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POWER IN THE WORKPLACE Even the least powerful among us can hold sway over those who only think they have power

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THE POWER OF YOU Every one of us has the power to build better lives for ourselves

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THE POWER OF PETS

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Furry friends make many Lowcountry residents kinder, healthier and happier

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THE POWER OF PATRIOTISM Love of country a lifeline of humanity for many Lowcountry residents

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THE POWER OF FAMILY The family that plays together, stays together.

In the Lowcountry, it’s easy to do

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THE POWER OF EDUCATION Advanced degrees are linked to better health, community involvement and well-being

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POWER READS Want to read a good book? We have a few written by local authors that are worth checking out

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POWER FOODS

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Boost your health and stay lean with these dishes from area restaurants

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24 n ST. PATRICK’S PARADE The surest sign of spring on Hilton Head Island comes in mid-March

34 n WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Catch up with Jillian Traver, who is currently living near London

36 n WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL President Tom Hines talks about the 32nd annual event

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40 n SALLIE ANN ROBINSON Popular chef and author shares stories on Daufuskie Island tour

88 n T HE WRITE STUFF

16 n ONLINE 18 n NEWS 22 n OPINION 24 n VIBE 34 n PEOPLE 46 n BUSINESS 58 n ON THE MOVE

92 n C ALLING ALL GOLFERS

84 n BRIDAL

Symposium shifts Hilton Head’s cycling profile into high gear

101 n EYE FOR DESIGN Meet the Lowcountry’s most talented interior designers and decorators

107 n SPRING IS IN THE AIR Winter is over. Spring is here. Summer isn’t far behind. Is your home ready?

114 n L UXE LIVING Hampton Lake home offers elegant style without the formal feel

158 n T URTLE POWER Hilton Head proves humans and loggerheads can live together

184 n MAN OF MANY BANDS Jevon Daly strikes out on his own with his first solo album, “Genre”

199 n FACES BEHIND THE FOOD A Q&A with Jeff Martin, general manager of Red Fish Bluffton 14 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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78 n HEALTH

98 n PEDAL POWER

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Which is mightier, the pencil or the pen? Local collectors discuss

Hilton Head National is a pure golfer’s paradise. Play it while you can

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IN EVERY ISSUE

88 n HOBBIES 90 n BOOKS 92 n GOLF 98 n SPORTS 101 n HOME 125 n REAL ESTATE 158 n ENVIRONMENT 160 n CALENDAR 181 n SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT 184 n MUSIC 188 n DINING 208 n LAST CALL

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About 40 percent of adults in the U.S. use some form of alternative medicine.

AT THE HELM

What’s your secret power?

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

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VIDEO: HURRICANE RECOVERY Did you miss the Hurricane Matthew recovery video shown at the Chamber Ball? This is something all locals need to watch. Video courtesy of Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce.

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Parade and the Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival.

We also have four pages of photos from the 2017 Hilton Head Bridal Show, held at The Westin Hilton Head Resort & Spa. I can’t say thank you enough to all the vendors, support people and patrons that helped make the show a success.

In closing, I also feel the need to thank Mother Nature for the beautiful weather we experienced this winter.

Dreary February is usually one of my least favorite months (except for my birthday), but this year was certainly an exception.

Here’s to more sunny, beautiful days in this wonderful place we call home. I hope you make the most of it! M

ABOUT THE COVER: How do you show power? That was the challenge art director Jeremy Swartz was faced with for the cover of our “Power Issue.” To provide inspiration, publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb and editor Lance Hanlin sketched up the conceptual image you see on the left. He turned that masterpiece of garbage into the image you see on the right. That’s why Jeremy gets paid the big bucks.

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reating a “Power Issue” is not a new idea; many lifestyle magazines have done it before. In most cases, the end result is a collection of “powerful” individuals from the community. We tried to do the same thing but were unable to agree on the selection criteria.

Do we include part-time residents? Do we just list people who are powerful now, or do we also include powerful people from the past? Do they have to be alive?

Do we let our readers vote? Is it subjective or based on fact?

We found ourselves saying, “Well, you can’t leave (fill in the blank) off the list.”

It quickly spiraled out of control. For every “powerful” person identified, we quickly found five more equally qualified individuals we couldn’t justify leaving out.

So instead of releasing a “20,000 Most Powerful People in the Lowcountry” list, we opted to take it in a different direction, shifting the focus to powerful forces in all of our lives — for example, the power of family, the power of higher education, the power of pets, the power of patriotism, power foods, power reads and power in business. We use the p-word 248 times over the next 192 pages.

Inside, you will find a special section on the power of interior design with profiles on some of the industry’s best. Other highlights include tips for getting your home and garden ready for spring, an indepth look at alternative medicine and all the latest news and notes.

Looking for something fun to do? We have all the information you need heading into two of spring’s biggest events — the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day

PHOTOS: 2017 BRIDAL SHOW Find photos from the 2017 Hilton Head Bridal Show on pages 84-87. Find even more online at hiltonheadmonthly.com.

BLOG: TENNIS UPDATE Lowcountry tennis guru Bob Brockman shares all the local tennis news and league information in this online tennis blog.

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

SPRING AHEAD! (MARCH 12)

USCB BREAKS GROUND ON HILTON HEAD CAMPUS

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ASH WEDNESDAY (MARCH 1) DARIUS RUCKER INTERCOLLEGIATE (MARCH 3-5) SHORE NOTES (MARCH 4)

HILTON HEAD ISLAND-BLUFFTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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A new chapter in the history of the University of South Carolina Beaufort began Feb. 10 with the official groundbreaking for the new Hilton Head Island campus on Office Park Road. When completed, the facility will house the USCB hospitality management program including undergraduate education, a center for the hospitality industry and executive education, a teaching and learning facility for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and a civic gathering place and resource for the community. The facility is expected to open in the fall of 2018.

“The University of South Carolina Beaufort is continuing a 30-year partnership with Hilton Head Island, with the groundbreaking marking a significant milestone in our history, and we can’t be more pleased,” said Chancellor Al Panu. “I am delighted that we have so many of our wonderful partners at the groundbreaking today that helped make this dream a reality. We know that this partnership with the Island will be impactful and transformative for our region.”

The facility will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, a demonstration kitchen, beverage laboratory, fabrication laboratory and classroom for distance education.

YOUTH ARTSFEST (MARCH 4) BADFISH: A TRIBUTE TO SUBLIME (MARCH 5)

HILTON HEAD IN RUNNING FOR ‘BEST U.S. ISLAND’ AGAIN

INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION (MARCH 6-11) WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL (MARCH 6-12) ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE (MARCH 12) ST. PATRICK’S DAY (MARCH 17) UZOO: A TRIBUTE TO U2 (MARCH 17-18) HARBOUR TOWN SPRING FEST (MARCH 19) SPRING BEGINS (MARCH 20) SOUTHEAST BIKE SYMPOSIUM (MARCH 23-25) MENDELSSOHN ITALIAN SYMPHONY (MARCH 26) 18 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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ISLAND REC CENTER CLOSING FOR RENOVATIONS The Island Recreation Center will be closing its doors March 17 for renovations. Afterschool Rec Club will be moving to Hilton Head Island Elementary School and Hilton Head Island Elementary School for the Creative Arts starting March 20. The schools will also host Island Rec’s All Day Summer Camp. Summer camp registration is open, and will remain open all summer. Island Rec’s full-time staff will be relocated to a mobile office starting March 20 in the Rec Center’s parking lot. The pool and outdoor basketball courts will remain open during the renovation process. The building will be closed, but portable restrooms will be added to the parking lot to accommodate visitors. For weekly updates on the renovation and expansion, go to www.islandreccenter.org/directors-blog.

In 2016, Travel + Leisure magazine readers voted Hilton Head Island as the best island in the continental United States. Hilton Head could earn the honor again in 2017 as it has been listed among 23 islands that readers are voting on at travelandleisure. com. Last year, Travel + Leisure wrote, “Even as the secret about Hilton Head gets out, repeat visitors say it hasn’t lost any charm. Pristine golf courses and local wildlife (including loggerhead turtles, dolphins and cormorants) have made it as popular for honeymoons as it is for family reunions. Other reasons to love Hilton Head? Quiet beaches, yachts bobbing offshore, and the view from Harbour Town Lighthouse. After a 114-step ascent, you’ll be rewarded with a 360-degree panorama of marshes and fairways.”

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COOKS & BOOKS (MARCH 5)

NEWS

TURN OUT THE LIGHTS FOR EARTH HOUR

Ryan McCarthy, Downtown Catering Company

BLUFFTON NOW ALLOWING FOOD TRUCKS Bluffton Town Council recently voted to change its code and allow food trucks to operate in town limits. Food truck operators must obtain a business license, pay an annual fee of $400 to the town and must operate at least 200 feet away from an established restaurant without permission from the owner. The trucks will be allowed to operate between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Other restrictions include operating outside of the rapidly growing Old Town area, and not setting up on public roads or any other location that could slow pedestrians or traffic. Bluffton got its first taste of food trucks in 2016 when Tanger Outlet Center 2 started its food truck food court. Hilton Head Island officials are also considering allowing food trucks.

BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES 2017-18 ACADEMIC CALENDAR COASTAL LIVING NAMES HILTON HEAD AMONG ‘HAPPIEST SEASIDE TOWNS’ IN AMERICA Coastal Living magazine recently ranked Hilton Head Island as No. 7 on its list of “Happiest Seaside Towns in America” for 2017. Coastal Living chose its finalists based on their ranks on the Gallup-Healthways WellBeing Index, as well as the percentage of clear and sunny days, healthiness of beaches, walkability, commute times, standard of living, financial well-being of local residents, crime ratings, geographic diversity and the editors’ own assessment of each town’s “coastal vibe.”

Editors highlighted Hilton Head’s mild weather, golf courses, beaches and the sophisticated food and culture scene.

The Beaufort County Board of Education recently approved the academic calendar for the 2017-18 school year. The first day for students will be Aug. 21, and the final day of classes will be May 31. The 2017-18 calendar includes a longer winter break, a preference indicated by parents and district employees in online surveys. Schools will be closed for holidays on Sept. 4, Labor Day; Nov. 22-24, Thanksgiving; Dec. 21-Jan. 8, winter break; Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and March 30, Good Friday.

LOCO MOTION CHANGES NAME TO PLEDGE THE PINK Are you ready to do the LoCo Motion again? Then get ready for some big changes in the 2017 edition. This year, the venerable fitness challenge, which brings thousands of pink-clad runners and walkers to Hilton Head Island, Callawassie Island and Haig Point from all over the globe, makes its triumphant return with one huge difference. Rather than simply “Doing the LoCo Motion,” the small army that descends on the Lowcountry will be “Pledging the Pink.” The name change from LoCo Motion to Pledge The Pink came about as the inevitable result of the community’s homegrown race gaining massive global appeal and reach.

“We started offering ‘virtual LoCo’ last year, allowing people to join our race and do the 30 miles in their own hometown,” said event founder Laura Morgan. “As that grew, we realized that this wasn’t just the Lowcountry’s event. We sent medals and race swag to people all across the planet.”

CORRECTIONS In the February issue, we printed the following errors: • In the February issue, we printed incorrect information about the Hilton Head Shore Notes’ upcoming performance “By Request.” The show will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, at Hilton Head Island High School’s Seahawk Cultural Center. Find more information online at www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com.

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Earth Hour will roll across the globe from 8:309:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, uniting individuals, communities and organizations in 178 countries and territories. The event is held worldwide annually encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol for their commitment to the planet. It was famously started as a lightsoff event in Sydney, Australia, in 2007.

Since then, it has grown to engage more than 7,000 cities and towns worldwide.

BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL TAPPED FOR SPECIALIZED AP PROGRAM Bluffton High School is one of only a few South Carolina schools approved to implement an innovative program that helps students develop skills valued by colleges and employers. The new AP Capstone program, scheduled to begin in the 2017-18 academic year, will become a new school choice in addition to Bluffton High’s current offerings of Project Lead the Way and Acceleration Academy. AP Capstone is a special diploma program that allows students to develop their research, collaboration and communication skills by taking two Advanced Placement courses in sequence: AP Seminar and AP Research. AP Capstone is coordinated by the College Board, the nonprofit organization that manages SAT college entrance exams as well as Advanced Placement exams, which allow students to earn college credits while still in high school.

PALMETTO BLUFF UNVEILS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE COTTAGE The newest attraction at Palmetto Bluff is the Artists in Residence Cottage at Moreland Village. The cottage is a collaboration by Palmetto Bluff, Garden & Gun magazine, Court Atkins Group and Shoreline Construction. Featured artists include Jonathan Green, Betty Anglin Smith, Mandy Johnson, Addison Palmer and Mark Stewart. Much of the art in the cottage was curated through the Red Piano Gallery.

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THE WORD ON THE STREET, ONLINE & IN PRINT

PRESIDENT TRUMP — KEEP US OUT OF SYRIA President Donald Trump must not authorize troops on the ground in Syria. Once our troops are moved to a country they never leave. Iraq and Afghanistan are cases in point.

Part of the economic despair in our country can be traced to the trillions of dollars we've spent on foreign soil the last 16 or so years. This doesn't include all the countries where we have troops and billions of dollars invested in military bases. America is scattered around the world. Our soldiers go and are killed or are maimed for life. We revere all they do for America, but in the meantime our government continues to send thousands of troops overseas. There is now a buildup of troops in Poland on the Russian border. I am sure Poland does not appreciate Russian aggression against them. Is it America's job to send thousands of troops to this region of the world? More is now being said about troops on the ground in Syria. Once we start we will be there for years and maybe forever.

What will be the defining moment that stops our country from making every world problem and conflict our problem?

— Glenn Mollette

MONARCH BUTTERFLY POPULATIONS IN TROUBLE The annual population status report for the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) has been released, and it shows a 27 percent decrease from last year’s population. Populations of this once-common iconic black and orange butterfly have plummeted by approximately 90 percent in just the past two decades. The threats to the species are the loss of habitat in the United States — both the lack of availability of milkweed, the only host food plant for monarch caterpillars, as well as nectar plants needed by adults — through land conversion of habitat for agriculture, removal of native plants and the use of pesticides, and loss of habitat in Mexico from illegal logging around the monarchs’ overwintering habitat. The new population numbers underscore the need to continue conservation measures to reverse this trend. Immediate action is needed to protect and restore monarch habitat. The good news is that on the local level, individuals can get involved by planting native milkweed and nectar plants right in their own yards. This spring the campaign kicks off on March 27 and goes through May 19.

— David Mizejewski

SEWER ACCESS FOR EVERYONE? YOU CAN HELP Public sewer connection can be cost prohibitive for households struggling to make ends meet. So Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Hilton Head Public Service District and the Town of Hilton Head Island have come together to address the issue of septic systems. The Town of Hilton Head Island has allocated $3.5 million, and has plans for an additional allocation of $2.3 million, to bring sewer mains to areas of the Island still unserved. Hilton Head PSD is building the pump stations and is project manager to assure the work is accomplished. But that doesn’t finish the job — and the Town and PSD can’t do it alone. That’s where Project SAFE (Sewer Access for Everyone) comes in. Through Project SAFE, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry will raise the remaining $3 million in funds needed to connect 1,000 low-income homes to the public sewer system, eliminating the septic systems that are failing us all. It’s time for those who can to come together to raise the money for those who cannot afford to make the connection. Donate online at cf-lowcountry.org.

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FACEBOOK FEEDBACK

On Lowcountry residents giving back to the community (February 2017): This is such a wonderful change to the news stories that have been filling Facebook lately. Congratulations to the people and organizations that have given up so much of their time and energy to help others in need after the hurricane. I am only a part time resident of Hilton Head Island, but this confirms what I thought all along. The generosity is overwhelming. — Shelley Boe On LoCo Motion (now Pledge the Pink) setting a world record for garden flamingos with more than 1,000: Our Guinness World Record certificate just arrived in the mail today! Can't wait to open it and share with y'all — Laura Morgan So proud to be part of this! — Cheryl Mason Cheatham We did it! — Marla Nash Johnson Yay! — Sheri Lamont So glad to have been a part of that. Can we break it in 2017? — Anne Mathiak Yes, I think we can. — Sandra Milam Haga Shoe thinks this is awesome! — Ed Meyerink

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34TH ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

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BY FRANK DUNNE JR. | PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

The surest sign of spring on Hilton Head Island comes in mid-March, when the island gathers on Pope Avenue for the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Sunday, March 12, and offers a chance for residents to forget about the struggles of Hurricane Matthew recovery for a while and celebrate the sense of camaraderie that makes Hilton Head so special — all while having a fantastic time.

A RELUCTANT HERO This year’s grand marshal is Steve Riley, who has been Hilton Head’s town manager since 1994. According to the parade committee, it was a pretty easy decision.

“We were pretty unanimous,” said committee co-chairman Alan Perry. “Everybody in the room wanted it to happen.”

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Riley has a reputation as a humble, unassuming fellow who admits a preference for being in the background. “It’s a little embarrassing I guess,” he said, “but in this job sometimes you’ve got to be out in front.” And that’s where he was during those harrowing days in October when Hurricane Matthew slowly churned its way up the coast. Many Lowcountry residents had hoped it would turn and miss the island completely, but it didn’t.

In the days leading up to the storm and as it made landfall, Riley kept in contact with the National Weather Service to track the storm and prepare for its arrival.

Riley coordinated the preparation and recovery efforts of town and county services and offices, including the Beaufort

Hilton Head Island town manager Steve Riley is the grand marshal for the 2017 St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 12.

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The St. Patrick's Day Parade may be the biggest in years with five high school marching bands and five pipe and drum bands.

THE PARADE On March 12, instead of leading first responders and disaster relief efforts, Riley will be leading marching bands, floats and other parade participants up Pope Avenue during the 34th annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Organizers say that this year’s parade may be the biggest in years, featuring marching bands from five high schools and five pipe and drum bands from as far away as Boston. The Marine Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will also make a return appearance.

IF YOU GO Special features include the Planters THE 34TH ANNUAL HILTON HEAD ISLAND Nutmobile and Planters “spokesnut,” ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, rain or shine Mr. Peanut, and the Oscar Mayer Where: Pope Avenue to Office Park Road Wienermobile. Additionally, the Express Details: To join the parade, go to www.hiltonheadireland.

Clydesdales of Yukon, Oklahoma, will org and click "Entries." Entry fees are $325 for businesses make their Hilton Head parade debut. and $150 for nonprofit organizations.

The team travels around the country promoting staffing company Express Employment Professionals and raising millions of dollars for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. They’ll join the usual collection of colorful floats and marching groups from local businesses and nonprofit organizations, as well as a procession of local dignitaries.

The parade will follow its usual route, beginning at the south end of Pope Avenue near Coligny Circle and marching north to Office Park Road — the site of the reviewing stand — where it will make a left turn and proceed to its end in front of Park Plaza and The Courtyard Building.

“It’ll be a celebration of our home and community as always,” said committee cochairwoman Gabrielle Muething, “but this year, it is also a celebration of our victory over Hurricane Matthew. We are Hilton Head Strong and we are Lowcountry Strong.” M

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County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division, Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue, the Bluffton Township Fire District, local utilities and public service districts, the National Guard and Crowder Gulf. He helped organize evacuations of island residents and every fire company on the island before the storm, and in the aftermath, took charge of the most pressing and immediate task: clearing enough roads so that recovery teams could re-enter and restore water and power, making neighborhoods safe for residents to return home.

Once that work was done came the emotionally charged effort to smooth the way for thousands of stranded evacuees who desperately wanted to come home.

Although there were a few hiccups due to mixed messages from state, county and local officials, not to mention sometimes conflicting and erroneous reports from citizens via social media, eventually all residents were allowed back onto the island — where they were greeted by the now famous homemade “Welcome Home” sign at the base of the bridge.

Though the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce awarded Riley the John Curry Tourism Award for his efforts, Riley is slow to take credit for his role in helping the area recover from the storm.

“I really just consider myself a symbol representing all of the people who did so much to get us through the storm,” he said of being honored as the St. Patrick’s Day parade grand marshal.

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PART I DIVERSITY 101: LET’S TALK ABOUT RACE

UNDERSTANDING RACIAL SOCIALIZATION

BY GLORIA HOLMES, PH.D. 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 AntiDefamation League and has conducted anti-bias workshops for the Connecticut State Department of Education.

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ften, when I write about race, I frame the word in quotation marks or italicize it to highlight it for the reader. I want the reader to pause over the word, and reflect on its complex meanings rather than gloss over it, or pass it by as though it were inconsequential. I want to engage the reader in meaning-making. I want the reader to know that I am saying something that requires reading between the lines, and looking for the unspoken, or implied meanings that this powerful word connotes.

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“Race.” The word is powerful and scary.

In most social settings, people dance around it, or kick it into a corner, or under a rug, or do anything rather than confront it in a direct way. Many presume this to be the polite thing to do because ‘race’ is the source of so much agony and pain, and fear, and misunderstanding, and unexpressed shame; it’s easier to pretend to ignore it. The problem is that when ‘race’ is in the room, it’s in the room. Even when we pretend that it is invisible, it can be the source of discord or tension or the thick silence that separates people.

I remember an old song titled “Isn’t it Lonely Together?,” which was about a married couple who were suffocating because of the silences that enveloped them. I think the “silenced dialogue” about race is suffocating us. I think our refusal to talk openly and honestly about race keeps us marking time like wind-up toys that move in crazy circles until they stop, or fall helplessly on their sides. Not only are we afraid to talk about race, we are also unwilling to listen — really listen — to each other and open ourselves to being transformed by someone else’s perspective on what race is or means based on a life experience that is different from our own. Sadly, most of us are socialized to think and behave this way.

Socialization begins in infancy, and continues throughout our lives.

According to experts, it is “…the process by which human infants begin to acquire the skills necessary to perform as a functioning member of their society, and is the most influential learning process one can experience. Unlike many other living species, whose behavior is biologically set, humans need social experiences to learn their culture and to survive.”

Socialization is both a lens through which we see the world and a guide for how to navigate it. Racial socialization is another complex layer in this process.

Racial socialization teaches you how to live in your own skin, whether it is white, black, brown or any shade in between.

During a workshop on race last year, we were divided into small diverse groups and asked to think about, and then discuss, our first awareness of race. One of the white participants shared the following story about her early experience of race as a pre-teen. Here is her story: “I was born and grew up in the suburban Midwest, and was from a very affluent family. Race was never discussed, because it didn’t have to be. The town was virtually all white, with one exception. A black man named Wendell lived in the town. I never met Wendell, but he was the only Wendell in the town.

No one ever said his last name; maybe no one knew it. He was just Wendell.

Everyone knew him because he was a handyman who did odd jobs and carpentry throughout the community.

the VIBE Wendell was respectful and polite, and as far as I could tell, he lived on the periphery of the town’s life and was nearly invisible.

On the occasions that I did see him, he seemed to move through the town, quiet as a shadow, with his head tucked down toward his chest. It seemed that although he was a tall willowy man, he was trying to make himself smaller so he would take up less space. He didn’t bother anyone, and they didn’t bother him. One day, a man in the town decided to ‘honor’ Wendell by naming his black dog Wendell. This became a source of amusement for the man and others in the town. Soon after, others followed that man’s lead, and eventually every black dog in the town was named Wendell. Thereafter, when the name Wendell was called aloud, it was difficult to know if it was for the man or a dog.”

Among other things, the story is an example of how not just one child, but an entire town was socialized to think about race. Although dehumanizing Wendell became a town sport over the years, there is no way to know the long-term impact this had on individuals, especially children and young people, as they moved through their lives. There is also no way to know whether this painfully slow symbolic lynching of the town’s only black man was ever addressed in social gatherings or in schools, and whether some of the participating townspeople were town leaders who would normally be expected to model good behavior. However, research about white racial socialization patterns suggests that it is not inconceivable that a discussion that linked Wendell to race and racism never came up in formal ways. But this did not mean that what was happening to Wendell had no emotional impact on some of those who either witnessed or perpetrated this public emasculation. My colleague who shared this story indicated that then, as now, the memory of Wendell caused her sadness, confusion and shame, which is consistent with other research on white racial socialization.

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Not only are we afraid to talk about race, we are also unwilling to listen — really listen — to each other and open ourselves to being transformed by someone else’s perspective on what race is or means based on a life experience that is different from our own.

people who spent their lives trying to erase race. Although it was a long, and difficult process, she learned that you can’t erase “race,” and you can’t erase racism by pretending that they don’t exist.

“Growing up in the suburban Midwest, I never talked about race with my family.

We were white, all of our neighbors were white, and it never occurred to us that there was anything to say about that. As a result, in later years, I developed a deep sense of shame whenever I talked about race — particularly in college, where I was expected to make mature personal and academic contributions to race dialogues,” Michael writes in her essay “What White Children Need to Know About Race.” “At a certain point, I realized that this shame came from the silence about race in my childhood. The silence had two functions. It was at the root of my lack of competency to even participate in conversations on race.

But it had also inadvertently sent me the message that race was on a very short list of topics that polite people do not discuss.

My parents did not intend for me to receive this message, but because we never talked about race, I learned to feel embarrassed

whenever it came up. And so even when I wanted to participate in the conversation, I had to contend with deep feelings of shame and inadequacy first.”

Michael’s story about how she was socialized to think about, and respond to, race is revealing. It reconfirms how complex the issue of race is, and why ignoring it feeds the status quo, ensuring that there will be distance and sticky silences between the races — unless we are willing to engage in what Lisa Delpit calls a “special kind of listening…that requires not only open eyes and ears, but open hearts and minds.”

“We do not really see through our eyes or hear through our ears, but through our beliefs. To put our beliefs on hold is to cease to exist as ourselves for a moment — and that is not easy,” Delpit says. “It is painful as well, because it means turning yourself inside out, giving up your own sense of who you are, and being willing to see yourself in the unflattering light of another’s angry gaze. It is not easy, but it is the only way to learn what it might feel like to be someone else and the only way to start the dialogue.” M

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pNancy Lincoln and her son Brian learned to catch salmon with Monthly in Sitka, Alaska.  Glenn and Cyndy Stanford with Monthly at The Swag resort in Waynesville, North Carolina. u Anne Palagyi, Nancy Paton and Judy Garver with Monthly in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany.  Judith Russell and Monthly attended “Antiques Roadshow” in Palm Springs, California.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Jillian Traver

BY MARCO FREY PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER MCCANN

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uring our telephone interview, Jillian Traver is negotiating a narrow English country lane in her compact Vauxhall Tigra while chirping away about music festivals in Latvia and the rich craft of winemaking.

She’s picking up her fiancé, fresh off work in London proper, at the train station and they’re driving to their very first home in a village outside the city. He hops in the car and greets me in British English that seems to have rubbed off on Traver. Since moving to England more than four years ago to embark on a marketing career, she’s adjusted to far more than the left side of the road. But she always flies by the seat of her pants and it’s clear by her spirit and love for travel that she embraces adventure, even as she negotiates the turns of adulthood. Traver, who grew up skiing in small-town Connecticut and attended high school on Hilton Head Island, feels at home in the parish village of Kensworth, nestled in the hills outside London.

Workdays find her driving to her company’s headquarters in nearby Harpenden.

Asset TV, with offices in New York City and London, is an online education and research platform for investment professionals.

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directly with the CEO to ensure the company thrives in the digital age. She creates marketing campaigns around the videos to get them exposure, and she was instrumental in implementing Asset TV’s digital marketing strategy before the company even really had one. She now oversees that fast-growing, highly profitable division. While she was at first focused on getting the word out about the training videos, she’s now taking advantage of data to give firms valuable feedback, balancing her time between managing her team and face-to-face meetings with clients.

The biggest challenge, she says, is keeping videos appealing to financial advisers in training while keeping her clients, the big asset

management firms, happy. Traver has carved out a valuable niche for herself and now has a seat at the director’s table.

While she may not be a lifelong Hilton Head Islander, she cherishes the formative years she spent there.

“I really enjoyed Connecticut because of skiing, but other than that, I don’t feel I was looked after as a student at Pomperaug High School (in Southbury, Connecticut),” she said. “Moving to Hilton Head, doing the International Baccalaureate program, having teachers like Mrs. Sturgis and Mrs. Fletcher, was the best thing that could have happened.

Plus, it was so cool to me that I could leave school and go to the beach. I thrived there.”

PEOPLE When she wasn’t studying, she excelled as a lacrosse goalie, and summers found her working at her family’s fourth-generation electrical business up north. These days, she tries to visit her parents on the island four times a year.

After high school, Traver stayed in the South, studying French and international trade at Clemson University while working on a minor in political science. The summer after her sophomore year, she met Gerrard at a pool party on the island “He practically stole my car,” she said with a laugh. She and Gerrard, who was on work-abroad year from England, hit it off and they quickly formed a romance.

It was at Clemson that Traver’s world began to expand. She traveled to Taiwan with Model U.N., a mock United Nations Summit for college students, where she won a diplomacy award representing Liberia, a country that rarely won the prize. Her commitments to mastering French led her to study abroad in Fribourg, Switzerland, where she took ambitious classes taught only in French.

“I took a culinary class where I misinterpreted a teaspoon and a pinch, so I used an entire sachet of expensive saffron,” she said. “It was the most amazing thing I ever tasted, but they were not happy.”

She also began a love affair with wine during a summer internship at Château Fonplégade in Saint-Émilion, France.

“I conducted wine tastings, I gave tours all around the château, I loved it,” she said. If her French wasn’t perfect, the two children of her boarding family corrected her with giggles.

Traver then moved to London, earning her master’s degree in marketing at the University of Greenwich with a dissertation on Champagne positioning in the U.K. market. “I really thought I was going into wine because that’s my passion and I spent four years working on that,” she said. But one thing led to another, and Traver landed a different sort of marketing job.

Adjusting to a more grounded new chapter has been challenging given Traver’s unrelenting curiosity, but even now, with a demanding full-time career at Asset TV, she has found ways to travel by any means necessary. “I have no problem saying yes to some crazy things,” she said. One weekend found her racing with a friend to Latvia, Estonia and Helsinki in three days, ending with a giant music festival. Another weekend found her and Gerrard on a coach overnight from London through the tunnel to France, the sun rising on a beautiful day of skiing.

Traver is able to nourish her soul through these adventures, and buying a house near London hasn’t limited her vision — instead, she channels her passions into hotel-like renovations at the house with Gerrard, who works at Marriott's headquarters. Traver won’t let anything hem her in: “I’m always curious. I’m always thinking, ‘Oh should I get a Ph.D. in France? Should we move up north, should we go back to the States?’

It’s always in the back of my mind. I think I’ll always live my life that way.”

One dream involves teaching college courses on wine. Another involves running a vineyard one day. Then again: “I’d love to live on Hilton Head again someday. And I know no vines would thrive there.”

As my interview with Jillian winds down, I see a young lady navigating the waters of adult life with a bright mind and an open heart. Her wedding with Gerrard is set for June. “We’re going to get married on Hilton Head, where we met,” Traver said. “It’s come full circle for me.” M Editor’s Note: In this series, we catch up with young Hilton Head Island and Bluffton natives who are now making their mark elsewhere. The article highlights their blossoming lives and how their hometown helped shape who they are today. To nominate a person, email editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PRESIDENT LOOKING FORWARD TO 32ND ANNUAL EVENT

BY LANCE HANLIN | PHOTO BY MIKE RITTERBECK

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ake some of the world’s finest wines, add the island’s best cuisine and throw in a couple of celebrities: that’s the winning combination you’ll find at the Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival. The festival, now in its 32nd year, is set for March 8-12 and draws wine and food lovers from all over the country. Festival president Tom Hines offers a look at what guests can expect at this year’s event.

[Question] The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival is back. What can patrons look forward to this year?

[Answer] Great friends, food and wine underneath the live oaks in Harbour Town. This event will be the spring kickoff to Hilton Head Island 2017. Hilton Head Island Strong has been a rally cry for the locals, and returning guests will get a chance to see that Hilton Head Island is open for business.

[Q] The signature event of the celebration is the Public Tasting on Saturday, March 11.

It is one of the largest outdoor wine tastings on the East Coast. How has it — and the festival — grown over the past three decades?

[A] I would say it has evolved into a more complete wine and food event. Chef demos featuring local chefs, knowledge sessions leading up to Saturday’s tasting, the Grand Tasting on Friday at the Harbour Town Clubhouse. The festival has grown up. It is several days of wine and food events.

[Q] It is certainly one of Hilton Head Island’s most popular annual events. Are you at capacity, or can it get bigger?

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PEOPLE [A] Speaking for myself, I like the more intimate setting. We have room to grow, but I am cautious to make sure that we have a quality event versus a larger event.

[Q] How is the new location, Sea Pines Resort, working out?

[A] Sea Pines is a great partner. They offer us a world-class setting where we can hold our event. The lighthouse is an amazing icon.

[Q] How many people does it take to put this together?

[A] We have one paid staffer. One. We work with other local groups to get the volunteers who make the festival possible.

I guess the answer is we need hundreds of volunteers to make our event a success.

[Q] What celebrity chefs do you have lined up for the showcases?

[A] We are working with local chefs. Some of the most talented chefs in South Carolina are here on Hilton Head. We are partnering with Sea Pines and Treasury Wine Estates to do a special dinner Friday evening after the Grand Tasting. At the Heritage Room in the Harbour Town Clubhouse immediately after our tasting ends, Robert McMillen will host what we are calling a Highway 29 Dinner.

Great wine from Napa Valley along Highway 29. The executive chef is Matt Roher. He has an amazing culinary background. He is a big proponent of the local food movement. He did that in Savannah prior to his arrival at Sea Pines and is continuing that concept for Sea Pines. Roher has been on the celebrity chef circuit for a number of years and we are lucky to have him here on Hilton Head.

[Q] How about the live entertainment?

[A] Dave Masteller and his band will be performing.

[Q] What makes the Grand Tasting on Friday, March 10 at Harbour Town Clubhouse, so unique?

[A] The wines at this event are truly exceptional. You rarely get a chance to taste the premier wines from Stags Leap Winery, Alexander Valley Vineyards and the Foley family of wines, or any number of truly outstanding wine companies. We will also have some small boutique wineries that are amazing. Best of Show wines will be available as well.

[Q] Another event is the Sip and Stroll.

How would you describe it?

[A] Casual wine tasting with shopping. Walk along the marina and shops in Harbour Town.

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[Q] What’s a highlight of the silent auction?

[A] The money that we raise for our scholarship programs. Over the past four years, we have donated about $42,000 to hospitality students at University of South Carolina Beaufort and the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

[Q] Proceeds from the auction go to the John & Valerie Curry Scholarship Fund.

Why was that fund chosen?

[A] Dr. Bob Holman, Bonnie Lowrey, Ronnie Albritton and myself created the scholarship. John and Val Curry were amazing people. They were leaders in every sense of the word. The man was amazing in the hospitality industry. Did you know that he worked for Walt Disney? Not at Disney, but for Walt Disney himself.

[Q] What is something about the festival most people don’t know?

[A] It started 32 years ago with a small group in South Beach. A couple of local wine merchants, Brian Lutweiller and Charlie Grier, got a group together and the rest, as they say, is history. M

DETAILS WHAT: Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival Public Tasting WHEN: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 11 WHERE: Harbour Town Yacht Basin in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island DETAILS: Taste more than 250 wines from all over the world as you watch chefs in action at the Sysco Outdoor Gourmet Challenge, enjoy live entertainment and cheer for your favorite in the waiter’s race.

A silent auction is also planned.

MORE INFORMATION: hiltonheadwineandfood.com, 843-686-4944

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POPULAR CHEF AND AUTHOR SHARES STORIES OF ISLAND’S GULLAH PAST ON NEW DAUFUSKIE ISLAND TOUR

Sallie Ann Robinson

Sallie Ann Robinson's published titles have been acclaimed for the author’s mixture of authentic Gullah recipes, home remedies, folklore, memoir, and documentation of the Gullah dialect spoken by island natives.

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allie Ann Robinson recalls a simpler time on Daufuskie Island, when families farmed and fished to earn a living and she and other children were taught in a two-room schoolhouse by soon-to-befamous novelist Pat Conroy.

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BY DON MCLOUD | PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT who gives them a feel for what island life was like before smartphones, laptops and modern development.

“Daufuskie is so gorgeous and unique,” Robinson says. “It’s not overcrowded, it’s not noisy.

It’s very peaceful.”

Robinson has been leading tours of Daufuskie off and on for the past 15 years, but in 2016, she began scheduling them regularly four times a week in collaboration with

Tour Daufuskie. During the twoand-a-half-hour golf cart tours, she points out historical sites and recounts their stories and shows off the island’s natural, unspoiled beauty, including its pristine beach.

One of the most popular spots is the historic Mary Fields School, where a young, thenunknown Conroy taught the island’s Gullah children in 1968.

Conroy would later recount his experience in his first novel,

“The Water is Wide.” Robinson was the model for the character Ethel.

“People like going to the school where he taught,” she says of her tour. “They love hearing the story about what it was like, how he was … what it was like growing up there.”

To Robinson, Conroy was a beloved teacher who challenged students’ minds and taught the children, many of whom had never left the island,

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Sallie Ann Robinson is one of the last of those African Americans born on Daufuskie Island before natives began selling their ancestral land to private corporations and individuals in the 1960s and began moving inland to surrounding areas in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and elsewhere.

TAKE THE TOUR

To sign up for a Sallie Ann Native Gullah Tour, call Tour Daufuskie at 843-842-9449 or email tourdaufuskieguide@gmail.com.

Tours are at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays. Participants ride golf carts. The tours take about 2.5 hours and cost $65 per person.

what to expect in the outside world. He took them trick-ortreating in Beaufort and on a trip to Washington, D.C. “He felt our need to learn the things that would help us more when we go off the island,” she says. “And he wanted to make sure that when we left the island that we would be able to be aware of things that were happening, like the cars and so many people.”

Robinson says she first real-

ized she was growing up differently than most kids when she stayed with her aunt and six cousins in Savannah. The children made fun of her for speaking Gullah, and she found herself miserable in the city, with its strange ways.

They also weren’t impressed with her ideas of fun.

“I could ride a cow,” she says and chuckles.

But over time, Robinson learned to make her way in the outside world. She is a widely acclaimed Gullah chef who has written two cookbooks, and she has appeared on TV shows on the Food Network and the Travel Channel.

Despite her worldly success, however, her heart remains on Daufuskie Island.

She remembers the simple pleasures of walking barefoot down a dirt road, fishing, crabbing and raising animals.

“It was the best childhood ever,” she says. “We worked hard, but we played hard. We ate good. … We had a lot of fun surviving.”

Through her tour, cookbooks and other endeavors, Robinson intends to continue promoting the Daufuskie way of life.

“It’s like a world all of its own,” she says. “It’s so close to Hilton Head and all these other places, but you get there, and it’s like, ‘Wow, this is different.’” M March 2017 41

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MAKING HER MARK ON SEA TURTLE PROTECTION ANDREA B. SIEBOLD

BY KIM KACHMANN PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

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some form or another, sea turtles have flourished in the world’s oceans for millions of years. Today, these ancient mariners are on the brink of extinction. All sea turtles in U.S. waters are endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Poachers slaughter sea turtles for their shells, meat, skin and eggs. The turtles also face habitat destruction and accidental capture in fishing nets. Climate change alters sand temperatures at turtle nesting sites, which then affects the sex of hatchlings.

Andrea B. Siebold is committed to stop the decline of sea turtles.

Siebold is a retired entrepreneur who co-owned a sizable chemical company in Toledo, Ohio. After selling it to a much larger company in 2009, she retired to Hilton Head Island and decided to lend her business talents to boards and volunteer work.

A former chairman of the board at the Hilton Head Children’s Center and past president of a local Rotary Club, for the past six years she has been the sea turtle nest adoption coordinator for the threedecade-old Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project run by the Coastal Discovery Museum.

“My volunteer work with the turtles started out as a peripheral activity that grew to be a huge undertaking,” Siebold said.

“When I first moved here, I signed up for the nest adoption program but I didn’t hear anything back. They had about 15 adoptions at the time.”

Siebold wrote a white paper to the Coastal Discovery Museum proposing improvements to the adoption program: better communication and higher adoption rates. Now when people sign up for an adoption, they receive a certificate of adoption, sea turtle souvenir, email updates on nest activity, pictures and a 42 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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final report on the nest’s hatchlings.

“They can also request a nest location so they can go find their nest if they’re on the island,” Siebold said.

Last year, Siebold watched over 1,000 adoptions from widely diverse benefactors: a New York law firm, school classes, real estate firms and people from all over the world.

She emails adoptees throughout the season to update them on nest activity and shares a DNA analysis of the nesting mother. And she always sends pictures.

All of the money raised by the Adopt-aNest program goes to the museum for educational outreach.

THE ANCIENT MARINERS WHO SHARE OUR HOME With the advent of DNA analysis, marine biologist Amber Kuehn, who directs the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project, can track where the mother sea turtle

lays her eggs along the entire Southeastern coast. The data show that female baby sea turtles return to the island as mothers who lay eggs. Starting at approximately age 30, they start laying eggs every few years.

Scientists don't know exactly how long sea turtles live.

“We can assume it’s over 100 years. We know of an estimated 90-plus-year-old female that still nests. She has a granddaughter in our DNA study old enough to lay eggs,” Kuehn said. “Sea turtles are reptiles, and reptiles have indeterminate growth — they grow a little as long as they live. They don’t have any identifying age marks.”

Six species of sea turtles make their home on the South Carolina coast, but loggerheads seem to prefer Hilton Head.

Leatherback turtles are the largest sea turtle, measuring 6 to 9 feet in length at maturity, and 3 to 5 feet in width, weighing up to 1,500 pounds.

PEOPLE The Coastal Discovery Museum manages the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project with a paid staff of eight. The Town of Hilton Head Island funds it.

“The project fits our mission of caring for the environment,” said Rex Garniewicz, CEO at Coastal Discovery Museum.

Sea turtles are farmed for food in China, but no sea turtle meat or body parts can be imported to the U.S. “You are not even allowed to own a sea turtle shell or genuine tortoiseshell jewelry in the U.S. without special permission,” Kuehn said.

Federal law provides even greater protection — and criminal penalties as severe as a $100,000 fine and a year in prison — if you take, harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap or capture any marine turtle, nest or eggs, or attempt to engage in any such conduct.

Last year, Hilton Head saw 411 sea turtle nests — a 26.4 percent increase, according to Kuehn. She collects scientific data, handles sea turtle strandings, and manages beach patrols.

“Every morning during nesting season, the team patrols for new nests on the entire beach of Hilton Head. If they discover a nest that wouldn’t survive in the location chosen by the mother turtle, they relocate it to higher ground. They have a 24-hour window to do so after the nest has been laid,” Garniewicz said.

Through presentations, door hangers, newsletters and advertisements, the team also reminds beachfront residents to turn off their lights and avoid flashlights on the beach after10PM during nesting season.

On average, mother sea turtles lay 120 eggs. Hatchlings migrate long distances between feeding grounds and the beaches from where they hatched. To survive, hatchlings have to make a three-day, 70-mile swim from Hilton Head to the Gulf Stream.

“Nature is so amazing, so awesome … the concept that these ancient creatures make their home in the place where I am is wonderful to me,” Siebold said.” M

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THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE THE SEA TURTLES Want to help Hilton Head Island’s sea turtles? Here’s some advice from marine biologist Amber Kuehn:

1. Adopt a sea turtle nest. Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum’s Adopt-a-Nest Program at http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/home/ discover-a-cause/sea-turtles/.

2. Lights out after 10 p.m. If you live on the beach, keep exterior lights off during nesting season. And if you’re walking on the beach at night, don’t use a flashlight.

Hatchlings follow the brightest light when navigating back to the ocean in the dark. Their primary cue is visual. Last year, seven nests were lost due to light violations. Hatchlings are not attracted to red wavelengths, so if you really need a light on your nighttime walk, take a red-hued flashlight with you instead.

3. Use reusable products and buy cloth grocery bags. Plastic debris in the ocean degrades marine habitats and contributes to the deaths of many marine animals. Because floating plastic often resembles food to many marine birds, sea turtles and marine mammals, they can choke or starve because their digestive systems get blocked when they eat it. Help prevent these unnecessary deaths — use cloth grocery bags and reusable water bottles.

4. Pick up garbage and litter near beaches. Much of the plastic and debris found in the ocean has its beginnings in beach litter. As beach crowds increase, so does the amount of trash left behind. Don’t let your day at the beach contribute to the destruction of our oceans. Bring a bag with you for your garbage and volunteer for beach cleanups.

5. Don’t dig big holes or leave tents or chairs on the beach. Sea turtle hatchlings leaving their nests can fall into deep holes left behind by beachgoers and become trapped, never making it to the sea. Adult sea turtles intending to nest on Hilton Head beaches can also encounter obstacles such as large sand castles and beach equipment left on the beach. When they bump into them in the darkness, they are frightened and return to the sea without laying eggs.

6. Call the Sea Turtle Stranding Hotline if you discover a stranded sea turtle on the island. Last year, Hilton Head Island had 25 sea turtle strandings, according to seaturtle.org. Don’t touch or try to move a stranded sea turtle back into the ocean; instead, call the hotline at 1-800-922-5431.

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We truly are blessed to enjoy the Lowcountry’s many assets. But

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perhaps the most under-utilized of these is the intelligence, experience and energy of the many local retirees who have so much to offer. These

Many, when asked why they came, indicate that they vacationed here for years. In some cases they bought a second home and, ultimately,

folks have had amazing careers, have incredible skills and hearts of

retired here. They understood as vacationers that we have year-round

gold. Through my work, I have met many such people, some through

golf, beaches that go on for miles, a fascinating and important history

their service on the board of directors of Community Foundation of the

and culture, cuisine that causes one to swoon, and an environment and

Lowcountry. Granted, not all of our board members are retirees. But

outdoor life of biking, boating, fishing, hiking and roasting of oysters.

those who are sometimes have joked about “failing retirement.” If day after day of leisure time is their definition of

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retirement, and that is somehow less satisfying than they anticipated, then I’m so very glad they failed. Having their enthusiasm for a cause, their business or education background,

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and their moral support, is critical to the success of the Community Foundation.

There are many nonprofits that seek such expertise for their boards or volunteer forces.

Local government needs such talent on its

boards and commissions. Some struggle to find such leadership.

Snow, ice and year-round gray skies are not part of the landscape.

For those weary of shoveling and scraping, slipping and sliding, and

Are you failing retirement? Good. Civic engagement is one of the

fighting cabin fever, that is a very good thing. Many envision that the

most enjoyable and important ways you can spend your time. How

joy of vacationing here can be translated into a full-time vacation upon

do you find a place to use your talents? First, check out Lowcountry

retirement.

Volunteer Connections at: www.cf-lowcountry.org. Simply click on “Volunteers” at the top of the page. Area nonprofits that need board members or other volunteers have posted opportunities there. Also check out the websites of your

Perhaps the most under-utilized assets is the intelligence, experience and energy of the many local retirees who have so much to offer.

county or municipality. Often appointees are needed for various committees, or even volunteers to offer their opinion on surveys or in focus groups.

Retirees: find the sweetness of life and breathe it in.

It can be found in living generously and in offering your many talents to help solve the issues of the day here in our amazing Lowcountry.

For some, that works out perfectly. But for others, after a year of daily golf or tennis, a strange twitching begins to occur. One or two

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Andrew Summers: INVESTING IN EDUCATION IS THE BEST INVESTMENT

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here's a good reason Chinese proverbs are often quoted: “Choose the work that you love, and you won't have to CELEBRATING work another day” especially rings true when it comes to ENTREPRENEURS entrepreneur Andrew Summers. A native of Edinburgh, If you would like nominate Scotland, Summers spent 20 years in asset management withtoLondonan entrepreneur from Hilton based Morgan, Grenfell & Co. and Morgan Stanley.

He co-founded Head Island or Bluffton, Silchester International Investors in 1994 and retired in 2006. please email editor@ “I was in international asset management at the start of America’s hiltonheadmonthly.com move into international markets and so experienced the early tidal waves of growth from this, including opening up emerging markets for American institutional money,” he said. “With my gains from finance, I am now able to pursue my passions: education, golf and children.”

Summers was drawn to Hilton Head Island for family reasons — and, of course, the golf — making it his home in 2005. He served as chairman and trustee for five years on the board of directors at Hilton Head Preparatory School, where he grew the endowment fund and was instrumental in the school’s boarding program to bring in international students. Summers also is a strong supporter of preservation and supports local nonprofit organizations, including the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island.

In 2014, Summers purchased the Heritage Academy, a private high school that serves 130 students with a passion for sports or the arts, as well as the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA), which attracts national and international junior golfers.

“At the IJGA, we have students from about 20 countries, which is exciting. About one-quarter of the student body is American; another quarter is from Latin America and the remaining students come from

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China, Japan, Taiwan and even Andrew Myanmar,” he said. “They aspire to Summers' play college golf in the U.S., and we expect our graduates to be awarded collegiate scholarships.

It's very courageous on their part — some arrive with just a smattering ENTREPRENEURS of English and must absorb and be 1. Have a clear vision. immersed in American culture. Our 2. Keep things simple. college placement advisers have a 3. Be extremely disciplined. good relationship with college golf coaches.”

4. Ensure alignments of interest.

The students typically spend 5. Have a motive that’s driven by 20 hours a week playing golf. The the greater good, rather than profit. academic component of the program is based on a block system, an intense method of study offering more efficiency and flexibility.

Summers is busier than ever pursuing new projects — he recently acquired Old Carolina Golf Course in Bluffton and will be expanding the training facilities in housing for students. He recently recruited Jonathan Yarwood, a British PGA Master professional who has been working with Summers at his Bishops Gate Academy near Orlando, Florida, which opened in 2014.

“Yarwood has the strongest resume in junior golf over the last 20 years, having been coach of the elite groups of students at IMG for 10 of those years, and will join the IJGA in August, with the intention of also expanding the golf academy to local residents,” Summers said.

Summers’ former experiences as a teacher and assistant housemaster in Scotland at an all-boys boarding school prepared him well for his work with IJGA and Heritage Academy, and his years in asset management gave him experience in being entrusted with valuable assets.

“Being entrusted with peoples' children, it's a massive show of trust and parents are expecting measurable reports, as we provided in asset management, to re-earn the trust at every stage,” he said.

“My main passion is the character work we do with our students, developing the characteristics that will be important in later life, such as grit, determination, self-esteem and self-confidence, and golf is the perfect vehicle for this work. Good behavior and character are the essence of golf."

Summers’ passion for education extends across the Atlantic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. In 2008, he cofounded the nonprofit Calabar Foundation, which funds educational projects that use technology to support education and advance literacy, as well as capital projects at qualified schools.

“My charity helps to educate over 4,000 students with computer labs and software providing math and English skill tests, the foundation subjects that many students come to the high school unprepared in, and are essential for future study,” Summers said. “The charity was set up to honor my parents, who were missionaries in education.”

Rarely does Summers play a full round of golf, but he is out most days playing a few holes, often with his Coton de Tulear, Snuffles, by his side.

“Playing recreationally, you can forget about all of the issues. I love the outdoors, the challenge and the companionship,” he said. M

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HOW A LOCAL CUSTOM SHOP SET A WORLD RECORD AT BARRETTJACKSON IN SCOTTSDALE.

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hen Lot No. 1103 rolled up in front of the auction stand at Barrett-Jackson Auction Company in Scottsdale, Arizona, no one knew history was about to be made and a world record would soon fall.

No one, that is, except for the guys at Fortified Concepts on Hilton Head Island. The team, led by lifelong islander Beav Brodie, had guided the transformation of this beat-up Volkswagen bus into the gleaming daydream of retro chrome and throwback beauty now shining under the Scottsdale spotlight. And now it was her time to shine.

The bidding began, and as the auctioneer called out his rapid-fire cadence of numbers, automotive fans kept driving the price higher and higher, each knowing that what they were bidding on was, in fact, no ordinary VW bus.

CELEBRATING For starters, this was the ENTREPRENEURS 21-model Samba Bus, which you would nominate is rareIfenough onlike its to own. an entrepreneur from Hilton What made Lot No. 1103 on Head Island or Bluffton, the auction block truly special, please email editor@ however,hiltonheadmonthly.com was that it was the deluxe model. Restored to its original glory, this made it a rarity among rarities.

Even among the rarified crowd at Barrett-Jackson, who had watched supercars and exotic restorations roll across that stand all day, Lot No. 1103 was something special.

And when the dust settled, the winning bidder got a set of keys and a bill for $143,000 — a new world-record price for an original 21-window VW bus.

“I was actually in transit from Charlotte back to Hilton Head, streaming it on my phone,” said Brodie of the auction action. “I just had to pull over.

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My heart was beating out of my chest.”

The sale marked the end of a two-year voyage for Brodie.

His firm, Fortified Concepts, had been tasked with restoring the bus by a longtime client who has an eye for finding rare and beautiful cars in need of a refresh.

“It wasn’t in awful shape, because it had been given a mild facelift,” Brodie said. “But it was far from perfect.”

Brodie and his team began by gutting the bus to see what they were working with, and then formulating a complete bumper-to-bumper re-imagining of the concept.

From colors and wheels to upholstery, nearly the entire thing was going to be given new life. The team even toyed with a few decidedly non-factory customizations — dropping the suspension and putting on bigger tires to bring the car into the new millennium.

Then they realized what they were working with.

“We came up with a plan and renderings and everything, but after researching the value of that bus, being an original 21-window deluxe bus, we switched gears and everything started to take on a more original look,” Brodie said.

While giving the vehicle a dazzling new look thanks to

high-end touches like a twotone black-and-white paint job

by Hilton Head’s Gene Davis, Fortified Concepts maintained a Concours-quality attention to detail during the restoration.

From the original roof rack to the rare dash clock, every effort was made to keep as close to original Volkswagen specs as possible.

And the payoff? A new world record.

“We knew the value of it (when we first started), but we didn’t know the full potential,” Brodie said.

Lot No. 1103 is just the latest example of the mindblowing rides being put out

by Brodie and the crew at Fortified Concepts. While it might be the first of the team’s creations to set a world record, it won’t be the last — not if the company’s Instagram feed (@fortifiedconcepts) and the rotating lineup of cars coming in, being beautifully restored, then rolling out, is any indication. (You can even follow the progress of that ’53 Chevy in the background of the photo). “‘Stronger, faster, bolder’ is our DNA,” said Brodie of the work being put out by his shop.

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A Gift That Gives Back “Our strength is that our small business owners are dedicated and we help one another.”

– Aunt Laurie’s Every time you choose to purchase local instead of from a national chain or online, you are helping build the community.

For every $100 spent at a local business, $68 stays in the local economy compared to only $43 if spent at a national chain.

If each household redirected $20 of planned weekly spending from chain stores to locally owned merchants, the local economic impact would reach approximately $67.7 million.

That means more money for schools, parks and other services.

Aunt Laurie’s Owner, Laurie Brown

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Aunt Laurie’s has a deep dedication to our community.

Q. Please tell us a bit about your business and what makes it special.

A. Aunt Laurie’s gifts connect the giver and receiver in more and deeper ways. We have a deep dedication to our mission and commitment to our community.

We inspire others to acknowledge the human value in everyone. One gift at a time.

Q. Why did you decide to open a local business? Why the Lowcountry?

A. I believe in following your dreams and thinking big. I avoid the word “can’t” in my vocabulary, as you can do anything you put your mind to. After moving to the Lowcountry in 2014, I pulled the trigger to follow my dream of owning my own business and worked on my business plan with my SCORE mentor to apply my passions and skills in a productive way.

“Aunt Laurie’s supports numerous local small businesses by buying local products for our baskets.

Chocolates, cookies, peanut brittle, spices, sauces, etc. all are locally sourced. Our baskets are handmade at the SC Voc. Rehab Department, so we are helping local adults with disabilities learn job skills.”

Q.What makes customers in the Lowcountry unique?

A. Our community is very giving and connected.

With so many nonprofits in the area, I didn’t want to compete for their grant or donation money, so my business is for profit and self-funded. I roll my revenue back into helping organizations all around the country and right here in Beaufort County that employ adults with disabilities by purchasing products they hand craft for Aunt Laurie’s. We are the conduit that connects disabled organizations through our gifts during life’s special moments and event.

Q. Tell us about any special people you’ve met through your business.

A. I’ve connected with more than 20 organizations around the nation that employ adults with disabilities that make our high quality products. When I open up a box with new inventory, It’s pretty special to get a hand written thank you note from the adult with autism who helped make it. Doesn’t get any better than that. We did make Vanna White a custom gift basket last year for the Beaufort Film Festival. That was fun.

Q. How do you see the importance of local shopping? How does your business interact/support with other local businesses? The community?

A. Local shopping helps strengthen the economics of our area and also supports business owners following their dreams. I love helping people, and connecting people. My next dream is someday opening a retail storefront to employ higher functioning adults with disabilities to work at and run the business. Aunt Laurie’s supports numerous local small businesses by buying local products for our baskets. Chocolates, cookies, peanut brittle, spices, sauces, etc. all are locally sourced. Our baskets are handmade at the SC Voc. Rehab Department, so we are helping local adults with disabilities learn job skills.

Q. Where do you see the business climate in the Lowcountry going?

A. I see the business climate growing and strengthening with the new port. This will bring new jobs, families, and money to the local economy. I see more medical, engineering, and technical job and small business opportunities, as well as new housing. Our strength is that our small business owners are dedicated and we help one another. We need to retain that culture while attracting the larger, more commercial companies. I hope more people take advantage of this growth opportunity and follow their dreams.

Q. Do you have any favorite memories you have over the years?

A. Yes, when I walked into Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) one day, one of the special members that paints our ceramics gave me a big hug. That’s what it is all about! Volunteering at the Special Olympics Golf event was also very special to me.

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College Counseling at Hilton Head Preparatory School THE MISSION of the college counseling program at Hilton Head Preparatory School is to create a program that allows the counselor to develop a personal relationship with each student and their parents. Deena Paradiso, Prep’s Director of College Counseling, feels that getting to know a student and family is the key to helping that student find the right college for them. That relationship – and the introduction to the college process – starts in the eighth grade.

In their eighth grade English class, each student completes a college research project and looks at upper school course selection as it relates to getting college ready. They learn what a transcript looks like, what Advanced Placement (AP) courses are and what the various standardized testing options available to them might be.

Eighth graders also interview current college students, write mock college essays, and present their college research to the class.

To assist in the transition from middle to upper school, students are enrolled in a freshman seminar class which orients them to the Naviance online college system and to X2Vol – Prep’s online community service administrative system.

They also learn study skills as well as being exposed to community service opportunities and extra-curricular options. As sophomores, their seminar class continues to reinforce what is introduced during freshman year, but with a little more meat. Students also explore AP options and SAT subject tests.

Junior year is where things start to get serious.

Prep’s junior seminar is jam packed with college readiness activities. Much of the curriculum concentrates on SAT and ACT test preparation.

Students also complete the Common Application, create their college resumes, and write college essays. During the spring of the junior year, Deena has individual meetings with each student and their parents to put together P

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During the senior year, Deena meets with each student weekly and helps them to complete their applications, work on interviewing skills, facilitate peer reviews of applications and essays, and helps students research scholarship options.

Deena is there to guide them every step of the way. Prep Senior Sarah DeLoach, who will attend Wake Forest University next year says, “Ms. Paradiso goes out of her way to help us by individualizing the process and being available any time to make the process less stressful.”

Deena’s individualized approach is impactful from day one. Senior Javonne Watson met with Deena during the summer before his senior year when considering a transfer to Prep. “I got more out of three hours with Ms. Paradiso than I did in N

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Hilton Head Prep prepares students for college in everything they do. Prep faculty support the college office by writing student recommendations, incorporating standardized test prep into their curriculum, and offering the challenging curriculum – at all levels - that colleges look for and reward. Dan and Shannon Sheehan, parents of two Prep lifers, couldn’t be happier with their Prep experience. “We rate Hilton Head Prep a ‘10 out of 10’ for the abundance of proactive support and guidance we received throughout our 15 years of education culminating into a smooth transition during the college application process. At every turn, Deena Paradiso made us highly aware of numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities, organized multiple college fairs at the school, and made us feel as though we hired a personal college advisor just for our family.” Their daughter, Catherine, is attending Vanderbilt University in the fall.

Strong relationships are critical in all aspects of the process. Deena has great support from Dr. Sherri Lawless who teaches the seminars’ test preparation as well as coaches, boarding houseparents, and art teachers to be sure that students of all strengths and skills have a successful college selection experience. Deena visits at least five college campuses each year as well as attends college advising conferences, building invaluable relationships with college admissions officers for the benefit of our students.

This year, Prep’s college counseling office has been working with 45 seniors and they have processed over 500 applications. And, as has been the case for years at Hilton Head Prep, 100% of those seniors will be accepted to college.

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doing my research, I found several interesting descriptions of power. One quote comes from the late Margaret Thatcher, former prime minister of the United Kingdom. “Power is like being a lady,” she said. “If you have to tell people you are, you aren’t.” One business psychologist, Nicole Lipkin, noted that “power tends to get to people’s heads; we are not really trained to handle power well.” My casual observation would be that power is ultimately described as having influence over the people and environment around you.

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nature, of what truly motivates people, and of the manipulations necessary for advancement and protection. Power works, but when it is indirect — never coercing people; instead, getting them to voluntarily align with your interests.”

I, like most people, have worked with bosses who handled power well and those who didn’t. Those who did were respected and usually even liked; those who didn’t were usually shown the door. As a community of small businesses where the staff is limited, resources directed toward management training scarce, and mentors slim to none, I’d like to offer a review of the various forms of power in the workplace.

I do this in hopes that it will help Hilton Head Island and Bluffton business leaders take inventory of themselves and adjust their “power style” to create more positive outcomes. In doing this self-inventory, remember that “power style” is situational

and no single approach will work in every circumstance.

Consider the following seven types of power introduced by psychologists John French and Bertram Raven way back in 1959: Legitimate power is the best-known workplace power. It is simply when a “boss” has control over people who are lower in the organizational tree. When you have this type of power, it is usually given to you, and if not properly exercised, it can be just as easily taken away. Legitimate power requires that those lower in the organization believe the “boss” has earned this power.

Coercive power is a real problem at all levels of the workplace, but it is most common at entry-level manager positions.

Coercive bosses lead through threats and force, which are unlikely to provide long-term positive outcomes because employees do not respect or feel loyalty toward these types of bosses. This is akin to bullying in the workplace.

Expert power is achieved through the perception that one possesses superior skills or knowledge. Expert power is real in the workplace and may or may not involve the title of manager or executive. Expert

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POWER IS WHAT DRIVES POLITICS, BUSINESS AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE, AND WE HAVE ALL SEEN THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY OF WHAT POWER CAN DO."

l ace power requires an individual to continue to invest in learning and improving skills.

A co-worker who possesses needed or wanted information is wielding informational power. This is short-term power, as eventually that information will need to be shared. These days, it is much harder to exercise informational power because in many cases, all we need to do is ask Siri and voila, the information is available at our fingertips.

Reward power is when a leader tries to win favor and loyalty with raises, promotions and awards. When you start talking about an individual’s financial livelihood, power takes on a whole new meaning. Unfortunately, this power practice can lead to big

issues down the road when the gravy train stops.

Connection power is exercised by gaining special favor or acceptance from another powerful person in an organization. It’s all about office politics, and that never ends well.

You are tying your future to the apron strings of another.

Finally, there is the real basis for workplace power, at least in my mind: referent power. This power is exercised by the ability to convey a sense of personal acceptance or approval. People with natural charisma, integrity and other positive qualities exercise it. Co-workers will run through walls both “with” these types of leaders and “for” them. Referent power is never granted; it is earned by doing the right things and being a great communicator. Organizations that encourage leaders with referent power stand the test of time.

Power is what drives politics, business and society as a whole, and we have all seen the good, the bad and the ugly of what power can do. Remember that even the least powerful among us can hold sway over those who only think they have power. M

Elihu Spencer is a local amateur economist with a long business history in global finance.

His life work has been centered on understanding credit cycles and their impact on local economies. The information contained in this article has been obtained from sources considered reliable but accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Celebrating 20th Anniversary

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Sept. 4, 1996, 40 children walked through the doors of the newly opened St. Francis Catholic School. Today, those students — and the hundreds who have followed in their footsteps — are reaping the rewards of a faith-based education rooted in traditional Catholic academic excellence.

“St. Francis couldn’t have done more to prepare me for high school,” said Devin McGuiness, one of the “original 40” and now in his final year at The Notre Dame Law School. “It was the best starting point I could have had.”

This year, St. Francis is celebrating 20 years of success. In the past two decades, the school has grown into a thriving pre-kindergarten through eighthgrade school. Its campus, located on Beach City Road on Hilton Head Island, encompasses three academic buildings — including a large library, science and computer labs, a fine arts building, and

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a 15,000-square-foot gym with stage.

Promethean interactive whiteboards and Apple TVs have replaced chalkboards, and middle school students are now issued iPads as well as textbooks.

“We’ve had significant growth and expansion thanks to our dedicated parents and parishioners,” said principal Brian Pope. “The willingness to give of their time, talent and treasure, which began with our founders, has continued to today.” The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-accredited school now has more than 200 students and 20 staff members.

St. Francis Catholic School focuses on developing the whole child — spiritually, academically, physically, emotionally and socially — by providing faith formation activities, competitive athletic teams, a comprehensive fine arts program, academic and extracurricular clubs and competitions, as well as community fellowship events throughout the year.

The school has earned a reputation for academic excellence; it produces a higher percentage of South Carolina Junior Scholars among its eighth-graders than the state average, and the majority of eighthgraders earn high school credit in honors algebra, physical science and Spanish I. Graduates have earned International Baccalaureate diplomas, been accepted into the prestigious Governor’s School, and excelled in advanced high school courses. Alumni can be found living all across the U.S. and overseas. The second generation of students, whose parents are alumni, now walk the school’s hallways.

St. Francis will celebrate its anniversary during its annual gala — appropriately themed “Roaring ’20s” — on April 29. The event includes live and silent auctions as well as a dinner dance at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Tickets are available in the school and parish offices. M

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The Lowcountry law firm Olivetti, McCray & Withrow, LLC has added a new associate to support its growing service portfolio. Craig T. Smith joined the firm in January. He’ll focus on client services including residential and commercial closings, commercial lease negotiation, loan modification, debt restructuring and real estate litigation. Smith previously worked in the Tampa Bay area, where he spent the last decade honing his expertise in real estate law with an emphasis on foreclosures, title curative litigation, commercial and residential leases, and HOA/ condominium issues.

Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island is pleased to announce several recent personnel changes, including two new hirings and two internal promotions. Dominic Hausher has been hired as Palmetto Dunes’ new director of sales, while Ellen Lam has been hired as Palmetto Dunes’ new cultural ambassador.

Kurt Haase has been promoted from group sales coordinator to group sales manager, and Jim Hays has been promoted to Palmetto Dunes’ golf sales coordinator.

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Serendipity Medical Spa welcomes Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams to its team.

Leaver-Williams has an OB-GYN practice on Hilton Head and will be performing procedures using MonaLisa Touch laser therapy, a painless and minimally invasive laser treatment for vaginal rejuvenation.

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GROUP46 NAMED START-UP OF THE YEAR group46 was awarded the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce’s Start-Up of the Year Award for 2016. Since its opening in 2014, group46 has proved the true potential of hard work and unrelenting dedication. A panel of judges selected group46 based off the company’s ever-increasing success, positive community impact and unparalleled creative-edge in modern communications. With offerings in branding, advertising, digital, consulting and public relations, group46 is combined of a diverse collection of experienced marketing and digital professionals who have a passion in crafting smart, inspired, tangible results.

Sea Pines Country Club is pleased to announce Robbie Ames has been hired as the new general manager and chief operating officer. Ames comes to Sea Pines Country Club from Desert Mountain Club, a private golf and recreational community in Scottsdale, Arizona, which has 2,000 members, six Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, and 15 miles of bike and hiking trails. Ames started his club career as a golf professional and then moved into other club roles.

The board of trustees at Hilton Head Preparatory School has announced the extension of current headmaster Jon Hopman’s contract for an additional three years. As has been evident every day, Hopman’s leadership has impacted life at Prep for everyone involved. His continued commitment to providing worldclass academics while recognizing Prep’s solid academic foundation will help Prep continue to provide the best education in the area. Hopman’s

diverse professional background has enabled Prep to seize new opportunities as they arise, even as others struggle to keep up. Prep’s board could not be more pleased with the job that Hopman has been doing and with his ideas for the future.

Departure Media, an exclusive airport media agency, announced that it has signed a new five-year partnership with the Hilton Head and Beaufort County airports to implement a state-of-the-art advertising concession targeting passengers who travel through the airports annually.

The Front Light Building Company, an innovative Lowcountry homebuilder dedicated to creating living environments that promote healthy and engaging lifestyles, has announced that Lindsey Eavenson of Atlanta has joined the company as director of construction. Eavenson, a licensed residential contractor, will be in charge of all day-to-day construction activities for the company.

ULTRASHAPE POWER & VELASHAPE III NOW AVAILABLE Amy Sack has introduced industry-leading body contouring methods UltraShape Power and VelaShape III to Transformation Medical Spa. The spa is the first and only to have the UltraShape Power within 250 miles of Hilton Head Island. It is now the industry leader in fat destruction at 32 percent versus the competition at 22 percent. Fat can be erased anywhere you can pinch greater than an inch with absolutely no pain and no down time. Find more information online at transformationmedical.com.

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The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Foundation is pleased to welcome Renee Williamson as the new director of its Career Services Center. In her new position, Williamson will

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work to connect, educate and make one-toone matches between Governor’s School alumni seeking jobs and internships and South Carolina companies seeking remarkable talent.

Bluffton town manager Marc Orlando has named Trisha Greathouse as the town’s new director of finance and administration.

Greathouse, who joined the town staff in 2007, will supervise the finance department, the business license division and municipal court. In her role as the chief financial officer of the town, Greathouse is in charge of the town’s budget, accounting, purchasing and debt management.

Kate Boardman has been named to the advisory board at the Island Recreation Association. She will be working directly with the program committee. Boardman is a licensed insurance agent with Seacoast Insurance.

AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS The Home Builders Education Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable wing of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association, is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2016-17 Education Foundation Scholarship Program. Due to increased fundraising efforts in 2016, the Education Foundation awarded 10 scholarships of $3,000 each to deserving high school seniors in Beaufort and Jasper counties in May. Scholarship applicants must live

OUTSIDE BRANDS NAMED SMALL BUSINESS OF YEAR The 2016 Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award has been awarded to Outside Brands, the parent company of Outside Hilton Head, Destinations DMC, Outside Daufuskie and Outside Palmetto Bluff. This is the first time in chamber history that the award has been granted to the same organization twice, with Outside Hilton Head first winning in 1992. The award was presented to CEO Mike Overton on Jan. 28 at the Chamber Ball.

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TEENAGER WINS TOP PRIZE FROM AMERICAN LEGION Matthew Wiegel, an 18-year-old senior home-school student, says he loves reading about politics and government issues. His passion was clearly evident as he used his copious knowledge about the U.S. Constitution to win the American Legion Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Hilton Head Island American Legion Post 49 recently. Wiegel earned a $300 scholarship for his nine-minute speech, which he gave without referring to any notes. More than $138,000 in scholarships will be awarded during this year’s program, which continues into April with more than 4,000 competitors. The finals will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Other finalists were: Gabriella Elman, Edward Maxted-Sorensen, Sebastian Dunbar, Ru’Carl Base, Ra’Kell Base and Edna Gonzalez. Toastmasters of Hilton Head also provided volunteers to help coach several of this year’s participants prior to the competition.

in Beaufort, Jasper or Hampton counties and demonstrate financial need and examples of academic and community achievements. The scholarship application deadline is April 7.

The School Improvement Council at Bluffton Middle School is one of five finalists for the 2017 Dick and Tunky Riley Award, a statewide honor that recognizes SIC accomplishments in parent and civic engagement within school communities. The Riley Award was created in 2002 to recognize contributions made by the more than 14,000 local School Improvement Council members who volunteer in the state’s more than 1,200 public schools.

Bluffton Mayor Lisa Sulka, Town Council members and staff honored Shirley Freeman, the town’s director of finance and administration, at the Jan. 11 Town Council meeting for her decade of service to the town of Bluffton. Freeman retired Jan. 20. During her Bluffton tenure, the finance department consistently won numerous awards for municipal finance. The Government Finance Officers Association awarded Bluffton a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for eight years, the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for five years, and the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Reporting for five years.

Congratulations to all of the 2016 Bluffton Business Award winners: Doug Corkern of Four Corners Gallery, Artist of the Year; Taylor’s Quality Landscape Supply and Nursery, Business of the Year; Barbers of the Lowcountry, Small Business of the Year; Tails of the Year, Business Startup of the Year; Bridgette Frazier, Good Heart Award; Don Ryan Center for Innovation, Nonprofit of the Year; Mike Covert, Outstanding Person of the Year; Erin Reichert, Professional Educator & Development Person of the Year; Technical College of the Lowcountry, Regional Impact 60 hiltonheadmonthly.com

Award; Emily Cohn, Rookie of the Year; George Scott, Memorial Award; and Babbie Guscio, Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Child Abuse Prevention Association has once again achieved national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation. CAPA provides the following services: community-based outreach, parent education and support, adolescent pregnancy prevention, and the Open Arms Home for Abused and Neglected Children.

Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services.

The Council on Accreditation evaluated all aspects of CAPA’s programs, services, management and administration.

The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce named Mike Covert, president of Covert Aire, as its 2016 Outstanding Person of the Year. Covert received the honor on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Greater Bluffton Chamber’s annual Chamber Ball. Covert was recognized for his impact on the greater Bluffton community over the past year, as well as his sincere and dedicated efforts to better the Lowcountry.

After completing over 450 hours of clinical neuroscience, Dr. John C Saponara Jr. passed his fellowship board exam. He has been admitted into the American College of Functional Neurology as a fellow of the American Board of Brain Injury and Rehabilitation. Saponara has practiced on Hilton Head Island for 24 years at Saponara Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center.

U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford released the following statement, congratulating the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island on its 50th anniversary: “For 50 years, the Rotary Club of Hilton Head Island has made a marked difference in the community — both locally and at large. From

BUSINESS purchasing the first ambulance for the Hilton Head Island squad to sponsoring the first Hilton Head Island Boy Scout troop, sponsoring surgery for youths from third world countries to conducting an annual food drive, these generous commitments of time and willingness to serve others is a testament to your dedication to enriching the lives of others. Along with many others, I am grateful to the members of this organization for the many contributions you have made. I thank you for your leadership and service over the past five decades and extend my best wishes to you on this important milestone.”

Bluffton police officer Jeb Fay has just returned from Phoenix, Arizona, where he assisted in the field certification for seven new drug recognition experts from across South Carolina. A drug recognition expert is a law enforcement officer trained to identify people who are impaired by drugs other than, or in addition to, alcohol. DREs often testify in court, where the term “expert” has important legal implications. DREs most commonly conduct their evaluations on subjects who have been arrested for impaired driving offenses. Fay has taken being a DRE one step further by becoming a certified instructor.

NEW BUSINESS Dr. Chris LeBlanc, experienced family physician, announces his new practice, VITAL Personalized Healthcare. LeBlanc introduced a new approach to health care based on three principles: awareness, access and action.

LeBlanc is dedicated to knowing his patients as well as he knows the practice of medicine.

Many patients have become accustomed to the impersonal approach from other physicians, and LeBlanc would like to move away from that.

KAUFMAN COPY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Offering a full array of copywriting, editing and communications services, Kaufman Copy is now accepting new clients. Are you a Realtor or a vacation rental professional in need of professionally written property descriptions? We have years of experience crafting inviting copy that incentivizes and excites buyers and renters. Are you a small business owner who doesn’t need the full services of a traditional public relations firm? We work with you to help hone your message and spread it to the world. Email barry@kaufmancopy. ink to put decades of communications experience to work for you.

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BUSINESS Jeanne Thomas, MA, LPCi has opened Low Country Family Counseling, a new private practice located in Bluffton’s Sheridan Park.

Thomas specializes in marriages that have experienced the traumatic effects of infidelity, financial betrayal, sex addiction, porn addiction and intimacy disorders. Thomas is a certified sex addiction therapist, partners recovery therapist, and intimacy anorexia specialist. In addition, Thomas has trained with Dr. John Gottman of the world-renowned Gottman Institute in Seattle, earning the highest Level 3 credential. Thomas is a Gottman-certified workshop leader offering weekend and evening marriage enrichment and parenting programs. Low Country Family Counseling provides therapy for couples and individuals who have been devastated by infidelity, and relational traumas related to addictions.

Windermere is a highly focused, client-oriented insurance brokerage firm geared to high net worth families.

Caris Healthcare, a statewide hospice provider, recently opened an office in Bluffton.

Caris Healthcare, headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, acquired Solaris Hospice in South Carolina in 2012. This acquisition includes the entire state, with offices from Greenville, Greenwood and Anderson to Columbia, Charleston, Sumter and Myrtle Beach. For many years, Caris has ranked above the national average in key performance indicators, including pain and symptom management, according to Strategic Healthcare Programs. Caris intends to bring this highlevel, end-of-life care to the community of Bluffton.

Covert Aire is pleased to announce the results of its December charitable efforts, which included a Toys for Tots toy drive, a canned food drive and help for those who needed heating and air. For the second year, Covert Aire teamed up with several companies to help people without heat. Blufftonbased heating and air company, Covert Aire donated over $10,000 to replace, repair and install heating/air systems in the homes of two families in our area. In December, Covert Aire helped the family of a veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and who is on disability by replacing the furnace and AC coil for the deserving family. This will help the veteran’s family with an autistic child to cope with the cold this winter and heat and humidity this summer.

Amy Kinasch and Wendy Harvey have joined the Windermere Insurance Group team and opened their offices on the south end of Hilton Head Island, right off the Sea Pines Circle. Kinasch and Harvey are serving as private client advisers specializing in high net worth personal insurance. Kinasch has worked in the coastal insurance market for over 19 years and Harvey for over 20 years.

HILL JOINS ISLAND FAMILY MEDICAL Peter Hill has joined the Island Family Medical team.

Hill, an adult gerontology primary care nurse provider, is board certified and received his master’s of science in nursing degree from the University of Cincinnati.

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Located at 2 Marshland Road, XP Fitness and Bungalow Day Spa is a dual-branded gym and spa concept has created something entirely new in the world of fitness on Hilton Head Island. A 24-hour gym offering fullservice personal training, yoga, kickboxing classes and boot camp-style workouts, XP Fitness puts the emphasis on positive outcomes and enjoying yourself while you get fit.

Bungalow Day Spa offers a soothing respite from your daily workout with a full array of therapeutic massage and energy work, plus facials and waxing.

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The Island Academy of Hilton Head has relocated from its New Orleans Road location into a brand new building on the campus of Junior Players Golf Academy at Beach City Road and Finch Street. The Island Academy is a kindergarten through 12th grade educationally innovative, private school options for students on Hilton Head Island. Based on years of research and practical application, The Island Academy focuses on studentcentered approaches to learning and project based curriculum. Founded and created by Jennifer Winzeler and longtime educator and administrator Mary Ann Cyr, The Island Academy meets the needs of each student through its small class size and individualized attention.

Olivetti, McCray & Withrow LLC’s

Daphne Withrow: The Dual-Degree Advantage a small fraction of them qualify as actual victims of malpractice. “The key criteria we examine are whether the injury or loss has been egregious and permanent,” she noted, “and these two consequences aren’t always easy to show.”

Therefore, fewer than 10 percent of all medical malpractice cases land before a jury, leaving many legitimate cases to resolve through other means. Mediation has become the preferred route of the American court system, a trend which suits Withrow well. Because she is remarkably familiar with both the perspective of clients and the views of their healthcare providers, she works to reduce the adversarial elements which often immobilize cases. Also in the mediation process the pressure of being in the courtroom is removed so opposing parties often feel less defensive.

“When families and healthcare providers can let down their guards just slightly through relaxed discussion and with the help skilled mediator, a resolution is more likely,” she elaborated. “Mediation is definitely a catalyst for judicial economy.”

Withrow specifically recalls a medical malpractice mediation involving the loss of a child. The parents and healthcare providers were all distraught over the loss and while Withrow indicated “there was no amount of money that would take the pain away of losing that child,” an agreement was ultimately reached through mediation, allowing both parties to begin to heal.

In addition to her nursing experience, Withrow has worked in related roles in the Atlanta area as a medical sales representative and later a legal nurse consultant. She explained her decision to attend law school stemmed from her passion for patient advocacy which she practiced throughout her career in the healthcare industry.

Withrow and her husband, Michael (Blood Banking Industry), moved to the Lowcountry when their collaborative family of five children left the nest and embarked on careers ranging from minor league Braves baseball player to flight attendant, hair stylist and a Hilton Head entrepreneurial launch by two sons, “Island Head Watersports.”

Though Withrow occasionally misses the Atlanta vibe, she has embraced her mission in the Hilton Head-Bluffton area to guide medical malpractice and personal injury clients through a new age of legal solutions. “My focus is on the client,” she stressed. “My goal is to generate the best results for them whether through pre-suit settlement, mediation or at trial. I want them to feel that I can go the extra mile because I completely understand and respect both sides.”

DAPHNE WITHROW, new partner at Olivetti, McCray & Withrow LLC, explains why her business card includes “RN” (Registered Nurse), a credential she earned years ago. Though she now also has her J. D. degree, the secret to much of her success as an attorney stems from her experience in the healthcare industry.

“Adding the RN to my legal title has been a real advantage for me,” she said. “Clients are reassured knowing that I’m proficient in medical issues and can confidently navigate today’s healthcare industry.”

Withrow handles the bulk of medical malpractice and personal injury cases for Olivetti, McCray & Withrow LLC, a commitment that continues to grow “ While the law tends to with her satisfied clients. Because of the emotional be black and white in its nature of medical malpractice cases, Withrow pointed applications, the practice out that clients often have a difficult time commuof medicine tends to be nicating or understanding critical details. They may more gray. My job is to hesitate to recall painful experiences or fail to comprereconcile these two different hend their own, or a loved one’s, medical diagnostic information. palettes for my medical “Because I can quickly comprehend and sort out malpractice clients.” the important medical details, I can reduce 400 pages — Daphne Withrow of medical records to 20, and get to the heart of the RN, Attorney, Olivetti, issue” she said. “I become a knowledgeable advocate McCray & Withrow LLC for my clients and may be able to keep costs down by minimizing research time.”

Withrow attempts to spare clients from prolonged personal anguish in addition to steep legal fees. When a client first begins the dialogue with Olivetti, McCray & Withrow LLC, the outcome of their pursuit can take many different paths.

In the event a potential medical malpractice claim is reviewed and accepted by the firm, a lawsuit may be filed and the case can proceed to mediation.

Partners Alisa L. McCray, Cathy W. Olivetti and Daphne S. Withrow If not resolved, the case moves to a jury trial.

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Every one of us has the power to build better lives for ourselves

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ne of the cruelest lessons a human being learns is that life isn’t fair. We each face struggles that we have no control over. Mean bosses, troubled children, health problems, natural disasters.

But we do have control over how we react to these challenges. We can overcome our wired reactions of fight or flight and instead take a deep breath, pause and think our way through our problems.

As America tiptoes through the aftermath of a divisive election, perhaps now is a good time to think about how to make our personal

lives better and our tiny spheres of influence more pleasant.

To start with, we’re all lucky enough to enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry and the wonders of our ingrained hospitality. We’re one up on much of the country.

Beyond that, we can contemplate the power we each have to live happier, healthier lives.

Yes, we have the power.

Here are just a few ways we can improve our outlook, our health and our happiness. Along the way, we can build stronger relationships with the people around us and create an even kinder community.

It all starts with our thoughts.

POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING

When the going gets tough, there’s one adage worth remembering: “Attitude is everything.”

No, we can’t make everything rosy again, but we can try to keep our focus on the future and recognize whatever graces we have at present.

Researchers have found that positive thoughts turbo-charge our brains and invigorate our muscles.

Barbara Fredrickson, a psychologist at the University of North Carolina, wrote in her book “Positivity” that positive thinking opens us up to more thoughts, energy and imagination, which in turn lead to happiness and success. Negative thoughts blind us to options, sap our energy and make us sick.

Other studies have shown that positive thoughts and emotions lead to stronger friendship development, marital satisfaction, higher incomes and better physical health.

Those who view the glass as half full rather than half empty are more open to new experiences, critical feedback and increased “oneness” with others. They are more trusting of acquaintances and are more welcoming of people of another race.

However, Fredrickson cautions against “forcing” positivity. It can lead to toxic insincerity. Instead, start by being open to new thoughts, people and experiences. Becoming a positive person takes some work, but it’s definitely worth it.

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POWER OF HEALTH

Right on the heels of the power of positive thoughts is the power of influencing our health.

Indeed, there are health challenges beyond our control, but studies show we have more control over our health than most of us probably realize.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (note the last two words) proved that ramping up physical activity can help you lose weight, of course, but

also reduce your risk for heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Activity can also strengthen your bones and muscles, improve your mental health and mood and increase your chances of living longer.

That’s just from being more active.

Add a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of chicken and fish, and you will feel even better. Luckily, we are surrounded by farms on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton and live just a few hours from the country’s year-round garden, better known as Florida. Abundant fresh veggies and fruits are easily accessible here.

For an outstanding, free resource to help you enjoy better health, check out www.sparkpeople.com. It was started by a tech gazillionaire who wanted to help others improve their health.

THE POWER OF PRAYER Whether it comes in the form of meditation or daily Mass, prayer-like activities give us an opportunity to focus our thoughts and take stock of the posi-

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tive things in our lives. The also offer the chance to think of those we love and send them positive energy. Humans have been praying for our entire existence, regardless of religion or belief. It’s a powerful practice that takes us out of ourselves to become better people to those around us.

THE POWER OF KINDNESS

“Treat others as you would want to be treated.” The golden rule is a maxim of altruism seen in almost every religion and culture from the beginning of recorded history. From the Talmud: “What is hateful to you, do not do to

your fellow: this is the whole Torah; the rest is the explanation; go and learn.” From the Bible: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” From the Quran: "Wish for your brother, what you wish for yourself.” Kindness begets kindness. Sociologists say society would collapse without this tenet.

them. Hear their perspectives, thoughts and feelings. You’ll be better for it, and so will they. Learning about others will enrich your life and boost the happiness that you derive from other people.

You’ll be amazed by what you learn if you listen.

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS

Mahatma Ganhdi once said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” There is evidence that people who give from their hearts, whether it’s money or service, are happier and enjoy more tangible success in life — including prestige, power and wealth. But what’s most important is that they gave first, then enjoyed success. They didn’t give to obtain success, but gave because they wanted to. If they truly gave with the thought they would receive nothing in return, they actually got something in return. Those who give with the hope of getting something in return — a favor

Some argue that only God can forgive, but all of us can forget.

Forgiveness really is releasing from your mind a hurt or injury that is in the past. It goes back to that painful observation that life isn’t fair. We have the power to choose to either harbor ill will and feed it for years, or ignore it and move on. Time heals if we let it.

THE POWER OF LISTENING The best way to enable others to get close to you is for you to listen to

THE POWER OF GIVING

or recognition or a business lead — tend to get nothing. Give because it feels good and good will return to you.

As America adjusts to a new presidential perspective and a rapidly changing world, we each can steer our lives to more positive outcomes. We can choose what lives we lead. Positivity opens us up to joy and happiness. Negativity closes us up and leads us to loneliness and bitterness.

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arlene Schuetz, who runs Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Hos-Pets Pet Therapy program, has an endless supply of stories to illustrate the power of pets. But the one that sticks out involves her own dog, a Great Dane named Milo.

“We had gotten a call that someone in hospice care wanted to see a large dog. It was late on a Friday afternoon, but I got my dog and brought him over,” Schuetz says. “The gentleman was a World War II vet, he was very stoic, but when we walked in, he sat up and

got a big smile on his face. The dog walked over and just stood there and he was just twirling the dog’s ears, and he conversed with that dog all about his time as a POW. His daughter was in the doorway crying.

Afterward she said, ‘I had not heard those stories, I haven’t seen him so animated.’

“He barely spoke to me, just to the dog. But he said, ‘Will you be back?’ I told him we could come back Tuesday, but he passed away on Sunday,” Schuetz recalls. “It was so meaningful to see (the connection he had with Milo). It was really touching.”

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Schuetz started the HosPets program because she’d seen how her own dog had given her parents a newfound joy and sense of purpose when she and Milo moved to town. The program currently has about 60 pets that visit hospice patients, Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, and assisted living residents. The benefits of such visits might look miniscule, but make a big difference.

“People who are very sedentary are suddenly petting the dog and getting their arms moving and their shoulders moving,” she says. “For someone in memory care, (seeing a pet) triggers a memory and gets them smiling.”

Getting people smiling is what Smokey the therapy dog does best. Rescued after a Bluffton house fire nine years ago when he was just a pup, Smokey and his owner, Ritchie Czark, spend four afternoons a week visiting the sick, the elderly and young children.

“He just loves it,” says Czark of Smokey, whose uniquely friendly and gentle disposition has enabled the duo to make 5,400 visits in nine years, including trips to see grieving family members after the mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

in Charleston. “I think seeing how open he is with people, it reinforces what’s important in life, which is sometimes just being nice.”

Hilton Head Humane Association’s executive director, Franny Gerthoffer, says last year was a record year for pet adoptions, with 1,489 dogs and cats finding new homes.

For those who haven’t had the pleasure of a furry (or scaly or feathery) friend in the house, Gerthoffer’s office staff was quick to provide a list of benefits to illustrate the power they have to improve your life: • Pulling you out of a depression.

• Giving you purpose in life.

• Providing company.

• Being consistent when people are not.

• Being good listeners and stress reducers.

• Providing entertainment.

• Boosting your health.

• Teaching you (or your kids) patience, sharing skills and responsibility.

• Giving structure and meaning to your life, with compassion.

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Love of country a lifeline of humanity for many Lowcountry residents

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The United States of America may not feel all that united at the moment, but one thing’s for sure: Patriotism is alive and well, even if it looks very different to different people.

“Patriotism is the manifestation of a fundamental belief in the greatness of this country and the people who’ve given their lives and service to protect it,” says Jack Wilson, a retired Navy captain who heads up the Patriots Outpost at the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing each year.

Wilson sees that display of patriotism at the annual PGA Tour event when the outpost’s special skybox on the 16th green fills

with active-duty military members and their families, as well as retired service members from all branches of the armed forces.

“I think there is this reservoir of patriotism that is inherent in many, many people in this area. Duty in this area is very highly regarded,” says Wilson, who helped to host 1,034 attendees at the outpost during the 2016 tournament. “I think it’s an absolute blessing for us to have this many military heroes in our presence. They are exemplary people who have the highest ideals of service.”

Mike Danoff, who was born in South Korea and immigrated to the U.S. in 1953 when he was 12, has felt a strong sense of patriotism and duty to his country of choice ever since. He says he feels the patriotism in this area to be much stronger than where he used to live in Pennsylvania.

“I think it’s an entirely different concept of patriotism that I’m seeing among older populations here,” he says.

“As people are getting older, I think they begin to do more serious introspection of their own life. And I think patriotism is a lifeline of humanity. I think it gives us purpose for living. I think if we don’t feel patriotism, then we lose purpose of who we are as a country.”

Today, Danoff demonstrates his patriotism by serving as the president of the Hilton Head area chapter of the Military Officers Association of America and the Hilton Head Military Veterans Coalition.

“What JFK said before he was sadly assassinated — ‘Don’t ask what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country’ — that’s the core principle of what I stand for and try to achieve,” Danoff says.

For people outside the military, demonstrating their patriotism comes in different forms.

“I think patriotism has changed a lot today. During World War II it was about joining the military and fighting against pure evil. But today, because there are so many different religions and cultures and issues that make up America, I think people are trying to identify their best way to be a patriot,” says Bluffton resident Heather Bragg, who recently joined the local chapter of the League of Women Voters. “For me, it’s fighting for equal rights, fighting for all Americans regardless of their sexuality or gender or religion or culture.”

To help others demonstrate their love of and hope for this country, Bragg has launched a letter-writing campaign called Letters for Hope (lettersforhope.org), which helps citizens address their concerns to their representatives in a constructive, compassionate way.

“I’ve been writing letters to my politicians since I was in the eighth grade,” Bragg says. “This gives me a sense of direction and purpose, and brings some peace to how I feel about what’s happening in our country.” M March 2017 71

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The family that plays together, stays together. In the Lowcountry, it’s easy to find plenty of ways to do just that.

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ilton Head Island has been a favorite family vacation destination for generations. And it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Last year alone, Hilton Head was named among one of the “30 Best Beaches for Families”

by TravelChannel.com and “Best Family Vacation Spots”

by U.S. News & World Report, and was featured as a familyfriendly destination in Carolina Parent, Traveling Mom and NY Metro Parent, among others.

This doesn’t include the dozens of other “best of” lists that Hilton Head Island was named to, or the awards garnered in respecting publications like Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler.

Hilton Head Island is not only a favorite getaway for families, it is a one-of-a-kind place to raise them as well.

With innovative schools, a tight-knit network of neighborhoods, and many ways to have fun together, it shouldn’t be a surprise that so many found the power of family

right here on Hilton Head.

“One of the best things about rearing a family on Hilton Head is the people,” said Cecile Bibaud, mother of three and director of the Providence Early Learning Center. She’s lived on the island since 1982. “Hilton Head’s wealth of volunteers is unsurpassed. The kids have coaches, music teachers, mentors and many other people who understood that it indeed ‘takes a village.’ It is that community support that makes a difference in a child’s life.”

Growing up in a place where the beach is your backyard, you can play outside until sundown and ride your bike to see your friends is not an experience many people have.

“The island is still a place where kids can roam, which is rare in today's world. My boys grew up riding their bikes to the swimming pool and the nearest fishing lagoon.

They could take the paths to a friend’s house and ride home before dark. I'm so glad they've had that experience,” said Charlie Clark, a 16-year resident of Hilton Head and vice president of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. “In high school, my boys and their friends would play beach volleyball or head to the beach on the weekends. It was pretty idyllic and they so appreciate it now that they're in college, finding out it’s a pretty rare and amazing way to grow up.”

Bibaud and her husband, Steve, married in 1984 and had their first child, Laura, in 1987. Their son, Andrew, was born 22 months after Laura, and Cassidy was adopted years later. All three graduated from Hilton Head Island High School. As the director of a day care center, she gets to see the next generation of families raise their children in a similar fashion as she did.

“Many people think of Hilton Head as just being golf and tennis but it is also a great place to have a family. There are always family-friendly festivals and events. We have the beach and bike trails. We went on ‘mystery rides’ to obscure places on Sunday afternoons,” she said. “My children have great memories of growing up here.” M March 2017 73

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nowledge is power.

And the power of higher education can last a lifetime.

People who earn college degrees not only are more likely to have higher-paying jobs and increased job security, but also health insurance, retirement savings and other benefits, according to the College Board’s “Education Pays 2016” report. The nonprofit group’s study also links education to better health, community involvement and well-being.

In a community that thrives on tourism, education doesn’t necessarily come from a traditional textbook. It comes from a combination of hands-on training, like job shadowing and internships, and classes dedicated to all aspects of the hospitality industry.

“A bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is a ticket to management,” said Charlie Calvert, professor and hospitality management department chair at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. “(Graduates) move to supervisor and management positions quicker.”

Two institutions coming to southern Beaufort County will give students the power of a hospitality education in an area where they can learn hands-on and in the classroom.

USCB broke ground last month on its Hilton Head Island campus on Office Park Road. The campus will house the school’s hospitality management program, a center for the

hospitality industry and executive education, a teaching and learning facility for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and a civic gathering place and resource for the community.

A true hospitality program is relatively rare, Calvert said. Many schools may offer a “track,” but a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management is an applied degree that includes courses in catering, hotel management and other topics so students are prepared as “generalists in the lodging and food service fields.”

The students and graduates of USCB’s hospitality program will be entrenched in Hilton Head’s tourism industry, learning alongside professionals in the field.

“The majority of our students will live, learn and study on Hilton Head Island.

Then, hopefully, they will stay on the island, prepared for management and as entrepreneurs,” Calvert said. “It’s exciting to be back on the island, and to have young people have a chance to work part-time on the island, and it will

add a vibrancy to the area and will help improve the service level.”

The Technical College of the Lowcountry also has plans for a culinary school in southern Beaufort County.

“This comes out of the reccurring request and need for workers in that industry,” said Leigh Copeland, assistant vice president of marketing and public relations at TCL. “Restaurants — so we hear — say that they need trained, professional workers, and we feel this program will definitely help meet their needs.”

Though it’s several years from completion, the culinary school is planning a 25,000-square-foot facility with multipurpose teaching kitchens, classrooms, a teaching restaurant, a restaurant open to public, and a variety of disciplines and degrees.

“Education empowers everyone at any age,” Copeland said. The average age of students at TCL is 27, with half of the students older than 25 who may be looking to re-invent themselves or find

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Local Rotary clubs work together to improve Lowcountry life FOR 50 YEARS, the Hilton Head Island Rotary Club has been pitching in and raising money to improve the community and the lives of residents.

Since buying Hilton Head’s first ambulance, the club has raised more than $1.7 million for local needs and helped make possible such mainstay institutions as the Island Recreation Center and a permanent home for charitable organization The Deep Well Project.

Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, the club has grown to more than 150 members who participate in service projects year-round. Since 1967, when the Hilton Head club was chartered, four more Rotary clubs — the Sunset and VanLandingham clubs on Hilton Head and the Bluffton and Okatie clubs on the mainland — have adopted the international organization’s motto: “Service above self.”

SHOWING SIGNS AT 50 To kick off its 50th birthday, the Hilton Head Rotary Club did what seemed most fitting — another service project to improve the community.

After brainstorming and vetting ideas, the club created 50 signs to place along the town’s bike paths, giving bikers and walkers quick facts about the island’s history and ecology.

“For our 50th anniversary, we wanted to give a gift to the community that both residents and visitors would enjoy,” says Michael Marks, who led the sign committee. “We hope it will be a fun, educational moment as they are riding their bikes or walking down the pathway.”

The signs are part of a multitude of projects the club has adopted over the past five decades. It typically picks a long-term project every couple of years to work on and raise money for. Past examples include building island bus shelters and funding a new building for Memory Matters, which provides care for Alzheimer’s and dementia sufferers and help for their caregivers.

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The club has also funded $300,000 in annual college scholarships, and its members have been regular fixtures at the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing PGA Tour golf tournament, serving as greeters and manning the will-call ticket booth.

“We all enjoy getting out there and trying to make it a better place to live and work,” Marks says.

MARKING 20 YEARS AT SUNSET The Hilton Head club isn’t the only group of Rotarians on the island celebrating an anniversary.

The Sunset Rotary Club turns 20 this year. Though much smaller than the Hilton Head club, its 35 members make a big impact on the community. President Ron Molen says the club likes to stay small, and its specialty is getting out in the community and lending a hand.

“We do contribute $10,000 to $20,000 a year to nonprofits,” Molen says. “But our preference is to actually get in and do the sweat equity.”

Some of the club’s recent projects include painting the Hilton Head Children’s Center, landscape work for the First Tee youth golf program at the

Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, and sprucing up the facilities for the Wish Upon A Horse riding program for children with disabilities.

VANLANDINGHAM MAKES IMPACT The VanLandingham Rotary Club has been serving Hilton Head Island since 1983, raising more than $1 million for community organizations through its annual television auctions and other fundraisers.

The club raised $350,000 to build the Hilton Head Children’s Center. It funded Volunteers In Medicine’s Pediatric Dental Clinic. And it raised $200,000 for the island’s Boys & Girls Club.

Its other projects include helping with the development of the University of South Carolina Beaufort, Hilton Head Heroes, Operation R&R and Neighborhood Outreach Connection.

SERVING THE MAINLAND Across the bridges on the mainland, Rotarians are busy in Bluffton and Okatie giving a boost to local nonprofit organizations.

The Rotary Club of Okatie raises thousands of dollars through its annual Polo

for Charity event. Last year’s tournament yielded $6,000 for victims of Hurricane Matthew. The club recently completed its Have a Heart and Feed the Children fundraiser, and also donated $5,000 to Moss Creek Marines, which helps place assistance dogs with combat veterans suffering from physical and mental injuries.

At the nearby Rotary Club of Bluffton, members also pack in a lot of community service each year, working several fundraising events, including Mayfest, the Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival and the Bluffton Oyster Roast.

Last November, the club bought about 200 pairs of new shoes for needy children through its annual Happy Feet program.

Club president Michael Putich is particularly proud of the club’s Walk for Water fundraiser, held in September. Along with a grant from Rotary International, the event funded the construction of a $50,000 clean-water facility in Miramar, Peru.

The project was also an example of how the local Rotary clubs work together for the greater good.

“I will give a big shout out to all the Rotary clubs in the area,” Putich says, “because they each contributed something to our international water project, and we really appreciated that.” M

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Alternative Medicine “Traditional” medicine practiced for thousands of years by the Chinese and other ancient peoples like the Greeks, Indians and Romans was rooted in holistic health by treating the whole body through emotional and spiritual well-being. BY DEAN ROWLAND

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heir practice, without benefit of scientific evidence or established science, of course, is considered today’s “alternative” medicine because it runs counter to mainstream orthodox medicine. Few Western practitioners in the modern medical profession integrate holistic principles in their practice.

About 40 percent of adults and 12 percent of children in America use some form of alternative or complementary medicine.

Here are the most popular.

MEDICAL SPAS This niche healthcare/cosmetic industry has emerged over the past decade with more than 2,100 facilities nationwide open for business. Minimally or non-invasive aesthetic procedures led by laser machine technological advances have pushed this hybrid industry fast-forward into our culture.

Aging Baby Boomers, the majority women, are lining up for laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, skin rejuvenation, Botox injections, dermal fillers, body contouring, weight loss, facials, waxing and other anti-aging treatments.

Most medical spas have a physician on-site, although state regulations vary.

ACUPUNCTURE TRADITIONAL SPAS Nurturing the mind and body through ritualistic and healthy products has been fashionable in our modern society for several decades. However, the origin of spas has long been associated with nature’s healing hot springs and mineral waters and dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times.

“Spas are places devoted to overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit,” says the International SPA Association. Today, there are more than 21,000 traditional spas in this country.

Spa services include massages for muscle relaxation and relief from tension; facial and body treatments for contouring, detoxifying, toning and exfoliating; manicures; pedicures; and hair salon. Pools, steam rooms, saunas, Whirlpools and relaxing lounges provide total sensory wellness and calm in a soothing environment.

Therapists and estheticians also conduct a variety of specialty services.

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Western medicine oftentimes treats the symptoms of pain and discomfort rather than the causes. Acupuncture has been in the Chinese medicine cabinet for thousands of years, effectively unblocking the flow of internal energy through the body’s pathways by inserting thin metal needles into the skin at specific trouble spots. The procedure redirects energy to help alleviate pain.

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Practitioners also use acupuncture to stimulate connective tissue, nerves and muscles, as well as to increase blood flow to release the body’s natural pain relievers. It’s often used when standard therapies, medications and treatments have been ineffective.

Common distresses like neck pain, lower back pain, knee pain, allergies, insomnia, headaches, nerve injuries, chronic fatigue, stress and anxiety, inflammation and arthritis are often treated by acupuncture. Typically, five to 20 needles are inserted painlessly at targeted distress points where they are left for 10 to 20 minutes.

All acupuncturists are licensed by the state of South Carolina.

HERBAL MEDICINE Herbalism nurtures good health and helps prevent and treat illnesses through natural remedies.

Although the use of herbs—any plant or plant part consumed for its therapeutic value--has been on the upswing for years in the West, modern synthetic, single-chemical medications have long been the dependent go-to source for curative powers and good-health maintenance for 5,000 years.

The fundamental premise of a healthful yin/yang balance in the body for overall well-being dictates which herbal formula of organic ingredients are applied. Unlike modern pharmaceuticals, side effects are relatively scarce.

Turmeric, cinnamon, rosemary, ginger, basil, garlic and St. John’s wort are among the most popular and therapeutic herbs.

CHIROPRACTIC Many people who have never seen a chiropractor imagine lying flat on a table face-down and hearing their back crack or pop during treatment…and then imagine immediate pain.

No worries; it’s only tissue of the spinal joint stretching — a simple, painless readjustment of structural alignment in the musculoskeletal system.

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HEALTH Spinal manipulation helps to increase joint movement and muscle relaxation either by hand or with a special device.

Controlled force on the affected joint can be gentle to strong and slow to fast. Heat, electrical stimulation or ultrasound might be used prior to the hands-on treatment.

Back and neck pain are the most common symptoms, but headaches and arm or leg pain also might prompt treatment.

rotator cuff surgery or any other surgery where mobility is impaired.

A consultation with a physical therapist will examine and diagnose your physical symptoms of pain, reveal your lifestyle and daily activities, and determine a game plan for treatment. The end goal of treatment is to restore and enhance flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination and balance.

A therapist’s first duty will be to reduce pain and swelling, sometimes with manual therapy and techniques such as heat or cold or electrical stimulation.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY Breathe deeply. As the name of this medical treatment suggests, a total body chamber or tube where atmospheric pressure is increased three-fold in a controlled environment produces 100 percent pure oxygen for inhalation.

The technique enhances the body’s natural healing process by stimulating damaged tissue.

As the blood transports this oxygen throughout the body, bacteria are attacked, and growth factors and stem cells are released.

Among the symptoms that oxygen therapy treats are severe anemia, bubbles in the blood, burns, decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, vision loss, diabetic foot ulcers, skin or bone infections and skin grafts, among others.

PHYSICAL THERAPY It hurts when you walk up the stairs or get out of bed.

When it’s hard to move around and have a full range of physical function, making an appointment for physiotherapy should be your next move. The treatment will help to relieve pain and restore normal movement. The same applies for lengthy rehabilitation after successful

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BRAIN FITNESS Exercise does wonders for sustained good physical health and wellness. It makes us feel good. Repetitive cognitive training can do the same thing to maintain or improve brain function, especially for reducing the risk of advanced age dementia.

For those who have been diagnosed with memory impairments, social interaction and cognitive stimulation through digital and hands-on technology can boost spatial, memory, language and visual skills. Art and music therapies, games, storytelling and physical exercise can assist in promoting better brain health--so can restful sleep, good nutrition and social interaction.

Brain plasticity, which means the brain’s ability to change at any age both physically and chemically, can positively affect the brain’s declining machinery as we grow old. Specific targeted exercises that are repetitious and challenging can help retrain and reinvigorate the brain’s functionality.

Good brain health requires daily discipline.

YOGA AND PILATES In with the old and in with the new: yoga and Pilates.

Indian yoga postures date back to 3,000 B.C., and was founded on the unity of the mind, body and spirit through breathing exercises, movement and meditation. It reached our shores in the 1800s and surged in popularity in the 1960s because it stressed strength, balance, flexibility, anti-aging and health remedies.

A progression of holistic seated and standing poses stimulates blood flow to all the organs, glands and tissues for proper body alignment.

Although there are many similarities between yoga and Pilates, the century-old younger technique focuses on strengthening the core muscles, which in turn strikes a balance between muscle groups and forms a stronger, more flexible physique.

One difference between the two practices is that yoga moves at a slower pace and holds each pose for a longer period of time.

More than 28 million people in this country practice yoga or Pilates or both.

MISCELLANEOUS Other alternative medicine practices include sound therapy, Transcendental Meditation, magnetic energy therapy, reiki, tai chi, gi gong (breathing exercises), healing touch, pet-partner therapy, acupressure, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, biofeedback, naturopathy and reflexology. M

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BODY POWER:

“get out your calendar every Sunday and block out time to exercise during upcoming week”

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

aking an active approach to achieving your wellness goals doesn’t need to be time-consuming or financially draining. As a personal holistic health coach and an instructor of yoga, barre and Pilates, I know my clients can attest to the effectiveness of an at-home fitness program. As a triathlete and full-time working mother of three, I can honestly say I wouldn’t be as competitive on the course or maintain some level of sanity without my at-home routine.

Here are five fat and calorie-burning, endurance-building tips to training in the comfort of your own living room.

TIP 1: Get Out Your Calendar. Whether it is on your phone or in your planner, get out your calendar every Sunday and block out time to exercise during upcoming week.

During this time, you can also map out what activities you want to do. Aim to have one rest day, at least three high-impact cardio days, and time dedicated to flexibility, core strengthening and weight training.

TIP 2: Design Your Own HIIT Program.

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is an excellent way to use readily available tools like your own body weight to create a big burn in a relatively short time. Some of the most effective movements include: • Burpees: Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower to a squat and then jump (or, to modify, step) back into a plank position. Complete a push-up (to modify, allow your knees to come to the floor) and then jump (or step) forward. Stand up, and then jump into the air while clapping your arms overhead.

• Plank pose: You can do this on your forearms with your hands clasped together — which is great for anyone with wrist issues — or with straight arms. Work your way toward holding the plank for 1 minute.

• Cardio: Whether you use a bike trainer (my personal favorite), a treadmill or have a short stretch of sprintable pavement just outside your door, you need to get your heart rate up.

Strive for 10-20-30: pushing yourself 10 seconds at maximum capacity, 20 seconds at medium capacity and 30 seconds at an easy pace. Then repeat for several sets.

TIP 3: Eat Like an Athlete. We are not talking about calorie reduction here, but rather fueling your body properly. Two hours before a workout, eat a balanced meal with some energy-inducing carbohydrates like a poached egg with gluten-free bread.

Within 30 minutes of your workout, eat a protein-rich mini-meal like a tablespoon of no-sugar-added almond butter and electrolytes (my favorite is Nuun).

TIP 4: Sleep Like a Champ. Sure, sometimes it’s hard to get a good night’s sleep, but developing a sleeping regiment can make or break your fitness routine.

Implementing good sleeping habits like committing to a specific bedtime and wakeup time, turning off the electronics an hour before bedtime, or practicing a relaxing bedtime ritual like applying highquality lavender essential oil to your pillow or in a diffuser is key to conking out.

TIP 5: Don’t Forget to Chill. Developing a consistent meditative practice — whether it’s moving meditation like yoga or seated/ reclined breathing exercises — will reduce cortisol (the fight-or-flight hormone that is linked to belly fat) in the body and promote mental clarity.

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The 2017 Hilton Head Bridal Show was held on Sunday, Feb. 19 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. There were 60 vendors in attendance presenting everything a couple needs for their perfect day. 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.

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HOBBIES

THE STUFF

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Which is mightier, the pencil or the pen?

Two Lowcountry collectors find joy in putting ink — or lead — to paper.

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the days of the ever-present keyboard, a few who write or draw still enjoy the feel and appearance of a well-made pen or pencil — and they’re willing to pay for it.

Hilton Head Island resident Pete Caramello has collected luxury pens for about 25 years, ever since he stumbled across a Montegrappa Alfa Romeo rollerball pen in a Massachusetts mall.

“I had owned an Alfa Romeo (Spider) when I was in my early 30s,” he recalls. “I had sold it years ago and saw the pen, and it brought back good memories.”

Since then, he has added 15 to 20 pens to his collection, ranging in price from about $200 to $3,000.

He falls for the ones that catch his eye.

“They do feel better in your hand when you’re writing,” he says, “but I like the way they look.”

The pens aren’t just showpieces, as he uses the ones he buys. He likes the impression they make on others.

It appears that his love of pens may be an inherited trait. It started with a Montblanc his mother gave him 39 years ago.

“It was the first nice pen I ever got,” he said. “I still have it today, and I use it every day.”

He later learned from an aunt that his father also was a pen lover.

HOBBIES On a visit to Italy, he made a point to purchase a Visconti fountain pen in Florence, where they are made.

Caramello says most of his pens come by happenstance during his travels for business, and he plans to keep buying one or two a year. Many are valuable and have likely appreciated, but he isn’t looking to cash in.

“I do it just because I like them,” he says.

“Father started collecting pens many years ago, and when he died, his collection went to one of his siblings,” Caramello said.

“Maybe it’s genetics. I didn’t even know he collected them until long after I started collecting them.”

His favorite, a limited-edition Ferrari Montegrappa, came from Las Vegas, and it’s the only part of the story he didn’t leave there.

“I bought it in Vegas after a good night in a casino,” he says with a laugh. “I couldn’t afford the car.”

Some of his other favorites include a Fabergé pen and a recently acquired special-edition John F. Kennedy Montblanc.

A FAN OF LEAD While Caramello has found his love in ink, Hilton Head Island resident Charles Grace prefers lead.

“I’m a big fan of vintage mechanical pencils and vintage wooden pencils,” says Grace, designer for Hilton Head Monthly.

Grace’s art career began on the cusp of the digital design age, and he still loves to put pencil to paper. His favorite is the Eberhard Faber Blackwing 602 wooden pencil, used by “Looney Tunes” cartoon illustrator Chuck Jones and composers such as Duke Ellington.

What’s the appeal of a pencil that can fetch as much $800 a dozen on eBay and

will eventually be whittled down by a sharpener?

“It’s because of the lead mix, the feel, the balance and the adjustable eraser,” Grace says. “… I will attest to the smoothness of the mark.”

He’s also a collector of mechanical pencils, favoring those with advertising labels because of their look.

He especially likes the ad pencils from the 1950s and 1960s with logos of companies such as Sinclair Oil, with its green dinosaur logo.

“The weirder the product, the better,” he says.

Most of his finds come from flea markets, where he bought his first mechanical pencil 20 or so years ago. They cost from 25 cents to $20.

As with Caramello, he also has no plans to sell his collection — and he won’t even consider switching from lead to ink.

“I rarely write with a pen,” he says.

In advocating for his favorite writing utensil, he adds: “Are you sure what you wrote down doesn’t need to be erased?” M

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POWER READS One of the most important ways an aspiring writer can improve his or her work is simple: read good books. Here are a few power reads from local authors worth checking out: “Contact and Conflict: Book One in the Space Fleet Sagas” by Don Foxe Space Fleet’s first battle-worthy spaceship, SFPT-109, is on her maiden voyage when first contact occurs. An alien ship of refugees from a galactic conflict has arrived. Chased, low on supplies, and huddled aboard a damaged vessel, they seek sanctuary —but at what cost to Space Fleet? The decision is in the hands of no-nonsense Capt. Cooper.

“The Mermaid of Hilton Head” by Nina Leipold The mermaid of Hilton Head Island didn’t always live around the island; she used to travel up and down the East Coast with her mermaid pod. When passing by Hilton Head, she often noticed that the sea turtles seem stressed.

The mermaid set out to investigate the problem and find a way to save the turtles. After discovering a simple solution to the turtles’ problem, the mermaid dedicates her life to protecting and caring for the island’s sea turtles.

“Big Ma and Me on the Bayou” by Gwendolyn Ste. Marie With colorful language and vividly portrayed characters, “Big Ma and Me” will grab you from the first sentence and not let you go. Gwendolyn Ste. Marie has crafted a literary memoir that takes one to the Cajun country of south Louisiana and gives the reader a sense of every aspect of that land and those French people. Add to that snippets of the Cajun language and the recipes that are indigenous to that region, and you have a read that is difficult to put down.

“Murder on the Mon Wharf” by Thomas A. Ruck This action-packed murder mystery takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with intriguing detours to the Washington, D.C., area and the Lowcountry of South Carolina while exploring the life of a wonderful woman. Tom Ruck is a Pittsburgh native, where he was educated. He is a graduate of Duquesne University’s School of Business and Administration. After leaving Pittsburgh in 1986, he spent 23 years living and working in the DC area. He now lives on Hilton Head Island.

“Hush Now, Baby” by Angela W. Williams “Hush Now, Baby” is the story of how a little white girl climbed out of an uneasy childhood in the segregated South on the backbone of a black woman who loved her.

A host of African-American women permeated Southern families. One of those stalwart women was Eva Aiken, a central figure in the author’s life from her birth — until Eva staged a sit-in at the girl’s wedding. The story captures the glorious early years of a Lowcountry family, then graphically depicts its unraveling.

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“Defense Mechanisms” by Jessica Goody Highly observant and deeply moving, the 75 poems in this collection from award-winning poet Jessica Goody offer themes of difference and affinity for a look into the nature of reality. Whether describing the confines of an iron lung or the liberty of the open sea, Goody’s nuanced language delivers unforgettable images of a world that holds more questions than answers. There is pain and loss, but also joy and freedom in which the fetters of physicality become the means to explore what it means to be fully human.

“Silk Purses and Lemonade” by Elizabeth Robin “Silk Purses and Lemonade” emerges from a comment that Elizabeth Robin “start seeing the glass as half-full.”

Turbulent months watching her brother fight and succumb to acute myeloid leukemia makes finding a positive outlook difficult. A world callous to the challenges faced by refugees, a sensitive ecosystem, true democracy and human rights teases at her ability to find hope. And yet she does, in poems that mark a journey through a tangle of grief, loss, and witness. Here she offers a steadfast belief in human will, the integrity to shed pasts and persevere through that jungle.

“The Devil Dragon Pilot: A Ford Stevens MilitaryAviation Thriller” by Lawrence Colby Concealed deep within China’s inland borders is one of the most secretive airplanes ever flown, known as Devil Dragon.

She’s sleek, unbelievably fast, and mysterious — her test pilots have one mission in mind: make her operational use as soon as possible. But when strange transmissions of pilots are recorded without an aircraft appearing on radar, and bizarre cellphone signals are detected at towers hundreds of miles apart, the intelligence community team is set in motion, and U.S. Air Force Reserve pilot Ford Stevens is asked to take on the most dangerous assignment of his life.

“Thrill Kill: A Matt Sinclair Mystery” by Brian Thiem Cops in Oakland seldom meet people whose lives are going well. That’s certainly the case when homicide sergeant Matt Sinclair recognizes the dead woman hanging from a tree as a teenage runaway named Dawn he arrested 10 years ago. And as Sinclair and his partner, Cathy Braddock, soon learn, many of Dawn’s clients — not to mention the local and federal officials who protect them — will go to any length to keep the police from digging too deep into her past. Then the killer goes public, and Sinclair and Braddock must race to uncover the secrets Dawn was killed to protect before her killer unleashes a major attack on a scale the city has never seen before.

“Fast Track Networking: Turning Conversations into Contacts” by Lucy Rosen Whether you are looking to secure a new deal — or land a new job — Fast Track Networking gives you the tools you’ll need to put the power of networking to work for you. You’ll be amazed at the opportunities that will unfold once you begin to network correctly — and unconditionally. Through hundreds of valuable tips and dozens of networking success stories, you’ll learn the tricks of the trade from the woman dubbed “the Queen of Networking.”

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BY LISA ALLEN | PHOTOS BY MIKE RITTERBECK

Bluffton is about the lose one of the area’s standout courses. Not anytime soon, but the time is still coming.

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he course doesn’t have the fame of Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town Golf Links, but locals sure know about this hidden gem.

Need a reminder? Does Hilton Head National ring any bells? Oh yeah, the course without any development on it.

Even Palmetto Bluff can’t say that.

Sadly, the course known for its absence of development might be the development. Talk about irony.

The 25-year-old course, a blend of designs by Gary Player and Bobby Weed, already gave up nine holes of its original 27-hole design to Bluffton Parkway construction in 2010, leaving its signature par-3 over water merely a prop for traffic passing on Fording Island Road.

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before the Beaufort County Council will wipe the course off the map—if it’s approved. The course’s 300 acres will become a small city. The numbers are astonishing: 400,000 square feet of retail space, 500 hotel rooms, 300 apartments, 200 single-family homes, 400 assistedliving units, a 100,000-square-foot convention center, and a 1,500-seat performing arts center. You won’t see any deer or wild turkeys there.

But in the meantime, what about the course?

“Our mission is to be the best golf course in the area,” said head golf professional Sterlyn Mitchell. “In the meantime, we're operating an awardwinning golf course that offers great service and championship conditions to golfers from all around the world.”

Located less than a mile from the bridge to Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head National offers 18 holes of championship golf that rivals any resort or private facility in the Lowcountry.

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On a recent Sunday, that was precisely the case. Staff was waiting as I pulled up to drop off my clubs.

Up a couple of steps was a clubhouse out of central casting: a welldesigned building surrounded by rich landscaping. Inside, oriental rugs over wood floors led to a well-stocked pro shop one way or to a warm, inviting pub another.

As my tee time neared, the starter rallied our foursome and laid the ground rules: carts stay where they’re supposed to or the cart’s electronics yell at you. If you ignore the beeping and continue into the woods or onto a no-carts fairway, the cart shuts down.

They’re quite protective of their wellgroomed Bermuda and adamant about pace of play.

I had forgotten how much I love the course. It’s rare to find a course with four distinct par 3s. One has a hill to the left that feeds balls into a greenside bunker (I speak from experience).

Another has a pot bunker that cannot be exited toward the green. Between my playing partner and myself, we tried six times to hit onto the green (it became a sport in itself). It couldn’t be done. A third par 3 is a visually taunting downhill green that looks much easier to hit than it is. The fourth is a putting green surrounded by a dry moat.

In between is an interesting collection of tree-lined par 4s and par 5s. The rows of trees demand that your drives remain straight. Large, undulating greens punish you with three (maybe even four) putts if your approach shot lands opposite the pin.

But no matter how you play, the natural setting and peace and quiet make it all worthwhile. Without a doubt, Hilton Head National is a treasure hidden among the ever-increasingly bustling Bluffton area.

Take my advice: Go enjoy Hilton Head National while it’s still with us.

You’ll enjoy a glimpse of what the wilderness near Hilton Head looked like just a generation ago. M Lisa Allen of Beaufort is an avid golfer and writer who has played more than 100 courses across the country. Her preference to play is right here in the Lowcountry.

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Youth development organization rolls out new facility and introduces new executive director Brady Boyd.

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rady Boyd’s story may sound familiar to most of you.

An Ohio native, he fell in love with Hilton Head Island during a visit and decided he wanted to stay, spending his days golfing and enjoying the beautiful weather.

Where Boyd’s story differs from the thousands of other Ohioans who can say the same is that he turned his love of the game into a new chapter in his life, leaving behind a career at Procter & Gamble to pursue his dreams.

“Six months after our honeymoon, we packed up and moved to Hilton Head and I started working at Palmetto Dunes,” he said. “I put the suit and tie away and was working at the bag drop.”

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Following stints at Palmetto Dunes and Bear Creek, Boyd received his Class A status from the PGA and spent nine years developing programs at Old South as head pro. A chance encounter with the general manager at TPC Tampa Bay led to him working in Tampa for 12 years, but soon Hilton Head was calling again.

“We have lots of family and friends here, and a good relationship with the church,” he said. “It was one of the few places we would consider leaving Tampa for.”

A few years after returning, Boyd is now stepping into a new phase in his golf career as executive director of The First Tee of the Lowcountry, the local branch of the national youth development league designed to build character and impart lasting life lessons through the game of golf.

“After 25 years in the golf industry, it was a great way for me to give back through an organization that has just about the best mission you can create,” he said. “It’s really refreshing to see these

smiling faces, and these kids are getting life lessons and some are touching golf equipment for the first time.”

And just as Boyd is embarking on a new chapter, so is the organization he now leads. The First Tee, which for a long time has partnered with area schools and golf courses to offer its programs around the region, now has a facility of its own.

“A lot of chapters don’t have a physical site,” Boyd said. “We’re very fortunate to have a place where we can conduct our skills classes and other programs.”

Across 13 acres off of Gumtree Road, the First Tee of the Lowcountry’s new facility offers a 350-yard driving range, plus a six-hole short course and a ninehole disc golf course running around the perimeter.

The unique layout of the course places six fully maintained green settings, plus corresponding tee boxes, within the space of the driving range itself. This brilliant Clyde Johnston-designed layout maximizes the space available, letting

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it convert from driving range to short course with ease.

The new facility enjoyed a soft opening in the spring, but an official opening was delayed due to Hurricane Matthew. Now, The First Tee is ready to show off its groundbreaking new short course and driving range, perfectly suited to help bring the game of golf to a new generation.

“We still have a little what I call ‘paint, polish and shine’ to do,” Boyd said. “But

by April 23, we’ll be ready to showcase it and really give our community a sense of how well the group here has used their donations and grants to get this facility built.”

For the children of the Lowcountry, it means a safe environment to develop crucial life skills in the context of the game of golf with the help of a core group of dedicated coaches. “These guys are so committed and engaged,” Boyd said. “They don’t just go out there and show somebody how to putt.

Registration is open for The First Tee's spring programs. The grand opening is set for April 23.

Visit www.thefirstteelowcountry.org for details.

They’re working in these values and you can just watch and see it working.”

Locals not only benefit by gaining an incredible new facility for their children to grow into capable young men and women, but there is also a long-term goal of opening up The First Tee’s

driving range and short course to the public.

But ultimately, The First Tee’s new era, including its new executive director and new facility, will help it flourish, just like the young golfers of the Lowcountry who now have a new place to grow. M

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GROUNDBREAKING SYMPOSIUM SHIFTS HILTON HEAD’S CYCLING PROFILE INTO

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The Southeast Biking Symposium will bring some of the biggest names in cycling and urban planning to the island for a different kind of conference.

In recent years, small Hilton Head Island has seen its profile skyrocket as the Southeast’s new hot spot for the converging worlds of cycling and urban planning.

Thanks to the efforts of the Town of Hilton Head and the Hilton Head Island Visitor and Conventions Bureau, not to mention immense public support from area businesses and community leaders, the island has been designated as the only Gold-Level Bike Friendly Community in the Southeast.

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And with a new groundbreaking conference set for March 23-25, its reputation in the bicycle tourism space will reach a new level. The Southeast Biking Symposium will bring together a who’s who of the cycling world’s pre-eminent thought leaders, civic planners and local leadership to chart the Southeast’s future as a bike-friendly region.

What makes this symposium different — apart from the massive names attached to it, including Tour de France cyclist Christian Vande Velde and Andy Clarke,

former president of the League of American Bicyclists — will be its exciting open-air format, along with the traditional conference rooms.

The Southeast Biking Symposium will take participants onto the trails and beaches of Hilton Head, allowing for first-hand exploration of the town’s brilliant approach to marrying cycling and planning.

“The Southeast Biking Symposium will be a great way for leaders to learn and exchange ideas about best practices in helping transform the Southeast,” Clarke said. “What we do here will create a blueprint that will effect lasting change on Hilton Head Island and beyond.”

The Southeast’s reputation as a haven for two-wheeled athletes and explorers is already proving to be a major force

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The Southeast Biking Symposium is set for March 23-25 at the Beach House on Hilton Head Island. Register online at hiltonheadisland.org/southeastbike.

for positive change, transforming how we build and grow, and opening new avenues for tourism revenue and overall quality of life. Hilton Head’s golf-level status makes the island just one part of a movement in which towns and cities all over the region are discovering how much good can be done at 14 miles an hour.

Take Augusta, for example; it made a huge investment in cycling culture and is seeing a massive return. Or in Macon, where an ingenious initiative called Macon Connects created unique “popup” cycling lanes and earned overwhelming community support.

Or along the proposed East Coast Greenway, which could create a cycling path stretching all along the East Coast. Each of these represents the Southeast’s growing commitment to the lifestyle, and will be covered as breakout sessions during the symposium.

“The Southeast is perfect for cycling,” said Vande Velde. “That’s why I chose to live here — the weather and the opportunity to train year-round. Now that I’m here, I’m in love.”

Joining members of the cycling world will be some of Hilton Head’s civic leaders who have championed the cause of cycling tourism and infrastructure on the island. World traveler, Huffington Post and The Washington Post blogger, and Hilton Head local Ashley Trexler will share how to encourage parents to explore their world through biking during the symposium. In addition, Ariana Pernice, vice president of the Hilton Head Island Visitor & Convention Bureau, will address future biking tourism and trends for locals and visitors.

“I am very excited to be investing in this symposium,” Pernice said. “This not only brings visitors from all over the region to our island, but helps us open fresh new avenues for tourism and creates an entirely new dynamic for the island’s massive appeal as a destination.”

The Southeast Biking Symposium will have an impact on a movement that is already allowing the region to reinvent itself. By hosting the event, Hilton Head puts itself forward as a leader in this movement, helping to elevate its own profile while shifting the entire region into high gear. M Christian Vande Velde and Friends.

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BERKELEY HALL INSTRUCTOR ON TOP 100 TEACHERS LIST

Berkeley Hall Club senior golf instructor Krista Dunton was recently named among GOLF Magazine’s biennial list of “Top 100 Teachers in America” for 201718. Since its inception in 1991, GOLF Magazine’s distinctive ranking has become the industry standard for teaching excellence. New members and the complete list will appear in the March print issue, and online at Golf.com. Dunton has appeared on the Top 100 Teachers in America list since 2011. Candidates for the list are selected from nominees submitted by the PGA, LPGA, U.S. Golf Teachers Federation, top industry executives and GOLF Magazine readers.

More than 250 nominations on average are accepted from the country’s 25,000 instruction professionals. As part of a rigorous selection process, applications are screened against 15 baseline criteria recommended by the Top 100 Teachers Credentials Committee and ranked by a group of active and former Top 100 Teachers. Final recommendations are made by a separate Selection Committee, comprised of GOLF Magazine's instruction editors, established Top 100 Teachers and alumni, and invited World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame members. The recommendations are then submitted to GOLF Magazine for final consideration.

“We applaud Krista's outstanding dedication to the game of golf and the exceptional level of talent she brings to our Berkeley Hall golf community,” said Adrian Morris, Berkeley Hall Club general manager and chief operating officer.

HILTON HEAD HEROES NAMED FINALIST FOR PGA TOUR CHARITY OF THE YEAR

The PGA Tour recently announced that Hilton Head Heroes, a Hilton Head Island-based nonprofit beneficiary of the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, was a 2016 PGA Tour Charity of the Year finalist. The group was awarded a $5,000 grant from the PGA Tour.

"We are honored to have the PGA Tour recognize the impact we make to families who have children fighting life-threatening illnesses,” said Lindy Russell, founder of Hilton Head Heroes. “This donation will allow us to treat more families to a vacation of a lifetime and give them a welcomed break from the realities of having a sick child.”

Hilton Head Heroes’ mission is to bring families with children between the ages of 2 to 16 who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses to Hilton Head for a relaxing vacation.

In 2013, Memory Matters was named the 2013 PGA Tour Charity of the Year and received a $30,000 grant. The 49th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will take place April 10-16 at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links.

HILTON HEAD CHRISTIAN NAMES PEDUZZI HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

Longtime Hilton Head Island football coach Ron Peduzzi was recently named head coach at Hilton Head Christian Academy.

Peduzzi served as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator the past two seasons. Prior to that, he spent 11 seasons as the head coach at Hilton Head Preparatory School. His Prep teams won SCISA state titles in 2005 and 2007. Peduzzi takes over for Matt Smith, who went 3-14 the past two seasons.

POLLARD NAMED PTR SOUTH CAROLINA MEMBER OF THE YEAR FOR 2016

Wexford head tennis professional Mike Pollard was recently named Professional Tennis Registry Member of the Year for South Carolina.

This award is presented to a PTR member who has shown dedication and diligence in promoting and supporting tennis and PTR. Pollard coaches more than 25 adult USTA teams annually, as well as both men’s and women’s interclub teams. He also coaches multiple adult players who compete in both the singles and doubles Ultimate Tennis Leagues, as well as multiple Junior Tennis teams during the year. Pollard is co-tournament director for one Junior USTA tournament and one USTA adult tournament each year. He also participates in many local exhibitions and is a member of the Hilton Head Pro League, which in 2016 raised $2,700 for the PTR Wheelchair Championships. During his three-year tenure as head professional at Wexford, the tennis facility has won multiple prestigious awards including 2014 USTA Outstanding Facility of the Year, 2016 Island Packet Tennis Facility of the Year, and the 2016 USTA Southern Member Facility of the year.

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EXPERIENCE GREEN RECEIVES COMMENDATION

Experience Green recently received a commendation from the Town of Hilton Head Island for its community leadership and recognition as the winner of the first International Sustainable Golf Destination of the Year Award for the Hilton Head Island area. Experience Green was founded in 2010 with a scope of service encompassing Hilton Head and greater Beaufort County. It provides education, programming and initiatives for the community that are focused on the what, how, why and when of sustainability. Since Experience Green’s inception, its long-term goal has been to improve society through increased stewardship of the environment, care of people, and growth of economic prosperity.

OLDFIELD CLUB RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

Oldfield Club has retained its designation as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Golf course naturalist Jill Kombrink led the effort to maintain sanctuary status on the course. Oldfield Club was designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2004 and is one of 892 courses in the world to be designated as such. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, endorsed by the U.S. Golf Association, provides information and guidance to help golf courses preserve and enhance wildlife habitat and protect natural resources. Golf courses from the United States, Africa, Australia, Canada, Central America, Europe, Mexico and Southeast Asia have achieved certification in the program.

"Oldfield Club has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program. They are to be commended for preserving the natural heritage of the area by protecting the local watershed and providing a sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property," said Tara Donadio, director of cooperative sanctuary programs at Audubon International. "To reach certification, a course must demonstrate that they are maintaining a high degree of environmental quality in a number of areas.”

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IMPORTANCE OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Designing Your Life & Your Home Choosing a professional design team is perhaps the most important decision you will make when building or renovating a home, or simply giving your home a facelift. One of the key players in your professional design team is your interior designer.

Your home is an expression of where you are in your life, somewhat like a chapter of a book.

It is the outward visual expression of your needs, wants, dreams and lifestyle. And your interior designer will do much more than just help select paint and wallpaper. A designer’s job is to capture and translate your life and your story into furnishings, decorations and functional spaces that reflect where you are in your “book.”

A good designer has a variety of responsibilities and skill sets. He or she will guide clients on how and where to best spend their design budget, and act as an advocate, interpreter and liaison between the client and other professionals working on the house. A good designer will also make sure that clients are informed about the best resources for their budget and needs, and will try hard to understand the lifestyle and requests of the client.

And, of course, most good interior designers are creative and visual people.

Here is a look at some of the Lowcountry’s top designers.

Kelly Caron Designs, ASID, NCIDQ

Kelly Caron Designs is a boutique design studio based in Bluffton, South Carolina, in the heart of the Lowcountry’s thriving design district. We create tailored environments, constructed with precision, luxury design elements and meticulous attention to detail.

2016 Lighthouse Award for Best Interior Design 2016 Readers’ Choice Award for Bluffton’s Favorite Interior Design

5 Promenade Street, Suite 1302, Bluffton SC

843.540.9759 kellycarondesigns.com

Our design team brings years of experience to each project and allows for clients to visualize every aspect of the design - from start to finish. We are accomplished in discovering and defining our client's vision. From large scale projects to more modest ventures, our passion is bringing the southern soul and inspiration from our unique Lowcountry surroundings to each and every client.

Our professional and sophisticated design team is experienced in all forms of design, from elaborate custom woodworks and to intricate details on fabrics. Our goal is ensuring that each characteristic of your concept is produced to the highest specification. Rather than being restricted by design house style, we stay true to the initial client conviction, strive to perfectly tailored designs to your needs, personal taste and lifestyle. We are attuned to the most innovative trends and developments in materials and finishes.

We are known for our approachable nature to design and meticulous attention to detail at every level of budgeting. We take pride in our ability to complement your vision while adding value to your home or business. We look forward to collaborating with you!

Plantation Interiors

Since 1972 Plantation Interiors has been the Lowcountry’s leading interior design firm complimented with an extensive showroom and the area’s largest library of custom resources from around the world. We are the only Hilton Head design firm with a large furniture showroom, on-site warehouse, trucks and a full-time installation crew. We have an award winning staff of professional interior designers, support and warehouse personnel.

Plantation Interiors takes great pride in the many awards won through the years including 11 of the coveted Aurora Awards for best interior design in a twelve State Region and the Caribbean.

As our firm has grown and changed over the past 45 years we have maintained our reputation as a trendsetter as well as a friendly, easy to work with interior design firm that offers our client’s a high degree of personal service. You can rely upon our tradition of distinctive design and depend upon the result… an environment made to order, designed effectively, executed efficiently and tailored to your budget.

Our commitment begins the moment you enter our showroom and will continue long after your design is delivered… A promise we have honored for 45 years.

10 Target Road, Hilton Head Island, SC

843.785.5261 plantationinteriors.com

Group 3 PROJECT: Kitchen Renovations

THE DESIGNER: Over 30 years and with 100’s of kitchen renovations designed; Group 3 initiates all projects with the guiding principal of, “quality design with quality materials”.

From smaller scale renovations to custom built homes, formal or informal, grand or subtle, Group 3 prides themselves on attention to detail.

THE ROOMS: Renovating a kitchen is often a major undertaking and requires the right professional to coordinate all of the facets involved. Sometimes, however, what is needed to update a kitchen may only include new floors, counters and backsplashes. Even new hardware and paint can transform a kitchen quite substantially. The best kitchens function well, have durable materials and stand the test of time. Todays kitchen that invites has a balance of textures, materials and color ranges that work well with the adjoining spaces in an open plan home.

1600 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC

843.689.9060 843-689-9060 group3designs.net

PRO TIP: Hire a design professional that has experience in kitchen renovations! They can help you determine what needs to be updated and how to establish a realistic budget.

From there the design professional can guide you through the numerous decisions to be made including cabinet design, layouts, lighting, appliance selections colors and finishes and hardware. Lastly, they can oversee the project through completion with contractors and suppliers.

Abode PROJECT: Guest Room (doubling as Study); Palmetto Bluff THE DESIGNER: Since 2011, Anne Hagerty Interiors has been proud to bring a fresh look at interior design to coastal SC and GA. With our design office in Historic Downtown Savannah, GA and Abode Fine Home Furnishings, a retail showroom in Old Town Bluffton, SC, we are perfectly positioned to cater to the design needs of the Lowcountry region. The firm provides a seamless process from concept phase through installation on every project and we offer a full range of interior design services tailored to each individual project. We are part of Coastal Living and Southern Living’s exclusive Designer Network.

6 State of Mind Street, Bluffton, SC

843.815.3322 abodesc.com

PRO TIP: Guest Rooms are a great opportunity to have a multi purpose space so you can maximize the usage of the space. A built-in daybed and bookshelves create a cozy nook in this room. Sconce lighting is key to softening the space while providing practical task lighting for reading. We used the same green/gray color as the wall color for the built-ins to create a cohesive room. I love mixing textures – velvet pillows, natural window shades, dark matte sconces, and metallic and organic accessories are what makes the space interesting and dynamic. The homeowners (and their four legged friends) can enjoy this space when they don’t have guests.

Donna Coudés PROJECT: Den / Office THE DESIGNER: My projects start with the practical aspects of each room. How do you live in your home? What are your needs?

I scale the furniture to fit comfortably so there is a nice flow. It's then I bring my fabrics, catalogues, paints, wood and metal samples; in other words the fun begins! In essence YOU are painting a canvas. What is your favorite pallet of colors? There is always something you really like. It's that kind of excitement and inspiration that creates the rest of the process.

THE ROOM: The first fifteen seconds you enter a room, will be the impression you keep forever. That would be your focal point. A area to design from or around. This particular DEN/OFFICE needed to also have additional sleeping, thus a queen sleeper sofa. The desk is around the corner. Since we had a large passageway leading to/from the Living Room; we wanted a Wow factor. I seem to attract clients that love color and I am so glad! Notice "she" loves all the blues in the world? No greens here.

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PRO TIP: Trust what you love and have always loved. That's the true you.

828.775.4399 interiorsbydonna.com

Lynes On Design PROJECT: Calibogue Cay THE DESIGNERS: our projects create spaces that meet the lifestyle of our clients, in a collaborative and fun process. Our designs are always conducive to health and wellness. Every choice of color, fabrics, wood, metal, art and furniture is made with intent, but we start with you.

THE BACKGROUND: We specialize in the interior design of private homes, personal and professional offices, indoor and outdoor living spaces and unconventional spaces, ranging from yachts to healthcare facilities.

1 Rowboat Row, Hilton Head Island, SC

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PRO TIP: Your space is your sanctuary.

Trust your instincts— what you love and what will keep you happy.

House of Design House of Design approaches the field of interior design as a shared and cohesive effort, fusing its clients’ needs and ideas with expertise and vision. Combined and individual experience and extensive resources enable team members Jackie Spooner and Patty Small to provide creative, thoughtful and practical solutions.

Jackie and Patty's ability to help clients goes beyond interior furnishings and accessorizing. They are always available to oversee architectural drawings, supervise construction or renovation and work closely with clients, builders and subcontractors. Their most important asset is a love for their profession.

House of Design approaches a single window treatment with as much enthusiasm as furnishing a complete home.

“We believe our blend of expertise, sensitivity to our client’s needs, and hard work make us a unique Interior design firm and has created wonderful long lasting relationships with our clients,” Spooner said.

House of Design has been in the interior design business for over 25 years on Hilton Head Island and is affiliated with IDS and ASID. Their work can be seen throughout the Lowcountry.

House of Design has a large resource area as well as a showroom with furniture, upholstery and accessories for your home.

37 New Orleans Road, Suite Q, Hilton Head Island, SC

Jackie Spooner 843.384.2642 Patty Small 843.384.9159 houseofdesignhhi.com & Facebook

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Spring is in the air.

Is your home ready?

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the weather begins to turn warmer, the last thing many homeowners want to think about is prepping the lawn, garden and outdoor living spaces for the spring and summer months. Ever since Hurricane Matthew blew into town in October, we’ve been cleaning up our properties and trying to restore some order to unwelcome disorder.

But with spring comes the chance to harness Mother Nature’s power for good. The storm showed us how unpredictable she could be, but now that most of the debris has been removed from streets and yards, it’s time to remember the beauty Mother Nature can bestow upon the Lowcountry.

On a nice, warm, invigorating kind of spring day, with the salt air floating freely, spend an hour or two walking around your property. Visually inspect everything, from natural scapes to hardscapes. With acute attention comes the power and motivation to make changes.

Think spring planting, outdoor entertaining and casual outdoor living. Look for wear and tear on your deck, terrace, porch, fences, trellises or railings; check your outdoor lighting, walkways, pathways and driveway for raised or uneven surfaces; clean your outdoor kitchen or grill, gutters, swimming pool, fire pits and fireplaces, and outdoor furniture; inspect dry, brown patches in the grass and determine the health of your plants, trees, shrubs, flower beds and borders; and pick up everyday clutter like discarded plant pots, random branches, sticks and leaves.

Here are some spring maintenance chores that are especially important in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, as well as some other tips for the new season.

Pruning

Look closely at your shrubs and trees for broken or bent branches that could be caused by hurricane damage or winter cold and remove to allow for new plant growth. Make sure the branch is cut cleanly, not torn, to allow the plant to heal from its seasonal dormancy and to ensure its natural shape. New growth needs to be nurtured to reach fruition.

Prune buds on new wood and spent perennials. Leftover annuals? Pluck them. Flower and leaf buds should be showing now.

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Greening the lawn

Make sure your lawn is dry before walking on it and beginning spring maintenance.

Dethatch, aerate and reseed.

Most of our lawns suffered some damage from Matthew, and dead grass needs to be raked and removed. Moisture and air reinvigorates fresh grass. If planting anew, consider doing a soil test to determine the pH and nutrient levels; applying lime might be the best option for high acid levels.

In the next month, fertilizing with herbicides adds nutrients to the soil. Control pests by applying an organic pesticide. The first few mowings should cut only the top third of the grass blades.

Be mindful to check for winter weeds that might be emerging now. A post-emergence product should be used depending on grass type.

Cleaning outdoor furniture

Quality outdoor furniture on your deck, terrace or patio is an investment in enjoying the Lowcountry good life. But like your lawn and garden, it needs maintenance, especially after enduring brutal weather conditions like a hurricane — or simply everyday exposure to the elements.

Sun, rain, wind, heat, cold, tanning oils and nature’s droppings affect woods, metals, iron, plastic (polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene), wicker and bamboo. Tables, chairs, umbrellas, hammocks and cushions are all susceptible to fading, stains, rust, cracks, tears, chips, discoloration, dirt, mold and mildew.

Sweep the material to lightly clean, rinse and then wipe down with a sponge with a gentle cleanser. Rinse again and dry with a lint-free cloth. Scrub to remove mold, and regularly clean wicker to limit mildew buildup. Peel chipped paint, then touch up with paint if needed. Clean wood surfaces, paint if needed, and then seal with a preservative. Sand metal furniture lightly if there’s evidence of mold or rust, and then touch up with paint and apply a liquid wax for protection; a silicone spray will lubricate moving parts. Fabrics should be cleaned regularly; use a fabric protector to ensure water repellency.

Spring cleaning tips from the experts

Choose a reliable outdoor lighting contractor. NiteLites, an industry leader in professional outdoor lighting, suggests retrofitting existing systems to energy-efficient LEDs and maintaining your outdoor lighting system regularly. With free outdoor lighting consultations and great maintenance programs available, NiteLites makes it easy to illuminate your home, landscape or commercial property to help provide curb appeal, safety and security.

NiteLites Outdoor Lighting | nitelites.com | 843-593-9672 You can lay sod any time during the growing season, though spring and early autumn are best because cool temperatures combined with occasional rain help sod quickly root. If you lay sod in summer, water at least twice a day for several weeks.

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Taylor’s Quality Landscape Supply & Nursery taylorsqls.com | 843-705-2600 Late winter and early spring in the Lowcountry are the ideal times to plant shrubs, trees and hardier perennials. Gary Moews at The Greenery, Inc. says, “The mild winter and even milder spring allows your new plants to easily develop strong root systems without the stress of drought and heat from summer months. Now is the time to get ’em in the ground.”

The Greenery | thegreeneryinc.com | 843-785-3848 Cabinet refacing can be a great alternative to the mess, hassle and high cost of kitchen remodeling. The key is choosing the right contractor. First, seek out quality materials. Look for solid hardwoods and craftsman construction techniques.

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Lowcountry Home & Garden Show Coming to Bluffton

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After 31 consecutive years, the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show must be doing something right, thanks to its sponsor, the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HHAHBA).

Last year, the annual extravaganza drew more than 6,000 visitors over the three-day weekend event. This year, the association expects even more to attend.

“Friday at 10 o’clock, it feels like 2,000 people come through the first hour,” said Meg James, HHAHBA executive officer.

Visitors will arrive en masse Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26 to connect with at least 93 exhibitors representing the entire swath of the association’s 450 member companies. Among the categories to be represented are decks, pools, plants, lumber, flooring, painting, interior design, roofing and security systems.

The indoor/outdoor venue totaling 13,000 square feet at the Buckwalter Recreation Complex in Bluffton is “another way for us to help our members showcase their goods and services to the community,” James said. “It’s not your typical grand convention center exhibit. It’s localized to our community. It’s members from

our community and it’s members of the community coming.”

James said three events will be held each of the three mornings and afternoons with two additional events daily. Among these will be cooking demonstrations by area chefs, lectures and workshops. She’s also planning to schedule do-it-yourself workshops and seminars, as well as in-booth demonstrations by exhibitors.

Additionally, area farmers will be setting up their vegetable and fruit stands at the Farmer’s Market on Sunday, kids will enjoy their own workshop and activity area, and thousands of dollars in giveaways are planned.

The Home & Garden show will be held in conjunction with the 23rd Parade of Homes Tour of new and remodeled houses on the same dates.

“Folks are able to go on the tour, see the homes, meet the builders face to face,” James said. “It’s one-stop shop for folks.

It’s an informative weekend for people looking to renovate or build or redecorate their homes.

It’s a lot of one-on-one time and free consultations.”

The show is free to the public and the tour/gate pass is $5.

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American Wood Reface | woodreface.com | 843-815-6700 A metal roof is more energy-efficient than a shingle roof. And if you live in an area that is prone to hurricanes or harsh climates, metal roofing can help to protect your house from harsh winds up to 145 mph, as well as severe storms and hail. Many insurance companies provide discounts on homes that have metal roofing, and a metal roof can last two to three times longer than a shingle roof. A metal roof also complements many architectural styles, from a Lowcountry home to a more contemporary design. Having a metal roof can also add value to the home for resale. Metal roofing often is made of recyclable materials and is fully recyclable if you decide to remove or replace it.

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Hampton Lake home offers elegant style without the formal feel

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hen interior designer Kelly Caron goes to work at her office/studio in the Bluffton Promenade, she is surrounded by her work — literally. Her work environment reflects her creative sensibilities for its warmth and Lowcountry swag. Picture 200-year-old reclaimed barn wood flooring, shiplap wood board on the walls, soft colors and lanterns.

That made her the designer of choice for Brenda Jeffcoat of Randy Jeffcoat Builders while working on a high-profile assignment at the rejuvenated Hampton Lake community. Jeffcoat Builders was constructing a $1 million Lakeview model home, with Court Atkins Group as the architect, and they wanted Caron to use her interior design talent to give the home a true “Lowcountry vibe.”

“When we began the model home project with the Jeffcoats, we wanted to blend a traditional Lowcountry aesthetic with what we would classify as lakeside living,” said James Atkins, a partner in the

Bluffton architectural firm that he and William Court founded in 2004. “It pulls some of the elements that are prevalent in the amenities of this particular home” — like materials, textures, bracket detailing, the openliving floor plan and indoor-outdoor living spaces.

Caron got to work pulling together Lowcountry elements, consulting with Brenda Jeffcoat frequently.

“After we did a walk-through of the floor plan, there were some elements that spoke to me,” said Caron, whose firm won the overall 2016 LightHouse industry award for Best Interior Design. She was inspired, she said, by the floor-to-ceiling windows along the back wall and all the light they allowed into the home.

“We spec’d out very large, oversized windows with transoms to blur the line between the inside and outside and take in the long views of the lake,” Atkins said.

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And she had plenty of room to work with — the kitchen and dining rooms boast ceilings of 16 1/2 feet, while the foyer and great room feature two-story, 23-foot-high ceilings.

“We wanted to treat the kitchen, which tends to be the heartbeat of the home, like the great room or dining room and give it some creative vaulted ceilings and make it feel light-filled with nice detail,” Atkins said.

And don’t underestimate how creative ceilings can be.

“Most clients would probably know us for our magnificent ceiling details,” said Rhett Jeffcoat, vice president of sales, marketing and estimating for the builder. “We were able to give some ‘wow’ factor to the kitchen with a frontto-back-of-house vaulted ceiling with beams, covered by tongue-and-groove pine and then added a whitewash over the boards to give a rustic elegant feel.”

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of space so it feels spacious. The home lives larger than it is with great natural light.”

Rhett Jeffcoat said Hampton Lake wanted phase three of the residential community to be entirely Lowcountry in style.

“We relished that opportunity to show the public what we were capable of in this design field,” he said of the home, which took seven months to build. “We wanted elegant Lowcountry without the formal feel.”

“They wanted it to be Lowcountry, but we also wanted it to be inviting and comfortable and a place for entertaining because of the open floor plan,” Caron added.

Caron and her team, who spent four months on the home’s interior design, wanted to blend wood tones and painted tones.

“We were successful in the balance of colors and textures throughout the space,” Caron said. “I love the natural materials,” such as the 7 1/2-inch handscraped walnut wood with dark finish flooring.

The home, which Caron described as “Lowcountry transitional with some elements of traditional,” showcases some

traditional furniture with modern hues and warm, tranquil colors throughout with not a hint of rustic decor. Cooler gray-blue tones and accents of teal-aqua blue are paired with “soft furnishings and soft colors in soft surroundings,” she said.

“It’s a ‘breath-of-fresh-air’ kind of coastal,” Caron added.

An 11-foot-long island with a Fantasy brown granite top stretches beneath two large finished black-iron lanterns in the light and airy kitchen. Custom inset cabinets and high-end appliances give way to the adjacent dining room, which oozes with elegance and opens to a screen porch with gas fireplace.

Elsewhere, shiplap wall board covers the powder room and entry foyer, where a large custom-made oyster shell mirror hangs, the mud room features a Savannah gray brick floor and custom built-ins, and a tiered chandelier hangs in the great room and shines above shiny silver mercury glass lamps and an antique coffee table purchased in Ohio Amish country.

“It’s luxe Lowcountry living,” Caron said. “We incorporated individual looks in each space and how they could complement each other, from the kitchen to the dining room to the living room.”

The 3,741-square-foot, two-story home, which won three LightHouse awards last year for Jeffcoat Builders,

VENDOR LIST Builder: Randy Jeffcoat Builders Architect: Court Atkins Interior Design: Kelly Caron Designs Landscape: Sunshine Hardscape and Nursery Cabinets: Peacock Cabinetry Appliances: PLAY & Gourmet Appliances Tile and Carpet: Abbey Floor Fashions Hardware: Bird Decorative Hardware Windows & Exterior Doors: Pella Window & Door, LLC Roofing: Howe Contracting, LLC Drywall/Painting: Benchmark Interiors, Inc. Plumbing Fixtures: Ferguson Enterprises Lights and Fans: Cregger Co.

features three bedrooms and threeand-a-half bathrooms in the main residence and a bedroom and full bath in the bonus room above the garage.

“Our eye goes to the details and level of quality and expectation we have for every home we build,” Brenda Jeffcoat said.

The Jeffcoats gave Atkins an “open challenge,” he said. “We wanted to create an identifiable model that captures what Hampton Lake is all about, but also what the Lowcountry is and make it a signature home. … We created a model that sets Hampton Lake apart and the Jeffcoat team apart.”

“Brenda trusted us with the whole vision of what they were trying to go for, and we delivered,” Caron said. M March 2017 117

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“ After meeting with several builders, we chose Jerry Davis with Jerry Davis Custom Homes. We felt a true partnership with Jerry. He instantly got what we were trying to do and in return he brought so much to the table. After moving in to our home we feel like the vision we set out with was fully realized.” — Mr. And Mrs. Lemal, Belfair Plantation

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REAL ESTATE NEWS Weichert RealtorsCoastal Properties owners and brokers-in-charge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Darren Yost to the agency’s sales team. Originally from Cincinnati, Yost is an accomplished sales executive with over 16 years of local, regional and national sales, marketing and management experience. His career began working with his father’s construction company and with relatives in the real estate profession.

Weichert RealtorsCoastal Properties owners and brokers-in-charge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Nic Quinones to the agency’s sales team. Quinones was born and raised in the small town of Amherst, Ohio. He attended Bowling Green University. In 2014, Quinones moved to Hilton Head Island to enjoy his love for sports, fitness and the beach. He has worked in management and customer service and became a Realtor in early 2017.

Phil Porter has joined Charter One Realty as a broker associate and will partner with long-time local Realtor Brad Wilson to form the Wilson-Porter Team. Porter will be working with Wilson out of the north office of Charter One Realty, which is located near the front gate of Hilton Head Plantation on Main Street. With over 55 years of combined real estate experience the Wilson-Porter Team has the knowledge, experience, and professionalism to help navigate their existing and new friends and clients through all aspects of the real estate market in the Hilton Head Island area.

Weichert RealtorsCoastal Properties owners and brokers-in-charge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Tina Carroll to the agency’s sales team. Originally from Indiana, Carroll first vacationed in Hilton Head Island the summer of 2010. In 2011, she bought her first vacation condo, and her dream came true in 2015 when she moved to the island permanently.

Carroll enjoys managing her two vacation rentals and sharing them with other families.

She became a real estate agent to help others realize their dreams of the island lifestyle and making happy vacation memories.

Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties owners and brokers-in-charge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Jennie Page to the agency’s sales team. Page has been a Lowcountry lover for over 20 years. Beaufort charmed Page and her husband so much that they decided to move here from the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York.

The area’s first Little Free Libraries are now open at 800 Main St. and 7 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head Island, and soon to open at 6 Promenade St. in Bluffton, joining the movement to share books, bring people together and create communities of readers. As a global company with over 800 real estate shops in 32 countries, Engel & Völkers Hilton Head-Bluffton wanted to bring this “global reading and sharing movement” to the Hilton Head area.

Weichert RealtorsCoastal Properties owners and brokers-in-charge Joe and Karen Ryan welcome Nancy Hansen to the agency’s sales team.

Following a successful career in the telecommunications industry, Hansen joined Weichert Realtors in New Jersey in

Becky Herman and Monica Davis had the winning tickets, and they’re proud to donate their prize, the now-famous “Welcome Home Sign,” to the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. This handmade sign sat at the bottom of the bridge onto Hilton Head Island, greeting residents as they returned home after evacuating ahead of Hurricane Matthew. It was made by lifelong island fisherman and surfer Byron Sewell to welcome islanders back in October. The sign was raffled off to raise money for a local resident.

2004 as a sales associate and earned the accredited buyer’s representative designation in 2005. She is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the South Carolina and Beaufort County Association of Realtors.

Engel & Völkers welcomes Christine Reid, who joins the Mark Mayer Team.

Reid brings extensive experience as a Realtor, sales and marketing leader as well as loan officer and originator. Her knowledge of the real estate industry, combined with her passion for serving her clients, align with the high standards of the Mark Mayer Team as well as with the values of Engel & Völkers: passion, exclusivity and competence.

Weichert Realtors-Coastal Properties is proud to announce that Realtor Kelly Weber has been named an ambassador to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Weber is one of only 12 people to be selected for this highly coveted volunteer position.

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Chamber of Commerce, ambassadors work year-round to actively promote the benefits of membership and facilitate networking among members.

Chip Collins with Collins Group Realty has earned the Million Dollar Guild Recognition owned by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. The recognition is awarded to residential real estate professionals performing in the million-dollar and above market. In order to earn the recognition, real estate professionals must first earn the prestigious and exclusive Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation and subsequently must provide documentation proving their specialization in the million-dollar and above market.

Daniella Squicquero, residential real estate adviser with Engel & Völkers, has earned the nationally recognized Pricing Strategy Advisor certification. The National Association of Realtors

Charter One Realty hosted dinner at Honey Horn on February 9 for the first responders, civic personnel, government employees, and the crews from CrowderGulf and Tetra Tech for their tireless efforts, diligence, and commitment in restoring our community. Their extraordinary work, protecting our community, assisting in the cleaning up, and rebuilding following Hurricane Matthew was outstanding. To the public safety departments, town representatives, utility companies, POA staff in our communities, and the FEMA crews … Thank You!

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Alliance Group Realty held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its new office in Old Town Bluffton. Owner/broker Bob Clarkson is shown with 60 realtors, members of the Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and Bluffton mayor Lisa Sulka. Alliance Group Realty also has an office at the Fresh Market Shoppes on Hilton Head Island.

offers the PSA certification to Realtors as determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise and competence, the best use of technology, and a commitment to approach the pricing assignment from various perspectives.

Having been with RE/ MAX Island Realty for most of her career, both RE/MAX and Bonnie Bachman are thrilled to be back together. Bachman is originally from New York City, where she attended NYU. She has a proven track record of successfully assisting her clients over the 30 years in California, New York, Florida and South Carolina.

Charter One Realty has announced that Marian Schaffer, a longtime real estate professional throughout the Midwest and Southeast, has joined the company as an associate broker and agent. Schaffer founded SoutheastDiscovery.com in 2004, a company that focuses on the Southeast region’s real estate marketplace to help guide retirees and second homebuyers with their real estate search. Schaffer helps clients stream-

line their search so they can find the right area, community, and property that meet their objectives. Through her extensive travels over the past decade to the Southeast region, she acquired a vast knowledge of key markets throughout Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and southeastern Virginia, and has built an excellent network of real estate professionals and a solid knowledge base of masterplanned communities geared towards this demographic. Schaffer has also honed in on specific areas, desirable to retirees and second homebuyers in the region — all in an effort to serve her clients and readership well. Through her real estate business, Schaffer has worked with clients from around the U.S. who have found her company’s site online.

Terri and Bill Rupp received The Presidents Club Award for 2016 from Weichert Realtors. Less than 1 percent of all real estate agents in Weichert Realtors achieve this honor and level in sales volume.

Multiple Listing Service of Hilton Head Island integrated its transaction and listing platforms, making transactions easier and homebuying quicker. HHIMLS is the first multiple listing service in the country to combine its TransactionDesk platform by the company Instanet, with Listing Data Checker from CoreLogic.

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION COLLECTION 14 OLD FORT DRIVE

67 HICKORY FOREST

3 TEALWOOD COURT

OUTSTANDING home just off the 10th Fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head – catch the breezes from Skull Creek / the Intracoastal Waterway. 3400 plus sq. ft. with 4 bedroom or 3 plus a bonus room, 3 ½ bath. Formal LR and DR plus a kitchen/family room. Short distance to the Country Club Clubhouse & Skull Creek Docks.

BEST wrap around lagoon views in HHP. A short distance from the Port Royal Sound. Corner lot. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, formal LR & DR, kitchen/family room plus office and covered patio. Updated wood floors, smooth ceilings, detailed moldings, granite counters, paver driveway and path. New roof, water heaters and HVAC system. $590,000

PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC location with distant views of Oyster Reef Golf Club’s par 3 – 3rd hole. Mid Hilton Head Plantation close to Spring Lake Pool complex and the Port Royal Sound. 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, LR and DR, high ceilings, updated kitchen, family room and expansive screen porch. $448,000

31 PINELAND ROAD

40 ROOKERY WAY

2008 HILTON HEAD CLUB VILLA

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GREAT ROOM FLOOR PLAN with panoramic golf view. Granite tops, open kitchen, smooth ceilings, just painted in and out. 2 car garage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full size homesite – now used as a 2nd home. New roof. New HVAC system $445,500

BEST LAGOON VIEWS in Hilton Head Plantation! Full size homesite with a tranquil lagoon and footbridge view. Bright and open 3 BR, 2 BA Formal living room, high ceiling, fireplace and screen porch. Neighborhood pool.

Best value under $440,000 in Hilton Head Plantation. $435,000

TRUE LOCK AND LEAVE. Views of 10th fairway and green of Dolphin Head. Short distance to the Beach Park. 3 BR, 3 Full Baths and great room floor plan. All New Flooring & Kitchen Cabinetry. Private patio and outside storage. $325,000

15 SEABROOK LANDING DR

18 CHINA COCKLE LANE

SPRING LAKE POOL

7 ANGLERS POND COURT

SKULL CREEK/Intracoastal Waterway/Sunset Views 1.27 acre/Country Club of Hilton Head 13 th Fairway/Exclusive Seabrook Landing - neighborhood pool and day dock $325,000

2ND ROW Port Royal Sound Full Size Corner Wooded. Short distance to Dolphin Head Beach Park $189,000

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LAGOON AND CONSERVANCY VIEW - private cul-de-sac pie shaped lot. Neighborhood pool and tennis complex $168,500

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21 SPARTINA CRESCENT - SEA PINES

21 FAIRWAY WINDS

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

OCEAN VIEW, LAGOON/GOLF VIEW, short distance to the Beach and the site of the new Port Royal Beach Club. Outstanding open floor plan. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Baths. 2 master suites, first and second floor and each have outstanding views. Large 2nd floor ocean view deck, private pool, sea wall along the lagoon, 2-car garage and expansive amount of storage areas. Perfect as a primary residence or a lock and leave 2nd home. 21 Fairway Winds is ready for you to add your personal touches to make it yours. Location – View – and Open Floor Plan.

9 LOOMIS FERRY

12 BALDWIN LANE

16 KINGSTON COVE – SHIPYARD

VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS! Eloquent Long Cove home. Membership in Hilton Head Island’s finest golf club plus enjoy boating from the Long Cove Community docks. Mid Island location near all Hilton Head has to offer. 4 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath, wood floors and smooth ceilings, formal entry, living and dining room. Expansive cooks kitchen which opens to family room. The new deck is expansive and the landscaping allows for maximum view. Hot tub, new roof and major renovations.

9 Loomis Ferry is a deal. $799,000

RELAX on covered rear terrace viewing the golfers putt on Indigo Run’s Golden Bear 6th green or drive the 7th. Cul-de-sac setting with extra privacy from the lagoon and wetland. Stucco, 3 bedroom plus den, 3 full bath home with smooth ceilings, bright and open great room / split bedroom floor plan. $517,000

SHORT DISTANCE TO THE BEACH – Great 2nd home, short term rental or a home for full time living. 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Baths, updated kitchen, fireplace and covered parking underneath.

Enjoy sitting on the screen porch watching the bird activity in the lagoon. $398,500

822 WIREGRASS WAY

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121 BEACHWALK

278 THE LEGENDS II

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 7 ANGLERS POND CT. LAGOON VIEW $168,500 18 CHINA COCKLE LANE 2ND ROW SOUND $189,500 15 SEABROOK LANDING 1.2 ACRE SKULL CREEK VIEW $325,000 BLUFFTON 16 BARTONS RUN DR $189,000 38 BARTONS RUN DR $185,000 STEPS TO THE BEACH, Sonesta and Van Der Meer Tennis. 2nd floor wraparound deck for outdoor enjoyment. Smooth ceilings, wood floors & granite tops. Fully appointed with 65” flat screen, Tempur-Pedic king, down to the Keurig. Fireplace, Jacuzzi and more. Closest Shipyard Villa to the Beach.

A five-star rental machine. $260,000

FURNISHED one bedroom 2nd floor end unit flat. Convenient North End island location.

Granite counters, tile flooring in kitchen and bath. Private 2nd floor deck with extra storage.

Full size washer and dryer. Short distance to the villa complex pool. $95,300

WHY WAIT TO BUILD? 2014 home with almost 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bedroom plus flex room, oversized garage, fenced yard, screened porch and many upgrades! Hilton Head Lakes is a private gated community with sweeping lake front vistas and Tommy Fazio designed golf course. $369,000

HAMPTON HALL 280 FARNSLEIGH AVE. $119,000 HILTON HEAD LAKES 966 WIREGRASS WAY $69,900 242 TOPSIDE W $104,900

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Lagoon Views - 3 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #355994 | $389,000

Golf Views - 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath MLS #351054 | $329,000

Golf / Lagoon View - 5 Bedroom - 5.5 Bath MLS #351584 | $1,099,000

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19 Jacana Street | Forest Beach

275 Long Cove Drive | Long Cove

Golf Views - 4 Bedroom - 3.5 Bath MLS #351206 | $638,900

4th Row - 5 Bedroom - 3 Bath MLS #352475 | $999,000

Lagoon View - 4 Bedrooms - 4 Bath MLS #354921 | $595,000

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3 Ensis Road | Port Royal Plantation

9 Rice Lane | Sea Pines

Private Pool - 4 Bedroom - 4.5 Bath MLS # 355269 | $749,000

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Golf Views - 4 Bedroom - 4 Bath MLS #356340 | $699,000

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9 Catboat | Palmetto Dunes | Oceanfront

Gorgeous home with an office/library off the master bedroom and an open kitchen/family room with lovely water views. There is a 3-car garage, an elevator, a private pool/spa and an incredible media room or 5th bedroom. Scenic Broad Creek views. Prepare to be impressed!

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Named “Sea Castle” this spacious oceanfront home provides outstanding views and two open living areas for a great family or group vacation. Features 2 master bedrooms a private walkway to ocean as well as a private heated swimming pool. Excellent for primary, secondary, or rental property.

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7 BLACK DUCK ROAD – SEA PINES

Fabulous custom home on 2 lots with expansive Heron Point golf and lagoon views. 4 BR, 4 1/2 BA, great room, gourmet kitchen. Perfect for entertaining.

MLS #355296 $1,739,000

Gently used home has cedar lined closets, two huge bedrooms upstairs with lots of light. Full size lot and is third from cul-de-sac at end of Governors Lane. Full size laundry room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, oversized 2 car garage, high cathedral ceilings and wood floors.

MLS #357028 $439,900

Stylish contemporary beach house features a Bosch appointed kitchen, a bright open living and dining area that’s ideal for entertaining. Relax in the recreational level that includes game room and bar.

MLS #354405 $3,395,000

Jeannie Lawrence 843.816.2275

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48 SHELL RING ROAD – SEA PINES

345 GREENWOOD GARDEN – SEA PINES

2267 HERITAGE VILLA – SEA PINES

Private setting with 3 bedrooms 3 baths. Granite and updated kitchen. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding. Master bath has jacuzzi tub and spa shower. Master bedroom large walk in closet. Bonus room over the garage. 2 car garage.

MLS #357522 $699,000

Completely remodeled in 2014. Wonderful interior courtyard and back deck looks over the Pete Dye Heron Point golf course.

Granite throughout, with updated floors. 3 bedrooms 3 baths.

Pine plank wood ceilings. Community pool redone in 2014.

MLS #350478 $510,000

3 BR, 3 BA, 1 BR on first floor, 2 BR, 2 BA on second floor. Cathedral ceiling in living room, end unit, extra windows. Lagoon view, short walk to Harbour Town. Great short term rental potential. Current owners only used as 2nd home.

MLS #357664 $429,500

Tommy Austin 843.384.7033 2003 TURTLE LANE – SEA PINES

28 TWIN PINES ROAD – SEA PINES

22 HARLSON GREEN – SEA PINES

3 BR, 3 BA Oceanfront “End Unit.”Granite in beautiful white & stainless kitchen. Largest 3 BR floorplan with custom wall treatments.

Fabulous master bath and guest baths, tile floors and total privacy with oceanfront views. Private gated enclave with 2 pools.

MLS #357036 $1,749,000

Looking for a home with lots of natural light, an open floor plan, and park-like setting? With golf views in the back and open space in the front, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 custom built home offers easy living on a great residential street.

MLS #356455 $659,000

Meticulously cared for and updated home offering views of #5 Harbour Town Golf Links over an expansive lagoon and private pool. With 4 bedrooms each with en suite bath, office off the master bedroom, and two car garage, the ultimate in Island living can be enjoyed.

MLS #357804 $1,295,000

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523 PLANTATION CLUB – SEA PINES

107 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROAD – WOODBRIDGE

2248 HERITAGE VILLA – SEA PINES

Beautiful villa with a dynamite long Heron Point Golf View from your balcony. Recently totally updated with new kitchen (granite, stainless & floors) new baths, new appliances, new floors, new furniture & new paint. Move-in-ready to enjoy.

MLS #352357 $335,009

Lovely 3 BR, fenced yard home with cathedral ceilings, separate dining room, breakfast room, Carolina room. Updated with plantation shutters, handsome light fixtures and new floors. Features 2 car garage fronting quiet cul-de-sac with pretty park in middle. Room for boats and RV’s.

MLS #357811 $279,900

Excellent condition 2 BR, 2.5 BA large Townhouse with ideal location near pool. Recently updated bathrooms and kitchen with new refrigerator and dishwasher. Beautifully furnished, Excellent rental income, Light and airy and a Pleasure to show!

MLS #356006 $357,000

Nancy Cunningham 843.683.4580

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294 STONEY CREEK – SEA PINES

51 WOODBINE VILLA – SEA PINES

47 HEARTHWOOD DRIVE – SEA PINES

Well priced 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath excellent condition rental villa with updated kitchen and private wooded view. Strong rental history with Sea Pines, huge pool on site and walk to new amenities of Harbour Town!

MLS #354158 $389,000

Close to the ocean & completely redone! 2 BR/2BA single level, open floor plan, Carolina room, smooth ceilings, kitchen w/ gorgeous granite & stainless appliances. Private courtyard w/views of the 12th green.

MLS #359026 $387,500

Home looks brand new with all new kitchen, baths, fresh paint, new carpets, new lighting, stainless steel appliances, and designer window treatments and wall coverings.

Home also features high ceilings.

MLS #357289 $799,000

Bill Buryk 843.422.4431

Lynne Anderson 843.384.5426

Kathy Zimmerman 843.633.3307

9 GREENWOOD COURT – SEA PINES

4 TWIN PINES ROAD – SEA PINES – GOLF VIEWS

484 PLANTATION CLUB – SEA PINES

5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath ocean home in a private cul-de-sac. Redone stone bathrooms, granite and stainless steel appliance kitchen, huge screen porch, high ceilings, many living areas, new paver circular driveway and outdoor pool and spa patio plus new fire pit.

MLS #353804 $1,449,000

Spacious one level home updated and enlarged with new kitchen, bathrooms, and many custom features in 2009. Features 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, great room with high ceilings and fireplace, dining room, gourmet eat- in kitchen, den, office, and oversized 2 car garage.

MLS #355359 $1,399,000

Top floor totally renovated two bedroom two bath beauty including smooth ceilings, tiled walkin shower, open kitchen & so much more...Just bring your toothbrush! Across street from beach! Great vacation rental!

MLS #354834 $348,000

Rob Reichel 843.384.6789

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“WHITE CAPS” Waterfront Estate. Main house, Guest Cottage and Pool House. Infinity edge pool overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Royal Sound. Screened Porch Garage $2,850,000

RIBAUT ISLAND – Stately Southern Living Home with covered porches with views and breezes over the Port Royal Sound. Grand Foyer; Private Master Suite plus 3 Guest Rooms. $699,000

ISLAND LIFE STYLE Home with a Screened Lanai, Pool and Hot Tub in the private Golf Club of Indigo Run. 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths. Popular Great Room plan opening to large Chef’s Kitchen. 3 car garage. $749,900

FORMER MCNAIR BUILDERS Model Home overlooking 16th fairway. 4 BR, 4.5 BA, plus Study.

Elegant LR/DR, Chef’s Kitchen opening to larger Family Room. Courtyard with spa/pool. $749,000

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INDIGO RUN

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PALMETTO HALL

SOUGHT AFTER, Raintree Grande Model overlooking the 14th Fairway/15th Green of the private Golf Club. 5 Bedrooms or 4 Bedrooms + Bonus Room, 5.5 Baths. Elegant Living and Dining Room. $739,900

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL NEW “Homes by Marshside” Covered Porch overlooking 16th Fairway in The Golf Club. 4 Bedrooms and 4 Full Baths $719,000

BEAUTIFUL HOME – Within walking distance to the CCHH and Skull Creek Marina + panoramic view of the 10th Fairway. Completely updated! 3 Bedrooms + Study | Office. $649,900

MODEL PERFECT 5 Bedroom or 4 Bedroom + Bonus Room home with 5.5 Baths with a beautiful Golf View. Professionally decorated home with loads of upgrades. $639,000

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INDIGO RUN

BEAUTIFUL DIRECT OCEANFRONT villa with panoramic OCEANFRONT View! Fully furnished 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1st floor Sea Cloisters villa. Great 2nd home or rental property. $535,000

PANORAMIC OCEANFRONT View with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, fully furnished villa. Sea Cloisters is a private oceanfront complex with 64 units, a beautiful Oceanside pool and security gated entrance. $530,000

MODEL PERFECT overlooking beautiful lagoon on quiet cul-de-sac. 3 Bedroom, 3 baths. Spacious Great room, Chef’s kitchen, plus Carolina Room.

Beautifully updated; New Roof. $499,000

POPULAR COURTYARD style Home overlooking Otter Creek. Spacious 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath home with a beautiful Courtyard Swimming Pool. $519,000

PALMETTO HALL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

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PANORAMIC Lagoon | Golf View. 4 Bedrooms (2 down and 2 up) + Bonus Room (or 5th Bedroom) and 3 Full Baths. Light filled Carolina Room. Great Value - New Carpet, New Paint and New Roof! $439,900

RENOVATED HOME at the end of a cul-de-sac overlooking a tranquil lagoon. Spacious Living space opens to a beautiful new kitchen. Elegant Master Bedroom and Bath. Guest Suite. New roof and driveway. $432,500

VIEWS ACROSS GOLF COURSE to Dolphin Head Beach from this cottage style home on a quiet cul-de-sac. Remodeled with beautiful upgrades! 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. 2ND Home. $389,000

BEST VALUE 4 Bedroom Home! Large Great Room with hardwood floors and fireplace with brick accent wall. Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Two Master Suites or mother-in-law suite. $310,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ROSE HILL

BEAUTIFUL, move in ready home! Open floor plan. 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths. Heart pine floors, Screened-in Porch, new stainless steel appliances, New carpet and paint in guest rooms. New Roof. $314,500

INDIGO RUN 14 Hummock Place . . . . . . $399,000

PALMETTO HALL 15 Madison Lane . . . . . . . $107,000

21 Larium Place . . . . . . . $199,000

BERKELEY HALL 4 Rice Hope . . . . . . . . . . $10,000

35 Lancaster Place . . . . . . $179,900

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION 3 Neptune Court . . . . . . . $185,000

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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

“White Caps”

33 SEABROOK LANDING DRIVE • WATERFRONT ESTATE

OVER 5700 SQUARE FEET comprised of a main house, pool house and guest cottage. Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Royal Sound. Owner chose local architect, Tom Parker, to design their dream house and local interior designer Deb Van Plew. Built with every imaginable upgrade and beautifully maintained, this home was built for entertaining. Spacious gathering room and Chef’s kitchen with french Borezio stone flooring. Massive screened porch with tabby fireplace overlooks infinity-edge pool and spa. Master suite with outdoor shower area. Private study with balcony overlooks the water. Media room with the custom audio/video Crestron system is throughout the entire house. Four car garage and motor court. Residents of Seabrook Landing have a private pool and day dock. Offered at $2,850,000.

Rick helped 90 families in 2016 with their real estate needs

SHIPYARD VILLA

OFF PLANTATION VILLA

1 Gloucester Rd. #106 Beautiful

end unit 3 BR villa. This villa really hits on all of the right buttons: Location, View, Condition and Price! Enjoy privacy along with lagoon and golf views from your screened in porch. Desirable open floor plan, the kitchen has been tastefully renovated w/granite counters, updated appliances and fixtures. You don’t need to do anything, just move in and enjoy.

Pool and tennis. $349,900

21 Lagoon Rd. #B2B Fantastic opportunity to own a fully furnished, 2 BD, 1 BA villa located near it all.

Steps to the beach, Coligny Plaza with shopping, grocery store, restaurants and more! You can literally park your car and never need to use it again. Pool on site and well cared for, this will not last, not at this price! $127,750

SHIPYARD VILLA

OFF ISLAND HOME

90 Gloucester Rd. #406 New roof

and H20/heat pump, gorgeous kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and these folks opened-up the kitchen for maximum cooking and entertaining. Completely renovated guest and master bath, office area w/custom built-ins, wood floors, smooth ceilings, updated fixtures and more! Floored attic for more storage. Plus stunning golf and lagoon views. 3 BR, 2.5 BA $299,900

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187 Stoney Crossing Cute 3 BR, 2

BA home w/2 car garage, tray ceilings, wood flooring (Pergo), eat-in-kitchen, Carolina Room and private back yard. Edgefield community features a community pool and playground.

Convenient to schools, shopping, restaurants, walking/biking paths, and entertainment. $189,000

OFF PLANTATION HOME

8 Ansley Ct. Situated all on one level, this 3 BR home with 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 with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a Carolina room. Too many features to list! Large fenced-in yard w/storage shed too. $389,500.

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

34 Pearl Reef Ln. An excellent

opportunity to purchase a golf view lot in the Oyster Reef Crossing subdivision.

Golf view lot is situated at the end of a cul de sac, well treed with privacy and views. The sellers have plans to build a beautiful home specifically designed for this lot they would be willing to include with an acceptable offer, a great value.

Tree & topo survey included. $129,500.

OFF PLANTATION HOME

2 Kent Ct. Where can you get a 4 Br home with a 2-car garage built in 1999 on Hilton Head Island? Right here!

Beautifully renovated kitchen w/granite counter tops, gorgeous new flooring throughout, custom paint and open floor plan! On a corner lot w/plenty of natural light throughout plus a fenced-in backyard. Homes under $300k on the Island are selling fast and 4Br homes will not last, especially at $279,900.

OFF PLANTATION HOMESITE

25 Mossy Oaks Ln. Deep water views on Broad Creek in this hidden gem of a community. With only 64 total properties, Crosswinds is a gated community w/day dock, community pool and stunning Charleston style homes architecture throughout. You moved to the Island for views and nature, this lot has both! Stunning sunset and majestic sunrises await you to build your future dream home on the perfect lot! $224,900.

Rick listed and sold our house just following Hurricane Matthew. He graciously handled scheduling of post storm cleanup and repairs and sold our property at a particularly difficult time in the market. Rick was professional, honest, kind and accessible. We are very grateful to have had a realtor we knew was always acting in our best interest. Rick is willing to spend the extra time to help his clients.

He and his wife even finished some touch up painting for us.

Thank you Rick, The Van Slykes, PA 2017

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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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online and offline marketing campaigns, that’s a given.

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PALMETTO HALL

For more information text 4121479 to 843-547-0131

379 Ft. Howell Drive Fabulous 4BR/3BA home meticulously maintained w/beautiful screened in lanai & heated pool w/waterfall! Filled with natural light, this custom home features: 10’-14’ ceilings, 8’ doors, hardwood floors, big crown moldings, wainscoting, ceiling to floor windows, 2 gas fireplaces, fabulous open kitchen w/granite, gas range, warming drawer, custom built-ins, walk-in pantry, wet bar, master suite w/private office and climate controlled indoor storage. $699,000

PALMETTO DUNES

For more information text 4112866 to 843-547-0131

205 Windsor Place Direct oceanfront views!

Wonderfully maintained with new kitchen. Guest bath has new tile flooring, vanity, granite tops & fixtures.

Master bath has all new tile flooring, new vanity, granite tops & fixtures. Views to the ocean from your kitchen, living room, master BR, and spacious balcony. Windsor Place boasts 2 oceanfront pools, spa, grilling area, garage parking, private storage lockers. $449,000

SHELTER COVE

For more information text 4080169 to 843-547-0131

6205 Newport Villa A private & unique waterfront community in Shelter Cove. Newport boasts a private entry, tennis courts, ancient oaks & incredible waterfront pool complex w/kayak storage & access to Broad Creek.

This 2 BR/2BA townhome is loaded w/recent upgrades too numerous to list. Enjoy the convenience of Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 3 miles of private beach access & all of Palmetto Dunes amenities. $314,900

Ken’s 2016 Honors • Dunes Real Estate's Listing Agent of the Year, 2016 • Dunes Real Estate's Selling Agent of the Year, 2016 • Dunes Real Estate's Top Producer, 2016 • Top Listing and/or Selling Agent 31 out of 38 Years for Dunes Real Estate • 38 Years of Stability/Knowledge/ 843.816.0167 cell Experience with Dunes Real Estate 843.842.0816 office • 40-Year Island Resident 866.842.0816 toll-free

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SHELTER COVE

For more information text 4133467 to 843-547-0131

7447 Anchorage Villa Highly sought after 1st floor interior location w/elongated lagoon views. Lovely 2BR/2BA comes nicely furnished and impeccably maintained. Kitchen, living room, dining room, have big water views! Fabulous pool complex. Anchorage is convenient to restaurants, shopping, dining, arts center, fishing, kayaking, & access to all Palmetto Dunes Resort amenities & private beach. $265,000

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WEXFORD PLANTATION

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

WEXFORD PLANTATION

FOREST BEACH

19 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LANE $2,595,000 • MLS#355893

3 WAGENER PLACE $2,499,000 • MLS#356603

2 WEXFORD ON THE GREEN $1,950,000 • MLS#352883

1 QUAIL STREET $999,999 • MLS#335624

Stunning views! Dock your boat right outside. 5 br, 5.5 ba, open-concept plan & hickory floors. Media room, 3-br suites & sitting room on top floor, pool & lounging areas, outside entertainment.

KEVIN KING

843.384.9466 | kking1putt@aol.com

Ocean Views from this 6 bedrooms, 6.5 bath home. Being sold “AS IS”.

Great rehab project or tear down & build on a fabulous oceanfront homesite!

KEVIN KING

843.384.9466 | kking1putt@aol.com

5 BR 4.5 BA beach home, just steps to the ocean. Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, large kitchen with bar top, large heated pool with new pool pump and privacy fence around the elevated deck.

4 br, 5.5. bath home, 3-story foyer, family room, master suite with harbor views, separate his/her baths, Jacuzzi tub. 3-guest suites, wine room, fitness room, outdoor living, 6-car garage +cart.

KEVIN KING

843.384.9466 | kking1putt@aol.com

CHRIS DELLA ROSA

843.290.1927 | cdellarosa@yahoo.com

BELFAIR

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

LONG COVE

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

93 CUMBERLAND DRIVE $775,000 • MLS#356549

24 SUGAR PINE LANE $679,900 • MLS#355235

1 COTTON HALL LANE $629,000 • MLS#353774

21 BAYLEY POINT LANE $595,000 • MLS#357162

Architect’s own home, nestled on almost an acre, with a panoramic and totally private salt water marsh lot. No homes in sight! 4,725 sq ft designed for sharing breathtaking vistas.

HOLLY SNYDER

843.384.7534 | Holly@SoldOnBluffton.com

Panoramic sunset views of #16 hole of Dolphin Head. 3 br, 4 full ba, completely updated. Gourmet kitchen, cherry cabinets, granite & SS-2 ovens, 2 dishwashers & 2 sinks.

2 car garage & outdoor living.

STEVE HARMON

843.816.1035 | lorraineborger@charteronerealty.com

This 4 BR, 4.5 BA home has a new custom chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors, an office, workout room/studio, and a 2-story great room overlooking a private pool on over a half acre lagoon view lot.

DENNIS PUCKEY

843.683.6779 | dennispuckey@aol.com

4BR/3.5BA home in HHP w/ Tidal marsh views. Granite Center Island Kitchen. Grt Rm w/fireplace and bookcase. High smooth ceilings.

Hardwood flooring. 2-car garage. You can’t beat this excellent value!

BRAD WILSON

843.384.9995 | brad@charteronerealty.com

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

ROSE HILL

HILTON HEAD PLANTATION

BAYNARD PARK

24 CYGNET COURT $449,000 • MLS#355932

281 CLUB GATE $439,900 • MLS#343427

8 DEERFIELD COURT $419,000• MLS#357395

32 STONEY POINT DRIVE $359,000 • MLS#356667

3BR/2.5BA, Split BR floor plan.

Kitchen/Brkfst/Fam. Rm combination.

Formal LR and DR. High smooth ceilings. 2-car Garage. All overlooking the 17th tee and fairway of the Country Club of Hilton Head.

BRAD WILSON

843.384.9995 | brad@charteronerealty.com

Southern Lowcountry home nestled in the Club Gate section of Rose Hill Plantation. With easy access to Hilton Head, Savannah and Charleston, this home is truly a must see!

HOLLY SNYDER

843.384.7534 | Holly@SoldOnBluffton.com

3BR/2.5BA home w/multi fairway/ green views of Dolphin Head Course.

Formal LR w/fireplace. Granite eat-in Kitchen w/ Brkfst Rm. Numerous skylights throughout for added brightness. Don’t miss this one!

BRAD WILSON

843.384.9995 | brad@charteronerealty.com

3BR/2BA & den with hardwood floors &built-ins on either side of the gas fireplace. Dining room & breakfast area. Open kitchen w/ bar top.

Stainless appliances. Large screened in porch & outdoor patio.

CHRIS DELLA ROSA

843.290.1927 | cdellarosa@yahoo.com

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CARROLL & DAYTON

David Carroll Cell 843.384.8111 Tracy Dayton Cell 843.686.4000 NORTH FOREST BEACH

SEA PINES RESORT

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

SOLD! 15 GANNETT STREET

43 SOUTH SEA PINES DRIVE

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

SOLD! 10 EVERGLADE PLACE

45 OUTPOST LANE

Brand New Beach Home located 4th row to the Ocean! Superior construction & craftsmanship. Finishes, trim & details exceed expectations. 7 BR, 6.5 BA. Open kitchen to great room, plus a 2nd floor family room or bonus room. Private heated pool, with hot tub, lanai, 4 car garage, plus abundant storage and play areas. Paver drive and patios. Ocean views from several rooms. Fully Designer furnished.

Rental projections of $150K. Rentals starting to book for 2017, instant cash flow. Net Rental Guarantee also available. $1,895,000

Young home built in 2013, with 5 BR and 5 FULL BA, heated pool, covered lanai, and lagoon views! Highest quality construction w/ coffered ceilings, wood and stone floors, granite, and custom cabinetry. Fully furnished and active on the Vacation Rental Income market with a NET Rental Guarantee of $85,000 from 5-Star Properties! Short distance to the Atlantic. $1,600,000

Walk to the Beach! Builders personal home!

Amazing upgrades + renovations. Euro-style kitchen with Wolf Ovens & gas cooktop, quartz counters, Bazzeo cabinets, breakfast bar & dining area all open to Family Room.

5Br + Loft + 4 FULL BA. Master Wing with game room, office, family room, library.

4-car garage. Breathtaking views and sunsets! $1,295,000

Views Galore –Marsh to Port Royal Sound!

4 BR and 3 BA Home. Great Room with fireplace and Cathedral ceiling. Dining Area opens to Kitchen. Master Bedroom with tray ceiling + double-sided fireplace to Master Bath. Upstairs 2 Bedrooms.

Spacious Deck with beautiful views and a retractable awning. Home has a wine cellar plus Walnut and Bamboo floors on 1st floor. $840,000

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

HAMPTON LAKES

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

2418 VILLAMARE

37 GREEN TRAIL COURT

106 WINDSOR PLACE

48 OUTPOST LANE

Turn Key! Designer remodel top to bottom in 2016. 2 BR/2 BA. New Kitchen with Quartz countertops, Shaker cabinets, S/S appliances. Crown molding, smooth ceilings.

New furniture, mattresses, bedding, TVs, etc. Oceanfront complex. So many updates it will make your head spin. Outstanding rentals. Buy now and enjoy the rental income! $649,000

Amazing New Home! 4BR, 4 FULL BA with 3,880 HSF. Significant upgrades including gas range, gas fireplace, custom ceiling fans throughout + custom audio/speaker system.

Stunning Kitchen, Great Room Architecture, Large Bonus|Media Room. Screened Porch.

Custom pavers on driveway, patio and porch.

Builders Warranty in place. Come live this incredible lifestyle! Home was just completed in Feb. 2016, barely used, step right into a new home with no hassle! $599,000

Tropical Paradise overlooking the amenity rich Windsor Place Pool Complex, and out to the Atlantic Ocean! Convenient first floor access. Beautifully updated with new tiled floors, new granite tops and appliances in kitchen. Granite and tile in Master Bath.

Very bright with updated furniture as well.

2BR, 2BA, fully furnished, turn key, rental ready. $599,000

Just Listed! Charming LowCountry home with a private long lagoon view. Wood, tile + stone floors throughout. Updated Kitchen – granite tops, cabinets, fixtures + appliances.

New Master Bath – stone, granite + walkin closet. Eat in Kitchen opens to Family Room. Formal Dining Room. Living Room with fireplace. Screened Porch. Upstairs, 2 Bedrooms + full Bath. 2 Car Garage. Culde-sac location. $599,000

LONG COVE CLUB

PORT ROYAL PLANTATION

SHIPYARD PLANTATION

BRADLEY BEACH

SOLD! 6 COTTON HALL LANE

Rock solid built, custom home with long and wide lagoon view, cul de sac location in Long Cove Club. Elegant entry into living room, and dining room, kitchen has eat in area and opens to family room. Office or 5th bedroom on main floor with full bath. Master Bedroom festures 2 walk in closets, large double vanity, separate shower and large soaking garden tub. 2nd floor has two ensuite bedrooms, walk in storage PLUS heated and cooled artist studio or playroom. Also bonus room above garage with full bath. $599,000

63 N. PORT ROYAL DR.

One of the few remaining Homesites, never been built on. Just across the street from the Beach, plus double tee to green and green to tee views. Gorgeous live oaks adorn this property. Last Chance! $565,000

0-1 GOLFMASTER

Amazing Golf Course View Villa in Shipyard Plantation. All on one floor, 2,000 heated square feet! 3 BR, 3 FULL BA! Fully furnished and equipped. Used sparingly as a second home, in excellent condition. Master Suite features large BR, tub and shower and walk in closet. Kitchen has a breakfast bar, opens to great room. Each bedroom has a full bath! Plus there is a den/Carolina Room with a Faux Fireplace. $415,000

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21 & 23 BRADLEY BEACH

Full size homesites, just across the street from the beach. Zoned Resort Development, allows many possible uses. Perfect for a single family home, rental income producing property, second home, or land bank for the future. $325,000

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

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

Ingrid Low

(o) 843-686-6460 (c) 843-384-7095 www.ingridlow.com ingrid@ingridlow.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 29 Years with Over $245 Million Sold!

Ann Webster

(o) 843-686-2523 (c) 843-384-5338 www.annwebster.com ann@annwebster.com

Selling Island-wide for Over 34 Years with Over $250 Million Sold!

W NE E! IC PR 20 WINDJAMMER COURT - SEA PINES - Unique “Low Country” style home on Lagoon in HT. WALK to Golf /Tennis /new Club House. 4 BR/3½ BA, PLUS office/study. Elaborate Master suite downstairs. Never rented. Pristine condition. FP, pool, fenced area for pets. Ideal primary or 2nd home, or great rental. $745,000 UNF

35 N. CALIBOGUE CAY — Enjoy sunsets and DEEP WATER views over the Calibogue Sound from this stunning setting. A rare opportunity to build the house of your dreams on this secluded Sea Pines peninsula. $1,695,000

30 GULL POINT ROAD IN SEA PINES — Great opportunity to be part of Gull Pt Assn with marina, kayak racks, Har-Tru tennis courts, children’s playground and less than a mile to the beach. Terrific marsh views! 2 car carport, 14 ft elev. Priced at lot value. $975,000

1911 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. $795,000 F.

5 LAUGHING GULL — 4 bedroom newer beach home located directly on the 3rd row beach walkway with private heated pool. $1,595,000 furnished.

370 LONG COVE DRIVE — Just remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath with

4 CLUB COURSE LANE – SEA PINES – Charming 3 BR/2BA home facing Newhall Preserve. Approx. 2388 s.ft. High and vaulted ceilings throughout. Lovely sun room. Fireplace. All on one floor. Large deck, spacious dining room. 2-car garage. $419,000

14 WOODBINE PLACE — SEA PINES Charming Sea Pines home overlooking the new Atlantic Dunes golf course and only minutes from the Beach Club, 4 bedrooms, cozy family room/kitchen combo, ideal bedroom separation, all on one floor. $899,000

13 PENDER LANE – SEA PINES – Turnkey beach home with 3 BD/2 BA and private back yard. Refurbished in 2015. $399,000 furnished.

4 PINTAIL — SEA PINES – Beautifully updated 3 BR South Beach home; private heated pool, screened porch, lagoon view, 4th row beach house. $699,000 furn.

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40 BAYNARD PARK RD. — Handsome contemporary 3 br plus office, 3 1/2 ba with remodeled kitchen and baths, high vaulted smooth ceilings, 2 car garage, large year round indoor pool, multiple decks and loads of light. Views of Harbour Town 14th green and across Baynard Park to Calibogue Sound. Great opportunity to be in this sought after neighborhood! $1,250,000.

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sunset views over lagoon and 2nd fairway of top ranked Pete Dye Course in Long Cove Club with private marina, heated pool, tennis, golf and new clubhouse. Handsome curb appeal, wood floors, granite and stainless. $788,500

891 KETCH COURT – SEA PINES — Extensive remodel with smooth ceilings, new cabinets, baths, kitchen, furniture this 3 bedroom/3 bath townhome is on the top two floors of the mid rise building.

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1. 2 Chantilly Lane . Indigo Run $625,000 Built in 2014 - Like New 2. 75 Tucker Ridge $454,000 Open feel, great room with 20 ft ceiling 3. 631 Colonial Drive . The Golf Club at Indigo Run $739,000 Brand New - Completion April 2017 4. 150 Belfair Oaks Blvd . Belfair $599,000 Best SqFt Value - On Golf Course in Belfair

5. 4 Dunsmuir . Rose Hill $549,000 Upgraded and on 1.6 Acres 6. 5 McGuire Court . Palmetto Hall $599,000 Quiet Cul De Sac - Awesome Family Home 7. 58 S Port Royal Drive . Port Royal $849,000 Walk to the Beach - Estate Sale 8. 23 Sedge Fern Drive . Palmetto Hall $749,000 Screened in pool and hot tub - Quality construction

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TURTLE POWER: Hilton Head proves humans and loggerheads can live together

BY LUANA M. GRAVES SELLARS

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here’s no question that Bluffton and Hilton Head Island are well-known for their beauty and for being among the best places in the country to live, retire and vacation. Here are just a few of the latest headlines praising the area, according to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce:

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Forbes named Bluffton as one of the “Top 25 Places to Retire in 2016.”

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Bluffton is named in USA Today’s “Most Picturesque Small Towns in Every State.”

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named Hilton Head Island among its “Best Family Beaches.”

Head is named in TripAdvisor’s list of the “Top 10 Best Islands in the U.S.”

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Head’s status as the only “Gold Award” bike-friendly community in South Carolina, places it in the League of American Bicyclists’ top 25 bike-friendly communities nationwide. n The

International Association of Golf Tour Operators named Hilton Head the “Golf Destination of the Year for North America” in 2016. n Hilton

Head was chosen as the No. 2 island in the U.S. and Canada in Travel & Leisure magazine’s “World’s Best” awards.

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While this is good news for area residents, the region’s tourism industry and Lowcountry visitors, it’s not so great for the area’s sea turtles. As people from around the world flock to the area for both business and pleasure, sea turtles are finding themselves crowded out of Hilton Head’s beaches, their natural nesting area. In fact, Hilton Head is the second largest nesting area for endangered sea turtles in South Carolina.

Tourists and sea turtles are both drawn to the same spaces but for different reasons. Tourists are drawn to the beach for sunshine and leisure; sea turtles are drawn to the beach to lay and hatch their eggs. It’s only natural that humans and sea creatures would find themselves fighting over the same turf.

“If we do what's best for the endangered sea turtle habitat and the salt marshes, we will also protect and preserve the human habitat located, unfortunately in many cases, in very close proximity,” George said.

Our area deserves its award-winning reputation, but we need to do our part to sustain and maintain its beauty and viability for tourists, residents and sea turtles. Humans and turtles can live together, if we respect each other’s homes and work to protect them. M

Economics and the environment make strange bedfellows Hilton Head has the significant challenge of managing and maintaining the delicate balance between serving as an important economic tourist/residential tax base for the state while also being a vital ecological habitat for endangered sea turtles.

Additional environmental challenges that the island faces results from its constantly changing topography and rising sea levels, which are both effects of climate change and global warming.

These are issues and conversations that cannot be ignored.

Globally, as well as locally, we need to establish sensitivity to the changes in the environment and strategies for sustaining it.

“With climate change/sea level rise, Hilton Head Island needs to be concerned with not only dry land loss due to sea level rise and increased tidal and storm surge, but also the increased likelihood of salt water intrusion impacting its fresh water security,” said Albert A. George II, the director of conservation for the South Carolina Aquarium.

But it’s not just the rising seas that should have Lowcountry residents concerned. Hurricane Matthew was a reminder that the area is not immune to Mother Nature’s wrath, and the effects of a terrible storm could be felt across the state.

“If Hilton Head Island is adversely impacted (by a hurricane), it would have major implications for the economic, tourism and conservation interests of South Carolina,” George says.

Those conservation efforts include protecting endangered species like sea turtles.

With the approach of April, Earth Month, and sea turtle nesting seasons, May to August, it’s time to consider how we can help sustain the Lowcountry’s unique environment. There are things we can do to help the planet, like recycling paper, glass and plastics, and things that will specifically help protect the sea turtles, like turning off all lights facing the beach at nighttime during the nesting season so hatchlings aren’t disoriented as they make their way from the dunes to the sea. If you dig a hole in the sand during the day, fill it in so that turtles don’t fall in and get trapped. And always pick up any garbage you spot on the beach — trash and litter are problems for both turtles and humans.

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The 34th annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Organizers say that this year’s parade may be the biggest in years, featuring marching bands from five high schools and five pipe and drum bands from as far away as Boston. The Marine Corps Band from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will also make a return appearance. hiltonheadireland.org

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A Fisherman’s Guide to Seafood in our Lowcountry Restaurants: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. The program is presented by the Coastal Discovery Museum in conjunction with the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival. Cost is $7 per person (for ages 12 and older). Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or online at coastaldiscovery.org The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Lowcountry, 110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton. Lisa Syragakis will discuss vegan parenting and how she feeds her family of three children. Topics will include transitioning children’s diets, protein needs for growing bodies, and how to handle social situations as a vegan family. The Palmetto Plant Eaters Club is a PlantPure Nation pod group that meets monthly (free & open to the public) to educate and support plant-based eating 160 hiltonheadmonthly.com

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Community Forum: 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, March 1, Hilton Head Plantation’s Plantation House; 4 p.m. in the Benjamin M. Rancusin Council Chambers at Hilton Head Island Town Hall; and 6:30 p.m., Hilton Head Public Service District Community Room; and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at Sea Pines CSA Community Center; and 5 p.m., Central Oak Grove Baptist Church. The Town of Hilton Head Island will host a series of community forums to gather feedback from the public on entertainment, arts, culture and history efforts on the island. All events are open to the public and discussion and feedback is encouraged. Visit RawleMurdy.com or call 843-577-7327, ext. 1130 for more information.

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“Where Nature Meets Art”: Wednesday, March 1 through Sunday, April 30, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Offered by the Artists of Spring Island, this exhibition will provide a

glimpse into the beauty of one of our neighboring islands. Visit the museum to see the works from some Spring Island artists who have gained an appreciation for our area’s unique culture, heritage, and environment.

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Darius Rucker Intercollegiate Golf Tournament: Friday, March 3-Sunday, March 5, Long Cove Club, Hilton Head Island. Top teams from around the country will travel to the island to compete for the title. Rucker, of Hootie and the Blowfish fame and a successful solo artist, is a University of South Carolina alum and an avid golfer.

Kicking off the event will be a concert

by Rucker at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The concert will be a private event for players, coaches, sponsors and Long Cove Club residents. For additional information, visit longcoveclub.com.

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All You Can Eat Oyster Roast: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, 12 Georgianna Drive. Rain or shine, bring

your oyster knife and your appetite.

This is a continuation of the Gala Celebration from Saturday, Jan. 21, where carpenters, boat builders, blacksmiths and masonries were honored and recognized. Tickets are $25. All proceeds will go to restore the two little houses on the historical site. To reserve a ticket, call 843-681-3254 or go to gullahmuseumhhi.org.

Foundation for Educational Excellence’s Annual Jewels and Jeans Event: 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive. The Beaufort County Foundation for Educational Excellence’s annual Jewels and Jeans event will recognize the Esquivel family for their work as the unofficial voice of Lowcountry Latinos, helping to bridge the cultural gap on Hilton Head and throughout the Lowcountry.The evening also features live and silent auctions as well as a wine pull. $60 per person; for additional details visit www.foundationedexcellence.com or call 843-415-2331.

Youth Arts Festival: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

HE PALMETTO PLANT EATER Saturday, March 4, Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head. See the next generation of Lowcountry talent. To celebrate National Youth Arts month, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina will host its annual Youth Arts Festiva. The festival, which has free admission, includes crafts, performing arts workshops, food, and more. For more information, visit www.artshhi.com.

MARCH 5

Kids in Kayaks Scholarship Fundraiser: 2-6 p.m.

Sunday, March 5, at Page Island from Harbour Town.

The Outside Foundation will host a fundraiser for its Kids in Kayaks Scholarship Fund. An Afternoon on Page Island will include round-trip boat cruises from Harbour Town, through the backcountry marshes, to remote Page Island. Once on the island, guests can enjoy tours, games, live music, drinks, an oyster roast and Lowcountry boil, silent and live auctions, and much more. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased by visiting outsidefoundation.org.

MARCH 6

2017 Biennale Entry Deadline: Monday, March 6.

The Art League of Hilton Head invites you to enter the 2017 Biennale, its 25th National Juried Exhibition, held every other year across multiple media types. Over $7,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. All works of art selected by jurors will be on display at the Art League Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This state of the art gallery provides the finest exhibit space with high tourist and community visibility. For more information, visit artleaguehhi.org.

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Hilton Head Food and Wine Festival: Monday, March 6 through Sunday, March 12, Sea Pines Resort.

Greet the island’s popular spring season with a six-day celebration to embrace the fruits of global wine partnerships, signature Lowcountry cuisine, grassroots cultural happenings and the authentic fabric of a unique artists’ community. For more information, visit hiltonheadwineandfood.com or call 843-686-4944.

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MOAA Spouses for Service: noon, Wednesday, March 8, British Open Pub, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, in The Shops at Wexford. The Hilton Head Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America MOAA Spouses for Service will meet for its monthly luncheon. For more information, contact Jayne Danoff at jayne.danoff@ gmail.com.

Canada’s Tristan Teo, 2016 Hilton Head International Piano Competition Second Prize winner.

Piano competition draws 20 top players to Hilton Head

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he Hilton Head International Piano Competition, one of the leading international piano competitions held in the United States, will present its 22th annual competition on Hilton Head, March 6 through March 11.

Twenty pianists, ages 14-17 will perform two preliminary rounds at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on March 6 - 9 with Final round at the First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head on Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 pm. The Finals will feature five finalists performing with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Morris Russell.

For those who cannot make the trip to Hilton Head, the first two Rounds of the competition will be live-streamed on the competition website at www.hhipcc. org.

Locally, if you miss a performance or cannot attend a session, you can see all the performances by visiting the website during the competition and for 30 days after the competition.

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and Conversation with the Judges will be held at the Westin Hotel and Spa from 9:00 – 11:00 am. On Friday, March 10, jury members will provide Master Classes for the competitors throughout the day at All Saints Episcopal Church. Janice Weber, Jury Chair, will provide a lecture/ recital that day as well.

The competitors will vie for $21,500 in cash prizes and concert performances including a return engagement as soloist with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

This six-day event is open to the public. Tickets will be available at the door as well on the website, www.hhipc.org. Times vary between Rounds I and II with afternoon and evening performances and can be found by checking the website hhipc. org or by calling the box office, 843-842-2055. The Westin Hotel and Spa Hilton Head is offering reduced hotel rates for the week of the competition. Call 843-681-4000 to make guestroom reservations. The HHIPC is presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. M

Liberal Men of the Lowcountry: noon Wednesday, March 8, Golf Club at Indigo Run, 101 Berwick Drive.

Speaker will be Andy Brack, leader of The Center for a Better South, which is a pragmatic, nonpartisan think tank that develops ideas, strategies and tactics to help to reduce poverty, increase economic opportunities and work with leaders who want to make a difference in the South. $20 for lunch. To attend, contact Richard Hammes at president@ liberalmenhhi.org.

All About Crustaceans: 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 8, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Bob Bender will present this program on crustaceans. Dating back to mid-Cambrian period, some 500

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million years ago, the more than 67,000 described species of crustacea include some very tasty critters found in local waters today. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223.

MARCH 9

Retina Specialist to Speak at St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church: 4 p.m. Thursday, March 9, St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 20 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Dr. Peter Liggett, a retina specialist for Hilton Head Macula & Retina, will conduct an educational seminar, “What You Need to Know About Macular Degeneration.”

The event is open to the public. Please RSVP by calling the church’s front desk at 843-785-4711 or visit hhmr.org.

MARCH 10

“Coastal Colors” by Christy McEvilly: Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 10, SoBA gallery, 6 Church St., Old Town Bluffton. Christy McEvilly is passionate about color, and finds the luminous transparency of watercolor to be an excellent vehicle for portraying vibrant color. A lifelong artist and art history enthusiast, McEvilly has spent the past

Cooks & Books celebrates its 11th year on March 5 at the Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa. The event, the signature fundraiser for The Literacy Center, offers ticketholders more than a dozen tastings from the best Lowcountry restaurants and the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award, naming the best restaurant overall. Other crowd favorites include The Heat Is On chefs competition and the extensive array of authors conducting book-signings and meet-and-greets.

This year’s event will feature one-of-a-kind items up for grabs at a silent auction, including a Gullah dinner party for up to eight, an oyster roast at Hudson’s Seafood House On the Docks for 10, and a chef’s gourmet in-home cooking class.

The event will include 18 award-winning authors and 16 area restaurants. Find more information online at theliteracycenter.org.

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Hilton Head Island Boat Show: The 2017 show takes place in Windmill Harbour, home to the South Carolina Yacht Club, featuring power, electric and sail boats ranging in size from ten to one hundred feet; both freshwater and saltwater ready for boarding and viewing. hiltonheadislandboatshow.com

10 years exploring and experimenting with this challenging, fluid medium.

This event is free and open to the public. Please visit www.sobagallery.com for a complete calendar of events and other information, or call 843-247-2868.

MARCH 10-11

Jewelry Redesign Event: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 10-11, Forsythe Jewelers, 71 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island. Clean out your jewelry box and let us repair broken jewelry or re-imagine tired designs and outdated treasures. Recycle your unwanted jewelry for cash or credit and enjoy complimentary cleaning and stone inspection while you wait. Paula Dawkins, Jewelers of America designer of the year and master goldsmith, will offer consultation and on-the-spot estimates for how you can turn old sentimental jewelry into new sensational designs. Call 843-671-7070 for your appointment.

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Live Pipe and Drum Bands: Saturday, March 11, Reilley’s Grill & Bar, 7D Greenwood Drive, Sea Pines Circle, Hilton Head Island. Gear up for the island’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and welcome some amazing pipe and drum bands to the island. It’s not a party until the pipe and drum bands kick it all off.

Visit www.reilleyshiltonhead.com for more information.

The Salty Dog Shamrock Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, The Salty Dog, 232 S. Sea Pines Drive, Hilton Head Island. Kids 12 and younger search for shamrocks hidden around South Beach Village Marina that are redeemable for T-shirts and fun prizes. Live Entertainment with Beth Green, The Music Lady. Free hugs from Jake the Salty Dog. Hunt begins at 10 a.m. Visit saltydog.com for more information.

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Parade Day: St. Patrick’s Parade Day Party: 4 p.m. Sunday, March12, Reilley’s Grill & Bar, 7D Greenwood Drive, Sea Pines Circle, Hilton Head Island. Reilley’s Grill & Bar is your post-parade party place. Green beer, Guinness and live music by The Single Husbands Band. Celebrate with the luck of the Irish and join us over at Reilley’s after the parade. Visit www.reilleyshiltonhead.com for more information.

Parade Day Pattypalooza at Aunt Chilada’s: 12:30 p.m. till close, Sunday, March12, Aunt Chilada’s, 69 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Perfectly located along the parade route on Pope Avenue, rock from day till night with bands on three stages all day. Familyfriendly Aunt Chilada’s is a great place for everyone to enjoy the parade. Drop by for goodies from Guinness and snap a photo with the Jameson Irish Whiskey ladies. auntchiladashhi.com.

You can find “IT ” all , at Coligny!

Hilton Head ’s Downtown Since 1955!

Today’s Coligny is known far and wide as Hilton Head’s Downtown, offering the best shops, dining and family entertainment on Hilton Head Island. But one of its most surprising treasures is its rich history. It all starts with the vision of one man, Norris Richardson and his wife Lois, and the Richardson family who has carried on his legacy. Shop by shop, Norris and Lois built Coligny. Over sixty years later, under the care of his son JR and his wife Leslie, Coligny has grown, fulfilling Norris’ vision of Coligny as Hilton Head Island’s Downtown.

Today, Coligny has over 60 shops and restaurants truly something for everyone!

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Main Street Theatre

opens 20th season with ‘Music Man’

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icked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, “The Music Man” is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957, and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation, and takes the stage at Main Street Youth Theatre on March 15.

“The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, played by Main Street actor Daniel Cort, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize — despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.

His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for prim librarian and piano teacher Marian Paroo, played by Taryn Wetherington, who sees through him. When Harold helps her younger brother, Winthrop — played by JP Carr — she begins to fall in love. But can she transform Harold into a respectable citizen by the time the curtain falls?

Rounding out the cast are a barbershop quartet made up of Frank Schuertz, Tom Jaques, Mark Erickson and Jeff Corry; the character of the conductor, played by longtime Main Street Youth Theatre actor and supporter Jerry Wilcox; and an ensemble of youth from the Lowcountry.

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MARCH 12

Helping Parents Heal: 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, March 12, 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 please contact Irene Vouvalides at 201-233-6015 or email ivouvalides@ aol.com

MARCH 14 for the group. Longtime dancer and choreographer Jodi Laymen is setting the steps for this fastpaced show.

Performances of “The Music Man” are at 7 p.m. March 15-18 and March 22-25, with matinees at 2 p.m. March 19 and 26.

Performances will be held at Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theater, 3000 Main St., Hilton Head Island. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors older than 65, and $15 for students younger than 21.

Don’t miss Thrifty Thursday pricing on March 16, when tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for students.

In partnership with Main Street Youth Theatre, SERG Group will be promoting a special night out with dinner, show and dessert for only $65. Tickets for this promotion will be sold only for the March 22-25 shows, with a limited number of tickets available per night.

To purchase tickets, call the box office at 843-689-6246 or go to www.msyt.org.

Main Street Youth Theatre is a nonprofit organization established in 1997 and is the only youth theater in southern Beaufort County. For more information about the group, go to www.msyt.org or email infomsyt@gmail.com. M

Siege of Savannah 1779: 3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Go back in time and learn more about this fascinating conflict and its place in the larger narrative of American history with Coastal Heritage Society military interpretation coordinator Aaron Bradford. A question-and-answer period will follow. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 224.

Mortgage Network’s Tee Off Fore the Arts: Tuesday, March 14, Wexford Golf & Tennis Club, 111 Wexford Club Drive, Hilton Head Island. New for the 13th annual fundraising tournament is the addition of a mixed doubles round robin tennis tournament. This will be a perfect day on the links or the court in support of Arts Center of Coastal Carolina programming. In addition,

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participants will enjoy a fabulous silent auction, a terrific Awards Reception and, of course, wonderful camaraderie.

Register to be a hole sponsor, player or to donate by calling Lyn Kaplan at 843686-3945, ext. 210.

Unite Workforce Summit: 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 14, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. Be part of the solution to one of our Lowcountry business community’s most pressing issues: challenges related to finding and retaining a quality workforce. The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce is taking a leadership role partnering with the public and private sector to find viable solutions.

For more information, visit hiltonheadchamber.org, or call 843-785-3673.

MARCH 15

“Lowcountry Snakes”: 3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 15, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Tony Mills, the education director for the LowCountry Institute, will cover the natural history of many snakes commonly found in the Lowcountry. From the venomous rattlesnakes to colorful milk snakes, our region is home to numerous species that play essential rules in our ecosystem. Join Tony for an up close and personal session with these fascinating cold-blooded animals. Live snakes will be shown. Cost is $7 per person. 843689-6767, ext. 223.

Free Introductory Tennis Clinic: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1,Port Royal Racquet Club, 15 Wimbledon Court, Hilton Head Island. Tennis is a great way to get some exercise while having fun. For information, call or text 401-487-2627, or email coachhaley33@gmail.com. Visit www.haleytennis.com.

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“The Music Man”: 7 p.m. March 15-18 and March 22-25, 2 p.m. March 19 and 26, Hilton Head Preparatory School’s Main Street Theatre, 3000 Main St. “The Music Man” is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a familyfriendly story to be shared with every generation. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors older than 65 and $15 for students younger than 21. Call the Box Office at 843-689-6246 or go to www.msyt.org to get your tickets in advance.

A Mighty Wind

SHORE NOTES

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he Hilton Head Shore Notes women’s a cappella chorus presents “By Request” under the direction of Faye McLanahan at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 at Hilton Head Island High School’s Seahawk Cultural Center.

The emcee for the show will be Hilton Head’s own Monty Jett, the longtime radio host on 93.5 The Island as well as the voice of many community events. Having been in radio for more than 50 years and on Hilton Head for 30, he is the perfect choice to be the DJ of this year’s radio-format show.

This year’s show is sponsored

by Hilton Head BMW, Jones Brothers Tree Surgeons, Lang’s 72 Degrees Heating & Air, Dr. Matthew Mastrorocco, and Mangiamo’s Restaurant.

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is committed to using a classic American musical art form to entertain their audiences with a mighty sound and whimsical flair.

As they do every year, the Shore Notes have designated a portion of their show proceeds to a deserving local organization. This year, they have chosen the Southeast Summer Theater Institute Foundation, which brings student actors and actresses from around the world to entertain in summer productions on Hilton Head. Last year, students with the group performed “Pippin” and “Catch Me If You Can.” Tickets to the Hilton Head Shore Notes show are $20 and are available at Burke’s Pharmacy and Pretty Papers on Hilton Head and at Markel’s Gifts in Bluffton.

Tickets can also be purchased online at http://hhsn2017show. brownpapertickets.com or by emailing HHShorenotes@gmail. com. For more information about the group or the upcoming event, go to www.hiltonheadshorenotes.com. M

MARCH 16

MOAA General Membership Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Drive. Dick Dubiel will share his role as an emergency responder — the second person called — when the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant suffered a meltdown on in 1979. For more information, contact Mary Lou Fehrman at marylou101041@aol.com Historic Belfair & Rose Hill, Intimate & Revealing Watercolors by Alexandra Sharma: opening reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, inside Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14

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Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

Alexandra Sharma chooses watercolors for their spontaneity to conjure the magnificence, loneliness and mystery of the place while staying true to architectural detail. All document a time past and scenes that no longer exist.

Gallery walk with history presentation

by Iva Welton: Saturday, March 18, 1-3 p.m. Painting demonstration: Wednesday, March 22, 1-3 p.m. Call 843-681-5060 for more information or visit artleaguehhi.org.

The Palmetto Quilt Guild Meeting: 1 p.m. March 16, Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Club, 40 Folly Field Road, Hilton Head Island. Guests are welcome. The program this month will feature Toby Lischko. Lischko’s program lecture is titled “Making Minis, Not Harder, Just Smaller.” More information can be found at palmettoquiltguild.com. For questions, call 304-543-6529.

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”Tarzan”: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16-Saturday, March 18, and 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 18, Seahawk Cultural Center. 70 Wilburn Road, Hilton Head Island. The hit musical “Tarzan” will be performed by 36 Hilton Head Christian Academy students. Dinner and a Show packages with WiseGuys and Frankie Bones are available through SERG Restaurant Group. For tickets, go to hhcadrama.eventbrite.com.

Long Cove Club Charitable Advisory Committee Now accepting 2017 Grant Applications: Application deadline is March 31. To be considered, organizations should be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in Beaufort or Jasper counties, and have plans for a project to improve health, housing, hunger or educational issues.

The application and all pertinent information can be found at www.longcoveclub. com under the “People” tab and “Caring Community”, or contact Erin Khalili at 843-686-1070 or ekhalili@longcoveclub.com.

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Children’s Relief Fund hosting Sports Clay Shoot

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he Children’s Relief Fund will hold its sixth annual Sports Clay Shoot on March 10. The event has grown from a small casual fundraiser to an annual favorite gathering. Whether it’s the popularity of one of America’s fastest growing sports or the meaningful contribution and purpose behind the event, the day has a good vibe all around — great people having great fun for a great cause.

From the beginning, this event has been about the experience. The atmosphere is authentic and the participants, sponsors and volunteers are warm-hearted. It’s a fun day of sportsmanship and camaraderie, all to benefit Children’s Relief Fund, Pockets Full of Sunshine and the area’s special-needs adult population.

Pockets Full of Sunshine is a relatively new nonprofit group looking to increase opportunities for adults with special needs in the Lowcountry.

Through providing inclusive employment opportunities for exceptional individuals, the organization hopes to increase these resi-

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dents’ exposure and interaction with the community as well as provide them with increased independence, growth and a sense of personal pride.

Since its inception, the sports clay shoot has been held at the Forest City Gun Club in Savannah. The private club boasts more than 537 acres and is the country’s oldest continuously operated skeet, trap and sporting clay shooting club.

The event begins at 9 a.m. with coffee and check-in, followed by a beginners clinic and five-stand warm-up, with lunch and a reception at 11 a.m., an exhibition at 12:30 p.m. and team shooting at 1 p.m. The team shooting will be followed by an awards ceremony, reception and silent auction. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available and community support is greatly appreciated.

For more information or to sign up a team, contact Carol Bartholomew at 843-384-1315 or go to www.thechildrensrelieffund.org and click on the sporting clay shoot banner at the top of the page. M

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What: Sports Clay Shoot When: 9 a.m., March 10 Where: Forest City Gun Club, Savannah Details: Exhibition, team shooting, silent auction and more.

More information: 843-384-1315, thechildrensrelieffund.org

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The Black Jacket Symphony Presents “Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon”: 8 p.m. Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. The Black Jacket Symphony offers a unique concert experience by recreating classic albums in a live performance setting with a first class lighting and video production. With no sonic detail being overlooked, the musicians do whatever it takes to musically reproduce the album. For tickets, visit www.artshhi. com or call 843-842-2787.

MARCH 18

22nd annual BNC Bank Hilton Head Shamrock Run: 8 a.m. Saturday, March 18, New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza, 81 Pope Ave. #15B, Hilton Head Island. The fun and colorful 5K Run & Health Walk will start in front of New York City Pizza at Heritage Plaza and finish inside Coligny Plaza.

A percentage of proceeds from the event will go to benefit a local charity.

The first 400 participants will receive

a colorful Shamrock Run T-shirt and St. Patrick’s Day Party beads. For additional information, please visit www. bearfootsports.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.

Watercolor Exhibit & History Presentation by Iva Welton: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, Pineland Station, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Alexandra Sharma’s exhibition of intimate and revealing watercolor paintings, historic Belfair and Rose Hill, and history presentation by Iva Welton. Visit artleaguehhi.org or contact Kristen McIntosh at 843-681-5060.

MARCH 19

Harbour Town Spring Fest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, March 19, Sea Pines Resort. Enjoy an outdoor festival amidst the beautiful surroundings of Harbour Town with this family-friendly event that will include a sidewalk sale, with Harbour Town shops offering great deals and fabulous finds; Deas-Guyz in concert will feature an entertaining mix of old Motown,

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“When Irish Eyes are Smiling,”Mary Green Men’s Chorale Concert: Thursday, March 16, Holy Family Church, 24 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. Soprano Laura Sutton Floyd and tenor Michael Schwartzkopf join the Men’s Chorale in a varied evening of Irish favorites along with a tribute to the Irish-American composer Victor Herbert. The concert will open with an 8th-century Irish hymn and close with a beautiful setting of the traditional Irish blessing. Virtuoso flutist Lorraine Jones will add her talents to the gala concert. For more information, visit marygreenmenschorale.org.

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UNITE SUMMIT to cover local workforce issues

BY DIANA CASEY

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t’s well-known that the Lowcountry is a mecca for visitors and the local economy relies heavily on tourism. Nearly every industry in the area touches the hospitality sector directly by servicing visitors, or servicing clients who do.

While tourism and visitors are a boon to the local economy, they often bring more jobs than workers available to fill them, along with other challenges in transportation, housing and education.

To help find solutions to those workforce issues, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce will bring together the business community and local government leaders at the UNITE Workforce Summit on March 14 at the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

The half-day summit will feature four speakers who have faced similar challenges and helped spur solutions and opportunities.

“Unemployment in our area is traditionally the lowest in the state. Other communities just like ours around the country face the same challenges, and many have found some creative solutions that we can model,” said Bill Miles, president and CEO of the Hilton Head IslandBluffton Chamber of Commerce.

“Collectively, we will brainstorm solutions and next steps to the challenges we face as a tourism community and as one of the fastest-growing areas in South Carolina.”

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What: UNITE Workforce Summit When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 14 Where: Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island Details: The event is free, but reservations are required at www. hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org

ment officials on solutions to local workforce issues and how to implement them.

The UNITE Workforce Summit keynote speaker and facilitator is Bill Hettinger, author of “Living in Paradise: Why Housing is So Expensive and What Communities Can Do About It.” An expert in affordable housing issues in destination markets and in growing cities, he will lead attendees through a systematic methodology to examine and evaluate local housing market issues.

Other speakers are Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce; Steve Benjamin, mayor of Columbia; and Jay Schwedler, CEO of the Sumter Economic Development Corporation. , has recruited thousands of jobs to South Carolina and formed regional collaborations to leverage his area’s strengths and recruit companies, train the workforce, and retain transitioning military from Shaw Air Force Base.

For more information and to register, go to www.hiltonheadblufftonchamber.org.

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R PAINTING DEMONSTRATION BY ALEXA rhythm and blues, pop, rock, reggae, and dance beats; nautical activities featuring a variety of watersports, nature tours and boat rides; great dining on the Harbour all day; and children’s activities. For additional information about this event, contact the Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843842-1979.

MARCH 22

Watercolor Painting Demonstration

by Alexandra Sharma: 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, Art League of Hilton Head Gallery, 14 Shelter Cove Lane. Watercolor painting demonstration by artist Alexandra Sharma. Also see her exhibition of intimate and revealing watercolor paintings, historic Belfair and Rose Hill, fulfills her fascination with finding scenes and objects discovered in hidden or forgotten places. Visit artleaguehhi.org or contact Kristen McIntosh at 843-681-5060 for more details.

MARCH 23

“Living with Low Vision” Seminar: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, Hilton Head Senior Center, 70 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite L. Two local men with vision impairment will lead a seminar called “Living with Low Vision,” designed to educate and encourage others with vision problems. The event is open to the public. Pre-registration is required by calling the Senior Center at 843-785-6444 or visiting www.hhmr. org/lowvisionseminar.

Coastal Plant Communities: 3 p.m.

Thursday, March 23, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Laura Lee Rose, the consumer horticulture agent in Colleton and Beaufort counties, will present this program as part of our lecture series. You will learn from a local expert gardener the nature of the diverse Lowcountry plant communities and the important role the communities and plants play in our environment. Cost is $7 per person.

843-689-6767, ext. 223.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Nonprofit Board Service Workshop: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 23, Community Foundation Office, 4 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head Island. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry is offering a free workshop for adults who are currently not serving on a nonprofit board but are considering it or want to learn more. You must pre-register at lowcountryvolunteerconnections.org. Seating is limited.

MARCH 23-25

Forging Pathways: Southeast Biking Symposium: Thursday, March 23-Saturday, March 25, The Beach House, 1 S Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head Island. Come together to showcase the Southeast as a leader in biking and cycling tourism. Exchange ideas on the future of bike-friendly communities. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Heather Rath at hrath@heatherrathconsulting.com or 843-415-5978.

MARCH 22

Volunteers In Medicine Open House and Clinic Tour: 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, VIM Clinic, 15 Northridge Drive, Hilton Head Island. What does the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic do? Find out at the open house and tour. David Lauderdale will be a featured speaker at the Open House to discuss the history of health care in the Lowcountry. For more details, visit vimclinic.org, or call 843681-6612.

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he story of Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry is a long and fascinating one, if you know where to look. What many believe to be a tale that begins with the first golf course actually stretches back centuries, and features intrigue, war and unique culture.

Explore the island’s storied past at the Heritage Library, with classes in March focusing on the area’s history going back to the 16th century, plus a few classes geared toward helping area residents discover their own stories.

On March 7, the library will examine the pivotal role that the Battle of Fort Pulaski played in U.S. military history. Following the taking of Fort Sumter by Confederate troops, the Union Army struck back with the sacking of Savannah’s Fort Pulaski.

This class will look at the brilliant tactics used and their far-reaching effects on warfare.

Then on March 8, delve into your own personal history with a class offering tips and tricks for using Family Tree Maker. This software is a uniquely powerful tool for uncovering your roots and fleshing out your family tree, and this class will offer advice on using its many features to help you get started.

“The Story of Santa Elena” follows on March 14, focusing on the centuries-old history of the Spanish colony of Santa Elena.

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plant their flag here.

Those who trace their lineage to Germany and are looking to take a closer look at their heritage will want to participate in a special class March 15 led

by Barbara Friis. She’ll showcase databases for narrowing your search to specific cities and accessing church and civil records and directories —plus translation services if you don’t speak German.

On March 21, learn the fascinating story of Pedro Menendez, known as “The Last Crusader” and the founder of Santa Elena.

Also called the “John Wayne of his time,” this towering figure in our nation’s history served as an adviser to King Phillip II of Spain, the founder of Santa Elena and later governor of Spanish La Florida.

Then on March 28, the library will focus on the women’s influence in the Lowcountry with “The Role of Women in the History and Development of Hilton Head Island.” From the Revolutionary War to the modern era, women have had an indelible impact on the island’s history. This class shines a light on their contributions and tells the story of the women who shaped Hilton Head.

There’s plenty more to see and do at Heritage Library this month. To learn more or to register for classes, visit www.heritagelib.org. M

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MARCH 23-25

LAGOS Special Event: 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 23, Forsythe Jewelers.

From luxe diamond bracelets to glamorous drop earrings, discover the newest Caviar designs for every day and every occasion from Philadelphia-based Steven Lagos. If you can’t attend the special event on Thursday, join us for a trunk show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 843-671-7070 for more information.

MARCH 24

Caroline Rhea: 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island. Laugh all night with Caroline Rhea, the hilarious standup comedian, actress and model who was the original host of the reality television show “The Biggest Loser” on NBC. Rhea voices Linda Flynn-Fletcher, the mother of Phineas and Candace Flynn and stepmother of Ferb Fletcher, on the longrunning animated series “Phineas and Ferb.” For tickets, visit www.artshhi.com or call 843-842-2787.

MARCH 25

World’s Largest Yard Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, Hilton Head Island High School’s parking lot, 70 Wilborn Road. Hilton Head Island High School and The Island Packet present the World’s Largest Yard Sale.

Admission is free. Rent a space and sell your items for $55. Applications can

be found at www.islandpacket.com/ yardsale. Proceeds benefit Hilton Head Island High School. For more information call 843-689-4811.

MARCH 27-31

Gregg Russell Concert: 7:30-9 p.m.

Monday, March 27-Friday, March 31, Sea Pines Resort. Over the years, Gregg Russell has become a Sea Pines classic.

Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town is where you’ll find Russell entertaining adults and children alike. His concerts are not to be missed. Free. For additional information about this event, please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at 843-842-1979.

MARCH 28

Camera Club of Hilton Head Island Meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 2 Matthews Court, Hilton Head Island.

Guest speaker will be the club’s own Fran Hubbell, who will be speaking on her travel photography titled “North of Norway.” Free, newcomers and guests welcome! For more information, visit cchhi.net.

MARCH 29

Colonial Nesting Birds of South Carolina-Seabirds and Wading Birds: 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. Learn about the management concerns of these birds. The loss of just a few nesting sites can impact the entire species in South Carolina. Historically,

MARCH 10

Bach Birthday Bash: noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 10, St. Luke’s Church, 50 Pope Ave., Hilton Head Island. This annual celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday on March 22, 1685, presents multiple organists and other musicians performing many of Bach’s well-known compositions. The concert is presented by the Low Country Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Admission is free and the public is invited. Come celebrate Bach’s 332nd birthday. Visit LCCAGO.org or contact ninarodman@stlukeshhi.org for more details.

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his year, when the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island Gala returns to The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa at 6 p.m. March 18, it’s going to be the biggest night in the event’s history.

But then, when has that not been the case?

“It seems to just get bigger and better each year,” said Margie Smith, who has cochaired the event with her husband, tennis legend Stan Smith, for 16 years.

While the event does indeed get bigger and better each year, it’s important to stress just how big this year’s event is. Think U.S. Open big. Think Masters Tournament big.

Think “tickets to Hamilton” big. It’s that big.

The event has always been a shining spot on the year’s social calendar, a black tie-optional affair to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island. Last year’s event drew a distinguished crowd that helped raise more than $200,000, and this year aims to beat that thanks to a fantastic entertainment lineup and some spectacular auction prizes.

Keeping the evening lively will be legendary local music act Deas-Guyz, whose repertoire of Motown, R&B and classic hits never fail to light up the dance floor. They’ll be joined by arguably the island’s most iconic personality, Gregg Russell, who will perform a signature song alongside some very special guests. Kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island, a delightful presence at the gala and proof of the outstanding work being done by the organization, will greet guests as well as join Russell on stage.

If an evening of entertainment and the noble cause of uplifting area youth isn’t enough for you, then you may want to take a look at the monumental items up for auction during the gala.

A silent auction and a live auction led by Sonny Huntley will offer an array of goodies from vacation getaways to restaurant gift certificates, but a few standout items mark this year’s gala as a place to track down top-dollar items you won’t find anywhere else.

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several wading bird colonies supported more than 10,000 nesting pairs. Tom Murphy, a retired biologist with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, will share his knowledge of the natural history of these birds. The cost of the program is $7 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www.coastaldiscovery.org.

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Music & Taste on the Harbour: 6-9 p.m. Shelter Cove Harbour’s Neptune Statue. Dance the night away on Thursday nights at Shelter Cove Harbour. Now in its ninth season, the spring outdoor concert series will kick off with The Headliners and will feature a variety of bands on Thursday nights throughout the spring. Featured Shelter Cove Harbour restaurants will set up around Neptune and will offer a variety of specially priced light appetizers, wine, beer and cocktails. Limited seating will be provided, so you are encouraged to bring your own chairs. Admission is free and open to the public. All concerts are weather permitting and subject to change. For more information, including concert schedule, visit www. palmettodunes.com.

MARCH 31

Start with a set of passes in the illustrious president’s box at the U.S. Open. If you don’t win these tickets here, you can forget about enjoying such prestigious access to the biggest event in tennis — access to the president’s box is generally invite-only.

For the first time, the event will also be offering up prestigious items like passes for Saturday and Sunday at the Masters Tournament and a week’s stay at a deluxe apartment in New York City.

But without a doubt, the item generating the most buzz will be orchestra seating tickets to see the Broadway musical “Hamilton,” a show as famous for its musical numbers as it is for being exceedingly hard to get tickets to. But now you know where to go to find yours.

Ultimately, beyond the festivities and the prizes, the gala serves to direct muchneeded funding to a truly worthy cause, the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island.

“I believe this is the most important fundraiser for the youth of Hilton Head,” Stan Smith said.

“And I know it’s going to be a great evening,” added Margie Smith.

To find out more and purchase tickets before they sell out, go to www.bgclowcountry.org M

Society of Lowcountry Magicians Public Magic Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 351 Buckwalter Parkway, Bluffton. The Society of Lowcountry Magicians presents its annual Public Magic Show (for adults). Partial proceeds from the show will go to the Red Cross in consideration of its help after Hurricane Matthew. Tickets are $12 before the show and $15 at the door. For tickets, contact Fred Reisz at 843705-4742.

SAVE THE DATE

APRIL 2-3

Peter Millar Trunk Show at Knickers in Harbour Town: Sunday, April 2 and Monday, April 3, Knickers, 149 Lighthouse Road, Suite L, Hilton Head Island. A Peter Millar representative will be on hand to assist with fit and selection. For more information, visit knickersmenswear.com.

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5th Annual Taste of Bluffton: 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Calhoun Street. Bring your appetites because some of Bluffton’s best restaurants will be preparing their favorite samples. The Greater Bluffton Chamber is looking for vendors and sponsors for this year’s Taste of Bluffton. Please contact the chamber at 843-757-1010 if you are interested in participating, or email megan@ blufftonchamberofcommerce.org. Visit www.tasteofbluffton.com for more information.

APRIL 11

Annual Christian Heritage Breakfast: 7 a.m. Tuesday, April11, The Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, 130 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island. Four-time PGA Tour champion Webb Simpson will be the guest speaker.

The event is sponsored by The Fellowship of Christian

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FASHION WEEK

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et ready to swap out your pants and sweaters for sundresses and shorts.

Chamber Fashion Week is coming to the Lowcountry March 31 through April 8.

The inaugural event, presented by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, will kick off at Shop on the Dock from 3 to 7 p.m. March 31 at Shelter Cove Harbour. Then, through April 8, local retailers will hold special events, trunk shows and sales.

The details and a schedule can be found at www.chamberfashionweek.org.

“Chamber Fashion Week is a great way to start off your spring shopping, especially if you haven’t picked out your Heritage outfit yet,” said Charlie Clark, vice president of communications at the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, which is presenting the event. “Our local boutiques and clothing stores offer a huge variety of apparel and accessories with the coastal chic flavor and unmistakable Lowcountry charm. We want to celebrate that diversity and showcase our retailers that are just one of the pillars of our business community. Chamber Fashion Week will do just that while offering residents and visitors special offers throughout the week.”

Shop on the Dock will feature pop-up shops with merchandise from local retailers, entertainment and a signature Chamber Fashion Week cocktail, and the evening will be capped with a sunset toast to Chamber Fashion Week.

During the following week, a slew of Hilton Head Island and Bluffton retailers will offer special events and discounts to celebrate the fashion of the coastal lifestyle.

“Coligny is thrilled to be a

part of Chamber Fashion Week and to host the Coligny shoparound,” said Leslie Richardson, owner of Coligny Plaza. Traveling Chic Boutique, Island Girl, Fresh Produce, Coastal Sunglasses and other shops in the plaza will participate in Chamber Fashion Week. “Since the first store opened in Coligny over 60 years ago, we’ve been at the heart of Lowcountry fashion, and we can’t wait to showcase it.”

Being a part of the fashion week is another dream being realized for Michelle Taylor, owner of Birdie James in Shelter Cove Towne Centre.

“For years, I’ve witnessed fashion weeks via the internet all around the world. And now I’m heading into Birdie James’ second year and we’re a contributor to the launch of Chamber Fashion Week,” she said. “All of this growth and opportunity, both individually as well as collectively for the island, is a true testament to the community we are so proud to be a part of.”

On April 6, National Tartan Day, the chamber of commerce will hold its second annual Plaid PartTee with a nod to the fashion that is always on display at the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.

Some retailers participating in the fashion week will have models walking throughout the crowds, showing off the latest styles, and special guest bartenders will sport their tartan jackets. The week wraps up April 8 with a fashion show at Poseidon Rooftop Bar. “I can’t wait for our first Chamber Fashion Week,” said Jackie Wells-Lindstrom, owner of Too Belles Boutique in Fresh Market Shoppes.

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Dance Theatre

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or the Hilton Head Dance Theatre, spring often means staging a fulllength story ballet such as “The Sleeping Beauty” or “Swan Lake.”

But this year, the company of classically trained dancers will take the stage at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina to explore a variety of dance styles in an eclectic program that will include classical and contemporary ballet, tap and jazz.

The “Spring 2017” program will open with a concert version of “Paquita” and will feature the grande pas classique from the full-length ballet. The staging will be by Hilton Head Dance Theatre artistic director Karena Brock-Carlyle, based on the Marius Petipa version staged by Natalia Makarova for American Ballet Theatre.

Marina Karis and guest artist Journy Wilkes-Davis will dance the roles of the newlyweds, Paquita and Lucien. For the first time on Hilton Head, audience members will have the opportunity to see the exciting “Flames of Paris,” a pas de deux taken from the full-length ballet featuring Katie Maurer and Jamal Edwards. Next up, a corps of dancers will be featured in “Electricity,” an original piece choreographed by Brock-Carlyle

in 1990 to music by the band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Next, guest artist WilkesDavis will be joined by his wife, Anna Porter, in the exquisite pas de deux “Grande Pas Classique” with music by Auber. Cassie Maurer will add another dimension to the program with a tap number choreographed by Edwards to music by George Gershwin. Former Broadway dance captain Kathleen Watkins will stage “Rich Man’s Frug” from “Sweet Charity,” regarded as one of the cleverest of the Fosse masterpieces.

The program concludes with the joyful and spirited “Gershwin Suite” — a re-staging of Edwards’ popular ballet that culminates with the iconic “I Got Rhythm.”

“Spring 2017” takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, with an additional evening performance at 7:30 p.m. April 1 and a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for children ages 15 and younger.

Tickets can be purchased at the arts center box office, located at 14 Shelter Cove Lane on Hilton Head, or by calling 843-842-2787. Tickets are also available online at www.artshhi. com. M

Athletes and The College Ethics Symposium. Event is open to the public. Tickets are required in advance and are $30 per ticket or $275 for a table of 10. Additional information and tickets available online at christianheritagebreakfast.com or by calling 843-290-3744.

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Relay for Life: 4-10 p.m. Friday, April 21, Shelter Cove Community Park, Hilton Head Island. The public is invited to this celebration to benefit the American Cancer Society. The theme for this year’s event is “Paint the Lowcountry Purple!” There will be a cancer survivor’s dinner, a luminaria ceremony, a cancer survivors’ and caregivers’ walk, games and activities for kids and adults, food, entertainment and a huge silent auction. Please join in and bring a friend. It’s free and we welcome the entire community to join us in honoring survivors, remembering those who lost their fights, and recognizing those currently battling cancer.

For more information or if interested in being a donor or sponsor, contact Wendy Pollitzer at 843-263-3216 or email wendy.pollitzer@cancer.org.

ONGOING Farmer’s Market of Bluffton: 1-6 p.m. Thursdays, 1271 May River Rd. We’ve got more great reasons to visit!

The market is now open with additional public parking provided by the town of Bluffton. We’ll be adding an Artisan Showcase on the first Thursday of every month to highlight a handful of local artists and their incredible Lowcountry craftsmanship. Keep an eye out for fabulous new food and farm vendors this year and find your next favorite thing. Real food, real people, real close. Visit farmersmarketbluffton.org for more information.

Spring Sports at Island Recreation Center: Registration is ongoing. There is still time to register for spring sports at Island Recreation Center. Call 843681-7273 or visit islandreccenter.org for additional information.

May River Expedition by Coastal Discovery Museum: 10 a.m.- noon Tuesdays and Thursdays through May

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30. The tour will go out most Tuesday and Thursday through May 30. This two-hour exploration of Bluffton’s May River aboard research vessel Spartina will be led by marine biologist Capt.

Amber Kuehn. Participants will observe nature up close with a display of live organisms. A scientific explanation will accompany a trip through this scenic river and salt marsh. From microscopic animals to dolphins, the possibilities are endless. Cost is $40 for adults, $30 for children ages 12 and younger. Reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or by going to www.coastaldiscovery.org Birding at Pinckney Island by Coastal Discovery Museum: 8-10 a.m. March 9, 15, 23, April 5, 14, 19, 27 and May 3, 11, 18, 24, Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Spring bird watching program at Pinckney Island led by experienced bird watchers from the Coastal Discovery Museum. The walk will include the combination of habitats at Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge. Space is limited to 15 (ages 12 and older). Participants are asked to bring their own binoculars and the program will be canceled in case of rain. The program is $12 per person and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www.coastaldiscovery.org.

Sweetgrass Basket Making Classes: 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 4 and 18, April 8 and 22, May 13 and 27, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive on Hilton Head Island, with a temporary entrance on U.S. 278 eastbound between Spanish Wells and Gumtree roads. Learn about the history of the sweetgrass basket, one of the Lowcountry’s best-known art forms, from a local Gullah basketmaker. Then try your hand at starting a basket of your own using locally found natural materials. The cost is $65 for adults and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www.coastaldiscovery.org.

Dolphin Research Excursion by Coastal Discovery Museum: 10 a.m. until noon Wednesdays in March, April and May. The excursion will study acoustic communications between resident dolphins in the May River. While researchers from Dr. Eric Montie’s lab

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Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music Concert Singers

Hilton Head Choral Society hosts

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ore than 175 glorious voices will sing in unison during the Hilton Head Choral Society’s first Choral Festival, to be held at 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 2. The group’s third concert of the season, the festival will include the 100 members of the choral society joined by four choruses, taking the stage at Hilton Head Island’s Holy Family Catholic Church for secular and sacred selections.

The festival will feature individual performances from all five choruses, showcasing their unique talents and musical styles, under the direction of each group’s conductor. Highlighting this extraordinary evening, special guest and world-renowned composer/conductor Paul Basler will direct the combined choruses for a performance of his own compositions of “Missa Brevis” and “Psalm 23.” Basler’s works have been performed around the world in destinations like Kenya, the Dominican Republic and Shanghai and in venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the Sydney Opera House.

The ensembles performing at the festival were not selected at random — they all have unique talents and connections to the Hilton Head Choral Society. The guest groups include a chorus

from Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri, led by Dr. Amity Bryson.

Hilton Head singers met the group in Italy in 2009, and were impressed with their musicianship and dedication to choral singing. Showcasing some of the other top young voices in the area is an ensemble of students from the new May River High School in Bluffton, under the direction of Jason Snyder. Adding to the mix is the Charleston Southern University Horton School of Music Concert Singers, led by Ricard Bordas.

And with a variety of singers, both amateurs and professionals, the Parish Choir of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Savannah, under the direction of Steven Branyon, will be sharing their vocal skill. They are well-known for the quality of their weekly performance in worship as well as their monthly Evensong services.

And of course, there will be selections performed by the Hilton Head Choral Society, under the baton of artistic director and conductor Tim Reynolds.

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rom rock ‘n’ roll to laugh-out-loud humor, there’s something for everyone at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina in March.

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY Join The Black Jacket Symphony on March 17-18 as the band re-creates Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” note for note and moment for moment. Aside from being an absolutely phenomenal and melodic piece of work, the record is still considered one of the most quintessential albums of rock ‘n’ roll. You’ll hear — and experience — hits including “Breathe (In the Air),” “Time,” “Brain Damage,” “Money,” “Eclipse,” “Us and Them” and more.

The Black Jacket Symphony also puts the heart and soul of rock into the show itself. An incredible lights display will amaze audience members, and, when combined with the music, the visual effects will create a mesmerizing ambience.

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After a brief intermission following the performance of “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety, the band will return to the stage to play a full set of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits.

This has all the makings of an incredible night not just for Floyd fans, but for all fans of great music.

Shows start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49 per person. For more information, call 843-8422787 or go to www.artshhi.com.

CAROLINE RHEA STAND-UP COMEDY You know her, love her, and she looks like she could be your very best friend. Hilarious Canadian stand-up comedian, actress and model Caroline Rhea was the original host of NBC’s reality television show “The Biggest Loser.” She is also known for her role as Hilda Spellman on the cult-favorite TV show “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” and for replacing Rosie O’Donnell as the host of her syndicated talk show, “The Caroline Rhea Show.”

And she’s coming to the arts center for a

one-night-only comedy show at 8p.m. Friday, March 24.

As an older mom, Rhea admits she is having a mid-life crisis. But instead of indulging in hot yoga and hotter, younger men, as some women her age might do, Rhea has turned to coloring and cartoons.

“I think it’s way more interesting to have this kind of a mid-life crisis,” said Rhea, whose first child, Ava, with longtime boyfriend and fellow comedian Costaki Economopoulos, was born in 2008.

Now, Rhea said, she has a polite excuse to put off unwanted phone intrusions. “I’m coloring,” she’ll say. “Is there any way that I can call you back?”

Rhea has said that her true comedic training came from her first gigs at the comedy club Catch a Rising Star. Performing around New York City, she quickly gained a reputation in the city’s competitive comedy scene.

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OING: MONDAY NIGHT EXHIBITIONS ... ONGOING: LIVE JAZZ AT ELA’S BLU WATER at the University of South Carolina Beaufort visually identify and record dolphin vocalizations, marine biologist Capt. Amber Kuehn will share what we have learned about these fascinating cetaceans. Cost is $55 per person (ages 10 and older only, please), and reservations are required by calling 843-689-6767, ext. 223 or going to www.coastaldiscovery.org.

Lowcountry Critters with Joe Maffo at the Museum: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Wednesdays and Fridays from March 22 through May 5, Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive. This casual “Meet and Greet” will help participants to learn more about the alligators, snakes, turtles and other critters that share Hilton Head Island with us. Joe Maffo with Critter Management will bring along some of his “friends” to share with everyone. Visitors can stop by various stations to meet the different types of animals on site. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger; those younger than 5 get in free. No reservations for this program, just drop in and say hello.

Monday Night Exhibitions: 5:30 p.m. Mondays, March 6-Aug. 28, except April 10 and 17, Sea Pines Racquet Club, 5 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island. Join in for an exciting tennis demonstration with valuable tips, refreshments, prize drawings, and our traditional fishbowl sale. For additional information, please contact the Sea Pines Racquet Club at 843-363-4495.

Live Jazz at ELA’s Blu Water Grille: 7 p.m. nightly and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during Sunday Brunch, ELA’s Blu Water Grille, Shelter Cove Harbour Shops, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island.

For schedule and more information, visit www.elasgrille.com.

The Jazz Corner: Nightly concerts at 8 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. The Village at Wexford C-1, Hilton Head. The Jazz Corner’s intimate, elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy an evening of world-class entertainment enhanced by our innovative Southern flavors menu and personal, attentive

service. For concert schedules and more information, visit www.thejazzcorner.com or call 843-842-8620.

First Books of Beaufort in Need of Volunteers: First Books of Beaufort holds story hours at Title I schools and distributes over 750 books each month to 4-year-olds to take home. The organization is in need of volunteers to read at three locations on Hilton Head Island. Volunteers can chose a time, date, and school convenient for them once per month. For more information or to volunteer, go to www.firstbooksofbeaufort.com or email firstbooksofbeaufort@gmail.com.

Long Cove Club Charitable Advisory Committee Now accepting 2017 Grant Applications: Application deadline is March 31. To be considered, organizations should be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Beaufort or Jasper counties and have plans for a project to improve health, housing, hunger or educational issues. The application and all pertinent information can be found at www.longcov-

eclub.com under the “People” tab and “Caring Community,” or by contacting Erin Khalili at 843-686-1070 or ekhalili@longcoveclub.com.

Tea Time at Rose Hill Mansion: 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Rose Hill Mansion, 199 Rose Hill Way, Bluffton. Experience afternoon tea at the most beautiful plantation house in the Lowcountry.

Selections include custom crafted teas, elegant finger sandwiches, and heavenly desserts. Small groups or large groups welcome. Cost is $40 per person. Call Lou Anne Takach to book your tea time at 843-757-6046.

Swim Lessons at Island Rec: Through April. Island Recreation Center, 20 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island.

Make a splash this spring. For more information, visit www.islandreccenter. org or call 843-681-7273.

Golf Clinics for all Ages: Times vary, Country Club of Hilton Head. Group and individual golf programs for adults and juniors led by PGA professional Jeff Picus of Excel and Enjoy.

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he Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recently honored eight at its annual Chamber Ball.

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Stephen Riley, the town manager of Hilton Head Island, was the recipient of the John Curry Tourism Award.

Linda Warnock won the Zonta Woman of the Year Award.

David Lauderdale, a columnist and senior editor at The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette, won the Alice Glenn Doughtie Good Citizenship Award.

The Outstanding Organization of the Year Award was given to the Hilton Head Island Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance.

Outside Brands won Small Business of the Year.

The Bluffton Regional Business Council Member of the Year Award went to eviCore.

The Sue West Educator of the Year Award went to Mary Baker of Hilton Head Island Elementary School.

The Startup of the Year Award went to group46.

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Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island Hope & Opportunity honoree Roy Plekenpol with club unit director Kim Likins.

Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton unit director Molly Smith with Hope & Opportunity honoree Robert “Bob” Burt.

Hilton Head Monthly publisher Lori Goodridge-Cribb, Dr. Walter Roehll, Mike Stautberg and legendary Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Kenny Anderson were at Red Fish for the Atrium Medical Center Foundation dinner.

All Saints Garden Tour chairwoman Carole Galli with Mary Agnes Garman, finalist in this year’s poster contest. The 30th annual tour is set for May 20.

Melanie Nelson, Barbara Hege, Lynda Halpern and Darice Ahrnsbrak with a check that the 100+ Women Who Care Greater Bluffton organization donated to Family Promise.

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Susan Hooker, vice president of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Bluffton, with Hope & Opportunity honoree Robert “Bob” Burt and Chris Protz, chief professional officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry.

Cross Schools students Morgan Kronimus, Emma Drury and Eliza Albert won the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest for their grade levels.

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grind Coffee Roasters.

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Wrestling state qualifiers from Hilton Head Island Middle School are Drew Vigh, Josh Vigh and James Levy.

The On Course Foundation presented Dataw Island residents with a plaque to express its appreciation for their continued support.

The 2017 Adult Team Tennis winners from Palmetto Dunes, captained by Tracy Castricone.

The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at NAI Carolina Charter.

Owners Stephen and Amy Mobley at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Berkeley Flower & Gifts.

The Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance won the Governors Cup at the SCPRT Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism. The award is given to an attraction or destination that “demonstrates extraordinary success in tourism.”

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reat art, authentic food, wonderful stories and dances and more were featured at the Arts, Craft & Food Expo at The Gullah Marketplace, part of the annual Gullah Celebration.

Parker’s recently partnered with WSAV to award a $500 academic scholarship to Madeline Prince, a senior at Hilton Head Island High School, who plans to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in the fall.

Payton Mercer, a local Civil Air Patrol cadet, recently won first place at the 4-H district competition.

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Jevon Daly’s

Subtle Monstrosities

With ‘Genre,’ the man of many bands strikes out on his own.

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The Jevon Daly you know will depend entirely on what night of the week you tend to get out of the house.

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aybe you know him as the fiddle player for Lowcountry Boil — he’s the guy with the signature furry hunter cap and the grin as wide as Broad Creek.

Maybe you know him as Taime Downz, guitar player and wearer of alarmingly short shorts for Silicone Sister.

You might even know him as a member of Shaky Bones, Unicorn Meat, Jo Jo Squirrel or the Nicest Guys in the World.

But what do you actually know about Jevon Daly, lone member of the solo act Jevon Daly? If you want to find out, you’re in luck. The man of many bands has released his first-ever solo album, “Genre.” And across its eight tracks is a surprising look at a well-known musician that not everyone really knows.

“A lot of what I’m doing with this album is trying to get people to look up from their phones,” Daly said. “Right off the bat you have to give them something … like in the (Lowcountry Boil) song ‘The Mullet,’ it starts with ‘When I was 10 I moved to South Cackalacky, I’d never even seen a rebel flag,’ and instantly you get people going, ‘What?’”

“Genre” is available at John’s Music, at 23 New Orleans Road on Hilton Head.

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KEITH RICHARDS JUST KEEP ON LIVIN’ That look-up-from-your-phone moment comes right off the bat with the new album’s lead track, “Keith Richards,” a tongue-incheek ode to the Rolling Stones guitarist’s seeming immortality.

And there are other “funny” tracks on the album (the video for “Jump Your Bones,” filmed at Scotts Market in Bluffton, is definitely worth finding online).

And while Daly’s naturally waggish personality infuses the album with the kind of humor you’d expect no matter what band you’ve seen him in, don’t write it off as a novelty album. Underneath that smile are a few tracks — like the elegiac “Mudd” and the tears-andbourbon-soaked “Has Been” — that show Daly’s more serious side.

That shift in tone had Daly more than a little worried heading into his first “Just Jevon” show in early February.

“I just don’t know how I’m going to feel if I’m doing a serious song and everyone starts talking and looking at their phones. It’s like, ‘Is that all you are, Jevon? Are you just looking for a laugh?’ I don’t know,” he said.

But the show — and the album — give Daly a chance to try on a few different musical hats after a 31-year career switching between hats on stage.

The result is a layered Stu Enscoeproduced album of eight tracks that show there’s more to Jevon Daly than hot pants and trucker hats.

WHAT’S THAT GROWIN’ IN THE COW PIE? The inspiration for the album came from a Lowcountry Boil show in mid-winter on the beach, when the bitter cold winds drove most of the fans inside, except for maybe 10 hardy fans drawn by the area’s finest bluegrass band.

“I got home and I was really frustrated. … For months I sat around thinking, ‘What would these people relate to?’” he said. “But I knew once I came up with the line, ‘What’s that growing in the cow pie?’ if I played that song they’d know what I was talking about.”

That line informed the album’s second track, “Cowpie,” one of many that deviates far from Daly’s usual repertoire of bluegrass, metal and rock. It’s also one of the funniest.

“Writing a song like ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ you don’t need to say much… blue suede shoes, that’s such a monster image,” he said.

“That’s what I’m trying to go for.”

And although his imagery might not be blue suede shoes, there’s still a monster image to be found in the tracks “Jump Your Bones” and “Cowpie.” They just might not be altogether family friendly.

“I want there to be certain people who … think it’s uncouth; who’ll say, ‘You can’t say that, my child is right here,’” Daly said with a laugh.

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HHSO 2016-2017 | HHSO.ORG MARY M. BRIGGS President & CEO

Spring at the Symphony!

March and April are busy months at the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra.

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March and April are busy months at the HHSO. The 22nd Hilton Head International Piano Competition takes place March 6-11. This year the first two rounds, on March 6-9 will be held at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. The Final round will return to First Presbyterian Church. You will also want to attend the Master classes to be held at All Saints Episcopal Church on March 10. Don’t miss this exciting event.

Ken Lam, Music Director of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra joins the orchestra as Guest Conductor March 26 and 27 for our program entitled Mendelssohn-Italian Symphony, which features Principal Clarinetist Charles Messersmith performing the Weber Clarinet Concerto No.1 in F minor.

Coming in April is our popular Symphony Under the Stars taking place April 4 and 5. This year’s theme, Flower Power – Music of the 60’s will be a blast from the past.

So don your bell bottoms, tie dyed shirts (the HHSO has logoed ones for sale) and gather friends for this fabulous Pops concert. This year’s location is Veteran’s Park at Shelter Cove – directly behind Whole Foods.

Come catch the excitement!

Mary M. Briggs, President & CEO

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Salt and pepper shakers are not fixtures on any restaurant tables in China because the chef is supposed to have known how to salt the dish. A Chinese chef will be harshly judged by his knowledge of how to use salt.

Quick Beef Pho RECIPE BY CARRIE HIRSCH (Serves 2)

INGREDIENTS:

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 clove of star anise 5 cups high-quality beef broth ¼ pound raw sirloin or round eye 4 ounces dried rice noodles (noodles can be boiled a day in advance and kept refrigerated) Salt to taste

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Bean sprouts, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, fresh basil leaves, lime wedges, hoisin sauce and sriracha

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arch is a great month for pho, a traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup often made with beef or chicken, because winter is still hanging on a little; having a steaming bowl of pho can take the chill off.

The way to correctly pronounce “pho” is as in “do re mi FA so...” I learned this during a kitchen session with Chef Di Wang, owner of Relish Café.

He invited me into his kitchen for a tutorial on the making of pho. He says that the stock is the most important part of the entire dish, with its key ingredients of beef bones, oxtail bones, chicken bones, onions, cinnamon and star anise.

A vegetarian pho can be made with vegetable broth. After about nine hours of cooking the stock, he strains it and then refrigerates it. It becomes thick, but not too gelatinous, when chilled.

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Heat cinnamon and star anise in a medium pot and dry roast until aromas are released, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add beef stock, bring to a simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Wrap the steak in plastic wrap and place in freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from freezer and cut into 1/8” slices across the grain, then cover and refrigerate. In a second medium pot, cook the rice noodles in boiling water for 1 to 4 minutes, or follow package directions. Remove immediately using a strainer, then run under cool water as noodles may begin to stick together. Arrange cooked rice noodles in two deep serving bowls – if noodles are very sticky, toss in a few drops of vegetable oil. Top cooked noodles with a small handful of fresh bean sprouts and chopped green onion, then divide the slices of raw beef into bowls. Salt to taste.

Remove and discard star anise, and, using a ladle to avoid spillage, place piping hot broth into the bowls — it will cook the raw beef immediately. Squeeze in juice from a wedge of lime, then top with additional toppings of chopped green onion and cilantro, and basil leaves. Serve immediately with a side dish of sriracha and hoisin sauce.

Using chopsticks, dip the beef into the sauces. Avoid adding the sauces into the pho, as it will alter the flavors.

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CHEF DI WANG RELISH CAFÉ “The most important component when making pho is the defatted stock, which consist of beef, oxtail and chicken bones and spices. Two key ingredients are also cinnamon and dried star anise. My stock takes about nine hours to prepare. I worked with a Vietnamese chef who became a master at making pho after 25 years and he shared some secrets with me. This is traditionally a Vietnamese soup and I have been making it now for 10 years. My customers really enjoy it. Because rice noodles are used in pho, those who are following a gluten-free diet can enjoy it.”

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NEW SEAFOOD RESTAURANT COMING TO COLIGNY PLAZA

YOUNG BLUFFTON CHEF FEATURED ON ‘CHOPPED JUNIOR’

Bluffton resident and River Ridge Academy student Aiden McCarthy, 12, competed in the Feb. 21 episode of Food Network’s “Chopped Junior.” Aiden was one of 14,000 kids who applied to be on the show, which was taped in October. Culinary skills run in Aiden’s family — he’s the son of Leah and Ryan McCarthy, owners of the Downtown Deli, a food truck and catering company, and Aiden learned to cook in those kitchens. He’s even held cooking classes for kids. He plans on going to culinary school. The spin-off of “Chopped,” four young chefs are given a basket of ingredients that don’t normally get cooked together and square off in the kitchen to make a delicious dish. One contestant gets eliminated after the appetizer, entree and dessert rounds, and the last chef standing gets $10,000 and a chef’s jacket. The results of the Feb. 21 “Heads will Roll” Chopped Junior show that Aiden appeared in were not available at press time.

Restaurateur Lee Lucier is on a roll. Now that Local Pie Bluffton is open and running in Old Town, Lucier is onto his next project with J.R. Richardson: Fish Seafood & Raw Bar. This new restaurant is taking over the space that formerly housed Steamer Seafood, and will be opening in Coligny Plaza this spring with not only a fresh look but also an array of fresh seafood. The menu, which is built upon the base of scratch-made food, will feature everything from fried shrimp, oysters and flounder to Carolina grits, clams, lobster, a seafood platter and five or six seafood entrees, which may change periodically to keep the menu in sync with what’s in season. There will also be a full raw bar along with indoor and outdoor seating and an event space, called the Fishbowl, which will feature live music on weekends

RYDER CUP CAPTAIN OPENING RESTAURANT ON HILTON HEAD

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A famous golfer is coming back to Hilton Head, and not just for the upcoming RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing golf tournament.

Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke is opening a restaurant in the building that housed Truffles on Pope Avenue. Clarke announced the new restaurant on Twitter: “@darrenclarkestavern opening in Hilton Head, South Carolina this summer! #excited.”

The restaurant will specialize in high-end steaks and craft cocktails.

Clarke follows in fellow Irishman Graeme McDowell’s footsteps.

McDowell opened his own bar, Nona Blue, which has since become a chain in Florida. Tiger Woods is the bar/restaurant industry as well, with a bar called The Woods in Jupiter, Florida.

SALTY DOG HOSTING SHAMROCK HUNT

Salty Dog Cafe is hosting the Salty Dog Shamrock Hunt at 10 a.m.

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THE HEALTHY HABIT OPENS ON MATHEWS DRIVE Ready to put years of unhealthy living behind them, Kevin and Hope Yeung set out to create something that would not only encourage them to lead a healthier lifestyle, but inspire an entire community to do the same. The result is a new restaurant at 55 Mathews Drive — The Healthy Habit.

The restaurant serves farm-fresh chopped salads featuring locally sourced ingredients, including non-GMO produce, grass-fed beef, cage-free raised poultry and small-batch dressings made from scratch. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

PORT ROYAL RESTAURANT MOVES TO HILTON HEAD

Fans of Mikki’s All American Cuisine in Port Royal (the town, not the plantation) will be happy to learn the restaurant has moved to Hilton Head Island, opening at 70 Marshland Road in the former Phoenix Bistro location. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. It focuses on homemade cooking, specialty sandwiches and colorful salads.

PORK BELLY CONFIT SLIDERS ON A WASABI DONUT WITH DAIKON CARROT SLAW

NEW GASTROPUB OPENING IN BLUFFTON

A new gastropub named The Original 46 Gastropub is opening soon in Bluffton. The restaurant is located at 68 Bluffton Road, where Napoli Bistro Pizzeria and Wine Bar was located. The Original 46 will specialize in high-end cocktails, pub food and craft beer. It hopes to open this spring. The man behind the restaurant is John Kelm, who operates Jameson’s Char House in Sun City. His partner, Dustin Ricker, will serve as chef. Plans include an area for live music, a “future” bar with a 14-foot library ladder and 20 taps. (Shown above: pork belly confit sliders on a wasabi donut with daikon carrot slaw)

‘ROUND IT UP’ FOR CHARITY AT SERG RESTAURANTS The SERG Restaurant Group is joining forces with “Round It Up America” and the community to raise money for three local nonprofit organizations. “Round It Up America” is a program that allows guests dining at any of the 10 SERG restaurants to round their checks up to the nearest dollar for charity. That money will go to the Hilton Head Humane Association, Backpack Buddies and the new playground at the Island Rec Center.

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Chef taking stock after 25 years

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hef Eric Sayers is the first to admit his story is not the typical sentimental one that involves cooking at his grandmother’s apron strings.

“I’m from Connecticut and started as a busboy at a conference center. I was really wanting to work the back of the house and so the chef put me on salads and desserts,” he said. “Eventually, an Austrian chef with fiery red hair and enormous hands named Hakken Blakken was hired and he made these elaborate food designs on mirrors. He took me aside and showed me his secrets on how to make chocolate mousse and other dishes. I wish I had taken notes.”

The new chef saw Sayers’ potential and encouraged him to pursue a career in the kitchen. One of the externs from the Culinary Institute of America took Sayers under his wing and brought him to the prestigious cooking school to show him

the state-of-the-art teaching kitchens and the Escoffier Room student-run restaurant, named for Georges Auguste Escoffier, a famed 20th-century French chef known as the “king of chefs and the chef of kings.”

“This completely changed my perspective on cooking — I never thought it could be more than just putting food on a plate. I started to know good ingredients,” Sayers said.

The visit to the school made a profound impression on him, and made him seriously consider enrolling in the culinary institute.

“I told my mom and she wasn’t too thrilled about it, but once I took her there, she was on board. My aunt and uncle, who had served in the military and traveled around the world, really understood fine dining and what it meant to be in the culinary arts, so they were my

Chef Eric Sayers with three seated guests in the formal dining room at The Cypress.

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cheerleaders,” Sayers said. And so he cooked for them while attending the institute. “Back in the day, it was OK for chefs to yell and scream. Culinary school was like boot camp. The goal was not to get yelled at and, in a way, it really worked. You learned your recipes before arriving in class. There were tough days, hard days and they told us, point blank, at the end of the term, you won’t see 70 percent of your classmates — they will have dropped out. I also remember meeting Julia Child at school.”

After graduating with honors in 1991, Sayers moved to Switzerland to work as an assistant instructor at the Institut Hôtelier César Ritz with founder and hospitality pioneer Wolfgang Petri. This experience exposed him not only to a European culinary world, but also to life lessons that he said later contributed to strong management skills.

“In culinary school, we learned Asian, international, Italian and American bounty, but there were so many multiples on classic French cooking,” Sayers said.

“The French turned cooking into an art form. Basic recipes from French cuisine are the bases for many chefs today, but they make it healthier by tweaking and putting their own spin on it. Charlie Trotter expanded on French cooking and fortified the flavors.”

Trotter’s Chicago-based restaurants garnered Michelin stars and he was a recipient of eight James Beard Awards

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HAPPY CHEF, HAPPY CLIENTELE CQ’s Restaurant in Harbour Town was Sayers’ kitchen for over 13 years.

While there, he set out to build his perfect team — many of whom he remains friends with to this day.

“Every chef will tell you that at one point he had the perfect team, and that was my perfect team. It took four to

Grilled salmon on spring vegetables with red wine reduction prepared by Chef Eric Sayers at The Cypress.

five years to bring the team together,” Sayers said. Thanks to his American menu with French and Southern influences and a cellar of 10,000 bottles of award-winning wine, customers came back time and time again. “I think our record number of guests served was 369 in one night. And if you could have seen the size of our kitchen…”

To say the kitchen was miniscule is an understatement.

Eventually, corporate America came calling. Beaufort Memorial Hospital’s kitchen was considerably different than that in a restaurant for Sayers.

“We were catering to doctors, staff, patients and visitors, seven days a week, around the clock,” he said. “We also had high-end events for donors as it was a not-for-profit hospital. I enjoyed the experience and the view of the river and learned so much there, too.”

But after a three-year run, Sayers returned to Hilton Head Island.

Today, Sayers manages a staff of 30 offering a variety of delicious menu items at The Cypress of Hilton Head,

an award-winning retirement community catering to active adults. “Here at The Cypress, every month we change the menu. I like the creativity part of it.

We ask our members for their favorite choices, and we have over 430 members here. Meals are served in our formal dining room and we also have a bistro, which has a more casual atmosphere serving salads and bistro fare,” he said. “Our clients have traveled the world and really know and appreciate fine cuisine.”

Many of the community’s members have eaten in famous restaurants around the world, and Sayers enjoys discussing their most memorable meals with them. But he isn’t always focused on the past — he’s always looking to learn new skills or develop new recipes.

“Right now, I’m on a bread-making kick, and recently I was on a sushi kick,” he said. “I learn everything I can about that particular food and how it’s prepared and some of the best techniques.

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Good things come in threes: Bomboras Grille launches new name, new chef & new menu

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wning a restaurant as a family gives new meaning to the words “family meeting,” but the Whiteheads have a special dynamic that makes it all work.

“Our motto is ‘Friends, family and fun’ because we want people to know that we are all about families, and we welcome them,” says Rocky Whitehead, whose family opened the popular restaurant Bomboras Grille in 2011.

Thanks to the recent addition of a new chef and an expanded menu, the family has decided to rename the restaurant Rockfish Seafood & Steak at Bomboras.

One thing that won’t ever change, however, are the life-size stuffed Bengal tigers found at the restaurant, symbolic of the Whiteheads’ favorite football team, the Cincinnati Bengals.

The family — and, by extension, their restaurant — are so passionate about their Bengals football that area residents named the spot “Best Sports Bar on the Island” in the latest Hilton Head Monthly Reader’s Choice Awards.

“With so many area venues offering fans a place to watch the game, this award was an Above: New steak and seafood menu items. Right: New Chef Ken Wisneski honor,” says general manager Stacey Whitehead.

Joining the Rockfish Seafood & Steak at Rockfish’s newly expanded dinner menu offers premium seaBomboras team is Massachusetts native Ken Wisneski, who started working in kitchens at the age of 14. By 17, he food — ahi tuna, halibut, salmon, triggerfish, shrimp and scallops — and classic Southern side dishes like sweet potato fries, cornbread, was managing a fast-food franchise.

“I learned the ropes under my grandmother’s apron, specializing in and red rice and beans, along with steamed vegetables for those who prefer lighter fare.

Polish cuisine — rolling stuffed cabbage was a specialty,” he says.

“And for the land lovers, we have New York strip, rack of New Wisneski worked in and eventually owned upscale catering operaZealand lamb, osso bucco and chicken prepared several ways,” tions and restaurants in waterfront resort areas of Boston’s South says Wisneski, who likes to add global flavors to his dishes, as Shore and Martha’s Vineyard before moving to New Orleans to work evident in his appetizers. The new Oysters Rockfish, blackened with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse at the critically acclaimed Nola restaurant, fostering his love for Southern fare. He’s also worked as an oysters on the half shell, are finished with a butter, garlic and artisan baker and run a cooking school, Good Life Kitchen. But it took Parmesan sauce, while the Pulled Pork Egg Rolls — pulled pork with house slaw, wrapped in a crispy wanton — is served with plum bargolf to bring him to the Lowcountry. becue and carrot ginger dipping sauce.

“I was invited to be a guest chef to cook in Augusta at the “Rocky’s Omelet is a favorite on the new Sunday brunch menu, Champions Retreat Golf Club during the Masters Tournament,” he and we make goetta, a traditional mixture of beef and spiced says. “This experience, and a friend who is also a chef here, greatly pork brought over by German immigrants,” Wisneski says. contributed to my interest in moving to Hilton Head Island.”

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From left to right: The Whitehead family: Ginny, Taylor, Brittany Scheriff and son, Stacey, and Rocky

“Friends say I have veal stock in my veins.”

Always supportive of local breweries, Rockfish’s indoor/ outdoor bar is known for serving South Carolina brews including O’Neal’s Special Oatmeal Oyster Stout from Benford Brewing in Lancaster and White Thai from Westbrook Brewing Co. in Mount Pleasant. At the bar, try the new happy hour menu featuring peeland-eat shrimp, raw oysters and snow crab legs.

But there’s more to enjoy at the newly renamed restau- Bengal tiger with signature cocktail Blueberry Lavender Lemon Drop. (They are avid rant than just the expanded Cincinnati Bengals fans so that is why they menu. have stuffed tigers in the restaurant).

“In association with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce, we offer the ‘Art of Mixology,’ a ticketed tour where participants learn how to make different cocktails, nibble on hors d’oeuvres and then get creative by painting their very own pottery cocktail glass,” Whitehead says. “And in season, we have live entertainment. Our bar is a very entertaining place to spend a few hours. We also have the Art Cafe upstairs; parents can sign up for Kid’s Night Out on Mondays through Thursdays and dine downstairs while the kids paint pottery upstairs.”

So device-toting diners can always stay connected, USB ports and cellphone charging stations are located at most tables, and there are two Tesla electric car charging stations in the 60-space parking lot. These are the well-thought out amenities that enhance the dining experience in the 21st century, an advantage of having a multi-generational family running the show — though it was patriarch Rocky Whitehead who reached out to Tesla about the charging stations. M March 2017 197

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power foodS Looking to boost your health and stay lean all year? Try these dishes from area restaurants.

Captain Woody’s

Holy Tequila

Salmon Fish Salad: Grilled, blackened or fried salmon over a large garden or Caesar salad. 843785-2400, 843-757-6222 • captainwoodys.com

Roasted Veggie: Roasted Brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds, chili aioli and pumpkin salsa.

843-681-8226 • holytequila.com

Carolina Crab Compan

Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana

Crab Tower: Lump crab, avocado, roasted red peppers and mandarin oranges with citrus vinaigrette.

843-842-2016 • Carolinacrabco.com

Charbar Co.

Perfect Portobello: Portobello cap on house-made focaccia with roasted red peppers, grilled onions, arugula and goat cheese. 843-785-2427 • charbar.com

Charlie’s L’etoile Verte

Grilled Salmon with Fresh Basil Pecan Pesto: Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids; just sub the scalloped potatoes for extra veggies for a healthy option. 843-785-9277 • Charliesgreenstar.com

ELA’S Blu Water Grille

Blackened Yellowfin Tuna: Pan-seared tuna served rare over rainbow wild rice, finished with a soy ginger glaze. 843-785-3030 • elasgrille.com

FARM Bluffton

Smoked Brisket Posole: Homegrown chilies, cabbage and heirloom hominy.

843-707-2041 • farmbluffton.com

Fishcamp on Broad Creek

Tuna Salad Niçoise: Chilled tuna au poivre, Kalamata olives, haricots verts, hard-boiled eggs, roasted tomatoes and potatoes over mixed greens with anchovy dressing.

843-842-2267 • fishcamphhi.com

The French Bakery & European Cuisine

Nicoise Salad: Ahi tuna, Roma tomatoes, grilled asparagus, soft boiled egg, arugula and spinach.

843.342.5420 • frenchbakery.com

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Insalata di Barbabietole con Cipolle e Arugula: Red beet salad with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and fresh mint, garnished with red onion and arugula. 843-785-6272 • michael-anthonys.com

Old Oyster Factory

Key Lime Salmon: Grilled North Atlantic salmon seasoned with Key limes, served with garlic Parmesan rice and julienned vegetables and finished with pineapple mango salsa. 843-681-6040 • oldoysterfactory.com

OMBRA Cucina Rustica

Schiacciata Di Pollo Al Mottone: Herb-encrusted half boneless chicken pounded thin, grilled under a brick with roasted potatoes, broccoli rabe, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon. ombrahhi.com • 843-842-5505

The Pearl Kitchen & Bar

Pan Seared Red Snapper: Green tea soba noodles, snow peas, baby carrots, edamame, peanut sauce and cucumber noodle salad.

843-757-5511 • thepearlbluffton.com

Red Fish

Brick Chicken: Ashley Farms all-natural chicken, with tomato rice pilaf and lemon roasted asparagus. Entree selections can be prepared “naked,” grilled with only extra virgin olive oil, lime and garlic.

843-686-3388 • redfishofhiltonhead.com

RockFish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna: Sesame seed-crusted ahi tuna pan-seared and served with wasabi mashed potatoes with a sweet Asian cucumber, red onion and carrot salad. 843-689-2662 • rockfishhhi.com

Salty Dog Cafe´

Jake’s Chicken Salad: This signature chicken salad combines fresh, diced chicken breast, celery, onion and spices. Have it served on a bed of lettuce topped with tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, or as a sandwich on white, wheat or wheat wrap. 843-671-2233, 843-837-3344 • saltydog.com

Southern Barrel Brewing Company

Turkey Panini: Smoked turkey breast, smoked Gouda cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes and roasted portabella mushrooms with pesto aioli served on ciabatta bread.

843-837-2337 • southernbarrelbrewingco.com

Street Meet

Power Bowl: Quinoa, grilled vegetables and black beans with your choice of protein.

843-842-2570 • streetmeethhi.com

Twisted Cork

Beets & Goat Cheese Salad: Chopped Romaine with sliced roasted beets and fresh goat cheese crumbles, tossed in a thick balsamic drizzle and extra virgin olive oil and garnished with roasted pistachios. 843-802-0510

Watusi Café & Marketplace It is What is It Wrap: Grilled chicken with roasted zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, red pepper, mushrooms, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette in a spinach wrap.

843-686-5200 • islandwatusi.com

The Wreck of the Salty Dog Seared Ahi Tuna Salad: Fresh ahi tuna, seared rare and chilled, served over a crisp bed of Romaine with wakame seaweed salad, cucumber and tomatoes topped with teriyaki glaze and wasabi cucumber dressing on the side. 843-671-7327 • saltydog.com

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ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY 45 Pembroke Drive. 843-342-2253. BLD BELLA ITALIA BISTRO AND PIZZA 95 Mathews Drive in Port Royal Plaza. 843-6895560. LD

JEFF MARTIN GM, RED FISH BLUFFTON

THE CAROLINA ROOM The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, Port Royal Plantation.

843-681-4000, ext. 7045. BLD

[Question] How many years have you been at Red Fish? [Answer] Twelve years as of this past October. I’ve been at the Bluffton location since June.

CRAZY CRAB (NORTH) 104 William Hilton Parkway, 843-681-5021, www.thecrazycrab. com. LD

[Q] How are you liking the Bluffton location?

[A] It’s great being in Bluffton, just a longer commute. Our “locals to tourists ratio” is a lot higher in Bluffton. I like that.

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL (NORTH) 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-8808. BLD FRANKIE BONES 1301 Main St. 843-682-4455. LDS THE HEALTHY HABIT 55 Mathews Drive, Suite 116. 843-686-5600, healthyhabithhi.com LD

[Q] What makes the Bluffton location different from the Hilton Head Island spot, if anything?

[A] We are “the same but different.” We have some of the same signature items on our dinner menu, but the menus are not identical. Our lunch and early dining menus are very different from the island location. Two things we have that the island doesn’t are our bar menu with great values on food, drinks, beer and wine, and we serve brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.

[Q] Your restaurant is named after a fish, and you serve fish, but you’re not considered a seafood restaurant.

You have great steaks and burgers, but you’re not a steakhouse or a burger joint. What are you?

[A] We are a great restaurant that appeals to many different tastes and types of guests. You can drop by for a quick bite or spend the evening enjoying a four-course dinner.

[Q] Many locals would rank Red Fish among the area’s best restaurants.

In your opinion, what is the secret to the success?

IL CARPACCIO If you’re hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine, this island institution is worth finding. Pizza is cooked in a hardwoodburning oven and everything is made from scratch. 200A Museum St. 843-342-9949. ilcarpaccioofhiltonhead.com. LD

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[Q] What do you love most about your job?

[A] The people I work with. We have a kitchen staff that really loves what they do and are always working on creating new things. The servers and bar staff are a great mix of experienced professionals. Some have worked at our sister restaurants on the island and others have been with us since we opened in October 2014.

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[A] The caring staff, the quality of the food and the comfortable ambiance.

fresher fish unless you are eating it on the boat.

[Q] How does Red Fish acquire the food it serves?

[A] Our chef, Chaun Bescos, has been building relationships for years with local fishermen, farmers and foragers so that we have access to the best fresh and local product available. Most Thursdays, you will find Chaun at the Farmers Market of Bluffton, looking for items for that night’s special addition.

We are also in the unique position of having our own fishing boat licensed to provide fish for us. There are not too many restaurants that are serving fish for dinner that were swimming in the ocean the day before. You can’t get

[Q] What is the most popular item on your menu?

[A] Our Seared Jumbo Scallops that a lot of guests order with Lobster Mac and Cheese.

[Q] What is your favorite menu item?

[A] The Pumpkin Seed Crusted Scottish Salmon. The flavor of the salmon, the crunch of the pumpkin seed, the sweetness of the currants, the bitterness of the baby spinach with the Dijon vinaigrette — they all blend so well together. Plus, you feel like you’re eating something really healthy.

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LAGERHEAD TAVERN 155 High Bluff Road, Hilton Head Plantation. 843-684-2184, www. lagerheadtavern.com. LD MAIN STREET CAFÉ 1411 Main Street Village.

843-689-3999. LDS MANGIAMO! 2000 Main St. 843-682-2444. LD MUNCHIES 1407 Main St. 843-785-3354. LD NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 45 Pembroke Drive.

843-689-2222. LD OCEANS RESTAURANT 2 Grasslawn Ave., The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. 843-681-4000. LDO OKKO 95 Mathews Drive. 843-341-3377. LD OLD FORT PUB 65 Skull Creek Drive. 843-6812386. DS PAN FRESCO OLE 55 Matthews Drive.

843-681-5989. LD PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI 95 Mathews Drive. 843-342-4472. BL THE PURPLE COW 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-2253, purplecowhhi.com. BLD REILLEY’S NORTH END PUB 95 Mathews Drive. 843-681-4153. LDSO RUAN THAI HUT 1107 Main St., 843-6813700. LD March 2017 199

DINING RUBY LEE’S 46 Wild Horse Road. 843-6817829. LDS SKULL CREEK BOATHOUSE 397 Squire Pope Road. 843-681-3663. DO STARBUCKS 430 William Hilton Parkway 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

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. 843-785-5517. www.bistro17hhi. com. LD BONEFISH GRILL 890 William Hilton Parkway. 843-341-3772. LD

WISEGUYS 1513 Main St. 843-842-8866.

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BUCCI’S ITALIAN CUISINE 13 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove Harbour.

843-785-3300. LDO

YUMMY HOUSE 2 Southwood Park Drive.

843-681-5888. LD

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL 14 Folly Field Drive. 843-785-5007. LD

HILTON HEAD MID-ISLAND

843 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843-686-8843. 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. 807 William Hilton Parkway, #1200, in Plantation Center. 843-341-3117. alfredshiltonhead.

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CAFÉ AT THE MARRIOTT Oceanside at Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa, Palmetto Dunes. 843-686-8488. BL CHARLIE GRAINGERS Shelter Cove Towne Centre, 40 Shelter Cove Lane, 843-7853200, charliegraingers.com/hiltonhead.

LD 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 DRYDOCK 840 William Hilton Parkway, 843-842-9775. LD ELA’S BLU WATER GRILLE Featured in Bon Appétit and the winner of numerous OpenTable awards. Fresh-caught seafood and prime-cut steaks of the highest quality complement the extensive boutique wine selection. ELA’s is known for the best water views on the island. Serving lunch MondayFriday 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. 1 Shelter Cove Lane in Shelter Cove Harbour.

843-785-3030. www.elasgrille.com. LD FISHCAMP AT BROAD CREEK 11 Simmons Road. 843-842-2267. LDO FLORA’S ITALIAN CAFE 841 William Hilton Parkway in South Island Square. 843-8428200. D

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 HICKORY TAVERN 50 Shelter Cove Lane. 843802-0010. LD HILTON HEAD SOCIAL BAKERY 17 Harbourside Lane. 843-715-3349, hiltonheadsocialbakery.com BLD 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. O JANE BISTRO & BAR 28 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite 109. 843-686-5696. LD

FRENCH BAKERY The bakery was established in 1998 by the Leon family, and taken over by the Belka family from Poland in 2012. The Belka family lovingly create baked goods for their local Hilton Head and Bluffton neighbors, as well as for tourists.

120 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5420. BL

MAYWOOD DAVIS 612 William Hilton Parkway. 843-368-2839, www.maywooddavis.com.

GATOR’Z PIZZA Hilton Head Island Beach &

MEDITERRANEAN HARBOUR BAR AND

LUCKY ROOSTER KITCHEN + BAR 841 William Hilton Parkway, Unit A, South Island Square. 843-681-3474, www.luckyroosterhhi.com. DO

DINING GRILL 13 Harbourside Lane, Unit B, Shelter Cove Harbour. 843-842-9991, mediterraneanharbour.com. DO MIKKI’S CAFE 70 Marshland Road, 843379-4322. BL 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 in The Wall Street Journal. Wine Spectator magazine bestowed its “Award of Excellence” for the restaurant’s wine list and knowledge of wine.

101 Marshland Road. 843-681-6040. www. oldoysterfactory.com. DO ORANGE LEAF 38 Shelter Cove Lane, 843689-5323. www.orangeleafyogurt.com.

POSEIDON 38 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-341-3838. 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. 843-7857575. 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. 843-785-3838. LD SEA GRASS GRILLE 807 William Hilton Parkway. 843-785-9990. LD STARBUCKS 32 Shelter Cove Lane. 843842-4090.

UP THE CREEK PUB & GRILL Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road. 843-681-3625.

LDO WAYBACK BURGERS 32 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-785-2650. www.waybackburgers.com. LDO WORLD OF BEER 30 Shelter Cove Lane, Shelter Cove Towne Centre. 843-342-5522. www.worldofbeer.com. LDO XO SPORTS SPIRITS Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in Palmetto Dunes. 843341-8080.

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AUNT CHILADA’S EASY STREET CAFE 69 Pope Ave. 843-785-7700. LD BAYLEY’S BAR & TERRACE 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island.

843-842-2400. BD 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 ovenroasted turkey breast. Bess’ features Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. 55 New Orleans Road, Fountain Center. 843-785-5504. www. bessdeli.com. BL BIG BAMBOO CAFÉ 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-3443. www. bigbamboocafe.com. LDO BLACK MARLIN BAYSIDE GRILL AND HURRICANE BAR 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina. 843-785-4950.

LDS BRITISH OPEN PUB 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit D3 in The Village at Wexford.

843-686-6736. LDO BRICKYARD PUB 45 Shipyard Drive, #200.

843-681-1530. LDO BULLIES BBQ 3 Regents Parkway. 843-6867427. 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. 6 Target Road. 843-785-2400. www. captainwoodys.com. LDO CAROLINA CRAB COMPANY 86 Helmsman Way, Palmetto Bay Marina.

843-842-2016. LD CARETTA COFFEE CO. Enjoy a cup of coffee made from some of the finest coffee beans in the world. Local baristas carefully grind and brew every shot and mix every cup by hand.

Coligny Plaza. 843-342-6400. BL CASEY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILLE 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-2255 LDO CATCH 22 37 New Orleans Plaza. 843-7856261. D

ANNIE O’S 124 Arrow Road. 843-341-2664.

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C’EST BON C’est Bon’s interior is open and bright with a European feel that includes stainless steel cases and a parquet tile floor.

Specializing in Nitro Cold brew, gelato and fresh baked pastries 318, The Shops at Sea Pines Center. 843-671-2200. cestbonhh. com.

ASIAN BISTRO 51 New Orleans Road. 843686-9888. LD

CHARBAR CO. Executive chef Scott Bodkin’s burger creations have made this a local

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AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA 70 Pope Ave. 843-785-8226. LD

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DINING favorite, serving award-winning gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 213. Park Plaza, 843785-2427. LD CHARLIE’S L’ETOILE VERTE A great place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner.

Owner Charlie Golson and his son Palmer write the entire menu by hand each day, based on the freshest local seafood available. The dinner menu offers an array of 14 fresh fish, rack of lamb, filet mignon and more. 8 New Orleans Road. 843-785-9277. www.charliesgreenstar.com.D

FROSTY FROG CAFE Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-686-3764. LDO GRINGO’S DINER E-5, Coligny Plaza. 843785-5400.

GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI 890 William Hilton Parkway, Fresh Market Shoppes. 843842-9111. BL HARBOURSIDE BURGERS AND BREWS Harbour Town, Sea Pines Resort. 843-8421444, www.seapines.com. LD

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. 14B Executive Park Road, 843-8422469. www.chowdaddys.com.

HARBOUR TOWN BAKERY AND CAFE Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-363-2021.

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COAST Sea Pines Beach Club. 843-8421888. LD

HILTON HEAD BREWING COMPANY 7C Greenwood Drive (Reilley’s Plaza), Hilton Head Plaza. 843-785-3900. www.hhbrewingco.com.LD

COLIGNY DELI & GRILL Coligny Plaza.

843-785-4440. LD COWBOY BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Unit B6, The Village at Wexford. 843-715-3565. www. cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com. D CQ’S 140A Lighthouse Lane. 843-6712779. LD CRANE’S TAVERN AND STEAKHOUSE 26 New Orleans Road. 843-341-2333. D CRAVE BY DANIEL’S 2 North Forest Beach Dr. 843-341-9379. cravebydanielshhi. com D CRAZY CRAB (HARBOUR TOWN) 149 Lighthouse Road. 843-363-2722. LD DELISHEE YO This is a hip hangout for healthy locals and travelers of all ages. A colorful and refreshing art-filled oasis of fresh and healthy food. Dig into a custom combo froyo sundae, a superfood smoothie, a big salad, a great green juice or a happy wrap. 32 Palmetto Bay Road in the Village Exchange. 843-785-3633. LD DOUGH BOYS PIZZA 1-B New Orleans Road. 843-686-2697. www.doughboyshhi. com. LD EARLE OF SANDWICH PUB 1 North Forest Beach Drive in Coligny Plaza. 843-7857767. LD FAT BABY’S 1034 William Hilton Parkway.

843-842-4200. LD FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 51 New Orleans Road. 843-785-4788. LD FLATBREAD GRILL 2 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-341-2225. flatbreadgrillhhi. com. LD FRENCH KISS BAKERY Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-687-5471.

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FROZEN MOO Coligny Plaza, 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-842-3131.

HEYWARD’S 130 Shipyard Drive. Sonesta Resort. 843-842-2400. BD HILTON HEAD DINER 6 Marina Side Drive.

843-686-2400. BLDO

HILTON HEAD ICE CREAM 55 New Orleans Road, #114. 843-852-6333.

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR AND GRILL Circle Center, Pope Ave. 843-686-5959.

LDO HINOKI 37 New Orleans Road. 843-7859800. 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. 33 Office Park Road, Suite 228. 843-681-8226. LD IT’S GREEK TO ME 11 Lagoon Road in Coligny Plaza. 843-842-4033. LDO JAVA BURRITO COMPANY 1000 William Hilton Parkway. 843-842-5282. BLD JAZZ CORNER Village at Wexford. 843842-8620. DO JERSEY MIKE’S 11 Palmetto Bay Road, Island Crossing. 843-341-6800.

JUMP AND PHIL’S BAR AND GRILL 7 Greenwood Drive, Suite 3B. 843-7859070. LDO KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFE 70 Pope Ave. in Circle Center. 843-7853315. BLDS LA HACIENDA 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843842-4982. LD LAND’S END TAVERN South Beach Marina, Sea Pines. 843-671-5456. BLD

LINKS, AN AMERICAN GRILL Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse, Sea Pines.

843-363-8380. www.linksamericangrill. com. LD LIVE OAK 100 North Sea Pines Drive. 843842-1441. www.liveoaklowcountrycuisine. com. LD

PLANTATION CAFÉ AND DELI (SOUTH) 81 Pope Ave. in Heritage Plaza. 843-7859020. BL POMODORI 1 New Orleans Road. 843686-3100. D THE PORCH The Beach House. 1 South Forest Beach Drive. 843-785-5126. BLD

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. 55 New Orleans Road. 843-842-7437. info@ localpie.com. LD

PORTER & PIG 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-7153224. www.porter-pig.com. D

A LOWCOUNTRY BACKYARD 32 Palmetto Bay Road at The Village Exchange. 843-7859273. BLD

QUARTERDECK 149 Lighthouse Road, Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999.

LDO

LODGE BEER AND GROWLER BAR 7B Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza.

843-842-8966. DO

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. 8 Archer Road. 843-686-3388. redfishofhiltonhead. com. LD

MARKET STREET CAFE 12 Coligny Plaza.

843-686-4976. LD MARLEY’S ISLAND GRILLE 35 Office Park Road in Park Plaza. 843-686-5800. 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 MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA Michael Anthony’s has been recognized

by OpenTable diners as one of the “Top 50 Italian Restaurants” in the United States. 37 New Orleans Road. 843-785-6272. www.michael-anthonys.com.

NEW YORK CITY PIZZA 81 Pope Ave. 843842-2227. LD NICK’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 9 Park Lane.

843-686-2920. D OMBRA CUCINA RUSTICA Popular local chef Michael Cirafesi and distinguished Philadelphia chef Nunzio Patruno have teamed up to open this upscale Italian restaurant in The Village at Wexford. Many dishes were created hundreds of years ago, passed down from generation to generation. All desserts, pastas and breads are made daily using natural and fresh ingredients imported from Italy. The Village at Wexford. 843-842-5505. www.ombrahhi. com. D ONE HOT MAMA’S 7 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Plaza. 843-682-6262.

LDSO PALMETTO BAY SUNRISE CAFÉ 86 Helmsman Way in Palmetto Bay Marina.

843-686-3232. BL PHILLY’S CAFÉ AND DELI 55 New Orleans Road #102, Fountain Center. 843-785-9966, phillyscafe.com L PINO GELATO 1000 William Hilton Parkway, The Village at Wexford. 843-8422822.

PURE NATURAL MARKET 1012 William Hilton Parkway. 843-342-7873. BL

REILLEY’S GRILL & BAR (SOUTH) 7D Greenwood Drive. 843-842-4414.

LDO RELISH CAFE 33 Office Park Road, Park Plaza. 843-342-4800. LD RITA’S ITALIAN ICE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-2596. ritasice.com.

ROCKFISH SEAFOOD & STEAKS AT BOMBORAS An award-winning restaurant and bar, located steps away from the beach.

Offering fresh and local Lowcountry ingredients paired with craft beers and wine.

Open for lunch and dinner. A kid’s menu is available. 5 Lagoon Road. 843-689-2662.

LDO ROY’S PLACE 33 Office Park Road, 843785-4646. www.roysplacehhi.com. LD RUBY LEE’S SOUTH 19 Dunnigans Alley.

843-785-7825 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. South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-6717327. www.saltydog.com. LD SAGE ROOM 81 Pope Ave., Heritage Plaza.

843-785-5352. D SEA SHACK 6 Executive Park Drive. 843785-2464. LD SIGNALS LOUNGE 130 Shipyard Drive, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. 843842-2400. O SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFE 93 Arrow Road.

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DINING SKILLETS CAFÉ Coligny Plaza. 843-7853131. BLD THE SMOKEHOUSE 34 Palmetto Bay Road.

843-842-4227. BLDO SOUTHERN CONEY & BREAKFAST 70 Pope Avenue in Circle Center. 843-6892447. BL SPIRIT OF HARBOUR TOWN 843-3639026. www.vagabondcruise.com.

STACK’S PANCAKES OF HILTON HEAD 2 Regency Parkway. 843-341-3347. BLD

ALVIN ORD’S OF BLUFFTON 1230-A May River Road. 843-757-1300, alvinordsofbluffton.com LD AMIGOS BELFAIR (BLUFFTON) 133 Towne Drive. 843-815-8226. LD BACKWATER BILL’S 20 Hampton Lake Drive. 843-875-5253. LDO

STARBUCKS (SOUTH) 11 Palmetto Bay Road. 843-341-5477.

BLACK BALSAM & BLUE 1534 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2583, blackbalsamblue.com LD

STELLINI 15 Executive Park Road. 843-7857006. D

BLUFFTON BBQ 11 State of Mind St. 843757-7427. www.blufftonbbq.com. LD

STU’S SURFSIDE 1 North Forest Beach Drive, Coligny Plaza. 843-686-7873. LD

BLUFFTON FAMILY SEAFOOD HOUSE 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-757-4010.

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THE STUDIO 20 Executive Park Road. 843785-6000. D SUNSET SLUSH 81 Pope Ave., 843-7857851.

SWEET CAROLINA CUPCAKES 1 North Forest Beach Drive. 843-342-2611.

TIKI HUT 1 South Forest Beach Drive at the Beach House Resort. 843-785-5126.

OLD TOPSIDE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Harbour Town, Sea Pines. 843-842-1999. D TRATTORIA DIVINA 33 Office Park Road.

843-686-4442. D TRUFFLES CAFE (SEA PINES) Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 71 Lighthouse Road, Sea Pines Center. 843671-6136. www.trufflescafe.com. 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. 843836-5040. LDO THE BRITISH OPEN PUB 1 Sherington Drive, Suite G. 843-815-6736. LDO BUFFALOS RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road inside Palmetto Bluff. 843-706-6500.

LD BUTCHER’S MARKET AND DELI 102 Buckwalter Parkway, Suite 3-G. 843815-6328. BLD CAHILL’S MARKET & CHICKEN KITCHEN 1055 May River Road. 843-757-2921. LD

TWISTED CORK A local cocktail and wine bar. You can find it in Festival Center Plaza, near the Sea Pines Circle. Open Monday through Saturday, 5-11 p.m. 843-8020510. LD

CAPTAIN WOODY’S Many restaurants claim to be a favorite of locals. Speaking as locals, one of our favorites is Captain Woody’s. 17 State of Mind St. in the Calhoun Street Promenade. 843-757-6222. www.captainwoodys.com. LDO

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

CHEAP SEATS TAVERN 2 142 Burnt Church Road, 843-837-3287. LD

WATUSI A place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. The cafe’s interior mirrors a warm, cozy living room where families and friends can gather and enjoy food in a casual homestyle setting. 71 Pope Ave. 843-6865200. www.islandwatusi.com. BL

CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER 108 Buckwalter Parkway. 843-837-2433.

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WHICH WICH? 70 Pope Ave., Suite 13.

843-715-9424. www.whichwich.com. LD WILD WING CAFÉ 72 Pope Ave. 843-7859464. LDO WINE AND CHEESE IF YOU PLEASE 24 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite G. 843-8421200.

WRECK OF THE SALTY DOG South Beach Marina Village, Sea Pines. 843-671-7327. D

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BLUFFTON AGAVE SIDE BAR 13 State of Mind St. 843757-9190. LD

CHIPOTLE Tanger I Outlet Center. 843-8362442, 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. 15 Towne Drive, Belfair Towne Village. 843-842-2469. chowdaddys.com.

LD CINCO MEXICAN GRILL & BAR 102 Buckwalter Parkway #3. 843-815-2233.

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CLAUDE & ULI’S BISTRO 1533 Fording Island Road. 843-837-3336. LD CORKS WINE CO. BAR & BOUTIQUE 14 Promenade St., Suite 306. 843-8155168. DO CORNER PERK CAFE 1297 May River Road. 843-816-5674. cornerperk.com. BL THE COTTAGE CAFE, BAKERY AND TEA ROOM 38 Calhoun St. 843-757-0508. www.thecottagebluffton.com. BL DOLCE VITA 163 Bluffton Road, Suite F. 843-815-6900. D DOWNTOWN DELI 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843-815-5005. BL EL NUEVO VALLARTA MEXICAN BAR & GRILL 16 Kitties Landing Rd. 843-7069338, elnuevovallartabluffton.com LD

LDO KELLY’S TAVERN 11B Buckingham Plantation Drive. 843-837-3353. BLDO KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 30 Plantation Park Drive. 843-757-6688. LD 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. 15 State of Mind St. 843-837-7437. localpie. com. LD LONGHORN Inside Tanger I. 843-7057001. LD LOS JALAPENO’S MEXICAN GRILL The Bridge Center. 843-837-2333. LD LOWCOUNTRY FLOWER GIRLS Berkeley Place. 843-837-2253. BL

EL SUPER INTERNACIONAL 33 Sherington Drive. 843-815-8113. LD

MAY RIVER GRILL 1263 May River Road.

843-757-5755. LD

FARM BLUFFTON The most talked-about new restaurant in Old Town. Much of the produce on the menu was grown at nearby Williamson Lowcountry Farms. Open for lunch and dinner. Sunday Taco Night. 1301 May River Road. 843-707-2041, farmbluffton.com. LD

MELLOW MUSHROOM 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-0800. mellowmushroom. com. LDO

FAT PATTIES AND SALT MARSH BREWING 207 Bluffton Road. 843-8156300. fat-patties.com. LD

MIDNIGHT BAKER 14 Promenade St. 843815-5355. LB MI TIERRA 27 Dr. Mellichamp Drive. 843757-7200. LD MI TIERRITA 214 Okatie Village Drive. 843705-0925. LD

FIREHOUSE SUBS 32 Malphrus Road, #109. 843-815-7827. LD

MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL 3 Malphrus Road. 843-837-8722. LD

FIESTA FRESH MEXICAN GRILL 876 Fording Island Road, Suite 1. 843-7067280. LD

MULBERRY STREET TRATTORIA 1476 Fording Island Road. 843-837-2426.

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FORE & AFT 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-8366210. L

NONNA ROSA 198 Okatie Village Drive, Okatie. 843 707-1750. nonnarosabluffton. com LD

GIUSEPPI’S PIZZA AND PASTA 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-9200. LD

OCTAGON BAR & GATHERING PLACE 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff. 843-836-6210. D

HINCHEY’S CHICAGO BAR & GRILL 104 Buckwalter Place, Suite 1A. 843-8365909. LD

OLD TOWN DISPENSARY 15 Captains Cove. 843-837-1893. LDO

HOGSHEAD KITCHEN AND WINE BAR 1555 Fording Island Road. 843-837-4647.

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OROBELLO’S BISTRO & PIZZERIA 103 Buckwalter Place, Unit 108. 843-8375637. www.orobellosbluffton.com. LDO

HONEYBAKED HAM COMPANY 1060 Fording Island Road. 843-815-7388.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 100 Buckwalter Place. 843-757-9888. LD

ISLAND BAGEL & DELI Sheridan Park.

843-815-5300. BL

PANDA CHINESE RESTAURANT 25 Bluffton Road. 843-815-6790. LD

JAMESON’S CHARHOUSE 671 Cypress Hills Drive, Sun City. 843-705-8200. LD

JIM ‘N NICK’S BAR-B-Q 872 Fording Island Road. 843-706-9741. LD

THE PEARL KITCHEN & BAR Bringing to Old Town Bluffton a bright, fresh take on the dining experience, The Pearl Kitchen & Bar will please your palate with the freshest of ingredients prepared in a manner that will excite, entice, and keep you coming back for more. 55 Calhoun St., 843-7575511. thepearlbluffton.com. LD

JUICE HIVE 14 Johnston Way. 843-7572899.

PLANTATION CAFE 1532 Fording Island Road. 843-815-4445.BL

KATIE O’DONNELL’S 1008 Fording Island Road in Kittie’s Crossing. 843-815-5555.

POUR RICHARD’S 4376 Bluffton Parkway.

843-757-1999. DO

JESSAMINE 477 Mount Pelia Road, the Inn at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

843-836-6210. BLD

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DINING

Jiro Ono, star of Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Cooking MOvies & Shows worth watching

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BY CARRIE HIRSCH

ovies and documentaries about food are where real character development takes root. Try “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” about an 85-year-old sushi master who runs a world-class restaurant in a subway station, or “For Grace,” about the challenges one man faces on his way to becoming one of the most lauded American chefs. “Big Night” is about a dinner party to top all dinner parties, starring the inimitable Stanley Tucci; “Babette’s Feast” is a slow-moving and intense look at life in a stoic setting (if you don’t speak Danish, read the subtitles). “The Trip,” with British superstar Steve Coogan, travels through the country doing some serious fine dining with a pal (if deadpan barbs and bantering are your style, this is for you). In “Julie & Julia,” a woman cooks her way through all of Julia Child’s recipes, which takes quite a toll on her relationships. And although the hilarious animated “Ratatouille,” about animals living underneath a restaurant in Paris (it’s in English), is targeted toward a young audience, adults can sneak a peek and enjoy.

“Chef’s Table” is a documentary series featuring some of the world’s top chefs and the lengths they go to in pursuit of culinary genius, and for the winos, or wine aficionados, “Somm” (short for “sommelier”) is an insider’s look at what it takes to be a master sommelier — it pays to pay attention in geography class after all. Anthony Bourdain’s series “Parts Unknown,” always intriguing whether you’re a fan of Korean silk worm larva soup or not, is now in its fifth season. A standout documentary is “Spinning Plates,” which follows the stories of three restaurants at opposite ends of the culinary spectrum, including Grant Achatz’ Alinea, and portrays the joys and setbacks they all encounter. “Moonstruck,” possibly the world’s most favorite movie, follows lovers Nicholas Cage and the always fabulous Cher as they spend time in the kitchens and restaurants of Brooklyn. It may subsist of more romance than food, but it’s well worth it. That’s amore!

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R BAR 70 Pennington Drive. 843-7577264. LD RANCHO ALEGRE CUBAN RESTAURANT 4490 Bluffton Park Crescent #104. 843757-5556. LD 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 foods in season. 32 Bruin Road.

843-837-8888. LD RED STRIPES CARIBBEAN CUISINE AND LOUNGE 8 Pin Oak St. 843-757-8111.

LDO RED WINE BAR & RESTAURANT 1011 Fording Island Rd. Suite C105. 843837-3747, redwinesc.com LD RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT 476 Mount Pelia Road in Palmetto Bluff. 843-7066500. LD RUAN THAI CUISINE II 26 Towne Drive, Belfair Town Village. 843-757-9479. LD SAIGON CAFE 1304 Fording Island Road.

843-837-1800. BLD

SOUTHERN BARREL BREWING CO. 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd. 843-837-2337. southernbarrelbrewingco.com.

SQUAT N’ GOBBLE 1231 May River Road.

843-757-4242. BLD STOOGES CAFE 25 Sherington Drive. 843706-6178. BL TRUFFLES CAFE Fresh local seafood, Black Angus steaks, baby back ribs, homemade soups and garden salads. 91 Towne Drive Belfair Towne Village. 843-815-5551, trufflescafe.com. LD TWISTED EUROPEAN BAKERY 1253 May River Road, Unit A. 843-757-0033, twistedeuropeanbakery.com BL WALNUTS CAFÉ 70 Pennington Drive in Sheridan Park. 843-815-2877. BLS WILD WING CAFÉ (BLUFFTON) 1188 Fording Island Road. 843-837-9453. LD ZEPPLIN’S BAR & GRILL Inside Station 300. 25 Innovation Drive. 843-815-2695.

LDO ZOE’S KITCHEN Tanger I Outlet Center.

843-837-5410. LD

SAKE HOUSE 1017 Fording Island Road, Suite 105. 843-706-9222. LD

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND

SALTY DOG BLUFFTON Tanger II Outlet.

Offering a diverse menu with favorite dishes from the original Salty Dog Cafe and Jake’s Pizza, Salty Dog Bluffton is sure tp keep the whole family happy. 843-8373344. bluffton.saltydog.com. LD

EAGLE’S NEST 56 Fuskie Lane, Bloody Point. 843-341-5522.

SIPPIN COW 1D Promenade St., 843-7575051. BL

MARSHSIDE MAMA’S CAFE 15 Haig Point Road on County Landing.

843-785-4755. LD OLD DAUFUSKIE CRAB CO 256 Cooper River Landing Road. 843-7856653. M

Continued from Page 199 [Q] You have two job titles, general manager and wine buyer. One sounds challenging and the other sounds fun. Accurate? [A] You are right, but buying wine has its challenges also. You need to know your market so you don’t buy wine that will sit on the shelf forever. You are also supposed to spit out the wine when you are tasting. I always find that challenging.

[Q] What makes an expensive bottle of wine worth it? [A] When you’re commemorating a milestone or special event. Or if you have the opportunity to taste a bottle from a legendary winery and vintage. Especially if someone else is buying.

[Q] Many people don’t realize you have an on-site retail wine shop. What gems do you have at the moment? [A] Some really nice recent additions to our shop are Impatience Rose, Hindsight Chardonnay, Ken Wright Cellars Pinot Noir and Adaptation Cabernet Sauvignon. You can’t go wrong with anything from Burly Wine.

[Q] What do you enjoy doing when you are not at work? [A] I ride my bike a lot and I’m a big movie fan. I like to check out other restaurants to see what they are doing.

[Q] Favorite movie? [A] “Raiders of the Lost Ark.” Action, adventure, romance, fighting Nazis. There’s nothing not to like. I must have gone to the theater at least five times to see it when it was released in 1981.

[Q] Favorite beach spot? [A] The stretch of beach after you pass Sea Pines Beach Club going toward South Beach. It’s rarely crowded.

[Q] Favorite month? [A] May. The weather is beautiful and the summer vacationers are not here yet.

[Q] If you had to leave the island, where would you live? [A] Charleston. M March 2017 207

LAST CALL

The Trouble with the Truth

MARC FREY

Send your comments to mfrey@freymedia.com

Recently an engaged reader thanked us for being a dependable and relevant source of non-fake local news.

The compliment made me think deeper about the topic of truth.

“We must become more vigilant audiences checking our biases as well as the outlets and support the media channels that remain unbiased and credible.”

Notable information sources that show a high degree of integrity (in my opinion) include: NPR, PBS, BBC, The Economist, The Atlantic, ProPublica. org and many more.

It

is easy to assume that in the age of the internet, finding the truth would be one of the great benefits that the communication revolution has enabled. But there are several fundamentals reasons why the “truth” can be hard to determine.

The first reasons lie within ourselves. Too often we are being naïve or are simply too lethargic to question the information we are consuming and the motivations of the authors and the media channels that provide the material. It takes work to check the facts and cross-reference several sources. It has been proven that false information easily spreads through social media without being properly vetted or questioned.

Often, we choose to be comfortable, wanting to hear or believe what we have been told. We build our own information gates by listening to news sources or social circles that tell us want we want to hear. Notable broadcasting personalities and media brands are taking full advantage of this and have built successful busi-

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ness models around it.

Another reason the truth often eludes us is because of the commercial structure of the media system.

Audiences have gotten used to paying little or nothing for content. It makes most publishers dependent on advertising revenue, which in turn makes them less independent in what content they are willing to publish, what risks they are willing to take or what angle their content takes to help them gain audiences.

As an example, most American news sources lean either left or right, all claiming to know the answers and overdramatizing every little speckle of news without putting it into proper context or timeframes — often to the point that the story is not news anymore but a news show aiming to entertain rather than inform.

Another disturbing trend is that publishers have adopted the practice of publishing paid content, making it difficult for the audience to identify between true reporting and paid information that hides as actual con-

tent. This practice can make it difficult to do even simple things online, like searching for trustworthy information about a product. Many brands will not hesitate to pay for positive reviews or user feedback, and popular rating sites will allow an establishment to bury a critical review. While these practices reach deeper than most consumers can even fathom, their only consequence is to sway us to buy something we might not need or buy brand A versus brand B. The most concerning reason that the truth is in peril is the spreading of intentional false information — including fake news, false claims etc. — that is being produced by powers that have an agenda, be it political or commercial. This type of manipulation of opinions clearly undermines fact-based decision-making, policy-making, and even democracy.

The issues with identifying the truth mean both the media and we, as citizens, have our work cut out for us. We must become more vigilant audiences checking our biases as well as the outlets and support the media channels that remain unbiased and credible.

In the meantime, our team at Hilton Head Monthly will continue to work hard to live up to our mission to connect the Lowcountry and be a viable source of information for our readers.

Onwards! M

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