buzz Althans took Monthly to the Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland.

q From left, Pam Lapp, Duane Lapp, Val Dowbiggin, Tom Dowbiggin, Janet Babcock, Court Babcock, Pat Torre and Bob Torre enjoyed an issue of Monthly at Lake Como, Italy.

q John & Sue Blake and Bill & Louise Gorny shared Monthly while hiking in Acadia National Park in Bar Harbour, ME.

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p Lynn & Chad Young enjoyed their honeymoon in Santorini with a copy of Monthly.

q Dee Calderon reads Monthly with a view of St Peter’s at the Vatican.

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

The Church Mouse donates to Project SAFE The Church Mouse Thrift Shop recently donated $33,500 in a grant to Project SAFE, an initiative of Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. The grant will provide sewer connections to five homes. Project SAFE (Sewer Access For Everyone) aims to connect low-income homes to public sewer on Hilton Head Island. About 300 homes still rely on septic systems, which frequently fail and then negatively impact local waterways and the environment. The Church Mouse Thrift Shop is on Arrow Road.

A carnivorous event The Hilton Head Island Recreation Association hosted its first Burger, Bacon and Barbeque festival on Oct. 7. This event combined prior annual events into a bigger festival. Food was the focus, but the festival also included craft beers, kids activities and live music. Best Burger went to Captain Woody’s, Best Bacon went to Howell Chase, Best Barbeque went to One Hot Mama’s/ The Lodge/Marley’s Shrimp Shack, and the People’s Choice award went to Howell Chase. The event raised money for The Carmines Family Recreation Scholarship Fund.

Talented performers Milla S. Porcelli, Matei C. Porcelli and Morgan Woodson were the youngest performers dancing and singing in “Burn the Floor— Fire in The Fred Astaire Ballroom” on Oct. 21. The showcase directed by Sandro Virag and Armando Aseneta was held at the Seahawk Cultural Center. It featured local dancers and a moving performance by dancers from Programs for Exceptional People (PEP).

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Arts and Cultural Council honored The Arts and Cultural Council of Hilton Head received a proclamation from Mayor David Bennett of Hilton Head Island in honor of National Arts and Humanities month and the Council’s first arts festival, Crescendo.

Charter One generously supports VIM Charter One Realty has committed to donate $36,000 to Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head, which provides free medical and dental care to those in need. On Oct. 3 the partners of Charter One Realty presented VIM with a check for $18,000, with plans to contribute an additional $18,000 in the following year. Over three-quarters of VIM’s patients are employed in local businesses that support the HHI tourism industry. The organization relies on donations from individuals, businesses, and foundations, and neither seeks nor accepts government funding. There are now approximately 97 medical clinics around the country based on the VIM Hilton Head model.

A little salty, a little mushy The 2017 Boiled Peanut Festival took place on Sept.

23 in Bluffton. The festival featured a cook-off, pageant and boiled peanut eating contest. Many organizations from around the Lowcountry sponsored this event. Lil’ Baby Goober is Marilyn Peluso. Lil’ Mr. Goober is Hart Goodrich and Lil’ Miss Peanut is Gabriella Gutierrez.

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Photos courtesy of BMW Manufacturing

The Executive Flor BMW TOP EXECUTIVE SAYS PALMETTO STATE’S A WINNER

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

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hen the judges convene at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance, they’ll represent decades of automotive experience. Whether they’ve spent years judging similar car shows around the world or simply amassing their own collections of vintage vehicles, they know exactly what they’re looking for in terms of style, design and overall beauty.

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But one judge will tower over the rest in terms of automotive cred, even though this will be his first time judging a Concours event. Knudt Flor, the president and CEO of BMW Manufacturing, has never been in the judge’s seat, but he knows a thing or two about automobiles.

Referring to himself simply as an engineer, he’s worked for BMW for nearly 30 years in roles from quality management to technology.

“The judges are deeper in their knowledge of the brands, but I will be looking into the engineering precision and capabilities of what I can see and compare it to other cars that I know out of this time,” he said. “I’m looking forward to this.”

Oddly enough, the man who has lived and breathed BMW for most of his adult life has been asked to judge the Jaguar category. Will he hold the British supercars to the BMW standard?

“To be honest, I think I cannot avoid this completely,” he said with a laugh.

“Naturally I have a special standard in my head. … Great Britain had a very high technology standard at the time (these cars were produced).”

Flor’s rise to the president of BMW Manufacturing late last year saw him returning to Spartanburg. He first visited as part of the team that selected the city as the site for the automaker’s first plant outside of Germany.

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MEET KNUDT FLOR Knudt Flor, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing, will be a judge Nov. 5th at the Concours d’Elegance, part of the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival.

The BMW bigwig will be judging the Jaguar category, in Class 08B4. For information and tickets to the festival, go to hhiconcours.com.

“The production strategy of BMW is production follows market,” Flor said.

“From this point of view, it was a natural decision to go to the United States because this was one of our big markets.”

After viewing several sites in the U.S., BMW narrowed its options down to Nebraska or South Carolina, a decision made easier by Spartanburg’s proximity to the ocean’s shipping lanes — important because the plant receives roughly 15,000 sea containers a year — as well as the Palmetto State’s willingness to work with BMW on infrastructure.

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“We said we need a road, a rail and an airport, and on top of this we had the advantage of the workforce from the milling industry,” Flor said. “This was a good starting point in this area.”

Now, returning to the site he helped select, Flor heads up an industrial juggernaut that has reshaped South Carolina’s fortunes as well as revitalized manufacturing in the area.

“We’re engineers, so we love numbers,” he said before launching into the staggering statistics behind the Spartanburg plant’s impact on the state. All told, the plant represents an $8.1 billion investment. Include the 14 secondary suppliers that feed into the factory’s production, and the plant has created 30,000 jobs and had a $16.6 billion impact on the state’s economy. A statewide employment multiplier posits that for every direct job created at the Spartanburg plant, an additional three jobs are created elsewhere in South Carolina.

All told, the Spartanburg plant represents 89 percent of BMW’s $43.4 billion impact on the U.S. economy “It’s been a driver for the industrial development in this area and bringing back jobs into the country,” Flor said.

While BMW’s Spartanburg site has meant billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of jobs for South Carolina, for Flor it has meant a chance to return to a state where this native German feels truly welcome.

“They do everything to make you feel at home. I think that is unique to this country,” he said. “I can tell you I lived in China for three years. This was exactly the opposite.” M

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Shining Example LOCAL INDEPENDENT JEWELRY STORE MAKES MEMORIES

BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

O THE BEST THING ABOUT FORSYTHE JEWELERS IS THE RELAXED, FRIENDLY ATTITUDE

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n a chilly, overcast, late autumn morning somewhere in Ohio, a woman puts on a pair of earrings that make her remember a perfect summer day at the beach.

The day went like this: In the morning, the family rose in their rented villa on Hilton Head Island, gathered their things and rode a small fleet of yellow bikes to the beach.

The parents set up shop under a beach umbrella while the children took off running toward the waves. After a full day of swimming, building sandcastles and strolling on the sand, the family went home, took showers and headed to The Shops at Sea Pines Center. It was time for their annual pilgrimage to Forsythe Jewelers.

Store owner Andrea Bragg welcomed them and remembered the family from past visits. While the mother browsed the latest collections from designers Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, LAGOS, David Yurman and John Hardy, staff cleaned and polished the necklace and rings she had worn into the shop. To reimburse the gate fee the family paid to enter Sea Pines, Bragg slipped the husband a light green envelope with $6 inside. When their son complained he was thirsty, a sales person handed him a bottle of water. Another staff member rolled a stretchy plastic bracelet over the daughter’s tiny wrist and tilted a mirror so she could see herself.

In the end, the woman selected a pair of 18-karat yellow gold Roberto Coin drop earrings, small enough for everyday wear but with a sophisticated look she loved.

She added a couple of items to her wish list — which Forsythe keeps on file for each customer — and then the parents took pictures of their children with the alligator

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sculpture outside the store before heading across the plaza to dinner at Truffles Cafe. It was the perfect day, and every time she put the earrings on during the long, snowy Ohio winter, the woman was reminded of the sun-drenched Lowcountry coast.

Bragg and her staff at Forsythe say this scenario plays out for both locals and island visitors — minus the snow, of course.

“Some customers come right from the beach, in their bathing suits and cover-ups, and we don’t mind a bit,” she said.

In addition to a much wider selection of jewelry than seems possible in a store of its size, the best thing about Forsythe Jewelers is the relaxed, friendly attitude of Bragg and her staff. This is not a store where those who come in to browse feel intimidated and leave quickly. Bragg’s enthusiasm for jewelry at all price points and the way she treats every shopper like a friend quickly put people at ease.

She’s also a great source of recommendations for good local restaurants and things to do.

Bragg bought the business two years ago after working there for 14 years. She couldn’t bear the thought that the store might close when original owner Debbie Berling retired. It turned out Berling was thinking the same thing, and she asked Bragg to take over.

“I love the relationships that I have with my customers, and I love to be on the sales floor,” said Bragg, who makes three buying trips a year to ensure that Forsythe keeps up with trends and offers new items. Customers often tell her they find Forsythe’s selection comparable to the offerings at large jewelry retailers in New York, Los Angeles and other major cities.

Bragg knows her regular customers so well that when she’s at jewelry shows, she imagines who would like each piece. She and her husband — Ray Bragg, the head golf pro at Sea Pines Country Club — are recognized wherever they go on Hilton Head. Their daughters Abbey and Julia work at the store when they’re home from college. The store also offers free delivery on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, often the same day.

All of these things make Bragg confident that her small business will continue to thrive in an era when Internet shopping is gaining market share. Shopping for jewelry on a computer has none of the pleasures of coming into Forsythe. Customers can’t see the piece shine, can’t try it on and, most importantly, can’t hear the warmth in her voice when Bragg points out what’s new in the store. M

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BEST IN SPA FACES DaySpa on Hilton Head Island has put its best face forward on more than one occasion: It’s been included in Allure magazine’s “A List,” Vogue magazine’s “Best of the Carolinas” and featured in Elle magazine’s “Beauty Hot Spots” list.

It’s also won a slew of awards, including the U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year Award for the Southeast District — twice — and the Small Business of the Year for South Carolina, plus Day Spa Magazine’s “Spa of the Year.”

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t. Louis native Patricia Owen didn’t come to Hilton Head Island for its beauty, as many others do.

Instead, she brought beauty to Hilton Head.

“I worked for Estée Lauder as an educator and makeup artist, and we moved to Hilton Head to bring the line here,” she said. “By watching what was happening in that industry, we started seeing more spa services being introduced. We realized that this was the future.”

Owen’s background in beauty paid off in 1983, when she opened FACES Boutique on Pope Avenue. Five years later, she moved to her current location in upscale The Village at Wexford, expanding her space and her lineup of services until the salon was a full-service 60 hiltonheadmonthly.com

day spa. In 2000 Owens changed the name to FACES DaySpa. “We were able to go with the flow, reinventing ourselves along the way,” Owen said. “My staff is my secret to success. We carefully screen and handpick our staff for their passion, professionalism and work ethic. It’s a family here, and our therapists and estheticians care about their clients. We know them on a firstname basis, attend their weddings and hear about their babies.”

It’s this personal service and attention to detail that hook FACES clients; the rejuvenating effects of the treatments keep them coming back for more. The benefits of spa services include stress relief and FACES’s slogan is ‘JustRelax’.

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“There are health benefits with going to the spa. You feel better when you look better, and you have more confidence,” Owen said. “And our clients leave with more education and a good skincare plan.”

To help introduce area residents to the benefits — and luxuries — of regular spa sessions, FACES will host its annual open house from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 19.

The event is the perfect time to sample a few products, meet the staff and start your holiday shopping — FACES has an extensive retail department, including a line of its own private-label products like makeup, body care and skincare.

And don’t forget the men in your life: Spa treatments geared toward men have been on the rise over the past five years, including pedicures, massages and skincare.

Or opt for a package, one of FACE’s signature offerings. Its Queen for a Day and King for a Day options are among the most popular, though neither can compare with the spa’s signature Golf Widow’s Revenge package, which has earned raves around the country in publications like Salon Today magazine, which listed it as one of the top 100 signature spa services in the nation, as well as The Wall Street Journal, Golf for Women and Today’s Chicago Woman.

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The package includes a facial, 25-minute AroMassage, and peppermint sugar scrub and pedicure. And, best of all, “it’s about the same length of time and about the same amount of money as a round of golf,” Owen said with a laugh.

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE When: Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 19 Where: The Village at Wexford, 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, D1 What: Enjoy refreshments and free gift bags, and register to win a day at the spa valued at $300. Shoppers also can take 25 percent off purchases storewide, as well as receive a free spa gift card with the purchase of every $125 gift card.

Details: 843-785-3075 or facesdayspa.com In recent years, the spa has added organic treatments and services like micro-current facial toning, based on technology created for professional athletes looking to rehabilitate tired muscles. The spa also has a sister business, FACES Lash Studio, offering eyelash extensions and waxing services. The lash studio is just a few doors down from the spa.

“With extensions, you don’t need mascara and your lashes are curly and long,” Owen said. “It’s a game-changer for the beauty industry.”

And Owen plans to stay on the top of that game.

“We are a local spa on a world-class stage,” she said. “We need to be on our toes, especially since we’ve won so many awards. We need to maintain the standards and we’re not going to let anything slide.” M Above: FACES Lash Studio Opposite page: The FACES management team (left to right) are: front row, Cassie Rosato, Lori Pearson; second row, Alexis Sargo, Mikie Hayes, owner Patricia Owen (seated in director’s chair); third row: Tanya Hagedorn, Melissa Calamari, and Feven Hadgu.

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any businessmen’s dreams have died on Daufuskie Island, but accomplished local developer Roger Freedman thinks he has a plan that could boost development and also solve the affordable housing crisis on Hilton Head Island.

Freedman says his plans to develop affordable housing on Daufuskie for the area’s workforce will help ease staffing woes plaguing Hilton Head’s tourism and hospitality industries.

Freedman retired in 2003 after an impressive career that included executive positions in banking, real estate, communications, leisure and biotechnology, including a 16-year stint at Chase Enterprises and six years as chairman and CEO of Agion Technologies. At that point, he turned his attention to developing his businesses on Hilton Head Island: Broad Creek Marina, ZipLine Hilton Head, Aerial Adventure Hilton Head and the Up the Creek Pub & Grill.

Now Freedman is hoping to work his development magic on Daufuskie.

Freedman’s company, Daufuskie Island Development, has an option to purchase three parcels of land totaling 1,150 acres on Daufuskie for $11.5 million — about 40 percent of the appraised value, which would allow for the development of affordable housing. According to the company’s website, approximately 650 developable acres will cost $18,000 per acre, compared with a cost of $400,000 per acre on Hilton Head, one of the biggest obstacles to developing low-cost workforce housing in the area.

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DEVELOPING DAUFUSKIE CAN ROGER FREEDMAN SOLVE THE HOUSING PROBLEM FACING HILTON HEAD’S WORKFORCE?

THERE’S NO SINGLE SOLUTION, BUT THERE’S NOTHING ELSE THAT WILL HAVE ANYWHERE NEAR THAT KIND OF IMPACT.

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multi-family homes. Building the homes on Daufuskie, Freedman says, would help solve traffic concerns on Hilton Head by allowing workers to commute by ferry rather than coming from the mainland — in some cases from as far away as Hampton and Allendale counties.

“It’s the only potential solution that can have a large impact on the entire problem,” Freedman said of his plan to meet the Lowcountry’s need for affordable housing. “There’s no single solution, but there’s nothing else that will have anywhere near that kind of impact. If it’s

not resolved, this really threatens the quality of life and the economic stability of our community, and it affects every facet of it.”

Daufuskie is largely undeveloped and home to only about 400 full-time residents, who mostly live in golf communities. One of the biggest hurdles to further development on Daufuskie has been the lack of cost-effective and convenient ferry service, Freedman said. Members and guests of Haig Point Club have access to a water taxi that makes 16 round trips each day, but the ferry service open to

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the general public is limited to four trips a day and costs $35 a person.

Freedman believes these logistical issues have limited Daufuskie’s population growth — as well as its economy. With so few full-time residents, it hasn’t been necessary to open support services on the island like a grocery store, pharmacy, and urgent care facility. If he can follow through with his plan to build affordable housing on the island, Freedman said he thinks retail development would follow and the island would flourish. As evidence, he points to the success of other bridgeless islands on the East Coast, like Nantucket.

His vision for the new Daufuskie development also includes historical and eco-tour attractions, recreation opportunities, a “glampground” for “glamorous camping,” and other amenities and restaurants. Freedman says “America’s first ocean eco-resort featuring safari-like, high-end camping” would be developed on the 365-acre Oakridge tract, offering unique tours, special events related to the area’s historical and cultural heritage, and an aerial adventure challenge similar to the ropes course and zip line facility at Broad Creek.

A company owned by Freedman’s Broad Creek Marina Holdings recently was permitted to build a ferry terminal near Freedman’s Broad Creek Marina.

The businessman says his Broad Creek property is the only location on Hilton Head with ample parking to support additional development on Daufuskie.

In addition to private investment, Daufuskie Island Development will pursue additional financing through U.S. Department of Agricultural loans that are meant to provide more than $60 million in financing for infrastructure, housing and business development in rural areas — areas like Daufuskie.

Freedman hopes to secure the financing to buy the land by the end of the year. If that happens, he said work on the project would begin immediately in hopes of starting construction within 18 to 24 months. “(Affordable housing) is not a problem that we’re going to confront five years from now,” Freedman said. “It’s a problem that’s here now, and we have to find a solution.” M November 2017 63

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Ways to Ditch Distractions & Increase Productivity

BY DAVE FERGUSON

“HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY” IS ONE THE MOST COMMON GOOGLE SEARCHES — AND A QUESTION I AM OFTEN ASKED. In fact, there is not a single person I encounter who doesn’t want to know how to get more out of their time.

Because we all get the same amount of time to work with, there are two options: work smarter or work longer.

Not many people willingly choose the latter.

Productivity is about being deliberate and purposeful with your time.

Here are seven ways to increase your productivity while ditching the distractions holding you back.

1. Block calendar time.

So simple. So effective. Many of us are guilty of scheduling every minute of our day. This can actually eliminate time to get things accomplished. Think about it: If you are constantly running from board meeting to client meeting to answering emails and “quick questions” from employees, you’ve put yourself in a position prioritizing distractions over productivity.

Running a business is hard. It’s fastpaced. Often, it is essential to keep a strict calendar to organize your appointments. So do yourself a favor and pencil in “work time.” This is a meeting with you; it is an important engagement that requires zero interruptions.

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2. Go off the grid.

We are all guilty of allowing ourselves to be on call. We work, but we keep our email open in another browser and check it every time we look up. We answer text messages on our phone the minute we receive the notification.

Setting blocks of time to check your email allows you to regain control over your schedule and, therefore, your productivity.

3. Quiet your workspace.

For many people, noise equals distractions. To increase your productivity, do what you can to quiet your workspace. Shut the door. Go to another part of the building.

If you are the type of person who needs a certain amount of ambient noise, take control over it.

Purchase an ambient sound machine or play instrumental music. Finding quality ambient sound is also a way to tune out other loud distractions if leaving your workspace for another is not an option.

4. Set small, manageable goals.

When tasks feel overwhelming, we can be unsure of where to begin — and so we don’t. Don’t let this be you. By breaking up large tasks into smaller, more manageable goals, you take the pressure off yourself.

After time has passed, be sure to check up on your goals to understand which objectives you have reached and which are left. Then create a plan for meeting them.

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Meetings are essential for communicating with your team, but they are also productivity’s No. 1 enemy. These time-suckers can quickly halt momentum.

Try holding “standing” meetings. Yes, they are just what they sound like: Everyone stands the whole time. While this tactic may not work for every agenda, you will quickly find that people cut straight to the point during these meetings and are less likely to stray off topic.

This saves valuable time for you to reallocate to your own tasks. Standing meetings have also been shown to increase team morale and improve group performance.

6. Take it one task at a time.

Quit multitasking. Seriously. Trying to handle multiple things at one time has actually been shown to decrease productivity.

Look at it strategically. When you multitask, no one thing gets your focused attention. You end up taking more time to complete each task. Fully throw yourself into one specific project and watch the progress happen.

7. Take predetermined breaks.

Don’t forget to give yourself a break. Performing long tasks without allowing yourself to rest will lead to burnout: Your productivity will slow down because your brain is tired.

Think of taking a 10-minute break every two hours as refueling your mental fortitude. You can’t expect to produce quality work if your brain is running on empty. M Dave Ferguson is “The Leaders’ Coach”, an internationally recognized executive leadership coach, speaker, facilitator, and author. Contact him at 704-907-0171 or at Dave@ AskCoachDave.com. Ferguson is a part time resident of Hilton Head Island. This article was originally published in Forbes magazine and is reprinted here with permission.

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ON THE MOVE New Hires/Promotions/Awards Southern Coast Heart Ball Announces Event Chair The American Heart Association has named Landon Peacock as the Open Your Heart chairman for the 21st annual Heart Ball of the Southern Coast. As chairman, Peacock — who experienced a traumatic cardiac episode less than a decade ago — will raise money to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke in the Lowcountry and boost awareness of the risks associated with heart disease. The 2018 Heart Ball will be held Feb. 3 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. For more information, contact Carla Raines at 843-540-6338 or go to southerncoastheartball.heart.org.

Group46 named Employer of the Year Group46 president Ryan Lockhart was named Employer of the Year by the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department. He was honored with the award at the Vocational Rehabilitation Open House Luncheon in Beaufort in October. The department provides job placement and training for people with disabilities. David Russell was hired as a graphic designer for Group46, a new position made possible by the vocational program.

Pender named to Second Helpings board of directors Jo Pender, a resident of Hilton Head Island and current volunteer, has joined the board of directors of Second Helpings, a local nonprofit group dedicated to alleviPender ating hunger in the community. Pender recently organized the silent auction for a Second Helpings fundraiser event held in September, which raised thousands of dollars for the organization’s mission. Pender has also been involved in the community as an Operation 200% tutor at Hilton Head Island Elementary School and a volunteer at the Literacy Center.

Second Helpings collects and distributes more than 2.7 million pounds of food annually to over 60 agencies and nonprofit groups in the Lowcountry.

New medical practice opens in Bluffton Dr. Laura Knobel has opened a new medical practice in Plantation Park in 66 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Bluffton. The office specializes in direct primary care, in which patients pay a low monthly fee for in-office services, without billing insurance companies or Medicare.

The practice eliminates dealing with insurance to give the doctor more time to spend with the patient. Knobel is a board-certified physician and cares for patients of all ages. The office is located at 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 202.

Bike shop opens in Old Town Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures has opened in Old Town Bluffton. Owner Jim Buser, a former triathlete and college track star, is also the owner of Sports Addiction, which he opened in 1999. Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures provides bike rentals, sales and repairs, and outdoor excursions like dolphin tours and fishing trips. The store is located at 28 Dr. Mellichamp Drive.

Medical oncologist attends national forum Dr. Gary Thomas, a medical oncologist on Hilton Head Island, recently attended the annual American Society of Hematology meeting in Chicago,

which provided updates on the diagnosis and treatment of hematologic malignancies. At the meeting, Thomas served as the South Carolina Oncology Society representative at the national state society presidents forum. Thomas’ practice is located at 45 Hospital Center Commons.

Art League adds two The Art League of Hilton Head welcomes Kristen McIntosh and Amy Wehrman to their team. McIntosh will McIntosh serve as gallery manager and has more than 10 years of experience working in the nonprofit industry. She will oversee all exhibitions, manage all gallery operations and coordinate social Wehrman media and marketing strategies. McIntosh is a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in public affairs and a focus in nonprofit management. Wehrman will serve as manager and bookkeeper, and will oversee all programs and classes associated with the Art League Academy. She has spent her career working with credit unions and has studied business administration and accounting.

The Art League is at 14 Shelter Cove Ln. Local fitness expert attends global conference Jennifer Wolfe of TrueFit Pilates and Training Center recently attended the doTERRA global convention in Salt Wolfe Lake City. The brand sells high-quality essential oils through more than three million independent distributors worldwide. At the convention, Wolfe — who has more than two decades of experience in fitness, Pilates and nutrition — learned about new products and how the brand improves lives and communities throughout the world. TrueFit Pilates also offers personal training. It is located at 57 Sheridan Park Drive in Bluffton.

Inner Peace Massage adds new skincare director Katie Coffey is the new director of skincare at Inner Peace Massage. She has more than 10 years of experience in the skincare industry, including facials, face waxing, body treatments, lash tinting and chemical peels. Previously, Coffey has worked as an account coordinator and trained Coffey makeup artist for Chanel. Inner Peace Massage is located at 48 Pennington Drive in Bluffton.

Sun City Hilton Head hires new executive director The Sun City Hilton Head board of directors has hired Ceasar Larrach as the community’s new executive director.

Previously, Larrach was the food and beverage director of Ceasars Palace Resort in Las Vegas, where he oversaw 300 employees.

He later transitioned to property management for homeowners associations and specializing in country clubs and active Larrach adult communities, including a large-scale Sun City community in California. Larrach and his wife will be relocating to the Lowcountry with their five children, who range in ages from 9 to 23. Sun City Hilton Head is the largest active adult community in the South Carolina Lowcountry and is home to more than 16,000 residents.

Three D Golf Cars adds second location Three D Golf Cars has opened its second location, Olde Towne Golf Cars, at 200 Bluffton Road. Locally owned and operated, Olde Towne Golf Cars specializes in low-speed vehicles and will feature a brand-new showroom. Three D Golf Cars’ repair service center will remain at 159 Burnt Church Road. The company services all brands of golf carts and is an authorized dealer of Tomberlin golf carts.

Foundation For Educational Excellence names new chairwoman The Foundation for Educational Excellence has named Deborah Colella as its new board chairwoman. Colella holds a doctoral degree in education and has more than 40 years of experience in the Beaufort County School District. She also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a dual master’s degree in education and special education from Hofstra University in New York. She completed her doctorate education at the University of South Carolina and she is nationally certified in science. The foundation seeks to enrich student experiences through instructional activities, teaching grants and projects.

Announcing New Tech Support Service Bluffton.tech Those having trouble setting up their computer, television or other electronics, in need of basic training about technology or who require troubleshooting can now visit Bluffton.tech to set up an in-home appointment with a service professional.

For more information, email technician Henrik DeGyor at help@ bluffton.tech.

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Fire & Life Safety News IN THIS ISSUE: Smoke Alarms • Get Out - Stay Out • Vehicle Fires • Carbon Monoxide Safety • Safe Sitters Babysitting Class

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Smoke Alarms

If you have working smoke alarms in your home, you increase your chances for surviving in a fire by 50%.

Replace batteries in all your smoke alarms 1-2 times per year. When you change your clocks, change your batteries. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and in all sleeping areas.

Smoke alarms provide an early warning that there is a fire – remember seconds count! If you need assistance with your smoke alarms, call 843-682-5141.

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CPR / AED Classes • Free Blood Pressure Checks • Home Safety Inspections • “Keep the Wreath Green”

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Get Out - Stay Out

Whether you live in an apartment or house or mobile home, make an escape plan and make sure your entire family knows the plan.

Make sure you have 2 ways out of every room.

Have everyone go to a special meeting place and check in if there is a fire.

Stay calm and call for help.

Escape first - then call 911.

Vehicle Fires

1 out of every 5 fires involves a car or motor vehicle.

If you have a car / vehicle fire, get yourself and everyone else out of the vehicle right away! Get a safe distance away and call 911.

Do not open the hood or trunk if you think fire is inside.

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Carbon Monoxide Safety

Free Blood Pressure Checks

Because you can’t see, taste or smell carbon monoxide, it can hurt you before you know it’s there. Exposure to low levels over time can make you sick while longer exposure can even kill you.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by appliances that burn gas or oil like a furnace, clothes dryer, stove, oven, water heater or space heater. Since these appliances are vented, most of the CO is taken out of your home but problems can arise when something goes wrong.

A CO detector in your home will give you an early warning and trigger before an average, healthy person experiences symptoms. Don’t ignore your CO alarm – move everyone to fresh air and call 911. For a more detailed brochure on carbon monoxide safety, call 843-682-5141.

Free blood pressure checks are always available at any fire station. You will be provided with a blood pressure check card to assist you in maintaining a record of your blood pressure readings and staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Home Safety Inspection Wonder if your home is safe? We can help. Call us and we will be happy to walk through your home with you and help make things safer. If you prefer to do it yourself, go to www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov and go to Public Safety, then : C h e c k li s t Fire Rescue and on  Ex it s the right lower side al ic r t c le E  of the page you io n C o rd s s n e t x E will find a Fire  e e p ing k e s u o Safety Checklist H  d n a so you can do  H e at ing ds r a z a H g your own walk C o o k in through.

CPR/AED Classes American Heart Association CPR / AED classes are offered each month at no charge to those who live or work on Hilton Head Island. Get certified!

We can also help you get certified in First Aid. Call 843-682-5141 to register.

Safe Sitters Babysitting Class Learn how to handle small medical, fire and security emergencies in this class. Learn how to better care for kids you are in charge of.

Not only will this help young teens become better babysitters, but is also valuable to kids who stay home alone. Must have at least 3 students to create a class. There is no charge. Call 843-682-5141 to set up a class.

Visit Any of Our Fire Stations Anytime!

“Keep the Wreath Green” We will place a wreath, which is illuminated with green bulbs, at Shelter Cove Park. If a fire occurs during the Holiday Season, one of the green bulbs will change to white or red. This will include preventable fires such as cooking, smoking, space heaters, candles, etc. The goal is to keep the wreath green. The wreath will remain lit Thanksgiving through Jan. 1, 2018. You can also check the status of our wreath and view fire safe holiday tips at www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov and click on “keep the wreath green.”

Station #1 – Entrance to Shipyard off Pope Ave. Station #2 – Sea Pines next to Plantation Center Station #3 – Hwy. 278 next to First Presbyterian Church Station #4 – Squire Pope Rd. across from Hudsons and The Boathouse Station #5 – Entrance to Hilton Head Plantation Station #6 – First right after you enter Palmetto Dunes Station #7 – Marshland Rd. near the Cross Island PARTNER PROMOTION

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS, THEY TOLD OF THEIR LIFE. – Murray Christopher, HHI native

‘They Served,’ too NEW BOOK REMEMBERS HILTON HEAD ISLAND CIVIL WAR HEROES

BY CAROLYN GRANT

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ilton Head Island native Murray Christopher was surprised to learn that a piece of his family’s history had been hiding for decades in Civil War pension files preserved by the federal government. But now his ancestor, Samuel Christopher, who served in the U.S. Colored Troop on Hilton Head Island during the Civil War, is receiving long overdue recognition for his service thanks to a new book from the Heritage Library.

Compiled and edited by volunteers from the Heritage Library, “They Served: Stories of United States Colored Troops from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina” is a look at the lives of black soldiers and their families, both before and during the war, through stories collected from Civil War-era pension applications.

“I think the book is fantastic. It was information that was locked away,” Christopher said. “It was an eye-opener because of all of the history that I have should have learned from elementary school to college. None of this information came up during those years. It was as if the Civil War was fought between Northern whites and Southern whites.”

About 15 years ago, Heritage Library volunteers started collecting pension records of black soldiers who had connections to Hilton Head. These soldiers primarily served in the 21st regiment, the United States Colored Troops of the U.S. Army, said Nancy Burke, a volunteer who co-authored the book with Patricia Burke, Susie Marquis and the library. A grant from the Heritage Classic Foundation helped offset the cost of requesting the records from the National Archives and the Records Administration in 70 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Maryland. Library volunteers then spent hours indexing the records into individual files.

“We thought it was a shame for this information to sit in these filing cabinets,” Nancy Burke said. She and volunteers Patricia Burke, Elizabeth Hanson and Marquis pulled together the stories told in the pension records and edited them for the book, which features the stories of 71 soldiers or their widows who applied for pensions in the years following the Civil War. “In order for a soldier or his widow to get a pension, they had to go before a board to prove service,” Nancy Burke said. The soldiers often lacked documents to verify their identities. “So they went to the board and told their stories.

Some brought witnesses with them. The witnesses would describe their knowledge of the person.”

Other volunteers agree: The records are a valuable resource in understanding the lives of the area’s black residents during the Civil War. “In reading these records, you get a sense of what life was like, what home was like, the influence of the church, the importance of ministers, and the attitudes permeating in the black community,” Patricia Burke said.

As they poured over applications, hundreds of names emerged. “We ended up with a huge amount of genealogical information of who these people are,” Nancy Burke said. “There is a large number of people here today who are related to people in the book.”

Among the stories is that of Samuel Christopher — Murray Christopher’s

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Volunteers from the Heritage Library used historical documents from the Civil War era such as this disability discharge certificate to reconstruct the stories of local families in a new book.

great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. Born as a slave on April 15,1843, on Hilton Head, Samuel enlisted in the Army when he was 20 and was discharged three years later.

The chronic eye diseases, rheumatism and other injuries he obtained during his time in service prevented him from earning a consistent living, leading to financial problems that caused him to move his family frequently.

Murray Christopher said he first learned of Samuel after finding his headstone in Drayton Cemetery, a family burial ground near the end of Baygall Road. The headstone was only inscribed with the name S. Christopher, and neither Murray nor anyone in his family knew what the S stood for, or how to find out more about the grave’s inhabitant.

Four years ago, Murray received a call from a volunteer at the Heritage Library about a program tracing the history of people in Mitchelville. It was then that more details began to emerge about Samuel Christopher, giving the family a glimpse at its ancestors.

Thanks to the research conducted by the Heritage Library volunteers, Murray said he has found that blacks, including his relatives, made significant contributions to the Civil War. “The information is ironclad,” he said. “There were depositions taken through soldier pension applications. In their own words, they told of their life.”

“They Served” can be purchased on Amazon or at the Heritage Library Foundation, 852 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. M

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W R STORIES LOCAL VETERANS REFLECT ON THEIR SERVICE

BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

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very year on the 11th day of the 11th month, Americans honor past and present members of the armed forces with Veterans Day ceremonies, parades and other community events.

Meant to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, as well as the families who have been left behind to wait and worry, the holiday was first established as Armistice Day in 1918. It marked the

treaty signed by the Allies and Germany to end fighting on the western front during World War I. In 1954, the holiday was renamed Veterans Day in the U.S. The Lowcountry is home to many veterans and active-duty service members from all branches of the military. As tribute to their service, Monthly interviewed several local veterans about how they served and what Veterans Day means to them.

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Jacob Morrow United States Marine Corps

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acob Morrow doesn’t know how old he is or when to celebrate his birthday. But he knew from an early age that he owed society a debt of gratitude and wanted to find some way to pay it back.

Morrow was a toddler living in a Catholic orphanage in Vietnam when he was evacuated by American troops during Operation Babylift and eventually adopted by an American family. Although his adopted father was a Marine, the prospect of military service didn’t really appeal to Morrow — he wanted to be a chef or work in the sports industry — until he found himself at a crossroads.

After a year at Millersville University in his Pennsylvania hometown, Morrow took a year off to figure out his next step. A family friend who served in the Marine Corps suggested that Morrow join the service, and the military again provided an opportunity for a fresh start.

Morrow fast-tracked through the Corps as a combat engineer, earning a meritorious promotion to sergeant within four years. His gung-ho nature led him to the drill field at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, where he spent three years as a drill instructor. It was during that time he met Jennifer Brown, a Bluffton native who would become his wife and give birth to the couple’s first child, a son.

In 2000, the small family was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, where they remained for six years.

While living overseas, the couple had another son, but Morrow was itching to “get to the fight” so he could earn a promotion from gunnery sergeant. Just when he thought he was headed to join Operation Iraqi Freedom, a last-minute change of orders sent

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HE KNEW I NEEDED TO GET TO THE FIGHT him to Quantico, Virginia, to train troops at Officer Candidate School. Though he was disappointed, Morrow knew his opportunity to join the front would come soon enough.

“I had a good section commander,” Morrow said.

“He knew I needed to get to the fight, and he was looking for every possible way I could get to the fight after I was done there.”

He got his wish in 2008. A unit based in Beaufort was in need of an engineering operations chief, allowing Jennifer and the boys to be near her family while Morrow deployed to Iraq. He spent a year in Iraq overseeing a unit that primarily repaired airfields, preparing his younger charges for a potential battle that fortunately never came to their door.

“For those ones that saw death, those ones that saw guys get blown apart and stuff like that, it took a mental toll on them,” said Morrow, who retired in 2012 at the rank of sergeant major. “I was fortunate enough that I didn’t have to see some of the horrific things that some of these guys have seen.”

Today, Morrow is enrolled at Armstrong State University in Savannah, where he is working on a degree in physical education in hopes of becoming a teacher and coach. One of his recent assignments for English class was to read Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried,” a collection of short stories about a platoon of American soldiers fighting in Vietnam.

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Dennis Gillespie United States Coast Guard

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s Greece and Turkey fought over the island of Cyprus in the summer of 1974, Dennis Gillespie was a young U.S. Coast Guard gunnery officer on the deck of the USS Blakeley, which aided in evacuating U.S. and British nationals from the Mediterranean island.

He was responsible for the 5-inch gun mount on the front of the destroyer and the surface-toair missile launcher on the back, and for a while, he feared he might have to use them.

“We were locked and loaded,” Gillespie said. “If the Turks had taken down one of those helicopters, we probably would have started lobbing shells on the beach.”

The episode was one of the most eventful in Gillespie’s five-year stint on active duty with the Coast Guard, which included 21 months on the high-endurance Coast Guard cutter Dallas and 18 months on the USS Blakeley. He spent the remainder of his fulltime commitment at Coast Guard headquarters in Washington, D.C., working with the Navy on weapons systems for Coast Guard ships.

Instead of leaving when his time was up, Gillespie accepted a reserve commission and served another 16 years before retiring in 1993 as a commander.

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That was the focus of most of Gillespie’s tenure in the reserves, where he spent one weekend a month and two or more weeks of active duty a year, often commanding units.

Gillespie and his fellow reservists would take over search and rescue roles for the active-duty members of the Coast Guard one weekend a month, ready to assist anyone having trouble at sea.

“We were wearing the same uniform, doing the same job,” Gillespie said. “As far as the ’customer’ goes, it doesn’t matter to them.”

Gillespie stays connected to the Coast Guard through the academy’s alumni association and has been amazed to see the advancements in technology, ranging from weapons systems to the sensors used in operating a ship. No longer do guardsmen need to rely on a sextant and use the sun and stars to find their bearings.

But some things never change: The Coast Guard is there when needed, from providing sea-based security at Guantanamo Bay to rescuing victims of hurricanes.

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Lauren Evans United States Navy

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n the eve of her assignment to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany in 2006, Lauren Evans had dinner with her younger sister, who made a quip to the server about sending her sister off to war at her advanced age.

Evans was 59 at the time and a grandmother of seven.

“I did everything backwards,” she says with a laugh.

Indeed, Evans was about 20 years behind the typical curve when she commissioned into the Navy Reserve at age 41 in order to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Her wealth of nursing experience made her a valuable asset, though, and she soon was commanding reserve units during her one weekend a month and two weeks of active duty a year, often overseeing humanitarian missions.

Evans was recalled twice during her 20-year tenure. She was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in 1991, but that assignment lasted only five weeks until Operation Desert Storm concluded. Her assignment was more intense in 2006, when she was sent to Landstuhl — the primary hospital supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in the Middle East.

Evans spent 13 months at Landstuhl, where one to three planes filled with wounded soldiers arrived each day. The nature of the wounds changed depending on the nature of the battle, but often included severe burns, gunshot wounds from sniper

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fire, and devastating injuries from improvised explosive devices.

The medical team at Landstuhl typically treated injured soldiers and sent them stateside within 24 to 48 hours. Once the injured soldiers were on their way home, the medical team was left to wonder how their former patients fared.

“What we saw was pretty horrendous, day in, day out,” Evans said. “People don’t realize that we’re still at war. Even when we were in Germany, we would come home and the hard part was that people acted like nothing was going on. We’re still at war — all over the globe — and it’s not cooling down.”

As a reservist, a nurse and an older woman, Evans was cognizant of the need to command respect.

She instructed her charges to always remember they weren’t simply nurses, but “military officers who happen to be Navy nurses.” At one particular training session, she overheard a young pilot comment that he didn’t approve of women in the service because they were too compassionate.

“I just looked at him and said, ‘Listen, honey, when you’re lying on the ground with your guts hanging out and calling for your mama, you’re going to want someone who has a little compassion,’ ” she said.

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uss Spicer didn’t choose the military life, but he has chosen to stay involved.

Nearly five decades after he was drafted into the Army, Spicer operates the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes, a nonprofit group he and friend Jim Miller founded after they retired to “make sure veterans have some resources to help them that guys in my generation just did not have.”

The seeds were planted when Spicer was drafted in May 1968, heading off to basic training and then advanced infantry training, Officer Candidate School, and helicopter flight training. Spicer served a two-year tour in Vietnam from 1970-71.

Though he returned to civilian life when his commitment was up, Spicer’s military background has permeated his life. His son-in-law recently retired from the Army after 20 years, and his grandson is a first lieutenant with the 101st Air Assault out of Fort Campbell and was recently called up to active duty.

In fact, it was an old military pal — retired Lt. Gen. David Weisman — who encouraged Spicer to find a way to help veterans during a golf trip to Hilton Head Island, and the Lowcountry Foundation

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Over the past seven years, the foundation has donated $910,000 to various military charities through a partnership with the PGA Tour’s Birdies for the Brave program, providing 14 support dogs to wounded soldiers through K9s for Warriors, full scholarships for two Clemson students whose parents were killed while on active duty through the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and five mortgage-free homes for injured veterans through the Military Warriors Support Foundation, among other donations. The foundation relies on a network of nearly 200 volunteers, none paid.

And it wouldn’t have happened if Spicer’s hand hadn’t been forced by the draft.

“We no longer have true citizen soldiers as such, where one day you’re a civilian and the next day you’re drafted into the Army,” Spicer said. “My goal was to make the most out of that.

“I’m just proud to have served. I’m even more proud to be able to help the current generation of soldiers. I’m glad the disciplines I learned during my four years of active duty have allowed me to help others.” M

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Tonia Voegele Air Force

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s an 18-year-old working in a retail clothing store and taking community college classes part-time in her hometown of Pasadena, California, Tonia Voegele was facing a future she wasn’t excited about. She had just been made a supervisor and was being groomed for management, a promotion she didn’t want to stick around to see come true.

So she went to see the Air Force recruiter and changed her path dramatically.

“I was in military intelligence, so that’s pretty much all I can tell you,” Voegele said with a laugh.

“Anything I know is probably not classified anymore, but I have no way of knowing.”

Jokes aside, Voegele certainly chose an interesting time to enter the field. She enlisted in 1985, at the height of Cold War tensions between the United States and what was then the Soviet Republic. Her time in the military lasted until 1993, so her tenure also included the first Gulf War. “There was a lot of stuff to know,” she says.

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I WAS IN MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, SO THAT’S PRETTY MUCH ALL I CAN TELL YOU. Voegele’s duty stations included Texas, England, Korea and Fort Meade, as well as temporary duty assignments at the Pentagon and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She worked the European and Far East theaters and was assigned to the National Security Agency, but she was never close to combat.

“I don’t think they even let women near armed conflict when I was in,” Voegele said, though she has seen that gradually change with friends who remained in the service after she left.

Despite the limited roles for women during that time, however, Voegele never felt out of place, neither as a woman nor as a minority. Though she grew up in the melting pot of Southern California and married a white man, she found the military environment she experienced to be inclusive — and more rewarding than a career as a retail manager.

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LUXURY SECTION

The View from

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he Grand Cru’s polished teak gleams in the fall sunlight, and a gentle breeze stirs the American flag mounted on her stern. Once aboard, comfortable seating invites relaxation, with every comfort of home tucked into the cherry-paneled cabin.

Sitting on this boat, built and furnished with meticulous attention to detail, the Lowcountry waterways look even more inviting — if that’s possible.

The yacht, owned by Jim McWilliams, isn’t the largest or most commanding boat in Windmill Harbour, but even from shore this Hinckley Picnic Boat 34 stands out for its classic appeal and charm. But look beyond its vessels’ glistening varnish and you’ll discover that Hinckley Yachts, based in Maine, has a lot more to offer than good looks.

Over the years, Hinckley’s yachts have become American icons. Founded in 1928 when Benjamin

Hinckley bought a boatyard in Maine, the company was taken over by his son, Henry Hinckley, in 1932 and built its first boat, a 36-foot motorboat, in 1933.

Hinckley built war boats during World War II and was later known for its sailboats before returning to powerboats in the mid-1990s. By then, the company had been sold and rebought by the Hinckley family, and, according to an essay in Soundings Magazine

by Shep McKenney, who co-owned Hinckley at the time, seen a shift toward customers more interested in day boating.

Inspired by the way Maine’s lobster boats sat low in the water, gliding through it with ease, McKenney and partner Bob Hinckley released the first Picnic Boat in 1994. It quickly became the brand’s most popular model. The day boat is comfortable and sleeps two people with full amenities, and has a twin November 2017 85

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jet-propulsion engine, so there’s no propeller to scrape in shallow water or snag on underwater debris. And a unique stick steering mechanism makes the Picnic Boat ultra-maneuverable even in tight places. It became an instant classic, maintaining the high standard of craftsmanship Hinckley is known for.

And Hinckleys aren’t just American icons; they’re beloved

by American icons. Philanthropist David Rockefeller’s most recent Hinckley is a Talaria 55, while Martha Stewart pilots a 36 Picnic Boat.

Each Hinckley is a custom order, built by hand at one of the company’s boatyards. The company builds about 50 boats a year. In July, a Hinckley Picnic Boat 34, named the Freedom III, was featured in the Made in America display at the White House.

The company’s dedication to quality and design attracted McWilliams, who splits his time between Atlanta and Windmill Harbor. His Grand Cru was delivered in January, and he and his wife, Carole, use it for day trips to Savannah, weekends away in Charleston, and entertaining their grandchildren. They also enjoy having evening cocktails on the boat and taking midday jaunts to Bluffton for lunch.

“If it’s not in the slip,” McWilliams said, “we’re probably headed down the river out to Palmetto Bluff.”

Before the Hinckley, McWilliams owned a large yacht that slept up to five people. He’s had boats since 1994 and has sailed as far south as Florida and north to the Chesapeake.

McWilliams liked the Picnic Boat 34 because it was safe, easy to handle, sturdy and, of course, good-looking. He relies on local

Previous page: Hinckley Yachts are known for their superior craftsmanship and exquisite details. The company was founded in 1928.

Left: The Grand Cru sits in her home port at Windmill Harbor.

Top: The cockpit of the Hinckley Picnic Boat 34 sits low to the water like the lobster boats that inspired its design.

Below: Jim and Carole McWilliams use The Grand Cru to cruise to Palmetto Bluff and entertain their grandchildren.

THE HINCKLEY PICNIC BOAT’S DESIGN WAS INSPIRED BY THE WAY MAINE’S LOBSTER BOATS SAT LOW IN THE WATER, GLIDING THROUGH IT WITH EASE. company Italian Boat Care to keep it in perfect condition and ready for him to use when he comes into town.

“Enrico is the go-to person on Hilton Head Island for yacht owners that are looking for professional care,” he said.

Enrico is Enrico Terramoccia, owner of Italian Boat Care. He manages all the maintenance on McWilliams’ Grand Cru as well as many other Hinckleys and luxury boats on Hilton Head.

He’s lived in the Lowcountry for more than 20 years, but he brought his love of boating, and wooden boats in particular, from his home in Italy. Terramoccia grew up with his four brothers in Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, a small town famous for wooden boat construction and restoration. Terramoccia was 14 when he started working on wooden sailboats. He raced, toured and even worked as captain on the Gucci family’s sailboat.

Now he provides a range of services for clients, depending on their needs, including woodwork maintenance and mechanical repairs. Some boats require 360-degree attention, he said, with wooden boats in particular needing special care.

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World-Class Within Reach

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hinking of planning an escape?

Maybe a relaxing getaway to an all-inclusive resort, a cruise aboard a luxury liner, or a week spent exploring a foreign destination. Before you call your travel agent or book your flight, don’t forget that some of the world’s most prestigious luxury accommodations and amenities are right here in the Lowcountry.

Follow May River Road from Old Town Bluffton, winding your way beneath a canopy of live oaks and over goldgreen marshlands, and you’ll find a lavish enclave of understated elegance adored by celebrities and world travelers alike.

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FANCY A GETAWAY TO A PLACE THAT’S REDEFINED LUXURY? IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

Welcome to Palmetto Bluff, where world class dining and luxurious amenities are set amid lamp-lit streets, forest trails and gorgeous views of the May River.

A World Apart The rich coastal elegance that first drew global attention to the Lowcountry is expressed in sublime simplicity at 20,000-acre Palmetto Bluff, where Montage Resort offers luxurious lodging options set among carefully planned and well-manicured green spaces, waterways and neighborhoods. The cottages and hotel coexist with undisturbed natural beauty. Not a tree is planted nor shovel turned in Palmetto Bluff without a look at how the work will impact the ecosystem. As part of this focus on environmental conservation, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy has kept a tight rein on every aspect of development, creating a breathtakingly pristine natural wilderness that coexists in peaceful harmony with a thriving gated community.

That’s part of Palmetto Bluff’s primary goal: to protect and nurture the ecological treasure that is the South Carolina Lowcountry while still enjoying the natural world to the fullest. For example: the wide village green of Wilson Landing and the park at Moreland Landing were carefully constructed to afford the finest May River views — both to those on land and those who arrive by water. Palmetto Bluff also has a small but thriving commercial village, with a casual restsaurant,

small history museum, RT’s Market, other shops, a chapel for intimate weddings and a deep water dock. In addition to vacationers, locals enjoy dining at Palmetto Bluff and being pampered at the resort’s spa.

To help people get an up-close and personal look at the region’s natural beauty, the conservancy hosts regular education tours on the area’s unique ecology, as well as its history. Take to the water for a sunset cruise aboard “Grace,” which is Palmetto Bluff’s 60-foot antique yacht. Or explore on your own via canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Sport fishing has a long and storied history at Palmetto Bluff, going back to the resort’s days as a rustic getaway for clients of the Union Camp Corporation. As a result, the many waterways that run through Palmetto Bluff are stocked with largemouth bass and bream. Reel one in with a complimentary fishing pole from the Canoe Club Paddle House.

But, of course, this is the Lowcountry, and perhaps no tradition is as honored here as the game of golf. The Jack Nicklaus masterpiece at May River Golf Club blends inspired design with a dedication to Palmetto Bluff’s natural beauty. » Opposite Page: Those who get away to Palmetto Bluff stay in elegant rooms, suites, cottages, and vacation homes designed in classic Southern style.

Bottom: Offering sweeping views of the gorgeous May River, Palmetto Bluff has calm inland waterways for fishing and kayaking.

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A New Level of Luxury Since its expansion and re-opening in 2016, Montage Palmetto Bluff has set a new standard for luxury in lodging in the Lowcountry. It would do New York banker Richard T. Wilson Jr. proud — Wilson bought Palmetto Bluff in 1902 and set to work creating an idyllic retreat for the social elite of his day. His mansion drew some of the most esteemed names of the early 20th century to the Lowcountry for celebrations that lasted weeks.

To honor this legacy of artful luxury nestled in a Lowcountry paradise, Montage set to work renovating the inn and property, turning it into a $100 million world-class resort. Its 200 guest rooms are carefully tailored to rival the most luxurious hotels in Europe — 400-thread-count Italian linens, mixed with a uniquely Southern blend of charm and hospitality.

“Montage Palmetto Bluff authentically represents the heritage of the destination, and we are excited to bring it to life as we welcome visitors from both our local community and around the world,” said Alan J. Fuerstman, founder and chief executive officer of Montage Hotels & Resorts.

That luxury extends well beyond the guest rooms, though; look past their walls — which bear photos from the long-gone days when New York’s upper echelon spent their summers sipping ice tea on the bluffs and boating in the May River — and you’ll find a variety of different dining experiences, from the Southern-inspired all-day menu at Jessamine’s to the waterside relaxation of Fore & Aft, plus a decadent spa experience at the 13,000-square-foot Spa Montage, with its hot tubs, cold plunge pools, eucalyptus steam rooms and redwood saunas. Or cool off in one of two outdoor pools, then lounge on the terrace and enjoy the relaxed, comforting aesthetic.

When wanderlust strikes, remember that you don’t have to travel halfway around the world to find five-star luxury and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Whether you’re looking for an indulgent daytrip or an extravagant staycation, having Palmetto Bluff just down the road means never having to go too far to find world-class luxury. M 90 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Cast a line into one of Palmetto Bluff’s many ponds and lakes or in the May River. Explore tranquil water trails in your own kayak or canoe, or be a little more adventurous and grab a paddleboard.

So what will a staycation living the high life cost you?

• Starting room rate at Montage Palmetto Bluff: $295 • Round of golf at May River Golf Course: $315 in peak season (April-June, Sept.-Dec.) and $215 in off-peak season (Jan.-March, July, August). Includes green fee, walking caddie or cart with forecaddie.

• Golf Cart rental: $75 per day • Bike rental: $12 per day • 60-Minute facials and massages at Spa Montage Palmetto Bluff: Start at $205 • Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing: complimentary with resort stay Packages: 1. Choose Your Adventure: which includes accommodations in an Inn room, guest house, cottage or village home, $150 resort credit activity, breakfast daily for two at your choice of Buffalo’s or Jessamine. Rates starting at $430 per night and a three-night minimum stay is required.

2. May River Unlimited Golf: includes luxurious inn rooms, guests house, cottage or village home accommodations, unlimited golf on the Mary River Golf Course, breakfast each morning at Buffalo’s ($60 credit per bedroom). This is a two-night package and rates start at $650 per night.

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The World is

Your Oyster WHERE SHOULD YOU GO WHEN THE SKY’S THE LIMIT? WE ASK THE EXPERTS.

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t’s a great big beautiful world out there.

For the luxury traveler, there are truly no limits on where the five-star experience can take you. But the rest of us can dream, too. If money were no object, where should you go?

We reached out to three travel experts to find the finest luxury destinations in the world. We challenged them to plan trips for a young, adventurous couple looking for a long weekend and for a family with the added difficulty of having a tween and teen in the mix. (If you don’t know why that adds to the difficulty, you have never traveled with a teenager.) They also made suggestions for a pair of retirees looking for an extended two-week adventure.

Here are a few mind-blowing itineraries the travel agents proposed, which have us itching to add a few more stamps to our passports.

Travel Expert No. 1: Mark Murphy As founder of TravelPulse.com, Mark Murphy is regularly called upon to serve as a travel expert on outlets such as Fox News, CBS News, CNN and more.

Romantic Getaway: Murphy goes global to give our young adventurous couple an extended trip of a lifetime, starting with a visit to Dubai.

“Just outside of Dubai, you can tear across the desert in Range Rovers.

They could do a one-day adventure out there or spend the night,” he said. “So it combines a city-stay in Dubai, which is world-renowned for crazy shopping and six-star hotels like the Burj Al Arab.”

From there — and obviously this trip requires more than a weekend — Murphy would send our couple to South Africa to relax in a five-star private game reserve.

“I stayed at the Kapama Private Game

I WOULD GO EXPERIENCE FOUR CLIMATES IN ECUADOR. – Mark Murphy, founder of TravelPulse.com

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Reserve,” he said. “I really liked this place because your suite has this massive living room leading out to a plunge pool right off your deck. Plus, you’ll see everything from Cape buffalo to elephants and packs of lions. You’ll see everything.”

Family Travel: For one destination offering a ton of different experiences, Murphy would encourage families with teenage children to check out Ecuador.

“I would go experience four climates in Ecuador,” he said. Start in Quito before heading up the volcano to the crater.

After that, explore Ecuador’s beautiful wilderness. “I would take in the Amazon jungle and I would take in one of the eco-lodges out there.”

One in particular, Sacha Lodge, lets you explore the rainforest in a canoe and climb up to a stunning catwalk among the jungle canopy. “You can see a lot up

Kelly Block is a travel agent at AAA Carolinas in Bluffton.

She has earned national awards for her expertise during almost 30 years in the travel industry.

there – not a lot of people realize how much of the animal life lives up in the canopy of the rainforest,” he said.

Mature vacation: For seniors, Murphy recommends Seabourne Cruises, a luxury cruise line that has been making quite a name for itself due to its high-class service and exotic itineraries.

“I’d put them on a cruise that covers southeast Asia,” Murphy said.

“Seabourne has come out with some new ships that are really upgraded.”

Travel Expert No. 2: Kelly Brock Kelly Brock of AAA Carolinas has earned national awards for her travel expertise. She has nearly 30 years experience in the industry.

Brock has a suggestion for a young couple that keeps them pretty close to home, sending them to the hipster haven of Asheville, North Carolina.

“A visit to the Sierra Nevada Brewery and possibly a beer and/or food tour of the downtown area would be great, as well as a visit to the Biltmore Winery and a Land Rover excursion on property,” she said. “A day trip out to the Smoky Mountains for hiking, white water rafting on the Nantahala or tubing on Deep Creek would make for a super fun day.

Dinner and spa treatments at the Grove Park Inn would be a bonus.”

For our hypothetical family, Brock recommends a tour with Tauck Bridges or a trip with Adventures by Disney.

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FOR MATURE TRAVELERS LOOKING FOR LUXURY, THE OLD-WORLD OPULENCE OF TRAIN TRAVEL IS MAKING A BIG COMEBACK.

Jim Buckley is a Virtuoso-certified travel specialist who co-founded Island Travel in 2001.

America, and Southeast Asia.

“Not only is the family experiencing a destination together, the kids are engaging with other kids from all over the country,” she said.

If the family isn’t interested in packing and unpacking, or if they’re looking for a more relaxed holiday, there are many top-notch all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, such as Dreams Resorts — and, of course, cruising is always an option.

For our older couple, Brock said European river cruising has seen a huge jump in popularity thanks to massive investment in luxury ships. From Viking River Cruises to the decadent luxury of Crystal Cruises’ new ships, there’s never been a better time to hit the water in Europe.

Travel Expert No. 3: Jim Buckley Jim Buckley is a Virtuoso-certified travel specialist who co-founded Island Travel in 2001. He specializes in luxury travel for a discerning clientele of world travelers.

For family travel, he recommends Costa Rica because it offers everything from adventure activities to quiet luxury.

Buckley recommends splitting time between the rugged terrain of Costa Rica’s mountains and the luxury of its coastal resorts.

“There’s a lot of different activities around the Arenal Volcano, from zip lining to whitewater rafting and just enjoying the rainforest. Then you can go to the beach after all that activity and relax and enjoy the ocean at one of the all-inclusive resorts on the Pacific coast,” he said.

For mature travelers looking for luxury, the old-world opulence of train travel is making a big comeback. Buckley highly recommends Rocky Mountaineer’s Canadian Rockies and West Coast voyages for senior travelers.

“Within the Canadian Rockies… you can gauge your level of activity based on how you feel on a given day,” he said. “You can walk on a glacier, you can take a gondola ride up a mountain in Banff. You can choose activities with differing degrees of difficulty based on what someone feels like doing on a given day.”

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Uncorked CHAMPAGNE IS THE PERFECT SIP FOR ALL SEASONS

BY CARRIE HIRSCH

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hen Cher’s character Loretta Castorini dropped a cube of sugar into her Champagne in the movie “Moonstruck,” purists gasped — but hey, at least she got her man. But we can’t condone the sugar cube-bubbly blend. At most, adding some crème de cassis or Chambord to make a Kir Royale is perfectly acceptable but first things first: Champagne comes from the geographical region of Champagne in France, produced under strict French law.

Anything else is just sparkling wine. Möet et Chandon, Tattinger and Veuve Cliquot are just several of the bubbly’s most famous producers. Champagne must be served chilled, and somewhere between 45 to 50 degrees is ideal. A clear glass flute with a long stem — a shape designed specifically for bubbly because it provides less room for the beverage’s carbonation to escape by reducing the surface area — is the best drinking vessel.

When it comes to food pairings, it’s easier to say what not to pair with Champagne. Surprisingly, sweet desserts make Champagne less appealing, with sugary cakes impacting the palate to give Champagne a bitter, unpleasant taste. A dark chocolate ganache cake or any dessert with dark chocolate as a main ingredient, however, marries well with Champagne because it is not very sweet. But who wants to wait until dessert to enjoy Champagne? Pop the cork and pour a glass to go with appetizers or the main course. The best foods to serve with Champagne are shellfish, especially oysters and shrimp, and fish — whether served raw, grilled, smoked, chilled, hot or in creamy sauces, there is a lot of flexibility. Cheeses, pâtés and mousses are also classic Champagne pairings. Simply served with toasts points, an elegant cheese plate or charcuterie board sets the tone for celebrations of any size. And, of course, Champagne can also be used in sauces and gravies when cooking.

When purchasing your bottle, you must decide whether you want to spring for a vintage varietal. Tell the difference between vintage and non-vintage by looking at the bottle’s label: If you see a year printed on the label »

THE BEST FOODS TO SERVE WITH CHAMPAGNE ARE SHELLFISH, ESPECIALLY OYSTERS AND SHRIMP. CHEESES, PATÉS AND MOUSSES ARE ALSO CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE PAIRINGS.

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Grand Vintage 2006 • A pale yellow colour with green reflections • Initial notes of just ripened fruits • Peach, mango and banana are rounded out with mature notes of white pepper, flint and marzipan • As the wine breathes, the bouquet is refreshed with floral and delicately botanical notes of honeysuckle, bergamot and anis • A preliminary crispness notes of nectarine and currant gives way to a succulent, creamy richness, with the impression of expansive flavour asserting itself and lingering on a bittersweet, deliciously appetizing note of pomelo

Veuve Clicquot Brut • • • •

Golden yellow with tiny bubbles Aromas of yellow and white fruits Vanilla Oasty (Brioche)

Veuve Clicquot Brut- Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut has been the symbol of the House since 1772. A perfect balance between power and finesse, its complexity comes from the predominant presence of Pinot Noir and Reserve Wines. It showcases our superb vineyards and the consistent style of our House

Grand Vintage 2006- Floral, Expansive, and Succulent. Every Grand Vintage is unique and original, the cellar master’s personal, free interpretation in service of the singular qualities of that year’s grapes.

Grand Vintage 2006 is the perfect embodiment of the Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage spirit, a spirit founded on three essential values: - Freedom of interpretation - Selection of the year’s most remarkable wines - Respect for the individuality of each vintage for finely aged champagnes which stand out for their maturity, complexity and charisma.

Veuve Clicquot Rose- Madame Clicquot created the first blended Rosé in 1818 by adding some red wine to Yellow Label champagne. The result was Veuve Clicquot Rosé, a fruity and full-bodied expression of the Veuve Clicquot style.

Made using 50 to 60 different crus, the cuvee is based on Brut Yellow Label’s traditional blend, 44 to 48 % Pinot Noir, 13 to 18 % Meunier, 25 to 29 % Chardonnay.

Veuve Clicquot Rose Tattinger Brut La Francaise • Pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles.

• It is delicate, with aromas of peach, white flowers, vanilla pod, and brioche • Flavors of fresh fruit and honey on the palate.

Tattinger Brut La Francaise is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier wines from at least 35 villages.

The high proportion of Chardonnay (40%) is unique among fine nonvintage Champagnes. The presses are located in the vineyard for immediate pressing of the fruit after the manual harvest, and the resulting must is cold fermented under temperature-controlled conditions. After resting until the end of winter, the wine is blended, and then the final cuvée undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle in Taittinger’s cool cellars. The aging of Brut La Française on the lees for almost 4 years more than doubles the legal minimum of 15 months.

This extra time in the cellars allows the wine to reach the peak of aromatic maturity, and the result is a delicately balanced Champagne, known for its consistently excellent quality.

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Luminous color with copper hues Aromas of fresh red fruits Biscuity notes of dried fruits Viennese Pastries

Moet Ice Imperial • • • • • • •

Deep gold with amber highlights Powerful aroma of tropical fruits (mango, guava) Sumptuousness stonefruits (nectarine) An original note of raspberry Broad, fleshy, voluptuous flavour of a fresh fruit salad The captivating sweetness of caramel and quince jelly Refreshing acidity of grapefruit and ginger notes

Moet Ice Imperial- Intense, Fruity, and Fresh. Moët Ice Impérial, the first and only champagne especially created to be enjoyed over ice. A new champagne experience combining fun, fresh and free sensations while remaining true to the Moët & Chandon style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its seductive palate and its elegant maturity.

Thank you to Roller Wines & Spirits for providing Champagne photos and descriptions. Find these brands and many others for your next celebration at 6 Lagoon Road on Hilton Head Island. Tel. 843-785-3614.

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(i.e. 2014), this means the grapes came from one year’s harvest. Non-vintage Champagnes use grapes from several different years. Vintage Champagnes often are of a higher quality than non-vintages, but they also come with a higher price tag. Vintage Champagnes usually start at around $50 a bottle, but can run into the thousands at high-end auctions.

Non-vintage Champagne can be found in the $35 to $50 range, but many wine shops offer sales throughout the year, as well as case discounts that can add up to significant savings.

Buying ahead for a special occasion? Vintage Champagnes typically have a shelf-life of between six to 10 years if properly stored — on their sides in a dark, cool environment. Non-vintage Champagnes have a shorter shelf-life of between two to four years. But beware: Long-term storage in the refrigerator can be detrimental because it is too cold and exposes the bottle to too much light. And just like when the cat is out of the bag, the Champagne cork cannot be inserted

back into the bottle. If you don’t finish the bottle, try a stainless steel stopper. À votre santé!

RAISE A GLASS To quickly chill a bottle of Champagne, fill an ice bucket with equal amounts of cold water and ice cubes.

Add the bottle and allow it to chill for 30 minutes. If you won’t be serving the bottle right away, refrigerate it for at least four hours.

Ready to pop the cork? Peel off the foil, and then wrap the fingers of one hand firmly around the neck of the bottle.

Point the bottle away from anyone or any fine artwork for safety — the pressure inside the bottle can expel corks as fast as 25 mph. Remove the wire cage with your other hand, then drape a dry cloth napkin over the cork. Firmly grasp the cork through the napkin, positioning your hand as you would to unscrew a bottle cap while gently turning the bottle in a circular motion with the hand holding the bottle. Cheers! M

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Catherine Canino Pearl Earrings 843.785.2779 3 BILLY WOOD APPLIANCE a shopmorelocal.org partner

Miele CVA Built-in Coffee Machine with bean-to-cup system – perfect for every kitchen 843.681.8441 BillyWoodAppliance.com

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Eclectic stone and glass bead bracelets by Facets 843.815.4674 ShopMalukaSC.com

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Bluffton’s Fashion District MALUKA IS A LOCAL BOUTIQUE WITH URBAN STYLE

BY CAROL WEIR | PHOTOS BY KELLY SPINELLA

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luffton’s Promenade district is the closest thing the Lowcountry has to an urban scene. Nightlife, residential living space above restaurants and a walkable scale have made this area popular with Millennials.

The metro feel made this location appealing to Kim Block when she decided to open a boutique in her new hometown. Her shop, Maluka, looks like a clothing store one might find in the downtown of a large city.

Block, who recently moved to Bluffton from New Jersey, said the growth in the area gave her the confidence to invest in the Promenade.

When she opened Maluka in June 2016, customers in

Ladies’ Night Out: Enjoy complimentary wine and appetizers while checking out the latest fashions at Maluka from 6-8 p.m.

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Bluffton didn’t have many options for high quality, fashion-forward clothes.

Enter Kim Block and her business partner Kari Giordano. When Kim moved to the Lowcountry three years ago, Kari stayed in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, where she owns a clothing store also named Maluka. The two collaborate when buying for, merchandising and marketing their stores.

“Maluka is a combination of three girls’ names, but it also means ‘crazy’ in Portuguese,” Block said. The smile on her face while she talks about the shop shows that while the store is first and foremost a business, it’s also fun for her and her staff.

Running a boutique in the South took some adjustment. At first Block carried a lot of bright colors, but soon realized that her customers wore a lot of black.

And although Maluka features higher end lines including Amanda Uprichards, Block recently began incorporating smaller lines to make the clothes more affordable.

Styles—from velour track suits to off-theshoulder shirts, bell sleeves and ripped jeans— reflect popular trends.

“My customer is a little bit trendy and will try things,” Block said. “It’s not so much the label as the look.”

Block and Giordano hand pick the best pieces from each collection every season. By the front door, dramatic looks for evening beckon window shoppers off

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the sidewalk and into the boutique. Foot traffic, Block said, accounts for a lot of her business. One shopper described the clothes on another rack as “work sexy” and her friend nodded in agreement. Denim, cut out t-shirts and other casual wear take up another portion of the store. There’s a sale rack in the back.

Gift items such as jewelry, hair accessories, clutches, pajamas, slippers and throw pillows have been popular. At the counter, ponytail holders embellished with golden caviar-style beaded accents make a great gift for a teen. Necklaces of statement initials in brass and silver on black silk cords show the wearer embracing her identity.

Special events including twicea-month ladies’ nights are good opportunities to get to know the store and staff. Wine, appetizers, exhibits by local artists, cosmetics and good conversation are the order of these evenings —interspersed with plenty of shopping, of course.

The women who come to these events, and who shop on the store’s website, are of all ages.

“It’s how you style the clothes and how you wear them that makes them age appropriate,” Block said. “When you look good, you feel good.”

Maluka is at 5 Promenade St #1303.

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Invest in the Future of Hilton Head Island

The Affordable Housing Crisis Hilton Head is facing a serious shortage of workers which has the potential to devastate our quality of life, our businesses and our property values. It is affecting all aspect of our workforce including public safety workers, teachers, hospitality and landscape and maintenance employees. It is very apparent that the problem continues to get worse and the amount and quality of service is deteriorating. We need to find solutions to this issue before the Hilton Head’s reputation and economy is irreparably harmed. We are in a race to fix this problem and we are starting from behind!

There are many factors that are contributing to the problem:lack of affordable housing on Hilton Head; the congestion on the bridge; the growth of Bluffton; and immigration policies both local and national that are reducing the workforce.

Daufuskie Island has the potential to have a large impact in contributing to a solution in a relatively short period of time because of its close proximity to Hilton Head with the availability of a large tract of land with a cost per acre that is substantially less than Hilton Head’s. Transporting workers by ferry to Hilton Head and Bluffton would not add to the congestion on the bridge and would possibly help reduce traffic. Zipline Hilton Head, has the only embarkation point on Hilton Head with a permit for a ferry terminal with the ability to have a large amount of parking essential to making development work on Daufuskie feasible. – Roger Freedman

For further information, please go online to daufuskieislanddevelopment.com or call (843) 816-3411

Daufuskie Island Development Company is committed to: • Providing free land for up to 500 housing units which probably would cost more than $25,000,000 on Hilton Head Island • Working to provide a range of affordable housing to address the needs all segments of our workforce with the goal of making the housing as low cost as possible, • Create a village with amenities and services to be low cost and beneficial to employees and make it attractive to live on Daufuskie including: • A grocery and restaurant to provide food at lower costs • Low cost medical care and pharmacy facilities • Recreation amenities for the workers and families • Utilize US government programs such as USDA and other Loan Guarantee Programs to make the cost of capital and housing lower. There are programs that could provide more than $60,000,000.

• Create covenants protect this housing pool so that it is not diminished as property values rise in the future.

• Develop Low cost ferry system potentially using U.S. Government DOT 5307 Ferry Grant Program which funds 80% cost of ferries and terminals and 80% of repairs • Work to have different drop off points for the Ferries to reduce travel time as much as possible.

• Encourage the town of Hilton Head to commit the 19- acre town owned land adjacent to Zipline Hilton (Location of a new ferry terminal) for parking. Use the parking revenues to subsidize the ferry transportation.

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Builder Profiles

Choosing T HE R IGH T

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Whether you are building your dream house from scratch or remodeling, deciding which builder to work with is the most important decision you will have to make. This is the company that will be working with you to choose your floor plan, to make customizations, to choose the materials you want to work with, and much more. It is incredibly important to ensure that you choose a company that you feel confident can help you turn your dreams into a reality. You’ll be working with your builder for quite a while, and you’ll be living in your home even longer, so you want to be sure that you’re comfortable in your professional relationship.

Before meeting with a builder, make sure you’ve put some thought

into which aspects of your home are most important to you so that you can articulate those things well. What style home are you interested in? Are there certain requirements in the community where you’ll be building? Is your master bedroom the most important part of your house? Or do you have to have the perfect kitchen island and cabinets to make your home your own? Are eco-friendly and sustainable materials important to you?

All of these are factors to consider when choosing a builder.

Luckily, the Lowcountry has many outstanding professional builders who will help you create your dream home. Check out the following pages to learn more about some of the best in the area. »

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175-L Boardwalk Drive Ridgeland, SC 29936

Building Excellence Through Quality Construction

843.645.2577 www.alsincsc.com

ABOUT THE COMPANY ALS, Inc. is a construction company specializing in the design and construction of luxurious custom homes and offices. Aubrey, Brent, and Brandon Swofford have built homes in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and Okatie.

You will be working with these three family members who, combined, have over 60 years of construction experience.

Building or purchasing a new home is an exciting, enjoyable process. ALS provides superior service, communication with our homeowners, professionalism and personal attention. We treat every situation with the highest level of integrity in a timely manner. There has never been a better time to begin building your dream home in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.

Give us a call and we’ll share recommendations from your neighbors.

181 Bluffton Road Suite C103 Bluffton, SC 843.815.0100 SouthernCoastalHomes.com

Lighthouse Award Winner 2014 - 2015 - 2016

Every client has a budget to work within, and we work diligently to craft a home to meet our client’s biggest wishes and dreams, without sacrificing quality or style.

ABOUT THE COMPANY At Southern Coastal Homes we have a working philosophy that guides every home we build: Listen to our clients, understand their needs, respect their opinions and wishes, and work with them to create a home that carefully, and uniquely, blends form and function.

Our small, dedicated team of professionals brings over 40 years of homebuilding experience to our clients. It’s this experience which makes us uniquely suited to provide suggestions, examples, and ideas to help our clients turn a house, into the home of their dreams.

From traditional and transitional to contemporary and modern, we’ve created homes to match our client’s distinctive personal styles and tastes, and whether they want to regularly entertain large groups of friends and family or simply want a cozy, Lowcountry cottage retreat, we design custom homes that work for our client’s lifestyles.

Building the custom home of your dreams is possible, and we’re honored to work with our clients to create a home where they will create memories for years to come.

BUILDERS PROFILES

4454 Bluffton Park Crescent, Suite 102 Bluffton, SC 29910 843.815.2213 HHICustomHomes.com

Hilton Head Custom Homes builds in some of the area’s most sought-after communities on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton ABOUT THE COMPANY Led by President Tim Franks, the award-winning team at Hilton Head Custom Homes shares a collective passion for classic coastal lifestyle living and a devotion to unsurpassed quality in every home they design and construct. With over 45 years of homebuilding excellence and an extensive architectural design background, the dynamic industry experts at Hilton Head Custom Homes boast a long history of local building experience and possess all the tools you’ll need to make your custom home building project a success.

Part of what sets Hilton Head Custom Homes apart from other custom homebuilding companies is an unwavering commitment to their clients. The overall goal at Hilton Head Custom Homes is to keep the focus on top quality design and construction while developing a mutual trust, respect and understanding with every client they work with to nurture long lasting relationships.

At Hilton Head Custom Homes their award-winning home designs offer innovative and distinctive architectural details while delivering the very best in luxury lifestyle living. Hilton Head Custom Homes builds in some of the area’s most sought-after communities in Hilton Head and Bluffton and are honored to have been chosen as a “Preferred Builder” in Hampton Lake. A beautifully constructed model home can be toured daily at 140 Flatwater Drive in the Hampton Lake Concept Home Park.

Hilton Head Custom Homes continues to be recognized as a leader in the local custom homebuilding industry and is proud to have received numerous Lighthouse awards for Best Exterior, Best Kitchen, Best Bath, and Best Overall design.Hilton Head Custom Homes welcomes the opportunity to discuss your custom home project.

Please explore their gallery page and contact them for a free custom home quote. HHICustomHomes.com or call a Custom Home Specialist at (843) 815-2213

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HOME exchange

WHAT’S YOURS IS MINE: HOME EXCHANGE PROGRAM LETS OWNERS VACATION WORLDWIDE

BY AMY COYNE BREDESON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF REX GALE

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ver the past three years, Rex and Susan Gale have gone on 12 vacations to four different countries without paying a dime for lodging.

The Hilton Head Island couple does pay $150 a year to be part of an online home exchange program, but that’s considerably less than they would spend on hotel rooms and rental properties.

Members of HomeExchange.com can list their homes online and search more than 65,000 homes in 150 countries to find their perfect vacation spots. They can search by number of rooms, location, amenities and more. If they find a place they like, they can send an inquiry to the other owner and arrange a short-term home swap, sometimes agreeing to exchange vehicles or boats as well.

Often, the Gales’ son, daughter-in-law and 1-year-old granddaughter travel with the couple on their exchange vacations.

Traveling with a little one can be complicated — parents often have to rent cribs and strollers, which is not how most want to spend their time or money while on vacation. But with the home exchange program, members can try to find homes that already have these items.

While some homeowners state in their profiles that they don’t allow children, others are child-ready, complete with crib and toys. This was the case when the Gale family visited Seattle, and they say it made for a more relaxing trip.

Home Exchange members are also able to search for homes that allow pets.

They are required to list pets in the online

(Photos) Rex and Susan Gale participate in a home exchange program that allows them to swap their Sea Pines home (left) with homeowners throughout the U.S. and around the world. When they went on exchange to Kennebunkport, Maine, they were able to use the host family’s motor boat (above).

profiles of their homes, to alert potential guests who are allergic. The Rexes have a Corgi, Emma, but usually she stays with a neighbor when exchange guests are in their home.

The Gales’ first exchange was about three years ago in Reykjavik, Iceland.

“It was just a fantastic experience,” Rex said.

It was a non-simultaneous exchange — the other family came to Hilton Head first, and then the following year the Gales went to Iceland. When families are using their home during non-simultaneous exchanges, the Gales usually visit out-oftown family and friends.

In addition to Iceland, the Gales have used home exchanges to visit Cuenca, Ecuador; Seattle; Kennebunkport, Maine; Rutherford, California; and Cashiers, North Carolina.

In exchange for staying in someone else’s home, the Gales offer their threebedroom house in the Club Course neighborhood of Sea Pines Resort.

Guests who have stayed at the Gales' home have said they love the Sea Pines location, where they can go kayaking and fishing, enjoy the wildlife, and play golf and tennis.

“They love how light and bright the house is because we have wrap-around windows pretty much everywhere,” Rex said.

People often ask the Gales how they can be comfortable having strangers in their home when they are not around.

“We’re pretty seasoned travelers,” Rex said. “There’s sort of this unwritten rule that you leave the home in the condition in which you found it — or better. That has really been our experience.”

Rex said they’ve really only had one not-so-great exchange: in Asheville, North Carolina. They visited during the hottest week in July, and there was no air conditioning except for a unit in the master bedroom. And the downstairs bathroom could’ve been in better shape — the toilet was sitting on top of a twoby-four because the floor was unsteady.

This type of negative experience is the exception, he said, and the family still enjoyed the trip.

The Gales recently returned from an exchange in Ajijic, Mexico, and Rex was getting ready to write a review of the home they visited.

“You get that sort of social network confirmation that it’s a good house, it’s a great environment, they’re wonderful hosts, all those kinds of things,” Rex said about Home Exchange’s online reviews.

Rex’s favorite exchange so far was in Reykjavik. The Gales also loved their stay in Kennebunkport, Maine, where they were able to use the host family’s motor boat.

That home was one of the most luxurious houses the Gales have stayed in. The New England cape-style home sits on a small cove with gorgeous views of the Kennebunk River. The house was November 2017 115

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(Above) All the home exchange guests who have stayed in the Gales' Sea Pines home have taken good care of the house, the couple says.

(Right) The Gales loved their exchange in Kennebunkport, Maine, where they stayed in a New England cape-style home with gorgeous views of the Kennebunk River.

featured in the May issue of Maine Home + Design magazine.

Owners of second homes find participating in exchange programs even easier, because they don’t have to vacate their primary residence while guests use it. Pittsburgh resident Merritt Dailey and her family have a second home in Sea Pines that they use for home exchanges.

Dailey, along with her parents and siblings, have completed about six exchanges together since joining the program about a year ago. Guests enjoy that their four-bedroom home has a pool in the backyard and is less than a twominute walk to the beach.

Dailey’s favorite exchange thus far was in Rome.

“We stayed in a house just outside the city center, which was spacious and traffic free,” she said. “We also were able to bond with the homeowner, Mirella.

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Something about exchanging your house promotes more camaraderie than AirBnB — you become more like family friends than ‘host’ or ‘client.’”

To capture the attention of Home Exchange members looking for a vacation, Dailey recommends using as many photos of your home and descriptors as possible in online listings.

To avoid a disappointing exchange, Rex suggests asking a lot of questions up front. If he had asked more questions

about the house in Asheville, maybe he and his family could’ve had air conditioning in the heat of the summer, he said.

In 2018, the Gales plan to visit San Miguel de Allende and Cork, Ireland. The Daileys have another exchange planned in Tuscany, and they hope to go to Japan in 2018.

“It’s basically seeing the world for free,” Rex said about traveling through Home Exchange. M

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LOCAL OWNERS: Pat Epperson Martin Jones Patrick Epperson, Jr.

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• We strive every day to provide our customers with reliable peace of mind and ultimate customer satisfaction.

• We stand behind our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and our word.

• We have been servicing the Low Country for over 35 years.

• We service all brands and we are always on call.

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• Our factory-trained, NATE-certified HVAC technicians wear uniforms, drive vehicles with logos, and are drug tested for your comfort and safety.

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Lowcountry: Styles

BY DEAN ROWLAND PHOTO BY PIXEL FREEZ

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ot weather and high humidity are as much a part of coastal South Carolina as wraparound porches and sloping metal roofs. Traditional architectural styles from antebellum Savannah and Charleston took root in Beaufort and Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island long before the Civil War, creating a style of consturction that architects call the "Lowcountry vernacular."

It’s a unique look that was shaped by the needs, construction materials and traditions of the time.

Today, the elements many consider highlights of Lowcountry design are as common in modern area homes as Spanish moss hanging from massive live oaks. These architectural elements look right at home in residences that are formal or informal, cottages or mansions, bungalows or one- and two-story traditional homes. They are all Lowcountry.

HISTORIC TOUCHES

This contemporary home in Palmetto Bluff has shutters, a wide front porch and many other details reminiscent of houses built in the Lowcountry in the 1800s. It was designed

by Pearce Scott Architects.

(Top right) High ceilings make this home In Oldfield by H2 Builders quintessentially Lowcountry style.

Lowcountry design can be traced to 1670, when the first permanent settlement in South Carolina by the British was established near Charleston. The hot, humid climate engulfing the area from the Holy City to Savannah forced early residents to rethink their original one-level cottage designs; they started building homes over crawl spaces to prevent coastal flooding and to allow air to circulate underneath the houses, keeping things cooler. They also added double-hung windows that opened at both top — to let warm air out — and bottom — to let cool air in, as well as spacious porches facing south to provide shade from the sweltering summer sun and capture late afternoon breezes. High ceilings kept warm air away from the families below.

These practical touches became ubiquitous to architecture on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. But, of course, there’s one other “signature” design element that can’t be found anywhere else: The stunning Lowcountry view.

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TIMELESSLY SOUTHERN Where the home sits on the property was as important to homeowners years ago as it is today. When architect William Court of Court Atkins Group designed a carriage house before starting work on a Palmetto Bluff property’s main residence, he “strategized where the main house was going to be,” he said. “It was obviously going to get the primary river views, so we angled it on the property to get the longer views of the May River and to work within the canopy of the existing tree coverage.”

Then he incorporated some of his “favorite timeless Southern Lowcountry details”: Gable roofing covered with standing seam metal panels that slope down to hug exposed rafter tails, and stained cedar shingles that frame the oversized double-hung windows, touching the clean-line board-andbatten vertical siding.

“Those are all things that are right in the wheelhouse of the Southern Lowcountry feel,” said Court, who co-founded the firm with James Atkins in 2004.

Set amid longleaf pines, mature live oaks, cedars, hickories, laurels and palmettos, the home looks like a natural

piece of the Lowcountry landscape — just the fit Court was going for.

Interior details also incorporate historically significant construction techniques and materials. Distressed Savannah gray brick and reclaimed pine beams are used to separate the kitchen from the two adjacent open living spaces to create “more of a visual demarcation, rather than a barrier or wall separations,” Court said.

NEIGHBORLY APPEAL When it comes to adding a few Southern touches and Lowcountry accents to a home’s interior, many consult the experts at J. Banks Design Group on Hilton Head. For proof of their Lowcountry know-how, check out the showcase cottage the firm decorated as part of a special homes tour in the awardwinning community of Habersham, on the southwest outskirts of Beaufort.

Lisa Whitley, who has been an interior designer with J. Banks since 2007, headed the project and focused on “portraying the lifestyle that Habersham is all about.”

She managed to harmoniously combine all of the elements of casual

(Photo courtesy of the Town of Bluffton) Built in 1850, Seven Oaks in Old Town Bluffton is a two-story residence with double verandas, shutters and two exterior chimneys. Modern homes built in the Lowcountry often include architectural elements and construction materials that were popular prior to the Civil War.

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Southern living in the 1,800-square-foot space, including focusing on the spacious front porch to showcase “Southern-style hospitality, how people really live in the South,” she said.

“Habersham is a very communityoriented place; they love their neighbors, which is very much what I would say is the Southern living lifestyle,” Whitley said. “When you think about what’s great about living in the South, and especially here in the Lowcountry, it’s the old front porches; it’s very neighborly with people coming over to each other’s houses.”

As for an interior color scheme, that inspiration came naturally.

“I pulled colors from living here in Beaufort County,” Whitley said. “Colors from the marsh, colors from low and high tides … You catch so many ranges of colors — what you’ll see in an oyster shell versus the colors of the pluff mud at different times when the tide is coming in, or the marsh grass that has a really bright green color.”

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Looking to incorporate Lowcountry style when building or remodeling a home? Here are a few elements to consider: • Hip roofs that slope down to the eaves on all four sides, forming a horizontal ridge at the top that is often vented.

• Gable roofs featuring two dualpitched sides sloping inward that create a ridge at the top and form a triangle where the siding rises to meet the roof.

• Metal roofs of aluminum, steel and copper are durable and stand up to weathering and wind erosion.

• Front-porch cylindrical columns that stretch from floor to ceiling are both aesthetically pleasing and structurally necessary.

• Open-sided roofed breezeways that connect the main residential home with secondary buildings such as a guest cottage, allowing refreshing air to circulate throughout.

• Carolina rooms let in abundant sunlight and offer views of golf courses and lagoons.

• Other common features in the Lowcountry are louvered shutters, French doors, brick and tabby construction, and heart pine and cypress flooring. M

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SETTING THE STAGE

STAGING EXPERTS CAN MAKE YOUR HOME ATTRACTIVE TO BUYERS

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reparing your house for sale can be an intimidating task, especially if you have spent years filling your space with personal decorations, memorabilia and furniture. If the thought of sorting through it all is overwhelming, area professionals offer home staging services that create fresh and inviting spaces and ensure your home is ready for the market.

Staging helps your home make the best first impression on would-be buyers. If a buyer can’t picture where her couch would fit in your living room, for example, she might not consider making an offer on your property. If your home is overrun by your personal style, a buyer might have a hard time picturing himself living there. That’s where stagers come in.

Staging professionals offer a variety of services at many price points. They’ll assess the items currently in the home and then add newer or more on-trend pieces to help attract buyers. Stagers

Virtual staging (right column) can transform photos of an empty home (left column). This listing on Hilton Head Island is by Mark Mayer of Engel & Völkers.

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John Giles of Giles Staging staged this home in Sea Pines Plantation in conjunction with Realtor Debbie Cort and the homeowner.

can even add furniture digitally to listing photos to make the property look better online. These efforts can make sense of the space for the would-be buyer, a benefit that area Realtors say makes an instant return on investment.

John Giles moved into the staging business on Hilton Head Island after a career in retail. Open for two years, his business, Stage and Style, works with sellers’ existing furniture and decorations.

He has found that staging isn’t just about bringing furnishings into the home; the space often needs to be emptied of clutter and personality so that the buyer can imaging himself in the house.

The de-cluttering process can be hard on many sellers.

“You want to keep your things that are special to you,” Giles said. “It is a part of your life, but at the same time, it distracts buyers.”

Giles also concentrates on using cost-effective furnishings, shopping at Hilton Head’s consignment stores for the pieces he needs, then selling the items back to them when he’s done with them.

“We have a lot of nice things in consignment here,” he said. “If I have

to go new, I go least expensive and just make it look great.”

Giles comes highly recommended by Joe Waters, an agent at Keller Williams Realty who has seen firsthand the importance of proper staging.

“This year I had two different houses listed right next door to each other,” Waters said. “John gave staging advice for one house and they chose not to use his suggestions. Instead, they moved everything out of the house.

John came into the other house and did a great job. They took every recommendation he gave them. It sold for 92 percent of the list price in 35 days. The other house is still on the market 4.5 months out.”

When Kelly Hughes launched her design business on Hilton Head Island, the art of staging was just beginning to earn recognition in the Lowcountry.

“I was originally going into just helping people prep homes they were currently living in for the market, but there was a large demand for vacant staging,” she said. “So I ended up answering that demand.”

Hughes expanded into a warehouse, investing in quality new furniture that

could be used in clients’ spaces. Staging has become secondary to her design work, but she incorporates the two, bringing new design trends into homes on the market.

Want to stage just one room? Try doing it digitally. IMOTO Real Estate Photography has four photographers in the Hilton Head Island area. They’ll come to the property and shoot up photos for the listing. Within 24 hours and for $75 per photo, they can add everything from kitchen items to patio furniture to art and TVs to the image.

“Living room virtual staging is definitely our most popular option,” said IMOTO senior vice president Hannah Huppi. “It is a really great way to do one room that is usually a tricky room for buyers to imagine how furniture will look.”

The company also offers drone photography and video and even virtual twilight shots of the front of the home.

“When you see house listings, it is the same color over and over,” she said.

“The darker photo with deeper blues and warm lights can give a very big advantage to listing photos, and having this done virtually can be a more affordable option.” M November 2017 127

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Village Park Homes to build 2018 St. Jude Dream Home Village Park Homes, a Bluffton based homebuilder, has been chosen to build the 2018 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Richmond Hill, Ga. The home giveaway is a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To date, more than 450 homes have been given away and the program has raised more than $378 million. The two-story, 3,800square foot home will be built in The Commons neighborhood in Richmond Hill. Tickets for the home giveaway cost $100 and will be available starting in April. Only 6,500 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on live television on July 27, 2018 on WSAV.

Charter One adds new agent Charter One Realty has welcomed Alison Melton as a new sales agent at its Berkeley Hall Melton office, located at 1024 Berkeley Hall Boulevard in Bluffton.

Melton worked for 15 years on Wall Street and recently relocated to the Lowcountry.

She became a real estate agent in 2014 and is a certified luxury home marketing specialist and a certified negotiation expert and has Elite Agent status with the duPont Registry.

Century21 Diamond Realty Welcomes New Agent Julissa Campos has joined the real estate team at Campos Century 21 Diamond Realty as a sales agent. Campos was born in New York City and raised in the Dominican Republic, and she has lived in the Lowcountry for 15 years. She has a professional background in construction and interior design. Campos and her husband, Francisco, currently live in Ridgeland.

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Goodman joins Weichert Realty

Legg joins Premier Island Properties

W e i c h e r t Realty has added Mel Goodman to its sales team.

Originally from Goodman Chicago, Goodman attended DePaul University School of Law. After practicing law with his father for 15 years, he founded Allnet Communication Services in Durango, Colorado, employing more than 2,000 people. He also became president of Comptel, a Washington, D.C.-based trade association promoting competition in telecommunication services.

Goodman serves as a director and officer of Princess Views Homeowners Association and is based in Bluffton.

Evelyn Louise Legg has joined Premier Island Properties as a real estate executive.

Legg Legg is a native of Hilton Head Island and specializes in residential and investment real estate sales and property management. She has 15 years of sales and marketing experience in real estate sales in the Lowcountry.

An active member of the community, she currently manages youth football, coaches recreational basketball, is a state tennis champion and has previous teaching professional. Evelyn has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Carolina.

Miles-Jones joins RE/MAX Island Realty

RE/MAX Island Realty Joins Beaufort MLS

With more than 30 years of real estate experience, including 20 in Sun City Hilton Head, Priscilla Miles-Jones has joined RE/MAX Island Realty. She moved to the Lowcountry from Southern California, where she was a real estate broker. Miles-Jones’ new office is at at 30 William Pope Drive, Ste 101 in Bluffton, next door to Upper Crust Restaurant.

RE/MAX Island Realty, with offices on Hilton Head Island and in Sun City, has expanded their service area by joining the Beaufort MLS. The expansion into the Beaufort MLS allows for expanded exposure for listings in Beaufort and Jasper counties, providing advantages for both agents and clients.

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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 – a Wow of a home. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, eat-in kitchen, formal living & dining room plus over-sized 2 car garage. Very 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. $428,500

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OUTSTANDING PANORAMIC MARSH VIEWS. 10 minute bike ride to Harbour Town or the beach, neighborhood pool, and tennis courts, are some of the reasons you will love called 21 Spartina Crescent home. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home has many updates including new windows and doors, new deck and entry porch. Open great room / dining, a large 2nd floor family room. Updated master bath, two car garage with extra storage and a stair chair lift to 1st and 2nd floor decks. One of the largest homesties in Spartina Crescent. $1,195,000

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

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Waterfront homesite in HHP. Enjoy spectacular sunrise views across Port Royal Sound from this high elevation lot on the Bluff near Dolphin Head Recreation Area. Walking path along shoreline is at your back door. Enjoy the neighborhood waterfront pool and cul-de-sac privacy. $399,000.

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 walk-in 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.

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Superbly maintained home with panoramic golf/lagoon views across #13 of acclaimed CCHH course. Kitchen open to family room floorplan features beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, skylights, plantation shutters, gas fireplace, etc. Chef’s kitchen offers excellent cabinet & counter space, gas range, breakfast bar & casual dining area. Expansive master BR suite., 3 guest BR’s, DR, LR, & 4 season Carolina room. Large rear deck, oversized 2 car garage. 4BR/3BA/2883 Sq. Ft., $499,000.

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Custom built home on high elevation cul-desac street in popular Oyster Reef area of HHP. Open floor plan boasts Chef’s Kitchen, Family Rm, expansive 4 season Carolina Rm + DR & LR. Oversized master suite w/ well-appointed master BA and twin walk-in closets. Features include volume smooth ceilings, detailed millwork, built-ins, wood floors, 2 fireplaces. Private brick paver patio. 3BR/3BA/3015 Sq. Ft., $499,000.

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Mile long, Wide open, Superior views – Ribaut Island is a natural paradise of unsurpassed, world class beauty. Worlds apart from HH, yet close to everything. 3900 sq ft, one floor home in pristine condition. Modern stainless kit w/SubZero opens to Carolina Rm w/special views. Open fl. plan w/formal LR&DR, stone deck w/outdoor kitchen & built-in heated pool spa. 2 guest suites, master & huge study/4th BR/2nd Master.

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This villa is on the beach in the #1 family resort of Palmetto Dunes. Features include stone floors, fluted and crown moldings, solid core doors, upgraded cabinetry, granite counter tops, plantation shutters, GE Monogram appliances, Kohler fixtures and a custom stone shower. Also includedfurnishings and wonderful ocean views. It is unbelievable! 1BR/1.5BA, $445,500.

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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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12 MADISON LANE . SOLD . $700,000

3 GALLEON . SOLD . $1,600,000

54 SEDGE FERN COURT . SOLD . $405,000

19 LEAMINGTON LANE . SOLD . $895,000

3 MCGUIRE COURT. SOLD . $810,000

6201 HAMPTON PLACE . SOLD . $1,035,000

6205 NEWPORT VILLA . SOLD . $298,500

7447 ANCHORAGE VILLA . SOLD . $252,500

“We hired Ken this winter to represent us in the sale of our Hilton Head villa based on his online reviews and were never disappointed. He gave us very beneficial recommendations to prepare our villa for the market. As a result we received 2 offers for purchase of our villa within a week of its being listed. Ken was easy to contact when we had questions and concerns and responded to inquiries very quickly. We will recommend him to other potential sellers.” Mr. & Mrs. DeVictor “Within a very short time of accepting the listing, Ken generated lots of interest in the property and brought an offer we accepted. Ken showed great professionalism, integrity and commitment to us as his clients. His knowledge of the local market and relationships with other real estate professionals were key to his success for us.”

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65 Crooked Pond Drive

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37 Santa Maria Drive

Beautiful 3 BR home on a tidal lagoon has natural light throughout! Located on a cul de sac with large open living area with vaulted ceilings opens to kitchen. Large master bedroom & bath suite on one side, 2 large guest rooms on the other, plus 3 full bathrooms.

Plenty of outdoor living space in courtyard entrance or large back deck overlooking nature. $449,000

Beautiful 4 Br located around the corner from Pine Island Beach and the path along the Port Royal Sound, with stunning fairway and lagoon views of the Dolphin Head Golf Course.

Renovated eat in kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances opens to the family room. 1st floor master Br and large master bath. $499,000

5 Br home on a cul de sac, near the bike/nature trail w/1st floor master bedroom and private pool. Open eat in kitchen to living area with vaulted ceilings that bring in natural light.

Stone fireplace, smooth ceilings, steam shower in the master bath and plenty of storage space. Private back yard and huge side yard. $598,000

Newer one level home close to the Country Club with views of the 18th hole. Open floor plan with high ceilings, fireplace and natural light throughout. Gourmet eat in kitchen, granite wet bar, gas fireplace, Sentricon protection, and lots of storage. Enjoy the large back patio to take in those great views. $569,900

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10 Lenora Drive

Features an updated kitchen w/granite and stainless appliances. Living area with high ceilings, fireplace & wood flooring. Spacious 1st floor master suite, plus Br and full bath. Upstairs 2 Brs with Jack and Jill bath, 5th Br with bath. Upstairs loft, bonus room.

Great privacy with covered porch as you back to the HHP Conservancy. $619,000

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Gorgeous golf views of the 5th green of the Oyster Reef Course and a short distance to Port Royal Sound. Large vaulted ceilings, living room and family room open to eat in kitchen. Features fireplace, screened in porch, large 1st floor master bedroom with huge walk in closet. Bonus room/4th Br above the garage. $619,000

16 Kingston Cove

Beautifully renovated 3 Br home w/stunning lagoon views and close to the beach. Custom eat in kitchen with Silstone counters, stainless appliances. Large great room w/smooth ceilings, fireplace and plenty of space to entertain.

Screened in porch and deck overlooking lagoon with plenty of privacy. Under $400k!

6 Anchorage Point

Gorgeous views from multiple decks across Broad Creek to Spanish Wells. Custom kitchen is open to main living area with fireplace. Built ins, smooth ceilings, wood flooring and large Brs, and more. Broad Creek Landing is located on the south end of the Island close to the Marina, shops, restaurants and Sea Pines. $254,900

Rick was of great support to us during the sales process. Although we were hit by Hurricane Matthew within weeks of listing our home, he kept us on a positive track during the recovery, personally looking after so many details, as we were overseas sellers. Rick was pro-active in assisting us in keeping the house in good showing condition, and his hands-on approach was greatly appreciated. His personable, upbeat attitude, frequent updates, knowledge of how the market was moving, and ensuring a smooth closing process was invaluable. We would highly recommend that any buyer or seller work with Rick in their real estate needs in Hilton Head . – Pat and Mary Ireland 2017

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12 Piping Plover Ocean View, 5 BR 5.5 BA Sea Pines | $2,710,000

6 Ruddy Turnstone 6th Row Ocean View, 4 BD 4 BA Sea Pines | $1,299,000

3076 Seascape Villas Pool View, 3 BR 2 BA Forest Beach | $319,000

36 Windjammer Sound/Golf View, 3 BR 3 BA Sea Pines | $895,000

2 Surf Scoter Road Landscape View, 4 BR 4 BA Sea Pines | $799,000

River View, 6 BR, 5.5 BA Sea Pines | $795,000

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1887 Beachside Tennis Ocean View, 2 BR 2 BA Sea Pines | $725,000

47 Harbour Passage East Marsh View, 3 BR 2.5 BA Windmill Harbour | $699,000

11 Muirfield Road Golf View, 4 BR 4 BA Sea Pines | $599,000

20 Gunnery Lane Lagoon View, 4 BR 3 BA Sea Pines | $779,000

151 Otter Road Wooded View, 4 BR 3 BA Sea Pines | $504,000

16 Sandfiddler Road Golf View, 3 BR 3 BA Sea Pines | $449,000

107 Beachwalk Villas Lagoon View, 2 BR 2 BA Shipyard | $310,000

11 Fishermans Bend Court Golf View, 3 BR 2 BA HHP | $384,000

6 Rice Lane Wooded View, 4 BD 3 BA Sea Pines | $619,000

1671 Bluff Villas Landscape View, LOFT 1 BA Sea Pines | $239,000

4 Shore Crest Lane Wooded View, 7th Row Burkes Beach | $199,000

15 Acorn Lane Wooded View, 3 BR 2.5 BA Sea Pines | $439,000

1916 S Beach Vlub Villas Ocean View, 3 BR 2.5 BA Sea Pines | $825,000

24 Market Place Drive Golf View, 1/2 Acre Port Royal | $189,500

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30 GULL POINT ROAD IN SEA PINES Great opportunity to be part of Gull Pt Assn with marina, kayak racks, Har-Tru tennis courts, children’s playground and less than a mile to the beach. Terrific marsh views! 2 car carport, 14 ft elev. Priced at lot value. $925,000

32 MARSH VIEW DR. – SEA PINES Fabulous 3 BR, 3 BA plus office home faces the marsh, 18th green, and in the distance Calibogue Sound. Only a 1-2 minute walk to the SPCC. Beautiful hardwood floors, high smooth ceilings, heated pool, fireplace, in ground wine cellar, large deck, separate Jacuzzi, modern European kitchen, and more. $ 1,595,000

25 BAYNARD COVE ROAD This unique waterfront home offers the best of Sea Pines with its private dock, pool, 4 bedrooms, screen porch and a short walk to the beach. $1,450,000

1468 SOUND VILLA Enjoy beautiful Calibogue Sound views from the deck of this 4 BR South Beach home. This home has been refurbished and includes a family room, fireplace, updated kitchen and baths, 1-car garage. $899,000 furnished

21 OAKMAN BRANCH — LONG COVE CLUB One of the last exceptional lots available in Long Cove Club. Views of the 12th green out to the Broad Creek. Private gated golf community with first class amenities including boat dockage. $350,000

HARBOUR TOWN 50FT. BOAT SLIP – SEA PINES Includes Harbour Town Yacht Club membership with no monthly fees or cost.

Fourth floor dining and open air deck overlooking the marina. $199,000

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38 Broad Pointe. Stunning water views are yours from almost every room in this award winning home located in the gated community of Broad Pointe at Indigo Run. Community offers a 500’ day dock on Broad Creek. $1,795,000

113 Fort Walker Dr. Expansive marsh views and yet less than a 2 minute walk to the private beach of Port Royal Plantation. Light Filled 5 BR, 3.5 BA home with an open floor plan. Pool, 4-car garage. Better act fast on this one! $975,000

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33 Brams Pointe Rd. Spacious Southern home located in the popular Spanish Wells neighborhood. Updated in 2006 and located on over an acre overlooking golf course. Separate 1 bedroom apartment over the 3 car garage. $949,000

25 Cotesworth Place. Entertaining is easy in this elegant yet comfortable 5 BR, 4.5 BA home located in the Golf Club community of Indigo Run. Vaulted ceilings and light fill the family room and kitchen. First floor master suite. $825,000

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20 Larium Place. Attention to detail is found in this updated Indigo Run home. You will love the light flowing through the wall of windows showcasing an exceptional view. Wonderful kitchen and more! $749,000

81 Lexington Dr. Exceptional 240-degree views are found with this like new home located in the gated community of Belfair. This 4 BR, 4 BA home has an open floor plan and a fabulous outdoor screened porch with F/P. $685,000

402 Lake Bluff Dr. You will say WOW when you walk into this beautiful home located in the popular Hampton Lake community. Over 3200 sq. ft. with 3 BRs, 3 BA, gorgeous chefs kitchen and more! Can’t build this for $539,000!

588 Queens Grant. Screaming for some loving updates, this 3 BR, 2.5 BA condo is priced to allow you to use your own special touches. Make this your primary, vacation or rental generating property. Located in Palmetto Dunes. $310,000

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23 COTESWORTH PLACE

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

136 COGGINS POINT

Quality constructed by H2 Builders. One owner home.

Grand foyer leads to great room. Formal dining room, wet bar. Center Island kitchen with eat in area opens to family room. Master wing has 2 walk-in closets, elegant bath, sitting area. Guest wing features 2 BR, full BA, plus office/game room or 5th BR with full BA, off the private pool. 2nd floor has guest suite, plus office/bonus room. Large laundry room. Could be 6 BR. 2 car side entry garage with golf cart bay.16th fairway views. $759,000

Smell the salty air & walk to the beach! One-of-akind, amazing homesite! 200' frontage, 160' deep and 222' along the view (rear). Over 30,000 sq. ft., 3/4 acre site along the Barony Golf Course, with potential distant views of the ocean! Sprawling site with high elevation, can build on slab. Beautiful Live Oaks adorn the property! 2 minute walk to the beach and 3 minutes to the Beach Club. Very rare to acquire a homesite of this size, and view with high elevation, so close to the water! $599,000

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2418 VILLAMARE

106 WINDSOR PLACE

Turn Key! Designer remodel top to bottom in 2016. 2 BR/2 BA. New Kitchen with Quartz countertops, Shaker cabinets, S/S appliances. Crown molding, smooth ceilings.

New furniture, mattresses, bedding, TVs, etc. Oceanfront complex. So many updates it will make your head spin. Outstanding rentals. Buy now and enjoy the rental income! $649,000

Amazing Oceanfront Complex in The Leamington section of Palmetto Dunes Resort.

2BR 2BA Fully Furnished and priced to SELL! 1st floor convenience with stunning views of the tropical pool and amenity area, and out to the ocean. Updated kitchen, floors and master bath. Serious value priced at $565,000.

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SHELTER COVE HARBOUR

CONTRACT PENDING Rock solid built, custom home with long and wide lagoon view, cul de sac location. Elegant entry into living room and dining room, kitchen has eat in area and opens to family room. Office or 5th BR on main floor with full BA. Master is graciously sized, 2 walk in closets, large double vanity, separate shower and large garden tub. 2nd floor has two ensuite BR. Walk in storage, heated and cooled artist studio or playroom.

Bonus room above garage with full BA. Long Cove Club Amenities. $549,000

6 COTTON HALL LANE

Standalone 3 BR townhome, totally renovated with new kitchen, baths, flooring, appliances, fixtures, furniture in 2016. Lagoon to golf view, covered back porch. Amazing location directly across from the Evian Pool and Tennis facilities. Villa feels like a home with just under 1,900 heated sq. ft., an eat in kitchen plus dining room, living room with fireplace and loft ceiling.

Master has cathedral ceiling, double vanity bath with granite tops, walk in shower, desk/work station, plus big closet. Extra bunk room upstairs. $515,000

278 EVIAN VILLAS

Best priced Villamare on the market. Updated kitchen with granite, newer appliances throughout, some new furniture, mattresses, bedding etc. Steps to miles of pristine beaches. Villamare has an oceanfront pool + hot tub, indoor pool, hot tub and gym in resort setting. Enjoy the resort lifestyle of Palmetto Dunes.

Miles of bike paths & beaches with plenty of golf and restaurants. Rentals: $32,000 on books, $40,000 projected. $449,900

2116 VILLAMARE

4th & 5th floor Penthouse, 2 BR + Loft. Direct waterfront views of Shelter Cove Harbour, Broad Creek, and miles of the amazing watershed. Updated with cherry floors, new carpeting, granite in the kitchen. Two story great room with walls of glass overlooking the views! Free Shuttle to beach, walk to shopping, dining, nightlife, restaurants, boating. Partially furnished, turn key ready & priced to sell! $429,000!

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22 BRITTANY PLACE

Full size lagoon view lot, beautiful specimen trees outside building envelope! Moss Creek membership included; 36 holes of championship golf, 7 Har Tru tennis courts & clubhouse, deepwater marina offering wet or dry boat storage, kayak storage, waterfront pool & fitness complex, full service clubhouse and golf shop, equestrian center, two nature preserves & miles of leisure trails. Amazing value for $79,900

19 CATBRIAR LN.

Own 10 weeks per year on Hilton Head Island.

Includes, Golf each day for 4 people. (plus Cart fees), Tennis, Shuttle to the beach. Stay two weeks, 5 times a year. Reciprocity with the Westin Resort. Walk to beach, bike to beach or take the shuttle. $16,900

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20 COUNTRY CLUB COURT

Picture perfect home on a great street with an amazing panoramic golf view! Towards the end of cul de sac, so extreme privacy, yet close to CCHH, Marina, Old Fort Pub, back gate for EZ access. 1-story, 3 BR, 2 BA, powder room. Custom floorplan, eat in kitchen, dining room, and living room with fireplace. Brand new windows. HVAC and Roof 10 yrs. old. Master has sitting area and double vanity bath. Lots of natural light. Lots of closets. 2 car side entry garage. $435,000

Perfect Mid-Island location. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.

4 car tandem garage (2 car wide, 2 car deep)! New carpet, new paint, tile floors in kitchen to dining. Tile backsplash in kitchen. Main floor master with double vanity sink, tub/shower, walk in closet. 2 bedrooms plus laundry closet up. Backs up to open space and water feature. On site pool. $252,000

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40 FOLLY FIELD ROAD #C305 – FOLLY FIELD

A PRIME BEACHSIDE LOCATION IN SEA PINES RESORT. . .Take advantage of owning in beautiful South Beach on the award-winning No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S. Easy stroll to beach, South Beach Marina, shops, restaurants.

Families love this area! Great location. Build your dream home here. Home is being sold “as is,” including CL 100. A fine value. Owner OSCREA.

Excellent condition 2 Br, 2 Ba, one floor villa, walking distance to beautiful beach, Plantation Golf Club and new Sea Pines Beach Club. Great value for beach villa with gorgeous golf views. Anderson windows throughout with shutter inserts plus extra large sunroom!

MLS #364990 $729,000

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

Totally updated in Dec. 2016! Loft style feel with this open floor plan. Walls in the bedroom feature a wood like tile for warmth and sound buffering. Modern electric fireplace can be used for ambiance or warmth. Contemporary furniture compliments upscale kitchen and BA w/walk in tiled shower. Ocean and private landscape views from balcony. New HVAC Sept. 2017. Oceanfront pool, beach bar, tennis courts & work out room on property. Whether you are looking for a cash flow rental property or just your own personal hideaway, this is for you!

MLS #365832 $349,900

Diann Wilkinson 843.671.2587

MLS #369064 $169,000

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715 40 FOLLY FIELD ROAD #C348 – FOLLY FIELD

23 ISLE OF PINES – SEA PINES

14 JESSAMINE PL – SEA PINES – ATLANTIC DUNES

Modern updated villa with ocean views, high end furnishings and top of the line appliances. Sellers spared no expense in the renovations with the new flooring, smooth ceilings, highly updated kitchen and bath with granite and tile. Similar villas are renting between $250 and $275/night with all 5 star reviews. With the low monthly regime expense and well run community, this can be a cash flow investment property. This villa has it all!!

Completely remodeled in 2014! Light, bright 4 Br, 3.5 Ba beach cottage in Sea Pines. 2 master suites, large kitchen with granite counters, hardwood floors, high ceilings, masonry fireplace, glassed in sunroom, new carpeting, new HVAC, new drywall, private spa and gorgeous landscaped brick courtyard. Golf and lagoon views of SPCC 10th hole. An absolutely must see home with recent appraisal!

Opportunity knocks! Full size golf view site with a desirable ocean-oriented location. 7th row with an unimpeded view to the ocean with today’s elevation.

Build your dream home in this desirable neighborhood of beautiful homes. Home is being sold “as is” including CL100.

MLS #365646 $659,000

MLS #367836 $199,000

Lynne Anderson 843.384.5426

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

MLS #365349 $800,000

12 TWIN PINES RD. – SEA PINES – HERON POINT

150 LIGHTHOUSE RD. #A-729 – SEA PINES

18 HARROGATE DRIVE – WEXFORD

Meticulously cared-for home on a wonderful neighborhood street overlooking a newly resurfaced pool and long golf view of #8 Heron Point by Pete Dye. Featuring 4 Br and 4.5 Ba plus sitting area off the master, (there are two master suites), this home is ideal as a primary home, but current owners enjoy as a second home.

Roof was replaced and pool resurfaced in 2016.

Direct waterfront Calibogue Sound view! Huge grass backyard with bulkhead for crabbing and fishing. Walk to all Harbour Town amenities! Free beach trolley. Features 1441 sq. ft., 2 Br, 2.5 Ba, living room, dining room, kitchen.

Overlooking waterfront patio. Beautifully updated, designer furnished, with updated kitchen and baths. New sliding glass doors. Move-in Ready!

Open floor plan with 4 Br, 3.5 Ba with great outdoor environment overlooking the pool and Wexford golf course. The 4th Br is over the 2-car garage which could be used as a media room. Large kitchen with granite countertops, appliance upgrades, and open to family room. Master on first floor. Den/study.

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Spacious Great Room w/20’ ceilings & Brazilian Cherry Floors, Chef’s Kitchen w/Medallion Wood Cabinets w/large Granite Island. Top of the line appliances includes a Sub-Zero & Wolf Gas Range/Oven. Private Master Suite w/fireplace & much more. Broad Pointe has own pool & day dock. $975,000

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. $795,000

SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM plus Study, 3.5 Bath home with a panoramic view overlooking a 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 Bedroom above an over-sized 2-car Garage. $532,500

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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

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

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LIGHT FILLED open floor plan close to Spring Lake Recreation area and a short walk to Dolphin Head Beach Park. Spacious Great Room with large window wall.

Kitchen opens to Great Room/Dining Room and Family Room. 3 BR, 2 Full BA and 2 car Garage. $389,000

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Taking care of the caregivers AN ALZHEIMER’S DIAGNOSIS CAN BE DEVASTATING FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES ALIKE

BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTOS COURTESY OF MEMORY MATTERS

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hen Cathy Gustafson returns home after painting or coloring at Memory Matters’ day program, she is eager to show off her creations to husband, Ron. Ron, who’s been with Cathy since they were 14, always admires the artwork, happy to see her smile and enjoy herself.

Inwardly, though, his heart breaks anew for both of them.

“This is a woman who graduated from college,” he says wistfully of Cathy, 69, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2013. The couple moved to Hilton Head Island in 2014 and have been using the services at Memory Matters ever since. “It’s worse than cancer, this disease.”

Alzheimer’s can have a catastrophic effect on families, and its destruction is spreading thanks to an aging U.S. population. More than 5 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer’s disease, including 86,000 in South Carolina. It is the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and in South Carolina, which has seen a 122 percent increase in Alzheimer’s deaths since 2000.

“These are devastating statistics,” said Karen Doughtie, assistant executive director of Memory Matters, a local nonprofit group aimed at assisting those suffering with all forms of dementia, as well as their caregivers — like Ron — who must deal with the emotional, physical, mental and monetary burdens that eventually accompany an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Celebrating its 20th year, the nationally recognized group formerly known as Alzheimer’s Respite & Resource, has a staff of 12 and a volunteer base of 70 who support hundreds of families dealing with all forms of dementia through hotline calls, support groups, and counseling. About 65 people attend the day program, which is five days a week and includes a wide array of activities and interactions with specific goals for its clients.

“We understand dementia, we know how to keep people engaged,” Doughtie said. “Our activities are designed to stimulate socialization and creativity. We are not baby sitters; that’s why our caregivers can leave and know that their loved one »

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TO END ALZHEIMER’S The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s was held Oct. 28 from the Calhoun Street Promenade in Old Town Bluffton. With a fundraising goal of $116,000, it benefitted the national Alzheimer’s Association.

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is having the best brain day they can possibly have.”

And those few hours of escape from the tough job of caring for a loved one with dementia are essential to a caregiver’s own health.

“I don’t think people realize how devastating this is for all the family members, not just the person diagnosed but even more so the caregivers. They’re exhausted,” Doughtie said. Ron Gustafson uses part of the time Cathy spends at Memory Matters’ day program to attend sessions of the organization’s caregiver support groups.

“These support groups are very, very important,” he said. “We really, really help each other. It helps me keep my mind together.”

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 30 to 40 percent of family caregivers of people with dementia report suffering from depression, compared with 5 to 17 percent of non-caregivers of similar ages.

While researchers are working to learn more about the disease, currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s. Much of today’s research is focused on identifying biomarkers for the disease, which

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“I DON’T THINK PEOPLE REALIZE HOW DEVASTATING THIS IS FOR ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS, NOT JUST THE PERSON DIAGNOSED BUT EVEN MORE SO THE CAREGIVERS. THEY’RE EXHAUSTED,” – Karen Doughtie, assistant executive director of Memory Matters

could significantly aid in early diagnosis and treatment. Many in the science and medical fields believe that early intervention offers the best chance to slow the disease’s progression.

Cathy Gustafson attends the day program at MemoryMatters. She’s pictured with her husband Ron.

Memory Matters offers free memory screenings for anyone concerned about dementia or who would just like to establish a baseline of their current brain functions.

“People are coming into Memory Matters, getting that baseline tested, getting familiar with our services, and not having this fear of having any type of dementia,” said Debbie Anderson, Memory Matters’ community education director.

And when dementia does come knocking on a family’s door, the organization is there to provide clarity and caring.

“The integrity of the staff at Memory Matters is beyond reproach,” Ron Gustafson said. “They have total respect for the dignity, the care and the well-being of all the people who come through those doors.” M

Lifelong Learning MATURE STUDENTS SATISFY THEIR CURIOSITY AT OLLI

BY MELINDA COPP PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLLI

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he Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s fall term course catalog offers more than 50 pages of opportunities. For those who like learning for learning’s sake, opening it and reading through its full-color pages feels like a shopping spree.

OLLI, at the University of South Carolina Beaufort, is part of the Bernard Osher Foundation’s nationwide network of adult learning programs. At USCB, it offers educational programs for people in the Lowcountry ages 50 and older — a fast-growing population in Beaufort County. The institute’s membership is 1,400 and counting; over three semesters last year, more than 410 courses focused on topics ranging from science, history, art, computers, literature and health. Lois McCue, the chairwoman of the Hilton Head Island curriculum committee, said OLLI offers classes in about 20 categories, all taught by volunteers.

“We try to find instructors for as many of those categories as we can,” McCue said. At least 50 percent of the programs are new each term. Before retiring to Hilton Head, she was an educator in New Jersey, and she said she is impressed with the number of Lowcountry residents willing to give their time and talent to the community. “In this area, there are so many talented people who are so willing to share.”

OLLI finds most of its instructors through committee member connections, but often area residents contact OLLI because they are interesting in teaching.

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“Teaching a class at Osher gives me a good reason to do what I love to do,” said Marie McClune, who worked as a geologist, environmental educator and high school science teacher before retiring to the Lowcountry. She is a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and took a class at OLLI before volunteering to teach. McClune also serves on OLLI’s Hilton Head curriculum committee, as a docent at the Coastal Discovery Museum, and on the board of the Lowcountry Master Naturalist Association.

“The teacher in me loves to get and share information,” she said.

Ron Roth, an OLLI art and history instructor, is a former museum director and art curator. “During my professional life, I was busy in administration and didn’t have time to lecture or teach,” he said. This fall, he is teaching classes on graffiti and street art, the Charleston Renaissance and Winnie the Pooh.

“OLLI members are at a relaxed time in life and have time to think about things they may not have considered before,” he said.

His classes are filled with people who want to be there, he said, and that engagement ensures that class discussions are lively and thought-provoking.

“People come here and do things they’ve always wanted to do. They expore passions they never had time to pursue,” said Andrea Sisino, who has served as the OLLI director for seven years. She said most members of OLLI are highly active, travel frequently, and engage in a variety of programs, most of which are offered as one-time sessions to accommodate their busy lifestyles.

(Above): OLLI students get an introduction to the Bluffton Township Fire District at its newest facility on Ulmer Road in Bluffton.

Opposite page (Top): At the Courtney P. Siceloff Welcome Center at the Penn Center, a group of OLLI participants take a break during their visit.

Opposite page (Bottom):OLLI students stroll through the grounds of the Penn Center on St. Helena Island.

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The wide array of classes offered was what attracted Diane Surrusco and her husband to the organization. They’ve been members and volunteers for six years and take an average of about 25 classes a semester.

“It keeps our brains alert and alive,” she said. “You can take a class on music, gardening, baseball, history — and the instructors come from all walks of life.”

OLLI is growing to accommodate the area’s booming population. There is a capital campaign underway to add an OLLI building at USCB’s Hilton Head Island Gateway campus in

PEOPLE COME HERE AND DO THINGS THEY’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO. THEY EXPLORE PASSIONS THEY NEVER HAD TIME TO PURSUE.

– Andrea Sisino, OLLI director

Photos by Tom Mills

greater Bluffton. The group also is getting its own space in the new USCB hospitality center on Hilton Head. When the building opens in 2018, OLLI will have a classroom with more than 100 seats and offices, as well as access to the café and other amenities on campus. Being located in the new hospitality center will give the group the chance to bring in chefs and nutrition experts to teach classes.

OLLI members have access to more than 400 courses a year offered in Beaufort and Bluffton and on Hilton Head, as well as access to USCB’s campus libraries, a university parking pass and free summer classes. Annual OLLI membership is $40. Class fees range from $12 to $20; $120 gets you access to unlimited classes. To get a copy of the course catalog, go to any OLLI office location or go to olli.uscb.edu. M

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READY, SET, RUN COMBAT HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN BY TRAINING TOGETHER FOR A RACE

BY BECCA EDWARDS

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very Thanksgiving, the average person consumes 3,000 calories and, as a nation, we collectively consume 736 million pounds of turkey, 50 million pumpkin pies and 40 million green bean casseroles.

Thankfully, Thanksgiving is more than just an all-you-caneat bingefest. It is a special time to celebrate friends and family — and a great way to do that is to train together and complete the annual Turkey Trot 5K (that’s 3.1 miles) sponsored by the Island Rec Center. Or you and your family can run in one of the many other community races that take place each fall in the Lowcountry.

In just three short weeks, you and your loved ones can be race ready. Here’s how:

STEP 1 Decide who is racing.

Have small children? Plan on running — or walking — with a stroller or a baby carrier and practice using them during training. This also applies if you will be racing with someone who needs wheelchair assistance. Have a group of people with different athletic abilities and ages?

Remind the team that it is about the journey, not the time or the finish line.

Commit to working together. Create a group text so that you can send training updates and words of motivation to everyone in your group.

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STEP 2

Set a training schedule.

Here’s a sample training schedule suggested by Laura Fromdahl of Tri Strong Coaching, with a few tips: WEEK 1

Walk/Run (three times) Example: ¼ mile warm up walk ½ mile of walking 2 minutes/ running 1 minute

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¼ mile cool down walk

Cross-Train/Strengthen Your Core (15 minutes per session) Example: Stationary bike or swimming

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TIPS: 1 How do your feet feel?

Talk to a physical therapist if any discomfort arises.

2 How old are your running shoes?

Maybe you need a new pair?

3 Work up to running 1.5 miles by the end of the week.

4 Core strengthening is best performed after a functional screen to determine any pre-existing injuries or issues.

5 Set aside one rest day.

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WEEK 2

Walk/Run (three times) Example: ½ mile warm up walk ½ mile of walking 2 minutes/running 2 minute

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½ mile cool down walk

Cross-Train/Strengthen Your Core (20 minutes) Example: Stationary bike or swimming

TIPS: 1 Eat a banana 30 minutes before working out.

2 Alert your doctor or physical therapist if you experience an elevated resting heart rate, unquenchable thirst, or muscle soreness after a 72-hour period.

3 Work up to running 2.5 miles by the end of the week.

WEEK 3

Run (twice) Example:

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1-mile run at an easy pace or an interval walk/run.

Cross-Train/Strengthen Your Core (20 minutes)

1 Sleep eight hours per night and take a rest day prior to the race.

Example:

2 Stay hydrated. Drink 60 percent of your body weight in ounces per day.

Stationary bike or swimming

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TIPS:

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STEP 3 Make it fun.

This applies to both your training and the day of the event. When training, pick scenic places to exercise like your favorite beach, or share a meal after working out with your team. Try making an inspirational or funny playlist that includes songs like “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor and the theme song to “Rocky.” On race day, you and your running partners can wear matching race outfits, and enjoy a fun post-race lunch. And, of course, make sure to have a few laughs while running the course. M

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TIPS: 1 Find a course that is fun and not beyond either runner’s ability. (See Turkey Trot below) 2 Make a friendly bet, loser buys post race lunch.

Turkey Trot 5K and 5 mile race and fun run When: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 Where: The Chart House, 2 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island To register: islandreccenter.org/community-events/turkey-trot

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

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Photos By Marco Frey

Bridge to Nowhere A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE ENDS IN THE REAL SOUTH STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARCO FREY

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aving worn out the old route from Hilton Head Island, where I grew up, to college in Charleston along highway 17, it was only a matter of time before I started taking detours. “Into the exit zone” I would call it — the deep, green South. In just a few years of taking this route, I saw the old South recede under the pressures of development. The highway expanded, displacing an old, painfully nostalgic Texaco station, and my search for the essence of what was left grew ever more urgent. Overgrown in kudzu, the barns would speak to me. Shrouded by oaks, the darker the road, the better. And it was on one of these countless forays that I chanced upon the bridge to nowhere.

Dreamlike but definitely real, this place held me in its thrall, so on a recent visit home from New York City, I decided to rediscover the mystical bridge that practically dissolves into swamp. Before setting off to find it, I scoured the internet for clues, filling my search bar with countless combinations of “bridge, cut-off, swamp, Jasper County.” I read the one article that mentioned it, and learned the bridge lay along a route dating back to Colonial times. Apparently George Washington wore out his wagon’s wheels on this very roadbed only 226 years ago.

It seemed a sliver of the South that time forgot. I remembered a girl had been murdered and her body tossed there;

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CAMERA IN HAND, I WALKED DEFTLY ACROSS A THIN WOODEN PLANK OVER THE WATER TO THE OTHER SIDE.

had I just made this up, a myth to go with the mystique?

The next morning I woke early, grabbed a borrowed camera and drove a borrowed SUV into the first assignment of my unrequited photo-journalism career. I struck out via familiar U.S. 278, or Fording Island Road as nobody calls it anymore, past Okatie, over the Interstate 95 overpass to Hardeeville. Then I pulled a hard right onto U.S. 321. I drove over railroad tracks, past dagger-steepled one-room churches. To the left and right lay pine plantations I used to mistake for natural forest. Southern expats like to refer to these rows of cultivated trees as “the woods” by default. The whole time I was thinking, “Someone lives here.” Easy to miss, like some secret platform between train platforms, because there is no exit sign for the Old Charleston Highway.

Unmarked, it’s the sole domain of the logging truck driver, or a part-time writer with a strange obsession. Well, there was one sign, and it read: “POSTED. NO TRESPASSING. OKEETEE CLUB.” Established in the late 1800s and comprising over 50,000 acres, Okeetee is a secretive hunting club for mostly

Northern millionaires who can afford to protect these lands, harvest timber selectively, and support an older, more pure, form of quail hunting, details of which are lost on me. The place even has its own sub-species of snake called the Okatie corn snake, as alarmingly orange as it is harmless, and along with it, a cult-like following of snake hunters. No joke.

I rumbled deeper into the grounds, pines to the right and left in varying degrees of age and density, past a huge swath cut unnervingly straight from the Savannah River nuclear plant. Like as if a giant had a razor. For the first time, I stepped out of the car, its underbelly dusty already, and scanned the panorama of abandoned, rusty cranes and trucks — like a young boy’s life-sized play set left outside too long.

I kept driving through the sea of pines, which were much thicker now, but still in neatly planted rows now apparent to my trained eye. Here and there, a patch would approach where the wild pattern defied human will. And here and there, a rectangular patch was cut out as if by Ctrl-X. It was then I passed over a mysterious river. » November 2017 161

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Once again, I stepped out the car, observing that it was manmade, a canal manicured on both sides. Looking more closely, I discovered two rivers running alongside this one, seemingly overgrown, wilder. Were they kept alongside the manicured aqueduct for the fishes, reeds and dragonflies? Later study revealed this was the very same water we drink in Beaufort County, transported by channel all the way from the Savannah River. Who ever stops to observe it? Or even knows it’s there?

After driving some five miles, the pines grew unbearably thick until they were superseded by hardwoods. Towering cypress and tupelos began to crop up and choke the sunlight. The dirt road sloped onto a concrete bridge and then dissolved quite literally into swamp. I stepped out of the car. There was nowhere left to drive. The bridge had simply never been finished. Sounds here were muffled and unfamiliar birds sang. I heard a mournful “hoo” and several melodies flowing crisply off the black water. The BMW’s metal chassis paled against a thousand shades of green bespeckled by sunlight. How long would it have to sit here until it was swallowed by vegetation? How many years would it take the tires to deflate, the frame to rust, the vines to pierce each crevice?

How many years until plants died over and over to form enough soil to reach the cockpit floor, letting small beetles rummage near the gas pedal?

I wandered over the bridge and watched the water hint at movement through the ripples on its skin. The silence was so thick that thoughts rebounded in my brain and I had to quiet them.

The silence wasn’t silence after all, but merely a lack of the sound I had become accustomed to living in New York City, the constant hum of engines, even the white noise of the highway. No, there were plenty of sounds here: the rustle of branches, the wind against the leaves, and almost imperceptibly, the gurgle of black water whose slow speed I could only discern by leaves floating on its surface. Camera in hand, I walked deftly across a thin wooden plank over the water to the other side.

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(Top) Off the beaten path, swampland is part of the fabric of the deep south near Ridgeland and in many other portions of the Lowcountry. (Bottom left) A dragonfly poses on a branch. (Bottom right) Timber pine plantations line both sides of a man-made canal leading from the Savannah River site.

of cigarettes, a wilted plastic bag. They seemed so alien against this backdrop that I observed them with an almost archaeological curiosity. Standing on a broken leg, a sign read “ROAD ENDS” and over it, graffiti implored “SAVE THE SWAMP.” Bumblebees scuttled between flowers in the high spring, and I could be imagining this but I swear I remember a water snake

swimming downstream. Deeper into the transitional pine grove neighboring the swamp, I sat upon a fallen log. Cypress trees bathed in the murk, their knees poking out like doorknobs whose true purpose is still unknown. Woodpeckers knocked in the distance. Thoughts wandered until words completely lost traction. There were no words for this. M

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BY MARCO FREY

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odd Ballentine explained during an interview. The environmental consultant added: “It wasn’t cotton. It was rice that first settled South Carolina.” And there would be no rice without swamps. Luckily, South Carolina is still home to prime freshwater wetlands and many traces of the heyday of rice cultivation. On Hilton Head Island, in fact, a clue lies in the heart of Sea Pines Forest Preserve. There the Boggy Gut swamp was once used to cultivate rice using a method established by West African slaves with knowledge passed down from their ancestors.

If you grew up on Hilton Head, you probably spent your childhood around lagoons alongside golf courses. Though manmade, these to a child represented nature. The sunbathing alligators certainly helped back that notion. You grew to know the marsh, its spartina grass and its meandering salty creeks. You jumped in from high docks on dares. But it isn’t until you venture off manicured greens and renourished beaches that you find the deep South, with its iconic cypress and tupelo swamps, tucked away in time.

Drive anywhere just inland from the coast, passing seas of neatly planted pine, and you will inevitably catch a glimpse of swamp. Swamps draw the eyes into their depth, their greens brighter and shadows darker than what we’re used to. But these beautiful if foreboding wetlands have lost much of their historical range.

A c c o rd i n g to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, more than half of the estimated original 220 million acres of mainland U.S. wetlands have been degraded or destroyed since the 16th century. Seen as unproductive lands, many were drained for agriculture during the Colonial era and for suburban development in the modern era. Myths about swamps always seem to involve terrifying creatures unknown to man.

The heat, humidity and mosquitos in the summer create practically unbearable living conditions, so swamps became a backwater for cultures at the margins.

Their dense vegetation made the perfect shelter for Civil War deserters and runaway slaves alike, and their tea-black water, which we know now is clean, was once seen as filthy.

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Despite the bad rap, we now know that swamps provide environmental benefits for humans and wildlife. They act as sponges, filter water and extract impurtities in it, and act as a buffer to storm surges. The last function is ever more important as hurricanes pose a greater threat in the era of global warming. Certain animals can only thrive in wetlands. Some of the creatures we cherish most call them home. Beautiful songbirds nest in swamps’ hard-to-reach trees every summer.

Within a half a day’s drive from Bluffton and Hilton Head Island are the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge; the ACE Basin, one of the largest undeveloped estuaries along the Atlantic Coast of the United States; Francis Beidler Forest, a small but verdant gem; Francis Marion National

(Top) Cypress swamps in the Lowcountry filter impurities from water and act as a buffer for storm surges.

Forest; and Congaree National Park, the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the United States.

I’ve always been surprised how many Lowcountry residents are unaware of these national treasures. So here’s a practical guide to getting in touch with the Deep South.

Stroll The Whooping Crane Boardwalk preserves one of only two freshwater swamps on the island. Get a guest pass from Hilton Head Plantation, park your car, and enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk that evokes Hilton Head’s primitive roots.

Photography by Mark S Tierney

SWAMPS SETTLED SOUTH CAROLINA Float The Edisto River is one of the state’s best-kept secrets, and one of the longest free-flowing blackwater rivers in North America. And the so-called ‘river float’ is somewhat of a cultural institution among country folks. Take two cars. Park one car at your downstream landing and then pile into the other, driving upstream.

Tie a floating cooler to several inflatable tubes and you’ll have a veritable caravan of good times floating lazily down the Edisto’s surprisingly cool water. It’s free, and its simple pleasure is a sheer joy. Take it from me.

Join a group in the swamp The Georgia Conservancy will host a day paddle through picturesque Ebenezer Creek swamp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2. Cost is $25. Meet at New Ebenezer Retreat, 2887 Ebenezer Road in Rincon.

Registration is required at georgiaconservancy.org.

Rest Stop On your next drive upstate along Interstate 26, take the exit for Ridgeville, driving northeast along Highway 78 and following the signs for Francis Beidler Forest, 45,000 acres of cypress tupelo swamp as well as transitional forest. Run by the Audubon Society; it’s a haven for birdwatching, but look between the trees for the beautiful orb weaver spiders.

Canoe So precious that it’s a national park, the Congaree Swamp is the largest remaining old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. The rangers there are friendly and the park offers canoe tours in fall and spring, certainly the best way to experience these hallowed grounds.

Keep your ears open for coyotes howling in the distance. Admiring the dragonflies, you’ll find yourself transported to a time before dinosaurs.

Kayak Kayaking and standup paddleboarding are great ways to explore Ebenezer Creek in Effingham County, Georgia.

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Keep your eye on the target SHOOTING SPORTING CLAYS PROVIDES FUN, BUILDS SKILL

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hile working the sporting clays course at Spring Island Club, Christian Pollitzer has seen just about everything from experienced shooters to novices who have never held a shotgun.

One pre-teen boy was having a tough time hitting targets, so Pollitzer suggested closing his left eye. The boy’s aim improved, but then it regressed.

“Did you have your left eye closed?”

Pollitzer asked.

“I had them both closed,” the boy responded.

Clay shooting is a popular social sport offered at private clubs and resorts around the Lowcountry, including Spring Island, Palmetto Bluff, Brays Island Plantation and Turkey Hill Plantation in Ridgeland. It’s also catching on at the area’s private schools: Hilton Head Christian Academy, Cross Schools and Thomas Heyward Academy all field teams.

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At Spring Island, where Pollitzer is the outdoor pursuits director, shooters range from experienced hunters looking to sharpen their skills to, well, kids who shoot with their eyes closed. The busiest shooting season runs from Thanksgiving through Easter, though the course is especially popular during Thanksgiving week as members bring visiting family and friends out to shoot. Pollitzer compares clay shooting to golf, not only because

of the social aspect but also in the sense than even the most experienced shooters can benefit from a lesson and need plenty of practice to stay sharp.

Spring Island has a five-stand shooting station for practice and lessons, as well as a 10-station course with two machines per station providing multiple angles and targets that mimic different game from rabbits to quail. Pollitzer also changes up the course every four to six weeks to »

Opposite: Private community Spring Island has a five-stand shooting station for practice and lessons.

Above: The club also has a 10-station course with two machines per station and targets that mimic game from rabbits to quail.

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BUFFALO BLAST SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT Jan. 19 @ Palmetto bluff Open to the public, this 100-target, 13-station sporting clays competition is for all levels of shooters and benefits the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Following the tournament will be trick shooting demonstrations Palmetto Bluff Shooting Club instructors. $175.

Register at www.fieldandfirepalmettobluff.com/events.

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Opposite: The busiest shooting season runs from Thanksgiving through Easter. The course mimics a hunting situation, and many members are quail hunters.

Above: Shooters at Spring Island range from experienced hunters looking to sharpen their skills to newcomers. Pollitzer changes up the course every four to six weeks to keep things fresh.

keep the regular shooters guessing — like changing hole locations on a golf course.

“We try to mimic a hunting situation as much as possible because a lot of our members are quail hunters and want to simulate that situation,” Pollitzer said. “The guys who live here and shoot a lot come every week or a couple of times a week, so we like to keep it fresh for them.”

Clay shooting isn’t just for the avid hunter, though. The club offers a 28-gauge shotgun with a cut-down stock and reduced-recoil ammunition to cut down on the “kick” that often leaves an inexperienced shooter with a bruised shoulder and little desire to try the sport again. In fact, it’s the newcomers who Pollitzer enjoys working with the most because they’re open to instruction and keep things interesting.

“My main goal is just to get them to hit targets,” Pollitzer said.

“People get really excited when they see that target break. It’s a great feeling when you shoot a target and it blows into smithereens, especially after you’ve missed a bunch.”

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Photo courtesy of Team Caja Rural-Seguros RGA

Back in the Saddle PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST FROM HILTON HEAD SURMOUNTS ADVERSITY

BY JUSTIN JARRETT

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t was a stupid crash, Chris Butler recalls, a fluke pileup during the penultimate lap of the Clásica de Almería race Feb. 12 in southeastern Spain.

From that stupid crash came months of stupid luck.

The accident left him with a fractured elbow, which would have been bad enough, but things got worse for Butler, a 29-year-old Hilton Head Island native and Hilton Head Christian Academy graduate. He wound up losing more than three months of his season to the injury.

As is often the case, though, it could have been much worse.

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19 and joined the club team at Furman University. Less than three years later, he was riding professionally and training with legendary cyclist George Hincapie.

By 2011, he was competing in the top European stage races for the acclaimed BMC Racing team.

After his meteoric rise, Butler’s career leveled off. He continued to improve, but found himself bouncing between teams.

After spending 2016 riding for Israeli outfit Cycling Academy Team, Butler signed in January with Spanish team Caja Rural, his fourth team in four years.

Though this nomadic existence has made for an interesting life —Butler has raced all over the world and lived in Hong Kong, Israel, Italy and Spain — he hoped to find some stability with Caja Rural.

Then came the stupid crash.

BUTLER HAS RACED ALL OVER THE WORLD AND LIVED IN HONG KONG, ISRAEL, ITALY AND SPAIN.

After a crash that broke his elbow and knocked him off his bike for more than three months, Hilton Head Island native Chris Butler is back on track and looking for a strong close to the season with Team Caja RuralSeguros RGA out of Spain.

A SHORT SEASON Butler was toward the front of the peloton, which was slowly maneuvering around a roundabout when another rider came in hot, flying off his bike and into Butler, who did what he calls a “Macho Man Randy Savage elbow drop on the asphalt.”

Three weeks after having surgery to repair the fracture, Butler found himself under the knife again when the rod and wire holding his elbow together shifted.

The surgeon opted for a different method the second time around, meaning Butler would be prohibited from outdoor cycling for seven weeks.

Then in mid-April, doctors discovered that Butler had developed a rare, often fatal bacterial infection, leaving him virtually bed-ridden for three weeks while he was pumped full of antibiotics. Butler had gone from averaging 100 miles a day on his bike to spending the better part of a month in a hospital bed.

His doctor said Butler’s season was over and that he should be happy to be able to take leisurely walks for the rest of the year. Butler disagreed.

“I’m pretty headstrong,” he said.

“Those weren’t the terms I wanted to go out on.”

but he defied expectations in Utah, finishing eighth overall to lead the team and fourth among American riders.

He found similar success in Colorado, finishing 16th overall and seventh among Americans. Finally healthy and with well-rested legs from his time away from

his bike, Butler has high hopes for the rest of the 2017 season and beyond.

He also has been buoyed by countless notes from friends and family back on Hilton Head, where his parents still live.

“So many people have invested in me, and a lot of people back home are living vicariously through me,” Butler said. “This is my God-given talent. This is what God has given me to do, so I’m trying to honor that and give it the best I have.”

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READY TO RIDE AGAIN As soon as he was able, Butler resumed training, despite the brace on his surgically repaired elbow. He set his sights on joining the team for its trip stateside in August to compete in the Tour of Utah and the Colorado Classic — the two biggest stage races in the U.S. His goal was just to finish both races, Butler said, November 2017 171

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Local swimmers grab gold medals At SCISA state swim meet Hilton Head Christian Academy’s girls finished second and boys finished fifth Oct. 14 at the SCISA Class 2A-1A State Swimming Championships in Augusta.

Sterling Burd won titles in the 200 IM and 500 free and teamed with Grace Hilton, Audrey Robinson, and Nika Cummings to help the Eagles win the 200 medley relay and 200 free relay. Hilton won the 100 free and finished third in the 100 back, and Cummings was third in the 200 free. Heritage Academy’s Chloe Corbitt won the 200 free and 100 fly, and St. Francis Catholic School’s Katie Lyons won the 100 breast and was second in the 200 IM. On the boys’ side, Theo Sanders led HHCA with a secondplace finish in the 200 IM and teamed with Caleb Eidson, Guy Annunziata, and Camdeyn Masse to finish fourth in the 200 medley relay. Heritage Academy’s Noah Corbitt won the 200 free and 100 free.

Bobcats’ Patterson picked for Shrine Bowl The first of what are sure to be many individual honors has arrived for Bluffton High School receiver Jermaine Patterson, who last month was named to the South Carolina squad for the 2017 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

Patterson has been an offensive force for the Bobcats during his senior season, racking up 55 receptions for 1,105 yards and 15 touchdowns through the team’s first eight games.

“I’m just proud of how much Jermaine has grown as a player in a short amount of time,” Bluffton High coach John Houpt said.

“He is an amazing athlete, and that shows on Friday nights. I’m more proud, though, of how much he has grown as a person.”

Patterson has been overlooked on the recruiting trail — his only scholarship offer thus far is to play basketball at Newberry College — but the opportunity to play in the Shrine Bowl should help his football stock. He said he is open to playing either sport — or both — at the college level depending on what scenario gives him the best opportunity to continue his career and further his education.

Former HHCA star Nimmer named ACC golfer of the month Bluffton native Bryson Nimmer was named the ACC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September.

The Clemson star and Hilton Head Christian Academy graduate had three top 10 finishes in national tournaments last month and has climbed to No. 9 in Golfweek’s national individual rankings.

Nimmer opened the month with a runner-up finish at the Carpet Classic in Dalton, Georgia, shooting a career-best 65 in the second round. He followed that up with a seventh-place finish at the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas before finishing 10th at the Nike Elite in Portland, Oregon, to close the month.

Nimmer posted a 69.22 scoring average for the month with six rounds in the 60s, seven rounds under par and a team-high 42 birdies.

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Cox and Nagy win national doubles title Tennis Club of the Lowcountry’s Gavin Cox and Vicki Nagy teamed up to win the USTA National Mixed 60s Clay Court championship at Seabrook Island Club in early October.

Cox and Nagy won four matches to claim the title, including a tight three-set victory in the quarterfinals. They defeated Junior Luffman and Janet Moseley 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 in the final to earn the coveted Golden Ball that accompanies winning a USTA national championship.

McBroom joins PTR Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has hired Isaac McBroom as director of development, after Brian Parkkonen was promoted to director of education.

McBroom’s responsibilities will include scheduling and coordinating PTR certification workshops in in all 50 U.S. states each year. He has a degree in health fitness from Gustavus Adolphus College, where he was captain of the men’s tennis team. Later, in San Diego, California, he co-founded an academy at the Barnes Tennis Center.

From 2013 until recently he worked for Life Time Fitness’ tennis division.

Get tickets early for the RBC Heritage

The 2018 RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is a little less than six months away, but tickets are already on sale, and, if you buy now, you might be able to save a little money.

The only annual PGA Tour tournament held in the Palmetto State, next year’s RBC Heritage runs from April 9-15 at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.

The 2018 tournament will mark the 50th anniversary of the event, and those attending will get the chance to say “Cheers to 50 Years” in style, according to a release from the Heritage Classic Foundation.

Those interested in attending can save nearly $50 on a golden ticket if they purchase by Jan. 5. The golden ticket comes with special artwork, a lanyard and a 50th anniversary ball cap.

Additionally, those buying the golden ticket will receive all of the same benefits as those who purchase a clubhouse badge, including weeklong access to the grounds, the clubhouse, the Heritage Pavilion and two on-course hospitality venues located at the 7th and 15th holes.

The golden ticket is $220 until Jan. 5. From Jan. 5 to March 31, the cost will be $255. In April, it will cost $275.

The clubhouse badge will cost $195 until Jan. 5, and rise to $230 from Jan. 6 to March 31. In April it will be $250.

For a complete list of ticket options, visit rbcheritage.com.

Tickets can also be purchased on the website or by calling Tournament Headquarters at 843-671-2448.

For comprehensive daily sports news featuring local teams and athletes in the Lowcountry, visit LowcoSports.com and follow @LowcoSports on Twitter and Facebook.

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VETERANS DAY On Nov. 11, a Veterans Day parade organized by American Legion Post 205 will make its way through Old Town Bluffton, starting at 10 a.m. and traveling through Calhoun Street and the Promenade.

On Hilton Head Island, a ceremony with music will be held at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 39 Shelter Cove Ln. It’s hosted by the Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and American Legion Post 42.

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NOVEMBER CALENDAR NOV. 1-10 Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Library Exhibit: Normal library hours, until Friday, Nov. 10, Hilton Head Public Library, 11 Beach City Road, HHI. The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island is presenting an Exhibition with a Low Country Theme. Stop by and check out local photography. For more information visit new-cchhi.net.

the red-carpet, attendees will enjoy complimentary hor d’oeuvres and a special display of automobiles during the reception, plus a cash bar and concessions available throughout the evening. Experience a gripping documentary feature film that takes the audience on a nerve-tingling ride with one of the greatest movie stars of all time. For more information visit colignytheatre.com.

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Special Movie Screening - Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans: 6 p.m.

- 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2,Coligny Theatre, 1 North Forest Beach Drive #I5. The 2nd Annual Vintage Auto Film Exhibition celebrates cinematic stories of automotive culture and heritage with an evening of high-octane, bigscreen nostalgia to rev-up the Hilton Head Concours weekend! Rolling out

Bye Bye Birdie: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, Friday, Nov. 3, and Saturday, Nov. 4, Hilton Head Christian Academy, 55 Gardner Dr. A loving send-up of the 1960s, small-town America, teenagers, and rock & roll, Bye Bye Birdie remains as fresh and vibrant as ever. Featuring a tuneful high-energy score, plenty of great parts for kids, and a hilarious script, Birdie remains one of the most popular

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shows in schools across the country.This will be a wonderful event for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased at hhcadrama.eventbrite.com.

NOV. 3 Lori Craven Art Exhibition: 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 Red Piano Art Gallery, 220 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

Show and reception for Lori Craven, a local entrepreneur and caterer, will be featured in an upcoming art exhibition at The Red Piano Art Gallery. Her work will showcase watercolor and oil paintings, featuring Lowcountry scenes and North Carolina mountain settings. For more information, call 843-842-4433.

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November 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th at 7:30pm • November 12th & 19th at 2:30pm Seahawk Cultural Center For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hiltonheaddance.com or call 843-842-3262.

Karena Brock-Carlyle and John Carlyle, Artistic Directors

Don’t miss this enchanting holiday classic!

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NOV. 2 THE MAN & LE MANS

NOV. 3 LORI CRAVEN ART EXHIB

Malphrus Road, Bluffton. Jack Williams’ memorable, energetic solo concerts have been applauded from folk festivals to all types of concert halls, coffeehouses and house concerts across the US and in 8 countries. Admission is $20. Doors open at 6 pm. For more information visit uulowcountry.org or call 843-837-3330.

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Bakari Sellers to Speak at Memorial Scholarship Fund Dinner: 6:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, Sonesta Resort, 130 Shipyard Dr, Hilton Head Island. Attorney & CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers will be the keynote speaker at the 26th annual fundraising dinner for the Ella C. White Memorial Scholarship Fund. The event begins with a cash bar reception at 6:15 p.m. followed by the dinner program, entertainment and door prizes at 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $75. To make reservations for the dinner, call Carolyn Grant at 843-422-0707 or Carol Campbell at 843-684-1644. You may also reserve tickets online at ecwscholarshipdinner.event.com.

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Hilton Head Prep to present

“Almost, Maine”

Love, winter, and the fictional town of Almost, Maine, will come to life when Hilton Head Preparatory School performs John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” under the direction of Peggy Trecker White from Nov. 9-12 at Main Street Theatre Trecker White directed HHP shows for three years, including “Little Mermaid”, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Godspell” and helped solidify Prep’s strong performing arts reputation. She brings a wealth of experience as director for five summers at the Intermediate Musical Theatre Department at Interlochen Center for the Arts and is a founding member of Lean Ensemble Theatre, where she has directed and starred in several of their shows, and has traveled and worked in theatre internationally.

“Almost, Maine” — 2016’s most produced play — is a series of nine scenes about trying to make meaningful connections. The offbeat, authentic residents fall in and out of love in the fictional town of Almost, Maine. Each scene features a different couple seeking a sense of meaning in the chilly, unchartered wilderness of love.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. from Nov. 9-11 with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on Nov. 12. For tickets and information, visitwww.hhprep.org or call 843-715- 8510.

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St. Andrew By-the-Sea 39th Annual Fall Festival: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island. Shop and play at one of the largest, continuously run, church bazaars in South Carolina. All proceeds from the festival support the outreach and mission projects of the church. There will be great food to munch on plus live music, in addition to all of the great shopping options. Early arrivals can fuel up for shopping with coffee and donuts. For more information visit hhiumc.com.

NOV. 4 “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing”: 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, Heyward House Historic Center, 70 Boundary St, Bluffton.Join in an “Olde Time Gospel Community Sing” with Cyndi and Dennis Congrove of Southern Gratitude. Come take part in great music while enjoying discounted house tours, refreshments, and fun with you family, friends, and neighbors!This event is FREE and open to the public. House Tours will be offered at a discounted rate of $5 during the event. For more information on this event please call 843-757-6293.

NOV. 4 The Evolution Big Band (formerly Stardust Orchestra) Inaugural Concert: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 4, The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. The Evolution Big Band (formerly the Stardust Orchestra) will perform its inaugural concert, featuring vocals by Michael Schwartzkopf and Miss Penney Lynn Smith. For tickets and reservations, contact the Arts Center at 843-842-2787 or 888960-2787 or online at tickets.artshhi.com.

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NOV. 4 THE EVOLUTION BIG BAND INAUGURAL CONCERT

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“Putt for PAL” Charity Golf Tournament: Monday, Nov. 6, West Course at Belfair Plantation, 200 Belfair Oaks Blvd. Take a swing at saving lives and join fellow animal loving golf enthusiasts for a fun day on the links to benefit homeless pets. The cost includes golf, cart, lunch, gratuity, oncourse beverages, golf/raffle prizes and an awards reception with wine, beer and a light dinner. Both individuals and teams are welcome. Not a golfer? No problem! Consider purchasing a hole sponsorship in your name, business name or in honor of a loved pet.

PAL is also seeking donations of gift certificates and items for the raffle and silent auction. For more information, to register as a player or to purchase a hole sponsorship, please visit palgolf. golfreg.com or contact Wendy Schlegel at wendylynnes@gmail.com.

Class - “Falling into Watercolor”: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Nov. 8, SoBA Center for Creative Arts, 8 Church Street, Bluffton.

This class will make you fall in love with watercolor. Paint beautiful colors of autumn and many of the subjects that come to mind this time of year. Color use as well as several techniques of the medium will be touch upon. There will be daily demonstrations and lots of individual help. This class will be open to all levels but some previous experience with watercolor would be helpful although not required. Join in the fun! The cost is $250 for members and $275 for non-members.

NOV. 7 - DEC. 2 “Art That Makes You Smile”: 10 a.m.

- 4 p.m. and 90 minutes before all Arts Center performances. Art League of

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Hilton Head Gallery,14 Shelter Cove Lane. Experience the art of John K. Crum, which is best described as “coastal romanticism with whimsical yet surrealist styling.” An artist’s reception will be held on November 9, from 5-7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit artleaguehhi.org or call 843-681-5060.

NOV. 8 Indigo Exploration at Coastal Discovery Museum: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.8, Coastal Discovery, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Journey to the past and “meet” Eliza Lucas Pinckney. Hear her unique story, learn how indigo dye was made, and make your own indigo tiedye t-shirt to take home. This family friendly educational experience is fun for all ages.The Museum will provide t-shirt sizes child small to adult XL (one per person) for the program. The program is $15 per person (under 5 are free) and

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NOV. 8 INDIGO EXPLORATION AT COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM

reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 224 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

NOV. 8 The African Children’s Choir: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, Christian Renewal Church, HHI. The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief and development programs. For more information, visit africanchildrenschoir.com.

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Hilton Head Dance Theatre presents

The Nutcracker

SC – The Hilton Head Dance Theatre will present the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, at the Seahawk Cultural Center at Hilton Head Island High School for six shows from Nov. 10-19.

Tchaikovsky’s instantly recognizable music and the charming story by E.T.A. Hoffman make The Nutcracker synonymous with the holiday season.

The role of Marie will be shared by Jehanne Marie Arnal, Caroline Denckhoff, Jordan Gentemann, and Alexandria Watts. Her nutcracker prince will be portrayed by Sean Sullivan. The role of her younger brother, Fritz, will be shared

by Caroline Kaelin, Colleen Ott, Lilly Parker, and Lucy Peltz. As Marie travels through the Land of Snow, she meets the Snow Queen and King, danced by Sophia Nimmer and Jamal Edwards alternating with Anastasia Bassett and Samuel Chester. Once she arrives in the Land of Sweets, the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be danced by Victoria Hamlin, Cassie Maurer, and Madison Etchells. Olivia Gary and Lilly Zmarzly will share the role of the Dewdrop Fairy.

An idealized version of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince dance the Grande Pas de Deux portrayed by Hayden Garniewicz and Samuel Chester as well as Martha Preston Collins and Jamal Edwards.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18 and 2:30 on November 12 and 19. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for seniors (60 and over) and $15 for children 18 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hiltonheaddance.com or call (843)842-3262. M 180 hiltonheadmonthly.com

MOAA Spouses for Service: Wednesday, Nov. 8, Black Marlin Restaurant, 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head. The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America Spouses for Service will host their monthly luncheon. For more information or to make a reservation contact Jayne Danoff at jayne.danoff@gmail.com.

NOV. 8 and 14 Beadwork: Jewelry Making with Linda Raih: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 and Tuesday, Nov. 14, Art League of HHI, 106 Cordillo Pkwy. Join Linda for this beginner jewelry making class. Learn one of three different bead weaving techniques: the flat spiral braid stitch, the even count peyote stitch, or the right-angle weave stitch. Your project is a bracelet. Choose your colors from Linda’s pre-selected kits. A $12-18 kit materials fee is due to instructor at time of class. Be sure to bring your glasses or magnification for this class. Minimum of 2 people per class.

All levels. Member: $36 + Kit Cost, Non-member: $40 + Kit Cost. Register by calling 843-842-5738.

NOV. 9 “Jewish Symbols in Renaissance Christian Art: Why They Are There and What They Mean”: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, St. Francis By the Sea Catholic Church, 45 Beach City Road.The public is invited to attend a presentation by Rabbi Cook, an international authority on the New Testament. The evening will include music from the St. Francis by the Sea and Congregation Beth Yam choirs. Refreshments will follow in the St. Francis Family Center. Please contact Phyllis Napoli, pnap@ roadrunner.com or 843-785-3331, or Joyce Kelleher, joycekelleher@hotmail.com or 440-552-5311 for more information.

NOV. 10 The Bonfire: 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island. Join the Sea Pines Forest Foundation for the Seventh Annual Bonfire Fundraiser.

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The evening will include cocktails, a Lowcountry-inspired menu, live music, and silent auction. Proceeds will benefit capital replacement projects throughout the Forest Preserve. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased by contacting Community Service Associates (CSA) at 843-671-1343.

NOV. 10 - 12 All You Can Eat Oyster Festival Party: 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, Shelter Cove Pavilion, 39 Shelter Cove Lane.

Friday enjoy all you can eat steamed local oysters, Lowcountry boil, pulled pork, seafood chowder & chili provided

by Roy’s Place Catering. On Saturday steamed, fried and stewed oysters along with delicious food for non-oyster eaters! There will be live entertainment, kid zone, Local Artisan Pop Up Shops, marshmallow roasting and Sports Lounge for those fall football games!

Admission for adults is $7, children under 10 and veterans (with ID) are free. Wrap up the Oyster Festival with a brunch at Hudson’s Seafood Restaurant benefitting People for Parks’ capital campaign to upfit the renovated and expanded rec center. For more information please visit hiltonheadoysterfestival.com

NOV. 11 26th Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov 11, Crossings Park, 6 Haig Point Ct, Hilton Head Island. This 10K and 5K race will start and finish at Crossings Park and take participants over the Broad Creek on the Cross Island Bridge. All participants will receive a colorful Hargray Hilton Head Island Bridge Run T-shirt. The post race party and award ceremony will feature refreshments, music, and door prizes. Both the 10K & 5K races will offer Overall and Age Group awards in five year increments for male and female divisions. For additional information, visit bearfootsports.com or call 843-757-8520.

NOV. 11 MOAA Annual Veteran’s Day Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov.

11, Poseidon Coastal Cuisine and Rooftop Bar, 38 Shelter Cove Ln #121, Hilton Head Island. The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will host the Third Annual Veteran’s Day Luncheon following the Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Memorial Park at Shelter Cove. If you are MOAA eligible and would like to join us contact Mary Lou Fehrman at marylou101041@aol.com

NOV. 9 - 12 Remedy Live Beach Retreat:Thursday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 12, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive. Over the four-day event, seventeen leading researchers, physicians, dietitians, athletes, authors, and celebrity chefs will present their scientific findings, lifestyle tips, and recipes to the public. For tickets and more information about the Remedy Food Project visit remedyfood.org

NOV. 14 Mary Green Chorale Presents “With a Voice of Singing”: 7:30 pm at Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island.

This concert opens the third season for The Mary Green Chorale and will feature the vocal artistry of Reggie Deas, a versatile jazz, pop and R&B performer popular throughout the Lowcountry. Net proceeds from the concert will benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation. All Tickets for this Benefit Concert are $25 (open seating) and may be purchased online at marygreenmenschorale.org or by calling 843-295-9342.

NOV. 16 Shop for a Cause at Forsythe Jewelers: 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Rd #311, Hilton Head Island. Join in a fun evening of fashion and philanthropy! Shop for yourself or for someone special and a portion of your sale will be donated directly to Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head. Visit forsythejewelers.biz for more information.

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Thursday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 18, Old Town Bluffton. This year’s festival will have twice the authors (including three New York Times best sellers) and nationally syndicated reviewer “The Bookworm” plus other added features and activities… all in beautiful historic Old Town Bluffton over three days.For more information visit blufftonbookfestival.com.

NOV. 17 Taste of the Season Under the Stars: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, Country Club of Hilton Head, Tented on the Green.The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will present Taste of the Season under the stars. Under the luxurious tent, attendees will be able to sample dishes from what Hilton Head Island and Bluffton restaurants and eateries have to offer. Each participating restaurant will offer a unique culinary experience and signature menu items, and between seafood, southern soul food and creative concoctions, there’s something to please every palate. The red carpet rolls out for the VIP Experience.

For details visit hiltonheadisland.org/ taste. Attendees are also able to browse the silent auction, which includes getaways, works of art, golf packages and more.

NOV. 19 The Evolution Big Band at Bluffton United Methodist Church: 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 19, 101 Calhoun Street, Bluffton. The Evolution Big Band (formerly the Stardust Orchestra) will perform featuring vocals by Michael Schwartzkopf and Miss Penney Lynn Smith. Reservation or tickets are not required. Members of the public are welcome. A free will offering will be taken. For additional information, contact Rick Eckstein at 843-707-7813 or visit evolutionbigband.com.

NOV. 20 - DEC. 30 Tis’ the Season at Shelter Cove Towne Centre: 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. nightly, 40 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. Ti’s the Season at Shelter Cove Towne Centre!

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Towne Centre, Horse & Carriage rides, Train rides, Rock Wall, Skating Rink, Santa Claus and more! Park your car, stroll through the lights, enjoy nightly activities all while enjoying entertainment, shopping dining and more! All proceeds to benefit the Island Rec Center. For more information visit sheltercovetownecentre. com/events/lights.

NOV. 21 - 25 Thanksgiving Wagon Ride: Tuesday, November 21; 3pm & 4:15pm; Wednesday, November 22; 3pm & 4:15pm; Thursday, November 23; 11:15am; Friday, November 24; 3pm & 4:15pm; Saturday, November 25; 10am & 11:15am. Enjoy a festive wagon ride and marvel at the fall colors as well as abundant plant and wildlife in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Cookies and refreshments will be provided before the tour. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting The Sea

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NOV. 22 Salty Dog Thanksgiving Homecoming: 4p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, Salty Dog CafĂŠ, 232 S. Sea Pines Dr., Hilton Head Island. Celebrate a Salty Dog Thanksgiving Homecoming! Bring your friends and family down to The Salty Dog and enjoy live music on the deck, great food, and appearances from Jake! Complimentary Lowcountry Boil at The Cookout from 6-8 p.m. It is the perfect warm up Turkey Day! For more information go to Cal.saltydog.com or call the Salty Dog CafĂŠ 843-671-5199.

Creek, 397 Squire Pope Rd. on Hilton Head Island. Awards and afterparty will go until 2 p.m. Packet pick up is Nov. 22 at Shelter Cove Community Park. $30.

Register at islandrec.org. Day of race registration from 6:30-7:30 a.m., add $5. Donations of canned goods to be collected for Deep Well Project. 843785-6444.

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Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt: 9 a.m.11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island. Kick off your holiday festivities with this fun family-friendly activity. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting The Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979 by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22. $25 per family.

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Turkey Trot: 5 mile race and fun run start at 8 a.m. at at Dockside on Skull

Stan Smith Thanksgiving Tennis Academy: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

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23 through Saturday, Nov. 25, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Ln., Hilton Head Island. Stan Smith, former U.S. Open and Wimbledon champion and U.S. Olympics men’s tennis coach, will hit with participants and offer tips. Registration required; call the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. $305/adults only.

NOV. 23 Thanksgiving Day Buffet: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, Palmetto Dunes Club, 1 Carnoustie Rd, Hilton Head Island, across from the Fazio Golf Course.

Featuring a delicious buffet with all your turkey day favorites plus an assortment of entrees, side items and desserts.

Non-alcoholic beverages included.

Reservations must be made in advance as seating and times are limited.Cost: $32.95 per person. Child 12 & under $16.95. Under 5 free. Call 843-686-9143 to make your reservations by Nov.21.

NOV. 23 Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar Prix-Fixe Thanksgiving: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 23, 76 Queens Folly Rd, Hilton Head Island Alexander’s Restaurant & Wine Bar will also be hosting a Pre-Fixe Thanksgiving meal featuring Lowcountry Lobster Bisque, Apple Cider & Sage Roasted Turkey Breast, Blackened Salmon and desserts such as Pumpkin Cheesecake and more. Reservations are recommended.Cost: $42.95 per person.

Child’s Turkey Dinner $19.95. Call 843785-4999 any time after 12 p.m. to make your reservations by Nov. 21.

NOV. 24 Stan Smith and Thanksgiving Tennis Exhibition & Happy Hour: 2:30 p.m.

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tennis exhibition. Receive valuable tips, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and win prizes in the raffle. Donations requested for canned goods for the Deep Well Project. For more information, please contact the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495. Complimentary.

NOV. 24 15th Annual Fishing Tournament: 10 p.m. - 12 p.m Friday, Nov. 24, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island. Join us in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve to fish for bass, bream and catfish at Fish Island. Reservations required and can be made by contacting The Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-8421979. $15/person including fishing pole or $10/person without fishing pole.

NOV. 24 Harbour Town Lights: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

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Harbour Town. Enjoy the lights! Stroll along the Harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures with the centerpiece of the display being a towering Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place to be this holiday season with live entertainment and activities. The official tree lighting will take place just prior to the Gregg Russell concert on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit seapines.com

NOV. 24 Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert:7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, The Sea Pines Resort’s’ Harbour Town. Join us under the Liberty Oak Tree in Harbour Town for a very special Gregg Russell Thanksgiving concert for the entire family, as well as the official lighting of the Harbour Town Christmas Tree. Complimentary. For more information visit seapines.com.

NOV. 24 Santa at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina: 12 noon, Friday, Nov. 24, Shelter Cove Harbour. Join in a day-after-Thanksgiving “Santa and Shopping Day” with specials and sales throughout the harbour shops and restaurants. Santa will arrive at noon aboard a Hilton Head Island Fire Department truck! Bring the kids and grandkids to meet Santa, listen to holiday classics and shop until you drop! There will also be a train, bounce houses and other kid’s activities to enjoy. Visit palmettodunes.com/sheltercove for more information.

NOV. 25 Caramel Apple Festival: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island.

Bring the family to Heritage Farm for a fun afternoon of fall activities, including caramel apples, games, crafts and more!

For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort recreation department at 843-842-1979. Rates vary based on activities.

NOV. 25 Dunes House Oyster Roast: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 14 Dune House Ln, Palmetto Dunes Resort.Save room for oysters at the annual Dunes House Oyster Roast & Seafood Boil. Enjoy live music from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. plus food & drink specials. Oysters are $20.00 per bucket. Other Dunes House menu favorites will be served so join us for food, fun and good times! Visit palmettodunes.com for more information. *Weather permitting and subject to change.

NOV. 28 Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Ct., Hilton Head Island. Guest Speaker will be Siobhan Egan, who has taught photography at SCAD as well as other colleges and now works in magazine publishing and fashion. Siobhan Egan is a photographer based in Savannah, GA specializing in lifestyle and editorial photography. Members, Newcomers & guests welcome! For more information visit cchhi.net 184 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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NOV. 30 Conversation & Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 30, Skull Creek Dockside Restaurant, 397 Squire Pope Rd. HHI. The SERG Restaurant Group’s newest waterfront restaurant will be on full display for a post-Thanksgiving Conversation & Cocktails. Join us at Skull Creek Dockside for a first-hand look, casual networking, a stunning Lowcountry sunset, and complimentary food and drinks. Hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. $10 Members, $20 Future Members. RSVP at HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org

SAVE THE DATE DEC. 7 American Revolution Round Table: 11:30 a.m. Tidepointe, 700 Tide Point Way, Hilton Head Island. Quarterly meeting to explore historic events and people of the American Revolution era emphasizing the importance and influence of the South. Jim Jordan, speaker, tour guide, and author of “Penny Savannah” and “Savannah Grey” as well as articles in the GA Historical Quarterly and Journal of Military History will discuss Nathanael Green, Major General of the Continental Army who was known for his successful command in the Southern Campaign. He was one of Washington’s most trusted generals. Guests are welcome. For information and reservations, contact: John Basch 843-707-7049 or Gina Tjersland 843-422-3815.

ONGOING Garvin-Garvey Cottage Tours: By appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays, located in Oyster Factory Park, 63 Wharf St, Bluffton.

Visit the newly opened Garvin-Garvey Freedman’s Cottage.

Tours will be offered by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $5.00 per person, with a 24-hour reservation.

For more information about the Garvin-Garvey Cottage and its history please visit townofbluffton.sc.gov/garvin-garvey.

Forest Preserve Wagon Journey: 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sea Pines Resort. Sit back, relax and experience the animals and plant life of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 & younger).

Fall-Winter Adult Reading Program: September 1 to March 31, Bluffton Branch Library 120 Palmetto Way. Missed or didn’t get to read enough during summer reading? 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 at the Bluffton Branch reference desk.

Free. For more information visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@ bcgov.net.

Uncovering the Roots of Reconstruction: 9:30 a.m. Fridays, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. A partnership with the Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head Island Land Trust and the Mitchelville Preservation Project offers a new tour. Meet at the Coastal Discovery Museum for a short introduction and then participants will caravan in their own personal vehicles to the sites.

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NOV. 24 SANTA AT SHELTER COVE HARBOUR & MARINA Visit the site of the self-governing community of Mitchelville (est. 1862) to learn about the Port Royal Experiment and how freedom and reconstruction impacted the new citizens who lived there. Nearby, join a guide for a tour of Fort Howell, built in 1864 to protect the town of Mitchelville. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12 and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext. 224 or online at coastaldiscovery.org.

Bach Lobster Nights: Wednesday nights starting Sept. 6, The Wreck of the Salty Dog, 232 S. Sea Pines Dr., Hilton Head Island. Enjoy live Maine Lobster ($25) with a side of live piano music. Call the Lobster Line to reserve your lobster 843-683-6465.

Coming to the Savannah Civic Center: 301 W Oglethorpe Ave. Upcoming artists include Mary J. Blige, Willie Nelson and Family, The Beach Boys, and ZZ Top. For a full schedule of events and entertainment visit savannahcivic.com or call 912-651-6550.

Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 - Nov. 29, Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. The Coastal Discovery Museum has announced a Fall bird watching program at Pinckney Island led by experienced bird watchers from the Museum. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. These varying areas allow participants to see many different species of birds.

Ages 12 and older. Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars and the program will be canceled in case of rain.

The program is $12 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767 ext 223.

Matt Frazier, host and author of“The No Meat Athlete” podcast will speak at Remedy Live Beach Retreat on HHI.

Eat healthy A group of national experts in the field of health and wellness will be in town present their case for a plant-based diet, which can reverse and prevent many chronic diseases and illnesses. The Remedy Live Beach Retreat takes place from Nov. 9-12 at the Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island.

During the four-day retreat presented by the Atlanta-based non-profit Remedy Food Project, 17 leading researchers, physicians, dietitians, athletes, authors, and celebrity chefs will present their scientific findings, lifestyle tips and recipes.

Speakers include Dr. T Colin Campbell and Dr. Thomas J Campbell, plant-based nutrition research pioneers and authors of The China Study; Matt Frazier, host and author of the No Meat Athlete podcast, blog and cookbook; and Dr. Doug Lisle, psychologist and author of The Pleasure Trap. The program also includes Lindsay Nixon of Meal Mentor and The Happy Herbivore, as well as Chef AJ, Chef Jason Wrobel, Dr. Joel Kahn, and Dr. Milton Mills among others.

Registration is open to the public and includes three plantbased meals per day. Day passes are available, starting at $89.

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Historic Zion Cemetery and Bayard Mausoleum: 10 a.m.

Wednesdays, intersection of U.S. 278 and Mathews Drive.

Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the cemetery where Revolutionary War soldiers are buried. Learn about the oldest existing structure on Hilton Head Island and explore the location where planters antebellum church and muster house used to sit. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-686-6050 or visit HeritageLib.org.

Historic Ft. Mitchel in Hilton Head Plantation: 10 a.m. Thursdays, 65 Skull Creek Dr, Hilton Head Island. Join the Heritage Library for a tour of the Civil War battery Skull Creek built to protect Port Royal Sound the Seabrook Coaling Station. $12 per adult, $7 per child. Registration required, call 843-6866050 or visit HeritageLib.org.

Historic Tours by Bicycle: 10 a.m. Wednesdays, leaving from 137 Squire Pope Rd, Hilton Head Island.Take a ride along the waterfront corridor of Squire Pope Road and learn about Hilton Head Island’s unique and rich history of Native Americans, The Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gullah Community and more. Tour lasts about 1 & 1//2 hour, and is safe, casual and fun. Helmets required, bug spray and water suggested. Bring your own bike. $15 Adult, $10 Child, 10 and up only. Book online at HeritageLib.org.

The Pearl Kitchen and Bar: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Dinner daily.

Enjoy live entertainment Thursday through Saturday, 55 Calhoun St, Bluffton. The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a

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Live Jazz at Ela’s Blu Water Grille: 7 p.m. Nightly and 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch, ELA’S Blu Water Grille, Shelter Cove Harbour Shops, 1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island’s award-winning waterfront restaurant on Shelter Cove Harbour, features exceptional water views, fresh catch seafood, prime cut steaks, and a sophisticated atmosphere.

For schedule and more information visit elasgrille.com.

Farmer’s Market of Bluffton: 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Rd. The Market is now open with additional public parking provided by the Town of Bluffton. Artisan Showcase on the first Thursday of every month highlights speific local artists.

Keep an eye out for fabulous new food and farm vendors this year. Visit farmersmarketbluffton.org for more information.

Savannah Culinary Tour: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, Savannah Historic District, Savannah, GA. Explore Savannah’s deep association with fine food and drink in a two and a half hour tour that offers tastes of the very best of the Hostess City’s delectable cuisine. Join your certified tour guide on an afternoon journey that is delicious, informative, and fun. Adults $49, Military $45, children 12 and under $39. Reservations required, visit www.SavannahCulinaryTour.com or call 912604-3007 for more information.

Meditation + Yoga: 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. Mondays, Hilton Head Library. Group meditation is a great way to get support and develop a mindfulness routine for a brand new, spotty, or long-time practice. Sit in silence for 30 minutes. New to the program is that the meditation is to be followed by a 45-minute yoga session. For meditation, use a chair or bring a cushion; for yoga, bring your mat. Any- and everyone is welcome. Free, for more information contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531, lread@bcgov.net or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Freshwater Fishing: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Dr, Hilton Head Island. Enjoy a relaxing morning by the beautiful lakes of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve while fishing. Supplies provided.

Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. $19/adult, $14/child (ages 12 & younger) For additional information visit seapines.com.

Tea Time at Rose Hill Mansion: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. Experience afternoon tea at the most beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry.

Selections include custom crafted teas, elegant finger sandwiches, and heavenly desserts. Small or large groups welcome $40.00 per person.Call Lou Anne Takach today to book your tea time, 843-757-6046.

Golf Clinics for all Ages: Times vary, Country Club of Hilton Head. Group and individual golf programs for adults and juniors led by PGA Professional Jeff Picus of Excel and Enjoy Golf Academy,To learn more or to register for any of these programs, contact Jeff Picus at 843-295- 8888 or classapro@pga.com.

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Acorn Squash Veggie Bowl

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Makes: 4 servings as a main dish, 8 servings as a side dish 2 acorn squashes, sliced in half horizontally and seeds and stringy fibers removed 1 large red onion, diced into ½-inch cubes 8 carrots, sliced into quarters length wise and then diced 4 large garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon dried herbs of your choice 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons basil-infused olive oil 1/2 cup basil pesto Toasted pine nuts to garnish (optional)

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ov. 1 is World Vegan Day. It also kicks off World Vegan Month, which came to fruition in 1994 thanks to the efforts of Louise Wallace, then-president of The Vegan Society. The initial movement took root in 1944, when the Vegan Society was formed as an offshoot of The Vegetarian Society to highlight the differences between the two. Vegetarians don’t eat meat, while vegans take it a step further and do not consume — or often use or wear — food and products derived from animal products, such as milk, eggs and leather. Thanks to a rise in “ethical veganism,” it is no longer unusual to see vegan dishes offered on most restaurant menus or vegan products stocked on grocery store shelves.

Thinking of exploring a vegan lifestyle? There are many top-notch vegan cookbooks available to help welcome newcomers to the world of tofu, non-dairy cheese and soy crumbles. Start with the original: the “Moosewood Cookbook” by Mollie Katzen, published in 1977, which I own and cook from frequently. The New York Times best-seller “Forks Over Knives: The Cookbook” also offers more than 300 vegan recipes for plant-based eating for all seasons. When going vegan, the world is your oyster mushroom. M 190 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large shallow baking dish, arrange acorn squash cut side down and pile the chopped carrots, chopped onions and garlic side by side — don’t spread them out in a single layer or they’ll burn. Drizzle the carrots, onion and garlic with olive oil and sprinkle with dried herbs and salt and pepper. Roast, stirring the vegetables once, for 45 to 55 minutes or until the acorn squash is cooked through.

To assemble the bowls, place acorn squash halves cut side up in a serving bowl and then lightly drizzle with basil-infused olive oil.

Fill the cavities with the chopped vegetables and drizzle lightly with more basil-infused olive oil. Top with basil pesto and serve.

If serving as a side dish, each person gets a quarter of an acorn squash. Cut the squash halves with a sharp knife once assembled and server.

Ear Candy PODCASTS DISH ON FLAVORS, HISTORY AND CULTURAL APPETITES

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odcasts seem to be cropping up everywhere, covering every subject on the planet — and for good reason. They’re free and can be listened to on your schedule using an app like iTunes, Soundcloud, Player FM, TuneIn, Google Play, Stitched, Spotify, etc. And because most podcasts run about 30 to 60 minutes, they’re not a huge time commitment. Looking for a few treats for your ears? Here are a few podcasts to snack on — though listener beware: Some of these podcasts may contain salty language.

HOUSE OF CARBS A podcast “for the hungry people, by the hungry people.”

Host Joe House, nicknamed “The Podfather,” brings an infectious energy to interviews with celebrity chefs and authors like David Chang and Anthony Bourdain, restaurant reviewers and famous folks who love food. There’s even a great episode about South Carolina barbecue.

BON APPETIT “Where food and culture meet.” The iconic magazine has been around since 1956, and has successfully branched into the tech world. In each episode, editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport introduces various expert staff as co-hosts and they discuss a broad spectrum of topics from fast food to fine cuisine to food trends, like forest to table and the best places to eat in America.

The upbeat podcast features interviews with chefs and food writers and answers questions from listeners, offering tips on everything from freezing to dehydrating, how to cook grains and how to make the very best tomato sauce.

CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET RADIO Hosted by no-nonsense Christopher Kimball, founder of Cook’s Magazine, this podcast goes “anywhere and everywhere” to share the story of food and explore the cultures of the origin of that food. Along with Chef Sara Moulton, the podcast solves listeners’ culinary conundrums, features high-profile contributors from numerous fields,and November 2017 191

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shares recipes from Kimball’s test kitchen. Topics of discussion may include the secret of barbecue ribs, Mafia intervention in the pastry business, Helen Gurley Brown’s favorite food, and other subjects that make for enlightening listening.

GRAVY Produced in print and in podcast format by the Southern Food Alliance and winner of the James Beard Foundation’s “Publication of the Year,” the podcast is hosted by John T. Edge and others who are “recounting stories of the changing American South told through the food we eat.” Topics include the history of shad fishing industry to tacos, the Vidalia onion and the emotional life of eating.

THE SPLENDID TABLE For years, Lynne Rossetto Kasper supplied a wealth of information about ingredients and food trends “for people who love to eat” with finesse, expertise and clarity, without being intimidating. New host Francis lam took over earlier this year and is just as enthusiastic about food.

A TASTE OF THE PAST Host Linda Pelaccio is a culinary historian who explores “the lively link between food cultures of the present and past.” Guests include authors and scholars who discuss ingredients, traditions and techniques from ancient times to today. Highly educational and informative, this podcast is perfect for serious home cooks, whether history buffs or foodies.

SPECIAL SAUCE WITH ED LEVINE This James Beard-nominated podcast gives listeners a chance to be flies on the wall while Ed Levine interviews rock stars of the culinary world like Mario Batali, Daniel Boulud, Ruth Reichl and “famous friends and acquaintances both in and out of the food culture.”

THE SPORKFUL This podcast describes itself as being for eaters, not foodies.

In one episode, James Beard Award-nominated creator and host Dan Pashman discusses the art of the potluck and how if you tell guests what to bring, it is no longer a potluck — there has to be a certain degree of risk, hence the word “luck.” His deadpan humor mixed with insightful thoughts and observations about all things food is thoroughly entertaining. You will find yourself saying, “Hmm, I never thought about it that way.”

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Dining News The Cottage wins big at shrIMP FESTIVAl

The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room won the People’s Choice Award for Best Shrimp Recipe at the 23rd annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival in October. The Old Town Bluffton restaurant’s shrimp salad beat out recipes from 15 other local eateries to take top place. The Cottage also won second place in the festival’s prestigious Silver Cup awards. The Cottage serves breakfast, lunch, Sunday brunch, tea, Thursday tapas and weekend dinner and is located at 38 Calhoun St. For more information, call 843757-0508 or go to thecottagebluffton.com.

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Skull Creek Dockside opens Nov. 1

The former space of the Chart House Restaurant will see new life as the fully renovated Skull Creek Dockside, the latest venture from the SERG Group. Featuring an expansive outdoor patio bar, second-story private event space and playground for children, Skull Creek Dockside is located next to Skull Creek Boathouse, with the are between the two restaurants serving as outdoor family entertainment space. For more information, visit docksidehhi.com.

Andes Rotisserie to open

Offering a unique menu of globally inspired dishes, Andes Rotisserie will open in November at 7 Johnston Way in Old Town Bluffton. Dishes like Andean Chicken and Ancient Italian Pig Roast, inspired by European food truck fare, reflect owner Andrew Fishkind’s travels around the world. While full dine-in dinners won’t begin until later this year, the restaurant will launch with lunch and dinner pick-up services. For more information, visit andesrotisserie.com. »

EAT YOURWORDS Host Cathy Erway is the author of “Showdown Comfort Food” and food blogger at Randwiches, about random sandwiches. She interviews food writers and cookbook authors, and listening in will make you want to go out and buy more cookbooks, no matter how extensive your home collection. Erway is an engaging host with just the right sense of humor and she brings out the best in her guests.

SHUCK IT! Hosted by Jesse Blanco, creator and host of TV’s “Eat It and Like It,” this podcast launched at the end of September. Each episode digs into popular topics that surround food in the South and will bring listeners one step closer to the people and places that bring them their favorite foods. M November 2017 193

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Remodeled Blue Heron Pub opens for business

The Sea Pines Country Club unveiled the newly remodeled Blue Heron Pub and Grille at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. The 6,250-square-foot casual restaurant, offering a Lowcountry-inspired menu, features a modern design with marsh views. The renovation is a part of the ongoing $2.7 million commitment to refresh the clubhouse at Sea Pines Country Club.

Robbie Ames is the general manager and chief operating officer of the Sea Pines Country Club.

SouthBound Taphouse to open at SAV Local Savannah brewery SouthBound Brewing Co. will soon open a taphouse inside the Savannah-Hilton Head Island International Airport just outside security. The taphouse will not only offer a place to grab a cold local beer before a flight, it will also offer a full menu as well as pool tables. Southbound Brewing Co. opened in 2013 and offers a full suite of craft beers brewed in Savannah. Launched in partnership with HMSHost, this represents the brewery’s first restaurant venture following new laws allowing breweries to sell directly to consumers in Georgia. For more information, visit southboundbrewingco.com.

Beaufort hosts inaugural food truck festival One of the hottest culinary trends parked itself north of the Broad for the inaugural Food Truck Festival this past month.

The surprising popularity of the event led to a few long lines, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for some of our area’s most popular trucks including Murican Border, Time to Eat, Lowcountry Lobstaaah and Chazito’s Latin Cuisine. Proceeds from the event benefited the Lowcountry Jaycees Camp Hope.

TCL Proposes museum dedicated to Lowcountry cuisine As part of its planned culinary institute, Technical College of the Lowcountry recently proposed a museum dedicated to the Lowcountry’s unique regional food culture, a venture it’s calling the Lowcountry Culinary Arts Interpretive Center.

According to a presentation to Beaufort County Council, the museum would host rotating and permanent exhibits dedicated to area agriculture, cultural foodways and seafood heritage.

In addition, the museum could be used to host cooking classes, chef lectures and more.

Tuna Sashimi is one of the shareable plates on Watusi Cafe’s evening menu.

Watusi adds dinner service WONDERING WHAT TO SERVE FOR DINNER? WONDER NO LONGER, THANKS TO WATUSI CAFÉ.

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ince opening in 2012, Watusi Cafe has earned rave reviews for its breakfast and lunch menus. Now owners Cheryl and Kerri Rieck are betting locals and visitors will come for dinner, too. The sisters have crafted a diverse menu of healthy meals, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. They are staying true to their vision of Watusi as a cozy environment where friends gather to unwind over a glass of wine or hand-crafted cocktail while enjoying a delicious meal.

The new evening menu includes sharable plates at reasonable prices. Saturday brunch also remains popular, with $10 bottomless mimosas. Sit inside or enjoy the warm Lowcountry sunshine on the Watusi patio, outfitted with sun umbrellas, liveplants and fans to create a cool breeze when it’s warm. Bring your pup and order him something special from the pet-friendly menu. The staff will also bring a bowl of fresh water.

Breakfast and lunch are served every day from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Happy hour is from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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HILTON HEAD – North End BELLA ITALIA nG 95 Mathews Dr. (Port Royal Plaza) 843-689-5560, www.bellaitaliahhi.com 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, in-house cut chicken, and more. Pizza and salads are specialties. Large pizzas will feed a family. Delivery available mid-island to the bridge.

COCONUTZ SPORTZ BAR Ga 40 Folly Field Road, Beach & Tennis Resort;843-842-0043 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.

CRAZY CRAB JARVIS CREEK nG Highway 278 (near Mile Marker 1); 843-681-502, www.thecrazycrab.com 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.

GATOR’Z PIZZA G 40 Folly Field Rd. Beach & Tennis Resort; 843-842-0043 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!

IL CARPACCIO nG 200A Museum St. (Across from Walmart)' 843-342-9949 Il Carpaccio serves a wide variety of authentic Italian cuisine, ranging from the highly regarded cuisine of Northern Italy to genuine crispy, thin-crust, Italian-style pizza. Casual, attractive restaurant, with large, attractive bar and a genuine brick oven (imported from Italy) for baking pizza. Attractive new additional dining room perfect for group functions.

MUNCHIES nG 1407 Main Strret, Main Street Village; 843-785-3354 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.

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NEW YORK CITY PIZZA nG 45 Pembroke Dr. (Festival Centre); 843-689-2229 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.

OLD FORT PUB G} 65 Skull Creek Drive; 843-681-2386, OldFortPub.com 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.

REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB nGa 95 Mathews Dr.(Port Royal Plaza) 843-681-4153, www.reilleysnorth.com 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.

RUBY LEE’S NORTH END nG} 46 Old Wild Horse Rd; 843-681-7829, rubylees.com The hotspot for sports, blues and soul food. Ruby Lee’s uses timetested 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.

ALFRED’S RESTAURANT G Plantation Center (Hwy. 278, near Palmetto Dunes) 843-341-3117, www.alfredshiltonhead.com Longtime island chef Alfred Kettering learned to prepare classical European cuisine at the Rhein School of Culinary Arts in Germany and subsequently at 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.

Dinner is served Monday-Saturday, from 5p.m.-“until.”

Reservations recommended.

BIG JIM’S BBQ, BURGERS & PIZZA nG 7 Trent Jones Ln. (Palmetto Dunes) 855-878-1966, palmettodunes.com/big-jims Located inside the Robert Trent Jones Clubhouse, Big Jim’s offers signature Southern dishes, gourmet burgers, grilled pizzas, homemade soups, salads, seafood, steaks and fall-off-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.

BISTRO 17 nG 17-D Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Marina) 843-785-5517, bistro17hhi.com Excellent French bistro-style food in one of the island’s most charming locations. 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

STREET MEET: THE AMERICAN TAVERN nGa Port Royal Plaza, 843-842-2570, streetmeethhi.com “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.

HILTON HEAD – Mid-Island ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT & WINE BAR G 76 Queens Folly Rd. (Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-4999, alexandersrestaurant.com 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.

ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE nG 1 Shelter Cove Ln. (Shelter Cove) 843-785-3030, elasgrille.com 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.

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DINING FISHCAMP ON BROAD CREEK nGa 11 Simmons Road (Adjacent to Broad Creek Marina) 843-842-2267, fishcamphhi.com 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.

FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE G 841 Wlm Hilton Pkwy. (Near entrance to Palmetto Dunes ) 843-842-8200, florasitaliancafe.com 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.

THE FRENCH BAKERY & COURTYARD CAFÉ gn 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 120 843-342-5420, frenchbakeryhiltonhead.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.

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI gn S. Island Square, 843-686-3353, hiltonheadbreakfast.com 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.

JANE BISTRO & BAR nG 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109 (Shelter Cove Towne Centre) 843 686-5696, janehhi.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.

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR & GRILL nGa Shelter Cove Harbour 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com 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.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA nG Shelter Cove Towne Center; 843-785-4200 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.

OLD OYSTER FACTORY Ga 101 Marshland Rd. 843-681-6040, OldOysterFactory.com 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.

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RUAN THAI CUISINE nG 811 Wlm Hilton Pkwy. 843-785-8575, myruanthai.com 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.

SAN MIGUEL’S nG 9 Harbourside Ln. (Shelter Cove Harbour) 843-842-4555, sanmiguels.com 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.

SANTA FE CAFE nG 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-3838; santafecafeofhiltonhead.com 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.

SEA GRASS GRILLE nG 807 Wlm. Hilton Pkwy. (Plantation Center, by Palmetto Dunes) 843-785-9990, seagrassgrille.com 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.

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL nGa 18 Simmons Rd. (Broad Creek Marina) 843-681-3625, upthecreekpubandgrill.com Located on Broad Creek with a great view of the marina, boats & Broad Creek. This popular lowcountry hideaway offers very casual waterfront dining on their decks. Known for smoked wings, the best hush puppies, house specialty buffalo chicken dip, a great beer selection and the best burgers on the Island.

Kids menu available. Dogs are welcome.

HILTON HEAD – South End AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFÉ nG 69 Pope Avenue; 843-785-7700, auntchiladashhi.com 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.

BRITISH OPEN PUB nGa Village at Wexford, Hilton Head; 843-686-6736 thebritishopenpub.com 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. Take-out available.

CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY nG 86 Helmsman Way; 843-842-2016, carolinacrabco.com 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 peeln-eat shrimp, to giant Po Boys, burgers, Maine lobster and crab legs. Pet-friendly outside bar and patio.

BIG BAMBOO nGa 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza 843-686-3443 www.bigbamboocafe.com Where the South Pacific meets the Carolina Coast just steps from the beach, escape to the Big Bamboo Cafe. A longrunning, casual hangout with a local vibe and a menu of burgers, seafood and festive libations. Come for the food, stay for the live entertainment!

CAPTAIN WOODY’S nGa Hilton Head: 6 Target Road (off of Palmetto Bay Rd) (843) 785-2400 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.

CHOWDADDY’S nG 14b Executive Park Rd., Hilton Head (off of Pope Ave); 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com 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.

COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE G 1000 William Hilton Parkway, B-6 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com 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.

CQ’S RESTAURANT nG 140 Lighthouse Road; 843-671-2779, CQsRestaurant.com 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.

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CHARBAR CO. nG 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213 (Park Plaza) 843-785-CHAR (2427) charbar.co 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. You can also find sandwiches, salads and drink specials daily. Charbar is a high end yet simple concept focusing on quality and delivering the best burger to their customers.

CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE G 8 New Orleans Road; 843-785-9277, charliesgreenstar.com 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.

CRANE’S TAVERN STEAKHOUSE & SEAFOOD G 26 New Orleans Rd. (near Sea Pines Circle); 843-341-2333, cranestavern.com A great destination for steak and seafood lovers, where numerous cuts of only USDA Prime grade beef, including its Famous Prime Rib, with an 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 are appreciated.

CRAZY CRAB HARBOUR TOWN nG Harbour Town: In the Sea Pines Resort; 843-363-2722, thecrazycrab.com 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.

DOUGH BOYS PIZZA nG 1 New Orleans Rd. (Shipyard Galleria) 843-686-2697, DoughBoysHHI.com 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.

DARREN CLARKE'S TAVERN nG 8 Executive Park Rd.; 843-341-3002, www.darrenclarkestavern.com 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.

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DELISHEEYO nG 32 Palmetto Bay Road; 843-785-3633, delisheeeyo.com Vegetarian. Delisheeyo owner Blake Wearren set out to create a place for people to escape for lunch. The fruit and veggie smoothies are a quick meal by themselves. Their Buddha Bowls, consisting of steamed grain and healthy toppings of your choice, is a favorite of the regulars.

Delisheeyo’s mission is to provide meals that you can trust, that are real, and healthy.

FISH SEAFOOD & RAW BAR G 1 N Forest Beach Dr. (Coligny Plaza); 843-342-3474, www.gofishhhi.com 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.

FLATBREAD GRILL & BAR nG 2 North Forest Beach Dr. (Beach Market Center); 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi.com 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.

FROSTY FROG CAFE & PIZZA nGa Coligny Plaza; 843-686-FROG (3764), frostyfrog.com 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 gluten-free options & a kids menu.

As Frosty says “Life may not be a party...but we sure act like it.” They offer – NTN TRIVIA. HILTON HEAD DINER gnGa Hwy 278 at Yacht Cove Drive; 843-686-2400, hiltonheaddiner.com 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.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL nGa 70 Pope Avenue, Suite H (BiLo Circle Center); 843-686-5959, hincheys.com 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.

HINOKI RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR nG 37 New Orleans Rd. (Orleans Plaza), 843-785-9800, hinokihhi.com 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.

HOLY TEQUILA nG 33 Office Park Rd, Suite 228 (Park Plaza) 843-681-TACO (8226), holytequila.com 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. The full bar features handcrafted cocktails and over 60 kinds of premium tequilas!

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IT’S GREEK TO ME nGa 11 Lagoon Rd. , 843-842-4033, itsgreektomehhi.com 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.

JUMP & PHIL’S BAR & GRILL nGa 7B Greenwood Dr.; 843-785-9070, jumpandphilshhi.com 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.

KENNY B’S CAJUN/CREOLE SEAFOOD gnG} 70-A Pope Ave. (Circle Center) 843-785-3315 “Creole cuisine with a Lowcountry influence.” Order New Orleans traditions such as jambalaya, red beans and rice, and 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.

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LOCAL PIE nG 55 New Orleans Road; 843-842-PIES, localpie.com 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. Large screen TV’s, a sprawling 800-foot deck with a bar and bike parking. Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome.

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S G 37 New Orleans Road (Orleans Plaza) 843-785-6272, www.michael-anthonys.com 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.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA nG 81 Pope Ave. (Heritage Plaza); 843-842-2227 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.

dren’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.

NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD G 9 Park Lane; 843-686-2920, nickssteakandseafood.com The menu at Nick’s Steak & Seafood emphasizes steaks, seafood and barbecue and offers something for everyone including sandwiches, salads, appetizers, soups, burgers, pasta and a chil-

PALMETTO BAY SUN RISE CAFÉ gn Palmetto Bay Marina; 843-686-3232, palmettobaysunrisecafe.com 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.

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

RED FISH nG 8 Archer Road; 843-686-3388, www.redfishofhiltonhead.com Red Fish specializes in beautifully prepared seafood and steaks. Diners choose from a 1,000-plus bottle selection of wines from around the world 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. Choose from a large selection of wines from around the world to enjoy with their meals or to take home. Private dining room. Ample parking available.

PHILLYS CAFE & DELI n 55 New Orleans Rd.; 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com 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 health-conscious. Dine in or take out.

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR nGa 7D Greenwood Dr. (Reilley’s Plaza); 843-842-4414; reilleyshiltonhead.com 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.

RUBY LEE’S SOUTH END nG} 19 Dunnagan’s Alley; 843-785-7825, rubylees.com 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.

SEA SHACK nG 6 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue); 843-785-2464, seashackhhi.com 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.

SKILLETS CAFÉ & GRILL gnG 1 N. Forest Beach Dr., Unit J, (Coligny Plaza) 843.785.3131, skilletscafe.com 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.

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ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS AT BOMBORAS Ga 5 Lagoon Road; 843-689-2662, ockfishhhi.com Formerly, Bomboras, 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. Rockfish offers 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.

SOUTHERN CONEY gn 70-J Pope Ave. (Circle Center), 843-689-2447 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.

STACK’S PANCAKES & MORE gnG 2 Regency Pkwy. and Hwy. 278; 843-341-3347 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

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SALTY DOG CAFE nG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines.

843-671-7327, saltydog.com 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.

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.

STELLINI G 15 Executive Park (off Pope Avenue, near Sea Pines Circle) 843-785-7006, www.stellinihhi.com Family owned and operated since 1989! Recently renovated, 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.

TWISTED CORK nG 11 Palmetto Bay Road # 102 (next to Staples) 843-802-0510 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.

THE STUDIO G 20 Executive Park Road; 843-785-6000, studiodining.com 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.

THAI OCEAN nG 2 N. Forest Beach Dr., (Beach Market Plaza); 843-715-8956 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.

TRUFFLES nG Sea Pines Center; 843-671-6136, trufflescafe.com 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.

WATUSI CAFE & MARKETPLACE gnG 71 Pope Avenue 843-686-5200, IslandWatusi.com 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.

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AGAVE SIDE BAR nG 13 State of Mind St. 843-757-9190 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.

AMIGOS, BLUFFTON nG 133 Belfair Town Village; 843-815-8226 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 2015.

BRITISH OPEN PUB nGa Sheridan Park; 843-815-6736, www.britishopenpub.net 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.

CAPTAIN WOODY’S nGa 17 State of Mind St. (in the Calhoun Street Promenade); 843-757-6222 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.

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DINING CHOWDADDY’S nG 15 Towne Fr. Belfarir Towne Village; 843-757-CHOW(2469), chowdaddys.com 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.

CINCO MEXICAN GRILL nG 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3D (Berkeley Place)843-815-2233, cincomexgrill.com 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.

CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO AND LOUNGE nG 1533 Fording Island Rd. (Moss Creek Village), 843-837-3336, claudebistro.com 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 Continental/French cuisine.

EL NUEVO VALLARTA nG 16 Kitties Landing Road ; 843-706-9338, elnuevovallartabluffton.com 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.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL nGa 104 Buckwalter Place; 843-836-5959 www.hincheys.com 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.

FARM BLUFFTON nG 1301 May River Road, 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com 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.

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI gn Sheridan Park, Bluffton; 843-815-5300 www.hiltonheadbreakfast.com 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.

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LOCAL PIE nG Promanade 843-837-PIES (7437), www.localpie.com 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.

THE PEARL KITCHEN + BAR nG 55 Calhoun Street; 843-757-5511 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.

THE ORIGINAL 46 GASTROPUB G 68 Bluffton Rd.; 843-757-4646 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.

RED FISH nG 832 Bruin Rd.; 843-837-3388; redfishofbluffton.com 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.

TRUFFLES nG Belfair Towne Village; 843-815-5551, www.trufflescafe.com 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.

TWISTED EUROPEAN BAKERY gn 1253 May River Road; 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com 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.

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LAST CALL

Photo by Mike Ritterbeck

The real luxury is having time

Marc Frey

mfrey@freymedia.com

LETS MAKE SOME TIME FOR TIME.

Imagine, if you will, that you are reaching the end of the road. It’s time to prepare to say farewell to your life on this planet. If someone asked what you would change if you could do it all over again, what would your answer be?

In all likelihood, you wouldn’t wish you had bought a bigger house, added one more car to your collection, or anything like that. Most people probably would answer, “I wished I found more time to talk to my children, spent more fun nights with my friends, took one more trip to Italy, read the book I bought a few years back.” In other words: We’d all want more time.

Time to discover ourselves, time to discover new places, or time to simply cherish the people who we appreciate.

In a world in which we are constantly overwhelmed with news, trying to keep up with technology (sometimes updating smartphones, computer software and apps feels like a fulltime job), and working long hours to make it through college or provide for our families, time is the one commodity that becomes more precious than any other.

There are any number of industries that are taking full advantage of our feeling of continually being time-starved. Think of the typical American stereotypes — which you will not necessarily find in other cultures — like drive-through everything, pizza deliveries, pre-washed salads, TV dinners, the list goes on. One would think with all the time we have saved, we would get to do more of the things that really matter. But because these time-savers cost more money, we must work harder to afford them, and because of the fast food we gulp down, we need to spend extra time to exercise — ever notice how fast food commercials compete for your attention next to the diet system ad spots?

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And so, the vicious cycle continues and keeps us in the firm grip of corporate America, which very much enjoys the treadmill that time-deprived consumers find themselves on.

I’ll give you an example to make my point that saving is worth a premium. Frozen orange juice costs less than the bottled kind, but it takes more time to prepare. When is the last time you bought frozen orange juice?

Remember the time when we needed a scissor and a few seconds to open a carton of orange juice? It got replaced by instant plastic caps, and up went the price. And we gladly pay for it.

Our own inner clocks and sense of time have changed. Make a point to watch the original version of “Ocean’s 11,” filmed in 1960, and then watch the 2001 version immediately thereafter. You will find yourself yawning through the original despite its star-studded cast, waiting for the action to finally heat up.

In only five decades, our patience level has dropped dramatically. Everything has to happen faster and faster and faster. Instant coffee, instant dating, instant credit approval, instant divorce. Where will it end? Only the future will tell. M

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