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MARCH

LOWCOUNTRY GREEN

PRIDE OF THE PALMETTOS It’s not just happenstance that Bluffton and Hilton Head look the way they do. It takes an army of architects, landscapers and gardeners

A NEW CONCEPT Johnson’s Urban Farm is rich in history and local, organically grown produce

EATING CLEAN As the clean food movement continues to sweep across the nation, more and more Lowcountry residents want to know what’s in their food

GARDEN TO TABLE A few Lowcountry restaurants grow their own produce

GARDEN TIPS Helpful advice from Laura Lee Rose

HOME & GARDEN SHOW Check out more than 80 exhibits at this year’s event

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22 n AN ISLAND TRADITION Popular St. Patrick’s Day Parade marks first day of spring

24 n HUMAN TRAFFICKING Local group escalating its efforts to build awareness of this epidemic

30 n WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catching up with Hilton Head Island native Chris Schembra

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32 n LETTING IT BREATHE Meet Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival director Jeff Gerber

36 n LOWCOUNTRY LIVING Behind the gates of Hilton Head and Bluffton’s private communities

54 n ENTREPRENEURS

22 n VIBE 28 n WHERE IN THE WORLD? 30 n PEOPLE 54 n ENTREPRENEURS 57 n BUSINESS 58 n ON THE MOVE 82 n HEALTH 90 n FASHION

99 n BOOKS

Fashionista Mason McKinney shares the hottest looks for spring

92 n WEDDING CRASHERS

100 n COLORING FOR ADULTS Coloring books aren’t just for kids any more. Color me cool, calm and creative

108 n ONE STITCH AT A TIME Quilting is woven into the Lowcountry’s rich and colorful history.

110 n OLD MIXED WITH NEW Gull Point home blends traditional style with modern functionality

144 n LOWCOUNTRY SNAKES Identifying the area’s most common venomous and nonvenomous species

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82 n OTHER ALTERNATIVES

Real-life wedding crashers Gina and Rob Jacobs always ready to celebrate

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92 n BRIDAL

90 n FASHION TRENDS

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Jean and Ken Rioux of Jiva Yoga Center share secrets to their success

Discover the benefits of complementary medicine

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102 n GOLF 104 n SPORTS 108 n HOBBIES 110 n HOME 120 n REAL ESTATE 148 n CALENDAR 144 n ENVIRONMENT 167 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 168 n WHAT’S COOKING 172 n DINING 184 n LAST CALL

Ferry Tales: The art of living on a Sea Island with no bridge

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Life is like a garden

Publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb (left) with Emily Johnson of Johnson’s Urban Farms

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not the biggest “Star Trek” fan, but I was moved by the final message tweeted by Leonard Nimoy before he passed away last year. “Life is like a garden,” he wrote. “Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.” For as long as I can remember, the garden has been my happy place. There’s just something about breaking new ground and working in the dirt that gives me energy. It also reminds me of those I love most. My parents raised our family to appreciate nature and the joy it can provide through growing flowers and vegetables. Every spring, my mother would go to the nursery, pick out an array of plants and magically arrange them in beautiful pots. The arrangement always looked spectacular, and it was my sign winter was over. My father was in charge of the lawn and the vegetable garden. One year, he planted a small garden just outside of my sister’s window. I vividly remember the excitement of watching the tomatoes and other vegetables grow. We thought it was so cool to pick a vegetable and eat it right

there in the garden. Great memories. When I moved to Hilton Head Island in the mid-1980s, I couldn’t find a position as an art teacher, so I took a job with Greenleaf Inc. I was pregnant when I started and had the best time going in and out of various businesses, homes and hotels. It was the best job ever and a great way to network in a new town. Everyone loves the “Plant Lady.” Many friendships I have today took root back then. In fact, some former clients still call me “Plant Lady.” I gave up the job 25 years ago to start this one, but gardening is still my favorite pastime. A perfect Saturday is working a few hours outside pruning or mowing the lawn or just fiddling with my plants. It is the most rewarding and relaxing hobby in the world to me. It’s a labor of love. When I learned of Johnson’s Urban Farm, I was intrigued. Emily Johnson is the founder and managing director of Polaris Capital. Her family’s greenhouse has been an island landmark since it was built in the late ’80s. It’s wonderful to see new growth there. You can read all about it in this issue, along with many other stories focused on gardening, landscaping and the fresh produce found here in the Lowcountry. We also have a wonderful feature on what it takes to live on Daufuskie Island. Can you imagine what life would be like on an island with no bridge? How do you get groceries? How is furniture delivered? How do your children go to school? Turns out, with a little planning, you don’t have to sacrifice much. Many Daufuskie residents would argue you don’t have to take a boat on or off the island — you get to take a boat on or off the island. Have a wonderful spring! M

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ABOUT THE COVER: The Hilton Head Island cover features executive chef Chaun Bescos holding produce from the Red Fish garden. The Bluffton cover features Robbie Cahill of Cahill’s Market in the field behind the restaurant. Both images were captured by photographer Lloyd Wainscott.

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NEWS

REMINDER: SPRING CLOCKS FORWARD ON MARCH 13 Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m., when we spring forward one hour for the purpose of making better use of daylight. As we set our clocks ahead, the National Fire Protection Association recommends testing your smoke alarms. Roughly two-thirds of home ﬁ re deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or working smoke alarms. When smoke alarms should have worked but failed to operate, it is usually because batteries were missing, disconnected, or dead.

HARBOR TOWN YACHT BASIN NAMED

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The Harbour Town Yacht Basin has been selected as the 2015 Marina of the Year by ValvTect Marine Fuels.The award was presented to Harbourmaster Nancy Cappelmann at the ValvTect Marina of the Year award dinner held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ValvTect judges entries based on operations, commitment to customer service and environmental stewardship. The Harbour Town Yacht Basin also won the 2015 Marina of the Year award from Marina Dock Age Magazine, and was voted second in Marinalife’s 2015 Best Marina Contest. “We value our partnership with ValvTect and are thrilled to receive this recognition,” Cappelmann said. For more information on activities and amenities at Harbour Town Yacht Basin, visit www.harbourtownyachtbasin.com.

SERG RESTAURANT GROUP: HILTON HEAD’S BIGGEST EMPLOYER The Town of Hilton Head Island recently released a list of the largest businesses on the island. With 764 employees, the SERG Restaurant Group topped the list. The group includes many of the island’s popular restaurants — The Black Marlin, Frankie Bones, Giuseppe’s, The Lodge, Marley’s, One Hot Mama’s, Skull Creek Boathouse, WiseGuys and Poseidon. Sea Pines Resort came in second with 622 employees. The rest of the Top 10 includes Hilton Head Hospital and its clinics (547), Marriott Vacation Club International (500), the Beaufort County School District (445), Cypress of Hilton Head (360), Salty Dog (350), The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa (266), Hilton Head Marriott Golf and Beach Resort (245) and the Town of Hilton Head Island (243). The numbers were released as part of the town’s comprehensive annual ﬁ nancial report.

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International Piano Competition (March 7-14) Wine & Food Festival (March 7-12) Daylight Savings Time (March 13) St. Patrick's Parade (March 13) St. Patrick's Day (March 17) Wingfest (March 18-19) Palm Sunday (March 20) Orchestra (March 20-21) Good Friday (March 25) Easter (March 27)

SPEED LIMIT MAY DROP IN OLD TOWN State lawmakers are expected to take up a bill lowering the speed limit on a stretch of Boundary Street in Old Town Bluffton from 25 mph to 15 mph. The new limit would slow trafﬁ c between May River Road and Bridge Street. The street is home to Bluffton’s visitor center, the Heyward House and DuBois Park. The move could set a precedent for lowering speed limits on other popular streets in Old Town, making them friendlier to walkers. The town cannot make speed limit changes on Boundary Street because it is a state-owned road. If a lower speed limit is approved, the S.C. Department of Transportation will be responsible for posting signs to inform drivers of the new limit.

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NEWS

SCHOOL BOARD CONSIDERS SALES TAX PROPOSAL

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PROJECT UNDERWAY The process has begun for Bluffton residents to have a courtesy dock, a two-lane boat ramp, new accessible sidewalks and expanded parking spaces at the Oyster Factory Park by summer. The town of Bluffton contracted with Hilton Head Island-based Nix Construction and Ridgeland-based JS Construction Services to manage the estimated $879,000 project. The project involves replacing the existing boat ramp with a two-lane concrete boat ramp, building a courtesy boat dock, installing accessible sidewalks, constructing a wooden walkway, and extending the parking capacity for cars and boat trailers. The two-lane boat ramp will allow people to launch or retrieve two boats at a time, increasing boat capacity at the park. The courtesy dock will enable boaters to temporarily tie down their boats as they either park or retrieve their vehicles. The project will also include installation of sidewalks from the parking lot to the top of the bluff and the installation of a wooden walkway from the bluff to the dock.

HISTORIC GARVIN HOUSE TO BE REHABILITATED The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism recently awarded the town of Bluffton a $200,000 Undiscovered South Carolina Grant to rehabilitate the historic Garvin House, which is the earliestknown home built by a freed slave on the May River. The grant will be used for restoration work, which is scheduled to begin this year. This preservation work will include stabilizing the structure; constructing a new foundation, a new roof and replacing damaged structural supports. Located across from Oyster Factory Park in the Bluffton Historic District, the Garvin House was constructed around 1870.

USTA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO HHI Hilton Head Island will host ﬁ ve divisions of the 2016 USTA South Carolina League State Championships. Divisions include Adult 70 & Over (April 28-30), Adult 55 & Over (April 30-May 2), Combo Doubles (Oct. 20-24), 75 & Over Invitational Championship (Nov. 2-5), and Adult 65 & Over (Nov. 5-7). The championships bring together thousands of tennis players from across the state to compete for bragging rights and opportunities to advance to regional USTA championships. “We’re looking forward to another year of exceptional league state championships with our players, captains and host cities,” said Graham Cox, USTA South Carolina executive director. Find more information online at www. sctennis.com/leaguechamps.

The Beaufort County Board of Education recently began discussing options on how to ﬁ nance new school construction required to house increasing numbers of students. One option discussed by board members was a 1-cent sales tax proposal that would, if approved by voters, also provide property tax relief for home, business and vehicle owners. Board members indicated that they would continue to discuss the idea in future meetings. Projections indicate that student enrollment will increase by more than 3,000 — most of those students living in southern Beaufort County — over the next decade. District student enrollment projections have been accurate in recent years, with only minimal differences between projections and eventual totals. District plans call for building three new schools in the Bluffton area, expanding Hilton Head Island middle and high schools, adding new wings at May River High School and River Ridge Academy, building wrestling and gym additions at Beaufort, Bluffton and Whale Branch Early College high schools, and upgrading heating and air-conditioning systems. Superintendent Jeff Moss recommended that the board consider a 1-cent countywide sales tax that would have to be approved by county voters in November. Counties can bring such a sales tax proposal to voters under state law, and voters in ﬁ ve South Carolina counties — Aiken, Anderson, Charleston, Cherokee and Horry — have approved similar measures. A one-penny tax could bring in an estimated $483 million over 15 years, or $316 million over 10 years.

MONTHLY POLL Answer these ﬁ ve questions about the U.S. presidential race for a chance to win a gift certiﬁ cate to a great local restaurant. The person with the most correct answers wins. Email your answers to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com. 1. Who will be the Democratic nominee? 2. Who will be the Republican nominee? 3. Will there be an Independent running? 4. Who will be elected U.S. president in 2016? 5. By what percentage of the popular vote?

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A REAL LEADER IS NEEDED Right now, I am watching the Republican debate and I am completely frustrated. Where is anyone with a world perspective? What does the international community think of our process? The world needs a leader and these guys are a joke. Never before have I had no choice in the voting booth. Everyone is either too extreme or too old. Sad state of affairs and I am concerned for the future of our grandchildren. — Lynn Baskin

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I want to thank Becca Edwards for mentioning my name in her article "Meditation 101" in the February 2016 issue of Hilton Head Monthly. It's a real joy for me being able to teach tai chi on Hilton Head Island. Not only do I get to meet people from across the U.S., but also from countries across the entire world, such as China, India, Canada and France. Much of my joy as a teacher comes from being able to share in their joy as vacationing visitors. We have a lot of fun working out together doing tai chi. At the same time, I am able to help them advance in their own practice and give them

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editation can be so simple, it can seem complicated. Busy minds often hear the word “meditation” and immediately think, “I could never just sit there and do nothing.” And yet, meditation is one of the most beneficial and inexpensive things you can do to improve your health. The key is knowing which method works best for you. BY BECCA EDWARDS

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

Breathing Every night before falling asleep, rather than scrolling through my mental to-do list, I practice a form of meditative breathing called “fi ve-count breathing.” I inhale to a count of fi ve, hold for a count of fi ve, exhale to a count of fi ve, and repeat fi ve or more times. You may also want to try “counting breathing,” in which you inhale and count to one, exhale and count to two, and so on until you reach the number 10 and start again. If you Google “meditative breathing techniques” you will discover several other options and know the trick here is breathing fully (from the belly to the nostrils) and intentionally. Moving Moving meditation includes a long list of easy exercise modalities. Try walking along Hilton Head’s 12 miles of pristine beaches, taking tai chi classes with John Kozak of Hilton Head Tai Chi, joining a mellow yoga fl ow class at Jiva Yoga Center or exploring the ancient art of Qigong. If it’s not too much stress on your body, go for a meditative run through a nature preserve like Pinckney Island or do laps at the Island Rec pool. Seated The true secret to seated meditation is fi nding a quiet place free of distractions and a comfortable position. Not only do you want to shut off all phones and electronics that buzz, beep or blink, but also put your inquisitive cat outside — and now’s not the time to run your thumping washing machine. Rid yourself of anything that could sabotage your tranquility. As for comfort, don’t feel like you have to sit in the lotus or crossedlegged position — most people experience numbness or tingling after a minute or two in either. Try using a chair or sitting against a wall on a bolster or pillow with your legs extended. Close your eyes and try to focus solely on a single point, like the space between your eyebrows. Let thoughts come in and out like the tide, allowing the mind to wander if need be. Verbal or Visual To enhance your seated meditation, you can internally think a word or phrase, called a mantra, or focus on a fi xed object or image. I often lead my clients through what I call the “be” meditation by asking them to inhale and think the word “be” and exhale while thinking of one word they want to become. For example, inhale the word “be” and exhale the word “happy.” Visual aids can be anything from a photograph to a burning candle. M

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IMPROVES MEMORY RETENTION AND RECALL LESSENS HEART AND BRAIN PROBLEMS HELPS WITH ADD AND ADHD MANAGEMENT INCREASES ENERGY HELPS PREVENT PREMENSTRUAL AND MENOPAUSAL SYNDROME, ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIA

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something of lasting value. When engaging in any form of exercise activity, including moving meditation, to quote Becca, “the key is knowing which method works best for you.” — John Kozak

GOOD OR BAD COLUMN RIGHT ON TARGET Marc, your recent column is right on target (January 2016). People need to be reminded of the “good” that is happening in their lives. I think it would raise the level of civility in society. The news media is doing a disservice to the public when there is no balance

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CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT Lisa Allen spent decades in newsrooms, managing reporters and staring down deadlines in Michigan, Indiana and South Carolina. Now, as a freelance writer, she gets to write about her passions: golf, travel and the business of golf and travel, a perfect blend of her journalism degree and MBA. She has written for regional lifestyle magazines, business journals, travel magazines and Golf Channel’s subsidiaries Golf Now and World Golf. She lives in Beaufort. Vitor Lindo: I’m a photographer through and through, but most of all, I am a procurer of wonderful things. I’m an unabashed people-watcher and I specialize in capturing moments that only exist for a heartbeat. I catch those airy moments with pixels and ﬁ lm emulsion, and then quickly turn them into ink and paper. I believe that photos are true magic … and the camera is my wand. EDITOR’S NOTE: The views and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily represent those of Monthly magazine, the Monthly staff or any of its contributors.

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To most folks in America, Sunday, March 20 marks the first day of spring, the Vernal Equinox as determined by Earth's orbit around the sun.

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hat's most folks, though. Here on Hilton Head Island, we march to a different drummer — and a few bagpipers, too. You see, the surest sign of spring on our island is the day everything turns green. This year, that day is Sunday, March 13, when at precisely 3 p.m. the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade steps off for the 33rd consecutive year. What started out as a bit of a lark in 1983 when Tom Reilley and some friends and family marched around the block in the rain before bellying up to the bar, is now perhaps the island's largest one-day event and a much beloved, time-honored tradition. Nearly 30,000 spectators crowd the approximately 2-mile route along Pope Avenue and Ofﬁ ce Park Road each year, and the Parade Committee expects much of the same this time around. To put that in perspective, 30,000 represents about 75 percent of Hilton Head's entire permanent population. Yes, it's a big deal. "It's a free, family-friendly event," said committee co-chairman Alan Perry. "But what really makes it special is that it’s a time for friends and neighbors to get together and really celebrate our community before the tourist season kicks into high gear." It is also a chance to recognize contributions made to the community by some of our honorable citizens. Each year, the Parade Committee selects as grand marshal a person who has positively impacted the Hilton Head community over the years. "We look for people who give of themselves not because it's their business or job to do so, but

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IF YOU GO... THE 33RD ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, rain or shine Where: Pope Avenue to Ofﬁ ce Park Road More information: To join the parade, go to www.hiltonheadireland.org and click "Entries." Entry fees are $325 for businesses, and $125 for nonproﬁ t organizations.

because, well, it's just who they are," said Perry. This year's grand marshal, Betsy Doughtie, was announced Feb. 9 in a ceremony at Reilley's Grill & Bar, where she was presented with the traditional grand marshal sash. Doughtie is the executive director of The Deep Well Project, a position that she has held for 19 years. That alone might be enough to qualify her, but a long track record of community service beyond Deep Well is what caught the

Parade Committee's eye. From 1978 to 1983, Doughtie served on the St. Mary's Human Development Center board, providing educational and other forms of support for unwed teenage mothers; in 1981, she helped launch "An Evening of the Arts" to raise funds for the Island School Council for the Arts; she taught Sunday school and volunteered in Hilton Head's public schools while her son was a student; and she served as treasurer for the Art League of Hilton Head from 2009 until 2013. "This is such an honor," Doughtie said. "I think we live in a fabulous community and I'm glad I've been a part of it for the last 45 years." She'll be leading what the committee expects to be a record number of bands and marchers, including bands from Groves High School in Savannah, North Charleston High School, Battery Creek High School and Jasper High School; and pipe and drum corps from Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Wake District (Raleigh, N.C.) Public Safety.

One new entry is a detachment from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston, and the Wells Fargo Stagecoach will make a return visit. All will join the usual collection of colorful ﬂ oats and marching groups from local businesses and nonproﬁ t organizations, and a procession of local dignitaries. "I can't wait," Doughtie said. "I'm practicing my pageant wave and smile so I'll be ready on parade day." M

Betsy Doughtie is the grand marshal for the 2016 Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS THE SECOND LEADING CRIME IN THE WORLD — INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. IT IS SECOND ONLY TO DRUG TRAFFICKING, AND, IT IS ON THE RISE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. BY EDWARD THOMAS

here are more than 13 million missing and runaway children in the United States. It has become a telling statistic that if a runaway young person is not recovered with the fi rst 48 hours, there is a high likelihood he or she will be traffi cked. Here in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island, a local organization, the Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Traffi cking, has been escalating its efforts to build awareness of the dangers of this criminal epidemic, which has tripled in the past three years across the nation as well as in both South Carolina and Georgia, according to the National Human Traffi cking Resource Center based in Washington, D.C. Mary Jo Riley, board president of the coalition, recently held awareness conferences in Bluffton and on Hilton Head, as well as a volunteer recruitment seminar to shed additional light on the topic and enlist local residents to help with public awareness, advocacy for stronger federal and state legislation and provide assistance to victims of traffi cking to help rebuild their lives and reintegrate them into society. According to Riley, the coalition was formed almost six years ago under the auspices of the Zonta Club of Hilton Head Island, but has been re-energized over the past two years by the growth of the problem. "We have a passion for uncovering and eradicating this form of modern-day slavery through public education and advocacy," she said, noting that the local area has a high potential for traffi cking due in part to the major events that are held here and the transient tourist population. Bluffton resident and coalition board member Max Fratoddi is a retired FBI agent and adviser on international human traffi cking who is at the forefront of the local program to increase alertness to this issue and recognition of suspicious activity. At the recent conference held at Hilton Head Island's Christian Renewal Church, he pointed to three key factors that have spiked the sexual

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exploitation portion of human trafﬁ cking across America: ■ Promotional music propaganda by rappers like 50 Cent, who indoctrinate teenage girls and young men about the "cool lifestyle" of pimping and prostitution. ■ Increased use by sex trafﬁ ckers of hired good-looking guys in their late teens or early 20s to lure underage teenagers into running away from an abusive or boring home situation with the enticement of an exciting relationship. Much of this recruitment is done on social media like Facebook and Instagram. ■ False advertising on Internet sites like BackPage and Craigslist. According to many reports, many underaged girls are being targeted for sex exploitation on BackPage. One ABC News Nightline story told of a 17-yearold who was being pimped regularly by her boyfriend on BackPage and had generated more than $30,000 for him. Fratoddi said the United States is

both a source country and a destination country for human traffi cking, and in the arena of sex-traffi cking, it is teens from abusive homes as well as runaways, orphans and homeless who are the most vulnerable. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson recently announced his offi ce would take an aggressive approach toward fi ghting human traffi cking throughout the state. At the conference, S.C. Law Enforcement Division representatives affi rmed Fratoddi's observation, noting that individuals who victimize underage girls tend to focus on troubled youth, warning "parents need to be vigilant about where their children are and who they are with." Riley said the coalition has begun working closely with the Beaufort County Solicitor's Offi ce

to serve as a resource and build awareness. She said a program to teach about the dangers of human traffi cking to youngsters has been developed. Work has also been done with the local Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as a training program for Jasper County schools. However, she has been disappointed that little traction has been made with Beaufort County schools, "where it doesn't seem to be a priority." Those looking to learn more about human traffi cking or to volunteer with the coalition should email lcaht1@gmail. com. As a nonprofi t organization, the coalition also accepts donations to help underwrite programs and printing costs. Donations can be mailed to Lowcountry Coalition Against Human Traffi cking, P.O. Box 22853, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925. M

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NOT ‘COURAGEOUS DIVERSITY 101: IFCONVERSATIONS,’ THEN WHAT? BY DR. GLORIA HOLMES

the collective American mind, injustice is un-American; it is diametrically opposed to everything America stands for, and Americans place a high value on equality, fairness and fair play. However, we tend to assume that these outcomes are self-generating, and that simply being a good, fair-minded, moral person is enough to ensure that our attitudes and behaviors are unbiased and fair. We know that this is not always true. For example, many ardent American slaveholders were considered “good” churchgoing Christians. Clearly bias (racial or otherwise) and a strong sense of morality not only can co-exist, but also can nurture each other. So it is important to examine the relationship between personal attitudes and belief systems; to have “courageous conversations” about these sensitive issues to determine whether who we are and what we do promote equity and fairness in our interactions with others. Americans are presently ﬁ xated on a host of diversity-related issues, which enter our consciousness every day through the subjects of immigration, marriage equality, unemployment, race, academic underachievement, poverty, language differences, culture, etc. However, it is ironic that when the concept of diversity enters the conversation, many respond as though it is something new. Whether we chose to acknowledge it, America has always been a diverse country, challenged by diversity issues. How we respond to diversity on a personal or national level is often the problem.

The point is that diversity issues are always in the room, and most of the time they bring with them questions of fairness and justice. They also invite an examination of personal attitudes, social and economic privilege and bias, and how they are related to “achievement gaps” in schools, housing, health care, political access, etc. Diversity issues usually force us to have conversations that are difﬁ cult because they challenge us to see ourselves, the people around us, and the world we inhabit in a different light. They force us to confront our own internalized biases, which we all have in one form or another. This is not easy to do because most of us naturally want to cling to our present ways of thinking and acting — staying safely in our comfort zones. And yet, our safety and comfort may keep others in danger and discomfort. Having courageous conversations can open new ways of thinking, seeing and feeling. These conversations can challenge us to act on our new sense of the world that we are destined to share with those with whom we are culturally, socially and racially compatible, as well as those with whom we are not. Social justice, deﬁ ned by philosopher John Rawls as the “collective, negotiated embodiment of the basic human understanding of ‘fairness,’ ” is consistent with America’s most cherished values. In his 1997 inauguration poem, “Of History and Hope,” Miller Williams eloquently addresses these same ideas and the uniquely American dilemmas we face.

Williams reminds us that America is still on a journey; America is still in the process of becoming America. He says: We have memorized America, how it was born and who we have been and where ˜…We mean to be the people we meant to be, to keep on going where we meant to go… But how do we fashion the future?... Who were many people coming together cannot become one people falling apart. Who dreamed for every child an even chance cannot let luck alone turn doorknobs or not… We know what we have done and what we have said, and how we have grown, degree by slow degree, believing ourselves toward all we have tried to become — just and compassionate, equal, able, and free… America can still become just, compassionate, equal, able and free if we have the audacity to have courageous conversations about diversity and open ourselves to the possibilities of changing. M Dr. Gloria Holmes is a professor emeritus at the School of Education at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. Committed to promoting cultural literacy in schools and communities, she has worked as a diversity trainer for the Anti-Defamation League and has conducted anti-bias workshops for the Connecticut State Department of Education. Dr. Holmes is presently writing a book on school leadership and social justice, due to be published this year.

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Where in the world is Monthly?  Rick Lazzari and Margie Lechowicz took Monthly to Cinque Terre, Italy.  Taylor Metcalfe, Mufﬁ e VanEpps, Peter and Barbara Bloom, Meg and Charlie Miner and Cheryl and Wayne Clements pose with Monthly in Wittenberg , Germany.

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 Fifteen couples from Belfair in Bluffton sailed on a Danube River Cruise from Budapest to Prague.˜Monthly came along, and a good time was had by all.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CHRIS SCHEMBRA As I enter Think Coffee, Chris Schembra is joking with the table to his left, a couple I assume he has brought along. BY MARCO FREY

Chris Schembra smiles among a gathering of dinner guests. His parties have become legendary. Editor’s Note: In this new column, Hilton Head Island native Marco Frey catches up with young Hilton Head Island and Bluffton natives who are now making their mark elsewhere. The column highlights their blossoming lives and how their hometown helped shape who they are today. To nominate a person, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

turns out that in the short time he’s waited, Schembra has befriended a theater producer — by no small coincidence. I’ve done a bit of homework. Schembra is himself a producer of the fi ve-time Emmy Award-winning one-man play “The Little Flower,” and he is an investor in two Broadway shows. I’ve scanned his LinkedIn profi le and watched his segment on Bravo’s “The Singles Project” and, more importantly, his Times Square Light-a-Candle charity fl ash mob. Schembra is wearing a garnet polo and gray Patagonia corduroys over worn Nike chucks. His puffy jacket reads “NOLS Patagonia,” a nod to his time spent in Chile at the National Outdoor Leadership School. His looks give away his Jewish Italian roots. He has dashing hair and a broad, open face that breaks easily into smile. His manner is above all welcoming, and his words fl ow as easily as the wine we start on. His eyes dart eagerly into every strange face with a warmth that is infectious. After goodbyes with the new friends he’s made, he turns to me. He asks me to summarize my vision. I pause a moment. “I guess it would be to help people slow down, to feel sensual through music.” He uses this to launch into the ambitious optimism I’ve come to admire in him. “Well Marco, that’s what we’re here in New York to do, but we wouldn’t have that passion for the good things in life if it wasn’t for Hilton Head Island. People move to Hilton Head for a balanced life. People go to work, then

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they get out of work and they do civic, nice things, and then they enjoy their weekends, and I think they do it very symbiotically. There’s a reason why we’re a world-class destination resort—we’re inhabited by world-class people who are living a happy life. We were lucky to grow up there.” I hadn’t thought of Hilton Head for quite some time. I left the nest for Charleston at 18 and moved to New York City last year, at the age of 25. As a restless young man with a passion for jazz and a hunger to see more, I left Hilton Head eagerly. But here we are, in the West Village of Manhattan, and Schembra is casting our hometown in a new light. He spent his 20s as a kayak instructor at Outside Hilton Head and living on a boat for a summer. After his adventures in Patagonia, he moved back to Hilton Head, earned a captain’s license, and began filming his island lifestyle. But it took a strong push from the grandmother of Rachel and Kathleen Blum to convince him to try the bigcity experience. “I moved with a suitcase. I was living on my buddy’s couch in Brooklyn, no college degree, no job lined up, just arrived here. I was figuring out stuff left and right until one day I called my dad and said, ‘I think I want to be an actor.’ I gave his friend Tony Lo Bianco a call and Tony’s had a magnificently successful career, and he said why don’t you come over.” From there on, Lo Bianco took Schembra under his wing and put him to work as an assistant. Months later, Schembra was reading a script Lo Bianco

Chris Schembra lights a candle and saves a heart in Times Square for his new charity.

had written, a one-man play featuring Fiorello La Guardia, the former mayor of New York City. “I read it in one night and I came back the next day and said we should do this play and he said, ‘Alright, I’ll act it, you produce it.’” They set a date, chose a theater, promoted it, filled the seats. Opening night’s success led to a life on tour, and more than 70 performances around the country to date. Over a bed of lentils and a glass of Montepulciano, Schembra discusses one of his other passions: “Where I really spend most of my time these days is with Save a Child’s Heart,” a global humanitarian effort dedicated to children born with congenital heart defects. In the viral video he’s produced, more than 400 people light a candle simultaneously with 3,000

onlookers in Times Square for the cause. “That’s where Hilton Head comes into play the most. Community and philanthropy.” He describes the island’s unique combination of generous retirees and eager youth. It’s certainly a quality of Hilton Head I had always taken for granted. At Hilton Head Preparatory School, Schembra was the team captain for Relay for Life and took part in Habitat for Humanity. He also credits his mother, Carol, who he recalls working tirelessly for charitable causes throughout his childhood. What is he up to now? Schembra is investing his time and passion for veterans’ causes, especially mental health issues. He’s just completed a big campaign, “Just a Common Soldier,” to give tribute and

thank veterans for their service. The campaign has reached more than 14 million people and ultimately aims to help lower the suicide and depression rate among veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Schembra’s respect for veterans stems from his interest in Hilton Head’s Civil War history, growing up near Parris Island, and long conversations with his grandfather, a veteran of World War Two. Towards the end of dinner, Schembra asks me what I’m doing on the 12th. He invites me to one of his somewhat legendary dinners in which he not only hosts 20 new guests each week, but cooks the three-course meal himself — which says about as much about Chris Schembra as I ever could. How could I say no? M March 2016 31

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LETTING IT BREATHE HILTON HEAD WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL DIRECTOR JEFF GERBER

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If you’re looking for a reason why this year’s Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival is going to be even better than last year’s event, Jeff Gerber can give you a few. To be precise, he can give you 335 reasons. BY BARRY KAUFMAN | PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

“I got about 335 more days to prepare than I did last year,” he said with a laugh. The sizable difference in prep time is due largely to the fact that Gerber wasn’t named festival director until 30 days before last year’s event. “I had owned part of a restaurant and had sold it, so I was just sort of hanging around. They said to me, ‘You’re not doing anything important right now, how about you?’ ” he said. “It was kind of like ‘Let’s throw him in the pool and see if he can swim.’ ” It’s a deadpan take on what was, in his first year, a major undertaking. With 30 days before the festival, his predecessor had already done much of the heavy lifting, but Gerber was tasked with steering one of the island’s signature events through its home stretch. No small feat. “It wasn’t like I had to start from scratch, but I did have to come in and learn pretty much everything,” he said. Clearly, it was a steep learning curve that Gerber climbed with gusto, and he’s spent the past year immersing himself in the role of festival director. A longtime volunteer with the festival, Gerber has devoted himself to making one of the island’s most anticipated weeks even better. “We’re very excited for what we’ve put together. We’ve brought on Publix as a presenting sponsor, and we’re doing more events this year,” he said.

Gerber’s passion for the event stems naturally from his culinary background. Once part owner of Bomboras Grille, he also helped open Aqua. And he has a strong knowledge of wine informed by his West Coast upbringing. “I like Oregon pinots. I like Washington state as well because of their cabs and their syrahs,” said the Oregon native. That’s not to say he’s entirely a homer when it comes to wine. “I’ve been into Spanish wines a lot lately. You can find a lot of value in Spain.” With his trademark dry wit, he added to that sentiment: “Because the wineries are all 400 years old, so everything’s paid for.” And his knowledge of wine isn’t just broad. It’s deep. While discussing his love for West Coast wines, he can tell you how the winery’s latitude can affect the flavor, how the wine can change between seasons, and how different soils from volcanic ash to sediment can wildly change the profile of a pinot. It’s a lifelong devotion and a deep knowledge Gerber is bringing to bear on this year’s Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival, to be held March 7-12. If you liked what he did with 30 days last year, wait until you see what he can do with a year. “It’s nice to have a little more time to plan it,” he said. “It feels a little more like we’re running it, rather than it running us.” M

EVENT DETAILS WHAT: Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 12 WHERE: Harbour Town Yacht Basin DETAILS: Taste 250-plus wines from all over the world. In addition, see chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live entertainment and watch the fun and excitement of the waiter’s race. A silent auction is also planned. MORE INFORMATION: hiltonheadwineandfood.com, 843-686-4944

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FUNdraising ONE OF THE REQUESTS most often made of me by nonprofi t board members during a Board Roles and Responsibilities training is a simple one: “Do you have any tips to help me, as an individual board member, fundraise for my organization?”

Of course! There are the usual expectations: making a personally meaningful gift to the organization yourself, selling tickets for any fundraising events your nonprofi t holds, and introducing your friends and acquaintances to the executive director. But there are so very many more! • Consider “contributions in lieu of…” For any occasion for which folks might give you a gift (birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement, holiday), ask people to make a gift to your favorite nonprofi t in your honor instead. Wouldn’t you rather have that over another box of golf balls, bottle of wine, tchotchke, chocolates, cigars or ﬂowers anyway?

There is no reason that raising money needs to be drudgery; it can be great fun! • The next time you host a gathering at your home, tell your friends that their contribution to the event (instead of bringing a dish or a six-pack) is a check to your nonprofi t. It could be a simple dinner party, a movie night, the Oscars, Monday night football or March madness, election night, a card or board game night, costume party or even a wine and cheese party. It could be a morning coffee, afternoon tea, or evening garden party. It could be a bonﬁre, oyster roast, or clambake. No matter, your friends will have a great time, and your organization will beneﬁt. • When you do something competitive with your friends, such as playing golf or bridge, bocce ball or tennis, ask everyone to put some extra money in a pot to support your charity—and if you win, ask them to double it!

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• If you work outside the home, consider options to get your office colleagues to ante up for your organization. How about a swear jar ($5 goes in the jar for your nonprofi t each time someone is caught with a foul mouth), or a cell phone jar ($5 each time the phone rings aloud during a meeting), or have the boss declare an outrageous tie or scarf day (failure to participate costs $10, but the most outrageous entry gets an extra day off or a twohour lunch.) Have competitions between departments or teams regarding total money raised in contribution to your charity. • Tell each club or group to which you belong about your charity, and suggest that each time you meet, you would like to take up a collection. This could be a book club, a Sunday school class or small group, a canasta club, or a luncheon group. • Ask your friends and family to support your efforts to run a marathon, lose pounds, stop smoking, jump from a plane, de-clutter your house—you name it—in the name of your nonprofit. Collect your pledges of support, and make it happen! In each of these cases, there are add-ons that could be included. For example, everyone could bring a gently used piece of art or book, or a tasty homemade dessert or bottle of wine to your event, club meeting or party. Your guests could buy the donated items, with the proceeds going to your charity. You can package a skill of yours (are you a handyperson, a pie-baker, a gardener, an accountant, lawyer, artist?) and offer a day of your talent to the highest bidder. Just imagine how many directions your creativity can go, with your charity being the grateful recipient. And the list goes on. There is no reason that raising money needs to be drudgery; it can be great fun! And in virtually each of these cases, you would be educating your friends and family about the great work of an amazing nonprofit while encouraging its financial support. Living generously means helping others to do the same, and this can be the most rewarding thing of all! Denise K. Spencer President and CEO Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

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Charles Fraser is synonymous with Hilton Head Island, but even more important, he is the man behind the concept of gated living in the Lowcountry. Ten years after developing the master plan for building on the island, Fraser and his team installed the first gates at Sea Pines in 1967.

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First deed to a lot in Sea Pines signed. Beachfront lots debuted for $5,350. That price rose to $9,600 by 1962.

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oday, “gated communities” has become a commonplace part of the Lowcountry lexicon. But more than a half-century ago, Fraser and his team of marketing masterminds knew they needed more than just water and sand to create a sustainable economy around their island oasis. “Gated communities were the end game, but how do you get folks off the beach? That was the trick,” said island marketing guru Tom Gardo, who helped with one of the many part of Fraser’s early efforts. “The golf courses, the breezeways in the forest, the low roads rolling through the mossy oaks, it was all part of creating the mystique and creating long-term property owners out of the curious tourists.” The plan has worked magnificently for decades. As part of Hilton Head Monthly’s 30th anniversary celebration, this month we take a look at the history of these communities that have become a vital part of the island economic ecosystem.

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 private communities that helped shape Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the surrounding Lowcountry.

1960

Island’s first golf course, the Ocean Course, built in Sea Pines.

1961

1962

Development of Port Royal Plantation began, led by island frontiersman Fred Hack.

The McIntosh family subdivided 360 acres to begin development of Spanish Wells.

1967

Sea Pines Plantation installed its first gates. Palmetto Dunes development began under the lead of William T. Gregory, who purchased the land for $1,000 per acre.

1971

Sea Pines expanded to the north end of the island, acquiring land that became Hilton Head Plantation.

1973

1969 Full-time island residents totaled 2,500.

Spanish Wells Plantation opens

1975

Full-time residents: 6,500. Visitors to the island: 250,000 annually

1970

The Hilton Head Company began building at Shipyard Plantation.

1974

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1980

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1982

1981

Callawassie Island opens residential community; Windmill Harbour opens

Wexford Plantation and the Long Cove Club begin development

1986 Haig Point founded by International Paper

1985

Palmetto Hall Plantation founded

1983

The Town of Hilton Head Island is incorporated.

1984

Melrose begins development

1989

First pathway project, the William Hilton Parkway from Sea Pines Circle to Palmetto Dunes, begins

1990

Colleton River Plantation begins development; Spring Island land purchased by Walker Trust

1998

1992

The ﬁ rst home is built in Indigo Run; Island West development begins

1994

Belfair developers purchase land and begin development of exclusive housing and golf community; Sun City’s ofﬁ cial groundbreaking ceremony.

Developers purchase land and begin redevelopment at Ford Plantation. Centex Homes begins construction at Eagles Pointe. Crescent Resources purchases Oldﬁ eld and begins home development

1999

The Crescent begins development

2005 2000

Hampton Hall breaks ground

2004

Lot sales begin at Palmetto Bluff; Pinecrest development begins

Hampton Lake begins development

2007

Hilton Head Lakes breaks ground

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MONTHLY'S FEATURED PRIVATE COMMUNITIES

A peek behind the gates of six unique private communities of the Lowcountry.

SHIPYARD PLANTATION

The second plantation developed on the island, Shipyard Plantation began construction in 1970 with a vision similar to Sea Pines — to-die-for Lowcountry living with a focus on protecting the nature in and around the development. In total, there are 255 homes, 400 timeshare units and 1,000 condos within the Shipyard blueprint. The initial developers imagined a thriving center of town just outside the Shipyard gates, an area still in its infancy at the time that has gone on to become Coligny Plaza. Shipyard also houses a 338-room beachfront hotel and has successfully managed to combine a resort atmosphere with the community vibe fostered by the full-time residents. Outside of the 27 holes of golf, 20 tennis courts and world-class health spa, the main attraction at Shipyard is the beach club, which hosts social and educational events throughout the year and is just a short walk from the beach.

WINDMILL HARBOUR

The community was born in 1981 as a joint effort between Charles Fraser and his business partners. An initial plan to build Southwestern-style houses with an adobe look quickly gave way to a more traditional Southern style to mirror the homes found in Charleston.

The centerpiece of the sprawling community is its marina and unique harbor, which stretches over 15 and a half acres and houses more than 260 boat slips, the largest on Hilton Head by nearly 100 slips. What truly makes the harbor special is the 80-foot-by-20-foot lock that was constructed to protect the harbor against weather and changing tides — one of just two such locks along the East Coast at the time. As the neighborhood grew, the South Carolina Yacht Club became the place for the boating enthusiasts to share their passion. Today, membership is open to both Windmill Harbour residents and Hilton Head Island residents. "We chose Windmill Harbour as our fulltime residence in 2004 because of how it made us feel when we first drove in,” said resident Nancy Baldwin. “The Charlestonstyle, Lowcountry architecture; the secure, neighborhood feeling; and the beautiful marina all played into our decision. Over the years we've enjoyed all of the advantages of the community including boating, the South Carolina Yacht Club and centralized location. We are fortunate in that three of our family members have since moved to Windmill Harbour — we love living here."

HAIG POINT

Haig Point is one of the many centerpieces to Daufauskie Island, a pristine land that archeologists have traced inhabitants to more than 9,000 years ago. The Gullah made their home on Daufuskie, where the First Union African Baptist Church was founded in 1879. Though the island is just 5 miles long by 2 ½ miles wide, its 5,000 acres are rich in history and culture with Gullah houses, art galleries and some of the

best dining in the Lowcountry at Marshside Mama’s. Haig Point is at the northern tip of the island that was at the center of the “Daufuskie Fight” during the Yemassee War of 1715-17, and is the setting for author Pat Conroy’s novel “The Water Is Wide.” The Haig Point residential community was founded in 1986 by International Paper but has been owned by its members since 2001.

SPRING ISLAND

The land behind Spring Island was originally deeded by Lord Colleton in 1706, and over the course of nearly three centuries, it was used as an Indian village, as fertile land to cultivate the world-famous Sea Island cotton, as farm land and as the backdrop for one of South Carolina’s renowned quail hunting locations. The land was purchased in 1990 FROM the Walker Trust by Jim and Betty Chaffin, Jim and Dianne Light, and Peter and Beryl LaMotte. The group set out to create a community not driven by real estate profits. They reduced the amount of units allowed on the land from 5,000 dwellings to a maximum of 410 homes and set aside 1,000 acres for a nature preserve that continues to thrive 27 years later and has spawned the Lowcountry Institute, a center for nature education funded by the island’s residents. March 2016 39

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FORD PLANTATION

Ford is built in Richmond Hill, Georgia, on lands that played an important role in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. After Sherman’s march to the sea, Ford was one of the first rebuilt plantations, producing vital rice and cotton crops for the remaining settlers. The namesake was the world’s first billionaire, Henry Ford, who purchased 70,000 acres covering 120 square miles throughout the 1920s. In the 1930s,

he hosted social gatherings with the Vanderbilts, Rockefellers and DuPonts at night in his mansion along the banks of the Ogeechee. By day, he was hard at work, using a converted rice mill as his research laboratory that spawned some of his greatest automotive creations. The land changed ownership several times after the Fords’ death before being purchased by Sterling Bluff Associates in 1998. The group redeveloped Ford Plantation, focusing on private residences and building one of the South’s most celebrated sporting clubs on the now 1,800acre estate.

County. Berkeley later helped incorporate the land, and his leadership became paramount in creating the export of Sea Island cotton from Barbados and the Bahamas to the Carolinas. The private golf community on the banks of the Okatie River, memberowned and operated since 2005, features two world-class courses designed by Tom Fazio and has become the regular home for The Players Amateur. Other amenities include the spa and fitness center and the 10-mile River Park nature trail. M

BERKELEY HALL

This 980-acre property’s history goes back to one of the seven original lords of the Carolina colonies. As a gift from the king of England to reward loyalty, English army officer Lord John Berkeley and his cousin John Colleton were given thousands of acres of land in what would later become Beaufort

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AMENITIES BEACH COMMUNITY OWNER’S BEACH CLUB SCENIC BIKING AND JOGGING PATHS 250 HOME SITES 1500 VACATION AND VILLA PROPERTIES VAN DER MEER SHIPYARD RACQUET CLUB • 20 COURTS SONESTA RESORT • 338 ROOM OCEANFRONT HOTEL SHIPYARD GOLF CLUB • 27 HOLE GOLF PROPERTY HILTON HEAD HEALTH• PREMIER WEIGHT LOSS HEALTH SPA DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN CONVENIENT LOCATION

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SHIPYARD PLANTATION,one of the original developments on Hilton Head, is not only scenic but also conveniently nestled in the scenic heart of the south end of Hilton Head Island. Lush oaks, tropical palms, tall pines and an array of wildlife make this 800-acre property a true experience with a balance of respecting the past and embracing the future. If one word could describe Shipyard Plantation, it would be diversifi ed. This unusual residential and resort community offers fi rst class living for those who choose to visit and those who choose to reside in this scenic but secure plantation. There is always something new going on in Shipyard, and the commercial partners and

owners are dedicated to hitting the refresh button and keeping the properties current. Recreational facilities include championship golf and tennis, trails for biking and jogging, a fi rst class resort hotel, a health spa, and most importantly – the beach. Owners in Shipyard enjoy the fi nest island Beach Club and a true sense of community through varied social and educational programs available at their oceanfront club. The best island combination of vacation or villa living and permanent homes, Shipyard is a beautiful alternative whether you desire to come for a while or forever. Call (843) 785 –3310 for a new look at Shipyard Plantation or visit us on line at shipyardhhi.com.

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GOLF Haig Point o˜ ers 29 holes of Rees Jones golf. The unique 20-hole Signature Course is meticulously designed to maximize the beauty of the island’s natural setting. The 9-hole Osprey Course is ideal for families or a quick round.

TENNIS The Haig Point Tennis Center includes six Har-Tru courts. Two of the courts are lighted for evening play. Various clinics and private lessons are available for both beginners and advanced players.

EQUESTRIAN

LOCATED IN THE NORTHERN TIP OF DAUFUSKIEyou’ll ÿ nd one of America’s most perfectly secluded retreats. Haig Point is a unique community that combines the charm of Daufuskie with all the modern features needed for today’s lifestyle. Rich in history and natural beauty, Haig Point is a private, member-owned community encompassing 1,050 acres on historic Daufuskie Island. The sea island community is located just o° the coast of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Georgia. One of the many charms of Haig Point is it is accessible only by a scenic, 30-minute private ferry ride from Hilton Head.

Haig Point’s private equestrian facility o˜ ers a wide range of services and activities for members and guests to enjoy. There are private and group lessons, trail riding throughout Daufuskie Island and pony rides for the youngest horse enthusiast.

CALIBOGUE CLUB Breathtaking vistas of Calibogue Sound and the Intracoastal Waterway are the picturesque view from the Calibogue Club which is the hub of socialization and activity. As Haig Point’s signature restaurant it is also known for the quality cuisine and excellent service.

BEACH CLUB The Beach Club houses the pool complex featuring sunning decks and a relaxed screened-in cabana. Full food and beverage service is o˜ ered at this ideal retreat from the heat.

TRANSPORTATION The 30-minute private ferry to Haig Point provides you with a relaxing, dependable worry free commute. Park your automobile within a private gated parking area at the Embarkation Center and come aboard. Once at Haig Point, let your valet deliver your cargo, groceries and goods to your doorstep. Travel about the island on your own personal golf cart. For your convenience there is also a 10 minute water taxi to Harbour Town.

Haig Point has a wide variety of new homes, homesites, resale, membership opportunities. For more information call 843.341.8104 or email info@haigpoint.com www.haigpoint.com

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BY DAVID WARREN | PHOTOS COURTESY OF HAIG POINT

are known for their fascinatHave you ever wondered what it would be like hey ing history, beautiful views and rich Gullah culture. Once home to to live on a private island? Island living has an indigo, cotton and rice plantations, undeniable allure — separated from the world much of the pre-Civil War wealth of the came from the Sea Islands. These by water, private and peaceful. Off the coast of South islands have been the site of battles, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida there are more great prosperity and hardship. They have been home to Indians, European settlers, than 100 tidal and barrier islands. slaves and now Northerners escaping

Daufuskie Island offers a glimpse of what other sea islands were like before bridges and causeways opened them to development. The subject of Pat Conroy's novel, The Water Is Wide, Daufuskie has a timeless quality and is still accessible only by boat.

the cold and seeking some sense of peace rarely found in today’s way of life. Today, there are two types of Sea Islands: those connected to the mainland by bridges, and those without bridges. The bridges are more than simply a convenience; they define the island, its lifestyle and its pace. Hilton Head Island has a bridge, Starbucks, Staples and Walmart — all things we need to live our modern lives. By contrast, Daufuskie Island has none of these things — and no bridge to the mainland. What you trade for the immediacy of a caramel macchiato or a toner cartridge is a “Sea Island attitude.” This attitude does not have to be one of Bohemian rejection of all things civilized. It is much more subtle. It is a walk on a deserted beach; it is a quiet that is surprising loud, and it is a complete sense of security that the water gives you. Most importantly, it is a step back in time. When the boat lands on a Sea Island, you have an enhanced attention to your surroundings. You are more aware of the tides, the colors of the marshes, the birds, the weather, and even yourself.

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But how does Sea Island living work in a practical sense? For some Sea Islands, getting the goods and services is a huge obstacle. It can become a full-time job just to live comfortably. There is no quick trip to the store. One community on Daufuskie, however, has made every effort to eliminate the obstacles associated with island living. For the past 30 years, Haig Point has strived to find ways of making living on a bridgeless island work while still meeting the demands of an upscale lifestyle. A big part of this effort is the ferry system. A ferry runs each hour, from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from the Welcome Center on Hilton Head. Another ferry run by Haig Point leaves from Harbour Town in Sea Pines. It runs every hour till 11:30 p.m. and is on call for late-night pickups. This means access to the mainland is always available. The ferries bring Haig Point residents, goods, pets, etc., to an embarkation center on Daufuskie where valets bring everything to your home. Bigger items like refrigerators and large appliances are brought over on a twice-weekly barge. For everyday deliveries such as groceries, Haig Point has worked out an online ordering system in partnership with Harris Teeter. The store delivers the groceries to the Haig Point Welcome Center, which loads the groceries on the

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“The island chooses you; you don’t choose the island.” boat and delivers them to Daufuskie. The Haig Point valets then take them to your home, and even put them in your refrigerator. With the advent of Amazon Prime, nearly all things necessary for modern life can be delivered to an islander’s door within a few days. You can even have pizza delivered by ferry. An onboard pizza oven keeps it warm for the 30-minute trip. As for movies, Hargray’s high-speed Internet allows for Netfl ix to be enjoyed in moments. It seems at least one island community has “bridged” the gap between true Sea Island life and the life on a bridged island. On Haig Point, you do not have to sacrifi ce golf, tennis or fi ne dining for the experience life separated from the mainland. It is in many respects the best of both worlds. Living on a Sea Island also has another benefi t: community. Unless you are the only inhabitant of your island, you quickly get to know your neighbors and rely on them. Dining together, sharing and helping neighbors are necessary components of life on the islands. Because of this, island living is not one of being a hermit but one of being a neighbor. You need your neighbors and they need you. Together, you make the island life work.

Living a boat ride away from many of conveniences of the modern world takes a certain type of personality. There’s a set of organizational skills that Sea Islanders seem proud to possess. A certain satisfaction comes with the perfect trip to the mainland. But there is an equal satisfaction with the physical and psychological separation from traffi c, noise, and fast pace in today’s society that walks a fi ne line from being unplugged but not disconnected. Sea Island life is not for everyone. There are two types of individuals: those who have to ride the ferry and those who get to ride the ferry. Which camp you fall in is somewhat of a mystery. Some people know they are right for a bridgeless island on their fi rst visit; others take several trips and some never warm up to island life. In fact, there is a phrase on Daufuskie: “The island chooses you; you don’t choose the island.” Living on a Sea Island is a way of life, not an address. The people who live on the islands love it. It does take a certain amount of discipline and planning, but to those who “get it,” the loss of some convenience is made up by this shifted island attitude and a chance to turn back time. M

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PROFILES

The following is an insight into how some of the residents of the Sea Islands have adapted to island living.

MELISSA LEHMBERG Husband: Opie Lehmberg Children: Kade, 9, and Maggie, 5 Thoughts on island life: We do all we can not to leave Daufuskie Island. After living in Atlanta with all the activity noise, Opie and I looked at Haig Point and a very different lifestyle. We were hooked on Daufuskie immediately. In fact, we bought our house on the ﬁ rst day. From a mother’s perspective, I love that the kids can safely ride bikes, explore, go horseback riding and just be kids. Our trips to the mainland are few, and each time we return to the island we feel like we’re coming home.

BARBARA McCALLION Husband: Kevin McCallion Children: Alana McCallion, 16

“island living is not one of being a hermit but one of being a neighbor”

Thoughts on island life: We travel back to Hilton Head fi ve or six times a week thanks to school and work. Living on Daufuskie is not like living on a Caribbean island, where you are making constant lifestyle sacrifi ces. We feel we do not make any lifestyle sacrifi ces. There is a noticeable quiet on an island without cars, and there is a connection to nature that we’ve never felt before. We’ve made wonderful, lifelong friends, which is an aspect that is very special to island living. There is a Mayberry-like quality to the pace of life at Haig Point.

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ENTREPRENEURS:

JEAN & KEN RIOUX OF

JIVA YOGA CENTER

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Jiva Yoga Center owner Jean Rioux understands the people who don’t believe yoga can be a sweat-inducing, muscle-fatiguing workout. She used to be one of them. BY ROBYN PASSANTE | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT “I was always into high-impact aerobics and running, so I wasn’t ready for what I thought would be sitting on the fl oor and stretching,” she says. “But what I found was that yoga can be a lot more dynamic. I was very satisfi ed with the vigorousness of it, as well as how it took me to a relaxed state of mind and body. As opposed to just running with a pair of headphones on and escaping something, it took me deeper into myself, basically. So I was hooked.” What began as a side service for clients at her Island Massage studio in 2001 grew so steadily, she eventually changed the name to Island Massage and Yoga for a time, before dropping the “Massage” entirely and opening Jiva Yoga Center on William Hilton Parkway, just off Sea Pines Circle. These days she is, quite literally, living her dream. “‘Jiva’ means ‘life force’ in Sanskrit,” Rioux says. “Yoga is life, and life is yoga.” Today, there is a second location on S.C. 46 in Bluffton, and together the two studios employ 22 instructors who serve about 120 students a day. “Up to 3,000 people a month come through our doors,” says Rioux, whose husband, Ken, dropped his career in telecommunications in 2009 to join the family business. Also a certifi ed yoga instructor, Ken leads private paddleboard tours and stand-up paddleboard yoga on Lowcountry waterways. It’s the fi rst time their careers have collided since the day they met back in the late 1980s. “I was a fi refi ghter on Hilton Head and he worked for the water department (in Sea Pines),” Jean says. The two moved away from the island in 1990, bouncing from Portland, Oregon, to San Diego, then to Salt Lake City and Cleveland, all for Ken’s career in the telecommunications fi eld. When the opportunity arose for him to take a job on Hilton Head in 2000, the couple jumped at the chance to move back to warmer climes. That’s when Jean, who had swapped her fi refi ghter gear for a massage therapy table, opened her studio. One of her massage therapy instructors also had been a yoga instructor and had piqued Jean’s interest in the practice. Jean believed in the power of yoga strongly enough to go through training herself in order to become an instructor. March 2016 55

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“Yoga connects people to the present moment. There’s so much in today’s world that takes us away from ourselves, and yoga is a place to pause and feel connected to my breath, myself,” Jean says. “And then I’ll be connected to my friends and family in a really simple way. … I wanted to teach that to my clients.” ABOUT JEAN The growth of the business & KEN RIOUX was organic, Jean says, and • She is the youngest of 10 was helped along by her children. sister-in-law, Vicki Rioux • He is a sous chef. Rickard. Rickard, Ken’s sister, was the first instructor Jean • In the mid-1980s, she brought into her budding became the second female business; she now leads firefight to serve on Hilton yoga teacher training and Head Island. advanced teacher training in • He installed the first pay addition to regular classes. phone on Hilton Head Island The center also offers in 1988. special workshops, yoga on the beach, and community • She taught high-impact yoga classes as fundraisers aerobics for 18 years and for local charities. has completed eight half“We also do a lot of marathons. yoga philosophy training workshops for people to learn the philosophical end of yoga practice,” Jean says. For the stand-up paddleboard yoga sessions, Jiva Yoga partners with H2O Sports in the spring and summer to offer two to four classes a week on the water. “It is a lot of fun; visitors love it,” says Jean, who also meets plenty of tourists on the beach for yoga sessions. The fact that yoga is the type of exercise “yogis” are anxious to continue even while on vacation speaks to the kind of inner change and lifestyle the activity promotes, Jean says. “Something amazing happens inside, a special energy, a feeling,” she says. “And people want to keep going deeper and exploring that more, and they see how it affects the rest of their life, how it affects stress, their relationships. It’s amazing.”M

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CELEBRATING ENTREPRENEURS Have you ever dreamed of being an entrepreneur, or of having your own successful business? Controlling your own destiny? Being beholden to no one other than yourself in your work? If you would like to nominate an entrepreneur from Hilton Head Island or Bluffton, please email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com. 56 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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HOW MIGHT MILLENNIALS INFLUENCE

TRADITIONAL NOTIONS

ABOUT THE ROLE OF CORPORATIONS? BY ELIHU SPENCER

illennials, or Generation Y, were born between 1980 and 2000 and are now entering that time in life when they are infl uencing everything from homeownership rates, the cost of renting apartments in urban America, and even how U.S. corporations deal with the concept of “duty to serve.” Since the conclusion of World War II, the role of corporations in American society has been focused fi rst and foremost on maximizing profi tability, and the role of the corporate board of directors has been to be stewards for the owners or shareholders. The idea was that a corporation, above all else, was to maximize profi ts and forever increase shareholder value. As millennials are entering the workplace, how might they change that notion? Let’s fi rst take a look at some characteristics of “millennials.” Authors William Strauss and Neil Howe wrote that every generation has common characteristics with four basic themes that tend to repeat themselves. Millennials are thought to be more like the “civicminded” G.I. Generation, with a strong sense of community both local and globally. Imagine the G.I. Generation or “The Greatest Generation,” but with all the benefi ts of technology and the Internet. In 2008, Ron Alsop, another author, called millennials “Trophy Kids,” for whom mere participation is frequently reward enough — winning might just be the cherry on top and not really the primary objective, at all. This may explain why millennials in the workplace are looking for versatility and fl exibility and strive for more worklife balance. Finally, as we are seeing

Corporations that are on the leading edge today, like Google, Facebook and Amazon, are offering a different kind of workplace where work-life balance is encouraged. You are seeing a movement toward more paid leave, community involvement and focus on the individual. This isn’t just happening in Silicon Valley and at technology companies. The movement toward a friendlier workplace is popping up at ﬁ nancial service ﬁ rms such as Quicken Loans, Capital One, Ford, General Motors and many other companies across the nation. Interestingly, the movement toward responsible corporate citizenship is also being supported by the investment community with a broad range of mutual funds that only invest in companies that exhibit the highest levels of sustainability and corporate ethics and that treat their co-workers as investments, not expenses. The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment recently reported that “sustainable mutual funds had equal or higher median returns and equal or lower volatility then traditional funds.” Millennials are demanding change in both society as a whole and corporate America in particular. It might be time to pay attention. M

with the surge in support for Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, millennials’ political attitudes are increasingly liberal on both social and cultural issues. There are strong levels of support for classic liberal economic policies, same-sex marriage, opposition to animal testing and support for women’s reproductive rights. Today, there is much conversation and debate driven by millennials and changing social values, over the common belief that corporations and their directors have a legal duty to maximize profi ts and “shareholder value” even if it means skirting ethical rules, damaging the environment or disenfranchising employees. As employers work to fi ll jobs, many corporations both publicly owned and private are defi ning their corporate purposes in much broader Elihu Spencer is a banking expert with a long business terms. Corporate America is shifting to a history in global fi nance. His life’s work has been cenplace where shareholders’ “best interests” tered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on may not always mean maximizing profi ts. local economies. The information contained in this article In fact, many boards has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but of directors are Millennials are the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. recognizing the thought to be difference between more like the long-term investors “civic-minded” G.I. planning to hold Generation, with stock for many years and shorta strong sense of term speculators. community both They recognize local and globally. that maximizing profi ts by fi ring employees, avoiding taxes, selling shoddy products and polluting the environment may not be in the best interest of shareholders and may make it next to impossible to attract fresh new young employees. March 2016 57

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ON THE MOVE NEW HIRES/PROMOTIONS

Maxey

Moody

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Nickey Maxey, real estate agent, entrepreneur and longtime Hilton Head and Bluffton resident, recently joined Engel & Völkers as a real estate adviser.˜Maxey chose Engel & Völkers to capitalize on the company’s incredible global referral network, marketing technology and the experienced leadership of Rick Turner, president and broker-in-charge. ˜ Tammy Moody brings her extensive real estate experience and passion for 5-star customer service to the Engel & Völkers team.˜Moody is an accomplished Realtor and consistently a top performer in the Hilton Head market.˜Rick Turner chose Moody because, in addition to delivering outstanding results for her clients, her personal values align perfectly with those of Engel & Völkers: passion, competence and exclusivity.˜ Mitchell Burns has joined Keller Williams as a sales associate. He is from Atlanta and has previously worked in real estate sales and training in the area. Pam Brown has joined Keller Williams as a sales associate. She formerly worked in HR for various tech set-ups.

Henry

Scallate

Tammy Henry has joined Keller Williams as a sales associate. She formerly worked in sales and school teaching. Marianne Scallate has joined Keller Williams as a sales associate. She is a Beaufort native and has been a real estate agent in the area.

J BANKS DESIGN RECEIVES ARTS AWARD J Banks Retail was named Best Home Accents Store for the entire East/Atlantic Region during the 27th annual ARTS Awards gala recently held in Dallas, Texas, during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. Judges for the retailing categories reviewed and scored aspects of each retailer’s merchandising displays, product mix, marketing initiatives and differentiation strategies.

The Bluffton Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Joy Nelson as the department’s community relations manager. She will work to further develop the partnership between the ofﬁ cers and residents and will handle the release of information to the media; take the lead on the promoting of department and community events; update the department’s website and social media sites; coordinate the volunteer program; and work closely with the chief and deputy chief on various public needs.

Coastal Signature Homes welcomes Frank Sirianni as the company’s new market manager. Originally from Mayﬁ eld Village, Ohio, Sirianni earned a master’s degree in business administration from Case Western Reserve University.

Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island (VIM) is pleased to announce that Ginger Allen, formerly the group’s senior development ofﬁ cer, has been promoted to director of development. In Allen’s four years at VIM, she has played a major role in organizing and executing such events as the annual gala, golf classic, and Lowcountry Soup Challenge. She has also written foundation and corporate grants to meet a variety of the clinic’s program needs, as well as coordinated all public relations efforts and signiﬁ cantly contributed to the development and production of marketing materials.

Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Steve Harmon has joined the company at its Colleton River ofﬁ ce, located at 2 Colleton River Drive in Bluffton.˜Harmon joins more than 125 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.˜

Harmon

Hallie Martin has joined the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce as public relations and editorial manager. Martin brings nearly 10 years of experience in editorial content management, public relations and branding in news

Martin

Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Lonnie Goulet has joined the company at its ofﬁ ce located at 81 Main Street on Hilton Head Island. Goulet joins approximately 125 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty.

Sirianni

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media, print journalism and communications. She has served with national media, as a writer for FOX News in New York and as an editor with Associated Press in Washington, D.C. Martin most recently served with Sun City Hilton Head Community Association as communications manager, overseeing editorial content, social marketing strategy and integrated communications platforms. David Striebinger, a retired project officer with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, was elected to fill the District 2 seat left vacant when former Beaufort County Board of Education chairman Bill Evans resigned in October. Striebinger’s term will run through 2018. District 2 represents portions of Beaufort, Burton, Lady’s Island and St. Helena Island. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Striebinger serves as treasurer of the Disabilities Foundation of Beaufort County. He has a son who attends Beaufort High School. Southern Motors Honda wants to welcome Nick Pistone to the management team. Pistone brings years of luxury experience and will make an excellent addition to the Southern Motors team. With over 20 years experience and knowledge, he will provide customers with the best buying experience possible.

MONTHLY HIRES NEW ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE Mary Ann Kent is a new account representative at Hilton Head Monthly. The New Jersey native graduated from the University of Richmond and has 18 years of print and digital advertising sales experience. Recent work includes Where South Florida visitor publications, New Jersey Family Magazines, NFL Super Bowl Visitor Guides and Metropolitan Corporate Counsel. She can be reached at 843-384-9390 or maryann@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS Christopher Corkern, with The Prudential Insurance Co. and president of The Corkern Group, was recently named a member of the Prudential Annuities Masters Council. The School Improvement Council at H.E. McCracken Middle School is one of five finalists for the 2016 Dick and Tunky Riley Award, a statewide honor that recognizes SIC accomplishments in parent and civic engagement within school communities. Dr. Deborah R. Lynes recently completed certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I) through an educational conference presented by The University of Pennsylvania held in October. Town of Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue has been awarded a federal grant of $471,306 for the purchase of 12 cardiac monitors through the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The AFG program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration. This grant will allow the Hilton Head department to update current monitors with the most recent technology developed in accordance with the latest American Heart Association guidelines. The cardiac monitors are used by paramedics to monitor patients’ heart rhythm during medical emergencies and transmit the electrocardiography (ECG) to the local hospital. A Beaufort County School District administrator has earned statewide recognition for her support of school counselors. Bonnie Almond, the district’s director of secondary education, has been presented with the 2016 School Counselor Advocate of the Year Award by the Palmetto State School Counselors Association. This is the first year for the new statewide recognition, which honors individuals who have demonstrated their support of school counseling programs.

FLOWERS BY SUE GETS NEW OWNER Deborah Lamp is the new owner of Flowers by Sue, a popular Hilton Head Island flower shop. Lamp makes the move after working 31 years in corporate America. The shop’s longtime staff has been retained. Find more information online at www. flowersbysue.com or by calling 843-842-8778

Almond was nominated by Beaufort County School District counselors and was selected for the statewide honor by the awards committee of the Palmetto State School Counselors Association. Hilton Head Island was distinguished in the launch of a New Sustainable Golf Destinations Award. This new award will recognize golf destinations across the world that are collectively committed to protecting nature, using resources efficiently and providing value to the community. The award aims to encourage destinations to work together to embed sustainable practices for the benefit of their businesses, their community and the environment. The Harbour Town Yacht Basin has been selected as the 2015 Marina of the Year by ValvTect Marine Fuels. The award was presented to Harbourmaster Nancy Cappelmann at the ValvTect Marina of the Year award dinner held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ValvTect judges entries based on operations, commitment to customer service and environmental stewardship. The Harbour Town Yacht Basin also won the 2015 Marina of the Year award by Marina Dock Age Magazine, and was voted second in Marinalife’s 2015 Best Marina Contest. Houzz.com, the leading website for home renovation and design, announced the Best of Houzz 2016, naming StoneWorks of Hilton Head for Customer Service honors. The Houzz website and mobile apps are a top choice for homeowners following building and design trends, as well as those who are seeking residential remodeling and design services. Tammy Woodard of Century 21 Advantage Properties announced that The Noble Team has been named the top producing sales associates for 2015. This is the second time they have earned the annual award that recognizes their outstanding sales production.

The Noble Team has over 14 years of sales experience. Beaufort County School District students have won 54 Southeast regional recognitions in the 2016 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards competition, with 51 of those awards going to students at Hilton Head Island High School. The prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards describes itself as the nation’s longest-running recognition program for creative teens and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Students in grades seven through 12 submitted more than 320,000 works of art and writing in 28 categories. Winning students earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships. Hilton Head Island High’s 51 awards included seven Gold Keys, 15 Silver Keys, 28 honorable mentions and one Scholastic Writing Award. The top awardwinners — Gold Key recipients — advance to judging at the national level. The Bluffton Police Department has received the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Highway Traffic Grant totaling $205,000 to help reduce collisions on local roads. The department applied for the grant last year as part of its strategic plan to reduce traffic collisions by 10 percent from the previous year. The grant allows the department to hire two officers for its traffic team, with the intent to decrease traffic collisions, decrease collisions with injury and decrease fatal collisions. The areas the team will target include: U.S. 278, Bluffton Parkway and S.C. 170. They will focus on motorists who drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speed, follow too close, make an improper lane change, disregard a traffic signal or other traffic violations that can contribute to a collision. This specialized unit will also concentrate on seat belt restraints for both adults and children. Team members will be certified in the installation of child seats and will be available at public events to check car seats. These officers will also be

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involved in various types of checkpoints. The grant is awarded for a nine-month time period, but it is renewable for up to three years. The department has already submitted the application to have it renewed for 2017. Eight schools were surprised with oversized checks and balloons in February as they learned that they had won Innovative School Resource Grants from the Foundation for Educational Excellence, a fund of the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry. Foundation officials visited school classrooms and offices to deliver the news in person. The grants will range from $226 to $4,000 and will total nearly $21,000. In all, the grants will affect more than 3,340 students as their teachers and principals use the funds to purchase materials to support innovative instructional methods and resources for the schools. The goal of the Innovative School Resource Grant is to benefit numerous students in each winning school by providing resources and experiences beyond usual classroom activities.

NEW BUSINESS

Wolf Gang Bakery, a locally owned small business offering full service grooming and a wide selection of pet foods and supplies, opened in February and is located at 807 William Hilton Parkway, Suite 100. Dr. Frank Barbieri and Dr. Debi Lynes have formally announced that they are combining their professional efforts at the 2 Sleep Well Again Center on Hilton Head Island to help people in the Lowcountry get a betBarbieri ter night’s sleep. Barbieri will provide specialized treatment for sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and snoring. Lynes will focus on the treatment of insomnia using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I), an Lynes evidence-based alternative to drug therapy. The goal of the two specialists is to work closely with the patient as well as his/her physician to provide a continuum of care in order to resolve sleep problems and improve overall quality of life. March 2016 61

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BUSINESS Nuray Digital is an enterprise solution operation. The company digitizes, preserves and restores vintage content from 50 years ago to the present. Its film transfer equipment can migrate 8 mm to 70 mm film, and its tape decks are capable of transferring up to 30 different formats (umatic (3/4”), Beta, BetaCam, Mimi DVD, DVCPro and more). After migrating the legacy content to digital format, Nuray then enhances the materials frame by frame. Recently, the company has restored feature films from 1910 to 1940s. Clients include the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Miami, Paula Deen, UNC TV, Capitol Broadcasting, NBC Universal and Atlanta Housing Authority. Montage Residences Palmetto Bluff marks the brand’s first East Coast location within its expanding portfolio of luxury real estate communities. Situated alongside Montage’s renowned resort in the South Carolina Lowcountry, between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, the residences will be move-in ready by summer 2016, with public reservations beginning this month. The enclave of 35 single-family homes is set on a sprawling waterfront green within 20,000 pristine acres of natural preserve. Starting at $1.2 million, the two- to five-bedroom homes are designed to embrace the coastal community’s Southern comforts and charms, paying homage to its rich culture and history. Dr. Eric L. Bunge is a chiropractic physician with a strong focus on restoring mobility and stability in order to build a fit and well-functioning body. The Bunge Clinic also offers today’s safest, most effective techniques for healing and preventing injuries: functional movement assessment, Graston fascia release, class 4 laser therapy, the Kinesio Taping Method, low force adjusting, and posture correction. There’s a new way to explore the beauty of one of the South’s most natural islands that lets visitors get up close with dolphins, birds, manatees and more. In March, Backwater Advenure will begin offering boat tours of Hilton Head Island’s Broad Creek via a lowseated, two-person catamaran that goes up to 30 miles per hour. Leaving from Shelter Cove Marina, directly across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, the company will

offer professionally guided tours via CraigCat boats, which are described as “go-karts on water” and drive with the feel of a hovercraft. The two-and-a-half hour tours include sightseeing, nature and sunset tours, as well as special HarbourFest fireworks tours during the summer. The guide also takes photos of the adventure and emails them to participants afterward.

BUSINESS NEWS Lowcountry Kitchen celebrates opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. The kitchen is located at 258 Red Cedar St. in Bluffton and was created as a shared commercial kitchen in an effort to foster an ideal working environment for food businesses. A local convenience store company donated $15,000 to Beaufort County schools as part of an ongoing promotion at its outlets. Parker’s, which operates 43 convenience stores in Georgia and South Carolina, said the proceeds came from its “Fueling the Community” program. That promotion gives one cent of every gallon of gas sold on the first Wednesday of each month to local schools. Some of the Parker’s donation goes to support the school district’s annual Support Person of the Year recognition program, which honors school nurses, social workers, bookkeepers, office managers, teacher assistants, school secretaries and technology and data specialists. Most of the rest goes to specific schools designated by Parker’s “Pump Pal Club” regular customers when they purchased their gasoline. In keeping with its mission to preserve the island’s history, The Heritage Library is launching a new website for the Baynard Mausoleum restoration project. The campaign, details of which can be found at friendsofbaynard.org, looks to raise $440,000 for restoration efforts. Donors can sign up to contribute their tax-deductible donations on the website. The Heritage Library will honor donors through original artwork, engraved pavers to be placed on site and even naming opportunities within on-site plaques and markers. Three companies have joined the growing list of graduates of The Don Ryan Center for

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Innovation and have launched businesses in the area. A recent graduation ceremony at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation celebrated mobiPET, Page1 Media, and Village Features. Each graduated from the new business accelerator program and is continuing to grow and expand their successful companies at locations throughout the region. Carolina Heritage Insurance is excited to announce the opening of an additional location in the Bluffton/Okatie area. The new office is 198 Okatie Village Drive, Suite 102 in Bluffton, in The Okatie Village Commons by Food Lion. Jiva Yoga Center is launching a new teen meditation yoga class. Robinson Grant & Co., P.A., a full-service public accounting firm, has relocated its Beaufort office to a new location at 806 Boundary St. Heritage Pools is happy to introduce personalized cleaning and repair services to the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area. Heritage Pools is a third-generation, familyowned and operated pool company with more than 30 years of experience in quality service. They specialize in weekly maintenance and repair of residential pools. You can expect to have the same knowledgeable pool professional visit your property each visit, guaranteed. Renovations are complete at the all-new Subaru of Hilton Head, which means it’s time for the grand opening event. You will get a chance to take a closer look at the facility and bond with fellow Subaru enthusiasts. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the New River Auto Mall location. In addition, the grand opening will serve as an opportunity to raise funds for Kids in Kayaks. The program, organized by The Outside Foundation, offers an opportunity for children to connect with the outdoors and expand upon the foundation’s efforts to promote environmental awareness. While supporting a great cause, you will be able to explore the newly revamped facility, which offers modern design and functional capability for a wide range of dealership offerings. Entertainment and food will also be provided to make this the party of the year. March 2016 63

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Pride of the palmettos, and the azaleas, and the zoysia It’s not just happenstance that Bluffton and Hilton Head look the way they do. It takes an army of architects, landscapers and gardeners.

BY LISA ALLEN

here are certain sounds that are undeniably Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. The call of a pileated woodpecker. The cry of a young hawk. The crash of the waves on the beach or the sound of the wind in the trees. And underneath it all, you can hear the sound that really means you’re in southern Beaufort County. It’s the sound of leaf blowers, mowers and trimmers. That’s the true song of the area. But those mechanical sounds are a means to the end, the end being beautifully maintained flower beds, clear bike paths, edged lawns and healthy trees that make this area so darned visually appealing. That look took practice at first, said Julian Walls, facilities manager for the Town of Hilton Head Island. “We learned the hard way,” Walls said. In the early days, crews lopped off the top of pampas grass instead of funnel cutting it. They trimmed crepe myrtle too aggressively and pruned lady bank roses before they bloomed. Now, crews have it down to a science, whether they are the crews that maintain the public areas on Hilton Head Island, private yards, gated communities or businesses. “They want it to be neat, but native. It takes an eye to do it. It takes careful pruning; not electric trimmers, but hand trimmers,” said Lee Edwards, president of The Greenery, the employee-owned Hilton Head Island-based nursery and landscaping business. Since the town passed its stringent tree ordinance 30 years ago, the canopy has grown dense, Edwards said, and that has changed what grows well here. Shade-tolerant plants are in high demand.

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Gr “People also are planting more native species,” Edwards said. “The deer eat it less and it needs less irrigation.” But one thing remains constant. Flowers and flowering shrubs. “People want a lot of color, they want that ‘eye pop,’ but that’s a lot of maintenance," Edwards said. It also takes a lot of planning. The Greenery custom grows all of its flo ering plants, placing orders with growers a year in advance so they are the right size the following year. Of course, there is a particularly demanding customer: the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. The Greenery has to make sure its blue and yellow plants are in full bloom the third week of April, not a week earlier, not a week later. “Our growers time it perfectly,” he said. They control the temperature, humidity and nutrients by the week to make sure the plants are growing according to the calendar, not nature. While it’s easier to grow the quantities of flowers and shrubs to meet the demand, trees are more difficult. Many tree farmers went out of business in the recession, creating a shortage that persists, Edwards said, particularly among red and white oaks. Red maples, a tree popular in Charleston, are also in short supply. The Greenery places its tree orders hundreds at a time with farms in South Carolina and Florida based on demand they project three or four years down the road. While the Greenery has its supply well in hand, tree prices have gone up. “That 4-inch live oak probably doubled in price in three years,” he said.

STANDING OUT AMONG STAND-OUTS With beautiful foliage all around us, gated communities work to stand out even from that high standard. Kayne Hoecht, director of facilities at Berkeley Hall Club in Bluffton, said that community is designed around a formal Englishgarden look that highlights large expanses of St. Augustine grass. It‘s unique to the area,

"People want a lot of color, they want that ‘eye pop,’ but that’s a lot of maintenance" but requires a lot of resources. Its signature turf is St. Augustine, which is expensive to maintain. It soaks up 5 pounds of nitrogen per square foot, triple the quantity needed for more common grasses, he said. It’s also a favorite meal for chinch bugs that appear in the spring, leaving behind a substance that’s toxic to the grass. “If they get away from you, you’ll lose the grass,” he said. Hoecht and his 14-person crew hunt for the pen nib-size bugs, scanning blade by blade. Once spotted, they carefully apply a insecticide to rid the grasses of the unwelcome guests. In all, the team maintains 14 miles of roads and sidewalks, as well as countless common areas and gardens for the nearly 1,000-acre, 300-home gated community. And using a practice usually reserved for golf courses, Berkeley Hall “overseeds" with rye grass in the fall so its U.S. 278 frontage remains vivid green all year round. It creates a balancing act between watering the rye and not drowning the viola flower beds planted alongside, Hoecht said. “There is a lot of room for error there.” In the spring, they stop watering the rye and scalp it so it dies and makes room for the spring grasses to emerge, also a technique that requires careful timing.

Hoecht said he doesn‘t compete with his neighboring communities. Instead, he searches for an edge in other areas. “I would rather get inspiration from what’s being done elsewhere, like Alabama, to get some fresh ideas,” he said. “We’re in a bubble here. Everyone deals with the same flower and shrub vendors. It likely will benefit me to look at something outside of the Lowcountry with a similar climate.” Hoecht loves the daily challenges. “I like working outdoors. Being interested in nature is not only important for my career, but my crew too. If they are able to put these puzzles of nature together, they are going to further themselves, too.” M

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BY THE NUMBERS It’s a big endeavor to maintain Berkeley Hall’s nearly 1,000 acres. Here’s what a crew of 15 full-time employees manages: 18 pond banks More than 14 miles of roadsides and sidewalks Mowing 254 homesite lots Maintaining and operating 115 separate irrigation systems and clocks Spreading 1,000 cubic yards of mulch each year Spreading 4,000 bales of pine straw each year Planting 28,000 annual flowers — once in midApril and again in mid-October March 2016 67

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Johnson’s Urban Farm

...rich in history and local, organically grown produce

As a third-generation resident of Hilton Head Island — and a member of a multi-generational family tied to the land — many of Emily Johnson’s most treasured memories center around days spent in her family’s greenhouse. BY ELLEN LINNEMANN | PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

riginally founded more than 30 years ago by her grandfather, Joel Johnson Jr., Johnson’s Greenhouse & Florist was a familiar place to many in the community and helped shape Emily Johnson’s life. Although she went on to become one of the area’s top professionals in the financial services industry — she currently is the founder and managing director of Polaris Capital Advisors, LLC — when the opportunity arose to restore and transform her family’s greenhouse on the island, she seized it. For the past several years, Johnson had dreamed of refurbishing — and repositioning — the 1.16-acre property, located at 287 Wild Horse Road on Hilton Head,

to complement the renaissance the island is currently undergoing. Now, with the help of her family and a bit of fate, her dream is becoming a reality. A few months ago, Johnson launched Johnson’s Urban Farm — Hilton Head’s first year-round farm and greenhouse featuring a wide variety of organically grown produce, educational programming and more (an adjoining specialty shop is slated to open this spring.) And this selfdescribed “foodie” and health enthusiast is excited to not only be combining her love of healthy food with a background in finance necessary to launch the farm, but is thrilled to be honoring her family’s strong local legacy in the restoration and expansion of the beloved farm.

Joel Johnson Jr. founded Johnson's Greenhouse & Florist 30 years ago. The greenhouse, located at 287 Wild Horse Road, has reopened as Johnson's Urban Farm.

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Johnson envisioned the farm as a multipurpose resource that would offer fresh, organically grown produce; educational programs; and a gathering spot for the community. In November, while still undergoing renovations, the farm began selling its first crop of organically grown greens — including kale, Swiss chard, tatsoi and mustard greens— primarily to local restaurants and a few walks-in customers. The immediate interest the farm received, and the genuine desire for this local resource, was inspiring. Still in the development stages, but with demand from the community for involvement, the farm offered its first classes in January to sold-out audiences. Thrilled with the early response to Johnson’s Urban Farm, Johnson is eager to finish the final renovations and additions to the property, including an education area, multiple exterior growing areas, and Marianne’s Market (named in honor of her grandmother, who worked in the original greenhouse until she was 90), featuring select handcrafted gifts, specialty items and gourmet foods alongside “fresh from the greenhouse” vegetables and seasonal fruits and berries. “My grandfather, a retired physician, originally built this property to provide landscaping plants and services — before the entry of the big-box retailers,” Johnson said. “Many longtime residents, especially those in Hilton Head Plantation, remember his broad smile and big laugh whenever he spoke about his beloved greenhouse. I like to think he would be proud to see his efforts, and his love for this community, being reinvigorated and repurposed for a new generation and a renewed focus on freshness and growing local, educating the public on the benefits of healthy eating, and building community.” Johnson said there have been many serendipitous events that have made the farm a reality, including her introduction to Stacy Windreich, the farm’s “growth officer.” Already an established leader in organic farming techniques and with an educational background in holistic nutrition, Windreich was a natural fit to help Johnson develop a growth plan for the greenhouse, as well as spearhead the farm’s educational classes and workshops. The pair have a shared vision for the farm and its role in the community. Ultimately, they see Hilton Head and Bluffton becoming a magnet for agritourism and the center of a Johnson's Urban Farm is the Lowcountry's national health and wellness only organically grown greenhouse. 70 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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The farm offers a full range of organically grown fruits and vegetables.

network. Johnson said she remembers playing in the greenhouse as a young girl, helping the florists (who still work at the florist shop today) clean out buckets, building boxwood trees at Christmas, and watering landscaping plants with her grandfather. But college, an MBA, and a subsequent career in investment banking set her on a very different track. In 2009, Johnson decided to open her own financial advisory and investment management firm, Polaris Capital Advisors, serving individuals, families and privately held companies with offices in Shelter Cove on Hilton Head. Johnson credits her “give it a go” attitude — and her ability to act on it — to her family. “I couldn’t do any of this without the support of my amazing family,“ she said. “My daughter Bella, now 9, had just turned 2 when I started Polaris, and my parents’ consistent encouragement — and regular baby-sitting services — made it possible.” Her father, Joel, is the beloved and well-known Dr. Johnson of Main Street Medical. The family’s integral role in the life of the community — starting with her grandparents — is largely what motivates and inspires Johnson to keep dreaming of innovative ways to serve this place her daughter calls home. “I count my blessings every day,” she said. “I have a supportive and loving family — many who are local. I have an incredible and growing staff at Polaris Capital. And I have been amazed and humbled by the number of talented individuals who have offered their services and expertise to make the farm a reality. I know none of this would be possible if my grandparents weren’t still rooting for us — enabling the dream to become reality.” M For more information about Johnson’s Urban Farm, including a full list of available organic produce and a schedule of upcoming classes, visit www.johnsonsurbanfarm.com. March 2016 71

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Eating clean BY BECCA EDWARDS

Get to know the 'Dirty Dozen' and 'Clean 15'

the clean food movement continues to sweep across the nation, more and more consumers want to know what’s in their food — whether that means being label conscious, weighing local versus imported, or pushing away plates with GMOs and chemicals like MSG and aspartame. And from one conscientious spender to another, only shopping at specialty grocery stores is cost-prohibitive. Instead, we want a grocery bill we can sink our teeth into — without sacriﬁ cing quality and nutrition.

THE DIRTY DOZEN (BUY ORGANIC) APPLES CELERY CHERRY TOMATOES CUCUMBERS GRAPES NECTARINES (IMPORTED) PEACHES POTATOES SNAP PEAS (IMPORTED) SPINACH STRAWBERRIES SWEET BELL PEPPERS

THE CLEAN 15 (BUY THE FRESHEST) ASPARAGUS AVOCADOS CABBAGE CANTALOUPE (DOMESTIC) CAULIFLOWER EGGPLANT GRAPEFRUIT KIWI MANGOES ONIONS SWEET CORN SWEET PEAS (FROZEN) SWEET POTATOES PAPAYAS PINEAPPLES

The ﬁ rst step in conquering this clean eating conundrum is knowing the “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15” lists. The "Dirty Dozen" are foods you should always buy organic. The "Clean 15" are foods you don't have to buy organic. This takes a little heat off of exclusively cooking with organic produce. You will want to have this list in mind when buying from roadside vendors and local farmers markets — which is part of the clean eating movement and supports local growers. (Note: The Farmer’s Market at The Shops at Sea Pines Center returns in the spring, and the Farmers Market Bluffton, which currently runs every°Thursday from°noon to 4 p.m., will°return to its main market season schedule of 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays starting°March 17.) Mary Conner of Three Sisters Farm will tell you, though, “there’s a big difference between locally grown

and organically grown.” Three Sisters is a certifi ed organic farm located along the Colleton River that grows fl owers, herbs, vegetables, blueberries, blackberries, mushrooms, garlic and pecans, as well as produces pastured eggs. You can join the company’s CSA bag program and receive fresh produce weekly. “We have a few choices,” Conner says. “The minimum is $30, and we give you a grocery bag of organic vegetables. The variety is dependent on the season, but usually it’s six different items. The next tier would be $40 to $50 and would include the same items but just more of them.” In-season vegetables include winter greens, onions, snap peas and turnips — just to name a few nutritious and delicious options. “We also include fresh herbs and a bouquet of fl owers,” Conner says. To join the CSA, email marymerrickconner@gmail.com. “We have a facts sheet which will

tell you everything you need to know and I will send a Google form and online survey to help create your client proﬁ le,” Conner says. You can also visit Stacy Windreich, the “agripreneur” (a new term merging agriculture and entrepreneur) at Johnson Urban Farm on 287 Wild Horse Road on Hilton Head Island. “We are not certiﬁ ed organic, but we are organically grown, environmentally friendly and clean food conscious,” Windreich says. Johnson Urban Farm will be in full production in the spring, and in March you will be able to purchase staples like carrots and buttercrunch lettuce grown hydroponically. What I love most about this green-thumbed place is its assortment of exotic Asian greens. Many local grocery stores are already ahead of the curve when it comes to the clean eating movement. Whole Foods, Publix, Harris Teeter, Kroger, BI-LO, Food Lion and even Wal-Mart carry a full line of fresh and organic produce. Why eat clean? “Eating more fresh vegetables is one of the simplest choices you can make to improve your

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overall health,” says Jennifer Winzeler, a wellness adviser and health coach with Carna LLC. “A vegetable-rich diet can help protect you from arthritis, stroke, cancer, dementia, heart disease and can even help slow down your body's aging process. Vegetables can also be of benefit in ways that may seem surprising to you. Certain vegetables can help reduce bloating, and others can give your skin a more youthful glow. They can even improve how you handle stress.” Winzeler has teamed up with Whole Foods and is offering a series of healthy living classes with a “go green” theme from 3 to 4 p.m. on the forth Sunday of every month. “There is a

wide variety of greens, ranging from kale to limes. The idea of the series is to bring continued awareness surround the amazing opportunity that lies in making food choices that truly support our bodies and really feed our physical being.” Eating clean on Hilton Head continues to gain momentum as places like Delishee Yo and Chow Daddy’s offer what I call “veggie-forward” options. This brings us to the final step in eating clean: having fun in the kitchen and trying new recipes. M

Swiss Chard Bread Pudding Recipe by Karen Beall of Chow Daddy’s

INGREDIENTS: SERVES 10-12 (AS A SIDE DISH) 2 bunches of Swiss chard, stemmed and torn in to medium-size pieces 2 yellow onions, sliced 1/4 cup garlic, sliced 1 tbsp. picked thyme 1 sprig rosemary 2 eggs 2 egg yolks

3 cups of cream 1 cup of milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese 1 1/2 cups hand torn rustic bread 1/4 cup olive oil Salt & pepper to taste

In a 2-3 quart heavy pot, gently sauté the onions, garlic and thyme in the olive oil with the rosemary sprig. Once the onion is translucent and starting to turn a golden color, turn down the heat and add the Swiss chard. Stir well so the onion mixture coats the greens and begins to wilt them. When the chard is completely wilted, remove the mixture from the pot and cool. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, cream and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the Parmesan and goat cheeses. Add the torn bread and stir. Stir in the cooled vegetable mixture. Pour into a buttered ceramic dish and bake at 350 degrees until set (between 45 minutes to an hour).

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‘Farm to table’ isn’t a fresh idea in these parts ...

... Some area restaurants grow their own

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Red Fish chef Shaun Bescos inspects produce at the restaurant's Bluffton garden.

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In other parts of the country, the “farmto-table” movement is an ostentatious exercise in menu writing. Not only is the meal described in detail, but so are its sources, nearly down to the street address. Food Channel meets Jane Smiley, with a Google Maps overlay. Do we really need a vitae of our pork chop?

Robbie Cahill grows his restaurant's produce on 30 acres that his great grandmother purchased in 1918.

BY LISA ALLEN | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

ere, local sourcing is what we’ve always done. After all, we’re surrounded by waters teeming with shrimp, crabs, oysters and fish. There is a reason some of our early restaurants were on the water: That’s where the boats came in. Getting produce was easy. Family farms dominated the area. For example, Robbie Cahill of Bluffton is growing his restaurant’s produce on the 30 acres his greatgrandmother bought on May River Road in 1918. “My father has been doing this all his life. They grew all of their own food," Cahill said. His dad, Johnny, started Cahill’s Market as a produce stand in 2004, but hated to see the waste when some produce didn’t sell. The family thought, “Hey, we can cook this stuff,” and added the Chicken Kitchen in 2010. The market sells up to 10 dozen eggs a day from its 250 hens, but relies on a Georgia farm for their chicken. “We go through 600 to 1,000 pounds of chicken a week,” Cahill said. “We can’t produce that locally. But it’s fresh.” Cahill grows rutabaga, turnips, broccoli, squash, cucumbers, potatoes and tomatoes. The market has also added Chinese cabbage, kohlrabi and bok choy for stir frying. “There is some freedom to be creative,” he said. “I think people are more and more concerned about where their food comes from. Ours wasn’t treated with chemicals and it wasn’t shipped all over the country. It is a good habit for our kids to get into." It’s also cheaper. “In the winter, we plant 20,000 collard plants because they’re expensive to buy,” Cahill said. A few years ago, a dozen bunches cost $5. Now they run $16.

Other local restaurants also are thinking local. Chef Chaun Bescos of Red Fish says his restaurant’s garden started small. He uses the garden as his palette. “Instead of mass amounts of one thing, we do more variety and rotate.” He picks a new ingredient and has it planted in the half-acre plot. The garden is the primary source for the restaurant’s spring salad greens, providing arugula, red Russian and Siberian kale and other lettuce varieties. A new addition is asparagus, which will come up in spring and fall. Bescos also planted watermelon radishes, heirloom carrots and edible flowers Between the restaurant’s volume and the heat of July and August that slows output, the kitchen has to source elsewhere, too. “We can’t do all of our veggies ourselves. I would need 10 acres for everything I need,” he said. “Our features use local sources. For core menu items, we have to outsource.” But outsourcing doesn’t mean sacrificing quality or flavor “Quality matters,” said Bescos, who grew up on a farm in Hawaii. “As a chef, it matters. Freshness is another thing. You don’t have to refrigerate something.” While it’s a lot more work to grow, wash and prep the vegetables, Bescos said it’s worth it. “The produce hasn’t gone through 50 sets of hands. I’m not short-changing our diners. It’s the thought that goes into our food,” he said. Fresh and local is essential for Delishee-Yo, a vegetarian and yogurt shop on Palmetto Bay Road on Hilton Head Island. Owner Blake Wearren opened the business in June 2010 and its backyard

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garden has grown with the business. “We started with herbs and tomatoes and now we’re up to 40 crops," he said. It’s quite a feat, given that the garden is only about 800 square feet. “We do a lot of companion growing. We grow carrots under the tomatoes and put chard everywhere,” he said. “We also have a lot of hanging baskets." It’s a community garden, so other restaurants reap herbs or tomatoes as needed, too. Wearren’s father, a horticulturist, leads garden tours. “It definitely saves us money,” Wearren said. “Most of the cost of produce comes from transportation. Plus, it’s easier to have it right outside the door. It started out as a convenience.” He‘s been surprised by what can grow in Lowcountry soil, from guava trees to pomegranates. The restaurant uses Christmas lights to keep the tropical trees warm on chilly winter nights and has a hot house to put up over the tomatoes when needed. Wearren said he set up the garden so he can control growing conditions. No chemicals are used, and he uses scraps from the juice bar as compost. Cahill said he, too, likes the control over what his market sells and serves. “What we’ve learned is you want it done right, you do it yourself,” he said. “It’s a labor of love.” M March 2016 77

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March in your Lowcountry garden

Laura Lee Rose is the consumer horticulture agent in Colleton and Beaufort counties. She has worked in the horticulture industry since 1987 and for the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service since 2006. Rose is a South Carolina native, a certified nursery professional, Master Gardener coordinator and bona fide â&#x20AC;&#x153;plant nerd.â&#x20AC;? Past president and charter member of the Southcoast Chapter of the South Carolina Native Plant Society, she lives and gardens on St. Helena Island. 78 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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Helpful advice from the Lowcountry’s preeminent plant nerd BY LAURA LEE ROSE | PHOTOS BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

arly March is a pretty time to be in the South Carolina Lowcountry, and after some very cold and damaging weather I am ready to be outside digging in the dirt. Sorry, “soil” is the preferred horticultural term for that brown crumbly stuff we grow our flowers, shrubs and vegetables in. What, yours isn’t brown and crumbly? Maybe it is sandy and loose, or yellowish packed clay. Good garden soil should have tilth, and what holds it together is the organic matter and moisture. There are so many ways that we can add organic matter into our soils: compost, leaves, mulches and green grass clippings are readily available at garden centers or free. Vegetable scraps are a free source of organic matter that can be turned into “brown gold.” For shrub beds, this is easily done by mulching around plants to moderate soil temperature, prevent moisture loss and help with weed control. Fresh mulch can give the garden and landscape a finished look. Lawns can be “top-dressed” with compost, and we should be leaving the clippings instead of bagging them. Whether your soil is sandy or clay, organic matter can help plants get the nutrients they need and roots to have an easier time mining those nutrients. Organic matter doesn’t last forever in our hot, humid temperatures. Wherever yours comes from, keep adding it often and early. The Clemson Home and Garden Information Center has many fact sheets for lawn and garden assistance. We can help you in our office and plant clinics answering questions in person if you want to bring a sample of a problem or soil for testing. March 2016 79

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Many things can be planted now, when soils and air are cool.

The Beaufort County Extension office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Hilton Head Master Gardeners are on hand from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Beaufort County Government South Office at 539 William Hilton Parkway on Hilton Head Island. Many things can be planted now, when soils and air are cool. Shrubs that are overgrown or in the wrong place can be successfully moved, or if it’s not a priority, fall is the best time to transplant. Putting down pre-emergent herbicide to prevent sand spurs and other warm season annual weeds is best done now when the daffodils are blooming. It is too early to fertilize lawns and shrubs, so please wait until April, when plants are actively growing and completely out of dormancy. Many lawn problems and diseases can be avoided by proper timing of fertilizers. Splitting the amount of fertilizer recommended into two applications is also an option. These would be applied in April and August at half rates. There is lots of cleaning up and cutting back to do now because of the cold damage. With herbaceous perennials, tropicals, gingers, daisies or irises, you can cut back all of the dead material. Don’t cut back deciduous woody plants yet unless they are broken, damaged or overgrown. Once the leaves start to come out, you should be able to tell what needs to be removed. You can divide clumps of daisy, canna, salvia, muhley grass and liriope now. They make great pass-along plants or starts for new beds. You should also mow border grasses and cut back ornamental grasses if they look untidy. There are lots of vegetable and herb transplants available in garden centers. Seeds can be started indoors now for tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, and can be moved outside March 25 to April 10 — well after an expected frost. Cool season crops like lettuce, kale and spinach can be directly seeded and enjoyed until warm weather. Check the planting date chart for the coastal plain on the Clemson website, www.clemson.edu/extension, and remember you can plant lots of food in a small plot. But don’t overwork yourself, because the local farmers markets are going to have all of the special things that you don’t have room for. Support our local growers! M 80 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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Lowcountry Home & Garden Show returning to Bluffton

BY MEG JAMES

arm weather is just around the corner, bringing with it spring cleaning and a whole “to do” list of things to take care of around the home. That list includes things like laying down fresh pine straw, power-washing the house and finally updating that drab, worn out kitchen counter with a polished piece of granite. For help with your home improvement projects, don’t miss the upcoming Lowcountry Home & Garden Show and Parade of Homes Tour. Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer or a homeowner in search of ideas to spruce up your home, the annual show is the place to start for ideas and inspiration, and to find local professionals who know how to make it all come together. The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association’s premier annual event will take place March 18-20 at the Buckwalter Recreation Center in Bluffton. This

year, the home show will feature more than 80 exhibiting home and garden experts, creative do-it-yourself workshops, cooking demonstrations from local and nationally recognized chefs, and tours of dozens of the area’s finest custom homes and communities. Admission to the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show is free, as is parking at the center. Decorators, flooring specialists, kitchen and bath experts, landscape and hardscape professionals, as well as builders and remodelers are just a handful of the offerings at this popular show. Bring your floor plans, measurements and ideas and tap into the many local experts who will be on hand throughout the show to answer the toughest home improvement questions and explain how their products and services work. You might even be able to save money by taking advantage of the special show discount rates offered by many of the exhibitors on display. M

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WHEN: March 18-20 WHERE: Buckwalter Recreation Center, Bluffton DETAILS: More than 80 home and garden exhibits, dozens of workshops and seminars, Parade of Homes Tour, special Sunday farmers market, giveaways and more INFO: www.lowcountryhomeandgardenshow.com

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Alternative Medicine

DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

the ﬁ eld of medicine, there has often been a divide between those who focus on modern medicine and those who prefer alternative practices. However, both sides can agree on one fact: the number of patients using complementary and alternative medicine is growing. Recent studies show that complementary and alternative medicine is the fastest growing area in health care today. In 2015, an estimated 42 percent of the U.S. population used some form of alternative therapy. The numbers are even higher in family practice settings: One study found that 50 percent of patients were using at least one alternative therapy — and only half of them had told their family physicians. Here is a look at the most popular complementary and alternative medicine treatments available here in the Lowcountry:

ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture originates from China and has been practiced there for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient’s skin at specifi c points on the body. The needles are inserted to various depths. Therapeutic benefi ts include pain relief and alleviation from nausea caused by chemotherapy. Acupuncture generally involves several weekly or bi-weekly treatments. Most courses consist of up to 12 sessions. A visit to an acupuncturist will involve an exam and an assessment of the patient’s condition, the insertion of needles, and advice on self-care. Most sessions last about 30 minutes. Acupuncture points are seen by Western practitioners as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated. Acupuncture practitioners say that the stimulation increases blood fl ow while triggering the activity of our own body’s natural painkillers. The use of acupuncture to alleviate pain and nausea after surgery is becoming more widespread. Even the U.S. Air Force began teaching “Battlefi eld Acupuncture” to physicians deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan in early 2009. According to the World Health Organization, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective therapeutic value for many more. People with tension headaches and migraines may fi nd acupuncture to be very effective in alleviating their symptoms, according to a study at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. Another study at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center found that acupuncture treatments twice a week relieved debilitating symptoms of xerostomia — severe dry mouth — among patients treated with radiation for head and neck cancer. As more and more physicians accept acupuncture, it is being considered as a treatment for a wider range of illnesses and conditions. For instance, a study found that acupuncture might help indigestion symptoms commonly experienced by pregnant women.

AYURVEDA

Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest wholebody healing systems. It developed thousands of years ago in India and is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body and spirit. The primary focus of Ayurvedic medicine is to promote good health, rather than fi ght disease. But treatments may be recommended for specifi c health problems. According to Ayurvedic theory, everything in the universe — living or not — is connected. Good health is achieved when your mind, body and spirit are in harmony with the universe. A disruption of this harmony can lead to poor health and sickness. For followers of Ayurveda, anything that affects your physical, spiritual or emotional well-being can cause you to be out of balance with the universe. Treatment begins with an internal purifi cation process, followed by a special diet, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga and meditation. Studies have shown reductions in blood pressure, cholesterol and stress in people who practiced these methods. In India, Ayurveda is considered a form of medical care, equal to conventional Western medicine. Practitioners undergo state-recognized, institutionalized training. Currently, Ayurvedic practitioners are not licensed in the United States, and there is no national standard for Ayurvedic training or certifi cation. Some of the products used in Ayurvedic medicine contain herbs, metals, minerals or other materials that may be harmful if used improperly or without the direction of a trained practitioner.

CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic treatments focus on musculoskeletal system disorders and the nervous system. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints like back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Chiropractors practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. The most common therapeutic procedure performed by chiropractors is spinal manipulation, which helps restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile — or restricted in their movement — as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inﬂ ammation, pain and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility and alleviates pain and muscle tightness, allowing tissues to heal.

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GUIDED IMAGERY

Visualization, or guided imagery, is a practice that’s gaining ground among cancer patients, stroke victims and those who suffer from anxiety and stress. Doctors direct patients to focus on a speciﬁ c image or concept to improve the connection between the mind and body. In medical studies, brain scans of patients who follow this practice show that visualizing an activity promotes the same brain activity as actually performing the activity. Doctors say that guided imagery could help stroke patients relearn basic actions, or to treat patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Researchers also hope that visualization techniques can make the cancer treatment process easier for patients and help address a number of psychological and stress-related conditions. Best of all, guided imagery poses little to no risk for most patients, and can be practiced almost anywhere, making it accessible to a wide audience.

HERBAL MEDICINE

Many vitamins and nutritional supplements have their roots in ancient Chinese medicine or other alternative medical treatments. Although most supplements remain unregulated in the U.S., some well-established scientifi c studies support the use of many popular herbal remedies. For example, fi sh oil helps reduce your risk of heart disease, and may also help treat arthritis and depression. Garlic may reduce your risk of cancer or heart disease and helps lower cholesterol, while ginseng provides important benefi ts for heart patients and those suffering from depression. Thousands of other herbal supplements may also provide some benefi ts, but more studies are needed. Despite the lack of clinical evidence for some herbal remedies, natural supplements remain the most widely used alternative treatment in the U.S. This widespread use doesn’t necessarily mean these supplements are safe for consumption, however. Some contain dangerous toxins, such as lead or mercury, and others may interact with your current medications. A number of herbal remedies are downright dangerous, and pose serious risk of heart attack, stroke or even death. Talk to your doctor before trying any new health product, and look for supplements backed by reputable scientifi c research, not gimmicky marketing spiels or testimonials. March 2016 83

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HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathy is a system of medicine that involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. A homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient based on that patient’s symptoms. Homeopathy is based on the principle that you can treat “like with like” — that is, a substance that causes symptoms when taken in large doses can be used in small amounts to treat those same symptoms. For example, drinking too much coffee can cause sleeplessness and agitation, so according to this principle, when made into a homeopathic medicine, it could be used to treat people with these symptoms. This concept is sometimes used in conventional medicine; for example, the stimulant Ritalin is used to treat patients with ADHD, or small doses of allergens such as pollen are sometimes used to de-sensitize allergic patients. However, one major difference with homeopathic medicines is that substances are used in ultra high dilutions, which makes them non-toxic.

HYPNOSIS

Hypnotists guide a patient to an altered state of consciousness, and then make subtle suggestions to help the patient improve his health and well-being. Hypnosis has long been used to help patients stop smoking, lose weight and treat insomnia. Hypnosis also shows promise for stress relief, pain management, headaches, dental pain and childbirth. Although scientists know little about how hypnosis works, studies have shown that hypnosis creates a biological reaction within the body, including stimulation of the nervous system. However, studies suggest hypnosis doesn’t work for everyone. Some practitioners believe that patients with an open mind toward the treatment experience more measurable results, while others feel there’s no way to know if hypnosis will affect you or not.

HYPERBARIC

Hyperbaric medicine, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, is the medical use of oxygen at a level higher than atmospheric pressure. Hyperbaric treatments require a pressure chamber and a means of delivering 100 percent oxygen. Trained professionals set treatment schedules based on patients’ symptoms, and monitor the patients and may adjust the schedule as required. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat decompression sickness, and has also shown great effectiveness in treating conditions such as gas gangrene and carbon monoxide poisoning. Researchers also are studying whether the treatment could help with other conditions like cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.

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MASSAGE

Massage therapy has become a mainstream part of the modern lifestyle, but few recognize it as a legitimate medical treatment. During a massage, therapists manipulate muscles to ease pain and tension, but some types of massage may also help improve a variety of other health conditions. Perhaps most promising is a University of Miami study showing improved immune function in HIV patients after massage therapy. Certain types of massage also ease cancer treatment symptoms and help reduce the severe pain of ﬁ bromyalgia. For professional athletes and weekend warriors, sports massage eases muscle soreness, speeds recovery and may even improve performance. Few medical professionals associate massage with any serious health risks, although a massage that’s too intense may cause pain or discomfort. Talk to your doctor before you add massage to your wellness plan.

NEUROPATHY TREATMENT

Peripheral nerves carry information to and from the brain. They also carry signals to and from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy means these nerves don’t work properly, possibly due to damage to a single nerve or to a nerve group. Whether single or multiple nerves are affected by neuropathy, the underlying cause can often be targeted for treatment. Medications such as pain relievers and antidepressants can be prescribed to mask the problem. A physician specializing in neuropathy can also offer a treatment program that uses nerve blocks combined with electrical stimulation. A local anesthetic is injected in three places around the ankle on both legs, and patients are given a pair of socks featuring small electrical current to wear for 30 minutes a day at home. A treatment program is usually eight weeks long. Patients often go to the offi ce twice a week to receive a total of 16 peripheral nerve block treatments. The treatment is painless, approved by the FDA, and covered by most major insurance companies, including Medicare. Published clinical trials show an 87 percent success rate. Benefi ts include reduced pain and numbness, improved balance and stability, improved sleep, reduction of swelling and increased blood fl ow.

MEDITATION

More than 10 percent of the U.S. population has tried meditation, making it one of the most widely practiced forms of alternative medicine. During meditation, patients focus on slow, even breathing and clearing their minds of distraction. Some also use a trigger word or idea to help them ease into this practice, while others may incorporate prayer or spiritual teachings. For the majority of practitioners, meditation provides a free, personalized and versatile method of stress relief that can be performed virtually anywhere and at anytime. For others, this practice may also have far-reaching health effects. And it seems there’s a growing body of scientifi c evidence to support its effectiveness. According to the National Institutes of Health, meditation may improve focus and relieve the effects of attention-defi cit disorder. Studies also show an improvement in asthma, pain and high blood pressure symptoms among those who meditate regularly. Because of its ability to reduce stress levels, meditation may also relieve depression, insomnia and anxiety while lowering long-term risk for disease. Patients often combine meditation with yoga or tai chi for additional physical and mental health benefi ts.

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REFLEXOLOGY

Reflexology, or zone therapy, involves the physical act of applying pressure to the feet, hands, or ears with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion. It is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones and reflex areas that they say reflect an image of the body on the feet and hands, with the premise that such work effects a physical change to the body. There is no consensus among reflexol gists on how reflexology is supposed to work; most agree, however, that areas on the foot correspond to areas of the body, and that by manipulating these one can improve health through one’s “qi.” Reflexologists divide the body into 10 equal zones, five on the right and five on the left, with each zone corresponding to an area elsewhere on the body. More research is needed on the benefits of reflexology; many doctors warn that treating potentially serious illnesses with reflexology, which has no proven efficacy, could delay the seeking of appropriate medical treatment.

SOUND THERAPY

For decades, people have relaxed and meditated to soothing sounds, including recordings of waves lapping, desktop waterfalls and wind chimes. Lately, a new kind of sound therapy, often called sound healing, has begun to attract a following. Also known as vibrational medicine, the practice employs the vibrations of the human voice as well as objects that resonate — tuning forks, gongs, Tibetan singing bowls — to go beyond relaxation and stimulate healing. Music therapists are found in nearly every area of the helping professions. Some commonly found practices include developmental work (communication, motor skills, etc.) with individuals with special needs, songwriting and listening in reminiscence/orientation work with the elderly, processing and relaxation work, and rhythmic entrainment for physical rehabilitation in stroke victims. Music therapy is also used in some medical hospitals, cancer centers, schools, alcohol and drug recovery programs, psychiatric hospitals and correctional facilities.

YOGA & PILATES

If you’ve ever stretched and relaxed your muscles in a yoga class at the gym or a local yoga studio, you may have noticed an improvement in your flexibility and circulation. But did you know yoga also provides some serious health benefits? Studies show that regular yoga practice reduces stress, eases depression and helps control high blood pressure and diabetes symptoms. It also helps to reduce inflammation, which can improve asthma symptoms, ease back pain and even keep your heart healthier over time. Unlike traditional medical care, yoga comes with a low price tag and poses few risks, making it accessible to a wide variety of people. More than 7 percent of people in the U.S. practice yoga, and people around the world have enjoyed this traditional treatment for thousands of years. Yoga classes combine physical postures and gentle stretching with relaxed breathing and meditation, helping to unite the mind, body and spirit for maximum health. Of course, even with its many benefits, yoga can’t replace your family doctor. Instead, try different types of yoga to complement your regular medical care plan, and ask your instructor about the best classes for your specific wellness concerns. M 86 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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MONTHLY SALUTES THE FOLLOWING PRACTITIONERS OF...

Alternative Medicine Ageless Acupuncture: Cheryl McCarthy, L.Ac. Dipl.Ac., MAcOM has been treating patients in the Lowcountry since 2006. Cheryl is practicing very gentle acupuncture. She treats all types of pain, such as fibromyalgia, migraines, back pain, tennis/golfers elbow, shoulder problems and sciatica, as well as digestive problems, women’s health issues including fertility and menopause symptoms, post-stroke, stress, anxiety and more. McCarthy serves Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, Okatie, Ridegland, Hardeeville and Beaufort. She has offices in the Carolina Spine & Wellness Center in Okatie and at Beaufort Chiropractic in Beaufort. 843-505-0321 FACES DaySpa: Massage therapy is at its best when adopted as part of a healthy, preventative lifestyle. The benefits of massage are well documented: lower blood pressure, decreased blood sugar levels, decreased stress, increased immune function. A healthy lifestyle can help to prevent many of the chronic conditions that plague us as a nation, and, in the long run, it’s more effective to prevent a disease from happening than to treat one once it does. 843-785-3075, www. facesdayspa.com Good Health Unlimited: Natural nutrition is primarily about promoting health through low-fat diets rich in whole, natural foods, but it also encourages using natural complimentary healthcare and reducing environmental hazards wherever possible. Health is, without hope of argument, holistic. It involves all tangible and intangible parts of the human being. What we eat — and fail to eat — is absolutely, undeniably one of the central factors in establishing, improving or maintaining excellent, feel-great, live-long health. 843-681-7701, www.goodhealthunlimited.com Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used internationally in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Hyperbaric Therapy of the Lowcountry utilizes state-of-the-art, fully computerized hyperbaric technology and offers complimentary consultations. 843-6813300, hyperbarictherapylowcountry.com BenchMark Physical Therapy: BenchMark Physical Therapy is committed to inspiring and empowering people to reach their full potential through high-quality, evidence-based health care with a passion

for excellence. This commitment is just one reason why they get better results. Choose BenchMark. Get better results, faster. 843815-2563, benchmarkpt.com The Bunge Clinic: Dr. Eric L. Bunge, DC, FMS, is a chiropractic physician with a strong focus on restoring mobility and stability in order to build a fit and well-functioning body. The Bunge Clinic also offers today’s safest, most effective techniques for healing and preventing injuries: Functional Movement Assessment, Graston fascia release, Class 4 Laser Therapy, Kinesio-taping, low force adjusting, and posture correction. 843-2846959, www.bungeclinic.com Namaste Spa: Namaste Spa prides itself on providing the highest quality spa services in a luxury setting. Swedish relaxation, therapeutic deep tissue, warm stone and prenatal massage are just a few of the many treatments that we offer to complement a healthy holistic lifestyle. Massage therapy benefits include stress reduction, lowered blood pressure, improved muscle tone and promotion of injury and illness recovery. Our highly trained and licensed therapists can create a customized massage to help you live your healthiest, best life. www.namastespahhi.com, 843-785-2500 Memory Matters: Are you concerned about changes in your memory? Memory Matters offers free, confidential memory screenings by appointment. Early recognition of mild cognitive impairment provides an opportunity for healthcare professionals to treat this condition, and possibly slow down the changes in memory and other thinking skills. 843-842-6698, www.memory-matters.org The Indigo Spa: The Indigo Spa offers a truly unique experience. Their custom massage is individualized from start to finish. This service includes a facial massage with healing amethyst crystals which are praised for their therapeutic qualities, helping to get in touch with your inner self and relieving swelling and fatigue. Guests who book this service can choose from a variety of therapeutic oils. Each oil has its own healing benefits, some of which include: reducing inflammation and muscle soreness, highly hydrating and moisturizing, anti-aging, and assisting with insomnia and anxiety. For a local experience you can find no where else, visit www.indigospa.com or call 843-593-9900. March 2016 87

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

PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOES BY BECCA EDWARDS

About once a month, a group of us get together and map out a 10-mile walk.

ince the average person will burn between 80 to 140 calories per mile (or roughly 1,000 calories in 10 miles), we reward ourselves afterwards with a leisurely lunch paired with wine. This month, we decided to explore Sea Pines. Our course was canopied by oak trees swathed with Spanish moss, lined with iconic and historic Hilton Head hot spots and included a beautiful beach section. Here’s how you, too, can do it:

The Route Park your car on the grass section along the Calibogue Cay Road causeway. Take the wooded path to the Sea Loft villas (also known as the Sea Pines tree houses to many locals). Stay on the path, bearing left once you come to the paved road.

From Dear Island Road, turn right onto Lighthouse Road toward Harbour Town. Stroll around the harbor and get back onto Lighthouse Road. Turn right onto Plantation Drive and continue toward the Stoney Baynard Ruins. Turn left onto Baynard Park Road. Once the road ends, turn right and then immediately left onto Old Military Road, and then right onto the bike path. Continue on the bike path all the way to Tower Beach. Use the beach access (and the public restrooms, if needed) and continue to Sea Pines Beach Club. (And while you’re walking through the outdoor seating area of the club, go ahead and reserve your table for lunch.) Leaving the club, turn right onto North Sea Pines Drive. Turn left onto Lawton Drive. At Hilton Head Preparatory School, turn right as if you are going to the school and then immediately left and walk through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, crossing the small foot bridge and ending up near Heritage Farm and Lawton Stables. Turn right onto Greenwood Drive and then left onto Plantation Drive.

Turn right onto Calibogue Cay Road and head back to your car. The entire walk took us 2 hours and 30 minutes, and we talked as we walked, covering every topic known to mankind, which — in addition to getting a lowimpact workout, soaking up some bone density-building vitamin D, and communing with nature — was probably the healthiest part about our trek. Did you know when people, especially women, converse and discuss their lives and views, they produce oxytocin? Oxytocin, which is one of the “happy hormones,” reduces cardiovascular stress and improves the immune system. Feeling post-workout radiant and continuing our oxytocin-a-thon, we drove back to the Sea Pines Beach Club and basked in the sun as we sipped on wine, shared appetizers and entrees, and recapped the highlights from the walk. Hippocrates once said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine,” and all of us agreed we felt great—and rightfully so. Researchers report that walking lowers your risk of health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, as well as strengthens your bones and muscles, helps you burn more calories and lifts your mood. M

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PAIGE TURNER

Progressive. Lifestyle. Trends. Each year, the fashion industry delights and entices with new trends. The goods news: trends don't last long. The bad news? Trends don't last long. Sound a little crazy? Well, it is! BY MASON MCKINNEY

Often the word “trend” can be synonymous with “young.” I prefer the term “updated.” When worn properly, trendy fashions can look good on any age. There are some unspoken guidelines to wearing “fashion trends.” The most important thing when wearing a trend is timing. You never want to be behind a trend. If you miss it, forget it. What is cool when current is corny when dated. You know those past trends that we have hanging in our closets, the ones that you felt simply marvelous and groovy wearing? You probably wouldn’t dare put on some of those favorite pieces next season. EXAMPLES OF OLD TRENDS:

1. Neon colors like lime green,

orange and hot pink.

2. Giant shoulder pads 3. Velour jogging suits 4. Parachute pants

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Now, how many of you would pull that special item out and wear it today? This year, we are seeing fringe. Lots and lots of fringe. Fringe on tops, skirts, purses, jewelry. Even on shoes. We are seeing tassels adorning belts, shoes and swimwear. This hippieinspired trend is a way to have serious fun this season. Then there is the “summer suede.” That's right, suede for summer. The same fabric that has traditionally been seen in fall and winter fashion is now everywhere. Great leaps have been made in the treatments of suede making it cool, comfortable and some even washable. Suede pieces are being distressed, a process that thins the fabric, making it lighter and more comfortable. Perforation and laser cutting the fabric adds to style and breathability. Suede is one of the most popular fashion trends right now, and it can be worn by any age. Fringe is hot right now. Lots and lots of fringe. This hippie-inspired trend is a way to have serious fun this season. Thanks to Radiance Hilton Head and The Porcupine for supplying the accessories on this page.

Those young happy 20-somethings can't go wrong with a great suede skirt. Those in their 30s might invest in a great blue suede shoe for work or play. A woman in her 40s may choose a great pastel suede purse. Soft, pretty, functional and fresh. The ﬁ esty 50s might enjoy a fringe sandal to give her a fresh new look, and after 60, you can wear whatever you want, whenever you want. You have earned it. Enjoy these great new trends before they become a fashion faux pas. M

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PAIGE TURNER

(trÄ&#x2022;nd) n. Something that is currently popular or fashionable.

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GINA & ROB JACOBS:

REAL-LIFE WEDDING CRASHERS BY AMY COYNE BREDESON PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

Anyone who knows Gina Jacobs knows she loves to cut a rug....

ince her husband, Rob, is a pastor at LowCountry Community Church in Bluffton, she gets to go to the weddings he performs, which ends up being seven or eight a year. “When people ask Rob to perform a wedding, they say, ‘Hey, is your wife going to come?’” the Bluffton Middle School guidance counselor said. They want her there because she gets other people out on the dance ﬂ oor. After one such wedding about six years ago in Shipyard Plantation, Gina was left feeling disappointed because the music ended so soon after it began. “What kind of wedding is this?” she asked. On their way out, the couple heard live music coming from an outdoor pavilion at the Sonesta Resort. “We were already dressed, and I had only gotten to dance for a few songs,” she said. “And so we’re like, ‘Let’s do it.’” It’s the kind of thing you’d see in a movie, except this time — sorry, ladies — Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are nowhere to be found, and the wedding crashers are not looking for free booze or one-night stands. “We don’t come in to try to take food,” Gina said. “We don’t drink.” It’s all about the adventure and the dancing, Rob Jacobs said.

Another time, the couple were at a church event at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa when their teenage daughter and her friends came running in the room, saying, “There’s a wedding downstairs!” Of course, Gina had to check it out. So she went downstairs and danced for a bit. Since Rob was busy with the church event, Gina had to venture down on her own, which was a little nerve–racking.

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hat you’re w w no k u yo e lik t ac “If you nfidence, co ith w k al w d an g in do anything." most people won’t say To her surprise, some of the teens followed her and ended up getting kicked out. They weren’t wearing wedding attire so they stood out like sore thumbs. Plus, one of the teens went up to the bride and hugged her, which is apparently a big “no no” if you’re crashing a wedding. When Gina saw the kids being escorted out, she went after them. Someone followed her outside and said everyone was asking for her. No one knew her name, but they were asking for her. When the Jacobs were staying at the Marriott for their anniversary in 2013, they were walking through the nearby Westin in shorts and T-shirts when they heard music coming from the big ballroom. They heard that a popular ’80s tribute band had traveled from Atlanta to perform at the wedding, and they knew they had to check it out. So they ran back to their hotel next door and changed clothes. “We danced until midnight,” Gina said. “We had so much fun.” Before the night was over, they left a gift for the happy couple — some photos of themselves from the photo booth. The following year, on the Jacobs’ anniversary, there was a small wedding outside of The Westin, where they stayed for another romantic getaway. There were only about 75 people at the wedding, and there was no way to sneak into that one. As they were walking by the reception, Rob started a conversation with the people at one of the tables. “Hey, who’s getting married? It’s our wedding anniversary,” he said. Without hesitation, a woman said, “Oh, let me introduce you to the bride.” The bride was happy to talk with them. “Oh, we’re going to have some great food. Will you just stay?” Then the mother of the bride insisted they join the party. Obviously, they stayed. This one, as Rob said, was a crash — with permission. The mother of the bride loved the Jacobs so much that she asked for Gina’s phone number so she could invite them to her other daughter’s upcoming nuptials. Gina hasn’t heard from her yet, but she’s hoping there’s another wedding on the horizon. In the past, when the Jacobs have sought out weddings, they haven’t been able to ﬁ nd any. It seems the trick to wedding crashing is to just be in the right place at the right time. All told, Gina has crashed eight weddings, and Rob has crashed six of those with her. The Jacobs are not worried about getting in trouble because they’re not there for freebies. They’re just there to dance. “If you act like you know what you’re doing, and walk with conﬁ dence,” Rob said, “most people won’t say anything.”M March 2016 93

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he 2016 Hilton Head Bridal Show was held on Sunday, Feb. 7 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. There were 60 vendors in attendance presenting everything a couple needs for their perfect day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; gowns and tuxedos, hair and makeup, cakes, flowers, catering, favors and gifts, photographers and videographers, rentals and lighting, and full-service planners were all represented. Brides came from all over the United States (and one from Canada!) to meet local vendors and plan their Hilton Head Island weddings. Photos by Arno Dimmling and Charles Grace.

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SHOW OFF YOUR WEDDING ALBUM To submit photos and announcements, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com with the subject line “Weddings.”

WYNN/RICHLING Meredith Wynn and Patrick Richling were married on June 6 at Sea Pines Beach Club. The ceremony was followed by a reception that used the entire top level of the Beach Club. The wedding was planned by Beth Baldwin Weddings & Special Events.

SPERRY/LANE Kitty Sperry and Chuck Lane were married on Jan. 8 in Sydney. The photographer was Peter Haggart.

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Latest local reads Spring is a great time to be outside in the Lowcountry. The cold temperatures are gone, and we’ve got a couple of months before things really heat up. It’s a great time to pour yourself a large glass of sweet tea and spend the day reading underneath one of our many live oak trees. Why not check out a book from a local author? Here are a few local reads worth checking out: “Hilton Head Island: Emerald Isle of the South” by Martin McFie Written by Martin McFie, author of “The Jazz Corner Story,” this coffee table book is full of beautiful color photographs of the water and wildlife on our special island. It tells the story of the development of Hilton Head Island, the Civil War and Michelville. The book also tells the story of the island’s culture, its fine symphony orchestra, world-renowned jazz club, theater, galleries and internationally respected Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival, all illustrated with sparkling photographs. All the sports activities on the island are included too — from the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing to tennis and golf. “The Man Who Stole Himself: A Novel of the Civil War” by Thomas Thibeault During the Civil War, a slave steals a gunboat and escapes with his family. Robert Smalls boarded the Confederate gunboat Planter and steamed her under the guns of Fort Sumter to the blockading Union Navy and to freedom. Smalls, a slave, surrendered to Adm. Francis Du Pont, one of the wealthiest men in the country. Smalls and Du Pont created a friendship of equality that destroyed the barriers of race, wealth, and class. When he escaped with the Planter, Smalls became “the man who stole himself.” “Hilton Head Island: Time and Tide” by Island Writers’ Network Hilton Head Island may not have an official writers’ colony, but it does have a cadre of talented writers plying their craft in a variety of ways. The group’s latest effort is “Time and Tide,” a collection of writings and photos that capture island moments and history. It is the fourth anthology published by the Island Writers’ Network and features the work of 31 writers and nine photographers. Writers draw their inspiration from a variety of coastal themes ranging from area economics to the rich and varied wildlife that inspires the Lowcountry. “A Lowcountry Wedding” by Mary Alice Monroe “A Lowcountry Wedding” introduces Atticus, a mysterious fourth sibling of endearing half-sisters Carson, Harper, and Dora who have formed strong bonds thanks to their devoted grandmother, Mamaw. A minister, Atticus brings comfort as a mentor and confidante to Carson and Harper as they anticipate their weddings and to Dora as she struggles with the marriage proposal of her devoted beau. Yet ironically, Atticus is living a lie, his true identity unknown to his sisters, and this secret eventually tests the strength of the family. In this new novel, due in May, Monroe, a New York Times best-selling author, raises important questions about acceptance, commitment, and the true definition of family. “Babette Benoit: Between Dusk and Dark” by Gwendolyn Ste. Marie Williams The first novel from former Hilton Head Monthly travel writer Gwendolyn Ste. Marie Williams, the book was inspired by a friend’s tragic experiences and is based Williams’ hometown of Thibodaux, Louisiana. “One of my good friends in high school was 14 years old when she got married,” Williams said. “She married a wealthy fellow. He died in a scuba-diving accident when he was 40. ... She pretty much lost it.” The friend found peace in restoring old plantation homes and eventually began dating again. Then, the unthinkable happened: Her teenage son committed suicide. March 2016 99

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COLOR ME COOL, CALM AND CREATIVE BY CAROLYN MALES PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

RED. YELLOW. GREEN. Who would have thought that in 2016 we’d find ourselves — man, woman, child — hunched over with markers, pastels, colored pencils or crayons in hand, filling in the pages of a coloring book?

alk into Barnes & Noble and you’ll be greeted by racks of coloring books featuring gardens, fairy tale characters, paisleys, geometrics and even tattoos. Go online and you’ll discover a veritable cornucopia of options ranging from fauna (owls, cats and sea creatures) and flora to patterns (doodles, zentangles and swirls), literary characters like Harry Poter, exotic themes like the Day of the Dead, and symbols like ampersands. There are even coloring books that are downright adult — swear words are apparently an especially trendy offering. So what’s driving this rainbow-hued craze? Ask the folks who have embraced this popular activity why they do it and they’ll cite a constellation of health benefits: Coloring induces a meditative state that

Artist Mira Scott fills in a page from her new adult coloring book, “Between the Pages.

melts away stress and lowers blood pressure. It clears the mind and stimulates creativity. In fact, a recent Harvard MRI study offers clinical evidence that such mindfulness boosts the density of the brain’s gray matter — a plus for people of any age. Coloring appeals to artist and nonartist alike because it sparks the imagination. Rules go out the window. If you want to paint the cat peacock blue or the sunflower fluorescent green and post it on Facebook, go right ahead. It’s your vision.

And while coloring can be a wonderful solo experience, it also serves as a social connector bridging different ages and groups. Let’s eavesdrop on some coloring parties. Enter Picture This Gallery, where artist and gallery owner Mira Scott is presiding over a group trying to fi ure out their next strategic step in a business plan. But look more closely and you’ll see they have images from Scott’s new coloring book “Between the Pages” spread out on the table, their hands busy filling in the patterns

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and curves of her line drawings. A confetti goldfish here. A pearly-hued nautilus shell there. But wait, here’s an adventurous wielder of colored markers who has transformed Scott’s sunny Mother Nature image into a psychedelic earth goddess that would color a Haight-Ashbury hippie green with envy. Meanwhile, the business meeting seems to be on hold. But is it? No, suddenly the contemplative mood erupts into an explosion of creative ideas that the women brainstorm between pencil strokes. A few days later, Terri Bennett, wife of Hilton Head Island Mayor David Bennett, brings her college-age daughters, two of their friends and one of hers into the gallery for a dualgenerational experience. As they reach for colored pencils with names like “Fiery Fuchsia” and “Voltage Violet” along with the familiar primary colors, they chat, laugh and share their creations. For two hours, the age gap melts away and the digital world of smartphones is left behind — except for a couple of snapshots. Heading across town to Memory Matters, an organization dedicated to assisting families and their loved ones dealing with dementia, we find a half-dozen program participants coloring mandalas while Mozart plays in the background. Program director Cathee Stegall points out that when psychotherapist Carl Jung had his patients create and paint their own mandalas as a therapeutic tool, it calmed them. “A mandala is a circle with no beginning or end,” she says. “It has a pattern, so it’s easier for a brain that’s cognitively impaired to handle — there’s less worry about doing it right or wrong.” Indeed, coloring together is so powerful that Stegall calls it “a giant happy pill.” It puts people into a flow state. Time ceases to exist, which is especially helpful for those who are struggling with all the distractions of the inside and outside world. Plus, this kind of playful art helps sustain small motor skills. “We want to keep that part of the brain as active for as long as possible,” she says. However, coloring parties don’t need to be organized. When Amy and Dan Hagan hosted family members ranging from age 6 to 67 at the beach, they spread out a large blackand-white poster of butterflies on the kitchen table. Adults and kids alike would come in, shake off the sand, grab a marker and start in on wings, body and antennae. By week’s end, the Hagans had a wonderful keepsake. Amy Hagan took it one step further, photocopying and laminating smaller copies of the finished poster and turning them into placemats for the entire clan. Scott points out that the beauty of coloring is that you don’t have to learn an app or program. You just do it. And it’s portable. Throw a coloring book in a tote and take it on plane. Bring it poolside or to the beach. How beautiful is that? M March 2016 101

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PERFECT MATCH

University of South Carolina Beaufort golfer Lina Sekerkova

USCB GOLF TEAM MEMBERS GIVE BACK THROUGH BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTS BY JUSTIN JARRETT

The odds of being deemed a match for someone in need of a bone marrow transplant are slim, and the chances of it happening to two student-athletes on the same small college campus are even less likely.

ut lightning has struck twice at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. USCB women’s golf senior Lina Sekerkova has been identiﬁ ed as a match for a woman in need of a bone marrow transplant and is scheduled to donate this month — the second USCB studentathlete to do so in less than a year.° Potential donors join the registry at donor drives or online at BeTheMatch. org by answering a series of questions and providing a swab of cheek cells. Usually, only one in 540 registered donors eventually ends up making a donation to a patient suffering from a blood-based cancer.

“This is an amazing anomaly,” said Ashley Collier, the regional Be The Match representative for the southeast United States. “In my experience, you might get a donor every seventh or eighth event where the campus population is 20,000 or more. We’ve gotten two student-athlete donors from a school one-tenth that size. The easiest way to put it: Amazing.”° Be The Match gained prominence at USCB last year when Sand Shark baseball pitcher Jason Boulais was selected as a bone marrow donor in the midst of his senior season. The story of his selﬂ ess decision to go through with the transplant during his ﬁ nal campaign earned national recognition.°

Sekerkova’s link to Be The Match predates Boulais’ story, though. She registered at a health fair during her freshman year at USCB, somewhat reluctantly as she recalls. “I really didn’t want to sign up. I didn’t really know what was going on,” Sekerkova said. “I thought, ‘OK, I’ll just sign up. The odds that they’ll pick me are really small.’ ” When the call came three years later, she had changed her tune, saying she is excited for the opportunity. The patient for whom she is a match is about the same age as Sekerkova’s mother, and two of Sekerkova’s grandparents died of cancer, so the issue hits close to home. Sekerkova was born in Austria before moving to Slovakia at age 5. She moved to Florida at age 19 to attend the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy and was recruited to USCB by former coach Lindy LaBauve. The highlight of her career thus

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far came at last year’s NAIA National Championship, where she carded four rounds in the 70s and tied for seventh place to earn All-Tournament Team honors. Like Boulais last spring, Sekerkova’s decision to donate could impact her nal season of collegiate competition. If her procedure goes through as scheduled, she will miss at least one round of qualifying and potentially one or more of the Sand Sharks’ seven scheduled spring events. “I always get more excited with a student-athlete who is willing to sacrifice so that someone they don’t know will be granted more time to live their life and create their memories,” Collier said. Sekerkova doesn’t view it as much of a sacrifice at all. For starters, she is scheduled for the less-invasive stem cell donation, a non-surgical procedure that typically involves a quicker recovery. Additionally, donors are reimbursed for their travel costs and all their medical costs are covered by Be The Match or the patient’s medical insurance. “They’re taking great care of me,” Sekerkova said. “All I’m doing is doing someone a favor, giving some of my cells to save someone’s life.” USCB coach Alexis Bennett said she won’t worry too much about any time Sekerkova might miss until the process is complete, recognizing the timeline for her donation could change. Bennett said she reserves the right to keep Sekerkova in the starting lineup even if she misses qualifying and will make that decision based on a number of other factors. “If she plays well and is in a position to travel and is feeling up to it, her teammates are going to support my decision. Likewise, if she doesn’t play well and her primary focus is saving a life, that’s not a bad scenario either,” Bennett said. “I know she has been working hard and her game is in a good place, so I hope to have that problem. When the time comes, I think we’ll know what’s right.” M March 2016 103

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TENNIS PROVED A PLATFORM FOR PROMOTING EQUALITY FOR BILLIE JEAN KING

BY RUTH RAGLAND RAGLAND || PHOTO PHOTO BY BYMIKE MIKERITTERBECK RITTERBECK

illie Jean King made a sentimental journey to Hilton Head Island recently for recognition from PTR, the Professional Tennis Registry. The international organization of tennis coaches and pros founded by Hilton Head's Dennis Van der Meer honored her with induction into its Hall of Fame at its banquet Feb. 17 at the Sonesta Resort.

The event drew topﬂ ight players to Shipyard, a place King had a hand in developing for world class tennis. She began playing at the age of 11 and found tennis so fulﬁ lling that she wondered why more people weren't participating. While daydreaming of more opportunities for playing the sport she found so exciting, she asked herself, "Where is everybody else?"

She recognized that participation in sports was harder for girls. "I couldn't articulate it but I knew it," she said. "Tennis should belong to everyone," she thought, and it drove her to pursue equal rights and opportunities for all. Among King's tennis heroes was Lowcountry native Althea Gibson, the ﬁ rst black athlete to break the color

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Tennis legend Billie Jean King is shown with Professional Ten nis Registry CEO Dan Santorum at Sonesta Resort on Hilton Head Island.

BEQUIA - CIRCA 1988: A stamp printed in Grenadines of St. Vincent shows tennis player Billie Jean King.

barrier in tennis, winning the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in 1957 and 1958. King is grateful she had the opportunity to see Gibson play when she was 13 because "If you can see it, you can be it," she said. "My life wasn't about records," she said, and her achievements weren't about chasing points but developing women's tennis, and founding the WTA, the Women's Tennis Association.

King's famous Battle of the Sexes match with Bobby Riggs had a Hilton Head connection too in that Dennis Van Meer served as King's coach in the epic contest. "There was a lot riding on it for social change," King said. "That match changed everything." Although King chose Van der Meer as her coach, it was his friendship and respect that lent moral support to her performance on the court. King remembers the beauty of the island in the 1970s when she served as touring pro at Shipyard. King lent her expertise to Van der Meer in the development of Sailmaster including participating in the groundbreaking. King's story is due to gain renewed interest with a film depiction of the Battle of the Sexes starring Emma Stone as King and Steve Carrell as Bobby Riggs. She's excited about the upcoming film because she's become close friends with the screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, know for "The Full Monty," "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," and "Slumdog Millionaire." The film begins production in April. M March 2016 105

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SPORTS ROUNDUP TESTING SHOWS LITTLE DRUG USE AMONG ATHLETES

BLOODY POINT GOLF COURSE MAY BE DEVELOPED

Plans to convert Daufuskie Island’s Bloody Point Golf Course into buildings and a 60-room inn were recently approved by Beaufort County’s planning commission. Course owner Brian McCarthy purchased the property in 2011 and spent $2 million to restore the golf course. After two years of operating at a steep loss, he’s hoping to reposition the property as a destination for weddings and other events. The plan will go before Beaufort County Council later this month.

JUNIOR HERITAGE CHAMPIONS CROWNED

Blustery and cold conditions greeted the field at Heron Point and Harbour Town Golf Links for the 2016 Sea Pines Junior Heritage. Conditions were extremely tough on the 84 competitors, as wind gusted up to 25 miles an hour and temperatures hovered at 45 degrees. The girls division was won by Charlotte’s Madison Moosa with a two-round score of 147. Kaito Onishi of Bradenton, Florida, won the boys division with a 145. Each year, the tournament features one of the most elite junior golf fields in the country. Past players include Jonathan Byrd, Brent Dalahoussaye, Lucas Glover, Bill Hass, Kevin Na, Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Paula Creamer and Christina Kim.

LOCAL TEENS SELECTED FOR YOUTH SOCCER CAMP

Storm Soccer Academy recently announced that Abigail Brighton and Miya Poplin have been invited to the 2016 U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Girls National Training Camp, taking place in Phoenix, Arizona. The academy also announced Jesus Morales, Dominic Claudio and Juan Zuniga have been invited to the 2016 International Soccer tournament, taking place in Costa Rica in March.

Random drug testing of Beaufort County student athletes has produced little evidence of illegal drug use, according to a report released the Beaufort County Board of Education. Only 23 positive test results were reported from a total of about 1,000 drug tests performed monthly on randomly selected student athletes from September through December. All students who tested positive for drugs were enrolled by their families in counseling and treatment programs. The school board voted in June to phase in random drug testing of student athletes participating in high school sports, as well as students who participate in extracurricular activities and students who have school parking permits. Testing of students who participate in extracurricular activities will begin in August, and testing of students with school parking permits will begin in 2017. Substances for which students are tested include alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, opiates, barbiturates, amphetamines, Valium, Darvon, PCP and other drugs. All 23 positive tests from fall 2015 were due to marijuana use.

LOCAL ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT

Several high school athletes signed letters of intent on National Signing Day. Hilton Head Island High School defensive back Jestin Morrow committed to play football at Marshall University. He will join teammate Jeremiah Maddox, who verbally committed to the Thundering Herd earlier in the year. Quarterback Aidan Hegarty (walk-on, Boston College) and defensive back John Baty (Army) will also continue their playing careers. Bluffton High School also had a trio of linemen sign: Dillon Wilson (Carson-Newman), Lorenz Taylor (Johnson C. Smith) and Logan Velliquette (Baldwin Wallace). Also, Bluffton’s Lauren Bell agreed to play soccer and run track for University of South Carolina Beaufort. Other Hilton Head athletes to sign include softball players Katelyn Magnum and Hunter Walston (University of South Carolina Salkehatchie) and swimmer Tristan Cummings (Davidson).

MANY PAST CHAMPIONS COMMIT TO RBC HERITAGE

Eight past champions have committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. Five-time champion and Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III and two two-time champions Stewart Cink and Boo Weekley headline the list of past champs. They are joined by Glen Day, Justin Leonard and Carl Pettersson. Two Team RBC ambassadors, Graeme McDowell and Brandt Snedeker, are also slated to compete. Defending champion Jim Furyk will not be back to defend his title. The popular golfer is out of action, recovering from surgery on his left wrist. The 2016 tournament is set for April 11-17 at Harbour Town Golf Links. Daily tickets and weeklong badges for this year’s tournament are on sale at www.rbcheritage.com or by calling the tournament office at 843-671-2448 March 2016 107

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BY BECCA EDWARDS PHOTO BY ARNO DIMMLING

From the rag quilts made by the Gulllah to modernday works of fiber art, quilting is woven into the Lowcountry’s rich and colorful history.

patching together heritage, camaraderie, community and even politics and current events with the fine thread of artistry, quilts provide a tangible representation of a culture, and our local artisans continue this legacy with organizations like the Palmetto Quilt Guild. “We all come from different backgrounds,” says guild member Peg Weschke. “And yet when we come together and quilt, so many interesting topics come up. When you think about all the things you love to sit down and talk about, a quilter is that person you can have that conversation with.” These gatherings, or quilting bees, have been held for centuries and are intertwined with history. “During Colonial times, fabric came from England so only the wealthy had access to the nice fabrics. Many of the quilts then, came from shipping materials like flour sacks until the cotton gin was invented,” Weschke says. And even back then, there was a distinction

NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S

between quilting as a craft and as an art. “The quilts that were intended to be a household object were an example of craft. But the ones only brought out for guests, these were works of art.” Weschke and other members of the Palmetto Quilt Guild, as well as members of other guilds like the Sea Island Quilters in Beaufort, the Savannah Quilt Guild, the May River Quilt

Guild and the Cobblestone Quilters, are working to highlight the artistic expression plaited into quilting. “Everyone thinks they know quilts. That’s the good news and the bad news,” Weschke says. “Everyone loves quilts because they relate to family and home. But people are bored by quilts because it’s what grandma makes. But our quilts aren’t your grandma’s quilts.”

Quilting used to be viewed as “women’s work,” and it was only recently that they could be found hanging in museums or sought after by collectors. Weschke points to Lucinda Ward Honstain’s “Reconciliation Quilt,” made in 1867, as an example of a quilt that represents both quality workmanship and culture. Today, that craftsmanship is being rewarded. Recently, Weschke’s “You Go

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Girls” quilt won the People’s Choice Award at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s “Anything Goes.” “Three years ago, the arts center would not have hung a quilt, so I couldn’t believe I won,” Weschke says, and says she is excited about the new trends in quilting. “The definition of quilting is sewing together a top, battening and a back. But there are so many

techniques and materials that can be used to do this.” Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Palmetto Quilt Guild is holding its 13th biennial Quilt Show from March 11 through March 13 at Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort. The show will feature more than 200 quilts and include a vendor mall, gift shop, consignment shop and silent auction raffle for a queen-size quilt. “The quilt festival will be a colorful display of 17 different categories, ranging from traditional to contemporary and including anything from pieced or appliquéd bed quilts to wall hangings and original art and innovative design,” Weschke said. Showcasing guild members’ pieces, the show also celebrates members’ hard work, including hosting educational opportunities in the quilting arts and performing community service. The guild has donated more than 300 lap- and twin-size quilts to local charities like Bluffton Self Help, The Deep Well Project, Pregnancy Crisis Center, CODA, CAPA and the Sandalwood Food Pantry, as well as raffled quilts for charities like Heroes on Horseback and Wounded Warriors. Outreach efforts include education, service and entertainment to Programs for Exceptional People, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry, veterans in Walterboro and at Walter Reed, Memory Matters, retirement homes and the public school. And each year, the guild awards a $2,000 scholarship to a Beaufort County senior planning to study visual arts in college. M March 2016 109

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GULL POINT HOME BLENDS TRADITIONAL STYLE WITH MODERN FUNCTIONALITY

BY DEAN ROWLAND | PHOTOS BY ROB KAUFMAN

ucked away beneath towering pine trees and marshes that straddle both sides of the private road and residences, Gull Point in Sea Pines rests comfortably undisturbed. Only a biting breeze on a cool late winter’s day breaks the calm in this upscale residential community. Behind the closed doors of Gregg and Shannon Alford’s home on Gull Point Road, a long stone’s throw from South Beach Marina, however, life is different. With three children ages 8 to 13 and two active dogs, movement, voices and playful barks are as common inside as an egret wading steadfastly in their sweeping backyard marsh is outside. Lowcountry life is good for the Alfords, and it was made even better after extensive upscale remodeling of their ﬁ ve-bedroom, six-and-a-half bathroom, and 4,500-square-foot home. Hilton Head builder Brian Quinn,

owner of Twelve Oaks Group, was enlisted for the remodeling and other projects. Hannah Fulton, an interior designer who has been on staff at J Banks Design Group for 13 years, was called upon to work her professional magic blending the old with the new. “This refl ects our family, bringing it all together,” said Shannon Alford, a Tampa native who, with her lawyer husband from Charleston, has lived on the island for 21 years. “I love that it fl ows, because my family is in constant movement, including the dogs.” “We came into a home that was, sort of, compartmentalized,” which was the preferred design style when the home was built in 1990, Fulton said. “It wasn’t an open fl oor plan. So we had the challenge of decompartmentalizing a formal dining room, a formal kitchen, a formal living room and a breakfast room. The family likes wide-open spaces. They would have torn down every single dividing wall if they could.” March 2016 117

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VENDOR LIST Interior Design Services Hannah Fulton, J Banks Design Group Furnishings J Banks Design Group Custom Light Fixtures J Banks Design Group Builder Brian Quinn, The Twelve Oaks Group Appliances Play and Gourmet Kitchen Cabinetry Indigo Cabinet Co. Rugs KPM Flooring Countertops Distinctive Granite & Marble

Quinn and his team did nearly exactly that. They demolished two walls between the kitchen and dining room and between the dining room and living room. The old kitchen and old dining room were transformed into a state-of-the-art kitchen that doubled its original size. What was a den adjacent to the kitchen is now the dining room. The living room, with a 15 1/2-foot-high vaulted ceiling, wasn’t changed much except

that the new version possesses a “free-flowing space,” as does the rest of the downstairs. “We basically took the 1990s out of the house and made it more modern,” said Quinn, who founded his company eight years ago. “So it went from traditional to transitional.” Fulton agrees: “It’s now a sophisticated coastal home, casual and rustic with a refined feel to it. It’s a transitional style. We made it beautiful and yet

functional.” Fulton, who interior designed the Alford’s previous residence on the island a few years ago, added, “It’s not all fresh and new; there’s a character and richness.” A blue-and-white Blue Willow chinaware set that has been in Shannon Alford’s family for generations anchors the dining room visually and blueprints the color scheme throughout the newly designed home. A newly

purchased white china hutch was painted a royal blue to showcase the collection. “Hannah took it and ran with it,” Shannon Alford said. “Shannon loves blue and white,” Fulton said. “(The china) was a natural color palette to follow. The idea was to use that as a base and to grow it and add some different colors and different textures so it wasn’t just flat; different tones, different blues, oriental greens, natural and organic with a sophisticated feel.” Large area rugs in shades of blue from KPM Flooring in the foyer and living room, blueaccented furniture fabrics in the living room, blue-hued vases above the fireplace and a blue textured ottoman in an indoor/ outdoor fabric for durability carry the color theme forward. Fulton also positioned a new leather sectional sofa in front of the fireplace and an older wing chair in the sitting room that was paired with a new piece with matching upholstery. Also in the living room, a reclaimed wood beam hundreds of years old sits atop a custom-designed tabby fir place.

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The masterful kitchen occupies center space between the living room and dining room, with an unblemished sightline between the three rooms — and to the outside deck, swimming pool and outdoor working kitchen. “I love the way the kitchen island turned out,” Fulton said. “I think it’s the heart of the family. It’s a very utilized space.” The large center island, topped in granite from Distinctive Granite & Marble with “lots of movement,” extends to the countertop and backsplash. New blue and gray pendants drop from the ceiling to illuminate the upscale appliances supplied and installed by

Play and Gourmet in Bluffton. “The Alfords are a very busy family,” said general manager Jeremy Press. “They do a lot of traveling and family events, so we wanted to make sure we put together an appliance package for them that was both functional and would work with the clean design that Hannah had worked with them on the kitchen.” Play and Gourmet succeeded. All of the appliances are straight-lined and built by hand. In the kitchen are a handful of DCS products: a five-burner, 36-inch cooktop; a professional overhead range hood; a confection microwave; a wall oven; a set of dishwasher drawers and

an ice machine by Perlick. The fully integrated panel refrigerator is by Liebherr. “Every single burner on their cooktop handles boil and simmer,” Press said. “Whether they’re using one burner or five burners, they all have the same high-level productivity. All of the appliances are upscale, highend performance at a masspremium budget.” Fulton also repositioned a handful of colorful oyster plates Shannon Alford had collected through the years on the primary kitchen wall, along with a wooden step ladder from her childhood home. A few steps away in the dining room, a glass-topped table layered in stainless steel atop a stained antique wooden trestle base exudes an old and new flair of sophistication. Antiquestyled chandeliers complement the room. Elsewhere downstairs, new stained-oak flooring stretches across the entire living space,

sliding barn doors made by Quinn from the material pallets for the driveway hide a “charging” room and a small office. “Grash” paint on the walls is adorned with a masterfully displayed crop of personal photos that converge with a carpet runner up the stairs to the second floor Fulton had her artistic hands in every room of the house, from bedding selections to window treatments. Quinn flexed his considerable professional muscle by doing the trim details, painting, renovating the back porch and adding the custom deck, installing a bar and building the outdoor kitchen, installing a dog run beneath the deck, re-landscaping the property and redoing the driveway. “We were guided by Hannah’s design,” Quinn said of the LightHouse Award-winning home for his company’s work. “She really is the reason why it looks the way it looks.” M March 2016 119

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81 Main Street, Suite 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 (843) 384-7300 or (800) 267-3285 ext. 215

231 GRANDVIEW COURT

9 IVORY GULL PLACE

28 BIG WOODS

OUTSTANDING VIEWS of the Intracoastal Waterway, Skull Creek Marina, Pinckney Island Refuge and magnificent sunsets in this third floor luxury condominium. Grandview is a one of a kind residential complex located in private Hilton Head Plantation. Features 3 BR, 3.5 BA, inviting foyer, open great room, an eat-in kitchen, granite counter tops, marble floors, smooth ceilings, laundry room, assigned covered parking and large storage lockers. Quality construction insures total privacy. $1,195,000

WATCH THE SUN RISE out of the Atlantic. Located in HHP’s prestigious Hickory Forest neighborhood. One owner home with great curb appeal. This 3 BR, 3 BA 2-story home is on a very private pie shaped wooded homesite and features formal Living Room and Dining Room plus a kitchen/family room combo. Large utility room, ﬁreplace, newer roof and 2-car garage. Large screened porch with a 2nd ﬂoor deck above just off the Master Suite. $448,000

METICULOUSLY CARED FOR Hilton Head Plantation home. Private wooded conservancy homesite. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, the beach and all Hilton Head Plantation has to offer. Short distance on bike ride to Hilton Head Plantation’s new Spring Lake pool complex. 3 Bedroom 2 ½ bath, formal living room and dining room, eat-in kitchen, screen porch and two car garage. Kitchen and bath updated, new HVAC 2015, roof 2006. Will be a joy to call home. $438,000

22 SUGAR PINE LANE

15 FOX DEN COURT

21 HIGHBUSH DRIVE

29 DEERFIELD

PANORAMIC park like multi fairway lagoon view. Short distance to Hilton Head Plantation’s Dolphin Head Beach Park and Port Royal Sound. Nestled under stately moss draped oaks and just off Dolphin Head’s 16th. 3 bedroom, 3 bath, open living room and dining room, ofﬁce, eat-in kitchen. Updated baths with large walk-in, updated kitchen, Carolina room, covered lanai, new HVAC 2016. Used only as a second home. $428,500

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. $425,000

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

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

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RARELY ON THE MARKET, this Hilton Head Club Villa has and has great golf view and short distance to the Port Royal Sound. Just off the Dolphin Head Golf Club’s 10th green and steps from the Hilton Head Plantation leisure trail that leads to the Dolphin Head Beach Park and to Spring Lake Recreation area. Easy living, large outside storage, ﬁreplace, open ﬂoor plan, large bedrooms and private patio space. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths.

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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. $209,500

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

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671 COLONIAL DRIVE

FANTASTIC private oversized cul-de-sac Port Royal Plantation homesite nestled under the canopy of stately moss-draped live oaks and enhanced by the mature landscaping. Incredible marsh, Fish Haul Creek & Port Royal Sound views. The panoramic view is all the way across the Sound to Lands End on St. Helena Island. Features of this home include a raised tabby foundation, formal Living Room, formal Dining Room, an oversized Master Suite, 2 guest suites, 3 full baths, 3 half baths, 3 car garage, large utility room and very special wet bar with built-in wine racks for over 100 of your best bottles of wine. The Kitchen, Family Room and Carolina Room are totally open to each other. Every room in the house has been remodeled with new pine or stone ﬂooring, smooth ceilings, appliances, bathroom ﬁxtures, cabinetry and more! $1,200,000

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 3350+ 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. $995,000

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 steelVent-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. $675,000

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17 SAPELO ISLAND LANE

47 ISLE OF PALMS E.

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. $595,000

WATCH THE SUNSET 3 bedroom home located in the coveted Parkside section of Woodbridge. This home features formal living and dining rooms, study, and an eat-in kitchen overlooking the family room. Hardwood ﬂoors throughout this home and tile in the wet areas. Other features included screened porch overlooking the fenced in back yard, a bonus room with its own half bath and a gas burning ﬁreplace in the family room. $379,000

WONDERFUL 4 BR / 2.5 BA home in Island West. This 2-story home features tile and wood flooring, smooth ceilings with ceiling fans, fireplace in the Living Room and tray ceiling in the Master Bedroom. Amenities include a junior sized Olympic swimming pool, two tennis courts, basketball court, children’s playground and a community clubhouse with meeting room, kitchen, lending library and fitness center. Location is close to Savannah, Beaufort and Hilton Head. $329,000

WARM AND INVITING this 4BR, 2.5BA home in Palmetto Pointe offers thoughtful design and ﬂow. Large open ﬂoorplan with Great Room wired for surround sound, Kitchen and Dining Area make for a perfect gathering place downstairs. Smooth ceilings, 2-car garage, oversized kitchen pantry. Patio off of the dining area with a wooded view. Super location with easy access to Hilton Head, Savannah or Beaufort. Community pool to open Spring 2016! $228,500

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48 W. MORNINGSIDE DRIVE

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108 SAW TIMBER DRIVE

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Charming 4 bedroom home overlooking a lagoon with a fenced in backyard. This home features tile and wood ﬂoors, screened porch, high ceilings and a 2 car garage and is located in Woodbridge. Woodbridge is zoned for the new River Ridge Academy and is close to shopping and dining. $225,000

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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

CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING, midway between Hilton Head Island, Savannah and Beaufort on approximately an acre in a non-gated community. Looking for an at-home workshop, 5 Pond View Court in Grande Oaks has an oversized garage with wrap around work benches and shelving. Elevated foundation, 3 bedroom 2 bath, ﬁreplace, front porch and large rear deck. Very private location great for small at-home business. $240,000

Daniel from Greenville, SC is a Furman graduate and has lived in the Lowcountry since 1996, ﬁrst coming to Hilton Head in the golf industry. Daniel has nearly 20 years real estate experience both nationally and local. “We are very excited to have Daniel join our team which also includes his wife Debbie. Both Daniel and Debbie have a commitment to provide exceptional client service.” Daniel and Debbie live in Bluffton with their daughter Lilyanna. Daniel can be reached at 843-384-2206 (cell) 843-681-3307 (ofﬁce) or danielcort@charteronerealty. com for all your Hilton Head Island and Lowcountry real estate needs. Give Daniel Cort and Charles Sampson Real Estate Group a call or click, you will be glad you did.

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SPACIOUS STATELY home with every imaginable upgrade overlooking the 16th Fairway on the private Golf Club course. 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths + Study + Bonus Room. Screened porch. 3-car garage. $939,000

PANORAMIC Lagoon|Golf view. Courtyard Pool. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Guest house + Kitchenette. 3 Car Garage, temperature controlled area (additional 6 cars or living space). $899,000

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” 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. $769,000

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BRAND NEW HOME built by “Homes by Marshside”. Sought after Great Room floorplan. 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths plus Study. Double fairway view. $719,000

CUSTOM CLASSIC Lowcountry built home. Large Great Room 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Bonus Room. Study / Den + Screen Porch. Lagoon View. $649,500

PERFECT ISLAND Lifestyle Home. Built around a screened Lanai Courtyard with a free form Pool|Spa. Step into your own private enclave with 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + a Cabana + 4 full BA’s. Lagoon View. $649,000

ELEGANT Traditional Home. Short walk to the waterfront. Quality abounds in this home from the moment you enter the grand Foyer with a winding staircase. 4 BR’s or 3 BR’s + a Study; 4.5 Baths. Perfect Condition. $599,000

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SPACIOUS 4 BR, 4 BA Villa overlooking the 18th Fairway of The Golf Course. Over 3000 Sq. Ft. of pure luxury. Oversized 2 Car Garage. Private elevator. ONLY Berwick Green Villa on the Market! $575,000

PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP Immaculate Home with a panoramic view overlooking the lagoon | 8th green of the Country Club of Hilton Head. 4 Bedrooms or 3 Bedrooms + Bonus Room; 3.5 Baths. $549,000

BEAUTIFUL Home overlooking Swimming Pool and 5th Fairway of Golden Bear. 3 BR’s and 3.5 BA’s + an Office. Living Room with coffered ceilings. Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room. Retractable awning. $539,000

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

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 62 Bear Creek Drive. . . . $275,000 3 Neptune Court . . . . . $185,000 INDIGO RUN 72 River Club Drive . . . . $199,000 DESIGNER DECORATED! Desirable 1st floor 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath beautifully furnished villa. Overlooking the sunsets on the Intracoastal Waterway and Skull Creek. $419,000

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VIEWS across golf course to Dolphin Head Beach. Remodeled with beautiful upgrades! 2nd home. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. $399,000

GREAT HOUSE overlooking the 15th Fairway of Oyster Reef Golf Course. 3 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths. Updated Kitchen and much more! $349,000

HAMPTON HALL 11 Sherbrooke Avenue . . . $99,000 6 Normandy Circle . . . . $75,000

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

101 SHOREWOOD VILLA ˜ SOUTH FOREST BEACH

153A HARBOURWOOD VILLA ˜ SEA PINES

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 $850,000

Highly updated and located on 9th tee of Harbour Town Links. Open kitchen, dining, living space. Large tile throughout. Beautiful granite and appliances in remodeled kitchen. This is a very bright and sunny location in the complex. New roof Jan. 2016 MLS #342211 $455,000

Diann Wilkinson 843.671.2587

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

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14 GANNET STREET ˜ NORTH FOREST

10 SPINNAKER COURT ˜ SEA PINES

This large one bedroom villa is located in one of the most desirable buildings in South Forest Beach. This updated villa is ÿ rst level on the sunny side of the building, Close to the elevator and just above the under building parking. Walk to Coligny shops, restaurants and just across the street from the beach! $199,000 unfurnished

Walk to beach (300 ft) from this lovely 5 bedroom/6 bathroom home. Weekly rentals were just over $100,000 in 2015! Built in 2004. Walk to Coligny shops and restaurants. Elevated pool and hot tub. Game room! Two tandem garages for 4 cars! This house has it all. $1,289,000 Furnished

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

Mary Pracht 843.298.1715

Je° Hall 843.384.7941

10 WOOD IBIS ROAD ˜ SEA PINES

181 TWIN OAKS ˜ SEA PINES

11 BEACHSIDE DRIVE ˜ SEA PINES

This beautiful home features 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 baths. Located on beachwalk only 5 rows back from ocean. Total renovation in 2014 with all new bathrooms, ° oors, kitchen, and a brand new pool. Very close to all the great Sea Pines amenities. Plenty of storage and great elevation. MLS #342498 $1,599,000

Beautifully renovated and designer decorated 3 BR/3 BA villa furnished with French & Swedish Antiques. Fantastic views of Harbour Town golf course 10th & 16th holes and Calibogue Sound View. All bathrooms completely renovated. Walk to Harbour Town, bike to the beach. Very strong rentals. MLS#337961 $825,000

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 $1,039,000

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376 MT. PELIA ROAD ˜ PALMETTO BLUFF

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 $1,599,000

Palmetto Blu˜ at its ÿ nest! Southern Charm in a casual-elegant package! 4 Br, 4 ½ Bath custom-built (over 4000 s.f.) three stories with elevator, lovely verandas on two levels, gas ÿ replaces, 2 car garage, brick-walled back patio with private pool & so much more! MLS #341819 $2,450,000

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

Barbra Finer 843.384.7314

20 SPINNAKER COURT ˜ SEA PINES

26 BAYNARD COVE ˜ SEA PINES

2003 TURTLE LANE ˜ SEA PINES ˜ OCEANFRONT

Well maintained 5 bedroom, 5 bath townhouse with upgrades galore. Fully remodeled in 2006 includes updated baths, kitchen, furnishings, beautifully decorated, hardwood ˛ oors, exposed wooden beams, outdoor ÿ replace, pool, hot tub and kitchen. Elevator to all 4 ˛ oors. 2 car garage. Walk to all the magic of Harbour Town. Excellent rental or true 2nd home. MLS #342962 $929,000

PRICED TO SELL! Located just 12 rows from Sea Pines’ beautiful beach, this charming 3BR/3.5Bath home plus den and a two-car garage o˜ ers wonderful possibilities as a primary, second or investment property in the prestigious Baynard Cove neighborhood. The elevation of this home is 14 feet. Owners have access to Baynard Cove day dock and recreation area! MLS #340381 $597,500

Beautifully updated 3 BR, 3 BA Oceanfront “end unit”. The largest 3br ˛ oor plan in private Turtle Lane. Fresh Beach decor invites you in. Tile ˛ oors, custom wall treatments, fabulous Mbath and guest baths, Light and bright white and stainless kitchen. Total privacy with Oceanfront Views. 2 Pools on premises, underground parking. Short walk to new Beach Club, Plantation Club and other new amenities and restaurants.

Rob Reichel 843-384-6789

Wendy Corbitt 843.816.2672

20 W BEACH LAGOON ˜ SEA PINES

30 TURNBERRY LANE ˜ SEA PINES

50 BAYNARD COVE ROAD ˜ SEA PINES

“GOLD COAST” - 3rd ROW Fabulous home, steps to the Beach W/Golf & Lagoon view of Ocean Course. LG Kitchen/FR with FPL, LR/DR with 2nd FPL. Enormous Master Suite w/Sitting area and huge bath. 2 Additional BRS & BA’S, Artistically designed screened Porch, Office/Game room over Garages, Maple Flrs, High Ceilings, Beautiful Pool & Deck. Over 3400 HTD sq ft w/expansion possibilities.

Total privacy behind iron-gated enclosed courtyard. Special features: fan-shaped lv.rm. viewing heated pool and spa and 13th Hole; welcoming foyer, separate din. rm;l arge eat-in party kitchen, 4 ensuite bedrms, powder room, spacious second floor mezzanine, media room,multiple closets and storage, garage, attractively furnished for immediate occupancy. Walk to the Beach from this perfect home for vacations or permanent living. Excellent Sea Pines Rental Projections.

Located in prestigious Baynard Park area (w/optional membership in Baynard Park Assoc. for boat dock, picnics, ballfield, boat storage & deep water.) All-on-one-level, on Jumbo lot overlooking 7 ac Forest Preserve. Features include LR w/Savannah brick fireplace, separate DR, Kitchen, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, laundry, 2 car garage and beautiful landscaping w/Historic Live Oaks. Enjoy this ranch-style home and/or build new in this very special neighborhood of newly-built mansions. Offered at homesite value.

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MLS #338503 $1,395,000unf.

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Over 4,000 h.s.f. Built in 2003. 4 Br, 4.5 Baths (presently 3 Br). 3 Car Garage. Direct Sound location with awesome views. Huge heated pool & spa. Must see to appreciate all this beautiful home has to o˜ er at this price! MLS #341141 $1,295,000

Barbra Finer 843.384.7314

MLS #341311 $1,749,500 f

Pete Rebish 843.290.0998

MLS #342216 $610,000

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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

The River Club at Indigo Run

754 COLONIAL DRIVE

71 RIVER CLUB DRIVE

LIVE OAKS AND SOUTHERN CHARM Multiple comfortable living spaces, 4BR/4.5BA. Guest Suite, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Ofﬁce, Family Room/Kitchen combination and lush landscaping offering privacy from golf view heated pool. $995,000

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR BUYERS WITH AGING FAMILY MEMBERS Separate fully functional apartment in separate wing-one level, handicapped accessible- Plus 5,000 sq. ft. of high end detail and screened-in heated salt water pool/spa. $1,149,000

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Indigo Run

672 COLONIAL DRIVE

216 BERWICK GREEN

ONE OF THE BEST OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND Outdoor kitchen, multiple entertaining areas around beautifully landscaped pool. 4BR/4.5BA bright and open home with elegance and comfort. Take the elevator to the Theater Room! $859,400

THE ONLY TOWNHOME AVAILABLE IN INDIGO RUN Desirable home offers one of the best views and private setting. 3BR/3.5BA, Two Story, Great Room and Bonus Room! Awesome value for Easy Island Living. $599,000

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

The Lyons at Port Royal

20 COTESWORTH PLACE

9 WIMBLEDON COURT

ELEGANCE AND COMFORT IN RARELY USED SECOND HOME Refreshing custom design with 4BR/4BA +Bonus. Bright and open, high ceilings, large Kitchen, Master Suite and 2 Guest Suites. Perfect for entertaining. $779,000

TOUGH TO FIND LOCK-N-LEAVE BEACH GETAWAY 4BR/4BA never been on the rental market, third home – in PRISTINE CONDITION! Great ﬂoorplan, additional bonus room and SELLING FURNISHED. WALK TO THE BEACH! $534,900

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Palmetto Hall

30 BALMORAL PLACE

43 TUCKER RIDGE

PANORAMIC VIEWS OF #1, #9 & CLUBHOUSE from this custom designed 4BR/4BA home. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, bright and open. Handsome Study, Master and Guest Suite on ground ﬂoor. $799,000

Relocation put this GREAT FAMILY HOME on the market. Spacious 4BR/3.5BA with TWO MASTER SUITES. Large rooms, open ﬂoorplan. Second Great room upstairs with ﬁreplace, wet bar and balcony. Close to all Palmetto Hall amenities. $464,900

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

Moss Creek

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WELL THOUGHT OUT FUN DESIGNED HOME Oversized Kitchen open to awesome Family Room, Study/TV Room on main ﬂoor, Billiard/Game Room upstairs. 5 Bedrooms, covered veranda off Master Bedroom. Immaculate home! $765,000

A WOW WATER VIEW FROM AN ELEGANT ELEVATED VERANDA Direct view of salt water pond, water fowl, wildlife and sneak peek of the marsh. Great room open to dining area, 3BR/3BA, garage, great cul-de-sac location. $299,000

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LEAMINGTON

7616 Huntington Villa – Oceanside 2 BR/2 BA, with views from every room of Palmetto Dunes 11-mile lagoon. Just steps to 12 miles of beach, pool/hot tub and golf. Kayak, canoe and fish from your back yard. Features large screened porch off the master suite & another deck off the guest suite. Hardwood flooring, kitchen w/pass through to porch. 459,500

SHELTER COVE

110 Main Sail Villa – Incredible views of Shelter Cove Marina to Broad Creek! Walk to shops, restaurants, entertainment, water activities & bike to the beach. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from your private screenedin balcony! Built in 2005, this spacious 2 BR/2.5 BA villa features an open floor plan, covered parking, storage, heated pool/spa & playground. 559,000

FOLLY FIELD

101 Sea Cloisters – One of the very best Ocean Front Values on Hilton Head Island today! The best location in Sea Cloisters with totally private and incredible ocean views, 3BR/2 BA end unit with all new exterior windows. Completely transformed! Walls knocked down to open up floor plan, gorgeous kitchen, and villa comes beautifully furnished. $675,000

LEAMINGTON

7601 Huntington Villa – OCEANSIDE TOWNHOME... ONLY STEPS TO BEACH & GOLF! This 3 BR/3.5 BA villa features an enclosed sunroom for extra lounging. On the 1st floor you’ll find soaring ceilings, a large master suite, kitchen w/ large breakfast bar, fireplace & powder room. Upstairs, 2 generous bedrooms with private baths, all with skylights. Annual gross rentals of $37,000-$40,000! $569,000

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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!

Betty Hemphill (c) 843-384-2919 www.bettyhemphill.com betty@bettyhemphill.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 25 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

W NE G! TIN LIS 9111 SOUTH BEACH CLUB – SEA PINES – Incredible panoramic view from this 2nd floor 3 BR, 2.5 BA villa in SBC, West Atrium. Private boardwalk to pool and beach. Secure building with renovated lobby, elevator, parking garage and storage. Very well maintained, kitchen remodeled w. built-in credenza. Gas FP, wet bar, 2 balconies, 10’ ceilings, laundry room, charming foyer. $ 879,000 F.

32 RUDDY TURNSTONE — Beautiful ocean views from this 2nd row home. Located directly on the beach walkway, it offers 4 bedrooms, a family room, 2 screened porches, elevator, spacious gourmet kitchen and heated pool. $2,695,000

29 HEARTHWOOD – LAWTON OAKS - Expansive wraparound marsh and water views from this 4 br/3 1/2 ba newer contemporary home in top condition with popular great room plan. High smooth ceilings, vaulted and beamed. The home is unusually light due to a generous use of windows. Two car garage and loads of under building storage. Gas frpl, heart pine floor. $995,000.

4 LAVINGTON ROAD – LONG COVE – Classic Williamsburg-style home. 4 BR/4.5 BA. First floor master. Custom built, exceptional quality. Reclaimed antique heart-pine and cherry flooring. Extensive moldings. Formal living & dining rooms. Grand foyer. Impressive array of mature plantings. $899,000

1468 SOUND VILLA – Beautiful water views from this refurbished 4 bedroom /4 bath South Beach town home. Updated kitchen and baths, cozy den, fireplace, 1 car garage and pool. Ideal rental property. $1,100,000 furnished.

66 DUNE LANE – FOREST BEACH – Southern styles newer 5 BR/5 BA home with wide verandas taking advantage of ocean views and breezes. Enclosed pool, billard room tiki bar area. Fun vacation home or rental property with over $100,000 in rental income. $1,595,000 fully furn.

22 DUCK HAWK — SEA PINES — Outstanding ocean front home w/ private walkway to ocean & charming sitting area steps from the ocean. 5 BR, 4.5BA, plus den/office w/brick FP. Spectacular views. Gourmet kitchen, heated pool, bamboo floors, screen porch, oversized 2-car garage w huge finished basement and so much more. $5,900,000.

4 PINTAIL — 4th row beach house. 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

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

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! $549,000

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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

38 GULL POINT – Fabulous marsh views from huge lot in Gull Point with use of boat slip, tennis courts, playground, kayaks half a mile to the beach. This bright sunny 4 br/3 1/2 bath home has been gutted and remodeled with granite, stone floors, popular open floor plan, Ipe decking, heated pool and spa, vaulted ceiling with wood paneling, screen porch, Special warranty roof, 2 car garage, and more! $1,595,000

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Life is Short! 48 Bear Creek:

N O I T A T N A L P D A E H N O L T I H

BEST BUY in Shipyard Plantation! Unbelievable golf and lagoon views on this 2 bedroom/2 bath 1st ﬂoor fully furnished Colonnade Club Villa. Location is everything and this has by far the best view around, not to mention the LOWEST PRICE Colonnade on the market. The owners said price this to move in less than 30 days, so here we go! Close to the Beach, great location, beautiful pool and spa on site, all within the gated beach community of Shipyard Plantation. Priced to sell at $249,900.

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Beautifully done and maintained, 2nd ﬂoor villa with stunning golf views from nearly every room. Completely open kitchen to the dining and living area w/vaulted ceilings, plenty of natural light and tons of owner closet storage. This fully furnished end unit w/ﬁreplace even has a custom built in computer desk area, which makes the perfect work station. Updates that include granite counters, updated guest bathroom w/new vanity, large master bedroom and bathroom, some smooth ceilings and a huge deck. Great value for $329,900.

125 Evian Villas:

Unbelievable value and bang for your buck that Hampton Lake has to offer! LAKE VIEW home with screened in Lanai private heated POOL/SPA/WATERFALL and your very own DOCK on the Lake suitable for a 18’ boat and kayak. Desirable open floor plan with an amazing Chef’s kitchen, you can entertain with the best of them! Beautiful hardwood floors on the main level, custom built-ins and a gas fireplace are some of the features, just too many to list! Tons of storage, office-study and loft/bonus room with full bath. Offered for $719,000, you can’t build this at this price!

19 Sweet Pond Court:

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 sale for $1,350,000.

13 Sams Point Lane:

If you are looking for an updated fully furnished villa that has both views and privacy, this is the one! This villa is in great shape with a kitchen that has been opened up to the great room and dining area for the ever popular OPEN FLOOR PLAN! Enjoy long lagoon views from your large back deck and just enjoy. Other great features include: vaulted ceilings, ﬁreplace, updated guest bath and a great rental history. Shipyard is a gated community w/beach access, beach lockers, leisure trails and a true sense of community! Offered for sale for $319,900.

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So much value on this one level 3 bedroom home w/ living room, large family room that opens to eat in kitchen w/granite counters, stainless appliances and best of all a screened in pool & spa. Situated on the golf course w/ private open space to one side, this lot is special. Great elevation 18+, newer roof (2011), Newer HVAC (2012 and 2014) and just painted in 2016 w/some new carpet added. Annabella Lane is a gorgeous street, located in Skull Creek and close to all of HHP’s amenities. Other features include: water softener system, wet bar, cathedral ceilings, ﬁreplace and a large 2 car garage. Offered for $499,900 with pool and Spa, this will move!

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13 Annabella Lane:

Fantastic opportunity to purchase a one level home with amazing golf fairway and views of the 15th green of the CC of HH. Huge back yard, large enough for a pool w/plenty of outdoor living space, even a fully mature Orange Tree. A great layout with the desired open floor plan with eat in kitchen open to great room w/fireplace, gorgeous living room w/fireplace and dining area. Large 1st floor master bedroom w/great natural light. Features such as: Granite counters, tons of storage, trey ceilings, large laundry room w/ sink and even 2 NEW HVAC’s. All for a great price at $465,000.

Beautiful Golf view 3 Bedroom, 3 bath Golfmaster villa fully furnished w/first floor bedroom currently being used as a den/office. Upgrades include: New HVAC , custom built in book shelves 2011, smooth ceilings, crown molding, stainless steel refrig 2012,sliding doors upstairs 2014,screen door installed front door 2014,subway tile in kitchen 2015,stainless steel dishwasher, stove, microwave 2015 & so much more! It’s rare to find a Golfmaster I with a 1st floor bedroom, these move fast, especially for $299,000.

8 Catalina Court:

1302 Golfmaster Villas:

Gorgeous 3 BR, 2 BA home with oak floors, high ceilings, Carolina Room, fireplace and large back deck, perfect for entertaining. Tons of outdoor space, even a fire pit. Beautiful kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and best of all, everything is open to the main living area. Full size lot, close to the sound and renovated! Offered for $399,000.

Live where you want to live!

8 Ansley Court:

Island living at its ﬁnest! Located off of Spanish Wells in the gated community of Old House Creek, this home is such a pleasure to show. Situated all on one level, this 3 bedroom home w/2 car garage has been updated to the hills. One of the nicest master bathrooms that you will ever see, gorgeous mahogany wood and travertine ﬂooring, eat in kitchen w/custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and this home even has Carolina room. Great price at $399,000.

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If you are interested in either buying or selling real estate in Hilton Head, then I would enthusiastically recommend that you call Rick Saba. He has a thorough understanding of the Island and off Island properties and offers tremendous insight into value and location consistent with your needs. I have bought a second home from Rick and, a year later, bought a rental property. He is thoroughly professional in his sales approach and will offer timely ( almost instantaneous) replies to questions. He will make the entire sales process as easy, efficient and as stress-free as possible. Give Rick a try and you won’t be disappointed. — Jeff - Bluffton Real Estate, SC

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®

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LD SO 18 Millwright Drive - $1,395,000

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

28 Millwright Drive - $849,000

True Southern Charm Call Muffy - 843.290.6424

Direct Marsh Front Call Joe – 843.384.6183

Intercoastal Waterfront Call Muffy – 843.290.6424

SOLD Call Terry – 843.683.9996

11 Sailwing Club Drive - $249,000

27 Sparwheel Lane - $135,000

43 Millwright Drive - $495,500

19 Indian Hill - $299,000

Building Site – Direct Harbour Front Call Anuska – 843.384.6823

Patio Lot – Great Location Call Terry – 843.683.9996

Rare Single Level Home Call Muffy – 843.290.6424

Serene Water Views Call Muffy – 843.290.6424

18 Indian Hill - $357,000

13 Harbour Cove - $475,000 70 ft. slip attached Call Terry – 843.683.9996

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45 Millwright Dr. - $755,000

Quiet Water Views Call Joe – 843.384.6183

47 Sparwheel Lane - $749,000

3 Leeward Passage - $550,000

SOLD Call Terry – 843.683.9996

Townhome with Elevator Call Muffy - 843.290.6424

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 SOLD Call Muffy - 843.290.6424

or visit

RichardsonGrp.com

90 Crosstree Drive - $259,000 Beautiful Long Views Call Joe – 843.384.6183

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

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LOWCOUNTRY

SNAKES IDENTIFYING THE AREA’S MOST COMMON VENOMOUS AND NONVENOMOUS SPECIES

BY TONY MILLS I picked up the magnificent snake by the tail, admiring its bold pattern and shiny skin. The serpent had a glossy black hue, yellow bands and a dusting of minute chartreuse speckles.

I held it lightly in my hands, the reptile contorted its body and writhed from side to side. I did not realize what was happening until it regurgitated a partially digested, three-footlong rattlesnake onto the grass. Captured snakes will often empty the contents of their stomach, presumably to aid in escape from predators. I realize to some this would have been a grisly scene, but I was positively delighted. I had often read that harmless king snakes kill and ingest other snakes — including venomous pit vipers — but this was proof, right in front of my young eyes. It doesn’t get much better than this for a kid who wants to grow up to be a professional naturalist. Most people are not nearly as fond of snakes as I am, but reptiles can be found in almost every habitat in the Lowcountry. We are fortunate to have the snakes that share our woods, wetlands and yards. Most of the snakes that people encounter are nonvenomous species and are completely

harmless to people and pets. All snakes are valuable members of the food chain, serving as both predators and prey and can be indicators of a healthy environment. Even if you are uncomfortable having snakes around, snake-proofi ng your yard is unrealistic and probably impossible. There are a variety of companies that manufacture snake repellents, but these products are not very effective. To avoid a bite from a venomous snake, be cautious when working in your yard. Keep pathways around your house clear of debris so you can see camoufl aged snakes, and wear shoes when walking outside, especially at night. Venomous snakebites are actually relatively uncommon and typically occur when people encounter a snake and try to catch or kill it. In the unlikely event that a venomous snake bites you, call 911 or have someone drive you to the hospital. There is no reason to capture or kill the snake, but it is important to know if the snake is a coral snake or one of the fi ve pit viper species.

If bitten, do not attempt ﬁ rst aid like tourniquets, incisions or sucking the venom out of the wound, as these actions may make the situation worse. If your dog is bitten by a venomous snake, call your vet immediately. Many dogs survive snakebites with proper treatment. Most of the Lowcountry’s snake species are nonvenomous and completely harmless to people and pets. There are 38 species native to South Carolina (32 nonvenomous and six venomous), and most are found in the Lowcountry. Here are a few common NONVENOMOUS species that occur in our area:

CORN SNAKE The corn snake may get its name from the maize corn patterns that adorn its bellies, or perhaps the name stems from the snake’s habit of visiting cornﬁ elds or grain stores in search of mice. No matter what the origin of the name is, the corn snake’s dazzling color and intricate patterns make it popular in the pet trade. In fact, corn snakes from

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ENVIRONMENT snakes are nonvenomous constrictors that feed on snakes, rodents, birds, lizards and even turtle eggs. The king snake’s real claim to fame is its ability to kill and eat other snakes, including pit vipers like rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths. Because of their natural immunity to snake venom, a snakebite has little effect on them.

GREEN SNAKE

PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT

Tony Mills is the education director of the LowCountry Institute on Spring Island. He writes and hosts “Coastal Kingdom,” a naturebased television program about Lowcountry wildlife. He also co-wrote the book “Lizards and Crocodilians of the Southeast.” Although he spends much of his time teaching and writing, he continues his extensive field study of animals. Past research trips have taken him on excursions into the jungles of Mexico and Costa Rica to conduct studies on snakes and lizards and into the Everglades of southern Florida to collect introduced pythons and endangered crocodiles.

Because green snakes are supremely camouflaged, they are rarely seen in the dense foliage and vine thickets where they live. Green snakes are excellent examples of form following function. Their bodies are long, slender and beautifully designed for a life in trees or bushes. They eat a variety of insects and spiders, which they capture and swallow alive.

the Lowcountry are arguably among the most beautiful snakes in the world.

RAT SNAKE The rat snake is one of the longest snakes in Southeast, with some exceeding 7 feet in length. Although they get big, these snakes do not pose a threat to people. They vary in color and pattern throughout the state. Adults found in inland regions may be dark gray or black, with only traces of a lighter pattern, or yellowish and heavily striped here in the Lowcountry. Rat snakes are powerful constrictors, suffocating rats, birds, squirrels and even young rabbits and swallowing them whole. Since they are adept climbers, they often venture up the sides of barns and houses and into the tree canopy.

KING SNAKE King snakes are arguably among the most handsome of all snake species. All king

SCARLET KING SNAKE Although these snakes are fairly common in our area, they seem to always be hidden from view. They spend their days in rotten trees or underground, moving over land at night. They are usually found in pine habitats, but will occupy other areas including yards and vacant lots. Occasionally, they are unearthed by people working in their yards, and they’ve even been found in the swimming pools of local neighborhoods. Scarlet kings resemble the venomous coral snakes and may receive protection as mimic species. Here are all six VENOMOUS snake species that live in the Lowcountry:

COPPERHEAD Copperheads are by far the most common venomous species found in the Lowcountry. Like other pit vipers, they are equipped with venom glands and fangs. They feed on a variety of small mammals, birds, lizards and insects. Copperheads have exquisite camouflage and are almost invisible when resting on the forest floor among fallen leaves. March 2016 145

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CANEBRAKE RATTLESNAKE Although they are spectacular snakes, canebrakes should be respected and viewed from a safe distance. The bite from a rattlesnake can be extremely serious needing prompt medical attention. The good news is that these snakes will not attack or chase a person. In fact, many canebrakes will not even rattle or strike when first encountered, choosing instead to crawl away from danger. If threatened, many individuals will coil, rattle and strike to defend themselves.

DIAMONDBACK RATTLESNAKE Diamondback rattlesnakes have an undeserved reputation as cold-blooded killers. They are, in reality, important members of our local ecosystem, just like other animals. They feed on rodents like rats and rabbits and serve as natural pest controllers. Their venom is designed to catch food, but when used for defense against people, it can be very dangerous. Most herpetologists think that diamondback populations have declined drastically and conservation measures may be necessary to protect them.

CORAL SNAKE The coral snake is the only elapid (cobra relative) found in the Lowcountry. Coral snakes spend much of their lives underground, occasionally surfacing to capture small snakes and lizards. They are relatively small snakes rarely reaching 3 feet long. Coral snakes have small heads and short fangs and have difficulty biting through shoes or boots — but they should never be handled because bites are extremely dangerous.

COTTONMOUTH (WATER MOCCASIN) Cottonmouths are extremely common in the freshwater wetlands of the Lowcountry. These snakes are highly variable in coloration, but they are usually plain brown or olive with darker blotches or bands. Cottonmouths average about 3 feet long and are very stout-bodied. They can be distinguished from harmless water snakes by the shape of their heads. Cottonmouths have a large wedgeshaped head and elliptical-shaped (cat-like) pupil in the eye.

PIGMY RATTLESNAKE When coiled on the forest floor, pigmy rattlesnakes aren’t much bigger than a pinecone. These snakes have a small delicate rattle that is not much wider than the tip of the tail. When they vibrate this rattle, it sounds very much like an insect buzzing. Although they are small, “pigmys” are pretty feisty and will often strike if molested. Fortunately, these snakes have small venom glands and don’t inject much of their potent venom when they bite. There are no records of any person dying from the bite of a pigmy rattlesnake. M 146 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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HHSO 2015-16 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

WORLD-CLASS

PIANO

COMPETITION March brings 21st annual Hilton Head International Piano Competition.

hroughout the week, you will have the opportunity to enjoy exciting performances by talented pianists from around the world. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra is pleased to support the competition by providing the opportunity for the three finalists to perform in the final round with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of maestro John Morris Russell. Many visitors to Hilton Head plan their vacations to coincide with the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, drawn by the exciting rounds of competition. This year, all of the 20 competitors have agreed to serve as ambassadors to our local schools by performing a short program and responding to the eager questions of the students. A grant from Gulfstream supports the program. We are pleased to once again offer the first two rounds at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Monday through Thursday, March 7-10. This venue offers the comfort of theater seating and ample parking in one of the island’s best known venues. During these four days of competition, take a look at the Hilton Head Art League’s gallery to see the painted pianos and other music inspired artwork. What a great partnership of visual and musical arts! On Saturday, March 12, the competition moves to First Presbyterian Church for the semifinal round with six semifinalists each performing for 50 minutes. At the conclusion of the semifinal round, the jury will select three finalists to perform with the orchestra at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14, at First Presbyterian Church. We extend our gratitude to the competition’s many volunteers who are all integral to the success of the competition and to the many individual and business supporters. We are fortunate to host an event that offers so much to these talented musicians, as well as offering a world-class cultural event to residents and visitors.

See you at the Symphony!

Mary M. Briggs President & CEO

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Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13. Founded in 1983 by local business icon Tom Reilley and a few friends and family, the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade has grown to become one of Hilton Head Island’s most beloved and popular annual events. Upwards of 25,000 spectators line Pope Avenue to enjoy floats and marching groups representing local businesses and charities, high school and university marching bands, the U.S. Marine Corps Band from Parris Island, and pipe and drum bands. hiltonheadireland.org.

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Celebrate Red Cross Month by giving blood in March: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, March 3, American Red Cross Palmetto Chapter, 59 Sheridan Park Circle, Bluffton; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, 114 Sun City Lane, Sun City Hilton Head; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, March 10, Town Hall, 1 Town Center Court, Hilton Head Island

MARCH 1

The Elucidative Book Club: “Will in the World: How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare”: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, Bluffton Library. Free. For more information, contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-255-6512 or areasoner@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

MARCH 2

“All About the Estuary” with Live Critters: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, Coastal Discovery Museum. Learn answers to the common questions about salt marshes found in the Lowcountry with host Bob Bender. Cost is $7 per person and advance reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MARCH 2-16

“Valleys of Lent”: 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 2-16, First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island. Ecumenical Lenten worship services, guest ministers.

Dinners will be held at 5:30 p.m. before the services. Dinner reservations can be made by calling the church office at 843-681-3696 by the Tuesday prior; cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child. For more information, visit www.fpchhi.org.

being the best amateur photographer you can be. Free. Contact Priscilla Pomazal at 843-255-6524 or priscillap@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary. org for more information.

MARCH 2-30

Lowcountry Flutes: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, Hilton Head Library. This ensemble of flutists will enchant the audience with a variety of musical styles: classical, jazz, familiar songs and fun novelty pieces. Come for a casual concert certain to entertain. Free. For more information, contact Lauren Read at 843255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

Hilton Head Health Presents Experts in MindBody Medicine: Wednesdays and Fridays in March. March 2-30, Dr. Toni Nixon will present “Stress Management: Intro to Meditation, with Practice.” March 20-29, Johanna Smith-Ellis will present “Blames & Excuses: Turning ‘I Can’t’ and ‘I Won’t’ into ‘I Can’ and ‘I Will.’ “ For more information, visit www. hhhealth.com or call 866-648-4280.

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Birding at Pinckney Island: 7:30-9:30 a.m. every other Wednesday, March 2 through May 25, Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. The Coastal Discovery Museum has announced a spring bird watching program at Pinckney Island led by experienced bird watchers from the museum. The program is $12 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MARCH 3

Photography Workshop: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, Hilton Head Library. Local master photographer Victor Pizzolato will provide tips and techniques for

The Town of Bluffton’s Citizens Engagement Workshop: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, Bluffton Town Hall Auditorium, 20 Bridge St. During this free workshop, participants will receive an overview of town government, operations and initiatives. To register, contact Debbie Szpanka at dszpanka@ townofbluffton.com or 843-706-4534.

MARCH 3-4

Paint with Vickie: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, SOBA Center for Creative Arts, 8 Church St., Bluffton. Vickie Jourdan will help you tap into your creative talent and have fun painting with acrylics. Cost is $100 for members; $115 for non-members. For more information and additional classes, visit www.sobagallery.com.

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Eric Horan: ”Beholding Nature” Book Signing & Event: 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 4, Outside Hilton Head, The Plaza at Shelter Cove. Award winning local photographer and naturalist Eric Horan will present his new book, “Beholding Nature,” including book signing, slideshow presentation and meet and greet. For more information, contact Outside Hilton Head at 843-686-6996.

MARCH 5

“Let’s Talk” Senior Symposium: 9:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort. A team of professionals will address topics designed to help students motivate their minds, respect their bodies, and build their futures at this seminar for high school juniors and seniors. Registration fee is $5. RSVP to volunteers Amy Metzger at 843-384-2859 or Dr. Debi Lynes at 843-301-6147 by March 1. Big 10 Golf Outing: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5. Bear Creek Golf Club, Hilton Head Island. The inaugural Big 10 Alumni Golf Outing will be a four-person scramble with a shotgun start, awards, prizes and lunch. The cost is $50 per person for golf participants and will include refreshments, golf, golf cart, range balls, lunch and prizes. Nongolfers are invited for lunch at a cost of

$10 per person. Contact Jim Waechter at jrwaechter@mac.com or 314-941-6814. “Back to Nature: Intro to Growing Veggies”: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Johnson’s Urban Farm, 287 Wild Horse Road, Hilton Head Island. Learn the fundamentals of starting a vegetable garden. Cost for the workshop is $20. For more information visit www. johnsonsurbanfarm.com or call 877486-2522. Jazz Improvisation with Leonard Watson and Friends: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, Bluffton Library. Jazz musicians will perform popular jazz music from the 1930s through the 1960s, explaining and demonstrating how improvised solos are created. Free. 843-255-6512.

MARCH 7-13

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival: Schedule of Events: Monday March 7, 2016 at 6:15pm – Wine & Cinema; Tuesday March 8, 2016 at 2pm- “ZING” Food and Wine together; Wednesday March 9, 2016 at 2pm – Wine maker for a day; Thursday March 10, 2016 at 1-4pm – Sip and Stroll; Friday March 11, 2016 at 11am – Banfi Brunello tasting/seminar; Friday March 11, 2016 at 5:30pm – Grand tasting; Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12pm – Public tasting; hiltonheadwineandfood. com

MARCH 26

Salty Dog Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 26, The Salty Dog Café. Hunt eggs and meet Jake the Salty Dog and the Easter Bunny. Prizes and candy, face painting and children’s entertainment. For more information, visit www. saltydog.com or call 843-671-CAFÉ. March 2016 149

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HH Prep presents ‘The Little Mermaid’

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ilton Head Preparatory School brings one of the most beloved Disney musicals to the stage with an enchanting production of “The Little Mermaid.” Presented at the Hilton Head Preparatory School Main Street Theatre, director Peggy Trecker White is excited to showcase her talented cast at performances March 16-20. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton; make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula; and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Based on the Academy Award-winning 1989 Disney film and one of

Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories, “The Little Mermaid” is a beautiful love story for the ages. Hilton Head Prep’s production of “The Little Mermaid” will star Shannon Hagerty as Ariel, Ava Nixon as Ursula, Avery Campbell as Prince Eric, Keegan Crotty as Triton, Justin Stone as Sebastian, Kate Herman as Scuttle, Calvin Middleton as Flounder, Jackson Puckey as Grimsby, Jack Dextraze as Flotsam, Zach June as Jetsam, Jackson Richard as Chef Louis, and Caylin Campis, Kacy Jones, Rachel Stratton, Eve Farah, Hayden Garniewicz and Sophie Rudloff as the Mersisters. The rest of the ensemble is made up of more than 40 Prep students. The show is sure to delight audiences of all ages. The intimate atmosphere of the Main

Street Theatre will bring this magical world to life. The creative team for “The Little Mermaid” includes director White, choreographer Patti Maurer, musical direction by Evelyn McNair, scenic design by Colleen Murray, costumes by Pat Wilcox, lighting by Brian Riley, sound design by Nick Turturro and Frank Milbourn, assistant director and production stage manager Kathryn Rosenberg, and assistant stage manager and assistant choreographer Ali Wojcikiewicz. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, March 16-20, with matinees at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $12 for students, $25 for adults and $15 for seniors. www.hhprep.org or call 843-715-8510. M

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Learn to Throw a Cast Net: 3 p.m. every other Tuesday March 8-May 31, Coastal Discovery Museum. Learn to throw a cast net at this program presented by Scott Moody, a local angler. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MARCH 9

Planktonic Life in the Lowcountry Salt Marsh: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, Coastal Discovery Museum. There is an incredible microscopic world in every drop of water. Zooplankton and phytoplankton thrive in our coastal waters. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Liberal Men of the Lowcountry: noon, Wednesday, March 9, Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive. Speaker will be Alyssa Miller, Planned Parenthood of South Carolina, regarding services and current issues. Tickets are $20 and include lunch. Contact Richard Hammes at 847-921-8188. Retina Specialist to Speak at Tidepointe: 4 p.m. Wednesday, March

9, TidePointe, 700 TidePointe Way on Hilton Head. Dr. Peter Liggett will conduct an educational seminar on macular degeneration. To register for the seminar, visit www.hhmr.org/tidepointe. For more information, call 843422-9987 or visit www.hhmr.org.

Redfish Building, 8 Archer Road, Hilton Head. Painter and visual artist Cheryl Goldsleger presents her recent drawings. 843-686-6550 or judith@ jcostellogallery.com.

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Saturday Matinee: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, Hilton Head Library. Enjoy the town’s free big screen with refreshments. 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov. net.

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Salty Dog Kid’s Shamrock Hunt: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, Salty Dog Café. Bring the kids out for the Salty Dog’s annual Shamrock Hunt. Find four-leaf clovers redeemable for free Salty Dog T-shirts, prizes and treats. Enjoy Jake the Salty Dog and children’s entertainment. For more information, visit www.saltydog.com or call 843-671-CAFÉ.

Savvy Social Security for Boomers: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, Hilton Head Library. Free. 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net. “10 Early Women Writers to Read After You’ve Read Jane Austen”: 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, Bluffton Library. For Women’s History Month, a look at 10 early women writers who wrote in the time of Jane Austen — women who were very popular with their reading public and who now are too long forgotten. 843-255-6512 or areasoner@ bcgov.net.

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“Explorations” by Cheryl Goldsleger: March 11-April 22 at J Costello Gallery,

MARCH 12

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting: Noon, Saturday, March 12, Harbour Town. There will be 250-plus wines from all over the world for the Public Tasting.

In addition, see chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live entertainment and watch the fun and excitement of the waiter’s race. hiltonheadwineandfood.com 21st annual BNC Bank Hilton Head Shamrock Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 12, starting at New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza. The fun and colorful 5K run and walk will start in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza and finish at Coligny Plaza. www. bearfootsports.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520. Island School Council for the Arts Rising Stars Talent Show: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Elizabeth Wallace Theater. The Island School Council for the Arts’ Rising Stars youth performing arts talent competition brings to the stage the brightest young performers in southern Beaufort County. 843-8422787 or online at www.artshhi.com.

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Museum: 10 a.m.-noon, every other Saturday, March 12-May 21. Departing from Hudson’s Dock on Squire Pope Road. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MARCH 13

Helping Parents Heal: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 13, Seaquins Ballroom, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton. Monthly meetings of this nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting parents who have lost children, giving them support and resources to aid in the healing process. For more information, contact Irene Vouvalides at Ivouvalides@aol.com.

MARCH 15

Budweiser Clydesdale Parade: 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, Calhoun St., Bluffton. The world- famous Budweiser Clydesdales are returning to Old Town Bluffton for the Clydesdale Parade and the sixth anniversary of the Old Town Dispensary.

MARCH 15-31

May River Expedition by Coastal Discovery Museum: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 15-31, Coastal Discovery Museum. This twohour exploration of Bluffton’s May River aboard research vessel Spartina will be led by marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn. 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MARCH 16

Colonial Nesting Birds of South Carolina-Seabirds and Wading Birds: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, Coastal Discovery Museum. Tom Murphy, a retired biologist with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, will share his knowledge of the natural history of local seabird species and explain management concerns of these birds. 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Cloud Storage: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, Hilton Head Library. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of storing your computer files in the cloud with services such as Dropbox and Google Drive. Registration is required. 843-255-6531 or lread@bcgov.net. The Bluffton Book Club: “Being Mortal”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, Bluffton Library. Of physicians, surgeons must be the most aware of how the limits of a mortal body restrict what they can do. 843-255-6512 or areasoner@

bcgov.net.

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“Lowcountry Critters with Joe Maffo at the Museum”: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 16, 19, 23, 26 and 29 and April 2, 6 and 9, Coastal Discovery Museum. Joe Maffo with Critter Management will bring along some of his “friends” to share with everyone. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger; children younger than 5 get in free. Reservations are not required.

MARCH 17

“The Secrets in Their Sauce: What They Did … and How They Did It”: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, Don Ryan Center for Innovation, 400 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton. The Don Ryan Center for Innovation will be providing women entrepreneurs, new business owners and women interested in starting a business with an opportunity to learn the “secrets of success” from some of the area’s top female business professionals. The event is open to the public with a registration fee of $10. To register, visit www.ryan-innovationcenter.com. Coloring Fun for Adults: 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, Bluffton Library. Combine your love of color, art, reducing stress and having fun using coloring books for adults. Colored pencils, snacks and drinks will be provided. No RSVP required. Free. For more information, contact Armistead Reasoner at 843-2556512 or areasoner@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

MARCH 18

The Wingfest Laser Light Show: 5-9 p.m. Friday, March 18, Shelter Cove Community Park. Celebrate Wingfest and your favorite team and favorite tailgate foods. Enjoy an evening of music, kid-friendly events and restaurant rivalry, with a laser light show to conclude the night. www.islandreccenter.org or call 843-681-7273.

MARCH 18-20

Lowcountry Home and Garden Show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 18-19, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20, Buckwalter Recreation Complex, 905 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton. Featuring more than 80 exhibiting home and garden experts, creative do-it-yourself workshops, cook-

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JEWELS AND JEANS event honors local dream maker

veryone knows that tax dollars are stretched thin and budget shortfalls are an unfortunate reality. However, you may not know that Beaufort County is packed with innovative teachers who dream bigger than budgets and aspire to reach above financial constraints. What happens, then? When the money doesn’t match the dream? Enter the Foundation for Educational Excellence. Established in 2007 to support Beaufort County public schools, the foundation supports student enrichment activities and projects through innovative teaching grants, school resource grants and student enrichment grants. Twice a year, teachers throughout Beaufort County are invited to submit a grant application to the foundation. Since 2009, the foundation has awarded more than $90,000 in grants to teachers and students, money that has helped with the purchasing of supplies, building a robot and establishing an ecohabitat for native species. Each spring, these grant winners are invited to share their stories at the foundation’s annual Jewels and Jeans event. At the event, the foundation also honors a community member who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, passion and skills that influence and inspire local students with the presentation of the Peggy May Inspiration Award. Previous recipients include 2013 “American Idol” winner Candice Glover and “Food Network Star” contestant Orchid Paulmeier. This year’s recipient is Dr. Narendra Sharma, who will be recognized for his work in devel-

oping Neighborhood Outreach Connection. Originally from Fiji, Sharma holds a doctorate in economic development from Virginia Tech and worked for more than 30 years at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Like many before him, Sharma moved to Hilton Head Island to retire after a prolific career. However, he soon discovered this wasn’t the end of his life’s most important work; it was just the beginning. Despite misconceptions that the Lowcountry is home to mostly wealthy retirees, he soon discovered that poverty existed in his own backyard. This discovery marked a turning point in Sharma’s life. In 2008, Sharma founded Neighborhood Outreach Connection to help the poor and vulnerable in Beaufort County through educational programs, health services and workforce development. Currently, there are active outreach sites on Hilton Head and in Bluffton and Beaufort serving more than 600 children and their families. Neighborhood Outreach Connection engages parents along with at-risk students and establishes a physical presence in the community, bringing technology and teachers into the neighborhoods and working with the educational resources already in place. This year’s Jewels and Jeans will be held from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive. Proceeds will help fund the grants the foundation awards to area teachers and students. For more information, visit www. FoundationEdExcellence.com or call 843-415-2331. M

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ing demonstrations from chefs and much more. For more information, call 843-681-9240 or visit www.lowcountryhomeandgardenshow.com.

MARCH 19

2016 Hilton Head Wingfest presented by Hargray: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, Shelter Cove Community Park. Local restaurants will cook their best wings to compete for the 2016 Best Wings of Hilton Head. Activities include a kid’s zone, rock climbing wall, bungee jump, live music and more. Bands include The Storks, Deas Guyz and Ellen Drive. Admission is $6, and children 10 and younger get in free. www.islandreccenter.org or call 843-681-7273. First Presbyterian Church Hilton Head Island Easter Extravaganza: 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 19, First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Come out for a children’s Easter Extravaganza Easter egg painting party, egg hunt and children’s dance party with Beth Green, the Music Lady. Cost is $10 per child. For more information, call 843-681-3696 or visit www.fpchhi. org. Celebrate Indigo Spa’s First Birthday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, Indigo Spa, 14 Valencia Road, Shipyard Plantation, Hilton Head. Indigo Spa at Hilton Head Health is opening its doors to celebrate a successful ﬁ rst year with free mini spa services, giveaways and food. To RSVP and for more information, visit www.indigospa.com/celebrate or call 843-785-9900.

MARCH 20

Donavon Frankenreiter Performance: Sunday, March 20, Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. Singer/songwriter and professional surfer Donavon Frankenreiter will be playing Rooftop Bar at Poseidon, performing from his catalog and latest album, “The Heart.” For more information, call 843-341-3838.

MARCH 20-21

Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Gilbert and Sullivan Night: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20 and 8 p.m. Monday, March 21, First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. It’s Gilbert

and Sullivan night with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus, the Charleston Southern Lyric Theatre Ensemble and the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. The symphony orchestra will perform favorite songs and choruses from “The Mikado,” “H.M.S. Pinafore,” “The Pirates of Penzance,” and “The Gondoliers” including a semi-staged performance of “Trial by Jury.” It’s a concert of fun and frivolity. For tickets, visit www.hhso.org or call 843-842-2055.

MARCH 20-27

Holy Week at First Presbyterian Church of Hilton Head Island: Sunday, March 20-Sunday, March 27. First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway. Visit www.fpchhi.org for more information or call 843-681-3696.

MARCH 22

Hospital Auxiliary’s 41st annual Dr. Alligator Golf Tournament: Tuesday, March 22, The Golf Club at Indigo Run. Proceeds from this event support women’s health awareness, breast cancer programs and other programs offered by the Hospital Auxiliary. Open to all golfers. Entry deadline is March 15; $125 fee includes golf, prizes, lunch and awards reception with appetizers and beverages. Entry forms are available at most island courses or from Dee Judge at 843-682-2255 or kdjudge@ hargray.com. “Battle of Purrysburg: Film and Final Archaeological Report”: 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, Bluffton Library. LAMAR Institute archaeologists Rita Elliott and Dan Elliott will screen a short documentary about the archaeological dig done at this Revolutionary War battleﬁ eld and offer their ﬁ nal report. Free, ages 12-adult. Contact Grace Cordial at 843-255-6446 or gracec@bcgov.net, or visit beaufortcountylibrary.org.

MARCH 23

“Oysters — Not just a seafood delicacy”: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, Coastal Discovery Museum. Nancy Hadley of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and manager of community-based habitat restoration program South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement, will present an overview of oyster reefs — their importance, status and restoration. Come learn why you should care about oyster reefs and

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Hilton Head Christian presents

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ilton Head Christian Academy is bringing a famed Broadway classic to Hilton Head Island in March. Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical 1950s New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to ﬁ nd the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while authorities breathe down his neck. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years with no trip down the aisle in sight. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straightlaced missionary Sarah Brown. “Guys and Dolls” takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Frank Loesser’s brassy, immortal score makes “Guys and Dolls” a crowdpleaser. Featuring great musical theater classics like “Luck Be a Lady,” “A Bushel and a Peck” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” “Guys and Dolls” weaves a tale of old-time gangsters, hot-box girls, gambling and romance. SERG Restaurant Group has

partnered with Hilton Head Christian Academy, and the local favorites Wise Guys and Frankie Bones will be rolling out a “Get Lucky” Dinner & Show pairing to treat diners to a special night on the town. The dinner will include a soft beverage, soup or salad, and an entree. Wine and dessert will be offered a la carte. More information on purchasing the show package, as well as the speciﬁ c menu, will be posted online soon. Follow Wise Guys and Frankie Bones on Facebook for up-to-theminute information. Join Nathan, Adelaide, Sky and Sarah in one of America’s best-loved musicals. The show takes the stage at 7 p.m. March 17-19 and 2 p.m. March 19 at the Seahawk Cultural Center. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Tickets are available now at hhcadrama. eventbrite.com. Michelle McElroy is directing, with James Berry as musical director and Patti Maurer as choreographer. The main cast includes Henry Clark as Sky Masterson, Joey Lankowski as Nathan Detroit, Jacey Robinson as Sarah Brown, Olivia Williams as Miss Adelaide, Cameron Qualls as Nicely Nicely Johnson, and Matthew Dennis as Benny Southstreet. For more information, email mmcelroy@hhca.org. M March 2016 155

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ROUND I Monday, March 7 & Tuesday, March 8 2-4:35 p.m. & 7-9:35 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina ROUND II Wednesday, March 9 & Thursday, March 10 2-5 p.m. & 7-10 p.m. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina ROUND III (Semifinals Saturday, March 12 2-5 p.m. & 7-10 p.m. First Presbyterian Church MASTER CLASSES & LECTURE/RECITAL Monday, March 14 Classes will be held from 9-11:25 a.m. and 1:45-4:10 p.m.; the lecture and recital will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. All Saints Episcopal Church ROUND IV (Finals and Awards Ceremony) Monday, March 14 Doors open at 6 p.m., performances begin at 7 p.m. Three finalists perform with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, with a reception hosted by The League of the HHSO following the concert. First Presbyterian Church

International Piano Competition bringing top musicians to HHI

he Hilton Head International Piano Competition, one of the leading international piano competitions held in the United States, will present its 21st annual competition on Hilton Head, March 7-14. Only a few locations in the United States host piano competitions at this level of excellence and international renown. Because of the quality of this event, the HHIPC attracts national and international visitors, artists and judges. This year, 20 competitors ages 18 to 30 were selected from a record number of 180 applicants from 36 countries. Competitors hail from Australia, Canada, China,

the Republic of Georgia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Ukraine and the United States. The Competition Jury is being led this year by Douglas Humpherys, chairman of the Piano Department of the Eastman School of Music and artistic director of the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. The remainder of the jury is made up of six other internationally renowned judges from top conservatories from the United States, Russia, Germany, Korea and China. The greater Hilton Head community has always embraced this event. For 20 years, members of the Hilton Head community have volunteered to be host families

to competitors and provide them a comfortable home, a practice piano, home-cooked meals, sightseeing tours, and transportation to all the numerous events the competitors participate in, and are thrilled to do it. Many of the host families have followed the lives of their competitors and keep in touch, not to mention visit, with them for years afterwards. The pianists will perform two preliminary rounds at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on March 7-10 and a semi-final round at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 12. The finals will be at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14 at First Presbyterian Church. M

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ETITION ... MARCH 24: LAGOS SPECIAL EVEN how you can help conserve and restore these precious resources. Cost is $7 per participant; reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223. Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Monthly Meeting: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island. Guest speaker will be John Wollwerth, an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications. Visit www. cchhi.net for more information.

MARCH 24

LAGOS Special Event: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. Introducing Caviar Color collections with iconic semi-precious stones and premiering White Caviar. Three-day trunk show runs March 24-27. For more information, call 843-671-7070 or visit www.forsythejewelers.biz. Carolina Swing: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 24, Zeppelins Bar and Grill in Station 300, 25 Innovation Drive, Bluffton. Carolina Swing, featuring vocals by Candice Skingley, plays jazz, big band, and popular hits for dining and dancing. Reservations are recommended; call 843- 825-2695, ext. 5. For more information, call 843-7077814.

MARCH 24-MAY 19

Music & Taste on the Harbour: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, March 24-May 19, Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Now in its eighth season, this free event, open to the public, mixes live local music with gourmet food and sunset water views. For music schedules and more information, visit www.palmettodunes. com/shelter-cove/events-hilton-head or call 843-785-6424.

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2016 Easter Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m.1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, Hilton Head Island Shelter Cove Community Park. The Island Recreation Association and Coastal Pediatric Dentistry present the Easter Eggstravaganza. The festival provides a safe environment for families to start their Easter celebrations. Entry fee of $10 per child for ages 2-12 includes an Easter egg hunt — which begins at 11 a.m. and is broken into age groups

— carnival games, moon bounces, music and more. Concessions will be sold separately. For more information, call Island Rec at 843-681-7273 or visit www.islandreccenter.org/events. Sandalwood Run for Hunger: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 26, Mitchelville Freedom Park (Fish Haul Park). Come and join in this wonderful opportunity to participate in a fun event that supports a special cause in Hilton Head over the Easter weekend holiday. 843645-0935 or visit www.sandalwoodrunforhunger.com.

MARCH 27

“Arts Alive” Spring Art Show — Call for Visual Arts Entries: Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. Art gallery opening: Sunday, March 27, LowCountry Community Church, 801 Buckwalter Parkway. If you’re an artist who would like to exhibit your art in a unique gallery venue with lots of public exposure, please submit an application and come join us. Art application deadline is Sunday, March 13. Deadline for art to be delivered to church office: Sunday, March 20. No entry fee. For more information, call 843-836-1101 or visit www.lowcountrycc.org.

MARCH 30

Shore Bird Migration: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, Coastal Discovery Museum. Nicholas Wallover, the regional biologist for the ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, will present a program about the area’s shorebirds. Every spring, thousands of shorebirds utilize South Carolina’s beach and marsh habitats. Come learn about the important role the state plays in the life cycle of spring migrants and local nesting species, and what we can do to protect this incredible part of our state’s natural heritage. Cost is $7 per person; reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

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SEAFOOD FEST

nce again, the Lowcountry is gearing up for a fun-filled week of great food and live music at the ninth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, happening Monday, Feb. 29 through Saturday, March 5. In addition to the festival’s signature events, this year festivalgoers will enjoy several new experiences at a variety of locations on Hilton Head Island. At 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, seafood enthusiasts will gather at Honey Horn for All About the Estuary, an exhibit presented by Bob Bender. Attendees are invited to bring the kids along for an educational and interactive experience about our local waters. Tickets are $7 a person; for reservations, call 843-689-6767. Next on the new Seafood Fest agenda is Beefsteak Madness, to be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Sunset Landing at Skull Creek Boathouse. Enjoy all-you-can-eat delectable meats, scrumptious sides and an endless flow of wine and beer. Groove to live music presented by local favorite Cranford Hollow and prepare for seconds at this unforgettable evening. Tickets are $125 a person; call 843-6813663 for reservations. Rounding out the festival’s new offerings this year is the Oyster Roast + Pig Picking happening at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 4. Held at Honey Horn, the evening features local roasted oysters, whole hogs and chopped BBQ with all the fixings. Wash down the delicious meal with seasonal brews on tap from Savannah’s Service Brewing and spirits courtesy of Ménage à Trois and dance the night away

to tunes presented by bluegrass sensation Town Mountain. Tickets are $45 per person at the door and $35 per person in advance. Call 843-681-2772 for reservations. In 2015, the Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, hosted by the David M. Carmines Memorial Foundation, raised more than $80,000 for its charitable partners — the MD Anderson Cancer Research Center, the Island Recreation Scholarship Fund and the American Cancer Society – and this year, organizers are dedicated to giving back even more. “Every year, we’re overwhelmed by the community’s support,” says foundation leader Andrew Carmines. “Not only is the fest a great way to bring family and friends together to enjoy incredible local food, drinks, and live music, but 100 percent of our proceeds go directly to our nonprofit partners, a feat we’re extremely proud of.” Tickets are on sale now. Visit hiltonheadseafoodfestival.com for more information and go to facebook.com/hhiseafoodfest for festival fun. LOWCOUNTRY SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER DATE & TIME: Monday, February 29 – Saturday, March 5, 2016 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily LOCATION: Pick up at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks 1 Hudson Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 DETAILS: Two of the Lowcountry’s foremost watermen, Christopher and Matthew Shoemaker, a two hour excursion that includes instruction on shrimping, oystering, clamming, and crabbing. Christopher and Matthew will demonstrate the skills required to “put food on the table.” After the work is done, guests will enjoy the fruits of their labor at Hudson’s. Times might vary based

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on tide conditions. PRICE & CONTACT: $50 per person includes a complimentary soft beverage or draft beer at the restaurant. Limited availability. Call Christopher at (843) 304-2878 to reserve. ALL ABOUT THE ESTUARY DATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 2 3:00 PM LOCATION: Honey Horn Plantation 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 DETAILS: Presented by Bob Bender – Artist, naturalist and curator of the Lowcountry Estuarium – A Coastal Learning Center in the Town of Port Royal. Ever find yourself stumped by questions visiting friends and relatives have about local waters? This presentation and the take-home materials guarantee to make you a more knowledgeable host and tour guide. It will also give you a greater appreciation for the unique environment you call home and some of the fascinating neighbors who share it with you. Bob Bender has spent the past 24 years exploring and passing on his acquired knowledge of our unique Port Royal Sound Estuarine System and the creatures that inhabit it. He will bring live animals from the estuary to show to participants. PRICE & CONTACT: $7 per person, reservations requested. www.coastaldiscovery.org or (843) 689-6767 BEEFSTEAK MADNESS – RETURN OF THE MEATSWEATS DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 3, 2016 5:00 – 8:00 PM LOCATION: Sunset Landing at Skull Creek Boathouse 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 DETAILS: Grab all the meat you can get your greasy hands on - it’s a beefsteak! We’re talking heaping trays of delectable meat, sides and an endless flow of beer and wine. Forget your forks and knives, tie on your aprons, and belly up for a boisterous taste of beefsteak tradition while listening to Cranford Hollow. PRICE & CONTACT: $125 per person Call (843) 681-3663 for reservations.

SUNSET LOWCOUNTRY BOIL CRUISE ON THE TAMMY JANE DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 3, 5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Picks up at Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks DETAILS: Relax and enjoy a ride on the Tammy Jane as you watch the sunset with a generous supply of local craft beer, wine and a Lowcountry Boil dinner. PRICE & CONTACT: $50 per person Call (843) 384-7833 to reserve now! Only 25 seats available. OYSTER ROAST & PIG PICKING DATE & TIME: Friday, March 4, 2016 5:30 PM LOCATION: Honey Horn Plantation 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 DETAILS: Join us as the Island’s best chefs prepare local roasted oysters, whole hogs, chopped BBQ and all the trimmings at Honey Horn Plantation. Wash it all down with Savannah’s Service Brewing year-round and seasonal brews on tap and liquor from Menage et Trois. Live music. PRICE & CONTACT: $45 per person at the door $35 per person if purchased in advance at Hudson’s Call (843) 681-2772 HILTON HEAD ISLAND SEAFOOD FEST DATE & TIME: Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. LOCATION: Shelter Cove Community Park DETAILS: Held at Shelter Cove Community Park, the family friendly headlining event features area restaurants/chefs serving up seafood specialties and other tasty cuisine, a Kids Zone, a silent auction, famous crab races, arts and crafts booths and more. Participating restaurants include American Culinary Federation, Black Marlin, The Crazy Crab, Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Lucky Rooster Kitchen + Bar, The Old Oyster Factory, Poseidon Coastal Cuisine & Rooftop Bar, Red Fish, Skull Creek Boathouse, and more. Live music by Deas-Guyz and other local bands. PRICE & CONTACT: Admission is $6. Free for kids under 10. Food/beverages available for purchase (843) 681-7273 M

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SLEEPING BEAUTY returns to Arts Center stage

he Sleeping Beauty returns to the stage of the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina for two evening performances and one matinee the weekend of April 1. This spectacular ballet, based on the French fairy tale by Charles Perrault, features music by Tchaikovsky, stunning sets and costumes, and the talented dancers of the Hilton Head Dance Theatre performing alongside an exciting roster of guest artists. The story opens with the christening of Princess Aurora and the battle between the benevolent Lilac Fairy (Julia Bragg) and the wicked Carabosse (Lilly Zmarzly). The ballet features the famous “Rose Adagio” with Princess Aurora, portrayed by guest artist Anna Porter, dancing with her four suitors, and the “Vision” when she meets her true love, the Prince Florimund, portrayed by guest artist Journy Wilkes-Davis. The ballet concludes with many of Perrault’s characters arriving

to celebrate the wedding of the prince and princess. Jamal Edwards and Katie Maurer alternate with David Greenberg and Anastasia Bassett as the Bluebird and the Enchanted Princess, Maurice Johnson and Lilly Zmarzly as Puss in Boots and the White Cat, Kyla Smith and Hunter Solomon as Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Martha Preston Collins and Samuel Chester as Beauty and the Beast, and Trayna Adams and Philip Ingrassia as Cinderella and Prince Charming. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. April 1 and 2, and 2:30 p.m. April 3. Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children and students 15 and younger. Tickets may be purchased online at www.artshhi. com, by visiting the arts center box office at 14 Shelter Cove Lane, or by calling 843-842-2787. For more information, visit the Hilton Head Dance Theatre’s website at www.hiltonheaddance. com. M March 2016 159

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MARCH 19: WINE AUCTION GALA ... APRIL 1: HILTON HEAD CHOR

WINE AUCTION GALA celebrating 20 years of excellence

HHI CHORAL SOCIETY

presents ‘Notes from a Small Island’ BY EMILY CAMPBELL

lowers and plants are budding and blooming. The crisp mornings are fading away. The birds are chirping just a little louder these days. Yes, spring is in the air. It’s enough to put a song in your heart, right? Why not celebrate the beginning of this joyous season with the Hilton Head Choral Society as the group “travels” from our little island to a bigger one – Great Britain? Join the full chorus and orchestra as the Hilton Head Choral Society presents its annual Musical Masterworks concert “Notes from a Small Island” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at First Presbyterian Church, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island. In the midst of celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Hilton Head Choral Society will be performing music from throughout Great Britain. The audience will enjoy coronation pieces fit for kings and queens, Scottish and Welsh folk tunes and songs from the stage and the big screen. Are you ready for a musically diverse evening with pomp and pageantry that makes you feel like royalty? The chorus will sing ceremonial pieces, including Handel’s “Zadok the Priest.” This

anthem was written in the 18th century for the coronation of King George II and has been used in every coronation since. Audience members might also recognize “The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune,” written for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Honoring the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, the choral group will sing a musical set from the famed writer’s plays composed by 20th-century American composers. One of the highlights of this tribute will be the performance of “Double Trouble” that was featured in the film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” The choral society’s artistic director, Tim Reynolds, will be the tour guide as the audience journeys from England to Scotland and Wales, where the chorus will sing beloved folk songs including “All Through the Night” and “Loch Lomond.” “It is sure to be an unforgettable evening for all to enjoy,” Reynolds says. All seating is reserved, and ticket prices are $20, $25, $30 or $35. Tickets may be ordered online or purchased at the door the night of the concert, if available. For more details, call 843-3413818, visit hiltonheadchoralsociety. org. M

he Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will toast its 20th anniversary in style at the highly anticipated Wine Auction Gala, to be held Saturday, March 19. Always a highlight of the social season and Hilton Head Island’s premier fundraising event, this year’s gala celebrates the arts center’s 20th anniversary as a performance venue, gallery space and education and outreach partner in the Lowcountry. Led by Drs. Susan and William Burak Jr., the Wine Auction Gala will feature haute cuisine, fine wine and one of the most entertaining wine auctions this side of Napa. “We are thrilled to be chairing this spectacular arts center event,” Susan Burak said. “The Wine Auction Gala happens every other year, and this year is going to be beautiful and memorable thanks to the volunteers and staff who have worked so hard to make it a 20th anniversary extravaganza.” The seated dinner will be sponsored and catered by the South Carolina Yacht Club, and once again the event will take place on the arts center’s grounds in beautifully decorated tents with festive, platinumhued accents. The decorating committee is led by Brucie Holler and Leisa Cram, with assistance from the talented members of the Hilton Head Island Garden Club. Auction acquisition chairwoman Leslie Richardson promises a spectacular assortment of unique wines, fine art and fabulous vacations for the event’s live and silent auctions. Among items scheduled for the auction block are several

special 20th anniversary wine lots, a weeklong vacation in a Vail condo, two tickets to any 2016 Ohio State football game, private wine dinners, and a champagne cruise. Celebrity auctioneer Jason Brooks will wield the gavel, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the auction industry. Brooks is a highly soughtafter auctioneer, conducting an average of 350 auctions annually across the United States. He has appeared on the Discovery Channel’s “Auction Kings” for four seasons, and is the auctioneer for the Scottsdale Art Auction, last year bringing in nearly $15 million at the group’s one-day annual sale. Brooks will be accompanied by two members of his auction team, Guerry Wise and Sara McMichael. Oenophiles will be able to bid on exceptional and rare wine lots, including priceless Premiers Crus Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Margaux, along with stellar bottles of Petrus, Château Léoville Barton and Château Cheval Blanc. The evening’s festivities will begin at 5:30 pm Saturday, March 19. Anniversary Patron tickets are still available for $250, which include recognition in the gala program and premier seating. Gala Patrons tickets are $200 and include the cocktail reception, delicious wines, dinner and celebration. Make plans now to attend the Wine Auction Gala at the arts center and raise a glass for 20 years of arts excellence. To make a reservation, contact Julie Hahn at 843-686-3945, ext. 100. M

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MARCH 25: COLIGNY OUTDOOR MARKET ... MARCH 26: TIME STAND

Outdoor Market returns to Coligny

n Hilton Head Island, the month of March begs to be spent outdoors. Winter weather is receding, ushering in that sweet spot of warm weather before summer brings the hectic pace of tourist season. If you’re looking to get a little al fresco in your life, Coligny has just what you’re looking for. For its upcoming Outdoor Market, to be held from 2 to 7 p.m. March 25, Coligny Plaza is taking all of the fun and excitement it’s known for and giving it a dose of sunshine in an outdoor festival for the whole family. There will be bounce houses and arts and crafts for the kids, and even the dining options will be served up al fresco thanks to a fleet of mouth-watering food

trucks. As the sun goes down, Souls Harbor will heat up the festivities with their signature rock sound. “We’ve always said that Coligny is Hilton Head’s downtown, but that’s not just a slogan for us,” said Coligny owner JR Richardson. “Events like this really let us bring the community

together. They really let us own that role as Hilton Head’s downtown.” The event is the latest in a string of successful outdoor festivals offered up by Coligny, which include a Bluffton-themed Outdoor Market in February and the arrival of Santa Claus via helicopter this past December.

Downtown Curbside Kitchen, the mobile version of Bluffton’s Downtown Deli, has been a mainstay at these festivals, and co-owner Leah McCarthy says she has seen how much fun these Outdoor Market events are. “We love the energy at Coligny Plaza events,” McCarthy said. “It gives us a chance to interact and showcase our food truck with the locals. The music is great, and there is going to be something to do for the whole family.” There’s no better way to celebrate the return of warm weather than by getting out there and taking in some great food, live music and family fun. And there’s no better place to do it than Coligny. Visit www. facebook.com/colignyplaza for details. M

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MARCH 9-13: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL ... APRIL 22-24: HILTON HEA

HHIHS hosting ‘Bring

ring it On: The Musical” is coming to Hilton Head Island High School’s stage March 9-13. Bitingly relevant and sprinkled with sass, “Bring It On: The Musical,” inspired by the “Bring it On” film franchise, takes the audience on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. The show tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed during the thrill of extreme competition. The musical comedy made its Broadway debut in August 2012, earning Tony nominations for Best Musical and Best Choreography, and The New York Times called it, “Impossible to resist!” The modern and explosive

it On: The Musical’

musical comedy raises the stakes on over-the-top team rivalries. The cast is the largest that has been on Hilton Head High’s stage in years and features two principal casts that will rotate performances. “We were so worried about the castability of this show, and ended up having more than

120 auditions for a cast of just over 70 talented students that reach our entire student body, from athletes to theater students and everyone in between,” said theater teacher and production director Harry Culpepper Jr. The creative team includes music director Joshua Wall and choreographer Jamal Edwards,

with Jenny Zmarzly and a team of parents assembling the costumes. The production will open on Wednesday, March 9 and run through Sunday, March 13. Performances are 7 p.m. each evening, with a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13. Tickets can be purchased online at www. seahawktheatreguild.org or at the door. The Box Office will open one hour to curtain. Cash, credit cards and checks are accepted. Contact www.seahawktheatreguildhhi@gmail.com for information about tickets. For more information or questions, contact Culpepper at 843689-4997 or email harry.culpepper@beaufort.k12.sc.us. M

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND BOAT SHOW ... APRIL 25: AN EVENING WITH SLAMBULANCE ...

BOAT SHOW ANNOUNCES 2016 DATES

pring will be here before we know it, along with sunnier days and warmer waters —always cause for excitement around Hilton Head Island. The 12th annual Hilton Head Island Boat Show, to be held April 22-24, is one of the premier in-water boat shows in the Southeast, showcasing boats, outdoor equipment and services required to start enjoying life on the water. According to boat show organizers, one of the most unique things about the Hilton Head Island Boat Show is attendees’ ability to take a boat out on the water with a dealer for a test drive. New this year, the

show will feature a Boat & Yacht Brokerage section, with a wide variety of boats, from outboard motors to sailboats and yachts, with some outstanding deals on premier boating lines. The harbor of the South Carolina Yacht Club at Windmill Harbour will be transformed for the event, which will feature magnificent boat displays, recreational watercraft, Coast Guard and Sea Tow Demonstrations, boating and fishing seminars and demonstrations, boating safety seminars, the Artisan & Nautical Village, children’s activities and much more. The private club will be open to the public for dining, tours

of the clubhouse and facilities. The South Carolina Yacht Club Grill will also have a special Boat Show menu for attendees available from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Windmill Harbour Marina is one of only three private locked harbors on the East Coast, with boat slip rentals and storage available to the public. The boat show will be held from noon to 6 p.m. April 22; and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 23-24. Advance tickets are $12 per person; children 12 and younger get in free. At the gate,

tickets are $15 per person. Free parking is available in several locations throughout the Windmill Harbour neighborhood, with free shuttle service to the boat show entrance at the South Carolina Yacht Club. Entry to the show is not permitted by boat, and the show takes place rain or shine. Tickets and additional information on the Hilton Head Island Boat Show are available at www.hiltonheadislandboatshow. com. Those interested in volunteering at the boat show should register online. M

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HOP ABOARD for delicious FOOD • great MUSIC • spectacular YACHTS

2016

12th ANNUAL

Each year Hospice Care of the Lowcountry selects a person or persons to serve as Admiral for their largest annual fundraiser, the Yacht Hop of Hilton Head Island. These people exemplify those among us who continually give back to our community and embody grace and generosity.

Introducing the 2016 Yacht Hop Admirals… Lynn and Kevin King. “Kevin and I are humbled that Hospice Care of the Lowcountry has chosen us as the 2016 Yacht Hop Admirals. As a healthcare professional, I have seen first-hand the outstanding job they do delivering services, support, and compassion to patients and their families. We encourage everyone to join us on May 1 for an amazing evening on the docks while supporting such a wonderful nonprofit organization.” – Lynn King

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SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT

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.

ifty-four supporters and potential supporters of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders gathered at Picture This Gallery to discuss why Sanders is the best choice for women. Also in attendance was politician Dimitri Cherny, who is running against incumbent Mark Sanford for South Carolina’s First Congressional District.

The First Tee The Lowcountry hosted a golf clinic for The Girl Scouts of the Lowcountry. Thirty-eight girls participated in the two-hour clinic. Coaches Paul Caruso, Karen Ferree, Calay Swift and Gary Sell had the girls experience all the different areas of golf.

The Low Country Law Enforcement Offi cers Association held a raffl e concluding six months of fundraising. It was the group’s fi rst raffl e to raise funds for a variety of programs and needs. Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka pulled the winning tickets. Hilton Head Preparatory School senior Jackson Richard was named a fi nalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

Two of the four co-authors of the history book “Hampton Lake: It’s All About the Water” presented a check to Bob Newbert and Carolyn Coppola of Celebrate Bluffton, Inc. From left , Bryan Rhame, Fred Chitty, Newbert, Coppola and Mike Calvert. The Low Country Alliance for Healthy Youth of Bluffton High School joined forces with other teens and scientists across the United States as part of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schumacher of the Brookdale Senior Living Home on Hilton Head Island donated an antique Irish map to the Heritage Library. The map shows results of the 1918 General Election which established the Irish Republic.˜ The map was published by the Friends of Irish Freedom in New York.

The Women’s Association of Hilton Head Island˜–˜Backstage Tour Interest Group partnered with the˜Arts Center of Coastal Carolina˜for a Mary Poppins Tour event that provided over $1,000 that will be used to support˜the arts center’s cultural and educational programs. March 2016 167

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DINING

WHAT’S

COOKIN’

A HEAPING HELPING OF LOCAL RESTAURANT NEWS

Hamming It Up Ham is very affectionate — it loves to wrap itself around things like melon cubes, chicken and even pickles. There are few foods that would not benefit from being wrapped in a tasty slice of ham. Chocolate ice cream? Questionable, yes, but don’t knock it before you try it. Like fine wines, which are defined by their geography, specific regions produce some of the world’s tastiest hams: Westphalian from Germany, Serrano from Spain, prosciutto di Parma from Italy, bayonne from France, and Smithfield from Virginia. The various methods of making ham through salting, smoking or curing create a fullspectrum of flavors from mild to high concentrations of salt and other spices, including black pepper, juniper, laurel and even saffron. The classic glazed, baked ham gracing most holiday dinner tables wouldn’t be complete without pineapple slices dotted with maraschino cherries. One healthful difference is that nitriteand nitrate-free hams, organic pineapples and maraschino cherries made with natural food coloring are easily accessible. Alternate forms of sugars like turbinado and evaporated cane juice serve as options for the glaze. M

Ham & Swiss Brunch Baskets Recipe by Carrie Hirsch | Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

CHEF TIP ON HAM IVY BURDICK | PORTER & PIG We carry a great selection of ham from three different countries. On display on our bar is a Jamón Ibérico de Bellota leg from Spain and the quality is unparalleled — we hand-carve to order. Raised on free-range Spanish farms, this black-hooved pig consumes a specific diet of acorns, which yields a buttery, nutty ham that is one of the most delectable bites in the world. It can be paired with a Manchego and quince paste or a nice wedge of Drunken Goat. We also carry prosciutto di Parma from Italy and Serrano Jamón from Spain for charcuterie and salads, and smoked American ham for our sandwiches. In order to be Hilton Head Island’s go-to destination for charcuterie, it is imperative that our ham is of the best in the world, and we pride ourselves in providing that for our guests.

12 slices black forest ham 12 slices Swiss cheese 12 medium eggs 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces 1 small bunch fresh spinach leaves, finely chopped Salt and pepper 12-cup capacity muffin tin Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line each tin with a slice of ham, then a slice of Swiss cheese. The edges of the slices will stick up and out over the rims. Break 1 egg into each, then top with equal parts of heavy cream, goat cheese, spinach, and salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Amber Waves of

Sprouted Grain

BY CARRIE HIRSCH PHOTO BY BUTCH HIRSCH

Bread has long been a contentious issue. Iconic cookbook author Julia Child once asked, “How can a nation be called great if its bread tastes like Kleenex?” James Beard echoed her sentiment: “Bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods, and good bread with fresh butter the greatest of all feats.” Bread aficionados are constantly in search of perfectly flavored loafs with the right amount of crumb, crust and chew. They need look no further. Entrepreneur Kim Tavino and her son, chef and baker Ryan Fennessey, have made their artisan bread company, Sprout Momma Breads, a family affair. Their signature bread, made from ancient grains and sprouted from non-GMO wheat berries, was followed by buttermilk molasses, spent grain, Amish milk, spelt and many other varieties in the form of loaves, boules, bâtards, focaccias and a seasonal brioche for Easter. As a nutritionist and fitness trainer, Tavino has put her passion and her money where her mouth is. “When I first started baking bread, I was afraid of yeast,” she says with a laugh. “I’m a health coach, and I made the bread as a gift to clients and put it in a gift basket. I started by making white bread, but then I came across sprouted grain bread. My clients began asking for more bread. I worked for one year experimenting and tweaking my recipes and through my mistakes, some of which came out like paperweights. I experimented with cinnamon cranberry, herbs de Provence, and it all stemmed from there” Sprout Momma Breads first started with a stand at the Honey Horn farmers market, followed by one at the Bluffton farmers market, and then grew to include the Port Royal and Savannah farmers markets. Soon after, Tavino began supplying area super-

Ryan Fennessey and Kim Tavino are the faces behind Sprout Momma Breads, a new artisan bread company.

markets, gourmet food stores and upscale restaurants. The local Whole Foods, which requires rigorous standards from vendors, now carries the breads. And Tavino is quick to point out that without the help and support of Chris and David Martin, owners of the Piggly Wiggly at Coligny Plaza, her company would not have a properly certified kitchen to generate the hundreds of loaves needed to supply the ever-growing demand. “David and Chris are very good friends, and we appreciate everything they have done for us. People want to see small businesses thrive,” Tavino says. Once Sprout Momma Breads established a loyal following and the demand grew, Fennessey, who has a culinary background and was a chef at Sigler’s Rotisserie in Bluffton, worked to develop flavor pr files and explored ingredient sourcing and the financial side of the business. “At first, Ryan was hesitant about working with mom,” Tavino says. He now works with his mother full time as a business partner and tests new recipes, develops new breads and oversees the day-to-day operations with assistant Ken Bastian. “We’ve been best friends for 10 years, and Ken is just as dedicated to our company as mom and I are,” Fennessey says. That dedication drives Fennessey to obsess over bread. “The bread is all about the fermentation, the rise, and making sure it’s consistent,” he says. How does Fennessey come up with new flavors? His process begins by becoming “fixated on an ingredient or flavor,” and

then he will spend several weeks cross-referencing, doing research, tasting and “then I will create a version that we can bake. We will tweak it, and sometimes it’s fine the first time and sometimes we need to keep going until we get it right.” By using all different types of flours, from kamut to potato to spelt, and different types of rye, the company continues to expand its offerings. “We’re striving to get to the absolute bones of old-style baking — challah, baguettes, boules — and we’re baking the most ancient types of bread and crossreferencing different techniques to call it ancient grains,” Fennessey says. “We use King Arthur flour, which has a higher protein so it makes a nicer loaf. My personal favorite is our marbled rye. Our customers are very adventurous. I recently developed a bread using bamboo charcoal and our customers love it.” That bread is jet black and deliciously decadent. This spring, Sprout Momma Breads will expand its presence at high-volume farmers markets in Columbia and Charleston. And more restaurants have been knocking on the breadmakers’ door. The longrange plan is to open a brick-and-mortar Sprout Momma Breads — and clearly, their timing couldn’t be better, what with celebrities such as Oprah proclaiming, “I love bread.” Over the years, comfort food has evolved into macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, chicken soup … but bread has really been the queen of comfort food all along. Where would so many things we love to eat be without it? M March 2016 169

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ORANGE LEAF SWITCHES TO SET PRICED CUPS The weight is over at Orange Leaf Hilton Head. The popular selfserve, choose-your-own-toppings frozen treat location at Shelter Cove Towne Centre is now charging per cup instead of per ounce. There are four sizes to choose from, ranging in price from $2.48 to $8.99 for a 16-ounce cup. For more information, call 843-689-5323.

WORLD OF BEER EXPECTED TO OPEN THIS MONTH

World of Beer is expected to open this month at Shelter Cove Towne Centre. The tavern will offer more than 500 types of bottles, 50 rotating taps, a cask engine and an infusion tower. The rapidly expanding tavern franchise currently operates more than 70 taverns in 20 states. The Hilton Head location will employ about 85 people. The location is partnering with many local and regional breweries, including RJ Rockers Brewing Company in Spartanburg, Quest Brewing Company of Greenville, Westbrook Brewing Company of Mount Pleasant, Southern Barrel Brewing Co. in Bluffton, River Dog Brewing Co. in Ridgeland, and Sound Bound Brewing Co. of Savannah.

RIVER DOG

HOSTING PIRATES, PLUNDER & LAGER River Dog Brewery and the Morris Center are hosting a pirates exhibit preview called “Pirates, Plunder & Lager” from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Morris Center, located at 10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd. in Ridgeland. Quench your thirst with some local brew from River Dog along with light refreshments. Interact with pirates and learn about the buccaneers of the Lowcountry. $6 for adults, kids are free. 843-284-9227, morrisheritagecenter.org.

OLE OPENS AT PALMETTO BAY A popular authentic Mexican restaurant has opened a new location at Palmetto Bay Marina. The owners of Pan Fresco Ole have opened a restaurant simply called Ole in the former home of Captain Woody’s, Captain Fishy’s and Urban Vegan restaurants. It becomes the fourth Ole in the Lowcountry, joining restaurants at 76 Heritage Lakes Drive in Bluffton, 4492 Bluffton Park Crescent in Bluffton and 55 Matthews Drive on Hilton Head Island.

NEW RESTAURANT SUPPORTING

BLUFFTON SELF HELP

A new creative concept restaurant in Bluffton called FARM is reaching out to help Bluffton Self Help, a nonprofit organization that provides free food, clothing and financial aid for neighbors in need. A portion of sales will be donated each month. In February, FARM also hosted a Burnbox Social, a restaurant takeover at The Lucky Rooster and a Widespread Panic pre-party event that helped benefit the organization. FARM is located at 1301 May River Road in Bluffton.

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Chris Carge is the new executive chef at Poseidon.

POPULAR CHEF TAKES OVER AT

POSEIDON

The Black Marlin’s executive chef, Chris Carge, has transitioned to become the new executive chef at Poseidon. Both restaurants are owned by SERG Restaurant Group. Carge’s professional experience spans more than 11 years. Active in community events, Carge has co-organized local charitable events, placed in chef competitions at the Lowcountry Soup Challenge and Hilton Head Seafood Festival, and was recently featured on Food Network’s “Beach Eats,” cooking alongside celebrity chef Curtis Stone. Black Marlin sous chef Clayton Dunnell has been promoted to executive chef at Black Marlin. Dunnell has held multiple sous chef and executive chef positions at some of the Lowcountry’s finest restaurants, including Plums, Red Fish, The Beach Club at Melrose on Daufuskie Island, and The Clayton Dunnell is the new executive chef Collins Quarter in Savannah. at Black Marlin. March 2016 171

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Truffles Cafe

Home to fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and some of the best garden salads in the Lowcountry. Hilton Head: Sea Pines Center, 843-671-6136 Bluffton: Belfair Towne Village, 843-815-5551

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.

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Munchies: 1407 Main St. 843-7853354. 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 St. 843-3429949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD

OKKO: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-3413377. LD

LagerHead Tavern: 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-6842184, www.lagerheadtavern.comLD Main Street Café: 1411 Main Street Village. 843-689-3999. LDS Mangiamo!: 2000 Main St. 843-682-

New York City Pizza: 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-689-2222. LD

Old Fort Pub: 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843-681-2386. DS Outback Steakhouse: 20 Hatton Place. 843-681-4329. LD Pan Fresco Ole: 55 Matthews Drive. 843-681-5989. LD Plantation Café and Deli: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL Reilley’s North End Pub: 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153. LDSO Ruan Thai Hut: 1107 Main St., 843681-3700. LD

Ruby Lee’s: 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-681-7829. LDS Skull Creek Boathouse: 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO Starbucks: 430 William Hilton Pkway in Pineland Station, 843-689-6823. Street Meet: 95 Mathews Drive, Port Royal Plaza. 843-842-2570. LDO Sunset Grille: 43 Jenkins Island Road. 843-689-6744. LDOS TJ’s Take and Bake Pizza: 35 Main St. 843-681-2900. LD Turtles Beach Bar & Grill: 2 Grasslawn Avenue at The Westin. 843681-4000. LDO WiseGuys: 1513 Main St. 843-8428866. 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, 843-341-3117, alfredsofhiltonhead.com D Arthur’s Grille: Arthur Hills course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1191. LD Big Jim’s BBQ, Burgers and Pizza: Robert Trent Jones course, Palmetto Dunes. 843-785-1165. LD Bistro 17: 17 Harbourside Lane in Shelter Cove. 7855517. www.bistro17hhi.com. LD Bonefish Grill: 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-3413772. LD Bucci’s Italian Cuisine: 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove. 843-785-3300. LDO Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 14 Folly Field Drive. 843785-5007. LD Café at the Marriott: Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL Coco’s on the Beach: 663 William Hilton Parkway; also located at beach marker 94A. 843-842-2626. LD CocoNutz Sportz Bar: Hilton Head Island Beach & 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 OpenTable awards. Freshcaught 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. 843-7853030. www.elasgrille.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 March 2016 173

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DINING 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: Hilton Head Island 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. 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 Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474. www. luckyroosterhhi.com. DO Maywood Davis: 612 William Hilton Parkway. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com. Mediterranean Harbour: You can be a meat lover or a vegetarian, with choices from Lebanese steaks, lamb, seafood, vegetables and gluten free appetizers. Mediterranean Harbour Bar and Grill focuses on homemade recipes from Lebanon using ingredients such as olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and garlic. TRY THIS: Grilled shish kabob combo; Grilled chicken kabob, beef kabob and kafta kabob served with rice and seasonal vegetables. $22. 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 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 Orange Leaf: 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-689-5323, www.orange leafyogurt.com. Pazzo: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843-842-9463. LD Pelican’s Point Seafood & Steakhouse: 70 Marshland Road. 843-342-2880, phoenixbistro.com. BL Poseidon: 38 Shelter Cove Lane,

Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-3413838, www.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 San Miguel’s: 9 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-4555. www.sanmiguels.com. LD Santa Fe Café: 807 William Hilton Parkway in Plantation Center. 843785-3838. LD Sea Grass Grille: 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD Starbucks: 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843-842-4090. Up the Creek Pub & Grill: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843681-3625. LDO Wayback Burgers: 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843785-2650, www.waybackburgers.com. XO Lounge: Omni Hilton Head

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HILTON HEAD SOUTH END Amigos Cafe y Cantina: 70 Pope Avenue. 843-785-8226. LD Angler’s Beach Market Grill: 2 North Forest Beach Dr., 843-785-3474. LD Annie O’s: 124 Arrow Road. 843-3412664. LD Asian Bistro: 51 New Orleans Road. 843-686-9888. LD Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe: 69 Pope Avenue. 843-785-7700. LD Beach Break Grill: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite F. 843-785-2466. LD Bess’ Delicatessen and Catering: Lunch specials include fresh homemade soups and assorted salads, and freshly oven-roasted turkey breast. 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. 843-6863443, 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.

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Bayley’s: 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD

Carolina Crab Company: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-842-2016. LD

British Open Pub: 1000 William Hilton Parkway D3 in the Village at Wexford. 843-686-6736. LDO Bullies BBQ: 3 Regents Pkwy. 843686-7427. LD Callahan’s Sports Bar & Grill: 49 New Orleans Road. 843-686-7665. LDO 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.

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 awardwinning 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

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Local Snapper pan seared over stone ground grits with grilled Portabella. $26. Availalble at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte. 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, www.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 Parkway, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565, www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com. CQ’s: 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-671-2779. LD Crane’s Tavern and Steakhouse: 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D

in the Village Exchange. 843-7853633. locu.com Dough Boys Pizza: 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. www. doughboyshhi.com. LD DryDock: 840 William Hilton Pkwy., 843-842-9775. 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, flatbreadgril hhi.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. 843-6863764. 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

Crazy Crab (Harbour Town): 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD

Harbourside Burgers and Brews: Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort, 843842-1444, www.seapines.com. LD

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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 Hilton Head Ice Cream: 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333. Hinchey’s Chicago Bar and Grill: Circle Center, Pope Avenue. 843-6865959. LDO Hinoki of Kurama: 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9800. LD 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 small 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 Road, Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD

Jump and Phil’s Bar and Grill: 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO

Hugo’s Seafood & Steakhouse: 841 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785HUGO. LD

Land’s End Tavern: South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456. BLD

It’s Greek To Me: 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO

Links, An American Grill: Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines. 843-363-8380, www.linksamericangrill.com

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.

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

Live Oak: 100 North Sea Pines Drive, 843-842-1441, www.liveoak lowcountrycuisine.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 Mellow Mushroom: 33 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-2474. www.mellowmushroom.com. LDO Mi Tierra (Hilton Head): 130 Arrow Road. 843-342-3409. LD Market Street Cafe: 12 Coligny Plaza. 843-686-4976. LD Marley’s Island Grille: 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-6865800. DO Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana: Now celebrating its 12th year in business, Michael Anthony’s

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DINING has been recognized by OpenTable diners as one of the “Top 50 Italian Restaurants” in the United States. TRY THIS: Bistecca alla Fiorentina; Tuscan-style herb encrusted bone-in ribeye. $38. 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272, www.michael-anthonys.com. New York City Pizza: 81 Pope Avenue. 843-842-2227. LD Nick’s Steak & Seafood: 9 Park Lane. 843-686-2920. D Ole: 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina. 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 Marina. 843-686-3232. BL Philly’s Café and Deli: 102 Fountain Center, New Orleans Road. 843-785-9966. L Pino Gelato: 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Village at Wexford. 843-842-2822. Plantation Café and Deli (south): 81 Pope Avenue in Heritage Plaza. 843-785-9020. BL Pomodori: 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D The Porch: Beach House hotel. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-7855126. BLD 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 Quarterdeck: 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-8421999. LDO 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. www.redfisho hiltonhead.com. LD 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, www.roysplacehhi.com. Salty Dog Cafe: One of Hilton Head’s favorite outdoor cafes for more than 20 years. Fresh seafood. Located at South Beach Marina, overlooking Braddock Cove. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available. Live music and children’s entertainment nightly during the season. 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

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Chorizo Breakfast Burrito Eggs, chorizo or bacon, cheddar cheese and house-made crema. $10. Offered from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Holy Tequila. The Smokehouse: 34 Palmetto Bay Road. 842-4227. BLDO

Trattoria Divina: 33 Office Park Rd. 843-686-4442. D

Smooth: 11 Palmetto Bay Road in Island Crossing shopping center. 843842-9808.

Stack’s Pancakes of Hilton Head: 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD

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, www/trufflescafe.com. LD

Starbucks (south): 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477.

Vine: 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3900. LD

Steamers: 28 Coligny Plaza. 843-7852070. 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 housebaked french baguette. $11.95. 71 Pope Ave. 843-686-5200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL

Southern Coney & Breakfast: 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843689-2447. BL Spirit of Harbour Town: 843-843363-9026. www.vagabondcruise.com.

Stellini:15 Executive Park Road. 843785-7006. D Stu’s Surfside: 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD The Studio: 20 Executive Park Road. 843-785-6000. D Sunset Slush: 81 Pope Avenue, 843785-7851. Sweet Carolina Cupcakes: 1 N. Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611. 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

Which Wich?: 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13. 843-715-9424, www. whichwich.com Wild Wing Café: 72 Pope Ave. 843785-9464. LDO Wine and Cheese If You Please: 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Ste. G. 843842-1200. March 2016 179

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Shellfish Salad

Choice of shrimp, crab cake, oysters, clam strips or scallops; served on a large garden or Cesar salad. $10.99-$13.99. Availalble at Captain Woody’s.

Wreck of the Salty Dog: South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843671-7327. D

BLUFFTON Agave Side Bar: 13 State of Miind St., 843-757-9190. LD Amigos Belfair (Bluffton): 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD 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, www.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. 843-757-6222. www.captainwoodys. com. LDO Cheap Seats Tavern 2: 142 Burnt Church Rd., 843-837-3287 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:

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DINING 1297 May River Road. 843-815-5168. DO

Longhorn: Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD

Corner Perk Cafe: 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674, cornerperk.com. BL

Los Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill: The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD

The Cottage Cafe, Bakery and Tea Room: 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL The Depot: 15 Captains Cove Rd., 843-837-1893, thedepotbluffton.com/ Downtown Deli: 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL El Super Internacional: 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD FARM: 1301 May River Road, www.farmbluffton.com Fat Patties and Salt Marsh Brewing: 207 Bluffton Road, 843379-1500, fat-patties.com Firehouse Subs: 32 Malphrus Road, #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 Road. 843-8374647.

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. 843-757-7200. LD Mi Tierrita: 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843-705-0925. LD Moe’s Southwest Grill: 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD 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

Honeybaked Ham: 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388. BLD

Panda Chinese Restaurant: 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD

Island Bagel & Deli: Sheridan Park. 843-815-5300. BL

The Pearl: A kitchen and bar, just opened recently in Old Town. 55 Calhoun St., 843-757-5511

Jameson’s Charhouse: 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD

Plantation Cafe & Deli: 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q: 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD

Pour Richard’s: 4376 Bluffton Parkway. 843-757-1999. DO

Katie O’Donnell’s: 1008 Fording Island Road (Kittie’s Crossing). 843815-5555. LDO

The Pub at Old Carolina: 91 Old Carolina Road. 843-757-6844. D

Kelly’s Tavern: 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO Kobe Japanese Restaurant: 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD

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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.  Red Stripes Caribbean Cuisine and Lounge: 8 Pin Oak Street. 843-757-8111.  River House Restaurant: 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500.  Ruan Thai Cuisine II: 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479.  Saigon Cafe: 1304 Fording Island Road. 843-837-1800.  Sake House: G1017 Fording Island Road, Ste 105. 843-706-9222.  Billy “Billy C” Cummings: the King of Kings, the All Knowing and All Powerful guitarist of Silicone Sister. Watch the legend melt faces immediately following the parade at Bomboras Grille.

THE PARADE 3 p.m., Sunday, March 13, down Pope Avenue, turning onto Ofﬁ ce Park Drive.

THE PARKING You’ll need the luck of the Irish!

THE AFTER PARTY Aunt Chilada’s: It’s Pattypalooza time at Aunt Chilada’s! Perfectly located on the Parade route on Pope Avenue, they will be rocking from day ‘til night with bands on three stages . 12:30-3:30 p.m.: The Stepping Stones 3:30-6:30 p.m.: Big B and the Stingers 6:30-9:30 p.m.: La Bodega The Boardroom: Green beer, green glow cups, great times and live music TBD. The post-parade, late-night party headquarters. BomborasGrille: Burgers, brews and Irish-inspired food specials with live music from Silicone Sister. Local Pie: Select drafts and bar snacks for $3.13, starting at 3:13 p.m. on 3/13. Live music by John Hirt & The Tin River Band. Reilley’s Grill & Bar: Green beer, lucky Irish menu specials and live music with The Single Husbands Band starting at 5 p.m. The island’s St. Patrick’s Day headquarters since 1973.

Sigler’s Rotisserie: 12 Sheridan Park Circle. 843-815-5030.  Southern Barrel Brewing Co.: 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd., 843-837-2337, southernbarrelbrewingco.com Squat N’ Gobble: 1231 May River Road. 843-757-4242.  Stooges Cafe: 25 Sherington Drive. 843706-6178.  Trufﬂ es 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. trufﬂ escafe.com. Walnuts Café: 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877.  Wild Wing Café (Bluffton): 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453.  Zepplin’s Bar & Grill: Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-815-2695.  Zoes Kitchen: Tanger I Outlet Center. 843837-5410. 

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND Eagle’s Nest: 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point, 843-341-5522. Marshside Mama’s Cafe: 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing. 843-785-4755.  M

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LAST CALL

Is facebook becoming your personal gated community? MARCO FREY

marcofreyjazz@gmail.com

I’m concerned that we live in a bite-sized information age where we spend less time reading cohesive articles than any other time in history.

SOUND OFF What do you think? Email me at marcofreyjazz@gmail. com. I promise to read them in full.

quick scroll through my Facebook feed reveals the inevitable Bernie Sanders ad, my friend posts, “Maybe Canada should be president of the U.S.,” and my Brooklyn neighbors sharing the latest addition to their family, a rescue dog they’re naming “Ladies and Gentleman.” Have no doubt, we’re talking about my very own artsy, liberal Facebook feed. If you’re like me, you’ve pruned yours of caustic friends, chatter boxes and broken records. Instead, you’ve groomed your feed to show posts you care about, that share your interests, or highlight news that confi rms what you already believe. It’s your personal online gated community. According to a new study by Italy’s Laboratory of Computational Social Science, Facebook augments our natural pull toward information that confi rms our beliefs and softens the counterplay offered by opposing views. Social scientists call this confi rmation bias. It’s the way biased information, hearsay and rumor can trickle into what we believe is fact. This confi rmation bias can affect our views toward food, politics,

the presidential election, or our acceptance of chemtrails, the supposed seeding of clouds by planes ordered by the government to dumb us down. Have you ever played “telephone?” It’s kind of like that. Though it’s always happened beside the offi ce water cooler and in the lady’s room, Facebook accelerates group think. The study “Debunking in a World of Tribes” focused on “echo chambers” of highly segregated communities within Facebook. You probably call this preaching to the choir. The research studied 54 million users over fi ve years and how they interacted with unsubstantiated pages, like Illuminati Exposed, versus scientifi c pages, like Reason Magazine. They found little overlap of users interacting with both styles of information, and what’s more, users became more entrenched in their beliefs when exposed to the other side. Attempts at dislodging vehement conspiracies proved largely ineffective. Because of the direct and free channel Facebook offers, any user can create a page for a particular cause, often a rumor masquerading as truth. Pages based on misinformation

are largely popular because they simplify complex issues into digestible paranoia. I’m concerned that we live in a bite-sized information age where we spend less time reading cohesive articles than any other time in history. Luckily, you’re probably sitting in your doctor’s waiting room, so you’re still with me. But were this article online, most of you would have already “bounced,” to use Web trafﬁ c lingo. If your pride got to you, you’d probably have jumped down to comment. If your need to share took over, you’d probably be re-posting the article before you even ﬁ nished it. If your eyes darted, you may have followed a link by now to another completely unrelated Web page. Along with echo chambers, this fastpaced, distracted environment seems an infertile soil for deep thinking. The problem with gated communities is that gossip travels fast and crime usually comes from within. M

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