Hilton Head Monthly November 2015

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LUXE LIFE FALL IN LOVE WITH THE LOWCOUNTRY

TASTE OF THE SEASON

LOCAL CHEFS SHARE INSPIRATION BEHIND HOLIDAY RECIPES

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LOWCOUNTRY LUXE It’s not about impressing the neighbors. It’s not about dropping an obscene amount of cash. It’s about sophistication, style and elegance.

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A luxury car with 616 horses under the hood, a $17,000 smart watch and a 57-foot catamaran with leather sofas.

This is how the other half lives.

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BEST MONEY CAN’T BUY For many, enjoying the Lowcountry with family and friends is the ultimate luxury. Best of all, it’s free!

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Luxury homes in our area are that, of course, and much, much more. See why the high-end homes of the Lowcountry take a back seat to none.

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WANT TO INDULGE? Class up your next meal with this Caviar Salmon with Fennel Dijon Cream recipe.

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Trunk Show with Travis Folk- New World Cartography Maps November 5th, 10am – 6pm

J BANKS RETAIL UPCOMING EVENTS:

Holiday Mingle & Jingle Open House November 19th, 5pm-7pm

For more information please visit jbanksdesign.com/Retail_Events

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FEATURES 20 n PETE DYE HONORED

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Legendary golf course architect returns for a special ceremony

22 n COMMUNITY VISION New study demonstrates positive impact of local performing arts centers

26 n POSITIVE IMPACT Veterans group offers support, fellowship for service members

30 n HOW TO SUCCEED

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Hilton Head Institute digs deeper into the topic of education

56 n BUILDING BUSINESS The Town of Hilton Head is celebrating entrepreneurship

58 n RETIRING IN PARADISE The Lowcountry is the perfect place to spend your golden years

76 n LOCAL SHOPPING GUIDE Find the perfect holiday gift for your signi cant other at a local shop

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84 n SUPER SCULPTURES Public Art Exhibition returns to Honey Horn with 19 outdoor pieces

96 n TOSSING AND TURNING? Sleep disorders can have an impact on your overall health

157 n THE FUNGUS AMONG US Hilton Head snowbird hosting seminar on shiitake mushrooms

184 n SUBLIME TRIBUTE BAND

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The Bad sh mantra is to deliver good vibes and create a memorable concert

IN EVERY ISSUE 12 n AT THE HELM 14 n NEWS 18 n OPINION 18 n ONLINE 20 n VIBE 32 n WHERE IN THE WORLD? 36 n BUSINESS 50 n ON THE MOVE 76 n SHOPPING 79 n FASHION 80 n BRIDAL 84 n ART 94 n HEALTH 100 n HOME 128 n REAL ESTATE 157 n ENVIRONMENT 158 n CALENDAR 180 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 184 n MUSIC 192 n WHAT’S COOKING 196 n DINING 208 n LAST CALL

188 n TASTE OF THE SEASON Lowcountry chefs share culinary inspiration leading up to event

193 n HOLIDAY WINE PAIRINGS A rose, a red and a white to enjoy with turkey and all the xin’s

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CELEBRATING THREE DECADES OF CONNECTING THE LOWCOUNTRY

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Lowcountry steeped in luxury

LORI GOODRIDGE-CRIBB lori@hiltonheadmonthly.com

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uxury is a word that gets thrown around a lot. People use it to describe everything from expensive jewelry to free time spent with family. What does luxury mean to you?

Does it conjure up images of the unattainable: private jets, hotel suites or something as brazen as a Bentley? Is it long walks on the beach or a glass of wine while watching the sunset?

Whatever your definition the Lowcountry is steeped in it.

If somebody handed you $5 million right now, there are 20 homes for sale on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton you still couldn’t afford. Walk around any of the island’s marinas and count the number of extravagant yachts you stumble across. You will quickly run out of fingers One of the many times President Bill Clinton vacationed here, The Associated Press described Hilton Head as “a playground for the rich and famous.” I think that’s a fair assessment. You can’t throw a

rock around here without hitting a former CEO of a major corporation. When Sun City decided to built its first development on the East Coast, it was named “Sun City Hilton Head” instead of “Sun City South Carolina” because research showed the island’s brand recognition was more desirable than the state’s.

For me, luxury is most notable inside the area’s many high-end plantations. I’ll never forget my introduction to one of them.

At the time, Tommy Baysden was behind the marketing of many local plantations. He called me up and said he wanted to show me a concept for a new plantation, calling it “the ultimate in luxury.”

So one cold February morning, I boarded a Hinckley boat at Harbour Town and headed to an uninhabited island on the other side of the lighthouse.

We jumped off the boat, jumped into a Jeep and drove through a centuries-old maritime forest to a small house. Inside, gentlemen there showed me an ambitious plan for this new plantation.

“Are you kidding me? Is this even possible?” I asked. Over the next few years, I watched it all come to life with the creation of Palmetto Bluff. Tommy was right.

This issue is dedicated to luxury in its many forms. To me, my home is the most luxurious place in the world. My back deck offers an incredible view with gorgeous sunsets. Great neighbors and friends are another great luxury.

I also have the luxury of waking up each day and making a short drive to work for this magazine. We try to capture the essence of this magnificent place and the wonderful people that call it home in each issue. Enjoy the good life! M

ABOUT THE COVER: The Hilton Head Island cover features J Banks founder Joni Vanderslice with Taste of the Season chefs Chris Johnson of Michael Anthony’s and Chaun Bescos of Red Fish. The image was captured by Mark Staff. The Bluffton cover features artist James Tyler and his sculpture Brickhead Orisha. The image was taken

by Lloyd Wainscott.

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NEWS

IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON OFFICIALLY COMING TO HILTON HEAD After much debate, the Ironman 70.3 triathlon is officially coming to Hilton Head Island.

The first of five annual triathlons is set for October 2016. The event is half the length of a full 140.6-mile Ironman event. It will include a 1.2-mile ocean swim near Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa in Palmetto Dunes, a 56-mile bike ride along U.S. 278 through Bluffton and back and a 13.1-mile run to finish at Shelter

Cove Community Park. Registration for the race is expected to open later this year. The triathlon was in doubt when Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner raised concerns about public safety and the inconvenience that will come with road closures. The event is expected to draw thousands of competitors and spectators to the island, injecting up to $10 million into the local economy.

DETAILS RELEASED FOR NEW COLIGNY PARK

BEAR CREEK, DOLPHIN HEAD GOLF COURSES SOLD Brown Golf Management added its first Hilton Head Island golf course to its rapidly expanding portfolio recently, purchasing Dolphin Head Golf Course. The once-private club course designed by Gary Player will now allow limited public play. Brown Golf already owns several Bluffton golf courses — Rose Hill, Island West, Pinecrest, Eagle’s Pointe and Crescent Pointe.

Another private Hilton Head Island golf course, Bear Creek, was also recently sold to Advance Golf Corp., a company based in Dallas. The once members-only club is now also allowing public play.

BLUFFTON CLOSE TO PARK SMOKING BAN In 2007, Beaufort County forced smokers to take it outside. Now, the town of Bluffton is just one step away from passing a smoking ban near the playground equipment at Dubois Park. Town Council gave preliminary approval for the ban in October. The

code change is pending a final vote this month.

If passed, smoking will be banned within a 50-foot radius of the playground equipment designed for children. Smoking bans on other current and future Bluffton parks will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Town of Hilton Head Island recently released designs for Coligny Park, a new playground and park planned for the south end of the island. The park will be located near the Comfort Inn, stretching from Nassau Street to a planned extension of Lagoon Road. The park will include a playground featuring a replica of Capt. William Hilton’s 1663 ship that spotted “Hilton’s Headland.”

The play ship will include slides, a crow’s nest, play cannons and ladders. The park will include swings, restroom facilities, exercise stations

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and walking trails. The park will also be the new home of the popular children’s museum, The Sandbox. Construction is expected to begin in 2016.

SEA TURTLE MARKETPLACE DETAILS RELEASED As Hilton Head Island’s dilapidated Pineland Station shopping center comes down, new details are being released for its replacement, a new shopping mall called Sea Turtle Marketplace. Original plans for a gas station at the center of the shopping center have been scrapped. New plans unanimously approved by the town’s Design Review Board call for seven new buildings, new paths to U.S. 278 and a new parking lot. The project, expected to cost between

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$20 million and $30 million, seeks final approval from the review board later this year. If approved, construction is expected to start in early 2016.

HHI AIRPORT RECEIVES $13 MILLION GRANT The Federal Aviation Administration recently awarded a $13 million grant to Hilton Head Island Airport to relocate a taxiway, trim trees and make safety improvements. The upgrades are required for the airport to keep

its classific tion to accommodate larger and faster planes. The projects are expected to be completed in 2016. The grant will not be used to extend the airport’s runway from 4,300 to 5,000 square feet. That project is expected to start in 2016.

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NEWS

FURNISHINGS RETAILER IKEA COMING TO JACKSONVILLE Popular Swedish home furnishings retailer IKEA plans to open a Jacksonville location in fall 2017. The store will feature nearly 10,000 exclusively designed items, 50 inspirational room settings, three model home interiors, a supervised children’s play area, and a 350-seat restaurant

serving Swedish specialties such as meatballs with lingonberries and salmon plates, as well as American dishes. Located 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville, it will be about a 2.5-hour drive for Bluffton and Hilton Head Island residents. Currently, the closest IKEA is a 4.5-hour drive to Charlotte.

BLUFFTON OFFICIALS MULL CHANGES TO BRING MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING The town of Bluffton is considering changes to development rules that would result in bringing the rapidly growing town more affordable housing. A draft of changes to the Unifie Development Ordinance was recently released. The change would encourage developers to build more affordable houses in a responsible way.

In exchange for building new housing developments with the same materials used in “market-rate” units, builders would be allowed to place homes on smaller lots than currently allowed of “market-rate” homes. Changes to the UDO will be discussed further by Town Council during a workshop in January.

SMART911 NOW AVAILABLE IN BEAUFORT COUNTY

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COTTAGES PROPOSED FOR OLD TOWN BLUFFTON Bluffton real estate investor Eugene Marks recently proposed developing six residential cottages and six mixed-use buildings on a three-acre lot he owns in the Stock Farm development in Old Town Bluffton. The cottages would be similar to the buildings located throughout Old Town, with metal roofs and wooden porches, and would range in size from 900 to 2,800

square feet. The first phase of Marks’ plan is for twobedroom cottages available as short-term rentals.

The second phase would be a two-story mixed-use building of offices café and retailers on the first floo with apartments above.

Marks hopes to gain the support of Bluffton’s Historic Preservation Commission and break ground in January.

SOUTH CAROLINA BEACHES SEVERELY ERODED BY HURRICANE From North Myrtle Beach to Edisto Beach, beaches and dunes lost important sand volume as a result of the Hurricane Joaquin's large destructive waves, strong onshore winds, and storm surge. The storm coincided with “king tides” that exacerbated the intensity of the storm impacts. The erosion has damaged vital beach infrastructure and resulted in the loss of

hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand along the South Carolina coast. Unprecedented rainfall, combined with the king tides, caused severe coastal flooding and further damage.

South Carolina's beach communities are economic, environmental, and recreational engines for tourism. The coast generates over 35 percent of the state's gross domestic product.

OPRAH'S STEDMAN BRINGS HEALTH TOUR TO BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS Stedman Graham, longtime partner of television personality Oprah Winfrey, recently made appearances at four local high schools. The selfhelp author and public speaker spoke to stu-

dents at Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort and Battery Creek high schools. The stops were part of Graham's Live Sonima Tour were focused on health and unlocking potential.

What if there is a fi e, a medical emergency, or a child goes missing? When you dial 911, you’re panicked and even the simplest of details like an address or medical notes can be hard to remember.

Beaufort County and Hilton Head Island officials recently announced that there is a free new service in place to provide this information to dispatchers as soon as a 911 call is placed. Smart911 is a national service that allows citizens to create a free Safety Profile for their household that includes any information they want first responders to have in the event of an emergency.

If that citizen needs to dial 911, their Safety Profile will immediately display on the dispatch center’s screen, saving seconds and even minutes in response to the emergency.

The emergency notific tion service allows you to opt-in to receive alerts from your community through a variety of communication channels including voice, text or email.

For more information, visit www.smart911.com.

CORRECTION ✔ An article in the October issue incorrectly identified the first name of Julie Wade’s husband, Dr. Andrew Wade.

We regret the error.

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SOME GUN CONTROL WOULD NOT HURT "Would making guns illegal in America eliminate our American mass-murder horror? Has making marijuana illegal for most of the country eliminated the use of pot? Has making cocaine and heroin illegal eliminated the use of these drugs in our country?

Prostitution is illegal in most of America. But is there still prostitution in America? If we made cigarettes and alcohol illegal, would this eliminate their usage in America?

Murder is illegal in America, but it happens about 40 times a day in our country. Stealing is illegal, but how much shoplifting goes on in Walmart every single day?

Making anything illegal does not stop the activity. It's none of my business if people want

to own guns. It's my business if they want to walk into a school or my house armed and intending to kill. I am a Second Amendment guy. I own some guns. I never want to point one at somebody unless my family, innocent people or I were in danger.

Some gun control would not hurt our nation. We monitor a lot of things in this country, and a few checks and balances on guns would not end the world. For example, we could live with a two-week or even a 30-day waiting period on buying a firearm. Everyone should fill out paperwork when buying a gun. Showing a governmentissued ID and allowing time for a proper background check would not hurt anybody."

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• Tim Wood: Great read by Justin Jarrett about Hilton Head's Ryan Kelly, who has battled cancer and is still fighting to achieve his dream. Just saw him in spring training in March. Had no idea.

• Jim Kennedy: Thyroid cancer is an uncommon type of cancer. Most people who have it do very well, because the cancer is usually found early and the treatments work well. Ryan is a great example of how the disease can be overcome. The key is catching it early. If you have a lump on your neck, have a doctor check it out.

CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT Dean Rowland has been writing since he was a kid.

He majored in journalism at Ohio University, vagabonded throughout Europe for a year after graduating early, and then moved on to his career at small and mid-sized newspapers before landing at one of the biggest newspapers in the country in Newark, New Jersey, as a writer and editor. Now he lives where he wants to live and still does what he wants to do — write.

“Be the change you want to see” is Becca Edwards’ (bewellbecreative.com) mantra. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Washington and Lee University and her master of fine arts degree in writing from SCAD. Passionate about having a positive impact of people’s health, she is also a certified yoga instructor, barre instructor, birth doula, holistic health coach and Master Gardener. Much of her writing focuses on wellness.

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Browlifts offer many benefits We focus a lot of attention on the eyes, and so we should! They give us sight and we are told to ‘look someone in the eye’ when speaking. All of us make presumptions about the changes that we can expect from these procedures, and sometimes we forget about the brow or forehead.

My usual approach to a patient seeking facial cosmetic consultation is to ask, “What bothers you about your face?” Many patients say, “It’s just this!” And at the same time, the patient pulls the facial skin up and back, mimicking a facelift. “But what is your concern?” “Just this!” This is often a circular conversation. If the concern is loose skin in the mid or lower face, a facelift is perfect.

But if the concern is loose or drooping skin in the upper face (above the eyes), then a browlift is probably more appropriate. This can be done at the time of a facelift, or separately. Browlift can also have some other benefits as well. The frown lines above the nose are softened, as are the horizontal forehead creases. The eyebrows are elevated away from the eyes as well. The browlift can be a great compliment to a facelift and/or blepharoplasty.

We have seen many patients who have undergone blepharoplasty several years ago and feel they need the procedure repeated. Many of these folks would be better served by a browlift, which has a side benefit of mild tightening of the upper eyelids.

Browlift can be done as an ‘open’ technique. This is the most traditional, and the only method used by the majority of plastic surgeons. With the open technique, a coronal incision is made at the top of the scalp and the soft tissue of the forehead is loosened and advanced to the top of the scalp. The redundant skin is removed, in much the same strategy as a facelift. A newer variation involves the assistance of a surgical endoscope. Much shorter incisions are made behind the hairline and the same tissue is elevated under endoscopic visualization.

Skin is advanced upwards, similarly to an open technique, then held in place using buried stitches. There is much less pain, due to the shorter incision length. The external

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David S. Reid IV, MD scar is less, so the procedure is applicable to more people, including men, and balding men. Since the incisions are less, the swelling can go away faster, so the downtime is usually less.

The endoscopic assisted browlift is a great procedure. You will see more and more of the plastic surgeons adopt this procedure in our area. We have the technology and the experience, so if this sounds like a benefit to you, please come see us!

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Long Cove honors Pete Dye

BY JOHN HUDZINSKI | PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

LEGENDARY GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT RETURNED TO THE ISLAND FOR A SPECIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY “ Genius” isn’t a term you hear too often on the golf course, but one legend in the field certainly deserves that honor.

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raditional bagpipes rang out as members of Long Cove Club on Hilton Head Island gathered near the 18th green of the private championship course last month for a dedication ceremony honoring worldrenown golf course architects Pete and Alice Dye. The Dyes were honored for the impact they have had on golf and golf course architecture and were

recognized for their creation of Long Cove Club’s nationally acclaimed golf course.

The dedication ceremony included remarks by Bobby Weed, golf course architect and former construction crew chief for the Long Cove Club course project in 1980, and David Ames, one of the founders of Long Cove Club. They spoke of the Dyes’ comprehensive work in golf course

design and, in particular, complimented them on their “spectacular design” of the Long Cove Club golf course.

Each used the term “genius” to describe Pete Dye on his golf design accomplishments, particularly at Long Cove, which is more than 30 years old.

The ceremony highlight was the unveiling of the Dyes’ plaque and the dedication of the “Pete Dye Clock,” a newly installed signature tower clock.

The Dyes’ plaque is a sculpture relief bronze plaque commissioned in the Dyes’ likeness. It

is positioned at the base of the clock, which is surrounded by several other bronze plaques with quotes by noted golf writers, course architects and top players on the excellence of the Dyes’ design of the Long Cove Golf Course.

Pete and Alice Dye, both of whom are in their 80s, are considered to be among the most influential golf course architects in the world. Among the many outstanding golf courses they have designed are the championship courses at Whistling Straits, Crooked Stick, TPC Sawgrass, The

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Golf Club, Harbour Town Golf Links and the Ocean Course at Kiawah.

On Oct. 9, more than 150 members of Long Cove Club paid tribute to Pete and Alice Dye for their creation of the nationally acclaimed golf course, and also their tireless love and dedication to the game itself.

The golf course at Long Cove Club received national recognition almost from its inception.

It has collected its share of accolades, hosted numerous highly regarded amateur tournaments, and been universally viewed as one of Pete Dye’s best designs (notably, with significant input from Alice).

Pete Dye , months from his 90th birthday, set out to tour the course one more time with Long Cove head professional Bob Patton, with an eye on what the club might do to make it just a little better.

“So the process continues,” Patton said at the event.

Three years after the course opened, Golf Digest already had Long Cove ranked among the nation’s 20 best. More than three decades later, it’s still 139th on the magazine’s latest ranking.

“Everybody talks about Pete Dye’s genius. I say Pete Dye is a genius even for non-golfers like me,” said David Ames, one of Long Cove’s founding partners.

Long Cove’s original layout had already been largely carved out by Arnold Palmer’s design team for a project that stymied during the late 1970s economic troubled times.

The project sat for a halfdozen years before Ames, Joe Webster and Wes Wilhelm acquired the land. They brought in Pete Dye, who said the landscape was perfect for a golf course.

At the time, Dye was putting finishing touches on TPC Sawgrass, where he developed a unique layout full of railroad ties and an island green.

Long Cove also was blessed by a young construction crew featuring several who went on to become today’s top architectural names. Bobby Weed was project manager and stayed on to become Long Cove’s firs superintendent until the PGA Tour hired him away to design TPC courses.

“We were all very passionate about the game,” Weed recalled. “We probably had the most low-handicappers of all time on any crew, building this golf course.”

Their skills with construction equipment were debatable.

“Everybody talks about what great fairways are here, what great shaping,” Weed said. “It wasn’t great shaping. It was because nobody could run a bulldozer in a straight line.”

Alice Dye’s fingerprints are ingrained on Long Cove. A member of the 1970 Curtis Cup team and twice a U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur champion, she was a strong advocate for making sure everyday players could run the ball onto the greens.

“It’s a great event and nice to be honored,” Pete Dye said after the ceremony. “The course looks to be in great shape. I’m glad to be here.”

Dye’s handiwork can be found all over Hilton Head these days. The iconic Harbour Town preceded Long Cove; and Colleton River Plantation, Heron Point and Hampton Hall are more recent additions.

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NEW STUDY DEMONSTRATES POSITIVE

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recent study undertaken for Community Vision Hilton Head Inc., a local volunteer organization proposing development of a worldclass local performing arts center on Hilton Head Island, has found that such facilities are having a positive economic impact on similar communities across the United States.

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by Boeing PGA Tour golf tournament, the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d'Elegance, and other South Carolina events.

Walt Graver, the founder of Community Vision, said the research was commissioned to provide data for the Town of Hilton Head Island's Arts & Cultural Strategic Planning Committee. The research was collected from seven performing arts venues in non-metropolitan areas with similar characteristics to Hilton Head. These included nationally recognized resort areas such as Aspen and Vail, Colorado; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Lenox, Massachusetts, home of the legendary Tanglewood Music Center.

Community leaders in Greenville were also interviewed about the city’s Peace Center performing arts facility.

The study showed that all seven venues produced major economic impacts for their communities, which was defined as "value added" to the community, whether that be an influx of revenue from tourists or by successful education and training programs. Another common denomina-

tor was that all have strong public/private support, which includes local resident participation.

In addition, based on its size and type, a multi-purpose indoor/outdoor facility that includes a 1,500-seat indoor venue and an outdoor amphitheatre that will accommodate 5,000, the Community Visionproposed Hilton Head complex compares favorably to all seven venues studied in terms of patronage, potential economic impact and job creation.

The smallest of the venues analyzed has an annual economic impact of $25 million, while the largest generates $200 million. The average is just over $76 million.

Hilton Head’s proposed venue would offer events year-round, catering to a combined tourist/resident audience during the peak summer months, and then focusing on activities that will be of greater interest to local residents during "off-season" months.

The new research appears to validate Community Vision's earlier assertions that such a local facility could be operated efficiently not only because a large percentage of its staff would consist of volunteers but also due to Internet technology marketing and ticketing efficie cies that have become widely available in recent years. Five of the studied venues report more than 50 percent of their

Hilton Head’s proposed venue would offer events year-round, catering to a combined tourist/resident audience during the peak summer months, and then focusing on activities that will be of greater interest to local residents during "off-season" months.

staffing comes from volunteers.

Dan Castro, vice president of Community Vision, said "these fin ings effectively rebut skeptics who have claimed Hilton Head cannot support a performing arts center, and who insist such a facility would likely become an expensive boondoggle rather than a genuine economic driver."

According to Paul Gibson, the organization's treasurer, "the findings clearly show that in every case by having a local performing arts center a positive economic impact results; and it also helps set the destination apart from regional competitors in terms of perceived quality of life."

The 2015 study supports a 2013 market research report Community Vision commissioned from Region Transactions Concepts, which had projected a performing arts pavilion on Hilton Head with the scope Community Vision has recommended would have an economic impact of $78 million to $111 million a year for each of its first five years.

Moreover, Graver affirms the proposed facility will also offer a very significan additional benefit "The fact is, that without a thriving arts and cultural scene," he said, "Hilton Head Island will never reach its full potential in attracting visitors who are looking for more than just good weather, beautiful beaches and golf.”

“By having a truly world-class performing arts venue, Hilton Head Island's reputation as a ‘preferred’ destination for travelers of all ages will be enhanced,” he added. Such a venue would not only broaden the economic diversific tion of the island, but with appropriate programming it will also attract a clientele with a higher demographic profile — one that has greater appeal to area hoteliers, restaurant operators and realtors.

Castro strongly believes a new performing arts venues will provide a number of high-quality jobs and additional tax and fee revenues for both the town and Beaufort County.

"So, when you look objectively at the facts reported in our two separate studies, it's hard to make a reasonable argument against the proposed venue," said Castro.

To receive a copy of Community Vision’s Impact Study, email Castro at DanCastro58@gmail.com. M

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VETERANS GROUP OFFERS SUPPORT, FELLOWSHIP FOR SERVICE MEMBERS

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Pictured from left are the following Hilton Head Chapter of MOAA officers directors and their spouses: Robert Holben, Mike Danoff, Jayne Danoff, David Pustilnik, Jean Pustilnik, Edwin Tankins, Richard I. Wiles, Maureen Glass, Gerald E. Glass, John Cully and Mary Lou Fehrman.

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Since 1929, the national Military Officers Association of America was founded in Los Angeles, California, has advocated for both active service members and veterans. The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the MOAA, which formed in 1982, takes that mission to heart with its strong commitment to community service and veteran care.

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he chapter, which boasts more than 200 members and also supports a ladies auxiliary, meets regularly and hosts a number of events and celebrations for veterans. The group has an extensive roster of annual projects and activities that includes placing flags at veterans’ graves in Six Oaks Cemetery, manning a hospitality tent for active-duty personnel at the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing golf tournament, and supporting Lt. Dan Week and the Healing Heroes Banquet.

The chapter also awards Junior ROTC scholarships, offers financial support for the Fisher House Foundation, supports Operation R&R, provides judges for area science fair programs, and is part of a coalition of local military service organizations that coordinates Hilton Head Island's annual Veterans Day ceremonies.

It's a lot of work, but it's all part of giving back, said

Dr. Mike Danoff, the Hilton Head chapter’s president.

“My favorite thing about my military service and my involvement with the Hilton Head Area Chapter of the MOAA is having the opportunity to give back to my country that has given me so much,” he said.

Under Danoff's leadership, the chapter has had a rather specific focus: advocating for active-duty and veteran servicemen and women who are not having their medical needs met. As a physician, the issue is near and dear to Danoff, who says the country's leadership can do much better — particularly when it comes to treatment for disorders like PTSD that affect the service members’ ability to reintegrate to civilian life.

“We try to focus on veterans — whether they're active-duty, discharged or retired — who have medical issues that are not being addressed

in a timely fashion,” he said. “Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is one issue that's particularly important to me.

As a physician, I have learned that our country can do better in terms of recognizing this disorder among service members and expediting their care.

Adequate and timely treatment is so badly needed because PTSD compromises veterans' ability to function normally in our society.”

Danoff won't stop until he gets results — and he's taken the issue all the way to Washington, D.C. “I have gone to Washington's national headquarters to address this issue with a lot of our veteran service organizations to educate them about how we can recognize and treat the complex disorder that is PTSD,” said Danoff. “That's one of our areas of focus because it's so important.”

For more information on the Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, call Danoff at 843-681-7090, email danoffmd@gmail.com or visit www.hhimoaa.org.

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Local MOAA, American Legion chapters hosting Veterans Day luncheon The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and American Legion Post 49 will host a fellowship luncheon immediately following the annual Veterans Day ceremony held at the Shelter Cove Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Community Park.

“The members and auxiliary members of each organization will combine for this luncheon so that we can continue to enjoy the camaraderie of prior military service,” said Mike Danoff, president of the Hilton Head Area Chapter of the MOAA. The Veterans Day ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will honor veterans with various speakers and tributes.

The luncheon will be held at noon at Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Roof Top Bar, located at 38 Shelter Cove Lane.

The menu features a choice of entree — meatloaf, roast turkey, grilled chicken Caesar salad or cavatappi with seafood — and includes a garden salad and choice of chocolate-banana bread pudding or carrot cake for dessert. Event tickets are all-inclusive and are $18 a person.

“This is our first luncheon event following the annual Veterans Day program,” Danoff said. “If, this year, we find that there's overwhelming interest by the public, next year we might consider hosting a luncheon at a facility that can accommodate larger groups.”

For more information, call Danoff at 843-681-7090 or email danoffmd@gmail. com. M

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In addition to the screening, attendees — members of the Hilton Head Institute and their guests — engaged in a thoughtprovoking conversation about education with the movie’s executive producer Ted Dintersmith, a successful venture capitalist who is now focused on the future of edu-

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Tony Wagner, co-author of “Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era,” will be continuing the critical conversation about America’s education system at Hilton Head Institute’s “Summit on Education” on Nov. 20. Wagner, who currently serves as an expert In residence at Harvard University’s new Innovation Lab, will engage some of the country’s top minds in a thought-provoking day of dialogue and “courageous conversations” about one of today’s most important topics. For information about the Hilton Head Institute and to join the conversation, visit www.hiltonheadinstitute.org.

cation and who is supporting initiatives to improve the life prospects of youth worldwide.

The documentary examines the many problems of the U.S. education system, which was designed in the 19th century and, according to Dintersmith, doesn’t prepare students today for life in the 21st century. In his documentary, Dintersmith presented alternatives to our nation’s current system and sparked an important dialogue about the future of education not only in the U.S., but on Hilton Head Island.

His book, “Most Likely to Succeed: Preparing Our Kids for the Innovation Era,” co-authored by Tony Wagner, was released in August and has been widely praised.

Wagner will head to Hilton Head on Nov. 20 to lead a first-ever “Summit on Education” created by the Hilton Head Institute, which will dig deeper into some of the critical issues facing America’s education system today. The summit will continue to explore the future of education in the U.S. and discuss what is wrong with our current system — a system where more than half of recent college graduates are unemployed or underemployed — and how to reawaken a love of learning in students today.

Hilton Head Monthly recently caught up with Dintersmith to talk about the film and the state of schools today: Question: What sparked your interest in examining America’s education system, and what prompted you to make this film Answer: First, from spending my entire career in innovation, I know that across the country structured jobs are going to disappear — they already are. As technology continues to develop and new ways of doing things take hold, millions

of jobs will be lost, from radiologists to fast food workers to lawyers to journalists.

The second reason was that as I worked with and met people who often had the most impeccable credentials and high academic achievements, I noticed that they weren’t great in unstructured environments, which is what creative problem solving is all about. Third, and most importantly, my interest in this subject was sparked by watching my own children, where it appeared to me as if education was geared to eliminating creativity and innovation in students.

Q: What are some of the things that trouble you the most about America’s schools today?

A: We crush a student’s sense of purpose daily in school. Kids need to have input and a say in what they learn, and if you ask a child to learn something, you have to be prepared to explain why it’s important to learn it. We need to prepare our kids for more than just taking a test — and a standardized test at that. So many kids across the country are being told they are no good when they flunk an exam or don’t do well on standardized tests, which is just wrong.

Q: What can we do to fix America’s education system and help children nationwide succeed in the 21st century?

A: We need to stop testing them and start teaching them. America’s education system needs to change priorities and change objectives, because if we keep doing things to satisfy the needs of a bureaucracy, it isn’t going to work. If you give a kid something he or she wants to learn, they will attack it with 100 percent gusto. If you force them to learn something that they aren’t interested in, they’ll give it more like 1 percent. Testing isn’t going to help. At all. M

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IN OUR 21-YEAR HISTORY, millions of helpful dollars in grants and scholarships have left Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, and we’re proud of the many amazing projects that have been funded as a part of our work. Much of this funding is based on serious study and due diligence before the checks are written. But there are occasions when the most helpful we have been to an organization is to tell them “no.”

Sometimes the Most Helpful Answer is

“NO”

Sometimes the “no” means, “No, you are not ready to undertake that project.” The organization has not planned for how to maintain the project, and does not have the resources to keep it going. Our financial support would have embarrassed the organization by setting it up to fail, which may have caused their donors to question their management ability.

Sometimes “no” is a helpful and necessary response.

Sometimes the “no” means, “No, your organization does not have a stable donor base, and needs one in order to survive. Therefore, we will not fund the entire project.” Partial funding with a matching requirement can serve not only to help fund the project, but also build a stronger ongoing donor base to sustain the organization.

Leveraging our dollars helps to strengthen the ongoing operations of the nonprofit.

Sometimes the “no” means, “No, your board needs strengthening through training before it is ready to be a good fiduciary for this project.”

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Sometimes the “no” means, “No, it is not our job to dig you out of a financial hole.” You’ve heard of enablers—those who enable folks to continue their bad habits by providing support without requiring positive changes to keep these bad habits from surfacing again. There have been times when our “no” forced an organization to change the way they do business, to get rid of the poor practices that put them in a difficult place, and come out the other side stronger than ever. In such cases, our financial support would have been detrimental in the long term.

Of course, in some cases, the project may have real promise, and the organization is strong, but the “no” comes from our dedication to both our donors and the criteria that have been established over a number of years of experience. Donor intent is of critical importance to us: What is it that the donors to a particular fund, out of which we are making grants, expect us to do with the dollars? To violate that is to violate one of the most integral aspects of our work.

Likewise, if we have developed specific criteria over time that have served us and our grantees well, and we use them in a competitive grantmaking program, then it is vital that they be applied fairly to all. Therefore, a project that has value but does not fit our criteria, will most often be declined.

In these last cases, a nonprofit may not understand how this is helpful to them. First, they generally learn to be more careful in reading a grant maker’s criteria and crafting a grant moving forward, and this helps with funding in general—whether it is from us or others.

Second, as long as our reputation—developed through adherence to our core values—is sound, then when they do receive a grant from us they can be proud of it. Their organization and their project passed an extensive process of due diligence and we are proud to provide support.

Living generously does not mean giving only from the heart; it means giving from the head as well. As you consider your personal giving, I hope you will recognize that sometimes “no” is a helpful and necessary response.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: As part of Monthly’s yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, we are highlighting 30 years of different industries in each issue. This month, we feature the financial xperts and institutions that helped shape Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry.

of HILTON HEAD, BLUFFTON HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GOOD PLACES TO DO BUSINESS

BY LANCE HANLIN

Hilton Head Monthly has undergone many changes over the past 30 years.

What started as a 16-page, black-and-white newspaper in 1985 has grown into the 207-page, glossy magazine you hold in your hands today. The publication’s ownership, format and name changed several times over the past three decades, but its mission to serve readers has not.

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many ways, the local financial industry has followed the same arc. It started with just three banks and a handful of planners, registered representatives, investment advisers and money managers. Today, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton boast 138 lending institutions with an equally impressive number of financial specialists.

Over the past 30 years, the names and owners of many of these financial institutions have changed, mostly due to buyouts and mergers. Still, demand for their services remains very high with the affluent citizens of the Lowcountry.

SOUTHERN MIGRATION One could argue Hilton Head Island’s financial history can be traced back to three Beaufort men in the late 1970s: Claude Surface of Bank of Beaufort, Elred Moody of Hilton Head Bank and William Sheffer of Peoples Bank.

After years of experiencing healthy profits north of the Broad River, the three expanded their operations with branches on the up-and-coming island.

Surface was first, opening a Bank of Beaufort in Harbour Town. It was open for three hours every Wednesday.

Moody followed suit with Hilton Head Bank, located where Bank of the Ozarks sits today. Around the same time, Sheffer opened Peoples Bank off Pope Avenue, where Ameris Bank is today.

All three banks were successful and others in the industry took notice. The Bank of Beaufort built a much larger facility off Pope Avenue, where TD Bank sits today. It was the bank of choice for many islanders. Peoples Bank became Bankers Trust and Hilton Head Bank was sold to Community & Southern Bank.

THE GREAT ’80S To challenge Bank of Beaufort’s perception as the “best bank on the island,” C&S built a much larger facility off Pope Avenue, near the entrance to Shipyard Plantation. To keep pace, Bankers Trust constructed and moved into the Pope Avenue building that Bank of America operates out of today.

“Everybody was kind of jockeying for position,” said Randy Dolyniuk, a longtime banker who is now chairman and CEO of CoastalStates Bank. “The reason all the banks were moving that way was because downtown Hilton Head was the Coligny area. That’s where all of the business was.”

In 1983, Bank of Beaufort merged with Coumbia-based First National Bank of South Carolina and was renamed South Carolina National Bank. In 1984, Carolina Bank & Trust jumped into the market, opening a branch where the Speedway gas station now sits. Soon after, it was purchased by South Carolina National Bank.

The financial industry continued to grow as Hilton Head Bank & Trust, a new upstart, and Atlantic Savings Bank entered the local market.

BUMPS IN THE ROAD The financial landscape of the island took several hits in the late 1980s with a gust of bankruptcy and scandal. First, Ginn Holdings Corporation failed. The company owned three of the island’s largest plantations, almost half of the golf courses, more than a dozen tennis courts and a marina. To compound the problem, the stock market crash of 1987 was followed by a recession in 1989.

During that challenging period, Hugh McColl’s North Carolina National Bank purchased Bankers Trust and many other banks to become the largest financial institution in the South.

NCNB tried to become even more powerful by launching a hostile bid for C&S, but, partly as a defensive measure, C&S merged with Sovran Financial Corp. out of Norfolk, Virginia, to form C&S/ Sovran. Just two years later, problem loans all but forced C&S/Sovran to merge with NCNB to form NationsBank.

The bank later acquired and adopted the better-known name of Bank of America.

FIRST FAILURE In 1991, Hilton Head Bank & Trust became the first South Carolina bank

to fail since the Great Depression. Its assets and deposits were acquired by Anchor Financial out of Myrtle Beach.

Around the same time, Atlantic Savings Bank sold to South Carolina National Bank. Just 38 days after that transaction, South Carolina National sold to Wachovia.

With the ongoing recession, many credit unions and mutual savings banks left the market.

In the mid 1990s, Lighthouse Community Bank came onto the scene.

At the time, it was the only privately held bank in the community and quickly developed a large customer base.

THINGS GET BETTER In the late ’90s, economic conditions rapidly improved. In 1996, Orangeburgbased First National Bank opened a Bluffton office, followed by a Hilton Head branch in 1998. As the economy continued to improve, many specialty lenders also made a home in the Lowcountry.

Mortgage Network, a Boston-based mortgage bank, opened a Hilton Head branch in 1996. David Crowell, a close friend of the founders, led the charge.

“I arrived with a mission to open the Southeast for the company,” Crowell said. “In the late ’90s and into the early 2000s, my effort grew extraordinarily.

The housing market here was extremely hot. … There is no substitute for good timing.”

In 1999, First Federal opened its first full-service office on Hilton Head on Exchange Street.

MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW In 2000, Anchor Financial merged with Carolina First, becoming South Financial Group. In 2002, First National Bank changed its name to South Carolina Bank & Trust.

In 2003, Lighthouse Community Bank was acquired by SunTrust in a $130 million deal. At the time, SunTrust said that out of 873 counties across the Southeast, Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island in particular, was November 2015 37

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Head and great demand for A few years later, the it,” Dolyniuk said. “The price core advisory team from goes up, the bubble occurs Lighthouse — Christopher and the recession starts. That Kiesel, Michelle Myhre, recession consolidated banks Al Cerrati and John all the way to what we have Chiacchiero — started today.”

Oak Advisors. Many loyal Original Lighthouse ad from 1999. customers followed the group and its no-nonsense approach to THE URGE TO MERGE investing.

Today, many banks in southern “We’ve always been a fee-only, regisBeaufort County are the combination of tered investment advisor,” Chiacchiero mergers. said. “We are required to act in the best In 2008, Wachovia agreed to be interest of our clients. Oak Advisors acquired by Wells Fargo & Co. in a $15.1 came onto the scene in 2005 but our billion all-stock deal. Wells Fargo had core team has been together since 1997. already merged with South Carolina For us, it’s the common vision of always National Bank, First Union Bank and wanting to do the right thing for the cliAtlantic Savings Bank. ent.”

In 2014, South Carolina Bank & Trust The local banking void left by and First Federal merged and changed Lighthouse was filled when Randy its name to South State Bank. South Dolyniuk left Carolina First to form State also includes a combination of First CoastalStates Bank, once again giving National Bank, FirstBank, BankMeridian, the island a community bank.

Liberty Savings Bank and The Savannah “I asked myself, ‘Who are the best Bank. It currently offers two Hilton Head, bankers I can find in the marketplace?’” two Bluffton and one Okatie locations.

Dolyniuk said. “We came in with a team “On a retail side, what the customer that was second to none. Today, I think expects and is looking for has changed it’s still second to none.” dramatically since we entered the market At the time, CoastalStates was one of in 1996 (as First National Bank),” said 16 banks in southern Beaufort County.

John Boretti, senior vice president and Just two years later, that number grew regional president of South State Bank. to 22.

“Today, you can deposit a check with a phone photo of that check. That’s something we would have never dreamed of when we first got started.”

TD Bank is the accumulation of Carolina First and Anchor Financial. Bank of the Ozarks entered the market by purchasing a Bluffton bank that failed.

Locally owned banks, such as CoastalStates Bank, Atlantic Community Bank and Palmetto State Bank, are also still in business, giving customers a choice.

COMMUNITY BANK OR BIG BANK? A special section printed in the of Hilton Head Monthly.

February 1994 issue

There are positives and negatives to both.

Big banks are good for consumers in many ways with plenty of ATMs and

branches, a deep menu of financial services and cutting-edge tech tools at their disposal. They are all about convenience.

The locally owned banks have deep roots in the community and often give back by sponsoring local events and donating to local charities. They often have lower or no fees for many services and no balance minimums. They are all about personal service. On the real estate side, mortgage banks continue to be a smart option for many customers.

On the investment side, specialists continue to surface. Christopher Tassone, a financial adviser with AXA Advisors since 2007, has been on the island for 28 years and operates Physician’s Choice Financial.

“When I first came to Hilton Head, it was a lot of tourist business,” Tassone said.

“There weren’t a lot of residents here. It was more second and third homes. Over the years I’ve seen a huge transformation of people moving here and A story on a proposed one-cent having families.” special transportation sales and use Tassone noticed tax, printed in the October 2002 issue of Hilton Head Monthly. an increase in physicians, dentists and medical professionals. He opened Physician’s Choice Financial to meet the financial needs of those professionals.

LOOKING AHEAD By all indications, the financial future of southern Beaufort County appears to be very bright. Over the next several pages, we feature the financial experts and institutions that have helped shape the region over the past 30 years and are positioned to lead the region through the next 30 years. M

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SUSAN SMITH

BRIAN NEUMANN

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Susan Smith has been working with the Mortgage Network team since 2001. She joined Mortgage Network after a successful career in advertising, holding multiple positions as Sales Manager, District Sales Trainer and National Accounts Manager for Transwestern Publishing in Nashville, TN, for over 12 years.

A Nashville, TN native, Susan graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Susan moved to Hilton Head Island in 2001 and married husband Paul at Harbourtown that year. She has a stepdaughter Sarah and a son Paulie, who is seven years old.

Brian Neumann has been originating mortgages since 2004 and has been with Mortgage Network since June 2006. Having spent most of his life in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area, Brian has developed very strong ties with the real estate, construction, and development industries in the area. Through these ties and his banking background, Brian has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and experience in every facet of the mortgage industry.˜ He and his wife Babs have two children, Walker and Murray.

Sam Cavanaugh has been a resident of Hilton Head Island since 2001. After a very successful 10 year career in Sales and Marketing Management with Marriott, Sam joined Mortgage Network in 2006 as a loan officer where he was able to turn his passion for real estate into a career in the mortgage business. In 2010, Sam left Mortgage Network to run a loss mitigation company, which specialized in assisting the real estate community with the fallout from the great recession. In 2015 Sam was able to return home to Mortgage Network as a loan officer.

Sam, his wife Amy and two boys reside in Spanish Wells.

Torrey Glass joined Mortgage Network in 2003 after a 28-year career in strategic planning, marketing, sales and general management in both large corporations and small company environments. He is a graduate of Duke University and The Seidman School. Community service includes 7 years on the Wexford Plantation Homeowners Association board of directors. He is currently President of the Duke University Alumni Club of the Lowcountry, Immediate Past Commodore of the Wexford Yacht Club, a member of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Heritage Circle and an on-course volunteer for the Heritage of Golf. A Hilton Head Island property owner for 23 years, Torrey and his wife Kathi Bateson moved to the island full time in 1998.

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DAVID CROWELL SE Regional Manager NMLS #12620 David Crowell is the Manager of Mortgage Network’s Southeastern region.˜ As a loan officer with the company, David opened the Hilton Head Island Mortgage Network branch office in 1996.

Under his leadership, this office has increased to #1 in the Hilton Head market. He led the expansion to Charleston and Columbia, South Carolina.

In 2005, David was the single highest producer of mortgage loans (by an individual) in the United States.

The father of three sons, David and his wife Kate live in Windmill Harbour.

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Active in local community and professional organizations. Tassone is married and has two sons. He has lived on Hilton Head for over 20 years.

Tassone is active in several local clubs and organizations including the Hilton Head Area Council of Estate & Financial Advisors, The Italian American Club of Hilton Head and serves as an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce.

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SO WHAT IS

LUXURY?

BY ELIHU SPENCER

When I learned that the theme of this month’s Hilton Head Monthly is “Luxury,” I decided to take a look at the definition of the word. Webster’s Dictionary says luxury is a noun and means: “A condition or situation of great comfort, ease and wealth; something that is expensive and not necessary; something that is helpful or welcome and that is not usually or always available.”

My reaction was, “Yep, not much of a surprise there.”

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rom an economic, or business, point of view, how do we indulge in luxuries here on Hilton Head Island? Let’s start with the premise that by living in such a beautiful place, we are blessed daily with the luxury of our environment. We have the luxury of walking our beaches, enjoying our mild climate, breathing in the freshness and scents around us, and having a community that is focused on protecting these gifts. Some of life’s greatest luxuries may not easily fit Webster’s definition Our local economy is based on the luxuries that Lowcountry residents get to enjoy every day. Think about how most of us were first introduced to Hilton Head Island: We vacationed here. While folks visit the island all year long, the bulk of visitors arrive in the summer; nearly 2.5 million people are expected this year.

The results of our success in attracting visitors to our island are impressive.

Roughly 31 percent of all employment in Beaufort County is tied to tourism.

A full-time population of roughly 50,000 people on Hilton Head and in

Bluffton can choose from more than 250 restaurants. We have wonderful amenities like the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and we have a thriving arts community. Plus, international events like the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing and the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance are held in our backyard and produce incredible economic value.

My point here is that the most important luxuries in life may just come from stopping for a moment and looking around. Permit me to go off on another tangent and tie it to the concept of luxury.

Many members of our local, full-time population come to Hilton Head after completing successful careers — in other words, we have a bunch of retired folks here on Hilton Head. Many of our retirees come to enjoy golf, tennis or other leisure activities, and then find themselves looking to contribute in some way to our community. Many subscribe to the concept that we spend the first half of our lives building legitimacy and the second half building a legacy. Volunteerism

here on Hilton Head brings luxuries to our communities that are hard to fin anywhere else in America.

Through volunteerism and the sharing of personal treasures, we have the luxury of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, Volunteers in Medicine, Hope Haven of the Lowcountry, Memory Matters and the Children’s Center, just to name a few. The contributions by so many in our community make Hilton Head a unique place, and we make it a luxury to just live here.

I guess the point that I am trying to make is that luxuries are all around us if we just take time to think about it. It really isn’t just about buying that extra pair of shoes or those new golf clubs. There comes a time in our lives that luxury is the product of what we already have and how we use it to better the world around us. M

THE MOST IMPORTANT LUXURIES IN LIFE MAY JUST COME FROM STOPPING FOR A MOMENT AND LOOKING AROUND

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

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CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP THE TOWN OF HILTON HEAD IS CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS NEW BUSINESS

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The words “economic development” evoke a myriad of responses. Economic development is often confused with “development” or “real estate development” and for many, it is synonymous with business recruitment.

But literally, “economic development” means the development of an economy.

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BY DON KIRKMAN

conomies continually evolve.

Some develop positively, while others decline. There are countless factors that influenc the development of an economy.

Some are organic and incremental; others are deliberate and dramatic. For example, Hilton Head Island’s economy has developed from one reliant on agriculture, timbering and fishing to one driven by real estate to, today, one largely based on hospitality, tourism, real estate sales and retirement communities.

Air conditioning, transportation and national prosperity were all critical to Hilton Head Island’s economic development. But entrepreneurship also played a pivotal role in the evolution of Hilton Head’s economy. Charles Fraser and his counterparts who pioneered the original planned unit developments on Hilton Head Island were entrepreneurs in every sense of the word. They started and managed businesses at considerable risk.

South Carolina has seen first-han how the successful recruitment of major manufacturing projects can transform and impact the communities where they are located. Consider, for example, what BMW has meant to the Upstate, and more recently what Boeing is doing in metro Charleston. Both global behemoths today, BMW traces its roots to a small Bavarian aircraft engine maker, and William Boeing incorporated his company in Seattle to build rudimentary seaplanes.

Fast forward. Think Apple, Microsoft, Google. They rank as Nos. 1, 3 and 4 in market capitalization among U.S. companies (Exxon Mobil is No. 2).

Apple was started in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak; Microsoft was started in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen; and Google was started in 1997 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

These companies have transformed Cupertino, California; Redmond, Washington; and Mountain View, California; respectively.

Apple, Microsoft, and Google are well-known examples of entrepreneurial successes over the past 50 years, but there are countless others who started new enterprises that have significantl improved the economies of their communities. With the number of new economic development projects declining and global competition increasing, communities are increasingly focusing on entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic growth.

Global Entrepreneurship Week is Nov. 16-22. The GEW website, www.gew. co, promotes Global Entrepreneurship Week as “the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare.” The United States is among 140 countries using this week to host events and publicize the importance of entrepreneurship.

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BUSINESS Why does entrepreneurship matter today to Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry?

Because it is one of the legs on the “three-legged stool” that must exist for a community to be economically sustainable.

Most jobs come from the expansion of existing businesses, and the recruitment of new companies often garners the most publicity, but entrepreneurship is key for the long-term economic growth of any community.

One of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s goals is economic diversific tion; a diverse economy is critical to the long-term financia stability of the town. The recently adopted Hilton Head Island Green Blueprint, part of the town’s Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program, identifie the following goal: “Develop a more diverse, resilient and sustainable Island economy.”

Whether it’s an individual investment portfolio or a local economy, putting all eggs in a single basket creates vulnerability.

That is why the town, like many local governments, is working on building an “entrepreneurial ecosystem” to create a business environment where new business

formation is encouraged and supported.

Hilton Head Island has many assets on which to build a culture of entrepreneurship.

Among them are talent, business experience, investment capital and a supportive local government.

National data reveals that many of the most successful entrepreneurs are not 20-somethings. They are instead women and men with years of experience in the workplace. They have seen, or experienced, business success and failure, and they understand the factors that determine both. Also, they often have more financia acumen and greater financial security than their younger peers, allowing more financial stability in the early stages of their enterprises.

One of the roles of the Hilton Head Island Economic Development Corporation (HHIEDC) is to facilitate successful entrepreneurship on Hilton Head. This effort starts with identifying and networking with existing entrepreneurs, connecting them with mentors and investors and helping support them from start-up to profitabilit .

If you are a mentor, investor or existing

entrepreneur wishing to be part of a network to transform the Town of Hilton Head Island into an entrepreneurial hot spot, please contact me at dkirkman@hhiedc.com or 843686-0868.

We are already leveraging collaborations with partners such as SCORE, the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC), the Creative Coast and the Small Business Administration to maximize the resources that are available to assist Lowcountry entrepreneurs.

During Global Entrepreneurship Week, the HHIEDC will announce a “Bring Your Business Idea to Life” competition that we hope will encourage entrepreneurs to launch a new business enterprise on Hilton Head.

For more information about the “Bring Your Business Idea to Life” contest, go to www.

HHIEDC.com.

Together, we can sustain Hilton Head Island’s entrepreneurial legacy. M Don Kirkman is executive director of the Hilton Head Island Economic Development Corporation.

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HHIEDC LAUNCHES

‘BRING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA TO LIFE’ CONTEST The winner of the business pitch competition will receive funding and professional support to help launch their startup or expansion.

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he Hilton Head Island Economic Development Corporation is looking for the next big idea — and has created a business pitch competition to give entrepreneurs a chance to compete for the opportunity to bring their business ideas to life on Hilton Head Island.

The “Bring Your Business Idea to Life” competition is being launched during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16– 22. Beginning on Nov. 16, local entrepreneurs and others will be able to submit their new business or business expansion idea to the HHIEDC. Six finalists will compete in

the final business pitch competition, which will be held on Hilton Head Island on Feb. 23.

The first-place winner will receive a cash prize of $3,000 plus complimentary business services including guaranteed enrollment in the business incubator program at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation, a marketing/branding package, print advertising, expert business mentoring, and other business support services to help launch and grow their business.

Second- and third-place prizes are $1,500 and $1,000, respectively, plus business support services packages.

The competition will also offer a unique fourth-place “Audience Choice” prize, which will be selected by voice vote at the Feb. 23 event. The winner will receive a $500 cash prize and business support services.

Local business leaders will be chosen as judges for the competition.

Applicants will be notified by Feb. 15 if they have been selected for the final business pitch competition.

For more information about the HHIEDC Bring Your Business Idea to Life contest and to submit your application, go to www.hhiedc.com/idea.

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ON THE MOVE NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

Wyatt

Blessitt

Nagley

Bales

LaRose-Gerken

Kristin Wyatt is the new sales director for 360 Forward, a new division of Frey Media focused on digital solutions. Wyatt grew up on the island and is a graduate of the College of Charleston, bringing 10 years of sales and sales management experience to the team. Her background is in media sales, business marketing development and event planning. She can be reached at kristin@360forward.com.

Dr. Kristi Blessitt, highly esteemed OBGYN with a seven-year area practice, has joined Dr. David Vormohr and the team at Serendipity Medical Spa. Originally from the Mississippi Delta, she began her Hilton Head practice in 2008 and will now treat patients at Serendipity Medical Spa with a new laser treatment, Mona Lisa Touch, to address a variety of vaginal health issues.

Phil Nagley and Belinda Bales are a real estate team that will cover most areas of Beaufort County. The two have a great history of sales, particularly in the Beaufort area. They were RE/MAX agents at one time and rejoined RE/MAX with the new RE/MAX Coastal Realty. They have expanded their business to include Bluffton and Hilton Head.

Toni LaRose-Gerken is now coowner of the RE/MAX Coastal Realty in Bluffton serving Hilton Head, Sun City and Bluffton. LaRose-Gerken has been a top producer in Bluffton and Sun City for 14 years. She is Sun City’s top listing and selling agent. She has

Hiatt

Casterline

Hunter

ENGEL & VÖLKERS OPENS FIRST SHOP IN LOWCOUNTRY Engel & Völkers, a global luxury premium real estate brand, recently announced the opening of its first South arolina shop, bringing the firm s global network and exclusive level of service to residents of the Lowcountry. Rick Turner, who brings more than 40 years of experience in real estate, is the managing broker of the new shop and leads a team of eight experienced agents. Ken Hiatt joins Engel & Völkers as a Realtor, broker, buyer specialist, certified investor specialist and short sale/fo eclosure specialist. Brenda Berry joins the team as an accomplished Realtor, broker and buyer specialist whose clients herald her as “the best Realtor in Beaufort.” Bob Casterline joins Engel & Völkers as a top-notch Realtor who is passionate about technology and using innovative marketing techniques to help his listing clients achieve their goals. Marcia Hunter joins the team as a listing and buyer specialist who began her real estate career in Canton, Ohio, in 1987 and relocated her career and family to the Hilton Head area more than 20 years ago. Steve Petro joins Engel & Völkers as Realtor, broker, certified p operty manager, instructor and buyer specialist. He brings more than 40 years of industry experience. Linda Rudd will help lead the Engel & Völkers Turner/Rudd team as a selling and listing specialist, bringing more than 10 years as a buyer and seller specialist in the Hilton Head-Bluffton areas. Katie Thompson joins the team as a real estate advisor and property manager from Mainstream Realty. For more information, call 843-715-4422 or go to www.hiltonheadislandbluffton.evusa.com.

Petro

Rudd

Thompson

Turner

been awarded the prestigious 2014 RE/MAX Chairman’s Club Award for high commissions and production.

vious owner of a real estate company and had a successful appraisal business for many years.

Billy Hubbard is broker-in-charge for the new RE/MAX Coastal Realty.

Hubbard was born and bred in the Lowcountry and has a long history in the area’s real estate market as a pre-

Tom Azevedo has joined the team at Brad Tholen Home Inspectors, providing residential and commercial property inspection services for Realtors, home owners, homebuyers and home sellers in Beaufort County.

Since joining the team, Azevedo has completed his extensive inspector training with owner and president Brad Tholen and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and has his home inspector license from the state of South Carolina Department of LLR.

DAYBREAK HIRES EITZEN AS CLIENT ADVOCATE

Hubbard

Berry

DayBreak Adult Care Services, the leading provider of in-home senior care, has announced the addition of Cheryl Eitzen as client advocate. Eitzen joins DayBreak with extensive experience in teaching, as well as comprehensive knowledge in the healthcare industry. She brings an in-depth understanding of the problems facing those in need of personal care and the impact on their families, while providing a compassionate and effective approach to helping them.

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Classic Foundation · Spartanburg Convention and Visitor's Bureau · Clemson International Institute for Tourism Research and Development · Concours d'Elegance and Motoring Festival tourism, · Hilton Head Island Recreation Center · Marine Corp Air Station Beaufort Air Show · Main Street Beaufort · South Faculty research enhances protects water quality,

Carolina Department Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) · Sun City Hilton Head Island · Savannah Music Festival · Savannah Food and Wine Festival · directsofenvironmental conservation, conveys cultural heritage Hilton Head Island Wine and health Food Festival and improves care.· Hilton Head Realtors Association · Art League of Hilton Head · Beaufort Water Festival · Town of Bluffton · Italian American Club of Hilton Head Island · Hilton Head Island Rotary Club · Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce Visitor & Convention Bureau · Hilton Head

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Wilbourne

McMorrow

Powell

Albert

Stuart Wilbourne recently joined Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and the nation’s leading retail mortgage provider, as a private mortgage banker in its Hilton Head office Wilbourne has more than 30 years of financia and industry experience and has been in the Hilton Head Island market since 1997. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, he served as a relationship manager with the Wealth Management groups of TD Bank and SunTrust Bank, Inc. Dan McMorrow recently joined the team of Keller Williams Realty.

McMorrow is originally from Buffalo, New York. He taught at the American School of Brasilia for 15 years and is currently teaching at H.E. McCracken Middle School. He has also taught in New York public schools and worked for the Pillsbury Company. He and his wife and children live in Bluffton.

Keller Williams Realty recently announced two new hires. Ryan Powell moved to the Lowcountry 12 years ago. He has worked in the hospitality industry and with a company where he traveled the country installing medical equipment. He is currently an insurance inspector. Phyllis Albert previously worked in California at Boeing for 28 years in the computer/systems branch of the company, and at Prudential Real Estate for 10 years as a broker, three of them as broker-in-charge.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Coker

Susan Coker, PA-C, was a keynote speaker in Atlanta at the Dermatology PEARLS Continuing Medical Education Conference. Her topic focus was on non-surgical facial reju-

MAUI WHITENING PROMISES TO BRIGHTEN YOUR SMILE Maui Whitening Hilton Head’s mission is to make teeth whitening fast, affordable, convenient and effective for everyone.

Teeth whitening sessions last from 20 to 60 minutes, and prices range from $99 to $179. Sessions are offered at a fraction of the cost of what you would pay for teeth whitening at other locations, and the office uses the same p ofessional grade equipment and products used in dental offices ac oss the country. For an appointment, call 843-715-3038. Maui Whitening Hilton Head is located at 37 New Orleans Road, Suite B, Orleans Plaza, Hilton Head Island.

venation. Coker sees patients at LUX — A Medical Spa in Bluffton, which is co-owned by Carmen Traywick, MD, and Frederick Weniger, MD. Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce that its executive director, Dr. Raymond Cox, was recently honored at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ District meeting by the David A. Nagey Foundation for Perinatal Outreach, Education & Research — an organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Coastal Carolina Hospital recently appointed Judge Albert L. Kleckley Jr., Patsy Hodge, Dr. Thomas E. Noble and Dr. Ardra Davis-Tolbert to threeyear terms on its Governing Board.

Berkeley Hall Club has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Distinguished Emerald Club of the World award, as determined by the annual Distinguished Clubs of the World award program conducted

by Boardroom Magazine, one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs.

Chiropractor Dr. Brad Fraum was named District 1 director for the South Carolina Chiropractic Association. District 1 encompasses

LUSH SALON ADDS NEW HAIRSTYLIST Cox

Lori LaValley has joined the team of hairstylists at Lush Salon, located at 200 Central Ave, Suite A. Prior to living in Hilton Head, she was a stylist, salon owner and hair color educator in Ohio. LaValley has 15 years experience in the beauty industry and specializes in cuts, colors, corrective color and formal hairstyling. To book an appointment call 843-689-3600.

Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties. Fraum will work to further the association’s mission to expand the role of chiropractic in health care, increase public awareness about the benefits of chiropractic care, provide quality continuing education to association members, communicate on current trends and issues that are important to members, and advocate for legislative involvement.

The Heritage Classic Foundation has elected two new members to the board, which oversees the operations and charitable giving of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Al Kennickell, president of The Kennickell Group, was elected at the Heritage Classic Foundation’s annual board meeting Sept. 21.

Kennickell is the first Heritage Classic Foundation board member from Savannah. Mike Manesiotis, the newly appointed RBC Heritage general chairman of volunteers, was named to an advisory position at that same meeting.

Matilda Jane Clothing has recognized its Carolina-area independent Trunk Keepers as the top sales team in the nation. At the clothing company’s national sales meeting, held recently at its Ft. Wayne, Indiana, headquarters, the 18-member team and leader Robyn Shirley took top honors for highest sales for the spring 2015 “Hello Lovely” campaign.

Candace Whittemore Lovely has been selected for the 2015 Best of Hilton Head Island Award in the Art Gallery category by the Hilton Head Island Award Program.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ADDS ASSOCIATE Michelle Bunce has joined the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry as a donor services associate. In this position, Bunce will serve as donor ombudsman, process gifts and grants and manage donor services for donors and fund representatives. Bunce comes to the Community Foundation with extensive experience in the financial services fiel She previously held administrative and client service positions with American Express Financial Advisors, Edward Jones Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors Private Client Group. She also served as development director for the Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Bunce holds a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and a paralegal certificate from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. Bunce lives on Hilton Head Island.

BUSINESS NEWS J Banks Design Group, is excited to welcome Camellia Art to the J Banks Design building. Camellia Art has now opened a second gallery inside the J Banks Retail Store. Her new gallery offers a variety of original art for sale as well as custom picture framing services.

Applications recently closed for the 2016 Hilton Head International Piano Competition with 180 applications, the highest number of applications in the event’s history. The 180 applicants represent 36 countries worldwide, including 11 nations for the first time: Belgium, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Finland, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand and Peru.

The HHIPC, sponsored by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, hosts it 21st competition on March 7-14, for pianists ages 18 through 30 competing in four rounds, with three finalists performing with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra for $34,000 in cash prizes plus concerts, including a performance at Carnegie Hall in November 2106.

For more information, go to www.hhipc.org or call 843-842-5880.

When the cheers are louder and the Southern hospitality is a few degrees warmer, it’s “Island Time,” that nowhere-else-onearth time when the RBC Heritage Presented

by Boeing comes to Hilton Head Island. It’s

the amped-up mood and carefree tone that lets you know Plaid Nation has come to play.

Tickets for South Carolina’s only PGA Tour golf tournament are on sale. The 48th annual RBC Heritage is set for April 11-17 at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. This year’s holiday promotion is $35 off each Clubhouse Badge purchased

by Dec. 18. Juniors age 15 and younger are always admitted free when they are accompanied by a ticketed adult. Juniors ages 6 to 15 will need a $25 junior ticket, available at the door, to gain entrance to Doc’s BBQ Club 15. Fans can purchase tickets by calling tournament headquarters at 843-671-2448 or by going to www.rbcheritage.com.

MobiPET, a Don Ryan Center for Innovation-graduated company, was deployed to assist residents and their pets in flood-a fected areas in South Carolina.

According to Dave Ropes, owner of mobiPET, teams were sent to Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Bonneau, Cordesville, Cross, Hanahan, Summerville and the Charleston area. MobiPET sends out an immediate photo alert if a pet goes missing. MobiPET offers a free subscription service along with two premium offerings for your pet and works across all cellphones and carriers.

Time Warner Cable recently opened a new experience store located on Hilton Head Island. The new store features an innovative retail concept aimed at provid-

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ing customers with exceptional customer service as well as an enhanced, hands-on chance to learn about and enjoy Time Warner Cable’s suite of TV, Internet and phone products and services. It is located on 890 William Hilton Parkway, in The Fresh Market Shoppes.

Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center, a state-licensed provider for Medicaid-covered rehabilitative behavioral health services, has announced the launch of a spacious new 16,700-square-foot facility in Hardeeville. The new Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center location, which opened Oct. 1, is located at 290 New River Parkway, at the site of the former CareCore building (behind Publix in the Walmart/Publix shopping area). The expansion into Hardeeville and the opening of this new location enables Jamison Consultants to provide local residents with convenient access to effective mental health and substance abuse services, and is an important new option for local Medicaid patients to receive the mental health and substance abuse services they need.

LIGHTHOUSE AWARDS RECOGNIZE TOP BUILDERS More than 250 people attended the 16th annual LightHouse Awards gala to learn who judges selected as the Lowcountry’s most talented builders. The awards gala, which is put on by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association and presented by SunTrust Mortgage, was held recently at Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island.

Winners included The Twelve Oaks Group, Esposito Construction, Total Design Concepts, David Weekley Homes, Front Light Building Company, Boshaw Residential, Full Circle Construction Company, Allen Patterson Residential, H2 Builders, Reminiscent Homes, Lyle Construction, Reclamation By Design, Coastal Signature Homes, Randy Jeffcoat Builders, Cameron & Cameron Custom Homes, Cambridge Building, Inc., Logan Homes, RCH Construction, K. Hovnanian Homes, Southern Coastal Homes, JM Designer Properties , Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Hammerhead Custom Builders, Front Light Building Company, Jerry Davis Custom Homes and Bunting Construction Company.

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RETIREMENT paradise

Retiring in Paradise

BY MEGAN MATTINGLY-ARTHUR

THE LOWCOUNTRY IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO SPEND YOUR GOLDEN YEARS

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early 300,000 people visit the Lowcountry each year, drawn by the region's vibrant culture, sandy beaches, world-class golf courses and tennis resorts, and fabulous shopping and dining. After experiencing everything the Lowcountry has to offer, many older visitors who came for the golf decide to stay for the delightfully balmy weather, excellent health care facilities, low crime rates and fantastic retiree amenities.

“Even with the tourism, Hilton Head Island offers a 'small town' feel with world-class amenities, as well as seasonality,” said Rebecca Davis, sales manager for The Cypress of Hilton Head, an award-winning continuing care retirement community. “It is a special place that anyone would want to call home.”

Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are particularly popular with retirees, who make up approximately 23 percent of the area population, according to the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce.

“Hilton Head Island is perfect for retirees,” said Dene Wilmot, sales director for TidePointe, an upscale local residential care facility. “A lot of folks have second homes here and this is their vacation destination so, for a lot of people, it's natural to retire here. This is where they want to be.”

Joe Agee, director of sales for The Seabrook of Hilton Head, agreed.

“So many of our retirees were vacationers first,” he said. “Other times, the people who move into The Seabrook or one of the Lowcountry's other continuing care retirement communities were already living in one of the communities here locally. It's just so easy to fall in love with the Lowcountry and everything that it has to offer — people have so many friends here, their doctors are here — why move anywhere else? I think it's a magnet for people who are looking to get away from the metropolitan, urban feel that you get in a lot of cities.”

For seniors with health concerns, retiring in the Lowcountry just makes sense. The region is home to several top-notch medical centers, including Hilton Head Hospital, Coastal Carolina Hospital in nearby Hardeeville, Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort and St. Joseph’s/Candler in Savannah. Lowcountry retirees are also just a few hours away from the prestigious Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla.

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RETIREMENT paradise “Another reason that Hilton Head Island is such a popular retirement destination is because it's a community where we have seasons,” Wilmot said. “We're on the coast and we have beautiful beaches, but we have lovely seasonal weather. Hilton Head Island is a beautiful, beautiful island.

At TidePointe, we're in a beautiful location on the south end of Hilton Head that has stunning panoramic marsh views.”

Boasting hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters, the year-round subtropical climate is another great reason for retirees to fall in love with the Lowcountry, as are the region's picturesque landscapes.

In addition to its beautiful beaches, the Lowcountry also has gorgeous lagoons, creeks and sea marshes, as well as dense forests packed with palmettos, magnolias, oaks and tall pines. Retirees interested in outdoor recreation, including photography and wildlife viewing, can take advantage of several forest preserves and wildlife refuges in the area.

Those who like to spend their days curled up with a good book can find their next page-turners at any of Bluffton and Hilton Head’s used or new bookstores.

The area also features several libraries, including Beaufort County Library branches on both Hilton Head and in Bluffton. Hilton Head is also home to The Heritage Library, a private reference library and research center that is open to the public for small fee. The library houses the records of the Hilton Head Island Historical Society and includes an extensive collection of books, microfilm periodicals, manuscripts, maps and video and audio tapes. Additionally, many of the continuing care retirement communities in the Lowcountry have on-site libraries and book clubs for residents who are avid readers.

With more than 200 outlet shops and six marina villages, retirees on Hilton

Head Island and in Bluffton can shop till they drop. In addition to national chain retailers, the Lowcountry has a number of eclectic stores and unique boutiques that are great for finding the perfect island gift for off-island friends and family. The area also has plenty of specialty stores — including gourmet food retailers — as well as sporting goods shops, antiques stores and art galleries.

When it comes to dining, there’s a restaurant to suit nearly every taste and budget. With more than 250 restaurants, bakeries and gourmet shops, you’ll never go hungry. A taste of the Lowcountry includes everything from the freshest, most flavorful seafood to locally sourced, seasonal Southern fare, international cuisine and everything in between. Also, many of the area's senior living communities boast on-site restaurants that tout fresh, seasonal and made-from-scratch dishes.

While Hilton Head and Bluffton have just about everything a retiree could want, the area's continuing care residential communities work hard to ensure that residents have all that they need right at their finge tips. From multiple levels of available medical care to on-site restaurants, beauty parlors and fitness centers, the convenient services and amenities — such as climate-controlled walkways — mean that residents don't even have to leave the premises if they don't want to.

With everything taken care of, residents can focus on the truly important questions in life, such as, “What beach should I walk on today?,” “What championship golf course should I play?” or “Which worldclass restaurant should I make reservations at?”

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TidePointe A luxury independent living community for seniors, TidPointe offers spacious and stylish one- or two-bedroom villas, verandas and cottages; gourmet cuisine, including seasonal menus that change weekly; award-winning staff and maintenance services; and transportation for shopping, appointments and other outings. Lifestyle amenities include an on-site salon and spa, and a fitne s center with a heated 25-meter indoor pool, as well as an outdoor pool and a therapeutic whirlpool. Tidepointe is also the only senior community to offer all levels of care – independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. For more information, go to www.hiltonhead. viliving.com.

The Cypress of Hilton Head Island Nestled on more than 100 acres in the gated waterfront enclave of Hilton Head Plantation, the Cypress at Hilton Head is an award-winning continuing care retirement community that features elegant apartments, villas and golf cottages; convenient services, such as maintenance, security, weekly housekeeping and transportation; fresh, seasonal dining at five on-site restaurants; and resort-style activities and amenities, including a golf course, library and fitne s center with an indoor/outdoor swimming pool. To learn more, go to www.cypressofhiltonhead.com.

The Seabrook of Hilton Head The Seabrook offers independent condominium living on a gorgeous 21-acre campus located just outside the Sea Pine gates on the edge of the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. The campus includes a clubhouse with a dining room, health center, library, salon and barbershop, auditorium and heated swimming pool. Residents also have access to resort amenities, such as beaches, bike trails, tennis courts and a golf course. For more information, go to www.theseabrook.com.

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Jackie Dout

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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? SEA PINES WOMAN HAS THE TROPHIES TO PROVE IT

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2012, James Dout approached his wife, Jackie, with an idea. Their son was getting married, and James wanted the parents of the groom to take a few dance lessons to prep for the big day.

Three years after that first fateful trip to the Hilton Head Island Fred Astaire Dance Studio, the Douts are still dancing — and Jackie has the trophies to prove it.

Jackie Dout recently returned from her first dancing competition in New Orleans with four trophies, including a first place in the Newcomers division, a first place in rhythm dancing, a second place in smooth dancing, and a “Top Competitor” award.

“I was totally in shock,” said Jackie, who traveled with fellow dancer Judi Kestenbaum, another big winner. “In everything I was entered in, I took a top position.”

For the competition, Jackie and her partners, studio instructors Armando Aseneta and Sandro Virag, danced 103 dances. “We danced almost five hours,” she said of the physically exhausting but personally rewarding contest. “It was like running a marathon in the sense that for a couple days afterward I was craving carbs, and I was tired,” she said.

Jackie, 60, actually wasn’t brand-new to the dance scene. She started ballet at age 3 and had even minored in dance in college.

But after graduating from Western Michigan and earning a master’s degree from Duquesne University, she shelved her dancing dreams and instead built an impressive career using her business degrees.

Today the business owner, teacher and adviser travels the country helping companies grow in size and profitabilit . But a true love never really dies, and James’ suggestion to take a few lessons relit the fi e within Jackie to strap on her dancing shoes. Now she practices up to several hours a day when she’s home from her business travels and is looking forward to getting even more involved.

“If I look at what dancing gives me, there are really four things,” she said. “First is relationships; it’s a great thing for meeting, sharing and learning with people. Also there’s the personal improvement aspect to it. I can see myself improve every day, my dancing, my physical shape and abilities, and my mental acuity. Plus there’s a sense of accomplishment. And it’s just fun; it makes me happy.”

Besides rehearsing for future dance competitions, Jackie is planning to participate in the local studio’s Trophy Ball Exhibition on Dec. 11, where she and other dancers, along with their instructors, will wow the crowd with their ballroom dancing skills.

And she and James, who is retired from the automotive industry and is a licensed pilot, have kept up their lessons together as well.

“We have a standing date every week to go take a lesson and go out to dinner,” said Jackie, who is forever thankful for her husband’s lead onto the dance floo . “For someone who’s never danced his whole life, ever, I give him kudos for going out there.” M November 2015 63

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Lee & Liz Niner

TIDEPOINTE COUPLE SPENDING MUCH OF RETIREMENT ON THE ROAD

BY DEAN ROWLAND PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

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ee and Liz Niner love TidePointe almost as much as they love their British MG autos — it’s close. Let’s just say the Niners love retirement here and their MGs in equal measures.

“We’re drivers,” Lee said.

“Serious, serious drivers and rallyers.”

In the past year, they’ved hopped into their two-seat 1960 MGA1600 and driven 3,200 miles to Ottawa for a car rally, then traveled 2,600 miles to Michigan for another event. No interstates for this couple. It’s all back roads.

“It’s fun to be together,” said

Liz, 70, who retired after 25 years as a special education teacher. “I enjoy driving the car as much as he does. Being a passenger in the car is extremely comfortable.

It’s a challenge and an adventure for us. We meet people from all over the world. Not too many people can have the friends from all over and meet once a year and feel like you saw them yesterday.”

Both grew up in Towson, Maryland, a mile away from each other. Both were drawn to British roadsters as youngsters.

“In elementary school, we didn’t know each other,” said Lee, 71, who was in the military

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for 31 years before becoming a mechanical engineer in Pennsylvania. “She and I both, independently, developed a love of British sports cars. To this day, I can remember MGs, Morgans and Jaguars tooling down the road” while walking to school.

Years later, they met for the first time at a Baltimore Colts football party and married two years later in 1966. They have two children and four grandchildren.

They bought their first MG in 1981, a 1952 MGTD with no heater and no radio. Of course, they quickly joined the national

MG register. In 1990, they bought a 1964 MGB, joined another club and signed up for the MGB register. In 1994, they bought a 1960 MGA 1600, joined the MGA register and started writing a column for its magazine. They needed a bigger garage.

“When you’re into cars, the first thing you do is measure the garage” when considering buying a new home, Lee said.

The couple bought a timeshare at Shipyard Plantation in 2006, which they still own, and bought their spacious cottage home at TidePointe in 2013.

Before the couple moved to the Lowcountry, they sold their firs two MGs, and now park their MGA 1600, her meticulous 2001 Miata and his Cadillac Escalade in the cottage’s garage.

Lee attends monthly meetings of the local car club and weekly lunches with a handful of members, and volunteers at the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.

At TidePointe, they are immersed in activities and social get-togethers with friends.

Liz is the social planner of the household, arranging dinner plans with different couples every night at the clubhouse, tending to her flower committee commitments, and enjoying trivia and bingo.

“We belong here,” said Liz, who has muscular dystrophy, which doesn’t stop her from leading an active life. “It was meant to be. We’re delighted to be here. The facility, the people. The people make TidePointe.”

“Living here is like a cruise ship,” Lee added.

“We’re more fulfilled with our life,” she said. “We’re more active because there is so much being offered. We can get out and do whatever we want and participate.”

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SEABROOK RESIDENT HAS A PASSION FOR ISLAND HISTORY

BY DEAN ROWLAND PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

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im Fannon, a resident of The Seabrook of Hilton Head, lectures once a week at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn on two of his favorite subjects: the 1861 Battle of Port Royal during the Civil War, and Gullah culture.

He speaks from memory to his audience because he knows the subjects so well, but he does keep note cards handy, just in case.

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“My biggest problem is if somebody asks a question … I stop, answer the question, and then I say, ‘Where the heck was I?’ That’s why I have my little notes,” Fannon says while sitting in his memento-filled living room at the island’s first retirement community.

Other than an occasional and brief memory lapse, Fannon is as sharp as a proverbial tack at 91 years old — 92 next month. He could be a poster child for senior citizens with active minds and healthy bodies. He has always been active, even now, during his retirement.

He has been a painter since the age of 17, when he was a student at boarding school. He has also been sailing since he was a teenager, and left Dartmouth University in the early 1940s to enlist in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He has been a patron of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina since its founding 20 years ago, and is a current member and former board holder of the Art League of Hilton Head. As if that’s not enough to keep anyone busy, he also is a docent at Fort Howell who frequently dons his Union Civil War re-enactment uniform and 1850 musket to greet visitors.

Oh, and the father of three and grandfather of six also founded a marketing company in New York City that he owned for 31 years. Among his clients were AT&T, IBM and Pepsi.

It was big-time business in the Big Apple for him and

his wife, Betty Jane, before they retired in 1989, trading Connecticut winters for a home they built in Hilton Head Plantation.

“I’m somebody who can’t sit still very long,” Fannon says. “I love this place.”

When he first arrived on the island, he wanted to relax after decades of a highpressure life as a businessman in the big city. But after a few months, “I got bored and had to do things.”

He was there for the beginning of the Coastal Discovery Museum, when it was a storefront “in the middle of town;” there for the beginning of the arts center, before it was even built; there as the president of the Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association; there as a painter exhibiting his acrylics at Art League shows’ there during sailboat ocean races; and there playing tennis with his wife. Unfortunately, his wife died three years ago of Alzheimer’s disease.

Now, Fannon performs at Seabrook on stage as a “ham” actor, leads a weekly current events discussion with other residents, works out at a fitness center three times a week, and walks to the beach for exercise.

“I want to keep my mind busy … my body is in good shape,” Fannon says. “I make it part of my life, and I feel so much better.”

But there’s one family matter that ages this nonagenarian unfairly. “When my grandkids were little, they thought I fought in the Civil War,” Fannon says with a laugh.

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BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTO BY BECKY DAVIS

Ned & W Suzie Allen CYPRESS COUPLE MAKING SURE THEIR GRANDSON’S MEMORY LIVES FOREVER

hen longtime philanthropists Ned and Suzie Allen got involved with the Make-a-Wish Foundation more than 20 years ago, they knew it would be a personally rewarding endeavor. But they had no idea how much it would eventually mean to their own family.

The couple was living in Florida in the late 1980s when they became involved with the Orlando chapter’s efforts to build a village for Wish kids whose wishes were to visit Disney World. After their experience helping to create the Give Kids the World Village, they were asked to helm a new major gift initiative at the organi-

zation’s national level.

It was September 2003 when they said yes, that they would head up this new fundraising initiative and donate a large sum to get it started.

That’s when tragedy struck close to home.

“We got at phone call from our daughter-in-law, and I could hear sirens, and she just said, ‘It’s Chip. He’s gone, I know he’s gone, come home, please come home,’” Suzie recalled. Chip, the couple’s 18-month-old grandson, had fallen into his family’s pool. The Allens rushed to the hospital, where the toddler was in intensive care.

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“He never really regained consciousness, but we were in the hospital all the next day. And at one point Ned said to me, ‘Do you realize what we’re going through right now, the Wish parents go through on a daily basis, not knowing if their kids are going to live?’”

Chip died that night, and the Allens turned their Make-a-Wish gift into an endowment in his honor “so we can have Chip’s memory live forever,” Suzie said. “My daughter-in-law said, ‘For every child we help through Make-aWish, we’ll make a friend for Chip in heaven.’”

The Allens’ initial gift of $300,000 to the Chip Allen Memorial Endowment Fund grew to $450,000 in its first months, as donations from the Allens’ friends and family poured in on behalf of the little boy they’d lost. Today, Chip’s fund grants about five wishes a year.

“There’s enough money in the endowment that that will continue to grow,” Ned said. “Also, there are provisions in our estate plan so that the endowment fund will have enough capital to grant a wish a month in perpetuity.”

While that kind of generosity is both rare and commendable, the Allens say they’ve received more than they’ve given to Make-a-Wish.

“It has transformed our lives,” Suzie said of their involvement with the nonprofit organization that grants wishes to kids ages 2.5 to 18 who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses. “We’ve met such wonderful people — the kids, the families, the volunteers, the donors.”

In addition to the endowment, both Suzie and Ned, who live at The Cypress of Hilton Head Island, have served on the organization’s board of directors.

Suzie is now chairwoman of the board alumni group, which was her idea, while Ned is finishing up a stint as chairman of the board for the South Carolina chapter.

“I’ve had families say ‘Before the wish, my child had no interest in looking toward to the future,’” Ned said. “And they come back from their wish and say ‘I didn’t realize the world had this much potential and promise.’” M November 2015 69

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Bob McCloskey

FROM SALES EXEC TO LEADING MAN, SUN CITY RESIDENT FINDS NEW OUTLET FOR SPEAKING SKILLS

BY GWYNETH J. SAUNDERS PHOTO BY FAITH SEIDERS

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or years, Bob McCloskey pooh-poohed the suggestion that he take his deep, resonant voice to the stage.

As he rose through the sales and management ranks of KimberlyClark, his colleagues would tell him that he should act.

“In my 32 years, guys would say ‘McCloskey, for goodness sake, you should have been on stage,’ whether it was following a sales presentation or an address to the group,” he said. “And anytime the boss said that, you’re wondering, wait, you’re saying I should be on stage because I’m a lousy sales manager?”

He’d laugh, shake his head and move on to the next project, he said, ultimately becoming the company’s retail sales manager for the Southeast region out of Tampa.

It wasn’t until he moved to Sun City Hilton Head in 2003 that McCloskey finally gave acting a shot, joining the Sun City Community Theatre.

It started in Sun City with a small skit called “Lily, the Felon’s Daughter.” The theater held monthly membership meetings that covered both business and short entertainment. McCloskey said his neighbor Elaine Ragland

kept saying, “You ought to do this, you ought to do this.”

Prior to performing in Sun City, his last acting gig was in 1961 at age 17 as a walk-on in an all-male school production of “Stalag 17.”

“I went down and it went all right. I figu ed whatever the monthly (performance) was, was a once-and-done and you go back to whatever you were,” he recalled.

Not so fast. His neighbor came to him with another proposal.

“Elaine told me ‘Guys and Dolls’ opens with a Damon Runyon street scene with every possible character you can imagine. Now they’re looking for someone to play a drunk and just stagger across the stage,” said McCloskey. “I said, ‘Well, I’ve been preparing for this role all my life. I can do that.’

“So I staggered across the stage and people are saying ‘Who is this guy? He did a pretty good drunk.’ I did my part and said, ‘Thank you very much, good seeing you,’ to Anne and Carl Nusbaum, who were directing,” McCloskey said.

They asked him where he was going and McCloskey said he was finished They said no, he was in the chorus, much to his surprise.

“They said, ‘You go in this room back here and go see Art Hansen. You’ll recognize him.

He’s got a stick in his hand and his wife pays the piano.’ ” Hansen, the show’s musical director, was working with the ensemble.

“My last performance as a vocalist was in eighth grade, when I was a member of the world-famous St. James Boys Choir of Lakewood, Ohio,” he said with a laugh. “So I go walking in with a couple of guys and one says ‘What are you?’ ‘Irish?’

I answered. ‘No, what range are you?’ he replied. I didn’t know.

He said, ‘You’re a bass, sit over here with me’.”

McCloskey sat and the group began going over “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat.” When the song got to the chorus part “Sit down, sit down,” Hansen tapped his baton, stopping the music. Looking around he said, “I don’t know who it is but somebody is singing an octave too low.”

McCloskey said he was looking around like everyone else and turn back to find the director looking at him.

“He says, ‘Instead of singing down here, can you sing it up here?’ I said I could give it a shot.

And here we are,” McCloskey said. “And that evidently was enough to get me involved.”

Since that time, McCloskey has played several major roles in Sun City productions, including Sheridan Whiteside in “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” King Henry II in “Lion in Winter” and most recently as Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Thespian is a far cry from McCloskey’s original career plans involving law school and politics. His political science degree, however, turned into teaching when he fell in love.

“Linda became more important than law school,” McCloskey said. “I became a teacher for a while, and then I recognized the fact that I would not be able to support a family satisfactorily on a teacher’s salary.”

A chance meeting with a grade-school friend while heading for an employment agency turned the teacher into a sales executive who finally became an actor.

McCloskey’s next performance will be as half of the 22 on-stage characters in the twoman show “A Tuna Christmas,” sharing the spotlight with Bob Taylor, another well-known local actor. The play runs Dec. 12-15 at Sun City’s Magnolia Hall. M

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LOWCOUNTRY LUXE It’s not about impressing the neighbors. It’s not about dropping an obscene amount of cash. It’s about sophistication, style and elegance. This is the Lowcountry Luxe.

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LUXURY

BY BARRY KAUFMAN

Luxury is cheap. Luxury is easy.

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uxury, as it is all too commonly defined is simply a transaction wherein an obscene amount of money is traded for something that exists solely to justify its price tag. It’s the yacht that harbors an onboard bowling alley, helicopter landing pad and full-service personal Starbucks (complete with barista who actually spells your name right). It’s the solid gold Italian sports car with built-in shiatsu massage and 20,000-carat emerald gear shifter.

The recipe for luxury is simple: fin where “over the top” is, then keep climbing for a few miles.

Too often, luxury is just hollow avarice, and that’s why luxury is cheap.

But Lowcountry luxury, now that takes style.

The good life is all around you, in every sunbaked beach and every forest path creeping between centuries-old live oaks.

It’s in every perfectly manicured golf course and on the face of every local who already knows your name.

Compared to that, how much joy can there honestly be in going over the top?

Just as every neighborhood’s covenants hold fast to the same earth tones, so too is our luxury muted just a tad. Ostentatious just isn’t our style.

So what is? Read on.

Apple Edition Watch

You’re already going to buy the Apple Watch. Just go ahead and admit it. But as much pride as Apple takes in placing form above function, there’s something about the basic Apple Watch that doesn’t quite jive with evening wear. The iPhone is a beautiful piece of technology, but it hardly complements a two-button blazer when shrunk down and strapped to your wrist. Enter the Apple Edition watch.

Crafted with an 18-karat yellow or rose gold case and a precision-machined sapphire crystal display, the Apple Edition Watch can be paired with a classic black, rose gray

or midnight blue buckle, or the bright red modern buckle for a pop of color to pair with your favorite cocktail dress. The price tag of $10,000 to $17,000 might be on the high end, but have you ever tried to send a tweet from a Cartier Tank Anglaise?

The Bentley Flying Spur

The name itself evokes images of bygone luxury, when cars were given names, not numbers. A limousine in the back seat and a drag racer in the front, this handcrafted masterpiece of an automobile beautifully balances luxury and power. The famed Flying Spur W12 engine puts 616 horses under a hood that embodies the craftsmanship the Bentley nameplate is known for. The interiors, for example, are still stitched by hand in true Bentley fashion.

And in keeping with the spirit of luxury designed not for flash but for inspiration, we should tell you that even with an MSRP north of $200,000, the Flying Spur is considered the entry-level model in the Bentley family.

Don’t let any of those Mulsanne drivers know how fun this thing is.

The Gunboat 55

Named the “top domestic” at the Monaco Yacht Show, the Gunboat 55 is a carbon-fibe work of art. Sail around the world or simply turn heads at Harbour Town with a 57-foot catamaran that places a premium on simplicity without ever sacrificing luxury. From the mast to the crossbeam, the Gunboat 55 presents passengers with space built for capturing the salt air, thanks to an open aft end. Unwind on weather-proof Italian style ultra-leather sofas, grill up your catch on the built-in barbecue on the aft deck’s teak “back porch,” then retire to one of two cabins with queen-size berths and private heads.

Every inch of this seaborne stunner was designed for luxury, right down to the stainless steel Bosch appliances in the galley, but even greater care was taken to build the Gunboat 55 with the sailor in mind. The result is a captain’s dream vessel.

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LUXURY Private Jet Vacations

Forget everything you thought you knew about vacation packages. The rise of our Instagram culture has made travel a blistering hot industry (since everyone wants that Angkor Wat selfie or the sunrise over Machu Picchu with the Mayfair filter) and vacation packagers know that the experience rules. Even entry-level consumer travelers are finding that packaged vacations no longer mean boarding a crowded bus with a pack of fellow tourists to rush their way across their destination in a flurry of photos and boxed lunches. Instead, they’re finding a new kind of experiential travel that makes the journey just as desirable as the destination.

Enter Presidential Private Jet Vacations, a vacation packager out of Fort Lauderdale that offers not just a vacation, but a private jet experience that wings you around the world. For just $22,000 a head, you can fill a private jet with 10 of your best friends and enjoy four days of experiential elegance in Napa Valley without ever having to wait in line for a TSA pat-down.

Have a slightly larger budget and a few more friends? Fill an Airbus 319 with your entourage and spend a few weeks island-hopping through the South Pacific for $109,900 a head. Just be sure to tag us in your vacation photos.

European River Cruising While we’re on the subject of travel, ask any travel agent and they’ll tell you: European river cruising is the go-to luxury travel experience. Named the top new river cruising ship for 2015 by Cruise Critic, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ S.S. Maria Theresa is a flo ting baroque palace, essentially, that plies the rivers of Europe in immaculate luxury and sophistication. With staterooms boasting French balconies and handcrafted Savoir of England beds, and deck areas outfi ted with lavish palatial design, the ship itself is nearly as glorious as the views it sails by.

But Uniworld is far from the only name in river cruising. Viking River Cruising sails its signature long ships all over the world, from Europe to Asia, offering the feel of a top luxury hotel with a different view every day. And Crystal Cruises recently unveiled details on two river ships set to debut in 2017, featuring standard suites of 250 square feet, and ultra-luxe penthouse 500-square-foot penthouse suites.

Diva Vodka

Here we break the rules of this list somewhat and bring you something that is truly luxury for the sake of being luxury: vodka that sells for $1 million a bottle.

Created by Blackwood Distillers, this wheat-based vodka begins life as a mere triple-distilled spirit.

Its price tag is in the filt ation: first it is ice-filte ed through Nordic birch charcoal, then it is filte ed through sand containing precious gems, then it is bottled with a hollow tube running up the middle filled with Swarovski crystals and assorted precious and semi-precious gems.

Go on, treat yourself just this one time.

Dining Like a King

For those looking to introduce some luxury into their meals, there is no shortage of highend ingredients to let you truly sample the taste of luxury.

Begin with Lambda Olive Oil, billed as the world’s first “luxury olive oil.” Produced from Koroneiki olives grown in the village of Krista on the Island of Crete. Within eight hours of being picked, each olive is processed through cold extraction and each bottle is filled and labeled by hand. The result is a $185 bottle of pure bliss.

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LUXURY Follow it up with some white truffles. Even the basic cultivated black truffle lends an elegant air to any recipe, but the white variety? Pure luxury. Available only in certain months of the year (as luck would have it, we’re in truffle season), the best white truffles come from the Piedmont region of Italy around Alba.

Their seasonality is second in driving up demand only to the method in which they are found — specially trained pigs are set loose on the Piedmont every year. And each year, they find fewer and fewer, driving the price sky-high. In December of last year, a 4-pound truffle was unearthed and sold for $61,000 at Sotheby’s.

And if we’re tasting luxury, it’s sure to carry hints of Iranian saffron. Long banned due to the embargo against Iran, the spice grew in reputation, and the forbidden flavor of “red gold” has slipped into legend. However, an odd quirk in the recent nuclear deal with Iran could finally bring Iranian saffron into our market. At $65 a gram, it’s worth more than gold, but good taste is worth everything.

The Stelle Audio Pillar

The darling of the New York Luxury Technology Show, the Stelle Audio Pillar finally brings a touch of class to the humble Bluetooth speaker.

For too long, placing audio wherever you wanted required finding a place in your home’s carefully crafted décor for a large stainless steel speaker that would look more at home on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise.

Futuristic design is the hallmark of the tech industry, but for the most part, it’s the only design you can buy.

Enter Stelle, which used its proprietary technology to wrap 360-degree sound in a dazzling array of styles. At $300, the Stelle Audio Pillar is one of the few Bluetooth speakers to emphasize form along with function. Natural woodgrain in chocolate and caramel, and even ultramodern designs from DwellStudio make the pillar a luxurious treat for your eyes and ears.

The Peloton Cycle

If you’re a cyclist, you’ve come to call the right place home. Hilton Head Island is renowned as a cycling hot spot, having been named the only Gold Award bike-friendly community in the state by the League of American Bicyclists. Sadly, sometimes it rains, keeping cyclists from our miles of bike paths until the clouds clear.

Enter the Peloton Cycle, the most hightech piece of exercise equipment in the world. Crafted of carbon steel and featuring a Neodymium rare earth magnet system for resistance, the real elegance of the cycle is in its brains. A full high-definition touchscreen shows you all of your vitals while you ride, plus connects you to a world of fellow Peloton cyclists, plus custom content like live streaming indoor spin classes. And yes, the touchscreen is sweat-proof.

For Everything Else, There’s the Lowcountry

Now that you’ve been regaled by the dazzling luxury that may just lay within your grasp, let us remind you of the basic premise with which we started this list: the Lowcountry is its own luxury.

You can fill your vodka with all the diamonds in the world, and it won’t taste any sweeter than when it’s sipped on a wraparound porch staring down the kaleidoscope of color that is a Lowcountry sunset. That six-figure sedan can’t hold a candle to a golf cart cruising down Calhoun Street, when you’re sharing it with the right people. And that private jet will take you all over the world, but you’ll never find another place as beautiful as the place we call home.

The beauty and character of our slice of the world, regardless of which side of the bridge you live on, makes luxury a tricky proposition. Compared with the cool breezes off of the beach, the crack of a 5-wood off the tips as it sends a ball sailing down a crisp green fairway, or the raucous energy of Harbour Town during the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, none of these things can compete with the Lowcountry.

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HILTON HEAD BRIDAL SHOW RETURNS FEB. 7 Congratulations, you’re getting married!

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ou know you want to have your perfect day on Hilton Head Island. Why wouldn’t you? Whether your dream wedding is a small and intimate beach gathering or an extravagant country club affair, Hilton Head is the perfect destination.

Recently ranked the fifth best island in the United States by TripAdvisor.com, Hilton Head offers beautiful views, a sunny climate and a vast array of talented wedding professionals to choose from.

But how can you possibly decide between all the perfect venues, the amazing caterers and the talented photographers and videog-

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raphers? How can you figure out which team is going to make your day everything that you’ve always dreamed of?

There’s only one way to decide: Buy your tickets today to attend the 2016 Hilton Head Bridal Show presented by Monthly Media and hosted by The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The show will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 7.

With more than 50 fantastic vendors under one roof, you can meet many bridal professionals, see their work and get an idea of who would be the best fit to help you fulfill your vision. You can taste cakes, see wedding portraits, and see the latest in bridal fashion — including bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and suits.

Bluffton resident Kathryn Munafó saw last year’s show as a chance to do one-stop shopping for her wedding.

“The Bridal Show helps relieve a lot of the pressure of planning such an important day,” she says. “Instead of having to schedule appointments or make plans to visit many individual vendors, I was able to meet several photographers, browse the dress selection of local

shops, and taste lots of cakes all in one place. It made my decision-making so much easier.”

The Hilton Head Bridal Show is not only a great opportunity for brides, grooms, and families looking for the perfect vendors, but it’s a great way for vendors to get to show off their products and services to many potential clients at once.

Liz Bodie of local lighting and entertainment provider JLK Events looks forward to the Bridal Show all year long.

“We at JLK enjoy the Bridal Show so much,” she says. “We have had great success each year in booking the brides who we meet at the show.

We really enjoy meeting with them face-to-face and show-

ing them the different options we offer to complement the vision they have for their wedding day.”

The Bridal Show offers a great opportunity to make it a weekend visit to Hilton Head and see it all. Make it a couple’s getaway, or a girls weekend with mom and the bridesmaids. Call the Westin today and ask about special rates for Bridal Show attendees.

In addition to being an amazing resource, the Bridal Show is affordable to attend.

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BRIDAL GUIDE He bought the ring, and she said yes, but as any bride will tell you, this is just the beginning.

With gorgeous surroundings, beautiful weather year-round and a variety of luxurious accommodations, the Lowcountry is a world-class wedding destination.

All of these factors draw many highly talented wedding professionals to the area, but with so many fabulous vendors and venues to choose from, how do you know where to start?

In December, Monthly will release the 2016 Hilton Head Wedding Guide. This publication will be the one thing you can’t live without while planning your perfect Lowcountry wedding.

With the Hilton Head Wedding Guide, you’ll draw inspiration from the beautiful stories and stunning photography of real local weddings. You’ll find comprehensive listings of local wedding vendors, and in-depth profiles that will help you decide which vendors will help you accomplish your vision for the perfect wedding day.

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SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM

To submit photos and announcements, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “Weddings.”

CRANSTON/SOLBERG Emily Cranston and Devin Solberg were married on May 24 at Old Cigar Warehouse in Greenville. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Creanston of Hilton Head Island. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Solberg of Sumter. They honeymoon was in St. Lucia. Photo by Erin Sage Photography.

JANELLE/JACKSON Hayley Janelle and Jake Jackson were married on June 1, 2014, at Windows on the Waterway on Hilton Head Island. Photo by Kaufman Photography.

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COLLINS/ALLISON Kendra Collins and J.D. Allison married on Oct. 28, 2014, at Windows on the Waterway on Hilton Head Island. Photo by Kaufman Photography.

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Amanda Lenns and Christopher Lane were married on May 2 at Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah. The bride is from Hilton Head Island while the groom is from Fairfield Connecticut.

Photography by Abri Kruger Photography.

Erin Williams and Matt Yeager were married on May 24 at the Dunes House in Palmetto Dunes. The bride is the daughter of Karen and John Williams.

The groom, from Pittsburgh, is the son of Dee and Gregg Yeager.

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Super-sized sculptures Public Art Exhibition returns with 19 outdoor pieces by local, regional and national artists

BY LANCE HANLIN PHOTOS BY COURTNEY DISTASIO

WHAT: 2015 Public Art Exhibition WHEN: Through Dec. 31 WHERE: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn DETAILS: A showcase of 19 outdoor sculptures by local, regional and national artists ADMISSION: Free

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ou don't have to be an art aficionado to appreciate the 2015 Public Art Exhibition of Hilton Head Island. Nineteen largescale outdoor sculptures are displayed at one of the Lowcountry's most picturesque locations — the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

The exhibition's natural setting inspired submissions that foster discovery, exploration, interaction, recreation and education.

Many even offer an element of surprise. The exhibition takes place through Dec. 31 and is presented by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, in partnership with the Town of Hilton Head Island.

"Defining place is an important part of understanding home," said Denise K. Spencer, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. "What words are most used to describe Hilton Head Island? Golf, beach, retirement community. What else could we or should we be? The development of a public art program is often part of defi ing place, of defining home.

“For me, when a community embraces art, it is describing itself in a new way. It is a community that holds creativity, interpretation, beauty, culture, diversity of thought and celebration in high regard. A public art program is a reflection of part of what we value as a community and expresses what we want to communicate to the rest of the world about what it's like to visit or live here."

The abstract sculptures are created in a variety of mediums including aluminum, wood, bronze, marble and steel. All are large in scale, reaching at least 8 feet in one direction.

Some were done by local artists, such as Hilton Head Island's Kevin Eichner, Beaufort's Brian Glaze and Savannah's Scott Dietz.

Other artists came from much further away.

Michael Shewmaker traveled 4,606 miles from Hawaii to present his spiraling sculpture Vita, which sits near the museum’s bee hive.

To make Vita, three pieces of bronze wire were twisted into a spiral shape, then bound together with fine wire to create a triangular cross section. Shewmaker covered the armature with a mesh material and a layer of concrete, shaped that and coated the entire piece in plaster. The plaster allowed him to carve and sand the final shape, which is comparable to a snake about to strike. Vita then went to fabricators who built an armature out of pipe that was similar in shape to the original armature. They covered it with stainless steel sheets and the entire piece was polished to a mirror finish.

"My wife and I have been practicing tai chi for the past five years, and the practice directly led to this series of sculptures based on the spiral that is life itself," Shewmaker said. "I am trying to depict, in an abstract fashion, 'chi,' our vital energy."

Near the museum’s Fiddler Crab Cove Boardwalk sits Setting Sun, a sculpture of wood and steel created by Pennsylvania artist Tom Holmes. Seventeen wooden "rays" jut out of a steel "sun," resulting in a massive piece that is 19 feet tall and 19 feet wide.

"The setting sun is a creation of the mind that affects all things, great and small, as the sun never really sets. It is only we who turn away," Holmes said. "The radiative-like quality of this piece, frozen at an arbitrary moment, reflects the impulse to inspect our inner selves, our environments; the places we live, grow old in and pass on to. When we slow down enough to notice the nuances our lives are created from, we begin to live a timeless journey, one were the sun never sets. One that folds back in upon itself and tumbles towards eternity. Trying to witness the setting sun is like trying to halt the tides.

The ceaseless grandeur of our quest to push on causes us to rise and witness another day."

Next to the museum’s Heritage Garden sits Wheel, a yoga-inspired sculpture by

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Florida artist Claudia Jane Klein. The piece is fabricated out of an aluminum plate and structural aluminum tubing. The curved shapes were run though a roller then positioned, clamped and welded. The piece was then acid cleaned, epoxy powder coated in a large oven and then painted with multiple layers of acrylic bronze coating. The process took about six months.

"Wheel is an abstract figu ative sculpture," Klein said. "It is not totally abstract in the sense that it is clearly a figu e in design and composition. It represents an advanced yoga position called the Wheel."

Positioned near the museum’s Armstrong Hack House, Quest is another stunning sculpture. Florida artist Roberto Cordisco created the tree-like stainless steel piece in three weeks. After cutting out the components with a plasma torch, pieces were arc welded, ground and sanded. The piece was then sprayed with automotive clear coat and fi ished with wax, giving it a new car-like shine.

"Quest represents various paths we choose to take through life," Cordisco said.

"Those paths are reflective of each individual in pursuit of one's objective."

Near the museum’s Camelia Garden sits Waves, a granite bench with wave-like positive and negative shapes created for climbing, sitting and engaging. Michigan artist Fritz Olsen carved the sculpture from one solid block of granite that weighed more than 3 tons. It took two months to complete.

“The form represents the ebb and flo of life's progression, the ups and downs of our lives and echoes the grand and gentle rhythms of the ocean,” Olsen said.

Near the museum’s butterfly enclosure is Sunbeam, a leaf-like sculpture made out of aluminum and stainless steel by New York artist Cathrin Hoskinson.

“My work tends to describe a connection to the natural world,” Hoskinson said.

“The working title for this piece was State of Grace. The light fills the nervous system of a pair of hands, which both hold its color and expand like wings upwards into the air.

Sunbeam is a more general title, because I like to leave the interpretation open for the viewers' thoughts. Of course its placement near the butterfly house in this beautiful garden is a perfect spot.”

The sculptures are scattered along the mile-long circular path that meanders through Honey Horn’s woodlands, gardens and many historic structures. Admission is free with a complimentary "guided by cell" option. At 11 a.m. on Fridays, docent-led tours are available for $10 per adult and $5 per child. To make a reservation, call 843689-6767, ext. 223.

A nationally recognized jury was assembled to review the pieces and select one for purchase to be installed on Hilton Head Island. The pieces are also for sale to the public, with a portion of proceeds going toward future exhibitions. Through October, visitors were able to cast a vote for their favorite piece onsite or throughout the Public Art Exhibition's website. The People's Choice winners will be awarded cash prizes and special recognition during an announcement later this month.

"This is an exciting exhibition that has attracted well-known artists from around the country," said Beth Mayo, chairwoman of the Coummunity Foundation of the Lowcountry's Public Art Fund. "(Honey Horn) provides a breathtakingly beautiful environment in which to showcase their work."

The Community Foundation established the Public Art Fund in 2006. The first piece purchased for the island was Walking the Alligator, a statue of Sea Pines founder Charles Fraser. It was installed at Compass Rose Park.

The rest of the Public Art on Hilton Head Island collection can be seen at Chaplin Linear Park (Family), the corner of U.S. 278 and Arrow Road (Sail Around), Hilton Head Regional Airport (Sail), Veteran's Memorial Park (Poppies) and Shelter Cove Community Park (Carocol). When Coligny Park opens, Sandy Roads by Hilton Head Island artist Mark Larkin will be installed. M November 2015 85

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JAMES TYLER:

The brain behind the Brickhead

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ART Sculptor James Tyler doesn’t have a big head, but he does create them.

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nspired by the giant stone, clay and ceramic heads found in ancient cultures, the New York artist has unveiled more than 30 giant head sculptures at public parks, universities and sculpture gardens around the country.

His latest effort, Brickhead Orisha, is currently on display through Dec. 31 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

The sculpture is one of 19 exhibits in place for the 2015 Public Art Exhibition, a biannual event presented by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry.

“All of the Brickhead sculptures are representations of humanity, making some statement about our presence on the planet,” Tyler said. “I tend to represent humankind as a single entity, not something broken down by race, gender or other things.”

Tyler hand-sculpts each head in clay sections, which are then taken apart, kiln-fi ed into bricks and reassembled. The bricks have a natural ceramic finish Variation in color occurs during the firing process. Each Brickhead is handmade and unique.

Some sculptures are specifically commissioned and are site-specific Others, like Brickhead Orisha, start off as partial sculptures and are later combined with objects from a specific location.

“The head I brought down here is one I made a couple of years ago and put aside, knowing I would eventually find the right place for it,” Tyler said. “When this project came up, I thought it was perfect with the Gullah history and the rich history of the island. It just seemed like a natural fit ” Tyler attached the head to a local tree trunk acquired through an area landscaper.

“Many times I treat my own pieces as found objects and make assemblages out of whatever I can find similar to what a folk artist would do,” Tyler said. “It was difficul here because there isn’t a bunch of stuff just lying around … (Brickhead Orisha) is a statement about humankind and the impact we have on nature, both the world as a whole and specifically here on Hilton Head Island.”

Tyler received his master’s of fine arts from Hampshire College in Massachusetts in 1975. Previously, he studied at Herron School of Art in Indianapolis.

He began his art career working with bonze and carved wood but soon grew tired of the patience and repetitive steps required with those mediums. Eventually, Tyler gravitated to clay. A pivotal moment came when he moved his studio to Haverstraw, New York, the historical home of modern brickmaking. While touring the local brickmaking museum, Tyler suddenly realized clay didn’t have to be small and fragile.

“Most of New York City was built with bricks that were made in Haverstraw,” Tyler said. “Those brickmaking companies were digging clay out of the riverbank of the Hudson, just like me. I realized if the Empire State Building can be made out of a ceramic material, my own limitations were self-imposed. Ceramics can be used in other ways. That’s when I started the larger Brickhead series.” M

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eff Boshart isn't like most people. Instead of playing a round of golf or playing in the sand, the seasoned sculptor and educator drove 17 hours from Charleston, Illinois, to play with 2,000 pounds of steel on a particularly warm October afternoon.

"It’s just ignorance, I guess," Boshart laughed, firing up his generator during the hottest part of the day.

With the help of two assistants and several local high school student volunteers, Boshart pieced together a massive steel art exhibit measuring more than 20 feet long, 20 feet wide and 20 feet high in just two days.

He calls it Tally. It is one of 19 sculptures on display through Dec. 31 for the 2015 Public Art Exhibition, on the grounds of the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn.

The sculpture is the latest in Boshart’s THEB series, which stands for Transparent Hollow Empty Boxes. Tally's hollow steel beams jut out of the ground at Honey Horn.

The enormous sculpture rests on three geometric corners. Each corner that touches the ground expands upwards into a geometric rectangular shape. The metal bars trace the edges of three massive boxes, creating a hollow space in the center of each box. The large artwork presents observers with two options.

"You can either look at the sculpture, which will rust to an orange, or you can look straight through it to see the

environment, and totally ignore the sculpture," Boshart said.

His THEB series was inspired by sculptor and painter David Smith, best known for creating large steel abstract geometric sculptures in the 1950s and ’60s.

"He invented a sculpture process called Cubi," Boshart said. "He took stainless steel, which was rare at the time, and learned how to weld it into cubes. The cubes reflected the environment around them — the clouds, sky, grass. He made them all over the country."

Tragically, Smith died in a 1965 automobile accident at the age of 59.

"He died way too young," Boshart said. "I asked my students (at Eastern Illinois University), 'If he had lived, what would have been his next series?' " Boshart said. "I think he would have made hollow boxes."

Boshart has made 11 such sculptures around the country.

He purchased the steel for Tally from a company in Hardeeville and had it delivered to Honey Horn. He and his assistants traveled with all the tools to construct it.

"With the size and weight of this, it doesn't make sense to transport it," Boshart said. "It wouldn't fit under an overpass.

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2015 sculpture exhibits A look at the 19 sculpture exhibits on display through Dec. 31 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn as part of the Public Art Exhibition. The exhibit is presented by the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, in partnership with the Town of Hilton Head Island.

BRICKHEAD ORISHA James Tyler; Nyack, N.Y. Ceramic and wood (108”x 30”x 30”) Tyler’s sculptures honor “the improbable constructs of our collective past, yet they are clearly of the contemporary world.”

CHASING INFINITY David Teng-Olsen; Wellesley, Mass.

Mixed (8’ x 15’ x 30’) Chasing Infinity speaks to the notions of nature and nurture: the exterior represents Teng-Olsen’s Chinese mother, while the interior represents the influence of his adopted American father.

EUCLID’S DREAM Susan Fuller; Lafayette, Calif.

Redwood (64” x 17” x 5”) Euclid’s Dream is an homage to Euclid, the 4th century B.C. “father of geometry.” The piece is the artist’s response to the beauty of geometry and mathematical constructs and configu ations.

HANGING Eileen Blyth and Mark Finley, Columbia Powder-coated steel (32” x 14” x 32”) An occasion for collective gathering, the intention of the artists is to provide the community with a place to meet, rest, play or think.

LEARN TO FLY Brian Glaze, Beaufort Painted steel and stainless steel (9.5’ x 12’ x 4.5’) With simple triangular and rectangular shapes, Glaze candidly captures a moment in time — one of eagerness and anticipation as a perched bird rests and looks out toward another bird.

LOVEARCH Andrew Denton; Greenville, N.C. Aluminum (7’ x 10’ x 4’) Lovearch is derived from the artist’s interest in depicting the body and representations of human energy, health and the intangible emanations that emerge from a living being.

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ME AND MY SHADOW Michael Grucza, Chicago Powder-coated aluminum and perforated stainless steel (84” x 47” x 47”) Using simple forms inspired by children’s drawings and an interest in the illusions of magic, Grucza encourages viewers to experience the piece from many perspectives and to see their surroundings from a new vantage point.

MEANS TO AN END Nam Le; Greensboro, N.C. Steel (40” x 66” x 220”) Means to an End winds and undulates and turns in on itself. Each of its thousands of steel triangles slithers like a snakeskin, suggesting a motion unfamiliar to the rigidity of steel.

NATURES JOURNEY Robert Sadlemire, Myrtle Beach Metal (9’ x 10’ x 5’) Focusing on the sea turtle and its endangered existence in various regions, the artist considers this composition to be a visual symbol reflecting the collective efforts of individuals working together to save an endangered species.

QUEST Robert Cordisco; Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Stainless steel (75” x 35” x 34”) Quest implies polished reflective surface and human-scale dimensions, a site for creative interpretations, personal connections and exchanges of innumerable points of view.

SALTAIR Kevin Eichner, Hilton Head Island Recycled steel (120” x 65” x 48”) The combination of classical mythological reference and contemporary repurposing of found material makes for what the artist describes as a celebration of both human nature and Mother Nature.

SETTING SUN Tom Holmes; Greeley, Pa. Aluminum and steel with auto paint (19’ x 19’ x 16’) The radials of Setting Sun are a visually stunning metaphor for how we perceive the cycles of nature. The sun does not actually set, but human perception and language cause it to seem so.

SUNBEAM Cathrin Hoskinson; Brooklyn, N.Y. Aluminum and stainless steel (9’x 4’ x 2’) Sunbeam uses the repeat patterns of nature: leaf structures, butterfly wings, the undulating waves of light or water in order to create a space for light and shadow that reaches beyond the form itself.

SUNFLOWER Patricia Vader; Martinez, Calif.

Stainless steel and aluminum (14’ x 6’ x 6’) The piece’s large-scale kinetics take on the island breeze in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions; its composition suggests the presence of the collective field of sunflowers TALLY Jeff Boshart; Charleston, Ill. Welded steel (20’ x 20’ x 20’) Part of the Transparent Hollow Empty Boxes series. Boshart blends the traditional classifications of art, craft and design in an aesthetic exploration intended to be serious, playful, introspective, contemplative and exaggerated.

VITA Michael Shewmaker; Pepeekeo, Hawaii Welded, formed, mirror polished stainless steel (8’ x 7’ x 5’) Vita playfully engages with nature and subtly transforms our immediate responses to our natural and built environment.

WAVES Fritz Olsen; Sawyer, Mich.

Texas pink granite (25” x 96” x 23”) Waves provides opportunities for connections to the human form through climbing, sitting, and engaging with its positive and negative shapes, the solidity of which provides a playful contrast to its natural surface of smooth, mottled stone.

WHEEL Claudia Jane Klein; Lake Worth, Fla. Aluminum, epoxy powder coat, metal coating, acid, dye, lacquer, wax (108” x 83” x 29”) Wheel is inspired by the practice of yoga, the union of physical energy and spiritual-mental intention. It suggests that this focused union is limitless in its ability to overcome any obstacle.

WOVEN GROUND Scott Dietz, Savannah Painted pipe (120” x 1,200” x 240”) Woven Ground suggests interdependence between the land and its people, a history of entanglement, pattern, repetition and change.

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ART Rodel Gonzalez is truly representative of the term, “May the Force be with you.”

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hile he is not Yoda in the “Star Wars” series, he is very involved in doing prolific art for the genre, including the movie coming up this year.

Gonzalez, who grew up in the Philippines, now calls Los Angeles home and produces Lowcountry art as well as special reproductions from classic Disney movies.

His story starts with his initiation into the art business at the age of 9 thanks to his father, Rick Gonzalez, and grandfather Felix Gonzalez.

“Growing up, my father would always tell me to not be intimidated by the paint and be 100 percent sure about my intentions on my first stroke at the canvas,” Gonzalez said.

His explorations of color, form and composition ignited a lifelong passion for the arts in its many forms.

He studied painting at the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines and went on to earn a degree in interior design from the Philippines School of Interior Design. This early training provided the skills and discipline that would serve him well in the future.

He also began experimenting in the music world, and at the age of 20 he founded Side A in the Philippines. The band is still active today and is the longestlived band in Manila. Gonzalez was the lead singer, guitarist, saxophone player and the band’s most prolific songwriter.

In 1994, he embarked on a new journey and became a minister. Although busy with his official duties, he maintained his

connection with art by doing commissioned portraits, murals and sketches for friends and acquaintances.

In 2002, he began to pursue in earnest a career in the fine arts. In 2005, he started a partnership with Julie Rogers, owner of Endangered Arts Ltd. on Hilton Head, to produce art from the Lowcountry. He participated in the studio’s annual art show last month, just as he has every year.

Their partnership continues today. Rogers shoots photos of coastal Lowcountry landscapes and Gonzalez translates the photos into painted works of art.

“Julie has been a great help,’’ he said. “Her great photos help enhance my art.”

But Gonzalez doesn’t just paint Lowcountry vistas. Some of his work captures scenes from a galaxy far, far away.

Gonzalez had been producing paintings for the Disney Fine Art portfolio — work he enjoyed because of its ties to his childhood — when he was authorized by the company to do paintings for the “Star Wars” series, including the latest “Star Wars” film His first four original “Star Wars” paintings were purchased by George Lucas, the man behind the original blockbuster series.

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RECOGNIZING AND TREATING

ISSUES IN SCHOOL-AGE

CHILDREN

BY JEREMY GRACE

he new fall clothes and sneakers have been purchased, notebooks have been organized and kids throughout the region have settled into what families hope will be a successful new school year.

However, according to the latest statistics, one in five children ages 13 to 18, or 20 percent of youth in this age group, have or will have a serious mental illness — causing significant functional impairment in their day-to-day lives in school, at home and with peers. Childhood mental disorders include a range of disorders that can be diagnosed and begin in childhood, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette syndrome, behavior disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders and substance use disorders, among others.

Recognizing and treating mental health disorders in school-age children and adolescents at the start of the school year is a critical issues for parents. Children do not learn at their best when experiencing mental illness or when overwhelmed by life’s stressors — which can result in significant problems in

keeping up in the classroom. And although experts say half of all lifetime cases of mental disorders begin by age 14, there are often long delays in seeking help — with the average delay between the onset of symptoms and intervention being eight to 10 years.

For children and adolescents in school, this delay in being diagnosed, and properly treated, can wreak havoc on their school performance — statistics also show that approximately 50 percent of students age 14 and older suffering from a mental illness drop out of high school, the highest dropout rate of any disability group.

“There are many children and teens in our community who may be showing the early warning signs of various mental health disorders, but whose parents and caregivers might not know what they should be looking for in terms of early symptoms that may signal a diagnosable mental health disorder,” says Stephanie Jamison-Void, CEO of Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center, a South Carolina licensed provider of rehabilitative behavioral health services to help children, adolescents, teens and families enhance their lives. “Our goal is to

help parents understand what is normal child and adolescent behavior, and what signs and symptoms may require further investigation for a possible diagnosis so that they can get the help they need at the early stages, which is when treatment is most effective.”

The encouraging news about mental illness in children is that once properly diagnosed, mental health issues in children are highly treatable. Effective treatment through medication and behavioral health therapies can change lives, and once properly diagnosed, the treatment success rate for children’s mental health disorders is high.

“It’s important for parents to know that when diagnosed early, mental health disorders in children are treatable through medication and behavioral health therapies,” says Jamison, whose center also provides children’s mental and behavioral health services at facilities on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton, Beaufort and Holly Hill, and works with both the Beaufort and Jasper county school districts. “Since children often have a hard time expressing their feelings, it’s typically up to adults to identify a mental health issue in their child, so it’s important for par-

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ents to be aware of, and look for, the warning signs that a child may need help.”

According to Jamison, the beginning of a new school year is a good time for parents to look closely at their children’s behavior to determine if there is any concern about mental health disorders that can be negatively affecting school performance. “If you think your child may be having a problem, seek help,” she said. “Don’t let fear or the stigma of mental illness prevent you and your child from getting the help they needed to succeed not only in school, but in their everyday lives.” M For more information about children’s mental health, visit www.nami.org. For information about Jamison Consultants Behavioral Health Center and its programs and services, visit www.jamisonconsultants.com.

Warning signs that your child might have a mental health condition include: • Mood changes. Look for feelings of sadness or withdrawal that last at least two weeks, or severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships at home or school.

• Intense feelings. Be aware of feelings of overwhelming fear for no reason — sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing — or worries or fears intense enough to interfere with daily activities.

• Behavior changes. Take note of any drastic changes in behavior or personality, as well as dangerous or out-of-control behavior. Fighting frequently, using weapons or expressing a desire to badly hurt others are also warning signs.

• Difficulty concentrating. Look for signs of trouble focusing or sitting still, both of which might lead to poor performance in school.

• Unexplained weight loss. A sudden loss of appetite, frequent vomiting or use of laxatives might indicate an eating disorder or mood disorder.

• Physical harm. Sometimes a mental health condition leads to suicidal thoughts or actual attempts at self-harm or suicide.

• Substance abuse. Some kids use drugs or alcohol to try to cope with their feelings.

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how often you nap, length of sleep, hours of wakefulness, and feelings upon awakening about quality of sleep. Journal information alone can help determine if your insomnia is an acute or chronic problem that may need treatment.

But there is good news: Insomnia is treatable.

OPTIONS

As a first line of defense, people suffering from insomnia will turn to sleeping pills or other over-the-counter medications. These are fine for short-term effectiveness, but there are other treatment options that are equally as effective and much safer.

One of the most effective methods of treatment for insomnia is to improve your sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene includes sleep habits and behaviors that affect caliber and quality of sleep.

Here are a few good sleep hygiene tips:

TOSSING AND TURNING AT NIGHT? SLEEP DISORDERS CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR OVERALL HEALTH, BUT THEY ARE TREATABLE.

BY DEBI LYNES ave you ever had trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or getting restful sleep even though you had the opportunity? Sluggish and irritable insomniacs understand all too well that problems with sleep can affect your work and family life, make you grumpy and just make you feel yucky all day.

Insomnia begins as an acute condition but quickly can become chronic and often debilitating. Those with insomnia typically complain or grumble about their quality of sleep. Many report an inconsistent duration of sleep. Often, they feel like they don’t sleep at all or that their sleep is light and not restful. Some may find it dif-

ficult to fall asleep or stay asleep.

A lack of quality sleep can lead to problems with attention, concentration, mood and memory. More than one-third of adults report symptoms of insomnia. Almost 20 percent of those people might have an insomniac disorder.

Insomnia can be caused by a variety of reasons: physical disorders, substance abuse, circadian rhythm disturbances, psychological factors, poor sleep environments, and poor lifestyle habits. One way to assess if you may have insomnia or a sleep problem is to begin to keep a sleep Journal or log over the course of a month. The information in the journal should include when and

• Sleep only as much as you need to feel refreshed during the day and restrict your time spent lying in bed.

• Train yourself to use the bedroom for sleep and sexual activity only — do not work, hang out, watch television, etc., in the bedroom.

• Avoid long naps.

• Cut down on caffeine products before bed.

• Make sure your bedroom is a comfortable temperature, not too cold or warm.

• Get up at the same time seven days a week to regulate your biological clock. Sleeping in on weekends might disrupt your natural sleep rhythms.

• Eat regular meals. Being too hungry or too full can affect sleep.

• Keep your bedroom free from excessive light and noise.

• Put away technology at least 30 minutes before going to sleep. The bright screens on many devices signal to your brain that it is a time of wakefulness, not rest.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another treatment method that is evidencebased and highly effective at treating sleep disorders. It involves attending at least one session with a trained professional who can help improve sleep habits and behaviors.

CBT is a structured program that helps you identify and replace thoughts and behaviors that cause or worsen sleep problems, with habits skills and strategies that

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promote better sleep. The goal of CBT is to help overcome the underlying causes of sleep problems.

There are various CBT interventions and skills that, when practiced, are highly effective in helping sleep.

Examples of these techniques include: • Relaxation training, which can help calm your mind and body.

• Skills that address twisted thinking and cognitive distortions.

• Skills to help manage worry.

Keep in mind that insomnia isn’t the only reason you might be tossing and turning at night. Sleep apnea is a common — but often overlooked — risk factor in cardiovascular health. When thinking about risk factors for heart disease, quality of sleep is often overlooked.

“Sleep apnea is characterized by repeated episodes of breathing cessation during sleep,” Dr. Frank Barbieri, whose practice focuses on sleep apnea and treatment options, says.

“It affects 12 million to 18 million Americans, which is 4 percent of middle-aged men and 2 percent of middle-aged women. This condition becomes more common as you get older, and at least one out of 10 people older than 65 may have sleep apnea.”

A person may be more at risk for sleep apnea if they are overweight or if they snore loudly. People who have high blood pressure, a decreased airway size, a large neck or collar size, or a family history of sleep apnea may also be at risk.

Proper treatment can help minimize and even eliminate the symptoms of sleep apnea.

Available treatments include lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, limiting alcohol, avoiding medications and sleeping on your side rather than your back.

A CPAP mask is used for moderate to severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea. The mask is attached to a machine that blows air from the mask and your throat. Evidence suggests that a custom-fi ted mouthpiece may also be an excellent treatment option.

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LUXURY HOMES of the Lowcountry

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Newly constructed and renovated homes in the Lowcountry are warm and welcoming, with at least a dash or two of striking focal points. BY DEAN ROWLAND

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uxury homes in our area are that, of course, and much, much more. Custom everything, from the finest craftsmanship in trims and finishes, imported handpainted tiles, century-old reclaimed wood and brick from long-ago forgotten Southern mills and warehouses, oversized floor-to ceiling windows, marble in the master bathroom, splendid indoor and outdoor fountains, custom-carved banisters, dormers peeking out through a copper roof, and a natural stone fireplace glowing in the outdoor living space.

Luxury is not ostentatious in the Lowcountry, because our homes are not cookie-cutter designs like the Northeast or the Midwest, where square footage matters more than substance and attention to detail. There’s a sense of grace and subtlety without pretension down here. We know luxury when we see it and admire it with subtle gasps.

Outdoor Kitchens

These days in the Lowcountry, this feature rivals the finest indoor kitchen for its functionality, aesthetics, versatility, convenience, durability and sheer pleasure of the good life outdoors with friends and family.

Long gone, of course, is the stand-alone grill, a bag of charcoal, a few chairs and a table or two. For a $100,000 or more, homeowners are installing high-end multiple grills, like a built-in Viking grill with side

sear burner, smoke drawer and rotisserie; a Primo ceramic charcoal grill for grilling, smoking, baking and roasting; an Italian Mugnaini wood-burning pizza oven with a firebrick floor; stainless steel appliances; a cooking island; custom stone sinks; a built-in twin-tap front Kegerator for storing and dispensing your favorite beer or white wine; dishwashers; utensil storage; weatherresistant cabinets; built-in refrigerators; and built-in table cooktops.

Often adding to the outdoor ambiance are a wood-burning stone fireplace, a handconstructed oyster shell firepit, rafter-mounted heaters, state-of-the-art sound systems and light-emitting diode lights that change color around the pool or water fountain.

Decks, patios and pools

The gateway to nature comes from natural woods, concrete and stone, like cut pavers in varying sizes to create a dazzling visual display. Add some dramatic stone seating and garden wall designs and pathways, lush flowerbeds and shrubs, a water feature, and decks, patios and poolscapes become outposts of luxurious civility.

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teak, cedar, redwood, mahogany and cypress all are admired — and understandably so — for their stability and attractiveness.

Travertine probably leads the way as the natural stone of choice in the Lowcountry because of its variety of colors, three finishes richness and luxuriousness. Many homeowners gravitate toward brick for its multiple patterns, colors and size variation.

Decorative concrete coatings can add a luxurious touch to pool decks, garages and balconies.

Others earmark flagstone slate, limestone, granite and cobblestone as foundations for their patios.

Free-standing lamps, riser lights in the steps and post-cap lights in railings provide safety and mood.

Regardless of which materials homeowners choose, all elements have to flow and connect seamlessly from one to the other. The individual pieces have to become a single body of work of top-shelf design and craftsmanship for maximum impact.

When it comes to luxury swimming pools, the sky is the limit.

From fountains to statues to waterfalls, homeowners can transform any ordinary pool into an elegant retreat.

Besides open floor plans that promote sight lines to the informal dining room, great room, outdoor patio and beyond, highend cabinetry and appliances are surging in popularity.

Consider installing, for efficiency and a “wow” factor, two Sub-zero (or Viking or Wolf) refrigerators, two Bosch dishwashers, refrigerator and warming drawers disguised as normal cabinets, in-wall winepouring devices or full-size wine refrigerators, a steam oven with its own direct water line, and a six-burner, commercial-grade Russell with a barbeque that vents outside.

Custom-built butler pantries are smaller kitchens unto themselves, with sinks, coffee and tea stations, storage and prepping space.

New kitchens are likely to showcase stainless steel as countertops, a walnut island with agate top for a furniture look, exotic wood veneers, white marble, wood and commercialgrade glass tile, copper sinks and range hoods.

Lighting fixtu es like chandeliers, sconces and pendants dazzle the eye with exquisite finishes and design details and illuminate as individual pieces of art.

Other luxury details:

• Ultra bathrooms.

Pampering comes naturally inside walk-in showers with multiple showerheads, rainfall ceiling showerheads, massage jets and steam showers tucked inside tempered glass, along with sauna wood panels, chromotherapy lights and an aromatherapy system. Add some personal touches like heated flooring towel warmers, touchless toilets and custom wall and ceiling finishes for a spalike retreat.

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AT HOME • Metal roofs. The sky is the limit when deciding which material, design and style to select. Steel, aluminum and copper metal roofs can complement any Lowcountry, historic, transitional or contemporary home design. This durable, lowmaintenance cover also protects against thermal expansion and corrosion from the coastal, salty air.

• Brass. This finish is making a big comeback in lighting fi tures and kitchen and bathroom hardware. This is not your grandmother’s brass that was polished or lacquered; today’s brass is unfinished well-worn and a time-honored classic piece of hardware.

• Quartzite. This natural stone has found a lofty niche that natural granite and manmade quartz used to occupy — and still do in huge numbers — as the material of choice in many Lowcountry luxury homes.

Don’t worry marble, you’re not being neglected.

• Large, oversized windows.

In the Lowcountry, homeowners love to bring the outside in with floo -to-ceiling windows in the great room that display gorgeous views of the lagoon, golf course or ocean.

• Luxe metallics. Warm metals like gold, copper and bronze are nudging their way into the kitchen, even though silver, stainless steel and chrome are still a preferred choice for many.

• Mud rooms. Sure they’re functional for hanging coats and slipping off pluff-muddy shoes.

But today’s luxury home tranforms a mud room into a room of substance with heated floors built-in storage space, washers and dryers, and Fido’s comfort zone for lounging.

• Custom-carved deck railings. These elegant and intricate designs in any number of weather-resistant exotic hard-

woods or wrought iron complement a luxury-laden deck with their signature look.

• The smart home. From their smartphones or tablets, homeowners can lock and unlock front-property gates, heat up the sauna, dim lights, adjust temperature control, turn security cameras on or off, and connect devices and appliances to communicate with each other … inside or outside of the home.

• Coffered ceilings. These sunken decorative ceiling tiles in a square or rectangular shape are bordered on all sides by deep or shallow beams. Custom crown molding and precise detail make a dramatic visual statement, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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“At Reminiscent Homes, LLC we are dedicated to o˜ ering Custom Homes Built with Quality, Value, and Distinct Design”

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At Southern Coastal Homes, we strive to balance the aesthetic form and spatial function of a home, your home.

We specialize in crafting living spaces as unique, and inviting, as the Lowcountry itself.

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At Allen Patterson Residential, LLC, we have a mission: To build quality custom homes at an affordable price.

Discover for yourself the reason so many people call our houses home.

Allen Patterson is a third generation builder in Beaufort, a Master Builder of South Carolina, a NAHB Certified Green Professional, Certified Graduate Builder and Certified Graduate Remodeler of the National Association of Home Builders. We are proud members of the Southern Living Custom Builder Program.

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Lyle Construction prides itself on making the journey as enjoyable as the destination. We vow personal attention, professional demeanor and results that speak for themselves.

With 26 LightHouse Awards to its credit, Lyle Construction was honored to keep the streak alive when the company received the 2015 LightHouse Award for Best Overall and 2015 LightHouse Award for Best Kitchen.

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abitat for Humanity’s rst neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, The Glen off Marshland Road is a major boon for families who cannot afford housing. Hilton Head Monthly sat down with Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity’s president, Patricia Wirth, to discuss the community milestone.

Question: Is homelessness a problem for an island known for magni cent beachfront homes, golf courses and gated communities?

Answer: Homelessness is a real problem amidst the beauty of the Lowcountry. Families without permanent places to live might spend some time with relatives and friends, sleeping on the couch or the oor, or they might live in their cars. People with no shelter at all live outdoors. At our last New Family Orientation, which is the only place where we distribute applications, there were 379 people in attendance.

We had 10 houses available.

Q: How did The Glen neighborhood come to be?

A: The Glen is a result of a 14-acre land donation by the Town of Hilton Head Island.

We paid for the infrastructure through local fundraising, including several large gifts from Habitat supporters. Our volunteers come from all parts of the community, and that diversity is part of the strength of Habitat worldwide. Our founder, Millard Fuller, was fond of talking about the “Theology of the Hammer,” meaning that working together to strengthen families strengthens the community as a whole and brings people together.

Q: Where else have you built homes locally?

A: We built three houses on individual lots. Later, we built on land donated in Bluffton and Jasper County for a total of 92 houses.

Q: What quali es a family for a Habitat’s dwelling?

A: We ask three questions of all applicants: 1. Do you need a simple, decent, affordable place to live? To ensure that applicants do need a simple, decent place to live, we make homes visits to all applicants. Applicants must provide information from their landlords regarding the amount of rent they pay each month. To be considered affordable, rent should be no more than 35 percent of the applicant’s income.

2. Can you pay a mortgage? Applicants must make between 30 percent to 60 percent of the area’s median income. This means that a local family of four can make no more than $40,440 annually to qualify.

3. Are you willing to partner? Every family in the Habitat program must agree to perform between 300 to 400 hours of sweat equity, helping to build their own houses and those of their neighbors.

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Q: President Jimmy Carter is probably the face of Habitat, correct?

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INTERNATIONAL BUYERS REVIVING

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can be difficult to define luxury; it means something different to everyone. However, once you find your dream home, it is luxury to you. Luxury real estate is a niche market and caters to a limited number of prospective buyers.

According to the 2014 National Association of Realtors Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, only 10 percent of first-time and repeat homebuyers purchased a home with 3,501 square feet or more.

Nationally, the luxury market has recovered quite well, thanks to an influx of international buyers. In 2014, five countries accounted for 51 percent of all purchases by international buyers: China, Canada, Mexico, India and the United Kingdom.

The stock market can also play a key role in the sale of luxury homes. A volatile market can cause potential buyers to put a hold or delay on the purchase.

Luxury buyers are likely to begin their searches online, which is typical of all buyers today. However, sellers of luxury homes may decline Internet marketing because of privacy concerns. It is also not uncommon for groups of investors or family members to purchase a luxury home together and use it as a rental property or a vacation home.

Working with a qualified luxury home Realtor provides buyers the best opportunity to find the property of their dreams and assist them with negotiations, financing and inspection.

Our local market has a variety of luxury homes, from beachfront mansions to sprawling estates. Roughly 104 homes sold for more than $1 million in the first nine months of 2015 through the Hilton Head Multiple Listing Service. With the assortment of lifestyle choices and the renovations of many of the gated community’s amenities, our area emulates the quality of life desired by luxury home owners. M Jean Beck is the executive vice president of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors.

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Give Charles, Frances, or Angela a Call!

(843) 384-7300 or (800) 267-3285 ext. 215 Charles Sampson Home - (843) 681-3000 Mobile - (843) 384 -7300

Frances Sampson (843) 681-3307 x 236 Mobile - (843) 384-1002

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81 Main Street, Suite 202 Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

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SUNSET/WATERWAY VIEWS. Magnificent moss draped oaks and vistas up Skull Creek and the Port Royal Sound to the Broad River Bridge. 3 or 4 bedroom, library, 2 offices, 2nd floor family room, tons of storage and a hobby room. Open floor plan flows to the pool deck, covered terrace and two lower decks. Views abound from almost every room. Homesite is an oversized patio with a private open space. $1,140,000

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OYSTER REEF GOLF CLUB’S 4TH FAIRWAY and lagoon view, short distance to the Port Royal Sound and located in the heart of Hilton Head Plantation on a cul de sac street.

This 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home offers views and values. There is a formal Living Room & Dining Room, an open Kitchen/Family Room, 2 car side entry Garage, cathedral and tray ceilings. Great curb appeal and mature landscaping. $398,500

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ENJOY sitting on your private back deck viewing the tranquil lagoon with its fountain. 21 Highbush is a conveniently located to Spring Lake Recreation area with its tennis complex, new pavilion, the Plantation House and soon to be the new Spring Lake swimming pool. This home has 3 BR | 3 BA, a formal living and dining room, eat-in kitchen which is open to the family room. There is a side entry two-car garage and expansive wrap around deck. $418,900

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION home with panoramic view of Dolphin Head Golf Club 2nd fairway and green. Wrap around deck, short distance to both Spring Lake Pool Complex, Dolphin Head Beach Park and the Bluff walkway along Port Royal Sound. 3 BR or 2 plus den, living and dining room with wood floors and high ceilings, eat-in kitchen. Masonry Savannah grey brick fireplace. One owner house. $338,500

NESTLED UNDER MOSS DRAPED OAKS and palmettos, just off the bend of a salt water marsh and tidal creek, 29 Deerfield offers great views and some of the best fishing in all of Hilton Head Plantation just off your back deck. The marsh is a habitat for the egret, heron and osprey. 3 bedroom or 2 and a den, 2 1/2 bath. One owner home with a two car garage, full size lot, formal LR, expansive rear deck and only a short distance to the Dolphin Head Beach park. $340,000

PRIVACY and lagoon view and has open space on three sides. Covered back deck. Deceiving from the outside. This home features 3 bedrooms and a den. The den could be converted to a 4th bedroom. There is a formal living room with a Savannah grey brick fireplace, a formal dining room as well as an eat-in kitchen. The second floor boasts a very large bedroom and a bath with 2 walk in attics, one of which could easily be converted to another room. $435,000

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UNMATCHED PANORAMA of the Intracoastal Waterway encompassing wildlife, shrimp boats, changing tides, and spectacular sunsets including a front row seat for the 4th of July fireworks! Features include outdoor storage, complex swimming pool and recreation area, short distance to the docks, restaurants, and the Country Club of Hilton Head. Three bedroom, great room and expansive winterized deck. 2nd floor $355,000

LOCATED in the exclusive Golf Club Community of Indigo Run. Outdoor living area with fire pit and large stone and tile hot tub. High coffered ceiling with skylights and ceiling fan. Slate counter and an island with a Lynx grill and stainless steel Vent-A-Hood.

3500 sq. ft. 4 BR or 3 plus a bonus room, 4 full baths and an office home. Built in 2002 and features include hard coat stucco, high smooth ceilings, formal living room and dining room, wood and tile floors, granite tops and stainless steel appliances. $695,000

18 COQUINA ROAD is second row ocean in Port Royal Plantation and just off the open space walkway to the beach and is nestled under stately moss draped hardwoods. Quality built in 1965 by one of Hilton Head Island’s original craftsmen. It is a home with a floor plan ahead of its time. The living space, living room, dining room and kitchen are all open and the ceiling is high. The masonry fireplace separates the living space. $590,000

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OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD your dream home in exclusive Spanish Wells. This homesite is 1.25 acres and is on the second fairway of the Spanish Wells Golf Club. Shown is a 3100+ sq.ft. home with a first floor master, future bonus room, easy to be a 3-car garage, generous allowances, office, kitchen/family room, walk in pantry and more.

Outstanding view of the golf course and easy walking distance to the community pool, tennis and clubhouse. Other floor plans available. $935,000

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WEXFORD PLANTATION. One of Hilton Head Island’s finest communities. For boaters the Wexford Harbor is just off Broad Creek and easy access to the ICW. Golf Course has recently been redesigned. Tennis at Wexford is first class. This 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath home has been totally redone with travertine and hand scraped wood floors, high smooth ceilings with exposed beams, a chef’s kitchen with granite. Beautiful view of the 8th fairway.

Close to beach, shopping and dining. $980,000

DIRECT INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY and Fantastic Sunsets over Skull Creek and Pinckney Island. the first right just off the bridge.

Enjoy kayaking from your backyard or from the Mariners Cove docks. There is a complex pool, tennis and docks. 103 Mariners Cove is very unique in that it has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a half bath. Updated with granite counters and tile flooring. Great for a permanent home, second home or rental property. $239,000

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AN OCEAN FRONT community in the heart of Hilton Head Island, home of Van Der Meer Tennis Center, Sonesta Resort Hotel and the Shipyard Golf Club. Owners have use of the Shipyard Beach Club a bike ride away. 903 is an oversized 2 BR, 2.5 BA with two extra flex rooms, kitchen and baths have been updated. Kitchen has granite. Harbour Master pool is great and overlooks a lagoon and golf fairway. Harbour Master is a small quiet community. $215,000

A GREAT WAY TO OWN a get-a-way at the Hilton Head Island Beach. Just steps from the ocean and in Coligny Plaza with its dining, shopping, night life and music. The oceanfront pool complex is outstanding. There is covered parking. This 1st floor one bedroom villas which can sleep 6 is turnkey ready. All you need to do is bring your toothbrush, bathing suit and some suntan lotion. $148,500

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY to own an acreage on Hilton Head Island overlooking marsh to deep water. There is a possibility to subdivide the 5 acres into multiple homesites with two of those being marshfront. Drive by and scout out this great Bank Owned property. $360,000

LOWCOUNTRY MASTERPIECE that is nestled under moss draped oaks. Enjoy the cool breezes off the marshes of Mackay Creek and view the 11th fairway of Moss Creeks North Course. 4 BR or 3 BR and Den / 3.5 BA with a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and family room. Antique Heart Pine floors and crown molding, French doors to beautiful back deck. Moss Creek is just minutes from world class Hilton Head Island but is a world away. $645,000

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WONDERFUL 3BD/2BA home located on the Park in Woodbridge. This home has been updated with granite counters, wood floors and a large deck. There is a private wooded view in the back and a park view in the front.

Other features include an office, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen and unfinished bonus room. $315,000

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CHARMING 3 bedroom home located in new River Ridge school district. Features tile flooring and cathedral ceilings with ceiling fans.

There is an open eat-in kitchen off the great room and a garage. Sandy Pointe is located off of Buckwalter Parkway and features a community pool, playground and basketball goal. It is located near Publix shopping center and the Station 300 entertainment center. $169,900

LOCATED on the desirable Park in Woodbridge, view of the gazebo. Four bedroom, three and a half bath with a salt water swimming pool.

This home features a first floor master suite, eat-in kitchen, formal living, formal dining and family room with a fireplace. Custom features are seen throughout this home including your very own outdoor kitchen. $389,000

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SEA PINES REAL ESTATE AT THE BEACH CLUB 15 MIZZENMAST LANE ˜ SEA PINES

101 SHOREWOOD VILLA ˜ SOUTH FOREST BEACH

130 HIGH BLUFF ROAD ˜ HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

An elegant house with distinctive architectural detail. Lofted LR ceiling/antique wooden beams, ÿ replace, multiple views of the 10th, 16th, 17th, 18th Harbour Town Golf Links/Glistening lagoons, Calibogue Sound, Sunsets. A Show-House for the discriminating buyer. A ÿ ne value. Must see.

MLS #340619 $3,475,000 UF

Very upscale, ocean front villa on ground level. Walk out patio door to beach or pool. No stairs! Three bedrooms, three full baths. Great bedroom separation. Open ° oor plan with beautiful furniture and appliances. Gently used as second home and would be a great rental villa.

MLS #338313 $948,000

Large homesite with great view of golf course and lagoon. Three bedrooms, Three full baths. Gently used as a second home. Sun Room and eat in kitchen. Very close to Port Royal Sound.

MLS #338783 $409,000

Diann Wilkinson 843.671.2587

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

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11 BEACHSIDE DRIVE ˜ SEA PINES

Open ° oor plan, house was remodeled in 2007. House has 14’ elevation, many features, heart pine ° oors, granite throughout, marble, new appliances, carpet and spray foam insulation. Located on 8th fairway of Harbour Town Golf Links. Very open ° oor plan.

Sea Pines ARB has granted conceptual approval for pool.

MLS #332853 $1,495,000

Overlooking 18th fairway of Harbour Town Golf Course, Calibogue Sound and Daufuskie Island. Completely renovated 2014 with two master bedrooms, two separate living rooms and kitchens. 5th ° oor is an outdoor patio with hot tub, TV, refrigerator, and half bath with amazing views. 4 bedrooms have golf water views.

MLS #340618 $3,275,000

Updated 4 bedroom, 4 bath high ceilings Beach home with views to the ocean and easy walk to the beach. Granite kitchen with stainless appliances. Large screen porch plus 2 car carport with much storage and community pool. Walk to South Beach o˛ ers plus South Beach Racquet Club. Projected gross rentals of $50,000.

MLS #339813 $1,089,000

Zach Patterson 843.338.8621

Je° Hall 843.384.7941

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033

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Beautifully furnished high ceiling 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath 4th row ocean home with big pool and sundeck. Perfect ° oor plan with living room, big eat-in kitchen with Family room and separate laundry. Large 2 car garage, mature landscaping and ideal 2nd home or grate rental. Easy to show!

MLS #339967 $1,625,000

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Fabulous sound-front home with expansive deep-water views, huge heated pool, 3-car garage and so much more. Over 4000 SqFt, custom-built as 4 Br, presently enjoyed as 3 Br plus den/ o˝ ce & huge bonus room. Amazing deep water property...Amazing value!

MLS #337080 $1,350,000

Barbra Finer 843.384.7314

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Rarely on the market...Fabulous 3 Br 3 Ba townhouse in this “oceanside”enclave next to Sea Pines Beach Club! Top of the line appliances, custom built-ins, beautifully furnished, a true one-of-a-kind!

MLS #339378 $839,000

Barbra Finer 843.384.7314

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Huge grass backyard with bulkhead for crabbing and ÿ shing.

Walk to all Harbour Town amenities: the Lighthouse, restaurants, children’s playground, boat rentals, parasailing, etc. Features include 1441 sq ft spacious townhouse, 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen. Overlooking gracious waterfront patio.

MLS #337071 $570,000

Come see this handsome WOW house in Sea Pines! Harbour Town Golf Course area! Iron-gated enclosed courtyard, beautiful fan-shaped living room, formal foyer, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, family room, gourmet kitchen, heated pool, garage, media room, exquisite furnishing! $1,119,000

Fabulous home, steps to the Beach W/Golf & Lagoon view of Ocean Course on West Beach Lagoon Rd. LG Kitchen/FR with FPL, LR/DR with 2nd FPL. Enormous Master Suite W/Sitting area and huge bath. 2 Additional BRS & BA’S, Screened Porch, O˛ ce/Game room over Garages, Maple Flrs, High Ceilings, Beautiful Pool & Deck.

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Pete Rebish 843.290.0998

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548 OCEAN COURSE VILLAS ˜ SEA PINES

6 TUPELO ROAD ˜ SEA PINES

One of the last townhome lots available in Harbour Town! Sunset views of the 18th of Harbour Town and the Calibogue Sound.

Build your dream home today and enjoy all of the fun of Harbour Town now!

MLS #329606 $599,000

You can walk to the beach, the award winning Plantation Golf Club AND the gorgeous Sea Pines Beach Club. Updated inside, this villa & location make for the perfect seaside getaway. A popular short term rental spot due to the easy access to top shelf amenities, this villa is also great for a private hideaway or permanent residence.

Rarely on the market, Ocean Course Villas are hard to duplicate.

MLS #339178 $499,000

Well maintained 4 bedroom or 3 plus den and 3 full baths. Huge great room and dining area. Separate eat in kitchen. Big laundry area and expansive new deck plus driveway. Oversized 2 car carport. Perfect redo opportunity!

MLS #336155 $595,000

Jeannie Lawrence 843.816.2275

Gold Coast”– 3rd ROW – Sea Pines

MLS #338503 $1,395,000

Rob Reichel 843.384.6789

Lorri Lewis 843.422.6448 17 WOOD IBIS ROAD ˜ SEA PINES

22 N. LIVE OAK ˜ SEA PINES

914 CUTTER COURT ˜ SEA PINES

7 Bedroom, 8 Bath 3rd Row walkway ocean home with gorgeous ocean views from kitchen, dining, upstairs master and an additional upstairs bedroom as well. 4600 Sq Ft of luxury with granite, heart pine ° oors, perfect condition and decorator furnishings. Large upstairs family room, big heated pool & spa, Built-ins galore.

MLS #329597 $2,999,000

Very private 1/2 acre lot with a great ° oor plan and sweeping lagoon/golf vistas all within walking distance to the beach and Sea Pines Beach Club. 4BR/5BA home with a bonus room with a ÿ rst ° oor master and excellent bedroom separation. Beautiful screened pool , outdoor decking for living and entertaining.

MLS #339321 $1,549,000

Enjoy beautiful views of the newly completed Harbour Town Golf Club and #’s 1 and 9 of Harbour Town Golf Links from this fabulous villa. Newer appliances. Remodeled baths, and freshly painted.

Great rental property in the heart of Harbour Town! Upscale dining and the entertainment of Harbour Town are just steps away.

MLS #338619 $349,000

Rob Reichel 843.384.6789

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

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14 Millwright Drive - $979,000

18 Millwright Drive - $1,395,000

102 Crosstree Drive, N. - $1,695,000

28 Millwright Drive - $849,000

Water Front, Master Down, 4/4.5 Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Lowcountry Classic – Direct Marsh Front Call Joe – 843.384.6183

Intercoastal Waterfront – 5 Bedrooms Call Muffy – 843.290.6424

Historic Replica – Expansive Water Views Call Terry – 843.683.9996

11 Sailwing Club Drive - $249,000

47 Sparwheel Lane - $749,000

43 Millwright Drive - $495,500

93 Heartstone Circle - $224,900

Building Site – Direct Harbour Front Call Anuska – 843.384.6823

New Constr. – Builders Personal Home Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Rare Single Level Home in WH Call Muffy – 843.290.6424

Close to Old Town Bluffton – 4 Bdrms.

Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

6 Sparwheel Lane - $544,000

56 Spindle Lane - $325,000

27 Sparwheel Lane - $135,000

3 Leeward Passage - $589,000

Perfect 3/2.5 – Lagoon View Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

3 BR. Villa plus Loft Completely Updated Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Patio Lot – Great Location Call Terry – 843.683.9996

Elevator – 4 Bdrms/4.5 Bath Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Boatslip Ownership starting at $39,900 Financing Available For more information on all these properties please call

843.681.5600 26 Spindle Lane - $469,000 Elegant Harbour Front Villa Call Muffy - 843.290.6424

or visit

RichardsonGrp.com

90 Crosstree Drive - $259,000 Building Site – Direct ICW Call Joe – 843.384.6183

Joe Lucchesi • Lonnie Goulet • Terry Deery • John Bonham • Muffy Schulze • Anuska Frey

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TR AC T CO N R DE UN 11 Crosstree Drive - $98,900

70 Helmsman Way, #1401 - $120,000

3 Fernwood Trail - $225,000

278 Ft. Howell - $199,500

Least expensive building lot in WH. Lagoon view Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Short Sale Opportunity – Marina Front Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Short Sale Opportunity – 4 Bdrms.

Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

Wonderful Golf and Lagoon views Call Lonnie – 843.338.0094

18 Indian Hill - $357,000

5 Sparwheel Lane - $199,000

19 Indian Hill - $299,000

34 Millwright Drive - $360,000

Build Your Dream Home Call Joe – 843.384.6183

Great Courtyard Homesite Overlooking Lagoon Call Terry – 843.683.9996

1/3 Acre Lot with Extended Marsh/Harbour Views Call Muffy – 843.290.6424

1/2 Acre with Calming Pond Views Call Joe – 843.384.6183

Call for information on purchasing your boatslip!

30 ft. Boatslips starting at $39,900.

35 ft. Boatslips starting at $58,000.

40 ft. Boatslips starting at $78,500.

45 ft. Boatslips starting at $99,000.

48 ft. Boatslips starting at $76,500.

50 ft. Boatslips starting at $95,000.

60 ft. Boatslip at $189,000.

Joe Lucchesi • Lonnie Goulet • Terry Deery • John Bonham • Muffy Schulze • Anuska Frey

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www.RickSaba.com

Unbelievable is the only way to describe this home, the detail is absolutely stunning! Over 1/2 an acre perfectly situated to capture GORGEOUS Marsh and Sound views. Sit back on your deck or enjoy your screened in porch with fireplace taking it all in. Open floor plan w/eat in kitchen complete with top of the line everything! The detail is endless: Stunning wood and tile flooring, detailed crown molding/chair rail, newer energy efficient HVAC’s, mosquito system & more. 3 car garage, office, dining room and media room.

Offered for $1,399,000.

13 Sams Point Hilton Head Plantation ...as of October 31st: 76 Closings Year to Date and counting...

I want to thank all of my clients and friends, I am so grateful and blessed to able to work with so many awesome people, in the BEST place to live on the planet! I am so humbled and thankful. — Rick

Rick Saba

Carolina Realty Group (843) 683-4701 • Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com www.RickSaba.com 2009 Realtor® of the Year Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors® 2005 President Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors®

Follow me on the web and on Facebook & Twitter.

I am very fortunate that Rick Saba was my realtor® and he found me a great house in Hilton Head Plantation. Rick took his time to understand what I was looking for and also “coach” me along the way to find the perfect home. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area, responsive to my questions and requests, very professional and an absolute pleasure to work with during this process. Thanks, Rick!

— Jane HHI, SC Home Owner 2015

Would you like to get AUTO ALERTS on ANY COMMUNITY OR VILLA COMPLEX? Please call (843) 683-4701 or email me today: Rick@TheBestAddressinTown.com

Happy Searching! www.SearchRealEstateHiltonHead.com

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Drew Butler

43 years Island resident. 30 years in Real Estate.

Let intimate local knowledge and experience work for you.

If you are considering selling or buying a property, call Drew.

843-384-8637 cell • Drew @ DrewButler.com

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Sea Pines

754 COLONIAL DRIVE

3 SYLVAN LANE

4BR/4.5BA + Bonus, guest suite, exercise room and office. Lush landscaping around private heated pool with incredible 16th green view. $995,000

3BR/3.5BA Prime location walking distance to Harbor Town and The Sea Pines Center yet on a very private cul-de-sac. Great views and rental history. $625,000

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Indigo Run

672 COLONIAL DRIVE

216 BERWICK GREEN

4BR/4.5BA Outdoor kitchen, multiple entertaining areas around private, lush landscaped pool area, plus gourmet kitchen, home theater and elevator. $859,400

3BR/3.5BA + Bonus spectacular town home with soaring ceilings, bright open kitchen and ATTENTION TO DETAILS! $599,000

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Port Royal

20 COTESWORTH PLACE

9 WIMBLEDON COURT #10A

4BR/4BA + Bonus. Rarely used second home with intelligent custom design. Light, bright and open on a favorite Indigo Run Street. $819,000

4BR/4BA + Bonus FURNISHED. Hard to find lock-and-leave pristine beach getaway.

Walk to the beach! $569,000

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Indigo Run

602 COLONIAL DRIVE

13 CHANTILLY LANE 4BR/3BA BEST PER SQ. FT. VALUE IN INDIGO RUN. High ceilings, bright and open popular Gleneagle model. Multiple golf views from screened-in porch. $475,000

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

LOTS FOR SALE

R ED U C ED

5BR/4.5BA Custom built by prominent HHI builder. Great design, new HVAC and paint.

Highest quality and incredible features on private 13th hole location. 799,000

748 COLONIAL DRIVE 5BR/5BA Immaculate home with an oversized kitchen, awesome family gathering room, study, billiard room and guest suites, situated on the beautiful 16th hole. $765,000

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3 Laurel Spring Road (Berkeley Hall) . . . . .

720 Colonial Drive (Indigo Run) . . . . . . . . .

81 Peninsula Drive (Moss Creek) . . . . . . . .

712 Colonial Drive (Indigo Run) . . . . . . . . .

684 Colonial Drive (indigo Run) . . . . . . . . .

24 Lexington Drive (Belfair) . . . . . . . . . . . .

23 Drummond Lane (Indigo Run) . . . . . . . .

$599,000 $299,900 $249,000 $229,900 $169,000 $150,000 $ 99,000

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PALMETTO HALL

28 Clyde Lane – BRAND NEW!! High quality home being offered by Tom Peeples Builder Inc. Enjoy super views of unique semi island green and water from your screened in porch downstairs & golfers porch upstairs. Features 4 Bedrooms/4.5 Baths with open floor plan, hardwood, granite, crown molding, and all the goodies, 2-car garage plus golf cart garage. $699,500

FOREST BEACH

1 Guscio Way – Fabulous oceanfront retreat with views that will last a life time! Multi level 6 bedroom, 7.5 Bath home. All elevator serviced and 3+ car garage. Covered back porch with pool and spa overlooking the beach. Annual rental income of $160,000! $3,150,000

FOLLY FIELD

10-100 Island Club – First floor - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with tranquil lagoon views! Beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, smooth ceilings throughout, plantation shutters, tiled bathroom showers, and more! Island Club amenities include 3 swimming pools, 9 tennis courts, 24 hour security, and all just steps to the beach...what could be more inviting? $275,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

35 Bent Tree Lane – Incredible views and location…just 300 steps to Dolphin Head Beach, Port Royal Sound and Rec Center. Spacious open floor plan with 3 BR/ 2.5 BA, panoramic golf views, updated granite kitchen, stone and wood flooring, extensive crown moldings, skylights, 2 sided fireplace, huge screened in porch, beautifully landscaped and more! $529,000

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cell 843.384.8797 | office 843.681.3307 | toll free 800.267.3285 | email Richard@RMacDonald.com INDIGO RUN

INDIGO RUN

INDIGO RUN

INDIGO RUN

STATELY AND ELEGANT Home overlooking a beautiful salt water Pool | Spa + the 13th Fairway in the private Golf Club. 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths + 2 Half Baths. Carolina Room. $899,000

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” - Fall 2015 completion. 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths.

Large Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. $799,000

FORMER MCNAIR BUILDERS home overlooking 16th Fairway of the Golf Club. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath home.

Separate Cabana overlooks courtyard Pool. $779,000

BRAND NEW HOME built my “Homes by Marshside”. 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths plus Study. Double Fairway View. $739,000

FOLLY FIELD

PALMETTO HALL

INDIGO RUN

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

PANORAMIC VIEW! Oceanfront Sea Cloisters penthouse, furnished villa with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Great 2nd home or rental property. $625,000

CUSTOM BUILT CLASSIC Lowcountry home. 4 Bedrooms + Bonus Room and 3.5 Baths. Lagoon view. $599,000

FOLLY FIELD

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

PANORAMIC Direct Oceanfront 2 FABULOUS TOWNHOMES across Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully furnished from the CCHH. 3 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. villa. Sea Cloisters is a private gated $525,000 oceanfront community + pool. $525,000

PANORAMIC LAGOON View!

LOWCOUNTRY HOME overlooking Beautiful McNair built 3 Bedroom, 3 the 15th Fairway. 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Bath home. A decorator’s dream! 2nd Home. Carolina Room plus Flex Room - home. $539,000 Study. $549,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

SEA PINES

IMMACULATE HOME overlooking the 14th green in the rear and the lagoon and 11th green of Oyster Reef in the front. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. $489,000

BEST VALUE 4 BR Home. Secluded corner lot w/open space opening to a lagoon view. Carolina Room + incredible Screened Porch. $449,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED Home overlooking the 8th Fwy. 3 Bedrooms + 2.5 Baths. New hardwood floors, Kitchen + Baths + much more! $429,500

DESIGNER DECORATED! Desirable 1st floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully furnished villa. Overlooking the sunsets on the Intracoastal Waterway and Skull Creek. $425,000

VIEWS across golf course to Dolphin Head Beach. Remodeled with beautiful upgrades! 2nd home. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. $399,000

BEAUTIFUL HOME set back on a private cul-de-sac overlooking the 8th Fairway of the CCHH. Soaring ceiling and lots of glass. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. $369,000

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

FOR INCREDIBLE HOMESITES CONTACT RICHARD MACDONALD

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 62 Bear Creek Drive. . . . . $275,000 INDIGO RUN 72 River Club Drive . . . . . $199,000 HAMPTON HALL 11 Sherbrooke Avenue . . . . $115,000 6 Normandy Circle . . . . . $75,000

GREAT HOUSE overlooking the 15th Fairway of Oyster Reef Golf Course. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Updated Kitchen and much more! $359,000

BEST VALUE home! Move in condition! 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Fernwood with a Carolina Room. Great Location - Close to Spring Lake Recreation Area and Dolphin Head. $229,000

For Incredible Homesites contact Richard MacDonald!

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Betty Hemphill (c) 843-384-2919 www.bettyhemphill.com betty@bettyhemphill.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 25 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

Ingrid Low

(o) 843-686-6460 (c) 843-384-7095 www.ingridlow.com ingrid@ingridlow.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $245 Million Sold!

Ann Webster

(o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $225 Million Sold!

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27 SPARTINA CRESCENT – Fabulous newer contemporary marsh front 4 bed/4 1/2 bath plus library, Carolina room, living room/ sitting room. Popular great room with open kitchen. Smooth 10 ft ceilings, wood floors, commumit pool and tennis. $950,000

36 RED OAK — SEA PINES — Charming 3BR/3BA home built by Johnson Delaney features a lg. Carolina room, living room, kitchen/family, sep. dining room, gas fireplace and stove. Oak, tile and brick floors. Heated pool with great decking area. Mature landscaping in a very private setting. $699,000

5 BOLEN HALL – LONG COVE CLUB – Beautiful views of the 16th hole of the Pete Dye golf course, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, cozy family room with fireplace, sun room and private pool. NEW ROOF! $569,000

38 GULL POINT – Stunning remodel of custom 4 BR, 3.5 BA home plus Carolina room, screen porch, heated pool, spa & lush landscaping on high 14 ft elevation property with expansive marsh views. Community marina, tennis courts and less than a mile to the beach. $1,632,000

102 CLUB COURSE DRIVE – SEA PINES – Curb appeal, location, view, lg. size of all rooms and excellent condition makes this gracious home extra special. 3BR/3BA, approx.

3888 sq.ft. in a beautiful golf course setting. $749,900

4 PINTAIL — Charming 3 BR English cottage only steps to the beach with screened porch, private HEATED POOL, exquisite furnishings and proven rental history. $725,000 furnished.

34 STONEY CREEK ROAD — SEA PINES — Charming Cape Cod style 3 BR/3

6 RUDDY TURNSTONE – SEA PINES – Utterly charming 4 BR, 4 BA walk to the beach! Open floor plan with updated kitchen & baths, separate family room, wood floors and private pool. $1,450,000 furnished.

7 SEASIDE SPARROW — A charming 3rd row beach house with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, private heated pool, screened porch and views of Sprunt Pond. Excellent rental history and fully furnished for $1,245,000.

SEA PINES – Charming all one level 2 plus den/2 bath home in Greenwood Forest midway between the beach and Harbour Town. Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, eat in kitchen, dining room.

Community pool, tennis, playground and park. $385,000

FOUR BATTERY ROAD – Terrific corner lot about half a mile to the beach, beautifully landscaped with privacy on all sides. All one level 3 bedroom/3 bath home with 4 bedroom/office plus den, New kitchen. Roof for pool. $625,000

A SOUND VILLA IN SEA PINES – 4 bed plus den fireplace garage furnished great view and proven rental history for $1.1M.

1/2 BA plus den home with terrific views of sparking lagoon and down 11th fairway of Heron Point course. Easy walk to Harbor Town. Wood Floors, remodeled kitchen and baths. Screen porch and patio plus front courtyard and 2nd level balconies. $635,000 Furn

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ENVIRONMENT

THE AMONG US HILTON HEAD SNOWBIRD HOSTING SEMINAR ON SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

“THE FUNGUS AMONG US”

When: 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 18 Where: Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn Details: The lecture will discuss the role of fungi in the web of life, followed by a hands-on session where participants can create their own take-home shiitake mushroom log.

Cost: $20 Contact: 843-689-6767, ext. 223

Many years ago, Dave DesJardins happened to be browsing in a Borders books store when he chanced upon a book on wild mushrooms. Like most Americans, he avoided wild mushrooms for fear of being poisoned.

H

owever, an avid hiker, he had often spotted many deliciouslooking mushrooms in the woods. What made him buy the book was the fact that it showed those wild mushrooms paired with many delicious looking recipes for eating them. As they often say, the rest is history.

Today, when his wife will let him play in the kitchen, he loves to prepare a meal that features wild mushrooms for friends.

DesJardins is a snowbird here on Hilton Head Island — he spends his summers at his home and its two acres of gardens, on a nice cool mountaintop in a small town in Pennsylvania.

To supplement his wild mushroom find the last few years, DesJardins has planted homegrown shiitake mushrooms in the shady parts of his gardens in Pennsylvania.

Long a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has endeared them to American

taste buds. These exotic hearty mushrooms can now be found in supermarket shelves across the U.S. throughout the year.

Like other mushrooms, these specialty mushrooms are as mysteriously unique as they are delicious.

Shiitake mushrooms are rich in B vitamins; they are an excellent of pantothenic acid, a very good source of vitamin B2, and a good source of vitamin B6, niacin, choline, and folate. Additionally, they are concentrated in minerals, being an excellent source of selenium and copper, a very good source of zinc, and a good source of manganese. They are also a good source of vitamin D and dietary fibe .

To maximize their flavor and the retention of their nutrients, it is important to not to overcook them. That’s why it is recommended sautéing them for just seven minutes to bring out their best flavor while maximizing their nutrient retention.

For many years, DesJardins has also been a volunteer with the Master Gardener program in the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and South Carolina. As part

of the educational aspect of the program, DesJardins has taught many seminars on the role of fungi in the web of life in those states.

He will also often supplement the seminars with a hands-on program that allows you to take home a shiitake mushroom log that will furnish you with these delicious mushrooms for many years.

These seminars also cover many examples of “bad” fungi — like the elm tree and chestnut tree blights — as well as the blight that caused the Irish potato famine that caused the death of millions.

In addition, DesJardins explains how some fungi are plant’s best friends. Indeed, most plants could not survive without fungi to help them digest the nutrients in the soil.

He cites, for example, how botanists were stumped for years when they tried to grow orchids from seed. Their seed is so small — like dust — that they contain no nutrients.

Unless a friendly fungi is there to help feed the seeds, they will not propagate. (And, we all know how penicillin was derived from bread mold, opening up the whole field of modern antibiotics.)

DesJardins will be presenting a seminar titled “The Fungus Among Us” on Nov. 18 at the Coastal Discovery Musum at Honey Horn. He will also offer the seminar in the spring. M November 2015 157

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WHAT TO DO

NOV. 1: CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE ... NOV. 2: MEMORY MATTERS 16TH

PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

FEATURED EVENT

NOV. 1

2015 Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance: Sunday, Nov. 1, Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island. Playing host to some of the country’s finest collector automobiles, Hilton Head Island sets a beautiful backdrop with its majestic live oaks and draping Spanish moss. With everything from jaw-dropping classics to two-wheeled machines to wooden boats to amazing beach mobiles, Hilton Head Island brings out the car lover in all of us. hhiconcours.com

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ART THROUGH NOV. 28

Art Exhibition: 10 a.m. - close, through Nov. 28, Hilton Head Library.

The Hilton Head Plantation Artists Association announces its annual show at the Hilton Head Library. The show offers a variety of mediums — oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor paintings, collage and mixed media, photography, printmaking, fiber arts, and more — and all the art is for sale.

For more information, contact Dorothy Steelman, exhibition chairwoman, at 843-689-2488.

NOV. 1

Fifth Annual Arts in the Barn: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Lemon Island Widgeon Point Barn. A portion of the Arts in the Barn event proceeds will be donated to Beaufort County Open Land Trust. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Charlene Gardner at Four Corners Art Gallery at 843-757-8185.

NOV. 2-DEC. 5

“An Exhibit of Contemporary Art”

by N. Jack Huddle: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, SOBA Gallery. The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery welcomes N.

Jack Huddle as the featured artist from Nov. 2 through Dec. 5. “An Exhibit of Contemporary Art” presents colorful abstractions of common themes with dominant colors in each, intentionally used to set the mood of the viewer.

For more information, go to sobagallery.com or call 843-757-6586.

NOV. 6

“Fresh Strokes” Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Coastal Discovery Museum. Ten female artists have banded together to present “Fresh Strokes,” a multimedia program, from Nov. 7 to Jan. 14. The exhibition includes watercolors and

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TERS 16TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAM oils, acrylics, collage and monoprints.

All work is for sale by the artists and the exhibit is free. Works will be on display at the Coastal Discovery Museum’s Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Temporary Exhibit Gallery, which is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 843689-6767 ext 224.

ATHLETIC EVENTS NOV. 2

Memory Matters 16th annual Charity Golf Tournament: Monday, Nov. 2, Moss Creek Golf Club. Register today; space is limited. 843-842-6688, jeannie@memory-matters.org

NOV. 7

Footprints in the Sand: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7, Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head. Join the National Alliance for Mental Illness for its 10th annual beach walk, with music by Cranford Hollow, great food and fun at the after-party. For more information, call the NAMI office at 843-681-2200.

NOV. 9

“Be A Saint” Golf Classic: 9:30 a.m.

Monday, Nov.9, Bear Creek Golf Club.

Proceeds will benefit free early prenatal care and services offered by the

Pregnancy Center & Clinic of the Low Country. Enjoy an entertaining day with golfer-friendly scramble format, separate flights for men, women and mixed teams and contests and prizes. Cost is $150 a person, which includes golf, souvenir gift, prizes, buffet lunch with complimentary beer and wine, and more. For more information, call 843-689-2222 or email hhislim@gmail.com.

NOV. 10

Veterans Purple Heart Golf Classic: Tuesday, Nov. 10, Dataw Island. The Purple Heart Golf Classic will be played by a field of 200 supporters and 30 wounded veterans from all across the U.S. Members of the U.S. Simpson Cup team will also be competing. This year, the tournament will continue to raise money for the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships for dependents of those killed or injured in the service. For more information, contact the Dataw Island Golf Club at 843-838-8210.

NOV. 14

Second Annual Run for the Brave: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Palmetto Hall Clubhouse, Hilton Head Island. The second annual Run for the Brave 5K race will benefit Operation HomeFront, an organization that provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when the return

NOV. 10-DEC. 5

“Sunlight & Shadow, Pastels by Don Nagle”: An opening reception will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The exhibit is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, inside the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 843-681-5060.

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Nov. 8: Commemorative Candle lig

home. The race starts and finishes at Palmetto Hall Clubhouse. For information on how to register, go to www. palmettorunningcompany.com.

NOV. 21

The Jazz Corner’s 11th Annual Golf Tournament: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Arthur Hills Course, Palmetto Dunes. Awards ceremony, prizes and a live performance following the tournament. Proceeds to benefit the Junior Jazz Foundation’s efforts to boost school music programs. For information on signing up, sponsorship or donations, please contact Kelli Lesch or Mike Huffstetler at 843-842-8620 or Kelli@ thejazzcorner.com.

NOV. 26

Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Fun Walk: 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at 397 Squire Pope Road. The Hilton Head Island Recreation Center is partnering with The Deep Well Project to collect nonperishable items for its food pantry. Donations can be made at packet pick-up or on race day. The race will start in front of the Chart House and wind through Hilton Head Plantation, with a turn back to the finish line at the Chart House parking lot. For more information, call

the Island Rec Center at 843-681-7273 or go to www.islandreccenter.org.

BEAUTY NOV. 12

Arum Spa presents “A Beautiful Evening”: 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, Arum Spa. Professional skin analysis from Pevonia Botanica’s skin expert, Karen DiLiberto. Mini-spa treatments and demonstrations, door prizes, food from Heyward’s restaurant and more.

843-341-2786, sonesta.com

EDUCATIONAL NOV. 4

“Lowcountry Medicinal and Useful Plants”: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Coastal Discovery Museum.

Botanist Daniel C. Payne will lecture on how Native Americans, early settlers and our most recent arrivals have used and continue to use our native and naturalized plants for medicinal and other purposes. A selection of native plants will be available for sale after the lecture. Cost is $7 per person and advance reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

NOV. 8

Commemorative Candle Lighting: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Jarvis Creek Park, Hilton Head Island. Memory Matters will host a Commemorative Candle Lighting as part of a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Organizations across the United States participate in this unique and inspirational event, offering individuals touched by any form of dementia the opportunity to join in spirit and solidarity at hundreds of sites. For more information, call Memory Matters at 843-842-6688.

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NOV. 6-14

Military Outreach Week: Friday, Nov. 6 through Saturday, Nov. 14, Port Royal Golf Club. Love to play a round of golf? Enjoy a lively tennis match? The Heritage Golf Collection on Hilton Head Island is supporting multiple military outreach programs with a fun-filled week of events, starting with a golf tournament benefiting Birdies for the Brave on Nov. 6. Fees are $135 per player and $500 per team. Enjoy a fourperson scramble with a military hero. Includes lunch, golf, after-golf event with prizes and raffles. Other events include: Nov. 7, tennis Thank the Troops event; Nov. 8, oyster roast and live music at Oyster Reef; Nov. 11, Veterans Day at the Port Royal Golf Club Open House; and Nov. 14, Run For the Brave 5K at Palmetto Hall. Sign up now to play or check out an event near you. For more information, contact Ben Smith at 843-681-1766 or email bsmith@heritagegolfgroup.com.

NOV. 10

“Where Have All the Yellowfin Gone?”: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Coastal Discovery Museum. Formerly abundant in the S.C. offshore recreational catch, yellowfin virtually disappeared off our coast by 2006. Wallace Jenkins, the associate director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resource’s Office of Fisheries Management Division will offer a brief look at international fishery management and its glacial pace of management actions and decisions.

Free; reservations are required due to limited seating and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

NOV. 12

“History of Beaufort County, Vols. 2 & 3 with Dr. Larry Rowland and Dr. Steve Wise”: 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Beaufort County Library. Local historians provide an overview of “Rebellion, Reconstruction, and Redemption” and “Bridging the Sea Islands’ Past and Present.” Copies of the books will be available for purchase and autographing. No need to register. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Grace Cordial at 843-255-6468

or gracec@bcgov.net.

NOV. 14-15

Kayak Tours and In-Store Event with Todd Ballantine: Broad Street Kayak Tour, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Shelter Cove Marina. May River Kayak Tour, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Wilson Village, Palmetto Bluff. “An Evening with Todd Ballantine”: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, the Outside Hilton Head flagship store in Shelter Cove Plaza. Acclaimed author, artist and environmentalist Todd Ballantine will lead kayak tours followed by a signing of his book “Tideland Treasures.” Kayak tours are $55 a person, and all proceeds will be donated to The Outside Foundation. The in-store event is free and open to the public, with donations for the foundation strongly encouraged. 843-686-6996.

NOV. 18

“The Fungus Among Us!”: 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 18, Coastal Discovery Museum. This lecture will discuss the role of fungi in the web of life, followed by a hands-on session where participants can create their own take-home shiitake mushroom logs. Cost is $20 per participant (includes one shiitake mushroom November 2015 161

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FESTIVALS NOV. 7

Bluffton International and Craft Beer Festival: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Oyster Factory Park on the May River. This year’s Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival will continue the tradition of offering an exceptional selection of more than 160 beers from around the world, featuring more than 30 styles from over 60 breweries. Festival will feature a food court, vendors and live music. For tickets and more information, go to www.blufftonbeerfest. com or call Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

NOV. 21-JAN. 2

Dove Street Festival of Lights: 6-10 p.m. nightly Nov. 21Jan. 2, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. A Hilton Head Island holiday tradition for more than 20 years returns to Shelter Cove Towne Centre for the 2015 holiday season. Visitors from across the region can experience the magic of the cascading lights display. The 2015 season will add the new Shelter Cove Community Park to the amazing display of more than 75,000 lights. Enjoy nightly holiday entertainment and fun for all ages. For more information, call 843-686-3090.

NOV. 13-15

Hilton Head Island Oyster Festival: 5-8 p.m., Nov. 13-15, Shelter Cove Community Park. The festival highlights steamed, fried and stewed oysters along with other delicious food for nonoyster eaters. There will be live entertainment, kid zone, marshmallow roasting and sports lounge showing football games. $6. islandreccenter.org, 843-681-7273

NOV. 14

St. Andrew By-the-Sea Annual Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. One of the largest continuously run church bazaars in South Carolina. All proceeds from the festival support the outreach and mission projects of St. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church. Live music, great food, coffee and donuts for early birds. Open bazaar featuring gifts, large garden shop, gently used items, and the ever popular “Odds, Olds and Collectibles.” Silent auction offering special items from local businesses. Auction closes at 1 p.m. For more information, call 843-785-4711.

NOV. 19-22

Music to Your Mouth: Nov. 19-22, Palmetto Bluff. A four day food festival featuring parties, special meals, classes and other events. Many top chefs from around the world will be at the event. musictoyourmouth.com

NOV. 27-JAN. 1

Harbour Town Lights: Evenings, Friday, Nov. 27-Jan. 1. Stroll along the harbor and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece being a towering Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place for families to be this

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Operation Christmas Child collecting gift boxes

BY BETH MCKINNEY

W

hen is the last time you dared believe the world could change for good? Watching the hopeless regime that constitutes our international leadership breeds, in a word, despair. In a culture that screams loudly anything goes, the light inside that compels us to want to make a difference often becomes very, very dim.

With gadgets in hand to distract us from the immense suffering on our planet, we hardly need give our innermost longing to serve others a passing thought.

But there is a Christian coalition, one with more than 110,000 volunteers working in processing centers, together with countless seasonal participants at more than 4,000 local collection sites,

delivering millions of shoeboxes packed with gifts, letters, love and encouragement to the world’s most needy children.

The organization is Samaritan’s Purse, and its mission is Operation Christmas Child.

Through this program, children — many whom have never

opened a single present — are given a shoebox filled with ageappropriate toys, hygiene items and school supplies. Many boxes also include a Bible passes printed in a variety of languages.

Senders are encouraged to include a letter to the child who receives the box, including pictures and a return address to encourage the child to write back.

Operation Christmas Child began with the collection and delivery of 28,000 boxes in 1992.

The collection goal that year was 1,000 boxes when Franklin Graham’s friend asked for help with his church’s Christmas project. Since 1992, the annual mission has continued to grow, with 10.4 million boxes delivered in 2014 in 118 different countries.

This is not a project that could

manifest through human efforts alone; it would have fallen apart long ago. Operation Christmas Child is a case study in the power of prayer, the dedication of Christians walking in victory, and the commitment of individuals to find wrap, pack and drop off shoeboxes, and in the process, teach another generation how to inspire the miracle of hope.

If you would like to participate or to learn more, go to www. samaritanspurse.org. Many Lowcountry churches and organizations are collecting shoeboxes to help benefit the program.

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BY KAREN CERRATI

was a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre and shared the stage at Lincoln he Nutcracker perforCenter during the Golden Era of mance presented by that prestigious company. Every the Hilton Head Dance Theatre is an annual holi- year new costumes are created; others are recycled with changes, day gift that has been bestowed and the dances are modified on our community for 30 years. to reflect this year’s talents. To Under the artistic direction of many of us, the idea of a new Karena Brock-Carlyle and John Nutcracker every year is daunting.

Carlyle, this classical ballet has For Karena, music translates into showcased the talented dancers of the Hilton Head Dance School, movement and the dances flow, according to John. . along with professional artists.

Over the years, John Carlyle The first Nutcracker, in 1985, was performed at the Community danced many roles in the Hilton Head production including the Playhouse courtesy of Bill iconic Mouse King, and partnered Dunnagan. The Playhouse just with the students. He studied at happened to have a dance floor the acclaimed Harkness School of stored under the stage. The Ballet and danced professionally Carlyles couldn’t imagine the with several companies before Christmas season without The meeting Karena at the Savannah Nutcracker, a staple for ballet companies world-wide. And, they Ballet. The Nutcracker will be performed at the Seahawk Cultural wanted to give their students the Center on the campus of Hilton opportunity to perform.

Head Island High School for six “We needed a goal and the performance of the second act of shows only. Show times are 7:30 on November 13th, 14th, 20th The Nutcracker was it,” recalled and 21st and 2:30 on November John Carlyle. “That ballet is still 15th and 22nd. what we work toward year after Tickets are $28 for adults, $23 year.”

The Hilton Head Dance School for seniors (60 and over) and students (13-18) and $17 for children students start performing at age three and their roles change every 12 and under. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit year. They literally work for years www.hiltonheaddance.com or cal. to acquire the skills and poise 843-842-3262. M to move up to the more difficult showcase dances.

“It’s such a privilege, really,” said Carlyle. “Many of our dancers stay with us for fifteen years. What an honor and a responsibility; these kids are a big part of our lives.”

The challenge has always been to present a fresh Nutcracker each year.

Surprisingly, Carlyle says this comes easily to Karena, who

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NOV. 28

Community Christmas Tree Lighting: Saturday, Nov. 28, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Santa, Mrs. Claus and their trusty reindeer Rudolph will help kick off the holiday season at the town’s official Christmas Tree Lighting, an old-fashioned Yuletide celebration complete with Christmas carols, holiday crafts, yummy treats and a musical performance from the cast of “Singin’ In the Rain.” Activities for children include face painting, holiday crafts and photo opportunities with Santa. Hot chocolate, coffee, barbecue and other treats will be available to help keep patrons warm. Free and open to the public. Go to www.artshhi.com for more details.

holiday season with live entertainment and activities. The official tree lighting will take place just prior to the Gregg Russell concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27.

FUNDRAISERS NOV. 14

Lowcountry Reads for the Holidays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Christ Lutheran Church, Hilton Head Island. The Heritage Library fundraiser will shine the spotlight on our area’s talented stable of writers at its first ever book fair. Notable local authors featured will include Pat Conroy. Tickets are $10 per person, available at www. heritagelib.org. Proceeds to benefit The Heritage Library. For more information, call 843-686-6560, or visit www.heritiagelib.org.

NOV. 15

Benefit concert: Sunday, Nov. 15, Cheap Seats Tavern, 142 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton. Concert featuring four bands to help fund surgery for Josh Aragon, local baseball player and BMX champion suffering from MS. The operation, known as HSCT, would use

Aragon’s own stem cells to stop the progression of the disease, and possibly reverse some symptoms. Come out and help him take a swing at beating MS. For more information, contact Lindy Aragon at laragon14@hargray.com.

HEALTH NOV. 9-13

Memory Screenings: By appointment, Nov. 9-13, Memory Matters, 117 William Hilton Parkway. The National Memory Screening Program, an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, will be providing memory screenings, which, while not a diagnosis, can suggest if further evaluation is needed. Free. For more information, call 843-842-6688.

HONORING NOV. 7

Celebration of Life: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Jump & Phil’s Bar and Grill. A celebration of life event will be held for co-owner Phil Henry. “We will remember our good friend and what a good person he was,” said John “Jump” November 2015 165

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Nov. 8: A celebration

Griffin, co-owner of the establishment the two founded 21 years ago in Reilley’s Plaza near Sea Pines Circle.

Jump & Phil’s will be closed the rest of that day.

NOV. 8

A Celebration of Remembrance: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. The service will be an opportunity to take a step toward healing with others who are making a similar journey and is sponsored by the Health Ministries team at the church. Names of loved ones will be read and may be submitted on the day of the service. For information, call the church at 843-681-3696.

LIBRARY EVENTS WED., SAT

Yoga with Martha Pike: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in November (except Nov. 11), Bluffton Library. Relax your mind and body under the direction of Martha Pike, and please bring your own yoga mat.

Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary. org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

ONGOING

Microsoft Office and Computer Operating Systems Drop-In: Bluffton Library. Ask questions about MS Office or Windows and Apple operating systems, or let our techies show you great online “how-to” resources and tutorials. Free. By appointment only. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@ bcgov.net.

ONGOING

Internet 101 Drop-In: Bluffton Library. Learn how to set up Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo email accounts; use Firefox and Google Chrome Web browsers; and search

FRIDAY

Friday Yoga: 1 p.m. Fridays in November (except Nov. 27), Bluffton Library. Martha Pike leads this new yoga class to help prepare the way for a serene and balanced segue into the weekend. Please bring a yoga mat.

Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary. org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

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Bob Fitzsimmons (Steve Fine) ; Nancy Laws (Sarah Fine); Barbara K. Clark (Audrey Bellini) ‘ Ken Perkowski (Eddie Bellini); John Lavelle (Mike); Kay Owen (Liz)

May River Theatre presents

‘You Haven’t Changed A Bit (and Other Lies)’

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BY BARBARA CLARK

ix seniors will take the stage for May River Theatre Co.’s third show of the season, “You Haven’t Changed a Bit (And Other Lies),” playing Nov. 6-22 at Ulmer Auditorium in Bluffton Town Hall. This riotous baby boomer musical follows three couples in their 60s as they experience adventures in aging. The couples, who have been friends for more than 30 years, plan to renew their wedding vows in a combined ceremony, and the musical romps through the trials and tribulations of retirement and lasting love ahead of the ceremony.

Three veterans and three newcomers to the May River Theatre stage will be featured. Veterans John Lavelle (Mike Dooley), Barbara K. Clark (Audrey Bellini) and Bob Fitzsimmons (Steve Fine) will pair up with newcomers Kay Owen (Liz Dooley), Ken Perkowski

(Eddie Bellini) and Nancy Laws (Sarah Fine).

Performances are at 8 p.m.

Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m.

Sundays.

All tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 843-815-5581. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

The show is produced by the May River Theatre Company and is directed by Christine Grefe.

Beth Corry is the musical director.

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the Internet with Google and Bing.

Each class will end with a Q&A for specific questions. Free. 843-255-6512

ONGOING

Career Services 101: Bluffton Library.

Spend some time with career services experts who will help you develop fantastic resumes, cover letters and job seeking strategies. Free. By appointment only. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

THURSDAY

Bluffton Genealogy: 2 p.m. Thursdays in November (except Nov. 26), Bluffton Library. Debbie Dubrucq leads a weekly collaborative effort on family genealogical research using ancestry. com’s library edition and other resources. Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 3

Sew’n Tell: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3,

Bluffton Library. Sew’n Tell is a group of people who enjoy sewing -- clothes, accessories, home decor and more.

They strive to make it fun, interesting, helpful and a place to show off a bit, so come and join the fun. Free. For more information, visit beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 3, 17

Tech Drop-In: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 and 17, Bluffton Library. Bring your tablet, device or laptop, or use one of Bluffton Library’s computers; and have your computer questions or issues addressed by a seasoned IT pro. Free.

For more information, contact Bratton DeLoach at 843-255-6503 or bdeloach@bcgov.net.

NOV. 3-24

Gentle Yoga: 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Nov. 3-24, Hilton Head Library. Relax your mind and body with therapeutic yoga. Participants need only to bring their own mat. No registration required. Class is open to teens

and adults. Free, for more information, contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843-2556524 or priscillap@bcgov.net.

NOV. 3

Hospice Care in the Lowcountry: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Hilton Head Library. Darlene Schuetz, local aging specialist, will discuss hospice care. Event is free; for more information, contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843255-6524 or priscillap@bcgov.net.

NOV. 5-19

Drop in Computer Help: 11 a.m.noon Thursdays, Nov. 5-19, Hilton Head Library. Bring any computer questions or practice what you’ve learned in class. Practice Word, Excel, Mousercise, Facebook, email, Google and more on Hilton Head Library’s lab computers and receive one-on-one help from experienced “techies.” No registration necessary, event is free.

843-255-6525

NOV. 7

Strength Training for Women (Rescheduled): 2:30 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 7, Hilton Head Library. Learn why every woman should plan and partake in strength training for overall health.

Personal trainers from XP Fitness will lead the presentation with an overview, demos and motivation. Please register in advance of the event. Enjoy snacks and win a one-month gym membership. For more information, contact Lauren Read at 843-255-6531 or at lread@bcgov.net.

NOV. 7

Rediscovering Bluffton: 1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7, Bluffton Library.

Celebrating Bluffton presents fascinating and untold stories of Bluffton’s past. Free. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 10

Coloring Art Fun for Adults: 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 10, Bluffton Library. Did you have fun coloring as a child? If so, join Jodie Randisi as she shows you how much fun coloring is for adults.

Colored pencils will be provided. Free.

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3: HOSPICE CARE OF THE LOWCOUNTRY ... NOV. 7: STRENTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 14

Rug Hooking: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Bluffton Library. Learn or become more pro cient at rug hooking. Free. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

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NOV. 14

Saturday Matinee: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Hilton Head Library. Enjoy the town’s free big screen at the library’s monthly showings with refreshments. November is National Aviation History Month and celebrates America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation. Join Hilton Head Library for an epic biopic chronicling the aviation pioneer, tycoon, filmmaker and all-around astonishing figure that was Howard Hughes. Call or go to beaufortcountylibrary.org to reveal the movie’s title. Free. For more information, contact Lauren Reed at 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net.

Lowcountry Flutes Variety Performance: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Bluffton Library.

Lowcountry Flutes brings its rapid-fire musical treats and enchanting harmonies back to the library. These flutists play classical, jazz and fun movie themes. Free. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 16

Irish-American Songs: 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Bluffton Library. The Raparees, Sun City Hilton Head’s own Irish singers, will present a program of songs from the Emerald Isle along with some favorites from the Irish-American

songbook. Audience participation is encouraged, and if the mood is right, there may even be some jigs and reels for dancing! Free. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary. org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-2556512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 18

Bluffton Book Club: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Bluffton Library. The Bluffton Book Club will discuss “Stella Bain” by Anita Shreve. Free. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary. org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-2556512 or areasoner@bcgov.net.

NOV. 19

Is Stress Chronically Affecting Your Sleep?: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Hilton Head Library. Join Dr. Moshe Dekel and holistic health coach Sarah Mastriani-Levi as they discuss how stress undermines a good night’s sleep. Attendees will walk away with holistic solutions for their sleep issues that they can implement immediately. Win a discovery breakthrough session, a health and wellness consultation. Registration is requested. Free.

For more information, contact Lauren Reed at 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net.

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Coligny hopes to make Black Friday fun again

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ou’ve seen it before — starting in mid-October, Christmas starts creeping into your television and online advertising. You say, “No, wait.

Please wait till after Thanksgiving,” but the rush of Black Friday deals come sweeping in.

It’s simply overwhelming right before Thanksgiving and then crash, Black Friday is there, staring you in the face and begging you to spend, spend, spend at an exhaustive pace.

Coligny Plaza, Hilton Head Island’s “downtown” since 1955, wants to make Black Friday fun again. Coligny storeowners believe the day after Thanksgiving should be a time to get outside, enjoy family and embrace the Hilton Head community. That’s why Coligny Plaza will be hosting the Coligny Outdoor Market from 2 to 5 p.m. on Black Friday, Friday, Nov. 27.

DETAILS

What: Coligny Outdoor Market When: 2-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 Where: Coligny Plaza More information: colignyplaza.com

The event will feature music by local favorite Cranford Hollow, as well as food trucks, street-style vendors, bounce houses for the kids and holiday surprises. Enjoy the season of giving by stopping by one of Coligny’s 60 shops and restaurants to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. And be there for the kickoff of “Christmas at Coligny” — one lucky person won $1,000 last year just for shopping at Coligny during the holidays.

Escape the madness of the big-box stores and come relax with your family at Coligny.

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NOV. 20

Fall Foreign Film Series: 1 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20, Bluffton Library. Set during Franco’s mopping-up exercise after the Spanish Civil War, Guillermo Del Toro’s popular “Pan’s Labyrinth” is a wonderful, dark fairy tale that, in a metaphor for Spain itself, teeters on the edge of nightmare dreamscapes of corruption, violence and the death of innocents. Free. 843-255-6512

NOV. 30

Christmas Harp Music Performance: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Bluffton Library. Join us for a seasonal performance by Carolyn Christy and her friends. For more information, go to beaufortcountylibrary.org, or contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net

ONGOING THURSDAY

Farmers Market of Bluffton: Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., Carson Cottages,

40 Calhoun St., Old Town Bluffton.

Featuring fresh, local produce (organic & traditional), plants, nuts, herbs, flowers, honey, cheese, milk, eggs, beef, pork, lamb, seafood and more. Dinner at 5 p.m. Call 843-415-2447 for more information.

ONGOING

Flood Victims Fund: PASOS Latino Outreach’s ongoing efforts to collect for victims of flood in Charleston.

Donations accepted at Dago’s Snack and Panadería Ole in Bluffton; and Innova and Holy Family Catholic Church on Hilton Head Island. For more information, contact Yajaira Uzcategui at 843-476-6189 or yajaira@ scpasos.org.

ONGOING

Hilton Head Rotary’s 50th Anniversary Project: Known as the “50 for 50” initiative, members will raise $50,000 to commemorate 50 years of community service and will use that money to install a series of interpretive panels along the bicycle

and leisure path system of the Island.

Raffle tickets may be purchased from members of the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island. For more information, contact Mary Noonan at 843-342-2030 or mkn.hhi@gmail.com.

MEETINGS/ SEMINARS NOV. 5

Second Annual Economic Development Summit: 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Hampton Hall Club, 170 Hampton Hall Blvd, Bluffton, SC. The program will include the counties’ and local municipalities’ economic development entities tasked with bringing jobs and businesses into the area. Topics will include respective goals, achievements, and challenges.

Keynote speaker will be Secretary of Commerce Robert Hitt from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

Free. For more information, contact the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors at 843-842-2421.

NOV. 8

Helping Parents Heal meeting: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. Helping Parents Heal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting parents who have lost children, giving them support and resources to aid in the healing process, and allowing the open discussion of spiritual experiences and evidence for the afterlife, in a non-dogmatic way.

For more information, contact Irene Vouvalides at 201-233-6015 or ivouvalides@aol.com.

NOV. 11

Hilton Head Hall of Fame Buffet Luncheon: noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, Sonesta Hotel, Hilton Head Island.

The Hilton Head Rotary Club will host a buffet luncheon and induction ceremony at which time recognition of the honorees will be made and the plaques presented to their families.

Members of the community are invited to attend. Cost is $20 per person.

Deadline for reservations is Nov. 6.

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For more information, contact Hank Noble, chairman of the Hilton Head Island Hall of Fame, at 843-815-6014 or hnoble29910@gmail.com.

NOV. 17

Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island.

The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island will hold its monthly meeting and will feature guest speaker Paul Schatz of Fine Art Photography. Newcomers and guests welcome. Free. For more information, go to website at www.cchhi.net.

NOV. 18

USC Beaufort Luncheon Featuring Author Peter Golden: noon, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 30 Governor’s Road, Hilton Head. Author Peter Golden will discuss his new novel, “Wherever the Light,” a dramatic portrayal of an unlikely couple falling in love and struggling to maintain connection amid injustice and oppression. For more information, contact Susan Zurenda at 864415-3973 or sbzurenda@gmail.com.

SHOPPING NOV. 1

Holiday Open House: Sunday, Nov. 1, Pretty Papers and Gifts, The Village at Wexford. 843-341-5116.

NOV. 7

Herb Society Fall Sale: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7, the Pavilion at Shelter Cove. For information, call 843-671 3315.

NOV. 10-19

Holiday Boutique and Bake Sale: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 10, 11, and 12 at Hilton Head Hospital, and Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18 and 19, at Coastal Carolina Hospital. The boutique offers a wide array of jewelry and fashion accents, home accessories, holiday ornaments, and stocking stuffers, as well as baked goods prepared by the hospital staff and volunteers. Proceeds from this special event support The Hospital Auxiliary’s Caring Touch Program, which provides medication to those in need. Free. For more information, contact at Dave Hales 847-722-2323 or davehales@aol.com.

ON STAGE NOV. 3-DEC. 8

“Messiah” Rehearsals: 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Nov. 3-24, and Dec. 1-8, First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head Island, 540 William Hilton Parkway. No auditions are necessary. “Messiah” will be presented at the church at 5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 13. Call the church office at 843-681-3696 for information.

NOV. 11

“Songs of the Sea”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Holy Family Catholic Church.

The Mary Green Men’s Chorale “Men in Tune,” will present sea shanties, excerpts from “HMS Pinafore” & “South Pacific” plus a tribute to veterans of each branch.

Concert will benefit Backpack Buddies, a program of the Homeless Coalition, and the Junior Navy ROTC. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $25 for reserved seats.

For more information, go to marygreenmenschorale.com, or find them on Facebook.

To order tickets and to arrange group sales, email info@marygreenmenschorale.com or call 843-890-0953.

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a ... Nov. 14: Lowcountry Reads for the Holida

Pat Conroy headlining

Heritage Library book fair

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ilton Head Island’s exemplary literary scene will be on display at Heritage Library’s inaugural book fair.

Much has been made of the Lowcountry’s rich arts scene, and you only need ears to realize that the island’s music scene is one of the best. But what often goes unheralded is the strong and ever-growing literary scene in the Lowcountry. Something in the salt air seems to coax the muses from their slumber and attract talented writers of all kinds to our shores.

The Heritage Library fundraiser will shine the spotlight on our area’s talented stable of writers.

The book fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 at Christ Lutheran Church on Hilton Head Island. This will be a great opportunity to pick up gifts for friends and family and have your purchases signed by the authors.

Headlining the event is inarguably the most towering figure in our local literary scene, author Pat Conroy. The man who introduced the world to the Lowcountry through his books “The Water is Wide,” “The Great Santini” and “The Prince of Tides,” will be on hand with his latest, “The Death of Santini.” He’ll share the stage with “The Same Sweet Girls” author Cassandra King, as well as Story River Books authors Ellen Malphrus, Bernie Schein, Maggie Schein and John Warley.

Local authors who have made a national impact will be appearing at the book fair, including CJ Lyons, Sallie Ann Robinson, and Kathryn Wall.

Patricia Branning will sign her wonderful Lowcountry books, “Magnolias, Porches, and Sweet Tea” and “Shrimp, Collards, and Grits.”

Pat Conroy

DETAILS

What: Lowcountry Reads for the Holidays When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Christ Lutheran Church, Hilton Head Island Tickets: $10 per person, heritagelib.org

Hilton Head’s own Island Writers’ Network will be wellrepresented by James Edward Alexander, Len Camarda, Tom Crawford, Jane Hill, Norm Levy, Greg Smorol and Charlie Thorn.

The network will be introducing its latest anthology, “Hilton Head Island: Time and Tide,” a collection of works by 31 writers, as well as 11 photographers, most from the Camera Club of Hilton Head.

The Heritage Library exists to preserve and celebrate local history, so a slate of authors who have dedicated their work to telling Lowcountry stories will be present including Larry Rowland, “History of Beaufort County, Vols. I, II and III”; William Carson, “Emancipation Procrastination;” Natalie Hefter, “Images of America; Hilton Head Island;” Jim Jordan, “Savannah Grey;” Dwayne and Peggy Pickett, “The European Struggle to Settle North America and Colonizing Attempts by England, France,and Spain 1521-1608;” and Tom Thibeault, “The Man Who Stole Himself.” M November 2015 173

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NOV. 6-14

Bach-Fest 2015: 7 p.m. Multiple dates and venues.

Celebrating the legacy, theology and music of Johann Sebastian Bach, features six concerts in November at multiple venues in Beaufort and on Hilton Head Island. All proceeds benefit the Low Country AGO Chapter’s Scholarship Fund. Individual tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets for all three concerts are $5o for adults and $25 for students. For more information, go to www.lccago.org.

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NOV. 6

”A Musical Feast Benefit”: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Long Cove Country Club. ”Rock Star Pianist” Konstantin Soukovetski returns to star at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition Benefit, a festive evening of fine dining, wine and music.

Proceeds to support the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. Tickets are $95 per person.

Please RSVP by Oct. 30. For more information, call 843-842-5880.

“You Haven’t Changed a Bit (And Other Lies)”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 6-22, May River Theatre. Six seniors will take the stage for May River Theatre’s third show of the season, “You Haven’t Changed a Bit (And Other Lies)” The adventures of aging are filtered through three married couples in their 60s who have known each other for more than 30 years in this riotous baby boomer musical. All tickets are $25 and reservations may be made by calling the box office at 843-815-5581. The box office will open be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MondayFriday, starting Oct. 26.

NOV. 12-15

“A Tuna Christmas” Theater Production: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-14, and 2 p.m. Sunday,

Nov. 15, Sun City Community Theatre. Presented by the Sun City Community, “A Tuna Christmas” will star Bob McCloskey and Bob Taylor. All resident-produced shows are open to the public. Tickets are $21 ($18 for Sun City Community Theatre members) and are available by calling 843-645-2700 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. weekdays.

NOV. 12-15

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 12-14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre. Hilton Head Preparatory School brings one of the most acclaimed comedies ever to the stage this fall with a hilarious production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Tickets may be purchased online at www.hhprep.org and will also be available at the door. Prices are $20 for adults; $15 for seniors ages 60 and older; and $10 - students.

For additional ticket information and group rates, call 843-715-8510.

NOV. 12-14

Aladdin Junior: 7 p.m. Nov. 12 and 14, 5 p.m.

Nov. 13; Hilton Head Christian Academy Performing Arts Center. Aladdin, a kind but wily street urchin in the city of Agrabah, falls in love with beautiful Princess Jasmine. It just so happens that the Sultan has declared that Princess Jasmine must choose a

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NOV. 13-22

”The Nutcracker” ballet: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 20, and 21; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22, Seahawk Cultural Center on campus of Hilton Head High School. The Hilton Head Dance Theatre will present the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.” Returning are guest artists Anna Porter and Journy Wilkes-Davis performing the dream version of Marie and her Nutcracker prince.

Sharing the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy will be Hilton Head Dance Theatre Company members Elizabeth Blackshire and Julia Bragg. Tickets are $28 for adults, $23 for seniors (ages 60 and over) and students (ages 13-18), and $17 for children 12 and under.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to ww.hiltonheaddance.com or call 843-842-3262.

NOV. 15

Stardust Orchestra Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov.15, Bluffton United Methodist Church. The fabulous new Stardust Orchestra, under the direction of David Fleming, is pleased to present a free concert. The theme of this performance is “Swingin’ Big Band

Sounds,” and features vocals by Michael Schwartzkopf and Robin Lind. Tickets are not required for this free event. For further information, contact Rick Eckstein at 843-707-7813.

NOV. 14

Freda Payne: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald: 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina.

Celebrated R&B and jazz vocalist Freda Payne, who shot to fame with her #1 Hit “Band of Gold,” pays tribute to the iconic singer with her renditions of Fitzgerald classics. All tickets $71. For more information, visit www.artshhi.com. Box office: 843-842-ARTS

SEA PINES EVENTS NOV. 13

Bonfire Fundraiser: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Sea Pines Resort. Join the Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation for the fourth annual Bonfire Fundraiser. The evening will include cocktails, a Lowcountry-inspired menu, live music, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit capital replacement projects throughout the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.

Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased starting October 1 by contacting Community Services Associates (CSA) at 843-671-1343.

NOV. 4-6

”Capitol Steps”: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 4-6, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Acclaimed comedy group The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.

A bi-partisan laugh fest! All tickets $58, for more information visit www.artshhi.com. Box office: 843-842-ARTS or https://tickets.artshhi.com.

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NOV. 24-28

Thanksgiving Wagon Rides: various times, Nov. 24 through 28, Sea Pines Resort Enjoy a festive fall wagon ride as we 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 required; contact 843-842-1979. $15 for adults, $12 for child younger than 12.

NOV. 26

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt: 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26; Sea Pines Resort. Kick off your holiday festivities with this fun family-friendly activity! Reservations required. Contact 843-842-1979 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. $20 per family

NOV. 27

Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Sea Pines Resort. Join us under the Liberty Oak 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

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NOV. 27

Stan Smith Thanksgiving Tennis Exhibition and Happy Hour: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Sea Pines Resort.

Watch former No. 1 player in the world Stan Smith in action at our annual Thanksgiving Pro tennis exhibition. We kindly ask that you bring a canned good to benefit The Deep Well Project. For more information, call 843-363-4495.

NOV. 27

13th Annual Fishing Tournament: 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Sea Pines Resort. Join us in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve to fish for bass, bream and catfish at Fish Island. Try to win a prize in one of the tournament categories, and roast hot dogs and marshmallows around a fire. Reservations required; contact 843-842-1979. $15 a person including fishing pole, or $10 a person without fishing pole.

NOV. 28

Caramel Apple Festival: 1-3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 28, Heritage Farm at Sea Pines Resort. Bring the family to Heritage Farm for a fun afternoon of fall activities, including caramel apples, games, crafts and more. Rates vary based on activities. 843-842-1979

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Stan Smith Thanksgiving Tennis Academy: 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 – Saturday, Nov. 28, Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy this Thanksgiving with Stan Smith, former U.S. Open and Wimbledon Champion and U.S.

Olympic men’s tennis coach. This is a unique opportunity for participants to not only learn from Stan, but to also get to know him. Reservations required; contact 843-363-4495. Adults only. $268 per person.

NOV. 1

Broad Creek Cleanup: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Outside Hilton Head Outpost in Shelter Cove Marina. The Outside Foundation will host a litter cleanup of the Broad Creek. Volunteers are needed to collect trash by boat, kayak, paddleboard, foot or bicycle. For those needing a kayak to use for the event, Outside Hilton Head is offering free rentals with reservations. Those needing kayak rentals can reserve them by calling Outside Hilton Head at 843-686-6996. For more information, visit www.outsidefoundation.org or call 843-686-0179.

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NOV. 28

Mix Mingle & Jingle: 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, Wine & Cheese If You Please. $25 ticket includes wine, beer, cider, a wine glass, cheeses and a free gift. Free adult pictures with Santa. For tickets, call 843-842-1200.

VOLUNTEER NOV. 14

Lowcountry Community Church Hunger Project: 8- 9 a.m., 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., & 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Lowcountry Community Church.

Put passion into action. Join the fight against hunger! For more information, call 843-836-1101 or visit http://www. lowcountrycc.org.

WORKSHOPS NOV. 5

Cabinet makeover workshop: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, Revival Designs & Décor. Learn how to revive your cabinetry for less than $200.

RevivalDesignsHHI.com/learn, 843-7855557.

NOV. 27

Funiture painting class: Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, Revival Designs & Décor. Revive your furniture and accessories with no sanding, priming or waxing. RevivalDesignsHHI.com/learn, 843-785-5557.

SAVE THE DATE DEC. 2 Lowcountry Owls at Coastal Discovery Museum: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. The

program will cover the natural history of owls in general and the specifics of the five species of owls found in the Lowcountry. Live owls will be featured.

The program is $7 per participant; ages 12 and older only. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext.

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DEC. 3

American Revolution Round Table’s S.C. Quarterly Luncheon with Guest Speaker: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, The Country Club of Hilton Head. Larry Babits, author of the book “Devil of a Whipping-Battle of Cowpens,” will speak about his extensive research about the Battle of Cowpens. Many historians feel that Cowpens was the battle that turned the tide on the British. Paid reservations no later than Nov. 27, $25 for members and $33 for guests. For more information, contact Anne Hamilton at 843-705-7575.

DEC. 8

The Secret Lives of Billfish: 3 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8, Coastal Discovery Museum. This program is offered as a program to complement the traveling exhibition “The Great Sporting Fish,” which is at the museum through Dec. 31. The exhibition features paintings by Stanley Meltzoff, who was universally regarded as the pre-eminent painter of game fish in salt water. There is no charge for the program, but reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

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Hilton Head Prep presents

‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

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ilton Head Preparatory School brings one of theater’s most acclaimed comedies to the stage this fall with a hilarious production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” Prep’s first Upper School production at the new Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre. Directed by Peggy Trecker White, the show will run Nov. 12-15.

“The Importance of Being Earnest” was Wilde’s final play and follows two bachelors, Jack Worthing and Algernon, leading double lives to capture the attentions of the exquisitely desirable Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, who both have their hearts set on marrying a man named Earnest. In order to pursue their romances, both men concoct an elaborate deception, which leads to an even more outlandish surprise when the

formidable Lady Bracknell starts sleuthing about for the far-fetched truth.

Trecker White has doublecast many of the parts, so you will want to see this show more than once. The talented cast includes seniors and veteran actors Zach June (Jack), Jack Dextraze (Algernon), Kate Herman (Gwendolyn) and Jackson Puckey (Chasuble). You’ll likely recognize many of the actors from past Prep productions, including “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and “Thoroughly Modern Mille.”

Performances of “The Importance of Being Earnest” will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors age 60 and older, and $10 for students. They can be purchased online at www. hhprep.org and will be available at the door. For additional ticket information and group rates, call 843-715-8510. M

Cast members include Julia Gigante, Jackson Puckey, Logan Blair, Avery Campbell, Frank Milbourn, Shannon Hegerty, Serina Xiong, Kate Herman, Anita Uwadia, Ava Nixon, Jack Dextraze and Zach June.

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PHOTOS BY ARNO DIMMLING

he 9th annual Pedal 4 Kids community bike ride drew a record number of participants.

Supporting sponsors Tim Leary of Bob 106.9 and Jill Jauch of Subaru were on hand to support the ride.

Members of the Ohio State Alumni Club elded a team.

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The Bike Doctor team

Linda Kuhlman, Jackie Sergi and Beth Whiteford get ready to ride.

Team Indigo Run

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he 2015 Special Olympic North America Tennis Championships took place Oct. 15-17 at Van Der Meer Shipyard.

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athy Oleson and Michelle Wycoff hosted a ladies night at the movies to premiere Adriana Trigiani’s “Big Stone Gap” at Park Plaza Cinema.

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The Pedal 4 Kids chairman and James Bradford, grand marshal of the event.

Robert Seignious

Meghan Witherly The Players Amateur recently distributed donations to three Bluffton non-pro ts. Left; Bluffton Boys & Girls Club resource development director Nadine Mooers, Players Am tournament director Steve Wilmot, Bluffton Boys & Girls Club unit director Molly Smith and tournament coordinator Andy McMillen.

Wilmot and McMillen with Hospice Care of the Lowcountry executive director Jenny Brasington.

McMillen and Wilmot with Bluffton Self Help executive director Lili Coleman.

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Beach Properties of Hilton Head was recently honored by the American Red Cross’ South Carolina chapter. Each year, the company participates in the Heroes for Fire Victims Campaign.

Cpl. Charles Morgan, Cpl. Berry Phanh, Cpl. JohnPaul Imbody, Paws4Vets ambassador Wyatt, Moss Creek Marines C.O. Fred Will and member Roger Garreau, Sgt. Joel Contreras, and service dog recipient Marine veteran Simon Phillips and his service dog Guinness War at the Rotary Club of Okatie’s Polo for Charity event.

Pet of the Month: Katie Mae is 2 years old and weighs about 42 pounds. She is a shy Southern belle and would love a quiet home where she can relax. Call 843-681-8686 to adopt her.

The Heritage Library kicked off its capital campaign to restore the Baynard Mausoleum on the corner of U.S. 278 & Mathews Drive on Oct. 8. More than 50 attendees toured the grounds, “met” William Baynard and drank spirits among the spirits of the cemetery.

The Civil Air Patrol Low Country Composite Squadron responsed to unprecedented ooding in South Carolina.

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Hospice Care of the Lowcountry executive director Jenny Brasington, right, speaks after accepting a Lowcountry Recognition Award while Sun City Board of Directors president Tonja Flanagan, left, and Government and Business Affairs Committee chairwoman Judy Lampe, center, look on.

The One Hot Mama’s team at the annual Chili Cookoff hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head .

Candace Whittemore Lovely at the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival in Old Town Bluffton.

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PHOTOS BY MICHAEL KIRLAND

To submit photos from your event or party, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com or you can share them directly from your Facebook page by liking us on Facebook. All photos courtesy those pictured unless otherwise noted.

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he 2015 LightHouse Awards were recently held at Sonesta Resort. The annual event honors the best individuals and companies in the home industry.

Allen Patterson of Allen Patterson John Moleski of JM Designer Properties. Residential.

ABOVE: Majka Yarbrough represented Hilton Head Monthly at the awards.

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From left: Nick Strimpfel, Quen Corbett, Ron Strimpfel, Patricia Strimpfel, Meg James and Will James.

LEFT: Richard Creamer of Reminiscent Homes.

Hilton Head Civitan president Mark Yarbrough (center) presents a check to United Way representatives Amy Covington (left) and Bethany Marcinkowski to aid ood victims of South Carolina.

Patricia Owen, owner of FACES DaySpa and FACES Lash Studio, was invited to testify on behalf of small businesses at a recent House Ways and Means Committee hearing.

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MUSIC

On April 13, 2001, Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime Sublime, played its first show in Matunuck, Rhode Island, to 500 fans — many of whom drove an hour or more to celebrate the music of the band.

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BY JEREMY GRACE

ince the beginning 14 years ago, Badfish has had a mission: to bring the spirited music and message of the famed 1990s, rock-reggae-ska band Sublime to fans everywhere. Badfish members Pat Downes Scott Begin and Joel Hanks try to recreate the Sublime experience while keeping faithful to the attitude and music of one of the most unique musical acts in history.

Sublime hit the music scene in California in 1988 and released three albums before the untimely passing of Bradley Nowell. They did not have commercial success until 1996, when their single “What I Got” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The music played was heard in dorm rooms and over car radios everywhere. Badfish member Scott Begin did not feel Sublime’s live music should fade away and so his college band put together a show to fill the void. It was not long before a fanatical base of followers emerged, many of which never saw Sublime.

The Badfish mantra is to deliver good vibes and create a concert experience that is original and memorable. The band is highly connected

to their audience and performs an electrically charged live show, whether playing a big music festival or a barroom setting.

When the band formed at the University of Rhode Island in 2001, they quickly graduated from playing college parties to selling out well-known venues across the country, including House Of Blues, New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom, Town Ballroom in Buffalo, and Revolution in Fort Lauderdale. The band recorded three live albums, performed with The Wailers and shared the stage with members of Sublime, including saxophonists Todd Foreman and Tim Wu, and Sublime’s original drummer Bud Gaugh.

Being a tribute band doesn’t mean Badfish’s career has been easy. Members of the band have come and gone over the years and the band members have been° involved in the business; working with agents and creating bookings.

The name of the band is a tribute to Sublime in itself. “Badfish” is a song from Sublime’s 1992 album “40 oz. To Freedom.” What separates Badfish from other tribute bands is that

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they have replicated Sublime’s core, adopting an enormous following; most commonly reserved for mainstream musicians.

The attitude of Sublime cannot be faked, so Badfish doesn’t try – its own tribute is one that works - and draws together their eclectic fanbase.

The band members believe that they helped pave the way for a lot of tribute bands, because when Badfish started touring, most venues were not booking tribute bands.

The show is really focused on the soul of the music and intensity of the originals. The music is much like a time capsule, brought back for memories while simultaneously creating new ones. Unlike Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd, where they have so much stuff you can choose from, Badfish doesn’t have a wealth of material to draw from; in addition to the three studio albums, the band draws from “Second-Hand Smoke,” a Sublime compilation with a few unreleased songs and bootlegs.

The band is quick to say they don’t like to see anyone in their audience sitting down. Sublime’s music makes people happy and Badfish delivers their authentic sounds. It is not unusual to see the audience with fists waving, bodies moving and mouths singing the rhythmic lyrics to songs such as “Badfish,” “What I Got,” “Santeria” and “Scarlet Begonias.” Badfish has become one of the biggest club acts in the Northeast and Midwest and the band returns to the stage of The Rooftop at Poseidon on Friday, Nov. 6 at 9 p.m.

The Hilton Head Island music venue has recently booked national acts such as Edwin McCain and Trevor Hall. The state of the art listening room offers music lovers an intimate concert experience that rivals large concert halls. M (18 & over, Tickets $15 at www.coastalprovisionshhi.com)

What: Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime When: 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6 Where: The Rooftop at Poseidon Tickets: $15 More info: www.poseidonhhi.com

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HHSO 2015-16 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS

MAJESTIC ˇ DVORÁK WORK

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he Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor John Morris Russell, will continue its 34th season, “Passion and Dreams in the Low Country,” with Antonin Dvořák's majestic “New World Symphony”. In it, he was influenced not only by music he had heard, but what he had seen in America. It became one of the greatest public triumphs of the composer’s career and one of his most popular symphonies.

Completing the program will be John Philip Sousa’s “Washington Post March”, Stephen Foster’s “Old Folks at Home”, Henry Burleigh’s “Didn’t It Rain” and W.M. Cook’s “Swing Along”. Both Burleigh and Cook were Dvorak’s students; Sousa and Foster were American composers whose works influenced him.

Baritone, Roger Moss, a well-known figure on Savannah’s music scene, will perform Burleigh’s “Didn’t it Rain” and Cook’s “Swing Along”. Always in search of “the musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect” Roger has spent several decades researching and performing the many strains that pulsate through America from the American Songbook to Jazz.

Maestro Russell will conduct a pre-concert chat before each concert.

A reception for the performers and audience will follow the concert in the church’s Gathering Space. The performances will be held on Sunday, November 15 at 4 pm and Monday, November 16 at 8 pm in Hilton Head’s First Presbyterian Church.

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• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Peter & Yani • Bomboras Grille: Souls Harbour acoustic • Captain Woody’s Bluffton: John Creidler • Coast: 5-9 p.m., Jordan Ross • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., David Wingo • Harbourside Burgers: 6-8 p.m.; 9:30-11 p.m., Tommy Simms • Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: 6-9 p.m., Trillium • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., Deas Guyz • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Rob Ingman • Reilley’s South: Simpson Brothers • ELA’S Blu Water Grille: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday Jazz Brunch on the water; 7-10 p.m., Dean St. Hillaire • Jamaica Joe’z: 4-7 p.m., The Local Visitors • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Todd Cowart

MONDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 7-10 p.m., Tommy Simms • Boardroom: Swampfire Sessions • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., Souls Harbor • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Hannah Wicklund • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Dave Wingo • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sara Burns • Comedy Club of HHI: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Mike Wilson • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. & 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell • Hudson’s: 6-9 p.m., Bruce Crichton • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Martin Lesch Band • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Sterling and Shuvette • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Todd Cowart

TUESDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Peter Bouanouto • Boardroom: live music every night • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., solo acoustic show • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Harry Santana • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Reid Richmond • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Tye Miller • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. & 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Jazz Corner Quintet

• Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell • Mellow Mushroom Bluffton: 9 p.m., trivia night • Comedy Club of HHI:: 8 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Chris Jones • Ruby Lee’s: Candace Woodson and the Domino Theory Band • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Todd Cowart • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell

WEDNESDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Simpson Brothers • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 9:30 p.m., Reggae Nite • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., Bruce Crichton • Charbar: 7 p.m., Whitley Deputy • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., local talent night • Comedy Club of HHI: 7 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell; 8 p.m., stand-up comedy • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Brad Wells or Harry Santana • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m., Dean St. Hillaire • Harbourside Burgers: 6-8 p.m. & 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • Hudson’s: 6-9 p.m., Taylor Kent & Sarah Burns • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Bobby Ryder Quartet or The Earl Williams Quartet • Liberty Oak: 7:30-9 p.m., Gregg Russell • Mellow Mushroom Hilton Head: 9 p.m., trivia night • Poseidon: 7 p.m., line dancing; 9 p.m., Coastal Country Night

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• Aunt Chilada’s: 6-9 p.m., Nick Poulin, 9 p.m., Poulin Trio • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., Souls Harbor • Bomboras Grille: Jackson Evans, Davey Masteller • Captain Woody’s HHI: 6-9 p.m., John Bruner • Charbar: 7 p.m., Mike Bagentose • Chow Daddy’s Bluffton: 7-10 p.m., The Local Visitors • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Mike Wilson • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jordan Ross • Comedy Club of HHI:: 7 p.m., mentalist Bill Gladwell; 8 p.m., stand-up comedy • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m., Reid Richmond • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. & 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., Lavon & Louise • Poseidon: 7 p.m., Ladies Night & Will Snyder Band • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Target the Band • Shelter Cove Harbour: 6-9 p.m., Music & Taste; • Wild Wing Cafe: TBD • Salty Dog Cafe:5:30-9:30 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Sonesta Resort: 7-10 p.m., Sara Burns • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell

FRIDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 7-10 p.m., Harry Santana • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., The Beagles • Bomboras Grille: Reid Richmond • Charbar: 7 p.m., Tommy Dargan Sims • Chow Daddy’s HHI: 9-midnight, The Local Visitors • Comedy Club of HHI: 9 p.m., stand-up comedy • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Nick Poulin • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m.,John Wasem • Harbourside Burgers & Brews: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Pete Carroll • Harbour Town, 8-9:30 p.m., Liberty Oak, Gregg Russell • Hudson’s: 6-9 p.m., Bruce Crichton • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Freddy Cole Quartet (Nov. 6), Rosanno Sportiello (Nov. 13), The Jody Espina Quintet (Nov. 20), Noel Freidline & Martin Lesch (Nov. 27) • Old Town Dispensary: 7-10 p.m., Harden & Crenshaw • Poseidon: 8 p.m., Mike Quinn & The Charleston 80; Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime (Nov. 6) • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams or Deas Guyz • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell • Wild Wing Cafe, HHI: 11 p.m.; Permanent Tourist (Nov. 13), Night Train (Nov. 27)

SATURDAYS

• Aunt Chilada’s: 1-4 p.m. & 7-10 p.m., Adam Gardner • Boardroom: TBD • Big Bamboo: 6:30 p.m., live bands on deck

• Bomboras Grille: Rotating musicians • Charbar: 6:30 p.m., Derrick and Sammy • Coast: 5:30-9:30 p.m., local talent night • Comedy Club of HHI:: 9 p.m., stand-up comedy • Crazy Crab (north end): 6-9 p.m., Sean Biggins • ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7-10 p.m., John Wasem, 7-10 p.m.

• Harbourside: 6-8 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m., Sara Burns • Harbour Town, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Local Visitors • The Jazz Corner: 8 p.m., The Freddy Cole Quartet (Nov. 7), Rosanno Sportiello (Nov. 14), The Jody Espina Quintet (Nov. 21), Noel Freidline & Martin Lesch (Nov. 28) • Poseidon: 8 p.m., TBD • Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., local talent • Ruby Lee’s: Earl Williams or Deas Guyz • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Bruce Crichton

NOV 6 “The Rock Star Pianist” Konstantin Soukhovetski 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, Long Cove Club 843-842-5880

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• Quarterdeck: 5-9 p.m., Mike Kavanaugh • Ruby Lee’s: Reggie Deas and Lavon Stevens • Salty Dog Cafe: 5:30-9:30 p.m., Dave Kemmerly • Skull Creek Boathouse: 6 p.m., Luke Mitchell • The Wreck of the Salty Dog: Live piano music

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BY JUSTIN JARRETT | PHOTOS BY MARK STAFF

Nothing signifies the arrival of the holidays in the Lowcountry like the return of Taste of the Season, the culinary event of the year presented annually by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.

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he ultimate experience for Lowcountry foodies moves to a new venue at Country Club of Hilton Head this year, which will provide an elegant setting to kick off the holiday season.

More than 27 of the Lowcountry’s best chefs will pull out all the stops to create a diverse collection of world-class entrees, and desserts and compete for the coveted “Best Cuisine” award — and the bragging rights that accompany it.

“Nobody would say they wouldn’t want to win Best Cuisine at Taste of the

When: Nov. 20, 6-9 p.m.

Where: Country Club of Hilton Head Tickets: $65 general admission, $95 V.I.P. Information: HiltonHeadBlufftonChamber.org

Season,” said Chris Johnson, executive chef at Michael Anthony’s. “That’s a big deal. A lot of exposure comes with that honor.”

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample as many offerings as they like in an elegant, intimate setting. A silent auction loaded with a variety of great gifts — including travel and golf packages — also provides a chance to get an early start on holiday shopping. The VIP ticket option is back by popular demand and offers access to a private bar, private lounge seating, and preferred parking.

Preparing a dish with “wow factor” for such a large group is no simple task for a chef, especially while staying true to what his or her restaurant does on a daily basis.

“I want to try to hone in and come up with something people haven’t seen from us before,” Johnson said. “I want to bring the best that I can for Michael Anthony’s and show people what we’re capable of. This is about showcasing our talent as chefs.”

The night also gives chefs an opportunity to interact with one another and get

some face time with current customers, as well as potential new customers.

“It’s fun to get a chance to see some of the other chefs because we’re all working so much we don’t get to see each other,” said Chaun Bescos, executive chef at Red Fish. “It’s a good time to actually meet your customers, too, because you don’t get to talk to them very much. If you’re a working chef, you’re always back on the line with your head down.”

Bescos has participated in Taste of the Season for a decade, and his goal each year is simple: “To top what I and my team did the previous year, not only from a culinary aspect but also in terms of presentation.” Last year’s king crab surf and turf will be tough to beat, so Bescos starts brainstorming more than a month before the event.

Johnson goes as far as hitting the books, cramming like a college student during finals week in search of ideas for unique dishes that might give Michael Anthony’s an edge.

“It’s something that we can become creative with and go out and do something that really makes an impression,” Johnson said. “It’s a great opportunity to get those people who have never heard of us and show them what we can do.”

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DINING Created solely for Hilton Head Monthly from the kitchen of Red Fish chef Chaun Bescos

Pomegranate Balsamic Lamb Chops with Kale, Farro, Mushroom and Pistachio Sauté INGREDIENTS Serves 8 • 12 lamb chops (Frenched — use domestic lamb if available) • 1 cup grape seed oil • 1 cup balsamic vinegar • ½ cup pomegranate molasses, plus another ½ cup for finishing • 1 tablespoon each black pepper, coriander and black caraway • 6 cloves of garlic Blend together all the ingredients except for the lamb and salt to taste. Adjust seasoning and marinate lamb for at least two hours and up to 12.

Remove from marinade and wipe off excess. Grill to desired doneness and serve with Kale, Farro, Mushroom and Pistachio Sauté (recipe below).

“The reason this is one of my favorite holiday recipes is that on top of being absolutely fantastic, it fills the entire house with such an amazing aroma that it just sings the holidays are here,” said general manager and culinary expert Jeff Congdon.

Chestnut Soup

From The Bluffton Room INGREDIENTS Serves 8 • 1 cup celery, finely diced • 1 ½ cups onion, finely diced • 4 tablespoons butter • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 ½ pounds peeled chestnuts or 2.5 cups chestnut puree • 1 quart chicken stock • 1 quart milk • ½ cup Smithfield cubed ham • 1/3 cup cream sherry • Salt and pepper to taste

Sweat celery and onion butter in a large pot for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Avoid any caramelization. Add Smithfield ham, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5 minutes. Add chestnuts and flour, stirring through until heated throughout and aromatic, 8-10 minutes.

Whisk in half of the stock, scraping the bottom of pan, until fully incorporated and a smooth consistency, then add remaining stock and milk. Turn up the heat to medium high, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom of pan, until you reach a boil. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook 30 minutes, stirring often, making sure nothing is settling on the bottom of the pan.

• 3 cups packed fresh kale, cut into thin strips (I prefer red Russian kale) • 1½ pounds mixed wild mushrooms, sliced (I enjoy king trumpet, maitake and log-grown shitakes) • 2 cups cooked farro • ¾ cup pistachios, toasted • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme • 2 tablespoons herb butter or olive oil • 1 cup chicken stock • 1 tablespoon shaved garlic • ½ cup pomegranate seeds, to finish Melt the herb butter or heat the olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté till lightly browned and somewhat nutty in aroma. Add mushrooms and cook till they are tender with a touch of crispness. Add the farro and incorporate well. Fold in the kale and add the chicken stock. Cook uncovered till the kale is tender yet still vibrant green. Add the pistachios and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve with freshly grilled lamb chops and finish the plate with fresh pomegranate seeds and a touch of the pomegranate molasses.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Add cream sherry and cook on low additional 10 minutes.

Working in batches, pour the soup into a blender and process on high for 30 seconds, and then filter through a fine mesh sieve or strainer.Soup may be chilled for later use or kept on low heat for service. Garnish with fine herbs or buttered croutons.

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or champagne. Lumpfish caviar is a welcome alternative for cooking and won’t break the bank.

Want to indulge? Partially fill a decorative bowl with crushed ice, set the caviar container in the center, and with a little help from chopped egg whites, chopped egg yolks, diced red onion, fresh chives, crème fraiche and blini, the stage is set for a truly culinary experience. Caviar is traditionally served with delicate motherof-pearl spoons, which do not taint the taste as metal utensils might. Caviar is highly perishable, so the caveat is to eat it all up. M

Caviar Salmon with Fennel Dijon Cream Recipe by Carrie Hirsch | Serves 4

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BY CARRIE HIRSCH

the movie “Big,” Tom Hanks’ character, Josh, tasted caviar for the first time at a black-tie gala. His reaction? He made a face, then proceeded to frantically wipe off his tongue with a napkin. Despite his priceless reaction, the salt-cured fish eggs are considered a delicacy

throughout the world. The prized (and pricey) Beluga, Ossetra, Sevruga and Sterlet caviars are harvested from the Caspian Sea’s wild sturgeon, but caviar can also come from whitefish trout, salmon and other fish around the globe. A desirable portion is 2 ounces per person, chased with chilled vodka

CHEF TIP ON CAVIAR LORI CRAVEN | LORI CRAVEN CATERING With the holidays approaching, thoughts start to focus on entertaining. A special food indulgence that seems to make the festivities even brighter is caviar.

Although prices vary depending on the type of caviar, the effects go a long way.

The accent takes your food to a new level. It is wonderful served simply with blini, latkes and toast points atop lemon creme fraiche. You can take your Belgian endive, cucumber slices or pumpernickel cocktail bread with herb cheese to a new high with caviar garnish. Everyone loves deviled eggs, but the “wow” factor comes from the gleaming red caviar roe sprinkled on top. For a spectacular display, think of smoked salmon with the traditional condiments of chopped onion and egg, capers, sour cream, and for a surprising twist, caviar.

SALMON & FENNEL: • 1 fennel bulb, cored and finely chopped • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 4 salmon filets (about 1½ pounds) • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon water DIJON CREAM SAUCE: • 3 tablespoons butter • 2 shallots, minced • 1 cup heavy cream, warmed • 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 1 egg, beaten • 1/3 cup water, at room temperature • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • Juice of ½ lemon • Salt and pepper to taste GARNISH: • 1 2-ounce jar red or black lumpfish caviar To prepare the salmon and fennel: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread chopped fennel into 8-inch-by-8-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast 15 minutes, stirring once. The fennel will still be undercooked at this stage. Using a spatula, move fennel around the edges of the baking dish, then arrange salmon filets in the center, skin side down, and bake for 15 minutes or to desired doneness. Brush salmon with brown sugar mixture, then set oven to broil and allow sugar to caramelize, about 1-2 minutes.

Dijon Cream Sauce: In a medium, heavy sauce pan, melt butter over low heat, then sauté shallots until translucent, stirring often. Whisk in warm heavy cream and Dijon mustard, then bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, water and cornstarch. Whisk egg mixture into cream sauce and cook, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, then whisk in lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.

To serve, spoon fennel onto warmed serving plates and drizzle with half of sauce. Top with salmon filets then drizzle with remaining sauce. Garnish with a generous dollop of caviar.

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GIVE THANKS WITH GOOD WINE We asked Camille Copeland, sommelier of Wine & Cheese, If You Please, for a few good wine pairings for Turkey Day. She came back with a white, a rose and a red.

Teutonic Wine Company’s 2014 White Pinot Noir ($24.99) Pinot Noir lovers, rejoice! This white wine is a blend of 60 percent Pinot Noir, 35 percent Muller Thurgau and 5 percent Chasselas, and yes, it is white! With its juicy mouth feel and beautiful aromatics of candied fruit, lemon/ lime zest and bright citrus notes, it will have you smiling all the way through Thanksgiving dinner, no matter what the in-laws say!

Sentier AIX 2014 Rose ($12.99) Just one sip of this incredibly delicious and fruity (but dry) rose will have you dreaming of Provence!

Daumen Vaucluse Principaute 2013, Red Blend ($13.99) A savory, mouthwatering and juicy blend of 35 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 percent Grenache, 15 percent Syrah, 15 percent Merlot, 5 percent Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvedre. A flavor-packed red, that is not only Demeter Certified, but also Biodynamic, from one of the areas smallest, and hands-on Chateauneuf-du-Pape producers.

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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER PLANNED The 17th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov. 26 — at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks. The event is sponsored by St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church and Hudson’s, located off Squire Pope Road. Celebrate

LOCAL PIE NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS The much-anticipated wood-fi ed pizza restaurant Local Pie officially opened its doors in October at 55 New Orleans Road. The restaurant uses regionally sourced ingredients to make its Neapolitan-style pizza. It also offers starters, calzones, salads and desserts. Hours are 11 a.m. to close, seven days a week.

the meaning of Thanksgiving with turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, served family style. Everyone is welcome. Go alone to meet new friends or bring the whole family. The celebration, filled with food, fellowship and entertainment, is free to all.

Donations are gratefully accepted and benefit The Deep Well Project, www.deepwellproject.org, and Bluffton Self Help, www. blufftonselfhelp.org. For more information call 843-505-1370 or go to www.communitythanksgiving.com.

EVENT PLANNED TO HONOR LIFE OF PHIL HENRY

Phil Henry, co-owner of the popular Jump & Phil’s Bar and Grill on Hilton Head Island, died Oct. 8 at the age of 63. Henry had been hospitalized for five weeks following a fall at his home. He was not married and had no immediate family on the island, but developed many friends in his 40 years working in the island’s food and beverage industry. He worked at Plantation Club, Hofbrauhaus, Treasure Cove, CQ’s and Reilley’s Grill and Bar before he opened Jump & Phil’s with John “Jump” Griffin in 1994. A special event to honor his life will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Jump & Phil’s. Griffin will share stories and laughs with all who knew Henry, remembering what a good friend and person he was.

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RELISH CAFÉ MOVES TO SOUTH END

PHOENIX BISTRO

NOW OPEN A new breakfast and lunch restaurant has opened at 70 Marshland Road, the former location of Chef David’s Roastfish & Cornbread. Called Phoenix Bistro, the restaurant is open from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sundays. All items are homemade. The house specialty is oven-baked pancakes. Other breakfast items include omelets, breakfast burritos and more. A lunch menu is also available.

Phoenix Bistro also offers a tree-covered, dog-friendly outside patio. For more information, call 843-342-2880 or go to www. phoenixbistro.com.

FAT PATTIES, SALT MARSH BREWING OPEN IN BLUFFTON

Fat Patties and Salt Marsh Brewing have opened at 207 Bluffton Road in Old Town Bluffton. The gourmet burger restaurant covers 4,300 square feet on the first floor, with the brewery on the second floor.

Both share an outdoor beer garden. The menu for the restaurant is the same as Fat Patties’ popular Beaufort location. The brewery is offering five beers.

Relish Café has moved to a new location at 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. The breakfast and lunch café developed a loyal following at its Pineland Station location but was forced to move due to renovations at the shopping center. The café specializes in traditional Southern cuisine, burgers, sandwiches and baked goods.

JUICE BAR OPENS IN BLUFFTON AHC Juice Bar, a retailer specializing in nutritional beverages, has opened inside the Affordable Health Care clinic at 25 Sherington Drive, Suite D, in Bluffton. The bar offers juices, smoothies and shots of beets and wheatgrass.

HILTON HEAD DAIRY QUEEN NOW OPEN Dairy Queen’s Hilton Head Island location recently opened in the former Arby’s building at 1018 William Hilton Parkway. Franchisee Kaylynn Kim also owns a Dairy Queen in Bluffton.

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Island Bagel & Deli Fresh baked bagels made from scratch, boiled and baked each day.

Hoagies, salads, pastries and coffee are also served. The restaurant was featured in the July 2013 issue of Southern Living magazine.

841 William Hilton Parkway, South Island Square Hilton Head Island, 843-686-3353

dininglistings HILTON HEAD NORTH END Atlanta Bread Company: 45 Pembroke Drive 843-342-2253. BLD Bella Italia Bistro and Pizza: 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza.

843-689-5560. LD The Carolina Room: The Westin Resort, Port Royal Plantation. 843-6814000, ext. 7045. BLD Chart House: 2 Hudson Road. 843342-9066. LD Crazy Crab (north): 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www. thecrazycrab.com. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill (north): 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808.

BLD Frankie Bones: 1301 Main Street.

843-682-4455. LDS

Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks: Hudson’s employs the largest and one of only two remaining fishing fleets on the island, which brings fresh local seafood straight from the docks to your table.

TRY THIS: Fish N’ Chips; Fat Tire beer batter, malt vinegar, tartar sauce. $18.

1 Hudson Road. 843-681-2772. www. hudsonsonthedocks.com. LD Il Carpaccio: If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwood burning oven and everything is made from scratch.

TRY THIS: Vitella Piemonteste; veal scaloppine sauteed with mushrooms and Italian mild sausage in a light cream sauce, $16.95. 200A Museum Street. 843-3429949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD LagerHead Tavern: 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-6842184, www.lagerheadtavern.comLD

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Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS

Ruan Thai Hut: 1107 Main Street, 843-681-3700. LD

Mangiamo!: 2000 Main Street. 843682-2444. LD

Ruby Lee’s: 46 Wild Horse Road.

843-681-7829. LDS

Munchies: 1407 Main St. 843-7853354. LD

Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO

New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Dr. 843-689-2222. LD

Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station, 843-689-6823.

OKKO: 95 Mathews Dr. 843-341-3377.

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Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO

Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive.

843-681-2386. DS

Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744. LDOS

Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 843-681-4329. LD

TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main Street. 843-681-2900. LD

Pan Fresco Ole: 55 Matthews Dr. 843-681-5989. LD

Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at the Westin Resort. 843-681-4000. LDO

Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL Reilley’s North End Pub: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153.

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WiseGuys: 1513 Main Street. 843842-8866. DO Yummy House: 2 Southwood Park Drive. 843-681-5888. LD

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HILTON HEAD MID-ISLAND 843: 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843.

LD Alexander’s: 76 Queens Folly Rd. 843-785-4999. LD Alfred’s: European-trained chef Alfred Kettering combines some of the most appealing elements of classic American and Continental cuisine in this tiny Plantation Center hideaway. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to watch the master at work.

TRY THIS: Roast Rack of Spring Lamb with mashed potatoes and vegetables $34.95. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center, 843-3413117, alfredsofhiltonhead.com D

cafe to the right of Neptune’s statue, overlooking picturesque Shelter Cove Marina. Casual bistro dining with a European cafe flair. Serving lunch and dinner with additional menus for kids and puppies. Nightly specials.

TRY THIS: Wild Salmon. Peppered mustard, mixed greens, pine nuts, dried cranberries, red onions and gorganzola. $25. 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 785-5517. www.bistro17hhi. com. LD Bonefish Grill: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3772. LD Bucci’s Italian Cuisine: 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843785-3300. LDO Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD

Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD

Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL

Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1165. LD

Coco’s On The Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD

Bistro 17: Cozy, waterfront French

CocoNutz Sportz Bar: Hilton Head

Island Beach and Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0043 DO Conroy’s: Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8499.

DS Dye’s Gullah Fixin’s: 840 William Hilton Parkway, Atrium Building.

843-681-8106, www.dyesgullahfixins com. LD ELA’s Blu Water Grille: Featured in Bon Appetit and the winner of numerous Open Table awards. Fresh-caught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner nightly starting at 5 p.m., and now offering “Sunday Brunch on the Water” complete with live jazz music every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

TRY THIS: ELA’s Calamari; lightly battered long strips, served with wasabi and red pepper remoulade. $10. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-785-3030. www.elas-

grille.com. LD Flora’s Italian Cafe: 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square.

843-842-8200. D French Bakery: The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012.The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists.

TRY THIS: Signature Chicken Salad; white meat chicken salad, lettuce, tomato on cranberry-apricot bread. $7.99. 120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420.

BL Gator’z Pizza: HHI Beach & Tennis Resort. 843-842-0004. D Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 32 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove.

843-785-4144. LD Harold’s Diner: 641 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-9292. BL HH Prime: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes.

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Steamed Oysters in the Shell If there’s the letter “R” in the month, it’s a good time to get fresh cluster oysters straight from Skull Creek. Available at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks.

843-842-8000. BLDS Island Bagel & Deli: South Island Square. 843-686-3353. BL Jamaica Joe’z Beach Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, 40 Folly Field Road. 843-842-0044.

Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar: 841 William Hilton Pkwy, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474. www. luckyroosterhhi.com. DO Mediterranean Harbour: 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO New York City Pizza: 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 119, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-4200. LD Old Oyster Factory: With panoramic views overlooking Broad Creek, this Hilton Head landmark was voted one of the country’s “Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants” by OpenTable. It was also recently recommended in the “Off the Beaten Track” column of The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine.

TRY THIS: Potato Crusted Black Grouper served with garlic Parmesan rice and julienned vegetables, finished with a horseradish cream, $24.99. 101 Marshland Road. 843-681-6040. www. oldoysterfactory.com DO

Pelican’s Point Seafood & Steakhouse: Formerly known as Kingfisher Seafood, Pasta & Steakhouse. The Old World Mediterranean décor has been replaced with “contemporary nautical.”

Dana Torres, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef has redefined excellence with a new menu including local favorites for seafood, steaks, ribs, crab legs and good ol’ Southern recipes with a West Coast twist. Torres also runs the restaurant operations. 18 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 843-785-4442. pelicanpointseafood.com DO Phoenix Bistro: Homemade breakfast and lunch with a tree-covered, dog-friendly patio. Menu items include oven-baked pancakes, omelettes, breakfast burritos and more. A lunch menu is also available.

TRY THIS: German oven-baked pancakes; Hint of nutmeg, served with powdered sugar and fresh lemon. $8.50. 70 Marshland Road. 843-3422880, phoenixbistro.com. BL Poseidon: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-3413838, poseidonhhi.com LDO Ruan Thai Cuisine I: 81 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island.

843-785-8576. LD Scott’s Fish Market Restaurant and Bar: 17 Harbour Side Lane. 843785-7575. D

Orange Leaf: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323, orangeleafyogurt. com.

San Miguel’s: 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD

Pazzo: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463. LD

Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843785-3838. LD

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DINING Sea Grass Grille: 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-7859990. LD Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-842-4090 Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843-681-3625. LDO Wayback Burgers: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-2650, waybackburgers.com.

XO Lounge: Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843-341-8080.

YoAddiction!: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3335

HILTON HEAD SOUTH END Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 843-7858226. LD Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474. LD Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 843-341-2664. LD Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road. 843-686-9888. LD Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 843785-7700. LD Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843785-2466. LD Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and the only 100 percent freshly oven-roasted turkey breast on the island. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.

TRY THIS: Soap’s Delight; freshly baked turkey breast, cranberry mayo, bacon, Swiss and lettuce on wheat. $7.50. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-785-5504. www. bessdeli.com. BL Big Bamboo Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443, www.bigbamboocafe.com. LDO Black Marlin Bayside Grill and Hurricane Bar: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950.

LDS Bomboras Grille: An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach. Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine.

Bomboras Grille is open for lunch and dinner. A kids menu is available. The locals call them the BOMB. TRY THIS: The “Bomb” Kobe Beef Sliders: Two Kobe beef burgers on Lowcountry-made Brioche buns with American cheese, South Carolina tomato and topped with cornichons.

Served with three house dipping sauces. $10. 101 A/B Pope Avenue, Coligny Plaza. 843-689-2662 LDO Bayley’s: 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-8422400. BD British Open Pub: 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 843-686-6736. LDO Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 843-686-7427. LD Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road.

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Scandinavian Crepes

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, asparagus and spinach.

Available at The French Bakery.

Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals.

Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. Owners Shannon and Russell Anderson made a good thing even better with their new location at 6 Target Road. Woody’s now offers more seating, an expanded menu and an attractive outdoor patio with an attached bar.

TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 6 Target Road.

843-785-2400. www.captainwoodys. com. LDO Carolina Crab Company: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina.

843-842-2016 LD Casey’s Sports Bar and Grille: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255.

LDO Catch 22: 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843785-6261. D Charbar Co.: Executive chef Charles Pejeau’s burger creations have made this a local favorite, serving award-winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more.

TRY THIS: Champ Burger; signature beef blend on toasted brioche with sharp cheddar cheese, bacon marmalade, dijon mustard and dill pickles. $10. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 213.

Park Plaza, 843-85-CHAR (2427).

Charlie’s L’etoile Verte: A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner. Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write the entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more.

TRY THIS: Local Cobia grilled with mango vinaigrette, $29. 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com.D Chow Daddy’s: Located in the old Dry Dock building on Executive Park Road, using local, organic ingredients with meals prepared to order.

Featuring salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks. The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m.

TRY THIS: Pork tacos; sriracha aioli, arugula, avocado and peppadew pepper sauce. $8.50. 14B Executive Park Road, Hilton Head Island, 843-842CHOW, chowdaddys.com.

Coast: Sea Pines Beach Club. 8421888 LD Coligny Deli & Grill: Coligny Plaza.

843-785-4440. LD Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-671-7783.

LD Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565, cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com.

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DINING

CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane.

843-671-2779. LD

Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333.

Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333.

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Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 843-6865959. LDO

Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD

Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9800. LD

Delishee Yo: 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-7853633. locu.com

Holy Tequila: Holy Tequila offers a harmonizing blend of Mexican street food with new American flavors. Its inviting space features an open kitchen, an indoor/outdoor open air seating area, a large tequila bar and a private tasting room. The menu features a wide variety of gourmet tacos, quesadillas, salads and smalls plates, all priced under $11; and a fully stocked bar with more than 40 premium tequilas, handcrafted specialty cocktails, Mexican beers and Spanish-inspired wines.

TRY THIS: Asian Shrimp Taco; Crispy shrimp topped with a house soy aioli, cotija cheese, pickled onions and cabbage, cilantro and sriracha on a fresh corn tortilla. $3.95. 33 Office Park Rd., Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD

Dough Boys Pizza: 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. doughboyshhi. com. LD Earle of Sandwich Pub: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza.

843-785-7767. LD Electric Piano: 33 Office Park Road.

843-785-5399. O Fat Baby’s: 1034 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-4200. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD FlatBread Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Drive, 843-341-2225, flatbreadgrillhhi com.

French Kiss Bakery: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-6875471. BL Frozen Moo: Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131 Frosty Frog Cafe: 1 North Forest Beach in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3764.

LDO Gringo’s Diner: E-5, Coligny Plaza.

843-785-5400.

Gruby’s New York Deli: 890 William Hilton Parkway in the Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-842-9111. BL Harbourside Burgers and Brews: Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843842-1444, www.seapines.com. LD Harbour Town Bakery and Cafe: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-3632021. BL Heyward’s: 130 Shipyard Drive.

Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD Hilton Head Diner: 6 Marina Side Drive. 843-686-2400. BLDO Hilton Head Brewing Company: 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD

Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785HUGO. LD It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO Java Burrito Company: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy. 843-842-5282.

BLD Jazz Corner: Village at Wexford. 843842-8620. DO Jersey Mike’s: 11 Palmetto Bay Rd., Island Crossing. 843-341-6800.

Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO Kenny B’s French Quarter Cafe: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843785-3315. BLDS Kurama Japanese Steak and Seafood House: 9 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-785-4955. D La Hacienda: 11 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-842-4982. LD Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456.

BLD Links, An American Grill: Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines.

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DINING Live Oak: 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843-842-1441, liveoaklowcountrycuisine.com Local Pie: Only the highest quality, regionally sourced ingredients go into these wood-fired, house-made pies. A local business, with local staff and local suppliers.

TRY THIS: The Gump Pie; shrimp, scallop sausage, calamari, roast tomato, goat cheese and arugula. 843-8427437, info@localpie.com A Lowcountry Backyard: 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-785-9273. BLD Lodge Beer and Growler Bar: 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza.

843-842-8966. DO

Marina. 843-686-3232. BL Philly’s Café and Deli: 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843-7859966. L Pino Gelato: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 843-8422822.

Plantation Café and Deli (south): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843785-9020. BL Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D The Porch: Beach House hotel. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-7855126. BLD

Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza. 843-686-4976. LD

Porter & Pig: Quality beer, proprietary cocktails and select wines with accompanying charcuterie, cheeses and shared plates.

TRY THIS: The Gourmet; Gruyere, Boursin and Gouda with roasted tomato aioli, smoked thick bacon and fresh basil. 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3224. www.porter-pig.com D

Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-5800.

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Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-8421999. LDO

Michael Anthony’s: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272, michael-anthonys.com.

Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest.

Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around the foods that are in season. The result is an eclectic blend of seafood, steaks, fresh fruit and local vegetables.

TRY THIS: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 8 Archer Road.

843-686-3388. redfishofhiltonhead com. LD

Mellow Mushroom: 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 130 Arrow Rd. 843-342-3409. LD

New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 843-842-2227. LD Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane.

843-686-2920. D OMBRA Cucina Rustica: Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in the Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation. All desserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy.

TRY THIS: Carpaccio di Manzo; thinly sliced raw “Piemontese” beef, arugula, olive oil and shaved Parmigiano, $14.

Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www. ombrahhi.com. D One Hot Mama’s: 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-6826262. LDSO Palmetto Bay Sunrise Café: 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay

Reilley’s Grill & Bar (south): 7D Greenwood Drive. 842-4414. LDO Relish Cafe: 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-342-4800.

Rita’s Italian Ice: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-6862596, ritasice.com.

Roy’s Place: Special menu items such as kosher, organic, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian menus are available. 33 Office Park Rd., 843-785-4646, roysplacehhi.com Salty Dog Cafe: One of Hilton Head’s

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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.

TRY THIS: Crab Cake Dinner; two freshly prepared Chesapeake-style lump crab cakes with homemade remoulade sauce. Served with Captain’s Au Gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables, $22.99.

South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines Resort. 843-671-7327. www.saltydog. com. LD Sage Room: 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza. 843-785-5352. D Sea Shack: 6 Executive Park Drive.

843-785-2464. LD Signals Lounge: 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400.

Signe’s Bakery & Cafe: 93 Arrow Road. 843-785-9118. BLS Skillets Café: Coligny Plaza. 843785-3131. BLD The Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. BLDO Smooth: 11 Palmetto Bay Road in Island Crossing shopping center. 843842-9808.

Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843689-2447. BL Spirit of Harbour Town: 843-843363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com.

Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347.

BLD Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477 Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-7852070. LD

Tiki Hut: 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House. 843-785-5126.

OLD Topside Waterfront Restaurant: Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-8421999. D Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Rd. 843-686-4442. D Truffles Cafe (Sea Pines): Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads.

TRY THIS: Chicken Pot Pie; tender breast meat, carrots, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and white wine cream sauce covered with a puff pastry. $12.95. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843-671-6136, trufflescafe.com LD Urban Vegan: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-671-3474.

LD Vari Asian: 840 William Hilton Pkwy.

843-785-9000. LD Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD Watusi: A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirros a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual home-style setting. TRY THIS: The Pope Avenue; roasted red peppers, sundried tomato, goat cheese, provolone, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette on a fresh house baked french baguette. $11.95. 71 Pope Ave. 843-686-5200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL Which Wich?: 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13. 843-715-9424, whichwich.com Wild Wing Café: 72 Pope Ave. 843785-9464. LDO

Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 843785-7006. D

Wine and Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Ste. G. 843842-1200.

Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873.

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Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843671-7327. D

The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road.

843-785-6000. D

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Sunset Slush: 81 Pope Avenue, 843785-7851.

Agave Side Bar: 13 State of Miind St., 843-757-9190. LD

Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

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DINING Backwater Bill’s: 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO Bluffton BBQ: 11 State of Mind St. 843-757-7427, blufftonbbq.com. LD Bluffton Family Seafood House: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-7574010. LD The Bluffton Room: 15 Promenade St., 843-757-3525, theblufftonroom.com D The Brick Chicken: 1011 Fording Island Road in the Best Buy Shopping Center. 843-836-5040. LDO The British Open Pub: 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G, 843-815-6736. LDO Buffalos Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843706-6500. LD Burnin’ Down South: 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 108. 843-7052453. LD Butcher’s Market and Deli: 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843815-6328. BLD

Cahill’s Market & Chicken Kitchen: 1055 May River Road. 843757-2921. LD Captain Woody’s: Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s.

TRY THIS: Grouper Melt, fried and topped with sauteed onions, mushrooms and melted cheese. Served open faced on a kaiser roll with homemade chips, $13.99. 17 State of Mind St. in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-7576222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO The Carolina Tavern: 5 Godfrey Place. 843-757-9464. thecarolinatavern.com LD Cheeburger Cheeburger: 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433.

LD Chipotle: Tanger I Outlet Center. 843836-2442, chipotle.com. LD Choo Choo BBQ Xpress: 129 Burnt Church Road. 843-815-7675. LDO Chow Daddy’s: This new restaurant is using local, organic ingredients with

meals prepared to order. The menu features salad bowls, sandwiches, tacos, hot bowls, platters and other snacks.

The daily happy hour is 4-6 p.m.

TRY THIS: Pork tacos; sriracha aioli, arugula, avocado and peppadew pepper sauce. $8.50. 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village, 843-842-CHOW, chowdaddys.com.

Claude & Uli’s Bistro: 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD Coconuts Bar & Grille: 39 Persimmon St. 843-757-0602. DO Corks Neighborhood Wine Bar: 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168.

DO Corner Perk Cafe: 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674, cornerperk.com.

BL The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL Dolce Vita: 163 Bluffton Rd. Unit F. 843-815-6900, dolcevitarustica.com D

Downtown Deli: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL El Super Internacional: 33 Sherington Dr. 843-815-8113. LD Fat Patties and Salt Marsh Brewing: 207 Bluffton Rd., 843-3791500, fat-patties.com Firehouse Subs: 32 Malphrus Rd., #109. 843-815-7827. LD Fiesta Fresh Mexican Grill: 876 Fording Island Road (Hwy. 278), Suite 1. 843-706-7280. LD Giuseppi’s Pizza and Pasta: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD Hana Sushi and Japanese Fusion: 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-8373388. hanasushifusion.com LD Hinchey’s Chicago Bar & Grill: 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD HogsHead Kitchen and Wine Bar: 1555 Fording Island Rd. 843-837-4647.

Honeybaked Ham: 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388. BLD

Healthy Turkey Day Tips • Eat breakfast: While you might think it makes sense to save up calories for the big meal, experts say eating a small meal in the morning can give you more control over your appetite. Start your day with a small but satisfying breakfast — such as an egg with a slice of whole-wheat toast, or a bowl of whole-grain cereal with low-fat milk — so you won’t be starving when you arrive at the gathering.

• Lighten up: Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner or bringing a few dishes to share, make your recipes healthier with less fat, sugar, and calories. Use fat-free chicken broth to baste the turkey and make gravy. Use sugar substitutes in place of sugar and/or fruit purees instead of oil in baked goods. Reduce oil and butter wherever you can. Try plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream in creamy dips, mashed potatoes, and casseroles.

• Police your portions: Thanksgiving tables are bountiful and beautiful displays of traditional family favorites. Before you fill your plate, survey the buffet table and decide what you’re going to choose. Then select reasonable-sized portions of foods you cannot live without. Try to resist the temptation to go back for second helpings.

• Choose the best bets on the buffet: While each of us has our own favorites, keep in mind that some holiday foods are better choices than others. White turkey meat, plain vegetables, roasted sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, defatted gravy, and pumpkin pie tend to be the best bets because they are lower in fat and calories.

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Blackened Salmon Salad A good hunk of fish spiced to perfection, served over a large bed of vegetables.

Available at Captain Woody’s.

The Infield 9 Promenade St., Suite 1201-2, 843-757-2999. LD

Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive.

843-705-0925. LD

Island Bagel & Deli: Sheridan Park.

843-815-5300. BL

Moon Mi Pizza: 15 State of Mind Street. 843-757-7007. LD

Jameson’s Charhouse: 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200.

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Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD Katie O’Donnell’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 843815-5555. LDO Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353.

BLDO Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688.

LD Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD Los Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD Lowcountry Flower Girls: Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253.

May River Grill: 1263 May River Road. 843-757-5755. LD Mellow Mushroom: 872 Fording Island Rd. 843-706-0800. mellowmushroom.com. LDO Midnight Baker: 14 Promenade St. 843-815-5355. LB Mi Tierra: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive.

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Mulberry Street Trattoria: 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426.

LDS Napoli Bistro Pizzeria & Wine Bar: 68 Bluffton Road, 843-706-9999. LD NEO: 326 Moss Creek Village. 843837-5111. LD Old Town Dispensary: 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO Orobello’s Bistro & Pizzeria: 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637, www.orobellosbluffton.com.

LDO Outback Steakhouse: 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD Plantation Cafe & Deli: 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.

Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 843-757-6844. D R Bar: 70 Pennington Drive. 843-7577264. LD Red Fish: Upscale dining at its finest Head chef Chaun Bescos takes advantage November 2015 205

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Blondie Blondie brownie with butterscotch and chocolate chips, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream, homemade caramel sauce and chocolate drizzle.

Available at Truffles Cafe. of his close relationship with local growers and farmers markets, tailoring Red Fish’s menu around foods in season.

TRY THIS: Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits; served with Keegan Filion Farms chorizo gravy and fried okra over a bed of sauteed kale, $24. 32 Bruin Road, 843-837-8888. LD Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 843757-8111. LDO River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff.

843-706-6500. LD Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-7579479. LD Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800. BLD Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road Ste 105. 843-706-9222. LD Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030. D

Stooges Cafe: 25 Sherington Drive.

843-706-6178. BL Truffles Cafe: Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads.

TRY THIS: Chicken Pot Pie; tender breast meat, carrots, mushrooms, sweet bell peppers and white wine cream sauce covered with a puff pastry. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551. trufflescafe com. LD Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877.

BLS Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453.

LD Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-8152695. LDO Zoes Kitchen: Tanger I Outlet Center.

843-837-5410. LD

Peppers Old Town: 1255 May River Road. 843-757-5051. BL

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Southern Barrel Brewing Co.: 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd., 843-837-2337, southernbarrelbrewingco.com

Eagle’s Nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 843-341-5522.

Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 843-757-4242. BLD

Marshside Mama’s Cafe: 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843785-4755. LD M

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OF ALL PLACES ON EARTH LAST CALL

A more diversified local economy could be on the horizon There are hundreds of small business owners in the Lowcountry, solo entrepreneurs, family-run organizations, larger companies with management teams and even some that have boards.

MARC FREY

mfrey@freymedia.com

If we want progress, we need to move from being the “Slow Country” to being the “Progressive Country.”

SOUND OFF Please send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com.

I would like to get your feedback on this idea.

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ogether, they drive the vast majority of our economy since we don’t have government branches, military bases and only a few institutions that provide employment in our region. Most cater to local needs but some do the inverse, meaning they are located here but their customer base is not local.

The word entrepreneur can be traced back to the French word “entreprendre,” which simply means to undertake, to commit oneself and to begin.

The beginning is usually the easy part of starting a business. Where it gets a lot stickier is building a sustainable business and seeing it through to its full promise.

Twenty years ago, being an entrepreneur in Bluffton or Hilton Head Island was a much more difficult prospect than it is today. What has changed is that the Internet now gives us access to information, technology, resources, vendors and customers in ways that have overcome the geographic and intellectual isolation of the past. Building a good team was a major obstacle and continues to be a challenge today, but the growth of the area now attracts a more diverse talent pool and the lure of living in the South makes it possible to attract key people to move to our area. The Hilton Head Island/ Savannah International Airport now offers direct flights to major cities, and the University of South Carolina Beaufort campus along with the new Technical College of the Lowcountry facility offer learning experiences that just two decades ago were simply not available. The Don Ryan Center for Innovation and the Hilton

Head Island Economic Development Corporation start to serve as resource centers for startup companies and for entrepreneurs that are thinking of relocating to the Lowcountry.

Much still needs to be done if we want to further diversify and strengthen our local economy and attract businesses that do not depend on tourism, retirement and second homeownership.

Four things that would help to accelerate independent business growth: • More affordable housing options both on- island and off-island • A state-of-the-art fiber optics network • Reliable cellphone service everywhere • Networking existing capital and know-how resources with local entrepreneurship There are plenty of existing case studies that prove that affordable housing has long-lasting economic benefits Diverse housing options to rent or buy attracts young families that become a productive part of our employment base. How else are we going to attract teachers, nurses, IT talent and business owners if our cost of living does not stay competitive?

A state-of-the-art fiber optics network is simply a must if we want to have any chance to attract companies that are doing business in the “connected economy.”

In a mobile society, doing business around the clock a reliable cell network that works everywhere is a must — not a luxury.

Finally, there is plenty of capi-

tal and tons of know-how in the Lowcountry due to our large retirement base that have brought their wealth and business experience with them, but these valuable resources are only marginally connected with the local entrepreneurial activities.

The four measures listed above are not going to become reality without facilitation by town councils and city planners.

Making them a priority on the agenda, offering incentives and making bold decisions would make it compelling for the companies that provide these services to build this infrastructure. This would go a long way to building a reputation for being a “hot” place to start a business, facilitate business relocation and would keep existing entrepreneurs with major growth plans from having to consider moving away to more vibrant cities like Savannah, Charleston or Charlotte. There is nothing new here on the agenda; the Mayor’s Vision Task Force identifie all of these points several years back.

If we want progress, we need to move from being the “Slow Country” to being the “Progressive Country.”

The advantages of having a more diversified economy can best be illustrated by looking back at the recession of 2008-2009 which felt more like a depression in southern Beaufort County because tourism and real estate took a major dip during that time from which we are staring to recover only several years later.

A vibrant and diversifie Lowcountry economy improves the quality of life for all. I’m confident that we can make it happen if we start with the end goal in mind. M Onwards!

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